The faithful SCOUT: 
Numb. 6.  Impartially Communicating The most remarkable Intelligence, From all Christian Kings, Princes, States, and Common-Wealths: Containing these ensuing Particulars, viz. The Declaration, Proposals, Claim, and Speeches, of Mr. William Pryn, and Mr. Ansley, in order to the proceedings of Parliament and Army. And Mr. Hugh Peter's Darting-Arrow touching the same. The New Instrument of the Times out of Tune; and a Prodigious Birth of Gentlemen still-born. The Levellers Remonstrance, and the Young-men and Apprentices of the Borough of Southwarks Proposals. The prophesy of m. lily concerning these Times. The Orders and Resolves of Parl. for the raising of Money, where, and how; and a Vote to the soldiery what they must trust unto. With a Narrative from the English Fleets, and a great Rising in the Netherlands.  
From Friday, May 27. to Friday, June the 3d, 1659.  

Beginning May the 27.  
THere is not any thing in the Universe deserves l●sse to be a Member of it, then a self-seeking Man, who unconcerned jo the public Good, regards onely his private Interest. The World unwillingly contributes to his maint●nance; and Nature less abhors a Vacuum, then that any place should be filled by a subject so empty of desert. He is a savage Creature in the midst of civil people, not deserving to be born of others, as not caring to live, but for himself. Nay, it is worthily reputed a kind of civil death, to do nothing else but live: for as long as we have a Country to abide in, we have a Duty to tend●● it. All we have, we have from it; and by consequence owe it all we have. Our Lives and Fortune are safest, when ventured for the public Interest; and he is the truest Lover of Law and Liberty, that affects rather to be ruled, then to rule. This is a truth so manifest, and not to be dissembled, that never yet was there a Tyrant, but he pretended to be a Saviour of the people. Religion, Liberty, Conscience, and the Peoples Freedom, are specious Names to be made use of. But these machiavellian Tricks, and political Cheats, so often put upon the people of our Nation,( in precedent years) me thinks should have by this time undeceived us with a sad experience of the miseries we have subjected ourselves to, by a perpetual itch of reforming, annulling, creating Laws, and framing new Governments to the Model of a late subtle and Grandees Ambition: As for instance, From monarchy, to Democacie; thence to a new kind of Protector; thence, to Praise God Bare bones little Parliament; thence, to a Protector with an Instrument, but never in tune; thence, to a pretty Crochet, called The Petition and Advice; thence, to a New Protector, and two Houses of Parliament, whereof one was still-born: Thus after a long march from one Government to another, the poor people being even wearied out, by the heavy Burden that lay upon their Shoulders, are now returning( by the good Hand of Providence) into a happy and Free-State, the most purest Government under Heaven, where all things( we hope) will be duly weighed in the Scales of Equity and Justice, and become instrumental for the awakening the drowsy Consciences of many supplanting Gentlemen, who like a headless Head, and Usurping Rulers, endeavour to usurp upon the Peoples Rights, and privileges, by introducing sundry spangled and plausible Motives, to alienate the Affections of the Good People of this Nation, from their due Obedience, being diametrically opposite, to whatsoever is called the Present Power; presenting the world with Paper-Rattles, to imbrue their hands in blood, and that by sundry specious Inducements, For the people to venture Life and Fortunes, in reducing the true and lawful Heir to his possessions, and no longer to cast off their lawful King and sovereign. Certainly, it is matter of great admiration, that the product of such Malapert Brains, should hatch and contrive such trapanning axioms; though, indeed, Mr. Pryn is pleased to declare otherwise, affirming, That there is no Government like unto King, Lords, and Commons, and that he is resolved to live and die in the Legal Vindication of those ancient and indubitable Rights. For, saith he, Let young men serve their country with their strength and arms, and old men secure it by their Heads and Counsel; for my part, I desire to live no longer, then I can in some sort contribute to so glorious a Work. Bravely resolved, Sir! But I beseech you, le● Reason rule your Passion, lest impardonable instability be imputed to the loss of a Sufferer's two Biasses; for note, if a Bowle's deviation from the Jack is occasioned hereby, much more a rational Creature's à fortiori. But I shall no longer at present, insist upon the Dialect; neither will I trace the steps of this invincible Lawyer any longer; for certainly, mighty is the mans Courage, and great his Prowess, who dares attempt to notify such things in the Face of Authority, even in this Juncture of Settlement, where most prudent and serene Spirits are now steering the great ship of the Common wealth, to bring her to the Haven and Harbour of a Free-State.   

Saturday, May 28.  
This day represents variety of Transactions from several parts, viz. The Hollander seems invincible at Sea, by reason of their great Armado in Shipping, representing no less then a mighty Wood upon the Neptune Ocean; and the King of Sweden appears as full of Princely Courage, as Magnanimity of Spirit, whose Valour and Courage, will doubtless take no small reflection, upon the greatest of his Enemies Action.   

Monday May 30.  
By an express from the Hague thus, This morning, there went two Companies of the Guards from hence to Goyland, for the stilling of some Tumults arisen at Narden, occasioned by an Insurrection of the common sort against a certain Boor that trades in turf, and who sold by a less measure than is usually thereabout. The Lords States are resolved to do exemplary justice upon the Leaders of this Rout.  
Our Fleet that are gone Northward, are by their Instructions, to observe the agreement made by the French Ambassador here residing, the Resident of England, and the Commissioners of the Lords States of the United Provinces, wherein these particulars are provided; viz. That when the Fleets of both Nations do meet in the Zound, they shall carry themselves toward each other in friendly manner; That as soon as they arrive, a Proposition of Treaty shall be jointly made to the two Kings of Sweden and Denmark; that one and twenty dayes b● the term of time limited for the said Treaty; That in the mean while, the Holland Fleet shall not attempt the putting of any succour into Coppenhagen, nor shall the English do the like to either party; and the Commande●s and public Ministers, both English and Hollanders, shall use their utmost endeavours to bring the two Kings to agree,( if it may be) upon the Terms concluded by the public Ministers here at the Hague. Some conceiving the King of Denmark hath so bound himself by agreement formerly made, that he cannot give ear to any particular peace, without the consent of his Friends and Confederates, to wit, the Emperor, the King of Poland, and the Prince Elector of brandenburg; so that perhaps the present endeavour may be fruitless, and an accommodation not to be brought about without a general Treaty, wherein the Confederates shall be comprehended.  
The Portugal Ambassador, is revolted from his allegiance, and is retired to his old Master the King of Spain, to make his peace; but his Secretary stayed here, desiring protection from the States, which is granted, and a Guard assigned. We hear, that Gen. Turene hath divided his Army into two Bodies; and that Dunkirk is made invincible, and no ways besieged.   

Tuesday, May 30.  
The young men and Apprentices of the Borough of Southwark, have addressed themselves to the Parliament, humbly representing these ensuing particulars:  
I. That you will seriously ruminate and d●bate, whether it will best consist with the good and safety of these Nations, and the people of God, therein, only to be governed by Parliaments popularly elected in number and manner as formerly, or whether some more expedient way may not be found out, whereby we may not be made o●noxious to the danger of inte●vals, perpetua● Par●iaments without provision for successive, haz rd ●f chusi●g through the giddiness of the multitude, fit able and honest me●.  
II. That for the ●dva●ce of Trade, we humbly conceive it will be very requisite, tha● some expe●ient way be ●oun● out, whereby every person so cho●en( to govern) as you shall appoint, may be engaged to take care thereof w●ich of late hath been very much neglected to the great impove●ishing and undoing of many persons and Families amongst us, and most part of the Nation.  
III. That constant care may be taken that the Militia of the Nation may be put into such mens hands as are of known honesty and integrity to the Commonwealth, not respecting their private Judgements and Opinions.  
IV. That the Magistrates power, may not extend to bind or enslave the Consciences of any good and peaceable People of these Nations in matters of religious concernment.  
V. That the public Revenues and employments may be contracted into as few hands as may be, that so the less may be expended in salaries.  
VI. That the Law may be regulated, and( if it may be) brought into one Volume, that thereby every one may know his duty, and wherein he shall be accounted a Transgressor.  
VII. That therein you will order a way, whereby differences may more facily and speedily be decided, and Creditors not be defrauded by their responsible Debtors.  
And in your Honours doing these, or some better things for us, unto this our mite of desire, we shall add our other of Endeavours, That you may be secured from any Malignant opposition or interruption, and ever prie that God will bless, guide and prosper you to his glory, your own everlasting Renown, the good of these poor distressed Nations, and of your humble Petitioners.   

Wednesday, June 1.  
Letters( this day) from Flanders purport, That great preparations are making by the Spaniards, for this Summers campaign; and many Regiments have already taken the field; amongst the rest, a Brigade of English, Scots, and Irish, under the Condust of the Duke of York, so called, & of high esteem in those parts: next to him his Brother Henry commands in Chief, and the young Lord Caracene the Infantry. Capt. Brewer, and Capt. Stevens,( both English-men) are Commissionated for the M●ratine Affairs, two expert and able Sea-men; having( as 'tis said) Seven frigates under their Command, carrying about 24 Guns a piece.  
By a Letter dated from aboard the Charundown frigate in the Downs, it is advertised, That a great Dispute hath happened between the said frigate, and a Spanish Man of War, near Ostend; which was maintained with great Resolution on both sides, the Spaniards being above 350 aboard, stout souldiers, and well resolved, being highly encouraged by the new governor of Ostend; but after several Salutes from the roaring Canon, the English laid them aboard, seizing the said governor, and about Three Hundred and Fifty Officers and souldiers, with little loss, but great to the Enemy, having taken no small quantity of Arms and Ammunition, but plenty of provision, and other rich booty. The said frigate, with two more, are now bound again to the cost of Ostend, to attend the motion of some other Men of War.   

Westminster May 31.  
The Parl. have further ordered, That power be given to the Committee to whom the business touching the Forrests is referred, to inquire what Timber hath been carried from the Lands of the Commonwealth; where the said Timber is, who carried it thither, by whom the said Timber hath been bought and sold, and by what Authority they have done the same, and report it to the House.  
One thing I cannot omit, which is both Remarkable and Truth, That the Good Old Man, Minister of Lesbury, near Newcastle, aged 112 years; after a great dimness of sight, his Teeth all out, and his Head bal'd, predicted, That upon the renewing thereof, and a little before his death, Englands Freedom would revive; which is assuredly come to pass: For upon the 19th instant, he died, being aged 114. having his perfect Eye-sight, 18 Teeth, and his Head grown over with Ha●r.  
From Amsterdam they writ, that their Fleet consisting of 50 men of war, and the Merchants ships for Greenland being about 160, and 60 Fluyts, each being hired for 1000 Gilders, to go to the Zound with the Fleet, are near the Scaw; & that another Fleet belonging to Zealand, are also gone after them, commanded by Ca. Brankert. The Accord made by the Fr●nch Ambassador, English Resident, a d Holland Lords, for a peace between the Kings of Sweden and Denmark, is subscribed; and two Messengers sent to the English and Dutch Admirals, to act according to the Terms of the said Accord. But before their arrival, some action happened between the Swedish and Danish Men of War, in which Engagement, three Danish ships were sunk, and 4 extremely rent and torn.  
The Committee appointed for the Examination of Witnesses, about Col. Jones in the Speakers Chamber, met according to Or●●r, and the Witnesses being sworn, they proceeded to Examination, which is to be reported to the House. The grand Committee also have made some progress into the Bill of indemnity & Oblivion; And the House have had under consideration the settlement of the Officers of the Army, viz. Lieu. Gen. Fleetwoods Reg. of foot, Maj. Gen. Lamberts Reg. of foot, Lieu. Gen. Ludlows Reg. Maj. Gen. Lamberts Reg. of horse. Col. Lilburns Reg. Col. Berry's Reg. And Col. Hackers Reg. The Treaty between the States of England, and the States of Holland, is referred to the Council of State, to proceed in the managing as they think fit, upon the G●ounds & Proposals presented to the House, and to make Report thereof for the Pa●l. approbation The Humble Petition of the Spanish Merchants trading to the Dominions of the K. of Spain, was red in the House, and care taken to answer their Desires. The House being informed that other Petitioners were at the door, they were called in, and Mr. Tulse, and another Gentleman at the Bar of the House, made two excellent Speeches, setting forth the Wonderful Providences of God in the Revolution of late Years, and his miraculous delivering the people of this Nation, and breaking the Yoke of our oppressors, who hath skinned the People to cloth themselves; as also, of ●estoring the Power and Authority of the Nation to the people, whose undoubt●d rig●t it is; and to the place, from whence they have been by force and injustice a long time restrained, merely by the Lust and Ambition of Usurpation, &c.  
These experienced Truths, are more ●mply demonstrated, in the Address and Petition of the baptized Congregation assembled at Alisbury on beh●lf of themselv●, and the several Congregations they are related to in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampsh. Dorsetshi●e, Somerset, Be●ks, Wilts, Bucks, Hertford, Bedford, Northampton, Devon Nottingham, Lincoln, and Herefordshire. To which, the House returned Answer by Mr. Speaker, That they had already some of the particulars under consid●ration; and that they have a serious Resolve, not onely of the settlement of the Nation in the Name, but also in the Nature of a Common-wealth. And for the Petitioners good Affections, the Ho●se commanded Mr. Spe●ker to g●ve them Thanks, which He did accordingly.  
The Parl. have ordered that care be taken for payment of the poor Pensioners, that is to say, poor Widows, and lame Sould●ers.   

Thursday, June 2.  
The Parliament have made a further progress into the Bill for indemnity and Oblivion; from whose Results, a firm Basis of the Peoples Rights and Liberties is expected: Never more need! And in order thereunto, the Grand Committee are appointed to 〈◇〉 on Saturday morning next about settling the Government. They have also ordered, That the whole Profits and Fees arising by the Office of the Keeper of the Great Seal, be sequestered for the use of the Commonwealth, to be paid into the public Treasury. They have also resolved, That the Court of Chancery be throughout reformed and regulated. And have declared, That Col. Wauton, Col. Morley, Col. Salmon, Col. Kelsey, and Col. Clerk, be added to the Commissioners, for managing the Affairs and Admiralty of the Navy of this Commonwealth. They have also appointed several Captains for the ships now preparing to go to Sea, viz. Capt. Vi●e-Admiral Lawson, Cap. of the James. For the Bristol, Cap. Dawkins. For the Yarmouth, Cap. Mackey. For the Hampshire, Cap. Fen. For the Kentish, Capt. Hannam. For the Providence, Cap. Shelley. They have further ordered, That the Committee for Inspection of the Treasury do report to the House the present state o● the Treasury, what moneys are in Cash, what supplies of money are necessary for carrying on the present Affairs, & by what ways or means present moneys may be raised by sale of For●sts or otherwise. And it is ordered, That what moneys are or shall be so raised, do go to the payment of the Army and Navy, and other public Conti●gencies. And the said Committee are authorized to receive any Proposition that shall be tendered to them for raising of present moneys, and report their opinion therein to the House. The Parl. have further ordered and declared, That in respect of the extraordinary duty and expense the private souldiers are put to in the Cities of London and Westminster, that the Foot shall have one penny a day, & the Horse three pence a day added to their now pay, to those onely that perform Duty, and attend the Parliament in the parts a●oresaid.  
As touching the public Affairs and Interest of the Nation, from Mr. lily we have this Calculation, That in the midst of these great Vicissitudes and Turnings, the despised people called Levellers, will appear obvious for public Liberty and Freedom, holding nothing more criminous and detestable, then Usurpation, Treason, and Tyranny over the people, by swallowing up the ancient Liberties and properties of the Nation. For recovery whereof, a Remonstrance is drawing up by the Asser●ors of England's Liberties, to be presented to the Parliament; and it is hoped their Honou●s will acquiesce therein, for restoring of our long-lookt for, languishing, and infringed birthrights.  
Mr. Hugh Peters hath declared a high sense of the peoples miseries, by the Arbi rary tra●pl●ng upon the Authority of Parliaments; and the gr●at Animosities, Discontents, and Self ends introduced thereby, to the sad & woeful decay of T●ade, and the ruin of many thousands poor perishing Souls for want thereof.  
Upon the Convention of this present Session of Parl. Mr. Pryn, and Mr. Hungerford went to the House, where after admittance, a long Dispute arose; insomuch that being excluded, they made their Claim to sit as members of that public Counsel, and not to merit an exclusion, being not conscious of any breach of Trust; but the contrary appearing obvious, it was denied, and the Inner door of the House gum rded; which proved as great a bar against others; Mr. Ansley demanding of the soldiery, whether they were a Committe to judge of members without door●: they said no; but they had command from their superiors to let none in that had not sate till April, 1653.    

London, P●inted for G. Hort●n; to prevent mis-information.