Thursday Jan. 18.
Noble Sir,
The Prince Du Conti, (Brother to the prince Du Condi,) is declared Generalissimo
of all the Parliaments Forces. Duke Halbuph Lieu. Generall, since they
besieged the Basteel, and after 15 shot against it, the Kings Forces surrendred it
to them, with the generall Magazine of Paris. And they are resolved, so soon
as all things are setled about the City, to draw out 6000 Horse, and 12000 Foot
to clear the Country. And it is supposed they will fall upon the Kings quarters
at St Jermans, if he stay there any time, many great men of quality have
differted the King, and are come in to the Parliament, (Viz.) The aforesaid
Prince Du Conti, The Duke of Longevile, Duke De'l Bofford, Duke De Bullon, Duke
Du Zaes, La Marshalla mo Dancourt, The Marquis of Vitrie, The Marquis of
Norneitie. With many other persons of great quality . And not any of the members
of the Parliament have joyned with the King, but all stay, being resolved
to hold together in their first resolutions, which they are like to obtaine by
force, if the King doe not yeeld to it.
Paris the 19/9 of January 1648.
A Letter this day came to the House from the Committee of Essex, desiring
that they would be pleased to allow them the Fines which are to be received
for the next six Months of the Delinquents of that County, for the payment of
the Victuals which was sent to the Lord Generals Army when they were before
Colebester.
Which thing is much admired in regard it hath bin reported by some who
have bin servants to them that they have received in money above three hundred
thousand pounds and taken bond for as much more, which will shortly
fall due, the truth wherof no doubt the Committee of the Army will discover.
A Petition was this day presented to the Commons from divers Citizens of London.
Consisting of severall heads. I. That whereas they have declared the supreame
power of the Nation to be in them, that they wil make it good so to themselves destinct
from any other. 2. That they will settle the civill power destinct from the
millitary. 3 That they will take away all Tyrannicall and Arbitrary power in
printing. 4. That they will recall the Ordinance for forcing of damages for refusing
to pay Tithes.
The Commons read the Petition, And after debate. It was referred to a Committee.
And the Petitioners were called in, And had thankes for their good affections.
The Lords sent up a message to the Commons by the Judges for a fare correspondency
between the Houses, and conjunctions of their Ordinances as formerly.
And particularly concerning the Commons late Act for adjourning of the Terme.
Thus have you Occurrences concerning.
A Copy of Instructions appointed by an Act of the House of Commons for Tryall of the King.
And all the particulars how his Tryall is to be. A great Victory in France, Wit[nl]h a List of
the Dukes and Marguisses that have lest the King, and come into the Parliament. A great
fight at Sea, between the Parliaments ships, and Prince Ruperts. Two ships taken, and
one run a ground. Two Petitions from the City of London, The Declaration of the House
of Commons. A Message sent from the Lords to the Commons by the Judges. And the Impeachment
of Charge against the King.
Mr. Jo Collings Minister in Norwich hath published a Book Intituled. A Cordill for a fainting soul,
very usefull to satisfie and stay staggering Consciences, Printed for Richard Tomlius, at the Sun and
Bible neer Ple Corner.
FINIS