THE Trial and Examination Of the Lord Major of LONDON ON Monday last, being the second of this instant April, 1649. at the Bar of the House of COMMONS WITH His Lordship's Speech, concerning the Kingly Office; AND The Censure, Resolution, and Votes of the Parliament, touching his contempt, their fining of him 2000 li. His Body to be committed prisoner to the Tower of London, and to be degraded of Mayoralty.  
ALSO, The Prince's Message and Proposals to the Parliament of Scotland, in answer to the Letter sent by their Commissioners; and the Resolution of the Estates at Edinburgh, concerning his Highness, to be sent to the Parliament of England.  
Likewise the proclaiming of a new Act, then rising of 5000 Gourdons in the North, and their surrounding of Lieut. Gen. Lesley, and the Parliaments forces, and declaring for CHARLES the second.  
London, Printed for R. Williamson, 1649.   

The Trial and Examination of the Lord Major of London, at the Bar of the House of Commons, on Monday last, with his Speech concerning Kingly Government.  
THe Lord Major of the City of London, being summoned by the Parl. of England to attend that honourable House, for his contempt, in disobeying the Orders of Parliament, and neglecting and re●●sing to proclaim the Act for abolishing the kingly office in England and Ireland, within the said City; in order whereunto, his Lordship was brought to the Bar of the House of Commons; and after some Queries proposed, concerning his non-performance thereof, He replied, That according to the Oath of Allegiance which he had taken, he could not (in Conscience) proclaim the said Act for the abolishing of the Kingly Office, and Government of Kingship, declaring. That the business was only proper for the Sheriff of the City. And being remanded from the Bar, the House voted as followeth:  
Resolved by the Commons of England assembled in Parl. That the Lord Major of the City of London, for his contempt in disobeying the Orders of Parl. be fined 2000 l. Resolved, etc. That he be committed prisoner to the Tower of London for two months, and be degraded of Mayralty. Resolved, etc. That an Order be forthwith drawn up, and immediately sent to the Common-council of the said city, requiring and impowring them to elect a new Major with all speed; and in order thereunto, the several companies within the said city are required to meet (this day) for the election thereof.  
A new Declaration from the parl. of Scotland.  
Sir, The Committee of Estates convened at Edinburgh, begin to wave and deviate from their former Resolutions for the investing of Charles the second, & are now resolved to assume the power of a free Sta●e, their proposals to their young King taking no effect; for upon the representing of the same by their commissioners. His Highness was pleased to return this answer, viz. That he was not (as yet) satisfied in conscience touching the lawfulness of the covenant, & their Uniformity of presbytery, and therefore could not give them a positive answer, touching his present signing & entering into covenant, desiring further respite of time to consult thereon. 2 That he gives the parl. of Scotland many thanks for their Offers and Loyalty to assist and protect him, and for their fidelity and cordial affections towards the preservation of Sovereignty, in acknowledging him their true and lawful King by undoubtful Succession; but withal desires, that they will take the advice of him and his Council, in reference to Religion, Crown and kingdoms; to the end, that both he and they, may (with stability of mind) six their Resolutions upon a Rock of unmoveable principles. The Estates convened having received this message, voted it unsatisfactory, and that 10000 Horse and Foot should be forthwith put into a posture, for a conjunction with England, offensive or defensive against all opposition to either Nations, from abroad or at home and have nominated and made choice of commissioners to be expedited to the parliament of England with a message, for the faciliating of this work, and intimating unto them the transaction of affairs in this Nation. For so soon as they understood their young King's resolution, that he was determined for Ireland, they begin universally to decline their first engagement, and have caused an Edict or Act to be proclaimed at the Market Cross, exhibiting all persons whatsoever from acting, abetting, or contriving any thing tending to the inthroning of Charles Stuart the second, until such time that he shall give full satisfaction in matters of Religion, and other public affairs, tending to the safety and preservation of this Kirk and Kingdom; insomuch, that the Royal parsy are much discontented thereat, & upon the proclaiming thereof, assembled together, fell upon the Bailiffs, and other magistrates of the city, killed and wounded many, crying out, God bless King Charles the second. But by the speedy coming in of the trained Bands, the adverse party were routed, and many of them apprehended, and committed to safe custody. But from the North we have received a strong alarm, which is, that 5000 Gourdons have Bodied, & have surrounded Lieu. Gen. Lesley, and that 2000 more are come in to their assistance, commanded by the L. Oglesby, declare for Charles the second. The Lieu. Gen. is in very great straits, but the Committee of Estates are sending 6000 Horse and Foot to relieve him; you will hear of sudden action.  
Edinburgh 28. Martii, 1649.  
Sir, The Prince is very numerous in shipping, the Lord Hopton with 20 Sail of ships, lies floating up and down the West Ridings; insomuch that no ships can pass nor escape his fury; For, few days since, a Fleet of Merchants sailing towards the Landsend, were set upon by the Lord Hoptons' Squadron, who coming within shot of them gave them a broad side; but were answered with the like volley from them again; insomuch, that they came to a hot dispute, the fight continuing many hours, and after the exchange of several tokens from the Sons of Mars, the L. Hopton held off, refusing to fight any longer, and steered towards the Isle of Scilley; the famous ship called the Culpepper, & about 6 more, chased them about 2 leagues, sunk three of them, the rest escaped: in this fight many were slain and wounded on both sides, and one of the Merchant's ships sunk also, above 100 Mariners sacrificing their lives in this engagement. The fight beings ended, the Merchant's Fleet hoisted sail, & steerd toward the Landsend; which being done, the Lord Hopton put to Sea again, and (being thirsty of revenge) after few hours sail, he espied a prey, who with fury and rage made towards them, gave them a broad side, surrounded them (although 8 in number) insomuch that three of them were close beset, and several times ready to board; but by their undaunted courage and gallantry repulsed them, disputed the Onset, and were in a good way to have got safe from them, but a supply of more shipping coming afterwards from Scilley, joined with the first Squadron, who by their great potency and strength overpowred them, boarded the ships, seized on all the goods and merchandise, tying every man back to back, shutting them under Decks, and carried them prisoners to the Isle of Scilley, where they now remain under the barbarous restraint of Sir George Carteret, the Governor; God in his due time restore them to liberty, and grant them patience, in this their time of affliction.  
If speedy and timely supplies of shipping be not hastened forth, it is to be feared, they will become sole masters of the British Seas. Since their taking of the late prize, they have met with another Bristol ship, richly laden with cloth, which the Lord Hopton hath distributed amongst the sea men and soldiers. He is now sailed towards Milford Haven▪ but by the way, he struck in at a Creek near Pendennis, where he landed many of his men for the fetching in of provision, and other accommodation; but before they could faciliate and accomplish their Design, the Parliaments Forces at Pendennis having notice thereof, a considerable party of Horse and Foot were forthwith commanded out, who hastened to welcome their coming in, and endeavoured to get between them and the water, for the intercepting of their passage, but through the malignity of the Cornish men their design was almost frustrated; for after few hours march they were discovered, and the Enemy in a posture to receive them, who upon their near approach saluted each other with the tokens of Mars, and after a hot conflict the Hoptonians retreated within command of their Ships, our men pursued, kiled 19 wounded many, and made good their retreat with the loss of 7 men. Their Ordnance did much retard our pursuit, by which means most of them got safe aboard having many Boats in readiness to receive them; otherwise few of them had escaped: some of the Land soldiers deserted them at their coming ashore, who say, That the Lord Hopton is commander in chief of that Squadron, and of all the Land forces thereunto belonging, and that his Colours, (or Ensigns) are yellow, with black bulets in the midst, and on the top thereof, this Motto written in Characters of Gold, For Charles the second.  
Bristol 29 Martii, 1649.   

A new Declaration concerning Lieu. col. Lilburn.  
The Commons of England assembled in parliament doth declare, That the Authors, Contrivers, and Framers of the late paper, entitled, The second part of England's new Chains, etc. are guilty of high treason, & shall be proceeded against as traitors; and that all persons whatsoever that shall join with, or adhere thereunto, and hereafter voluntarily aid or assist the Authors, Framers, and Contrivers of the aforesaid paper, in the prosecution thereof, shall be esteemed as traitors to the Commonwealth, and be proceeded against accordingly.  
Lieut. col. Lilburn (since his confinement to the Tower) hath had a conference with some members of the Army, and hath declared many prophetical expressions, in relation to their proceed, saying, that they are in the wrong way, and that his forwardness and zeal proceeded from no design, or particular interest, but real intentions of public good to the Nation.  
Imprimatur T. JENNINGS   
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