Series 1 > Diary of Andrew Hay of Craignethan

DEBATE IN THE SYNOD
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tolbuth wher we had some debate what to doe with Mr
John Fairholme’s petition for his roume in Dalmeny Kirk,
and some uther things relating to the synod.
In the afternone I mett w‘ Alex1 Maxwell and by him
was desired to speak w1 Sr Jon Cheislie which I did. Therafter
I went to the Synod wher Mr Dicksone reported the Countesse
was inexorable. Afterwards our book was tryed and approven,
and the appeall be Pebles from us was referred to the coihittee.
I found this synod very ill constitute, ther being a great many
young men who wer not weel affected that took upon them to
speak much. At night I cam out and went in to Waristoun’s
hous, and spok with the lady, and they forced me to stay ther
all that nyt and ly with Sr Jon.
This was but a raving day.
A fair gray day.
5, Thursday, 7 acloak.—This morning being in Edr after I
was readie, I went abroad and spok with Wm Thomsone1 anent
Jon Edger 2 but he was not at aneugh of leasure; therafter I
went in to the Synod wher we appointed a Comittee to settle
that bussines of Dalkeith and endeavour to satisfy the lady as
much as was possible; who are to meet ther upon Wednesday
come eight dayes or Thursday. Thereafter we took in the
rest of the bookes. Then we did read all Mr Ro* Scott his
processe, and almost unanimouslie did depose him, he not
appearing after 4 tymes being called on.
At 12 hours I dyned with a great many ministers at Clerk’s
hous, wher we drew a letter to Waristoun and subscryved the
same, desireing him to look to the interests of the protesters
at this tyme when Mr Sharp 3 is so busie at London. I went
therafter to Jon Moubraye’s childs buriall.
In the afternoone I went to the Synod, wher we resolved
the question to give no ansr to the desire of the correspondent
from Glasgow, though I was against the vote and that we
should concur to petition against tolleratioun. Therafter we
1 Appears to have been a legal practitioner in Edinburgh, and probably
connected with the city, as his office was in the Council Chambers.
2 Of Peffermyln.
3 James Sharp, afterwards Archbishop of St. Andrews, who had been sent
to London to watch over the interests of the Kirk.