House of Lords Journal Volume 19: 5 May 1712

DIE Lunæ, 5 Maii.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

E. of Torrington's Privilege; Depup to be brought to the Bar.

Upon reading the Petition of Robert Decpup, in Custody of the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, for a Breach of the Privilege of the Earl of Torrington; expressing his Sorrow for his Offence, and begging Pardon of the said Earl and of this House; and praying to be discharged:

It is Ordered, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That the said Robert Deepup be brought to the Bar of this House To morrow, at Twelve a Clock, in order to his Discharge.

To Sir William Oldes, Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, his Deputy or Deputies, and every of them.

Dunbar versus Arskins.

The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the Appeal depending in this House, wherein William Dunbar Esquire is Appellant, and Colonel John Arskine Respondent:"

It is Ordered, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That this House will hear the said Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Monday the Twelfth Day of this Instant May, at Eleven a Clock.

Prize Goods from America, Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the Relief of Merchants importing Prize Goods from America."

And, after some Time spent therein, the House was resumed.

And the Lord Delawar reported from the said Committee, "That they had gone through the Bill; and think it fit to pass, without any Amendment."

Message from H. C. to return Duloe Vicarage Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir William Whitelocke and others:

To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for making a perpetual Augmentation to the Vicarage of Duloe, in the County of Cornwal, out of the Tithes and Profits of the Rectory of Duloe;" and to acquaint this House, that they have agreed to the same, without any Amendment.

Prize Goods from America, Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the Relief of Merchants importing Prize Goods from America."

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. Fellowes and Mr. Meller:

To acquaint them, that the Lords have agreed to the said Bill, without any Amendment.

Regius Professors, &c. of Universities, Bill.

The Earl of Anglesey reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for confirming and rendering more effectual certain Letters Patents of King James the First, for annexing a Canonry and several Rectories to the Regius Professor of Divinity in the University of Oxford, and to the Regius Professor and Lady Margaret's Reader of Divinity in the University of Cambridge," was committed: "That they had gone through the same, without any Amendment."

Ordered, That the said Bill be engrossed.

Horndon and Ingrave Churches, for uniting, Bill.

The Earl of Anglesey reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the uniting and consolidating the Churches of West Horndon, alias Thorndon, and Ingrave, alias Gingrave, in the County of Essex," was committed: "That they had examined the Allegations of the Bill, and the Parties concerned had given their Consents thereunto; and that the Committee had made some Amendments to the Bill."

Which, being read Twice, were agreed to; and the Bill ordered to be engrossed, with the said Amendments.

Pynsent's Bill.

The Earl of Yarmouth reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for confirming of a Partition made between William Pynsent Esquire and Mary his Wife, John Trevillian Esquire and Elizabeth his Wife, and their Trustees, of several Manors and Lands, in the County of Somerset," was committed: "That they had considered the said Bill, perused the Deeds recited therein, and gone through the same; and think it fit to pass, without any Amendment."

Ordered, That the said Bill be engrossed.

Hillersdon's Bill.

The Lord Howard of Escrick reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for vesting several Lands in Battlesdon, in the County of Bedford, in John Hillersdon Esquire and his Heirs, discharged of several Uses and Estates to which they are now limited; and for settling other Lands, of greater Value, in the same County, to the same Uses," was committed: "That they had considered the said Bill, found the Allegations therein to be true, and the Parties concerned had given their Consents thereunto; and that the Committee had made One Amendment to the Bill."

Which was read Twice, and agreed to; and the Bill ordered to be engrossed, with the said Amendment.

L. Osborne, Privilege; Clarke attached, for arresting Racket his Servant:

Upon Oath made, at the Bar of this House, "That John Racket, menial Servant to the Right Honourable the Lord Osborne, a Peer of this Realm, was arrested, by Thomas Clarke Bailiff, within the Time of Privilege of Parliament:"

It is Ordered, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod attending this House, his Deputy or Deputies, do forthwith attach the Body of the said Thomas Clarke, and keep him in safe Custody until further Order of this House; and this shall be a sufficient Warrant on that Behalf.

To Sir W'm Oldes, Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, his Deputy or Deputies, and every of them.

Racket discharged.

Whereas John Racket, menial Servant to the Lord Osborne, having been arrested, and is now detained in Custody, contrary to the Privilege of Parliament:

It is Ordered, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, That the said John Racket shall be, and is hereby, discharged from the Restraint he now lies under; and this shall be a sufficient Warrant on that Behalf.

To the Sheriffs of London and Midd'x, or either of them, and all others whom these may concern.

Message from H. C. with a Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. Bertie and others:

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act to enable the Lord High Treasurer, or Commissioners of the Treasury of Great Britain, for the Time being, to compound with the Executor of Michael Wicks Esquire, late Receiver General of the Plantation Duties in the Port of London, as the Lord High Treasurer or Commissioners of the Treasury of England were, by a former Act of Parliament, enabled to do with the said Michael Wicks himself;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Wicks' Executor's Bill.

Hodie 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to enable the Lord High Treasurer, or Commissioners of the Treasury of Great Britain, for the Time being, to compound with the Executor of Michael Wicks Esquire, late Receiver General of the Plantation Duties in the Port of London, as the Lord High Treasurer or Commissioners of the Treasury of England were, by a former Act of Parliament, enabled to do with the said Michael Wicks himself."

County Elections, to prevent multiplying Votes at, Bill;

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the more effectual preventing fraudulent Conveyances, in order to multiply Votes for electing Knights of Shires to serve in Parliament."

Clause for the Quakers.

Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House, To-morrow, at Twelve a Clock; and that it be an Instruction to the said Committee, to receive a Clause, That the Affirmation of the People called Quakers may be accepted instead of the Oath required by the said Bill; and all the Lords to be summoned.

Militia, &c. Bill:

The House was (according to Order) adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for raising the Militia for the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twelve, although the Month's Pay formerly advanced be not re-paid; and for rectifying a Mistake in an Act passed this Session of Parliament, intituled, An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and false Musters; and for the better Payment of the Army and Quarters; and for taking Accompts of Trophy-money formerly raised and collected."

And, after some Time spent therein, the House was resumed.

And the Earl of Clarendon reported from the Committee, "That they had gone through the Bill, without any Amendment."

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for raising the Militia for the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twelve, although the Month's Pay formerly advanced be not re-paid; and for rectifying a Mistake in an Act passed this Session of Parliament, intituled, An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and false Musters; and for the better Payment of the Army and Quarters; and for taking Accompts of Trophy-money formerly raised and collected."

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. Fellows and Mr. Meller:

To acquaint them, that the Lords have agreed to the said Bill, without any Amendment.

Vyner's Bill.

The Earl of Winchilsea reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act to vest several Lands and Tenements, in the County of Warwick, the Estate of Thomas Vyner, late of Ethrop, in the said County, Esquire, deceased, in Trustees; and to enable them to sell Part thereof, for discharging several Debts and Incumbrances thereon, and to raise a present Provision for his Son and Heir, an Infant, and the rest of his Children," was committed: "That they had considered the said Bill; and that the Parties concerned had given their Consents thereunto; and that the Committee had made several Amendments to the Bill."

Which were read Twice, and agreed to; and the Bill ordered to be engrossed, with the said Amendments.

Sir T. Putt's Bill, for Sale of Lands in Netherex, &c.

After reading the Report of the Judges, to whom was referred the Petition of Sir Thomas Putt Baronet and others; praying Leave to bring in a Bill, for the Purposes therein mentioned:

It is Ordered, That Leave (fn. 1) be given to bring in a Bill, according to the Prayer of the said Petition.

Hodie 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for vesting several Lands in Netherex, Rew, Silverton, and Thorverton, in the County of Devon, in Trustees, to be sold, for the Purposes therein mentioned."

Constable's Bill.

After reading the Report of the Judges, to whom was referred the Petition of John Constable and Sarah his Wife; praying Leave to bring in a Bill, for the Purposes therein mentioned:

It is Ordered, That Leave be given to bring in a Bill, according to the Prayer of the said Petition.

Hodie 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for Sale of several Lands and Tenements of John Constable Gentleman, in the Parish of Ockley, in the County of Surrey, for Payment of his Debts; and for settling other Lands, in the same County, of a better Value, to the same Uses."

Ipswich to Cleydon, Highways, Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the better repairing and amending the Road leading from Ipswich to Cleydon, and the Road called The Pye Road, in the County of Suffolk."

Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House, on Wednesday next, at Twelve a Clock.

Adjourn.

Dominus Custos Magni Sigilli declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Martis, sextum diem instantis Maii, hora duodecima, Dominis sic decernentibus.