House of Lords Journal Volume 20: 15 July 1715

DIE Veneris, 15 Julii.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

Georgius Princeps Walliæ.

PRAYERS.

Poor Clergy, Maintenance, Bill.

The Lord Archbishop of York reported from the Committee, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for making more effectual Her late Majesty's Gracious Intentions, for augmenting the Maintenance of the poor Clergy," was committed: "That they had considered the said Bill, gone through the same, and made several Amendments thereunto."

Which were read Twice, and agreed to; and other Amendments were made, by the House, to the Bill.

Ordered, That the Bill, with the Amendments, be engrossed.

Meiier's Nat. Bill.

The Earl of Clarendon reported from the Committee, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for naturalizing Herman Meiier," was committed: "That they had gone through the said Bill; and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."

Paterson's Bill.

Ordered, That the adjourned Debate on Wednesday last, in relation to the Third Reading of the Bill, intituled, "An Act for relieving William Paterson Esquire, out of the Equivalent-money, for what is due to him," be resumed on Monday Morning next.

Messages from H. C. to return the Bill to explain the Act concerning Foreigners; Temple's Bill; and with another Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Lowther and others:

To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act to explain the Act made in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of King William the Third, intituled, An Act for the further Limitation of the Crown, and better securing the Rights and Liberties of the Subject;" and to acquaint this House, that they have agreed to the same, with One Amendment, whereunto they desire their Lordships Concurrence.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Bertie and others:

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act to restrain all Waggoners, Carriers, and others, from drawing any Carriage with more than Five Horses in Length;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Pelham and others:

To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act to empower the Barons of the Court of Exchequer in Ireland to grant a Commission to some Persons in Great Britain, to administer to Henry Temple Esquire the usual Oaths, for the due Execution of the Office of Chief Remembrancer of the Court of Exchequer in Ireland;" and to acquaint this House, that they have agreed to the same, without any Amendment.

Heneage, Leave for a Bill.

After reading, and considering, the Report of the Judges, to whom the Petition of George Heneage Esquire and others, praying Leave to bring in a Bill, for several Purposes therein mentioned, was referred:

It is Ordered, That Leave be given to bring in a Bill, according to the said Petition and Report.

Waggoners, &c. Bill.

Hodie 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to restrain all Waggoners, Carriers, and others, from drawing any Carriage with more than Five Horses in Length."

Panton's Bill.

The Report of the Judges, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for explaining an Act made in the Ninth Year of the Reign of King William the Third, intituled, An Act for vesting Part of the Estate of Thomas Panton Esquire in Trustees, to be sold, for Payment of Debts, and securing a Jointure to Mary his now Wife; and for other Purposes therein mentioned," was referred, was read.

Boyee's Pet. against it.

Then, a Petition of Anthony Boyce Gentleman, and Charlotte Maria Barkeley Widow, was presented to the House, and read; praying, "That they may be heard, by their Counsel, before the said Bill is passed; or that a particular Saving Clause be inserted to the Petitioners by Name, and by which the Petitioners Right may be preserved in the Premises in the Bill mentioned:"

Ordered, That the said Bill be read a Second Time on Tuesday next; and that the Petitioners be heard, by their Counsel, before the Second Reading thereof, if they think fit.

Winche, Leave for a Bill.

After reading, and considering, the Report of the Judges, to whom the Petition of Sir Richard Winche Baroner and Humphrey Winche Esquire his Son, praying Leave to bring in a Bill, for the Purposes in the Petition mentioned, was referred:

It is Ordered, That Leave be given to bring in a Bill, pursuant to the said Petition and Report.

Militia Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for raising the Militia for the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifteen, although the Month's Pay formerly advanced be not re-paid."

And, after some Time spent therein, the House was resumed.

And the Lord Delawar reported from the said Committee, "That they had made some Progress in the Bill; and directed him to move, that they may have Leave to fit again."

Ordered, That on Monday next this House shall be put into a Committee of the whole House, to consider further of the said Bill.

Foreigners, Act concerning, Bill to explain.

The Amendment made by the Commons to the Bill, intituled, "An Act to explain the Act made in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of King William the Third, intituled, An Act for the further Limitation of the Crown, and better securing the Rights and Liberties of the Subject," was read Thrice, and agreed to.

Message to H. C. that the Lords agree to their Amendments to it.

And a Message was sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Meller and Mr. Orlebar, to acquaint them therewith.

Adjourn.

Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Lunæ, decimum octavum diem instantis Julii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.