Norfolk Annals, Vol. 1: A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth CenturyMackie, Charles
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Norfolk Annals, Vol. 1: A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century
Mackie, Charles
Norfolk (England) -- History
24.—At the Norfolk Assizes, held at Thetford, the Grand Jury made a
presentment, to the effect that, as hay and corn were considerably
reduced in price, publicans and posting-masters might, without injury to
themselves, decrease their charges. It was resolved “That those
publicans and posting-masters who have already reduced their charges are
deserving approbation and encouragement.” In an advertisement published
on April 24th the post-masters stated that from the heavy duties imposed
upon carriages, the first expense of chaises and their repair, the
increased price of horses and of smith’s work, they could not, without
great injury to themselves and their families, make any abatement in the
charge of fifteen pence (which included the payment of a duty of 3d.) per
mile, they having been considerable losers during the previous two years.
27.—Died, at Melton Constable, Sir Edward Astley, Bart., who represented
Norfolk in four successive Parliaments. He was succeeded in the title
and estates by Sir J. H. Astley, his only surviving son by his first
wife, the eldest sister of John Lord Delaval, of Seaton Delaval,
Northumberland.
30.—News was received of the Definite Treaty of Peace having been signed
at Amiens, on March 27th, by the Marquis Cornwallis and Buonaparte. The
Norwich Loyal Military Associations assembled at St. Andrew’s Hall.
“Instead of field-pieces and ammunition waggons the martial divisions
were preceded in their march from the Hall to the Market Place by two
brewers’ drays, laden with six barrels of Norwich porter, which were
drunk with much joy.”
APRIL.
10.*—(Advt.) “To Seafaring Men. A Double Caule to be sold. For price
and particulars enquire of the Printers.”
—*“Within the last three months nearly 300 paupers have been discharged
from the two workhouses, which at the present time do not contain more
than 550 persons, the smallest number ever remembered. The next
poor-rate, in consequence, will not exceed 4s. 3d. in the pound in
Norwich.”
—*“It appears from the returns of assessment of income that Norfolk and
Norwich last year contributed £111,513 17s. 1d., of which sum £18,801 0s.
3¼d. was paid by persons possessing incomes under £200 a year, and
£92,712 16s. 9¾d. by persons of superior income.”
17.*—(Advt.) “Bear Baiting. Henry Gerrard respectfully informs the
public that there will be a Bear Baiting in a meadow belonging to the
Ferry Farm House, Great Yarmouth, on Monday next, the 19th inst., in the
afternoon. Admission 1s.; 6d. to be returned in liquor.” (The baiting
was prevented by the action of the county justices.)
—William Dunnett, for horse stealing, and John Saunders, for stealing a
cow, were executed at Thetford.
24.—The East and West Regiments of Norfolk Militia disembodied at
Yarmouth and Dereham. The several corps of Yeomanry Cavalry and
Volunteer Infantry, on being disbanded, were thanked by the Government
for their services.
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