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VGW(HU.752.029
8 May 1752:22 (71)
Norwich [England], February 19. The city has for several
months been disturbed and alarmed by the violent proceedings
of an enraged or animated populace. They had taken offence
at some encouragement given by the magistrates to Mr.
Wheatly, a Welch cobler, lately turn'd Methodist preacher,
who comes in great compassion to convert them to a sense of
religion. But they constantly disturb him with the beat of
drums, &c. On January 12, though he had three constables to
guard him, they beat both him and them, and so cover'd 'em
with mud and dirt, that they could hardly be known. In this
condition Mr. Wheatly went to the hall to the magistrates as
they were assembled. . .
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