House of Commons Journal Volume 1: 17 April 1604 (2nd scribe)

Martis, 17o Die Aprilis, 1604

Calthrop's Jointure.

THE Bill for the Jointure of the Wife of Martin Calthrop, Gentleman: - The first Reading.

Lucas' Estate.

The Bill for the Repeal of an Act in 43 Eliz. touching the Sale of Mr. Lucas his Lands, &c. - The first Reading.

Le Grys' Decree.

The Bill for the Ratifying of a Decree in Chancery, between le Grys, Plaintiff, and Cottrell, Defendant: - The first Reading.

Motions, &c.

If any superfluous Motion be made, and tedious Speech offered, it is, by Order of the House, to be directed and ordered by Mr. Speaker.

Or, if Motion be made for Committees, of Multiplicity, or infinite Business.

Threatening Letter to Mr. Speaker.

A Letter written by Mr. Tey, Alneger of London, to Mr. Speaker, threatening to complain to the King of him.

Upon the Question, whether an Error; Ordered, That he should acknowlege his Fault; being contrary to Order,

He did acknowlege his Fault, and so was pardoned.

Simpson's Debt.

Sir John Shirley bringeth in the Bill, ready drawn, which was formerly ordered by the House, for the Securing of Simpson's Debt, and saving harmless the Warden of the Fleet.

Transporting Ordnance.

Sir Rob. Wroth bringeth in the Bill against Transportation of Ordnance, with some Amendments; which were read; and, upon the Question, ordered to be ingrossed.

Debt to Simpson.

The Bill for the Securing of Sir Tho. Shirleye's Debt to Simpson, and saving harmless the Warden of the Fleet, upon Sir Tho. Shirleye's Arrest, Twice read and committed to -

The former Committees, in Sir Tho. Shirleye's Case, to consider of the Bill preferred for Simpson, and the Warden of the Fleet, in the Exchequer Court, this Afternoon.

Extortion.

The Committees, in the Bill of Extortion, to meet again this Afternoon, in the Exchequer Chamber.

Sea-coast Towns.

The Bill for Re-edifying of the Sea-coast Towns : - Committee deferred till To-morrow in the Afternoon, in the Middle Temple Hall.

Recusants.

Sir Wm. Gray. - The Bill for discharging the Debt and Arrearages of Recusants: - The second Reading and rejected upon the Question.

Mr. Hyde opposeth. - 100,000 l. out of the King's Purse.

Pagett's Restitution.

The Bill for Restitution of Mr. Pagett: - The third Reading, and passed, upon the Question.

Restoring Lucas.

The Bill for the Restoring of Tho. Lucas, Gentleman, in Blood: - The third Reading, and passed, upon the Question. - Opposed by Sir Edw. Lewknor.

Shirleye's Bill.

Sir Tho. Shirleye's Bill, and Committees, delivered to Sir John Shirley.

Alehouses.

A new Bill for Alehouses, brought in by Mr. Hext.

Infants.

An Act touching common Recoveries against Infants : - Third Reading, and passed, upon the Question.

Prisoners.

An Act, authorizing Justices of Peace to deliver certain Prisoners out of Gaol, and for placing them after their Delivery: - The third Reading, and passed, upon the Question.

Sheriffs sent for.

The Sheriff of Cardigan, and of Shropshire, to be sent for by the Serjeant, to appear here in the House; and not by Attachment. - Mr. Winch, Mr. Hoskins.

Religion.

Committees for Sir Fr. Hastings' Motion, touching Matter of Religion, delivered to himself.

Forcible Entry.

The Bill of forcible Entry, &c. - Third Reading, and passed, upon the Question.

Message from the King - Religion.

Mr. Speaker enlargeth his Motion, touching the Message. -

Religion, his absolute Reformation. - Convocation, in some Things, to have an Assistance of this House. -

First to discern what the Abuses are; then to reform; in Point of Religion.

Ordered, To confer with the Bishops.; as Lords of the Higher House, touching these Matters.

This Conference to be thought on, and resolved Tomorrow.

Apparel.

The Bill for Apparel, delivered to Sir Edw. Mountague.