Numb. 99 An Exact account, COMMUNICATING The chief Transactions of the Three kingdoms, England, Scotland, and Ireland. With the daily Votes and Resolves in both Houses of PARLIAMENT. Also Particular ADVICE from the OFFICE of INTELLIGENCE. Published by AUTHORITY. From Friday June 8. to Friday June 15. Friday, 8 June. At the House of Commons. THe Committee appointed to consider of his majesty's Revenue, acquaints the House that they were ready to report the matter of Fact touching the same; whereupon the House ordered them to bring in the said Report on Tuesday morning next. The House resumed the debate upon the Bill for Pardon and Indemnity. Resolved, That twenty more besides those who sat as Judges in the pretended High Court of Justice upon his late Majesty, be excepted out of the Bill for free Pardon and indemnity, upon such penalties and forfeitures (not Capital) as shall be declared by ah Act of Parliament for that purpose. Ordered, That a Committee do bring in the names of such persons under the aforesaid qualifications according to the said Resolves, and present them to the House for their consideration. Ordered, That a Committee do present the names of such persons who sat in Judgement in the pretended High Court of Justice upon his late Majesty, yet did not sit and give sentence the last day; after which the House adjourned till three a clock in the afternoon. Afternoon. The House m●t and Ordered to go with the Speaker to Whitehall, there to attend his majesty: Accordingly the Speaker (the Mace being carried before him) accompanied with all the Members of the House went on foot to Whitehall, and being conducted to his majesty, the Speaker made a spe●ch, relating to his majesty's Letter and Declaration, taking notice of his majesty's gracious offer of a free Pardon, and thereupon read the Vot●s of the House; wherein they did in the name of themselves and of all the Commons of England accept of his majesty's gracious Pa●don and Indemnity: After which the Speaker, in the name of the House, humbly desired his Majesty to issu● forth his royal P●●clamation to all his Subjects of England, 〈◊〉 to quiet their mind●s, in letting them know his g●acious pleasure to grant such Indemnity, saving only to those who shall be excepted out of the Act for free Pardons and did withal in the name of the House, ●ender all humble and hearty thanks to his Majesty, for his seasonable and gracious Proclamation against profaneness. Unto which his Majesty replied, That as he had promised, so he was ready and willing to perform, and that he should according to their desires, issue forth a Proclamation to make the sam● known for the q●●eting and contentment of all his loving subjects, or words to that effect. The Subcommittee appointed to consider of and state the Debts of the Nation, as to whom, how, and by whom contracted, and to whom due, and what Debts are due to the public, and by whom, and what Salaries have been paid by the public, and to whom. And also what persons have received public moneys, the which they are to be accountable for, do sit in the Queen's Court de d●e in diem, at two of the clock in the afternoon. His Majesty this morning rode to Hampton Court, and took a view thereof, after which he returned and touched several persons afflicted with the King's Evil. Saturday, 9 June. This day according to the desire of both Houses of Parliament his Majesty published a Proclamation, appointing the 28 of June to be set a part for a day of Thanksgiving throughout England, Wales, and the Town of Barwick, for His majesty's safe Return to his Government over these kingdoms and Peoples and that the said P●oclamation be read in all Churches some sabbath-days before the said 28 of June. At the House of Commons. Mr. Speaker informs the House that Mr. Hevingham one of those who sat and gave Sentence in the pretended High-Court of Justice against his late Majesty, had rendered himself unto him according to the Proclamation. Ordered, That William Hevingham be committed into custody unto the sergeant of Arm●s attending this House, and that the sergeant do take him into custody accordingly. The House passed the Elections touching Plymouth. They likewise renewed the Report from the Committee appointed to consider who sat as judges in the pretended High Court of justice, and were absent when the Sentence of D●ath upon his late Majesty was pronounced, viz. that the Lord Mounson sat five times, Thomas Challone● five times, Iam●s Challoner five times, John Las●e five times, John Frey six times, Sir Gilbert Pickering three times, Sir James Harrington two times, Sir Henry M●ldmay four times. Resolved, that Thomas Challoner be excepted out of the Act of General Pardon and Indemnity (not extending to Life) but to suffer such pains, penalties and forfeitures as shall be specified in an Act for that purpose to be passed. The like Resolve passed touching the forenamed persons. Ordered, That Sir Henry Mildmay now a Prisoner at Dover be brought up in safe custody to this House. Upon the Petition of Col. Hutchinson, and in consideration of his Penitence, and testimony of his vigorous Actings against those that did abjure KINGLY government, it was Resolved, That John Hutchinson Esq in regard of his signal repentance, shall not be within the clause of exception in the Act of General Pardon and Oblivion, as to any fines or forfeitures of any part of his Estate not purchased of or belonging to the public. Ordered, That Robert Wallop Esq, do appear on Monday morning next before this House, to answer such things as shall be objected against him. Resolved, That John Phelpes one of the Clerks to the pretended ●igh Court of justice be excepted out of the Act for General Pardon (not extending to life) but to suffer such pains, penalties and forfeitures as shall be specified in an Act for that purpose to be passed. Resolved, That Colonel Adrian Scroop pay one years fine so the mercy shown him in his being Pardoned. Resolved, That the Lord Gray be left out of the List. The House adjourned the further Debate touching this affair until Monday morning eight of the Clock. Monday, 11 June, at the House of Commons A Report was made from the Commissioners appointed to administer the Oaths of Allegiance and supremacy, that four hundred and fifty being all who sat at present in the House had taken the said oaths. Resolved, That all Officers and soldiers of the Army do take the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, and that it be administered unto them accordingly. The like R●solve passed touching the Officers of the Navy. Resolved, That all those who by law ought to take Oaths of Allegiance and supremacy, be enjoined by His majesty's Proclamation to take the same. Resolved, That Robert Wallop Esq be for ever discharged from being a Member of this House, and from bearing any Office in this kingdom. Resolved, That the said Robert Wallop Esq be excepted out of the Act for General Pardon, not ex●ending to Life but to suffer such pains, penalties, and forfeiture as shall be specified in an Act for that purpose to be passed, and that he be committed into safe custody to the sergeant at arms attending this House, and that the sergeant take him into custody accordingly. The Reader is to take notice of a mistake in a former Print concerning Mr. Luke Robinson, who was not, as there inserted, one of those judges of that pretended High Court of justice who condemned his late Majesty. The House read the humble Petition of Luke Robinson who being called to the Bar, with many tears and much sorrow acknowledged the heinousness of those his actions. Resolved that the said Luke Robinson Esq one of the Members of this House, be discharged from his present attendance as a Member hereof. The House received the Report from the Committee appointed to consider of the twenty persons besides those who sat as Judges upon his late majesty, which are to be excepted out of the Act for a General Pardon: and Resolved, That Sir Henry Vane be excepted out of the Act for a General Pardon, not extending to Life, but to suffer such pains, penalties, and forfeitures, as shall be specified in an Act for that purpose to be passed. Resolved, That William Lenthall Esq Speaker to the last Parliament, be excepted out of the Act for General Pardon, not extending to Life, but to suffer such pains, penalties, and forfeitures, as shall be specified in an Act for that purpose to be passed. Touching Advice from the Office of Intelligence. ☞ For the present all Buyers and Sellers are desired to repair thither, where they shall have due notice, and particulars, of such Purchases and Purchasers as may best fit their occasions. At the said Office is to be sold the right sort of that famous Powder known by the name of the Countess of Ken●'s Powder. Tuesday, 12 June, at the House of Commons. The House Ordered Writs to be issued out for new Elections to be made to serve in the places of John Hutchinson and Robert Wallop. The House received the Report from the Committee of privileges concerning several Elections, which w●re passed accordingly. They likewise read the B●ll for Pole-money the fi●st time, and Ordered it to be read the second time on Thursday morning next. The House read the humble Petition of several Persons who had suffered Bondage and slavery under the Turk, in relation to themselves and others now in bondage. Ordered, That this Petition be referred to the Committee for discoveries, to examine what moneys have been collect●d for the relief of Captives, and how and by what orde● it hath been disposed of, and report their opinion to the House. Ordered, That the Members of the House who are of his majesty's Honourable privy Council do acquaint his Majesty with the sufferings of the Lord Inchequeen and his son, who were taken by the pirates of Argler, and now in bondage there, and recommend their Cases as the humble desires of this House unto his Majesty for his serious consideration. Ordered, That the Bill for confirmation of Sales be read on Friday morning next, nothing to intervene, and the Bill for settling of Religion on Saturday morning. The House assumed the Debate touching the persons to be excepted out of the Act of General Pardon. Resolved, Tha●William Burton Baily of Yarmouth be excepted out of the Act for a General Pardon not extending to life, but to suffer such pains, penalties and forfeitures as shall be specified in an Act for that purpose to be passed. The House adjourned the further Debate touching the persons to be A Letter from Newark, May 29. THough it cannot be denied out that the promulgating of a Duty takes away almost the honour concomitant; yet since the late small Actions of every p●tty borough that hath but the least tincture of a new acquired Loyalty, are still with singular care and indu●●ry daily commended to the Press; why should then these considerable demonstrations of Loyalty be w●apt up in Oblivion, that were laid forth in the proclaiming of his Sacred Majesty in the famous County and Town of Nottingham and the loyal Corporation of Newark. Assoon as the joyful news came of the proclaiming of his Majesty at London, the Mayor of Nottingham who for his early Loyalty had suffered imprisonment and banishment by the barbarous fury of the Tyrannical governor) without staying for Order, by beating of Drums did convene all the Townsmen together in arms, who were nigh 1000 shot, besides a Militia Troop; and then in all the usual places d●d solemnly himself proclaim it, at every time with volleys of shot, and such shouting of people as was to the wonderment of all, and astonishment of those few fanatics in town. The like in every respect was at Newark, save that the Deputy Mayor who proclaimed it was a Commissioner for Lambert, and a King-hater as long as it was in fashion: but one solemnity was not sufficie●t for Newark (a Town as early as any in Loyalty, and beyond all in perseverance; a Town that proposed no other end but his majesty's service, which was seen by enduring all extremities for his sake, and yielding (in order to his command) upon bald terms for their own Town, where only for Original sin, people were punished in this world by one of the late King's murderers who by a rump●ng Order robbed some O●phans of 2500. l. for their Loyalty, the pretended sin of the parents.) ['tis hoped the Right honourable, the Lords will take this into their consideration, and relieve them who by their means are reduced to pressing penury; before they pass an Act of Oblivion, the Lord Lexinton is able to inform further.] They thought it as fit likewise to keep a memorial of the Kings coming into the World, in order to which May 29. i'th' morning one of the Militia Companies drew into the field, where no sooner drawn up, but the Mayor, Aldermen, and Vicar with the inhabitants came by in solemn procession with singing of psalms, and at the Towns end made a halt, that the foot might march before them all the streets along were strewed with green bouches and Flowers, to the Church, where was an excellent Sermon preached by one Mr. Brawell, who took for his Text Eccles. 10. v. 17. the very choice of which is sufficient to set forth the ingenuity of the Gentleman, there was one thing observable during the sermon, that chose pathetic expressions conc●●ning the murder of the late King, (which fetched tears from most of the Auditors eyes, yet could not fetch off the ha●s of three or four feared Aldermen) after Sermon an Anthem 1'th Organ-lo●●, with loud music; at 3. of the clock they drew into the field again, both the Horse and Foot of the M●litia, and a Company of Townsmen; where after some pleasant skirmishing, which took up 2. or 3. hours they Marched in again, where being drawn round the marketplace in a single File, they gave 3. handsome volleys of shot: after this bon fi●e and much so well composed, that I defy malice (nay the aforesaid Aldermen themselves) to say that there was either soldier or Officer seen drunk that night. The Horse was commanded by Captain Eyre; the Foot by Captain Whaley the loyal Chief of a loyal Family; the other one who never receded from Loyalty by bowing a knee to Baal; there were present at the solemnity Squire, Leek and others, besides divers Gentlemen of quality, who riding as Volunteers, gave singular demonstration of their good Affections that day. Wednesday, 13 June. At the House of Lords. This day their Lordships agreed on a Petition to be presented unto his Maj●●●y, wherein they bless God for the seasonable Proclamation against Debauchery and profaneness, &c. humbly desiring that his Majesty would be pleased by his Proclamation to enjoin all Ministers &c. in their several parish-Churches to read it once a month, with order to dehort them from the vices, and exhort them to the virtues therein mentioned, and this to continue for six months, and sent it to the House of Commons for their concurrence. At the House of Commons. The House proceeded in the debate upon the twenty persons to be excepted out of the Act for a General Pardon. and Resolved, that Oliver St. John Esq be excepted out of the Act for General Pardon, not extending to Life, but to suffer such pains, penalties and forfeitures as sh●ll be specified in an Act for that purpose to be passed. The l●ke Resolve passed concerning Sir Arthur Hesiltig, Col. Sydenh●m, col. Desbrow, and Alderman Iretont The House received a message from the Lords with a Petition to be presented unto his Majesty concerning his Proclamation ageinst Debauchery, &c. for their concurrence, which they assented unto. They also received the report from the Committee appointed to examine Ellis and the other person who were secured upon suspicion of being concerned in the escape of Miles Corbet, it being found that they did not know thereof, nor had any hand therein, they were discharged from their imprisonment. Mr. Speaker acquaints the House that Col. Tho. wait,— Peter Temple and Simon May●e, who sat in the pretended high Court of justice upon his late Majesty had rendered themselves into his hands according to his majesty's Proclamation in that behalf, whereupon the House Ordered that the sergeant at arms at ending this House do take them into safe custody, the which he performed accordingly. Thursday, 14 June. At the House of Lords. This day their Lordships had und●r consideration several things relating unto his majesty's revenue, and also agreed some Orders touching good, belonging unto his late Majesty in the hands of private persons, and likewise read divers private Petitions, which were referred unto the Committee of Lord's ●o● Petitions, sitting in the Painted Chamber, Sir Orland● Bridgeman officiating as Speaker pro tempore. At the House of Commons. The House passed some Elections, and proceeded in debate of the residue of the twenty persons to be excepted out of the Act for General Pardon. Resolved, That Col. Axtel be excepted out of the Act of General Pardon, not extended to life, but to suffer such pains, penalties and forfeitures as shall be specified in an Act for that purpose to be passed, they also had under consideration several others, and adjourned the further debate until to morrow morning eight of the clock. This day there was brought unto Whitehall from Sheyne one of his late majesty's palaces, several Boats laden with many rich and curious Effigies, formerly belonging unto his Majesty, but since alienated, and now restored to the right Owner. This afternoon there was exposed to public view out of one of the windows in Whitehall formerly the lodgings of Sir Henry Mildmay, and now the Jewel Office, the Effigies (which was made and shown with so much pomp at Somerset House) in Wax of Oliver Cromwell lately so well known by the name of Protector, with a Cord about his Neck, which was tied unto one of the bars of the Window. LONDON, Printed by John Redmayne in lovels Court in Pater-noster-Row. And are to be had at the Office of Intelligence. 1660.