House of Commons Journal Volume 9: 10 April 1679

Jovis, 10 die Aprilis, 1679.

Prayers.

Leave of Absence.

Ordered, That Mr. Wadham Strangeways have Leave to go into the Country.

Absentees without Leave.

Ordered, That all those Members that were gone out of Town before the Order was made, "That no Member should depart the Service of the House, without Leave," unless they appear by Monday next come Sevennight, shall be sent for in Custody of the Serjeant at Arms attending this House.

Leave of Absence.

Ordered, That Sir Richard Cust have Leave to go into the Country for a Week.

Irish Cattle.

The House then resolved into a Committee of the whole House, further to consider of the Act against the Importing of Cattle from Ireland, and other Parts beyond the Seas; and Fish taken by Foreigners.

Mr. Speaker left the Chair.

Sir John Trevor took the Chair of the Committee.

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair.

Sir John Trevor reports from the Committee of the whole House, That the Committee had made a considerable Progress in the Consideration of the Act against the Importing of Cattle from Ireland, and other Parts beyond the Seas; and Fish taken by Foreigners: And humbly moved, from the said Committee, That as soon as the free Conference with the Lords was ended, the House would again resolve into a Committee of the whole House, further to proceed in the Consideration of the said Act.

Resolved, &c. That this House will, immediately after the free Conference is ended, resolve into a Committee of the whole House, further to proceed in the Consideration of the Act against the Importing of Cattle from Ireland, and other Parts beyond the Seas; and Fish taken by Foreigners.

Managers of Conference.

Ordered, That the Members that managed the last Conference, do attend, and manage the free Conference.

Answers to Addresses.

Mr. Secretary Coventry acquaints the House, That his Majesty had been attended with the Address of this House, desiring his Majesty, That a special Commission of Oyer and Terminer may forthwith issue out, for the Trying of Nathanael Redding Esquire: And also with the Address, desiring his Majesty to cause his Proclamation to issue forth, for the apprehending of the Earl of Danby: And that his Majesty commanded this Answer to be returned;

"That His Majesty hath already given Order for the Suing out of a Special Commission of Oyer and Terminer, for the trying of Mr. Redding; and will immediately order His Royal Proclamation to issue forth, for the Apprehending of the Earl of Danby."

Conference with Lords.

Sir Thomas Lee reports from the free Conference, That the Members appointed had attended the Conference; and delivered their Reasons; and left the Bill with the Lords.

Ordered, That the Members that managed the free Conference, do draw up in Writing a Report of such Matters as they shall think fit to be entered in the Journal: And that they do inspect the Journal of the House of Lords, and see what Entries are there made, touching the Commitment of Persons impeached.

Leave of Absence.

Ordered, That Sir Edward Nevil have Leave to go into the Country, in order to the Recovery of his Health.

Trial of Redding.

Ordered, That Mr. Clare be appointed to take Care of the Suing out the Commission of Oyer and Terminer, for the Trying of Mr. Redding; and Prosecution of the same before the Lords are tried.

Adjournment.

The Question being put, That the House do now adjourn;

The House divide.

The Yeas go forth.

And so it passed in the Negative.

House to sit P. M.

A Message from the Lords, by Sir Miles Cooke and Sir John Hoskins;

Mr. Speaker, The Lords intend to sit this Afternoon; and desire this House will do the like.

The Messengers being withdrawn;

Resolved, &c. That this House will sit this Afternoon.

And the Messengers being called in, Mr. Speaker acquaints them, That this House does agree to sit this Afternoon.

Irish Cattle.

The House then resolved into a Committee of the whole House, further to proceed in the Consideration of the Act against importing Cattle from Ireland, and other Parts beyond the Seas; and Fish taken by Foreigners.

Mr. Speaker left the Chair.

Sir John Trevor took the Chair of the Committee.

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair.

Sir John Trevor reports from the said Committee, That they had taken the Matter, to them referred, into their Consideration; and had agreed upon a Vote to be presented to the House: Which he read in his Place; and afterwards delivered the same in at the Clerk's Table: Where the same was twice read; and, upon the Question, agreed to; and is as followeth; viz.

Resolved, &c. That a Bill be brought in, to continue the several Acts against importing Cattle from Ireland, and other Parts beyond the Seas; and Fish taken by Foreigners: With such additional Clauses, as shall make the Prohibition more effectual.

Ordered, That a Committee be appointed to prepare and draw up a Bill for the Continuing of the several Acts against importing Cattle from Ireland, and other Parts beyond the Seas; and Fish taken by Foreigners: With such additional Clauses, as shall make the Prohibition more effectual.

And it is referred to Sir John Trevor, Mr. Vaughan, Sir Gilbert Gerrard, Mr. Booth, Sir Chr. Musgrave, Mr. Hamden, Sir John Hotham, Sir Trevor Williams, Serjeant Maynard, Sir Richard Corbett, Sir Robert Dillington, Mr. * Bockland, Sir John Knight, Mr. Duboys, Sir Tho. Stringer, Col. Birch, Mr. Swinfen, Sir Eliab Harvey, Sir Robert Peyton, Sir John Hewley, Sir John Wyn, Lord Annesley, Mr. Boscawen, Sir Francis Drake, Mr. Powel, Mr. Palmcs, Sir Robert Cleyton, Sir William Coventry, Mr. Papillon, Mr. Colt, Sir Nathanael Herne, Mr. Paul Foley, Sir Robert Thomas, Sir Thomas Exton, Mr. Wright, or any Three of them; to prepare and draw up the same.

Norfolke Election.

Ordered, That the Matter of the Election for the County of Norfolke, which was appointed to be heard at the Bar of this House upon Saturday next, be adjourned till Monday next.

Leicester Election.

Ordered, That the further Examination, touching the Matter of the Election for the County of Leicester, be heard at the Bar of this House on Saturday next.

Motions for Leave of Absence.

Ordered, That no Motion be made on the Behalf of any Member, for Leave to go into the Country, but between the Hour of Ten and Twelve of the Clock.

Leave of Absence.

Ordered, That Sir John Bramston have Leave to go into the Country for Four Days; as likewise Mr. Whitehead, for a Week.

Ordered, That the Lord Clifford have Leave to go into the Country till Tuesday next.

And then the House adjourned till Five of the Clock in the Afternoon.

Post meridiem ejusdem diei.

Lords desire a Conference.

A MESSAGE from the Lords, by Sir Timothy Baldwyn and Sir Miles Cooke;

Mr. Speaker, The Lords desire a present Conference with this House in the Painted Chamber, upon the Subject Matter of the last free Conference.

The Messengers being withdrawn;

Resolved, That this House will meet the Lords at a present free Conference, in the Painted Chamber.

And the Messengers being called in; Mr. Speaker acquaints them, That this House did agree to meet the Lords at a present free Conference, in the Painted Chamber.

Ordered, That the Members that managed the last free Conference, do attend, and manage this free Conference.

Privilege- Petition from a person in custody.

A Petition of John Nelson Doctor of Laws, now in Custody of the Serjeant at Arms, setting forth the State of his Case, relating to the Matter of the Information against him, touching the Pamphlet; and begging Pardon of the House; and praying that he may be discharged of his Confinement; was read.

Ordered, That the Consideration of the said Petition be referred to the Committee appointed to inquire into the Authors and Publishers of the Two Pamphlets, which were printed by Mr. Hill for Mr. Edwyn, by Order of the Lord Treasurer; to examine the Matter thereof; and to report their Opinion thereupon to the House.

Ordered, That the said Committee be revived; and do meet on Saturday next, at Two of the Clock in the Afternoon, in the Speaker's Chamber: And that Sir Francis Drake, Mr. Onslow, Mr. Reynell, Mr. Partridge, Sir Robert Howard, Sir Thom. Exton, Sir James Long, Mr. Foot, Mr. Rushworth, Dr. Edysbury, Sir Robert Peyton, Sir Walter Young, Sir Francis Russell, Sir Wm. Coventry, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Colt, Mr. Hamden, Sir Nic. Carew, Sir Hugh Ackland, be added to the said Committee.

Committees.

Ordered, That all Committees be revived; and do sit on Saturday next, at Two of the Clock in the Afternoon, in the Places formerly appointed.

Conference with Lords.

Sir Francis Winnington reports the Matter delivered at the free Conference.

Ordered, That the Consideration of the said Report be adjourned till Saturday next, Nine of the Clock: And that Sir Francis Winnington do then present the same to the House, fairly written.

And then the House adjourned till To-morrow Morning, Nine of the Clock.