January 1728
Anne 2o Georgii Secundi.
DIE Martis, Vicesimo Primo Januarii, 1728.
DIE Martis, Vicesimo Primo Januarii, 1728, Annoque Regni Sereniffimi Domini Georgii Secundi,
Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ Regis, Fidei Defensoris, &c. Secundo, in quem Diem hæc
Secunda Sessio Parliamenti, per separales Prorogationes, continuatum fuerat, in Superiori Domo Parliamenti Magnæ Britanniæ, apud Westmonaster. convenere
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales quorum Nomina subscribuntur, & præsentes fuerunt:
REX.
Fredericus Princeps Walliæ.
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Arch. Cant.
Arch. Ebor.
Epus. London.
Epus. Dunelm.
Epus. Winton.
Epus. Bath & Well.
Epus. Oxon.
Epus. Litch. & Cov.
Epus. Eliens.
Epus. Lincoln.
Epus. Gloucestr.
Epus. Norwic.
Epus. Carliol.
Epus. Hereford.
Epus. Cicestriens.
Epus. Bristol.
Epus. Landavens.
Epus. Asaphens.
Epus. Bangor. |
Ds. King, Cancellarius.
Ds. Trevor, C. P. S.
Dux Dorset, Senescallus.
Dux Graston, Camerarius.
Dux St. Albans.
Dux Bolton.
Dux Montagu.
Dux Montrose.
Dux Ancaster & Kesteven, Magnus Camerarius Angliæ.
Dux Newcastle.
Dux Greenwich.
Dux Manchester.
Dux Bridgewater.
Comes Warwick & Holland.
Comes Denbigh.
Comes Peterborow & Monmouth.
Comes Sunderland.
Comes Scarsdale.
Comes Clarendon & Rochester.
Comes Essex.
Comes Burlington.
Comes Scarbrough.
Comes Rochford.
Comes Albemarle.
Comes Coventry.
Comes Grantham.
Comes Cholmondeley.
Comes Rothes.
Comes Buchan.
Comes Loudoun.
Comes Findlater.
Comes Dunmore.
Comes Orkney.
Comes Marchmont.
Comes Deloraine.
Comes Ilay.
Comes Oxford & Mortimer.
Comes Ferrers.
Comes Strafford.
Comes Tankerville.
Comes Aylesford.
Comes Bristol.
Comes Halifax.
Comes Sussex.
Comes Harborough.
Comes Pomfret.
Comes Graham.
Viscount Say & Seale.
Viscount Townshend.
Viscount Hatton.
Viscount Tadcaster.
Viscount Cobham.
Viscount Falmouth. |
Ds. Abergavenny.
Ds. Percy.
Ds. Delawarr.
Ds. Fitzwalter.
Ds. Clinton.
Ds. Willoughby Br.
Ds. Howard Eff.
Ds. Hunsdon.
Ds. Maynard.
Ds. Cornwallis.
Ds. Lynne.
Ds. Osborne.
Ds. Carteret.
Ds. Guilford.
Ds. Ashburnham.
Ds. Haversham.
Ds. Hay.
Ds. Montjoy.
Ds. Foley.
Ds. Bingley.
Ds. Onslow.
Ds. Wilmington.
Ds. Hobart.
Ds. Monson.
Ds. Malton. |
PRAYERS.
The House was adjourned during Pleasure, to
robe.
The House was resumed.
Prince of Wales introduced.
Frederick Lewis, Electoral Prince of Brunswick Lunenburgh, being, by Letters Patent, dat. Octavo Die
Januarii, Anno Secundo Georgii Regis Secundi, created
Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester, was this Day, in
his Robes, introduced; being preceded by the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, Garter King of Arms,
the Deputy Earl Marshal, and the Lord Great Chamberlain of England; and attended by the Lord Privy
Seal, the Lord Steward, and the Lord Chamberlain of
His Majesty's Household, also in their Robes.
His Royal Highness, standing, presented his Letters
Patent to the Lord Chancellor, at the Woolsack; who
delivered the same to the Clerk; which were read, at
the Table.
His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows:
His Writ of Summons.
"Georgius Secundus, Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, & Hib'niæ Rex, Fidei Defensor, &c.
Præcharissimo Filio Nostro Frederico Ludovico Principi
Magnæ Britanniæ, Electorali Principi Brunswici Luneburgi, Principi Walliæ, Duci Cornubiæ & Rothsayæ,
Duci de Edenburgo, Marchioni de Insula Nostra Eliens.
Comiti Cestriæ & de Eltham, Vicecomiti de Lanceston,
Baroni de Snandon de Renfrew, Domino Insularum &
Senescallo Scotiæ, ac Nobilissimi Ordinis Periscelidis
Equitl, Salutem. Cum nuper, de Avisamento & Assensu Concllii Nostri, pro quibusdam arduis & urgentibus Negotiis, Nos, Statum & Defensionem Regni Nostri Magnæ Britanniæ & Ecclesiæ concernentibus, præsens Parliamentum Nostrum apud Civita
tem Nostram Westm. Vicesimo Octavo Die Novembris,
Anno Regni Nostri Primo, teneri ordinaverimus; &
ibidem, cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, & Proceribus dicti
Regni Nostri, Colloquium habere & Tractatum; quod
quidem Parliamentum Nostrum abinde, per separal.
Prorogationes & Adjournationes, usque ad & in Vicesimum Primum Diem instantis Januarii prorogatum & adjournatum fuerat, apud Civitatem Nostram
prædict. ibidem tunc tenendum & prosequendum;
vobis, sub Fide & Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini,
firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis
dictorum Negotiorum Arduitate & Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, dictis Die
& Loco personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum
Prælatis, Magnatibus, & Proceribus prædict. super
dictis Negotiis tractatur. vestrumque Consilium impensur.; & hoc ficut Nos & Honorem Nostrum, ac
Salvationem & Defensionem Regni & Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis,
nullatenus omittatis.
"Teste Meipso, apud Westm. Decimo Die Januarii, Anno Regni Nostri Secundo.
"Bisse & Bray."
Then his Royal Highness was placed in his Chair,
on the Right Hand of the Chair of State, on the
Throne.
His Majesty present:
His Majesty, being seated on His Royal Throne,
adorned with His Crown and Regal Ornaments, and
attended with His Officers of State; the Prince of Wales,
in his Robes, sitting in his Place on His Majesty's Right
Hand; the Lords being also in their Robes; commanded the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod to let
the Commons know, "It is His Majesty's Pleasure, they
attend Him immediately, in this House."
Who being come, with their Speaker; His Majesty
spake as follows:
The King's Speech.
"My Lords, and Gentlemen,
"I am sensible you are met together in Expectation
of being informed of the present Situation of public
Affairs, and of receiving that Satisfaction which the
Expences already made, and the Apprehension of
their being continued for some longer Time, make it
just and reasonable for you to desire.
"The Execution of the Preliminary Articles, and
the Opening the Congress at Soissons, laid a Foundation for you to entertain Hopes of seeing very soon
the happy Fruits and Effects of a general Pacification.
"But the various and extensive Views which fell
under Consideration, in settling and reconciling the
different Interests and Pretensions of so many different Powers, appeared to be a Work of so much
Time and Difficulty, that the Project of a Provisional Treaty was thought of, as a proper Expedient;
which, being concerted and negotiated among the
Ministers of the principal Powers, Parties to the
Treaties of Hanover and Vienna, was approved of by
Me and My Allies; not without reasonable Hopes of
the Concurrence of the Imperial Court, and the Court
of Madrid.
"But no definitive Answer being yet returned by
either of them, nor the Project of the Provisional
Treaty either accepted or rejected, the Fate of Europe is still held in Suspence; labouring under Difficulties that unavoidably attend such a doubtful and
undetermined Condition.
"It is with no small Concern that I am again obliged
to speak to My Parliament, in this State of Uncertainty; nor am I insensible of the Burthens which
My Subjects bear; and that, in our present Circumstances, some may be induced to think that an actual
War is preferable to such a doubtful and imperfect
Peace: But, as the Exchange is easy to be made at
any Time, and as I am confident I shall not be
thought backward in doing Myself and the Nation
Justice, when a proper Occasion calls upon Me for it,
I hope you will believe that a just Regard for the
Ease and Interest of My People, alone, prevailed
upon Me, rather to suffer some temporary Inconveniencies, with the Daily Prospect of obtaining a safe
and honourable Peace, than too precipitately to
kindle a War in Europe, and to plunge the Nation
into still greater and unknown Expences.
"But, how disagreeable soever these Delays may be,
nothing is more unjust than to impute them to My
Conduct, or to that of My Allies: No Endeavours,
indeed, have been wanting, to separate and dissolve
the happy Union that is established among us; but
long Experience and repeated Proofs of mutual Fidelity have so strengthened and cemented this Alliance, founded upon and united by common Interest,
that all Attempts to weaken it, or to create Jealousies and Diffidence among us, have proved as vain
and fruitless as the Insinuations to the contrary are
false and groundless.
"It will, nevertheless, be incumbent upon us to
bring this important Transaction to a speedy and certain Decision, that, if a Conclusion can be put to it,
consistent with the Security and Preservation of the
Rights, Privileges, and Possessions of Great Britain
and My Allies, the Blessings of Peace may be diffused
throughout Europe, and My Kingdoms again enjoy
the happy Effects of a settled Tranquillity; or, if
this cannot be had, that the Allies may unite with
Vigour and Resolution, and exert themselves in procuring that Justice and Satisfaction which has been so
long delayed. If this should unavoidably be the
Case, I depend upon the Zeal and Affection of this
Parliament, that they will chearfully and effectually
support Me, in carrying on a just and necessary
War.
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
"I wished, and truly hoped, to have seen the Public
Expences very much reduced and lessened before
this Time; but the present Circumstances of Affairs
oblige Me to ask of you such Supplies as shall be
necessary for answering and defraying the Charge
and Services of the ensuing Year, and for enabling
Me, as Events may require, to act with Vigour, and
in Concert with My Allies, who have resolved to
make the same Preparations, and to keep on Foot all
their extraordinary Forces. I will order the proper
Estimates to be immediately prepared, and laid before you: And as the Produce of the Sinking Fund
has exceeded our Expectations, I must recommend it
to your Care, to make a farther Application of it to
its proper Uses.
"My Lords, and Gentlemen,
"It cannot be expected that I should enter into the
several Causes and Motives which may have occasioned the present Delays in the Couits of Vienna
and Madrid; but if, among other Reasons, Hopes
given from hence of creating Discontents and Divi
sions among My Subjects, and a Prospect of seeing
Difficulties arise at Home, have greatly encouraged
them in their dilatory Proceedings; I am persuaded
that your known Affection to Me, and a just Regard
for your own Honour and the Interest and Security
of the Nation, will determine you effectually to discourage the unnatural and injurious Practices of some
few, who suggest the Means of distressing their Country, and afterwards clamour at the Inconveniencies
which they themselves have occasioned. It is more
than probable that Foreign Courts wait now for the
Result of your Deliberations: And, as you may depend upon My Constancy and Steadiness, that no
wicked and groundless Suggestions or Insinuations
shall make Me depart from My present Purposes; so
I entirely rely upon your Wisdom and Unanimity, to
convince the World, that such pernicious Designs
and Intrigues shall not alter that Affection, Harmony,
and good Understanding, which has hitherto subsisted, and I hope will always subsist, between Me
and My Parliament."
His Majesty's Speech being ended; His Majesty
was pleased to retire into the Prince's Lodgings; and
the Commons returned to their House.
The House was adjourned during Pleasure, to unrobe.
The House was resumed.
Poor's Bill.
Hodie 1a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for
preventing the Poor's being defrauded."
Prince of Wales takes the Oaths.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales came to the
Table; and took the Oaths, and made and subscribed
the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath
of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.
L. Willoughby of Broke takes lus Seat.
Richard Lord Willoughby of Broke sat first in Parliament, after the Death of his Father George Lord Willoughby of Broke; having, together with Washington Earl
Feriers and John Lord Carteret, taken the Oaths, and
made and subscribed the Declaration, and also taken
and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to
the Statutes.
The Lord Chancellor acquainted the House, "That
there were some new created Lords without, ready
to be introduced."
L. Hobart introduced:
Then Sir John Hobart Baronet, Knight of the Bath,
being, by Letters Patent, dat. 28o Die Maii, circa Horam Nonam ante Meridiem, Anno Regni Georgit Regis
Secundi Primo, created Baron Hobart of Blickling, in
the County of Norfolk, was, in his Robes, introduced,
between the Lord Privy Seal and the Lord Howard of
Effingham, also in their Robes; the Gentleman Usher
of the Black Bod, Garter King of Arms, the Deputy
Earl Marshal, and the Lord Great Chamberlain of England, preceding.
His Lordship presented his Patent to the Lord Chancellor, on his Knee, at the Woolsack; who delivered
it to the Clerk; and the same was read, at the Table.
His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows:
His Writ of Summons.
"Georgius Secundus, Dei Gratia, Magn. Britann.
Franc. & Hib'niæ Rex, Fidei Defensor, &c. Dilecto
& Fideli Nostro Joh'i Hobart, Chevalier, Salutem:
Cum nuper, de Avisamento & Affensu Concilu Nostri, pro quibusdam arduis & urgentibus Negotris,
Nos, Statum & Desensionem Regni Nostri Magn.
Britann. & Ecclefiæ concernentibus, præsens Parliamentum Nostrum, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm.
Vicesimo Octavo Die Novembris, Anno Regni Nostri
Primo, teneri ordinaverimus; & ibidem, cum Prælatis,
Magnatibus, & Proceribus dicti Regni Nostri, Colloquium habere & Tractatum; quod quidem Parliamentum Nostrum abinde, per separal. Prorogationes &
Adjournationes, usque ad & in Octavum Diem Augusti jam prox. sequen. prorogatum & adjournatum
suerat, apud Civitatem Nostram præd. ibidem tunc tenendum & prosequendum; vobis, sub Fide & Ligeantia
quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negociorum Arduitate & Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, dictis Die & Loco personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, &
Proceribus prædict. super dictis Negotiis tractatur.
vestrumque Consilium impensur.; & hoc sicut Nos &
Honorem Nostrum, ac Salvationem & Defensionem
Regni & Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum
Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.
"Teste Meipso, apud Westm. Tricesimo Die Maii,
Anno Regni Nostri Primo.
"Bisse & Bray."
Then his Lordship came to the Table; and took the
Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and
also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes; and was afterwards placed on the
lower End of the Barons Bench.
L. Monson introduced:
Also, Sir John Monson Baronet, Knight of the Bath,
being, by Letters Patent, dat. 28o Die Maii, circa Horam Decimam ante Meridiem, Anno Regni Georgit Regis Secundi Primo, created Baron Monson of Burton, in
the County of Lincoln, was, in his Robes, introduced,
between the Lord Cornwallis and the Lord Lynnc, also
in their Robes; the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod,
Garter King of Arms, the Deputy Earl Marshal, and
the Lord Great Chamberlain of England, preceding.
His Lordship presented his Patent to the Lord Chancellor, on his Knee, at the Woolsack; who delivered
it to the Clerk; and the same was read, at the Table.
His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows:
His Writ of Summons.
"Georgius Secundus, Dei Gratia, Magn. Britann.
Franc. & Hib'niæ Rex, Fidei Defensor, &c. Dilecto
& Fideli Nostro Joh'i Monson, Chevalier, Salutem:
Cum nuper, de Avisamento & Assensu Concilii Nostri, pro quibusdam arduis & urgentibus Negotiis,
Nos, Statum & Defensionem Regni Nostri Magnæ
Britanniæ & Ecclesiæ concernentibus, præsens Parliamentum Nostrum, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm.
Vicesimo Octavo Die Novembris, Anno Regni Nostri
Primo, teneri ordinaverimus; & ibidem, cum Prælatis,
Magnatibus, & Proceribus dicti Regni Nostri, Colloquium habere & Tractatum; quod quidem Parliamentum Nostrum abinde, per separal. Prorogationes &
Adjournationes, usque ad & in Octavum Diem Augusti jam prox. sequen. prorogatum & adjournatum
suerat, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm. præd. ibidem
tunc tenendum & prosequendum; vobis, sub Fide &
Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo
mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum
Arduitate & Pericuirs imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, dictis Die & Loco personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, &
Proceribus prædict. super dictis Negotiis, tractatur.
vestrumque Consilium impensur.; & hoc sicut Nos &
Honorom Nostrum, ac Salvationem & Defensionem
Regni & Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.
"Teste Meipso, apud Westm. Tricesimo Die Maii,
Anno Regni Nostri Primo.
"Bisse & Bray."
Which done; his Lordship came to the Table, and
took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes; and was afterwards placed
on the lower End of the Barons Bench.
L. Malton introduced:
Likewise, Sir Thomas Wentworth Knight of the Bath,
being, by Letters Patent, dat. 28o Die Maii, circa Horam Undecimam ante Meridiem, Anno Regni Georgii Regis Secundi Primo, created Baron of Malton, in the
County of York, was, in his Robes, introduced, between the Lord Howard of Effingham and the Lord Onslow, also in their Robes; the Gentleman Usher of the
Black Rod, Garter King of Arms, the Deputy Earl
Marshal, and the Lord Great Chamberlain of England,
preceding.
His Lordship presented his Patent to the Lord Chancellor, on his Knee, at the Woolsack; who delivered
it to the Clerk; and the same was read, at the Table.
His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows:
His Writ of Summons.
"Georgius Secundus, Dei Gratia, Magn. Britann.
Franc. & Hib'niæ Rex, Fidei Defensor, &c. Dilecto
& Fideli Nostro Thomæ Wentworth, Chevalier, Salutem: Cum nuper, de Avisamento & Assensu Concilii
Nostri, pro quibusdam arduis & urgentibus Negotiis,
Nos, Statum & Defensionem Regni Nostri Magn.
Britann. & Ecclesiæ concernentibus, præsens Parliamentum Nostrum, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm.
Vicesimo Octavo Die Novembris, Anno Regni Nostri
Primo, teneri ordinaverimus; & ibidem, cum Prælatis,
Magnatibus, & Proceribus dicti Regni Nostri, Colloquium habere & Tractatum; quod quidem Parliamentum Nostrum abinde, per separal. Prorogationes &
Adjournationes usque ad & in Octavum Diem Augusti jam prox. sequen. prorogatum & adjournatum
fuerat, apud Civitatem Nostram prædict. ibidem
tunc tenendum & prosequendum; vobis, sub Fide &
Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo
mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum
Arduitate & Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, dictis Die & Loco personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, &
Proceribus prædict. super dictis Negotiis tractatur.
vestrumque Consilium impensur.; & hoc sicut Nos &
Honorem Nostrum, ac Salvationem & Defensionem
Regni & Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum
Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.
"Teste Meipso, apud Westm. Tricesimo Die Maii,
Anno Regni Nostri Primo.
"Bisse & Bray."
After which, his Lordship came to the Table, and
took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes; and was placed on the
lower End of the Barons Bench.
King's Speech reported:
The Lord Chancellor reported His Majesty's
Speech.
And the same being read, by the Clerk;
Order for an Address of Thanks.
Ordered, That an humble Address be presented
to His Majesty, "To return the Thanks of this House,
for His Majesty's most Gracious Speech from the
Throne; and to congratulate Him upon the safe and
happy Arrival of his Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales: To thank His Majesty for His communicating
to us the present Situation of Public Affairs; for the
Concern His Majesty expresses for the Suspence in
which they are yet held; and for His Declaration,
according to the most ardent Desires of all His faithful Subjects, and in particular of this House, That
it will be necessary to insist upon a speedy and certain Decision of them: To express the Sense of this
House, of His Majesty's Regard for the Ease and
Happiness of His People; and to assure His Majesty,
that, if Justice and Satisfaction cannot be had by
amicable Measures, this House will effectually support His Majesty in carrying on a necessary War:
To express the Satisfaction this House has in the
Union and mutual Fidelity of our Allies, and the
Resentment we have against those who would either
falsely suggest the contrary, or, by malicious Infinuations, mislead His Majesty's Subjects into unjust Opinions of their Conduct: To shew the Indignation of
this House against those, who, by giving Hopes from
hence of creating Discontents and Divisions among
us, and of a Prospect of seeing Difficulties arise at
Home, may have occasioned the present Delays in
the Courts of Vienna and Madrid: To declare our
Dependance on His Majesty's Constancy and Firmness; and our Resolution to convince the World,
that nothing shall alter the Affection and Harmony
that subsists between His Majesty and His Parliament."
The Lords following were appointed a Committee,
to prepare an Address, pursuant to the foregoing
Order; and to report to the House; (videlicet,)
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Ds. Trevor, C. P. S.
Dux Newcastle.
Dux Greenwich.
Comes Peterborow.
Comes Findlater.
Comes Ilay.
Comes Tankerville.
Comes Sussex. |
Ds. Delawarr.
Ds. Carteret.
Ds. Hobart. |
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet
presently, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House
of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.
The House was adjourned during Pleasure; and the
Committee went into the Prince's Lodgings, to draw the
Address.
After some Time, the House was resumed.
And the Earl of Peterborow reported from the said
Committee, "That they had prepared an Address,
pursuant to the afore-mentioned Order," as follows;
(videlicet,)
Address of Thanks on His Majesty's Speech.
"Most Gracious Sovereign,
"We, Your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal Subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, beg Leave to offer the humble and
hearty Thanks of this House, for Your Majesty's most
Gracious Speech from the Throne: and to congratulate Your Majesty upon the safe Arrival of his Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales. This Happiness is
owing to Your Majesty's Paternal Affection; and affords the highest and most peculiar Honour to this
House, and a great Satisfaction to all good Subjects.
The communicating to us the present Situation of
Public Affairs, the giving all the Satisfaction concerning them we could reasonably desire, and the
tender Concern Your Majesty is pleased to express
for the Suspense in which the Affairs of Europe are
still held, and the temporary Inconveniencies to us
which of Necessity must attend it, are fresh Instances
how much Your Majesty has at Heart the Welfare of
Your Kingdoms.
"However doubtful the Event of the present Negotiations may prove, which Your Majesty has laboured with so much Prudence, in Concert with
Your Allies, to bring to an honourable Conclusion;
we must, with great Satisfaction, observe, that our
present State of Uncertainty will soon be determined; Your Majesty having been pleased to declare
your Opinion, in Concurrence with the most ardent
Desires of all Your faithful Subjects, that it is necessary to insist upon a speedy and certain Decision of
this important Transaction. This is a Measure now
become essential to the Interest of our Country; and
will convince all those who have promoted these Delays, or have had the high Presumption to impute
them to Your Majesty's Conduct, that the Sceptre of
Great Britain is in the Hands of a Prince as little capable of being amused as intimidated.
"We are fully sensible that a generous and compassionate Regard for the Ease and Happiness of
Your Subjects, could alone have prevailed upon
Your Majesty to be hitherto patient under these
dilatory Proceedings; for, if this undetermined State
has been detrimental to the Interests of Your Kingdoms, and if it has laid any Burthen on Your People,
it must necessarily have raised a high Resentment
in Your Majesty, the Guardian and Father of
them.
"But if, contrary to Your Majesty's Wishes and our
own, that Justice and Satisfaction, so long delayed,
cannot be obtained by amicable Measures; if the
Patience of Your Majesty and Your Allies should be
abused, and if the only Way to Peace should be by
an Appeal to Heaven in a just and necessary War;
we shall, with the greatest Chearfulness and Zeal,
support Your Majesty in the Prosecution of it, and
enable You to carry it on with Vigour, in Conjunction
with Your Allies. We have this Comfort, if a War
unavoidably must happen, that it will be kindled at
a Time when the Reputation of the Arms of Great
Britain cannot suffer any Diminution.
"The Alliance in which Your Majesty is engaged,
being founded upon common Interest, and strengthened with repeated Marks of mutual Fidelity, will
we hope, effectually defeat the wicked Designs of
Your Enemies; who, by false and malicious Infinuations, would either create Diffidence among the
Powers so united, or mislead Your own Subjects into
unjust Opinions of the Conduct of Your Majesty's
Allies.
"It appears evident to us, that nothing could more
encourage the Courts of Vienna and Madrid, in their
present Delays, than if Hopes have been given from
hence of creating Discontents and Divisions among
us, and of a Prospect of seeing Difficulties arise at
Home: But, whatever have been the various and
secret Machinations of some few, who, through
Envy or Ambition, may have debased themselves so
far as to act in Concert with the meanest and most
treacherous Disturbers of the State; we hope, that,
by their continual Disappointments in their pernicious and unnatural Designs, they will themselves
despair of being able to bring Distress upon their
Country; even though they should, by Artifice and
the Lenity of the Constitution, almost daily abused,
escape the infamous Punishment due by the Laws of
the Land to such Crimes. We entirely depend upon
Your Majesty's Constancy and Steadiness (Virtues
ever inseparable from a great Mind), that no wicked
and groundless Suggestions or Insinuations will alter
Your present Purposes, or induce Your Majesty to
give Ear to fluctuating Councils; and we shall endeavour to convince the World, that no artful Designs or Intrigues shall change that Affection and
Harmony which has been, and we are confident ever
will subsist, between Your Majesty and Your Parliament."
Which Address, being read by the Clerk entire,
and afterwards Paragraph by Paragraph, was agreed
to.
Ordered, That the said Address be presented to
His Majesty by the whole House.
Ordered, That the Lords with White Staves do
wait on His Majesty, humbly to know what Time His
Majesty will be pleased to appoint to be attended by
this House, with the said Address.
Prince of Wales to be congratulated on his Arrival.
Ordered, That a Message be sent from this House
to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, to congratulate him upon his safe and happy Arrival in this
Kingdom:
And that the Lord Privy Seal and Lord Steward
of His Majesty's Household do carry the said Message.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad & in diem Mercurii, vicesimum secundum diem instantis Januarii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Mercurii, 22o Januarii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes
fuerunt:
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Epus. Dunelm.
Epus. Winton.
Epus. Oxon.
Epus. Litch & Cov.
2. Epus. Eliens.
1. Epus. Roffen.
Epus. Lincoln.
Epus. Gloucestr.
Epus. Carliol.
Epus. Cicestriens.
Epus. Bristol.
Epus. Bangor. |
Ds. King, Cancellarius.
Ds. Trevor, Custos Privati Sigilli.
Dux Dorset, Senescallus.
Dux Montrose.
Dux Newcastle.
Dux Manchester.
Comes Warwick & Holland.
Comes Clarendon & Rochester.
Comes Rothes.
Comes Buchan.
Comes Findlater.
Comes Dunmore.
Comes Ilay.
Comes Strafford.
Comes Aylesford.
Comes Sussex.
Viscount Say & Seale.
Viscount Townshend.
Viscount Tadcaster.
Viscount St. John. |
Ds. Abergavenny.
Ds. Delawarr.
Ds. Willougbby Br.
Ds. Cornwallis.
Ds. Osborne.
Ds. Carteret.
Ds. Foley.
Ds. Wilmington.
Ds. Hobart.
Ds. Monson.
Ds. Malton. |
PRAYERS.
Brown versus L. Athenry & al.
This Day the Answer of Francis Lord Baron of
Athenry, in the Kingdom of Ireland, and Dennis Daly
Esquire, to the Appeal of Issidor Browne Gentleman:
Howse versus Browne & Ux.
As also, the Answer of Thomas Browne Merchant
and Elizabeth Anne his Wife, late Widow and Relict of
John Stamp, to the Appeal of Frances Howse Spinster
and Grace Packer Widow, and Administratrixes of John
Howse deceased;
Were brought in.
His Majesty to be attended with Address.
The Lord Steward acquainted the House, "That
the Lords with White Staves (according to Order)
had waited on His Majesty, humbly to know what
Time His Majesty would please to appoint to be attended by this House, with their Address; and that
His Majesty was pleased to appoint this Afternoon,
at Two a Clock, at His Palace of St. James's."
Archbp. of Armagh and Whaley against The King, in Error.
The Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench,
in the usual Manner, brought up a Writ of Error;
wherein
Hugh Lord Archbishop of Ardmagh, Primate and Metropolitan of all Ireland, and Nathaniel Whaley
Clerk, are Plaintiffs;
against
The King's most Excellent Majesty, Defendant.
Days for hearing Causes.
Ordered, That Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays, be appointed Days for hearing Causes.
Committee of Privileges.
Lords Committees appointed to consider of the Orders and Customs of the House, and the Privileges
of Parliament, and of the Peers of Great Britain
and Lords of Parliament.
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Ds. King, Cancellarius.
Ds. Trevor, C. P. S.
Dux Dorset, Senescallus.
Dux Grafton, Camerarius.
Dux St. Albans.
Dux Bolton.
Dux Montagu.
Dux Montrose.
Dux Ancaster, Magnus Camerarius Angl.
Dux Newcastle.
Dux Greenwich.
Dux Manchester.
Dux Bridgewater.
Comes Warwick.
Comes Denbigh.
Comes Peterborow.
Comes Sunderland.
Comes Scarsdale.
Comes Clarendon.
Comes Essex.
Comes Burlington.
Comes Scarbrough.
Comes Rochford.
Comes Albemarle.
Comes Coventry.
Comes Grantham.
Comes Cholmondeley.
Comes Rothes.
Comes Buchan.
Comes Loudoun.
Comes Findlater.
Comes Dunmore.
Comes Orkney.
Comes Marchmont.
Comes Deloraine.
Comes Ilay.
Comes Oxford.
Comes Ferrers.
Comes Strafford.
Comes Tankerville.
Comes Aylesford.
Comes Bristol.
Comes Halifax.
Comes Sussex.
Comes Harborough.
Comes Pomfret.
Comes Graham.
Viscount Say & Seale.
Viscount Townshend.
Viscount Hatton.
Viscount Tadcaster.
Viscount St. John.
Viscount Cobham.
Viscount Falmouth. |
Arch. Cant.
Arch. Ebor.
Epus. London.
Epus. Dunelm.
Epus. Winton.
Epus. Bath & Well.
Epus. Oxon.
Epus. Litch. & Cov.
Epus. Roffen.
Epus. Eliens.
Epus. Lincoln.
Epus. Gloucestr.
Epus. Norwic.
Epus. Carliol.
Epus. Hereford.
Epus. Cicestriens.
Epus. Bristol.
Epus. Landav.
Epus. Asaphens.
Epus. Bangor. |
Ds. Abergavenny.
Ds. Percy.
Ds. Delawarr.
Ds. Fitzwalter.
Ds. Clinton.
Ds. Willoughby Br.
Ds. Howard Eff.
Ds. Hunsdon.
Ds. Maynard.
Ds. Cornwallis.
Ds. Lynne.
Ds. Osborne.
Ds. Carteret.
Ds. Guilford.
Ds. Ashburnham.
Ds. Haversham.
Ds. Hay.
Ds. Montjoy.
Ds. Foley.
Ds. Bingley.
Ds. Onslow.
Ds. Wilmington.
Ds. Hobart.
Ds. Monson.
Ds. Malton. |
Their Lordships, or any Seven of them; to meet
on Monday next, at Ten a Clock in the Forenoon, in the House of Peers, and every Monday
after; and to adjourn from Time to Time, as they
please.
Commitee Journal.
Lords Sub-committees appointed, to consider of the
Orders and Customs of the House and Privileges
of the Peers of Great Britain and Lords of Parliament; and to peruse and perfect the Journal of
this and the last Session of Parliament.
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Ds. Trevor, C.P.S.
Dux Dorset, Senescallus.
Dux Montagu.
Dux Greenwich.
Dux Bridgewater.
Comes Warwick.
Comes Denbigh.
Comes Clarendon.
Comes Scarbrough.
Comes Rochford.
Comes Findlater.
Comes Marchmont.
Comes Ilay.
Comes Oxford.
Comes Strafford.
Comes Sussex.
Comes Pomfret.
Viscount Say & Seale.
Viscount Hatton.
Viscount Tadcaster.
Viscount Falmouth. |
Epus. London.
Epus. Winton.
Epus. Roffen.
Epus. Lincoln.
Epus. Gloucestr.
Epus. Norwic.
Epus. Carliol.
Epus. Bristol.
Epus. Asaphens.
Epus. Bangor. |
Ds. Abergavenny.
Ds. Delawarr.
Ds. Fitzwalter.
Ds. Cornwallis.
Ds. Lynne.
Ds. Carteret.
Ds. Guilford.
Ds. Haversham.
Ds. Montjoy.
Ds. Foley.
Ds. Bingley.
Ds. Onslow.
Ds. Wilmington.
Ds. Hobart. |
Their Lordships, or any Three of them; to meet
when, where, and as often as, they please.
Stoppages in the Streets, Order to prevent.
The House taking Notice, "That there is such an
Interruption, by Hackney Coaches, Carts, and Drays,
in King's Street, and the Passages to The Old Palace
Yard in Westminster, that the Lords and others are
frequently hindered from coming to this House, to
the great Inconveniency of the Members of both
Houses:"
It is thereupon Ordered, by the Lords Spiritual
and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That the High
Steward of the City of Westminster, or his Deputy, together with the Justices of the Peace for the said City,
shall, by their Care and Directions to the Constables
and other Officers within the said Limits, take special
Order, that no empty Hackney Coaches be suffered to
make any Stay between Whitehall and The Old Palace
Yard in Westminster, from Eleven of the Clock in the
Forenoon until Five of the Clock in the Afternoon of
the same Day, during the Sitting of this Parliament;
and that no Carriages, Drays, or Carts, be permitted
to pass through the said Streets and Passages, between
the Hours aforesaid, during the Sitting of this Parliament: And herein special Care is to be taken, by the
said Deputy Steward, Justices of the Peace, Constables,
and all other Officers herein concerned, as the contrary
will be answered to this House: And it is further Ordered, That the High Bailiff of the City of Westminster, and the Justices of the Peace for the City and
Liberty thereof, or some of them, residing in Westminster, be served with the Order of this House, made this
Day, for the Purposes aforesaid.
Parliament office, and Chapter-house Records.
Lords Committees appointed, to inspect The Parliament-office, with respect to the Repairs thereof,
and the Condition of the Records, Papers, and
Writings, there deposited and kept; and likewise
to view The Chapter-house, adjoining to Westminster Abbey; which was, in Pursuance of an Address
of this House to His late Majesty the 22d of May,
1725, directed to be fitted up for the Reception
and Keeping of divers Records then lying in great
Disorder.
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Ds. Trevor, C.P.S.
Dux Dorset, Senescallus.
Dux Greenwich.
Comes Warwick.
Comes Clarendon.
Comes Burlington.
Comes Scarbrough.
Comes Findlater.
Comes Ilay.
Comes Oxford.
Comes Strafford.
Comes Aylesford.
Comes Sussex.
Comes Pomfret.
Viscount Say & Seale.
Viscount Tadcaster.
Viscount Falmouth. |
Epus. London.
Epus. Winton.
Epus. Roffen.
Epus. Gloucestr.
Epus. Norwic.
Epus. Carliol.
Epus. Bristol.
Epus. Asaphens.
Epus. Bangor. |
Ds. Abergavenny.
Ds. Delawarr.
Ds. Cornwallis.
Ds. Lynne.
Ds. Carteret.
Ds. Guilford.
Ds. Montjoy.
Ds. Foley.
Ds. Bingley.
Ds. Onslow.
Ds. Wilmington.
Ds. Hobart. |
Their Lordships, or any Three of them; to meet
when, where, and as often as, they please; and
to have Power to send for the Officers of His
Majesty's Works.
Gardiner versus Griffith.
Upon reading the Petition of John Griffith Clerk,
Respondent to the Appeal of William Gardiner Clerk;
praying, "That a short Day may be appointed, for
hearing the said Cause; and, in regard to the Appellant's Inability to pay Costs, that he may find sufficient Sureties to answer, such as this House shall appoint, in case the Decree appealed from shall be
affirmed:"
It is Ordered; That this House will hear the said
Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Friday the One and
Thirtieth Day of this Instant January, at Eleven a
Clock.
Crewe versus Acton.
The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein John Crewe
Esquire is Appellant, and Samuel Acton Gentleman
Respondent:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said
Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Monday the Third
Day of February next, at Eleven a Clock.
Pocklington & Ux. versus Sir C. Domville.
Upon reading the Petition and Appeal of Christopher
Pocklington Esquire and Elizabeth his Wife; complaining of a Decretal Order of the Court of Chancery in
Ireland, made the Eighth Day of May 1727, upon rehearing certain Causes, wherein the Appellants and
others were Plaintiffs, and Sir Compton Domville Baronet was Defendant, & è contra; and praying, "That
the same may be altered, set aside, and reversed; and
the Appellants relieved:"
It is Ordered, That the said Sir Compton Domville
may have a Copy of the said Appeal; and he is hereby required to put in his Answer thereunto, in Writing,
on or before Wednesday the Twenty-sixth Day of February next.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad & in diem Veneris,
vicesimum quartum diem instantis Januarii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Veneris, 24o Januarii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes
fuerunt:
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Arch. Cant.
Arch. Ebor.
Epus. London.
Epus. Dunelm.
Epus. Bath & Well.
Epus. Lincoln.
Epus. Gloucestr.
Epus. Norwic.
Epus. Carliol.
Epus. Hereford.
Epus. Bristol.
Epus. Bangor. |
Ds. King, Cancellarius.
Ds. Trevor, Custos Privati Sigilli.
Dux Dorset, Senescallus.
Dux Montrose.
Dux Newcastle.
Dux Chandos.
Comes Warrington.
Comes Rochford.
Comes Coventry.
Comes Rothes.
Comes Buchan.
Comes Findlater.
Comes Ilay.
Comes Oxford & Mortimer.
Comes Strafford.
Comes Tankerville.
Comes Aylesford.
Viscount Say & Seale.
Viscount Townshend.
Viscount St. John.
Viscount Falmouth. |
Ds. Abergavenny.
Ds. Delawarr.
Ds. Fitzwalter.
Ds. Hunsdon.
Ds. Carteret.
Ds. Haversham.
Ds. Foley.
Ds. Bingley.
Ds. Onslow.
Ds. Wilmington.
Ds. Monson.
Ds. Malton. |
PRAYERS.
King's Answer to Address reported:
The Lord Chancellor reported, "That the House
did, on Wednesday last, present to His Majesty their
humble Address; and that His Majesty was pleased
to return the following most Gracious Answer; (videlicet,)
"My Lords,
"I thank you for this dutiful and loyal Address: So
seasonable an Instance of your Confidence in Me,
cannot fail of producing very good Effects both at
Home and Abroad. You may depend upon My
constant Endeavours to promote the Ease and Prosperity of My People; which is the best Return I
can make, for your Zeal and Affection."
Address and Answer to be printed.
Ordered, That the Address of this House, presented to His Majesty on Wednesday last, and His Majesty's most Gracious Answer thereunto, be forthwith
printed and published.
Prince's Answer to Congratulatory Message.
The Lord Privy Seal reported, "That himself and
the Lord Steward of His Majesty's Household had
(according to Order) waited on his Royal Highness
the Prince of Wales, to congratulate him on his safe
and happy Arrival in this Kingdom; and that his
Royal Highness was pleased to say,
"I am much obliged to the House of Lords for
this kind Message; and I return them my Thanks
for it."
Bp. Chichester to preach 30th Inst.
Ordered, That the Lord Bishop of Chichester be,
and he is hereby, desired to preach before this House,
in the Abbey Church, Westminster, on Thursday next,
the Thirtieth Day of this Instant January.
Pauncefort's Agent to attend, on account of the Respondent's not answering.
Upon reading the Petition of Jane Mead Widow,
One of the Respondents to the Appeal of Robert
Pauncefort Esquire and Robert Georges Gentleman;
praying, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the said Cause; and that the Appellants may,
in the mean Time, be at Liberty (if they think proper) to compel the other Respondents to put in their
Answers:"
It is Ordered, That the Appellants, or their Agent,
do attend this House on Monday next, to give an Account why no Endeavours have been used to compel
the Respondents to answer; and that Notice be forthwith given of this Order for that Purpose.
Brome & Ux. versus Berkeley & Ux.
Upon reading the Petition and Appeal of John
Brome Esquire and Elizabeth his Wife; complaining of
a Decree, or Order of Dismission, of the Court of
Chancery, made the Thirteenth of November last, in a
Cause wherein the Appellants were Plaintiffs, and Henry Berkeley, George Berkeley, and Harry Cole, Esquires,
were Defendants; and praying, "That the same may
be reversed; and the Reversion and Inheritance of the
Manor, Rectory, Lands, and Premises, expectant on
the Death of the Appellant Elizabeth's Mother, the
Jointress, decreed to be forthwith sold to the best
Bidder, and the Monies arising by the Sale thereof
applied to pay the Appellants the Portion of Two
Thousand Five Hundred Pounds, with Interest for
the same from the Time of the Appellant Elizabeth's
attaining to her Age of Twenty-one Years; together
with the Appellants Costs of Suit:"
It is Ordered, That the said Henry Berkeley, George
Berkeley, and Harry Cole, may have a Copy of the said
Appeal; and they are hereby required to put in their
Answer or respective Answers thereunto, in Writing,
on or before Friday the Seventh Day of February
next.
Goostrey versus Slaughter.
Upon reading the Petition of Chambers Slaughter
Gentleman, Respondent to the Appeal of William Goostrey Gentleman; praying, "That the Appeal and
Proceedings thereupon may stand revived; and that
a short Day may be appointed, for hearing thereof:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said
Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Tuesday the Fourth
Day of February next, at Eleven a Clock.
Isaac to revive his Father's Appeal.
Upon reading the Petition of Jane Meredith and Henry Earl of Mount Alexander, Respondents to the Appeal
of Simon Isaac Esquire; setting forth, "That, by Order of this House of the Third of May last, upon
Occasion of the Death of the said Simon Isaac, John
Isaac his Son was required to revive the said Appeal
in Five Weeks, which he has neglected to do;" and
praying, "That the said John Isaac may be required,
by a short Day, to cause the said Appeal to be revived, or that the same may be dismissed; and that
the Petitioners may be at Liberty to proceed on the
Decree complained of, to enforce an Execution
thereof:"
And thereupon an Affidavit, made by Edmond Childs
of Cumber, in the County of Down, Yeoman, of the
due Service of the said Order, being read:
It is Ordered, That the said John Isaac do cause
the said Appeal to be revived in a Fortnight; or other
wise the same to stand dismissed this House; and the Petitioners to be at Liberty to proceed on the said Decree,
to enforce an Execution thereof, according to the
Prayer of the said Petition; and that Service of this
Order upon the Solicitor for the late Appellant in
Town be deemed good Service.
Boval versus Theobalds.
Upon reading the Petition and Appeal of Frances
Boval, Widow and Administratrix of the Goods and
Chattels, Rights and Credits, of William Rushley deceased, unadministered by Rebecca Duffay deceased, his
late Administratrix, and also only surviving Executrix
of the last Will and Testament of the said Rebecca
Duffay; complaining of certain Orders, or Decrees, of
the Court of Chancery, made the Twenty-ninth of October 1709, and Seventeenth of November 1724, in a
Cause wherein the said Rebecca was Plaintiff, and Peter
Theobald and John Theobald were Defendants; and in
another Cause, wherein the said Peter Theobald and Anne
Theobald, Administratrix of the said John Theobald,
were Plaintiffs, and the said Rebecca was Defendant;
and praying, "That the same may be reversed; and
that a Decree made by the Master of the Rolls, the
Fourth of June 1709, may be affirmed:"
It is Ordered, That Peter Theobald and Joseph
Theobald may have a Copy of the said Appeal; and
they are hereby required to put in their Answer or
respective Answers thereunto, in Writing, on or before Friday the Seventh Day of February next.
Stewart to enter into a Recognizance for Pocklington.
The House being moved, "That John Steuart
Esquire may be permitted to enter into a Recognizance for Christopher Pocklington Esquire, on account of his Appeal depending in this House; he
residing in Ireland:"
It is Ordered, That the said John Steuart may enter into a Recognizance for the said Appellant, as desired.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad & in diem Lunæ,
vicesimum septimum diem instantis Januarii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Lunæ, 27o Januarii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes
fuerunt:
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Arch. Ebor.
Epus. London.
Epus. Bath & Well.
Epus. Litch. & Cov.
Epus. Eliens.
Epus. Lincoln.
Epus. Gloucestr.
Epus. Norwic.
Epus. Carliol.
Epus. Hereford.
Epus. Menevens.
Epus. Cicestriens.
Epus. Asaphens.
Epus. Bangor. |
Ds. King, Cancellarius.
Ds. Trevor, Custos Privati Sigilli.
Dux Dorset, Senescallus.
Dux Grafton, Camerarius.
Dux St. Albans.
Dux Greenwich.
Dux Manchester.
Comes Warwick & Holland.
Comes Plimouth.
Comes Warrington.
Comes Rochford.
Comes Coventry.
Comes Godolphin.
Comes Cholmondeley.
Comes Buchan.
Comes Findlater.
Comes Orkney.
Comes Oxford.
Comes Strafford.
Comes Tankerville.
Comes Sussex.
Comes Pomfret.
Viscount Tadcaster.
Viscount St. John.
Viscount Cobham. |
Ds. Abergavenny.
Ds. Delawarr.
Ds. Fitzwalter.
Ds. Willoughby Br.
Ds. Howard Eff.
Ds. Hunsdon.
Ds. Maynard.
Ds. Cornwallis.
Ds. Guilford.
Ds. Haversham.
Ds. Gower.
Ds. Montjoy.
Ds. Foley.
Ds. Cadogan.
Ds. Wilmington.
Ds. Hobart.
Ds. Monson.
Ds. Malton. |
PRAYERS.
Braine versus Knight et al.
The several Answer of Richard Knight Senior Esquire, One of the Respondents to the Appeal of William
Braine and Elizabeth his Wife, and Henry Mytton:
As also, the joint and several Answer of William
Deakin and Susan his Wife, Mercy Kinersley, Robert
Wilcox and Rachel his Wife, Five of the Respondents to
the abovementioned Appeal;
Were brought in.
E. of Plimouth takes his Seat.
This Day Other Earl of Plimouth sat first in Parliament, after the Death of his Father Other Earl of Plimouth; his Lordship having first, at the Table, taken
the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration,
and also taken and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration,
pursuant to the Statutes.
E. Tankerville versus Grey et al.
Upon reading the Petition and Appeal of Charles
Earl of Tankerville, Son and Heir at Law of Charles
late Earl of Tankerville and Mary his Wife, who was
the Daughter and Heir at Law of Ford Earl of Tankerville, and Heir at Law of William late Lord Grey; complaining of Part of a Decree of the Court of Chancery,
the 17th of December 1711, made on the Behalf of
Henry Grey Esquire, Henry Grey of Howick, John Grey,
and Richard Nevill Aldsworth; and praying, "That so
much of the said Decree, as relates to the Dismission
of the Bill as to Uppark, and the discharging the
Debt thereupon, may be reversed; and that the
Mortgage on Uppark may be paid off, with Interest
and Costs, out of the Lord Grey's Estate; and that
this House would decree an Execution of the Trust
created by the Will of the said Ralph Lord Grey
for that Purpose:"
It is Ordered, That the said Henry Grey, Henry
Grey, John Grey, and Richard Nevill Aldsworth, may
have a Copy of the said Appeal; and they are hereby
required to put in their Answer or respective Answers
thereunto, in Writing, on or before Monday the Tenth
Day of February next.
Abell and Border versus Dene.
Upon reading the Petition and Appeal of Philip
Abell Senior, of Newton Abott, in the County of Devon,
Yeoman, and Christopher Border, of the same, Butcher;
complaining of Two Decrees of the Court of Chancery,
One of the Seventh of February in the First Year of
His late Majesty's Reign, and the other of the Third
of July last, made on the Behalf of Humphrey Dene
Esquire; and praying to have a full Hearing; and that
the said Decree of the Third of July last may be reversed:
It is Ordered, That the said Humphrey Dene may
have a Copy of the said Appeal; and he is hereby
required to put in his Answer thereunto, in Writing,
on or before Monday the Tenth Day of February next.
No Petition for a Private Bill to come in after next Month.
Ordered, That no Petition for Leave to bring
in a Private Bill, shall, during this Session of Parliament, be presented to this House after the last Day of
February next; and that this Order be affixed on the
Doors of this House and Westminster Hall, to the End
all Persons therein concerned may the better take Notice of the same.
Petitions for Private Bills to be presented in a Month.
Ordered, That, in all future Sessions of Parliament, no Petition, for Leave to bring in a Private Bill,
shall be presented to this House, unless the same be so
presented within One Month, to be accounted from
and after the First Day of every Session, or Meeting of
Parliament.
And it being moved, "That the same be made a
Standing Order:"
It is Ordered, That, on Thursday next come Sevennight, this House will take the said Motion into Consideration; and the Lords to be summoned.
Howse versus Browne et al.
The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein Frances Howse
Spinster and Grace Packer Widow are Appellants,
and Thomas Browne Merchant and Elizabeth Anne his
Wife, late Widow and Relict of John Stamp, are
Respondents:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said
Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Wednesday the Fifth
Day of February next, at Eleven a Clock.
Heron versus Heron et al.
The like Motion and Order, for hearing the Cause
wherein George Heron is Appellant, and George Heron,
an Insant, by Fenwick Downes his Guardian and others,
are Respondents, on Friday the Seventh Day of February next.
Moodie versus Stewart.
The House being moved, "That Friday the One and
Twentieth Day of February next may be appointed,
for hearing the Cause wherein Elizabeth Moodie is
Appellant, and John Stewart Respondent:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said
Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Friday the said One and
Twentieth Day of February next, at Eleven a Clock.
Packer versus Ld. Stawell & al. et è contra.
The House being moved, "That Wednesday the Fifth
Day of March next may be appointed, for hearing
the Cause wherein Winchcomb Howard Packer Esquire
is Appellant, and William Lord Stawell and others are
Respondents; and that the Cross Appeal, brought by
the Respondents against the said Appellant, may be
heard at the same Time:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said
Causes, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Wednesday the said
Fifth Day of March next, at Eleven a Clock.
Pauncefort versus Mead.
The House being informed, "That Mr. Blythman,
Agent for Robert Pauncefort Esquire and Robert
Georges Gentleman, attended, pursuant to the Order
of this House on Friday last:"
He was called in; as was also Mr. Hamilton, Agent
for Jane Mead Widow, One of the Respondents to the
Appeal of the said Pauncefort and Georges.
And the said Agents acquainting the House, "They
were desirous to proceed to an Hearing of the said
Appeal, as the Matters relating thereunto now are,
so soon as their Lordships should please to appoint;
the Respondent, who has already answered, being
the only Person concerned in Interest:"
And the said Agents being withdrawn:
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said
Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Monday the Tenth
Day of February next, at Eleven a Clock.
Bill for Relief of Debtors, concerning the Imprisonment of their Persons; Judges to attend concerning it.
Ordered, That the Judges, or some of them, do
attend this House on Saturday next, to give an Account
what they have done, in Pursuance of the Order of this
House, the Twenty-fourth of May last, directing them to
prepare Heads for a Bill for the Relief of Debtors, as
to the Imprisonment of their Persons.
Standing Orders to be read.
Ordered, That the Roll of Standing Orders of this
House be read on Wednesday next; and the Lords to be
summoned.
Merchants of Almaine versus Sir Jacob Jacobsen &c.
The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein the Merchants of Almaine are Appellants, and Sir Jacob Jacobsen Knight and Theodore Jacobsen Merchants are Respondents:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said
Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Tuesday the Eleventh
Day of February next, at Eleven a Clock.
Danson versus Trott et al. New Parties to answer.
Upon reading the Petition of Mary Danson Widow;
setting forth, "That the Petitioner hath, pursuant to
the Order of this House of the Twenty-seventh of
May last, amended her Appeal, by inserting certain subsequent Orders, since the last Order appealed
from; and making the Purchasers, Hugh Watson Gentleman, James Bertie, and Henry Bertie Esquire, under the Respondents Nicholas Trott and his Wife, and
Elizabeth Moor, Parties to the same;" and praying,
That the said Respondents and Purchasers may be
ordered to put in their Answers to the said amended
Appeal:"
It is Ordered, That the said Respondents and Purchasers may have a Copy of the said amended Appeal;
and do put in their Answer or respective Answers thereunto, in Writing, on or before Monday the Tenth Day
of February next.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Mercurii,
vicesimum nonum diem instantis Januarii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Mercurii, 29o Januarii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes
fuerunt:
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Arch. Cant.
Arch. Ebor.
Epus. London.
Epus. Dunelm.
Epus. Bath & Well.
Epus. Oxon.
Epus. Litch. & Cov.
Epus. Roffen.
Epus. Lincoln.
Epus. Gloucestr.
Epus. Norwic.
Epus. Carliol.
Epus. Hereford.
Epus. Menevens.
Epus. Cestriens.
Epus. Bangor. |
Ds. King, Cancellarius.
Ds. Trevor, Custos Privati Sigilli.
Dux Grafton, Camerarius.
Dux Montrose.
Dux Ancaster & Kesteven, Magnus Camerarius Angl.
Dux Greenwich.
Dux Manchester.
Dux Chandos.
Comes Warwick & Holland.
Comes Scarsdale.
Comes Plimouth.
Comes Warrington.
Comes Rochford.
Comes Coventry.
Comes Cholmondeley.
Comes Rothes.
Comes Findlater.
Comes Selkirk.
Comes Dunmore.
Comes Marchmont.
Comes Ilay.
Comes Oxford & Mortimer.
Comes Strafford.
Comes Tankerville.
Comes Aylesford.
Comes Bristol.
Comes Halifax.
Comes Sussex.
Comes Macclesfield.
Comes Graham.
Viscount Say & Seale.
Viscount Townshend.
Viscount Tadcaster.
Viscount St. John.
Viscount Falmouth. |
Ds. Willoughby Br.
Ds. Howard Eff.
Ds. Hunsdon.
Ds. Cornwallis.
Ds. Lynne.
Ds. Guilford.
Ds. Haversham.
Ds. Gower.
Ds. Hay.
Ds. Masham.
Ds. Foley.
Ds. Bingley.
Ds. Cadogan.
Ds. Wilmington.
Ds. Hobart.
Ds. Monson.
Ds. Malton. |
PRAYERS.
Ly. Fauconberg's Privilege; Gaven's Petition referred to Committee for Privileges.
A Petition of Luke Gaven, of the City of Chester,
Merchant, was presented to the House, and read; setting forth, "That he was, the last Session of Parliament,
ordered to be taken into Custody, by the Serjeant at
Arms, on the Complaint made by the Lady Viscountess Dowager Fauconberg, of her being arrested, at
the Suit of the Petitioner; denying he gave any Direction for arresting the said Lady Fauconberg, or consented thereto; and praying the Consideration of
the House in this Matter, and Relief therein:"
It is Ordered, That the said Petition be, and is
hereby, referred to the Lords Committees for Privileges; and that their Lordships do meet, to take the
said Petition into Consideration, on Monday next.
Ordered, That the Petitioner do forthwith give
Notice to the said Viscountess Dowager Fauconberg, of
the Reference of his Petition to the said Committee.
Richards and Robertson to be re-attached.
A Petition of Thomas Richards and George Robertson,
Bailiffs in the Sheriff's Court in Chester, was presented
to the House, and read; expressing their Ignorance of
the Viscountess Dowager Fauconberg's being a Peeress of
this Realm when they arrested her; and humbly asking
Pardon for the same, and praying Forgiveness:
It is Ordered, That the Petitioners be re-attached,
by the Serjeant at Arms attending this House.
To Francis Jephson Esquire, Serjeant at
Arms attending this House, his Deputy or Deputies, and every of them.
Murray versus Erskine.
The House being moved, "That Friday the Fourteenth Day of March next may be appointed, for
hearing the Cause wherein James Murray Merchant
in Leith is Appellant, and David Erskine and others
are Respondents:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said
Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Friday the said Fourteenth Day of March next, at Eleven a Clock, as desired.
Rodd's Petition referred to Judges.
Upon reading the Petition of Lucy Rodd, Widow and
Administratrix to Bampfyld Rodd Esquire, deceased,
John Ivie Esquire and Lucy his Wife, Mary Sophia Rodd,
and Elizabeth, Gratiana, and Juliana Rodd, Infants, by
the said Lucy Rodd their Mother and Guardian, who are
the Five Daughters and Heirs of the said Bampfyld
Rodd deceased; praying Leave to bring in a Bill, for
Sale of several Messuages and Lands in Stoke Cannon, in
the County of Devon, for Payment of Debts; and for
other Purposes in the Petition mentioned:
It is Ordered, That the Consideration of the said
Petition be, and is hereby, referred to Mr. Justice Reynolds and Mr. Justice Probyn; who are forthwith to summon all Parties concerned in the Bill; and, after hearing them, to report to the House the State of the Case,
with their Opinion thereupon, under their Hands; and
whether all Parties that may be concerned in the Consequences of the Bill have signed the Petition; and also
that the Judges, having perused the Bill, do sign the
same.
Standing Orders read.
The Roll of Standing Orders was (according to Order)
read.
Done versus Weldon and Polhill.
Upon reading the Petition and Appeal of Thomas
Done Esquire; complaining of a Decree of the Court
of Chancery, made the Seventeenth of November 1727,
in a Cause wherein the Appellant was Plaintiff, and
Walker Weldon and David Polhill Esquires were Defendants; and praying, "That the same may be reversed,
and the Appellant relieved:"
It is Ordered, That the said Walker Weldon and
David Polhill may have a Copy of the said Appeal;
and they are hereby required to put in their Answer or
respective Answers thereunto, in Writing, on or before
Wednesday the Twelfth Day of February next.
Braine et al. versus Deakin et al.
The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein William Braine
and Elizabeth his Wife, and Henry Mytton Esquire,
are Appellants, and William Deakin and Susanna his
Wife, and others, are Respondents:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said
Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Wednesday the Twelfth
Day of February next, at Eleven a Clock.
Power et al. peremptorily to answer to Nugent's Appeal.
The House being informed, "That Robert Power
and Mary his Wife, Edmund Mandeville and Ellen his
Wife, who, by Order of the Twenty-fifth of May
last, were required to put in their Answer or respective Answers to the Appeal of Augustine Nugent Esquire on or before the First Day of this Session of
Parliament, have neglected putting in their Answers
thereunto, though duly served with the said Order
for that Purpose:"
And thereupon Thomas Crawford was called in, and
examined upon Oath, at the Bar, touching the said Service.
And being withdrawn:
It is Ordered, That the said Respondents do peremptorily put in their Answer or respective Answers
to the said Appeal in a Week.
Eyre versus Daly.
The House being moved, on the Behalf of John Eyre
Esquire, Appellant in a Cause depending in this House,
to which Laughlin Daly is Respondent, "That a Day
may be appointed, for hearing the said Cause, which
was set down to be heard ex Parte the last Session of
Parliament:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said
Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Friday the Fourteenth
Day of February next, at Eleven a Clock.
Judges to attend, concerning Debtors Relief Bill.
Ordered, That the Attendance of the Judges, or
some of them, on Saturday next, to give an Account
what they have done, pursuant to the Order last Session,
directing them to prepare Heads for a Bill for Relief of
Debtors, as to the Imprisonment of their Persons, be
put off to Tuesday next; and the Lords to be summoned,
with Notice of the Occasion; and the Cause that Day
adjourned to Wednesday next; and the other Causes removed One Day in Course.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Jovis, tricesimum diem instantis Januarii, hora decima Auroræ,
Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Jovis, 30o Januarii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes
fuerunt:
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Epus. Bath & Well.
Epus. Roffen.
Epus. Gloucestr.
Epus. Carliol.
Epus. Cicestriens.
Epus. Cestriens. |
Ds. King, Cancellarius.
Comes Strafford. |
PRAYERS.
The Lords being met, in order to proceed to the
Abbey Church, Westminster, to solemnize this Day, being, by Act of Parliament, appointed to be observed as
a Day of Fasting and Humiliation, for the Martyrdom
of King Charles the First;
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Veneris,
tricesimum primum diem instantis Januarii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Veneris, 31o Januarii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes
fuerunt:
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Arch. Ebor.
Epus. London.
Epus. Winton.
Epus. Bath & Well.
Epus. Litch. & Cov.
Epus. Eliens.
Epus. Lincoln.
Epus. Gloucestr.
Epus. Norwic.
Epus. Carliol.
Epus. Hereford.
Epus. Cicestriens.
Epus. Bangor. |
Ds. King, Cancellarius.
Ds. Trevor, Custos Privati Sigilli.
Dux Grafton, Camerarius.
Dux St. Albans.
Dux Bolton.
Dux Montrose.
Dux Newcastle.
Dux Manchester.
Dux Bridgewater.
Comes Sunderland.
Comes Scarsdale.
Comes Plimouth.
Comes Warrington.
Comes Coventry.
Comes Rothes.
Comes Buchan.
Comes Loudoun.
Comes Findlater.
Comes Selkirk.
Comes Orkney.
Comes Ilay.
Comes Oxford & Mortimer.
Comes Uxbridge.
Comes Macclesfield.
Comes Graham.
Viscount Say & Seale.
Viscount Tadcaster.
Viscount Falmouth. |
Ds. Abergavenny.
Ds. Percy.
2. Ds. Cornwallis.
1. Ds. Willoughby Br.
Ds. Osborne.
Ds. Haversham.
Ds. Gower.
Ds. Montjoy.
Ds. Foley.
Ds. Cadogan.
Ds. Wilmington.
Ds. Hobart.
Ds. Monson.
Ds. Malton. |
PRAYERS.
Crewe versus Acton.
Whereas Monday next is appointed, for hearing the
Cause wherein John Crewe Esquire is Appellant, and
Samuel Acton Gentleman Respondent:
Causes put off.
It is Ordered, That the Hearing the said Cause be
adjourned to Wednesday next; and the other Causes removed One Day in Course.
Thanks to Bishop of Chichester, for his Sermon.
Ordered, That the Thanks of this House be, and
are hereby, given to the Lord Bishop of Chichester, for
the Sermon by him preached before this House Yesterday, in the Abbey Church, Westminster; and he is hereby
desired to cause the same to be forthwith printed and
published.
Gardiner versus Cooke and Griffith:
After hearing Counsel, upon the Petition and Appeal of William Gardiner Clerk; complaining of a Decree of the Court of Chancery, made the Twenty-eighth
of January 1726, in a Cause wherein the Appellant
was Plaintiff, and James Cooke, Edward Griffith since
deceased, and John Griffith, were Defendants; and
praying, "That the said Decree may be altered, and
the Appellant relieved:" As also upon the Answers of the said James Cooke and John Griffith
Clerks put in to the said Appeal; and due Consideration had of what was offered on either Side in this
Cause:
Decree affirmed.
It is Ordered and Adjudged, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That the
said Petition and Appeal be, and is hereby, dismissed
this House; and that the said Decree therein complained
of be, and is hereby, affirmed.
Sharpe et Ux. versus Ward.
Upon reading the Petition and Appeal of William
Sharpe Esquire and Margaret his Wife; complaining
of a Decree of the Court of Exchequer, made the
Twenty-fourth Day of February 1723, in a Cause
wherein George Ward was Plaintiff, and the Appellants
were Defendants; and praying, "That the same may
be reversed and varied in several Particulars:"
It is Ordered, That the said George Ward may have
a Copy of the said Appeal; and he is hereby required
to put in his Answer thereunto, in Writing, on or before Friday the Fourteenth Day of February next.
Duncan versus Ure.
Upon reading the Petition and Appeal of Charles
Duncan, Deacon of the Goldsmiths of Edinburgh; complaining of several Interlocutors of the Lords of Session
in Scotland, of the Twenty-fourth of December last, and
the Seventeenth and Twenty-second Days of this Instant
January, made on the Behalf of Archibald Ure; and
praying, "That the same may be reversed:"
It is Ordered, That the said Archibald Ure may
have a Copy of the said Appeal; and he is hereby required to put in his Answer thereunto, in Writing, on
or before Friday the Twenty-eighth Day of February
next.
Widow Pyke to amend her late Husband's Appeal.
Upon reading the Petition of Elizabeth Pyke, Widow
and Administratrix of Thomas Pyke Gentleman, deceased;
praying Liberty, so far only to amend the Appeal of
the said Thomas Pyke, as that the Petitioner may be
made Appellant, and her Son Thomas Pyke may be made
a Respondent:
It is Ordered, That the Petitioner be at Liberty
to amend the said Appeal, as desired; and that the said
Thomas Pyke her Son may have a Copy thereof; and
he is hereby required to put in his Answer thereunto,
in Writing, on or before Friday the Fourteenth Day of
February next.
Archbp. Armagh and Whaley against the King:
The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for arguing the Errors assigned upon a Writ
of Error depending in this House, wherein Hugh
Lord Archbishop of Ardmagh and Nathaniel Whaley
Clerk are Plaintiffs, and the King's Most Excellent
Majesty is Defendant:"
Errors to be argued.
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said
Errors argued, by Counsel on both Sides, at the Bar,
on the First vacant Day for Causes after those already
appointed.
Earl of Grandison's Petition referred to Judges.
Upon reading the Petition of John Earl of Grandison,
of the Kingdom of Ireland; praying Leave to bring in a
Bill, to settle certain Estates, in the Petition mentioned,
to the Uses in an Indenture in the Petition expressed:
It is Ordered, That the Consideration of the said
Petition be, and is hereby, referred to the Lord Chief
Baron of the Court of Exchequer and Mr. Justice Fortescue Aland; with the usual Directions, according to the
Standing Orders.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Lunæ, tertium diem Februarii jam proxim. sequent. hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.