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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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6thth January 1782
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On Saturday last, about two o'clock in the morning, as James ALTHERTON, servant to Mrs Rhoda COBB, of Hoe, next East Dereham, in this county, was driving his team upon the turnpike road near the six-mile stone, and within a small distance of the church of Hockering, he was stopped by two footpads, armed with bludgeons, who demanded his money, seized him, beat him, threw him down, and robbed him of half a guinea in gold and a silver watch, and then made off towards Mattishall Bergh. These two footpads appeared to be labourers, the one was rather tall, had on a slop, and the other rather low, and had on a brown coat. From the darkness of the morning the said ALTHERTON cannot at present give any further description of them, but is certain he can recollect the face of one of them.--The reward for apprehending a highwayman, and prosecuting him to conviction, is 40 pounds.
On Sunday last some person or persons took an opportunity, while the servants were upstairs, to steal a case of knives and forks, with six silver table spoons, from the side board in the House of Mr HUDSON, banker, in this city; the spoons were taken out, and the case, with the knives and forks, were thrown into the Cockey, at the back of the Rampant Horse inn, in St Stephens.
   On Thursday se'nnight, in the evening, some thieves broke into the laundry of Benjamin RANDAL, Esq., in the Close, and stole fifteen table cloths. It is supposed they were disturbed by the falling of a bason [sic] of starch, which was in the room, otherwise would have made a much larger booty.

   We hear several other thefts of the like kind have been committed in the course of the week, which we hope will make servants and others more attentive to the doors and windows, and excite the vigilance of the peace officers to bring the villains to justice.

   Thursday last was married, John MORSE, Esq., to Miss TWISS, daughter of the late Francis TWISS, Esq., of this city.

   Tuesday last died, in the 44th year of his age, Mr Benjamin BERTRAM, manufacturer in this city, and one of the Common Councilmen for the Northern Ward.

   On Sunday last died Mrs PAYNE, relict of the late Captain James PAYNE, of Yarmouth.

   On the 29th ult., died at Beccles, William BOHUN, Esq., of West-hall, in Suffolk, the last of his family and name.

6thth January 1782
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Mr D'ARNOUVILLE takes this Method to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and his Scholars, that he is removed from the Market-place into Broad Street, St Gregory's, at Mr William HOLMES', Taylor, and will continue on Monday next, to teach Abroad and at Home, the useful French Language grammatically, with an easy and short Method in his Way of teaching, having been many Years Teacher in some reputable Schools and Families in London.
Note: His Evening School on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from Six to Eight.

5th January 1782
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Yesterday se'nnight was committed to the Castle by William Wigget BULWER, Esq., Robert ANDREWS, of Horsford, alehousekeeper, charged with being concerned in the murder of Jacob BLYTH, assistant to the game-keeper of the Right Hon. the Earl of BUCKINGHAM, as mentioned in our paper last week. And on Thursday last was committed to the Castle by the said Magistrate, John BARNARD, and Samuel THURSBY, also charged with being concerned in the above murder.
   Thursday were brought to the Castle, under a strong guard, Edward REYNOLDS, Stephen ABRAHAM, John BUNKELL, John HORN, and Nicholas EDWARDS, five noted poachers, who have been in custody several times, and who were apprehended at Rainham, on the premisses [sic] of Lord TOWNSHEND. They are committed for three calendar months, and at the end of that term to pay a fine of 20 shillings each, as is directed by the Act of the 13th of his present Majesty.

5th January 1782
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Tuesday was committed to the Castle by John KERRICH, Esq., John TODD, alias ALDERSON, charged with stealing three hogs on the 31st of July last the property of Mr Robert FRANKLIN, of Mundham.
   Same day James TOMPSON, who was capitally convicted for entering, with divers others, the house of Mr DIGGINS, at Rainham, and John EWSTON, one of the highwaymen belonging to those executed last April, having received his Majesty's pardon on condition of their entering into the service of the East India Company, set out, well guarded, for London, in order to be put on board an Indiaman.
   Yesterday John EDGE, servant to John AYTON, of Shottisham, was convicted of riding upon his waggon [sic] by John MORSE, Esq., Mayor, on his own view, and paid the penalty.
   We have authority to contradict the paragraph in our last, copied from the London papers, relative to the death of Master CROTCH, the musical phaenomenon [sic]; for accounts received within this week by his relations in this city, we learn that he is at Galloway, in Scotland, in perfect health.
   We hear that the bodies of the ten young men who were drowned in crossing the Broad at Barton Turf, as mentioned in last week's paper, are found: -- four of them are said to be brothers.
   The poor prisoners in the Castle return their heart-felt thanks for fifty- eight two-penny loaves sent this week from the parish of St Stephen's, being the first gift this winter.
   The aged people in DOUGHTY's Hospital return their sincere thanks to Mr GOSS for his kind present of one pound fourteen shillings, which proved a great comfort.
   The poor people of the Infirmary also return their thanks to Mr GOSS, for his donation of six pence each, which was carefully distributed among them by the Governor.
   Thursday, the 20th ult. was married the Rev. Mr WHITTINGHAM, Minor Canon of the Cathedral, to Miss MILLWARD, sister to the Rev. Mr MILLARD, of this city.
   On Tuesday last was married at Thornage, in this county, Mr HOOK of Bintry, to Miss KENDLE, of Thornage, age agreeable young lady with a genteel fortune.
   Monday last died, aged 76, Mr BARROW, who had conducted the Manchester warehouse, in this city, upwards of 50 years with unblemished reputation, and in every other connection was deservedly esteemed for integrity, candour, and benevolence.
   On Wednesday last died, Mr WASSE [might be WAFFE], baker, at the Back of the Inns.

5th January 1782
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Norwich, Jan. 1, 1782.
SPRATT and ADAMS, Coach and Harness Makers, respectfully give Notice, that they have taken the Premisses [sic] late in the Occupation of Mr GILBORD, in St George's Colgate, Norwich, where every Command they are honored with will meet with the most grateful Attention, they having by many Years assiduous Application acquired a competent Knowledge of the several Branches.
   N.B. All imaginable Dispatch will constantly be used in the different Branches, and the most reasonable Charges for the same.

C. TOOKE, from Mrs WILLIAM's Ladies Boarding School, near London, has taken genteel Apartments at Mr ROBERTSON's, opposite the White Lion Lane, Norwich, where she opened on Wednesday last, January 2, 1782, a Day School for teaching young Ladies English grammatically, and all Kinds of Fancy'd [sic] Works, Writing and Arithmetic, on the following Terms per Quarter: Fancy'd [sic] Works and reading -- 10 shillings 6 pence Plain ditto ditto -- 7 shillings and 6 pence Writing and Figures, with Pens and Ink included -- 10 shillings 6 pence Firing -- 1 shilling N.B. No Entrance required except for the Paper Work, and that is Five Shillings, and Half a Guinea per Quarter.

5th January 1782
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Norwich, January 4, 1782.
Notice to Creditors.
The Creditors of Mr Timothy HEYWOOD, Baker, are desired to meet his Trustees at the King's Head, in the Market Place, Norwich, on Monday next, at two o'Clock in the Afternoon, at which Time a State of his Affairs will be produced for their Approbation.

Yarmouth, Dec. 31, 1781.
All Persons who stand indebted to Mrs Elizabeth FRENCH, Shopkeeper, late of Lowestoft, in the County of Suffolk, deceased, are desired to pay such Debts forthwith to Mr John FURNIS, Silversmith, of Yarmouth; and all Persons to whom the said Elizabeth FRENCH stood indebted, are desired immediately to send an Account thereof to Mr John FURNIS, Yarmouth, in order to them being satisfied, so far as the Effects will amount, within one Month after this Date, or they will be excluded the Benefit.

Barwick House, Dec. 31, 1781.
Norfolk.
Whereas the Woods of Barwick, in this County, have lately been much infested with Poachers, and Guns have been heard several Evenings, very near the House, and a great Deal of Game destroyed, especially on the eleventh of this Month; This is to give Notice, that Steel Traps are set in the aforesaid Woods, Gardens, and Places adjacent, and will continue to be set during the remainder of the Winter Season.

Yarmouth, Jan. 2, 1782.
Just arrived from Petersburgh, in the Favourite, Capt. William HOWARD, and now on Sale, six hundred Barrels of exceeding good Tar, which will be sold, for ready Money, at twenty-nine Shillings per Barrel, of thirty-one Gallons and a half.
Apply to Messrs William and James FISHER.

5th January 1782
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To be Lett, and entered upon at Lady-day next, a commodious House, situated in the Cockey-Lane, now in the Occupation of Mrs SHERRELL, Milliner, comprising an exceeding good Shop, Dining Room, and three Chambers, next the Street; facing the Court, backwards, Parlour, Kitchen, four Chambers, and large Garden, with Wash-house, Outhouses, Cellar, and small Garden adjoining. -- For further Particulars enquire of T.
WALLER, without St Stephen's Gates.
   N.B. The above From Rooms having a Stair-case detached from the Rest of the House, renders them very convenient for Lodgings.

For the Norfolk Chronicle.
Origin of New Year's Gifts.
At this time of year, why presents should be made upon the first day of January more than at any other time? The original of this custom is attributed to the reign of Romulus and Tatius, Kings of the Sabines, who governed jointly in Rome, in the seventh year of the town. Here it is said that Tatius, having been presented, on the 1st of January, with some boughs out of the forest of the Goddess Strenia, in token of good luck, began this custom, and called the present Strena. The Romans made this a holiday, and consecrated it to the honour of Janus, offering sacrifices to him; and the people went in throngs to Mount Tarpeia, where Janus had an altar cloathed [sic] with new cloaths [sic], and chose to begin their respective employments, or work, on this day; they wished one another good luck, and were very careful not to speak any thing ill-natured, or quarrelsome; the common presents among the meaner sort dates, figs, and honey, which were usually covered with gold leaf; and those who were under the protection of great men, used to add a piece of money. In the reign of Augustus, the populace, gentry, and senators, used to send him New Year's Gifts, and if he was not in town, they carried them to the Capitol; from the Romans this custom went to the Greeks, and from the Heathens to the Christians, who very early came into the practice of making presents to the Magistrates; some of the fathers wrote very strenuously against the practice, upon account of the immoralities committed under that cover and protection; but since the governments of the several nations of Europe are become Christian, the custom is still retained as a token of friendship, love and respect.
[signed] An Antiquarian. Dec 29, 1781.

12th January 1782
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Orders are given for the Dutchmen belonging to the hospital ship which lately came on shore at Blakeney, to be sent to Holland. The Captain, Mate, and Surgeon, went from Norwich on Wednesday to Yarmouth.

12th January 1782
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On Thursday last the Coroner's inquest sat on the body of Sarah TITTER, who was that morning about seven o'clock found dead in the public street near St Stephen's Gates. -- It appeared in the course of the evidence, that the deceased was discovered by St Peter's watch in the Haymarket, about a quarter before twelve o'clock on the Wednesday evening, very much intoxicated; that she requested the watch to lead her home to her house near St Stephen's Gates; that one of them took her in charge, and delivered her to the care of the St Stephen's watch, who at that time were drinking at the Nag's Head; that the St Stephen's watch, though, requested to take proper care of her, very inhumanly left her at Mr SLATER's corner; that she received several falls and bruises, and laid and expired in the street.

    On Tuesday last was married at Holt, Mr Charles SALES, grocer and draper, to Miss LEGGE, daughter of the late Mr Stephen LEGGE, Surgeon, of that place.
   Last week died, at Fransham, Mr CASE [name might be CAFE], of that place.
   On Tuesday last died, in the 49th year of her, Mrs Elizabeth BRANTHWAY, whose extensive benevolence, blended with all the other virtues, will render her memory to be most sincerely lamented by all those who had the happiness to possess her friendship and acquaintance.
Among other charitable donations, she has left 50 pounds to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital; 50 pounds to the Clergymen's widows, and the same to the charity schools.

Gissing, Jan. 11, 1782.
William BUTTER, jun. begs Leave to inform his Friends, and the Public in general, that he has taken the Shop late Mr James TWISS's, which will be opened on Monday next, where he intends carrying on the Linen and Woollen Drapery, Haberdashery, Grocery, Hosiery, Ironmongery, etc etc.
Humbly intreats [sic] the Favours of Mr TWISS's Customers, and all others who will please to make trial may depend on being served on the most reasonable Terms, and their Favours gratefully acknowledged, by their most obedient Servant, William BUTTER.
N.B. The best Price for Butter, Cheese, Wool and Rags.

12th January 1782
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Thomas PENRICE, jun. Surgeon, Apothecary, and Man midwife, respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, that he has taken the House and Shop in the Market place at Great Yarmouth, late of Mr Parsons CUSTANCE, deceased, and he begs Leave to solicit the Favours of Mr CUSTANCE's Friends, hoping by strict Attention and [illegible word] to merit those he may receive.
January 12, 1782.

Norwich, Jan. 9, 1782 Mrs WRIGHT begs Leave to return her sincere Thanks for the long and extensive Favours she has received from her obliging Friends and the Public, and having declined Business herself, her Niece, Hanna CLOVER, has joined Miss Ann MASSEY in keeping a Boarding and Day School for young Ladies, in the Upper Street of St Laurence's Parish, Norwich, very near where Mrs WRIGHT formerly lived, which is an airy and pleasant Situation; they have fitted up and furnished their House in a genteel Manner, and will open School on Monday the 14th Instant, and as they were both educated and brought up by Mrs WRIGHT, she recommends them to her Friends and the Public as fit Persons to be intrusted [sic] with the Care of young Ladies, and will esteem the Favours conferred on them as done to herself. They will teach Needle-work of all Sorts in the neatest Manner, and keep a strict and due Guard over the Morals and Conduct of the young Ladies committed to their Care.
   Proper Masters will attend for the Teaching of French and English grammatically, with Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and Geography.
Note. Terms the same as Mrs WRIGHT's.

12th January 1782
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The Creditors of Gilbert MASSEY, late of Blofield, Shopkeeper, may receive a second and final Dividend, by applying to Richard FOSTER, White Lion Lane, Norwich.

All Persons indebted to the Estate of Henry GARNER, of Saham Toney, in the County of Norfolk, Taylor [sic], are desired to pay the same immediately into the hands of James and William SMITH, William BOOTH, or Samuel HARMER, Attorney at Law, of Norwich, or to the said Henry GARNER, or they will be sued without further notice.

To be sold by Auction, by Robert BRETT, at the House of William NEWTON deceased, at Great Dunham, in the County of Norfolk, on Wednesday January 16, 1782, and the two following Days, All the Stock and Effects, consisting of twenty-eight Cows, about twenty young meat Stock, sundry other Articles in Husbandry; likewise all the Household Furniture, consisting of Beds, Mahogany Bureau, Chest of Drawers, Chairs, etc with the Brewing and Dairy Utensils. Note. The Stock will be sold the First Days.

12th January 1782
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To be Lett, and immediately occupied, that large and commodious House in St John's Maddermarket, called Judges Lodgings, lately in the Occupation of Mrs TAPPER, deceased, with a Garden, a Stable, and every other Requisite to a Gentleman's Dwelling, or a House intended for Boarders, or a Boarding School.
Note. Enquire of Mrs LANGHAM, on the Premisses [sic].
N.B. The Reception of the Judges in the Assize Week makes the Rent and Taxes very moderate, and the Boarders that are at present in the House will stay, if it be taken by a proper Person.
Note. This will be advertised no more.

19th January 1782
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Yesterday being the day appointed for keeping his Majesty's birth-day, morning was ushered in by the firing of cannon and ringing of bells; the evening concluded with every mark of loyalty and affection.
   On Thursday last the Rev. Cyrill CLOUGH, Clerk, B.A. was instituted to the Rectory of Gaywood, in Norfolk, on the presentation of Edward BILLINGSFORD, Esq. and Catherine, his wife.

19th January 1782
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Thursday ended the Sessions for the county of Norfolk, at the Shire house on the Castle Hill, when John TODD was found guilty of stealing three hogs, of the value of forty shillings, the property of Robert FRANKLIN, and sentenced to be imprisoned two months, and then to be publicly whipped on the Castle Hill. James COOK, convicted of stealing three guineas out of his fellow servant's chest was ordered to be publicly whipped on Friday the 25th instant at Dereham-market. Elizabeth IVES, convicted of stealing divers wearing apparel, to be publicly whipped and discharged. Isaac FROST, for stealing wheat, to be committed to the Castle for one week. Joseph SPENCER, for stealing turkies [sic], to be committed to the house of correction at Aylsham for two years, and then to find sufficient sureties for his behaviour for one year; and John HORN, charged with burglary, to remain until the assizes. A man for an assault was fined five pounds, and several were acquitted of petty larceny and other misdemeanours.

We hear that among the many natural curiosities that adorn this kingdom, not any thing affords a greater satisfaction to the public than the Oriental Boggery, or Royal Hunting Tygress [sic], the only one alive in the three kingdoms, now exhibiting, together with several other Animals, and curious Birds, all alive, at the Swan with two Necks, the upper side of the Market-place. --Admittance, Ladies and Gentlemen six pence. Servants and Children three pence.-- This noble animal, the Tygress [sic], was taken on board a Dutch prize, designed as a present for the French King, and is now confined in a royal den, in the manner they shew [sic] the royal beasts in the Tower of London.
   Monday last committed to the Castle by J. SMITH and Edward PRATT, Esqrs., Stephen CARTER, ----- WINTER [sic], Thomas SADLER, Thomas AMBROSE, and Mary GREENGRASS, all old offenders, the first four charged with stealing divers sheep and lambs in the neighbourhood of Downham, and the woman with receiving divers parts of the carcases, well knowing them to be stolen. She was lately tried for stealing a large quantity of ribbons.

A few days ago one WRIGHT of Briston, a boy about fourteen years of age, loaded a pistol in order to shoot at some sparrows, the stock unfortunately blowing to pieces, the britch [sic] end of the barrel stuck in his forehead, by which accident his skull was fractured in so terrible a manner that his life is despaired of.

Last Friday died at St James's, aged 106, Elizabeth FENN.

19th January 1782
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To the Printer of the Norfolk Chronicle.
Sir, When we have the mortification to lose a friend by death, our only consolation is in the remembrance of his virtues; our distress receives no small alleviation from the pleasing reflection upon his many amiable qualities. When he breathes his last in the defence of his country's rights, it is but a grateful tribute to his memory, it is a debt to that public, whom he has served so well, to acquaint them with those qualifications and achievements, by which he has been distinguished. The brave unfortunate youth, who is the subject of the following letter, was scarcely eighteen years of age, he promised to have been an ornament to his country, as well as his friends. -- The best panegyric, which can be offered to his memory, is in the following extract from a letter to his father upon the melancholy occasion.
"Sir, It is with infinite concern that I am to acquaint you with an affair, that will much afflict you and Mrs STEVENS; but after reflecting that he whom you have lost, fell in the service of his King and country, and much regretted by his acquaintance, it will in some degree alleviate the sorrow you will feel, on being informed, that your son was mortally wounded (and died a few hours after) by the explosion of a shell from the enemy on the 10th of October. His resolution, calmness, and resignation, justly merit the highest admiration, and he bore with the greatest patience the amputation of his leg, of which he might have recovered, had he not received a wound in his side. He had immediate assistance, and all possible care taken of him. From the first he said it was impossible he should recover; and, far from shewing any apprehension for his approaching end, declared he had nothing on his conscience that gave him the least uneasiness, but lamented for the grief his parents would feel, and calmly resigning himself, expired without an appearance of pain.
In him the service has lost a promising officer; he shewed [sic] his courage and conduct on a post upon the 12th of April, the day the enemy opened their batteries, and received two wounds. Among the number who knew him I sincerely regret him.
   I am, with compliments of condolence, Your most humble servant, Samuel MONTGOMERY.
Nov. 28, 1780 [sic] Richard STEVENS, Esq., late in his Majesty's service, Norwich, England."

19th January 1782
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Never Acted Here.
At the Theatre Royal, by his Majesty's Servants, on Saturday, January the 17th, 1782, will be presented a New Comic Opera, called Summer Amusement: Or, a Trip to Margate.
(As performed at the Theatre Royal in the Haymarket one hundred Nights with universal Applause.) To which will be added a Farce, (performed here but once) called The Female Chevalier.
To begin at Six o'Clock. -- Vivant Rex et Regina.
Tickets to be had of Mr DOVE, at his office, of whom Places for the Boxes may be taken.

Norwich, Jan. 17, 1782.
Fencing.
Taught by Mr WADDY, of the Theatre Royal, on very moderate Terms.

Norwich, Jan. 16, 1782.
Whereas the Pawn-broking Business carried on by John POOLEY, in St Mary's Coslany, will be discontinued at the end of April next, Notice is therefore hereby given to all Persons who have Pledges at his House, that they may redeem them before the Expiration of the abovementioned Term, as they must then be sold.
[signed] John POOLEY.

Turnips to be Sold.
About twenty Acres of good Turnips, in the Parish of Eaton, near Norwich.
For Price and further Particulars enquire of Robert NEWBORN, at the Sign of the White Horse, Bottom of Hog Hill, Norwich, where may be had on the most reasonable Terms a neat Hearse and Mourning Coaches, Post Chariot, etc with able Horses, to any Part of England by their much obliged and very humble Servant, Robert NEWBORN.
Note. The Turnips to be off by old Lady Day next.

January 17, 1782.
The Creditors of the Rev. Grigson HEYHOE, of Hingham, in the County of Norfolk, are desired to meet by themselves, or Proxy, at the House of Mr Thomas TILBURY, the White Swan, in the Parish of St Peter of Mancroft, in the City of Norwich, on Friday the 8th Day of February next, at eleven in the Forenoon, in order to fix a Mode of securing the Payment of their respective Demands.

The Commissioners in a Commission of Bankrupt awarded and issued against Richard CAMPS, late of Wormgay, in the County of Norfolk, Merchant, intend to meet on Friday the Twenty-second Day of February next, at three o'Clock in the Afternoon at the Guild Hall, in King's Lynn, in the County aforesaid, to make a Dividend of the said Bankrupt's Estate and Effects; when and where the Creditors who have not already proved their Debts are to come and prove the same, or they will be excluded the Benefit of the said Dividend, and all Claims not then proved will be disallowed.

Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued further against Stephen DANSER, of the City of Norwich, Distiller, and he being declared Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, or the major Part of them, on the seventeenth Day of January, Instant, and on the eighteenth and twenty-sixth Days of February next, at three of the Clock in the Afternoon on each of the said Days, at the House of Benjamin PROBERT, called the King's Head Inn, in the Parish of St Peter of Mancroft, in the said City of Norwich, and make a full Discovery and Disclosure of his Estate and Effects; when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their Debts, and at the second Sitting to chuse [sic] Assignees, and at the last Sitting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his Examination, and the Creditors are to assent to, or dissent from, the Allowance of his Certificate. All Persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Effects, are to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but give Notice to Messrs. DE HAGUE and Son, Attornies [sic], in Norwich.

26th January 1782
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Monday an inquisition was taken on the body of Mrs SEECH, who was found dead in her bed, at her house in the White Lion Lane, when the verdict of the jury was -- that she died a natural death.
   Thursday se'nnight four fat Lincolnshire sheep, the property of Mrs POSTONS, of this city, were stolen out of a piece of land at Colney.
   Yesterday se'nnight several carriers carts were robbed of goods to a large amount.
   On Friday night, the 18th inst. some thieves stole out of a warehouse at the Black Boys Inn, Saint George's Colgate, two baskets, one containing 27 pints of butter, the other two fine turkies [sic], with which they got clear off.
   Last night about seven o'clock, a black silk cloak was stolen from out of the front pocket of a post-chaise whilst waiting at the Deanery.

Lately died at Docking, in Norfolk, Mr John CURTIS, formerly a considerable farmer of that place.
   On Saturday last died, at her son's house, in London-lane, Mrs CRANE, relict of the late Rev. Mr Edward CRANE, Minister of the Dutch church, in this city, in the 62d year of her age, deservedly lamented by all who knew her.

26th January 1782
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Of all the Curiosities ever exhibited in this City, none more attracts the public Attention than the New Grand Exhibition of Royal Wax Work, At the House late Mr CUSHING's, in the Market-place, which is beyond Description beautiful, and was presented before his Majesty and the Royal Family at Windsor. -- The Figures are taken from, and modelled as large as Life, stand in the most striking Attitudes without the least Assistance, and are allowed by all Ranks to be the most natural Display of Human Nature ever offered for Inspection, and the performance recommended to all those who are willing to patronise the Arts and Sciences of their Native Country.

East Dereham, January 24, 1782.
Ann GOSTLING, Widow of the late Edmund GOSTLING, takes this Method of informing the Public, that she intends carrying on the Currying Business as usual, at East Dereham, and wishes to acquaint her Friends that she has engaged a Man properly qualified to conduct such Business, and hopes for a Continuance of their Favours, as they may depend on them being supplied with every Article as Usual, and upon the most reasonable Terms.
   All Persons Indebted to the Estate and Effects of the said Edmund, are desired to pay the same to his said Widow; and all Persons to whom the said Edmund GOSTLING stood indebted at the Time of his Decease, are desired to send an Account thereof, in order that the same may be discharged.

To the Faculty.
A Very advantageous Situation to be disposed of for a Gentleman properly qualified, and desirous of entering into immediate Business, a Shop neatly fitted up, and in full Practice, vacant by the Death of the late Mr Andrew HEWIT, Surgeon, Apothecary, and Man-midwife, at Thetford, in Norfolk.
   Note. Such Gentleman as the above may suit, may be fully satisfied as to the Practice, by applying personally, or by Letter, to Mrs S. HEWIT, at Thetford aforesaid.
N.B. The Druggs [sic] and Fixtures to be taken by a fair Valuation.

To Surgeons.
An eligible Situation for a Surgeon is now vacant by the Death of Mr Burden HICKS, late of Watton, in the County of Norfolk, whose Business was very extensive amongst the first Families. -- Any Gentleman desirous of settling in the County may be accommodated with a handsome House and other suitable Conveniences, a small Garden, an Orchard well planted with the best of Fruit Trees, and a Field of Pasture Land adjoining the large Yard, with a Pit of Water, together with the Shop and Fixtures, by applying to Mr LANDY, or Mr COLKER, Druggists, of Norwich, or to Mrs HICKS, at Watton. -- It will be greatly advantageous to the Successor if he practises Midwifery, as the late Mr Burden HICKS did not.
   All Persons who have any Demands on the late Mr Burden HICKS are desired to send their Accounts to, and such Persons who are indebted to him are forthwith desired to pay the same to Mrs HICKS, of Watton, his Executrix.

Thetford, Jan. 23, 1782.
The Creditors of Joseph BURRELL, late of Thetford, in the County of Norfolk, Butcher, deceased, are requested to meet Mr BOYCE, his Executor, at the Bell Inn, in Thetford, on Thursday the 31st Day of January, Instant, at ten o'Clock in the Forenoon; and all Persons who were indebted to the said Joseph BURRELL at the Time of his Decease, are desired to pay such Debts on or before the said 31st Day of January to the said Executor, or to Mr COLE, of Thetford, otherwise they will be sued for the same without further Notice.

Whereas a Commission of Bankrupt is awarded and issued forth against Wacey DUNHAM, of Sedgeford, in the County of Norfolk, Dealer and Chapman, and he being declared Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named and authorized, or the major Part of them, on the twentieth Day of February next, at three o'Clock in the Afternoon; on the twenty-first Day of the same Month, at eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon; and on the 9th Day of March next, at three o'Clock in the Afternoon, at the Guild Hall in King's Lynn, in the said County, and to make a full Discovery and Disclosure of his Effects; when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their Debts, and at the second Sitting to choose Assignees, and at the last Sitting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his Examination, and the Creditors are to assent to, or dissent from, the Allowance of his Certificate.
   All Persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commissioners shall appoint, but give Notice to Mr Robert WHINCOP, Attorney, in King's Lynn aforesaid.

26th January 1782
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Miss Mary and Ann SHERRELL, having taken a large and commodious Shop, late in the Occupation of Mr William BARTON, Linen Draper, in the Cockey Lane, beg Leave to inform their Friends and the Public, that they intend opening it on Saturday next, the 2d of February, with a Variety of the most fashionable Goods in every Branch of Millinery Business. They respectfully return their Thanks for the Encouragement their Friends have already given them, and solicit a Continuance of their Favours. Such Ladies as shall think proper to honour them with their Commands, may depend upon being served with every Article in the newest and genteelest Fashion, and on the most reasonable Terms.
N.B. An Apprentice is wanted.

White Thorn Lair, etc.
To be Sold, at Mr HARDY's Nursery Ground, at Catton, near Norwich, where any Person taking not less than twenty thousand of the largest Size, may have the same so cheap as 3 shilling and 6 pence per thousand, and not less than the same Quantity of the smaller Size at 2 shillings and 6 pence per thousand; also Oak, Ash, Beech, and Holly Lairs, at the usual Prices; also the following Plants at little more than Half the usual Prices, viz. transplanted Beech from 18 inches to 8 Feet in Heighth [sic], Oaks ditto, Spanish Chestnut, Horse Chestnut, Lord Weymouth's Pines, Cluster Pines, Pinasters, Balm of Gilead, Larches, small Spruce Firs, Laurustiuas [sic] and other flowering Shrubs; also the following Plants, at less than Half Price, viz. a fine Parcel of Scotch Firs, four Years old, transplanted at 30 shillings per thousand, and a fine Parcel of Spruce Firs, from four to six Feet high, well rooted, at 21 shillings for 500, or a 1,000 for 3 pounds 13 shillings and 6 pence.
   N.B. Any Nurseryman desirous of hiring the above Nursery, (which is an old and good accustomed one, of above fifty Years standing) may purchase the Whole Stock on very reasonable Terms, at Christmas 1783, or sooner.

2nd February 1782
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A plan is under consideration for abolishing the use of press-gangs at the different sea-ports in this kingdom, as they most commonly are composed of the best seamen, and found to be a greater expence [sic] to Government, as, besides their pay as seamen, they are allowed 9 shillings per week per man, and 1 shilling a mile they travel with every pressed man.

2nd February 1782
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Saturday last, one LAMB, a butcher, was found dead in a hay chamber Ber-street. He was well the night before. The Jury brought in their verdict Natural Death.

Wednesday evening, about nine o'clock, DIX, a prisoner in the city gaol, charged with a fraud found means to make his escape.

On Tuesday the 22d was married at Colchester, Mr Benjamin SMITH, of this city, tanner, to Miss CAPSTACK, of that place.

On Sunday last was married at St George's Tombland, Mr PETERSON, of Yarmouth, to Miss OLIVER, of this city.
   A few days since died, after a lingering illness, at his uncle's house in the City Road, Moorfields, London, Mr Jacob RAYLEY, son of the late Mr Jacob RAYLEY, of this city, apothecary, in the 22d year of his age.

2nd February 1782
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To the Printer of the Norfolk Chronicle.
Sir, Observing in your useful paper of Last week, an account of the new pantomime of Norwich manufacture, and at the same time coinciding with the judicious remarks made by the writer, I determined, if a leisure hour offered in the course of the week, to trouble you with some observations that have occurred since the opening of the Theater. There is scare an evening but I am there; the rationality of theatrical amusements need no support, they are in themselves a powerful bulwark, and no man, but he whose mind is sordid as his judgment, will attempt a denial.
-- Thus much for a vindication of the frequency of my visits, if they need any. -- The present Manager evidently deserves commendation for his assiduity in presenting the city with all the novelty, that offers -- The dresses are much better, and I will venture to affirm, that if Mr BARRET keeps the same speed as he has begun, he will deservedly merit the post he has obtained. To instance my assertions, I mention the play of 'Duplicity.' The dresses were characteristic, and elegant; and the performance was admirable delivered. The Opera of 'Summer's Amusement' was highly entertaining; I am at a loss to account for its non-repetition, as it gave universal satisfaction; I think the Manager is wrong in not putting it forward. -- The Farce of the 'Divorce' meets also with general approbation, the two new performers acquitted themselves much to the satisfaction of their auditors. Still, Mr Printer, there are faults, I mean of the Band; their manner of coming into the orchestra on the conclusion of the acts is very reprehensible at the moment the auditor is (or ought to be) doubly attentive to carry in his mind the connections of the plot from act to act; but instead of entering the orchestra in a silent and becoming manner, they jostle together without the least order, and not only disturb the audience by tuning their instruments, but are equally or almost as vociferous as the actors. -- This ought to be remedied. -- Again, what occasion is there for our ears being constantly saluted with a bell from Mr Prompter, to notice the conclusion of the act; 'tis certainly unnecessary, the entrance of the band into the orchestra sufficiently reminds us. -- Another heavy grievance, I think, I may with justice complain of, which is the fulsome view of a number of scene-shifters and other persons, that are constantly standing in sight of the boxes.
-- The Manager should lay his commands on them to stand farther back, as they can by no means contribute to the entertainment of the evening; on the contrary, must croud [sic] the passage of the scenes, and be of great inconvenience to the actors. -- Don't think, Mr Printer, I am one of those who find fault merely because I have nothing to engross my time, as is too often the case with those species of unfledg'd critics I term Snarlers, but I look on these hints as really proper, and which on mature consideration the actors themselves must grant ought to be attended to.
Yours, Theatricus.

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Swaffham, Feb. 2, 1782.
The Business of Giles JERMYN, late of this Place, Grocer and Draper, will be carried on by his Widow and Administratrix, Susan JERMYN, who respectfully solicits the Continuance of the Favours of her late Husband's Friends.

Bradiston, Jan. 26, 1782.
Whereas the Brick Ground in my Occupation in Bradiston, in the County of Norfolk, was in the Month of November, 1780, robbed of Bricks and Tiles to a considerable Amount, and at various Times since Michaelmas last 500 Bricks and about 200 Roof Tiles, as also several Deals and Battins, have been feloniously taken off the Premisses [sic]; whoever will discover the Person or Persons committing the said Robbery, so that he or they may be brought to Justice, shall upon Conviction be paid One Guinea Reward by me, Richard MOORE.
N.B. As several Persons have lately been seen upon the Premisses [sic] at unreasonable Times of the Night, such Persons are desired to take Notice, that unless they are able to give a good Account of themselves they will be taken into Custody.

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Hindolverston, Jan. 24, 1782.
Notice is hereby given, that all such Persons to whom Mr James BARSTED, late of Hindolveston, in the County of Norfolk, deceased, stood indebted at the Time of his Decease, are requested to apply to Mrs BARSTED, his Administratrix, or William FOX, of Hindolveston aforesaid, who will immediately discharge the same. -- Likewise Notice is hereby given that all such Persons as stood indebted to the said Mr BARSTED at the Time of his Death, are desired to pay the same within one Month from the Date hereof to the said Mrs BARSTED, or William FOX, who are properly authorized to receive the same, or to give proper Security for the Payment thereof with six Months, to prevent future Trouble.

Legacies.
Thomas SHUCKWORTH, late of Saham Toney, in Norfolk, Gentleman, deceased, having by his Will bequeathed the following Legacies, viz.
To the Children of his Aunt FOYSTER, or their Representatives, 150 pounds to be equally divided amongst them.
To the Children of his Aunt DUFFIELD, or their Representatives, 150 pounds to be equally divided amongst them.
To the Children of his Aunt SHEARS, or their Representatives, 150 pounds to be equally divided amongst them.
   And as none of the Children of the said Mr SHUCKFORTH's Aunts are at this Time living, it is desired that such Person or Persons as have any Claim to make to any of the above Legacies as their Representatives, will send an Account thereof, and how they derive their Claims respectively, to Messrs. HARVEY and LONGE, Attornies [sic], at Watton, in Norfolk, in order that the said Legacies may be paid to the Parties entitled thereto.

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This Day is published, ornamented with a humorous Frontispiece, (Price One Shilling) STERNE's Witticisms; or Yorrick's Convivial Jester; containing a new Variety of pleasant Bon Mots, Anecdotes, humorous Tales, funny Jokes, smart Repartees, of the Genius's of the present Age. With some Theatric Squibbs, Army and Navy Adventures. To which are added select Poems, Songs, Epigrams, Toasts and Sentiments, humorous and sentimental, for the Amusement of Convivial Assemblies.
London: Printed by A. MILNE, Holborn, and sold by all Booksellers in Town and Country.

9th February 1782
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Friday, the 1st inst. was committed to the Castle by Roger KERRISON, Esq., George RICHES, charged by Mr Richard TWIST, of Coltishall, watchmaker, (and also on his own confession) with breaking into his shop at Coltishall aforesaid, and stealing thereout three silver watches, the property of the said Mr TWIST. He sold one of the watches to a Jew in this city, who, having got it repaired, offered it for sale to Mr TWIST, who immediately recognized it, and detained the Jew until he gave a satisfactory account how he came by it, which he did, when they both came to Norwich and had the prisoner secured.
   Monday was committed to Wymondham Bridewell, by R. KERRISON, Esq., William SUFFOLK, an old offender, charged with stealing plough-irons, chains, gate-hooks, etc the property of several farmers.
   The poor prisoners in the Castle return thanks to an unknown benefactor for one guinea and a half, which was laid out in beef and equally distributed amongst them, and proved a great relief at this severe season.

On Wednesday last the Coroner's inquest sat on the body of Robert COCK, a nurse child, about three years old, at the house of Thomas LYNES, in the Dog-yard, King's-street, whose cloaths [sic] unfortunately catched [sic] fire as he was standing to warm himself, by which he was so terribly burnt in several parts of his body, that he expired on Thursday morning about nine o'clock. The Jury brought in their verdict accidental death.

Sunday last died, Mr Thomas GOSTLING, of this city, plumber and glazier, in the 53d year of his age.
   Thursday died Mr BRANCH, brandy merchant, in Stephen's.
   Saturday last died in the Castle, where he had been several years confined for debt, Mr John CLARKE, attorney at law, of Warham.
His remains were decently interred on Tuesday at St Peter's of Mancroft.

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Solomon LEVI, Silversmith, of King's Lynn, in the County of Norfolk, thanks the Public in general for all past Favours, and hopes to continue the same, as he has now laid in a large Assortment of large and small Plate of the neatest and newest Fashion, against the Mart; likewise Gold, Silver, and Metal Watches, of the newest Make, and all Sorts of Jewellery Ware of the newest Taste; also all Sorts of Birmingham and Sheffield Goods in the plated Way. Gives the best Price for old Gold and Silver, in Exchange, or Ready Money, and makes Mourning Rings with the quickest Expedition.
From your humble Servant, Solomon LEVI.

OXLEY and Co.
Hat-Makers and Hosiers, No.4, Corner of Tuck's Coffee-house, Gentleman's walk, Market-place, Norwich, Beg Leave to inform Ladies, Gentlemen, and the Public in general, that they have opened a Shop with an entire fresh Stock of every Article in the above Branches, and most respectfully solicit the Favours of their Friends, and all those who wish to encourage them may depend on being served on full as good Terms as by any House in London, one of the Partners having constantly resided there upwards of fifteen Years as a Manufacturer, which enables them to do Business on the lowest and best Terms.
N.B. All Sorts of Ladies and Gentlemen's Leather and Silk Gloves, Silk Purses, and a Variety of the most fashionable Ostrich Feathers for Hats, Caps, etc Wholesale and Retale [sic].

Ashill, near Watton, in Norfolk.
Went away about ten o'Clock at Night, on the twenty-fourth of January, 1782, Ann WARF, Wife of Thomas WARF, and has not been heard of, though a general Search has been made by a Number of People. The said Ann WARF is about 50 Years of Age near five Feet high, rather thick set, of a dark Complexion, takes snuff, had neither Stays nor Hat on, and her Cloaths [sic] were very ragged at the Time she went away. Whoever may find the said Woman, and will give Information to the Parish Officers of Ashill aforesaid, shall be handsomely rewarded.

To be Sold, and Estate in Swanton Morley, in Norfolk, consisting of a Messuage, Barn, Stable and other Outhouses, and about thirty-three Acres of very good Arable and Pasture Land, in the Occupation of William BUNKALL, at the yearly Rent of 30 pounds. Part Freehold and Part Copyhold.
For Price and further Particulars apply to Mr Thomas SMYTH, Attorney, Dereham.

To be Sold, an Estate in Beeston, in Norfolk, consisting of a Messuage, Barn, Stable, and other Outhouses, in good Repair, with a Garden and Orchard well planted, and about fifty-six Acres of very good Arable and Pasture Land, lying together, and adjoining to the Messuage, in the Occupation of William BUNN, at the yearly Rent of 45 pounds under Lease which expires on the 10th of October next.
For Price and further Particulars apply to Mr Thomas SMYTH, Attorney, at Debenham.

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Pointing Dog.
Lost, on Tuesday the 22d of January last, a Pointing Dog, mottled on his Back and Sides, with large Liver-coloured Spots around both his Eyes, answers to the name Carlo.
   Whoever will bring, or give Notice of the said Dog, to Edward HALL, of East Dereham, shall be rewarded for their Trouble; and if any Person keeps the Dog after this Notice will be prosecuted.

To be Sold by Auction, by Robert ANSELL, on Thursday the 14th Day of February, Instant, All the Household Furniture, Stock in Trade, and other Effects, of Mr John WHALEY, Wheelwright, at Ludham, in the County of Norfolk; consisting of an exceeding good Eight day Clock, Chairs, Tables, Four-post and other Beds, Brewing Utensils, etc. Large Assortment of Wheelwright Stuff and Tools. The Whole in small Lots.
N.B. The Sale to begin at eleven o'Clock precisely, and continue till all are sold.

16th February 1782
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Mr GILBERT's bill for the regulation of the parochial poor will now soon pass [in parliament], and then adieu to the present shocking system! -- No more will the churchwarden and overseer come into office wan and lean, and go out of office florid and plump! -- No more will the interested tradesman serve the parish houses, and afterwards audit his own accounts! -- No more, in short, will there be this robbery of the rich - this starving of the poor.

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Norwich. -- At the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace held by Adjournment, the 31st Day of January, 1782.
Ordered, that the Day of Appeals to Sessions for the Poor Rates, for the Several Parishes and Hamlets in this City and County, be on Tuesday the 19th Day of Feb. next, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon; and that the Church-wardens and Overseers of the Poor do then attend this Court, to shew cause against such Appeals, whereof reasonable Notice shall be then given by the Party or Parties appealing -- By the Court, [signed] DE HAGUE.

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According to letters from Amsterdam, the port of Texel was completely frozen up the 1st inst. so that no ships could stir in or out; all the ports of North Holland are in the same condition, and the extreme cold very much delays the fitting out their men of war.

On Thursday last Henry Lee WARNER, Esq. was sworn to execute the office of High Sheriff of this county, and he has appointed Mr JONES, of Fakenham, his Under Sheriff.

We are credibly informed that a wager for a considerable sum is laid between two gentlemen who live in the neighbourhood of Norwich, and to be performed any time within two months, that a waggon [sic], with a last of barley on it, shall be drawn from Buxton to Coltishall, the distance about five miles and a half, by twenty men, in fifteen hours; they are not to touch the wheels, nor fix any draft further back than the shafts.

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The prisoners in the City Gaol return thanks to the Corporation for a chaldron of coals, and to Elias NORGATE, and Thomas COLMAN, Esqrs.
Sheriffs, for four stone of beef, a threepenny loaf, and three pence worth of beer each. Also to an unknown benefactor for a threepenny loaf and one pint of beer each, all of which proved a great relief at this inclement season.

Saturday last was married at East Dereham, by the Rev. Mr CROFTS, Charles COLLVER, Esq; to Miss Sarah Maria PRATT, daughter of Edward PRATT, Esq; and niece to Sir Edward ASTLEY, Baronet, Member for this county; -- a lady of genteel fortune, adorned with that amiable disposition, and those graces and accomplishments which will always render the marriage state most happy.
   On Thursday last was married at St Luke's Chapel, in the Cathedral Church in this city, Mr William WEBB, Attorney at Law, of Old Buckenham, in this county, to Miss MOSS, daughter of Mr MOSS, at the Bishop's Registry.
   A few days since died, Mrs WHITING, wife of Mr WHITING, sugar-refiner, in London, and daughter of Mr Henry RICHARDS, of Fritton, in this county.
   Last Saturday morning died, greatly regretted by all who knew her, Mrs BROWN, who for many years kept a large tan-office in Wymondham.
   Thursday, the 7th inst. died at Wortham, near Diss, in the 103d year of his age, Mr Benjamin PARKER, and was attended to the grave by a number of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was a strong, healthy man, and till within a few days of his death drank three pints of strong beer a day; he was never known to drink spirituous liquors, or tea, nor to smoak [sic], take snuff, or chew tobacco; when pressed to take any of these idle things, as he called them, his saying was, "Snuff, nor tobacco, gin, nor tea, A Pot of good beer is the liquor for me." All Persons indebted to Peter ELWIN, late of Booton, in Norfolk, Esq.
deceased are desired to pay their respective Debts to his Executors, at his House in Booton. -- And all Persons having any Demands on his Estate, are desired to send Accounts thereof to the said Executors, in order that these may be discharged.

The Creditors of Mr Cornelius VAN DRIEL, late of the City of Norwich, Book-keeper, are desired to meet the Trustees of his Effects on Thursday next, the 21st Day of this Inst. February, at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, at the White Swan, in St Peter Mancroft, in Norwich, in order to inspect the State of his Affairs, and settle the Dividend to be made.

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Norwich Fifth Subscription Ball will be held at Chapel-Field House on Tuesday, February 26, 1782.
Mr Charles WESTON, Steward.

At the Theatre-Royal, by his Majesty's Servants, on Saturday, February the 16th, 1782, will be presented a Comedy call'd The Belle Stratagem.
To which will be added the last new Farce, call'd The Divorce.
On Monday, February the 18th, will be presented a Tragedy (with Additions and Alterations never performed here) call'd Oronoko; Or, The Royal Slave.
Singing between the Acts, by Mrs WESTON.
To which will be added a new Pantomime Entertainment (for the 10th Night) call'd Harlequin on the Rocks; Or, A Trip to Norwich.
In which will be introduced (for the Second Time) a Grand Procession, In Commemoration of the Celebrated Bishop Blaze. With all the usual Emblems of Banners, etc.
To conclude with a Dance by the Characters.
On Tuesday a Play and Entertainment, as will be expressed in the Bills.
And on Thursday (never acted here) a new Tragedy, call'd The Fair Circassian.
As now performing at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane with universal Applause. To which will be added an Entertainment as will be expressed in the Bills. To begin each Night at Six o'Clock. Vivant Rex et Regina.
Tickets to be had of Mr DOVE, at his Office, of whom Places for the Boxes may be taken.
N.B. The Days of playing next Week will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Norwich, Feb. 16, 1782.
First, or Western Regiment of Norfolk Militia.
This is to give Notice, that the greatest Part of the Men belonging to the said Regiment (whose Times of Service are nearly expired) have pursuant to the Act of Parliament agreed to serve again as Substitutes for three Years longer. It is therefore hereby earnestly requested that the Gentlemen acting as Deputy Lieutenants in the several Subdivisions do recommend it to all such Persons who chosen by Ballot, and do not serve for themselves, immediately to pay Nine Guineas each to Roger KERRISON, Esq., Banker, in Norwich, for a Substitute, which will be properly sworn and inrolled [sic] for each and every of them at the Regiment.
By Order of the Right Honourable the Earl of ORFORD, Colonel of the abovesaid Regiment, [signed] Edward HARCOURT, Clerk of the General Norfolk Militia Meetings.

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Norwich, Feb. 13, 1782.
Thomas CHURCH, Clock and Watchmaker, Removed into the White Lion Lane, near the Market Place, makes and repairs all Sorts of Clocks, Watches, Guns, and Brass Jacks, on the most reasonable Terms. -- He returns Thanks to his Friends, and hopes for a Continuance of their Favours. -- All who please to employ him, may depend on having the above Branches performed in the neatest and best Manner.
N.B. A Pair of Globes 18 Inches in Diameter, and a Theodolite, to be sold cheap.

T. HIRST returns his most grateful Thanks to his Friends for their Favours conferred upon him during his short Stay at his Shop, the Corner of the White Lion Lane. He begs Leave to inform them that, on account of a Family Dispute, he was under the Necessity of quitting the said Shop, which he has no further connection with. He embraces the earliest Opportunity of soliciting their future Favours at the Shop adjoining, late Mr MURPHY's, formerly Alderman CHAMBER's, which he intends opening as soon as he has laid in a new and fresh Assortment of every Article in the Linendrapery [sic] Business, which he intends doing as soon as possible.
Note. Genteel Apartments to lett [sic], unfurnished; please to enquire of T. HIRST, at Mr BAYLY's, opposite Alderman Starling DAY's, St Giles.

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To be Sold, or Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, a Water-Mill and Wind-Mill, with six Acres of Land, in Little Cressingham, in Norfolk, within two Miles of Watton, and six of Swaffham.
For Particulars enquire of Mr BROWN, Millwright, in Ber-street, Norwich, or of Mr William TRUNDLE, at the Mill, in Little Cressingham aforesaid.

23rd February 1782
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Last week the deputies from the different manufacturing counties and towns in England had the honour of a conference with Lord NORTH, at his Lordship's house, in Downing Street, to which they were introduced by Sir Grey COOPER. They were received by his Lordship in the most polite and friendly manner; and the business being opened by their chairman, Jere. IVES, Esq., of this city, in a very able Speech, in which he took a short but comprehensive view of the present state of the woollen manufacturers in different parts of this kingdom, and pointed out the ill consequences to be apprehended, from the exportation of wool in any mode whatever, the conversation became general, and his Lordship made many excellent and judicious remarks, promising his most serious attention to a question of such great magnitude, should the Lincolnshire Gentlemen persist in their intentions of bringing it [proposal that the export of wool be permitted] into Parliament.
   A correspondent thinks, that the most effectual means to serve the wool counties, would be to confine the wearing of silks to the Nobility, or even by some other exemplary law. At this time even the men wear silks and sattins [sic], and yet it is certain, a suit of superfine broad cloth has a more manly, and to the full as elegant an appearance.

Tomorrow a sermon will be preached at St George's Colgate by the Rev.
WALKER, Vicar of Stoke Holy Cross, for the support of the charity schools in this city.
   On the 9th inst. a legacy of 50 pounds left to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital by the late Coulson BELL, Esq., was paid to Roger KERRISON, Esq., for the benefit of the charity.

The following receipt is said to have produced the happiest consequences in curing the bite of a mad dog, without using the salt water. Take of rue, garlick [sic], Venice treacle, and the scrapings of pewter, each four ounces; put them into seven pints of spring water, and simmer all over a slow fire, till it comes to one pint. Strain it, and give three spoonfuls every three hours to a man or woman, keeping them warm in bed. What remains after the straining is to be applied to the wound as a salve. -- For a horse or cow, use double the quantity of ingredients, and give fifteen spoonfuls as above. -- For a hog, sheep, or dog, give five spoonfuls.
   On Tuesday last was married, at the Quaker's Meeting-house at Tasburgh, Mr Robert RANSOME, of this city, ironmonger, to Miss Mary RAVEN, of Kelvedan, in Essex.
   On Thursday evening died, after a long illness, at his house in St Edmund's, in the 44th year of his age, Mr William TOWNSHEND, manufacturer.

Norwich, Feb. 22, 1782.
The Public are respectfully informed, that At Mr BROWNE's, Dancing- Master, in St Michael's at Plea, A Boarding and Day School For Young Ladies, Will be opened on Tuesday the 26th of March under the immediate Direction of Mademoiselle MOREL, a Native of France, who has been employed in the Education of several young Ladies of Fashion in this Kingdom, and of Mrs WEBB, who was English Teacher at Mrs OTIER's, Bloomsbury-square, six Years, and at Camden-house, a Year and a half.
   The Terms are as follows viz. Boarding, teaching English and French Languages, Embroidery and Needlework of al Kinds, and Tea, at sixteen Guineas per Annum and one Guinea Admission.
   No Entrance will be expected from either Boarders or Day-scholars who have been admitted in any other School.
Day School.
   Instructions in the French and English Languages, and Needle-work of all Kinds, at three Guineas per Annum, and five Shillings Entrance.
   Teaching English and all Kinds of Needle-work, at two Guineas per Annum, and five Shillings Entrance.
   Writing, (taught by Mr S. BROWNE) Music, Dancing and Drawing, by able Masters, on the usual Terms.

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To the Ladies.
BARTH, Staymaker, From Paris, Last from London, Being just arrived in this City, embraces this Opportunity of acquainting the Ladies in general, that he makes French and Italian Stays, Stays with Whole Cross-bones, Coarsets [sic] of all Sorts, Riding Stays, etc etc in the highest Taste.
   Any command he may be honoured with, by a Line or otherwise, at his Apartments, opposite the Lion and Castle, St John's Timberhill, will be executed with Neatness, Elegance, and Dispatch.

Loddon, Norfolk.
Thomas BRETT has taken the Swan Inn, late in the Use of Mr TRICKER, deceased, and fitted the same up with all Necessities suitable for the genteel Entertainment of the Gentlemen in the Neighbourhood; Gentlemen Travellers, and all others who will please to make Trial thereof, may depend on his utmost Endeavours to oblige them with good Wines, Liquors of all Kinds, neat Bedding, and good Stables, etc, and flatters himself, from the Treatment they will meet with, to be honoured with their future Favours.

To be Sold, a Farm at Wattlesfield, in Wymondham, in the County of Norfolk, Part Freehold and Part Copyhold, in the Occupation of Mr Aaron BURRELL, and his Undertenants; consisting of a convenient Dwelling House, Barn, Stable, and other Outhouses, in good Repair, and about 50 Acres of rich Arable and Pasture Land, in fifteen Inclosures round the Farm House, with a Cottage adjoining, and Right of Commonage on several extensive Commons.
   Also a capital Messuage, with Coach-house, Stables, Gardens, and Bath house, and divers large and convenient Work-rooms adjoining, in the Parish of St Laurence, in the city of Norwich, with fifteen Messuages or Tenements near thereto, in the same Parish, the Whole Freehold, and in good Repair.
   For further Particulars enquire of Mr Thomas ASHILL, Mr Thomas KETT, and Mr John RODWELL, of Norwich.
   Also to be Sold, a Packing Press, two Hot Presses, a Cold Press, and other Articles convenient for a Hot-presser. -- Enquire as above.

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To be Sold, a Freehold Estate, in the Parish of St Peter of Southgate, in the City of Norwich, consisting of five Fish Ponds, with a Tenement adjoining, late in the Occupation of Mr TOOKE, Fishmonger, and are very desirable for a Gentleman, or Fishmonger, to preserve Fish.
   For Particulars apply to Charles FOSTER, Plumber, near the Rose Corner, King Street, Norwich; where are to dispose five Milk Leads, of different dimensions.

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At a General Meeting of the several Branches of the Woollen Manufactory, held at the Guild Hall, at Norwich, February 20, 1782, Robert PARTRIDGE, Esq., in the Chair.
   The Delegates are appointed by this Manufactory to meet Delegates from other Manufacturing Places in this Kingdom, in London, laid before this Meeting the Progress of the Opposition to the intended Application of the Lincolnshire Wool Growers to Parliament, which is highly satisfactory.
   Resolved unanimously, That the Thanks of this Meeting be given to Sir Harbord HARBORD, Bart., Representative of this City in Parliament, for the particular Attention he has uniformly paid to this Business, and the great Assistance he has rendered to the Delegates from this City, when in London.
   That the Thanks of this Meeting be given to Edward BACON, Esq., Representative of this City in Parliament, for the Readiness he expressed to have rendered his best Services to the Delegates in London, had his Health permitted.
   That the Thanks of this Meeting be given to Sir Edward ASTLEY, Bart., and Thomas William COKE, Esq., Representatives of the County of Norfolk in Parliament, for their particular Attention on this Occasion.
   That the Thanks of this Meeting be returned to Jeremiah IVES, Esq., of St Clement's, Robert PARTRIDGE, Esq. and Mr John GURNEY, the Delegates who attended from this City, for the Services they have rendered, by a close Application to the Object of their Delegation.
   That this Meeting will continue to oppose to the utmost of its Ability, in all the Stages, every Attempt at so injudicious a Project as the Exportation of Wool, a Scheme big with the most alarming Consequences to the Manufacturing, Commercial and Landed Interests of this Kingdom.
   That these Resolutions be published in the Norwich, Ipswich, and London Papers.

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At a quarterly assembly of the corporation, held on Sunday last, it was ordered that the thanks of that assembly should be given to Alderman Jeremiah IVES, of St Clement's, as chairman of the deputies from the different manufacturing counties and towns in England, for his zeal and merit in the service of the manufacturing interest of this kingdom (on which the prosperity of this city entirely depends) by his strenuous and unremitting endeavours to suppress an application to Parliament, for leave to export raw wool, and to prohibit the importation of Irish woollen yarn. And also, that the thanks of that assembly be given to his colleagues, Mr Alderman PARTRIDGE, and Mr John GURNEY, for their arduous and indefatigable assistance therein.
   By a letter from Thornham, in Norfolk, dated the 26th of Feb. we are informed, that on Wednesday the 20th, between seven and eight o'clock in the morning, a very stout brig was discovered, with her sails standing, beating over the sands near that place. Upon which some fishermen manned their boats, and went off to her assistance, but found no person on board; it appeared by the great confusion in which every thing was found in the cabin, that the ship had been quitted by her crew in a very abrupt manner. The fishermen picked up some scraps of paper and carried them to Messrs COLLISON and BENTON, merchants of that place, from which a sufficient knowledge could not be collected from whence she came, where bound, and whose property she was. They therefore sent them back for the log-book. Upon examining it they found she was called the Sally of Hull, burden 250 tons, or thereabouts, mounting six guns, and one swivel, laden with wheat, oats, oatmeal, flour, and beans, bound from Hull to London, Captain William SMITH, Master. A messenger was dispatched to Hull, to the owner, to inform him thereof; he sent Mr Thomas SMITH, brother to the Captain, who gave the following account. That they sailed from Hull on Sunday the 17th of February, and were taken next day, about three o'clock in the afternoon, by a Dutch privateer, off the Spurn Light, mounting sixteen metal and four wooden guns, who refused to ransom her, although 116 guineas were offered; that they took all the hands out of her except himself, a boy, two women passengers, and put on board four of their crew, with orders to make any port in Holland. But that he, with the boy's assistance, so managed the matter, that they run the brig on shore off Wainfleet, on the Lincolnshire coast, where the four men were secured, and put under a proper guard to be conveyed to Hull gaol. During the time they were carrying the men ashore at Wainfleet the brig drove off, and came on this coast, and was taken up, as before mentioned, and towed safe into Woolterton harbour, where she now remains for the owners or insurers orders. There is great reason to believe the cargo is but little damaged.
   On Thursday was paid into the hands of the Rev. Mr PEELE 100 pounds being a legacy left by the Rev. Mr ADAMSON, Rector of Hockwold and Wilton, to the Governors of the charity relief of Clergymen's widows and orphans in Norfolk and Norwich.

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On Sunday the 24th ult. was seized at Hunstanton, in this county, by Mr Robert BLISS, supervisor, and Messrs ABBOTT and SPENCER, excise officers, assisted by a party of horse, 27 ankers of brandy, a like quantity of rum, 162 half ankers of geneva, and 850 pounds of tea.
   Monday eleven more Dutchmen were brought from Cley to this city, on their way to Yarmouth prison. They belonged to the hospital ship lately driven on shore there.

On Friday the 22d ult. the Coroner's inquest sat on the body of Mary LEE, who was found hanging in her house, in the parish of All Saints, that morning. The Jury's verdict was, Non Compos mentis! And on Thursday the 28th ult. the Coroner's inquest sat on the body of Edward JAKES, who was found hanging in a hay-chamber of Mrs Frances WIGGET's in the hamlet of Heigham, when the jury brought in a verdict, of Felo-de-se.
   Monday died Mrs COLKETT, wife of Mr COLKETT, grocer, in St Mary's.

Saturday last died at his lodgings in the Market, Mr DRUERY, of Birmingham, who was taken ill here on his journey; his remains were interred in the Quakers burial-ground.

Watton, March 1, 1782.
John ROGERS, Surgeon, Apothecary, and Man-midwife, having succeeded the late Mr B. HICKS, Surgeon, at Watton, presents his most respectful Compliments to the Friends of the late Mr HICKS, and the Neighbourhood in general, and begs Leave to solicit their Favours, which he hopes to merit by Assiduity and Attention.
   Mr ROGERS has attended the Hospitals in London, has been taught Midwifery by the most eminent Professors in their Science, and has practised several Years with Success.

Whereas some Person or Persons did early on Sunday Morning last, February 24, 1782, break into the Dwelling House of Thomas MARSHALL, at Carrowe Abbey Farm, and stole two Canvas Bags, and a Blue and White Linen ditto, which contained in Silver and Copper about six Pounds, with which they got off undiscovered. A Reward of Two Guineas is hereby offered to any Person who will discover the Offender or Offenders, so that he, she or they, be brought to Justice.
   Note. In justice to the Character of John SALMON, who was taken into Custody upon Suspicion of committing the above Robbery, I do declare that, upon the strictest Enquiry being made, he appeared perfectly Innocent.
[signed] Thomas MARSHALL.

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February 27, 1782.
Turnpike Road From Norwich to Scole.
At a Meeting of the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road, held on the 21st Day of this Instant, February, Notice was given to the Clerk by the Trustees, whose Names are hereunder wrote, that they intend to apply at the next Meeting to revoke an Order made by the Trustees present at the Meeting held on the 27th Day of November last, for erecting a Side Gate in the Lane leading to Flordon, at the Back of Rainthorpe Hall.
Thomas BEEVOR William ROBE James CROWE Robert FELLOWS R. BURROUGHS Thomas WARREN Thomas FULCHER Coote LEICESTER Thomas MILDRED The next Meeting of the Trustees for the said Turnpike Road is appointed to be held on Thursday the 28th Day of March next, at the Guildhall in the City of Norwich, by ten o'Clock in the Forenoon.
By Order of the Trustees, Henry BROWNE, Clerk.

February 26, 1782.
Norfolk Turnpike Road From Norwich to Thetford.
Notice is hereby given, that the Tolls arising at the Two Gates of Cringleford and Frettlebridge Gates, will be Lett [sic] by Auction to the highest Bidder, on the 23rd Day of March next, between the Hours of ten and two o'Clock, at the Shirehouse on the Castle Hill, in the City of Norwich, in the Manner directed by the Act of Parliament made and passed in the 13th Year of his present Majesty's Reign, intitled, An Act of Parliament to explain, amend, and reduce into One Act of Parliament, the general Laws now in being for regulating the Turnpike Roads, etc. Which Tolls are now under Leases (which expire on the 25th of Day of March next) at the yearly Rents of 526 pounds 4 shillings and 10 pence and will be put up at the following Sums, viz.
Cringleford Gate, at 401 pounds 14 shillings and 6 pence Frettlebridge ditto, at 124 pounds 10 shillings and 4 pence And the Person or Persons hiring the said Tolls will be required, before he or they enter upon the Receipt of the same, to give Security to the Satisfaction of the Trustees letting the said Tolls, for the Payment of the Rent at such Times and in such Manner as shall be required or agreed upon. And Notice is hereby given, that the next Meeting will be held as above, on Saturday the 23rd Day of March next.
By Order of the Trustees, William TAWELL, Clerk.

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To the Ladies.
Bound in Duty to return my most grateful Acknowledgements to those Ladies that have honoured me with their Commands, and to acquaint them, and the Ladies in general, that I have been in London to see the Variations of Fashion, have examined the principal Shops at the Court End of the Town, and can assure them of being Served in every Branch with Goodness of Materials, Neatness of Work, and Fashion, as any where in London.
By their most humble Servant to command, John ADCOCK, Staymaker, Red Lion Lane, St Stephen's, Norwich.

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To be Disposed Of, a Lease of eleven Years unexpired of a very convenient House and Shop, with the Fixtures, etc with or without any Part of the remaining Stock of the late Mr Thomas CANHAM, Haberdasher, Draper, Hosier, and Tea Dealer, in High Street, near the Tuesday Market, Lynn Regis, being a very desirable Situation, and a Shop of great Trade.
The Premisses [sic] may be entered upon at Lady day next, by applying to Mr A. CANHAM, Fordham, near Downham, Norfolk.

2nd March 1782
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Mahogany to be Sold.
That is now dry and fit for immediate Use; it may be delivered in Plank, Board, or Veneer, and is in general very fine Wood and the Size from six Feet to eleven Feet long, and from fourteen Inches to forty-four Inches wide; it will be sold on as easy Terms as any Mahogany of the Kind and Goodness can now be imported into this Kingdom.
Note. The above may be seen by applying to Wright SMITH, Cabinet and Chairmaker, in the Market-place, Norwich.
N.B. Goods appraised and sold, and Looking and Coach Glasses sold, or exchanged.

9th March 1782
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Yesterday se'nnight a handsome silver double-gilt punch ladle, given by Lord ORFORD, was coursed for by greyhounds, the property of farmers, which was won by Mr MITCHELL's of Houghton farm, beating about ten brace. A vast concourse of Gentlemen and Farmers were assembled on this occasion, in the Park, which afforded excellent sport.
Most of the Spectators were entertained with the spirit of hospitality, which ever distinguishes the Noble Lord of Houghton.
   On Wednesday night last, or early on Thursday morning, the shop of Mr JARVIS, tea-dealer, on the Castle-ditches, was broke open, by cutting the lower pannel [sic] of the door out. They carried off a large quantity of tea, in canisters, and upwards of five pounds in cash.
Several of the canisters were found yesterday morning under the arch of the bridge, on the Castle-ditches.

On Saturday last died, at Northwalsham, age 76, Mrs READ, mother of Mr READ, surgeon of that place.
   Last week died, aged sixty-four years, Mr James PARKERSON, formerly a respectable baker in this city.
   Lately died at Cromer, in an advanced age, Mrs Sarah SIBBS, relict of the Rev. Richard SIBBS, late Rector of Barningham Norwood, in this county.
On Sunday last died, at his house on Hog-hill, Mr HARRISON.
On Wednesday last died, Mr REEDER, at the sign of the Goat, in the Goat-lane.

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Walsingham, Feb. 26, 1782.
Ran Away, early this Morning, from his Master, Edward FRARY, by Trade a Taylor [sic], he is Full eyed, and of melancholy turn of Mind.
If he will return he will be kindly received. -- Any Person who secretes or employs him will be prosecuted according to Law.
[signed] Richard STOAKS Whereas on Sunday last, the 3d Instant, between the Hours of Twelve and One past Noon, a large White Long-haired Greyhound Puppy, three quarters grown, rough about his Chops, one Ear tipt [sic] with brown, and remarkably large in his Joints, and coarse in his Stern, was enticed away from following a Lady in the Fields, in the Parish of Gelderston, adjoining the high Road leading from Beccles to Loddon, in this County, by a stout Man, in a blue Coat, mounted on a black short-tailed Cart Horse, in Company with a younger Man, in a light-coloured Cloaths [sic], mounted on switch-tailed bay Horse, and from thence taken through Loddon to the George, in Thurlton, where they baited in their Way, as is supposed, to Norwich. -- It is hereby declared, that any one giving sufficient Intelligence of the above Persons, so as they may be known, or of the Person or Persons actually detaining the said Dog, shall be handsomely rewarded, on Application at the Dwelling House of Thomas KERRICH, Esq., of Gelderston aforesaid.

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To the Ladies. TOMLINSON, jun., Staymaker, (As well in the French as English Taste) In St Andrew's Church-yard, Norwich, Having worked in the principal Shops in London and Bath, embraces the Opportunity of informing the Ladies of this City, and its Environs, that he is just returned from Town with the newest Fashions. He presents his sincere Thanks for Favours already conferred on him, and assures those who may honour him with their Commands, that they may depend on being served with Materials, Neatness of Work, and in an Height of Tastes, not inferior to any in London.
   Ladies, by sending a Line, or otherwise, will be waited on immediately, and their Orders executed with the utmost Dispatch, By their most obedient humble Servant Robert TOMLINSON.

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Norwich, March 8, 1782.
Esther, Widow of the late Henry THURLOW, Plumber and Glazier, in St Michael of Coslany, returns grateful Acknowledgments to her Friends for the many Favours conferred on her late Husband, and begs Leave to inform them, that she has disposed of her Stock in Trade to Mr Peter WILSEA, whom she would wish to recommend to her Friends, and the Public in general, as a Person of Principle and Ability, who will execute their Orders with Punctuality and Honour.
   N.B. All Persons who stood indebted to the said Henry THURLOW at his Decease, are desired to pay the same to his Widow as soon as possible; and such Persons who have any Demands, are requested to bring in their Accounts, that the same may be discharged.
Note. An Apprentice is wanted.

March, 7, 1782.
To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, or at Michaelmas next, a Farm at Langmere and Dickleburgh, in Norfolk, now in the Occupation of Mr William HOTSON, consisting of a good House, Barn, Stable, Outhouses, and one hundred and seventy Acres of Land thereunto adjoining.
For Particulars enquire of Mr John BROWNE, St Michael at Plea, Norwich, or of Mr Richard HOTSON, of Long Stratton, who will shew [sic] the Premisses [sic].

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon at Lady next, a genteel fash'd [sic] Messuage, in High Shottisham, consisting of three Rooms and Chambers in front, a small Back Parlour and good Back Kitchen, Pantries, Dairy, and Cellars, with two Chambers, a Kitchen Garden and Orchard, and about two Acres of Land adjoining, also a Stable, Coach House, and other Conveniences, stands very pleasant, fine Air, and near the Church; occupied by James CRICK, the Owner. If wanted, will be disposed of Part of the Furniture, consisting of Beds, Glasses, Tables, Chairs, Brewing Utensils, etc.

9th March 1782
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Tittleshall, March 1, 1782.
To be Sold for Ready Money, At Prime Cost, or Under, The remaining Part of the Stock in Trade of Yaxley ADAMS, of Tittleshall, in the County of Norfolk, consisting of Linen and Woollen Drapery, Men's and Women's Hats, Stockings, and various other Articles, which will be sold exceeding cheap.

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Yesterday the freemen of the Great Northern ward unanimously elected Charles WESTON, jun. Esq., an Alderman of Colgate, in the place of Mr THURLOW.
   On Wednesday died, Mrs EMERSON, wife of Thomas EMERSON, Gent., one of the Common Council for the Great Ward of Conisford.
   Saturday was committed to the castle the noted John EWSTON, who was capitally convicted with SKIPPER, for diverse highway robberies, and who received his Majesty's most gracious pardon, on condition of his entering, and continuing to serve as a soldier in his Majesty's service in the East Indies; he was accordingly sworn and put on board one of the East Indiamen. He was apprehended at Lynn, for being found at large, and not giving a satisfactory account of how he got his liberty, was committed as above.

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Our correspondent at Corton has favoured us with the following melancholy account of the damage the shipping sustained by the high winds, on Tuesday and Wednesday last, near that place: -- The Millbank, of Lynn, John RITETRIE, master, to the westward, with wheat, said to be totally lost; crew all saved. -- The Anstruther, of Dunbar, Robert TAYLOR, master, in ballast, from London to Lynn; crew saved, and it is thought the ship will. -- The Francis, of Yarmouth, a Hull trader; all saved, and the ship likely to be so. -- The John and Betsey, of Burnham, Robert HOOKE, master, from London, in ballast; crew saved, and it is supposed the ship will. -- A large light brig, from Sunderland, name unknown; ship quite spoiled, but the crew saved. -- The Unity, of Burlington, John ESARD, master, to London, with cord; ship, master, and three men lost, one man and one boy saved. -- A large Swedish ship lost on the Newtop; the crew, consisting of 22, saved by a boat from Yarmouth, at the most imminent hazard. -- The Sophia Magdalen, Jacob AKERMAN, master, bound to Newcastle, for coals for Lisbon, went on shore on Thursday morning last.
   The five first mentioned ships are all on shore between Yarmouth Piers and Corton. -- The Unity went ashore on Thursday morning on Lowestoft Beach.
   We hear from Thornham, in this county, that the proprietors of the large brig, called the Sally, of Hull, (mentioned in our paper the second instant) very and amply and most generously rewarded the salvagers thereof, by paying into the hands of Mr John COLLISON, merchant of that place, the sum of 200 guineas, which was by him on Thursday last equally divided among them, according to their customary way of sharing whatever they catch, or take up at sea, which gave general satisfaction, and afforded very great comfort and relief to many large and distressed families, who (through the almost total destruction of the oyster and other fishery on that coast) were reduced to the utmost penury.
   We are further informed, that the said ship received so little damage, that she passed by Thornham on Wednesday last, to the port of London, where she was bound. It was 1600 guineas the Captain offered the Dutch prize master as a ransome [sic], instead of 116, as mentioned by mistake in our last account, but was rejected with contempt.

Thursday morning last, a fire broke out at Swardeston, occasioned by a spark of fire flying from the foul chimney of a cottage, into the wicket of a barn, which set fire to some pease straw, and in a short space of time consumed the barn, belonging to Mr Robert SMITH, lately built, with a quantity of pease, etc and a stable adjoining.

Last week was married at Catfield, Mr Henry PERKINS, son of William PERKINS, Esq., of Coltishall, to Miss BOWEN, of Catfield, an agreeable young lady, with a genteel fortune.
   On Monday last died, in his 46th year, John THURLOW, Esq., younger brother to Edward, Lord THURLOW, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, and to Thomas, Lord Bishop of Lincoln, and Dean of S. Paul's. He was elected an Alderman of Colgate ward December 5, 1775; served the office of Sheriff in 1774; and Mayor of this city in 1779.
   A few days since died, at Wroxham, Mr GREEN, a reputable farmer.
   Saturday last died, in the 60th year of his age, Mr Richard LADLE, a considerable farmer, at Rackheath.

Downham, Norfolk.
Notice to Creditors and Debtors.
Whereas Robert PLUMMER, of Downham Market, Collar Maker, hath assigned his Stock and Effects unto Mr Bartholomew RAMSEY, of Stow Bardolph, in the said County, and Mr James MOON, of Downham, aforesaid, Victualler, in trust for his Creditors. Notice is hereby given to all such Creditors to transmit an Account of their respective Debts to the said Bartholomew RAMSEY, and James MOON, on or before the eighth Day of April next, in order that they may receive a proportionable Dividend of the Monies arising from the Stock and Effects of the said Robert PLUMMER; and all Persons who stand indebted to the said Robert PLUMMER, are desired forthwith to pay their respective Debts to the said Bartholomew RAMSEY, and James MOON, they being authorised to receive the same.

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The Proprietors of the Stage Coaches from the Angel Inn, Norwich, and Swan with Two Necks, Lad-Lane, London, Return Thanks for the Encouragement with which their Endeavours to serve the Public have hitherto been rewarded, and still ambitious of preserving to themselves that Degree of Pre-eminence which they have for many years possessed, they mean (in Addition to the Coaches now travelling from the above Inns, as usual) to set up a New Light Coach, On a Plan the most expeditious and soft, at the same Time that it is the most elegant and convenient ever yet adopted; Therefore on Wednesday Morning, the third Day of April, 1782, precisely at Five o'Clock, A Carriage, Call'd The Partie Carree, Will set out from the Angel Inn, Norwich, to the Swan, Lad-lane, London, by way of Bury and Sudbury, and will continue to travel from Norwich every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday Mornings; from London every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Mornings, precisely at Five o'Clock each Morning; to carry Four Inside Passengers only, at Twenty-one Shillings each, and One on the Box at Twelve Shillings, and to carry no Luggage except what belongs to the Passengers, or such small Parcels as may be put into the Seats, or taken up on the Road.
The following Coaches from the above Inns, as under: Postcoach.
Six Insides, at 18 shillings.
Outsides, 10 shillings and 6 pence each.
From Norwich, Mon. Wed. and Frid.
From London, Sun. Tues. and Thurs.
At ten o'Clock each Night.
Road.
Norwich to Tivetshall 15 miles.
Tivetshall to Botesdale 12 miles.
Botesdale to Bury 15 miles.
Bury to Sudbury 16 miles.
Sudbury to Braintree 15 miles.
Braintree to Margareting 16 miles.
Margareting to Rumford 13 miles.
Rumford to London 12 miles.
Machine.
Six insides, at 18 shillings.
Outsides, 10 shillings and 6 pence each.
From Norwich, Sun. Tues. and Thurs.
From London, Mon. Wed. and Frid.
At ten o'Clock each Night.
Road Norwich to Scole 20 miles.
Scole to Needham 17 miles.
Needham to Cobdock 10 miles.
Cobdock to Colchester 14 miles.
Colchester to Hatfield 16 miles.
Hatfield to Ingatestone 12 miles.
Ingatestone to Rumford 12 miles.
Rumford to London 12 miles.

16th March 1782
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Mary GOSTLING, Widow of Mr Thomas GOSTLING, late of Norwich, Plumber, Glazier, and House Painter, humbly solicits the Continuance of the Favours of her late Husband's Customers, and of the Public in general, and assures them, that she will use her utmost Endeavours that the Business shall be conducted in their various Branches by proper and experienced Workmen, and in the best and most reasonable Manner.
All Persons to whom the said Thomas GOSTLING stood indebted, are desired to deliver in an Account of their Debts to his Widow and Executrix.
N.B. A neat Tenement in St John's Maddermarket to lett [sic]. Enquire as above.

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To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, or at Lady-day next, a large and convenient House, pleasantly situated in the Market place at Northwalsham, now in the Occupation of Miss DOWNES, who on account of ill Health is obliged to decline her School.
   The Situation is well adapted for that Purpose, and the Furniture may be had with the House, also half an Acre of Land (if required).
    For Particulars enquire of Miss DOWNES, of Northwalsham, aforesaid, Mr John WELLS, St Michael at Plea, Norwich, or Mr Thomas MACK, at Tunstead.

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon at Lady-day next, a small House in Salhouse, with a Coach House and Stable for six Horses, with or without four Acres of Land, now in the Occupation of Henry NEGUS, Esq. -- The House is well adapted for a single Person, or a small Family; the Apartments are commodious, and the Situation very healthy. -- It will be lett [sic] free of Rates and Taxes.
   Enquire of Mr Samuel HARMER, Attorney, in Norwich, or of the Rev.
Daniel COLLYER, at Wroxham, who will send a Person to shew [sic] the Premisses [sic]. This will be advertised no more.

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To Millers.
To be Sold by Auction, On Thursday the 28th Day of March, 1782, at the House of Mr George SMITH, being the Queen's Head Inn, in Downham Market, between the Hours of five and seven in the Evening, subject to such Conditions of Sale as will be there produced.
    A Good-accustomed Wind Corn Mill, situated in Downham Market aforesaid, in an eligible Place for carrying on an extensive Trade, with a Dressing Mill and Furniture, in compleat [sic] Repair, now in the Occupation of Alexander SHELTON.
    For Particulars enquire of Mr B. RAMSEY, at Stow, near Downham.

23rd March 1782
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While abroad we are losing our possessions, at home we are losing our liberties and our wealth. A new budget of taxes has been opened, oppressive in their nature, difficult and dangerous in the collection. To raise a revenue for the support of the nation, a First Minister of State has descended to calculate the quantity of soap that a poor man's family consumes in a week, and to point out a substitute for washing the rags, to which former taxes had reduced the industrious artificer. Every tangible necessity of life is taxed -- even the light is taxed, from the morning dawn which ushers the labourer to his work, down to the wretched rush which conducts him to his bed -- nay, so far has the inventive genius of oppression pushed taxation, that it is proposed to tax the carriage of commodities in every medium of conveyance, whether by land or canals -- whether by rivers or by sea -- and even the security by which the honest part of mankind insure their property from the calamity of fire, for the benefit of their families and creditors, is to be made liable to an impost equal to three-fourths of the premium paid the insurers. Those men who have squandered millions upon millions of national wealth, have the boldness to step forward and say -- you shall pay Us for securing the little remainder, though We are not the insurers.

23rd March 1782
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The French have six new ships of the line to launch this year; three at Brest, three at Toulon, and one at St Maloes. The Spaniards have five, two at Cadiz, two at Ferrol, and one at Malaga. What fleet the Dutch may number is uncertain to say. It is impossible that our fleet should be so nearly equal to the force of the enemy another year as it even is at present, without unforeseen good luck on our side, or accidents on theirs, not to be expected.

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New Buckenham, March 16, 1782.
Joseph GUNTON, late Servant to Mr Samuel MOSS, of New Buckenham, having taken the Chandling Business formerly carried on by the said Samuel MOSS, solicits the Favours of the former Customers, assuring them, and all others that will please to make Trial, that he will serve them with the best made Candle, and upon the lowest Terms.

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On Monday came on the election of Common-council-men of this city for the year ensuing, for the ward of Conisford, when no other alteration took place than filling three vacancies, to which Mr Andrew STORER, Mr Mark OSBORNE, and Mr Samuel BLOGG, were appointed.
   Tuesday Mr William FORSTER, Mr Richard MATTHEWS, and Mr John BUCKLE, were elected nominees for the ward of Mancroft.
Wednesday Mr Hewitt RAND, Mr John ALDRED, and Mr Thomas DAY, were elected nominees for the great ward of Wymer.
   And on Thursday Mr Thomas TROUGHTON, Mr William CUTTING, and Mr Edmund PARTRIDGE, were elected nominees for the ward beyond the water.

We hear Mr Thomas HARLEY is appointed Overseer of the new works and batteries erected for the defence of Yarmouth.

23rd March 1782
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Assize News.
Monday last the assizes for this county, before Lord LOUGHBOROUGH, and Mr Baron EYRE, ended at Thetford. The following gentlemen composed the Grand Jury: Sir Edmund BACON, Bart., Brigg FOUNTAINE, Esq., Hugh HARE, Esq., John BARKER, Esq., William Henry WILSON, Esq., Ralph CAULDWELL, Esq., Roger KERRISON, Esq., John DAVEY, Esq., Robert FELLOWS, Esq., James NELTHORPE, Esq., William GRIGSON, Esq., John FENN, Esq., William BURCH, Esq., John Richard DASHWOOD, Esq., James SMYTH, Esq., Framing THURSTON, Esq., Henry Lee WARNER, Esq., High Sheriff.
   At the above assizes Edward BENNET, for stealing six fat hogs, the property of Mr RUDDERHAM, of Scoulton, was sentenced to be kept to hard labour in the house of correction for the term of three years.
John MITCHELL, for stealing thirty-six rabbets [sic] from the warren of James SMITH, of Beechamwell, received a like sentence; and John WATERS, and William FISHER, his accomplices, being also convicted, the former was fined one shilling, and delivered to the press-gang, the latter ordered to be kept to hard labour for one year. Edward AGGAS, for the receiving the above rabbets [sic], knowing them to be stolen, was also sentenced to hard labour in the house of correction for five years, George RICHES, for stealing three silver watches out of the shop of Mr Richard SWIFT, of Coltishall, was ordered to a like sentence for the term of three years [Note that when this was first reported on 9 Feb 1782, the name of the watches' owner was given as Richard "TWIST."] John BARNARD, for a grand larceny, was fined one shilling and delivered to the press-gang; and John FISK, charged with a misdemeanour, was acquitted, and John EWSTON was ordered to remain in custody until the next assizes.

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Saturday last a cause was tried at Thetford assizes, before Mr Baron EYRE and a Special Jury, wherein Thomas BETTS, of Gressenhall, in this county, was Plaintiff, and the Rev. Benjamin CROFTS, of the same place, Defendant, for recovering certain penalties to the amount of 830 pounds supposed to have been forfeited by the Defendant for taking lands to farm, and for the buying and selling of cattle, for lucre of gain and profit, contrary to the statute of 21 Hen. VIII ch. 13, when after a hearing of about two hours, and going into the merits of the cause, the Jury gave a verdict for the Defendant, to the entire satisfaction of the learned Judge. -- Counsel for the Plaintiff, Mr COLE and Mr LE BLANC; Attorney, Mr WRIGHT, of Swaffham. -- Counsel for the Defendant, Mr GRAHAM and Mr JODRELL; Attorney, Mr CRISP, of Dereham.

Wednesday morning last the Hopewell, of Wells, John BLOOM, Master, bound from Hull to the above port, and laden with wheat, iron, cheese, earthen ware etc was drove on Overstrand Beach, three miles from Cromer, in a hard gale of wind, The crew and part of the cargo were saved, but the vessel is entirely lost.

Thursday the wager, which was laid some time since, between two gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Norwich, that a waggon [sic], with a last of barley on it, should be drawn from Buxton to Coltishall, the distance about five miles and a half, by twenty men, in fifteen hours, and not to touch the wheels, nor fix any draft further back than the shafts, was performed in three hours and thirty-five minutes.

    On Thursday was married at St Peter's Mancroft, Mr Nathaniel BOLINGBROKE, cutler, to Miss Mary YALLOP, daughter of Mr William YALLOP, hosier, in the Market-place.

    Sunday the 10th inst. died, in the 73d year of his age, Mr Richard DURRANT, of Ditchingham, near Bungay, a considerable farmer and grazier; -- of whom it may be truly said, that he was a kind husband, tender father, good master, and sincere friend; and in all his dealings, justly esteemed for his integrity and honesty.

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T. HIRST begs Leave to inform his Friends, and the Public in general, that he is just returned from London with a variety of Linendrapery [sic] Goods; which he has opened for Sale at his New Linen Warehouse, the sign of the Golden Lion, No. 18, next Door to the shop of his late Uncles, Thomas and Lloyd HIRST.
   The above Goods are all entirely new, and will be sold Wholesale and Retale [sic] upon such Terms as he flatters himself will give general Satisfaction. N.B. No connection with the next Shop.
Note. Genteel Apartments to lett [sic].

St George's Tombland, Norwich.
Mrs and Miss PETERSON present their respectful Compliments to Parents and Guardians. They find it proper to acquaint them of their Determination to continue their School Together, on the Plan they have hitherto observed. The favorable and flattering Notice Mrs. and Miss PETERSON have experienced, induces them to express their warmest Acknowledgments to their Friends, and to hope that their future Attention and Improvement of such Young Ladies as are entrusted to their Care, will meet with equal Regard and Encouragement.

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Wednesday night two fellows, old offenders, were detected robbing the coal binn [sic] of Mr TOMPSON, brewer, in St Martin's at Oak. They had filled two sacks, and a large basket. One was secured and committed to Bridewell by the name of Chand FLOWER [sic - I suspect that this may be the family name CHANDFLOWER]; the other made his escape, leaving his wig and hat behind.
   Thursday was committed to the Castle, by R. KERRISON, Esq., Robert SANDALL, of Bramerton, charged with stealing plough irons, the property of Mr James CULLING, farmer.

    Sunday last was married at St Mary's, Mr James BASEY, bricklayer, of this city, to Miss MUNSEY; a young lady possessed of every accomplishment to render the connubial state truly happy.
   On Wednesday last died in this city, in the 82d year of her age, Mrs LOVE, relict of the late Barry LOVE, Esq., of Yarmouth.
   On Monday last died, in the 88th year of his age, Mr Walter CARVER, father of Mr Philip CARVER, in St Andrew's.
   On Wednesday last died, Mrs Ann PRATT, aged 79, widow of the late Mr Richard PRATT, formerly a considerable shopkeeper, in this city.

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Mantua-Making.
S. BRADFORD, from KLUHT's Warehouse, London, having taken Apartments at Mr MURPHY's Lace Warehouse, St Peter's Mancroft, Norwich, solicits the Favours of her Friends and the Public; makes Sacks, Gowns, and Polineses, which she executes in the newest and most genteel Taste, and on reasonable Terms.
Note. An Apprentice wanted immediately.

Yarmouth, March 28, 1782.
Shipwreck.
Whereas in the Course of the last Week a considerable Quantity of Norway Deals, and Battens, have been taken up form the Beach to the North and South of Yarmouth, and more daily driven on Shore along the Coast of Norfolk and Suffolk, and having Reason to apprehend it may be part of the Cargo of the Emmanuel, Captain Gulick PEDERSON, bound from Fredericksmald to the Consignment of Mr William MANNING, at Yarmouth, it is earnestly requested of all Persons in Possession of such Deals, Battens, Half Deals, or Paling, or who hereafter may obtain Possession, to give an Account thereof to the said William MANNING, who will be accountable for the full Salvage; and any Person knowing, or who may hereafter know, where such Deals, etc are deposited or concealed, and will give Information, so as the same may be recovered for the Proprietor, shall receive ample Reward by applying to the said William MANNING.

To be Lett [sic], or Sold, in Aylsham, between this Time and Michaelmas next, 1782, inquire of Mr John PETERSON, in Aylsham, an old established Baking Office, of an hundred years standing, with all Conveniences, a large Oven, Back-house, Bread-house, and Granary over it, where may lay seven or eight Lasts of Wheat, with a Number of other Rooms. There is Plenty of Flour Mills, one large one in Town, and two more within a Mile of the Town, very large ones; also a very good Brewhouse and a large Cellar, arched over, a large Barn which will hold fifty or sixty Load of Wood, and a large yard, where may be stacked two or three hundred Load of Wood upon Occasion, and in a good Country for Wood. The Landlord will take Care to lay in Plenty of Wood for the coming-in Tenant. -- Aylsham is a good and plentiful Country for Wood and Wheat, and everything else. There is a very good Stable which will hold three Horses, and a Hay-house adjoining to the Stable.
The Tenant may have two, four, or six Acres of Land, if he should like to keep a cow. There have been but three Tenants for an hundred Years past, and two of them died out there. Inquire as above.
   At the same Place is to be Lett [sic], or Sold, at any Time, a capital House, almost new built, fit for a Gentleman. -- Inquire as above.
   Note. If any Farmer has got any Turnips to sell, let Mr PETERSON know. -- All letters post paid will be answered.

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To be put out Apprentice for seven Years, a Parish Boy, near eleven Years of Age, always very healthy, bony, and large of his Age.
   A Sum of Money will be given with him for his Master to find him during his Service with Cloaths [sic] and Necessities fitting for such an Apprentice. Whoever is inclined to take the said Lad, are desired to apply at the next House to Mr Abraham BUNKELL's Mill, at Shipdham, in the County of Norfolk.

Marshes to Lett [sic].
Several very good Marshes lying in Halvergate, to be Lett [sic], together or separately. Enquire of Mr Henry RAVEN, of Bramerton, or of Messrs FOSTER and COOPER, Attornies [sic], in Norwich.

To be peremptorily Sold by Auction, by Bartholomew RAMSEY, of Stow-Hall, On Wednesday the 17th of April, 1782, at the White Lion in Lynn, at twelve o'Clock, (or in the mean Time by private Contract) and entered upon immediately.
   A Freehold Estate in Wiggenhall Saint Mary Magdalen, in the County of Norfolk, nine Miles from Lynn, four Miles from Downham, and ten from Wisbeach; consisting of the Manor of Crabb's Abbey, a good Farm house, Brick and Tile, Stables for eighteen Horses, Barn, Granary, and other suitable attached and detached Offices, all lately rebuilt, with six hundred and eighteen Acres of Land, Meadow and Fen Ground, in a Ring Fence.
   This Farm was held on Lease about five Years since at 309 pounds per Annum, but from the low Price of Farming Commodities was reduced to 260 pounds per Ann. to Lady [day], 1781; from which Time it has been in the Hands of the Owner, whose insolvent Situation obliges him to sell this Estate to the Best Bidder.
   Note. The Estate is capable of great Improvements, and worth the Notice of any monied [sic] Man, and will, after deducting every Outgoing, produce a net Penny Rent of 156 pounds per Annum.
   For Particulars enquire of William CREASY, Attorney, Downham, Norfolk, or of the said Bartholomew RAMSEY, who will shew [sic] the Premisses [sic].

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This week the several prisoners convicted at the last assizes at Thetford were conveyed to the different houses of correction, to hard labour, pursuant to their sentence.
   On Sunday night last the excise officers at Dereham, assisted by a party of dragoons quartered in that town, made a seizure at Hunstanton of six hundred pounds weight of tea, which they safely lodged in Dereham Excise Office.
   A small smuggling cutter in the late tempestuous weather was drove on shore near Cley, and entirely wrecked, the cargo, after having been buried in the beach by the crew, and lying 4 days, notwithstanding the vigilance of the officers, was carried clear off.

Tuesday last, as a party of the men on the impress service in this city were conveying some men to Yarmouth in a boat, by the sudden gibe of the sail near Thorpe one of them, George CLARK, belonging to Drayton, was struck so violently on the head that he stumbled overboard, and was drowned. Another safely escaped the same fate.

Last week was married at Swaffham, Mr Samuel STANFORD, a considerable farmer at Fransham, to Mrs BOUTELL, widow of the late Mr Charles BOUTELL, of Castle Acre; as was Mr Alexander BOWKERS, Merchant, at Swaffham, to Miss EMERSON, of Thornham, an agreeable lady with a handsome fortune.
   On Wednesday last was married at St Andrew's church, the Rev.
Henry HARRINGTON, to Miss LENS, of this city.
   On Tuesday last was married, by the Rev. John CROFTS, at Gressenhall, in Norfolk, the Rev. St John PRIEST, under-master of Bury school, to Miss CROFTS, daughter of the Rev. Benjamin CROFTS, rector of Gressenhall.
   Last week was married, Mr FLOWERDEW, grocer, at Wymondham, to Miss PERKINS, of New Buckenham.
   On the 26th ult. was married at Wymondham, Mr James BARNARD, an eminent farmer at Great Ellingham, to Miss COLEMAN.

    On Sunday last died, greatly lamented by his family and friends in general, after a long and severe fit of the gout, John BUXTON, Esq., of Shadwell Lodge, many years in the Commission of the Peace for this county.
   Last week died, greatly lamented, Mr STOAKLEY, schoolmaster, at Dereham; he has left a disconsolate widow, with five small children.
   On Monday last died, Mr John GALLOWAY, of Bexwell, near Downham Market.

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A few days since died, at her house in Upper Grosvenor Street, London, aged 75, the Hon. Henrietta HOWARD, widow of the late Hon. Philip HOWARD, of this County, and mother to the present Lady PETRE.

Whereas about eight Weeks since the notorious John EWSTON, now confined in the Castle, came to the House of John FRIAR, at the Crown in Trowse, and there left a Bay Mare, with a switch Tail, about thirteen Hands and a Half high, rising six Years old, and rather dim-sighted; and as there is reason to suppose the Mare was stolen, this is to give Notice, that whoever can prove a Property in the said Mare, may have her again by applying to the said John FRIAR, and paying all reasonable Expences [sic], otherwise she will be sold, in order to indemnify him the Charges he has been at.

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Partnership Dissolved.
The Partnership being dissolved by mutual Consent between W. YALLOP, jun. and N. BOLINGBROKE, W. YALLOP takes this Opportunity of returning his sincere Thanks for Favours already received and acquaints his Friends, and the Public, he continues in the old Shop, next the Star in the Haymarket, where those who please to make Trial may depend on his exerting his utmost Endeavours to merit their Approbation and future Favours. -- Jewellery, Plate and Plated Goods repaired in the neatest Manner; Lances, Swords, Razors, Scissors, carefully ground and polished; Cutlery, Haberdashery, etc as usual. -- Such as have any Demands on the late Partnership are requested to send in their Accounts; and it will be esteemed a particular Favour of those who stand indebted if they will take the first Opportunity of settling with W. YALLOP, or his late Partner.

Nathaniel BOLINGBROKE, Working Jeweller, Silversmith, Engraver, Sword Cutler, and Grinder, Begs Leave to inform his Friends, and the Public in general, that he is removed from his former Shop, in the Haymarket, to that late Mr HUNTER's, opposite the Hall in the Market-place, Norwich. -- Prompted by Gratitude, he gladly embraces this Opportunity of returning his sincere Thanks and Acknowledgments for the Favours he as hitherto experienced, and by Perseverance in endeavouring to please, he flatters himself he shall merit their future Countenance and Support.
Those Ladies and Gentlemen who shall please to honour him with their Commands, may depend upon their being executed with Neatness and Dispatch. He has also laid in a neat and fresh Assortment of Cutlery, Haberdashery, and Hardware; likewise a Parcel of Irish Cloths, Checks for Aprons, Sheetings, etc which he is determined to sell on the very lowest Terms.
N.B. Give the best Price for white Rags, Horse Hair, Beasts, Rams and Bucks Horns, Bones, etc Note. Genteel Apartments to lett [sic] furnished and unfurnished.

Whereas I Edward SYMONDS of Garveston, in the County of Norfolk, Carrier, did on the second Day of March, 1782, receive of Messrs ADDEY and HERRING, of the City of Norwich, a Thrum of common Sattins [sic], in the Name of , and to be woven by, John TILNEY; and whereas I delivered the same to William GARRETT, a Porter, in Norwich, to be woven by any other Person he chose to employ, contrary to the Law in the Case provided.* The said Messrs ADDEY and HERRING had determined to prosecute me for the said Offence, but in Compassion to my Family, upon my asking their Pardon in the Public Newspaper, and paying the Expense of this Advertisement, they have humanely agreed to drop their intended Prosecution against me; for which Lenity I think myself much obliged to them.
Witness my Hand, Edward SYMONDS, his mark X Signed in the Presence of us, at Norwich, this 30th of March, 1782.
Richard EVERITT, Carlton Carrier.
John LEWELL, Foxley Carrier.
*See the Act of 17 Geo. III

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Mary BULLING, Widow of Thomas BULLING, late of Wells, in the County of Norfolk, Plumber and Glazier, deceased, from the great Encouragement she has received from her late Husband's Friends, takes this Opportunity to acquaint the Public, that she intends carrying on the Business of her late Husband, and hopes for a Continuance of their Favours, as they may depend on their Orders being duly executed, and their Favours gratefully acknowledged by their Humble Servant, Mary BULLING.
T. HIRST begs Leave to inform his Friends, and the Public in general, that he is just returned from London with a Variety of Linendrapery Goods, which he has opened for Sale at his New Linen Warehouse, the Sign of the Golden Lion, No. 18, next Door to the Shop of his late Uncles Thomas and Lloyd HIRST. The above Goods are all entirely new, and will be sold Wholesale and Retale [sic] upon such Terms as he flatters himself will give general Satisfaction.
N.B. No connection with the next Shop.
Note. Genteel Apartments to lett [sic].
A Journeyman wanted. -- Enquire as above.

Fakenham, April 4, 1782.
Robert LEMON, (Late of Foulsham) Begs Leave to acquaint the Public, that he has taken the Shop late WALKER's, where he intends carrying on the Business of Saddle and Collar-maker. -- Whoever pleases to make Trial, may depend upon being served upon the most reasonable Terms, and whatever Favours are conferred, they will be gratefully acknowledged, and by a close Attention and Assiduity in Business endeavour to merit them.

North-Walsham, March 27, 1782.
Miss CROPLEY respectfully inform s the Ladies and Gentlemen in North- Walsham, and its Environs, that she has taken a large and commodious House for the Reception of Young Ladies, as Boarders and Day-scholars, where they will be carefully instructed in every Part of useful Education.
   The Terms are as follows, viz. Board, and teaching all kinds of Needle- work, Twelve Guineas per Ann. -- Day-scholars taken on reasonable Terms: - Writing, Arithmetic, Music, Drawing, and Dancing, by able Masters. Note. School opens on Monday, April 15.

To be Sold by Auction, at Northwalsham, by Charles RICE, on Tuesday the 9th Day of April, 1782.
All the Furniture of the House lately fitted up by Miss DOWNES for a Boarding School, in which are five Half-tester Beds, with blue and white Check Furniture, a Settee Bedstead and Servants ditto, all with good Bedding, a Mahogany large Chest of Drawers, Table and Chairs, large oval Pier Glass in a white Frame, Bath and other Stoves, an Eight-day Clock, japan'd Tea-urn, Linen, China, Glass, and Earthen Ware, Brewing Copper, Tubs, and Beer Casks, Fire Range, Jack, and other Kitchen Furniture.
Note. The Sale will begin at Ten o'Clock.
N.B. The above House is to Lett [sic], and may be entered upon immediately. Enquire of Mr John WELLS, St Michael's at Plea, Norwich, or of Mr Thomas MACK, at Tunstead.

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A tax on dogs, and on every species of gambling, is reported to be one part of the supplies that will be substituted for those which at present are so unpopular.
   It is said, that the tax on cards will be an additional four shillings a pack, and on dice three pounds each pair. London dogs are to pay one guinea per annum, and those in the country 2 shillings and 6 pence.

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Ensign Robert COLVILLE; of the West Norfolk regiment, is appointed to a Cornetcy in the 21st dragoons.

    The East Norfolk regiment are, we hear, to go into camp at Warley. The West Norfolk have not yet received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march from Hull.

    Thursday ended the sessions for this county, when Andrew SUFFOLK, an old offender, was found guilty of stealing plough irons, chains, traces, etc as was John LILLY, of stealing pieces of elm; they were both ordered to be publicly whipped, the former at Coltishall, on Saturday next, the other at Wymondham. Letitia STEBBING, convicted of stealing a brass boiler, was sentenced to be privately whipped in Wymondham Bridewell.
Ann TEASDALE, charged with stealing wearing apparel from her master, and Robert SANDAL, with stealing plough irons, were acquitted. A detainer is lodged against SANDALL [sic], he being charged with stealing a hog, and is to remain till the next assizes.
   Wednesday was committed to the Castle by John FENN, Esq., John SWAN, and John ALLISON, two drovers, charged on the oath of Elizabeth BROUGHTON, of Antingham, with stopping her on the King's high road, on Tuesday the second of this Instant, April, between the parishes of Swaffham and Shouldham, robbing her of a coloured linen handkerchief, and also with ravishing her.

    On Sunday se'nnight a cow, the property of Mr William HOLTON, of Strumpshaw, in this County, cast four calves; the first lived a short time, the other three were dead when cast. -- The cow died the same evening.

    On Monday last died, at Bramerton, the widow MIDDLETON, aged 96; the week before died her husband, aged 96. They had been married 76 years.
   Sunday died, Mr MURDY, staymaker, St John's Timberhill.
   Sunday last died, Mrs WIGGETT, wife of Mr WIGGETT, haberdasher, in the London lane.

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Fresh, and fine flavoured Strong Teas are now on Sale at the new India Warehouse, Norwich, Which from the Year 1773 hath been kept open Six Hours every Day, for the Sale of no other Article than Tea, Wholesale and Retail, but in no smaller Quantities than two Ounces.
   It is now well known how greatly this Article is adulterated by being mixed with the Leaves of Tea that have been used and dried again; also with various European Leaves manufactured in Imitation of Tea, by which it is made Low in Price, and Weak in Quality, if not even prejudicial to the Health; against which pernicious Practices three Acts of Parliament have been made in the Years 1725, 1731, and 1777. -- From which it is manifest that Dealers, especially Wholesale-Dealers, in Tea, ought to have a thorough Judgment in that Article, but more especially so as it is now evident that even the Chinese themselves have discovered an Art (by some Preparations) of putting a fine Face upon low-priced Teas; some of which, called by the Inspectors of Tea (the Tea-Brokers) in their printed Catalogues "blue painted leaf" -- "dyed Tea" -- "glazed Tea, " etc -- are thereby made to appear 20 or 25 per Cent. above their real Quality, and are in those Catalogues openly declared to be Unfit For Sale; of which Teas the enormous Quantity of three thousand five hundred, and ninety-three Chests have been discovered amongst those of the East India Company's last four sales.
All which were therefore taken out, and returned to China by the Company, who have now pursued proper Measures that such Teas may not be sent them from India in future; and unless the Dutch, the French, and other Nations, have taken the like Measures, it is highly probable that they sell such Teas as by the best Judges of Tea in this Kingdom are pronounced "unfit for Sale;" and it is evident, from the above, that so much must now, More Than Ever, depend on the diligence Attention and Judgment of the Wholesale-dealer, all Teas to this Warehouse will not in future be invariably confined to the Company's Permits, but that Judgment employed which so long dealing in Tea only, and such an uninterrupted Attention, and almost unprecedented Application (for so many Years) to one single Article in Trade may reasonably be supposed to have afforded.
**Not withstanding all Teas to this Warehouse are rated at Ready-money price, (neat Weight, ) yet one, two, or three Months Credit is not (occasionally) regarded; but one Parcel is to be paid for when another is sent.

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Lost in the great Road between Wroxham and Norwich, on Monday, the eighth of April, between eight and nine in the Morning, a Bundle, containing a black Silk Cloak trimmed with Lace, the Hood lined with white, a Pair of Cotton Stockings, a Pair of plated Buckles, two Muslin Aprons, one flower'd the other strip'd, a Muslin Handkerchief, a small read and white ditto, a Pair of white Linen Gloves, all done up in a large red and white Cotton Handkerchief, marked M.L.S.
   If any Person will bring the above-mentioned Things to Mr AGAS, at the Lamb, in the Market-place, Norwich, they shall receive Half a Guinea Reward.
Note. The above Articles were the Property of a Servant, on which Account no greater Reward will be offered, nor advertised any more.

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, that old accustomed House known by the Name of the Crown, at Pulham-Market, in Norfolk, now in the Occupation of Mr Humphrey BALEY; consisting of a kitchen, two Parlours, and six Chambers, also a very good Brewing-Office, Stable, and other Conveniences. The Household Furniture, Brewing Utensils, and Stock, to be taken at a fair Valuation.
   For further Particulars inquire of Mr Peter POLL, or Mr William COLE, of Pulham-market aforesaid, or of Mr James BALEY, of Pulham St Mary, in Norfolk.
   All Persons who are indebted to the said Humphrey BALEY are desired to pay their respective Debts to the said James BALEY, or to Mr Robert BALEY, or to Mr William COLE, Attorney at Law, at Loddon, Norfolk, within fourteen Days from the date hereof, or they will be sued. --- April 12, 1782.

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To be Sold.
An Estate, in the Market-place, in Norwich consisting of two good Dwelling-houses and Shops, and a Public House, called the Black Prince, and several Butchers' stalls and Shops adjoining, all in exceeding good Repair, now or late in the Occupation of Mr John BRYANT, Mr Isaac HOYLE, Mr MARLEY, and others, at the yearly Rent of 115 pounds 14 shillings.
   Also a Freehold Estate in St Peter per Mountergate, in the said City, consisting of a Public-house, called the Keel, and several small Tenements in the Yard adjoining, all in exceeding good Repair, in the Occupation of James WHALL, and others, at the yearly Rent of 23 pounds 5 shillings.
   Also a Freehold Estate in St Ethelred, in the said City, consisting of Three Ten