A Great and BLOODY PLOT AGAINST The Protestants, Discovered to have taken the Castle at Dublin, and murthered the Commissioners of PARLIAMENT.
Divers taken prisoners, among whom were,
- The Lord Tath,
- Sir Edward Varney,
- Colonell Vane,
- Colonell Barrey,
- Captaine Poore,
- Captaine Treswell,
- Mr. Brent a Lawyer,
- Alderman Joanes,
- Alderman Clerke,
- And divers others.
WITH A DECLARATION by the Supreme Councell of the Confederate Catholicks at KILKENNY: And their treachery against the ENGLISH Protestants.
Also severall great victories obtained by the Lord Inchequin in Munster.
And the Defeat of the Irish Rebels under Owen Roe O Neale.
CErtified by the Commissioners Letters from Dublin, appointed to be printed and published,
Printed at London by Robert Ibbitson. 1647.
A Great and bloody PLOT against the Protestants discovered, to have taken the Castle at Dublin, and murthered the Commissioners of PARLIAMENT.
UPon Thursday Major Gleg was buried nobly in Christchurch, and Captain Villars is Major in his place. Upon Friday six Commissioners sate at Corke house, who are appointed to agree with Delinquents for their estates. That day Sir Richard Barnwell compounded, Sir Andrew Elmore came with him to Town, likely for the same purpose: some comes in daily to compound, but that they hope for a new breaking out in England, most of the Country would come in: That day Captain Wood, and Cap. Thomas Bartlet went with provision towards Sligo:
Upon Friday night, hearing of this Proclamation some three hundred Troopers and Souldiers went to the Rebels, because, as is suspected, they might not have their former Officers to serve under, and I feare me for that cause many others will run unto them. That night Collonel Convey came to town with news [Page 2]of taking a thousand Cowes, besides three hundred Horse from the Rebels, from Charlemount.
Upon Saturday it was concluded, but not fully known untill Munday what Commanders of Horse should be cashcered, the news stomachs most, if not all of them, that day the Rebels took Codington, and foure or five more twelve miles from Dublin, in their way to Droghedah.
Upon Tuesday our Army went forth with about three thousand Horse and foot, God send them a happy Victory and safe return.
The same day Captain Otley was buryed in St. Patricks Church, and his Troop bestowed on Captaine King, That night Sir Maurice Eustace his Cows were taken away from Irish Townes three miles from Dublin: We heard that Preston summoned the Naas, and is upon his journey thither, our Army is there by this time, if not further. It is reported that Owen Roe is on his march from Connought, and it is variously reported that he had an overthrow, but it is uncertaine, the contrary party reports the contrary, but I beleeve had he had any good successe, he had not returned so soon from thence. The Churches are unprovided as yet of Ministers, the Commissioners offers (as I heare) the old may continue, and use the Lords prayer, two Chapters, the Psalmes, the Beliefe, and ten Commandements, but they will not Preach without they may use the same forme as they formerly have done. This day some of the Papists and Cavaliers party, had an intention to worke some plot against the Commissioners and Protestants, and as it is thought, to surprize the Castle of Dublin likewise, which conspiracy as God would have it, the Commissioners had privat notice of, presently strong Guards were set about [Page 3]Mistresse Courtesies house, wherein were the Lord Tath, Col. Vane, Sir Edmond Varney, Col. Barry, Cap. Poore, Cap. Treswell and Brent the Lawyer who are kept there. Alderman Joanes, and Alderman Clearke, bee committed upon examination, Varney and Treswell were inlarged, what will become of the rest, by the next you shall heare. God send us good newes from England or else wee bee but in a bad condition.
We have sent you here inclosed the Copie of a Letter from Munster, and also a Declaration from the Supreme Councell of the Confederate Catholiques at Kilkenny.
WE had a party sent out the 24 of May, which returned the 25, with 600. head of Cattle, Sheep and Garrons. The 28. of May, we sent out another party, which returned the 31. with 2000. and odde Cowes and Oxen, and in Sheep and Garrons so many that made them up 6000. and odde. The third of June we sent out another party, which returned the fifth, with about 600. head of cattle besids 1500 sheep which the Soldiers killed ate in their return. They also took in a place called Castle Thomas. While the last party was abroad, we had 100. horse at a place, to make good a passage, which being carelesse, the enemy drew some Muskettiers through a wood, between them and hom: So their horse fell upon them in the Front, and the Musketteers in the Reare, and killed betwixt 30 & 40 of them. All our moneys is gone, and our provision will not last past 6. or 8. dayes, so that except there come a fresh supply out of England in the mean time, I know not what the Souldiers will doe for bread: for wheat [Page 4]is farre dearer here then it is in England, and in many places not to be bought for money, and without wheat to make Bisket, the Army will never be able to continue in the field. It is true the Lord Inchiquin doth what lieth in him, but he wanteth assistance. We are now forced to leave the field, and goe to Garrison for want of wheat and money.
By the Supreme Councell of the Confederate Catholicks of IRELAND.
VVHereas many persons of Honor and Gallantry, and others his Majesties loyall Subjects, who faithfully served against the Rebells of the Parliament of England, were by the power and malice of the said Rebels, forcibly, and violently, transported into this Kingdome, or detained therein, to fight against his Majesties loyall and dutifull Subjects the Confederate Catholicks of Ireland: Thereby to weaken his Majesties party; & as much as in the said Rebells lyeth, to extinguish this nation. We therefore in discharg of the duty, we owe to our Soveraigne Lord the King, the trust reposed in us by this Kingdome and our desire to preserve them and us in loyalty, doe hereby publish and declare that all and every [Page 5]the said persons of Honour, Commanders, Officers, Troopers and Souldiers 'who will depart from the service of the said Rebells in any Province of this Kingdome, and repaire either unto us, or any his Majesties Armies in any of the said Provinces under our commands, and serve against the said Rebells, shall have and injoy safety and protection in their persons, armes, and goods, and also shall be imployed in any of the said Armies they will make choice of respectively, in equivalent command with those they held or shall hold in the service of the said Rebells at the time of their respective departure from them, and shall possesse and injoy equall entertainment, privileges, and advantages, with those of their respective degrees in the service of the said Confederate Catholicks, without distinction of nation or Religion, so that every person departing as aforesaid, doe take an Oath, to beare true faith and loyaltie to our soveraigne Lord King Charles his Heirs and Successors, and be true and faithfull unto the said Confederate Catholicks, and not to advise, contrive, conceale, or act any thing that may be, or [Page 6]tend to their damage, or prejudice, and obey the commands, and orders of the supreme councell, against his Majesties enemies, and wee doe command all Generalls, Governours, Commanders, Officers and others his Majesties Subjects, within our quarters, to take notice of, and render due obedience to this our publicke Act, and Declaration, and likewise not to molest hinder or trouble any person or persons of honour command or otherwise comming or repairing hither from the said enemies quarters in pursuance of this our Act and Declaration out to protect, guard, and defend them; either and every of them in their way and journey unto us.
Die Lunae 14. Iulii, 1647.
THe House understanding, that there is a resolution to prorogue the Parliament, for some long time, and not knowing when they shall meet again did take into their consideration the many good services performed by Sir Maurice Eustace, Knight, their Speaker, unto the House, his singular affection to the English Nation, and publick Service, his earnest endev [...]ur for the advancement of the Protestant Religion, the inveterate hatred and malice of the detestable Rebels, many wayes declared and acted against him, and the great expences which he hath been formerly at for the honour and service of the House. And having at present no better way of requitall, then to convey the memory thereof to posterity, doe think fit in manifestation of their high esteeme thereof, to declare, and doe hereby declare the same to be such, as in all times ought to be remembred for his advantage. And do therefore order, that this be entred amongst the Act, and Orders of this House.