Journal of the House of Lords: Volume 11, 1660-1666. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1767-1830.
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In this section
DIE Saturni, videlicet, 11 die Maii.
Domini præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS, by Dr. Hodges.
Ld. Chancellor introduced as E. of Clarendon.
Hodie the Lord Chancellor, being created Earl of Clarendon, was brought from the lower End of the Parliament House, between the Earl of Northumb'l. and the Earl of Brecknock Lord Steward, up to the State, the Lord Great Chamberlain going before, all in their Robes, and Garter King of Arms in his Coat of Arms, with the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, before him. His Lordship laid down his Patent and his Writ of Summons upon the Chair of State, upon his Knee; and from thence took them, and gave them to the Clerk of the Parliaments, who brought them to his Table, and read the Writ of Summons. Which being done, he was placed in his due Place, as Earl, next below the Earl of Brecknock. Which being done, his Lordship went to the Wool-sack, and sat there as Speaker.
E. of Essex introduced.
Next, Arthur Lord Capell, being created Earl of Essex, was introduced, between the Earl of Northumb'l. and the Earl of Suffolk, being all in their Robes, the Lord Great Chamberlain, and Garter King of Arms in his Coat of Arms, and the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, going before his Lordship, delivered his Patent and Writ of Summons to the Lord Chancellor, kneeling, who delivered them to the Clerk of the Parliaments, who read his Writ of Summons: And then his Lordship was brought to the Earls Bench, and placed next below the Earl of Clarendon.
E. of Anglesey introduced.
In the like Manner Arthur Earl of Anglesey was introducted, by the Earl of Northumb. and the Earl of Brecknock, with the same Ceremony; and his Writ being read, he was placed upon the Earls Bench, next below the Earl of Cardigan.
E. of Carlisle introduced.
And Charles Earl of Carlisle was brought in, by the Earl of Suffolke and the Earl of Cleveland, with the like Ceremonies; and his Writ being read, he was placed on the Earls Bench, next below the Earl of Bath.
Ld. Holles introduced.
In the like Manner Denzell Lord Holles was brought in, between the Lord Robertes and the Lord Lexington; and his Writ being read, he was placed upon the Barons Bench, next below the Lord Berkley of Stratton.
Ld. Delamer introduced.
So also was George Booth Lord Delamer brought in, between the Lord Berkeley of Berkley and the Lord Bellasis. His Writ being read, he was placed upon the Barons Bench, next below the Lord Cornwallis.
Ld. Townsend introduced.
In the same Manner Horatio Lord Townesend was introducted, between the Lord Berkley of Berkley and the Lord Maynard; and his Writ being read, he was placed on the Baron's Bench, next below the Lord Delamer.
Ld. Ashley introduced.
And Anthony Ashley Cooper Lord Ashley was brought in the like Manner, between the Lord Windsor and the Lord Hatton; and his Writ being read, he was placed on the Barons Bench, next below the Lord Towenesend.
Ld. Crewe introduced.
In the like Manner John Lord Crewe was introduced, between the Lord Mountagu and the Lord Rockingham; and his Writ being read, he was brought to the Barons Bench, and placed next below the Lord Ashley.
E. of Cardigan introduced.
So also Thomas Earl of Cardigan was brought in, with the like Ceremonies, between the Earl of Shrewsbury and the Earl of Chesterfeild; and his Writ being read, he was brought to the Earls Bench, and placed next below the Earl of Essex.
E. of Bath introduced.
In the same Manner John Earl of Bath was introducted, between the Earl of Brecknock and the Earl of Chesterfeild; and his Writ being read, he was brought to the Earls Bench, and placed next below the Earl of Anglesey.
Standing Orders read.
Next, the Roll of Standing Orders of this House was read.
Rivers of Stower and Salwerpe, Bill.
Hodie 1a vice lecta est Billa, "An Act for making navigable the Rivers of Stower and Salwerpe, and the Rivulets running into the same, in the Counties of Worcester and Stafford."
E. of Shrewsbury, Leave to be absent.
ORDERED, That the Earl of Shrewsbury hath Leave to be absent from attending the Service of this House, for a small Time.
E. of Oxon's Petition.
ORDERED, That the Petition of the Earl of Oxon, touching the Title of the Lord Great Chamberlain's Place, shall be taken into Consideration on Monday Morning next.
Committee of Privileges.
ORDERED, That these Lords following are appointed to take Consideration of the Customs and Orders of the House, and Privileges of the Peers of this Kingdom, and Lords of Parliament; (videlicet,)
Their Lordships, or any Seven; to meet on Monday next, in the Afternoon, at Three of the Clock; and have Power to adjourn from Time to Time, as they shall think fit.
Sub-committee for D.
ORDERED, That these Lords following are appointed to take Consideration of the Customs and Orders of the House, and Privileges of the Peers of this Kingdom and Lords of Parliament, and to peruse and perfect the Journal Book; (videlicet,)
Their Lordships, or any Three; to meet every Saturday in the Afternoon, at Three of the Clock, where they please.
Committee for Petitions.
Lords Committees appointed to consider of Petitions, and report their Opinions thereof to this House:
Their Lordships, or any Seven; to meet on Tuesday in the Afternoon, at Three of the Clock, in the Painted Chamber; and have Power to adjourn from Time to Time, as they shall please.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque in diem Lunæ, videlicet, 13 diem instantis Maii, hora nona Aurora, Dominis sic decernentibus.