Viscount Dursley and Earl of Berkley in the County of Glocester date 24 A Proclamation to Prorogue the Parliament to the 30th of October The Duke of Monmouth goes towards Holland date 26 His Royal Highness imbarqued in the Mary Yacht a second time for Flanders The King and Queen went to New-Market date Oct. 2. The Vicechancellor Proctors Doctors c. of Cambridge waited on His Majesty at New-Market date 7 His Royal Highness had leave to go into Scotland date 9 At Bridgwater the Tide rose so high that it over-turned all the Haycocks and filled all the Houses thereabouts the Fields and Roads being like a Sea date 12 Their Royal Highnesses with the Lady Ann and Lady Isabella arrived at White-Hall in their way to Scotland date 13 Their Majesty's came from New-Market to Whitehall date 15 The Parliament Prorogued to the 26th of January next The Earl of Shaftsbury removed from being President of the Council Sir Thomas Williams committed to the Gate-house by Order of Council date 16 The Lieutenancy of London came to Congratulate His Majesty's safe return from New-Market date 19 The Sieur Morstein Chamberlain to the King of Poland had his Audience date 20 Mr. Raymond and Mr. Lewis Sheriffs of London were knighted date 21 The Artillery Company nobly entertain his Royal Highness at Merchant Taylors Hall date 23 Tho. Dangerfield brought before the King and Council upon the Complaint of Roderick Mansel about some Papers said to be found in his Lodgings date 24 Dangerfield examined a Second Time in Council where the Keeper of Newgate affirmed He never had a greater Rogue in Custody date 25 The Earl of Radnor made President of the Council Sir Creswell Levins made Attorney General in Sir William Iones his place date 27 Their Royal Highnesses and the Lady Ann set forward on their Journey for Scotland lying this night at Hatfield Dangerfield being further examined is committed for Treason date 28 Their Royal Highnesses lodged at Biggleswade The Lady Ann returned to White-Hall date 29 Their Royal Highnesses lay at Huntington date 30 A Proclamation for the more speedy and effectual discovery of the Plot. A Proclamation against Treasonable and Seditious Books Their Royal Highnesses set forth from Stamford October 30th and arrived safely at Edenburgh in Scotland November 24th date Nov. 2. The Earl of Castlemain is committed to the Tower upon Dangerfield's Information Mris. Celier Mr. Gadbury and Mr. Rigaut are also sent to several Prisons upon his information date 4 The Countess of Powys is also sworn into the Tower by the same Villain Dangerfield The Earl of Peterborough appears before the King and Council being accused by Dangerfield date 7 Mr. Serjeant a Secular Priest had his Pardon A fight began by the English and Moors at Tangier that lasted eleven days date 9 Thomas Dangerfield gets his Pardon The Marquess de Aronches Ambassador from Portugal had his Audience on the Marriage of the Duke of Savoy to the Infanta date 12 A Proclamation for discovery of Jesuites Priests c. with a Reward of 100 l. for each brought in date 17 The Pope in Effigie attended with the Effigies of Sir George Jeffreys Mr. L' Estrange c. is pompously brought through London and carryed to Temple-Bar where they are all of them together with a loud Acclamation thrown into a Fire prepar'd for that purpose Henry Sidney Esq His Majesty's Envoy went for Holland A Great Fish appeared at Deal and was struck with a Hook but got away date 18 Five persons executed at Edenburgh for the murther of the Arch-Bishop of St. Andrews date 19 Laurence Hide Esq made 1st Commissioner of the Treasury An Indictment preferred against T. Oates for Sodomy Mr. Nappier committed to Newgate for a Priest date 21 The High-Constable of Waterford in Ireland killed by a Sentinel date 25 The Lord Viscount Conway created Earl of Conway date 28 The Duke of Albemarle made Captain of the King's Life Guards Mr. Tasborough set at Liberty upon his habeas Corpus The Earl of Mulgrave made Governor of Hull and Lord Lieutenant of the East-Riding of Yorkshire date 29 The Earl of Chesterfield made Warden and Lord Chief Justice in Eyre c. on this side Trent date Dec. 2. A Proclamation commanding all Papists to go ten miles from London The Earl of Tyrone committed prisoner to the Castle in Dublin date 5 Francis Guynne Esq sworn Clerk of the Privy-Council in the Room of Sir Robert Southwell who had leave to surrender The Sieur Abraham Marin the Duke of Courland's Resident had Audience date 7 Mr. Plunket was committed to the Castle at Dublin date 11 A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament to the 11th of November following date 12 A Proclamation against Tumultuous Petitions date 13 Mr. Sheres the Surveyor of the Mole at Tangier arrived at White-Hall date 17 Frank Smith the Factious Bookseller committed to Newgate date 18 Mr. Dryden Assaulted in Covent-Garden date 19 Sir Edward Wood His Majesty's Envoy to Sweden returned home date 20 The Letters Patents for making the Duke of Monmouth Master of the Horse revoked The Earl of Feversham made Master of the Horse to the Queen date 21 A Proclamation for the more effectual suppressing of Popery date 30 Their Royal Highnesses splendidly Entertained by the City of Edenburgh in their Town-Hall date 31 Sir Stephen Fox Sir Richard Mason Sir Nicholas Armorer Thomas Windham and Roger Pope Esquires made Commissioners for Master of the Horse date Jan. 6. Mowbray and Baldron pardoned date 7 Edward Deering Esq Knighted Mr. William Bankes taken into Custody on the Complaint of Baldron date 8 A great Part of Dover-Cliff fell about thirty yards in length and as much in breadth Mr. Gadbury the Astrologer informs the King and Council of what he heard Sir Robert Payton say of a Phanatical Plot. date 9 Mris. Celier accuses Sir Robert Payton of the same thing before the King and Council whereupon he is committed to the Tower Ordered that the Garrisons at Chepstow Dartmouth Chester-Castle Holy-Land St. Maws and Scarborough be disbanded The Attorney General ordered to prosecute the Authors and dispersers of false News date 12 The Earl of Sunderland the Earl of Essex and Mr. Secretary Coventry go to the Tower to examine Sir Robert Payton date 13 A Petition presented by some Persons for the sitting of a Parliament but the Presenters severely checked for it Sir George Carteret Vice-Chamberlain to His Majesty died in the 80th year of his Age. date 15 Somersetshire Wiltshire and Essex Grand-Juries rejected the Petition for sitting of a Parliament date 17 The Grand Juries of Middlesex London Dorsetshire Hartfordshire and Darbyshire rejected the Petition for sitting of a Parliament Seven Persons Arraigned for High-Treason at the Old Bailey on the statute of the 27 Elizab. and six of them Convicted date 20 A Proclamation for putting the Laws in Execution about Prohibited Goods date 21 Oats and Bedlâ—w's Articles against Sir William Scroggs debated in Council and Sir
W. Stapleton deceased date 22 Tho. Montgomery Esq Knighted by the King at Windsor Dr. Cartwright was made Bishop of Chester and Dr. Parker Bishop of Oxford date 23 His Majesty went from Windsor in his Progress towards the West and the 31. returned to Windsor again The famous Fortress of Buda was this day taken by the Imperialists which had been 145 years in the Possession of the Turks date 24 His Majesty came to Bristol about Five in the Afternoon date 27 Parted from Bristol about 6 in the Morning and arriv'd at Bridgewater about 5 After-noon date 30 A Soldier of Col. Trelawney's Regiment hang'd at Plimouth for running away from his Colours date Sept. 17. Edward Thornton a Soldier in the Regiment of the Right Honourable the E. of Huntington was Executed at Tyburn for running from his Colours date 25 The Honour of Knighthood conferr'd upon Tho. Fowle Esq by the King at Windsor one of the Aldermen of the City of London Afterward he and Sir Thomas Rawlinson were constituted Sheriffs of the City of London for the year following date Octob. 1. His Majesty return'd from Windsor to Whitehall date 8 The right Honourable the Earl of Tyrconnil Sworn of His Majesty's Privy-Council in England A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament till the 15 day of February date 17 Dr. Lloyd Bishop of St. David's Dr. Parker Bishop of Oxford and Dr. Cartwright Bishop of Chester were Consecrated at Lambeth by the Archbishop of Canterbury assisted by the Bishops of Durham Norwich Ely and Rochester date 21 Queen Dowager return'd from the Path to Somerset-House date 22 William Bridgeman Esq Sworn one of the Clerks in Ordinary to His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council in the Place of Sir Philip Lloyd deceased At the same time likewise was William Blaithwayt Esq constituted Clerk of the same Council and Sworn Richard Allebon of Grays-Inn Esq receiv'd the Honour of Knighthood and at the same time was constituted one of the King's Counsel at Law date 29 Sir John Peake Lord-Mayor of the City of London for the ensuing year 1687. Sworn at Westminster before the Barons of the Exchequer date Nov. 10. Sir Tho. Duppa Gentleman-Usher and Daily Waiter to His Majesty and others having brought an Action at Westminster against Sir William Stevens of the Isle of Wight for his Knight Fees the said Sir William Pleaded that his Knighthood was conferr'd on him without his consent To which Plea the Plaintiff Demurr'd and it was this day argued at the Common-Bar where the King's Servants had Judgment against him date 13 The Letters Patents for the Licensing of Pedlars and Petty-Chapmen repeal'd by the King in Council at White-hall date 16 Samuel Johnson being the last Term Convict of High-misdemeanours in Publishing two Seditious Papers had this day Judgment against him as followeth viz. To stand in the Pillory on Monday following at Westminster on Wednesday at Charing-Cross and the Monday after that at the Royal-Exchange To Pay a Fine of 500 Marks and to be whipp'd from Newgate to Tyburn The 20th day he was degraded from performing his Office as Minister of the Gospel The same day Mr. Attorney-General obtain'd a Fine of 1000 Marks against Edward Whitaker who was Convicted in 82. for justifying the Rebellion of Forty One and the Murther of King Charles the First date 22 The Parliament met at Westminster and was Prorogued till Febr. 14. next date 26 George Speke Esq adjudged to Pay a Fine of 2000 Marks upon his being Convicted of a Riot and rescuing John Trenchard from His Majesty's Messengers date 29 Richard Neale Esq constituted Sheriff of the County of Northumberland for the year 1687. was Knighted by the King at Whitehall date Dec. 1. Edmund Gardiner Esquire Deputy-Recorder of the Town of Bedford had the Honor of Knighthood conferred on him date 4 Sir Charles Cottrell laid down his Office of Master of the Ceremonies by reason of his Age and was succeeded by his Son Charles-Lodowick Cottrell Esq his Grandson John Dormer Esq being made Assistant-Master in his Son's Place date 18 Dr. Richard Raines Judge of the Prerogative Court made Judge of His Majesty's High-Court of Admiralty and at the same time Knighted date Jan. 1. The Heer Franciscus Knuydyt of Rotterdam Knighted date 2 The French Ambassador caused Te Deum to be Sung in his Chapel for the Recovery of his Master date 5 John Lord Bellasis Sidney Lord Godolphin Henry Lord Dover Sir John Ernley Chancellor of the Exchequer and Sir Stephen Fox made Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High-Treasurer of England date 7 A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament till the 28th of April date 14 James Tillie of Pillaton in the County of Cornwall Esq Knighted date 21 The Count de Caunitz Envoy extraordinary from the Emperor had Audience of His Majesty and the 23d of the Queen Feb. 6. of Queen Dowager 28. Of her Royal Highness the Princess Ann and March 1. of his R. H. Prince George of Denmark date 22 Sir Tho. Jeffreys constituted Agent and Consul General in the Kingdoms of Valencia and Mursia and the Islands of Majorca Minorca Ivica and Sardinia date Feb. 2. The Lady Ann Sophia youngest Daughter of their Royal Highnesses Prince George and Princess Ann of Denmark dyed this day in the Afternoon having been ill about a Fortnight date 4 She was privately interr'd in the Vault of the Royal Family in Henry the Seventh's Chapel at Westminster date 6 His Excellency the E. of Tyrconnil arrived at Dublin appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland by His Majesty date 8 The Lady Mary another Daughter of their Royal Highnesses Prince George and the Princess Ann of Denmark dyed about seven at Night having been ill about three weeks date 9 His Majesty was pleased to constitute the Right Honourable the E. of Yarmouth Treasurer of his Houshold and the Right Honourable the Lord Waldegrave Comptroller of the same date 11 Ordered by His Majesty in Council that the Money which was collected for the Redemption of such of His Subjects as are Slaves in Barbary be immediately paid in date 12 The E. of Clarendon yields his place of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to the E. of Tyrconnil who was deputed thereto by His Majesty date 15 The Parliament met at Westminster and was Prorogued till the 28th of April next date 18 His Majesty was graciously pleased to confer the Honour of Knighthood upon Charles Cottrell Master of the Ceremonies and at the same time put about his Neck a Gold Chain and Medal the mark of his Office date 21 In the Evening the Heer Van Dyckvelt had private Audience of the King in His Bed-chamber March 3. Of Her Majesty 5. Of the Queen Dowager 6. Of her Royal Highness the Princess Ann of Denmark and 7. of his Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark date Mar. 4. Ordered by His Majesty in Council that the Money which was Collected for the Relief of the distressed French Protestants be immediately paid into the Chamber of
brought to London by Sir Hugh Middleton from Ware Moorfields made into Walks LAdy Arabella died in the Tower date Sep. 17. Sir Thomas Overbury poysoned For which E. of Somerset and his Lady arraigned and condemned and Sir Gervis Elvis Lieutenant of the Tower Mrs. Turner and divers others Executed Peace concluded this year between the Spaniard and the Duke of Savoy date Nov. 3. PRince Charles Created Prince of Wales date Dec. 6. Archbishop of Spalato arrived in England date Mar. 4. King James his progress into Scotland date Sep. 5. KIng James returned from Scotland date Jan. 29. Doctor William Butler the famous Physician of Cambridge died Ferdinando the Second Elected Emperor The Destruction of the Spanish Army sent against the Venetians date Oct. 29. SIr Walter Rawleigh beheaded date Nov. 3. Synod of Dort began date 18 Comet seen in Engl. before the Death of Q. Ann. date Dec. 16. A Declaration tolerating Sports on the Sabbath day date Apr. 19. SYnod of Dort ended date Mar. 3. Queen Anne died at Hampton Court P. Charles of Spain Crowned King of Portugal The Bohemians Austrians and Hungarians rebel against the Emperor date Jul. 17. BErnard Calvert of Andover went from Southwark to Callis this day and back again the same Peace with France Palatine of the Rhine styled King of Bohemia The French King's Subjects rebel against him date Jan. 20. A Parliament assembled in which the Lord Chancellor Bacon was outed and sent to the Tower G. Abbot Archbishop of Canterbury casually killed a Keeper in Bramshil Park date Mar. 30. ARchbishop of Spalato commanded to leave the Realm within twenty days English Treat with the Spaniards for the Restitution of the Palatinate date Feb. 17. Prince Charles embarks for Spain date May 7. Arrived there Peace between his Holiness and the King of Spain upon condition of restoring the Valtolin to his Holiness date Sep. 17. PRince left Spain date Octo. 5. Arrived at Portsmouth date 6 Entred London date 26 The fatal Vespers at Black-fryers date Mar. 13. King James enters into a War for the Recovery of the Palatinate This year Pope Gregory being dead Urban the VIII was chosen Pope THe Marriage with Franoe accorded Count Mansfield Shipwracked Amboyna's bloody Cruelty The Siege of Bredah date Mar. 27. KIng James died at Theobalds King Charles Proclaimed date 17 A great Plague at London whereof died 35417. King James removed to Denham House date May 1. A Match concluded between our King and the Daughter of France soon after which the Lady Henrietta Maria sets forth on her Journey towards England from Paris to Amiens date Jun. 8. King Charles calls his first Parliament date 14 King James Intombed at Westminster date 23 K. Charles's Royal Consort lands at Dover date 23 Marriage consummated at Canterbury date 27 Marriage declared at Whitehal King and Queen remove to Hampton-Court Doct. Montague questioned by the Parliament date Jul. 11. Parliament adjourned to Oxford date Aug. 1. Met at Oxford House of Commons in the Divinity-School date 7 Dissolved Michaelmas Term adjourned to Reading because of the Plague date Oct. 8. Cadiz Voyage date Feb. 2. King Charles the First Crowned at Westminster date 6 Parliament meet at Westminster Earl of Arundel committed but soon releas'd A League with Denmark Sweden and the States against Spain Williams Bishop of Lincoln Lord Keeper of the Great Seal displac't date 11. 17. Two Conferences at York-house about Arminian Tenets date Mar. 1. DUke of Buckingham charged with High Treason by the Earl of Bristol date 8 Makes his Defence but was Sequestred the Lords House Sir John Elliot and Sir Dudley Diggs committed to the Tower but soon released date 15 Parliament dissolved Wars Proclaimed by the French against the English Earl of Arundel confined to his House Earl of Bristol sent to the Tower date Aug. 17. King of Denmark routed by Tilly. Sir Francis Bacon Visc. of St. Albans died date Jun. 27. DUke of Buckingham Imbarked for the Isle of Rhee from Portsmouth date Jul. 21. Proclaimed his Manifesto date 23 Landed at the Isle date Aug. St. Martins Fort besieged date Sep. 20. S. Jo. Burroughs slain by a shot date Oct. 19. S. Martins Fort relieved by Marshal Schomberg Duke raised the Siege defeated and many Noble Englishmen slain Rochellers besieged by the Duke of Guise crave Aid of the English date Mar. 17. Parliament Convened at Westminster wherein the Petition of Right was granted by the King date Jul. 29. Parliament adjourned till the Twentieth of October and by Proclamation to January the Twentieth following date May 8. EArl of Denbigh set sail for the Relief of Rochel but failed date 13 Charles-Iames the first Son of King Charles the First born at Greenwich Stoadt an English Garison rendred to the Imperialists date Jun. 24 Doctor Lamb murthered in the Streets of London date 26 The City fined for Dr. Lambs death 6000 l. date 17 A Remonstrance with a Bill of Subsidies presented His Majesty date Jul. 26. Parliament Prorogued till October the Twentieth next Earl of Marlborough removed from his Office of Lord Treasurer Sir Richard Weston preferred Sir Thomas Wentworth Created a Baron Another Fleet designed for Rochel commanded by the Duke of Buckingham date Aug. 23. Duke of Buckingham basely murthered at Portsmouth by John Felton a discontented Officer date Sep. 8. The Fleet sail for Rochel from Portsmouth commanded by the Earl of Lindsey date 25 Duke of Buckingham's Funeral date Oct. 18. The Relief of Rochel attempted but unsuccessful by reason of contrary winds Rochel surrendred and called Borgo Maria. date Oct. 20. Parliament adjourned till January the Twentieth date Nov. 19. John Felton hanged at Tyburn his body carried to Portsmouth and there hanged in Chains for murthering the Duke of Buckingham date Jan. 20. The Parliament adjourned till the second of March following date Mar. 2. Dissolved date 18 Prince Charles-Iames died THe Marquess Huntly and others proclaimed Rebels in Scotland fly into England William Herbert Earl of Pembroke Lord Steward of the Kings houshold dies date Apr. 14. Peace with France concluded date May 20. Proclaimed date July 10. An Uproar in Fleetstreet upon a Rescue of one Billingham sometime a Captain at the Isle of Rhee from an Arrest by certain Templers Sir Robert Anstruther sent Embassador to the Emperour date May 29. THe Kings second Son born at whose Birth a remarkable Star appear'd at Noon-day date Jun. 27. Baptis'd at St. James's by Bishop Laud by the Name of Charles after K. Ch. 2. Dr. Leighton a Scot for a seditious Pamphlet intituled Sions Plea censured to have his Nose slit his Ears cropt and his Forehead branded which soon after was inflicted date Nov. 27. Peace with Spain proclaim'd date Mar. 11. Earl of Essex married to Mrs. Elizabeth Pawlet Prince Charles committed to the Care of the Countess of Dorset date Mar. 5. EArl of Castlehaven arraigned Beheaded on Tower-hill Sir Giles Alington Censured Lady Mary born SIgismund K. of Poland died St. Paul's
Regiment The person shot dead that assaulted him The Lords publish an Order for the quieting of the Irish. date 18 The Prince of Orange came to St. James's and his Forces to London date 19 The Prince of Orange visited the Queen Dowager at Sommerset-house and this day the Prince and Princess of Denmark came to Whitehall date 20 The Aldermen and Citizens of London waited on the Prince of Orange at St. James's date 21 The Prince of Orange published an Order to return the Arms into the publik Store and an Order about quartering of Soldiers date 22 The Lords Spiritual and Temporal assembled at Westminster and ordered F. Guine Esq to sign such Orders as were made by them date 23 The Prince of Orange ordered the French Ambassadour to leave England date 25 The Peers present to the Pr. of Orange two Addresses the first of Thanks c. and to desire his Highness to accept the Government till Jan. 22. next the second to issue out Letters to the Coroners to chuse Convention-men to sit Jan. 22. date 26 The Aldermen and Citizens of London agreed to the said Address date 29 The Prince of Orange gave his Answer to the said Addresses date 30 The Prince of Orange put out his Declaration authorising Sheriffs Justices c. to act the same day his Highness received the Sacrament at St. James's by the hands of the Bishop of London date Jan. 2. The Prince of Orange published a Declaration for the better collecting the Revenue date 3 The Lord Dartmouth with the Fleet came into the Downs date 5 The Prince of Orange published an Order for regular Election of Convention-men The Sedgmore Frigot lost nigh Plymouth date 6 Dr. Seth Ward Bishop of Sarum dyed date 7 Coll. John Darcy Heir to the Earl of Holderness dyed date 8 James Howard Earl of Suffolk dyed The Prince of Orange published a Declaration for quartering of Soldiers date 9 The Countess of Huntingdon was carried through London in order to her Interrment date 10 Scotland address the Prince of Orange to take their Government upon him till March next date 16 The Prince of Orange's Declaration for paying the Seamen date 19 The Prince of Orange's Order for paying and keeping the Soldiers in order date 22 The Convention met at Westminster the Marquess of Hallifax made Speaker of the Lords House and Mr. Powle of the Commons then they desired the Prince of Orange to take on him the Administration of the Government for a farther time also ordered that a Thanksgiving-day be kept Jan. 31. at London c. and Feb. 14. in all England The Prince of Orange sent a Letter to the House of Lords about settling the Government date Feb. 2. The Order to forbid Feb. 6. to be kept a Thanksgiving-day A great number of people go to Westminster to desire the Convention to crown the Prince and Princess of Orange date 4 The Lord Mayor published an Order to prevent the tumultuous meeting at Westminster date 6 The Prince of Orange's Proclamation to prevent the abuses in Forests date 7 The Lords in the Convention agreed with the Commons that the Throne was vacant and that the Prince and Princess of Orange ought to be King and Queen date 12 The Princess of Orange landed at White-hall date 13 The Prince and Princess of Orange proclaimed King and Queen of England France and Ireland by the name of William and Mary at London on the 19th at Rippon Beverly Lancaster Hartford Ware Royston Baldock Triâ—â— St. Albanes Stamford Alesbury Wendover Chesham Beaconsfield Rewsborrow Colebrook Burnham Ivingo Marlo c. the 18th at Bath Cardigan c. the 23d at York Taunton c. March 5. at Bridgewater Bristoll c. the 6th at Sandwich c. date 14 K. William put out a Proclamation for the collecting of the Revenue to continue as in December last date 16 K. William's Order in Council for alteration of the Royal Family's Names in the Common-Prayer date 18 K. William made a Speech to the Lords and Commons at Westminster date 21 The Bishop of London and the Clergy of the City waited on K. William at White-hall date 22 K. William's Declaration to order the Irish to lay down their Arms by April following date 23 K. William signed the Act for the sitting of the Parliament and after the King and Queen went to Hampton-Court date 26 Sir John Read's House was robbed at Bracket-hall in Hartfordshire date 28 A Proclamation for the discovery of Mr. Brent Another for bringing in Arms imbezelled date Mar. 2. Serj. Maynard Serj. Rawlinson and Sir Anthony Keck are made Commissioners of the Great Seal of England Henry Pollexfen Esq Attorney General Sir Geo. Treâ—y Sollicitor General Lord Willoughby Chancellour of the Dutchy Lord Lovelace Captain of the Band of Pensioners Lord Lucas chief Governour of the Tower of London date 4 The Earl of Sandwich his Funeral date 8 William Harbord Esq sworn of the Privy-Council The Brandenburghs got a Victory over the French at Nuis The Lords and Commons present an Address to stand by K. William with their Lives and Fortunes K. William desires their care of the Dutch Ireland and the Fleet. Arthur Herbert Esq John Earl of Carbury Sir Michael Wharton Bart. Sir Tho. Lee Bart. Sir John Chichesly Sir John Lowther Bart. of White-haven and William Sacheveril Esq Commissioners for the Admiralty date Mar. 9. Dr. Gilbert Burnet elected Bishop of Sarum in the place of Dr. S. Ward deceased and consecrated at Fulham by the Bishops of London Winchester Lincoln Landaff St. Asaph and Carlile date 12 The City of London made an Address to K. William Charles Sedly Esq of Southfleet in Kent Knighted K. James II. arrived at Kingsale in Ireland and on the 24th entred Dublin on Horseback and the next day published three Proclamations date 16 K. William made a Speech in the House of Lords and passed two Acts. The Parliament addressed the King to put his Proclamation out against the Soldiers that disserted The Sheriffs of all Counties of England were appointed by K. William A Proclamation for Crowning K. William and Q. Mary and Proclaimed at London on the 20th for the Coronation to be on the 11th of April next The Convention of Scotland met and chose Duke Hamilton Speaker and on the 23d sent their Answer to K. William's Letter by the Lord Rosse date 17 Sir John Chapman Lord Mayor of London dyed date 18 Sir John Berry came into the Downs with a Squadron of Men of War date 20 The Lord Lieutenants of all the Counties of England appointed by K. William date 21 Alderman Pilkington chose Lord Mayor of London for the remainder of the year K. William signed the Act for a present Aid of 412000 l. date Mar. 27. THE Lord Cooâ— made Treasurer and Receiver General to Q. Mary date 30 Being Easter day Sir Geo. Lockhart was shot dead as he came from Church at Edenburgh he was Lord President of the Sessions of Scotland date Apr. 1. A
Cavendish for the King and demolished date Mar. 26. SIr Hugh Cholmondley declared for the King and Scarborough delivered to His Majesty date 29 Sir Tho. Fairfax defeated at Bramham Moor. date Apr. 3. Burningham taken by Prince Rupert at which the E. of Denbigh received his Deaths wound date 8 Prince Rupert entered Litchfield The Moorelanders of Staffordshire got together in a body were taken up by Col. Gett for the Parliaments service and call'd Gett's Brigade date 11 Young Hotham routed at Ancaster by Collon Cavendish date 21 The Close at Litchfield surrendred to P. Rupert date 17 Essex sat down with his Army before Reading date 22 The King marched from Oxon to Wallingford for the Relief of Reading date 25 The skirmish at Cavecham Bridge date 26 Reading surrendred to the Earl of Essex by Col. Feilding date May 1. The Forces of Reading marcht out in warlike manner to Oxford date 3 Cheap-side Cross pull'd down date 6 James Earl of Northampton routed some of the Parliament Forces at Middleton Cheiny field near Banbury date 8 Warder Castle surrendred to the Rebels Monmouth the like date 16 The Rebels defeated at Stratton in Devonshire by the Lord Hopton date 21 The King's Forces defeated at Wakefield date 30 Master Rob. Yeomans and Mr. George Bouchier Citizens of Bristol executed at Bristol for their Loyalty by Col. Nathan Fiennes date 31 A pretended Plot against the Cities of London and Westminster discovered date Jun. The Queen delivered at Oxford of the Lady Catharine who dyed soon after date 5 Taunton and Bridgewater delivered to the Rebels date 6 The Solemn League and Covenant taken by the Parliament date 13 The Rebels defeated at Dunington by Col. Cavendish date 15 The Solemn League c. taken throughout Lond. date 16 The Queen came to Newark P. Rupert beat up the Parliaments Quarters at Postcomb and Chinner in Oxfordshire date 18 Obtained a great victory in Chalgrove Field In this Fight Col. Hampden one of the Five Members received his mortal wound being the place he first drew up his Men to put the Ordinance for the Militia in execution date 22 Howley House taken by the E. of Newcastle date 23 Tamworth Castle yielded date 24 Col. Hampden died date 30 Fairfax defeated on Adderton Heath by the Earl of Newcastle date July 1. Middleton's Horse and Dragoons routed at Padbury near Buckingham by Sir Charles Lucas being accidentally discovered coming to surprise Sir Charles in his Quarters by Mr. Paul Terry then a Soldier now an honest Citizen of London date 2 Bradford besieged by the Earl of Newcastle Bradford taken and Hallifax and Denton-house quitted by the Rebels Burton upon Trent taken by the Lord Jermin date 5 Master Tompkins and Chaloner executed for their Loyalty to his Majesty Lands-down Hill Fight where Sir Bev. Greenvill was slain date 6 The Lord Gray of Wark Mr. Darley and Sir William Armine ordered by the Parliament to be sent to invite the Scots to their Assistance date 11 P. Rupert met the Q. at Stratford upon Avon date 13 The King and Queen met at Edgehil Lord Wilmot and Earl of Carnarvan gave a great defeat to Sir William Waller on Roundway Down date 24 His Highness P. R. sate down before Bristol date 26 The Outworks gained City and Castle surrendred to him date 27 Sir William Waller Voted General of the Flying Army date 30 Gainsborough surrendred to the Rebels date Aug. 1. His Majesty set out from Oxford to Bristol date 2 Dorchester yielded to the Earl of Carnarvan Basing-house first attempted date 9 Portland reduced Weymouth and Melcomb submitted date 10 Glocester besieged and summoned by the King's Forces date 16 The King came back to Oxford date 18 The King went to Glocester date Aug. 20. The Earls of Holland and Bedford return to the King date 26 An Act of Convocation in Scotland for putting that Kingdom into a posture of Defence The Covenant sent from Scotland and read in Parliament date 28 Beverly taken by the Earl of Newcastle date Sep. 2 3. Bidleford Appleford and Barnstaple surrendred to the King date 4 Exeter taken by Prince Maurice date 5 The King raised his Siege at Glocester date 6 Organs and Windows in Windsor-Chapel defaced Sir John Hotham brought to the Bar of the house of Commons Young Hotham brought to the Bar of the House of Commons Waller routed at Winchester date Sep. 10. The Siege of Glocester rais'd by Essex date 11 An Ordinance for the Excise passed both Houses date 15 Cessation of Arms in Ireland date 16 Lynne yielded to the Earl of Manchester date 17 Prince Rupert with His Majesties Horse gave a great defeat to the Rebels near Auburn in Wiltshire date 20 His Majesty routed the Rebels near Newbury and Emborne Heath in which action were slain the most valiant Earls of Carnarvan and Sunderland and Lord Visc. Faulkland date 21 Prince Rupert in pursuit of them fell upon their Rear at Theale beat them into Reading but staid not long there date 23 His Majesty returned to Oxford The National Covenant taken by the House of Commons at St. Margaret's Westminster Earl of Essex returned to London date Oct. 3. Reading Garrisoned by the King date 6 Dartmouth surrendred to Prince Maurice date 15 House of Lords took the Covenant at the Abbey in Westminster date 17 The King's Proclamation Prohibiting Trade with London and other places in Arms against him date 31 The Marquess of Hertford installed Chancellor of Oxford date Nov. 11. An Ordinance authorizing the new counterfeited Great Seal date 21 His Majesty declared against it Sir William Armin c. arrived at Edenburgh sent by the Parliament to hasten the Scots Invasion of England date 27 Daniel Kniveton put to death at London for serving his Majesty's Writ one of his Majesty's Messengers date Dec. 4. Hawarden Castle yielded to the King date 9 Arundel Castle to the Lord Hopton date 12 Beeston Castle taken for the King date 21 Lapely House likewise date 25 Grafton House also date 28 Crew House in Cheshire taken for the King Colonel Nathanael Fienes sentenced in a Court of War to be hanged for a Coward date Jan. 3. Marq. Hamilton sent prisoner to Pendennis date 6 Arundel Castle yielded to Sir Will. Waller date 16 The Scots invaded England date 22 The Members of Parliament assembled at Oxford being summoned by the King Sir Thomas Byron died at Oxford The Scots crossed Tine date 25 Sir Thomas Fairfax and Mitton routed at Drayton in Shropshire by Prince Rupert date Feb. 13. Hopton Castle taken for the King date 18 Warder Castle the like date Mar. 21. Newark relieved by Prince Rupert and Sir John Meldrum with 7000. men totally routed upon which Gainsborough Lincoln and Sleeford were quitted by the Rebels date 23 Sturton surrendred to the King date Mar. 29. BRandon or Chericondown Fight date Apr. 3. Longford House in Shropshire surrendred to Prince Rupert Lord John Stuart died at Abbington date 5 Interred at Oxford date 6 Tongue-Castle
landed in Scotland date 12 The English advance towards Scotland date 21 Cromwel and the Army came to Barwick date 26 Fairfax laid down his Commission date Jul. 18. Doctor Levens suffered date 31 The King's Children ordered to Carisbroke Castle date Aug. 10. The King's Statue in the Old Exchange broken down by the Usurpers date Sep. 3. The Scots Army routed at Dunbar date 8 The Princess Eliz. died at Carisbroke Castle date 24 Interred at Newport in the Isle of Wight Edenborough Castle deliver'd to the English by Dundas the Governour date Jun. 1. Charles II. Crown'd at Schoon in Scotland date Mar. 4. Sir Henry Hide beheaded date 29 BRown Bushel beheaded for delivering Scarborough to the King date Jul. 22. Mr. Christopher Love a noted Presbyterian Minister and Mr. Gibbons beheaded on Tower-hill for a Plot against the usurped Government date Aug. 8. The Scotch Army entred into England date 22 The Scotch Army came to Worcester date Sep. 3. Were defeated at Worcester date 13 The Scotch Prisoners brought to London and five hundred Pounds offered to any that would detect his Majesty King Charles the Second date Oct. 2. K. Charles II. safely landed at New-haven in France date 15 The Earl of Darby beheaded at Bolton date 20 Sir Timothy Fetherstonhaugh beheaded at Chester date 22 Jersey Island taken date 29 The Isle of Man surrendred date Nov. Corn Castle in Guernsey surrendred date Jan. 11. Barbado's the like date Jun. 19. A Fight in the Downs between the English and Dutch date Sept. 5. The French Fleet beaten by the English date 6 Dunkirk taken by the Spaniard date Nov. 15. Blake worsted by the Dutch date Feb. 18 19 20. A terrible Fight near the Isles of Wight and Portland and the Dutch beaten The English Fleet in the Levant worsted by the Dutch date Apr. 20. THe Rump Parliament turned out by the Army that had sat twelve Years six Months and seventeen Days date Jul. 29 30. A third great Fight betwixt the English and Dutch Little Convention began commonly called Barbones Parliament date Aug. 8. John Lilburn tryed and quitted date 25 An Act set forth for marrying by Justices of the Peace date Dec. 12. The Speaker and the most part leave the House and surrender their Power to Oliver Cromwel who takes upon him the Stile of Protector date Feb. 8. Protector so called feasted at Grocers-Hall by the City date 27 Lord Gray of Grooby Prisoner to Windsor Castle date Mar. 12. An Insurrection of the Loyal Party at Salisbury and other parts of the West of England dispers'd date Apr. 5. PEace concluded with the Hollander date 15 A Fleet under the Command of Sir W. Pen sent by Cromwel to the West-Indies date Jul. 10. Mr. Vowel executed date 11 Don Patalcon Sa of Portugal and Col. Gerrard beheaded on Tower-hill date Mar. 30. JAmes Duke of Lenox dies Archbishop of Armagh dies date Apr. 21. Major General Hains slain before St. Domingo date May. 9. Colonel Penruddock and others executed date 10 The English Fleet takes the Island of Jamaica from the Spaniard date Mar. 28. MIles Sindercom one of O. Cromwel's Guard sentenced to die for plotting his death Having poyson'd himself in the Tower wâ—â— stak'd on Tower-hill date Oct. 3. River of Thames ebbed and flowed â—wice in three hours date Jun. 5. DOctor Harvey died date Oct. 23. Mardike surrendred to the French and put in the possession of the English date Jun. 17. DUnkirk taken by the English date July 8. Sir Henry Slingsby and Doctor Hâ—wiâ— beheaded on Tower-hill date Sep. 3. The Grand Usurper Cromwel died date 4 Richard Cromwel proclaimed Protector date Nov. 23. Oliver Cromwel's pompous Funeral date Jan. 7. A Convention called Dick's Parliament met at Westminster date Apr. 7. A Representation to Richard Cromwel published by the Officers of the Army date 2 Richard Cromwel's Party deserting him he consented to dissolve his Parliament After which himself had a quietus est date 25 The House of Commons shut up and entrance denied the Members date May 7. The Rump sat again date 16 White-hall and Somerset-house Voted by them to be sold. date Aug. 1. An Insurrection in Cheshire headed by Sir George Booth now Lord de la Mere. date 6 Lambert advances with his Forces against Sir George Booth Desborough advances towards the West date 19 23. Sir George Booth routed and taken Prisoner at Newport Pagnel date 24 Sir George Booth committed to the Tower and Chrik Castle surrendred A Proclamation against Mr. I. Mordant since Viscount Mordant and others suspected to be ingaged with Sir George Booth date Oct. 12. An Act so called appointing seven Commissioners for government of the Army date 13 The Rump Parliament turned out again by Lambert date 14 Fleetwood nominated Commander in Chief by the Army date 20 General Monk signified his dislike of the Armies proceedings and advanced out of Scotland towards England date 31 Bradshaw that bold Villain and Traytor died date Nov. 3. Lambert advanced with his Forces towards General Monk date Dec. 5. Tumults in London occasioned by the Apprentices delivering a Petition to the Lord Mayor to use his Endeavours for a Free Parliament wherein many were slain by Col. Hewsons Soldiers date 26 The Rump Parliament re-admitted date 28 Windsor Castle surrendred to the Rump Parliament date Jan. 2. The Rump Parliament Ordered an Oath for the Abjuration of the Title of his Majesty and the whole Line of King James They proclaim pardon to Lambert and all others that should submit to them by the 9. of Jan. upon which his Forces dispers'd themselves General Monk arriv'd at Newcastle date 7 Col. Morley made Lieutenant of the Tower date 16 Tho. Scot and Luke Robinson ordered to meet General Monk and congratulate his Arrival date 17 The Old Army quartered in the City date 20 Three Commissioners sent from the City to Gen. Monk date Feb. 3. Gen. Monk came to Lond. with his Army being petitioned by all the Counties which he march'd through for a Free-Parliament date 9 General Monk pulled down the Gates and Portcullisses of London by order of the Rump Parliament date 11 General Monk dissatisfied with the proceedings of the Rump Parliament withdraws with his Army into London The City receives him with Boneâ—ires c. date 21 The Secluded Members restored date Mar. 15. The long Parliament dissolved and another called to be holden at Westminster Apr. 25. 1660. date 16 date Apr. 11. LAmbert escaped out of the Tower His Majesty's gracious Letters and Declaration dated from Breda date 14 date 21 Lambert proclaimed Traytor date 22 Taken near Daventry by Col. Ingolsby date 24 Lambert brought to London and committed to the Tower date 25 The Parliament met at Westminster date May 1. His Majesty's gracious Letters and Declaration read in the House presented by Sir John Greenvil After which followed seveal Resolves in order to his Majesty's speedy Return to his People The like gracious Letters and Declaration to General Monk
date 2 The like to the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen date 3 His Majesty's Letters and Declaration to the Fleet. Upon the reading of which the L. Montague and the whole Fleet submitted joyfully Easter-Term adjourn'd till Quinque Pasch. being May 8. date 7 Charles the First his Statue set up again in Guild-hall-yard date 8 His Majesty King Charles the Second most joyfully proclaimed in London and Westminster and afterwards all his Dominions over His Majesty K. Charles the Second left Breda date 16 Came to the Hague date 23 Imbarked with the Dukes of York and Gloucester for England date 25 Happily landed at Dover where the Lord General Monk and some part of the Army attended him with several voluntier Troops of the Nobility and Gentry Thence to Canterbury date 28 To Rochester date 29 Made His magnificent Entry through his City of London to his Palace of White-hall date Jan. 11. William Outred that famous Mathematician died date 25 Sir John Robinson made Licutenant of the Tower of London date Jul. 5. His Majesty is magnificently entertained at Guild-hall by the City date 12 General George Monk for those Signal and Eminent Services performed by him for the King and Kingdom created Duke of Albemarle c. And Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter date 13 Albemarle took his place in the House of Peers Henry Earl of St. Albans went Ambassador into France date 26 Col. Edward Montague Admiral at Sea for his good Services created Earl of Sandwich c. and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter and took his place in the House of Peers date 28 The Marquess of Ormond the like as Earl of Brecknock date Aug. An Ambassador from Denmark date Sep. 10. Peace with Spain proclaimed date 13 The Parliament adjourned till November the sixth next having passed an Act for disbanding the Army as also an Act of Indemnity The Regicides excepted out of the pardon The Prince de Ligne Ambassador from Spain came to London Henry Duke of Gloucester died date 23 His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to meet the Princess Royal of Orange date 25 The Princess Royal came to London date Oct. 9. The Regicides indicted at Hicks's-hall date 10 Their Tryal began at the Old-Baily date 13 Thomas Harrison one of them hang'd drawn and quartered at Charing Cross. date 15 John Carew executed in the like manner being another date 16 John Cook and Hugh Peters two more executed in the same manner date 17 Thomas Scot Gregory Clement Adrian Scroop and Jo. Jones executed in the same place and manner date 19 Daniel Axtel and Francis Hacker only hang'd at Tybourn date 27 His Majesty went to meet his Mother the Queens Majesty date Nov. 2. His Majesty returned with his Royal Mother the Princess Henrietta and Prince Edward of the Rhine date 6 The Lords and Commons met again date 24 The Princess Royal of Orange died date 29 The Parliament dissolved and the same day the Princess of Orange was interred in Henry the Seventh's Chapel date Jan. 1. The Parliament met in Scotland Charles the First Son of the Duke of York born and christened was created Duke of Cambridge date 2 The Queen Mother with the Princess Henrietta set forward for France date 6 Venner and his party in Arms in the City of London dispersed date 9 They appear again but are soon totally routed divers of them slain and Venner their chief Captain with several others taken date 17 Venner and nineteen of his Confederates arraign'd date 29 Venner and Hoâ—gekins executed in Coalman-street Prichard and Oxmin at Woodstreet end date 21 Several others of them about Nine or Ten in other places date 25 The Solemn League and Covenant rescinded in Scotland by the Parliament Who declare the power of the Militia in his Majesty The Parliament in Scotland pass an Act for the Attainder of the Marquess of Argile The Queen Mother and the Princess Henrietta imbarked for France date 30 The Carcases of O. Cromwel H. Ireton and I. Bradshaw hang'd at Tybourn and buried under the Gallows Their Heads set on Westminster-Hall date Feb. 5. The Earl of Southampton sworn Lord High Treasurer of England date 13 Argyle brought to his Tryal date 14 The late Army wholly disbanded date Mar. 6. The Parliament in Ireland Dissolved date 9 The Writs for Summoning of a Parliament in England to convene on May 8. 1661. were sealed date Feb. 27. Cardinal Mazarine that great Minister of state in France remov'd by death date Apr. 13. HIs Majesty issued out Writs for the assembling a Convocation date 19 Sixty eight Knights of the Bath Created to attend his Majesty at his Coronation according to Custom date 22 The Lord Chancellor Hide Created Earl of Clarendon Arthur Lord Capel made Earl of Essex with four Earls more and six new Barons date 22 His Majesty 's magnificent proceeding from the Tower through London to Whitehal towards his Coronation date 23 Charles the Second Crowned at Westminster date May 7. A General Muster of the Forces of the City of London in Hide Park consisting of two Regiments of Horse and Twelve Regiments of Foot date 8 The Parliament began at Westminster wherein the House of Lords were restored to their antient Privileges The Convocation likewise began The Parliament began in Ireland date 11 The Body of the Noble Marquess of Montross taken up and Interred in great State date 17 Elizabeth Q. of Bohemia arrived at London date 22 The Solemn League and Covenant burnt in London and Westminster and afterwards all England over by Order of the Parliament date 24 The Marquess of Argyle condemn'd in Scotland for High Treason and Sentenc'd to death date 27 Beheaded at Edenburgh date 28 The Writing called The Act for the Tryal of His late Majesty Charles the First burnt by Order of Parliament in Westminster-Hall date Jun. 7. The Funerals of Sir C. Lucas and Sir G. Lisle solemnly celebrated at Colchester date July 12. Lord Mounson Sir H. Mildmay and Mr. Wallop sentenc'd by the House of Commons to be drawn on Sledges from the Tower to Tyburn and back again as a yearly Penance on the day of the late King's Murther date July 14. The Liturgy of the Church of England first read in the French Tongue at the French Church in the Savoy date 30 The Parliament adjourned till November the twentieth next Passed An Act declaring the Militia His Majesty's An Act for the safety of His Majesty's Person c. date Sep. 30. Happened that remarkable Encounter between the French Ambassador and the Spanish for precedency at the publick entry of Count Brohe Ambassador Extraordinary from Sweden to England on Tower-Hill date Oct. 8. His Majesty by Proclamation established the Council of the Marches of Wales Earl of Carbery first President date Nov. 4. James Duke of Ormond made Lord Lieutenant of Ireland date 19 John James arraigned for Treason date 20 The Parliament sate again wherein the Lords Spiritual were restored
Octabis S. Martini Adjourned from Westminster to Oxford by His Majesty's Proclamation date 24 The Dutch Fleet returned to Harbor date 29 Sir Thomas Bloodworth sworn Lord Major of London at the outmost Gate of the Bulwark by Sir John Robinson Lieutenant of the Tower by vertue of His Majesty's Commission to him directed The Parliament Prorogued from Oxford to Westminster to sit February the twentieth next date Nov. 18. The several Courts of Justice sate in the Schools at Oxford date 28 The Duke of Albemarle went to Oxford date Dec. 5. The Duke of Albemarle returned to London from Oxford date Jan. 14. His Majesty set out His Proclamation for removing the Receipt of His Majesty's Exchequer from Nonsuch to Westminster His Majesty ordered the next Term to be kept at Windsor The Parliament Prorogued from February the twentieth to April three and twentieth next date 17 His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Hampton Court The French King set out his Declaration of War against England date 29 Sir Christopher Mings set sail with the Fleet under his command for the Downs date Feb. 1. His Majesty and his Royal Highness arrived at London after so long absence to the great joy of the Inhabitants date 2 Mings with his Squadron in the Downs The Lord Major and Sheriffs of London waited upon His Majesty and Royal Highness with the Complement of the City in an humble welcome for their happy return date 3 His Majesty issued out His Writs for Re-adjourning the Term from Windsor to be held on the ninth instant at London date 6 His Majesty's Fleet commanded by Sir Christopher Mings came to the Downs the Dutch having sailed home Sir Jeremy Smith His Majesty's Admiral in the Mediteâ—ranean passed this way by Cadiz date 7 Sir Thomas Clifford arrived at White-hall from his Ambassy in Sweden date 8 The English Fleet under the command of Admiral Mings chased the Dutch into the Weilings date 9 According to the Writs of Re-adjourments the Courts of Justice sate in Westminster-hall date 10 His Majesty declared War against the French Mountjoy Earl of Newport died at Oxford date 17 Her Majesty arrived at White-hall from Oxford date 20 The Parliament met according to the Prorogation and further prorogued till April the three and twentieth next coming Sir Christopher Mings sailed out of the Downs towards the Coasts of Flanders date 26 Launched at Harwich a third Rate Ship named the Rupert date 27 The Earl of Sandwich set forward on his Ambassage extraordinary for Spain Sir Christopher Mings with his Fleet at the Mouth of the Elve date 28 A Deputation from the French Church in the Savoy attended His Majesty with the humble thanks of that Church for his great protection and indulgence expressed towards them in his late Declaration against the French date Mar. 8. His Majesty and Royal Highness parted from White-hall for Audley-end date 15 Sir Jeremy Smith with his Squadron at Tangier date 22 Launched at Yarmouth a fifth Rate Frigat named the Sweepstakes date 27 LAunched at Deptford a stout Ship of Sixty four Guns named the Defiance in the presence of His Majesty who conferred the honour of Knighthood on Captain Robert Holmes designed to command her date Apr. 6. His Majesty issued out His Proclamation for further Proroguing the Parliament from the three and twentieth instant till September the eighteenth next following date 17 Sir Gilbert Talbot His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary late to Denmark arrived at Whitehall from thence date 20 Peace concluded by the States with the Bishop of Munster date 21 His Majesty set forth His Proclamation commanding Colonel John Desborough Colonel Thomas Kelsey and several others Officers in the late disbanded Army to return into England by the two and twentieth of July next or else to stand guilty and be attainted of High Treason Sir Jeremy Smith with his Squadron arrived at Plimouth from the Streights date 23 Prince Pupert and the Duke of Albemarle His Majesty's Generals at Sea for this Summers expedition went this day towards the Fleet to enter upon their Command The Parliament met and were actually Prorogued according to His Majesty's Proclamation till September the eighteenth next The Foundation Stone laid of a Grammar-School at Mere in by Thomas Andrews Esquire the Builder and Endower thereof date 26 This day were Indicted and Convicted at the Old-Baily London Iohn Rathbone and some others Officers in the late Disbanded Army for conspiring against the Royal Person of His Majesty In order to which they had laid their Plot for the surprise of the Tower the killing of the Lord General And the better to effect their design the City of London was to have been fired The third of September next was pitched upon for the attempt as being found by Lilies Almanack as they construed it to a lucky day Evidence against them being very clear they were found guilty of High Treason and hang'd drawn and quarter'd at Tyburn date 29 The French Protestants of Dublin having the favour to have a Church granted them in that City this day met in their first Assembly where my Lord Lieutenant honour'd them with his presence The Lord Morley arraign'd at Westminster by his Peers and found guilty of man-slaughter for the death of Mr. Hastings his Lordship had the benefit of his Clergy the Lord Chancellor Hide was Lord Steward for the Trial. date May. 3. His Majesty and Royal Highness went to see the Fleet in the Buoy in the Nore date 6 Returned to White-hall date 19 The Lord Bellasis arrived at White-hall from Tangier date 23 Prince Rupert and the Duke of Albemarle with His Majesty's Fleet under their Command set sail from the Buoy in the Nore and arrived at the Gun-fleet date 24 The Lord Hollis arrived at White-hall from his Ambassy in France date 26 27. The Duke of Albemarle with that part under his command at the back of the Goodwins arrived in the Downs date 28 The Earl of Sandwich His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary to the Crown of Spain arrived at Madrid date 31 The Duke of Albemarle set sail from the Downs date Jun. 1. This day he discovered the whole Dutch Fleet about ninety capital Ships near the Coast of Flanders made up to them and ingaged them date 2 Prince Rupert passed by Dover towards the Gun-fleet with his Squadron to joyn with the Duke of Albemarle date 3 Prince Rupert joyned with the Duke The Royal Prince unhappily stranded on the Galloper and burnt by the Dutch The Commander Sir George Aschough taken prisoner and carried to Holland date 4 The Ingagement continued in which Sir Fretchevile Hollis lost his Arm. date 6 This day his Majesty had the confirmation of a happy Victory obtained the fourth instant against the United Naval Force of the States General by his Majesty's Fleet under the Command of his Highness Prince Rupert and the Duke of Albemarle after a sharp Ingagement of three days in two of which the Duke of Albemarle maintained the
fight with fifty Ships against eighty odd Ships of the Enemy date 10 The Generals with the whole Fleet at the Buoy in the Nore and this day died that valiant Sea-man Sir Christopher Mings date 11 Lord Douglass and his Regiment arrived at Rye from France There was launched at Deptfort the Loyal London carrying an hundred Guns built at the charge of the City of London for the service of His Majesty Launched at Blackwall a Ship named the Warspight date 12 The Earl of Ossery sworn of His Majesty's most honourable Privy Council date 16 His Majesty and Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to view his Fleet. date 21 Henry Coventry Esquire arrived at White-hall from his Ambassy to Sweden date 26 Died at Madrid Sir Rich. Fanshaw Ambassador in that Court from the King of England date 27 The Lord George Flemming the Lord Peter Julius Coyet Ambassadors Extraordinary from the Crown of Sweden made their publick Entry through the City of London date 28 The Dutch Fleet hovering about the North Foreland date Jul. 3. About the Longsands date 4 Her Royal Highness brought to bed of a Son date 7 Gayland utterly routed and defeated by Taffaletta near Tangier date 19 The English Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert and Duke of Albemarle sailed from the Buoy in the Nore date 25 29. There was obtained by His Majesty's Fleet under the command of Prince Rupert and the Duke of Albemarle a manifest and undoubted victory against the whole Dutch Fleet who were most shamefully chased into their Harbours The Lord Willoughby Governor of the Caribbee Islands for His Majesty was unfortunately lost in a Hurricane near Martineco date Aug. 4. The English Fleet before the Maes in Scheveling date 6 Before the Texel date 7 The memorable action of Sir Robert Holmes in burning and destroying above 150. sail of Dutch Ships in the Fly most of them richly laden As also the Town of Bandaris upon the Island of Schelling containing at least one thousand Houses date 14 A solemn thanksgiving kept in London and Westminster for the late victory and successes against the Dutch to be kept by the rest of the Kingdom the 23. instant date 5 The whole English Fleet arrived at Southwould-Bay from the Coast of Holland date Sep. 1. The Dutch Fleet passed by Dover the English Fleet making all the sail after them in sight date 2 About one of the Clock this Morning a sudden and lamentable Fire broke out in the City of London beginning in a place called Pudding-Lane near New-Fishstreet which burnt down and consumed in the space of four days the greatest part of that City date 7 The Duke of Albemarle arrived at Whitehall from the Fleet leaving his Highness Prince Rupert the sole command of the Fleet in his absence date 8 The Dutch Fleet weighed from Bulloign-Road and stood for their own Coast. date 12 Prince Pupert in St. Hellens Road. His Majesty set forth his Declaration shewing his Princely care and Royal intention for the speedy Restauration of the City of London date 18 The Parliament met according to their Prorogation His Majesty's Fleet under Prince Rupert sailed by Dover-Road Three or four French Men of War separated from the rest of their Fleet fell amongst some of our Fleet of which we took one Ship of fifty four brass Guns and Captain De Roche Prisoner The Earl of Ossery being called by His Majesty's Writ to the House of Peers this day took his place date Oct. 5. His Highness Prince Rupert arrived at Whitehall having left his Majesty's Fleet at the Buoy in the Nore date 10 This day was kept very solemnly a day of Fasting and Humiliation in consideration of the late dreadful Fire in the City of London date 12 The Parliament voted another Supply to His Majesty of Eighteen hundred thousand pounds sterling date 19 War declared against the King of Denmark date Nov. 8. The Vice-Admiral of Denmark a Ship of Fifty two Guns was taken by some of His Majesty's Frigats on the Coast of Scotland date 9 A violent fire hapned in His Majesty's Horse Guard-House in the Tiltyard but soon happily quenched date 20 This day was observed in the Cities of London and Westminster a day of Thanksgiving to God for asswaging the late Contagion and Plague in the said Cities date 27 Several Rebellious People in Scotland being got together to the number of fifteen hundred having committed several hostilities and rebellious pranks against His Majesty's good Subjects were this day discomfitted and totally routed by His Majesty's Forces in that Kingdom date 28 Sir Thomas Clifford made Comptroller of His Majesty's Houshold and admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council Decemb. 5. date Dec. 3. James Duke of Cambridge eldest Son of his Royal Highness installed into the Order of the Garter date 7 Ten of the late Rebels in Scotland executed at Edenbourgh date 12 Robert Earl of Lindsey Lord High-Chamberlain of England sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council Captain Robinson with the Squadron under his command took and destroyed three Dutch men of War near the Texel date Feb. 5. The St. Patrick taken by the Dutch off of Portsmouth deserted by her own Fireship date 8 This day His Majesty went to the House of Peers and was Graciously pleased to pass among others 1. An Act for the Rebuilding of London 2. An Act for erecting a Court of Judicature for determining of differences arising touching Houses burnt and demolished by reason of the late Fire in London After which the Parliament was Prorogued to October the tenth next date 13 The Earl of Bridgewater sworn of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy-Council date Mar. 7. Captain Seely Captain of the Fireship that deserted the Patrick was this day shot to death aboard his own Vessel date 8 A Proclamation issued for the apprehension of the Duke of Buckingham date 16 Captain Utbert arrived from the Streights with the Squadron under his command and seven Prizes at Plimouth date 25 DIed the Earl of Cleveland Captain of His Majesty's Band of Pensioners his charge conferred on the Lord Bellasis date 30 Was launched in the Forest of Dean a stout Frigat named the St. David of Sixty Guns date Apr. 17. The Commissioners impowered by a command under the Great Seal of England according to His Majesty's promise to both Houses of Parliament for taking the account of the several sums of Moneys assigned to His Majesty during the present important Wars sate this day the first time date 26 The Ambassadors Extraordinary from Sweden this day took their parting leave of His Majesty date 29 The Lord Hollis and Henry Coventry Esquire Ambassadors Extraordinary designed by His Majesty for the Treaty at Breda set forward on their Ambassy date 30 Several Squadrons of Dutch Ships attempted Burnt Island in Scotland but beaten off with loss date May 16. This Evening died at his House in new Southampton Buildings Thomas Earl of Southampton Lord High-Treasurer
Painter burnt in his Bed at his House behind the Exchange with two Children and two Servants date Aug. 17. A signal Victory obtained by Captain Beach and some more of His Majesty's Ships near Cape Spartel against the Algerines in which were destroyed six lusty Ships of Algiers date Sep. 10. Peace concluded between England and Spain in America was this day ratified at Madrid date 26 Captain Pierce and his Lieutenant late Captain of the Sapphire according to the sentence of a Court Martial for losing the said Ship cowardly were executed aboard the Dragon at Deptford date Oct. 24. The two Houses of Parliament met again at Westminster according to their Adjournment date 30 This day arrived at Whitehall his Highness the Prince of Orange date Nov. 3. Sir Thomas Allen arrived from the Streights in the Plimouth leaving the command of His Majesty's Fleet there to Sir Edward Spragge date 10 The Lord Major with the Sheriffs and Aldermen of London complemented his Highness the Prince of Orange with his welcome to England date Dec. 6. His Highness the Prince was entertained by the Lord Major and the City of London at Dinner at Drapers-Hall A bold and barbarous attempt was made upon the person and life of his Grace the Duke of Ormond before Clarendon House by six persons mounted and armed forcing him out of his Coach and endeavouring to have carried him away along with them date 18 The Prince of Orange went to Windsor date 19 20. Thence to Oxford Where he was pleased to accept of a Degree from that University date 21 Returned to London date 30 A great fire at Wapping date Feb. 9. Her Royal Highness was brought to Bed this day of a Daughter date 13 The Prince of Orange parted from Whitehall in order to his return for Holland date Mar. 6. His Majesty being in the House of Peers was pleased to give the Royal Assent to several Bills one was An Act to prevent malicious maiming and wounding date 12 The Church of St. Paul in Shadwel formerly belonging to the Parish of Stepney being made lately Parochial was this day Consecrated by John Lord Bishop of Rochester Commissioned thereto by the Lord Bishop of London date 31 DIed at the Palace of St. James's after a long indisposition her Royal Highness Ann Dutchess of York Was launched at Portsmouth a stout and large Frigat of above one hundred Guns named the Royal James date Apr. 1. His Majesty returned to Whitehall from New Market whither he went the twenty fourth past date 5 This evening was Interred at Westminster Abbey the Corps of her Highness Ann Dutchess of York in a Vault on the South-side of Henry the Seventh's Chapel date 6 Sailed out of the Downs for Jamaica two of His Majesty's Frigats in one of which was imbarked Sir Thomas Linch His Majesty's Deputy-Governour for that Island date 22 His Majesty being present in the House of Peers with the usual solemnities gave His Royal consent to several Bills After which the Parliament was Prorogued till the sixteenth of April next date 25 This night hapned a violent Fire in the City of Oxford in a Street called Grand Pool which consumed in few hours above forty dwelling Houses date May 5. Died at Whitehall Edward Earl of Manchester Lord-Chamberlain of the Houshold date 9 Lieutenant Col. Blood and others attempted to carry away the Royal Crown out of the Tower of London date 10 This day was performed by Sir Edward Spragge and his Squadron that gallant and successful enterprise in destroying and burning ten Ships of War of Algiers at Bugia date 13 Henry Earl of St. Albans preferred to the Dignity and Office of Lord-Chamberlain to His Majesty date 18 Sir Matthew Hale late Lord Chief-Baron of the Court of the Exchequer took his Seat in the Court of the Kings Bench as Lord Chief-Justice of that Court in the room of Judge Keeling lately deceas'd date 23 Sir Edward Turner late Speaker of the Honourable House of Commons was this day sworn Lord Chief-Baron of the Court of the Exchequer date 26 A dreadful fire at St. Chatharines nigh the Tower date 27 His Majesty parted from Whitehall to Windsor date Jun. 7. The University of Cambridge having chosen the Duke of Buckingham their Chancellor this day the Vice-Chancellor and the Body of the University attended his Grace at York-House in the Strand and was presented with the Statutes and Patent of that University and was admitted with the usual Ceremonies date 8 Died at Richmond Edgar Duke of Cambridge Son to his Royal Highness the Duke of York date Jul. 5. This day was the Restitution of the English Plantation of the Island of St. Christopher taken by the French in the last War to Sir Charles Wheeler His Majesty's Governour of the Leeward Islands date 13 His Majesty and his Royal Highness c. arrived at Portsmouth from Windsor date 14 From thence to the Isle of Wight date 17 Thence to Plimouth His Majesty having parted with his Royal Highness date 23 His Majesty at Exeter date 24 At Wilton date 26 Returned to Whitehall date 28 His Royal Highness came to Whitehall date Sep. 22. A Proclamation for further Proroguing the Parliament from April sixteenth next till October thirtieth in the year One thousand six hundred seventy two date 25 His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert parted from Whitehall for New Market where he arrived the same day date 26 Thence to the Earl of Arlington's house at Euston date 27 To Yarmouth date 28 At Norwich date Oct. 3. His Majesty c. returned this day to New Market His Majesty in consideration of that stout and memorable action performed by Captain Baddison Captain of the Swallow Merchant of one hundred and fifty Tuns and twenty six Men fought against an Algerine of thirty six Guns who having boarded the Swallow several times was forced at last shamefully to leave him and six of his men behind him was pleased to order a Gold Chain and Medal for him this Octob. 28. date 4 His Majesty at Cambridge And back again to New Market date 21 Returned to Whitehall date 30 The City of London having all its publick Buildings recovered out of the late Ruines to a greater splendor and beauty than heretofore made an humble invitation to His Majesty to honour their Lord Mayors Feast with His Presence to which His Majesty was pleased to consent and this day accordingly Dined at their Guildhall date Nov. 19. Peace concluded with the City and Kingdom of Algiers by Sir Edward Spragge His Majesty's Admiral in the Mediterranean date Dec. 4. This day Sir George Downing parted from Whitehall on his Ambassy to the States General of the United Provinces from His Majesty date 6 Died at Whitehall the Lady Catharine youngest Daughter to his Royal Highness date 17 Christ Church in Winchester Park in Southwark being made Parochial was this day Consecrated by John Lord Bishop of Rochester Commissioned thereto by the Lord Bishop
Lord Chancellor and deliver it to Sir Heneage Finch His Majesty's Attorney General with the title of Lord-Keeper date 21 This Evening arrived at Dover her Royal Highness with the Dutchess of Modena her Mother being at the same time met by his Royal Highness the Duke of York in order to the consummation of their Marriage date 26 His Majesty went in His Barge down the River of Thames to meet their Royal Highnesses who together arrived at Whitehall the same day date Dec. 8. His Majesty was pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood on Captain Richard Munday for his good service in regaining St. Helena date 12 Likewise on Captain Robert Robinson Captain of the Monmouth Frigat date Jan. 7. The Parliament met again at Westminster according to their Prorogation His Majesty was pleased to be in the House of Lords and make a gracious Speech to them date Feb. 9. The Treaty of Peace concluded between His Majesty and the States General of the United Provinces was this day signed by His Majesty's Commissioners and by the Marquess Del Fresno Ambassador extraordinary from the Crown of Spain to His Majesty on the part of the said States commissioned by them thereto date 24 The Parliament was this day Prorogued till the tenth of November next date 28 The Peace with Holland publickly Proclaimed in London and Westminster date Apr. 13. THe Earl of Mulgrave Elected into the Order of the Garter date 27 Launched at Harwich a stout third Rate Frigat named the Harwich date May 10. Sir Leoline Ienkins and Sir Joseph Williamson His Majesty's late Plenipotentiarys at Cologne arrived this day at Whitehall from thence date 20 The Heer 's Van Reed Van Beuninghan and Van Haren Ambassadors Extraordinary from the States General of the United Provinces to His Majesty made their Entry through London His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness c. went for Windsor with the whole Court date 27 Robert Earl of Sunderland admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date Jun. 15. His Majesty and his Royal Highness arrived at Portsmouth from Windsor The battel of Saniein between the French and the Confederates date Jul. 10. The Earl of Peterborough sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 15 The Duke of Monmouth upon the Resignation of the Duke of Buckingham was Elected Chancellor of Cambridge date Aug. The Battle of Seneff in which the Prince of Aurange remained Master of the Field date Sep. 1. His Majesty and the whole Court returned to Whitehall from Windsor date 11 Henry Earl of St. Albans having resigned into His Majesty's hand the Staff as Lord Chamberlain His Majesty was pleased to deliver it to Henry Earl of Arlington Sir Joseph Williamson made one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State date 22 His Majesty by His Proclamation farther Prorogued the Parliament from the tenth of November next till April thirteenth next after date Nov. 1. The Parliament met and according to a Proclamation of the two and twentieth of September was Prorogued to the thirteenth of April in the year insuing date Dec. 4. The Earl of Strafford admitted of His Majesty's Privy-Council date 18 His Majesty having been pleased at His Entertainment at Guildhall in the City of London the twenty ninth of October last to accept of the Freedom of the City by the hands of Sir Thomas Player their Chamberlain This day the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen waited upon His Majesty at Whitehall and humbly presented Him with the Copy of the Freedom of the City in a Box of massie Gold the Seal thereof hanging in a Golden Box set over with Diamonds to a considerable value date Jan. 10. Her Royal Highness was happily brought to Bed of a Daughter and christned by the name of Catharina Laura date Mar. 4. Four Tripoli men of War burnt in the Port of Tripoli by Sir John Narborough date Apr. 13. THe Parliament met again after the time of Prorogation expir'd date Jun. 9. The Parliament by reason of a difference between the two Houses upon an Appeal of Dr. Shirly to the House of Lords against Sir John Fag Prorogued to the thirteenth of October following date Aug. 10. A Hurricane at Barbados which destroy'd at Sea eight Ships and Ketches and at land 300 Houses and above 200 persons date Sep. 3. The whole Town of Northampton very near burnt down to the ground by an accidental fire date Oct. 13. The Parliament met date Nov. 23. Prorogued again till the fifteenth of February in the year following date 27 A Proclamation for the Trade of the Plantations date Dec. 15. Sir Leolin Ienkins His Majesty's Plenipotentiary for the Treaty at Nimegin took his leave in order to his journey date 19 Heneage Lord Finch Baron of Daventry and Lord-Keeper of the Great Seal of England delivering up the Seal to His Majesty receiv'd it immediately back again with the Title of Lord High-Chancellor of England date Dec. 22. Two Proclamations about the Trade at Algiers and Sea-briefs date Dec. 29. A Proclamation against Coffee-Houses date Jan. 3. News of a Rising of the Indians in Virginia headed by one Bacon date 7 A Proclamation against Libellers date 8 A Proclamation for the continuance of Coffee-Houses till the 24th of June following date 22 Henry Lord Bishop of London sworn of His Majesty's Privy-Council date 23 The Lady Mary and the Lady Ann confirmed by the Dean of the Chapel at Whitehall date Apr. 28. COnde in Flanders taken by the French King's Forces date May. 9. His Excellency Monsieur Courtin arrived here in Quality of Ambassador Extraordinary from the Most Christian King date May 26. Also Buchain date Jun. 2. A Naval Victory gain'd by the Duke of Vivonne before Palermo over the Spanish and Dutch Fleets date Sep. 9. Philipsburg after a long siege by the Imperialists surrendred upon Articles to Prince Herman of Baden date Feb. 15. Both Houses met according to their Prorogation from the 22d of November last past date 16 The Sieur de Cross Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of Sleswick Holstein had his Audience of His Majesty date Mar. 17. Valenciennes taken by the French date Apr. 5. The Count de Maurice Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of Savoy had his Audience date 11 An Ingagement between the Prince of Orange and the Duke of Orleans at Mount Cassel The Town of Cambray taken by the French and some few days after the Cittadel c. Also the Town of St. Omer date 14 The Count de Bergerick Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Spain had Audience of His Majesty date 16 Both Houses after the Signing of Ten Bills adjourned to the 21st of May following date 21 Henry Duke of Newcastle and Thomas Earl of Danby High-Treasurer of England elected into the most noble Order of the Garter date May 2. A Proclamation for the Parliaments meeting in a full House at the time last appointed date 11 News of a sharp Engagement between the French and the Dutch at Tabago
King's-Bench in the room of Sir Francis Pemberton removed to be Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas and made Privy Councellor date 24 Monsieur de Schmettau Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector Palatine had his Audience date 28 The Earl of Sunderland made Secretary of State in the Room of the Lord Conway and Sworn the 31. date 29 Ralph Stawell Esq created a Baron of England by the Name of Lord Stawell of Somerton date 31 A Proclamation against High-way-men date Feb. 13. Dudley North Esq one of the Sheriffs of London Knighted date 28 Theophilus Earl of Huntington and Henry Earl of Peterborough were Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date Mar. 3. Their Majesty's and Royal Highnesses went to New-Market date 14 Nath. Thompson committed to the Gate-house for Printing and Dispersing False Scandalous c. News date 18 Thomas Duppa Esq made Usher of the Black Rod in the Room of Sir Edward Carteret and was invested and Knighted May 6. following and Henry Bulstrode Esq made one of the Gentlemen Ushers daily Waiters date 22 A great Fire broke out in a Stable at New-Market which tho' it burnt half the Town yet was the happy means of Preserving His Majesty Royal Highness from the horrid Assassination intended against them by the Rye-House Conspirators date Mar. 26. THeir Majesties and Royal Highnesses came from New-Market to White-hall date 27 Henry Earl of Arundel made Lord Lieutenant of the County of Norfolk in the room of the Right Honourable the Earl of Yarmouth date Apr. 7. The new Charter for Norwich was brought to the City of Norwich by the Earl of Yarmouth's Brother date 14 Their Majesties and Royal Highnesses went to Windsor date 17 A Proclamation to give notice of Passes for Ships date 24 The Lord Mayor of London the Sheriffs and several Aldermen Arrested at the Suits of Mr. Papillion and Mr. Du Boise the pretended Sheriffs of London and Middlesex date May 1. A Patent granted to Robert Fitz-Gerald Esq for making Salt water fresh date 8 Tho. Pilkington S. Shute Esquires Ford Lord Grey Henry Cornish Alderman Sir Thomas Player Slingsby Bethell and others found Guilty of a Riot and Assault on Sir John Moore late Lord Mayor of London and were all Fined at the King's-Bench Bar on June 26. date 22 The Common Council of London disclaim their having any Concern in the rude Arrest lately made upon the Lord Mayor Sir William Pritchard The Duke of Albemarle Mustered the Militia of the County of Devonshire being above 30000 in the Field date 24 Mr. Serjeant Holloway Knighted at Windsor date 30 The Count de Zinzendorf Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Saxony had his Audience and on the 30th of June had his Audience of Leave date Jan. 7. Abraham Jacob Esq Knighted at Windsor date 12 The Court of King's-Bench gave Judgment for the Quo Warranto against the City Charter On the 18th the City Petition'd His Majesty in Council about the Charter Then the Lord Keeper told the Lord Mayor His Majesty's Pleasure what Rules he would have observed On the 21. the Sheriffs waited on His Majesty at Windsor to satisfie him they submitted to his Rules and had put off the Election of Sheriffs from June 24. to July 6th This Day Mr. Keeling made a Discovery of that horrid and dismal Conspiracy to Assassinate the King and His Royal Highness at Rye-House as they came from New-Market date 23 A Proclamation for apprehending Coll. John Rumsey Richard Rumbold Richard Nelthrope Nathanael Wade Richard Goodenough Capt. Walcot William Thompson Iames Burton and William Hone for High-Treason Mr. Robert West's Examination concerning the Horrid Conspiracy taken before Sir Leol Jenkins date 24 A Proclamation for putting the Laws in force about the Excise date 25 Colonel Rumsey being examined concerning the Horrid Conspiracy before the Duke of Albemarle and Sir Leol Jenkins makes a large Confession date 26 Mr. Turney the pretended Mayor of Rye Fin'd 200 Marks for a Riot date 27 Mr. Shepherd's Information of the Hellish Conspiracy taken by the Right Honourable the Earl of Sunderland date 28 A Proclamation for apprehending the Duke of Monmouth Ford Lord Gray Sir Thomas Armstrong and Robert Ferguson date July 1. Mr. Lee a Dyer in Old-street gives in his Information concerning the Horrid Conspiracy date 2 A Proclamation for the Merchant Adventurers date 11 The Duke of Grafton set Sail from Deal in the Ship called the Grafton with 4 Men of War more On the 17th came to Anchor at Spithead Capt. Tho. Walcot was Tryed for High-Treason at the Old-Baily and found Guilty And on the 14th Sentence of Death passed on him date 13 William Lord Russel William Hone and John Rouse were Tryed for High-Treason at the Old-Baily and found Guilty And on the 14th Sentence of Death pass'd upon them Captain Blague was also Tryed but acquitted date 15 The Great City of Vienna in Germany besieged by the Turks date 19 Vice-Admiral Herbert arrived at Deal from the Streights Mr. Rouse desires to be examin'd in Newgate declares the whole Conspiracy and accuses the Lord Shaftsbury and Titus Oates as the Principal Engines in it Prince George of Denmark arrived at Whitehall date 20 Capt. Walcot William Hone and Mr. Rouse Hanged and Quartered at Tâ—burn and own themselves Guilty of the Fact for which they suffered date 21 William Lord Russel Beheaded in Lincolns-Iâ—n Fields date 28 The Prince of Denmark and the Lady Anne were Married at St. James's by the Bishop of London date 30 Edward Wine Esq chose by the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen Steward of Southwark date Aug. 1. Their Majesties and the whole Court went from White-hall to Windsor date 14 William Halford of Welham and Edward Wigley Esquires of Leicestershire receiv'd the Honour of Knighthood â—â— Windsor date 25 John Radeliff Esq Sworn one of the Grooms of His Majesty's Privy-Chamber in Ordinary date 29 His Majesty and the Court went to Winchester from Windsor date 31 A Proclamation to inforce the Laws about the Post-Office date Sept. 5. Peter Daniel and William Dashwood Esquires made Sheriffs of London and Deputy Ailworth Chamberlain date 12 The Siege of Vienna raised after the Besieged had-lost 10000 men and Besiegers 70000 by the King of Poland and Duke of Lorrain date 18 The Count de Kenitzki Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Poland had his Audience at Winchester date 25 Their Majesties and the whole Court came from Winchester to White-hall date 26 Sir Francis North Lord Keeper made Baron of Guildford date 27 The Chevalier de Ballati Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of Hanover had his Audience And Octob. 5. had his Audience of Leave date Sept. 29. Sir George Jeffreys Knight and Baronet was Sworn Lord Chief Justice of the King's-Bench in the room of Sir Edm. Saunders deceased and Octob. 4. was Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council Sir Tho. Jones made Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas in the Place of Sir Francis Pembertâ—n who had his Quietus Sir Richard