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Extracts from December 27th 1783

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June 2007

Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from December 27th 1783

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.

These transcriptions have been made from microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library, which holds the copyright of the images. If you cite from, or download any part of, these transcriptions you must include this paragraph to acknowledge the British Library Newspaper Library as the source of the material.

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.

Page 2, column 4

On Sunday the 21st of Dec. the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Norwich ordained in the cathedral, four Deacons and four Priests; and on Monday the 22d, the Rev. Thomas WEATHERHEAD, the younger, was instituted to the Vicarage of Easton, in this county, on the presentation of Edmund ROLFE, Esq.

The King has been pleased to grant the dignity of a Baronet of Great Britain to John LOMBE, of Great Melton, in this county, Esq., with remainders severally to his brother Edward HASE [might be HAFE], in the same county, Esq. and to the heirs male of the body, lawfully begotten, of Vertue, wife of Richard Paul JODRELL, of Saxlingham, in the same county, Esq., niece of the said John LOMBE, Esq. -- Thomas DURRANT, of Scottow, in this county, Esq., and Thomas BEEVOR, of Hethel, in this county, Esq.

Last week was married, Edward LACON, Esq. of Yarmouth, in this county, to Miss MORTLOCK, sister of John MORTLOCK, Esq., banker, of Cambridge.

On Tuesday last was married at Woodton, Mr Robert CARPENTER, of Dunston, near this city, to Miss Mary DRING, the youngest daughter of the late Richard DRING, formerly a considerable farmer at Woodton, in this county.

A few days ago died Mr Richard MATTHEWS, formerly a bookseller in Cambridge.

Sunday last died at Diss, Mrs SHERIFFE, widow of the late Mr Thomas SHERIFFE, merchant at Bungay.

Wednesday died at Diss, Jonathan TURNER.

A few nights since the house of Mr Samuel CUBIT, of Attleburgh, was attempted to be robbed, but by the vigilance of the dogs, the family was alarmed, and the villains got off without any other booty than a few poultry.

A few nights since the stable of Mrs CHAPMAN, of Attleburgh, was robbed of shoes, highlows, a pair of plated buckles, and some other articles, the property of one of the servants.

On Monday last a man was convicted before the Magistrates at Wroxham-bridge, of unlawfully chopping a bundle of underwood in Bears-grove, in Salhouse, supposed to be for the purpose of making walking sticks, and paid the penalty of one guinea for his offence, besides the charges of conviction. The above should be a warning to those idle persons as follow such illegal practices, to the great injury of the proprietors of woods.

Norwich, Dec. 26, 1783.

To be Sold or Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, an old accustomed and well known Baking-Office, situate near Coslany Bridge, many Years in the Occupation of Mr William LINDOE, deceased, and now occupied by Mary BROWN, widow.
     Also to be Sold, an exceeding good Windmill, situate within Half a Mile of this City, well fitted up with every necessary Implement and Convenience for making Flour.
     For Particulars apply to John WRIGHT, Appraiser, Norwich.
N.B. The Creditors of John DIXON, Son of the late Thomas DIXON, Plummer [sic] and Glazier, deceased, are desired to send an Account of their Demands, within ten Days from the above Date, to the said John WRIGHT, in order that some Proposal may be made for satisfying the said Creditors.

Page 3, column 1

Lilliputian Library.

Martin CROCKETT, Bookseller, Binder, and Stationer, St Simon's, Norwich, Begs Leave to return his Friends and the Public his most grateful Thanks for the Favours he has been honoured with, and informs them that he has added to his library all the newest Publications, written in a Style of Instruction and Amusement, Rational and Entertaining, divested of every Thing prejudicial to the young and tender Minds.
     Where may be had, just published (Price 2 pence)
          A proper Christmas Present,
The Servants Directory; or, Read to Wealth; containing the learned and wise Sayings of Poor Richard, the American Philosopher.
     New Novels, and Plays, lett [sic] out to Read per Day, Week, Month, or Year.
     N.B. Books neatly Bound, Gilt, and Lettered; Merchants Account Books made and ruled to any Pattern; also Libraries cleaned and repaired, at Home or Abroad.

Page 3, column 2

Address to the Public,

Mr John EBDEN, the late Surgeon to his Majesty's Hospital for sick and wounded Soldiers at Plymouth, most respectfully begs Leave to acquaint them, that, after an Application to the different Branches of his professional Studies in London, and spending several Years in the Service of the Army Hospitals in America, he is now entered into reciprocal Engagements with his brother Mr Thomas EBDEN, Surgeon, of Loddon, Norfolk, with whom he flatters himself to merit their Attention.
     Messrs EBDEN have a convenient House at Loddon for the receipt of Lunatic Patients, etc, whose occasional Confinement will be softened by every Care and Attention that Humanity can dictate.
     N.B. A Youth of good Character, and proper Education, is wanted as an Apprentice. -- A Premium will be expected. -- Apply as above.

The Sack, Sail, and Hemp Cloth Manufactory,

John SQUIRES, in Magdalen-street, opposite the King's Head, Norwich, Makes all Sorts of single and double Twill Sacks, any Size or Width required, Sail Cloth, Tarpaulins, Wool Sheeting, Bed Bottoms, and Bags of all Sorts; likewise all Sorts of Suffolk Hemp Cloth, Hemp Flax, Surgeon and Farrier's Tow, White and Brown Shoemaker's Thread, all which he sells, Wholesale and Retail, on reasonable Terms.
     N.B. He makes good double Twill four Bushel Sacks at 20 shillings the Dozen, five Bushel Ditto at 1 pound 3 shillings the Dozen. Any Gentlemen, Farmers, or Millers, may be supplied on as good Terms as in London, or elsewhere.

Walsingham, Dec 22, 1783.

At a Meeting held this Day of many Gentlemen, Farmers, and others, who have hitherto (though inconvenient) attended at Fakenham Market, -- The mutual Convenience of both Farmers and Merchants was deliberately taken into Consideration, and the unanimous Wish and Desire of the Gentlemen present is, that the Merchants will be pleased in future meet them at Walsingham on a Friday, as the Gentlemen present are desirous to dispose of their Coin there, in Preference to any other Place, especially as Difficulties have lately arisen at Fakenham, equally disagreeable to both Parties.
     N.B. The Farmers propose to meet at Walsingham on Friday (the 2d January) and attend there from Eleven till two o'Clock.

Baking-Office, Windmill, etc

To be Lett [sic] at an easy Rent, and entered upon immediately, the old established Baking-Office, Windmill, and Premises, in New Buckenham, in the County of Norfolk, lately occupied by Robert KITTON.
     Enquire of Mr ALGAR, of Old Buckenham.

Yarmouth, December 24, 1783.
By Order of the Assignees of John ORTON, a Bankrupt.

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, all that ancient and well accustomed Inn, known by the Sign of the Wrestlers, in Great Yarmouth (late in the Occupation of the said Bankrupt), for the Remainder of the Lease therein, of which three Years and a half will be unexpired at Christmas next. The Stock in Trade and Furniture may be taken at a fair Appraisement.
     For Particulars apply to Roger KERRISON, Esq., Mr Robert SUFFIELD, Merchant, in Norwich, and William PALGRAVE, Esq., the Assignees; or of Jacob PRESTON, Attorney in Yarmouth.
     All Persons indebted to the Estate of the said Bankrupt are required to pay their respective Debts to the said Assignees, otherwise Actions will be commenced for the Recovery thereof.

Page 3, column 3

Just arrived from the Corner of the Hay-Market, London, and to be seen in the Star Yard, opposite the Hay-market, Norwich, from Morning till Night; a Capital Collection of Wild Beasts, consisting of

A Beautiful Lion, from Algiers, being the only one alive that travels.
A beautiful Hunting Tyger [sic], from the Cape of Good Hope.
A Curious Porcupine, from the Coast of Africa.
An amazing large Black Wolf, from Siberia, the first of the Kind ever seen alive in Europe.
The Female Satyr, or Ethiopian Savage, from the Island of Madagascar, in the East Indies.
A curious Egyptian Night Walker, from the Island of Borneo, in the East Indies.
With a curious Ape, from the Brazils.

N.B. The above Collection is well secured and kept clean.
Ladies and Gentlemen 6 pence.-- Tradesmen and Children 3 pence. -- Servants 2 pence.

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.

These transcriptions have been made from microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library, which holds the copyright of the images. If you cite from, or download any part of, these transcriptions you must include this paragraph to acknowledge the British Library Newspaper Library as the source of the material.