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Extracts from June 15th 1782

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West Norfolk Regiment; Master Crotch, a child prodigy.
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John Fuller freed; Attack on Lawrence Ormand; Theft from John Barnard; Convictions for reeling false yarn; Marriage; Deaths.
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Caution about tradesmen's estimates.
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Concert at Bunn's Pantheon; Fireworks at Quantrell's Gardens; Advert by Dr I. Leon.
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Sale of effects of John White.

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Norfolk Chronicle
Extracts from June 15th 1782

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.

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We hear that the West Norfolk regiment will go into camp at Caistor near, Yarmouth, on Thursday next, the 20th instant.

A correspondent, and an admirer of genius, who has very lately been at Alnwick, in Northumberland, informs us, that at a private party there he had the pleasure of falling in with the celebrated Master CROTCH, who, tho' only turned five years old, astonished the company with his performance on the piano forte; nor was he less excellent on the violin, on which he played a rondeau of Borghi's, and another of Butler's, the overture La Buona Figluiola, with medleys and minuets without number. He afterwards read to the company in a very pleasing manner, and some of his drawings which were exhibited were not deficient of merit.

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On Saturday last John FULLER, who had been confined four years in the Castle on account of the riot on Felthorpe-heath, was discharged by an order from the Barons of the Exchequer, at the request of the prosecutor.

On Thursday night last as Mr Lawrence ORMAND, of Burnley, in Lancashire, was coming to this city on foot, he was attacked on Dunstan Hills by two footpads, with pistols, and robbed of cash to the amount of 204 pounds 15 shillings.

Early on Saturday morning last the work-rooms belonging to Mr John BARNARD, manufacturer, of St Augustine's, were broke open, and cash to the amount of 20 pounds and upwards, stolen.

The following persons have been convicted of reeling false and short yarn since the 24th day of December last: - Mary CHELVERS, and Mary BUSH, of Foulden; Ann POOLEY, of Methwould; Eliz. NELSON, and Mary MIDDLETON, of Oxborough; Ann ROLP, of Sporle; Frances STERNE, of Southray; Eliz. RAYNER, and Ann AMBROSE, of Hilgay; Frances DOUBLEDAY, of Wymondham; Mary HAMMONT, of Tibbenham; Mary RICHES, of Edinthorpe; Mary SENT, of Tunstall; Hannah DODD, of Yaxham; Ann LUCK, of Limpenhoe; Ann RUST, of Sea Palling; Mary ELSEGOOD, of Tibbenham; Elizabeth QUANTRELL, Mary REMP, and Eliz. RUSH, of Carlton Rode; Eliz. RUTFIELD, and Eliz. SUCKER, committed to bridewell; Eliz. BASEY, of Winterton; Mary JERMEY, of Rainham; Mary GADGE, of Griston; Esther TUCK, of Scoulton; Mary GRIGSTON, of Woodrising; Margaret ROLFE [might be ROLSE], of Feltwell; Margaret TWIDDEY, of Wereham; Sarah ALCOCK, and Frances LOCK, of Holme; Eliz. WILKERSON, of Oxborough; Susannah GOODRUM, and Ann SOWTER, of Aslacton, Susannah LESHY [might be LEFHY], of Brockdish; Elizabeth THAIM, of Diss; Susannah WATSON, of Martham; Phoebe FOWLER, of Stredgsett; Mary FINCHAM, of Boughton; Mary MAPPS, of Wimbottisham; Ann PITCHERD, of Stowbridge; Mary MORGAN, of Crimplesham; Bridget ELSEGOOD, of Attlebridge; Susannah POULEY, of Besthorpe; Sarah CLARK, of Gorleston; Ann TINKER, of Worstead; Ann BARNES, and Ann BENNETY, of South Creak; Eleanor MOORE, of Tittleshall; Frances COCK, of Whitwell; Sarah RICHES, of Tompson; Elizabeth COLYARD, and Elizabeth AMES, of Rockland; Judith OLLIETT, and Elizabeth GODDARD, of Stanford; Emily JOHNSON, Cicily HODSON, Emily ESGUT [might be EFGUT], Susannah EDWARDS, and Ann PRICE, of Feltwell; Ann POOLEY, Ann CARTER, Eliz. SMITH, and Margaret TUDDER, of Methwold; Mary HALL, and Emily NORFORD, of Munsley; Emily ENGLAND, of Northwalsham; Ann GIBBONS, of Hoveton St John; Eliz. ALLCOCK, and Rebecca RINGROVE, of Lyng; Eliz. BARRETT, of Attlebridge; Mary PULFORD and Elizabeth CLARKE, of Eye; Eliz. JARMEY, of Langley; Susannah KING, of Rockland; Ann BERRY, of Winfarthing; and Jane BACON, of Burston.

Last week was married, the Rev. Edward NORTH, vicar of Harlow in Essex, to Miss STYLEMAN, daughter of the Rev. Armine STYLEMAN, of Ringstead, in this county.

Monday lasted died at Itteringham, after a short illness, in the 53d year of his age, Thomas ROBINS, Esq.

On Friday the 7th inst. died, in the 84th year of his age, Mr Philip SMITH, farmer, at Geldestone. -- A man well respected when living, and much regretted now dead.

Last week died Mrs CURTIS, of St Andrew's parish, in this city.

On Thursday last died Mr John ALDHAM, Attorney, in this city.

A few days since died at her apartments in London, Mrs BROOKE, late of the Theatre Royal, in this city.

On Sunday evening died, Miss Mary POTTER, second daughter of the Rev. R. POTTER, of Scarning.

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A Caution.

Within the Space of a Year last past an Estimate of Dilapidations of some Buildings in this Diocese was taken by Messrs STONES, Carpenters, in Norwich, which amounted to 230 pounds 14 shillings 6 pence. A Copy whereof was delivered to the Representatives of the last Incumbent; soon afterwards another Estimate was taken of the same Premisses [sic], by Mr REDGRAVE, Carpenter, of Harleston, which amounted to 56 pounds 15 shillings 10 pence. Then a third Estimate of the same Premisses was taken by Mr Joseph STANNARD, Carpenter, of Norwich, and Mr John BLACKBURN, Stonemason, of the same Place; the last Estimate somewhat exceeded the first, upon which the first Estimate was agreed to be paid. Now as the great Difference between the Estimates had nearly involved two Gentlemen and Friends in a very expensive Law Suit, and to have set them at an irreconcilable Distance, it is hoped that Workmen who may be employed for the Future in such Cases, would be careful to exercise their Judgement, that such disagreeable Consequences may be prevented.

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At BUNN's Pantheon,
On Tuesday, June 18, 1782, (being Guild-Day, will be performed a Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music.

First Violin, Mr Abraham STANNARD, jun.
The Vocal Part, by Mr LEVI, (After the Manner of Mr LEONI, of the Theatre-Royal, Covent Garden.)
Act.1. "Auld Robin Gray"
Act 2. The Soldier's Tir'd, etc "

The Evening to conclude with a Brilliant Display of Fire-Works, by Sig. Baptista PEDRALIO;
Consisting of many new Designs, Emblematical and Picturesque, beautifully ornamented with all the various coloured Fires, representing Suns, Cascades, Rockets, illuminated Balloons, Horizontal, Vertical, Pigeon, and Balloon Wheels, etc etc.

The Concert to begin at Eight o'Clock.
Admittance One Shilling; Sixpence to be returned in Liquor, etc

QUANTRELL's Gardens

Will be illuminated on Tuesday, June 18, (being Guild-Day) when there will be a Concert of Martial Music; the Evening to conclude with a capital Display of Fire Works, by Sig. Antonio INVETTO, from Milan, who has had the Honour of exhibiting in the Presence of the principal Part of the Nobility and Gentry in these Kingdoms, and likewise at QUANTRELL's Gardens on the 4th Instant, and gave more Satisfaction than any Person that has exhibited there for nine Years past. In the Course of the Fire-works will be exhibited the Battle and Capture of Count DE GRASSE by the gallant Admiral RODNEY, executed in a Stile [sic] far superior to any thing ever seen in this City.
Admittance at the Gate One Shilling; Sixpence to be returned in Liquor, etc.
Note. The Artist makes and sells all Sorts of Fire-works for Rooms, Wholesale and Retale [sic], in a neater and genteeler Manner than any Person in this City, and on the most reasonable Terms. -- Enquire at the Gardens.

Norwich, June 15, 1782.
Just Arrived From London,
The celebrated Dr. I. LEON, Artist of Herbs,

Who has practised with so much Success upwards of Forty Years, and has performed so many particular Cures in the Metropolis, and most capital Cities in this Kingdom. -- Since his Arrival in this City, he has had under his Care the Child of Mr John STANNARD, in Stephen's, who had entirely lost the Use of its Limbs, and now is capable of walking round the Room. Also John GAYTON, of the 11th Regiment of Dragoons, who had been given over by many of the Faculty for a Decline and Shortness of Breath, but now is in a fair Way of Recovery. Likewise Bernard BENNEY, in the East Norfolk Militia, for a similar Complaint, who is perfectly cured. The Doctor has many Patients under his Care with Cancers, sore Legs, and King's Evil, the Particulars of which will be published. -- The Doctor is to be consulted every Day in the Week, at Mr CUSHING's, Shoemaker, in the Market-place. -- Note. Letters, Post paid, will be duly attended to.

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Norwich, June 13, 1782.
A Sale,

At the Press-Shop of the late Mr John WHITE, Hotpresser, in St George's Colgate, adjoining to DOUGHTY's Hospital; consisting of five very good Hotpresses, a Packing-Press, and an Engine, a very good Oven and Furnace, scarcely ever used, a Boarding and Staging-frame, and a great many other very useful Implements in the Trade, to be sold directly, very cheap; or if any Person in the Trade chuses [sic] to take the Whole at a fair Valuation, may have the Use of the Shop from Michaelmas next for three Years, Gratis. -- For further Particulars enquire of Mrs MERRY, at the said House, or of Gabriel PLUMMER, Magdalen-street.