TWO GREAT FIGHTS IN IRELAND NEAR THE CITY OF DUBLIN, BETWEEN. The Prince's Army commanded by the marquis of Ormond, and the Lord Inchiquin; and the Parliaments Forces commanded by Colonel JONES.  
WITH The particulars thereof, the manner of their engagement near the Gates of the City, and the number and names of divers Captains, Cornets and Soldiers which were killed and taken prisoners, and Colonel JONES his Proclamationt  
ALSO, The manner how 13000. are encamped against the City, the storming at Kildare, the battering down of the Walls with great Ordnance, the surrender thereof upon Articles, and the Officers and Soldiers to march away with Bag and Baggage.  
LIKEWISE, Propositions from the Irish Army to the Parliament of England, for the ancient Laws, Religion, Liberties and Customs.  
Imprinted at London, for R. Williamson. 1649.   

A GREAT FIGHT IN IRELAND Between the Prince's Forces commanded by the marquis of Ormond, and the Lord Inchiquin; and the Parliaments Army commanded by Colonel Jones, and Colonel Munk.  

Right Honoured,  
THe Marq. of Ormond with 13000 Horse and Foot is sat down before the City of Dublin, with a resolution to storm, if not suddenly surrendered upon summons; but renowned Col. Jones hath taken a resolution to fight it out to the last man, and hath already made a gallant attempt and inroad upon his Out quartes with 2000 Horse and Foot; and after a sharp conflict Col. Jones made an honourable retreat into the City with the loss of 7 or 8, besides some sew wounded; but the Lord Inchiquins' Brigade of horse being gallantly mounted, took upon them great resolution, and embraced the pursuit within a quarter of a mile of the Gates, where we had a second engagement, which continued very dubious for the space of half an hour, till at last a considerable party of the Sea men came in to our assistance, who by their lining of the hedges, did so gall the Enemy, that they were forced to retreat, leaving above 30 men dead upon the place; in which fight we took Captain Smith, Cornet Johnson, and about ten more prisoners, with the loss of five-men.  
Since which time, they have made another attempt upon our Outguards, and upon the near approoch of their forlorn hope consisting of about 60 horse, 30 of ours answered their charge, and shot Lieut. Col. Dungans horse under him, took him prisoner, and Major Dungan his brother was mortally wounded, our men brought off 7 of their horse, and (blessed be God) but one man wounded, none slain  
They are encamped within a mile and a half of the City where they expect the coming up of the Earl of Clanrickard, Lord Taff, and the Lord Dillon, with their forces, for a sudden conjunction, and then to make a sharp storm.  
Their Tents are pitched on this side Fingles, their horse and foot lie all in our sight; Col. Jones is labouring hard to fortify against them, hath given Orders for the pulling down all the Outhouses that may advantage their design, and hath set forth Proclamation for all the Irish Papists, and other disaffected Citizens, to departed the City within 12 hours after the publishing thereof; by whose unwearied pains and vigilancy, we are in some reasonable possibility of the more safety thereby, & have hard duty to attend the Line daily, but great will, vigour and readiness is in all men to perform the service: We have about 7000 foot (with the Inhabitants) fight men, and about 500 horse to face the enemy: Our provisions consume very fast, and every thing is excessive dear, having now neither fish nor flesh to come to our Markets, the enemy being possessed of that which should relieve us; and are in a prosperous condiiion at present, and like to do what they please if our friends in England do not relieve us suddenly, and moeey to pay them and those that are already here, and more provisions for them all, for Wheat is here at 5. li. 10. s. the quarter, Rye at 4. li. 10. s. the quarter, little to sell and little money to buy it, our Men of War are come from Bewmorris, and divers ships from Chester, and no men nor money, it is impossible (in man's judgement) for us to hold out till aid comes from England.  
We have to st the good Town of Kildare, but it cost the enemy very dear; for after three or four desperate assaults made by them on the hreaches, made by their Canon, having lost many of their men, they sent for a parley, and observing the undauted resolution of Lie. Col. Huteson and Cap. Dixon, who commanded the me● there, & most of the men under them, although many of their men would not fight at all, & are since gone to the enemy, that they gave our men quarter in two days to carry away what they had, where was great store of corn and meal. Ballesoman is besieged, and it must be last because we cannot come to relieve them.  
We hear that Owen Oneal with his forces is joined with them of Kilkenny against us, but we have no certainty thereof. We are in a very sad condition, all our provisions being almost all spent. yet I hope the Lord will defend this place, and that every one that puts his trust in him shall be delivered, to whose blessed protection I commend you, and rest ever,  
Your endeared, and most affectionate friend, SAMUEL COTTON. Dublin 24 June, 1649.   

SIR,  
I Am hearty glad to hear of the quiet condition you are in at London, and do assure you that we are so here at present, and hope by the blessing of God upon the endeavours of those in authority, every man will in time sit peaceably under his own vine. There have vanished of late out of these parts two sorts of people, by whom we feared would much trouble befall the Nation, the one were such as took part with those called Levellers, and the other though more weak, and despised, were such as were called Diggers, which to me seem to encroach not only upon Commons, but upon the very foundation of every man's just propriety, yet what need I spend time or paper on either of these whom (as before I have acquainted you) are scarce to be heard of with us, and seeing they were so soon sudued by force it's my hopes, that where ever they are, they will now be the easier overcome by Love and truly we hear of so much good in agitation by the house, that if they have strength to bring forth, all interests will receive abundance of satisfaction, and the Nation will undoubtedly be settled in so happy a condition that they will be a terror to all their enemies.  
The Soldiers that come this way for Ireland are most of them very Civil, and deserve all the encouragement we can bestow upon them and on the other side, some [especially of foot] carry themselves as though they were in Ireland already.  
The last certain news we had from Dublin was that no Enemy was then, before it but every day expected yet said the messenger, col. Jones was in a good condition and able to make strong defence.  
Bristol 22 June 1649,   

The Resolutions at a Council of War at Whitehall, for an Establishment of the Army.  

UPon consideration of the several allowances for billet money, and additional pay, requisite to be made to the several Regiments of Horse and Foot, and to all other Foot within the present Establishment. In pursuance of the lat● Act of Parliament for that purpose, resolved as followeth;  
That for Sir Hardress Waller, Sir William Constables, Col. Ingoldesbie● Col. barkstead's, Col. Coxes, Col. Brights, and Colonel Fairfaxes Regiments being disposed into Garrisons, or Quarters for the present, but to be drawn out upon occasion for the field, there be allowed for billet money and additional pay, 3, d. per diem to each private Soldier, and non Commissioned Officers, of which allowance, 2. d. per diem to be allowed from the seventh of May, 1649, and the other 1. d. per diem from the fourth of June, instant.  
And when they or any of them shall be called out upon field service, out of the Garrison, and beyond the respective Counties, where they are or shall be settled, then to have 1. d. per diem more for increase of pay; allowed to each soldier, and Non-Commissioned Officer respectively, during such their employment.  
That for all other Foot settled in Garrison, there be allowed 1. d. per diem for billet money, and 1. d. per diem for additional pay, and of these the billet money to commence from the 7. of May, and the additional pay from the 4. of June instant.  
That for the Lo●d Generals, and Colonel Pride's Regiments of Foot (while they guard the Parliament and City) and to any other Regiment that shall come to relieve, or assist them, (while such Regiments shall be upon that duty) there be allowed for billet money, and additional pay to each private soldier, and Non-Commission Officers 4. d. per diem, and this allowance to the Generals and Colonel Pride's Regiments, to be made from the 7th. of May, 1649.  
That the same allowances (as to the Generals, and Colonel Pride's Regiments) be made to the several Regiments of Foot that go for Ireland, as upon the now establishment, until they shall be transported into Ireland, and then the half thereof to cease (as to billet money) and the other half as additional pay to be continued, during the time limited in the said Act of Parliament: And of this allowance to the Lieut. Gen. Regiment of Foot, the whole to be made from the 7. of May, 1646. (in regard it continued that month in London) but to other Regiments for Ireland, 2. d. per diem, to be allowed from the 7. of May; and the other 2. d. per diem from the 4. of june.   

Concerning allowances to the Horse and Drogoons; resolved, as followeth;  
That for such Regiments and Troops as stay in England; the full allowances by the said Act be made accordingly, and also the same to those that engage for Ireland, until they shall be transported, and then the one half thereof (as for billet money) to cease, and the other half as additional pay to be continued, during the time limited by the Parliament in the said Act: And of this allowance to the Horse and Dragoons, The whole to be made to Colonel Saunders, and Colonel Whaleys Regiments, from the 7. of May, 1649. (in regard they continued then upon the guard of the Paeliament) but to the rest of the Regiments 3. d. per diem from the 7th of May, and the other 3, d. from the fourth of June,  
That these Resolutions (being approved by the Lord General) be certified by the Secretary to the Honourable Committee of the Army, as from his Excellency and his Council of War.   
By appointment of his Excellency, and the Council of War, certified and signed by me R. H.   

The Propositions of General Owen Oneal, the Lords, Gentry, and Commons of the Confederate Catholics in Ulster.  
To the most honourable and potent the Parliament of England.  
IMprimis, That all Laws, Statutes, Penalties, made, past, or concluded against the Roman Catholics, its Ministers or professors, their liberties and exercises of the said Religion, since the 21 year of H. 8. to be neclaimed and perpetually to be taken off, and to extend to that paray and their successors for ever.  
2 That the said Gen. Oneal desires that an Act of Oblivion be passed to extend to all and every of his party, for all things done since the beginning of the year 1641. 3 They desire that General Oneal be provided for a competent command in the army, befitting his place worth or quality. 4 That on both sides, all jealousies, hate and aversion be laid aside, unity, love and amity be renewed and proclaimed between both parties. 5 That the Army belonging to General Oneal and his party, be provided for in all points as the rest of the Army shall be.  
Subscribed, OWEN ONEAL.   
FINIS.