The Parliamentary History of England from the Earliest Period to the Year 1803

June 22. Bills passed for restoring the Bishops to their Seats in Parliament-For the
Security of the King's Person and Government-For limiting the Number
of Petitioners
Proceedings against the Regicides

30. The Speaker's Speech to the King at the Adjournment-The King's Speech
Nov. 20. The King's Speech at the Meeting of Parliament
Information given to the House of a Presbyterian Plot

25. The Proceedings against the Regicides renewed
The Lord Chancellor Clarendon's Declaration concerning a Plot
The Corporation Act passed-The Speaker's Speech to the King on presenting.
the Money Bill, and the Corporation Act-The King's Speech
Message from the King respecting the Money Bill

Dec. 19.

Feb. 13.

Mar. 1.

The King's Speech to the Commons, concerning his Necessities

A Supply granted-The Hearth Money Bill

The Press put into the Hands of a Licenser

The Quakers' Bill passed-Petition of the distressed Royalists

Proceedings in both Houses relative to the Act of Uniformity

May 19. The Speaker's Speech to the King at the End of the Session-The King's

258

Address of the Commons respecting the Indulgence to Dissenters-The King's

Answer

Petition of both Houses against Jesuits and Priests-The King's Answer-His

second Answer

263

265

June 12.

The King's Speech to the Commons, concerning his Revenue-Four Sub-

Sir Richard Temple accused of sending a Message to the King by the Earl of

Bristol, undertaking for the Compliance of the House, in case a Supply

should be demanded

The Earl of Bristol's Speech before the Commons thereon

ARTICLES OF HIGH TREASON, exhibited by the Earl of Bristol against the Lord

Chancellor Clarendon-Opinion of the Judges upon the said Articles-The

King's Message thereon-Resolutions of the Lords concerning the said

Articles

27. A Bill for the better Observation of the Sabbath, lost off the Table of the House

of Lords

1663-4.

The Speaker's Speech to the King at the Prorogation-The King's Speech

THIRD SESSION OF THE SECOND PARLIAMENT.

The King's Speech upon repealing the Triennial Act

Resolutions of both Houses against the Dutch-The King's Answer

Mr. Prynne censured for altering the Draught of a Bill

17. The Speaker's Speech to the King at the Prorogation-The King's Speech

May 13.

269

270

FOURTH SESSION OF THE SECOND PARLIAMENT.

The King's Narrative concerning the Dutch Affairs

Nov. 24. The King's Speech on opening the Session

25. Thanks voted to the King for making Preparations against the Dutch

Lord Clarendon's Account of a Meeting of some Lords and principal Common-

ers, to concert Measures to dispose Parliament to grant a Supply for

a Dutch War

Sir Robert Paston moves for a Supply of 2,500,000l.; which is agreed to

Feb. 9. The Speaker's Speech to the King, on presenting the Money Bill-The

S07

Mar. 2. The Speaker's Speech to the King at the Prorogation-The King's Speech

Feb. 22. The King's Declaration of War against the States of Holland

Account of the Act for taxing the Clergy in Parliament

Proceedings in the House of Lords, relative to a Bill for granting Indulgences

for Liberty of Conscience

FIFTH SESSION OF THE SECOND PARLIAMENT: HELD AT OXFORD.

1665.

Oct. 9.

The King's Speech on opening the Session -

317

The Lord Chancellor Clarendon's Speech, detailing the State of Public Affairs 317

A Supply of 1,250,000l. voted-The Five Mile Act passed-An Attempt to

impose the Non-Resisting Oaths on the Nation, frustrated—Thanks voted

to the University -

327

31. The Speaker's Speech to the King at the Prorogation-The King's Speech - 329

SIXTH SESSION OF THE SECOND PARLIAMENT.

1666.

Sept. 21.

The King's Speech on opening the Session

332

A Committee appointed to receive Informations of the Insolence of Popish

Priests and Jesuits

334

Discontents in the House of Commons

334

A Bill brought in for inspecting the Public Accounts

A Bill brought in against the Importation of Irish Cattle

The Bill for inspecting the Public Accounts passed by the Commons

Oct. 16. Great Animosities in the House of Lords upon the Irish Cattle Bill

The Lord Ossory challenges the Duke of Buckingham-The Duke of Buck-

ingham informs the House of the Affair -

Dec. 19. Quarrel between the Duke of Buckingham and the Marquis of Dorchester at

a Conference

Arguments urged against the Irish Cattle Bill, in the House of Lords-The

Commons adhere to their Bill-The Bill at length consented to by

the Lords

ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT against the Lord Viscount Mordaunt-Lord Mor-

daunt's Answer -

347

The Speaker's Speech to the King, on presenting the Poll Bill-The King's

Speech

Disagreement between the two Houses concerning a Poll Bill, and the Bill for

taking the Public Accounts

The Speaker's Speech to the King at the Prorogation-The King's Speech

Principal Occurrences during the Recess-Fall of the Lord Chancellor

Clarendon

SEVENTH SESSION OF THE SECOND PARLIAMENT.

1667.

Oct. 10.
26. PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF THE EARL OF CLARENDON
-Debate in the Commons-Articles of Impeachment-Further Debate in
the Commons-Conference concerning the Committal of the Earl on a
general Charge-The Lords refuse to commit the Earl-Debate in the
Commons thereon-The Earl withdraws, and leaves a remarkable Apology
-The Apology-A Bill passed for the the Banishment of the Earl

The King's Speech on opening of Session-The Lord Keeper Bridgman's
Speech-Address of both Hoases to the King

The Duke of Albemarle's Narrative of the Miscarriages of the War

Some Miscarriages in the late War voted

18.

Debate on a Bill for the frequent holding of Parliaments--The Bill withdrawn 410

The King's Message to the Commons for hastening the Supply

The Commons petition the King for a Proclamation against Conventicles

Mar. 11. Debate on the latter part of the King's Speech, concerning the Union of his

Protestant Subjects

Apr. 28. Debate on the Bill for suppressing Seditious Conventicles

421-

Great Misunderstanding between the two Houses, in Skinner's Case-Votes of
the Commons upon it-The Duke of Buckingham's Speech at a Conference
relative thereto

May 8. The King's Speech at the Adjournment

New Regulation of the Civil List

422

426

427

EIGHTH SESSION OF THE SECOND PARLIAMENT.

1669.

Oct. 19. The King's Speech on opening the Session-The Lord Keeper Bridgman's

Speech

Sir George Carteret expelled

431

Sir Samuel Barnardiston's Narrative to the House of Commons-Resolutions

thereupon --

Nov. 25. PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF THE EARL OF ORRERY

-Debate in the Commons-The Articles of Impeachment and the Earl's

Defence-The Accusation left to be prosecuted at Law--Debate in the

Commons thereon

The King's Speech on opening the Session-The Lord Keeper Bridgman's

Speech

The King's Proposal to both Houses, in the Case of Skinner

Debate on the Bill for suppressing Conventicles

The King attends the debates on Lord Roos' Divorce Bill

Apr. 11. The Speaker's Speech to the King at the Adjournment-The King's Speech

Principal Occurrences during the Recess-Character of the CABAI.-Secret

Alliance with France

Oct. 24. The King's Speech at the meeting of Parliament -

PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO THE ASSAULT UPON SIR JOHN COVENTRY

The Coventry, or Maiming Act brought in-Debate thereon

Debate on a Clause in the Subsidy Bill, for doubly assessing Members, de-

faulters in Attendance-The Clause rejected

Lord Lucas's remarkable Speech on the Subsidy Bill

Petition of both Houses against the Growth of Popery-The King's Answer

-The King's Proclamation against Papists

The Lord Keeper Bridgman's Narrative of the State of Public Affairs
Several Money Bills brought in

1671.

Apr. 17.

THE GREAT CONTROVERSY between the two Houses, concerning the Lords

making Amendments to Money Bills

22. The Speaker's Speech to the King, at the Prorogation-The King's Speech
Principal Occurrences during the long Recess-The Exchequer shut-Attack
of the Smyrna Fleet-Dutch War

6. Debate on the Lord Chancellor's issuing Writs and making Elections and Re-

turns, without Order or Warrant from the House

501

The King's Speech on opening the Session-The Lord Chancellor Shaftsbury's

Speech-The King's Second Speech

8. Debates in the Commons on the King's Declaration of Indulgence
14. The Commons' Address to the King, against the Declaration of Indulgence
Debate on the above Address-And on desiring the Concurrence of the Lords
thereto

15. Sir Job Charlton quits the Chair-And Mr. Seymour chosen in his place

Debate on the Bill for granting Ease to Protestant Dissenters

22. Debate on a Motion to desire an Answer from the King to the Address -

24. The King's Answer to the Address-Debate thereon-Second Address

27. Further Debate on the Bill of Ease to Protestant Dissenters -

Mar. 1.

The King's Speech, complaining of Addresses received from the Commons-

Debate thereon-Another Address to the King-The King's Answer

7. Address of both Houses against the Growth of Popery -

8. The King's Speech to both Houses-His Answer to the Address

The King cancels the Declaration of Indulgence

12. Debate on the Bill to prevent the Growth of Popery; commonly called the

Test Act

15.

The Earl of Bristol's Speech in favour of the Test Act

564

Debate on engrossing the Bill for the Supply

566

17. Further Debate on the Bill of Ease to Protestant Dissenters

21. Debate on the Bill of Supply

The Commons' Address on Grievances in England--The King's Answer

29. Debate on printing the Addresses on Grievances

29. p.m. The Parliament adjourned-And prorogued

ELEVENTH SESSION OF THE SECOND PARLIAMENT.

Oct. 27. The King's Speech on opening the Session-The Lord Chancellor Shaftsbury's

Speech

Debate concerning the Speaker

Debate on Sir Paul Neal's sitting in the House, though not a Member

The King's Answer to the Address against the Duke's Match

Debate on the Test in the Popery Act

591

592

Nov. 3.

31. Debate on refusing a Supply-A Supply refused

The Commons' Second Address against the Duke's Match

A Standing Army voted a Grievance

The Parliament suddenly prorogued-The King's Speech on so doing

608

TWELFTH SESSION OF THE SECOND PARLIAMENT.

The King's Speech on opening the Session-The Lord Keeper Finch's Speech

Address of both Houses for a Fast

PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM-The Duke's Speech to

the House of Commons-Debate thereon-The Duke's Second Speech-

Questions put to the Duke-With his Answers-Debate on the Duke's

Answers-Resolution against the Duke

15. PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE EARL OF ARLINGTON-Articles of Impeachment

-Debate thereon-The Earl's Letter to the House of Commons-The

Earl's Speech to the House of Commons-Questions put to the Earl: With

his Answers-Resolutions against the Earl

22. Debate on regulating of Elections

23. Debate on a Bill for restraining Buildings near London

659

24. The King's Speech concerning certain Proposals for Peace

660

27. Debate on the Habeas Corpus Act

660

Debate on an Address for the Removal of the Dukes of Lauderdale and Buck-

ingham

Principal Occurrences during the Recess-Scheme of the Cabal-Campaign

of 1674

606

THIRTEENTH SESSION OF THE SECOND PARLIAMENT,

1675.

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The King's Speech on opening the Session-The Lord Keeper Finch's Speech

Debate on the Bill for restraint of Building near London

Debate on Sir J. Prettyman's Case: he being a Member and detained Pri-

soner in the King's Bench

679

21. Dr. Burnet's Examination respecting the Duke of Lauderdale.

23. Address for the Removal of the Duke of Lauderdale

26. PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO THE IMPEACHMENT OF THE LORD TREASURER
DANBY-Articles of Impeachment-The Impeachment dropped
Debate on the Bill to incapacitate Parliament-men from taking Places-The
Bill rejected