independent PROPOSITIONS FOR THE WESTERNE ASSOTIATION, WITH THE western INTENTIONS For their own Preservation. novemb: 14. edinburgh: For H. W. As truly Printed by Evan tiler, Printer to the Kings most Excellent majesty, as was the Scotish papers lately published and dispersed in London; 1646. PROPOSITIONS, Humbly offered to the consideration of the Honourable Committee, for Safety of the West, to be communicated to the well affencted people in the western Association, for the speedy putti●g themselves into a safe and serviceable posture of defence, for prevention of riots, Robberies, foreign Invasion●, or domestic Rebellions. WHereas by sad and late experiences, we have found that the ill managing of th● Militia, of the Western Counties, hath cost not only the loss and exhausting the Treasure thereof, and best affencted people therein, very near to their destruction, but the blood of thousands hath been shed of as faithful f●iends to the Parliament, as any whatsoever. And for that we have cause yet to fear a discontented party, both at home and abroad, may take advantages of our unready posture, the knowledge whereof, as it fills us with fears, so may it very much encourage them, to trouble those Counties in this Conjuncture of time. And therefore for prevention thereof, is humbly offered a speedy way for Listing 4000. Horse, or more, in the W●●terne Association, to be always in readiness for service, with very little charge to the under takers; and without confusion or trouble, in acting the service intended. I. THat there may be Six misapprehensions of parts, in each grand division. That is to say, Twenty four parts in each County, divided either by towns or Parishes. II. That there may be one Regiment of Eight troops, Listed in Twenty four Squadrons, in every County, which Squadrons may lye in Order for best accommodation, as may be seen in the Division of the County of Wilts, which is hereunto annexed. III. That no man disaffected to the Parliament, be suffered to List either Horse or Horses, in any Squadron or Troope, or to keep in his custody, any arms, or other provision of war, but only such, who have been faithful in assisting the Parliament, either in purse or person, during this war. IV. That upon the division of twenty four parts divided, as aforesaid, where every Officers Squadron and Troope, may most conveniently lye, that the mayor part of every Squadron, may choose their own Officers. always provided ▪ their respective Officers so chosen; may be approved by the Parliament: or such as they shall appoint thereunto. V. That there be places of Randezvouse for each Squadron, appointed, and from thence for each Troope to rendezvouse together. Where orders being given by the Shreiffes, or such as shall be appointed thereunto: they may act without confusion or disorder, as occasion is offered. VI. That there be a Muster roll of all men, who have freely and faithfully served the Parliament, kept. And by this means they will be the better united together, and the others both number and places will be easily known, which will be a ready way to prevent their designs and under-hand workings. VII. That in case of drawing together for the service of the County, a Troope or moore be enquired, that there be provision made for Officers and Souldiers for each dayes service. Which charge be undergone by those who serve not there and are mentioned in the third Proposition. VIII. That the Quarter-master, marshals, and corporals, be chosen by the Captaines, Lieutenants and Cornets of each troop, and that a Committee be appointed of the Officers of the Army, with the assistance of the Committees of each counties for settling the Officers and Squadrons as is divided, or otherwise, as shall be thought most convenient for the effectual security and defence of the Western association. The western intentions for their own preservation. FRiends, the end of these propositions, certainly is to establish us in a safe and peaceable condition of defence. To preserve ourselves and friends, from the invasion of Strangers that daily threaten us, and to prevent commotions that may arise within our Counties. That our association ▪ hath such who will be friend a no longer then opportunity serve them to show us, they are our enemies, our own experiences c●n tell it, and their daily words and actions require us to be very watchful. Suppose we may be invaded by French or irish, then we cannot provide for our own safety, or suppose we never are disturbed, our labour and charge is not lost, with our Horses we may daily plough, sow to carriage and all other necessary work that may be, other charge is little, yea, as ●othing; in respect of our security we shall enjoy, there by, our Officers and Soldiers are of ourselves, and who knows not, but that our being in this posture, may be a means to prevent further trouble amongst us: yea, and prove a terror to our enemies. And therefore if these or the like propositions are approved amongst us, as good and necessary for us, then know, we may not let slip this season, to make our condition happy. We have an English Parliament sitting, whose ears are open to hear our desires, and to apply these remedies accordingly. And although all things are not so well as can be wished, yet the fault thereof, is very much in ourselves; we cannot but remember, how at first we were deceived in our elections, in sending thither such members, whose riches more then virtues we much regarded, and whose actions since hath occasioned much trouble, and hindered many good things from us. Yet further, is feared, there are and will remain more endeavours, and deeper designs under divers colours and specious pretences, if it were possible, to divide and alienate our affections from this honourable Parliament. O let such thoughts never harbour in our minds, but rather let us consider, and( know) that there is no other interest consistent with our welfare, but only that which is now managed by this Parliament, whom we have chosen, and whose preservation with our own, we so dearly have purchased. object. If any man object, they desire not freedom, but are inclined to the interest of spain, France, denmark, &c. That is to say, Love that government which is one sort tyrants, and the other part slaves; Let us answer them thus, they may enjoy that interest where it is followed, let them thither go, what makes them here, cumbring this English ground? We are English men, and cannot bear any other government, but what is approved by consent to be free, just, and rational. And for that end is this Parliament chosen: And though our and was crossed by some of our former Trustees, who digging pits for us; are therein fallen: We may hope for the future, it shall admonish us, to be more vigilant and careful, and as long as justice and judgement, freely passeth amongst us, let us lay aside all delusions of the Enemies of our natural Rights and liberties and resolve to stand by this Parliament against all opposers whatsoever. And though the face of things seem to change, let us be assured by this Parliament, the same interest is still maintained, and though designs may be laid in the dark to divide this Parliament and people, yet let us continue firm to the end, as free men born, free to live and so to die, and live as doth this honourable Parliament, whom we have entrusted for our preservation. The Division of the County of Wilts into twenty four Squadrons Squad. I. Salisbury. Winterborn Gunner. Winterburn Dansey. Winterborn earls Winterslow. Pitten. Laverstoke. west D●●n. East Greensted. Jege-Church. Alder●ry. West-Greensted. Whit-Church. II. Burtford. East Harna●. Langford. B●sh●●●-Town. Fenny-Stratgord. comb. Hummington. Nunton. O●stoke. With-bury. Marton. Damarirum. III. Woodford. Newton. Chilhamton. Eulston. Bemmarton. Fisherton. West-Harnham. Wilford. Ugford. Berford. Wils●ford. ●●ongford p●●●. Over Tefunt. Compton. Ditton. Baberstoke. Nether. Tefunt. South-Bu●comp. IIII. Tilbury. East-Hat●h. Sedge-hill. Sembry. Fovane. Sutton. Swallodyfe. Ashtye Gver-Donet. Nether-Donet. Ludwell. Charle●n. Follard-Royall. Ourrington. South-Barwick. Burchalk. Flamstone. Broa● ▪ Chalk. Alveston. Fyfehud. V. Bishopstrawe. Sutton Mag. Tetherington. Cotting●●n ▪ Boy●on. Sherington. Steketon. Bapton. Wilye. Pictwood. C●icklat. West-Knahill. Chilmack. Funthill Gilford. Berwich Leonard. Hynd●●. Hyndon. VI. M. Deverell. H. Deverell. L. D●lton. up●●n. Cosley. Warmister. Long-Leat. Hooningsham. Deverell. Brixton Deverel●. Kingston Deverell. Maden-Bradley. VII. Staverton. Wwaddon. Semmyngton. Help●●ton. Kevyll. Trubridge. Steepleaston. Maston. Eddington. Steke. Coulston. B●●… tton. Baynton. Bradford. Westwood Winfeild. N. Bradley. Westburye. ●ford. VIII. Browton. Colham. Lekham. Haelbury. Laock. Atford. Broughton. Holt Chilfied. winsley. Munkton Ferley. Wax●ll. D●chridge. IX. Alderton. Hulavington. Littletendru●. ●rittleton. Stanton-qiunton. Sutton Netteston. West-Kineton. Michaels Cynt●●●. Wraxall. Longley. Biteston Slaugtenford. X. Br●●lcham. Estengray. Malmesbury. Foxley. Norton. Sharston Luckington. Rod born. Somerford mag. XI. Kemble. Ashby. Crudewell. Longnewton Brekenton Whitchurch. Somerford. Oke●ey. Hankerton Myntye. Charleton. Grasden. Thele●. Crenkworthe. XII. Lediarderagese. North-Lidiard. Purton. Crekelade. Ashconean●●. Haviston La●●●●. XIII. Inglesham. Castle. eton. Swindon, Stratton. Redborn. Marsham. Sonningham. Hamington. Sranton. Broad Blunsdon. Bury Blunsdon. St. Andrews Blunsdon. Hiworth. XIV. Linton. Bishopston. Wanbrow. Liddenton. Chisleton. Baydon. Auburn. Wood. and. Maldenhall. Axford. Heldrop. Mieden hall. Chilton. XV. Fitcomb. Wexcomb. Marton. East-Gratton Malton. Easton. Welton. Wetton. Barbich. Buttermere. Ham. Bedwing-mag. Bedwin. Par. Harding, Wulfall. Ma●lingsboro, Charnamstreet. Litfle eote. Froxfield. Rramsbury. XVI. Manninoford Ab. Manningford Coll●ngburne kingston. Fastbury. Chute, Colingborn St. Andrewes, Fighelden. Holstone. Haxton. South Tudworth. Fittleton. East Everley, West Everly. XVII. Myston. Buckmaster. Bulford, Ruchefren. Ambersbury. Aliar Amesbury, Wilford. Allington, Bascombe, Dernford mag. Gumleton. Dernford par. Stetford. XVIII. Imber. Tylshed. Orcheston, George. Orcheston Maryes. Shrawton Virga. Maddenton. Chilterns. Winterburn stoke. Hatesbury. Kunker Upton Codfords. Fisherton Dalamer. Badhampton. St. james Berwick. Stapleford. Steeple-Langford. XIX. Clicton. Merden. Wilford. Charleton. Rustisall. up Haven. Woddenton. Vrcint. Esto●t. Cheselbury. Compton. Enford Cheverall Mag. Cheverall Park. East Lavington. West Lavington. Nethec-Haven. XX. Chippingham. Stanley. Pynnels. Whetham. Heddington, Mylsham. Linceton. Sene. Buckington. Worton. pattern. Paulsall. Rowdon. Brumham. XXI. Buckland. Checill. Claston. Hewish. Alton. Stanton. Dracot. Pewsey. Wilcot. Newinton. Woodbero. Bitchamstok. Patney. Alcamyngs. Bishop. Ganyngs. The D●vizes. start. Ashlington. XXII. Cl●ford. Preshot. Manton. Overton. Kennet. Backhinton. Abury. Munckton Fyfield. Barwick. Winterborn. St. Andrewes Ogburn Ro●●eley. XXIII. Gra●enham. Dantsey, Fickenham. Lyncham. Clack. Christ-Malford. Bremble. West Tetterton Bupton. Helmarton. Hyway. Calne. Campton Bassed. Yarc●●ri. XXIIII. Wetton Basset. Chaddenton. Elcombe. Cleve. By●●●●. Saltrop. Vscote. Broad H●nton, Overton. FINIS.