THE KING'S MARCH WITH THE SCOTS, And a List of the names of 3. Lords, 12. Knights, 5. great Officers, and 3. Doctors of Divinity, with other Gentlemen that submit to the Parliament upon the surrender of Newarke. Where we took on Friday last, May the 8. 1646. 1. Great piece of Ordnance, called Sweet-lips. 2. Great piece of Ordnance more. 2. Morter pieces, and divers small Guns. 4000 Arms, and 40 Barrels of Gunpowder. Many thousand weight of Bullet, and all their Ammunition and provisions, and all their bag and baggage. These being examined by the original Papers, are commanded to be printed, and are published according to Order of Parliament. LONDON: Printed by Elizabeth Purslow, May 11. 1646. The Copy of a Letter from the Commissioners Quarters at Newarke, relating the manner of the Surrender thereof to the Parliament, on Friday the 8 of May, 1646. Worthy Sir, YOu had in my last the Copy of the Articles of the surrender of Newarke; since which, I give you this further account of the performing what was there agreed to, it being ours one day sooner than we expected from them. For, whereas the agreement was by the Commissioners on both sides, that Newarke should be surrendered this day to the Commissioners of both Kingdoms, for the Parliament of England. The Governor hath been so ready to hasten it, that yesterday, being Friday, the 8 of this instant May, the Lord Bellasis sent to Major General Poyntz to have it then surrendered; which, by reason of the sickness, being so hot in Newarke, he desired to hasten; as also, the other Lords and Gentlemen, with the Ladies and Gentlewomen▪ did much desire to be sped, as much as could be, longing for their Enlargement, which occasioned the surrender a day sooner than by the Articles was agreed; and truly, it is become a miserable stinking infected Town, I pray God they do not infect the Countries and Towns adjacent, which is the care of the Commissioners, that way be taken to prevent. Yesterday the Commissioners came up to see them march out of Newarke; they carried not much out of the Town, for they had but very few Carriages: we have gathered together 4000 Arms already, and there are more; which, by reason of the sickness in divers places, the Officers dare not yet venture to fetch out, nor make that diligent search, which will afterwards be made, so soon as with safety we may. We have taken Sweet-lips (the great Gun) which they so much esteemed of, and 11 more great pieces, two Mortar pieces, and divers Drakes, and other small pieces, and 40 Gunpowder, with great store Match, Bullets, and all sorts of Ammunition. Those of Newarke Garrison, from the greatest to the least, do all of them generally seem to be much discontented at their hearing, that the King hath delivered himself up to the Scots, and are very much troubled at the hearing thereof, which makes many of them to repent, that ever they were engaged in the service, being like men in amaze at the hearing of it; And when 800 of them had marched out with the Lord Bellasis the Governor, and it was expected that they should name to what Garrison they should march, they would not nominate any Garrison to march to, for the further service of the King in the design against the Parliament: But (as all the rest that came out of Newarke, who were above 1000 more, so they went every one to their own homes: So that, as I confess, I know not where they could have easily found out any Garrison unbesieged to march to, according to the Articles, so they did not take care to put themselves into any other prison in that service, in which they have received so little satisfaction. The Governor (to give him his due) hath been very punctual, and the conditions very exactly observed, and performed so fully, as I believe, ever any were, and all of them are very diligent to procure a good repute of the Parliament; the Commissioners and the Courtry, for which they labour much, and thereby make way to compound with the Parliament for their delinquency: I believe, that all those of quality (of whom there are many) will continue labouring to compound for their estates. The Country thereabouts are all summoned to come in with Spades, Shovels, Pick-axes, and other necessaries on Monday next, to assist in the demolishing of the Works of Newarke, which are very many, strong, and formidable, I believe they will come in very joyfully to that work, which tends to so great an ease to all those parts, as they have found by woeful experience, since they felt the oppression of that Garrison, and others, of all which they are now clear, and all will be buried in the ruins of this, which they are forthwith to level. Doctor Deane, Doctor Hurst, Doctor March, and divers other malignant Clergymen were in Newarke, who with the Gentry, as Aldermen Atkinson, and the rest of the malignant Townsmen, and others, are very sad in the Town, so as they walk away in a mournful posture; the troubles of those parts, being now most troubled in their own thoughts. The Scots are marched Northward withal their whole body of Horse and foot; the Horse march before with the King, and with them Lieutenant General David Lesley; they march along with great rejoicing that they have the King with them. But the Yorkshire men, so soon as they heard that the Scots Army were to march Northward, they presently (most of them) gathered their Horses, and forthwith sent them over Trent into Lincolnshire, for fear that some unruly Soldiers, in the Scots Army, upon their march northward (coming through their country) should plunder them, by which means there were very many horses sent into Lincolnshire, and so the country had not many horses left in their grounds to lose. The Scots Forces are marched towards Doncaster, but I believe that a party of Horse will go before with the K●ng towards Newcastle. They say that they have dealt very plainly with the King since he came into their Army. We have taken great care to prevent the Soldiers from plundering, though some of them did very well remember how they were stripped at Spittle. The Governor hath had very great care of all things in Newarke, to see that nothing should be imbezeled, and hath showed himself very noble; there is a great change, by which God hath given us experience of his great power, in bringing down the hearts of the proud and haughty. There is a M●ssenger come to the Commissioners from the Parliament, for those who came with the King, and the Commissioners have sent to the Scots, to demand Master john Ashburnham, and Mr. Hudson, for those are the two th●t came along with his Majesty from Oxford, but the Messenger is not yet returned, nor do we yet hear what answer is made to him. The several Regiments and Companies from the Association, that came to assist us in the taking in of Newarke, are all marching home with no small joy, that all things are now s● clear in those parts. Our Commissioners have endeavoured (by all means possible) to continue all amity and loving accord with the Scots, who, I believe, will grant to have his Majesty disposed of as both Kingdoms shall agree, & in the mean while to remain with General Levens Army, where he shall dispose of him; and General Leven hath carried on things since he came to the Army with great wisdom and moderation; and it is said, that he is much troubled what to do to please both Kingdoms, in the matter of giving account about the King. Newa●ke is now open and free again, and the Tradesmen are prepa●ing to furnish their shops, our Soldiers have already bought divers thing of them, and the Country have a free market, but it cannot be expected to be much, whilst the sickness is in the Town; but to God be the praise, who hath done this great work for us, to deliver this strong hold of the enemies into our hands; I pray God, that others (so oppressed) may have the like mercy, and peace and truth be settled amongst us, which is the prayers of Your humble s●rvant, S. R. Balderton, May 9 1646. A List of what was taken in Newarke, on Friday the eighth of May, 1646. 1. Great piece of Ordnance, called, Sweet-lips. 11 Great pieces of Ordnance more. 2. Morter pieces. Divers Drakes and small pieces. 4000 Arms gathered, divers Arms not taken in. 40. Barrel of Gunpowder. Many thousand weight of Bullets and Led, Match, and other Ammunition, proportionable and plentiful. Little fresh meat, only Poultry, and that very scarce. Salt-meat, some plenty, but much of it tainted, and not fit to be eaten. Butter and Cheese, some store, Beer and Wine many barrels. Corn good store. Fewell for fire very little. A List of the Lords, Knights, Colonels, and chief of the Gentry that marched out of Newark, to their own homes, to submit to the Ordinances of Parliament. Lords. Lord Bellasis, Governor. Lord Davencourt. Lord Laxington. Knights. Sir john Burrell. Sir Guy Palms. Sir Charles Dalison. Sir Robert Dalison. Sir Robert Tredway. Sir George Hennings. Sir Jarvis Skroop. Sir Philip Constable. Sir Thomas jugram. Sir Bryan Balms. Sir jarvis Nevil. Sir Simon Fanshaw. And others. Great Clergymen. Doctor Farmer, Chancellor of Lincoln. Doctor March, Dean of Y●●ke. Doctor Hurst, and others. Chief Officers. Major General Eyre. Colonel Gilby. Colonel Trollop. Colonel Herne. Colonel Darsey. Colonel Atkins. And others. The most malignant Aldermen of the Town were The Mayor of Newark. Alderman Atkinson. Alderman Standish. And others. FINIS.