  [To be continued. INDEX or BY W. H. HART, F.S.A. PRICE ONE SHILLING AND SIXPENCE. LONDON: 1877. HART AND SON, PRINTERS,] [SAFFRON WALDEN. NOTICE. The progress of this Publication has been unavoidably delayed through illness, domestic affliction, and other causes; but the Editor now hopes to bring the entire work to a speedy conclusion; health and other things permitting. W. H. HART, F.S.A. Campbell Lodge, 227. England's Appeal from the Private Caballe at Whitehall to the great Council of the Nation, the Lords and Commons in Parliament assembled. By a true lover of his country. 1673. A quarto pamphlet of 52 pages, a copy of which is in the editor's possession. For publishing the same, Francis Smith the bookseller was committed into the custody of five of the King's messengers by the Council Board, to about £50 charges and damages. 228. The Quaker and his maid. 1675. On June 26th, 1675, a warrant was issued by the Secretary of State to search for this pamphlet. The editor has not as yet been able to discover a copy. It was reprinted in the year 1739 under this title, "A merry conversation which lately passed between a very noted Quaker and his maid, upon a very merry occasion. To which is added, The Members to their Sovereign, By Hil—d Ja—bs, Esqre. Third edition." It is a grossly indecent production. A copy of this reprint is in the editor's possession, purchased from the library of the late George Daniel, Esq., Canonbury Square. It is in octavo, and contains 18 pages. 229. Verses on the Death of Edward Coleman, who was executed for high treason on December 3. 1678. These verses were published by Henry Nevill, otherwise Henry Payne, of Medborne in Leicestershire, on January 10th, 1678/79, for which the following information was filed against him by the Attorney General. "Middlesexia scilicet. Memorandum quod Willielmus Jones miles attornatus domini regis nunc generalis qui pro eodem domino rege in hac parte sequitur in propria persona sua venit hic in curiam dicti domini regis coram ipso rege apud Westmonasterium die Jovis proximo post octabas Sancti Hillarii isto eodem termino et pro eodem domino rege dat curiÆ hic intelligi et informari quod Termino Sancti Michaelis anno regni domini nostri Caroli Secundi Dei gratia AngliÆ ScotiÆ FranciÆ et HiberniÆ Regis fidei defensoris &c. tricesimo, in curia dicti domini regis coram ipso rege apud Westmonasterium in comitatu MiddlesexiÆ (eadem curia apud Westmonasterium in comitatu MiddlesexiÆ tunc tenta existente) quidam Edwardus "To the Glorious Martyr E. C. "Haile Glorious soul! to whome the Crown is given; "All hail thou mighty Favourite of Heaven! "Triumphant Martyr from that endless Throne "Where Thou must Raigne with Christ, disturb'd by none, "Looke down a while, and view upon his Knee "An undeserved Friend to Truth and Thee. "Pardon that boasted Title, since that Love "Which gave it here, must needs confirm't above: "For 'twas a flaming Charity, which sure "Since boundless here must endless there endure. "But ah, alasse great Saint, I owne with Shame, "That ill, I then, worse now, deserve the Name; "Whilst here on Earth, my troubles kept me still, "From Friendship's Laws, as now my Senses will; "But what you pardon'd once on Fortune's score, "Be pleas'd on Patience now to pity more; "And for that good which you did here designe, "Without Reward or least Desert of mine, "Obtain me now from Our Great Lord and Thine; "Not that I hope to equall you in Place, "Tho' I could wish it with the like Disgrace; "I only hope to view that holy Ring, "Where Crowned Saints doe Hallelujahs sing. "Prepare mee some low Place in that bright Quire, "Where tho' I may not Sing I may admire. "Et ulterius idem attornatus dicti domini regis nunc generalis pro eodem domino rege dat curiÆ hic intelligi et informari quod Henricus Nevill alias dictus Henricus Payne A manuscript copy of these verses is preserved in the British Museum Library, written on the back of a printed paper, entitled "The answer of Coleman's Ghost to H. N.'s Poetick Offering." Nevill is there called a Priest, but in the preceding information he is merely styled "Gentleman." 230. An account of the growth of popery and arbitrary Government in England; more particularly from the long prorogation of November, 1675, ending the 15th of February, 1676, till the last meeting of Parliament the 16th of July, 1677. By Andrew Marvell. Amsterdam. 1677. This pamphlet which traces the intrigues of the Court of England with that of France, made a great impression on the nation. A reward was offered in the Gazette for the discovery of the author. 231. A seasonable argument to persuade all the Grand juries in England, to petition for a New Parliament; Or, a List of the Principal Labourers in the Great Design of Popery and Arbitrary Power, who have betrayed their Country to the Conspirators, and bargained with them to maintain a standing army in A reward was offered by Proclamation to such as would discover the author of this book. It is printed at length in Marvell's Works (ed. Thompson, 1776, Vol. 2, p. 555), also in Cobbett's Parliamentary History, Vol. 4, Appendix, p. xxii. 232. To all the Royalists that suffered for His Majesty: and to all the rest of the good people of England, the Humble Apologie of the English Catholicks. On November 28th, 1666, an order in Council was made for the Secretaries of State to cause the suppression of this "scandalous pamphlet," and to make strict enquiry after the author and printer. The following are copies of informations and other documents preserved among the Domestic State Papers concerning the publication of this book. It appears to have been written by Lord Castlemaine. A copy is preserved in the British Museum Library. "An account concerning the English Catholics Apology. "December 5th, 1666. "Elizabeth Bud (a Hawker) sayes That John Brereton (a Hawker) was the onely disposer of it; but shee knowes not perfectly his lodging. "One Radcliffe (a Hawker) sayes as much and directed to his lodging. "John Brereton sayes that hee had 200 coppyes on Munday last was sevenight from Two Gentlemen at the Bell and 3 Cranes-Tavern by the Savoy in a Room one pair of Staires next the street, but denyes to know the Persons, yet confesses to have seen one of them severall times since. "Hee sayes further that Hee was brought to them by One Fox (a Hawker) and disposed of the coppyes as follows:— "Two Quire to Anne Brache at the Parlt Stairs Foot. "The Examinate further sayes, That on Tuesday (the day following) Hee had 100 more of a Gentleman in a house by Charing-Cross which Gentleman hee hath since seen and knows again upon sight. "Brache} "Francis Fox (a Hawker) sayes, That on Munday Nov: 26th a Porter called him to the Bell and 3 Cranes-Tavern in the Strand to Two Gentlemen, who sayd, They had a Parcell of Bookes to be disposed of. The Examinate demanded, what they were. They replyed, That they were A Vindicacion of the Catholics that had suffer'd in his Majesty's Service. The Examinate told them that Hee durst not meddle with them and soe went his way. After which acquainting Brereton with the business, Zwounds, sayes Brereton, why did you not take them? shew them me and I'l take them. Soe They went together and in Fox his presence, Brereton receaved 200 Bookes, as the Gentlemen sayd that delivered them in the Chamber one pair of stairs towards the Street. "William Galhampton (Drawer in the Bell and 3 Cranes-Tavern) sayes, That Mathias Gateley in Company with another Gentleman came thither, upon a Munday Morning and tooke up a Chamber one pair of Stairs toward the Street, and that they were the first Company that came into that Room. "And Hee further sayes That Mr Gateley coming into the House, demanded if the news-bookes were out and that soon after This Examinate saw Fox and Brereton goe into Mr Gateley's Chamber and That Hee saw there upon the Table a large Deal-box; and that Mr Gateley called to the Drawer for a Hammer. Hee sayes moreover, that Mr Gateley and his Friend went out about 12 of the Clock, leaving a Waterman in the Chamber to looke to some Luggage and that Mr Gateley enquired of this Examinate for a backway to the Water-side. "John Joyce (a Drawer in the Tavern above said) sayes That "Mrs. Layton (Mistress of the sd Tavern) sayes that Mr Gateley was there in the morning upon that day, when a Water-man was left in charge of some Goods in his Chamber and that Hee was in the Room, up One pair of Stairs next the street. "Mathias Gateley sayes that Hee came not into that Tavern till about 4 of the Clock afternoon: but acknowledges that there he was and in the Chamber toward the Street in Company with one Mr Billingsley. "Hee denyes the having any Box upon the Table; The calling for a Hammer; The having seen any of the Hawkers there; And upon the whole matter, The having had anything to doe with the Catholicks Apology. "The Mistress of the Tavern, Two Drawers, and the Two Hawkers doe all agree upon the same person." (Indorsed). "The Examination of [ ] Gately taken before [ ] "Sayth "That he was not at the Bell Taverne on Monday Fortnight in the morning. "That Friday month Mr Billingsley invited him to that Taverne, he being ready to goe to Roehampton to the E. of Aylesbury whom he serves, He had certaine Bundles of Cloathes, &c. which he called a Waterman to carry for him, denying to have been there on Monday. "That he was there only once in a morning, but went not up Staires, and that was Friday fortnight. "That on the day in question (Monday fortnight), He dranke his morning's draught with the page in a woman's house in St. John's Close about 10 where he parted not till about 11, then he dressed himselfe at home and dined at home, after that desiring leave to goe abroad 2 or 3 houres, in the afternoone he mett Mr Billingsley towards Charing Crosse, with whom he dranke 2 glasses of wine at the King's head Taverne at Charing Crosse. Then to Billingsley's House who showed him the Cathcke Apology. "That a Porter came and enquired for him by his name when he was drinking his morning's draught from Gately and company. He came and found the Gentlemen in a foreroome and under the Table was a parcell of Bookes, which they called to him to sell, which he declined, and so left them, and having told A. B. another Hawker of Books, they both went up together and A. B. tooke 200 of them to sell, and relieves Gately from all Relacions and understands to have been one of the two. "He demanded no money for the coppyes, but gave them freely. That those 200 were all he then saw." "To the Right Honoble the Lord Arlington, "The humble Peticion of Mathias Gateley now a Servant to the Earle of Alisbury "Sheweth "That whereas your Peticioner was comitted by your Lordshipp's Order into custody for the Distributing of the Bookes called the Apologie of the English Catholiques, although your Peticioner is innocent of any such fact comitted by him. "That in regard your Peticioner is still in custody, and thereby at a great charge, and for that hee maketh no question but to cleere himselfe of the said Accusation. "Your Peticioner therefore humbly praies your Lordshipp "And your Peticioner shall pray. December 20th, 1666. "The Examinn of Thomas Osborn, of Westminster. "The Examinant saith "he thinkes it to bee near a monith agoe since he was at the Printer's house: (whose name is Milborne) with my Lord Castlemain on the Saturday he went up Staires and at my Ld. Castlemain's intreaty helped him to compare a written Paper with one halfe printed which hee supposes was the Roman Catholiqs Apology, but never read the whole piece. "Q.—What part hee had in the dispersing of them. "Sayes, hee had none but saw severall copies of them afterwards in My Lord Castlemain's hands. "Asked who was the Authour. "Sayes he supposes my Lord Castlemain the Authour and hee thinkes hee heard him say soe. Sayes moreover the written copy was in My Lord Castlemain's hand. "If he knowes who dispersed them. "Supposes dispersed by his Lordshipp's order for hee heard him say soe and saw him deliver some of them. "Askt if hee bee a Roman Catholique. "Sayes, Noe." "The Examination of Tho: Milburn and his Wife. "These Examinates agree upon the sight of Mr Tho: Osborn that Hee is the Person who came in company with Another Gentleman low of Stature and appearing to be a Person of Quality to the Printing-house and that the lesser of the Two went up stairs leaving Mr Osborn below. "Milburn's wife sayes, that Mr Osborn stayd in the Room where shee was, while the other was above. That at last offering to goe up, The little Gentleman sayd to him Cozen, stay below, I'l come to you. That Mr Osborn spake nothing to her of anything to print; And that the Other coming down, They went away together. Shee says further, that they came a Second Time, upon a Saturday morning; and a third time in the Afternoon; at which time they stayd 3 or 4 houres and as she believes for a Proof. And being demanded who managed the business, shee sayes, that the little Gentleman seem'd to her to doe all, and that the Other appear'd to her, onely to come for company. "Thomas Milburn sayes, That the little Gentleman appear'd first to him with One Scroop (or Pugh) in his company at the Crown Tavern in Smythfield, and the 2nd time with the same Person at the Star in Holborn. He sayes further, That afterward the little Gentleman came to his house with Mr Osborn. And that the little Gentleman gave him the coppy of the English Catholics Apology; Order'd the printing of it and pay'd for the Impression, and that Mr Osborn sayd nothing to him concerning the business, onely, at last, this Examinate saw them reading over the Proof together. But who was the Author of it, Hee knowes not." 233. Sighs for the Pitchers: breathed out in a personal Contribution to the National Humiliation the last of May, 1666, in the cities of London and Westminster, upon the near approaching engagement then expected between the English and Dutch Navies. Wherewith are Complicated such musings as were occasioned by a Report of their actual engagement; and by observing the Publike Rejoycing whilst this was preparing by the Author, George Wither. Imprinted in the sad year expressed in this seasonable Chronogram. LorD haVe MerCIe Vpon Vs. On July 23rd, 1666, a warrant was issued by the Secretary of State to Lewis Dormay to apprehend George Wither, Henry Eversden, Sarah Anderton, Elizabeth Goslin, and Margaret Hicks for dispersing this "seditious pamphlet." 234. Nehushtan: or, a sober and peaceable discourse concerning the abolishing of things abused to Superstition and Idolatry; which may serve as one intire, and sufficient argument to evince that the Liturgy, Ceremonies, and other things used at this Day in the Church of England ought neither to be imposed, nor retained, but utterly extirpated and laid aside: and to vindicate the Nonconformists in their refusal to close with them. London. 1668. This book was written by John Wilson, a Nonconformist, of Chester. Elizabeth Calvert was imprisoned for helping the author to print it, as appears from a petition presented by her to the Secretary of State wherein she states that she was wholly ignorant of the sedition contained therein, and she promised never to be concerned in such books for the future. 235. An appeal from the Country to the City for the preservation of his Majestie's Person, Liberty, Property, and the Protestant Religion. London. 1679. This book was published by Benjamin Harris, Bookseller of Cornhill, and for so doing he was tried at the Guildhall, London, in 1680, and found guilty. He afterwards received sentence in the Court of King's Bench to pay a fine of £500; to stand on the Pillory an hour, and find sureties for his good behaviour for three years; and had it not been for Mr. Justice Pemberton, the London. Memorandum quod Creswell Levins miles attornatus domini regis nunc generalis qui pro eodem domino rege in hac parte sequitur in propria persona sua venit hic in curia dicti domini regis coram ipso rege apud Westmonasterium die Jovis proxima post tres septimanas Sancti Michaelis isto eodem termino et pro eodem domino rege dat curiÆ hic intelligi et informari quod Benjaminus Harris de parochia Sancti Michaelis Cornehill London Bookeseller machinans et malitiose intendens dominum nostrum Carolum Secundum nunc regem AngliÆ &c. et gubernationem suam hujus regni AngliÆ scandalizare et in contemptum ducere vicesimo secundo die Octobris anno regni dicti domini regis nunc AngliÆ &c. tricesimo primo apud parochiam Sancti Michaelis Cornehill London prÆdictam quoddam scandalosum et seditiosum librum intitulatum An Appeal from the Country to the City for the preservation of his Majestie's Person, Liberty, Property, and the Protestant Religion publicavit et venditioni exposuit in quoquidem libro inter alia continetur prout sequitur in hÆc verba We in the Country have done our parts, in choosing for the generality good members to serve in Parliament; but if (as our two last Parliaments were) they must be dissolv'd or prorogu'd, when ever they come to redress the Grievances of the Subject, we may be pitied, but not blam'd. If the Plot takes effect, (as in all probability it will) our Parliaments are not then to be condemn'd, for that their not being suffer'd to sit occasion'd it. in magnum scandalum et contemptum dicti domini regis et gubernationis suÆ hujus regni AngliÆ in malum exemplum omnium aliorum in tali casu delinquentium ac contra pacem dicti domini regis nunc coronam et dignitatem suas &c. A copy of this book is in the Editor's possession. It is in small quarto, and contains twenty-nine pages, but is without printer's name. Although printed anonymously, it is known to be the production of Charles Blount, and was reprinted in the year 1695, with other of his writings in a little volume entitled "The Miscellaneous Works of Charles Blount, Esq." The Editor 236. A Letter from a person of quality to his friend in the Country, giving an account of the debates and resolutions in the House of Lords, in April and May, 1675, concerning a Bill entitled "A Bill to prevent the dangers which may arise from persons disaffected to the government." By John Locke. It was ordered by the Privy Council to be burnt. "Our author" say the Editors of the Biographia Britannica "drew up this letter at the desire of the Earl of Shaftesbury, and under his Lordship's inspection, only committing to writing what the Earl did in a manner dictate to him; and this indeed is evident with regard to that part which contains remarks upon the characters and conduct of several of the nobility, since these could be known only to his Lordship." It is printed at length in Cobbett's Parliamentary History, Vol. 4, Appendix, No. V. 237. The Grand question Concerning the Judicature of the House of Peers stated and argued. And the case of Thomas Skinner, Merchant, Complaining of the East India Company, with the Proceedings thereupon, which gave occasion to that question, faithfully related. By a true well wisher to the Peace and good government of the Kingdom, and to the Dignity and Authority of Parliaments. London. 1669. On October 22nd, 1669, Richard Chiswell, Bookseller, was sent for by the House of Commons to give an account of the printing and publishing of this book, and upon examination he confessed that he caused the book to be printed, and that he had no formal licence for it, but it was sent to him by a Privy Councillor, the Lord Hollis, with direction and order to print it, and that he had 238. Speech of the Lord Cavendish. 1679. On April 25th, 1679, the House of Commons ordered that enquiry should be made as to the authors and publishers of this "false and scandalous pamphlet." 239. Sir Francis Winnington's speech. 1679. On April 1st, 1679, the House of Commons ordered that a Committee should be appointed to enquire as to the authors and publishers of this "false and scandalous pamphlet." 240. Two letters from Mr. Mountagu, to the Lord Treasurer; one of the eleventh, the other of the eighteenth of January, 1677/8, which were read in the House of Commons. Together with the Lord Treasurer's speech in the House of Peers, upon an impeachment of High treason, &c., brought up against his Lordship by the House of Commons, December 23, 1678. London. 1679. For the condemnation of this book see next article. A copy exists in the British Museum Library. It is in quarto and contains 15 pages. 241. A Letter from a Jesuit in Paris to his correspondent in London showing the most effectual way to ruin the government and the Protestant Religion. 1679. On March 21st, 1678/9, it was ordered by the House of Commons that Jonathan Edwyn, living at the Three Roses, in Redcross Street, be immediately sent for to give the House an account by what authority he published this and the preceding pamphlet. The next day, on Mr. Hills being called in, he informed the House that he printed them by order of the Lord Treasurer; and a Committee was appointed to consider of these two pamphlets, and to report their opinions to the House. On the 26th, the House was informed that Doctor John Nelson was the author of the Letter from a Jesuit in Paris; he was therefore ordered to be sent for. 242. The long Parliament dissolved. For publishing this book, one J. Brown was brought to trial, and sentenced to pay a fine of 1000 marks, bound to good behaviour for seven years, and his name struck out of the roll of attorneys, without any offence alleged in his said vocation. Not being able to pay this fine, he lay in prison for three years till he was pardoned and restored to his place of attorney by royal warrant dated 15th December, 1679. The information does not appear to be entered on the Judgment Rolls, but Howell Nor let any man think it strange, that we account it treason for you to sit and act contrary to our laws; for if in the first parliament of Richard II, Grimes and Weston, for lack of courage only were adjudged guilty of high treason for surrendering the places committed to their trust; how much more you, if you turn renegadoes to the people that entrusted you, and as much as in you lie surrender not a little pitiful castle or two, but all the legal defence the people of England have for their lives, liberties, and properties at once! Neither let the 243. The Compendium; or, a short view of the late Tryals, in relation to the present plot against his Majesty and Government: with the speeches of those that have been executed. As also an humble address (at the close) to all the worthy Patriots of this once Flourishing and happy Kingdom. London. 1679. For publishing this book an information was filed by the Attorney General against Matthew Turner, a Stationer, of the parish of St. Andrew, Holborn. Turner was tried in the summer of 1680, and was sentenced to pay a fine of 100 marks. The information is as follows:— Middlesexia. Memorandum quod Samuelis Astry Armiger, Coronator et Attornatus domini regis, in curia ipsius regis coram ipso rege qui pro eodem domino rege in hac parte sequitur in propria persona sua venit hic in curia dicti domini regis coram ipso rege apud Westmonasterium die Sabbati proximo post Crastinum Purificationis BeatÆ MariÆ Virginis isto eodem Termino, et pro eodem domino rege dat curiÆ hic intelligi et informari, quod cum quidam Edwardus Coleman et diversi alii proditores pro diversis separalibus proditionibus per debitam legis 244. The Weekly Packet of Advice from Rome, or the History of Popery. August 1, 1679. For publishing this periodical Henry Carr was tried at the Guildhall, London, in 1680, and found guilty. The following is a copy of the information against him:— Londonia Scilicet—Memorandum quod Samuelis Astry armiger coronator et attornatus domini regis in curia ipsius domini regis coram ipso rege qui pro eodem domino rege in hac parte sequitur in propria persona sua venit hic in curiam dicti domini regis coram ipso apud Westmonasterium die Mercurii proximo post octabas Purificationis BeatÆ MariÆ Virginis isto eodem termino et pro eodem domino rege dat curiÆ hic intelligi et informari quod cum quÆdam designatio anglice a plott proditoriÆ conspirationis nuper habita fuit infra hoc regnum AngliÆ inter diversos falsos proditores hujus regni AngliÆ ad interficiendum et murdrandum dominum nostrum Carolum Secundum supremum dominum suum et gubernationem hujus regni AngliÆ et sinceram Dei religionem infra hoc regnum AngliÆ bene et pie stabilitatam subvertere et distruere et Romanam religionem infra hoc regnum AngliÆ inducere cumque etiam diversi proditores pro alta proditione prÆdicta legittimo modo convicti et attincti fuerunt et aliÆ personÆ pro alta proditione prÆdicta per debitam legis formam triati et acquetati fuerunt quidam tamen Henricus Carre de parochia Sancti Sepulchri LondoniÆ generosus prÆmissorum non ignarus sed machinans et malitiose intendens gubernationem dicti domini regis hujus regni sui AngliÆ et administrationem justitiÆ in eodem regno scandalizare et in odium et contemptum ducere primo die Augusti anno regni dicti domini regis nunc tricesimo primo apud parochiam Sancti Sepulchri LondoniÆ prÆdictÆ quoddam falsum scandalosum et malitiosum librum intitulatum The weekly Pacquet of Advice from Rome or the History of Popery malitiose et illicite imprimi causavit et publicavit in quoquidem libro continetur inter alia prout sequitur There is lately found out by an Experienc'd Physician, an Incomparable Medicament 245. New year's gift for the Lord Chief Justice Scroggs, being some remarks on his speech made the first day of Michaelmas, 1679. For the publication of this paper a prosecution was instituted against Francis Smith, but the result does not appear. The following is a copy of the Indictment. Londonia. Memorandum quod Samuel Astry armiger coronator et attornatus domini regis in curia ipsius regis coram ipso rege, qui pro eodem domino rege in hac parte sequitur, in propria persona sua venit hic in curiam dicti domini regis coram ipso rege apud Westmonasterium, die Veneris proxima post Octabas Sancti Hillarii isto eodem termino, et pro eodem domino rege dat curiÆ hic intelligi et informari, quod Franciscus Smyth, junior, de parochia Sancti Stephani Wallbrooke, Londonia, Stationer, machinans et malitiose A copy of this paper is preserved among the Nicholl's Collection of Newspapers, at the Bodleian Library, Oxford. 246. A Satire against In-justice: or, Scroggs upon Scroggs. 1679. A folio broadside containing 16 three line stanzas. Jane Curtis was prosecuted by direction of Chief Justice Scroggs, for selling this broadside—"Which his Lordship called a libel against him: and her friends tendering sufficient bail, and desiring him to have mercy upon her poverty and condition he swore by the name of God she should go to prison, and he would show her no more mercy than they could expect from a wolf that came to devour them; and she might bring her Habeas Corpus, and come out so; which she was forced to do; and after informed against and prosecuted to her utter ruin, four or five terms after." A copy is preserved in the Guildhall Library. The entire production is as follows:— A 1. A Butcher's Son (Judge) Capital, Poor Protestants for to enthral, And England to enslave, Sirs. 2. Lose but our Laws and Lives (we must) When to do Justice, we intrust So known and errand Knaves, Sirs. 3. Some hungry Priests he once did fell With mighty Stroaks, and them to Hell Sent furiously away, Sirs. 4. Would you know why? The reason's plain; They had no English nor French Coyn To purchase longer Stay, Sirs. 5. The Pope, to Purgatory sends Who neither Money have (nor Friends;) In this he's not alone, Sirs. 6. Our Judge to Mercy's not inclin'd, Unless Gold change Conscience and Mind, You are infallibly gone, Sirs. 7. His Father once exempted was Out of all Juries; Why? Because He was a man of Blood, Sirs. 8. And why the Butcherly Son, forsooth, Should now be Judge and Jury both Can't well be understood, Sirs. 9. The good old man, with Knife and Knocks, Made harmless Sheep and stubborn Ox Stoop to him in his fury. 10. But the Brib'd Son, like greedy Auff, Kneels down and worships Golden Calf, And so did all the Jury. 11. Better hadst been at Father's Trade, An honest Livelihood t'have made, In hampering Bulls with Collers. 12. Than to thy Country prove unjust; First sell, and then betray thy Trust For so many hard Rix-dollers. 13. Priest and Physician thou didst save From Gallows, Fire, and the Grave For which we can't endure thee. 14. The one can ne'er absolve thy Sins, And th'other, though he now begins, Of Knavery ne're can cure thee. 15. But lest we all should end thy Life, And with a keen-whet Chopping-knife, In a thousand pieces cleave thee. 16. Let th' Parliament first him undertake, They'll make the Rascal stink at Stake; And so like a Knave let's leave thee. FINIS. The following is a copy of the information against the publisher. Londonia. Memorandum quod Creswell Levins miles attornatus domini regis nunc generalis qui pro eodem domino rege in hac parte sequitur, in propria persona sua venit hic in curiam dicti domini regis coram ipso rege apud Westmonasterium, die Jovis proxima post tres septimanas Sancti Michaelis isto eodem termino, et pro eodem domino rege dat curiÆ hic intelligi et informari quod Jana Curtice uxor Langley Curtice de parochia Sancti Martini Ludgate Londonia Stationer, machinans et malitiose intendens Willielmum Scroggs militem Capitalem Justiciarium domini regis ad placita coram ipso rege tenenda assignatum scandalizare et ipsum Capitalem Justiciarium in hÜs quÆ ipsum Capitalem Justiciarium et officium suum judicialem tangunt et authoritatem dicti domini regis in odium et contemptum ducere, vicesimo die Octobris anno regni domini nostri Caroli Secundi, Dei gratia AngliÆ ScotiÆ FranciÆ et HiberniÆ Regis Fidei Defensoris &c. tricesimo primo, apud parochiam Sancti Martini Ludgate prÆdictam in Warda de Farringdon extra Londoniam, quoddam falsum malitiosum infamosum scandalosum et odiosum libellum intitulatum A Satyr against In-justice: or Sc—gs upon Sc—gs. in manibus suis obtinuit in quoquidem libello (inter alia) continetur prout sequitur in hac verba Some hungry Priests he (prÆdictum Capitalem Justiciarium innuendo) once did fell With mighty Stroaks, and them to Hell Sent furiously away, Sirs. Would you know why? The reason's plain; They had no English nor French Coyn To purchase longer Stay, Sirs. The Pope, to Purgatory sends Who neither Money have (nor Friends;) In this he's not alone, Sirs. 247. Some observations upon the late Trials of Sir George Wakeman, Corker, & Marshal, &c. By Tom Ticklefoot, the Tabourer, late Clerk to Justice Clodpate. 1679. For publishing this book, Edward Berry, Stationer, of Gray's Inn, was committed by Chief Justice Scroggs; and though he tendered £1000 bail, yet the Chief Justice said he would take no bail; he should go to prison, and come out according to law. And after he, with much trouble and charge got out by a Habeas Corpus, he was forced by himself or his attorney to attend five terms before he could be discharged, though no information was exhibited against him in all that time. Francis Smith was also prosecuted for publishing this book. He was tried at the Guildhall, in 1680, and a small fine imposed on him. Jane Curtis was also tried for the same offence. 248. The Serious Queries against the Conventicle Act, proving it to be against the laws of God, of Nature, and of Magna Charta. 1680. For the publication of this book, Francis Smith was committed into the custody of five of the King's messengers, by the Council-board to about £50 charge and damage. 249. The Protestant Domestic Intelligence, or News both from City and Country. No. 57. Tuesday, January 20, 1679. For publishing this newspaper, a prosecution was instituted against Benjamin Harris. The information is as follows:— Memorandum quod Samuel Astry Armiger Coronator et Attornatus domini regis in curia ipsius regis coram ipso rege qui pro eodem domino rege in hac parte sequitur in propria persona sua venit hic in curiam dicti domini regis coram ipso rege apud Westmonasterium die veneris post Octabas Sancti Hillarii isto eodem termino, et pro eodem domino rege dat curiÆ hic intelligi et informari quod cum Willielmus Scroggs miles vicesimo die Januarii anno regni dicti domini regis nunc tricesimo primo, et diu antea et continue abinde huc usque fuit et adhuc est Capitalis Justiciarius domini regis ad placita coram ipso rege tenenda assignatus et officium illud capitalis Justiciarii bene et fideliter exercuit absque aliqua oppressione injuria sive malegestura quidam tamen Benjaminus Harris de parochia Sancti Michaelis in Cornhill Londonia Stationer machinans et malitiose intendens prÆdictum Willielmum Scroggs militem Capitalem Justiciarium domini regis ad placita coram ipso rege tenenda assignatum scandalizare ac in odium et contemptum ducere prÆdicto vicesimo die Januarii anno regni domini nostri Caroli Secundi Dei gratia AngliÆ ScotiÆ FranciÆ et HiberniÆ Regis Fidei Defensoris &c. tricesimo primo, apud parochiam Sancti Michaelis Cornhill Londonia prÆdictam quoddam falsum malitiosum scandalosum et odiosum libellum intitulatum The Protestant Domestick Intelligence or News both from City and Country. Published to prevent false reports, falso malitiose et scandalose imprimi causavit et publicavit in quo quidem falso malitioso et scandaloso libello (inter alia) continetur prout sequitur On Friday last, the 16 instant, Articles of high Misdemeanor were offered by way of Complaint to the Kings most Excellent Majestie, and the Right Honourable the Lords and others of His The result of the prosecution does not appear. A copy of this newspaper is preserved in the Library of the British Museum. 250. A speech lately made by a noble Peer of the Realm. London. Printed for F.S. at the Elephant and Castle near the Royal Exchange in Cornhill. 1681. This was published by Francis Smith, the bookseller, and for so doing, a prosecution was instituted against him. He was tried and convicted, but his sentence does not appear. The information is as follows:— Memorandum quod Cresswell Levinz miles attornatus Domini Regis nunc generalis qui pro eodem domino rege in hac parte sequitur in propria persona sua venit hic in curiam dicti domini regis coram ipso rege apud Westmonasterium die Sabbati proxima post crastinum Purificationis BeatÆ MariÆ Virginis isto eodem termino et pro eodem domino rege dat curiÆ hic intelligi et informari quod Franciscus Smith nuper de parochia Sancti Michaelis Cornhill Londonia Bibliopola vicesimo quarto die Decembris anno regni domini nostri Caroli Secundi nunc Regis AngliÆ &c. tricesimo secundo apud parochiam prÆdictam infra civitatem LondoniÆ prÆdictam vi et armis &c. falso et malitiose scripsit et publicavit et scribi imprimi et publicari causavit quendam fictum falsum seditiosum et scandalosum libellum intitulatum A Speech lately made by a Noble Peere of the Realme in quo quidem libello continetur hÆc falsa ficta et scandalosa verba sequentia My lords 'tis a very hard thing to say that we cannot trust This speech was never spoken; and was, by order of the Lords, burnt by the hands of the hangman. A copy is preserved among the Chetham Collection of Broadsides, Manchester, No. 2628; and it is also printed in Cobbett's Parliamentary History, Vol. 4, App. No. X. 251. An Act of Common Councill of the City of London, (made in the first and second years of the reign of Philip and Mary) for retrenching of the expenses of the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs, etc. Published, with additional reasons for putting the said Act in present execution, and now offered to the consideration of For this book, an indictment was preferred against Francis Smith, the publisher, at the Guildhall, London, on September 16, 1680, but it was thrown out by the grand jury. The best account of this book, and the prosecution thereupon, will be found in a tract published by Smith, at the time, and entitled, "An Account of the injurious proceedings of Sir George Jeffreys, Knight, late Recorder of London, against Francis Smith, Bookseller, with his arbitrary carriage towards the grand jury at Guildhall, Sept. 16, 1680, upon an indictment exhibited against the said Francis Smith, for publishing a pretended libel; entitled, 'An Act of Common Council.'" The following is a copy of the indictment against Smith:— London, ss. The Jurors for our Lord the King upon their oaths present that Francis Smith, late of London, Bookseller, being a man seditious and pernicious, plotting and intending the peace and common tranquillity of this kingdom to disturb, and discord, differences and ill will, amongst the citizens and inhabitants of the city of London, to stir up, provoke and procure; also the Mayor, Aldermen, and Sheriffs of the City of London, now in being, and the Mayor, Aldermen, and Sheriffs of the City of London, for the time past in great odium, contempt, and base accompt to bring; the same Francis Smith, the 17th day of August, in the reign of our Sovereign Lord Charles the Second, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. the two and thirtieth at London, viz. in the parish of St. Michael Cornhill in the ward of Cornhill London, aforesaid, with force and arms &c. unlawfully, wickedly, maliciously, scandalously, and seditiously printed, and caused to be printed, a certain malicious, scandalous, and seditious book, of and concerning the expences of the Lord Mayors, Aldermen, and Sheriffs of the City aforesaid, in their houses, in the time of their several offices; entituled An Act of Common Council of the City Reader, As by this Act you may observe, that our Predecessors taking notice, that the extravagancies of Mayors and Sheriffs caused (as they say) almost all good citizens to flie and refuse the service; so to prevent that mischief in the future, they limited them in their living to the method directed by this Act. And if when little was spent besides the growth of our own Country, Beer and Ale being then their drink, they thought it their wisdom to set bounds to Luxurious Profuseness, there is much more reason for it now, when Debauchery is come to that height, that the fifth part of the charge of a Shrievalty is in Wine, the growth of another Country. And when Feasts, hardly heard of in former times, are risen to that Excess, as would be scandalous to mention, as those called the Chequer and Spittle Feasts; the first costing in Wine betwixt Seventy and Eighty Pounds; and the latter, after the pretended Service of God in hearing a Sermon, costs above Three Hundred Pounds to each Sheriff. And though much after this rate is the rest of the year spent, yet when the Example of this Act is urged for laying aside these sinful Feasts, and reducing the rest unto this Pattern, which is a wholsom Law; some who should see to the putting it in execution, will not hear of it; and possibly, because they would have others be as profuse as themselves have been, though there are these Reasons for a Reformation herein. And these mischievous, malicious, and seditious sentences, in these English words following, viz.:— Because nothing can tend more to the Advancement of any City or Country than the having wise and good Magistrates; and that so long as the great expence of Shrievalties continue, the City must (as this Act suggests) have an Eye to Wealth, more than Parts or Vertue, in the choice of their Sheriffs; and that such as their Sheriffs are, such will the Court of Aldermen be: and therefore as necessary for the good Government of this great City, the charge of Shrievalties ought to be reduced to such an Order and Method, as may be an Encouragement to Men of more Honesty than Riches to serve the Place. And these mischievous, malicious, scandalous, and seditious sentences, in these English words following, viz. No man hath reason to be expensive in his Shrievalty; because though the Court of Aldermen hath a rule for supplying, as any die their vacant places out of those that have served Sheriffs, yet they make their Election to depend upon the uncertain humour of their Court, thereby frustrating when they please all Compensation for the Expence and Drudgery of a Shrievalty, as lately appeared in their Choice of Sir Simon Lewis, one of their present Sheriffs, rejecting Sir Thomas Stamp, who had served the Place several years before with good approbation, and was presented to them by the Ward he lives in as a deserving Person. And whereas each Ward when they want an Alderman, do present two Commoners to the Court, for them to chuse one; the Ward of Bassishaw, to the end that Sir Thomas might unavoidably be chosen, joyned the younger (and not the elder) Sheriff with him, not thinking that an old Sheriff would be baulked, to chuse one that had not served his year; and yet notwithstanding, the Court by their Prerogative passed by Sir Thomas, to the disappointing of the Ward that sent him. And this Example is, I suppose a good reason for Sheriffs in the future not to spend more in their Shrievalties, than is necessary, when their Reward is so uncertain. And these mischievous, malicious, scandalous, and seditious sentences, in these English words following, viz. Debauchery in this Expence is a Sin before God, and were it known, would be a scandal in the sight of Man; as appears in that of Three thousand Pounds Expence in all manner of ways, above Five hundred Pounds is in Wine; when a Lord, or Gentleman that formerly lived at the rate of Ten or Twelve thousand Pounds per annum, did not, as is well known (but thirty years ago) spend an hundred Pounds in Wine. To the great Scandal and Contempt of our said Lord the King, to the great Reproach and Scandal of the Authority of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Sheriffs, of the City aforesaid; to the great Disturbance of the Peace of our said Lord the King, to the Evil Example of others in the like case offending, and against the Peace of the said Lord the King, his Crown and Dynasty, &c. A copy of this pamphlet is preserved in the Guildhall Library, London. 252. Malice defeated: or a brief relation of the accusation and deliverance of Elizabeth Cellier, wherein her proceedings, both before and during her confinement, are particularly related, and the mystery of the Meal Tub fully discovered. 1680. For writing, printing, and publishing this book, Mrs. Elizabeth Cellier, was tried at the Old Bailey, in September, 1680, and found guilty. She was sentenced to a fine of £1000, and to be imprisoned until payment; and also to stand on the pillory three times, the first time at the Maypole, in the Strand, the second time in Covent Garden, and the third time at Charing Cross; and her books were to be burnt by the Common Hangman. The indictment against her is as follows:— Juratores pro domino rege super sacramentum suum prÆsentant quod Elizabetha Cellier uxor —— Cellier de parochia Sancti Clementis Dacorum in comitatu MiddlesexiÆ generosi, eadem Elizabetha existente religionis papalis, Deum prÆ oculis suis non habens sed instigatione diabolica mota et seducta et falso et malitiose machinans et intendens serenissimum Dominum nostrum Carolum Secundum Dei gratia AngliÆ, ScotiÆ, FranciÆ et HiberniÆ Regem et gubernationem suam hujus regni AngliÆ necnon veram religionem protestantem infra hoc regnum AngliÆ lege stabilitatam, in odium, infamiam et contemptum inducere et inferre, et scandalum et infamiam imponere super quibusdam personis qui producti fuissent testes et testimonium dedissent ex parte dicti domini regis contra prÆdictam Elizabetham Cellier et alias personas de alta proditione indictatas primo die Augusti anno regni dicti domini regis tricesimo secundo apud prÆdictam 253. The two first books of Philostratus, concerning the life of Apollonius Tyaneus; written originally in Greek, and now published in English: together with philological notes upon each chapter; by Charles Blount. London. 1680. Folio. According to Dr. Adam Clarke, "this piece was published with the design to invalidate the testimony of the evangelists concerning the miracles of our Blessed Lord." A few copies only were dispersed before the work was suppressed. Two copies exist in the British Museum Library. 254. A Popish damnable Plot against our Religion and Liberties, fairly laid open and discovered in the Breviats of Threescore and Four Letters and Papers of Intelligence past betwixt the Pope, Duke of York, Cardinal Norfolk, Cardinal Cibo, Cardinal Barbarina, Nuncio and Internuncio for the Pope in Italy, France, and Flanders, and the Lord Arundel, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Coune. And also the said Mr. Coleman, Albany, Sr. German, Lybourn, Sheldon, Throgmorton, and several others. As they were drawn up by the Secret Committee of the House of Commons, for the satisfaction of the House of Lords in the Bill against the Duke of York and expected Tryals of the Lords. Now published for the vindication of the House of Commons upon the said Bill, and for satisfaction of all the faithful subjects of His Majestie's Kingdom, with several animadversions and remarks made upon the said letters. London. 1680. This was a pamphlet containing reflections upon Sir Edward Dering, a member of the House of Commons; and on November 15, 1680, upon a debate in that House, it was resolved that "all 255. A Dialogue betwixt the Devil and the Ignoramus Doctor. A set of verses printed and published by Nathaniel Thomson, a printer, living in the parish of St. Dunstan in the West. For this publication he was prosecuted. The following is a copy of the indictment:— Londonia. Juratores pro domino rege super sacramentum suum prÆsentant quod Nathaniel Thomson nuper de parochia Sancti Dunstani in Occidente in Warda de Farringdon exti Londoniam prÆdictam Typographus decimo die Octobris anno regni domini nostri Caroli Secundi Dei gratia AngliÆ ScotiÆ FranciÆ et HiberniÆ regis Fidei Defensoris &c. tricesimo tertio illicite nequiter et malitiose machinans et intendens quietum statum et communem pacem et tranquillitatem ligeorum et subditorum dicti domini regis infra civitatem LondoniÆ et alibi infra hoc regnum AngliÆ inquietare et perturbare, et diversas differentias inter ligeos et subditos prÆdictos excitare movere et procurare, necnon quendam Titum Oates clericum unum divulgatorum anglice discoverers et testium proditoriÆ conspirationis papistarum dictum dominum regem nunc ad murdrandum et veram protestantem religionem infra hoc regnum AngliÆ stabilitatam et A Dialogue betwixt the Devil and the Ignoramus [Salamanca] Devil. Behold from the Infernal Lake I'm come, To fright thy Soul to its Eternal Doom: To tell thee, Villain, that thy Reign's expir'd, And now be sure thou shalt no longer hir'd Be by Me, nor any of the Damn'd, To drench in Innocent Blood this mournful Land. Hence then begone, and do no more pursue Villanies Hell could ne'er act, but by you: Now Heaven stops my Power and I thy Hand, And now I tell thee, Doctor, Thou art damn'd. Doctor. O Spectre! spare awhile my dreadful Doom! Go back and tell the Damn'd, I come, I come; Only let me compleat the Ills I've begun, Then Heaven farewel, and unto You I come. Devil. The Blood o' th' Innocent aloud does cry, Revenge, Revenge, on cursed Dr. Ti—— No more o' th' Innocent shall bleed, nor die. Doctor. Well, the time's come, the fatal day's at hand, That I for ever, ever must be damn'd: O curs'd Revenge! what Mischiefs have I done? Abjur'd the Father, and blasphem'd the Son. The Sacred Spirit of Truth at once have I Banish'd; and that my vengeance I might buy, I've caus'd the best of Innocents to dye. See where their Ghosts appear in purple ray'd, Victims, by Perjury above betray'd: See how they shake their Heads, and bleed afresh; Their wounds gape wide in their new murder'd flesh; And these most frightful Visions come, 'cause I Th' bloody villanous Murderer stand by. 'Tis true that I the cruel Murderer am, And thousands more by Perjury to trepan. I solemnly did vow, and often swear, And none t' escape, from the Peasant to the Peer; Nay Sacred Prelates, Princes, Queens, and Kings, Should have made up my Bloody Offerings. Ten thousand more of Innocents had dy'd, 'Cause I King, Queen, and Duke had Sacrificed: Cities and Towns I'd Fir'd, if not withstood, And quench'd the flames with Innocent Blood. Let me but live in this world three years more, This Island then shall swim in Christian gore; I'le subvert Governments, and murder Kings, Sow discord among friends: I'll do such things Shall make the World believe there is not that Villanous thing I have not power to act; I'le make the World believe (let me but stay) That Light is Darkness, and that Night is Day; That I the Saviour of the Nation am, And that CHRIST was of no avail to man; Then I the Sacred Gospels will destroy, Swear they'r but fictious Stories, and a Lye, Perswade them that the Bible's but a Farce, No more to be esteemed than is my A—— So I'le improve the Art of Perjury, That none who are not skill'd in Villany Shall live; thus will I fit this Isle for Hell, And then adieu the World, and Heaven farewel. Thus I a Learned Doctor will commence, And by the People be ador'd for Nonsence, And with Sedition I their Souls will influence. Devil. Peace thou prophane wretch, hold, villain, hold, For now with Heaven and Earth thou art too bold, And I must tell thee, another Winter old Thou shall not be, thy life and soul are sold: When flat on th' Altar Thou thyself didst lay, Remember that thou gav'st thy Soul away To me; and swor'st for ever thou'dst be mine, Might'st thou but compass thy Hellish Design, To imbrue thy Hands in Innocent Blood, And murder all who had the face of good: Devils and Hell thou hast in this outdone, By thy damn'd Perjury ith' face oth' Sun. Hence then begone to Hell, away, away, For in this place thou shalt no longer stay. [Spoken by an old Acquaintance.] Why how now Doctor, vanish'd fled and gone, What none but Monsieur Devil and You alone? Are all you Papists come to this damn'd end, Thus to be hamper'd and ridden by a Fiend? Unpitied ly; blaspheme and groan thy last, Belch forth thy unhallow'd Soul, and blast Hell itself, with thy unsanctified Breath, And groveling ith' shades of Eternal Death, I leave thee. Ha, ha, ha, ha, poor Doctor, Good Night little good Mr. Devil's Doctor. In contemptum dicti domini regis nunc, legumque suarum, ad magnum opprobium scandalum defamationem et infamiam prÆfati Titi Oates, in magnam perturbationem pacis dicti domini The result of the prosecution does not appear. I have not been able to meet with a copy of the original verses, which, no doubt, would be printed in the form of a broadside; but they are reprinted in a little book entitled "A Collection of 86 Loyal Poems, all of them written upon the two late plots, viz., The Horrid Salamanca Plot in 1678, and the present fanatical conspiracy in 1683." Collected by N[athaniel] T[hompson.] 1685. 256. The true Domestic Intelligence, or News both from City and Country. No. 83, From Friday, April 16, to Tuesday, April 20, 1680. Ditto——No. 84, From Tuesday, April 20, to Friday, April 23, 1680. These periodicals, copies of which are preserved in the British Museum Library, were printed and published by Nathaniel Thompson and William Badcock, and a prosecution was thereupon instituted against them. They were tried and found guilty, and a fine of £3 6s. 8d. set on each of them. The following is a copy of the information:— Memorandum quod Creswell Levinz miles attornatus domini regis nunc generalis qui pro eodem domino rege in hac parte sequitur in propria persona sua venit hic in curiam dicti domini regis coram ipso rege apud Westmonasterium, die Mercurii proximo post quindenam PaschÆ isto eodem termino, et pro eodem domino rege dat curiam hic intelligi et informari, quod Nathaniel Thompson de parochia Sancti Dunstani in occidente LondoniÆ Printer, et Willielmus Badcocke de parochia SanctÆ BridgettÆ alias Brides LondoniÆ Wiredrawer, machinantes et malitiose intendentes agitare et procurare seditionem, litem, et discordiam inter diversos fideles subditos dicti domini regis nunc infra hoc regnum AngliÆ, et prÆcipue inter gubernatores, inhabitantes, et parochianos parochiÆ SanctÆ BridgettÆ alias Brides LondoniÆ, et gubernationem, necnon gubernatores 257. Directions to a Painter. 1680. On February 20th, 1680, a Warrant was issued by His Majesty in Council, to the Stationers' Company, for the seizing 258. The Observator in Question and Answer, No. 27, Saturday, June 25, 1681. This Periodical, a copy of which is preserved in the British Museum Library, was printed and published by Joan Broome, and a prosecution was therefore instituted against her. The indictment is as follows:— Londonia, Juratores pro domino rege super sacramentum suum prÆsentant quod Johanna Broome, nuper de parochia Sancti Gregorii in warda de Castlebaynard LondoniÆ prÆdicta vidua, Deum prÆ oculis suis non habens, sed instigatione diabolica mota et seducta, et falso, et malitiose machinans et intendens pacem et communem tranquillitatem hujus regni AngliÆ perturbare, ac diversas dissensiones et differentias inter diversos ligeos et subditos dicti domini regis Religionis Protestantis suscitare et movere et proditorie conspirationes Papistarum contra dictum dominum regem nunc supprimere, necnon machinans et contrivans discordiam inter dictum dominum regem et ligeos et subditos suos infra hoc regnum AngliÆ suscitare et movere, et dictum dominum regem in displicentiam et suspicionem erga Communes hujus regni AngliÆ nuper in Parliamento assemblatos excitare, vicesimo quinto die Junii anno regni domini nostri Caroli Secundi Dei gratia AngliÆ, ScotiÆ, FranciÆ, et HiberniÆ regis, Fidei Defensoris &c. In tricesimo tertio et diversis aliis diebus et vicibus tunc antea vi et armis, &c., apud Londoniam videlicet in parochia et warda prÆdictis falso, nequiter, libellose, et malitiose impressit et publicavit, et imprimi et publicari causavit quendam fictum falsum et scandalosum libellum de et concernentem prÆfatos ligeos et subditos, necnon Communes hujus regni AngliÆ nuper in Parliamento assemblatos, intitulatum The Observator in Question and Answer devisatum scriptum et compositum per quosdam homines juratoribus prÆdictis adhuc ignotos, in quoquidem libello continentur hÆc ficta, falsa, libellosa, et scandalosa verba sequentia: Q. Why should not we Encounter those addresses The result of the prosecution does not appear. 259. The Impartial Protestant Mercury, April 28, 1681. For publishing this periodical a prosecution was instituted against Henry Carr. The information is as follows:— Memorandum quod Samuel Astry armiger coronator et attornatus domini regis in curia ipsius regis coram ipso rege qui pro eodem domino rege in hac parte sequitur in propria persona sua venit hic in curia dicti domini regis coram ipso rege The result of this prosecution does not appear. 260. English Liberties, or the Freeborn Subject's inheritance. 1682. This was published by Henry Carr, for which a prosecution was instituted against him. The following is a copy of the information:— Memorandum quod Samuel Astry Armiger, coronator et attornatus domini regis, in curia ipsius regis coram ipso Rege, qui pro eodem domino rege in hac parte sequitur in propria persona sua venit hic in Curia dicti domini regis coram ipso rege apud Westmonasterium, die Martis proximo post crastinum Sancti Martini isto eodem termino et pro eodem domino rege dat CuriÆ hic intelligi et informari quod Henricus Care nuper de parochia Sancti Sepulchri London generosus, machinans et malitiose intendens agitare et procurare discordiam et scandalum inter dominum regem et populum suum, et magnates hujus regni AngliÆ incitare, et movere, et gubernationem ejusdem domini regis, et administrationem justitiÆ in eodem regno stabilitÆ scandalizare, et in odium et contemptum ducere, decimo septimo die Octobris anno regni domini nostri Caroli Secundi, Dei gratia AngliÆ, ScotiÆ, FranciÆ, et HiberniÆ, regis Fidei Defensoris, &c. tricesimo quarto, vi et armis, &c., apud parochiam prÆdictam infra Civitatem LondoniÆ prÆdictam quoddam falsum, scandalosum, odiosum, et malitiosum libellum, intitulatem English liberties or the Freeborne Subjectes Inheritance. In quoquidam libello inter alia continetur prout sequitur. Some directions concerning the choice of members to serve in Parliament, And the Quallifications that render a Gentleman fit or unfitt, worthy or undeserving of your voices for so great a trust. 1. Avoid all such as hold any office of considerable value during pleasure they beeing subject to be overawed. Et in alio loco ejusdem falsi et scandalosi libelli continetur prout sequitur. 2. Suspect all those (especially if they are men of ill repute) who in their profession are near relations have dependency upon the Court. Et in alio loco ejusdem falsi et scandalosi libelli continetur prout sequitur in hÆc verba. 3. Meddle not with such as have been or are like to prove pensioners or receive salaries for secret services publicavit, et publicari causavit, prout per prÆdictum falsum scandalosum et malitiosum libellum inter alia plenius liquet et apparet. In magnum scandalum et contemptum dicti domini regis, et authoritatis suÆ deprivationem, necnon in contemptum legum et gubernationem hujus regni AngliÆ, et administrationis justitiÆ in eodem regno stabilitÆ, in malum et pernitiosum exemplum omnium aliorum in tali casu delinquentium, ac contra pacem dicti domini regis nunc coronam et dignitatem suas &c. The result of the prosecution does not appear. |
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