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Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from July 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.

7 July 1781

7 July 1781. Page 1, column 4

Turnpike Road from Norwich to Scole.

Notice is hereby given that the General Annual Meeting of the Trustees for the said Turnpike Road, for the purpose of auditing and settling the several Accounts belonging to the said Trust, will be held on Tuesday, the 10th day of July next, at the White Swan, at Stratton St Mary, by Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon; at which Meeting a Committee of Eleven Trustees will be necessary to audit the said Accounts, and to settle some other matters of Business relative to the said Trust. --- By order of the Trustees, Henry BROWNE, Clerk.

7 July 1781. Page 2, column 3

Sunday morning was apprehended at Ditchingham, near Bungay, and committed to the city gaol by the Right Worshipful the Mayor, James GOOCH, of this city, cabinet-maker, charged with stealing a large quantity of mahogany planks and boards, together with 130 wainscot boards, the property of several reputable persons of this city; the above has been claimed; a large quantity have not yet been claimed, owing to the marks having been planed off. Ten pounds reward was paid to the person who apprehended him.

On Monday last was married at St Stephen's, Mr Isaac BARROW, warehouseman, to Miss Mary CREMER, daughter of the late Rev. Mr CREMER, rector of Wymondham.

On Tuesday last was married at Northrepps, Mr FAVOURS, of Southrepps, to Miss Rachel CASTON, -- a young lady endowed with every accomplishment to render the marriage state perfectly happy.

7 July 1781. Page 2, columns 3 & 4

Died.

Wednesday, at her apartment at Mr Richard BACON's, in White Lion Lane, after a few days illness, Mrs PARKER, of Walsingham. --- Saturday, at his house, near St Michael's at Coslany bridge, Mr BROWN, baker. --- A few days since, at Hendingham, in this county, Paul HOUSEN, a German, aged 107 years; he had eat [sic] bread in seven kingdoms, fought under many crown heads, and served under MARLBOROUGH in Queen Anne's wars; he retained his senses to the last. --- Wednesday, at Yarmouth, much respected, Mr RIDDLESDELL, gun-smith, in Howard-street, of the wounds he received by the explosion of a quantity of gunpowder the 20th ult.

7 July 1781. Page 2, column 4

Norwich, July 5, 1781.

W. MURPHY, at his Lace, Ribbon, and Gauze Warehouse, in the Market-place, respectfully informs the Public he has this Week received a large and elegant Assortment of Thread Lace, Edgings, and black Laces, which he is determined to sell on such Terms as he doubts not will merit their Approbation.

N.B. Thankfully acknowledges the Favours of his Friends, and begs Leave to inform them that the Linen Drapery he has entirely declined.

7 July 1781. Page 3, column 2

To the Curious in Flowers.

John YALLOP, at the Shepherd's House, near Mr MACKEY's Nursery-Grounds, has now in full Shew [sic] about an Acre of Ground enriched with a most curious Collection of Flowers, of all the various Sorts the Season produces. As they are the finest and largest Collection ever seen in this County, he hopes to be indulged with the Company of the Florists, and the Public in general, who may depend on their Favours being gratefully acknowledged, by their obedient, humble servant, J. YALLOP.

Turnpike Road From Norwich to New Buckenham.

Notice is hereby given, that the General Annual Meeting of the Trustees for this Road, for the purpose of settling Accounts of the Trust, will be held at the King's Head in Ashwelthorpe, upon Thursday the Twelfth Day of this Instant, July, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon.
William ALGAR, Clerk to the said Trustees.

N.B. The Trustees are particularly requested to attend this Meeting, there being other important Matters to settle, as well as the Accounts.

Flour Mill and Farm.

To be Lett, and entered upon on the 10th Day of October next, a Water Mill, which for many Years past has been used in the Flour Trade; it stands on a very good Stream. The Dwelling House Brick and Tile, handsome and convenient built not many Years ago, with Offices of every Kind; and a Farm, containing 235 Acres of Good Land, Meadow and Pasture, in Great Ryburgh, and Gately, in the County of Norfolk, much the greatest Part of which is Tythe [sic] free, and subject only to a Modus [sic] of 1 pound 2 shillings and 6 pence to the Rector of Ryburgh, and another Modus of 2 shillings 6 pence to Gately.

Further Particulars may be had of Mr Seth MASTERS of Walsingham, or of Jehosaphat POSTLE, on the Castlemeadow, at Norwich.

To be Sold by Hand, or Auction, by Richard BACON, from Norwich, on Tuesday next, the 10th Day of July, Instant, at the Dwelling-house of Mr John HOWES, of Edgfield, in Norfolk.

All the Household Furniture of the said Mr HOWES; consisting of several Beds, Chests of Drawers, Mahogany Tables, Chairs etc and also the remaining Part of the Stock in Trade of Linen and Woollen Drapery, Haberdashery, and Grocery Goods, etc.

N.B. All Persons indebted to the said Mr HOWES are required, in order to prevent Suit, to pay their several Debts on the Day of the Sale to the Trustees, who will then attend the said Mr HOWES's to receive them.

7 July 1781. Page 3, column 3

Pro Bono Publico

by the King's Royal Licence and Authority, to prevent the Destruction of the Young and Innocent of both Sexes.
This Day is Published,
Price only One Shilling, (adorned with Six curious Copper-Plate Cuss [sic] beautifully engraved from original Designs, which alone are worth the Price of the Book)

The Cheats of London exposed; or the Tricks of the Town laid open to both Sexes.

Being a clear Discovery of all the various Frauds and Villainies that are daily practised in that great City. Among many others, are the following, viz, Highwaymen, or Scamps, Sharpers, Gamblers, Kidnappers, Waggon-hunters, Money-droppers, Duffers, Setters, pretend Friends, Bullies, Bawds, Whores, Pimps, Jilts, Gossips, Fortune-tellers and Swindlers. The whole laid down in so plain and easy a manner, as to enable the most innocent Country People to be completely on their Guard how to avoid the base Villainies of such vile and abandoned Wretches, who live by robbing and ruining the young and innocent of both Sexes. Together with General Remarks on the present State and Condition of the Town, interspersed with useful Admonitions to Persons of all Ages and Conditions.

By a Member of the Laudable Society of Tradesmen, for the Protection of property from the Villainous Arts, and diabolical Devices of Felons, Forgers, Sharpers, Cheats, Swindlers, etc

London; Printed for J. COOKE, No.17, Pater-noster Row; and sold by most Booksellers in England.

Note. To prevent Imposition, be careful to ask for the Cheats of London exposed, and to observe that every Book is signed on the Back of the Title Page by the Publisher, --- J. COOKE

14 July 1781

14 July 1781. Page 2, column 2

To-morrow there is to be a full board of longitude, the Professors of Astronomy belonging to the Observatory at Greenwich, and several other of the most eminent in that science, being to attend to give their opinion to the board, relating to a new discovery of an orb behind the sun; it is supposed to have been in an encreasing [sic] state for some time, and that at a certain period it will burst. It is imagined that the above is an immense body of water as big as the terrestrial globe.

14 July 1781. Page 2, column 3

A remarkable mode of kidnapping has lately been practised with singular success. A crimp at Charing Cross, [London] who for some time has assumed the appearance of a nobleman's steward, engaged between three and four hundred stout young Irishmen as haymakers, furnished them with prongs, and other implements of husbandry, and hiring waggons [sic], under pretence of carrying them to the nobleman's estate, where they were to be employed, on Tuesday safely lodged them in Hilsea barracks, from whence, as soon as they are clothed, they are to march for Portsmouth, in order to embark for foreign service. These deluded people were promised two shillings a day, which sum was regularly paid them till they were secured as above, when they were reduced to military allowance.

Thursday ended the sessions for the county of Norfolk, when John SHEPPERD was found guilty of felony, and sentenced to be committed to the Castle until Saturday next. Several others charged with felony were acquitted. John SPRINGAL, found guilty of violently assaulting a woman, was fined ten pounds.and committed to the Castle until the same is paid.

We give the following contents of a letter from a neighbouring Gentleman, to his friend in this city, as too just a description of the times. --- "I do not know how it fares with you in Norwich, but with us, and in some distant parts, I find they make heavy complaints with regard to farming. I lately received petitions from all my tenants, for an abatement of their rents, and a declaration, that otherwise they would throw up their farms; and in order to give their petition greater weight, they have stopped their last half year's rent, which I should have received two months ago, so that what Gentlemen are to do I know not. Trade I fear is equally affected with the landed interest, but what surprizes [sic] me most is, that I do not observe that one single article of luxury is abated by those who complain of the times; places of public diversion seem rather to increase than decrease in the metropolis, and I need not travel but a few miles from home, to Newmarket, where the turf resounds with bets, and paper passes as current gold did formerly, and was it not for the sudden excursion of a few black legs now and then, a foreigner who paid a visit there would deem us the richest people under the sun."

14 July 1781. Page 2, column 4

Died.

Tuesday, at the Gressenhall House of Industry for Mitford and Launditch Hundred, Mrs Margaret MOORE, wife of Mr James MOORE, Governor thereof; a person extremely humane in her disposition, and excellently qualified for the office of matron, to which she paid so unwearied an attention, that it is feared her death was hastened thereby; her loss to her family, the public, and the poor under her care, is most sincerely to be lamented. --- Saturday, at Yarmouth, much respected, Mr Samuel WRIGHT, grocer, in the market-place.

Yarmouth. Last Monday a brig called the Peggy and Betsey, of and from Sunderland, with coals, for London, George BUNN, master, struck on Scroby Sand and was lost. The men were saved.

14 July 1781. Page 3, column 1

The Commissioners in a Commission of Bankruptcy awarded and issued against William MONEY, and William MENDHAM, late of the city of Norwich, Sadlers, Dealers, and Chapmen, and co-partners, intend to meet on the Twenty-fourth Day of this Inst. July, at Three in the Afternoon, at Mr COBB's, the Rampant Horse, in Norwich, aforesaid, to make further Dividend of the joint Estate and Effects of the said Bankrupts, when and the where the joint Creditors, who have not already proved their Debts, may come prepared to prove the Same, or they will be excluded the Benefit of the said Dividend. -- And the said Commissioners do also intend, at the same Time and Place, to make a further Dividend, of the separate Estate and Effects of the said William MONEY, amongst his former Creditors, when and where his separate Creditors, who have not already proved their Debts, may come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the Benefit of the said Dividend.

N.B. The Creditors are desired to call at the Bank of Charles WESTON, Esq., on the 31st Day of July, Inst. to receive their Dividends.

14 July 1781. Page 3, column 2

Turnpike Road from Norwich to Watton.

Notice is hereby given, that the next Meeting of the Trustees of the said Road, will be held at the King's Head, in the Parish of St Peter of Mancroft, in the City of Norwich, on Wednesday the 25th of this Instant, July, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, at which Time and Place the yearly Accounts of the Trust will be audited. -- By order of the Trustees. Capel BRINGLOE.

June 28, 1781.

Stolen or Strayed, from off Lingwood Common, a Black Mare, the Property of Richard RANSOM, of Strumpshaw; a white Star on her Forehead, a white Foot before, hanging Mane and switch Tale, some fourteen Hands and an Inch high, just five years old. Whoever will bring the said Mare to Richard RANSOM, shall receive a Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges.

21 July 1781

21 July 1781. Page 2, column 3

At an Assembly of this Corporation, held on Monday, Peter CANDLER, Esq., was discharged from serving the office of Sheriff, on paying a fine of 80 pounds to the Chamberlain of the same city. And at a full Court of Mayoralty held the same day, Mr Samuel TODD, citizen and baker, was elected Sheriff, who, we hear, intends to serve the office.

Extract from a letter from Yarmouth, July 14.

"In consequence of our repeated intimations of the defenceless state of our coast, and the entrance into the haven, and our apprehensions of an attack from the enemy, an engineer sent by Government, Lieutenant Colonel DEBBIEG, has been for some weeks surveying the Eastern Coasts. He at first proposed for our security to erect a chain of batteries on the heights of Gorleston, which would have effectually commanded the entrance into the haven, and a great extent of coast. But on disagreement with the proprietors and landholders, in regard to the price of the ground for the intended erections it is concluded, that a number of batteries shall be constructed on the Low Peninsula, called the Deans, to command the passage between St Nicholas's Gate. It is a narrow passage, between two sand banks, running nearly parallel to the Eastern coast of the Peninsula, through which alone vessels can pass near the shore. It is more to be wished than expected, that the enemy may stay for the completion of these works before they attack it. A large fleet of East countrymen and coasters for the river are in sight. We are in hourly expectation of the appearance of the West India fleet from Scotland."

On Friday last arrived in Yarmouth Roads about 50 sail of ships for the East, under convoy of the frigates Venus, Camilla, and Galatea, and an armed ship.

Sunday last was committed to the Castle by J. FENN, S. RATH, Esqrs., James HARVEY, an old offender, charged on the oaths of Mary STARKE, Eunice BETTS, and Mary WRIGHT, with having stolen nine guineas and upwards in gold, and 1 pound 7 shillings in silver, from out of a house called the Hospital, in Gressenhall, in this county, belonging to the Guardians of the poor within the hundreds of Mitford and Launditch, the property of Thomas FISH, a patient there, who soon after died. One guinea in gold, and one shilling in silver, part of the said money, was found upon him, which he has confessed.

Wednesday last a young man, named WOOLBY, servant to a gentleman, breaking a horse in, in a small cart, the horse ran away from St Giles's Gates to St Benedict's, and running against a wall, he was thrown with such violence against the same, that his brains were dashed out, and he died upon the spot.

21 July 1781. Page 2, column 4

On Tuesday last was married the Rev. Mr PANCHEN, of Strumpshaw, to Miss UTTING, of the same place.

Died.

Last week, Mr Richard YOUNG, shopkeeper at Snettisham, in Norfolk. -- Saturday last, at Coltishall, Mr GLOVER, aged 77. -- Thursday last, at his house on the Castle Ditches, aged 47, Mr Laurence FELL, formerly a manufacturer. -- Friday last at Holt, aged 74, Mrs CLARKE, relict of the late Samuel CLARKE, Esq., of this city. -- Friday se'nnight, at Barnham Broom, Mr John HIPKINS, a respectable farmer, of that place. -- Thursday, at Yarmouth, Mrs DANIEL, wife of Mr William DANIEL, in the Market. -- Saturday, Mr Joseph WALSINGHAM, sadler and coach-harness-maker, in St Simon's.

To be Sold, by Thomas NEWMAN, Grocer, next the King's Head, in the Market-place, Norwich, a Parcel of Year-over Hops, in Pockets, equal to any of the last Year's Growth for present Brewing, very cheap. Fine Cheshire and Derbyshire Cheese, fit for the Harvest Consumption, upon the lowest Terms.

Note. An Apprentice is wanted. Letters (Post paid) will be duly answered by T. NEWMAN.

21 July 1781. Page 3, column 1

Great Yarmouth, July 19, 1781.

Whereas Sundry Batteries are intended to be erected by Government on the Denes, and several Parts of the Coast between the Cockle and Standford, Notice is hereby given, that such labouring Men as are willing to engage in the Labour of erecting the said Batteries, and to continue in the same till they be compleated [sic], shall, by applying to Samuel BREAM, on the Quay, (giving their Names, and doing their proper Duty) be paid at the Rate of One Shilling and Sixpence per Day, and Liberty to work a Day and Quarter each Day, during the long Days, and paid for it accordingly. And to the End that all Persons (Seafaring Men excepted) who may be inclined to engage in the said Work, upon giving their Names to Samuel BREAM, will be directed by Colonel DEBBIEG, or Captain FISHER in his Absence, to the regulating Captain, who will give them a Ticket to secure them from the Press.

Given under my Hand at Yarmouth, this 19th Day of July, 1781.
Hugh DEBBIEG, Lieutenant Colonel, and Chief Engineer.

21 July 1781. Page 3, column 2

For Sale.

A very curious Collection of Flowers, consisting of Thirty Pots of very fine Carnations, a great Variety of curious Pinks, upwards of an Hundred Pots of very curious Auriculas, Tulips, etc, likewise some very fine Seedling Pinks. The above Flowers will be sold in single Pots, or in small Parcels, by applying to John JARMIN, near QUANTRELL's Gardens. -- Ranunculas, superfine dark and stripe Flowers, 2 pounds per Hundred.

Great Yarmouth, July 19, 1781.
Lodgings.

Samuel BREAM, Cabinet and Chair-maker, at the House formerly in the occupation of Henry GOOCH, Esq., pleasantly situated on the Quay, within a few Yards of the Assembly House, most respectfully acquaints the Nobility and Gentry resorting in Yarmouth in the Bathing Season, that his Rooms, with every Conveniency for a large Family, are now to Lett; they are capacious, elegant, and genteely [sic] furnished.

N.B. There are Hot Baths, with proper Dressing-rooms, now making in the back Part of the House, which are expected to be finished in about a Fortnight.

To be Sold by Auction,
Together or separate, at the King's Arms in Southwalsham, on the 23rd Instant,

at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, by James GARTHORN, Three Tenements at Panxworth, and Southwalsham, in the Occupations of John MOLL, Thomas ADAMS, and Jeremiah CUTTING.--The above are Part Free, and Part Copyhold. For further Particulars apply to the said James GARTHORN, the Auctioneer, at Norwich.

28 July 1781

28 July 1781. Page 2, columns 3 & 4

On Tuesday last Mr William BOND, of Trimmingham, farmer, was convicted before William FISHER, Esq., Mayor of Yarmouth, of the offence of evading payment of the toll at Filby gate, and paid the penalty of 5 pounds according to the statute.

On Tuesday last was married at St Peter's, Thetford, by the Rev. H.C. MANNING, Mr William Robert MINGAY, surgeon, apothecary and man- midwife, to Miss Mary HARVEY, of Kenford, in Suffolk.

Saturday last was married, Mr John BRANCH, jun., of this city, liquor merchant, to Miss BRINGLOE, of Shipdham.

On Tuesday last was married at Wells, in this county, Mr Benjamin KITTMER, attorney at law, at Walsingham, to Miss RICE of Wells, a very agreeable lady, with a fortune of five thousand pounds.

Died. A few days since William ELLIS, Gent., of Barningham, aged 101 years.

28 July 1781. Page 3, column 1

Norwich, July 23, 1781.
John FREWER

Having taken the Shop and Stock in Trade of the late Mr John SIMPSON, Sadler [sic], Harness, and Collar-Maker, in the Hay-Market, and laid in a neat Assortment of Goods in the above Branches, he particularly solicits the Favours of the former Customers to the said Shop; and all others who please to make Trial, may depend on having the best of Goods, of being will used, and the Work in the above Branches well-executed. All Favours confer'd will be gratefully esteemed and acknowledged.

N.B. All Persons who stand indebted to Mr SIMPSON, are requested to pay the same to Mr FREWER, who is authorised to give Receipts for the same.

Note. Genteel Apartments to Lett [sic].

28 July 1781. Page 3, column 2

Trowse near Norwich.

John CHASTENEY most respectfully informs his Friends, and Gentlemen in the Vicinity of Norwich, that he proposes to Survey Estates, and delineate Plans, which he will endeavour neatly to execute, and will warrant them correct.

Note. Specimans [sic] may be seen at his House in Trowse.
N.B. The Malt, Lime, and Coal Business, carried on as usual.

Lynn and Norwich Diligence, in Eight Hours.

Will set out from the Crown Inn, at Lynn, on Monday the 6th of August next, to the King's Head, in the Market-place, Norwich, precisely at Eight o'Clock in the Morning, and will continue every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Returns from the King's Head, to Lynn, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at the same Hour. To carry three Inside Passengers only, at twelve Shillings each; fourteen Pounds luggage to be allowed, and all above, at Penny a Pound; mail Parcels carefully conveyed, and delivered punctually. --- No Parcels will be accounted for above five Pounds value, unless entered as such, and paid for accordingly. Performed by E. TAYLOR, Crown Inn, Lynn. ----- PYMER, White Hart, Swaffham. Note. The above Diligence will take one Outside Passenger only, at Half Price. -- Short Passengers to pay Three pence Halfpenny per mile.

Swaffham Races, 1781.

On Tuesday, September the 25th, a Purse of Fifty Pounds will be given by the Right Hon. the Earl of ORFORD, for three Years old Colts and Fillies, carrying 8 stone, one single Mile Heat: Entrance three Guineas each.

The same Day a Sweepstakes of Ten Guineas each, for all Ages, 4 Years old, 7 stone 7 pounds; 5 Years old 8 stone 7 pounds; 6 Years old 9 stone 4 pounds; one four Mile Heat, the Horses etc to be the Property of the Gentlemen already named. CLERMONT, C. J. FOX, C. DAVERS, Richard VERNON, Thomas DOUGLASS.

On Wednesday, September the 26th, a Plate of Fifty Pounds will be run for by four Years old Colts and Fillies, Colts to carry 8 stone 7 pounds; Fillies 8 stone 3 Pounds; each Colt or Filly that has won a Plate, or Match, to carry 4 Pounds extra, the best of three two mile Heats.

The same Day Fifty Pounds will be run for by 4, 5, and 6 Years old, and aged Horses, Mares, or Geldings, 4 Years old to carry 6 stone 12 pounds; 5 Years old 8 stone; 6 Years old 8 stone 9 pounds and aged 9 stone the best of three four Mile Heats; Winner of one Plate this Year to carry 4 pounds extra; if two Plates 7 pounds, if three Plates 9 pounds.

All Horses, Mares, or Geldings, to be entered at the Market Cross on Saturday, September 22, 1781, between the Hours of nine and two o'Clock. All Disputes arising to be determined by the Stewards, or whom they shall appoint, and their Determination to be final. -- The Horses, etc to start each Day precisely at one o'Clock. -- No Horse etc that has won two Heats shall be obliged to start for a third.

The Qualifications of each Horse, etc to be certified under the Hand of the Owner, or Breeder, at the Time of Entrance. --- Entrance for the Sweepstakes one Guinea each, and five Shillings to the Clerk of the Course. Entrance for the Plates, Subscribers to pay One Guinea Entrance, and five Shillings to the Clerk of the Course. Non-subscribers three Guineas, or double at the Post.

The Owners of each winning Horse, etc to pay two Guineas for Ropes, Drums, and Colours, for each Plate. No Horse etc to stand but at the House of a Subscriber of at least One Guinea. -- No Person to have a Booth on the Ground that does not subscribe a Half a Guinea. -- No Smith to plate any Horse etc that does not subscribe Half a Guinea.

Note. Ordinaries at the Crown each Day, and an Assembly each Night.
Jacob ASTLEY, Esq., Wm. JOHN-CHUTE, Esq., Stewards.
Thos. BREESE, Clerk of the Course.

28 July 1781. Page 3, column 3

To the Curious, and Florists, in Norwich.

At the Florists' Feast, to be held at William HORTH's, at the Shoulders of Mutton, near Black Friar's Bridge, St Andrew's, on Tuesday, July 31, will be a Show of Free-blowing Carnations, and a Prize given for the six best blown Flowers; each Gentleman to produce twelve Blooms at least, and the Flowers to be shewn [sic] by Two o'Clock.

N.B.There will be a Welch Main of sixteen Cocks fought on Monday, July 30, when Two Guineas will be given Gratis to the four Winners. All Gentlemen and others who may please to favour him with their Company, will be kindly received, and the Favour, gratefully acknowledged, by their most obedient, humble Servant, William HORTH.

Norfolk Farms.

To be Lett [sic] and entered upon at Old Michaelmas next, a Farm in Felthorpe, in Norfolk, six Miles from Norwich; consisting of a Messuage and Out-buildings, all very convenient, with or without two Cottages, and upwards of Two Hundred and Sixty-four Acres of Arable and Meadow Land, Three Hundred and Fifty Acres of Heath Land, inclosed, lately in the Tenure of Mr William MORRIS, which will be lett at a moderate Rent, and good Encouragement given to improve the Heath Land. -- For further Particulars apply to Mr John SIBEL, of South Walsham, or Mr Bailey BIRD, Land-Surveyor, in the Red Lion-lane, St Stephen's, Norwich.

Assize-Week. To be Sold at Auction, by Edward CRANE,

On Monday the 6th day of August, and following Days, at the Shop late in the Occupation of Mr William BARTON, in the London Lane, Norwich. A Large and fashionable Assortment of Elegant Silks, in proper Lengths for Ladies Gowns, etc. etc. being the entire Stock of a Silk Mercer declining that Branch. The Stock consists of Brocades, flowered Lute-strings, Tobines, Tissues, Sergedusoys, clouded and flowered Sattins [sic], watered Tissues and Tabbies, striped Lute-strings, etc etc etc. The Sale begins each Morning at Ten o'Clock.

N.B. At the Auctioneer's Upholstery Warehouse in the London-Lane, may be had every Article in that Branch on the lowest Terms.

Yarmouth, July 13, 1781

To be Sold by Auction, at Vincent's Tavern, on the Quay, in Great Yarmouth, on Monday, the 30th Day of July, Instant, between the Hours of Twelve and One o'Clock at Noon.

The English Cutter Privateer called the ARGUS, of Burthen Sixty Tons, or thereabouts, John SIMPSON, late Commander, mounting eleven Carriage Guns, four Pounders, and six Swivels, with all her Materials, Ammunition, and Stores. She is a remarkable fast Sailer, is exceedingly well found in every respect, and may be sent to Sea at a very small Expence [sic].

For Inventories apply to Mr Hugh ROSE, Cross-lane, St Mary's-hill, London, Factor, or Mr John SAYERS, Merchant, at Yarmouth.

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To be Sold by Auction, by Richard BACON, Auctioneer,

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 7th and 8th of August next, being the Assize- Week, at the Auction-Room, in the Back of the Inns, Norwich.

A Large and valuable Collection of Natural and Artificial Curiosities, collected by an Officer late belonging to his Majesty's Ship the RESOLUTION, during the late Voyage in the South Seas; exhibiting every Article curious and rare, from the Sandwich, Otaheiti, New Zealand, and the Society Isles in the Pacific Ocean. Comprising very beautiful Shells, also the various Implements used for War, and domestic Purposes, with Cloaks, Helmets, Capes, and Necklaces, curiously wrought with Feathers; also other very extraordinary Productions of the above Places.

The Goods will be ready for viewing on Tuesday next. Catalogued with Tickets of Admission, Price Six pence, are now delivering at No. 14 White Lion Lane, which will entitle the Holder to view the Curiosities.

N.B. Whoever makes a Purchase, the Ticket will taken in Payment.
Note. Each Day's Sale begins at Ten o'Clock.

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