A continuation OF The most Remarkable Passages in both Houses of Parliament, and divers parts of this kingdom, and elsewhere.  
From Saturday the 26 of November, till Saturday the 3 of December 1642.  
Namely; 

1 The coming of a Danish ambassador to the King at Reding.  
2 The inclination of divers Noble men and both the Houses for an accommodation with his Majesty, if he would harken to their just counsels.  
3 Thirdly an attempt made by divers Papists and Cavaliers for the surprisal of Hull, with their discovery.  
4 The plundering of Alderman Nicksons house in Oxford, to the value of six hundred pounds by some Cavalier scholars.  
5 The Prince of Orange his attempt on Amsterdam, with the success thereof.  
6 An Order for the advancing of the Lord general toward the Cavaliers.  
7 The plundering the good town of Ockingham in Surrey by the Cavaliers.  
8 Master Jarmines' preparation in France for Ammunition.  
9 colonel Browne's taking in Farnham Castle, and fourscore Cavaliers prisoners.  
10 The King's return from Reding to Oxford.  
11 My Lord generals setting forward towards the Cavaliers.  
12 A Proclamation from his Majesty, forbidding plundering, with observations thereon.  
13 An Order of both Houses for sequestering the Earl of Newcastle's Estate to the use of the Common wealth.  
14 An Order likewise concerning the Estates belonging to Deans and Prebends.  
15 Likewise another Order for the assessing those that had not contributed to the Common wealth.  
16 The bringing to the town the Cavaliers that were taken at Farnham Castle.  
17 A new Declaration from his Majesty, and one from the Parliament.  
18 A Post from my Lord Fairefax concerning the delivery of York.    
With sundry other Passages.  
By G. H.  
London, Printed by Richard Herne, 1642.   


DOCTRINA PARIT virtutem   

Saturday, Novemb. 26.  
THis day was intercepted a Gentleman coming from Gravesend in a pair of oars with Letters, which were supposed to be sent from colonel G●ring to some in the King's Army, which discovered all the intentions of the Malignants beyond Seas against the High Court of Parliament, and the City of London. These Letters being read in both Houses were ordered to be printed, as also another Order to it annexed, set forth by the Lord Maior for the raising thirty thousand pound toward the maintenance of the Army: which Letter and Order were commanded to be published in all Churches in and about the City of London, the Ministers being desired in consideration of the present dangers, to excite the people to the more liberal contribution.  
This day also the King at Reading received an ambassador from the King of Denmark, the Contents of whose Message is not known.  
This day there was a rumor spread that the Earl of Newcastle was at the Heath five miles from York overthrown by the general the Lord Fairefax and Master Hotham, much of his Carriages being taken,  
This day in the City of London died a soldier of certain hurts he had received from a watchman: The said soldier being one of those that against the order of Parliament plundered houses.  
This day the House sat long, being in much debate concerning an accommodation with His Majesty, divers of the Lords being well inclined to peace, as the Earls of Pembroke and Northumberland, none indeed being averse if His Majesty would harken to their just Counsels.  
This day was a treaty at York between the Earl of Cumberland and the general concerning the delivery of the town, but it suited to no effect.  
There was some rumor of the marquess Harford's advancing out of South Wales towards Oxford, but it is altogether unconfirmed.   

Sunday, Novemb. 27.  
THe Letter that came out of Holland together with my Lord major's Order was read in the Churches about the City, the people blessing God for the discovery of those plots and mischievous imaginations against their Lives and Liberties, contributing very willingly towards the raising of the said thirty thousand pound, the churchwardens receiving it to deliver to the Lord Maior.  
An attempt was made by certain Papists and Cavaliers for the surprisal of the good town of Kingston upon Hull; but they were discovered and delivered into safe custody till they suffer condign punishment.  
This afternoon there was a great huburb in Oxford, some Cavalier scholars of lewd life, with some soldiers, rifling the house of one Alderman Nickeson, a very able man and a religious honest man, only because he was a lover of the proceedings of Parliament, taking from him to the value of six hundred pound, as the good Gentleman now in this City testifies, the sergeant of the town being therefore a while in custody, but released by the tumultuous scholars.   

Monday, Novemb. 28.  
THis day came out an Order for the Lord Generals speedy falling down towards Oxford.  
There was committed to close prison this day Doctor Heywood the Rector of Saint Giles in the fields for preaching and printing seditious Sermons; he being an Arminian, and sometimes chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury.  
Upon occasion of the former Letter intercepted as aforesaid was raised a rumor that the Prince of Orange and the King of Denmark in person would put to Sea this Winter, but there was no such matter.  
It was also reported that the said Prince of Orange with ten thousand soldiers intended to have surprised and plundered Amsterdam; but that when the soldiers perceived his purpose, none of them could be drawn against that town.  
This day also there was bickering at Manchester by some of the Earl of Darbyes' followers, and the townsmen; but the Malignants were repulsed with loss, the Parliament also having set forth a very gracious Order for the relief of that good town and those parts against the attempts of Papists.   

Tuesday, Novemb. 29.  
THe money lent upon the last Contribution was this day brought in to the Lord Maior, who does study daily for the advancement of the cause of the commonwealth.  
To day were brought to town some ten Cavaliers taken about Reading side by some of the garrison at Windsor.  
An Order came forth also that all soldiers in and about the City of London should repair to their Colours, the Lord general being instantly to advance towards His majesty's Army.  
From Westchester this day arrived a Post here with tidings of the proceedings of the Earl of Darby, who has levied all the Papists and Malignants in those parts. As also, relating that there has lately been a victory in Ireland obtained against the Rebels.  
Abington in Berkshire was this day cruelly plundered by the Cavaliers. As also, a town of good note in Surrey called Ockingham, which they rifled without mercy: the poor Inhabitants being enforced to forsake their dwellings.  
An Aviso from Calais testifies that Master Jarmin is very busy in making provision in France of ammunition and the like.   

Wednesday, Novemb. 30.  
THis day both Houses celebrated their Fast very devoutly at Saint Margats Westminster.  
This day also happened to our side a very memorable victory. Colonel Browne with his Dragoneers beating the Cavaliers out of Farnham-Castle in Surrey which they had fortified, taking fourscore of them prisoners which he sent to Windsor Castle, thence to be conveyed to London.  
This day from Excester we understood Sir Ralph Hopton and the Malignants in those parts are in much distress, having so lamentably plundered the country, that it is unable any longer to sustain them. Some parties of the Earl of Newcastle, as convoys to some wagons of ammunition sent from thence towards His Majesty, were valiantly set upon by Master Hotham's forces, and put into rout; the wagons with the ammunition being surprised to a very considerable value.  
There were also some barks taken from the coast of Norfolk coming from Dnnkirke towards the North, their lading was men and ammunition.  
The King this day returned from Reading towards Oxford to provide for my Lord general's approach, who this day set forward with a lawful and courageous army, having order from the Parliament to pursue and apprehend the Cavaliers.   

Thursday, Decemb. 1.  
TO day came forth a Proclamation from His Majesty, forbidding his Cavaliers the plundering of any persons whatsoever under the pain of his displeasure; but it is conceived only a scarecrow, it being impossible to alter their inhuman dispositions.  
To day also came forth an Order from the High Court of Parliament concerning the sequestering to the use of the common the Earl of newcastles estate. As also, all Rents and profits belonging to all Deans, Prebends, and the like.  
An Order also came forth for the sessing of those who had not yet contributed to the commonwealth according to their estates; they being little better than Malignants, who in so great danger refuse to part with something out of their fortunes to serve the safety of the kingdom.  
Some of the Cavaliers were taken at Farneham-Castle by colonel Browne this afternoon were brought up to the town to the number of forty persons, and disposed of to several prisons.  
It is reported the King has with him fifty and odd good a brass Ordnance. Lord turn his heart from his ungracious Counsellors.   

Friday, Decemb. 2.  
THis day came forth a new Declaration from His majesty, and the Parliaments answer thereunto, and Sir Peter Killigrewes' return from the King caused much and deep agitations in both Houses.  
It is hoped about accommodation Drums beat up in the City and Suburbs for more supply, for his Excellence the Earl of Essex, who is advanced as far as Windsor, the garrison there being in very good plight.  
A Post from my Lord Fairefax this day verified that the Earl of Cumberland would deliver up the City of York upon the conditions which he had within enclosed, whether will be received or not is not yet known.  
The City of London still persists in their determination of maintaining the Regiments for pursuit of the Cavaliers, men being taken on in moorfield's in great numbers.  
This day towards Evening a Ship was sent up the River laden with ammunition, and taken at Sea by the Earl of Warwick's ships.  
The King's Majesty has fortified Oxford, intending as it is credibly informed, to remain there all this Winter, though the country cries out of his Cavaliers.   
FINIS.