House of Lords Journal Volume 38: June 1789 21-30

June 1789 21-30

DIE Lunæ, 22^o Junii 1789.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Edinburgh Roads Bill.

Hodie 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Terms and Powers of several Acts of the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-eighth Years of His late Majesty's Reign, and of the Fourth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, for repairing the High Roads in the County of Edinburgh, and for making the same more effectual."

Hereford Roads Bill.

Hodie 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers of Three Acts, passed in the Third and Twenty-second Years of His late Majesty King George the Second, and in the Ninth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the several Roads leading into the City of Hereford, and for amending the Roads to Llancloudy Hill and Langua Bridge; and also for making and keeping in Repair the Roads from the said City of Hereford, to Hoarwithy Passage, through the several Townships or Places therein mentioned."

Ledbury Roads Bill.

Hodie 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for more effectually repairing several Roads leading from Ledbury in the County of Hereford, and the Road through the Parish of Bromesberrow in the County of Gloucester and Corse Lawn, till it joins the Road from Gloucester to Worcester."

Greenock Harbours, &c. Bill.

Hodie 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for altering and enlarging the Powers of an Act made in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for deepening, cleansing, and making more commodious the Harbours of the Town of Greenock; for supplying the Inhabitants with fresh and wholesome Water; and for paving, cleansing, lighting, and watching the Streets and other Public Places within the said Town."

Ships, &c. to prevent destroying Bill.

Hodie 1^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for preventing the wilfully burning or destroying Ships, and the wilfully and maliciously destroying any Woollen, Silk, Linen, or Cotton Goods, or any Implements prepared for or used in the Manufacture thereof, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland."

Chelmsford, &c. Paving Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for paving the Footways of the several Streets, Public Passages, and Places within the Town of Chelmsford and Hamlet of Moulsham, in the Parish of Chelmsford, in the County of Essex, and for cleansing, lighting, and watching the said Town and Hamlet; and for removing and preventing Nuisances, Annoyances, and Encroachments therein."

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 Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings, near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.

Bramley Enclosure Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Commons and Waste Grounds within the Manor or Township of Bramley, in the Parish of Leeds, and County of York."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Message to H. C. that the Lords have agreed to it.

A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Holford and Mr. Leeds:

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

Arnold Enclosure Bill, King's Consent signified.

The Lord Chancellor 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, Meadows, Forest, Commons, and Waste Lands, within the Parish of Arnold, in the County of Nottingham," was pleased to consent, (as far as His Majesty's Interest is concerned) That their Lordships may proceed therein as they shall think fit."

Cromford Canal Bill.

The Order of the Day being read for the further Consideration of the Bill, intituled, "An Act for making and maintaining a Navigable Canal from or from near to Cromford Canal, in the County of Derby, to join and communicate with the Erewash Canal at or near Langley Bridge; and also a Collateral Cut from the said intended Canal at or near Codnor Park Mill to or near Pinxton Mill, in the said County;" and for hearing Counsel for and against the same:

Counsel were accordingly called in.

And several Witnesses were called in, sworn, and examined for the Petitioners against the said Bill.

Then Mr. Plumer was heard for the Petitioners against the Bill.

The Counsel were directed to withdraw.

Ordered, That the further Consideration of the said Bill be put off to Friday next.

Conies Preservation Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for more effectually preventing the stealing or destroying of Conies in Tracts or Quantities of Ground, used for the keeping and breeding thereof;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Hatton Road Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers of an Act of the Seventh Year of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from the Turnpike Road at Hatton near the Borough of Warwick, through King's Norton in the County of Worcester, and to the Upper End of Gannow Green, in the Parish of Bromsgrove, and to the Bell Inn, in the Parish of Bell Broughton, in the said County of Worcester, so far as relates to the Road between the said Turnpike Road at Hatton and Hockley Heath, in the County of Warwick;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Papists Deeds and Wills Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir James Erskine and others:

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for allowing further Time for the Enrolment of Deeds and Wills made by Papists, and for Relief of Protestant Purchasers;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Andovor Canal Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for making and maintaining a navigable Canal from or near the Borough of Andovor, in the County of Southampton, to or near Redbridge, in the Parish of Millbrook, in the said County;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Pawnbrokers Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for further regulating the Trade or Business of Pawnbrokers;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

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

Ordered, That the last mentioned Bill be printed.

Exchequer Loans Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for raising a certain Sum of Money by Loans or Exchequer Bills, for the Service of the Year One thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Exchequer further Loans Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for raising a further Sum of Money by Loans or Exchequer Bills, for the Service of the Year One thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

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

Public Income and Expenditure, Accounts respecting, ordered.

Ordered, That the proper Officer do lay before this House, "An Account of the Net Produce of all the Taxes under the Heads of Customs, Excise, Stamps, and Incidents, from the 5th of January 1786, to the 5th of January 1789, distinguishing each Year, and distinguishing and deducting the Amount of any extraordinary Sums received not properly belonging to the Income of the Year."

Also, "An Account of the Net Produce of all the Taxes under the Heads of Customs, Excise, Stamps, and Incidents, from the 5th of April 1786, to the 5th of April 1789, distinguishing each Year, and distin guishing and deducting the Amount of any extraordinary Sums received not properly belonging to the Income of the Year."

Also, "An Account of all Sums received at the Exchequer for the Public Use between the 5th of January 1786, and the 5th of April 1789, not included in the Account of the Taxes."

Also, "An Account of all Sums granted for the Public Expenditure from the 5th of January 1786, to the 5th of January 1789, distinguishing each Year, under the Heads of Interest and Charges of the Public Debts, Exchequer Bills, Civil List, Charges on Aggregate Fund, Navy, Army, Ordnance, Militia, Miscellaneous Services, and appropriated Duties."

Also, "An Account of all Sums granted for the Public Expenditure from the 5th of April 1786, to the 5th of April 1789, distinguishing each Year, under the Heads of Interest and Charges of the Public Debts, Exchequer Bills, Civil List, Charges on aggregate Fund, Navy, Army, Ordnance, Militia, Miscellaneous Services, and appropriated Duties."

Also, "An Estimate of the Addition made to the Revenue in Consequence of the Schedules A. and B. annexed to the Consolidation Act."

Also, "An Account of any Portion of the unclaimed Dividends of the Funds applied to Public Purposes since the 5th of April 1786."

Also, "An Account of Monies arising from Sale of Crown Lands, and applied to the Public Use since the 5th of April 1786."

Also, "An Account of the unfunded Debt of the Nation as it stood on the 5th of January 1789, distinguished under its respective Heads, together with the Amount of Interest annually paid thereon."

Also, "An Account of the Gross and Net Produce of all the Taxes, under the Head of Excise in England, together with the Totals to the latest Periods, to which the same can be made up, (videlicet) from the 5th July 1787, to 5th July 1788."

Also, "An Account of the Gross and Net Produce of the Duties arising from the Stamp Revenue with the Totals, from the 5th of January 1788 to the 5th of January 1789."

Also, "An Account of the Gross Produce, Charge of Management, and Net Produce of the Duties arising from the Stamp Revenue with the Total, from the 1st of August 1787, to the 1st of August 1788."

Also, "An Account of the Gross and Net Produce of the therein mentioned Duties (placed to the Head of Incidents), distinguishing the Sums paid out of the Gross Produce for the Year 1786, being the latest Period to which the same can be made up."

Also, "An Account of the Gross and Net Produce of the Annual Malt Tax in England for the Year 1786, stating the several Purposes to which the Difference between the Amount of the Gross and Net Produce of the said Duty has been applied."

Also, "An Account of the Income of and Charges upon the Consolidated Fund, in the Quarter ended the 5th Day of July 1788."

Also, "An Account of the Income of and Charges upon the Consolidated Fund, in the Quarter ended the 10th Day of October 1788."

Also, "An Account of the Income of and Charges upon the Consolidated Fund, in the Quarter ended 5th January 1789."

Also, "An Account of the Gross Receipt, Debentures, Bounties, Certificates, Salaries, Incidents, and Net Produce of the Revenues of Customs in England, for the Year ended 5th January 1789, and the Payments into the Exchequer."

Also, "An Account of the Gross Receipt, Debentures, Bounties, Certificates, Salaries, Incidents, and Net Produce of the Revenues of Customs in Scotland, for the Year ended 5th January 1789."

Also, "An Account of the Gross and Net Produce of all the Taxes under the Head of Excise in England, distinguishing the Sums paid out of the Gross Produce under each particular Head, to the latest Period to which the same can be made out, (videlicet) from 5th July 1787, to 5th July 1788."

Also, "An Account of the Gross and Net Produce of all the Taxes under the Head of Excise in Scotland, distinguishing the Sums paid out of the Gross Produce under each particular Head, to the latest Period to which the same can be made up (videlicet) from the 5th of July 1787, to the 5th of July 1788."

Also, "An Account shewing how the Money given for the Service of the Year 1788, has been disposed of, distinguished under the several Heads until the 8th Day of May 1789, and the Parts remaining unsatisfied with the Deficiency thereupon."

Also, "An Account of the Income of and Charges upon the Consolidated Fund, in the Quarter ended on the 5th Day of April 1789."

Also, "An Account of the Total Net Produce of the Duties of Customs, distinguishing as far as possible the Produce of every separate Article, the Duty on which has amounted to £. 1,000 or upwards, between the 5th of April 1788, and the 5th of April 1789."

Also, "An Account of the Total Net Produce of the Duties of Excise, distinguishing as far as possible the Produce of every separate Article, the Duty on which has amounted to £. 1,000 or upwards, between the 5th of April 1788, and the 5th of April 1789."

Also, "An Account of the Total Sums paid into the Exchequer, between the 5th of April 1788, and the 5th of April 1789, on account of the Duties arising from Stamps."

Also, "An Account of the Net Produce of the Duties of Customs, Excise, Stamps, and Incidents, between the 5th of April 1787, and the 5th of April 1788, and between the 5th of April 1788, and the 5th of April 1789."

Also, "An Account shewing the Increase of the Debt of His Majesty's Navy on the 31st of December 1788, with the Reasons for the said Increase."

Also, "An Account of the undischarged Exchequer Bills on the different Taxes on Land and Malt, as they stood on the 9th of June 1786."

Also, "An Account of the undischarged Exchequer Bills on the different Taxes on Land and Malt, as they stood on the 9th of June 1789."

And also, "The Minutes of the Court of Directors of the East India Company, and their Correspondence with the Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury with respect to the Payments made by the said Directors into the Exchequer on account of Balances due for the Subsistence of Troops in India, or for victualling the Navy."

Causes put of.

Ordered, That the Hearing of the Cause, wherein the Stirling Banking Company and others are Appellants, and Messieurs Allen, Stuart, and Company, are Respondents, et e contra, which stands appointed for Friday next, be put off to Monday next; and that the rest of the Causes, on Cause Days, be removed in Course.

Advocate General for Scotland against Milne, in Error.

Ordered, That the Hearing of the Errors argued, assigned upon the Writ of Error, wherein His Majesty's Advocate General for Scotland is Plaintiff, and John Milne is Defendant, which stands appointed for Tomorrow, be put off to Tuesday the 30th of this Instant June.

Lords summoned.

Ordered, That all the Lords be summoned to attend the Service of the House on Wednesday next, in order to take into Consideration the Standing Order N^o 130.

Committee for Privileges to meet.

Ordered, That the Committee for Privileges do meet on Wednesday next.

Bath Streets Bill.

Moved, "That the Order made on Friday last for the Second Reading of the Bill, intituled, "An Act for protecting and securing the Hot Baths and Springs within the City of Bath from Injury by Encroachments and Annoyances, for enlarging or re-building the present Pump Rooms there, for widening certain Streets, Lanes, and Public Passages, and for making certain New Streets and Passages, to render the Approaches to the said Hot Baths, Springs, and Pump Rooms more safe and commodious," To-morrow, be now read."

The same was accordingly read by the Clerk.

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged.

Ordered, That the said Bill be read a Second Time on Friday next.

Adjourn.

Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Mercurii, vicesimum quartum diem instantis Junii, horâ decimâ Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.

DIE Mercurii, 24^o Junii 1789.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Bills passed by Commission.

The Lord Chancellor acquainted the House, "That His Majesty had been pleased to issue a Commission to several Lords therein named, for declaring His Royal Assent to several Acts agreed upon by both Houses of Parliament."

The House was adjourned during Pleasure.

The House was resumed.

Then Three of the Lords Commissioners, being in their Robes, and seated on a Form placed between the Throne and the Woolsack, the Lord Chancellor in the Middle, with the Archbishop of Canterbury on his Right Hand, and the Lord Privy Seal on his Left, commanded the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod to signify to the Commons, "The Lords Commissioners desire their immediate Attendance in this House, to hear the Commission read."

Who being come, with their Speaker;

The Lord Chancellor said,

"My Lords, and Gentlemen of the House of Commons,

"His Majesty not thinking fit to be personally present here at this Time, has been pleased to cause a Commission to be issued under the Great Seal, and thereby given His Royal Assent to divers Acts, which have been agreed upon by both Houses of Parliament, the Titles whereof are particularly mentioned; and by the said Commission hath commanded us, to declare and notify His Royal Assent to the said several Acts, in the Presence of you the Lords and Commons assembled for that Purpose; which Commission you will now hear read."

Then the said Commission was read by the Clerk, as follows; (videlicet)

"GEORGE R.

"George the Third, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith, and so forth: To Our right trusty and right well-beloved the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and to Our trusty and well-beloved the Knights, Citizens, and Burgesses, and the Commissioners for Shires and Burghs of the House of Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, Greeting. Whereas We have seen and perfectly understood divers and sundry Acts agreed and accorded on by you Our loving Subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and the Commons, in this Our present Parliament assembled, and endorsed by you as hath been accustomed, the Titles and Names of which Acts hereafter do particularly ensue; (that is to say) "An Act to explain and amend an Act made in the Twenty-fifth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for granting to His Majesty additional Duties on Hawkers, Pedlars, and Petty Chapmen, and for regulating their Trade." "An Act to incorporate certain Persons therein named, and their Successors, by the Name and Style of The Northumberland Fishery Society, and to enable them, when incorporated, to subscribe a Capital Joint Stock, for more effectually supporting, conducting, and increasing such Fishery." "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers of several Acts passed in the Eighth and Ninth Years of the Reign of King William the Third, and in the First, Fifth, and Seventh Years of the Reign of King George the First, and in the Twenty-sixth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the Second, for re-building, repairing, and amending the Piers of Bridlington, alias Burlington, in the County of York." "An Act to explain, amend, and render more effectual several Acts made in the Twenty-third Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the Second, and the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for improving the Navigation of the River Loyne, otherwise called Lune; and for building a Quay or Wharf near the Town of Lancaster, in the County Palatine of Lancaster, and for other Purposes therein mentioned." "An Act for embanking and draining certain Fen and Low Lands in the Parishes of Nocton and Potterhanworth, in the County of Lincoln, and in the Parish of Branston, in the County of the City of Lincoln." "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Common Fen and Ings in the Parish of Dunston, in the County of Lincoln, and for draining and improving certain Parts thereof, and also certain enclosed Low Lands in the said Parish, and in the Parish of Metheringham, in the said County." "An Act to amend and enlarge the Powers of an Act passed in the last Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act for repairing the Church of the Parish of Saint Paul, Covent Garden, in the County of Middlesex, for repairing and improving the Gates and Avenues leading to the said Church, and for removing the present Watch House, and providing another for the Use of the said Parish." "An Act for re-building the Parish Church of Saint Chad, in the Town of Shrewsbury, and County of Salop, and for providing a new Ce metery or Burial Ground, and making convenient Avenues and Passages to the said Church and Cemetery." "An Act for opening a new Street from Fleet Street to Temple Street, in the City of London, and also a Public Passage from such new Street towards Water Lane, and for stopping up or altering certain Courts, Alleys, or Passages, and setting out others near to or communicating with such new Street and Passage." "An Act for paving, cleansing, lighting, improving, and regulating the Streets, Lanes, and other Public Passages and Places, and for repairing the Highways within the Parish of Saint Clement, in the Town and Port of Hastings, in the County of Sussex; and for removing and preventing Nuisances, Annoyances, Obstructions, and Encroachments, within the said Town and Port." "An Act for the better paving, repairing, cleansing, lighting, and watching the Highways, Streets, Lanes, and other Public Passages and Places, within the Town and Liberty of Faversham, in the County of Kent, and also certain Places near or adjoining thereto; and for removing and preventing Encroachments, Obstructions, Nuisances, and Annoyances therein." "An Act for appropriating the Sum of Three thousand Pounds, out of the unexhausted Balance or Surplus arising from the forfeited Estates in North Britain, to be applied by the Highland Society of Scotland at Edinburgh, to Public Uses in that Part of the Kingdom." "An Act for providing a Workhouse for the Use of the Parish of Highworth, in the County of Wilts, and for appointing an additional Overseer, for the better Government of the Poor of the said Parish." "An Act for re-building the Market House of the Town of Llanfyllin, in the County of Montgomery, and for other Purposes therein mentioned, and defraying the Expence thereof by Sale of certain Waste Lands in the Townships of Globwlch and Bachau, in the said County." "An Act for more effectually repairing the Roads from the Stones End, in the Parish of Saint Leonard, Shoreditch, to the furthermost Part of the Northern Road in the Parish of Enfield, and from the Place where the Watch House in Edmonton formerly stood, to the Market Place in Enfield, in the County of Middlesex, and for lighting, watching, and watering Part thereof, and for repealing certain Acts of Parliament relating to the said Roads; and for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, the Road from Newington Green to Bush Hill, in the Parish of Edmonton, in the said County." "An Act for enlarging the Term of and amending an Act of the Seventh Year of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from Shaddon Gate, near Carlisle, to the present Turnpike Road at Mulaside; and from a Place in the said Turnpike Road, between Binsey Mires and North Raw Gate, to join the Turnpike Road at Skillbeck, in the County of Cumberland." "An Act for continuing the Term and altering and enlarging the Powers of Two Acts passed in the Fourteenth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty, and the Second Year of the Reign of His present Majesty King George the Third, so far as the same relate to repairing the Road from Doncaster, through the Parish of Peniston, in the County of York, to Salter's Brook, in the County of Chester." "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers of an Act passed in the Twenty-second Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from Tarporley, in the County Palatine of Chester, to Acton Bridge, near Weaverham, in the same County." "An Act for continuing the Term, and altering and enlarging the Powers of an Act passed in the Seventh Year of the Reign of His Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from the Brick Kilns on East Malling Heath, to the Turnpike Road on Pembury Green, and from Brand Bridges to the Four Wents, near Matfield Green, in the County of Kent." "An Act to enlarge the Term and Powers of an Act of the Eighth Year of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from Buckland Dinham, to the End of the Parish of Timsbury, and also the Road from Midsomer Norton, to the End of the Parish of Norton Saint Phillips, and also the Road from Tucker's Grave, to the Road leading from Wellow to a Place known by the Name of The Red Post, in the County of Somerset; and for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, the Road from Kilmersdon in the said County, to join the Road from Buckland Dinham aforesaid, in the Street of Radstock, in the said County." "An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, the Road leading from the Cross Hands in Teddington Field, in the Parish of Overbury, in the County of Worcester, to the London Turnpike Road between Evesham and Pershore, in the said County." "An Act for continuing the Term, and varying the Powers of certain Acts of Parliament of the First, Seventeenth, and Thirtieth Years of His late Majesty, for repairing several Roads leading from the Borough of Evesham, and several other Roads in the Counties of Worcester and Gloucester." "An Act for establishing, confirming, and carrying into Execution, certain Articles of Agreement between the Reverend John Lowth, Vicar of the Parish of Burley on the Hill, in the County of Rutland, and the Right Honourable George Earl of Winchelsea and Nottingham, and thereby settling all Disputes and Differences which have arisen in consequence of a Claim of Tythes made by the said Vicar." "An Act for allowing Timber to be cut upon certain Estates settled by the Will of General Philip Honywood, and for applying the Money to arise there from in paying off a Mortgage now due and owing on the same Estates, and laying out the Remainder in Purchases of other Estates, to be settled to the same Uses." "An Act for vesting certain Parts of the settled Estates of Bazil Fitzherbert Esquire, in Trustees to be sold, and for applying the Money arising from the Sale thereof in Discharge of the Incumbrances affecting the same, and for laying out the Residue in the Purchase of other Lands, to be settled to the Uses of the Parts of the settled Estates remaining unsold." "An Act to enable Richard Moland Esquire, natural Guardian of his Infant Daughters Elizabeth Moland, Anna Maria Moland, Lætitia Martha Moland, and Margaret Lucy Moland, and in case of his Death, the future Guardian or Guardians of his said Daughters during their Minorities, to grant Building Leases of one undivided Moiety of certain Lands in the Parishes of Birmingham, and Aston near Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, and to lay out convenient Streets, Ways, and Passages, to the Buildings to be erected thereon." "An Act for vesting divers undivided Parts of certain Estates in Staffordshire, the settled Property of the Reverend Jonas Slaney and Mary his Wife, in Trustees to be sold, and for laying out the Purchase Money in entire Estates, to be settled to the same Uses." "An Act for vesting the Estate late of Sir Thomas Pym Hales Baronet, deceased, in the County of Kent, in Trustees to be sold and disposed of, for the Payment of certain Incumbrances affecting the same, and for other Purposes therein mentioned." "An Act for vesting Part of the Estates devised by the Will of John Earl Tylney in London, Middlesex, and Essex, in Trustees to be sold, and for laying out the Money thence arising in other Estates, to be settled in lieu thereof to the same Uses." "An Act for effectuating the Sale of certain Estates late of John Foster, deceased." "An Act for vesting Part of the settled Estates of William Northey Esquire, in the County of Wilts, in Trustees to be sold, and for laying out the Purchase Money in other Estates, to be settled to the same Uses." "An Act for effectuating the Sale of the Freehold Estate of Nathaniel Webb Esquire, and Harriet Ellen his Wife, an Infant, at Boreham, in the County of Essex." "An Act for carrying into Execution an Agreement for Sale of the Brewhouse and Hereditaments in and near Golden Lane, London, lately belonging to Joseph Dickenson Esquire, deceased, and for applying Two-thirds of the Money agreed to be paid for the Purchase of the Freehold Part of the said Brewhouse and Hereditaments, in the Purchase of Freehold Hereditaments, to be settled in Manner in the said Act mentioned; and for such other Purposes as in the said Act mentioned." "An Act to enable the Tenants for Life, and other Persons in Possession, or entitled to the Rents of the Estates comprized in certain Indentures of Settlement, one made pursuant to Articles entered into upon the Marriage of Benjamin Parker, of Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, Gentleman, with Ann his Wife, and the others made pursuant to Articles entered into upon the Marriage of John Robbins, of Birmingham aforesaid, Gentleman, with Mary his Wife, to grant Leases, and for other Purposes." "An Act to enable the Reverend William Lloyd to complete his Contract with Jacob Bosanquet Esquire, for Sale of Part of his settled Estates, and vesting the remaining Part of the same Estates in Trustees for Sale." "An Act to enable Sir John Ingilby Baronet, to charge his Settled Estates, in the County of York, in the Manner therein mentioned." "An Act for vesting certain Parts of the Real Estates late of Francis Bine, of the Town and County of the Town of Kingston-upon-Hull, Merchant, deceased, in Trustees to sell and convey the same, and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale in the Manner and upon the Trusts therein mentioned." "An Act for dividing, allotting, and enclosing the Open and Common Fields, Common Downs, Waste Lands, and other Commonable Places, within the several Tythings of Odiham, Northwarnborough, Hillside, Rye, and Stapely, in the Parish of Odiham, in the County of Southampton." "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Arable Fields, Meadows, Pastures, and Waste Grounds, in the Township of Coniston, in the Parish of Swine, in Holderness, in the East Riding of the County of York." "An Act for dividing and allotting the Open and Common Fields, and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, in the Parishes of Berwick Saint James, and Fisherton Anger, in the County of Wilts." "An Act for embanking the Common Salt Marsh within the Township of Walpole, in the County of Norfolk, and for dividing and enclosing the same, and several other Commons within the said Township." "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Heaths, Fen Grounds, Commons, and Waste Lands, within the Parish of Banham, in the County of Norfolk." "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open and Common Fields, Common Meadows, Common Pastures, and Waste Lands, in the Parish of Normanby next Spittal, in the County of Lincoln." "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open and Common Fields, Meadows, and Commons, of and within the Parish of South Kilworth, in the County of Leicester." "An Act for dividing, allotting, and enclosing the Open Common Fields, Common Meadows, Common Pastures, Waste Lands, and Commonable Places, within the Hamlets of Bourton and Watchfield, in the Parish of Shrivenham, in the County of Berks." "An Act to enable Arthur Annesley Roberts Esquire, and the Heirs of his Body, to take, use, and bear the Surname and Arms of Powell, pursuant to the Will of John Powell Esquire, deceased." "An Act for naturalizing Henry Nantes." "An Act for naturalizing Christopher Gemsa." And albeit, the said Acts, by you Our said Subjects the Lords and Commons in this Our present Parliament assembled, are fully agreed and consented unto, yet nevertheless the same are not of Force and Effect in the Law without Our Royal Assent given and put to the said Acts: And forasmuch as for divers Causes and Considerations, We cannot conveniently at this Time be present in Our Royal Person in the Higher House of Our said Parliament, being the Place accustomed to give Our Royal Assent to such Acts as have been agreed upon by you Our said Subjects the Lords and Commons, We have therefore caused these Our Letters Patent to be made, and have signed the same, and by the same do give and put Our Royal Assent to the said Acts, and to all Articles, Clauses, and Provisions therein contained, and have fully agreed and assented to the said Acts; Willing that the said Acts, and every Article, Clause, Sentence, and Provision therein contained, from henceforth shall be of the same Force and Effect as if We had been Personally present in the said Higher House, and had openly and publicly in the Presence of you all assented to the same: And We do by these Presents declare and notify the same Our Royal Assent, as well to you the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons aforesaid, as to all others whom it may concern; commanding also by these Presents Our right trusty and well-beloved Counselsellor Edward Lord Thurlow, Our Chancellor of Great Britain, to seal these Our Letters Patent with Our Great Seal of Great Britain; and also commanding Our most dear Sons and faithful Counsellors George Prince of Wales; Frederick Duke of York; Our most dear Son William Duke of Clarence; Our most dear Brothers and faithful Counsellors William Duke of Gloucester; Henry Duke of Cumberland; the most Reverend Father in God Our right trusty and well-beloved Counsellor John Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate and Metropolitan of all England; Our said Chancellor of Great Britain; Our right trusty and right well-beloved Cousin and Counsellor Charles Earl Camden, President of Our Council; Our right trusty and entirely beloved Cousin and Counsellor Granville Marquis of Stafford, Keeper of Our Privy Seal; Our right trusty and right entirely beloved Cousins and Counsellors James Duke of Chandos, Steward of Our Household; Charles Duke of Richmond; Francis Duke of Leeds, One of Our Principal Secretaries of State; George Duke of Montagu, Master of Our Horse; Our right trusty and right well-beloved Cousins and Counsellors James Earl of Salisbury, Chamberlain of Our Household; John Earl of Chatham, First Commissioner of Our Admiralty; Henry Earl Bathurst; Our right trusty and wellbeloved Cousin and Counsellor Thomas Viscount Weymouth, Groom of Our Stole; and Our right trusty and well-beloved Counsellor Lloyd Lord Kenyon, Our Chief Justice assigned to hold Pleas before Us; or any Three or more of them, to declare and notify this Our Royal Assent, in Our Absence, in the said Higher House, in the Presence of you the said Lords and the Commons of Our Parliament there to be assembled for that Purpose; and the Clerk of Our Parliaments to endorse the said Acts with such Terms and Words in Our Name as is requisite and hath been accustomed for the same, and also to enrol these Our Letters Patent and the said Acts in the Parliament Roll; and these Our Letters Patent shall be to every of them a sufficient Warrant in that Behalf; and finally, We do declare and will, that after this Our Royal Assent given and passed by these Presents, and declared and notified as is aforesaid, then and immediately the said Acts shall be taken, accepted, and admitted good, sufficient, and perfect Acts of Parliament, and Laws, to all Intents, Constructions, and Purposes, and to be put in due Execution accordingly; the Continuance or Dissolution of this Our Parliament, or any other Use, Custom, Thing or Things to the contrary thereof notwithstanding: In Witness whereof We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent.

"Witness Ourself at Westminster, this Twenty-fourth Day of June, in the Twenty-ninth Year of Our Reign.

"By the King Himself, signed with His own Hand.

"Yorke."

Then the Lord Chancellor said,

"In Obedience to His Majesty's Commands, and by virtue of the Commission which has been now read, we do declare and notify to you the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in Parliament assembled, That His Majesty hath given His Royal Assent to the several Acts in the Commission mentioned, and the Clerks are required to pass the same in the usual Form and Words."

1. "An Act to explain and amend an Act made in the Twenty-fifth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for granting to His Majesty additional Duties on Hawkers, Pedlars, and Petty Chapmen, and for regulating their Trade."

2. "An Act to incorporate certain Persons therein named, and their Successors, by the Name and Style of the Northumberland Fishery Society, and to enable them, when incorporated, to subscribe a Capital Joint Stock for more effectually supporting, conducting, and encreasing such Fishery."

3. "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers of several Acts passed in the Eighth and Ninth Years of the Reign of King William the Third, and in the First, Fifth, and Seventh Years of the Reign of King George the First, and in the Twenty-sixth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the Second, for rebuilding, repairing, and amending the Piers of Bridlington, alias Burlington, in the County of York."

4. "An Act to explain, amend, and render more effectual several Acts made in the Twenty-third Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the Second, and the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for improving the Navigation of the River Loyne, otherwise called Lune; and for building a Quay or Wharf near the Town of Lancaster, in the County Palatine of Lancaster; and for other Purposes therein mentioned."

5. "An Act for embanking and draining certain Fens and Low Lands in the Parishes of Nocton and Potterhanworth, in the County of Lincoln; and in the Parish of Branston, in the County of the City of Lincoln."

6. "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Common Fen and Ings, in the Parish of Dunston, in the County of Lincoln, and for draining and improving certain Parts thereof, and also certain enclosed Low Lands in the said Parish, and in the Parish of Metheringham, in the said County.

7. "An Act to amend and enlarge the Powers of an Act passed in the last Session of Parliament, intituled, An Act for repairing the Church of the Parish of Saint Paul, Covent Garden, in the County of Middlesex; for repairing and improving the Gates and Avenues leading to the said Church; and for removing the present Watch House and providing another for the Use of the said Parish."

8. "An Act for re-building the Parish Church of Saint Chad, in the Town of Shrewsbury and County of Salop; and for providing a new Cemetery or Burial Ground, and making convenient Avenues and Passages to the said Church and Cemetery."

9. "An Act for opening a new Street from Fleet Street to Temple Street in the City of London; and also a Public Passage from such new Street towards Water Lane; and for stopping up or altering certain Courts, Alleys, or Passages, and setting out others near to or communicating with such new Street and Passage."

10. "An Act for paving, cleansing, lighting, improving, and regulating the Streets, Lanes, and other Public Passages and Places, and for repairing the Highways within the Parish of Saint Clement, in the Town and Port of Hasting, in the County of Sussex; and for removing and preventing Nuisances, Annoyances, Obstructions, and Encroachments within the said Town and Port."

11. "An Act for the better paving, repairing, cleansing, lighting and watching the Highways, Streets, Lanes, and other Public Passages and Places within the Town and Liberty of Faversham in the County of Kent; and also certain Places near or adjoining thereto; and for removing and preventing Encroachments, Obstructions, Nuisances, and Annoyances therein."

12. "An Act for appropriating the Sum of Three thousand Pounds out of the unexhausted Balance or Surplus arising from the forfeited Estates in North Britain, to be applied by the Highland Society of Scotland at Edinburgh, to Public Uses in that Part of the Kingdom."

13. "An Act for providing a Workhouse for the Use of the Parish of Highworth, in the County of Wilts; and for appointing an additional Overseer for the better Government of the Poor of the said Parish."

14. "An Act for re-building the Market House of the Town of Llanfyllin, in the County of Montgomery, and for other Purposes therein mentioned, and defraying the Expence thereof by Sale of certain Waste Lands in the Townships of Globwlch and Bachau, in the said County."

15. "An Act for more effectually repairing the Roads from the Stones End in the Parish of Saint Leonard, Shoreditch, to the furthermost Part of the Northern Road in the Parish of Enfield; and from the Place where the Watch House in Edmonton formerly stood, to the Market Place in Enfield, in the County of Middlesex, and for lighting, watching, and watering Part thereof; and for repealing certain Acts of Parliament relating to the said Roads; and for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair the Road from Newington Green to Bush Hill, in the Parish of Edmonton, in the said County."

16. "An Act for enlarging the Term of and amending an Act of the Seventh Year of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from Shaddon Gate near Carlisle, to the present Turnpike Road at Mulaside, and from a Place in the said Turnpike Road between Binsey Mires and North Raw Gate, to join the Turnpike Road at Skillbeck, in the County of Cumberland."

17. "An Act for continuing the Term, and altering and enlarging the Powers of Two Acts passed in the Fourteenth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty and the Second Year of the Reign of His present Majesty King George the Third, so far as the same relate to repairing the Road from Doncaster, through the Parish of Peniston, in the County of York, to Salter's Brook, in the County of Chester."

18. "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers of an Act passed in the Twenty-second Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from Tarporley, in the County Palatine of Chester, to Acton Bridge, near Weaverham, in the same County."

19. "An Act for continuing the Term and altering and enlarging the Powers of an Act passed in the Seventh Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from the Brick Kilns on East Malling Heath, to the Turnpike Road on Pembury Green, and from Brand Bridges to the Four Wents near Matfield Green, in the County of Kent."

20. "An Act to enlarge the Term and Powers of an Act of the Eighth Year of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from Buckland Dinham to the End of the Parish of Timsbury, and also the Road from Midsomer Norton, to the End of the Parish of Norton Saint Phillips; and also the Road from Tucker's Grave, to the Road leading from Wellow, to a Place known by the Name of The Red Post, in the County of Somerset; and for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair the Road from Kilmersdon, in the said County, to join the Road from Buckland Dinham aforesaid, in the Street of Radstock, in the said County."

21. "An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair the Road leading from the Cross Hands in Teddington Field, in the Parish of Overbury, in the County of Worcester, to the London Turnpike Road between Evesham and Pershore, in the said County."

22. "An Act for continuing the Term and varying the Powers of certain Acts of Parliament, of the First, Seventeenth, and Thirtieth Years of His late Majesty, for repairing several Roads leading from the Borough of Evesham; and several other Roads in the Counties of Worcester and Gloucester."

To these Bills the Royal Assent was pronounced, severally, by the Clerk Assistant, in these Words; (videlicet)

"Le Roy le veult."

23. "An Act for establishing, confirming, and carrying into Execution certain Articles of Agreement between the Reverend John Lowth, Vicar of the Parish of Burley on the Hill, in the County of Rutland, and the Right Honourable George Earl of Winchelsea and Nottingham and thereby settling all Disputes and Differences which have arisen in consequence of a Claim of Tythes made by the said Vicar."

24. "An Act for allowing Timber to be cut upon certain Estates settled by the Will of General Philip Honywood, and for applying the Money to arise therefrom in paying off a Mortgage now due and owing on the same Estates, and laying out the Remainder in Purchases of other Estates, to be settled to the same Uses."

25. "An Act for vesting certain Parts of the settled Estates of Bazil Fitzherbert Esquire, in Trustees to be sold, and for applying the Money arising from the Sale thereof, in Discharge of the Incumbrances affecting the same; and for laying out the Residue in the Purchase of other Lands, to be settled to the Uses of the Parts of the settled Estates remaining unsold."

26. "An Act to enable Richard Moland Esquire, natural Guardian of his Infant Daughters Elizabeth Moland, Anna Maria Moland, Lætitia Martha Moland, and Margaret Lucy Moland, and in case of his Death, the future Guardian or Guardians of his said Daughters, during their Minorities, to grant Building Leases of One undivided Moiety of certain Lands in the Parishes of Birmingham, and Aston near Birmingham, in the County of Warwick; and to lay out convenient Streets, Ways, and Passages to the Buildings to be erected thereon."

27. "An Act for vesting divers undivided Parts of certain Estates in Staffordshire, the settled Property of the Reverend Jonas Slaney and Mary his Wife, in Trustees to be sold; and for laying out the Purchase Money in entire Estates, to be settled to the same Uses."

28. "An Act for vesting the Estate, late of Sir Thomas Pym Hales Baronet, deceased, in the County of Kent, in Trustees to be sold and disposed of for the Payment of certain Incumbrances affecting the same; and for other Purposes therein mentioned."

29. "An Act for vesting Part of the Estates devised by the Will of John Earl Tylney, in London, Middlesex, and Essex, in Trustees to be sold, and for laying out the Money thence arising, in other Estates, to be settled in lieu thereof to the same Uses."

30. "An Act for effectuating the Sale of certain Estates late of John Foster, deceased."

31. "An Act for vesting Part of the settled Estates of William Northey Esquire, in the County of Wilts, in Trustees to be sold; and for laying out the Purchase Money in other Estates, to be settled to the same Uses."

32. "An Act for effectuating the Sale of the Freehold Estate of Nathaniel Webb Esquire, and Harriet Ellen his Wife, an Infant, at Boreham, in the County of Essex."

33. "An Act for carrying into Execution an Agreement for Sale of the Brewhouse and Hereditaments in and near Golden Lane, London, lately belonging to Joseph Dickenson Esquire, deceased, and for applying Two Thirds of the Money agreed to be paid for the Purchase of the Freehold Part of the said Brewhouse and Hereditaments, in the Purchase of Freehold Hereditaments, to be settled in Manner in the said Act mentioned, and for such other Purposes as in the said Act mentioned."

34. "An Act to enable the Tenants for Life, and other Persons in Possession, or entitled to the Rents of the Estates comprized in certain Indentures of Settlement, One made pursuant to Articles entered into upon the Marriage of Benjamin Parker of Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, Gentleman, with Ann his Wife; and the others made pursuant to Articles entered into upon the Marriage of John Robbins of Birmingham, aforesaid, Gentleman, with Mary his Wife, to grant Leases, and for other Purposes."

35. "An Act to enable the Reverend William Lloyd to complete his Contract with Jacob Bosanquet Esquire, for Sale of Part of his Settled Estates, and vesting the remaining Part of the same Estates in Trustees for Sale."

36. "An Act to enable Sir John Ingilby Baronet to charge his Settled Estates, in the County of York, in the Manner therein mentioned."

37. "An Act for vesting certain Parts of the Real Estates late of Francis Bine, of the Town and County of the Town of Kingston-upon-Hull, Merchant, deceased, in Trustees, to sell and convey the same; and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale, in the Manner and upon the Trusts therein mentioned."

38. "An Act for dividing, allotting, and enclosing the Open and Common Fields, Common Downs, Waste Lands, and other Commonable Places, within the several Tythings of Odiham, Northwarnborough, Hillside, Rye, and Stapely, in the Parish of Odiham, in the County of Southampton."

39. "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Arable Fields, Meadows, Pastures, and Waste Grounds, in the Township of Coniston, in the Parish of Swine, in Holderness, in the East Riding of the County of York."

40. "An Act for dividing and allotting the Open and Common Fields and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, in the Parishes of Berwick Saint James and Fisherton Anger, in the County of Wilts."

41. "An Act for embanking the Common Salt Marsh, within the Township of Walpole, in the County of Norfolk, and for dividing and enclosing the same, and several other Commons within the said Township."

42. "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Heaths, Fen Grounds, Commons, and Waste Lands, within the Parish of Banham, in the County of Norfolk."

43. "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open and Common Fields, Common Meadows, Common Pastures, and Waste Lands, in the Parish of Normanby next Spittal, in the County of Lincoln."

44. "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open and Common Fields, Meadows, and Commons, of and within the Parish of South Kilworth, in the County of Leicester."

45. "An Act for dividing, allotting, and enclosing the Open Common Fields, Common Meadows, Common Pastures, Waste Lands, and Commonable Places, within the Hamlets of Bourton and Watchfield, in the Parish of Shrivenham, in the County of Berks."

46. "An Act to enable Arthur Annesley Roberts Esquire and the Heirs of his Body, to take, use, and bear the Surname and Arms of Powell, pursuant to the Will of John Powell Esquire, deceased."

47. "An Act for naturalizing Henry Nantes."

48. "An Act for naturalizing Christopher Gemsa."

To these Bills, the Royal Assent was pronounced, severally, by the Clerk Assistant in these Words; (videlicet)

"Soit fait comme il est desiré."

Then the Commons withdrew.

The House was adjourned during Pleasure.

The House was resumed.

Marston Enclosure Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by the Lord George Cavendish and others:

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common and Open Fields, Meadows, Pastures, and Common or Moor, within the Liberties of Marston upon Dove, Hatton, Hoon, and Hoon Hay, in the Parish of Marston upon Dove, in the County of Derby;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Coleshill Roads Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Terms of Three Acts made in the Second, Seventeenth, and Twenty-eighth Years of His late Majesty, for repairing the Roads from Coleshill, through the City of Lichfield and the Town of Stone, to the End of the County of Stafford, in the Road leading towards Chester, and several other Roads in the said Acts mentioned, in the Counties of Warwick and Stafford and City and County of the City of Lichfield; and for making more effectual Provision for repairing and widening the said Roads, and other Roads therein mentioned, in the said County of Stafford;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

York and Craike Road Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for continuing the Term, and altering and enlarging the Powers of so much of an Act passed in the Eighth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, as relates to amending and widening the Road from the City of York, to the Top of Oswaldkirk Bank; and for discharging the Trustees from the Care of the Road, from the said Road in Sutton Field, through Craike, towards Oulston, to the Extent of the Lordship of Craike, in the County of York;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

St. George (Hanover Square) Poor, &c. Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for the better Relief and Employment of the Poor of the Parish of Saint George, Hanover Square, within the Liberty of the City of Westminster; for repairing the Highways, regulating the Beadles, Watch, and Patrole; for paving, repairing, cleansing, lighting, and removing and preventing Nuisances and Annoyances within several of the Streets, and other Public Passages and Places within the said Parish;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

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

Parson's Bill.

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

To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for vesting divers Manors, Messuages, Lands, and Hereditaments, in the Counties of Stafford and Salop, late the Estate of Elizabeth Parson, deceased, Wife of John Parson Esquire, in Trustees to be sold, for the Purposes therein mentioned;" and to acquaint this House, That they have agreed to the same, without any Amendment.

St. James's Burial Ground Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for providing an additional Burial Ground for the Parish of Saint James Westminster, and erecting a Chapel adjoining thereto, and also a House for the Residence of a Clergyman to officiate in burying the Dead;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

Africa, Papers respecting Trade to, delivered.

The Duke of Leeds (by His Majesty's Command) laid before the House,

"Papers received since the Date of the Report of the Committee for Trade, on the Subject of the Trade to Africa, particularly the Trade in Slaves;" together with a List thereof:

Which was read by the Clerk as follows; (videlicet)

No. 1. "Extract of a Letter from Consul Traill, dated Tunis, 1st February 1789, and from Consul Matra, dated Tangiers, 28th March 1789, to the Right Honourable Lord Sydney, giving Account of the Trade carried on by Means of the Caravans from the Governments on the Barbary Coast to the Interior Parts of Africa."

2. "Message from Governor Orde to the Council and Assembly of the Island of Dominica, dated 16th of December 1788, with the Answer of the Council and Assembly thereto."

3. "Answers of a Committee of the Council and Assembly of the Bermuda Islands to the Heads of Enquiry, respecting the Treatment of Negro Slaves, &c. &c. with Remarks of Lieutenant Governor Hamilton upon the said Answers."

4. "Extract of a Letter from Governor Parry to the Right Honourable Lord Sydney, dated Barbadoes, August 18th, 1788, with Eight Enclosures on the Subject of Negro Slaves in the said Islands; (videlicet)

First. "Further Answers to the Heads of Enquiry, relative to Slaves from Governor Parry."

Second. "Queries from his Excellency Governor Parry answered by a Planter of 1,068 Acres in the Parishes of St. John, St. Philip, and St. George, in the Island of Barbadoes."

Third. "Account of the Number of Slaves that have departed the Island of Barbadoes during the last Six Years."

Fourth. "Abstract of the Increase and Decrease of the different Parishes in the Island of Barbadoes, from 1st January to 31st December 1787; and List of the Council."

Fifth. "An Account of Twenty-two Plantations in Barbadoes 1788."

Sixth. "An Act to amend an Act, intituled, "An Act for the Governing of Negroes."

Seventh. "Copy of Two Acts, the one for providing a proper Maintenance for such Slaves as shall be manumitted, &c. and the other, for preventing distempered Negroes, &c. from infesting the Streets, &c."

Eighth. "Extracts from the Minutes of Council of the Island of Barbadoes of 18th February 1789."

"St. Christopher's.

"Account of the free White Inhabitants, free coloured People, and Slaves, in the Parishes of St. Thomas, Middle Island, and Trinity Palmetta Point, in September 1788."

"Abstract of the White Inhabitants, free People of Colour, and Slaves, in the Parishes of St. Mary Cayon, and Christ Church Nichola Town, 6th October 1788."

"Account of the Number of Slaves, of free White Inhabitants, &c. in the Parish of St. Paul Cabesterre, taken in 1788; Also, an Account of the Number of Slaves in Ditto for the Year 1772."

"An Account of the Number of free White Inhabitants, &c. in the Parish of St. Anne for the Years 1772 and 1788; Ditto of the Number of Slaves in the same Years."

"An Account of the free White Inhabitants, free coloured People, and Slaves, in the Parishes of St. George Basseterre, and St. Peter Basseterre, the 14th October 1788."

"St. Christopher's.

"An Account of the Number of Negroes in the Parish of St. Johns Cabesterre, in the Years 1759 and 1788."

"An Account of the Number of Negroes imported and exported from 1778 to 1788."

"Antigua.

"An Account of the Number of Slaves imported in Fourteen Years, from 1775 to 1788, and of the Number of Ships employed and their Tonnage."

"Also, an Account of Slaves exported, &c. for the same Period."

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

Ordered, That the said Papers be printed.

Sibford Ferris Enclosure Bill.

The Lord Scarsdale reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open and Common Fields, and other Commonable Lands and Grounds within the Hamlet and Liberties of Sibford Ferris, in the Parish of Swalcliffe, in the County of Oxford," 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 were read by the Clerk as follow; (videlicet)

Pr. 1. L. 19. Leave out ("Rectorial") and after ("Tithes") insert ("of Corn, Grain, and Hay, and Wool, and Lamb")

L. 22. After ("Ferries") insert ("or to some Modus or Composition in lieu thereof")

L. 24. Leave out from ("Sideling") to ("all") in Line 26.

Pr. 2. L. 1. Leave out from ("to") to ("Tithes") in Line 3, and insert ("all other"), and in the same Line and Line 4, leave out ("and Ecclesiastical Rights")

Pr. 15. L. 29. After ("contain") insert ("or be equal to")

L. 32. Leave out from ("Ground") to ("of") in Line 34.

L. 37. After ("enclosed") insert ("and also contain or be equal to One Half of the Annual Value of the Allotment herein-after directed to be allotted and appointed to and for the said John Caswall and his Successors, after deducting from the said Allotment the Annual Value of Twelve Pounds")

Pr. 18. L. 8. Leave out from ("them") to ("and") in Line 10, and insert ("be a full Satisfaction for all the Tithes arising and increasing within the said Hamlet and Liberties of Sibford Ferris, and payable to him and them as aforesaid")

Pr. 21. L. 2. After ("said") insert ("Warden and Scholars and their Lessee, and the said")

L. 40. Leave out ("said") and in the same Line after ("Proprietors") insert ("and Owners of the said Allotments")

Pr. 23. L. 32. After ("enclosed") insert ("and that no Lambs shall be kept in any of the Allotments to be made by virtue of this Act during the Space of Four Years next after the Execution of the Award herein-after directed to be made, unless the Person or Persons so keeping the same shall first, at his, her, or their own Expence, make and maintain a Fence sufficient to guard the young Quick Fences to be planted, or set up on the Allotment or Allotments adjoining thereto")

Pr. 40. L. 1. Leave out from ("the") to ("in") in Line 2, and insert ("said Warden and Scholars and their Lessee in respect of the Allotment to the said Vicar only, and the said Vicar and his Successors")"

And the said Amendments, being read a Second Time, were agreed to by the House.

Osmaston Enclosure Bill.

The Lord Scarsdale also reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing, allotting, and enclosing all the Open Fields, Meadows, Commons, and Waste Lands, in the Lordship or Liberties of Osmaston next Derby, in the County of Derby, except only a certain Meadow there called The Moor Meadow, and a certain Commonable Place called Sinfin Moor," 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 were read by the Clerk as follow; (videlicet)

Pr. 13. L. 38 & 39. Leave out ("of Geese and")

Pr. 14. L. 33. Leave out ("of Geese and")

Pr. 15. L. 34. Leave out ("Three") and insert ("Four") and in the same Line and Line 35, leave out ("Nine Shillings")

Pr. 16. L. 22 & 23. Leave out ("of Geese and")

Pr. 17. L. 1 & 2. Leave out ("of Geese and")

Pr. 27. L. 23 & 24. Leave out ("of Geese and")"

And the said Amendments, being read a Second Time, were agreed to by the House.

Thorpe Enclosure Bill.

The Lord Scarsdale reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing several Open Fields and stinted Pastures within the Township of Thorpe, in the Parish of Burnsall, in the West 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."

St. Pancras Paving Bill.

The Lord Scarsdale also reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for paving, lighting, cleansing, watering, and watching such Streets and other Public Places within that Part of the Parish of Saint Pancras, in the County of Middlesex, which lies on the North and South Sides of the New Road leading from Paddington to Islington, called Sommers Town, and is now actually leased to Jacob Leroux Esquire, for building upon, or that may be hereafter leased for the like Purpose; and for preventing Nuisances and Obstructions therein," 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."

Andovor Canal Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for making and maintaining a Navigable Canal from or near the Borough of Andovor, in the County of Southampton, to or near Redbridge, in the Parish of Millbrook, in the said County."

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

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

Exchequer Loans Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for raising a certain Sum of Money by Loans or Exchequer Bills for the Service of the Year One thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine."

Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.

Ordered, That the House be put into a Committee upon the said Bill To-morrow.

Papists Deeds and Wills Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for allowing further Time for Enrolment of Deeds and Wills made by Papists; and for Relief of Protestant Purchasers."

Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.

Ordered, That the House be put into a Committee upon the said Bill To-morrow.

Ships, &c. to prevent destroying, Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for preventing the wilfully burning or destroying Ships, and the wilfully and maliciously destroying any Woollen, Silk, Linen, or Cotton Goods, or any Implements prepared for or used in the Manufacture thereof, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland."

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 Friday next.

Ledbury Roads Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for more effectually repairing several Roads leading from Ledbury, in the County of Hereford; and the Road through the Parish of Bromesberrow, in the County of Gloucester, and Corse Lawn, till it joins the Road from Gloucester to Worcester."

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.

Denton Enclosure Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing, allotting, and enclosing the several Open Common Fields, Meadows, Common Pastures, and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, within the Manors and Parish of Denton, in the County of Lincoln."

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.

Harston Enclosure Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the several Open and Common Fields, a Common Pasture, and several Waste Grounds, within the Parish of Harston, in the County of Leicester."

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.

Hatton Road Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers of an Act of the Seventh Year of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from the Turnpike Road at Hatton, near the Borough of Warwick, through King's Norton, in the County of Worcester, and to the Upper End of Gannow Green, in the Parish of Bromsgrove, and to the Bell Inn, in the Parish of Bell Broughton, in the said County of Worcester, so far as relates to the Road between the said Turnpike Road at Hatton and Hockley Heath, in the County of Warwick."

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.

Edinburgh Roads Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Terms and Powers of several Acts of the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-eighth Years of His late Majesty's Reign, and of the Fourth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, for repairing the High Roads in the County of Edinburgh, and for making the same more effectual."

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.

Greenock Harbours, &c. Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for altering and enlarging the Powers of an Act made in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for deepening, cleansing, and making more commodious the Harbours of the Town of Greenock; for supplying the Inhabitants with fresh and wholesome Water; and for paving, cleansing, lighting, and watching the Streets and other Public Places within the said Town."

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.

Conies Preservation Bill.

Ordered, That the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the better preventing the stealing or destroying of Conies in Tracts or Quantities of Ground used for the keeping and breeding thereof," be printed.

Baker's Company Bill.

Ordered, That the Bill, intituled, "An Act for ascertaining the Powers and limiting the Jurisdiction of the Master, Wardens, and Assistants of the Company of Bakers of the City of London; for preventing any undue Exercise of the Trade or Business of a Baker; and for amending an Act passed in the Thirty-first Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the Second, intituled, "An Act for the due making of Bread, and to regulate the Price and Assize thereof; and to punish Persons who shall adulterate Meal, Flour, or Bread," be read a Second Time on Friday next.

Cockburnspath Bridge Bill.

Ordered, That the Committee of the whole House, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for applying the Sum of One thousand Pounds out of the unexhausted Balance or Surplus arising from the forfeited Estates in North Britain, towards completing and finishing the Bridge over the Pees or Pass of Cockburnspath, in the County of Berwick," stands committed, be revived, and meet on Friday next.

Cold Kirkby Enclosure Bill.

Ordered, That the Committee, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Fields, Stinted Pasture, and other Commonable Lands, within the Parish of Cold Kirkby, in the North Riding of the County of York," stands committed, be revived, and meet To-morrow.

Arnold Enclosure Bill.

Ordered, That the Committee, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Fields, Meadows, Forest, Commons, and Waste Lands within the Parish of Arnold, in the County of Nottingham," stands committed, be revived, and meet To-morrow.

Hemmington Enclosure Bill.

Ordered, That the Committee, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open or Common Fields, Meadows, Pastures, and Waste Grounds, within the Manor or Lordship of Hemmington, in the Parish of Lockington, and County of Leicester," stands committed, be revived, and meet Tomorrow.

Hastings' Trial, Judges Opinion on Question put to them:

The Order of the Day being read for the Judges to deliver their Opinions upon the Question put to them on the 17th of this Instant June:

The Lord Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer delivered the unanimous Opinion of the Judges upon the said Question in the Negative; and gave his Reasons.

Resolution thereupon:

Then it was moved to resolve, "That the Public Accounts of the Nizamut and Bhelah, under the Seal of the Begum; attested also by the Nabob, and transmitted by Mr. Goring to the Board of Council at Calcutta, in a Letter bearing Date 29th of June 1775; received by them; recorded without Objection on the Part of Mr. Hastings; and transmitted by him likewise without Objection, to the Court of Directors; and alledged to contain Accounts of Money received by Mr. Hastings; ought not to be read."

The same was agreed to, and resolved accordingly.

Managers for H. C. to be informed thereof:

Ordered, That the Managers for the Commons be informed, "That the Lords have resolved, that the Accounts last offered in Evidence by the Managers for the Commons, ought not to be read."

Trial proceeded in:

The Order of the Day being read for the proceeding further in the Trial of Warren Hastings Esquire, upon the Articles of Impeachment brought up against him by the Commons, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors:

The House was adjourned into Westminster Hall, whither the Lords and others went in the same Order as on the 17th Instant.

And the Lords being there seated; and the House resumed:

Leave was asked for the Judges to be covered, which was granted.

Then Proclamation was made for Silence; also, Proclamation for the Defendant's Appearance:

Who, coming to the Bar, kneeled till he was bid by the Lord Chancellor to rise.

Then the other Proclamation, for all Persons concerned to come forth, was made.

Then the Lord Chancellor said, "Gentlemen, Managers for the Commons, and you, Gentlemen, who are of Counsel for the Defendant;

"The Lords have resolved, That the Accounts last offered in Evidence by the Managers for the Commons, ought not to be read."

Then the Lord Chancellor acquainted the Managers for the Commons, "They might proceed to make good their Charge."

And it being proposed by a Lord to put a Question to the Judges in Westminster Hall:

The House adjourned to the Chamber of Parliament; and being returned:

The House was resumed.

Manner of putting Questions to the Judges to be considered.

Ordered, That the House do resolve itself into a Committee of the whole House on Monday next, to take into Consideration what is the proper Manner of putting Questions by the Lords to the Judges; and of their answering the same in Judicial Proceedings.

Ordered, That this House do proceed further in the Trial of Warren Hastings Esquire, on Tuesday Morning next, at Ten o'Clock, in Westminster Hall.

Message to H. C. that this House will proceed in the Trial.

A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Holford and Mr. Leeds, to acquaint them therewith.

Adjourn.

Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Jovis, vicesimum quintum diem instantis Junii, horâ undecimâ Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.

DIE Jovis, 25^o Junii 1789.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Corn, &c. Regulation Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act to explain and amend an Act made in the Twenty-first Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, An Act for further regulating and ascertaining the Importation and Exportation of Corn and Grain within the several Ports and Places therein mentioned;" and for further regulating the Exportation of Starch, and the Importation of Rape Seed.

Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.

Ordered, That House be put into a Committee upon the said Bill on Friday the 3d of July next.

Coleshill Roads Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Terms of Three Acts made in the Second, Seventeenth, and Twenty-eighth Years of His late Majesty, for repairing the Roads from Coleshill, through the City of Litchfield and the Town of Stone, to the End of the County of Stafford, in the Road leading towards Chester; and several other Roads in the said Acts mentioned, in the Counties of Warwick and Stafford, and City and County of the City of Litchfield; and for making more effectual Provision for repairing and widening the said Roads, and other Roads therein mentioned, in the said County of Stafford."

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

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

St. George (Hanover Square) Poor, &c. Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the better Relief and Employment of the Poor of the Parish of Saint George, Hanover Square, within the Liberty of the City of Westminster; for repairing the Highways, regulating the Beadles, Watch and Patrol; for paving, repairing, cleansing, lighting, removing, and preventing Nuisances and Annoyances within several of the Streets and other Public Passages and Places within the said Parish; and for other Purposes relating to the said Parish."

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.

St. Pancras Paving Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for paving, lighting, cleansing, watering, and watching such Streets and other Public Places within that Part of the Parish of Saint Pancras, in the County of Middlesex, which lies on the North and South Sides of the New Road leading from Paddington to Islington, called Sommers Town; and is now actually leased to Jacob Leroux Esquire, for building upon, or that may be hereafter leased for the like Purpose; and for preventing Nuisances and Obstructions therein."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Thorpe Enclosure Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing several Open Fields and Stinted Pastures within the Township of Thorpe, in the Parish of Burnsall, in the West Riding of the County of York."

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 Two preceding Bills.

And Messages were, severally, sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Holford and Mr. Leeds:

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

Sibford Ferris Enclosure Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open and Common Fields, and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, within the Hamlet and Liberties of Sibford Ferris, in the Parish of Swalcliffe, in the County of Oxford."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Osmaston Enclosure Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing, allotting, and enclosing, all the Open Fields, Meadows, Commons, and Waste Lands, in the Lordship or Liberties of Osmaston next Derby, in the County of Derby; except only a certain Meadow there, called the Moor Meadow, and a certain Commonable Place, called Sinfin Moor."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Messages to H. C. with Amendments to the Two preceding Bills.

And Messages were, severally, sent to the House of Commons, by the former Messengers:

To return the said Bills, and acquaint them, That the Lords have agreed to the same, with Amendments, to which their Lordships desire their Concurrence.

Pawnbrokers Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for further regulating the Trade or Business of Pawnbrokers."

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 Wednesday next.

Bruce against Bruce.

The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed for hearing the Cause wherein Elizabeth Bruce and Margaret Bruce are Appellants, and James Bruce of Kinnaird, Esquire, is Respondent ex-parte, the Respondent not having put in his Answer thereto, though peremptorily ordered so to do:"

It is Ordered, That this House will hear the said Cause ex-parte by Counsel at the Bar on the First vacant Day for Causes after those already appointed, unless the Respondent puts in his Answer thereto, in the mean Time.

Cuming against Donaldson.

The House being moved, "That a Day may be appointed for hearing the Cause wherein Mrs. Jean Cuming is Appellant, and James Donaldson 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.

St. James's Burial Ground Bill, referred to Judges.

Ordered, That the Consideration of the Bill, intituled, "An Act for providing an additional Burial Ground for the Parish of Saint James, Westminster, and erecting a Chapel adjoining thereto, and also a House for the Residence of a Clergyman to officiate in burying the Dead," be and is hereby referred to Mr. Justice Ashhurst and Mr. Justice Grose, 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.

Exchequer Loans Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for raising a certain Sum of Money by Loans or Exchequer Bills, for the Service of the Year One thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine."

After some Time, the House was resumed:

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

Exchequer further Loans Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for raising a further Sum of Money by Loans or Exchequer Bills, for the Service of the Year One thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine."

After some Time, the House was resumed:

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

Papists Deeds and Wills Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for allowing further Time for Enrolment of Deeds and Wills made by Papists; and for Relief of Protestant Purchasers."

After some Time, the House was resumed:

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

Rybot's Divorce Bill, Mrs. Rybot's Petition to stay Proceeding:

Upon reading the Petition of Alicia Rybot; setting forth, "That the Petitioner hath been served with an Order of this House for the Second Reading of a Bill, intituled, "An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Francis Thomas Rybot, with Alicia Fowler his now Wife, and to enable him to marry again, and for other Purposes therein mentioned," together with an attested Copy of the said Bill: That a Suit hath been brought by the said Francis Thomas Rybot, the Husband of the Petitioner, in the Consistory Court of the Bishop of London, against the Petitioner for a Divorce from Bed, Board, and mutual Cohabitation, and that he examined his Witnesses: That the Petitioner applied to the said Court by Petition, that the Conclusion of the said Cause might be rescinded, and for Permission to file an exceptive Allegation to enable the Petitioner to examine Witnesses to the Credit of certain Witnesses produced on the Part of the said Francis Thomas Rybot; and also an Allegation as to Faculties for Alimony, and that the Whole of the said Petition was rejected by the Judge of the said Court: That the Petitioner appealed from the said Sentence to the Court of Arches; that the Judge there pronounced for the Appeal, retained the principal Cause, rescinded the Conclusion thereof, for the Purpose only of admitting an Allegation as to Faculties, and refused to admit an exceptive Allegation: That a Sentence of Divorce was obtained the 4th Day of May last in this Cause in the said Court of Arches; that the Petitioner on the 16th Day of May aforesaid interposed her Appeal to His Majesty's High Court of Delegates: That a Commission of Appeal in the said Cause hath passed the Great Seal, directed to certain Commissioners therein named, as by an Affidavit thereunto annexed may appear, which the Petitioner intends to prosecute with all convenient Speed; from all which the Petitioner is advised, that until such Suit is finally determined, no Proceedings whatever can be had on said Bill;" and therefore praying their Lordships, "That for the Reasons above stated, she may have such Relief in the Premises, as to their Lordships shall seem meet:"

Order for the Second Reading discharged.

The Order of the Day being read for the Second reading of the Bill, intituled, "An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Francis Thomas Rybot with Alicia Fowler his now Wife, and to enable him to marry again, and for other Purposes therein mentioned:"

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged.

Baron de Robeck's Naturalization Bill.

The Lord Scarsdale reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for naturalizing John Henry Fock, called Baron de Robeck," 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.

Adjourn.

Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Veneris, vicesimum sextum diem instantis Junii, horâ undecimâ Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.

DIE Veneris, 26^o Junii 1789.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Southwold Harbour Bill.

The Lord Bagot reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for continuing and making more effectual the Acts of Parliament, for opening, cleansing, repairing, and improving the Harbour of Southwold, in the County of Suffolk," 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."

Chelmsford, &c. Paving Bill.

The Lord Bagot made the like Report from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for paving the Footways of the several Streets, Public Passages, and Places, within the Town of Chelmsford, and Hamlet of Moulsham, in the Parish of Chelmsford, in the County of Essex; and for cleansing, lighting, and watching the said Town and Hamlet; and for removing and preventing Nuisances, Annoyances, and Encroachments therein," was committed.

Andovor Canal Bill.

The Lord Bagot made the like Report from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for making and maintaining a Navigable Canal from or near the Borough of Andovor, in the County of Southampton, to or near Redbridge, in the Parish of Millbrook, in the said County," was committed.

Ledbury Roads Bill.

The Lord Bagot made the like Report from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for more effectually repairing several Roads leading from Ledbury, in the County of Hereford, and the Road through the Parish of Bromesberrow, in the County of Gloucester, and Corse Lawn, till it joins the Road from Gloucester to Worcester," was committed.

St. George (Hanover Square) Poor, &c. Bill.

The Earl of Hopetoun made the like Report from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the better Relief and Employment of the Poor of the Parish of Saint George, Hanover Square, within the Liberty of the City of Westminster; for repairing the Highways, regulating the Beadles, Watch, and Patrol; for paving, repairing, cleansing, lighting, and removing and preventing Nuisances and Annoyances within several of the Streets and other Public Passages and Places, within the said Parish; and for other Purposes relating to the said Parish," was committed.

Hatton Road Bill.

The Earl of Hopetoun made the like Report from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers of an Act of the Seventh Year of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from the Turnpike Road at Hatton, near the Borough of Warwick, through King's Norton, in the County of Worcester; and to the Upper End of Gannow Green, in the Parish of Bromsgrove, and to the Bell Inn, in the Parish of Bell Broughton, in the said County of Worcester, so far as relates to the Road between the said Turnpike Road at Hatton and Hockley Heath, in the County of Warwick," was committed.

Greenock Harbours, &c. Bill.

The Earl of Hopetoun made the like Report from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for altering and enlarging the Powers of an Act made in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for deepening, cleansing, and making more commodious the Harbours of the Town of Greenock; for supplying the Inhabitants with fresh and wholesome Water; and for paving, cleansing, lighting, and watching the Streets and other Public Places, within the said Town," was committed.

Edinburgh Roads Bill.

The Earl of Hopetoun made the like Report from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Terms and Powers of several Acts of the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-eighth Years of His late Majesty's Reign, and of the Fourth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, for repairing the High Roads in the County of Edinburgh, and for making the same more effectual," was committed.

Cold Kirkby Enclosure Bill.

The Lord Bagot reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Fields, stinted Pasture, and other Commonable Lands, within the Parish of Cold Kirkby, in the North 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."

Arnold Enclosure Bill.

The Lord Bagot also reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Fields, Meadows, Forest, Commons, and Waste Lands, within the Parish of Arnold, in the County of Nottingham," 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 were read by the Clerk as follow; (videlicet)

Pr. 2. L. 25. Leave out from ("intituled") to ("to") in Line 30.

L. 31. After ("Right") insert ("within the said Parish")

Pr. 28. L. 26. Leave out ("if") and insert ("as") L. 34. Leave out ("then")

Pr. 29. L. 5. Leave out from ("liable") to ("and") in Press 30. Line 7.

Pr. 33. L. 38. Leave out from ("Tythes") to ("shall") in Press 34. Line 6.

Pr. 34. L. 35. Leave out from ("Cavendish") to ("in") in Line 37, and insert ("and his Heirs")

L. 40. Insert Clause ("A.")

"Clause (A.) And be it further enacted, That the Allotments to be made to the said Wenman Langton and his Successors, Vicars as aforesaid, shall be Ring fenced, and fenced against any Public Carriage Roads, that may be made through the same, in such and the same Manner, as the Allotments to be made to the said Henry Cavendish in lieu and in respect of Tythes are herein before directed to be fenced by and at the Expence of such of the said Owners and Proprietors, and in such Proportion and Proportions as the said Commissioners shall judge reasonable."

Pr. 35. L. 2. Leave out from ("Cavendish") to ("shall") in Line 8.

L. 18. Leave out from ("Heirs") to ("may") in Line 19.

L. 21. Leave out ("respectively")

L. 30. Leave out from ("Agent") to ("to") in Line 31.

Pr. 36. L. 22. Leave out from ("aforesaid") to ("shall") in Line 25.

Pr. 38. L. 2. Leave out ("if any")

L. 5. Leave out ("and in lieu")

L. 6. Leave out ("Tythes")

Pr. 48. L. 13. Leave out ("Tythes")

L. 14. Leave out from ("Right") to ("to") in Line 15.

Pr. 49. L. 1. Leave out ("if any")

L. 2. Leave out ("Tythes")

Pr. 58. L. 34. Leave out from ("Act") to ("or") in Line 36."

And the said Amendments, being read a Second Time, were agreed to by the House.

Hemmington Enclosure Bill.

The Lord Bagot also reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open or Common Fields, Meadows, Pastures, and Waste Grounds, within the Manor or Lordship of Hemmington, in the Parish of Lockington, and 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 made some Amendments thereto."

Which Amendments were read by the Clerk, as follow; (videlicet)

Pr. 13. L. 8. Leave out from ("in") to ("so") in Line 12, and insert ("lieu of the said great and small Tythes")

L. 33. After ("Tythes") insert ("which said Parts or Parcels of Land to be allotted in lieu of Tythes, shall by the said Commissioners be divided between the said Philip Storey as Vicar as aforesaid, and Sir Henry Harpur, in the Proportions following; that is to say, to the said Philip Storey as Vicar as aforesaid, so much and such Parts thereof, as, when and so soon as enclosed, and if necessary subdivided, shall in the Judgement of the said Commissioners be of the full yearly Value of Forty Pounds clear of every Deduction, except Land Tax, and to the said Sir Henry Harpur all the Residue and Remainder thereof, and")

L. 34. Leave out ("Allotment") and insert ("Allotments")

Pr. 19. L. 4. After ("mentioned") insert Clauses ("A. and B.")

"Clause (A.) And be it further enacted, That where any Parcel of Land to be allotted by virtue of this Act shall abut upon, or adjoin any Freebord, Balk or Ditch belonging to any Common Fields, or enclosed Lands or Grounds next adjoining to the Land hereby directed to be enclosed, or to, or upon any Ditch belonging to any other Allotment or Allotments to be made in pursuance of this Act, the Person or Persons to whom such Parcel of Land shall be allotted, shall and may and is and are hereby empowered to set up and erect Gates, or any other Sort of Fences in, over, upon, and across such Freebord, Balk, or Ditch, for dividing the said Parcels of Land, and raising and preserving the Quicksets, Banks, Wood, Plants, or other Mounds and Fences, to be made and raised thereupon, until such Time as the Owner of such Freebord, Balk, or Ditch, shall sufficiently, at his or her own Expence, have ditched, mounded, and fenced, out the same Freebord, Balk, and Ditch from the same Parcel of Land or Enclosure adjoining thereto."

"Clause (B.) And be it further enacted, That if the Proprietor or Proprietors of any Freebord or Balk belonging to any Lands or Estates next adjoining the Lands hereby directed to be divided and enclosed, shall be desirous to have an Allotment or Allotments in lieu thereof, and shall thereof give notice in Writing to the said Commissioners, on or before the First Day of October One thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine, then and in such Case the said Commissioners shall and they are hereby authorized and required to set out, assign, and allot to such Proprietor or Proprietors respectively, such Plot or Plots of the Land to be enclosed by virtue of this Act, or Part of the said Freebord or Balk, as the said Commissioners shall adjudge to be an Equivalent and Compensation for the same respectively, (Quantity, Quality, and Situation considered,) and then and in such Case such Freebord or Balk, or so much thereof as shall not be allotted to the Proprietor or Proprietors thereof, shall be deemed and adjudged to lie in the said Manor or Lordship of Hemmington, and to be Parcel of the Land hereby directed to be divided and enclosed, and shall and may be set out and allotted by the said Commissioners accordingly as Part thereof, and such Plot or Plots of Land to be allotted in lieu of such Freebord or Balk shall be deemed and adjudged to lie in the Lordship or Liberties respectively, to which such Freebord or Balk at the Time of passing this Act shall respectively belong."

And the said Amendments, being read a Second Time, were agreed to by the House.

Exchequer Loans Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for raising a certain Sum of Money by Loans or Exchequer Bills for the Service of the Year One thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Exchequer further Loans Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for raising a further Sum of Money by Loans or Exchequer Bills for the Service of the Year One thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Papists Deeds and Wills Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for allowing further Time for Enrolment of Deeds and Wills made by Papists, and for Relief of Protestant Purchasers."

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, sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Holford and Mr. Leeds:

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

Baron de Robeck's Naturalization Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for naturalizing John Henry Fock, called Baron de Robeck."

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 the former Messengers:

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

Elections Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Captain Berkeley and others:

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act to explain and amend the several Acts passed in the Seventh and Eighth Years of the Reign of King William the Third, the Eighteenth Year of King George the Second, and the Twentieth Year of King George the Third, touching the Election for Knights of the Shire to serve in Parliament, for that Part of Great Britain called England;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

Ordered, That the said Bill be printed.

Haddlesey Drainage Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing, enclosing, and draining the Open Fields, Ings, Pastures, Commons, and Waste Grounds, within the Townships of West Haddlesey, Chapel Haddlesey, and East Haddlesey, and Temple Hirst, in the Parish of Birkin, in the West Riding of the County of York;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Humane Society Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for incorporating and well governing the London Humane Society;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Lottery Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for granting to His Majesty a certain Sum of Money, to be raised by a Lottery;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

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

Public Income and Expenditure, Accounts respecting, delivered.

The House being informed, "That Mr. Cooke, from the Exchequer Office, attended:"

He was called in, and delivered at the Bar, pursuant to the Order of Monday last,

"An Account of the undischarged Exchequer Bills on the different Taxes on Land and Malt, as they stood on the 9th of June 1786."

And also, "An Account of the undischarged Exchequer Bills on the different Taxes on Land and Malt, as they stood on the 9th of June 1789."

And then he withdrew.

And the Titles thereof being read by the Clerk:

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

The House being informed, "That Mr. Lloyd, from the Stamp Office, attended:"

He was called in, and delivered at the Bar,

"An Account of the Net Produce of all the Taxes under the Head of Stamps, from the 5th of January 1786, to the 5th of January 1789, distinguishing each Year; and distinguishing and deducting the Amount of any extraordinary Sums not properly belonging to the Income of the Year."

Also, "An Account of the Net Produce of all the Taxes under the Head of Stamps, from the 5th of April 1786 to the 5th of April 1787, distinguishing each Year; and distinguishing and deducting the Amount of any Extraordinary Sums not properly belonging to the Income of the Year."

Also, "An Account of the Gross Produce, Charge of Management, and Net Produce of the Duties arising from the Stamp Revenue, with the Totals, from the 1st of August 1787, to the 1st of August 1788."

And also, "An Account of the Gross and Net Produce of the Duties arising from the Stamp Revenue, with the Totals from the 5th of January 1788, to the 5th of January 1789."

And then he withdrew.

And the Titles thereof being read by the Clerk:

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

The House being informed, "That Mr. Smith, from the Hawkers and Pedlars Office, attended:"

He was called in, and delivered at the Bar,

"An Account of the Net Produce of the Duties on Hawkers, Pedlars, &c. from 5th January 1786, to the 5th of January 1789; and from 5th of April 1786, to the 5th of April 1789, distinguishing each Year; and distinguishing and deducting the Amount of any extraordinary Sums received, not properly belonging to the Income of the Year: Also, an Account of the Gross and Net Produce of the Duties, distinguishing the Sums paid out of the Gross Produce for the Year 1786."

And then he withdrew.

And the Title thereof being read by the Clerk:

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

York and Craike Road Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for continuing the Term, and altering and enlarging the Powers of so much of an Act passed in the Eighth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, as relates to amending and widening the Road from the City of York, to the Top of Oswaldkirk Bank; and for discharging the Trustees from the Care of the Road, from the said Road in Sutton Field, through Craike, towards Oulston, to the Extent of the Lordship of Craike, in 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.

Causes put off.

Ordered, That the hearing of the Cause wherein the Stirling Banking Company and others are Appellants, and Messieurs Allan, Steuart, and Company, are Respondents et e contra, which stands appointed for Monday next, be put off to Monday the 6th of July next; and that the Rest of the Causes on Cause Days be removed in Course.

Public Income and Expenditure, further Accounts respecting, delivered.

The House being informed, "That Mr. Chessall, from the Hackney Coach Office, attended:"

He was called in, and delivered at the Bar,

"An Account of the Net Produce of all Taxes received in the Hackney Coach Office, from 5th January 1786, to 5th January 1789."

Also, "An Account of the Net Produce of all Taxes received in the Hackney Coach Office, from 5th of April 1786, to 5th April 1789."

Also, "An Account of the Gross and Net Produce of the Duties on Hackney Coaches and Chairs, with the Sums paid out of the Gross Produce for the Year 1786."

And then he withdrew.

And the Titles thereof being read by the Clerk:

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

Ships, &c. to prevent destroying, Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for preventing the wilfully burning or destroying Ships, and the wilfully and maliciously destroying any Woollen, Silk, Linen, or Cotton Goods, or any Implements prepared for or used in the Manufacture thereof, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland."

After some Time, the House was resumed:

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

Cromford Canal Bill:

The Order of the Day being read for the further Consideration of the Bill, intituled, "An Act for making and maintaining a Navigable Canal from or from near to Cromford Bridge, in the County of Derby, to join and communicate with the Erewash Canal at or near Langley Bridge; and also a Collateral Cut from the said intended Canal at or near Codnor Park Mill to or near Pinxton Mill, in the said County;" and for hearing Counsel for and against the same:

Counsel were accordingly called in.

And Mr. Pigot and Mr. Dallas, Counsel for the Bill, stating, "That they would rest their Case upon the Evidence given by the Petitioners against the Bill, unless commanded by the House to proceed."

The Counsel were directed to withdraw.

Then the said Bill was read a Second Time.

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.

Petitions against, referred to Committee.

Upon reading the Petition of the Right Honourable Charles Earl of Harrington, and of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Borough of Derby, in the County of Derby, and also of Thomas Evans Esquire, Jedediah Strutt Esquire and others, whose Names are thereunto subscribed, being Owners and Occupiers of Mills, situate on the River Derwent, in the County of Derby:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of Thomas Evans Esquire, Samuel Fox Esquire, William Stretton Gentleman, and others, whose Names are thereunto subscribed, Proprietors of the Navigation from the Town of Derby on the River Derwent to the River Trent, under and by virtue of an Act of Parliament passed in the Sixth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the First, intituled, "An Act for making the River Derwent, in the County of Derby, navigable:"

And also, Upon reading the Petition of the several Persons whose Names are thereunto subscribed, being Inhabitants of the Town of Derby, severally taking Notice of the last-mentioned Bill; and severally praying, "That they may be heard by themselves, their Agents or Counsel, before the Committee to which the said Bill is referred, against such Parts of the said Bill as may affect them, and that the same may not pass as it now stands:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petitions be referred to the Lords Committees to whom the said Bill stands committed, with Liberty for the Petitioners to be heard by themselves, their Agents or Counsel, against the said Bill; as also Counsel to be heard for the Bill at the same Time, if they think fit.

Ordered, That all the Lords who have been or shall be present this Session, and are not named of the Committee to whom the said Bill stands committed, be added thereto.

Coleshill Roads Bill.

The Earl of Radnor reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Terms of Three Acts made in the Second, Seventeenth, and Twenty-eighth Years of His late Majesty for repairing the Roads from Coleshill, through the City of Litchfield, and the Town of Stone, to the End of the County of Stafford, in the Road leading towards Chester, and several other Roads in the said Acts mentioned, in the Counties of Warwick and Stafford, and City and County of the City of Lichfield; and for making more effectual Provision for repairing and widening the said Roads and other Roads therein mentioned, in the said County of Stafford," 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."

Annuity Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for raising a certain Sum of Money by Way of Annuities;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

Wyberton Enclosure Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and allotting and enclosing the several Parcels of Common Fen and other Commonable Lands and Waste Grounds within or belonging to the Parish of Wyberton, in the Parts of Holland, in the County of Lincoln;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

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

Public Income and Expenditure, further Accounts respecting, delivered.

The House being informed, "That Mr. Alcock, from the Treasury, attended:"

He was called in, and delivered at the Bar,

"An Account of the Monies arising from the Sale of Crown Lands, and applied to the Public Use since the 5th of April 1786."

Also, "An Account of any Portion of the unclaimed Dividends of the Funds applied to Public Purposes since the 5th of April 1786."

And also, "An Account of the unfunded Debt of the Nation as it stood on the 5th Day of January 1789, distinguished under its respective Heads, together with the Amount of Interest annually paid thereon."

Hemp and Flax, Accounts of, delivered.

Mr. Alcock also delivered at the Bar, pursuant to the Directions contained in an Act of Parliament,

"Account of the Quantities of Hemp and Flax certified to the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, to be raised in that Part of Great Britain called England, and of the Monies directed to be issued to the Order of the Quarter Sessions of the different Counties within mentioned, between the 9th Day of May 1788, and the 9th Day of May 1789."

Also, "Account of Sums allowed by the Justices of the Peace for the within mentioned Counties to the several Clerks of the Peace, for Business done under the Acts for encouraging the Growth of Hemp and Flax, and paid by Order of the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, between the 9th Day of May 1788, and the 9th Day of May 1789."

And then he withdrew.

And the Titles thereof being read by the Clerk:

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

Bath Streets Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for protecting and securing the Hot Baths and Springs within the City of Bath from Injury by Encroachments and Annoyances; for enlarging or rebuilding the present Pump Rooms there; for widening certain Streets, Lanes, and Public Passages; and for making certain new Streets and Passages to render the Approaches to the said Hot Baths, Springs, and Pump Rooms, more safe and commodious."

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.

Gaols Regulation Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the more effectual Execution of the Laws respecting Gaols."

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 Wednesday next.

Osmaston Enclosure Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by the Lord George Cavendish and others:

To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing, allotting, and enclosing all the Open Fields, Meadows, Commons, and Waste Lands, in the Lordships or Liberties of Osmaston next Derby, in the County of Derby, except only a certain Meadow there, called the Moor Meadow, and a certain Commonable Place, called Sinfin Moor;" and to acquaint this House, That they have agreed to their Lordships Amendments made thereto.

Poor Relief Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the more effectual Relief of the Poor."

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 the 6th Day of July next.

Sibford Ferris Enclosure Bill.

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

To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open and Common Fields and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, within the Hamlet and Liberties of Sibford Ferris, in the Parish of Swalcliffe, in the County of Oxford;" and to acquaint this House, That they have agreed to their Lordships Amendments made thereto.

Trees, &c. Preservation Bill.

A Message was brought from the House of Commons, by Sir Joseph Mawbey and others:

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act to amend an Act made in the Sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for encouraging the Cultivation, and for the better Preservation of Trees, Roots, Plants, and Shrubs;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

Ordered, That the said Bill be printed.

Denton Enclosure Bill, King's Consent signified.

The Lord Chancellor acquainted the House, "That His Majesty having been informed of the Contents of the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing, allotting, and enclosing the several Open Common Fields, Meadows, Common Pastures, and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, within the Manor and Parish of Denton, in the County of Lincoln," was pleased to consent, (as far as His Majesty's Interest is concerned,) that their Lordships may proceed therein, as they shall think fit."

The Lord Bishop of Bangor reported from the Lords Committees to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing, allotting, and enclosing the several Open Common Fields, Meadows, Common Pastures, and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, within the Manor and Parish of Denton, in the County of Lincoln," 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."

Cockburnspath Bridge Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for applying the Sum of One thousand Pounds out of the unexhausted Balance or Surplus arising from the forfeited Estates in North Britain, towards completing and finishing the Bridge over the Pees or Pass of Cockburnspath, in the County of Berwick."

After some Time, the House was resumed:

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

Adjourn.

Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Lunæ, vicesimum nonum diem instantis Junii, horâ undecimâ Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.

DIE Lunæ 29^o Junii 1789.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Ships, &c. to prevent destroying, Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for preventing the wilfully burning or destroying Ships, and the wilfully and maliciously destroying any Woollen, Silk, Linen, or Cotton Goods, or any Implements prepared for or used in the Manufacture thereof, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Southwold Harbour Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for continuing and making more effectual the Acts of Parliament, for opening, cleansing, repairing, and improving the Harbour of Southwold, in the County of Suffolk."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Cold Kirkby Enclosure Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Fields, stinted Pasture, and other Commonable Lands, within the Parish of Cold Kirkby, in the North Riding of the County of York."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Chelmsford, &c. Paving Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for paving the Footways of the several Streets, Public Passages and Places, within the Town of Chelmsford, and Hamlet of Moulsham, in the Parish of Chelmsford, in the County of Essex; and for cleansing, lighting, and watching the said Town and Hamlet; and for removing and preventing Nuisances, Annoyances, and Encroachments therein."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Andovor Canal Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for making and maintaining a Navigable Canal from or near the Borough of Andovor, in the County of Southampton, to or near Redbridge, in the Parish of Millbrook, in the said County."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Ledbury Roads Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for more effectually repairing several Roads leading from Ledbury, in the County of Hereford, and the Road through the Parish of Bromesberrow, in the County of Gloucester, and Corse Lawn, till it joins the Road from Gloucester to Worcester."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Denton Enclosure Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing, allotting, and enclosing the several Open Common Fields, Meadows, Common Pastures, and other Commonable Lands and Grounds, within the Manor and Parish of Denton, in the County of Lincoln."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Edinburgh Roads Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Terms and Powers of several Acts of the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-eighth Years of His late Majesty's Reign, and of the Fourth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, for repairing the High Roads in the County of Edinburgh, and for making the same more effectual."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Greenock Harbour, &c. Bill.

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for altering and enlarging the Powers of an Act made in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for deepening, cleansing, and making more commodious the Harbours of the Town of Greenock; for supplying the Inhabitants with fresh and wholesome Water; and for paving, cleansing, lighting, and watching the Streets and other Public Places within the said Town."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Hatton Road Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers of an Act of the Seventh Year of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from the Turnpike Road at Hatton near the Borough of Warwick, through King's Norton, in the County of Worcester, and to the Upper End of Gannow Green, in the Parish of Bromsgrove, and to the Bell Inn, in the Parish of Bell Broughton, in the said County of Worcester, so far as relates to the Road between the said Turnpike Road at Hatton and Hockley Heath, in the County of Warwick."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Coleshill Roads Bill

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Terms of Three Acts made in the Second, Seventeenth, and Twenty-eighth Years of His late Majesty, for repairing the Roads from Coleshill through the City of Lichfield, and the Town of Stone to the End of the County of Stafford, in the Road leading towards Chester, and several other Roads in the said Acts mentioned, in the Counties of Warwick and Stafford, and City and County of the City of Lichfield; and for making more effectual Provision for repairing and widening the said Roads, and other Roads therein mentioned, in the said County of Stafford."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

St. George (Hanover Square) Poor, &c. Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for the better Relief and Employment of the Poor of the Parish of Saint George, Hanover Square, within the Liberty of the City of Westminster, for repairing the Highways, regulating the Beadles, Watch, and Patrol; for paving, repairing, cleansing, lighting, and removing and preventing Nuisances and Annoyances within several of the Streets and other Public Passages and Places within the said Parish, and for other Purposes relating to the said Parish."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Cockburnspath Bridge Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for applying the Sum of One thousand Pounds out of the unexhausted Balance or Surplus arising from the forfeited Estates in North Britain, towards completing and finishing the Bridge over the Pees or Pass of Cockburnspath, in the County of Berwick."

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 Thirteen preceding Bills.

And Messages were, severally, sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Graves and Mr. Eames:

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

Hemmington Enclosure Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open or Common Fields, Meadows, Pastures, and Waste Grounds, within the Manor or Lordship of Hemmington, in the Parish of Lockington, and County of Leicester."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Arnold Enclosure Bill:

Hodie 3^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Fields, Meadows, Forest, Commons, and Waste Lands, within the Parish of Arnold, in the County of Nottingham."

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

It was resolved in the Affirmative.

Messages to H. C. with Amendments to the Two preceding Bills.

And Messages were, severally, sent to the House of Commons, by the former Messengers:

To return the said Bills, and acquaint them, That the Lords have agreed to the same, with some Amendments, to which their Lordships desire their Concurrence.

Haddlesey Drainage Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing, enclosing, and draining the Open Fields, Ings, Pastures, Commons, and Waste Grounds, within the Townships of West Haddlesey, Chapel Haddlesey, and East Haddlesey, and Temple Hirst, in the Parish of Birkin, in the West 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 Friday next, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings, near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.

Lottery Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for granting to His Majesty a certain Sum of Money to be raised by a Lottery."

Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.

Ordered, That the House be put into a Committee upon the said Bill To-morrow.

Annuity Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for raising a certain Sum of Money by Way of Annuities."

Ordered, That the said Bill be committed to a Committee of the whole House.

Ordered, That the House be put into a Committee upon the said Bill To-morrow.

Lecornu for a Naturalization Bill:

Upon reading the Petition of Peter Lecornu; praying Leave to bring in a Bill for his Naturalization:

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

Bill presented.

Accordingly, The Lord Cathcart presented to the House a Bill, intituled, "An Act for naturalizing Peter Lecornu."

The said Bill was read the First Time.

Public Income and Expenditure, further Accounts respecting, delivered.

The House being informed, "That Mr. Church, from the Post Office, attended:"

He was called in, and delivered at the Bar, pursuant to the Order of Monday last,

"An Account of the Net Produce of the Post Office for Three Years, from the 5th of April 1786 to the 5th of April 1789, distinguishing each Year."

Also, "An Account of the Gross and Net Produce of the Post Office for the Year 1786, ended 5th April 1787."

And also, "An Account of the Net Produce of the Post Office for Three Years from the 5th of January 1786 to the 5th of January 1789, distinguishing each Year."

And then he withdrew.

And the Titles thereof being read by the Clerk:

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

The House being informed, "That Mr. Toplady, from the Salt Office, attended:"

He was called in, and delivered at the Bar,

"An Account of the Gross and Net Produce of the Duties on Salt, distinguishing the Sums paid out of the Gross Produce, from 5th April 1786, to 5th April 1787."

Also, "An Account of the Net Produce of the Duties on Salt from 5th January 1786, to 5th January 1789, distinguishing each Year."

And also, "An Account of the Net Produce of the Duties on Salt from 5th April 1786, to 5th April 1789, distinguishing each Year."

And then he withdrew.

And the Titles thereof being read by the Clerk:

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

Bury Roads Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for amending, widening, turning, varying, altering, and keeping in Repair the Road from a certain Dwelling House in Bury, now or late in the Occupation of William Walker Gentleman, to Haslingden; and from thence to the East End of Salford Bridge, in Blackburn; and also the Road from Haslingden aforesaid, to the East End of Cockshut Bridge, in the Town of Whalley; and also the Road from Haslingden aforesaid, through New Church and Bacup, to Todmorden; and for making a Road from the said Road between Bury and Haslingden, in the Township of Walmersley, to the River Irwell, and for building a Bridge over the said River, all in the County Palatine of Lancaster;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

India, Correspondence relative to Payments of Balances for Subsistence of Troops, &c. in, delivered.

The House being informed, "That Mr. Morton, from the East India Company, attended:"

He was called in, and delivered at the Bar,

"Minutes of the Court of Directors of the East India Company, and their Correspondence with the Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, with respect to the Payments made by the said Directors into the Exchequer, on Account of Balances due for the Subsistence of Troops in India, or for victualling the Navy."

And then he withdrew.

And the Title thereof being read by the Clerk:

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

Navy Debt, Account of, delivered.

The House being informed, "That Mr. Stow, from the Navy Office, attended:"

He was called in, and delivered at the Bar,

"An Account shewing the increased Debt of the Navy on the 31st December 1788, with the Reasons for the said Increase."

And then he withdrew.

And the Title thereof being read by the Clerk:

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

Accounts relative to the Revenue to be printed.

Ordered, That such Papers relative to the Revenue as are already laid upon the Table pursuant to the Order of Monday last, be printed.

Consolidation Act, Order for Estimate of Additions to Revenue in consequence of Schedules to, discharged.

Ordered, That the Order of Monday last for an Estimate of the Additions made to the Revenue in Consequence of the Schedules A. and B. annexed to the Consolidation Act, to be laid before the House, be discharged.

Scotch Ministers Relief Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for granting Relief to Pastors or Ministers, and Lay Persons of the Episcopal Communion in Scotland;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

Ordered, That the said Bill be printed.

Chelworth Enclosure Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing, allotting, and enclosing a certain Common called Chelworth Common, and Eighty-four Acres of Land in Greens and Lanes within the Manors and Tything of Great and Little Chelworth or one of them, in the Parish of Cricklade Saint Sampson, in the County of Wilts;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

York and Craike Road Bill.

The Earl Fitzwilliam reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for continuing the Term and altering and enlarging the Powers of so much of an Act passed in the Eighth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, as relates to amending and widening the Road from the City of York, to the Top of Oswaldkirk Bank; and for discharging the Trustees from the Care of the Road from the said Road in Sutton Field, through Craike, towards Oulston, to the Extent of the Lordship of Craike, 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; and that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and directed him to report the same to the House, without any Amendment."

Chelworth Enclosure Bill, Petitions against.

Upon reading the Petition of the several Owners, Proprietors, and Occupiers of Houses, Lands, and Estates within the Borough or Town of Cricklade, in the Parishes of Cricklade Saint Sampson and Cricklade Saint Mary, in the County of Wilts, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

Also, Upon reading the Petition of several Owners and Proprietors of Lands and Estates within the Inner Boundaries of the late Forest of Braydon, in the Manors and Tything of Great and Little Chelworth, in the Parish of Cricklade Saint Sampson, in the County of Wilts, whose Names are thereunto subscribed:

And also, Upon reading the Petition of several Owners and Proprietors of Lands and Estates within that Part of the Manors and Tything of Great and Little Chelworth, in the Parish of Cricklade Saint Sampson, in the County of Wilts, (not within the Inner Boundaries of the late Forest of Braydon,) whose Names are thereunto subscribed, severally taking Notice of a Bill depending in this House, intituled, "An Act for dividing, allotting, and enclosing a certain Common called Chelworth Common, and Eighty-four Acres of Land in Greens and Lanes, within the Manors and Tything of Great and Little Chelworth, or one of them, in the Parish of Cricklade Saint Sampson, in the County of Wilts;" and severally praying their Lordships, "That they may be heard by their Counsel against the said Bill, and that the same may not pass into a Law:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petitions do lie on the Table.

Hastings' Trial, Committee on Manner of putting Questions to the Judges:

The Order of the Day being read for the House to be put into a Committee, to take into Consideration what is the proper Manner of putting Questions by the Lords to the Judges, and of their answering the same in judicial Proceedings:

The House was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee thereupon.

After some Time, the House was resumed:

Report from Committee that the House has proceeded regularly in propounding their Questions:

And the Earl of Galloway reported from the Committee, that they had come to the following Resolution; (videlicet)

"Resolved, That the House has in the Trial of Warren Hastings Esquire, proceeded in a regular Course in the Manner of propounding their Questions to the Judges in the Chamber of Parliament, and in receiving their Answers to them in the same Place."

Resolution agreed to:

And the said Resolution being read by the Clerk, was agreed to by the House.

"DISSENTIENT.

Protest against agreeing thereto.

1st. "Because by consulting the Judges out of Court in the Absence of the Parties, and with shut Doors, we have deviated from the most approved and almost uninterrupted Practice of above a Century and a Half, and established a Precedent, not only destructive of the Justice due to the Parties at our Bar, but materially injurious to the Rights of the Community at large, who in Cases of Impeachments, are more peculiarly interested, that all Proceedings of this High Court of Parliament should be open and exposed, like all other Courts of Justice, to public Observation and Comment, in order that no Covert and private Practices should defeat the great Ends of Public Justice."

2dly. "Because from private Opinions of the Judges upon private Statements, which the Parties have neither heard nor seen, Grounds of a Decision will be obtained, which must inevitably affect the Cause at Issue at our Bar; this Mode of Proceeding seems to be a Violation of the first Principles of Justice, inasmuch as we thereby force and consine the Opinions of the Judges to our Private Statement, and through the Medium of our subsequent Decision, we transfer the Effect of those Opinions to the Parties, who have been deprived of the Right and Advantage of being heard by such Private, though unintended Transmutation of the Point at lssue."

3dly. "Because the Prisoners who may hereafter have the Misfortune to stand at our Bar, will be deprived of that Consolation which the Lord High Steward Nottingham conveyed to the Prisoner Lord Cornwallis; (videlicet) That the Lords have that tender Regard of a Prisoner at the Bar, that they will not suffer a Case to be put up in his Absence lest it should prejudice him by being wrong stated."

4thly. "Because unusual Mystery and Secrecy in our judicial Proceedings must tend, either to discredit the Acquittal of the Prisoner, or render the Justice of his Condemnation doubtful.

Porchester.

Suffolk and Berkshire.

Loughborough."

Adjourn.

Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Martis, tricesimum diem instantis Junii, horâ decimâ Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.

DIE Martis, 30^o Junii 1789.

Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes fuerunt:

PRAYERS.

Hereford Roads Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers of Three Acts passed in the Third and Twenty-second Years of His late Majesty King George the Second, and in the Ninth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the several Roads leading into the City of Hereford; and for amending the Roads to Llancloudy Hill and Langua Bridge; and also for making and keeping in Repair the Roads from the said City of Hereford to Hoarwithy Passage, through the several Townships or Places 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 Tomorrow, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, in the Prince's Lodgings, near the House of Peers; and to adjourn as they please.

Marston Enclosure Bill.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common and Open Fields, Meadows, Pastures, and Common or Moor, within the Liberties of Marston upon Dove, Hatton, Hoon, and Hoon Hay, in the Parish of Marston upon Dove, in the County of Derby."

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.

Lottery Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for granting to His Majesty a certain Sum of Money, to be raised by a Lottery."

After some Time, the House was resumed:

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

Annuity Bill.

The House (according to Order) was adjourned during Pleasure, and put into a Committee upon the Bill, intituled, "An Act for raising a certain Sum of Money by Way of Annuities."

After some Time, the House was resumed:

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

Bath Streets Bill.

The Earl of Macclesfield reported from the Lords Committees, to whom the Bill, intituled, "An Act for protecting and securing the Hot Baths and Springs within the City of Bath from Injury by Encroachments and Annoyances; for enlarging or re-building the present Pump Rooms there; for widening certain Streets, Lanes, and Public Passages, and for making certain new Streets and Passages to render the Approaches to the said Hot Baths, Springs, and Pump Rooms more safe and commodious," 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."

Cromford Canal Bill, Petition against.

Upon reading the Petition of David Woodhouse, Thomas Woodhouse, and others, Land Owners in the County of Derby, whose Names are thereunto subscribed, taking Notice of a Bill depending in this House, intituled, "An Act for making and maintaining a Navigable Canal from or from near to Cromford Bridge in the County of Derby, to join and communicate with the Erewash Canal at or near Langley Bridge; and also a Collateral Cut from the said intended Canal at or near Codnor Park Mill, to or near Pinxton Mill, in the said County;" and praying their Lordships, "That they may be heard in the Committee to which the said Bill is referred, by themselves, their Agents and Counsel, against such Part of the said Bill as affects the Petitioners:"

It is Ordered, That the said Petition be referred to the Lords Committees to whom the said Bill stands committed, with Liberty for the Petitioners to be heard by themselves, Agents, and Counsel against the said Bill, before the said Committee; as also Counsel be heard for the Bill at the same Time, if they think fit.

Public Income, further Accounts respecting, delivered.

The House being informed, "That Mr. Bacon, from the First Fruits Office, attended:"

He was called in, and delivered at the Bar, pursuant to the Order of the 22d of this Instant June,

"An Account of the Gross and Net Produce of the Revenues of First Fruits and Tenths for the Year 1786."

Also, "An Account of the Net Produce of the Revenues of First Fruits and Tenths, from the 5th January 1786 to 5th January 1789."

And also, "An Account of the Net Produce of the Revenues of First Fruits and Tenths, from the 5th April 1786 to 5th April 1789."

And then he withdrew.

And the Titles thereof being read by the Clerk:

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

Ordered, That the said Accounts be printed.

Lecornu takes the Oaths, in order to his Naturalization.

Peter Lecornu took the Oaths appointed, in order to his Naturalization.

Hodie 2^a vice lecta est Billa, intituled, "An Act for naturalizing Peter Lecornu."

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

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

Delme against Amick and Huguenin:

Upon reading the Petition of John Amick and Moses Huguenin, Defendants in a Writ of Error depending in this House, wherein Peter Delme is Plaintiff; setting forth, "That the Plaintiff has not assigned Errors within the Time limited by their Lordships Standing Order;" and therefore praying, "That the said Writ of Error may be Non-pros'd, with such Costs as to their Lordships shall seem meet:"

Writ of Error non-pros'd with Costs.

It is Ordered, That the Petitioners do forthwith enter a Non-pros on the said Writ of Error as desired; and that the Record be remitted to the Court of King's Bench, to the End Execution may be had upon the Judgement given by that Court as if no such Writ of Error had been brought into this House; and further, that the Plaintiff in Error do pay or cause to be paid to the Defendants in Error, the Sum of Forty Pounds for their Costs, by Reason of the Delay of the Execution of the said Judgement.

Elections Bill.

Ordered, That the Bill, intituled, "An Act to explain and amend the several Acts passed in the Seventh and Eighth Years of the Reign of King William the Third, the Eighteenth Year of King George the Second, and the Twentieth Year of King George the Third, touching the Elections for Knights of the Shire to serve in Parliament for that Part of Great Britain called England," be read a Second Time on Friday next.

Ecclesiastical Tythes Bill.

Ordered, That the Bill, intituled, "An Act for the better preventing vexatious Proceedings with respect to Tythes, Dues, or other Ecclesiastical or Spiritual Profit," be read a Second Time on Friday next, and that the Lords be summoned.

His Majesty's Advocate against Milne in Error.

Ordered, That the Hearing of the Errors argued, assigned upon the Writ of Error wherein His Majesty's Advocate General for Scotland is Plaintiff, and John Milne is Defendant, which stands appointed for this Day, be put off to Tuesday next.

Motion to request a Copy of the Chief Baron's Argument on the Question put to the Judges on 17th Instant, negatived.

Moved, "That the Chief Baron may be requested to favour this House with a Copy of his Argument upon the Question proposed to the Judges on the 17th Day of this Instant June."

Which being objected to;

The Question was put thereupon?

It was resolved in the Negative.

Questions proposed to put to the Judges negatived.

Moved, "That the following Question be put to the Judges; (videlicet)

"Whether the Judges, in a Criminal Prosecution for a Misdemeanor in the Courts below, would admit (as Evidence competent to be heard) Parol Proof of an Accusation made against the Prisoner in his hearing, and addressed to him, of the Offence charged in the Indictment or Information?"

Which being objected to;

The Question was put thereupon?

It was resolved in the Negative.

Then it was moved, "That the following Question be put to the Judges; (videlicet)

"Whether the Judges, in a Criminal Prosecution for a Misdemeanor in the Courts below, would admit as Evidence competent to be heard, a Paper containing an Accusation made against the Prisoner, and read to him, of an Offence charged in the Indictment or Information?"

Which being objected to;

The Question was put thereupon?

It was resolved in the Negative.

Arnold Enclosure Bill.

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

To return the Bill, intituled, "An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open Fields, Meadows, Forest, Commons, and Waste Lands within the Parish of Arnold, in the County of Nottingham;" and to acquaint this House, That they have agreed to their Lordships Amendments made thereto.

Northern Lighthouses Bill.

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

With a Bill, intituled, "An Act to give further Powers to the Commissioners for erecting certain Lighthouses in the Northern Parts of Great Britain;" to which they desire the Concurrence of this House.

The said Bill was read the First Time.

Hastings' Trial:

The Order of the Day being read for the proceeding further in the Trial of Warren Hastings Esquire, upon the Articles of Impeachment brought up against him by the Commons, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors:

The House was adjourned into Westminster Hall, whither the Lords and others went in the same Order as on Wednesday last.

And the Lords being there seated; and the House resumed:

Leave was asked for the Judges to be covered, which was granted.

Then Proclamation was made for Silence; also, Proclamation for the Defendant's Appearance.

Who, coming to the Bar, kneeled till he was bid by the Lord Chancellor to rise.

Then the other Proclamation, for all Persons concerned to come forth, was made.

Then the Lord Chancellor acquainted the Managers for the Commons, "They might proceed to make good their Charge."

The Managers for the Commons proposed to read a Letter from Mr. Goring to the Board of Council at Calcutta, dated 29th June 1775, from Page 391 of the printed Appendix to the Minutes, upon the Ground that the House having received the Paper, and having entered it as read, they had a Right to read any Part of it.

The Counsel for the Defendant objected.

The Managers for the Commons being heard in Answer to the Objection, and the Counsel in Reply:

The House adjourned to the Chamber of Parliament; and being returned:

The House was resumed.

Moved to resolve, "That the Managers be informed that the House upon Examination finds, that the Statement of the Fact as made by the Managers is inaccurate, inasmuch as the Papers printed in the Appendix, over and above what were actually read, have never been read or entered by the House as read; and that the Resolution of this House of the 22d April 1788 be communicated to the Managers for the Commons; (videlicet)

"Ordered, That the written Evidence which shall hereafter be produced upon the Trial of Warren Hastings Esquire, and actually read, shall (together with the Parole Evidence) be printed in the Order in which the same shall have been so read, and whenever a Part only of any Consultation, Paper, or Document, shall be actually read, that the Whole of such Consultation, Paper, or Document, as far as the same shall relate to the Matter of the Evidence so actually read, shall be printed in an Appendix to the Evidence upon such respective Charge."

The same was agreed to, and resolved accordingly.

Then it was agreed by the Lords to go down again into Westminster Hall.

But their Lordships understanding that the Commons were returned from the Court below to their own House;

A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by Mr. Graves and Mr. Eames, to acquaint them, That the Lords will proceed further in the Trial of Warren Hastings Esquire, presently in Westminster Hall.

Then the House adjourned again into Westminster Hall, whither the Lords and others went in the same Order as before.

And the Lords being there seated; and the House resumed:

Leave was asked for the Judges to be covered, which was granted.

Then Proclamation was made for Silence; also, Proclamation for the Defendant's Appearance:

Who, coming to the Bar, kneeled till he was bid by the Lord Chancellor to rise.

Then the other Proclamation, for all Persons concerned to come forth, was made.

Then the Lord Chancellor said, "Gentlemen, Managers for the Commons, and you, Gentlemen, who are of Counsel for the Defendant;

"The Lords have resolved, That the House upon Examination finds, that the Statement of the Fact as made by the Managers is inaccurate, inasmuch as the Papers printed in the Appendix over and above what were actually read, have never been read or entered by the House as read; and they have further directed me to communicate to you the Resolution of the House of the 22d of April 1788; (videlicet)

"Ordered, That the written Evidence which shall hereafter be produced upon the Trial of Warren Hastings Esquire, and actually read, shall (together with the Parole Evidence) be printed in the Order in which the same shall have been so read, and whenever a Part only of any Consultation, Paper or Document, shall be actually read, that the Whole of such Consultation, Paper, or Document, as far as the same shall relate to the Matter of the Evidence so actually read, shall be printed in an Appendix to the Evidence upon such respective Charge."

Then the Lord Chancellor acquainted the Managers for the Commons, "They might proceed to make good their Charge."

Then the Managers for the Commons proposed to read the before-mentioned Extract upon the single Ground of its being printed in the Appendix.

The House adjourned to the Chamber of Parliament; and being returned:

The House was resumed.

Moved to resolve, "That no Paper ought to be read, merely because it is printed in the Appendix, and therefore that the Letter of Mr. Goring of the 29th of June 1775, last offered in Evidence by the Managers for the Commons, ought not upon that Account to be read."

The same was agreed to, and resolved accordingly.

Ordered, That the Managers for the Commons be informed, "That the Lords have resolved, that no Paper ought to be read, merely because it is printed in the Appendix, and therefore that the Letter of Mr. Goring, of the 29th of June 1775 last, offered in Evidence by the Managers for the Commons, ought not upon that Account to be read."

Then it was agreed by the Lords to go down again into Westminster Hall.

But their Lordships understanding that the Commons were returned from the Court below to their own House:

A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by the former Messengers, to acquaint them, That the Lords will proceed further in the Trial of Warren Hastings Esquire presently in Westminster Hall.

Then the House adjourned again into Westminster Hall, whither the Lords and others went in the same Order as before.

And the Lords being there seated; and the House resumed:

Leave was asked for the Judges to be covered, which was granted.

Then Proclamation was made for Silence; also, Proclamation for the Defendant's Appearance:

Who, coming to the Bar, kneeled till he was bid by the Lord Chancellor to rise.

Then the other Proclamation, for all Persons concerned to come forth, was made.

Then the Lord Chancellor said, "Gentlemen, Managers for the Commons, and you, Gentlemen, who are of Counsel for the Defendant;

"The Lords have resolved, That no Paper ought to be read, merely because it is printed in the Appendix, and therefore that the Letter of Mr. Goring of the 29th of June 1775 last, offered in Evidence by the Managers for the Commons, ought not upon that Account to be read."

Then the Lord Chancellor acquainted the Managers for the Commons, "They might proceed to make good their Charge."

Then an Extract from a Consultation of the 31st July 1775, was read.

Then the Managers for the Commons proposed to read the before-mentioned Letter of Mr. Goring of the 29th June 1775 upon the following Grounds: "That it was a Part of a Consultation of which Consultation a Part had already been read, and that it applied to the same Subject with that Part of the Consultation which had already been read."

2d. "Upon the Demeanour of Mr. Hastings in requesting the Court of Directors to read the Whole of the Proceedings which had any Relation to the Subject, or to any other which had been Matters of Controversy between him and the Board."

The Counsel for the Defendant objected.

The Managers for the Commons being asked, "If the above were the Whole of the Grounds upon which they put the Admissibility of the Papers," they answered, "Yes."

Then the House adjourned to the Chamber of Parliament; and being returned:

The House was resumed.

Moved to resolve, "That the Letter of Mr. Goring of the 29th of June 1775 ought not to be read."

The same was agreed to, and resolved accordingly.

Ordered, That the Managers for the Commons be informed, "That the Lords have resolved, that the Letter of Mr. Goring of the 29th of June 1775, ought not to be read."

Ordered, That this House do proceed further in the Trial of Warren Hastings Esquire, on Thursday Morning next, at Ten o'Clock, in Westminster Hall.

Message to H. C. that this House will proceed in the Trial.

A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by the former Messengers, to acquaint them therewith.

Adjourn.

Dominus Cancellarius declaravit præsens Parliamentum continuandum esse usque ad et in diem Mercurii, primum diem Julii, jam prox. sequen. horâ undecimâ Auroræ, Dominis sic decernentibus.