A perfect narrative of the late proceedings of the Parliament of Scotland, in relation to the affaires of England. Also the manner of the funerall of the Right Honourable, Ferdinando Lord Fairfax : with the chief heads of his Lordships funerall-sermon, preached by Mr. Bowles. 15. March instant. And sundry other particulars concerning the L. Widdringdon, Sir Thomas Glemham, Sir Charles Lucas, and others late going into Scotland.

Bowles, Edward, 1613-1662
Publisher: Printed by Robert Austin
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1648
Approximate Era: CivilWar
TCP ID: A90476 ESTC ID: R203151 STC ID: P1502
Subject Headings: Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, -- Baron, 1584-1648 -- Death and burial; Scotland -- Politics and government -- 1625-1649;
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0 PAGE2 The manner of the Funerall of the Right Honourable, Ferdinando L. Fairfax. SIR, PAGE2 The manner of the Funeral of the Right Honourable, Ferdinand L. Fairfax. SIR, np1 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn j, np1 np1 np1. n1, (4) letter (DIV2) 0 Page 2
1 ON Munday the 13. of March about noone the Lord Fairfax died at his house at Denton, ON Munday the 13. of March about noon the Lord Fairfax died At his house At Denton, p-acp np1 dt crd pp-f n1 p-acp n1 dt n1 np1 vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, (4) letter (DIV2) 1 Page 2
2 and being appointed to be buried on Wednesday, his Corps was brought on Wednesday morning from thence in a Chariot with six Horses attended by about 200, some Justices of the Peace, and being appointed to be buried on Wednesday, his Corpse was brought on Wednesday morning from thence in a Chariot with six Horses attended by about 200, Some Justices of the Peace, cc vbg vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp np1 n1 p-acp av p-acp dt n1 p-acp crd n2 vvn p-acp p-acp crd, d n2 pp-f dt n1, (4) letter (DIV2) 1 Page 2
3 and other Gentlemen of the Countrey, and were met at Tadcaster about foure a clock afternoone by the Lord Fairfax of Gilling, the Lady Fairfax of Steeton, the Commander in chief and his Lady, and about 50 of the chiefe Officers of these Forces, who with the rest attended him from thence to Bolton Piercy about 6. miles from Yorke, where his Body was first carried into his Brother M. Fairfax his house, and other Gentlemen of the Country, and were met At Tadcaster about foure a clock afternoon by the Lord Fairfax of Gilling, the Lady Fairfax of Steeton, the Commander in chief and his Lady, and about 50 of the chief Officers of these Forces, who with the rest attended him from thence to Bolton Percy about 6. miles from York, where his Body was First carried into his Brother M. Fairfax his house, cc j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1, cc vbdr vvn p-acp np1 p-acp crd dt n1 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 pp-f np1, dt n1 np1 pp-f np1, dt n1 p-acp j-jn cc po31 n1, cc p-acp crd pp-f dt j-jn n2 pp-f d n2, r-crq p-acp dt n1 vvd pno31 p-acp av p-acp np1 np1 p-acp crd n2 p-acp np1, c-crq po31 n1 vbds ord vvn p-acp po31 n1 n1 np1 po31 n1, (4) letter (DIV2) 1 Page 2
4 and there the company, being in all about 300 or more, were entertained with Wine and cakes, and there the company, being in all about 300 or more, were entertained with Wine and cakes, cc a-acp dt n1, vbg p-acp d p-acp crd cc n1, vbdr vvn p-acp n1 cc n2, (4) letter (DIV2) 1 Page 2
5 and each a black Riband given: and each a black Ribbon given: cc d dt j-jn n1 vvn: (4) letter (DIV2) 1 Page 2
6 Afterwards he was carried into the Church by the noblest Bearers present, viz. the Lord Fairfax of Gilling, the Commander in chief, Colonell Maleverer, Sir Robert Barwick, M. Charles Fairfax, M. Fairfax his Lordships Brother, Colonell Fairfax, &c. being assisted with divers Torch-lights, Afterwards he was carried into the Church by the Noblest Bearer present, viz. the Lord Fairfax of Gilling, the Commander in chief, Colonel Maleverer, Sir Robert Barwick, M. Charles Fairfax, M. Fairfax his Lordship's Brother, Colonel Fairfax, etc. being assisted with diverse Torch-lights, av pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt js n2 j, n1 dt n1 np1 pp-f np1, dt n1 p-acp j-jn, n1 jc, n1 np1 np1, n1 np1 np1, n1 np1 po31 ng1 n1, n1 np1, av vbg vvn p-acp j n2, (4) letter (DIV2) 1 Page 3
7 and interre in his Fathers Sepulchre, being about nine a clock at night, after which M. Boules ascending the Pulpit, and inter in his Father's Sepulchre, being about nine a clock At night, After which M. Bouls ascending the Pulpit, cc vvi p-acp po31 ng1 n1, vbg p-acp crd dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq n1 n2 vvg dt n1, (4) letter (DIV2) 1 Page 3
8 first sung a Psalme, then prayed and made a Sermon according to the usuall manner, in the first place prefacing according to the occasion, First sung a Psalm, then prayed and made a Sermon according to the usual manner, in the First place prefacing according to the occasion, ord vvd dt n1, av vvd cc vvd dt n1 vvg p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt ord n1 vvg p-acp p-acp dt n1, (4) letter (DIV2) 1 Page 3
9 and afterwards taking his Text 2. Chron. 22.33. concerning the death and buriall of King Hezekiah the great Reformer and restorer of the Church and State of Judah, one passage was much taken notice of for speaking by way of parallel between that good King and the noble Lord deceased, he expressed to this purpose, that he whose funerall we solemnize had the advantage of that great Reformer; and afterwards taking his Text 2. Chronicles 22.33. Concerning the death and burial of King Hezekiah the great Reformer and restorer of the Church and State of Judah, one passage was much taken notice of for speaking by Way of parallel between that good King and the noble Lord deceased, he expressed to this purpose, that he whose funeral we solemnize had the advantage of that great Reformer; cc av vvg po31 n1 crd np1 crd. vvg dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 np1 dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, crd n1 vbds av-d vvn n1 pp-f p-acp vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n1 cc dt j n1 vvn, pns31 vvd p-acp d n1, cst pns31 rg-crq n1 pns12 vvi vhd dt n1 pp-f cst j n1; (4) letter (DIV2) 1 Page 3
10 for though he went farre in the worke, yet hee left a Manasseth behind him that undid all that he had done before him; for though he went Far in the work, yet he left a Manasseh behind him that undid all that he had done before him; c-acp cs pns31 vvd av-j p-acp dt n1, av pns31 vvd dt vvz p-acp pno31 cst vvd d cst pns31 vhd vdn p-acp pno31; (4) letter (DIV2) 1 Page 3
11 but this Reformer hath left one behind him that treads in his Fathers steps, and I may say, one by whose faithfulnesse and industry under God, we enjoy our present peace and security; but this Reformer hath left one behind him that treads in his Father's steps, and I may say, one by whose faithfulness and industry under God, we enjoy our present peace and security; cc-acp d n1 vhz vvn pi p-acp pno31 cst vvz p-acp po31 ng1 n2, cc pns11 vmb vvi, pi p-acp rg-crq n1 cc n1 p-acp np1, pns12 vvb po12 j n1 cc n1; (4) letter (DIV2) 1 Page 3
12 at last he exhorted the Auditors to imitate that noble Lord. At last he exhorted the Auditors to imitate that noble Lord. p-acp ord pns31 vvd dt n2 pc-acp vvi d j n1. (4) letter (DIV2) 1 Page 3
13 First in his younger yeares he was given to the study of Arts and Sciences, that must make him usefull and serviceable to his Countrey, First in his younger Years he was given to the study of Arts and Sciences, that must make him useful and serviceable to his Country, ord p-acp po31 jc n2 pns31 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2, cst vmb vvi pno31 j cc j p-acp po31 n1, (4) letter (DIV2) 2 Page 4
14 and not to Dogs, Hawkes, &c. In the choice of his wife, one who was vertuous, wise, &c. and not to Dogs, Hawks, etc. In the choice of his wife, one who was virtuous, wise, etc. cc xx p-acp n2, n2, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pi r-crq vbds j, j, av (4) letter (DIV2) 2 Page 4
15 As a Justice of Peace, being very laborious in his place that way. As a justice of Peace, being very laborious in his place that Way. p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbg av j p-acp po31 n1 cst n1. (4) letter (DIV2) 4 Page 4
16 As a Gentleman of the Countrey, faithfull to his trust, willing and ready to reconcile differences between neighbour and neighbour, &c. As a Gentleman of the Country, faithful to his trust, willing and ready to reconcile differences between neighbour and neighbour, etc. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, j p-acp po31 n1, j cc j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, av (4) letter (DIV2) 5 Page 4
17 As a Souldier (you that are Souldiers) faithfull, couragious and resolute. York, March 18. 1647. As a Soldier (you that Are Soldiers) faithful, courageous and resolute. York, March 18. 1647. p-acp dt n1 (pn22 d vbr n2) j, j cc j. np1, vvb crd crd (4) letter (DIV2) 6 Page 4
18 SIR, SIR, n1, (5) letter (DIV2) 6 Page 4
19 FOr continuance of a just correspondency with you, Newes from Scotland is, that that perfidious Wogan with his Troop and some Foot are there entertained, some moneyes sent them, FOr Continuance of a just correspondency with you, News from Scotland is, that that perfidious Wogan with his Troop and Some Foot Are there entertained, Some moneys sent them, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pn22, n1 p-acp np1 vbz, cst d j np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc d n1 vbr a-acp vvn, d n2 vvd pno32, (5) letter (DIV2) 7 Page 4
20 but by what hand or authority is not yet certainely knowne, only 100. l. from Lievtenant-Generall Middleton, but by what hand or Authority is not yet Certainly known, only 100. l. from Lievtenant-Generall Middleton, cc-acp p-acp q-crq n1 cc n1 vbz xx av av-j vvn, av-j crd n1 p-acp n1 np1, (5) letter (DIV2) 7 Page 5
21 and some say 1000. l. was sent them besides, and and some say 200. Foot are marched into Scotland, and Some say 1000. l. was sent them beside, and and Some say 200. Foot Are marched into Scotland, cc d vvb crd n1 vbds vvn pno32 a-acp, cc cc d vvb crd n1 vbr vvn p-acp np1, (5) letter (DIV2) 7 Page 5
22 but we understand, care is taken for prevention of the like attempt by any others. but we understand, care is taken for prevention of the like attempt by any Others. cc-acp pns12 vvb, n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp d n2-jn. (5) letter (DIV2) 7 Page 5
23 Sir Thomas Glemham, Sir Charles Lucas, the Lord Widdrington also, (as they say) and other great Cavaliers are entertained here, some appeare publikely, Sir Thomas Glemham, Sir Charles Lucas, the Lord Widdrington also, (as they say) and other great Cavaliers Are entertained Here, Some appear publicly, n1 np1 np1, n1 np1 np1, dt n1 np1 av, (c-acp pns32 vvb) cc j-jn j n2 vbr vvn av, d vvb av-j, (5) letter (DIV2) 7 Page 5
24 but the rest confine themselves to their private chambers. but the rest confine themselves to their private chambers. cc-acp dt n1 vvb px32 p-acp po32 j n2. (5) letter (DIV2) 7 Page 5
25 Their Parliament we are informed, consists of three factions, one to raise an Army, to resettle the King, the second party not willing to betrust Malignants again with Arms, desire to have an Army to root all Sectaries out of England: Their Parliament we Are informed, consists of three factions, one to raise an Army, to resettle the King, the second party not willing to betrust Malignants again with Arms, desire to have an Army to root all Sectaries out of England: po32 n1 pns12 vbr vvn, vvz pp-f crd n2, pi pc-acp vvi dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1, dt ord n1 xx j pc-acp vvi n2 av p-acp n2, vvb pc-acp vhi dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 av pp-f np1: (5) letter (DIV2) 8 Page 5
26 the third party, being the honest party, oppose all designes for Warre; the third party, being the honest party, oppose all designs for War; dt ord n1, vbg dt j n1, vvb d n2 p-acp n1; (5) letter (DIV2) 8 Page 5
27 and Marquesse Hamilton having given some affront to the Ministers, they are extremely incensed and bitter against the Cavaliers, and Marquess Hamilton having given Some affront to the Ministers, they Are extremely incensed and bitter against the Cavaliers, cc np1 np1 vhg vvn d n1 p-acp dt n2, pns32 vbr av-jn vvn cc j p-acp dt n2, (5) letter (DIV2) 8 Page 5
28 and presse the people to stick fast to their first principles, and they are framing an Oath to be taken by their Countrey-men for taking away the Kings Negative Voice in Parliament, and press the people to stick fast to their First principles, and they Are framing an Oath to be taken by their Countrymen for taking away the Kings Negative Voice in Parliament, cc vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp po32 ord n2, cc pns32 vbr vvg dt n1 p-acp vbb vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp vvg av dt n2 j-jn n1 p-acp n1, (5) letter (DIV2) 8 Page 6
29 and to be partly contrary to any designe for His Majesty till he take the Covenant, with other particulars, &c. and to be partly contrary to any Design for His Majesty till he take the Covenant, with other particulars, etc. cc pc-acp vbi av j-jn p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vvb dt n1, p-acp j-jn n2-j, av (5) letter (DIV2) 8 Page 6
30 The Lord, Craford, Lindsey, Lord Treasurer there apprehending some occasion of distast in a Passage of M. Cants Sermon, The Lord, Crawford, Lindsey, Lord Treasurer there apprehending Some occasion of distaste in a Passage of M. Cants Sermon, dt n1, np1, np1, n1 n1 a-acp vvg d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz n1, (5) letter (DIV2) 9 Page 6
31 and suspecting it was occasioned by Argiles appointment, sent the Earle a challenge, and both with seconds met, and suspecting it was occasioned by Argiles appointment, sent the Earl a challenge, and both with seconds met, cc vvg pn31 vbds vvn p-acp j n1, vvd dt n1 dt n1, cc d p-acp ord vvd, (5) letter (DIV2) 9 Page 6
32 but some noble men having intelligence thereof, immediately hastned to them, and finding them out, prevented their sighting, but Some noble men having intelligence thereof, immediately hastened to them, and finding them out, prevented their sighting, cc-acp d j n2 vhg n1 av, av-j vvd p-acp pno32, cc vvg pno32 av, vvd po32 n1, (5) letter (DIV2) 9 Page 6
33 and so endeavour to take it up, but there is a suspition it will not have a period so. and so endeavour to take it up, but there is a suspicion it will not have a Period so. cc av vvb pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp, cc-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 pn31 vmb xx vhi dt n1 av. (5) letter (DIV2) 9 Page 6
34 There is farre more feare of confusion there amongst themselves, then any disturbance from them to us. Edenburgh, March 14. 1647. There is Far more Fear of confusion there among themselves, then any disturbance from them to us. Edinburgh, March 14. 1647. pc-acp vbz av-j av-dc n1 pp-f n1 a-acp p-acp px32, cs d n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp pno12. np1, vvb crd crd (5) letter (DIV2) 10 Page 6

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