An Act passed appointing a committee of twelve inhabitants of Yarmouth to inspect the Haven works, and to summon the Commissioners in cases of need. Mrs. Cromwell, lineally descended from Oliver Cromwell, died at Yarmouth, at an advanced age. A live infant named Sarah Pycraft found in a basket in St. Nicholas’ Churchyard, and was taken to the Workhouse, where she died 96 years afterwards. 1751. George Walpole, Earl of Orford, High Steward of the Borough. Dr. John Butler, minister at St. Nicholas’ Church, and afterwards Bishop of Oxford and Hereford. He died in 1802. An Act passed to open the port of Yarmouth for the importation of wool and woollen yarn from Ireland. 1752. Chris. Taylor, Esq., Mayor, died before completing his term of office, and was succeeded by Giles Wakeman. The Gallows-house on the North Denes removed. 1753. Expenses of Yarmouth Haven amounted to £3,360 3s. 9d. 1754. April 18th. Right Hon. C. Townshend and his former colleague, then Sir E. Walpole, K.B., and Chief Secretary for Ireland, elected to Parliament. Votes—T., 541; W., 518; R. Fuller, 397; and William Browne, 342. Mr. Thos. Olivers made an unsuccessful attempt to introduce Methodism into the town. He and a friend were assailed on the Sunday with dirt, stones, and missiles of every description without mercy, and driven out of the town. Mr. Howell Harris made an attempt in 1760, which was more successful, though at great risk of his life. 1756. July 23rd. William Burton, M.D., died, aged 53. Sept. 1st. Naval engagement off Lowestoft between H.M.S. “Hazard” and a French privateer, “La Subtille,” carrying 12 guns and 86 men. After six hours the Frenchman struck off Winterton, and the next day (Sunday) the prisoners were landed and lodged in gaol. By undermining the prison wall, fourteen broke out, and only four were retaken. C. Townshend, Esq., of Honingham, a cousin to the Hon. Charles, was elected to Parliament by a majority of 32 votes, on the latter accepting the office of Treasurer of his Majesty’s Chamber. Mr. C. Townshend was elected eight times in thirty-three years. 1756. An Act for the better recovery of small debts within the liberties of the Borough obtained. 1758.