THE VOTES OF THE HOUSE, Or the daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT Since the coming in of the secluded Members the 21 of February 1659., until the dissolution of the Parliament March 16 1659. Published according to Order. LONDON Printed by JOHN REDMAYNE in Lovels Court in Pater-noster-row 1659. Numb. 1. A PERFECT DIURNAL Of every day's Proceed in PARLIAMENT Tuesday 21. Feb. Resolved, THat the Resolutions of this House of the 18. Decemb. 1648. that Liberty be given to the members of this House to declare their dissent to the Vote of the 5 Decemb. 1648. that the King's Answer to the Propositions of both Houses was a ground for this House to proceed upon for the settlement of the peace of the Kingdom be vacuated and made null and void. Resolved, that the resolutions of this House of of the 20. Decemb. 1648. touching members declaring their dissent or disapproval of the said Vote of the 5. of Decemb. 1648. to a Committee therein named, and every clause of the said Order be vacuated and made null and void. Resolved that the Order of the 23. Feb. 1648. that no Member that hath not sitten in this House since the 31. of jan. then last, should sit in any Committee until this House take further order, be vacuated and made null and void. Resolved that the Votes of the 9 of june 1649. touching suspending the sitting of such members as shall enter their dissent or disapproval of the said Vote of the 5. of Decemb. 1648. and should not before the 30, of the said Month of june give satisfaction to the said Committee; and that the House would proceed to the Election of new Members in their room, be vacuated and made null and void. Resolved that all Orders of this House made upon a Paper entitled A solemn Protestation of the Imprisoned and secluded Members of the Commons House, against the horrid force and violence of the Officers and Soldiers of the Army on Wednesday and Thursday last being the sixth and seventh of December 1648. be and are hereby vacated and made null and void, and the said Paper be taken off the File. Resolved that the Resolutions of Parliament of the 5. of jan. 1639. for confirming the former Votes be likewise Vacated and made null and void. Resolved that all Votes of this House touching New Elections of Members to sit and serve in this Parliament, be and are hereby Vacated, and that Mr. Speaker be and is required not to sign any such Orders. Ordered that it be referred to a Committee to expunge and obliterate the Votes and Resolutions of this House this day Vacated; and also to consider what other Votes there are of this nature. and report their opinion to the Parliament, which of them they conceive fit to be Vacated, who are to meet in the Speaker's Chamber at two of the clock this afternoon. Resolved that General GEORGE MONCK be constituted and appointed Capt. Gen. and Commander in Chief under the Parliament of all the Forces of England, Scotland and Ireland. Resolved that Vice Admiral Lawson be and is hereby continued Vice Admiral of the Naval Forces. An Act constituting Commissioners for the government of the Army was read. Resolved that all the powers granted unto General George Monck, Sir Arthur Hasilrig, Col. Walton, Col. Morlcy and Col. Matthew Allured by the said Act appointing Commissioners for government of the Army, do cease; and that the said Commissioners be required to forbear nor Proceed to Act any further thereupon; and that Col. Norley do give them notice of the said Votes to the rest of the said Commissioners. Resolved that an Act of Repeal of the said Act appointing Commissioners for the government of the Army be brought in by a Committee. Resolved that Sir Robert Pie, Major Fincher, Mr. Vincent, Mr. Bludworth, Major Chamberlain, Col. Bromfield, Mr. jackson, and Mr. Thomas Brown and Major Cox be discharged of their Imprisonment in the Tower of London. Resolved that Mr. Rolls be discharged of his imprisonment upon giving security to the Lieutenant of the Tower not to disturb the peace of the Commonwealth. Ordered, that the Lieutenant of the Tower do give an account to the Parliament to morrow morning of the cause of the imprisonment of Sir George Booth and Major Peter Brook. Ordered, that all such Orders as have been made since Saturday last by the Council of State, or Commissioners of the Army concerning the Forces and Garrisons, be communicated to General George Monck, and that there be no proceed upon any of the said Orders without the approbation of the said General George Monck. Resolved, that all powers given to the Council of State, be and are hereby suspended until the Parliament take further order; and that an Act be brought in for constituting a new Council of State this afternoon, and that Mr Weaver do give notice of this order to the Council of State, and leave the order with the Clerk of the Council. Afternoon. Resolved, that the Order of Parliament of the 9 of this instant February, that the present Common Council for the City of London, Elected for this year be discontinued, and declared null and void, shall be & is hereby vacated and made null & void. Resolved, that the Lord Mayor, aldermans and Common Council of the City of London, have liberty to make up their Gates, Posts, Portcullises and Chains, as they shall see cause. Ordered, that St Gilbert Gerrard, Mr Vassals and Alderman Atkins do deliver these Votes to the Lord Mayor and Common Council of the City of London. Ordered, that a Committee do withdraw and bring in an Act for repealing the Act constituting Commissioners for the Government of the Army. Mr Weaver acquaints the House that he had given notice to the Council of State of the Order of this House for suspending the Council of State according to the command of the Parliament, and that ready obedience will be yielded thereunto. The Bill appointing and constituting a Council of State was this day read the first and second time, and Committed. Resolved, that the number of the Council of State be one and thirty, and that General George Monck be one of the Council of State, and that the respective Members of Parliament do to morrow morning give in names to make up the thirty persons more to be of the Council of State, and that they be chosen by the Glasses as formerly was accustomed to morrow morning, and that a Committee be appointed to meet this afternoon to consider of instructions for the Council of State. Ordered, that Mr Peter Brook do attend the Parliament to morrow morning. Ordered, that Mr Speaker do write Letters to he Sheriffs of the respective Counties to summon the respective Members of Parliament to attend the service of the Parliament, and sign the same. Ordered, that the Order concerning the imprisonment of any of the Members of the Common Council be discharged. Ordered that Mr Chester High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire be discharged of his imprisonment, also that Henry Brook be likewise discharged of his imprisonment. Ordered, that General George Monck be desired to take care that the Post have free passage for this night, and that Sir john Temple do acquaint him with this Order. Ordered, that Sir john Norcott, Sir Richard Temple, Mr Courtney, Sir Copleston Bampfield be discharged of their imprisonment. Ordered, that the keeper of the Castle of Windsor do forthwith certify to the Parliament the causes of the imprisonment of the Earls of Crawsord and Lawtherdale, and the Lord St Clare now in prison there. Resolved, that the Apprentices of London now in prisonin Lambeth-House be discharged of their imprisonment. This Evening was ended with abundance of Bonfires, Ringing of Bells, acclamations of joy throughout the whole City of London. LONDON Printed by john Redmayne in Lovels Court in Pater-noster-Rowe 1659. Numb. 2 A PERFECT DIURNAL: OR The daily Proceed IN PARLIAMENT. Wednesday 22. Feb. Mr. Prin Reports what Votes are fitting to be expunged out of the journal Book. Ordered that the entry of dissents by Members of Parliament to the Vote of the 5. of December 1648. be discharged, and made null and void, and to be expunged out of the Journals of Parliament. A Proclamation dated 3. june 1659. against Major General Brown, and others, to render themselves to the Council of State was read. Resolved that Major General Brown be admitted to come and take his place in Parliament. Ordered that the order for the said Proclamation against Major General Brown and some others: and the said Proclamation, as to Maj. Gen. Brown, be, and is hereby vacuated & made null & void, the Members of the Council of State having declared that nothing appeareth charged against the said Major General Brown. Coll. Morley Reports the Warrant by which Sir George Booth was committed to the Tower, which was read. Resolved that Sir George Booth be discharged of his imprisonment in the Tower, upon giving 5000 l. Bail to answer any thing that shall be objected against him, and that the Lieutenant of the Tower do take Bail of him accordingly. Resolved that the Sequestration of the Estate of Sir George Booth be suspended, until the Parliament take further order, and that the Commissioners for Sequestrations, and all other persons whom it doth or may concern, are required to forbear, further to proceed upon the said sequestration. A bill for the continuance of the Customs and Excise, from the last day of Feb. 1659. until the _____ day of _____ was this day read the second time, and committed to a Committee, who are to meet this afternoon at two of the clock in the Court of Wards, and ordered that it be brought in to morrow morning. Resolved that a new Parliament be summoned to appear the 25 day of April 1660. and that the Lords Commissioners for the great Seal do issue forth Writs for Elections of Knights, Citizens, and Burgesses, and Barons of the Cinque-ports, with the Members thereof, and the Town of Barwick upon Tweed, to sit and serve in Parliament returnable the said 25 day of April 1660. Ordered that it be referred to a Committee to prepare qualifications. for Members to sit and serve in Parliament, who are to meet this afternoon in the Inner Court of Wards, and bring in the qualifications on Friday next, the first business, nothing to intervene. Resolved that the names of the Sheriffs be presented to the Parliament for their Consideration, the first business to morrow morning nothing to intervene. Resolved that Mr. Faunt Sheriff of the County of Leicester, be and is hereby discharged from his Imprisonment. Sr. Gilbert Gerard reports, that he acquainted the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London with the Resolves of the Parliament made yesterday according to the command of the Parliament, & that they returned their humble thanks to the Parliament for their respects to the City. Resolved that the Knights and Burgesses of every County be added to the Committee for nominating justices of Peace. Ordered that Mr. Swen & Coll. john Birch be added to the Committee of the Army. Ordered that a Committee be appointed to go to the Lord Mayor, aldermans and Common Council of the City of London to confer with them about the advance of such sums of moneys, as they conceive necessary upon security of the Assessments for the Army: for the present supply of the Army and Navy. Resolved, that the City be desired to advance money, and that the Assessment be security for repayment of the said money. Ordered, that Letters be written and signed by Mr. Speaker to the Commissioners of the Assessment for the Army in the City of London, and to the Commissioners for the respective Counties to quicken the paying in of the Assessment. Ordered, that a Committee be appointed to bring in an Act for repealing the Act appointing the form of a writ for Members to sit and serve in Parliament. Resolved, that the Gates, Percullyces and Posts of the City of London be made up at the public charge of the State. Ordered, that the House do proceed to morrow morning at ten of the clock to the Election of the Council of State, and that the Members of this House do prepare their names accordingly. Ordered, that Mr. Serjeant Maynard do bring in an Act for repeal of the Act, constituting Commissioners for management of the Army. Ordered, that Mr. Wheeler do bring in a Commission to constitute General George Monck Capt. General under the Parliament of all the Land Forces in England, Scotland and Ireland LONDON Printed by john Redmayne in Lovels Court in Pater-noster-Rowe 1659. And are to be had at the Office of Intelligence. Numb. 3. A PERFECT DIURNAL Of every day's Proceed in PARLIAMET. Thursday, 23 Febr. 1659. Ordered, THat Sir William Man, Sir John Boys, Mr, Sumner, now Prisoners in Dover Castle; and all other persons who stand committed only for tendering an Address or Declaration for a Free Parliament, be discharged of their Imprisonment: And that all Warrants for apprehending persons for making any such Declarations or Addresses, be null and vacated. Resolved, That no private business be admitted during the sitting of this Parliament. That an Act be brought in, for repealing of the Acts for settling the Militiaes' in the several Counties, Cities and Boroughes of this Commonwealth. Resolved upon the Question by the Parliament, That all the Militiaes' in the respective Counties, and the Powers given to them, be and are hereby revoked, and that the Levying of any Men, Moneys, Horses or Arms be forborn: And this Vote be forthwith Printed and Published, and sent down into the respective Counties, Cities and Boroughs: And that the respective Members of the several Counties do send them into the several Counties by the Post this night. That a Committee be appointed to bring in an Act for settling the Militiaes' in the several Counties. Ordered, That the Vote constituting. Mr. Scot Secretary of State, be repealed, and is hereby vacated and made void. A Draught of a Letter to be signed by Mr. Speaker, and sent to the Commissioners for the Assessments to expedite the bringing in of the Assessments, was read and approved, and it is Ordered, that Mr. Speaker sign the same. Several Aldermen and Common Council-men of the City of London attended the Parliament; and being called in Alderman Fowke delivered himself in a Speech to them; wherein he congratulated them in reference to their happy U nion, and the return of the Members to the discharge of their Trust; And having insisted upon some other things, he came to desire them that the Militia of the City might be settled, and presented them with the Names of the Commissioners of the Militia, the List whereof followeth: The Names of the Commissioners for the Militia of the City of London. The Lord Major, Thomas Alleyn. The Sheriffs for the Time being. Alderman Atkins Alderman Foot Alderman Fowke Alderman Viner Alderman Thompson Alderman Robinson Alderman Bateman Alderman Laurence Alderman King Alderman Bolton Alderman Wale Col Bromfeild Common-Council-men. Richard Ford Common-Council-men. Major Chamberlain Common-Council-men. William Bateman, Esq; Common-Council-men. John Jolley, Esq; Common-Council-men. Major Jo. Taylor Common-Council-men. Deputy Antrobus Common-Council-men. Deputy Staines Common-Council-men. Mr. John Wynne Common-Council-men. Theoph. Biddulph Common-Council-men. Capt. Story Common-Council-men. Capt. Johnson Common-Council-men. Mr Sanders Common-Council-men. Tho. Bludworth Common-Council-men. Maximill. Beard Common-Council-men. Major Cox Common-Council-men. Major Eardly Common-Council-men. Deputy Lenthall, Gower, Esq; Common-Council-men. Peter Mills Common-Council-men. Nicholas Penning Common-Council-men. Capt. Cleggat Common-Council-men. William Vincent, Esq; Common-Council-men. The Aldermen and Common Councilmen being again called in, The Speaker returned them the hearty thanks of the House, and told them that they had approved of their Commissioners for the Militia. Resolved upon the Question by the Parliament, That Tuesday next be set apart for a Day of Thanksgiving to the Lord, to be observed by the Parliament in Margret's Church Westminster, for the happy Union of the Parliament, and the Return of the Members of Parliament to the Discharge of their Trust. Ordered by the Parliament, That Mr. Calamy be desired to assist in carrying on the Work of Thanksgiving at Margaret's Church Westminster, before the Parliament on Tuesday next. And Mr. Annesly is desired to give Mr. Calamy notice hereof. The House proceeded to the Nomination of a Council of State, which are as followeth. The Names of the Council of State. Gen. George Monck. Lord St. John. Mr. Pierrepoint. Sir William Lewis. Mr. Crew. Col. Rossiter. Mr. Knightley. Col. Popham. Col. Morley. Sir Gilbert Gerard. Sir Anth. Ashley-Coop. Lord Widdrington. Mr. Evelyn of Wilts. Gen. Montague. Sir John Temple. Col. Waeley. Lord Fairfax. Col. Norton. Sir John Holland. Mr. Annesley. Col. Thompson. Mr. Hollis. Mr. Trever. Sir Harebotle Grimston. Sir John Potts. Sir William Waller. Col. Birch. Mr. Weaver. Mr. Swinfen. Mr. Sergeant Maynard. Sir Richard Anslow. LONDON, Printed by D. Maxwel, in Thames-street, over against Baynard's Castle. Numb. 4 A PERFECT DIURNAL: OR The daily Proceed IN PARLIAMENT Friday 24. Feb. Courteous Reader, YOu are desired to take notice, that yesterday being the 24. Feb. there was a Printed Pamphlet in imitation of this Book, as if done by the same hand: and that it is both false in itself, and the Title forged to deceive: Therefore the continuation of this which is the Extracts from the Original, you are constantly to expect from the Printer hereof. Ordered, that Mr. Manton be desired to be assisting, in carrying on the work of public thanksgiving before the Parliament, on Tuesday next at Margaret's Church Westminster, for the union of the Parliament, and restoring the Members hereof to the discharge of their trust, and that Coll. Leigh do give him notice accordingly. A Bill Constituting George Monck Esquire, to be Captain General and Commander in chief of all the land Forces in England, Scotland, and Ireland, was this day read the first and second time, and upon the Question committed unto a , who are to meet this afternoon at two of the clock in the Speakers Chamber, with power to send for persons papers, and what otherwise may be of concernment to that business. Resolved that Coll. Hutchinson be discharged from being Sheriff of the County of Nottingham, and that john Rayner Esq; be Sheriff of that County according to former order. Resolved that Coll. Crook be discharged from being Sheriff for the County of Oxford. Resolved that the Sheriffs appointed for the County of York do stand. Resolved that Edward William's Esq; be and is nominated and appointed Sheriff for the County of Breeknock. Resolved that the Sheriffs for the last year, not otherwise altered by the Parliament this day, do continue Sheriffs, until the Parliament take further order. The Amendments to the Bill for continuing the Customs & Excise, was twice read and agreed unto. Resolved, that Nathaniel Manton be and is hereby constituted and appointed one of the Commissioners for Excise in the place of Mr. Bulstrod, and that Mr. Bulstrod be and is hereby discharged from being a Commissioner for the Excise. Resolved that Capt. Stone, be and is hereby constituted and appointed one of the Commissioners for appeals in the place of Capt. Adam Baynes, and that Capt. Adam Baynes be and is hereby discharged from being a Commissioner for appeals. Resolved, that Mr. Scowen be and is hereby constituted one of the Commissioners for appeals, in the place of Luke Robinson Esq; and that the same Mr. Luke Robinson be & is hereby discharged from being a Commissioner of appeals. Resolved, that jervace Bennet Esq; be and is hereby constituted one of the Commissioners for Appeals in the place of Dr. William Barker, and that Dr. William Barker be and is hereby discharged from being a Commissioner of Appeals. Resolved, that the Commissioners, Collectors and Governors of the Excise and Customs in Ireland shall continue until the 24. of june 1660. Resolved, that the Bill for the continuing of the Customs and Excise be engrossed and brought in the first business, nothing to intervene. Resolved, that the Assessment for the Army shall be the security to be given to the Lord Mayor, aldermans & Common-Council of the City of London, for the moneys which shall be advanced by them for the use of the Army and Navy. Resolved, that an Act be brought in for settlement of the Assessments for the Army, as their security accordingly. Resolved, that the Quorum of the Commissioners for the Militia of the City of London be nine. Resolved, that Alderman Viner, and Alderman Robinson be nominated Treasurers in the said Act, for receipt of the said moneys, to repay the said moneys to be advanced as aforesaid. The Committee for Qualifications of Members to be Elected to sit and serve in Parliament made their Report. Resolved, that the Debate upon the said Qualifications be taken into consideration, on Monday morning next. The House adjourned until three of the clock. Friday 24. Feb. Afternoon. A Bill for holding an Assize for the County of Lancaster, was this day read the first and second time, and committed. Resolved that Mr. Molineux be Sheriff for the County of Lancaster. Ordered that it be referred to a Committee to consider of the Chamberlain of North-wales, and of the Seal there, and report their opinion herein to the Parliament. The Bill for repealing an Act constituting Commissioners for government of the Army, was this day read the first, second, and third time, and upon the Question passed. Resolved that this be the Title to this Act, viz. An Act making void the Acts appointing Commissioners for government of the Army, and for making Charles Flectwood Esquire Commander in chief of the Land Forces. Ordered that this Act be forthwith printed and published. The House likewise read the Bill for constituting a Council of State, and ordered the said Bill to be engrossed. Resolved that a Bill be brought in on Monday next for the dissolving of the Parliament, and that a Committee do prepare and bring in the said Bill accordingly. Resolved that the Bill constituting George Monck Esquire Captain General, and Commander in chief of all the I and Forces in England, Scotland, and Ireland be engrossed. LONDON Printed by john Redmayne in Lovels Court in Pater-noster-Rowe 1650. And are to be had at the Office of Intelligence. Numb. 5 A PERFECT DIURNAL: OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Saturday 25. Feb. A Bill engrossed for constituting George Monck Esq; Capt. General and Commander in Chief under the Parliament, of all the Land Forces in England, Scotland, and Ireland, was this day read the third time. Resolved, That this be the Title of this Act, Viz. An Act constituting George Monck Esq; Capt. General and Commander in Chief under the Parliament of all the Land Forces in England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the said Act being put to the question, passed. Ordered, that Sir William Wheeler, Sir john Temple and Mr. Raleigh do carry this Commission to his Excellency General George Monck. A Bill for settling the Honnors and Manors of Hampton Court, and other Lands upon General George Monck and his heirs, which was this day read the first time. Ordered, that this Bill be read the second time on Monday morning the first business. A Bill engrossed constituting a Council of State, and Instructions given to the said Council was this day read the third time. Resolved, that this be the Title of this Act, viz. An Act for constituting a Council of State, and the said Act being put to the question passed. Resolved, that William Love Alderman and Sheriff of London, upon his own desire and request, be and is hereby discharged from being one of the Commissioners of the Customs, and that Edward Wigate Esquire, be and is hereby constituted one of the Commissioners for the Customs in the place of the said William Love. A Bill engrossed for continuance of the Customs was this day read the third time. Resolved that Col. john White be discharged from being a Commissioner for the Customs, and that Mr. Swinfin be and is hereby constituted a Commissioner in the place of the said john White. Resolved that Mr. Harrington be and is hereby discharged from being one of the Commissioners for the Customs, & that Mr. Samuel Vassals be & is hereby constituted one of the Commissioners for the Customs in the place of the said Mr. Harrington. And the said Bill so amended being put to the question passed. Ordered, that this Act be forthwith printed and published. Resolved that all the Circuits for the Lent Assizes, for the several Counties of this Commonwealth, be and are hereby put off. Ordered that Commissioners of Oyer and Terminer, and Goal delivery, do issue under the great Seal to the justices of peace in the respective Counties of this Commonwealth, and that the Lords Commissioners for the great Seal do issue forth Commissions accordingly. The House read the Humble Petition of the poor maimed Soldiers, Widows and Orphans at Ely House and the Savoy. Ordered, that this Petition be referred to a Committee to examine the business, and to consider how the case stands, with the Petitioners, and how the two thousand pound formerly granted unto them, and their Pentions for the future may be paid and satisfied, and report their opinion to the Parliament on Monday morning. Ordered, that a Committee do prepare a Proclamation declaring the grounds and reasons for putting off the Circuits for this time. Ordered, that it be referred to the Council of State to give directions that the streets before Whitehall be repaired, and that they see that the Surveyors be paid, and satisfy the disbursement for repair thereof. Ordered, that Peter Brook, Col. Holland, Henry Brooker and Col. Charles White, be discharged of their imprisonment, and that the sequestrations of their Estates be suspended, and that the Commissioners for sequestration be and are hereby required to forbear any further proceed touching the sequestration of the Estates of them, or any of them. A Pardon for james Pyper, Samuel Eden, Richard jackman, Winifrid jones Wife of Edward jones, William Love, Henry Warner, jane Odford, Will. Auckland, William Helena, john Christopher, Agnes Hakewood, john Norris, Samuel Warren, otherwise Pulling, joane Skinner Wife of William Skinner, john Brodrip, Henry Sanson, otherwise Chippet, Gregory Sanson, john Hunt, Richard Green, Nicholas Watts and john Watts; and the judge's Certificate of the Crimes of which they were convicted were read, and the said Pardon upon the Question agreed unto. And it is Ordered, That the Lords Commissioners for custody of the Great Seal, do pass the said Pardon for them, and every of them, under the Great Seal of England. Ordered, That the Sheriffs and justices of Peace for the respective Counties, wherein the said Winifrid jones, William Love, john Christopher, john Brodrip, Henry Sanson, otherwise Chippet, Gregory Sanson, otherwise Chippet, john Hunt, Rich. Green, Nicholas Watts and john Watts, do send the forepeople into Foreign Parts or Plantations, according to the judge's Certificate. Ordered, That justice Newdigate do give order for the execution of Edward Weeks convict for Robery according to Law. The Committee unto whom it was referred to draw up a Proclamation, declaring the grounds and reasons for putting off Circuits for this time, reports the draught thereof, which being read, was a greed unto, and Ordered to be forthwith Printed and Published: which followeth. The PROCLAMATION. THe Parliament, for divers weighty reasons to them appearing, do Declare and Order, That the Circuits for the holding of Assizes and Trials of Nisi Prius for the several Counties of England and Wales be not held this present Vacation of Lent, 1659. And that all persons be discharged of their attendance thereon: and that this Order be forthwith Printed, and sent down to the respective Sheriffs, that notice may be taken thereof. Ordered, That the Bill for the Militia be reported on Monday morning the first business. Ordered, That the Committee touching Qualifications be revived, and sit this afternoon, and that they consider of Qualifications, as well as of persons that are to give Votes in Election, as of the persons to be Elected, LONDON Printed by john Redmayne in Lovels Court in Pater-noster-Rowe 1659. And are to be had at the Office of Intelligence. Numb. 6 A PERFECT DIURNAL: OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Monday 27. Feb. ORdered that the Sequestrations of the estates of Robert Pierpoint be suspended, and that the Commissioners for sequestrations do forbear to proceed therein until further order, and that the said Robert Pierpoint be and is hereby also discharged from any imprisonment or restraint. Ordered, that Earnestus Byron and Mr. Malcome Smith prisoners in the gatehouse be discharged of their imprisonment, and that the Sequestration of their estates be suspended, until the Parliament take further order. Ordered that Will. Cork, Timothy Cork, and Michael Bret junior, Sir Thomas Middleton, and Thomas Middleton his son, and the other persons who were taken upon surrender of Chirk Castle, have their liberty, and that the sequestrations of their estates be suspended, and that the Commissioners for sequestration do forbear any further to proceed in the sequestrations of their said estates, until the Parliament take further order. Resolved, that the Votes of the 17. of Septemb. 1659. touching the dissolving and disincorporating of the City of Chester, and for making void their Charter, and that the County Palatine of Chester be no distinct jurisdiction, be vacuated and made null and void. Ordered that the sequestrations of the estates of Mr. Thomas Fanshaw and Sir Thomas Leventhorp be suspended until the Parliament take further order. Resolved that William Lenthal Speaker of the Parliament, be and is hereby constituted Chamberlain of Chester, and chancellor of the County Palatine of Lancaster. Resolved, that an Act be brought in for reviving the jurisdiction of Chester and Lancaster, and that a Committee do bring in the said Act accordingly. Ordered that the Lord Kilmurry and his brother Mr. Thomas Needham Mr. Sperten and Mr. Reinald Lacie be discharged of their imprisonment, and that the sequestration of their estates be suspended until further order, and that it be referred to a Committee to consider who are in prison and upon what account, and who are fit to be discharged of their imprisonment, and the sequestration of their estates to be suspended, who are to meet this afternoon in the inner Court of Wards, and to report their opinion forthwith to the Parliament. A Report of an Oath to be taken by the Officers attending the Council of State, which was read. Resolved, that the Parliament doth approve of the said Oath, and that the Council of State, or any three of them, be and are hereby empowered and authorized to administer the said Oath to the respective officers and ministers appointed to attend the Council of State accordingly. A Report was also made from the Council of State of a Proclamation, which was this day read the first and second time and agreed unto, which followeth. By the Parliament. The Parliament being desirous that good order and discipline may be still continued in the Army, to the end that the soldiers thereof may not any wise be an oppression to the Country, and where as divers Officers of the Army whose Regiments Troops and Companies are quartered in several Counties of this Nation, do still continue hereabout the Town, & absent from their respective charges; doth therefore hereby require all such Officers of the Army forthwith to repair to their respective charges, and not to departed from them without special order from the Lord General, and in case that any of the Regiments, Troops, or Companies of the Army are removed from their quarters last assigned them without order from the Lord General, the Parliament doth require such Regiments Troops & Companies to return forthwith to their said last quarters formerly assigned them, or to such other quarters as shall be assigned them by directions from the Lord General: and the Parliament doth further require that such Regiments Troops or Companies, as are not removed do continue in the quarters last assigned unto them, and none of them to remove from thence without the special Order of the Lord General in that behalf. Ordered by the Parliament that this Proclamation be forthwith Printed and Published, Tho. St. Nicolas Clerk of the Parliament. Ordered, that all Sheriffs of the respective Counties within this Commonwealth, and all Mayors and other head Officers of the respective Corporations and Burroughs within the same, be and are hereby required to proclaim the said Proclamation in their respective Counties and Burroughs, Ordered that the Council of State do take care, to see that this Proclamation be proclaimed, and the said Order put in Execution accordingly: Upon a Report from the Council the House RESOLVED, That this House doth agree with the Council of State, that liberty be given to the Council of State, in case of special exigencies for the public safety to seize and secure any person or persons, that they shall have just grounds to suspect, to carry on any designs of public danger, though such Person or Persons be for the present Members of Parliament. A clause engrossed in Parliament was tendered to this Bill in these words, whether it be by pretence or colour of Authority from Charles Stewart, Son of the late King, or from any single Person whatsoever or otherwise: and the question being put that this clause be read, it passed with the Negative. And the said Act being put to the question passed. Ordered, That Sir john Temple do make Report of the state of the Navy, and that the same be taken into consideration on Wednesdry next, upon a Report of an Information given to the Council of State which was read. The House Resolved, That Sir john Seymer a Member be discharged of his imprisonment, and every other Member of Parliament, restrained by Colonel Okey be discharged of their imprisonment and restraint, and that the matters in this Report concerning the City of Bristol, and the safety and peace of the Nation be referred to the Council of State to do herein as they shall think fit. Ordered, That the Information given concerning Coll Okey be referred to the Council of State to examine the same, and Report their Opinion therein to the Parliament. Resolved, That it be referred to the Council of State to dispose of the Post-Office for the best advantage of the Commonwealth. The humble Petition of William Withering Esquire was read. Ordered, That the Petition of Mr. Withering be referred to the Council of State to examine the matters of fact, and also to hear all parties claiming interest in the said Post Office, and to examine their respective interest to the said Post Office, and to State matters of Fact, and report their opinion therein to the Parliament. Upon a Report from the Council of of State, the House Resolved that john Thompson Esquire, be one of the Secretaries of State. Resolved, That john Thurloe Esquire be appointed another Secretary of State. A Bill for settling the Honours and Manors of Hampton Court, and other Lands upon his Excelcy George Monck and his Heirs, was this day read the second time. Resolved, That there be a full addition of Lands to the Lands mentioned in this Bill. Resolved, That this Bill be committed upon the whole Debate with the former Vote to the former Committee. Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee, to whom the Bill for settling Lands on General George Monck is referred, to consider how the Title of the Hamper Office stands, and if they find the Title to be clear in the state, that the same be conferred on Dr. Clergius: But if it appears that the Title is not clear in the state, that then the said Committee consider of some other Office to be conferred on the said Dr. Clergius, and report their opinion therein to the Parliament. A Bill for dissolving this present Parliament was this day read the first time. Resolved, That this Bill be red the second time on Wednesday morning next. Ordered, That it be referred to the Commit that brought in the Bill for dissolving the Parliament, to bring in a form of a Writ for Elections of Members to sit and serve in Parliament, and how and in what manner the new Parliament shall be summoned, and that they Report their opinion herein to the Parliament with all speed. Resolved, That the House at the arising be adjourned until Wednesday morning next, saving power to all the Committees to sit notwithstanding the said Adjournment. An Act for the settling the Militia's in the respective Counties of this Common wealth was this day read the first time. Ordered, That this Bill be read the second time on Wednesday morning next, the first business nothing to intervene. Ordered, That john Vaughan Esq; be and is hereby discharged from being Sheriff of the County of Caernavan so this next year, and that Rowland Gwinn Esq; be Sheriff for the said County of Caernavan for this next year, and that the Lords Commissioners for the great Seal of England, do pass a Patent or Commission for him to be Sheriff of the said County accordingly. London, Printed by john Redmayne in Lovets. Court in Pator-Noster-Row. 1660. Numb. 7. A PERFECT DIURNAL OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Wednesday, 29. Febr. 1659. Ordered, THat the Thanks of this House be given unto Mr. Calamy for his great pains taken yesterday in Margaret's Church Westminster, in carrying on the work of Thanksgiving for the Union of the Parliament, and restoring the Members of Parliament to the discharge of their trust; and that he be desired to print his Sermon. Ordered, That the thanks of this House be given unto Mr. Manton for his great pains taken yesterday in carrying on the work of thanksgiving at Margaret's Church Westminster, for the union of the Parliament, and restoring the Members to the discharge of their trust, and that he be desired to print his Sermon. Ordered, That Sir Gilbert Gerard, and Colonel Lee, do give them the thanks of the House accordingly. Ordered, That it be referred to a Committee, to consider of settling of Ministers, and of all matters concerning Religion and the Confession of Faith, and present their opinions herein to the Parliament what they think fit to be done, by Friday next, who are to meet this afternoon at two of the clock, in the Speakers chamber. An Act for security and repayment of such sums of money as shall be advanced by the Lord Mayor, aldermans and Commons of the City of London, was this day read the first and second time, and committed unto a Committee, who are to meet in the Inner Court of Wards this afternoon at two of the clock. A Bill for settling the Militia of the City of London and the Liberties thereof, was this day read the first and second time. Resolved, That Major General Brown be inserted into the Bill one of the Commissioners for the Militia of the City of London. Resolved, That this Bill be committed unto a Committee, who are to meet this afternoon at two of the clock in the Exchequer-chamber, and all that come to have Voices. A Bill for settling the Militia of the several Counties of England, Wales, and of Berwick upon tweed, was this day read the second time, and committed to the same Committee, that the Bill for the Militia of the City of London is committed. Ordered, That the Report of the Qualifications of Members to sit and serve in Parliament, be made to morrow morning at Ten of the Clock. The Bill declaring this present Parliament to be dissolved, was this day read the second time. Ordered, That the Committee to whom it is referred to consider of the Form of Writs, do bring in an Act for settling the Form of Writs, and do also bring in a Clause in that Act to dissolve this present Parliament, and that they bring it in on Friday next. Ordered, That further power be given to the Committee to whom it is referred to consider of Matters of Religion, and the Confession of Faith, to consider of such Ministers as are in Live upon Sequestrations, and of Ministers sequestered, and to examine the business touching such Ministers in Wales, as have been put out of their Live, and state matters of Fact, and Report it to the Parliament. LONDON, Printed by Tho. Newcomb living in Thames-street, over against Baynard's Castle, 1660. Numb. 8 A PERFECT DIURNAL: OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Thursday 1. March. Ordered, THat this morning the House do receive Reports from the Committee for Religion, and spend one hour therein every morning, and that Mr. Speaker do put the House in mind thereof. Ordered, that Sir Gilbert Gerard Knight be and is hereby constituted and appointed Custos Rotulorum for the County of Middlesex, to hold, exercise, and enjoy the said office as fully and amply, a any person formerly might and ought to hold and execute the same. Ordered, That Coll. Norton, Sir William Lewis, Mr. Bulkley, Mr. Grove, Mr. Button, and Mr. Whitehead, be added Commissioners for custody of the new Forest, for the preservation of the timber, Wood and Vert in the said Forest, and that any four of the said Committee be a Quorum. Ordered, That john Alderton Mayor of Guildford, Henry Baldwyn, and john How, be added Commissioners for the Assessment for the County of Surrey, and the said Commissioners be, and are hereby Authorized and required to sit and act as Commissioners for the Affessements, as fully to all intents and purposes, as if they had been named in the Act entitled An Act for raising a 100000 l. a month upon England, Scotland, and Ireland, for six months. A Bill for repeal of two Acts for Sequestrations, was this day read the first time. Resolved, That this Bill be now read the second time, and upon the question it was committed unto the Committee that brought in the said Bill, who are to meet at two of the clock this afternoon in the Inner Court of Wards. Upon a Report from the Committee, concerning distressed Widows, Orphans, Maimed Soldiers, etc. Ordered, That the sum of 2000 l. formerly ordered for relief of the poor Widows, Orphans, and Maimed Soldiers, be charged to be paid out of the first moneys that shall come into the Exchequer, other than the Customs and Excise. Ordered, That it be referred to a Committee, to consider how and in what manner the said Widows, Orphans, and Maimed Soldiers at Ely-house may be provided for and paid for the future, with the least prejudice, and most case to the Nation; and how a weekly revenue may be settled for their maintenance, and how the Maimed Soldiers may be disposed of, so as the Nation may be eased of the charge, and how they may be provided of a preaching Minister. Which Committee are to meet this afternoon at two of the clock in the Exchequer Chamber. Ordered, That the Committee of the poor Knights at Windsor be revived and joined to the Committee touching the Widows and maimed Soldiers at Ely House and the Savoy. Ordered, That it be referred to a Committee to take into consideration the state of the Revenues of the Commonwealth, and to present to the Parliament what the charge of the Commonwealth is, what Obstructions hinder the bringing in the Revenue, and how the Revenue may be managed for the best advantage of the Commonwealth, who are to meet in the Treasurie-Chamber with power to send for persons, papers, and what else may conduce to the business. Ordered, That the several Commissioners for the Assessments in the several Counties, Cities and Borroughs of this Commonwealth do take special care to put the Act entitled An Act for an Assessment of 100000. l. by the month, upon England, Scotland and Ireland for six months, in speedy and effectual execution; and that the Members of Parliament who serve for the respective Counties, Cities and Burroughs, do send down this Order into the respective Counties, Cities and Burroughs, And that this Order be Printed and Published. The humble Petition of the surviving Warden and Assistants, with the Brethren of the Trinity House of Deptford Strand, for relief of distressed Mariners, their Orphans and Widows which are fallen into necessity, poverty and need, was read. Ordered, That this Petition be referred to a Committee to consider of this petition, examine the business, state matters of fact, and Report their Opinion therein to the Parliament, who are to meet this afternoon at three of the clock in the Duchy Court. Resolved, That the time of the dissolution of this Parliament be at or before the fifteenth day of this instant March. Resolved, That after the business concerning Religion be over, every morning the House do proceed upon the Bill for settling the Militia until it be finished. Ordered, That the Members that do serve for the several Counties, Cities and Burroughs do bring in the names of Commissioners for the Militia. Resolved, That the Council of State have the trust of ordering the Houses, Forests, Chases and Parks belonging to the Commonwealth, and of disposing the Care and Custody thereof and of the places and services relating thereunto, and of the Timber and Wood growing and being in any of the Forests, Chases and Parks as shall be from time to time necessary for the best advantage of the Commonwealth. Ordered, That Sr. Anthony Ashley Cooper be added a Commissioner for Custody of New Forest. Ordered, That a Committee do repair to the Lord Mayor, aldermans and Commons of the City of London & propound unto them the desire of the Parliament that they will forth with advance so much moneys as the Assessments for the City will amount unto for the present service of the Army and Navy instead of the money by them offered to be advanced upon security of the Assessments. LONDON Printed by john Redmayne in Lovels Court in Pater-noster-Rowe 1659. And are to be had at the Office of Intelligence. Numb. 9 A PERFECT DIURNAL OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Friday, March 2. 1659. A Bill for approbation of Ministers, before they be admitted to any public Benefice, was this day reported from the for Religion, read the first and second time, and committed to the same Committee that brought in the Bill, with an addition of several Members thereunto, and with power to consider of the Fees of the Register, and to consider of the Ministers doing their duty, and the Committee is ordered to bring in the Bill with all convenient speed. The Confession of Faith, presented from the Assembly of Divines by Doctor Burgess, and others of the Assembly, Friday the Five and twentieth day of September 1646. was reported and read. Resolved, That the House doth agree to this public Confession of Faith contained in all the Chapters, except the Thirty and thirty one Chapters. Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee that brought in this Confession, to bring in an Act declaring and owning this to be the public Confession of Faith, of the Church of England. Ordered, That the Thirtieth Chapter of Church Censures, and the One and thirtieth Chapter of Synods and Counsels be referred back to the same Committee that brought in the Confession of Faith to consider thereof, and to confer with such persons thereupon as they shall think fit, and present their opinion therein to the Parliament. Upon Report from the Council of State, that the Lord General Monck be Commissionated one of the Generals of the Fleet for the next Summer's expedition; And that Colonel Edward Montague be one other of the Generals of the Fleet for the next Summer's Expedition. Resolved, That the House doth agree with the Council of State, that the Lord General Monck be Commmissionated one of the Generals of the Fleet for the next Summer's expedition. Resolved, That the House doth agree with the Council of State, that Colonel Edward Montague, be one other of the Generals of the Fleet, for the next Summer's expedition, and that a Commission be prepared and granted to him accordingly. Resolved, That William Androse of Bridgwater be a Commissioner for the Assessments in the County of Somerset, in stead of Tho. Andrews mentioned by mistake as a Commissioner for the said County, in the Act of Assessments entitled, An Act for an Assessment of 100000 l. by the month upon England, Scotland and Ireland, for six months; And that the said Tho. Andrews do forbear to act by virtue of the said Act, and the said William Androse is hereby impowered and authorised to fit and act as a Commissioner for the Assessments as sully to all intents and purposes as if he had been rightly named in the said Act. Ordered, That Hugh powel, Morgan Jones, James Penry, Rowland Lloyd, William Bowen and Thomas powel be and are hereby nominated and appointed Commissioners for the Assessment in the County of Brecknock; And that they and every of them be and are hereby impowered and authorised to sir and act as Commissioners for the Assessments as fully to all intents and purposes, as if they had been named in the Act entitled, An Act for the Assessment of 100000 l. by the month upon England, Scotland and Ireland, for six months. The like Orders passed for Sir Francis Hollis Baronet to be one of the Commissioners for the Assessment in the County of Wilts and the County of Dorset. For Robert Pemberton, Robert Ivory, and Robert How, for the Borough of S. Alban. For Cant. William Meredith, Richard Evans of Collenny, William Dear of Lluntrit Major, Nicholas Robin, Miles Matthew of Blaengwawre, Edward Jones of S. Michaelston, and William Watkins for the County of Glamorgan. For Edward Exton, Nicholas Clements, William Stanley, Peter Clungion, and Henry Pitt Aldermen, for the County of Southampton. For Thomas Lord Viscount Wenman, Sir Thomas Spencer Baroner, Sir Thomas Penniston Baronet, Thomas Cobb, Miles Fleetwood, Edward Clerk, George Crook, Crompion Read, Robert Dormer, Vincent Barry, George Greenwood, and Arthur Jones Esquires, for the County of Oxford. For the Borough of Albrough in the County of Suffolk, the Bailiffs for the time being, Francis Bacon Recorder, Richard Brown and William Skippon Gent. For the Corporation of Bury S. edmond's in the County of Suffolk, John Southerby Esq; Recorder, John Clark Esq; John Moody Alderman, Thomas Chaplin, and Jasper Shepherd, Gent. For the County of Caermarthen, Sir Erasmus Philips and Sir Edward Mansell Baronet's, Edward Rice, Nicholas Williams, James Jones, Thomas Gwyn, john powel the elder, Owen Price, Morgan jones, Walter jones, Thomas Evans, Humphrey Brown, Rawley Mansell, Owen Brickstock, William Lloyd, Lewis Lloyd, Henry Mansell, Philip Vaughan, Captain William Slowman, Richard Lewis, Robert Birt Esqs the Mayor of Caermarthen pro tempore, Anthony jones Alderman, Rowland Philips, Edward Doonligh, john Price, john Philip's; Morgan Lloyd, Maurice Thomas, Mugulstone Allen, john Evans, Richard Williams, james Lewis, and Howell Philips. For the City of Sarum and Close of the same, Robert Good, john Holt Esqs For the County of Cardigan, James Lewis Junior; John Vaughan Junior, Thomas Evans, William Lloyd of Bronwith, Will. Lloyd, Richard Jones, Reinold Jenkins Esqs David Lloyd of Alt-yr-Odin, Thomas Powel, Howell Philips, and Thomas-Jenkins Gent. For the City of Westminster, Sir Gilbert Gerard Baronet, Sir William Waller, Sir Anthony Erby, Sir William Plater, Sir William Wheeler, Knights, William Bell, Henry Perk, and Gabriel Beck Esqs The House adjourned till two of the Clock in the afternoon. Afternoon. The House had under consideration consideration, the Bill for settling the Militia, and made some further progress therein. They also passed an Act for securing the 27000 l. advanced by the Lord Mayor, and Commons of the City of London. Resolved, That the Members of this House be enjoined to take special care, that to the best of their Judgements, the Commissioners of the Militia which they present, be persons well affected to the Cause of the Parliament. Ordered, That the Letters, and public dispatches out of Ireland, which were brought by Colonel jemple and others, and are directed to Mr. Speaker, be sent to the Council of State, to consider, and take order therein, and present their opinion therein to the Parkament, if they see cause. Ordered, That the Council of State, do give order for payment of the 2000 l. to the poor Widows, Orphans, and maimed Soldiers of Ely-House, and the Savoy Hospital. The Committee to whom it was referred to consider what Votes were fitting to be expunged, made Report of several Votes to be expunged. Resolved, That the Parliament doth agree with the Committee, that the several Orders made against Denzil Holles Esq; touching his impeachment, and the exclusion of him out of the Parliament, be discharged and obliterated. The like Order passed for expungiug the Votes against Sir Robert Pie, and Major Harley. The House this day passed the Act for repealing of two Acts of Sequestration, and ordered it to be forthwith printed and published. Resolved, That Commissions be granted under the Great Seal, unto General George Monek, and General Edward Montague, to be Generals of the Fleet for the next Semmers Expedition, and that the Commissioners for the Great Seal do pass Commissions to them under the Great Seal of England accordingly. Resolved, That General Edward Montague do forthwith go to the Fleet. LONDON, Printed by Tho. Newcomb living in Thames-street, over against Baynard's Castle, 1660. Numb. 10 A PERFECT DIURNAL: OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT Published according to Order. Saturday 3. March. Ordered, THat Charles, now Earl of Warwick, be and is hereby constituted Custos Rotulorum for the County of Essex, to hold, exercise and enjoy, the said Office in as full and ample manner to all intents and purposes as any person or persons formerly held and enjoyed the same. The Bill for reviving the jurisdictions of the Counties Palatine of Lancaster and Chester, was this day read the first and second time, and upon the question, committed with power to revive the Duchy of Lancaster: who are to meet on Monday at two of the Clock in the aftenoon in the Duchy Court. A Letter from Colonel Whichcot from Windsor Castle, the 22 Feb. 1659. and a Warrant of the 27 of Novemb. 1656. signed Herald Laurence Precedent, directed to the Governor of Windsor Castle, to receive into his charge John Earl of Crawford Lindsey, and another Warrant, signed Herald Laurence Precedent, dated 17 jan. 1656. directed to the Governor of Windsor Castle, to take into his charge the body of the Lord Sinclare: and another Warrant dated 14 january, 1656. signed Oliver P. to detain and keep under impisonment the body of the Earl of Liwtherdale, which were read. Ordered, That the Earl of Crawford Lindsey the Earl of Lawderdale, and the Lord Sinclare, now prisoners in Windsor Castle, shall be discharged of their imprisonment, upon giving security to the Council of State, unto whom it is referred to take the same, not to act any thing prejudicial to this Commonwealth. Ordered, That it be referred to the Council of State, upon conference with the Generals at Sea, or either of them, to nominate and approve of all the Captains and Lieutenants to be employed in the Navy, and that the Generals at sea, or either of them, under the Seal of the Admiralty, do grant Commissions, unto such Captains and Lieutenants as they shall approve of accordingly, or in their absence, to the Commissioners of the Admiralty. Ordered, That it be referred to a Committee to send for Dr. Reynolds and Dr. Owen, and to examine the business concerning Dr. Reynolds and Dr. Owen, touching the Deanary of Christ Church, and that the Committee to state matters of fact, and report it to the Parliament on Thursday next, and that Dr. Owen be summoned forthwith to attend the said Committee. Ordered by the Parliament. THat Sir William Robert's Knight, William Warren of Wapping Esq; John Limbery & William Northey Esqrs be and are hereby nominated and appointed Commissioners for the Assessment in the County of Middlesex, and that they and every of them be and are hereby impowered and authorized to sit and Act as Commissioners for the Assessments as fully to all intents and purposes, as if they had been named in the Act Entitled, An Act for an Assessment of 100000 l. by the Month upon England, Scotland and Ireland, for six Months. Resolved, That General Montague be and is hereby constituted and appointed one of the Commissioners for the Admiralty, and that he be and is hereby impowered and authorized to act as one of the Commissioners for the Admiralty, as fully to all intents and purposes as any other the Commissioners may or aught to do. Ordered, That no persons go as Chaplains in any of the Ships, but Ministers, or such as shall be approved of by the Generals at Sea. A Report was made of moneys charged on the Assessment, for the use of the Navy, and what have been received thereupon, and also an Estimate of the Debts of the Navy due unto the first of this instant March. Ordered, That the Council of State, with the Generals at land and sea, do advise with the Committee of the Army, Commissioners of the Admiralty and Navy, and the Committee of the Revenue about the charge of the Debts of the Commonwealth, with the incomes, and to consider how the Forces at land and sea may be so retrencht, as that the charges may not exceed the incomes, and how the Debts may be satisfied, and Monies proportioned betwixt the Army and Navy. Upon a Report from the Commissioners of the Admiralty and Navy, it was ordered that the Commissioners of the Admiralty and Navy, be and are hereby impowered to place Pursers in stead of Cheques and Stewards, if they see cause. Ordered, That it be referred to the Commissioners of the Admiralty, to take care, and they are hereby impowered to bring the late Commissioners for Prize Goods to an account, for the Arrears remaining in their hands, and also to get in such moneys as have been impressed by the late Committee for the Navy, or others, to any person or persons not yet accounted for, and that the Prize Goods be disposed of, and employed to the use of the Navy, and that the said Commissioners for the Admiralty do also take care of such Prizes as are or shall be brought in by the ships of this Commonwealth, and the Commissioners of the Admiralty are hereby impowered to proceed in a summary way touching Merchants Ships of this Commonwealth, surprised by the Enemy, and retaken by the State's Frigates. Resolved, That Dr. Walker and Dr. Turner only, be judges of the Court of Admiralty and Probate of Wills. Resolved, That Dr. Wiseman be Advocate of the Commonwealth, instead of Dr. Walker. LONDON Printed by john Redmayne in Lovels Court in Pater-noster-Rowe 1659. And are to be had at the Office of Intelligence. Numb. 11. A PERFECT DIURNAL OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Monday, March 5. 1659. AN Act declaring the Public Confession of Faith of the Church of England, was this day read the first, second and third time, and passed: Ordered that it be forthwith printed and published. Ordered, That it be referred to Dr. Reynolds, Mr. Calamy, and Mr. Manton, to examine the same at the Press, and also to examine the Scriptures for proof of every Article, and insert the same in the Margin of the Book. Orderd, That Major john Blackmore be and is hereby discharged from being Sheriff of the County of Devon, and that the Gentlemen who serve for the said County do presently bring in Three Names, that out of the same the Parliament may approve of one to be Sheriff of the said County. Resolved, That the Sheriff for the County of Sussex be discharged, and the New Sheriff be and is hereby approved of, and that he do forthwith sue out his Patent. Resolved, That Edmund Waring Sheriff of Shropshire, be discharged of being Sheriff, and that the Gentlemen who serve for the said County do present Three Names to morrow morning, out of which the Parliament may nominate one to be Sheriff of the said County. Resolved, That Mr. Crowcher be discharged from being Sheriff of Hampshire, and that the Members of Parliament who serve for the said County do present the Names of Three Persons to morrow morning, out of which the Parliament may nominate and approve one to be Sheriff. Ordered, That the Members of Parliament do bring in the Names of Sheriffs to morrow morning, for the approbation of the Parliament, in such places where they desire the old Sheriff● should de discharged. Ordered, That a Proclamation do issue forth for putting all the Laws and Statutes against Popish Recusants, Priests and Jesuits, in speedy and effectual execution; and that a Committee do bring in the Proclamation accordingly. Ordered, That the sum of Twenty pounds shall be given by every Sheriff to such person or persons as shall discover any Popish Priest or Jesuit, upon the Conviction of every such Priest or Jesuit; and that the same shall be allowed to the respective Sheriffs upon their respective Accounts; and that the said Reward be inserted in the Proclamation. The humble Address of the Mayor, Burgesses, and other Inhabitants of the Town of Lyme in the County of Dorset, was read, which followeth. To the Right Honourable, the Commons of England Assembled in Parliament: The humble Address of the Mayor, Burgesses, and other Inhabitants of the Town of Lyme in the County of Dorset. Humbly showeth, THat though we are a small, and in ourselves an inconsiderable People, yet it pleased the most wise and powerful God to make us among others instrumental for your preservation from the violence of the late King, his evil Counsellors and their Adherents, before that illegal force of your own Armed Guards upon you in the year 1648. And we hope, in some degree and measure (according to our capacity) successfully helpful for your late Restitution, which we have not only endeavoured by our Prayers, but also by taking Arms for you, when yet we had but little, or no hope of effecting your Readmission. And therefore we have taken this boldness upon us of Addressing ourselves to this Honourable House; that by so doing, we may manifest our dislike of that long continued Force upon you, (the source and spring of all those evils that have befallen these almost ruined Nations) Our adhering to you in our affections whilst under that force; Our cordial rejoicing in the wonderful providence of God shown in your Restitution to sit, and exercise the Trust reposed in you, (which we judge the only probable means under God of healing our breaches, and restoring our paths to dwell in) Our revived hopes of much approaching good to these Nations by your wise and moderate Counsels; Our unchangeable resolution of adhering to you in the defence of your just Privileges and Authority, with the uttermost hazard of our lives and fortunes; and to acquiesce in such a settlement as your grave wisdom shall judge best for us and these distressed Nations: For the effecting whereof, you shall not fail of the most importunate prayers of Your faithful Servants to command. Resolved, That the Thanks of the Parliament be given unto the Mayor, Burgesses, and other Inhabitants of the Town of Lyme; and that Mr Moor do give them the thanks of the Parliament accordingly. The House likewise agreed upon the Militia's of the Counties of Salop, Warwick, Norfolk, Devon, the City of Westminster, the City of Exeter, the Borough of Southwark, and the places adjacent, Radnor, Somerset, the County of York, City of Worcester, the County of Gloucester, City and County of Gloucester, Essex, City of Norwich, County of Lincoln and City and County of the same, County of Cambridge, Middlesex, County of Dorset, the Town and County of Poole, the Hamlets of the Tower of London, County of Oxford and City of the same, County of Sussex, County of Wilts, and the County of Cornwall. Ordered, That such Justices of the Peace who were formerly of the Quorum, And such other Justices as the Commissioners for the Great Seal shall think fit to nominate, any five, four, or three of them be of the Quorum, And the Lords Commissioners for the Great Seal are to issue forth Commissions accordingly. Ordered, That the SOLEMN LEAGVE AND COVENANT be Printed and Published, and set up and forthwith Read in every Church, and also once every year according to former Order of Parliament, and that the said Solemn League and Covenant be also set up in this House. LONDON, Printed by Tho. Newcomb living in Thames-street, over against Baynard's Castle, 1660. Numb. 12 A PERFECT DIURNAL OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Tuesday 6. March. Resolved, THat Matthew Heale Esq; be and is hereby nominated and approved of, to be Sheriff for the County of Devon: for the year ensuing, and that the Lords Commissioners for Custody of the great Seal do pass a Patent to him under the great Seal to be Sheriff of the said County of Devon: accordingly. Resolved, That William Okeley Esq; be and is hereby nominated and approved of, to be Sheriff for the County of Salop, for the year ensuing, and that the Lords Commissioners for Custody of the great Seal do pass a Patent to him under the great Seal, to be Sheriff of the said County of Salop. accordingly. The Petition of John Lambert major General was Read. Resolved, That the Parliament doth approve of what the Council of State have done in committing of Colonel John Lambert to the Tower. Resolved, That Sir Arthur Hesilrig do attend the Parliament to morrow morning. Resolved, That the Council of State be enjoined to take special care of the Safety and Peace of the Nation, and to proceed vigorously in securing such persons as they shall think dangerous to the Peace and safety of the Nation. Resolved, That Colonel Overton be and is hereby discharged, from being Governor of Hull, and that his Commission to be Governor there, and to be Colonel of a Regiment of Foot be and are hereby revoked and made void. The House adjourned until three of the clock. Afternoon. Ordered, That the Report touching the commissioners of the Customs be made to morrow morning the first business. The House made a further progress in the Militia's of the several Counties, and passed the Militia's of Surrey, North-wales, Southwales, Bedford, Carmarthen and Hertford. Mr. Speaker acquaints the Parliament, that divers persons with store of Arms are apprehended, and at the door. Resolved, That the Sergeant do detain the persons taken with Arms until the Council of State do sit, and that no body be permitted to speak with them. The House likewise passed the Militia's of Berks, Kent, Suffolk, Southampton, Nottingham, Derby, Monmouth, the City of Bristol, the Town of Barwick, Stafford, Hereford, the Town of Southampton. Resolveth That the Earl of Bedford be and is hereby Constituted Custos Rotulorum for Bedfordshire, to hold and enjoy the same in as full, and as ample a manner as any other person, or persons formerly held or enjoyed the same, and that Coll. John Okey be and is hereby discharged from being Custos Rotalorum of the said County. Ordered, That the fortnight's pay formerly ordered to the Gent of Oxfordshire, beforthwith paid unto them, and that the Committee for the Army do take care to pay it. Ordered, That the Pistols, Saddles, and other goods that were taken from the Lord Falkland in or since August last be restored to him and that he takes them where he finds them. Resolved, That Mr. Henry Ashurst be added a Commissioner for the Militia of the City of London. Ordered, That William Beecher Esq; john Thompson Esq; john Charnocke Esq; Henry Chester Esq; Oliver Luke Esq; Sir William Palmer, Sir Thomas Alston Baronnet, john Alston, john Neale, john Harvey, William Butler, Walter Rolt, Edward Cator Esquiers, be and are hereby nominated and appointed Commissioners for the Assessment in the County of Bedford, and that they and every of them be and are hereby empowered and Authorized, to sit and Act as Commissioners for the Assessments, as fully to all intents and purposes, as if they had been named in the Act Entitled an Act for an Assessment of 100000 l by the Month, upon England, Scotland and Ireland for six Months. Ordered, That if the Members, whosoever for any County do not present Commissioners for the Militia, that then the Gent. who serve for any other County, do bring in Names to be inserted into the Bill. LONDON Printed by john Redmayne in Lovels Court in Pater-noster-Rowe 1659. And are to be had at the Office of Intelligence. Numb. 13. A PERFECT DIURNAL OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Wednesday, March 7. 1659. THe House had under consideration the Bill for approbation of Ministers, and agreed upon several Amendments to be made thereunto, and likewise referred it to a Committee to bring in a Clause to be inserted in the said Bill, to authorize and empower the Approvers to delegate other persons to approve Ministers in several places of these Nations remote from London, for ease of the charge and trouble of Ministers in making long Journeys, and intedious attendance to be approved, and other Clauses upon the debate of the House. The House this day passed an Act for explanation of certain Clauses and Prouisoes inan Act of this present Parliament, Entitled, An Act for the continuance of the Customs & Excise, from the last of Feb. 1659. until the Twenty fourth day of June 1660. and ordered the same to be printed and published. Ordered. That it be referred to the committee of the Revenue, to consider of the duty of Prisage, and to settle the difference about the same, and report to the Parliament their Proceed therein, and in case they cannot end the difference, then to state the matter of Fact, and report it to the Parliament, with their opinion therein. Colonel Rich being brought to the House door, The House Resolved, That colonel Rich be called in. A Letter from Colonel Ingoldsby from Bury, dated the fifth of March 1659. and an Information given in by Cornet Robert Thornback against colonel Rich, were reported from the Council of State, and read. Colonel Rich standing up in his place, denied the charge laid against him, and said, that he is a stranger to all represented. Resolved, That the Parliament doth approve of what the Council of State have done concerning the commitment of Col. Rich, and bringing of him to the Parliament, being a Member of the House. Ordered, That it be referred to the Council of State further to examine the whole matter charged against Col. Richardo, and what else concerneth the business, and forthwith to state matter of fact and report it to the Parliament. Resolved, That colonel Rich be and is hereby enjoined to attend the Council of State from time to time, upon examination of this business. Several Examinations are also reported from the Council of State, touching Sir Arthur Hesilrigg, and the whole matter thereupon depending before the said Council, touching several Informations given in to the Council against Sir Arthur Hesilrig. Sir Arthur Hesilrig standing up in his place, said he was not guilty of any thing wherewith he is charged. Ordered, That this business concerning Sir Arthur Hesilrig be referred back to the Council further to examine the business, and report it to the Parliament. The House likewise proceeded in the Act for the Militia, and approved of the Militia's for the county of Westmoreland, county of Cumberland, county of Chester, city of Chester, county of Bucks, and county of Durham. Ordered, That the House do proceed touching the Militia's to morrow morning, next after the business for Religion. Resolved, That the Parliament do proceed only with matters of Religion, the Militia, the Qualifications, and the Writs. LONDON, Printed by Tho. Newcomb living in Thames-street, over against Baynard's Castle, 1660. Numb. 14 A PERFECT DIURNAL: OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT Published according to Order. Thursday 8. March. Ordered, THat the Bill for the Militia be forthwith engrossed and brought in to morrow morning the first business. Ordered, That Colonel Birch do report the rest of the Names of the Commissioners for the Militia's, as soon as he cometh into the House. Ordered, That the Amendments to the Bill for the County Palatine of Lancaster, and Duchy of Lancaster, be reported to morrow morning. The Amendments to the Bill for Approbation of Ministers, was twice read, and upon the Question agreed unto. Ordered, That the said Bill be engrossed. A Proclamation for putting the Laws and Statutes against jesuites, Popish Priests and Recusants in speedy and effectual execution was read. Ordered, That it be referred to a Committee, to bring in an effectual short Proclamation for putting the Laws and Statutes against jesuites Popish Priests, and Recusants, and that the Bill for settling the Revenue of Recusants Lands be reported on Saturday morning next. The House likewise agreed upon the Names of the Commissioners of the Militia's for the County of Northampton, for the County of Northumberland, for the County of Lancaster, for the County of Rutland, for the County of Huntingdon, for the Town of Newcastle, for the County of Brocknock, for the County of Cardigan, for the County of Pembroke, and the the Town and City of Haverford-West, for the City of Oxford, for the City of Bristol. The House likewise added several Commissioners for the Counties following, viz. Kent, Devon, Bedford, Surrey, Essex, Berks, Hereford, Suffolk, Hampshire, Yorkshire, Wiltshire, Carmarthen, Oxfordshire, Cumberland, Norwich, Bedfordshire, York City, Middlesex. The Commissioners Names for North-Wales, were likewise read and approved. Ordered, That all the Names of Commissioners for the Militia, be engrossed in the Bill. Resolved, That the Militia of London be passed in a distinct Bill by itself, and that the Committee unto whom the Bill for the Militia of the City of London, be revived, and meet this Afternoon, and make their report to morrow morning. A Bill for calling and holding a Parliament the 25. of April 1660. was this day read the first time, and ordered to be read the second time to morrow morning at ten of the clock. Ordered, That it be referred to the Gentlemen of Bucks to bring in the names of three persons, out of whom the Parliament may Elect one to be Sheriff of the Countx of Bucks. The humble Petition of Captain john Stoaks late Commander in Chief of the Commonwealths-Fleet in the Mediterranean Seas was read. Ordered, That the Case of Capt. john Stoaks be referred to the Court of Admiralty, and that they determine it according to justice and Equity, and that the proceed at Law in the Upper Bench by william Winter against the said john Stoaks be stayed in the mean time. Upon a Report concerning the Courts of Admiralty and probate of Wills, Resolved, That all fees and perquisits payable to the judges of the Courts of Admiralty and Probate of Wills be reserved and answered to the Commonwealth. Resolved, That the Power of granting administrations and all other judicial sentences be by both the judges for Probate of Wills, and not by one of the judges only, and that no judicial Act or Sentence shall be granted by the said judges but only in the open Court. LONDON Printed by john Redmayne in Lovels Court in Paternoster Rowe 1659. 〈…〉 be had at the Office of Intelligence. Numb. 15. A PERFECT DIURNAL OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Friday, March 9 1659. A Proclamation for putting of all Laws and Statutes made against Seminary Priests, Jesuits, and Romish Priests in speedy and effectual execution, was this day reported, read the first and second time, and ordered to be engrossed. Ordered by the Parliament, That William Beecher, St. John Tompson Esquire, St. John Charnock Esquire, Henry Chester Esq; Oliver Luke Esquire, Sir William Palmer, Sir Thomas Alston Knight and Baronet, John Alston Esquire, John Neale Esquire, John Harvey Esquire, William Butler Esq; Walter Rolt Esq; Edward Caloe Esq; Samuel Bedford, be and hereby nominated and appointed Commissioners for the Assessment in the County of Bedford, and that they and every of them be and are hereby impowered and authorised to sit and act as Commissioners for the Assessments, as fully to all intents and purposes, as if they had been named in the Act entitled, An Act for an Assessment of One hundred thousand pounds by the month, upon England, Scotland and Ireland, for six months. Ordered by the Parliament, That the Bill for settling the Militia be forthwith examined and brought in, and that it be read forthwith, after the same is examined and brought in. An Act for the calling and holding of a Parliament at Westminster the Five and twentieth day of April One thousand six hundred and sixty, was this day read the second time, and upon the Question committed upon the Debate of the HOuse to a Committee, who are appointed to meet this afternoon in the Speakers Chamber, consisting of a considerable number of Members of the House, and all the Gentlemen of the Long-Robe, and also all that will come to have Voices. And the said Committee are further impowered to consider of the foresaid Qualifications, and to make such addition thereunto as is fit, and Report to the House. An Act for taking the Accounts, and redressing of Grievances concerning the Tithes and Churchlivings in Wales, and for the advancement of Religion and Learning there, was this day reported to the House, from the Committee for Religion, and read the first and second time, and committed to the same Committee that brought it in, with an addition of several Members unto the said Committee. The Qualifications of Members to sit and serve in Parliament formerly reported and read, were this day again read. Master Speaker acquainted the Parliament, that he had received Letters from the Sound. Ordered, That the said Letters be referred to the Council of State, to take the same into consideration. Resolved upon the Question by the Parliament, That the business of the Militia be taken into consideration to morrow morning the first business, nothing to intervene. LONDON, Printed by Tho. Newcomb living in Thames-street, over against Baynard's Castle, 1660. Numb. 16 A PERFECT DIURNAL: OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT Published according to Order. Saturday 10. March. A Bill for settling the Militia for the City of London and Liberties thereof, was this day read the first and second time, and upon the Question, committed. Resolved, That Alderman Major-General Brown's Name be placed in this Bill, next after Alderman Viner's. Resolved, That the same Qualifications be inserted in this Bill, as they are in the general Bill for settling the Militia. Resolved, That this Bill shall continue for one year, or until the Parliament take other order. Resolved, That the Bill for payment of certain Debts be brought in on Monday morning. The Amendments to the Bill for settling the Militia for the City of London were twice read, and upon the Question, agreed unto. Ordered, That this Bill be engrossed. Resolved, That Mr. Robert Diser of Brauhen Esq; be and is hereby nominared and approved of to be Sheriff of the County of Hertford, and that the Lords Commissioners for the Great Seal do pass a Patent to him to be Sheriff of the County of Hertford accordingly. The Bill for settling the Militia for England and Wales, was this day read the third time Resolved, That john Crew of Crew Hall be added a Commissioner for the Militia for the County of Chester. Resolved, That Henry Ashford do stand a Commissioner for the Militia in the County of Devon. Afternoon. Ordered, That Sir Eras. Philip's, & Sir Edward Mansell Barr. Edward Rice, Nicholas Williams James Jones, Thomas Gwin, john powel the elder, Owen Price, Morgan jones, Walter Jones, Thomas Evans, Humphrey Brown, Rowland Mansell, Owen Brickstock, William Lloyd, Lewis Lloyd, Henry Mansell, Philip Vaughan, Captain William Slowman, Richard Lewis, Robert Birt Esqrs, the Mayor of Caermarthen protempore, Anthony jones Alderman, Rowland Philips, Edward Doonligh, john Price, john Philips, Morgan Lloyd, Maurice Thomas, Magulstone Allen, john Evans, Richard Williams, james Lewis, and Howell Philips Gent. be and are hereby nominated and appointed Commissioners for the Assessment in the County of Caermarthen, and that they and every of them be and are hereby impowered and authorized to sit and act as Commissioners for the Assessments, as fully to all intents & purposes, as if they had been named in the Act Entitled, An Act for an Assessment of 100000 l. by the month, upon England, Scotland and Ireland, for six months. The House proceeded in the Bill for the Militia, & added many persons Commissioners for the Militia in the several Counties of England and Wales. Resolved That the Bill for the Militia of the City of Dondon be read on Monday morning next. The Names of the Commissioners in the said Bill, are as followeth, viz. Thomas Alleyn Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of the said City for the time being: Alderman Atkins. Ald. Foot. Ald. Fowke. Ald. Tho. Viner. Ald. Brown. Ald. Wil Thompson. Ald. Robinson. Ald. Bateman. Ald. Laurence. Ald. King. Ald. Boulton. Ald. Wale. Col. Bromfield. Rich. Ford Esq; Major Chamberlain. Wil Bateman Esq. john jolly Esqrs Wil Vincent Esqrs Wil Antrobus Esqrs john Wynne Esqrs Theo. Biddolph Esqrs Tho. Stean Esqrs Capt. Storey. Deputy johnson. john Saunders. john Bludworth Esq; Maximilian Beard Esq; Wil Eardly. Major john Alsop. Tho. Lenthall Esq; Col. Gower. Mr. Peter Mills. Mr. Nich. Penning. Capt. Cleggat. Sir Tho. Soame. Samuel vassal Esq; Maj. Gen. Phil. Skippon. Mr. Henry Ashurst. Ald. Pack. Ald. Dethick. Ald. Chiverton. Ald. Frederick. Ald. Milner. Ald. Love. Ald. Blackwell. Mr. Laurence Blomley. Mr. james noel Deputy cliff. Mr. Wil Knellin. Mr. john Maskall. Mr. Rich. Rives. Lieut. Col. jackson. Mr. Morris. Mr. john Bathurst. Mr. john Cook. Mr. Wil Allet. Mr. Tobias Aylmer. Deputy Minne. Mr. james Medlicot. Mr. john Taylor Esq; Mr. Tho. Cox. LONDON Printed by john Redmayne in Lovels Court in Pater-noster-Rowe 1659. And are to be had at the Office of Intelligence Numb. 17. A PERFECT DIURNAL OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Monday, March. 12. 1659. Ordered, THat the Examination of Sir George Booth, his Lady and Servants, be taken off the File and delivered to the said Sir George Booth. Upon a Report touching Trinity House. Resolved, That Alexander Bence be and is hereby approved of to be Master of the Trinity-House. Resolved, That Cap. Will. Rider be one of the New Wardens of Trinity-House. Ordered, That this Report be Recommitted, and that the Committee be and are hereby empowered to bring in Names of Wardens and Brethren, for the Trinity-House to morrow morning. A Proclamation Ingrossed in Parchment, for putting the Laws against Jesuits, Seminaries and Popish Priests, in effectual execution, was this day read the third time. Resolved, That this be the Title to this Bill, An Act and Declaration for putting the Laws against Priests and Jesuits, in speedy and effectual execution. And the said Bill so amended was upon the question passed. Ordered, That this Act be forthwith Printed and Published. Ordered, That a Bill be brought in to morrow morning for impressing of Mariners to serve in the Fleets and ships of this Commonwealth. Ordered, That Denzil Hollis Esq; be and is hereby constituted Custos Rotulorum of the County of Dorset, to hold, execute and enjoy the said Office, in as large and beneficial manner to all intents and purposes, as any other person or persons had, held, or enjoyed the same. A Bill Engrossed for settling the Militia of the City of London, was this day read the third time, and upon the question passed. Ordered, That this Act be forthwith printed and published. Ordered, That Edward Trussel Esq; be and is hereby nominated and appointed Sheriff for the County of Southampton, and that the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal do pass a Patent to him under the Great Seal, to be Sheriff of the County of Southampton accordingly. Ordered, That George Chetham of Turton Esq; be and is hereby nominated and approved of to be Sheriff of the County of Lancaster, and that the Lords Commissioners for the Great Seal do pass a patent to him under the Great Seal, to be Sheriff of the County of Lancaster accordingly. Ordered, That the Report concerning the Duchy of Lancaster be made to morrow morning. Ordered, That the Vote touching Sir Thomas Soame be discharged. Ordered, That the Reports touching Sir Andrew Dick and Mrs. Inglish be made to morrow morning. Ordered, That the Report touching Dr. Reynolds and Dr. Owen concerning the Deanery of Christ-Church, be made to morrow morning the first business. Resolved, That Thomas Catesby Esq; be and is hereby nominated and approved of to be Sheriff for the County of Bucks, and that the Lords Commissioners for the Great Seal do pass a Patent under the Great Seal for constituting him Sheriff of the said County of Bucks accordingly. The House resumed the Debate upon the Bill of the Militia, unto which a Proviso was tendered in these words: Provided that no Commissioner nor Commissionated Officer shall exercise any the powers or authorities herein mentioned, or any thing do in pursuance thereof, until that he in the presence of five or more of the said Commissioners, shall first acknowledge in these words following, viz. I do acknowledge and declare, That the War undertaken by both Houses of Parliament in their defence against the Forces raised in the name of the late King, was just and lawful; and that Magistracy and Ministry are the Ordinances of God. Which Clause was read the first and second time, and Ordered to be engrossed: The said Proviso was engrossed accordingly, and read, and Ordered to be part of the Bill; and the said Act so amended being put to the Question passed. Ordered, That this Act be forthwith printed and published. LONDON, Printed by Tho. Newcomb living in Thames-street, over against Baynard's Castle, 1660. Numb. 18 A PERFECT DIURNAL: OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Tuesday 13. March. Resolved, THat the Engagement appointed to be taken by Members of Parliament and others, in these words, viz. I do declare and promise, that I will be true and faithful to the Commonwealth of England, as the same is now established, without a King, or House of Lords, be discharged, and taken off the File. Resolved, That all Orders enjoining the taking of the said Engagement, be and are hereby vacuated & expunged out of the Journal Book of Parliament, and that Mr. Prin, Sergeant Maynard, and Col. Harley, do see the same expunged accordingly. Ordered, That it be referred to a Committee to consider what hath been done in this House concerning the Lord's House, who are to state the whole matter of fact, and report it to the Parliament to morrow morning, and to meet this afternoon in the Speakers Chamber. The House heard the Report touching matter of Fact concerning the Denary of Christ-Church in Oxford, with a Letter from Dr. Owen, dated at Stadham, March 5, 1659. which was read. Resolved, That Dr. Owen be and is hereby discharged from being Dean of Christ-Church, Oxon. Resolved, That Dr Reynolds be and is hereby restored to the Denary of Christ-Church, Oxon. with all Privileges, profits, and appurtenances to the said place belonging, and that Dr. Reynolds be put in possession of Christ-Church accordingly, and that the Subdean and Signior Cannon of Christ-Church do see this Order put in effectual execution, and that Dr. Reynolds be put in possession accordingly. Resolved, That Mr. Ambrose Upton be discharged from being a Collegiate Prebend of Christ-Church, Oxon. And that Dr. Mills be and is hereby restored to be Collegiate Prebend of Christ-Church aforesaid in the Room of the said Mr. Ambrose Upton with all Privileges, profits and appurtenances to the said place belonging, and that he be put in possession of the said Prebendary accordingly: And that the Subdean and Signior Cannon of Christ-Church do see this Order put in effectual execution, and that Dr. Mills be put in possession accordingly. The House received the Report from the Committee touching Maimed Soldiers, Widows, and Orphans. Resolved, That the council of State do forthwith pay 1700 l. out of their Contingencies for the present relief of the poor Widows, maimed Soldiers, and Orphans at Ely-house and the Savoy, and that the said 1700 l. be repaid to them out of the Public Revenue of the Exchequer. Ordered, That the particular persons named of the Committee for the maimed Soldiers, Widows and Orphans of Ely-house and the Savoy, be and are hereby authorized to reform abuses touching the Governors and Government of the Hospitals of the Savoy and Ely-house, and to call the Governors to account for moneys by them received, with power to settle the Government for the best advantage of the Commonwealth, and maintenance of the poor Widows, maimed Soldiers, and Orphans, and to remove such Officers as they think fit, and place others in their room, and report it to the Council of State, who are hereby authorized to confirm the same. Upon a Report from the Committee unto whom the Bill for dissolution of this present Parliament was referred, that the House do resume the business into their own consideration. Resolved, That the debate upon this business, be taken up at two of the clock this afternoon nothing to intervene. The House adjourned until two of the Clock in the afternoon. Afternoon. Ordered, That the sum of Six hundred pound with the Arrears, be continued and paid unto Sir John Stowell, and charged upon the same revenue it was formerly charged, until the Parliament take further order: and that the Council of State do sign from time to time to make payment thereof accordingly. Ordered, That the Bills for approbation of Ministers, and the Act for settling Lands on his Excellency the Lord General, be read to morrow morning the first business. The House likewise received the report of Amendments to the Bill for dissolving this Parliament, which was twice read, and upon the Question, agreed unto. They had also under consideration the Qualifications of Members to sit and serve in Parliament, and made some considerable progress therein. LONDON Printed by john Redmayne in Lovels Court in Pater-noster-Rowe 1659. And are to be had at the Office of Intelligence. Numb. 19 A PERFECT DIURNAL OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Wednesday, March 14. 1659. A Bill for Approbation and admittance of Ministers to public Benefices & Lectures, was this day read the third time, and the said Bill being put to the question, passed. Ordered that this Act be printed and published. The House resumed the debate upon the Qualifications, and Resolved, That all such Person and Persons who have Advised, Aided, or any ways Assisted or Abetted the Rebellion of Ireland, and all those who do profess the Popish Religion, are disabled to be elected Members to sit in Parliament. Resolved, That all and every person who have advised or voluntarily Aided, Abetted, or Assisted in any War against the Parliament, since the first day of January 1641. unless he or they have since manifested their good affection to this Parliament, shall be uncapable to be elected to serve Members in the next Parliament. Resolved, That he which shall enter into the Parliament, who is not qualified as aforesaid, shall be deemed no Knight, Citizen or Burgess, nor Baron for the Parliament, nor shall have any Voice, but shall be to all intents, constructions and purposes, as if he had never been returned nor elected Knight, Citizen, Burgess or Baron for the Parliament, and shall suffer such pains and penalties as if he had presumed to sit in the same without Election, Return, or Authority. Ordered, That Colonel Philip Jones, Evan Seys Sergeant at Law, Col. Rowland Dawkins, John Price, Evan Lewis, Robert Thomas, and John Bowen Esqs be and are hereby nominated and appointed Commissioners for the Assessments in the County of Glamorgan, and that they and every of them be and are hereby impowered and authorised to sit and act as Commissioners for the Assessment as fully to all intents and purposes, as if they had been named in the Act entitled, An Act for an Assefement of 100000 l. by the month upon England, Scotland and Ireland for six months. Ordered, That Evan Seys Sergeant at Law; and William Jones Esq; be and are constituted and appointed Judges for North-wales, and that a Patent be passed to them to be Judges for North-wales in usual form, and that Mr. Speaker do sign a Dockquet for passing the said patents to them under the great Seal, and that the Commissioners for custody of the great Seal of England do pass the said patents accordingly. The like Order passed for Mr. Foxwist Esq; to be second Judge in Chester. And for John Corbet Esq; to be Judge of the Circuit of Glamorgan, Brecknock, and Radnor, and also for Mr. Bennet Hoskins Esq; and Mr. Tho. Manby to be Judges of the Circuit of Carnarvan Cardigan and Pembroke. Afternoon. Ordered, That the Report concerning the Customs an●● 〈…〉 to morrow morning the first business. The House read Amen 〈…〉 for reviving of the Court of the Dutchy-●●a●●●er of Lancaster at Westminster, which was twice read. Resolved, That Sir Gilbert Gerard be Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Resolved, That Nicholas Lechmere Esq; be Attorney of the Duchy of Lancaster. And the Bill so amended was upon the question passed. The House read the Bill for Restoring of William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Parliament to be Chamberlain of Chester, which was read the first and second time, and upon the Question passed. Ordered, That Thomas Waller Sergeant at Law, be and is hereby constituted and appointed Chief Justice of Chester, in as large, ample, and beneficial manner, as any other person or persons formerly held and enjoyed the same, and that a Patent be passed, and that Mr. Speaker do sign a Docket for passing a Patent to the said Sergeant Waller, and that the Lords Commissioners for Custody of the Great Seal, do pass the said Patent under the Great Seal of England accordingly. Resolved, That the Council of State be and are hereby Authorised to issue forth Proclamations at any time until the first sitting of the next Parliament, against such persons as they shall find dangerous to the Peace and safety of the Commonwealth, who absent themselves from their dwellings and places of their habitation, to summon them to appear before them at a certain day, under such penalties as the case shall require, and as the Council of State shall think fit, to answer such matters as shall be objected against them by the Council of State. LONDON, Printed by Tho. Newcomb living in Thames-street, over against Baynard's Castle, 1660. Numb. 20. A PERFECT DIURNAL: OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Thursday 15. March. THe House read the Report concerning the prizage of Wines, and the opinion of the said Committee thereupon. Resolved, That the prisage Wines ought to pay no Tonnage or Custom. Refolved, That all such Customs as have been taken from the Lessee of the prizage Wines, or his Assigns, by the Customers, shall and aught to be allowed to him upon his Account, and defalked out of his Rents. The Bill for Confirmation of Ministers, settled in any Personage, Vicarage or Hospital within this Commonwealth, was this day read the first and second time, and committed unto a Committee, who were Ordered presently to withdraw, with power to consider how to continue the powers touching granting augmentations of Ministers, and to bring in the Names of persons to be trusties, and to take the Bill touching Wales formerly committed into consideration. The House likewise Ordered the payment of 5000 l. and of 4016 l. with Interest due unto Major General Brown, and formerly charged upon the Excise, one fourth part whereof presently, and the residue thereof at three three months by equal portions out of the present Receipt of the Excise, and that his acquittance testifying the Receipt thereof shall be a sufficient discharge. Resolved, that the sum of twenty thousand pounds be and is hereby conferred on his Excellency General George Monck, and that the same be charged upon the Receipts of the public Exchequer (other than the Excise, Customs and Assessments) and paid to the said General George Monck, his Executors, Administrators or Assigns, as the same shall come in, Ordered, that a Bill be brought in for payment of the said twenty thousand pound to General George Monck accordingly, and that Mr Pryn and Mr Scowen do bring in the said Bill accordingly. The House read the Bill enabling to sue Bonds and securities taken in the name of Oliver Lord Protector, or Richard Lord Protector, which was this day read the first and second time, and upon the Question passed. Ordered, that this Act be Print and published. Resolved that this be the Title of the said Act viz An Act for the payment of Debts due to the public. A Bill for countenancing the Receivers, and impowring them to get in the Rents and Revenues of Delinquents and Popish Recusants Estates, was this day read the first and second time, and so passed. Ordered, that the two Troops of Oxfordshire be paid their months pay, as the rest of the Army are paid. Resolved, that the business concerning Mr Long, be taken into consideration next after the business of General Monck. Ordered, that Sir Thomas Greisley Baronet, Sir john Curson Knight and Baronet, Walter Horton Esquire, Charles Agard Esquire, George Sidwell Esquire, Gilbert Thacker Esquire, and George Taylor Gent, be and are hereby nominated and appointed Commissioners for the Assessments in the County of Derby, and that they and every of them, be and are hereby empowered and authorized to sit and Act as Commissioners for the Assessments, as fully to all intents and purposes as if they had been named in the Act Entitled, An Act for an Assessment of one hundred thousand pound by the month, upon England, Scotland and Ireland for six months. The House adjourned until three of the clock. Afternoon. Resolved, that the grant of the Office of chief Register in Chancery made to Miles Corbet Esq; and Mr. Rob. Goodwin shall from henceforth cease and be void, & that the differences between Walter Long Esq; a member of Parliament, and the Lady Lermin touching the said Office, be and is hereby referred unto Donzill Hollis and Harbotle Grimstone, to determine the same. The House read a Bill for giving power to the Council of State during the Interval, in order to public safety, which after the first and second reading passed. Resolved, that the Letters Credentials from the King of Sweden given at Gottenburgh 13 Feb. 1660, and former Letters from the said King of Sweden, delivered in by Mr Speaker, be referred to the Council of State. The House also read the Credentials of Algernon Sidney and Sir Robert Honywood Knight, Plenipotentiaries to the King of Sweden. Ordered, that the Council of State do write such Letters credential for the said Plenipotentiaries as they shall think fit, and that Mr Speaker do sign the same, and seal the same with the Parliaments Seal. The House likewise read the Bill for continuing the Terms, Processes and Proceed of the four Courts of justice in Ireland, which being read the first and second time upon the Question passed. Likewise the Bill for reviving an Act for Impressing of Seamen was this day read the first and second time. Resolved, that this Act do continue until the 24 of june 1660 and no longer, and the said Bill so amended being put to the Question passed. Resolved that further power be granted unto the Council of State to issue their Warrants to the Commissioners of the great Seal, for the Authorising them to pass under the great Seal such Commissions or Plenipotentiaries, as the Council shall find necessary to foreign Ministers employed from this Commonwealth, and particularly for those employed in Sweden. The House also passed an Act for removing obstructions in bringing in the Assessments. Resolved, That power be and is hereby given to the Council of State to discharge Colonel John Lambert from his Imprisonment upon his Paroll or security, as they shall see cause. Resolved, That Dr. Wren be discharged of his Imprisonment, and that the Lieutenant of the Tower be and is hereby required to discharge him accordingly. Resolved, That the like power be and is hereby given to the Council of State to discharge any other person or persons that are imprisoned upon any crime committed against the State. Ordered, That the Act for the Ministers, the Act for the General, and the Act for dissolving this present Parliament be taken into consideration to morrow morning, nothing to intervene. Ordered, That the Petition of the Adventurers for Lands in Ireland be referred to the Council of Stare, to take the same into consideration, and to settle those that are already in possession, and supplying of Deficiencies out of Land forfeited to the Commonwealth. Ordered, That the trusties for sale of Lands forfeited to the Commonwealth for Treason, be and are required to forbear to sell and of the Lands or Estates of the Lord St. john, and of the Lord Craven, and a stop be and is nereby put to the selling of the same, and in selling of the Timber on their or either of their lands yet unsold. LONDON Printed by john Redmayne in Lovels Court in Pater-noster-Rowe 1659. And are so be had at the Office of Intelligence. Numb. 21. A PERFECT DIURNAL: OR The daily Proceed in PARLIAMENT. Published according to Order. Friday 16. March. THe Reader is to take notice that a Diurnal of this day's Proceed is intended to be published by another hand, which contains only the Forenoon, and that imperfect, as will appear by this which is taken from the Original. Resolved, That john jure a Servant attending on the Parliament, having been arrested and being imprisoned at the Suit of john Biscoe be and is hereby discharged of his imprisonment, and that Richard George a Bailiff of the Liberties of Westminster who arrested the said john jure be sent for in custody, and that the Sergeant at Arms attending the Parliament, do take him into Custody accordingly. Information being given to the House that there was a neglect by the Printer, in not expediting the Acts for the Militia: the Parliament nominated a Committee to go unto the Printing house, and to examine matters of fact; Mr. Prin reports from the said Committee, that according to order of Parliament they went to the Printer's last night, and did find that there was no fault in the Clerk nor in the Printer, nor no delay in the one nor in the other. Ordered, That the Patent concerning Zion College, now in the hands of the Clerk of the Parliament, be delivered unto Mr. Manton. A Bill for conferring of 20000 l. on Captain General George Monck, for his Eminent services, was this day read the first, second and third time, and upon the Question passed. Ordered, That his Excellency the Lord General Monck be and is hereby constituted Steward of the Honours and Manors of Hampton Court, and Keeper of the House and Park there, and that he hold and enjoy the same, with all Rights and Privileges to the said Stewardship, belonging in as large, ample, and beneficial manner to all intents and purposes as any Steward of the Honours and Manors of Hampton Court, Keeper of the House & Parks, have at any time heretofore had and enjoyed the same. Resolved, That the Act for dissolution of this Parliament be read the first business this Afternoon, nothing to intervene. Amendments to the Bill for settling incumbents in sequestered livings, which being twice read, upon the Question, was agreed upon, and the said Act so amended, being put to the Question, passed. Ordered, That this be the Title of this Act, viz. an Act for Ministers and payment of Tithes Ordered, That this Act be forthwith printed and published. Ordered, That Mr. Martin Blague be and is hereby restored to his living at Barstaple in the County of Devon, and it is referred to the Lords Commissioners for Custody of the great Seal, and the Master of the Rolls or any two of them to see this Order executed, and that the said Martin Blague be put in possession of the said Living accordingly. A Letter from General George Monck from St. james of the sixteenth of March. 1659. was read. Ordered, that three Gentlemen be appointed to go unto the General to give him satisfaction and report their proceeding herein to the Parliament. A Bill for taking the Accounts and redressing of grievances concerning the Tithes and Church Eiving in Wales, and for advancement of Religion and Learning there was this day day read the third time, and upon the Question passed. Ordered, That this Act be forth with printed and published. An Advertisement to the Reader. WHere as a Resolve was published in the Thursdays Diurnal concerning Qualifications of Members to sit and serve in Parliament. The Reader is to take norice, that there was an amendment passed to be added unto the said Resolve, viz. After the first day of jan. 1641. his or their sons be added so that the Resolve thus amended, is as followeth. Resolved, That all and every person who have advised or voluntarily aided, abetted or assisted in any war against the Parliament (since the first day of january 1641.) his or their sons, unless the or they have since manifested their good affection to this Parliament, shall be uncapable to be elected to serve as Members of the next Parliament. Afternoon. The Committee appointed to go to the General, Reports that the General upon Reading the Clauses in the Act for the Militia rested well satisfied. A Bill en grossed for dissolving of the Parliament begun and holden at Westminster the third of November 1640. and for the calling and holding of a Parliament at Westminster on the 25. day of April 1660. was this day read the third time. A Proviso unto the said Bill was tendered and Read the first and second time, and upon the question agreed unto; viz. Provided always, and be it declared that the single Actings of this House, enforced by the pressing necessities of the present times, are not intended in the least to infringe, much less take away, that Ancient native right which the House of Peers (consisting of the Lords who did engage in the Cause of the Parliament against the forces raised in the name of the late King, and so continued until 1648.) had and have to be a part of the Parliament of England. Resolved, That the day for the dissolution of the Parliament be from the 16. day of March 1659. And the said Bill so amended being put to the question passed. Ordered that this Act be printed and published. Resolved, That this day three weeks being Friday the 6. of April 1660. be set apart for a day of public fasting and Humiliation to be solemnised throughout these Nations to seek the Lord for his blessing upon the Parliament to be called, that the Lord will make them healers of our Breaches, and instruments to resolve and settle peace and Government in these Nations upon foundations of truth and righteousness: The Writs for choosing of Members to sit and serve in Parliament are to be issued forth in the names of the Keepers of the Liberties of England by Authority of Parliament. LONDON Printed by john Redmayne in Lovels Court in Pater-noster-Rowe 1659. And are to be had at the Office of Intelligence.