Journal of the House of Lords Volume 28, 1753-1756. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1767-1830.
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'House of Lords Journal Volume 28: May 1756, 21-30', in Journal of the House of Lords Volume 28, 1753-1756, (London, 1767-1830) pp. 610-618. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/lords-jrnl/vol28/pp610-618 [accessed 24 April 2024]
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May 1756, 21-30
DIE Veneris, 21o Maii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
Wapping Church, Bill.
The Duke of Portland reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for re-building the Parish Church, and enlarging the Church-yard, of Saint John of Wapping, 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."
Bridge at Blacktryars, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from Blackfryars in the City of London, to the opposite Side in the County of Surry."
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 Mr. Holford and Mr. Harris:
To acquaint them, that the Lords have agreed to the said Bill, without any Amendment.
Sinking Fund Bill.
The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee on the Bill, intituled, "An Act for granting to His Majesty certain Sums out of the Sinking Fund; and applying certain Monies remaining in the Exchequer, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-six."
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."
To prevent stealing Lead, and other Metal, Bill.
The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee on the Bill, intituled, "An Act for more effectually discouraging and preventing the stealing, and the buying and receiving of stolen, Lead, Iron, Copper, Brass, Bellmetal, and Solder; and for more effectually bringing the Offenders to Justice."
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."
Message from H. C. to return L Cronstoun's Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir John Gordon and others:
To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for Sale of the Estate of James Lord Cranstoun, in the County of Northumberland, settled on his Marriage for the Benefit of Sophia Lady Cranstoun and their Issue, for raising Money, to discharge the Encumbrances affecting the same; and also towards disencumbering his Estate in Scotland, settled also for the Benefit of the said Lady Cranstoun and the Issue of that Marriage;" and to acquaint this House, that they have agreed to the same, without any Amendment.
Mathew against Fitz Simonds & al.:
The House being informed, "That George Cannon attended, in order to deliver in Copies of Papers and Proceedings, relating to a Cause depending in this House, wherein Richard Mathew Esquire is Appellant, and Christopher Fitz Simons and others are Respondents:"
Pleadings proved.
He was called in, and delivered the same at the Bar; and attested upon Oath, "They were true Copies, he having examined them with the Originals in the proper Offices in Ireland."
And then he withdrew.
Navy Act to extend to America, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Cleveland and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for extending the Act of the Twenty-second Year of His present Majesty, for amending, explaining, and reducing into One Act of Parliament, the Laws relating to the Government of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Forces by Sea, to such Officers, Seamen, and others, as shall serve on Board His Majesty's Ships or Vessels employed upon the Lakes, Great Waters, or Rivers, in North America;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
The said Bill was read the First Time.
Militia Bill.
The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee on the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the better ordering of the Militia Forces, in the several Counties of that Part of Great Britain called England."
After some Time, the House was resumed.
And the Earl of Warwick reported from the Committee, "That they had gone through the Bill, and had made some Amendments thereto; which he was ready to report, when the House will please to receive the same."
Ordered, That the said Report be now received.
His Lordship accordingly reported the said Amendments.
And the same, being read Twice by the Clerk, were agreed to by the House; and are as follow:
"Pr. 25. L. 4. After ["People"], insert ["called".]
"Pr. 49. L. 11. After ["said"], insert ["Constable or"].
Ordered, That the said Bill be read the Third Time on Monday next; and that the Lords be summoned.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad & in diem Lunæ, vicesimum quartum diem instantis Maii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Lunæ, 24o Maii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
Sinking Fund, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for granting to His Majesty certain Sums of Money out of the Sinking Fund; and applying certain Monies, remaining in the Exchequer, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fiftysix."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Wapping Church, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for re-building the Parish Church, and enlarging the Church-yard, of Saint John of Wapping, in the County of Middlesex."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
To prevent stealing Lead, and other Metal, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for more effectually discouraging and preventing the stealing, and the buying and receiving of stolen, Lead, Iron, Copper, Brass, Bell-metal, and Solder; and for more effectually bringing the Offenders to Justice."
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 preceding Bills.
And Messages were severally ordered to be sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Holford and Mr. Harris:
To acquaint them, that the Lords have agreed to the said Bills, without any Amendment.
Navy Act to extend to America, Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for extending the Act of the Twenty-second Year of His present Majesty, for amending, explaining, and reducing into One Act of Parliament, the Laws relating to the Government of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Forces by Sea, to such Officers, Seamen, and others, as shall serve on Board His Majesty's Ships or Vessels employed upon the Lakes, Great Waters, or Rivers, in North America."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.
Ordered, That the House be put into a Committee upon the said Bill, To-morrow.
Persons who have omitted to qualify for Officers to indemnity, Bill.
The Order of the Day being read, for the 2d Reading of the Bill, intituled, "An Act to indemnify Persons who have omitted to qualify themselves, according to the Directions of several Acts of Parliament, within the Time limited by such Acts respectively, and for allowing further Time for that Purpose; and concerning the Admissions of Officers and Members of Cities, Corporations, and Borough Towns, and the filing of Affidavits [ (fn. 1) of Articles] of Clerkship:"
The said Bill was accordingly read a 2d Time.
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.
Ordered, That the House be put into a Committee upon the said Bill, To-morrow.
To enable His Majesty to raise One Million, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Charlton and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for enabling His Majesty to raise One Million, for the Purpose therein mentioned; and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
Seamen, Encouragement of, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by the Lord Pulteney and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for the Encouragement of Seamen, and for the more speedy and effectual manning His Majesty's Navy;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
Contiruing Laws, Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Bacon and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for reviving and continuing an Act for the Relief of Debtors, with respect to the Imprisonment of their Persons; and for continuing an Act, made in the last Session of Parliament, to continue several Laws relating to the Distemper now raging among the Horned Cattle in this Kingdom;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
Sugar Colonies, Act to continue, &c. Bill.
A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Charlton and others:
With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for further continuing an Act of the Sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for securing and encouraging the Trade of His Majesty's Sugar Colonies in America; to indemnify Commissioners of the Land Tax for Counties at large, and Ridings, who have acted by virtue of Leasehold Estates; and to obviate a Doubt relating to the Qualification of Commissioners of the Land Tax for the City and Liberty of Westminster;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
The said Four Bills were read the First Time.
Militia Bill:
The Order of the Day being read, for the Third Reading of the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the better ordering of the Militia Forces, in the several Counties of that Part of Great Britain called England:"
The said Bill was accordingly read the Third Time.
After long Debate;
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill, with the Amendments, shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Negative.
Protest against rejecting it.
"Dissentient.
"Talbot.
Temple.
Dacre.
Shaftesbury.
Westmorland.
Folkestone.
Stanhope.
Romney.
Poulett.
Bruce."
Ordered, That the said Bill be rejected.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad & in diem Martis, vicesimum quintum diem instantis Maii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Martis, 25o Maii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
To enable His Majesty to raise One Million, Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enabling His Majesty to raise One Million, for the Purpose therein mentioned; and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.
Ordered, That the House be put into a Committee upon the said Bill, To-morrow.
Seamen, Encouragement of, Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the Encouragement of Seamen; and for the more speedy and effectual manning His Majesty's Navy."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.
Ordered, That this House be put into a Committee upon the said Bill, To-morrow.
Continuing Laws, Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for reviving and continuing an Act for the Relief of Debtors, with respect to the Imprisonment of their Persons; and for continuing an Act, made in the last Session of Parliament, to continue several Laws relating to the Distemper now raging among the Horned Cattle in this Kingdom."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.
Ordered, That the House be put into a Committee upon the said Bill, To-morrow.
Navy Act to extend to America, Bill.
The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for extending the Act of the Twentysecond Year of His present Majesty, for amending, explaining, and reducing into One Act of Parliament, the Laws relating to the Government of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Forces by Sea, to such Officers, Seamen, and others, as shall serve on Board His Majesty's Ships or Vessels employed upon the Lakes, Great Waters, or Rivers, in North America."
After some Time, the House was resumed.
And the Earl of Findlater reported from the Committee, "That they had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."
Persons who have omitted to qualify for Offices, to indemnify, Bill.
The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act to indemnify Persons who have omitted to qualify themselves according to the Directions of several Acts of Parliament, within the Times limited by such Acts respectively; and for allowing further Time for that Purpose; and concerning the Admissions of Officers or Members of Cities, Corporations, and Borough Towns, and the filing Affidavits of Articles of Clerkship."
After some Time, the House was resumed.
And the Earl of Findlater reported from the Committee, "That they had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."
Sugar Colonies, Act to continue, &c. Bill.
Hodie 2a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for further continuing an Act of the Sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for securing and encouraging the Trade of His Majesty's Sugar Colonies in America; to indemnify Commissioners of the Land Tax for Counties at large, and Ridings, who have acted by virtue of Leasehold Estates; and to obviate a Doubt relating to the Qualification of Commissioners of the Land Tax for the City and Liberty of Westminster."
Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.
Ordered, That the House be put into a Committee upon the said Bill, To-morrow.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Mercurii, vicesimum sextum diem instantis Maii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Mercurii, 26o Maii.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
Navy Act, to extend to America, Bill.
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for extending the Act of the Twenty-second Year of His present Majesty, for amending, explaining, and reducing into One Act of Parliament, the Laws relating to the Government of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Forces by Sea, to such Officers, Seamen, and others, as shall serve on Board His Majesty's Ships or Vessels employed upon the Lakes, Great Waters, or Rivers, in North America."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Persons, who have omitted to qualify for Offices, to indemnify, Bill.
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to indemnify Persons who have omitted to qualify themselves, according to the Directions of several Acts of Parliament, within the Times limited by such Acts respectively; and for allowing further Time for that Purpose; and concerning the Admissions of Officers and Members of Cities, Corporations, and Borough Towns, and the filing Affidavits of Articles of Clerkship."
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.
And Messages were severally ordered to be sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Burroughs and Mr. Edwards:
To acquaint them, that the Lords have agreed to the said Bills, without any Amendment.
To enable His Majesty to raise One Million, Bill.
The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee on the Bill, intituled, "An Act for enabling His Majesty to raise One Million, for the Purpose therein mentioned; and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament."
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."
Seamen, Encouragement of, Bill.
The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee on the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the Encouragement of Seamen; and for the more speedy and effectual manning His Majesty's Navy."
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."
Sugar Colonies Act, to continue, &c. Bill.
The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for further continuing an Act of the Sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for securing and encouraging the Trade of His Majesty's Sugar Colonies in America; to indemnify Commissioners of the Land Tax for Counties at large, and Ridings, who have acted by virtue of Leasehold Estates; and to obviate a Doubt relating to the Qualification of Commissioners of the Land Tax for the City and Liberty of Westminster."
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."
Continuing Laws, Bill.
The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee on the Bill, intituled, "An Act for reviving and continuing an Act for the Relief of Debtors, with respect to the Imprisonment of their Persons; and for continuing an Act, made in the last Session of Parliament, to continue several Laws relating to the Distemper now raging among the Horned Cattle in this Kingdom."
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."
To enable His Majesty to raise One Million, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enabling His Majesty to raise One Million, for the Purpose therein mentioned; and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Seamen, Encouragement of, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the Encouragement of Seamen; and for the more speedy and effectual manning His Majesty's Navy."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Sugar Colonies, Act to continue, &c. Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for further continuing an Act of the Sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for securing and encouraging the Trade of His Majesty's Sugar Colonies in America; to indemnify Commissioners of the Land Tax for Counties at large, and Ridings, who have acted by virtue of Leasehold Estates; and to obviate a Doubt relating to the Qualification of Commissioners of the Land Tax for the City and Liberty of Westminster."
The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"
It was Resolved in the Affirmative.
Continuing Laws, Bill:
Hodie 3a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for reviving and continuing an Act for the Relief of Debtors, with respect to the Imprisonment of their Persons; and for continuing an Act, made in the last Session of Parliament, to continue several Laws relating to the Distemper now raging among the Horned Cattle in this Kingdom."
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 Four preceding Bills.
And Message were severally ordered to be sent to the House of Commons, by the former Messengers:
To acquaint them, that the Lords have agreed to the said Bills, without any Amendment.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad & in diem Jovis, vicesimum septimum diem instantis Maii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.
DIE Jovis, 27o Maii.
REX.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:
PRAYERS.
The House was adjourned during Pleasure, to robe.
The House was resumed.
The King present:
His Majesty, being seated on the Throne, adorned with His Crown and Regal Ornaments, and attended by His Officers of State (the Duke of Cumberland, in his Robes, sitting in his Place on His Majesty's Left Hand; the Lords being also in their Robes); the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod received His Majesty's Commands to let the Commons know, "It is His Majesty's Pleasure, they attend Him immediately; in this House."
Who being come, with their Speaker; he, after a Speech to His Majesty, in relation to the Money Bills ready for the Royal Assent, and other Matters, delivered the said Bills to the Clerk, who brought them to the Table; where the Deputy Clerk of the Crown read the Titles of those and the other Bills to be passed, as follow:
Bills passed.
"1. An Act for granting to His Majesty certain Sums out of the Sinking Fund; and applying certain Monies, remaining in the Exchequer, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-six."
"2. An Act for enabling His Majesty to raise One Million, for the Purpose therein mentioned; and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament."
"3. An Act for further continuing an Act of the Sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for securing and encouraging the Trade of His Majesty's Sugar Colonies in America; to indemnify Commissioners of the Land Tax for Counties at large, and Ridings, who have acted by virtue of Leasehold Estates; and to obviate a Doubt relating to the Qualification of Commissioners of the Land Tax for the City and Liberty of Westminster."
To these Bills the Royal Assent was severally pronounced, in these Words; videlicet,
"Le Roy remercie ses bons Sujets, accepte leur Benevolence, & ainsi le veult."
"4. An Act for the Encouragement of Seamen; and the more speedy and effectual manning His Majesty's Navy."
"5. An Act for the better recruiting of His Majesty's Forces on the Continent of America; and for the better Regulation of the Army, and preventing Desertion there."
"6. An Act for extending the Act of the Twentysecond Year of His present Majesty, for amending, explaining, and reducing into One Act of Parliament, the Laws relating to the Government of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Forces by Sea, to such Officers, Seamen, and others, as shall serve on Board His Majesty's Ships or Vessels employed upon the Lakes, Great Waters, or Rivers, in North America."
"7. An Act for reviving and continuing an Act for the Relief of Debtors, with respect to the Imprisonment of their Persons; and for continuing an Act, made in the last Session of Parliament, to continue several Laws relating to the Distemper now raging among the Horned Cattle in this Kingdom."
"8. An Act to render more effectual an Act, passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George, to prevent the unlawful Combination of Workmen employed in the Woollen Manufactures, and for better Payment of their Wages; and also an Act, passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His said late Majesty, for the better Regulation of the Woollen Manufacture, and for preventing Disputes among the Persons concerned therein; and for limiting a Time for prosecuting for the Forfeiture appointed by the aforesaid Act, in case of the Payment of the Workmen's Wages in any other Manner than in Money."
"9. An Act for encouraging the Fisheries in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland."
"10. An Act for enclosing, by the mutual Consent of the Lord and Tenants, Part of any Common, for the Purpose of planting or preserving Trees fit for Timber or Underwood; and for more effectually preventing the unlawful Destruction of Trees."
"11. An Act for more effectually discouraging and preventing the stealing, and the buying and receiving of stolen, Lead, Iron, Copper, Brass, Bellmetal, and Solder; and for more effectually bringing the Offenders to Justice."
"12. An Act to enable Infants, Lunaticks, and Femmes Covert, to surrender Leases, in order to renew the same."
"13. An Act for appointing a sufficient Number of Constables for the Service of the City and Liberty of Westminster; and to compel proper Persons to take upon them the Office of Jurymen, to present Nuisances and other Offences within the said City and Liberty."
"14. An Act to enable the Commissioners for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from the City of Westminster, to the opposite Shore in the County of Surry, to purchase Houses and Grounds, and to widen the Ways, and make more safe and commodious the Streets, Avenues, and Passages, leading from Charing Cross to the Two Houses of Parliament, Westminster Hall, and the Courts of Justice there, and Westminster Bridge; and to enable a less Number of Commissioners to execute the several Acts relating to the said Bridge than at present are required by Law; and for Relief of George and James King, with regard to a Lease taken by their late Father from the said Commissioners."
"15. An Act for explaining, amending, and rendering more effectual, an Act made in the Twentysecond Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, An Act for making a free Market for the Sale of Fish in the City of Westminster, and for preventing the forestalling and monopolizing of Fish; and for allowing the Sale of Fish under the Dimensions mentioned in a Clause contained in an Act of the First Year of His late Majesty's Reign, in case the same are taken with a Hook."
"16. An Act for regulating the Proceedings in Personal Actions in the Courts Baron of the Manors of Sheffield and Ecclesall, in the County of York."
"17. An Act to indemnify Persons who have omitted to qualify themselves, according to the Directions of several Acts of Parliament, within the Times limited by such Acts respectively; and for allowing further Time for that Purpose; and concerning the Admissions of Officers and Members of Cities, Corporations, and Borough Towns, and the filing of Affidavits of Articles of Clerkship."
"18. An Act to improve, widen, and enlarge, the Passage over and through London Bridge."
"19. An Act for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from Blackfryars in the City of London, to the opposite Side in the County of Surry."
"20. An Act for regulating the Nightly Watch and Beadles, and better enlightening, paving, and cleansing, the Streets and other Passages, and repairing the Highways, within the Parishes of Saint John Wapping, Saint Paul Shadwell, the Hamlet of Ratcliffe, the Parish of Saint Ann in the County of Middlesex, and the Precinct of Well Close in the Liberty of The Tower of London."
"21. An Act for re-building the Parish Church, and enlarging the Church-yard, of Saint John of Wapping, in the County of Middlesex."
"22. An Act to enable the Proprietors and Inhabitants of Houses in York Buildings, in the Parish of Saint Martin in the Fields, in the County of Middlesex, to make and levy a Rate on themselves, sufficient to answer the Expense of re-building or repairing of the Terrace-walk and Water-gate, and such other Part of the Premises adjoining to the River Thames, and belonging to the said Buildings, as shall be judged necessary; and for keeping the same in Repair for the future."
"23. An Act to enable the respective Trustees of the Turnpike Roads leading to Highgate Gatehouse and Hampstead, and from Saint Giles's Pound to Kilbourn Bridge, in the County of Middlesex, to make a new Road, from the Great Northern Road at Islington, to the Edgeware Road near Paddington, and also from the North End of Portland Street, cross the Farthing Pye-house Fields, into the said new Road; and for enlarging the Terms and Powers granted by Two several Acts, for repairing the said Road from Saint Giles's Pound to Kilbourn Bridge."
"24. An Act for amending, repairing, and widening, the Roads leading from The Ryeway in the Parish of Yarpole in the County of Hereford, to Presteigne in the County of Radnor, and from thence to Leintwardine, and from Presteigne aforesaid to the Top of Trap Hill, and from The Ryeway aforesaid, by The Maidenhead, to Wooferton in the County of Salop."
"25. An Act for explaining, amending, and making more effectual, an Act of Parliament made in the Twenty-sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the Top of White Sheet Hill in the Parish of Donehead Saint Andrew in the County of Wilts, through the Towns of Shaftesbury, Milbourne 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; and for repairing other Roads, adjoining to the Roads in the said former Act mentioned."
"26. An Act to enlarge the Term and Powers of an Act for repairing the Road from Shrewsbury to Wrexham in the County of Denbigh; and to repair and widen several other Roads therein mentioned, and the Road from Wrexham to Chester, and from thence to Pen Fordd y Waen in the Parish of Whitford, and also the Road from Broughton to Mold, in the County of Flint."
"27. An Act for explaining and making more effectual an Act, passed in the Twenty-fourth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Road leading from the East End of Brumpton High Lane in the County of York to the Town of Richmond, and from thence to and through the Towns of Aiskrigg and Ingleton in the said County, to the Town of Lancaster in the County of Lancaster; and also for repairing the Road leading from Richmond aforesaid, through Gilling, Melsonby, and Aldbrough, to Lucy otherwise Lousy Cross, and from Gilling, through Gilling Town Lane, to the Turnpike Road on Gatherly Moor."
To these Bills the Royal Assent was severally pronounced, in these Words; videlicet,
"Le Roy le veult."
"28. An Act for vesting the Manor of Dantsey and Hundred of Chippenham, and divers Messuages, Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, in the County of Wilts, late the Estates of Charles Earl of Peterborow and Monmouth, deceased, in Trustees, for raising a certain Sum of Money, for the Purposes therein mentioned."
"29. An Act for Sale of the Estate of James Lord Cranstoun, in the County of Northumberland, settled on his Marriage for the Benefit of Sophia Lady Cranstoun and their Issue, for raising Money, to discharge the Encumbrances affecting the same; and also towards disencumbering his Estate in Scotland, settled also for the Benefit of the said Lady Cranstoun and the Issue of that Marriage."
"30. An Act for carrying into Execution several Contracts, made by or on the Behalf of James late Lord Bulkeley in the Kingdom of Ireland, in his Lifetime, for the Sale of several Lands and Tenements in the County of Chester; and for applying the Purchase-money to discharge Encumbrances affecting the same."
"31. An Act for vesting the Manor of Northall, and divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the County of Middlesex, settled on the Marriage of Sir Hutchins Williams Baronet, and devised by the Will of William Peere Williams his Father, respectively, in Trustees, in order to be conveyed to Agatha Child Widow and her Heirs, pursuant to Articles of Agreement for that Purpose; and for laying out the Money arising by Sale of the Estate devised by the said Will in the Purchase of Lands, to be settled to the Uses of that Will; and for other Purposes therein mentioned."
"32. An Act for vesting divers Manors, Lands, and Hereditaments, Part of the settled Estates of Francis Blake Delaval Esquire, in Trustees, for raising Money, to pay off and discharge several Debts and Encumbrances; and for other Purposes therein mentioned."
"33. An Act for Sale of the settled Estate of Wrightson Mundy Esquire, in the County of Leicester, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same, and also his unsettled Estate in the County of Derby; and for settling the Derbyshire Estate, so disencumbered, to the Uses therein mentioned."
"34. An Act for confirming a Partition between John Leman Esquire and Elizabeth Newnham and John Newnham Esquire, of several Estates in the City of London, and Counties of Middlesex and Huntingdon; and for vesting and settling the entire Premises, which, on such Partition, were allotted to the said John Leman and Elizabeth Newham and John Newnham, respectively, to the Uses therein mentioned."
"35. An Act for dividing the Common Fields of Egleton, alias Edgeton, in the County of Rutland."
36. An Act to enable John Thornaugh Esquire, now called John Hewett, and his Descendants, to take and use the Surname of Hewett, pursuant to the Will of Sir Thomas Hewett Knight, deceased."
"37. An Act for naturalizing Francis Jalabert, an Infant under the Age of Eighteen Years."
To these Bills the Royal Assent was severally pronounced, in these Words; videlicet,
"Soit fait comme il est desiré."
Then His Majesty spake as follows:
His Majesty's Speech.
"My Lords, and Gentlemen,
"After so long and unwearied Application to the publick Business, it is reasonable that I should give you some Recess. I must, at the same Time, return you My hearty Thanks, for the vigorous and effectual Support you have given Me, in maintaining that just and national Cause in which I am engaged.
"The Injuries and Hostilities, which have been for some Time committed by the French against My Dominions and Subjects, are now followed by the actual Invasion of the Island of Minorca; which stands guarantied to Me by all the great Powers of Europe, and in particular by the French King: I have therefore found Myself obliged, in Vindication of the Honour of My Crown and of the Rights of My People, to declare War in Form against France. I rely on the Divine Protection, and the vigorous Assistance of My faithful Subjects, in so just a Cause.
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
"I return you My hearty Thanks, for the Readiness and Dispatch with which you have granted Me such large Supplies: You may depend on their being strictly applied to the good Purposes for which they were given.
"My Lords, and Gentlemen,
"Nothing has given Me more inward Satisfaction than the Confidence which you repose in Me: It is the most acceptable Return you could make to Me; and, you may be assured, shall be made Use of only for your Good. The Preservation of your Religion, Liberties, and Independency, is, and always shall be, My great Aim; and, I trust, you will not be wanting to yourselves."
Which being ended; the Lord Chancellor, having received Directions from His Majesty, and being returned to his Place, said,
Both Houses to adjourn.
"My Lords, and Gentlemen,
"It is His Majesty's Pleasure, that both Houses of Parliament do forthwith severally adjourn themselves to Friday the Eighteenth Day of June next."
Then His Majesty was pleased to retire; and the Commons returned to their House.
Adjourn.
Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad & in diem Veneris, decimum octavum diem Junii jam prox. sequen. hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.