House of Lords Journal Volume 32: April 1769, 1-10

DIE Jovis, 6^o Aprilis 1769.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales prsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Hepburn against E. Portmore.

The Answer of Charles Earl of Portmore to the Appeal of the Reverend Thomas Hepburn, was this Day brought in:

Gray and Su therland against Sr J. I Sinclair.

As was also the Answer of Sir John Sinclair of Murkle Baronet, to the Appeal of Robert Gray and William Sutherland:

Gray et al. against Ogilvy et al.

And also, the Answer of Alexander Ogilvy and others to the Appeal of Willam Gray and others.

L. Craven takes his Scat.

This Day William Lord Craven sat First in Parliament after the Death of his Uncle William Lord Craven, his Lordship having first at the Table taken the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

Carter King at Arms delivered in at the Table his Lordship's Pedigree, pursuant to the Standing Order.

Causes put off.

Ordered, That the Cause wherein John Goodere Esquire is Appellant, and Trevor Borrett and another are Respondents, ete con. which (lands appointed for hearing Tomorrow, be put off to Wednesday next; and that the Cause which stands for that Day be put off to Friday next, and that the Rest of the Causes be removed in Course.

Sir W Dalaymple against Campbell.

Upon reading the Petition and Appeal of Sir William Dalrymple of Coustand Baronet, complaining of Four Interlocutors of the Lords of Session in Scotland, of the IDT and 5th of July 1768, and 3d and 11th of March last; and praying, That the same may be reversed, varied, or altered, or that the Appellant may nave such Relief in the Premises, as to this House, in their Lordships great Wisdom, shall seem meet; and that Archibald Campbell may be required to answer the said Appeal:

It is Ordered, That the said Archibald Campbell may have a Copy of the said Appeal, and do put in his Answer thereto, in Writing, on or before Thursday the 4th Day of May next; and Service of this Order upon any One of the Procurators or Agents of the said Respondent in the said Court of Session in Scotland, shall be deemed good Service.

Shire and County Hall Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act to enable the Justices of the Peace in the General Quarter sessions of their respective Counties and Divisions, to repair the Shire Halls, County Halls, or other Buildings wherein the Assizes or Grand sessions are usually held.

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 Tomorrow.

Accountant Gcncials Bill

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act to empower the High Court of Chancery to lay out, upon Government Securities, a further Sum of Money, not exceeding a Sum therein limited out of the common and general Cash in the Bank of England, belonging to the Suitors of the said Court, and to apply the Interest, arising therefrom, towards answering the Charges of the Office of the Accountant General of the said Court.

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 Tomorrow.

Pengate to Latchett's Bridge, &c. Road Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act to enlarge the Term and Powers of an Act, passed in the Thirty-first Year of His late Majesty, for amending the Road from Pengate to Latchett's Bridge, and other Roads, in the County of Wilts, and for amending several Roads near adjoining to the said Roads.

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. Harris and Mr. Browning:

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

Youlthorpe Enclosure Billa.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir George Savile and others:

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing several Common Arable Fields, Common Pastures, and other enclosed Grounds, within the Township of Youlthorpe in the East Riding of the County of York; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Haxby Enclosure Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir George Savile and others:

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing several Common Arable Fields, and the Moor or Common within the Township of Haxby, in the North Riding of the County of York; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Holyrood Ampney Enclosure Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open and Common Fields, Common Meadows, Downs, and Commonable Lands, lying within the Manors and Parishes of Holyrood Ampney otherwise Ampney Cruris, and Ampney Mary otherwise Ashbrook, in the County of Gloucester; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Cheadle, Sec. Road Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Cheadle to Botham House, and from thence to Butterton Moor End, in the County of Stafford- to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Four Bills were, severally, read the First, Time.

Button Cranswick Enclosure Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing certain Open Arable Fields, Meadow Grounds, Commons, Pastures, and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, within the Town ship of Hutton Cranswick, in the East Riding of the County of York.

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.

Canale for a Bill for his Naturalization, and to take the Name of Thorold.

Upon reading the Petition of Thomas Goodacre, surviving Trustee under the Will of Sir Nathaniel Thorold, late of Harmston, in the County of Lincoln Baronet deceased, and of Samuel Canale Esquire, and William Durance Clerk Guardian of the said Samuel Canale, a Minor of the Age of Nineteen Years and upwards setting forth, That the Petitioner Samuel Canale was born out of His Majesty's Allegiance, but professeth the Protestant Religion, and hath given Testimony of his Loyalty and Fidelity to His Majesty, and the Good of this Kingdom; that the said Sir Na, aniel Thorold, by his Will, and a Codicil the annexed, gave several estates therein mention to the Petitioner Thomas Goodacre, and One Rot Drewry since deceased, upon Trust, that they should (if necessary) join with the Petitioner Samuel Canale in an Application to Parliament, in order to obtain an Act for naturalizing the Petitioner Samuel Canale, and enabling him to take upon him and use the Surname of Thorold only, instead of Canale, and to use the Arms of the said Sir Nathaniel Thorold; and upon further Trust, that, as soon as conveniently may be after the Petitioner Samuel Canale shall have been so naturalized, and by Act of Parliament taken upon him the Surname of Thorold only, to settle and assure certain estates in the said Will particularly mentioned to the Use of the Petitioner Samuel Canale for his Life; and, upon certain Conditions therein expressed, Remainder to his First and other Sons, with divers Remainders over; that the Petitioner, Samuel Canale, in Compliance with the said Will, is desirous to take and use the Surname of Thorold only, and to use the Arms of Sir Nathaniel Thorold deceased, and that the same may be confirmed to him and his Issue, by Authority of Parliament; andtherefore praying, That Leave may be given to bring in a Bill for naturalizing the Petitioner Samuel Canale, and for enabling him and his Issue to take and use the Surname of Thorold only, and to use the Arms of the said Sir Nathaniel Thorold deceased:

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

Bill read.

Whereupon, The Earl of Stamford presented to the House a Bill, intituled, An Act for naturalizing Samuel Canale Esquire, and to enable him and his Issue to take and use the Surname and Arms of Thorold:'

The said kill was read the First Time.

Orton Enclosure Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosuring the Open Commons and Waste Grounds, within the Manor of Orton, in the County of West morland; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Knuston Enclosure Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Fields and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, in the Hamlet of Knuston, in the Parish of Irchester, in the County of Northampton ; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Bowes &c. Road Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for continuing and rendering more effectual an Act for repairing the Road from Bowes, in the County of York, to Brough under Stainmore, in the County of Westmorland; and for repairing and widening the Road from Maiden Castle to Kaber Cross; and also the Road from Maiden Castle to the Coal Work's at Taylor Rig, and to Tan Hill and King's Pitts; and also the Road from Barrow's Brow to Middle Sell Dyke Nook, in the said Counties; and also from Tan Hill and King's Pitts to Beck Crooks, and Punchatt Pasture West Gate to Whaw Lane Head, and by Lilly Jocks o to Reeth; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Three Bills were, severally, read the First Time.

Beverley &c. Road Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Beverley to the Ferry at Hessle, and from the Mialton Guide Post to the Gravel Pit at Cottingham, in the County of York.

Ordered, That the said till be committed to the Consideration of the Lords Committees afore named:

Their Lordships or any Five of them, to meet on Monday next, at the usual Time and Place; and to adjourn as they please.

Gray and Sutherland, against Sir J. Sinclair.

The House being moved, That a Day may be appointed for hearing the Cause wherein Robert Gray and William Sutherland are Appellants, and Sir John Sinclair 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.

Kealy against Dawes.

The House being moved, That a Day may be appointed for hearing the Cause wherein James Kealy is Appellant, and George Dawes Gentleman 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.

Mercers Company Accounts delivered.

The House being informed, That Mr. Cawne, from the Mercers Company, attended:

He was called in; and delivered at the Bar, pursuant to Acts of Parliament,

The Accounts of the Wardens and Commonalty of the Mystery of Mercers of the City of London, from the 10th of October 1767, to the 10th of October 1768, directed to be laid before each House of Parliament, by Two Acts, One of the 21st Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the Second, intituled, An Act for the Relief of the Annuitants of the Wardens and Commonalty of the Mystery of Mercers of the City of London,⁹' and the other of the 4th Year of the Reign of His present Majesty King George the Third, intituled, An Act for the Relief of the Bond and other Creditors of the Wardens and Commonalty of the Mystery of Mercers of the City of London.

And then he withdrew.

And the Titles thereof being read by the Clerk:

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

Duane to enter into Recognizance on Plunkett's and Rally's Appeal.

The House being moved, That Matthew Duane of Lincoln's Inn Esquire, may be permitted to enter into a Recognizance for Arthur James Plunkett Esquire, and James Reilly Esquire, on Account of their Appeal depending in this House, they residing in Ireland:

It is Ordered, that the said Matthew Duare may enter into a Recognizance for the said Appellants, as desired.

Saint Bo tolpo's paving &c. Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act to amend and render more effectual an Act, passed in the Seventh Year of His present Majesty, intituled, An Act for paving the Streets and other Places in that Part of the Parish of Saint Botolph Aldgate, which lies in the County of Middlesex, and Part of a Street called East Smithfield, in the Precinct of Saint Catharine, and for cleansing, lighting, and watching, the same, and preventing Obstructions and Annoyances therein; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Saint Katherine's End Enclosure Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for enclosing and dividing several Woods and Woodlands, and a certain Close or Parcel of Land or Ground called West Coat Wood Close, and the Commons and Waste Grounds within the Manors of Saint Katherine End, in the Parish of Ryslip, in the County of Middlesex; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Chipping Norton and Salford Enclosure Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by the Lord Charles Spencer and others:

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing certain Open and Common Fields and Commonable Lands, in the Parishes of Chipping Norton and Salford, in the County of Oxford; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Coventry Navigation Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir Roger Newdigate and others:

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for making and maintaining a navigable Canal from the Coventry Canal Navigation to the City Oxford; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Carnarvon, &c. Road Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for repairing and widening the Road leading from Taly Cafn ferry, in the County of Carnarvon, and through the Towns of Conway, Bangor, and Carnarvon, to the Town of Pwllhely, in the same County; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Dunglas Bridge, &c. Road Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Colonel (fn. 1) Warrender and others:

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act of the Twenty-third Year of His late Majesty, for repairing the Roads from Dunglas Bridge, to the Town of Haddingtoun, and from thence to Ravenshaughburn, in the County of Haddingtoun; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Ebberston Enclosure Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing several Open Fields, Grounds, Commons, and Wastes, within the Township of Ebberston, in the County of York, and for other Purposes therein mentioned; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Poppleton and Scaglethorpe Moor Enclosure Bill

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing several Open Fields, Meadows, Ings, Stinted Pastures, and other Lands and Grounds, within the Manor of Poppleton, and a Piece of Waste Ground called Scaglethorpe Moor, in the Manor of Scaglethorpe, all in the County of the City of York to which they desire the Concurrence of this House,

Calder Navigation Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for extending the Navigation of the River Calder to Salter Hebble Bridge, and to Sowerly Bridge, in the County of York, and for repealing an Act for that Purpose; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Kingston upon Thames Vicarage Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing the Vicarage of Kingston upon Thames, in the County of Surrey, with the several Chapelries or Curacies thereto belonging, or thereon dependent, into Two separate Vicarages and Two separate perpetual Curacies, in such Manner as is therein mentioned; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Ten Bills were, severally, read the First Time.

Spottiswoode to enter into Recognizance on Irvine s et al. Appeal.

The House being moved, That John Spottiswoode of the Middle Temple, London, Gentleman, may be permitted to enter into a Recognizance for Alexander Irvi e and his Curators, on Account of their Appeal depending in this House, they residing in Scotland:

It is Ordered, That the said John Spottiswoode may be permitted to enter into a Recognizance for the said Appellants as desired.

Report on the Standing Order respecting Money for Purchases being lodged in the Bank.

The Lord Delamer reported from the Lords Committees appointed to consider of so much of the Standing Order, No. I26, which directs the Money arising by the Sale of Lands, as is to be laid out in a new Purchase, when no such Purchase is ready, to be paid into the Bank of England in the Name of the Accountant General of the Court of Chancery, to remain there without Interest, until a proper Purchase can be got and approved of:

That they had met and considered the Matter to them referred, and are of Opinion, that the following Amendment should be made to the said Order; (videlicet),

At the End of the said Order, after the Word [ direct], to insert [ and that in the mean Time, and until such Purchase or Purchases can be had and completed, the Accountant General shall, by Order of the said Court of Chancery, place out so much of the Money arising by the Sale of the Premises directed to be sold, as is to be again laid out in Land, or any Part thereof, in the Purchase of Three Pounds per Centum Consolidated Bank Annuities, and from Time to Time pay and apply the Interest and Dividends, and Annual Produce thereof, to such Person or Persons as would be entitled to the Rents and Profits of the Manors, Lands, or Hereditaments, directed to be purchased in case the same were purchased and settled pursuant to the Act.]

And the same being read by the Clerk:

Ordered, That the said Report be taken into Consideration Tomorrow, and the Lords to be summoned.

Adjourn.

Dominus Cancellarius declaravit prsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Veneris, septimum diem instantis Aprilis, hora undecima Aurora, Dominis sic decernentibus.

DIE Veneris, 7^o Aprilis 1769.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales prsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Dalrymple against Campbell.

The Answer of Archibald Campbell Esquire, to the Appeal of Sir William Dalrymple of Courland Baronet, was this Day brought in.

D Newcastle takes the Oaths.

Henry Duke of Newcastle took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes; his Lordship having first, at the Table, delivered in a Certificate of his receiving the Sacrament, to the Truth whereof Witnesses were sworn and examined.

Whitehinst's Bill.

The Lord Delamer reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, An Act for vesting Part of the Settled Estates of the Reverend Thomas Whitehurst Clerk and Sarah his Wife, in the Counties of Hertford and Bedford, in the said Thomas Whitehurst, in Fee Simple, and for settling other Estates of the said Thomas Whitehurst, in the said County of Hertford, to the same Uses as the said Estates were settled, 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.

Ordered, That the said Bill be engrossed.

Powell's et al. Bill.

The Lord Sandys reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, An Act for confirming and carrying into Execution certain Agreements entered into between William Hurst, William Powell, Esquires, and others, for raising Money out of the Estates late of Thomas Herbert Esquire, in the Counties of Glamorgan and Monmouth, for Payment of the Debts and Legacies of Lucy Allen, and for other Purposes, and for settling the Residue of the said Estates, to the Uses of her Will, 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 some Amendments thereto; which Amendments, being read Twice by the Clerk, were agreed to by the House.

Ordered, That the said Bill, with the Amendments, be engrossed.

Knuston Enclosure Bill; the King's Consent signified to it.

The Lord Privy Seal acquainted the House, That His Majesty having been informed of the Contents of the Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Fields, and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, in the Hamlet of Knuston, in the Parish of Irchester, in the County of Northampton was pleased to consent (as far as His Majesty's Interest is concerned) that their Lordships may proceed therein as they shall think fit.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Fields, Lands, and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, in the

Hamlet of Knuston, in the Parish of Irchester, in the County of Northampton,

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.

Darly Moor. &c. Road Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Darly Moor, in the County of Derby, to Ellaston, in the County of Stafford, and from thence to the Turnpike Road between Leek and (fn. 2) Ashborne, in the said Counties of Derby and Stafford; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Cranbrooke. &c. Road Bili.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act to repeal so much of an Act, passed in the Second Year of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Roads from the White Post on Haseldon's Wood, in the Parish of Cranbrooke, to Appledore Heath, and other Roads, in the County of Kent, as relates to the Road from Golford Green to Tanner's Vent; for enlarging the Term and Powers of the said Act with respect to the other Roads therein contained; and for amending the Road from the Turnpike Road in the Parish of Tenterden through Rolvenden, to the Turnpike Road in the Parish of Novenden, in the said County; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Two Bills were read the First Time.

Kingston upon Thames Vicarage Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for dividing the Vicarage of Kingston upon Thames, in the County of Surrey, with the several Chapelries or Curacies thereto belonging, or thereon dependent, into Two separate Vicarages, and Two separate perpetual Curacies, in such Manner as is therein mentioned.

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.

Youlthorpe Enclosure Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing several Common Arable Fields, Common Pastures, and other enclosed Grounds, within the Township of Youlthorpe, 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 Monday next, at the usual Time and Place; and to adjourn as they please.

Haxby Enclosure Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act: for dividing and enclosing several Common Arable Fields, and the Moor or Common within the Township of Haxby, in the North 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 the same Day, at the same Place; and to adjourn as they please.

Saint Botolph, &c. Paving, &c. Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act to amend and render more effectual an Act, passed in the Seventh Year of His present Majesty, intituled, An Act for paving the Streets and other Places in that Part of the Parish of Saint Botolph, Aldgate, which lies in the County of Middlesex, and Part of a Street called East Smithfield, in the Precinct: of Saint Catherine, and for cleansing, lighting, and watching, the same, and preventing Obstructions and Annoyances therein.

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.

Poppleton and Scaglethorpe Moor Enclosure Bill; the King's Consent signified to it:

The Lord Privy Seal 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, Meadows, Ings, Stinted Pastures, and other Lands and Grounds, within the Manor of Poppleton, and a Piece of Waste Ground called Scaglethorpe Moor, in the Manor of Scaglethorpe, all in the County of the City of York," was pleased to consent (as far as His Majesty's Interest is concerned) that their Lordships may proceed therein as they shall think fit.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing several Open Fields, Meadows, Ings, Stinted Pastures, and other Lands and Grounds, within the Manor of Poppleton, and a Piece of Waste Ground called Scaglethorpe Moor, in the Manor of Scaglethorpe, all in the County of the City 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 Monday next, at the usual Time and Place; and to adjourn as they please.

and to the Ebberston Enclosure Bill.

The Lord Privy Seal 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, Grounds, Commons, and Wastes, within the Township of Ebberston, in the County of York, and for other Purposes therein mentioned, was pleased to consent (as far as His Majesty's Interest is concerned) that their Lordships may proceed therein as they shall think fit.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing several Open Fields, Grounds, Commons, and Wastes, within the Township of Ebberston, in the County of York, and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

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.

Canale's Nat. and to take the Name of Thorold, Bill.

Samuel Canale took the Oaths appointed, in order to his Naturalization.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for naturalizing Samuel Canak Esquire, and 16 enable him and his Issue to take and use the Surname and Arms of Thorold."

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.

Sundon Enclosure Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, within the Manor and Parish of Sundon, in the County of Bedford, to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

Rolle's Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir John Molesworth and others:

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for discharging certain Estates of Denys Rolle Esquire, in the Counties of Somerset and Wilts, from the Uses thereof limited and declared, and for vesting the same in Trustees to be sold, and applying the Purchase Money for the Purposes therein mentioned; and for settling other Estates in the County of Devon, of greater Value, to the like Uses; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

Ordered, That the Consideration of the said Bill be, and is hereby referred to the Lord Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer and Mr. Baron Smythe, who are forthwith to summon all Parties concerned therein; and after hearing them, and perusing a Copy of the Bill, attested by the Clerk of the Parliaments, are to report to the House the State of the Case, with their Opinion thereupon, under their Hands.

Holyrood Ampney, &c. Enclosure Bill; King's Consent signified to it.

The Lord Viscount Weymouth acquainted the House, That His Majesty having been informed of the Contents of the Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open and Common Fields, Common Meadows, Downs, and Commonable Lands, lying within the Manors and Parishes of Holyrood Ampney otherwise Ampney Cruris, and Ampney Mary otherwise Ashbrook, in the County of Gloucester;" was pleased to consent (as far as His Majesty's Inter est is concerned) that their Lordships may proceed therein as they shall think fit.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open and Common Fields, Common Meadows, Downs, and Commonable Lands, lying within the Manors and Parishes of Holyrood Ampney otherwise Ampney Cruris, and Ampney Mary otherwise Ashbrook, in the County of Gloucester.

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.

Report on the Stand Order respecting Money for Purchases being lodged in the Bank, put off.

The Order of the Day for taking into Consideration the Report from the Committee appointed to consider the Standing; Order, No. I 26, being read:

It is Ordered, That the said Report be taken into Consideration on Tuesday next, and the Lords summoned.

Message from H C. to return Barrow's Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Mr. (fn. 3) Pennant and others:

To return the Bill, intituled, An Act for vesting the Settled Estate of John Barrow, in the County of Chester, in Trustees, to be sold for the Payment of Debts and other Purposes therein mentioned; and.

to acquaint this House, that they have agreed to the

fame, without any Amendment.

Shire and County Halls, Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, An Act to enable the Justices of the Peace in the General Quarter Sessions of their respective Counties and Divisions to repair the Shire Halls, County Halls, or other Buildings, wherein the Assizes or Grand Sessions are usually held.

After some Time the House was resumed:

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

Accountant General's Bill

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee, upon the Bill, intituled, An Act to empower the High Court of Chancery to lay out, upon Government Securities, a further Sum of Money, not exceeding a Sum therein limited, out of the Common and General Cash in the Bank of England, belonging to the Suitors of the said Court, and to apply the Interest arising therefrom towards answering the Charges of the Office of the Accountant General of the said Court.

After some Time, the House was resumed:

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

Maidstone, &c. Road Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Maidstone through Debtling to Key Street, in the Parishes of Borden and Bobbing, in the County of Kent;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Troughend Enclosure Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir Edward Blackett and others:

With a Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing a Moor or Common called Troughend Common, in the Parish of Elsdon, in the County of Northumberland;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Two Bills were read the First Time.

Sir William Dalrymple against Camp bell.

The House being moved, That a Day may be appointed for hearing the Cause, wherein Sir William Dalrymple Baronet is Appellant, and Archibald Campbell 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.

Gray and Stuart against Ogilvie et al.

The House being moved, That a Day may be appointed for hearing the Cause, wherein William Gray and William Stuart Merchants, are Appellants, and Alexander Ogilvie 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.

Adjourn.

Dominus Cancellarius declaravit prsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Lun, decimum diem instantis Aprilis, hora undecima Auror, Dominis sic decernentibus.

DIE Lun, 10^o Aprilis 1769.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales prsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Hurst's Bill:

Hodie 3^{a a} vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for confirming and carrying into Execution certain Agreements, entered into between William Hurst, William Powell Esquires, and others, for railing Money out of the Estates late of Thomas Herbert Esquire, in the Counties of Glamorgan and Monmouth, for Payment of the Debts and Legacies of Lucy Allen, and for other Purposes; and for settling the Residue of the said Estates to the Uses of her Will.

The Question was put, Whether this Bill shall pass ?

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Whitehurst et Ul. Bill.

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for vesting Part of the Settled Estates of the Reverend Thomas Whitehurst Clerk and Sarah his Wife, in the Counties of Hertford and Bedford, in the said Thomas Whitehurst, in Fee Simple, and for settling other Estates of the said Thomas Whitehurst, in the said County of Hertford, to the same Uses as the said Estates were settled.

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. Anguish and Mr. Montague:

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

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Shire and County Halls Bill.

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act to enable the Justices of the Peace in the General Quarter Sessions of their respective Counties and Divisions to repair the Shire Halls, County Halls, or other Buildings, wherein the Assizes or Grand Sessions are usually held.

The Question was put, Whether this Bill shall pass ?

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Accountant General's Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act to empower the High Court of Chancery to lay out, upon Government Securities a further Sum of Money, not exceeding a Sum therein limited, out of the Common and General Cash in the Bank of England, belonging to the Suitors of the said Court, and to apply the Interest arising therefrom towards answering the Charges of the Office of the Accountant General of the said Court.

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 former Messengers:

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

Calder Navigation Bill..

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for extending the Navigation of the River Calder to Salter Hebble Bridge and to Sower by Bridge, in the County of York; and for repealing an Act for that Purpose.

Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords following:

Their Lordships, or any Five of them, to meet on Wednesday next, at Ten o 'Clock in the Fore noon, in the Prince's Lodgings, near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.

Pulteney's Bill.

The Lord Sandys reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, An Act to em power the Trustees of the Will of the late General Pulteney to purchase and exchange Lands and Grounds in the Manor of Bathwick, in the County of Somerset for the Purpose of making certain Roads and Ways to and from a free Bridge by them intended to be built over the River Avon, in the said County; and also to empower the Persons in Possession of the said Estate, for the Time being, under the said Will, to grant Leases of certain Lands and Houses in the said Manor; and likewise to enable the said Trustees to grant certain Grounds and Springs of Water, within the said Manor of Bath wick, to the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens, of Bath, and for other 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 Satisfaction of the Committee; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and made several Amendments thereto.

Which Amendments, being read Twice by the Clerk, were agreed to by the House.

Ordered, That the said Bill, with the Amendments, be engrossed.

Markham's Bill.

The Lord Sandys also reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, An Act for vesting in Trustees, to be sold, the Freehold and Inheritance of the Estate of George Markham Esquire, deceased, in the County of Lincoln, along with a precedent Term therein, and for other Purposes, 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 said Bill, with the Amendment, be engrossed.

Knuston Enclosure Bill.

The Earl of Sandwich reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Fields, and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, in the Hamlet of Knuston, in the Parish of Irchester, 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.

Gordon against Adolpbus et al.

After hearing Counsel upon the Petition and Appeal of the Honourable Lockhart Gordon, complaining of a Decree of the Court of Chancery, of the 23d Day of February 1767, made in a certain Cause, wherein Jacob Adolphus, Galley Adolphus, Myra Adolphus, Helena Adolphus, Susanna Adolphus, Jacobit Adolphus, and Semela Adolphus, Spinsters, Children of Joy Adolphus late of Cleves, in the Dominions of the King of Prussia, but late of London, Doctor in Physic, Infants, by

David Waag, their next Friend, Gotfrit Lucas, and Solomon Henry, on Behalf of themselves and other the Creditors of the said Doctor Joy Adolphus, were Plaintiffs, and Michael Adolphus, Aaron Franks, and Joseph Martin Esquires, the Honourable Lockhart Gordon Administrator of Isabella Gordon, formerly Lucas, his late Wife, Judy Levy Widow and Administratrix of Ellas Levy deceased, with his Will annexed, John Lade Esquire, and Hester his Wife, Executrix of Edward Hobdy deceased, were Defendants; and praying, That the same might be reversed, or that the Appellant might have such Relief in the Premises, as to this House, in their Lordships great Wisdom, should seem meet:" As also, upon the Answer of Jacob Adolphus, Galley Adolphus; Myra Adolphus, Helena Adolphus, Susanna Adolphus, Jacobit Adolphus, and Semela Adolphus, Spinsters,. (the Children of Joy Adol phus Doctor in Physic, deceased), Infants, by David Waag Gentleman, their next Friend, Gotfrit Lucas, Solomon Henry, Michael Adolphus Esquire, Joseph Martin Esquire, Aaron Franks Esquire, Judy Levy Widow, John Lade Esquire, and Hester his Wife, put in to the said Appeal; and due Consideration had of what was offered on either Side, in this Cause:

Decree affirmed.

It is Ordered and ADJUDGED, by the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, in Parliament assembled, That the said Petition and Appeal be, and is hereby dismissed this House; and that the said Decree, therein complained of be, and the same is hereby affirmed.

Goodere against Borrett.

Ordered, That the Cause, wherein John Goodere Esquire is Appellant, and Trevor Barrett and another are Respondents, e con. which stands appointed for hearing on Wednesday next, be put off till Thursday next.

Sitting of the Committee on the Sutherland Claim of Peerage put off till next Session.

Ordered, That the Sitting of the Committee of Privileges, to whom the several Petitions, claiming the Peerage of Sutherland, stand referred, which is appointed for Tuesday the 25th Day of this instant April, be put off to the next Session of Parliament; and that Notice thereof be given to His Majesty's Attorney General and the Lord Advocate for Scotland.

and on the Kircudbright Claim of Peerage.

Ordered, That the Sitting of the Committee of Privileges, to whom the Petition of Lieutenant John Mac Clellan, claiming the Title of Lord Kircudbright, stands referred, which is appointed for Tomorrow, be, put off to Thursday Sevennight; and that Notice thereof be given to His Majesty's Attorney General and the Lord Advocate for Scotland.

St Bartholomew the Great, &c. Paving Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir Robert Ladbroke and others:

With a Bill, intituled, An Act to amend and render more effectual an Act, of the Twenty-eighth of His late Majesty, for the better enlightening and cleansing the Open Places, Squares, Streets, Lanes, Alleys, passages, and Courts, within the Parish of Saint Bartho'omew the Great, London, and regulating the Nightly Watch and Beadles within the said Parish; and for empowering the Trustees in the said Act named to pave the said Streets and other Places within the said Parish, and to remove Annoy ances and Obstructions; to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Wigginton Enclosure Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir George Saville and others: With a Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common and Waste (Grounds, of the Township of Wigginton, in the County of York, to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Two Bills were read the First Timer.

Canale's Nati and to take the Name of Thorold, Bill.

The Lord Sandys reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, An Act for naturalising Samuel Canale Esquire, and to enable him and his Issue to take and use the Surname and Arms of Thorold, 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.

Hutton Cranswick Enclosure Bill

The Lord Sandys also reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, Act Act for dividing and enclosing certain Open Arable Fields, Meadow Grounds, Commons, Pastures, and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, within the Township Hutton Cranswick, in the East Riding of 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.

Haxby Enclosure Bill.

The Lord Sandys made the like Report from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing several Common Arable Fields, in the Moor or Common within the Township of Haxby, in the North Riding of the County of York, was committed.

Dolman's Bill.

The Lord Sandys also made the like Report from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, An Act for revoking and making void Part of the Trusts declared by an Act of Parliament, passed in the Fifth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, An Act for selling Part of the Settled Estates of Robert Dolman Esquire, in Pocklington and elsewhere, in the County of York, for discharging the Debts and Incumbrances of himself and Robert Dolman the younger, his eldest Son, affecting the same; and for making Provision for Robert Dolman the younger, and for the younger Children of Robert Dolman the elder," and for declaring other;Trusts relative thereto; and for making Provision for Payment of other Debts and Incumbrances of the said Robert Dolman the elder and Robert Dolman the younger, not provided for by the said Act; and for making a Recompense and Provision for the First and other Sons in Succession, or other Heirs of the Bodies of the said Robert Dolman the younger and Peggy his Wife, during the Lives of their said Father and Mother, and the Survivor of them, and for the better Security of Purchasers under the said Act; was committed.

Ordered, That the said Bill be engrossed.

St. Catherine End Enclosure Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for enclosing and dividing several Woods and Woodlands and a certain Close or Parcel of Land or Ground tailed West Coat Wood Close, and the Commons and Waste Grounds within the Manors of Saint Catharine End, in the Parish of Ryslip, in the County of Middlesex

Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords Committees afore-named:

Their Lordships, or any Five of them, to meet Tomorrow, at the usual Time and Place; and to adjourn as they please.

Chipping Norton and Salford Enclosure Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing certain Open and Common Fields and Commonable Lands, in the Parishes of Chipping Norton and Salford, in the County of Oxford.

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.

Dunglas Bridge., &c: Road Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act, of the Twenty-third Year of His late Majesty, for repairing the Roads from Dunglas Bridge to the Town of Haddingtoun, and from thence to Ravens haughburn, in the County of Haddingtoun.

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;

Gainsburgh Paving, &c: Bill:

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for the more effectual paving, cleansing, lighting, and watching, the Streets, Lanes, Alleys, and Public Passages, in the Town of Gainsburgh, in the County of Lincoln; and for laying a Duty on all Coals brought to the said Town to be sold, and for apply ing the same to such Purposes.

Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to the Consideration of the Lords Committee's afore named:

Their Lordships, or any Five of them, to meet on the same Day, at the same Place; and to adjourn as they please.

Maidstone, &c: Road Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Maidstone through Debtling, to Key Street, in the Parishes of Borden and Bobbing; in the County of Kent.

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.

Throughend Enclosure Bill

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing a Moor or Common called Throughend Common, in the Parish of Elsdon, in the County of Northumberland.

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.

Cranbrooke &c. Road Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act to repeal so much of an Act, passed in the Second Year of His present majesty, for repairing and widening the Roads from the White Post on Haseldon's Wood, in the Parish of Cranbrooke, to Appledore Heath, and other Roads, in the County of Kent, as relates to the Road from Golf ord Green to Tanner's Vent; for enlarging the Term and Powers of the said Act with respect to the other Roads therein contained,; and for amending the Read from the Turnpike Road in the Parish of Tenterden, through Rolvenden, to the Turnpike Road, in the Parish of Newenden, 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 on the same Day, at the same Place; and to adjourn as they please.

Bowes, &c Road Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for Continuing and rendering more effectual an Act for repairing the Road from Bowes, in the County of York, to Brough under Stainmore, in the County of Westmorland; and for repairing and widening the Road from Maiden Castle to Kaber Cross, and also the Road from Maiden Castle to the Coal Works at Taylor Rig, and to Tan Eill and King's Pitts, and also the Road from Barrow's Brow to Middle Sell Dyke Nook, in the said Counties; and also from Tan Hill and King's Pitts to Beck Crooks and Puhchatt Pasture West Gate to Whaw Lane Head, and by Lilly Jocks to Reeth.

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 5 and to adjourn as they please.

Orton Enclosure Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Commons and Waste Grounds, within the Manor of Orton, in the County of Westmorland."

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

Canaron,&c. Road Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, An Act for repairing and widening the Road leading from TalyCasn Ferry, in the County of Carnarvon, and through the Towns of Conway, Bangor, and Carnarvon, to the Town of Pwllhely, in the same 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 on the same Day, at the same Place; and to adjourn as they please.

Adjourn.

Dominus Cancellarius declaravit prsens Parliamen tum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Martis, undecimum diem instantis Aprilis, hora undecima Aurora, Dominis sic decernentibus.