THE Resolution and Votes Of the Parliament of ENGLAND Concerning Major Generall BROWN; FOR The bringing of Him to a speedy Tryall; and the particulars of the Charge to be exhibited against him, touching the late Insurrection and Rebellion within the Counties of KENT and ESSEX. WITH The names of those Alderman of the City of London, who are disabled from bearing any publique Office or Imployment in the Common-wealth of ENGLAND. AND A Letter from the Major General to divers Citizens touching the Parliament and Army; a Message to the Lord Major, and a Proclamation to be proclaimed at the Royal Exchange; with severall Proposals to the people of England.
Aprill 10. London Printed for R. W. 2649.
The Resolution and VOTES Of the Parliament of ENGLAND Concerning Major Generall Brown, for the bringing of him to a speedy Tryall; and the particulars of the Charge exhibited against him.
THe Commons of England assembled in parlament taking into their serious consideration, the great prejudice and danger that might befall this City and Nation, if the four Aldermen formerly committed to the Tower, viz. Alderman Bunch Alderman Langham, and — and the late Lord Major [Page 2] should be continued any Office, or publique employment after mature deliberation in reference therunto, Ordered, that the said four Aldermen, and the late Lord Major Reynaldson should be disabled Aldermen of the City of London, or bear any Office or Employment in this Common-wealth, and that the Common-councell do proceed to the election of new Aldermen in their steads.
And upon information given, that there was matter of proof sufficient for convicting Major Gen. Browne, now prisoner to the parl. the House spent some time in debate thereof, and at the last came to this Result:
Resolved by the Commons of England assembled in parliament, That the said Major Gen. Brown shal be forthwith brought to his Tryall.
Resolved. &c. That a Charge be drawn up against him, for the convicting him of such crimes and misdemeanours, as shall be exhibited and made good upon matter of proof; it appearing that there is sufficient testimony and witnesse, viz. 1. That he hath beene a great Instrument in abetting and promoting the last Rebellion in Kent, Essex, and severall other parts of this Nation. 2 That there had been severall levyes of money, and that he had received the sum of 10000, li. for the better faciliating and carrying on of that trayterus work and design, against the Parl. and people of England, &c. For these, and many other crimes and misdemeanours, he is adjudged (in the name of the Comons of England) to be brought to a fair and legal tryal, but the time and place not yet prefixed.
The honorable Court of parl. have also taken into their serious consideration, the manifold burdens and oppressures of the people of this Nation, and have debated [Page 3] a way for the prevention thereof for the future, and have ordered a Declaration to be brought in, consisting of severall particulars touching Religion, the composing of all differences, the redressing of grievances, the easing of the people from all burdens and heavy oppressures, and the setling of this distracted church and common-wealth, as it shall stand enacted and confirmed for the future; and to the end that the people of this Nation may receive a little glimpse of their future freedom, I shall here insert the chief heads of the groundwork of their Declaration, viz. 1 That the Ministery of the Gospel shal not have their Tythes taken away, until another way be provided for them as a sufficient maintenance. 2 That the Government to bee established in England, shal be the presbyterian government, and to be erected in such a manner, that the purity and splendor of the Gospel may shine forth thorow out all corners of this Nation. 4 That a way shall be provided for admission of all such churches as tend to godlinesse, and the advancement of the sacred Word of Jesus Christ and to be without disturbance. 4 That all such Ministers, or other persons whatsoever, who shal endeavour to promote sinne, and dishonour the truth, shall bee supprest, and proceeded against according to the penalty of their Crime or Fact. These, and other particulars, are now in debate, which will suddenly be of maturity for the publike view. The commons have also ordered that the committee of the Army be required to bring in an Act, with certain Rules how to take off the Monster of Nature [...]ree quarter, & all other charges from the people, and therefore resolved, that a committee should be nominated to advise with his Excellency, and the Officers of the Army, in relation thereunto.
A Letter from Scotland.
THe Lord Ogleby (with the Gourdion Forces) hath taken the field, with a Resolution to fight Lieutenant Generall Lesley, and so to advance to the city of Edenburgh, for the paying of arreares (as they say) due to the [...]arliament, descending from the late Marq. of Huntley, who as they suggest, was trayterously murthered, and put to death by the Parl. of Scotland; from whence, col. Hume, col. Sinclare, colonell Ennis, and seven other Regiments of Horse & foot are marching to intercept them in their pass [...]ge, and to relieve Lieut. Gen. Lesley, who is in a very sad condition, being invironed on all sides; but its feared, that before they can bave a conjunction, his forces wil be surprized: for by letters from the North it is advertized, that there hath already bin some action between them neer Athull castle, and that the Lord Ogleby with a considerable party of Horse and Foot marched very obscure in the night time, beat up their quarters, and after a hot dispute killed many, took divers prisoners, and put the rest to flight: in which conflict the parliaments Forces disputed the place with great gallantry, and fought from house to house, untill they had no place left for refuge.
In which fight, we hear, that the Lieutenant Generall received some hurt, and is retreated towards Atholl, where his scattered Forces have rallied and gathered into a Body, being resolved to stand another charge; and to that end, are preparing to receive the Enemy; so that in few dayes you will hear of further [...]ction.
During which respite of time, if the aforesaid Regiments [Page 5] can come in to his assistance, no doubt but he will bee able to give a good accom [...]t of the speedy vanquishing of this insulting and bloud thirsty enemy; othe [...]wise, he is in great danger of receiving a fatall Blow, which if faciliated will prove very disadvantagious and destructive to the present proceedings, in relation to the publike affaires of this Nation. In the aforesaid conflict many were slain and wounded, a List whereof I have sent you here inclosed.
- Of Lieut Gen. Lesley's party slain. One Captain. Two Sergeants. 4 Corporals. 40 private Souldiers. 30 taken prisoners. Their whole Body of Horse and Foot 2500
- Of the Lord Oglebyes party killed. One Lieut. col. Two Captains. Three Sergeants. 20 private Souldiers. Many wounded. Their whole Body of Horse and Foot 3600.
We hear that perfidious Middleton is ioyned with the Gourdons, which make them very numerous: the Jockies are much divided, and vary exceedingly in their consultations touching the Prince. There hath been lately some commotions and Risings at Anwicke in Northumberland, by the Mosse troopers, and other discontented Spirits, who dispersed severall papers up and down the country, declaring for Charls the second; but upon timely discovery, the young plants were lopt and the flowers blasted in the Budding, by a party from hence, who soon frustrated their Design, and forced them all to fly for refuge and sanctuary.
Barwick 5 April 1649.
By an Expresse from Lancashire it is intimated, that many of colonel Shuttleworths men are resolved not to disband, and are strongly fortifying Clethero castle, they pluuder the country, and fetch in great store of provision, but were met withall on Sunday last, by a party of Maj. Gen. Lamberts Horse, who fought them, [...]illed two, took five prisoners, the rest being well mounted, escaped. Col. Morris (the late valiant Governour of pontefract) and his party, being two in number, are surprised in Lancashire, but not without blowes, for they fought very resolutely before they were taken.
Munday Aprill 9. Letters from Windsor say, that M. G. Brown is pleasant and merry, and that he hath sent a Letter to divers Citizens, intimating, His present state of affairs, and what he hath heard from some members since his restraint, but desireth them not to intermeddle with any particulars touching the proceedings of the Parliament and Army; with other particulars, in relation to his tryall, saying, That he doubts not, but that his innocency in his present sufferings, will in proces of time, shine forth as the morning Star in its own splendor and brightnesse, so pleaded others, who had the honour to go before him.
A message is forthwith to be expedited to the Lord Mayor, requiring the proclaiming of the Act at the Royall Exchange, and elsewhere, for the abolishing of the Kingly Office in England and Ireland.
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