House of Lords Journal Volume 17: 21 May 1702

Journal of the House of Lords: Volume 17, 1701-1705. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1767-1830.

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'House of Lords Journal Volume 17: 21 May 1702', in Journal of the House of Lords: Volume 17, 1701-1705, (London, 1767-1830) pp. 141-143. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/lords-jrnl/vol17/pp141-143 [accessed 19 March 2024]

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DIE Jovis, 21 Maii.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

Epus. London.
Epus. Dunel. & Crew.
Epus. Roffen.
Epus. Gloucestr.
Epus. Cicestr.
Epus. St. Asaph.
Epus. Bangor.
Ds. Custos Magni Sigilli.
Dux Somerset, P. March. Normanby, C. P. S.
Dux Devonshire, Senescallus.
Dux Richmond.
Dux Northumberland.
Dux St. Albans.
Dux Bolton.
Dux Bedford.
Comes Lindsey, Magnus Camerarius.
Comes Carlisle, Marescallus.
Comes Jersey, Camerarius.
Comes Oxford.
Comes Derby.
Comes Northampton.
Comes Denbigh.
Comes Rivers.
Comes Peterborow.
Comes Stamford.
Comes Winchilsea.
Comes Carnarvon.
Comes Scarsdale.
Comes Sandwich.
Comes Essex.
Comes Anglesey.
Comes Burlington.
Comes Feversham.
Comes Radnor.
Comes Nottingham.
Comes Abingdon.
Comes Portland.
Comes Scarbrough.
Comes Warrington.
Comes Bradford.
Comes Romney.
Viscount Townshend.
Viscount Longueville.
Ds. Lawarr.
Ds. Eure.
Ds. Wharton.
Ds. Howard Esc.
Ds. Mohun.
Ds. Raby.
Ds. Byron.
Ds. Vaughan.
Ds. Culpeper.
Ds. Rockingham.
Ds. Berkeley Str.
Ds. Dartmouth.
Ds. Guilford.
Ds. Cholmondeley.
Ds. Weston.
Ds. Haversham.
Ds. Sommers.
Ds. Halifax.

PRAYERS.

Lavallin's Bill:

The House was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the Relief of Jane Lavallin, with relation to the forfeited Estates in Ireland."

After some Time, the House was resumed.

And the Lord Viscount Longueville reported, "That the Committee had gone through the said Bill; and think it fit to pass, with some Amendments."

Which were read Twice, and agreed to.

Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the Relief of Jane Lavallin, with relation to the forfeited Estates in Ireland."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was Resolved in the Affirmative.

Message to H. C. with Amendments to it.

A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by Sir John Hoskyns and Sir Lacon W'm Child:

To return the said Bill, and desire their Concurrence to their Lordships Amendments made thereto.

E. Stamford, Privilege:

The House being informed, upon Oath, "That last Night, about Seven a Clock, George Blanchard, John Brangman, John King, and Amos Dickinson, Bailiffs, by a Warrant from Bishop, Under-sheriff of Midd'x, did, at the Suit of Thomas Nicholls Taylor, enter the House of the Right Honourable Thomas Earl of Stamford, a Peer of this Realm, and seize his Goods, Coach, and Horses, and are now in Possession thereof, in the Time of Privilege of Parliament, contrary to the Privilege of Parliament:"

Nicholls, Bishop, & al. attached, for seizing his Goods, &c.

It is ORDERED, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That the Serjeant at Arms attending this House, his Deputy or Deputies, do forthwith attach the Bodies of the said Bishop, Thomas Nicholls, Edward Downs his Attorney, and the said George Blanchard, John Brangman, John King, and Amos Dickinson, and bring them in safe Custody to the Bar of this House, to answer for their Offence; and this shall be a sufficient Warrant on that Behalf.

To Peter Persehouse Esquire, Serjeant at Arms attending this House, his Deputy or Deputies, and every of them.

Queen's Answer, when to be attended:

The Lord Privy Seal reported, "That he had attended Her Majesty, as commanded; and that Her Majesty was pleased to appoint Five a Clock this Afternoon, to be attended with the Address of both Houses, at St. James's."

Message to H. C. to acquaint them with it.

Then, a Message was sent to the House of Commons, by Sir John Hoskyns and Sir Lacon W'm Child:

To acquaint them, "That Her Majesty was pleased to appoint Five a Clock this Afternoon, to be attended with the Address of both Houses, at St. James's; and that the Lords intend to be there at that Time."

Everard, Fagan, & al. Bill.

Hodie 1a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the Relief of Sir Redmond Everard, Peter Fagan, and the Protestant Children of Sir Anthony Mullady, deceased, with relation to the forfeited Estates in Ireland."

Bradshaw's Bill.

Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the enlarging the Time for Cesar Bradshaw Esquire to prosecute his Claim before the Trustees for the Irish Forfeitures."

ORDERED, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House, presently.

Then the House was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the said Bill.

After some Time, the House was resumed.

And the Lord Viscount Longueville reported, "That the Committee had gone through the said Bill; and think it fit to pass, without any Amendment."

Davenant and Roch, dismissed.

Doctor Davenant and Mr. Roch attending (according to Order), were severally called in.

And being asked several Questions, touching a Bond and other Matters relating to the passing of a Bill, intituled, "An Act for the Relief of Jane Lavallin, with relation to the forfeited Estates in Ireland;" and Debate thereupon:

The Question was put, "Whether Doctor Davenant shall be now dismissed?"

It was Resolved in the Affirmative.

And, after further Debate,

The Question was put, "Whether Mr. Roch shall be now dismissed?"

It was Resolved in the Affirmative.

Message from H. C. with a Bill.

A Message from the House of Commons, by Mr. Gulston and others:

Who brought up a Bill, intituled, "An Act for the Relief of Thomas Plunket Gentleman and Katherine his Wife, with relation to the forfeited Estates in Ireland; and for empowering Her Majesty to grant Writs of Error, for reversing the Outlawries against John Mapas and Lawrence Fitzgerald;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Plunkett's Bill.

Hodie 1a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the Relief of Thomas Plunket Gentleman and Katherine his Wife, with relation to the forfeited Estates in Ireland; and for empowering Her Majesty to grant Writs of Error, for reversing the Outlawries against John Mapas and Lawrence Fitzgerald."

Message from H. C. to return Benovad & al. Nat. Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir Henry Dutton Colt and others:

To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for naturalizing Stephen Benovad, John Girard, and others;" and to acquaint this House, that they have agreed to the same, with some Amendments, whereunto they desire their Lordships Concurrence.

Which Amendments were read Thrice, and agreed to; and ORDERED, That the Commons have Notice, that the Lords have agreed to their Amendments made to the said Bill.

Spring, and other Protestant Tenants of forfeited Estates in Ireland, &c. Bill.

Hodie 1a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the Relief of Francis Spring and other Protestant Tenants of the forfeited Estates in Ireland, in respect of their real Improvements; and for confirming a Protestant Settlement at Portarlington, and of a Charity at Middleton, in the County of Corke; and for Relief of Alice Countess Dowager of Drogheda, and Sir John Dillon."

Lee & al. Bill.

Hodie 1a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the Relief of Thomas Lee Esquire and others, Executors of Sir John Hely Knight, and Peter Goodwin Esquire, with relation to the forfeited Estates in Ireland."

Spencer and Lord Kenmare's Children, Bill.

Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the Relief of William Spencer Esquire, and the Wife and Children of the late Lord Kenmare, of the Kingdom of Ireland, with relation to the forfeited Estates in Ireland."

ORDERED, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House, presently.

Then the House was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the said Bill.

After some Time, the House was resumed.

And the Lord Halifax reported, "That the Committee had gone through the said Bill, and think it fit to pass, without any Amendment.

Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the Relief of William Spencer Esquire, and the Children of the late Lord Kenmare, of the Kingdom of Ireland, with relation to the forfeited Estates in Ireland."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was Resolved in the Affirmative.

ORDERED, That the Commons have Notice, that the Lords have agreed to the said Bill, without any Amendment.

Adjourn.

Dominus Custos Magni Sigilli declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Veneris, vicesimum secundum diem instantis Maii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.