of Peace concluded with those of Algiers by Sr. John Lawson 28 His Highness Prin. Rupert George Duke of Buckingham and John L. Middleton sworn of his Majesties most Honourable Privy Council 30 Her Highness the Dutchess of York deliver'd of a Daughter at Saint James's May 14 Qu. Katharine landed at Portsmouth 15 Bonefires throughout all the streets of London for joy thereof 19 His Majesty Prorogu'd the Parliament till February 18 next following 20 His Majesty at Portsmouth 21 King Charles II. Donna Catharina Infanta of Portugal publickly married by Gilbert Lord Bishop of London at Portsmouth 27 E. of St. Albans set sail for Calis to wait upon the Queen Mother into England 29 The King and Qu. Majesty came to Hampton-Court June 2. The L. Mayor and Aldermen of London with the chief Officers of the City came to Hampton-Court and tendred their duty to the Queens Majesty 6 Sir Henry Vane Indicted and found guilty of High-Treason 9 Mr. John Lambert the like 11 Both received their sentence but Mr. Lambert's Execution Respited by order from His Majesty because of his Prudent and Civil demeanor at his Tryal 14 Sir Henry Vane beheaded one Tower-Hill Earl of Peterborough being returned from Tangier came to Hampton-Court 22 Rump Officers and Souldiers commanded by Proclamation to deparâ— London and Westminster 28 English Forces arrived at Lisbon July 9 His Grace the Duke of Ormond Lord Lieutenant of Ireland began his Journey towards that Kingdom 27 Landed in Ireland 28 Qu. Mother landed at Greenwich August 23 Queen Katharine came first to White-hall with great Triumph 24 Exit Jack-Presbyter Nevertheless 27 He presumed to Petition His Majesty for a Dispensation but to no purpose Septem 8 Mr. William Lenthal dyed very penitently 29 Sir John Robinson Knight and Baronet His Majesties Lieutenant of the Tower unanimously chosen Lord Mayor of Lon. for the following year Oct. 2 Captain Mynns with incredible Valour took the City of St. Jago with the Castle and Block-houses of the Harbor and six Sail of their Ships riding before it 5 Articles of Peace between His Majesty and those of Tunis concluded by Sir John Lawson 18 The like with those of Tripoli Sir Henry Bennet sworn Principal Secretary of State to His Majesty in the place of Sir Edward Nicholas Nov. 9 10 Several Conspirators against His Majesty seized on and secured in Dublin 12 A lamentable Fire at Tiverton in Devonshire 16 A Proclamation declaring His Majesties City and Garrison of Tangier in Africa a Free Port 19 All the Captives in Algiers Tituan c. who were Subject to His Majesty of Great-Britain redeemed from Slavery by the charitable Contribution of the Right Reverend Archbishops Bishops c. of the Kingdom Dec. 11 Tho. Tongue Geo. Philips Francis Stubs James Hynde John Cellars and Nathaniel Gibs arraigned for High Treason at the Sessions-house in the Old-Bayly of which James Hynde only Pleaded Guilty and on his Knees beg'd his Ma. Pardon The rest were all found Guilty by the Jury and condem-to be Drawn Hang'd and Quarter'd 22 Geo. Phillips Tho. Tonge Nathaniel Gibs and Francis Stubs Executed at Tyburn for High-Treason 24 One Mr. Gardner executed at Tyburn for Coining 26 A most lamentable Fire in Lothbury London wherein were consum'd Mr. De Laune a Merchanâ— and his Wife and with them 5 or 6 other Persons being all in the House 27 Col. William Legg return'd from Ireland 29 The Russian Embassador had audience of his Majesty and deliver'd his presents consisting of Sea-horse-teeth Hawks Horses Persian Carpets Sables c. Jan. 6 Mr. Edmond Calamy Prisoner to Newgate The right Honourable Geo. Earl of Norwich died at Brainford 14 Philip Gibbs brother to Nathaniel Gibbs lately executed at Tyburn for High-Treason apprehâ—nded and sent to Newgate 16 Mr. Edw. Bagshaw a Minister committed to the Tower for Treasonable designs and practices 18 Phil. Gibbs remov'd from Newgate to the Tow. 24 Archibald Johnston commonly call'd Laird Warreston brought prisoner to Dover having been found and apprehended in France a litâ—le before 26 That great-Souldier the L. Ruthâ—rford late Gov. of Dunkirk created E. of Tiviot in Scotland J. Ireton being brought back from Scilly-Island committed to the Tower Archibald Johnson committed to the Tower for crimes of High-Treason 30 Capt. Mynns with his wonted resolution stormed and â—ook the Fort and Town of Campeach Febr. 13 The Lorâ—s and Commons of Parliament met again at Wâ—stminster according to Prorogation the 19 of May last 19 The before named Philip Gibbs and one Baker another notorious conspirator arraigned at â—he Sessions-House in the Old Bayly who confessing themselves guilty of High-Treason received sentence of Death accordingly 23 Both were executed at Tyburn Mar. 18 The right Honourable Jerame Earl of Portland one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy Council departed this Life Anno 1663. Apr. 2 Abraham Goodman committed to the Tower for attempting the Murther of his Grace the D. of Buckingham 4 Count de Conniges Ambassador from France made his publick entrance into London 5 He had Audience of His Majesty at White-hall 22 The King and Queen's Majesty arrived at Windsor in order to the Celebration of the Anniversary of St. Georges Feast which began that Evenâ—ng May 12 Capt. Blâ—ke Commander of â—he Lizard received into his Custody Archibâ—ld Johnston to be by him transported into Scotland 26 Col. Robert Overtâ—â— committed to the Tower 29 The Castilianâ— dâ—feated by His Majesty of Portugal in which Fight the undaunted English obtain'd great Honour June 9 The Rusâ—a Ambassador having had his last Audience and taken leave of His Mâ—jesty went away from York-house by Water July 1 The right Honourable Edward Earl of Clarendon L. High Chaâ—cellor of England Sworn L. Lieut. of the Country of Oxon in the place of that truly Noble L. the L. Viso of Falkland deceased 3 E. of Peterborough â—â—rived at Portsmouth being returned from Taâ—giers 4 Came to Whiâ—e-Hall 5 George Elton a Fifth Monarchy-man and one said to be of the Council of Six in the late Conspiracy committed to the Tower for Treasonable designs and practices 9 Dr. William Juxon late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury was buryed in the Chappel of St. John's Colledge at Oxford About a fortnight after the Body of that great Martyr Arch-Bishop Laud his predecessor in that See was removed from Barking Church near the Tower where he was Canonically buryed Jan. 11. 1664 by honest Mr. Tho. Fletcher to the Chappel of St. John's Colledge aforesaid and there interr'd close by the said A. B. Juxo 11 John Dodington Esq commited to the Tower 15 Alexander Jephson Col. Edward Warren and Lieutenant Thompson Executed at Dublin for High Treason 21 The Earl of Carlisle sent Ambassador to the Emperor of Russia 22 James Son to His Royal Highness James Duke of York was Christned at St. James's by Gilbert then Lord Bishop of London Archibald Johnston Executed at Edinburgh upon a Gibbet 22 Foot high 23 The King and
Qu. Majesties went toward Tunbridge 27 Parliament Prorogued till the 16 of March next coming and soon after the E. of Bristol step't aside Aug. 11 His Majesty removed from Tunbridge to White-hall 15 His Majesty went back to Tunbridge 18 The King and Qu. Majesties both return'd from Tunbridge to White-hal 21 The Parliament of Scotland passed an Act for a National Synod the first that ever was in that Kingdom under the Government of Bishops 25 His Majesties Proclamation for discovery and apprehension of the Earl of Bristol 26 The King and Qu. began their progress toward Bath and lay that Night at thei Wddow Whitfields in Maydenhead 27 At that worthy Gentlemans Sr. Thomas Doleman of Shaw near Newbury 28 At the Right Honourable the L. Seymours 29 Arrived at the Bath Sept. 5 Most Nobly entertained at the City of Bristol whence after dinner they returned to Bath Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Dutchess of York went to Portsmouth 10 The King and Queen dined at that Loyal Gentlemans James Thynns The Lord Mont. Alexander Master General of His Majesties Ordinance in Ireland departed this Life 23 King and Queen Magnificently treated by the Right Honorable the Lord High Chancellor of England at Cornbury from whence they afterwards went to Oxford An Act of the Scotch Parliament whereby is offer'd 20000 Foot and 1000 Horse to be in readiness for His Majesties service whensoever they shall be called for by his Majesty to march to any part of his Dominions of Scotl. Engl. or Irel. for suppressing of any Forraign Invasion intestine trouble or insurrection or for any other service wherein His Majesties Honor Authority or Greatness may be concerned 25 His Maj. with His Royall Highn the Duke of York went to Cornbury where that night they Lodged and having view'd Woodstock-Park 26 Returned to Oxford 30 The Court removed from Oxf. to Wickh Octob. 1 To White-Hall 2 Sir Richard Fanshaw Kt. and Bt. Sworn on of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council 12 A general Commotion designed by the Fanaticks but timely prevented by the great Wisdom and Vigilancy of His Majesty and his most Honorable Privy Council 18 Dyed the Right Honor Sir Will Compton Kt. Mast. Gen. of His Maj. Ordinance in Engl. and one of His Maj. most Honor. Privy Council A Person of so much integrity true Valour and Affability the loss of him can never be sufficiently Lamented Nov. 4. One Blackburn a Clothier of Leeds and one of the precious Saints in the late Rebell being accused of High Treason cut his own Throat 10 A Proclamation for discovery and Apprehension of divers Traiterous Conspirators therein Named Dec. 6 Dyed that Eminent Loyal and renowned Patriot Judge Jenkins at his House at Cowbridge 24 Earl of Tiviot Embarked for Tangier The Jugdes and Justices of Oyer and Terminer began their Journey towards York for the Tryal of the late Conspirators Jan. 5 They arriv at Y. 8 Were arraigned and tryed 17 Conspirators whereof 15 Convicted of High Treason 9 Three more Convicted for the same Crime 12 Two more Convict 16 James Turner well known by the name of Col. Turner arraign'd and Cast at the Old-Bayley for Felony and Burglary Sixteen of the late Conspirators Executed at York whereof two of their Heads sent to Doncaster two more to North-Allerton and the rest pitch'd upon Poles and set on the City Gales in York 19. Three more of them Executed at Chappel-moor near Leedâ— whose Heads were afterwards set on the Tolbooth there 21 Sir Richard Fanshaw Lord Embassador to the Spanish King set out for Portsmouth Col. Turner Executed in Leaden-Hall Street 22. Sr. John Lawson arrived at Portsmouth 23 Sr. Richard Fanshaw came thither also 25 A Fire at Whitehal 31 Sir John Lawson with the L. Ambassador Fanshaw Embarqued for Spain Feb. 20 John Twin a Printer arraign'd and condemn'd at the Old Bayly for Printing a most execrable Libel against his Maj. and the Government 22 Executed in Smithfield Mar. 1 Tho. Brewster a Bookseller and Natha Brooks and a Bookbinder stood in the Pillory in Cornhil and the day following in Smithfield for Selling and Uttering Malicious Scandalous and Seditious books against the King the State and peace of the Kingdom 16 The Ls. and Commons of Parl. met at Westminster according to Prorogation July 27 1663. and adjourned till Munday following 18 Began the Assizes at Appleby where four more Conspirators were indicted for High-Treason whereof three found Guilty the other acquitted 21 Three more such indicted whereof One found Guilty the other two acquitted and Sentence pass'd upon the former Three and the Last found Guilty to be drawn Hang'd and Quarter'd An antient Gentleman a Portuguese lodging in Covent garden most cruelly Murther'd by one Peter Caesar his Servant 24 Three of the Condemned Rebels executed aâ— Appleby Anno 1664. 26 27 A Notorius tumult in Cheapside fomented by the Industry of the Phanatiques whose design was to improve a Ryot into a Rebellion April 3 Mr. Dodington removed from the Tower to Hull Samuel Moyer to Tinmouth 〈◊〉 Smith Overton Hevennigham Millington and Temple to Jersie 4 Count Conningseâ—k the Emperors Envoy had his audience April 5 Edward Bagshaw removed from the Tower to South-sea Castle House of Ls. adjourned till the 18 of April following 6 The House of Commons did the like Paul Hobson removed from the Tower to Chepstow 18 Mildmay Fleetwood and Garland to Tangier 27 Peter Caesar formerly mention'd executed for the horrible murther of his Master The two Houses concurred with the Vote of the Commissioner for the advance and improvement of Trade touching the depredations and Injuries done by the Dutch wherein it was resolv'd that they would with their lives and fortunes assist his Majesty against all opposition whatsoever May 3 The Earl of Tiviot and his party cut off by the Moors near the Jews River at Tangier 15 Col. Richard Nichols Sir Robert Carr and Col. Cartwright imbark'd for New England 17 Parliament Prorogued to the 20 of August following 30 A Proclamation for recalling and prohibiting English Seamen from the services of Forraign Princes and States 31 Sir George Downing arrived at London June 7 A Dreadful Tempest of Thunder and Lightning in and about London 10 His Grace the Du. of Ormond arrived at White-hal from Ireland The Heer Van Gocâ— Embassador Ordinary to his sacred Majesty from the States General at Gravesend 12 Col. Fitz-Gerald with Capt. Spraggs and Captain Victors Companies imbarqued at Portsmouth for Tangier 16. Earl of Argyles Head taken down from off the Tol-Booth in Edinburgh by order of his Majesty and his Son admitted of his Maj. most Honor Privy Council there 25 The Heer Van Goch the States Embassador after two private Audie a formal entry had publick Audience July 4. The King and Queens Majesties treated at Tilbury-hope by the right Honorable the Earl of Sandwich 15 A Proclamation for further Proroguing the Parlia from the 20. of August next the Term of Prorogation
4. In January Now CHARLES is dead the Senate in a ditty Sung in Wild Airs about the Holy City The ill-got-Lords made worse than Indian Slaves And Priests like Churches hovering o're their Graves Whose turn is next speak you as may be free I dare not meddle with SUPREMACY 5. In February Fetch Me a Ladder and a Broom that I May sweep the Cobwebbs from the Azur'd Skie Dispatch the fumes that cloud the subtile Air And make the Heav'ns look Maiden-smooth and fair Else is that Roof too mean for those that vie With Gods themselves for Crowns and Majesty 6. In March Justice now flows and Righteousness doth stream Throughout the streets the Conduits run with Cream Our Virgins Lamps be full of Holy Oyl Themselves o're-charg'd and ready to recoil Old Mâ—n dream Dreams and Young Men Visions see Their cloven Tongues are tip't with Prophesie 7. In April Well fare Gay knacks and men to change inclin'd They raise the dust and cloud the work design'd In gildâ—d Roofs who doubteth of dâ—ceit In troubled waters who can see the Bait He that would closely bring great things about Must mud as well as Fish the Rabble-rout 8. In June W' are all Reform'd and free as we were born Almost as naked too much more forlorn The Times are Tyrannous not Men for they Have brought to pass what Men b' asham'd to say But if one truth may slip my harmless Pen Times would be better had we better Men. 9. In July Sweet are the Sippets of a Diadem Shall Foreigners invade us or we them Victors but once grown bouzy with success Dream of nought â—lse but Gold and Gloriousness But we are lowly-minded and despise All Earthly Substance being Heavenly-wise 10. In September What fine new-nothing's this that I espy A Sect a Schism or a Heresie Or shall I Nick-nam't a Religion Say No 't relishès the sober water-way Yet wants no fire to make the Spirit beat Nor bucksome Creatures to allay the heat 11. In October Must Treasurers account 't is fit they do They shall in time make satisfaction too But these and other Pious Cheats we have Can quote us Scripture why they play the Knave Religion is a Cloak for all deceit And shrowds designs that be of greatest weight 12. In November Ho Presbyterians Prick up your Ears Advance your Troops of Jealousies and Fears Summon your Elders in their several Classes The Covenanters Directory-Asses And tell me now your blood and breath 's nigh spent Where 's one dares Fight for King and Parliament 13. In December A Blessing on the Common-wealth Affairs May that green Lady never know gray Hairs Let 's on with Courage and resolve to do What e're Necessity compels us to So long as God's with us what need we fear Whose turn it is to Reign another year In his Ephemeris 1655. I find these several Excellent Poems following 1. Over the Feasts LO here the Sacred Saint-offending days Religion's outward worth and splendent Rays Old Truth 's strong Evidence motives to Zeal Rich badges of a Christian Commonweal Fair Hieroglyphicks of what we profess ' Live shadows of Eternal Happiness Lasting Records on Earth wherein even they That won't be drawn to hearken what we say May by observing only what we do Read our Belief and reading do so too 2. Over the Table of Kings Here 's yet the Regal Table who can tell But 't may by thus long Prostitution swell Under the Table of Kings How Tyrants all what glory is 't to be Accounted Gods if Gods of Tyranny 'T is strange your Conquests were not claim enough Yet ours of one another Gospâ—l-proof Either your Titles to the Crown were good Or ours so Mystical not understood 3. Over the Table of Terms Away to Westminster and do not fear We will indulge ye yet another Year Under the Table of Terms Go to brave Hero's and Abridge the Law Teach in Epitome to Hang and Draw Mâ—ke Magna Charta speak us Lilburn-free That Treason which is writ without a T. Correct Old Littleton and Print him New The Sword 's one Tenure more he never knew 4. In January Rythm you whose measures charm you better luck I must be mute my Muse is Planet-struck Her Fancy's fetter'd and her Ink is froze Complaint is made her Pen's too broad at Nose I 'le to the Woods and find some Satyr out There 's now no fellow to the Cloven-foot 5. In May. The Pole's perplexed and the German dreads The horned Moon should pierce the Eagles heads Goths Huns and Vandals once had greatest Power The Tartars and the Turks have now much more If then success be it which best depaints A glorious Cause Turks are the only Saints 6. In September From th' Honour of our ill-begotten Peers From the sowre batch of Jealousies and Fears From slouds of Orphans and poor Widows Tears From twice-six other over-tedious Years Good Lord deliver us The Number Three Hath always in it some high Mystery 7. In December Now Falcifer Gradivus doth oppose Then through the Virgin hobling backward goes Hence th' Waters are corrupted Fishes die The Earth is Barren a Mortality Afflicts the Land Mars rageth up and down Not quiet with nor yet without a Crown In Hemerosc 1656. are to be read these incomparable Pieces of Learning and Ingenuity 1. I shall present you with his Chronology it being the last in Verse and the most compleat of all his others SInce all things were of God created good 5605 Years Since Noah ascended th' Ark t' avoid the flood 3949 Years Since God the Promise made to Abraham 3583 Years Since th' Israelites from Egypts Bondage came 3153 Years Since Solomon the Temple finished 2669 Years Since King Zedekias a Captive led 2246 Years Since JESUS of the Blessed Virgin born 1656 Years Since for Mans sins he suffered death and scorn 1623 Years Since Caesar's force the Britains overthrew 1708 Years Since hence the Rav'nous Roman Eagle-flew 1232 Years Since first the Saxons stept on English ground 1201 Years Since here the Danes the like advantage found 824 Years Since Norman William Britain over-powr'd 590 Years Since Maud the English-Saxon Blood restor'd 551 Years Since Second Henry Ireland first assayl'd 483 Years Since our first Edward hence the Jews expell'd 365 Years Since Tyler's Highness would the Throne ascended 274 Years Since he his Life with hiâ— Rebellion ended 274 Years Since Guâ—â— those mortâ—l Engines first were found 276 Years Since Pâ—inting made the world with Books abound 213 Years Since Protestants by Luther first so nam'd 127 Years Since Loiola the Jesuites Order fram'd 116 Years Since Ket and 's followers seduc'd the Nation 108 Years Since hang'd upon the Tree of Reformation 108 Years Since Kentish Wiat rose against Queen Mary 102 Years Since with Spain's Philip she did intermarry 102 Years Since London streets by Coaches first molested 101 Years Since Scotland with Geneva-trash infested 99 Years Since Lightning last consumed Paul's high Spire 95
Lord Mayor Tichburn Knighted 17 James Nayler sentenced 18 Pillory'd in the Palace-Yard and Whipped at the Old Exchange 27. Pillory'd again bored through the Tongue with a hot Iron Stigmatiz'd in the Forehead at the Old Exchange Jan. 6. Col. James Whitlock Knighted 14. Judge Jenkins that constant Sufferer ordered his Liberty yet continues he still in Windsor Castle 17. The Parliaments sentence executed upon Jam. Naylor at Bristol 24. Peace with Portigal proclaim'd And. James Naylor committed to Bridewel London Feb. 9. Miles Sundercombe brought to his Tryal in Westminster-hall where the Sentence of Death pronounced against him as a Traytor And. 13. said to have Poyson'd himself And. 17. Drawn at the Horses Tail to Tower-hill where under the Scaffold a hole being digged he was turned in naked and had a stake driven through him 20. A Thanks-giving for the deliverance Mar. 3. Alderman Dickenson of York Knighted Anno. 1657. Apr. 9. Another dangerous Plot said to be discovered 10. Whereupon M.G. Harrison C. Rich M. Danvers and Cap. Lawson with several others secured Apr. 20. G. Blake attempted the Spanish Fleet in Sancta-Cruze May. 4. Sir Jo. Reinoldson Commissionated to Command the 6000 Foot raised for the French Service 8. The Protector gave the Parliam his final Answer That he could not undertake the Government with the Title of KING 8 9. 3500. Of the New raised Forces embark'd for France 16. The remainder now the like 17. Sir Jo. Reinoldson followed after 19. Resolved that LORD PROTECTOR should be the Title inserted in the Humble Petition and Advice 25. Humble Petition and Advice consented to by the Protector Jun. 3 Parliament kept a thanks-giving for the great success at Sancta Cruze 11 Captain Stainer Knighted for his good Service 26 The Protector 's Magnificent and Solemn Investiture at Westminster Parliament adjourn'd till January 20. July 1. Protector Proclaimed in London 3. A lamentable accident at Ratcliffe by Gun-Powder 7 Gen. Montague to Greenwich in order to his Sea expedition 8 Ground sunk at Bickley in Cheshire 9 Protector Proclaim'd at Dublin 15 The like at Edenburgh 18 Lord Rich. Cromwell elected Chancellor of Oxford 20 J. Cleypole Esq created Baronet and afterwards Knighted 24 Col. Edward Saxby Commited to the Tower 29 L. R. Cromwell instal'd Chancelor of Oxford Aug. 10 News came of the Death of Gen. Blake and Vice Admiral Badiley 17 Mr. Jefford Mr. Ashley and Mr. Alanson Commited to the Tower 19 The Corps of Gen. Blake brought to Greenwich 20 Captain Bernard sometimes of the Army executed at Tyburn for Robbery Aug. 27 Major General Jephson sent as a publick Minister into Swedâ—n 29 John Lilburn dyed at Eltham 31 One Nathaniel Butler executed in Cheapside for the Murder of John Knight an Apprentice Son to a Gentleman of good worth in Berkshier The same day John Lilburn brought to London and buryed by the Quakers in the New-Church-yard adjoyning to Bedlam Sept. 4 Gen Blake buryed in Henry 7. Chappel 9 Portugal Ambassador had private Audience 19 The Fort at Mardike besieged by the French Oct. 23 Mardike surrendred to the French and by them afterwards put into Possession of the English Nov. 19 The Lord Faulconbridge Marryed the Lady Mary Cromwel Daughter to Oliver Lord Protector Dec. 5 Sir John Reynolds Col. White and divers others cast away upon Goodwin Sands 25 Dr. Wild Mr. Gunning and others secured by the Souldiers for Celebrating the Anniversary of our Saviours Birth 31 L. Rich. Cromwel Sworn a Privy Counciller Jan. 13 Col Saxby dyed a Prisoner in the Tower of London 20 The Parliament met and sat again Feb. 4 Dissolved by the Protector 16 Mr. Robert Rich Son in Law to the Protector dyed 27 Cavaliers and Papists confined to within 5 Miles of their abode Mar. 8 Richard Greenvile Son and Heir of Sir Richard Greenvile Executed 23 A general search in London and Westminster where many were secured Anno 1658. April Dr. Hewit Committed to the Tower 18 Robert Earl of Warwick dyed May 1 A Solemn Fast in London and Westminster May 10. A High Court of Justice met in the Painted Chamber 15 16. Many seized on and secured in most places 19 The Solemn Fast observ'd throughout England and Wales 21 A General Rendezvouz of the City Regim 25 The High Court of Justice first sat in Westminster-Hall upon Tryal of Sir Henry Slingsby June 1 Dr. Hewit and Mr. Mordant brought to their Tryal 2. Mr. Mordant acquitted but Sir Henry Slingsby and Dr. Hewit sentenced to Death 8 Sir Henry Slingsby and Dr. Hewit beheaded 〈◊〉 Tower-hill 10 Captain Henry Mallory Mr. Thomas Woodcock and Sir Humphrey Bennet brought to their Tryals 15 Dunkirk surrendred to the French who the same day put it into the hands of the English Mr. Woodcock acquitted and Capt. Mallory sentenc'd to Death but 17 Reprieved and Sir Henry Bennets Tryal deferr'd July 1 The High Court of Justice sate upon Tryal of Col. Edward Ashton John Sumner Edward Stacy William Carent John Bettely Henry Fryer and Oliver Allen. 2 Mr. Carrent acquitted but John Sumner Edmund Stacy Col. Ashton Oliver Allen J. Batteley and H. Fryer adjudged to Death And Mr. Christoph. Pitts fined 1000 l. and Imprisoned during the pleasure of his Highness for refusing to give his testimony against Mr. Carrent 7 Col. Edward Ashton Executed as a Traytor in Tower-street John Bettely the like in Cheapside but Henry Fryâ—r reprieved 9 Edmund Stacy sometimes a Souldier in the Parliament Army Executed in Corn-hill but John Sumnâ—r and Oliver Allen reprieved 13 High Court of Justice adjurn'd till Nov. 1. 22 A Solemn day of Thanksgiving Aug. 6 Lady Elizabeth the Protectors Second Daughter dyed at Hampton-Court Aug. 10 Buryed in Henry the 7 ths Chappel 20 Graveline deliver'd to the French 23 Earl of Mulgrave dyed suddenly at Lincoln 24 D. of Buckingham Committed to the Tower Sept. 3 The Protector left Hampton-Court and came to White-hall where he died 4 Rich. Cromwel his Eldest Son proclaim'd Protector in London and Westminster his Father having at his Death declar'd him his successor and his Son H. L. Lieutenant or Vice-Roy of Irel. 9 Proclaim'd at Edenburgh in Scotland 14 At Dubl in Irel. soon after which he receivd congratulation from the Armies of Engl. Scotl. Irel. all the Independent Congregational Churches the most eminent of the London-time serving Ministers the Fren. Dutch and Ital. Churches and most of the Countries Cities and chief Towns in England with engagements to live and die with him 20 The late Protectors Corps privatly remov'd from White-Hall to Sommerset-house Nov. 23 His Funeral Celebrated at a vaster charge than hath formerly been used for the best of K. in the Richest times Jan. 27 Another new Parl. began at Westm. call'd on purpose by the Court Party for the better transferring the Govern of these Nations from the Stuarts to the Cromwels In which Parliament Challener Chute Esq was chose Speaker Mar. 16 Mr. Chute being sick Mr. Bampfield was Elected
Speaker pro tempore The same day Maj. Gen. Overton and others Committed by the Old Protector were discharged by the Parliament from their Imprisonment Anno 1659. Apr. 7 A representation to Rich. Prot. published by the Officers of the Army 8 A Copy thereof sent by the Protector inclosed in a Letter to the Speaker After which the Protect stood upon his guard 14 Challon Chute Esq a no less Honest then Emin Lawy. departed this Life Apr. 15 Mr. Bampfield chosen Speaker in his place 16 The Quakers Petition'd the Parl. against Magistracy and Ministry but discountenanced 22 Rich. Protector his Party deserting him consented to a Commission and Proclamation for dissolving the Parliament which was doâ—e accordingly After which himself also was decently laid aside 23 The late Kings Party Commanded out of London 25 The House of Com. shut up and entrance denyed the Members that attempted to sit again May 6 A Declar. of the Officers of the Army inviting the Members of the long Parl. who continued sitting till Apr. 20. 1653. to return to the Excercise and discharge of their Trust. Ordered to be Printed and Published and Will. Lenthal Esq solicited to sit again Speaker which after some Scruples and Objections made by him he agreed to 7 Some Members of the long Parliament sat again 14 The late Protector 's great Seal broken in the House and their own Old one confirm'd 15 A New Council of State Nominated and appointed 16 White-Hall and Somerset-house Voted to be sold. June 4 President Bradshaw Tho. Tyrrel and Jo. Fountain constituted Commission of the great Seal 22 H. Cromwel Lieutenant of Irel. by Letters signified his submission to the Parl. in delivering up the Gover. of that Nation to their Commissioners July 1 Great Jealousies and Fears which occasion'd a general Seisure of Horses in and about London 2 Henry Cromwel arrived from Ireland 6 And having given the Council an account of the State of Affairs there had leave given to go where he pleased The Sale of Hampton-Court Voted to be forborn till further Order 9 Henry Cromwel retired into Cambridge-shire 11 Souldiers at Enfield beaten by the Country People and Nine of them sent to Newgate 26 A Bill passed for setling the Militia in England and Wales 29 The Lady Mary Howard committed to the Tower and numbers of other Persons seized on and secured in several Prisons 31 Col. Massey taken in Glocestershire but escaped Aug. 1 An Insurrection in Cheshire Headed by Sir Geo. Booth whose Forces surpriz'd Chester Liverpool Chirk-Castle and some other places 6 Lord Lambert advanced with his Forces toward the North for suppressing them Maj. Gen. Desborough towards the West 9 Sir George Booth and others with him proclaimed Rebels 19 Sir George Booth Routed near Northwich and soon after Chester and Liverpool surrendred to the Parliaments Forces 23 Sir George Booth taken in Newport-Pagnel and the same day 1000 l. bestowed by the Parliament upon the Lord Lambert to buy him a Jewel with for this his good Service 24 Sir George Booth committed to the Tower and Chirk-Castle surrendred upon Articles 27 A New Act for Sequestration Sep. 7 A Procla against Mr. Mordant and others suspected to be engaged with Sir George Booth 8 James Naylor that notorious Blasphemer discharged by the Parliament from his Imprisonment in Bridewel 20 Lord Lambert return'd to London Octob. 5 A Representation and Petition of the General Council of the Army presented to the Parliament 6 The Parliam Council of State and Field Officers of the Army magnificently Feasted by the City at Grocers-Hall 12 The Lord Lamberts and other Officers Commissions Voted by the Parliament as a special Mark of their Favour Null and Void and themselves discharg'd from all Military Imployment An Act appointing seven Commissioners for Government of the Army 13 The Parliament shut out of the House by the Army 14 The Lord Fleetwood nominated Commander in Chief Col. Cob. sent to Scotl. Ireland Col. Bar. sent to Scotl. Ireland to give the Reasons of these their Proceedings in England 20 Gen. Monk signifies by Letters his dislike thereof and advanc'd his Forces into England 26 A Committee of Safety established 27 A Declaration of the General Council of the Officers of the Army 29 L. Gen. Ludlow arrived from Ireland 31 President Bradshaw dyed Nov. 1 A Committee appointed to prepare a Form of Government Four Persons sent as Commissioners to General Monk to Remonstrate the State of Affairs in England and compose if possible the difference with him 3 L. Lamb. advanced with Forces towards him 5 A Proclam inhibiting all meetings for the raising of Forces without Order 12 Three Comm. sent from Gen. Monk arrived in London 14 They Treated with as many Comm. of the Ar. 15 The Treaty ended in an Agreement Dec. 4 Portsmouth revolted and the pretended Committee of Safety Ordered Forces for reducing thereof which Forces joyned with the Garrison so soon as they came before it 5 Tumults in London wherein some People were slain by the Command of Hewson Oliver's Cobling Lord. 6 Army Officers began to sit at White-Hall to find out a New Form of Government 10 They resolve that a Parliament should be called to sit in or bâ—fore February next in hopes thereby to quiet the Spirits of the People 11 The Lord Mayor placed Guards throughout the City 24 Army Officers cryed Peccavimus to the Speaker Lenthal for their former defection and promised Obedience for the future 26 The Rump-Parliament began to sit again 28 Windsor-Castle surrendred to them Jan. 2 The Rump order'd an Oath for Renunciation of the Title of his Majesty and the whole Line of King James They Pardon'd Lambert and all others that should submit by the 9 of Jan. upon which his Forces left him and dispers'd themselves and he submitted to the Rump 6 Thanks order'd to be given Gen. Monk and that he should be desired to come to London Gen. Monk arriv'd at Newcastle after which he was Petition'd by all the Counties through which he Marched if not all the Counties in England for a Free Parliament 7 Morley made Lieutenant of the Tower 9 The Estates of Sir Geo. Booth and his adherent's order'd to be sold. 10 G. Monk at North Allerton 11 At Burrow-Briggs 12 At Yorke The Rump approv'd of his marching into England 16 Thomas Scot and Luke Robinson order'd to go and meet General Monk to congratulate his Successes 17 They began their Journey toward him 19 The Army Quarter'd in the City Mr. Fra. Wolley slain in a Duel by the E. of Chesterfield 20 Three Commissioners sent from the City to General Monk 22 General Monk at Nottingham 23 A Declaration from the Rump promising a Government without a King and many other fine Things General Monk at Leicester where the Rumps two Commissioners met him 25 Sir Robert Pye and Major Fincher committed to the Tower Gen. Monk at Northhampton 26 The Rump voted him Custos Rotulorum for Devonshire and Mr. Gumble his
Chaplain promis'd fair 28 Gen. Monk at St. Alban's Febru 1 The Rump granted to him St. James's Park during their pleasure or rather their possession of it Their Army order'd to March forth of London to make way for the General 's Forces 2 A Mutiny at Somerset-house 3 Gen. Monk march'd into Lond. with his Army 9 He pull'd down the City Gates and Portcullises by order of the Rump and quarter'd his Army in London 10 Marched to White-hall but return'd soon after with his whole Forces and writ to the Rump to fill up the House c. 21 Secluded Memb. restor'd after which Sir Rob. Pye Maj. Fincher many others discharg'd from their Imprisonm the City order'd to make up their Gates Bonfires ringing of bells in most places in hope of a King and free Parliament Mar. 15 Bish. Wren enlarged 16 Parliam dissolv'd another Summon'd to be holden at Westminster the 15 of Appil 1660. Anno 1660. Apr. 9 Lambert escaped out of the Tower 14 His Majesties most Gracious Letters Declaration dated from Breda 21 Lambert proclaim'd Traitor 22. Taken near Daventry by the hands of Col. Ingoldsby 24 Brought to London and commit to the Tower 25 The Parliament met at Westminster May 1 His Majesties most Gracious Letters and Declaration to both Houses and to the L. G. Monk presented by Sr. J. Greenvil after which there followed many wholsome Resolves in order to his Maj. speedy return to his People who throughout the City and Suburbs express'd their joy by Bonfires Bells and Ordinance from the Tower 2. The like Gra. Letters c. presented to the L. Ma. Alder. and Com. Coun. of London by the L. Viscount Mordant and Sir J. Greenvil 3 L. Montague and the whole Fleet upon reading his Mâ—j Gracious Let. Declaration to them unanimously submitted 5 Easter T. adjourn'd till Quinq Pasch. being May the 8. 7 Charles the I. his Statue set up again in Guild-hall-yard Justices and Sheriffs c. in office April 25 1660. continued and to exercise their office in the Kings name 8 His Majesty with an Univer acclam most solemnly proclaim'd in Lon. and Westmin and so afterwards throughout his Dominions 9 The States Arms so called Order'd to be taken down and the Kings Arms set up in their stead 10 Spanish Prisoners in Chelsy Colledge discharged 11 Somerset-house and St. James's order'd to be quitted of all Lodgers c. 11 12 Ls. and Commons appointed to attend his Majesty began their journey Those from the City the like 14 Whitehall made ready for his Majesties reception His Majesty left Breda 15 He came to the Hague 16 Comm. from the L. and Commons and City of London had audience of his Majesty 23 Gen. Monk at Rochester His Majesty with his two Brothers embark't for England 25 They most happily landed at Dover and from thence went to Canterbury 28 Came to Rochester 29 Arriv'd at Whitehall and this Evening Crown'd the Solemnity of the day with incredible demonstrations of joy for his Majesties so miraculous Restauration June 1 His Majesty went to the House of L. and the D. of York and Glocester took their places there 7 Those Monsters of Men the Judges of the late Murther'd King summon'd by Proclamation to render themselves within 14 days 12 Dyed that Famous Mathematician Mr. Will. Oughtred 15 Commissions at Sea granted by his Majesty or his Highness the Duke of York before the first of May last past recalled 25 Sr. J. Robinson that Constant Royallist made Lieutenant of the Tower July 5 His Majesty Magnificently entertain'd at Guildhall in the City 11 A sad fire in Thred-needle-street 12 Dyed that eminent and most Faithful servant to his Majesty John Lord Culpeper Master of the Rolls c. George Monk created by His Majesty Duke of Albemarle c. in consideration of those signal Services performed by him in Restoring His Sacred Majesty and with him the three Kingdoms to that Tranquillity and happiness they now injoy 13 He took his Place in the House of Peers 18 Earl of St. Albans began his journey toward France 26 The L. Edward Montague who commanded the Fleet at His Maj. Restaur being for that other Eminent Serv. created by His Maj. E. of Sandwich c. took his Place also in the House of Peers 28 Marq. of Orm. the like as Earl of Brecknock Aug. 23 An Ambassador from Denmark 29 His Maj. assented to an Act amongst others for a perpetual Anniversary Thanksgiving on May 29 being the Day of His Majesties Nativity and Restauration So likewise to another for a Free and General Pardon Earl of Southampton made Lord High-Treasurer of England Sept. 10 Peace with Spain proclaimed 13 Parliam adjourn'd till November the 6. An Act for disbanding the Army c. Prince de Ligne Ambassador from Spain came to London Henry Duke of Glocester that unparallell'd Prince departed this Life 20 Bishop of London Translated to Canterbury 23 His Majesty with the Duke of York went to meet their Illustrious Sister Mary Princess of Orange Oct. 9 The Regicides Indicted at Hicks-hall 10 Their Tryals began at the Old-Bayly 13 Thomas Harrison one of them Executed according to Law at Charing-Cross 15 Mr. John Carew another Executed in the same place and manner 16 J. Cook and Hugh Peters that Belweather of Sedition executed in the same Place and manner 17 Tho. Scot Greg. Clement Adrian Scroop and J. Jones executed in the same place and manner 19 Dan. Axtel the like at Tyburn Francis Hacker hanged only at Tyburn also 27 His Majesty went to meet his Mother the Queens Majesty Nov. 2 His Maj. return'd with his Royal Mother to Whitehal after her 19 years absence thence with whom came the Illustrious Princess Henrietta her Daughter and Prince Ed. brother to the Prince Elector Palatine 6 Lords and Commons their recess being ended met again in Parliament 8 Council for Trade first met at Mercers-hall 16 Robert sometimes Maj. Gen. Overton Committed to the Tower for Treason 22 Mr. J. sometimes Sir J. Lenthal Committed to the Tower Dec. 4 Earl of Argyle sent for Scotland 8 The Assurance Frigate over-set 24 The Illustrious Mary Princess of Orange dyed General Middleton for Scotland 29 Parl. Dissolv'd and afterwards the Roy. Corps of Mary Prin. of Orange inter'd in Hen. 7. Chappel Jan. 1 Parliament met in Scotland 2 Qu. Mother with the Illustrious Princess Henrietta Maria began their journey for France 6 Venner and his Phanatique Proselytes Rebelled but dispersed 8 Sir Arthur Hazlerig dyed in the Tower 9 The Phanatiques again in Arms but all dispers'd Kill'd or taken amongst which Venner their Seditious Ringleader 17 Venner and 19 more of them arraign'd 19 Venner and Hodgkin hang'd and quarter'd in Coleman-street Oxman and Prichard hang'd at Woodstreet end in Cheapside 21 Nine more of them executed in several parts of the City 25 Solemn League and Covenant Rescinded in Scotland Queen Mother and her Highness the Princess Henrietta
at the last Session till the 24. of November following 27 A Proclamation for discovery and apprehension of several Persons engaged in the late horrid conspiracy of the North and other parts of this Kingdome Aug. 3 Richard Oldroyd commonly-call'd the Devil of Dewsbury arraign'd condemn'd and afterwards Executed 20 Parl. met and Prorogued to Nov. 24 following 21 That notorious Regicide Lisle overtaken by divine Vengeance at Losanna where the miserable wretch was shot dead by the gallantry of three Irish Gentlemen who attempted the surprisal of him and four more impious Parricides Sept 4 Mr. Coventry Groom of his Majesties Bedchamber envoy Extraordinary to Sweden Sir Gilbert Talbot the like for Denmark 8 Don Francisco Ferreira Rebello envoy Extraordinary from His Majesty of Portugal arrived at London 29 Sir John Lawrence Elected Lord Mayor of London Oct. 11 Sir John Lawson and Captain Beckly arrived at Portsmouth from the Streights 12. Captain Berkly came to White-hall where His Majesty was pleased to confer upon him the Honor of Knighthood 15 The Earl of Sandwich and Sir John Lawson came to London 26 The Royal Katharine a goodly Frigat Lanched at Wâ—olwich 27 The Common Council of London unanimously voted 100000 l. to be sent His Majesty 30 Peace concluded between His Maj. and the City and Kingâ— of Argiers by Sir Tho. Allen Kr. then Admiral of His Maj Ships in the Mâ—diâ—â—â—rean Seaâ— when thâ— Hollanders who sâ—â—t invited His Maj. into a conjunct Engâ—gm with them had not only quitted the place by stealth and so deserted him but most trâ—acherously aâ— the same time invaded His Maj. Rights in Guinâ—a Nov. 9 His Royal Highness the D. of York Lord High Admiral of England set forth towards his charge at Portsmouth 23 Sir Will. Pen with part of His Maj. Fleet set Sail from Dover 24 The Parliam met again according to Prorog Aug. 20 last past 25 The Honor. House of Commons Voted His M. a supply of 2500000 l. Sterling to be raised in three years to be accompted from the 25 Dec. 1664. And the same day the Fleet fron the Downs arrived at the Spit-head 30 His Royal Highness the Duke of York his Highnâ—ss P. Rupert and Sir J. Laws having been Cruising to and again ever since the 27 day towards the Coasts of France to see if the Dutch would adventure through the Channel but perceiving they had betaken themselves to a safer resolution arrived all at St. Hellâ—ns Rhode Dec. 4 His Royal Highn return'd to White-hall having found that the Holland had rather rest contented with the blind passage of the North then adventure unmannerly to provoke him by pressing through the Channell 16 An Order of Council for giving Letters of general Reprisals against the Dutch and for the final adjudication of all Prizes already made or hereafter to be made 20 The Parliament adjourned until January the 12 next coming 24 A Blazing Star appear'd in England 29 Admiral Allen took four Prizes from the Dutch and beat their Convoy with the remainder of their March Ships into Cadiz Jan. 8 Mr. E. Hide 3. Son of the Right Honora the L. High Chancellor of Engl. Died of the small Pox. A very hopeful Young Gentl. and much lamented 9 His Maj. having passed His Royal word that a particular and severe enquiry should be made into the actions of Major Holms against whom the Holland had complained for several Misdemeanors order'd his Commitm to the Tower until there should be a full examination of the whole matter 12. Parl. met again according to adjournment of December 20 last past 13 Mr. E. Hide very Hono. interred in the Abbey at Westminster Feb. 21 The Lord Carrington murthered at Pontoise by his own Servant a Flemming 25 A most notorious and impudent Dutch impostor who under the disguise of a Swedâ— Newly arrived from Guinea reported the utter destruction of the Engl. there by De Ruyter and affirmed upon Oath that with his own eyes he saw 1500 of them thrown over-board but being detected to be a Cheat was whip'd through the Streets with a Paper on his Head expressing his Crime viz. Scandalous words and Perjury Mar. 2 Parl. Prorogu'd till June 21. following 4 War proclaimed against the Dutch 7 His. Maj. set out very early for Portsm and the same morning was that sad loss of the Lond. Frigat as she was coming up towards Lee by Fire taking the Powder in the Gun-room 11 His Maj. returned from Portsmouth amply satisfied to find his Naval preparations in so excellent order 21 The L. Mayor and Court of Aldermen moved His Majesty for his Royal leave to promote a voluntary subscription toward the speedy building of another Frigat to supply the loss of the London which was most graciously accep of by His Maj. who was pleased to Honor it with the Epithet of Loyal to be added to the intended name of London Major Holms having fully and clearly acquitted himself from the unjust Calumnies and Clamours of the Dutch discharg'd from his Imprisonment Anno 1665. April 5 Was observed a general Fast throughout England for a Blessing of God upon His Majesties Forces employe in this present Expedition against the Dutch 6 Arrived at London His Highness the D. De Verneville and Monsieur Courtin upon an Embassy Extraordinary from the French K. to His Maj. generally conceived to be in order to an Accommodation with Holland 8 The Lord Bellasis Governor of Tangier arrived there 15 His Maj. Vouchsafed to honor the Colledg of Physitians London with His Royal presence at their Anatomy Lecture which finished he conferred the Honor of Knighthood upon the Learned Reader Dr. George Ent. 20 De Ruyter with his Fleet attempted the Island of Barbadoes but beaten off with shame and disorder 21 His Royal Highness set Sail with his whole Fleet. 28 Before the Texel May 4. Eight Dutch prizes taken by some of His Majesties Frigats their Convoy being forced to desert them 8 The French Ambassador before mentioned together with Monsteur de Connings made a very Splendid and Magnificent entry 9 They had audience of his Majesty A great Plague began in London 29 The Holland Fleet about the Dogger-Sands 30 His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet Weighed Anchor at Gunfleet neer Harwich A Proclamation for further Proroguing the Parliament from June 21 next coming till a further time which should be prefixed by his Majesty at their actual Prorogation The Hamborough Fleet fell into the hands of the Dutch notwithstanding they were precaution'd of the Danger and advised not to put to Sea till further Order Jun. 1 His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet arrived about 6 this morning at Southwold-Bay where they Anchor'd five miles from the Shore 2 Within three leagues of the Dutch-Fleet 3 Was that glorious victory obtained against the United Naval force of the Netherlands under the Personal and Auspicious Conduct of his Royal Highness the Du. of York wherein above thirty of their best Ships were taken and destroyed