House of Lords Journal Volume 19: 15 February 1712

Journal of the House of Lords: Volume 19, 1709-1714. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1767-1830.

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'House of Lords Journal Volume 19: 15 February 1712', in Journal of the House of Lords: Volume 19, 1709-1714, (London, 1767-1830) pp. 378-380. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/lords-jrnl/vol19/pp378-380 [accessed 25 April 2024]

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DIE Veneris, 15 Februarii.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

Arch. Ebor.
Epus. Dunelm. & Ds. Crew.
Epus. Winton.
Epus. Roffen.
Epus. Sarum.
Epus. Lich. & Cov.
Epus. Eliens.
Epus. Petriburg.
Epus. Oxon.
Epus. Bangor.
Epus. Carliol.
Epus. Lincoln.
Epus. Exon.
Epus. Cestrien.
Epus. Norwic.
Epus. Asaph.
Epus. Cicestr.
Epus. Meneven.		 Ds. Harcourt, Custos Magni Sigilli.
Comes Oxford, Thesaurarius.
Dux Buckingham, Præses.
Dux Shrewsbury, Camerarius.
Dux Somerset.
Dux Cleveland.
Dux Richmond.
Dux Ormond.
Dux Beaufort.
Dux Northumberland.
Dux St. Albans.
Dux Schonburg.
Dux Devonshire.
Dux Marlborough.
Dux Rutland.
Dux Montagu.
Dux Kent.
March. Dorchester.
Comes Poulet, Senescallus.
Comes Derby.
Comes Pembroke.
Comes Lincoln.
Comes Dorset.
Comes Bridgewater.
Comes Leicester.
Comes Northampton.
Comes Denbigh.
Comes Rivers.
Comes Winchilsea.
Comes Thanet.
Comes Sunderland.
Comes Scarsdale.
Comes Clarendon.
Comes Anglesey.
Comes Carlisle.
Comes Sussex.
Comes Radnor.
Comes Yarmouth.
Comes Berkeley.
Comes Nottingham.
Comes Rochester.
Comes Abingdon.
Comes Plimouth.
Comes Portland.
Comes Scarbrough.
Comes Warrington.
Comes Bradford.
Comes Orford.
Comes Jersey.
Comes Wharton.
Comes Godolphin.
Comes Cholmondeley.
Comes Mariscall.
Comes Mar.
Comes Eglintoun.
Comes Home.
Comes Loudoun.
Comes Northesk.
Comes Roseberie.
Comes I'lay.
Comes Ferrers.
Comes Dartmouth.
Viscount Hereford.
Viscount Say & Seal.
Viscount Townshend.
Viscount Hatton.
Viscount Kilsyth.		 Ds. Delawar.
Ds. Fitzwalter.
Ds. Wiliughby Br.
Ds. Hunsdon.
Ds. Compton.
Ds. Mohun.
Ds. Bruce.
Ds. Rockingham.
Ds. Lexington.
Ds. Berkeley.
Ds. Cornwallis.
Ds. Carteret.
Ds. Ossulstone.
Ds. Guilford.
Ds. Ashburnham.
Ds. Weston.
Ds. Halifax.
Ds. Gernsey.
Ds. Conway.
Ds. Cowper.
Ds. Balmerino.
Ds. Blantyre.
Ds. Boyle.
Ds. Hay.
Ds. Mountjoy.
Ds. Burton.
Ds. Mansel.
Ds. Middleton.
Ds. Trevor.
Ds. Landsdowne.
Ds. Massam.
Ds. Foley.
Ds. Bathurst.

PRAYERS.

L. Conway versus D. Buckingham.

Upon reading the Petition and Appeal of the Right Honourable Francis Lord Conway, from a Decree and Proceedings made in the Court of Chancery, the Fifth Day of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ten, on the Behalf of the most Noble John Duke of Buckingham and Normanby; praying, "That the said Decree and Proceedings may be so varied, as that the Petitioner may have the full Benefit intended him by Edward late Earl of Conway's Will:"

It is Ordered, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That the said Duke of Buckingham may have a Copy of the said Appeal; and put in his Answer thereunto, in Writing, on or before Friday the Twenty-ninth Day of this Instant February, at Eleven a Clock.

Episcopal Communion, Scotland, Bill:

The Earl Ferrers reported from the Committee of the whole House, to whom was referred the Consideration of the Bill, intituled, "An Act to prevent the disturbing those of the Episcopal Communion, in Scotland, in the Exercise of their Religious Worship, and in the Use of the Liturgy of the Church of England; and for repealing the Act against irregular Baptisms and Marriages;" the Amendments made by the Committee to the said Bill.

Which were read, and agreed to by the House.

Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to prevent the disturbing those of the Episcopal Communion, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland, in the Exercise of their Religious Worship, and in the Use of the Liturgy of the Church of England; and for repealing the Act passed in the Parliament of Scotland, intituled, Act against irregular Baptisms and Marriages."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill, with the Amendments, 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 Mr. Dormer and Mr. Browning:

To carry down the aforementioned Bill; and acquaint them, that the Lords have agreed to the same, with some Amendments, whereunto their Lordships desire their Concurrence.

Wise's Petition concerning the Judgement in the Cause, Calthorp versus Sir Al. May.

Upon reading the Petition of Thomas Wise, a Minor, Son and Heir of Francis Wise, late of Waterford, in the Kingdom of Ireland, Esquire, deceased, by his Guardian Richard Dalton Gentleman, relating to a Judgement of this House, of the Fifth of December 1707, in a Cause between Reynolds Calthrop and Samuel Batteley Appellants, and Sir Algernon May and others Respondents:

It is Ordered, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That the said Petition do lie on the Table, pursuant to a Standing Order of this House, of the 14th of February 1694.

Address concerning the ignominious Terms offered by France for a Peace.

The House was moved, "That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, to express the just Indignation of this House, at the dishonourable Treatment of Her Majesty, by the Proposal from France, "To acknowledge Her Majesty as Queen of Great Britain when the Peace shall be signed;" and at the Terms of Peace offered to Her Majesty and Her Allies, by the Plenipotentiaries of France; and to assure Her Majesty, that this House will stand by and assist Her Majesty, with their Lives and Fortunes, in carrying on this War, in Conjunction with Her Allies, till a safe and honourable Peace can be obtained for Her Majesty and Her Allies."

To which the House agreed.

And the Lords following were appointed a Committee, to prepare an Address pursuant thereunto; and report to the House:

Ds. Custos Magni Sigilli.
Ds. Thesaurarius.
Ds. Præses.
Ds. Camerarius.
Dux Beaufort.
Dux Rutland.
Comes Poulet, Senescallus.
Comes Winchilsea.
Comes Sunderland.
Comes Clarendon.
Comes Anglesey.
Comes Orford.
Comes Godolphin.
Comes I'lay.
Viscount Townshend.		 Ds. Halifax.
Ds. Gernsey.
Ds. Cowper.
Ds. Masham.

Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet presently, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House of Peers.

The House was adjourned during Pleasure; and the Lords withdrew, to draw the Address.

The House was resumed.

And the Lord Halifax reported from the said Committee, an Address, drawn by them.

Which was read, and agreed to, as follows; (videlicet,)

Address.

"Most Gracious Sovereign,

"We, Your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal Subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, beg Leave humbly to represent to Your Majesty, the just Indignation of this House, at the dishonourable Treatment of Your Majesty by France, in having proposed to acknowledge Your Majesty's Title to these Realms no sooner than when the Peace shall be signed: And we cannot forbear expressing our utmost Resentment, at the Terms of Peace offered to Your Majesty and Your Allies, by the Plenipotentiaries of France: And we do, with the greatest Zeal and Affection, assure Your Majesty, That this House will stand by and assist Your Majesty, with our Lives and Fortunes, in carrying on this War, in Conjunction with Your Allies, till a safe and honourable Peace can be obtained for Your Majesty and Your Allies."

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to Her Majesty by the Whole House.

Lords with White Staves to know when Her Majesty will be attended.

Ordered, That the Lords with White Staves do wait on Her Majesty, humbly to know what Time Her Majesty will please to appoint, for this House to attend Her with the same.

Adjourn.

Dominus Custos Magni Sigilli declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Sabbati, decimum sextum diem instantis Februarii, hora undecima Aurora, Dominis sic decernentibus.

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