News FROM LEICESTER. Being the copy of a Letter sent from thence the 6. of June, to Mr. William Jones Inhabitant in Covent Garden. Wherein is declared how the Earl of Stamford being sent thither by the Parliament to see the Militia ordered, coming to the angel, at Leicester, met with another Nobleman sent thither by His Majesty for the same purpose. Likewise a true Relation of a combat fought between the Earl of Stamford and the said Nobleman, the 4. of June, 1642. Also the Resolution of the Gentry and Commonalty of Leicestershire, presented to the said Earl of Stamford by the Major and Aldermen of the said City. Another LETTER sent to Mr. SPEAKER, From the Commissioners in the County of Essex concerning the MILITIA. June 8. 1642. Ordered to be forthwith Published and Printed. Henry Elsing, Cler. Parl. D. Com. London, Printed for I. Horton. June 10. 1642. A Letter sent to Mr▪ SPEAKER▪ Mr. Speaker. HAving in obedience to the Order of both Houses attended the Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Essex this day to Brent-wood, for the putting of the Ordinance of the Militia of this County in execution; his Lordship hath directed us to give you an account of the service, so far as it could be yet prosecuted, as he hath himself done to the House of Lords. There were five Companies of the Ordinary train bond, this day drawn into the field, being about a 4th part of the Trained bonds of this County, and all that were directed to meet at this place, their numbers were full, and their arms complete, a supply being made by volunteers of those arms that were carried forth of the County, upon the late expedition for Scorland, and one of the said Companies (being under the charge ●f Captain Massam) was doubled to the usual proportion, a sixth company did appear at this place, consisting of about 500 volunteers, under command of Captain Barrington, youngest son of Sir Thomas Barrington, The Declaration of both Houses touching their indemnity, was read in the head of each Company, and the captains, Officers and soldiers being required by the Lord lieutenant; to observe such further directions as in pursuance of the said Ordinance should be hereafter given them in charge by his Lordship, or us his deputy-lieutenants, for the service of his Majesty, and the Parliament, in defence of the kingdom, they did unanimously express Resolution so to do, and in the same cheerfully to spend their lives and Fortunes. Brent Wood 7. of June, 1642. Thomas Barrington William Masham William Hicks Mart. Loomley Thomas Cheek. Henry Mildmay. Har. Grimston. Ric. Everard. John Barrington. Another Letter from Leicester. Brother, IT is no● unknown unto you and all men what great care and labour the Houses of Parliament hath bestowed in ordering of the Militia and putting the kingdom into a posture of defence. Likewise 'tis not unknown what Plots and Stratagems the malignant Party have used to prevent their Religious designs, leaving no way unattempted that might either conduce to the furtherance of their own designs, or hindering the perfecting of the other, such hath been their practised in all ages but at this time especially at Court, wherewith their flattering and dissembling words, they work more mischief betwixt King and Parliament, than even their lives can make amends for. A true Example I will give you of the same which happened lately at Leicester. Upon the 4 day of this present month the Earl of Stamford, arrived at Leicester, being s●●t thither by the High Court of Parliament to dispose and order the Militia, but coming to the angel where ●e intended to l●●e, there met him a Lord sent from the King's Majesty with Commission under the br●●d seal for the same business, which Noble man seeing the Earl demanded the occasion of his coming thither, withal told him he heard he came to seduce the King's Liege-People, withal charging him in his majesty's name to depart, as for the Militia he had authority from his Majesty to order it, and he conceived that they were bound rather to obey him according to his majesty's Command, than the Parliament, many other sharp and uncivil words he gave the said Earl, which so incensed him, he drew his Sword and wished him to depart or he would make that place too hot for him, the Lord and his ser●nts 〈…〉 w, so did the other, betwixt whom there grew a desperate combat, but it being Market day the multitude of people rushing in took the Earl of Stamfords part, and made the other leave the Town with shame, the people hissing, and calling him Popish Lord, and many opprobrious words, in which time the Maior and Aldermen were assembled, and came to the angel, where after a large expression of sorrow for that sad accident, they presented to him a paper wherein was writ their Resolution, the contents whereof was to this purpose. 1. They resolved in all lawful Obedience to fulfil his majesty's just Commands. 2. They resolved to maintain as far as in them lay, the true Protestant profession, and according to his majesty's Command, to execute the laws against Recusants. 3. They resolved in all Obedience to submit themselves to the Commands of the high Court of Parliament, knowing it to be most expedient both for his majesty's safety, and the kingdoms future security, withal manifesting such hearty Obedience and earnest zeal to the said Earl, both concerning the Militia, that the said Earl hardly knew how to give them so great thanks as he conceived was due for such large expression of their love. Nevertheless he with a deal of courtesy thanked them and animated them on to a hasty performance of what they had promised, and withal told them that he would make known to the high Court of Parliament, from whom they should receive a grateful acknowledgement as a just reward for all their Service at which the people gave a general shout crying a Stamford a Stamford with such joy, that the good Earl was forced to withdraw, tears of joy standing in his eyes, to see his countries love and obedience. This is all that at this time happened only there is great expectation that on tha● general training day our numbers will be full, the manner of which meeting, in my next Letter I will give you notice of till which time I rest. Your Loving Brother Adam Jones. From Leicester, June 6. 1642. FINIS.