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Reading of the Callico Bill and Levant Trade Provisions
The Callico Bill was read a second time and referred to a committee as the Commons ordered several measures on the Levant Trade. The next day the House adjourned to health, the engrossed bill to prevent corruption of morals passed the third reading and was sent to the Lords. A motion for a bill to prevent duelling was ordered brought in. Mr. Taylor was discharged from custody on petition after his fees. The Adventurers’ petition on supplying London and Westminster with fresh water was considered and a bill to incorporate undertakers was ordered to be brought in. New writs for Berks and Gloucester were ordered, and a petition from Charles Earl of Arran sought leave to bring in a bill enabling him to purchase his brother the Duke of Ormond’s estate via the forfeited estates system to settle debts.