A NEW DECLARATION From both houses OF PARLIAMENT,  
Die Martis, May 17. 1642.  
THe Lords and Commons in Parliament do declare, That it is against the laws and Liberties of the kingdom, that any of the Sub●ects thereof, should be commanded by the King to attend him at his pleasure, but such as are bound thereto by special Service; and that whosoever upon pretence of his majesty's command shall take arms, and gather together with others in a warlike manner, to the terror of the King's People, shall be esteemed disturbers of the public peace, and to do that which may introduce a precedent of very dangerous consequence for the future, and produce most mischievous effects for the present, considering the great distempers of the kingdom, and what pernicious councillors and lncendiaries, are now about the King, and how desperate and ill affected divers persons attending upon his Majesty, have showed themselves to the Parliament, and to his other good Sub●ects, threatening and reproaching them publicly, even in his majesty's presence, and for preventing and avoiding such great mischiefs as may thereupon ensue.  
It is Ordered and Ordained by both Houses of Parliament, That if the Trained bands, or any other his majesty's Subjects, shall upon pretence of any such command be drawn together, and put into a posture of war, the sheriff of that County where there shall be such raising, or drawing together of armed men; do forthwith raise the power of the County to suppress them, and to keep his majesty's peace according to the Law. And that the Lord Lieutenants, Deputy Lieutenants, Justices of the Peace, and all other his majesty's subjects, be aiding and assisting to the several and respective Sheriffs in performance hereof, as they will answer the contrary at their peril.  
Hen Elsing▪ Cler. Par. D. Com.   

His majesty's Letter to the Gentry of Yorkshire, May 16. 1642.  
To our right trusty and well beloved the Gentry of York and others of this our County of York, whom it doth or may concern.  
We have with great contentment considered your dutiful and affectionate answer to our proposition concerning the unsufferable affront which we received at Hull: we have not been deceived in that confidence we have had in your affection, Wherefore we desire you to assure the rest of your countrymen, wh● through negligence were omitted to be summoned: that we shall never abuse your love by any power wherewith God shall enable us to the least violation of the least of your liberties, or the d●minution of those immunities which we have granted you this P●rliament, though they be beyond the Acts of most (if not all) on Predecessors; being resolved with a constant and firm resolution to have the Law of this Land duly observed, and shall endeavour only so to preserve our just royal Rights, as may enable us to protect our kingdom and People, according to the ancient honours of the Kings of ENGLAND, and according to the trust which by the Law of God and this Land, is put into the crown, being sufficiently warned by the last affront at Hull, not to transfer the same out of our power; concerning which affront we will take some time to advise, which way we may employ your affections. In the mean time we shall take it well from all such as shall personally attend us, so followed and provided, as they shall think fit for the better safety of our person, because we know not what sudden violence or affront may be offered unto us, having lately received such an actual testimony of rebellious intentions, as Sir John Hotham hath expressed at Hull. Being thus secured by your affections and assistance, we promise you our protection against any contrary power whatsoever. And that you shall not be molested for your humble and modest Petition, as of late you have been threatened.  
Given at our Court at York May 16. 1642.   

Die Martis 17. May, 1642.  
WHereas the Lords in Parliament, have this day been Informed, That the King is resolved to adjourn the next Term from Westminster to York; upon which, The Lords sent a Committee to the Lord Keeper of the great Seal of England▪ to know of him, whether he had received any Command touching the same, who acquainted the said Committee, tha● he had received command from his Majesty, to issue Proclam●tions, and Writs, to that purpose. Whereupon, this House taking tbe said matter into consideration, hath voted: That the King's removal of the Term to York, from Westminster, sitting this Parliament, is illegal.  
And hath further Ordered, That the said Lord Keeper shall not issue out any Writs, or Seal any Proclamation▪ for adjourning the said next Term from Westminster to York, as aforesaid.  
Ioh. Brown Cler. Parliamentorum.   

Imprinted at London for W. G. May the 20. 1642.