House of Lords Journal Volume 19: 2 January 1712

Die Mercurii, 2 Januarii.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

Prayers.

The Lord President signified to the House, "That Her Majesty had been pleased to create several Persons Peers of Great Britain; whose Lordships were attending without, ready to be introduced."

The House directed, they should be called in.

L. Compton introduced:

Then James Compton, de Compton, Chevalier, was, in his Robes, introduced, between the Lord North and Grey and the Lord Conway (also in their Robes); the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and Clarencieux officiating for Garter King at Arms, carrying his Writ, preceding. His Lordship presented his Writ to the Lord Keeper, on his Knee, at the Woolsack; who gave it to the Clerk; and the same was read, as follows:

His Writ of Summons.

"Anna, Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, et Hib'niæ Regina, Fidei Defensor, &c. Prædilecto et Fideli Nostro Jacobo Compton, de Compton, Ch'r, Salutem. Cum Parliamentum Nostrum, pro arduis et urgentibus Negotiis, Nos, Statum et Defensionem Regni Nostri Magnæ Britanniæ et Ecclesiæ concernentibus, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm. nunc congregatum existit; vobis, sub Fide et Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum Arduitate, et Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, ad dictum Parliamentum Nostrum personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, et Proceribus, super dictis Negotiis tractatur. vestrumque Consilium impensur.; et hoc sicut Nos et Honorem Nostrum, ac Salvationem et Defensionem Regni et Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.

"Teste Meipsa, apud Westm. Vicesimo Octavo Die Decembris, Anno Regni Nostri Decimo.

"Wrighte."

Then his Lordship was seated on the Barons Bench, in his Father's Barony, next below the Lord Hunsdon; and came to the Table, and took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

Lord Bruce introduced:

Also, Charles Bruce, de Whorleton, Chevalier, was, in his Robes, introduced, between the Lord Berkeley of Str. and the Lord Gernsey (also in their Robes); the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and Clarencieux officiating for Garter King at Arms, preceding. His Lordship presented his Writ to the Lord Keeper, on his Knee, at the Woolsack; who gave it to the Clerk; and the same was read, as follows.

His Writ of Summons.

Anna, Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, et Hib'niæ Regina, Fidei Defensor, &c. Prædilecto et Fideli Nostro Carolo Bruce, de Whorleton, Ch'r, Salutem. Cum Parliamentum Nostrum, pro arduis et urgentibus Negotiis, Nos, Statum et Defensionem Regni Nostri Mag. Britanniæ et Ecclesiæ concernentibus, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm. nunc congregatum existit; vobis, sub Fide et Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum Arduitate, et Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, ad dictum Parliamentum Nostrum personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, (fn. 1) et Proceribus, super dictis Negotiis tractatur. vestrumque Consilium impensur.; et hoc sicut Nos et Honorem Nostrum, ac Salvationem et Defensionem Regni et Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.

"Teste Meipsa, apud Westm. Vicesimo Nono Die Decembris, Anno Regni Nostri Decimo.

"Wrighte."

Then his Lordship was seated on the Barons Bench, in his Father's Barony, next below the Lord Mohun; and came to the Table, and took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

L. Mountjoy introduced:

Thomas Lord Viscount Windsor of the Kingdom of Ireland, being, by Letters Patents, dated Primo Januarii, Decimo Annæ Reginæ created Baron Montjoie, of the Isle of Wight, in the County of Southampton, was, in his Robes, introduced, between the Lord Guilford and the Lord Boyle (also in their Robes); the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and Clarencieux officiating for Garter King at Arms, carrying the said Letters Patents, preceding. His Lordship presented the same to the Lord Keeper, on his Knee, at the Woolsack; who gave them to the Clerk; which were read at the Table.

His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows:

His Writ of Summons.

Anna, Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, et Hiberniæ Regina, Fidei Defensor, &c. Prædilecto et Fideli Nostro Thomæ Windsor, de Montjoie, Ch'r, Salutem. Cum Parliamentum Nostrum, pro arduis et urgentibus Negotiis, Nos, Statum et Defensionem Regni Nostri Magnæ Britanniæ et Ecclesiæ concernentibus, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm. nunc congregatum existit.; vobis, sub Fide et Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum Arduitate, et Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, ad dictum Parliamentum Nostrum personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, et Proceribus, super dictis Negotiis tractatur. vestrumque Consilium impensur.; et hoc sicut Nos et Honorem Nostrum, ae Salvationem et Defensionem Regni et Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.

"Teste Meipsa, apud Westm. Primo Die Januarii, Anno Regni Nostri Decimo.

"Wrighte."

Then his Lordship was placed on the lower End of the Barons Bench; and came to the Table, and took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

L. Burton introduced:

Also, Henry Paget Esquire, being, by Letters Patents, dated Primo Januarii, Decimo Annæ Reginæ, created Baron Burton, was, in his Robes, introduced, between the Lord Delawar and the Lord Boyle (also in their Robes); the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and Clarencieux officiating for Garter King at Arms, car rying the said Letters Patents, preceding. His Lordship presented the same to the Lord Keeper, on his Knee, at the Woolsack; who gave them to the Clerk; which were read at the Table:

His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows:

His Writ of Summons:

Anna, Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, et Hib'niæ Regina, Fidei Defensor, &c. Perquam Fideli et Dilecto Consiliario Nostro Henrico Paget, de Burton, Ch'r, Salutem. Cum Parliamentum Nostrum, pro arduis et urgentibus Negotiis, Nos, Statum et Defensionem Regni Nostri Magnæ Britanniæ et Ecclesiæ concernentibus, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm. nunc congregatum existit; vobis, sub Fide et Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum Arduitate, et Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, ad dictum Parliamentum Nostrum personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, et Proceribus, super dictis Negotiis tractatur. vestrumque Consilium impensur.; et hoc sicut Nos et Honorem Nostrum, ac Salvationem et Defensionem Regni et Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.

Teste Meipsa, apud Westm. Primo Die Januarii, Anno Regni Nostri Decimo.

"Wrighte."

Then his Lordship was placed on the lower End of the Barons Bench; and came to the Table, and took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

L. Mansel introduced:

Also, Sir Thomas Mansel Baronet, being, by Letters Patents, dated Primo Die Januarii, 10° Annæ Reginæ, created Baron Mansel of Margam, was, in his Robes, introduced, between the Lord Berkeley of Stratton and the Lord Conway (also in their Robes); the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and Clarencieux officiating for Garter King at Arms, carrying the said Letters Patents, preceding. His Lordship presented the same to the Lord Keeper, on his Knee, at the Woolsack; who gave them to the Clerk; which were read at the Table.

His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows:

His Writ of Summons.

Anna, Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, et Hib'niæ (fn. 2) Regina, Fidei Defensor, &c. Perquam Fideli et Dilecto Consiliario Nostro Thomæ Mansel de Margam, Ch'r, Salutem. Cum Parliamentum Nostrum, pro arduis et urgentibus Negotiis, Nos, Statum et Defensionem Regni Nostri Magnæ Britanniæ et Ecclesiæ concernentibus, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm. nunc congregatum existit; vobis, sub Fide et Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum Arduitate, et Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, ad dictum Parliamentum Nostrum personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, et Proceribus, super dictis Negotiis tractatur. vestrumque Consilium impensur.; et hoc sicut Nos et Honorem Nostrum, ac Salvationem et Defensionem Regni et Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.

"Teste Meipsa, apud Westm. Primo Die Januarii, Anno Regni Nostri Decimo.

"Wrighte."

Then his Lordship was placed on the lower End of the Barons Bench; and came to the Table, and took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

L. Middleton introduced:

Also, Sir Thomas Willoughby Baronet, being, by Letters Patents, dated Primo Die Januarii, Decimo Annæ Reginæ, created Baron Middleton, was, in his Robes, introduced, between the Lord Willughby de Broke and the Lord Chandos (also in their Robes); the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and Clarencieux officiating for Garter King at Arms, carrying the said Letters Patents, preceding. His Lordship presented the same to the Lord Keeper, on his Knee, at the Woolsack; who gave them to the Clerk; which were read at the Table.

His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows:

His Writ of Summons.

Anna, Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, et Hiberniæ Regina, Fidei Defensor, &c. Prædilecto et Fideli Nostro Thomæ Willoughby de Middleton, Ch'r, Salutem. Cum Parliamentum Nostrum, pro arduis et urgentibus Negotiis, Nos, Statum et Defensionem Regni Nostri Magnæ Britanniæ et Ecclesiæ concernentibus, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm. nunc congregatum existit; vobis, sub Fide et Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum Arduitate, et Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, ad dictum Parliamentum Nostrum personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, et Proceribus, super dictis Negotiis tractatur. vestrumque Consilium impensur.; et hoc sicut Nos et Honorem Nostrum, ac Salvationem et Defensionem Regni et Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.

"Teste Meipsa, apud Westm. Primo Die Januarii, Anno Regni Nostri Decimo.

"Wrighte."

Then his Lordship was placed on the lower End of the Barons Bench; and came to the Table, and took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

L. Trevor introduced:

Also, Sir Thomas Trevor Knight, Chief Justice of Her Majesty's Court of Common Pleas, being, by Letters Patents, dated Primo Die Januarii, Decimo Annæ Reginæ, created Baron Trevor of Bromham, was, in his Robes, introduced, between the Lord Weston and the Lord Boyle (also in their Robes); the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and Clarencieux officiating for Garter King at Arms, carrying the said Letters Patents, preceding. His Lordships presented the same to the Lord Keeper, on his Knee, at the Woolsack; who gave them to the Clerk; which were read at the Table.

His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows:

His Writ of Summons.

Anna, Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, et Hib'niæ Regina, Fidei Defensor, &c. Perquam Fideli et Dilecto Consiliario Nostro Thomæ Trevor de Bromham, Ch'r, Salutem. Cum Parliamentum Nostrum, pro arduis et urgentibus Negotiis, Nos, Statum et Desensionem Regni Nostri Magnæ Britanniæ et Ecclesiæ concernentibus, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm. nunc congregatum existit; vobis, sub Fide et Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum Arduitate, et Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, ad dictum Parliamentum Nostrum personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, et Proceribus, super dictis Negotiis tractatur vestrumque Consilium impensur.; et hoc sicut Nos et Honorem Nostrum, ac Salvationem et Defensionem Regni et Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.

"Teste Meipsa, apud Westm. Primo Die Januarii, Anno Regni Nostri Decimo.

"Wrighte."

Then his Lordship was placed on the lower End of the Barons Bench; and came to the Table, and took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

L. Lansdowne introduced:

Also, George Granville Esquire, being, by Letters Patents, dated Primo Die Januarii, Decimo Annæ Reginæ, created Lord Lansdowne of Biddiford, was, in his Robes, introduced, between the Lord Weston and the Lord Boyle (also in their Robes); the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and Clarencieux officiating for Garter King at Arms, carrying the said Letters Patents, preceding. His Lordship presented the same to the Lord Keeper, on his Knee, at the Woolsack, who gave them to the Clerk; which were read at the Table.

His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows.

His Writ of Summons.

"Anna, Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, et Hiberniæ Regina, Fidei Defensor, &c. Prædilecto et Fideli Nostro Georgio Granville, de Lansdowne, Ch'r, Salutem. Cum Parliamentum Nostrum, pro arduis et urgentibus Negotiis, Nos, Statum et Desensionem Regni Nostri Magnæ Britanniæ et Ecclesiæ concernentibus, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm. nunc congregatum existit; vobis, sub Fide et Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum Arduitate, et Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, ad dictum Parliamentum Nostrum personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, et Proceribus, super dictis Negotiis tractatur. vestrumque Consilium impensur.; et hoc sicut Nos et Honorem Nostrum, ac Salvationem et Defensionem Regni et Ecclefiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.

"Teste Meipsa, apud Westm. Primo Die Januarii, Anno Regni Nostri Decimo.

"Wrighte."

Then his Lordship was placed on the lower End of the Barons Bench; and came to the Table, and took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

L. Masham introduced:

Also, Samuel Masham Esquire, being, by Letters Patents, dated Primo Die Januarii, Decimo Annæ Reginæ, created Baron Masham of Oates, was, in his Robes, introduced, between the Lord Delawar and the Lord Byron (also in their Robes); the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and Clarencieux officiating for Garter King at Arms, carrying the said Letters Patents, preceding. His Lordship presented the same to the Lord Keeper, on his Knee, at the Woolsack, who gave them to the Clerk, which were read at the Table.

His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows.

His Writ of Summons.

"Anna, Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, et Hiberniæ Regina, Fidei Defensor, &c. Prædilecto et Fideli Nostro Samueli Masham, de Oates, Ch'r, Salutem. Cum Parliamentum Nostrum, pro arduis et urgentibus Negotiis, Nos, Statum et Defensionem Regni Nostri Magnæ Britanniæ et Ecclesiæ concernentibus, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm. nunc congregatum existit; vobis, sub Fide et Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum Arduitate, et Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, ad dictum Parliamentum Nostrum personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, et Proceribus, super dictis Negotiis tractatur. vestrumque Consilium impensur.; et hoc sicut Nos et Honorem Nostrum, ac Salvationem et Defensionem Regni et Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.

Teste Meipsa, apud Westm. Primo Die Januarii, Anno Regni Nostri Decimo.

"Wrighte."

Then his Lordship was placed on the lower End of the Barons Bench; and came to the Table, and took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

L. Foley introduced:

Also, Thomas Foley Esquire, being, by Letters Patents, dated Primo Die Januarii, Decimo Annæ Reginæ, created Baron Foley of Kidderminster, was, in his Robes, introduced, between the Lord North and Grey and the Lord Chandos (also in their Robes); the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and Clarencieux officiating for Garter King at Arms, carrying the said Letters Patents, preceding. His Lordship presented the same to the Lord Keeper, on his Knee, at the Woolsack; who gave them to the Clerk; which were read at the Table.

His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows:

His Writ of Summons.

"Anna, Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, et Hib'niæ Regina, Fidei Defensor, &c. Prædilecto et Fideli Nostro Thomæ Foley, de Kidderminster, Ch'r, Salutem. Cum Parliamentum Nostrum, pro arduis et urgentibus Negotiis, Nos, Statum et Defensionem Regni Nostri Magnæ Britanniæ et Ecclesiæ concernentibus, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm. nunc congregatum existit; vobis, sub Fide et Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum Arduitate, et Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, ad dictum Parliamentum Nostrum personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, et Proceribus, super dictis Negotiis tractatur. vestrumque Consilium impensur.; et hoc sicut Nos et Honorem Nostrum, ac Salvationem et Defensionem Regni et Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.

Teste Meipsa, apud Westm. Primo Die Januarii, Anno Regni Nostri Decimo.

"Wrighte."

Then his Lordship was placed on the lower End of the Barons Bench; and came to the Table, and took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

L. Bathurst introduced:

Also Allen Bathurst Esquire, being, by Letters Patents, dated Primo Die Januarii, Decimo Annæ Reginæ, created Baron Bathurst of Battlesden, was, in his Robes, introduced, between the Lord Guilford and the Lord Conway (also in their Robes); the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and Clarencieux officiating for Garter King at Arms, carrying the said Letters Patents, preceding. His Lordship presented the same to the Lord Keeper, on his Knee, at the Woolsack; who gave them to the Clerk; which were read at the Table.

His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows:

His Writ of Summons.

"Anna, Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, et Hiberniæ Regina, Fidei Defensor, &c. Prædilecto et Fideli Nostro Allen Bathurst, de Battlesden, Ch'r, Salutem. Cum Parliamentum Nostrum, pro arduis et urgentibus Negotiis, Nos, Statum et Defensionem Regni Nostri Magnæ Britanniæ et Ecclesiæ concernentibus, apud Civitatem Nostram Westm. nunc congregatum existit; vobis, sub Fide et Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum Arduitate, et Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, ad dictum Parliamentum Nostrum personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, et Proceribus, super dictis Negotiis tractatur. vestrumque Consilium impensur.; et hoc sicut Nos et Honorem Nostrum, ac Salvationem et Defensionem Regni et Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.

"Teste Meipsa, apud Westm. Primo Die Januarii, Anno Regni Nostri Decimo.

"Wrighte."

Then his Lordship was placed on the lower End of the Barons Bench; and came to the Table, and took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

Lord Hay introduced:

As also, George Hay Esquire, being, by Letters Patents, dated Tricesimo Primo Die Decembris, Decimo Annæ Reginæ, created Baron Hay of Pedwarden, was, in his Robes, introuduced, between the Lord Weston and the Lord Boyle (also in their Robes); the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, and Clarencieux officiating for Garter King at Arms, carrying the said Letters Patents, preceding. His Lordship presented the same to the Lord Keeper, on his Knee, at the Woolsack; who gave them to the Clerk; which were read at the Table.

His Writ of Summons was also read, as follows:

His Writ of Summons.

"Anna, Dei Gratia, Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, et Hiberniæ Regina, Fidei Defensor, &c. Prædilecto et Fideli Nostro Georgio Hay, de Pedwarden, Ch'r, Salutem. Cum Parliamentum Nostrum, pro arduis et urgentibus Negotiis, Nos, Statum et Defensionem Regni Nostri Magnæ Britanniæ et Ecclesiæ concernentibus, apud Civitatem Nostram Westmonaster. nunc congregatum existit; vobis, sub Fide et Ligeantia quibus Nobis tenemini, firmiter injungendo mandamus, quod, consideratis dictorum Negotiorum Arduitate, et Periculis imminentibus, cessante Excusatione quacunque, ad dictum Parliamentum Nostrum personaliter intersitis, Nobiscum, ac cum Prælatis, Magnatibus, et Proceribus, super dictis Negotiis tractatur. vestrumque Consilium impensur.; et hoc sicut Nos et Honorem Nostrum, ac Salvationem et Defensionem Regni et Ecclesiæ prædict. Expeditionemque dictorum Negotiorum diligitis, nullatenus omittatis.

"Teste Meipsa, apud Westm. Tricesimo Primo Die Decembris, Anno Regni Nostri Decimo.

"Wrighte."

Then his Lordship was placed on the lower End of the Barons Bench; and came to the Table, and took the Oaths, and made and subscribed the Declaration, and also took and subscribed the Oath of Abjuration, pursuant to the Statutes.

The Lord Treasurer acquainted the House, "That the Lords with White Staves having (according to Order) presented to Her Majesty the Address of this House, of the Twenty-second of December last; Her Majesty was pleased to give this Gracious Answer; (videlicet,)

Queen's Answer to the Address concerning a Peace.

"The Assurances I gave, at the Opening of this Session, were sufficient to convince every one, that I would not send My Plenipotentiaries, without giving them the Instructions desired by this Address."

Her Majesty's Message to adjourn.

The Lord Keeper acquainted the House, "That he had a Message from Her Majesty, under Her Royal Sign Manual; which Her Majesty had commanded him to deliver to this House; and his Lordship read the same, as follows:

"ANNE R.

"Her Majesty having Matters of great Importance to communicate to both House of Parliament; it is Her Majesty's Pleasure, That this House should forthwith adjourn itself to Monday Sevennight, the Fourteenth of this Instant, January.

"St. James's, the 2d January 1711."

Then, it being proposed, "To adjourn the House;"

And a Debate arising thereupon:

The Question was put, "Whether this House shall be now adjourned till Monday Seven-night, Twelve a Clock?"

It was Resolved in the Affirmative.

Adjourn.

Dominus Custos Magni Sigilli declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Lunæ, decimum quartum diem instantis Januarii, hora duodecima, Dominis sic decernentibus.