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Extracts from May 1781
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- May 5th
Theft from Mr Smith; Trial of William Archer;
Theft from John Crabtree and Thomas Aggs;
Marriage; Deaths; Advert for a Collection of
Prologues and Epilogues; Performances at the
Theatre Royal; Adverts by John Reeder, Ann
Love, Charles Chandler and John Sayers; Escape
by James Gooch.
- May 12th
This issue is missing from the microfilm.
- May 19th
Theft from William Capendell; Deaths; Creditors
of John Springfield; Payments for Substitutes
to serve in Norfolk Militia; Meeting of the
Humane Society; Adverts by William Hunter,
Peter Amyot and Thomas Harrison; Creditors of
Richard Cross, Edmund Sims and William Cooper;
Apartments at Eaton.
- May 26th
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Norfolk Chronicle
Extracts from May 1781
Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.
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Note: the Norfolk Chronicle was published in Norwich. When no place is
referred to exactly, or the term "this city" is used, Norwich is the
place referred to. Similarly, mentions of "the Castle", the City Gaol"
etc refer to institutions in Norwich.
5 May 1781. Page 2, columns 2 & 3
On Monday night last, or early on Tuesday morning, a yard in Goat-lane,
belonging to Mr SMITH, cabinet-maker, in St Giles's, was broke into, and six
mahogany inch and half planks stolen thereout. Several suspicious
circumstances arising against one James GOOCH, of this city, a warrant was
obtained to search his premisses [sic], when the said planks were found,
together with a large quantity of other materials, a great part of which
appears to have been accumulated in the same clandestine manner. GOOCH has
absconded, and a reward of ten guineas is offered for apprehending him.
Saturday morning came on, at the Old Bailey, London, the trial of William
ARCHER, for robbing the Norwich mail upon the 8th of December, and of Daniel
ROBERTS, charged with being an accessory after the fact. It appeared from a
long chain of evidence produced in support of the prosecution, and no way
contradicted by the prisoners, that ARCHER, accompanied by T. SELLERS, went
upon the road beyond Mile End, with an intent to rob, and the driver of the
mail having left it a few minutes, they got it out of the cart, and carried
it across the fields, where they took out as many bags as they could
conveniently carry, and put the remainder into a wet ditch; they then went
to SELLERS's house and opened such letters as appeared to have notes in
them; they preserved all the notes, drafts, etc and burnt the covers. As
they could not read, it was agreed upon to send for ROBERTS, and to admit
him to participation of the spoil, in consideration of his assistance in
changing it into cash. When ROBERTS came, he advised that a Mrs MOSES should
be sent for, as a person very likely to become a purchaser of the notes in
the lump. They then sent for Mrs MOSES, and offered to sell the drafts, but
she refused to have anything to do with them; she had not however, any
objections to the Bank notes, and offered to give them 200 pounds for as
many as amounted to 350 pounds. She appointed the next day for the
fulfilling of the purchase, but she then sent word that 100 pounds was all
she could give; not liking this proposal, ROBERTS offered to try if he could
pass the notes, and for that purpose purchased several articles of apparel,
etc. A fear arising that Mrs MOSES would endeavour to get them apprehended,
they embarked for Ireland, and on their arrival there ROBERTS got two notes
off, but being alarmed at the suspicious behaviour of a Banker in Dublin, he
thought it would be better to write a letter, from the hotel where they all
lodged, desiring the favour of cash for a 50 pound note, signing himself
William Jones. An account of the robbery having by this time reached Dublin,
proper officers were sent to the hotel, and after a slight examination, in
which evident marks of guilt appeared, they were committed. When they
arrived in England, SELLERS made an ample confession of his guilt, and was
admitted as evidence for the crown. Lord LOUGHBOROUGH summed up the evidence
with great accuracy and judgement, and the jury found them both guilty.
5 May 1781. Page 2, column 3
Thursday last were committed to the city gaol, Thomas WALKER, and Thomas
DREW, charged with taking and carrying away ninety-nine pounds of soap, the
property of John CRABTREE, and Thomas AGGS.
On Tuesday last Mr CANDLER, of Great Bradfield, was married to Miss
WAGSTAFFE, of this city.
Monday last died after a lingering illness, Mrs PLESTOW, wife of Thomas
PLESTOW, Esq., of Watlington Hall, in this county.
On Sunday last died, at Alby, in this county, as he sat at dinner, Mr
James GOWEN, a considerable farmer of that place.
On Saturday last died, Mrs Mary MARKS, wife of Mr John MARKS, Upholder,
in the Market-place. -- She was a woman endued [sic] with an excellent
understanding, and much respected by her friends and acquaintance. Under the
melancholy pressure of a long and severe illness, increased by an
irresistible series of afflictions, she sustained the peculiar fortitude of
a Christian, and completed her last moments in a pious resignation to the
will of Heaven.
This week died Mrs BLAKE, wife of Mr BLAKE, Attorney, in this city.
New Collection of Prologues and Epilogues.
This Day is Published, Price only 1 shilling.
(Embellished with an elegant Representation of Mr KING, speaking the
Prologue to the New Comedy, called Dissipation, now performing at the
Theatre-Royal in Drury-lane.)
The New and Complete English Spouter; or, an Universal Key to Theatrical
Knowledge, -- Containing a complete Collection of the all the favourite and
most esteemed Prologues and Epilogues, which have been written by the
distinguished Wits, to accompany approved Tragedies, Comedies, Operas,
Farces, Pantomimes, and other species of Theatrical Entertainment worthy of
Notice; and spoken by the most celebrated Performers, at the Theatres Royal,
Drury-lane, Covent-garden, Haymarket, and on other Stages (public and
private) in different Parts of the Kingdom.
Including a great Variety of Prologues and Epilogues composed on Purpose,
and spoken occasionally at several respectable Sporting Clubs, and other
Societies of Thespians, by Gentlemen in the Characters of Bucks, Bloods,
Choice Spirits, Bravos, Fribbles, etc. Together with that celebrated Piece,
called the Picture of a Playhouse; or Bucks have at ye All; and other
valuable Pieces, not to be found in any other Collection. The whole
interspersed with many Originals, and brought down to the present year,
1781. By Mr PALMER.
London: Printed for Alex. HOGG, No. 16 Paternoster-row, and sold by all
other Booksellers in England. N.B. Be careful to ask for "The New English
Spouter, by Mr PALMER;" this being the only Work of the Kind, which contains
all the new Prologues and Epilogues.
5 May 1781. Page 2, column 4
For the benefit of Mr and Mrs BANNISTER.
At the Theatre-Royal, by his Majesty's Servants, on Wednesday May 9, will be
reviv'd a Comedy called A New Way to Pay Old Debts.
End of the Play an occasional Epilogue, to be spoken by Miss BANNISTER, a
Child Six Years of Age (being her first Appearance.)
Singing by Mrs WESTON. And an occasional Prologue, to be spoken by Master
BANNISTER. To which will be added a Musical Entertainment, (never performed
here) call'd Plymouth in an Uproar. (The Music by Mr DIBDIN.)
To begin at a Quarter after Six o'Clock. Vivant Rex et Regina.
Note: Tickets to be had at the usual Places, of Mr DOVE, at the Theatre, and
of Mr and Mrs BANNISTER, near St Stephen's Church.
Note: This Comedy, which has lately been revived at the Theatre Royal,
Covent Garden, and repeated since with distinguished Applause, is the
Production of that ingenious Gentleman Mr Philip MASSINGER, and is thus
spoken of by the Critics:-- "The Plot is good and well conducted; the
Language dramatic and nervous, and the Characters, particularly that of Sir
Giles Overreach, highly and judiciously drawn."
(Never Acted Here)
For the Benefit of Mr and Mrs MILLER.
At the Theatre-Royal, by his Majesty's Servants, on Monday May 14th, 1781,
will be presented a new Comedy, as performing at the Theatre-Royal
Drury-lane, call'd Dissipation. With an Interlude, call'd The Walking
Statue; or the Devil in the Wine Cellar.
To which will be added a Dramatic Entertainment, call'd The Christmas Tale.
To begin at a quarter after six o'Clock.
Tickets to be had of Mr and Mrs MILLER, at Mr SMITH's, Broker, in St
Stephen's, and of Mr DOVE, at the Theatre, where Places for the Boxes may be
taken.
5 May 1781. Page 3, column 1
To the Public.
John REEDER, Servant to the late Rev. Mr RANSOME, has taken the Goat, in the
Upper Goat Lane, late in the Occupation of William NUTT, and has laid in a
fresh Assortment of the neatest Wines, Liquors, etc, humbly intreats [sic]
the Favour of the former Customers, and the Public in general, hoping by a
strict and unwearied Attention, to merit their Indulgence, which will
greatly oblige their humble Servant, John REEDER.
To the Ladies.
Ann LOVE, Mantua, Sacque [sic], and Robe Maker, in St Gregory's, Norwich,
presents her most grateful Thanks for past Favours, and acquaints them she
is just returned from London with Patterns of the most fashionable Dresses
wore [sic] by the Ladies at the Court-end of Town. -- Having had the Pleasure
of giving the greatest Satisfaction to those who have honoured her with
their Commands, she flatters herself with hopes of obtaining their future
Favours, which will be carefully and punctually attended to by their obliged
and humble Servant, Ann LOVE.
Notice to Creditors.
The Partnership between Messrs CHANDLER and SAYERS of Great Yarmouth, in the
County of Norfolk, Merchants, being dissolved by mutual Consent, all Persons
to whom the said Partnership stands indebted, are desired to send an Account
of their respective Demands to Mr Charles CHANDLER, at Great Yarmouth, in
order that the same may be satisfied. Charles CHANDLER, John SAYERS.
5 May 1781. Page 3, column 2
Escaped From Justice. James GOOCH,
Late of the Parish of St Michael at Coslany, in the City of Norwich, Cabinet
and Chair-maker, who stands charged with divers Felonies; on searching his
House, etc, a large Quantity of Mahogany Planks and Boards, with upwards of
one hundred and thirty Wainscot Boards were found, which are claimed, the
Mahogany as being the Property of three reputable Cabinet-makers; and the
Wainscot is also proved, upon Oath, to be the Property of Mr Robert JOLLINS,
Timber-merchant. -- A much larger Quantity could not be claimed, as the Marks
are planed off. Whoever shall apprehend the said James GOOCH, and bring him
before the Mayor of the said City, or any other of his Majesty's Justices of
the Peace for the said City and County of Norwich, shall receive Ten
Guineas, to be paid by the Sword-bearer.
N.B. The said James GOOCH was born in or near King's Lynn, in Norfolk, and
served Part of his Apprenticeship with a Carpenter in that Neighbourhood. --
He is about twenty-six Years of Age, and is about five Feet six Inches high;
has a thin Visage, and swarthy Complexion, with dark brown lank Hair, cut
short, and brown Eyes, usually wears a fustian Frock and Waistcoat, and
stoops very much in walking.
12 May 1781
NOTE: The issue of the newspaper for 12 May is missing.
19 May 1781. Page 2, columns 3 & 4
Monday night last some villains broke into the dwelling-house of Mr William
CAPENDELL, the Blue Boar Inn, at Sprowston, near this city, and having
forced open a bureau, they stole thereout about twenty pounds in cash, and
other valuables to a considerable amount, leaving but seven farthings behind
them; they also took upwards of seven yards of cloth, a red cardinal, a
man's hat, and several other things, with all which they got off
undiscovered.
19 May 1781. Page 2, column 4
On Saturday last died, sincerely regretted by all her knew her, in the 37th
year of her age, Mrs MARSH, wife of Mr Isaac MARSH, in the Market.
Thursday last died Miss HORTH, only daughter of Mr HORTH, of
Bracondale-hill, near this city. -- A young lady whose peculiar dutifulness
to her parents, and uncommon tenderness of disposition, has rendered them
inconsolable, and whose loss is much lamented by all that had the pleasure
of her acquaintance.
On Monday last died at his apartments, in Westminster, Mr Ralph LEWIS,
formerly of this city.
Thetford, May 17, 1781
Notice to Creditors.
John SPRINGFIELD, of Thetford, in the County of Norfolk, Bricklayer, having
assigned over all his Effects in Trust for the Benefit of his Creditors, all
Persons to whom the said John SPRINGFIELD stands indebted are desired to
meet the Trustees, at the Angel, in Thetford, on Friday the first Day of
June next, by two of the Clock, in the Afternoon, in order to prove their
Debts, and to have a State of the Affairs of the said John SPRINGFIELD laid
before them, and to receive a Composition for their respective Debts, so
far as the Effects will amount; and such as do not attend will be debarred
of any Benefit from such Composition.
19 May 1781. Page 3, column 1
Norfolk Militia Association.
The great Benefits that have accrued to this Country from a well disciplined
Militia are too notorious to be disputed; yet we find by Experience they
have been greatly lessened by the vast Expence [sic] those who are chosen to
serve therein have been put to in procuring Substitutes, which it is well
known are now at a most extravagant Price. Many of the poorer sort of People
have been indebted to their Friends for that Purpose, whilst others,
unfortunately in want of those Friends for that Purpose have been obliged to
serve themselves, and leave their helpless Families to depend on the Parish
for the scanty Allowance provided for their Maintenance. In order therefore
that the salutary laws for the better ordering of the Militia Forces may
have their well intended Effect, without burthening [sic] the Public with
the extraordinary Expence [sic] of providing Substitutes, an Office will be
opened on the 1st of June, at J. CROUSE's, Printer, in Norwich, which all
Persons liable to Serve in the Norfolk Militia may be enabled to reimburse
themselves the Expence [sic] of providing Substitutes (which from the
frequent ballots made to fill up the Vacancies they are continually liable
to) upon the following easy Terms:
- On the Payment of Seventeen Shillings, the Subscriber will be entitled
to, and shall receive the Sum of Eight Guineas.
- On the Payment of Twelve Shillings, the Sum of Five Pounds Fifteen
Shillings and Sixpence.
- On the Payment of Nine Shillings, the Sum of Four Guineas.
- And on the Payment of Seven Shillings and Sixpence, (for one Year only),
to receive the sum of Eight Pounds Eight Shillings.
Which several Sums the Proprietors engage to pay agreeable to the promissory
Note given, should the Person subscribing be ballotted [sic] and adjudged to
serve by himself, or substitute, in the said Militia,within the Term of
Three Years, to commence from the Date of the said Note.
Note: Persons drawn, or not adjudged liable to serve, or provide a
Substitute, to have their Subscription Money returned.
As the above Plan is calculated for the Benefit of the Public in general,
and the poorer sort in particular, the proprietors hope it will meet their
Sanction and Encouragement, as the Advantages arising therefrom (added to
the Allowances from the Parish, granted by Act of Parliament) will enable
Subscribers to procure a Substitute.
19 May 1781. Page 3, column 2
May 17, 1781.
The Humane Society at Norwich, for the Recovery of Persons Apparently
drowned.
The annual Meeting of the said Society for the auditing of their Accounts,
and making out a State of the Charity for Publication, will be held at the
Hall in the Market, on Tuesday next, at Twelve o'Clock in the Forenoon, at
which Time and Place the Attendance of the Directors is requested.
Norwich, May 12, 1781.
William HUNTER going to reside in London at Midsummer next, for the Sake of
Dispatch, will dispose of his Stock in Trade considerably under Prime Cost,
consisting of a Variety of fashionable and useful Articles of plated Goods,
Cutlery, Hardware, Haberdashery, and Hosiery; the Sale to begin this Day,
and continue till all are sold. For the Convenience of Shopkeepers, etc
White Linen Rags will be taken in Exchange at three Pence per Pound.
N.B. The Lease of that desirable House and Shop to be disposed of,
which four Years are unexpired.
Peter AMYOT, Watch and Clock-Maker, removed from White Lion-Lane, to the
Corner of the Haymarket, Norwich, embraces this Opportunity of making his
best Acknowledgement to his Friends and Customers for Favours conferred, and
assures them, and all those who chuse [sic] to intrust [sic] him with their
Commands, he will exert his utmost Endeavours to merit their Approbation. He
likewise begs Leave to inform them he has laid in a large and complete
Assortment of the different Articles in the Perfumery Branch, which he
proposes encreasing [sic] with every approved Production in that way, and
will sell them Wholesale and Retail, on the lowest Terms.
Note: His Stock in the Silver, Jewellery, and Hardware, selling very cheap.
Aylsham, May 15, 1781
To the Ladies.
Thomas HARRISON, Hair-Dresser, most gratefully acknowledges their Favours,
and humbly solicits a Continuance and kind Recommendation, and begs Leave to
acquaint them, that he has just received from London the most fashionable
Head-dress for the Spring; he likewise makes all Sorts of Tetes, Toupees,
Curls, Braids, Cushions, etc in the newest Mode, and on the most reasonable
Terms. -- Makes also the whole Head of Hair on so compleat [sic] a Plan as
not to be discerned from the Natural Hair. He sells all sorts of Powders,
French, Orris, Gray, Mareschall, Violet Powder, and plain; Wash Balls,
Davison's Italian Soap, Swan's down Puffs, Powder Machines, Bags, and Boxes,
Ladies Hat and Cap Pins, black Pins, and Combs of all Sorts, soft and hard
Pomatum, etc equal in Quality to any in London.
Notice to Creditors.
The Creditors of Richard CROSS, late of Rudham, in the County of Norfolk,
Innholder, deceased, are desired to send an Account of their respective
Claims to Mr William STUCKEY, Attorney at Law at Swaffham, in the Same
County, on or before the first Day of August now ensuing.
Swaffham, May 14, 1781.
Notice to Creditors.
The Creditors of Edmund SIMS, of Happisburg, in the County of Norfolk,
Farmer, are hereby requested to meet the Assignees of the said Edmund SIMS,
at the house of John THOMPSON, known by the name of Hill-house, in
Happisburgh, on Tuesday the 29th Instant, at two o'Clock in the Afternoon,
in order to receive the Dividend arising out of the Estate and Effects of
the said Edmund SIMS, according to their respective Debts.
All Persons who stand indebted to the Estate and Effects of William COOPER,
of Eaton, in the County of Norwich, Liquor Merchant, Dealer and Chapman, a
Bankrupt, are desired forthwith to pay their respective Debts to Roger
KERRISON, of the City of Norwich, Esquire, or to William DEWING, of the same
City, Gentleman, the Assignees of the Estate and Effects of the said
Bankrupt, or they will be sued without further Notice.
Note: Genteel Apartments, for the Summer Season, may be had in a very
pleasant Situation at Eaton, two Miles from Norwich. -- Also, a good Stable,
and other Accommodations. Enquire of W. COOPER, at Eaton.
26 May 1781
NOTE: The issue of the newspaper for 26 May is missing.
Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.
These transcriptions have been made from microfilm supplied by the
British Library Newspaper Library, which holds the copyright of the
images. If you cite from, or download any part of, these
transcriptions you must include this paragraph to acknowledge the
British Library Newspaper Library as the source of the material.
