House of Lords Journal Volume 29: March 1760, 1-10

March 1760, 1-10

DIE Lunæ, 3^o Martii.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Franks against Franks & al.

The Answer of Phila Franks and Priscilla Franks, Infants, by Abigail Salomons Widow, their Guardian, and Henry Isaac Franks Esquire, a Lunatick, by the said Abigail Salomons his Guardian, and of Aaron Franks Esquire to the Appeal of Naphtali Franks Esquire and Phila his Wife, was brought in.

Salmon Fishery in the Water of Nyth, former Act to repeal, Bill.

The Earl of Marchmont reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for repealing an Act of the Parliament of Scotland, made in the Year One Thousand Six Hundred and Eighty-one, intituled, "An Act anent the Salmon Fishing in the Water of Nyth," 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."

Ordered, That the said Bill be engrossed.

Trapaud et al. Nat. Bill.

The Lord Willoughby of Parham reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for naturalizing Peter Trapaud, Nicholas Battier, Christopher Battier, John Ralph Battier, Abel Mitz, Peter Aubertin, John William Smith, Gabriel Anthony Ernst, Frederich Nicholas Graff, Emanuel Philip Bize, and David Samuel Henry Duveluz," 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."

Woodhall Moor Enclosure, Bill.

The Lord Bishop of St. Asaph reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing a certain Common, or Open Piece of Waste Ground, in the Parish or Township of Harthill with Woodhall, 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 made One Amendment thereto."

Which Amendment, being read Twice by the Clerk, was agreed to by the House.

Ordered, That the Bill, with the Amendment, be engrossed.

Report of Commissioners of Greenwich Hospital delivered.

The House being informed, "That Mr. Horne, from the Commissioners of Greenwich Hospital, attended."

He was called in; and delivered, at the Bar, pursuant to the Direction of an Act of Parliament,

"The Report of the said Commissioners, of what Money had been received from the Derwentwater Estate, between the 1st of December 1758, and 30th of November 1759; and of their Proceedings in carrying on the said Building."

And then he withdrew.

And the Title thereof being read by the Clerk:

Ordered, That the said Report do lie on the Table.

Charteris Leave for a Bill:

After reading, and considering, the Report of the Judges to whom was referred the Petition of Francis Charteris Esquire; 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 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for Sale of Part of the entailed Estate of the late Francis Charteris Esquire; and for purchasing of other Lands, to be settled to the same Uses."

E. of Hopetoun, Curator of the Marquis of Annandale, Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to enable John Earl of Hopetoun, Curator of Law to George Vanden Bempde Marquis of Annandale his Uncle, a Lunatick, and the Curator of Law of the said Marquis for the Time being, to grant Feus of certain Lands, Houses, and others, in the County of Dumfries, and to exchange the Lands 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 Tuesday the 18th Day of this Instant March at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.

L. K. Pelham against Gregory & al.

The House being moved, "That Monday the 17th Day of this Instant March may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein the Lady Katherine Pelham and James West Esquire are Appellants, and Susanna Gregory and others Respondents:"

It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on Monday the 17th Day of this Instant March, as desired.

Hallett to take the Name of Farewell, Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act to qualify and enable Samuel Hallett Esquire, now called Samuel Farewell, and his Heirs, to use and take, in Exchange for his and their own Surname, the Surname of Farewell, pursuant to the Will of Nathaniel Farewell Esquire, deceased;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

Adjourn.

Dominus Custos Magni Sigilli declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad & in diem Martis, quartum diem instantis Martii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.

DIE Martis, 4^o Martii.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Trotter against the Magistrates of Edinburgh.

The Answer of the Magistrates and Town Council of the City of Edinburgh, to the Appeal of Henry Trotter of Mortonhall Esquire and Thomas Trotter Merchant in Edinburgh his Factor, was brought in.

The King's Answer to Address for a State of the National Debt.

The Lord Chamberlain reported, "That the Lords with White Staves had (according to Order) presented to His Majesty the Address of this House, for a State of the National Debt; and that His Majesty was pleased to say, He would give Directions that the same be laid before the House accordingly."

Governors of the Charters house, Bill.

The Lord Willoughby of Parham reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act to enable the Governors of the Hospital of King James, founded in Charter-house, to grant Building Leases of some Parts of the Estates of the said Hospital, lying in the Parish of Saint James Clerkenwell and elsewhere in the County of Middlesex, for such Terms of Years as are 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 Satisfaction of the Committee; and that the Committee had gone throught the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."

Ordered, That the said Bill be engrossed.

Mackworth Enclosure, Bill.

The Lord Sandys reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Meadows Pastures, and Waste Grounds, in the Parish of Mackworth, in the County of Derby," 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 throught the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."

Derby Roads, former Acts to amend, Bill.

The Lord Sandys also reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act to amend and render more effectual Two Acts, passed in the Eleventh and Seventeenth Years of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing several Roads leading to and from the Town of Derby, in the County of Derby, 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."

Woodhall Moor Enclosure, Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing a certain Common, or Open Piece of Waste Ground, in the Parish or Township of Harthill with Woodhall, in the County of York."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was Resolved in the Affirmative.

Salmon Fishery in the Water of Nyth, former Acts to repeal, Bill.

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for repealing an Act of the Parliament of Scotland, made in the Year One Thousand Six Hundred and Eighty-one, intituled, "Act anent the Salmon Fishing in the Water of Nyth."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was Resolved in the Affirmative.

Message to H. C. with the Two preceding Bills.

A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Bennett and Mr. Burroughs:

To carry down the said Bills, and desire their Concurrence thereto.

Trapaud et al. Nat. Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for naturalizing Peter Trapaud, Nicholas Battier, Christopher Battier, John Ralph Battier, Abel Mitz, Peter Aubertin, John William Smith, Gabriel Anthony Ernst, Frederick Nicholas Graff, Emanuel Philip Bize, and David Samuel Henry Duveluz."

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 same Messengers:

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

Hallett to take the Name of Farewell, Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to qualify and enable Samuel Hallett Esquire, now called Samuel Farewell, and his Heirs, to use and take, in Exchange for his and their own Surname, the Surname of Farewell, pursuant to the Will of Nathaniel Farewell Esquire, deceased."

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.

E. of March against E. of Cassillis.

Upon reading the Petition and Appeal of William Earl of Cassillis, Ruglen, and March; complaining of an Interlocutor of the Lords of Session in Scotland, of the 29th of February 1760; and praying, "That the same may be reversed; and that Sir Thomas Kennedy of Colzean Baronet may be required to answer the said Appeal; and that the Appellant may have such other Relief in the Premises as to this House in their Lordships great Wisdom shall seem meet."

It is Ordered, That the said Sir Thomas Kennedy may have a Copy of the said Appeal; and do put in his Answer thereunto, in Writing, on or before Tuesday the First Day of April next; and Service of this Order upon his Procurators or Agents shall be deemed good Service.

Lewis to take the Name of Lloyd, Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act to enable Thomas Lewis Esquire and his Heirs Male to take, use, and bear, the Surname and Arms of Lloyd, pursuant to the Will of Richard Lloyd Esquire, deceased;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Adjourn.

Dominus Custos Magni Sigilli declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad & in diem Mercurii, quintum diem instantis Martii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.

DIE Mercurii, 5^o Martii.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

E. of March against E. of Cassillis.

The Answer of Thomas Earl of Cassillis (formerly Sir Thomas Kennedy) to the Appeal of William Earl of March and Ruglen, was brought in.

Marston St. Lawrence Enclosure Bill.

The Earl of Guilford reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Field, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, Common Grounds, and Waste Grounds, in Marston Saint Lawrence, in the County of Northampton," 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."

Hoby Enclosure, Bill.

The Lord Sandys also reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common and Open Fields in the Parish of Hoby, in the County of Leicester," 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."

Catton Common, Bill: The King's Consent signified.

The Earl of Holdernesse acquainted the House, "That His Majesty, having been informed of the Contents of the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing several Open Fields, Commons, or Wastes, and Common Grounds, within the Manor and Soke of Catton, in the County of York," was pleased to consent (as far as the Interest of the Crown is concerned) that their Lordships may proceed therein as they shall think fit."

Governors of the Charter-house, Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to enable the Governors of the Hospital of King James, founded in Charter-house, to grant Building or other Leases of some Parts of the Estates of the said Hospital, lying in the Parish of Saint James Clerkenwell and elsewhere in the County of Middlesex, for such Terms of Years as are 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 Mr. Bennett and Mr. Burroughs:

To carry down the said Bill, and desire their Concurrence thereto.

Derby Roads, former Acts, to amend, Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to amend and render more effectual Two Acts, passed in the Eleventh and Seventeenth Years of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing several Roads leading to and from the Town of Derby, in the County of Derby."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was Resolved in the Affirmative.

Mackworth Enclosure, Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Meadows, Pastures, and Waste Grounds, in the Parish of Mackworth, 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 have agreed to the Two preceding Bills.

A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by the same Messengers:

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

Trotters against Magistrates of Edinburgh.

The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein Henry Trotter of Mortonball Esquire and Thomas Trotter Merchant in Edinburgh are Appellants, and the Magistrates of Edinburgh Respondents:"

It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said Cause, by Counsel, at the Bar, on the Second vacant Day for Causes after the Recess at Easter."

Lewis to take the Name of Lloyd, Bill.

Hodie 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to enable Thomas Lewis Esquire and his Heirs Male to take, use, and bear, the Surname and Arms of Lloyd, pursuant to the Will of Richard Lloyd Esquire, deceased."

Bowles, Committee of Beynon's Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for Sale of the Real Estate of Thomas Beynon Esquire, a Lunatick, for discharging the Encumbrances affecting the same; and for laying out the Residue of the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Lands and Hereditaments, for the Benefit of the said Thomas Beynon and his Heirs."

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 20th Day of this Instant March, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.

Teatt against Strong Writ of Error.

The Lord Mansfield Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench, in the usual Manner, delivered in a Writ of Error, wherein Ralph Teatt is Plaintiff and James Strong Defendant.

Adjourn.

Dominus Custos Magnis Sigilli declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad & in diem Jovis, sextum diem instantis Martii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.

DIE Jovis, 6^o Martii.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Marston St. Lawrence, Enclosure; Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common and Open Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, Common Grounds, and Waste Grounds, in Marston Saint Lawrence, in the County of Northampton."

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. Burroughs and Mr. Harris:

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

Somerby Common, Bill.

The Lord Willoughby of Parham reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open and Common Fields of Somerby, in the County of Leicester, and all the Lands and Grounds within the same Fields," 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."

Hanwicke Edge Common, Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for enclosing and dividing the Moor or Common called Hunwicke Edge, in the Manor of Bondgate and County of Durham;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

Hoby Common, Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common and Open Fields in the Parish of Hoby, in the County of Leicester."

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.

Lewis to take the Name of Lloyd, Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to enable Thomas Lewis Esquire and his Heirs Male to take, use, and bear, the Surname and Arms of Lloyd, pursuant to the Will of Richard Lloyd Esquire, deceased."

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.

Marine Forces Regulation of, Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for the Regulation of His Majesty's Marine Forces while on Shore;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

E. of March against E. of Cassillis.

The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein William Earl of Cassillis, Ruglen, and March, is Appellant, and Sir Thomas Kennedy Baronet is Respondent:"

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.

Mure against Campbell & al.

The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein William Mure of Caldwell Esquire is Appellant, and Daniel Campbell and William Graham 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.

Adjourn.

Dominus Custos Magni Sigilli declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad & in diem Veneris, septimum diem instantis Martii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.

DIE Veneris, 7^o Martii.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Lutcham Enclosure, Bill.

The Earl of Buckinghamshire reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields within the Parish of Lutcham, alias Litcham, in the County of Norfolk; and for extinguishing the Rights of Common or Shackage in the said Common Fields, and certain other Lands in the said Parish called Half Year Closes," 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."

Barford Enclosure, Bill.

The Lord Sandys reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, Waste Grounds, and Commonable Lands, in the Parish of Barford, in the County of (fn. 1) Northampton," 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."

Stoffolds to take the Name of Austen, Bill.

The Lord Sandys also reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act to enable Henry Stoffold and Robert Stoffold Gentlemen, now called Henry Austen and Robert Austen, and their Heirs, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Austen, instead of their own Surname and Arms, pursuant to the Will of Robert Austen Esquire, deceased," 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."

Somerby Enclosure, Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open and Common Fields of Somerby, in the County of Leicester, and all the Lands and Grounds within the same Fields."

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. Bennett and Mr. Burroughs:

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

Marine Forces Regulation, Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the better Regulation of His Majesty's Marine Forces while on Shore."

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, on Monday next.

Fagge and Peachy, Leave for a Bill.

After reading, and considering, the Report of the Judges to whom was referred the Petition of John Meres Fagge Esquire, and Sir John Peachey Baronet and Elizabeth his Wife; 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 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for vesting certain Tenements and Hereditaments, in the County of Sussex, settled by John Meres Fagge Esquire, upon the Marriage of Elizabeth his Daughter with Sir John Peachey Baronet, in Trustees, to convey the same to Sir William Peere William Baronet; and for settling Lands and Hereditaments in the County of Kent, of greater Value, in Lieu thereof."

D. of Devon, Leave for a Bill:

After reading, and considering, the Report of the Judges to whom was referred the Petition of his Grace William Duke of Devonshire; 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 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to empower the most Noble William Duke of Devonshire to make Leases, for any Term not exceeding Ninety-nine Years, of certain Estates, lying in the Parish of Saint James Westminster, in the County of Middlesex, devised to him by the Will of the Right Honourable Dorothy Countess of Burlington, deceased."

Fulton et al. Magistrates of Paisley against Murray.

The House being moved, "That Wednesday the Second Day of April next may be appointed, for hearing the Cause wherein Robert Fulton and others are Appellants, and John Murray Esquire is Respondent, ex Parte; the Respondent not having put in his Answer, though peremptorily ordered so to do:"

It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said Cause on Wednesday next, by Counsel, at the Bar, ex Parte, unless the Respondent put in his Answer in the mean Time.

Morgan & al. against E. of Winchilsea & al.

Upon reading the Petition and Appeal of Thomas Morgan Esquire, Capel Hanbury Esquire, William Powell lately called William Richards an Infant, by the said Thomas Morgan his Guardian, Jane Richards Widow, and Ann Morgan Widow; complaining of Two Orders of the Court of Chancery, of the 10th of May 1755, and 27th of January 1758; and likewise of Part of a Decree of the said Court, pronounced the 18th of December 1759, but not passed by the Register of the said Court until the 27th of February last; and praying, "That the same may be reversed; and that Daniel Earl of Winchilsea and Nottingham, William Hurst, Edward Hurst the Son, Elizabeth Allen, Lucy Allen the Daughter, and John Philips, may be required to answer the said Appeal:"

It is Ordered, That the said Daniel Earl of Winchilsea and Nottingham, William Hurst, Edward Hurst, Elizabeth Allen, Lucy Allen, and John Philips, may have a Copy of the said Appeal; and do put in their Answer or respective Answers thereunto, in Writing, on or before Friday the 21st Day of this Instant March.

Franks et Ux. against Martin & al.

After hearing Counsel in Part, in the Cause wherein Naphtali Franks Esquire and his Wife, are Appellants, and Joseph Martin and others Respondents:

It is Ordered, That the further Hearing of the said Cause be adjourned till Monday next; and that the Counsel be called in at One o'Clock.

Freeman's Bill.

Ordered, That the Committee to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for vesting the Inheritance of certain Estates in the County of Northampton, Part of the entailed Estate of John Freeman Esquire, in him, in Fee Simple; and for settling other Estates, in the Counties of Wilts and Middlesex, in Lieu thereof," stands committed, be revived; and meet on Tuesday next.

D. of Bridgewater's Navigation, Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act to enable the most Noble Francis Duke of Bridgewater, to make a Navigable Cut, or Canal, from or near Worsley Mill, over the River Irwell, to the Town of Manchester in the County Palatine of Lancaster, and to or near Longford Bridge in the Township of Stretford, in the said County;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

Adjourn.

Dominus Custos Magni Sigilli declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque at et in diem Lunæ, decimum diem instantis Martii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.

DIE Lunæ, 10^o Martii.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Fulton & al. Magistrates of Paisley against Murray.

The Answer of John Murray of Broughton, to the Appeal of Robert Fulton Senior, John Smith and Charles Maxwell Merchants, and present Baillies of the Town of Paisley, for themselves, and on Behalf of the Town Council (fn. 2) and Community of the said Borough and Inhabitants of the same, was brought in.

Lewis to take the Name of Lloyd, Bill.

The Lord Sandys reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act to enable Thomas Lewis Esquire and his Heirs Male to take and use the Surname and Arms of Lloyd, pursuant to the Will of Richard Lloyd Esquire, deceased," 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."

Hallet to take the Name of Farewell, Bill.

The Lord Willoughby of Parham reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act to qualify and enable Samuel Hallet Esquire, now called Samuel Farewell, and his Heirs, to take and use, in Exchange for his and their own Surname, the Surname of Farewell, pursuant to the Will of Nathaniel Farewell Esquire, deceased," 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."

Charteris's Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for Sale of Part of the entailed Estate of the late Francis Charteris Esquire; and for purchasing of other Lands, to be settled to the same Uses."

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 25th Day of this Instant March, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.

Lutcham Common, Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields within the Parish of Lutcham, alias Litcham, in the County of Norfolk; and for extinguishing the Rights of Common or Shackage in the said Common Fields, and certain other Lands in the said Parish, called Half Year Closes."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was Resolved in the Affirmative.

Barford Enclosure, Bill.

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, Waste Grounds, and Commonable Lands, in the Parish of Barford, in the County of (fn. 3) Northampton."

The Question was put, "Whether this Bill shall pass?"

It was Resolved in the Affirmative.

Stoffolds to take the Name of Austen, Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to enable Henry Stoffold and Robert Stoffold Gentlemen, now called Henry Austen and Robert Austen, and their Heirs, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Austen, instead of their own Surname and Arms, pursuant to the Will of Robert Austen Esquire, deceased."

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. Edwards and Mr. Montague:

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

D. of Bridgewater's Navigation, Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to enable the most Noble Francis Duke of Bridgewater to make a Navigable Cut, or Canal, from or near Worsley Mill, over the River Irwell, to the Town of Manchester, in the County Palatine of Lancaster, and to or near Longford Bridge, in the Township of Stretford, in the said County."

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.

Hunwicke Edge Common, Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enclosing and dividing the Moor or Common called Hunwicke Edge, in the Manor of Bondgate, in the County of Durham."

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 Wednesday next, at the usual Time and Place; and to adjourn as they please.

Marine Forces, Regulation, Bill:

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee on the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the Regulation of His Majesty's Marine Forces while on Shore."

After some Time, the House was resumed.

And the Lord Willoughby of Parham reported from the Committee, "That they had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."

Raymond & al. Leave for a Bill:

After reading, and considering, the Report of the Judges to whom was referred the Petition of Jones Raymond 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 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for exchanging certain Messuages, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the Parishes of Beckenham and Lewisham, in the County of Kent, Part of the Estate late of Hugh Raymond Esquire, deceased, for other Lands and Hereditaments, in the said Parish of Beckenham, belonging to John Cator the Younger; and for settling the Lands, so taken in Exchange, to the same Uses as the Lands given in Exchange stand limited; and for enabling Jones Raymond and Peter Burrell Esquires to grant Building Leases of other Parts of the Estate late of the said Hugh Raymond."

Spencer, Leave for a Bill:

After reading, and considering, the Report of the Judges to whom was referred the Petition of John Spencer Esquire; 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 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to empower John Spencer Esquire to make Leases of the Manor of Wimbledon, and of Lands and Grounds in Wimbledon, Barnes, Mortlake, East Sheen, Putney, and Wandsworth, in the County of Surry, given and devised by, and purchased in Pursuance of the Will of, the most Noble Sarah late Dutchess Dowager of Marlborough, respectively, in order for building upon and improving the same."

Cornable & al. Leave for a Nat. Bill:

Upon reading the Petition of René Cornabé and John Daniel Lucadou; praying Leave to bring in a Bill for their Naturalization:

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

Bill read.

The Lord Sandys presented to the House a Bill, intituled, "An Act for naturalizing René Cornabé and John Daniel Lucadou."

The said Bill was read the First Time.

Franks & al. against Martin & al.

After hearing Counsel further, in the Cause wherein Naphtali Franks Esquire and his Wife are Appellants, and Joseph Martin and others Respondents:

It is Ordered, That the further Hearing of the said Cause be adjourned till To-morrow.

Adjourn.

Dominus Custos Magni Sigilli declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Martis, undecimum diem instantis Martii, hora undecima Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.