WHereas by a late Act of Parliament begun the Eighth of May , One thousand six hundred sxty and one , Entituled , An Act for establishing an Additional Revenue upon His Majesty , His Heirs and Successors , for the better support of His and their Crown and dignity , there is given to us , Our Heirs and Successors Two shillings upon ebery Fire-hearth or Stove ; And whereas in the said Act there is a Provision that an account be made of all the said Fire-hearths and Stoves , by every owner and occupier of such Hearth and Stove within six days after notice given to them by the respective Constables , Headborows and other Officers , who were to receive the said Account from the Occupiers of every House , Edifire , Lodging and Chamber before the last of May , One thousand six hundred sixty and two , and to deliver the said Account at the next Quarter Sessions after the said last day of May , which cannot now be observed by reasson the time appointed was elapsed before the publication of the said Act , or that notice could come to the said Constables . Now to the end that there may be no failer in the prosecution , and that this important business which is for the supply of those publick charges wherein the safety and peace of this Kingdom is concerned , may not be deferred or delayed ; We have thought fit by this our Proclamation to require and Command all Iustices of the Peace , within their several Limits , that they forthwith require all Constables , headborows , Tythingmen &c. whom it may concern , and whom this Act directs thereunto , that they put the said Act in execution so timely , as that Certificate may be made to the next Quarter Sessions after Midsomer next . And we likewise require all Sheriffs , Iustices of Peace or any other person or persons , who by vertue of this Act is required to do or perform any other thing or thing required in this Act , to pursue and fallow the directions of this Act , in order to the execution of the same ; And all Our Officers and Ministers in what place or Authority soeber are to be aiding and assisting to all such persons , as are imployed therein , And therof we expect they give us a due Account .