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Copyright © Pat Newby
April 2005
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Note. Further Particulars may be had of Messrs DE HAGUE and Son, Attornies [sic], in Norwich, and of Mr Thomas HICKS, Attorney, in Watton.
All Persons who stand indebted to her, are desired to discharge the same, within one Month from the Date hereof, or they will be sued without further Notice. And all Persons to whom the said S. LIVOCK stands indebted, are desired to send in their Accounts immediately, that they may be discharged.
To be Sold, and entered upon immediately, a Windmill, in exceeding good
Repair, with a Messuage and compleat [sic] Baking Office entirely new built,
Freehold, situate in the Parish of Shouldham, near Fincham, in the County
of Norfolk.
For Particulars apply to Mr Bartholomew RAMSEY, of Stow Hall, near
Downham-market.
They will have a Carriage from Norwich every Night, Friday excepted, and from the Bull Inn, Bishopgate Street, London, every night, Saturday excepted.
Inside Passengers by Coach 15 shillings. -- Outside 9 shillings.
Inside by Expedition -- 18 shillings. -- Outside 10 shillings and 6 pence.
14 pounds [weight] Luggage allowed.
The Subscribers are as under:
John BARKER, Esq. of Shropham
William COLHOUNE, Esq. of East Wretham
Ralph CALDWELL, Esq. of Hilborough
William GRIGSON, Esq. of West Wretham
James NELTHORPE, Esq. of Lynford
Lord WALSINGHAM, of Merton
William WOODLEY, Esq. of Eccles
The Executors of Chas. WRIGHT, Esq. of Kilverstone
The Rev. Mr Coleby BULLOCK, of Shipdham
The Rev. Mr BOND, of Ellingham
The Rev. Mr John BUCK, of Hingham
The Rev. Mr CHAMBERAYNE, of Great Gressingham
The Rev. Mr James HICKS, of Denver
The Rev. Mr SCOTT, of Watton
The Rev. Mr TWELLS, of Caston
The Rev. Mr WATTS, of Ashill
Ashill: Mr Edward BUSKALL, Roger JARY, Nathaniel OAKES, Robert
PATRICK.
Attleborough: The Executors of Mr James CHAPMAN
Bradenham: Mr Peregrine HARDY, Abraham MOULTON
Bodney: Mr Roger HOLLAND
Little Buckenham: Mr Samuel FULLER, James Whiting FISHER
Caston: Mr George GROOME, Robert SMITH, Thomas HOWES
Cranworth: Mr Robert MALTWOOD
Colverstone: Mr Robert CLARKE
Croxton: Mr Woodward BIDWELL
Carbrooke: Mr John CLARKE, William DACK, Francis EDWARDS,
Thomas FEVERALL, Fuller GREENGRASS, Peter LEGGATT, Thomas
REYNOLDS, Nathaniel STAGG.
Bradfield: Mr William BARNARD [might be BURNARD]
Great Cressingham: Mr Jonathan DEEKS, George SPURGEON
Little Cressingham: Mr John FERRER, William HEY, Davey WINDETT
Downham: Mr Jonas WESTON
Great Ellingham: Mr James BARNARD, John BARNARD, George CATTON,
John MANN.
Little Ellingham: Mr John BROWNE, John BROWNE [yes, there are two]
Griston: Mr William ABELL, John LAND
Grimstone: Mr William TRUNDELL
Hingham: Mr Samuel GILLMAN, Thomas HARVEY
Holme Hale: Mr William SMITH
Hardingham: Mr Jeffery CARTER, Reuben GILLMAN
Hockham: Mr John HAMMOND, Mrs Susannah RUDDERHAM, Mr Robert
WARNER
Igborough: Mr Thomas WHISTLES
Letton: Mr Burway HOWARD
Merton: Mr George FOX, John MUNNINGS
Norwich: Mr John MORPHEW
Necton: Mr Edward FARRER, Gregory FULLER, James MEADOWS
Ovington: Mr John MINNS, Samuel WRIGHT, William WARD, John
WHALEBELLY
Rockland: Mr John FILBY, John HOWARD
Keymerstone: Mr Thomas WEST
Saham: Mr Hugh BOUGHEN, Edward CLARKE, Henry GARNER, Samuel
HUNT, Charles HUNT, John LEGGATT, William OVERLAND, John ROSE,
Bell WILLOMATT, jun.
Shipdham: Mr Charles CATTON, William GIBSON, David LONGE,
Thomas MARDWELL, George PAYNE
Southbergh: Mr Richard COPLAND, David LEVANS
Sturston: Mr William SMITH
Stow-bedon: Mr Thomas ELDRED
Stanford: Mr Henry BARTLETT
Swaffham: Mr Thomas MUTTITT
Tottington: Mr William FARRER, THOMPSON [sic], William BALE,
Henry ELDRED, Thomas FORSTER, John OAKES
Thexton: Mr Thomas BARTON, Clement WACE
Thetford: Mr Thomas HAYLETT
Whinbergh: Mr John PYKE, Edward WEST
West Wretham: Mr Thomas GREENGRASS, Robert HAWES
Wood Rising: Mr Richard DARBY, Edward MARGERSON
Watton: Mr John BRETT, The Executors of Mr J. BENNETT, Mr Edward
CROCKLEY, Burden HICKS, Thomas HICKS, HARVEY and LONGE,
Thomas LACEY, Stephen NURSE, Wm. Lane ROBINSON, Robert
RISEING, Robert SWALLOW, jun., John SPURRILL, John WARD,
John WALLMAN, D. and W. YOUNGE.
N.B. Such subscribers as were absent at the Meeting, are, according to an Order of the said Society, directed to pay their 2 shillings and 6 pence each to the Treasurer, within one Month from the Date hereof, towards augmenting the Fund of the said Society, or they will be excluded all Benefits under the Articles of the Association.
Monday last the convicts sentenced to hard labour on the Thames, were conveyed from the castle and city gaol to Woolwich, pursuant to their sentence at the last assizes.
Wednesday last PAYNE, with two other pirates, were executed at Execution Dock. PAYNE is to be brought to Yarmouth to be hung in chains on the sea coast.
On Thursday morning last was married, Mr Bartholomew SEWELL, grocer, of St Michael's, to Miss LINCOLN, of St George's parish, in this city.
Monday was married, at St Peter's of Mancroft, Mr BIDWELL [best guess as the 'D' in the name is very faint], of Thetford, to Miss TOLL, daughter of Mr TOLL, woollen and linen-draper, in the Market-place.
Sunday last died, Mrs WRIGHT, who kept the King's Head Inn, at Wymondham, near forty years.
Same day died, in Ber-street, Mr Robert TOOLEY, carcase butcher.
Last week died, at her house in Harpur-street, Mrs SPELMAN, relict of John SPELMAN, Esq., of Narborough, in this county.
On Monday the 19th of November died, at Petergate, in York, the Rev. John BUXTON, Rector of Bunwell and Carleton Rode, in the county of Norfolk. His Lady has lost a most tender and affectionate husband; his people a serious, sensible, and truly worthy pastor; and the world in general a good and respected man. He lived and died a good man and a good Christian. -- The livings of Bunwell and Carleton Rode are in the gift of John BUXTON, of Shadwell, in Norfolk, Esq.
Last Monday died, at Yarmouth, Mr NELSON, an officer of the Excise.
Friday last five noted poachers were apprehended near Walsingham; their guns and game were taken from them, and all of them committed to Walsingham bridewell; they belong to Norwich and St Faith's. -- And last week two poachers so cruelly beat a gentleman's game-keeper, near Methwould, that his life is despaired of. Diligent search is making after them.
A few days since as Mr POTTER, who keeps the Sign of the Swan at Sherington, was going home, he was attacked near the Falgate leading to Sherington Common by a single footpad, who robbed him of thirteen shillings and sixpence in silver. The villain was armed with a short gun, and had a dog with him.
On the first inst. the house of Mr Robert PURDY, the Sign of the Crown, at Weybourn, was broke into by two villains, who appeared to be chimney- sweeps, the one an elderly man, in a thread bare duffield coat, the other a young man, with a long slop or a pair of trowsers [sic], which reached down to the calves of his legs; they robbed him of a gun, a large silver watch, a pair of cased buckles, a large table cloth, 2 shillings and 6 pence in silver, and about 18 pence in halfpence.
On Sunday last was married, at Bintry, in this county, Mr Thomas BOND, of Blakeney, merchant, to Miss HOOK, of Bintry; an agreeable young lady, with a genteel fortune.
Last week was married at Holt, Mr William STOAKES, of Fakenham, Attorney at Law, to Miss Elizabeth BRERETON, daughter of the late Mr Shovel BRERETON, of Brinton.
A few days since died, Mr George ELWARD, of St Andrew's.
Lately died, on board the Justitia hulk, at Woolwich, Thomas RUMNEY, the noted horse-stealer, sent some time since from the city gaol.
On Monday last died, in the 44th year of her age, Mrs WHITE, wife of Mr John WHITE, hatter and hosier of this city. She was an affectionate wife, a tender parent, and sincere friend. Her death is greatly lamented by her inconsolable family, and even by those friends of the slightest acquaintance.
On Tuesday evening died, Sir Thomas CHURCHMAN, Alderman of Mancroft ward. He was elected Sheriff in 1757, and served the office of Mayor in 1761.
On Sunday last died, at Wellingham, near Beccles, Mrs Elizabeth PERRYSON, aged 90 years; by whose decease a considerable estate goes to the town of Lowestoft, for the support of the school, being the gift of the late John WILDE, of that town.
Last Sunday evening died, at Mr WATSON's, peruke-maker, St Michael at Plea, Mrs Ann CUSACK, relict of the late Mr James CUSACK, packer, in Coleman-street, London, aged 66; and on Friday her remains were removed in funeral procession, to proceed to the place of burial, in St Pancras church, near London.
On Monday last died, at Yarmouth, Mrs TAYLOR, relict of the late Mr John TAYLOR, of that town.
Last Sunday died, after a few hours illness, at Kenninghall Palace, in this county, William PAWLETT, Esq., late Captain in the army; much respected in the service, much lamented by his wife and family, and much esteemed by his acquaintance and the neighbourhood in which he resided -- as an agreeable companion and a worthy man. He served in the last war with great reputation, and after being again called into service, after behaving on many occasions with great gallantry and address, lost a leg by a cannonball shot from the American lines, Roxborough-hill, whilst on duty in the trenches at Boston-neck. On his return to England he was ship-wrecked on the Isle of Scilly, and preserved with great difficulty. His Majesty, in consideration of his eminent services, appointed him to a company of Invalids in the island of Jersey, which he enjoyed to his death.
Note. The Day of Election being fixed for Monday next, Dec. 10, the Friends of Mr COLMAN are requested to meet him at the Angel Inn, in the Market-place, at Nine o'Clock in the Morning, to proceed from thence to the Poll.
I am Gentlemen,
Your humble Servant,
John PATTESON. Friday, Dec. 7, 1781.
The most approved Masters will attend the School for the French and Italian Languages, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, Music, Dancing, and Drawing.
Nathaniel NICHOLSON, jun.
N.B. All Persons indebted to the above Nathaniel NICHOLSON, sen. are requested forthwith to pay their Debts to him; and all Persons having Demands upon him, are desired to send in their Accounts, that they may be discharged.
For Mr John PATTESON - 171, Mr Thomas COLMAN - 150, Majority - 21. Whereupon Mr PATTESON was declared duly elected. After which his friends dined at the King's Head, and the day was spent with the usual demonstrations of joy.
To John PATTESON, Esq. Alderman Elect of the Great Ward of Mancroft.
God grant you life to wear the golden chain,
And may your offspring e'er attain the same;
Your generous soul claims every honest heart,
Words are too weak your virtues to impart.
St Stephen's, Dec. 15, 1781.
The cities of London and Westminster, the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, Essex, and Hertfordshire, and the borough of Southwark, are about to present humble Petitions to his Majesty on the alarming situation of public affairs, the decay of trade and manufacture, and the decrease of rents and value of property. It is expected this loyal and constitutional measure will be adopted in every county, city, and borough in the kingdom; and, that the Representatives will be intrusted to support the prayer of the petition in their legislative capacity.
William PAYNE, lately executed for piracy on this coast was yesterday hung in chains upon a gibbet, above fifty feet high, erected on the Denes for that Purpose."
On Saturday last was seized, near Tottington, in this county, by Mr William JACKSON, Officer of Excise, at Swaffham, with a party of the Huntingdonshire Rangers now quartered there, three carts, with fifty half ankers of Geneva, which they safely conducted to the Excise office in Swaffham aforesaid.
Last Tuesday, about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, a poor woman was robbed of a few shillings by a footpad, about a mile from Watton, in the road to Hingham. The money was what she had received at Watton for her allowance from that parish, her husband being in the militia.
On Wednesday night the cellar belonging to Mr PHILLIPS, the Sign of the Peacock, was broke open, the door being next the street, and four gallons of gin, a quantity of rum, cheese, several pounds of candles, etc stolen thereout. -- Scarce a night passes but robberies are committed.
Tuesday was committed to the Castle, by S. RASH, Esq., John COOK, charged on the oaths of several persons with stealing three guineas, the property of Ambrose DAWSON, of Dereham.
Tuesday last was married Mr TRIGG, taylor [sic], to Mrs BANKS, both of this city.
Monday last died Mrs Lydia TAPPER, of St John's Maddermarket, aged 70.
Whereas in the Night of the 20th of December last the House of Mr Matthew RUDD, deceased, in the Parish of St Mary Coslany, was broke into, and robbed of sundry Goods. Some malicious Persons have falsely asserted that the Widow of the said Matthew RUDD herself embezzled the said Goods, to the Prejudice of her Character. This is to give Notice, that whosoever after the Date hereof shall give Information of any Person guilty of the above Defamation, shall be handsomely rewarded, and the utmost Rigour of the Law shall be exerted. [signed] Ann RUDD.
N.B. A Hearse and Mourning Coaches on the shortest Notice, and most reasonable Terms, by Jonas SILVEY.
To be Sold by Auction, by Henry TAGG, from Walsingham, On Friday December 28, and following Day, All the Farming Stock, Implements of Husbandry, and Household Furniture, of Mr Robert BECK, at his House in Tittleshall; comprising four Draught Horses, three Fillies, nine profitable Cows, two Heifers, Pigs, a good Waggon [sic], two Road Carts, Plough, Harrows, and other Utensils in the Farming Business; also seven Beds, complete, a Thirty-hour Clock, a very complete Coal Range, Drawers, Chairs, Tables, and Beer Vessels, with Dairy and Brewing Utensils. N.B. Each Day's Sale begins at Ten o'Clock. -- The Stock and the Goods may be viewed each Morning preceding the Sale. Note. Catalogues may be had at Mileham, Dereham, Fakenham, Burnham, at the Place of Sale, and of the Auctioneers, Walsingham.
To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, a genteel capital House, in Little Walsingham, in Norfolk, late in the Occupation of Mr Nathaniel COWPER, deceased; consisting of a Hall and two Parlours in Front, a Study, Kitchen, Barn, Stables, and other convenient Outhouses, a Yard, a Walled in Garden, with the Best of Fruit-trees, and about three Acres of inclosed Pasture Land near the Dwelling-house, with or without a Cottage adjoining.
Note. Enquire of Mr Nathaniel COWPER, of North Elmham, or of Mr Elisha GIRDLESTONE, Attorney, at Holt, both in the said County, or of Mr John FLEMING, Surgeon, at Little Walsingham aforesaid, who will shew [sic] the Premisses [sic].
On Thursday last two cod smacks towed a large Dutch hospital ship into Blakeney harbour, belonging to the Dutch East India Company, which had broke from her moorings in the Texel and was driven out to sea in a hard gale of wind, without any of the necessities of life to support them; there were 70 sick on board, and thirty of them not able to get out of their hammocks; one is since dead, and the others, we hear, are to be removed to Yarmouth prison.
On Saturday last an inquisition was taken before Thomas MARKS, gent. on view of the body of Henry GIBBS, horse-dealer, late of Tharston, in the 85th year of his age, who fell from his horse, near Harford-Bridge, and was killed on the spot. The jury found their verdict accidental death, and the horse a deodand of the value of 2 shillings and 6 pence.
Saturday last was committed to the city gaol, by John MORSE, Esq., Mayor, Philip TAYLOR, on suspicion of stealing four silk handkerchiefs, the property of Messrs SIELY and WRIGHT. Also detained on suspicion of stealing and carrying away two pairs of worsted stockings, the property of Hannah KEER.
Same day was committed by Roger KERRISON, Esq., William DIX, late of Skeyton in this county, for having fraudulently obtained from James FULCHER, one guinea, with whom he left a box as security for the same, in which he pretended a considerable quantity of china-ware was contained, but on opening the box, a quantity of stones packed up in straw only were found.
Tuesday last, Lancelot HOWLET, of this city, was convicted before Roger KERRISON, Esq., of carrying a gun, and hunting with dogs to destroy game on the lands of Sir John BERNEY, Bart. at Kirby, and being a person not qualified so to do, paid the penalty.
Tuesday was committed to the Castle by John FENN, Esq., Benjamin JESSOP of Weasenham, charged on the oath of Thomas GUNTON, of Tittleshall, wheelwright, on a violent suspicion of stealing a quantity of ash wood, from out of a wheelwright's yard, the property of Francis GUNTON, of Weasenham, aforesaid, which he since confessed.
Same day was committed by Thomas DURRANT, Esq., Elizabeth IVES, of Hoveton St Peter, charged on suspicion of stealing one linen gown, one stuff gown, one pair of silver cased buckles, two silk handkerchiefs, and two caps, the property of Amy CHAMBERLAIN, which she has confessed.
On Monday last the 9th instant the house of Mr Thomas ATHOW, of Holt, was broke into by some person or persons unknown, who forced open a bureau, but as it contained only some writings, they made off without any booty.
A few days since as one FLEWPOT, a charcoal-burner, at Guist, was returning home from Norwich, he rode his horse into a piece of water, near the side of the road; the horse endeavouring to drink, pulled him off the saddle into the water, whereby he was suffocated, although it was not a foot deep.
Thursday last was married, Chapman IVES, Esq., of Coltishall, to Miss RANSOME, of Wymondham.
On Tuesday last was married at St Peter's church, the Rev. Mr NICHOLS, to Miss MORPHEW, of this city.
Last week died at Yarmouth, Mr Parsons CUSTANCE, an eminent surgeon.
Last week died, greatly lamented, aged 73, Mr Robert SCOTTEN, farmer at Aldeby, in this county.
A few days since died, at the seat of Sir Martin FOLKES, Bart. of Hillington, in this county, the celebrated Mr Thomas WILDMAN. We hear his sudden death prevented his discovering to his kind protector, which he had promised to do, his particular and entertaining method of managing bees.
Aylsham Assembly will be on Wednesday next, the 26th instant. Thomas DURRANT, Esq., John B. PETRE, Esq., -- Stewards.
East Dereham First Subscription Assembly will be on Tuesday, Jan 1, 1782. Non-subscribers Tickets at 3 shillings each. Note. Tickets to be had at the King's Arms, and George Inn, East Dereham.
Lynn Subscription Assembly will be on Wednesday, December 26, 1781. Edmund ROLFE, Esq., Robert HALES, Esq., -- Stewards.
Swaffham Third Subscription Assembly will be on Thursday, January 3,
1782.
H.W. WILSON, Esq., William BIRCH, Esq., -- Stewards.
Last Sunday morning, between one and four o'Clock, some thieves broke into the house of Mr James YOUNGS, in St Martin's at Oak Lane, and stole thereout several articles, with which they got off undiscovered. -- See advertisement. [Appears later below]
On Wednesday afternoon as ten men, who had engaged to work on the fortifications at Yarmouth, was passing over the Broad at Barton Turf, on their way to that place, by some accident the boat overset, and they all perished.
The prisoners in the City Gaol return their most grateful thanks to John MORSE, Esq., Mayor, for a dinner of beef and plumb-pudding [sic], a threepenny loaf and a quart of beer each, on Christmas day. -- Also to two unknown benefactors, one of whom left half a guinea, the other seven shillings and sixpence.
Thursday last died at Thetford, in the 71st year of her age, Mrs Rebecca SPRATT, relict of the late Mr Isaac SPRATT, Attorney at Law, of this city.
On Sunday Morning died, in St Gregory's, in the 66th year of his age, Mr John WATSON who passed a life of virtue and benevolence, and was exceeded by no one in the several characters of husband, father, and friend.
We are sorry to find, that, the musical world have sustained a considerable loss in the death of master CROTCH, of this city, whose extempore performances on the organ so much astonished the world during the last two years. -- Lond. papers.
Whereas in the Night of Sunday, the 23d of December, Instant, Sixteen or Eighteen Poachers entered the Plantations in Blickling, belonging to the Earl of Buckingham, near adjoining his Park, and in his own Occupation, where they shot 14 or 15 Times; and on the Keepers being alarmed, and going there with their Assistants, the said Poachers threatened their Lives, swearing they would shoot them, and did violently assault and most cruelly beat and wound them, with their Guns and large Clubs, armed with Iron Spikes, insomuch that Jacob BLYTH, one of the Keeper's Assistants, is since dead by the Wounds which he then received, and the Life of James GIBONS [sic], another of the Assistants, greatly despaired of, and others of such Assistants most dangerously bruised and wounded.
For the Discovery and bringing to Justice these violent and inhuman Offenders, A Reward Of One Hundred Pounds is hereby offered to any Person or Persons who shall first make Discovery of them, so as they may be prosecuted to Conviction, by applying to Mr Robert COPEMAN, of Blickling.
[signed] Robert COPEMAN.
N.B. One of the Poachers appeared to be a very tall stout Man, wore a long white Slop, and had with him a rough coated light coloured Water Spaniel.
N.B. It being supposed that some of the Poachers may Have Marks of Blows upon them, it is therefore earnestly recommended to such Persons as live in a Neighbourhood where suspected Poachers usually dwell, to make Observation of such as may have received Blows, or any outward and visible Hurts, as the same may probably tend to a Discovery of the guilty Persons.
N.B. They left behind them a round Hat, with a pale blue Lining, and very bloody, also the broken Stocks of two Guns.
Note. The said Windmill, etc may be viewed any Day before the Auction. Mr Stephen WARNES, of Hindringham aforesaid, will shew [sic] the Premisses [sic].
And on Monday, Positively the last Night of performing this Season, For the Yearly Benefit of Mr BARRETT, Will be presented a Comedy, called Much Ado About Nothing. Singing between the Acts by Mrs WESTON. With an Interlude, taken from Massinger, containing the Defence of the Stage, on an Accusation brought before the Roman Senate. With a Farce, never performed here, called The Divorce.
Tickets to be had of Mr BARRETT, at Mr SEAMAN's in the Market-place, and at the usual Places.
Myrtle, [played by] Mr CHARLTON, And Indiana [played by] Mrs CHARLTON. Being their first Appearance on this Stage. To which will be added a Farce, called Neck or Nothing.
And on Thursday will be performed The Merchant of Venice, and the Farce of Love a-la- Mode. The parts of Shylock and Sir Archy Macksarcasn [best guess as rather smudged], by Mr WADDY, Being his first Appearance on this Stage. To begin at Six o'Clock.
Tickets to be had of Mr DOVE, at his office, of whom Places for the Boxes may be taken. Note. Constant Fires have been kept this Fortnight.
He respectfully hopes the Neighbourhood will continue their kind Encouragement to the School, and begs Leave to assure the Parents and Friends of the Children intrusted to his Care, that a strict Attention will be paid to their Morals and Behaviour, as well as to their Improvement in Learning.
Mary HAMNAL proposes likewise to open a School this Quarter, and will teach all Kinds of Plain-work in the neatest and best Manner.
The House is on Bramerton Common, in a pleasant, healthy Situation, within four Miles of Norwich. Note. Boarding, etc on the most moderate Terms.
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