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126 NORWALK. [1767.
in this town ; the select men divide the remaining par*
according to list.]
Against Riotous Proceedings.
Nov. 12, 1765. Whereas there have been diverse
routs and tumultuous and riotous assemblies of disorderly
people in the land, and some in this colony ;
and
there are diverse reports of many threatenings of such
further tumults and riotous
assemblies, to the intent of
doing mischief to the persons and properties
of diverse
people, and especially against some in the principall
places of rule and government ;
all of which are contrary
to the peace, and to subvert all order and government
; and whereas the inhabitants of the town of Norwalk,
in general town meeting assembled, taking these
matters into serious consideration, think it their indispensable
duty to bear proper and publick testimony
against such unlawfull proseedings ;
and accordingly do
declare their utter abhorrence and detestation of all
such routs, tumults, and riotous assemblies, and such
alarming threatenings of mischiefs ; and as they think
themselves bound in loyalty to the King, and for the
security of the privileges of the colony, and of the lives
and properties of ye subjects, do hereby further declare,
they will use their utmost endeavor, in all proper and
legal ways, to prevent and suppress all such disorders,
so far as appertains to them to be aiding and assisting
therein.
Burying Ground on Mill Hill.
•'
(Last Monday of Dec. 1767.)
" At the same meeting
the Inhabitants by major vote give and grant all
their right and title to the burying place on Whitney's
hill, so called, to ye inhabitants of the First Society."^