Die Veneris, 18 Martii, 1641.
PRAYERS.
St. Giles', Cripplegate, Lecturer.
THE humble Petition of the Parishioners of St.
Giles', Cripplegate, London, desiring that Mr. John
Storer be recommended unto them, to be their Lecturer,
was this Day read: And
It is Ordered, That Mr. John Storer, an orthodox
Divine, desired by the Consent of the Parishioners to be
recommended to the said Parishioners, to be their
Lecturer the Sundays and Thursdays in the Afternoon;
they maintaining him at their own Charge; And that
the Vicar and Curate there be required to permit the
said Mr. Storer the Use of the Pulpit there; and to
preach o' Sundays and Thursdays in the Afternoon,
without Interruption.
Sandwich Lecturer.
The humble Petition of divers of the Parishioners of
the Port and Parish of Sandwich, &c. concerning the
Establishing of Mr. Bowles to be their Lecturer.
Ordered, That Mr. Nathaniel Bowles, a sound and
orthodox Minister, chosen by divers Parishioners, honest
religious Men, of St. Peter's Parish, in the Town and
Port of Sandwich, and of the other Parishes there (they
offering likewise to give him a competent Maintenance)
be recommended to the said Parishioners, and established
by this House: And that the Parson, Vicar, or Curate,
do, upon every Wednesday in the Forenoon, permit him
the free Use of the Pulpit, and suffer him to preach
without Interruption.
Members not to go out.
Ordered, That no Member shall go out without Leave
first asked.
Preparations at Elsinore.
Mr. Edwards, Deputy to the Company of the Merchants Adventurers here, called in; delivered a Letter
from one Mr. Cranmer, Deputy to the Company of
Merchant Adventurers at Rotterdam, dated 15to
Martii,
1641; and likewise a Copy of the Information of one
James Henley, taken at Rotterdam 14to
Martii, which
informs of Land Forces and Ships that were in readiness
at Elsinore; and, as the said Henley said he was told
by another, That the said Forces were designed for
Hull; and that he was offered Employment upon One
of those Ships.
Mr. Rich. Gaye was called in; and did affirm, That
the said Henley did acquaint him with the same Matter
and Circumstances contained in the Information: Henley
likewise informed this Gay, that the Party that informed
him was a Servant of the Lord Digbye.
Message to the King.
That the Lords be acquainted with these Informations; and that a Message be sent Post to his Majesty,
to acquaint him with these Informations; and to acquaint him what Countenance his Majesty's Absence
from his Parliament, in those Parts, gives to these
Informations.
Answer to the King.
That a Committee be appointed to prepare an
Answer to his Majesty's last Message.
Committee to reside with the King.
That Two Members of this House be appointed, and
that the Lords be desired to appoint One of their House,
that may reside about the King, to satisfy him in any
Misreports that may be raised.
Preparations at Elsinore.
Resolved, upon the Question, That the Lords shall
be acquainted with these Informations, concerning the
Preparations at Elsinore.
Mr. Edwards, Mr. Gay, and Mr. Russell, were called
in: And Mr. Speaker told them, "That the House
accepted well of this Service, in this careful Advertisement: That it deserves Thanks; and they give you
Thanks for it: and desire you to continue your Care in
being watchful for the Good of the Commonwealth,
They do intend to acquaint the Lords, and to desire
them to be here at Two of Clock" * * * *
"To write to your Correspondents beyond the Seas,
to take the best Course they can for the Inquiring out
of this Business; and to send timely Advice of as much
as they can learn out."
Mr. Pym, Mr. Hollis, Sir H. Vane junior, Sir Wm.
Lewis, Sir Jo. Evelyn, Sir Walth. Erle, Sir Gilbert Gerard,
Sir Ro. Coke, Mr. Glyn, Mr. Prideaux, Mr. Pierrepoint,
are presently to withdraw, to prepare Heads for a Conference to be desired with the Lords, upon the Informations this Day given concerning the Preparations at
Elsinore; and concerning a Message to be sent Post to
his Majesty, to acquaint him with these Informations;
and to acquaint his Majesty what Countenance his
Majesty's Absence from his Parliament in those Parts
gives to these and such like Informations; and to prepare an Answer to his Majesty's last Message: And
that an Express be sent to Hull, to require the Governor,
and other the Officers, to suffer no Forces to come in
there, without his Majesty's Authority, expressed by the
Consent of both Houses of Parliament; and to suppress
such Forces as shall endeavour * * * *
Apprehending Roche.
Ordered, That a Warrant issue under Mr. Speaker's
Hand, for the Apprehending of Mr. Roche, Son to the
Lord Roche.
Ordered, That the Lord Admiral be desired to give
Directions to the Officers of the Ports, that they be very
watchful that the said Mr. Roche do not pass at any
of the Ports.
London Petition.
The humble Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and the
rest of the Common Council of the City of London, was
this Day read; and ordered to be entered in the Journals
of this House, and to be printed: And that it be referred
to the Committee before named, to make what Use they
shall think fit of it.
The Petitioners were called in: And Mr. Speaker told
them, "That the House had read their Petition, and
received it with a great deal of Contentment and Approbation; being of that great Consequence, and full of
Expressions of so much Zeal and Affection to his
Majesty and the Kingdom, and of particular Respect to
this House: For which I am commanded to return you
the best and heartiest Thanks, in the Name of the whole
House, in the best Expressions that I am able; and
wished he had Words to express it: And, for those of the
City of London, that formerly subscribed that dangerous
Petition, complained of by you, and are desirous to
acknowledge their Errors; provided they were none of
the Contrivers of that Petition, nor had a malignant
Spirit in the advancing and Exhibiting thereof; this
House, according to your Desires, is willing to show
Favour unto them: And as you do express your Care
of the King, Kingdom, and this House, so they shall be
ready to give their best Endeavours to further those
Things that may concern the Good and Safety of the
City of London, and the Honour and Safety of the King
and Kingdom."
Bashingshawe Minister.
Ordered, That Dr. Gifford, the Parson of the Parish
Church of Bashingshawe, London, be required from this
House to permit Doctor Holmes the free Use of his
Pulpit, to preach there upon every Sunday in the Afternoon, and every Tuesday in the Week, according to the
former Order of this House.
Deputy Lieutenants.
Sir Anthony Irby is appointed to go to the Lords, to desire their Lordships, that such Lord Lieutenants as have
not sent the Names of their Deputy Lieutenants, may be
desired to send down the Names, and, if they refuse to
accept of the Lieutenancy, to inform this House thereof.
Baillage, &c.
Ordered, That the Bill for Baillage and Scavage be
read To-morrow Morning.
Time of Sitting, &c.
Resolved, upon the Question, That the House shall
begin on Monday next, to sit at Eight of Clock in the
Morning; and that the Committees sit in the Afternoon; and that the Lords be acquainted herewith.
Tonage and Poundage.
1a
vice lecta est Billa, An Act for the Granting of a
Subsidy to the King, of Tonage and Poundage, and
other Sums of Money, payable upon Merchandize exported and imported.
2da vice lecta est Billa Prædicta; and, upon Question,
committed unto a Committee of the whole House: And
they are to meet upon it To-morrow, at Nine of Clock,
in the House.
Navy Treasurers.
Resolved, upon the Question, That it shall be referred
to the Consideration of the Committee, to insert a
Clause in this Bill for the making Sir H. Vane junior
One of the Treasurers of the Navy.
Lords to sit.
Lord Cramborne is appointed to go to the Lords, to
desire their Lordships to sit a while, in regard this
House shall have Occasion to come to them.
Persons to attend.
Ordered, That Robert Fowler and Wm. Gay be forthwith summoned to attend this House.
Sir W. Walter.
Ordered, That the Information concerning Sir Wm.
Walter be referred to the Committee for London Petition.
Lords will sit.
Lord Cramborne brings Answer, The Lords will sit
a while.
Lords adjourned.
A Message from the Lords, by Sir Ro. Rich and
Dr. Leech;
According to the Desires of this House sent to the
Lords, in a Message, they have sat a long Time; and
they are now adjourned till To-morrow, Nine of Clock.
Militia.
Sir Symonds D'Eues, Mr. Solicitor, Mr. Glyn, Mr.
Whistler, Mr. Whittlock, Serjeant Wilde, Mr. Lisle,
Mr. Prideaux, Mr. Hill, Mr. Martin, Mr. Browne, Mr.
Vaughan;
This Committee, or any Four of them, is to consider
of the Report Yesterday brought from the Lords by
Mr. Hollis, concerning the Vote of this House touching
the Militia: And are to meet To-morrow at Eight of
Clock, in the Inner Court of Wards: And have Power
to send for Parties, Witnesses, Papers, Records, &c.
Counsel in the Lords.
Mr. Glyn has Leave to be of Counsel with the Lord
Darcie, in the Lords House.
Lords agree to Votes.
Mr. Rowse reports, That the Lords agree to the
Three Votes carried up by him.
Persons to attend.
Ordered, That Mr. Edwards, Deputy to the Merchant
Adventures of London, Mr. Gay, and Mr. Russell,
summoned to attend here To-morrow Morning.
Deputy Lieutenants.
The House resumed the Reading of the Names of the
Deputy Lieutenants.
Resolved, upon the Question, That this House doth
approve of the Names of the Deputy Lieutenants for
the County of Surrey, except of Sir Jo. Crymes and Sir
Antho. Vincent; and does Order, That the Lord Lieutenant of that County be desired to add Sir Samuel
Ofeild and Mr. Anthony Fane.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Deputy Lieutenants named for the County of Salop;
and doth Order, That Mr. Harecourt Laiton be recommended to the Lord Lieutenant of that County, to be
added.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Names of the Deputy Lieutenants presented for the
County of Suffolke; and doth Order, That Mr. Cage and
Mr. Hinningham be recommended to be added.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Names of the Deputy Lieutenants for the County of
Sussex; and doth Order, That Mr. Robert Goodwyn be
recommended to be added.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Names of the Deputy Lieutenants for the County of
Wilts; and doth Order, That Mr. Walter Long be
recommended to be added.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Names of the Deputy Lieutenants presented for the
County of Worcester: And.
Ordered, That Serjeant Wilde be recommended to be
added.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Names of the Deputy Lieutenants for the County of
Warwicke.
Ordered, That Sir Peter Wentworth be recommended
to be added.
Resolved, upon the Question, That this House doth
approve of the Deputy Lieutenants presented for the
Isle of Anglesey; and doth Order, That Mr. Henry
White and Mr. Wm. Thomas be recommended to be
added.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Deputy Lieutenants presented for the County of Brecon.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Names of the Deputy Lieutenants for the County of
Carmarthen, and Town and Borough of Carmarthen.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Names of the Deputy Lieutenants for the County of
Cardigan.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Deputy Lieutenants named for the County of Carnarven;
and doth Order, That Mr. Bodvile and Mr. Wm. Thomas
be recommended to the Lord Lieutenant of that County,
to be added.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Names of the Deputy Lieutenants for the County of
Dinbigh; and doth Order, That Mr. Simeon Thelwatt be
recommended.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Names of the Deputy Lieutenants for the County of
Flint.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Names of the Deputy Lieutenants for the County of
Glamorgan.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Names of the Deputy Lieutenants for the County of
Merioneth; and doth Order, That Mr. John Lloyd be
recommended to be added.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Deputy Lieutenants for the County of Pembrokc.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Names of the Deputy Lieutenants for the County of
Montgomerie.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Names of the Deputy Lieutenants for the County of
Radnor.-
Leave of Absence.
Ordered, That Sir Thomas Mauleverer shall have
Leave to go into the Country.-
Deputy Lieutenants.
Resolved, &c. That Mr. Rob. Cecil be recommended
to be Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Midd.
Resolved, &c. That Sir Roger Burgoine be recommended to be Deputy Lieutenant for the County of
Bedforde.-
Lord Lieutenant.
Sir Wm. Brereton informs the House, That the Lord
Strange desires to be excused for taking upon him the
Lord Lieutenancy for the County of Chester.-
Deputy Lieutenants.
Mr. Fynes informs the House, That the Lord Lieutenant for Oxford will send the Names of the Deputy
Lieutenants for the County of Oxford onMonday.-
Conference.
Ordered, That the Report now offered by Mr. Pym,
of the Heads of the Conference to be desired with the
Lords, shall be made to To-morrow Morning, so soon
as the House is set.-
Deputy Lieutenants.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth approve of the
Deputy Lieutenants for the County of Nott.