494 IN ALL DEBATES IN COUNCIL THE MAYOR TO HAVE A SECOND VOTE.
&c., were directed to view the house where Thos. Sally lives and see whether the foundations may be carried into the South river, and how far, &c., and report, and whereas they have reported, that giving said Sally license so that it may no way lessen the arch of the bridge next Sally's house, would be a means of keeping up said house, which is giving way, and is built on the Corporation ground, ordered, that Sally have the license. That Wm. Gallwey and Courthop Clayton be admitted freemen at large. 28 Aug., 1730. That Mr. Justice Ward, of the King's Bench and Judge of Assize, be presented with his freedom in a Silver box. Present--Mr. Mayor, two Sheriffs; Alden. Allin, Morley, Broclesby, Cramer, Millerd; Mr. Mayor Elect, Fuller, and Rowland. 16 Sep., 1730. That Joseph, son of J n. Wright, be admitted into Blue Boys Hospital on the recommendation of Mr. Saml. Croker, having missed his turn. That Ald. Morley be paid £4 1 Os. for powder and ball for the use of the Corporation. That General Pearce be presented with his freedom in a Silver box and lodgings provided for him at Mr. Owgan's. Present--Mr. Mayor, two Sheriffs, Mr. ].fayor Elect; .Alden. Phillips, Morley, Broclesby, Bennett, Cramer, Atkins, Millerd; Mr. Huleatt and Power.
12 Oct., 1730. Joseph Austin, Esq., Mayor.
Mr. Sheriff Hignet and Sheriff Bald win sworn of the Council as Sheriffs, ordered, that in all debates in Council, when a question is put, the Council in collecting the votes shall begin with the youngest member; on an equality of votes, Mr. Mayor to have the casting vote, and in case the Mayor should have voted so as to bring to an equality of votes, the Mayor shall have a second vote as a casting vote to determine the que:stion. That John Robison, recommended by Mr. Fuller; Richd. Lamb, by Mr. - · H uleatt; -- B_!~nan, by ].fr. Rowland ; John Armsted, by Mr. Power; and John Canig, by Mr. Mayor, be admitted into Blue Boys Hospital
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