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- July 7th
Trustees of Turnpike from Norwich to Scole;
Thefts by James Gooch; Marriages; Deaths;
Adverts by W. Murphy and John Yallop;
Trustees of Turnpike from Norwich to New
Buckenham; Mill to let; Sale of household
effects of John Howes; Advert for a book.
- July 14th
Discovery of an orb behind the sun; Kidnapping
men for military service; Norfolk Sessions;
Refusal to pay farming rents; Deaths; Wreck of
brig off Yarmouth; Creditors of William Money
and William Mendham; Trustees of Turnpike from
Norwich to Watton; Loss of horse at Strumpshaw.
- July 21st
New sheriff; Defences at Yarmouth; Thefts by
James Harvey; Accident to Mr Woolby; Marriage;
Deaths; Advert by Thomas Newman; Men needed to
work on defences at Yarmouth; Adverts by John
Jarmin and Samuel Bream; Tenements in Panxworth
and South Walsham.
- July 28th
Fine of William Bond; Marriages; Death; Adverts
by John Frewer and John Chasteney; Coach to
London; Swaffham Races; Advert by William
Horth; Farm at Felthorpe; Sales of silks, a
cutter, and curios from the Pacific.
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Extracts from July 1781
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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.
7 July 1781. Page 1, column 4
Turnpike Road from Norwich to Scole.
Notice is hereby given that the General Annual Meeting of the Trustees for
the said Turnpike Road, for the purpose of auditing and settling the several
Accounts belonging to the said Trust, will be held on Tuesday, the 10th day
of July next, at the White Swan, at Stratton St Mary, by Eleven o'Clock in
the Forenoon; at which Meeting a Committee of Eleven Trustees will be
necessary to audit the said Accounts, and to settle some other matters of
Business relative to the said Trust. --- By order of the Trustees, Henry
BROWNE, Clerk.
7 July 1781. Page 2, column 3
Sunday morning was apprehended at Ditchingham, near Bungay, and committed to
the city gaol by the Right Worshipful the Mayor, James GOOCH, of this city,
cabinet-maker, charged with stealing a large quantity of mahogany planks and
boards, together with 130 wainscot boards, the property of several reputable
persons of this city; the above has been claimed; a large quantity have not
yet been claimed, owing to the marks having been planed off. Ten pounds
reward was paid to the person who apprehended him.
On Monday last was married at St Stephen's, Mr Isaac BARROW, warehouseman,
to Miss Mary CREMER, daughter of the late Rev. Mr CREMER, rector of
Wymondham.
On Tuesday last was married at Northrepps, Mr FAVOURS, of Southrepps, to
Miss Rachel CASTON, -- a young lady endowed with every accomplishment to
render the marriage state perfectly happy.
7 July 1781. Page 2, columns 3 & 4
Died.
Wednesday, at her apartment at Mr Richard BACON's, in White Lion Lane, after
a few days illness, Mrs PARKER, of Walsingham. --- Saturday, at his house,
near St Michael's at Coslany bridge, Mr BROWN, baker. --- A few days since, at
Hendingham, in this county, Paul HOUSEN, a German, aged 107 years; he had
eat [sic] bread in seven kingdoms, fought under many crown heads, and served
under MARLBOROUGH in Queen Anne's wars; he retained his senses to the
last. --- Wednesday, at Yarmouth, much respected, Mr RIDDLESDELL, gun-smith,
in Howard-street, of the wounds he received by the explosion of a quantity
of gunpowder the 20th ult.
7 July 1781. Page 2, column 4
Norwich, July 5, 1781.
W. MURPHY, at his Lace, Ribbon, and Gauze Warehouse, in the Market-place,
respectfully informs the Public he has this Week received a large and
elegant Assortment of Thread Lace, Edgings, and black Laces, which he is
determined to sell on such Terms as he doubts not will merit their
Approbation.
N.B. Thankfully acknowledges the Favours of his Friends, and begs Leave to
inform them that the Linen Drapery he has entirely declined.
7 July 1781. Page 3, column 2
To the Curious in Flowers.
John YALLOP, at the Shepherd's House, near Mr MACKEY's Nursery-Grounds, has
now in full Shew [sic] about an Acre of Ground enriched with a most curious
Collection of Flowers, of all the various Sorts the Season produces. As they
are the finest and largest Collection ever seen in this County, he hopes to
be indulged with the Company of the Florists, and the Public in general, who
may depend on their Favours being gratefully acknowledged, by their
obedient, humble servant, J. YALLOP.
Turnpike Road From Norwich to New Buckenham.
Notice is hereby given, that the General Annual Meeting of the Trustees for
this Road, for the purpose of settling Accounts of the Trust, will be held
at the King's Head in Ashwelthorpe, upon Thursday the Twelfth Day of this
Instant, July, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon.
William ALGAR, Clerk to the said Trustees.
N.B. The Trustees are particularly requested to attend this Meeting, there
being other important Matters to settle, as well as the Accounts.
Flour Mill and Farm.
To be Lett, and entered upon on the 10th Day of October next, a Water Mill,
which for many Years past has been used in the Flour Trade; it stands on a
very good Stream. The Dwelling House Brick and Tile, handsome and convenient
built not many Years ago, with Offices of every Kind; and a Farm, containing
235 Acres of Good Land, Meadow and Pasture, in Great Ryburgh, and Gately, in
the County of Norfolk, much the greatest Part of which is Tythe [sic] free,
and subject only to a Modus [sic] of 1 pound 2 shillings and 6 pence to the
Rector of Ryburgh, and another Modus of 2 shillings 6 pence to Gately.
Further Particulars may be had of Mr Seth MASTERS of Walsingham, or of
Jehosaphat POSTLE, on the Castlemeadow, at Norwich.
To be Sold by Hand, or Auction, by Richard BACON, from Norwich,
on Tuesday next, the 10th Day of July, Instant, at the Dwelling-house of
Mr John HOWES, of Edgfield, in Norfolk.
All the Household Furniture of the said Mr HOWES; consisting of several
Beds, Chests of Drawers, Mahogany Tables, Chairs etc and also the remaining
Part of the Stock in Trade of Linen and Woollen Drapery, Haberdashery, and
Grocery Goods, etc.
N.B. All Persons indebted to the said Mr HOWES are required, in order to
prevent Suit, to pay their several Debts on the Day of the Sale to the
Trustees,
who will then attend the said Mr HOWES's to receive them.
7 July 1781. Page 3, column 3
Pro Bono Publico
by the King's Royal Licence and Authority, to prevent the Destruction of the
Young and Innocent of both Sexes.
This Day is Published,
Price only One Shilling, (adorned with Six curious Copper-Plate Cuss [sic]
beautifully engraved from original Designs, which alone are worth the Price
of the Book)
The Cheats of London exposed; or the Tricks of the Town laid open to both
Sexes.
Being a clear Discovery of all the various Frauds and Villainies that are
daily practised in that great City. Among many others, are the following,
viz, Highwaymen, or Scamps, Sharpers, Gamblers, Kidnappers, Waggon-hunters,
Money-droppers, Duffers, Setters, pretend Friends, Bullies, Bawds, Whores,
Pimps, Jilts, Gossips, Fortune-tellers and Swindlers. The whole laid down in
so plain and easy a manner, as to enable the most innocent Country People to
be completely on their Guard how to avoid the base Villainies of such vile and
abandoned Wretches, who live by robbing and ruining the young and innocent
of both Sexes. Together with General Remarks on the present State and
Condition of the Town, interspersed with useful Admonitions to Persons of
all Ages and Conditions.
By a Member of the Laudable Society of Tradesmen, for the Protection of
property from the Villainous Arts, and diabolical Devices of Felons,
Forgers, Sharpers, Cheats, Swindlers, etc
London; Printed for J. COOKE, No.17, Pater-noster Row; and sold by most
Booksellers in England.
Note. To prevent Imposition, be careful to ask for the Cheats of London
exposed, and to observe that every Book is signed on the Back of the Title
Page by the Publisher, --- J. COOKE
14 July 1781. Page 2, column 2
To-morrow there is to be a full board of longitude, the Professors of
Astronomy belonging to the Observatory at Greenwich, and several other of
the most eminent in that science, being to attend to give their opinion to
the board, relating to a new discovery of an orb behind the sun; it is
supposed to have been in an encreasing [sic] state for some time, and that
at a certain period it will burst. It is imagined that the above is an
immense body of water as big as the terrestrial globe.
14 July 1781. Page 2, column 3
A remarkable mode of kidnapping has lately been practised with singular
success. A crimp at Charing Cross, [London] who for some time has assumed the
appearance of a nobleman's steward, engaged between three and four hundred
stout young Irishmen as haymakers, furnished them with prongs, and other
implements of husbandry, and hiring waggons [sic], under pretence of
carrying them to the nobleman's estate, where they were to be employed, on
Tuesday
safely lodged them in Hilsea barracks, from whence, as soon as they are
clothed, they are to march for Portsmouth, in order to embark for foreign
service. These deluded people were promised two shillings a day, which
sum was regularly paid them till they were secured as above, when they
were reduced to military allowance.
Thursday ended the sessions for the county of Norfolk, when John SHEPPERD
was found guilty of felony, and sentenced to be committed to the Castle
until
Saturday next. Several others charged with felony were acquitted. John
SPRINGAL, found guilty of violently assaulting a woman, was fined ten
pounds.and committed to the Castle until the same is paid.
We give the following contents of a letter from a neighbouring Gentleman, to
his friend in this city, as too just a description of the times. --- "I do not
know how it fares with you in Norwich, but with us, and in some distant
parts, I find they make heavy complaints with regard to farming. I lately
received petitions from all my tenants, for an abatement of their rents, and
a declaration, that otherwise they would throw up their farms; and in order
to give their petition greater weight, they have stopped their last half
year's rent, which I should have received two months ago, so that what
Gentlemen are to do I know not. Trade
I fear is equally affected with the landed interest, but what surprizes
[sic] me most is, that I do not observe that one single article of luxury is
abated by those who complain of the times; places of public diversion
seem rather to increase
than decrease in the metropolis, and I need not travel but a few miles from
home, to Newmarket, where the turf resounds with bets, and paper passes as
current gold did formerly, and was it not for the sudden excursion of a few
black legs now and then, a foreigner who paid a visit there would deem us
the richest people under the sun."
14 July 1781. Page 2, column 4
Died.
Tuesday, at the Gressenhall House of Industry for Mitford and Launditch
Hundred, Mrs Margaret MOORE, wife of Mr James MOORE, Governor
thereof; a person extremely humane in her disposition, and excellently
qualified for the office of matron, to which she paid so unwearied an
attention, that it is feared her death was hastened thereby; her loss to her
family, the public, and the poor under her care, is most sincerely to be
lamented. --- Saturday, at Yarmouth, much respected, Mr Samuel WRIGHT, grocer,
in the market-place.
Yarmouth. Last Monday a brig called the Peggy and Betsey, of and from
Sunderland, with coals, for London, George BUNN, master, struck on Scroby
Sand and was lost. The men were saved.
14 July 1781. Page 3, column 1
The Commissioners in a Commission of Bankruptcy awarded and issued against
William MONEY, and William MENDHAM, late of the city of Norwich, Sadlers,
Dealers, and Chapmen, and co-partners, intend to meet on the Twenty-fourth
Day of this Inst. July, at Three in the Afternoon, at Mr COBB's, the Rampant
Horse, in Norwich, aforesaid, to make further Dividend of the joint Estate
and Effects of the said Bankrupts, when and the where the joint Creditors,
who have not already proved their Debts, may come prepared to prove the
Same, or they
will be excluded the Benefit of the said Dividend. -- And the said
Commissioners do also intend, at the same Time and Place, to make a further
Dividend, of the separate Estate and Effects of the said William MONEY,
amongst his former Creditors, when and where his separate Creditors, who
have not already proved their Debts, may come prepared to prove the same, or
they will be excluded the Benefit of the said Dividend.
N.B. The Creditors are desired to call at the Bank of Charles WESTON, Esq.,
on the 31st Day of July, Inst. to receive their Dividends.
14 July 1781. Page 3, column 2
Turnpike Road from Norwich to Watton.
Notice is hereby given, that the next Meeting of the Trustees of the said
Road, will be held at the King's Head, in the Parish of St Peter of
Mancroft, in the
City of Norwich, on Wednesday the 25th of this Instant, July, at Eleven
o'Clock
in the Forenoon, at which Time and Place the yearly Accounts of the Trust
will be audited. -- By order of the Trustees. Capel BRINGLOE.
June 28, 1781.
Stolen or Strayed, from off Lingwood Common, a Black Mare, the Property of
Richard RANSOM, of Strumpshaw; a white Star on her Forehead, a white Foot
before, hanging Mane and switch Tale, some fourteen Hands and an Inch high,
just five years old. Whoever will bring the said Mare to Richard RANSOM,
shall receive a Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges.
21 July 1781. Page 2, column 3
At an Assembly of this Corporation, held on Monday, Peter CANDLER,
Esq., was discharged from serving the office of Sheriff, on paying a fine
of 80 pounds to the Chamberlain of the same city. And at a full Court of
Mayoralty held the same day, Mr Samuel TODD, citizen and baker, was
elected Sheriff, who, we hear, intends to serve the office.
Extract from a letter from Yarmouth, July 14.
"In consequence of our repeated intimations of the defenceless state of our
coast, and the entrance into the haven, and our apprehensions of an attack
from the enemy, an engineer sent by Government, Lieutenant Colonel
DEBBIEG, has been for some weeks surveying the Eastern Coasts. He at first
proposed for our security to erect a chain of batteries on the heights of
Gorleston, which would have effectually commanded the entrance into the
haven, and a great extent of coast. But on disagreement with the proprietors
and landholders, in regard to the price of the ground for the intended
erections
it is concluded, that a number of batteries shall be constructed on the Low
Peninsula, called the Deans, to command the passage between St Nicholas's
Gate. It is a narrow passage, between two sand banks, running nearly
parallel to the Eastern coast of the Peninsula, through which alone vessels
can pass near the shore. It is more to be wished than expected, that the
enemy may stay for the completion of these works before they attack it.
A large fleet of East countrymen and coasters for the river are in sight.
We are in hourly expectation of the appearance of the West India fleet
from Scotland."
On Friday last arrived in Yarmouth Roads about 50 sail of ships for the
East, under convoy of the frigates Venus, Camilla, and Galatea, and an armed
ship.
Sunday last was committed to the Castle by J. FENN, S. RATH, Esqrs., James
HARVEY, an old offender, charged on the oaths of Mary STARKE, Eunice
BETTS, and Mary WRIGHT, with having stolen nine guineas and upwards in
gold, and 1 pound 7 shillings in silver, from out of a house called the
Hospital, in Gressenhall, in this county, belonging to the Guardians of the
poor within the hundreds of Mitford and Launditch, the property of
Thomas FISH, a patient there, who soon after died. One guinea in gold,
and one shilling in silver, part of the said money, was found upon him,
which he has confessed.
Wednesday last a young man, named WOOLBY, servant to a gentleman,
breaking a horse in, in a small cart, the horse ran away from St Giles's
Gates to St Benedict's, and running against a wall, he was thrown with
such violence against the same, that his brains were dashed out, and he
died upon the spot.
21 July 1781. Page 2, column 4
On Tuesday last was married the Rev. Mr PANCHEN, of Strumpshaw, to Miss
UTTING, of the same place.
Died.
Last week, Mr Richard YOUNG, shopkeeper at Snettisham, in Norfolk.
-- Saturday last, at Coltishall, Mr GLOVER, aged 77. -- Thursday last, at
his house on the Castle Ditches, aged 47, Mr Laurence FELL, formerly
a manufacturer. -- Friday last at Holt, aged 74, Mrs CLARKE, relict of
the late Samuel CLARKE, Esq., of this city. -- Friday se'nnight, at Barnham
Broom, Mr John HIPKINS, a respectable farmer, of that place. -- Thursday,
at Yarmouth, Mrs DANIEL, wife of Mr William DANIEL, in the Market.
-- Saturday, Mr Joseph WALSINGHAM, sadler and coach-harness-maker,
in St Simon's.
To be Sold, by Thomas NEWMAN, Grocer, next the King's Head, in the
Market-place, Norwich, a Parcel of Year-over Hops, in Pockets, equal to
any of the last Year's Growth for present Brewing, very cheap. Fine
Cheshire and Derbyshire Cheese, fit for the Harvest Consumption, upon the
lowest Terms.
Note. An Apprentice is wanted. Letters (Post paid) will be duly answered by
T. NEWMAN.
21 July 1781. Page 3, column 1
Great Yarmouth, July 19, 1781.
Whereas Sundry Batteries are intended to be erected by Government on the
Denes, and several Parts of the Coast between the Cockle and Standford,
Notice is hereby given, that such labouring Men as are willing to engage in
the Labour of erecting the said Batteries, and to continue in the same till
they be compleated [sic], shall, by applying to Samuel BREAM, on the
Quay, (giving their Names, and doing their proper Duty) be paid at the Rate
of One Shilling and Sixpence per Day, and Liberty to work a Day and
Quarter each Day, during the long Days, and paid for it accordingly. And to
the End that all Persons (Seafaring Men excepted) who may be inclined to
engage in the said Work, upon giving their Names to Samuel BREAM, will
be directed by Colonel DEBBIEG, or Captain FISHER in his Absence, to the
regulating Captain, who will give them a Ticket to secure them from the
Press.
Given under my Hand at Yarmouth, this 19th Day of July, 1781.
Hugh DEBBIEG, Lieutenant Colonel, and Chief Engineer.
21 July 1781. Page 3, column 2
For Sale.
A very curious Collection of Flowers, consisting of Thirty Pots of very fine
Carnations, a great Variety of curious Pinks, upwards of an Hundred Pots of
very curious Auriculas, Tulips, etc, likewise some very fine Seedling Pinks.
The above Flowers will be sold in single Pots, or in small Parcels, by
applying to John JARMIN, near QUANTRELL's Gardens. -- Ranunculas, superfine
dark and stripe Flowers, 2 pounds per Hundred.
Great Yarmouth, July 19, 1781.
Lodgings.
Samuel BREAM, Cabinet and Chair-maker, at the House formerly in the
occupation of Henry GOOCH, Esq., pleasantly situated on the Quay, within a
few Yards of the Assembly House, most respectfully acquaints the Nobility
and Gentry resorting in Yarmouth in the Bathing Season, that his Rooms,
with every Conveniency for a large Family, are now to Lett; they are
capacious, elegant, and genteely [sic] furnished.
N.B. There are Hot Baths, with proper Dressing-rooms, now making in the back
Part of the House, which are expected to be finished in about a Fortnight.
To be Sold by Auction,
Together or separate, at the King's Arms in Southwalsham, on the 23rd
Instant,
at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, by James GARTHORN, Three Tenements
at Panxworth, and Southwalsham, in the Occupations of John MOLL, Thomas
ADAMS, and Jeremiah CUTTING.--The above are Part Free, and Part
Copyhold. For further Particulars apply to the said James GARTHORN, the
Auctioneer, at Norwich.
28 July 1781. Page 2, columns 3 & 4
On Tuesday last Mr William BOND, of Trimmingham, farmer, was convicted
before William FISHER, Esq., Mayor of Yarmouth, of the offence of evading
payment of the toll at Filby gate, and paid the penalty of 5 pounds
according to the statute.
On Tuesday last was married at St Peter's, Thetford, by the Rev. H.C.
MANNING, Mr William Robert MINGAY, surgeon, apothecary and man-
midwife, to Miss Mary HARVEY, of Kenford, in Suffolk.
Saturday last was married, Mr John BRANCH, jun., of this city, liquor
merchant, to Miss BRINGLOE, of Shipdham.
On Tuesday last was married at Wells, in this county, Mr Benjamin
KITTMER, attorney at law, at Walsingham, to Miss RICE of Wells, a very
agreeable lady, with a fortune of five thousand pounds.
Died. A few days since William ELLIS, Gent., of Barningham, aged 101
years.
28 July 1781. Page 3, column 1
Norwich, July 23, 1781.
John FREWER
Having taken the Shop and Stock in Trade of the late Mr John SIMPSON,
Sadler [sic], Harness, and Collar-Maker, in the Hay-Market, and laid in a
neat Assortment of Goods in the above Branches, he particularly
solicits the Favours of the former Customers to the said Shop; and all
others who please to make Trial, may depend on having the best of Goods,
of being will used, and the Work in the above Branches well-executed. All
Favours confer'd will be gratefully esteemed and acknowledged.
N.B. All Persons who stand indebted to Mr SIMPSON, are requested to pay
the same to Mr FREWER, who is authorised to give Receipts for the same.
Note. Genteel Apartments to Lett [sic].
28 July 1781. Page 3, column 2
Trowse near Norwich.
John CHASTENEY most respectfully informs his Friends, and Gentlemen in
the Vicinity of Norwich, that he proposes to Survey Estates, and delineate
Plans, which he will endeavour neatly to execute, and will warrant them
correct.
Note. Specimans [sic] may be seen at his House in Trowse.
N.B. The Malt, Lime, and Coal Business, carried on as usual.
Lynn and Norwich Diligence, in Eight Hours.
Will set out from the Crown Inn, at Lynn, on Monday the 6th of August next,
to the King's Head, in the Market-place, Norwich, precisely at Eight o'Clock
in the Morning, and will continue every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Returns from the King's Head, to Lynn, every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday, at the same Hour. To carry three Inside Passengers only, at twelve
Shillings each; fourteen Pounds luggage to be allowed, and all above, at
Penny
a Pound; mail Parcels carefully conveyed, and delivered punctually. --- No
Parcels will be accounted for above five Pounds value, unless entered as
such, and paid for accordingly.
Performed by E. TAYLOR, Crown Inn, Lynn. ----- PYMER, White Hart,
Swaffham. Note. The above Diligence will take one Outside Passenger only,
at Half Price. -- Short Passengers to pay Three pence Halfpenny per mile.
Swaffham Races, 1781.
On Tuesday, September the 25th, a Purse of Fifty Pounds will be given by the
Right Hon. the Earl of ORFORD, for three Years old Colts and Fillies,
carrying 8 stone, one single Mile Heat: Entrance three Guineas each.
The same Day a Sweepstakes of Ten Guineas each, for all Ages, 4 Years
old, 7 stone 7 pounds; 5 Years old 8 stone 7 pounds; 6 Years old 9 stone 4
pounds; one four Mile Heat, the Horses etc to be the Property of the
Gentlemen already named. CLERMONT, C. J. FOX, C. DAVERS, Richard VERNON, Thomas
DOUGLASS.
On Wednesday, September the 26th, a Plate of Fifty Pounds will be run
for by four Years old Colts and Fillies, Colts to carry 8 stone 7 pounds;
Fillies 8
stone 3 Pounds; each Colt or Filly that has won a Plate, or Match, to carry
4 Pounds extra, the best of three two mile Heats.
The same Day Fifty Pounds will be run for by 4, 5, and 6 Years old, and
aged Horses, Mares, or Geldings, 4 Years old to carry 6 stone 12 pounds; 5
Years old 8 stone; 6 Years old 8 stone 9 pounds and aged 9 stone the best of
three four Mile Heats; Winner of one Plate this Year to carry 4 pounds
extra; if two Plates 7 pounds, if three Plates 9 pounds.
All Horses, Mares, or Geldings, to be entered at the Market Cross on
Saturday, September 22, 1781, between the Hours of nine and two o'Clock.
All Disputes arising to be determined by the Stewards, or whom they shall
appoint, and their Determination to be final. -- The Horses, etc to start
each Day precisely at one o'Clock. -- No Horse etc that has won two Heats
shall be obliged to start for a third.
The Qualifications of each Horse, etc to be certified under the Hand of the
Owner, or Breeder, at the Time of Entrance. --- Entrance for the Sweepstakes
one Guinea each, and five Shillings to the Clerk of the Course. Entrance for
the Plates, Subscribers to pay One Guinea Entrance, and five Shillings to
the Clerk of the Course. Non-subscribers three Guineas, or double at the
Post.
The Owners of each winning Horse, etc to pay two Guineas for Ropes,
Drums, and Colours, for each Plate. No Horse etc to stand but at the House
of a Subscriber of at least One Guinea. -- No Person to have a Booth on the
Ground that does not subscribe a Half a Guinea. -- No Smith to plate any
Horse etc that does not subscribe Half a Guinea.
Note. Ordinaries at the Crown each Day, and an Assembly each Night.
Jacob ASTLEY, Esq., Wm. JOHN-CHUTE, Esq., Stewards.
Thos. BREESE, Clerk of the Course.
28 July 1781. Page 3, column 3
To the Curious, and Florists, in Norwich.
At the Florists' Feast, to be held at William HORTH's, at the Shoulders of
Mutton, near Black Friar's Bridge, St Andrew's, on Tuesday, July 31, will be
a Show of Free-blowing Carnations, and a Prize given for the six best
blown Flowers; each Gentleman to produce twelve Blooms at least, and the
Flowers to be shewn [sic] by Two o'Clock.
N.B.There will be a Welch Main of sixteen Cocks fought on Monday, July
30, when Two Guineas will be given Gratis to the four Winners. All
Gentlemen and others who may please to favour him with their Company,
will be kindly received, and the Favour, gratefully acknowledged, by their
most obedient, humble Servant, William HORTH.
Norfolk Farms.
To be Lett [sic] and entered upon at Old Michaelmas next, a Farm in
Felthorpe, in Norfolk, six Miles from Norwich; consisting of a Messuage
and Out-buildings, all very convenient, with or without two Cottages, and
upwards of Two Hundred and Sixty-four Acres of Arable and Meadow
Land, Three Hundred and Fifty Acres of Heath Land, inclosed, lately in the
Tenure of Mr William MORRIS, which will be lett at a moderate Rent, and
good Encouragement given to improve the Heath Land. -- For further
Particulars apply to Mr John SIBEL, of South Walsham, or Mr Bailey BIRD,
Land-Surveyor, in the Red Lion-lane, St Stephen's, Norwich.
Assize-Week. To be Sold at Auction, by Edward CRANE,
On Monday the 6th day of August, and following Days, at the Shop late in
the Occupation of Mr William BARTON, in the London Lane, Norwich.
A Large and fashionable Assortment of Elegant Silks, in proper Lengths for
Ladies Gowns, etc. etc. being the entire Stock of a Silk Mercer declining
that Branch. The Stock consists of Brocades, flowered Lute-strings, Tobines,
Tissues, Sergedusoys, clouded and flowered Sattins [sic], watered Tissues
and Tabbies, striped Lute-strings, etc etc etc. The Sale begins each Morning
at Ten o'Clock.
N.B. At the Auctioneer's Upholstery Warehouse in the London-Lane, may
be had every Article in that Branch on the lowest Terms.
Yarmouth, July 13, 1781
To be Sold by Auction, at Vincent's Tavern, on the Quay, in Great Yarmouth,
on Monday, the 30th Day of July, Instant, between the Hours of Twelve and
One o'Clock at Noon.
The English Cutter Privateer called the ARGUS, of Burthen Sixty Tons, or
thereabouts, John SIMPSON, late Commander, mounting eleven Carriage
Guns, four Pounders, and six Swivels, with all her Materials, Ammunition,
and Stores. She is a remarkable fast Sailer, is exceedingly well found in
every respect, and may be sent to Sea at a very small Expence [sic].
For Inventories apply to Mr Hugh ROSE, Cross-lane, St Mary's-hill,
London, Factor, or Mr John SAYERS, Merchant, at Yarmouth.
28 July 1781. Page 3, column 4
To be Sold by Auction, by Richard BACON, Auctioneer,
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 7th and 8th of August next, being the Assize-
Week, at the Auction-Room, in the Back of the Inns, Norwich.
A Large and valuable Collection of Natural and Artificial Curiosities,
collected by an Officer late belonging to his Majesty's Ship the RESOLUTION,
during the late Voyage in the South Seas; exhibiting every Article curious
and rare, from the Sandwich, Otaheiti, New Zealand, and the Society Isles
in the Pacific Ocean. Comprising very beautiful Shells, also the various
Implements used for War, and domestic Purposes, with Cloaks, Helmets,
Capes, and Necklaces, curiously wrought with Feathers; also other very
extraordinary Productions of the above Places.
The Goods will be ready for viewing on Tuesday next. Catalogued with
Tickets of Admission, Price Six pence, are now delivering at No. 14 White
Lion Lane, which will entitle the Holder to view the Curiosities.
N.B. Whoever makes a Purchase, the Ticket will taken in Payment.
Note. Each Day's Sale begins at Ten o'Clock.
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