Foure matters of high concernment: viz. I. Divers questions upon his Majesties last answer concerning the militia, resolved upon by both Houses of Parliament. II. The humble petition of both Houses of Parliament, to the Kings most Excellent Majesty. III. His Majesties answer to the last message aud [sic] resolution of both Houses of Parliament, concerning the militia and the prince. IIII. The resolution of both Houses of Parliament, March 2. With an order for the speedy rigging of the navy, for the defence of the kingdome.

Resolved upon the Question by both Houses of Parliament.

THat this answer of His Majesty is a denyall to the desires of both Houses of Parliament, concerning the Militia.

Resolved, &c. That those that advised His Majesty to give this answer, are Enemies to the State and mischievous Projectors a∣gainst the defence of the Kingdomes.

Resolved, &c. That this denyall is of that dangerous conse∣quence, that if his Majesty shall persist in it; It will hazard the peace and safety of all his Kingdomes, unlesse some speedy reme∣dy be applyed by the Wisedome and authority of both Houses of Parliament.

Resolved &c. That such parts of this Kingdom as have put themselves into a posture of defence against the common danger, hath done nothing but what is justifiable, and is approved by the House.

Resolved &c. That if his Majesty shall remove into any remote Parts from his Parliament, it will be a great hazared to the King∣dom; and a great prejudice to the proceedings of the Parlia∣ment.

Resolved &c. That these Houses holds it necessary, that his Ma∣iesty may be desired, That the Prince may come unto Saint Iames, or to some other convenient place neere about London, and there to continue.

Rosolved &c.

That the Lords be desired to joyn with this House in an hum∣ble

request unto his Maiesty; That he will be pleased to reside neer his Parliament, That both Houses may have a convenience of Accesse, unto him upon all occasions.

Kesolved &c. That the Lords be moved to joyn with this House in some fit course of examination, to find who were the persons that gave his Majesty this advice, that they may be removed from his Majesty: and brought to condigne punishment.

Resolved &c. That no Charter can be granted by the King, to create a power in any Corporation, over the Militia of that place without consent of Parliament.

Resolved &c. That the Lords shall be moved to joyn with this House in these Votes.

Kesolved &c. That the Lords shall be desired to appoynt a select Committee, that may joyne with a Committee of a proportiona∣ble number of this House; to consider, and prepare what is fit to be done upon these Votes, or upon any thing that may arise up∣on this answer of his Majesty concerning the Mil••ita, and con∣cerning the Prince.