House of Lords Journal Volume 10: 7 February 1648

Die Lunæ, 7 die Februarii.

PRAYERS, by Mr. Ash.

Domini præsentes fuerunt:

Comes Manchester, Speaker.

Ordinances to clear the following Persons of their Delinquency.

These Ordinances of Compositions of Delinquents were read, and Agreed to:

L. Craven to attend the House.

Ordered, That the (fn. 1) Lord Craven, now in Holland, shall be sent to, and have Notice that he shall come and give his Attendance on this House by the 25th of March next.

E. of Warwick, Leave to be absent.

Ordered, That the Earl of Warwicke hath Leave to be absent from his Attendance on this House till Saturday next.

Sydney, a Pass.

Ordered, That Mr. Rob't Sydney shall have a Pass, to go beyond the Seas, and to transport Three Horses or Geldings.

Ordinance to clear Marshall of his Delinquency.

"Whereas Robert Marshall of Selby, in the County of Yorke, Gentleman, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of One Hundred and Sixteen Pounds, he having (fn. 2) adhered unto and assisted the Forces raised against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Robert Marshall, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 19th Day of June, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Robert Marshall in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Robert Marshall from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Robert Marshall shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Skipwith, D°.

"Whereas David Skipwith, of Utterby, in the County of Lincolne, Gentleman, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of One Hundred and Seventy Pounds, he having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said David Skipwith, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 24th Day of August, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said David Skipwith in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said David Skipwith from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said David Skipwith shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Tooker, D°.

"Whereas Robert Tooker, of the City of Winchester, Gentleman, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of Four Hundred and One Pounds, Fifteen Shillings, he having resided in the Enemy's Quarters: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Robert Tooker, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 7th Day of December, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Robert Tooker in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Robert Tooker from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Robert Tooker shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Booth, D°.

"Whereas Lawrence Booth, of Tremlowe, in the County of Chester, Gentleman, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of One Hundred Seventy and Two Pounds, he having adhered unto and assisted the Forces raised against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Lawrence Booth, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 19th Day of December, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Lawrence Booth in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Lawrence Booth from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Lawrence Booth shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Weare Senior and Junior, D°.

"Whereas John Weare, of Silferton, in the County of Devon, Esquire, Counsellor at Law, and John Weare his Son, have by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to their Fine of Five Hundred and Twenty-six Pounds; the Father having been a Commissioner of Array, and assisted the Forces raised against the Parliament; the Son having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said John Weare Senior, and John Weare his Son, for their said Offences, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to them, their Heirs and Assigns, of all their Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 31th Day of July, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said John Weare Senior, and John Weare Junior, in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said John Weare Senior & Junior from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said John Weare, and John Ware his Son, shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Fettiplace, D°.

"Whereas John Fettiplace, of Swynebrooke, in the County of Oxford, Esquire, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of One Thousand Nine Hundred Forty and Three Pounds, he having deserted the Parliament when he was a Member thereof, and having gone to Oxford, and sat in the Junto there: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said John Fettiplace, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 7th Day of December, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said John Fettiplace in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said John Fettiplace from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said John Fettiplace shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Worthington and John Brice, D°.

"Whereas Worthington Brice, of Denington, in the County of Som'sett, Gentleman, and John Brice his Son, have by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to their Fines of Three Hundred Pounds; the Father having left his Habitation, and lived in the Enemy's Quarters; and the Son having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Worthington Brice and John Brice, for their said Offences, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to them, their Heirs and Assigns, of all their Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 18th Day of September, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Worthington Brice and John Brice in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Worthington Brice and John Brice from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Value than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Worthington Brice and John Brice shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Turney, D°.

"Whereas Edward Turney, of Caneby, in the County of Lincolne, Esquire, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of Four Hundred and Seven Pounds, he having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Edward Turney, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the Sixteenth Day of January, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Edward Turney in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Edward Turney from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Value than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Edward Turney shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Question, D°.

"Whereas John Question, of Dunster, in the County of Som'sett, Gentleman, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of One Hundred Thirty and Five Pounds, he having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said John Question, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 24th Day of July, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said John Question in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said John Question from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Value than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said John Question shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Hardy, D°.

"Whereas James Hardy, of Irimsby Magna, in the County of Lincolne, Gentleman, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of One Hundred and Twenty Pounds, he having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said James Hardy, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 17th Day of August, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said James Hardy in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal (fn. 3) accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said James Hardy from a further Composition, for any other Lands than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said James Hardy shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Sir Francis

Dowse, D°.

"Whereas Sir Francis Dowse, of Wallopp, in the County of South'ton, Knight, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of Five Hundred and Seventy Pounds, he having deserted his own Dwelling, and resided in the Enemy's Quarters: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Sir Francis Dowse, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the Tenth Day of November, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Sir Francis Dowse in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Sir Francis Dowse from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Sir Francis Dowse shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

John and Abraham Cupper, D°.

"Whereas John Cupper, of Exeter, Merchant, and Abraham Cupper his Son, have by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to their Fine of Two Hundred and Ninety Pounds, they having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said John Cupper and Abraham his Son, for their said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to them, their Heirs and Assigns, of all their Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the First Day of August, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said John Cupper and Abraham his Son, in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said John Cupper and Abraham his Son from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said John Cupper and Abraham his Son shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Major and Edmond Norton, D°.

"Whereas Major Norton, of Richmond, in the County of North'ton, Esquire, and Edmond Norton his Son, have by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to their Fine of Seven Hundred and Fifty-six Pounds; the Father having adhered unto and assisted the Forces raised against the Parliament, and the Son having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Major Norton and Edmond his Son, for their said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to them, their Heirs and Assigns, of all their Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the Thirteenth Day of January, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Major Norton and Edmond Norton his Son in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Major Norton and Edmond Norton his Son from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Major Norton and Edmond Norton his Son shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Sunderland, D°.

"Whereas Langdale Sunderland, of Hallefax, in the County of Yorke, Gentleman, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine Eight Hundred and Seventy-eight Pounds, he having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Langdale Sunderland, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 31th Day of July, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Langdale Sunderland in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Langdale Sunderland from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Langdale Sunderland shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

M. Dorrell Sen. and Jun. D°.

"Whereas Marmaduke Dorrell, of Horkestowe, in the County of Lincolne, Esquire, and Marmaduke Dorrell his Son, have by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to their Fine of Four Hundred Four Score and Four Pounds, they having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Marmaduke Dorrell, Senior and Junior, for their said Offences, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to them, their Heirs and Assigns, of all their Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 23th Day of March, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Marmaduke Dorrell the Father and Marmaduke Dorrell the Son in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Marmaduke Dorrell and Marmaduke his Son from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Marmaduke Dorrell Senior and Junior shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Symes, D°.

"Whereas John Syms, of Pownsford, in the County of Som'sett, Esquire, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of Nine Hundred and Forty-five Pounds, he having adhered unto and assisted the Forces raised against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said John Symes, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmithes Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 31th of October, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said John Symes in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said John Symes from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said John Symes shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Crompton, D°.

"Whereas Thomas Crompton, of Dryfeild, in the County of Yorke, Esquire, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of Eight Hundred and Eighty-seven Pounds, he having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to pre pare a Pardon to the said Thomas Crompton, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 30th Day of October, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Thomas Crompton in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of Engl. for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Thomas Crompton from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Thomas Crompton shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Brian Cooke Sen. and Jun. D°.

"Whereas Brian Cooke the Elder, of Doncaster, in the County of Yorke, Alderman, and Brian Cooke his Son, have by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to their Fine of One Thousand Four Hundred and Sixty Pounds, they having adhered unto and assisted [ (fn. 4) the Forces] raised against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Brian Cooke Senior and Brian Cooke Junior, for their said Offences, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to them, their Heirs and Assigns, of all their Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Goldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the Third Day of November, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Brian Cooke the Elder and Brian his Son in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Brian Cooke Senior and Brian Cooke Junior, from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Brian Cooke Senior and his Son shall pay such further Fine as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint: Provided, That Brian Cooke the Elder and Brian his Son do settle One Hundred Pounds per Annum for ever, within Six Weeks after the said Fine shall be allowed of by both Houses of Parliament, for Maintenance of a Preaching Minister in the Parish of Arksey, in the County of Yorke, near Doncaster; otherwise the Composition, and Pardon thereupon, to be void and null."

Hussey, D°.

"Whereas George Hussey, of Hemsworth, in the County of Dorsett, Gentleman, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of One Hundred and Forty-four Pounds, he having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said George Hussey, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 28th Day of July, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said George Hussey in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners for the Great Seal for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said George Hussey from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said George Hussey shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Wright, D°.

"Whereas Hustwaite Wright, of Stallingburrow, in the County of Lincolne, Gentleman, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of Two Hundred Twenty and Two Pounds, he having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Hustwaite Wright, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 28th Day of January, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Hustwaite Wright in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Hustwaite Wright from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particulars were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Hustwaite Wright shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Sir J. Talbot, D°.

"Whereas Sir John Talbott, of Salisbury, in the County of Lancaster, Knight, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of Four Hundred Forty and Four Pounds, he having assisted the Forces raised against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Sir John Talbott, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Goldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 29th Day of January, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Sir John Talbott in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners for the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Sir John Talbott from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the said Particular; (fn. 5) were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Sir John Talbott shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

J. Talbot, D°.

"Whereas John Talbott, of Thorneton in The Streete, in the County of Yorke, Esquire, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of Five Hundred Seventy and Four Pounds, he having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said John Talbott Esquire, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the Second Day of November, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said John Talbott in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said John Talbott from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said John Talbott shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Martin, D°.

"Whereas John Martin, of Plymouth, in the County of Devon, Merchant, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of One Hundred Thirty and Seven Pounds, Eight Shillings, and Eight Pence, he having resided in the Enemy's Quarters, and been assisting unto them: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said John Martin, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Goldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 7th Day of July, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said John Martin in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said John Martin from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said John Martin shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Sir T. Badd, D°.

"Whereas Sir Thomas Badd, of Faireham, in the County of Southampton, Knight and Baronet, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of Four Hundred and Seventy Pounds, he having assisted the Forces raised against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Sir Thomas Badd, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 22th Day of July, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Sir Thomas Badd in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Sir Thomas Badd from a further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Sir Thomas Badd shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint: Provided, That the said Sir Tho. Badd do (within Six Weeks after his said Fine shall be allowed of by both Houses) settle Thirty Pounds per Annum for Five Years, being the Term which he hath in the Impropriation of Lymington, holden from the Bishop of Bristoll, for Increase of Maintenance to the Minister there; otherwise this Composition, and Pardon thereupon, to be null and void."

Andrews, D°.

"Whereas Edward Andrewes, of Oxton, in the County of Nottingham, Esquire, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of Two Hundred Eighty-three Pounds, he having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Edward Andrewes, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs, and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 22th Day of July, 1646, with an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Edward Andrewes in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby likewise authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Edward Andrewes from a further Composition for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Edward Andrewes shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Bull, D°.

"Whereas Henry Bull, of Wells, in the County of Som'sett, Gentleman, hath by both Houses of Parliament been admitted to his Fine of One Hundred and Fourteen Pounds, he having been in Arms against the Parliament: The Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament do hereby authorize and appoint His Majesty's Solicitor General to prepare a Pardon to the said Henry Bull, for his said Offence, in such Form as is agreed by both Houses for like Offenders, together with a Grant of, and Restitution to him, his Heirs, and Assigns, of all his Lands, Goods, and Chattels, and other Estate for which the said Fine was accepted, according to a Particular thereof made, and entered with the Committee at Gouldsmiths Hall, and of all Mean Profits thereof, from the 14th Day of July, 1646, with (fn. 6) an Exception of the Right or Estate of the said Henry Bull in or to all Advowsons, Presentations, and Right of Patronage, to any Church or Chapel; which said Pardon, so prepared, the Commissioners for the Great Seal of England for the Time being are hereby authorized to pass under the said Great Seal accordingly: Provided always, That this Ordinance, or the said Pardon thereon to be passed, shall not extend to free the said Henry Bull from any further Composition, for any other Lands, Goods, or Chattels, than what are contained in the Particular aforesaid; and that, in case the said Lands mentioned in the said Particular were of greater Yearly Values than are therein expressed during Three Years before the Year of our Lord 1640, then the said Henry Bull shall pay such further Fine, by Way of Composition, as both Houses of Parliament shall appoint."

Sherrard to be instituted to Melcomb;

Ordered, That Dr. Heath do give Institution and Induction unto Hope Sherrard Clerk, Master of Arts, to the Rectory of Welcombe, alias Horseyes Melcome, and Bingham's Melcombe, in Com. Dorsett, void by the Death of the last Incumbent; salvo Jure cujuscunque: The Lady Jane Covert, Patroness.

and Allen to Stibbington.

Ordered, That Dr. Aylett give Institution and Induction unto Giles Allen Clerk, Master of Arts, to the Rectory of Stibbington, in Com. Huntingdon, by Cession void; salvo Jure cujuscunque: The Earl Bedford, Patron.

E. of Stamford's Door broke open, by some of Col. Baxter's Soldiers.

The House being this Day informed, " That the Earl of Stamford hath received an Asfront, by a Captain and some other Soldiers in the Regiment of Colonel Baxter, by the breaking open his Chamber-door in Whitehall:"

It is Ordered, by the Lords in Parliament assembled, That the said Colonel is hereby desired to make Examination, who are the Persons that have done the same; and make Report thereof to this House.

Maj. Burgis's Petition.

Upon the Petition of Major Roger Burgis, read this Day in the House:

It is Ordered, That George Manley Esquire, One of His Majesty's Justices of Peace, shall have a Sight of the said Petition, and make Report to this House what is fittest to be done for the Relief of the Petitioner; that such further Directions may be given therein as shall be meet.

Edwards sent for, to shew Cause why he should not be removed from the Church of Boughton, alias Buckton.

Ordered, That Mr. Richard Edwards, Parson of Boughton, alias Buckton, in the County of North'ton, shall, upon Sight of this Order, appear before the Lords in Parliament, and make it appear unto their Lordships what Orders he hath received in the Ministry; and likewise what he can alledge, that he should not be removed from the Discharge of the said Cure: And herein he may not fail, as he will answer the contrary to this House.

To the Gentleman Usher, or his Deputy.

School-masters of Westm. to take Care their Scholars do not make Disturbances in the Abbey on the Lord's-day.

Upon the Information of George Manley Esquire, One of His Majesty's Justices of Peace, "That great Infolences and Disorders were committed Yesterday (being the Lord's-day) in the Cloysters and Abbey Church, Westm. by great Numbers of School-boys:"

It is Ordered, by the Lords in Parliament assembled, That the several School-masters in and about the City of Westm'r are hereby strictly charged and commanded to take Care, that none of their Scholars respectively shall, on the Lord's-days, play in the said Church or Cloysters, that thereby the like Disorders be not by any of their said Scholars committed hereafter; and that such School-masters within the Limits aforesaid as shall be found not to yield a ready Obedience to this Order, by restraining the Scholars as aforesaid, shall, upon certain Information thereof made to this House, be removed and discharged from keeping any School within the said City or Parts adjacent: And lastly it is Ordered, That the Steward of Westm'r is hereby commanded, for the avoiding of the like Disorders in the future, to punish all Constables and Beadles, within the said City of Westm'r and the Liberties thereof, that shall hereafter neglect their Duties in their several Precincts, in not looking carefully that the Ordinance of Parliament for the keeping of the Lord's-day be duly observed.