DIE Veneris, 4 die Junii.
PRAYERS, by Mr. Delmy.
Domini præsentes fuerunt:
Comes Manchester, Speaker.
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Comes Mulgrave.
Comes Pembrooke.
Comes Warwicke.
Comes Nottingham.
L. Viscount Hereford.
Comes Suffolke.
Comes Midd.
Comes Lyncolne.
Comes Denbigh.
Comes Sarum.
L. Viscount Say & Seale. |
Ds. Maynard.
Ds. North.
Ds. Hunsdon.
Ds. Willoughby.
Ds. Lawarr.
Ds. Howard. |
Morley's Right to the Parsonage of Wotton Courtney.
Ordered, That no Minister shall have Institution and
Induction to the Parsonage of Wotton Courtney, in Com.
Som'sett, to the Prejudice of John Morley Clerk, until
the Pleasure of this House be further signified concerning the said John Morley.
Message from the Assembly, that they are ready to make good their Charge against Hall.
A Message was brought from the Assembly of Divines, by Mr. Marshall, &c.
To let their Lordships know, that they are ready,
according to the Order of this House of the First of
June, to make good their Exceptions concerning Mr.
Hall:
Committee for this Business.
Herefor it is Ordered, That these Lords following
are appointed to hear the Proofs which the Assembly of
Divines shall produce concerning this Business, and to
take the Examinations on both Sides, and report the
same to this House:
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Comes Warwicke.
Comes Denbigh.
Comes Manchester.
Comes Lyncolne.
Comes Suffolke.
Comes Rutland. |
Comes Mulgrave.
Ds. North.
Ds. Maynard.
Ds. Willoughby.
Ds. Hunsdon. |
Any Three, to meet this Afternoon, and to adjourn themselves from Time to Time.
Letter from the Commissioners with the King.
The Speaker acquainted this House with a Letter
from the Commissioners at Holdenby with the King, with
a Paper inclosed; which were read. (Here enter them.)
Captain Titus was called in; and he made a Narrative of the Business in Effect the same as the Letter is.
King's Children to be brought to St. James's.
Ordered, That the Earl of Northumb. be sent to,
for to bring the King's Children now in the Country
to St. James'; and that a Letter be sent to this Purpose:
And the Concurrence of the House of Commons to be
desired herein.
Message to the H. C. to concur in it.
A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by
Sir Edw. Leech and Mr. Page:
To let them know, that, upon some Letters received
from the Commissioners at Holdenby, they have thought
fit to send a Letter to the Earl of Northumb. for bringing the King's Children to St. James', wherein their
Concurrence is desired.
Letter delivered by the King to Murray, at Newcastle, decyphered.
The Earl of Lyncolne acquainted the House, "That
the same Party that translated a former Letter of
Characters hath decyphered the Letter which the
King put into the Hand of Mungo Murray, at Newcastle:"
Which was read; and Ordered to be referred to
the former Committee, to call the Party before them,
and hear (fn. *) what Demonstration he can shew that it is
rightly decyphered; and that the said Person be recommended to the House of Commons, for a Reward for
his said Pains.
Message from the H. C. to sit P. M. Tomorrow, &c.;
A Message was brought from the House of Commons;
by Sir Wm. Lewis Knight, &c.; who brought divers
Particulars, wherein they desire their Lordships Concurrence.
2. To let their Lordships know, that the House of
Commons intend to sit this Afternoon, and To-morrow,
and on Monday; and they desire their Lordships would
please to sit likewise, if it may stand with their Lordships Conveniency.
Agreed to.
and with Ordinances.
An Ordinance for Continuance of the Custody of the
Great Seal in the Hands as it is now, for (fn. †) Fourteen Days
after the next Term; and for renewing the Commission
for hearing Causes. (Here enter it.)
Agreed to.
An Ordinance of Addition for giving Power to the
Committee for Ireland to issue Warrant for a Month's
Pay for Ireland. (Here enter it.)
Agreed to.
The Answer returned was:
Answer.
That this House agrees to the Ordinances now brought
up; and that this House will sit this Afternoon, Tomorrow, and Monday.
Commissioners of the Great Seal, and for hearing Causes in Chancery, continued.
Ordered, by the Lords and Commons assembled in
Parliament, That the Custody of the Great Seal of
England continue in the same Hands it now is in, till
[ (fn. ‡) Forty Days] after the End of the next Term.
Ordered, by the Lords and Commons assembled in
Parliament, That the Commission for hearing Causes in
Chancery be renewed, and continued till Forty Days after
the End of the next Term; and that the Commissioners
of the Great Seal do issue out and seal a Commission
under the Great Seal, for the same Term, accordingly.
Order for 300l. for Captain Playford.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons assembled
in Parliament, That the Sum of Three Hundred
Pounds be charged, in Course, with Interest for the
same, payable every Six Months, upon that Moiety of
the Receipts at Gouldsmiths Hall which is not engaged
for the last Two Hundred Thousand Pounds, and upon
the Remainder of those Receipts after that Security
is perfected, without Prejudice to the said Security;
and that the said Sum of Three Hundred Pounds and
Interest, as they shall grow due, be paid, upon Accompt, to Captain Samuell Playford, by the Treasurers
at Gouldsmiths Hall, to be accompted in Part of the
Arrears due unto him upon his Entertainment in the
Service of the Parliament; and that an Acquittance
under the Hand of the said Captain Samuell Playford,
or his Assignee, shall be a sufficient Warrant and Discharge to the said Treasurers, for the Payment of the
said Sum of Three Hundred Pounds and Interest accordingly."
Letter from the Commissioners with the King, that some of Sir T. Fairfax's Army had taken Possession of Holdenby House.
"For the Right Honourable the Earl of Manchester, Speaker of the House of Peers pro
Tempore. These.
"My Lord,
"Yesterday we got first uncertain Intelligence of
some Parties of Horse upon their March near Stonny
Stratford. Towards Night, other Reports came to
us, of an Intention to surprize the Place; whereupon Colonel Greaves doubled the Guards, by such
as he had most Confidence in. At length, a Scout
of our own brought Word of a Party of Horse rendezvousing upon Harleston Heath, not Two Miles off,
about Ten of the Clock at Night; and withal we
were secretly informed, that their Intentions were to
seize Colonel Greaves, and to possess themselves of
this House. Hereupon we began to prepare for Defence; but found, upon Advice with Colonel Greaves,
the Guards were so little to be relied upon, that we
thought it requisite he should withdraw himself, lest
he should be taken by Force from us; there being no
Means left us to secure ourselves: To which Necessity
he was contented to submit; and we purposely caused
it to be divulged that he was gone, hoping thereby
to divert the Horse from falling on us. But, about
One of the Clock, we had certain Knowledge of
their being drawn into the Park and Meadows adjoining, and that we were surrounded by them; which
caused us to send for all the Officers of our Guards,
who with One Consent declared to us, "That they
found no Disposition in their Soldiers to fight with
any of the General's Army, with whom they had so
often adventured themselves against the common
Enemy." While this Discourse held with them, it
passing Two of the Clock; about Break of Day,
we discovered a Party of Horse drawn up before the
Great Gates, whereupon we dismissed them to their
Charges; and immediately, at the Back Yard, where
our Horse and Dragoons stood, their Horse with
many of ours amongst them entered without any
Resistance at all, being quietly let in and embraced
by the Soldiers. We presently sent to speak with
their Chief Officer. It was answered, "There was
none that commanded." But soon after, Mr. Joyce,
Cornet to the General's Life-guard, came in to us;
and being demanded the Cause of their coming in
this Manner, he answered, "That they came, with
Authority from the Soldiery, to seize Colonel Greaves,
that he might be tried by a Council of War, for
having scandalized the Army; whereby also a Plot
(fn. *) which was contriving, to convey the King to London without Directions of the Parliament, would
be prevented." We desired he would put the same
into Writing: And he delivered us the inclosed accordingly, wherein you will not find Colonel Greaves
mentioned by Name, though intended.
"This is the Condition we are in, with much Sorrow to ourselves that we can give you no better Account, though our Endeavours have not been wanting.
"Our humble Suit is, That, by this Bearer Captain Tytus, you will please to send us speedy Directions; the Want whereof hath been no small Discouragement to us hitherto in a Service of this Length
and Importance. I remain,
Holdenby, 3 Junii, 1647.
"My Lord,
Your Lordship's humble Servant,
Edw. Mountague."
Declaration containing their Reasons for it.
"May it please the Honourable Commissioners of
Parliament,
"We, Soldiers now under his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairefax' Command, have, by the general Consent of the Soldiery, manifested our true Love to the
Parliament and Kingdom; by endeavouring to prevent a Second War, discovered by the Designments
of some Men privately to take away the King, to
the End He might side with that intended Army to
be raised; which, if effected, would be to the utter
Undoing of the Kingdom. We shall be able and
willing to bring our Testimony, when called for, who
were the Plotters and Contrivers therein, this being
the only Way and Means to prevent all those forementioned Dangers, that might unhappily have come
on us and this whole Kingdom, whose Weal we have
always endeavoured, with the Hazard of our Lives,
and the Blood of many of our dear Friends and Fellow Soldiers and Commoners: This being the only
Thing presented to us, which put us on our late
Action, for the Preservation of the King's Person, and
Furthering of the Parliament' Proceedings, together
with the Commissioners great Care to effect the same,
and to discharge the Trust imposed on them."
Post Meridiem.
E. Manchester, Speaker.
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E. Pembrooke.
E. Sarum.
E. Denbigh.
E. Lincolne.
E. Warwick.
E. Rutland.
E. Suff.
E. Midd.
L. Viscount Say & Seale.
E. Stamford. |
L. La Warr.
L. Willoughby.
L. Hunsdon.
L. Howard. |
Fulks and Usman, who seized L. Say's Gun, released.
Ordered, That Mr. John Fulkes and John Usman,
now in the Custody of the Gentleman Usher, shall have
their Liberty, until they shall be called on by this
House, upon the Desire of the Lord Say; they carrying themselves so, that there shall be no farther Cause
of Complaint against the said Parties.
Sir T. Hanson to compound for his Delinquency.
Ordered, That Sir Thomas Hanson is left to make
his Composition at Habberdash'rs Hall; and that the
Lord Willoughby may have that Allowance that hath
been made him out of the said Composition, if he shall
prove a Delinquent.
Morrice to enjoy the Vicarage of Kennelworth.
An Affidavit of William Morrice and Robert Bristoe
read, on the Behalf of the said Mr. Maurice.
Upon the Affidavit of Wm. Morris and Rob't Briscoe,
read this Day in the House; setting out, "That Obedience is not given to the Order of this House, of
the First of May last:"
It is Ordered, &c. That the said Order is hereby ratified and confirmed in all Points, the said House having
not received any Satisfaction at all why Obedience
should not be given unto the same: And thereupon it is
further Ordered, That the said Morrice shall have and
enjoy the quiet Possession of the Vicarage of Kennellworth, in the County of Warwicke, with all the Profits
and Rights thereunto belonging, until the House shall receive Satisfaction for his Removal from the said Vicarage,
for any Thing committed or done by him since his Institution and Induction, grounded upon the said Order
of this House; and herein Obedience is expected and
required, both from the Committee of that County,
and the Inhabitants of that Parish of Kennellworth, as
the contrary will be answered to this House.
Accompts from Haberdashers Hall to be brought in.
Ordered, &c. That the Committee of Accompts
shall forthwith return into this House the Accompts
lately sent in to them from the Committee of Habberdash'rs Hall, whereof this House hath present Occasion; and herein they may not fail.
The House was adjourned during Pleasure.
And being resumed;
Ordinance to sequester Collieries in the North, belonging to Delinquents.
The Ordinance touching the sequestering of several
Colliers, in the North of England, was read the Third
Time, and Ordered to be sent to the House of Commons.
Harvey, a Pass.
Ordered, That Thomas Harvey Esquire shall have
a Pass, into France, with One Servant.
Chandler to be kept in Custody.
John Chaundler was brought to the Bar.
And it was Ordered, That he be kept in Custody,
by the Gentleman Usher of this House, until the Pleasure of this House be farther signified.
Governors of Garrisons.
"Resolved, That Sir Thomas Fairefax shall be Governor of Hull.
"The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament
do allow of Colonel Richard Fortescue to be Governor of Penndennis Castle.
"The Lords and Commons do nominate and appoint
Colonel St. Albin to be Captain of The Mount.
"The Lords and Commons do nominate and appoint
Lieutenant Colonel George Kekewiche to (fn. *) be Governor
of St. Mawes.
"The Lords and Commons do nominate and appoint
Captain William Bewly to be Chief Officer of the
Forces appointed to keep Cockermouth Castle.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That Colonel Jones do continue Governor of Chester, and the
Castle there, till the Houses do take further Order.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
Colonel Ralph Welden do continue Governor of Plymouth Fort and Island.
"The Lords and Commons do approve of Major
Gibbons to (fn. *) be Governor of the Castle of Exon.
"The Lords and Commons do approve of Captain
John Gorges to command the Fort at Exmouth.
"The Lords and Commons do approve of Captain
William Scutt to be Governor of the Town of Poole.
"The Lords and Commons do nominate and appoint
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Coker to be Governor of
Weymouth and Melcombe Regis.
"The Lords and Commons do approve of Captain
Elias Bond to be Captain of Portland Castle.
"The Lords and Commons do appoint Captain John
Arthur to be Captain of Sandisfoote Castle.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
Brunksen Castle be under the Command of the Governor of Poole.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That Colonel General Poyntz, as he did formerly command
the Garrison of Yorke, so now he shall command
Clifford's Tower.
"The Lords and Commons do approve of Colonel
Mathew Bointon, to continue Governor of Scarrborrough Garrison.
"The Lords and Commons do approve of Sir Thomas
Fairefax Knight, General of the Parliament's Forces,
to continue Governor of Hull, and all the Forts and
Works.
"The Lords and Commons do approve of Colonel
Thomas Morgan to continue Governor of Gloucester.
"The Lords and Commons do approve of Captain
Boys to continue Governor of Dover Castle.
"The Lords and Commons do nominate and approve
of Lieutenant Colonel John Ashurst to be Governor of
Liverpoole.
"The Lords and Commons do nominate and appoint
Lieutenant Colonel Dodson to be Governor of Croyland.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
Colonel Thomas Hughes be continued Governor of
Chepstow Castle.
"The Lords and Commons do appoint Captain Thomas Polton to be Governor of Notting. Castle.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That Sir
Thomas Hoogan Knight be (fn. *) continued Governor of the
Garrison of Lyme.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
Captain Henry Stone be continued Governor of Stafford.
"The Lords and Commons do nominate and appoint
Colonel Thomas Bettisworth to be Lieutenant Governor of Portsmouth.
"The Lords and Commons do nominate and appoint
Lieutenant Colonel Perry to be Governor of the
Castle of Taunton.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
there shall be One Governor of the Fort and Castle
of Bristoll.
"Ordered, &c. That Colonel Charles Doyly be
Governor of the Fort and Castle at Bristoll.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That Colonel Mackworth be continued Governor of the Castle
of Shrewsbury.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
Captain William Morley be continued Governor of
Arundell Castle, in the County of Sussex.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
Colonel Hugh Price be continued Governor of Red
Castle.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
Colonel Thomas Glyn be continued Governor of Carmarthen.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
Colonel Carter be continued Governor of Conway
Castle.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
Colonel Mitton be continued Governor of Anglesey
and Beumaris.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
Captain John Poyer be continued Governor of Pembrooke.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
Colonel Rice Powell be continued Governor of Tenby.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
Colonel Edward Prichard be continued Governor of
the Town and Castle of Cardiff.
"Ordered, by the Lords and Commons, That
Colonel Whitchcott be continued Governor of the
Castle of Windsor.
"The Lords and Commons do appoint Colonel
Samuell Moore to be Governor of the Castle of Hereford.
"The Lords and Commons do nominate and appoint
Captain William Rowse to be Captain of The Dennis."
Adjourn.
Adjourn, 10a To-morrow.