New News from CORNWALL, Being a most true Relation of the strange behaviour of the Cavaliers in that County.  
Fully related in two Letters from persons of good quality and reputation living in that County, unto special friends of theirs living in London.  
Octob. 27. LONDON, Printed for joshua Kirton, 1642.   

The Copy of two Letters from CORNWALL, concerning the late actions of the Kings and Parliaments Forces there.  
AFter the Sheriff of our County had sent abroad his Warrants for posse Comitatus, to suppress certain forces and unlawful Assemblies gathered together against the Law, who said Sir Richard Vivyan came to Truro, the day before the appearance, being the Law Court day when the new Major was chosen, but before he was sworn, the Knight came to the stairs of the Town-hall, and prayed to speak with the Major, who coming to him, he said; he would advise the Town to come forth and send out their Arms, for that it was no Muster but a Command by Statute Law, upon pain of Imprisonment and Fine and Ransom at the King's pleasure, and that it would fall heavy upon them if they came not forth; the Major replied, that it concerned every particular man in his own person to appear, but for any man to require another man's Arms (as at Musters) he saw no such power in the Statute, and that for his part if any that had Arms assessed on them would go, he would not discourage them; but Sir Richard Vyvian did so affright the Commons who were gathered together about them with the danger of the Law, and so persuade them with the King's Service, and that they knew not what unlawful Assemblies were gathered in many parts of the County to the danger of their lives, their wives, and children if they came not out to assist the Sheriff and Justices; and that he was their Colonel, and advised for their good, and would take it kindly of them. All this so wrought upon them, as they were on fire to go in all haste, and came to the Major in the Court, and required the Town Arms, and the Magistrates Arms, but the Mayor answered they should have none, for that none was required to seek other men's Arms, and if they had any Arms assessed on themselves, they might do what they would, if they had none they need not go; but they said they would go however, and complain to the Sheriff for want of the Arms, he said he cared not if they did, for he knew no unlawful Assemblies to be suppressed: Afterwards when the new Major was chosen, he asked the Town's advice what to do, some said no Armour was required in the Statute, but only by the Warrant, and that was no Rule for them without Law; but the Recorder being not present (but refusing to come for fear of himself, and returning no advice about it, as he was entreated twice by letter from the former Major;) the Town Counsel being one master Hoblyn, persuaded them by all means to go forth, and send forth the Arms, else they would be deeply fined, and the Mayor in danger of great trouble, which hearing, most voices were to send forth the Arms, though three or four still denied and said, they would go forth too, but their Arms should never be carried against the Parliament, they would die rather; but the mayor part by the Counsels means prevailed, which had the Recorder been there they had not done; well, out they came the next day all of them (or most part) and sent the Arms; but some kept their men with them, and would not suffer them to go in among the Bands, but brought them home along with them the next day; but the first day came a great number, I think near fifteen or sixteen thousand men but I think not above four thousand armed; propositions were sent by the  to the Sheriff and Gentlemen, who agreed to choose six Treaties on each side, and to meet next day at Red-yet in Saint Clear, half way between Bodmin and Lanceston, where Sir Richard Buller was with six or seven hundred men; but when they met, the Sheriff and his side (with the Troopers) drew up new Articles of their own so unreasonable as the Committee could not (commendably or conscionably agree unto; the Treaty thereupon broke of, and the Treaties returned, whereupon they that did not bring back their men and Arms with them the first night were stopped; for the second day (being warned over night to, meet again next day) they suddenly had word to march forward towards Lanceston, which they did; every Cap. leading his Company, and every Colonel his Regiment: but by what power I know not, unless the Sheriff gave them any power so to train and muster; for the Commission of Lieutenancie is void, and the Militia side appeared not, and for the Array there was no power neither, for the Lord Mohun hath deserted the cause, and did not appear at all among them, which did at first somewhat daunt them, but the great appearance of the County upon this plot of the Sheriffs Warrant (advised by joseph janc, and George Spry, as is conceived for their own ends) put them in such a height of Pride and Insolency, as they thought it an invincible Army; and quartered Wednesday about Lisbord, and Thursday some letters passed between Sir Richard Buller out of Lanceston unto some of the Gentlemen with the Sheriff, as Master Basset and others, who appointed to come into Lanceston that evening to treat again with him and the rest of the Committees, but Master Basset came not according to promise, which made the Committee fear some sudden surprise, and the People of the Town cried out lamentably to Sir Richard Buller to departed the Town, else they should be all killed, for the Sheriff had by that time got twenty or thirty thousand; and had sent new Warrants and threatening messages to those that would not appear, that they should be hanged at their doors, which so terrified the people, as all the West part came out except Saint Ives (who petitioned for themselves for fear of Ireland) and all along, except the Parishes that served under the Committees: Sir Richard Buller, and the Committees hearing the cries of the Town, and the rage of the Army, (set on by the Sheriff and john Arundel of Trevie, Sir Nicholas Slaney, Sir Bevill Greenvile, Sir Richard Vivian, Sir Peter Courtny, and infinite other Colonels, Captains, and others, calling the Parliaments side Rebels and Roundheads, and threatening to chop them in pieces, and beat down the houses, did account it the wisest course (and to avoid effusion of blood being at such infinite disadvantage) by night privately to ride away; and after he was gone sent to the Army in the Town to get away with all speed, which they did in a confused manner, so as they left much of their Arms behind them, and some they lost on the way; so as on Friday morning the Sheriff had notice they were all gone and the Town gates set open; then they all came with great triumph into the Town as conquerors, where there was no enemy to resist; but then the base sort of Rogues fell a plundering of some houses, the first was Master Ambrose Manningtons' house (a Justice of Peace near the Church within the Town) they broke out a great window and stole away all his Plate, Pewter, Clothes, and Householdstuff, or the greatest part of it took his Writings and Deeds and Leases, and tore many of them, yet that Gentleman Master Mannington was not against them, but a mean party between both striving by all means to make Peace, only he dwelled there; and when Sir Richard Buller road away he went with him & locked up his doors, and thus was ●●bbed; And some other houses were broken up, as Captain Bennets and M●●●●● Bolithous, and some say two or three other; But when the Sheriff and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 heard it, they made Proclamation to apprehend the Thiefs, and got bacl as much of the goods as they could find into the houses again, though much be lost, and much spoil done, and near twenty of them in the Gaol for it. On Saturday the Sheriff and Justices held a privy Sessions there at Launceston, to present and indite all that took up Arms with Sir Richard Buller, as causers of Riots and unlawful assemblies, and all that came not with them against the Committee, and caused every Constable and others to bring in the Names of all that appeared not, and took oath for it, and do purpose to send Warrants to apprehend them and imprison them, or Fine them & distrain them; Among whom I am complained against, and shall (I doubt not) hear shortly of it: Then they resolved on Monday to advance towards Salt-Ash, and leave a Garrison at Launceston, but hearing they of Salt-Ash would not resist (but open their Gates) they came not thither, but gave out they would march into Devonshire towards Plymouth, if Devonshire men had given the least assistance to our Committee, which they thought to do, as by their letter appeareth, to which the Sheriff and Gentlemen answered peremptorily as you may see enclosed, and upon their quiet reply all was stayed; and so their Army disbanded, and every man returned home, with such base exclamation upon the Committees, calling them Roundheads and Runaways, and with extreme violence and madness so as I never heard the like.  
Thus you have the full Relation of the first part of the Chronicle of Cornwall's second Commotion; The next part must be of the Parliaments side, which is expected daily.  

Dear Friend,  
I Do desire to inform you, and my friends with you; how things are with us, when Sir Ralph Hopton and the Cavaliery came into Cornwall, Sir Richard Buller and the Committee endeavoured to resist them, but were unhappy in the success, Sir Richard repairs to Launceston; where he had 9 Colours, many Gentlemen were hearty in the cause; The Sessions was about that time at Trurow and Lostwithiell, where they indict Sir Ralph Hopton and his Confederates for coming into the County in a hostile manner, he traverseth his judgement there and appears at Trurow, where the Jury (being a pact Jury as they use to call it) freed him, and master Humphrey Noy being Foreman, makes a short Speech to Sir Ralph in way of thankfulness to him for his coming into the County, for securing of the Gentlemen from that violence intended to them by Sir Richard Buller, at the close whereof there was a plaudite in the Hall; Then there was an Indictment framed against Sir Richard Buller for a Riot, which was speedily found (such a precedent I believe never was) and to suppress him, the Justices of the Peace require a posse comitatus, the Sheriff gives out his Warrants withal expedition, and the people as readily obey, for by Lostwithiell there appeared, as is credibly reported 25000. or 30000. in so much as it was a rare thing to see a man about Trurow, or in any of the Western parts; from thence they advance toward Launceston, where Sir Richard with his small Force lay, being promised aid from Devon, but disappointed, he desired the Devon men only to secure Polson Bridge, that he might have a place of retreat, but could not obtain it; whereupon he was constrained to leave the Town, and disband, so that all Cornwall is under the command of Sir Ralph and his Troopers, they are now 600 horse at Salt Ash with 300. Foot which puts the Town of Plymouth in great fear, yet they are in a posture able to resist 5000, if they should assault them, the Town is very hearty for the King and Parliament, but in the mean Cornwall is lost, we expected aid from the Parliament long since, but as yet none is come; I pray God the public cause do not suffer by it, all good Ministers and Christians almost have left Cornwall, and take sanctuary at Plymouth. Many Cornish and Devon Ministers are come here, poor Christians, like banished exiles leave their home, the Cavaliers have plundered many houses, and threaten poor Ministers and Christians; Most part of our Gentlemen are here. Sir Richard Buller and his Family, Master Irefusis Eresey, Sir Awbin Godolphin, Trevenrag Ellyet, with divers others here are three Commanders come, but no Foot nor Troops, I pray GOD they may come timely or we are undone; The names of the Commanders are, Colonel Ruthen, Captain Stevenson with other Valiant Scots; there is a brave Troop of Horse in Town about 80. Volunteers of the Townsmen these the Commanders Exercise almost every day upon the How there is a brave young Gentleman, one Captain Dickes, who hearing the Cavaliers intended to come to Saltash went up with 200. of his Company; There were there formerly 200. of Plymouth, and he resolved to make good the Town against that huge Army, but the Mayor would not permit him, they are so zealous for the public cause as they desire to be doing.  
Your real Friend, I. C. Plimonth the 20. of October, 1642.