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Copyright © Pat Newby
April 2005
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On Thursday last was committed to the city gaol, Samuel MORRIS, alias CLARKE, for stealing from out of the dwelling-house of James SILLETT, in St Martin's at Oak, three linen sheets, one pair of sleeves, and three pair of worstead stockings, the property of the said James SILLETT.
We hear that Mr John SHADALOW, late of St Martin's at Oak, in this city, pawn-broker, has left by will, after the decease of his wife, one hundred pounds to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.
Last week died Miss Elizabeth ROBSON, youngest daughter of Mr John ROBSON, sen., of Yarmouth; a young Lady whose loss is sincerely regretted by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
Last week died at Dunton, in this county, Mr Beroni MALLET, a very considerable farmer; supposed to have left upwards of 40,000 pounds.
Tuesday last died Mr William WEST, baker, in St Michael Coslany.
Last week died, at Lynn, deservedly esteemed, and sincerely lamented by her family and friends, Mrs CURTIS, wife of Mr John CURTIS, of that town.
On Tuesday last died, aged 85, Mrs Ann CALLOW; she kept the Labour in Vain in this city forty-four years.
On the 21st ult. died, at Baconsthorpe, after a long and painful illness, which he bore with true Christian patience, the Rev. Mr John CUSTANCE, aged 69.
The Cheap Sale at James TWISS's Shop, at Gissing, in Norfolk, will
continue next Saturday, the 10th Day of November, inst., and no longer,
as the Shop will be shut up from that Time.
The Books will also remain at the Shop till next Saturday, that all
Persons indebted to the Estate and Effects of the said James TWISS, may
pay their Debts there; which they are required to do, that they may not be
sued for the same.
Note: The House and Shop, with the Land thereto belonging, are to be sold.
For Particulars apply to Mr James SIMPSON, of Diss; Mr COPPING, or
Mr WOOD, Grocers; or to Messrs FOSTER and COOPER, Attornies [sic]
at Law, in Norwich.
To be Sold an Estate at Edgefield, near Holt, in the County of Norfolk,
consisting of a good Dwelling House, Barn, Stables, and other Out-houses,
a good Malting Office, Mill House, and other Offices convenient for the
Malting Trade, and Orchard and Garden, well planted with Fruit Trees,
with fifty-five Acres of good Arable and Meadow Land, upon which hath
been lately planted some Quantity of young Timber. Between thirty and
forty Acres of Land is Copyhold, and the rest Freehold, now in the
Occupation of Mr John DAGLESS.
For further Particulars enquire of Mr John DAVY, AT Holt, or of the
said John DAGLESS.
Note. -- Mr DAGLESS having declined the Malting Business, all Persons
indebted to him are requested to pay him their respective Debts within
one Month from the Date hereof, or they will be put into the hands of an
Attorney. -- Nov 1st, 1781.
N.B. It is particularly desired, that all such Gentlemen Proprietors living at a great distance, who cannot attend in Person, will depute their Tenants, or some other Person to attend at the Time and Place, to act as Agents for them.
By order of the Commissioners,
Capel BRINGLOE, Solicitor.
These Pills are sold, Wholesale and Retail, by Mr NORTON, Surgeon, of Golden Square, the only Proprietor and Author of them; as also MAREDANI's Antiscorbutic Drops, so universally known and esteemed for curing the Leprosy, Scurvy, Fistulas, Piles, Ulcers, the Evil; also FENDON's Nervous Drops, at Six and Three Shillings the Bottle, which act in the same manner as VANDOUR's Pills; as also WACE's Asthmatic Drops, Recommended in the following Complaints, which (as has been experienced) they have in a short time effectually removed, viz. Asthmas, Consumptions, Spitting of Blood, Coughs, Hoarseness, Chin Cough, so incident to Children, and all Disorders of the Breast and Lungs; they also instantly give relief in Nauseous decayed Appetites, Vomiting, and the Wind Cholic [sic]. Price Six Shillings, and Three Shillings per Bottle.
Note. By the Author's appointment, these Pills are sold retail, at (Two Shillings and Sixpence the Box,) by the Printer of this Paper; Mr EATON, Bookseller, Yarmouth, and Messrs HOLLINGWORTH and Co., at Lynn.
On Thursday last the Officers of Wells, with the assistance of a party of the 3d regiment of dragoon guards, seized in a vault under a hog-stye [sic], at Hunstanton, 88 half anchors of gin and brandy, which they conveyed safely to the Custom House at Wells.
Last Monday, the boat belonging to the Custom House smack, seized at Bacton, 200 casks of liquor, which were carried to the Custom House, at Yarmouth.
Saturday last was committed to the Castle, by Samuel RASH, and William GIRLING, Esqrs., Joseph MITCHELL, William FISHER, and John WATERS, for robbing the warren of Mr James SMITH of Beechamwell, on the 31st of October last, as was also Edward AGGIS for receiving the rabbits, knowing them to be stolen, MITCHELL, FISHER, and WATERS, had been servants to Mr SMITH for many years.
Wednesday was married at Loddon, Mr SMITH, of Claxton-hall, a considerable farmer, to Mrs TRICKER, at the Swann Inn, in that town.
A few days since was married at Gretna Green, in Dumfriesshire, in Scotland, Mr Robert WEST, jun, of Forncett, to Miss Mary BARTON, of the same place, an agreeable young lady.
Sunday last died, aged 81, at Gressenhall, Dame Mary LE STRANGE, relict of Sir Henry LE STRANGE, of Hunstanton, in this county, Bart. and sister to the late Roger NORTH of Rougham, Esq., she dying without issue, her jointure descends to Sir Edward ASTLEY, Bart. and Nicholas STYLEMAN, of Snettisham, Esq.
Last week died Mrs BIRCHAM, wife of Mr William BIRCHAM, of Reepham, after a tedious illness, through which she displayed great patience and true resignation. Her conduct as a wife, parent, and friend, was highly exemplary -- her charitable and benevolent disposition gain'd her extensive respect.
Last week died, aged 96, Mr John BOYCE, formerly a common brewer in this city.
Saturday last died at Walsingham, much respected, Mr Robert LAMBERT, who many years kept the Black Lion Inn, in that town.
Last Friday died at Yarmouth, aged 82, Mr Henry MAYES, formerly master of a vessel in the East Country trade.
At a meeting of several respectable Gentlemen, Inhabitants of the Parish
of St Peter of Mancroft, it was proposed that the Rev. Mr NEWTON
should be requested to relinquish his Intention of standing the Poll, at
the ensuing Elections of an Under-minister. -- Mr NEWTON, perfectly
submissive to the Measure recommended to him, begs Leave to give
the Parishioners no further Trouble upon the present Vacancy. -- He
returns his very respectful and grateful Acknowledgments to those
Inhabitants who either promised, or intended, to vote for him. -- His is
conscious of having been actuated by the most honourable Motives
upon this Occasion, and hopes that no Part of his Conduct will ever
disgrace the Approbation of those who meant to support him.
Lower Close, Nov. 10, 1781.
All the Household Furniture, and Stock in Trade of the said R. LEVERINGTON; consisting of Beds, Chairs, Tables, and Kitchen Furniture; several Parcels of Deals, Ladders, an Anvil, and various other Articles. The Sale begins at ten o'Clock in the Morning; and precisely at twelve will be sold the said Dwelling House, with a Stable, Wash House, etc. fitted up in a neat and convenient Manner, with a pleasant Garden in the Front of the House. -- For Particulars enquire of Messrs. CATO and SWAIN, Plaisterers; or A. SIZELAND, Bethel street.
By order of the Trustees,
Henry BROWNE, Clerk.
By their humble Servant,
Philip PENTIN.
On Wednesday evening last, a fire broke out at the Lottery Office of Messrs FREER and Co. in this city, owing to a piece of timber being laid into the brick work of the chimney, but fortunately was discovered before any material damage was done, otherwise, as the wind was very high that evening, the consequence might have been dreadful. -- Builders should be particularly careful in introducing timber, or the ends of beams into chimnies [sic], as not only the property, but the lives of many have been sacrificed by such means.
This week was married, Mr BURROWS, grocer, in Magdalen-street, to Miss RICHER, of this city, an agreeable young lady, with every accomplishment to render their marriage state happy.
Tuesday last was married at Bramerton, Mr Robert RUDD, of that place, a considerable farmer, to Miss COOK, an agreeable young lady, with a genteel fortune.
On Wednesday was married at the Quakers Meeting, at Wymondham, Mr Thomas BROADBANK, to Miss Sarah BUTTERFIELD, both of Mattishall, in this county.
On Friday evening, the 9th inst. died at Hempnall, in this county, aged 93, Mrs PARSONS, relict of the late Rev. Joseph PARSONS, M.A., Vicar of that parish, and sister of the first Lord Visc. GRIMSTON. -- A lady who, to the accomplishments which grace polite life, added the virtues which adorn the Christian.
Yesterday morning died, Mrs BECKWITH, wife of Mr John BECKWITH, of the Close, whose loss is truly regretted by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
Last Tuesday was interred at Brinton, the remains of Mrs Ann GUYBON, relict of Wm. GUYBON, Esq., of Thursford, in this county.
The following Scheme of Chances is the most plain, equitable, and advantageous, of any yet published, (except by such as do not mean to pay the Demands; and therefore it is indifferent to them what they offer,) viz. Chances to continue the whole Time of Drawing -- At one Guinea, which may gain from 10 pounds to 2,200 pounds. -- Chances at 10 shillings six pence may gain from 5 pounds to 1100 pounds. -- Chances at 5 shillings from 21 pounds to 600 pounds. -- Chances at 2 shillings and six pence from 1 pound 5 shillings to 350 pounds. -- And First Drawn, in the course of seventeen Days of Drawing, notwithstanding they may be Blanks, they may gain from 25 pounds to 2,200 pounds.
The Chances will clearly explain every Particular themselves, and we leave it to the candid Public to judge the superior Advantage of these Chances to any others whatever. Note. Tickets Insured, and Numbers registered at Sixpence each.
On Paying One Shilling only the Adventurer will receive a prize of Fifty Pounds, if his Number is any Prize above Twenty Pounds.
And One Hundred Pounds If it is the First Drawn upon the Day insured. This most eligible Plan, by which such considerable Sums may be gained for such trifling Risque [sic], will continued for the first Six Days, at One Shilling each.
N.B. Messrs SHARMAN and Co.'s much approved and unequalled Adventures at Six Guineas, Three Guineas, One Guinea and Half, One Guinea, Sixteen Shillings, Fifteen Shillings, and a Half a Guinea, will continue to be sold during the Drawing by Messrs CHASE and Co. warranted undrawn the preceding Evening; of whom Schemes at large, describing the many very great Advantages arising therefrom, may be had Gratis.
An Estate at Little Snoring, in the said County, consisting of a Dwelling
House, and a Pightle of Land thereto adjoining, now in the Occupation of
John WALDEN.
This Estate is Freehold, and worth to lett [sic] four Pounds per Annum.
This Estate adjoins to, and has a Right of Common over the Commons
of Little Snoring aforesaid.
Also an Estate at Colkirk, in the said County, in the occupation of William RUDD, and the Widow PARKER; consisting of a Dwelling, with a Garden, or Orchard, adjoining, worth to lett [sic] four Pounds per Annum. -- This Estate is likewise Freehold.
Also a Freehold Estate at Hempton, in the said County, late in the occupation of Henry JOHNSON, consisting of a Tenement, and a Yard adjoining, known by the name of High House, worth to lett fifty Shillings per Annum.
Further Particulars may be had of Mr John HALL, of Fakenham, or of Mr John PYE, Attorney, at Walsingham, in the said County.
One other Farm, containing three Hundred Acres, now in the occupation of Mr Thomas SCOTT.
And one other Farm, containing three Hundred Acres, now in the Occupation of Mr Robert RAWLING.
The above Farms are situate within three Miles of Downham, in Norfolk. For further Particulars enquire of Isaac PASKE; Needham Market, Suffolk, or Anthony CANHAM, at Fordham.
Same day the Rev. Mr John WALKER was instituted to the Vicarage of Stoke Holy Cross, in Norfolk, on the presentation of the Rev. the Dean and Chapter of Norwich; and also licensed to the perpetual Curacy of St John's Timberhill, in this city, on the nomination of the Dean and Chapter.
Lieutenant Richard GARDINER, of the Royal Independent company, and formerly in the West Norfolk regiment, is promoted Captain of a company in the 102d regiment of foot, now under orders for the East Indies.
On Friday evening was seized in Bawdswell Field, in this county, by Mr William SHARP, officer of excise, at Foulsham, 18 half-ankers of brandy, 11 ditto of geneva, and about 180 pounds weight of tea.
Also to be sold several stacks of good Hay, a great Quantity of Rowings and other Feed, and diverse Utensils and Implements of Husbandry, now being upon the said Farms.
Enquire of Mr ALGAR, of Old Buckenham, in Norfolk.
The Out-door Stock consists of nine good and useful Draft Horses, one Saddle ditto, one Bay Filley [sic], and two Foals, Breeding Sow, and ten Store Pigs, several Head of Neat Stock, one Waggon [sic], almost new, three Road Carts, Market ditto, Ploughs, Harrows, Harness, etc. Note. The Out-door Stock will be sold the first Day, and each Day's Sale to begin at ten o'Clock.
Removed for the Conveniency of Sale, and will be sold by Hand and
Auction, by Henry TAGG, Upholder, Appraiser, Cabinet-Maker, and
Auctioneer, on Monday, November 27, 1781, and the two following
Days, at a commodious Room at the Pitt's Arms, in Burnham Market,
and on Thursday, November 30, and the two following Days, at the
Fleece, in Wells next the Sea.
The remaining Part of the Stock in Trade of the Miss PIGGs, Milliners;
consisting fine Cottons and Linens for Gowns, Irishes, Russias, Long
Lawns, Striped and Sprigg'd, and Plain Muslins, all Widths, Striped
and Flowered, and Clear Lawns, a Variety of Black and White Gauze,
Modes, Persians and Sarsnets, Silk Petticoats, Boys Silk Caps, a Quantity
of Ladies and Gentlemen's Gloves, Children's work'd Caps, Black
and White Silk Handkerchiefs, coloured Silk ditto, Linen and Cotton
ditto, Gimps of all Sorts, a Quantity of fashionable Ribband, all Widths,
a Variety of fine Thread Lace, and Edgings, Black, ditto and Number
Thread, ditto and Cottons, with a Variety of Books, in good Condition;
a very capital Fowling-piece.
N.B. The above Goods were all purchased within two Years, and are put
in small Lots for the Conveniency of private Families.
Note. Each Day's Sale by Hand begins from nine in the Morning till two,
and by Auction from three till ten in the Evening.
This Day is published, Price 1 shilling neatly bound in Red, embellished
with elegant Engravings of two Ladies in the Dress of 1781, and twelve
of the most fashionable Head Dresses, The Ladies Own Memorandum
Book: Or, Daily Pocket Journal for the Year 1782. Designed as Methodical
Register of all their Transactions of Business, as well as
Amusement.
Containing, an Introductory Essay on human Life, considered as a
Garden. -- Birth days of the principle Sovereigns in Europe. -- Tables of
Precedency [sic] among Ladies. -- Table of the Sun's Rising. -- Remarkable
occurrences in 1781. -- Journal of the American War. -- An exact Table
of the Window tax. -- Answers to last Year's Enigmas, Rebusses, and
Paradoxes. -- Original Songs and Poetical Pieces. -- New Songs sung at
Vauxhall, etc. -- Country Dances for the Year 1782. -- Useful Market
Tables. -- Days for buying and transferring Stocks, etc etc etc.
By a Lady.
London, Printed for G. ROBINSON, No.25 Pater-noster Row; and T.
SLACK, Newcastle; and sold by J. RUSSEL, S. BLADON, and E.
NEWBERY.
Of whom may be had Price 1 shilling neatly bound in Red, Embellished
with a Plate of the fashionable Dresses of the year 1781, and the Royal
Supper at Windsor Castle, on the Prince of Wales's Birth Day, The Ladies
Annual Journal: Or, Complete Pocket Book for the Year 1782.
Also, Price 1 shilling neatly bound in Red, Embellished with a beautiful
Historical Print, entitled Female Influence; and the most fashionable
Dresses of the Year 1781, The Ladies Pocket Journal: Or, Toilet Assistant,
for the Year 1782.
Likewise, Price 1 shilling neatly bound in Red, Embellished with a fine
View of the Royal Visit to Admiral PARKER at the Nore, and the Dresses
of the Year 1781, The Ladies most elegant and convenient Pocket Book,
for the Year 1782.
Note. The above, with Almanacks printed for the Stationer's Company, and Memorandum Books of all sorts for the Year 1781, are Sold Wholesale and Retail by R. BEATNISSE [might be BEATNIFFE], in Norwich.
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.