Glenae John Ferguson of Craigdorroch James Johnston of Corre-head Dowgal Maxwell of Cowhill Robert Maxwell of Carnsalloch George Maitland of Eccles John Greirson of Cappinoch William Crichton of Crawfoord-toun Matthew Hairstains of Craigs John Craik of Stewartoun James MenÈies of Enoch James Carruthers Chamberlain to the Earl of Annandail The Sheriff deput of Dumfreis for the time The Provost of Dumfreis for the time The Duke of Queensberry Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Wigtoun The Earl of Galloway Robert Steuart of Reavingstoun Sir Andrew Agnew of Lochnaw William Steuart of Castle-stewart Sir Charles Hay of Park Sir Godfrey Mcculloch of Myrtoun Sir William Maxwel of Murreth Sir David Dumbar of Baldoun James Dumbar of Mochrum Patrick Mcdougal of Logan William Mcdougal of Garfeland John Steuart of Phisgil James Agnew of Lochnaw Sir John Dalrymple of Stair Iohn Blair of Dunskey Andrew Agnew of Sheuchan George Steuart of Tonderghie Iohn Vauce of Barnbarroch Iohn Ferguson of Doweltoun James Gordon of Craiglaw William Coultran Provost of Wigtoun Gilbert Neilson of Craigcastle the Earl of Galloway Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Air. The Earl of Dumfreis the Lord Boyd the Lord Cochran the Laird of Craigie the Laird of Blair Iohn Chalmers younger of Gaitgirth Major Thomas Kennedy of Baltersane William Wallace of Sewaltoun Mr. Rorie MckenÈie of Dalvenan Baillie of Carrick James Whitefoord of Dunduff John Hamilton of Inchgoterick Iohn Wallace of Cames-skan William Steuart of Showood Hugh Wallace at Galrigs Hugh Kennedy of Donan Fobert Fullartoun of Craighal the Lord Montgomery the Lord Creichtoun the Lord Bargany the Laird of CulÈean Sir David Cunninghame of Robertland Alexander Kennedie of KilheniÈe _____ Cathcart of Carletoun Hugh Wallace of Inglistoun the Laird of Penustoun Iohn Boyl of Kelburn Andrew Brown of Boghead Robert Wallace of Underwood Robert Crawfoord of Crawfoordstoun the Provost and BailÈies of Air for the time the Provost of Irwing for the time the Earl of Dumfreis Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Dumbartoun The Laird of Luss the Laird of Ardingaple the Laird of Kilmahew the Laird of Ardoch younger the Laird of Colgrean Mr. Iames Smollet of Stainflet Robert Grahame of Callingade Alexander Mcaulay of Dureling Glaud Hamilton of Cochnay William Bonteir of Midiving Walter Mcaulay of Stuck Iohn Kirkmichael Chamberlain to the Earl of Wigtoun the Magistrats of Dumbartoun for the time the Laird of Orbistoun Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Bute The Duke of Hamiltoun His Grace the Bailie in Arran for the time the Earl of Eglingtoun Ninian Bannatyne of Kames Charler Steuart of Killcatton John Boyl of Kellburn Mr. Iohn Steuart of Ascog Mr. Robert Steuart Advocat Archibald Steuart of Kinwhinlick Ninian Steuart of Largiezian Robert Steuart of Macknack Iohn Steuart of Linchael Culbert Steuart of Ardinho Archibald Glass Sheriff-deput of Bute Robert Ballantine of Lawbas the Magistrats of Rothesay for the time Sir James Steuart Sheriff of Bute Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Renfrew The Earl of Glencairn the Earl of Dundonald the Lord Montgomery the Lord Cochran the Lord Ross the Lord Blantyre the Lairds of Houstoun elder and younger the Laird of Blackhall the Laird of Orbistoun the Laird of Johnstoun the Laird of Bishoptoun younger the Lairds of Greenock elder and younger the Laird of Hellie the Laird of Barrochan Thomas Crawfoord of Carsburn elder Thomas Crawfoord of Carsburn younger the Laird of New-wark the Laird of Over-pollock the Laird of Scotstoun the Laird of Jordon-hill younger Iames Oswald of Fingaltoun Colin Campbell of Blythswood the Lairds of Bargarran elder and younger Robert Hall of Fullbar William Hamilton of Fergusly Iohn Hamilton of Barr Robert Lawder of Auld-house the Laird of Cathcart younger the Laird of Glanderstoun the Laird of Dargwell younger the Provost and Baillies of Renfrew for the time the Bailies of Paisley for the time Iohn Pollock of Falside the Lord Montgomery Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Striveling The Duke of Hamiltoun the Earl of Callender the Lord Elphingstoun Mr. William Livingston of Kilsyth Iames Seton of Touch Iohn Murrays of Polmais elder and younger Michael Elphingston of Quarrel Iames Bruce of Pow-fowlis Alexander Bruce of Kinnaird Iames Livingston of Westquarter Archibald Stirling of Carden Hugh Patersons elder and younger of Bannockburn Iohn Stirling of Craigbonet Iames Forsyth of Taylcortoun Robert Bruce of Achenbowie David Moir of Leckie James Edmonstoun of Broich William Buchannan of Drumakeil George Stirling of Herbert-shire Mr. Adam Campbel of Gargannock Sir _____ Hope of Carse Alexander Napier of Culcreuch Sir Charles Areskin of Alva the Earl of Mar Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Linlithgow William Duke of Hamiltoun James Earl of Arran George Lord Livingstoun Walter Lord Torphichen General DalÈel Walter Dundas of that Ilk Thomas Drummond of Riccartoun James Cornwal of Bonhard elder Walter Cornwal of Bonhard younger James Hamilton of Bancrief Alexander Hamilton of Grange Patrick Murray of Livingston Alexander Cochran of Babachlaw William sharp of Houstoun elder Thomas Sharp of Houstoun younger James Dundass of Philipston elder James Dundass of Philipston younger Sir Alexander Livingston of Craigingal elder Alexander Livingstoun of Craigingal younger Sir John Dalrymple of Newlistoun Sir William Hope of Grantoun Mr. William Dundass of Kincavil Captain DalÈell of Binns James Monteith of Old-Cathie John Hamilton of Dachmont Mr. John Fairholm of Craigiehall Mr. Iohn Hay of Woodcockdale George Drummond of Carlourie Alexander Miln of Carriden Robert Miln of Barntoun Iohn Dundass of Manner _____ Baillie of Pollkennet the Earl of Linlithgow Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Perth James Earl of Perth Lord High Chancellor of Scotland John Marquess of Athol Lord Privy Seal Patrick Earl of Strathmore John Earl of Broad-Albion David Viscount of Stormount Andrew Lord Rollo George Lord Kinnaird Patrick Master of Kinnaird Leiutenant General Drummond of Cromlix James Grahame of Orcholl John Drummond of Deanstone John Hadden of Glenagies Sir John Drummond of Machinnie John Drummond of Pitkellonie Sir Robert Murray of Abercairny Sir Patrick Murray of Auchtertyre Gavin Drummond of Belliclon Sir George Drummond of Milnab Thomas Grahame of Balgown Thomas Hay of Balhoussie John Stewart younger of Gairntully George Drummond of Blair David Drummond younger of Invermay Thomas Moncrief of that Ilk Mr. Robert Ross of Invernethy Mr. Patrick Ker of Kilmount Mr. Alexander Carnagie younger of Kinfauns Sir Patrick Threepland of Fingask Patrick Hay of Kirkland Sir Alexander Lindsay of Evelick Thomas Blair of Balthaick Mr. John Blair of Balmyle Andrew Blair of Inchshiral Sir John Hay of Mury Mr. Francis Montgomery of Inchlesly David Kinloch of Bardoch James Ramsey of Bamff James Ogilvie of Clunie William Stuart of Balid Thomas Stuart of Stentone Patrick Stuart of Bellechen Sir James Campbel of Lawers Sir John Murray of Drumcairn Sir Colin Cambpel of Aberuchill Colin Campbel of MonÈie Thomas Stuart of Ladywell _____ MenÈies younger of Weem David Haliburtoun of Pitcur John Gray of Crichie _____ Haliburtoun of Fothrens James Blair of Ardblair John Mitchel of Byres James Grahame of
Garvoch Patrick Smith of Methven Walter Stuart of Kincarathie John Murray of Pitculan Mr. James Elphingsioun of Comrie John Buchannan of Arnpryer Alexander Stuart of Annat Mr. David Grahame Tutor of Gorthie Iohn Murray of Stravan William Paton of Pannols Iohn Williamson of Barnhill Iohn Murray of Arthurstoun Mr. Patrick Morray of Dollary Charles Stewart of Rotmell Alexander Robertson of Struan Sir William Stirling of Ardoch Adam Drummord of Meginch Iohn Stuart of Fass _____ Kinloch of Gourdie Patrick Murray of Keiler Donald Robertson of Kilachangie Iames Stuart younger of Orart Henry Murray of Lochlan The Marquess of Athol Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Kincardin The Earl of Marischal the Earl of Southesk the Earl of Midletoun the Viscount of Arbuthnet the Lord Halcartoun the Lord President of the Session Sir Charler Ramsey of Balmain Sir Alexander Falconer of Glenfarquhar Sir David Carnagie of Pittarow the Laird of Laurenstoun the Laird of Lyes the Laird of Balbegno the Laird of Haigreen the Laird of Elsick the Laird of Pitgarvie George Keith Sheriff Deput Mr Iames Falconer of Phesdo Iohn Dowglas of Tilliwhillie William Barclay of Balmaqueen William Ramsey of Woodstoun Iohn Barclay of Johnstoun the Earl of Marischal Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Aberdeen George Duke of Gordon Iohn Earl of Errol George Earl Marischal William Lord Keith Charles Earl of Mar Iames Earl of Dumfermling George Earl of Panmure Iohn Earl of Kintore William Lord Inverury George Earl of Aberdeen William Lord Forbes or the Master his Son Alexander Lord Salton or the Master of Salton Alexander Lord Pitsligo or the Master his Son the Lord Frazer Alexander Irving of Drum Sir Alexander Seton of Pitmedden Sir George Nicolson of Kemnay Sir John Forbes of Craigyvar Sir James Baird of Auchmedden Sir George Gordon of Edinglassie John Gordon of Rothemay John Gordon younger of Fechill Alexander Gordon Tutor of Pitlurg John Gordon of Knockespack Sir James Gordon of Lessmoir the Laird of Udney younger Robert Udney of Auchterellon Sir George Skeen of Fintray Patrick Dun of Taartie Mr. Alexander Cuming of Birness Mr. Alexander Forbes of Foverane Samuel Forbes younger of Foverane John Ross of Rosehill Alexander Frazer of Streichen Sir Henry Guthrie of Kinnedward William Mowat of Balquholly James Keith of Tilligonie Sir William Keith of Ludwhairn John Forbes of Lesly Sir John Forbes of Monymusk elder William Forbes of Monymusk younger Patrick Lesly of Buchquhain _____ Leith of Whitehaugh Alexander Cuming of Coulter _____ Elphingstoun of Glack younger the Laird of Dyce younger Mr. James Gray of Balgony Alexander Skein of that Ilk Sir Thomas Burnet of Lyes Sir George Gordon of Geight Sir Alexander Burnet of Craigmyle Robert Gordon elder of Clunie Robert Gordon younger thereof James Urquhart of Knockleith _____ MenÈies of Pitfodels James Innes of Drumgask Adam Gordon of Achainachie Francis Ross of Achlossin _____ Gordon of Kochlarachie Sir Robert Innes of Kinnermonie John Gordon of Braichley Mr. Thomas Gordon of Buthley Francis Dugit of Auchinhoove _____ Forbes younger of Echt David Edie of New-wark Mr. Thomas Gordon of Crimomnagate _____ Gordon of Badaiscoth William Gray of Creichie Robert Ross younger of Achlossin William Thoires younger of Muresk John Gordon of Nethermoor Thomas Forbes of Watertoun Charles Gordon of Brelack Adam Gordon of Glenbuckit _____ Gordon of Tarpersie Mr. Alexander Irving of Lernie John Gordon of Hallhead Mr. Robert Irving of Cults _____ Forbes of Tulloch _____ Bisset of Lessindrum younger James Gordon of Bodome _____ Frazer of Streichen _____ Caddel of Asswanly John Gordon of Cairnborrow Francis Gordon younger of Craig Sir Charles Maitland of Pittrichie Thomas Forbes elder of Echt George Morison of Pitfure Arthur Forbes of Brux George Garioch younger of Kinstaret James More of Stonywood Mr. James Elphingstoun of Logidurno Patrick Lesly of Kincraigie Alexander Ross of Tilliesnaught William Forbes of Camphel Mr. James Keith of Anquhorsk Andrew Watson Baillie in Peterhead William Gordon of Newtyle Alexander Donaldson of Little Drumwhindle Mr. Richard Irving of Kirktoun James Gordon of Daach Robert Burnet of Elrick James Forbes of Savock the Laird of Fetterneir John Logie of Boddom _____ Leith of Newlands _____ Lesly of Little Warthell the Laird of Craigyvar younger Robert Simpson of Thornstoun James Chalmers of Balbirthno the Laird of Balflig younger George Paton of Grandom Thomas MenÈies of Kinmundie Mr. George Richard of Aldnigh Henry Forbes of Boynday John Udney of Cultercullen Mr. Robert Innes of Blairtoun The Earl of Errol Conveener For the Shire of Innerness The Duke of Gordon the Earl of Morray the Lord Doun the Lord Lovat the Laird of Mcintosh the Laird of Mcleod the Laird of Grant the Laird of Glengerrie Sir Donald Mcdonald the Laird of Kilravock the Laird of Clava Hugh Frazer of Belladrum Alexander Frazer of Kinnaries John Grant of Corrimoney Donald Mcintosh of Kellochy William Frazer of Daltulich Donald Mcqueen of Corribroch James Frazer of Rilik Alexander Mcintosh of Farr Angus Mcintosh of Kellochie younger John Mcintosh of Dalmegotter Farquhar Mcilvray of Dunmackglass _____ Mcdonald of Benbonula _____ Mcdonald of Castletoun The Lord Lovat Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Nairn The Laird of Calder or in his absence his eldest Son the Laird of Kilravock or in his absence his eldest Son Alexander Rose of Clava Duncan Forbes of Cullodin Alexander Brodie of Leathine James Dunbar of Boath David Sutherland of Kinsterie The Laird of Calder Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Cromarty George Viscount of Tarbat John Master of Tarbat the Chamberlain of Cromarty for the time Sir George MckenÈie of Roschaugh His Majesties Advocat his Chamberlain for the time Alexander Urquhart of Newhall and John Urquhart Fiar thereof his Son George Dallas of St. Martins and Mr. James Dallas younger thereof his Son William Urquhart of Braelangwell Alexander Clunes of Dunskeith Andrew Frazer of Bannance The Viscount of Tarbet Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Argyle The Earl of Perth Lord High Chancellor Iohn Marquess of Athol the Earl of Broad Albion _____ Campbel of Lochneil the Laird of Mclean Lachlan Mclean of Brolos Lachlan Mclean of Torlusk _____ Mclean of Argour _____ Mclean of Lochbuy _____ Mcalaster of Tarbet _____ Mcdonald of Largie the Laird of Lamont the Laird of Mcnaughtain the Laird of Calder elder and younger John Mcnaughtain Sheriff Deput of Argyle Shire _____ Stuart of Apin or his Tutor Archibald Lamount of Silvercraig John Campbel of Carrick John Campbel of Duneen John Campbel of Glendarnel Archibald Mclachlan of Craiginterrie Archibald Campbel of Invera Donald Campbel of Craignish Alexander Campbel of Dunstafnish The Laird of Brolos Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Fife Colin Earl of Belcarras Iohn Lord Lindores David Lord New-wark the Lord Dunkell Sir David Balsour of Forret Sir Thomas Stuart of Balcaskie Sir Andrew Ramsay of Abbotshall Sir Charles Halket of Pitfirrin Sir William Bruce of Kinross Sir Henry Wardlaw of Pittrevie George Durie of Pitluskar Alexander Spittel of Leuchat Robert Moutray of Roscobie Sir Alexander
Bruce of Broomhall Mr. James Robertson of Newbigging Mr. James Alexander of Kinglassie John Skeen of Halyards younger Mr. Alexander Malcolm of Lochor David Beatoun of Balfour James Beason of Curden Sir John Malcolm of Innertick Robert Bailie of Balmeddieside George Moncreif of Reidie James Prestoun of Dumbrea Sir John Aitoun of that Ilk Michael Malcolm of Neth-hill James Carmichael of Bamblea the Master of Burley James Crawford of Monquhey _____ Scot of Pitlochy John Skeen of Halyards Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall John Balsour of Ferm Sir Philip Anstruther of Ilk Arthur Forbes of Rires _____ Lindsey of Wormounstoun elder Robert Smith of Giblistoun Sir Alexander Areskin of Cambo David Scot of Scots-Tarbet John Cuninghame of Barns _____ Hamilton of Kilbrakmont Andrew Bruce of Earlshaugh Sir William Sharp of Scotscraig Robert Trotter of Lawhill _____ Didinstoun of Samfoord William Anstruther Fiar of that Ilk Mr. James Balsour of Randerstoun Alexander Monipenny of Pitmills _____ Forbes younger of Rires David Balcanquell of that Ilk David Balfour of Grange Sir Michael Balsour of Denmiln _____ Stuart of Rosyth Sir David Arnot of that Ilk James Arnot of Woodmiln Mr. Archibald Hope of Rankilor The Earl of Belcarras Conveener For the Shire of Kinross John Lord Burghlie Sir David Arnot of that Ilk Robert Dowglas of Kirkness Sir John Malcolm of Innerteil John Halyday of Tilliboll Mr. Alexander Crawford of Claslochie James Banken of Colden George Berill Portioner of Kinneswood Patrick Robertson of Smiddiehill the Baillie of Kinross for the time Sir William Bruce of Kinross Sheriff Principal or his Deputs Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Forfar The Earl of Strathmore and Lord Glames the Earl of Southesk and Lord Carnagie the Earl of Airly and Lord Ogilvy the Earl of Panmure the Earl of Northesk the Earl of Midleton the Viscount of Arbuthnet the Lord Lindores Sir David Falconer President of the Session Sir George Mâ—kenÈie of Rosehaugh His Majesties Advocat Sir Patrick Lyon of Carss Mr. James Maule of Balumby Mr. Henry Maule of Kelly Mr. James Carnagie of Phinheaven David Lindsay of Edzell James Carnagy of Balnamoon David Haliburtoun of Pitcur Collonel John Grahame of Claverhouse James Scot of Logie David Fotheringhame of Powrie Sir John Wood of Bonytoun William Durhame sometime of Ardown now of Grange James Crichtoun of Ruthven Gilbert Auchinleck of that Ilk John Guthrie of that Ilk Alexander Carnagie Sheriff Deput of Forfar John Ouchterlauny of Guynd Mr. John Wishart of Balgavie one of the Commissars of Edinburgh Robert Young of Auldbar John Ogilvie of Pitmeves David Grahame of Fintrie _____ Gray of Crichie The Earl of Southesk Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Bamff The Duke of Gordon the Earl of Airly the Earl of Finlater the Lord Oliphant the Lord Bamff Sir Patrick Ogilvie of Boyn Sir James Baird of Achmeddine Sir George Gordon of Edinglaffie the Laird of Troup George Keith of Northfield Sir Henry Guthrie of Kinnedward _____ Grant of Denlugus Walter Stuart of Bog James Ogilvie of Poldavie Thomas Ogilvie in Bogtoun Alexander Hay of Ambath Mr. John and Alexander Abercrombies elder and younger of Glassach George Gordon of Thomybank Patrick Gordon of Claistirum Alexander Gordon of Glengerrack John Ogilvie of Kimpcairn _____ Ogilvie younger of Kimpcaim _____ Innes of Edinkeith _____ of Kilmach _____ Anderson younger of Westertoun John Grant of Balmdalloch the Laird of Park-Gordon Provost Stuart Baillie Fife Baillie John Gordon the Laird of Grant Patrick Grant of Elchies Alexander Duff of Kethmore John Gordon younger of Edinglassie Alexander Duff of Braco James Gordon of Camdell Patrick Stuart of Tanachie _____ Hay of Raneies John Gordon of Baldotnie Francis Gordon of Achintoul _____ Ogilvie of Cantly John Gordon of Auchynachie John Gordon of Rothemay John Gordon of Dallouchy The Duke of Gordon Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Kircudbright The Viscount of Kenmore Sir David Dunbar of Baldoon Sir Robert Grierson of Lagg Sir Robert Lowrie of Maxweltoun Sir Godfrey Mcculloch of Myrtoun Sir Robert Maxwel of Orchartoun Rodger Gordon of Torquhen _____ Grierson of Bargatton _____ Muir of Carsincarrie _____ Mâ—guffock of Rusco Thomas Lidderdale of Isle Richard Murray of Brochtoun Andrew Herron of Keruchtrie David Dunbar of Machnemore _____ Maxwel of Newlaw Hugh Wallace of Inglistoun John Mcgie of Balmagie William Stuart of Levinstoun _____ Gordons elder and younger of Shirmeirs The Laird of Lag Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Sutherland John Lord Strathnaver the Lord Rea James Lord Duffus the Laird of Balnagown Sir Robert Gordon younger of Gordinstoun Sir George Monro of Culrain Sir John Gordon of Doll Sir Robert Gordon of Embo Robert Gordon of Rogart Rodorick Mcleod of Cambuscurrie Adam Gordon of Dalpholly the Laird of Bighouse Aeneas Mcleod of Leadmore Robert Gordon of Carrel Robert Gray of Skibo Patrick Dumbar of Sudderay Mr. Alexander Gordon of Rovie John Dumbar of Torrobel Hugh Monro of Eriboll John Monro of Inveran John Gray of Arboll Mr. John Gordon younger of Carrel Sheriff Deput _____ Mckey of Skeray William Mckey of Borrey Hugh Mckey younger thereof The Lord Strathnaver Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Caithness The Earl of Eroad-Albion john-John-Lord Glenurchy Sir James Sinclair of May Sir George Sinclair of Clyth John Sinclair of Murkle William Sinclair of Dumbeath _____ Sinclair of Brimes David Murray of Clerden Mr. James Innes of Sandside Mr. Alexander Calder of Augingail Robert Campbel of Breanegleis John Sinclair of Freswick Laurence Calder of Lyneger George Sutherland of Fo rs John Sinclair of Ulbster Robert Sinclair of Durren Robert Campbel of Dalagavich the Sheriff Deput of Caithness for the time Alexander Smart of Wester the Baillies of Thursso for the time the Earl of Broad-Albions Chamberlain in Caithness for the time William Dumbar of Hemprigs John Sinciar of Stircog James Sutherland of Ausadaâ—l Mr. Robert Dumbar of Orkingail Alexander Sinclar younger of Dunbaith Patrick Sinclar of Southdin _____ Sinclar as Brabster _____ Sinclar of Hemster James Sinclar of Lybster James Sinclar of Hoy The Earl of Broad-Albion or the Sheriff Deput of Caithness for the time Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Murray The Duke of Gordon the Earl of Murray the Earl of Dumfermling the Lord Duffus the Lairds of Innes the Laird of Coxtoun the Laird of Cubin elder the Laird of Muirtoun the Laird of Gordinstoun younger the Laird of Brodie Sir Robert Dumbar of Grangehil the Laird of Grant the Laird of Easterelchis the Laird of Dunfail elder the Laird of Grange Charles MckenÈie of Earnside Thomas Tulloch of Tanochie David Steuart of Newton Alexander Dowglas of Spyny the Laird of Bellandolloch John Innes of Quadrain Walter Innes of Black-hills Alexander Innes of Dunkintie John Cuming of Logie John Dumbar of Boges William Brody of Coutfield the Lord Doun Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Orkney and Zetland The Stewart for the time and his Deputs Archibald Steuart of Burrow William Dowglas of Egleshay William Craigy of Cairsay Iames Grahame of Grams-hall William Ballenden of Stenhouse Henry Grahame
Sheriff-Principal Conveener and in his absence the Lord Collingtoun For the Shire of Haddingtoun The Earl of Wintoun the Earl of Tweddale Lord Yester Lord Elibank Lord Belhaven Sir John Sinclair of Lochead Archibald Murray of Spott Mr. Robert Lawder Portioner of Belhaven Archibald Sydeserf of Roughlaw Sir Anarew Ramsey of Waughtoun Francis Kinloch of Gilmertoun elder Sir William Baird of Newbyth Patrick Brown of Colstoun James Dowgall of Nunland Robert Hepburn of Beerfoord John Seaton of Barns Sir Robert Sinclair of Stevinson Sir James Stansfield of New-milns Richard Cockburn of Clerkingtoun Sir James Hay of Linplum George Swintoun of Chesters Mr. George Halyburton of Egglescairney Sir John Lawder of Fountainhall George Brown younger of Colstoun Adam Cockburn of Ormstoun Adam Hepburn of Humbie David Hepburn of Randerstoun John Wedderburn of Gosford Sir John Nisbet of Dirltoun William Congleton of that Ilk Sir George Sutie of Balgone Sir John Ramsey of Westerfalside John Seton of St. Germans Sir William Hamilton of Prestoun George Morison of Prestongrange John Sleich Provost of Haddingtoun William Mccall Baillie there James Forrest Baillie in Dumbar Charles-Maitland Baillie in North-Berwick the Earl of Wintoun Conveener and in his absence George Brown younger of Colstoun For the Shire of Berwick James Earl of Hume the Lord Harcars Mr. Charles Home of Aytoun Sir William Nicolson of Cockburnes-path Sir John Sinclar of Lonformagus Sir Alexander Don of Newtoun Sir John Hume of Blackader Sir James Cockburn of that Ilk Archibald Cockburn of Borthwick Sir Patrick Hume of Burns-bank John Rentoun of Lambertoun Sir James Cockburn of Riselaw John Ker of West-Nisbit William Cockburn of West-Winsheil Mr. Alexander Brown of Thorny-Dykes William Ramsay younger of Edingtoun John Edgar of Wedderly Henry Trotter of Mortounhall Andrew Ker of Moristoun Andrew Ker of Little-Dean James Nicolson of Trabroun John Dunce of Growel-Dykes John Hall of Old-Cambuss James Cockburn of Whin-rigg William Cockburn of Caldra Mr. Henry Hume of Keams Joseph Dowglas of Edringroun Henry Sinclar of Wouldforland George Hume of Saint Leonards Mr. Patrick Craw of Heugh-head Charles Swintoun younger of Mersingtoun James Brown younger of Blackburn James Pringle of Ruthchester Thomas Rochead of Whitsumhill James Peter of Chapel Thomas Falconer of Kincorth Mr. James Dowglas of Earnslaw Mr. John Cockburn of Easter-Winsheil Mr. Duncan Forbes of Uxstoun John Sleich of Greengelt Sir Archibald Cockburn elder of Lantoun or in his absence his eldest Son Conveener For the Shire of Roxburgh The Earl of Lothian the Lord Cranstoun the Lord Jedburgh the Lo. Newbottle Sir William Ker of Green-head Sir Francis Scot of Thirlestane Sir William Elliot of Stobs Sir William Bennet of Grubit Henry Mcdougal of Mckerstoun Sir John Scot of Ancrum Sir Robert Pringle of Stitchel Sir Patrick Scot of Lang-newtoun William Ker of Chatto Francis Scot of Gorron-berry John Ker of Frogtoun William Scot of Raeburn Andrew Ker of Little-Dean Charles Murray of Hadden Mr. Patrick Don of _____ Advocat Robert Scot of Horslihill Thomas Mcdowgal younger of Mckerstoun John Scot of Rennel-bourn George Rutherford of Fairnintoun James Don of Smelholm John Halyourtoun younger of Murehouselaw Thomas Rutherfoord of Knowsouth _____ Gledstoun of that Ilk Andrew Ainsley of Black-hill the Provost of Jedburgh Robert Fae Bailie of Melross Robert Eliot of Midlemiln Robert Eliot of Lairistoun Thomas Scot of Quislet William Murray younger of Hadden Mr. Francis Pringle Sheriff-deput William Eliot of Grange _____ Langladge of that Ilk Sir William Dowglas of Cavers Conveener For the Shire of Selkirk The Earl of Traquair the Lord Elibank Mr. William Hay of DrumelÈier Sir Francis Scot of Thirlstain James Murray of Philip-hauch Sir Patrick Murray of Deuchar Thomas Scot of Whitslad John Riddel of Hayning Hugh Scot of Gallosheils Alexander Pringle of Yair James Murray of Deuchar younger James Scot of Bowhill Thomas Scot of Todrig younger William Scot of Braidindows Ker of Sunderlandhall Gideon Murray of Sundhope Francis Scot of Gilmanscleuch Andrew Plumber of Midlesteid John Currer of Howden William Mithilhill late Baillie in Selkirk The Laird of DrumelÈier Conveener For the Shire of Peebles James Earl of Mortoun James Lord A Aberdour Charles Earl of Traquair John Earl of Tweddale John Lord Yester Collonel James Dowglas of Skirling William Hay of DrumelÈier Sir Archibald Murray of Black-barony Sir William Murray of Stainhope John Veitch of Davick Richard Murray of Spittle-hauch James Geddes of Kirkoord John Hay of Haystoun William Burnet of Barns James Williamson of Cordrono John Brown of Scotstoun John Dycks of Whitslad George Hunter of Pollwood David Plenderleith of Blyth William Burnet of KeilÈie Alexander Horsburgh younger of that Ilk James Nasmith of Posso Alexander Murray of Hall-myre John Murray of Cringilty John Balfour of KilÈia Robert Burnet of Little-Orinstoun William Horsburgh of that Ilk _____ Lawson younger of Cairmuire the Provost of Peebles for the time Alexander Baillie younger of Callands James Russel of Slipperfield Alexander Hamilton of Coldwall James Chisholm of Hayrhope _____ Pennicook of Romano William Morison of Prestoungrange Collonel James Dowglas of Skirling Conveener For the Shire of Lanerk William Duke of Hamiltoun James Marquess of Dowglass James Earl of Arran Alexander Lord Blantyre John Hamiltoun of Eldershaw John Hamilton of Kilkerscleuch William Baillie of Littlegil John Carmichael of Boningtoun Alexander MenÈies of Culteralloes Mr. Andrew Brown of Dolphingtoun James Moorhead of Persielands Christopher Baillie of Walstoun James Somervel of Gladstanes Sir George Lockhart of Carnwath John Somervel of Spittel James Lockhart of Cleghorn the Laird of Lee _____ MenÈies of Castlehil Gavin Hamilton of Raploch John Hamilton of Broomhill William Hamilton younger of Raploch Sir Robert Hamilton of Silvertoun-hill John Robertoun of Ernock James Oswald of Fingaltoun John Hamilton of Barncluith the Bailies of Hamiltoun for the time John Hamilton of Blantyre-ferm Sir William Maxwel of Calderwood Alexander Steuart of Torrens Robert Cunninghame younger of Gilbert-field Sir William Fleming of Fairholm The Baillie of the Regality of Glasgow for the time Mr. Hugh Corbet of Hardgray _____ Corbet of Tollcorse Mr. Archibald Roberton of Bedlay James Dunlop of Gardenkirk James Muirhead of Bradiesholme William Cleiland of Faskine _____ Cochran of Ruch-soals Alexander Cleiland of that Ilk John Hamilton of Wood-hall George Muirehead of Stevinstoun Sir John Harper of Cambushnethem William Hamilton of Wishaw Patrick Hamilton of Green Alexander Hamilton of DalÈell William Inglis of Murdochstoun William Cleiland younger of Hairshaw The Duke of Hamiltoun Conveener For the Sheriffdom of Nithsdail and Dumfreis William Duke of Queensberry James Earl of Drumlanrig John Earl of Carnwath William Earl of Annandale Lord William Dowglas Sir Robert DalÈel of Glenae Sir James Dowglas of Kelhead Sir Robert Greirson of Lagg Sir Thomas Kirk _____ Patrick _____ of Closburn Sir Robert Lourie of Maxweltoun Sir James Johnstoun of Wasteraw Sir Patrick Maxwel of Springkell Thomas Charters of Ammifield John Carruthers of Holl-mayns William Dowglas of Dornock John DalÈell younger of
Shires as also that half of the Casualities belonging to the King and Prince formerly dispon'd by His Majesty and His Predecessors to the Earl of Argile and his Predecessors viz. The half of the Wairds Releifs Marriages Non-Entries Escheats Amerciaments and of all Casualities whatsoever belonging to the King and Prince within the saids Shires And sicklike the Patronage of all Kirks and Prebandries which any manner of way did belong to the said late Earl and his Predecessors And in like manner the Constabularies of the Castles of Craignish Tarbet Carrick Dunine Swine and Dunstaffnige with the Profits Rents and Emoluments belonging thereto As also the Superiorities of all and whatsoever Lands belonging to the Earl of Proad-Albion Lord Lovat John Mcleod of Herreis the Heirs of the late Lord Mcdonald of Donald Mcdonald of Moydart of the Laird of Mclean _____ Mclean of Lochbuy _____ Mclean of Torlosk and of the other Heretors holding of the late Earl of Argile in the Isles of Mull Jura Tirie of the Lands belonging to the Lairds of Calder Locheall Achinbreck Mcnaughtan Arkinless Mcalaster of Tarbat Arbruchell Duncan of Lundy Campbel of Archattan the Lairds of Ormsey and Lochnell together with the Superiority of the Burgh of Inverary and the Property of the House Castle and Parks of Inverary Declaring that the generality hereof shall be as sufficient as if each part of the saids Lands and every Patronage were particularly herein exprest And that this present Annexation is affected with all the Conditions and Provisions as to the way and manner of Alienation and Dissolution mentioned and exprest in the former Act of Parliament Annexing to the Crown the Lands of the Earl of Tarras Lord Melvill and others XLI ACT Declaring the Greenland-Fishing to be a Manufactory June 16. 1685. OUR SOVERAIGN LORD With Consent of His Estates of Parliament Considering the great Advantage which may accrew to this Kingdom by encouraging the Greenland-Fishing whereby vast Sums of Money will be kept within the Kingdom and by the export of Oyl and Whale-bone considerable Sums of Money brought into the Kingdom Do therefore Declare the Greenland-Fishing an Manufactory and to have all the Priviledges and Immunities made in favours of any other Manufactory or Fishing-Company And that all Ail or Drinking-Beer made use by the Ships to be sent to Greenland and an Butt of Brandy for each Ship yearly shall be free from Excise Imposition Custom or any Dues whatsoever And the Greenland-Fishing being much prejudged by the importing of Forraign Soap or Whalebone the Customers quitting the one half of the Duty imposed by Act of Parliament upon Imported Soap Do therefore expresly Prohibite and Discharge the Fermorers of His Majesties Custom or others from quitting or abating any of the said Duty due by Law upon Imported Whale-bone or Soap and if it be discovered that they shall quite or abait any of the said Duty that the said Soap or Whale-bone shall be Confiscate the one half to His Majesty and the other half to the Discoverer and the Tacksmen or Collector who shall be found so guilty to be Censured by His Majesties Privy Council or Exchequer as they judge fit XLII ACT of Annexation of several Lands to the Crown June 16. 1685. OUR SOVERAIGN LORD and Estates of Parliament Considering that the Traitors after-mentioned have of late been Forefaulted upon Processes of Treason Intented at the Instance of Sir George MckenÈie His Majesties Advocat against them both before the high Court of Parliament and the Commissioners of Justiciary viz Sir John Cochran of Ochiltry Sir Patrick Hame of Polwart Thomas Steuart of Cultness _____ Pringle of Torwoodlie George late Lord Melvit David Montgomery of Lain-shaw Sir Hugh Campbel of Cesnock Sir George Campbel younger of Cesnock Mr. Robert Martin sometime Clerk to the Justice-Court Walter late Earl of Tarras Mr. Robert Bailie of Jerriswood Thomas Kenedy of Grange _____ Porterfield of Duchal Mr. William and Alexander Gordons late of Earlstoun elder and younger James Gordon younger of Craighen And His Majesty and Estates of Parliament being desirous to Annex the whole Lands Barronies Teinds Annualrents Roums Possessions Milns Woods Fishings and others which pertained to the fore-named persons any manner of way to the Crown for the better Supporting the Dignity of His Royal Estate and the expenses of His Government His Majesty Does therefore with Advice and Consent foresaid Ratifie and Confirm the saids Decreets of Forefaulture And Ordains the same to be of full force strength and effect in all time coming holding and willing this their Ratification to be as sufficient and effectual as if the saids Decreets and whole Tenors thereof were insert herein And further His Majesty with Consent foresaid Doth Unite Annex and Incorporat to His Crown of this His ancient Kingdom to remain inseparably therewith in all time coming all and whatsoever Lands Lordships Baronies Heretages Roums Possessions Milns Woods Fishings Tacks Steedings Teinds Annualrents Patronages Wodsets expired Apprysings and Adjudications Castles Towers Fortalices Houses Biggings Yairds Orchyairds Annexis Connexis Tennents Goods and Aikers and all other Heretages Lands and Estates whatsomever pertaining and belonging to the fore-named persons Rebels and Traitors above-mentioned or any of them by whatsomever manner of way Right or Title and wherein they or any of them have been or might have been in Possession or to which they or any of them have succeeded or may succeed as Representing any person and where the same ly within this Realm of whatsomever Name Title Bounding or Designation the same be of Dispensing with the foresaid generality And Declaring the same to be as sufficient as if every particular Roum Land or Barony pertaining to the fore-named forefaulted Rebels and Traitors or any of them and which can any manner of way fall under their Forefaultries were herein particularly condescended on and exprest And particularly but prejudice of the foresaid Generality the Lands Baronies and others after-mentioned which formerly pertained to these of the saids Traitors after-named viz. The Lands and Barony of Ochiltry the Lands and Barony of Trabeanch the Lands of Chalmerstonn the Lands of Kinowdouns and Flownstoun the Lands of Craigman The Lands of Brownstoun Beaches the Lands of Green-hill and the Superiorities and Feu-duties of the twenty pound Land of Carbel all lying within the Sheriffdom of Air with the whole Pertinents thereof which pertained to the said Sir John Cochran sometime of Ochiltrie The Lands and Barony of Polrart the Lands and Barony of Greenlaw Red-path with the Rights of Patronages and whole Pertinents thereof and Lands of _____ _____ pertaining to the said Sir Patrick Hume sometime of Polwart lying within the Sheriffdom of Berwick The Lands and Barony of Cultness lying within the Sheriffdom of Lanerk And the Lands of North-Berwick lying within the Constabulary of Haddingtoun which pertained to the said Thomas Steuart sometime of Cultness The Lands and Barony of Torwoodlie with the Pertinents thereof lying within the Lordship of Ettrick-Forrest
persons before the making of the saids Acts All which are hereby Exponed and Declared to have been made Salvo jure Cujuslibet XLVI ACT of Adjournment to the last Tuesday of October June 16. 1685. THE Kings Majesty Declares this Parliament Currant and Adjourns the same to the last Tuesday of October next 1685. And Ordains all Members of Parliament to attend that Day And that there be no new Elections of Commissioners from Shires or Burghs except upon the Death of some of the present Commissioners Collected and Extracted from the Registers and Records of Parliament by TARBAT Cls. Reg. A TABLE Of the Printed ACTS 1 ACT For Security of the Protestant Religion Pag. 1 2 A Declaration and Offer of Duty by the Kingdom of Scotland with an Annexation of the Excise to the Crown Pag. 2 3 Act concerning Citations in Processes for Treason Pag. 3 4 Act concerning Witnesses in Processes for Treason Ibid. 5 Act Declaring it Treason to Take or Owne the Covenants Ibid. 6 Act Obliging Husbands to be lyable for their Wives Fines Ibid. 7 Act anent Porterfield of Duchal and Concealing of Supply given to Rebels Pag. 4 8 Act against Preachers at Conventicles and Hearers at Field-Conventicles Ibid. 9 Act for the more effectual Payment and Inbringing of His Majesties Rents and Revenues Ibid. 10 Act concerning Judicial Confessions before the Commissioners of Justiciary Pag. 5 11 Act Obliging Persons to accept Offices Ibid 12 Act of Supply Pag. 6 13 Act for Taking the Test Pag. 15 14 Act Explaining the 9th Act of the Parliament 1669. concerning Prescriptions Ibid. 15 Act Explaining the 10th Act of the Parliament 1669 anent Interruptions Pag. 16 16 Act anent Justices of Peace Ibid. 17 Act for Taking the Oath of Allegiance Pag. 17 18 Act concerning Vacant Stipends Ibid. 19 Act Ratifying the Priviledges of the Senators of the Colledge of Iustice Pag. 18 20 Act for preserving Game Ibid. 21 Act against stealing of Dogs and Hawks Pag. 21. 22 Act concerning TailÈies Ibid. 23 Act Ratifying the Opinion of the Lords of Session anent these who refuse to Depone anent the late Treasonable Proclamation 1684. Pag. 22 24 Act Ordaining that Tennents be obliged by their Tacks to live Regularly Pag. 25 Act 25 Act Ratifying two Acts of Parliament and a Proclamation of Council anent apprehending of Rebels Pag. 23 26 Act concerning Adjudications for Fines Pag. 24 27 Act for securing Sea passengers Pag. 25 28 Act and Commission for Plantation of Kirks and Valuation of Teinds Ibid. 29 Act concerning Citations before Circuit Courts Pag. 27 30 Act approving the Narrative of the Plot. Ibid. 31 Act for security of the Officers of State and others Ibid. 32 Act concerning the Militia Pag. 28 33 Act for security of the Records Ibid. 34 Act for Poll-mony Ibid. 35 Act anent Messengers Fees Pag. 29 36 Act anent the Address of the Estates of Parliament of His Majesties ancient Kingdom of Scotland to His Sacred Majesty against the Arch-Traitor Archibald Campbel sometime Earl of Argile Ibid. 37 Act for the Clergy Pag. 30 38 Act concerning the Registration of Writs in the Books of Session Pag. 31 39 Act in Favours of Planters and Inclosers of Ground Pag. 32 40 Act of Annexation of the Offices belonging to the late Earl of Argile Ibid. 41 Act Declaring the Green-land-fishing to be a Manufactory Pag. 33 42 Act of Annexation of several Lands to the Crown Ibid. 43 Act in Favours of the Inhabitants of Orkney and Zetland Pag. 36 44 Act For a Standart of Miles Ibid. 45 Act in Favours of Sir William Bruce for enlarging the Shire of Kinross Ibid. 46 Act Salvo Jure Cujuslibet Pag. 38 47 Act of Adjournment Pag. 39 A TABLE Of the Acts and Ratifications past in the First Session of His Majesties First Parliament and which are not here Printed PRotestation by some Noblemen and Others Commissioners from Shires and Burghs concerning their Precedency in the Rolls of Parliament His Majesties Letter to the Parliament With the Parliaments Answer Record of the Production of the Patent of Honour granted by His Majesty to the Viscount of Tarbat and his Admission Act for several Yearly Fairs and Weekly Mercats to some Noblemen and Others Act in favours of the Viscount of Tarbat Act in favours of the Lord Advocat Act Ratifying and Approving the late Earl of Argiles Forfaulture Act Ratifying and Approving the Sentence of Forfaulture against the late Mr. Robert Baillie of Jerviswood Act Ratifying and Approving the Sentence of Forfaulture against Hamilton of Monckland Act for a Commission anent the Estate of the late Earl of Argile Act in favours of the Viscount of Tarbat for changing an High-Way Remit from the Parliament to the Kings Majesty concerning the Earls of Roxburgh and Lothian Act Concerning Trade and Manufactories Act for a Commission of Trade Commission for Regulation of Inferiour Judicatories Decreet and Sentence of Forfaulture against Sir John Cochran Decreet and Sentence of Forfaulture against Sir Patrick Home of Polwart Decreet and Sentence of Forfaulture against _____ Pringle of Torwoodlie Decreet and Sentence of Forfaulture against Mr. Robert Martine sometime Clerk to the Justice Court Decreet and Sentence of Forfaulture against Thomas Stuart of Cultness Decreet and Sentence of Forfaulture against Mr. Robert Ferguson Decreet and Sentence of Forfaulture against the late Lord Melvill Decreet and Sentence of Forfaulture against the Lairds of Cessnock elder and younger Decreet and Sentence of Forfaulture against David Montgomery of Langshaw Act in favours of the Children of Sir William Primrose Act Remitting the Processes of Treason Depending before the Parliament to the Justice Court Act Reducing the Conversion of the ancient Few-Duties of the Estate of Argile Act for Sowing Pease and Beans and Inhibiting the Casting up of Ground within the Shire of Aberdeen Act in favours of the Burgh of Innerness Act in favours of the Burgh of Aberdeen Act in favours of David Areskine of Dun. Act in favours of the Town of Dalkeith Act in favours of Sir Patrick Frazer of Doors Act in favours of the Town of Linlithgow Act for Exacting a Petty Custom at several Bridges Ratification in favours of the Duke of Gordon Protestation the Earl of Marischal against the same Protestation the Bishop of Aberdeen against the same Protestation the Earl of Finlater against the same Protestation the Laird of Drum against the same Protestation Sir John Gordon in behalf of the Duke of Gordon against the foresaids Protestations Ratification in favours of the Earl of Mar. Ratification in favours of the Earl of Monteith Three Ratifications in favours of George Viscount of Tarbat Ratification in favours of the Royal Colledge of Physicians Protestation the Town of Edinburgh against the same Ratification in favours of Mr. Roderick MackenÈie of Prestounhall Ratification in favours of the Earl of Southesk Ratification in favours of Hugh Wallace of Inglistoun Ratification in favours of Mr. John Richardson and John Drummond Protestation Sir James Rocheid and James Hamilton against the same Ratification in favours of Aeneas Mcleod Ratification in favours of Sir Robert Lowrie of Maxweltoun Ratification in favours of Duncan Toshich of Monyvaird Ratification in favours of Collonel James Dowglas and Robert Bartoun Ratification in favours of the Apothecaries in Edinburgh Protestation the Chirurgian-Apothecaries against the same Ratification in favours of Christopher Irving Ratification in favours of Collonel Barclay of Ury and his Son Ratification in favours of the Trades of Edinburgh Protestation the Trades of the Cannongate against the same Ratification in favours of the Bonet-Makers and Litsters or Edinburgh Protestation the Weavers of the Cannongate against the same Ratification in favours of the Burgh of Innerness Ratification in favours of John Scot of Comistoun Ratification in favours of James Miln Ratification in favours of Mr. David Dewar Advocat Ratification in favours of Donald Mcdonald of Moydart Ratification in favours of Sir William Bruce of Kinross Ratification in favours of Sir John Murray of Drumcairn Ratification in favours of the Laird of Drum Ratification in favours of Sir George MackenÈie His Majesties Advocat Ratification in favours of James Caddel of Muirtoun with an Erection of the Lands of Blackstoh in an Burgh of Barony Ratification in favours of the Baxters of Edinburgh Protestation the Baxters of the Cannongate against the same Ratification in favours of Mr. David Grahame Tutor of Gorvy Ratification of an Act of Convention of the Burrows in favours of the Burgh of Barony of Cromarty Ratification in favours of Mr. Roderick MackenÈie of Dalvenan Ratification in favours of John Lawder of Fountainhall and Sir John Lawder his Son Ratification in favours of Sir John Gordon of Rothemay Protestation the Town of Forrest against James Caddel of Muirtouns Ratification Act in favours of the Bishop of the Isles Decreet of Precedency in favours of the Earl of Strathmore FINIS
THE LAWS and ACTS Made in the FIRST PARLIAMENT Of Our Most High and Dread SOVERAIGN JAMES VII By the Grace of GOD King of SCOTLAND ENGLAND FRANCE and IRELAND Defender of the Faith Holden at EDINBURGH the 23. of April 1685. By His Grace WILLIAM Duke of Queensberry Marquess of Dumfreis-Shire Earl of Drumlanrig and Sanqhuar Viscount of Nith Torthorwald and Ross Lord Dowglas of Kinmount Midlebie and Dornock c. Lord High Thesaurer of Scotland His Majesties High Commissioner for holding this Parliament by vertue of a Commission under His Majesties Great Seal of this Kingdom With the special Advice and Consent of the Estates of Parliament Collected and Extracted from the Registers and Records of Parliament by GEORGE Viscount of Tarbet Lord M c Leod and Castle-haven c. Clerk to His Majesties Council Registers and Rolls c. I7 R HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE DIEV ET MON DROIT EDINBURGH Printed by the Heir of Andrew Anderson Printer to His most Sacred Majesty Anno DOM. 1685. Cum Privilegio GOD SAVE KING JAMES THE SEVENTH LAWS and ACTS Made in the FIRST PARLIAMENT Of Our most High and Dread SOVERAIGN JAMES VII By the Grace of GOD King of SCOTLAND ENGLAND FRANCE and IRELAND Defender of the Faith Holden at EDINBURGH the 23. of April 1685. I. ACT For Security of the Protestant Religion April 28. 1685. OUR SOVERAIGN LORD with Consent of the Estates of Parliament Conveened Ratifies and Confirms all the Acts and Statutes formerly past for the Securitie Liberty and Freedom of the true Church of GOD and the Protestant Religion presently professed within this Kingdom in their whole Strength and Tenor as if they were here particularly set down and exprest II. A Declaration and Offer of Duty by the Kingdom of Scotland with an Annexation of the Excise to the Crown April 28. 1685. THE ESTATES OF PARLIAMENT now Conveened by His Majesties Soveraign Authority Taking into their Considerarion how this Nation hath continued now upwards of Two Thousand Years in the unaltered Form of Our Monarchical Government under the un-interrupted Line of One Hundred and Eleven Kings whose Sacred Authority and Power hath been upon all signal Occasions so owned and assisted by Almighty GOD that Our Kingdom hath been protected from Conquest Our Possessions defended from Strangers Our Civil Commotions brought into wished Events Our Laws vigorously Executed Our Properties legally Fixed and Our Lives securely Preserved so that We and Our Ancestors have enjoyed those Securities and Tranquillities which the greater and more flourishing Kingdoms have frequently wanted Those great Blessings we owe in the first place to Divine Mercy and in dependance on that to the Sacred Race of Our Glorious Kings and to the solid absolute Authority wherewith they were Invested by the first and fundamental Law of Our Monarchy nor can either Our Records or Our Experience instance Our being deprived of those happy Effects but when a Rebellious Party did by Commotions and Seditions Invade the Kings Soveraign Authority which was the cause of Our Prosperity yet so far hath Our primitive constitution and fundamental Laws prevailed against the Innovations and Seditions of turbulent Men as that these Interruptions never terminated but either in the Ruine or at least the Suppression of these who at any time did Rebel or Rise in Opposition to Our Government And since so many Ages hath assured to Us the great advantages which flow down to all Ranks of People from the happy Constitution of Our Monarchy and that all Our Calamities have ever arisen from seditious Invasions upon these Sacred Rights THEREFORE The Estates of Parliament for themselves and in name of the whole Kingdom judge themselves obliged to Declare And they Do Declare to the World that they abhor anâ— detest not only the Authors and Actors of all preceeding Rebellions against the Soveraign but likewise all Principles and Positions which are contrary or derogatory to the Kings Sacred Supream Absolute Power and Authority which none whether Persons or Collective Bodies can participat of any manner of way or upon any Pretext but in Dependance on him and Commission from him And as their Duty formerly did bind them to owne and assert the just and legal Succession of the Sacred Line as unalterable by any Humane Jurisdiction So now They hold themselves on this occasion obliged for themselves and the whole Nation Represented by them in most humble and dutiful manner to Renue the hearty and sincere Offer of their Lives and Fortunes to Assist Support Defend and Maintain King James the Seventh their present Glorious Monarch and His Heirs and lawful Successors in the possession of their Crowns Soveraignty Prerogatives Authority Dignity Rights and Possessions against all Mortals And withall to assure all His Enemies who shall adventure on the Disloyalty of disobeying his Laws or on the Impiety of Invading his Rights that such shall sooner weary of their Wickedness then they of their Duty and that they firmly Resolve to give theiâ— intire Obedience to His Majesty without Reserve and to concur against all His Enemies Forraign or Intestine And They solemnly Declare That as They are bound by Law so they are voluntarly and firmly Resolved that all of this Nation betwixt Sixty and Sixteen Armed and Provided according to their Abilities shall be in readiness for His Majesties Service where and as oft as it shall be His Royal Pleasure to Require them And since the Excise of Inland and Forraign Commodities granted to King Charles the Second of ever Blessed Memory by the 14. Act of the Parliament 1661 during all the days of his Lifetime and Prorogate by the 8. Act of the Parliament 1681. for Five Years thereafter will shortly Terminat And the Estates of Parliament Considering the usefulness of this Grant to Support the Interest of the Crown Do as the first Evidence of their Sincerity in the foresaid Tender of their Duty Humbly and Unanimously Offer to His most Sacred Majesty King James the Seventh their present Monarch and to His Lawful Heirs and Successors in the Imperial Crown of Scotland the said Excise of Inland and Forraign Commodities exprest in the said 14. Act of Parliament 1661 to be Collected in the manner prescribed by the said 8. Act of the Parliament 1681. for ever And His Majesty and Estates of Parliament by the force of this Act have United Annexed and Incorporated and Unites Annexes and Incorporats the same to the Crown of this Realm to Remain therewith in annexed Property in all Time coming And in respect that the alteration in the method of Collecting the Inland Excise from what it was by the Act 1661 to that prescribed by the 8. Act Parliament 1681. will require some time to Establish it in Collection THEREFORE His Majesty with Consent of the Estates Continues the Collection prescribed by the 14. Act Parliament 1661 for the said Inland Excise for Six Moneths from the first of May next allanerly III. ACT Concerning Citations in Processes
of the Successor and their Age and whether Married or not Certifying all such Clerks as shall not before the first-day of November next to come report in Exchequer the Lists under their hands of all such bygone Casualities fallen preceeding the date hereof and thereafter from time to time within six moneths after the same shall happen to fall and vaik if the persons die within the Kingdom That they shall amit lose and tyne their Office of Clerk-ship to be immediately disposed on by these who shall have right thereto without any Declarator or other Process whatsoever And to the effect they may the better know the tenor of the holding of all Lands within their respective Jurisdictions His Majesty with Advice forsaid Ordains the saids Sheriffs Stewarts Baillies of Bailliaries and Regalities and their Deputs at the next Michaelmass Head-Court and at such other Dyets as they shall think convenient to cause all the Vassals within their respective Jurisdictions produce before them their Charters to the effect the Clerks may record the Reddendoes thereof in their Books who are ordered immediately thereafter to return them to the Parties without payment of any money for the same And Ordains Letters of Horning to be directed against those who shall fail to produce their Charters as said is And it is hereby declared that in all time coming when poynding is used for the Kings proper Rents the Apprising of the Goods poynded may be al 's Legally done upon the Ground of the Lands allenarly as if the famine were Apprised at the Mercat Cross of the head Burgh of the Jurisdiction notwithstanding of any Law or Practice in the contrary X. ACT Concerning Judicial Confessions before the Commissioners of Justiciary May 8. 1685. THE KINGS MAJESTY and Estates of Parliament Do hereby Statute and Declare all Confessions of Parties after they have received an Indictment in the Case of Treason against the Kings Person or Government allenarly Emitted before the Commissioners or Justiciary Sitting in Judgment and Subscribed by the Pannal or by the saids Judges in the Case where the Pannal owns the Confession as it is Reduced in Writ and yet either cannot or refuses to Subscribe shall be Considered as a Judicial Confession and shall be as Probative to Assizes as if the same had been Emitted in presence of the Assize notwithstanding of the 90. Act of the 11 Parliament of King James the Sixth and that if Assizers AssoilÈie notwithstanding of such Confessions they shall be lyable to a Process of Errour and this Law to be of force only to the next Session of Parliament and the 90. Act of the 11. Parliament of King James the Sixth is to continue in its full force as to all the rest of its Tenor and Contents XI ACT Obliging Persons to Accept Offices May 8. 1685. OUR SOVERAIGN LORD With Advice and Consent of His Estates of Parliament Do hereby Statute and Declare That if any of His Majesties Subjects within this His Ancient Kingdom shall Refuse to Accept the Office of Magistrats Justices of Peace Constables Officers in the Militia or any other Employment laid on them by the King or Council They shall be Fyneable for their said Contempt unless they can propone such reasonable Excuses as may satisfie the Lords of His Majesties Privy Council to whom the Execution of this Act is Remitted And this without Prejudice of any former Right or Priviledge given to the Royal Burrows for Obliging Burgesses to Accept of Offices and Employments within Burgh XII ACT of Supply May 8. 1685. THE ESTATES OF PARLIAMENT Calling to mind the many great Blessings they have and do enjoy under the Protection of the Royal Government and especially by the many Deliverances from the Rebellious Insurrections and Designs of Fanatical Traitors from whom they could expect no less then Confusion in Religion Oppression in their Estates and Cruelty against their Persons and Families And that the terrour of His Majesties Forces hath been very Instrumental for procuring our present Security But considering that not only these Enemies continues their inveterat hatred against King and People but that their frequent Disappointments have heightned their Malice to Despair and that the present Forces may be too few to undergo all the Fatigue which His Majesties Service or the Protection of the Countrey doth Require And to demonstrat to all Seditious Men that this Nation is resolved to bestow all they have in the Kings Service rather than to be exposed to the least of their Insults Do therefore for themselves and the Nation represented by them Make a hearty and dutiful Offer to His Majesty of Two Hundred and Sixteen Thousand Pounds yearly payable at two Terms viz. Whitsunday and Martinmass each year beginning at Whitsunday next 1685 and so furth Termly and that over and beside the Five Moneths Cess already Imposed on this Kingdom by the 3. Act of the Parliament 1681 whereby there will be Four Moneths Cess payable at each Term hereafter beginning at Whitsunday next 1685. And as a further evidence of their entire Affection to the Sacred Person of His present Majesty they humbly and heartily offer a Continuation and Prorogation of the said Four Moneths Cess termly from the said Term of Whitsunday 1685 inclusivè during all the Terms of His Majesties Lifetime which God Almighty long preserve that being the greatest of our Earthly Wishes as it is the chief of our Temporal Felicity and Glory And for the better and more speedy inbringing of Payment of the saids Eighth Moneths Cess the Kings Majesty with Advice and Consent of the Estates of Parliament Nominats Appoints and Ordains the Persons underwritten to be Commissioners within the respective Shires for Ordering and Uplifting of the saids Eighth Moneths Cess viz. For the Shire of Edinburgh The Earl of Lawderdale the Earl of Lothian the Viscount of Oxfuird the Viscount of Tarbet the Lord Torphichen the Master of Balmerinoch the Lord Advocat the Lord Justice Clerk the Lord Reidfuird the Lord Edmingstoun the Lord Newbyth Sir John Maitland of Ravelrig Sir John Dalmahoy of that ilk Sir William Nicolson of that ilk Sir John Fowlis of Ravelstoun Sir Alexander Gibson of Pentland Sir John Clerk of Pennycook Sir William Drummond of Hathorndean Sir Patrick Nisbet of Dean Sir John Young of Leny Sir William Murray of Newtoun Hugh Wallace of Inglistoun Sir William Binning of Wallyford Sir James Dick of Priestfield Henry Trotter of Mortounhall Thomas Craig of Riccartoun Alexander Nisbet of Craigintinny Robert Miln of Barntoun Patrick Hamilton of Falla John Cunninghame of Woodhall Mr. Walter Pringle of Graycruik Mr. James Deans of Woodhouslie Mr. Rodorick Mackenzie of Prestounhall Mr. David Watson of Sauchtoun John Fowlis of Ratho James Baird younger of Sauchtounhall James Murray younger of Deuchar Charles Murray of Hadden Sir William Hope of Grantoun Mr. James Hunter of Murrayes the eldest Baillie of Musselburgh for the time the eldest Baillie of Dalkeith for the time The Earl of Perth