A DECLARATION OF THE PROCEED Of divers Knights, and other Gentlemen in Glamorganshire, who declare themselves for the King, and Sir Thomas Fairfax. Their Representations to the Country, and the Proceed of the Committee at uske; And their Prepositions to the Parliament, and Addresses to his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax. And the Discovery of a great Plot Agitated by Judge jenkin's, and other Malignants in the Tower. june 26. 1647. THese Papers being of great concernment to the Kingdom to be known, are appointed to be Printed, and published through the Kingdom of England, and Dominion of Wales. L. Harruney Cleric. LONDON Printed for I. COE, and A. COE, and are to be sold at Cropplegate, and in the Old-Baily. 1647. A Letter from the Committee at uske. SIR, I Thought fit to acquaint the House with a late Commotion in our Nighbour County of Glamorganshire: The warrant for summoning the County, is for the King, and Sir Thomas Fairfax: The design intended doth appear to be contrived by jenkin's, and other Delinquents in the Tower. All persons affected to the King's Service, were to rise, and seize on all the faithful Religious people in the several Counties, and (particularly) such of the Committee, that acted most eminently for the Parliament: declaring (withal) as if the King, and Sir Thomas Fairfax were joined together, and marching to London, against the Parliament, to carry the business on with most applause. The chief actors in the County are, Sir Richard Basset, Sir Edward Thomas, (men I take it, that have compounded at Goldsmiths-Hall) Sir Thomas Not, Major Weeks, and others, who have been in Arms on the King's side. Their first Randezvouze was but small, not yet above 1000 men unarmed: Common people seeming very averse to new divisions, having had a sweet taste of Peace already: They are marched within 2. miles of Cardiff, where the Governor, Col. Pri●chard, and some Gentlemen of the Committee act faithfully, and valiantly. They sent to this County of Monmouth, for aid in this distress: whereupon the High Sheriff of this County, sent a summons for the Committee to meet at uske, at which meeting we resolved, according to the enclosed Paper. And the High Sheriff is resolved to raise the posse Comitatus, and with his one horse and (such as can be got elsewhere) endeavour the relief of our friends. We are resolved and declare that whoever acts o● stir●s in this Commotion, to leave them to the mercy of the Soldiery: That seeing that the lenity and goodness of the Parliament, and Committees, (here to their enemies) will not prevail; severity we hope will keep them in awe, and (by God's blessing) quiet, and still all distempers in th●s● parts. Truly Sir, The Foundation of this insurrection was misch●eviously plotted, as pretending to oppose illegal Committees: And to join with ●he King, and Sir Thomas Fairfax. The Reputation of that Army is great in the Kingdom, and especially in these parts, who have such large and ample experience, of the civility and valour of that Army, as not to be forgotten: And many (I may say) thousands, that honour the Parliament, and that ever have, and still will oppose the Cavilerish design, ●ill stick to that Army. Some intimation came to the people of a difference between the Parliament, and the Army, to our enemies rejoicing: But I hope Hell itself will not be able to divide them, whom God hath so joined, honoured, and blessed together in all designs, for the good of this poor Kingdom: yet there is very ill use made of these seeming differences. I have sent you some proposal s of desires, for the furtherance in order to the safety of these parts: Colonel Birches men seem willing to come to our assistance, had they power to dispose of themselves, Colonel Kirle is ordered to march for securing of M●nmouth: but more forces will be requisite, thoroughly to quash this Commotion: for there will be found some false brethren: I am now going with the High Sheriff abroad with our Horses, to secure some desperate Delinquents, if they be not fl●d, we narrowly miss some that are gone from Glamorganshire, to the King, what their intent is we know not. If the Parliament would send us a little moneys, it would do us a mighty pleasure, for we want it much; our godly Ministers are threatened with destruction; But God that hath preserved their work wonderfully, will not (doubtless) expose them to such villainy. I have here enclosed sent you some passages, between the Governor of Cardiff, and those up in Arms. Major General Laughorne is sent to, and marching towards that Country, the Irish forces have offered their service from Summersetshire; multitude of businesses, and hast, will not permit me further, then to subscribe myself uske june 19 1647. Yours, most affectionately to serve you. Resolved by the Committee at Uske, in order to their one security, and the safety of the Country. 1. Resolved upon the question. That such places of strength as are best, for the security o● the Country, be forth with secured, and that volunteers be razed and listed under faithful Officers. 2. Resolved upon the question. That all Papists and Delinquents be disarmed, and their houses searched. 3. Resolved upon the question. That all desperate persons be seized on, and secured by the High Sheriff of the County with such assistance as can be razed to assist him. 4. Resolved upon the question. That some Gentlemen be chosen, and sent from the Committee to Gloster, and H●r●ford: And in case any attempt be made on Cardiff: the High Sheriff to raise the posse Committatous. 5. Resolved upon the question. That this Committee do declare: That all such persons as act or adhere to continue this Commotion, they shall be lest to the mercy of the Soldiery. According to these votes of the Committee. The places of strength are secured, and men are raised and listed under Officers. The High Sheriff's Troops are securing dangerous persons, and searching suspected houses, disarming Papists, and Delinquents. His Troop will (in few days) be made up 100 Horse. Vske 19 1647. Proposals of the desires of the Committee at Unke, in order to the safety of the Country. 1. To acquaint the Parliament herewith, and desire relief herein. (viz.) 2. To acquaint the General's Excellency, Sir Thomas Fairfax and the Army, how their names have been abused: And that his Excellency (if thought fi●) may put forth some Declaration, to undeceive the people, or rather 3. That 120. or 200. of his Excellency's horse be sent hither, which would be a more real Declaration. 4. That Colonel Birch his Horse in Herefordshire, may have order to march to our Assistance, if thought fit. 5. That some moneys be sent down, by order from the Parliament for the encouragement of the Soldiery. 6. That a supply of Ammunition, be speedily sent them. Propositions to Colonel Prichard Governor of Cardiff, from divers Knights and Gentlemen at Cardiff, sent by a Gentlewoman. Landaff. june 15. 1647. THat the Arbitrary unlawful proceed of the Committee, well known to the County, by sad experience, and which are expressed, as Articles ready to be produced; and the assurance, that the Committee did further intent, to make captive several Gentlemen here, of fortune and integrity. And because the country have no place of appeal for redress of their grievances; they have assembled themselves for no other intention, but for the safety of men's persons and estates, from such exorbitant Committee courses. However to avoid shedding of Christian blood, the Country are content, That upon good assurance of what follows, presently to disband, and every man to repair to his home, (namely) That the inhabitants of this County, Laic and Clergy (living according, and conforming themselves to the known laws of the Kingdom) may be permitted to repossess their liberties, and estates, in such manner as was before the setting up of that Committee here. All taxations, other than such to General Laughorne, to be respited; and this to be inviolably observed, until it be clearly manifested what the issue will be, between the King, his Parliament, Sir Thomas Fairfax, and the Army, which God grant maybe to his glory, and the peace of the kingdom. The King, Parliament, Sir Tho. Fairfax, and the Army. It is not certified what composure, or otherwise, is between the parties, which a little time will manifest. That being cleared, all that are interessed, may apply themselves, as God shall direct them. In the mean time, the business being dubious, persons being differently affected. Quaerie. Whether upon assurance of faith, as Christians and Gentlemen, subscriptions interchangeably, such intermissions may be on both sides, to stay the shedding of Christian blood, as that there be no acts of hostility: And it may be (God's blessing such) that the interim may produce a wished-for-Agreement between the King and his Parliament; whereby the Kingdom and people may be happy in their Religion and Laws. A letter to Col. Prichard, Governor of Cardiff (requiring an Answer to the former Papers) sent by a Drummer. SIR, THere were for a good accommodation between us) sent by a Gentlewoman, some overtures in writing: we desire you will be pleased to return your speedy answer by this Drummer unto Your servants, john straddling, Henry straddling, Tho. straddling, Robert Thomas. Edward Thomas. Thomas Not. Charles Kemes. Richard Basset. Landaffe, june 16. 1647. For the Governor of the Town of Cardiff. A copy of Col. Prichard (the Gourner of Cardiff) his answer is the letter from the Gentlemen at Landaffe. Gentlemen, I Received your letter by your Drummer: whereas you are pleased to own a Paper delivered to me by a Gentlewoman, which belog unsubscribed by you, and undirected, could not rationally challenge an answer from me. But Gentlemen, Before I shall conceive myself to be in a posture of further intercourse with you, I shall desire to propound this question to you. By what authority you have disturbed the peace of this county, and assembled the inhabitants thereof in a martial way: and what commission you have to invade a Garrison held for the service of the King and Parliament. And having received a satisfactory answer to this demand, I shall make a further answer to your letter. In the mean time, I subscrib myself Your servant Edw. Prichard. Cardiff. june 16. 1647. For Sir Edw: Thomas, and the rest of the Gentlemen at Landaff. A Reply from the Gentlemen of Landaffe, sent to Col. Prichard Governor of Cardiff. SIR, WE have heretofore showed ourselves very willing to bring on that conclusion for which we have justly raised these Forces, which you then declined: we are therefore resolved (God willing) to pursue our ends, by the most peaceable and advantageous ways, to the disburdening of the afflicted country; and vindication of our Rights and Liberties, which if you resist, you must appear before the world, to be guilty of that blood which shall be shed. Landaff. june 17. 1647. these Your servants. John straddling H●n. ●● tradling Edw: Thomas Tho: Not. Rich: Basset. For the Governor of Cardiff. Col. Prichards' Reply to the Gentlemen of Landaffe. Gentlemen, OUt of my cordial affection to my country, and yourselves, (as my friends and kinsmen, and the great desire I have that there be no more effusion of blood, I do desire and require you forthwith to disband your Forces, that the peace of this Kingdom may be preserved, and utter ruin of our Country prevented. Otherwise you will occasion me to embrace the present opportunity, and (by God's providence) to call in those who are able to repel your illegally assembled Forces in this county) who tender themselves to our assistance, for the reducing of this country to their do obedi●●●● 〈◊〉 the King and Parliament. So expecting your speedy answer, I remain, Sire Your servant, Edw. Prichard. Cardiff, june 17 1647. Vera copia 〈…〉. Luke Ha●r●●y Cleri●. For the Gentlemen and Comment assembled at Landaffe. FINIS.