the Gun-Tavern with 14 or 15 Houses and a Ship at the Key The Coroner's Inquest have sate upon Horden the Comedian and brought in their Verdict against all the Six who were in Company but none of them are yet taken except Captain Burges Lord Polwarth is made High-Chancellor of Scotland One Jane Smithers alias Cox who for Clieats exceeds the German Princess commited to Bridewell day 30 The Deputy-Lieutenant of Ireland died Upon which a Council being summon'd the Lord Chancellor was elected to be Ld. Justice and Chief Governour of the Kingdom till the King's Pleasure should be further known month June day 2 The late K. James with his Queen and pretended Son being at the Abby of La-Trapp to pray for the Success of the French King's Arms a Fire broke out in the Hostelry belonging to the Convent which made them leave their Prayers The French ruine the Country in a most barbarous manner and will scarce leave a House standing in the Chateline of Audenard Three Thousand French Deserters have past Audenard in a little time day 11 His Majesty has made six Major-Generals viz Lord Cutts Brigadier Stewart Brigadier Levison Brigadier Earle Colonel Collier and Monsieur le Tongue And 7 Brigadier Generals viz. Prince of Wirtenberg Col. Cunningham Col. Ingoldsby Col. Fairfax Col. Trelawny Col. Maitland and Col. Tiffin The Lord Chancellor Porter was chosen by the Council to be the next in Office upon the Death of the Lord Lieutenant in Ireland Sir John Fenwick was taken with one Webber an Attorney in New-Rumney Cap. Waugh was taken at Canterbury day 14 About this time Monsieur Catinat burnt Gruiasco within three quarters of a League of Turin because he found 70 of his Souldiers there with their Hands and Feet cut off occasion'd by M. Catinat's severity towards the Boors day 17 The King of Poland died of an Apoplexy at his Pleasure-house in Villa-Nova day 19 About six in the Evening an Earthquake was felt at Falmouth and in the adjacent places day 24 Our Grand Fleet sail'd out of Torbay to put the concerted Designs in Execution on the French Coast Two Spanish Galleys took 25 French Vessels laden with Meal and other Provisions for Roses Sir Leonard Robinson elected Chamberlain for London month July day 1 His Majesty was pleas'd to appoint Sir John Turton One of the Barons of the Exchequer to be One of the Justices of the Court of King's-Bench in the room of Mr. Justice Gregory lately Deceas'd The Duke of Savoy and the French gave Hostages for the performance of the Truce they agree'd on for Thirty days to commence on this First instant day 2 Duke of Powis Died at St. Germains day 5 Sir George Berkley Bomb'd St. Martins in the Isle of Rhé Firing 2230 Bombs and Carcasses From the Isle of Rhè he went to Ollonne and Fired there 1996 Bombs and Carcasses which had all the effect that cou'd be expected At the same time he Bomb'd Bell-Isle the Cardinals Hodick and Grey Burned on these several Islands above 1500 Houses kill'd and brought away at least 1300 Head of Black-Cattle and Horses and taken 20 Boats and small Vessels day 8 His Majesty was pleas'd to appoint the Right Honourable Sir Charles Porter Lord Chancellor of Ireland Charles Earl of Montrath and Henry Earl of Drogheda to be Lords Justices and General Governours of the Kingdom of Ireland day 14 His Illustrious Highness William Duke of Gloucester was Install'd Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter day 17 A Proclamation for apprehending Henry Every a common Pyrate 500 l. Reward for him that takes him day 28 The Parliament of Ireland met according to their last Adjournments where all things continue in great Tranquillity A TABLE A. ADmiral Herbert 9. 13. 22. 16. Vice-Adm Almon 21. Adm. of the Fleet 40. High Admiral of England 68. 79. Adm. Russel 68. 74. 113. 81. 82. 101. 114. 115. Admiral Rooke 99. French Ambass 5.14 Ambassad from the D. of Brandenburg 17. Ambass from the Duke of Luxenburgh 18. Dutch-Amb 22. 103. Ambass from the King of Sweeden 23. 111. Ambass at Ott. Court 35. 54. Genoua Ambass 103. A. Ambass from the Emperour 103. 108. Ambass from the D. of Tuscany 106. Amb. of Venice 109. 118. Amb. from Spain 110. Amb. from Savoy 43. Aids granted 12. 32. 55. Throne Abdicated 7 8 Poll-Act 18. Acts of Parliam 14. 17. 20. 23. 25. 36. 67. 76. 77. 79. 88. 90. 111. 112. Address 3. 5. 7. 10. 17. 26. 107. Pr. Ann's Son 24. Capt. Ashby 20. Duke of Albem 21. 22. Ashburnham 22. Antrim 27. Act of 12 d. in the pound 27. Acts of 2 s. in pound 32. Acts for 4 s. in pound 65.88 Apprehend 37. 39. 46. 59. 76. 84. 87. 89. 109. 110. 126. E. of Abington 75. Archbishop 49. 50. False Allarm 3. Athlone taken 50. Agrim 51. Alicant 52. Angus 61. Ambrune 61. Lower Alsace 85. Audenard 123. Aeth 97. Association 113. 118. B. Bishop of London 9. Mr. Brent 10. Dr. Burnet 11. 13. Berry 12. Bishop of Exeter 14. Duke of Bolton 14. Bentineck 14. Mr. Baker 23. Barons in Parliam 24. Blake 27. Bonn 29. King's Birth-day 31. Belturbet 32. Belfast 36 37. Boyne 38. Belgrade 43. Bishops promoted 29 48 49 50. Boufflers baulkt 50. 97. 115. Ballimore 50. Barcelona 52. 94. Beaumont 52. King at Breda 53. Dr. Barlow died 54. Boyle died 55. Bedford 56. Blessington 57. Bishop Lloyd 61. Beeston 63. Bridgman 66. Benbow 75. Pr. Lewis of Baden 75. 76. 105. Butler 76. Basse in Scotland 78. Bedford 80. M. of Brandenb 82. Berkley 84. 125. Cap. Benbow 89. Blanse 90. Brussels 94. C. Convention-men 6 7. Convent of Scotland 11 12 13. Chapman 12. Lord Coot 12. 30. Commissioners for the Treas 14. 34. 56. 81. 110. Com. of the C. 17. 34. Com. of the Gr. Seal 10. 37. 67. Com. for the Admir 11. Com. for Exch. 17. Com. for Vict. 31. Com. for Pr. Seal 92. Chanc. of Cambr. 22. Lord Churchill 15. Ld. Cholmondly 15. K. and Q. Crown'd 15. Crown of Scotland 16. 18. 20. Consuls 24.30 31. Conspiracy 24. 28. 30. 44. 63. 112. Carrickfergus 27. Canary-Islands 28. Cambridge 29. Cust 34. Customs and Duties 35. Chester 36. Charlemont 36. Cork taken 43. Commerce with Fr. 43. Cutts 43. 86. Cornwallis 56. Coningsby 57. 69. Capel 58. Camp 61. Corn dear in France 65. 78. Charleroy 73 74. Christian-prize 76. Arch-bishop of Cashel 78. Carmarthen 79. Clare 80. Casal 84. 91. 93. 98. Calais 85. 95. Colbuch Fort 85. Cole 87. Ceuta 89. 96. 115. La-Couchee 92. Caimacan 94. Cook 121. Catinat 124. Chamberlain 124. Combes 100. Captains 103. Contributions 104. Cardinals 105. Regulating Coin 109. Confederates 109. D. Prince and Princess of Denmark 5. 14. 111. Declaration 6. 7. 9. Ld. Dartmouth 6. Danby 17. Derry-men 25. Danes 33. 87. Dublin 35. 39. Dondalk 37. Dean of Cant. 50. Dyve 57. Douglas 61. Duval 75. Arch-B of Dubl 78. Dursley 81. Diep 83. Dunkirk 85. Day 87. Dorrington 88. Deputy of Ireland
Joh. Brownlow's at Belton near Grantham The same day he was pleas'd to appoint Sir Tho. Rokesby one of the Justices of the Common-Pleas to succeed Sr G. Eyres lately deceas'd And Sir John Powel one of the Barons of the Exchequer is made one of the Justices of the Common-Pleas and Sir Littleton Powis Serjeant-at-Law and one of the Justices at Chester comes into his Place in the Exchequer The King came to Lincoln about 7 at Night with a great Train of Nobility and Gentry day 30 The King came to Welbeck the Duke of New-Castle met him 7 miles off at Dunham-ferry where he Knighted Gilbert Metcalf Esq the Lord Mayor of York month Nov. day 1 The King dined at the Earl of Kingston's day 3 The King went to the Earl of Stamford's day 4 The King went to Warwick day 5 The King went to Burford in the way thither he dined with the Duke of Shrewsbury at Eyfort day 6 Admiral Russel landed at Dover and went to London day 8 In the Evening the King came to Woodstock having seen in his way Cornbury-house day 9 The King came to Oxford about 10 in the Morning He was met by the Duke of Ormond the Chancellor the Vice-Chancellor and Mayor then the Doctors Masters Aldermen and Citizens proceeded in great Order through the High-street to the East-Gate of the Schools The King alighting passed directly to the Theatre where a splendid Banquet was provided with great variety of excellent Musick Mr. Codrington of All-Souls exprest the Publick Thanks of the University in a very elegant Oration The Chancellor on his Knees presented his Majesty with a large English Bible a large Common-Prayer-Book and the Cutts of the University all richly bound With a Pair of Gold-fringe Gloves His Majesty went from Oxford to Windsor and staid there the 10th being Sunday day 11 His Majesty came to Kensington and in the Evening was pleas'd to see the Fire-works in St. James's Square prepared by Order of the Earl of Romney Master-General of the Ordnance day 11 N. S. The Arch-Bishop of Paris Innocent XII took Possession of his Arch Bishoprick day 23 This day the Parliament assembled and his Majesty made a Speech to the Lords and Commons day 25 Prince Eugene Commander of the German Forces is gone to Vienna day 30 The Sieur John-Anthony Ellenbergher late Governour of Dixmude being condemn'd by a Council of War on the 4th day of this Month was this day Beheaded Likewise Francis Fergus de Offarel late Governour of Deinse was Condemn'd to be cashier'd with Infamy and to be Imprison'd during the King's Pleasure for surrendering himself and Garrison to the French The House of Commons present their Address of Thanks to his Majesty day 30 His Majesty's Proclamation for a General Fast for the Parliament's good Success to be observ'd on the 18th of December next The Elector of Saxony continues still at the Court of Vienna month Dec. day 2 N. S. The French King made 20 Captains of Men-of-War The States of Languedoc gave the French King 3 Millions and 14 Hundred Thousand Livers for Poll-Tax Seventeen Hundred Thousand to be freed from New Creation of Officers Monsieur Wolson return'd from Portugal to the Hague having been there 20 Years on behalf of the States Marquess Doria Envoy from Genoua had Audience of Leave of his Majesty day 4 Came into the Bay of Cadiz the New found land Convoy day 6 N.S. Count Straatman Envoy Extraordinary from the Emperour arrived at Frankfort day 7 N.S. The Arch-Bishop of Rome open'd a Jubilee Which was done by a solemn Procession of all the Cardinals with a great Number of other Prelates and all the Clergy both Secular and Regular But the Pope himself was not there as not being able to undergo the Fatigue of so long a Ceremony day 8 N.S. A Marriage being concluded between the Duke of Modena and the Princess Eldest Daughter of Frederick late Duke of Hanouer the Ceremony of the Espousals was perform'd this day at Hanouer the Dutchess Dowager of Hanouer and other Persons of Quality day 9 N. S. This day 15 French Deserters came to Brussels from Tournay who say the want of Pay was the reason of their Deserting day 10 N. S. A Party of 300 French belonging to Pignerol came to Vigone to raise Contributions and carry'd away several Hostages for Payment of the same day 10 A Fleet of 37 Merchant-Ships went out for the West-Indies under 2 Men-of-War from Kings-Road day 11 Some of our Troops met another of the French Parties and Routed them Killing several upon the place and bringing away most of the rest Prisoners Pr. Lewis of Baden gave Orders to oppose the Excursions of the French N. S. The French King made a Promotion of Gally Officers day 12 N. S. The Pope held a Consistory this Day and made a Promotion of 12 Cardinals who are Seignior Tanara of Bologne at present Nuncio at Vienna Seignior Caccia of Milan Nuncio at the Court of Spain Seignior Cavallarini a Roman Nuncio in France Seign Spinola of Genoua Governour of Rome Seignior del Verne of Piacenza Bishop of Fano Seign Tarugi of Orvieto Auditor of the Rota Seign Sacripaute of Narni Under-Datary Father Ferrari Dominican of Milan Master of the Pope's Palace Seig. Sfrondati a Benedictine of Milan and Abbot of St. Gal in Switzerland Father Noris Augustine of Verona Seignior Buon-Compagno of Bologne and Arch-Bishop there and the Marquess d' Arquin the Qu. of Poland's Father day 13 This Day the Commandore del Bene Envoy Extraordinary from the Great Duke of Tuscany had his Audience-of-leave of his Majesty day 14 N. S. This Day the States of Holland had another Meeting The Parliament of Ireland adjourn'd till the 28th of March. day 15 The Princess of Gustraw who is Married to the Prince Royal of Denmark arrived the 11th Instant at Jagersburgh having been receiv'd at some distance from thence by the Prince and on this Day made their publick Entrance into Copenhagen N. S. This Day the Sieur Elias de Filhouz Eldest Usher to the French-King's Chamber Died in the 150th Year of his Age And the Sieur Charles de Fieure no less than 102 Years Old The Commons of Ireland Voted an Address to his Majesty day 16 N. S. This Day the Count De la Torre who has Resided at Venice 17 Years as Embassador from the Emperour Died. day 17 A French Party of 90 Men belonging to the Garrison of Mons Burnt some Houses of Dielbecke and St. Anne about a League from Brussels day 19 A Proclamation about the Clipp'd Monies day 23 The Imperialists Fortify Hailbron and Eppingen and have good Garrisons in both day 24 A whole Company of Irish Souldiers deserted the French Service N. S. The States of Holland separate for a Fort-night by reason of the Holidays O. S. This Day Colonel Cunningham who was sent over by the Lord Deputy of Ireland with the Address of the House of Commons of that Kingdom to His Majesty of
Faulconberg Viscount Mordant made Earl of Monmouth Lord Mountague made Visc Mounthermer and Earl of Mountague Lord Churchill made Earl of Marlborough Henry Sidney Esq made Baron of Milton Viscount Sidney of Sheppy in Kent Lord Lumley made Viscount Lumley of Lumley-Castle in Durham Lord Cholmondly made Baron of Cholmondly of Wich-Malbanch alias Nantwich in Cheshire Thomas Pilkington Esq Lord Mayor of London Knighted Sir George Hewit made Baron of James-Town and Viscount Goran in Ireland day 11 K. William and Q. Mary Crowned at Westminster by the Bishop of London and the day kept with great Ceremony in most of the chief Towns in England day 12 The House of Commons walked on foot from Westminster to Whitehall to congratulate their Majesties on their Coronations The House of Commons humbly request his Majesty That he would declare War against the French King and promise to stand by him and to assist him in the carrying on the War to the utmost of their power day 16 The Convention of Scotland sends the Earl of Argyle Sir James Montgomery and Sir Joh. Dalrimple to offer the Crown of Scotland to his Majesty and take the Oaths of Allegiance c. as their Representatives Six Hundred Medals of Gold worth 3 l. a piece are distributed each Member of the House of Commons being presented with one They had the King and Queen's Effigies on one side and on the other a Phaeton struck with Thunder by Jupiter with this Inscription Ne totus absumatur Orbis day 17 Admiral Herbert arrived at Kingsale in Ireland day 18 King James with his Army before London-derry George Jeffereys Baron of Wemm and late Lord Chancellor of England died in the Tower of London and was there buried privately the Sunday-night following by an Order his Relations got from K. William The Sieur de Schmittan Envoy extraordinary from the Duke of Brandenburgh had Audience of the King and Queen at Hampton-Court day 19 Geo. Booth Esq Sir Rich. Temple Sir John Worden Sir Rob. Southwel Sir Rob. Clayton Sir Patience Ward made Commissioners of the Customs day 20 The Lords Address to King William to support the Church of England and to call a Convocation Sir Henry Fane Sir Henry Ashurst Sir Hum. Edwin Tho. Frankland Esq Fran. Perry Esq John Danvers Esq and John Wilcox Jun. Esq made Commissioners for the Excise day 24 The Earl of Danby made Marquess of Caermarthen King William passed Six Acts of Parliament day 26 An Address of the House of Commons to K. William for a War with France and the King's Answer to it The Baron de Schutz Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of Luxenburgh c. had Audience of their Majesties at Hampton-Court Two Proclamations came out 1. To incourage French Protestants 2. For prohibiting French Goods The Estates of Scotland Named the Earl of Argyle Sir James Montgomery and Sir John Dalrimple to go Commissioners for England to offer the Crown of Scotland to K. William and Q. Mary which was done accordingly on the 11th of May in great Solemnity in the Banqueting-House at Whitehall to which Place the Commissioners came by Post day 27 Arrived at Portsmouth the Wolf from Virginia having on Board the Lord Howard of Effingham Governour of Virginia day 29 King William put out Two Proclamations for prohibiting Sea-men to serve Forreign Princes c. month May. day 1 King William passed at Westminster the Poll-Act and Two more A Fight betwixt Admiral Herbert and the French at Bantry Bay in the N. W. of Ireland day 2 The Estates of Scotland Adjourned to the 21st Instant day 4 A Call of Serjeants at Law viz. Sir Hen. Pollexfen Nich. Lechmore Tho. Rookesby Joh. Thurburn Will. Wogan Will. Pawlet Nath. Bond Gyles Eyres Henry Hatsell John Blencow Peyton Ventris John Powel Roger Belwood John Tremain John Trenchard and John Turton Esqs The same day the Judges were Constituted viz. Sir John Holt Ch. Just Sir Will. Dolben Sir Will. Gregory and Gyles Eyres Esq of the King's Bench Sir Hen. Pollexfen Ch. Just Sir Joh. Powell Tho. Rookesby and Peyton Ventris Esqs of the Common-Pleas Sir Robert Atkinson Ch. Baron Sir Ed. Nevile Nic. Lechmore and John Turton Esqs of the Exchequer John Trenchard Esq Ch. Just of Chester Sir Geo. Treby Attorney General John Summers Esq Sollicitor General day 5 The Plate Fleet arrived in the Downs richly laden His Majesty was pleased to send to the Convention in Scotland which was converted into a Parliament His Majesty declares War against France day 7 A Declaration of War against France came out day 9 The Thanksgiving-day was kept in Scotland for their Deliverance from Popery and Slavery day 11 K. William gave his Royal Assent to 5 Acts at Westminster The Deputies sent by the Convention of Scotland arrive at London and discharge their Trust by presenting the Crown of their Kingdom to his Majesty and taking the Oaths day 16 K. William came to Portsmouth and on Board the Elizabeth Frigot dined with Adm. Herbert where he declared his Royal Intention to make Admiral Herbert an Earl and there Knighted Captain Joh. Ashby and Capt. Clowdes Shovell and the King return'd that Evening to Hampton-Court after giving 2600 l. amongst the Wounded c. Sea-men A great Sally by London-derry Men with success George Lord Melvill made sole Secretary of State in Scotland Frederick Count de Schomberg made General of all his Majesty's Forces Master General of the Ordinance and of his Majesty's Privy-Council Baron of Teys Earl of Brantford Marquess of Harwich and Duke of Schomberg day 20 Sir Robert Wright late Lord Chief Justice died in New-gate day 22 The Assistence Frigot came into Plymouth with the Body of the late Duke of Albemarle day 23 K. William's Proclamation for a Fast to be kept about London on the 5th of June on the 19th all England over day 24 K. William gave his Royal Assent to the Act for Toleration of Dissenters and Two Acts more on 28th The King makes the Estates of Scotland a Convention day 28 Vice-Admiral Almonde arrived at Portsmouth with part of the Dutch Fleet. day 30 The Dutchess of Albemarle arriv'd at Plymouth from Jamaica The Duke of Somerset installed Chancellor of Cambridge day 31 Major General Kirke set Sail from High-Lake with his Forces for London-Derry month June day 1 Admiral Herbert created Earl of Torrington and Baron Herbert of Torbay day 4 John Ashburnham Esq created Baron Ashburnham of Ashburn-Hall in Sussex The Dutch Ambassadors had Audience day 6 The Dutch Fleet of 30 Capital Ships came to Spit-head day 10 Edward Mosely Esq of Lancashire Knighted day 13 Edinborough Castle delivered up by the Duke of Gourdon day 14 His Majesty set Sail from the Spithead day 15 Maj. Gen. Kirke came to the Lough before London-Derry day 16 The Fortress of Keyseawreart surrendered by the French to the Duke of Brandenburgh day 18 Above 80 of the Clergy of London went in a Body to take the Oaths of Allegiance at Westminster-hall The Parliament
Campaign and disposed of several vacant Places in the Netherlands he set out the 18th for England month Oct. day 2 Prince Lewis encamped before great Waradin day 3 Limerick surrender'd day 4 Lord Cutts took Possession of it day 29 King William happily Landed at Marigate in the mouth of the River Thames He took Coach for London the Coach over-turned by the way tho' without any harm to his Royal Person Great joy in the City for his safe Return day 29 This day Sir Tho. Stamp was elected Lord Mayor of London day 27 The French besiege Montmelian and in January it was surrender'd month Nov. day 1 This day the Parliament met Dr. Barlow died Dr. Tennison succeeded him Lord Dartmont King James's Admiral died of an Apoplexy in the Tower of London where he was Prisoner day 4 John Powel Esq was Knighted day 10 Upon the Death of Sir Will. Hussey his Majesty's late Ambassadour at the Ottoman-Port his Majesty appointed Will. Harbord Esq to succeed him day 11 Turks defeated before Great Waradin 3000 kill'd 24 Colours and 2 Kettle-Drums taken which 't is believ'd will hasten the Surrender of that Place day 10 At Night a Fire happen'd in their Majesties Palace at Kensington which burnt down the Stone-Gallery but stop'd before it reach'd their Majesties Apartments day 26 A Thanksgiving-day for Gods great Deliverances to Ireland in reducing it month Dec. day 6 Great Waradin is closely block'd up day 22 Montmelian surrender'd to the French His Majesty assented to an Act for granting their Majesties certain Impositions upon Beer Ale c. for one Year and other Acts. An Act granting an aid to their Majesties of 165 170052 l. 18 s. month Jan. day 1 A Proclamation against Vicious Debauch'd and Profane Persons Mr. Boyle died on the 17th Bishop of Salisbury preach'd his Funeral Sermon A great Snow this Month. month Feb. day 8 John Goldsborough Knighted day 20 General Ginkle created Earl of Athlone in the County of Roscoman and Baron of Aghram in the County of Galloway in Ireland day 24 An Act for raising Money by Poll payable Quarterly for one Year and several other Acts. The Parliament adjourn'd themselves to the 12th of April month Mar. day 1 This day the Right Honourable Laurence Earl of Rochester Ric. Earl of Ranelagh Charles Lord Cornwallis and Sir Edw. Seymour Bar. were sworn of their Majesties Honourable Privy-Council The Right Honourable Will Earl of Bedford took the usual Oath as Lord Lieutenant of the County of Middlesex His Majesty was pleas'd to Constitute Earl of Pembroke Lord Keeper of their Majesties Privy Seal The Right Honourable Charles Lord Cornwallis is appointed by His Majesty to be Commissioner of the Admiralty in the place of the Earl of Pembroke The Right Honourable Edward Seymour Bar. and Charles Montague Esq are Constituted by his Majesty Commissioners of their Majesties Treasury in the places of Sir John Lowther of Lowther Baronet Vice-Chamberlain of His Majesty's Houshold and Thomas Pelham Esq who have resigned the same day 3 His Majesty constituted the right Honourable Henry Lord Viscount Sidney one of their Majesties Principal Secretaries of State their Majesties Major Lieutenant General and General Governour of the Kingdom of Ireland day 6 The King set out from Kensington for Holland day 17 The Right Honourable Anthony Lord Viscount Faulkland and Robert Lord Lexington were sworn of their Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council day 19 Parliament prorogued from the Twelfth of April to the 24th of May. day 23 Tho. Coningsby Esq one of the Lord Justices of Ireland created a Baron of that Kingdom day 24 The Lord Vise Blessington created Viscount of Ireland by the Name and Style of Viscount Gallway and sworn of their Majesties Privy-Council at Dublin John Dyve Esq sworn Clerk of the Privy-Council day 26 A Fast Proclaimed to be observ'd on Apr. 8th and from that time on the Second Wednesday in every Month. day 30 The Queen Dowager departed from Sommerset-House and lies at Rochester to morrow at Canterbury and on Friday at Dover and so for Calis and from thence to Portugal month Apr. day 1 THe Parliament met this day and was prorogued by Commission to the 14th of May. day 17 Her Royal Highness was taken ill last Night at Sion-House and sell in Labour near Two Months before her time of a Son who was immediately Christen'd George and died an Hour after His Majesty has been graciously pleas'd to create by Patent the Right Honourable Sir Henry Capell Baron of Tewkesbury in the County of Gloucester day 28 Queen Dowager embark'd for Diep month May day 2 Sir Geo. Treby their Majesties late Attorney General was sworn before the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal Lord Ch. Justice of the Common-Pleas Also Sir John Sommers was sworn their Majesties Attorney General and Tho. Trevor Esq Sollicitor General And this day my Lord Ch. Justice took his Place in the Court of Common-Pleas day 9 A Proclamation for Apprehending the E. of S E. of L E. of M E. of D c. day 16 Parliament prorogued to the 14th of June by Proclamation day 19 Oneglio burnt by the French The Militia of the County reliev'd it An English Protestant Gentleman belonging to the late K. James's Family dying at St. Germain's after he was buried in the Field was digg'd up and drag'd about the Streets and torn in Pieces by the Rabble day 22 Vice-Admiral De la Val burnt under Cape de Wyke near the Shoar the Royal-Sun carrying 104 Guns as also the Admirable of 102 Guns and the Fort of 80 Guns with 2 Frigats and 3 of lesser Rank day 23 Adm. Russel sent in Vice-Admiral Rook to burn the French Ships which he had forc'd a-shore near La Hogue he burnt 21 of the biggest Ships besides 2 Frigats and other small Vessels The English lost only some Fire-Ships which were spent upon Action and besides Rear-Admiral Carter and Colon. Hastings we have not lost one Commission Officer The Admiral order'd a Thanksgiving-day on the 27th Instant throughout the Fleet for this great Victory Capt. Heath burnt Tourville's Ship the Royal-Sun Capt. Greenway burnt the Conquerant the Admirable was burnt by our Boats Three Hundred French perished day 24 Parliament met and was prorogued by Commission to the 14th of June next month June day 7 An Earthquake at Jamaica day 12 News came to Vienna of Great Waradin's being surrender'd to the Imperialists day 14 Parliament met and was again prorogued by Commission to the 11 of July next month July day 23 Namur Castle surrendered to the French Upon the Death of Dr. Tho. Wood Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry William Lloyd Lord Bishop of St. Asaph was by his Majesty nominated to that See A Camp near Portsmouth in order to a Descent on France day 29 Sir John Lanier died of his Wound that he receiv'd in the late Action near Enguien Gen. Mackay and Lord Angus and Douglas kill'd month Aug. day 3 The Chevalier de Granval being found