A Paper of Advices to the KING.  
Which were lately to be presented to Him at Newcastle, by the Malignant Faction.  
Wherein the KING is advised, what to stand upon in the Propositions of Peace to be sent to His Majesty.  
Transmitted in a Letter( bearing date at Newcastle, 3 july 1646.) from an intelligent Person, and communicated for public satisfaction.  
Published by Authority.  
LONDON, Printed for Thomas Hewer. 1646.   

THat His Majesty may avoid the great danger and complaints against him for following private and evil Counsels. It principally at this time concerns him, not to promise or engage himself in any public business, either of State or Church without a general or public consent and agreement: not only of the present houses of both Kingdoms, but likewise the assent of the City of London, and of the Common people in general. And therefore,  
I. THat his Majesty will be pleased with patience to expect from his great Councells, all such Propositions and so formed into acts as may concern the final settlement both of Church and State, according to their own desires. And that his Majesty do not engage or consent to any of these singly, or by parts, but jointly and altogether.  
II. That his Majesty be well assured, that these Propositions and acts ▪ be with the general consent, assent, meaning and interpretation of both Houses of both the kingdoms, the City of London, and the common people in general; least a peace made and concluded without such a general consent or assent be the beginning of a new war.  
III. That his Majesty would be graciously inclined when such Propositions come to his hand, to give life unto them, by his royal assent; And if there be some such acts, which he shall conceive contrary to the dictates of his conscience, contrary to his former oaths, and contrary to the Protestation taken by this present Parliament. That then with all wisdom and moderation, he take time to consider of such. And that upon debate, he may either receive satisfaction or still to take time, either for the satisfying or rectifying of his conscience.  
IV. Lastly it is not possible according to christianity or humanity, to press any thing upon his Majesty further, unless it be to give way; that such acts as his Majesty is not satisfied to pass as laws, may yet for a time limited be put in execution as Probationaries, in hope within the time limited his Majesty may satisfy his conscience, either for allowing, or disallowing such acts for future. And this,( if pressed) his Majesty may with wisdom, use such caution, as neither to enthrall his own conscience, nor the tender consciences of his good Subjects, who shall scruple the same. All things being thus in a faire way of composing, it will be fit for his Majesty( if not offered to him) to demand and expect the payment of his debts, contracted upon himself, or his party for his services, as well as the debts upon public faith. And that a general act of oblivion be past of all acts done on either side in order to the war, either by his Majesties express command, or comnission, or by order or ordinance of Parliament. And perhaps it will not be improper for his majesty to demand all the fines of his own party, who have not formerly compounded according to the rates of such as have compounded already. That these fines may help to discharge the debts of his majesty and his engaged party in debts contracted upon them. But these and many others may be better upon debate as occasion is offered to prevent the total ruin of his Majesties party( which it is not doubted) he is most sensible of.  
FINIS.