(user and these the [unr]) and to proportionally a greater to [unr]
[unr]
[unr] always. That this Act be in full force for the space of the whole[unr] from
and after the [unr] of Octob. 1649. and no longer.
Hen. Scobel, Cler. Parliamenti.
The Parliament ordered a new the refractory men of Norwich [unr]
be sent for, who formerly were sent for up, and shut the Gates against
the Messengers.
This day we received certain intelligence, from the Navy, That
Prince Charles and the Duke of York are come to Jersey, accompanied
by the Lord Hopton, the Lord Culpepper, Sir E. Hide, and about three
hundred other great Personages of note; their Convoy consisted of
two States-men of War, carrying 66 pieces of Ordnance, and four
small Frigots carrying 40 pieces; they were royally entertained by
the Governour, who at their landing, caused a volley to be given from
the Castle, Block-houses, and Ships, which done, he made a speech to
the Prince, who answered him again with great applause, declaring his
ardent affection towards him, for his faithfulnesse and integrity, &c.
Its conceiv'd the Prince will speedily hasten into Ireland, by reason his
presence is much desir'd by the Souldiery.
By letters from the West, thus: Sir, The great compliance and co-actings
of those called Levellers with the Royalists, doth not a little astonish
the well affected in these parts, and the rather, because of their
falling off from their first principles, and the adhering to the common
Enemy of the Nation, whose present actings and combinations tends
to an utter extirpation and dissolution of the present Authority and
Government; for many do affirm, That their Agents in Severall parts.
act stifly for the Royall interest, and declare to the people, that their
present engagement, is for no other end, but to establish peace and truth
and to restore this Nation, to its ancient Government, &c. Since which
time, many have deserted them, not approving of their engagement, &
and have again declared for the present Authority, resolving to adhere
to them with their lives and fortunes. At their first appearing visible
in these parts, they seemed somewhat numerous, but within these
few days are exceedingly dissipated, the manner thus; A party of Sir
Hardresse Wallers Horse having notice of their conjunction and meeting
neer plymouth, and fearing a sudden surprizall thereof, immediately
hasted towards them fell upon them undiscovered, took divers prisoners,
and dispersed the rest, Thus may we see the vehement flames that
were breaking forth throughout the whole Nation, and how happily
the fire was quenched that threatned inevitable ruine throughout all the
corners thereof,