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From: "Janelle Penney" <>
Subject: Suffolk items from the Jan-Mar 1782 Norfolk Chronicle
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 06:59:49 +1300


Note: the Norfolk Chronicle was published in Norwich. When no place is
referred to exactly, or the term "this city" is used, Norwich is the place
referred to. Similarly, mentions of "the Castle", "the City Gaol" etc refer
to institutions in Norwich.

Norfolk Chronicle
5 January 1782
P.1, column 3
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

A letter from Alborough in Suffolk, says, that on the 19th curt. a
smuggling vessel landed down a little creek below that town a quantity
of tea, brandy, sugar, and tobacco was carried off in carrs and waggons
[sic], and travelled all night with the goods into the internal parts of the
country. The most remarkable circumstance is, that this very smuggling
vessel took a coasting vessel with sight of Aldborough, and carried her
off for France. A man who was on board while she lay in the creek, says,
that most of the crew were English, and three of them he knew, and says
they were born at Woodbridge in that county; some of the people told
him they had a French and American commission on board.

Norfolk Chronicle
5 January 1782
P.2, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

Saturday last died at Ipswich, aged 73, the Rev. C. DOUTHWAITE,
Rector of St Mary Sporle, in that town, and Vicar of Rushmere, in Suffolk,
formerly Fellow and Tutor of Magdalen College, Cambridge.

St James, Dec. 21, 1781.
Whereas it has been humbly represented to the King, that on the 28th ult.
Christ. BELL, Supervisor of Excise at Saxmundham, in Suffolk, assisted
by four Excise Officers, and twenty Soldiers of the Suffolk Militia, made
Seizure of a considerable Quantity of Rum, Spirits and Tea; and that in
about ten Minutes after making the said Seizure, a large Gang of Ruffians,
armed with Bludgeons and loaded Whips, attacked the said Supervisor
and Officers, beating them in a most cruel Manner, and particularly the
Supervisor, whose left Arm was thereby fractured in two Places, after
which they rescued the said Seizure. His Majesty for the better discovering
and bringing to Justice the Persons concerned in the said Outrage, is
hereby pleased to promise his most gracious Pardon to any one of the
Offenders (except the Person or Persons who actually beat and wounded
the said Supervisor) who shall discover any one or more of
Accomplices therein, so that he or they may be apprehended and
convicted thereof. [signed] STORMONT
And as a farther Encouragement, the Commissioners of Excise do
hereby promise a Reward of One Hundred Pounds, to any Person or
Persons making such Discovery as abovementioned, (except as before
excepted) to be paid by their Secretary on the Conviction of any one
or more of the Offenders. [signed] R. GAMON, Secretary.

Norfolk Chronicle
5 January 1782
P.3, column 3
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

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

Norfolk Chronicle
12 January 1782
P.2, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

On Monday Elizabeth USHER, charged with the wilful murder of her
new-born bastard child, was conveyed to Ipswich gaol, by virtue of
the coroner's warrant.

On Saturday last died, at Ipswich, Mr Isaac BROOK, of that town,
cooper, a man of great ingenuity and knowledge in mechanics.

Norfolk Chronicle
12 January 1782
P.3, column 3
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

To be Sold, an Estate, Part Freehold, and Part Copyhold, consisting of
a Messuage, with convenient Outhouses, and fourteen Acres of Land, in
the Occupation of Robert FOULGER, situate, lying and being in Debenham,
in the County of Suffolk.
Note. For further Particulars apply to Mr George WYMER, Attorney,
Norwich.

Norfolk Chronicle
19 January 1782
P.2, columns 3 & 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

Extract of a letter from Lowestoft, Jan 11.
"I suppose you have heard of the dreadful scene lately exhibited on this
coast during the last storm; the particulars are as indescribable as they
were deplorable. However it is some satisfaction to know, that every thing
possible was done to alleviate the misery of the survivors; some instances
of which I think it is requisite to communicate, for the honour of mankind.
The poor trembling, shivering wretches, who escaped miraculously from
the wreck, were received by Mr CAPON of the Crown Inn, and treated
with that sympathetic generosity which always marks the conduct of his
house towards the distressed. Colonel HARVEY, formerly of the guards,
accidentally passing through the town, heard of the miserable state of
several poor wretches, who in a moment had lost their all, sent for them,
and ordered them to be immediately cloathed [sic] at his expence [sic],
which, with other charitable donations to them, cost him 6 pounds 6
shillings.
The inhabitants of the town, and the officers quartered there, joined
the contributions with the utmost alacrity; so that I hope those who
escaped the devouring ocean were restored to as good a situation as
they before held in life, or nearly so."

Norfolk Chronicle
26 January 1782
P.2, column 3
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

On Tuesday last died, much respected by all had the pleasure of her
acquaintance, Mr SHAVE, wife of Mr John SHAVE, of Ipswich, printer.

Norfolk Chronicle
2 February 1782
P.2, column 3
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

On Thursday an inquest was taken at Sudbury, near Orford, on the body
of James GIRLING, who was found dead in his bed. The deceased had
gone several miles to see his brother, who he found lying dead; they
were buried in one grave.

And on Thursday the 24th, James SMITH, farmer at Rickinghall, in
Suffolk, was married to Miss HAMBLIN, of the same place.

Norfolk Chronicle
2 February 1782
P.3, column 1
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

Deserted from His Majesty's Ninth Regiment of Foot, Thomas BROWN,
a private Soldier, 30 Years of Age, five Feet eight Inches and a half
high, born in the Parish of Binnel [sic - perhaps might be Benwell?],
near the Market Town of Woodbridge, in Suffolk, by Trade a Blacksmith,
very dark Complexion, short black Hair, and Hazel Eyes; had on when
he went away a Regimental Jacket, Waistcoat, and Breeches. Whosoever
apprehends the said Deserter, and lodges him in any of his Majesty's Gaols,
shall receive Twenty Shillings Reward, over and above the Allowance made
by Government, by applying to the Commanding Officer of the said Regiment
at Norwich.
N.B. If apprehended, the Gaoler to be informed a Party from the Regiment
will be immediately sent for him.

Norfolk Chronicle
9 February 1782
P.3, column 3
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

To be Sold by Auction, On Monday the 11th, and Tuesday the 12th
Days of February, Instant, at the Late Dwelling House of William Rix
BLAKELY, of Thrandestone, near Eye, in Suffolk, All the Household
Furniture, Dairy and Brewing Utensils, and the Out-door Stock;
consisting of seven Cart Mares and Geldings, two Saddle Horses, four
Cows, six Home-bred Steers very forward, a Heifer, and some young
Stock, Sheep, Hogs, Waggons [sic], Carts, Ploughs, Harrows, Rolls,
Cart and Plough Harness, and all the Implements in Husbandry.
Note. The Sale to begin each Day at ten o'Clock.
Catalogues to be had at the White Lion at Eye; Stoke White Horse; Scole
Inn; King's Head at Diss, and at the Place of Sale.
N.B. The Out-door Stock to be sold the first Day.

Norfolk Chronicle
23 February 1782
P.3, column 3
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

Ipswich, Feb. 12, 1782.
To Gentlemen, Drovers, and others.
This is to acquaint them that Fat and Lean Cattle are taken in at Handford
Hall, Ipswich, Suffolk, and found with good Hay at 3 shillings and 6
pence per Hundred; Sheep at 4 pence per score; and their Favours
gratefully acknowledged
By their humble Servant,
Thomas WALLER.


Norfolk Chronicle
9 March 1782
P.3, column 2
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

To all Gentlemen Graziers.
This is to give Notice, that on the 14th and 15th of this Instant, March,
will arrive at Hoxne, in Suffolk, a large Drove of very strong fresh
Galway Scots, belonging to Messrs William and Alexander
BIRTWHISTLE, and remain there till sold.
Note. Persons in want of such Stock, may depend upon being
accommodated on the most reasonable Terms.

Norfolk Chronicle
16 March 1782
P.2, column 3
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

On Monday last was committed to Bury gaol, John, James, and Henry
COLLINS, (three brothers) for house-breaking, in the house of Mr
PRENTICE, shopkeeper, at Walsham le Willows, and stealing thereout
upwards of 40 pounds worth of goods.

Our correspondent at Corton has favoured us with the following
melancholy account of the damage the shipping sustained by the high
winds, on Tuesday and Wednesday last, near that place: -- The Millbank,
of Lynn, John RITETRIE, master, to the westward, with wheat, said to
be totally lost; crew all saved. -- The Anstruther, of Dunbar, Robert
TAYLOR, master, in ballast, from London to Lynn; crew saved, and it
is thought the ship will. -- The Francis, of Yarmouth, a Hull trader; all
saved, and the ship likely to be so. -- The John and Betsey, of Burnham,
Robert HOOKE, master, from London, in ballast; crew saved, and it is
supposed the ship will. -- A large light brig, from Sunderland, name
unknown; ship quite spoiled, but the crew saved. -- The Unity, of
Burlington, John ESARD, master, to London, with cord; ship, master,
and three men lost, one man and one boy saved. -- A large Swedish
ship lost on the Newtop; the crew, consisting of 22, saved by a boat
from Yarmouth, at the most imminent hazard. -- The Sophia Magdalen,
Jacob AKERMAN, master, bound to Newcastle, for coals for Lisbon,
went on shore on Thursday morning last.
The five first mentioned ships are all on shore between Yarmouth
Piers and Corton. -- The Unity went ashore on Thursday morning on
Lowestoft Beach.

Norfolk Chronicle
23 March 1782
P.1, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

Beccles, March 16 1782
To be Lett [sic], and entered upon immediately, or at Lady Day next,
all the complete and commodious Tanning Office, situate near the Bridge
in Beccles, late in the use of the owner Mr Benjamin MURRELL, deceased,
and now in full Trade, the situation is a very desirable one for carrying on
an extensive Business, with every convenience for that purpose, with
large Barns, which together with every other part of the Premisses [sic],
are in exceeding good Repair, with a handsome and convenient
Dwelling House, lately rebuilt. -- The whole may be taken with or without
the Stock now in Hand. -- For Particulars apply to Mr Robert AGGAS,
Timber Merchant, at Earsham, or Mr John PLOWMAN, Tanner, at
Bungay, Executors of the said Mr MURRELL, or Mr William CROWFOOT,
in Beccles.

Norfolk Chronicle
23 March 1782
P.2, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library

At Bury assizes, John BALDWIN, alias BALDING, for horse-stealing;
Mary WELDEN, alias Mary JEALOUS, for robbing Mrs Letitia BROOKS,
of plate, watches etc and --GOODWIN [sic], for felony, received sentence
of death. -- The last was reprieved, the two former left for execution.

In the afternoon of Thursday, the 14th inst. a fire broke out in an
outhouse belonging to Mr J. READ, at the Garden-house in Harleston,
which is a very short time entirely consumed the same; -- By the vigilance
of the inhabitants the dwelling house was preserved.

Friday last was married John ROBINSON, Esq., of Denston Hall, in
Suffolk, to Miss CLIVE, eldest sister of Lord CLIVE.

Last week died at Bury, Mr Robert CATCHPOLE, Organist of St James's
Church; he was taken ill when at Church with the Judges, and never spoke
again.











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