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Note that, although the Norfolk Chronicle covers events in East Anglia as a whole, you will find here and there mentions in the paper of "this city" "the Castle" and "the City Gaol." The city referred to is Norwich, where the paper was published. Likewise 'the castle' and 'the City Gaol' is that of Norwich
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1st January 1780
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Whereas I WILLIAM POOLEY, of Hargham, in the County of Norfolk, Shepherd, did lately propagate a scandalous Report tending to injure the Reputation of JEOFFERY TOWLER, of Rockland in the said County, Farmer, for which he has justly ordered an Action to be brought against me; but has kindly consented to forgive me on my acknowledging my Crimes, and asking his Pardon, which I do in this public Manner, and do declare that such Report was false, and groundless, and raised without the least Foundation in Truth. Witness my Hand this 30th Day of December, 1779.

WILLIAM POOLEY his mark X
Witness WILLIAM ALGAR

22nd January 1780
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Monday was committed to the castle by JOHN FENN Esq., WILLIAM BROUGHTON of Barton Bendish in this county, charged with stealing a brown mare, the property of Mr THOMAS VINCENT of Criplesham, farmer. This mare was advertised last Saturday in the Ipswich paper, by the association held at Downham, offering a reward of five guineas for apprehending the person who stole her. The above young gentleman, although only 22 years of age, has been connected with a gang of smugglers a long time, and stole this mare on the 21st December last, for the purpose of conveying smuggled goods from the sea coast. The owner has not yet recovered her.

29th January 1780
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Wretton, 24 January 1780.

Left at the Red Lion at Wretton, on Sunday the 19th December, 1779, by WILLIAM BROUGHTON, lately committed to Norwich Castle for Horsestealing a Chestnut Mare, with a Blaze down her Face, four white legs, and a Saddle and Bridle. If the said Mare, Saddle and Bridle, be not taken away, and the Expences paid before the 21st Day of February next, they will be sold for the Payment of the keeping and other Expences [sic]. MARY PARLET.

29th January 1780
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All Persons indebted to the Estate and Effects of MATTHIAS SAYER, Linen Weaver, at Ditchingham, lately deceased, are hereby desired to pay their several Debts to SARAH SAYER, his Widow and Administratrix, or to JOHN BETTS, of Tibenham, forthwith. And all Persons, to whom the said MATTHIAS SAYER stood indebted, are desired to send in their Accounts, in order they may be discharged.

MRS SAYER returns Thanks for all Favours conferred on her late Husband, and begs a Continuance of them. She has several Hundred Clew of White Yarn to dispose of, with some Looms, and other Things in the Weaving Trade.--The Cloth in the Shop at Norwich, in the Weaver's Lane, is selling off at Prime Cost. Attendance will be given on Saturdays and Wednesdays, where all Shopkeepers and others that want a Quantity, may be supplied as above. There is likewise a Parcel of white Thread, Shoe Tare, and Shoe Thread to be disposed of at a very low Rate, and some home-made blue Linseys.

5th February 1780
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A ROBBERY

Broke open, on the 28th or 29th January last, the Shed in the Tenter Ground near the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, from whence were stolen thirteen yards of wet white Fearnought, the Property of ELI SMITH.

This is to request all Dealers in Fearnought to stop the same, if offered for Sale, and to give Notice to the said ELI SMITH, or any of the undermentioned Parties, who have this Day, (26 Jan 1780) entered into an Association, and raised a Sum, in order to prosecute any Person or Persons who may be found guilty of this, or any such Offence, in future, and do hereby offer a Reward of Five Guineas, to be paid on Conviction of such Offenders.

Witness our Hands,
WILLIAM BARSTOW, junior
THOMAS DE VEAR, senior
THOMAS DE VEAR, junior
ANDREW HOLLAND
SAMUEL TURNER
ELI SMITH
JOSEPH WILSON
THOMAS WILSON
JOSEPH HEY
JOSEPH SHAW
ELIZABETH SPICE
REBECCA DISON

12th February 1780
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Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk

A.S. ALDERTON having opened a Boarding and Day School, at Beccles in Suffolk, presents her respectful Compliments to the Ladies and Gentlemen in Beccles and its Environs, and likewise to her Friends in Ipswich and Yarmouth, and begs Leave to acquaint them and the Public in general, that her House, (situated between the Church-yard and the Market-Place) is now ready for the Reception of Boarders and Day-Scholars.

Her Terms are, Parlour Boarders, 21 Pounds per Ann. Entrance 2 Pound 2 Shillings. Boarders, fourteen Guineas and one Guinea Entrance, Tea, Sugar and Washing excepted: to bring with them a half Dozen breakfast Napkins.

The strictest Attention will be paid to the Morals of those Pupils committed to her Care, and to every Part of their Education. Tambour, Dresden, Dearning, Plain Work, etc at Eight Shillings per Quarter. Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and the Italian Method of Book-keeping taught by A.S. ALDERTON from Half past Eleven in the Morning till One O'clock, during which Time, all Sorts of School and Blank Books, Pens, Inks, Paper, Sealing Wax, etc, may be had. Music and Dancing by proper Masters.

25th March 1780
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Last Sunday morning the body of WILLIAM SKINNER, a Soldier in the Essex Militia, was taken up on Breydon, near Yarmouth; he was employed about two months since to watch some British Spirits on board a ship in the harbour; it is supposed he was intoxicated, a hole having been bored in the cask, and upwards of 30 gallons of Spirits lost.--The Coroner's inquest brought in their verdict, accidental death.


Wednesday morning early was found suffocated in a ditch at Hempnal, Mr THOMAS BOWLES, a considerable Farmer, the Jury brought in their Verdict, 'Non Compos Mentis.'


On Saturday, the 11th instant, as JOHN LOCK, a butcher of Caston, near Hingham, was returning from our market, and being asleep, as is supposed, he fell down between the horses of his breast cart, who kicked him on the head, and he soon afterwards expired.


On Friday the 17th instant, died in the 90th year of his age, after a long and painful illness, which he supported with pious resignation, Mr JOHN NEVE, senior, of Coltishall, carpenter.--A man whose virtues, in every part of his life, deserve the highest encomiums.

8 Aprilth 1780
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Norwich, April 7th, 1780
DESERTED, from His Majesty's First (or Royal) Regiment of Dragoons, JAMES CHAPMAN, Five feet, Eight Inches and an Half High, Nineteen Years of Age, Light Complexion, Light Brown Hair, Grey Eyes, by Trade a Cabinet Maker, droops a little in his Walk, born at or near Great Wallingfield, in the County of Suffolk, has some Relations now living at Sudbury, where it is supposed he may be gone. He went off in his Regimental Coat, Waistcoat, and Hat, with the Number of the Regiment within a Semi-circle of a Horse Shoe, on the Buttons, Leather Breeches, and a Great Blue Coat on.

Whoever will apprehend and secure the above Deserter, in any of his Majesty's Gaols in Great Britain, shall receive Twenty Shillings Reward, over and above the Allowance by Act of Parliament, by applying to the Commanding Officer of the Regiment, at Norwich.

15th April 1780
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Thornham, Norfolk, April 12, 1780
A LEGACY Notice is hereby given, that if MARY LEICESTER, now or late of Catton, near Norwich, be living, she may, by applying to Mr CLEMENT BELL of Chosely, or Mr JOHN COLLISON, of Thornham, (Executors to the late THOMAS HOLLAND, of Brancaster, Gent. deceased) be paid the Sum of Five Pounds, bequeathed to her by the Will of the said Mr HOLLAND. And if the said MARY LEICESTER be dead, and left lawful Issue, such Issue will be paid the said Legacy, on producing proper Certificates of her Death, and of him or her so claiming being the lawful Issue, by applying to the said Executors.
CLEMENT BELL
JOHN COLLISON
NB. No letters answered unless Post or Carriage paid.

15th April 1780
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Bayfield, April 12, 1780
RAN away from Bayfield, near Holt, where he was employed by the Week, ROBERT GIBSON, Husbandman, he was drawn to serve in the Militia for Bayfield Glamford, in Holt Hundred. He is about Twenty-two years of Age, a Florid Complexion, is very much Pock-marked, which disorder still looks fresh in his Face, stout Limbed, about Five feet Eight or Nine Inches High, walks drooping, wears his Hair short, sometimes a small Curl over the same of a Lightish colour, wears an old Light coloured Cloth Coat, bound at the Neck without a Collar, and a Slop under it, and a pair of Leather Breeches; his Friends live at Smallborough, near Northwalsham; he lately worked at Bodham, and is now supposed to be in the Neighbourhood of Aylsham; he is a dangerous Person for any Farmer to employ, his Honesty not being Proof. Any Person giving Information of him, so as he may be secured before the 24th of this Month, shall receive Half a Guinea Reward, by us, THOMAS FOSTER and THEOPHILUS IVES.

15th April 1780
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Last Saturday JONATHAN SAWYER, otherwise LOCK, was executed at Rushmere, near Ipswich, for having in the night between the 18th and 19th September last robbed the house of JOHN FISK, of Cretingham, in Suffolk, of a coat, waistcoat, some halfpence, and bohea tea.

Being disappointed in courtship he became a militia man, afterwards a soldier in the 52nd regiment, from both of which he deserted, and the first bad fact he acknowledges to have committed was that of horsestealing, by which, and in the course of his journey, through some ingenuity, he conveyed himself to his native country, where he first commenced general depredations, enlisted again, and was by his mother's interest discharged, but taken up as a deserter, and conveyed to Witham, where pretending to be ill, he requested to go into another room, the window being open he jumped out, and tho' the town was alarmed he escaped; he was afterwards taken at Attleborough, but escaped by the same manoeuvre, though handcuffed behind, which he got rid of by having brought his hands under his legs, and forced the cuffs with the tine of a fork.

He then became acquainted with four companions, who afterwards were his associates in some petty burglaries, the most injurious of which he suffered for. He acknowledged the justice of his sentence, and willingly resigned his life as atonement for his offences.

15th April 1780
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Thursday was committed to the Castle, WILLIAM PRIME, of Pulham St Mary, for the non-payment of a fine of 15 Pounds set on him by two of his Majesty's Justices of the peace for this county on a charge of smuggling.


Mr RAVEN, of Harpley, near Houghton, in this county, who died last month at the age of 84, was an opulent farmer, and a man of remarkable integrity, and simplicity of manners; of a respectable character among his neighbours, and a friend to the poor. He left a very comfortable fortune to his family, acquired by a persevering industry and regular living, and was addicted to no vice.--This tribute is due to him from a friend, who esteemed him, and thought him equal in virtue to any Roman, but superior in this respect, as the rigour of their manners was softened by the gentleness arising from his Christian spirit.


Last week died, at Saffron Walden in Essex, after a lingering illness, Miss ELIZABETH FELL, daughter of JOSEPH FELL, Esq., Major of the eastern regiment of Essex militia.

On Wednesday morning died at Yarmouth, the wife of Mr JOHN ELDRIDGE, at the White Horse Inn, in that town, much respected by her friends and acquaintance. She went to bed about one o'clock in the morning, seemingly in good health, and was found dead in her bed at nine o'clock in the same morning.

22nd April 1780
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Tuesday in the afternoon, as Mr JOHN SKINNER, of Burlingham, farmer, was driving his wagon from Norwich, loaded with deals, baulks, etc, in making way, near Thorpe, for a cart coming to Norwich, he slipped down, when the fore and hind wheels went over his body, and killed him on the spot.

22nd April 1780
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A New Little Work, necessary to be perused by every young Man and Woman in the Kingdom. This Day is Published, Price 1 Shilling. Embellished with a beautiful Frontispiece, elegantly engraved, THE LOVER'S NEW GUIDE, or a Complete Library of Love, Courtship, and Marriage; Whereby every part of those laudable, and really important Concerns, is rendered perfectly easy to all capacities: Under the following heads;

I. Love letters in a great variety of Forms, calculated for the Use of Persons of all Ranks and Conditions of Life.
II. Conversations on the Subjects of Love and Marriage, equally interesting to Parents and Children.
III. Cards of Compliment proper to be used in courtship by Lovers of either sex; and suited to all the Emergencies in Life.
IV. Love letters in verse; and a Variety of other Poems and necessary Particulars on the important subject of Love and Courtship.
The whole tending to direct and guide the youthful Mind in one of the noblest and most engaging of its Pursuits; and to lead to Happiness through the Paths of Virtue.
By Mr CHARLES FREEMAN, and others.
London; Printed by ALEXANDER HOGG, No. 16 Paternoster Row, and sold by all other Booksellers, etc in Great Britain and Ireland.

This New little Book, which is appropriated solely to the above laudable purpose, is by far the completest Work on the Subject ever published, and will be found of the utmost service, in removing those disagreeable embarrassments under which many persons labour in making proposals of an honourable nature.

29th April 1780
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Monday last another detainer was lodged against JONATHAN NORMAN, now in the Castle for felony, charging him with stealing out of the grounds of PETER SPARKS, gent. of Henham, in the county of Suffolk, on the 30th March last, a black gelding. NORMAN belongs to Ingham, in Norfolk; the officers of the parish, since his commitment, perceiving his wife riding a black gelding to the Castle to see her husband, looked in the Norwich papers of Saturday se'nnight, where the said gelding was advertized [sic], with a reward of five guineas. The gelding was taken from his wife, and the owner, Mr ROBERT TAYLOR, of Reydon, in Suffolk, came and swore the gelding to be his property. He was bound over to prosecute. NORMAN is an old offender, and connected with a large gang.

29th April 1780
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To be SOLD, a MESSUAGE, with a Barn, Stable, and about 10 Acres of land, in Hemsby, in the County of Norfolk, now in the Occupation of Mr FRANCIS CHURCH, and Mr JOHN KITTLE, his under-tenant. For further particulars, enquire of Messrs DE HAGUE and Son, Attornies [sic], in Norwich.

6th May 1780
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On Thursday se'nnight an inquisition was taken before THOMAS MARKS, Gent. on view of the body of WILLIAM REEVE, farmer, late of Hingham, who was riding upon his father's waggon [sic] near Earsham Church, on Wednesday evening about five o'clock, when the horses took fright, and ran furiously down the hill, which occasioned him to fall off, and the wheels passing over his groin in an oblique direction, nearly separated his left thigh from his body, in which deplorable state he languished about an hour, and then expired.--The jury brought in their verdict accidental death, and the waggon and horses a deodand of the value of 2 Shillings and 6 Pence.

It is much to be lamented, that such dreadful accidents, shocking to the principals of humanity, should not check the obstinacy of persons riding upon their waggons or carts, from which cause such calamitous catastrophes too frequently arise.


On Saturday last was married at St Peter's Mancroft, Mr JOHN WHATELY, of Litchfield, to Miss GAY, daughter of JOHN GAY, gent. late of Alborough, but now of this city [Norwich].


One day last week died at Bury, Mr ROBERT HOCKLEY, many years an eminent grocer in this town.--A man universally respected, and whose memory will ever be held dear by his survivors.


On Tuesday last, Mr GEORGE FEATHERSTONHAUGH, late of London, whitelead manufacturer, died at the house of Mr HENRY COXFORD, surgeon, in this city. Whose probity and punctuality ensured him the fullest confidence of his friends, whose urbanity endeared him to his acquaintance, and whose tender affection in the relative duties of husband and father, were at all times eminently distinguished.

6th May 1780
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ANN PIGGE presents her most respectful Compliments to the Ladies of Walsingham, and its Environs, being just returned from London, with a great Variety of Articles in the Millinery Branch, and in the most fashionable Taste for the Spring trade, hopes to be indulged with the Favour of their Company.
Mantua-making in the most fashionable Manner, and on the lowest Terms.

6th May 1780
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Norwich, April 29, 1780
All Persons who stand indebted to the Estate of the late Mr WILLIAM FIELD, near St Stephen's Gates, Norwich, Brick-burner, deceased, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr JOHN SYBELL, of South Walsham, in the County of Norfolk, or to Mr BAILEY BIRD, Land Surveyor, in Norwich, within one Month from the Date hereof. And all Persons to whom the Estate of the late WILLIAM FIELD stands indebted, are desired to deliver their respective Demands to the said Mr SYBELL or Mr BIRD, that they may be discharged.

Any Person having just Demands upon the late Mr EDWARD BODHAM, of Diss, deceased, are desired to send their Accounts to Mr THOMAS ASHILL, of St Stephen's, Norwich, before the first day of June, 1780. N.B. The house at Diss, wherein the late Mr BODHAM lived, to be lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, or at Midsummer or Michaelmas next.--For particulars of the House, enquire of Mrs ANN TAYLOR, of Diss, or of Mr THOMAS ASHILL, Norwich.

6th May 1780
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NORWICH and YARMOUTH MACHINE
Will on Sunday, May 14, set out from the Black Horse on Tombland, Norwich, and from the Half Moon, in Yarmouth, at Seven o'Clock in the Morning, and at Four in the Afternoon, and will continue to do so till further Notice.
N.B. The above Alterations being made at the Request of our many Friends, who by this means will have an Opportunity of travelling from London to Yarmouth in one Day, the Proprietors hope they will meet the Encouragement of the Public.
The Coach will set out on the Saturday before Whit-Sunday at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon, for that Day only.
Hearses and Mourning Coaches.
J. EVERETT, J. HOWES, J. SMITH.

6th May 1780
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White Swan Inn, St Peter's, Norwich.
Norwich and London New and Commodious FLYING POST COACH, in seventeen Hours, through Bury and Sudbury, sets out from the above Inn every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday Nights, at Ten o'Clock, the Cross-Keys Inn, Wood-street, Cheapside, and Plough Inn, Princes Street, Soho, London, and returns from the said Inns every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Nights, at Ten o'Clock. To carry Six Inside Passengers, at One Pound One Shilling each; allowed 14 pounds weight of Luggage, and all above to pay One-penny Halfpenny per Pound.
The Proprietors will not be accountable for any Parcel above 5 Pounds Value, unless entered as such, and paid for accordingly.

Performed (if God permits) by T. TILBURY, Norwich, J. READ, Botesdale, J. FOSTER and Co, London.

13th May 1780
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Tuesday s'ennight Mr GEORGE BIDWELL, of Matishall, formerly a linen weaver, was found hanging on a tree about a mile from the Swan Inn, where he boarded; he had been merry there that day, being the fair. The Jury brought in their verdict, non compos mentis.


Last week JOHN CUNNINGHAM, of Ipswich, butcher, was committed to that gaol, for stabbing THOMAS GUSTERSON, of the same place, labourer. GUSTERSON went into CUNNINGHAM's shop, who was then eating turnip-tops, and they being acquainted with each other, GUSTERSON took some to eat, and removing the plate, it, by accident, fell to the ground; upon which CUNNINGHAM, said to him, d--n your blood, I'll run my spado into you, and instantly stabbed him with great violence in the breast, with a knife. When GUSTERSON was wounded, he said, you have stabbed me, to which CUNNINGHAM replied, I am glad of it. The poor man is in a fair way of recovery.

13th May 1780
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TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, (by a Written Catalogue,) by JONATHAN GLEED, Appraiser and Auctioneer, from Norwich, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 23rd and 24th of this Instant May, 1780, THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE of the late THOMAS UTTING, at Woodbastwick, in Norfolk; consisting of Four-post Bedsteads, with Crimson and other Hangings, good Feather Beds, White Cotton Counterpanes, Jamb [sic] and other Glasses, square Mahogany Dining, Card, and other Tables, Mahogany Chairs with Hair and other Seats, Mahogany Chest of Drawers with a Writing Desk, a Bureau, Linen, China, Books, a Bath Stove, an Eight-day Clock, Green Handle Knives and Forks, Prince's Metal Candlesticks, a Brace of Pistols and two Guns, Kitchen Furniture, etc etc. The Whole to be viewed on the Morning of each Day's Sale, which will begin exactly at Ten o'Clock.

13th May 1780
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Briston, May 1, 1780
Whereas I WILLIAM OLIVER, OF Alstone Field in Staffordshire, Licensed Traveller, did on or about the 10th Day of April last call at a Public-house known by the sign of the Chequer, situate in Briston, in the County of Norfolk, kept by Mr JOHN WAKEFIELD; I stopped at the said House about two Hours to refresh myself, and in the mean Time set down my Pack there. I went from the Public-house aforesaid to the Parish of Saxthorpe, in the said County, and there, and at several other Places, I publicly and positively, but falsely and maliciously reported, that LYDIA, the Wife of the said JOHN WAKEFIELD, at the Time I stopped at his House as aforesaid, broke open my Pack, and feloniously took therefrom two Pieces of Handkerchiefs, my Property.

Now I do hereby acknowledge that the said Report was, and is entirely false and groundless - I confess I did not at that Time see the said LYDIA, the wife of the said JOHN WAKEFIELD - I am satisfied she was then from Home at Hempton in Norfolk - And I hereby openly and truly declare my Pack was not broke open, nor did I lose any Handkerchiefs or other Property at all. And, therefore, having greatly injured the said LYDIA WAKEFIELD in her Character, I hereby publicly and sincerely ask her Pardon; and I not only consent, but desire this my Acknowledgment may be inserted in the Norwich Mercy, and Norfolk Chronicle, two Weeks, at my Expence, Witness my Hand, the Day and Year above written. WILLIAM OLIVER.

20th May 1780
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A letter from Newcastle, dated May 13, says, "On Thursday last Captain WESTON, master of the HINCHINBROOK, of Lynn, made oath before a magistrate of this town, that he was taken last Wednesday morning off Hartlepool, and ransomed for 500 Pounds by the JOSEPHINE, a French privateer frigate, commanded by JEAN LOUIS FAVRE of Havre-de-Grace, mounting 26 guns, 12 and 9 pounders, besides about six or eight smaller guns in the quarter-deck and forecastle, and about 250 men. That Captain WESTON saw the privateer take three other loaded brigs the same day, which he believed were all ransomed; and the Commander told him he had taken three more loaded vessels the day before."

20th May 1780
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The CHARMING MOLLY, SAMUEL BLYTH master, from Amsterdam in Ballast, of and for Yarmouth, is taken by a French privateer, about six leagues from land, and ransomed for 400 guineas.

On the night of Friday the 12th inst. Mr YORK, officer of excise, with a party of the West Suffolk militia, seized on Lowestoft Beach 8 half anchors of geneva [gin], together with an arm chest containing several cutlasses, 12 pistols, and a great many cartridges. Two men belonging to smuggling vessel, (a large schooner) who guarded the chest, very prudently deserted it on seeing the soldiers, who pursued them, but they escaped. The schooner went upon the North Coast.


Thursday s'ennight died Mr JOHN FISHER, land coast waiter, and searcher of the port of Ipswich, who is succeeded by Mr BENJAMIN PARKHURST, on of the chamberlains of the corporation.


Thursday last died at Catton, Miss MARIA REYNOLDS, daughter of Mr CHARLES REYNOLDS, woollen-draper, in this city.


On Monday died, aged 21 years, Miss MALTBY, daughter of Mr JOHN MALTBY; her loss is greatly lamented by her afflicted parents, and her numerous friends, to whom she had been endeared by her amiable disposition.


Monday died at Harwich, aged 36 years, Mr WILLIAM BRINKLEY, watchmaker, and master of the Swan Inn in that town.

20th May 1780
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JOHN GITTENS, Grocer, Tea Dealer, and Tobacconist, having opened a Shop opposite the White Horse, near St Michael's Coslany Bridge, in the parish of St Lawrence, Norwich, humbly solicits the Favours of his Friends and the Public in general. He sells Teas, Coffee, Chocolate, and every other Article in the Grocery Trade on the lowest Terms.

TULIPS
A fine collection of Dutch Tulips, very scarce and valuable. About 130 Main Bulbs may be seen on Show any Day after the 21st Instant; also a large Number of Off-sets from the above.--Particulars may be had, and the Flowers seen, by applying to ROBERT COOKE, as his House opposite Mr SPRINGALL's, or at Mr JOHN DINGLE's, senior, opposite the Globe, St Augustine's. N.B. Part of the above Tulips were the Property of the Rev. Mr SYMONDS, of Saxmundham, in Suffolk. At the same Place, a most curious collection of Ranunculas to dispose of, with a Frame nearly new, that will compleatly [sic] cover two Beds, each containing 400 Roots, with Room to walk under. Notice will be given in this Paper when the Ranunculas will be on Show.

20th May 1780
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FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS may be gained for Half a Guinea, and not Two Blanks to a Prize, in the Government State Lottery for Ireland. Begins Drawing the 24th of next Month. The Tickets are sold and divided into Half, Quarter, Eighth, and Sixteenth Shares, by NICHOLSON and Company, Stock-Brokers, at their State Lottery Offices, the King's Arms, Bank-Buildings, Cornhill, and the Corner of Parliament and Bridge-streets, Westminster, licensed pursuant to Act of Parliament.

N.B. At the above Offices, in the last and preceding Lotteries, one Prize of 20,000 Pounds, two of 5,000 Pounds, six of 2,000 Pounds, eight of 1,000 Pounds, and 12 of 500 Pounds were sold and divided into Shares and Chances. Messrs NICHOLSON and Co., respectfully acquaint the Public, that they have formed a new and most capital Plan of Chances at Half a Guinea each, by which may actually be gained Five Thousand Pounds, as well as a great Variety of capital Benefits, and Not Two Blanks to a Prize, as they not only partake of the 471 capital Prizes, but also the 13,600 Prizes of 10 Pounds each, are for the whole Time of Drawing, and will be paid in Money without any Deduction whatever, which renders them the most advantageous that was ever offered to the Public, it is therefore presumed will be found well worth their Attention.

NICHOLSON and Co. think proper to inform the Public, that as the above Shares and Chances are issued from the Original State Lottery Tickets, whereby they are enabled to give such Advantages, and the same Time are rendered strictly legal and indisputable secure, a Circumstance of the utmost Consequence to every Adventurer....

The Prizes in this Lottery are to be Transferable Annuities, bearing 4 per Cent per Annum. The utmost Value thereof will be paid at the above Offices, at the current Price as soon as drawn, the same as in the former State Lotteries.

All Tickets, Shares, and Chances sold at the above Offices are stampt [sic] with the Crown, etc--Schemes gratis and Letters (Post paid) duly answered.--NICHOLSON and Co.having at very great Expence [sic] established an especial Express between Dublin and London, their Friends and Customers may therefore depend on the earliest and most authentic Account of every Day's Drawing.

27th May 1780
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To so daring a pitch are the enemy's privateers arrived, that on Monday last, a lugsail boat, armed with two carriage and four swivel guns, captured a brigantine, laden with coals, in sight of Yarmouth; and though the privateer, and her prize, were several hours in sight of the FLY sloop of war, then in Yarmouth roads, it was judged extremely hazardous (as the lugger was manned with a desperate set of smugglers) to attempt retaking the brig!!!!


Sunday night Mr WILLIAM LADLE of Crostwick, had a gelding stolen from him; scarce a night passes but the like depredations are committed on the property of the different farmers near this city.


DUBLACK, convicted at ths sessions of keeping a house of ill fame in this city, will this day stand in the pillory, agreeable to his sentence; - his wife being pregnant, and in consideration of her having a large family, is only to be imprisoned till the 8th of June.-- They are to find two sureties of 50 Pounds each, for their good behaviour for twelve months.

27th May 1780
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Harwich, May 24.

On Friday night last arrived the ARGUS cutter, Captain HAGGIS, from a cruise, and brought in with him a large lugsail boat with 20 half ankers of geneva [gin], which he seized below Baudsey cliff, with sundry other contraband Goods; but before he had brought them off, upwards of twenty smuggling riders came down and fell upon Captain HAGGIS, and three of his People, and beat them with Sticks, etc, in an unmerciful manner, and threatened their lives; but, by the prudent Conduct of Capt. HAGGIS, in expostulating with them on the bad consequences that would follow such inhuman behaviour, the smugglers made off with the Goods, except the above 20 casks. Capt. HAGGIS was bruised very much about his head and body, and one of his people received a deep cut in his head.

3rd June 1780
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By an act [of Parliament] passed this session, merchant ships are allowed to have three-fourths of their crew foreigners; and all foreigners who shall have formerly served, or shall hereafter serve, two years on board any of his Majesty's ships, or any privateer or merchant ship, being British property, shall be deemed a natural born subject of Great Britain, and enjoy all privileges and immunities thereunto belonging.

3rd June 1780
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On Sunday last two sons of Mr THOMAS CATTEN, a considerable farmer of West Dereham in this county, one about eighteen, and the other about fourteen years of age, went out after dinner, and not returning that evening, or all night, search was made for them the next morning, when their clothes were discovered near a pond close by the house, in which both their bodies were found. It is supposed they went to bathe, and that one of them being in danger, the other strove to extricate him, by which they were both unfortunately drowned.--They had always been remarkably fond of each other. One day last week ISAAC GROSLIN, a lad about 15 years of age, servant to Mr DAVIS, of Dedham, in Essex, after rolling a field and leaving his roll, hooked the trace to the horse, and in getting up to ride home missed his hold, was entangled with the trace, and the horse taking fright ran through a gate, and more than a mile home, dragging the boy, who was the most shocking object that could be imagined, having hardly a bone that was not broken.


A few days ago was married, at the abbey church of Holme Cultram, in Cambridgeshire, Mr JOHN DAN, of Civil, aged 70, to Mrs MARY RICKARBY, of the same place, an agreeable lady in her 25th year. This is the third time Mr DAN has entered the holy state of matrimony, and at this period of his life it is not to be supposed he takes it unadvisedly, lightly, or wantonly, etc, but according to the preamble of the office, for the occasion, reverently, etc etc, duly considering, and so forth.


Tuesday the 16th inst. died at Nevenden, in the hundred of Essex, THOMAS PAGE, a labouring man, aged 102. QUANTRELL'S GARDENS Will be elegantly Illuminated on Monday next, the 5th instant, in Honour of his Majesty's Birth Day; there will be a Concert of Instrumental Music, with an imitation of Birds by ZACHARIAH MORTRUM, after the Manner of the celebrated Signor ROSINGNOLE; likewise will be exhibited a curious Cascade, consisting of a subterraneous Cavern, with large Falls of Water. The Evening will conclude with a curious Collection of Fire Works, and the Taking of Fort Omoa with Fireships, which will cross the Gardens, with a large Confusion of Bombay Muscaty, etc Admittance at the Gate One Shilling - Sixpence to be returned in Liquor, etc

3rd June 1780
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Wells, Norfolk, June 1, 1780.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
That THOMAS MILLER, of Wells next the Sea, Grocer and Draper, having assigned all his Real and Personal Estates to JOSEPH HAYCOCK, of Wells aforesaid, and THOMAS JONES, of the same, Merchants, for the Benefit of his Creditors, they are hereby desired to send an Account of the respective Demands to the said Trustees. And all Persons indebted to the said THOMAS MILLER are hereby desired forthwith to pay the same to the said Trustees. N.B. The said THOMAS MILLER intends opening a Day School at Wells, for teaching Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, and shall be greatly obliged for Encouragement in his undertaking.

10th June 1780
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JOHN STANGROOM, who was convicted at the last sessions of this city of stealing a quantity of yarn from his masters Messrs RODWELLS, dyers, was last Saturday to have been publicly whipped, but upon the report of one of the city surgeons, that the punishment could not be inflicted upon him without endangering his life, the execution of his sentence was respited.

Last Saturday night died suddenly, in the 64th Year of her age, at the house of Mr THOMAS REEVE, Baker, in St Mary's, Mrs SARAH CUBITT, relict of the late Mr BENJAMIN CUBITT, of St Michael's Coslany, much regretted by her Friends and Acquaintance.

17th June 1780
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RALPH COULSON begs leave to inform the Public in general and his Friends in particular, that he continues at his House, opposite St Laurence-steps, Norwich, the buying (at the best Prices) Norfolk Fleece, and other Articles in the Wool Trade, that his Partner RICHARD ELLIS, deceased, and himself, formerly dealt in. N.B. He also informs the Public, that he is the only Wholesale Dealer in Whitebread's London Porter, at Norwich.

Norwich, June 15, 1780
ROBERT CHALKER, at the Rampant Horse, begs Leave to return Thanks to his Friends and Customers for all Favours received, and to acquaint them, that he shall remove from thence to the Crown Inn, in St Stephen's-street, the 22nd Inst. where he has laid in a fresh Stock of neat Wines, Spiritous Liquors, and Tomson's Nog, from Conisford. The House is newly fitted up, and finished in genteel Manner, for the Reception of Company, and hopes the Continuance of his former Customers; and all others who please to favour him with their Company may depend on the genteelest Treatment, and their Favours gratefully acknowledged by their obedient, humble Servant, ROBERT CHALKER. N.B. Neat Post-chaise and Saddle Horses to any Part of England.

24th June 1780
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On Saturday last was committed to the Castle by E. JEWELL, Esq., PHILIP SNELL (supposed to be an old offender) being charged by Mr JOSEPH MACK, of Holt, watch-maker, with feloniously stealing a silver watch, from his stall, during the fair there.

Wednesday morning early fifteen half anchors of gin were seized in a garden near St Giles's gates.

On Monday Captain CHARLES LAYTON, of the 64th regiment, was married to Miss LE-GRYSE, youngest daughter of CHARLES LE-GRYSE, Esq. of this city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. ARNAM, rector of Postwick, and chaplain to the COUNTESS of OXFORD.

Thursday was married in Ormsby, Mr JOHN WATSON, attorney at Yarmouth, to Miss MAY FISHER, Daughter of WILLIAM FISHER, Esq.; Receiver General of this county, an amiable young lady, with a very genteel fortune.

Last week died at Mundham, Mr W. HOLMES, attorney at law.

Saturday last died at his house in the market, Mr JAMES POSTERN, a comfortable grazier and butcher.

Last week died Mrs ROBINSON, wife of Mr ROBINSON, at the White-hart inn, in Wymondham.

On Sunday evening last died at Salthouse, Mrs STANFORTH, wife of Mr HENRY STANFORTH, of that place.

On Monday, died aged 81, Mr THOMAS TOMPSON, formerly a Peruke-maker, in St Giles's.

To be SOLD by AUCTION, on Thursday, the 13th day of July 1780, at the King's Head at New Buckenham, in the County of Norfolk, between the Hours of three and five in the Afternoon, the following Estates in Tibenham, in the said County, LOT I. An Inclosure of good Freehold Land, called the Church Close, containing about 50 Acres, now in the Occupation of Mr JOSEPH FILBY. Lot II. A Messuage, or Dwelling-house, in the occupation of the said JOSEPH FILBY, with a Brick Stable, and Garden well planted with Fruit, belonging to the same, and Piece of Meadow Ground adjoining, containing about two Acres.---These Premises are suitable for Tradesmen.
Lot III. A Messuage and Yard, now lett [sic] to HENRY LOCK and JOHN BATE, at the yearly rent of 50 Shillings.
For further Particulars, enquire of Messrs MEADOWS and BROWNE, at Diss, in the said County.

24th June 1780
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CONTINGENT INTEREST
To be disposed of, a Bond for Five Thousand Pounds, another for Fifteen Hundred Pounds, certain, on the death of Miss CATHERINE BUCKLE, of Ditchingham, in Norfolk, dying without issue, payable within three Months, with Interest at four per Cent from the Day of Decease.----ALSO a clear Annuity of Two Hundred Pounds, payable during the Life of a very healthy, sober Woman, (fifty-three last September), if she survives the said Miss BUCKLE (now thirty-two) dying without Issue, most amply secured, being charged on Freehold Estates in Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire, as well as a great Sum of Money in the Funds.
Mr PILKINGTON, (fully authorized to dispose of the above) will attend at Mr PROBERT's, the King's Head, Norwich, until Monday Evening next, to explain every requisite Particular to Principals or Attornies [sic] acknowledging their Principals, inclined to treat for the whole together, or each Bond or the Annuity distinctly. No anonymous Applications will be attended to.

Wells, June 27, 1780
PHILIP and ELIZABETH BATCHELOR, late Butler and House-keeper to WILLIAM WIGGETT BULWER, Esq. have taken the Standard Inn, at Wells, in Norfolk, they humbly hope for the Continuance of the Favours of those Gentlemen, etc who have hitherto use that House, as it will be their whole Study to render their Accommodations as agreeable as possible to them, as well as to all others of their Friends who will be so kind as to give them an Opportunity of shewing their ernest [sic] Desire to oblige.

EDUCATION. Mr RIVETT, Writing-master, Accountant, Teacher of Mathematical and Philosophical Sciences at East Dereham, in Norfolk, tenders his respectful Acknowledgements to those Gentlemen and Ladies who have obliged him with their several Favours, a Continuance of which he hopes to secure through an unremitting Assiduity in his Profession, and a steady Adherence to the Improvement of Youth committed to his Care. And also begs Leave to inform the Public, that his School opens again on Friday, the 14th of July, for qualifying young Gentlemen for the Army, Navy, Compting-house, Mechanic, or other Departments in Life, on the following terms: Boarding and Lodging (including the English Language grammatically, Writing, Arithmetic, Merchants Accompts, Geography, and the different Branches of Mensuration) at Fifteen Pounds per Annum, and one Guinea Entrance. And for teaching any of the following Branches, viz. Drawing, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Fortification, Gunnery, Navigation, Optics, Perspective, Architecture, Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, etc one Guinea per Quarter. Dancing, French, etc taught by able Masters.

1 July 1780
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Lieut. BEEVOR of the 33rd regiment, son of THOMAS BEEVOR, Esq. of Hethel, near this city, was wounded at the attack on Charlestown, by a grape shot, which destroyed or took away seven teeth with part of his lower jaw; but we are happy to hear that he is otherwise in perfect health.

Mons. CORNU, Commander of the PRINCESS DE ROBECQUE French cutter, taken on the 14th ult. by his Majesty's ships ARIADNE and FLY, and brought into Yarmouth, the Surgeon, and six other officers, are at Beccles, in Suffolk, on their parole: they have the liberty of going any where not more than a mile from the town, and are kindly treated by the inhabitants.

A cartel is arrived at Yarmouth, and it is expected the above officers, together with the other French prisoners, will be immediately exchanged.

Sunday last died at Walsingham, in the 92nd year of his age, Mr WILLIAM AGGS.

1 July 1780
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To be Lett, and entered upon at Michaelmas next, in Chippenham, in Cambridgeshire, (Chipenham is within four miles of Newmarket, and twelve of Bury St Edmund's, both good Market Towns,) a Farm, in the Occupation of EDWARD FOULGHAM; consisting of a good Farm-house, Barns, Stables, Dove-house, and other Outhouses, and 267 Acres on inclosed Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land, and 355 Acres of Arable Fields Lands, with a Sheep-walk for eighteen Score Sheep.
Also a Farm in the Occupation of the Widow RAYNER; consisting of a good Farm-house, Barns, Stables, and other Outhouses, and 27 Acres on inclosed Arable, Meadow and Pasture Land, and 293 Acres of Arable Field Lands.
Also a Farm, late in the Occupation of CHARLES DEWING; consisting of a good Farm-house, Barns, Stables, and other Outhouses, and 230 Acres of inclosed Arable, Meadow and Pasture Land, and 294 Acres and 3 Roods of Arable Field Lanes, with a Sheep-walk for eighteen Score Sheep.
Also a Farm, in the occupation of EDWARD STAPLES, consisting of a good Farm-house, Barns, Stables and other Outhouses, and 19 Acres on inclosed Arable, Meadow and Pasture Land, and 163 Acres of Arable Field Lands. All the abovementioned Farms have a Right of Commonage on Chippenham Fen, and are free of Corn Tithes. For further Particulars, enquire of Mr JOHN SPURLING, at Grundisburgh, or Mr PELL HEIGHAM, at Bury St Edmund's, Suffolk.

8 July 1780
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Last week a large cutter, of the smuggling kind, was very near running down a fishing boat belonging to Yarmouth. When she was along side, her crew begged some fish, which were given to them; immediately after the cutter took a brig in sight of the boat. She appeared about 200 tons, mounted 20 guns, and carried 100 men.
Monday last, about four o'clock in the afternoon, a large smuggling cutter landed her cargo near Southwold, in sight of three or four hundred people, and several revenue officers. It is feared by many people in the mercantile way, that the above vessel is both privateer and smuggler, as she seemed to mount 20 guns, and had about 80 men on board.
Last Tuesday morning the French prisoners confined in Yarmouth gaol were put on board the cartel, and sailed immediately for Calais. Three of the officers went the preceding evening to Beccles in a post-chaise, and not returning in time, were left behind, and are now in Yarmouth gaol.
Last Friday, Messrs. BROCK, CARTER, MASON and other excise officers, seized about 1500 gallons of foreign brandy, rum, and geneva, at Huntingfield, and lodged in the excise office at Halesworth; the smugglers collected their forces together, and attacked the officers, as they were conveying the goods to Halesworth, but were obliged to retreat precipitately.

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8 July 1780
All persons indebted to the Estate and Effects of FRANCIS GREEN, late of Watton, in the County of Norfolk, Miller, deceased, are requested forthwith to pay their respective Debts to Mrs SUSANNA GREEN, his Widow and Administratrix, or to Mr GEDGE, of Ashill, in the said County, Attorney at Law. And all Persons having any Claim or Demand upon the Estate or Effects of the said deceased, are desired immediately to send an Account thereof, in Writing, to the said Mrs GREEN, or Mr GEDGE, in order that the same may be discharged.

15th July 1780
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Thursday ended the sessions for the county of Norfolk, when ELIZABETH PULLEY was found guilty of stealing wearing apparel, and sentenced to be committed for three Weeks to Wymondham Bridewell, then to be publicly whipped in the Market there. ELIZABETH ADAMS, charged with stealing a silk cloak, was acquitted.

On Tuesday, the 4th of this inst. July, died sincerely lamented THOMAS PLUMSTED, of Briston, in this county, gent. aged only 38 years. He loved and kindly remember his relations, and therefore (after making genteel provision for his disconsolate widow) has left the bulk of his fortune, to be equally divided among them. Called from the world before he reached the meridian of life, he serves as an awful monitor, to warn not only decrepid [sic] age, who feebly hover over the border of the grave, but those in the bloom of youth and prime of days, to prepare for eternity. "His Die is Cast." But by the Christian fortitude with which he bore the heavy, and before unfelt hand of affliction, and by his pious resignation to the will of that infinite Being, whose ways are unsearchable, and by his knowledge of divine truths, and manifested trust in the merits of an all sufficient Saviour, a glowing hope remains in the bosoms of his surviving friends, that his spirit is flown to glory. We need not tell those who knew him, that his character was truly respectable. The tender husband, faithful friend, promoter of harmony, and lover of peace, shone so conspicuous in the late THOMAS PLUMSTED, that an attempt to praise will rather injure him; honest zeal will not suffer us to say less, and timorous modesty forbids our saying more to those who once knew him than this, "Go and do likewise."

On Friday last died at Hellesdon, (greatly regretted by his Family, and all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance,) Mr PAUL FOX, Farmer, late of Henstead, in Suffolk.

Saturday last died at Yarmouth, Mr HARLEY, upholsterer, in the Market-place there.

Saturday died Mrs FOX, who many years kept the Red Lion at Eaton.

Sunday died at Ispwich, Mrs TURNER, aged 69 years, relict of Mr JOHN TURNER, formerly an eminent ship-builder in that port.

15th July 1780
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Broke out of Bridewell, on Thursday Morning early, the 6th of June, JAMES SNELLING, alias NEWCOME, a Chimney-sweeper, belonging to Aylsham, in Norfolk. Whoever will secure the said SNELLING, and deliver him up to me, shall receive One Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by me, JAMES NICHOLS, Keeper of Norwich Bridewell.

Escaped from Norwich Castle on Saturday Afternoon, July 8, 1780, WILLIAM POTTER, committed for Horse-stealing. He is about twenty-seven Years of Age, five Feet and a Half high, fair Complexion, Hazel Eyes, and dark Brown short Hair; generally wears a Brown Coat and Waistcoat, and Leather Breaches. He lately lived at Poringland, near Norwich, and occupied a small Farm there; was connected with a Gang of Smuggler, which Practice he followed, and is remarkably fond of Singing. Whoever will apprehend the said POTTER, and deliver him to Mr GEORGE GYNN, Keeper of the above Castle, shall receive a Reward of Five Guineas. Note - he has lately given several Informations against Smugglers.

July 12, 1780
Brook Association.
Stolen, from the Pasture of Mr JOHN ALEXANDER, of Ashwelthorpe, on Monday Night the 10th Instant, or early Tuesday Morning, a Chestnut Gelding, six Years old, about 15 Hands high, with a Star on his Forehead, hanging Mane, and square Spot on his Nose between the Nostrils; has a small Head and Ears, with a very rising Neck rather thick, is pretty much spotted with the Saddle, and a very remarkable Spot on the outside of the right Thigh, nearly as Broad as a Man's Hand; when stolen, had a switch Tail, has been nicked and docked rather shorter than the common length.
At the same time was stolen a Saddle and single Reined Curb Bridle, both almost new; the Saddle has deep single Skirts, with two Silver Nails before, and covered nails behind.
Whoever shall apprehend the Person or Persons who stole the above Horse, shall be paid on his or their being convicted the sum of Ten Guineas, by Mr SAMUEL ALEXANDER, the Treasurer to the above Association.
N.B. On Sunday Evening last JOHN SKELTON left the Service of the said Mr JOHN ALEXANDER, and has not since been heard of. Whoever will give Intelligence of the said JOHN SKELTON, or of the above Horse, will be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble.
To be Lett [sic], in London-Lane, Norwich, one of the best Situations for Trade, a House and Shop, suitable for any extensive Business, with a large back Kitchen, Wash-house, Brew-house, and large Ware-house, with Sash Windows, Yard, Cellar, Large Kitchen Hall, three Rooms in front, neatly and compleatly [sic] finished, on the first Floor, and one ditto on the same backward, all of a good Size, the same Room on the Second Floor, and three Rooms on the Attic, with a back Stair-case, which makes it convenient to lett off in Apartments, and now in the Occupation of JAMES LANDY, Druggist and Chemist. Also a House and Shop over against Mr CRANE's, in London-Lane. For further Particulars enquire of RICHARD PEETE, Esq. or of the said Mr CRANE, Upolder and Appraiser, who compleatly [sic] fits up and furnished Houses on the cheapest Terms, and sells Goods by Auction.

15th July 1780
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JAMES LANDY, Chemist and Druggist, returns his most grateful Acknowledgements to his Friends, and the Public in general, for the great Encouragement he has received; and begs Leave to inform them, that he is removed from London-Lane, (to the Shop late in the Occupation of Mr NOTLEY) in the Market-place, within one door of Dove Lane, where he hopes to receive a Continuance of their Favours, which he will endeavour to merit by serving them with genuine Medicines and Drugs on the most reasonable Terms.

Sudbury, July 7. On Friday night, or Saturday morning last, the house of Mr BRANWHITE, at Lavenham, was broke open and robbed of plate to the value of upwards of 100 Pounds. After the robbery was discovered on Saturday morning, on PETLY, a noted horsebreaker, was sent off to overtake the stage coaches and enquire about the goods, and had the good fortune to find the goods and the thief in one of them near Chelmsford, but to his great surprize [sic], found the thief to be his own brother (by father's side) who had come down from London on purpose to commit the robbery; he however safely lodged him in Chelmsford gaol, and the plate was stopt [sic] and taken proper care of.

22nd July 1780
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To be Sold Cheap, a large substantial Messuage, in good Repair, pleasantly situated in Banham, in the county of Norfolk, with convenient Outhouses, Yards, Garden, and Orchard, well planted, to the same belonging, now in the Occupation of Mr JOHN PALMER, at the Rent of 5 Pounds 5 Shillings per Annum.
Also a new-built Messuage in Banham aforesaid, with Yards and Gardens to the same belonging, now in the Occupation of JOHN WITHAM, and others, at the Rent of 6 Pounds 6 Shillings per Annum. Enquire of Mr ALGAR, Old Buckenham, in the said County.

22nd July 1780
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A few nights since a gang of smugglers rode through Clare, in Suffolk, loaded with unaccustomed goods. Mr KING, Supervisor, and three other Excise Officers, mounted their horses, pursued and overtook them near Stoke, and civilly demanded the goods. The Smugglers, with large clubs, struck Mr KING, and Mr JAMES, (two of the said officers) several violent blows on the head, and other parts, which brought them both to the ground, and then presented and fired several pistols at them, by one of which Mr RAINES, another of the officers was wounded in the shoulder. The officers fired three pistols at the smugglers, and after mounting their horses, pursued them a second time, and overtaking one of the gang standing by his dead horse, they secured him, and the next day carried him before the sitting Magistrates at Metford [sic], who committed him to prison, in order that he may be tried at the next Suffolk assizes.

On Friday the 14th July inst. an inquisition was taken at Ispwich, in Suffolk, on the body of EDWARD BARRY (one of the Midshipmen belonging to the press-gang tried at Suffolk in Lent Assizes 1779, for the murder of THOMAS NICHOLS, and upon a special verdict afterwards discharged by the Court of King's Bench) who suddenly dropt [sic] down dead the preceding day in St Clement's, Fore-street, in Ipswich aforesaid, who brought in their verdict, died by the visitation of God.

On Saturday last died Mr WILLIAM ARAM, Nurseryman, in the 56th year of his age, who past [sic] through this life with the strictest honour and integrity. He was justly respected when living by all who knew him, and is now truly lamented by all his friends and acquaintance.

Sunday last died, in an advanced age, at her house in Hanover-square, London, MARTHA MUSSENDEN, relict of HILL MUSSENDEN, Esq. of Herringfleet, in the county of Suffolk.

On Thursday the 13th instant died at Great Fransham, in this county, in the 90th year of his age, the Rev. DANIEL BURSLEM; he was rector of the said parish 56 years.

On Friday the 14th of this month died at his seat at Roydon, near Diss, in the 68th year of his age, SHEPPARD FRERE, Esq.

22nd July 1780
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Miniature Painting
Mr PHILLIPS, at Mr EDWARDS's, in St Michael's at Plea, opposite the Church, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this City, and it Environs, that he takes the most striking Likenesses in Miniature, at One Guinea each, a neat Frame included; Children Half a Guinea, with ditto. Those that he hath already done, and the perfect Satisfaction he has given in Likeness, he flatters himself will sufficiently recommend him to future Favours. N.B. He takes also very great Likenesses in Black Lead, in an agreeable and neat Manner, at 7 shillings and 6 pence each.

July 17, 1780
DESERTED from his Majesty's First, or Royal Regiment of Dragoons, quartered at Stowmarket, in the County of Suffolk, WILLIAM WOODS, eighteen Years of Age, five Feet eight Inches and a Half high, fresh Complexion, Brown Hair, Grey Eyes, straight and well made, born in the Parish of St Peter Mancroft, in the City of Norwich, by Trade a Blacksmith. He went off in his regimental Coat, Waistcoat, and Hat, with the Number of the Regiment within a Semicircle of a Horse-shoe upon the Buttons, and Buck-skin Breeches, with his Regimental Boots, Steel Spurs, and Horizontal Rowels.--Whoever apprehends the above Deserter, and gives Notice to the Commanding Officer of the Regiment at Bury, he will receive Twenty Shillings over and above the Allowance by Act of Parliament.

22nd July 1780
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A Journeyman Cooper.
Wanted at Yarmouth, one who understands cleaving Flour Barrell Staves, or Clapboard; if a good Workman, may meet with constant Employment by applying to Mr JOHN SHELLY, Cooper, near the Friar's-lane, Yarmouth.

29th July 1780
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We are informed that the principal inhabitants of the ancient and opulent borough of King's Lynn are exercising their ten 18 pound fort cannon, lately sent to MAXEY ALLEN, Esq. the Mayor, from the Board of Ordinance, for the defence of their town, and are forming themselves into an artillery company (in blue regimentals, orange capes, scarlet waistcoats, lapelled with light blue satin,) who, with a well disciplined company of independents, have put that town into a very respectable posture of defence.

Monday last the BEE cutter, Captain HART, brought into Harwich a large brig, burthen 250 tons, called the ISABELLA, belonging to Buck Haven, JOHN THOMPSON, master, last from Middleburg, in ballast for Sunderland, but the officers in searching her found concealed 230 gallons of geneva, and 110 pounds of tea; she is therefore detained as a prize.

Wednesday, ended the Sessions for this city, held by adjournment, when HANNAH BLAKE, alias WEBB, alias FRETWELL, was convicted of keeping a disorderly house in St Stephen's, and sentenced to stand in the pillory in Norwich market, on Saturday August the 5th, to be confined twelve calendar months in the city gaol, and then to find two sureties, each bound in 50 pounds for her future behaviour.

We hear that JEREMIAH HARVEY, (an old offender) lately committed to Ipswich gaol for stealing a horse from Mr JOHN ALEXANDER, of Ashwelthorpe, on the 10th inst. will be removed to the Castle to take his trial at the ensuing Assizes. Ten Guineas reward was advertised for the taking him, by the Brooke Association.

Saturday last died, aged 25 years, Mrs RAVEN, wife of HENRY RAVEN, of this city, saddler. She supported a long and tedious illness, and died with a resignation that bespoke the true Christian; she was an affectionate Wife and sincere friend, and her death is greatly lamented, not only by her inconsolable friends, but even those of her slightest acquaintance.

On Saturday last died at Yarmouth, Mr WILLIAM PAYNE, Printer in that town. And on Monday morning died Mr WILLIAM GRIGSON JENNEY, late Captain of one of the London Traders, which sailed from that port.

On Wednesday morning died at St Andrews hall, Old Buckenham, after a severe illness of above five weeks, FRANCIS HEAD Esq. greatly lamented by all who knew him.

On Saturday last died at Ipswich, Mrs SQUIRE, wife of CHARLES SQUIRE, attorney at law, of that town.

29th July 1780
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To be sold, Buck Venison, at Three Guineas a Buck. Enquire of THOMAS BELL, Blickling. Note - Give timely Notice to be killed.

5 August 1780
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Last week an old man, named SHELDRAKE, a porter, was found dead in his house in St Andrew's parish, Cambridge. He had always lived in a penurious manner, and on searching his house, several hoards of money were found, amongst which were 25 30-shilling pieces, 2 moidores, 21 guineas, several half guineas, 50 quarter guineas, about a quarter of a peck of silver coin, nearly half a bushel of halfpence, some securities for money, and other valuable effects, all which devolve to his daughter, the widow of one BUSH, late a private in the Cambridgeshire militia.

Monday last was committed to the Castle by JOHN BLOFIELD, Esq., ELIZABETH HOWES, who stands charged on the oath of THOMAS SYMONDS, of Catfield, and others, on a violent suspicion of her having feloniously taken, and carried away from out of the dwelling-house of the said THOMAS SYMONDS, divers goods, his property.

On Tuesday PHILIP WICKHAM, a lad of about nine years of age, fell into the river at Conisford, and was not discovered till half an hour after; every method that has been recommended was used by two surgeons of the Humane Society, for the space of two hours, but proved ineffectual for his recovery.
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On Sunday morning last, between one and two o'clock, the two wind mills on the light-house hill, at Lowestoft, in the county of Suffolk, were entirely consumed by fire, but whether it was an accident, or a villainous affair, by some person or persons unknown, is not yet discovered. A gentleman who purchased them about four months since, fortunately had lately insured them.

On Saturday last an inquisition was taken before THOMAS MARKS, Gent. on view of the body of RICHARD ARMS, a lad of about sixteen years of age, who was unfortunately drowned as he was bathing in the river near Fuller's Hole, in this city.---And on Tuesday last an inquisition was taken before the same Gentleman, on view of the body of WILLIAM WICKHAM [sic - mentioned previously as PHILIP], a lad about nine years of age, who was accidentally drowned near Bussey's staithe, in Conisford.

5 August 1780
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On Tuesday was married at the Meeting-house in the Goat Lane, in this city, EPHRAIM CANDLER, merchant, at Barfield in the county of Essex, to Miss MARY BURR, of this city, (niece of Mrs OXLEY, an eminent preacher among the people called Quakers,) an accomplished young lady, with every requisite qualification to adorn the married state.

On Wednesday last was married at the Quaker's Meeting house at Lammas in this county, Mr JOHN BIRKBECK of Settle, in Yorkshire, to Miss MARTHA GURNEY.---Also Mr JAMES SHEPPARD of London, to Miss SARAH GURNEY, daughters of the late Mr HENRY GURNEY, banker in this city.

On Saturday last died in the 89th year of his age, MEUX RANT, Esq., of Old Buckenham, who acted many years in the Commission of the Peace for this county, with great reputation, and who was justly valued by his friends and acquaintance for his great skill in the profession of the law, and his integrity in the practice of it.

On Wednesday died aged 72, Mrs TUCK, widow of Mr WILLIAM TUCK, formerly a baker in Conisford, and one of the Common Council for that ward.

On Sunday last died, aged 27 years, Mr JOHN PAYNE, Printer, brother to Mr WILLIAM PAYNE, Printer of Yarmouth, who died the 22d ult. aged 25 years.

5 August 1780
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Society for the Discharge and Relief of Persons Imprisoned for Small Debts in the Gaols of Norfolk and Norwich. JOHNSON's Coffee-house, July 31, 1780. The Acting Committee of this Society think it their Duty to lay before the Public the General State of their Proceedings, and their Accounts, and with great Pleasure inform the Contributors to this excellent Charity, that their Donations have released from Confinement, and restored to their Relations, and to the Public, Three Hundred and Forty-Two Prisoners.
However necessary it may be that the Person of a Debtor should be liable to Imprisonment, when his Effects are not sufficient to discharge his Debts; it is Injustice and Cruelty to render his Confinement perpetual; and yet without some benevolent Interposition this must frequently happen. The Design of this Society is to remedy, as far as may be, this Evil, and to make equitable Distinctions between the profligate Debtor, whom a vicious Extravagance has justly deprived of that Liberty which he abused, and the unfortunate and oppressed, from whom the Necessities of Sickness, or the Wants of a numerous Family, or perhaps an indiscrete Confidence, have with his Freedom taken away even the Means of his Support. To this Purpose the former Subscriptions have uniformly been applied, and so happily, that, out of the whole Number released, one Person only has found it necessary to request a Second Time, that Assistance from the Society, which however, it is an invariable Rule with them never to grant. The subscriptions, as appears by the Accounts, are exhausted; it is necessary therefore again to solicit fresh Contributions form those who wish to support a Charity which confers so valuable a Blessing on the Object of it, is of such extensive Utility to the Public, so pleasing an Office of Humanity, and so important a Duty of Religion.
Subscriptions and Benefactions are received at any of the Bankers, at the Bar of JOHNSON's Coffee-house, or by the Treasurer, Mr THOMAS KETT; also by the Secretary ROBERT CUBITT, at the Hall in the Market-place, where the Books and Proceedings of this Charity may be inspected by Person disposed to promote it.

12th August 1780
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Early on Thursday morning, the 3d inst., a party of a press-gang, attended by 20 dragoons, entered Cromer, when dragoons on horseback were posted at each avenue of the town, to intercept all passengers, while the press gang searched the houses for seamen, and after taking many, detained only three, the rest being unfit for their purpose.---This fact deserves the serious consideration of every well wisher to the liberty of this once free and happy country; the necessity of the state has too frequently of late obliged the civil power to connive at, though not to authorise, the common illegal mode of impressing men for the sea service, but to have a press gang, assisted by a troop of horse, invest a peaceable town before break of day, with intent to commit an act in itself illegal and unconstitutional, is so disgraceful to the liberty of Englishmen, and so great a stretch of arbitrary military usurption, that it calls for immediate redress, and it is hoped that so dangerous an innovation will rouse the inhabitants of this county to such a public remonstrance and censure, as will do honour to their yet unsubdued spirit, and check the daring encroachment of a growing military authority.

Assize news Thursday ended the business of the crown bar for the county, when the four following prisoners received sentence of death, viz: HENRY GELDON, for stealing a red polled cow, the property of MATTHEW LOVE, of Hildolvestone, alehouse-keeper; PETER PETCH, alias CAPPS alias YORKSHIRE, for being concerned with WILLIAM POTTER, late of Poringland, in stealing two horses, one the property of JOHN COBY, of Poringland, the other of WILLIAM FAIRCLOTH, of Wilbeach; JONATHAN NORMAN, for stealing out of the barn belonging to CLEMENT POSTLE, of East Ruston, four combs and bushels of oats in the sacks, the property of the said CLEMENT POSTLE, and also for stealing a horse from Henham, in Suffolk, the property of ROBERT TAYLOR, of Raydon, in the said County; and JEREMIAH HARVEY, removed by habeas corpus from Ipswich Gaol, for stealing a horse from Mr JOHN ALEXANDER, of Ashwell-Thorpe, in this county. PHILIP SNELL, for stealing a silver watch, the property of JOSEPH MACK of Holt, sentenced to be privately whipped, and remain six months in prison.
The three following were acquitted, viz. DAVID TUCK, charged with stealing two ewe sheep from Topcroft, the property of BENJAMIN HUNT; ROBERT CHURCH, charged with buying and receiving, knowing them to be stolen, two pair of cart chain traces, the property of WILLIAM MASON and CLEMENT POSTLE farmers; and JOHN PRINTER, charged with stealing two pigs, the property of ROBERTS WATTS of Crostwick.

THOMAS GALLOWAY, convicted at Thetford in March assizes 1779, of stealing a gelding, and ordered to hard labour on the Thames, but could not since be removed without danger of his life, being in a deep consumption, was ordered to remain in custody; and THOMAS REEVE and ELIZABETH HOWE were discharged by proclamation.
Same day ended the assizes at the crown bar for the city, when the two following prisoners received sentence of death, viz.SAMUEL RUMNEY, alias THOMAS SHEPHERD, alias TIMOTHY TWAITE, for stealing a mare out of a pasture at Wigstoft, in the county of Lincoln, the property of GEORGE FERNE; and THOMAS MADDLE, alias THOMAS HOWES, for stealing a brown mare from the door of the Maid's Head alehouse, in the parish of Heigham, in the county of the city of Norwich, the property of RICHARD SMITH.
ALICE CROWN, widow, for stealing a remnant of cloth out of the shop of Messrs. GEORGE and LEYSON LEWIS, in St Peter of Mancroft, was sentenced to be privately whipped, and kept six months at hard labour in Bridewell. JOSEPH SPENCER for stealing six pair of leather gloves from BENJAMIN HUGMAN was sentenced to be privately whipped, and discharged. And MARY WILSEA, charged with stealing a canvas purse, containing four guineas, the property of SARAH BURDON, was acquitted.---The Judges, before they left the city, were pleased to reprieve RUMNEY and MADDLE.

12th August 1780
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At the assizes which ended at Chelmsford on Friday, Lord MANSFIELD passed sentence of death on the nine following criminals, viz.WILLIAM FULLER and GEORGE WILLIAMSON, for horse stealing; EDWARD MORTON, JOHN DAWSON, JOHN BROOKES, and JAMES BROWN, for highway robberies; WILLIAM FENN, JOHN FENN, and JOHN HORN, for burglaries. His Lordship, however, was pleased to respite seven of them before he went out of town, leaving only MORTON and HORN for execution.
MORTON is since respited during his Majesty's pleasure; and HORN remains under sentence.

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Saturday last was committed to the Castle by J. SMYTH and J. FENN, Esqrs. ROBERT ANDREWS, a lad about 14 years of age, charged on oath with stealing thirty-two guineas on Tuesday the 8th instant, from out of a chest which was locked and standing in a lodging-room in the dwelling-house of THOMAS SUTTON, of Shipdham, butcher, his master. He had bought two watches and other things, to the amount of about twelve guineas.

On Tuesday last was married at Swaffham, in Norfolk, JOHN WHITE Esq. of Wherstead, in Suffolk, Major in the East Suffolk militia, to Miss NELTHORPE, sister to JAMES NELTHORPE, Esq. of Linford.

On Saturday last was married at St Peter's Mancroft, by the Rev. Mr PEELE, the Rev. Mr BELOE, B.A., Sub-master of the Grammar-School in this city, to Miss RIX, daughter of W. RIX, Esq., Town Clerk of the city of London.

Monday last died, in the 49th year of her age, Mrs ELIZABETH NEWMAN, wife of Mr THOMAS C. NEWMAN, of St Augustine's Parish.

Last week died in London, in the 86th year of his age, Mr THOMAS HURRY, of Yarmouth.

Tuesday last died, Mrs NORRIS, wife of JAMES NORRIS, Esq. in St Andrew's.
On Tuesday last died at Linton, Essex, aged 68, JOHN HUMPHREYS, Esq.
On Saturday last died Mrs PROCTER, wife of Mr JOHN PROCTER, late linen draper, in London-lane.

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Cambridge, August 12.
On Sunday evening between six and seven o'clock, a fire broke out in the roof of a barn belonging to JOHN STONEBRIDGE, farmer, at Trumpington, occasioned by a boy shooting at a pigeon. Everything being very dry, the fire raged with the utmost fury, and in a few minutes the whole farm-yard, and also two barns on the opposite side of the road, occupied by Mr HUMPHREYS, were in flames.
On the first alarm the engines were sent from Cambridge, and though the supply of water was scanty, yet by the well-directed endeavours of the people assembled on the occasion, the flames were prevented from reaching the mansion house belonging to Mr ANSTY, or STONEBRIDGE's farm-house, and happily got under by midnight. Four large barns, a granary, several outhouses, with two stacks of hay, some rye, and other grain, were burnt, and a sow with four pigs perished in the flames; the whole damage is supposed to be from 900 to 1,000 Pounds.
The inhabitants of Trumpington return their most sincere thanks to the gentlemen and others of the university and town of Cambridge, and the adjacent villages, for the ready and timely assistance afforded them in the above dreadful fire.

August 19, 1780
JOHN MARCH, King's Street, near the Chapel, Yarmouth, Most respectfully begs Leave to inform the Public, that he has taken the Printing Office of the late Mr W. PAYNE, and humbly solicits their Favours; as he assures them, it shall be his constant Endeavour to merit their Countenance and Support, by strictly observing the Business instructed to his Care, and executing it with Neatness and Dispatch.

19th August 1780
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Mr SAUNDERS, Surgeon, Apothecary, and Man-Midwife, from St Thomas's and Guy's Hospital, London, begs Leave to offer his Services to the Friends of the late Mr MOORE, of Aylsham, whose Shop he has taken, assuring them, and the Public in general, that he will endeavour to merit Encouragement by treating all who are pleased to put themselves under his Care with the utmost Tenderness and Attentions.

August 12, 1780, Thorpe, next Norwich.
Whereas DANIEL ROBERTSON hath absented himself form the said Parish, and his Wife is thereby become chargeable to the same, Any Person giving Information of him to the Overseers, so as he may be secured, shall be handsomely rewarded, or if he will return and take Care of his Wife within ten Days, he will be accepted. N.B. He is a tall man, and wears his own Hair, is upwards of sixty Years of Age, and by Trade a Tanner.

26th August 1780
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On Saturday evening last, about eight o'clock, as Messrs BENJAMIN BELL, JOHN FULLER, and TURNER THURROLD, of Castle Acre, were drinking on horseback at the Swan in Swaffham, in their way to Castle Acre, they were soon joined by two strangers on horseback, well mounted, who said they were also going the Castle Acre Road, and very soon after they all set out together;
they had not got a mile from Swaffham before the two strangers attacked them, and demanded their money, but Mr BELL quitting his horse, and getting into an adjoining close, and FULLER and THURROLD galloping on, they all three escaped being robbed.
The Highwaymen pursuing FULLER and THURROLD met Mr JOHN RICE, a glazier of Swaffham, whom they robbed of his silver watch, and 4 shillings and 6 pence. Whilst they were robbing RICE, Mr GALLOWAY, a farrier of Castle Acre, passed them; the highwaymen then pursued him, knocked off his horse, robbed him of his shoes, and 1 pound 3 shillings in money, and used him very cruelly.
They then returned towards Swaffham, passed RICE again, and about 200 yards from the town met Mr JERMYN, a considerable farmer of Weasenham, tore his breeches, used him exceeding ill, robbed him of his hat, boots, spurs, silver watch, about 35 pounds in cash, and a banker's bill for five guineas. During the time of robbing Mr JERMYN one of the highwaymen's horses got away, and RICE being again come up, the highwayman dismounted him, and got up on his horse, and both rode into the town of Swaffham in pursuit of the said horse.
An alarm being immediately given by Mr JERMYN, several persons instantly mounted their horses in pursuit of them. Mr THOMAS MARCON, of Swaffham, overtook one of them at the end of the town, and lifting his stick to knock him off his horse, the fellow threw himself off, and escaped into the fields, but in half an hour later was discovered in a ditch, and properly secured, as were the two horses.
The other highwayman got off on RICE's horse, owing to the darkness of the night, but Mr BOWKER, of Swaffham, in company with the aforesaid Mr THURROLD, and Mr GALLOWAY, making a fresh pursuit in the morning, they overtook him in the middle of the town of Wisbeach, (thirty miles from Swaffham) pulled him off his horse, and secured him likewise. The first man taken calls himself MICHAEL MOORE, butcher of Bourne, in Lincolnshire, and had when taken Mr JERMYN's hat on his head, Mr RICE's watch, and Mr GALLOWAY's money and pocket-book in his pocket. The other man had Mr JERMYN's watch, and two other silver watches in his pocket, besides about 30 pounds in cash, with a purse, and gold gauge and key, that belongs to Mr JERMYN.
This highwayman says his name is WILLIAM SMITH, and is a chimney-sweep by trade, and likewise a Lincolnshire man. They both appear not more than twenty years of age, and were by JAMES NELTHORPE, Esq. committed to Norwich Castle.
The horses they rode were stolen, and are since owned by two gentlemen, who live, the one in Leicestershire, and the other at Stamford, in Lincolnshire.
Too much cannot be said in praise of the inhabitants of Swaffham, for their uncommon spirit and alacrity in pursuing and taking two such dangerous fellows, who have committed many robberies in other parts of the kingdom.
One of the watches taken from SMITH belongs to a very industrious tradesman in Leicestershire, whom they robbed some time ago on the highway, and took from him near 30 pounds besides.

Last week died of consumption, which she bore with the greatest fortitude and resignation, Miss ELIZABETH FAIRBROTHER.

Yesterday died, in the 83rd year of his age, Mr JOSIAH LEWIS, formerly a considerable Dyer in St Michael Coslany, but had retired from business some years.

Saturday last died, aged 16 years, Miss CHARLOTTE LILLINGTON, daughter of the late ISAAC LILLINGTON, Esq., who served the office of Sheriff for this city.

Cambridge, Aug. 19. On Monday last ANN JEFFREY and MARY WELLS, two poor women belonging to this town, who had been in the fields to glean, were found by the road side in a kind of stupor, by a gentleman returning home. On enquiry, it appeared they had been ignorantly eating the berries of the deadly night-shade. The gentleman very humanely brought the poor women to Mr HOFFMAN, chemist, on the Pease-hill, who immediately applied proper remedies, and, we have the pleasure to add, with success, both women being perfectly recovered.

26th August 1780
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To be Sold at Auction, Some Time in the Month of September next, is not before disposed of by private Contract, the following estates in Suffolk and Norfolk.

Suffolk
The Scite [sic] of the Manor of Stradbrooke, and a Farm called Stradbrooke Hall, consisting of a commodious Farm-house, Barns, Stable, Neat-house, and other convenient Buildings, and about 160 Acres of good Land, lying together in Stradbrooke, and lett [sic] to Mr JOHN BROOKE, on Lease, at the yearly Rent of 155 pounds and 10 shillings.
Also, the Parsonage, Rectory, and great and small Tithes of the Parish of Wingfield, being an extensive Parish, and Lands good and fertile, and clears, after all Deductions, 200 pounds per Annum.
Also, a Farm in Wingfield aforesaid, called Bleech Green, consisting of a Messuage, Barn, Stable, Neat-house, and other necessary Buildings, and about 40 Acres of good Land, late in the Occupation of Mr CHARLES ROOPE, deceased, and now of THOMAS CLARE, and worth, to lett [sic], 381 pounds per Annum. N.B. This farm is in the Middle of the Parish, and very convenient for the gathering the Tithes.

Norfolk
A Farm in Pulham St Mary the Virgin, consisting of a Farm-house, Cottage, Barns, Stables, and other convenient Out-houses, and about 104 Acres of Land, lying together, lett to Mr THOMAS FRYER, on Lease, at the yearly Rent of 85 pounds.
Also, a Farm at Denton, and Alburgh, consisting of a good Farm-house, Barn, Stables, and other proper Outhouses, and about 56 Acres of good Land, lett [sic] to Mr RICHARD MATTHEWS, on Lease, at the yearly Rental of 50 pounds. Another Farm in Needham, consisting of a Farm house, Barn Stable, Neat-house, and other necessary Buildings and about 48 Acres of very good Land, with a Cottage and Hempland adjoining; the Whole let to Mr JOHN KING, on Lease, at the yearly Rent of 50 pounds.
Also, a Grove in Needham aforesaid, called Beazant's Grove, contiguous to the last mentioned Farm, and contains about six Acres, with a considerable Quantity of Timber and Underwood.
The above Leases contain fair and reasonable Covenants between Landlord and Tenant.
Also, a Messuage, Stable, and other Buildings, and two Pieces of Land in Needham, aforesaid, containing five Acres and two Roods, in the Occupation of the Widow WITHAM, at the yearly Rent of 10 Pounds.
Also, a Cottage, and Yard, in the Occupation of MARK BLACKBURN, at the yearly rent of 3 pounds.
Another Cottage, and Yard, in the Occupation of JOSEPH BAXTER, at the yearly rent of 2 pounds.
Also a Shop, late a Blacksmith's Shop, and now used as a Hickler's Shop, in the Occupation of ROBERT SPARROW, at the yearly rent of 1 pound. Also, another Cottage, with a Yard and Pightle of Land containing one Acre, lett [sic] to ROBERT HARMAR, at the yearly Rent of 4 pounds 4 shillings. The above Cottages and Shop are situate in Needham aforesaid.
And, a Messuage, or Tenement, in Pulham Market, in the occupation of JONATHAN WATSON, and --- HARRISON, at the yearly Rent of 5 pounds 2 shillings and 6 pence.
N.B. The Buildings on the above Estates are in good Repair, and the Whole moderately affected to the Land Tax, and the same will be shewn by the respective Tenants. Further Particulars may be had of CHARLES WESTON, of the City of Norwich, Esq., Mr THOMAS HOOD, No. 14, Grays-Inn, London, and of Messrs. MEADOWS and BROWNE, at Diss, in Norfolk.

To be Sold by Auction,
On Thursday the 7th day of September next, at the Sign of the Crown in Pulham Market, in the County of Norfolk, the following Estates in Pulham Market aforesaid:
Lot I. A Messuage, with a Barn, Orchard, and one Acre of good Land belonging to the same, in the Occupation of EDWARD NEAVE, and WILLIAM GREEN, at the yearly Rent of 8 pounds.
Lot II. A Messuage, with a large Yard and Orchard adjoining, in the Occupation of FRANCIS DUNN, and LEONARD FISH, at the yearly Rent of 5 pounds 5 shillings.
Lot III. A Messuage, and Yard, well planted with Fruit, and a Cooper's Shop adjoining, in the Occupation of ADAM BALES, MARY SCOT, and WILLIAM MOORE, at the yearly Rent of 4 pounds 11 shillings.
Lot IV. A Cottage, and Yard, in the Occupation of THOMAS HASEL, and SUSAN LEVERER, at the yearly Rent of 3 pounds 10 shillings.
Lot V. Another Cottage, and Yard, in the Occupation of MARTHA LEVEL, at the yearly Rent of 1 pound 8 shillings.
Lot VI. A Messuage, and Baking-Office, in good Repair, a Back-house, Stable, and other Out-houses, and a large Orchard, well planted with Fruit Trees, lett [sic] to Mr HORNE [print a bit smudged - might also be HERNE], on Lease, of which sixteen Years are unexpired, at the yearly Rent of 11 pounds.
Lot VII. A Cottage and Yard, in the Occupation of DANIEL FRANCIS, and THOMAS BLAKE, at the yearly Rent of 4 pounds 6 shillings.
Further Particulars may be had of Mr CHARLES PUNCHARD, of Roydon, the Auctioneer, or of Messrs. MEADOWS and BROWNE, at Diss, in the said County.

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Thursday se'nnight, about four o'clock in the morning, a fire broke out in the dwelling-house of Mr JAMES TAYLOR, at Dilham, which entirely consumed the same, and a tenement adjoining.

On Sunday last died at Thetford, after a tedious and painful illness, Mr MATTHEW BETTS, fellmonger and breeches-maker, on the common-council-men of that Corporation.

Tuesday died at Lowestoft, of a fit of apoplexy, Mrs MARY DARKIN, relict of Captain DARKIN, formerly of that place.

Last week died Mrs WOODS, wife of JOHN WOODS, master of the Spread-Eagle inn, Ingatestone, in Essex, one of the proprietors of the Chelmsford stage coach.

Lately died at Ipswich, in an advanced age, Mrs HAYWARD, relict of Mr JOHN HAYWARD, formerly of Stowmarket, in Suffolk.

To be Sold, and entered upon the 10th of October next, a good accustomed Shop, in full Trade, in the Grocery, Woollen, and Linen-drapery; a good House on the Premises for making Candles, with Warehouse and Room sufficient to carry an extensive Trade, and about three Acres and a Half of Land adjacent to the House. It is a very desirable Situation, there being no capital Shop within five Miles of the same. The Proprietor has no other Motive for declining Trade, than an Inclination to retire from all Business, on Account of Ill Health. He returns his sincere Thanks to all his Friends for past Favours, and humbly hopes a Continuance, as he does not intend leaving of Business unless he can sell his Shop, being determined not to lett [sic] it. It is expected the Stock in Trade will be taken by the Purchaser. Further Particulars may be had by applying to the Owner, P. HUMPHREY, South Creake.

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Ipswich, Aug. 1780
Stolen or Strayed, on the 26th, or early on the 27th August, 1780, out of the Pasture of JOSEPH PANNISE, in the Parish of St Matthew, in Ipswich, Suffolk, joining Bramford Road, a Chestnut Gelding, rising seven Years old, fifteen Hands high, hanging Mane on the off Side; has been nicked and cut, a Hunter's Tail, a few white Spots on his Back, and lately bled on the off Side. If stolen, whoever will secure the Person, on Conviction shall receive Ten Guineas, to be paid by the Treasurer; if strayed all reasonable Charges. PHILIP DIKES.
Note - the above Horse is supposed to be stolen by WILLIAM SMITH, born in St Giles's Norwich, has lived at Newmarket in the Character of a Jockey, talks that Country Tongue, is 24 Years of Age, 5 Feet 3 Inches and a Half high, dark Brown Hair, dark Complexion, Grey Eyes, full faced, stout and well made. Had on a Drab-coloured Coat and Waistcoat, a Pair of Fustian Breeches, a large Soldier's Hat, not laced, and finer than usual, has in his Shirt Sleeves two odd Mocoa Stone Silver Buttons, on of which is broke in the Shank. The above SMITH having deserted from a Recruiting Party at Ipswich the same Night the Horse was stolen, and taken a Saddle from his Quarters, gives great Cause of Suspicion. The saddle is a good one, maker's name ADAMS, Ipswich. The Stuffing is taken out behind to ease the Horse's Back.

9 September 1780
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On Thursday Mr JOHN WOODROW, manufacturer, in St George's, was married to Miss SCOTT, in St Andrew's.

On Monday last was married, Mr BENJAMIN NEAVE, of St Andrew's, Grocer, to Mrs ELIZABETH LAUGHTER, of the same parish, relict of the late Mr JOSEPH LAUGHTER.

On Monday last was married at Heigham, Mr HENRY HALL, Miller, at Elmham, to Miss CLARKE, of Worthing.

On Wednesday died Mrs WALMSLEY, wife of Mr WALMSLEY, brazier, in St John's Maddermarket.

A few days since died of mortification, at Woolston Hall, near Chigwell, Essex, GEORGE SCOT, Esq., aged 59, the last of an ancient family settled there from the time of Edward the Second.

9 September 1780
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To be Sold, and entered upon at Old Michaelmas day next, a very good accustomed Public House, called the Magpie, in Rockland St Peter, in Norfolk, with a Barn, Stable, other convenient Outhouses, and about twelve Acres of good Arable Land thereto adjoining, all now in the Occupation of Mr THOMAS NUNN, the Owner. Also, a Tenement, with a Garden adjoining to the other Premises, Part of which are Freehold, and the other Part Copyhold. The Whole have a Right of Commonage on large and extensive Commons lying contiguous thereto. For further Particulars apply to the said Mr NUNN, the Owner, or to Mr CAPEL BRINGLOE, Attorney at Law, at Hingham.

16thSeptember 1780
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To be Sold immediately, at Oulton, near Aylsham, an exceeding good and new-built Post Windmill, with a Horse Mill and Corn Chambers adjoining, well situated, and in good Trade. Enquire of the present Owner, JONATHAN BAXTER, at Oulton aforesaid.

23rdSeptember 1780
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Bury St Edmund's, Sept. 20 To be Lett, and entered upon directly, or at any Time before Christmas next, that well accustomed Inn known by the Name of The Castle, eligibly situated for both Markets, and late in the occupation of JOHN APPLETON, deceased. The Stock, Household Furniture, Fixtures, etc to be disposed of at the same Time. For Particulars, enquire of HENRY LEECH.

23rdSeptember 1780
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Tuesday morning a very large seizure was made near Somersham, in Suffolk, by Mr SUTER, some other officers of excise, and six light dragoons, consisting of 74 bags and 2 dollops of tea, 4 ditto of coffee, 13 horses (three or four of which were very much wounded) 19 saddles and 15 bridles. The smugglers were about 25 in number, and had 8 horses killed; a waggon laden with the goods was conducted to the excise office. The smugglers, 'tis supposed, are very much wounded, as the light dragoons fought sword in hand. The officers escaped unhurt, tho' the smugglers fired at them several times. Three of the gang got off with their horses, and not one of them was taken.

Thursday morning, about eight o'clock, a fire broke out at Mr DANIEL CURTEAD's in Gimmingham, occasioned by some hemp stalks lying near the copper furnace, in the bake-house, which was consumed, and part of the dwelling-house. By the timely assistance of the neighbours, the fire was got under, by which part of the shop goods and furniture was saved. The loss is not yet ascertained.

23rdSeptember 1780
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Notice is hereby given, that if any Person, or Person, shall bring to Messrs FOSTER and COOPER, Attornies, in Norwich, a Copy of the Register, properly authenticated, of the Marriage of ROBERT COOKE and MARY SOUTHGATE, which is supposed to have been solemnized in or near Norwich, between the Years 1680 and 1710, such Person, or Persons, shall be handsomely rewarded.

A Robbery
Stolen off the Bleaching Ground of WILLIAM JAY of Pulham Market, on Tuesday Night the 12th of this Instant September, or early on Wednesday Morning, Two Pieces of Yard-wide Hemp Cloth, Value, 1 shilling 6 pence per Yard, One Piece 24 Yards in length, the other 22 Yards. Whoever will give Information of the Person or Persons who stole the said Cloth, shall on Conviction be handsomely rewarded by me, WILLIAM JAY.

23rdSeptember 1780
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Norwich, Sept.20, 1780
ANN FOSTER, late ANN CHAMBERS returns her most sincere Thanks to all her Friends and Customers for their Past Favors, and begs to inform them, and the Public in general, that she is now selling the remaining Part of the Stock in the Millinery Trade, extremely cheap, also to solicit the Continuance of their Favors in the Funeral Branch, as she means to continue that Part of the Business. All Orders directed to her at her Shop, near St Laurence's Church, will be attended to with Gratitude, Diligence and Punctuality.

Walsingham, Sept. 12, 1780
MARY PIGGE presents her most respectful Compliments to the Ladies in Walsingham, and in the Neighbourhood in general, and begs Leave to inform them, she now lives with her sister A. PIGGE, and takes in Clear Starching, Muslin, Gauze, Blond Lace, Thread ditto, and Needle-work, which she will undertake to do in the best Manner, and on the most reasonable Terms. Cleans white Persians, Sarsenets, Silk Stockings, and Gloves, and does up Chintz and Muslin Gowns; proposes to Wash every Monday, and all Favours will be gratefully esteemed, by their most obedient Servant, MARY PIGGE.

To the Ladies, BULL, Hair Dresser, from Vere-street, Cavendish-Square, London, late Francis-street, intends being at Mr FITT's, Whitesmith, St John's Maddermarket, Norwich, for the Sessions Ball, and begs Leave to acquaint the Nobility and Gentry, that he has with him elegant Flower Caps, from Two Guineas to Five Shillings each; Dress Hats, with Feathers, at the above Prices; Cushions, for Ladies to dress themselves, that are still Lighter, and more Convenient, than any he had yet ever had, with every Article to compleat [sic] a Lady's Head-dress, in the newest Fashion. All Letters and Messages sent to the above Place will be punctually attended to, He also intends being at Swaffham Races, as usual, and may be heard of at Mr BULL's; at Lynn Feast at the Sign of the Black Bull; and Bury Fair, at Mr PERSALL's, in the Cock-Row. Note - An Apprentice wanted, enquire of the Printer.

23rdSeptember 1780
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Tuesday died at Bury, where he was taken ill on his return from London, Mr WILLIAM COLLS, a considerable miller at North Walsham.

This week died at Yarmouth, Mr WILLIAM PALGRAVE, merchant. On Saturday last died at Starston, in Suffolk, in the 83rd year of her age, Mrs GOOCH, of that place.

Tuesday died near Ely, in Cambridgeshire, Mrs SOPHY JOHNSON, aged 103. On Tuesday evening died, in the 61st year of his age, Mr HENRY TRULL, of Shottisham, formerly a considerable grocer, and many years one of the common-council of Mancroft ward, in this city.

Tuesday died Mr GIRLING, master of the Green Dragon ale-house, in the Cockey-lane. He was the last person that polled (the day before) for Sir HARBORD and Mr WINDHAM [elections had just been held.]

30thSeptember 1780
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Whereas many Swans have been taken off the Upper River, between Norwich and Fakenham, this Season, whoever will give Information against such Offenders, so as they may be brought to Justice, shall receive on Conviction Five Guineas of CHARLES STARKEY, Servant to the Lord Bishop of Norwich.--This is agreed on by all the Swanners. Sept. 24, 1780.

30thSeptember 1780
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Last Saturday Capt. HENRY GOOCH, of Yarmouth, was married to Miss ELIZABETH COOPER, of that place.

On Wednesday was married at All Saints church, in this city, Mr ATKINSON, of Thorpe, near Huddersfield, in Yorkshire, to Mrs COOPER, relict of the late ROBERT COOPER, surgeon in this city.

Last week died in the precinct of the cathedral, Mrs CHASE, in the 70th year of her age, she was universally respected by her friends, and her loss will be severely felt by her offsprings. [sic]

30thSeptember 1780
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A Respectable Clergyman, in an healthy Situation, advanced in Years, and a private Station, proposes for an Amusement, to take four private Pupils.--He has two already.--His Terms are sixty Guineas a Year, and does not wash - but a Person in the place is provided for that purpose. A particular Regard is had to the Improvement in Morals, as well as Literature, of his Pupils. Enquire of Mr MARTIN BOOTH, Bookseller, Norwich, who will satisfy any one disposed to treat. He will take no more than four - nor taken any one but what are well recommended and well disposed.

7 October 1780
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On Wednesday was committed to the castle by J. BUXTON, Esq., THOMAS HUDSON, of East-Wretham, charged on oath, with stealing and carrying away in the night of the 30th September last, nineteen lambs the property of SAMUEL ROPER, and JOSEPH CLERKE, farmers at Elden, in the county of Suffolk.

On Friday the 19th of September last, at East-Dereham petty sessions, one Mr WILLIAM ADAMS, a Farmer at Scarning, aged near 80, was defrauded, or genteelly robbed of twenty-seven guineas, and a half, by sharpers at the George Inn, by the stale tricks of cutting cards and laying of wagers. Mr ADAMS was so infatuated that after losing nine guineas and a half, he borrowed eighteen guineas more of a friend, who kindly cautioned him against sharpers; one of them pretended to be a great friend to Mr ADAMS, and to join with him in over-reaching the other, whilst both combined to deceive and cheat him. They first suffered Mr ADAMS to win a small bett [sic] or two, which compleatly [sic] hooked him in to lose his money. One of them is aged about thirty, is a short thick set man, wears his own hair, is pock sretten [sic], and was dressed in brown cloaths [sic], with a blue surtout coat over them; the other, a thin tall young man about twenty-four years of age, and had on a remarkable gay waistcoat and breeches. The elder first decoyed Mr ADAMS to the George to treat him under pretence of carrying a letter to the Rev. Mr POTTER who lives at Scarning.
Three of these gentry dined together at the King's Arms, and were seen, with another of the gang, to ride to Shipdham the same day. It is supposed they attend all fairs, and petty sessions, on purpose to cheat and rob the ignorant and unwary, and such sort of people whose great desire of gain will suffer them to run all hazards for the sake of getting money.
If these last described people only suffered, it would be their deserts, but it is a pity care is not taken by the police to take up the wretches, whereby might be prevented much mischief, to the really innocent and undesigning.

On Monday last Mr WILLIAM BURCHAM, of London, was married at Framlingham, Suffolk, to Miss KEER, daughter of Mr JONATHAN KEER, of that town.

On Monday last died much respected by all who knew her, Mrs MILLER, at the Half Moon in the market-place, Yarmouth,

Tuesday died at Needham, Mr CLARKE, a wealthy farmer there. On Tuesday died Mr GREEN, China man, on the Hog Hill.

On Monday died in Stephen's, Mr GOODEN, formerly a cabinet-maker, in the Cockey-lane.

Last Monday died Mr THOMAS CLARK, shoe-maker, in St Peter's Mancroft.

Wednesday morning died at Morton, near York, after a tedious indisposition, the Rev. Mr WILSON, vicar of Chesterton, near Cambridge, and late fellow of Trinity College in that University.

Boarding School, North-gate-street, Bury, Sept. 28th, 1780
Mrs LIDGOULD and Mrs CHAPMAN, designing to retire from their School at Christmas next, beg Leave to return their warmest Acknowledgments for the Favours they have received from those Ladies and Gentlemen who have entrusted them with the Care of their Children, and whose Encouragement enabled them to raise the School to the Situation it is in at present. Their Gratitude for this Kindness (as well as their Attention to their Credit) has made them assiduous in providing Successors, who they have every Reason to believe will meet with general Approbation, The School will be continued by two Ladies (Miss BUTLERS) whose Accomplishments and present Situation, in one of the greatest Schools in London, promise to merit the same flattering Encouragement which Mrs LIDGOULD and Mrs CHAPMAN, are so happy thus publicly to acknowledge.

7 October 1780
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Aylsham, Sept. 28, 1780
WILLIAM JEWELL, of Aylsham, in the County of Norfolk, Clerk, being parted from ANN JANE, his wife, upon whom he has settled a separate Maintenance, hereby gives Notice to the Public, that he will not pay or be answerable for any Debts she may hereafter Contract. WILLIAM JEWELL.

September 26, 1780.
Broke out of Prison, JOHN ALEXANDER, EDWARD DAILEY, JOHN STEWART GENTIL, JOHN KNIGHT, MICHAEL BUNKER alias DANIEL, JOHN JOHNSON, WILLIAM SMITH, MATTHEW DEVEREUX, JAMES DILLON, JACOB RICHARDSON. The above Persons broke out of Wood-street Compter on Monday Night, the 25th of September, Instant, where they were committed for Offences on the High Seas. They are all seafaring men, and in Sailors Dresses. Whoever apprehends them shall receive a Reward of One Hundred Pounds, and in proportion for any Number, by JOHN KIRBY, Keeper of the Said Prison.
JOHN ALEXANDER, five Feet eight Inches high, pale Complexion, short curled Hair, had on a blue Jacket double breasted, and Linen Waistcoat; has the Scotch Dialect very strong.
JOHN JONATHAN, five Feet six Inches high, a strong Scotchman, his hair tied behind, fresh coloured, had on a red Jacket, and black Velvet Breeches. WILLIAM SMITH, five Feet eight Inches high, a thin round-shouldered man, had a light-coloured Jacket, and wears a wig.
JOHN STEWART GENTIL, five Feet nine Inches high, light brown Hair tied behind, had on a blue Jacket, and black Cloth Breeches, and is of pale Complexion.
EDWARD DAILEY, five Feet nine Inches high, a Mole on his Cheek, had on a striped Jacket and black Velvet Breeches, and has sandy Hair tied behind. JACOB RICHARDSON, five Feet six Inches high, much pitted with Small-pox, had on a blue Jacket, has short Hair, and is a Sussex Man.
MICHAEL BUNKER alias DANIEL, five Feet four Inches high, had on a red Jacket and Black Velvet Breeches, has short curled hair.
JAMES DILLON, five Feet seven Inches high, black Hair tied behind, pale Complexion, had on a blue Jacket and black Breeches.
JOHN KNIGHT, five Feet nine Inches high, short sandy Hair, had on a blue Jacket and Trowsers, of a ruddy complexion.

7 October 1780
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To be Lett [sic], and entered upon the 10th of October next, a Baking-office, conveniently situated in Thorpe Market, about five Miles from North Walsham, and Cromer; consisting of a Dwelling-house, Bake-house, Wood-house, Barn and Stable, all in good Repair, with a Garden Orchard, and two Acres of Arable land inclosed. The present Tenant, WILLIAM TERRY, has two Years of his Article unexpired, but going into another Branch of Business, is willing to resign immediately to any one (approved by his Landlord, Sir HARBORD HARBORD, Bart) who will buy the Stock in Trade at a fair Valuation. Further Particulars may be had of the said WILLIAM TERRY, who will shew [sic] the Premises.

The Proprietors of the London Diligences, from the King's Head, Norwich, to the White Horse Inn, Fetter-Lane, London, respectfully return Thanks for the Favours received, and inform the generous Public, they are determined, notwithstanding the Manoeuvres of their Opponents, (which they hope is well seen through) to continue running that commodious Carriage, a Diligence, to and from London; and for the better Accommodation of their Friends, they set out on Sunday the 17th inst. another Carriage, to run one every Night in the Year, at the usual Hour of Ten o'Clock, from the King's Head, Norwich, and the White Horse Inn, Fetter-Lane, London, and hope to be favoured with Support in the Undertaking. The Fare at One Guinea each, or any Part of the Road, at Three pence per Mile. Performed by ROBERT, ROBERTS, and Co. N.B. The above Carriages are well guarded, and properly lighted; and at the same Time particularly recommend their new-invented Carriage for Game, etc. Mr FAUX, at the George at Thetford, joins the Connection, on account of Mr COCK's leaving the public Line of Business. Neat Post-Chaises at every Stage.

7 October 1780
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This Day is published, Price 2 shillings.
Salivation Exploded; or, a Practical Essay on the Venereal Disease, fully demonstrating the Inefficacy of Salivation, and recommending an approved Succedaneum, illustrated with some remarkable Cases, which had withstood three, four, or five Salivations, and were afterwards cured by that safe, easy, and certain Method, the Alternative one, of which a Particular Account is given, and the Medicines used therein. To which is subjoined a Dissertation on Gleets and Weaknesses, Seminal as well as Venereal, in both Sexes; with the Remedies best adapted to each; therein are described not only the most eligible Medicines for the Cure of the Venereal Disease, but the most powerful ones to prevent it also. By CHARLES SWIFT, Surgeon, Parliament Street, Westminster. Printed for S. BLADON, No 13, Paternoster-Row; R. FAULDER, New Bond street; and P. BRETT, opposite St Clement's Church, Strand, London.

14thOctober 1780
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Swaffham, Oct. 10, 1780
JOHN DUGMORE, Surveyor of Land and Tithes, respectfully acquaints the Nobility and Gentry of Norfolk that he has fixed his Residence at Swaffham, where any Commands will be gratefully received, and punctually attended to. N.B. The Business of Inclosures executed upon the most reasonable of Terms.

14thOctober 1780
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On the 6th inst. the crew of pilot cutter belonging to Southwold seeing a brig about 3 leagues off this town made up to her, and went on board; they found she was a prize ship bound to some port in France, and was in the possession of six Frenchmen, all of them very drunk. They had one Englishman, and a boy, prisoners on board. Upon the pilots returning to their cutter, in order to come on shore, the Englishman threw a brace of pistols, cutlass, etc into the cutter to them, which the Frenchmen observing, they immediately cut the rope, and would not suffer them to go on board again. If they had, in all probability the vessel would have been retaken.

On Tuesday sennight Mr JOHN GARNHAM, merchant, of Thetford, was married to Miss FANNY MINGAY, of the same place.

On Monday last died Mr BOND, carpenter, in St Michael's at Plea,

Lowestoft, Oct.1.
As SAMUEL DAY of this town, who had been to the market with fish, was returning home with his cart [illegible] pair of horses, he stopped at a pond to give them some water, by accident they took fright, and he received so violent a blow, that he languished till the Friday morning following, and then died. He has left a wife and six children.

Oct. 12-- This day was married, the Rev. CHARLES BUCKLE, L.L.B. rector of Worlingworth, in Suffolk, to Miss MATCHET, of Gisleham, in the same county.

14thOctober 1780
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Bury St Edmund's.
By his Majesty's Servants, from the Theatre-Royal in Norwich, at the Theatre in Bury, on Monday, Oct. the 16th, 1780, will be presented The Beggar's Opera. To which will be added a Farce, call'd All the World's A Stage. And on Tuesday, Oct. the 17th, For the Yearly Benefit of Mr and Mrs CROUSE, Will be presented a new Comedy (never acted here) called The Times. Between the Play and the Farce a Musical Interlude, called The Recruiting Serjeant. To which will be added a Farce, (never performed here) called The Deaf Lover. To begin at Six o'Clock. Vivant Rex et Regina. The Days of playing next Week will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

HONOR CLARKE, the Widow of THOMAS CLARKE, late of the Parish of St Peter's Mancroft, Norwich, Boot and Shoe maker, deceased, takes this Opportunity of returning her sincere Thanks to the Friends and Customers of her late Husband, and humbly requests the Continuance of their Favours, as the Business is intended to be carried on by WILLIAM BEARE, for their mutual Benefit, and doubt not but he will do every thing in his Power to merit their Custom. The said WILLIAM BEARE, on Behalf of the Widow and himself, engages to execute the Business in all its Branches, with the greatest Integrity and Punctuality, in the most fashionable Manner, and upon the most moderate Terms, and humbly entreats the Favours of Gentlemen and Ladies, and the Public in general.

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Barney, Oct. 12, 1780.
Goose Stealing.
Whereas some evil-disposed Person, or Persons, did in the Night between Wednesday the 4th, and the Thursday the 5th of this Instant, October, drive Fifty-eight Geese from the Yards of RICHARD REEVE, the Younger, of Barney, aforesaid, in the County of Norfolk, (his Property) and in a Ditch, or Holl [sic], next the Lands of the said RICHARD REEVE, killed, and from thence carried away, Twenty-one of the said Geese. This Fact is supposed to be done by two or more Persons, who had Horses to carry the said Geese away.
Whoever will give Information to the said RICHARD REEVE of the Person or Persons who stole, killed and carried away the said twenty-one Geese, shall on Conviction of the Offender, or Offenders, receive a Reward of Five Guineas, which Reward shall be paid by me RICHARD REEVE, jun. Note - if the Person who shall make the Discovery be an Accomplice, he or she shall nevertheless have the Reward, and every legal Method taken to obtain his or her Free Pardon.

21stOctober 1780
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In the course of the present war, humanity hath found a distinguished friend in Lord Viscount TOWNSHEND. His behaviour does honour to the dignity of his rank and nature. For, prompted by system of the Cabinet, many horrid inventions have been laid before the Board of Ordnance, for taking unmanly advantages of an enemy, in the conduct of war. One plan was submitted to their inspection, and experiments were made to prove it, by which the enemy's ships might be set on fire with certainty, at the distance of five hundred yards. This was to be done by the squirting of burning spirits on the enemy's ship. Another plan of the same nature was proposed to do it by shooting firey arrows, which should rankle in the sails, and communicate the flames. To all these inventions his Lordship with honourable humanity set himself in direct opposition. He declared that he would never give consent to any hellish system of unequal combat. War was already too horrid and destructive; it needed not the aggravation of secret plans to increase the profusion [sic] of blood. And he concluded with the honest remark, that while the Navy of Great Britain was directed by naval men, it would never sink so low as to need the assistance of such arts.

21stOctober 1780
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Last week was married at St George's church, Hanover Square, HENRY STYLEMAN, Esq. of Ringstead, Norfolk, to Miss GREGG, of Lower Grosvenor -street.

Lately died in St Stephen's parish, in this city, Mrs SIMPSON, wife of THOMAS SIMPSON, Gent. in the 62d year of her age.

On Tuesday last died at Ludham, Mr JAMES DOWNES, surgeon, whose skill in his profession will make his loss severely felt in that part of the country, and whose integrity of conduct will render him deservedly lamented by those who had the happiness of his acquaintance.

Last week died at Thetford, greatly regretted by his patients and friends, Mr THOMAS D'OYLEY, surgeon, apothecary and man-midwife.

21stOctober 1780
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Norwich First Subscription Cotillon [sic] Ball, will be held on Tuesday the 24th of October, 1780, at Chapel Field-House. [signed] JOHN THURLOW, Esq. and ROBERT PARTRIDGE, Esq., Stewards. Note- Officers and Strangers to pay 5 shillings every Thing included. No Persons, except the Musicians, will admitted to the Gallery.

Oct. 21, 1780
This is to inform the Curious, that there will come to this City on Monday next, and be seen on Tuesday, at Mr CURTIS's, the Half Moon, on the Castle Ditches, the Gigantic Child, or Infant Hercules, who has had the honour of being shown three Times before their Majesties, most of the Nobility of the Kingdom, and the two Universities, with the greatest Satisfaction. He is perfectly well proportioned, has a most comely and expressive Countenance, was not remarkable when born, subsists entirely on the breast, and only 20 Months old, being of the following Dimensions, if they may be deemed a true Earnest of his future Magnitude: His Height 3 Feet 3; round his Breast 2 Feet 6 inches; Loins 3 Feet 1; Thigh 1 Foot 10; Leg 1 Foot 2; Arm 11 Inches; Wrist 9 Inches, and since the Age of five or six Weeks has increased to the amazing Size he now is of.--To be seen from nine in the Morning till eight at Night.--Admittance Six pence.

28thOctober 1780
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On Tuesday last, in the afternoon, SUSAN GOOCH, of Stratton Strawless, had her thigh broke in a terrible manner, by a stack of turf falling upon her; she was with all convenient speed carried to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, and it being found necessary to amputate the limb immediately, the operation was performed about eleven o'clock that night.

Last week was married Mr WILLIAM BARNARD, jun. of this city, to Miss AMELIA SHARRER, of St Alban's.

Thursday was married at St George's, Mr OYLETT, grocer and brandy merchant, to Miss BETTS, of the same place, an agreeable young lady with a genteel fortune.

Sunday last died, in the 86th year of his age, after a long and painful illness, Mr HAYWARD, one of the people called Quakers, heretofore of Beighton, in Suffolk, but lately of Swaffham, in Norfolk.

On Thursday died, much respected, Mr BUTLER, Clerk to the Post-office in this city.

All Persons who have any Demands on the Estate and Effects of MARTIN FOX, late of Great Melton, in Norfolk, Farmer, deceased, are desired to send an Account thereof to the Rev. Mr BUCKLE, near St Gile's Gate, or to Mr ROBERT ENGLAND, at East Tuddenham, that they may be discharged; and all Persons that stood indebted to the said MARTIN FOX, are desired to discharge the same, in order to prevent further Trouble.

All Persons that have any Demands on the Partnership of the late THOMAS BOND, of the City of Norwich, Carpenter, deceased, and JOSEPH STANNARD, are requested to deliver in the same to the said JOSEPH STANNARD, in order that they may be discharged. And all those that indebted to the said Partnership are desired forthwith to pay in their respective Debts. JOSEPH STANNARD desires most respectfully to return Thanks to his Friends for those Favours conferred upon him while in Connection with the late THOMAS BOND, deceased, and humbly solicits a Continuance of them, as he intends carrying on the Building Trade in all its Branches, at his Yard in the Cattle-Ditches, and doubts not but from the Practice he has had in the Trade these twelve Years past, he shall be able to give Satisfaction to those Gentlemen that will please to make Trial of him.

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JOHN FLOWERDEW, Surgeon and Man midwife, takes this public Method of acquainting the Patients of the late Mr JAMES DOWNES, and others, that he proposes to reside at Ludham, and of soliciting their Favours, which he will endeavour to merit by diligent Discharge of the Duties of his Profession.

Royal Braided Sash-Line, which, upon Trial, is found to be the greatest Improvement of that useful Article hitherto discovered. Its superiority consists in uncommon Strength and Flexibility. The Twisting and Untwisting, also the sudden Snapping and Breaking, to which the Cords now in Use are so liable, are entirely prevented by this new Invention of Plaiting. It has met with the Approbation of his Majesty's Honourable Board of Works, many of the principal Nobility, and of the first Architects and Surveyors in the Kingdom. Sold by WILLIAM SEXTON, Ironmonger, Norwich.

WILLIAM COLEMAN, late Clerk to PETER FINCH, Esq., begs Leave to inform the Public, that he has taken the Angel Inn in the Market-place, Norwich, and has laid in a fresh Stock of exceeding good Wines, and other Liquors of all Sorts, and from the Commodiousness of the Inn, and his Disposition to oblige, he hopes to be favoured with the Encouragement of his Friends, and the Public in general, and he assures them, that he will take all possible Pains to deserve, and will most gratefully acknowledge their Favours. Note - the Coffee Room will be continued, and the London Papers taken in as usual. -- Good Post-chaises, with able Horses, to any Part of England.

WILLIAM MURPHY, Linen and Lace Warehouse, on the Gentleman's Walk, Norwich, being very much importuned by his Friends, and many Shopkeepers in the Country, to enlarge his Lace Trade, Wholesale and Retail, begs Leave to inform them, that he shall confine himself principally to that Article, with Ribbons, Gauzes, Modes, Sattins [sic], flatters himself, that being enabled to pay more Attention to his Lace Manufactory, can accommodate the Public on still better Terms, and serve his country Friends with a large Assortment. He returns his most grateful Thanks to the generous Public for the great Encouragement he has met with in that Article, it having far surpassed his most sanguine Expectations. The Stock of Linen Drapery to be sold at prime Cost, or under; consisting of printed Linens and Cottons, Irish Linens of all Widths and Prices, Muslins, Long and Clear Lawns, Damask and other Table Cloths, Sheetings, etc with every other Article in the Linen Trade. A large Quantity of fine joining Lace for Aprons, Handkerchiefs, etc, on very low Terms.

Norwich, Oct. 21, 1780
Deserted from the Recruiting Party of the First Regiment of Guards, WILLIAM JAMESON, born in the Parish of Thurrington, in the County of Essex, by Trade a Sawyer, Twenty-two Years of Age, five Feet six Inches and a Half high, Brown Complexion, rather smiling Grey Eyes, and Brown Hair; had on when deserted a light-drab Coat, lapelled, a mixed coloured Waistcoat, Red, Black, and Green, spotted, and Leather Breeches, which have been coloured with Pipe Clay. Whoever will discover, or secure the said Deserter, shall receive One Guinea Reward, over and above his Majesty's Bounty, by applying to Serjeant FURSS, of the said Regiment, at Norwich.

Norwich, Oct 21, 1780
Deserted from the Recruiting Party of the 52d Regiment of Foot, JOHN JACOBS, born in the Parish of St Mary Le Bone, in the County of Middlesex, by Trade a Labourer, aged nineteen Years, five Feet five Inches high, ruddy Complexion, much pitted in the face and marked from the Small Pox, Red Hair, Grey Eyes, and a remarkable small Mouth; had on when he went away a light-coloured Sea-green Coat, a White Striped Dimity Waistcoat, a Pair of Regimental Breeches, and Hat. Whoever will discover, or secure the above Deserter, by giving Information to Serjeant FITT, of the abovesaid Regiment, so that he may be apprehended, shall receive One Guinea Reward, over and above his Majesty's Bounty, to be paid by me, JOHN FITT, Serjeant of the 52nd Regiment of Foot, Norwich.

28thOctober 1780
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SAMUEL GOULDSMITH, near the Wounded Hart, in St Peter's, Norwich; and JOSEPH COULDSMITH, Damgate-street, Lynn, make and sell a Liquid which cures Wenns, and Cancers, without Cutting; they likewise make a Liquid which cures the King's-Evil, if ever so bad, by taking it inwardly, it will cure the Scurvy of ever so long standing, and is an excellent Remedy for the Scurvy in the Gums, sets fast the Teeth, and cures the Tooth-Ach [sic]. They will undertake any of the above Cures. Large Bottles 4 Shillings. Small Ones 2 Shillings with proper Directions how to use them. They likewise Cure all sore Legs, of ever so long standing. The following, with some Hundreds more have been cured by Mr GOULDSMITH: The Daughter of the Rev. Mr CASBORNE, at Pakenham, near Bury, cured of the Scurvy, which she had from the Crown of her Head to the Soles of her Feet, of long standing. The Wife of Mr SMITH at Thurlton, near Loddon, Norfolk, cured a bad sore Leg of several Years standing. The Son of Mr PETER MASON, at the Summer-House at Hingham, cured of the Dry Scurvy, which he had from the Crown of his Head to the Soles of his Feet, of several Years standing, and has been cured near two Years. Mr GOULDSMITH will be at the Crown at Bungay on Tuesday the 31st of this Inst., at the Falcon at Beccles on Wednesday, November the 1st, and at the Swan at Southwold on Thursday the 2nd, where any of the above may be had, and Advice gratis.
At the above Place may be had a famous Eye-Water, which cures all Humours in the Eyes, at 1 Shilling per Bottle. Smelling Bottles for the Head Ach [sic], and Swimming in the Head, at 1 Shilling per Bottle. They likewise make and sell a famous Salve to cure Corns, and prevent their ever growing again. Mr GOULDSMITH will likewise be at the White Hart at Botesdale, on Tuesday, Nov. 7th.

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On Wednesday night, in a gale of wind at N. E., the Mary, STEPHEN SCARLE, master, from Hull, with coals for Jersey, drove on shore at Yarmouth Beach. The men are all saved, and it is hoped the ship and cargo will also be saved.

On Friday, Mr CUTTING, Riding Officer at Mundesley, seized 55 half anchors of rum, brandy, and gin, and 24 bags of tea.

We are informed that the Farmers bring their corn to market much faster than they did, but that the crops are very short in this county; it was well that the Proprietors of Trowse Mills long since guarded against the present scarcity of wheat, by bringing it coastways [sic], and are now supplying this city with all they can manufacture, at a time when many of the other mills in this neighbourhood, are not half employed.

Last week Mr PATTRICK, of Needham Market, was married to Miss PRENTICE, of the same place.

Last week died, at Bristol, where she had been for the recovery of her health, Mrs DASHWOOD, wife of JARRAT DASHWOOD, Esq., of Aylsham, and daughter of the late Mr FARR, of Beccles.

On Wednesday morning died at Bury St Edmund's in the County of Suffolk, Mr BEZER BLUNDELL, many years master of the Greyhound Inn, in the Butter-market.

Tuesday last died, Mrs JACKSON, wife of the Rev. Mr JACKSON, of Drayton.

Tuesday morning died at Colchester, the Rev. Mr WILLIAM SMYTHIES, vicar of St Peter, in the said town.

Last week died at his house in Blakeney, the Rev. Mr CALTHORPE, Rector of Blakeney, Calthorpe and Glandford, in this county.

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Aylsham, Nov. 2, 1780
MATTHEW READ begs Leave to inform his Friends, and the Public, that he has opened a Shop in the Red Lion-street, in Aylsham, where he intends carrying on the Clock, Watch, Brass Jack, and Gunsmith Business. Those who please to make Trial, may depend on their Orders being executed in the best Manner, on the most reasonable Terms, and their Favours gratefully acknowledged, by their obliged humble Servant, MATTHEW READ. N.B. Gold and silver bought and sold.

To be Sold, a valuable Estate at Scole, near Diss, in the County of Norfolk, now in the Occupation of EDWARD MINES, and before him of Mr JAMES PLOWRIGHT, deceased, then Owner thereof, being Part Freehold and Part Copyhold; consisting of a good Farm-house, a Cottage for Labourers, three large Barns, Stables, and convenient Outhouses, in good Repair, and upwards of 150 Acres of rich Arable, old Pasture, and