THE Resolution and Votes Of the Parliament of ENGLAND Concerning Major General BROWN; FOR The bringing of Him to a speedy Trial; and the particulars of the Charge to be exhibited against him, touching the late Insurrection and Rebellion within the Counties of KENT and ESSEX. WITH The names of those Alderman of the City of London, who are disabled from bearing any public Office or Employment in the Commonwealth of ENGLAND. AND A Letter from the Major General to divers Citizens touching the Parliament and Army; a Message to the Lord Major, and a Proclamation to be proclaimed at the Royal Exchange; with several Proposals to the people of England.  
April 10. London Printed for R. W. 2649.   

The Resolution and VOTES Of the Parliament of ENGLAND Concerning Major General Brown, for the bringing of him to a speedy Trial; and the particulars of the Charge exhibited against him.  
THe Commons of England assembled in parliament taking into their serious consideration, the great prejudice and danger that might befall this City and Nation, if the four Aldermen formerly committed to the Tower, viz. Alderman Bunch Alderman Langham, and— and the late Lord Major should be continued any Office, or public employment after mature deliberation in reference thereunto, Ordered, that the said four Aldermen, and the late Lord Major Reynaldson should be disabled Aldermen of the City of London, or bear any Office or Employment in this Commonwealth, and that the Common-council do proceed to the election of new Aldermen in their steads.  
And upon information given, that there was matter of proof sufficient for convicting Major Gen. Browne, now prisoner to the parl. the House spent some time in debate thereof, and at the last came to this Result:  
Resolved by the Commons of England assembled in parliament, That the said Major Gen. Brown shall be forthwith brought to his Trial.  
Resolved. etc. That a Charge be drawn up against him, for the convicting him of such crimes and misdemeanours, as shall be exhibited and made good upon matter of proof; it appearing that there is sufficient testimony and witness, viz. 1. That he hath been a great Instrument in abetting and promoting the last Rebellion in Kent, Essex, and several other parts of this Nation. 2 That there had been several levyes of money, and that he had received the sum of 10000, li. for the better faciliating and carrying on of that trayterus work and design, against the Parl. and people of England, etc. For these, and many other crimes and misdemeanours, he is adjudged (in the name of the Commons of England) to be brought to a fair and legal trial, but the time and place not yet prefixed.  
The honourable Court of parl. have also taken into their serious consideration, the manifold burdens and oppressures of the people of this Nation, and have debated a way for the prevention thereof for the future, and have ordered a Declaration to be brought in, consisting of several particulars touching Religion, the composing of all differences, the redressing of grievances, the easing of the people from all burdens and heavy oppressures, and the settling of this distracted church and commonwealth, as it shall stand enacted and confirmed for the future; and to the end that the people of this Nation may receive a little glimpse of their future freedom, I shall here insert the chief heads of the groundwork of their Declaration, viz. 1 That the Ministry of the Gospel shall not have their Tithes taken away, until another way be provided for them as a sufficient maintenance. 2 That the Government to be established in England, shall be the presbyterian government, and to be erected in such a manner, that the purity and splendour of the Gospel may shine forth thorough out all corners of this Nation. 4 That a way shall be provided for admission of all such churches as tend to godliness, and the advancement of the sacred Word of Jesus Christ and to be without disturbance. 4 That all such Ministers, or other persons whatsoever, who shall endeavour to promote sin, and dishonour the truth, shall be suppressed, and proceeded against according to the penalty of their Crime or Fact. These, and other particulars, are now in debate, which will suddenly be of maturity for the public view. The commons have also ordered that the committee of the Army be required to bring in an Act, with certain Rules how to take off the Monster of Nature ●ree quarter, & all other charges from the people, and therefore resolved, that a committee should be nominated to advise with his Excellency, and the Officers of the Army, in relation thereunto.  
A Letter from Scotland.  
SIR,  
THe Lord Ogleby (with the Gourdion Forces) hath taken the field, with a Resolution to fight Lieutenant General Lesley, and so to advance to the city of Edinburgh, for the paying of arrears (as they say) due to the parliament, descending from the late Marq. of Huntley, who as they suggest, was traitorously murdered, and put to death by the Parl. of Scotland; from whence, col. Hume, col. Sinclare, colonel Ennis, and seven other Regiments of Horse & foot are marching to intercept them in their passage, and to relieve Lieut. Gen. Lesley, who is in a very sad condition, being environed on all sides; but it's feared, that before they can have a conjunction, his forces will be surprised: for by letters from the North it is advertized, that there hath already been some action between them near Athull castle, and that the Lord Ogleby with a considerable party of Horse and Foot marched very obscure in the night time, beat up their quarters, and after a hot dispute killed many, took divers prisoners, and put the rest to flight: in which conflict the parliaments Forces disputed the place with great gallantry, and fought from house to house, until they had no place left for refuge.  
In which fight, we hear, that the Lieutenant General received some hurt, and is retreated towards Athol, where his scattered Forces have rallied and gathered into a Body, being resolved to stand another charge; and to that end, are preparing to receive the Enemy; so that in few days you will hear of further action.  
During which respite of time, if the aforesaid Regiments can come in to his assistance, no doubt but he will be able to give a good account of the speedy vanquishing of this insulting and blood thirsty enemy; otherwise, he is in great danger of receiving a fatal Blow, which if faciliated will prove very disadvantageous and destructive to the present proceed, in relation to the public affairs of this Nation. In the aforesaid conflict many were slain and wounded, a List whereof I have sent you here enclosed.  

A List of the number killed and taken at the Fight near Athol.  
Of Lieut Gen. Lesley's party slain. One Captain. Two Sergeants. 4 Corporals. 40 private Soldiers. 30 taken prisoners. Their whole Body of Horse and Foot 2500  
Of the Lord Oglebyes' party killed. One Lieut. col. Two Captains. Three Sergeants. 20 private Soldiers. Many wounded. Their whole Body of Horse and Foot 3600.   
We hear that perfidious Middleton is joined with the Gourdons, which make them very numerous: the Jockeys are much divided, and vary exceedingly in their consultations touching the Prince. There hath been lately some commotions and Rise at Anwicke in Northumberland, by the Moss troopers, and other discontented Spirits, who dispersed several papers up and down the country, declaring for Charles the second; but upon timely discovery, the young plants were lopped and the flowers blasted in the Budding, by a party from hence, who soon frustrated their Design, and forced them all to fly for refuge and sanctuary.  
Barwick 5 April 1649.  
By an Express from Lancashire it is intimated, that many of colonel Shuttleworths men are resolved not to disband, and are strongly fortifying Clethero castle, they pluuder the country, and fetch in great store of provision, but were met withal on Sunday last, by a party of Maj. Gen. Lambert's Horse, who fought them, ●illed two, took five prisoners, the rest being well mounted, escaped. Col. Morris (the late valiant Governor of pontefract) and his party, being two in number, are surprised in Lancashire, but not without blows, for they fought very resolutely before they were taken.  
Monday April 9 Letters from Windsor say, that M. G. Brown is pleasant and merry, and that he hath sent a Letter to divers Citizens, intimating, His present state of affairs, and what he hath heard from some members since his restraint, but desireth them not to intermeddle with any particulars touching the proceed of the Parliament and Army; with other particulars, in relation to his trial, saying, That he doubts not, but that his innocency in his present sufferings, will in process of time, shine forth as the morning Star in its own splendour and brightness, so pleaded others, who had the honour to go before him.  
A message is forthwith to be expedited to the Lord Mayor, requiring the proclaiming of the Act at the Royal Exchange, and elsewhere, for the abolishing of the Kingly Office in England and Ireland.   

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