Historical Register in London, Middlesex

Divisiony Rejected Clause on Forfeiting Estates

A historical record notes a division on a Clause to vest forfeited estates in the owners and to impose a tax on them. The motion to read the Clause again was rejected without a division, and amendments were made to the bill, which proceeded to engrossment. Nathaniel Wilkinson, detained under a proclamation, is to be presented to the King for custody. an act to prevent clandestine importation was introduced. Wilkinson refuses to be examined and is committed to Newgate during the house's pleasure.