April, 1649.

[1.] The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Rey∣noldson, * attended the House at the Bar, and being demanded why he disobeyed the Orders of Parlia∣ment for proclaiming the Act against Kingly Go∣vernment:

He pleaded scruple of conscience, by his Oath taken in the Exchequer, and that he conceived the business only proper for the Sheriff of the City.

After a long debate, the House voted, that the Lord Mayor for his contempt should be fined two thousand pound, five hundred pound of it to the poor of London, five hundred pound to Westminster, five hundred pound to Southwark, and five hun∣dred pound to the poor of the Tower Hamlets.

That he be committed prisoner to the Tower for two Months, and degraded of his Mayoralty, and that the Common Council be required and authorised, to elect a new Mayor with all speed.

Page  382 A Petition of divers of London and Westminster in the behalf of Lilburn, Walwyn, Prince and Over∣ton, prisoners in the Tower setting forth:

That the freedom of the People is, that none ought to be proceeded against, nor punished but by a known Law, and before ordinary Judges, and the Military * power not to interpose, but where the civil power fails.

They pray favour for the Prisoners, and the Ʋnion of the Parliament party to be preserved.

A Petition with this Title:

To the Right Honourable the Commons of England assembled in Parliament. *

The Humble Petition and Representation of several Churches of God in London, commonly though falsely called Anabaptists.

They acknowledge the goodness of God to the Par∣liament and Kingdom, disown any consent to the Book called, The second Part of England's new chains dis∣covered, justify their own principles and obedience to Authority, and pray the Parliament to make good Laws for the punishment of wickedness.

The House were satisfied with the disowning of the Book, and their expressions to live peaceably, and in submission to the Civil Magistracy, which the Speaker told them by direction of the House:

And that they and other Christians walking answe∣rable to such professions, the House did assure them, of liberty and protection, so far as God should enable them, in all things consistent with Godliness, honesty, and Civil Peace.

The House finding inconvenience by their late sitting the last Night, Ordered to rise every day by one a Clock.

The Votes of the House collected together touching excepted persons, and compositions of Delinquents were published.

Letters from Scotland of the Execution of Mar∣quess Huntly. *

That a Minister asking him a little before his Execution, whether he desired absolution from the sentence of Excommunication, which he lay under, he answered, he would have nothing to do with him, nor with any that taught such heretical doctrine as he did, to speak to him.

In his Speech to the People, the Marquess told them, he was sentenced to lose his Life for obedience to his sacred Soveraign, to which this ought to incou∣rage all men, and not to affright them, and that they should for that cause stoop to a Scaffold, as if it were a Theatre of honour in this world, as indeed it was a heavenly ladder.

That he only craved in his behalf the prayers of those among them that were of this opinion, without desiring the prayers of others whose spirits perchance might be otherwise inclined.

[3.] Debate of the Act for Sale of Deans and Chapters lands, and for Sale of fee-farm rents of the Kings.

Act committed, prohibiting Ministers to meddle with State affairs, but to preach Jesus Christ.

Order for a Declaration about matters of Reli∣gion, and setling of the Church, That Tythes shall not * be taken away till another maintenance be provided for the Minister, as large and as honourable as by Tythes.

That as soon as such a way can be provided, Tythes shall be then taken off, that the government to be estab∣lished in England, shall be the Presbyterian government.

That a way shall be provided for admission of all such Churches, as tend to Godliness, and to advance the King∣dom of Jesus Christ, to be free without disturbances.

Alderman Atkins was chosen Lord Mayor in the place of Alderman Reynoldson Prisoner in the * Tower, for the remainder of the year.

Letters of divers Vessels taken by the Irish Py∣rates.

Upon the coming of Major General Lambert into Lancashire, the two refractory Regiments were disbanded.

The Young Lord Cromwell, and Colonel Wer∣den, and the Lord Fitz-herberts son, were brought in Prisoners to Chester.

Letters from the Hague, that the Earl of Brain∣ford was gone to Sweden to negotiate for assistance of Prince Charles, and for that purpose Letters were sent to the Emperour, and King of Spain.

That others advised the Prince to go into Scot∣land, and become the head of the Covenanters, whom he might cast off again as there should be occasion, but Montross was against that, and that the Sword was most honourable.

That Van Trump set out a Declaration and pre∣sented it to the Prince to his great satisfaction as to Sea affairs.

[4.] A Petition from the well affected in Black∣burn * Hundred in Lanchashire, mentioning their for∣mer assistance to the Parliament, and the corrupt party in both Houses, approving the purging thereof, and taking away the prerogative House of Lords; their desires were to the same effect with those in other Petitions, and they had the thanks of the House for their good affections.

An Act committed for prevention of the mis∣chiefs by those who buy up many heads of Cattle, and most of the granaries in the Nation, to sell again at excessive rates.

Referred to a Committee to draw the form of a * new Oath, to be given to the new Lord Mayor of London, and his successours, and the Oath was presently drawn and assented to.

Referred to the Council of State, to give such order as they should think fit, concerning the Forces in Lancashire.

Debate of the Act for Sale of Deans and Chap∣ters lands, and voted, that all monies due out of those lands, for charitable uses, should be paid ac∣cording to the intent of the donors.

The Court Martial sate upon the Tryal of Major General Laughern, C. Poyer, and Powel.

Colonel Morris late Governour of Pontefract Castle, and one Cornet Blackburn who had a hand in the Death of Colonel Rainsbourgh, and both ex∣cepted persons, at the rendition of the Castle, were taken at Lancaster in disguises.

Letters from Hamburgh, that the servants of C. Cockeram there, laid wait for the Minister going to preach in the English House, and attempted to murder him, but he was rescued by the Citizens.

[5.] The House, commanded Whitelock and his Brother Commissioner L'Isle, to bring the Great Seal into the House, to lye upon the table, for the more solemnity, because the new elected L. Mayor was to be presented this day to the House for their approbation, they brought the Seal accordingly, and at the door of the House, Whitelock took the purse by one corner of it, L'Isle by the other, car∣ried it up, with usual reverences and laid it on the table, they were both of them in their black velvet gowns, the first time of their wearing of them.

The new L, Mayor was according to order pre∣sented to the House, by their Common Sergeant * Mr. Proby, who made an indiscreet speech, the House Ordered thanks to the Aldermen and Com∣mon-Hall for their good choice, which they ap∣proved of, but not of the speech of M• Proby.

Order to swear the L. Mayor after the new Oath.

An Act committed touching compositions for Delinquency and Sequestrations, and giving an Appeal to the Barons of the Exchequer, instead of the former Appeal to the Committee of Lords and Commons for Sequestrations.

Page  [unnumbered] Reference to the Committee of the Navy of a complaint of the Spanish Ambassador, and Petition of parties interessed, concerning an old business of the Spanish Ship taken by Sir W. Waller.

A Committee appointed to receive complaints touching abuses in the Forest of Dean, and destruction of the Timber.

[6.] A Report from the Council of State for * sending out some Ships speedily, and appointing Commanders of them was approved by the House, and referred back to the Council to expedite the sending forth of those Ships.

Vote that the Justices of Peace in the several Counties, shall be Commissioners in the Act of as∣sessment of 90000^l. per mensem for the Forces, and the Act was passed, and ordered to be printed.

Order that the L. Mayor and Justices of Peace in London, do put in Execution the statutes, 5 Eliz. c. 4. and 1 Jac. c. 6. for setling the wages of Artificers, and for their better relief in these dear times, and the like to be done by the Justices of Peace in all Counties.

A Petition from divers well affected in Oxford-shire, * with their desires referred to a Committee, and a Petition from the City of Oxford, referred to the same Committee, and the Petitioners had the thanks of the House.

Order for the rents allotted to the Prince E∣lector, to be paid unto him.

Order for Mr. Garland to bring in an Act, to remove all Malignant and disaffected Magistra∣tes, and that they may be incapable of bearing any office in the Common-Wealth.

[7.] The Act for the assessment of 90000^l per mensem for the Forces in England and Ireland passed, and Ordered to be printed.

A Committee appointed to advise with the Gene∣ral and Officers of the Army, how upon the due pay∣ment of this ninety thousand pound per mensem, free quarter may be wholly taken off.

Order that the four Aldermen and the late Lord Mayor Reynoldson, now Prisoners, be disabled from * being Aldermen, and the Common Council to elect new Aldermen in their places.

Vote that Major General Brown and Sir John Clotworthy Prisoners, be brought to Tryal.

Captain Mountain proclaimed King Charles II. in Moulton in Yorkshire, and a Parliament man came into the Town presently after, and did not question it.

[9.] The Act passed touching Compositions of Delinquents.

Order for the Committee of Delinquents to bring in an Act, for rules of an Act of oblivion, and that the Committee of the Army bring in an Act for a Committee and Treasurers for the monies for the Army.

Upon a Report from the Council of State, L. G. * Cromwell, Sir Hen. Vane jun, Alderman Wilson, and others were appointed to treat with the Common Council of London, for the borrowing of 120000^l for the service of Ireland, upon security of the assessment of ninety thousand pound.

Order for money for disbanding the Lancashire Forces.

A Committee appointed to receive Informations against Major General Brown touching his ingage∣ment with the Scots, and with the Earl of Hol∣land, &c. and against Sir William Waller, Sir Jo. * Clotworthy, and Copley, and other Prisoners.

Letters from Scotland, that they are in high dis∣contents and faction, and the Prince expected to come, and reconcile them.

Letters from New-Castle of a Ship of Corn taken by the Irish, that the poor there, are many of them ready to starve, and the meaner sort, not able longer to pay assessments, not having bread to feed their families.

Eight Ships of the Irish Rebels taken by the Parliaments Ships.

[10.] Debate of several acts for prohibiting Ministers to meddle with State affairs in their Pulpits.

And for prohibiting the Eating of Flesh meat certain daies in the Week for a time, and for a∣bating prizes of Corn, and to forbid the making of malt for a time.

And of a Declaration of the Parliament, of their resolution to settle Religion, according to Pres∣bytery, and a full maintenance to the Ministers.

Order that the Speaker, Mr. of the Rolls, the * Judges, and Masters of the Chancery, should have a Commission under the Great Seal, to sit and hear causes in the Rolls, in absence of the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal.

Orders for money for several Forces.

The Council of War found Colonel Poyer guilty upon the Articles charged against him.

Upon a Report that the twelve thousand Eng∣lish designed for Ireland intended to march into Scotland, they went on there to raise their defen∣sive Army of ten thousand.

Discontent in London, about the unequal laying * of the assessment, the Rich men being under-rated, and the poorer men over-rated.

[11.] A Report from the Council of State of several proposals, agreed upon as to the Forces that shall go for Ireland, was confirmed by the House, and the Commitment of Lilburn and his * fellows by the Council, was approved by the House, and Ordered that they be tryed by the Common-Law, and Mr. Atturney Prideaux to prosecute them in the upper Bench.

A Proclamation published by the General for the observation of former orders for the Army, and that no Officer be absent from his charge without leave, and to prevent misdemeanours of the Souldiers.

At the Council of State, some discourses a∣mong them, of sending Whitelock Ambassadour * extraordinary into Holland.

Against this he laboured, and urged the burden of the business in Chancery lying upon him, and (which gave most satisfaction, and as he believed in this jealous age did prevent his journey) he ur∣ged my Lord Willoughbies being in those parts; which by reason of their relation, might with some men, raise a jealousie upon him.

They again urged the fitness of him for this im∣ployment, his knowledge of the languages, and being one whom they could trust, &c. but he in∣sisted upon the former matters of excuse, and so the business as to him went off.

[12.] Order for a Writ to elect a new Burgess for Carlisle, in the place of M^r Barwis deceased.

An Ordinance committed to give power to the Committee of Admiralty, to proceed to sentence of Death, in Criminal causes.

Order for the Committee to meet the Common Council of London this afternoon, for borrow∣ing one hundred and twenty thousand pound for Ireland.

A long debate upon the Act for Sale of Deans and Chapters lands, and provisoes in it, for al∣lowances out of those lands to itinerary Ministers, and disposing their impropriations, for additional means to the Ministery, recommitted.

An Act for inventorying the late Kings goods, committed, and a Committee appointed to con∣sider of the Sale of his Deer, and Parks, reserving such as shall be needful for the State.

Page  383 The Common Council of London were willing to lend one hundred and twenty thousand pound for Ireland, but disliked the security proposed, and the Committees agreed to treat upon further security.

The Council of War after full hearing of the parties and witnesses, passed sentence of Death * against Colonel Powell, and Major General Laug∣hern, as they had done upon Colonel Poyer before, upon the two first Articles of War.

That such as have intelligence with the Enemy, or any communication with them, without direction from the General shall be punished as Traitors and Rebels; and that none shall relieve the Enemy with money, victuals, ammunition, or harbour, or receive any of them upon pain of Death.

The wife of Major General Laughern presented a Petition to the Court Martial, imploring their mercy to her husband, and that this one unadvised act of his might not cause all his former eminent services to be forgot, and the great loss of her, and his Chil∣dren, and two Sisters by his Death.

At Bristol were discovered three brass pieces of Ordnance, made up in Fatts, sent from London, and directed to the Lord Inchequin in Ireland.

In the Evening the Commissioners of the Seal, the Lord General, the Lieutenant General Cromwel, the Chief Justice Rolls, the Chief Baron, and many Gentlemen of the House, as a Committee of Par∣liament went to the Common Council of London, * to borrow of them 120000^l for Ireland.

The Common Council gave them a fair and hopeful answer by their Recorder.

[13.] Upon a Report from the Committee of Yesterdays transactions with the Common Coun∣cil, and their forwardness, and desire in that bu∣siness, a Committee was appointed to treat with a Committee of Common Council, concerning the advance of the 120000^l for Ireland, and to give them the thanks of the House for their willing∣ness to promote this business.

Order for monies for the Garrisons of Barwick and Carlisle, to be disposed, as the Governour of New-Castle shall direct.

An Act committed for appointing Treasurers for the ninety thousand pound assessment, no Member of the Army to be of this Committee.

Letters from the Hague, that the Prince Elector * arrived there, was slighted by the King of Scot∣land and his Court; that the States appointed a Council to assist the King, to treat with the Scots Commissioners, and commanded all their Mini∣sters, * to pray for no Kings or Princes, but those under whose Government they are.

Letters from Excester, that the Mayor and Justices there, refuse to Execute their Office, and to punish any offenders, perswaded to it by the Ministers, who also inveigh against those that open the Flood-gate of wickedness.

[14.] Order that upon any suit commenced against any Member of Parliament, the Commis∣sioners of the Seal, and the Judges, shall certify * such Members thereof, respectively, and if after such notice, they shall refuse to answer or plead, according to the usual proceedings of Law:

That then the Commissioners of the Seal and the Judges shall award such process against their persons and Estates, as according to Law is meet; and such Members to have no more priviledge in person or Estate, than any other Commoner.

Referred to the Commissioners of the Seal, and to the Judges in their Circuits, to receive com∣plaints against any disaffected Justices of Peace, * and upon proof of the charges against them, to remove them from being Justices of the Peace, as they shall see cause, and to put other well affected persons into Commission in their stead.

A Committee appointed to receive Informa∣tions and complaints against such Ministers as in their Pulpits vilify and asperse the Anthority and late proceedings of Parliament, and to proceed a∣gainst * such Ministers according to justice.

Referred to the Council of State to consider of a stamp for the gold, newly brought from Guin∣nea, * and for the advantage of the State, and in∣couragement of the Merchants.

And to consider how the statutes against trans∣portation of gold and Silver may be strictly put in Execution, and how the melting of Coyn here, and selling of Silver for beyond Seas, may be pre∣vented.

An Act committed, for appointing of Com∣missioners and Treasurers for prize goods, and disposing of all prohibited commodities, for the advantage of the State, and for putting all statutes concerning the same, into Execution.

Referred to the Council of State, a proposition of Colonel Temple, to stop the transportation of Bullion, and all prohibited commodities.

Order that the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, be required to give in the names of such persons, as they conceive will be fit for Judges, to supply the places that are vacant.

[16.] Upon the Death of Sir Francis Pile Knight of the shire for Berks, a Writ issued out for a new election, and the Sheriff returned the Earl of Pem∣broke * with all his titles, to be chosen Knight of the shire for Berks, primae impressionis; the House appro∣ved of the election, and admitted the Earl a Mem∣ber of the House of Commons, and his Lordship attended by many eminent Members was received into the House with great respect.

Referred to a Committee to examine and consi∣der the impositions laid upon Corn and Coals, and the ingrossing of Corn, the Earl of Pembroke named of this Committee.

Oxford Petition referred to the Committee for * regulating the University of Oxford.

Order that none go beyond Seas without li∣cence, and an ingagement to act nothing against the Common-Wealth.

A Petition from Colonel Poyer for Mercy.

A Petition often thousand well affected persons of London, Westminster, Southwark, and the Ham∣letts, in the behalf of Lilburn, Walwyn, Prince * and Overton:

Complaining of the illegal proceedings against them, by power of Souldiers, and undue examinations of them, &c. and prayeth their inlargement from pri∣son, and that for the future no person may be censured, condemned, or molested, concerning life, limb, liberty, or estate, but for the breach of some Law first made, and published, and that the Tryals of all such causes may be left to subordinate Magistrates, and ordinary proper Courts of Justice.

That the Execution of Civil affairs, may be wholly freed from the interposition of the Sword; and that Martial Law during the times of Peace, when all Courts are open may not be exercised upon the persons of any, according to Magna Charta, and the Petition of Right.

Nothing done upon these Petitions.

The Inhabitants of Pool subscribed an ingage∣ment to adhere to, and assist their Governour by * Authority of the Parliament or the General and to discover all Plots to the prejudice of the Parlia∣ment.

Letters from Scotland, that they are raising For∣ces to the number of fifteen thousand Horse and Foot.

Letters from Dublin, that the Scots in Ʋlster, are again on Foot with the Govenant, and a Page  [unnumbered] Declaration against the Army in England, which they call the Sectarian Army, that murdered the King; that they have taken in some Towns there.

That Dublin expected to be besieged by Ormond.

That eight of Prince Rupert's Ships went to Scilly, and he with sixteen more went to block up * the Road of Dublin.

[17.] Letters reported by the Council of State, that the Scots in Ʋlster had declared for King Charles the Second; had taken several places, and were set down before London-Derry.

That they demanded the delivery of the Town for the use of the King, and the Governour Sir * Charles Coot to depart the Kingdom.

That Ormond with a party was come within thirty miles of Dublin. The House referred it back to the Council of State to take speedy care hereof.

An Act passed for the Judges of the Admiralty, and for judging of Prizes at Sea, and for incou∣ragement of Seamen.

An Act passed for appointing the Lord Mayor Andrews, Sir John Woolaston, Alderman Dethicke, and Mr. Allen, to be Treasurers for the ninety thousand pounds per mens. Assessment.

Debates about taking away of Tythes, and set∣ling * a sufficient maintenance for the Ministry ano∣ther way, as by an Assessment of twelve pence per pound upon Lands, by Deans and Chapters Lands, Impropriations, &c.

Order for ten thousand pounds for Ireland out of the Welch Compositions.

Order to send to the City to summon all the Companies, to meet and consider their own inte∣rest * about London-Dery, to hasten the advance of the Monies for Ireland, and about sending a Mes∣sage to the Scots, to withdraw their Siege from London-Derry.

The Council of State had intelligence of new Levellers at S^t Margarets Hill, near Cobham in Surry, and at St. George's Hill; and that they * digged the Ground, and sowed it with Roots and Beans, one Everard, once of the Army, and who terms himself a Prophet, is the chief of them; and they were about thirty men, and said that they should be shortly four thousand.

They invited all to come in and help them, and promised them Meat, Drink, and Cloaths; they threaten to pull down Park Pales, and to lay all open; and threaten the neighbours that they will shortly make them all come up to the Hills and work.

The General sent two Troops of Horse to have an account of them.

[18.] Another Petition on the behalf of Lil∣burn, * &c. to the like effect with the former, which had a quick answer from the House, and that the Prisoners should be proceeded against according to Laws in force before their crimes committed.

Debate upon the Act for Sale of Deans and Chapters Lands, and several Votes past for allow∣ances to Ministers and Scholars out of the Reve∣nues of those Lands to the Value of above twenty thousand pounds per annum.

And for the arrears of the Souldiers to be char∣ged upon the Parks and Lands belonging to the Crown; and left to the Lord General and Council of the Army to propound six Persons to be ap∣proved by the House to joyn with others whom the House will name, as Trustees for disposal of those Parks and Lands for that use, and the At∣torney General ordered to bring in a Bill for this purpose.

Upon the Petition of the Lady Capel, referred * to the Committee of Complaints to examine it, and in the mean time, Ordered that the Seque∣strators, do forbear to cut down any more Woods or Timber upon the Lady Capels Lands.

Upon a Charge in a Petition against Mr. Ed∣ward Vaughan a Member of the House, he was Ordered to attend and answer it.

Letters from Sir Charles Coot, of his being * straitly besieged in London-Derry, and that without speedy relief he must be forced to sur∣render.

Ormond sent a second and more peremptory Summons to Colonel Jones at Dublin.

Letters from the Hague, that since the news of Cromwels ingaging for Ireland, the Prince hath no mind to go thither.

[19.] A Solemn Fast kept by the Commons, the Lord General and Officers of the Army.

[20.] Several Members of the House appoin∣ted to go to the Ministers that preached yester∣day, and to give them the thanks of the House.

Order for the third of May next to be a ge∣neral * Fast-day, and a Committee appointed to bring in an Act for dissolving the former Ordi∣nance, for a Monthly Fast, and to injoyn the ob∣servance of such Fast-days as from time to time shall be appointed by Parliament.

An Act recommitted for discharging poor * Prisoners who are not able to pay their debts, and to compel such as are able to pay, and the Committee to confer with the Judges.

Everard and Winstanly, the chief of those * that digged at S^t George's Hill in Surry, came to the General and made a large Declaration to justi∣fy their proceedings.

Everard said he was of the race of the Jews, that all the liberties of the people were lost by the coming in of William the Conquerour, and that ever since, the people of God had lived under Tyranny and Op∣pression worse than that of our Forefathers under the Egyptians.

But now the time of the deliverance was at hand, and God would bring his people out of this slavery, and restore them to their freedom in injoying the Fruits and Benefits of the Earth.

And that there had lately appeared to him a Vision, which bad him, arise and Dig and plow the Earth, and receive the Fruits thereof; that their intent is to restore the Creation to its former condition.

That as God had promised to make the barren Land fruitful, so now what they did, was to renew the ancient Community of injoying the fruits of the Earth, and to distribute the benefit thereof to the poor and needy, and to feed the hungry and cloath the naked.

That they intend not to meddle with any mans Propriety, nor to break down any pales or inclosures; but only to meddle with what was common and untilled, and to make it fruitful for the use of man; that the time will suddenly be, that all men shall willingly come in, and give up their Lands and Estates, and submit to this Community.

And for those that will come in and work, they should have meat, drink, and cloaths, which is all that is necessary to the life of man, and that for money there was not any need of it, nor of Cloaths more than to cover nakedness.

That they will not defend themselves by Arms, but will submit unto Authority, and wait till the promised opportunity be offered, which they conceive to be at hand. And that as their Fore-fathers lived in Tents, so it would be suitable to their condition, now to live in the same, with more to the like effect.

While they were before the General they stood with their Hats on, and being demanded the rea∣son thereof, they said, because he was but their fellow Page  384 Creature; being asked the meaning of that place Give honour to whom honour is due, they said, their mouths should be stopped that gave them that offence.

This was set down the more largely, because it was the beginning of the appearance of this opi∣nion; and that we might the better understand and avoid these weak perswasions.

The Council of the Army after a solemn seek∣ing of God by prayer, cast Lots, which Regi∣ments * of the old Army should go for Ireland, there were fourteen Regiments of Horse and fourteen of Foot of the established Army, which came to the Lot.

And it being resolved that four Regiments of Horse, and four of Foot should go upon the ser∣vice, ten Blanks and four Papers with Ireland, writ in them: were put into a Hat, and being all shuffled together, were drawn out by a Child, who gave to an Officer of each Regiment in the Lot, the Lot of that Regiment, and being in this impartial and inoffensive way, no Regiment could take exceptions at it:

The Regiments whose Lot it fell to go were of Horse, Iretons, Scroopes, Hortons, and Lamberts; of Foot, Ewers, Cooks, Hewsons, and Deans. Se∣veral troops of Dragoons, and all the Officers whose Regiments were to go expressed much for∣wardness.

Letters from the Hague, that the Swedish Am∣bassadour there saluted the King of Scotland, and condoled the death of his Father; and that he * and the Danish Ambassadour invited the States to joyn with them in assisting the King of Scots, to gain his birth-right.

[21.] Monies charged upon the Excise, Or∣dered to be taken off from that Receipt, and charged upon Deans and Chapters Lands.

Order that the Speaker be Authorised from * Time to Time, to Sign such Letters as should be agreed on by the Council of State to be sent to the States of the United Provinces.

The General sent an Order for Major General * Laughern, Colonel Poyer, and Colonel Powell, to draw Lots which of them should die, the other two to be spared their lives. In two of the Lots was written, Life given by God, the third Lot was a Blank, the Prisoners were not willing to draw their own destiny, but a Child drew the Lots and gave them, and the Lot fell to Colonel Poyer to die.

The Commissioners sate in Chancery by seven a Clock in the Morning and heard many motions, because two of the Motion daies in this Term, were disappointed by the Fast-days. After the Motions they heard eleven Causes, then they rose.

[23.] An Act recommitted for setting the Poor People to work and punishing Vagrants.

The Act for punishing Criminal matters by the Court of Admiralty, passed.

The Act passed for repealing the former Act for observation of a Monthly Fast, and requi∣ring such to be kept as Fast-days, which should be appointed by special order of Parliament.

Licence given for the French Ambassadour to transport eight Horses and eight Mares Custom Free.

The Amendments passed to the Act for Sale of Deans and Chapters Lands, and Rowland Wil∣son Esq was Voted one of the Trustees.

Vote for one hundred pounds per annum for Mounsieur du Moulin out of the twenty thou∣sand * pound per annum for Augmentation to Mi∣nisters.

Some hundreds of Women attended the House with a Petition on the behalf of Lilburn and the rest, it was reproachful and almost Scolding, and much to the same effect with former Petitions for them. *

An Act passed to authorise the Court of Admi∣ralty to proced to Sentence in divers causes, not∣withstanding prohibitions to the contrary.

Colonel Popham one of the Admirals was out * at Sea with one Squadron of Ships, Colonel Blake, and Colonel Dean, the other two Admirals, were with another Squadron in the Downs.

A petition to the General and Officers of the Army, for poor Prisoners for debt to be released.

A Flemish Ship bound for Ireland was taken, with sixty Field Officers, and one hundred other Officers Cavaliers.

Letters from Scotland, that the Levies of Soul∣diers * there go on apace, that divers new Insur∣rections were in that Kingdom, that their new King was unwilling to put away Montross from him.

The Council of State wrote to Major General Ashton, to disband Captain Bambers Troop by force, and to secure the Officers of it; because they had disobeyed the Orders of the Council, and taken Free-quarter.

[24.] Upon a Petition from Kendal, referred to the Council of State to consider of Convoys for Merchants Ships, and to send to Hamburgh and other parts for Corn to be imported.

A Petition from Colonel Poyers wife for spa∣ring * her Husbands life, laid aside.

The Women were again at the House with a * Petition in the behalf of Lilburn and the rest, but could not get it received.

Orders for six Commissioners of the Customs, and about other Officers of the Customs.

The King put off his answer to the Scots Com∣missioners * with him at the Hague, telling them he was to receive the Sacrament, keep a day of Humiliation, and entertain several Foreign Am∣bassadours, and until these things were over, he desired to be excused.

The Prince Elector gave the King a Visit, had * a Chair set for him, was desired to put on his Hat, and parted friendly from the King, who sent the Lord Treasurer Cottington, and the Lord Keeper in his name afterwards to give the Prince Elector a Visit.

[25.] Upon a Letter from the Earl of Nor∣thumberland, * the House Voted, That the Lady Elizabeth, one of the late Kings Children, should not have leave to go beyond Seas.

That the Kings Children should not be put un∣der the tuition of any Member of Parliament.

That Sir Edward Harrington should be intrusted with them, That three thousand pound per annum be allowed to him for their maintenance.

The forms of the new Coyn were agreed on by the House to be thus,

On the one side to be the Arms of England, and * a Laurel, and a Palm on each side, with this inscrip∣tion about it, The Commonwealth of England.

On the other side of the Coyn to be the Arms of England and Ireland, with this inscription, God with Ʋs.

Order that the Attorney General bring in In∣dentures, and an Act for establishing this form of Coyn.

The Women Petitioners again attended at the * door of the House for an answer to their Petiti∣on concerning Lilburn and the rest. The House sent them this answer by the Sergeant:

That the Matter they petitioned about, was of an * higher concernment than they understood, that the Page  [unnumbered] House gave an answer to their Husbands, and there∣fore desired them to go home, and look after their own business, and meddle with their huswifry.

Order for a Bill to settle the twenty thousand pound for Augmentation to Ministers, &c.

Col. Poyer was shot to death in Covent-Garden, and died very penitently. *

[26.] Upon a report from the Council of State, that they thought for setling the peace of the Nation, that there should be an Act of * Oblivion, the House Ordered one to be drawn up: And Voted,

That the time to be set in the Act of Oblivion, * from which no Action or Suit shall be commen∣ced or prosecuted for any thing said or done in the time of War, shall be before the first day of this Term.

Order that such as shall discover any monies rais∣ed to be imployed against the Parliament, should have the sixth part of what they should discover: and the remainder to be imployed for the service of Ireland in this Expedition.

Order that the Committee of the Revenue do speedily pay to Colonel Henry Martyn, a Mem∣ber * of the House, three thousand pound, which Sum he had formerly advanced for the service of this Nation.

Order touching the arrears of the Dutchy of Lancaster.

Referred in a special manner to the Commissio∣ners of the Seal to relieve according to equity and justice, such persons as have lain under the power of the Enemy, and have been thereby disabled to pay their debts, yet are sued at Law, and liable to great penalties.

Referred to the Council of State, to receive from two Gentlemen a Proposition made by * them for the great advance of Learning and Arts, and to treat with the Gentlemen thereupon, and report their opinions to the House.

Orders touching the Officers of the Customs.

Order for the Barons of the Exchequer, and the Committee of the Revenue to consult together, how the Arrears due by Papists may be collect∣ed, and that the Arrears of Fee-farm rents be speedily paid.

Order for the Speaker to sign Letters from time to time, tendered to him by the Committee of the * Army.

Five Troopers condemned to die by the Coun∣cil of War, for a mutiny at the Bull in Bishopsgate-street, * refusing to march upon their Colonels Or∣ders, and violently fetching away the Colours from the Cornets quarters.

Upon their humble Petition the General par∣doned them; but another, one Lockier was executed.

The Levellers were driven away from St. George's Hill in Surry by the Country people.

[27.] Debate of the Act for Sale of Deans and Chapters Lands.

Order for the Committee to meet touching Colonel Pophams arrears.

Sir Edward Harrington desired to be excused from taking the charge of the Kings Children. *

Order for one thousand three hundred pound for Plymouth Garrison.

Mr. Andrews re-admitted a Member.

[28.] The House spent the whole day about perfecting the Act for sale of Deans and Chap∣ters Lands.

[30.] The Act passed for Sale of Deans and Chapters Lands, and ordered to be Printed.

An Act passed giving power to the Commissio∣ners to administer an Oath agreed upon, in some cases of the Customs.

Letters from Lancashire of their want of Bread, so that many Families were starved; that there were many Souldiers quartered, pretending for Ireland, shew no Commission, yet make Assess∣ments for fourteen shillings a week for a Horse-man, and seize goods for default, and free-quar∣ter, and give the seed Corn to their Horses.

Referred to the Council of State, and by them to the General to reduce those in Lancashire.

An Act passed for Justices of Peace for the County Palatine of Lancashire as for other Coun∣ties.

By Order of the House, the Speaker sent Let∣ters to the Commissioners in the several Counties, for the speedy collecting the Assessment of nine∣ty thousand pound per mens. for the Forces in England and Ireland.

Some who counterfeited the Pass of the Coun∣cil, and by pretence thereof got Money in Suf∣folk (which they said was for the relief of Ire∣land) were committed to Peter-house.

Order of the General that no Regiment that is to stay in England, do entertain any of the Forces designed for Ireland.

M^r. Lockier a Trooper who was Shot to death * by sentence of the Court Martial, was buried in this manner.

About one hundred went before the Corps, and * five and six in a File, the Corps was then brought, with six Trumpets sounding a Souldiers Knell, then the Troopers Horse came cloathed all over in mourning and led by a Footman.

The Corps was adorned with bundles of Rose∣mary, one half stained in blood, and the Sword of the deceased with them.

Some thousands followed in Ranks and Files, all had Sea-Green and Black Ribbon tied on their Hats, and to their Breasts, and the Women brought up the Rear.

At the new Church-Yard in Westminster some thousands more of the better sort met them, who thought not fit to march through the City, many looked upon this Funeral, as an affront to the Parliament and Army; others called them Levellers, but they took no notice of any of them.

Letters from Ireland that Colonel Tothills * Regiment of one thousand two hundred and fifty was not landed, but beaten back by Tem∣pest to Anglesey,

That London-Derry could not hold out the Siege; That Colonel Monk stood off, and did nothing, being, (as he said) not in a capacity.

Letters from Newcastle that many in Cumber∣land * and Westmerland died in the high ways for want of bread, and divers left their habitati∣ons, travelling with their Wives and Chil∣dren to other parts to get relief, but could have none.

That the Committees and Justices of the Peace of Cumberland, Signed a Certificate, That there were thirty thousand Families that had neither Seed nor Bread-corn, nor Money to buy either, and they desired a Collection for them, which was made, but much too little to relieve so great a multitude.

Letters from Berwick, that the Scots troubles in∣crease, * that there are among them, five for the King, for one against him; that they are incensed at the death of the Duke and Marquess Huntly, and expect an agreement with the King; That they take divers English Cavaliers into their Army.

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May, 1649.

[May 1.] Debate of an Act to make many things Treason in relation to the Common-wealth.

As malitiously to affirm the present Government to be tyrannical, usurped, on unlawful; Or that the Commons in Parliament, are not the Supream * Authority; or to endeavour to alter the Govern∣ment.

Or to affirm the Parliament, or Councel of State, to be tyrannical, or unlawful, or to endeavour to sub∣vert them, or stir up Sedition against them.

Or for Souldiers to contrive the Death of their Ge∣neral, or Lieutenant General, or others, to endeavour to raise Monies, or War against the Parliament, or to joyn to invade England or Ireland, to counterfeit the Great Seal, or to kill any Member of Parliament, or Judge in their Duty.

An Act committed for settling the Repub∣lique.

Letters from General Popham from Faymouth, that he fought with a Squadron of Prince Ruperts Ships, took the Guinney Frigot, which had 34 Guns, and 20 other Vessels.

Letters from Ireland, that Dublyn was in great danger, and that Ormond had totally routed two Regiments of the Parliament Party.

Letters from Bristol, that the Levellers were very active in those parts, and took much with the People. *

Lilbourn, Walwyn, Prince, Overton published their Agreement of the People to this Ef∣fect. *

• [1] The Supream Authority of this Nation to be a Representative of 400.
• [2] That 200 be an House, and the major Voice concluding to the Nation.
• [3] All publick Officers to be capable of Subjection, those of Salary not to be Mem∣bers.
• [4] No Members of one Representative to be chosen of the next.
• [5] This Parliament to end the first Wednesday in August 1649.
• [6] If this omit to order it, that the People pro∣ceed to Elections.
• [7] A new Representative to be the next day after this is dissolved.
• [8] The next and future Parliaments, each to stand for one whole Year.
• [9] The Power to be without consent of a∣ny.
• [10] They not to make Laws to compel in mat∣ters of Religion.
• [11] None to be compelled to fight by Sea or Land against his Conscience.
• [12] None to be questioned concerning the Warrs, but in pursuance to Authority.
• [13] All Priviledges of any Person, from Courts of Justice to be null.
• [14] Not to give Judgement against any, where no Law was provided before.
• [15] Not to depend longer upon the incertain Inclination of Parliament.
• [16] None to be punished for refusing to answer against themselves.
• (17) No appeal after 6 Months after the end of Representatives.
• (18) None to be exempted for beyond-Sea∣trade, where others are free.
• (19) No Excise or Custom to be above four Months after next Parliament.
• (20) Mens Persons not to be imprisoned for Debt, nor their Estates free. *
• (21) Mens Lives not to be taken away, but for Murder, or the like.
• (22) Men upon Tryals for Life, Liberty, &c. to have Witnesses heard.
• (23) Tithes not to continue longer than the next Representative.
• (24) Every Parish to choose their own Mini∣ster, and to force none to pay.
• (25) Conviction for Life, Liberty, &c. to be by twelve Neighbours sworn.
• (26) None to be exempted from Offices for his Religion only.
• (27) The People in all Counties to choose all their Publique Officers.
• (28) Future Representations to justify all Debts, Arrears, &c.
• (29) No Forces to be raised, but by the Repre∣sentations in being.
• (30) This Agreement not to be nulled, no Estates levelled, nor all things common.

Montrosse was sent Ambassador into Spain, to * declare the Kings sad Condition, the executing of his Father, and keeping him from his Birthright, the like to be to France, Denmark, and Swe∣den.

(2) Several Petitions presented from London in * behalf of Lilbourn, and the rest; from Essex for the same, from Cambridgeshire, about Sea Breaches; from London, for payment of publick Faith Mo∣ny, another for Relief of such have been sentenced for adhering to the Parliament; another in behalf of the Commons of Lincolnshire.

Another Petition from Suffolk to the like Ef∣fect, with former Petitions for taking away Tiths, &c. and for Liberty of Conscience, the Petitio∣ners had thanks for their former good Services, and Present civil Petitioning.

(3) The Publick Fast Day.

One Elliot, a Person towards the Law, and others ingaged Souldiers in the Execution of civil Process, the General declared his dislike thereof, in a Letter to the Lord Chief Justice, and pray∣ed his care to punish it.

One Do• committed to the Marshal, to be try∣ed by a Councel of War, for pretending a Com∣mission from the Officers of the Army, to collect Arrears due for Spiritual Livings, and thereby got great Sums into his hands.

Also two more for counterfeiting the Generals Hand and Seal, to Protections, for which they received Mony.

(4) Referred to a Committee to regulate the Ʋniversity of Cambridge.

Upon a report from the Councel of State, or∣dered that the Guinny Frigot lately taken, be victualled, mann'd, and set out to Sea.

Referred to the Committee of the Admiralty to consider of the Articles given to the Captain and Seamen upon the taking of that Friget, and whether they may be proceeded against, or not; and touching the Irish Mariners, and the English that revolted.

Referred to the Councel of State to consider how the Mariners and others detained Prisoners in Scylley and Jersy may be relieved and discharg∣ed; the like upon the Petition of Mariners Wives.

The Committee ordered to consider of the in∣direct dealings in the Sale of Bishops Lands, and removing Obstructions therein.

An Act for discharge of Delinquents in Essex, who have compounded.

An Act passed for settling the Rectory and Page  386 Glebelands of Burford upon a Member.

(5) Order for the Isle of Anglesey to have the like Benefit for Compounding, as South Wales had.

Order for L. C. Throckmorton to have a con∣cealed Estate discovered by him, towards his Ar∣rears, he proving it to belong to a Delinquent.

The L. Howard chosen and admitted to be Burgess for Carlisle.

Order for the Speaker to give Passes to those who by the Articles of Pontfract were to go be∣yond Sea.

Petition for Payment of Publique Faith Mo∣ny.

Order for the Accounts of a Member to be sta∣ted, and his Arrears paid out of such concealed Delinquents Estates, as he should discover.

Referred to a Committee to consider of the Petitions and Grievances of all who have not Ar∣ticles upon Rendition of Garrisons performed to them.

[7] Order to discharge from Sequestrations the Lady Capels joynture.

Orders for the Arreares of Colonel Rich.

Mr. Francis Pierepoint satisfyed the Commit∣tee, and was re-admitted to sit in the House.

Order that the Speaker Sign Letters to forrain Ministers, with a Copy of the Act, for seizing all Ships that have Prince Charles his Commission.

Order that the Ingagements for the Navy may be doubled upon Deanes and Chapters Lands.

Referred to a Committee to consider how the Town of Leverpool may be relieved for Losses.

Upon their Petitions, Orders for Pardon and Inlargement of the L. Goring, C. Owen, Lang∣hern, and Powel.

Letters from Berwick, that things in Scotland were bad, that the People increase in Discontent, and Affection to the Royal Party.

The private Souldiers of C. Scroopes Regiment of Horse published their Resolutions not to go for Ireland, till the Ingagements of the Parliament were performed here.

[8] Voted not to continue the Allowance of 12000 l. to the Queen of Bohemia, and that the Committee of the Revenue make a List for the House of all Pensions, and suspend the Payment of them.

The Question whether the Councel of State should pay 1500 l. to the Earl of Rutland, for de∣molishing Belvoir Castle, passed in the Negative. Order for the Commissioners of the Seal to send a Writ to the Lord Mayor to cause to be proclaim∣ed, the Act touching Prize, Ships and Goods.

Iretons Regiment were in Disorder upon Let∣ters from Colonel Scroopes Regiment, to joyn in their Resolution not to go for Ireland, the like of Colonel Reynold's Regiment, and some other Troops designed for Ireland, and they appointed a general rendezvous without their Officers.

Letters from Dublin, that C. Jones sent out a Party under M. Cadogow to surprise Tecroghan, which was hindered by the Fayler of Kildare men, but Cadogow fired above 200 houses in the Town and a great number were killed and burnt, Orders being to kill all but Women and Children, the rest fled into the Castle.

Of Cadogows Men, not one Officer killed, on∣ly three private Suoldiers killed, and three hurt, and in his return with 200 Foot and 20 Horse, he fell upon a Party of the Rebels with his 20 Horse only, disordered them, killed 50, and took 30 Prisoners.

Some Towns were delivered to the Rebels by treachery, and sold for Mony by Captain White, and others.

That Ormond was advanced within 27 Miles of Dublin, that by reason of the great Spoil in the Countries, Corn was with them at 8 l. 10 s. the Barrel, and many dyed in the Highways and Streets for want of Food.

[9] An additional Act passed concerning Se∣questrations in case of Appeals.

The Business of the great Level of the Fennes, referred to a Committee.

Order for payment of Mony into Weavers-Hall, for satisfaction of Mony lent upon the Publick Faith.

Letters from the Generals at Sea of several Ships taken by them.

Several Paroles granted for exchange of Prison∣ers in Scilly and Guernesey.

Letters from Edenburgh. That the Commit∣tee of Estates sent to their Commissioners in Hcl∣land that they adhere to their Instructions, particu∣larly for removal of evil Councellors from the King.

An Order of the General for raising Souldiers in Ireland, and for their March and civil Carriage.

Letters from the Hague that 12 English Cava∣leers, in Disguise, came into a room, where Dr. Dorislaus, who was a publick Minister there for * the Parliament, was with others at Supper, that they murdered him, by stabbing him in several places, and cut his Throat, and one of them said thus dyes one of the Kings Judges.

That the States declared, that they would not assist either side, in the Difference between the Prince of Wales, and the present Power in England

Captain Cook with his Troop forcibly disband∣ed Captain Bambers Troop, and secured the Offi∣cers, the Countrey beat out some other Troops who refused to disband.

Letters from the Hague, that the King of Scots remonstrated to the Scots Commissioners the rea∣sons why he could not comply with their De∣mands, being so very high.

[10] Order for an account to be given to the House, Why the Act against Kingship, was not pro∣claimed in the City.

An Act passed for altering the Original Seales of Denbigh and Montgomery Shires.

An Act passed for altering the Nisi-prius Seal of the upper Bench.

Order touching the Mint-Master.

Referred to a Committee to consider of re∣forming the Abuses in the Marshals Court.

Order for Money for Lieutenant Colonel Beecher.

An Act past for altering the Seal for the Bo∣rough of Southwark.

Order for the Moity of Discoveries of Delin∣quents Estates in Dorsetshire by the Irish Officers, to go to them.

Captain Smith's Troop in Oxfordshire met with * other Troops of the Levellers at Banbury, and there posted up their Declaration.

• 1. Against the present Parliament, and their proceedings.
• 2. Against the Councel of State.
• 3. Against the Councel of the Army.
• 4. Against the proceedings of the late high Court of Justice.

Captain Tomson was a principal Ringleader of these men, he had been formerly condemned by a Councel of War, but by the Mercy of the Gene∣ral was spared; now he marched up and down about 200 Horse, and declared to joyn with those of C. Scroopes, C. Harrisons, and M. G. Skippon's Regiments in their Declaration and Resolution.

He published a Declaration of his own in print intituled Englands Standard advanced, or a Decla∣ration Page  390 from Mr. William Tomson, and the oppres∣sed People of this Nation, now under his Conduct in Oxfordshire, for a new Parliament, by the Agree∣ment of the People.

[11] The House declared that Tomson, and all that adhered to him, or boar Arms without Au∣thority of Parliament, are Rebels, and ordered a Proclamation to this purpose throughout the Na∣tion, and a Letter to the General to suppress them; and directions to M. G. Skippon to sup∣press all Tumults, and Insurrections, and to pre∣serve the Peace of the City, and secure the Parli∣ament, as he shall receive Orders from them, or the Councel of State. And that the Militiaes of Westminster, Southwark, and the Hamlets, take Course for security of the Suburbs, from all Tumults and Insurrections.

Order that the Post-Master taken by Tomson, and discharged upon his Parole, should not ren∣der himself again to Tomson.

Referred to the Councel of State, to take Or∣der for Security of the Parliament and City, and that the Souldiers of the Army joyn with those of the City herein.

Debate of setting a Period to this Parliament, and for electing a new and equal Representative, and ordered to be debated again in a grand Com∣mittee.

An Act committed declaring that the People of this Nation, are a free State and Commonwealth.

Mr. Henry Darley re-admitted to sit in the House, having satisfyed the Committee touching his Absence.

Some of Colonel Scroope's Regiment came in to the General, and several other Troopes sent to him, that they would assist him in reducing the Revolters.

[12] Voted that Lilburn, Walwyn, Prince, and Overton should be restrained as close Prison∣ers apart, and severally, the one from the other, in several Rooms, and not to resort and consult together, and that they should have no Allow∣ance from the State during their Confinement.

An Act passed for taking off free Quarter.

Letters that Colonel Reynolds commanded a Party of about 60 Horse to fall into the Levellers * Quarters at Banbury, who by some treachery, in the Town had notice thereof, they drew up into a Body, but held up at a Lanes end by Lieutenant Parry and Captain Owen.

They finding it difficult to force Colonel Rey∣nolds his men, cryed a Parly, which Parrey and Owen having no Power to do, refused, but would for bear fighting till the Colonel advanced, upon whose coming they were contented to submit.

Upon the delivery of his two Colours he dis∣charged the rest, dispersed them to their homes by Passes, but secured two or three of the chief Ringleaders, and such as were Officers in com∣mon in this Business.

Tomson the chief, fled upon the approach of Colonel Reynolds unto Banbury, they killed Cap∣tain Parrey, and Reynolds might have killed them all, but he forbore it. The General marched af∣ter the Levellers, Collonel Whaley's Regiment de∣clared to adhere to the General.

[14] The Act passed, declaring what shall be Treason against the State, and present Govern∣ment, * and ordered to be sent into all the Coun∣tries, and a Copy of it to the General to be read to the Officers and Souldiers of the Army.

And Act passed for making Mr. Scobel Clerk of the Parliament, and referred to a Committee to repair the Losses of Mr Brown Clerk of the Par∣liament to the Lords House, and a Person well af∣fected to the present Government.

Orders for Provisions for the Admirals at Sea, and concerning the Customes.

Upon a report from the Councel of State of the Examination of three of the Servants of Dr. Do∣rislaus, concerning the murder of their Master; * Order for a Declaration to be published in that Business, and for 200 l. per annum to be given to his Son for life, and 500 l. a piece to his Daugh∣ters, and 250 l. for his Funeral.

Upon the Petition of Widdows whose Hus∣bands were slain in the Parliaments Service, refer∣ed to a Committee to consider of the State of Hos∣pitals, and how in them, or otherwise, Provision may be made for the Wives and Children of such, and for maimed Soldiers.

Letters from the Generals Quarters that he was marching towards the mutinous Troops, and sent a Letter to them to Marlborough, requiring their Obedience, and to submit, or else tells them what they must expect.

They sent an Answer, with Expressions of an respect to the General, acknowledged themselves his Souldiers; but as to the Journey for Ireland, they could not go with safe Consciences, being contrary to their Ingagement at Triploe Heath.

They desire according thereunto, that a gene∣ral Councel of the Army may be called, consisting of two Officers, and two Souldiers of every Regi∣ment, with the general Officers, and in their Judgments they will acquiesce.

Letters from Scotland, that those in London Derry sallied out, and gave a great Defeat to the Besiegers, and that the Committee of Estates in Scotland, published a Declaration against Middle∣ton, Ogleby, and the Gourdons as Traytors.

[15.] Debate divers hours in a grand Com∣mittee, and afterwards in the House, about put∣ting a Period to this Parliament, and referred to a Committee to consider of the settling the Suc∣cessions of future Parliaments, and regulating their Elections, present Heads to the House con∣cerning the same.

Order that the Lieutenant of the Tower take care that Lilburn, and the rest have necessary Pro∣visions for their Subsistence.

Letters that the General marched after the * Mutineers, who were twelve Colours, and attemp∣ting to march over Newbridge towards Ox∣ford, but were forced back by Colonel Reynolds, then they went over at a Ford, and marched to Burford.

That the General pursued them, and about twelve a clock at night, coming near the Town, sent a Forlorn under Captain Okey. Who drew up a Party of Dragoons, which met with the Mu∣tineers Scouts, drove them into the Town, and so fell in with them, and the Generals Regiment of Horse, and other Forces followed.

That the Mutineers made some Resistance, by firing out at the Windows, but the Generals Of∣ficers setting the Miseries they would bring them∣selves and the Town into, they yielded upon Quarter, which was given to them.

There were taken in the Town near 900 Horse and Arms, and 400 Prisoners, and 12 Colours, being almost their whole Party, and not above 40 that were in the Town escaped.

Letters from the Hague, that the States cause earnest Inquisition to be made after these that murdered Dr. Dorislaus; and promised 1000 Guilders to him that bringeth any of them; and published it death to any who shall harbour any of the Murderers.

That the Danish Ambassador sits with the P. his Page  388 Councel, the Swedes promise men enough, and Lorraine his Assistance, but that Money is want∣ing.

That C. Bard a Baronet was apprehended by Order of the States, and Montross, and the L. Hoptan questioned for the Murder of Dorislaus. *

Orders touching the Imposition upon New-Castle Coales to take off as much as might be of it; and about Provisions for the Garrisons of New-Castle, Tinmouth, and Berwick, and Car∣lisle.

Order for the Commissioners of the Seal to issue out a Commission of Oyer and Terminer to try some Mosse Troopers.

Referred to a Committee to consider of bring∣ing in Fines and Compositions, notwithstanding Judgments and Extents upon Delinquents Estates.

Order about Collectors Accounts.

Upon a Report from the Councel of State, that * Sir Robert Harley Mr. of the Mint, refused to stamp any Coyn with any other stamp than for∣merly; The House ordered that a Tryal of the Pixe should be made at Sir Robert Harlie's charge, they put him out of his place, and made Dr. Gourdon the Physitian, Mr. of the Mint in his room.

The House approved Sir Arthur Haselrigg his putting Captain Batten out from being Govern∣our of the Holy Island.

Letters from the General to the House, of his taking and dispersing the Mutineers, the House gave Captain Bridges, who brought the Letter 150 l. to buy him Horses.

Referred to the Councel of State to examine the Correspondence between some in London, and the Mutineers.

Cornet Dean and Tomson the chief of the Mu∣tineers, were by a Councel of War sentenced to die, and Dean was very penitent.

The General sent out his Warrant to all Justi∣ces of Peace, to apprehend any of the Mutineers, that should be found in those parts, that they might be brought to Tryal.

[17] Debate all day of the case of Sir John Danvers, and the Lady Gargrave his Sister, about the Will of the Earl of Danby their Brother, the House declared the Will to be void, and referred the matter to a Committee.

A Declaration of C. Whaley and all his Officers and Souldiers, reciting the good Intentions of the * Parliament, and near the effecting, for settling the peace of the Nation, setting out a Fleet to secure Trade, and prevent Invasions, providing for the Pay of the Army, and their Arrears, and taking off free Quarter, and for the Relief of Ireland.

Which are endeavoured to be obstructed by the designs of the common Enemy, to the ruine of that Nation, and dishonour of the Army, and hazard of this Common Wealth.

That divers have wickedly gone about to divide the Army, to perswade those Soldiers, to whose lot it is fallen to go for Ireland, to refuse that Service, and to seek by force to dissolve the Parliament, and Councel of State, and cast off the General.

They disclaim these traiterous Plots and Actions, and utterly abhor them, and resolve to continue their due Obedience to the Parliament, the General, Lieu∣tenant General, and others in Authority, and ingage to stand and fall with them.

[18] An Act for establishing of Courts in every County, for the probate of Wills, Admi∣nistrations, Marriages, Divorces, &c. was upon the Question rejected, and referred to a Commit∣tee to draw up another Act for the same purpose, according to the sense of the House in this De∣bate.

Debate touching the taking away of Tithes.

The House declared their Sence of the care of the States of Holland to find out the Authors of the horrid Murder of Dr. Dorislaus, and hoped * that the States would be careful of the Parlia∣ments Agent Mr. Strickland now there.

Instructions agreed for the Mr. of the Ceremo∣nies for a message to be delivered by him to the States Ambassador here.

The House declared, That the Lives of those Per∣sons of the Kings party, who were excepted from pardon, should answer for the Life of Dr. Dorislaus.

The Parliaments Ships brought in Provisions to Dublin.

The Mutineers taken at Burford, were by a Councel of War sentenced to die.

[19] Divers Delinquents complained of the greatness of their Fines, and referred to the Com∣mittee of Goldsmiths-Hall.

Divers of the Mutineers at Burford were shot to death, Tomsons Brother was penitent, others dyed desperately.

Upon the penitence of them craving Mercy, and acknowledging their Fault, Cromwel brought them word from the General that only, every 10th. man should die.

Their chief Leader Tomson got Possession of Northampton, and of the Ordnance, Ammunition, * Provisions, and Mony there, with 2. Troops of Horse, and some Levellers out of the Country came in to him.

[21] Letters from the General that Thomson being gone from Northampton to a Town near Wel∣lingborow, M. Butler was sent with a select Par∣ty of Horse to pursue him, who fell into his Quar∣ters, and took his Men, and Thompson himself escaped to a Wood, Butler pursued, beset the Wood, and sent a Party into it, where they found Thomson.

He was well mounted, and though alone, yet he desperately rode up to Butlers Party, shot a Cornet, and wounded another, and then retreat∣ed to a Bush, having received two Shots him∣self.

When the Party began again to draw near to him, he charged again with his Pistol, and re∣ceived another Shot, and retreated, the third time he came up, saying, he scorned to take Quarter, and then a Corporal with a Carabine charged with seven Bullets, gave him his Deaths Wound, that the Lieutenant of an Oxfordshire Troop was likewise slain.

Order for the Commissioners of the Seal to is∣sue out Commissions of Oyer and Terminer to fit Persons in Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire for Tryal of the Persons taken in the late Rebelli∣on.

Order that the Councel of State, the Lord Major, and the Justices of Peace, and Offi∣cers of the Militia in London and Westminster, do take care for appreh ending such as were in the late Rebellion, and that the Attorney General prepare a Proclamation for the apprehending of them in the several Counties.

The Pension of 500 l. per annum to the Earl of Nottingham, ordered to be continued, and by the means of Sir Arthur Haselrigge and White∣lock, the Countess his Wife had the other 500 l. per annum ordered for her.

An Act past, for draining the great Level of the Fennes.

Salary of 4000 l. per annum to Dr. Gourdon as Master of the Mint.

A Declaration published of the Parlia∣ments ill Resentment of the horrid Murder per∣petrated * Page  389 on the Body of Isaac Dorislaus, Dr. of the Laws, their Resident at the Hague.

An Act published, declaring and constituting the People of England to be a Commonwealth and Free State. *

Letters from Scotland that Lieutenant Gene∣ral David Lesley, defeated those in the North of Scotland, for which a day of thanksgiving was ap∣pointed, and for the General Deliverances and Successes expressed in a Declaration.

That a Plot of a new Rebellion, and to kill the Marquess of Argyle, and the L. Burlegh in St. Johns Town, was discovered by one of their own Party, and divers of the Conspirators taken and executed.

Letters from Portsmouth that the Levellers be∣gan to appear in those Parts, and in Devonshire, but the Army Soldiers whom they expected to joyn with them, were readier to fight against them.

[22] Order for a Letter to be sent from this Parliament to the Parliament of Scotland, for a right understanding and firm League, and Amity between the two Nations, and that Commissio∣ners of both Parts, may meet and treat for that purpose.

Referred to the Committee of the Army to prepare Copies of the Act touching free Quarter, to be sent to every Regiment of the Army, with a Letter to the General, to cause it to be obser∣ved.

Order for the Committee of Haberdashers-Hall to have power to give Oaths to Witnesses, and for an Act to impower all Committees to do the like.

Upon Mr. Mabbols Desire, and Reasons against * licencing of Books to be printed, he was dicharg∣ed of that Imployment.

The General and Lieutenant General, and o∣ther Officers of the Army were solemnly welcom∣ed, and highly feasted at Oxford, and the Proctor * Zanchey presented the General, and Lieutenant General, Drs. of Laws; and other Officers, Masters of Arts, and divers learned and congra∣tulatory Speeches were made to them by the Vice-Chancellor, the Proctors and other Heads, and Officers of the University.

[23] Several Votes of the Committee at Goldsmiths-Hall touching Delinquents, and their Compositions confirmed by the House, and order∣ed to be Printed.

Upon a Letter from the General for a Lecture to be set up in Oxford, and for Dr. Renolds, Mr. Carrol, and Mr. Thomas Goodwyn to be Lecturers there, referred to the Committtee of Oxford to have it done.

Visitors added for the University of Oxford.

Upon a Report from the Councel of State, re∣ferred to them to take care for repairing the Cast∣les of Sandown, Deal, and Wymere.

Some Mariners that revolted, and since were taken by the Parliaments Ships, were tryed by a Councel of Sea Officers, and executed.

Letters from the Hague of great Preparations for the new King of Scotland, to go to Sea, that Montross is to go for Scotland, and to have such Forces as Germany, Sweden, and Denmark afford.

[24] Upon the Desire of the Towns of Sa∣rum, Pool, and the County of Devon, who had ad∣vanced considerable Summs for the Parliament, Order that they might double those Sums in the purchase of Deans and Chapters Lands.

Order for the D. of Glocester, and the Lady * Elizabeth, the late Kings Children to be under the tuition of the Countess of Carlisle, and 3000 l. per annum allowed for their Maintainance.

Order for Repayment of Mony lent by the Ci∣ty for carrying on the Treaty.

Order for 3 pence per pound Salary for the Trustees for sale of Bishops Lands.

Order that the Speaker writing to Forraign States, should stile himself William Lental Speak∣er of the Parliament of England.

A Committee named, to peruse the Orders of the House after they should be drawn up, and to see that they should be rightly entred.

A Provost Marshal appointed with power to seize upon Malignants, and disaffected Persons.

[26] The Act touching Debts debated, and recommitted.

Order for Mony for poor Widdows, and Wives of Soldiers.

Report by Lieutenant General Cromwel of the suppressing of the Levellers, the House gave him their hearty thanks for that great Service, and ordered one of thir Members to attend the Gene∣ral with the hearty thanks of the House for his great Service in that Business, and ordered a ge∣neral day of thanksgiving for that great Mercy.

[28] An Act passed for auditing the Accounts of the Soldiery, and securing of their Arrears, particular Care being had of those who shall go for Ireland.

The Act for giving Power to all Committees to give Oaths, reported from the Committee, and upon the Question rejected, and an Act for conti∣nuance of the making of Salt-peter as formerly was rejected.

Referred to a Committee to consider how Deeds, remaining with the Records of the Court of Wards, may be delivered out to the Owners.

Referred to a Committee to consider what Powers are fit to be continued to the Committee of Haberdaeshers-Hall, and to examine their Ac∣counts.

Orders touching Sequestrations, and Compo∣sitions of Delinquents.

The Parliaments Ships took five Officers going for Ireland, in a Ship of the States, and sent them up Prisoners.

Letters from Lancashire of great Scarcity of Corn, and that the Famine was sore among them, after which the Plague overspread it self in ma∣ny parts of the Countrey, taking away whole Fa∣milies together, and few escaped where any House was visited, and that the Levellers got into Arms, but were suppressed speedily by the Governour.

[29] The Act passed for draining the great Level of the Fennes.

Another past, for the 20000 l. per annum for maintainance of Ministers and Schollars, &c.

Upon a report by Lieutenant General Cromwel of the readiness of the Soldiers to go for Ireland, if Mony were provided for them; several Orders were made for that purpose.

The Petitions of Sir Peter Temple and his Wife, and of his Creditors, referred to a Committee.

Letters from Chester of relief of Dublin with Provisions from England.

Letters from the Hague, that the Prince could not obtain from the States, such an assistance of Shipping as he desired.

The Governour of Jersy invited the Prince thi∣ther and put out of the Island all whom he suspect∣ed to be well affected to the Parliament.

The Parliaments Ships took two Ships, and thirty Pieces of Ordinance going for Ireland to the Rebels, and many English Officers, Some of them suspected to have had a hand in the Murder of Dr. Dorislaus, were sent Prisoners to Pendennis Castle.

Page  387 [30] Referred to a Committee to state the Business of the Isle of Anglesey in Relation to their Compositions, and Sir Hugh Owen's Sequestrati∣ons discharged upon the Articles of Anglesey.

Referred to the Committee of the Navy to ex∣amine the Accounts and Business of Captain Dick and Captain Coningham, in Relation to Ireland, and to bring in an Act for settlement thereof, the like for the Business of my L. Forbes, and concern∣ing the Original Contract with the Adventurers for Ireland.

Debate touching the Arrears of the Dutch Offi∣cers.

Referred to the two chief Justices, and chief Baron to prepare an Act for settling the business between the Miners in Derbyshire, and the Earl of Rutland.

Letters from Ireland, that the little Quantity of Corn lately brought in thither hath much re∣freshed and incouraged the Inhabitants and Soul∣diers, and that the Parliaments Ships have cleared that Coast, that the Rebels are in much Division among themselves.

The Act for abolishing Kingly Government, and establishing a Free State, was solemnly proclaimed in London by the Lord Mayor, and twelve Alder∣men present with him.

Letters of the General his going to the Isle of Wight to view it, and the Castles there, and his * Entertainment with the great Guns and Feasting, and of his coming from thence to Southampton, where he was saluted with great Guns round the Town, and great Feasting.

That from thence he went to Portsmouth up∣on the same business to view the Fortifications, from thence he came to Guildford, the Major and Officers there shewed him all respect, and near the Town he had a rendezvous of the Army.

He spake to the several Regiments exhorting them to Obedience, and shewing them the danger that the late Mutineers might have brought the whole Nation into, if God had not prevented it.

[31] A Committee from the Common Coun∣cel of London, brought a Message to the House, to * desire them on the day of thanksgiving for sup∣pressing the Levellers, to dine with the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Councel at Gro∣cers-Hall, and that they might have the favour to Solemnize that Day with the House, at such a Church as they should be pleased to nominate.

Voted that Christ-Church should be the Place of meeting for the Parliament, and City to solem∣nize that Day, & that the House did accept of the Invitation from the City, and ordered the hearty thanks of the House to be given them for their constant, and great Affections to the Parliament and Nation.

The Committee of common Councel then in∣vited the General and Officers of the Army to the same Feast, which was well accepted of by them, and thanks returned to the City.

Report of proclaiming the Act against King-ship, in the City, and that Alderman Chambers, and Sir Thomas Soames would not accompany the Lord Mayor therein, for which contempt they were ordered to appear at the Bar of the House.

Order for the Accounts of Mr. Rowland Wilson as Muster Master General of the Forces of War∣wick and Coventry to be Stated.

Referred to the Committee of absent Members to consider what Members have not appeared in the House Jan. 11th. last, and what Members are, and what Members are fit to be admitted, and what expelled.

Order to get in 6000 l. in the hands of Mr. Gel a Member of the house, Receiver for Derbyshire, unaccounted for.

A Representation of the Officers and Souldiers of Lieutenant General Cromwells Regiment to the * General reciting the great Successes God had given to the Army under his Conduct, and the late horrid and unnatural Defection of some of them from the Parliament and General his Authority. That from their Hearts they disown the having any hand in countenancing the Revolt, and Capitulation of the 12 Troops of the Army, or any others, or the Papers, which have scandalized the Parliament, Councel of State, or Army, and bless God for the General his reducing of them.

They profess to hazard their Lives, and all that is dear to them, for Preservation of this Parliament, and while they are Souldiers, to submit to the General his Authority over them, under the Parliament.

A Declaration came from Portsmouth in Vindi∣cation of themselves and others touching the Le∣vellers.

June, 1649.

(1) Upon a Report from the Commissioners * of the great Seal, of the Names of fit Persons to be Judges, and Barons of the Exchequer, the house voted.

That Serjeant Nicholas, and Mr. Ask be Judges of the upper Bench.

That Serjeant Puleston, and Peter Warburton Esq be Judges of the Common Pleas.

That Serjeant Thorp, and C. Rigby be Barons of the Exchequer.

And that the Commissioners of the Seal do grant them Patents accordingly.

That Mr. Broughton be Clerk of the Crown of the upper Bench, in the Place of Mr. Ask, he be∣ing made a Judge.

An Act passed declaring the Grounds of the next thanksgiving Day.

Upon the Generals desire, the House confirmed what C. Pine had done in Somer setshire, in raising Force there against the Levellers, by Letters from the General, he and Sir T. Wroth had the thanks of the House for what they did.

Sir Thomas Soames being called to the Bar, and * asked why, having notice of the proclaiming the Act against Kingship, he did not attend the Lord Mayor at the doing of it.

He answered, That it was against several Oaths which he had taken as an Alderman of London, and against his Judgement and Conscience.

Alderman Chambers being asked the same * Question, answered, That his Heart did not go a∣long in that Business.

Sir Thomas was disabled from being a Member of the House, and disfranchised from being an Alderman, or to bear any publique Office. And Alderman Chambers was disabled from being an Alderman, or to bear any publique Of∣fice.

(2) An Act passed for sale of the Goods of the late King, Queen, and P. but the sale of the Pictures was respited.

An Act passed for doubling upon the publique Faith, upon Sale of Deanes and Chapters Lands.

Orders for the Commissioners of the Seal to issue out Writs to make Mr. Warburton, C. Rigby and Mr. Ask Serjeants at Law, they being to be made Judges.

Order for the Councel of State to bestow a House and Maintenance for Mrs. Elkinea and her Children.

Page  391 (4) Upon a Report from the Committee of absent Members, C. Russel, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Fr. Gourdon, Mr. Hodges, and Mr. Ellis, were read∣mitted to sit in the House.

Petitions of many poor Prisoners for Debt, that the Act may be passed for their re∣lief.

An Act Published of the grounds of the next day of Publique thanksgiving.

A Declaration of the Officers and Soldiers of C. Hortons Regiment, testifying their Adherance to the Parliament, and to the General, presented to his Excellency.

The like from M. G. Skippons Regiment, and from the Town of Portsmouth.

Letters from Scotland, that a Declaration was brought from Ireland thither, against Parlia∣ment of England, that at their thanksgiving, the Ministers vehemently preached against the Ma∣lignants and Sectaries.

Letters from Chester that Dublin is in a good Condition, that one of the Souldiers, by sentence of the Councel of War, was shot to death for mo∣ving one of his Fellows to run away to the Ene∣my, and that Prince Rupert and Inchequin are at great Difference, and so are Owen Row and Or∣mond.

Letters from Holland that the Danish Ambas∣sador desired to borrow of the States a great Sum of Mony for the King of Scotland, and offered the Sundt Security for it.

That at the Diet at Sweden, it was resolved to assist the King of Scotland with Mony.

That the Lord Cottington, and Sir Edward Hyde Ambassadors from the King of Scotland, de∣sired audience of his highness Leopoldus, and from thence were to go for Spain.

(5) C. Popham one of the Generals at Sea re∣ported to the House the good Service of the Fleet, the Relief of Dublin with Provisions, that Sir George Ascue is left there with some Ships, that 15 of Prince Ruperts Ships are blocked up in Kin∣sale, and desired speedy Supplyes for the Na∣vy.

The House ordered Supplies accordingly, and thanks to the Generals at Sea, and to C. Jones, and that these Successes at Sea should be re∣membred in the Day of thanksgiving.

The Councel of State gave order for Flemish Ships to transport the Horse into Ireland, and for the Regiments to march to Chester and other Ports, and not to stay above one night in a place.

Letters from Sir George Askue, that he had fur∣nished Dublin with Provisions, and sent others to Sir Charles Coote, and had blocked Prince Ruperts Ships at Kingsale.

Letters that the L. Rea, and 20 other Prisoners were brought to Edenborough.

(6) A new Mace with the Arms of England and Ireland, instead of the Kings Arms, appro∣ved * and delivered to Serjeant Birkhead to be used for the House, and all other Maces for the Com∣monwealth to be of that Form.

Vote for 3000 l. to be given to Mr. Blackstons Wife and Children, in respect of his Losses, and 500 l. to his Brother, out of the L. of Newcastles, and L. Widdringtons Estates.

Order for Captain Bishop, Provost Marshal to apprehend suspected Persons, and to have 100 l. per annum Salary, and 12 Men at one shilling per diem a piece.

Order for 1000 l. for a Stock to settle poor People to work.

Upon a Report from the Councel of State, or∣dered, that when the Speaker with the House came into the City, the Lord Mayor should deliver up to * him the Sword, as he used to do to the King, and that at the Feast, the Speaker should sit above the Lord Mayor, and referred it to the Councel of State to * order matters of Ceremony at the Meeting.

Letters that the Queen of Sweden had furnished the King of Scors with great store of Ammuniti∣on.

A Declaration of the Officers and Souldiers of Colonel Reynolds his Regiment, to the same Ef∣fect, with those of other Regiments.

(7) The Speaker with the House of Commons the General with the Officers of the Army, the * L. President, and Councel of State, after the hear∣ing of two Sermons, went to Grocers-Hall to dine with the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Common Councel, according to their Invitation.

The Speaker sat first, next to him the Lord Mayor, then the Lord General, then the Earl of Pembroke called to Whitelock to sit down, being the antient Commissioner of the great Seal, he desired his Lordship would be pleased first to sit down, and then he would sit by him. With that the Earl spake aloud (as he used to do) that all near him might hear, What, do you think that I will fit down before you? I have given place heretofore to Bishop Williams, to my Lord Coventry, and my Lord Littlet on.

And you have the same place that they had, and as much honour belongs to the place under a Common-wealth, as under a King, and you are a Gentleman as well born and bred as any of them, therefore I will not sit down before you.

With his earnestness, he caused Whitelock to sit down before him, and sat himself the next to him, and then the Lord President of the Councel, and the other Commissioners of the great Seal (the Earl of Satisbury, and the Lord Howard) sate next to the Earl of Pembroke, and after the Com∣missioners of the Seal, sate Lieutenant General Cromwel, and other Members of Parliament, and of the Councel of State.

At two Tables on each side of the Hall sate other Members, and at a Table in the middle of the Hall sate M. G. Lambert, and other Officers of the Army; the Judges sate in a Room over the Parlour which was very large, and the Lord May∣or, Aldermen, and some Common Councel men at another Table in the same Room.

The Musick was only Drums and Trumpets; the Feast was very sumptuous, no Healths drunk, nor any Incivility passed; and besides the over∣plus of the Victuals left at Dinner, 400 l. was given to the poor of London.

(8) An Act past, for settling Maintenance up∣on the Ministry of the Nation.

Report touching Relief for maimed Souldiers Widdows, and Orphans of Souldiers slain.

Referred to the Committee of Oxford to pre∣fer Mr. Thomas Goodwyn, and Mr. Owen to be heads of Colledges in that University, and that they have the hearty thanks of the House for their Ser∣mons yesterday.

Some Members of the House and of the City, ordered to return the hearty thanks of the House to the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Com∣mon Councel for their great Love and Civilities yesterday expressed to the Parliament and Army.

Referred to a Committee to consider what mark of Honour and Favour the Parliament should bestow upon the City, for their real Affection to the Parliament.

Page  392 Some Aldermen and Common Councel men in the name of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Councel, presented the Lord Ge∣neral with a large and weighty Bason and Ewer of beaten Gold, as a testimony of the Affections of the Giny to his Excellence.

They also presented from the City to the Lieu∣tenant General Cromwel, Plate to the value of 300 l. and 200 Pieces in Gold.

(9) A long debate touching absent Members, voted that those who gave their Votes for Addresses to be made to the late King, should state their Cases * in Writing by a day, to a Committee for absent Mem∣bers, which if they neglect to do, then Writs to be is∣sued out for new Elections in the places of those who shall so neglect.

(11) Debate touching the Earl of Chesterfields Composition.

Letters from the Countess of Leicester, and the Earl of Northumberland, for allowance for the late Kings Children, referred to the Committee of the Revenue to provide Monies for them.

Order for demolishing Montgomery Castle, and allowance to the Lord Herbert for his Damage thereby, out of his Fine.

Order for demolishing Winchester Castle, and Reparation for the Damage thereby to Sir Willi-Waller. The like for Belvoir Castle, and for Repa∣ration of the Damage thereby to the Earl of Rut∣land, referred all to the Councel of State.

The Act passed for relieving Persons compriz∣ed in Articles.

Another for altering the Original Seales of Ca∣ermarthen, Pembroke, and Cardigan.

Another for altering the Seal of Nisi-prius of the Common Pleas.

Order that the Members of the House, and of the Councel of State, the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, and Judges, do attend the Funeral * of Dr. Dorislaus.

Letters that the Parliament of Scotland took many exceptions to the Letter sent to them from the Parliament of England. That they go on in raising Forces, but the Quelling of the Levellers * in England did not please them. But they bewaile the suffering condition of their Preshyterian Bre∣thren in England.

That in Scotland are many English Officers and Soldiers, who expect imployment when their new King cometh, and are out of Patience, and Mony by his longstay, that the Scots fear a Famine; and Execute very many for Witches.

(12) Order for 6000. Men for the Summer Guard, to be Proportioned to the ships, and 3000 for the Winter Guard.

Referred to the Commitee of the Army, to con∣ferre with the Councel of State, touching the number of Forces to be kept up, and the Pay of them.

Referred to a Committee to prepare an Act, up∣on Sir. Henry Vane's report touching the Ex∣cise.

The new Judges were Sworn in the several Courts; And it came to Whitlock's turn to make the Speech to those who were sworn Judges of the Common-Pleas. Who were Mr. Sergeant Pen∣leston, and Mr. Sergeant Warberton.

Wherein (amongst other matters) he told them of their being the first Judges Publickly Sworn in this Common-wealth, and spake to them concerning Judges in general Judges of this Com∣mon-wealth, and Judges of this Court. On the second Head he told them, That the Judges in this Common-wealth are of as great Antiquity as is the Law it self. That the Druides were Judges or Interpreters of the Law Amongst the Pritains. And as they studyed the Law 20. Years, yet com∣mitted * nothing to writing. So out Judges spend as much longer time in the same study, and our common Law is Lex non scripta at this Day.

He also intimated to them what he found in In∣gulphus, p. 870. and in Seldens Janus Anglorum, of the Division made by King. Alphred, or Allured in Judices, quos nunc Justiclarios vacamus, et Vi∣cioomites. And in the sanie Author, that when W. I. upon the suit of the Abbot of Crowland con∣firmed the Laws of St. Edward, he proclaimed them to be kept, et Justiciarijs suis commendabat. And then he thus proceeds.

All these are Testimonies of the Antiquity of our Judges, but I hold not this essential to be largely con∣sidered, save as it falls in our way. Neither shall I rob you of your time by an elaborate Discourse of the Honour and Respect due to your Place, only you may pardon a few Observations thereupon, and the rather for the particular Relation I have to that Calling. What respect the Sexons had to their Judges appeares in the Etymology of their Word Grave which sig∣nifieth a Judge, and an Earl, Sir John Danys Rep.

As in the old Law of the Ripuarians, C. 55. Act 1st. The Title being Si quis Graffionem interfecerit. The Text is, Si quis Judicem Fiscalem, quem Comitem vocant, interfecerit, Seld. Tit. Hon. f. 121. 127. and Haillan. f. 274.

But to come nearer home, we find in the Law of H. 1. This Description of a Judge, Regis Judicos sunt Barones Comitatus, qui liberas in eis tenras habent, villani vero, corsetti, vel ferdingi, vel qui sunt viles, aut inopes Personae, non sunt inter In∣dices numerandi.

Whence appears the reason of the Judges of the Ex∣chequer, being called Barons Seld. Tit. Hon. f. 347. and 390. Lambert. f. 186. 1 H. 6. f. 7.

Agreeable with this is the Testimony of Bracton, who saith thus, Comites vero, vel Barones, nonsunt amerciandi, nisi per pares suos, et hoc per Barones Scaccarij, vel corain ipso Rege.

Ʋpon which, and the Case of the Earl of Northum∣berland under H. 6. Selden observes, that all Judges were held antiently as Barons.

And the Writ by which they were Summou'd to Parliament, is in the same Style, and hath in it the same words with the Writs of Summons of Barons, Consitium vestrum impensuri, Those of the Com∣mons being ad faciendum, et consentiendum hiis, quae de communi Confilio ordinari contigeunt.

And in some Entries of Judgments upon Writs of Error in Parliament, the words are ex assensn In∣stitiariorum, and the Title of Lord was given anti∣ently to all the Judges, as appears in divers of our Books, and Records, and is still given to the Judges of Assize.

They have their Officers, and their Purveyante, as the Barons had, untill taken away by the Statute front both Rot. Parl. 10. E. 2. pt. 2. M. 20. and 2. E. 3. pt. 1. M. 33. and Rot. Claus. 11. E. 1. and this was taken away by the Statute 4. E. 3. C. 3.

Theye be divers Cases, and Records of Punish∣ments inflicted on those, who gave any affronts to Judges, and especially that noted Case of Roger Hengham, M. 33. and 34. E. 1. rot. 71. in the Re∣ceipt of the Exchequer.

So tender hath the State alwayes been of the Ho∣nour of their great publick Officers, and as the State is, so the Judges themselves ought to be very tender of that Honour with which they are intrusted; which is not so much theirs as the Nations Honour, and the Honour of the Law it self.

They are neither to lessen their Honour by a Cari∣age too lofty, for most Honour is gained by Courtesy Page  393 and Humilty. Nor to lessen their Honour by a Port too low, and unbeseeming their Quality. But this point needs no consideration in this place.

I hasten to my last particular, which is concerning Judges of this Court. A high and antient Court, high in respect of the Ʋniversality, and business of it; the Liberties, Franchises, and Property of all the People of this great Nation, are determinable in it.

And concerning the Antiquity of the Court, give me leave upon this Occasion, and for the Right and Honour of this Court, a little to look into an Opinion delivered by great and learned Men, upon that Point.

Not that I presume upon my slender Judgement to controul theirs, but to lay before you their Asserti∣on, and what Authorities I have met with in my lit∣tle reading to the contrary, that your selves, by com∣paring both together, may the better Judge of the difference.

Lambert, Cowel, Serjeant Fleetwood, Sir Tho∣mas Smith, and a Manuscript concerning Masters of the Chancery, all of them do affirm, That the Court of Common Pleas was erected by the Sta∣tute of Magna Charta, C. 11

The Words are Communia placita non fequantur Curiam nostram, sed sint in loco certo, from hence collect that common Pleus which before were held in other Courts, and followed the Kings House, were not settled in a Place certain, nor the Court of Com∣mon Pleas erected til this time.

Of these Authors, Sir Roger Owen in his Ma∣nuscript sayeth, They are like unto Ostriches, Birds of great Feathers, yet little Flight, I cannot subscribe to their Opinion, upon these Grounds.

Beda. f. 10. relates that the prime Monarch, with the consent of the States of Parliament, allotted Pleas of the Crown to one Court, Common Suits of Subjects to another, and Matters of Revenew to a third, and this was long before Magna Charta.

They mistake the Words Curiam nostram in this place of Magna Charta, to signify the Kings House, which had not then that appellation; but the Word curia had another signification.

Among the Romans, whose Word it is, Curia sometimes was taken for the 30th. part of the People, into which Romulus divided them: but more fre∣quently it signifyed with them an Assembly of Cler∣gy-Men, and Lawyers, as Curia Hostilia, Pompeya, Julia, &c.

St. Augustine in his Coment upon the 121 Psalm, sayeth, that Curia improperly is taken for a Tribe, but properly signifies the Courts of Justice in Cities and Countries.

In the same sense, the word is taken with us, and was so before any applications of it to the Kings House, as is plain in the Mirror of Justices. Glan∣vil, the Stat. of Marlbridge, 52. H. 3. the Stat. W. 1. 3. E. 1. and W. 2. 13. E 1. and others, and in Walsingham, Ingulphus, Hoveden, Paris, and all our Chief Historians.

In H. 3. time, and after, Hospitium Regis was generally the Kings House, as Maresehallus Hospitii, Senesehallus Hospitii, in their Letters Patents, and Britton calls it Hostel du Roy.

That ground then will fail them, that by the word Curia in Magna Charta, is meant the Kings House, but as Sir Roger Owen, and others conject∣ure, by it is meant, the Courts of the Chancery, Kings-Bench, and Exchequer.

The Case 21. E. 3. Fitz. Bre. comes to this, where a Writ de rationabili parte Bonorum was brought in the Kings Bench, the Defendant pleaded this part of Magna Charta, Comunia placita non sequantur Cu∣riam nostram, and though he had been at issue, yet the Plantiff would not proceed.

And in 26. E. 1. in the Treasury, one Nicholas de Scotland brought assize for Land, which was reversed for Error in the Kings Bench, where the Judges willed Nicholas to arraigne a new Assize in the Common Pleas, because by the Words of Magna Charta, Common Pleas ought not to follow Ban∣cum Regis, and there are no other words (Curiam nostram) in Magna Charta but these.

In the Stat. Articuli super Chartas, it is said, No Common Pleas shall hereafter be held in the Cheq. against the tenour of the great Charter, and there be no words restraining suits of Common Pleas, by the great Charter, but these.

To make it more plain, It is agreed by Hoveden, Paris, and others, and I think not to be denyed, that Magna Charta were the Law of Edward the Con∣fessor. And in that Case, 21. E. 3. the Defendant pleaded this part of it, not as an Act of Parliament, but as a common Consent, and Custom.

To this purpose, that is pertinent 26. Assis. p. 24. where the Abbot of B. prescribes to have Cogni∣zance of Pleas, and to have an Original out of Court, by usage in the time of St. Ed∣ward Kings. And that H. 1. by his Charter, con∣firmed all the usages, and that they should have Cog∣nizance of all manner of Pleas; so that the Justi∣ces of the one Bench, or the other, should not intermed∣dle, upon which my L. Cook, Lit. 71. B. Collects, that then there was this Court, and these Judgse.

In the Treasury of the Chequer, are many Re∣cords of Pleas of King H. 2. R. 1. and King John, dated in the Court of Common Pleas.

In an antient Roll there is contained the suit be∣tween the Abbot of Aniou, and the Abbot of Crow∣land, about the Meers of a Marsh, in the Court of Common Pleas in R. 1. and King John's time, and the names of the Justices set down in the Roll thus Justitiaru in Banco residentes, and the Chancellor writes to them by that Name.

Glanvil in his second Book writes of them which would not wage Battle, but have their Matters tryed by a Jüry, f. 14. that they were to be tryed coram Justitiarijs in Banco residentibus.

In Glanvils 4. Book, it is said, that Quare im∣pedits. are returnable coram Justitiarijs apud Westmonasterium which they are to this Day.

In his eighth Book he writes, though Fines were levyed in many other Courts, yet still they were in∣grossed coram Justitiarijs in Banco residentibus; and so they are to this day.

An Act past for Mr. Broughton to be Coroner of the upper Bench.

Dr. Walker is made one of the Judges of the Admiralty.

A Petition of Mr. Gething for Money, and a Demand of Mony by the Lord Grey of Wark re∣ferred to the Commitee to remove Obstructions in the sale of Deanes and Chapters Lands.

An Act past to encourage the Manufacture of Salt.

Order of the Councel for demolishing of Lan∣caster-Castle.

Letters from the Parliaments Navy, that divers of Prince Ruperts Seamen came in to them, that the Prince had very few Men, and most of them, such as had been taken Prisoners by him.

Letters from Chester that the Irish Rebels came near to Dublin, and many of the Parliaments Forces ran to them, that Wheat in Dublin was at 55 s. the Barrel.

From Ireland, that Ormond was come with 12000 Foot, and 2400 Horse, within 25 Miles of Dublin, where he had besieged some places, that C. Jones went out with a Party to relieve them. Page  394 That the Catholicks and old Protestants went day∣ly in to Ormond.

(13) Referred to a Committee to consider of some things offered in behalf of the People of New-England.

Raising Mony for lame Souldiers referred to the Committee of Hospitals.

Order for the Commissioners of the Seal to pass several Pardons, upon Certificates of the Judges, for Persons condemned in the Circu∣its.

Order that the Earl and Countess of Leicester take care, that no other Ceremony be used to the late Kings Children, than is used to Noble Mens Children of this Nation.

A Declaration of the Officers and Souldiers at Lancaster to the same Effect with those from o∣ther Regiments, was presented to the Gene∣ral.

The Mayor and divers Citizens of Oxford, pre∣sented Whitelock with a Patent, to be High Stew∣ard of that City, to which he was unanimously chosen by them in the place of the Earl of Berks.

Upon Lieutenant General Cromwel's Desire, referred to a Committee to take his Accounts of his Expeditions into Wales, and Scotland, and to give him Discharges.

(14) Much time spent upon the business be∣tween Sir John Danvers, and the Lady Gargrave, touching the Estate of the late Earl of Danby their Brother, and resolved upon the Question, that Sir John Danvers was deprived of that Estate by the Will of the Earl, for his Affection and adhering to the Parliament. And referred to a Committee to consider how Sir Johns Losses thereby, may be repaired.

Letters from Holland, that Prince Charles was attended from the Hague by the Princess, his Sister, and many Persons of Eminence, and with 40 Troops of Horse to Breda, and from thence to Antwerp, and so to Bruxels, where the Arch Duke Leopold intends to receive and conduct him into France.

(15) Monies ordered for the Lord Lisle, up∣on his Accounts, as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

Referred to the Councel of State, to order the going of the several Judges in the next Circuits.

Upon Information of the good Service done by Baron Thorpe in the last Norhern Circuit, ordered that he go the same Circuit this Vacation.

Order for Judge Pheasant, to make choice of his Circuit, or to stay at home, being Sickly.

Mr. William Littleton, and Mr. Bulstrode ordered to be Judges of Northwales.

Order for the Commitee of the revenue duely to Pay the Sallaries of the Lords Comissioners of of the Seal, and of the Judges.

Order for an Act to Enable the Judges who ride the Northern Circuit to keep Assize at Durham, for the Bishoprick.

Upon a report from the Councel of State, the House approved of Commissary General Ireton, to go into Ireland, next Commander in chief unto Lieutenant General Cromwell. And that he have presently paid him 2000. l. In part of his Ar∣reares.

Letters that store of Provisions of Corn were brought in by Dutch Ships into Lancashire.

An Act past, for transmitting into the Exchequer Bonds forfeited to the Commissioners of Excise, to the end they may be put in suit. And the Com∣missioners of Excise were continued till the 25th. of Decemb. next.

Order for an Act to ease the People in Payment of the Excise.

Order that the Trustees for sale of Bishops Lands do put their Powers into Speedy Execution.

Upon the Petition of the Widdowes of Slain Souldiers, referred to the Commitee of Haber∣dashers Hall, to alow them their Husbands Arreares, out of such concealed Delinquents Estates as they should discover.

Power given to the trustees to sell Deans and Chapters Lands at 10 years Purchase.

The General sent a Letter to the Colonell of each Regiment to give him an account of the tak∣ing off of Free Quarter.

(18) An Act passed, for relief of Persons ac∣cording to Articles of War.

Upon a recommendation of the General order∣ed, that Sir. William Fleetwood, Sir. Edward Sy∣denham, Mr. John Carey, Mr. Adrian May, and Mr. Stidolph, shall have the benefit of the Articles of Oxford.

Order for a Writ, for a new Election of a Mem∣ber for Abington.

Order for 100. l. For Arrears of Mr. Rowland Wilson as Muster-Master General for the Forces of Warwick Shire.

M. Cobbet dismist of his Command, and Cap∣tain Rogers Committed to the Marshall, by order of the General.

Letters that the Inhabitants of Draiton in Shrop-shire, on the last Lords Day, in the night fell upon Captain Thelwels Troop, and disarmed and pil∣laged them.

That the reduced Souldiers at York, seised upon some of the Officers who were to pay them their Arrears, and kept them in restraint 4 Hour.

(19) Order for 1000. l. For the Lieutenant President Bradshaw, and referred to a Commitee to consider how 4000. l. per annum Lands of In∣heritance may be settled upon him, and his Heirs, and how 1000. l. Per annum may be settled upon M G. Skippon, and his Heires, for their good Services

An Act passed read 3 times this Morning, to inable the Judges that go the Northern Circuit, to hold Assizes at Durham.

A Petition of Mr. Stedman &c. referred to the Committee of Leicester.

Upon a report from the Councel of State, re∣ferred to the Court of Admiralty to examine a business touching some Merchants of the enter∣course; and certify the House.

Letters from the Generals at Sea that they in∣tended as soon as weather will permit to recover King sale Road.

C. Reynolds his Regiment, and C. Okey's Companies were ready to be shipped for Ireland.

The General sent his Orders to every Regimen• to permit any of the Regiment that would go for Ireland, and not to entertain any in their Rooms till further order. And to Lieutenant General Cromwell, not to entertain any who have left any Regiment designed for Ireland, and to have their accounts Stated.

Letters from Chester, that C. Jones, and Owen Row were so far agreed, as not to disturb one anothers Quarters.

Letters that the Scots were new modelling their Army, and none to be of it, but those who take the Covenant, that the Comissioners of the Kirk, would have the King further pressed to grant their desires.

(20) Petitions reported by Comissary General Ireton.

Petitions from Kendall referred to the Com∣missioners of the Seal, and the Attourney General.

Petition of the Earl of Lincoln for dammage Page  395 for the demolishing of Tatters Hall Castle refer∣ed to the Councel of State.

Order for disposing 1480. l. Taken in a Dutch Ship at Graves end.

Order for satisfaction of losses to Mr. Everard, and others of Essex out of the estate of Butler an Irish Rebel.

Another Petition referred to the Comissioners of the Great Seal.

An Act past for Lessening the Rates in the sale of Deans and Chapters Lands.

Dismantling Gotheridge Castle referred to the Councel of State.

Letters that some of Prince Charles his Ships had taken divers fishermen.

The Commitee touching Major General Brown, and other Members, revived.

Order for the Trustees for sale of Bishops Lands to put their Powers in Execution, for speedy bring∣ing in of Moneys due upon contracts with them; as well against Members of the House as o∣thers.

The Commitees to sequester those in default, and divers Orders made to remove obstructions in the sale of deans and Chapters Lands.

(21) Mr. Lenthall, the Speakers son, re-ad∣mitted to sit in the House.

Letters, that Ormond was come up with 12000. into the quarters of Dublyn. That Divers from the Town ran away to him. That C. Jones, and C. Monke were preparing to march out to him.

(22) A report from the Councel of State, that * before the house do Adjorn, it will be fit that these Acts be passed by them, viz.

All General Acts concerning Monies for settling the Militia.

For Prohibiting the exportation of Wool, and Ful∣lers Earth.

To Prohibit the Exportation of Gold and Sil∣ver.

For Punishing revolted Sea Men, and for invest∣ing the Judge of the Admiralty with his Power.

For Relieving well Affected Tenants against their oppressing Land-Lords.

For Suppressing all Scandalous and Malignant Pamphlets, and the Authors and Printers of them, and to Prevent as much as may be Printing.

For Punishing Licentiousness and Abuses in Pul∣pits.

For repealing the Clause in the Stat. 35 El. con∣cerning Sectaries.

For a General Pardon.

For relieving Poor Prisoners for Debt.

For securing the Soldiers Arrears.

For Probate of Wills, Granting Administrations, and investing Ministers in Livings.

The Councel further reported divers things to be prepared during the recesse of the House, for their debate at their next Meeting, viz.

An Act for taking away Tithes, and for setl∣ing another maintenance for the Ministers. con∣cerning future Parliaments.

For Regulating Proceedings at Law, and what Lawes are fit to be repealed.

The House appointed a day to take these mat∣ters into consideration.

The Commission to Lieutenant General Crom∣well to command in chief the Forces in Ireland, was read in Latin, and in English, and approved * and ordered to Passe the Great Seal, to be in Force for 3 years.

And the Civill and Military Power to be in him for that time.

An Act Passed for Making Robert Bernard Esq Judge of the Isle of Ely.

Order for the Painted Chamber to be Prepared, and hanged for the Commissioners of Articles to sit there.

An Act Passed for Stating the accounts of all Officers and Souldiers.

A Proclamation by the General, forbiding Souldiers to put their Horses into Mowing Grounds.

(23) Upon consideration that the Mony was very little that yet came in by Sale of Deans and Chapters Lands; ordered that the Officers and Souldiers, whose Accounts are audited, may double their areares for Purchase of those Lands.

The desires of the Earl of Denbigh, touching his Arreares for his Ambassy into Italy, and other Arears, referred to the Commitee of the Re∣venue.

Referred to a Commitee to consider of C. Hen∣ry Martin's Losses, and of his Arrears, and how they may be satisfied.

(25) The Petitions of the Earl of Rutland, and of the Leadminers, referred to Judges of the Nor∣thern Circuit.

An Act Past for holding the Assizes for Lan∣cashire in Lancaster Castle.

The next Winters Guard for the Seas approv∣ed off.

The extraordinary charges of Lieutenant Ge∣neral Cromwell for his journey into Ireland, refer∣red to a Commitee to consider and report.

Referred to a Commitee to select the Acts fit to be past before the adjournment of the house, and what matters to be debated during the re∣cesse.

The Lord Grey's Disbursments and Arrears referred to a Commitee, how he may be satisfied.

An Act for making a Judge of the Admirality and Cinque-Ports rejected.

An Act past giving Power to the Councel of State to grant. Letters of Marque and Repris∣al.

An Aditional Act past, for incouragement of Purchasers of Deans and Chapters Lands.

Letters from C. Blake and C. Deane Generals at Sea, that they are again before King-Sale, that P. Rupert and Maurice are there, and have gotten 400 Sea-men from Waterford, that Ormonds Ar∣my is 14000.

A Paper of requests delivered to Lieutenant Ge∣neral Cromwell for Recruits and Supplyes, for Sir Charles Cootes Forces in the North of Ireland, that they being 3 Regiments of Horse; and 3 of Foot, have had but 8 Moneths Pay in 8 Years, and a Peck of Oatmeale a Weeke. And that Sir Charles Coot may be relieved.

Letters that C. Jones was Marched out of Dub∣lyn with 4000 Foot and 1000 Horse upon Or∣monds drawing near to the Town, but that Or∣mond being with in 5 Miles of him, Jones retreated to secure Dublyn.

Letters from Scotland, that their King had parted * with Montrosse, had consented to the Covenant, and to the desires of the Kirke, and to confirm what was done by his Fathers Authority, and by the Parlement of Scotland since, and that shortly they expect their King with them.

(26) The Act for relief of Creditors and touch∣ing prisoners recommitted.

A proposal by Sir Paul Pindar, and the rest of the old Commissioners for the Customes to ad∣vance 100000 for the Parlement, if they might be secured a debt of 300000 owing to them by the late King, was laid aside.

A report for Papists who had not been in Armes, to be admitted to compound, was laid

Page  396 Captain Young spoyled a Ship in Helford sluce in Holland, being ready to set Sail for the P. And took a Frigot belonging to the P. with 70 Pri∣soners, and 10 pieces of Ordinance in her, and a Corn Ship.

Letters that Captain Peacock, upon discovery of 2 Corn Ships taken by one of the P's. Vessels, recovered both the Ships, and brought them to Harbour. And took one of the P's▪ men of War and another Ship taken with 11 Guns and Ammu∣nition.

Letters that the P. was at Bruxels, and at a stand what to do, because the Levellers in Eng∣land were reduced, that he was expected shortly to be in France.

Letters that a Frigot (of Sir John Greenivile, Governour of Scilly, with 2 Brasse Guns 24, Mus∣kets, and 24 Oares, made for Pyracy) coming near Swansy, the Governour of Cardiffe sent out Boats, pursued the frigot from Creek to Creek, and at length took her, and all her Men, except the Captain and some few with him, who got on shoar, and fled away.

(27) Letters from C. Jones of his March out of Dublin, and after some Skirmishes, his retreat, being so much overpowred, and desires re∣lief.

Other Letters of C. Jones his March, and that thereby he much streightened the Enemies Quar∣ters, and made a very honorable retreat, and in all demeaned himself with great Valour and Wis∣dom.

Order touching 350000 l. upon the Sale of Bishops Lands.

Order concerning Compositions and the Ac∣counts of Gold Smiths Hall.

(28) Upon a report of Mr. Salwey, further time given for compositions of Delinquents.

Adjutant General Sadler went to Chester to trans∣port 3 Regiments for Ireland.

Forces about Pontfract disbanded and many of them listed for Ireland.

Letters that Prince Charles was highly enter∣tained at Antwerp at the cost of the Burghers.

(29) The Petition of the Earl of Denbigh for Arreares referred to a new Committee.

An Act brought in by the Councel of State, for repealing the Statutes, 23. El. and 35. El. A∣gainst Pretended Sectaries, and the Statute. 1. Jac. Recommitted.

Order for Payment of the Sallaries to the Judges of the Admiralty.

Order to borrow 150000 l. for Ireland.

An Act past for discharge of the Commissioners of the Excise, upon their accounts.

Sir Henry Heyman and another re-admitted to sit in the House.

Upon the report of the L. Commissioner Whit∣lock, Baron Gates, by reason of his sickness, was excused from riding the Circuit, and Serjeant Green ordered to go Judge in his place.

Power given to the Commissioners of the Seal to grant Commissions of Sewers, and of Charita∣ble uses, as any L. Chr. L. Keeper, or Commssi∣oners of the Seal used to do.

Letters that the Enemie had besieged Dublin, that C. Hewson twice beat off their Parties with loss to them, and came off with flying Colours, that C. Jones sent to Chester for Corn.

That the Enemy was within one Mile of Dub∣lin, from whence a Party skirmished with them, and took one Captain Duncan Prisoner.

That London Derry was not in a very bad Con∣dition.

(30) The Lord Commissioner Lisle, be∣ing formerly by the House made Master of St. Cross Hospital, did now voluntarily surrender it to the House again, and they bestowed it upon the Sollicitor G. Mr. Cook, and ordered Aug∣mentations of Meanes to the Ministers and poor Brethren, as the Lord Commissioner Lisle had formerly given.

Debate upon the Act for sale of the Kings Houses, Parks, &c.

And Voted that St. James House, and Park, * Theobalds Park, Windsor Castle, and Little Park, Greenwich House, Castle, and Park, should be reser∣ved from Sale for the use of the State.

And referred to the Councel of State, to consider what other Houses should be reserved from Sale.

The New Park near Richmond was given to the City of London, as a Testimony of the Favour of the House to them.

Order for saving the Timber in the Parks, &c. for the use of the Navy.

Letters from Cheshire, that Ormond had besieg∣ed Dublin with 14000 Men, and doubted not but to carry it in a short time, and that divers Mini∣sters in Cheshire, did pray publickly, for restoring Charles the Second to his Fathers Crowns and Ho∣nours.

July, 1649.

(2) A Letter from the Parliament of Scotland in answer to the Letter sent to them from the * Parliament of England, in high Language, and invective against the late proceedings in England. but desiring that Commissioners of both King∣doms may meet, and treat about a good Corre∣spondency between the two Nations.

Referred to the Councel of State how to pro∣secute the Desires of the Parliament of England, and to vindicate it from the Aspersions cast upon them by the Parliament of Scotland.

Captain Row who brought the Scots Answer, had 100 l. given him.

Divers Orders for Mony, and Approbation of the Generals Allowance of more than ordinary Pay, in regard of Billet Mony.

A Petition of the Car-men, setting forth the Op∣pressions and Exactions of the Woodmongers, and desiring to be made a new Corporation of the Car-men, referred to a Committee.

The 400 l. per annum allowed to Dr. Ʋsher Primate of Armagh continued.

Order for 70 to be of the Life Guard to the Lieutenant of Ireland, and Mr. Owen to go his Chaplain, and his Wife and Children to have 100 l. per annum in his Absence.

Letters that C. Jones put out all the Men Ro∣man * Catholicks out of Dublin, that Ormond took in all the Country about Dublin, and put Jones to great wants, that Sir George Askue secured the Harbour for the Army to land from England, and that most of the English joyned with Ormond.

Letters that five Witches were burnt at Eden∣burgh, who had the marks upon them, which they had from the Devil.

The Parliament of Scotland sent a Gentleman to the Queen and Chr. of Sweden, to acquaint them with their Proceedings with England, and their falling off from them, upon their late trans∣actions, &c.

That they prepare for new Levies of 15000 Horse, and Foot, to be added to the 5000 now in being.

(3) Debate upon the Act for sale of the Parks, Lands, &c. of the late King; and Officers agreed upon.

Page  397 Captain Martins Accounts stated, and he or∣dered to have 1000 l. per annum. Inheritance in lieu of his Arrears.

The Lord Grey's Accounts passed.

A Pardon ordered for some Prisoners condem∣ed in the Circuits.

Referred to the Councel of State, to take care for bringing in the Arrears of Londons Assesse∣ment.

Letters from Dublin that C. Jones sent out 12 Horse, who charged 30 of the Enemy, routed them, and took Lieutenant Collonel Duncan Pri∣soner, and wounded Captain Dungan mortally, and that Ormond stood within half a mile, look∣ing on.

That divers Malignants are imprisoned, and the Papists driven out of the Town, but their Wives and Children stay. That Jones his Men killed a Captain and a Lieutenant of Ormonds Horse, took a Cornet and 4 Horse, and lost a Quarter Master.

That Inchequin wrote to Jones to treat, but he returned a sharp denyal.

Letters that Prince Charles near Antwerp was met by some eminent Persons, and presented by the Arch Duke with a sumptuous Coach studded * with Silver, and six gallant Flanders Mares draw∣ing it, and six Saddle Horses of the Neapolitan Race.

That at Antwerp, the Magistrates conducted him to a stately Pallace, where he stayed two dayes, and was entertained as if he had been King of Spain.

Letters from France that the Queen of Eng∣lands Pension was lessened there from 12000 Crowns to 7000 Crowns, and no Pension allow∣ed to Prince Charles, but what his Mother gives him.

Letters from Scotland, of the strange number of Witches executed there, that the Kingdom was quiet, and in great Expectation of their new King.

(4) The Act passed for sale of the Goods of the late King, Queen, and Prince, part of the Mo∣ny to pay some of the Kings Houshold Debts, and 30000 l. for the Navy.

Debate upon a report from the Councel of State for borrowing 150000 l. of the City for the Service of Ireland.

Vote that the Letter from the Parliament of Scotland to William Lental Esq doth disobliege * the Parliawent of England to proceed with Scot∣land to a Treaty, and referred to the Councel of State, to draw up a Declaration upon this, and the former Scots Letters.

Letters of 1660 Barrels of Beer, with other Provisions proportionable, ready at Bristol, for the Souldiers designed for Ireland.

Letters that Captain Harris with the Phenix Frigot had rescued divers Prizes taken by the Jersy Men.

(5) Orders for Mony for lame Souldiers, and the Widdows of Souldiers slain.

Mr. Steel was chosen Recorder of London, in the place of Mr. Glyn.

Divers Surveys returned of Deanes and Chap∣ters Lands.

The Train of Artillery and Ammunition was shipped for Ireland.

[6] The Account of the Lieutenant of Ire∣land approved, and he discharged.

The Lord Commissioner Whitelock did voluntarily surrender the place of Attourney of the Dutchy, which the House had formerly con∣ferred upon him, the House approved thereof, and bestowed the place upon Mr. Hall, to hold quam diu bene se gesserit.

An Act passed for altering the Seal of the Dut∣chy.

A Woman committed to the Marshal, and ordered to be sent by a Justice of Peace to the House of Correction, for abusing Sir James Har∣rington.

Order for a day of Humiliation to seek God for his Blessing upon the Expedition for Ire∣land.

Order for the Speaker to give a Pass for the Holland Ambassador to transport 4 Horses into Holland Custome free.

Order for the Attourney General to bring in an Act, to prohibit the transportation of Hor∣ses.

Order that Mr. Attourney General, Mr. Steel, and Mr. Hurst, should attend the Commissioners for Articles, as Councel for the State.

An Act passed to settle the Master of the Mint Office.

A Letter from the General to the House, re∣commending the Desires of the Grand Jury of * Yorkshire to have Courts of Justice settled in that County, referred to a Committee.

500 l. ordered to the Dutch Officers.

C. Allured made Receiver of Yorkshire.

Letters from Dublin that the L. Mohun, and his Troop ran away to the Enemy: So did Sir William Armstrongs Troop, and Lt. C. Yeomans Troop. That Drogheda, and divers other of the Parliaments Garrisons were besieged, and could not hold out, nor was C. Jones able to relieve them. That C. Trevor, and divers others out of C. Monks Quarters went to the Enemy. That all Markets were hindered, and all Provision very scarce and dear.

Letters from Bruxels that the Scots King was gone for France to salute the King and Queen, and thence to go to the Queen his Mother, who sent to him Piercy and Jermyn, to let him know, it was the Advice of the Councel of France, and Hers, that he agree with the Scots upon any Terms.

Upon Complaint to the States on behalf of the Scots King. That some of the Parliaments Ships destroyed the Antelope in Helford Sluce, the States ordered that the King had Liberty to act the same upon any of the Parliaments Ships in any Harbour within their Dominions.

Letters that a Fleet of English Ships in the Sound fought with the Danish Fleet, about De∣mand of Custom, and worsted the Danes, but 7 Swedish Ships coming in, and joyning with the Danes, they worsted the English.

[7] Long Debate upon the Act for repealing several Statutes against pretended Sectaries, and who come not to Church to hear Divine Service, and recommitted.

The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland had leave, be∣fore his going away, to present several Petitions to the House for divers Friends which were read, and Orders made upon them.

Letters from Dublin, that Captain Otway beat up Ormonds Horse Guards, killed 50, and took divers Prisoners, that Inchequen besieged Tredah, and was bravely repulsed, and lost many Men.

The Lieutenant of Ireland presented more Pe∣titions to the House, upon which Orders were * made, and divers of them were for Pensions to many Irish Gentlemen and Ladies in Dist∣ress.

Orders for stating Sir George Askue's Arrears, and divers others, and for Mr. Knight the Gene∣rals Page  398 Chaplain to have Liberty to double upon the purchase of Deanes and Chapters Lands.

Votes against Ministers preaching and praying seditiously, and against the present Authority, and to promote the Interest of the Children of the late * King, or that disobey the Orders of Parliament, that they shall be Sequestred.

Letters that some Malignants at Preston in Lancashire proclaimed Charles the Second, King, at the Market Cross, and nothing was there done against them.

Letters from Ireland, That Sir Robert Stuart had taken the Castle of Kilmore by Storm, with 14 Guns, and had lost 50 Men.

That C. Jones by a Salley cut off 60 of Or∣monds Men, that Sir George Askue kept open the Passage by Water.

That the L. Inchequin sent a Summons to C. Jones to render Dublin to the use of the King. To which he returned a smart Answer, remembring Inchequin of his former Professions and Engagements * for the Parliaments Cause, and his now assisting the bloody Rebels and Papists against the Protestant English, from which he advised him to desist, least he bring Misery upon his own Family.

(10) Upon a Report of the Councel of State, of the want of Powder, referred back to them to consider of some fit way for the making and providing of Salt-peter.

And upon their Report the Committee was revived to treat with the Common Councel a∣bout borrowing 150000 l. for Ireland.

The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland went out of Town in very noble Equipage, with Coaches, and six Horses a piece, his Life Guard of 80, who had all been Officers, and a great number of At∣tendants.

A Petition of the Journey-men Taylors to the General for relieving their Fellows by a meet∣ing, * for which they ask his leave.

Letters from Holland that the Scots King was come to Paris; That in all his Journey, he had such Entertainment as never before was given by Catholicks to one of the Protestant Religi∣on.

(11) The day of publick Humiliation.

Letters from the Navy of several Vessels taken at Sea, by Captain Harris with the Phaenix Fri∣got.

Upon the Lord Lieutenant his going to Ireland, three Ministers did pray, and the Lieutenant himself, and Goff, and C. Harrison, did expound some places of Scripture excellently well, and pertinent to the Occasion.

(12) Long Debate about the Act for sale of the Kings Lands.

The Common Councel provided to lend the Parliament 150000 l. for Ireland.

Letters that three Ships loaden with Corn, were arrived at Dublin from Chester.

A Petition of the Officers ingaged for Ireland, acknowledging the Integrity, and Justice, and La∣bour * of the House, and as their last Request, they humbly pray.

That all Drunkenness, profane Swearing, Ʋn∣cleanness, Abuses of the Lords Day, &c. may be restrained, not tolerated under their Pow∣er.

That Proceedings in Law may be in English, cheap, certain, &c. and all Suits and Differences first be arbitrated by three Neighbours, and if they cannot determine it, then to certify the Court.

That all Mens Lands and Houses may be regi∣stred in every Parish with their Incumbran∣ces.

That Tithes may be taken away, and 2 s. in the pound paid for all Lands, out of which the Minist∣ers to be maintained, and the Poor.

That publick Debts may be payed.

That Receivers may account, and Prisoners for Debts be relieved.

Referred to the Committee to consider what things are fit to be done before the House ad∣journ, and the Lord Lieutenant desired to return the thanks of the House to the Petitioners for their good Affections, and for their Engagement for Ireland.

An Account of the Parliaments Navy, that C. Dean with his Squadron lay upon the Western Road, C. Popham between the Downs and Portsmouth; and Blake blocked up Kingsale, Sir George Askue lay in Dublin Road, other Ships Northward, and some to secure the Trans∣portation of Corn and Provisions from Chester, Bristol, &c. to Ireland.

(13) The Act for sale of the Lands and Re∣venues of the King, Queen, and Prince, and secu∣ring thereby the Arreares of the Souldiery, again debated, and Committed.

A Petition from the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Councel of London, acquainting the House, that one of the Members thereof, Alder∣man Wilson, was elected one of the Sherriffs, and desired the leave of the House that he might serve according to his Election.

Upon the Question it was voted, to be left to Alderman Wilson, to except thereof, if he should think fit, and that the house would look upon it, as an acceptable service to the Common-wealth if he would serve therein, according to the election, and desire of the City.

Alderman Wilson being very fit for that place, and freely elected to it, and a Conscientious wor∣thy Person, considering the Affection of the City, and that God had blessed him and his Father with the gaining a plentiful Fortune in that place, thought it fit for him to spend some of it, and to undergo the Trouble of the place for the Ho∣nour and Service of the City.

A Petition of the well affected in Lancashire to the Officers of the Army, reciting the Order of the Councel of State for demolishing Lancaster Castle, shewing the danger thereof to the well affected, praying them to be a Meanes to the Ge∣neral, and to the Councel, that it may not be done.

(14) Debate all day upon the Act for sale of the Kings Lands, &c. and Order to meet on Munday, at 6 a Clock in the morning, for the dispatch of this Act, that the Souldiery may see the care of the Parliament for securing their Ar∣reares before they go into Ireland.

Order giving further time for doubling upon the purchase of Deanes and Chapters Lands.

(16) An Act passed for sale of the Crown Lands, to secure the Arrears of the Souldi∣ery.

Order for allowing 3000 l. to Mr. John Brown, Clerk of the Lords House, for his Losses, and re∣ferred to a Committee how to raise it.

Referred to the Councel of State, to examine a Mutiny of the reduced Souldiers at York and to punish the Mutineers.

A Petition from South Wales, that when Col∣lonel Horton with his Regiment shall be drawn from thence to Ireland, C. Martin (or who the House shall think fit) may be their Commander in Chief, and they will pay his Forces.

Referred to the General to take care of South-Wales, Page  399 and the Petitioners had thanks for their good Affections.

Letters that the Fleet before Kingsale took a Vessel of Prince Ruperts of 11 Guns, and in her Captain Leg, and Sir Hugh Windham, Captain Darcy, and 60 Men and Ammunition.

That Captain Ball took a Holland Man of War of 30 Guns loaden with Stuffes and Provisions for Prince Rupert and Maurice, and sent her up to the State.

Letters that Tredah holds out against Ormond, who puts the English into Garrisons, and keeps the Catholicks and the Irish in the Field to fight.

That Captain Jones out of Dublin fell upon Or∣monds Quarters, took 200 Horse, killed and took 140 Men, without the Loss of one Man, cut their Tents, and retreated to Dublin, whither 4000 Quarters of Corn were brought in from Chest∣er.

That the Lieutenant of Ireland was entertain∣ed with great Honour at Bristol, and the Country came in great multitudes to see him, that he lay there for a Wind.

[17] The Act passed touching Coynes.

Upon a Report from the Conncel of State, who had consulted therein with the General, the House Voted.

That when the Councel should see Cause, for the safty of the Common Wealth, they might make an Addition of Forces, both Horse and Foot, to be in readiness to take the Field, and march with the standing Army, and they to have Pay, only while they should be in Service.

Indemnity given to some well affected Justices of the Peace of Surrey, who were sued for some things irregularly done by them.

Orders of Reference to Lords the Commissio∣ners of the Seal touching Coynes.

Letters from Scotland, that they resolve to le∣vy a considerable Army forthwith, and as they say, for their own Defence.

Letters that Collonel Reynolds Regiment of Horse, and Collonel Venable's, and Collonel Hunks's Regiments of Foot were ready to be ship∣ed.

Letters from Dublin, that the Enemy fiercely assaulced Tredah, but were beaten off with the Loss of 2000 Men, that the Governour went forth with a Party of about 200 Horse, and about 1500 Foot into the Enemies Camp, brought a∣way * 200 of their Horse, with some Bread, Beer, Fruit, and Sack, but are in great want of Provisi∣ons, and can receive none from Dublin.

[18] Vote to discharge Mr. Abbot from be∣ing Register of the Prerogative Court, and Mr. Oldsworth, and Mr. Parker to have Patents for that Office.

Referred to a Committee to consider what to do, concerning Ecclesiastical Offices and Courts.

An Act Passed for a Collection for the Propa∣gation of the Gospel in New-England.

Leave given to Lieutenant Collonel Lilbourn to visit his sick Wife and Family.

Letters that Sir Charles Coot sent forth Captain St. John, and Captain Taylor out of London Derry, who fell upon the Enemies Quarters, slew divers of them, and took many Prisoners.

A Declaration passed, in answer to the Letter from the Parliament of Scotland, to vindicate the Proceedings of the Parliament of Eng∣land.

[19] Order for the Printing and Publishing the Act, declaring what Offences shall be adjudg∣ed Treason.

Several Orders passed, relating to particular Persons, and not of publick Concernment.

[20] Order for the Committee of Accounts, to allow the Certificates of the several Sub-Com∣missioners for Accounts in the respective Coun∣ties.

Referred to the Commissioners of the Seal to consider how Monies may be raised for the Re∣pair of Marlborough-Bridge.

Referred to the Committee of the Army to confer with the General, and Officers of his Ar∣my, how free Quarter may be totally taken off and the late Act passed for that end be put in ef∣fectual Execution, and to give an Account there∣of to the Councel of State.

Letters from Bristol, from the Lieutenant of Ireland, about Supplies for his Forces, referred to the Committee of the Army.

Order for 500 l. for Mrs. Farrer of her Hus∣bands Arrears.

Mr. Fell made Second Judge of Chester, and the L. President Bradshaw made Chief Justice of Chester.

Order for 4000 l. to be paid to divers, who were Labourers in Scotland Yard to his late Ma∣jesty.

Attourney General Prideaux moved the House in the behalf of the Lords Commissioners Whitelock, and Lisle, that they may have the Duke of Bucks House, as a conveniency of their being together, for their Service of the Seal, and that they might have a Lease for 21 Years of that House.

The Parliament very freely ordered what Mr. Attourney desired, and referred it to the Com∣mittee of Haberdashers Hall to set the Rent for it, which they did the same day at 40 l. per an∣num, and no more, because of the great Charge they should be put to in the repair of it, it being much ruined by the Quartering of Souldiers in it.

(21) Letters from Plymonth of Collonel Leg, Sir Hugh Windham, Mr. Kenton, and others, be∣ing brought thither Prisoners, to know the Pleasure of the House concerning them. Order∣ed that Collonel Leg be committed in Bristol, Sir Hugh Windham, and Mr. Kenton to the Mount, for High Treason.

Referred to a Committee to bring in an Act for Government of Hospitals, and to receive complaints concerning the same.

Referred to the Committee of Accounts to examine the State of the Accounts of the late C. Thornhaugh, that the Arreares may be paid to his Widdow.

Order to discharge the Sequestrations of the Estate of Sir Trevor Williams.

Debate touching the Accounts of the Officers engaged for Ireland.

The Kings Papers taken at Naseby-Battle, or∣dered to be delivered to the Councel of State.

A Plot discovered for the betraying of Port∣land, Weymouth, and other places.

The Isle of Man surrendred to the Parliament, and the Earl of Derby admitted to his Compositi∣on for 15000 l.

The Lieutenant of Ireland appointed Milford-Haven, for the Generals Rendezvous of the For∣ces for Ireland.

Letters of the Surrender of Tredagh to the Lord Inchequin, upon Articles, the Garrison to march out with Bag and Baggage to Dublin.

(23) Vote to re-admit the 11 Members to sit in the House again. Page  400 Letters from the Lieutenant of Ireland of his Preparations, and Marches in order to his Expe∣dition; and desiring Supplies, especially of Mo∣ny.

Referred to the Councel of State to take Or∣der for the Supplies mentioned in his Letter, and for sending speedily to him 100000 l.

C. Oconelly gave an Account to the House of the condition of Dublin, and of the good Ser∣vice of C. Jones, and of Sir George Askue, they gave him 100 l. and ordered thanks to Jones and Askue.

Letters that the Regiments of Collonel Rey∣nolds, and Collonel Veneables were shipped, and the rest hastning what they could.

That Dublin was in a good condition, the Of∣ficers and Souldiers much incouraged, by distri∣buting a great Quantity of Cloth among them, every Field Officer had 5 Yards of fine Cloth, every common Officer 3, and every Souldier clothed from Head to Foot, and that they had plenty of Provisions.

That 200 Foot, and 60 Horse of the Garrison of Tredagh came to Dublin, the rest took Pay un∣der Inchequin. That Ormonds Army was enfor∣ced to 30000 Men.

The Plot against Weymouth, &c. Was to have cut the Throats of all the Souldiery, and those who adhered to them, as the Governour certified upon Examination of the Prisoners.

Letters of store of Ammunition come to Ber∣wick, by Order of the Councel of State, That a Ship of the Parliament took a rich Bark going for Ireland, That the Scots King intended not to stay long in France, but is doubtful whether to go for Scotland or Ireland.

(24) A Report from the Committee of the Navy of the Officers for the Customes in the Port of London, and the Out-Ports, approved by the House, and the Committee ordered to en∣crease the Salaries of the Cheque in the principal Ports, not to exceed 20 l. and in the Out-Ports 10 l.

An Act committed for settling 1000 l. per annum upon C. Martin, out of the Duke of Bucks Estate.

The Act for settling 2000 l. per annum upon the Lord President Bradshaw, out of the Earl of St. Albans Estate, and the Lord Cottingtons re-committed, for an exact survey to be had of the Lands.

Letters from Dublin that they are not able to relieve the Garrisons for the Parliament near * them, That of 700 of C. Monks men, 500 ran a∣way to the Enemy, because they have Money there.

That the Lady Meridith, the Lady Weames, and Sir Thomas Armstrongs Family are turned out of Town, because their Husbands were gone to the Enemy, and C. Trevor was revolt∣ed.

(25) The young Lady Capels Petition refer∣red to a Committee.

Petitions of divers persons for satisfaction out of the Marquess of Winchesters Estate, for Damma∣ges done to them by his Lordship, referred to a Committee.

A Letter from the Ministers of Scotland to the Ministers of London, the House would not read it.

Order that no private Business shall be heard in the House for 8 Dayes.

An Act for incouragement of Plantations in the West-Indies, committed.

Petitions of Doctors of Laws, referred to the Committee for Probate of Wills

Orders touching the Rents of Delinquents Estates in Tenants Hands.

[26] A long account given of all the Forces in England and Ireland, in Field and Garrison, with an estimate of their Pay according to the Establishment.

Voted that the Assesment of 90000 l. per men∣sem for pay of the Forces, be continued for 3 Months longer, and no alteration to be of the Proportions.

The Committee of the Army ordered to con∣fer with the General, about the total taking a∣way of Free-quarter.

[27] A Letter to the Speaker reflecting upon some Members of the House, for hindring the passing the Act for Relief of poor Prisoners for debt, referred to a Committee to examine the Writers.

The Act was recommitted, and the Commit∣tee ordered to bring in with it, another Act for relief of Creditors, against their Debtors.

The Question whether there should be an Al∣lowance for a President of the Councel for the Forces in Ireland, and whether there should be an Allowance for a Lieutenant of the Ordinance, were both resolved in the negative.

The Act passed for New-England.

Letters confirming the Loss of Dundalk in Ire∣land by the Treachery of the Parliaments Soul∣diers there, and that C. Monk was landed at Chester.

[28] Order for Relief of divers Inhabitants in Cambridge, by the Committee of the Eastern Association, for their Losses, having their Houses pulled down, for the security of the Castle of Cambridge for the Parliament.

An Act committed for transplanting Felons reprived, to the Summer Islands, and other Eng∣lish Plantations in America.

An Act past for altering the Dutchy Seal of the Court at Westminster.

An Act past for constituting Sergeant Bradshaw, L. President of the Councel of State, to be Chan∣cellour of the Dutchy, of Lancaster, and Bar∣tholomew Hall Esq to be Attourney of the Dut∣chy.

An Act passed touching the Commissioners of the Customes, and ordered that Alderman Ave∣ry, and the rest of the former Commissioners of Customes, shall have the thanks of the House, for their faithful Services to the publick.

Referred to the Councel of State, to imploy such Persons as they shall think fit, to be Agents for this free State, into forreign Parts.

Debate touching the Power of the Trustees for the sale of Deanes and Chapters Lands.

The General published divers Rules and Or∣ders to be observed by all the Officers and Soul∣diers of his Army, under the respective Penalties therein mentioned, for the taking of• of all free Quarter, and Billet in this Nation.

[30] The Act for regulating the Excise af∣ter a long debate committed.

The Seals of the Dutchy, delivered to the Commissioners of the Seal.

Referred to the Councel of State to preserve * the Books and Medals at St. James's from Imbezil∣ment.

After this Order past, the Councel propound∣ed it to Whitelock, whether he would take up∣on him the Charge and Care of these pretious Medals and Books, and to be the Library Keep∣er himself, and to appoint whom he thought fit to look to them under him.

He knew the greatness of the Charge, and con∣sidered Page  401 the Prejudice that might fall out, by being responsible for those rich Jewels, the Imbezelment whereof would be endeavoured by many, and his other occasions would not permit him, to give much Personal attendance on this Business, nor to enjoy much of the delight of perusing them.

Yet he being informed of a design in some to have them Sold & transported beyond Sea, which he thought would be a Dishonour and Damage to our Nation, and to all Scholars therein, and fear∣ing that in other hands they might be more sub∣ject to Imbezeling, and being willing to preserve them for Publick use.

He did accept of the trouble of being Library Keeper at St. Jamse's, and therein was incourag∣ed and much perswaded to it by Mr. Selden, who Swore that if he did not undertake the charge of them, all those rare Monuments of Antiquity, those choice Bookes and Manuscript, would be lost, and there were not the like to them, except onely in the Vatican, in any other Library in Christendom.

The Councel made an Order for him to be Li∣brary Keeper of St. Jamses, and to have lodgings in the house belonging to the place, and recom∣mended to him Mr. Duery, a German by Birth, a good Scholar, and a great traveller and Friend to the Parliament, to be his Deputy in that place, but at his liking.

He was willing to have a Deputy by their re∣commendation, being thereby he should be the less answerable, and he appointed Mr. Duery to have the Keys, to go to Mr. Patricke Young the former Library Keeper to the late King, to in∣quire for an inventory of the Books and Med∣dalls, and to see an exact one made forthwith of all of them.

An Act past for altering the Seals of the Custome House.

Leave given to the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London, to transport 60 prisoners out of New-gate, to the American Plantations.

Letters that the Lord Leiutenant of Ireland was ready to take shiping, that a few deserted the engagement, and that Money was much wanting. that 500 Irish were landed at Jersey, designed (as was Imagined) to second the Plot for surprising Weymouth, Portland, and other Garrisons.

Letters of many Pickeroons upon the Northern Coast, who took divers vessels, and much dis∣turbed the Coal ships and Fishermen.

Letters, from Scotland that the Kirk party, much Commended their New King, and that his * coming thither was expected. That they conti∣nued a Force of 6000 Men, which in ten dayes they could make up 2000. And perswaded the People that England was sending an Army against them, to be Commanded by Lieutenant General Cromwell.

Letters of a Holland Man of War taken with an Irish Commission, and that had done much mis∣chief on the Sea to the English, and taken divers ships from them.

[31] Mr. Lemmon a Member of the House, Cho∣sen by the City to be one of their Aldermen al∣though he had left the City 17 Yeares since, the House left it to himself whether he would hold to be an Alderman or not.

Order for Mony for Maimed Souldiers, and for the Widowes of slain Souldiers.

An Additionall Act passed for the Sale of Deans and Chapters Lands, and to remove some Ob∣structions in the Sale of them.

Upon notice that the Prisoners in the Kings Bench were in some mutiny, some Horses were sent thither to suppress the insurrection, onlyone Woman was Killed by one of the Prison Offi∣cers, and another was hurt.

100000 l. went from London to the Lieute∣nant of Ireland into Wales.

Letters from Chester that Ormo•• 〈◊〉 40000 strong before Dublin.

That Colonel Monk upon the Enemies ap∣proach towards Dundalke sent to Owen Rowe Oneal head of the natural Irish, desiring him in * pursuance of the Articles between them, to draw his Forces together, and to be in readiness when the Enemy should draw near to them.

This was undertaken by Owen, but he sent word back, that he wanted Ammunition, and be∣ing come within 3 Miles with his whole Army, he sent out 1200 Foot and 200 Horse, who re∣ceived from Colonel Monk 20 barrels of Powder with Match and Bullets proportionable.

Presently after this, they had information, that Inchequiu was coming against them, which made them speed as fast as they could to their General but they were over taken and routed, 500 killed upon the place, many Prisoners taken, the rest so beateu and scattered that few of them escaped without their deaths wounds.

This News was so terrible to Owen and his Army that they all rose in a Panick Fear, and Fled into the County of Long ford. this defeat was given in the view of the Town of Dundalke, and Inchequin sent the news of it presently to Ormond, who thereupon sent to C. Jones for exchange of Pri∣soners, and sent him the news of this defeat given to Owen.

Inchequin the same evening came before Dun∣dalke, and summoned it. C. Monke was retreated thither, upon the assurance of all his Officers and Souldiers to stand by him, except one Souldier * who when Monk told them, that if any of them scrupled to fight in this quarel, he might depart, and should have a pass from him.

This one Souldier, only, desired a passe, and said, he could not in Conscience fight in this quarell. Monke gave him a Passe according to his desire, and the rest promised to be Faithful to him.

But when Inchequin came now before the Town all the Faithful Souldiers ran away over the Trenches to Inchequin, Swearing deep Oaths, that they would not Engage with Monk, who entred into confederacy with Owen Row, the Head of the native Irish.

By this and many other Passages both in ours and other Histories, we may observe the strange inconstancy, Lightness, and Irrational Actions of the Common Souldiery, whom for the most part, Mony and avoiding present Danger, car∣ryes beyond any other interest.

These Souldiers of C. Monk's, one Day Swore to stand by him, the next every one of them deserted him, Mony was to be had from Inche∣quin, none from Monk, with whom if they staid they must Fight, but if they left him, they thought the Danger was over.

They had all engaged under C. Monk, and when he had demanded of them whether they would be faithful to him, and stand by him all but one said, that in Conscience they could not leave him, but would stand by him.

The next Day when Danger approached, then they could not in Conscience stay with him, be∣cause he was Confederate with the Head of the Native Irish Rebells, Owen Rowe.

Yet the same Conscience could give them leave to serve under Ormond, who Commanded both the Irish Rebells-Catholickes, and the English Roy∣alysts, against the English Protestants.

Page  402 Monkes Souldiers having thus deserted him, the Town of Dundalke was presently surrendred to Inchequin, upon no other Conditions, but that Monk might dispose of what was his, as he saw good.

That C. Mark Treavor was there a great pur∣chaser, and Bought Choice Sheep for 3 Pound a Score, Cowes for 30 Pound a Score, and Horses for 40 Pound a Score, and so made himself up a Regiment, and was made Governour of the Town to Boot.

That this Defeat of Owen, was a great advant∣age to Ormond. that in Dundalke were store of Provisions taken. that Owen was so inraged at this defeat, that he Swore he would be Reveng∣ed.

That there were Divisions in Ormonds Army, between the English and the Irish, for that Ormond gave the Lands so regained to the English, and put them into Garrisons, but kept the Irish in the Field, in most hardship and danger. that many the of Ministers in Dublin are suspected, and Suspended.

Letters from Scotland, that the Levies there were much prest on by Lieutenant General David Lesley and his party, to consist of about 14000 Foot and 6000 Horse; and that they were in great fear of an Invasion either from England or Ire∣land.

August 1649.

[Au. 1] Debate touching Accounrs, and the Assessment of 90000 l. Per mensem continued 3 Monthes.

Letters that C. Reynolds, C. Venables, and their Regiments were Landed at Dublin.

Letters from France that the Prince of Wales was still there, and that the Lord Cottington, and Sir Edward Hyde came to him from Bruxells with a Present of 20000 Crownes from the Arch Duke Leopold.

From Scotland that they are Listing 1400 Auxi∣liaries, And that their Forces are 6000 Horse, and Foot; some of them Quartered on the Eng∣lish * Borders that have demanded their Cannon at Berwick, and Carlisle.

That they are troubled they can have nothing from their King, but according to the Councel of the Queen Mother, and those with her, who are all for the Irish Interest, and the Catholicks.

And that they are about a Declaration to re∣ceive all to Mercy upon their repentance, and and taking the Covenant, Except a few on∣ly.

[2] Order to Refrain Private Business for 8 dayes.

Order touching the Accounts of the Irish O∣fficers, and Stating of their Pay.

Debate Touching Excluding all from Offices who shall not subscribe to the Present Govern∣ment.

Letters from Ireland that since the Landing of C. Reynolds, and the other Regiments, Ormond drew off his Army further from Dublin and that Trym held out still for the Parliament.

[3] An Act passed to enable the Comittee of In∣demnity, to receive Information, and Articles against any Justice of Peace, Maegstrate, or other * Officer, touching their Malignity, &c. And to cause Witnesses to be Examined there upon in the Countrey, And to proceed to Sentence against them.

Referred to a Comittee to bring in an Act, to take down, and raze out the Armes of the late King, in all Churches, Chappels and other pub∣lick Places, throughout the Common Wealth. *

Order for allowing 1300 l. to a Member of the House, to be doubled upon the Purchase of Deanes, and Chapters Lands.

Referred to a Commitee to consider of the Ob∣structions, in the Sale of the Kings Goods.

Another Member readmitted.

A Letter from Hamborough of wrongs, as to their shipping, referred to the Commitee of the Navy. And referred to the Councel of State, to write to the Governour, and States of Ham∣borough touching some Complaints of English Merchants against them.

(41) Debate of an Act for Admitting the 6 Counties of North Wales to a Composition, fra• sum in grosse.

Debate of an Act touching Probate of Wills, Administrations, Mariages, Divorces, &c.

Debate of an Act for settling Tythes upon such Ministers, as shall own the present Authori∣ty.

(6) Debate of an Ordinance touching Mini∣sters, publick worship and Government, by way of a Declaration, The House passed the preamble * declaring their Resolutions, for Propagation of the Gospel, the establishing Presbyterial Government, and the Ministers to have sufficient Maintenance, and upon the Question, whether Tythes should be continued; it passed in the Negative.

Letters that Captain Norwood, one of those * who Landed last at Dublin, Sallied out of the Town with a Troop of 80, and some additional Horse, upon Sir Thomas Armstrong, who came with part of 4 Regiments to drive away the Cat∣tel of the Town.

That Norwood repulsed Armstrong, Killed 30 of his Men, and took some Prisoners, and lost but 4 Men.

That Trym Castle was Surrendred to Ormond, or Inchequin, by the Treachery of Captain Martin.

An Act past, giving power to the Committee of Indemnity, to transmit the Examination against Malignant Magestrates, Officers, or Justices of the Peace.

An Act past for settling the new Comissioners of the Customes.

The Declaration of the General Assembly of Scotland against those that ingaged in the late un∣lawful War against England, and such as persevere * in the like designs to be Excommunicate, and further Punished, and such as repent, &c. to be received to Mercy.

Letters from New-Castle that there were Con∣demned by the Judges 29 Moss Troopers, Scots, that Robbed upon the Borders, and other Fel∣ons.

(7) Debate upon the Declaration touching Ministers, and Church Discipline, referred to a Commitee to consider of the Debate of the House and to bring it in again with the amendments, with respect to tender Consciences.

Letters of the taking of Trym Castle, and that 3000 in it went to the Enemy, who afterwards took also a strong House near it, belonging to Sir Adam Loftus.

Letters that part of C. Hortons Regiment refused to go with the Lieutenant for Ireland, and dis∣banded themselves.

That Major Bethel and other Officers refused to go, that about Chester they feared the Malignants rising again.

Page  403 Letters from Hamborough, that one Mr. Harring∣ton, an English Merchant, came thither, and de∣signed to trapan Mr. Crispe, and other English Merchants there, and got on board a Ship, pro∣vided for that purpose, to carry them over into England. But by the contrary Winds, the ship being Wind bound, the rest of the English Mer∣chants over took the Ships, and rescued their Friends.

(8) An Act passed for taking of the Customes and Navy-Accounts.

Debate upon the Act for poor Prisoners re∣commited as to Prisoners, and Creditors; and the Commitee to receive any offers from the Judges, or any others for the good of the Com∣mon Wealth therein.

Instructions to the Commitee for bringing in the Form of a Commission, to Passe the great Seal * for relief of those that lye in Prison for Debt, and have nothing to pay, but are like to starve for want of Maintainance.

Letters that a Woman came out of Cleveland to York, and there Preached several times, and was much Admired by some Ladyes, and other Persons of Quality, who heard her: but the Mi∣nisters were very Angry with her.

(9) Debate of an Act for suppressing false and Scandalous Letters, Informations, &c. Com∣mited.

Another for suppressing Scandalous, and unli∣censed Pamphlets, and for Regulating the Press.

Upon the Motion of C. Martin, Ordered that the Regalia of the Crown be delivered up to the Trustees for Sale of the Kings Goods, to raise Money for the service of Ireland.

(10) The Act passed for admitting the De∣linquents of North-Wales to Composition for a certain Fine.

Letters from Milford Haven from the Lieute∣nant of Ireland, giving the House an Account of his Proceedings, and the Readiness of his Forces.

Upon a report from the Councel of State, and Letters to them from the Lieutenant of Ireland, concerning M. General Monk his making a Peace with Owen Roe Oneal, which the Councel disap∣proved, and reported to the House, to know their pleasure therein.

M. G. Monk was called into the House, and * asked several Questions by their Order, which he answered at the Bar of the House touching that business, after a long debate of it the House upon the Qestion passed this Vote, That they did dis∣approve of what M. G. Monke had done in con∣cluding a Peace with the Grand and Bloody Irish Rebel Owen Rowe Oneal, and did abhor the * having any thing to do with him therein.

Yet are verily perswaded that the making the same by the said M. G. Monk was in his Judg∣ment for the most advantage of the English Interest in that Nation. And that he shall not be further Questioned for the same for the time to come.

Order that the report of the Councel of State, the questions demanded of M. G. Monk, with his Answers and the Votes of the House there upon, be Printed and Published.

M. G. Monk was much discontented at the proceeding in this business in Relation to him, especially at some passages highly reflecting upon his honour and fidelity.

And it was the Opinions of Divers, either not at all to have questioned this business, or having once questioned it, not to have imployed him a∣ny more in their Service.

But the Major part carried it thus, to beat him, and afterwards to stroak him, which some did think was never forgotten by him.

(11) The House sate not.

Letters from Dublin to the House, and to the Councel of State, that the first of Aug. the Enemy * began his approaches near to the Town, that Or∣mond, Preston, and the chief of their Army, were that Night at a work begun Eastward of the Ci∣ty upon the Sea, to hinder the landing of the Forces and Supplyes Expected from England; and had * cut off much of their water, and Forage.

That the 2 August C. Jones, Reynolds, and the rest with him discovered a party of the Enemy drawn to their new Work, about 1500 Foot, besides Horse, they thought fit speedily to remove them, and advanced towards them with the great∣er strength 1200 Horse and 4000 Foot, because they were within a Mile of the Camp, from whence they might have what Supplyes, and addi∣tion of Force they pleased.

That the Parliament Party soon entred the Ene∣mies New Work, yet not without a strong dispute; and most of Ormonds Foot there, were slain, and taken: Their Horse having deserted them af∣ter the first charge.

That Jones, and his Party pursuing their ad∣vantage, became at last ingaged with Ormonds whole Army, which after 2 houres Fight, they totally routed. That they slew on the place, and in the Chase 4000 And took 2517 Prisoners, most of them Inchequins English, and run-aways. That they got 1 whole Cannon, 3 Demy Cannons, 1 long Gun carrying a Ball of 12 Pound, 1 Saker∣drake, and 1 Mortar Peice, all of them of Brasse, some trayn Carryages, and about 200 Draught Oxen for the train.

That the strength of the Enemy was since ac∣ledged to be 19000. That Ormond narrowly escap∣ed.

That of the Parliaments Party, there were not 20 missing, but many wounded, the greatest losse fell on the Horse, wherein Jones his Regiment did much suffer, which he desired might be con∣sidered.

That Jones intended not to have ingaged so far, nor did Ormond expect it, but would have declined it, reserving themselves for the coming up of Clanricard with 3000 Connaught Forces, and of the L. of Ardes with 7000 Scots, all ready for Marching; and of Inchequin with two more Regi∣ments from Munster.

That there never was any day in Ireland like this, to the confusion of the Irish, and raising up the Spirits of the English, and restoring their In∣terest, which from their first footing in Ireland, was never in so low a Condition, as a• that time, there not being any one considerable landing place left for them, but Dublin onely, and that almost lost.

Captain Otwey, who brought this Intelligence to the Councel, and did gallant Service in the Action, did bring other Letters to the same pur∣pose, and which did further relate, That Ormond was at Tables in his Quarters, when the first News came of the beating up of his Guard; and answered the Messenger, he wished the Rebels would come, that they might have some Sport with 〈◊〉, and so went on in his Game.

But a second Messenger bringing news of the routing of his Party, he left his play, and go• 2 or 3 Regiments to engage, but they being defeated, he and the rest fled.

That Collonel Reynolds, after he had taken Ormonds Brother, threatned to pistol him, if he would not show him Ormond, which he did at a Page  404 distance, with about seven Horse in Company.

That Collonel Reynolds, and Captain Otway pur∣sued them, and came so near, as to charge them, and brought one of them a French Man, off with them, but the rest with the Marquess, being well horsed, escaped.

That the Plunder of the Field was so rich, that the Camp was like a Fayr; Cloth, Silk, and all manner of Cloaths to be sold, and at Dublin, the Officers did not know their own Souldiers, they were become so gallant, they had good store of Wine, which they drunk in their hats, knocking out the Heads of the Vessels.

That they took Ormonds Cabinet, with his Let∣ters and Papers of Concernment and divers Pri∣soners of Quality, besides 6 Lieutenant Collonels, 8 Majors, 4 Captains, 58 Lieutenants, 42 Ensigns, and a great number of other Officers, and 2100 common Souldiers.

That the Enemy at their marching off, had quit several Garrisons, That a day of thanksgiving was appointed at Dublin for this Victory, after which, C. Jones and the rest intended to march out again.

[13] The House did not sit.

Letters from Scotland, that the General Assem∣bly * there had published a Remonstrance or De∣claration of the Grounds of their late proceed∣ings, and of their Intentions for maintenance of the Government, settling Church-Discipline, and keeping good Correspondence with England, &c.

Much Labour was by his Friends, for the clearing * M. G. Monk, from the Reslection upon him, by his cessation with Owen Roe O Neal, for which end, they caused the Articles of that Cessation to be Printed, and published, together with the Rea∣sons which induced M. G. Monk to make that Cessation.

Yet all would not serve, but •t stuk with ma∣ny to his Prejudice, who both suspected C. Monks Fidelity, and sharply inveiged against any Peace made by those of the Parliaments Party, with the bloody and execrable Irish Rebels.

[14] Upon reading the Letters from Dublin in the House, they ordered a day of publick thanksgiving for that great Victory.

That an Act be brought in, for settling 1000 l. per annum Land upon Lieutenant General Jones, and his Heirs, that thanks be sent to him, and the rest for that good Service.

That the Councel of State prepare the Letter of thanks to be signed by the Speaker, and do * take into consideration the Request of Lieute∣nant General Jones for continuing Sir George Askue Vice Admiral of the Irish Seas.

That it be referred to the Trustees for Sale of the Kings Goods, to choose 6 of the best Horses in Tilbury Race for Lieutenant General Jones, as a Gratuity from the House.

That 200 l. be given to Captain Otway, who brought the Letters.

The Petitions of the Brewers referred to the Committee of Excise, and they to bring in a new Model for the Excise.

The Act passed for the more speedy collecting of the Excise.

Order for some Pentions to be continued to Souldiers Wives.

And for some scandalous Prmphlets, and their Authors to be examined, and punished, and that Mr. Caughton, a London Minister, now in Prison, be discharged.

Letters from Chester, that Ormond was rallied to 12000 Men, and had taken in some Forts.

Letters from Cardiffes, That divers of the Lieutenant of Irelands Souldiers went away from him.

That C. Cooks Regiment was in a great Muti∣ny at Minehed, and many of them went away, but the Captain appeased the Mutiny, and forced his Men on Ship Board.

[15] A Petition of the Earl and Countess of Thommond, touching a debt from the Earl of Pe∣terborough, referred to a Committee.

An Act passed for settling 2000 l. per annum up∣on the Lord President Bradshaw, another for 1000 l. per annum upon C. Martin out of Eyn∣sham.

Another for 2000 l. per annum upon M. G. Skip∣pon.

The Act published for the Composition of the Delinquents of North-Wales for 24000 l.

Letters from Ireland, that the Parliament ha∣ving sent some Corn, and 200 Souldiers to Lon∣don Derry, and two of Sir Charles Coots Brothers, beingcome to him with 700 Horse, he sallyedout of the Town, and scoured the Countrey for 7 Miles on all sides of the City, took many Cows, and Pri∣soners, and killed all whom he found in Arms, then returned to Derry.

[16] A Petition from the General and his * Councel of Officers to the House, praying, First, That all penal Statutes formerly made, and late Or∣dinances, whereby many Conscientious People are molested, and the Propagation of the Gospel hinder∣ed, may be removed.

(2) That it is not their meaning, that the Li∣berty desired by them, should extend to the tollerati∣on of Popery, Prelacy, the Book of Common Prayer, publick Scorn and Contempt of God, and his Word.

But desire that all open Acts of Profaneness, or Drunkenness, Swearing, Ʋncleanness, and the like, be vigorously proceeded against, and punished in all Persons whatsoever.

(3) That upon the Sense of the late great Mer∣cy in Ireland, they would extend Favour to those in restraint, who have formerly served them, and this Nation against the Common Enemy, and for the future, all disturbers of the publick Peace, to be vi∣gorously proceeded against.

(4) That speedy Consideration may be had of the great Oppressions, by reason of the multipli∣city of unnecessary Laws, with their Intricacies, and Delayes, which tends to the profit of some particu∣lar men, but much to the Expence and Dammage of the whole.

C. Goffe, and Pride, and other Officers, who presented this Petition, were called in to the * Bar, and the Speaker by command of the House, gave them thanks for their constant good Affecti∣ons, and in particular for this Petition.

Acquainting them that the House had the things desired already under consideration, and that this Petition should hasten the granting the same, with all possible speed and Convenience.

Then it was voted, That all penal Statutes and Ordinances, whereby many Conscientious People are much molested, and the Propagation of the Gospel * hindred, may be removed, and referred to the Com∣mittee for bringing in an Act for ease of tender consciences, to bring in the Act according to this Debate.

And referred it to a Committee, who are to bring in an Act of Pardon, to comprize herein the three proposals of this Petition.

And referred to the Committee concerning the Laws of the Land, to consider of the 4th. Pro∣posal of this Petition.

Page  405 The Act passed for paying 3500 l. to the Wid∣dow of Mr. Blackstone, a Member of the House.

An Order for Mr. Hall, Attourny of the Dut∣chy, to have the priviledge to plead within the Bar.

The like Order was made for Mr. Steel, and also to be freed from his Reading.

Order for Mr. Stevens, a Member of the House and a common Lawyer, to be made Judge of the Admiralty, for which place, he was not very fit.

A Declaration and Narrative past of the Grounds and Reasons, for setting apart a day of publick Thanksgiving.

[17] Debate of the Act for Payment of the Ar∣reares of C. Thornhaugh deceased.

Order for the Serjeants Men to disperse the Copies of the Act for the Thanksgiving Day, and referred to the Councel of State to consider how the House may be eased of this trouble for the fu∣ture, and to give order for the dispersing of Pa∣pers upon the like Occasions.

The accounts of C. Willoughby referred to be audited.

A Petition of Mariners referred to a Commit∣tee.

An Act passed for settling 1000 l. per annum upon Lieutenant General Jones.

Order for an Act to settle 500 l. per annum * out of the Irish Rebels Lands upon Sir Charles Coot.

An Act past for the Payment of their Arrears to the English Officers in Ireland, for their former Services in England.

The House adjourned for three Days.

[18] Letters of confirmation of raising the Seige before London Derry by Sir Charles Cootes Brother, in which Service, many of the Enemy were taken Prisoners, and divers slain.

Letters from Chester, That C. Jones was again gone out of Dublin to besiege Drogheda, that Or∣mond had dismounted most of the Irish for not fighting, and had turned all the English out of Trym Castle.

That the Lord Lientenant of Ireland was im∣barqued with his Army.

The House being adjourned, Mr. Speaker, Commissioner Keeble, Mr. Chute, Mr. Adams, Mr. Steel, and Mr. Whitelock, by appointment, met in the morning at Mr. Attourney General's, where * they conferred together about the making new Rules for Reformation of the Proceedings in Chancery, and agreed upon some general Points, which they referred to some of the Company to draw up into Form.

[20] Letters to the Councel of State of the * imbarquing of the Lieutenant of Ireland, on Mun∣day last, and of Commiss. G. Ireton on the Wednesday after, with a great Fleet, that never∣theless, they left 3 Regiments behind for want of Shipping.

That the English Ships were very forward for the Voyage, and so were the Flemish Bottomes when their Money was punctually paid them.

That no Provision was wanting for the Trans∣portation of this Army, and there is a considerable stock of Money, with plenty of Ammunition, That the Souldiers whil'st they were on Shore, beha∣ved themselves very civilly, and payed for what they took, and any that were debaucbed, were severely punished, That there was much seeking of God by Prayer for a Blessing on them.

Letters that the Cavaleers endeavoured to raise Differences betwixt the 2 Nations, but since the News of the late Defeat in Ireland, they are very still.

Letters from York, That one Morrice, and one Blackbourn were arraigned before Baron Thort, and Judge Puleston, for levying. War against the Kingdom, they pleaded not guilty, but desired as * they were Marshal Men, that they might be tryed by Marshal Law, which was denyed to them.

Morrice at last said, he would be tryed by God and the Countrey, and 17 Witnesses proved foul Crimes against him. He had two Sheets of Pa∣per written with Matters of Law, and Statutes, many of which he pleaded, and urged the case of the War betwixt the two Houses of York, and Lancaster, the difference of which, from his case, was shewed by the Judges.

Then he produced a Commission from the King, when he was Prince, the Judges told him that the Prince was a Subject as well as he, and must be tryed by the same Law.

He was found guilty of Treason, and manacled with Irons, at which he said, What, a Martial Man Ironed? the like President was never before known.

He desired to have a strong Guard, saying, Let me be damned if I escape, but it was denyed, so was a Copy of his Indictment, and to have Coun∣cel, or to be exchanged.

He and Blackbourn were both condem∣ned.

Letters from Chester, That Lieutenant Gene∣ral Jones having put Dublin into a good posture, was marched forth with 1000 Horse, and 3000 * Foot, and sat down before Tredah, That Ormond executed many for Runawayes, That the Markets are full again at Dublin.

Letters from Paris, That Prince Charles recei∣ved an account from Ormond of this Defeat given him by Jones, and blamed Inchequins Horse, and others that betrayed him, and ran away, and In∣chequin by his Letters to the Prince complained against Ormond, for fighting when he was gone from him with 2000 Horse. That Ormond diswa∣ded the Prince from coming into Ire∣land.

[21] The House sate, and received Letters from the Lieutenant of Ireland, of his then being * setting Sail for Ireland, and offering to their con∣sideration the Removal of Penal Statutes, that in∣force the Consciences of honest conscientious Men.

The House ordered the Committees to make their Reports touching the Ease of tender Con∣sciences.

And an Act to be brought in for Commissio∣ners to be chosen in all Countries, to make choice of fit and able Men to be made Ministers, that can∣not conform to the present Ordinance, for Ordi∣nation of Persons to Preach.

Orders about Monies for the maimed Souldi∣ers, and about Disbursements for disbanding Souldiers.

The House was acquainted with divers Papers taken in a French Mans Trunk at Rye, discover∣ing a popish Design to be set on Foot in England, with Commissions from the Bishop of Chalcedon, by Authority of the Church of Rome, to Popish Priests, and others, for settling the Discipline of the Romish Church in England and Scot∣land.

Referred to Mr. Attourney General to make a further Examination of this Business, and report it to the House.

Some sent to seize Books of Lieutenant Collo∣nel * Lilbourn, newly Printed, were perswaded by him to look to their own Liberties, and let the Books alone. Page  406 Letters that the Lieutenant of Ireland was safely landed at Dublin, and all his Men with him, in about 40 Ships.

That Commissary General Ireton with about 60 Ships more, full of Men, Arms, and Provisi∣ons, were with a good Wind sailing for Mun∣ster.

[22] Petitions of the Miners of Derbyshire, and of the Earl of Rutland, referred to a Com∣mittee.

Petition of the City of London for more Houses to set the poor on work, referred to a Commit∣tee.

The Arrest of a Member of the House (not one that sate) was referred to be examined by a Committee.

An Act passed touching Plantations about Flo∣rida, near Virginia.

Letters of great Complaints of the Taxes in Lan∣cashire, and That the meaner sort threaten to leave their Habitations, and their Wives, and Children, to * be maintained by the Gentry, That they can no longer bear the Oppression, to have the Bread taken out of the Mouths of their Wives and Children by Taxes. And that if an Army of Turks come to relieve them, they will joyn with them.

Reasons against the arresting of Mens Persons, were presented to the Members of Parlia∣ment.

[23] The Arrears of the Fee-Farm Rents of Carlisle remitted by the House. *

The King of France had prohibited all Trade with England, the English Merchants took this as a Breach of the League, and thereupon addrest themselves by Petition to the Councel of State, desiring them to report this matter to the House.

The Councel reported the whole matter to the House, who upon long debate thereof, Voted * That no Wines, Wool, or Silk, of the Growth of France, and usually vended in this Nation, shall from thenceforth be imported into any Port thereof, or vended here, upon forfeiture of the Goods and Ship that shall import them.

Upon the Question whether Linnen Cloth should be likewise prohibited? It was resolved in the negative; in regard of the general and ne∣cessary use thereof, and they referred it to the Councel of State to bring in an Act according to these Votes.

Letters That when the Lieutenant of Ireland * landed at Dublin, he was most Heroically enter∣tained, with the resounding Eccho of the great Guns round about the City, and great concourse of People to see him, to whom he made a very grateful Speech with his Hat in his hand, and there was a great cry, that they would all live and dye with him.

That the next day after the raising of the Siege of London Derry, Sir Charlet Coot Summon'd the Garrison that was near to it, in the Possession of the Enemy, and that within two dayes, the new Fort, Slogh Castle, and other Forts were de∣livered up to him, with the Ammunition, and Artillery, all upon Quarter.

[24] Order for 20 l. for the buryal of Mr. Powel, a reduced Officer.

A Letter from Sir Charles Coot to the House, That Charles Coot his Brother had concluded a Peace with M. G. Row O Neal, and his Reasons * for the doing of it were for Preservation of the Garrison of London Derry, and the English Inter∣est in those parts.

After reading of the Articles, and a long De∣bate, Ordered that a Copy of a Declaration of the House, upon M. G. Monks joyning with Owen, Roe, O Neal, should be forthwith sent to Sir Charles Coot, and in vindication of his Honour, they Voted, That they approved of the Fidelity, Care, * and Vigilancy of Sir Charles Coot, in Preserving the English Interest in Ireland, and holding out London Derry against the Scots.

They referred it to the Councel of State, to take care for the sending of these Votes to Sir Charles Coot, and for relieving him with Provisi∣ons and Ammunition.

Order for 100 l. to Mr. King, who brought the Letters from Sir Charles Coot, for his good Service.

Referred to the Councel of State to examine the Business of Captain Kesar mentioned in Sir Charles Coots Letter, and to send for, and secure him, if they find cause.

[25] By Vote the House declared That all * such English and Scots, and all others that have in∣gaged for the Parliament of England in the Na∣tion of Scotland, and have revolted from that Service, and all such as have, or shall adhere unto, or joyn with Charles Stuart (eldest Son of the late King) in that Nation, are Traytors, and shall have their Estates confiscate, and their Per∣sons proceeded against by Martial Law.

Order for these Votes to be Printed, and Pub∣lished, and a Copy of them to be sent to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

Order to forbid proceedings in the Composition of the Earl of Derby, because he holds the Isle of Man against the Parliament.

By two Printed Papers, and three Letters to the Committee of the Army for discovery of * Criminal Offenders, Mr. Speaker was taxed for an ill Member, and that he had conveyed a great Sum of Money to the King, and Matters of False∣hoods, and Breach of Trust are charged on him.

Upon the Order of the General, the Officers of the Army certifyed under their Hands, That * they never examined any matter touching the Spea∣ker, nor had any Order from his Excellency for that purpose, to authorize it.

That they find the same Business had been Judi∣cially heard before a Committee of Parliament, and by them reported to the House, who declared those complaints raysed, and prosecuted, falsely, maliti∣ously, and scandalously against the Speaker, and that exemplary Punishment be inflicted upon the Prose∣cutors.

The Officers of the Army conclude their Cer∣tificates, That they humbly conceive the said Infor∣mation raysed, and promoted since the Judgement of the House, as aforesaid, was a practice to bring an Odium upon the Speaker, who hath so highly meri∣ted from the publick.

An Advertisement published That if any Coun∣tryman be injured by the Souldiers, taking of Free-Quarter, contrary to the Act, that upon Com∣plaint to the Judge Advocate of the Army, and Proof thereof made, he shall have Satisfaction out of the Pay of the Souldier, and Protection from the Army.

[27]. The House sate not.

Letters from Dublin to the Councel of State, of some Correspondence betwixt the Governour of Tredagh, and Lieutenant General Jones, and that Ormond came thither with 1500 Horse, and 2000 Foot, That Owen Roe O Neal conceiving that he had merited from the Parliament, desired a Convoy for his Men to serve the Spaniard, but nothing was granted.

Letters that the Scots Army was full of Malig∣nants, Page  407 and the Nation full of Feares, That no∣thing will give Satisfaction there, but the Kings putting Malignants from him, and granting the particulars of the Covenant.

Letters from Mr. Peters to the Councel, giving them an account of the Fleets setting sail for Ire∣land, &c.

Lieutenant Collonel Morrice, Governour of Pontfract Castle for the King, was executed, ac∣cording to the Sentence of the Court Mar∣shal.

Letters that 5 Men of War wearing the Scots Colours set upon 5 Ships of the Parliaments, killed 4 of their Men, wounded 18, and did much Prejudice to the Ships.

The Governours of the new Corporation in * London, for setting the poor to work, sent their Warrants, requiring the Church-Wardens, and Overseers of the Poor, in every Parish to return the Names to them of all such as are able to work, and have not meanes to maintain themselves, and of all who are not able to work, and want Live∣lyhood.

[28] Order for such as neglect to take out Discharges upon their Compositions for Delin∣quency, to be taken into Custody.

The Act passed prohibiting the Importing of any Wines, Wool, or Silk from France, into England or Ireland.

An Act passed for admitting the Purchasers of Bishops Lands, to pay the whole purchase Money by Weavers-Hall Bills.

Another Act passed touching the second 40000 l. charged on the Excise, and Goldsmiths-Hall.

[29] The Publique Thanksgiving day Solem∣nized. *

The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland shortly after his landing at Dublin, published a Proclamation, reciting the great Mercies of God to that City, par∣ticularly in the late Defeat given to the Rebels, who incompassed it round about, and finding that not∣withstanding the Goodness of God to them, yet by profane Swearing, Cursing, and Drunkenness, his holy Name is dayly dishonoured, and blasphemed, contrary to the Laws of God, and the known Laws of that Land, and to the Articles of War.

He commands the Major and Magistrates of the City, and the Officers of the Army to put in due Ex∣ecution the Laws against such Offenders, and that he will punish the neglect and contempt of this Pro∣clamation, with the severest Punishment of the Law.

[30] The Act for relief of Prisoners of Debt, was after a long Debate, and difference in Opi∣nion, ordered upon the Question to be ingros∣sed.

Debate touching Fees, and Salaries of the Officers belonging to the House.

The Arrears of Sir Adam Lostus referred to the Committee for Irish Affairs.

Letters from Holland, That the Prince his Men run away from him for want of Mony, That 2 Irish Frigots brought into Dunkirk 6 Hull Ships for Prizes.

Letters from Dublin, That the English Fleet which came thither with the L. Lieutenant, strikes a great Terrour into the Enemy, That Trumpets came to Jones from Ormond, Inchequin, and others, but he sent them back with this An∣swer, That now all Addresses must be made to the L. Lt. Cromwel.

[31] Order that Serjeant Dandey, Serjeant at Arms to the Councel, do proclaim the Act for * prohibiting the Importation of Wines, Wool, and Silks from France.

Debate touching Mr. Warners Case.

An Act passed touching the West-India Islands, and making them subordinate to the Govern∣ment of England.

Order for an Act to prohibite the Brewing of Ale, or Beer, above 10 s. the Barrel.

Report by the Councel of a Letter from the Lieutenant of Ireland, giving an Account of his Condition after his safe Arrival, and laying open his necessities for Supplies, and speedy Recruits. Referred to the Councel of State to consider of the Letter and Desires of the L. Lieutenant, and to answer his Expectation, so far forth, as it may not increase the Charge of this Common-Wealth.

Order for Payment of the 200 l. formerly given to Captain Poulton.

Order for 1200 l. for C. Fielder, late Govern∣our * of Portsmouth, for his Service there, and 1148 l. for his Arreares, out of concealed De∣linquents Estates, to be discovered by him.

Upon a Report from the Councel, of their Opi∣nion, That Sir Kenelm Digby is a dangerous * Person, and to know the pleasure of the House concerning him, they Voted That he was not with∣in the compass of the Votes for compounding for his Delinquency.

And that he be injoyned to depart the Common-Wealth within 20 days, and not to return without leave of the House under pain of Death, and con∣fiscation of his Estate.

They also voted that Mr. Walter Montague shall depart this Nation within 10 Dayes, and not to return without leave of the House, upon * pain of Death and confiscation of his Estate, and that this Vote be sent to him.

Ordered that the Commissions formerly granted by the King, and his privy Councel to Mr. Mayo and others, for apprehending of con∣victed Recusants, be renewed.

The House declared, That if any after the pub∣lishing of these Votes shall harbour, or conceal the Bodies of Sir Kenelm Digby, and Mr. Monta∣gue, their Estates shall be Sequestred.

Order for these Votes to be Printed, and pro∣claimed in the City.

Referred to the Councel of State to take care for the apprehending of Sir John Winter, he having stayed beyond the time formerly granted to him.

This being Fryday, the House adjourned till next Tuesday.

September, 1649.

[Sep. 1] This day the House did not sit.

Letters of some of the Train Horse, and a Re∣giment of Foot designed for Ireland, yet behind; and Shipping expected for them.

Letters of a Ship in Weymouth Harbour, that by the late fierce Thunder and Lightning there, had her main Mast rent from the top to the bot∣tom in 40 pieces, and the Missen Mast quite hur∣led out of its place, and so broken, that if she had been at Sea, it would have sunk her.

[3] Letters giving an account of the Parli∣aments Ships before Kingsale, and proposals for a winter Guard, and that Prince Rupert hanged 10 of his Men, for offering to go away from him.

Letters that in Scotland, they are framing new Letters to be sent to their King, putting him in mind of the Covenant, but for his parting with * Malignants, a few will serve their turn and if he Page  408 saitsfy the Kirk, he then becomes a godly Man, That those of their Party are faithful, and none other. That they put no difference betwixt Ma∣lignants and Sectaries.

That if the King imploy excommunicated Montrofs, he will be left to himself. That they see it will be impossible to govern these wilder Parts of Britaine, without the Name and Autho∣rity of a King.

That more and more Witches were condem∣ned to the Fire: 2 that day, 11 the next day, and 25 burnt before.

Letters from Chester, That Ireton was designed for Munster, but after 10 dayes lying at Sea, he was fain to put in at Dublin. That Ormond clear∣ed Tredah of all Superfluous Persons, and made it as strong as he could. That the Buffe Coats were in the Pulpits of Dublin.

An Act passed, prohibiting the bringing of Hats, or Hatbands from beyond Seas.

An Act passed for all Officers to take the Oath to be true and faithful to the Common-Wealth of England without King or Lords.

One Summer for counterfeiting the Hand and Seal of the General, and cozening the People thereby, was committed to the Marshal Goal, to be tryed for it by a Councel of War.

[4] Order to renew a Lease for 40 Years of Deanes Lands, for relief of 20 poor People in Lincoln.

The Act past for discharging poor Prisoners for Debt, who are unable to satisfy their Credi∣tors. *

Letters from St. Germins, That there were great Consultations, what Course should be taken by the Prince of Wales.

Letters that 4 Men of War, Ostenders, took 4 Coal Ships, and sunk 3 of them, gave the 4th. to 40 poor Mariners to carry them home into England, having taken from them all they had.

Letters from Ostend, That there was great En∣deavours to draw in Assistance for Prince Charles, pretending that Ormond was possessed of Dublin, and with a very great Army was prepa∣ring for England, and that the Prince was going over to take Possession of Ireland.

That there was a Proclamation reciting that by the Mariners there going to the King of Scot∣land, in hopes of profit; the King of Spains Na∣vy wanted men, and therefore commands that upon pain of Death, no Flemming, or Spaniard do serve in the Ships of the King of England.

[5] Debate of a new Oath, and Ingagement to the present Government.

A Proclamation from the General, forbidding the Souldiers to have Hounds, or Greyhounds, or to kill Deer, or Conyes in any Chases, Parks, or Warrens.

[6] Order for Mr. Hallowes to have his Lease renewed of Lands, which he held of the Duke of Bucks.

Order giving more time to double upon the purchase of Deans and Chapters Lands.

Order touching Compositions.

Sir John Winter disclaimed the Pope, and all For∣reign Power, and put himself upon the Mercy of * the Parliament.

Letters that the Lieutenant of Ireland Mustered 17 Regiments of Foot, and 5000. Horse, in all 15000.

18 Souldiers brought Prisoners for stealing Deer in Surrey.

The Act passed for Oaths to Majors, Justices of Peace, and other Officers in this Form.

You shall Swear that you shall be true and faith∣ful to the Common-wealth of England, as it is now established, without a King or House of Lords. You shall well and truly Execute the Office of a Major &c. *

Divers Compositions of Delinquents past.

Letters that C. Popham lost a Vessel, overset with the foul Weather.

Mr. Love was before the Commitee of Plunder∣ed Ministers, but the charge against him not pro∣ved.

Letters that the Lieutenant of Ireland was Marched forth out of Dublin.

Souldiers appointed to be tryed by a Court Mar∣tial, for killing of Deer.

Two Souldiers Sentenced by a Court Martial, one to Ride the Wooden Horse with 8 Muskets at his Heels; and the other to run the Gantlope, for robbing on Orchard, and affronting an Officer of the Army.

Petitions of Maiemed Souldiers for Money.

Another of reduced Officers and Souldiers, for their Arreares, referred to a Commitee.

(17) Several Gentlemen of the House, and of the Army, and others, met with some of those called Levellers, to confer together, and in∣deavour * a right understanding, and Agreement between all Interests.

And for the better, effecting thereof, it was moved that Walwyn, Prince, and Overton, close Prisoners in the Tower, might have the Liberty of the Tower. Which the Councel thought •it, and upon their Reports to the House it was assented unto.

A Petition of the Garrison of Plymouth referred to a Commitee.

Allowed to the Earl of Denbigh 1700 l. for his Charges due to him, when he was, Ambassador in Italy.

Order for an Act for 7000 l. for the Town of Taunton out of Sir John Stowells Estate, and ano∣ther Delinquents.

The House adjourned.

(8) Letters of some disorder in the Garrison of Oxford, somented by the Levellers, and Cava∣leers. The Souldiers proposed to have a new Re∣presentative, and this to be dissolved, to have Agita∣tors, to maintain the Ingagments at Triplo-Heath, &c.

Intercepted Letters to the L. Cotington, advis∣ing the King to a seeming complyance with the * Levellers, as the likelyst way to do his work, that they have caused the Speaker to be accused by some Discontented Prisoners, and that the best Service the Kings Friends do him, is to set on the Levellers.

C. Thomlinson, and C. Ingolesby sent to Oxon, to quiet the distractions there.

Letters from Dublin that the Lieutenant was marched with 10000 Horse and Foot towards Tredah, to find out Ormond, who, with the L. of Ardes, was very Numerous; But many English came from them to the Lieu∣tenant, and such as Ormond took going from him were Presently Executed.

One Mr. Williams sent to Prison for reading the Common Prayer Publickly.

(10) The Councel Ordered both the Gene∣ral his Regiments, and Okey's Dragoons, and some other Regiments commanded by M. G. Lambert to march to Oxford, to quiet the distem∣pers there.

Letters from Dublin, that the Lieutenant with about 12000 Horse, and Foot, was come near Tredah, which Ormond had victualled for 6 Page  409 Months, and fortefyed, and put in it 2000 Irish Foot, and 200 Horse, and made Sir Arthur Ash∣ton, formerly Governour of Reading for the King, Governour of this place.

That the Lieutenant ordered Ships to stop Provisions from the Town, and to furnish the Be∣siegers that he sent 1000 Foot by Sea to Sir Charles Coot, and ordered 500 Horse to march by land to him.

An intercepted Letter from Prince Rupert from Kingsale to Ormond, of the wants of the Fleets, with proposal for Provisions.

(11) The Imposition of 4 s. per Chaldron upon Coales taken off, for the benefit of the Poor.

Captain Wagstaffe gave an account to the House of the particular Passages in the meeting at * Oxford, how they imprisoned their Officers, set Guards, fortifyed New-Colledge, and other Acts of Hostility. That C. Ingoldsby, their C. sent to them from the Parliament, was put under a Guard by them, and how they chose Agita∣tors.

That the secured Officers walking near to the Guards, after two dayes, discoursing with the pri∣vate Souldiers on the Guard, and some of them not well satisfyed with these Proceedings of their fellow Souldiers, which these Officers foment∣ed, and demanded liberty to go away: some of the Guards were fit for it, and others against it, whereupon the Officers forced their way through the Guards, and so past them, and went up to their C. Ingoldsby, and told him how the Mat∣ter stood.

He, with his two Men, came to the Guards that were put upon him, and without saying much to them, came through them, and com∣manded the Souldiers to march with him, which they did, and came to the Officers in the Street.

One of the Agitators on Horseback killed a Souldier who offered to stop him, and the Guard which the C. brought with him took the rest of the Agitators Prisoners; many Souldiers came in to the C. as he went along in the Streets, and marched with him.

Then he went up to New-Castle, and com∣manded the Colours, which were brought to him: He sent for a Party of Horse to Whateley, and placed his own Guards.

The Souldiers generally obeyed him, and ma∣nifested great Joy that they were thus disinga∣ged.

Referred to the Councel of State to give di∣rections to the Attourney General to proceed against the Mutineers at Oxford, by a Commissi∣on of Oyer and Terminer for Treason, and to ap∣point other Councel to assist him, and a Sollici∣tor, and to prepare a Declaration touching this Business.

Order for an Addition to C. Okey's Regiment of Dragoons, to make them up 1000.

A Member of the House chosen Major of Taun∣ton, had leave to serve in that place.

An Act passed for relief of Felt-Makers, and Hat-band Makers, against Aliens importing them to the hindrance of English Manufactures.

(12) Instructions against the Accounts of Mr. Hawkins, Treasurer of Ireland.

Order to certify the Accounts of C. Rossi∣ter.

Some Delinquents sent for from Norwich.

An Act past, prohibiting to brew for sale, any Ale or Beer, above 16 s. the Barrel, above the Excise.

(13 Recommended to the General, to give his Orders to his Officers of Horse, for securing * by his Horse, the High-Wayes from Robberies, and to apprehend the Thieves.

Order for a Commission to visit the Univer∣sity of Ox•ord.

The Act for relief of tender Consciences a∣gainst the Penalties of several Statutes read, and committed.

The Troop of Horse in Oxford under Captain Smith, continued for 6 Months.

20 s. per week ordered for the Lady Beau∣mont.

Complaints from New-Castle against Tax∣es.

Petition of M. G. Mitton, and Arrears, and Losses allowed to several Persons.

The Earl of Salisbury chosen a Member into the House for Lyn.

Letters that the Prince, and Duke of York were landed with 300 Men in Jersy.

Papers intercepted from Ormond to Prince Ru∣pert, concerning Provisions, and Necessaries for their Fleet.

Letters that the Duke of York had visited the King, Queen, and Cardinal of France, and was re∣visited by them, whom he most humbly beseeched * to have Compassion on the King his Brother, and to give all Assistance possible for the regaining of his Estate and Kingdom. To which the Cardinal made answer, That it could not possibly be now, but that he might assure himself, and the King his Bro∣ther, that when they were in a capacity to serve him, they would spare neither Purse nor Power, and in the mean time desired the Kings Brother to ac∣cept of a small present of 100000 Crowns.

Letters that Ormond was but 5000 in the Field, and had put the rest into Garrisons. That the Lord Lieutenant finding the Enemy to give ground, besieged Tredah.

That he did not pursue Ormond, judging it not safe to march too far into an Enemies Country, and leave many of their Garrisons behind him, especially Tredah, which was very strong and would be of singular Advantage to him, both for Sea and Land. The 1000 Foot sent to Sir Charles Coot, were safely landed at Derry.

Major General Lambert, C. Baxter, and other * Officers went to Oxford to try the Mutinous Soul∣diers there by a Court Marshal; those of the Country who joyned with them, are to be tryed by a Commission of Oyer and Terminer.

(14) A Petition of the Countess of Castle-Ha∣ven referred to a Committee, who upon proof of the truth of it, are to bring in an Act as the Petition desires.

Sir Kenelm Digbys Petition carryed upon the Question, not to be read.

Letters from Mr. Strickland from Holland, That * the Provintial States there had given him audi∣ence as a publick Agent from this State.

Order that Mr. Speaker write a Letter to ac∣knowledge the Respect to their Agent.

Order that a Ship lately taken from the State, and adjudged Prize, should be discharged by the Admiralty, and the Seamen who took her, to be gratifyed otherwise.

Order for Money for such as fled out of Ireland hither, and to inable them to return into Ireland.

Order for 1000 l. for the Countess of Kent, for her dammage by the demolishing of Goodrick Castle.

Order for more Carriages for the Regiments gone for Ireland, and the Councel to bring it into the Establishment.

Page  410 An Act past Authorizing the Commissioners of the Customes to Impose Fines, and Forfeitures on such as Import Wines, &c. From France, contrary to a late Act.

(15) Letters to the Councel that Jermin, and Percy were imprisoned in France, for holding Cor∣respondence with the Spaniard, to the disservice of the French Crown.

Order for Sommerset-House to be the Head Quarters of the Army.

Orders of the Councel for supplyes of Horse, Saddles, Pistols, &c. for the Lord Lieute∣nant.

Letters that many of Ormonds Men came in to the Lord Lieutenant. That Sir George Askue sent * Provisions to Dublin, and more to the Leaguer be∣fore Tredah.

(17) Letters that the Commanders of the Rebells were in Factions, and that Sir Charles Coot took advantage thereof, to march into their Coun∣try, and took in divers small Garrisons.

Letters that the Lord Lieutenant had fixed his Posts, and begun his Batteries before Tredah. That the Garrison often sallyed out upon him, but were beaten back with loss.

That in the Town were 3000 Foot Souldiers, and 500 Horse, and they were victualled for five Months.

That Inchequin commits great wast as far as he dares venture, about Dublin and Tredah, by burning and driving away of their Cattle, and hangs all he can meet with, going in to the Lord Lieutenant.

That Ormond proclaimed, whosoever should men∣tion the Covenants Subscription, or that the King should not come in, but upon Conditions, should be se∣cured, and his Estate Sequestred. *

That Mr. Peters the Minister, was arrived at Dublin, and that at the beginning of the Troubles in Ireland, he had a Brigade against the Rebels, and came off with honour, and victory, and the like was now expected from him.

That the Lord Lieutenant, for satisfying of * the Country through which he was to march, and that they might not be terrifyed with Fear upon his Approach, set sorth a Declaration of his In∣tentions, and to assure the Country that none of them should be injured, behaving themselves peacea∣bly, and bringing in their Provisions, &c.

Letters that 14 Sale of English and Dutch Ships were brought into Dunkirk, and Ostend, laden with Corn and other Goods, and after the Goods Sold, the Masters were forced to buy their own Ships.

That 15 small Ships, of four and six Pieces of Ordinance a piece, were manned out of those Ports, with Commissions from Prince Charles to take the English Ships. That the Governour of Dunkirk hath the 10th. part of the Prizes, and the Prince hath the 5th, part.

That one of the Parliaments Ships brought in a New Ostend Frigat of 10 Guns, a Prize; and an Account of the several Convoys. That Mon∣trossis with about 5000 Men at Hamborough.

That the Packet-Boat with the Keel of a Ship striking her, by a gust of wind, was sunk, and the Packets all lost, but the Men saved.

(18) For an Honour to the E's of Pembroke, and of Salisbury, and of the Lord Howard of Es∣crigge, Members of the House of Commons, or∣dered, That they might sit in all Committees of * which they were before the Lords House was dissol∣ved.

Allowance of 40 s. a week to an Irish Officers Widdow.

Mr. Noel made sole Treasurer at Weavers Hall.

300 l. allowed to Lieutenant Goddyer for Losses sustained by him, when he prevented the betray∣ing of Tinmouth.

An Act past for Tryal of Pyrates, and Robbers at Sea, and of revolted Seamen and Mariners.

An Act past for maintenance for the Alms-Men, and Free-School at Westminster.

A Letter from the Holland Ambassador in be∣half of three Vessels loaden with Wines, taken by the Parliaments Ships, referred to the Commit∣tee of the Navy.

The Lord Ormond sent Instructions to his Offi∣cers to this Effect. *

(1) That every man who hath submitted to his Majesties Authority be put into Possession of his Estate, he contributing to the maintenance of the Ar∣my, and necessary Burdens of the Countrey.

(2) That the Articles of War be put in Execu∣tion.

(3) That no Commanders in Ulster do assume to themselves the Nomination of any Military Offi∣cer, upon pretence of any late Commission, but leave them to our discretion as in this Kingdom hath ever been accustomed.

(4) Any that speak or act in prejudice of his Ma∣jesties Affairs, let him be imprisoned, and his Estate secured, and Information sent up to us, of the Na∣ture of his Crime, that we may give further order therein.

And if any Ecclesiastical Person in his Prayer, or Sermon, shall incite the People to Sedition, or disobe∣dience, or shall intermeddle with the Managery of civil Affairs, or derogate from the present Govern∣ment, or teach that his Majesty is not to be admitted to the Crown, till he hath given Satisfaction to his Subjects, or taken such Oaths or Covenants as are im∣posed on him without his consent, contrary to Law, and the Dictates of his own Conscience.

Ʋpon Proof thereof, without further Circumstan∣ces, let his Estate be confiscated to the use of the Ar∣my, and himself be either Imprisoned, or banished, or tryed for his Life, as the Case shall require.

(5) If there be any whose Loyalty is suspected, let the chief in Command upon the place, Minister to him the Oath of Allegiance, and if he refuse, let them securehis Person, and Estate.

(6) For Inlargement of Quarters.

(7) Touching Forces coming from other Quarters into Ulster.

(8) Let the Siege of Derry be prosecuted by the common advice of the Lord of Ardes, Sir Robert Stuart, Sir George Monroe, and C. Audley Mer∣vin.

(19) Orders upon private Petitions.

By Sentence of M. G. Lambert, C. Okey, and * the rest of the Officers at the Court Marshal at Oxford, two of the late mutinous Souldiers were shot to death, a third was reprieved, and seven ran the Gantlope.

The University entertained the Officers with great Respect, and presented them with Gloves.

That the Schollars offered to assist the Officers against the Mutineers, and not above three of the Townsmen joyned in the Mutiny.

Letters that Sir Thomas Armstrong sallyed out of Tredah upon the Lord Lieutenants Quarters with 200 Horse, but were so entertained, that e∣very one of them was enclosed and taken, except Sir Thomas, who escaped by the Goodness of his Horse.

That the Enemy hath 3000 Horse hovering a∣bout the Lord Lieutenants Camp, but attempting nothing.

Page  411 That 35 of the Renegadoes being taken, ten of them were hanged in the Camp, and the rest were sent to Dublin to be executed.

Letters that the English Merchants in Muscovia were commanded by the great Duke to sell all they had there, and to depart his Dominions * within a Year, and not to come thither any more, unless in the King of Englands Name, and by his Patents. So great a dislike did he conceive a∣gainst the English, andit was fully fomented by the Dutch, upon the Parliaments proceeding against the late King and Kingship.

(20) Letters from Sir Arthur Haselrigg of want of Pay for his Regiment, referred to the Com∣mittee of the Army.

Order for Mr. Genners Sallary.

Upon Debate of a Letter from the Holland Am∣bassador resolved not to dispence with the late Act against Importation of French Wines.

The Act past for the Schoole, and Alms-Houses in Westmiuster, and the allowance to Mr. Lambert Osbaldstone.

Debate of the business of the Miners of Derby-shire.

The Act passed against revolted Seamen, and against Pyrates.

Another for suppressing Scandalous and unli∣cenced Pamphlets, and for punishing the Authors, Printers, and Publishers of them.

Resolved that the Singing-Psalms be not for the future Printed with the Bible. *

Confessed by the Mutineers at Oxford, That they exepected 6 or 7000 to joyn with them, out * of Northamptonshire, and those parts, 6000 out of the West, many thousands, and the whole Army to joyn with them, and to have these things done.

• (1) For Agitators to be set up again at the Head Quarters.
• (2) That Tithes be taken away.
• (3) That the Laws be Englished, and another way of Justice to be in the respective Coun∣ties.
• (4) That the Excise be put down.
• (5) That Prince Charles be brought in.

That they had store of Money promised them. upon the desire of C. Ingoldsby to the General, Some of the Mutineers of his Regiment were par∣doned, and some of the Officers were Cashiered, who did not come in to him, when he command∣ed them against the Mutineers.

Letters from Scotland, That the Parliaments Successes in Ireland had caused a stop of Affairs in Scotland, That all their Eyes are upon Crom∣wel.

That the levying of their new Army did not proceed hastily.

Letters from Ireland, That Sir Charles Coot was marched out of Derry with 1500 Foot, and 400 Horse, and had cleared the Country 14 Miles about, and got into the City great store of Provi∣sions.

(21) Order for Mony for poor Widdows, and Souldiers Wives.

The Act past for taking the Account of the Kingdom.

Referred to a Committee to provide some Ac∣commodation for the Earl of Denbigh near Derby House, in satisfaction of his right to the Ward∣robe.

The House adjourned.

(22) Letters from Leverpool, That the Lord Lieutenant had taken Tredah, and put all to the Sword that were in Arms there, and that 180 of Inchequins Men were come in to the Lord Lieute∣ant.

Letters that divers of the levelling Party were taken at Brinnicham.

Twenty Horse of Hinds Company the great Robber, committed fourty Robberies about Bar∣net, in two Hours.

Divers Moss Troopers taken.

Letters, but nothing certain, of the taking of Tredah.

Referred to the Councel of State to order the Militia of the Kingdom for the present, till a fur∣ther Act of Parliament be agreed upon for it, and an Act ordered to be drawn up according∣ly.

(25) Debate touching an Adjournment for certain Dayes, and about a New Representative, but nothing resolved upon it.

An Act for punishing of Crimes committed up∣on, or beyond the Seas, ordered to be publish∣ed.

(26) Governours named for the School, and Alms-Houses of Westminster, the Earls of Pombroke, Salisbury, and Denbigh, Mr. Prideaux, Lord Com∣missioner Whitelock, Lord Commissioner Lisle, Mr. St. John, and divers others.

Letters from the Lieutenant General to the Parliament, giving an Account of the proceedings against the Mutineers at Oxford.

Order for thanks to Major General Lambert, C. Ingoldsby, and the rest of the Officers, for their good Service therein.

Letters that Sir Charles Coot kept the Field, and not any considerable Party of the Enemy gave him Opposition.

The Church of St. Martins in the Fields was robbed, and much Plate and Mony taken out of it, and the Church of Waltham Abbey was also broke open, and robbed.

(27) The Declaration published concerning * a happy Roformation against Malignants, Levellers, and such as would bring in Monarchy and Tyranny again, and that they would have respect to tender Consciences, who go according to the Rule of Gods Word.

Order for speedy bringing in the Fines of De∣linquents, and for the 20000 l. Fine upon North-Wales, to be paid to the Committee of the Ar∣my, for the Service of the Army.

Referred to the Councel to appoint Persons in every County, with Power to suppress Insur∣rections and Tumults.

A Day of Humiliation kept by the Officers of the Army, for the Atheism, and Prophaneness which was crept into the Army. *

The Declaration passed touching the business of Oxford, and other Designs of the Enemy against the present Authority, and of the good Success in Ireland, and in England, and to remit the Crimes of many against the present Authori∣ty, by discharging them of Imprisonments, and Prosecution against them, and referred to the Councel of State to consider who are fit to be dis∣charged accordingly.

Letters from Mr. Peters thus.

Page  412 Letters that one Den a Leveller, formerly condemned by a Councel of War at Burford to be shot to death, and afterwards pardoned, hath raised a Tumult in Sturbridge against the Com∣missioners of Excise, and got together 300 Men armed with Muskets, Swords, &c. who fell upon Captain Prescot, a Commissioner in his Quarters, shot him in three places, took from him & the rest of the Commissioners and Souldiers, all their Mo∣ney, Horses, Arms, and Cloaths.

The General wrote to the Governour of Staf∣ford to apprehend Den, and to suppress the Tu∣mult.

(28) The business of the Tumult at Sturbridge by Den continued in the hight of it, and they sent into the Neighbouring Towns to come in and joyn with them, and beet up Drums for that purpose, but few came in to them.

(29) Letters from Cromwel.

The Councel of State ordered that the Minist∣ers in their several Churches, to morrow, being the Lords Day, should acquaint the People. And according to the Order of the Councel of State, the Ministers of London acquainted the People with the great Successes of the Parliaments For∣ces in Ireland, and returned Thanks to God for the same.

October 1649. *

(Octob. 1) More Letters of the Particulars of the taking of Drogheda. *

That the Breaches not being made low enough, the Horse could not go on with the Foot, but the Foot alone stormed, and entred the Town, but by reason of the numerousness and stoutness of the Enemy, who maintained the Breach as gal∣lantly as ever men did, and by the death of Collo∣nel Castle, whose Regiment was one of those that stormed (and he was slain at the Storm) our Men were disheartned, and retreated. Which my Lord Lieutenant seeing, went himself to the Breech, and after a little time, a fresh reserve of C. Evers Men fell on with the rest very couragi∣ously, and God abated the Courage of the Enemy, they fled before us till we gained the Town, and they all agreed in the not giving of Quarter, and other particular Passages before mention∣ed.

(2) Letters from the Lord Lieutenant of Ire∣land to the Parliament, and Councel of State, of the Success at Drogheda more particular∣ly.

That Sir Arthur Ashton the Governour, and di∣vers considerable Officers got up into the Mill Mount, a very strong Fort in the Town, but Cromwels Men got up to them, and put them all to the Sword; having Command not to spare any that were in Arms in the Town.

That about 140 got into a Tower, and being Sum∣mon'd, would not yield, but killed and wounded some of our Men, and when they submitted, their Officers were knocked on the Head, and every 10th. Man of the Souldiers killed, and the rest were shipped for the Barbadoes.

That these People thrust the Protestants out of the great Church, and set up Mass there, and in this ve∣ry place; 1000 of them were put to the Sword flying thither for safety; their Fryars and Priests were knocked on the Head promiscuously with the others, who were in Arms.

The Letters said further, That in Sir Arthur Ashtons Pocket were Letters taken from Ormond to him, assuring him of relief in a short time.

That Ormond and Inchequin were at vari∣ance.

The Parliament ordered a Day of publick Thanksgiving for the great Successes in Ire∣land.

The Inhabitants of Wickloe, being all Roman Catholicks, submitted to the Lord Lieutenant, who marched with his Army to the West, for reducing of Munster.

Letters of more Moss Troopers ta∣ken.

Letters from Scotland, That Mr. Windham was * gone to their King with as inviting a Message, as Pen could draw, or People send, promising him Personal Protection, Restauration, &c. and no Con∣dition, for so much as subscribing the Cove∣nant.

Several Persons apprehended at Lancaster, who raised a tumult to keep a Malignant Person in his Benefice.

(3) Several Votes past, and ordered to be Printed, for Repayment of Money lent upon the publick Faith.

Letters from France, That Prince Charles went from the Court towards Caen in Normandy, and Page  413 from thence intended to go for Jersy. That his Train was but 60 Horses, and six Coaches with six Horses a piece, and that many of his Servants, and some Gentlemen went on Foot.

That the Prince had but 300 Pistols left him, to defray the Charges of his Journey.

(4) A Letter from the General, with a Peti∣tion inclosed from the Officers of the Army, be∣ing the humble Desires of the Councel of War, in prevention of the disorderly buying of Deben∣ters * of the Souldiers, at inconsiderable Rates. Re∣ferred to a select Committee with Power to send for, and conferr with such Persons as they shall think fit, in order to that Business.

The Election of Alderman Fowke to be Lord Mayor of London, and his being presented to the House with a Speech by their Recorder Steel. The House approved the Election.

Letters from Salop of their Ministers preach∣ing bitter Invectives against the Parlia∣ment.

Letters that Captain Dawkins took a Dunkirk Frigot, with four pieces of Or∣dinance, and a Commission from Prince Charles.

Letters that a Minister and his Wife near Edenburgh were lately apprehended for Witches.

Letters that the Lord Lieutenant upon his March towards Wexford, took in several Garri∣sons.

C. Scroope was made Governour of Bristol-Castle.

(5) These Acts passed.

To give Liberty of Transporting ungarbled Spi∣ces. *

For settling the Accounts •f the Common-wealth.

For Redemption of Captives.

Order for a Declaration to be published to the Kingdom, upon sale of the Lands of the late King, Queen, and Prince.

The House adjourned.

Letters that some Aldermen of Wexford were sent out to treat with the Lord Lieutenant ten Miles before he came to the Town.

That Inchequin would surrender up his Forces, and Garrisons, so he might have security of his Life and of his Estate of 1000 l. per annum.

That the Earl of Antrim would surrender four Garrisons upon Condition to enjoy his Life and Estate.

That C. Veneable was made Governour of the North of Ireland.

That most of C. Evers Officers were wounded at the storming of Tredah.

Prince Rupert having been for divers Months blocked up in the Harbour of Kinsale by the Par∣liaments Ships, at length by reason of his want of Provisions, and Cromwels being ready to take that Town by Land, the Prince was forced to a Reso∣lution to make his way through them.

And with the loss of three of his Ships, he bore out of that Harbour, and with the remainder of his Fleet getting clear of the Parliaments Ships, steered his Course for Lisbon, where he was not only protected, but caressed by the King of Por∣tugal; which so much displeased the Parliament, that they commenced a War with that Prince, doing him many great Dammages in the Trade and Navigation wherein the Riches of that Na∣tion chiefly do consist.

At the same time that Prince Charles, and his Retinue, about 300 arrived at Jersy, and was there proclaimed King. Some few Forces were landed in the Isle of Orkeney from the Lord Mon∣tross, and some came out of Ireland into the North of Scotland, under Sir James Montgome∣ry.

Hereupon; and to oppose these Forces, the Scots began to make Preparations, though at the same time they were upon terms of Treaty with their King, for whose Service these Forces were designed.

The Kirk having long before excommunicated Montross, strict Order was now given for suppres∣sing a Declaration which he had caused to be pub∣lished in Scotland for Justifying of his Proceed∣ings.

Mr. Windram Layds of Libberton, though hard∣ly drawn to it, was at length dispatched away with a Message to the Scots King, after his arri∣val in Jersy, he waited for an audience till an Agent that had come from Ireland was dis∣mist.

Then being admitted to the Princes Presence, * he presented to him the Desires and Offers of the States of Scotland, which were to this Ef∣fect.

(1) That he would sign the Covenant, and pass an Act for all Persons in Scotland to take it, and to ratifyall that had been done there, concerning the same.

(2) That he would pass divers Acts of the Par∣liament of Scotland, which were ratifyed by their two last Sessions, as for his approbation of their dis∣claiming Dr. Hamiltons Design, for receiving the several Acts made by the English for the Militia, for the Kings of Scotland to have no negative voice in that Parliament.

(3) That he would withdraw his Commissions to Montross, for raising Forces to be sent from be∣yond Seas into Scotland, and to give present Order for the stopping thereof.

(4) That he would put away all Papists from a∣bout him, and let none be of his Councel but known Protestants.

(5) That he would appoint some place about Hol∣land to treat with Commissioners from the Estates of Scotland, wro would send eminent Lords to him, to treat and conclude there, upon all particulars, and from the time he should come into Holland, they would provide for him what should be necessary to make him, and his Train to reside in a Regal man∣ner.

(6) That he would give a speedy Answer to their Desires.

These Propositions were much debated by the Prince his Councel, who were of a different Sense concerning them; nor could a present Answer to them be agreed upon, the Priuce having ingaged himself to the Queen his Mother, not to do any thing in matters of Importance, without first ac∣quainting her therewith, and having her advice about them. It was thought fit also speedily to acqnaint Montross with this Business.

Some of the Prince his Councel were for reject∣ing these Propositions as dishonorable, and dis∣advantagious. Others were for accepting them, and a speedy agreement with that Party in Scot∣land which was most prevalent, and by whom the Prince had greater Probability of obtaining the Crown, than by Montross his Designs, which were full of hazard, and uncertain∣ty.

Letters also came from the Queen, urging, that if the Scots Propositions seemed at present too severe, and insupportable, there might hereafter be opportunity as soon as he had obtain∣ed the Kingdom, to free himself, at least, Page  414 in some measure from the Inconveniences of them.

The main of his Councel tended to this, that according to the Exigence of his Affairs, at pre∣sent, it was absolutely necessary to comply with the Kirk of Scotland.

Montross advised the same, and that the Ba∣nishment of himself might not hinder it; but to that the King answered, that he had found him so faithful, and to have performed so eminent Servi∣ces * both to his Father and to himself, that he could not in Justice, or Honour, leave him, and desired him to urge him no further to it.

In regard the Answer to the Scots Propositions required some considerable time, because it could not be compleated to be returned by the L. of Libberton, Sir William Flemming was sent, as Agent before hand to Edenburgh, from thence to give Advice of the Affairs in Scotland, that there∣by the Councel might the better know how to frame the Answer.

Sir John Berkeley, and C. Slingsby were sent into the West of England to sollicite the Kings Friends to rise in Arms for their Prince, and be∣ing accidentally discovered by a Country Fellow, were apprehended by the Committee of the County, and sent Prisoners to Tru∣roe.

The Prince had Ambassadors with the Empe∣rour, the Duke of Muscovia, the State of Venice, * the Great Turk, and with the King of Spain, to whom the Substance of the Ambassy was.

(1) That the Parliament of England having been in Arms against his Father, and prevailed against him, and caused him to be put to Death.

(2) That he being Son and Heir to the late King, was yet kept out of his Kingdom by the afore∣said Parliament.

(3) That he desired the King of Spain's Neigh∣bourly Assistance, and that he would afford him what Aid he could, to Establish him into his Rights and Dignities in the Kingdoms.

To this the King of Spain made An∣swer.

(1) That he was sorry for his Fathers ill Success, wishing he had been more prospe∣rous.

(2) That he condold with him for his Fathers Death, and was much affected with Sorrow at the manner of it.

(3) That concerning the difference between him and the Parliament, and the Rights on the one or the other Side, they being Matters out of his Territo∣ries, and Jurisdiction, he could not take Cognizance of them, nor should he meddle therein. But for any thing within his own Dominions, he should be ready to do him what lawful Favour he could.

November, 1649.

The Princes continuance at Jersy, was by his Councel held not fit to be much longer, upon these Reasons.

(1) Because there was a considerable Fleet of the Parliaments come already to Portsmouth with store of Provisions; and it was necessary to pre∣vent * the danger that might fall upon them in case those Ships should make an attempt upon the Island: which that they would do, was the more probable, because there were already men landed in Jersy.

(2) That if they should lye under that hazard, they knew not where to expect Relief, except all * other Services should be neglected, and Prince Rupert and Montross called hither; which would be the ruine of their Designs.

(3) That their removal would give great Sa∣tisfaction to the Kingdom of Scotland, and be an Encouragement to their Friends in Eng∣land.

(4) That thereby they should be the more free from Hazards and Dangers, both as to them∣selves, and others, that should make addresses to them.

The Councel of State in England had good In∣telligence of all the Transactions of the Prince, * and of his Councel; which they procured by their Mony, whereof some of the Prince his Servants were needy, and would betray their Master for it.

The times were licentious, and men took strange Liberty, to calumniate all in Authority, and to clamour if they had not what themselves thought fit, respecting themselves, and their pri∣vate. Interest, and Concerns, much more than the Rules of Right, and Justice, and the Law it self.

When the King of Portugal could neither by Force nor Intreaties, be perswaded to cast off Prince Rupert out of his Protection, the English Admirals resolved with patience to awaite his coming out, and a long time they kept him in there, till at last, want of Provisions made them retire, and give the Prince room.

Who immediately steered from thence to Ma∣laga, * but in the Voyage perplexed with extraor∣dinary Storms, he lost his Brother Maurice, who in the Vice Admiral was never since heard of.

Himself being again followed by the Parlia∣ments Generals lost all his Ships but two, which his Pursuers looking upon as inconsiderable, and * not worthy their time, and pains to hunt after, returned; and left him Sea room to come with them into France.

The Parliament fearing least now the Scots King should joyn Interest with the Scots (which was now generally talked of) they had good In∣telligence of all proceedings in that Business, and provided for a Storm from thence.

They endeavoured to prevent all trouble which might happen in England, by quartering their Army up and down in the several Counties, to be ready to attend all Motions, and to defend themselves from an Invasion of the Scots, they or∣dered some Force to lie constantly upon their Borders.

Cromwel proceeded prosperously in his Affairs in Ireland, took in many considerable Places, and * Countries there, and gave a constant account of all his proceedings to the Parliament and Coun∣cel of State, and in all his Letters, gives Glory to God, to whom 'tis only due.

The Parliament, and the Councel of State by * their Order, was busy in making Provisions, and Supplies of Men, and Mony for the Service of Ire∣land; which caused their business to proceed the more happily, and willinglyon the Souldiers part, who, without Money are without Discipline, and commonly without good Success.

In the Parliament were many Debates about Reformation of things, according to the late Pe∣titions, * and amongst the rest of particulars, there was a great Peek against the Lawyers. Insomuch as it was again said, as it had been formerly, That it was not fit for Lawyer's who were Members Page  415 of Parliament, (if any Lawyers▪ ought to be of the Parliament) to plead, or practise as Lawyers, during the time that they sate as Members of the Parlia∣ment, which gave Occasion to one of the Members, of that Profession, to speak as followeth.

Mr. Speaker.

I was unwilling again to have troubled you upon this Argument, had I not been again called up, by the mistakes of the worthy Gentleman that spake last, to give you a true account of those Matters; and to vin∣dicate the Honour of that Profession, whereof I am an unworthy Member.

The Gentleman was pleased to intimate, That Lawyers were heretofore excluded from being Members of Parliament, but, I suppose, he had not much studyed the Records of that Matter, and there∣fore related the Discourses of others by hearsay on∣ly.

But for his Conviction, and for the satisfaction of others, I shall acquaint you with the clear passages of what he aimed at, as, I suppose, and as I find them upon Record, which are much more authentick, than some (perhaps) Table talk or Discourses at Ran∣dom.

The Statute 23. E. 3. called the Members of Par∣liament, the learned Men, whereof many were learn∣ed in the Laws, and therefore supposed to have had that Title. But shortly after this, the great Men de∣generating in the Old Age of the same King, into se∣veral Fastions.

And being much offended with those, who were learned in the Laws, because they hindred their Op∣pressions by pleading the Right of Law on the behalf of their Clients. 46. E. 3. petitioned, That

Nul home de ley pursuont busoignes, en le Court∣le * Roy, ne Viscount pour le temps que il est Vis∣count, soient retournez ne accepteze Chivaliers des Countees. That no man of Law, following Business in the Kings Courts, nor Sheriff be re∣turned, or accepted Knights of Shires.

To this the King Answers.

Voet le Roy que Chivaliers et Serjeants des Meaux Vaues du paijs soint retournees desore Chi∣valters en Parlements, ep qu'ls soint esteus in pleni Counte.

The King willeth that Knights and Serjeants (that is, Esquires) of the best rank in the Coun∣ty be from henceforth returned to be Knights in Parliament, and that they be chosen in full Coun∣ty.

After this Ordinance, and pursuant to it, a Clause was inserted into the Writ for choosing Members for * the House of Commons 5. H. 4. to this ef∣fect.

Nolumus autem quod tu, seu aliquis alius Vice∣comes Regni nostri, sive aliquis alius homo ad Le∣gem, aliqualiter sit electus.

We will not that you, or any other Sheriff of our Kingdom, or any other Man of Law, by any meanes be chosen.

According to this Ordinance and Clause of No∣lumus, the Sheriffs have been since excluded from sit∣ting in Parliament as Members, during the time of their Shrivalty, the Debate of which point was had, and full of Learning, in a former Parliament, in the Case of a very learned and worthy Person, Sir Ed∣ward Cook, whom most of us knew.

He being made Sheriff of Bucks, upon displeasure against him, was chosen Knight of the Shire for Bucks, and sate in Parliament; and I had the Ho∣nour then to be a young Parliament Man, in the se∣cond Year of the late King.

The Objections against him were the constant usage, not to permit Sheriffs to sit as Parliament Men, their Oath to reside in their Counties, the custody whereof was committed to them and that their Office was but Annual, and so the disability was but for that time on∣ly.

But for a man to be disabled from being a Parlia∣ment Man, in regard of his being a Lawyer, is to disable him during his Life; or his continuance in his Profession, by which he gaines his livelyhood, and they are not publick Officers, oblieged to another at∣tendance on the publick Affairs, as the Sheriffs are.

Yet 'tis true, that in this Parliament which was held 6 H. 4. All Lawyers were excluded, and none of them returned to serve in this Parliament, and perhaps, from some general Discourse hereof by others, the worthy Gentleman is pleased with confidence to vent his Doctrine and Motion.

But in case he did read, and understand the Re∣cords of this Ordinance, and of the Clause of Nolu∣mus, yet, I suppose, he never looked into the ground of this Business, nor into that which followed thereup∣on, wherein I shall hope to satisfy him, and so as to alter his Opinion.

King Henry the fourth, being in great want of Money, Summon'd that Parliament, and caused to be inserted in the Writ, this Clause of Nolumus, to ex∣clude the Lawyers, because he doubted that they would oppose the excessive Demands, which he was to make to the Parliament.

Thomas Walsingham sayeth. *

That all the Lawyers being excluded, the De∣mands of the King were by this meanes obtained, and by this Parliament was granted an unusual Tax, and to the People

Tricabilis et valde gravis.

A Tax full of Trouble and very grievous: where∣of (the Historian sayeth) he would have set down the manner, h•d not the Grantors and Authors of the * same desired to be concealed for ever to Posteri∣ty by causing the Papers and Records thereof to be burned.

Mr. Speaker. This is the precedent intimated by the worthy Gentleman, and this was the Occasion and Issue of that Precedent, the like whereof I presume is not wished by him.

Walsingham Styles that Parliament in the Mar∣gent.

Parliamentum Indoctorum.

The Parliament of unlearned Men.

Speed in his History, sayeth, That this Parliament was called the lack learning Parliament, either for the unlearnedness of the Persons, or for their Ma∣lice unto Learning.

But God hath blest this Nation with such an Age of learned men at this present, that former times knew not, and we must acknowledge that though the House should lack all their Members who are Law∣yers, yet the rest are of so great Abilities, that there would be no lack of Learning.

Yet, Sir, I am sure that the Addition of those many learned Gentlemen of our Profession, hath been, and will be some help in your Affairs, and will not be despised by any prudent Men.

The worthy Gentleman was pleased is•ghtly to call them Gownmen who had not undergone the dan∣gers and hardships that martial men had done. And truely it might less become the Gentleman that said it, than others to make that Observation, if it had been so.

The antient Romans were Souldiers though Gownmen; nor doth that Gown abate either a mans Courage, or his Wisdom, or render him less ca∣pable Page  416 of using a Sword, when the Laws are silent, or you command it.

You all know this to be true by the great Services performed by Lieutenant General Jones, and Commissary Ireton, and many of the Members, and other Lawyers, who putting off their Gowns when you required it, have served you stoutly, and successfully as Souldiers, and undergone almost as many, and as great Dangers, and Hardships as the Gentleman, who so much undervalues all of them.

But we are now speaking of their Right to be cho∣sen, and to sit as Members of the Parliament; which doubtless is as much, and the same with all other, the Commoners of England.

The Historian last mentioned sayeth, That the Commons of England who have liberty in the choice of their Knights and Burgesses, would not be debar∣red thereof by the Ordinance of E. 3. nor by the Clause of Nolumus inserted in the Writ by H. 4. But have made a constant choice of some of them, to sewe for them in all Parliaments.

The L. Cook 4. Instit. p. 48. holds, That the Ordinance 46. E. 3. by the general Words of 5. R. 2. Stat. 2. C. 4. and 7. H. 4. C. 15. was re∣pealed.

However, we read not of any Parliament (ex∣cept that unhappy one 6. H. 4.) in which the Law∣yers were excluded: and after not a few considerable Services both Civil and Military performed by some of them for you, it was somewhat an ungrate∣ful Motion now to have excluded them.

We may lay aside the Clause of Nolumus, least other Clauses of Nolumus, which we find in the Writs of Summons, do come as near home to others. Sometime Clauses were inserted in the Writs for Election of Commoners, to this purpose.

Nolumus autem quod aliquis de Retinentia Do∣mini nostri Regis aliqualiter sit electus.

We will not that any of the Retinue of our Lord the King, in any wise be chosen.

Though, Sir, I acknowledge that worthy Gentle-man, and many others who have been the Kings Ser∣vants, and Courtiers, have been very faithful to you, and done you acceptable Services, and so, some of them have done in former Parliaments, and I hope you all do think so. Yet the undervaluing of our Profession to be Members of Parliament, hath less strength coming from such Gentlemen, than from others, because, of them, some from abroad will be apt to say (though scandalously) That Court∣ers and Kings Servants used to sit in Parliament rather to promote their Masters ends, than their Countries Rights; but such Objections are now out of Doors.

The like Passage with this we are now debating, is related in the Roman Story, when the Law Cincia was made, whereby it was provided, That for plead∣ing of Causes, no man should take either Money or Gift, and this Law was endeavoured upon the like-Grounds, to be set on Foot presently after the Death of Tiberius Caesar.

But when some alleadged, That this would cause the want of Councellors, and Advocates, whereby the Poor would be oppressed by the Rich and Mighty.

That Eloquence did not come by chance, or gratis, without Study and Labour. That the care of a mans own Family was neglected, whil'st he attended other Mens Affaires. That some maintained their Life by War, some by tilling the Earth, yet no man laboured in those Callings, or to attain Knowledge; but for the Comodity arising thereby.

That the meanest of the People endeavoured what they could to better their Estates, and that if the Reward of Studies should be taken away, Studies also would decay, as having neither Glo∣ry nor Honour.

Ʋpon these reasons, the Senate thought it not just, and I hope this Senate will be of the same Judgment, to take away the Honorarium of Advocates, but li∣mited the same to 1000 Sesterces, which some com∣pute to about 781. of our Money.

Neither (sayeth Tacitus Aunal l. 11. did that Law continue, or gaine compliance to it. Neither do I think that such a Law amongst us, would be to any Effect, or have any Compliance to it.

But I hope this honourable English Senate, and that worthy Gentleman, a Member of it, will be sa∣tisfyed with the Reasons given in the Roman Se∣nate (who were very Wise Men) and not trouble themselves about such new Laws, which will be in∣effectual, prejudicial to many, and good to none.

But the Gentleman Objected, and it is much ur∣ged in these times against the Profession of the Law, and the Professors of it, that they are the Occasi∣on of multiplicity of Suits, and of delayes in them; and therefore, after the Example of some Forraign Countries, not to be permitted.

I have observed to you before, that those in Power have most reason to be displeased with this Professi∣on; as a Bridle to their Power: but that the Pro∣fession occasions multiplicity of Suits, is as impro∣bable, as any other of his Reasons, or his Argu∣ments.

Mr. Speaker, the reason of the multiplicity of Suits, and Law Causes amongst us, is the greatness of our Trade, which causeth a multitude of Con∣tracts, and those occasion a multitude of Law-Suits.

In those Countries mentioned by that worthy Gentleman, there is not one of his Profession, one Merchant, nor one Contract, for a hundred in Eng∣land; that is the Cause, that they have so few Law-Suits, and we so many.

And give me leave Sir, to tell him that in the Netherlands, and Countries where there is much Trade, there are proportionably as many Law Suits, as there are in England.

Another Ground of what I affirm, is that in For∣raign Countries, every Mans Estate is disposed of by their Law, after a certain Rule, and Proportion, which the Possessor cannot either by Conveyance, or by his Testament afterwards alter.

As when one dyes, his Estate is thus divided by the Law, his Wife hath a part set out for her, the Eldest Son hath a double Portion, and all the other Sons have equal Portions, and every two Daughters have as much as one Son of the whole Estate of their Father thus divided by the Law.

Whereas with us every Possessor of an Estate, hath Power to dispose of it by his Deed, or by his Will, as he pleases, which must necessarily occasion the more Differences, and Suits at Law, upon Constructions of those Deeds, and Wills, and Contests of Parties claiming, than where the Known Law gives a cer∣tain Rule, and Distribution of Estates, which none can alter.

Another Ground of what I say, is the Freedom of our Nation, where every one hath equal Right and Title to his Estate, and there is as full a Propriety to the meanest, as to the greatest Person, which causeth our Countrymen to insist upon their Right, and Pri∣viledges, and to contest for them with the greatest Men, or the Prince himself, if right of Law be on their Side.

This occasions many more Law Suits than do arise in those Countries where the Boors and Peasants Page  417 do wholly depend upon the Will of their Lords, to whom they are Slaves, and dare not dispute any Mat∣ter of Right with him; but tamely submit unto their Lords good, or bad pleasure.

And though in some of those Northern Countries, they have no Councellors at Law, as a publick Pre∣fession, because the smallness of their Law Business will not maintain them, and the great Lords are oft∣times there Parties and Judges themselves.

Yet in Germany, France, Spain, and other Countries, the Doctors, and Professors of the Laws are in great Numbers, and Credit, and gain vast Estates, though by small Fees, yet often taken, and long continuing. Whereof, particularly in France, there are many Precedents.

And if we look so far as the times of the antient Romans, and Graecians, their Lawyers will be found numerous, and of Esteem among them, and when their Common-Wealth enjoyed the greatest Freedom, this Profession was in highest Reputati∣on.

Sir, The worthy Gentleman was pleased to menti∣on one thing with some weight, that Lawyers were permitted to Councel, and to plead for Men, in Mat∣ters touching their Estates, and Liberties, but in the greatest Matters of all others, concerning a Mans Life and Posterity, Lawyers were not permitted to plead for their Clients.

I confess I cannot answer this Objection, that for a trespass of 6 d. value, a man my have a Councellor at Law to plead for him, but where his Life and Posterity are concerned, he is not admitted this Privi∣ledge, and help of Lawyers.

A Law to reform this, I think would be just, and give right to People.

What is sayed in defence, or excuse of this Custom is That the Judges are of Councel for the Prisoners, and are to see that they shall have no wrong. And are they not to take the same Care of all Causes that shall be tryed before them?

To that part of the Gentlemans Motion, that Law∣yers being Members of the House, should, during that time, forbear their Practise, and pleading, I shall on∣ly give this Answer.

That in the Act which he may be pleased to bring in for this purpose, it may likewise be inserted, that Mer∣chants shall forbear their trading, Physitians from visiting their Patients, and Country Gentlemen shall forbear to sell their Corn, and Wool, whil'st they sit as Members of this House; which hath the same reason, as to debar Lawyers from their Pract∣ise.

But I doubt, Sir, I have held you too long, my Profession, and the Subject matter of the Debate will plead in my excuse, and I hope Sir, that by your Pru∣dence, such Motions as these will be less frequent among us.

December, 1649

(Decemb. 1) The Affairs in Ireland went on prosperously, and Cromwells Honour increased with his Successes. The Treaty between the Scots and their King began to grow to some Head, and was very likely to take Effect.

The Parliament went on in their usual way, de∣bating Acts, making Reference to the Councel of State for the raising of Money, and providing Supplies for their Forces in Ireland, and for the standing Army, and Garrisons in Eng∣land.

A List prefented to the Parliament of divers Regiments, and Garrisons, who have subscribed the Ingagement.

[10] Letters that every Officer and Souldier subscribed the Ingagement, and that it was so * unanimously done by them, that not one of a thousand did scruple the Signing of it.

[11] The General Councel of the Army, being careful that the Souldiers should not be in∣jured in reaping the Benefit of the late Act, for sale of the Lands of the late King, Queen, and Prince, made several Votes.

For a Letter of Attourney, to be sent to the se∣veral Regiments, Troops, Companies, and Gar∣risons of the Army, and to the Forces in Ireland, and other Forces, not of the Army, who are Ori∣ginal * Creditors, and have Interest in the Securi∣ty.

That Attournies may be authorized, for the purchasing of those Lands according to the Act, with the Opinion and Advice of the Councel, concerning the Letter of Attourney, to be sent to every Regiment of the Army, and to be Sign∣ed by them.

The General, and Officers of the Army met at Somerset-House, according to appointment, to * meet every Month, to seek God for a Blessing upon the Army, both in Ireland and here.

Letters from Ireland of the further Successes of the Army there, which were to this Ef∣fect.

On the 15th. of November, Our Army march∣ed * over the River Barrowe, into the County of Kilkenny towards the Enemy, about 300 of their Men lay at Emstron•, a Party of the Parliaments Horse and Dragoons were sent thither, in the dusk of the Evening; At first the Enemy vapour∣ed over the Wall, but when the Dragoons had set fire to the Gate, it so quasht them, that they presently quitted the Town, and escaped by Boats over the Water, leaving the Town to the Parliaments Men, to plunder and possess it.

The Parliaments Army still advanced towards the Enemies Body, who upon their approach, brake down the Bridge at Thomas Town, and this Winter Season the Foords were unpassable, so that the Parliaments could only have a Sight of the Kings Army, but could not come to joyn Battle with them, nor proceed in •heir Designs for Kilkenny. In their March back they took Cnoctofer Castle, and put into it thirty Horse, and twenty Dragoons, but recalled them, the Castle being too far into the Enemies Countrey. On the 19th. Captain Reynolds was sent with a Par∣ty of Horse, and Dragoons unto Carrick, a wal∣led Town, where is a fair House of the Lord Or∣monds, in the Town was a Regiment of Foot, and two or three Troops of Horse. The Dragoons after a little dispute, set Fire to the Gate, and the Enemy both Horse and Foot quitted the place, and escaped over the Water; only some eighty Welchmen, who were in the great House, submitted to Mercy, and took up Arms with the Parliament.

On the 21st. The Army marched to Carrick, to pass over the River, where it is fordable. And 32th. November, the Parliament incamped be∣fore Waterford, presently the Lieutenant General with some Horse and Dragoons marched to Pas∣sage Town, six Miles below, where there is a strong Fort that secures the River.

The Dragoons fell presently upon the Storm, and in a short time, set fire on the Gate, where∣upon the Enemy within called out for Quarter, and upon assurance given by the Lord Lieutenant, that they should have Quarter for their Lives, and their wearing Apparel, they surrendred the Fort Page  418 to him, where was six pieces of Ordinance, and the Town was of great Advantage to the Parlia∣ment.

The Parliament left in Carrick Collonel Rey∣nolds with his Regiment of Horse, a Troop of Dragoons, and two Foot Companies. The next day after they marched out of it, Ormond (whom they supposed inclined towards Cromwel) march∣ed towards Carrick, and Besieged it.

The Kings Forces made themselves sure of car∣rying the Town, and therefore drew a Party of Horse, and Foot over the Water, to prevent the Parliaments escape that way.

The Ʋlster Forces undertook the storm, they came on very resolutely, and made desperate Assaults for the space of four Hours; they set fire to all the Gates, and in one place undermined the Wall, attempting to blow it up with a Bar∣rel of Powder.

But through the Mercy and Strength of God, Collonel Reynolds, with the rest maintained the Town very gallantly, and beat off the Enemy with the Loss of about 4 or 500 Men, and wound∣ed very many; he loosing not above four of his Men all the while.

God hath prospered Collonel Reynolds very much, he goes out almost upon every Party, and behaves himself with much gallantry and Resolu∣tion. The Parliaments Dragoons have done them great Service.

About a Mile from Carrick is a little Castle upon the River, where the Parliament put six or seven Dragoons to keep it, Inchequin Summons them by his Trumpet, none of them could read the Summons, but perceived by the Trumpet what it was, and though they could not write, yet without complement, and in plain phrase, they returned no other answer but this to the Trumpet.

Bid Inchequin go about his Business, and be hanged, for he had nothing to do with them. And thus, though they could not return an Answer in writing, they did in Resolution.

The Parliaments Forces are now before Wa∣terford, and make Preparations for a Storm, when their great Guns with other necessaries shall be dispatched to them. Ruisile, and Bandon Bridge are theirs. The L. Broghil, and C. Fair, since their Arrival in Munster, have gained many a Horse, and Foot unto them.

The Lieutenant General and Officers receiv∣ed an Order of Parliament for stating the Ac∣counts, and giving Debenters to such reduced Souldiers as should ingage for Ireland. In Pro∣secution of that Order of Parliament, and accord∣ing to the further Direction of the Councel of State, the General sent his Orders and Instructi∣ons, for the reducing of Troops to the number of 60, and concerning such so reduced, as shall ingage for Ireland, and such as refuse to go for Ireland, to be dismissed, the rest to be conducted into Ireland, for Recruits for the Forces there, and care taken for their present Pay, and for their Accounts to be Stated, and Debenters given them, to purchase Kings Lands.

(13) Letters from Berwick, That every Of∣ficer and Souldier of that Garrison, except two only, signed the Ingagement, That Wheat there was at 10 s. a Bushel, Corn, and other Provisions desired.

From Carlile, of the want of Corn, That the Garrison unanimously subscribed the Ingagement, That they give out in Scotland, that Cromwel was * routed in Ireland; and with four broken Troops escaped to Dublin, which much rejoyced them at Edenburgh.

That they expect the return of the Lord Lib∣berton from Jersy.

From New-Castle, of the unanimous Subscrip∣tion of the Ingagement by that Garri∣son.

That many Witches were apprehended there∣about of late, that the Witchtryer taking a Pin, and thrusting it into the Skin, in many parts of their Bodies, they were insensible of it, which is one Circumstance of Proof against them.

From Scarborough, of the Garrisons free sub∣scribing of the Ingagement, That they see our Enemies at Sea chase our Ships, desire Care of the Winter Guard.

From Hull, That the Regiments, both Officers and Souldiers signed the Ingagement, not one re∣fusing.

(14) Order for Ships to convoy, and trans∣port the Recruits for Ireland.

An Account for Leverpool, of about 2000 Soul∣diers shipped from thence to Ireland.

From Weymouth, That C. Popham was there with Ships ready to transport C. Coxes Men for Guernsey, and the men also ready.

Order of Parliament for a thanksgiving throughout the City, for the good Successes in Ire∣land.

(15) A private Souldier sentenced to be shot to death, for killing a man.

In the Road at Broadway Hills, many were robbed and murdered. A Naylor found dead, with seven or eight Wounds, with 50 s. in his hand, and his Horse loose by him.

Directions given to several Regiments of Horse, to quarter in such places as are most con∣venient to scoure the High-wayes of Thieves and Robbers.

Letters from Dover, That the Garrison freely subscribed the Ingagement. That the King of France, and those of Burdeaux were upon Agree∣ment. That the States of Holland intended to disband 5000 Horse and Foot, and many of the Commanders purposed to come into England, ho∣ping for entertainment.

(17) The G. Councel of the Army, after a long Debate about settling the business for the Sale of the Kings Lands, referred it to a Com∣mittee to consult with the Committee of Parlia∣ment, for Obstructions in the Sale of the Kings Lands, &c.

Referred to some Officers, to consider of a Course for pay for Captain Harrisons Company of Lancashire men, who marched with Cromwel into Scotland.

One Vaughan a Minister, once a Cavaleer, then turned a Zealot, then turned against the Com∣monwealth, and preached that they were guilty of Perjury, &c.

Letters that the Souldiers quartering about Tossiter, and riding abroad in the Night, had frighted away the Thieves from Broadway Hills, and those Parts, to the great contentment of the Countrey.

(18) The Committee of Officers had a long Debate about making the way practicable, of buying the Kings Lands, &c. appointed for the Armies Security.

Mr. Penruddock, an Agent for Prince Charles, was taken, and committed close Prisoner to the Tower.

Letters from York, That there was a Rendez∣vous of C. Lilburns Party that are marching for Ireland, about 100 old Blades, stout men, and well horsed, ready for the Service. Page  419 An Account from Chester of Souldiers Shipped from thence to Ireland.

The Port at Coventry intercepted a Pacquet of scandalous Books, intituled, The Character of K. Cromwell, The Woodstock Skuffle, &c.

Letters, that Montross having sollicited the King of Denmark, and the Duke of Holstein, for * 6000 Men to be levyed in their Dominions for Prince Charles, and for a place of Rendezvous, * and-Free Quarter in Holstein, and for Shipping, and Money to transport them, was put off by them, without obtaining any of his Requests to them.

That from thence he went to Stock-Holm to Sollicite the Court of Sweden for their Assist∣ance.

One Hammond a Trooper, according to the Sen∣tence of the Councel of War, was shot to death, for killing one of his fellow Souldiers. He disco∣vered matters of concernment to Mr. Knight, the Generals Chaplein, who went with him to the Execution.

(19) C. Bampfield, an Agent for Prince Charles, and that had a hand in the escape of the Duke of York, was apprehended and brought to * Whitehall, and examined by the Couucel of State, and by them committed fo the Gate-house.

Letters from Guernsey, complaining of the want of Ships, for securing that Island, and rela∣ting the French News.

From Dunstar Castle, That Recruits for Ire∣land were raising there by Captain Desbo∣rough.

From Scarborough, of a Vessel loaden with Corn from Jerzey, forced in thither by Storm, and se∣cured by the Garrison.

From Plymouth, an account of Recruits to be Shipped for Ireland.

From Berwick, That notwithstanding the late Seizures, and Confiscations of Corn, carried by the Scots thither, yet they were stil supplyed for their Money.

The Scots published a Proelamation for re∣straining * the Exportation of Victual out of that Kingdom.

(20) Some Stage Players in St. John-Street, were apprehended by Troupers, their Cloaths taken away, and themselves carried to Prison.

Several Returns were made of Subscriptions of Regiments, and Garrisons, to the Ingage∣ment.

Letters from Rye, of the dearness of Corn there, it was desired to have a Magazine there, because of the appearance in Arms in France.

[21] The General Councel of the Army made several Resolutions touching the Souldiers * purchasing of the Kings Lands, and sent Instructi∣ons about it to the several Regiments and Garri∣sons.

Letters from Plymouth, of the Shipping from thence, of Sir Hardress Waller, with his Compa∣nies, and other Recruits of Ireland, all which went with great willingness.

From Ireland, that the Lord Lieutenant was still before Waterford, had Summoned them, but they refused to surrender, but the Inhabitants, to * saveingly comply.

their Estates which are very great, would wil-

That Preparations were made to storm, and 1200 Horse, and Foot came from Cork to assist the Lord Lientenant, that the Enemy avoided fighting, as much as they could, and gave out that the Prince would be shortly with them from Jersy.

[22] At Tyburn, eighteen were executed for Robbery, Burglary, and Murder, one Captain Reynolds, who had been of the Kings Party, as he was going to be turned off the Ladder, with the Rope about his Neck, cryed God bless King Charles, Vive le Roy.

The Commissioners for Articles gave Relief * to Sir Allen Apsley, Governour of Barnstable, who was sued contrary to those Articles, upon the Surrender of it.

The Cittizens, at the choice of the new Com∣mon Councel Men, elected Collonel Pride, and Lieutenant Collonel Lilbourn, to be two of the new Common Conncel Men.

[24] The General and his Officers consider∣ed which Garrisons were sit to be reduced, to case the Nation in point of charge.

Letters from Portland, that C. Cox with his Men, were under sail for Ireland, with a fair Wind.

From Newcastle, that the Pyrats lay lurking up and down in those Seas, and did great mischief. That one of them went into the River Tees, and took out of a Vessel, as she lay on ground, 200 Firkins of Butter, and went on shore, and took divers Gentlemen, but being pursued by a Par∣ty of Foot from Hartlepoole, they left the Gentle-men behind, and got to their Ship.

From Edenburgh. That the Scots will do no∣thing, * till they hear from the Lord of Libburton. That Montross is expected in Scotland, which bred a Jealousy in their Army, which some would have purged.

That Montross by his Declaration, threatens * to invade the North Parts of Scotland, and to be revenged for the Death of the King, and layes it to their Charge that they have sold him.

From Hallifax, That some of the Clergy tam∣pered with the Souldiery, not to subscribe to the present Government.

An Account from several places of the Souldi∣ers signing the Ingagement, but that divers Mi∣nisters refused to sign it.

[25] Christmas-day, the House sate, and Let∣ters * came from Chester, That from the north of Ireland, they understood that about 4000 Horse and Foot of the Enemy, who came to relieve Car∣rickefergus, were routed by Sir Charles Coot, and C. Veneables.

That the Irish were commanded by Monroe, the Lord of Ardes, and the Earl of Claneboy, that 1000 of them were killed, and 500 Horse taken, and but 200 of the Parliaments Forces did fight, that Claneboy was slain, or sunk in a Bog being cor∣pulent, and C. Montgomery, and C. Hamilton ta∣ken Prisoners.

From Trym, That Mr. Stanly with 40 Horse, set upon 60 of the Enemy, killed about 10 or 12 of them, all Reformadoes, took the L. C. that com∣manded them, and one more, and many Horse.

Other Letters of the defeating of the L. of Ar∣des, Claneboy, and Monroe, by Sir Charles Coot, and C. Vaneables, that they took all their Arms, Am∣munition, Bag, and Baggage, killed C. Henderson, and 1400 more, C. Hamilton, and most of the Foot Officers.

That the Horsemen lost their Horses, and be∣took themselves to Boggs, That the English lost but one Corporal, and three Souldiers.

[26] Other Letters confirming the Victory against the Lord of Ardes, and the rest. And Page  420 that it was done by onely 200 Men, who were sent out as a forelorn, and fell upon the Rear of the Enemy, who fell into disorder; and were wholly routed by those 200 only.

(27) Letters from Hull, that Montross was at Hambourgh, bestirring himself to get Forces for Prince Charles, but had little probability to get * any considerable number, or Assistance from the Emperour, the King of Denmark, or the Princes of Germany.

(28) Letters doubting that C. Cox, and his Men in their Voyage for Ireland, being dispersed by Storms, and not heard of since, may be in some danger.

The Act passed for taking the Ingagement by all Persons throughout the Kingdom, with a Pe∣nalty upon the Refusers. Those in Office or pub∣lick Imployment, to loose their Offices; others, * not to have the benefit of Law, to sue in any Court.

The Act passed touching the rates npon the * Excise, increasing them, to the intent, to lessen the other Assessments.

The Act passed for continuing the Assessment of 90000 l. per mensem for six months, for the Forces in England and Ireland.

An Act passed for the discharge of poor People out of Prison, who are not able to give Satisfacti∣on to their Creditors.

(29) The Messenger that brought the good News from Ireland, had 100 l. given him by the House.

Upon a Petition of the Lord Mayor, and Al∣dermen * of London, touching the late Election of Lieutenant Collonel Lilburn to be a Common Councel Man, the House Voted his Election to be * void, according to a late Act, disabling the Electi∣on of divers Persons into Offices within the City of London.

Lieutenant Collonel Lilbourn took the Ingage∣ment with a Declaration of his own sense upon it.

Mr. Chetwyn, who procured the Election of Lilburn to be a Common Councel Man, was upon some complaint made against him, imprisoned by the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen, and af∣terwards by Order of Parliament, committed to Warwick Castle, and an Act ordered to be brought in, to discharge him from being a Freeman of London.

Some Votes passed against other Citizens up∣on the same Business. *

Copies sent of the Declaration of the general Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland, fent to the King, wherein they reprove him for adhering to the Councel of James Graham, and his Accomplices; and advise him to settle the Presbyterian Govern∣ment, and pure Worship in all his Dominions, upon do∣ing whereof, they declare he shall have their Assist∣ance, but otherwise, all the Blood shed by his Father, will be layed to his charge.

(31) Letters that C. Zanchy had ruined C. Wogans Party who revolted from the Parliament, and that Inchequin was got into Kilmallock against * the will of the Inhabitants, to gain Conditions from Cromwel, giving out his Strength to be greater than it is, he having not above 400 with him.

Letters from Exon, that the Ministers preach against the Ingagement, and that most of the Commissioners for the Assessment, discountenance it.

Letters from Dublin, That C. Hewson the Go∣vernour, marched out with a Party to relieve Anklow, but the Irish that besieged it run away be∣fore he came.

That Waterford pretended to treat for rendi∣tion of the Town, and in the mean time took in * 2000 French Men, and then hung out their Flag of Defiance.

That the Lord Lieutenant settled Courts of Judicature at Dublin, for the present to proceed * in the way of the Chancery.

That Knockfergus was Surrendred upon Con∣ditions, and but four of the Garrison would go with the Governour to Charlemont.

That the flaughter in the North was greater than at first reported, That the Earl of Claneboy was not slain, but rendred himself Prisoner to Mercy.

That the Lord Lieutenant left 100 Men in Pas∣sage, a small Castle five Miles from Waterford, which C. Wogan, Governour of Duncannon be∣sieged with 500 Men. And that C. Zanchy re∣turning upon them with four or five Troops of Horse, surprised them, and slew all the Party but two and Wogan, whom they took Prisoner.

That four common Souldiers betrayed the Castle of Briscorfe to the Townsmen for 7 l. And Captain Codde, the Governour and all his Men, were put to the Sword except the 4 Traytors; whom nevertheless the Enemy would not trust

The General sent out his Orders, for his Soul∣diers to assist the Collectors, in the gathering the Arrears of the Assessments for the Forces now in Ireland.

January 1649.

(Janu. 1) Divers Returns made of Subscrip∣tions to the Ingagement, by several Regiments of the Army and Garrisons.

Letters from Chester of the sad news out of the * South of Ireland, of that gallant able man, Lieu∣tenant General Jones, that he dyed at Dungarvon of a Feaver, and was buryed at Youghall.

Letters that a Trooper being left behind, by a fall from his Horse near Tossiter, some of the Townsmen came out and fell upon the Soul∣dier, cut, and wounded him, that he is not like to recover.

The House ordered the Prince, the Mary, and * the Elizabeth, to be prepared for Sea Service; and other names to be given them, and referred it to the Councel of State, to make the Royal Soveraign serviceable.

And to prepare for the next Summers Guard, 44 States Ships, and 28 Merchants Ships, to be manned with 8802 Men for eight Months, and to give Letters of Marque, and to make such further Provisions, that the Merchants may be enabled to preserve their Ships and Goods against wrongs of other Nations.

Order that all the Iron works in the Forrest of Deane, be demolished, and no timber felled there, but presevred for the use of the State.

(2) Jealousies of the Parliaments intent, by putting forth the Ingagement to perpetuate them∣selves, and to bind up the hands of future Repre∣sentatives. *

Letters that Ministers in the North, do labour by their Pulpit Advantages, to Preach us out of our Religion and Liberty.

Confirmation of the news of defeating Monroe with 4000 Men, by Sir Charles Coat, and the Sur∣render of Knockfergus.

(3) Letters that Montross had freighted 28 * Ships from Denmark, with Provisions of War, Page  421 and Souldiers for Scotland. That the States of Scotland had called in Montross his Declaration, and commanded it to be burnt, by the hands of the common hangman.

Letters that both Ormond and Cromwel had drawn their Forces into Winters Quarters.

(4) Letters much lamenting the death of Lieutenant General Jones, and confirming the de∣feat given by C. Zanchy to Wogan at Passage, where Zanchy killed 800 of Wogans men, and took him Prisoner.

Account of Recruits for Ireland.

(5) The Officers of the Army met about re∣moving Obstructions in the Sale of the late Kings Lands, and agreed upon some Desires to be made to the Parliament for further time to receive De∣benters * within the Security, and other matters in order to the Souldiers Satisfaction.

Two Troopers sentenced to death by a Court Marshal, for taking Intertainment Mony for the Service of Ireland, and running away from their Colours, and three Souldiers were sentenced to death at Bristol, for killing of a Towns∣man. The Examinations were sent up to the Judge Advocate.

An Act passed for continuance of the Commit∣tee of the Army, and the Treasurers at War, with the same Powers they had formerly.

The Act published for subscribing of the In∣gagement.

Letters from Ireland, That the Enemy with their whole Army lately stormed Carrick, but C. Rey∣nolds * beat them away with the loss of some hun∣dreds. And that more execution was done with Swords and Staves, than with Powder and Bnl∣let; their Ammunition within being soon spent.

That the dropping weather had made the Ground so moist and rotten, that it would not well bear their Guns, so that the Councel of War advised to rise from before Waterford, and to re∣tire into Winter Quarters, to refresh their sick and weak Souldiers.

Letters from Cork to this effect. We had a ve∣ry sore and stormy March hither, and that which added to the bitterness of it, was the sickness of the truely noble and ever honoured Lieutenant General Jones, who was taken with a very violent Feaver, of which he dyed at Dungarvon, the 10th. instant. He was a Gentleman very useful in the Army, and is very much lacked, and lamented. His approved constancy and Fidelity to the English Interest was such, and so manifest, that he will very much shine, and be famous for it to Posterity.

His Streights, Hazards, Difficulties, and neces∣sities were very many, and I might add Temptati∣ons too. Yet he brake through all with unmoved galantry, stedfastness, and resolution. His tem∣per and disposition was very sweet and amiable, and oblieging to all. And he had very much love and respect to all that came lately over.

That C. Zanchy at the defeat he gave to Ferrel and Wogan at Passage Fort, took 30 Prisoners more than the number of all his own Party. That they killed all Straglers by the way, That seven Parliament Troopers fell upon thirty Ʋlsters in a house, and killed all of them.

Many Persons were slain, and great mischief done by a sad accident in a Ship Chandlers House, which was blown up with Gunpowder, and di∣vers Neighbours houses together with it.

The Speaker and the Lord General were feasted at Blackwall by a Captain lately come from the Streights.

(7) Letters from Carlile, That the Mosse Trou∣pers grew very insolent, and committed many Robberies, and Outrages upon the Borders, and were harboured by the Scots, but some of them were taken by the Parliaments Souldiers.

From Berwick, That C. Hamilton, who was the Death of C. Oconelly at the Storm of Trym, was taken. That the Scots went on to purge their Army of Sectaries, and insufficient men, that is, such as never before were in Service.

(8) Letters of the great want of Physitians, for the Parliament Forces and Protestants in Ire∣land, so that any of them being sick, were faine to trust themselves in the hands of Papist Doctors, which they write, is more than the Adventures in the Field.

That some chief of the Enemies Army, are ve∣ry zealous to make their Peace with the Parlia∣ment.

The House ordered the Commissioners of the great Seal to grant out a Commission and Pat∣ent, * for M. G. Ireton to be president of Mun∣ster.

Order that Mr. Thomas Goodwyn, be President of Magdelen Colledge in Oxford, and referred to * the Committee of the Universities, to consider how the Heads of Houses in the several Univer∣sities may be setled, and disposed of without trouble to the House.

Several Orders and References to the Councel of State, and Committee of the Army touching Recruits, and for Supplies of Provisions, Ammu∣nition, and Money for the Forces in Ire∣land.

(9) Letters from Newcastle, that L. C. Hob∣son sent his Warrant to apprehend some Cava∣liers, but they and the Moss Troopers joyned to∣gether, stood upon their Guard, took away the Warrants by force, secured themselves, and dis∣armed the Men, but a greater Party of Souldiers being sent, brought them away Prisoners.

From Scarborough, That there was a Meeting at York of the Commissioners for settling the Militia of that County, where according to the Instructions from the Councel of State, they were to raise 3000 Foot, and 400 Horse for defence of that County, and Service of the Common-wealth.

That the Pirates took away a great Ship within Sight of Burlington Key, and carried her away.

From Dunstar, That the Enemy surprised En∣siscoisle Castle in this manner, That some Irish Gentlemen feasted the Garrison Souldiers, and * sent in Women to sel them Strongwater, of which they drunk too much; and then the Irish fell upon them, took the Garrison, and put all the Officers and Souldiers to the Sword.

That upon hearing of this, the Lord Lieute∣nant gave Orders, that the Irish should be put out of all the Garrisons in the Power of the Parlia∣ment.

That an Irish Frigot coming a shore for Pro∣visions near to Cardiffe, the Governour suspected, and apprehended them, and sent out a Party in small Boats, which took the Frigot, which was richly loaden with plate, and other Commodi∣ties.

From Weymouth, That in the night some Persons in Blandford proclaimed Prince Charles King of England, but some of them were appre∣hended, and Imprisoned.

From Yarmouth, that sixty Prisoners that were in the Goal did brake Prison, yet all but three of them were again apprehended.

(10) Account of several Companies and Par∣ties Page  422 of Souldiers willing to serve in Ireland, and marched to the Seaside to be transported, and ma∣ny undertook the Service very chearfully.

Three Troopers condemned to death for kil∣ling a man, but Evidence appearing to extenuate the Crime, the General pardoned them.

The Ship which carried the Souldiers unto Guernsey, returned to the general Rendezvous of the Ships at Stoakes Bay.

Letters of Account of Sea Affairs.

(11) Proposals for a Fleet to be sent into the Streights, to meet with those French, who have lately taken many Merchants Ships of London, and disposing of their Goods, refusing to make any restitution.

Letters that Montross could get but few to joyn in assisting Prince Charles, and those he had, were more by connivance, than by any Act of State.

(12) Several Proposals made to the General, and his Officers, in order to the removing of Ob∣structions in the sale of the late Kings Lands.

The Parliament ordered a Letter to be writ∣ten by the Speaker to the Lord Lieutenant of Ire∣land, and to confer with him concerning further * supplyes of Men, Money, and Ammunition, and for the settling of the civil Government there.

The ground of this resolution was, That the news of the Kings coming to Scotland became more probable than formerly, and the Scots * Proceedings in the raising of new Forces, gave an Allarum to the Parliament, and some of their Members, who had discoursed with the Lord General upon those Matters, and argued how requisite it would be to send an Army into Scotland, to divert the War from England, they found the General wholly averse to any such thing, and by the meanes of his Lady (a strict Presbyterian) to be more a Friend to the Scots than they wished, therefore they thought this a sit time to send for the Lieutenant of Ireland, and the rather, his Army being now drawn into Win∣ter Quarters.

Order for Relief of some of those who suffer∣ed great loss in the late unhappy accident of the Houses in Tower-Street, being blown up with Gunpowder.

Referred to the Councel of State to send a Let∣ter into Russia, touching the Trade there.

(14) Letters from Scotland, That in the Pul∣pits they preach altogether for the Kings coming in, and yet proceed to purge their Army of all * Cavaleers, that nothing certain was yet returned from the Lord of Libberton.

Letters that C. Hacker had taken 60 Moss Troopers. That Montross was expected every day in Scotland.

One Coppe an Anabaptist in Prison, a great Swearer and Curser, and held that God could not damn him, yet perswaded many to be of his Religion.

Many were drowned in the great Floods upon the melting away of the Snow.

(15) Letters that the Forces landed in Guern∣sey, wanted Accomodations of Beds, &c. and were fain to lye in a Church ever since they were landed.

That two Frigots of the Prince prepared from Jersy to attempt Guernsey, hearing of the Parlia∣ments Souldiers landed there, were presently di∣verted.

Letters from Oxford, That the Judges sate there upon a Commission of Oyer and Terminer, * and at the first sitting, they and the high Sheriffe, Under Sheriffe, Officers of the Court, and Grand Jury, all took the Ingagement in the Face of the Country solemnly and cheerfully.

That one of the Prisoners obstinately refusing to plead, was pressed to death in the sight of two others, who refused to plead, upon which one of them pleaded, but the other refusing, was also pressed to death.

An Account of divers of C. Desboroughs Men shipped for Ireland, and of the apprehending C. Slingsby, and another Officer of the Kings in Corn∣wall, who were carryed to Prison til further Or∣der from the Parliament, or Councel of State.

(16) Divers Surveys returned into Worcester House, of Lands of the late King, Queen, and Prince appointed to be sold.

(17) The General sent his Orders to seve∣ral Garrisons to hold Courts Martial, for the Pu∣nishment of Souldiers offending against the Ar∣ticles of War, provided that if any be sentenced * to loose Life or Limb, that then they trasmit to the Judge Advocate the Examinations and Pro∣ceedings of the Court Marshal, that the General's Pleasure may be known thereupon.

The Commission also from the General gave authority to examine Witnesses upon Oath a∣gainst the Offender, and for his Defence.

An Account of Recruits for Ireland, and Re∣turns of Subscriptions to the Ingagement from se∣veral Regiments, and Garrisons.

(18) Letters that the Mayor and Magistrates of Yarmouth, and all the Officers and Souldiers of the Garrison there did willingly take the Ingage∣ment, and that there was great Affection and Unity between them.

That the Commissioners appointed by the Councel of State, were settling the Militia in those parts. That a Danish Ship of twelve Guns was cast away in sight of the Town, who sent out Boats, and saved twelve of her Men, the rest were drowned, and six of her Guns saved.

From Jersy, That the Prince intends to remove back again into France, That his Councel is much divided about what Answer to give to the Lord of Libbertons Message.

From Durham, That a written Paper was fixed upon the Market Cross, of the Title of King * Charles the Second, &c. and that all that opposed him were guilty of Rebellion, which was Treason in the highest nature, and therefore the Authors kind∣ly wished all to amend.

(19) Most part of this week was spent in Par∣liament upon Debates of a new Act, for regu∣lating the Elections of Members for suture Re∣presentatives, and upon a Bill for managing, and ordering of the Sequestrations.

Granger, and others were apprehended for counterfeiting Warrants, and receiving great Sums of Money, collected for the Service of the Forces in Ireland.

The Generals at Sea met at Portsmouth, to hasten out the Navy to Sea.

The General and his Officers made several Re∣solutions touching the purchasing of the late Kings Lands.

Several other Persons apprehended and Com∣mitted to the Marshal General for counterfeit∣ing Debenters, and Warrants whereby they re∣ceived several Sums of Money from Collect∣ors.

(21) The General and his Officers met, and passed several Votes to be presented to the Com∣mittee of Parliament, touching the Removal of Page  423 Obstructions, in the sale of the late Kings Lands, and for the Examination of the Souldiers times of Service, and what Arrears are due to them, &c.

[22] Long Debate upon the Act of Sequestra∣tions, to which the House added several Provi∣soes.

Letters from Weymouth, about the Pirates in∣festing that Coast.

From Newcastle, That the taking of the In∣gagement sticks most with the Presbiterians, who pretend Conscience to oppose it, but the Cava∣leers in Policy subscribe it.

That the Cavaliers report that Lieutenant Ge∣neral Cromwel was sent for out of Ireland, be∣cause * he was forced from thence, and could no longer subsist there.

From Edenburgh, That Libberton wrote a Let∣ter, only to let them know, that he was safely ar∣rived in Jersy, but not one word of the Kings Mind.

That Sir William Flemming came thither from Jersy, to see what Posture they were in. That many Witches were dayly apprehended, and brought to the Fire.

From Hull, That Mr. Strickland the Parlia∣ments Agent in Holland, finds there a very fair Comportment as to the Affairs of Eng∣land.

From Plymouth, That the Cavaliers have fre∣quent and great Meetings. That the Souldiers and Officers there, did willingly subscribe the Ingagement.

[23] In a meeting of the Officers of the Ar∣my, with the Committee, for removing Obstructi∣ons in the sale of the late Kings Lands, several things were agreed upon, for the Advantage of the Souldiery, in the purchase of those Lands.

C. Desborough and his Court Marshal at Ply∣mouth, sentenced ten Souldiers to death for run∣ning away, after they had listed themselves, and taken Money for the Service of Ire∣land.

Letters that a Ship with 30 Horse, and 120 Foot bound for Ireland, were cast away, and all drowned.

From Kingsale, of Cromwels viewing several Forts, his taking the Mace from the Mayor of Kingsale, and delivering it to C. Stubber, the Go∣vernour. That all things were in good Conditi∣on in Munster, and that Waterford was upon Trea∣ty of Yielding.

The Earl of Pembroke dyed, his Son, who was * a Member of the House of Commons before, con∣tinued to sit in the House, now being himself an Earl upon the death of his Father.

Letters from Jersy, that the Prince and the Scots Commissioners were upon agreement, That they desired him to go with them into Scotland, but he was advised not to adventure it without good Shipping to carry him safe thither.

That the Prince sent to Dunkirk for some Fri∣gots for Jersy, That he gave Commissions to French Runagadoes to take Prizes of all English Merchants, and to bring them to Jersy, That they took a good Ship of Lime.

[24] Divers Returns of Subscriptions to the Ingagement, from several Regiments and Garri∣sons.

There was sent from Scotland and published here, the Copy of a Declaration of the general Assembly of Scotland in answer to that of Mon∣tross, * to whom they gave only the Title of James Graham.

Charging the People of Scotland, not to harken to or joyn with him, or draw on themselves the wrath of the most High God, by breach of the Covenant, and gross backsliding, nor hearken to any of his Calumnies and Slanders.

Nor countenance or assist any who shall invade that Kingdom, or raise War therein, under pretence of Commission from his Majesty, or putting him in the Exercise of his Royal Power, before Satisfaction had from him, to the just and necessary desire of that Kirk and Kingdom, concerning Religion and the Co∣venant.

[25] The Councel of Officers ordered That * Clarendon, and Bowrod Parks in Wilts, should be Lands set apart for satisfaction of the Contract∣ors, Trustees, and Officers, imployed about the sale of the Kings Lands.

Order of the Parliament to sit on Saturdayes and Mundayes, for the future, for the speedy dis∣patch of Business, and that no private business be heard in the House, till the first of March next.

Debate upon the Heads of a Bill, for a new Re∣presentative, and regulating Elections, and about * the number of the whole to be elected, and for some particular Counties.

Debate about the Act for the better manage∣ing the Estates of Recusants, and Delinquents, and a Proviso added touching the reserving the chief mansion house of Recusants, not having been in Arms, from sequestration, and for re∣straining wast in their Timber, and reserving the rights of the Lords of the Manners, to Coppy hold Estates.

Another Proviso was added not to take away the Power of the Committee for removing delinquent Ministers, and Schoolmasters, with other Provisoes.

Referred to the Committee of Goldsmiths Hall to take into consideration the Business concern∣ing the Souldiery, and Ministers in Lancashire, that such satisfaction may be given them, as may tend to the Service of the Commonwealth, and to take into consideration the Troupe of Horse in Oxfordshire, and to pay it out of the Sequestrati∣ons in Oxfordshire, until further order from the House, or Councel of State.

[26] Ordered that the Lord Commissioners of the great Seal do take care that Writs be issued out, and sent down into every County to the se∣veral Sheriffs, to proclaim the Act touching the Ingagement.

This Course of proclaiming new Acts of Par∣liament, was very antient, and constantly used, (especially in elder times) as appears by the Re∣cords, * but of late disused. It was thought fit to have it revived again, that the People might be informed what Acts were passed, which they were not so fully by the Printing, as by proclaim∣ing of them at their Markets.

Orders touching the Composition of Delin∣quents.

Votes for taking off the additional Exercise upon most of the Commodities mentioned in the last Act touching the Excise.

Letters from Ireland of C. Hewsons taking in some Forts near Dublin.

[28] Letters that the Scots had no Answer from Sir George Windram Laird of Libberton, but that the King would be satisfyed from him, whe∣ther his Subjects of Scotland would ingage to E∣stablish him in England as King, That he is not yet removed from Jersy, That divers Souldiers came from Ireland into Orkney.

Letters That the States Provincial of Holland Page  424 have resolved to send an Agent into England, for their better Correspondence with the Parlia∣ment.

(29) Letters from Ireland, of taking the Fort upon the Bogg of Allan, of a Dutch Ship of 300 Tun cast away upon that Coast, that the Lord * Lieutenant had sent to besiege Eniscorsie Castle belonging to Mr. Wallop a Member of the House, which the Enemy had lately surpri∣sed.

That the Lord Lieutenant visited all the Eng∣lish Garrisons in Munster, and gave Orders to them. That Inchequin was in Kerrcy. That 16 of the Enemies Horse came from Duncannon to the Lord Lieutenant.

(30) Letters from Holly-Head, that a Vessel bound for London Derry with Coals, Cloaths, and other Merchants Goods, was taken by a Scots Man of War, the Mariners and sixteen Passen∣gers put on Shore, the Owner and Master carryed away Prisoners. That the Gentlemen and Com∣monalty of Ireland do generally submit to the Lord Lieutenants Orders.

From York, That a Minister lately informed that there would be shortly a Massacre of the well affected in the Nation.

From Shrewsbury, That many Cavaliers wear Ribbands with Motto's, God prosper. That the Ministers incourage them, and Preach against the present Government.

They report an Agreement between the King of Scots, and his People of that Kingdom, upon the terms proposed at the Isle Wight, and that the Presbyterians of England will joyn.

From Plymouth, That a Vessel of Dartmouth, * was by a storm forced into the Mounts Bay, and wracked, and all lost save one Per∣son.

Returns of Subscriptions to the Ingage∣ment.

(31) The Town of Pool having warned a ge∣neral Sessions to be held, not one Justice came to joyn with them.

The Act giving 10 l. to him that shall appre∣hend a Fellon, caused the Countrymen to appre∣hend many of the Thieves, and Robbers in all places, and the Mony was duely paid to them.

February, 1649.

(Feb. 1.) Divers People took away by vio∣lence from the Owners, Wheat, and other Corn, carrying to Market to Basing-Stoak, and beat the Carters, and some of them being imprisoned for it, the rest brake the Prison, and let out them and other Malefactors.

Letters from Rome. That there an Agent from England; and the English Priests seem very * confident, that within few Years their Religion would be Established in England.

(2) At a Court Marshal in C. Prides Regi∣ment, a Souldier was sentenced to run the Gant∣lope, and afterwards to be cashiered for threat∣ning to cut his fellow Souldiers throats in case King Charles the Second came in; and for swear∣ing and drunkenness.

Another had the like sentence, having been found to have been in Arms against the Parlia∣ment, and then came in to them, and at his dis∣banding gave out threatning words against the Officers. *

The Parliament Voted that a Book written by one Coppes, intituled a fiery flying Roll, &c. con∣tained many horrid Blasphemies, and damnable and detestable Opinions, and that the Book, and all Copies of it that can be found, shall be burnt by the hands of the Hangman.

A Petition from Wiltshire for Propagation of the Gospel, &c. approved by the House, and in or∣der thereto, they appointed every Fryday to con∣sider al wayes for the better advancing the Gospel * of Christ.

An Act committed for the better propagating of the Gospel in Wales.

The Parliament ordered touching Negotiati∣ons with Forraign Princes and States, That the * Stile and Title to be used by this Parliament in all Negotiations shall be Parliamentum Rei-publicae Anglicae.

And the Style, when any address shall be made to them, The Parliament of the Commonwealth of England,

And no other Title to be used.

Order for an Act to be brought in for the Pu∣nishment of insolent Profanations of the Sabbath, and Adultery.

The Parliament upon the hearing Sir Jacob Garrets Business, sentenced three of his false Ac∣cusers to stand in the Pillory.

Thus they took upon them, and exercised all manner of Jurisdiction, and sentenced Persons, Secundum Arbitrium.

(4) Letters that Jermin and other Lords, and Courtiers are hastning from Paris to Breda, hear∣ing * that the Scots are sending Money to defray the charges of their King and Court there.

That the Scots are busy in purging their Army, but are startied at the news of the Parliament sending for the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, That they report the ground thereof to be, That he is routed in Ireland, and That the Parliament of Eng∣land fear new Troubles. Yet the Scots sent an Express into Ireland to know the certain∣ty.

(5) Letters of the Losses by Pirates about Scarborough.

From Weymouth, That one Mr. Thomas May was secured by the Governour there, and to be sent up in Custody to London, for raysing false Rumors concerning the Parliament and the Gene∣ral.

From Portsmouth, That G. Deane came thither with the Phenix, and informed of several Vessels with Recruits for Ireland cast a∣way.

An Act passed for a day of publick Humiliation * throughout England and Wales, to seek God for a Blessing upon the Proceedings of Parliament, and their Armies in England and Ireland.

Debate about an Act for a publick Register to inroll all Deeds, and to find Incumbrances upon * all Estates and Lands.

An Additional Act passed for removing of Ob∣structions, in the sale of the late Kings Lands, &c.

A Petition from Westminster, for settling the civil Government there, referred to the Com∣mittee for Corporations.

Debate of an Act for regulating, and erecting a Corporation in Norfolk concerning the Worst∣ed-Weavers, and Yarn-Men.

(6) Returns of Subscriptions to the Ingage∣ment Page  425 from several Regiments and Garrisons.

Letters from Taunton, That the Commissio∣ners for settling the Militia in that County, had agreed upon Officers of Horse and Foot, to be named to the Councel of State for Commissions. That C. Pine is most Active in this and all other Business of that County.

At a Horse Race near Blackley, there being ma∣ny Gallants with Pistols, Swords, and Arms, C. Smith with the Oxfordshire Troop came thither, and disarmed some of the chief, and most suspect∣ed of the Company.

The same Captain Smith in 6 Months apprehen∣ded 50 Robbers in those Parts, 30 of them were hanged.

Letters from Shrewsbury of the meeting of Ca∣valiers in that County, and Suspicions of new Plots.

Account of Troops and Recruits marching to∣wards Chester for Ireland.

(8) Letters from Newcastle, That the Cava∣liers report generally that the Scots and their King are agreed, and thereupon many of them are gone into Scotland. That course is taken to pre∣vent them for the future. That the Ministers in Yorkshire preach openly against the Ingagement. That many Mosse Troopers are dayly ta∣ken.

From Yarmouth, That Commissions came from the Councel of State, for the Militia, which the Bayliffes and others are putting in Execution; and Souldiers list themselves, and take the Ingage∣ment very willingly. That the like was done in Norwich for that City, and for the County of Norfolk. The like was done in Essex. That the four Ships sent to guard the Fishers, have much advanced the Fishing Trade.

From Cork, That 5 Ships with Souldiers were all cast away coming from Minehead for Ireland, only 20 or 30 men swam to shore.

That the Enemy besieged Captain Barrington in Arklow Castle, and he sallyed out upon them, beat them off, and killed many of them.

That Lieutenant Collonel Axtel, Governour of Rosse, made several Incursions into the Ene∣mies Quarters, in the County of Kilkenny, took many Prisoners, and great store of Cattle.

Account of Recruits for Ireland.

Some debauch't Persons in a Tavern, drinking Healths in a Balcone, breaking Glasses, and draw∣ing a great deal of Company together, some Soul∣diers who saw it, went up to the Gentlemen, and carryed them away Prisonees to Whitehall.

(9) Letters from Dunstar, confirming the sad news of the 5 Ships that went from Minehead to Ireland, all cast away, Captain Ensor, and Cap∣tain Whiting, with 80 Horse, and 150 Foot, and all the Seamen drowned, except 20 or 30.

From Ireland, that the Popish Clergy there have agreed to raise 7000 Men by March next, and to pay them, and that Antrim shall command them.

That the Estates of Scotland are setting out a Declaration in answer to Montrosses Declaration, and conform to that of the Kirk.

One Hinderson proclaimed in several Streets of Newark I pronounce Charles the Second of Eng∣land, Scotland, France, and Ireland, Defender of * the Faith, &c. as King of England, although his Father suffered wrongfully; Yet you cannot be Go∣verned without a Head, but now you are Governed by a stinking lowsy Committee.

For these words he was apprehended and sent to Prison.

A Petition to the General and his Councel of Officers, in the behalf of 3000 maimed Souldiers, and Widdows, whose Husbands were slain in the Service of the Parliament, the General and his Councel recommended it to C. Rich to move the House therein.

The Councel of State sent three of their Mes∣sengers to apprehend one Mercer, who stabbed two of them, that they dyed immediately, and wounded the third, and so escaped from them.

(11) Letters that an Irish Frigot boarded a Newcastle Ship near Hartlepool, which the Go∣vernour seeing, caused some of his Guns to be so planted, that they shot the Irish Frigot through and through, and caused her to hasten away, and leave her Prize behind, which came in safe to Hartlepool.

From Scotland, that Libberton was returned * with a Message from the King, which was read, but nothing done upon it, that he speaks high what the King will do for, and stand by Scotland, yet they go on in purging the Army.

That an English Merchant having a cause to be pleaded there, the Scots Lawyers refused to plead for him, because the business was drawn up in the new way, in the Name of the Councel of State.

About 24 Persons came in the Night to White-Fryars with Muskets as Souldiers, called up the Constable, and required him to go along with them, to apprehend some dangerous Persons, and brought him to the Lodging of Sir Edward Hales, whom they knew to have a great Sum of Money there.

That when they came into the House, they bound the Constable and Sir Edward Hales, and the Master of the House, broke open Trunks, and carryed away with them 100 l. besides Rings, Watches, &c.

Then they locked the Doors after them, left theirMuskets behind them, and got away in Boats, which they had laid ready at White Fryars Stairs, but 7 of those thieves were afterwards appre∣hended.

(12) The House named these Persons to be of the Council of State for the Year following, viz.

E. of Denbigh. L. C. Justice St. John. Sergeant Bradshaw. L. Grey of Groby. M. G. Skippon. Alderman Pennington. Sheriffe Wilson. Sir Wil∣liam Masham. Lord Commissioner Whitelock Sir James Harrington. C. Hutchinson. Mr. Bond. Mr. Alderman Popham. Mr. Wanton̄. C. Purefoy Mr. Jones. C. Ludlow. E. of Salisbu∣ry. Mr. Luke Robinson. L. C. Justice Rolle. L. Ch. Baron Welde. L. G. Fairfax. L. Lt. Crom∣wel. Mr. H. Martyn. Sir Gilbert Pickering. Mr. Stapely. Mr. Heveningham. Sir Arthur Hassterig. Mr. Wallup. Sir H. Vano Junior. L. Lisle. Sir William Armyne. Sir Henry Mildmay. Sir Wil∣liam Constable. Lord Commissioner Lisle. Mr. Scot. Mr. Holland.

Debate touching meanes of advancing the Gos∣pel of Christ.

An Act touching the way of Presentations, and settling of Ministers in Livings committed.

An additional Act for the more severe punish∣ing of prophane Swearing, and Cursing commit∣ted.

An Act for suppressing, and punishing the abo∣minable sins of Incest, Adultery, and Fornication committed.

(13) Letters from the West, That many Page  426 Presbyterians in their Pulpits, prayed very Zealously for restoring the King of Scots to his Fathers Crown in England.

That a French Vessel which came from the Bar∣bado's, was wracked, and 13 of her men lost, and the rest saved.

Sir Bathazer Gerbier set up his Academy in White Fryers, for the teaching of all manner of Arts, and Sciences, a good design if the conduct and Success had been answerable. *

[14] Letters from Scotland, That their King in his Message by Libberton, would have exempted from any benefit of the Agreement, all such as shall be found to have had a hand in the Death of his Father, without mentioning whom, which * breeds a general Jealousy, that it may reach to all that consented to the giving up of his Father at Newcastle, or joyned in the Covenant with Eng∣land.

That the King will only acknowledge the Scots Commissioners to be Commoners of Parlia∣ment during the Treaty, or after, as it shall suc∣ceed, and private Letters were sent from the King to the Chancellor, and some others.

That they talk much of M. G. Lamberts march∣ing Northwards with 7 or 8 Regiments, but have more cause to be troubled at Moniross, and Sir Marmaduke Langdale.

[15] An Account from Chester; That after too long a stay, Ships are ready at length to car∣ry the Money ordered by the Councel of State to Leimster, and the North of Ireland.

That the Enemy bend all their Strength North-ward, probably to stress Sir Charles Coot, and gain a place of retreat, or backdoor for Scotland. That care is taken that way by land, and to send some Ships about to that Coast.

[16] The Officers of the Army kept a day of Humiliation, grounded on the dealings of God * with their Brethren in Ireland, who though he had made them give a glorious Testimony against the bloody Enemies, yet hath afflicted them by the death of many Worthyes. Which chastning of the Lord, they did desire to lay to heart, as also that Affliction, in the Miscarriage of some Vessels sailing from Mine-head, besides the present Condition of this Nati∣on.

Upon a Petition of 3000 maimed Souldiers, and Widdows, Resolved that there shall be no abatement of what they have received by way of Pension, in the stating of their Arrears.

The Councel of Officers passed several Votes, and appointed a select Committee touching the purchase of the late Kings Lands.

Letters that the Earl of Castlehaven was chosen General of the Irish Forces. That they intend to cast themselves upon the Spanish Interest, and to lay asice Ormond and Inchequin.

(18) Letters from Newcastle, That the King and the Scots are not like to agree; they being much displeased at his last Message, and that divers of the chief of the State, and Ministers declare their dislike in joyning with him, unless he resign up him∣self wholly to their dispose.

That yet they intend to choose Commissioners to go to the King, That they have caused Montross's De∣claration to be burnt by the hand of the Hangman, and purge Malignants out of the Army dayly, That 500 more of Montross's Men were landed in Ork∣ney, That more Witches were burnt.

From Youghall, That the Lord Lieutenant was marched out of that Garrison, with 1000 Horse and 1000 Foot, That some Ships were cast away upon that Coast.

Several Resolves of the Councel of Officers touching their security by purchase of the Lands of the late King, &c.

(19) An Act passed for providing a Com∣petent maintenance for preaching Ministers through∣out the Nation.

A Commission issued out under the great Seal, to several Commissioners in the respective Coun∣tries, authorizing them to inquire by Juries upon Oath, what Benefices are within each County, and the value of them, and which are fit to be United, &c. And to certify their Proceedings into the Chancery.

The Act for suppressing and punishing Incest, Adultery, and Fornication recommitted.

An Act read for settling the Free Farm Rents.

The Act for relief of Creditors recommit∣ted.

Amendments to the Act for removing Ob∣structions in the sale of the late Kings Lands, pas∣sed and published.

(20) The Subscriptions of the Army to the Ingagement were by the General returned to the Parliament, who upon the General his subscrib∣ing of it, as one of the Councel of State in his own sense, The House Voted That his taking of it in that manner, was a taking of it within the late Act * for subscribing of the Ingagement.

They likewise ordered that the Speaker should send that Vote to the General in a Letter, and to return to him the hearty thanks of the House for his great Care in returning of those Subscripti∣ons.

Three Souldiers were sentenced at a Councel of War to go from Whitchall, through Holborn with Halters about their Necks, and so to Tybourn; one of them to have his right Ear nailed to the Pillory, the other two to have six lashes a piece.

The Offence of the first was for being listed for Ireland, and deserting the Imployment, and counterfeiting C. Prides hand, directed to Con∣stables, by Colour whereof, he Prest two Horses, pretending himself to be Quartermaster to the Party, and then he and his Companion, running away with the Horses.

The Offence of the other two, was that after he was listed for the service of the State, they run away from their Commanders.

Letters from Ireland, That the Lord Lieute∣nant in his march to Kilkenny had several Forts quitted to him, and at St. Thomas Town, the Offi∣cers were delivered up to him, together with the Town by the Souldiers.

(21) Letters from Warrington, of a great Meeting to take the Ingagement. That Thieves armed, and 29 or 30 in a company, pretending themselves to be Foot Souldiers, break open Houses, bind the People, and rob them of all their Goods.

From Ireland, That P. Rupert took some rich Prizes from the Londoners, and sent them to Gal∣loway and Limrick.

A little Frigot called the Wandring Cavalier, was taken by the Parliaments Ships, loaden with Arms and Ammunition, and brought into King∣sale.

(22) Letters that Wogan the revolted per∣sideous Fellow lately taken, had escaped out of Prison, and C. Phaires Marshal, in whose custody he was, being corrupted by him, went away with him.

(23) Letters from Milford Haven, of Ships driven in thither from the Irish Coast by fowl Page  427 weather. That there were 400 Horse of C. Crom∣wells, the Lord Lieutenants Son to be transported to Ireland.

From Weymouth, That they were taking the Ingagement, and that none refused it, and that they were busy in settling the Militia.

From Yarmouth, That the Lord Lieutenant had all the Sea Ports in Ireland of any Consequence, except only three.

That the Regiments are full, the Souldiers well recovered, and longing to be abroad against the Enemy.

That a small Frigot of the Parliaments of 12 Guns, maintained fight with two of the Enemies, one of 18, the other of 26 Guns, and at last run herself on Shore, and saved her men, Guns, and Tackle.

Letters that the Heads of Houses, Fellows, and Graduates of the University, and the Mayor, Al∣dermen, and Common Councel men of Oxford, had all taken the Ingagement, and all the Officers both of the City, and University.

(25) Letters from Edenburgh, That both the States men, and Kirkmen are full of Jealousy, touching their King, That new propositions are drawing, and Commissioners choosing to be sent * to him. That more men were landedin Orkney with some Cannon and Ammunition.

That there, it was confidently reported from Ireland, that the Lord of Clenrickard, Ardes, and Armstrong, were marching with 8000 Men near Carrickfergus, and had taken in several Garrisons from the Parliament.

From Berwick, That the King propounds, That the Lord Argyle, the Chancellor, and other the Capital Statesmen of Scotland should come in Person to treat withhim, and that there should be a general Act of Oblivion, without any exception, but the Scots were against both these Propositions.

That C. Hackers Men had taken more Mosse Troopers.

From Beaumoris, of one Robinson, Sir Timothy Fetherston, and others, pyrating at Sea on the Coast, by Commission from the Lord of Or∣mond.

That the Army took the Field in two Bodies, * Collonel Reynolds with about 16 Troops of Horse, and 2000 Foot, ordered to march by the way of Carrick, and M. G. Ireton to follow with a re∣serve, That the Lord Lieutenant was to march over the Blackwater, with 15 Troops of Horse, and about 3000 Foot, and accordingly they begun their March, Jan. 29th.

That two days after, he took the Castle of Kilkenny and Cloghern, a strong House belonging to Sir Richard Everard, one of the Supream Coun∣cel. From thence he marched to Roghill Castle, which upon Summons was rendred, which gives them Command far into the Country.

That the Lord Broghil took in the old Castle Town, and a Castle of Sir Edward Fittz Harris, And that the Irish sent their Commissioners to Com∣pound for their Contribution as far as the Walls of Lymerick.

That the Lord Lieutenant came late in the night, in very tempestuous weather to Fethard, and got into an old Abbey, and some Cabbins, and poor houses in the Suburbs, from whence he sent a Summons to the Town, but they shot at the Trumpet, and being informed that the Lord Lieutenant was with the Party, they said, That it was not a fit time to send a Summons in the night, and shot angerly at the Party, but the Lord Lieu∣tenant made not one shot at them again.

In the end, the Governour was willing to send two Commissioners to treat with the Lord Lieu∣tenant, and after one night spent in the Treaty, The Town was delivered the next Morning upon Terms, which were the more willingly given them, because the Lord Lieutenant had but few Foot, and no great Guns, nor Ladders, and there were 17 Companies of the Ʋlster Foot within 5. Miles of the Town.

The Enemy quit it in some disorder, and the Soveraign, and Aldermen have since sent to the Lord Lieutenant a Petition, desiring that he would protect them, and he hath made them a Quarter.

From thence we marched to Callar, hearing thar Collonel Reynolds was there with his Party, and we found that he had fallen upon the Ene∣mies Horse, and routed them, being about 100 with his Forelorn, he took my Lord of Osseries Captain Lieutenant, and another Lieutenant of Horse, Prisoners, and one of those that betrayed the Garrison of Iniscorthy, whom the Lord Lieu∣tenant caused to be hanged.

The Enemy had Possessed three Castles in the Town, with about 120 Men in each of them, and a Troop of Horse besides in ButlersCastle, which was delivered upon Conditions; the other two Castles refusing terms, the Garrisons were all put to the Sword.

From hence Collonel Reynolds was sent with his Regiment to remove a Garrison in the way to Rosse, which he did, and the Army marched back to Fethard and Cashel, where they had good Quarters both for Men and Horse.

(26) An Act passed injoyning all Papists and all such who had born Arms, and assisted against the Parliament, to depart 20 Miles from London, and those under restraint, 5 days after their Inlargement, with an Exception of Inhabi∣tants who have compounded.

An Act passed for giving further time for sub∣scribing of the Ingagement, and other directions concerning it.

An Act passed for propagating and preaching * of the Gospel, and for the maintenance of able Ministers, and Schoolmasters in Wales.

The like Act passed for the four Northern Counties.

An Act for providing Maintenance for Preach∣ing Ministers, and other pious uses throughout the Nation.

Debate in a grand Committee of the House, upon the Heads of a Bill for equal Representatives, and regulating Elections.

An Act read for the Excise of Ale and Beer brewed in private Houses.

(27) Letters from Pembroke, that C Crom∣wel, and C. Veneables were there, waiting for a Wind for Ireland. That the Lord Lieutenant was marched towards Lymricke, and that Preston was chief Leader of the Rebels.

From Chester, That two of the Souldiers that betrayed Eniscorfy to the Enemy, were taken in Werrel, one of them escaped, the other was sent to the Goal.

From Dartmouth, That the Ingagement was willingly subscribed there.

From Weymouth, That many of Prince Rupert Men run away from him to the Parliaments Fleet.

Returns of the Ingagement taken by Ossicers and Souldiers.

(28) A publick Humiliation and Fast was kept this Day.

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March, 1649.

(March. 1.) TheContractors for sale of the late Kings Lands, &c. begun to sit and make Contracts.

Letters from Portsmouth, That the whole Fleet did now ride there at Anchor, and that the A∣gents to this State from Spain, and Portugal were there ready to go along with the Fleet.

(2) Letters from Chester, That Sir Charles Coot marched towards Belfast, but found no op∣position, only a few stragling Troops, and that he hath settled that Country; and Supplyes of Money, and Cloaths were sent to him by order of the Councel of State.

From Leverpoole, of a Tumult by the meaner sort of People at Ormskirk against the Commissio∣ners of Excise, who for many hours together, de∣fended themselves with their Swords and Pistols against the Rabble, and kept the Inn Door, but at length, the Governour of Leverpool sent some Forces, who dispersed the Ryoters, and appre∣hended some of them.

From Portsmouth, of 18 of the Parliaments Ships, which set sail from thence, to be a Con∣voy to the Merchants, That when all the Ships meet, they are expected to be 200 Sail.

From Edenburgh, That the Committees of the State, and Commissioners of the Kirk, had agreed upon new Proposals to be treated upon with * the King at Bredah, wherein two points were more insisted on than formerly.

• 1. The King swearing to the Solemn League and Covenant.
• (2.) That he seclude from him all Delin∣quents.

That 6 Lords, 2 Gentlemen, and three Minist∣ers, are to go with these new Propositi∣ons.

That 5 Ships with Arms and Ammunition were landed in Orkney, forerunners of Montross.

(4) Letters from Edenburgh, That their Commissioners are ready to go away to the King upon the new Propositions, which are in Effect the same with the former.

From Leverpool, of diversShips gone from thence with Supplyes for Ireland. That the Tumult a∣gainst the Officers of Excise, was by gentle meanes and some use of Force, fully quieted. That the Ingagement was there much preached against.

From Shrewsbury, That the Ministers preach much against the present Government, and to in∣courage the People to Sedition, and to rise for * their King.

That at the day of the publick Fast kept in one of their Churches, there was another mock Fast kept in the other two Churches, by agreement of Ministers, and two Sermons preached in them purposely to disturb the Fast injoyned by Autho∣rity.

(5) The Parliament passed a List of the Cap∣tains, to command the Ships ordered to be set out for this Summers Guard, being 48 of the States Ships, and 21 Merchants Ships.

They also past an Act, giving Power to the Councel of State, and to the Admirals at Sea, to impress Seamen for this Years Service, if there * should be occasion, and if there be not Seamen suf∣ficient Volunteers, with Proviso's not to press Masters, Gunners, and such as have served an Ap∣prentiship to Seamen, or Watermen.

Referred to the Committee of the Navy, to consider of some further Incouragement to be * given to those that shall voluntarily offer them∣selves to serve the State in their Ships, and to pre∣sent an Act to the House for it.

Order for the building of more Ships for the service and safety of the Commonwealth.

Upon a Letter from the Mayor of Salisbury, of his seizing some Printed Books, derogating from the Lords Day, and setting up the Jewish Sabboth, referred to the Committee for plundered Minist∣ers to peruse the Book, and to state, and report the matter of Fact to the House, and to bring in a Act for the more due observation of the Lords Day.

Order for the Commissioners of the great Seal to pass Pardons of Course for several Persons convicted at the Assise, and certifyed by the Judges to be fit Objects for the Mercy of the Par∣liament.

Debate of a way of supplying the Remainder of the Money, for Pay of the Army in England, and Ireland, about the Assessment of 120000 l. per mensem, and to avoid Free Quarter.

Amendments reported to the Bill for the sale of Free Farm Rents.

Debate of an Act of Indempnity for Tenants, and others, who in the late Wars have expressed their good Affections to the Parliament, against the Oppressions of their ill affected Landlords, that have been against the Parliament.

Order that no private Business be heard in the House for a Month longer.

About this time, Alderman Rowland Wilson, one of the Sheriffs of London, dyed. He was son of Mr. Rowland Wilson, a wealthy Merchant who loved to see his Son in that honourable Condition, though but a young man for that imployment, yet he was an Elder in Wisdome and Abilities.

He was a Gentleman of excellent parts, and great Piety, of a solid, sober temper and Judgment, and very honest and Just in all his Actions.

He was a Member of the House of Commons, and of the Councel of State, he had served the Parliament as Collonel of one of the City Regi∣ments, not in traynings only, but in the Field a∣gainst the Enemy.

He was beloved both in the House, City, and Army, and by all that knew him, and his death as much lamented.

The Members of Parliament, and of the Coun∣cel of State, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and di∣vers Citizens of London, and many Officers of the Army were invited, and present at his Funeral, and the City Regiment (whereof he was Collo∣nel) with other Companies of Souldiers were in Arms to attend the Corps of their Officer to his Grave.

Letters from Chester, of the Ministers in that Country, bitterly exclaiming against the Ingage∣ment, * and condemning all that take it to the Pit of Hell.

That 11000 l. was put on board for Dublin, and 6000 l. for Carrickfergus; from which Town the Enemy is 40 Miles, and the Country there∣abouts free from Troops. *

(7) From Exeter, Letters of the averseness of the Citizens to the Ingagement. That on the Publick Fast day, all the Ministers went out of Town, and caused the Church Doors to be shut up, purposely because they would not observe it, being appointed by the Parliament, That all the Magistrates, except two Constables, refused to take the Ingagement.

Page  429 From Dartmouth, That 22 Sail of Ships were ready to set out for Newfoundland.

From Taunton, That the publick Fast day was not kept there. The two Presbyterian Ministers of that Town, being ready to observe the Parlia∣ments Orders fer receiving their Tithes and Aug∣mentations, * but not in other matters that they like not, for then they affirm it not to be a Free Parlia∣ment.

That a Woman pretnding to Prophesy, with others of her Crew, denyed Christ and the Scrip∣ture wholly.

From Pool, That 8 good Ships went from thence to Newfoundland, and two to the Barba does.

From Edenburgh, That the Scots had agreed upon their Commissioners to go to the King, that first they were to go to Capher, and from thence to send to the King, and to the Prince of Orange for a safe Conduct, to come to Breda, and to stay * there.

That they carry with them for the Supply for their King, 40000 Marks Scotch Money, that is 2200 l. English Money. That 1000 Arms, and twenty Cannon are lately landed in Ork∣ney.

An Act passed for the Advancement of the Gospel, and of learning in Ireland, and for set∣tling upon the Colledge in Dublin, several Lands formerly belonging to the Archbishop of Dublin, and other Ecclesiastical Persons, and for erecting and maintaning a Free School in Dublin.

Order for an Act to abolish the Hierargy in Ire∣land, and to forbid the use of the Common-Pray∣er Book there.

Debate of an Act for restrayning the killing of flesh Meat, or Poultry, from 14. March to the 15. of April.

Letters that C. Cook, Governour of Wexford went out with a Party, and took in Enniscorfie, formerly betrayed to the Enemy, and upon the Storm, put them to the Sword.

(8) Letters from Ireland, confirming the re∣taking of Eniscorfie, and that no Enemy appear∣ed to make any Opposition in those parts.

Letters to the same Effect as before, touching the Commissioners agreed upon to go to the King from Scotland.

(9) Several Orders concerning Supplyes of Money, Provisions, and Recruits for Ire∣land.

(11) Letters concerning the further Succes∣ses of the Lord Lieutenant in Ireland, since his last taking the Field from Yoghall, and that at the ta∣king * of Castleton by the Lord Broghill, he gave Quarter for Life, and their wearing Apparrel to the private Souldiers, but the Officers to be at his Discretion.

That thereupon by advice, he caused all those Officers to be short to death, to affright those lit∣tle Castles from so peremptorily standing out.

That C. Zanchy reduced the Castle of Dundrum, where were two Troops of Horse, and some Foot os the Enemies; Zanchyes Horse charged those without, and the men stormed the Town, which was delivered up to him, leaving their Horse and Arms behind, here Zanchey received a wound in his right hand.

That the Enemy scouting into their Quarters, and taking a Castle 7 Miles from Cork, C. Phayer, the Governour there, pursued them with 16 Foot, and 50 Horse unto a Bogg, where he killed 20, and took 30 of them Prisoners, and the Castle was surrendred to him.

That they have settled themselves in the Heart of the Enemies Quarters, and thereby much hinder them from recruiting, and gather∣ing together again in the Spring, and have gained a very rich Country, which by agreement are to give them 1500 l. per mensem.

From Newcastle, that More Mosse-Troopers are dayly taken. That Prince Ruperts Ships were in much confusion, and many of them taken. That the Scots Commissioners are not yet gone to the King, and there is much difference about their go∣ing, betwixt the Kirk and the State, That the Forces in Orkney increase dayly.

From Beaumorris, That M. G. Mitton, and o∣ther Officers, upon Intelligence that Ormond had given a Commission to C. Robbinson, to Garrison the Isle of Barsey, they sent thither Ensign Aspinal with 30 Men, who three dayes after his landing there, seized upon Collonel Gerrard, Mr. Conwey, and 6 Gentlemen more, who landed there to sur∣prize the Island, took their Boat, and sent them Prisoners to Carnarvan, and the Pyrate fled away who had set them on shore, and was an Irish Man.

(12) An Act passed for redress of delayes, and Mischiefs arising by Writs of Error in seve∣ral Cases.

Amendments reported to the Act for relief of Creditors, and recommitted.

An Act passed for settling the Freefarm Rents, heretofore paiable to the Crown.

Debate about a Book lately printed, and Vo∣ted * That the Book asserting the Observations of the Jewish Sabboth, and condemning the Observation of * the Lords Day, as the Christian Sabboth, is errone∣ous, Scandalous, and prophane, contrary to the Pract∣ice of the Apostles, and of all the Christian Churches.

Orders that all the printed Copies of the Book be brought in, and burnt, and referred to the Comittee of plundred Ministers, to take Care for the apprehension and imprisonment of the Au∣thors, and for punishment of the Printer and pub∣lisher of it.

Order to send over 6 able Ministers to preach in Dublin, and they to have 200 l. per annum a piece out of Bishops and Deanes, and Chapters Lands in Ireland. And in the mean time, the Lord Lieutenant to take care that it be paid out of the publick Revenue, and if any of those Mi∣nisters die in that Service in Ireland, that the Parliament will make competent Provision for their Wives and Children.

A Bill committed for preventing, and redress of many injuries done to the Merchants of this Commonwealth, by Ships of the French, and o∣ther Nations, under pretence of visiting them, and for recalling and inhibiting the Mariners and Seamen of this Nation, for serving other Princes and States.

An Act for the Indemnity of Tenants, well af∣fected to the State.

An Act passed for the better packing of Butter, and redress of abuses therein.

(13) Letters from Chester, That Oneales Ar∣my was in great want about Cavan. That as soon as Supplyes should come, Sir Charles Coot intend∣ed to take the Field.

That the Plague raged much at Kilkenny. That Inchequin appeared in a Body about Kilmallock, and the Lord Lieutenant sent a Party to look upon him.

From Exeter of the Commissioners proceedings in settling the Militia there. Page  430 From Harwich, That Captain Goose of the hart Frigot, and all his Officers being on Shore, 28 of the Mariners of the Ship, who agreed together to betray her to the Prince, and to carry her to Dunkirk, took their Opportunity, when the rest of their fellow Seamen were under Hatches, and kept them there.

Those under hatches were 40 Men, who would not joyn in this Treachery, and being now shut in there by the rest, they hoised sail to carry the Ship to Dunkirk.

But being off at Sea, these 28 fell out among themselves, and 17 of them took the Boat to put out to Sea, and were drowned.

The other 11 were not able to carry on the Ship, and seeing themselves pursued, put back in∣to Harwich, where they were apprehended, and committed to Prison.

(14) The Trustees sor sale of the Freefarm Rents, published their Intention to begin the sale of them on a day set by them.

One Boutholmey, a Quartermaster, was try∣ed * by a Councel of War, for Blasphemy, and sen∣senced to have his Tongue bored through with a hot Iron, his Sword broken over his head, and to be cashiered the Army.

Letters from Ireland, of more Castles taken in, and that the Lord Lieutenant was wholly become Master of the County of Tipperary, and was upon his march into the County of Lymerick, where he had Intelligence that the Enemy was imbody∣ed, that so he might prevent their joyning toge∣ther.

That the Sickness was very hot at Lymerick, Kilkenny, and other places.

From Pool, of Tumults about the Excise, espe∣cially at Shafton, where they rescued Prisoners, and took away from the Officers, Goods distreyn∣ed for the Excise, but they were quieted by a small party of Souldiers sent to them.

(15) Letters that G. Preston was come in∣to Waterford with 1500 Men, and that the Lord Lieutenant had besieged Kilkenny.

From Leverpool, of Tumults about the Excise, but quieted.

From Scotland, That the Commissioners were upon going to the King, and that Sir James Smith had advanced 2000 l. upon the business, and was one of the Commissioners for the Treaty at Breda.

(16) From Coventry, of the preaching of one Sal∣mon, and of his wicked Swearing, and unclean∣ness, * which he justifyed, and others of his way, That it was God which did Swear in them, and that it was their Liberty to keep company with Wo∣men for their Lust.

That one Wyke, another of his Crew, kissed a Souldier three times, and said, I breath the Spi∣rit of God into thee, and many the like abomina∣ble Blasphemies spoken by them, for which they were imprisoned till a Tryal for the Crimes.

(18) Letters from Berwick, That the Scots Parliament had sate, and dispatched away their Commissioners to the King for Treaty.

From Cork, That the Lord Lieutenant publish∣ed a Declaration, in answer to certain Decla∣rations, and Acts, framed by the Irish Popish Prelates, and Clergy.

Letters that Sir Charles Coot had reduced Cast∣ledove.

That the Plague was hot in Galloway, and ma∣ny principal Actors in the Rebellion perisned by it.

That the Parliament Forces took in a Fort o∣ver against Passage, whereby the trading by Sea to Waterford, is wholly stopped up.

That the Tories behaved themselves so bar∣barously towards their own Party, that the Priests have excommunicated them.

(19) Returns of Subscriptions to the In∣gagement, by divers Regiments and Garri∣sons.

An Act for establishing an high Court of Justice in London and Westminster, Committed.

An Additional Act for providing Maintenance * for Preaching Ministers, and other pious uses, Committed.

Amendments passed to an Act for the better Preaching of the Gospel, and maintainance of Mi∣nisters in Bristol.

An Act passed for settling certain Houses upon the Corporation for the poor of London, and for Money for that Work.

An Act for constituting Commissioners, as a standing Councel for the ordering, and regula∣ting of Trade, Committed.

Amendments to the Act of Indempnity for Te∣nants who have adhered to the Parliament recom∣mitted.

Petition of the Inhabitants of Westminster, re∣ferred to a Committee.

Petition from Arundel, and another from the Cinque Ports, referred to the Committee of Cor∣porations to consider of their Franchises, and re∣port them to the House.

From Chester, That the Rebels in Ireland did blow up some strong Castles, and quitted them.

That C. Hewson with 2500 Foot, and 1000 Horse, one Demyculverin, and a Mortar Piece, marched to Bellishannon, where he planted his Guns, and after the Granadoes had flown in among them, killing at one time 14 Men, the Enemy beat a Par∣ley, and delivered up the place. That the Lord Lieutenant was before Clonmel, and that the Plague was very hot in the Irish Quarters.

(20) Letters from Ireland, That the Lord Lieutenant is before Clonmel.

That the Plague, which is seldom known in Ireland, was very hot in Lymerick, and Killken∣ny.

That the Mayor of Waterford, refused to ad∣mit Ormond into that Town, saying, That he was the Kings Lieutenant there. That Ormond, and Muskerry were gone away for France. That much contention was amongst the Irish Officers, and many of them desired to come and serve the King of Spain, which the Spanish Ambassador in Ireland laboured to effect.

That about 80 of the Enemies Foot, and 10 Horse of the Garrison of Clonmel, went forth to fetch in Provisions, but were fallen upon by some of the Parliaments Horse that Quartered near the Town, who killed 23 of them, and took 17 Prisoners, and the Horses.

(21) Letters from Dublin, of the taking of Balisha∣non, a strong Fort, and well manned, by C. Hew∣son without the loss of one Man.

That there were great differences among the Irish, and between them and the Kings Party, and among the Cavaliers themselves.

(22) Letters that Prince Rupert was yet at Lisbon, and had with him but 6 Ship, and those not well manned.

Letters of many Robberies, and wicked Acti∣ons, and of a Butcher of Malton that hanged his Wife, and of a Woman that burnt two of her Children, assoon as she was delivered of them.

An Account of Forces Shipped for Ire∣land.

Page  431 From Scotland, That the Scots Commissioners are gone to Breda, and that the King went from Beauvois to Breda, and parted with the Queen his Mother, who with Jermin returned to Pa∣ris.

The Heads of their Propositions to the King were.

That all who continue excommunicate by the Kirk, may be removed from his Person.

That he would declare, that he will by solemn Oath under his Hand and Seal, allow the National Covenant of Scotland, and the Covenant of the three Kingdoms, and ratify all Acts concerning the Cove∣nant, Establishing Presbyterian Government, the Directory of Worship, the Confession of Faith, and the Cateehism in Scotland, as they are approved by the G. Assembly of the Kirk, and by the Parlia∣ment there.

That he will consent, that all matters civil, be de∣termined by the present, and subsequent Parliaments, and all matters Ecclesiastical by the ensuing gene∣ral Assembly of the Kirk, as was formerly agreed by his late Father.

(23) The Army Petitioned the Parliament That such as had Articles upon rendition of * Towns, and paid their Compositions, and were not ingaged in the second War, might not be taken within the late Act of Delinquents, to re∣move out of London and Westminster.

Letters that the Lord Lieutenant had taken in Clonmel, and slain 2000 of the Enemy there, and was marched towards Waterford, where Preston Commanded.

From Edenburgh, That Mr. Douglas who preach∣ed to the Scots Parliament at their first Meeting admonished them to avoid the two Rocks of the Ma∣lignant * Scilla, and Sectarian Caribdis; and doom∣•d both Malignants, and Sectaries, to be Hereti∣cal.

That the Scots Parliament sate but two dayes, (as is usual with them) to confirm what work the Cabal had cut out for them, and then adjourn∣ed to the 5th of May next.

That the Scots Army were about choosing of a Committee of themselves to purge the Army, but with difficulty it was carryed, to be referred to the Committee of Estates, and they referred it to David Lesly.

25. Letters That the Scots Commissioners were landed in Holland. That a Ship came to Edenburgh from Holland, with many German Of∣ficers, expecting imployment there. That the Scots Commissioners have Commission to take up 300000 l. Scots Money to gratify the King, in case there be an Agreement.

Account of Recruits for Ireland, and of pro∣claiming the Act for taking of the Ingagement at York, and at Manchester.

From Milford Haven, That the Country there∣about, did unanimously take the Ingagement; That Mr. Peters opened the matter to them, and did much incourage them to take it.

26. The Parliament Voted, That the concern∣ment * of Articles, relating to the late Act for removing Delinquents out of London, &c. be re∣ferred to the Commissioners for Articles, to do therein according to Justice.

An Act for impowring Commissioners to put in execution, all the Powers hereto fore given to Commissioners for compounding with Delin∣quents, and for managing all Sequestred Estates, and to the Committee of Habberdashers Hall.

Vote, That all who have compounded, and are now beyond Sea without leave, their Estates shall be sequestred, and the Committee of Gold∣smiths Hall, to put this Vote in Executi∣on.

Vote that the Estate of Sir Christopher Hatton be forthwith sequestred.

Several other Votes touching Compositions of Delinquents.

An Act for such as hold the Estate of any De∣linquent by Mortgage, Judgement, or Statute, to compound for the Estate, committed.

An Act passed for the Redemption of Cap∣tives.

(27.) An Act passed for establishing an high Court of Justice, and the Commissioners Names, any 12 to be of the Quorum.

Letters from Tossiter, of settling the Militia in that County.

Letters of a Charge given by Judge Nicholas, at the Assizes at Sarum, in vindication of the Pro∣ceedings of Parliament and of theirs, and the Peo∣ples power, and the Original of it. *

One was indicted for saying there was no Law, and that a company of Rogues had beheaded the King, and therefore there was no Law.

The Indictment was for scandalous words, and he was found guilty, fined 100 l. and imprisoned without Baile till the Fine was paid.

(28) An Act passed touching the way of col∣lecting the Excise of Ale and Beer, brewed and spent in private Families.

The Act for erecting the high Court of Justice proclaimed in Westminster Hall.

Letters that the Marquess of Hertford coming from London, in obedience to the late Act for removing of Delinquents, he resided at his House at Netley near Southampton, and the day after he sent to the Governour of that Garrison to give him notice thereof, and to assure him that he would not give any Offence to the Garri∣son.

The Governour returned a civil answer to the Marquesse, and that as long as he continued in a peaceable manner, not any from the Garrison should molest his Lordship.

From Daver, That an English Hoy setting sail from Ostend for London, Captain Evans by Com∣mission from the Prince, with eight or nine English and Flemmings put themselves into a ship Boat, made up to the Hoy, and boarded her about 2 Miles from Ostend, at which the Governour shot from the Castle at Evans, but could not reach him.

Thereupon he sent 50 Souldiers on board a Fisherman to rescue the Hoy, who after a little skirmish in Dunkirk Road, brought away the Hoy, and stowed Evans and his company in the Hold, upon which two or three French Troops came out from Dunkirk and set upon the Osten∣ders.

They, because the Winds were cross, and the French Troops pursuing them, brought the Hoy and Prisoners, and delivered them to the Gover∣nour of Dover Castle, who committed Evans and his Fellows to the Marshal.

That the same Hoy was formerly taken by a Irish Man of War under the Fort of Ostend, and by the Governours Order rescued from them, he saying, That he would not indure such things to be done under his Command.

From Pendennis Castle, that C. Slingsby Priso∣ner there, was by Order of the Councel of State carried from thence to Exeter, to be tryed by the Common Law, for levying War against the Parli∣ament.

An Account of Recruits shipped for Ireland.

Page  432 (30) From Exeter, of the solemn reception of the Judges of Assize by the Magistrates, and Military Officers, and of the conducting them through the several Counties by the Troops of Horse, and of the great respect shewed by the Souldiery to the civil Magistrates.

From Taunton, That the Commissioners had settled the Militia in that County, C. Popham a Regiment of Horse, and another of Foot, C. Pine, C. Ceely, and C. Gorge Regiments of Foot.

From Scotland, That their Commissioners gone to the King had power to to take up 300000 l. Scotch that is 25000 l. Sterling, to gratify the King it he agreed with them.

That the Kirkmen were generally very zealous for the closing with their King, yet some of them averse to it, and Praying against it.