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Norfolk Chronicle

Extracts from June 29th 1782

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Advert by Watson and Co.
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House to let at Wells.
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Bounties for seamen entering the navy.
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Baronets should provide men to serve the King; Southgate committed to prison; Theft from William Brooke; Accident to Clare Wegg; Marriages; Death; Sale of household effects of Mrs Molden.
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Concert at Bunn's Pantheon; Adverts by Rev H.C. Manning, John Lake, William Stangroom, and James Frost.

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Norfolk Chronicle
Extracts from June 29th 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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WATSON and Co.
Distillers, Brandy and Hop Merchants,

Respectfully inform the Public that they have taken the Distilling-office late Mr Stephen DANSER's, in the Rose-lane, King-street, Norwich; where may be had the following Articles of the best Qualities, on such Terms as they flatter themselves will merit the Attention of such Gentlemen as think proper to favour them with their Commands.

Foreign Brandy
Jamaica Rum
Holland Geneva
Rum Shrub
Rectified Spirits of Wine
Cinnamon Water
Peppermint Cordial
Anniseed [sic] Water
Raspberry Brandy
Distilled & Common Vinegar
Note. English Brandy and Geneva, and all other Compounds.

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To be Lett [sic], and entered upon at Michaelmas next, at Wells, in Norfolk, a House, late in the Occupation of Mr BOLTON, Merchant, who is now removed to Ostend; it contains a Hall, two handsome wainscotted [sic] Parlours, a large Kitchen, and all convenient Offices; there are five Bed-chambers upon the first Floor, with good Garrets over them; also a Coach-house and Stable. The House is conveniently situated for any Kind of Business, and if it should be again hired by a Merchant, large Granaries, Coal-houses, and other Conveniences adjoining may be had with it, and also a very good Malthouse at some Distance. -- All of the above Premisses [sic] may be hired at Thirty Guineas a Year, and if the Tenant should chuse [sic] to have Land for his Convenience, some Inclosures near the House will be lett [sic] with it.
For further Particulars enquire of Mr William FORSTER, Wine Merchant, at Wells.

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Last Saturday's Gazette contains his Majesty's proclamation for re-calling and granting bounties to natural-born subjects, seamen, in foreign services, who shall return and enter into the navy. -- Also a prohibition on exporting copper, or transporting it coastways, for six months longer.

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A correspondent says, that without having recourse to the odious practice of impressing, a large body of men might be raised in a short time, without expence [sic] to the public; as every Baronet by his patent of creation is to raise and maintain thirty men and horses, accoutred for war, for the King's service, they might be called on for the men, and excused the horses.

This week one SOUTHGATE was committed to prison for further examination, charged with breaking open a warehouse in King-street, and stealing thereout a large quantity of yarn, to the value of about 20 pounds.

On Monday last was committed to the castle by S. RASH, Esq., Haylock ADAMS, charged with stealing from out of the dwelling- house of William BROOKE, of Bawdeswell, alehouse-keeper, a large silver spoon and razor.

Wednesday night last, as Mr Clare WEGG, of Surlingham, was riding a young colt, he was unfortunately thrown by him, and his foot hanging in the stirrup, he was so violently bruised as to occasion his immediate death.

On Tuesday last was married, at St Giles's, Mr ROBERSON, surgeon, to Miss FLOWERDEW, daughter of Mr FLOWERDEW, surgeon, of this city.

Last week was married at Wroxham, Mr Thomas CHURCH, jun., surgeon, of Coltishall, to Miss Rachel JOHNSTON. [NOTE: this marriage did NOT take place, as was announced in the next issue of the newspaper!]

Last week died Mrs F. LAKE, who formerly kept the King's Arms tavern, in this city.

To be Sold by Auction, by Richard BACON,

On Thursday and Friday next, at the House of Mrs MOLDEN near St Mary's Plain, Norwich, The Household Furniture and other Effects of the said Mrs MOLDEN; consisting of several good Beds, Bath and Bright Stoves, Chairs, Tables, Looking Glasses, China, Glass, and Kitchen Furniture.
The whole to be viewed on the Wednesday preceding the Day of Sale, when Catalogues may be had of the Auctioneer, and of Mr Wright SMITH, Appraiser.
Note. The Sale begins at Ten o'Clock in the Morning.

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At BUNN's Pantheon,

On Thursday July 4, 1782, (being the Day appointed by the Neptune Society for their Annual Water-Frolic) will be performed A Concert of Music, Singing by Mr BUNN. The Evening to conclude with a Capital Display of Fireworks by Sig. Baptista PEDRALIO.
Admittance 1 shilling - 6 pence to be returned in Liquor, etc.
Note. The Boats will pass the Gardens at Twelve o'Clock at Noon, and Eight in the Evening.

Education.

The Rev. H. C. MANNING, Master of the Free Grammar School at Thetford, in this County, continues to board and instruct young Gentlemen in the English, French, Latin and Greek Languages, at twenty Guineas per Ann. Washing included. -- Entrance Fee two Guineas. -- Writing and Arithmetic by an able Assistant, at Three Half Crowns per Quarter.
N.B. Thetford is a remarkably healthy Situation. -- The School opens again on Monday July 22.

John LAKE,

London-Lane, Norwich, late Mr MAIDSTONE's Shop, Begs most respectfully to acquaint the Ladies, Merchants, and Traders in general, that he is making, and constantly has on Sale, on reasonable Terms, Pins and Needles of all Kinds; his Fancy Pins are in an extensive Variety of Patterns, invented with peculiar Elegance, and executed with equal Ingenuity, so that they happily correspond with, and are great Embellishments to the several Modes of Dress now most in Estimation.

Norwich, June 29, 1782.
Wainscot.

William STANGROOM, Carpenter and House-builder, in St Martin's- lane, respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general, that he has lately received a Quantity of very good Logs, in long and short Lengths, part of which he has sawn into various Thicknesses for the Accommodation of the Public, who be assured of being supplied either with Boards or Logs on such reasonable Terms as will make it well worth their Attention.

Wainscot.

James FROST, Carpenter and House-builder, near Spring Gardens, in St Faith's-lane, Norwich, beg leave to inform his Friends and the Public, that he has lately purchased a large Quantity of exceeding good Wainscot, which he will dispose of either in Boards, Plank, or Logs, on as Low Terms as can be had in London.
N.B. Genteel Apartments to lett [sic], in a pleasant and airy situation. -- Enquire as above.