for the King date 18 A Treaty began at Oxford date 24 Radnor surrendred date 31 The Stream of Isis at Oxford turned into the old Channel date Jun. 2. Caâ—narvan surrendred by the Lord Byron date 9 Ludlow delivered date 10 Berstal the like date 17 A Cessation of Arms at Oxford date 22 The Treaty there ended date 24 Oxford and Farrington surrendred date Jul. 9. The Duke of York's Servants discharged date 15 Prince Rupert went for France and Prince Maurice for the Hague date 16 〈◊〉 Close surrendred date 22 Worcester the like date 24 The Princess Henrietta conveyed from Oatlands by the Lady Dalkeith date 28 Wallingford Castle surrendred date 31 Gothridge the like Pendennis yielded Conway taken by storm date Aug. 8. The True Great Seal of England broken and defaced Scots sold the King for 200000 l. date 12 Sir I. Stowel committed Prisoner to Ely house date 19 Ragland surrendred date Sep. 14. The Earl of Essex died at Essex House date 16 Scilly Island and Castle surrendred date Oct. 10. Dunkirk surrendred to the French date Oct. 22. The Earl of Essex's Funeral date 26 Denbigh Castle surrendred date Nov. 12. General Fairfax triumphantly marched to London date Feb 1. The Scotch Army marched into Scotland having received their money for the King date 12 Berwick quitted by the Scots date 17 King Charles brought prisoner to Holmby date Mar. 14. The Prince of Orange aged 63 years died of a Fever date May 31. MOntross commanded by the King to lay down Arms till his Majesties further Pleasure date Jun. 4. The King taken from Holmby by Cornet Joyce and carried to Childersley date 8 Thence to Newmarket date 24 To Royston date Jul. 1. To Hatfield date 3 To Windsor date 5 To Caversham where the Prince Elector visited him date 11 To Maidenhead where his Royal Highness the Duke of York dined with him date 13 The Town and Castle of Pembroke surrendred to Cromwel upon Articles date 22 To Latimer date 30 Thence to Stoke The City declared against the Army date Aug. 7. The Army marched into London where the Forts and Outworks were slighted date 14 The King at Oatlands date 23 The King dined at Sion House date 24 Thence to Hampton Court date Nov. 11. The King escaped into the Isle of Wight from Hampton Court but was kept Prisoner by Col. Hammond in Carisbroke Castle date Jan. 30. Voted that no further Addresses be made to the King date Feb. 10. Captain Burleigh murdered at Winton date 14 Judge Jenkins brought to the Bar where he denied the Power of the Court. date Apr. 9. A Great rising of the Apprentices of London in behalf of the King date 13 Poyer shot to death as by his Lot cast betwixt Powel and Langhorn date 20 His Royal Highness the Duke of York escaped from St. James's in womans Apparel date 30 Berwick surpriz'd by Sir Marmaduke Langdale date May 6. Chepstow taken by surrender for the King date 17 The men of Surrey petitioning for an Accomodation with the King are set upon by the Soldiers and many of them slain date 24 The Kentish Gentry rise for the King date 25 Carlisle taken by Sir Philip Musgrave date 27 Part of the Navy revolted from the Parliament Tenby surrendred date 31 Maidstone Fight date Jun. 1. Petitioners from Kent serv'd as those of Surrey date 2 Pontefract Castle surprized date 6 The L. Goring at Stratford-Bow with his Forces date 13 Colchester being-seized on by the King's Friends was summoned by Fairfax date 30 Votes for no further Addresses to the King nulled date Jul. 7. Francis L. Villiers Brother to the present D. of Bucks slain at Kingston upon Thames date Aug. 9. Tinmouth Castle revolted to the King date 17 The Scotch Army under D. Hamilton deâ—â—ated date 27 Colchester surrendred and the Inhabitants fined 14000 l. date 29 Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle were shot to death date Sep. 19. The Treaty began in the Isle of Wight date Oct. 29. Rainsborough slain date Nov. 27. The Treaty in the Isle of Wight broken off date Dec. 1. The King taken away from the Isle of Weight and carried to Hurst Castle date 5 The Kings Concessions voted satisfactory date 6 Members imprisoned and secluded by the Army date 21 The King brought to Winton date 23 Thence to Farnham To Windsor date 29 Major Pitcher shot to death in St. Paul's Church-yard date Jan. 4. Supream Authority voted to be in the House of Commons date 6 An Ordinance engrossed and read for the King's Tryal date 9 A pretended High-Court of Justice proclaim'd Voted that Writs should no longer run in the King's Name date 16 Hillary Term adjourned date 19 Major General Brown sent Prisoner to Windsor The King brought from Windsor to St. Jameses date 20 The King brought before the pretended High-Court of Justice the first time date 22 The King brought the second time date 23 The third time date 27 Sentenced to death by that bold Traytor John Bradshaw date 30 Most barbarously murthered at his own door about two a Clock in the Afternoon Charles the Second began his Reign from the same day date Feb. 1. The Lord Capel escaped from the Tower King Charles II's Proclamation for King dated Feb. 1. 1648. date 2 The L. Capel retaken and sent back date 3 Charles the Second proclaim'd in Scotland An Act for the Tryal of the L. Capel c. date 5 The House of Lords voted useless and dangerous date 6 The Kingly Office voted unnecessary and burthensome date 7 The King's Body removed to Windsor date 9 There intombed date 10 Humphrey Marston slew three Messengers that were sent to apprehend him The pretended High-Court of Justice sat at Westminster in Tryal of Duke Hamilton c. date Feb. 13. A new Stamp for Coin date 14 A Council of State erected date 15 The Earl of Holland sent for Mr. Beaumont executed date 16 Charles the Second proclaim'd in Ireland date 21 Earl of Warwick put by from his Command of the Navy date Mar. 6. D. Hamilton E. of Holland L. Capel L. Goring and Sir J. Owen sentenced to die date 8 Earl of Norwich and Sir J. Owen reprieved date 9 Duke Hamilton Earl of Holland and Lord Capel beheaded date 31 Pontefract Castle surrendred date Apr. 1. ALderman Reynolds imprison'd and put out of his Mayoralty for not proclaiming the Act against Kingly Government date 29 Lockier shot to death in St. Paul's Church-yard date May. 3. Dorislaus slain in Holland date 18 The Levellers surprized at Burford and Col. Thomson slain date 30 Alderman Andrews proclaimed the Act for abolishing Kingly Government date Jun. 26. Cromwel being made Gen. marched into Scotl. date Jan. 4. The Powder Blow in Tower Street date Apr. 26. COl Poyse shot to death in Covent Garden date 29 Montross defeated in Scotland date May 3. Taken Prisoner by the Laird of Aston date 20 Brought to Edenborough and sentenced date 21 Barbarously murthered date Jun. King Charles II.
London date 8 Colonel James Porter made Vice-Chamberlain of the King's Houshold date 11 Henry Lord Wardour sworn Keeper of the Privy Seal date 12 Mr. James Fitz-Iames the King 's Natural Son made Duke of Berwick Earl of Tinmouth and Baron of Bosworth The same day His Majesty was pleased to confer the Stile and Dignity of a Marquiss of this Kingdom upon the Right Honourable William Earl of Powys by the Title of Marquis of Powys The Lord Tho. Howard made Master of His Majesty's Robes in the place of Arthur Herbert Esquire date 18 A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament till the 22. of November date April 4. THis day was Publish'd His Majesty's gracious Declaration to all his loving Subjects for Liberty of Conscience date 13 William Grant Souldier in Captain Parson's Company Hang'd in Covent-Garden for running from his Colours date 15 Richard Cane of Sir Edward Hales's Regiment was Executed on Tower-Hill for running from his Colours Order'd a second time by His Majesty in Council that the Money which has been collected be Paid in for the Relief of the French Protestants date 16 His Majesty constituted Sir Robert Wright one of the Justices of the King's-Bench Lord Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas and Mr. Justice Powel was thereupon remov'd from the Court of Common-Pleas to the Court of King's-Bench and Mr. Baron Milton from the Exchequer to the Common-Pleas The same day Died his Grace George Duke of Buckingham at his House in Yorkshire date 22 His Majesty thought fit to remove the Lord Chief Justice Herbert to the Common-Pleas and the Lord Chief Justice Wright to the King's-Bench Sir Francis Withens one of the Justices of the King's-Bench having his Quietus date 26 The Right Honourable the Earl of Sunderland Lord President of the Council and one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State was Elected Knight Companion of the Garter a Place being vacant by the Death of his Grace the late Duke of Buckingham date 28 The Parliament met again at Westminster but was farther Prorogued till the 22. of November next The same day Sir Richard Allebon and Charles Inglesby Esq call'd by the King 's Writ to be Serjeants at Law took their Places The same day also Sir Rich. Allebon was Sworn before my Lord Chancellor one of the Justices of the King's-Bench and Mr. Seâ—jeant Powel one of the Barons of the Exchequer date May 5. A Proclamation for encouraging and better establishing the Manufacture of white Paper in England date 10 There having been formerly a Verdict obtain'd upon an Information of Barretry brought against Samuel Graunt Esquire by several of the Pariâ—hioners of St. Dunstan's whom he had sued for Tythes His Majesty upon his humble Petition directed Mr. Attorney-General to consent to a new Tryal which was this day had and the said Samuel Graunt acquitted date 19 His Majesty went with the whole Court to Windsor The same day the Heer van Dyckvelt had his Audience of Leave of the King and Queen and May 20 of the Queen Dowager date 23 The Right Honourable the Earl of Sunderland Install'd Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter in St. George's Chapel at Windsor date 30 His Grace the Duke of Berwick took his leave of the King at Windsor and began his Journey for Hungary intending to pass the Summer in the Imperial Army Edward Vaudrey Esquire that waits upon his Grace being at the same time Knighted date June 17. His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark Embarqued with his Retinue on Board two of His Majesty's Yachts appointed to attend him in order to their passing to Denmark where he intended to stay about a Month. date 25 The Holland Mail Robbed between Colchester and Harwich date 26 Dr. Watson Bishop elect of St. Davids was consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury being assisted by the Lord Bishop of Rochester and the Lord Bishop of Chester in the Chapel of Lambeth-House date 28 Captain William Phipps Knighted at Windsor for his good Service in bringing home a very considerable Treasure after it had lain in the Sea 44 years he having been presented to the King by his Grace the D. of Albemarle date July 2. A Proclamation for Dissolving the present Parliament date 3 This Day John Sparrowe Esq received the Honour of Knighthood at Windsor date 5 His Grace the Duke of Grafton Vice-Admiral of England went from London to the Gunfleet to take the Command of His Majesty's Ships with which he was order'd to receive the Queen of Portugal at Rotterdam and Conduct her to Lisbon date 11 A Proclamation for preventing the Exportation of Wool Wool-Fells c. date 25 There arriv'd at Windsor an Express from Rome that brought News of the Death of the Dutchess of Modena the Queens Mother of England She died July 19. in the 53 year of her Age after 11 days Sickness The Count de Caunitz had his Audience of Leave of His Majesty date 30 An Order for preserving the King's Game within 10 miles of Hampton-Court date Aug. 1. The Count de Caunitz had Audience of leave of Her Majesty at Windsor as he likewise had of Her Royal Highness the Princess of Denmark the 29th of July date 14 His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark Landed at Harwich came to London the 15th after noon and went thence immediately for Windsor date 15 The Sieur Zeulestein sent from the Prince of Orange to make the Complements of Condoleance in his Highness's Name upon the Death of the late Dutchess of Modena had his Audience and Audience of Leave of their Majesties the Queen Dowager and her Royal Highness the Princess of Denmark at Windsor date 16 Their Majesties left Windsor the King going to Portsmouth on his Progress and the Queen towards the Bath The 17th His Majesty arriv'd at Portsmouth The 18th about 5 in the Evening at Bath and about an hour after her Majesty arriv'd also at that place 22. About five in the Afternoon His Majesty arriv'd at Glocester 23. About Six in the Evening at Worcester 24. He came to Ludlow 25. About 5 in the Evening to Shrewsbury 26. to Whitchurch 27. About 4 in the Afternoon to Chester 29. To Holy-Well in Flintshire 30. To Newport 31. To Litchfield Sept. 1. To Coventry 3. To Banbury 5. About 5 in the Evening he arriv'd at Oxford 6. About 6 in the Evening at Cirencester the same day he came to Bath having met with very Dutiful Acknowledgments in all Places where he came The 12. their Majesties Dined at Bristol 14. The King went to Winchester 17. He return'd to Windsor Her Majesty staying something longer at the Bath having found a Benefit by it date 24 The Lord Spencer went Envoy Extraordinary to his Highness the Duke of Modena to make the Complements of Condoleance upon the Dutchess her Death in their Majesties Names The same Day Sir Francis Ratcliffe of Dilston in the County of Northumberland Baronet was dignify'd by His Majesty with the Title of an
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
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
surrendred to Prince Rupert date 17 Queen began her Journey from Oxford to the West took her leave of the K. at Abbington date 22 Stutcomb taken by Prince Maurice date May 11. Reading dismantled by the King date 25 Stopford in Cheshire taken and date 26 Latham House relieved by Prince Rupert date 28 29. Prince Rupert stormed and took Bolton in Lancashire in which were killed about eight hundred and six hundred taken prisoners date Jun. 3. The King with his Army went from Oxford towards Worcester date 4 Essex's Army passed Chatwel date 5 Marched to Chipping-Norton date 6 Returned to Burford and there deputed Waller to pursue the King date 12 Bristol House taken by Colonel Gage date 16 Princess Henrietta born at Exeter date 20 Colonel Shuttleworth defeated at Blackburn by Prince Rupert date 30 Waller defeated at Copredy Bridge date Jul. 2 3. York relieved by Prince Rupert after which happened that Fight on Marstone Moor. date 15 Queen arrived at Brest in Bretany date 16 York delivered to the Rebels date 19 Burleigh House near Stamford storm'd by Oliver Cromwel date Aug. 15. Lesthithiel taken by the King date Sep. 1. Essex fled in a Cock-boat to Plimouth date 2 His Infantry submitted to the King date 14 Basing relieved by Col. Gage date Sep. 17. The second Fight at Newbury date Octo. 6. A great Fire in Oxford date 19 Newcastle after a long Siege surrendred to the Scots date 25 Banbury Siege rais'd by the E. of Northampton date 27 Newbury second Battle date 30 The King's Army marched through Oxford date Nov. 1. The King and Prince Charles to Oxford The Lord Macmahone having been tryed and found guilty of high Treason was executed at Tyburn The King Rendezvouzed on Burlington Green date 7 Dennington Siege raised by the King date 9 The King marched to Hungerford date 17 Basing Siege raised Three Suns appeared in London date 26 The Common-Prayer Book voted down date 27 The King returned to Oxford date Dec. 7. Sir John Hotham and his Son sentenced to be beheaded date 23 Sir Alexander Carey beheaded date 25 Col. William Legg made Governor of Oxford date 31 Sir Tho. Fairfax voted General for the Rebels The Earl of Essex cashiered Mr. L'Estrange niw Sir Roger condemned to die for an Attempt upon Lyn Regis date Jan. 1. Hothams the Father and Son beheaded date 2 Mr. L'Estrange reprieved date 10 Laud Archbishop of Canterbury beheaded date 11 A Skirmish at Cullom Bridge where Sir H. Gage was slain date 14 Prince Maurice set out from Exeter towards Worcester date 30 Uxbridge Treaty began date Feb. 19. Fairfax with great formality receiv'd his Commission from the House of Commons date 20 Macquire an Irish Baron having been try'd and found guilty of High Treason was hang'd at Tyburn date Feb. 22. Uxbridge Treaty ended Shrewsbury surprized by the Rebels date 25 Col. Rossiter defeated near Melton Mowbray date Mar. 1. Pontefract relieved and the Rebels defeated by Sir Marmaduke Langdale date Mar. 2. The Scots come over the River Tine date 5 Prince Charles sets out from Oxford towards the West date 10 The Parliament at Oxford adjourned till October the tenth next Prince Charles came to Bristol date 24 The House of Commons Voted that the Clause for the Preservation of his Majesties Person should be left out in Sir Thomas Fairfax's Commission date Apr. 14. HIgh Archal Siege raised date 21 Col. Massey defeated at Ledbury by Prince Rupert date 24 Blackington House delivered up to the Rebels date 25 Col. Windebank sentenc'd for it date May 3. Col. Windebank shot to death at Oxford date 4 Aldern Battle in Scotland won by Montross date 7 The King marched from Oxford date 22 Oxford the first time besieged date 23 Godstow House quitted date 26 Feversham taken by the Rebels date 30 Leicester besieged by the King date 31 Stormed and taken date Jun. 1. Gaunt House yielded date 2 A Salley made out of Oxford after which General Fairfax raised his Siege date 14 The fatal Battle of Naseby date 18 Leicester and Hougham Garrison near Grantham regained by the Rebels date 27 Highworth surrendred date 28 Carlisle yielded to the Scots upon honorable Terms by Sir Thomas Glenham date Jul. 4. The Scotch Army at Tamworth date 10 The King's Forces defeated at Langport date 13 The Scotch Army sat down before Hereford date 21 Pontefract Castle delivered to the Rebels date 23 Bridgewater also date 25 Scarborough the like date 31 Bath surrendred date Aug. 6. The Club-men rooted on Hamilton Hill date 17 Sherbourn Castle taken by the Rebels Montross defeated the Scotch Army at Ketsith near Glascow in Scotland A Marriage proposed betwixt Prince Charles and Portugal date 23 Huntington taken by the King date 24 General Fairfax sate down before Bristol date 27 The Lord Keeper Littleton died The King came to Oxford date 30 The King marched to Morton Henmarsh date Sep. 2. The Scots raised their Siege from before Hereford date 6 The Parliament's Quarters were beat up at Tamworth Captain Gardiner was slain there date 10 Bristol surrendred to General Fairfax date 13 Montross defeated at Philiphaugh in Scotland date 22 The King's Army routed at Routon Heath and slain there the L. Berty Staart E of Litchfield date 23 26. The Devises of Winchester taken by Cromwel date Oct. 1. Sandal Castle surrendred to the Rebels date 14 Basing-House taken and in it the noble Marquess of Winchester date 15 The L. Digby defeated at Sherbourn in Dorsetshire date Nov. 3. The King returned to Oxford date 5 Bolton Castle yielded to the Rebels date 16 Beeston Castle the like date Dec. 4. Latham House also date 18 Hereford surprized date Jan. 19. Wormleighton House burnt date 17 Dartmouth stormed and taken by the Rebels date Feb. 2. Belvoir Castle delivered to the Rebels Westchester the like date 16 Torrington stormed and taken by the Rebels date 25 Launceston quitted by the King date 28 Saltash likewise date 29 Lizzard also date Mar. 3. Mount Edgcomb yielded Foy quitted by the King date 11 Earl of Litchfield interred at Oxford date 14 The Lord Hopton accepted â—f Conditions for disbanding his Army near Stow. date 21 Sir Jacob Astley who was the last hopes of the King's Army defeated near Stow. date Mar. 25. DEnnington surrendred to the Rebels date Apr. 7. Barnstable Town surrendred to the Rebels and the Fort some few days after date Apr. 8. Ruthen Castle delivered Corfe Castle taken date 13 Exeter delivered date 15 St. Michaels Mount yielded date 25 Prince Rupert's Troops disbanded Dunster Castle delivered date 26 Woodstock surrendred date 27 The King went disguised from Oxford date May 2. Oxford besieged the second time by General Fairfax date 5 The K. came to the Scotch Army at Southwel date 6 The Magazine for Provisions in Oxford first opened date 11 Banbury and Newark surrendred date 13 The King carried to Newcastle by the Scots Dudley Castle surrendred to Sir Will. Brereton by Col. Levison Governour
of High-Treason at the King's-Bench Bar at Westminster His Majesty came from Windsor to Council at White-hall and returned that Night to Windsor date 9 Edward Fitz-harris Esq was found Guilty of High-Treason at the King's-Bench Bar at Westminster date 12 William Lord Howard of Escrick was committed to the Tower on the Information of High-Treason against him date 15 At Lime in Dorsetshire was publickly staved several Tuns of French Wine Pursuant to the Act. Sentence of Death passed on Oliver Plunket and Edward Fitz-harris at the King's-Bench Bar. date 17 The Grays-Inn Address presented to the King by young Sir Will. Scroggs and Mr. Fairberd date 20 The Lord Howard of Escrick denied by the Court of King's-Bench to be Bailed date 21 The Buckingham Address presented by Mr. Charles Blunt c. date 22 His Majesty sent a Commission to Scotland to his Royal Highness to represent his Person and bear his Authority during the Parliament date 26 A Proclamation against Ships going out without Convoys date 29 John Rouse and Stephen Colledge were apprehended and committed to the Tower for High-Treason date July 1. Oliver Plunket and Edward Fitz-harris were Drawn on Sledges to Tyburn and there Hanged and Quartered date 2 Anthony Earl of Shaftsbury was apprehended at his House in Aldersgate-street and brought before the Council who committed him to the Tower for High-Treason date 8 Stephen Colledge the Joiner return'd Ignoramus at the Old-Bailey Edward Whitaker was apprehended and committed to the Tower for High-Treason A motion made in Court by the London Grand-Jury that the Condemned Priests in Newgate be speedily executed date 11 There came advice that Sir Richard Dutton was safely arrived at Barbadoes at his Government date 12 The Privy Council order a Committee to view the Earl of Shaftsbury's Papers siezed by Mr. Guynne who find the wicked Association among them date 13 The Lady Anne parted from White-hall to go to visit their Royal Highnesses in Scotland date 15 Stephen Colledge was indicted at Oxford for High-Treason and the Grand-Jury found the Bill date 19 The Lady Anne arrived in Scotland date 20 Sir Miles Stapleton was Tryed at York Assizes for High-Treason and the Jury brought him in Not Guilty date 23 His Highness the Prince of Orange arrived at White-hall and Dined at Sir Stephen Fox's and then went to Windsor The 28th his Highness came from Windsor to Arlington-House the 29th Dined with the Duke of Albemarle and the 30th return'd to Windsor Aug. 3. came from Windsor to Arlington-House the 4th he went to New-hall and on the 5th he went to Harwich in order to imbark for Holland date 27 Cargile the great Rebel at Bothell-Bridge was Hanged at Edenburgh high-Cross date 28 The Parliament opened in Scotland date 30 Sir Philip Carteret created Baron Carteret of Hawnes in the County of Bedford date Aug. 4. The Loyal London Apprentices dined at Sadlers-Hall His Majesty sent them a Brace of Bucks date 5 Christopher Buckle of Surrey Esq was Knighted at Windsor date 13 John Wilmore was apprehended for High-Treason the 16th he was Examined before the Council and sent to the Tower date 14 The Parliament of Scotland passed two Acts. Stephen Colledge sent from the Tower to Oxford there to take his Tryal date 18 Stephen Colledge commonly known by the name of the Protestant Joiner was Tryed at Oxford and condemned for High-Treason date 27 Their Majesties and the whole Court came from Windsor to White-hall date 30 Titus Oates for his Impudence is turn'd out of his Lodgings at Court and forbid the Council Chamber date 31 Colledge Executed at Oxford date Sep. 5. Don Joseph de Faria Envoy from Portugal had his Audience date 6 George Rainsford of Lincolns-Inn Esq was at White-hall Knighted date 7 An Order of the King in Council to assist distressed Protestants that fly from their Country for Conscience sake date 10 Their Majesties went to New-Market date 27 Their Majesties were Entertained by the University at Cambridge Mr. George Witheridge was committed to the Gate-house for High-Treason date 29 Sir John Moore after a long and tedious Pole carried it by about 300 Votes for to be Lord Mayor of London to the confusion of the factious Party date Oct. 5. Some Papers delivered to the Earl of Shaftsbury upon his Petition to the King and Council date 9 His Royal Highness undertook his Journey to Glascow and Dumbarton date 12 Mr. Samuel Wilson committed to the Gate-house for High-Treason date 19 John Rouse was indicted at the Old-Baily for High-Treason where Eight Witnesses swore matter of Fact positively against him yet the Jury would not find the Bill The French Church in London and the Savoy returned His Majesty thanks for his Declaration in favour of the French Protestants date 20 The Moscovite Ambassador came to Plimouth date 29 Sir John Moore sworn Lord Mayor of London date Nov. 6. An Account came that the James Galley and Adventure had taken the Half Moon and the Two Lions and Crown of Algiers two of their best Ships Major George Vernon was Knighted at Whitehall date 9 A Proclamation against Exporting of great Guns out of this Kingdom date 12 Francis Smith was tryed at Guildhall and found Guilty of Printing of a Seditious Pamphlet called The Noble Peer's Speech date 14 The Earl of Tyrone Bail'd date 15 Queen Katharine's Birth-day kept at Court where at Night there was a Mask date 16 Mr. Frederick Harvey was committed to Newgate for High-Treason A Proclamation to restrain all but the East-India Company from trading to the East-Indies date 21 The Moscovite Ambassador made his Publick Entrance through London and on the 23d had his Audience date 24 The Earl of Shaftsbury was this day indicted at the Old-Baily and tho there was full and clear Proof of matter of Fact against him by Eight or Ten Witnesses yet the Grand-Jury would not find the Bill date 30 Mr. Firmin settles some French Protestants at Ipswich date Dec. 4. The Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London and the Justices of Middlesex ordered to put the Laws in Execution against unlawful Meetings the King in Council declaring this Order to extend also to the Country date 15 The Duke of Grafton chose by the By-Corporation of Trinity-House to be one of their Elder Brothers date 18 Turberville the Evidence dy'd of the Small Pox. date 19 The Earl of Argile was Tryed and found Guilty of High-Treason but Judgment was respited who presently after made his Escape out of the Castle of Edenburgh where he was a Prisoner in a disguise On the 23d Sentence passed on him for Execution for High-Treason when he should be taken date 30 The Duke of Grafton constituted Collonel of the first Regiment of the Foot Guards which was Coll. Russel's date Jan. 3. Sympson Tonge declares that his own Father Dr. Tonge and T. Oates were the Contrivers of the Popish Plot. date 5 The Ambassador from the King of Fez and Morocco made his Publick Entrance through the City
Holloway Sworn one of the Judges of the King's-Bench in the room of Judge Raymond deceased date Octob. 4. Sir William Pritchard Lord Mayor and Peter Daniel and William Dashwood Esquires Sworn before His Majesty in Privy Council to be Lord Mayor and Scheriffs for London and then received their Commissions under the Great Seal from His Majesty to be held during his Pleasure Thomas Jenner of the Inner-Temple Esquire made Recorder of London and Knighted date 9 His Majesty went to New-Market next day his Royal Highness and the Prince went thither date 22 Sir Tho. Walcot Sworn one of the Judges of the King's-Bench date 30 The Dutchess of Graston brought to Bed of a Son at Arlington-House and Christened by the Name of Charles date Nov. 7. Algernon Sidney Esq was Arraigned at the King's-Bench Bar for High-Treason on the 21. was brought to his Tryal and found Guilty the 26th received Sentence of Death and on Dec. 7. Beheaded on Tower-Hill His Majesty on the Dutch Ambassador's Complaint of being abused by Squibbs in the Streets ordered that no Bonfires Squibbs or Fire-works should be made in the Streets of London c. date 8 The Artillery Feast was at Merchant-Taylors-Hall where his Royal Highness and the Prince of Denmark honoured them with their Company date 12 The News came that on the 19th of October last the Lord Dartmouth had declared at Tangier That it was His Majesty's Pleasure to demolish that place and to bring away all the Inhabitants c. date 20 Mr. Johnson was Tryed at Guild-Hall and found Guilty of Writing of a Seditious Book called Julian the Apostate date 23 Andrew Makdougal Esquire received the Honour of Knighthood date 25 His Majesty declared to the Privy Council That the Duke of Monmouth had surrendred himself to Secretary Jenkins The Lord Howard of Effingham went to his Government of Virginia date 28 Mr. Hambden Mr. Booth Lord Brandon Mr. Trenchard Mr. Wildman Mr. Charleton Prisoners in the Tower were Bailed at the King's-Bench Bar And Jan. 23. Mr. Mildmay Mr. Barbar and Mr. Bateman appeared at the King's-Bench Bar and their Recognizances were continued and Mr. Hambden had notice of his Tryal to be Feb. 1. And Feb. 12. they were all discharged date 29 The Dauphiness of France was brought to Bed of a Son whose Title is the Duke d'Anjâ—u date Jan. 1. A Chapter of the Noble Order of the Garter was held at White-hall in the Presence of the Sovereign where Prince George of Denmark was Elected and invested with the George and Garrer And on the 10th the Dukes of Somerset and Northumberland were Elected and invested Knights of the Garter at White-hall also and on April 8. 1684. all three Installed at Windsor date 18 Charles Earl of Burford created Duke of St. Alban's date 19 The New Charter came to Wells in Somersetshire date 23 At the Chancery Court in Westminster-Hall were Sworn Serjeants at Law Sir Tho. Jenner Jo. Windham Edwin Wyatt Edw. Burch Henry Bedingfield Esquires Sir Edw. Nevile Sir Paul Barret Knights Anthony Farrington Iohn Ieffrison Edward Lutwiche Richard Heath Henry Selby Iohn Millington Tho. Powel Owen Wynne Esquires and Sir Geo. Pudsey on the 31. they walked to Westminster in the usual form date 28 Mr. Braddon and Mr. Speake who were Imprisoned for spreading a false and scandalous Report that the Earl of Essex was murdered by some Persons about him and for endeavouring to Suborn Witnesses to testifie the same had notice their Tryal would be the first Thursday in the next Month. On Feb. the 8. they had their Tryals and were Cast. On the 21. of April Braddon was Fined 2000 l. and Speake 1000 l. George Cawdron late Steward to the Earl of Clare and Samuel Packer Servant to Rich. Goodenoâ—gh brought to their Tryals Cawdron May 12. was Fined 100 l. and to stand in the Pillory Packer was Fined the same day 20 Marks and to stand three times in the Pillory This Month was so hard a Frost that the River of Thames was so frozen that many Hundred of Booths were built thereon Coaches in Term time went to and from the Temple to Westminster and foot Passengers as thick as in any Street in London There were Shops of most sorts of Trades There were also several Diversions as Bull-baiting Ninepin-Playing c. and a whole Oxe roasted on the Ice against White-hall date Feb. 4. The Earl of Danby brought to Westminster but was returned again to the Tower brought up the 12. and then Bailed His Majesty constituted Arthur Herbert Esq Rear-Admiral of England date 5 Thomas Archer Esq of Warwickshire submitted himself to His Majesty and Council date 6 John Hambden Esq Tryed for High-Misdemeanor and found Guilty of the same and the 12. Fined 40000 l. to the King date 12 The Earl of Powys the Lord Arundel of Warder the Lord Bellasis the Earl of Tyrone c. were Bailed date 14 Sir Sam. Barnardiston Try'd at the Guild-hall for Writing 4 Seditious Letters against the Government and was found Guilty and on the 17. was Fined 10000 l. Langley Curtis Tryed at Guild-hall for Publishing a Pamplet called The Night-Walker of Bloomsbury and was Fined Apr. 21. and stood in the Pillory date 27 The Count Anthoine Nigreli Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Modena had his Audience at White-hall date Mar. 1. His Majesty went from White-hall to New-Market Henry Proger Esquire Serjeant-Porter was Knighted date 19 A Proclamation about Navigation The 26. A further Order of Council about the same date April 3. THe Lord Dartmouth came with His Majesty's Ships to an Anchor at St. Helens Road and the 8th came into the Downs date 5 The Court removed from White-hall to Windsor date 7 A Fire broke out in the Castle in Dublin which lasted three hours very violent and burnt a great part of the Castle date 13 William Bowes of the County of Durham Esq was Knighted date 14 Sir Leoline Ienkins resigned his Place of Principal Secretary of State and the King gave his Place to Sydney Godolphin Esq and on the 17. he was Sworn date 16 William Wright Alderman of Oxford was committed to the King's-Bench Prison for Publishing Scandalous Libels And on the 19. was Bailed date 21 James Holloway was Sentenced at the King's-Bench Bar for High-Treason to be Executed at Tyburn And on the 30th instant he was accordingly Hanged and Quartered date May. 2. A Tryal at the King's-Bench against some Gentlemen and Aldermen of Nottingham for a Riot there and they were found Guilty date 3 John-Dutton Colt Esq Tryed at the King's-Bench in an Action of Scand Magnat aâ—aiâ—st â—is Royal Highness the Duke of York 〈…〉 100000 l. date 〈…〉 the Commission for 〈…〉 it to his Royal Highness date 14 An Order of 〈…〉 Hicks-Hail against 〈…〉 date June 11. Francis Smith 〈…〉 Elephant Smith was Tryed â—â— Guild-hall for Publishing a Pamphlet called The Raree Show and found Guilty And on the 18. Fined 500 l. and to stand three times in the Pillory
and the Royal Exchange date 9 His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark Sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council date 13 Gilbert Staunton Fined at Westminster-Hall 380 l. for carrying Letters contrary to the Statute date 14 King Charles 2d interred in Henry the 7th's Chapel at Westminster date 15 Duke of Ormond made Lord Steward Earl of Arlington Lord Chamberlain Viscount Newport Treasurer the Lord Maynard Comptroller Hen. Savile Esq Vice-Chamberlain of the Houshold in which Offices they respectively served King Charles the Second date 16 His Majesty was pleased to Constitute the Earl of Rochester who was then Lord President of his Council Lord High-Treasurer of England and accordingly gave him the White Staff and the 19th he took the usual Oaths on that Occasion before the Lord Keeper at Westminster date 18 The Marquis of Hullifax made President of the Council Earl of Clarendon Privy Seal the Duke of Beaufort Lord President of Wales and the Right Honourable the Lord Gâ—dolphin Lord Chamberlain to the Queen The same day Hen. Bulkeley Esq was appointed Master of the Houshold Sir Stephen Fox Eldest Clerk of the Green-Cloth Sir William Boreman second Clerk of the same Sir Winston Churchill eldest Clerk Comptroller and Sir Richard Mason youngest Clerk Comptroller in which Places they served the late King date 23 The Count Serclâ—es de Tïlly Envoy from the Marquis de Grana had his Audience at White-hall The second of March had Audience of the Queen Dowager and Mar. 15. had Audience of leave date Mar. 8. William Haman Esq Mayor of Bristol Knighted date 9 The Mareschal de Lorge and the Marquis d' Estampes had Audience of the Prince of Denmark Apr. 1. they had Audience of Leave date 11 Monsieur d' Ebrenschil sent by the King of Denmark to Congratulate His Majesty's Accession to the Crown and likewise to notifie the Death of the Queen Mother of Denmark had Audience of their Majesties and the Queen Dowager at White-hall and April 3. 85. had Audience of Leave date 20 By Order of King and Council a reward of Ten Pound to be given to any that should apprehond a Highway-man so as he might be brought to Justice date 22 Marmaduke Dayrel Esq Knighted date Mar. 27. THe D. of Queensborough and the Earl of Perth in Scotland Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council in England date Apr. 5. Monsieur de Launâ—y Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Zell had his Audience as also Monsieur Spanheim Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Brandenburgh date 6 The Count de la Trinité Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Saâ—â—y had Audience of His Majesty date 10 The Baron de 〈◊〉 Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Brunswick Wâ—â—â—embuttâ—â— â—â—d Audience of the King at White-hall date 11 Monsieur de la Rouere Envoy from the Dutchess of Modena had Audience of His Majesty and May 3. had his Audience of Leave date 20 The Heer Van Duyvenvoorden the Heer Van Citters and the Heer Dyckvelt Ambassadors Extraordinary from the States General of the United Provinces had their Audience of their Majesties and the 21. of the Q. Dowager at Somerset-house And the 30th had Audience of their Royal Highnesses date 21 The Earl of Peterborough Sworn Groom of the Stole of His Majesty date 23 This Day being the Festival of St. George the Coronation of their Sacred Majesties King James the Second and Queen Mary was Perform'd at Westminster date 30 His Majesty was pleased to confer the Honor of Knighthood upon Roger L'Estrange Esq in Consideration of his eminent and unâ—â—aken Loyalty to the Crown in all Extremities and as a Mark of the singular Satisfaction His Majesty had in his present as well as past Services with repeated Declarations of Royal Grace and Bounty towards him date May 6. The Duke of Norfolk constituted Knight of the Garter at a Chapter held at Whitehall The same day the Baron de Reek Envoy from the D. of Hanover had Audience of the King the 8th of the Queen and the 10th of the Queen Dowager at White-hall date 9 This day Titus Oates who under pretence of a Popish Plot had Sworn several Persons out of their Lives was tryed upon two several Indictments for Perjury and upon a full and clear Evidence was Convicted of Perjury upon both the said Indictments date 10 The Baron de Velbrâ—câ—e Envoy from the D. of Newburgh and the Baron de Kettler Envoy from the â—antgrave of Hesse-Cassel had Audience of the Queen having had Audience of the King the 8th and the 17th had Audience of the Queen Dowager date 13 Prince George Radzevil Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Poland had Audience of His Majesty the 17. of the Queen Dowager and their Royal Highnesses The Heer Heynsius the Heer Goes van Absâ—â—ade the Heer Vander Heurel and the Heer Borselle Vander Hoogen Deputies of the States-General of the United Provinces the Heer Hooft the Heer Van Horn the Heer Van Blocquery and the Heer Paetz Deputies of the Dutch East-India Company had Audience of His Majesty date 16 Titus Oates being brought to the King's-Bench Bar the Court awarded Judgment against him as follows That he should be divested of his Canonical Habit for ever That on Monday following he be carried round Westminster-Hall with a Paper on his Head declaring his Offence in these Words Titus Oates Convicted upon full Evidence for two Horrid Perjuries And that afterwards he stand in the Pillory before Westminster-hall-Gate and on Tuesday before the Royal-Exchange That on Wednesday he be whip'd from Aldgate to Newgate by the Common Hangman and on Friday following from Newgate to Tyburn That he stand in the Pillory every 24th of April during his Life before Tyburn every 9th of August in the Palace-Yard at Westminster every 10th of Aug. at Charing-Cross every 11th of Aug. at Temple-Bar and every 2d of Sept. before the Royal-Exchange That he Pay a Fine of 1000 Marks for each Perjury and that he suffer Imprisonment during Life date 19 The Parliament met at Westminster and chose Sir John Trevors their Speaker date 20 Earl of Argyle Landed at Cample-town in Scotland in an Hostile manner date Jun. 1. The Princess Anne of Denmark Deliver'd of a Daughter at White-hall named Mary Christen'd by the Lord Bishop of London date 3 The Marquis de Cattaneo Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Modena had Audience of His Majesty date 5 The Lord Landsdown return'd from his Embassy to the K. of Spain date 9 The Count de Martinitz Envoy Extraordinary from the Emperor had Audience of His Majesty and the 23. had his Audience of Leave date 11 James late Duke of Monmouth Landed at Lime in Dorsetshire with about a Hundred and fifty Rebels date 15 A Proclamation against spreading of a traiterous Declaration Publish'd by James D. of Monmouth date 17 The E. of Argyle is deserted by the Rebels and taken date 18 The Earl of Peterborow Elected Knight of the Garter date 19 The Marquis Augustin