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In this section
March 1753, 21-30
DIE Mercurii, 21o Martii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
King's Answer to Address relating to the Parliament office, &c.
The Lord Steward reported, "That the Lords with White Staves had (according to Order) waited on His Majesty, with the Address of this House, of the 14th Instant, to desire that His Majesty would be pleased to order the Officers of the Board of Works to repair The Parliament-office, and re-build the House belonging thereto for the Use of the Clerks; and also to give Directions, that the Copies of the Journals of this House, lodged by the late Clerk Assistant in a Room adjoining to the House for their Lordships Use, may be continued there, upon a reasonable Gratuity to be given to his Executrix for the same: And that His Majesty was pleased to say, He would give Directions accordingly."
Heron Syke to Kirkby in Kendal Road, Bill.
The Earl of Warwick reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for widening and repairing the High Road leading from Heron Syke, which divides the Counties of Lancaster and Westmorland, to the Town of Kirkby in Kendall; and from the said Town of Kirkby in Kendal through the Town of Shapp, to Emont Bridge in the said County of Westmorland," was committed: "That the Committee had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; and that they had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."
Burton to Derby Road, Bill.
The Earl of Warwick also reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the West End of the Town of Burton upon Trent, in the County of Stafford, through the said Town, to the South End of the Town of Derby, in the County of Derby," was committed: "That the Committee had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; and that they had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."
Morton Pleydell, Leave for a Bill:
After reading, and considering, the Report of the Judges to whom was referred the Petition of Edmund Morton Pleydell Esquire and others; praying Leave to bring in a Private Bill:
It is Ordered, That Leave be given to bring in a Bill, pursuant to the said Petition and Report.
Bill read.
Hodie 1a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for vesting the Estate of Edmund Morton Pleydell Esquire in Trustees, to settle the same, pursuant to an Agreement made previous to the Marriage of Edmund Morton Pleydell the Younger Esquire with Ann his Wife; and for other Purposes therein mentioned."
Accompt of Orphans Fund delivered.
The House being informed, "That the Chamberlain of the City of London attended:"
He was called in; and delivered, at the Bar,
"An Accompt of the Surplus of the Fund for the Relief of the Orphans and other Creditors of the City of London, at Midsummer 1752."
And then he was directed to withdraw.
And the Title thereof being read by the Clerk:
Ordered, That the said Accompt do lie upon the Table.
Dysart, Duty on Beer, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir Henry Erskine and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for laying a Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or One Sixth Part of a Penny Sterling, on every Scots Pint of Ale and Beer, which shall be brewed for Sale, brought into, tapped, or sold, within the Town of Dysart and Liberties thereof, and all Places adjacent, lying within Three Hundred Yards of the Boundaries of the said Liberties, for repairing, improving, and preserving, the Harbour of the said Town;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
The said Bill was read the First Time.
Quarantine Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to oblige Ships more effectually to perform their Quarantine; and for the better preventing the Plague being brought from Foreign Parts into Great Britain or Ireland, or the Isles of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Sark, or Man."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House, on Tuesday next.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Jovis, vicesimum secundum diem instantis Martii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Jovis, 22o Martii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
Heron Svke Road, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for widening and repairing the High Road leading from Heron Syke, which divides the Counties of Lancaster and Westmorland, to the Town of Kirkby in Kendall, and from the said Town of Kirkby in Kendal, through the Town of Shapp, to Emont Bridge, in the said County of Westmorland."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Burton to Derby Road, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the West End of the Town of Burton upon Trent, in the County of Stafford, through the said Town, to the South End of the Town of Derby, in the County of Derby."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Message to H. C. that the Lords agree to these Bills.
A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Bennet and Mr. Edwards:
To acquaint them, that the Lords have agreed to the said Bills, without any Amendment.
Dysart, Duty on Beer, Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for laying a Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or One Sixth Part of a Penny Sterling, on every Scots Pint of Ale and Beer, which shall be brewed for Sale, brought into, tapped, or sold, within the Town of Dysart and Liberties thereof, and all Places adjacent, lying within Three Hundred Yards of the Boundaries of the said Liberties, for repairing, improving, and preserving, the Harbour of the said Town."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords following:
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet on Monday next, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.
Morton Pleydell's Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for vesting the Estate of Edmund Morton Pleydell Esquire in Trustees, to settle the same, pursuant to an Agreement made previous to the Marriage of Edmund Morton Pleydell the Younger Esquire with Ann his Wife; and for other Purposes therein mentioned."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Lords Committees before named:
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet at the usual Time and Place; To-morrow Fortnight.
Executors of late E. Ashburnham, Leave for Bill:
After reading, and considering, the Report of the Judges to whom was referred the Petition of the surviving Executors of the late Earl of Ashburnham, deceased; praying Leave to bring in a Private Bill:
It is Ordered, That Leave be given to bring in a Bill, pursuant to the said Petition and Report.
Bill read.
Hodie 1a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enabling the surviving Trustees and Executors of John late Earl of Ashburnham, deceased, to sell and convey his Estate at Bretherton, in the County of Lancaster, pursuant to the Directions, and for the Purposes, of his Will."
King's Consent to it signified.
The Duke of Newcastle acquainted the House, "That His Majesty, having been apprized of the Contents of the said Bill, was graciously pleased (so far as the Interest of the Crown is concerned) to consent that their Lordships may proceed thereupon as they shall think fit."
Motion for an Address, for Examinations taken by the Lords appointed by His Majesty, to inquire into Informations relating to a Person in the Prince of Wales's Service and others, refused.
Moved, "That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that He would be graciously pleased to give Orders, that there be said before this House, the several Examinations of the Lord Ravensworth, the Dean of Durham, Mr. Fawcett, the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, the Lord Bishop of Gloucester, the Honourable Mr. Murray His Majesty's Solicitor General, Andrew Stone Esquire, and such other Examinations upon Oath, as have been taken before the Lords appointed by His Majesty to inquire into Informations of a very material Nature, relating to a Person in the Service of their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Prince Edward, and the other Persons mentioned in the Course of the said Examinations, and likewise all Letters and Papers relative thereto, and the Report made by their Lordships to His Majesty thereupon."
Which being objected to:
After long Debate thereupon;
The Question was put, upon the said Motion.
And it was Resolved in the Negative.
Clandestine Marriages to prevent, Bill.
Ordered, That the Bill for the better preventing of clandestine Marriages be read a 2d Time on this Day Sevennight; and that the Lords be summoned.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Lunæ, vicesimum sextum diem instantis Martii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Lunæ, 26o Martii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
Sinclair against Sir W. Dalrymple.
The Answer of Sir William Dalrymple of Cowsland Baronet, to the Appeal of Sidney Sinclair and others, was brought in.
Executory of the late E. of Ashburnham Bill;
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enabling the surviving Trustees and Executors of John late Earl of Ashburnham, deceased, to sell and convey his Estate at Bretherton, in the County of Lancaster, pursuant to the Directions, and for the Purposes, of his Will."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords following:
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet on Tuesday the 10th Day of April next, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.
Motion to shorten the Time of the Committee's meeting.
And it being moved, "That the Standing Order of this House, requiring Fourteen Days Notice to be given of the Meetting of Committees on Private Bills, may be so far dispensed with, as that the Committee on the said Bill may meet on an earlier Day, in regard the Session is far advanced:"
Ordered, That the said Motion be taken into Consideration To-morrow; and that the Lords be summoned.
Jekyll, Leave to exhibit a Petition for a Private Bill:
Upon reading the Petition of Lady Anne Jekyll, Widow; setting forth, "That she has been advised to apply to this House, for Leave to bring in a Private Bill; but, in regard the Petitioner has been for some Time past in the Country for the Recovery of her Health, and the preparing and settling her Petition has taken up more Time than she apprehended, she hath been prevented from bringing her said Petition within the Time limited by Order of this House for that Purpose;" and praying, "That she may have Leave to exhibit her Petition, notwithstanding the Time limited by the said Order for presenting Petitions for Private Bills is elapsed:"
It is Ordered, That the Petitioner have Leave to exhibit a Petition, as desired.
Petition referred to Judges.
Accordingly a Petition of the said Lady Anne Jekyll, Widow and Relict of Joseph Jekyll Esquire, deceased, for and on Behalf of Anne Jekyll, her Infant Daughter and only Child by the said Joseph Jekyll, was presented, and read; praying Leave to bring in a Bill, to vest the said Infant's Twelfth Part of the Estate therein mentioned in Trustees, to convey the same, or join with the Owners of the other Shares thereof in conveying the Whole, to the respective Purchasers.
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 Clive; who are forthwith to summon all Parties concerned in the Bill; and, after hearing them, are to report to the House the State of the Case, with their Opinion thereupon, under their Hands, and whether all Parties who 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.
Sutherland against Scot & al.
The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein Captain John Sutherland is Appellant, and Captain John Scot and others Respondents:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Wednesday the 4th Day of April next.
Erskine against Monro.
The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein David Erskine is Appellant, and Alexander Monro Respondent:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Monday the 9th Day of April next.
Witnesses to attend, upon Ennever's Divorce Bill.
Ordered, That John Hawkins, Anthony Bayley, Elizabeth Taverner, Thomas Papril, John Gillman, Elizabeth Gillman, Elizabeth Ingram, William Reynolds, and Crump Clerk of the Mercers Company, do attend this House on Wednesday next, the 28th Instant, as Witnesses, upon the 2d Reading of the Bill to dissolve the Marriage of John Ennever with Mary Cornwell his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.
Sir W. Dalrymple against Sidney Sinclair & al.
Upon reading the Petition and Cross Appeal of Sir William Dalrymple of Cousland Baronet; complaining of Part of an Interlocutor of the Lords of Session in Scotland, of the 23d of June 1748; and praying, "That the same may be reversed, varied, or amended, and such other Relief given the Appellant as to this House in their great Wisdom and Justice shall seem meet; and that Sidney Sinclair Widow of Sir John Dalrymple, Elizabeth and Jane Dalrymple, the Two Daughters of his First Marriage, and Thomas Hamilton of Fawley, and George Reid Merchant in Edinburgh, Husbands of the said Elizabeth and Jane, Hugh, Gustavus, Katharine, Christian, and Margaret Dalrymple, the Children of his Second Marriage, and Captain Jacob Moodie of General Guise's Regiment of Foot, Husband of the said Katharine Dalrymple, and Mr. John Sinclair Younger of Freswick Advocate, Husband of the said Margaret Dalrymple, may be required to answer the said Appeal:"
It is Ordered, That the said Sidney Sinclair, Elizabeth and Jane Dalrymple, Thomas Hamilton, George Reid, Hugh, Gustavus, Katharine, Christian, and Margaret Dalrymple, Captain Jacob Moodie, and John Sinclair, may have a Copy or Copies of the said Appeal; and are hereby required to put in their Answer or respective Answers thereunto, in Writing, on or before Monday the 23d Day of April next; and that Service of this Order upon their Agent or Agents in the Court of Session in Scotland be deemed good Service.
Schweighauser & al. Nat. Bill.
Ordered, That the Committee to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act to naturalize John James Schweighauser and David Girard," is committed, be revived; and meet on Wednesday next.
Canswick Moor to enclose, Bill.
Ordered, That the Committee to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for confirming and establishing Articles of Agreement, for enclosing and dividing Canswick alias Watlass Moor, in the County of York," is committed, be revived; and meet on Wednesday next.
Paddington Church-yard to enlarge, Bill.
Ordered, That the Committee to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Church-yard of the Parish of Paddington, in the County of Middlesex," is committed, be revived; and meet To-morrow.
Exeter Port to open for Importation of Irish Wool, Bill.
The House was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee on the Bill, intituled, "An Act for opening the Port of Exeter, for the Importation of Wool and Wollen Yarn from Ireland."
After some Time, the House was resumed.
And the Earl of Warwick reported from the Committee, "That they had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."
Bagshot to Winchester, Road, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by General Onslow and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Roads leading from a Place called Basing Stone, near the Town of Bagshott, in the Parish of Windlesham, in the County of Surry, through Frimley and Farnham, in the same County; and from thence, through Bentley, Hollyborn, Alton, Chawton, Ropley, Bishop's Sutton, New Alresford, and Mattingley, otherwife Matterley Lane, to the City of Winchester, in the County of Southampton;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
Barbut & al. Nat. Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir Peter Thompson and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for naturalizing of John David Barbut and Fortunatus Planta;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
The said Bills were severally read the First Time.
Chadwicke, Leave for a Bill:
After reading, and considering, the Report of the Judges to whom was referred the Petition of Evelyn Chadwicke Esquire and Elizabeth his Wife, for Leave to bring in a Private Bill:
It is Ordered, That Leave be given to bring in a Bill, pursuant to the said Petition and Report.
Bill read.
Hodie 1a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to enable Evelyn Chadwicke Esquire and his Wife, and their Issue, to make Building Leases of Part of his settled Estate, in the Parishes of St. James Westminster and Saint Martin in the Fields."
Shaftesbury and Sherborne Road, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by the Lord Digby and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the Top of White Sheet Hill, in the Parish of Donhead Saint Andrew, in the County of Wilts, through the Towns of Shaftesbury, Milborne Port, and Sherborne, in the Counties of Dorset and Somerset, to The Half Way House in the Parish of Nether otherwise Lower Compton, in the said County of Dorset, and several other Roads near the Towns of Shaftesbury and Sherborne aforesaid;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
The said Bill was read the First Time.
Drummond to answer Appeal of His
Majesty's Advocate.
The House was informed, "That Mary Drummond had not put in her Answer to the Appeal of His Majesty's Advocate for Scotland, though duly served with the Order of this House for that Purpose:"
And thereupon an Affidavit of William Alston, One of the Clerks of His Majesty's Signet, of the due Service of the said Order, being read.
Ordered, That the said Respondent do peremptorily put in her Answer to the said Appeal, in a Week.
Building a new Church in Manchester, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by the Lord Strange and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for building a new Church, within the Town of Manchester, in the County Palatine of Lancaster;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
The said Bill was read the First Time.
D. of Beaufort's Privilege; Committee discharged from proceeding on his Complaint against Price.
The House being informed, "That the Duke of Beaufort had received Satisfaction in respect of the Complaint made against Gryffyd Price Esquire and William Rees, for a Breach of his Grace's Privilege:"
It is Ordered, That the Committee of Privileges be discharged from proceeding upon the Matter of the said Complaint.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Martis, vicesimum septimum diem instantis Martii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Martis, 27o Martii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
His Majesty's Advocate against Drummond;
The Answer of Mary Drummond, to the Appeal of William Grant Esquire, His Majesty's Advocate for Scotland, was brought in:
and against Dick.
The Answer of Robert Dick, to the Appeal of William Grant Esquire, His Majesty's Advocate, and James Carmichael, was brought in:
Bernard against Woodley & al.
Also, the Answer of Francis Woodley Esquire, to the Appeal of Roger Bernard Esquire, was brought in:
As was also the Answer of John Dixon Esquire, to the said Appeal of the said Roger Bernard.
E. of Tankerville takes his Seat.
This Day Charles Earl of Tankerville sat first in Parliament, after the Death of his Father Charles Earl of Tankerville; 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.
Yeoville and Crewkerne Road, Bill:
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Prowse and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road from The Halfway-house, in the Parish of Lower Compton, in the County of Dorset, through the Towns of Yeovill, Crewkerne, and Chard, to the East End of the Town of Axminster, in the County of Devon, and several other Roads round the said Town of Yeovill, in the County of Somerset;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
Exportation of Wool from Ireland to Great Britain, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Gray and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for permitting the Exportation of Wool, and Woollen or Bay Yarn, from any Port in Ireland, to any Port in Great Britain;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
The said Bills were severally read the First Time.
Knight to sell Plompton's Estate, Bill.
The Lord Willoughby of Parham reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for vesting one undivided Fourth Part of Elizabeth Knight, of and in divers Manors, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the County of York, late the Estate of Robert Plompton Esquire, deceased, in Trustees, to sell the same, for the Purposes therein mentioned," was committed: "That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; that the Parties concerned had given their Consents to the said Bill, to the Satisfaction of the Committee; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and made One Amendment thereunto."
Which Amendment, being read Twice by the Clerk, was agreed to by the House.
Ordered, That the said Bill, with the Amendment, be engrossed.
Dysart Duty on Beer, Bill.
The Earl of Findlater reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for laying a Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or One Sixth Part of a Penny Sterling on every Scots Pint of Ale and Beer, which shall be brewed for Sale, brought into, tapped, or sold, within the Town of Dysart and Liberties thereof, and all Places adjacent, lying within Three Hundred Yards of the Boundaries of the said Liberties, for repairing, improving, and preserving, the Harbour of the said Town," was committed: That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."
Paddington Church-yard to enlarge, Bill.
The Earl of Warwick reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Church-yard of the Parish of Paddington, in the County of Middlesex," was committed: "That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment.
Headlam & al. Leave for a Bill:
After reading, and considering, the Report of the Judges to whom was referred the Petition of Bridget Headlam Widow and others; praying Leave to bring in a Private Bill:
It is Ordered, That Leave be given to bring in a Bill, pursuant to the said Petition and Report.
Bill read.
Hodie 1a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for establishing and rendering effectual certain Articles, for the Sale of the Manor, or reputed Manor, and divers Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, at Kexby, in the County of York, late the Estate of Charles Headlam Esquire, deceased; and for vesting the undivided Third Part or Share of Ann Headlam Spinster, an Infant, of and in the said Manor and Premises, in Trustees, in Trust to convey the same pursuant to the said Articles; and for other Purposes therein mentioned."
Sir Cyril Wich & al. Leave for a Bill:
After reading, and considering, the Report of the Judges to whom was referred the Petition of Sir Cyril Wich Baronet and others; praying Leave to bring in a Private Bill:
It is Ordered, That Leave be given to bring in a Bill, pursuant to the said Petition and Report.
Hodie 1a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for confirming and establishing a Partition of several Manors, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the County of York, belonging to Sir Cyril Wich Baronet, Elizabeth Wilson, and Mary Turton, respectively; and a Settlement made thereof, for the Benefit of the several Parties entitled to the several undivided Shares thereof before such Partition."
Exeter Port to open for Importation of Irish Wool, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for opening the Port of Exeter, for the Importation of Wool and Woollen Yarn from Ireland."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Assirmative.
Message to H. C. that the Lords have agreed to it.
A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Montague and Mr. Lane:
To acquaint them, that the Lords have agreed to the said Bill, without any Amendment.
Bagshot to Winchester Road, Bill.
Hodie 1a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Roads leading from a Place called Basing Stone, near the Town of Bagshott, in the Parish of Windlesham, in the County of Surry, through Frimley and Farnham, in the same County; and from thence, through Bentley, Hollyborn, Alton, Chawton, Ropley, Bishop's Sutton, New Alresford, and Mattingley otherwise Matterley Lane, to the City of Winchester, in the County of Southampton."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords following;
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet on Thursday next, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.
Shaftesbury and Sherborne Road, Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the Top of White Sheet Hill, in the Parish of Donhead Saint Andrew, in the County of Wilts, through the Towns of Shaftesbury, Milborne Port, and Sherborne, in the Counties of Dorset and Somerset, to The Halfwayhouse in the Parish of Nether otherwise Lower Compton, in the said County of Dorset, and several other Roads near the Towns of Shaftesbury and Sherborne aforesaid."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords Committees aforenamed:
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet on the same Day, at the same Place; and to adjourn as they please.
Mrs. Harrison, Leave for a Nat. Bill:
Upon reading the Petition of Mary Sybelle Harrison, Wife of Allan Harrison, of the Town of Lancaster, in the County of Lancaster, Esquire; praying Leave to bring in a Bill, for her Naturalization:
It is Ordered, That Leave be given to bring in a Bill, according to the Prayer of the said Petition.
Bill read.
Accordingly, the Lord Willoughby of Parham presented a Bill, intituled, "An Act to naturalize Mary Sybelle Harrison."
And the same was read the First Time.
Executors of late E. of Ashburnham, Bill: Committee shortened.
The Order of the Day being read, for taking into Consideration the Motion made Yesterday, for dispensing with the Standing Order, requiring Fourteen Days Notice to be given of the Meeting of Committees on Private Bills, so far as that the Committee to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for enabling the surviving Trustees and Executors of John late Earl of Ashburnham, deceased, to sell and convey his Estate at Bretherton, in the County of Lancaster, pursuant to the Directions, and for the Purposes, of his Will," stands committed, may meet on an earlier Day than is appointed, in regard the Session is far advanced:
And Consideration being had thereof accordingly:
Ordered, That the said Standing Order be so far dispensed with, in this Case, as that the Committee may meet, to consider of the said Bill, on Monday next.
Chadwicke's Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to enable Evelyn Chadwicke Esquire and his Wife, and their Issue, to make Building Leases of Part of his settled Estate, in the Parishes of Saint James Westminster, and Saint Martin in the Fields."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords Committees aforenamed:
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet at the usual Time and Place, on Wednesday the 11th Day of April next; and to adjourn as they please.
New Church in Manchester, Bill.
The Duke of Newcastle acquainted the House, That His Majesty, having been apprized of the Contents of the Bill, intituled, "An Act for building a new Church, within the Town of Manchester, in the County Palatine of Lancaster," was pleased to consent (so far as the Interest of the Crown is concerned) that their Lordships may proceed thereupon as they shall think fit."
Then the said Bill was read a 2d Time.
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords Committees aforenamed:
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet on Friday next, at the usual Time and Place; and to adjourn as they please.
Quarantine Bill.
The Order of the Day being read, for the House to be in a Committee on the Bill, intituled, "An Act to oblige Ships more effectually to perform their Quarantine; and for the better preventing the Plague being brought from Foreign Parts into Great Britain or Ireland, or the Isles of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Sark, or Man."
Ordered, That the House be put into a Committee on the said Bill, on Monday next.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Mercurii, vicesimum octavum diem instantis Martii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Mercurii, 28o Martii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
G. Craik against J. Craik & al.
The Answer of Jean Craik and John Stuart of CastleStuart Esquire her Husband, and William, James, Alexander, and John Stuarts, their Children, to the Appeal of Grisel Craik, was brought in.
Headlam's Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for establishing and rendering effectual certain Articles, for the Sale of the Manor, or reputed Manor, and divers Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, at Kexby, in the County of York, late the Estate of Charles Headlam Esquire, deceased; and for vesting the undivided Third Part or Share of Ann Headlam Spinster, an Infant, of and in the said Manor and Premises, in Trustees, in Trust, to convey the same pursuant to the said Articles; and for other Purposes therein mentioned."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords following:
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet on Thursday the 12th Day of April next, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.
Canswick Moor to enclose, Bill.
The Earl of Shaftesbury reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for confirming and establishing Articles of Agreement, for enclosing and dividing Canswick alias Watlass Moor, in the County of York," was committed: That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; that the Parties concerned had given their Consents to the Satisfaction of the Committee; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."
Schweighauser & al. Nat. Bill.
The Earl of Shaftesbury also reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act to naturalize John James Schweighauser and David Girard," was committed: "That they had considered the said Bill, as also the Petitions to them referred, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and made several Amendments thereunto."
Which, being read Twice by the Clerk, were agreed to by the House.
Yeovill and Crewkerne Road, Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road from The Halfway-house in the Parish of Lower Compton, in the County of Dorset, through the Towns of Yeovill, Crewkerne, and Chard, to the East End of the Town of Axminster in the County of Devon, and several other Roads round the said Town of Yeovill, in the County of Somerset."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords Committees aforenamed:
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet To-morrow, at the usual Time and Place; and to adjourn as they please.
Dysart Duty on Beer, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for laying a Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or One Sixth Part of a Penny Sterling, on every Scots Pint of Ale and Beer which shall be brewed for Sale, brought into, tapped, or sold, within the Town of Dysart, and Liberties thereof, and all Places adjacent, lying within Three Hundred Yards of the Boundaries of the said Liberties, for repairing, improving, and preserving, the Harbour of the said Town."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Paddington Church-yard to enlarge, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Church-yard of the Parish of Paddington, in the County of Middlesex."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Message to H. C. that the Lords have agreed to the Two preceding Bills.
A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Montague and Mr. Lane:
To acquaint them, that the Lords have agreed to the said Bills, without any Amendment.
Knight, to sell Plompton's Estate, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for vesting One undivided Fourth Part of Elizabeth Knight of and in divers Manors, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the County of York, late the Estate of Robert Plompton Esquire, deceased, in Trustees, to sell the same, for the Purposes therein mentioned."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Message to H. C. with it.
A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by the former Messengers:
To carry down the said Bill, and desire their Concurrence thereunto.
Ealand to Leeds Road, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir Conyers Darcy Comptroller of the Household and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Fourteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, An Act for repairing the Road leading from Ealand to the Town of Leeds, in the East Riding of the County of York;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
Hastings Road, Bill:
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Hay and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road leading from Flimwell Vent, in the Parish of Ticehurst, in the County of Sussex, to the Town and Port of Hastings, in the said County;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
Burlington Piers, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Wilkinson and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Time, and continuing the Duties, granted by several Acts of Parliament, for Repairs of the Piers of Bridlington, alias Burlington, in the County of York; and for making the said Acts more effectual;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
The said Three Bills were severally read the First Time.
His Majesty's Advocate against Drummond.
The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein William Grant Esquire, His Majesty's Advocate for Scotland, is Appellant, and Mary Drummond Respondent:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Friday the 13th Day of April next.
Clarke against E. Home.
A Petition of Jacobina Clarke, Appellant in a Cause in which William Earl of Home is Respondent, was presented, and read; setting forth, "That the said Cause is set down to be heard on Monday next;" and praying, "In regard the Petitioner cannot possibly be prepared for the said Hearing, by reason of the late sudden Death of Mr. Alexander Ross, her Agent; that the same may be put off for Three Weeks, or to such other Time as their Lordships shall think fit."
And thereupon the Agents on both Sides were called in, and heard at the Bar.
And being withdrawn:
Ordered, That the Hearing of the said Cause be put off to this Day Fortnight, being the 11th of April.
Message from H. C. to return Exemplification of E. Shelburne's Will, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Potter and others:
To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for making the Exemplification of the last Will of Henry late Earl of Shelburne, in the Kingdom of Ireland, Evidence in all Courts of Law and Equity in Great Britain and Ireland;" and to acquaint this House, that they have agreed to the same, without any Amendment.
Sutherland against Scot & al.
A Petition of Captain William Sutherland, Appellant in a Cause in which Captain John Scot and others are Respondents, was presented, and read; praying, "In regard the Petitioner's Solicitor in London has not yet seen any of the Proceedings in the Cause in the Court below, which are very voluminous; that the Hearing of this Cause, which is appointed for Wednesday next, may be adjourned till such Time as his Agent can receive from Scotland an Extract of the Proceedings, and have an Opportunity to instruct his Counsel."
And thereupon the Agents on both Sides were called in, and heard at the Bar.
And being withdrawn:
Ordered, That the Hearing of the said Cause be put off till Monday the 16th Day of April next.
His Majesty's Advocate against Dick.
The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein William Grant Esquire, His Majesty's Advocate for Scotland and James Carmichael are Appellants, and Robert Dick Respondent:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Tuesday the 17th Day of April next.
Sir C. Wich's Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for confirming and establishing a Partition of several Manors, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the County of York, belonging to Sir Cyril Wich Baronet, Elizabeth Wilson, and Mary Turton, respectively; and a Settlement made thereof, for the Benefit of the several Parties entitled to the several undivided Shares thereof before such Partition."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords Committees aforenamed:
Any Five of them; to meet on Thursday the 12th Day of April next, at the usual Time and Place; and to adjourn as they please.
Barbutt and Planta's Nat. Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for naturalizing of John David Barbutt and Fortunatus Planta."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords Committees aforenamed:
Any Five of them; to meet on Friday next, at the usual Time and Place; and to adjourn as they please.
Craik against Craik & al.
The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein Grisel Craik is Appellant, and Jean Craik and others are Respondents:"
It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on the First vacant Day for Causes after those already appointed.
Ennever's Divorce, Bill.
The Order of the Day being read, for the Second Reading of the Bill, intituled, "An Act to dissolve the Marriage of John Ennever Gentleman with Mary Cornwell his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned;" and for hearing Counsel, as well for as against the same:
Counsel were accordingly called in.
But no Counsel appearing for Mrs. Ennever:
Thomas Evans was produced, and sworn, and examined as to the Service of the Order for giving her Notice; and informed the House, "That he delivered a Copy of the Bill, with the Order for giving her Notice of this Proceeding, to Mrs. Ennever, at her Lodgings in White Chappel; that he had never seen her before; but she acknowledged hereself to be Mr. Ennever's Wife."
Whereupon Sarah Briscoe was called in, and sworn; and informed the House, "That the said Mrs. Ennever lodges at her House; and that the said Thomas Evans delivered the Papers to the said Mrs. Ennever, on Friday the 16th of this Month, in her Presence."
And then they were directed to withdraw.
And the said Bill was read a 2d Time.
And Mr. Brown, Counsel for the Bill, was heard, in order to make out the Allegations thereof; and called,
Elizabeth Swindell; who, being sworn and examined to prove the Marriage, informed the House, "That she was present, when Mr. Ennever and his Wife were married, at Mercer's Chapel; that it was on the 4th of March, about 16 or 17 Years ago."
She is directed to withdraw.
Then Elizabeth Taverner was called in, and sworn; and, being examined as to any unlawful Familiarities between Mrs. Ennever and Jonathan Harvey Mr. Ennever's Cow-man, gave the House an Account, "That she was a Servant in the Family, and had very often observed very unlawful and indecent Familiarities between her Mistress and the said Jonathan Harvey the Cow-keeper; that she used to be much in his Company, and to be with him often alone; and that, after her Master had discharged the said Jonathan from his Service on account of those Familiarities, they often met together in the Stables and Cart-houses; and her Mistress set her to stand Watch, to give Notice when her Master came Home."
She is directed to withdraw.
Next, William Reynolds, who also was a Servant in the Family, was called in, and sworn; and gave the like Account of very indecent Familiarities between his Mistress and the said Jonathan Harvey; and "That she used to order the Maid to stand Watch, that they (fn. 1) may not be surprized by the other Servants; and also that she eloped from her Husband on the 16th of August 1750; and that, when she went away, she was reputed to be with Child, and that her Husband and she had kept separate Beds from February 1748/9."
He is directed to withdraw.
Then Thomas Papril was called in, and sworn; and, being examined, gave the like Account of very indecent Familiarities between Mrs. Ennever and the said Jonathan Harvey.
He is directed to withdraw.
And Elizabeth Ingram was called; and, being sworn and examined, gave the House an Account, "That she lived as a Servant in the Family about Four Years ago; that she could not speak as to any Familiarities between her Mistress and Jonathan Harvey; but she had seen very great and indecent Familiarities between her and one Philip Benton; and particularly that she carried a Glass of Wine once to them in the Bedroom, where they were in a very indecent Posture."
She is directed to withdraw.
Then Anthony Bayley was called in; and, being sworn, gave the House an Account of his finding Mrs. Ennever in Bed with a Man at Hobbs' Coffee-house, a House of bad Repute, in Newcastle Street, near White Chapel, on the 18th of November last; but he did not know the Man.
He is directed to withdraw.
Then John Hawkins was called in; and, being sworn, gave the like Account of his being at the said Coffeehouse with the last Witness, and seeing her in Bed with a Man; but he did not know the Man.
And then he withdrew.
Then William Skelton, Register of the Consistory court of the Bishop of London, was called in; and being sworn, produced the original Definitive Sentence of Divorce from Bed and Board, against the said Mrs. Ennever, for Adultery, of the 28th of February last; and read the same.
Which done; the Counsel was directed to withdraw.
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House, on Friday next.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Jovis, vicesimum nonum diem instantis Martii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Jovis, 29o Martii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
Bagshot to Winchester Road, Bill.
The Earl of Shaftesbury reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Roads leading from a Place called Basing Stone, near the Town of Bagshott, in the Parish of Windlesham, in the County of Surry, through Frimley and Farnham, in the same County; and from thence, through Bentley, Hollyborn, Alton, Chawton, Ropley, Bishop's Sutton, New Alresford, and Mattingley otherwise Matterley Lane, to the City of Winchester, in the County of Southampton," was committed: "That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; and that they had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House without any Amendment."
Yeovill and Crewkerne Road, Bill.
The Earl of Shaftesbury also reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road from The Halfwayhouse, in the Parish of Lower Compton, in the County of Dorset, through the Towns of Yeovill, Crewkerne, and Chard, to the East End of the Town of Axminster, in the County of Devon, and several other Roads round the said Town of Yeovill, in the County of Somerset," was committed: "That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; and that they had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."
Shastesbury and Sherborne Road, Bill.
The Earl of Shaftesbury likewise reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the Top of White Sheet Hill, in the Parish of Donhead Saint Andrew, in the County of Wilts, through the Towns of Shaftesbury, Milborne Port, and Sherborne, in the Counties of Dorset and Somerset, to The Halfway-house, in the Parish of Nether otherwise Lower Compton, in the said County of Dorset, and several other Roads near the Towns of Shaftesbury and Sherborne aforesaid," was committed: "That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true, and that they had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."
Schweighauser & al. Nat. Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to naturalize John James Schweighauser and David Girard."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill, with the Amendments, shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Message to H. C. with Amendments to it.
A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Montague and Mr. Holford:
To carry down the said Bill, and acquaint them, that the Lords have agreed to the same, with some Amendments; to which their Lordships desire their Concurrence.
Stourbridge and other Roads, Bill.
A Message was brought form the House of Commons, by Mr. William Lyttelton and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening several Roads, leading from the Market House in Stourbridge, and other Roads therein mentioned, in the Counties of Worcester, Stafford, Salop, and Warwick, respectively;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
Message from H. C. to return Small's Bill:
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Berkeley and others:
To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for Sale of an undivided Share of Tithes in The Isle of Wight, settled on John Foyle Small, Mary Small his Wife, and John Small their Son, an Infant; and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of an Estate, in the County of Gloucester, to be settled to the same Uses;" and to acquaint this House, that they have agreed to the same, with One Amendment, whereunto they desire their Lordships Concurrence.
The House proceeded to take into Consideration the Amendment made by the Commons to the last mentioned Bill.
And the same, being read Thrice, was agreed to.
And a Message was sent to the House of Commons, by the former Messengers, to acquaint them therewith.
Canswick-Moor to enclose, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for confirming and establishing Articles of Agreement, for enclosing and dividing Canswick alias Watlass Moor, in the County of York."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Message to H. C. that the Lords have agreed to it.
A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by the former Messengers:
To acquaint them, that the Lords have agreed to the said Bill, without any Amendment.
Burlington Piers, Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Time, and continuing the Duties, granted by several Acts of Parliament, for Repairs of the Piers of Bridlington, alias Burlington, in the County of York; and for making the said Acts more effectual."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords following:
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet on Tuesday next, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.
Hastings Road, Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road leading from Flimwell Vent, in the Parish of Ticehurst, in the County of Sussex, to the Town and Port of Hastings, in the said County."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords Committees beforenamed:
Any Five of them to meet To-morrow, at the usual Time and Place; and to adjourn as they please.
Ealand to Leeds Road, Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Fourteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, An Act for repairing the Road leading from Ealand to the Town of Leeds, in the East Riding of the County of York."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords Committees aforenamed:
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet on Tuesday next, at the usual Time and Place; and to adjourn as they please.
Exportation of Wool from Ireland to Great Britain, Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for permitting the Exportation of Wool and Woollen or Bay Yarn, from any Port in Ireland, to any Port in Great Britain."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House, on Wednesday next.
Clandestine Marriages to prevent, Bill.
The Order of the Day being read, for the Second Reading of the Bill for the better preventing of Clandestine Marriages.
The same was accordingly read a 2d Time.
After Debate;
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House, on this Day Sevennight.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad & in diem Veneris, tricesimum diem instantis Martii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Veneris, 30o Martii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
Sir W. Dalrymple against Sinclair.
The Answer of Dame Sidney Sinclair, Hugh, Gustavus, Katherine, Christian, and Margaret Dalrymples, Captain Jacob Moodie, and John Sinclair, to the Cross Appeal of Sir William Dalrymple Baronet, was brought in.
Manchester Church, Bill.
The Earl of Warwick reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for building a new Church, within the Town of Manchester, in the County Palatine of Lancaster," was committed: "That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."
Hastings Road, Bill.
The Earl of Warwick also reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road leading from Flimwell Vent, in the Parish of Ticehurst, in the County of Sussex, to the Town and Port of Hastings, in the said County," was committed: "That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."
Barbut and Planta's Nat. Bill.
The Earl of Warwick likewise reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for naturalizing of John David Barbutt and Fortunatus Planta," was committed: "That they had considered the said Bill, and examined the Allegations thereof, which were found to be true; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."
Shaftesbury and Sherborne Road, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the Top of White Sheet Hill, in the Parish of Donbead Saint Andrew, in the County of Wilts, through the Towns of Shaftesbury, Milborne Port, and Sherborne, in the Counties of Dorset and Somerset, to The Halswayhouse, in the Parish of Nether otherwise Lower Compton, in the said County of Dorset, and several other Roads near the Towns of Shaftesbury and Sherborne aforesaid."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Bagshot to Winchester Road, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Roads leading from a Place called Basing Stone, near the Town of Bagshott, in the Parish of Windlesham, in the County of Surry, through Frimley and Farnham, in the same County; and from thence, through Bentley, Hollyborn, Alton, Chawton, Ropley, Bishop's Sutton, New Alresford, and Mattingley, otherwise Matterley Lane, to the City of Winchester, in the County of Southampton."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Yeovill, Crewkerne, &c. Road, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road from The Halfway-house, in the Parish of Lower Compton, in the County of Dorset, through the Towns of Yeovill, Crewkerne, and Chard, to the East End of the Town of Axminster, in the County of Devon, and several other Roads round the said Town of Yeovill, in the County of Somerset."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Messages to H. C. that the Lords have agreed to the Three preceding Bills.
And Messages were severally ordered to be sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Montague and Mr. Waple:
To acquaint them, That the Lords have agreed to the said Bills, without any Amendment.
Lady Ann Jekyll, Leave for a Bill:
After reading, and considering, the Report of the Judges to whom was reserred the Petition of the Lady Ann Jekyll; praying Leave to bring in a Private Bill:
It is Ordered, That Leave be given to bring in a Bill, pursuant to the said Petition and Report.
Bill read.
Hodie 1a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for vesting the undivided Twelfth Part of Anne Jekyll, an Infant, in the Real Estate of Sir Joseph Jekyll Knight, deceased, in Trustees, to enable them to convey the same to the Purchasers thereof under a Decree of the Court of Chancery."
Ennever's Divorce Bill.
The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act to dissolve the Marriage of John Ennever Gentleman with Mary Cornwell his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned."
After some Time, the House was resumed.
And the Earl of Warwick reported from the said Committee, "That they had gone through the Bill, and made some Amendments thereto; which he will be ready to report, when the House will please to receive the same."
Ordered, That the said Report be received on Monday next.
Walton peremptorily to answer Tyres's Appeal.
The House was informed, "That Philip Walton had not put in his Answer to the Appeal of Jonathan Tyers, though duly served with the Order of this House for that Purpose."
And thereupon an Affidavit, of John Fraine of Serjeant's Inn, of the due Service of the said Order, being read:
Ordered, That the said Respondent do peremptorily put in his Answer to the said Appeal, in a Week.
For regulating Pawn brokers, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir William Yonge and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for regulating Pawnbrokers and Brokers, within the Bills of Mortality and the Parish of St. Mary-le-bone, in the County of Middlesex; and for more effectually preventing the receiving of stolen Goods;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
The said Bill was read the First Time.
Ordered, That the said Bill be printed.
Messages from H. C. to return Schweighauser & al. Nat. Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Fellows and others:
To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act to naturalize John James Schweighauser and David Girard;" and to acquaint this House, that they have agreed to their Lordships Amendments made thereto.
Urquhart to enter into Recongnizance for Sir W. Dalrymple.
The House being moved, "That Mr. George Urquhart may be permitted to enter into a Recognizance for Sir William Dalrymple, on account of his Appeal depending in this House; he being in Scotland:"
It is Ordered, That the said George Urquhart may enter into a Recognizance for the said Appellant, as desired.
Durham to Tyne Bridge Road, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Bowes and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twentieth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the High Road leading from the City of Durham, in the County of Durham, to Tyne Bridge, in the said County;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
The said Bill was read the First Time.
Stourbridge, and other Roads, Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening several Roads leading from the Market-house in Stourbridge, and other Roads therein mentioned, in the Counties of Worcester, Stafford, Salop, and Warwick, respectively."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords following:
Their Lordships, or any Five of them; to meet on Monday next, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad & in diem Lunæ, secundum diem Aprilis jam prox. sequen. hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.