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Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from November 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.

3 November 1781

3 November 1781. Page 2, column 3

Saturday last was committed to the castle by John KERRICK, Esq., James FROST, of Pulham, charged with stealing a quantity of wheat, the property of Mr Timothy CUNNINGHAM.

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.

3 November 1781. Page 2, column 4

To the Public

John BRANCH, of the City of Norwich, Liquor Merchant, having determined to retire from the said Trade, on account of his declining State of Health, and his Son intending to follow a different Situation, renders it impossible properly to attend such an extensive Business; takes this Opportunity of informing, that he is now willing to treat with any Gentleman for the Stock, etc upon very reasonable Terms, having a full Assortment of Liquors for the immediate entering into this Branch of Trade, and a Set of old Customers, which Mr BRANCH assures his interest in endeavouring for their Continuance.
   N.B. The Purchase Money, or Part thereof, if agreeable, may rest, giving such Security as may be approved. For further Particulars enquire at the House. Note: this will be advertised no more.

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.

3 November 1781. Page 3, column 1

John LEWIS, from Messrs BLUCK and HOPWOOD's, Lacemen, Long Acre, London, begs Leave to inform the Public that he has taken the Business of Mr James DE HAGUE, Lace Manufacturer, Fisher's Lane, St Giles', Norwich, where he makes all Sorts of Army, Livery, Coach, Bed, and Saddle Laces, Fringes, Lines, Tassells [sic], etc on the London Terms. He hopes for the Continuance of the Favours of Mr DE HAGUE's Friends, and such others as please to favour him with their Commands may depend on having them executed with the greatest punctuality, and in the neatest Manner.

East Dereham in Norfolk.

Whereas there appears some Gentlemen Proprietors in the said Parish, that intend to petition Parliament in this present Session, to obtain an Act to inclose and divide the Commons and waste Lands there. And whereas there is also many other Gentlemen, the most principal Proprietors, are desirous to oppose the said Petition in Parliament. Notice is hereby given, that a Meeting of the Opposers thereof will be held at the Eagle Inn, in East Dereham aforesaid, on Tuesday the 13th Day of November, Instant, at the Hour of three in the Afternoon, to consult and proceed therein, according to the Approbation of the Meeting.

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.

3 November 1781. Page 3, column 4

Hingham Inclosure.

Notice is hereby given, that the next Meeting of the Commissioners named in and appointed by an Act of Parliament for dividing and inclosing the Commons and Waste Lands within the Parish of Hingham, in the County of Norfolk, will be held on Tuesday the thirteenth Day of November next, at ten of the Clock in the Morning of that Day, at the House of William RUMBALL, called or known by Name, or Sign, of the White Hart, in the Parish of Hingham aforesaid, in order to proceed in the Execution of the Powers vested in them in and by the said Act, and to hear and determine any Objections that shall be made to any of the Claims made by the Proprietors of the Estates in the said Parish of Hingham, before the said Commissioners at their first and second Meetings under the said Act; and that a Book containing an Alphabetical List of such Proprietors, and an Account of their several Claims, is left with Mr Capel BRINGLOE, of Hingham, aforesaid, for the Inspection of all such Persons, or their Agents, on every Monday and Tuesday, from the hours of nine in the Morning till two in the Afternoon of each Day, until the said next Meeting of the said Commissioners, to the Intent that all Persons may see and examine their Objections thereto at the said next Meeting, if they disapprove thereof. And Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners intend to meet on Wednesday, the fourteenth Day of the said Month of November, at ten of the Clock in the Morning of that Day, at the Water called the Semere, in the said Parish, in order to view, inquire into, set out, ascertain, and fix the Boundaries of the said Commons and Waste Lands between the said Parish of Hingham, and the several Parishes of Deepham, Hardingham, Hackford, Great Ellingham, Scoulton, and Southbergh.

By order of the Commissioners,
Capel BRINGLOE, Solicitor.

3 November 1781. Page 4, column 4

VANDOUR's Nervous Pills.

The Efficacy of which has been sufficiently proved, for the removal of that disorder in every degree, viz. lowness of spirits, head ach [sic], tremblings, vain fears and wanderings of the mind, frightful dreams, catchings, startings, anxieties, dimness, with appearance of specks before the eyes, loss of memory, hysterical fits, and the falling sickness. They prevent sickness in the stomach, and take off entirely the sense of fullness after meals, and the swelling of the flesh in damp weather, which so greatly affects persons of relaxed fibres; they given a serene cheerfulness of disposition, instead of those horrors which so dreadfully oppress people of weak nerves. They are likewise efficacious in what is commonly called the green sickness, so incident to young women.

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.

10 November 1781

10 November 1781. Page 2, column 2

Monday, being the anniversary of the Gunpowder Treason, the same was observed here with the ringing of bells and firing of cannon, as usual. The Court went to the Cathedral, and heard divine service, after which the Right Worshipful John MORSE, Esq., Mayor, and Elias NORGATE, Esq., Sheriff Elect, entertained the Aldermen and their Friends in an elegant manner.

10 November 1781. Page 2, column 3

Last Sunday the Rev. Dr. COOPER, was inducted to the curacy of St Nicholas parish church, Yarmouth.

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.

10 November 1781. Page 2, column 4

To be Sold by Auction, by Richard BACON,

on Tuesday the 13th Instant, at the Dwelling-House of Robert LEVERINGTON, situate in St Stephen's, Norwich, opposite Mr BRANCH's, Liquor Merchant,

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.

November 7, 1781.
Turnpike Road from Norwich to Scole.

Whereas a sufficient Number of Trustees did not appear at the Meeting appointed to be held this Day at the White Swan at Stratton St Mary, for the Purpose of erecting a Side Gate on the said Turnpike Road, at the Lane leading to Florden, at the Back of Rainthorpe Hall, and for executing other Powers vested in them and by the Acts of Parliament made and passed relating to the said Turnpike Road. Notice is hereby given, that the Trustees present have (pursuant to the Directions of the said Acts) adjourned the said Meeting [indecipherable word] and appointed the same to be held on Tuesday the 27th Day of this Instant, November, at the Place aforesaid, by Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, in order to consult about erecting the said Side Gates, and for electing new Trustees in the Room of those lately deceased; at which Meeting a Committee of eleven Trustees will be necessary.

By order of the Trustees,
Henry BROWNE, Clerk.

10 November 1781. Page 3, column 1

Cromer, Nov 8, 1781.

Philip PENTIN, formerly of the Thatch'd House Tavern, Brinton, late of the Crown Inn, Sheringham, begs Leave to acquaint his Friends, and the Public in general, that he has taken the Royal Oak Inn, at Cromer, aforesaid, which he has fitted up in the neatest and best Manner, and has laid in a Stock of the very best Wines and Liquors; those who please to make Trial may depend on the best Usage, and their Favours will be gratefully acknowledged,

By their humble Servant,
Philip PENTIN.

17 November 1781

17 November 1781. Page 2, column 3

We are very sorry to be informed, that Ensign SMITH, formerly of the East Norfolk militia, and late in a regiment of foot, was among the killed at the surrender of Fort Griswold, in America. So promising a young gentleman, so early in the army, and so short his service, his loss must be sensibly felt by his particular friends, and by his country. He was the son of the Rev. Dr SMITH of this city.

17 November 1781. Page 2, columns 3 & 4

It will not be amiss to inform our readers, that it is now 170 years since the first lottery was drawn in England; nor was it then drawn for the benefits of the state, but for that of two chartered companies. Almost the whole of that part of America which we now possess, exclusive of Canada, was known originally by the name Virginia; but it being of an immense extent, proprietors, who had obtained a monopoly of that country, made a division of it, and two separate charters were given to different companies, who were to plant their respective divisions, and to enjoy a monopoly of its trade. The companies were known by the names of the North Virginia and South Virginia companies. Their progress in planting the country was slow; a lottery was therefore established by Parliament, to enable those bodies to fulfil the objects or conditions of their charters. This was the origin of all lotteries in England. They were first drawn for the benefit of private persons, if the members of the trading companies can be called such. They were afterwards applied towards railing the public supply; and now they are again drawn for the benefit of individuals, viz. of the subscribers of the state loans, to whom tickets are given as douceurs.

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.

17 November 1781. Page 2, column 4

Saturday last the Coroner's Inquest sat on the body of James POINTER, who was digging in a sand-pit at Holt when it caved, by which accident he was killed on the spot, and brought their verdict Accidental Death. This is the third accident of the kind that has happened within a few years.

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.

Norwich, Nov. 12, 1781.
To the Inhabitants of St Peter's of Mancroft, Norwich.

The Rev. Mr ADKIN most sincerely thanks those Ladies and Gentlemen who appeared this Day in his Interest. By the particular Desire of his Friends he declared himself at First a Candidate to succeed the Rev. Mr NICHOLS, and by their Advice declined at Last the Poll they had requested him to stand. The very obliging Reception and friendly Wishes he experienced from many who had promised their Votes, before they knew of his Intentions, demand every Acknowledgment which he can give; and he has only to lament that he was not acquainted with the intended Resignation till the Parish had been canvassed. Such a flattering Testimony of their Esteem induces Mr ADKIN to hope that, should a future Opportunity offer, he may be happily favoured with their much desired Countenance and Support.

17 November 1781. Page 3, column 1

To the Public.

FREER and Co. at their State Lottery-Office, No.7 London-Lane, Norwich, respectfully inform their Friends, and the Public in general, that they mean to sell Tickets, Shares and Chances, during the whole Time of Drawing, Warranted Undrawn the preceding Day.

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.

Norwich State Lottery Office, 1781.

During the Drawing Tickets and Shares will be insured on the lowest Terms, by SHARMAN and Co. At their Office, the Back of the Inns, Norwich. Licensed according to Act of Parliament. They are also taking down Numbers upon their much approved Modes of Insurance, upon which they paid in London, during the last Lottery, Upwards of Two Thousand Pounds.

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.

• For the next Six Days at 1 shilling and sixpence each Day.
• From the 13th to the 18th Day inclusive, 2 shillings each Day.
• From the 19th the 22nd Day inclusive, 2 shillings and sixpence each Day.
• From the 23d to the 26th Day inclusive, 3 shillings each Day.
• From the 27th to the 30th Day inclusive, 4 shillings each Day.
• For the 31st Day, Five shillings.
• For the 32d Day, 7 shillings and sixpence.
• For the 33d Day, 10 shillings and sixpence.
• For the 34th Day, 1 pound 1 shilling.

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.

17 November 1781. Page 3, column 3

To be Sold by Auction,

At the Black Lion at Little Walsingham, in Norfolk, on Friday the 23d Day of November, 1781, between the Hours of three and five in the Afternoon, the following Estates, late of Edward DREWELL, an Insolvent Debtor, discharged in pursuance of an Act of Parliament made in the twenty-first Year of the Reign of his present Majesty, viz.

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.

17 November 1781. Page 4, column 2

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon at Old Lady-day next, a Dairy and Plough Farm, containing three Hundred Acres, now in the Occupation of Mr William PITCHARD.

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.

17 November 1781. Page 4, column 3

A New Edition of OWEN's New Book of Roads, and also OWEN's Book of Fairs (Price one Shilling each, or 2 Shillings 8 Pence bound together) will be ready to be delivered with the Almanack [sic] for 1782. Note. The Editor of OWEN's New Book of Roads takes this Opportunity to return his grateful Acknowledgments to those Gentlemen, in various Parts of the Kingdom, who have favoured him with their Corrections and Improvements to this new Edition.

24 November 1781

24 November 1781. Page 2, column 3

On Saturday last the Rev. Henry HARINGTON was licensed to perform the office of Curate, or Assistant Minister and Lecturer in the parish church of St Peter's Mancroft, in this city, on the nomination of the Parishioners of the said Parish.

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.

24 November 1781. Page 2, column 4

A letter from Yarmouth, dated Nov. 21, contains the following: - "Our fortifications are carrying on with the greatest alacrity, to which the mildness of the season contributes much. Yesterday the Rev. Dr. COOPER, of Brooke, transmitted in a very polite letter to John REYNOLDS, Esq., our Mayor, a ten guinea Bank note, towards defraying the expences [sic] of the two town batteries. -- This unsolicited generosity, public spirit, and mark of attention of the Doctor to the town, gives the inhabitants in general a very pleasing idea of their new Minister."

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.

24 November 1781. Page 3, column 3

To be Lett [sic] on advantageous Terms to a Tenant, and entered upon immediately, Wacton Hall Farm, and the Farm adjoining, late in the Occupation of Mr George HUBBARD, at the yearly Rent of 254 pounds.

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.

To be Sold by Auction, by James GARTHORN, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 28th and 29th of November, Instant,

All the Household Furniture, Farming Stock, Implements of Husbandry, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, of Mr John FRANKS, at Ashwicken, near Lynn, in the County of Norfolk; consisting exceeding good Beds and Bedding, Chairs, Mahogany and other Tables, Bureau and Book Case, with Glass Doors, Chests of Drawers, Milk Leads, Barrel Churn, two Coppers, and useful Kitchen Furniture.

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.

To be Sold the following Estates in Northwalsham, Norfolk, viz.

• A Messuage, Barn, Stable, and other convenient Outhouses, with about 46 Acres of Arable Land inclosed; now in the Occupation of Mr Christopher BROOKES, with a Brick Kiln on the said Farm.
• Also a Farm House, with convenient Outhouses, and about 14 Acres of Arable and Meadow Land, in the occupation of Mr John COOKE.
• Two Inclosures of Arable Land, containing together about 16 Acres, in the Occupation of Mr JOY.
• A Dwelling House and Grocer's Shop, with convenient Offices, well situate for Business, in the Occupation of Mr WOOLSEY.
• A New built Messuage and Cottage adjoining, with a Chandling Office, Stables, and other convenient Offices, late in the occupation of Mrs MOORE, deceased.

Note. For Particulars enquire of Mr WHITE, Mr RANSOME, or Mr HOWSE, in Northwalsham.

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.

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