House of Commons Journal Volume 12: 5 July 1698

Journal of the House of Commons: Volume 12, 1697-1699. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1803.

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'House of Commons Journal Volume 12: 5 July 1698', in Journal of the House of Commons: Volume 12, 1697-1699, (London, 1803) pp. 343. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/commons-jrnl/vol12/p343 [accessed 29 March 2024]

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Martis, 5 die Julii;

Decimo Gulielmi 3tii.

Prayers.

Supply Bill; Payment of Annuities.

A MESSAGE from the Lords, by Sir Miles Cook and Sir Richard Holford:

Mr. Speaker,

The Lords have agreed to the Bill, intituled, An Act for raising a Sum, not exceeding Two Millions, upon a Fund for Payment of Annuities, after the Rate of Eight Pounds, per Centum, per Annum; and for settling the Trade to the East-Indies; without any Amendment.

And then the Messengers withdrew.

Answer to Address.

Mr. Secretary Vernon reported to the House, That his Majesty having been attended with their Address, That he would please to grant a Pardon to Peter Barillau, and Dinah Mason, for their corresponding with France, by way of Trade; and that he would protect them against any Prosecutions, for any Offences by them committed during the War; his Majesty was pleased to say, He would give Order for such Pardons to be prepared; and that he would protect them, according to the Desire of this House.

Ditto.

Mr. Secretary Vernon also reported to the House, That, his Majesty having been attended with their Address, That the Fines of John Goudet, and others, who have been impeached, might be appropriated to Greenwich Hospital, his Majesty was pleased to command him to acquaint this House, That those Fines should be accordingly applied.

Message to attend the King.

A Message from his Majesty, by Mr. Cooling, DeputyUsher of the Black Rod:

Mr. Speaker,

The King commands this Honourable House to attend him, in the House of Peers, immediately.

Royal Assent to Bills.

Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, with the House, went up to attend his Majesty: Where his Majesty was pleased to give the Royal Assent to several publick and private Bills;

And to make a gracious Speech to both House.

Parliament prorogued.

And afterwards, the Lord Chancellor, by his Majesty's Command, prorogued the Parliament until Tuesday the Second Day of August next.