The Kings Majesties Speech to the LORDS for the raising of Forces to maintaine the peace and safety of His Subjects.
THe last time I was in this place I minded you to make what speed you could to raise Forces to reduce the tyranising people, which will not obey my command to a Loyall subjection, the same I shall now include, for I above all things in the world prize the peace and safety of my good Subjects, and of all Rebellion J hate that of the Popish Faction, I heare daily of the wofull estate of my People, and doe understand how my House of Commons [Page]have passed a Bill for the raising of Forces, and that the Bill stickes with you my Lords, for whach I give you no thanks, as to the Declaration, J have no pleasure in that, but that Actions may be transacted, in matter of such consequence, this is the full effect of the Speech.
The Roport made by Master Pym.
Still doe the Protestants eccho forth lameetable complaints, and as it were dispaire of safety, for it was reported to the committee for Irish affaires, that that more Counties have collected their Forces, and joyne with the Rebels,
They are marched within 4. Miles of Dublin, pillaging of Houses, and driving away Cattell, and stop the passages [Page]from whence they received provision, to the great griefe and feare of his Majesties good Subjects, the Protestants of Ireland, the Rebels made publique proclemation, and maintained it, with a generall Oath for to be all true to the Church of Rome. also they proclaime and confesse that King Charles is their lawfull King and governour, making a Vow and Protestation.
They tooke up Armes in defence of their Religion, not in contempt or malice against his Maiesty, to which intent they spake to the Lord Dillon, to send Letters to the Kings Majesty, but this can be no better dissemblation, for they which love the King will not persecute his Loyall people by fire and Sword, as they have and daily doe, and yet will make us believe they love the King, from their power Lord keepe him for ever, and never let him be so unfortunate as to fall into their [Page]hands, for then upon my life J am perswaded they would exile from their hearts both duty, love, and mercy, two Sunnes must not shine in one climate, Tyrone must have nothing to doe where King Charles hath Authority.
Although now he exalt himselfe as his Father did before him, let him quickly returne to his Spanish preferment, from England, Scotland, or Jreland.
Other Letters came that the Rebels expected Ammunition from forraigne parts, that the old Proverbe maybe made true, the Devill helpes his servants.
Wherefore the Lord chiefe Iustices of Jreland, desired the Parliament to send their poore Subjects and friends some reliefe of Men and Money, about which there did arise some debate concerning sending of men out of this Kingdome, I meane also concerning a presse unlesse it was done by Act of Parliament, but now it is resolved upon [Page]the Question that ayd shall be speedily sent unto the poore afflicted Protestants in JRELAND, the Commanders in London looke every day when their Commission should be sealed up, and then they enter into pay.
A Conspiracy discovered against the High Court of Parliament.
VPon the 17. of June, Mr. Fines made a Report to the Honourable Court, that there was a great Treason discovered against them, the Plotters whereof were, first. That Captaine Goring should be a great Commander in the Army, and the Lord of Newcastle to meet them in Nottinghamshire with 1000 Horse. In which Conspiracy Sergeant Major Wallis saith, That the French would assist them, and the Clergie would at their own charge send 1000 horse, this Army was to be [Page]brought from the North against the Honourable Houses of Parliament. As it was Reported to both Houses by Mr. Hambden.
A Letter sent from the Queenes Court in Holland, sent from Mr. Cayn her Maiesties Servant, to Mr. Sanders neere Cheering-Crosse.
I Having such a fit opportunity to present my Service unto you not knowing when to have the same again by reason of the great distempers which are with you. Therefore J thought by this Messenger to certifie you of the proceedings betwixt the Queens Majesty, and her Royall Soveraign the King of great Brittain, Vpon the 22. of Iune there went to the King at York P [...]ce Robert, [...]rince Maurice, the Lord Dunby, Sir Edward Stradly, Sir Lewes Dues, Mr. Smith, Mr. Whalcy, Mr. Foxe, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Grand, Mr. G [...]ffery, Captaine Cade, Captaine Bankly, the which were commanded by the States of Holland to present a Mess [...]ge to His Royall Majesty of great [...]rittain, intimating the great danger which is like to ensue▪ unlesse he be pleased to tecide to his Parliament, and so agree in Concord, and unity together. So I rest.