House of Commons Journal Volume 10: 24 April 1690

Jovis, 24 die Aprilis; 2° Gulielmi et Mariæ.

Prayers.

Debtors Relief.

A BILL for Relief of poor Prisoners, was read the First time.

Resolved, That the Bill be read a Second time after Ten a Clock.

Middleton's Estate.

Mr. Christy reports from the Committee to whom the ingrossed Bill from the Lords, intituled, An Act for confirming a Settlement made by Sir Hugh Middleton, Baronet, for a separate Maintenance for Dame Dorothea his Wife, and other Trusts, and for the better enabling Trustees to sell Part of his Estate for Payment of his Debts, was committed, That they had agreed to the Bill, without any Amendments.

Wynne's Estate.

Mr. Fenwick reports from the Committee to whom the Bill for vesting the Estate of Cadwallader Wynne, Esquire, in Trustees, for the Payment of his Debts, was referred, That they had agreed to the Bill, with some Amendments; which they had directed him to report to the House: And he read the same in his Place, with the Coherence; and afterwards delivered the same in at the Clerk's Table: Where they were once read throughout.

A Petition of Bevis Lloyd, Esquire, was read; setting forth, That he having paid Two thousand Pounds of Cadwallader Winn's Debts, and being engaged for the Payment of Two thousand Pounds more for him; the said Cadwallader did, about the last Day of July 1684. settle upon Sir Evan Lloyd, and other Trustees, an Estate in Fee, of the Yearly Value of Two hundred and Thirtysix Pounds, in Trust, to be sold for the Payment of the said several Sums; and further demised all his entailed Estate, for the Term of Five hundred Years, to the said Trustees, for them, out of the Profits accruing during Cadwallader's Life, to Pay the Debts and Monies, in a Schedule, to the Deed annexed, mentioned: Which Trust not being performed, the Petitioner was forced to sue the said Cadwallader, and his Trustees, in Chancery, for a Performance of the Trust: And praying, That his Right in and to the Premises may be saved, by a Proviso to be inserted into the Bill lying before this House, for vesting the said Estate in Trustees for Payment of Debts.

A Petition of George Wadley, Assignee of the Commissioners of Bankrupt, upon a Commission awarded against Roger Williams and Morgan Whitley, Woolen Drapers, was read; setting forth, That Cadwallader Wynne was justly indebted to the said Roger Williams (his Brother-inLaw) in Eighty-three Pounds, or thereabouts: Which said Mr. Williams and Whitley becoming Bankrupts, their Estate was assigned over to the Petitioner; and, amongst others, the aforesaid Debt, to which the Petitioner is justly intituled: And praying, That the said Debt may be included in the Bill before this House, for vesting Cad. Wynn's Estate in Trustees, for Payment of his Debts.

Resolved, That the Bill be re-committed to the same Committee: Who are to meet To-morrow in the Afternoon at Three of the Clock.

Ordered, That the Consideration of the said Petition of Bevis Lloyd be referred to the Committee to whom the Bill for vesting the Estate of Cadwallader Wynne, Esquire, in Trustees, for Payment of his Debts, is referred.

Ordered, That the Consideration of the said Petition of George Wadley be referred to the Committee to whom the Bill for vesting the Estate of Cadwallader Wynne, Esquire, in Trustees, for Payment of his Debts, is referred.

Edward's Estate.

Mr. Brewer reports from the Committee to whom the ingrossed Bill from the Lords, intituled, An Act, whereby the Freehold and Inheritance of the Manor of Loleworth, alias Lollworth, and the Advowson of the Church of Lollworth in the County of Cambridge, and divers other Lands and Hereditaments in Loleworth aforesaid, and in Long Stanton in the said County, are vested in Altham Smith, of Greys Inn in the County of Middlesex, Esquire, and Wm. Gore, of London, Merchant, and their Heirs, in Feesimple in Possession, to the Use of them and their Heirs, in Trust for John Edwards, of Debden Hall in the County of Essex, Esquire, and his Heirs, to the Intent the same may be sold, was committed, That they had agreed to the Bill, without any Amendments.

Great Marlow Sale of Lands.

Mr. Price reports from the Committee to whom the ingrossed Bill from the Lords, intituled, An Act for Sale of the Capital Messuage or Mansion House of Harlford, and Manor of Great Marlow, and other Lands in the County of Bucks, was committed, That they had agreed to the Bill, without any Amendments.

Earl of Shaftsbury's Estate.

Sir Wm. Cooper reports from the Committee to whom the ingrossed Bill from the Lords, intituled, An Act for making Provision for the Daughters and younger Sons of the late Earl of Shaftsbury, was committed, That they had agreed to the Bill, with some Amendments: Which he read in his Place, with the Coherence; and afterwards, delivered the same in at the Clerk's Table: Where the same were once read throughout; and afterwards a Second time, one by one; and, upon the Question severally put thereupon, agreed unto by the House; and are as followeth; viz.

Press 5, Line 41, at the End of the Line leave out "by."

Press 9, Line 15, after "Annuities," leave out "or."

Earl of Essex's Estate.

Mr. Clerke reports from the Committee to whom the ingrossed Bill from the Lords, intituled, An Act to enable Algernoon Earl of Essex to make a Wife a Jointure, and for raising Monies for Payment of Six thousand Pounds borrowed to make up the Lady Morpeth's Portion, was committed, That they had, according to the Order of the House, taken Care to make a Provision for Children; and therefore had made several Amendments to the Bill, and therewith had agreed to the Bill: Which Amendments the said Mr. Clerke read in his Place, with the Coherence; and afterwards, delivered the same in at the Clerk's Table; Where the same were once read throughout; and afterwards, a Second time, one by one; and, upon the Question severally put thereupon, agreed unto by the House; and are as followeth; viz.

Press 1, Line 5 and 6, after the Word "Male," leave out these Words, "the Remainder in Fee in himself, and his Heirs;" and, instead thereof, insert these Words, "with other Remainders over."

Press 2, Line 40, after the Word "Wife," add these Words, "or make any Settlements of his Estate."

Press 3, Line 1, after the Word "marry," add these Words, "and make Settlements of his Estate, with such Approbation as hereafter is expressed."

Press 3, Line 5, after the Word "Jointures," add these Words, "or Settlements."

Press 5, Line 20, after the Word "secured," and before the Word "saving," add the new Clause (A).

Press 5, Line 26, after the Word "Earl," add these Words, "and the Heirs-of the Body of the said Eliz. Lady Capell."

Leave for Member to attend Lords.

Ordered, That Serjeant Hutchins have Leave to attend the Lords, as Counsel, in a Cause between Dashwood and Champante.

Cinque Ports Elections.

A Bill for regulating Elections of Members to serve in Parliament for the Cinque Ports, was read a Second time.

Ordered, That the Bill be ingrossed.

Woolen Manufacture.

Ordered, That Leave be given to bring in a Bill for the better Improvement of the Woolen Manufacture: And it is recommended to Mr. John Gray to take care therein.

Privilege- Petition from a person in custody.

A Petition of Wm. Becket, Mayor of the Town of Bedford, was read; setting forth, That he having been in Custody ever since the Twelfth Instant, by Order of this House, to his great Charge and Damage; and being heartily sorry that he hath offended this House; and praying to be discharged from his Confinement.

Ordered, That he be brought to the Bar on Saturday Morning next.

Aulnage Duty.

A Bill to collect the Duty of Aulnage at the Customhouse, was read the First time.

Resolved, That the Bill be read a Second time on Monday Morning next, at Ten of the Clock.

Commissioners of Accompts.

A Bill to appoint and enable Commissioners to take an Accompt of all publick Monies, since the Fifth of November 1688, was read the Second time.

Resolved, That the Bill be committed to Sir Phil. Skippon, Sir Christopher Musgrave, Mr. Paul Foley, Mr. Done, Mr. Buckley, Sir Tho. Travell, Sir Robert Rich, Mr. Bickerstaffe, Sir Mark Milbanck, Sir Pet. Coryton, Colonel Lee, Mr. Arnold, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Traverse, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Onslow, Mr. Thornhaugh, Sir Sam. Bernadiston, Sir Gervas Elwes, Sir Edw. Hussey, Mr. Harcourt, Mr. Holt, Sir John Bowles, Mr. Wharton, Lord Marquis Winchester, Sir John Brownlow, Sir Robert Davers, Sir John Guise, Sir Wm. Ellis, Sir John Knachbull, Colonel Austen, Colonel Birch, Mr. England, Mr. Tho. Foley, Mr. Fuller, Mr. Solicitor General, Sir Robert Clayton, Sir Wm. Poultney, Major Vincent, Mr. Cary, Sir John Knight, Mr. Carew, Sir Wm. Whitlock, Mr. Slater, Mr. Gray, Sir Orlando Gee, Mr. Christy, Sir John Bancks, Mr. Bockland, Sir Walter Young, Sir Tho. Clarges, Mr. Philip Foley, Sir Edw. Seymour, Sir Tho. Hussey, Sir Rich. Hart, Sir Rob. Cotton, Mr. Price, Mr. Preston, Sir Jos. Tredenham, Sir Wm. Yorke, Sir Wm. Honeywood, Mr. Glemham, Mr. Goldwell, Sir Math. Andrews, Mr. Bedingfeild, Mr. Kenyon, Sir John Wynne, Sir John Dorrell, Sir Edw. Windham, Mr. Palmes, Sir John Cary, Mr. Bridges, Mr. How, Sir Rich. Standish, Master of the Rolls, Sir Hen. Capell, Serjeant Tremaine, Mr. Colt, Sir Edm. Jennings, Mr. Boscawen, Mr. Fenwick, Mr. Wilmot: And they are to meet this Afternoon at Three of the Clock, in the Speaker's Chamber.

Resolved, That the Commissioners be nominated by the House.

And the Question being put, That no Member of the House be a Commissioner in the said Bill;

It passed in the Negative.

Privilege.

Ordered, That the Report upon Mr. Montague's Petition be made To-morrow Morning at Ten of the Clock.

Foster's Estate.

A Message from the Lords, by Sir Robert Legard and Mr. Meredeth:

Mr. Speaker, The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act to enable Sir Humphry Foster to settle and dispose Lands: To which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

And then the Messengers withdrew.

A Member to attend.

Ordered, That Anthony Row, Esquire, a Member of this House, do attend in his Place To-morrow Morning at Ten of the Clock: And that the Serjeant do give him Notice thereof.

London Corporation.

Then the Order for the House to resolve into a Committee of the whole House, upon the Bill for reversing the Judgment upon a Quo Warranto against the City of London, and restoring the City to its ancient Privileges, was read; and also, the Order for hearing Counsel to such Points as the House should direct:

And Counsel attending;

They were called in: Who informed the House, To what Heads they desired to be heard:

And the Counsel being withdrawn;

The Question being put, That the Counsel should be at this Time heard;

It passed in the Negative.

Then the Question being put, That the House do adjourn;

It passed in the Negative.

Resolved, That Mr. Speaker do leave the Chair.

Mr. Speaker left the Chair.

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair.

A Motion being made, and the Question being put, That the House do now adjourn;

The House divided.

The Noes go forth.

So it passed in the Negative.

Resolved, That Mr. Gray do take the Chair of the Committee of the whole House.

Mr. Speaker left the Chair.

Mr. Gray took the Chair of the Committee.

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair.

Mr. Gray reports from the Committee of the whole House, That they had sat, and made some Progress in the Bill; and had directed him to move the House, That the Committee may have Leave to sit again on Saturday Morning next, at Ten a Clock.

Resolved, That the House will, on Saturday Morning next, at Ten a Clock, resolve itself into a Committee of the whole House, to proceed in the further Consideration of the said Bill.

Address respecting London Lieutenancy.

A Motion being made, and the Question being proposed, That the humble Thanks of this House be presented to his Majesty, for the great Care he has expressed of the Church of England, in the late Alteration he has made in the Lieutenancy of the City of London;

The Question was put, That these Words, "in the Lieutenancy of the City of London," do stand in the Question;

The House divided.

The Yeas go forth.

So it was resolved in the Affirmative.

Resolved, That the humble Thanks of this House be presented to his Majesty, for the great Care he has expressed of the Church of England, in the late Alterations he has made in the Lieutenancy of the City of London.

Resolved, That the whole House do attend his Majesty with the said Address.

Ordered, That such Members of this House, as are of his Majesty's most honourable Privy Council, do wait upon his Majesty, to know his Pleasure, When he will be attended.

Oath of Abjuration.

Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to prepare and draw up an Oath of Abjuration of the late King James, that all Persons, in any Employment or Trust, Ecclesiastical, Civil, or Military, shall be obliged to take: And that the Committee do prepare and bring in a Bill for that Purpose.

And it is referred to Mr. Comptroller, Earl of Bellamont, Colonel Birch, Sir Hen. Goodrick, Colonel Austen, Sir Christopher Musgrave, Sir Hen. Goff, Sir Sam. Bernadiston, Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Walter Young, Sir John Lowther, Sir Geo. Hutchins, Mr. Finch, Mr. Holt, Mr. Waller, Mr. Arnold, Mr. Solicitor General, Sir Cha. Raleigh, Mr. Palmes, Sir Tho. Clarges, Sir Hen. Johnson, Sir Edmund Jennings, Mr. Paul Foley, Sir Tho. Littleton, Mr. Brockman, Mr. Clerke, Sir Edw. Seymour, Sir John Guise, Sir Tho. Travell, Sir Jos. Tredenham, Sir Tho. Haslerig, Mr. Harcourt, Serjeant Tremaine, Mr. Bockland, Mr. Peirpoint, Sir Hen. Ashurst, Mr. Howard; or any Three of them.

Resolved, That it be an Instruction to the said Committee, That such Persons as will not take the said Oath shall be committed, without Bail or Mainprize.

Committees.

Ordered, That all Committees be adjourned.

London Orphans.

Resolved, That the House will, upon Tuesday Morning next, at Ten a Clock, resolve itself into a Committee of the whole House, to consider of Ways to satisfy the Debts due to the Orphans of the City of London.

And then the House adjourned till To-morrow Morning, Eight a Clock.