Many remarkable PASSAGES from both Houses of PARLIAMENT. From the 12. of May till this present, Concerning the great affairs of the whole kingdom. With many more Passages of great Consequence concerning Sir Edward Deering and divers other Kentishmen, and concerning a Charge to be drawn up against them for their speedy trial. WITH The Examination of Mistress Sanders, living at Ratcliff, Sister to Oneale, before the House of Commons, the 12. of May, 1642. Also another Examination by the Honourable House of Commons, Concerning Sir Nicholas Cole, and the Inhabitants of Newcastle. May 13. 1642. Together with an Order of both Houses of Parliament, Concerning the continuance of the term at Westminster. John Browne Cleric Parliament. Likewise his majesty's Letter to the Gentry of Yorkshire, May, 16. 1642. London, Printed for T. Ryder.. 1642. Many Remarkable Passages from both Houses of Parliament, from the 12. of May, till this present, concerning the great affairs of the whole kingdom. UPon the 9 day of this present month of May, there was a Committee of the House of Commons sat concerning the differences between Sir Nicholas Cole (Major) and the townsmen of Newcastle; where witnesses were examined in that cause, and an Order issued to be sent to Newcastle forthwith to Mason Castle for the bringing up of more witnesses. Upon this present day there was also then given up at the Court gate a Command from His Majesty by Sir Nicholas Hand for the speedy repair of all his majesty's Servants in ordinary to York, upon pain of his majesty's displeasure, the House of Commons falling into consultation of the malignant party of the kingdom, and among o●hers, of Sir Edward Deering, and the residue that were instructors in the late scandalous Petitions delivered from Kent and having prepared a charge against them, at a desi●ed conference it was then moved for their speedy trial. Upon the 12. day of this instant month, one Mrs. Sanders of Ratcliff, Sister to Oneale, was brought to the house of Commons upon report made that they furnished Oneale with con●eniencies for his escape, who being examined thereupon before a Committee appointed, and denying thereof, was committed to Custody, till convenient time for her examination. Divers Committees of this house of Commons, were appointed to meet on Wednesday last in the afternoon, for Sr. Cornelious Vermud●●s Bill, for the Fines of Recusants and other delinquents. But the Body of the house met and sat in a Committee, for the nomination of the time and place, for the synod to meet, which occasioned much conferring, The Lords assembled in this present Parliament, received a Complaint against one captain Jackso●, who had formerly had Command in the I'll of Providence, before the rising of the Spaniard, by a soldier for aff●onts under him that Voyage, and concerning some pretended oppressions and trains laid to take away h●s life (by the said Captain) after some debate thereof it was referred to a Committee for Examination. Upon the 13. day of this present month, 1642. The House of Commons taking into consideration His majesty's date Message, and the danger the Committees of each House underwent residing at York, then after some debate they Voted, that whosoever he were that should attach or imprison either the said Members, or any other of each House, employed on their service, should be accounted as an enemy to the State and commonwealth, &c. Which being acquainted the Lords at a Conference, it were assented too, and a joint Order issued for the printing of the said Votes. And likewise Order issued to the sheriff of Yorkshire, for the sending up of those Delinquents in their County▪ formerly sent for, but not yet appeared. Die Martis, 17 Maii, 1642. WHereas the Lords in Parliament, have this day been Informed, That the King is Resolved to adjourn the next term from Westminster to York; Upon which, The Lords sent a Committee to the Lord Keeper of the great seal of England, to know of him, whether he had received my command touching the same, who acquainted the said Committee, That he had received command from His Majesty, to issue Proclamations and Writs, to that purpose. Whereupon, This House taking the said matter into consideration, hath Voted: That the King's removal of the term to York, from Westminster, during sitting of this Parliament, is illegal. And hath further ordered, That the said Lord Keeper shall not issue out any Writs, or seal any Proclamation, for adjourning the said next term from Westminster to York, as aforesaid. Joh. Browne, Cleric. Parl. His majesty's Letter to the Gentry of Yorkshire, May, the sixteenth, 1642. To our right trusty and well beloved the Gentry of York, and others of this our County of York, whom it doth or may concern. WE have with great contentment considered your merciful and affectionate Answer to our Proposition concerning the unsufferable affront which we received at Hull, We have not been deceived in that confidence we had in your affection, wherefore we desire you to assure the rest of your Countrymen, who through negligence were omitted to be sum●oned: that We shall never abuse your love by any power wherewith God shall enable us to the least violation of the least of your Liberties, or the diminution of those Immunities which we have granted you this Parliament, though they be beyond the Acts of most (if not all) Our predecessors; being resolved with a constant and firm Resolution to have the Law of this Land duly observed, and shall endeavour only so 10 preserve Our just royal Rights, as may enable us to protect our kingdom and people, according to the ancient H●●ors of the Kings or England, and according to the trust which by the Law of God and this Land is put into the crown, being sufficiently warned by the late affront at Hull, not to transfer the same o●● of our power concerning which Affront we will take some time to Advisse, which way we may usefully employ your Affections, in the mean time we shall take it well from all such as shall personally attend us, so followed and provided, as they shall think fit for the better safety of our person, because We know not what sudden violence, or affront may be offered unto us, having lately received such an actual testimony of rebellious intentions as Sir-John Hotham have expressed at Hull: Being thus secured by your affections and assistance we promise you our Protection against any contrary power whatsoever, And that you shall not be molested for your humble and modest Petition, as of late have been threatened. Given at Our Court at York, May the 16. 1642. FINIS.