Die Sabbati, 7 Aug. 1641.
PRAYERS.
Wales Court of Marches.
1a
vice lecta est Billa,
AN Act for the Repeal of One Branch of
the Statute of 34 H. VIII. Cap. 26;
and for the Taking away of the Court commonly called
the Court of the Marches of Wales, held before the Lord
President and Council there.
Message from Lords.
A Message from the Lords, by J. Foster and
J. Mallett;
That the Lords do agree with this House, in the Disbanding of the Troops of Horse of the King's Army:
And have likewise sent down a Bill, intituled, An Act
for Assuring of Durham-house, and certain Stables, Part
of the Possessions of the Bishop of Durham, situate in
the Parish of St. Martin's in the Fields, in the County
of Midd', unto the Right Honourable Philip Earl of
Pembroke and Mountgommery, and his Heirs; and of
Two hundred Pounds per annum to the Bishop, and his
Successors for ever, in lieu thereof.
Durhamhouse.
1a
vice lecta est Billa, An Act for Assuring of Durhamhouse, and certain Stables, Part of the Possessions of the
Bishop of Durham, situate in the Parish of St. Martin's in
the Fields, in the County of Midd', unto the Right Honourable Philip Earl of Pembroke and Mountgommery, and
his Heirs; and of Two hundred Pounds per annum to the
said Bishop, and his Successors for ever, in lieu thereof.
Disbanding the Army.
Ordered, That a Message be sent by Sir Ph. Stapleton,
to desire the Lords, in the Name of both Houses, to petition his Majesty for speedy Disbanding of the Horse of
.....; and likewise to desire the Lords to move his
Majesty; that a Proclamation may issue forth, that none
of those Troops shall travel above Six in a Company,
after they are disbanded, under Penalty of being proceeded with as Disturbers of the publick Peace: And
that the Sheriff and Justices of Peace of the several
Counties, through which they pass, shall be commanded,
by the Proclamation, to [take] especial Care, that the
general Peace be not disturbed; and that the Soldiers
lie not [above a Night in......:] And likewise to move
the Lords, to write a Letter to the Lord General for the
speedy Disbanding of the Horse; as this House intends
to do, upon the Signification of his Majesty's Pleasure
therein.
Sir Philip Stapleton, Lord Falkland, Mr. Hide, Mr.
Hollis, Mr. Hampden, are to draw a Letter to the Lord
General, concerning the Disbanding of the Troops of
Horse, upon the Heads here moved.
Advance by Dawes' Creditors.
Ordered, That the Monies which the Creditors of Sir
Tho. Dawes are by Agreement to advance, for the Service of the Commonwealth, shall be by them forthwith
paid into the Hands of the Earl of Warwick; and that
Acquittances under the Earl of Warwick's Hands, shall
be a sufficient Discharge to the said Creditors, for the
Payment of the said Monies.
Beverley's Petition.
The humble Petition of James Beverley Esquire was
read: And he was called in; and did avow the Petition,
and every Particular in it.
And it was thereupon Resolved, upon the Question,
That Sir Wm. Bryers Knight be forthwith sent for, as a
Delinquent, by the Serjeant at Arms attending on this
House, to answer the Misdemeanors objected in the said
Petition: And it is further Ordered, That the said Sir
Wm. Briers shall deliver the Rolls, Estreats, and other
Papers, that concern the Collection of the Poll-money, to
Mr. James Beverley, the other Commissioner.
Officers Pay.
A Letter from the Lord General was read: And
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee for the
King's Army, to consider whether there be Monies
enough, with Conveniency, that the Chief Officers may
be satisfied, according to the Desire expressed in the
Letter; and if there be, that they should be paid, notwithstanding the former Order.
Disbanding the Army.
Sir Philip Stapleton brings Answer, that the Lords
will join with this House, to petition his Majesty for disbanding the Horse: And do agree with this House in all
the other Particulars, expressed in that Message.
King's Journey to Scotland.
Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords, to
desire a Conference, by a Committee of both Houses,
so soon as it may stand with their Lordships Conveniency,
concerning the King's Journey.
Ditto.
.. Hollis, .. Stapleton, .. Falkland, .. Pym, .. Colpeper, .. Glyn, .. Hide, .. Hotham, .. Armyn, .. Rolle,
.. Hampden, .. Strode;
This Committee is to prepare Heads for a Conference
to be desired with the Lords, concerning his Majesty's
Journey into Scotland.
Disbanding the Army.
A Message from the Lords, by Sir Ro. Rich, and Sir
Edw. Leech;
Upon the Receipt of the Message, last sent to the
Lords, concerning the Disbanding the Horse, they have
sent some of their Members to his Majesty: And they
have sent his Majesty's gracious Answer in Writing, which
they commanded me to read: Which was as followeth:
7° Augusti 1641. His Majesty's Answer to both Houses
of Parliament:
"That his Majesty hath, ever since this Parliament,
taken the Advice of his Parliament concerning his Army;
therefore he gives his Consent concerning the Disbanding
of the Horse; and hath given Order, that his Attorney
shall issue out such a Proclamation as is desired:
"And his Majesty doth recommend to the Parliament
the Care of the Disbanding of the Horse; that the Soldiers may be repaid the Money which hath been taken
from them for their Arms; that so armed Men may not
disperse themselves to the Disturbance of the Kingdom;
and that the Arms may be restored to the Magazines, for
the Defence of the King and Kingdom."
Purveyance.
1a
vice lecta est Billa, An Act for the taking away all
Purveyance.
Disbanding the Army.
A Letter, prepared by a Committee appointed to that
Purpose, to be sent to the Lord General, concerning the
Disbanding the Horse, was read; and assented unto; and
ordered to be fair written; and to be signed by Mr.
Speaker.
Custos Regni.
A Message from the Lords, by Baron Henden and
J. Mallett;
The Lords desire a free Conference, by a Committee
of both Houses, concerning a Custos Regni, and That
presently, in the Painted Chamber, if it may stand with
the Conveniency of this House.
Answer returned, by the same Messengers; that this
House has taken their Lordships Message into Consideration; and will give a present Meeting as is desired.
.. Selden, .. Solicitor, .. Glyn, .. Pierrepont, ..
Maynard, .. Hide, .. Martin, are appointed Managers,
and Reporters, of this free Conference.
King's Journey to Scotland.
Mr. Strode was sent up with a Message to the Lords,
to desire a Conference, by a Committee of both Houses,
so soon as may stand with their Lordships Conveniency,
concerning his Majesty's Journey into Scotland.
Money due from Scots to the Counties.
Ordered, That Sir Wm. Widdrington go up to the
Lords with this Message;
To desire a Conference with their Lordships, by a
Committee of both Houses, concerning securing the
Monies due from the Scotts to the Counties, over and
above the Monies already ascertained.
Answer from Lords.
Mr. Strode brings Answer; that the Lords are now in
Dispatch of Businesses of great Importance, and will
speedily send Answer by Messengers of their own.
King's Journey to Scotland.
Mr. Hollis reports from the Committee, appointed to
prepare Heads of a Conference to be desired with the
Lords, concerning his Majesty's Journey into Scotland,
the Reasons for this House to desire the Lords to join
with this House, in petitioning his Majesty to stay his
Journey for yet Fourteen Days longer: The Reasons
were read; and it was
Resolved, upon the Question, That these Reasons, thus
read, shall be the Heads and Subject of the Conference
desired with the Lords, concerning his Majesty's Journey
into Scotland: And the Committee appointed to prepare
Reasons for this Conference are appointed Managers
thereof.
Money due to Durham.
A Paper was read, dated the 5° Aug. 1641, signed by
the Hands of Sir Jo. Conyers, Sir Wm. Darcy; reciting,
that the County of Durham is contented to forbear all
such Monies, as shall be due upon Account, and to take
the Parliament's Payment in November: And the same
Paper was testified, under the Earl of Bristoll's Hand,
to be shewed to the Scottish Commissioners; and that it
was approved of by them.
King's Journey to Scotland.
A Message from the Lords, by J. Foster and J. Heath;
The Lords are ready for a Conference, presently,
in the Painted Chamber, as was desired, upon the
last Message, concerning his Majesty's Journey into
Scotland, if it may stand with the Conveniency of this
House.
Treaty with Scotland.
They have likewise sent a Bill, intituled, An Act for
the Confirmation of the Treaty of Pacification between
the Two Kingdoms of England and Scotland.
Answer returned by the same Messengers;
This House is resolved to give a present Meeting.
House to sit.
Ordered, That the House shall sit this Afternoon, at
Three of Clock.
Mr. Hampden went up to the Lords, to acquaint their
Lordships, that this House is resolved to sit this Afternoon;
and to desire their Lordships, that they would be pleased
to do the like, if it may stand with their Conveniency.
Tonage and Poundage.
Ordered, That the Bill of Tonage and Poundage shall
be read this Afternoon, at Four of Clock: And Mr.
Speaker is to put the House in mind of this Order.
Lords to sit.
Mr. Hampden brings Answer, that the Lords will sit,
as is desired, at Three of Clock.
Post Meridiem.
Hertford Writ.
ORDERED, That Mr. Speaker shall issue forth
his Warrant to the Clerk of the Crown in Chancery, for
a new Writ, for electing of a Knight to serve for the
County of Herts, in the Room and Stead of Mr. Capell,
who was formerly returned to serve as a Knight for that
County, and is since called up to the House of Peers.
Poll-money.
Ordered, That the Commissioners for the Head Ports
shall take Care of Collecting of all the Monies, payable
within the several Members of those Head Ports, to which
Members no Commissions are directed by the Act of the
speedy Provision of Monies.
Foreland Light-houses.
1a
vice lecta est Billa, An Act concerning Light-houses
erected at the North and South Forelands, in the County
of Kent.
Upon the Question, whether this Bill should be rejected:
The House was divided.
And after long Debate, which Side should go out,
The Yeas went forth.
| Sir Wm. Lewis, |
Tellers for the Yea. |
| Sir H. Anderson, |
| Lord Wenman, |
Tellers for the Noe. |
| Mr. Hollis, |
With the Yeas that went forth, 69.
With the Noes, that staid in, 109.
Resolved, upon the Question, That this Bill concerning
the Light-houses erected at the North and South Forelands, in the County of Kent, shall be retained.
Disbanding the Army.
Resolved, upon the Question, That the Horse-troops
of the King's Army shall be forthwith disbanded.
Tonage and Poundage.
2da vice lecta est Billa, A Subsidy, granted to the King,
of Tonage and Poundage, and other Sums upon Merchandize exported or imported; and, upon Question,
committed to Committee of the whole House: And are
to meet upon this Bill upon Monday Morning next, after
the Articles against Mr. Piercy and Mr. Jermyn shall be
taken into Consideration.
King's Journey to Scotland.
Mr. Goodwyn to go to the Lords with this Message;
To desire their Lordships to hasten an Answer to the
Conference this Day had, concerning his Majesty's Journey to Scotland, in regard Time will admit of no Delay,
his Majesty intending to go on Monday.
Durham-house.
2da vice lecta est Billa, An Act for Settling of the
Mansion House, called Durham-house, to the Right
Honourable the Earl of Pembroke, and his Heirs; and
for the Settling the Annuity of Two hundred Pounds
per Annum upon the Bishop of Durham, and his Successors for ever, in lieu thereof.
The Question being first put for the Commitment:
And passing with the Negative;
The Question was put for the Reading the Third time;
Which went with the Affirmative.
3a
vice lecta est Billa prædicta; and, upon Question,
passed.
Message to attend the King.
The Gentleman Usher of the Lords House came down,
and acquainted this House, that his Majesty was in the
Lords House, and commanded the Speaker and the
House of Commons to come up to him.
Message to Lords.
Resolved, upon the Question, That Mr. Hollis shall
go up to the Lords with Message * * * *.
House to sit on Sunday.
Resolved, upon the Question, That the House shall sit
To-morrow Morning at Eight of Clock:
Mr. Strode went up to the Lords, to acquaint their
Lordships, that this House is resolved to sit To-morrow
at Eight of Clock, and desire their Lordships to do the
like, if it may stand with their Conveniency.
House to attend Church.
Ordered, That the House shall meet To-morrow
Morning at Six of Clock, at St. Margarett's Church, to
hear Prayers and a Sermon: And that Mr. Venn take
Order to give Mr. Calamyn Notice, that the House desires him to preach then: And the Burgesses that serve
for the City of Westminster are desired to take care, that
the Church may be kept free for the Parliament-men.
Members to attend.
Ordered, That all the Members of the House, in regard
of the great and weighty Affairs that import the Safety of
the Kingdom, do repair hither, to attend the Service of
the Commonwealth, with all possible Speed, upon Pain of
incurring the Displeasure of this House for their Neglect.
Ordered, That the Knights of the several Counties,
and Burgesses and Barons of the several Boroughs and
Cinque Ports, shall send Copies of this Order to the
Sheriffs of the several Counties, to the end it may be
published with Care and Speed.
Call of the House.
Ordered, That on Wednesday come Sevennight peremptorily the House shall be called.
Remonstrances.
Ordered, That the Committee last appointed for the
Remonstrances, do meet on Monday Morning next at
Seven of Clock: And that my Lord Falkland be added
to that Committee.
Lords to sit on Sunday.
Mr. Strode brings Answer, that the Lords will sit Tomorrow at Eight of Clock, as is desired.
Answer from Lords.
Mr. Hollis brings Answer, That the Lords will send
Answer * * * *
King's Journey to Scotland.
A Message from the Lords, by Serjeant Whittfield
and Serjeant Glanvile;
The Lords do desire a present and free Conference,
in the Painted Chamber, by a Committee of both Houses,
if it may stand with the Conveniency of this House, concerning his Majesty's Journey into Scotland.
Ordered, That the Members shall return after the
Conference ended.
Answer returned by the same Messengers;
This House has taken their Lordships Message into
Consideration; and is resolved to give a present Meeting,
as is desired.
The Committee appointed to prepare Heads for a
Conference, concerning his Majesty's Journey, is likewise appointed to manage this Conference.
Mr. Hollis reports-
Lord Say - they had taken into Consideration
the Desire of this House, that the Lords would join
with this House to petition his Majesty, to be pleased
to stay yet Fourteen Days: They apprehend the Reasons that this Desire is grounded upon; and will join
with this House to petition his Majesty to stay Fourteen
Days, if it may stand with the Engagement he has made
to that Kingdom; howsoever, that he may stay till Tuesday Night Six of Clock, which they are sure will stand
with his Engagement; but they conclude nothing in this
Matter, till they had first heard from this House.
Resolved, upon the Question, That this House shall
insist upon their former Desire for his Majesty's Stay of
Fourteen Days.
Sir Jo. Hotham went up to the Lords, to desire a free
Conference, by a Committee of both Houses, so soon as
may stand with their Lordships Conveniency, concerning
the Matter of the last free Conference.
Sir Jo. Hotham brings Answer, that their Lordships
will give a present Meeting, as is desired.
Mr. Hollis, Lord Falkland, are appointed to manage
this Conference.
Reasons for sitting on Lord's Day.
Moved by Mr. Speaker, that the Reasons of the House's
sitting upon the Lord's Day, may be prepared by some
small Committee, and entered in the Clerk's Book.
Members excepted from Attendance.
Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Porter, Sir Wm. Uvedale, Mr.
Lucas, Sir Tho. Roe, Sir Jo. Fenwick, Sir Arth. Ingram:
It was moved, that these Gentlemen might not be
comprehended within the General Order, for the Members being here with all possible Speed.
Message to Lords.
It was moved, that a Message might be sent to the
Lords, to desire their Lordships to join with this House,
to move his Majesty, that * * * *