A new declaration and remonstrance of the inhabitants of South-Wales. With the last transactions between the Scots and their King, and other remarkable intelligence of the proceedings of the Kirke Parliament and Army of Scotland. Also, the Lord Deputy of Irelands summons sent to General Preston Governor of Waterford, and General Prestons answer thereunto. Together with a message from the Prince of Orange to the magistrates of Amsterdam,

A Letter from Bristol.

THe report goes that the Scots declared King, is gone Northward, a ship is latly taken the Cap. whereof had a Commission from the Prince. From Ireland we receive Intelligence as fol∣loweth. The Lord Deputy Ireton hath his head quar∣ters at Clomwel, he hath sent a Summons to Waterford, with certain conditions for the Souldiery, which if they accept of, they shall have liberty to march away accor∣dingly, the conditions are these, viz.

• 1. That the Souldiery shall have liberty, to march a∣way with Ammunition, Arms, bag and baggage, and have a safe convoy four miles.
• 2. That at the four miles end, they shall lay down their Armes, which shall be delivered to such as his Lordship, or the Superior there shall appoint.

• 3. That when they have laid down their Arms as aforesaid they shall enter into an en∣gagement, not any more to take up armes a∣gainst the Parliament of England.
• 4. That upon performance of the particu∣lars aforesaid, they shall have Protection to live peaceably at home, and enjoy what is their own; And some Officers have liberty to travel beyond Sea.
• 5. That the Inhabitants of the town shall have liberty to dispose of their own Estates.

General Preston being Governour of this place, returned answer, That it was the first Summons & conditions that ever he rec••ived from any assailant, and although he we•••• be∣sieged, he is an old souldier, and could not ac∣cept of conditions unsought for.

Unto this the Lord Deputy sent a re∣ply, letting him understand, that if he remain∣ed obstinate, the business would shortly be in another way desided betwixt them; and he doubts not, but God will continue the own∣ing of his own cause, and be avenged on such an idolatrous Rebel, having nothing whereof to boast but (Devil-like) his long continuance in sinne.

The Inhabitants of South-wales, consider∣ing with themselves the happy peace and freedom, they enjoy under the present Go∣vernment, and the present dangers, by reason of discontented and disaffected persons, have joyntly set forth a Declaration, which follow∣eth, Hic Verbis.

That the singular clemency and favour ex∣tended by you to our long seduced Country, as wel in clearing the Inhabitants therof from the guilt wherein they had involved them∣selves, with Offenders of a deeper stain, and interpreting all their failings, as the effects of fear and self-preservation, as in man fasting your care and goodness for the eternal Wel∣fare of a people whose ways had lately been in opposition to your just proceedings, is an a∣bundant refreshment to our hearts, and an am∣ple Testimony to the world, That the spirit of him who prayed, and laid down his life for his enemies, is your great Counsellor, in the high and weighty affairs you mannage for the Common-wealth: And that the inesti∣mable benefit which we do, and our posteri∣ty in after ages shall reap, by that Act for pro∣pagating

the Gospel, is an indelible engage∣ment upon us to to bless God, that inclined our hearts to grant the same: And we trust it will appear to your eternal honor, that the preaching of the Gospel, is not the least and most inconsiderable means, to secure and e∣stablish your present Government.

Now for these so large and acceptable fa∣vors, so far beyond our merit or expectation, proceeding from the Load through your pi∣ety and prudence; The only return we are enabled to make, is, our most humble and thankful acknowledgements thereof, with our cordial profession of all our future loyal∣ty and integrety, by Gods assistance, to the utmost hazzard of out lives and fortunes, to the advance, and due execution of all servi∣ces, according to your honorable and just commands.

Letters from Holland verefie, that the P. of Orange gave the Magistrates of Amsterdam a visit. And sent them a Message to this effect, viz. That the General of the united Provin∣ces desired Audience in Common Councel; but was denyed.