A DECLARATION From his excellency Sir THOMAS FAIRFAX, and the general council of the army, held at Putney, Septemb. 9th. 1647.  
WHereas a Member of the General council of this Army, hath publicly declared and expressed himself, that there is now no visible Authority in this Kingdom, but the power and force of the Sword: We therefore the said General council, to restifie how far our hearts and min des are from any design of setting up the power of the Sword, above or against the fundamental Authority and Government of the Kingdom, and our readiness to maintain and uphold the same Authority, have by a free Vote in the said council, no way contradicting, adjudged the same member to be expelled the council, which we hereby thought fit to publish, as a clear manifestation of our dislike, and disavowing such principles or purposes.  
By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the general council of the Army. Signed JOHN RUSHWORTH.   

London, Printed for John Pounset, at the sign of the Hand and Bible, at the lower end of Budge row, near Dowgate. 1674:   

A Perfect diurnal OF SOME PASSAGES IN PARLIAMENT And daily proceedings of the Army under his Excellency Sir THOMAS FAIRFAX.  
From monday the 6 of Sept., till Mund. the 13 of Septemb. 1647.  
Collected for the satisfaction of such as desire to be truly informed.  
Printed for Francis coals, and Laurence Blaikelock, and are to be sold at their Shops in the Old-Baily, and at war.   


Beginning monday Sept. 6.  
THis Day Mr. Glyn Recorder of London attended the House of Commons according to the Order on saturday last to answer the charge against him But the House being then very intentive about the business of sending the propositions to the King, Mr Recorder was put off till the next day.  
The debate about, dispatch of the Propositions took up some time, and the Non-concurrence of the Scotch Commissioners some obstruction to the same but it was ordered that the Committee of both kingdoms should this afternoon desire the Scotch Commissioners positive Answer for that the Houses do adhere to their former resolutions of sending the Propositions to his Majesty to morrow.  
A Report was made to the House and complaint against a dangerous Pamphlet lately printed of one Mr. John Biddles his 12. Arguments upon the deity, said to be no less then Blasphemy denying the third Person, to be God upon debate of this business It was Ordered the said Pamphlet should be called in, & to be burnt by the hang-man & that the said Mr. Biddle should be referred to the examination of the Committee for plundered M●… sters.  
Petition was presented to the Commons from Coli Sanderson on the behalf of Capt. Macquire condemned to dy at the Sessions in the Old bailie about the murder and riot at Guild Hall, the Petition was red and some debate, but no Order made upon it.  
Petitions on his behalf were likewise presented to the general Sir Thomas Fairfax, his excellency left it to the pleasure of the houses being no ways concerned in the business.  
Much stirring there was in the City on his behalf, and in fine the Execution( which should have been this day) was put off, and he likely to gain the benefit of a Repreive.  
An Ordinance this day passed both Houses against Clipped Silver, the business so generally concerning the whole kingdom we will give you the Ordinance.  

FOr as much as during these distractions great sums of money clipped and unlawfully diminished, haue been desperced and given out amongst the people throughout the kingdom: for the speed suppression thereof and prevention of the like in the future. Be it ordained by the Lords & Commons in Parl assembled, that from henceforth no money diminished by clipping or filing shall be currant or payable in this kingdom, or be offered in payment by any person whatsoever, but to be esteemed as Bullion, and no otherwise, and to the end that such moneys as are by this present Ordieance declared to be uncurrent, may not for the present become unuseful unto such as live in remote parts of the kingdom and cannot sel them but at under rates. Be it Ordained, That for three Moneths after the date hereof, the said clipped Money shall be allowed of in payment, at four shillings 10. d. per Ounce for Coldsmiths weigh which is Troy weight, or 4. s. 4. d. halfpenny the ounce avordupoyz, which is the common weight. And all persons may hereby take notice, that such clipped Money will yield in London 4 s. and 11. d. per ounce for Goldsmiths weight, and 4. s. 5. d. halfpenny per ounce for avordupoyz weight at the least. Provided nevertheless that it is not hereby intended that any old moneys, which are apparent not to be clipped, or otherwise unlawfully diminished, but onely grown light through wearing and wasting, by long passing from hand to hand shall be included within this Order, but shall still be ●… nt without disput●… s formerly.  
Jo. Br●wn clear, Parl D. come.   
An Ordinance for making Col. Hamond governor of the Isle of Wight was again red and passed the Commons.  
Letters likewise were presented to the house coming from the Lord Inchiquin, desiring moneys, &c. These with some other letters concerning the same business were referred to the Committee of both kingdoms.  
The letters from Ireland give to understand that the Officers and Souldiers with the Lord Inchiquin have been upon, dangerous designs lately, and in particular upon a Remonstrance or Declaration resenting the proceedings of Parliament and Army in England, the pretence being want of pay, discharge from service and the like, yet that it might not be thought they intended to countenance or accommodate the Rebells, Its declared that they resolve to go on against them vigorously, but withall declare that they will not admit of any alteration in government Mat●… iall, till their Arrears be paid them both whats due in England and Ireland &c.  
The Commons passed a Declaration for disableing all delinquents that have born arms against the Parliament to be any public officers in the kingdom and the Lords concurrence desired.  
From Newcastle Sept. the second tis certified that the general assembly have not yet published their declaration in Scotland. The committee of Estates in expectation of the Messenger who was sent to London, and to the general for passes for the Lords, the Messenger passed here this night with passes for them.  
Six or 8000 of the Scot●sh forces it is certified are drawing southwards and intend to Quarter on the confines of Scotland, but it is[ they say] onely for better accommodation and benefit of fresh Quarter.   

Tuesday September 7.  
REport was this day made to the House of the concurrence of the Scotch Commissioners to the Propositions for Peace, whereupon a Letter was agreed upon to the Commissioners with the King, and Instructions from the Houses to present the Propositions to his Majesty and to receive his answer within six dayes To which Letter and instructions both houses concurring the said propositions were sent away this afternoon to his Majesty at Hampton-Covrt the Commissioners who are to present the same are these as following The Eark of pembroke, the Lord Montague, Sir james Harrington, sir John Cook, sir John Holland, mayor general Brown,( commissioners from both Houses of the Parliament of England and the Earl of Loutherdale and sir Charles Erskin and two other commissioners from the kingdom of Scotland.  
A Letter this day passed both houses to be sent to the Estates of Scotland for the reca●ling of the Scottish Forces out of ulster in Ireland according to the first agreement and treaty for Ireland there being in furth●r need to continue those forces in that kingdom, the Houses resolving to prosecure that war in Ireland with the forces of this kingdom only.  
Master row a Gentleman that hath deserved well of this Kingdom for his former service was appointed to go with the Letter into Scotland.  
An Order was brought down by Message to the Commons of directions to the M●litia of London about slighting the works and Lines of Communication.  
Vpon the petition of colonel bains prisoner in Woodstreet Counter that the said prison was infected with the plague, it was ordered that he should be removed to Peter House.  
The House of peers had before them the Ordinance in behalf of the Officers of the Court of Wards and committed the same.  
Mr. Glyn the Recorder this day again attended the Commons and the House then proceeded upon the Informations and proofs against him. which were red and in sum were, That he had been very active in the actions in London for a new war. Countenanced the cities last declaration Encouraged the Ryotus petitioners, had been very active with the Committee of safety and new Committee of the Militia of London &c.  
And Mr. Glynn being called into the house had the particulars of his Charge laid open to him, to which he made a large defence in a very well composed, and advised speech to the house, and afterwards with drawing the House debated the matter very consideratly, and in fine the Question being put, the house was divided, but it was carried in the affirmative, That Mr, Glynn Recorder of London should be discharged from being any longer a Member of the Commons house.  
And that further he should be committed to the tower there to remain during pleasure of the house.  
And much time being spent about this business, it was ordered that he should be brought before the house to receive his sentence to morrow morning.  
The Commons then proceeded to the case of Sir John Maynard appointed also to attend this day, & upon hearing of the charge against him with proof upon oath, that he had with great zeal and activity endeavoured the raising of a new war, and in prosecution thereof had subscribed Warrants for the raising of Horse within the City, &c.  
Sir John was called into the house; had liberty to speak what he could in his defence, and afterwards withdrawing, It was voted, that he should be discharged from being any longer a Member of that house, that he should be committed prisoner to the tower, and that an impeachment of high treason should be drawn up against him.  
The Commons ordered that Lieutenant Col. Lilburnes case prison the Tower should be reported to morrow.  
Ordered further that the Report concerning the prisoners in the Tower be made.  
This day at a common council in London a letter was red and debated from his Dxcellency Sir Tho, Fairfax which they received the night before with direction to the Lord mayor, aldermen and common council, and it was as followeth.  
My Lord and Gentlemen.  
BEing informed that the City of London is in Arredre to the Army a very great sum. and understanding that care is taken by the Committee of Parliament for the army to provide money seasonably for the payment thereof, by sending to you to advance Fifty thousand pounds upon the security of what is due from you which is a far greater sum then is desired to be presently advanced by you although we can not conceive that there will be any backwardness in you to answer this desire which is so reasonable, and of such necessity to the satisfaction and well ordering of the Army, Yet we thought good to writ unto you about it, that so you may understand so much from us, with this, that Delay Will be equal to a deny all and cause us to think that little regard is had of us, or the endeavours now in hand tending to the Settlement of the peace of the kingdom, which is so much desired and hoped for by us and all honest men, and to the obtaining of which timely supplies of money and especially the present payment of the sum above-named will very much induce.  
By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Tho. Fairfax and council of War signed, jo. Rushworth. Putney Sept. 7. 1647.  
POSTSCRIPT, We understand it's near a fortnight since the Committee applied themselves to you in this business, and that yet nothing is done, we desire there may be a present performance, the condition of the army not admitting any longer delay:   

Wednesday September 8.  
THe Commons this day further proceeded in the Report from the committee how far any Members of Parliament had been active in the late design of a new War, and Tumults in London, and they had before them the cases of several Lords Members of the House of peers and upon dedebate of the informations and proofs against them, The Commons voted an Impeachment of high treason against them vizt. against james earl of Suffolk, Francis Lord Willioughby of Parham, John Lord Hunsden, William Lord Maynard, Theobald earl of Lincoln George Lord Berkley and james Earl of Middlesex for levying of war against the King, Parliament, and Kingdom.  
And the commons sent a Message to the House of peers to Impeach the said Lords of High Treason at the Bar of that house & to desire their Lordships that they may be sequestered from the service of the house & committed to custody, and that the commons would be ready when their Lordships should please to bring a particular Charge against them which was don accordingly.  
Their Lordshipps taking into debate the said charge appointed to meet in full House about the same to morrow, and that the said Impeached Lords should have notice to attend, which was also done accordingly.  
The case of another peer should have been reported but upon some consideration was put off for a weeks times. Sir John Maynard was carried prisoner to the Tower according to the Order yesterday, and Mr. Recorder received his sentence in the Commons house but it was ordered that his committment to the Tower should be dispensed withall for a week that he may have time to sore and deliver up his papers and writings in relation to his place of Recorder of London, or to his clients at Law, and to remain in custody.  
The Commmons had then further debate and ordered that the case of Commissary Copely a Member of the House should be reported to morrow and he Ordered to attend the House?  
It was also Ordered that the case of Sir Robert Harlow Mr. Edward Stephens and Mr. Guen Members of the House should be reported to the House on Tuesday next and they ordered to attend the House at that time.  
The Lords sent a Message to the Commons about the Ordinance for taking of the sequestration of the Duke of Buckingham.  
Also Recomending a petition of the Lady Grays to the Commons.  
One of the Kings land water place of the custom house being voided, great striving was for obtaining the same and it was by Order of the House this day bestowed upon one of note and desert in the City.  
This day Master Biddles book against the deity of the 3 person in trenity was burned according to the Order of parliament. Master Lilburns case by reason of the former businesses was put of till an other day.  
From Hampton court it is certified that the commissioners delivered the propositions for peace to his Majesty the last night there happened little in Exchange betwixt his Majesty and the commissionours at the deliv●ry only his Majesty told them he would return answer with all conveniency.  
Letters from Ireland give further to understand that the proceedings upon the declaration or remonstrance by the Lord inchiq●…  offi●es is in a good way stopped, and likely to proceed no further but the Soul, dies cry out much for moneys.  
From Dublin they writ that the party sent out by colonel jones into the Co●nty of Wickley are returned with a prise of 7 or 8000 Cowes and have burnt down greatest part of the town of Wickloe In this expedition they met with noe enemy, that party of prestons that escaped in the last fight never rallying nor its likely will not get to any considerable Head until the next Spring.   

Thursday Septemb 9.  
THis day the Commons passed an Ordinance to which also the Lords concurred for constituting a Committee of Militia for the City of Westminster and the other out parishes not within the Walls of London, Savoy parish, Clements Danes, Giles in the Fields, ●… drewes holborn, sepulchres, james Clerkenwed, Mary Iflington, and Giles Creplegate in the county of Middlesex, with power to the commit●ee to arm, train, and discipline all persons fit for service, and to appoint colonels, captaines and other Officers, and in all points having a full power as the committee for the Militia of London; which Ordinance is to continue during the pleasure of the houses, the names of the committe for this Militia are as followeth, viz Sir Gregory Norton Kt. Humphrey Edward, jo Trenchard, Cornelius Holland and John brown Clerk of the Parliament, William Ball, Richard Keble, George Manley, josias Berners, Richard Graves, Nicholas Martin, John Hall, John Heyl●…, and Edward Denby junior, Esquires William Parker Dr. in physic, james Prince, Silvanus tailor, george Crompton, John Ro●… son, Noah Banks, Peter Lindsey, Richard Big, Ralph Farmer, Nicholas Bond; Arthar Squib, John Honnor, Richard Bates, Samuel Smith, John Clendon, Francis black, Ralph Grey, John Frampton, Edward Neal William ston, and Wether Frost, or any seven or more of them.  
An other Ordinance likewise passed for constituting the like committee with the same power as the former for the borough of Southwark.  
And an other Ordinance for the Tower Hamblets, and that the Trained Bands and auxiliaries of the Tower be under the immediate command of the constable of of the Tower as they were before under the command of the Militia.  
An Ordinance likewise passed the houses for enabling the Militia of London, Westminster, &c to pull down the courts of Guard and Lines of communication and to make sale of the Timber for defraying necessary charges for pulling down of the same.  
Likewise a further order past for inviting the Inhabitants of London and Westminster to sand their Servants to help to pull down the Forts and Line about the city, and to desire them to begin this work monday morning next.  
There was a Petition this day presented to the Commons and red from the common council of London, and it was by way of answer to the desire of both houses for the borrowing the sum of 50000 l. of the city for the supply of the army, giving reasons wherefore they could not at this time advance the said sum as desired having likewise the day before returned the like answer to the Generalls Letter.  
The house debated the business, but considering how great the necessities of the army is, at present for want of moneys, Ordered that the city should be further desired to advance that sum by saturday come sev●night, the necessities of the army nor admitting any longer delay.  
The Lords sent a Message to the recommending the condition of the earl of Portland.  
There Lordships also concurred with the Commons in the Ordinance for continuing the mayor of Worcester in his place so some rhyme longer.  
The business of Commisary Copely was reported to the House, and took up much time in debate the proofs were of his joining with the Committee for raising of forces for a new war and his compliance with the proceedings of the Members in the Speakers absence and at last It was put to the vote and voted that he should be discharged the service of the House and committed to the Tower during pleasure  
The house had also debate concerning captain Musgrave taken into custody the day before as a great stickler in the late business of the City, and it was ordered he should be sent prisonour to Newgate.  
The house of Peers this day( as was ordered) debated the business and impeachment of their Members in a full house, and it was voted and Ordered that the Gentleman usher of their house, seize, and bring before their Lordships, the said earl of lincoln, earl of Suffolk, and Earl of Middlesex: The Lord Hunsdon, Lord Willoughby of Parham Lord Bartlet, and Lord Maynard, to answer the Impeachment of high Treason brought up against them by the House of Commons.   

Friday Sep. 10. and saturday Sep 11.  
THis day was published an Declaration passed Both houses yesterday that none shall be elected into any Office whatsoever, that hath been in the Kings Army aiding or assisting the enemy against the parliament, within the Kingdom of England, dominion of Wales, and town of Barwick. The declaration is as followeth.  

BE it Declared, Ordered and ordained by the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled, That no Person whatsoever, that hath been in arms against the Parliament, or hath been aiding or assisting the Forces of the Enemy, or hath been, or is sequestered, shall be elected, or constituted Mayor, Alderman, bailiff, sheriff, Iustice of Peace Steward of any Court, Constable, or any other Officer in any County, City, Borough, or town corporate, within the kingdom of England, Dominion of Wales, and town of Berwick; And in case any such Persons as aforesaid he elected into any of the Offices aforesaid, in any of the aforesaid places: the Lords and Commons do declare all such elections to be voided and null, Provided that this shall not extend to any person or persons who have been, or shall be unduly sequestered as delinquents, and have been or shall be therefore discharged of the said undue Sequestration, by both houses of Parliament or by the Lords and Commons for Sequestration.   
From Scotland it is further confirmed by letters That David Lesley with the Scots army which are come over Spey, are most of them appointed to quarter on the parts of Scotland, bordering upon England: The Lord chancellor, and Lord Lanrick, are ready to come for England and have received their instructions, they are to press for moneys and assistance for securing Scotland, and for uniformity in Religion according to the covenant. They bring also a Declaration with them from the Estates, wherein many things are in relation to the Covenant, and the Treaty.  
saturday produced little, the Houses not sitting they having adjourned until tuesday next.  
From Putney the Head-quarters of the Army we understand that the council of war and Commissioners of Parliament sit daily about disband●…, putting into Garrisons, disposing of the Horse, and the business of Ireland, which would be sone perfected if moneys, could be raised; But that no moneys for pay of the Army should be sent them in all this time much discontents the soldiery.  
From our Commissioners who presented the Propositions to the King at Hampton Court came letters which tell that his Majesty is preparing an Answer to sand to the Houses, and hath already in effect declared his sense of the Propositions, That to several of the Propositions he is willing to assent, settle Presbitry in this kingdom for three yeares, The M●litia as he before offered, &c. But others he is no ways satisfied in or can assent unto, but desires to put himself upon the proposals of the Army, and that they may be taken into consideration by the Houses.   
FINIS.