Several PROPOSITIONS PRESENTED To the Members of the Honourable House of COMMONS, by Mr. Peter's, Minister of the gospel of Jesus CHRIST; Concerning the Presbyterian Ministers of this kingdom.  
WITH A Discovery of two great Plots against the PARLIAMENT of ENGLAND:  
THE FIRST, By the QVEEN, and the English Runagadoes in FRANCE.  
THE SECOND, By the Lord Hopton, Col. Cartwright, and divers others in the Island of JARSEY.  
ALSO, A Declaration of His highness the Prince of WALES in FRANCE.  
LONDON, Printed for J. G. Decemb. 1. 1646.   

Mr. Peter's REPORTS TO The Honourable Committee of both kingdoms; concerning the speedy reducing of the Irish Rebels.  
FIrst, he desireth, that there may be a speedy course taken for the settling of the poor, distressed, and bleeding Kingdom of Ireland, in peace and unity, & that there may be some painful and religious Ministers (both Presbyterians and others) forthwith expedited for that service.  
Secondly, that all possible care may be taken for the sending over provisions and other necessaries for relief of the poor distressed Protestants.  
Thirdly, that all Commanders whatsoever that are under the Command of the Parliament of England, may forthwith be sent over, for the performance of the Great Trust reposed in them, that so the Cause of Ireland may be no longer detarded, but with all faithfulness and expediency performed for the easing of our distressed Brethren from the heavy oppressions which they have for many years groaned under.  
Thus having given you (in brief) the effect and substance of the Propositions or Report of (the renowned Worthy of our Times) Mr. Peter's, upon Friday last, concerning the managing of the affairs for the Kingdom of Ireland; I will in the next place communicate unto you, the dangerous estate and condition of this our native Kingdom of England; by reason of the manifold Plots and Conspiracies which are daily acting and contriving (by the Enemies of GOD) against the Worthies of England, the High and Honourable Court of Parliament: Yet all their Machavillian Plots, and horrid conspiracies have been frustrated, and taken no effect; For when they were in the height of their pride, and (almost) upon the finishing of their wicked Conspiracies, it pleased God to discover and bring to light all their barbarous and inhuman intentions: Yet these great and malicious Instruments, which have been for many years together, the chief Disturbers of the Peace and tranquillity of England, whose hearts have been inveterate against the Proceedings of our Renowned Parliament, are now studying, complotting, and contriving how to bring their most wicked and bloody designs once again to perfection, and to set footing within this our realm of England,  
But because I will not detract time, nor trouble the Readers patience with too much superfluity of former experiencies, I will confine myself, and proceed to the ensuing subject, which may be termed, England's vigilant Scout, giving Her an Alarum of the warlike preparations that are now beyond the Seas, not only by a foreign Enemy, but by Her Native Branches, which I will here insert, and faithfully communicate, as followeth:  
The Nobility and Gentry of this Kingdom of England, which for a long time had so inveterately engaged themselves in a desperate war against the Parliament, are very active beyond the Seas in the kingdom of France, and other Parts, and are complotting and laying their heads together, how they may contrive & raise a new war in England, using their utmost endeavours, (by way of entreat) for the gathering of an Army together: And to that end, the greatest part of the Nobility and Gentry, together with all the colonels, Lieutenant Colonels, Majors, Captains, and other inferior Officers, which were Runagadoes from their Native Country, having formerly had the honour of great trust and eminent places reposed to their Charge, began to recollect their memories, and to bethink themselves of the gallant days which they once enjoyed within the Realm of England; and therefore, having ever since their departure from this Kingdom been much perplexed in mind, jointly concluded, that if it were possible for them to raise a Party, and some certain sums of money, they would venture once again to steer their Coast towards the Confines of England; And for the better effecting of their Design now in agitation, the Queen doth endeavour to use her utmost power for the effecting of it, as formerly she hath done.  
But it is very probable that their design will be soon frustrated, and all their Plots and Conspiracies utter confounded; for one storm hath already appeared against them, and no doubt, but many more will suddenly arise) so that there is small hopes of their attempting any thing against this kingdom, by reason of a controversy and Disputation that hath lately arose between the Queen and her confessor at St. Jermans, who at a late meeting, told her, that her proceedings were not well approved of, and that he thought She began to incline towards the Church of England, and to desert the Church of Rome: At which words, her Majesty being somewhat displeased, replied and declared herself in this manner: That for her Religion, which she was always brought up in from her infancy, She were resolved to live and die in; And for his Objections against her, in being pleased to say, that it was not allowable for Her, to permit or suffer any of Her servants & followers liberty to associate themselves with the heretics in any public place or meeting whatsoever; to which her Majesty answered, That she were resolved to grant them free liberty of Conscience; intimating, that when she were in England, all her followers in geral● had liberty and toleration to use their own ways and consciences, without any disanulment or interruption at all, and in consideration thereof, she were resolved to grant the same liberty to Her royal sovereign's ●●iends, and Hers, in France, as they fo●merly have had in England. Thus having expressed herself so resolutely unto her confessor, he took his leave, and being much perplexed in mind retired out of the room, being in a great fury: what the issue of this Discord and Contention may arise to, I cannot as yet assure you. Therefore, in the next place, be pleased to take notice, that his Highnesso the Prince of Wales is very much perplexed in mind, and cannot approve of the French fashions nor ways, but declares himself in opposition against them.  
Thus having given you the chiefest Observations and remarkablest Passages that have happened within the kingdom of France, somewhat reflecting upon the Peace and tranquillity of England, I cannot but put you in mind of another business of great concernment, worthy of your observation, and hath some reference to the former. But drawing to a period, I will only give you a hint of it and briefly intimate unto you, as followeth:  
From Jarsey we are advertised, That the Lord Hopton, colonel Cartwright, and divers other Commanders are very active in the said Island, both in furnishing of themselves with Ammunition, and also in keeping their men together (which is supposed for some design against the Parliament of England.  
Hopton hath caused two or three Powder Milles to be made, and are continually in action with them.  
They keep several strong Holds about the island, and are supposed to be about two thousand strong, all completely armed, being gallantly experienced in the Discipline.  
The Holds that they keep are of great strength, most of them being situated upon great rocks, and encompassed with the Sea; so that it is to be feared, it will be a long time before they are brought to the obedience of the Parliament; unless upon composition.  
But why these garrisons should be maintained and kept in a defensive and warlike posture against the Parliament, is not as yet known: but we may conceive (and it is too apparent) that they have some designs in agitation against the Parliament of England; for who can be so deluded, as to think that they will still keep these Holds in defiance, and to endanger both lives and fortunes, but only they have a secret conspiracy amongst themselves; and no doubt, but their horrid Plots, and desperate designs, will at the last be brought to light, and to their everlasting shame, be made manifest to the whole world.  
They are very vigilant, and will not suffer a Fisherman to go to the Sea, without severe examination and diligent search.  
Hopton hath again renewed his inveterate malice against the Parliaments friends, and hath disarmed all the well-affected throughout the whole Island.  
FINIS.