Die Lunæ, 9 Maii, 1642.
PRAYERS.
Grant to Foxley.
RESOLVED, upon the Question, That, out of the
Monies collected of the Members that come late to
Prayers, Twenty Pounds shall be bestowed upon Mr.
Foxley, a distressed Minister.
Letter from Hull, &c.
A Letter from Sir Christ. Wray and Mr. Hatcher, of
the Sixth of May 1642, from Hull, concerning the
Pinnace that lay in the Mouth of this River, who since
conveyed Sir Lewis Dive into Holland, is returned to the
Road of Scarborough. They likewise sent an Information,
inclosed, of Words spoken by one Hyliard, that Nine of
the Judges had given their Opinion, that the Fact of Sir
Jo. Hotham's at Hull is Treason. They likewise informed, that Sydney Constable, who was summoned by
an Order of this House, had received a Command,
under his Majesty's own Hand, not to come.
Ordered, That this Letter from Sir Christ. Wray and
Mr. Hatcher, and the Information inclosed, shall be sent
up to the Lords by Mr. Strode;... is to acquaint the
Lords, that this House is very sensible of the Breach of
the Privilege of Parliament mentioned in the Letter; and
have referred it to the Committee of this House, appointed to meet with the Committee of the Lords, to
prepare an Answer to his Majesty's last Message, to
think of some Way for the Vindication of this Privilege:
And are of Opinion, that the said Hiliard, mentioned in
the Letter, be forthwith summoned to attend.
Sir L. Dive.
Resolved, upon the Question, That Sir Jo. Strangewayes
shall be injoined to bring in Sir Lewis Dive within a
Month, according to his former Engagement.
Delinquents Bail.
Ordered, That no Member of this House, nor of the
Lords, shall hereafter be accepted of as Bail for any
Delinquent to this House.
Lord Grandeson's Troop.
That this House doth declare, That they will not pay
the Lord Grandeson's Troop, unless Captain St. Johns
have the Command of it;
Upon the Proposal of this Question;
| The House was divided: |
| The Yeas went forth. |
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| Sir Edw. Alford, |
Tellers for the Noe, 53. |
| Mr. Godolphin, |
| Sir Christ. Yelverton, |
Tellers for the Yea, 122. |
| Mr. Arth. Goodwyn, |
Resolved, upon the Question, That this House doth
declare, That they will not pay the Lord Grandezan's
Troop, unless Captain John St. Johns have the Command
of it.
Resolved, upon the Question, That these Words, "as
Captain," shall be added to the former Order.
Deputy Lieutenant.
Resolved, upon ..., That this House doth approve
of Mr. Denzell Holles to be Deputy-lieutenant of the
County of Wiltes.
Distressed Ministers, &c.
Ordered, That the Sum of Two hundred Pounds shall
be allowed out of the Monies that come in upon the Act
of Contribution, for the Relief of such poor distressed Ministers, and other English, in the Town of Bandenbrigg,
that have yet had no Relief: And it is referred to the
Committee for Contributions to issue out these Monies.
Ordnance, &c. for Munster.
Ordered, That the Lords be desired to join with this
House in an Order to the Officers of the Ordnance, That
Four Field-pieces of the Port of Four Pound Bullet,
with Carriages, and other Tackle necessary, be forthwith delivered out of his Majesty's Stores, to be sent over
to the Lord President of Munster, for the Service of that
Province.
Mr. Martin went up with this Message.
Conference.
He was likewise appointed to desire a Conference
concerning the Magazine at Monmouth, &c.
Officers Pay.
Ordered, That the personal Entertainment of the Commanders and Officers that have petitioned this House, and
whose Accounts are certified, shall be forthwith paid out
of the Poll-money: And Mr. Wheeler is desired to take
Order for the Payment of the said Monies speedily.
Waggon-money.
Ordered, That it be referred to the former Committee,
to consider what Engagement this House hath made for
the Payment of the Waggon-money to the Captains and
Officers; and to consider of the State of the Business;
and to report it To-morrow Morning.
Sir Jo. Merrick, Mr. Cage, and Mr. Wheeler, are
added to this Committee.
Answer from Lords.
Mr. Strode brings Answer, That the Lords do agree,
that they will send for Hiliard: And they will take some
Course, that their Orders may be better observed
hereafter.
Examination of Wayle.
There was an Examination brought into the House of
one Edward Wayle, who endeavoured to pass to Lisborne
by a counterfeit Pass, was read; and the Examination,
together with some Letters taken about him, were referred to the Committee for Informations.
Irish Affairs.
A Letter from Mr. Thomson at Edenborough to Mr.
Johnston here at London, concerning Three thousand Foot
of the Scotts, and Two hundred Horse, arrived in Ireland,
and now in actual Service; and likewise a Copy of a Letter
from Sir Phelim Oneile to the Lord Montroe; was read.
Answer from Lords.
Mr. Marten brings Answer, That the Lords do agree
with this House, about the Sending of the Four Fieldpieces to Munster: They likewise agree to a present
Conference, by Committees of both Houses, concerning
the Magazine at Monmouth; and other Heads, formerly
ordered.
Transporting a Horse.
Resolved, upon the Question, That Sir Peter Wych
shall have a Warrant under Mr. Speaker's Hand, for the
Transporting of One Horse into France.
Conference.
The House accordingly went up to this Conference.
Assembly of Divines.
1a
vice lecta est Billa, An Act for calling an Assembly
of godly and learned Divines, to be consulted with by the
Parliament, for the Settling of the Government and
Liturgy of the Church.
2da vice lecta est Billa pradicta; and, upon Question
committed unto a Committee of the whole House: And
they are to meet upon it on Wednesday in the Afternoon,
at Two of Clock.
Evil Counsellors.
Resolved, That Monday next shall be appointed for the
House to nominate evil Counsellors, and the malignant
Party.
Message to Lords.
Mr. Holles is appointed to acquaint the Lords, That
this House hath appointed Monday next, to nominate the
evil Counsellors: And to desire them, that they would
take Order, that the Militia might be put in Execution
in the mean time.
He is likewise to desire, That the Lords would hasten
the Declaration, concerning the Evils, and the Remedies;
and the Commission for the additional Forces by Sea;
and to acquaint them, that the House intends to meet
To-morrow at Eight, and to adjourn at Ten; to the end
that such as would, might see the Militia of the City of
London exercised.
He is likewise to acquaint the Lords, That this House
does approve of Sir Ed. Loftus to be Deputy Lieutenant
of the County of Yorke; and of himself, to be Deputy
Lieutenant of the County of Wiltes.
Time of Meeting, &c.
Ordered, That the House shall meet To-morrow at
Eight; and adjourn at Ten; to the end, that such as please
may see the Militia of the City of London exercised.
Correspondence with Scotland.
An Answer of the Council of Scotland to the King and
Parliament, concerning the Differences between the King
and his Parliament; dated at Edinburgh the Two-andtwentieth Day of April 1642; was this Day read.
And it was informed, that the Council in Scotland had
commanded the Lord Lowdon to come to his Majesty with
this Answer; and some other Instructions; and that, if
his Majesty commanded him, he should come farther: His
Majesty was pleased to command him to come no farther.
That the Lord Lowdon sent this Answer to the Commissioners here; and that they received it from them.
Declaration.
Ordered, That the Committee for the Declaration do
meet this Afternoon, at Four... Clock, in the Court of
Wards: And that they bring in the same on Wednesday
Morning next.
Charge against Strode, &c.
Ordered, That the Charge against Sir Geo. Strode and
Mr. Spencer shall be read, and carried up to the Lords
To-morrow.
Correspondence with Scotland.
Ordered, That a Conference be desired with the Lords:
And at That Conference this Paper, now received from
the Scotts, be communicated unto them: And that they be
acquainted, what Sense this House has of the Testimony
the Scotts have given of their Affections to the King and
Parliament; and have thought fit to return them Thanks,
for their good Concurrence with this House, in desiring
his Majesty to return to his Parliament: And that they
intend to send unto them a Declaration, at large, of all the
Passages between the King's Majesty and them; and to
desire from them such Particulars as they have received
from his Majesty, as concern the Passages of this
Parliament.
Depositions to be printed.
Ordered, That Mr. Perepointe shall, To-morrow, acquaint the House, what he has done in collecting such
Depositions as the House thinks fit to be printed.
Orders of the Day.
Ordered, That Mr. Speaker shall, every Morning,
presently after Prayers, before any other Business be
moved, acquaint the House with the Orders of the Day.
Book of Rates.
Ordered, That the Sub-committee for the Orders to
be printed with the Book of Rates, where Mr. Glyn has
the Chair, shall meet on Wednesday next, at Two ..
Clock, in the Star-chamber; and shall bring in the said
Orders to this House immediately, without reporting to
the Grand Committee on Saturday Morning next.
Bristoll Contribution.
The humble Petition of the Mayor and Aldermen of
the City .. Bristoll was read: And
Ordered, That the Collectors and Receivers of the
Contribution-money for Ireland, within the City of
Bristoll, do detain such Monies in their Hands, as are
gathered upon that Act: And that John Locke Mayor of
Bristoll, Jo. Gunninge Alderman, Jo. Tomlinson, Andrew
Charleton, Rich. Holworth, Zekiel Wallis, Aldermen, and
Rich. Aldworth, Merchant, shall be authorized to dispose
of and distribute the said Monies so collected, to such
distressed Protestants as are fled out of Ireland to that
City; and to take a Note of the several Names of such
Persons, to whom they distribute the same; and what
Sums they do severally distribute: And that they make a
Certificate thereof to this House; as also of what Sums in
the Total they do collect, by virtue of the Act of Contribution. And this House, as there is further Cause, will
take care for Relief of those distressed Protestants there.
Answer from Lords.
Mr. Hollis brings Answer of the Message he carried
up to the Lords; That, as for all as concerns themselves,
they agree to it.