Chapter 47

The Act Registrating his Majesties will given in by his Commissioner.

The Act bearing the Assemblies Protestation against the dissolution thereof.

Act anent the Presbitery of _Auchterardors_ present seat at _Aberuthven_ for a time.

Act anent the order of receiving the repentance of any penitent _Prelate_.

Act anent the admission of _Mr. Archibald Johnstoun_ to be Advocate and _Mr. Robert Dalgleish_ to be Agent for the Kirk.

Act anent the transporting of _Mr. Alexander Henderson_ from _Leuchars_ to _Edinburgh_.

Act containing a Commission to sit at _Edinburgh_ December, 26.

Another Commission to sit at _Jedburgh_ Ian, 22.

Another Commission to sit at _Irwin_ Ian, 15.

Another Commission to sit at _Dunde_ Feb, 5.

Another Commission to sit at _Chantrie_ and _Forres_, March, 19.

Another Commission to sit at _Kirkubright_, Feb. 6.

A Commission for visitation of the Colledge of _Aberdeen_.

A Commission for visitation of the Colledge of _Glasgow_.

Act appointing the Commissioners to attend the Parliament, and the Articles which they are to represent in name of the Kirk to the Estates.

Act ordaining the Presbyteries to intimate in their several Pulpites the Assemblies explanation of Confession of Faith.

The Act against _Episcopacy_. The Act against the _Five Articles_.

The act against the _Service Book_. The _Book of Cannons_.

The _Book of Ordination_. The _High Commission_.

Act of Excommunication and deposition against some _Prelates_, and of deposition only against some of them.

Act ordaining all Presbyteries to keep a solemn thanksgiving in all Parishes, for _Gods_ Blessing and good success to this Assembly, upon the first convenient Sabbath.

Act warranding the _Moderator_ and _Clerk_ to give out summonds upon relevant complaints, against parties to compear before the next Assembly.

Act that none be chosen as _Ruling Elders_ to sit in Presbyteries, Provincial, or General Assemblies, but those who subscribes the Covenant as it is now declared, and acknowledges the constitutions of this Assembly.

Act for representing to the Parliament the necessity of the standing of the _Procurators_ place for the Kirk.

_INDEX OF THE PRINCIPAL ACTS OF THE ASSEMBLY AT_ EDINBURGH, 1639, _NOT PRINTED._

The Kings Majesties Commission to _John_ Earle of _Traquair_.

Election of Master _David Dickson_ Moderator.

The Kings Majesties Commissioners, and the Assemblies Declarations anent the Assembly of _Glasgow_.

Renounciation of Master _Alexander Lindsay_ pretended Bishop of _Dunkeld_, of Episcopacy.

Commission for visitation of the University of _St. Andrews_.

Commission for visitation of the University of _Glasgow_.

Act reviving former Acts against going of Salt-pans on the Sabbath day.

Act for drawing up of a Catechisme.

Articles and overtures to be presented to the ensuing Parliament.

The report of the Committee appointed for examination of the Book called _The Kings Manifesto_, or _Declaration_.

The Covenant or Confession of Faith.

Act anent the adjoining of some Kirks in the Ile of _Boes_ to the Presbytery of _Denune_.

Act adjoyning some Kirks in the Iles of _Coill_ and _Tyrie_, to the Provincial of _Kilmoire_.

Commission for visitation of the Colledge of _Aberdeen_.

Commission to the Presbytery of _Edinburgh_.

_INDEX OF THE PRINCIPAL ACTS OF THE ASSEMBLY AT_ ABERDENE, 1640, _NOT PRINTED._

Election of Master _Andrew Ramsay_ Moderator.

Act against Prophaning of the Sabbath.

Act anent Charmers.

Act renewing of a former Act made against Priors and Abbots.

Commission for attending the Parliament.

Commission anent the Province of _Ross_.

Commission anent the Presbytery of _Kirkwall._

Act anent the Presbytery-seat of _Selkirk._

Report of the Visitors of the University of _Glasgow_, and a new Commission of Visitation of that University.

Act anent the carriage of Ministers.

Act anent the ordering of Family exercise.

Act for Ruling Elders keeping of Presbyteries.

Act anent Magistrates being Members of Kirk Session.

Approbation of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed to attend the preceeding Parliament.

Act anent abolishing of Idolatrous Monuments.

Act anent abolishing of idolatrous monuments in and about _Aberdene_.

The report of the Visitors of the University of _Aberdene_.

Commission for visiting the University of _Aberdene_.

_INDEX OF THE PRINCIPAL ACTS OF THE ASSEMBLY HOLDEN AT_ ST. ANDREWS, _AND_ EDINBURGH 1641. _NOT PRINTED._

His Majesties Commission to _John_ Earle of _Woems_.

A Letter from the Parliament to the General Assembly.

Act anent the continuation of Master _Andrew Ramsay_ Moderator.

His Majesties Letter to the Assembly.

Act anent the translation of the Assembly from _St. Andrews_ to _Edinburgh_.

Election of Master _Alexander Henderson_ Moderator.

Declaration of the Assembly anent the translation thereof to _Edinburgh_.

Act for drawing up one Catechisme one Confession of Faith directory of publick worship and form of Kirk-government.

Act anent Master _Andrew Ramsay’s_ delivery to the Clerk the Books, _Warnesius_ Book, and others which he received at _Aberdene_.

Overtures anent transportation of Ministers, and plantation of Schooles, recommended to be advised by Synods.

Reference to the Parliament anent the Kirks of _Dunkeld_.

Act anent Master _David Calderwood_.

Commission anent erecting of a Presbytery in _Biggar_.

Commission for visitation of _Orknay_ and _Zetland_.

Act anent bringing of the Synod books to the Assemblies.

Reference from the Parliament anent a Band and a Paper called a _Manifesto_.

Act anent the deleting of the Earle of _Traquairs_ Declaration out of the Books of secret Councel.

Report of Overtures made anent the Plantation of Kirks in the _High-lands_.

Commission for visitation of the University of _St. Andrews_.

Commission for visitation of the University of _Glasgow_.

Commission to attend the Parliament.

Reference to that Commission anent the Presbytery of _Sky_.

_INDEX OF THE PRINCIPAL ACTS OF THE ASSEMBLY HOLDEN AT_ ST. ANDREWS, 27. _JULY_, 1642. _NOT PRINTED._

His Majesties Commission granted to _Charles Earle_ of _Dumfermling_.

Election of Master _Robert Douglas_ Moderator.

Acceptation of the Commission from the _Scottish_ Kirk at _Camphire_, granted to Master _William Spong_.

Act renewing the Commissions for Visitation of the Universities of _St. Andrews,_ and _Glasgow_.

Act anent delivery of the _Irish_ contribution to the receivers appointed by the secret Council.

Act anent Idolatrous monuments in _Ruthwill_.

Act anent the Books of the Presbyteries in our Army that went to _England_.

Act anent the planting of the Kirk of _Kilwinning_.

Commission anent the erecting of a Presbytery in _Biggar_.

Act repealing the Act of the Synod of _Galloway_ concerning the tryal of Actual Ministers.

The Kings Declaration anent the gift of 500. Lib.

Act for sending of Expectants to _Ireland_, and for a Commission to be drawn up to some Ministers to go there.

Recommendation to the Marques of _Argyle_ anent _Patrick Egertie_ Priest, and all other Priests, or sayers of Masse in the North Iles, or within the bounds of his Justiciarie.

Act anent the reponing of Master _Gilbert Power_.

Act for putting the Overtures anent maintaining of Bursars in every Presbytery in practice.

Report of the Commission for revising of some Synod Books, and the Assemblies approbation.

Act forgiving transumpts of the Covenant and Band.

Act for sending of General Acts of Assemblies to Synods.

Act anent _James Murray_.

Report of the Committee of reports of the proceedings of the Commissioners of the last Assembly appointed to attend the Parliament, with certain overtures of the Assemblies approbation thereof, with the double of the Signator of 500 lib sent to his Majesty.

Commission for visitation or _Orknay_ and _Zetand._

Reference to the Commission of this Assembly, anent the choice of any Minister to go to _Ireland_, in place of any of the six appointed by this Assembly to that effect, in case they or any of them be impeded by sickness or death.

Recommendation of the _Iles, Anandail, Esadail, Liddedail,_ &c for want of Kirks and Schooles; of the Presbyteries of _Lochmaben_, and _Nowhie_, for want of a Civil Magistrate, to the Commission for Plantation of Kirks, and secret Councill, _Respectivè_.

Reference to the Commission of this Assembly for planting of the Kirks of _Edinburgh_.

Act anent Master _Colvils_ invitation to St. _Andrews_.

Commission anent the planting of the Landwart Kirks of _St. Andrews_.

References and Overtures, and the Assemblies answer thereto.

Reference to the Commission of this Assembly anent Master _James Fairlie_.

Reference to the commission of this Assembly anent the planting of the Kirk of Dundie.

Overtures anent the _Kirk of Camphire_.

Recommendation to the Magistrates of _Glasgow_ anent mundays market.

Act anent giving in to the Clerk the list of Expectants.

Act giving power and liberty to Sir. _Archibald Johnstoun_ Procurator for the Kirk, and Clerk to the General Assembly, to adjoyne any to himself, or to depute in these Offices whom he shall think fit.

_INDEX OF THE ACTS OF THE ASSEMBLY HOLDEN AT_ EDINBURGH, 1643, _NOT PRINTED._

The Kings Majesties Commission to Sir. _Thomas Hope_ of Craighall Knight, His Majesties Advocate.

Election of Master _Alexander Henderson_, Moderatour.

Appointment of Master _John Scot_, who was sent from the Presbyterie in the Scottish Army in _Ireland_, to be present in the Assembly every session.

Questions propounded by the moderatour, to some brethren in the North, anent some Papists there, and their answers thereunto.

Commission for visitation of the University of St. _Andrews_.

Letters from Master _William Spang_, Minister of the Scot’s Kirk at _Camphire_, with attestations of some Dutch Kirks, anent hanging of Pensils in Kirks, &c.

Act for Summar Excommunication of _Adam Abercrombie_.

Approbation of the deposition of Master _John Forbes_, With an ordinance for his Subscribing the Covenant.

Questions from the Presbytery of _Hadingtoun_, with the Assemblies resolution thereof, anent Sir _John Seatan_, and his Daughter.

Approbation of the advice of the Commissioners of the late Assembly at St. _Andrews_, for not Printing two Acts of the last Assembly held at _Aberdene_.

Approbation of the Lord _Maitland_ his Faithful discharging the Commission given to him by the late Assembly at St. _Andrews_ for repairing to the Kings Majesty and Parliament of England, &c.

Committee appointed to meet with the English Commissioners.

Power of Collectory to Master Robert _Dalgliesh_, of the annuity of 500. lib, Sterling granted by his Majesty to the Kirk.

Approbation of the Lord Marquesse of _Argyle_ his apprehending _Ronald Mackronald_ Priest.

Approbation of the Laird of _Birtenboge_, for apprehending _John Robeson_ Priest.

Renounciation of the unlawful Band, conforme to the ordinance of the Assembly at _Edinburgh_, 1641.

Recommendation anent the captives in Argiers.

Approbation of Master Alexander Henderson his Faithful and wise carriage in discharging of the Commissions given to him by the Commissioners of the late Assembly, forgoing to his Majestie, &c.

Report of the Committee appointed to meet with the English Commissioners.

Report of the Committee appointed for trying the Presbytery of _Auchterarder_, the Assemblies approbation, admonition and publick rebuke of the several brethren of that Presbytery _respectivè_ according to their behaviours. An Suspension of Master _John Graham_, With the ordinance for debarring the Ministers who are Commissioners of that Presbyterie from this Assembly.

Recommendation to the Synod of _Perth_ for reconciling the differences amongst the brethren of that Presbytery.

Publick rebuke of Master _Henry Futhie_.

Recommendation of the desire of _Sir John Crawford_ of _Kilburnie_ Knight, to the Presbytery of _Dumbartan_.

Anent Doctour _Howies_ papers.

Act anent the desire of the Letters sent from the Minister of the Scottish Kirk at _Camphire_.

Recommendation to him, to urge the subscribing of the Covenant.

Deposition of Master _Andrew Logie_.

Erection of a presbytery at _Biggar_, with a suspension of entry thereunto.

Reference of the matter betwixt the Parishoners of _Closburn_ &c. and the Presbyterie of _Penpont_, to the Synod of _Drumfreis_.

Reference of the Petition of _Dunscoir_ to the Commiss. Parl. for Plantation of Kirks.

Recommendation anent the Kirk of _Carwhit_, to the Presbytery of St. _Andrews_.

Remitt. anent _Trastat_ and _Drungey_, to the Synod of _Drumfriess_.

Act anent _Roger Lindsay_ of _Maine_ his Excommunication, with a Recommendation to the Convention of Estates Concerning him.

Recommendation to the Convention of Estates, anent Persons Excommunicate.

Commission for visitation of _Orkney, Zetland_, &c.

Act anent the Kirk of _Stracathro_.

Recommendation anent Erecting a Kirk at _Seatoun_.

Reference to the Commission to be appointed by this Assembly, for the publick affairs of this Kirk, for providing the University of _Aberdene_ with a Professour of Divinity.

Reference to the said Commiss. for providing a Professour of Divinity to the University of St. _Andrews_.

Committee appointed to conferre with the English Commissioners upon the papers presented by them to the Assembly upon the 15. of _August_.

Committee to conferre also with the Committee of the Convention of Estates thereanent.

Ordinance that Master _Alexander Henderson_, Master _David Calderwood_, and Master _David Dickson_, make some draught and forme of the Publick Directory for Worship.

Act for proceeding with Ecclesiastick Censures against the Murtherers of _William Crichtoun_.

Commission appointed to sit at _Air_ for the particulars concerning the Parochiners of _Stainiskirk_, &c.

Tryal of the Synod Books.

Approbation of the Act of the last Assembly, concerning the power granted to Sir _Archibald Johnstoun_, Procurator for the Kirk, and Clerk to the Assembly.

Recommendation of the matter concerning a Collegue to the Minister of _Drumfries_, to the Commissioners of Parliament for Plantation of Kirks.

Recommendation to the Synod of _Lewishsam_ to try the proceedings of the Presbytery of _Peebles_, in admission of Master _John Hay_ to the Kirk of _Peebles_.

Reference of Master _John Mackeinzie_ to the Commission of the General Assembly.

Act for proceeding against the Presbytery of _Sky_, for not keeping the Synod.

Recommendation to the Lord Marquess of _Argyle_, to move the ruling Elders in _Argyle_, to be more observant of Presbyteries and Synods.

Recommendation to the Lord Marquesse _Argyle_ for planting _Loquhaber_.

Ordinance for supressing of _Sub-Synods_.

Ordinance for deleting an Act of the Synod of _Murray_.

Reference anent the order of Tryal of Synods, Presbyteries, and Kirks, with a recommendation for using the orders set down in the Assemblies 1638. and 1602. in the _interim_.

Commission for planting the Kirks of _Edinburgh_.

Remit to the Presbytery of St. _Andrews_, anent the Kirk of _Largo_.

Recommendation of Master _James Fairlie_, to the Commission of this Assembly.

Recommendation anent the Bill given in by _William Janson_ Printer in _Amsterdam_.

Reference anent Master _Robert Fleming_ to the Commission appointed to sit at _Air_.

Report and approbation of the proceedings of the Commission of visitation for the University of _Glasgow_.

Commission for Visitation of that Universitie.

Report of the Committee anent the distressed People in _Ireland_.

Recommendation to the Commissioners of the General Assembly, to sit at _Edinburgh_ anent Expectants to go to _Ireland_.

Acts anent _James Murray_.

Recommendation of _Master Robert Brown_.

Commission to the Presbytery of _Edinburgh_, for his admission to the Earle of _Irwines_ Regiment.

Report of the Committee anent the receiving and dispensing of his receipts of the annuitie of five hundred pounds sterling, &c. And approbation thereof.

Report of the Committee appointed to consider the References from the Commission of the late Assembly.

Act for _Master Andrew Murray_, Minister at _Ebdie_, his exercise of his calling of the Ministerie, and for rejecting honours, &c. Incompatible with that calling.

Recommendation of _Master William Bennet_ Minister at _Ancrum_, to abstain from civil Courts and Meetings, &c.

Recommendation to the Commissioners of the Assembly for tryal if any Excommunicate Papists be in the Scottish Regiments in _France_, &c.

Recommendation of _Master James Johnstoun_.

Reference of _Tillifrusbie_ to the Presbyterie of _Edinburgh_.

Recommendation anent Laird _Gagies_ mortification.

Recommendation of Master _Alexander Trotter_.

Recommendation anent the dismembering some parts of the Paroch of _Hadingtoun_, to be a several Parochine.

_INDEX OF THE ACTS OF THE ASSEMBLY HOLDEN AT_ EDINBURGH, 1644, _NOT PRINTED._

Election of Master _James Bonar_ Moderator. _Sess. I._

Continuation of the decision in the question concerning the Commission from _Crail_, untill the appellation be discussed. _Ib._

Appointment of Committees for Bills, Reports, &c, _Sess. II._

A Letter from the Presbytery at the Armie concerning sending Ministers unto them. _Ib._

A Letter from the Presbyterie in _Ireland_, Ib.

The Assemblies thankful resentment of the E. _Louthians_ sufferings, _Ib._

The desire of the Convention of Estates, to quicken the proceedings of the Assembly, and the Assemblies Resolutions thereinto. _Sess. III._

Reference to the Commission to be appointed by the Assembly, for presenting Overtures, Acts, &c. to the Parliament. _Ib._

Renovation of the Act of the preceeding Assembly, for planting the new Colledge of _St. Andrews, Ib._

Ref. of _Denmures_ Bill.

Ref. of _Aytouns_ Bill.

Committee to consider some Overtures concerning Universities and Schooles. _Sess. IV._

Commission granted to Mr. _William Cockburn_, & Mr. _Hugh Mackel_ for the first 3. Moneths beginning the 1. of Aug. next; to Mr. _George Dick_, and Mr. _John Dick_, the next 3. Moneths, and to Mr. _John Livingstoun_, and Mrs. _Thomas Wylie_ for the Last 3. Moneths, to repair to the North of _Ireland_, bearing the same power granted to the Persons appointed for that imployment by the preceeding Assembly. _Ib._

Renovation of the Commission for sending Expectants to _Ireland_, _Ib._

Recom. of Sir _John Weemes_ of _Bagie_, his Bill. _Ib._

Commission for visitation of _Orkney, Zetland, Caithness, Sutherland_ and _Rosse_, to Masters _William Falconer_, and _Murdo Mackeinzie_, and _Alexander Brodie_ of that Ilk.

Act for, M. _George Halyburtouns_ going to the Army. _Ib._

Report of the Lords of Exchequer their promise concerning payment of some of the arrears of the Annuitie of 500. _Lib. Ib._

Act and Reference concerning Mr. _James Wood, Ib._

Reference to the Commission of this Assembly concerning the Papers presented by my Lord _Waristoun_, which were directed to the Commissioners of the proceeding Assembly, _Sess. V._

Ref. to the Commission for planting the New Colledge of _Aberdeen. Ib._

Transportation of Mr. _George Leslie_ to the Kirk of _Leslie. Ib._

Act concerning the planting of the Kirk of _Syres, Ib._

Ref. of the Countess of _Kinnowles_ Bill to the Commission. _Ib._

Act concerning Mr. _Andrew Murray_ Minister at _Ebdie, Ib._

Act and Ref. concerning the planting of the Kirk of _Lamingtoun. Ib._

Ref. to the Commission of the Assembly concerning Overtures for Universities and Schooles, &c. _Sess. VI._

Ref. to the said Commission for planting the Kirk of _Aberdeen_, _Ib._

Indiction of a Fast, _Ib._

Renovation of the appointment of the preceeding Assembly for framing a Directory for Worship, and for Tryal of Synods, Presbyteries, and Kirks, _Ib._

Act for the Clerks subscribing the deliverance of the Committee of Bills for Charity to the distressed People of _Ireland_. _Ib._

Ref. to the Commission for considering the formes and draughts of Commissions for Visitation of Universities. _Ib._

Act recalling two Acts of Commission for Visitation of the University of S. _Andrews_. _Ib._

Recom. to the said Commission concerning confirmation of Ministers Books in their Wives Testaments. _Ib._

Recom. to the said Commission concerning Witches and Charmers. _Ib._

Ref. of the Overtures of the Synod of _Murray_ to the said Commission. _Ib._

Recom. of D. _Adam Stuart_, _Ib._

Renovation of the Act concerning _James Murray_. _Sess. ult._

Continuation of the Commission of the preceeding Assembly appointed to sit at _Air_. _Ib._

Act concerning Mr. _Robert Peirson_ Minister in _Orkney_. _Ib._

Recom. of the Lord _Gasks_ Bill. _Ib._

Act concerning the Kirks of _Aberchirdour_ and _Ennerkethenne_, _Ib._

Ref of Mr. _Alex. Petries_ Letter to the Commission of Assembly. _Ib._

Act concerning the reposition of Mr. _John Maxwel_ sometime Minister at _Glasgow_, with an Ordinance for his subscribing a particular Declaration of the unlawfulness of Episcopacy. _Ib._

Ref. of my Lord _Seatons_ Bill to the Commission of Assembly. _Ib._

Letter from the Presbytery at the Army, with a Reference to the Commission concerning the restraint of transporting Women to the Army. _Ib._

Ref. to the Commission of Assembly concerning the Letters from the Commissioners at _London_, &c. and concerning the Paraphrase of the Psalmes in Meeter. _Ibid._

Ref. of my Lord _Tester’s_ Bill to the said Commission. _Ibid._

Act concerning Mr. _Alexander Trotter_, _Ib._

Ref. of _Margaret Thomsons_ Bill to the Commission of Assembly. _Ib._

Remit. of the Presbytery of _Achterardour_ concerning the matter of Mr. _William Cook_. _Ib._

Transplantation of Mr. _William Rait_ to _Brachen_, _Ib._

Ordinance for the Ministers of the Presbytery of _Peebles_ their acknowledgment of their disobedience to the Acts both of the General and Provincial Assemblies, in admitting Mr. _John Hay_, upon their knees before the Provincial of _Louthian_; And approbation of the Dissenters; with Mr. _John Hayes_ Declaration, and the Assemblies Ordinance for his subscribing a particular Declaration, concerning the unlawfulness of Episcopacy, _Ib._

Ref. concerning the Kirk of _Lesmahago_ to their Provincial. _Ib._

Ratification of the Contract betwixt _James Maxwel_ of _Imnorweeke_, and Mr. _John Macghie_, concerning the augmentation of the Ministers Provision at _Dirletoun_, and of the Acts of Presbytery and Synod thereanent. _Ib._

Ref. from the Presbytery of _Hadingtoun_, and the Assemblies Answers, _Ib._

Act for the Presbytery of _Ersiltoune_ furnishing of Ministers to the Master of _Cranstons_ Regiment, and for sending forth presently Mr. _Thomas Donaldson_. _Ib._

Act for the Presb. of _Dalkeith_ sending a Minister to La. _Nidires_ Regiment. _Ib._

Ref. to the Commission of Assembly of the desires and Overtures of _Caithnes_. _Ib._

_INDEX OF THE ACTS OF THIS ASSEMBLY HOLDEN AT_ EDINBURGH 1645. _NOT PRINTED_.

The Remonstrance sent to the Kings Majesty from the Commissioners of the preceding Assembly, concerning the Dyet and occasion of the meeting of this Assembly.

Election of Mr. _Robert Douglas_ Moderator. _Ib._

Report of Mr. _Robert Baillie_, and Mr. _Geo. Gillespie_, of the progress of the Treaty for Uniformity, _Sess. 2._

Appointment of Committees for the Directory, and for Bills, Appeals, &c. _Ib._

Ref. of the Petitions from _Ireland_ to the Committee of Bills, _Sess. 3_.

Letter to Mr. _James Martin_ for intimating the Deposition of Mr. _William Barclay_. _Ib._

Acts appointing Mr. _James Nasmith_ to attend the Lord _Montgomeries_ Regiment; Mr. _Arthur Granger_, Lieutenant General _Baillie_ his Regiment; and Mr. _Thomas Wilkie_ to the Earl of _Lothians_ Regiment. _Ib._

Ref. of the Lord General’s Letter to the Presbytery of _Edinburgh_. _Ib._

Ref. of the Petition of Mr. _James Hamilton’s_ Wife to the Committee for the Directory. _Ib._

Recommendation to the Parliament for Ministers losses, _Sess. 4_.

Committee concerning Bursars, _Ib._