Part 20 (1/2)

1741.

Hon. Roger Townshend and E. Walpole, Esq., returned to Parliament.

Votes-T., 400, W., 391; Howling l.u.s.ton, 104; Richard Fuller, 97.

1742.

John Thacker hanged for killing John Auger with a pistol ball in a shop near the ”Wheel of Fortune.”

1744.

The inquest, chosen for electing a Mayor, locked up in the Guildhall for ten days; in 1765, six days; in 1767, three days and three nights; and in 1814, fifty-four hours.

Samuel Killett, Esq., Alderman, gave the Corporation of Yarmouth a silver oar, double gilt, the insignia of the Admiralty Court.

1745.

Ancient Order of Foresters first formed.

Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, High Steward of the Borough.

1746.

Nov. 25th. Mayor's medal appendant sold; its value applied for adding links to the chain, the two being valued at 166. (See 1734.)

1747.

Hon. E. Walpole and the Hon. Chas. Townshend elected to Parliament.

The Cage or Stock-house removed.

1748.

Nov. 30th. John Dobson Tongue hanged for robbing Mr. Halsden on the Southtown-road.