New MATTERS Of Note made known to this kingdom.  
1. A true and perfect Relation of the Apprehension, Examination, conviction, condemnation, and confession of Andrew row, and Thomas Reynolds, two Popish Priests, who for seducing his Majesties liege People, were drawn, hanged and quartered at tyburn, on Friday, the 21 of january, 1641.  
2. The names and facts of the other prisoners, executed at the same time.  
3. The humble desires of the Scotch Commissioners to the Kings most excellent majesty. Together with the names of the said Commissioners, and an Order of the House of Commons, declaring their kind acceptance thereof.  
4. A most strange letter which was found in the old change. Ian. 18. and directed with a cross, To the right Reverend Father in God, matthew Wren, Lord Bishop of Ely, being presented and red the same day at the Committee in Grocers Hall.  
5. A new Protestation against the Parliament in England, and also against all Protestants, made by the Rebels in Ireland.  
Lastly, the discovery of a great and bloody Treason against the King of Portugal, plotted by 25 persons of eminence, who intended to kill the King, his queen, his Son, and two daughters, and to burn the Palace and City all in one day, which being found out, ere their project took effect. 4 Noblemen, 4 Gentlemen, 3 Bishops, and one of the Inquisition were executed for the same. Together with the Bishop of Lamego, who had lately crowned the King, yet was since found guilty with the rest.  
London Printed for J. W. 1641.   

A Relation of the jesuits.  
IT is not yet full six weekes ago, since the seven Arch jesuits, Abbot alias Rivers, Wilmore alias Turnar, John Hammond alias jackson, Edmond Cannon, who styled himself Bishop of Calcedon, Walter Coleman, Edmond friar, and Peter Wilford, were apprehended, convicted and condemned according to the laws of this kingdom, provided in that behalf for seducing and stealing away the hearts of his Majesties liege People from their obedience and lawful subjection to his royal crown, and dignity, whose quarters had now hung upon the several gates of the City, as an emblem of their hateful conspiracies, had not the Kings mercy, far above their deserts, at such a time when they could expect nothing in justice but a sudden and shameful death, reprieved them from the gallows, and gave them a longer time( if it bee possible for them so to do) to see their erroneous opinions, but what good use do they or the rest of their fellowes make of this, is it not rather an encouragement to them in their evil courses, surely it is to evidence the more clemency they receive from his Majesty, the more eagerly they labour to bring his crown in subjection to their holy Father the Pope, but let them know, forbearance is no quittance, they are still in the hands of Iustice, and an extraordinary see will set young Gregory a work at any time.  
They being reprieved, two more came upon the stage, and acted their parts very bravely for a time, till at last they were forced to take their Exit at tyburn.  
Ones name was Andrew row, who upon his first apprehension was put in the Fleet, from whence some in the house soon perceiving his profession by the observation of his carriage) he was removed to Newgate, the fittest place of the two: The others name was Thomas Reynolds, who was taken at his chamber near Turnestile, and bound over to answer for himself at the next Sessions, which being come and both brought before the Bench to their trial, one confessed he had been a Priest 30 yeares, the other that he had been condemned for the same fact 12 yeares before in Surry.  
Both expressed themselves very willing to die, saying they could not spend their blood in a more honourable cause; as for their Religion they were firmly resolved to live and die in it, being affured they should not lose their reward, but have their names canonised for Saints among catholics, and inrold by Angels in Heaven: whereupon the Recorder proceeded to give sentence of judgement upon them, which was, that they must bee carried from thence back again to the place from whence they came, and from thence on Friday following be drawn on a Sledg to Tyburn, there to hang while their bodies were almost dead, then to be cut down, dismembered, have their hearts and Bowels burnt, and after be divided in quarters, and their limbs left to the disposal of his majesty, which sentence was executed upon them Ian. 21. divers being there to hear some confession, but there was nothing at all spoken by them to any purpose, for after they had sung a psalm i● latin the hangman gave them a swing, and after proceeded to the rest with much Dexterity, their quarters were brought back to Newgate in Baskets about noon the same day, and are to be set up upon 4 Gates of the City.  

The Names of the Prisoners condemned this last Sessions.  
Audrew row, a Popish Priest, who upon his examination expressed himself very willing to die, confessed he had been a Priest 30 yeares.  
Thomas Reynolds, another Popish Priest, condemned 12 years ago in Sury for a Priest.  
William messenger, for Bu●glary, he railed against the Bench and jury, telling them he would pray in Hell, that the fire might burn and scald them, for he knew he should meet them there.  
John Glover, for killing a man in the strand.  
John frank. Andrew Carwell for picking of a pocket.  
james Hedges, who with four more robbed a House, under the Pretence of seeking for Papists.  
John own, Edward Staples, Thomas Hodges, all copartners in the foresaid exploit and found guilty, but saved by their books.  
Thomas Hutchings for breaking open a Gentlemans chamber in Grayes inn.  
Elizabeth Lees, reprieved, being with child.    

The Humble desires of the Commissioners of Scotland, to the Kings most excellent majesty.  
We your Ma●esties humble and faithful Subiects, considering that the mutual relation betwixt your majesties kingdom of Scotland and England, is such, as they must stand or fall together, and the disturbances of the one, must needs disquiet and distemper the Peace of the other, as hath been acknowledged by them both, and especially in the late Treaty which is ratified in Parliament, and confirmed by the public Faith of the Estates of your majesties ancient & Native kingdom of Scotland.  
So that they are bound to maintain the peace and liberties of one another, being highly concerned therein, as the assured means of the safety and preservation of your own: and finding ourselves warranted and obliged by all m●anes to labour to keep a right understanding, between your Majesty and your people, to confirm that brotherly affection begun betwixt the two Nations, to advance their unity, by all such ways as may tend to the glory of God, and peace of the Church, and state of both kingdoms. And likewise to proffer our service for removing all jealousies and mistakings which may arise betwixt your Majesty and this kingdom, and our best endeavours for the better establishment of the affairs and quiet of the same. That both your Majesties Kingdom of Scotland and England, may be united in the enjoying of the liberties and peace under your Majesties sceptre, which is the most assured foundation of your Majesties honour and greatness, and of the security of your royal Person, crown, and Dignity: we have taken the boldness to show your Majesty, that we are hearty sorry and grieved to behold these distractions, which increase daily betwixt your Majesty and your people, and which we conceive are entertained by the wicked plots and practices of Papists, Prelates, and their adherents, whose aim in all these troubles, hath been no● onely to prevent all further Reformation, but also to subvert the purity and truth of Religion within all your Majesties kingdoms, for which end, their constant endeavours have been to stir up division between your majesty and your people; ●y their questioning the authority of Parliaments, and the lawful liberties of the Subjects; and really weakening your Majesties power and Authority royal, upon pretence of defending the same. whereof, by Gods Providence being disappointed in your Majesties kingdom of Scotland, they have now converted their mischievous counsels, conspiracies, and attempts to produce these distempers in your Majesties kingdoms of England a●● Ireland. And therefore according to our duty to your Majesty, to testify our brotherly affection to these kingdoms, and to quit ourselves of the trust imposed on us. We do make offer of our humble endeavours, for composing these differences. And to that purpose do beseech your Majesty in these extremities, to have recourse to the sound and faithful advice of the Honourable Houses of Parliament. And ●o repose thereupon, as the onely assured and happy meanens to establish the prosperity and quiet of this kingdom. And in the depth of your royal wisdom, to consider and prevent these apprehensions of fear, which may possess the hearts of your Majesties Subjects in your other kingdoms, if th●y shall conceive the Authority of Parliaments, and the rights and liberties of the Subject to be here called in question; and we are confident, if you Majesty shall be graciously pleased to take in good part, and give ear to these our faithful and humble desires, that the success of your Majesties affairs, howsoever now perplexed, shall be happy to your Majesty, and joyful to all your people over whom that your Majesty may long and prosperously reign, is the constant and servant prayer of us,  
Your Majesties faithful Subjects, and Servants; 

earl Lothian.  
earl Lindesay.  
Lord Balmerino.  
Sir Thomas Mo●ton.  
Sir Thomas Hope.  
Sir Archibauld Janson.  
Burgesses.  
Sir John Smith.  
Master Robert Barklay.  
Master Patrick Bell.     

Die Lunae 17. Januar. 1641.  
THe House of Commons having considered, both that Paper given into them from the Scottish Commissioners upon saturday last, as likewise their advice lately given to his Majesty, by occasion of these present troubles, which at the entrety of the said house, they have communicated to them, and finding there in a large testimony of fidelity to the King, of affection to the State, and of wisdom for the honour, security, and peace of his Majesties, and both kingdoms, doth hereby declare that they have herein done that which is not onely very acceptable to this House, but likewise that which is of great advantage to both Nations. And therefore have ordered, that Sir Philip Stapleton, M. Hampden, M fines, M. Pym, M. Arthur Goodwin, M. Long, Sir Henry Va●e Junior; or any three of them shall return them very hearty and affectionate thanks in the name of this House. And this House doth further desire them that according to their aff●ctions already expressed, they will continue their care and endeavours to remove the present distractions amongst us, as also to preserve and confirm the union between the two nations so happily begun.  
Hen. Elsing clear. D. come.   

A true Copy of a Letter found in the Old-Change ne●re to Cheap-side, December 18. 1642.  
MY LORD,  
THe late misfortunes that have lately befallen you have made us something afraid, and would much more affright us, but that we know( and all the rest of the Lords) have so good an Advocate as she is, that we make no question of your delivery, if that things fit rightly, but the base Commons are so bent, that nothing can be done, but they one way or other hear of it; yet for all their wits, the plot in Ireland goes on well, and though they be like Argus at home, yet they see but like a mole abroad. The common People are so rude, that they are not ashamed to rail against the good queen, and I think that if they could, they would even pull her from her regal throne, but I much wonder at the King of France, that he doth suffer these things to be done, and defers his coming so long, but I think he will not procrastinate the matter very long; for I had a letter from France he last week, which certified me that the King of France swore that he would not suffer these things to be done, though he lost his life. Likewise the good Mother queen is in working( God and our holy Father assist her) such a work as willbe very wonderful, if it come to pass. My Lord be close, and see the event. I hope to see you sit in the Cathedrall of Ely, in as much state as ever you did, to kerb the Puritans, one thing more, the Citizes of London make great provision for war, if occasion be, almost every man and Apprentice hath a Musket, and other weapons, but wee fear them not; for they are not expert in using of them, but do every thing in a disorder, that they one hinder another, but we have expert souldiers and Gentlemen, that are able to fight six to twenty of them, we have one thing more to certify you of, that we are consulting together by what means wee may free you our of the Tower, and so you may escape beyond Sea and then fearing nothing, for his holinesse will protect you, and so my Lord, we commit you to God.  
Your honour● Friends, F. P. T. Q. C. EL. T. H. From our lodging in Covent-garden, this 18 of Ian. 1642.   

A Copy of a Protestation shewed to me, by Garreldin of Waterford Merchant, about the twenty of December last, I being with him, and sour other appoynted to watch at the Key-gate of the City.  
THat whereas the Parliament of England, hath taken away his majesties royal power from him, and hath left him but the name of a King his Highnesse loyal Subiects of Ireland, protell to spend our lives and estates, to maintain his majesties said royal power and Prerogative, to him and his royal Sccessours.  
And whereas the said Parliament of England, hath used such cruelty to the poor catholics of England, as hath not onely extended to the loss of their estates, but some of their lives; and intended the like to us( had not the infinite goodness of God put into our hearts, to raise this war for defence of ourselves) we desire this should be published, that the world may take notice of our just cause we had to take up arms, and require all to be aiding and assisting to us.  
Thomas monk.   

A Copy of another Letter written from Lisbon in Portugall.  
THere have been brought unto the place of execution, the marquis de Villa real, and his son, the Duke de Camucha; together with the earl de Armamar, and Don Augustine Manuel; they were lodged that night at the house of Diego Duarta. Presently after, there was in the same night set up a Scaffold in the midst of the place of Execution, made with steps or degrees of Assent; upon the highest step there were set two chairs, and made fast, one for the Duke, and the other for his Father: and on a lower there was set a thaire for the earl of Armamar, and upon the boards lower, there was set another chair for Don Augustine Manuel, so that they all did fit upon chaies or stools, but one higher then the other. And there was made a Gallery for the house,( wherein they were) unto the Scaffold all hung with Ba●es. After that there were two high gallows set up; one at the side of S. Anthonies gate, and the other in the Street name Escudeiros, so that the Scaffold was in the midst▪ The next day between 11. and 12. of the clock there came unto the windows of the house, four Corrigidours of the Court, and some authorised Officers. Thereupon came the marquis de Villa real, with a Monteere upon his head, a little stick in his hand, and with a cloak about him. After that he had made the first step, he fell upon his knees, and made an elegant Speech, or lamentation, with great constancy, more then was thought; then the herald at arms began presently to cry, the King our Lord desireth, that right be done: D●n graced, late marquis de Villa real, traitors against the person of the King, and for the good of the kingdom, and of the common people, shall be beheaded, his goods confiscated for the royal Exchequer, and his memory banished out of the world. The marquis came, as I mentioned before upon the Scaffold, with great courage, and sate down upon the chair: then came the executioner, made his body and arms fast, and cut of his head; and presently the marquis was covered with a garment of bays. This being done, the Duke his son came forth, accompanied as the Father; and the herald cried, as before, until the Duke came unto the chair, upon which his fathers body was before whose feet he kneeled down( kissing the same a thousand times) and craved time, To say one Pater noster for his Fathers soul. Which being done, he went unto his seat, but more faint-hearted, and so was beheaded, and covered. That came the earl of Armamar,( with a common doorkeeper) and Don Augustino Manuel, which were executed likewise. Besides Pero de Baessa and Belchior Correnda Franca, were hanged up at the side of S. Anthonies gate; and in the street named Escudeiros, there hung Manuel Valente, and a Clerk; whereupon all the people began to part, and to cry, God save Don John, the Fourth.  
Thwo houres after the 4. hanged, were quartered, and their quarters carried away. But believe me, this relation, and spectacle following doth change my blood, viz. The two Bishops, and with them, the Bishop de Broga, and the Inquisitior Mor, for the same Treason, are cast into the Tower of Belem, into deep pits, which run under the water, wherein there is no light, to end their lives there. The Bishop de Braga recanted not, but said to his last, that King Philip was his Lord, and that he did loose his life for him. The rest confessed their crimes, and always cried for the mercy of the King, Don John the Fourth, and especially, he Marques de Villa real, who had written 3. or 4 sheets of paper, craving his mercy: but the King had committed it unto justice, and therefore would not intermeddle in pardoning any of them. Beassa would confess nothing, and dyed resolutely. Their intent was to kill the King of Portugall, his Queen, his Son, and two Daughters, and to burn the palace and City upon one day.  
I remain your servant, &c.   
FINIS.