at Dunfermling in Scotland Feb. 25. E. of Essex beheaded in the Tower Anno 1601. Monopolies restrained by the Queen Spaniards Landed in Ireland but forced thence with loss Anno 1602. Mar. 24. Queen Eliz. dyed James the 6 King of Scotland Proclaimed King of England A great Plague in London Tyr-Oen craved Pardon He was brought into England by the L. Montjoy and restored by the King Anno 1603. April 5. King James began his Journey out of Scotland May 7. He Arrived at the Charter-House in London June 11. Queen Anne wiâ—h Pr. Henry and the Lady Elizabeth her Son and Daughter came to York 27. The King met them at Easton in Northampton-shire July 25. They entred London King and Quâ—en Crown'd at Westminster Nov. 17. Sir Walter Rawleigh Arraigned and Condemned Garter sent to the Duke of Wittenburgh Watson Clerk and Brook Executed Anno 1604. Aug. 18. A Treaty of Peace with Spain Octob. Charles Duke of Albany being newly cured of a Fever was brought to Windsor Jan. 4. Created Duke of York This Year King James was first enstyled King of Great Britain Sir Th. Smith Embassador into Russia Lord Admiral into Spain Earl of Hertford into Flanders Duke of Holst Honoured with the Garter Anno 1605. Nov. 5. The Powder-Treason Discovered The Oath of Allegiance devised and administred Anno 1606. July 17. Christianus King of Denmark first arrived in England Aug. 12. Departed thence The Earl of Northumb. and the Lords Mordant and Sturton censured in the Star-Chamber Anno 1607. A great Inundation in Somerset-shire and Gloucester-shire May. An Insurrection in Northampton-shire Warwick-shire and Leicester-shire about Inclosures whereof Captain Pouch was the Ring-leader June 12. King James made free of the Cloth-workers 23. Tho. Garnet a Jesuit Executed at Tyburn July 16. Prince Henry made free of the Merchant-Tayl Tyr-Oen with others fled out of Ireland Anno 1608. April 19. Thomas Earl of Dorset L. Treas dyed suddenly This Year was the N. Exchange built Saint Edmunds Bury burnt Virginia Planted Anno 1609. April 10. The New Exchange first furnished with Wares and named by King James Britain's Burse May 8. Fishing on the English Coast forbidden to strangers without License This Year was the making of Allom first brought to perfection in England by Sir John Burchier Silk-worms brought first into England League with France Anno 1610. May 30. Prince Henry created Prince of Wales Anno 1611. March 25. Sir Robert Carre created Viscount Rochester Gold enhansed Legate the Arrian burnt The Lant-grave of Hesse visitâ—d the King Anno 1612. June 29. L. Sanquer a Scot Executed for contriving the Murder of John Turner a Master of Fence Octob. 16. Frederick Prince Palat. of the Rhyne arrived in England 29. Prince Henry fell sick Nov. 6. He dyed at S· James's Hor. 7. 30′ circ P. M. Dec. 7. He was Interred at Westminster Feb. 14. Lady Elizab. Married to the Palsg. at White-Hall The Kings Mothers Body removed from Peterborough to Westminster Plantation in Ireland by the Companies of London Anno 1613. April 10. The Palsgrave and his Princess departed England 17. A Monster born at Standish in Lancashire viz. A Mâ—iden Child wiâ—h four Leggs and four Armâ— two Bellies joyned to one Back one Head with two Faces the one before the oâ—her behind like the Picture of Janus Aug. 7. Dorchester consumeâ— with Fire This Year also was the Globe Play-House burnt Nov. 4. Sir Robert Carre created Earl of Sommerset The Artillery Company revived Anno 1614. July King of Denmark came the second time into England Aug. 1. He departed thence Stratford upon Avon consumed with Fire The N. River brought to London by Sir Hugh Middleton Moor-fields fashion'd into Walks Anno 1615. Sept. 27. The Lady Arbella dyed in the Tower Sir Tho. Overbury Poysoned for which the E. of Sommerset and his Lady were condemned Sir Gervas Elvis and divers others suffered Smithfield Paved Anno 1616. Nov. 3. Prince Charles created Prince of Wales March King James began his Progress into Scotland The Arch-Bishop of Spalato came into England The Cautionary Towns restored to the States Anno 1617. April 4 G.W. Nascitur Sept. 5. King James returned from Scotland Haidock the sleeping Preacher Anno 1618. May 24. A Declaration tolerating Lawful Sports on Sundays Octob. 28. Sir Walter Rawleigh beheaded Nov. 18. A Comet first observed in England by Dr. Bainbridge Trask censured in the Star-Chamber Anno 1619. March 2. Queen Anne dyed at Hampton-Court Alterations of Gold Coyns Sir Henry Yelverton censured in the Star-Chamber Sir Richard Weston Ambassadour to Bruxels Anno 1620. July 17. Bernard Calvert of Andover performed his Journey from Southwark to Callice and back again in This one day Peace with France Anno 1621. Arch-Bishop of Spalato retracted what formeâ—ly he had writ in favour of the Protestants and was therefore commanded to depart the Kingdom Sir Francis Bacon displaced and committed to the Tower Sir Gyles Mompesson and Sir Francis Michael censured by the Parliament Anno 1622. Arch-Bishop of Spalato returned The English Treated with the Spaniard touching the restitution of the Palatinate Anno 1623. Pr. Charles imbarqu'd for Spain Octob. 5. He returned from thence 24. The Fall at Black-Friers March 23. King James first Armed for the Palatinate Anno 1624. Nov. 10. The Marriage with France accorded Count Mansfield came into England and suffered Ship-wreck Amboyna's Bloody Cruelty Anno 1625. March King James dyed at Theobalds 27. Prince Charles Proclaimed King A great Plague in London May 1. The Marriage with France Celebrated at the Church of Nostredame in Paris 3. Rejoyced for in London 7. King James Inhum'd at Westminster June 18. Parliament began at Westminster 22. Q. Mary Landed at Dover 23. King met and conducted her to Canterbury whâ—re the Marriage was finally completed 27. The Marriage declared at White-Hall King and Queen removed to Hampton-Court Aug. 1. Parliament met at Oxford Michaelmas Term was kept at Reading Octob. 8. Gades Voyage Feb. 2. King Charles Crowned at Westminster 6. Parliament met at Westminster E. Arundel committed to the Tower League with Denmark Suevia and the States against Spain Anno 1626. May 1. Duke of Buckingham questioned June 8. D. sequestred from the House of Lords 15. Parliament Dissolved E. Bristol committed to the Tower Queens Servants returned into France August Commission for Loan-Money Octob. 13. Nov. Embargo of the English Ships at Bourdeaux Bishop Andrews dyed Sir Fran. Bacon dyed Traffique with Spain prohibited Anno 1627. June 27. Duke of Buck. imbarqued for the Isle of Rhâ— at Portsmouth July 31. He Landed in the Isle of Rhe. Sir W. Heydon slain there Aug. St. Martins Fort Besieged Sir Joh. Burroughs slain Mich. Term. Lo. Purbeck censured in Star-Chamber Octob. 19. St. Martins Fort relieved Duke raised his Siege and defeated by the French many English slain Jan. 6. A Fray in Fleet-street Rochellers craved Aid March 17. Parliament began at Westminster Petition of Right granted by the King Commissions for Loan and Excise
to the Tower 20 A great Fire in Thredneedle-street Lond. Anno 1655. Mar. 26 Londoners Petitioned to have the Militia revived 30 James Duke of Lenox died 31 The Fleet set sail from Barbadoes Apr. 1 Col. Penrud and Jones examined at White-hall Poor Knights at Windsor continued 6 The Fleet by the Lee under St. Christophers 8 Passed by Sancta Cruze 6 Colonels Penrud Jones sent back into the West in order to their Tryal there 12 Commissioners for the Tryal of the Risers met at Salisbury Col. Penrud and Jones sent to Exeter 13 The Fleet within kenning of St. Domingo 14 The greatest part of the Army landed in Hispaniola 16 The remainder landed 18 Several persons condemned at Exeter 22 A Fire in Southwark 25 Major Gen. Haines slain before Saint Domingo 26 Baron Thorp and Judge Newdigate had Writs of Ease May 3 The Army in Hispaniola discomfited and shipped Kensy and Thorp executed at Salisbury 7 Seven more executed at Salisbury 8 Marquess Leda from Spain had Audience 9 Colonel Penrud and Colonel Grove beheaded at Exeter 10 The Fleet Anchored in S. Jamaica Harbor 11 They entred the Town of St. Jamaica 18 Serjeants Maynard Twisden and Windham committed to the Tower 21 The Scotch Lords in the Tower with the Lord Grandson M. John Ashburnham and his brother Col. Ashburnham were removed to more remote places 25 The Discovery fired and blown up 28 Serjeant Steel admitted Lord Chief-Baron of the Exchâ—quer June 1 M. Long made Recordâ—r of London 6 M. Coppleston Knighted 7 Judge Rolls delivered up his Commission 8 Lords Commissioners theirs 9 Col. Nathaniel Fines made Lord Privy-Seal M. G. Lambert Lord Warden of the Cinque-Ports Lord Willoughby of Parham committed to the Tower Cap. Crook had 200 l. per annum given him for his service in the West 11 Com. Gen. Reynolds Knighted 12 Several of the Nobility and Gentry who had been of the late Kings Party imprisoned 15 L. Hen. Cromwel for Ireland Sir Will. Constable died Serjeant Glyn sworn Lord Chief Justice 16 An Order for regulating the Chancery 17 Collections in London for the Savoy Protestants Dr. French the Divine died at White-hall 21 Sir Will. Constable buried at Westminster 25 The Fleet bound for England set sail from Jamaica July 3 A fire at Lambeth 19 The Fleet entred the Gulf of Florida 22 Passed out of the same Aug. About the beginning of this month fell that unhappy Accident in the Family of Sir George Sondes of Kent 21 M. Thurloe Secretary of State made Post-master General 29 Hannam the notorious Thief escaped from Newgate 31 Fleet anchored at the Spithead near Portsm Septem 5. The weekly Pamphlets restrained 9 Gen. Venables arrived at Portsmouth 18 Council of State commenced in Scotland 20 L. Mayor of London Knighted Gen Venables and Pen committed to the Tower 22 L. Deputy Fleet-wood arrived at London Oct. 10. M. Biddle removed from Newgate to Plymouth to be thence transported into Scilly Orders passed for regulating Printing 17 Dutch Ambassadors had Audience General Blake presented himself to his Highness 26 A Declaration setting forth the justness of the War with Spain Nov. 1 General Venables set at liberty An Order for erecting of a Council of Trade 7 Col. Edmund Harvey committed to the Tower 19 The Peace with France Ratified 24 Cavaliers disarmed c. 27 The Assessment of 60000 l. per mens continued 28 Peace with France proclaimed Dec. 4. The French Ambassador took leave of his Highness The Jews Petition again for admittance into England January 6 Several persons seized on by the Soldiers as they came from the Venetian Ambassadours 16 Many slain at Spalding in Lincolnshire by the fall of a Chamber-Floor 17 Col. Pride Knighted 19 M. G. John Barkstead the like Godfrey Goodman the late Bishop of Glocester died about this time February 1 Venetian Ambassadour had Audience Three Gentlemen Prisoners to Saint James's Tryed at the Upper Bench Bar for killing of a Soldier who were found guilty only of Manslaug-hter 12 The Swedish Ambassador had Audience 13 The High Sheriffs freed from their usual expence in the Assise time 16 War with England proclaim'd by the Spaniards in Dunkirk 21 A general Embargo in England for 21 days 28 About this time Sir Thomas Alcock cut his own Throat 29 Charles Stuart departed from Colin Mar. 15 Sir Thomas Wortly slain in the Strand 16 One Tyson a Minister of Saint Buttolphs Billingsgate cut his own Throat 18 The Fleet put forth to Sea but forced into Torbay 21 The late Bishop of Armah died at Rygate Anno 1656. This month one Mr. Grantham being slain in a Duel was found dead in the Fields near South-hampton house 27 The Fleet set sail out of Torbay April 17 Archbishop of Armah his Funeral 18 L. H. Cromwell's Lady delivered of a Son named afterwards Oliver May Records c. of the First Fruits Office seized on by the Serjeant at Arms. 13 A Committee appointed for the discovery of fraudulent and counterfeit Debentures June 12 Wrestling in Moor-Fields prohibited 13 M. G. Worsly buried in H. 7 Chappell 17 R. Hannam that notorious Thief executed in Smithfield 30 Letters Patents granted to Robert Villiers for assuming the surname of Danvers July 9 L. Lambert constituted Chief Justice in Eyre within the Forrest of Dean 10 Peace with Portugal Ratified Writs for summoning a New Parliament sealed 20 A prodigious Storm of Thunder Lightning and Hail in Norwich and other parts of Norfolk very obnoxious to the Inhabitants 25 Swedish Ambassador had Audience 26 Entertained at Hampton-Court and one of his chief Gentlemen Knighted Ten sail of Ships returned from the Fleet. August 11. Building upon New Foundations Ordered to be staid in Lincolns-Inn Fields and Saint James's Fields 20 The general Election of Parl. Members 23 Swedish Ambassador departed Sept. 3 A Thanksgiving observed by his Highness and Council for the two Victoriâ—s over the Scots at Dunbar and Worcester 9 A Proclamation for the Cavaliers c. their departing London and 20 miles distance by the 12 instant Sir Henry Vane Prisoner to Carisbrook-Castle in the Isle of Wight The Ship called the Merchants Delight burnt upon the Thames near Redriff Divers Gentlemen of the late Kings Party sent to the Tower 15 Alderman Dethick and Mr. George Fleetwood Knighted L. Steele for Ireland 17 Parliament first sat and chose Sâ—r Thomas Widdrington Speaker 23 A Declaration for a General Fast October 30· 24 A Day of Humiliation observed by the Parliament at St. Margarets in Westminster 29 Alderman Tichburn Elected L. May. of London 30 M. Pendarvis buryed at Abbingdon in Berkshire Octob. 3 The River of Thames Ebbed and Flowed twice in three hours 8 A Thanksgiving at Westminster for success against the Spaniard 24 General Montague returned into Stokes-Bay Novâ—mber 1 The Silver taken the Spanish Gallion brought into the Tower and The Marquess of Badâ—n and his Brother Prisoners to London Dec. 10 Col. William Lockhart and Mr. James Calthrop Knighted 15
mutatis autem temperamentis mutantur mores mutatis moribus Principum Subditorum Sequitur mutatio Reip. Heaven saith he most effectually Operates upon a Human Body best agreeable to it self and so also on the Body both of the Prince himself and his Subjects to wit so as that it changeth the Temperaments of Mens Bodies and with those Temperaments their manners or conditions and the manners or conditions of Princes and Subjects being changed a mutation of the Commonwealth followeth And with him agrees that excellent Mathematician and Astrologer Origanus part 3. Membr 2. Cap. 1. Non modo in Regnis varias mutationes translationes animadvertimus dum modo hos modo illos Regnare atque aliis Dominari comperimus verum etiam in ipsa superficie terrae nihil esse perpetuum ex collatione temporum locorum Siccum humido humidum sicco permutari terrasque alias aquis aboleri alias assurgere deprehendimus We Observe not only sundry Changes and Translations of Kingdoms whilst these and these Planets reign and bear Rule with others but also that upon the whole surface of the Earth there is nothings perpetual and by comparing of Times and Places perceive Siccity chang'd into Moisture Moisture to Siccity some Countries destroy'd others increas'd by Waters Thus He and that very truly For although God the Author of Nature and the First Cause of every Good thing changes Countries and Transfers Kingdoms at his pleasure yet seeing he hath engraven in the Book of Nature and chiefly in Heaven which measureth Times the Motions and Mutations of all things things that be Invisible even his own eternal Power for the greatest part yea and exposed Heaven unto our view that it might be for signs of Present and Future things I shall not think it contrary to true Religion or Good Manners if with Fear and Reverence I enquire the Superior Natural Causes of those Mutations so long as I ascribe no necessity thereunto Maugre the Croaking and Coaxation of some few Epileptique Prophets and other Religious Lunatiques who prate and perswade the Contrary The First Cause is the Change of the Absides of the Planets whereby the Five Planets together with the Sun transfer the Places in which they are highest and most remote from the Center of the Earth so also the Places wherein they are lowest and nearest thereunto and together with those Places their swiftness and slowness of Motion into several parts of the Zodiaque according to the succession of the Signs whereof Cardan Seg. 1. Aph. 37. in these words Permutationes Absidum Regna Regiones Religiones mutant Changes of the Absides alter Kingdoms Regions and Religions Thus from the Change of Saturn's Absis into Cancer Mahomet had his growth and by the Change thereof into Capricorn the Sign Opposite thereunto receives he Detriment and at length a final Destruction Spinaeus an Excellent Astrologian and Physician to the Duke of Mantua in his Catastrophe Mundi Genuinely English'd by the Polite Quill of my Oaken Friend Elias Ashmole Esq tells us that Mahomets Destruction initiated Anno 1630 c. and this he chiefly deduces from the Change of Saturn's Absiâ— out of Sagittary into Capricorn which indeed I confess fell out according to the Prutenick Tables in the end of the year 1630. But by the more accurate observations of latâ—r Authors the Absis of Saturn continues in Sagittary for many years yet to come For by the Philolaique Tables the best extant it enters not Capricorn until the beginning of the year 1728. and therefore it could not in the least be unless we will have the Effect precede its Cause that Mahomets Destruction commenc'd in this respect in or near the year 1630. Nevertheless I believe with Spinaeus that the many Revolutions of the Heavens in and about that year have already produced a sensible Commencement of Detriment unto him yet conclude not his final Destruction until after the year 1728. Wherein Saturns Absis will be Changed into Capricorn and that several other Causes concur to extirpate him and his Law There is no other change of the Absis of any Planet falling out in our time save only the Absis of Mars and this happen'd according to Bullialdus in the latter end of the year 1647. which was from Leo to Virgo and what a strange mutation ensued the year following viz. A Dissolution of the English Monarchy c. the whole World can witness which very thing signally confirms that of Ludovic de Reg. Aph. 9. Mutantur Regna Dominia Fides Sectaeque ac opiniones hominum dum mutantur Auges Planetarum de signo in signum dico illarum gentium quarum significator erit Planeta Augis permutatae Kingdoms and Governments Faith Religions and Opinions of Men are changed when the Auges or Absides of the Planets are changed from one Sign to another I mean the Kingdoms Governments Faith Religions and Opinions of such Nations as have for their significator the Planet whose Auge is changed Now all men know who know any thing of this Nature that Aries is the Ascendant and Mars Lord thereof the significator of England and so he is of France Germany Denmark and several other places who are herein no less concern'd than the English as a few years will assuredly manifest Mutatioque erit ad bonum vel malum secundum Naturam significatorum superiorum illorum temporum secundum Naturam signi mutationis And this change saith that same Author and Aphorisme shall be to Good or Evil according to the Nature of the chief significators of those times and Sign of Mutation We know Saturn Mars and Mercury have born the greatest sway in almost every Eclipse Revoâ—ution and other notable Configurations of the Planets 〈◊〉 and since that year especially in Two of the Three Eclipses of 1652. and in the great and Total Eclipse Anno 1653. in March And as for the Sign into which this change was made it is Virgo the principal house of Mercury a Cold and Dry Melancholy Barren Sign whereby we may easily judge of what Nature the Change is I spare to Expatiate Another Cause is the Change of the Sun's Eccentricity described of Copernicus cap. 20 lib. 3. Revol by the Motion of a little Circle having the Center of the Eccentrick in its Circumference and finishing its Period in 3434 years The year 1653. Offers it the least that can be according to Rheinoldus and Copernicus being 32190. such parts as the Eccentrick hath 1000000 or Part 1. 55′ 53″ 24‴ where the Semidiameter of the Suns Eccentricity hath 60. The greatest viz. 2° 3â— 7″ happen'd 36 years before Christ about the beginning of the Roman Monarchy Georgius Joachimâ—â— Rheticus callled this Circle the Wheel of Fortune by whose Revolutions saith he the Monarchies of the world assume their Commencements and Changes For like as the Roman Empire obtain'd its Highest Dignity when the Eccentricity was greatest so the same decreasing it is very much Impaired
concern that Kingdom or City But in a Solar Eclipse it is necessary besides that the Sun be above the Earth and that his place agree to the Kingdom or City that the Eclipse be also visible to the Kingdom or City or otherwise the Effects shall in no wise concern the one or the other Now the Solar Eclipse here by him mentioned is not visible at all to us for it appears in the Islands de S. Pedro Barbados de Don Alfonso de Praxaros and to such as Sail beyond the Equator and under the Tropick of Capricorn through the Persian Sea And indeed in 13 and 14 deg of North Latitude it will be a very great Eclipse but of what concernment is this to England or why should it put forward this Lunar Eclipse in January seeing it is neither visible to us for at London it happeneth at their 11 a Clock at Night and so the Luminaries are both under the Horizon nor yet is the degree Eclipsed in the Sign or Triplicity of that Sign whereunto either England or Scotland are thought to be subject which is required by Cardanus his Rule before the Effects can concern either Whereby it appears that this Non-apparent Solar Eclipse can no way help or harm us nor augment or put forward the Effects of the Lunar Eclipse and that William Lilly in thus preferring his own idle Fancy beyond the Experience and more solid Reasons and Rules of Campanella Cardanus and of all other Authors that ever I read or heard of hath very much abused the Reader and rendred himself a very Novice and fondling in Astrology As touching the Lunar Eclipse in January 1647. I have writ of it already in my Prognostication wherein you may see what the Effects of it are and those that desire further satisfaction may have recourse to Origanus pag. 460. upon Mercury's being Lord of an Eclipse as he is of this But although this Lunar Eclipse be visible and fall out in a Sign of the Fiery Triplicity and in that respect doth generally concern England Yet in regard it is so small viz. but 4 digits 47 min. 42 sec. its Effects will scarcely be felt or observed by any body For as Eclipses nihil nocent illis Regionibus in quibus non videntur So parvae Eclipses parum nocent in pauca operantur It is true as both Lilly in his Anglicus and I in my Prog. have in effect observed that in caeremoniis religione to which he adds in reditibus regiis ac legibus mutationes affert A likelyhood as he saith of some change or alteration in Church-Affairs in the Revenues of Kings or more properly in such matters as at present the Parliament make use of for maintenance of their Wars and Affairs and of altering or abolishing many Laws formerly in use All this I grant him and why may it not admit of thus much malignancy in the application thereof viz. That the Kingdom are weary of the Presbyterial Government and will not endure the smell of Elders for Gentlemen are commonly Scholars and do Naturally affect freedom in the Exercise of their Religion and scorn to be constrained to give an account of their Belief to Broom-men Coblers Taylors and Tinkers or to any such Illiterate Mechanick and Profane Fellows or to subject their Understandings to the sense and Interpretation of so unsanctified a Society and shall therefore wish for and must justly endeavour a change of Government in the Church So likewise may His Majesties Revenue so long detained from him be in a better possibility of regaining or in some part restored to him or at least great means used to perswade those that have Usurped the Possession and Profits thereof to resign and account And that many Ordinances Orders and Votes that have passed and been formerly enjoyn'd and observed as Laws must admit of alteration and abolishment But as I have formerly noted these things will not be done effectually this Year in regard of the smalness of the Defect so that we shall be scarce sensible of its Operation Yet without all doubt the Dragons Head in the tenth House in the intercepted Sign Cancer bodes very much good to His Majesty to be begun and wrought by the Scottish Nation who shall partake of that Influence And whereas Lilly adds that Celerem Regis Principis vel nobilissimi viri alicujus infirmitatem vel praeclari viri cujuspiam mortem adducit That this small Eclipse portends some sudden Infirmity or Casualty to a King Prince or Worthy Man perhaps some eminent and Famous Man's Death c. He had done well to have cited his Author or given his Reasons for what he says here for I cannot pick out any such signification from this Eclipse as Mercury is truly and really Lord thereof Nor as he hath made Mars and Saturn to be sharers with him Indeed Mars stirs up Wars Intestine Seditions Tumultuous Uproars the wrath of Princes and by that means some unexpected slaughter And Saturn premonstrates perturbation of the Humours Fluxes and Quartan Fevers Poverty and Banishment Dearth Penury c. But I find no such sudden Infirmity or Casualty to befall any King or Prince c. as he chatters of yet I 'le undertake for him that if Prince Griffith should but this Year fall asunder of the Pox the next Year after Lilly will tell you that this Prediction was verified in him Nor know I any Reason why Scotland should be at all concerned in it seeing the Eclipse happeneth in the Fiery Trigon and that the Ascendant of Scotland which is Cancer is of another viz. the Watry Triplicity nor at all Asspected by the Sign wherein the Eclipse happeneth nor afflicted by either of the Malevolents but rather Fortified by the presence of the Dragons Head in it as before I noted in the Mid-heaven and although the Eclipsed Body be Dispositrix of the Sign Cancer yet for the Reasons formerly given the Effects of the Eclipse cannot be at all discerned in Scotland or scarce in any part of England and therefore it is but a foolery in William Lilly to make such a fluttering and a noise about nothing But I am well pleased to hear him scatter that one truth if so it prove that the Scots will stand like Oaks unshaken to their first Principles c. It behoves some body else to remember their Covâ—nant c. And truly the Scots do owe William Lilly a great many thanks for his confiding Epithets But I fear I fear I shall hear him ere long lash out of his open Sepulchre as much and us vildly as ever he did against the King and the Cavaliers though now he Court them with the Titles of Prudent and Wise People I hope they will be Wise enough for those they are to deal with What he says against the Irish is not material The more the Fox is curs'd the better he thrives But I suspect Lilly to be one of those London Adventurers who were dividing the Bears Skin
Years Since all the Heav'ns appeared on a fire 82 Years Since Piercy and great Navil's Insurrection 87 Years Since Gresham Colledge and th' Exchangâ— erection 85 Years Since Drake surrounded this our Globe of strife 79 Years Since Pious Gresham did exchange this Life 77 Years Since Saint Domingo ransack'd wash by Drake 71 Years Since then the Spaniards did not sighâ— but quake 71 Years Since Zutphen-Siege our Famous Sydnâ—y slew 70 Years Since Scotch Queen Mary bid the World adieu 69 Years Since boasting Spain's Armado overthrown 68 Years Since th' Indian Weed was first in England known 65 Years Since daring Drake and noble Hawkins di'd 61 Years Since Cheap-side-Cross most richly beautifi'd 60 Years Since Cales was from the Spaniards stoutly torn 60 Years Since CHARLES the first to grief and sorrow born 56 Years Since Learned JAMES the English Crown possest 54 Years Since he th' Allegiance Oath upon us prest 54 Years Since Fate reveal'd the Puny Powder-Plot 51 Years Since first rejoyc'd for now regarded not 50 Years Since Fred'rick Count arriv'd on English Earth 44 Years Since we bewail'd Heroick HENRY's Death 44 Years Since here last Christianus Denmark's King 42 Years Since Middleton's River brought from Amwel-spring 42 Years Since we Bermudas â—irst inhâ—bited 42 Years Since Learned Rawleigh's noble Blood was shed 38 Years Since last a Comet in the Scorpion seen 38 Years Since that brought death to Ann our James's Queen 37 Years Since Charles with cares as well as gold was Crown'd 31 Years Since his fair Queen first trod on English Ground 31 Years Since Londâ—n's last great Plague from Heaven sent 31 Years Since then at Oxford sate the Parliâ—ment 31 Years Since Buckingham's great Duke so basely slain 28 Years Since Englâ—nd did conclude a Peace with Spain 27 Years Since liâ—ing Charles fiâ—st breath'd this loathsom air 26 Years Since Rev'râ—â—â— LAUD began St. Paul's repair 22 Years Since the late King advanc'd against the Sâ—OT 17 Years Since Peace concluded but intended not 17 Years Sincâ— Wolves and Foxes first were Idoliz'd 16 Years Since 〈◊〉 Strafford's Blood was Sacrific'd 15 Years Since Sects and Tumults set the Land on fire 15 Years Since the dead King was forced to retire 15 Years Since Hotham shut Hull-gates against the King 14 Years Since ruined for thoughts to let him in 12 Years Since we with Essex vow'd to live and die 14 Years Since we cashier'd him of his Excellency 12 Years Since Charles his Royal Standard streaming stood 14 Years Since Keinton-field deep dy'd with English blood 14 Years Since Cheapside-Cross for Conscience-sake did fall 13 Years Since Moses Tables forc'd to give the wall 13 Years Since the Scotch Army marched to our aid 13 Years Since they return'd from Hereford well paid 13 Years Since Uxbridge Overture's initiation 12 Years Since Love bâ—lâ—ht fire brands that consum'd the nation 12 Years Since first we felt the vertue of a Tax 12 Years Since glorious Laud triumphed o're the Ax 12 Years Since Common-Prayers ceas'd abjured rather 12 Years Since the wise Synod voâ—ed God the Father 12 Years Since Naseby-field first own'd that fatal blow 11 Years Since even poor Women felt the overthrow 11 Years Since pensive Charles left Oxford in Disguise 10 Years Since he to Treacherous Scots became a Prize 10 Years Since Henderson receiv'd his Mortal Wounds 10 Years Since Scotch-men sold their Prince for English pounds 10 Years Since Holmby-house â—estrain'd his further flight 10 Years Since Joyce surpriz'd him in the dead of Night 9 Years Since he had terms propos'd and promis'd right 9 Years Since fairly juggl'd into th' Isle of Wight 9 Years Since there the sinful Treaty did commence 8 Years Since broken off he forthwith hurry'd thence 8 Years Since the old Commons took a purging dose 8 Years Since CHARLES made truly great and glorious 8 Years Since they the House of Lords did useless doom 8 Years Since Kingship dangerous and burthensom 8 Years Since the Supremacy was Eastward bound 8 Years Since our Allegiance bury'd under ground 8 Years Since CHARLES's Crown exposed to a rate 8 Years Since England hight â—he Title of Free-State 7 Years Since Scotland tasted of Heav'ns ireful Cup 5 Years Since English Hogs are our dear Brethren up 5 Years Since Mars unroosted those had twelve years rul'd 3 Years Since Mad-men on their Ruines 'gan to build 3 Years Since that illiterate Conclave's Dissolution 3 Years Since this blest Governments first Institution 3 Years This is added out of his Ephemer 1655. Since Time was pregnant of a Lord Protector 2 Years Since she brought forth a more than Trojan Hector 2 Years Since London feasted him at Grocers Hall 2 Years Since Viner the first Knight amongst us all 2 Years Since Peace concluded with the High-born Dutch 2 Years Since the shrill Trumper nois'd it to be such 2 Years Since Knights and Burgesses their free Election 2 Years Since winnowed and made of one complexion 2 Years Since they conven'd and sate with blest intent 2 Years Since they presum'd to tune the Instrument 2 Years Since found flat-guilty of that High Ambition 2 Years Since taught the meaning of a Recognition 2 Years Since some like Rats forsook the falling House 2 Years Since others big with Mountains dropt a Mouse 2 Years Since the Protector set their sins before them 2 Years Since he dissolved never to restore them 1 Years Since Noble James the Duke of Lenox dy'd 1 Years Since Perjur'd Falc'ner wisely stept aside 1 Years Since Wiltshire's Insurrection broach'd new fears 1 Years Since the grand seisure of the Cavaliers 1 Years For the continuing this Ingenuous Chronology to any time you need but add the elapsed Years between your proposed year and the Year 1656. and 't is done Examples are needless 2. Over the Festivals Why rail we not at superstitious days Pull Crosses down and burn the harmless Bays â—hy do we not inhibit Common-Pray'rs â—nd threaten Bridewell to the Cock-Pit Players â—ow can our tender Consciences digest Organs and Altars stand they East or West Plum-broth and Pies made of Malignant-Paste Which erst the Godly would not dare to taste And plead Allegiance now that Fatal stroke Hath cut the Chain and cleft in two the Yoke The change is great and may be well defended But 't is enough to say The work is ended 3. Over the Table of Kings Yet yet the Regal Table courts the Nation Kings are not out of date though out of Fashion Under the Table of Kings Two Williams twice four Henries Stephens but one Three Richards twice three Edwards and a John One Mary one Elizabeth a James And Charles five times five Soveraigns with ten names Who numbers more transgresses out of Reason God save my Cow and that I hope 's no Treason 4. Over the Table of Terms The Chancery's reform'd and so are we All things enjoy their Pristine Purity Under the Table of Terms Lawyers 't is true like new-set Mill-stones grind Their Rough-shod Clients
28 Surrendred to the English S. John's Town surrendred Aug. 5 Scotch Army at Woodh 7 They entred England 8 Marched by Carlile 10 By Kendall 16 They forced their passage over at Warrington Bridge 22 Scotch Army at Worcester M. Love and M. Gibbons beheaded on Tower-Hill An Insurrect in Wales E. Darby landed at Weywater in Lancashire Sep. 3 E. Dar. defeat in Lancash 12. Scotch Army defeated the third time at Worcester 13 G. Cromwell returned to London Scotch Prisoners marched through London into Tuttle Fields 500 l. Sterling offered to any that should detect the Scotch King Oct. 2 King of Scots landed at New-haven in France 15 Forces Embarqued at Weymouth for reducing of Jersey E. Darby beh at Bolton Col. John Benbow shot to death at Shrewshery 16 17 Forces shipped at Chester and Liverpool for reducing the Isle of Man 18 They hoisted sail but driven by contrary Winds into Beumorris 19 Col. Hayn set sail with Forces for Jersey 21 King of Scots at Paris 22 Jersy Island taken 25 Sir Timothy Fetherstonhaugh beheaded at Chester 28 Forces design'd against the Isle of Man set sail for Beumor 29 Isle of Man surrendred Ald. Kenrick sworn L. Ma. of London Cornet Cast. in Guersey surrendred to the Parliament Nov. M. Gen. Massey sore wounded surrendred himself to the Countess of Stamford but the Lord Grey her son secur'd and sent him to London M. G. Middleton and L. G. David Lesley taken and secured The like several others of the Scots Nobility and Gentry at Ellet in Scotland Gen. Popham one of the English Admirals dyed 26 L. G. Ireton dyed at Limrick in Ireland 27 Col. Massey the Mayor of Worcester and others brought to London and secured in the Tower Dec. 17 Dutch Ambassadours came to Lond. 19 They had Audience Jan. 11 Barbadoes surrendred to the Parliament 15 M. Lilburn sentenced to banishment by the Parliament 30 An Act for execution of the Judgment given against him Mar. 11 M.S. Johns and M. Strickl sent Ambassadors from the Parliament into Hol. where they were several times affronted 13 Received at Rotterdam and conducted to the English-house Anno 1652. May 10 Master Henry Compton slain in a Duel near Putney by the Lord Shandoys 19 A Fight in the Downs betwixt the English and the Dutch 25 Sir George Ayscue returned from reducing the Plantations June 17 A great Fire in Glascow in Scotland 20 Much hurt done by Thunder at Church-Laiton in Cheshire 27 Holland Ambassadors craved Audience 29 Had it 30 Departed hence July Sir George Ayscue took sunk and dispersed thirty six Dutch Ships Aug. 16 Sir Geo. Ayscue fought the Dutch near Plymouth 31 C. Massey escaped from the Tower Septem 5 French Fleet beaten by the English under General Blake 6 Dunkirk taken by the Spaniard 19 Parliament Fleet consisting of 18 Sail set forth of Yarmouth to Convoy home the Merchants Ships who had put themselves under the Protection of the King of Denmark 24 Those Ships were demanded by the English 26 King of Dâ—nmark refused to deliver them 27 The Flâ—et returned for England 30 Antilop lost October 2 Portugal Ambassadours had Audience 15 The Fleet arrived at Burlington-Bay Mr. Bradshaw sent as Agent to the King of Denmark on the behalf of the Merchants November Master Thomas May dyed suddenly in the night 20 Dutch Fleet on the back of Godwin-Sands 29 General Blake worsted by the Dutch 30 Phoenix Frigot recovered from the Dutch February 18 19 20 A terrible Sea-Fight betwixt the English and the Dutch near the Isles of Wight Portland wherein the Dutch were worsted English Fleet in the Levant-Seas worsted by the Dutch Anno 1653. April 20 Parliament dissolved by the Army 30 A Council of State declared May 28 The English Fleet arrived from the Northwards in Plymouth Road. June 2 3 Another Sea-Fight between the English and Dutch who were worsted yet General Dean one of the English Admirals therein slain 10 M. Lilburn hearing of the change of Government returned into England without License 14 He sued to the General for Protection 15 He was secured in the Sheriff of London's House 16 Sent Prisoner to Newgate Jul. 4 New Elected Members met in the Council-Chamber at White-hall where the General made his Speech to them 13 M. Lilburn brought to Trial at the Sessions-b in the Old-Bayly 16 He put in his Exceptions to the Bill of Indictment the Sessions ended and so his Tryal was deferred till the next Sessions 20 General Assembly of the Scotch Kirk dispersed 29 30 Another bloody Sea-Fight betwixt the English and Dutch wherein their Admiral Van Trump was slain and his Fleet worsted Aug. 5 Chancery Voted down by the New Parl. 10 M. Lilburn brought again to his Tryal 20 M. Lilburn acquitted by his Jury but sent back to Newgate 26 Act for Marriages 27 M. Lilburn removed from Newgate to the Tower September 2. Londoners Petition the Parliament for continuance of Tythes Nov. 4 An Act for Redress of Mischiefs arising by Writs of Error and Writs of False Judgment 23 Dr. Wymberly a learned Divine and noble Friend of mine dyed 25 He was Inhum'd at Westm. Dec. 12 The second Parliament dissolved having sate about as many weeks as the former had done years 16 General Cromwell sworn Lord Protector 19 Proclaimed so in England 21 Proclamation made for continuing all persons in their Offices Jan. 19 An Ordinance declaring what Offences shall be adjudged Treason Another repealing the Acts and Resolves of Parliament touching subscribing the Engagement 20 Warm Blood Rained at Pool in Dorsetshire 31 Protector proclaimed in Ireland Feb. 8 He was magnificently Feasted at Grocers-Hall Mar. 15 Three Suns seen at Dublin in Ireland Anno 1654. April 5 Peace concluded with the Netherlands 26 Proclaimed June 9 Ordinance for Relief of Creditors and poor Prisoners 27 H. C. of Justice met in the painted Chamber 30 Ambassadour Whitlock arrived at Gravesend from Sweden July 6 Horse-Races inhibited H. C. of Justice sate in Westminster-Hall 9 Cavaliers again commanded out of London 10 M. Gerard beheaded on Tower-hill Don Pantaleon Sa beheaded likewise on Tower-hill M. Vowel executed at Charing-Cross August 21 Humphry Marston executed in Aldersgate Street 29 An Order for Ejecting Scandalous Ministers Sep. 3 A third Parliament met at Westminster 4 They began to sit 11 Souldiers authorized to exercise any Trade 12 The Recognition Oct. 6 G. Blake set sail from Plymouth 19 Col. Hammond buried Dec. 13 M. Bidle commiâ—ted to the Gatehouse 19 The Flâ—eâ— under General Pen set sail for Hispaniola Jan. 4 Col. Overton brought Prisoner to Lond. 16 Committed to the Tower 22 Parliament dissolv 29 G. Pen at Barbadoes Feb. 1 The Fleet together in Carlile Bay 12 A great Fire in Fleetstreet 26 Horse-Races again inhibited 27 L. Gray of Grooby Prisoner to Windsor Castle Mar. 1 An Insurrection intended about York 10 M. Wildman committed to the Tower 12 An Insurrection about Salisbury and some other parts 15 L. Tufton Prisoner
Speaker pro tempore The same day Maj. Gen. Overton and others Committed by the Old Protector were discharged by the Parliament from their Imprisonment Anno 1659. Apr. 7 A representation to Rich. Prot. published by the Officers of the Army 8 A Copy thereof sent by the Protector inclosed in a Letter to the Speaker After which the Protect stood upon his guard 14 Challon Chute Esq a no less Honest then Emin Lawy. departed this Life Apr. 15 Mr. Bampfield chosen Speaker in his place 16 The Quakers Petition'd the Parl. against Magistracy and Ministry but discountenanced 22 Rich. Protector his Party deserting him consented to a Commission and Proclamation for dissolving the Parliament which was doâ—e accordingly After which himself also was decently laid aside 23 The late Kings Party Commanded out of London 25 The House of Com. shut up and entrance denyed the Members that attempted to sit again May 6 A Declar. of the Officers of the Army inviting the Members of the long Parl. who continued sitting till Apr. 20. 1653. to return to the Excercise and discharge of their Trust. Ordered to be Printed and Published and Will. Lenthal Esq solicited to sit again Speaker which after some Scruples and Objections made by him he agreed to 7 Some Members of the long Parliament sat again 14 The late Protector 's great Seal broken in the House and their own Old one confirm'd 15 A New Council of State Nominated and appointed 16 White-Hall and Somerset-house Voted to be sold. June 4 President Bradshaw Tho. Tyrrel and Jo. Fountain constituted Commission of the great Seal 22 H. Cromwel Lieutenant of Irel. by Letters signified his submission to the Parl. in delivering up the Gover. of that Nation to their Commissioners July 1 Great Jealousies and Fears which occasion'd a general Seisure of Horses in and about London 2 Henry Cromwel arrived from Ireland 6 And having given the Council an account of the State of Affairs there had leave given to go where he pleased The Sale of Hampton-Court Voted to be forborn till further Order 9 Henry Cromwel retired into Cambridge-shire 11 Souldiers at Enfield beaten by the Country People and Nine of them sent to Newgate 26 A Bill passed for setling the Militia in England and Wales 29 The Lady Mary Howard committed to the Tower and numbers of other Persons seized on and secured in several Prisons 31 Col. Massey taken in Glocestershire but escaped Aug. 1 An Insurrection in Cheshire Headed by Sir Geo. Booth whose Forces surpriz'd Chester Liverpool Chirk-Castle and some other places 6 Lord Lambert advanced with his Forces toward the North for suppressing them Maj. Gen. Desborough towards the West 9 Sir George Booth and others with him proclaimed Rebels 19 Sir George Booth Routed near Northwich and soon after Chester and Liverpool surrendred to the Parliaments Forces 23 Sir George Booth taken in Newport-Pagnel and the same day 1000 l. bestowed by the Parliament upon the Lord Lambert to buy him a Jewel with for this his good Service 24 Sir George Booth committed to the Tower and Chirk-Castle surrendred upon Articles 27 A New Act for Sequestration Sep. 7 A Procla against Mr. Mordant and others suspected to be engaged with Sir George Booth 8 James Naylor that notorious Blasphemer discharged by the Parliament from his Imprisonment in Bridewel 20 Lord Lambert return'd to London Octob. 5 A Representation and Petition of the General Council of the Army presented to the Parliament 6 The Parliam Council of State and Field Officers of the Army magnificently Feasted by the City at Grocers-Hall 12 The Lord Lamberts and other Officers Commissions Voted by the Parliament as a special Mark of their Favour Null and Void and themselves discharg'd from all Military Imployment An Act appointing seven Commissioners for Government of the Army 13 The Parliament shut out of the House by the Army 14 The Lord Fleetwood nominated Commander in Chief Col. Cob. sent to Scotl. Ireland Col. Bar. sent to Scotl. Ireland to give the Reasons of these their Proceedings in England 20 Gen. Monk signifies by Letters his dislike thereof and advanc'd his Forces into England 26 A Committee of Safety established 27 A Declaration of the General Council of the Officers of the Army 29 L. Gen. Ludlow arrived from Ireland 31 President Bradshaw dyed Nov. 1 A Committee appointed to prepare a Form of Government Four Persons sent as Commissioners to General Monk to Remonstrate the State of Affairs in England and compose if possible the difference with him 3 L. Lamb. advanced with Forces towards him 5 A Proclam inhibiting all meetings for the raising of Forces without Order 12 Three Comm. sent from Gen. Monk arrived in London 14 They Treated with as many Comm. of the Ar. 15 The Treaty ended in an Agreement Dec. 4 Portsmouth revolted and the pretended Committee of Safety Ordered Forces for reducing thereof which Forces joyned with the Garrison so soon as they came before it 5 Tumults in London wherein some People were slain by the Command of Hewson Oliver's Cobling Lord. 6 Army Officers began to sit at White-Hall to find out a New Form of Government 10 They resolve that a Parliament should be called to sit in or bâ—fore February next in hopes thereby to quiet the Spirits of the People 11 The Lord Mayor placed Guards throughout the City 24 Army Officers cryed Peccavimus to the Speaker Lenthal for their former defection and promised Obedience for the future 26 The Rump-Parliament began to sit again 28 Windsor-Castle surrendred to them Jan. 2 The Rump order'd an Oath for Renunciation of the Title of his Majesty and the whole Line of King James They Pardon'd Lambert and all others that should submit by the 9 of Jan. upon which his Forces left him and dispers'd themselves and he submitted to the Rump 6 Thanks order'd to be given Gen. Monk and that he should be desired to come to London Gen. Monk arriv'd at Newcastle after which he was Petition'd by all the Counties through which he Marched if not all the Counties in England for a Free Parliament 7 Morley made Lieutenant of the Tower 9 The Estates of Sir Geo. Booth and his adherent's order'd to be sold. 10 G. Monk at North Allerton 11 At Burrow-Briggs 12 At Yorke The Rump approv'd of his marching into England 16 Thomas Scot and Luke Robinson order'd to go and meet General Monk to congratulate his Successes 17 They began their Journey toward him 19 The Army Quarter'd in the City Mr. Fra. Wolley slain in a Duel by the E. of Chesterfield 20 Three Commissioners sent from the City to General Monk 22 General Monk at Nottingham 23 A Declaration from the Rump promising a Government without a King and many other fine Things General Monk at Leicester where the Rumps two Commissioners met him 25 Sir Robert Pye and Major Fincher committed to the Tower Gen. Monk at Northhampton 26 The Rump voted him Custos Rotulorum for Devonshire and Mr. Gumble his
Chaplain promis'd fair 28 Gen. Monk at St. Alban's Febru 1 The Rump granted to him St. James's Park during their pleasure or rather their possession of it Their Army order'd to March forth of London to make way for the General 's Forces 2 A Mutiny at Somerset-house 3 Gen. Monk march'd into Lond. with his Army 9 He pull'd down the City Gates and Portcullises by order of the Rump and quarter'd his Army in London 10 Marched to White-hall but return'd soon after with his whole Forces and writ to the Rump to fill up the House c. 21 Secluded Memb. restor'd after which Sir Rob. Pye Maj. Fincher many others discharg'd from their Imprisonm the City order'd to make up their Gates Bonfires ringing of bells in most places in hope of a King and free Parliament Mar. 15 Bish. Wren enlarged 16 Parliam dissolv'd another Summon'd to be holden at Westminster the 15 of Appil 1660. Anno 1660. Apr. 9 Lambert escaped out of the Tower 14 His Majesties most Gracious Letters Declaration dated from Breda 21 Lambert proclaim'd Traitor 22. Taken near Daventry by the hands of Col. Ingoldsby 24 Brought to London and commit to the Tower 25 The Parliament met at Westminster May 1 His Majesties most Gracious Letters and Declaration to both Houses and to the L. G. Monk presented by Sr. J. Greenvil after which there followed many wholsome Resolves in order to his Maj. speedy return to his People who throughout the City and Suburbs express'd their joy by Bonfires Bells and Ordinance from the Tower 2. The like Gra. Letters c. presented to the L. Ma. Alder. and Com. Coun. of London by the L. Viscount Mordant and Sir J. Greenvil 3 L. Montague and the whole Fleet upon reading his Mâ—j Gracious Let. Declaration to them unanimously submitted 5 Easter T. adjourn'd till Quinq Pasch. being May the 8. 7 Charles the I. his Statue set up again in Guild-hall-yard Justices and Sheriffs c. in office April 25 1660. continued and to exercise their office in the Kings name 8 His Majesty with an Univer acclam most solemnly proclaim'd in Lon. and Westmin and so afterwards throughout his Dominions 9 The States Arms so called Order'd to be taken down and the Kings Arms set up in their stead 10 Spanish Prisoners in Chelsy Colledge discharged 11 Somerset-house and St. James's order'd to be quitted of all Lodgers c. 11 12 Ls. and Commons appointed to attend his Majesty began their journey Those from the City the like 14 Whitehall made ready for his Majesties reception His Majesty left Breda 15 He came to the Hague 16 Comm. from the L. and Commons and City of London had audience of his Majesty 23 Gen. Monk at Rochester His Majesty with his two Brothers embark't for England 25 They most happily landed at Dover and from thence went to Canterbury 28 Came to Rochester 29 Arriv'd at Whitehall and this Evening Crown'd the Solemnity of the day with incredible demonstrations of joy for his Majesties so miraculous Restauration June 1 His Majesty went to the House of L. and the D. of York and Glocester took their places there 7 Those Monsters of Men the Judges of the late Murther'd King summon'd by Proclamation to render themselves within 14 days 12 Dyed that Famous Mathematician Mr. Will. Oughtred 15 Commissions at Sea granted by his Majesty or his Highness the Duke of York before the first of May last past recalled 25 Sr. J. Robinson that Constant Royallist made Lieutenant of the Tower July 5 His Majesty Magnificently entertain'd at Guildhall in the City 11 A sad fire in Thred-needle-street 12 Dyed that eminent and most Faithful servant to his Majesty John Lord Culpeper Master of the Rolls c. George Monk created by His Majesty Duke of Albemarle c. in consideration of those signal Services performed by him in Restoring His Sacred Majesty and with him the three Kingdoms to that Tranquillity and happiness they now injoy 13 He took his Place in the House of Peers 18 Earl of St. Albans began his journey toward France 26 The L. Edward Montague who commanded the Fleet at His Maj. Restaur being for that other Eminent Serv. created by His Maj. E. of Sandwich c. took his Place also in the House of Peers 28 Marq. of Orm. the like as Earl of Brecknock Aug. 23 An Ambassador from Denmark 29 His Maj. assented to an Act amongst others for a perpetual Anniversary Thanksgiving on May 29 being the Day of His Majesties Nativity and Restauration So likewise to another for a Free and General Pardon Earl of Southampton made Lord High-Treasurer of England Sept. 10 Peace with Spain proclaimed 13 Parliam adjourn'd till November the 6. An Act for disbanding the Army c. Prince de Ligne Ambassador from Spain came to London Henry Duke of Glocester that unparallell'd Prince departed this Life 20 Bishop of London Translated to Canterbury 23 His Majesty with the Duke of York went to meet their Illustrious Sister Mary Princess of Orange Oct. 9 The Regicides Indicted at Hicks-hall 10 Their Tryals began at the Old-Bayly 13 Thomas Harrison one of them Executed according to Law at Charing-Cross 15 Mr. John Carew another Executed in the same place and manner 16 J. Cook and Hugh Peters that Belweather of Sedition executed in the same Place and manner 17 Tho. Scot Greg. Clement Adrian Scroop and J. Jones executed in the same place and manner 19 Dan. Axtel the like at Tyburn Francis Hacker hanged only at Tyburn also 27 His Majesty went to meet his Mother the Queens Majesty Nov. 2 His Maj. return'd with his Royal Mother to Whitehal after her 19 years absence thence with whom came the Illustrious Princess Henrietta her Daughter and Prince Ed. brother to the Prince Elector Palatine 6 Lords and Commons their recess being ended met again in Parliament 8 Council for Trade first met at Mercers-hall 16 Robert sometimes Maj. Gen. Overton Committed to the Tower for Treason 22 Mr. J. sometimes Sir J. Lenthal Committed to the Tower Dec. 4 Earl of Argyle sent for Scotland 8 The Assurance Frigate over-set 24 The Illustrious Mary Princess of Orange dyed General Middleton for Scotland 29 Parl. Dissolv'd and afterwards the Roy. Corps of Mary Prin. of Orange inter'd in Hen. 7. Chappel Jan. 1 Parliament met in Scotland 2 Qu. Mother with the Illustrious Princess Henrietta Maria began their journey for France 6 Venner and his Phanatique Proselytes Rebelled but dispersed 8 Sir Arthur Hazlerig dyed in the Tower 9 The Phanatiques again in Arms but all dispers'd Kill'd or taken amongst which Venner their Seditious Ringleader 17 Venner and 19 more of them arraign'd 19 Venner and Hodgkin hang'd and quarter'd in Coleman-street Oxman and Prichard hang'd at Woodstreet end in Cheapside 21 Nine more of them executed in several parts of the City 25 Solemn League and Covenant Rescinded in Scotland Queen Mother and her Highness the Princess Henrietta
Maria imbarqued for France 30 The Odious Carcasses of O. Cromwel H. Ireton and J. Bradshaw drawn upon sledges to Tyburn and being pull'd out of their Coffins there hang'd at the several Angles of the Triple-tree till Sun-set then taken down beheaded and their loathsome Trunks thrown into a deep hole under the Gallows Their heads were afterwards set upon Poles on the top of Wastminster-Hall Feb. 27 Cardinal Mazarine dyed Mar. 23 Zachary Croften committed to the Tower for matters of High-Treason Anno 1661. Apr. 11 His Maj. being 31 years old washed and kiss'd the feet of 31 Poor Men. 15 He went to Winds 16 Knights of the Garter there Installed 19 68 Knights of the Bath created 20 6 Earls and as many Barons created 22 His Maj. Magnificent proceeding from the Tower to White-hall 23 Charles II. Crowned at Westminster May 7 A general muster of the London Forces in Hide-Park 8 Parl. began in Eng. wherein the House of Ls. were restor'd to their Privileges Parl. began in Ireland 11 The scatter'd Limbs of the Immortal Montross being brought together were honorably Inter'd at Edinburgh 16 Convocation began 17 Eliz. Qu. of Bohemia arrived at London 22 Solemn League and Covenant burnt in London and Westminster and afterwards all the Kingdom over with wonderful great solemnity 24 Earl of Argyle received his sentence 27 Beheaded at Edinburgh for High Treason June 1 Guthexy and Giffen there also executed for High-Treason 7 The Solemn Funerals of Sr. Ch. Lucas and Sr. Geo. Lisle Savagely Murder'd in cold Blood at Colchâ—ster Aug. 28 1648 most Honourably there Celebrated 19 Earl of Sandwich weighed Anchor in the Downs 25 The Ls. Bishops of the several Diocesses of this Realm most nobly entertain'd at Dinner by S. Ric. Brown July 1 L. Mounson Sr. Hen. Mildmay and Mr. Rob. Wallop brought to the Bar of the House and there sentenc'd to be drawn like themselves upon sledges with ropes about their Necks from the Tower to Tyburn 15 Mr. Prin recanted his Sundry reasons c. and the House remitted his Offence 19 L. Commissioner of Scotland came to White-hall 29 Earl of Sandwich before Argiers 30 Parl. adjourn'd till Nov. 20 following Aug. 1 Commissionerâ— from the Parl. in Ireland came to Westminster 13 His Highness the D. of York with several other great Personages highly entertain'd by the Artillery Company at Merchant Taylers-hall 15 His Sacred Maj. the Illustrious Duke of York c. dined at the Inner Temple Sept. 7 E. of Clarendon L. H. Chancellor of England at Oxford 10 Parl. in Ireland adjourn'd till Oct. 10 follow 28 Francis Meynel and Sam. Starling Esq Sworn Sheriffs of London 38 Swedish Embassador landed at Tower wharf where the French and Spanish Ambassadors so hotly contended for precedency Sir John Fredrick Elected Lord Mayor of London Octob. 15 The Learned Loyal and truly Pious John Berwick Doctor of Divinity Elected Dean of St. Pauls 19 The Election confirm'd 20 A Proclamation for removing the Mercats from St. Pauls Church-Yard into Aldermanbury and Broad-street 29 Sir John Frederick Sworn Lord Mayor of London The Dauphin of France born Nov. 4 James Duke of Ormond that truly Honourable and most constantly Loyal Personage made Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 19 J. James arraign'd for Sedition and Treason 20 Parl. sat again in which the Lords Spiritual were restor'd to their Privileges 21 1100000 l. Voted for supply of his Majesties present occasions 22 D. of York return'd from Dunkirk J. James sentenced to be drawn hang'd and Quarter'd 24 Hen. E. of St. Albans L. Ambassador Extraordinary from his Maj. to the Crown of France came to Whitehall 25 The remaining Regicids in the Tower Penington only by reason of his bodily Infirmities excepted were brought to the Barr of the House and Lambert Vane and the rest lately sent away Ordered to be sent for back to the Tower Illegal Protections Null'd Praise-God Barbone and Sam. Moyer Committed to the Tower for Treasonable Practices 26 Major Wildman Mr. sometimes Sir James Harrington Mr. sometimes Alderman Ireton and Major Haynes Committed also to the Tower of London 27 Capt. Rob. Holms Committed to the Tower by order of the Council J. James drawn hang'd and Quartered at Tyburn 28 The truly Honorable and no less valiant Gentleman Sir Charles Compton departed this life 29 Col. Salmon Committed to the Tower for Treasonable designs and Practices 30 Dyed the Learned and Reverend Brian Lord Bishop of Chester Dec. 2. Capt. Holms released 3 The noble E. of Peterborow took his leave at Whitehal to go for Tangier 9 His Majesties Forces intended for Tangier Imbark'd at Dunkirk 20 Parl. adjourn'd till Jan. 7 next following 30 Hen. Covâ—ntry Esq Son to the late Famous Tho. Lord Coventry Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England sworn one of the Grooms of his Majesties Bed-chamber Jan. 7 Parliam met again according to the last adjournment Frederick L. Conwallis Treasurer of his Majesties household departed this Life 10 Sr. Hen. Vane and Mr. J. Lambert order'd to be sent for back to the Tower of London The Marquess Durazzo Ambassadour Extraordinary from the Common-wealth of Genoa enter'd London 13 Had his Audience 27 L. Mounson Sr. H. Mildmay and Mr. Robert Wallop all drawn from the Tower of London on Sledges with Ropes about their Necks to Tyburn and having there Threded the Triple-tree back again in like manner to the Tower 30 Earl of Peterborough took possession of Tangier in Africa for his Majesty February 1 The Genoa Ambassador took his leave of his Majesty 7 The condemned Prisoners in the Tower brought to the Barr of the House of Peers 13 Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia departed this life 18 Prodigious Winds doing great mischiefs in most parts 21 Died that most Loyal and Signal Sufferer for the Crown of England Sr. John Stawell Christopher L. Hatton that most Pious and Faithful Councellour to his late Majesty sworn one of his Majesties most Honourable Privy Council made Governour of Guernsy durante vita and the Reversion of that Government most deservedly Conferred on his son March 16 Miles Corbet John Okey and John Barkstead brought Prisoners to the Tower of London having been taken at Delft not many days before by the care and faithfulness of Sr. George Downing 24. George Withers removed from Newgate to the Tower for his wonted practise of Seditious Libelling Anno 1662. April 3 the most Noble and Valiant Sr. Will. Compton Master General of his Majesties Ordinance Son to that magnanimous Heroe Spencer late Earl of Northamp who so gallantly sacrificed his Life in defence of his late Majesty at the Battle on Hopton-heath Anno 1642. sworn of his Majesties most Honourable Privy Council 13 Qu. Kathrine Embarqued for England in the Royal Charles 16 Miles Corbet John Okey and John Barkstead received the sentence due to Rebels and Traytors to their Soveraign Lord and King 19 They were all 3 drawn on sledges from the Tower to Tyburn and there Hang'd and Quarter'd 23 Articles
of Peace concluded with those of Algiers by Sr. John Lawson 28 His Highness Prin. Rupert George Duke of Buckingham and John L. Middleton sworn of his Majesties most Honourable Privy Council 30 Her Highness the Dutchess of York deliver'd of a Daughter at Saint James's May 14 Qu. Katharine landed at Portsmouth 15 Bonefires throughout all the streets of London for joy thereof 19 His Majesty Prorogu'd the Parliament till February 18 next following 20 His Majesty at Portsmouth 21 King Charles II. Donna Catharina Infanta of Portugal publickly married by Gilbert Lord Bishop of London at Portsmouth 27 E. of St. Albans set sail for Calis to wait upon the Queen Mother into England 29 The King and Qu. Majesty came to Hampton-Court June 2. The L. Mayor and Aldermen of London with the chief Officers of the City came to Hampton-Court and tendred their duty to the Queens Majesty 6 Sir Henry Vane Indicted and found guilty of High-Treason 9 Mr. John Lambert the like 11 Both received their sentence but Mr. Lambert's Execution Respited by order from His Majesty because of his Prudent and Civil demeanor at his Tryal 14 Sir Henry Vane beheaded one Tower-Hill Earl of Peterborough being returned from Tangier came to Hampton-Court 22 Rump Officers and Souldiers commanded by Proclamation to deparâ— London and Westminster 28 English Forces arrived at Lisbon July 9 His Grace the Duke of Ormond Lord Lieutenant of Ireland began his Journey towards that Kingdom 27 Landed in Ireland 28 Qu. Mother landed at Greenwich August 23 Queen Katharine came first to White-hall with great Triumph 24 Exit Jack-Presbyter Nevertheless 27 He presumed to Petition His Majesty for a Dispensation but to no purpose Septem 8 Mr. William Lenthal dyed very penitently 29 Sir John Robinson Knight and Baronet His Majesties Lieutenant of the Tower unanimously chosen Lord Mayor of Lon. for the following year Oct. 2 Captain Mynns with incredible Valour took the City of St. Jago with the Castle and Block-houses of the Harbor and six Sail of their Ships riding before it 5 Articles of Peace between His Majesty and those of Tunis concluded by Sir John Lawson 18 The like with those of Tripoli Sir Henry Bennet sworn Principal Secretary of State to His Majesty in the place of Sir Edward Nicholas Nov. 9 10 Several Conspirators against His Majesty seized on and secured in Dublin 12 A lamentable Fire at Tiverton in Devonshire 16 A Proclamation declaring His Majesties City and Garrison of Tangier in Africa a Free Port 19 All the Captives in Algiers Tituan c. who were Subject to His Majesty of Great-Britain redeemed from Slavery by the charitable Contribution of the Right Reverend Archbishops Bishops c. of the Kingdom Dec. 11 Tho. Tongue Geo. Philips Francis Stubs James Hynde John Cellars and Nathaniel Gibs arraigned for High Treason at the Sessions-house in the Old-Bayly of which James Hynde only Pleaded Guilty and on his Knees beg'd his Ma. Pardon The rest were all found Guilty by the Jury and condem-to be Drawn Hang'd and Quarter'd 22 Geo. Phillips Tho. Tonge Nathaniel Gibs and Francis Stubs Executed at Tyburn for High-Treason 24 One Mr. Gardner executed at Tyburn for Coining 26 A most lamentable Fire in Lothbury London wherein were consum'd Mr. De Laune a Merchanâ— and his Wife and with them 5 or 6 other Persons being all in the House 27 Col. William Legg return'd from Ireland 29 The Russian Embassador had audience of his Majesty and deliver'd his presents consisting of Sea-horse-teeth Hawks Horses Persian Carpets Sables c. Jan. 6 Mr. Edmond Calamy Prisoner to Newgate The right Honourable Geo. Earl of Norwich died at Brainford 14 Philip Gibbs brother to Nathaniel Gibbs lately executed at Tyburn for High-Treason apprehâ—nded and sent to Newgate 16 Mr. Edw. Bagshaw a Minister committed to the Tower for Treasonable designs and practices 18 Phil. Gibbs remov'd from Newgate to the Tow. 24 Archibald Johnston commonly call'd Laird Warreston brought prisoner to Dover having been found and apprehended in France a litâ—le before 26 That great-Souldier the L. Ruthâ—rford late Gov. of Dunkirk created E. of Tiviot in Scotland J. Ireton being brought back from Scilly-Island committed to the Tower Archibald Johnson committed to the Tower for crimes of High-Treason 30 Capt. Mynns with his wonted resolution stormed and â—ook the Fort and Town of Campeach Febr. 13 The Lorâ—s and Commons of Parliament met again at Wâ—stminster according to Prorogation the 19 of May last 19 The before named Philip Gibbs and one Baker another notorious conspirator arraigned at â—he Sessions-House in the Old Bayly who confessing themselves guilty of High-Treason received sentence of Death accordingly 23 Both were executed at Tyburn Mar. 18 The right Honourable Jerame Earl of Portland one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy Council departed this Life Anno 1663. Apr. 2 Abraham Goodman committed to the Tower for attempting the Murther of his Grace the D. of Buckingham 4 Count de Conniges Ambassador from France made his publick entrance into London 5 He had Audience of His Majesty at White-hall 22 The King and Queen's Majesty arrived at Windsor in order to the Celebration of the Anniversary of St. Georges Feast which began that Evenâ—ng May 12 Capt. Blâ—ke Commander of â—he Lizard received into his Custody Archibâ—ld Johnston to be by him transported into Scotland 26 Col. Robert Overtâ—â— committed to the Tower 29 The Castilianâ— dâ—feated by His Majesty of Portugal in which Fight the undaunted English obtain'd great Honour June 9 The Rusâ—a Ambassador having had his last Audience and taken leave of His Mâ—jesty went away from York-house by Water July 1 The right Honourable Edward Earl of Clarendon L. High Chaâ—cellor of England Sworn L. Lieut. of the Country of Oxon in the place of that truly Noble L. the L. Viso of Falkland deceased 3 E. of Peterborough â—â—rived at Portsmouth being returned from Taâ—giers 4 Came to Whiâ—e-Hall 5 George Elton a Fifth Monarchy-man and one said to be of the Council of Six in the late Conspiracy committed to the Tower for Treasonable designs and practices 9 Dr. William Juxon late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury was buryed in the Chappel of St. John's Colledge at Oxford About a fortnight after the Body of that great Martyr Arch-Bishop Laud his predecessor in that See was removed from Barking Church near the Tower where he was Canonically buryed Jan. 11. 1664 by honest Mr. Tho. Fletcher to the Chappel of St. John's Colledge aforesaid and there interr'd close by the said A. B. Juxo 11 John Dodington Esq commited to the Tower 15 Alexander Jephson Col. Edward Warren and Lieutenant Thompson Executed at Dublin for High Treason 21 The Earl of Carlisle sent Ambassador to the Emperor of Russia 22 James Son to His Royal Highness James Duke of York was Christned at St. James's by Gilbert then Lord Bishop of London Archibald Johnston Executed at Edinburgh upon a Gibbet 22 Foot high 23 The King and
Qu. Majesties went toward Tunbridge 27 Parliament Prorogued till the 16 of March next coming and soon after the E. of Bristol step't aside Aug. 11 His Majesty removed from Tunbridge to White-hall 15 His Majesty went back to Tunbridge 18 The King and Qu. Majesties both return'd from Tunbridge to White-hal 21 The Parliament of Scotland passed an Act for a National Synod the first that ever was in that Kingdom under the Government of Bishops 25 His Majesties Proclamation for discovery and apprehension of the Earl of Bristol 26 The King and Qu. began their progress toward Bath and lay that Night at thei Wddow Whitfields in Maydenhead 27 At that worthy Gentlemans Sr. Thomas Doleman of Shaw near Newbury 28 At the Right Honourable the L. Seymours 29 Arrived at the Bath Sept. 5 Most Nobly entertained at the City of Bristol whence after dinner they returned to Bath Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Dutchess of York went to Portsmouth 10 The King and Queen dined at that Loyal Gentlemans James Thynns The Lord Mont. Alexander Master General of His Majesties Ordinance in Ireland departed this Life 23 King and Queen Magnificently treated by the Right Honorable the Lord High Chancellor of England at Cornbury from whence they afterwards went to Oxford An Act of the Scotch Parliament whereby is offer'd 20000 Foot and 1000 Horse to be in readiness for His Majesties service whensoever they shall be called for by his Majesty to march to any part of his Dominions of Scotl. Engl. or Irel. for suppressing of any Forraign Invasion intestine trouble or insurrection or for any other service wherein His Majesties Honor Authority or Greatness may be concerned 25 His Maj. with His Royall Highn the Duke of York went to Cornbury where that night they Lodged and having view'd Woodstock-Park 26 Returned to Oxford 30 The Court removed from Oxf. to Wickh Octob. 1 To White-Hall 2 Sir Richard Fanshaw Kt. and Bt. Sworn on of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council 12 A general Commotion designed by the Fanaticks but timely prevented by the great Wisdom and Vigilancy of His Majesty and his most Honorable Privy Council 18 Dyed the Right Honor Sir Will Compton Kt. Mast. Gen. of His Maj. Ordinance in Engl. and one of His Maj. most Honor. Privy Council A Person of so much integrity true Valour and Affability the loss of him can never be sufficiently Lamented Nov. 4. One Blackburn a Clothier of Leeds and one of the precious Saints in the late Rebell being accused of High Treason cut his own Throat 10 A Proclamation for discovery and Apprehension of divers Traiterous Conspirators therein Named Dec. 6 Dyed that Eminent Loyal and renowned Patriot Judge Jenkins at his House at Cowbridge 24 Earl of Tiviot Embarked for Tangier The Jugdes and Justices of Oyer and Terminer began their Journey towards York for the Tryal of the late Conspirators Jan. 5 They arriv at Y. 8 Were arraigned and tryed 17 Conspirators whereof 15 Convicted of High Treason 9 Three more Convicted for the same Crime 12 Two more Convict 16 James Turner well known by the name of Col. Turner arraign'd and Cast at the Old-Bayley for Felony and Burglary Sixteen of the late Conspirators Executed at York whereof two of their Heads sent to Doncaster two more to North-Allerton and the rest pitch'd upon Poles and set on the City Gales in York 19. Three more of them Executed at Chappel-moor near Leedâ— whose Heads were afterwards set on the Tolbooth there 21 Sir Richard Fanshaw Lord Embassador to the Spanish King set out for Portsmouth Col. Turner Executed in Leaden-Hall Street 22. Sr. John Lawson arrived at Portsmouth 23 Sr. Richard Fanshaw came thither also 25 A Fire at Whitehal 31 Sir John Lawson with the L. Ambassador Fanshaw Embarqued for Spain Feb. 20 John Twin a Printer arraign'd and condemn'd at the Old Bayly for Printing a most execrable Libel against his Maj. and the Government 22 Executed in Smithfield Mar. 1 Tho. Brewster a Bookseller and Natha Brooks and a Bookbinder stood in the Pillory in Cornhil and the day following in Smithfield for Selling and Uttering Malicious Scandalous and Seditious books against the King the State and peace of the Kingdom 16 The Ls. and Commons of Parl. met at Westminster according to Prorogation July 27 1663. and adjourned till Munday following 18 Began the Assizes at Appleby where four more Conspirators were indicted for High-Treason whereof three found Guilty the other acquitted 21 Three more such indicted whereof One found Guilty the other two acquitted and Sentence pass'd upon the former Three and the Last found Guilty to be drawn Hang'd and Quarter'd An antient Gentleman a Portuguese lodging in Covent garden most cruelly Murther'd by one Peter Caesar his Servant 24 Three of the Condemned Rebels executed aâ— Appleby Anno 1664. 26 27 A Notorius tumult in Cheapside fomented by the Industry of the Phanatiques whose design was to improve a Ryot into a Rebellion April 3 Mr. Dodington removed from the Tower to Hull Samuel Moyer to Tinmouth 〈◊〉 Smith Overton Hevennigham Millington and Temple to Jersie 4 Count Conningseâ—k the Emperors Envoy had his audience April 5 Edward Bagshaw removed from the Tower to South-sea Castle House of Ls. adjourned till the 18 of April following 6 The House of Commons did the like Paul Hobson removed from the Tower to Chepstow 18 Mildmay Fleetwood and Garland to Tangier 27 Peter Caesar formerly mention'd executed for the horrible murther of his Master The two Houses concurred with the Vote of the Commissioner for the advance and improvement of Trade touching the depredations and Injuries done by the Dutch wherein it was resolv'd that they would with their lives and fortunes assist his Majesty against all opposition whatsoever May 3 The Earl of Tiviot and his party cut off by the Moors near the Jews River at Tangier 15 Col. Richard Nichols Sir Robert Carr and Col. Cartwright imbark'd for New England 17 Parliament Prorogued to the 20 of August following 30 A Proclamation for recalling and prohibiting English Seamen from the services of Forraign Princes and States 31 Sir George Downing arrived at London June 7 A Dreadful Tempest of Thunder and Lightning in and about London 10 His Grace the Du. of Ormond arrived at White-hal from Ireland The Heer Van Gocâ— Embassador Ordinary to his sacred Majesty from the States General at Gravesend 12 Col. Fitz-Gerald with Capt. Spraggs and Captain Victors Companies imbarqued at Portsmouth for Tangier 16. Earl of Argyles Head taken down from off the Tol-Booth in Edinburgh by order of his Majesty and his Son admitted of his Maj. most Honor Privy Council there 25 The Heer Van Goch the States Embassador after two private Audie a formal entry had publick Audience July 4. The King and Queens Majesties treated at Tilbury-hope by the right Honorable the Earl of Sandwich 15 A Proclamation for further Proroguing the Parlia from the 20. of August next the Term of Prorogation
at the last Session till the 24. of November following 27 A Proclamation for discovery and apprehension of several Persons engaged in the late horrid conspiracy of the North and other parts of this Kingdome Aug. 3 Richard Oldroyd commonly-call'd the Devil of Dewsbury arraign'd condemn'd and afterwards Executed 20 Parl. met and Prorogued to Nov. 24 following 21 That notorious Regicide Lisle overtaken by divine Vengeance at Losanna where the miserable wretch was shot dead by the gallantry of three Irish Gentlemen who attempted the surprisal of him and four more impious Parricides Sept 4 Mr. Coventry Groom of his Majesties Bedchamber envoy Extraordinary to Sweden Sir Gilbert Talbot the like for Denmark 8 Don Francisco Ferreira Rebello envoy Extraordinary from His Majesty of Portugal arrived at London 29 Sir John Lawrence Elected Lord Mayor of London Oct. 11 Sir John Lawson and Captain Beckly arrived at Portsmouth from the Streights 12. Captain Berkly came to White-hall where His Majesty was pleased to confer upon him the Honor of Knighthood 15 The Earl of Sandwich and Sir John Lawson came to London 26 The Royal Katharine a goodly Frigat Lanched at Wâ—olwich 27 The Common Council of London unanimously voted 100000 l. to be sent His Majesty 30 Peace concluded between His Maj. and the City and Kingâ— of Argiers by Sir Tho. Allen Kr. then Admiral of His Maj Ships in the Mâ—diâ—â—â—rean Seaâ— when thâ— Hollanders who sâ—â—t invited His Maj. into a conjunct Engâ—gm with them had not only quitted the place by stealth and so deserted him but most trâ—acherously aâ— the same time invaded His Maj. Rights in Guinâ—a Nov. 9 His Royal Highness the D. of York Lord High Admiral of England set forth towards his charge at Portsmouth 23 Sir Will. Pen with part of His Maj. Fleet set Sail from Dover 24 The Parliam met again according to Prorog Aug. 20 last past 25 The Honor. House of Commons Voted His M. a supply of 2500000 l. Sterling to be raised in three years to be accompted from the 25 Dec. 1664. And the same day the Fleet fron the Downs arrived at the Spit-head 30 His Royal Highness the Duke of York his Highnâ—ss P. Rupert and Sir J. Laws having been Cruising to and again ever since the 27 day towards the Coasts of France to see if the Dutch would adventure through the Channel but perceiving they had betaken themselves to a safer resolution arrived all at St. Hellâ—ns Rhode Dec. 4 His Royal Highn return'd to White-hall having found that the Holland had rather rest contented with the blind passage of the North then adventure unmannerly to provoke him by pressing through the Channell 16 An Order of Council for giving Letters of general Reprisals against the Dutch and for the final adjudication of all Prizes already made or hereafter to be made 20 The Parliament adjourned until January the 12 next coming 24 A Blazing Star appear'd in England 29 Admiral Allen took four Prizes from the Dutch and beat their Convoy with the remainder of their March Ships into Cadiz Jan. 8 Mr. E. Hide 3. Son of the Right Honora the L. High Chancellor of Engl. Died of the small Pox. A very hopeful Young Gentl. and much lamented 9 His Maj. having passed His Royal word that a particular and severe enquiry should be made into the actions of Major Holms against whom the Holland had complained for several Misdemeanors order'd his Commitm to the Tower until there should be a full examination of the whole matter 12. Parl. met again according to adjournment of December 20 last past 13 Mr. E. Hide very Hono. interred in the Abbey at Westminster Feb. 21 The Lord Carrington murthered at Pontoise by his own Servant a Flemming 25 A most notorious and impudent Dutch impostor who under the disguise of a Swedâ— Newly arrived from Guinea reported the utter destruction of the Engl. there by De Ruyter and affirmed upon Oath that with his own eyes he saw 1500 of them thrown over-board but being detected to be a Cheat was whip'd through the Streets with a Paper on his Head expressing his Crime viz. Scandalous words and Perjury Mar. 2 Parl. Prorogu'd till June 21. following 4 War proclaimed against the Dutch 7 His. Maj. set out very early for Portsm and the same morning was that sad loss of the Lond. Frigat as she was coming up towards Lee by Fire taking the Powder in the Gun-room 11 His Maj. returned from Portsmouth amply satisfied to find his Naval preparations in so excellent order 21 The L. Mayor and Court of Aldermen moved His Majesty for his Royal leave to promote a voluntary subscription toward the speedy building of another Frigat to supply the loss of the London which was most graciously accep of by His Maj. who was pleased to Honor it with the Epithet of Loyal to be added to the intended name of London Major Holms having fully and clearly acquitted himself from the unjust Calumnies and Clamours of the Dutch discharg'd from his Imprisonment Anno 1665. April 5 Was observed a general Fast throughout England for a Blessing of God upon His Majesties Forces employe in this present Expedition against the Dutch 6 Arrived at London His Highness the D. De Verneville and Monsieur Courtin upon an Embassy Extraordinary from the French K. to His Maj. generally conceived to be in order to an Accommodation with Holland 8 The Lord Bellasis Governor of Tangier arrived there 15 His Maj. Vouchsafed to honor the Colledg of Physitians London with His Royal presence at their Anatomy Lecture which finished he conferred the Honor of Knighthood upon the Learned Reader Dr. George Ent. 20 De Ruyter with his Fleet attempted the Island of Barbadoes but beaten off with shame and disorder 21 His Royal Highness set Sail with his whole Fleet. 28 Before the Texel May 4. Eight Dutch prizes taken by some of His Majesties Frigats their Convoy being forced to desert them 8 The French Ambassador before mentioned together with Monsteur de Connings made a very Splendid and Magnificent entry 9 They had audience of his Majesty A great Plague began in London 29 The Holland Fleet about the Dogger-Sands 30 His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet Weighed Anchor at Gunfleet neer Harwich A Proclamation for further Proroguing the Parliament from June 21 next coming till a further time which should be prefixed by his Majesty at their actual Prorogation The Hamborough Fleet fell into the hands of the Dutch notwithstanding they were precaution'd of the Danger and advised not to put to Sea till further Order Jun. 1 His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet arrived about 6 this morning at Southwold-Bay where they Anchor'd five miles from the Shore 2 Within three leagues of the Dutch-Fleet 3 Was that glorious victory obtained against the United Naval force of the Netherlands under the Personal and Auspicious Conduct of his Royal Highness the Du. of York wherein above thirty of their best Ships were taken and destroyed
affected about the Conception and the Fathers and Mothers another way it must needs be that some Discrepancy will hence arise But the Impression of the Mothers Imagination is vulgarly known as much as may be at the time of the Birth The finding out of all Causes is very Abstruse Nevertheless as touching those who have the Lines of either Hand appearing with a different Face we cannot otherwise appoint and Pronounce but that such are disposed and inclined to a double Fortune Good and Bad. And now at length being about to put a Period to this our Tract we earnestly desire all Learned Men that whatsoever they know in Chiromancy as having made some certain Tryal thereof they will be pleased freely to contribute the same to these our Endeavours I confess I have not every where in my Praxis satisfied my own self I know what Experience I have need of to Compleat an Absolute Praxis And other Men also may know I have Assay'd to dig at some such thing It had been requisite to have annexed somewhat of The Soul of the World and of what appertaineth thereunto as well lest some should Rashly Proclaim Incertain things to be Explained and Confirmed by Incertain As also that we might in some sort Admonish both the Ignorant and likewise such as Deride the Lethargy of the Celestial in these Terrene Bodies comprehending much in a few words from which Beginning there may be Degrees of confirming these truly sincere things in Philosophy Thanks be to GOD that it is not estrang'd from the Holy Scriptures See the Book of Wisdom Chap. 7. 13. wherein the Lethargy of Celestial things is separated from these Inferiours lest they should Feed on the Tares of Philosophy I shall be perswaded it is possible That the Knowing and Ingenious may Favour this my First Endeavours If otherwise it sufficeth me that I received a Sober Censure at least amongst those Wise and Learned Men to whom I presented this in writing Nevertheless there be some of that Profession who suppose it otherwise I have nothing to do with the Ignorant and Malevolent AN END ERRATA PAge 585. Line 1. Read adverse to Ibid. l. 25. r. hostilly Pag. 615. l. 3. r. Pag. 545. l. 16. r. 551. Speech at Oxon. * Capt. E. A. * A Child of his so Named in memory of the Victory near York (a) Bradshaw the bold Villain that Sentenced His late Sacred Majesty to Death Steel one appointed to draw up the Charge against him but by reason of Sickness was absent Cook the Wretch that Sollicited the whole Villany and prayed the pretended Court to Murther his Soveraign (a) Those two Worthy Persons were Murthered in the Month February though in different Years viz. 1. 1647. the 2. 1648. (b) Those three Worthies were for their Loyalty Murthered March 9. 1648. (c) April 9. 1648 there were several Apprentices c. kill'd in the Streets (d) The E. of Strafford was beheaded May 12. 1641. (e) Mr. Yeomans and Mr. Bowcher put to death May 30. at Bristol 1643. (f) Sir Nich. Kemish put to death at Chepsrow May 25. 1648. (g) June 2. 1648. The Kentish-men Murdered for presuming so much as to Petition for a KING (h) Mr. Tompkins and Mr. Challoner put to Death â—t London July 4. 1643. (i) Francis Lord Villiers slain at Kingston July the 7. 1648. 1648. August 28. Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle shot to death at Colchester after Quarter given September 18. 1648. The Treaty in the Isle of Wight begâ—n Basing-house taken by Storm and after Quarter was promised many were Murdered October 14. 1645. Mr. Dan. Kniveton put to Death for his Loyalty on Nov. 27. 1643. at London k Major Pitcher shot to Death in St. Paul ' s Church-yard for being Loyal Decemb. 29. 1648. Sir Alex. Carew beheaded December 23. 1644. for the same Crime * Some Lords after their House was Voted useless very contentedly turn Commoneâ—s * Meaning King CHARLES the First our late Dread Soveraign * Mars this Month being in Aries cast a Quartile to Jupiter in Capricorn * Meaning our now Gracious and Dread Soveraign Lord King Charles the Second This month there was a Trine of the Planets Saturn and Mercury from Cancer and Scorpio * Mâ—aning the Eclipse of the Moon that happened in Libra on March the fiftâ—enth day this Year (o) Iove and Mars thiâ— Month wâ—re in Quartile Aspect * This was purely Prophetical and is now most happily verified * We have had Preachers of all sorts and sizes in this Age of Liberty and Licentiousness * O. Cromwel the pretended Protector and his pretended Parliament had agreed together for Triennial Parliaments * There was then an Opposition of Saturn and Mars from Virgo and Pisces (a) The pretended Protectors Tyranny began now to be most notorious * The Author was Prisoner in Windsor-Castle when he wrote his this Years Ephemeris †Saturn and Mars this Month were in Trine Aspect from Virgo and Taurus * Sirius is the great Dog-star which in July toward the latter end thereof ariseth cosmicaâ—ly with the Sun inflaming the Air whence from that time toward the end of August are termed Dog-days These Lines deserve a Comment Luke Mills was the Tapster in Windsor-Castle at what time our Author was Prisoner there Here O. Cromwels Usurpation and Tâ—ranny together with hâ—â— praying Pretences to Justice and Honesty are Curiouslâ— though Aenigmatically taxed He would be a King in Re but not in Nomine * Monarchia à Monos Archon the Rule of one Prince In the Month April 1659. the Rump appear and put a Period to the Reign of Richard Cromwel and indeed extirpate that Family whose Honour was only built upon a Sandy Foundation On October 6. Parliament Council of State and Officers of the Army were Feasted at Grocers-Hall by the City The 12. the Parliament Vote Lambert and other Officers Commissions from them 13. They turn the Parliament out of Doors for it 26. The pretended Committee of Safety erected Quere Was not this quick work and crafty c. Lord General Monk beholding the Confusions of England Marches hither to put a stop to them The King of Sweden shortly after died which this Learned Artist must needs mean by this Eclipse of the Sun * The Author was suspected privy to and guilty of the Plot in which the Reverend Dr. Hewyt c. miscarried When the Florida Ambassador was in London Col. Pride being once at Dinner with him instead of propounding a Question like a Statist asked him Whether there were not good vent for Beer and Ale in Florida Whence our Author saith A Spungie Head c. * It wâ—â— the saâ—â—eâ—t and most dismal Tragedy that ever was Acted in Englâ—nd * Oliver Cromwel †The Play that pâ—â—vâ—nted Englands Happiness is now most happily ended * At the Death of Oliver Cromwel there was a most Prodigious Wind the like hath seldom been known in England Most Countries in England sent uâ— Addresses to Richard Cromwel with as much Zeal as if he had been the most Lawful and undoubted Heir to the Government of England It is observable that the Parliament this Month gave Order to warn all Lodgers out of Whitehall that it might be prepared the better for His Royal Majestes Use. This relates to the Apprentices and some Women that were stain in London streets April 1648. * E. of Sandwich The Stars have Life The Stars Rational and Intelligent Harmony of Heaven consisteth in Motion To deny Heaven to Live is not to be a Philosopher Herbs more just to Heaven then Men.