Norfolk Newspapers
Norfolk Chronicle
Extracts from October 1781
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- October 6th
This issue is missing from the microfilm.
- October 13th
The Fleet cruising off the Texel; West Norfolk
Regiment in Hull; Theft from Thomas Back;
Accidents to James Culver and John Adcock;
Death; Marriage; Adverts by Philip Hubbard and
John Toll; Farm to let at Heacham; Sale of
household effects of Richard Gardiner.
- October 20th
Theft from Henry Matchett; Marriage; Deaths;
Missing box belonging to Elizabeth Garner;
Advert by Mary Titter; Trustees of Turnpike
from Norwich to Scole; Theft from Mr Mallett.
- October 27th
West Norfolk Regiment; Accidents at Yarmouth;
Reprieve of John Sheppard; Marriages; Deaths;
Minister of St Peter Mancroft; Adverts by
F. and J. Rivett, Mr Cobb, and Judith Bond;
Robert Empson missing.
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Norfolk Chronicle
Extracts from October 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.
6 October 1781
NOTE: The issue of 6 October is missing from the microfilm.
13 October 1781. Page 2, column 3
The Argus cutter, Capt. HAGEIS, brought an Officer with dispatches
from the Hon. Kieth [sic] STEWART, for Government, which he landed
at Yarmouth, on Friday last, and on Sunday put into Harwich harbour,
and brought to the post-office a great number of letters from the
Commodore's fleet. A few ships of the squadron sustained some small
damage in their rigging, in the late hard gales, which was soon repaired;
and the Argus left the whole fleet, consisting of fifteen sail, besides
cutters, etc, in good condition, and their officers and men in perfect
health and good spirits, cruizing [sic] off the Texel, and waiting an
opportunity to shew [sic] their British valour, should the Dutch fleet
attempt to quit the Texel.
Extract of a letter from an Officer in the West Norfolk regiment, now
quartered in the town and Garrison of Kingston upon Hull, dated Sept.
12, 1781. "We have been here since the 10th of November last, during
which time the inhabitants and corps have been upon the most friendly
terms. The sailors indeed entertain a spirit of jealousy not very
favourable to their wives and sweethearts. The Norfolks, however, are
not be routed from the field of Venus, nor do they dread the bite of a
Yorkshire cuckold.
The town is populous and rich, chiefly owing to the encrease [sic] of
trade and public spirit. A dock, or bason [sic] to receive shipping, 500
yards long, and 100 in breadth, has been lately formed, at the expence
[sic] of 60,000 pounds and three years labour, which brings in a
considerable revenue to the dock company, who undertook it under the
authority of an Act of Parliament.
The Lord Amherst armed ship, a tender, and the Resolution, and
Advice, cutters, are here; and two guard-ships, or floating batteries, are
stationed at the mouth of the Humber.
The Fort or Garrison, is well situated for the defence of the port, and
the invalids and troops quartered in the town are equal to its force.
French prisoners were lately removed from hence by a cartel, but we
have still many Dutch tars. GRAINGER, the notorious Anglo-Gallic, is
detained here.
Although the town contains upwards of 30,000 inhabitants, it hath but
two churches, and is only half a mile in extent either way. The streets
are regular,well paved and named, but the houses are close, and much
infested by bugs. Provisions of all kinds are plentiful and cheap."
[Two further paragraphs describing local cultural features of Hull, I have not
transcribed.]
"The country hereabout is flat, and rather unhealthful to strangers, yet
we have not more than forty of our men ill. Good living and cheerful
company, you know, will baffle climate or medicine. Matrimony is the
greatest evil we have to dread among the soldiers. Not a week passes but
some unhappy fellow inlists [sic] with the Awkward Squad, and how
the Dumplings and Puddings will adhere when a route arrives, I am loth
[sic] to say." [I believe this last sentence may be interpreted to mean that
the writer wonders whether the new wives from the local area will remain
with their soldier husbands when the regiment moves - I think 'route'
may be a reference to 'route march'. If anyone has a different
interpretation, please feel free to share it with the List, as this is only
my own 'best guess.' I wonder how many of these wives from Hull
eventually settled in Norfolk with their husbands, to puzzle their
genealogist descendants about their parish of origin and place of
marriage ?]
13 October 1781. Page 2, column 4
Tuesday was committed to the city gaol, by John MORSE, Esq.,
Mayor, for further examination, Wm. ALDEN and Francis BECKETT,
charged with feloniously carrying away seventeen cheeses, the property
of Thomas BACK. And on Wednesday was committed to the said
gaol, Ann, the wife of Robert RANSOME, charged with having
together with John CALVER, received of William ALDEN, and
Francis BECKETT, ten cheeses, the property of the said Thomas
BACK.
The same day was committed to the city gaol, Isaac HILL, charged
with being concerned in the above robbery.
Last Wednesday morning James CULVER, of King-street, and John
ADCOCK, of St James's, in this city, were both carried to the Norfolk
and Norwich Hospital, the former with his leg broken, so that the
bones came through the skin, by a piece of timber falling upon it,
and the latter having received several stabs from a soldier's bayonet.
Tuesday morning last Joseph TRUNDEL, late of this city, was found
dead near the North Battery, on the Denes, Yarmouth.
Married.
On Thursday last, in the precincts of the Cathedral, the Rev. Mr
BEEVOR of this city, to Miss Elizabeth BULLOCK, the youngest
daughter of the late Thomas BULLOCK, Esq., of this county.
13 October 1781. Page 3, column 1
Philip HUBBARD,
Perukemaker, and Hair-dresser,
Having taken the Shop of the late Mr BEALES, near Messrs CARTER
and COPPING's, Grocers, takes the Opportunity of soliciting the
Favours of the Friends of Mr BEALES. He also returns Thanks for
the Favours he received at his old Shop, and assures his Friends, and
the Public, in general, that it will be his constant study to merit a
Continuance of them.
John TOLL, jun.
Hatters and Hosiers.,
Being removed from the Corner of Brigg's Lane in the Shop formerly
in the Occupation COLDHAM and BAYLEY, near the Angel in the
Market-Place, Norwich, informs his Friends and the Public, that he
has laid in a good and fresh Assortment of every Article in the above
Branches; also black Modes and Sattins [sic], coloured Sarsnets and
Persians, Women's Silk Hats, Cloaks and [indecipherable word], Gauzes,
etc which he is determined to sell Wholesale and Retale [sic] on the
lowest Terms; he respectfully acknowledges the repeated Favours of his
Friends, and earnestly solicits a Continuance thereof, which he hopes to
merit by a constant Attention to supply them with the best Articles.
N.B. The Wine and Liquor Trade will be carried on a the Old Shop for
the present, where all Orders will be gratefully received, and carefully
executed by BLECKLY, TOLL and Co.
Note. The House and Shop in Brigg's-Lane to be Lett.
13 October 1781. Page 3, column 3
To be Lett, and entered upon immediately, at Heacham, in Norfolk,
about fourteen Miles from Lynn, and ten from Brancaster and Burnham,
Heacham Manor Farm, late in the Occupation of Mr John CHAPMAN,
deceased; consisting of the Manor House, Barns, Stables, Outhouses,
and upwards of 940 Acres of Arable Land, Meadow, Pasture, and Salt
Marsh, free from all Rectorial Tythes [sic].
Enquire of Mr Robert SCARFE, of Snettisham, who will shew [sic]
the Premisses [sic].
13 October 1781. Page 4, column 1
To be Sold by Auction, (And for Ready Money only)
On Wednesday the 17th of Oct. 1781, and the following Days at Mount
Amelia, in Ingoldesthorpe, Norfolk, late the Dwelling House of Richard
GARDINER, Esq., deceased.
All the Genuine Furniture in the said House, and other Effects on the
Premisses [sic], consisting of several very modern and elegant Four-post
Mahogany Bedsteads, with extraordinary good Beddings and Hangings,
one of which in particular being of a rich Crimson Silk Damask, very
handsome and fresh, valuable Pictures and Prints, Window Curtains, Pier
and other Glasses, Chairs, Tables, etc. Servants Beds and Kitchen
Furniture of all Sorts, in exceeding good Condition.
N.B. A most superb and curious India Cabinet, a remarkable fine
reflecting Telescope, and a spring Clock, as good as new.
The Sale will begin each Morning at Ten o'Clock, and continue till
the whole be sold.
20 October 1781. Page 2, column 4
In the nights of Saturday and Sunday last some villains entered the
garden ground belonging to Mr John ANDREWS, in St Michael's at
Thorn Lane, and stole thereout all the rope-making utensils belonging
to Mr Henry MATCHETT, in Stephen's, and did other considerable
damage. The above ground has been several times entered, and
considerable damage done thereon.
Married.
Mr Richard GARRETT, grocer, in St Clement's, to Miss ROOKS, of
St George's.
Died.
Friday last, Mrs DARE, wife of Mr DARE, grocer, at St Martin's at Palace.
-- Sunday last, at Horstead, Peter BARET, Esq., aged 76. -- Yesterday
morning, suddenly, Mrs WHITING, aged 93. -- Friday last, at Yarmouth,
Mr Robert BARBER, merchant, a man much respected. -- Wednesday last,
at Easton, near this city, Miss Mary MEEK, sister of Mr John MEEK , of
Great Yarmouth.
October 1, 1781.
Lost, a Box, directed for Elizabeth GARNER, at Mr HAGGARD's, St
John Maddermarket, Norwich, containing the following Articles, viz.
one fine white Ground Chintz Cotton Gown; one ditto blue Ground with
small Sprigs; one ditto red Ground, strip'd and flower'd; one ditto black
Ground, flower'd white; one old white Ground with Pink Sprigs; one
new Manchester Petticoat; one corded Dimity Under Coat; five Shifts;
one fine Muslin Apron, work'd Border and Sprigs; one other Sprig'd
Muslin Apron; two Irish Cloth Aprons, one coloured ditto; two Pair
Cotton Stockings; one Pair white Worstead; one Pair laced Ruffles;
one Pink Callimaneo Coat; an old black ditto; one Pair Stuff Shoes;
one Pair Pockets; one Pair Stays; five Pair Shift Sleeves; one white
Pocket Handkerchief; eight Tuckers; four lac'd Borders for Caps; one
Pair Buckles; one Prayer-book; Gloves, Ribbons, etc.
Whoever has found the Same, and will bring it to John THOMPSON,
the Swaffham Carrier, shall receive Half a Guinea Reward.
N.B. If any of the above Articles be offered to Pawn or Sale, the Parties
are requested to be stopped, and to give Notice as above.
20 October 1781. Page 3, column 1
Mary TITTER, Distiller, Grocer, and Tallowchandler,
Returns her most sincere Thanks to her Friends and Customers for the
many Favours conferred upon her since the Decease of her late Husband,
and begs a Continuance of the Same, as she has now by her some very
fine Jamaica Rum, French Brandy, and Holland Geneva; likewise British
Brandy and Gin, very fine Raspberry Brandy, etc etc.
Whereas many Advertisements have appeared in this Paper, requesting
all Persons who stood indebted to the late Timothy TITTER, Distiller, of
this City, deceased, to pay their respective Debts to Mary TITTER, his Wife,
or Mr William UTTEN, Attorney, in the Lower Close, or Mr Thomas RIX,
Shoe, Patten and Heel Maker, in St Andrew's Middle Street, facing the
Cockey Lane, of which many Persons concerned have not taken due Notice,
this is therefore to inform them, that unless they pay the same immediately,
as above they will be sued without further Notice.
Turnpike Road from Norwich to Scole.
Notice is hereby given, that the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road, acting
under an Act of Parliament made and passed in the 12th Year of the Reign
of his present Majesty King George the Third, intitled "An Act for enlarging
the Term and Powers of an Act for repairing and widening the Road leading
from the City of Norwich to Scole Bridge, in the County of Norfolk," will
meet at the White Swan, at Stratton St Mary, in the said County, on
Wednesday the 7th Day of November next, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon,
in order to consult about erecting a Side Gate on the said Turnpike Road,
at the Lane leading to Flordon, at the back of Rainthorpe Hall.
By order of the Trustees,
Henry BROWNE, Clerk.
Oct. 16, 1781.
20 October 1781. Page 3, column 2
Town of Dunton, in the Hundred of Gallow, in Norfolk, October 17,
1781.
Lost, supposed to be Stolen, in the Night of Sunday, the 14th Instant,
from the said Town of Dunton, a Sorrel Gelding, of the Cart Kind,
six Years old off, about 14 Hands high, bald Face, two white feet
behind, and one white foot before, the Property of Mr MALLETT, of
Dunton. Whoever shall apprehend the Person or Persons, who stole, or
was or were concerned in stealing the said Gelding, so as he or they be
lawfully convicted, shall be entitled to and paid a Reward of Ten
Guineas, in ten Days after Conviction, out of the Treasury of the
Association and Subscription entered into by several Gentlemen residing
in and about the Neighbourhood of Fakenham, in the said County, in
pursuance of Articles entered into for that Purpose, by applying to
HAWYS and STOKES, Treasurers, at Fakenham.
27 October 1781. Page 2, column 2
We have an undoubted authority to assure our readers, that the West
Norfolk regiment, commanded by the Right Hon. the Earl of ORFORD,
has orders to remain at Hull, in Yorkshire, during the winter cantonment.
Thursday being the Anniversary of his Majesty's Accession to the Throne,
the same was observed at Yarmouth in the usual manner: the guns at the
fort, and on board the men of war, were fired. One of the men belonging
to the train of artillery was unfortunately killed by the gun going off
while he was ramming down the charge, and a seaman on board the
Alderney had his hand so shattered, that it is feared it must be amputated.
27 October 1781. Page 2, columns 2 & 3
Extract of a letter from London, Oct 18, 1781.
"Having been informed the unfortunate youth, John SHEPPARD, who was
to suffer this morning at Tyburn for forgery, was a Gentleman I had
formerly seen in Norfolk, I attended the melancholy proceedings in order
to satisfy myself of the identity. As he was indulged with a place in the
Ordinary's coach, I could not see him till he had joined the other 12
malefactors under the fatal tree, between ten and eleven o'clock. He
seemed truly penitent, and took an affecting leave of a young man, who,
some said, was his younger brother, and others a particular friend.
Whilst these unhappy mortals were offering up their last prayers to Heaven,
a messenger made his way through the crowd, and delivered to the Sheriff
a respite for Mr SHEPPARD, who was accordingly taken from the Cart
into the Ordinary's coach, where he sat whilst three women, and nine men,
were launch'd into eternity!
The respite was sent from Judge ASHURST at the Old Bailey to the
Sheriffs, while at Tyburn, to stay the execution of SHEPPARD, convicted
of forgery. This unusual order induced the Sheriffs to send to the Secretary
of State's Office, where they received an answer, that he was not included
in their warrant. On a further investigation it appeared, that the
unfortunate young man, who was within a minute of being launched into
eternity, the cap being drawn over his eyes, stood in arrest of judgement,
upon a supposed error in indictment, which remained for the decision of
the Judges, and consequently ought not to have been reported. He was
brought back to Newgate about one o'clock, and his deportment bespoke
a strong sensibility of that fate he had so narrowly escaped.
The respite would have been too late, had not an accident of the most
shocking kind intervened. A scaffold on which were a prodigious
concourse of people, suddenly gave way and fell down, burying many
of the unhappy people in the ruins; this occasioned the execution to be
delayed a considerable time, and in the interim the convict's life was
saved.
Another cause of delay was that one of the women had not a
handkerchief large enough to cover her face, till one was procured by a
humane spectator.
It is said he was much shocked at seeing an acquaintance in one of the
galleries, of whom he had taken an affectionate leave in the Press-yard.
It is somewhat remarkable, that neither the Court or Jury had any
intimation at his trial that the opinion of the twelve Judges was to be
taken, and I hope his Majesty will extend his royal mercy to a reprieve,
should the Judges determination prove unfavourable. -- So flagrant an
instance of neglect Somewhere was perhaps never known. I hope for
the sake of justice, that the Blame will rest where it ought to do - the
life of a man, however culpable, is too precious to be sacrificed to
remissness of office!"
27 October 1781. Page 2, column 3
Last week was married at Denton, Mr John PAUL, of Mettingham Castle,
to Miss COLE, of Denton, an agreeable Lady with a handsome fortune,
and every other requisite to render the marriage state happy.
On Sunday last was married at the parish church of St Mary,
Whitechapel, London, Mr William LOVEGROVE, son of Mr LOVEGROVE,
an eminent salesman in Leadenhall Market, to Miss TOOKE, daughter
of the late Mr John TOOKE, of Holt, in this county.
On Monday died at Diss, in an advanced age, after a quiet and peaceful
life, Robert SPURDENS, sen., one of the people called Quakers.
Last Monday night died (at Mr John WATSON's, peruke-maker, St
Michael at Plea) Mr Christopher Michael DREXELL, foreign clerk to Mr
George MALTBY, of this city, aged 36 years.
Thursday died at Fritton, much respected, Mr William DENNY, a
considerable farmer of that place.
To the Inhabitants of St Peter's Mancroft, Norwich.
The clandestine Attempts of your late Under-minister to obtrude upon
you whom he pleased for his Successor, calls loudly for your
Discountenance and Opposition; for should it be suffered to succeed,
it will be an Example and Encouragement to your Ministers, for
the Future, by a like Contrivance, to palm upon you Persons of their
own Appointment to succeed them; and, In All Cases of Resignations,
your Ministers, and not you, will be deemed to have the Power of
Election; and your Right will dwindle into a mere Conge d'Election,
(License to elect) subject to their Nomination, or Appointment.
I congratulate you on the Opportunity now afforded you by electing
a Gentleman of Learning and Character to supply the present Vacancy;
and of conferring a Favour upon a Man who not only merits it, but, on
account of his numerous Family, wants it, more than either of the other
Candidates.
[signed] A. Parishioner.
Oct. 26, 1781.
27 October 1781. Page 2, column 4
Norwich, October 28, 1781.
Messrs F. and J. RIVETT, Silk Dyers, from London, beg leave to inform
their Friends, and in the Public in general, that they have taken a House
near the Hall in the Market, where they intend carrying on the above
Business in all its various Branches. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who
please to favour them with their Commands, may depend on their being
executed in a neat and expeditious Manner, and their Favours most
gratefully acknowledged,
by their most obedient and humble Servants,
F. and J. RIVETT.
N.B. Linen Furniture, Negligees, or Gowns, cleaned and glazed Whole,
and Gentlemen's Cloaths [sic] cleaned wet or dry; also Bedding of all
Kinds, upon the most reasonable terms.
To be Sold, a large Quantity of oak, Ash, some Beech, Sycamore, and
Lombardy Poplar Plants, all of which are five and six Years Growth,
very good healthy Plants, and will be sold on such exceeding cheap Terms
as to make them an Object well worth the Attention of any Person
inclined to plant this Autumn.
Wanted, Some Acorns, Ashenkeys, Beach Masts, and Spanish
Chestnut Seeds: - Enquire of Mr COBB, at Felbrigg, near Cromer, Norfolk.
27 October 1781. Page 3, column 1
Blakeney, Oct 23, 1781.
Judith BOND (Relict of Thomas BOND), late of the parish of Blakeney,
in the County of Norfolk, Coal merchant, deceased) takes this
Opportunity of informing the Public, that she and her Son intend to
carry on the Coal Trade as usual. -- She returns her sincere and hearty
Thanks to all their former Customers, and humbly requests the
Continuance of their Favours; and all other Gentlemen or Tradesmen,
who please to favour her with their Commands, may depend on being
served with good Coals, on the lowest Terms.
Ran Away,
And left his Wife and Family chargeable to the Parish of Stibbard, near
Fakenham, in Norfolk, Robert EMPSON, by a Trade a Thatcher, but
follows Razor-grinding and Chimney-sweeping, and took with him a
Boy of the latter Profession; had on when he went away a light coloured
Coat and Scarlet Waistcoat, is about five Feet nine or ten Inches high,
wears his own dark lank Hair, has grey Eyes, and chews Tobacco.
Whoever will give Information where the said Robert EMPSON is, so
that he may be apprehended, to the Overseers of the said Parish of
Stibbard, shall be paid One Guinea as a Reward for their Trouble, by
G. C. GRAVER, Samuel BURTON, Richard SHARR, Overseers of Stibbard.
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