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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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4th Jan 1783
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A correspondent, who is an admirer of the Drama and a constant attendant on the Theatre, recommends it to the principal inhabitants of this city "not to give or receive public visits on a play-night," as is the case in most other towns in the kingdom: for, how can the proprietors afford to give new scenery, dresses, etc, unless the receipts of the house are adequate; or, can a performer play with so much spirit to empty benches ? -- Do not give entertainments, card-parties, routs, balls, etc, on play-nights, and you'll find more satisfaction in the Theatre.

    Some time since was married at Rougham, in this county, Mr George BARTON, a considerable farmer, to Miss Sarah NELSON, an agreeable Lady, of the same place.

    On Tuesday last was married at St Peter's of Mancroft, Mr Joseph BOYCE, ribbon and stuff manufacturer, of the city of Coventry, to Miss BOOTH, of this city.

    Last Saturday died, after a short illness, Mr James HILL, ironmonger, in St John's of Maddermarket.

   On Thursday se'nnight died, Mr Henry ATKINSON, Attorney at Law, at Bacton, in the 40th year of his age.

    Last Sunday night the House of Mr HEATH, of Hemblington, near Burlingham, was attempted to be broke open; Mr HEATH on hearing a noise rose and opened the window, when one of the villains fired a pistol at him, which providentially missed him, and lodged the ball in the side of the window; Mr HEATH having a loaded gun by him, fired at them, and it is supposed wounded one of them in the arm, as the pistol was dropped. -- The farmers, too, in that neighbourhood are stripped of almost all their fowls.

    Last Saturday night an out-house belonging to Mr James WIGG, of Acle, was robbed of twenty fat geese, and one bushel of oats, in a stack.

4th Jan 1783
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All Persons that stand indebted to Thomas WOOLSEY, of Roydon, near Lynn, in the County of Norfolk, are desired to pay the same to Mr Robert CORY, of Docking, or they will be sued without further notice. Dec. 31.1782.

Notice to Creditors.
Whereas Thomas HEASEL, of Starston, in the County of Norfolk, Farmer, has assigned over all his Estate and Effects to John MEADOWS, of Bedingham, and Henry BUXTON, of Hempnall, both in the same County, for an equal Benefit of all his Creditors that shall execute the Deed before the Twelfth of February, 1783.
   The Creditors of the said Thomas HEASEL, are requested to meet at the Pye, at Harleston, on Wednesday the Eighth of January, 1783, at Eleven o'Clock of that Day, and the State of his Affairs may be laid before them.

To be Sold by Auction, At the Red Lion at Fakenham, in the County of Norfolk, on Thursday the 23d Day of January, Instant, at Four o'Clock in the Afternoon of that Day, subject to such Conditions of Sale as will be then and there produced.
   An Estate at Hindolveston, in the said County of Norfolk, consisting of a good Dwelling-House, with Out-offices, and a Garden ready laid out; a Malting-office, Granary, Mill-house, and Mill, Barn, Stable, and other Out-buildings, and fifty Acres, more or less, of good Land, lying together in a Ring Fence adjoining the House, and a Right of Common of a very good and extensive Common, late in the Occupation of Mr James LOOSE, Farmer and Malster, deceased. This Estate will be sold and conveyed clear of all Incumbrances [sic] whatsoever, except the King's Tax and Lord's Rent.
For further Particulars apply to Mr Johnson LEE, Attorney, Lynn, Norfolk.

Sujah's China Japan Blacking Ball, That will keep the Feet perfectly dry in the watest [sic] Season.
   With Pleasure the Proprietor recommends to the Public, from long Experience, this inestimable Preservative of Health, which is so often injured by wet Feet. The Composition so effectually resists Water, that even Stuff Shoes, well cleaned with it, will keep the Feet perfectly dry, without the Incumbrance [sic] of Pattens, etc, and it will make them shine like new Calinanco. The Dirt is easily rubbed off, and it will make two Pair wear equal to three Pair cleaned with any other Blacking. It gives an admirable Polish, and is highly valuable for cleaning Carriages, Harnesses, etc, being a greater Preservative of Leather than Oil, and wants only a candid Trial for Experience to establish its Utility.
   Sold (Price Sixpence each Ball) by W. CHASE and Co., Norwich; W. EATON, Yarmouth; T. HOLLINGWORTH and Co., Lynn; T. FORTIN, Swaffham; at Mr BARNARD's, Aylsham, and the Distributors of the Norwich Mercury.

4th Jan 1783
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To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, the White Horse, at Old Buckenham, in Norfolk, and old established Public-house, in full Trade, now in the Occupation of James FOULSHAM, who has carried on the Spirituous Liquor Trade in the Wholesale Way, which may be an advantageous Branch to the succeeding Tenant, with a proper Capital, as none but such will be treated with.
   For Particulars enquire of BRIGHTWEN and JACKSON, Diss, Norfolk.

4th Jan 1783
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To be Sold by Auction, by Richard BACON, If not disposed of before, by private Contract, on Wednesday January 15, 1783, between the Hours of Twelve and Two, at the King's Head, in the Market-place, Norwich.
   The following Estates in Topcroft, Denton, Hempnall, etc in the County of Norfolk. -- A most eligible and compact Farm, lying in Topcroft, consisting of a large handsome, and convenient Dwelling- House, lately put into most excellent Repair, with Barns, Stables, and Outhouses, a new-built Cottage, divided into Two Tenements, and one Hundred and eleven Acres of good Arable and Pasture Land, in the Occupation of William HOWES, at the yearly Rent of Ninety-three Pounds.
   Also another Estate, in Topcroft, consisting of two Cottages, a Barn, etc, and ten Acres of good Arable and Pasture Land, in the Occupation of the said William HOWES, at the yearly Rent of fourteen pounds.
   Also another Estate in Topcroft, consisting of a Farm House and Cottage, with Barn, Stables, etc, and twenty-six Acres of good Arable and Pasture Land, in the Occupation of Robert LOVETT, at the yearly Rent of twenty-eight Pounds.
   Also an Estate, in Topcroft, consisting of a Blacksmith's Shop, Barn, etc, and eight Acres of good Land, in the occupation of the said Robert LOVETT, at the yearly Rent of Ten Guineas.
   Also another Estate, in Denton, consisting of a Farm house, Barn, Stable, etc, and forty-five Acres of good Arable and Pasture Land, in the Occupation of John HOWES, at the yearly Rent of thirty-eight Pounds.
   The above Estates are remarkably well timbered, they are Part Freehold and Part Copyhold of the Manor of Topcroft, with Denton, the Quit-rents and Land Tax are moderate, and the Fines are certain Two Shillings an Acre.
   Also another Estate, all Freehold, lying in Hempnall, consisting of sixteen Acres of excellent Pasture Land, in the Occupation of William HOWES, at the yearly Rent of Twelve Pounds.
   Also a very handsome new built Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated at Bracondale, near Norwich, together with Stable, convenient Outhouses, etc, all new built, a Garden, walled in, and one Acre of Land adjoining to it, all Freehold. -- The Dwelling House, Gardens, etc are lett [sic] to Mrs LINSAY, and the yearly Rent of all the Premisses [sic] is Twenty-three Pounds Ten Shillings.
   For further Particulars apply to Mr DEWING, Mr POSTLE, or Mr FOSTER, Attornies [sic], Norwich.
   All Persons who stand indebted to the Estate and Effects of Mr John CHASTENEY, of Trowse, near Norwich, before the 27th of November, 1780, are desired to pay in their respective Debts to the said John CHASTENEY, within two Months from the Date hereof, or they will be sued for the same without further Notice.-- December 27, 1782.

4th Jan 1783
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Convivial Songster, New Edition.
This Day is Published, Embellished with an elegant Frontispiece of the Chapel of Venus, an engraved Title page, and a beautiful Vignette. Price 2 shillings and 6 pence, bound in red.
   The Convivial Songster; Containing a select Collection of the best Songs in the English Language, classed under the following Heads, viz.
Humorous, Amorous, Bacchanalian, Satyrical [sic], Songs on the Caprices of Women, Dialectic Songs, Sea Songs, Miscellaneous and Original Songs, with the Music prefixed to each; selected from the best Authors, and the most approved Collections, and expressly intended for the Use of those who will wish to please the Companies where Humour, Mirth, and Wit are understood and applauded. With an Introduction, containing Rules and Instructions for such as wish to become pleasing and good Singers.
To which is added a great Number of entirely original Toasts and Sentiments, no where [sic] to be found but in this Work.
   N.B. The Tunes themselves form a pleasing Collection, are put in the most familiar Keys, and, to such as play the German Flute, Violin, etc are, from the Scarceness and Goodness of many of them, worth more than the Price of the Book.

11th Jan 1783
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Last week a seizure was made at Hunstanton, near Burnham, by some officers, assisted by a party of soldiers, when the smugglers assembled, and rescued the goods. One man, we hear, was killed, and several dangerously wounded.
   On New-year's-day Mr PLOWMAN, excise-officer, seized at Weeting, without the leas interruption, and without any information, upwards of 110 gallons of Holland's gin, which he safely conveyed to the Excise-office at Brandon, supposed to be lodged there by some smugglers, who were in the neighbourhood at the same time.

    In the night of Friday se'nnight the wine vaults under the water-house in Chapple-field, was again broke open, and several dozen of wine carried away, the property of Messrs BACON and MARSHALL, wine merchants.

    Monday last was committed to the Castle by Thomas BEEVOR, Esq., Elizabeth PULLEY, an old offender, charged with breaking into the shop of Mrs Elizabeth MINNS, of Hethersett, in the night of the 24th of December last, stealing from thence two cheese, four pieces of Bacon, several half pints of butter, a quarter of a stone of raisons [sic], half a stone of flour, and two rolls of worstead, the property of the said Mrs MINNS, which she has confessed. -- The above offender has been in the Castle four times, and convicted of a burglary at the assizes in 1781 in the same town, and sentenced to hard labour one year in the Aylsham bridewell.

    The poor people in the infirmary return their hearty thanks to Mr GOSS for his generous benefaction of sixpence a piece, which was justly distributed by the Governor.

    The prisoners in the city gaol return their sincere and grateful thanks to Mr COPPIING, grocer, for a hot dinner of beef, broth, a two-penny loaf, and a pint of beef [sic - beer ?], being twenty-five in number.

11th Jan 1783
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Theatrical Intelligence We hear Mrs COWLEY's much admired comedy of "Which is the Man?" will be performed at our theatre this evening, with that most excellent and laughable farce of "The Agreeable Surprise," which was acted here for the first time on Monday last, and received with the greatest marks of approbation.
   Mrs SHARPE, who made her first appearance on this stage in the character of Euphrasia, the Grecian daughter, is a very pleasing performer.
Though she has not the advantages of a fine person, she is sufficiently graceful in manner and address, and is pointedly correct in the emphasis.
Without an approach to the strut and rant of the stage, she has feeling and dignity to express the most violent exclamation, and, to fill the most complicated situation. At the same time she is capable of the tender pathos. Her Juliet is chaste and pathetic.
   Mr WEST's comic ballet of the Drunken Swiss is a species of figure- dancing never exhibited on this stage till Monday last. Miss VALOIS has equal merit in the piece. They were received with very great applause.
   The Agreeable Surprise is one of the most Agreeable farces we were ever Surprised with. The Son-in-law, by the same author, is getting up.

11th Jan 1783
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To be Sold by Auction by Jonathan GLEED, On Monday the Twentieth Day of January, instant, between the Hours of Three and Five in the Afternoon, at the House of James COTTON, called the White Hart Inn, in the Parish of St Peter Mancroft, Norwich.
   The Estate, late of Mr Timothy TITTER, Distiller, deceased, situate in the Parish of St Margaret, in the City of Norwich; consisting of a Dwelling house, Shop, Distillery, and Warehouses, late in the Occupation of the said Mr TITTER, and a Tenement adjoining to the said Dwelling-house.
   The Premisses [sic] are all freehold, and in good Repair; the Purchaser may take Possession immediately.
   Further Particulars may be had upon Application to Messrs CARTER and COPPING, Grocers, or Messrs FOSTER and COOPER, Attornies [sic], Norwich.
   Also to be Sold by Auction, On Tuesday the Twenty-first Day of January, instant, upon the Premisses [sic], the remaining Part of the late Mr TITTER's Distillery, Stock, Fixtures, and Utensils.
   The Sale will begin at Ten o'Clock in the Morning.
   Note. All Persons indebted to the Estate and Effects of the late Mr TITTER, are requested to pay their respective Debts, at the late Mr TITTER's Dwelling-house, before the Twenty-first Instant, or they will be sued for the same, without further Notice.

11th Jan 1783
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Norwich, January 11, 1783.
All Persons indebted to the Estate of the late Mr Philip CARVER, Peruke-maker, deceased, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr John WRIGHT, Appraiser, his Executor, within one Month from this Date, and all Persons who have any Demands on the said Estate, are desired to send an Account of the same to the said John WRIGHT immediately, that the same may be discharged.

11th Jan 1783
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This Day is published, (Price only 1 shilling.) Adorned with a most beautiful Frontispiece, and other useful Cuts, being the most plain, cheap and easy Book of the Kind ever published.) 'The Complete English Cook; Or, Prudent Housewife.' Being an entire New Collection of the most Genteel, yet least Expensive Receipts [sic] in every Branch of Cookery and Good Housewifery, viz.
Roasting, Boiling, Stewing, Ragoos, Soups, Sauces, Made Dishes, Friscaseys [sic], Pies, Tarts, Puddings, Cheesecakes, Custards, Jellies, Potting, Candying, Co------ [indecipherable word], Pickling, Preserving, Made Wines, etc.
   Together with the Art of Marketing, and Directions for placing Dishes on Tables for Entertainments; and many other things equally necessary.
-- The whole made Easy to the meanest capacity, and far more Useful to young Beginners, than any Book of the Kind, extant. By Catherine BROOKS, of Red Lion-street.
To which is added, the Physical Director; Being near Two Hundred safe and certain Receipts [sic] for the Care of most Disorders incident to the Human Body.
Also the whole Art of Clear-starching, Ironing, etc. London: Printed for the Authoress, and sold by J. COOKE, No. 17 in Pater-noster-row; and by most other Booksellers in England. Of Whom may be had, Price One Shilling. The Complete Servant Maid; Or, Young Woman's best Companion.
   Containing full, plain, and easy Directions for qualifying them for Service in General, but more especially for the Places of Lady's Woman, Housekeeper, Chambermaid, Nursery Maid, House Maid, Laundry Maid, Cook Maid, Kitchen or Scullery-Maid, Dairy Maid. -- To which are added, Useful Instructions for discharging the Duties of such Character, with Reputation to themselves, and Satisfaction to their Employers. Including a Variety of useful Receipts [sic] (proper to be known by all Young Persons) particularly for cleaning Household Furniture, Silks, Laces, Gold, Silver, Wearing Apparel, and other useful Articles, absolutely necessary to be known by every young Woman who is desirous of becoming a complete Servant. By Mrs Anne BARKER.

18th Jan 1783
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The inhabitants of the parish of Old Buckenham have raised a considerable sum of money by voluntary contribution, to purchase wheat to sell to their poor at a moderate price - an example worthy the attention of every charitable benevolent person at this time, when from the high prices of most of the necessaries of life, particularly of bread, the poor are suffering great hardships.

    We hear Wm. ADAIR, Esq., of Flixton-hall, has ordered corn to be delivered to the poor of nine parishes, and Philip BEDINGFIELD, Esq., of Ditchingham-hall, has ordered meal to be delivered to the poor of Ditchingham, at low prices; and the wealthy part of the town of Bungay are subscribing liberally for the same laudable purpose. -- These are examples worthy to be followed by the rich and opulent in this time of scarcity.

    Thursday last ended the Sessions for the county of Norfolk at the castle, when Thomas WHITEMAN, for stealing four ducks, was sentenced to be imprisoned a fortnight. -- John HOUSEHAM, for stealing corn, etc to remain till the assizes. -- James WRIGHT, for fowl stealing, to be kept four months in Wymondham bridewell, and to be whipped publicly every month. -- Edward REYNOLDS, a notorious poacher, who had been several times in the castle before, was fined 50 pounds, and to be kept to hard labour twelve months in Aylsham bridewell, if not able to pay the fine, or whipped. -- A publican was fined 20 pounds for encouraging horse-racing. -- John GOODERHAM, for fowl stealing, to be publicly whipped in Wymondham market. -- Several others for divers misdemeanours were dealt with according to law.

18th Jan 1783
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   Friday last was committed to the Castle by M. F. RISHTON, Esq., Thomas FRANKLYN, of Lynn, fellmonger, a noted smuggler, charged on the oaths of William SPENCER and Thomas ABBOTT, excise officers, and John BOUTELL, a private of the 11th regiment of dragoons, with having, in the morning of Friday the 31st of last month, aided and assisted by divers other persons unknown, armed with fire-arms and other offensive weapons, rescued at Thornham twelve bags of tea, each containing 26 pounds [weight], after the same had been lawfully seized by Robert BLISS, supervisor, John BANHAM, and the above officers, and also with having violently assaulted the said Mr BLISS, desperately wounding him, and threatening to murder the other officers.

    Another account says, last week the following melancholy accident happened at Lynn, in Norfolk: - One FRANKLYN, a noted smuggler, being pressed by the men on that service, was rescued by one of his men who met them; upon this they pressed the man for setting his master at liberty, and thereupon FRANKLYN, for the better enabling him to set his man at liberty, went home for a bludgeon, and meeting them in the market-place, he knocked down one of them with the bludgeon, and set his man at liberty, and both walked home to FRANKLYN's house, defying the gang. And about three hours after this, the gang, together with a file of soldiers, came to FRANKLYN's house to take him,whereupon FRANKLYN fired at them two or three times through the door; upon this, the officers commanded the soldiers to fire, who did, and shot one NICHOLS, a taylor [sic], dead; lodged a ball in the arm of a woman, and grazed the temples of another, and after some resistance took him, and he was on Friday last conveyed to Norwich castle.

18th Jan 1783
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Thursday night was committed to the city gaol by Starling DAY, Esq., Mayor, Sarah ALDEN, an old offender, charged with stealing from Robert HOWLETT, of Ditchingham, five guineas in gold.

    Captain ROBERTS, the pirate, who had been sometime confined in Yarmouth gaol, lately attempted to make his escape; having got off his irons, he knocked down the keeper's daughter, took the key from her, and opened the gaol; but she hanging fast to his cloaths [sic], and calling out murder, assistance was immediately given, and the villain secured. He was assisted by a person from Ostend, who went to Yarmouth under pretence of buying his vessel, which lay in the harbour, he made his escape, through the means of horses placed at different stages for that purpose. Applications having been made to Government to remove ROBERTS to London, he set off on Tuesday last for Newgate, escorted by proper officers, who came from town for that purpose.

    Last week James HOWES, of Wymondham, worstead weaver, and an old offender, chopping off the bough of a tree in order to add to a bundle of wood which he had stolen, missed his stroke and cut his thigh in so terrible a manner that he immediately died.

    On Sunday last died, Mr Robert BULL, throwsterer, in St Michael's Coslany.

    It is reported that FALL has again made his appearance in the North Sea, in a big privateer of 18 guns, from Dunkirk, and has already captured six prizes; his cruize [sic] is to continue six weeks, should not our cruizers [sic] be so fortunate as to fall in with his.

25th Jan 1783
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Wednesday, at the adjournment of the quarter sessions for this city, --- SMART, a young fellow, convicted of stealing a great coat, was ordered to be committed to the House of Correction for three months, and then to be publicly whipped. Two women, found guilty of petty larceny, were sentenced to one month's hard labour in the House of Correction.

    Monday, at the quarter sessions at Lynn, Joseph BEETON was tried for robbing the North mail, on the 19th of November last, and after a trial of six hours was found guilty of the same, and received sentence of death. He is to be executed that day month. The sentence of death passed on him by the Recorder of Lynn, did great credit to him as an able Judge.

    Friday last was committed to the Castle, by J. KERRICH, Esq., Thomas BEALES, of Tivetshall, charged on the oath of William ARNOLD with unlawfully cutting down a large arm, or bough, of ash timber, in a close in the occupation of John HOLMES, the property of Lord WALPOLE, and for which offence he was ordered to pay the sum of five pounds, and charges; but refusing to pay the same, is committed for six months, or until the above sum and charges are paid.

    Sunday last was married, Mr John PAYNE, of Wortwell, in this county, a wealthy farmer, to Miss Sarah KERRISON, of Seething.

    Last week was married at Yarmouth, Mr Jonathan BLACKMORE, keelman, aged 52, to Miss Ann CLERK, of the same town, aged 18, a genteel young lady, endowed with every accomplishment to make the marriage state happy.

25th Jan 1783
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Thursday last was married at St Mary's church, in this city, Mr PRENTICE, of Bungay, grocer, to Miss SEWELL, eldest daughter of Mr Robert SEWELL, hot-presser.

    Monday last died, Mr Matthew KEYMER, mounter, of this city, aged 62.

    On Wednesday, the 8th inst. died at Wrexham, in Denbighshire, after a short illness, Mr Benjamin BARLOW, formerly a considerable manufacturer in this city, in which trade he had acquired a genteel fortune with the strictest honour and integrity, which enabled him to retire from business, in which state he lived happily, and died universally respected.

To the Ladies.
I am just returned from seeing a piece of needle-work now exhibiting at Mr DEYN's, in the Haymarket, and am really much charmed with this most curious elaborate performance; the stile [sic] and execution I cannot express: - Go ye admirers of needlework, ye daughters of fine taste and skill, go, view it, and you'll be all astonishment! tis a subject worth your attention and imitation; for I will venture to say, you will never see its like again. Well may the proprietors offer the admission money again, provided any one should not be fully satisfied with its excellence.
   [signed] An admirer, M. M.
Norwich, 24th Jan. 1783.

25th Jan 1783
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Holt Jubilee Will be on Monday the 27th Instant.
Deer Hunting On Monday the 27th, and Thursday the 30th.
Fox Hunting On Tuesday the 28th, and Friday the 31st.
Hare Hunting On Wednesday the 29th, and Saturday the 1st of Feb.
An Ordinary every Day, at 3 o'Clock at the Feathers.
On Thursday Evening will be a Ball.
On Friday Morning on the Course, will be various Amusements, such as Ass Racing, Sack Races, Grinning Matches, etc etc etc. Jacob ASTLEY, Esq., Edward PRATT, Esq., } Stewards.
   Elizabeth SHEPHERD begs Leave to return her most grateful Acknowledgements to her Friends, with may Thanks for all Favours received, and hopes for a Continuation of the same. Well-air'd Beds, and good Stabling, will be provided.

January 25, 1783.
Whereas Elizabeth, the Wife of John CURTIS, Blacksmith, at Spixworth, in Norfolk, eloped from her said Husband on Saturday the Eleventh Instant; -- I hereby inform all Persons not to trust her on my Account, as I will not pay any Debts she may contract after this Date.
[signed] John CURTIS his Mark + Notice is hereby given to all Persons who stand indebted above Twelve Months unto Stephen RICHES, junior, of Bunwell, Cordwainer, to pay their respective Debts on or before the thirteenth Day of February, 1783, or they will be sued for the same without further Notice, by Their humble Servant, Stephen RICHES, junior.

25th Jan 1783
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To be Sold, and entered upon immediately, or at Lady-day next, a convenient Baking-office, well situated for Trade,with a good Yard and convenient Out-buildings, in good Repair, all Freehold, situate in Diss, a very good Market Town; and also a Post Windmill, with two Pair of Stones, in excellent Repair, well situate within a small Distance of the Town, and if required by the Purchaser of the Mill, may have a House at a small Distance, with two Pieces of Land, containing three Acres, at a fair Rent, for a Term of Years.
   For Particulars enquire of Thomas FULCHER, at Diss.

January 23, 1783.
Notice to Creditors and Debtors.
All Persons to whom Denny PALMER, of Acle, in the County of Norfolk, Carpenter, stands indebted, are desired to send an Account of the same immediately to Mr IVES, of Coltishall, in the said County. -- And all Persons who stand indebted to the said Denny PALMER, are desired to pay the same to the said Mr IVES, directly, or they will be sued for the same without further Notice.
   Also to be Sold by Auction, by Jonathan GLEED, At the White Swan, St Peter's, between the Hours of Twelve and Two o'Clock of Saturday the 8th of February next, The Estate of the said Denny PALMER, situate in Acle aforesaid; consisting of three Tenements, or Dwelling-houses, in the several Occupations of Robert SPENDLOVE, Gilbert LEIGH, and -- BISHOP, about the yearly value of Eleven Pounds.
   Further Particulars may be had by applying to the said Mr IVES, or Mr Gamaliel RANSOME, of Wymondham, in the County aforesaid.

To be Sold by Auction, by H. KEYMER, Surveyor.
On Thursday the 6th of February, 1783, All the Household Furniture of Mr John MITE, late of East Dereham, in Norfolk, Butcher, deceased.
   Also to be Sold by Auction, on Friday Morning, the 7th of February, 1783, at the Eagle, in Dereham, his Farming Stock, i.e. Horses, Cows, Sheep, Carts, Plough, Harrows, Hay, etc. And between the Hours of Three and Five in the same Day, Lot 1.
The Dwelling-House wherein the said Mr MITE lately lived, an exceeding good House, with a Stable and Yard, near Dereham Market-place.
Lot 2.
A Public-House in Dereham aforesaid, known by the Sign of the White Hart, with a Brew-house, and Stable-yard, etc let at 13 pounds per Annum.
Lot 3.
Three Cottages in the said White Hart Yard, with a Garden containing one Acre, more or less, well planted with choice Fruit Trees, let at 12 pounds 4 shillings yearly. -- These two Lots will be sold together if requested.
   All Freehold; they are assessed low to the Rates. The House where Mr MITE lived may entered immediately, the Rest at Michaelmas next.
   N.B. All Persons who had any Demands on, or stood indebted to the said Mr MITE, at his Decease, are requested to settle Accounts with Mr BROWNE, of Godwick, his Executor.

25th Jan 1783
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A Windmill.
To be Lett [sc], and entered upon immediately, a very good Post Windmill, near Magdalen-gate, Norwich, with a large and convenient Round-house, two Pair of exceeding good Stones, and a Flour Mill, and all her going Geers [sic], in good Repair, and upon an exceeding good Construction for Business. -- Also a Dwelling-House, Stable, and Hay- house, with two Acres of Land.
   For further Particulars enquire of William BARNHAM, White-friars- bridge, or of Samuel CHAPMAN, Baker, St Augustine's, Norwich.

25th Jan 1783
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Poet's Corner.
For the Norfolk Chronicle.
The following Stanzas on the death of the late noted SLACK, butcher and stage-boxer, and a native of this city, are said to have been written by Chales [sic] JONES, wool-comber, of Crediton, in the county of Devon.

Stanza 1.
To thy departed shade the Muse, O SLACK!
'Mid friends would blend a tributary sigh.
Not that I'd challenge Fate, or call thee back -
No--once at rest, I wish thee so to lie.
2.
Oft has thy nervous arm, ere yet unbrac'd,
With terrors fraught, dealt round destructive knocks,
The Stage and Slaughter-house alike it grac'd,
And there a Bully dropp'd, and here an Ox!
3.
No laurel wreath thy claim, nor martial song,
For battles fought by thee in Albion's cause!
Yet, as due trophies, let they tomb lie hung
With Dislocated Thumbs, and Broken Jaws!
4.
Mourn not, Broughtonians, his extinguish'd lamp,
He meets the common fate assign'd to all;
For conq'ring heroes of a nobler stamp,
When Death the Buttock Tips*, alike must fall.
5.
Dread then, ye Bruisers, this alarming foe!
By SLACK's defeat some warning take at least!
Mighty must be the arm that, at a blow,
Could level Him, who levell'd Man and Beast.
*Bruiser's phrase.

1st Feb 1783
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London, Saturday, January 25.
From the London Gazette.
St James's, Jan. 25, 1783.
On Thursday evening last Mr OGG, one of the King's Messengers arrived at Lord GRANTHAM's office, his Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for foreign affairs, with the preliminary articles of peace between Great Britain and France, and Great Britain and Spain, which were signed at Versailles on the 20th instant..[Snipped.

    By order of Government the annual orders for military cloathing [sic] is put a stop to, and it is expected that, in the course of a few weeks, at least one-fourth of the army in England will be discharged.
   At the conclusion of the last war, the army establishment was fixed at 70 regiments of infantry; it is the intention of Government now to reduce it as above, and to apply the savings to the keeping up a respectable naval force.
   The regular army of this kingdom, we understand, is to be reduced in the infantry from the 106th down to the 60th regiment; and the cavalry down to the 18th regiment of light dragoons.

    The mercantile world is in a hurry and bustle, unknown at any former time. The merchants are endeavouring to outstrip each other in the race of traffic. European goods and particularly the produce of England, being greatly wanted in all parts of America, the destination of many of the vessels now in the river [Thames in London] is altered from the West India islands to the American ports, where it is expected their cargoes will sell at an immense profit.

1st Feb 1783
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Intelligence Extraordinary.
On first receiving the news of the Preliminaries for Peace being signed, and in consequence the Independence of America acknowledged, the loyal Church-wardens of St Peter's of Mancroft ordered the bells to be rung for three days successively, a demonstration of joy without precedent, and which nothing could justify, or should induce the auditors of the parish to pass their accounts, but its being in gratulation of an event so much to the honour of this nation, in which the liberties of mankind are so materially interested, and which his Majesty's good Christian people, who addressed him to enter into the war, have so long yearned for. The tallow-chandlers were this time prevented from imposing an illumination upon the public, by the discretion of Mr Mayor, who caused notice to be given, that the Magistrates would not countenance it until a day of thanksgiving should be appointed by authority.

1st Feb 1783
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In consequence of the happy tidings of peace to this nation, on Monday last the inhabitants of Loddon testified their pleasure by every demonstration of joy, ringing of bells, firing of guns, illuminations, and fireworks; a sheep was roasted whole in the open market-place, a barrel of beer, and bread, were distributed to the populace.-- The gentlemen retired to the Swan in the evening, where many constitutional toasts were drunk, and the healths of our brave Commanders not forgot. The utmost harmony marked the whole transaction of the day in a very pleasing and satisfactory manner.

    We hear that as soon as may be after the ratification of the preliminary article of peace the British Cabinet have resolved to send an Ambassador to the United States of America; and the Earl of Surrey, heir apparent to the first Duke of England, (Norfolk) is the Nobleman to be sent out on the occasion.

1st Feb 1783
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Last week several of the principal gentlemen and tradesmen at Diss collected between 60 and 70 pounds to be distributed among the poor of that place, in coals and bread, at reduced prices.

    A few days ago some excise officers, assisted by a party of dragoons, made a large seizure of tea and spirituous liquors, on the top of Hunstanton steeple.

    Monday last was committed to the Castle by Thomas BEEVOR, Esq., John TURNER, weaver, and Benjamin CUNNINGHAM, husbandman, both of Wymondham, charged with stealing two geese, two chickens, and a fat pig, the property of James Burkin BURROUGHS, Esq. -- TURNER is an old offender, having been before confined in the Castle for a like offence.

    On Thursday evening died, in an advanced age, Mrs Mary SAY, relict of the late Robert SAY, Esq., of Lynn, in this county.

    Wednesday morning died, after a very short illness, Miss STANNARD, of the Upper Close.

    Last week died, in the 16th year of his age, Mr Richard CHRISTMAS, fourth son of Mr George CHRISTMAS, of Lexham, in Norfolk.

    On Monday last died, at Yarmouth, Mr John CHASTENEY, second son of Mr CHASTENEY, of Trowse.

    And a few days since died, near Harwich, Mr BATS, some time since on the impress service in this city.

1st Feb 1783
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King's Arms Inn, Reepham.
Will be taken and entered upon Wednesday the 5th of February next, by Joseph BELL, from the Thatch'd House Tavern, in Briston and late Servant to Sir Edward ASTLEY, Bart. who begs Leave to inform his Friends, and the Public in general, that every Accommodation necessary for Gentlemen, Travellers, etc will be provided, and all Favours thankfully acknowledged.

Ellingham.
Isaac FROST begs Leave to inform the Gentlemen Farmers, that he is removed from the White Horse in Wymondham, to the Queen's Head, in the same Town, where he intends buying Corn as usual. Gentlemen who choose to attend, will meet with every Accommodation, and their Favours will be thankfully acknowledged, by their humble Servant, John CARTER Who keeps the Queen's Head aforesaid.

1st Feb 1783
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Norfolk, Jan. 24, 1783.
Lyng and Taverham Paper Mills The Partnership of HAMERTON and ANSTED expired on the tenth Day of October last, they therefore take this Opportunity of resuming their joint Thanks to their Friends for the Favours conferred on them, and beg Leave to inform them, that the Trade of the above Mills will in future be carried on for their separate Accounts by John HAMERTON, at Lyng, and John ANSTED and Son, at Taverham, where the Favours of their Friends will be very thankfully received. -- Any Person who has any Demand on the said Partnership Account are desired to send in their Bills, that they may be discharged. They have by them a regular Assortment of every Kind of Paper (that is to say) Writing and Printing Imperial, Writing and Printing Royal, Writing and Printing Medium, Writing and Printing Demy, Writing and Printing Post, Writing and Printing Copy, Writing and Printing Fools-cap, Writing and Printing Pot, Crowns of every Sort, and every Sort of Packing Paper for the Manufactory, particularly of Atlas, large and small; Elephant, large and small; Royal, large and small; Demy, large and small; Brown and Hand Elephant, Brown and Hand Royal, Shop Paper, Bonnet Paper that will fence Water, and every Article whatsoever in the Paper Trade. The best Price is also continued for fine Rags, and every kind of Paper Stuff.
   N.B. To be Lett, and entered upon immediately, or at Lady-day next, a handsome well built House, Brick and Tile, situated in Lyng aforesaid, with Garden and Orchard, well-planted with all Sorts of Fruit Trees; also a four-stalled Stable and six Acres of rich Pasture Land thereunto belonging, and Right of Commonage on two very extensive Commons.
   Lyng is a small pleasant village and in a very good Neighbourhood, five Miles from East Dereham; four from Reepham, and eleven from the City of Norwich. The said House is very convenient for a small Gentleman's Family, or for a Gentleman who is fond of sporting, being an exceeding good Country for Game of all Kinds. - A Pack of Hounds are kept within two Miles of the Said House. -- For Rent and further Particulars enquire of John HAMERTON, at Lyng Paper Mills.

8th Feb 1783
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Saturday last a large smuggling cutter lay hovering off Cromer, for several hours, being confined by the wind, the custom-house officers went off to make a seizure, with a party of solders, and in making an attempt to board her the boat overset, and several of them were drowned.

    A few days since a large quantity of Warwickshire cheese was stolen from out of the warehouse of Mr Thomas DE VEAR in St Mary's parish.

    A few nights since the stable of B. BROGRAVE, Esq., at Waxham-hall, was entered by some villains, who stole thereout three leather cart collars and several other articles, with which they got off undiscovered. Two other robberies of a similar nature were lately committed in that neighbourhood.

    Saturday last Mr BUTCHER, of Thetford, on his return from Yarmouth, was stopped near Caister, and attempted to be robbed by a single footpad, but a gentleman coming up at the instant, the villain made off with the utmost precipitation.

    Last week some villains broke into the house of Mrs HAMBLING, at Laburgh, near Harleston, in this county, and during the absence of the family, who were in this city, stripped it of every moveable, took the hangings from the bedsteads, and even the meat out of the pickle casks. It is supposed they also regaled themselves with wine, having left several empty bottles behind them. The marks of the feet of horses being seen in the orchard by a neighbour, was what first led to a discovery of the burglary.

    Monday last an inquest was held at Hardwick, in this county, on the body of a female infant that was found dead in a field, called the Four Acres, in the occupation of Mr Robert WESTGATE, of the said parish, when it appeared that the eyes of the poor innocent were picked out by vermin, the flesh from the wrist downwards, entirely eaten away, and the legs would have suffered the same fate, had they not been wrapped up in a piece of linen cloth, marked BBE.3.
The Jury brought in their verdict Wilful Murder by some person or persons unknown; and it is hoped the above marks on the piece of linen will lead to a discovery of the perpetrators of this horrid deed.

8th Feb 1783
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On Tuesday last was married, Mr Samuel SHEPPERSON, of this city, to Miss RICHARDS, of Pulham-market.

    Sunday last was married at St Peter's church, Mr Robert MARSTON, of this city, stone-cutter, to Mrs Sarah MIDDLETON, of Bethel-street.

    Friday last died at Yarmouth, after a short illness, Mr Thomas PARKERSON, many years master of the Bear Inn, in that town.

    A few days since died, at Swaffham, in the 58th year of his age, after a few days illness, Mr John AKERS, master of the free-school in that town, which he conducted for many years with great reputation.

    Last week died at Richmond, in Surrey, aged 62, Mrs GAUDY, who lately resided in this city, the agreeable acquaintance of many respectable inhabitants. The lady died the last inheritant of the name, of that great and reputable family of the GAUDIES [sic], who held estates at Claxton, Harleston, Harling, Stow Bardolph, etc in this county, in the 15th and 16 centuries.

8th Feb 1783
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Theatre Royal Norwich.
This Evening, Saturday, February the 8th, will be performed a New Opera, call'd The Fair American.
End of the Opera, the Dance of the Cow-Keepers, by Mr WEST and Miss WILLIS. To which will be added a Farce called Florizel and Perdita.
Begin exactly at Six o'Clock.

To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norwich.
The Proprietor of the most elegant and incomparable Piece of Needle- Work, now exhibiting at Mr DEYNES's, in the Haymarket, begs Leave to return his most unfeigned Thanks for the great Encouragement he has met with, having been honoured with some Hundreds of Spectators, who have viewed and admired it with Wonder and Astonishment, and is declared by all who have seen it to be the most beautiful Piece of Work ever before exhibited to Public View.
   The Proprietor takes this Method of informing the Public, that this laborious Piece will continue to be seen every Day till Thursday Night next, when the Exhibition will finally close.
   N.B. The most astonishing and surprising Piece is to be sold, being the Production of a Lady's close Application, with her Needle, for Nine successive Years.

8th Feb 1783
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Walsingham, Norfolk, Feb. 5, 1783.
Wanted immediately, an able Penman and Accomptant, as Master, or Usher of an English School, in an eligible Situation. -- Any Person duly qualified as above, and well recommended for his Sobriety and Attention, for further Particulars may apply to the Rev. P. PEACH, Master of Walsingham Free-grammar-school.

Wymondham, Feb 1, 1783.
Auctioneering.
William BARTON (late of Norwich) respectfully acquaints his Friends and the Public, that he has taken up the Auctioneering Employ, and therefore humbly solicits their kind Support, assuring them, that every Endeavour will be exerted to give due Satisfaction to those who may be pleased to favour him with their Commands.
   N.B. Shopkeepers Stocks, etc appraised, and all Kinds of Goods and Furniture taken in, and sold by Commission.

8th Feb 1783
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Norwich, Feb. 1, 1783.
John LOCK, of this City, Corn Merchant, informs the Farmers and Growers of Wheat, that he intends to be at Attlebridge Bull on Wednesday next, the 5th Instant, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, and on every following Wednesday, at the same Hour, for the Purpose of buying Wheat, to be delivered at Attlebridge, and that he continues to buy Wheat and other Grains, at his usual Places in Norwich.

All Persons indebted to the Estate and Effects of Mr Richard HARVEY, late of Gooderstone, in Norfolk, deceased, are desired to pay the same immediately to Mr James BRADFIELD, at Stoke Ferry, Mr John HOUCHEN, at Wereham, or Mr William STUCKEY, at Swaffham, the Executors. -- And all Persons to whom Mr HARVEY stood indebted at the Time of his Decease, are desired to send an Account thereof immediately to the said Executors.--- January 27th, 1783.

15th Feb 1783
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The time allowed the Dutch for a cessation of hostilities between that Republic and England, at the desire of the Courts of Versailles and Madrid, has been fixed for three months, to be reckoned from the 20th of January, the day on which the Preliminary Articles were signed at Paris.

    Warrants are now preparing at the Secretary of State's Office for his Majesty's signature, which are to be forthwith sent and directed to the Lord Lieutenants of the different counties of England, for the immediate disembodying of the militia.

15th Feb 1783
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We hear, that at our Theatre this evening will be performed Shakespeare's celebrated comedy of As You Like It, with the dance of the Cow-Keepers, and the new farce of Barnaby Brittle, as repeatedly performed at Covent Garden theatre with universal applause. We likewise hear that the tragedies of the Roman Father, Barbarossa, and Isabella, will be revived, and brought forward as soon as possible; and at the request of several Ladies and Gentlemen, the farce of Tom Thumb will be performed in the course of the next week.

    The inhabitants of Lynn, we hear, are in the highest spirits on account of their approaching Mart, it promising to be the largest known for many years, the booths being all taken, and the lodgings in the town engaged by the neighbouring gentry; the theatrical performers are already arrived, and amongst them some of considerable note.

    On Friday last was seized at Thornham, by the Excise-officers from Wells, assisted by a party of dragoons, about four hundredweight of tea, which was buried in the sand. -- And on Saturday the Officers from the above place, assisted by the dragoons, seized at Brancaster a cart and three horses, laden with about thirty half ankers of gin and brandy, and about two hundredweight of tea.

15th Feb 1783
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Last week William LAND, of Tacolneston, was convicted before John MORSE, Esq., of riding upon a waggon [sic], of which he was the driver, on the turnpike road at Lakenham, in the county of this city.

    Early in the morning of Tuesday last some villains broke into the house known by the sign of the Gibraltar, at Upper Heigham, and stole thereout a quantity of wearing apparel and other articles, with which they got off undiscovered.
   On Friday night last the house of Mrs TOWELL, the sign of the King of Prussia, without St Stephen's gates, was broke into, and stripped of a great quantity of wearing apparel, liquors, etc.

    Monday night the shop of Mr BIDWELL, linen-draper, in St George's- bridge-street, was attempted to be broke open, but the family being alarmed, the villains made off with the utmost precipitation. Upwards of forty holes were bored in the shutters.

    Last Saturday a young woman, decently dressed, was detected in stealing eleven yards of printed linen from out of a linen-draper's shop in this city. -- She has acknowledged the robbing of several other shops.

    Friday night last Mrs WOOLMER, of St Andrew's parish, was stopped in St George's Tombland Church-yard, by a villain who laid hold of her cloak, and by the violence of tearing it off, she was bruised in a terrible manner. And on Saturday night Mrs LULMAN was attacked in the same manner, at the gate of the coach-house opposite the Maid's Head inn, and was so ill treated by the villain that she was almost strangled before that he could get her cloak off, and is not since recovered of the fright and bruises she received. -- Several other robberies of a similar nature have, we hear, been committed in different parts of this city.

    A few days since was committed to the city gaol, Mary SWEETING, charged with stealing a silk purse, containing thirteen guineas, and two shillings, from out of the dwelling house of Mr William CHASE, of this city, printer.

    And on Monday last was committed to the above gaol, Mary HARMER, alias ARMOND, charged with stealing a shirt from out of the dwelling- house of the Rev. John BURCHAM, in St Giles's; also a lawn pocket handkerchief from out of the house of Mr Hewitt RAND, in St George's Tombland, which she has confessed; a linen shirt and two neckcloths, the property of Starling DAY, Esq., Mayor, which she hath also confessed; and three linen shirts, and one white apron, the property of Mr George MALTBY, of St George's Tombland.
   The above culprit is about 70 years of age, has worked in most of the principal families in this city, and the quantity of wearing apparel which she had pledged at the different pawnbrokers, as yet unclaimed, would astonish our readers. When first taken into custody, she cut her arms across in a most terrible manner, in order, if possible, to procure her death.

    On Sunday night last, about eleven o'clock, Messrs. Riches and Jessup PARKS, warreners, at Thetford, having for some time past suspected their warren to have been robbed, went out, attended by one of their servant-men, when they saw a person on horseback on the said warren; they retreated to the warren-house and loaded their guns; they afterwards went up to him and enquired of his business there, two or three times, but received no answer, upon which, finding that he was endeavouring to make his escape, they fired, and shot his mare and dog dead, and wounded him, by breaking his left arm and leg in a terrible manner. He is now at Mr PARKS'; his name is Samuel MATTHEWS, a resident of Brandon. He had seven rabbits in a bag, which were warm when taken on him. The mare was the property of Mr BIRCH, of Cressingham, and was taken out of the farm-yard of the said Mr BIRCH, at Brandon, that evening. There was another person on horseback seen soon after, who was heard to whistle, supposed to be an accomplice, who rode off.

    On Tuesday last was married, at the Quaker's Meeting-house in Yarmouth, Mr Philip PULLYN, of that place, linen and woollen-draper, to Miss Catharine SPARSHALL, daughter of Mr Joseph SPARSHALL, of the same town.-- Also Mr FINCH, of Canterbury, shopkeeper, to Miss Sarah ROGERS, late of Colchester.

    Saturday last died, in the 62d year of his age. Mr William WILKIN, sen.
plasterer, in St Benedict's.

    Same day died, in St Stephen's, in the 84th year of his age, Mr John HAYWARD, formerly a mercer in this city.

    Last Tuesday evening died, greatly regretted, after a tedious and painful illness, which she supported with a truly Christian resignation, Mrs Mary BATES, aged 53 years, relict of the Rev. Mr BATES, of St Peter's of Mancroft.

    Thursday last died, aged 58, Mrs Frances WIGGETT, relict of Mr James WIGGETT, late of this city, merchant. -- The steady fortitude and perfect serenity with which, in a most painful and lingering illness, she contemplated her approaching dissolution, manifested her happy consciousness of a well-spent life, and her lively expectation of a joyful immortality.

15th Feb 1783
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W. BOLINGBROKE, Coach and Harness-maker, East Dereham, and R. WILLIAMS, Portrait and Coach Painter, Black-Goose-Street, Lynn, Having commenced Partnership, beg Leave to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and others, that they have erected convenient Shops at both Places, for carrying on the above Businesses, where those who please to honour them with their Commands may depend upon the strictest Attention being paid to the Elegance, Neatness, Usefulness, Durability, and Dispatch of the Work, in all its various Branches.
   W. BOLINGBROKE and R. WILLIAMS return their grateful Acknowledgments for the very great Encouragement they have hitherto experienced, and humbly solicit their future Countenance and Support in this their joint and more extensive Undertaking.
   To be Sold, a neat Second hand Post-Chariot, fitted up in the best Manner, with a very handsome Gig, both with or without Harness.
Note. An Apprentice wanted in the Coach-Making Business.

John HUBBARD, late Waiter at the White Swan Inn, St Peter's, returns his sincere Thanks to his Friends, and the Public in general,for Favours already conferred, and begs Leave to acquaint them that he has taken the House known by the Sign of the Ship, in Bethel-street, where he has laid in a fresh Assortment of Mr JACKSON's Beer and Porter, with the best of Accommodation for both Man and Horse; at the same Time that he solicits a Continuance of the Favours of his Friends, he assures them they will be ever gratefully acknowledged, by their humble Servant, John HUBBARD.
Norwich, Feb. 14.

22nd Feb 1783
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On Tuesday last was tried in the Court of Exchequer, before Mr Baron EYRE, an information against Mr Mark BUTCHER, of Earsham, in Norfolk, liquor-merchant, for running a large quantity of foreign geneva; when, after a long trial, and many witnesses called on behalf of the Crown, a verdict was given to the entire satisfaction of the Judge, and a crowded court, in favour of the defendant, without his calling a single witness. -- In the course of the trial several Excise-officers who had seized in the warehouse of Mr BUTCHER a large quantity of British geneva, on pretence of its being foreign, and run by him, and had in consequence thereof lodged the above information, were examined in support of the same, but gave such contradictory and improbable evidence, that no credit was given to it; and several eminent and other persons in the liquor trade were called on behalf of the Crown to give their opinion respecting the quality of the liquor that had been seized, all of whom gave their evidence in favour of the defendants, except one, whose behaviour previous to, and at the trial, appeared to be biassed [sic] by prejudice and self-interest. -- The public shewed [sic] their detestation of the insolent and alarming proceedings of those engines of oppression, in their unlawful seizure of so large a portion of the property of an innocent individual, by the most extravagant demonstrations of joy on their discomfiture, which was testified in Bungay, and Earsham, by illuminations, firing of guns, ringing of bells, etc.

   Yesterday se'nnight was committed to the city gaol, by Starling DAY, Esq., Mayor, Mary WITHAM, and Mary ALLISON, for stealing from out of the house of Mr John BRADY, of St Peter per Mountergate, two stuff gowns, and a linen handkerchief.

    On Monday last was committed to the same prison, by the same Magistrate, Sarah SPAWL and Christian FULCHER, for stealing from out of the shop of Messrs SIELY and WRIGHT, linen-drapers, eleven yards of printed cotton; also from the house of Mr Henry ASHLEY, in White Lion Lane, seven pair of women's white worstead hose; likewise from the shop of Mrs EMMETT, in the Cockey-lane, half a pound weight of sewing silk, commonly called [rest of line obscured] they have confessed.

    Wednesday last two soldiers belonging to the ninth regiment of foot were committed to Bridewell, charged with stealing several bottles of liquor out of the Greenland Fishery public-house, in St Mary's. One of them, named ALLEN, was lately tried at the Shirehouse for a robbery committed on the road in Acle-field.

    Robberies of late have been so frequent in this city, that within these few days twelve women have been committed to the city gaol for different felonies.

    About eleven o'clock in the forenoon of Monday last Joseph BEETON, convicted some time since of robbing the North mail, was conveyed from Lynn goal in a mourning coach to the place of execution near the Southgates, and within a few yards of the spot where the robbery was committed, attended by two Clergymen, the Rev. Mr HORSFALL, and the Rev. Mr MERREST.
   After praying some time with great fervency, and a hymn being sung by the singers from St Margaret's church, the rope was fixed about his neck, which was no sooner done than he instantly threw himself off, and died amidst the pitying tears of upwards of 5,000 spectators. His behaviour both before and at the place of execution, was truly devout and exemplary, uncommon pains having been taken by the Rev. Mr HORSFALL to prepare him for his awful fate. This unfortunate youth had just attained his twentieth year, and is said to have died a martyr to the villainy of a man whom he looked upon as his sincere friend; indeed, so sensible were the gentlemen of Lynn that he was betrayed into the commission of the atrocious crime, for which he suffered, by the villainy of this supposed friend, that a subscription was entered into and the money collected employed in seeing counsel to plea for him on his trial.

    Tuesday last was married at Foulsham, by the Rev. John ASTLEY, L.L.B. Mr Robert Alcock BARKER, of this city, woollen-draper, to Miss QUARLES daughter of Mr QUARLES, of that place, Attorney at Law.

    Sunday died, Mr Joseph PEACHEY, stay-maker, one of the people called Quakers; and on Thursday his remains were interred in their burial ground, near the Gilden-crost, in St Augustine.

    Same day died, in the 58th year of his age, Mr John HARRISON, formerly an eminent watchmaker in this city.

22nd Feb 1783
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Miss PETERSON begs Leave to acknowledge the Favours she has received from her Friends, and to inform them and the Public, the she has resigned to her Sister the School in St George's Tombland, Norwich, and has taken the House of the late John NORFOR [might be NORSOR], Esq., King's-street, Yarmouth, for the Reception of ten young ladies, as Boarders, and thirty as Day Scholars, to be instructed in English, French, Geography, Plain work, Embroidery, crape Flowers, painting on Silk, Dresden, etc etc.
   Boarders at sixteen Guineas per Annum, and one Guinea Entrance.
Day Scholars, four Guineas per Annum, and five Shillings Entrance.
Note. Miss PETERSON means to open her School at Lady-day next, and such Parents as design to honour and entrust her with the Care and Education of their Children, may receive further Information by applying to Captain WATSON, King-street, Yarmouth.

Ran away from his Master, William HAYTON, Baker, in St Giles's, in the City of Norwich, on Sunday the 2d of this Instant, February, Charles PARK, Apprentice to the said William HAYTON; had on when he went away a drab-coloured Coat, light clouded Linen Waistcoat, is about five Feet high, has dark brown Hair, brown Eyes, and is somewhat freckled. Whoever harbours the said Apprentice after this Notice, will be prosecuted with the utmost Severity of the Law.

Yarmouth.
Mrs Martha SMITH, the Widow of Mr John SMITH, late of this Town, Mercer and Draper, deceased, and her Son, intending to carry on the Business of her late Husband, returns Thanks to his Friends for their former Favours, and hopes to be honoured with their future Commands, and those of the Public. They have disposed of the greatest Part of their old Stock, and are now laying in a fresh assortment of Goods for the Spring Trade.

John and James WILKINS, Plasterers, In St Benedict's Church-yard, Having taken the Business of their Father, lately deceased, beg Leave to return their most sincere Thanks to his Friends, and humbly solicit a Continuance of their Favours, as they intend executing the Plastering Business in all its Branches, in the best Manner. Such Gentlemen as chuse [sic] to honour them with Commands, may depend on having their Orders speedily executed, and their Favours gratefully acknowledged.
   All Person standing indebted to the Estate of Mr William WILKINS, Plasterer, deceased, are desired to pay the same to Mr Thomas RAWLINS, Architect, or to J. WILKINS, Plasterer, his Executors, and all Persons having any Demands on the said William WILKINS, are desired to send in their Accounts as above.

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To be Sold by Auction, At the White Swan, in Norwich, on Saturday the 15th Day of March next, between the Hours of Eleven and Two in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions of Sale as will then and there be produced, unless before disposed of by private Contract, of which timely Notice will be given in this Paper.
   An Estate in Forncet St Peter, in Norfolk; consisting of a capital Messuage, with a Garden and Orchard well planted with Fruit Trees, Baking-office, Malting-office, with a twenty-five Comb Steep, Store Rooms, and other convenient Buildings; and contiguous to the Dwelling- house there are six Acres of exceeding good rich Pasture and Arable Land. The Buildings are in excellent Repair, having been lately rebuilt, and the Situation is remarkably eligible for carrying on the Baking and Malting Business, there being a Vacancy for a Person in those Branches.
-- Also a very good Windmill in Forncet St Peter, with a Cottage, and about an Acre of Land adjoining. -- Also a Freehold Messuage and Garden of Land adjoining.-- Also a Freehold Messuage and Garden in Forncet St Peter, in the Occupation of Francis OSBORNE.
   For further Particulars apply to Mr Gamaliel RANSOME, at Wymondham, of Mr IVES, of Coltishall.

To be Sold by Private Contract, The following Estates, situate in Grimston, Congham, and Roydon, in the County of Norfolk: Lot 1.
All that Messuage, or Tenement, situate in Grimston aforesaid, with the Yard and Garden thereto belonging, now in the use of John WHITBY, at the yearly Rent of four Guineas; and also an Inclosure of Land adjoining to the said Messuage, containing by Survey 2 Acres, 1 Rood, and 26 Perches, late in the Use of John SWANTON, together with certain Rights over Grimston stinted Common in respect to the said Messuage.
Lot 2.
All that Messuage, or Tenement, situate in Grimston aforesaid, (now divided into two Tenements) one whereof is now in the Use of William HALL, at the yearly Rent of three Guineas, and the other untenanted; and also the Barn, Shops, Yard, Garden, and Pasture Land adjoining thereto, containing 2 Roods and 21 Perches, late in the Use of the said John SWANTON, together with certain Rights of Common over Grimston stinted Commons in respect to the said Messuage.
Lot 3.
All that Inclosure of Land in Grimston aforesaid, containing by Estimation 15 Acres, 2 Roods, and 22 Perches, late in the Use of the said John SWANTON.
Lot 4.
All of those four Acres of Pasture Land, whereupon a Messuage heretofore stood, lying in Congham, in the said County, late in the Use of the aid John SWANTON, with the Right of Commons thereto belonging. N.B. The above Premisses [sic] are exempt from the Payment of Tythes [sic], and the Land is free from all Rights of Sheepwalk and Shackage.
Lot 5.
All those five several Pieces of Land lying in the Field of Congham aforesaid, containing by Survey 3 Acres, 2 Rodds, and 29 Perches, and now in the Use of Francis PALMER.
Lot 6.
All that Messuage, or Tenement, situate in Roydon, in the said County, now divided into two Tenements, with the Land and Right of Common thereto belonging, now in the Use of Robert HEWSON, and Henry ELFRED, at the yearly Rent of six Guineas.
   The above Estates are moderately assessed to the Land Tax.
   For the Price and further Particulars enquire of Mr Daniel JONES, at Fakenham.

22nd Feb 1783
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On Saturday next will be published, Price Three Shillings, Ornamented with Nine Copper-Plates, The Whole Doctrine of Eclipses, both of Solar and Luna, containing early Precepts of Computation, both with and without Parallaxes, according to the latest Improvements; with correct Astronomical Tables from a M.S. Copy of the Tabulae Dunelmenses.
By B. HANCOCK, Norwich.
Printed for, and sold by the Author, St John's Timberhill, and by M. BOOTH, Bookseller, Norwich.

1st March 1783
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On Wednesday last the Rev. Lancaster FRAMINGHAM, Clerk, M.A.
was instituted to the vicarage of Rougham, in this county, on the presentation of the King.

    Several plans of a new bridge at Black-friars were laid before the Assembly, one of which was proposed to be of cast iron, of which kind there is only one in the kingdom, the expence [sic] of constructing which would about 2,000 pounds, much the same as a stone bridge; but Mr LOCK, an experienced and skilful workman having delivered his opinion that the pier which is settled may be supported and rendered as firm and safe as ever, we hear it has been agreed to put it under his direction, and the reparation will be set about as expeditiously as the season of the year will permit.

1st March 1783
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We hear that the West Norfolk regiment, now quartered at Lynn,etc will be mustered on the 12th of this month; and it is expected that the militia will be disembodied on the 25th, giving to each man twelve day's pay.

    Saturday last was committed to the Castle, by Eagle KNIGHTS, Esq., Robert TURNER, of Martham, charged with breaking into and stealing out of the barn of Berney BROGRAVE, Esq., of Waxham, three sacks of wheat. -- He belongs to a gang who have committed divers robberies in that neighbourhood.

    Same day were committed to the city gaol, two women, mother and daughter, for stealing several yards of linen from a shop of Messrs SIELY and Co.

    On Tuesday last was committed to the Castle, by John KERRICK, Esq., Abraham CARMAN, of Laxfield, and Henry CABELL, of Mendham, both in the county of Suffolk, charged with breaking into the dwelling- house of Mrs Abigail HAMBLING, of Aldborough, as mentioned in our paper of the 8th ult. and stealing thereout several feather-beds, and divers other articles. In CARMAN's house was found a sheep, and several sheep-skins. Two of this gang fled immediately; but by the vigilance of the constables, Henry CABELL, son of the above, was apprehended on Thursday at Yoxford, and committed by the above Magistrate to the Castle, the other made his escape.

    On Wednesday last was married Mr LULMAN, Attorney at Law, of East Dereham, to Miss POND of that place.

    On Thursday last was married, Mr John MARKS, upholder, of this city, to Miss HERRING of Harpley.

    On the 17th ult. was married at All Saint's [sic] Church, Derby, Nathaniel CLARKE, Esq., Barrister, to Mrs HOLDEN, widow of James Shuttleworth HOLDEN, Esq., an agreeable lady, with a handsome fortune.

    Yesterday morning died, after a short illness, Mrs KITTON, wife of Mr KITTON, glover, in the Cockey-lane.

    Monday last died, after a short illness, Mr John TUTHILL, at Starston, in this county, in the 80th year of his age.

    On Sunday last died, after a short illness, Mr Christopher ROUTH, Attorney at Law, in this city. -- A man of sound knowledge and strict integrity in his profession. He lived and died the noblest work of God, "An Honest Man..

    Same day died at Yarmouth, after a very painful illness, in the 50th year of her age, Mrs DRYDEN, wife of Mr John DRYDEN, malster, of the Angel inn, on the quay.

    Last week died in the 83d year of his age, at Letton, in this county, Thornhagh GURDON, Esq., where he had resided for fifty years, beloved and respected by all his neighbours and dependents.

Register-Office for Houses.
Lower Goat Lane, No. 12.
Richard BACON, respectfully presents his Services to Owners of Houses in Norwich. He proposes opening a Register for empty Houses, describing the Nature and Situation of each, with the Terms they are to be lett [sic] or sold for. The Price of registering One Shilling; and the Price for the Book to be examined by those who want to hire or purchase, Sixpence.
--This Plan will certainly be of Utility, as by this means the Situation, etc, of every Empty House may be viewed at one Time by any Person desirous of hiring or purchasing, and every Landlord have an Opportunity of exhibiting his House for Sale or Hire at all Times.
   Chandling Utensils.
To be Sold, together or separate, an excellent Copper, capable of containing about fifty Stone of Tallow, with Bars and Frame. -- A good substantial Press, with Iron Screws, and proper Apparatus. -- A Chopping Trough, pair of Knives, and sundry other Articles.
   Apply to R. BACON, No.12., Lower Goat Lane.
   Any young Person who has been used to the Millinery Branch, and can bring a good Character, may hear of an eligible Situation, by applying as above.

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Feathers.
Charles CHAPMAN of Norwich continues giving the best Prices for Norfolk and Suffolk Goose Feathers, at his Upholstery Warehouse, opposite the Post-office Court, every Wednesday and Saturday till the first Week in May. Upwards of thirty hundred Weight [sic] is wanted, and if not brought in within that time, orders will be given for them in Somersetshire and Lincolnshire (Feather Countries), which will reduce the Prices for them after that Time.

    The supply of English wheat was not near so large today as last Monday, yet the quantity of foreign being very considerable, the sale in general was rather dull, and the prices something lower.

1st March 1783
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To be Sold, All that Estate in St Michael's at Plea, Norwich, consisting of a large Dwelling House and Garden, in the Use of Anthony NORRIS, Esq., and another Dwelling House adjoining, in the Occupation of Mrs SPENDLOVE.
   For Particulars enquire of Mr EMERSON, Norwich.

To be Sold by Auction, by Robert BRETT, At the House of John GODMAN, called the Spread Eagle, in Oxburgh, in the County of Norfolk, on Thursday the 13th of March inst. between the Hours of Three and Five in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions of Sale as shall then be produced.
   All the Estate of the late Mr Richard HARVEY, deceased, situate in Gooderstone and Oxburgh aforesaid, consisting of two Messuages or Tenements, Barn, Stables, and other convenient Outhouses, Yards, Gardens, and Appurtenances, together with 177 Acres of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land (more or less), late in the Occupation of the said Richard HARVEY, and others.
   Also a Tenement and Garden in Gooderstone aforesaid, late in the Occupation of Thomas PLUMB.
   The Premisses [sic] have three Common Rights upon the valuable Commons of Gooderstone aforesaid; are Part Freehold and Part Copyhold, moderately assessed to the Land Tax, and pay Quit-Rents to the Amount of 2 pounds 2 shillings and 8 pence per annum; and should an Inclosure take place (which has been some time in Contemplation), it will greatly enhance the Value of this Estate.
   For further Particulars apply to Mr James BRADFIELD, at Stoke Ferry; Mr John HOUCHEN, at Wereham; or Mr William STUCKEY, Attorney at Law at Swaffham, in the said County of Norfolk.

8th March 1783
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On Thursday was married at Yarmouth, Mr John HANSARD, to Miss Charlotte JAQUES, of the same place.

    Last week was married at St Benedict's, Gracechurch-street, London, Mr Benjamin SMITH, of Lynn, in Norfolk, to Miss Harriet COOKE, of Fish-street-hill.

    On Thursday died at her apartments in St Giles's, aged 75, Mrs TURNER, sister to the late Rev. Mr KINDERLEY, of this city.

    On Sunday died, aged 85, Mrs Frances SEAMAN, daughter of Thomas SEAMAN, Esq., formerly Governor of the Court of Guardians, and niece of Sir Peter SEAMAN, Knt., who was Mayor of this city in 1707.

    Yesterday se'nnight was committed to the city gaol, by Starling DAY, Esq., Mayor, Rachael ASHLEY, an old offender, charged with stealing from off a line, one shirt, the property of Robert SEXTON.

    On Monday last was committed to the above gaol, Thomas SAUNDERS, a private soldier in the 9th regiment of foot, for throwing a glass bottle on the stage at the Theatre on Saturday night last.

   Last Monday night, or early on Tuesday morning, a stable belonging to John MORRIS, of Marlingford, was broke open, and a black filly, and two bridles stolen thereout; also stolen at the same time out of a barn adjoining, three bushels of barley, and a sack marked I. M. -- See the advertisement in our 3d page. [See below.

    Last Friday night, or early on Saturday morning, a room at the Blue Bell, on Hog-hill, in this city, was broke open by some person or persons unknown, who stole thereout a box, containing white thread lace and edgings, silk and cotton stockings, and sundry other articles, to a considerable amount.-- See the advertisement in our third page. [See below] To the Printer of the Norfolk Chronicle.
Sir, I Understand from the report of the workmen in examining Black Friars bridge, that it is impossible to repair it with certainty of its being a safe passage for carriages, etc and without risquing [sic] the lives of workmen making the repair. Surely in an important matter of this kind, it would be more prudent in the Committee to take the sense of a Jury of experienced workmen, and abide by their opinion, as to repairing the old, or building a new bridge, and not trust singly to the opinion of one man, who probably may be biassed [sic] in hopes of being employed. -- To me, who am no Geometrician, it appears more astonishing than any problem in Euclid, how a man dare undertake to drive new piles by the sides of the present piers, and under the arches where they are most wanted, without taking down the centre and north arches; and I conceive, if these arches are taken down, the expence [sic] of building them must be very great, and I think nearly equal to building a new one of a single arch*; which would undoubtedly be a great ornament, and productive of great services in preventing floods in the lower parts of the city, and I think we ought to look more than twenty years forward (though from the appearance of the north pier and the two north arches, two or three years is as many as it promise) in a public building where the credit and spirit of the city is concerned, and the lives of our fellow-citizens endangered, and the expence [sic] must then be equal to what is now proposed to be laid out for a new bridge, and will be paying, as it has for some years past, very dear interest.
    I am, Sir, your very humble servant, A Citizen.
*I am informed Mr FROST is ready to undertake the building of a new bridge, with a single arch, with cast iron, for 1500 pounds.

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Great Yarmouth.
Insurance Against Fire.
The Trustees and Directors of the New Fire-Office-Company in London have appointed Mr Thomas CARRINGTON, of Yarmouth, to be Agent for the said Company for the Town of Yarmouth, and Parts adjacent.
   The Company insures Houses, Buildings, Goods, Wares and Merchandize [sic]; and in case of Accident pay the full amount of the Loss without any Deduction whatever.
N.B. They are the first Insurance-Company that ever made so fair an Agreement with the Public.
*** Printed Proposals, containing the Rates and Conditions, may be had by applying to Mr Thomas CARRINGTON.
+++ Persons removing their Insurances to this Office will have the Charge of the Stamps and Marks allowed them; and by applying before Midsummer next will make a considerable Saving.

[There follows another advertisement with identical wording, announcing the appointment as agent for Norwich and district, Mr Samuel FREEMOULT, jun. of the City of Norwich, for the same firm.]

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Woollen Cloths, Wholesale and Retail.
Joshua SMITH, Woollen Cloth Manufacturer from Yorkshire, takes this Opportunity to inform his Friends, Customers, and the Public, that he is removed from his Warehouse in the Cockey Lane, Norwich, to No.40 London Lane, fronting Mr CRANE's, Upholsterer, where he has a large and fresh Assortment, consisting of superfine Broads, Seconds ditto, superfine Plains, Kerries, Coatings, etc of which he being Manufacturer, enables him to sell at least 20 per cent under the usual Prices. At the same Time he returns his most grateful Thanks to those Ladies, Gentlemen, and others, for the distinguishing Favours he has already experienced, and hopes by an unremitting Attention to the Quality of his Goods, to merit the Continuance of them, which will be gratefully acknowledged by their most obedient and humble Servant, Joshua SMITH.
N.B. Shopkeepers and Wholesale Taylors [sic] may be served on the shortest Notice, as cheap as from the Country, which will save the Carriage. Good Allowance made to Gentlemen that take a whole Piece. Cloths manufactured to any Pattern.

To be Lett [sic] immediately, at Burnham Market, in Norfolk, a Messuage, Brick and sash'd, late in the Occupation of Mr William MANNING, Grocer and Draper, consisting of a Shop, Kitchen, Parlour, with good Chambers over the same, Bakehouse, etc with a Garden well planted with Fruit Trees, a Stable, and other Conveniences.
   Any Person desirous of treating for the same, may apply to Mr William BELLAMY, of Brancaster Staith.

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, on easy Terms, Genteel Apartments, neatly furnished, fit for the Reception of a small Family, consisting of a Kitchen, Parlour, Dining-room, and two Lodging-rooms, in an airy Situation, at Elden EARLS, Cabinet and Chair-maker, near the Rampant Horse, in St Stephen's; who has now in Hand an exceeding good Stock of the most beautiful Mahogany Veneers, which empowers him to offer to his Friends and the Public any kind of Mahogany Furniture on moderate Terms, executed in the highest Taste and most elegant Manner.
N.B. Best Price given for Old Goods upon Exchange.

8th March 1783
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To be Lett, and entered upon immediately, An exceeding good Dwelling-House, with Work Rooms, in St Michael's Coslany, late in the Occupation of Mr John Green BASELY, very convenient either for a Manufacturer or Woolcomber. It consists of a Hall, two Parlours, wainscotted [sic] in the Front, Kitchen, Store Room, and other Offices; also another Parlour backwards, five Lodging Rooms hung with Paper, with Atticks [sic] over them, and a good Cellar; also the Work Rooms in the Yard, to which there is a back Way; also a Pump and Cock Water in the Washhouse.

Yarmouth.
To be Sold by Auction, On Monday next, the 10th Inst. at the Black Swan, betwixt the Hours of Three and Five in the Afternoon, A Brigantine, having had a thorough Repair, an easy Draught of Water, with low Masts, Bowspright [sic], standing Rigging, and many other Articles. She is now standing on Mr CROSSKILL's Ways. The Dimensions are as follows: The Length of the Keel 49 and 1/2 Feet, the extreme Breadth 18 Feet, the Depth in the Hold 9 Feet 9 Inches, and is supposed will carry 75 or 80 Chaldron of Coals.
   For further Particulars enquire of Mr Henry CROSSKILL, Shipbuilder, Yarmouth, Norfolk.

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A Robbery Committed at Marlingford, in Norfolk, on Monday Night last, or early on Tuesday Morning.
Stolen out of a Stable belonging to John MORRIS, A Rusty Black Filly, rising four Years Old, about fourteen Hands high, rather a large Head, short Neck, hanging Mane, Mule-nosed, and full Tail. -- At the same Time was stolen two Bridles, which hung up in the Stable; and out of a Barn adjoining was stolen three Bushels of Barley, and a Sack marked I. M.
   Whoever will give Intelligence of the Filly to the Owner, whereby she may be recovered again, shall receive One Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges. Or if any Person or Persons will discover the Villain or Villains concerned in this Infamous Theft, by which they may be apprehended and prosecuted to Conviction, they shall be rewarded with the Sum of Ten Guineas for the Information. As Witness our Hands, John CLOVER, James BROWN, John BARKER, Samuel TUTTHILL} Parishioners of Marlingford.
N.B. The Sufferer is an honest industrious Man, a small Farmer, with a large Family of Children. The Filly is worth seven or eight Pounds.

Norwich, 1783.
A Robbery.
Whereas a Room at the Blue-Bell, Hog hill, in this City, was broke open on Friday Night the 28th of February, or on Saturday Morning the 1st of March last, by Person or Persons unknown, who stole thereout a Box, containing a considerable Quantity of white Thread Lace and Edgings, one dozen Pair of Silk Hose; several dozen Cotton ditto; Men's Worsted ditto; one Piece half-ell Black Mode; three Pieces of three-quarters wide ditto; a large Quantity of black and coloured Silk Handkerchiefs, Linen Handkerchiefs, Gauzes, Lawns, Muslins, and some other Articles.
   N.B. If any of the above Articles should be offered to be sold or pawn'd, please to stop them and the Party, and give Notice to Mr PARSLEY, at the Blue-Bell aforesaid, and they shall receive a Reward of Ten Guineas.
   Likewise any Person giving Information of the Party or Parties, so they may be brought to Justice, shall receive the Reward as above.
    And this is to inform the Public, that the Sale by Hand continues at the Blue-Bell, Hog hill, till further Notice, consisting of a large and new Assortment of plain, striped, and figured Gauze from eight pence halfpenny to 2 shillings per Yard; the most fashionable plain and figured Ribbons, from 4 pence to 7 pence per Yard, black and coloured Silk Handkerchiefs, from 1 shilling 9 pence to 5 shillings each, Silk and Cotton Handkerchiefs, from 1 shilling 2 pence to 2 shillings each, Yard-wide Cotton Handkerchiefs, Yard-wide and Apron-wide Lawns and Muslins, Black Silk Hats, Hoops, Black and White Lace and Edgings, Gloves, etc with a Variety of other Articles, to be sold exceeding cheap for ready Money.
   N.B. Shaggs, Corderoys [sic], and Florentines, for Men's war. Also a large Assortment of plated Buckles.

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On Tuesday last, the East Norfolk regiment was disembodied at Wymondham, Thetford, etc. The Western battallion [sic] have received orders to disembody any time before the 24th inst. and to receive his Majesty's approbation of their steady services and good discipline during the war.

    On Saturday night last, the house of the late James BRANSBY, Esq., in this city (being left to the care of two women servants only) was broken into, and some silver-spoons table linen, wearing apparel, etc of no great value, were taken away.

    On Monday died at her house at Whitehall, aged 88, Dowager Lady WALPOLE.

    On Wednesday morning died of severe paralytic stroke, which he survived only five hours, Mr George CHRISTMAS, aged fifty-six, a considerable farmer at East Lexham, in Norfolk; he has left a disconsolate widow, with three sons and four daughters, to bemoan the loss of an affectionate husband, and a loving and indulgent father.

    On Tuesday the remains of Mrs SEAMAN was interred in the family vault in Heigham church.

    [Yesterday] died at Lynn, aged 28 years, Mr John BAGGE, attorney at law, one of the Common-council, and a Captain in the independent corps raised in that borough.

    On Tuesday a young man was committed to the city gaol for bestiality.

    On Wednesday was committed to the city gaol, Stephen ALLEN, on suspicion of stealing from the dwelling-house of Mrs TERRY, in St Mary's, one bottle of catchup [sic] and one flask of gin.

    The same day was committed to the same gaol, Elizabeth VOUGHT, otherwise Mary WARTING, on suspicion of stealing from the infirmary one remnant of linen cloth, the property of the governor and guardians of the poor in this city.

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W. DOVE, Hatter, Is removed from Bethel Street to the Shop late Mr OXLEY's, Surgeon, facing the Upper Market place, where he has laid in a large Stock of Men's and Boy's Hats and Ladies Riding Hats of the newest Fashion.
-- He returns his sincere Thanks to his Friends for the many Favours conferred on him, and begs Leave to assure them, and the public in general, that all Orders shall be executed in the newest Taste, and on the most reasonable Terms.
   N.B. Wanted immediately, an active sober Lad as an Apprentice.
A Youth that has been used to a Shop will be taken on very easy Terms.

Among the Accomplishments of both Sexes, the Science of Drawing is universally allowed a very conspicuous Place. The Pleasure and numerous Advantages arising from the Practice of it, are too many and obvious to require any Comment.
   For instructing the Lovers of this Art in Norwich, and its Vicinity, Mr STEVENSON, Miniature Painter, Respectfully offers his Services, and requests their inspection of a few Genuine Drawings, by his Pupils, at Miss CHRISTIAN's, No. 11, Upper Market street, where he will attend every Friday and Saturday, to receive such Commands as he may be honoured with before Lady-day, at which Time he intends to open a Drawing Academy. No. 100, Pottergate-street, formerly Mrs WRIGHT's Boarding School.
   Terms.
Single Pupils attended at their Houses 2 pounds 2 shillings per Quarter, 1 pound 1 shilling Entrance.
Single Pupils at the Academy 1 pound 8 shillings per Quarter, 16 shillings and 6 pence Entrance.
Schools 1 pound 1 shilling per Quarter, and 10 shillings and 6 pence Entrance.
Single Lessons each 5 shillings and 3 pence. Six Lessons a Guinea.
A circulating Collection of Lessons at 2 shillings and 6 pence per Quarter.
Grounded Paper for Crayons, which produce fine Effect with little Labour, 2 shillings per Sheet.

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Mileham, March 12, 1783.
John ROBINSON, Schoolmaster, and Land Surveyor, respectfully informs the Inhabitants of Mileham, and the adjacent Towns, that he has taken the Free-School at Mileham, which is opened for the instructing of Youth the English Language grammatically, Writing in the several Hands; Arithmetic in its various Branches. -- Also a Girl's [sic] School is opened at the same Place for teaching them all Sorts of Needle Work.
   Those who are inclined to intrust [sic] them with the Care of their Children, may depend upon their utmost Assiduity being employed to merit their Approbation. N.B. Surveying of Land on the most reasonable of Terms.

North Walsham, March 12, 1783.
Debtors.
All Persons who stand indebted to Mr James KIRBY, late of Cromer, in this County, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr HOWSE, Attorney at Law, North Walsham, before the 5th Day of April next, or they will be sued for the same without any further Notice.

All Persons to whom Mr Thomas STURLEY, late of Stibbard, in the County of Norfolk, stood indebted, at the Time of his Decease, are requested to send an Account of their several Demands to Mrs Sarah STURLEY, of Stibbard aforesaid, his Widow and Administratrix, on or before the 25th of this Instant March. -- And also, all Persons who were any ways indebted to the said Mr STURLEY, are desired to pay the same to the said Mrs STURLEY, on or before the said 25th Instant.
March 6, 1783.

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Norwich March 12, 1783.
To be Lett [sic] immediately, or at Lady-day next, a convenient Dwelling House and Shop, pleasantly situated in the Parish of St Michael's at Plea, late in the Occupation of Mrs HAWKINS, Plumber and Glazier.
   Enquire of Mr John ALDRED, Wine Merchant, or Mr James SMYTH, Attorney at Law in St Peter's Hungate.

To be Lett [sic], and entered upon Old Lady-day next, An handsome House (lately built) together with the Outhouses, Stables, Yard, Garden, Land, and Appurtenances thereto belonging, at East Rudham, in the County of Norfolk, and now in the Use of Mr John BALL.
   N.B. The Tenant may be accommodated with Six to Eight Acres of Pasture Land, lying near the House.
   For the Rent and further Particulars, enquire of Mr BALL, at East Rudham, or of Mr Daniel JONES, at Fakenham, in Norfolk.

To be Sold.
At Mawtby, in Norfolk, A Skeleton Engine, which works by Wind, and is able to work two Pumps that will drain off thirty or forty Acres of Marsh Land; it is in good Repair.
   Enquire of Mr Edmund WOODCOCK, Millwright at Yarmouth.

To be Sold.
At Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, the Property of Mr Richard WOMACK, A Bright Bay Horse, four Years old; for Bone, Shape, and promising Method of going, is likely to make a capital Hunter or Road Horse, and not inferior to any Horse in the County, as he is a very safe Goer.
He was got by a noted Hunter called Mountairy; his Dam was bred near Beverley, in Yorkshire, and started for several Plates; after that was a very noted Hunter in this County. -- The above Horse may be seen by enquiring of George DODSON, at the Angel Inn in Great Yarmouth.
   Likewise to be Sold, A Dark Bay Cart Horse, three Years old, full Sixteen Hands high, very boney [sic], the Property of Mr Roger WOMACK, of Mawtby; both warranted sound, and likely to get good Stock.
   Also to be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately. A good Grazing Marsh, upwards of Seventy Acres, lying within three Miles of Great Yarmouth.
   For further Particulars enquire of Mr Roger WOMACK, at Mawtby-Hall, in East Flegg, Norfolk.

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Saturday was married the Rev. Mr ETRIDGE, of Lynn, to Miss MOORE, of Starston.

    On Wednesday last died, Mr Richard HOWLETT, in St Lawrence, in the 76th year of his age; whose loss will be severely felt by his afflicted widow and children; as he supported the several characters of husband, father, and friend, with affection and sincerity.

    On Thursday se'nnight died, in the 53d year of her age, Mrs BUGG, of King's-street, relict of Mr BUGG, surgeon, of Mildenhall, in Suffolk.

    On Wednesday last the remains of Lady Dowager WALPOLE passed through this city, in funeral procession, to be interred in the family vault at Wolterton.

Assize News.
On Tuesday last the assizes for this county, before Baron EYRE, ended in Thetford. The following gentlemen composed the Grand Jury: Hon. Henry HOBART, Foreman Sir Edmund BACON, Bart.
Henry William WILSON, Esq; Brigg Price FOUNTAINE, Esq; Thomas Lobb --HUTE [first letter or letters in name have failed to print] Hugh HARE, Esq; Robert John BUXTON, Esq; Anthony HAMMOND, Esq; Martin Folkes RISHTON, Esq; John KERRICH, Esq; Framingham THRUSTON [sic], Esq; Ralph CALDWELL, Esq; William BIRCH, Esq; Coulson BELL, Esq; William GRIGSON, Esq; James SMYTH, Esq; Samuel RASH, Esq; William ALTHAM, Esq; John DAVEY, Esq; Jonathan WORRALL, Esq; Sir Martin Brown FOLKES, High Sheriff.

    At the above assizes, Abraham CARMAN, and Henry CABELL, sen., for burglariously breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Abigail HAMBLING, at Alburgh, received sentence of death, and ordered for execution. Michael HARDY, for robbing Ann LEECH, of Little Fransham, of half a guinea and two silver clasps; and Jane WARD, of the same place, of a sixpence and a halfpenny. Elizabeth PULLY for burglariously breaking and entering the shop of Elizabeth MINNS, of Hethersett, and stealing thereout divers goods; and Henry CABELL, jun., for burglariously entering the dwelling house of Abigail HAMBLING, of Alburgh, received sentence of death, but afterwards reprieved.
Robert THORP, for receiving stolen goods, to be kept to hard labour in the house of correction for five years. John HOUSEHAM, for stealing a sack of wheat, the property of John BARRETT, of Dereham, to be confined in the Castle one calendar month, and there privately whipped. Robert BARRETT, for stealing out of the house of William ELGER, of North Elmham, 17 shillings to be kept to hard labour in one of the houses of correction for one year, and privately whipped.
Benjamin CUNNINGHAM, and John TURNER, on suspicion of breaking open an outhouse belonging to Burkin BURROUGHS, Esq., at Wymondham, were publicly whipped in Wymondham-market yesterday, and to be kept to hard Labour in Bridewell for two years. Robert TURNER, for stealing three sacks of wheat out of a barn belonging to Berney BROGRAVE, Esq., fined one shilling, and to be kept to hard labour in Bridewell for two years. Sarah EDGARD, charged with stealing household furniture, Linen, etc the property of Mr Noah BAKER, of Thetford, to be kept to hard labour in one of the homes of correction for one year. Elizabeth MESSELIN [might be MEFFELIN], receiving the same goods, knowing them to be stolen, to be kept to hard labour in one of the houses of correction for two years. Joshua DORMAN pleaded guilty to an indictment for a fraud, to be committed to the Castle for one calendar month, and pay a fine of 5 pounds. Thomas FRANKLYN, for rescuing, or causing to be rescued twelve bags of tea unlawfully imported, after the same had been lawfully seized by Robert BLISS, the supervisor, and others; and at the same time beating the said Robert BLISS in an unmerciful manner, was acquitted upon both indictments, of a trial of near seven hours. John EWITON [might be EWSTON - the print is bad] was ordered to remain in custody until the next assizes; and nine were acquitted.

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On Tuesday three pirates, who have been confined a long time in the castle, attempted to make their escape in day-time. They had made a breach through the ceiling of a stair-case, and got near the top of the castle, but the turnkey shewing [sic] some strangers the prospect, found them there; they are now properly secured.

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Norwich, March 17, 1783.
The Corporation having determined to take down the present Bridge at Black Friars, now in Decay, and to erect a new one of Portland Stone, with a single Arch, and also to have a temporary Foot-bridge of Wood thrown over the River until the Stone Bridge can be made passable.
All Persons desirous of offering t the Corporation Plans and Estimates of the Expence [sic] of taking down the present Bridge, and erecting another of Stone, as above mentioned, and also for the temporary Foot-bridge, may deliver the same (sealed up) at the Town Clerk's Office, in the Guildhall, before the second Day of April next.
   N.B. The Materials of the present Bridge are to become the Property of the Contractor for the new one, and the temporary Bridge is to be taken back again by the Builder.

Thetford, March 18, 1783.
We the Grand July of the County of Norfolk, from a Principle of Humanity to such discharged Seamen and Soldiers as respectively return to the Places of their Settlement within this County, and with a View to prevent the Injuries which otherwise might, not improbably, result to the Persons and Properties of Individuals, do recommend it to the Overseers of every Parish therein, to suffer no such discharged Seamen or Soldiers to be without Employment, on Pretence of not being able, of themselves, to procure it. And such of us, as are acting Magistrates within the said County, do thus publicly declare our Intention to enforce the Provisions of the Act of Parliament of 43 Eliz.
by which Overseers of Parishes, in the first Instance, are compellable, under a Penalty, to provide Work for such poor Persons as are able and willing to work, but cannot otherwise procure Employment; and in the second Instance, such poor Persons as shall not apply themselves to labour, being appointed thereunto as aforesaid, are liable to be committed to the House of Correction, or common Gaol.
   H. HOBART, Foreman.

Theatre Royal, Norwich, March 21, 1783.
   The Performers of the Theatre-Royal, fired with an honest Indignation against the illiberal and ill-founded Attack in last Saturday's Norwich Mercury, upon the Proprietors of the above Theatre, hold it their indispensible [sic] Duty, in the most unequivocal and public Manner to declare, they, so far from having experienced the least Injustice, Inconvenience, or Discontent by the Interference of those Gentlemen, in the getting up, or casting of any Piece, or in the other internal Regulations of the Theatre, they have, on the contrary, in every Instance, received Proofs of their Judgment, Attentions, Liberality, and Respect.

Chapel-field Fantoccini, Monday Morning.
"Fired with an honest indignation" at the Hand-bill impudently and officiously obtruded on the Public Notice by those Ladies and Gentlemen of the Green Room whose Names are on it; and conceiving ourselves as much interested in the Censure Miss LAURA has thrown on the Mode of conducting this Theatre; We the Scene-Shifters, Lamp-Lighters, Bill- Stickers, Trumpeter, Hair Dressers, Stage-Sweepers, Door-Keepers, Fidlers [sic] and Carpenters, in our own Right, and for the Scenery, Machinery, Trap-Doors, and Orchestre [sic], do Protest against the illiberal, malicious, and ill-judged Paper and its Contents; it having been irreverently issued without our Advice or Privity [sic].
For Us All, Signed Jeffery DUNSTAN X His Mark.

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Ann DRAKE, Late in St Lawrence, has taken a convenient House in Bethel Street, Norwich, for the Reception of Boarders and Day Scholars. She respectfully begs Leave to testify her grateful Acknowledgements for the kind Approbation of the Parents, Friends, Guardians, etc of the young Ladies committed to her Care, and solicits a Continuance of their favourable Esteem. She proposes an unremitting Attention to every Accomplishment which may be deemed necessary towards rendering her young Ladies in their future Situations happy in themselves and valuable to others; she also assures all Parents and Guardians who please to entrust their Children to her Care, that they may rely on the utmost Exertion of her Endeavours to merit their Approbation and Support.
   N.B. The Terms for Boarding are very moderate. -- Various Kinds of Needle work to be seen at the School.

William WILKINS, No.4, St Giles's Street, Plasterer and Stucco-Worker, Returns his most grateful Acknowledgments to the Nobility and Gentry who have been pleased to honour him with Employment. He takes this Opportunity of informing them that he continues the above Branches, and that they may depend on having their Favours executed expeditiously in the soundest Manner, the most approved Taste, and on reasonable Terms.
   Note. Designs in Architecture made on the most approved, elegant, and economical Plans, whether for Use or Ornament. Drawings of Buildings in Section, Elevation, and Perspective, done in the most correct Manner; and Casts in Sculpture neatly executed. Specimens may be seen at his House as above, and Gentlemen waited on at the shortest Notice.

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To be seen at William CURTIS's, the Half Moon on the Castle Ditches.
A most beautiful Female Dromedary, from the Grand Cairo, but last from Naples; also a curious Porcupine from the Coast of Africa. This Creature is armed with sharp Darts and Prickles. With many other Curiosities.
   Note. Ladies and Gentlemen give what they please.

Attleborough, March 19, 1783.
Creditors.
All Persons to whom the Estate and Effects of William CANN, late of Attleborough, in Norfolk, Glover, stood indebted at his Decease, are desired immediately to send an Account thereof to his Widow and Administratrix, or to Mr Thomas CANN, both of Attleborough aforesaid, that the same may be discharged; and all Persons who stood indebted to the said Deceased at his Death, are required to forthwith to apply and pay the same to the said Administratrix, or Mr Thomas CANN, within one Month from the Date hereof, otherwise they will be sued for the same without further Notice.

Yarmouth, March 20, 1783.
To be Sold by Auction, On Friday next, the 28th Instant, at Twelve o'Clock, at the Bear over the Bridge, The French Cutter Privateer, called L'Escamoteur, (Prize to his Majesty's Sloop Fly, Timothy KELLY, Esq., Commander) with all her Materials and Stores as from Sea. -- She was built at Folkstone about four Years ago, and was then called the Peggy, Thomas MARSH, Master; is about One Hundred and Thirty Tons Burthen, pierced for sixteen Guns, and is a prime Sailer. Inventories may be had, by applying to Mr Robert WARMINGTON, Merchant, Yarmouth.

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To be Sold by Auction, by Noah BAKER, On Monday the thirty-first Instant, and following Day, on the Premises of Mr HOLEMAN, at Feltwell, Norfolk, Carpenter, etc.
   All the Household Furniture, Stock in Trade, and other Effects of the said Mr HOLEMAN, who leaves off Business.
   Sale to begin each Morning at Ten o'Clock; and Catalogues thereof will be timely dispensed.

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Last Sunday morning two large smuggling cutters were carried into Lynn, by the Advice cutter, Lieut. WILLIAMS, Commander, which he took off Cromer, on Friday last in the night. He chaced [sic] them in the day for about seven hours, but carrying away his topmast, he seemed to bear away for Yarmouth-roads. -- They then brought up at anchor, which he observing, ran along-side one and took her, and to deceive the other, put his men on board the prize, then ran a-breast and boarded her immediately, when she struck without making any resistance. They had landed the chief of their cargo, as there was only 582 half ankers of geneva and brandy aboard them. They were above the force of the Advice very much, having not landed their guns and ammunition since the peace.

    On Tuesday last died, in the 52d year of his age, Mr William PECK, of this city.
    On Tuesday last died at Kempston, in this county, in the 22d year of his age, Mr John BUNTING, one of the sons of the late Rev. Mr BUNTING, of Dereham.

    On Thursday died, the 59th year of his age, Mr J. HILYARD, of St Simon and Jude. He was a man of liberal sentiments, refined sense, and admirable comity.

    On Friday se'nnight died at Wrenningham, near Ashwellthorpe, Elizabeth THURSTON, aged 109 years. She retained her faculties till within a short time of her death.

   On Monday was committed to the Castle, by Thomas BEEVOR, Esq., Henry JOLLY, of Kenninghall, on suspicion of his having broken open the shop of Mrs Sarah DEXTER, of Stow Bedon, and stealing thereout several articles, and some money.

    On Thursday was committed to the same prison, by Roger KERRISON, Esq., Susannah WHITEHEAD, for breaking into the dwelling-house of James ADCOCK, of Hempnall, and stealing thereout sundry wearing apparel, while the family were from home.

    Same day was committed to the above prison, by Thomas DURANT, Esq., Robert LEEK and David WISEMAN; the former for having stolen a sack of wheat, the property of Mrs Elizabeth WATTS, of Witton, and the latter for buying the same, knowing it to have been stolen.

    Last week a large quantity of tea, lately seized near the coast, was brought into this city, guarded by a party of dragoons, in order to be sent to London.

    Thursday night a horse load of geneva was seized by an Officer near St Stephen's gates, but was soon after rescued.

    Thursday a large quantity of embezzelled [sic] yarn was taken out of a house in St John's Timberhill, and carried to the Sword-bearer's office.

    Next Saturday will be executed on the Castle Hill, pursuant to their sentence, Abraham CARMAN and Henry CABELL, sen.

    On Saturday last a fire broke out at Ringshall, near Needham, at the house of William RUSSELL, which entirely consumed the same, with a back-house adjoining.

    Kenninghall, Norfolk.
   On the 23d Instant was rung a complete Peal of 6720 Changes Bob Major, in three Hours and forty-four minutes, Tenor Seventeen Hundred Weight, by the Persons hereafter mentioned: James CHASE, treble; Humphrey LOVACK, 2d; John NEGUS, 3d; Mark MORDEY, 4th; William UPCRAFT, 5th; George WHARTON, 6th; William FULLER, 7th; George MORDEY, tenor, and called the Peal. -- They all reside in the said Parish.

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Mills.
To be Disposed Of, and entered upon immediately, the remaining Term of the Lease of Felmingham Mills, in the County of Norfolk; consisting of a Wind-mill and Water-mill, with a Kiln adjoining thereto, and a Dwelling-house and Garden, all in a very good Repair, with about four Acres of Meadow Land -- Distance about thee Miles and a half from North-walsham, and about the same Distance from Aylsham, from which runs a navigable River to the Port of Yarmouth, and about thirteen Miles from Norwich, all of which are exceeding good Corn Markets.
   For further Particulars apply to Mr James MOORE, the present Proprietor, who will shew the Premises.

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China Shop.
E. STUDWELL (late GREEN) being removed from the Shop on Hog-hill to that formerly in the Possession of Mrs HOYLE, on the Upper-walk, in the Market-place, Norwich, begs Leave to acquaint her Friends, and the Public in general, the she is just returned from London, etc with a fresh Assortment of China, Glass, and Staffordshire Ware, and that every Article in the above Branches will be sold on the most reasonable Terms, Wholesale and Retale [sic]. A constant Supply of the various Articles will be regularly kept, and all Favours conferred will be gratefully acknowledged, By their obedient humble Servant, Elizabeth STUDWELL N.B. China rivetted [sic] in the neatest Manner.

Yarmouth, March 17, 1783.
Henry HAWKE respectfully begs Leave to inform the Nobility, Gentry, his Friends, and the Public in general, that he has taken that compleat [sic] Inn, the Bear, at the Font of Yarmouth Bridge, (late in the Occupation of Mr Thomas PARKERSON) where he has laid in a choice Stock of Wines and Liquors. He solicits the Continuance of the Favours of those Gentlemen, Ladies, and others, who are Customers of the House, as well as those of his Friends; at the same Time he assures them that no Pains shall be spared to render their Accommodation agreeable.
   N.B. The London Machine inns here.

William CUBIT, Grocer, Tea-Dealer, and Tallow-Chandler, No.12, Upper-market-street, Norwich, Respectfully acquaints his Friends and the Public, that he has opened the above Shop with every Assortment of Goods in the different Branches, which will be sold on the most reasonable Terms, and of the best Quality that can be procured. Such of his Friends and the Public as shall please to favour him with their Custom, may depend on having their Orders executed with the strictest Punctuality and Integrity.
   N.B. Fine old Raisin Wine in any Quantity, not less than two Gallons.

Norwich, March 28, 1783.
John LOVICK, Cutler, Toyman, and Haberdasher, Removed from St Michael Coslany, to No. 13 Cockey-Lane, opposite Messrs CHASE and Co.
Returns his most grateful Acknowledgements to his Friends for the Favours he has received, and informs them and the Public in general, that he has laid in a neat and fresh Assortment of Cutlery, Hardware, Toys, Haberdashery, and Tailor's Trimmings, which he intends selling on the lowest Terms, and hopes by a strict Attention to their Commands, and the Quality of his Goods, to merit their future Countenance and Support.

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March 27, 1783.
Notice to Creditors.
The Creditors of John REEVE, of East Tuddenham, Carpenter, are desired to meet at the Wounded Heart in St Peter's Mancroft, Norwich, on Wednesday the second of April next, at eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, when a State of his Affairs will be laid before them.

Norwich, March 27, 1783.
Wanted immediately, A Journeyman Bone Staymaker. A good Hand may have constant Employment, by applying to Benjamin GUNTON, at his Bone and Leather Stay Warehouse, in the White Lion Lane, where a large Quantity of Women's and Children's Stays are made, and sold Wholesale and Retail on the lowest Terms. He likewise returns his sincere Thanks to his Friends, and the Public in general, Informing them he continues the Linen Drapery Trade. Those who choose to make Trial, may depend on being served on the most reasonable Terms, By their most obedient humble Servant, Benjamin GUNTON.

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New India Warehouse Norwich, Where (since the Year 1773) no other Article hath been sold than Tea, is now opened for the Sale of other East and West India Articles, viz.
Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, and all other Spices; Sago, Sago-powder, Coffee, Cocoa, and Chocolate. Also Vermicelli, Saloup, etc etc.
   Likewise Half Yard, Three Quarters, and Yard-wide black Modes, Satins, Mantuas, Lustrings; black, white, and coloured Sarcenets, and Persians. Also very rich black Silk Florentines for Breeches and Waistcoats, etc.
   Water-proof Silks, Water-proof Capuchins, (made very portable for the Pocket) Umbrellas, or Parapluies, and Parasols; superior to those from India; Men's and Women's Hat Covers, Riding-Dresses, Market Hoods, etc etc The very lowest Prices are fixed upon the Silks, Satins, and every other Article. -- Proper Allowance made to those who sell them again.

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This week Mr SMYTH, Coroner for the Liberty of the Duchy of Lancaster, took three inquisitions: One on view of the body of Robert LEECH, of Trunch, in North Erpingham hundred, who was found hanging on the stump of a tree. -- The Jury brought in their verdict Non Compos Mentis. -- Another on view of the body of Mr Samuel ELLIS, of Barningham Parva, farmer; who was killed by his horse falling down with him in his way home from Holt-market; -- and the third on view of the body of Henry YOUNG, of Hunstanton, in this county, blacksmith, who died of excessive drinking of spirituous liquors.

    A few days since died at Dickleburgh, the Rev. Mr BENDISH, Rector of that parish. This valuable living is in the gift of Trinity College, Cambridge.

    On Monday last died, after a few days illness, Mr James BREWSTER, of this city; and on Wednesday morning died, Mrs BREWSTER, his wife.

    Same day died, Mr Henry TAGG, pawn-broker, in St Andrews.

    On Thursday se'nnight died, Mrs WAKE, widow of the Rev. Charles WAKE, late Rector of Riddlesworth, in Norfolk.

    This week seven convicts were conveyed to different houses of correction, in this county, to be kept there to hard labour, pursuant to their sentences at the last assizes.

    This day CARMAN and CABLE will be executed on the Castle-Hill, pursuant to their sentence.

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To the Freemen of the Great Ward of Mancroft, Gentlemen, Your Votes and Interest are requested on Tuesday, the 8th of April, 1783, in favour of Mr Charles REYNOLDS, Mr Robert JOLLINS, Mr Thomas BLACK. To be elected your Nominees of Common-council for the Year ensuing.

To the Freemen inhabiting the Great Ward of Mancroft, Gentlemen, Your Votes, Interest, and Poll, are earnestly desired in favour of Mr William FOSTER, of St Giles.' Mr John BUCKLE, of St Peters. -- And Mr Richard MATTHEWS, of St Stephen's.
   To be chosen your Nominees of Common-council for the ensuing Years, on Tuesday the 8th Day of this Instant, April, 1783.
   The worthy Freemen are respectfully acquainted, that, in order to preserve the Peace and Harmony of the Ward, a Proposition was made, and acceded to by the several Parties in the late and present Nomination, and which, it was presumed, would have been perfectly agreeable to every Inhabitant; but this, through the restless Spirit and Ambition of two or three Gentlemen only, has since been rejected, in order to exercise a Power contrary to Law and the common Interest of the People. This Circumstance is submitted to the serious Consideration of the Freemen of Mancroft Ward, that they may decide on the Propriety of supporting those Nominees who are willing to serve them, and whose Wish it is to be elected by their free and uninfluenced Suffrage.

Norwich, April 5, 1783.
Paintings and Prints.
A Very large Collection of the finest modern Prints in Colours, on Satin, and on French Paper; many of them Proofs. Also some truly valuable Paintings lately imported from Abroad, to be seen and sold at Benjamin JAGGERS, No.30, London-lane.
   Carving and Gilding in all its Branches, with great Variety of modern Looking-glasses, Gerendoles, and Picture Frames, as cheap as any Shop in London.
   N.B. Composition, Ornaments for Rooms -- Picture Frames -- Chimney Pieces, and Outside of Buildings -- to be had as above, on the same Terms as at the Warehouse in London.
   Good Paintings taken in Exchange, and the full Value given for any Collection of Pictures, Prints, or Drawings.

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Cley, March 31, 1783.
All Persons who have any Claim or Demand on the Estate and Effects of Robert MASSINGHAM, late of Briston, Tanner, deceased, are desired to send an Account thereof to Robert JENNIS, or William JENNIS, of Cley next the Sea, Executors, who will discharge the same; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate and Effects, are requested to pay their respective Debts to the said Robert JENNIS, or William JENNIS, within one Month from the Date hereof, otherwise they will be sued without further Notice.

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To be Sold by Private Contract, The following Estates at Great Massingham and Grimston, in the County of Norfolk, viz.
Lot 1.
All that Messuage, or Farmhouse, situate in Great Massingham aforesaid, together with the Barn, Stables, Buildings, and Land thereto belonging, containing by Estimation fifty Acres, (more or less) and now in the Use of Robert HILLING, at the yearly Rent of forty Pounds.
Lot 2.
All that Messuage, or Public-House, called the Bell, situate in Grimston aforesaid, together with the Carpenter's Shop, Blacksmith's Shop, Stable, Yard and Garden thereto belonging, and now in the Use of Richard SHAUL, and Joseph KENDALL, at the yearly Rent of 15 pounds 10 shillings.
   The Buildings are in very good Repair, and moderately assessed to the Land-Tax.
   Also to be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, All that Messuage and Farm, late in the Use of Richard LEWIS, at Snettisham, in the said County.
    For Particulars enquire of Mr Daniel JONES, at Fakenham, in Norfolk.

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Just published, Price One Shilling and Six-Pence, Neatly printed on fine Paper, Octavo, and stitched, The Norwich Directory; Or, Gentleman and Tradesman's Assistant.
   Containing an alphabetical List of upwards of sixteen hundred principal Inhabitants, their Names, Occupation, Residence, and Address; with a new and correct Plan of the City, and several useful Tables.
   Printed and sold by CHASE and Co. No.12, Cockey-lane.
   Although this Compilation was made with the strictest Attention to Accuracy and Impartiality; it is obvious to every one, that Errors will unavoidably occur in a Work so difficult and multifarious as the present, and the more especially in a First Attempt. These, however, are so few, and so easily corrected, on candid Perusal, that even this Apology seems unnecessary; but, as it is the earnest Will of the Publishers to render the Directory as correct and worthy of Encouragement as possible, they will print, and deliver gratis to each Purchaser, such Corrections and Omissions as may be communicated to them, on or before the first of May next.

To be Sold by Auction, At VINCENT's Tavern, on the Quay in Great Yarmouth, on Wednesday the 30th of April, 1783, at Twelve o'Clock at Noon, unless disposed of before by private Contract, of which timely Notice will be given in this Paper, All that valuable Estate, situated on the Denes aforesaid, commonly called the Distillery, held by Lease from the Corporation for 75 Years; 43 Years of which are unexpired, and to which Mr THOMPSON can now give a full and clear Title, to be conveyed to the Purchaser at Michaelmas next, consisting of Three Malt-houses, viz. one of 70, one of 60, and one of 39 Comb Steeps, with a large and convenient Barley Chamber to each Malthouse, and very spacious Store Rooms for dry Malt, with a Granary over the 30 Comb House, which will contain about 25 Lasts of Corn; also a Granary with two Floors, which will contain about 15 Lasts; also three Tenements, very convenient for the Residence of the Malsters; also Stables for six Horses, a Coach house; a Pleasure Garden, two Pieces of Land containing about 2000 square Yards, and a Bleaching Ground, containing about 1300 square Ditto, subject to a Ground Rent of 7 pounds per Annum to the Corporation, and pays to the Land Tax 15 pounds 8 shillings per Annum.
   The 70 and 60 Comb Steep Houses are lett [sic] together, at the Rate (till Michaelmas next) of 65 pounds per Annum.
   The Working Floor of the 30 Comb Steep House, and lower Floor of the small Granary are lett [sic] to Government, till Michaelmas 1784, at 28 pounds per Annum.
   The large Granary, and upper Floor of the small Granary, till Michaelmas next, for 8 pounds 8 shillings per Annum.
   The three Dwelling, lett [sic] to Michaelmas next, at 10 pounds per Annum.
   The Bleaching Ground, at 3 pounds 3 shillings per Annum.
   The Garden, Stables, Coach-house, and two Pieces of Ground, worth about 8 pounds 9 shillings, per Annum.
   Together per Annum [total amount] 123 pounds.
    All the Malt-houses are in good Repair (except the Plate of the 30 Comb Kiln) which is occupied by Government. The Water on the Premises is remarkably soft and good, which is well known to be of very great Utility in the manufacturing of Barley into Malt; and it is proved by Experience that these Houses has [sic] produced a much superior Quality of Malt than can be made in the Town where the water is generally hard. -- The Kilns are built of a nice Construction, that very little Firing is consumed.
   Any Person desirous of viewing and treating for the Premises, may apply to Mr George THOMPSON.

Stolen in the Night of Monday the 24th of March last, from out of the Yard of Mr John CLARKE, of Southacre, Norfolk, Eleven Hogs; Nine of them worth about One Guinea each; One Hog, spotted and clipped upon the Huckle Bone, worth about Two Guineas; One Boar Pig spotted, worth about Half a Guinea, and Holl crop'd [sic] on the off Ear.-- Whoever will discover the Offender or Offenders, that he or they may be brought to Justice, shall on Conviction receive Ten Guineas Reward; or any Person giving Intelligence of the said Hogs, so that they may be recovered again, shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble, and all Expence [sic] paid by me, John CLARKE.

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As there will be very soon a general assessment of the land tax, throughout the kingdom, it may be necessary to inform freeholders, that, by a late act, they are excluded the right