Articles of impeachment of high treason, and other high crimes and offences, against William Earl of Powis, William Visount Stafford, Henry Lord Arundel of Wardour, William Lord Petre, and John Lord Bellasis, now prisoners in the Tower

An Account of the tryal of Charles Bateman, chirurgeon, for high treason in conspiring the death of the late King and the subversion of government, &c., who was tryed and found guilty, at Justice-Hall in the Old Bayly, on the 9th of December, 1685 : the tryals of John Holland and William Davis, for conspiring against, violently assaulting, and without any warrantable cause, imprisoning William Chancey ... who were tryed and found guilty at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bayly, on the 10th of December, 1685 : as also the tryals of John Holland, William Davis, and Agnes Wearing, for a notorious burglary and felony ... who were tryed and found guilty, at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bayly, on the 11th of December, 1685.

Bateman, Charles, d. 1685.
England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London)

[2], 18 p.This item is identified in the reel guide as Wing A415; it is actually Wing (2nd ed.) A415...

The Execution of Ed. Fitz-Harris and Oliver Plunket who was conveyed, one from the Tower and the other from Newgate, on the 1st of July to Tyburn upon a sledg, and there hang'd and quartered for high-treason in conspiring the death of His Most Sacred Majesty, to subvert the government by endeavouring to raise rebellion, and to introduce an army to establish popery and arbitrary power and destroy the Protestants : with the manner of his behaviour in the Tower and at the place of execution.

4 p.Caption title.Date of publication from Wing.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library

The true case of the state of Sir John Gell,: prisoner in the Tower: accused of high treason, and misprision of treason. With a short argument thereupon.

Gell, John, Sir, 1593-1671.

11, [1] p.Caption title.Imprint from Wing.Attributed to Sir John Gell.Annotation on Thomason copy: "...

The tryal of William Viscount Stafford for high treason in conspiring the death of the King, the extirpation of the Protestant religion, the subversion of the government, and introduction of popery into this realm : upon an impeachment by the knights, citizens, and burgesses in Parliament assembled, in the name of themselves and of all the commons of England : begun in Westminster-Hall the 30. day of November 1680, and continued until the 7. of December following, on which day judgment of high treason was given upon him : with the manner of his execution the 29. of the same month.

Stafford, William Howard, Viscount, 1614-1680.

January 1681

[2], 282 p.Errata: p. 218.Reproduction of original in the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign C...

A Further account of the proceedings against the rebels in the west of England, who on the 10th of September, 1685, to the number of two-hundred fifty one, received sentence of death at Dorchester for high-treason ...

January 1685

4 p.Caption title.Imprint from colophon."This may be printed; R.L.S., September the 17th, 1685."Cont...

The tryal of Edward Fitz-Harris, who was convicted at the Kings bench-bar in Westminster-Hall: On the ninth of this instant June, 1681. For high treason, in conspiring the death of the King. And by several treasonable practices to subvert the government, with the several sercumstances that attended his tryal. As also the tryal of Oliver Plunket titular Arch Bishop of Dubling, who was tryed at the Kings bench-bar, and there found guilty of high treason the eighth instant.

4 p.Caption title.Place and date of publication from Wing CD-ROM, 1996.Reproduction of original in t...

Articles of impeachment of high-treason,: exhibited by the Commons of England, in a free Parliament, against Lieutenant-General Oliver Crumwel Esquire, Commissary-General Henry Ireton Esquire, Sir Hardresse Waller Knight and colonel, Colonel Pride, Colonel Hewson, Colonel Ewers, Cornet Joyce, Hugh Peters clerk, William Lenthal Esquire, Speaker, Sir Henry Mildmay Knight, Sir Peter Wentworth Knight of the Bath, Henry Martin, Cornelius Holland, and Thomas Scot, Esquires, Members of the House of Commons.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1648

8 p.Attributed to William Prynne.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb. 19th".Reproduction of the ori...

The execution of the Popish lord: or, The traytor's downfall Being an account of the beheading of VVilliam Viscount Stafford for high treason: on the 29th. of this instant December, 1680. On a scaffold erected for that purpose, on Tower-hill: with many particulars most remarkable, that happened therein. And of the disposal of his body after execution. Which may be a large warning to all the yet remaining Popish conspirators; how they seek to take away the life of the King, and by seeking to destroy the Protestant religion, have hopes to plant Popery once more in England.

[2], 6 p.Title page woodcut.Place and date of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in ...

The impeachment and articles of complaint against Father Philips the Queenes confessor.: Lately committed to the tower, by the honourable and high court of Parliament Nov. 2. 1641. As also, the committing of three of the Queenes servants, that came to visit him; who deny to take the oath of supremacie, and the protestation. With the plot about the tower, supposed to rescue him out, or some such evill designe. With the Popes breve sent to Father Philips, with presents brought to the Queens court, with the Popes picture in gold. As also his sending away of above 10000. pounds, which was partly gathered with a pretence to assist the King against the Scots.

England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1641

[8] p.Wing subsumes two editions under I92; this edition includes "the Popes breve sent to Father Ph...

The arraignment, tryal, and condemnation of Ambrose Rookwood, for the horrid and execrable conspiracy to assassinate His Sacred Majesty King William, in order to a French invasion of this kingdom who upon full evidence was found guilty of high treason before His Majesty's justices of Oyer and Terminer, at Westminster on Tuesday the 21st of April 1696, and received sentence the day following, and was executed at Tyburn on the 29th day of the said month : in which tryal is contained all the learned arguments of the King's council and likewise the council for the prisoner, upon the new act of Parliament for regulating tryals in cases of treason.

Rookwood, Ambrose, 1664-1696, defendant.

January 1696

[3], 75, [1] p.Advertisement: p. [1] at end.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library

Articles of high treason, and other high misdemeanors, against the Lord Kymbolton. Mr Denzill Hollis. Sir Arthur Haslerig. Mr John Pym. Mr Iohn Hampden. Mr William Strode.

[2], 4 p.The words "The Lord .. Strode." are bracketed together on title page.Reproduction of the or...

An impeachment of high treason against Oliver Cromwel, and his son in law Henry Ireton Esquires, late Members of the late forcibly dissolved House of Commons,: presented to publique view; by Lieutenant Colonel Iohn Lilburn close prisoner in the Tower of London, for his real, true and zealous affections to the liberties of his native country. In which following discourse or impeachment, he engageth upon his life, either upon the principles of law ... or upon the principles of Parliaments ancient proceedings, or upon the principles of reason ... before a legal magistracy, when there shal be one again in England ... to prove the said Oliver Cromwel guilty of the highest treason that ever was acted in England, and more deserving punishment and death then the 44 judges hanged for injustice by King Alfred before the Conquest; ... In which are also some hints of cautions to the Lord Fairfax, for absolutely breaking his solemn engagement with his souldiers, &c. to take head and to regain his lost credit in acting honestly in time to come; ... In which is also the authors late proposition sent to Mr Holland, June 26. 1649. to justifie and make good at his utmost hazard ... his late actions or writings in any or all his books.

Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.

January 1649

[2], 8, 16, 15-56 [i.e. 64], [2] p.P. 64 misnumbered 56.The last leaf bears "The charge of the Commo...

Articles of high-treason against Major General Harrison, Sir Arthur Hasilrig, Sir Henry Vane, and Mr. Thomas Scot. With the charge and impeachment upon an arrest of high-treason, in order to their speedy tryal in Westminster Hall: and a declaration touching their several treasons, tyrannies, theft and murders; for which they are to be arraigned, tryed, and convicted, according to the known lawes of the land.

January 1660

7, [1] p.Annotations on Thomason copy: "Aug 4"; "Aug. 6".Reproduction of the original in the British...

Articles of the Commons assembled in Parliament, in maintenance of their accusation, against William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury, whereby he stands charged with high treason.: Also, further articles of impeachment by the Commons in Parliament, against the said Archbishop of Canterbury, of high treason, and divers high crimes and misdemeanors. Die Mercurii, 17 Jan. 1643. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, that these articles and impeachment, be forthwith printed and published. John Brown Cler. Parliamentor.

England and Wales. Parliament.

[2], 14 p.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

England's appeal, to her high court of Parliament; against Irish and Scottish evidence

19, [1] p.Caption title.Place of publication from Wing; date in Wing = [1695].An appeal to Parliamen...

An Account of the tryal of Charles Bateman, chirurgeon, for high treason in conspiring the death of the late King and the subversion of government, &c., who was tryed and found guilty, at Justice-Hall in the Old Bayly, on the 9th of December, 1685 : the tryals of John Holland and William Davis, for conspiring against, violently assaulting, and without any warrantable cause, imprisoning William Chancey ... who were tryed and found guilty at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bayly, on the 10th of December, 1685 : as also the tryals of John Holland, William Davis, and Agnes Wearing, for a notorious burglary and felony ... who were tryed and found guilty, at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bayly, on the 11th of December, 1685.

Bateman, Charles, d. 1685.
England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London)

[2], 18 p.This item is identified in the reel guide as Wing A415; it is actually Wing (2nd ed.) A415...

The Execution of Ed. Fitz-Harris and Oliver Plunket who was conveyed, one from the Tower and the other from Newgate, on the 1st of July to Tyburn upon a sledg, and there hang'd and quartered for high-treason in conspiring the death of His Most Sacred Majesty, to subvert the government by endeavouring to raise rebellion, and to introduce an army to establish popery and arbitrary power and destroy the Protestants : with the manner of his behaviour in the Tower and at the place of execution.

4 p.Caption title.Date of publication from Wing.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library

The true case of the state of Sir John Gell,: prisoner in the Tower: accused of high treason, and misprision of treason. With a short argument thereupon.

Gell, John, Sir, 1593-1671.

11, [1] p.Caption title.Imprint from Wing.Attributed to Sir John Gell.Annotation on Thomason copy: "...

The tryal of William Viscount Stafford for high treason in conspiring the death of the King, the extirpation of the Protestant religion, the subversion of the government, and introduction of popery into this realm : upon an impeachment by the knights, citizens, and burgesses in Parliament assembled, in the name of themselves and of all the commons of England : begun in Westminster-Hall the 30. day of November 1680, and continued until the 7. of December following, on which day judgment of high treason was given upon him : with the manner of his execution the 29. of the same month.

Stafford, William Howard, Viscount, 1614-1680.

January 1681

[2], 282 p.Errata: p. 218.Reproduction of original in the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign C...

A Further account of the proceedings against the rebels in the west of England, who on the 10th of September, 1685, to the number of two-hundred fifty one, received sentence of death at Dorchester for high-treason ...

January 1685

4 p.Caption title.Imprint from colophon."This may be printed; R.L.S., September the 17th, 1685."Cont...

The tryal of Edward Fitz-Harris, who was convicted at the Kings bench-bar in Westminster-Hall: On the ninth of this instant June, 1681. For high treason, in conspiring the death of the King. And by several treasonable practices to subvert the government, with the several sercumstances that attended his tryal. As also the tryal of Oliver Plunket titular Arch Bishop of Dubling, who was tryed at the Kings bench-bar, and there found guilty of high treason the eighth instant.

4 p.Caption title.Place and date of publication from Wing CD-ROM, 1996.Reproduction of original in t...

Articles of impeachment of high-treason,: exhibited by the Commons of England, in a free Parliament, against Lieutenant-General Oliver Crumwel Esquire, Commissary-General Henry Ireton Esquire, Sir Hardresse Waller Knight and colonel, Colonel Pride, Colonel Hewson, Colonel Ewers, Cornet Joyce, Hugh Peters clerk, William Lenthal Esquire, Speaker, Sir Henry Mildmay Knight, Sir Peter Wentworth Knight of the Bath, Henry Martin, Cornelius Holland, and Thomas Scot, Esquires, Members of the House of Commons.

Prynne, William, 1600-1669.
England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1648

8 p.Attributed to William Prynne.Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb. 19th".Reproduction of the ori...

The execution of the Popish lord: or, The traytor's downfall Being an account of the beheading of VVilliam Viscount Stafford for high treason: on the 29th. of this instant December, 1680. On a scaffold erected for that purpose, on Tower-hill: with many particulars most remarkable, that happened therein. And of the disposal of his body after execution. Which may be a large warning to all the yet remaining Popish conspirators; how they seek to take away the life of the King, and by seeking to destroy the Protestant religion, have hopes to plant Popery once more in England.

[2], 6 p.Title page woodcut.Place and date of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in ...

The impeachment and articles of complaint against Father Philips the Queenes confessor.: Lately committed to the tower, by the honourable and high court of Parliament Nov. 2. 1641. As also, the committing of three of the Queenes servants, that came to visit him; who deny to take the oath of supremacie, and the protestation. With the plot about the tower, supposed to rescue him out, or some such evill designe. With the Popes breve sent to Father Philips, with presents brought to the Queens court, with the Popes picture in gold. As also his sending away of above 10000. pounds, which was partly gathered with a pretence to assist the King against the Scots.

England and Wales. Parliament.

January 1641

[8] p.Wing subsumes two editions under I92; this edition includes "the Popes breve sent to Father Ph...

The arraignment, tryal, and condemnation of Ambrose Rookwood, for the horrid and execrable conspiracy to assassinate His Sacred Majesty King William, in order to a French invasion of this kingdom who upon full evidence was found guilty of high treason before His Majesty's justices of Oyer and Terminer, at Westminster on Tuesday the 21st of April 1696, and received sentence the day following, and was executed at Tyburn on the 29th day of the said month : in which tryal is contained all the learned arguments of the King's council and likewise the council for the prisoner, upon the new act of Parliament for regulating tryals in cases of treason.

Rookwood, Ambrose, 1664-1696, defendant.

January 1696

[3], 75, [1] p.Advertisement: p. [1] at end.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library

Articles of high treason, and other high misdemeanors, against the Lord Kymbolton. Mr Denzill Hollis. Sir Arthur Haslerig. Mr John Pym. Mr Iohn Hampden. Mr William Strode.

[2], 4 p.The words "The Lord .. Strode." are bracketed together on title page.Reproduction of the or...

An impeachment of high treason against Oliver Cromwel, and his son in law Henry Ireton Esquires, late Members of the late forcibly dissolved House of Commons,: presented to publique view; by Lieutenant Colonel Iohn Lilburn close prisoner in the Tower of London, for his real, true and zealous affections to the liberties of his native country. In which following discourse or impeachment, he engageth upon his life, either upon the principles of law ... or upon the principles of Parliaments ancient proceedings, or upon the principles of reason ... before a legal magistracy, when there shal be one again in England ... to prove the said Oliver Cromwel guilty of the highest treason that ever was acted in England, and more deserving punishment and death then the 44 judges hanged for injustice by King Alfred before the Conquest; ... In which are also some hints of cautions to the Lord Fairfax, for absolutely breaking his solemn engagement with his souldiers, &c. to take head and to regain his lost credit in acting honestly in time to come; ... In which is also the authors late proposition sent to Mr Holland, June 26. 1649. to justifie and make good at his utmost hazard ... his late actions or writings in any or all his books.

Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.

January 1649

[2], 8, 16, 15-56 [i.e. 64], [2] p.P. 64 misnumbered 56.The last leaf bears "The charge of the Commo...

Articles of high-treason against Major General Harrison, Sir Arthur Hasilrig, Sir Henry Vane, and Mr. Thomas Scot. With the charge and impeachment upon an arrest of high-treason, in order to their speedy tryal in Westminster Hall: and a declaration touching their several treasons, tyrannies, theft and murders; for which they are to be arraigned, tryed, and convicted, according to the known lawes of the land.

January 1660

7, [1] p.Annotations on Thomason copy: "Aug 4"; "Aug. 6".Reproduction of the original in the British...

Articles of the Commons assembled in Parliament, in maintenance of their accusation, against William Laud Archbishop of Canterbury, whereby he stands charged with high treason.: Also, further articles of impeachment by the Commons in Parliament, against the said Archbishop of Canterbury, of high treason, and divers high crimes and misdemeanors. Die Mercurii, 17 Jan. 1643. Ordered by the Lords assembled in Parliament, that these articles and impeachment, be forthwith printed and published. John Brown Cler. Parliamentor.

England and Wales. Parliament.

[2], 14 p.Place of publication from Wing.Reproduction of the original in the British Library

England's appeal, to her high court of Parliament; against Irish and Scottish evidence

19, [1] p.Caption title.Place of publication from Wing; date in Wing = [1695].An appeal to Parliamen...

An Account of the tryal of Charles Bateman, chirurgeon, for high treason in conspiring the death of the late King and the subversion of government, &c., who was tryed and found guilty, at Justice-Hall in the Old Bayly, on the 9th of December, 1685 : the tryals of John Holland and William Davis, for conspiring against, violently assaulting, and without any warrantable cause, imprisoning William Chancey ... who were tryed and found guilty at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bayly, on the 10th of December, 1685 : as also the tryals of John Holland, William Davis, and Agnes Wearing, for a notorious burglary and felony ... who were tryed and found guilty, at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bayly, on the 11th of December, 1685.

Bateman, Charles, d. 1685.
England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London)

[2], 18 p.This item is identified in the reel guide as Wing A415; it is actually Wing (2nd ed.) A415...

The Execution of Ed. Fitz-Harris and Oliver Plunket who was conveyed, one from the Tower and the other from Newgate, on the 1st of July to Tyburn upon a sledg, and there hang'd and quartered for high-treason in conspiring the death of His Most Sacred Majesty, to subvert the government by endeavouring to raise rebellion, and to introduce an army to establish popery and arbitrary power and destroy the Protestants : with the manner of his behaviour in the Tower and at the place of execution.

4 p.Caption title.Date of publication from Wing.Reproduction of original in Huntington Library

The true case of the state of Sir John Gell,: prisoner in the Tower: accused of high treason, and misprision of treason. With a short argument thereupon.

Gell, John, Sir, 1593-1671.

11, [1] p.Caption title.Imprint from Wing.Attributed to Sir John Gell.Annotation on Thomason copy: "...

Articles of impeachment of high treason, and other high crimes and offences, against William Earl of Powis, William Visount Stafford, Henry Lord Arundel of Wardour, William Lord Petre, and John Lord Bellasis, now prisoners in the Tower

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