That which principally they are to consider of, is, the Setling of future Parliaments, and
the time of their calling, sitting and ending after this shall dissolve: 'The regulating of
Proceedings at Law; what Laws they think fitting to repeal, and which not: wherein, no
doubt but they will be very carefull to repeal such Laws as pronounce these Knacks to be
Treasonable, and themselves Rebels; and take care too, how they call a new Parliament,
left in dash in pieces what so artificially they have erected, as a lasting Monument to let
posterity see what glorious Rebels the present Age afforded.
But that which most they aim at next that for establishing their own Throne upon
grounds of Righteousnesse and Justice, is the gawdy Knack for prepetuating the Excise,
and all dependencies thereon, to them and their Generations after them, that so they may
be Heirs of their Wealth as well as Dominions, and not abate any thing of their Inheritance
or Glory; being all little enough to uphold The High and Mighty States of England
and Ireland.
Which yet the People are not much proud of, so long as they are oppressed and enslaved,
as now they be all the Land over, particularly in Here[unr]dshire where those Primitive
Beleevers, are used no better then Jews; For by Letters from Lemster it is certified, that
Colonel Huncks Regiment marched that way, pretending for Ireland, who were so farre from taking
notice of the acts against Free-quarter, that besides Free quarter for themselves, no grasse would
serve their Horses, but Meadows ready for mowing, and 12d. Per diem for Oats, though they gave
their Horses none: And (which is worst of all) that they raised within few Parishes thereabouts
above 80l by their own Authority, yet that County is nothing behind of their Assessements; which
makes the people positively conclude, that though the Parliament made such an Act, yet they did not
really intend the Peoples case.
Unlesse such Ease as they intend the Irish, which had they had their wils, should be nothing
but wretchednesse and torment; For to that effect have they drawne up his NOSEships
commission, which being writ in the Language of the Beast, and so read to the
House; He prayed the Clarke to read it in that Tongue he understood, for he had no acquaintance
in the Latine: which was accordingly done; the House approving thereof;
After which the debate was how long it should continue in force; whereupon three yeers
was agreed on; And because there must needs be some considerable Motives to stirre up
his Affection and courage in accomplishing this great work: It was presently Voted,
That as well the Civill as Military Power of that Nation, should be solely in him and none
other during that time.
But Ireland fears him not: For by letters from Chester dated that the 22 instant it is thus
writ, the Marquesse of Ormond &c. Having possessed himself of the most part, if by this not all of the
In-land Garisons, hath now encamped his whole Army (consisting at the least of 18000 Fighting
men, some say far more:) before Dublin, the 14. instant, on which day he summoned the City, but
what Answer was return'd l[unr] yet hear not. But beleeve it, Jones will have a tender regard of his
own safety, seeing how little the Parliament regards it, or the wants of the Souldiers, which are so
multiplyed, they desert him by Twenties and Thirties at a time, which together with the present Exigents
they are exposed to, must needs put a quick despatch to the siege, much sooner (I suppose) then
S. James day, the soonest we hear that any Relief can be ready for Transportation, &c.
From Scotland, I hear not that any Agreement is fully concluded on, but that they mean to
accept of his Majesties last answer; as to the businesse of the Church to which this last Message principally
relates: for other things 'tis beleeved they are satisfied: And they rejoyce wonderfully
that God hath blessed them with so good a King, praying very earnestly for him in the
Pulpits, and wishing shame, and confusion to those Fadisragous Sectaries of England, that
indeavour his ruine. His Majestie is Stil at Bruxels, where he hath met with many assurances,
which make his designes looke with a lovely aspect. MONTROSSE hath
received Orders to advance, and no doubt but he will doe it opportunely, and wisely.
Other things I have, of high concernment, which yet I am commanded to conceal.
Bu thus much know: When are MONTROSSE shall Land,
'Tis more then time the Juncto should Disband.
FINIS.