Die Mercurii, 2 Martin 1641.
PRAYERS.
Grayes-inn Students.
THE humble Petition of the Ancients, Barristers,
and Students of Grayes-inn, was this Day read:
And
It was Resolved, upon the Question, that the Petitioners should be called in, to avow their Petition.
Which they did: And
It is Ordered, That it should be referred to the Committee appointed for the former Graies Inn Petition:
Which Committee is appointed to meet To-morrow, at
Eight of Clock.
St. Leonard, Shortditch, Lecturer.
The humble Petition of some of the Inhabitants of
St. Leonard, Shortditch, complaining of their Minister,
and Articles annexed unto it, were read.
And the Petitioners were called in; and did avow their
Petition; and said, That some of the Articles they knew
themselves; and that they had sufficient Proof to make
good the rest of the Articles: And
It is Ordered, That the Petition and the Articles be
referred to the Committee of the scandalous Ministers.
And it is farther Ordered, That Mr. Ger. Smyth, an
orthodox Divine, be recommended to the Parish of St.
Leonard's, to be their Lecturer; the Parishioners maintaining him: And Mr. Squire, and his Curate, are hereby
required to permit him the free Use of the Pulpit, to
exercise his Ministry every Sunday in the Afternoon.
London Petition.
The humble Petition of some of the Subscribers to the
Petition, in the Name of the Citizens of London, concerning the Militia, was read.
And some of the Petitioners that subscribed it were
called in, to avow the Petition: And Mr. Speaker told
them, "That the House does accept of your Petition in
good Part, and will take a Care to make a Difference
between those that were Actors and Contrivers of the
former Petition, and those that were drawn in to subscribe, without any evil Intention."
They withdrew.
And the House being informed, that they desired to
speak;
They were again called in; and did desire that their
Innocency and Humiliation, expressed in their Petition,
might be made known to the Lords.
Clearing the impeached Members.
Mr. Serjeant Wilde, according to the Order Yesterday,
carried up to the Lords the Bill concerning the Clearing
of the Members of both Houses, impeached; and the
Message ordered Yesterday, concerning * * * *
Capuchins.
Mr. Holles brings this Answer from the French Ambassador, That the Capuchins being sent hither by Articles
of Treaty between the Two Crowns, he durst not of himself send them without Order from the King his Master,
or the King and Queen here: And said further, That
the Queen had left an express Command for their Stay
here; and that he would be ever ready to do any good
Office for this House, and to keep a good Correspondency
between the Two Crowns; and if this House pleased he
would undertake to keep them safe Prisoners at Somersett House; and that the Chapel there shall have the
Doors locked, and no Mass be said there.
Ordered, That Mr. Hollis do acquaint the French Ambassador, that this House doth accept of his Offer in
securing the Persons of the Capuchins, till this House
take further Order; and that the Doors be locked, and
made fast, at the Chapel at Somersett House; and that
no Mass be said there.
Hieth Petition.
The humble Petition of the Mayor, Jurats, and Inhabitants of Hieth, was read; and referred to the Committee for Dover Petition.
King's Answer concerning the Militia, &c.
The Lord Cramborne reports from the Committee appointed to wait on his Majesty with a Committee of the
Lords House, with the Answer of both Houses, concerning the Militia of the Kingdom, "That, after the Earl of
Warwicke had read the Petition, we stayed awhile; but
his Majesty said, He would give it in Writing: And this
Morning delivered us this Writing; the which Writing
did contain his Majesty's Answer to the Petition of both
Houses, concerning the Militia: Which was read.
I AM so much amazed at this Message, that I know not
what to answer: You speak of Jealousies and Fears: Lay
your Hands to your Hearts, and ask yourselves, Whether
I may not likewise be disturbed with Fears and Jealousies;
and, if so, I assure you this Message hath nothing lessened
them.
For the Militia, I thought so much of it before I sent
That Answer, and am so much assured that the Answer
is agreeable to what in Justice or Reason you can ask, or
I in Honour grant, that I shall not alter it in any Point.
For My Residence near you, I wish it might be so safe
and honourable, that I had no Cause to absent Myself
from Whitehall: Ask yourselves whether I have not.
For My Son, I shall take that Care of him which shall
justify Me to God as a Father, and to My Dominions as
a King.
To conclude, I assure you upon My Honour, that I
have no Thought but of Peace and Justice to My People,
which I shall by all fair Means seek to preserve and maintain; relying upon the Goodness and Providence of God
for the Preservation of Myself and Right.
Vindicating the impeached Members.
Mr. Serjeant Wilde reports, That he had delivered the
Bill for vindicating and clearing the Members of both
Houses, impeached: That likewise he had delivered the
Message concerning Mr. Attorney; and that the Lords
had appointed Friday next for his Trial; and desired
this House would be then ready to make good their
Impeachment.
King's Answer concerning the Militia.
A Message from the Lords, by Sir Edw. Leech and
Doctor Bennet.
That the Lords had sent them with a true Copy of his
Majesty' Answer to the humble Petition presented unto
him from both Houses, concerning the Militia.
The which was read; and was the same with that delivered from the Lord Cramborne.
Door locked.
That the Door be locked, and the Key brought up.
Exceptions to a Member's Speech.
Mr. Pleddall spoke many Things upon the Occasion
of this Message; to which divers Members took great
Exceptions.
Mr. Pleddall rose up; and, in his Place, did profess his
hearty Sorrow, that he should let fall any thing that should
seem to lay any Imputation upon the House; and did
seriously profess he had no Intention to lay the least Imputation upon this House; and did desire the Pardon of
the House.
Defence of the Kingdom.
Resolved, upon the Question, That the Kingdom be
forthwith put into a Posture of Defence, by Authority
of both Houses, in such a Way as is already agreed on
by both Houses of Parliament.
Resolved, upon the Question, That a Message be forthwith sent to the Lords, to desire the Lords to join with
this House in this Vote: And Mr. Martin is appointed
to go to the Lords with this Message.
Declaration of Parliament.
Resolved, upon the Question, That a Committee shall
be appointed to prepare a Declaration upon these Two
Heads, viz. To lay down the just Causes of the Fears
and Jealousies given to this House; and to clear this
House from any Jealousies conceived against it.
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee formerly appointed to prepare the Message that was Yesterday sent to his Majesty, concerning the Militia, to
prepare this Declaration; and that the Message this Day
sent from his Majesty be referred to this Committee.
Ordered, That Mr. Martin shall desire a Conference,
by a Committee of both Houses, concerning the Message
this Day sent from his Majesty; and that the Resolutions
this House hath taken thereupon, be delivered at this
Conference: And that Mr. Pym do manage this Conference.
Trial of Mr. Attorney.
Ordered, That Mr. Serjeant Wilde, Mr. Peard, Mr.
Prideaux, Mr. Browne, Mr. Hill, Mr. White, Sir H.
Vane, junior, and Sir Ph. Stapilton, do manage the Evidence at the Trial of Mr. Attorney, on Friday next.
Supply Bill.
Mr. Serjeant Wilde reports the Bill of Four hundred
thousand Pounds, with the Alterations, Amendments,
and Additions: The which Alterations, Additions, and
Amendments, were twice read.
2° Martii.
And the Question being put for the Recommitment;
It passed with the Negative.
Resolved, That this Bill shall be ingrossed, with the
several Additions and Amendments.
Conference.
Mr. Martin brings Answer, That the Lords will give
a present Meeting, as is desired.
Ordered, That it shall be referred to the same Committee, to consider of all Matters that may arise upon
this Message of his Majesty; and to declare their Opinions what is fit to be done thereupon.
Examining Murrey, &c.
Ordered, That Mr. Cromwell do go with this Message
to the Lords; to desire their Lordships to appoint the Committee of their House to meet this Afternoon at Five...
Clock, to take the Examination of Mr. Murrey and others.
Ship to be stayed.
Ordered, That the Ship put in at Feymouth, in the
County of Cornewall, which came out of France, and
bound for Ireland, be stayed; and the Goods therein
safely kept, and the Ship searched, and the Master, and
all others that came therein, be kept in safe Custody, till
this House give further Order.
Payment to Martyn.
Ordered, That upon Certificate from Sir Adam Loftus
Knight, Treasurer at Wars for Ireland, That the Sum
of Six hundred Pounds is paid unto him, by Mr. Martyn's
Direction, this House doth undertake to pay the said
Sum of Six hundred Pounds unto the said Mr. Martyn,
within Six Days after Sight of the said Certificate.
Lords Committee.
Mr. Cronwell reports, The Lords have appointed the
Committee to sit as is desired.
Conference.
A Message from the Lords, by Sir Edw. Leeche and
Dr. Bennett;
The Lords have agreed to these Votes sent up at this
last Conference; and that they have appointed the same
Committee that was formerly appointed for the King's
Message, to consider of this Message; and did desire
that the Committees may meet presently in the Painted
Chamber.
Answer returned by the same Messengers: That this
House has taken their Lordships Message into Consideration; and has resolved, That the same Committee shall
meet presently in the Painted Chamber, as is desired.
Answer.
Mr. Cromwell brings Answer * * * *
Militia.
The Ordinance concerning the Militia was read: And
It is Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee
formerly appointed to prepare the Ordinance, where Mr.
Pierrepoint has the Chair, to consider of it; and to bring
it in To-morrow Morning: And they are to meet Tomorrow at Eight of Clock, in the Court of Wards: And
Mr. Lisle and Mr. Reignolds are added to this Committee;
and are to acquaint the Committee with the Exceptions.
Receivers of Money for Ireland.
Ordered, That Alderman Warner and Alderman Andrewes be recommended to the City of London, to be
Commissioners to receive the Names and Sums of Money,
subscribed and brought in, upon the Propositions for Reducing of Ireland, in the Place of Mr. Alderman Garrett,
and the Chamberlain of London.
Message from Lords.
A Message from the Lords, by Sir Edw. Leeche and
Dr. Bennett;
That the Lords had conceived an Order, for the present Providing and Setting of Ships to Sea; which they
have sent to this House; and desire your Concurrence.
They likewise have Ordered, That the Committee of
their House, appointed to consider of a Declaration, and
the King's last Message, to sit To-morrow at Nine of the
Clock, in Merchant Taylors Hall, in London; and all of
their House that will come to have Voices; and likewise
to have Power to consider of any thing for the Safety of
England or Ireland, or for the Defence of either: And
that the Lords intend to adjourn their House till Friday
at Nine of the Clock.
Navy.
This Order sent from the Lords, concerning the Ships
was read; and assented unto, upon the Question.
Answer to Lords.
Answer returned by the same Messengers: That this
House does fully agree to the Order, concerning the Setting forth of Ships; and, as for the other Business, they
will send Answer by Messengers of their own.
Ordinance of Parliament.
Mr. Browne, Mr. Whistler, Mr. Lisle, Mr. Reynolds,
are appointed presently to withdraw, to consider of the
Ordinance of Parliament, and to bring it in.
Letter to Sheriffs.
Ordered, That Sir Wm. Brereton do prepare a Letter to
be sent to the Sheriffs of the several Counties respectively,
through which the Arms from Hull to Chester are to pass,
to be assistant in the safe Conducting of the said Arms.
Levant Company.
The humble Petition of the Levant Company was
read; And
It is Ordered, That this Petition be referred to the
Committee for the Customers.
Message to Lords.
Mr. Hollis is appointed to go to the Lords, to acquaint
their Lordships, That this House has resolved to meet
To-morrow Morning; and to desire, that their Lordships
would do the like.
Messenger recalled.
Ordered, That Mr. Strode do go and call back the
Messenger that went up last, to desire the Lords to sit
To-morrow.
Safety of the Kingdom.
Resolved, upon the Question, That the Committee of
this House appointed to meet with the Committee of the
Lords House, to consider of a Declaration, and the
King's last Message, do sit To-morrow, at Nine of the
Clock, at Merchant Taylors Hall, in London: And have
further Power to consider of any thing else, that concerns
the Peace and Safety of England and Ireland: And all
that will come are to have Voices at that Committee.
Committees.
Resolved, upon the Question, That the Committee of
formerly appointed to sit at Grocers Hall and Merchant
Taylors Hall, in London, shall be revived; to sit at Merchant Taylors Hall, in London, To-morrow at Nine of
the Clock with the like Power as formerly.
Ordered, That the Committee appointed to consider
of the Londoners Petition, do sit To-morrow, at Nine of
the Clock, in Merchant Taylors Hall.
Mr. Strode is to go with this Message; to desire the
Lords to appoint their Two Committees concerning these
Matters, to sit at the same Time.
Ordered, That the Committee appointed to draw a
Bill concerning the Irish Propositions do meet To-morrow, at Nine . . . Clock, at Merchant Taylors Hall.
Examining Murrey, &c.
Resolved, upon the Question, That the Committee appointed for the Examination of Mr. Murrey and others,
may have Power to go on with the Examinations: And,
that the Committee appointed to prepare an Answer to
his Majesty's Reply, concerning Licences granted, in his
Majesty's Name, to Persons to pass into Ireland, may
have Power to sit To-morrow, at Nine of the Clock, in
Merchant Taylors Hall.
Militia.
Mr. Reynolds reports the Ordinance, concerning the
Militia: And
It is Resolved, upon the Question, That this House doth
assent to this Ordinance; and doth order, that the Lords
be desired to join with this House in this Ordinance.
Sir Walter Erle carried up the Ordinance accordingly.
Innovations.
Mr. Salloway, Sir Wm. Masham, Sir Rob. Harley, Mr.
Skinner, Mr. Cromwell, Mr. Ashton, Mr. Martyn, are
added to the Committee for Innovations.
Militia.
Sir Walter Erle doth report from the Lords that they
have agreed to the Ordinance, concerning the Militia.
Marquis of Argile's Commission.
Resolved, upon the Question, That these Words "in
the same Manner the rest of the said Ten thousand Men
are to be by the Articles of the Treaty," to be added to the
Amendment of the Lords in the Thirteenth Line of the
Ninth Folio of the Marquis of Argile's Commission.
King's Answer concerning the Militia, &c.
I am so much amazed at this Message, that I know
not what to answer: You speak of Jealousies and Fears:
Lay your Hands to your Hearts, and ask yourselves,
whether I may not likewise be distracted with Fears and
Jealousies; and if so, I assure you, this Message hath
nothing lessened them.
For the Militia, I thought so much of it, before I sent
that Answer; and am so much assured, that the Answer is
agreeable to what, in Justice or Reason, you can ask, or
I, in Honour, grant, that I shall not alter it, in any Point.
For my Residence near you, I wish it might be so safe
and honourable, that I had no Cause to absent myself
from Whitehall: Ask yourselves whether I have not.
For my Son, I shall take that Care of him, which
shall justify Me to God, as a Father; and to My Dominions, as a King.
To conclude, I assure you, upon my Honour, that
I have no Thought but of Peace, and Justice to my People, which I shall, by all fair Means, seek to preserve
and maintain; relying upon the Goodness and Providence
of God, for the Preservation of Myself and Rights.
Copia vera. Jo. Browne, Cler' Parl'
Navy.
The Lords and Commons in this present Parliament
assembled, having received Advertisement of extraordinary. Preparations made by the neighbouring Princes,
both by Land and Sea; the Intentions whereof have
been so represented, as to raise an Apprehension in both
Houses, that the publick Honour, Peace, and Safety of
his Majesty, and his Kingdom, cannot be secured unless
a timely Course be taken for the Putting of this Kingdom into a Condition of Defence, at Sea as well as Land;
it is therefore Ordered, by the Lords and Commons aforesaid, That the Earl of Northumberland, Lord High Admiral of England, do forthwith give effectual Direction
and Order, that all and every the Ships belonging to his
Majesty's Navy, which are fit for Service, and not already abroad, nor designed for this Summer's Fleet, be,
with all Speed rigged, and put in such a Readiness, as
that they may soon be fitted for the Sea; and that his
Lordship do also make known unto all the Masters and
Owners of such Ships, as now are in or about any the
Harbours of this Kingdom, and may be of use for the
publick Defence thereof, that it will be an acceptable
Service to the King and Parliament, if they likewise will
cause their Ships to be rigged, and so far put in a Readiness, as they may be, at a short Warning, set forth to
Sea upon any emergent Occasion; which will be a means
of great Security to his Majesty and his Dominions.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth assent to this Order.
Adjournment.
Resolved, upon the Question, That the House shall be
adjourned till Friday Morning next, at Nine of Clock.
The House doth adjourn itself till Friday Morning
next, at Nine of Clock.