Febr. 5. A Bill for a Triennial Parliament passed both Houses Febr. 15. Signed by Hi Majesty Febr. 24. Earl of Strafford made his Defence in the Lords House and remanded to the Tower Febr. 26. Archbishop Laud impeached of High Treason Febr. 28. Committed to the Tower Mar. 10. Bishops Votes in Parliament taken away Mar. 22. Earl of Straffords Tryal began Dec. 16. Parliament Voted the proceedings of the last Convocation illegal 1641. Apr. 15. Earl of Straffords tryal ended after which the Bill of Attainder against him was Debated by the House of Commons and Voted him guilty of High Treason Apr. 20. Prince of Orange came to London Apr. 21. Earl of Strafford Voted the second time guilty of High Treason Apr. 21. A Bill against him read in the House of Lords Apr. 29. The Lords Voted him guilty of High Treason May 1. The King declared Himself unsatisfied about the Earl of Strafford May 2. The Princess Mary married to the Prince of Orange at Whitehal May 6. The Earl of Strafford Voted the second time guilty by the Lords May 8. Two Bills tendered to His Majesty 1. For the Execution of the Earl of Strafford 2. For Continuation of the Parliament not to be Dissolved without their own consent May 9. His Majesty consulted the Bishops and Judges about them May 9. Some Bishops advised Him to Pass the Bills May 10. His Majesty Signed them May 12. Earl of Strafford Beheaded Aug. 10. The King sets forth for Scotland Sept. 3. The Parliament Adjourned till October twenty next Oct. 23. The Irish Rebellion broke out Nov. 25. The King returned from Scotland Nov. 26 The King went to Hampton Court Nov. 29 30. Tumults at Westminster against the Bishops Dec. 11. Twelve Bishops accused of High Treason Jan. 1. The Irish Proclaimed Rebels Jan. 3. Articles Exhibited against the Five Members Jan. 5. The House Adjourned into London Jan. 10. The King Queen Prince and Duke of York to Hampton Court Jan. 12. The King went to Windsor Jan. 27. The House of Commons Petition the King for the Militia Febr. 9. The King goes from Windsor to Hampton Court Febr. 10. To Greenwich Febr. 11. To Rochester Febr. 12. The King at Cantorbury Febr. 16. Thence to Dover with the Queen and Princess of Orange Febr. 23. Queen and Princess of Orange imbarked for Holland Febr. 25. The King returned to Canterbury Febr. 26. To Greenwich whence he sent for the Prince of Wales and Duke of York Febr. 28. Thence to Theobals Mar. 3. To Royston Mar. 7. New Market Mar. 14. Huntingdon Mar. 15. Stampford Mar. 16. Grantham Mar. 17. Newark Mar. 18. Doncaster Mar. 19. York 1642. Apr. 23. Sir John Hatham denied the King entrance into Hull therefore proclaimed Traytor 25. Hotham justified by the Parliament May 20. Voted by the Parliament That the King intended to Levy War against His Parliament June 2. His Majesties Ship called The Providence landed at Kenningham Creek near Hull with some Powder and Ammunition till which time the King had none July 12. The Parliament Voted the Earl of Essex to be their General July 15. The King at Beverley Hull besieged Aug. 1. The Earl of Essex divided his Army into two Squadrons Aug. 3. Parliament declared themselves necessitated to take Arms. Aug. 15. Colonel Hampden first in Arms in Chalgrove Fields Aug. 22. His Majesty set up His Standard at Nottingham Sept. Bishops Voted to have no more to do in Church Government as Bishops Sept. 13. The King marched from Nottingham Sept. 22. Lord Viscount Say came to Oxford with his Forces Sept. 23. Prince Rupert defeated some of the Parliament Forces at Wickfield near Worcester Octo. 4. Colonel Leg escaped from the Gatehouse Octo. 12. Post and Chains ordered to be set up in and about London Octo. 23. Edghill Fight where died the Noble Earl of Lindsey General for His Majesty and Lord Aubigney Lord Berâ— Stuart c. Octo. 27. Banbury and Broughton House surrendred to the King Octo. 27. The King entered into Oxon with One hundred and fifty Colours taken in Edghil fight Nov. 12 13. Brainchford fight where the Parliament had two of their Regiments discomfited and about Five hundred taken prisoners Nov. 16. A great Alarm in London upon fear of the Kings approach Nov. 26. Ordered by the Parliament that the King and Queens Revenues in the Exchequer be imployed for Publick uses Nov. 28. Essex advanced from Kingston to pursue the King Nov. 29. King to Oxford Dec. 5. Marlborough taken by the Lord Wilmot Dec. 5. Tadcaster by the Earl of Newcastle Dec. 13. Winchester delivered to the Parliament Jan. 13. Lord. Aubigney Interred at Oxford Jan. 19. Bodmin fight and Liscard taken for the King by Sir Ralph Hopton Jan. 20. Belvoir Castle surprised for the King Jan. 20. Leeds taken by the Parliament Jan. 22. Saltash taken by Sir Ralph Hopton Jan. 27. Colonel Hamden assaulted the Brill but beaten off by Sir Gil. Gerrard the Governor Febr. 1. Yarum fight Febr. 2. Cirencester taken by Prince Rupert Febr. 13. Queen of England left the Hague and went to Schieveling Febr. 16. Embarked for England Febr. 22. Landed at Burlington Key in Yorkshire Mar. 2. Lord Brook killed in assaulting Saint Chads Church in Lichfield Mar. 5. The Queen marched from Burlington to Norburton Mar. 6. The ce to Malion Mar. 7. To York Mar. 16. Capuchin Fryers belonging to Somerset-house banished by the Parliament Mar. 18 19. Hopton-Heath fight in Northamptonshire where the Noble Earl of Northampton was slain Mar. 21. Malmsbury surrendred to the Parliament Mar. 23. Grantham taken by Col. Cavendish for the King and demolished 1643. Mar. 26. Sir Hugh Cholmondley declared for the King and Scarborough delivered to His Majesty Mar. 29. Sir Thomas Fairfax defeated at Bramham Moor. Apr. 3. Burningham taken by Prince Rupert at which the Earl of Denbigh received his deaths wound Apr. 8. Prince Rupert entered Lichfield Apr. 11. Young Hotham routed at Ancaster by Col. Cavendish Apr. 21. The Close at Lichfield surrendred to Prince Rupert Apr. 16. Essex sate down with his Army before Reading Apr. 24. The King marched from Oxon to Wallingford for the relief of Reading Apr. 25. The skirmish at Cavesham Bridge Apr. 26. Reading surrendred to the Earl of Essex May 3. Cheapside Cross demolished May 6. James Earl of Northampton routed some of the Parliament Forces near Banbury May 8. Warder Castle surrendred to the Parliament Monmouth the like May 16. Parliament Forces defeated at Stratton in Devonshire by the Lord Hopton May 21. The Kings defeated at Wakefield May 23. Master Robert Yeomans and Mr. George Bouchier Citizens of Bristol executed at Bristol for their Loyalty by Col. Nathaniel Fiennes June 5. Taunton and Bridgewater delivered to the Parliament June 13. Parliament Forces defeated at Dunnington by Col. Cavendish June 6. The Vow and Covenant taken by the Parliament June 15. The Vow and Covenant taken throughout London June 16. The Queens Majesty came to Newark June 16. His Highness Prince
to several Bills one was an Act to prevent malitious maiming and wounding Mar. 12. The Church of S. Paul in Shadwel formerly belonging to the Parish of Stepney being made lately Parochial was this day Consecrated by John Lord Bishop of Rochester Commissioned thereto by the Lord Bishop of London 1671. Mar. 31. Died at the Pallace of S. James's after a long indisposition her Royal Highness Anne Dutchess of York Was launched at Portsmouth a stout and large Fregat above one hundred Guns named the Royal James Apr. 1. His Majesty returned to Whitehal from New Market whither he went the twenty fourth past Apr. 5. This evening was Interred at Westminister Abbey the Corps of her Highness Anne Dutchess of York in a Vault on the South-side of Henry the Seventh's Chappel Apr. 6. Sailed out of the Downs for Jamaica two of His Majesties Fregats in one of which was imbarked Sir Thomas Linch His Majesties Deputy-Governor for that Island Apr. 22. His Majesty being present in the House of Peers with the usual solemnities gave His Royal assent to several Bills After which the Parliament was Prorogued till the sixteenth of April next coming Apr. 25. This night hapned a violent Fire in the City of Oxford in a Street called Grand Pool which consumed in few hours above forty dwelling houses May 5. Died at Whitehal the Right Honorable Edward Earl of Manchester Lord Chamberlain of the Houshold May 10. This day was performed by Sir Edward Spragge and his Squadron that gallant and successful enterprise in destroying and burning ten Ships of War of Algiers at Bugia May 13. The Right Honorable Henry Earl of S. Albans preferred to the Dignity and Office of Lord Chamberlain to His Majesty May 18. Sir Mathew Hale late Lord Chief Baron of the Court of the Exchequer took his Seat in the Court of the Kings Bench as Lord Chief Justice of that Court. May 23. Sir Edward Turner late Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons was this day sworn Lord Chief Baron of the Court of the Exchequer May 27. His Majesty parted from Whitehal to Windsor June 7. The University of Cambridge having chosen his Grace the Duke of Buckingham their Chancellor this day the Vice Chancellor and the Body of the University attended his Grace at York-house in the Strand and was presented with the Statutes and Parent of that Universities and was admitted with the usual Ceremonies June 8. Died at Richmond Edgar Duke of Cambridge Son to his Royal Highness the Duke of York July 5. This day was the Restitution of the English Plantation of the Island of S. Christopher taken by the French in the last War to Sir Charles Wheeler His Majesties Governor of the Leeward Islands July 13. His Majesty and his Royal Higness c. arrived at Portsmouth from Windsor July 14. From thence to the Isle of Wight July 17. Thence to Plimouth His Majesty having parted with his Royal Highness July 23. His Majesty at Exeter July 24. At 〈◊〉 July 16. Returned to Whitehal July 28. His Royal Highness came to Whitehal Sept. 22. A Proclamation for farther Proroguing the Parliament from April sixteen next till October thirty next after One thousand six hundred seventy two Sept. 25. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert parted from Whitehal for New Market where he arrived the same day Sept. 26. Thence to the Right Honorable the Earl of Arlington's house at Easton Sept. 27. To Yarmouth Sept. 28. At Norwich Octo. 2. His Majestie c. returned this day to New Market Octo. 2. His Majesty in consideration of that stout and memorable action performed by Captain Baddison Captain of the Swallow Merchant of one hundred and fifty Tuns and twenty six Men fought against an Algerine of thirty six Guns who having boarded the Swallow several times was forced at last shamefully to leave him and six of his men behind him was pleased to order a Gold Chain and Meddal for him this Octob. twenty eight Octo. 4. His Majesty at Cambridge Octo. 4. And back again to New Market Octo. 21. Returned to Whitehal Octo. 30. The City of London having all its publick Buildings recovered out of the late Ruines to a greater splendor and beauty than heretofore made an humble invitation to His Majesty to honor their Lord Majors Feast with His Presence to which His Majesty was pleased to consent and this day accordingly Dined at their Guildhal Nov. 19. Peace concluded with the City and Kingdom of Algiers by Sir Edward Spragge His Majesties Admiral in the Mediterranean Dec. 4. This day his Excellency Sir George Downing parted from Whitehal on his Ambassie to the States General of the United Provinces from His Majesty Dec. 6. Died at Whitehal the Lady Catherine youngest Daughter to his Royal Highness Dec. 17. Christ Church in Winchester Park in Southwark being made Parochial was this day Consecrated by John L. Bishop of Rochester Commissioned thereto by the Lord Bishop of Winchester in whose Diocess it lies Jan. 2. Master Montague His Majesties late Ambassador in the French Court was admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council Jan. 24. Joseph Williamson Esquire had the honor of Knighthood conferred upon him And was sworn one of the Clerks of His Majesties Council in Ordinary Febr. 6. This day arrived at Whitehal Sir George Downing His Majesties late Ambassador to the States General Febr. 14. Sir Robert Carr made Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster Febr. 29. His Majesty and Royal Highness c. were pleased to honor the Society of Lincolns-Inn with their presence at the Readers Feast Sir Francis Goodrich Mar. 14. Sir Robert Holmes with six of His Majesties Ships met the Dutch Smyrna and Streights Fleet convoyed by eight of their Men of War off of Portsmouth upon refusing to strike and lower their Top-sails fought them and took five of the richest of them Mar. 15. His Majesty with the Advice of His Council was pleased to issue out His Declaration of Indulgence in Matters of Religion for Tender Consciences Mar. 17. This day was published His Majesties Declaration of War against the States General of the United Provinces Mar. 18. Came to Whitehal Sir Edward Spragge His Majesties late Admiral in the Streights Mar. 29. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert c. went down the River for Chatham 1672. Mar. 28. This day His Majesties Declaration of War was Proclaimed against the States General of the United Provinces Apr. 13. The Marquess Del. Fresno Ambassador Extraordinary from his Catholick Majesty made his publick Entry Apr. 16. The Parliament met at Westminster according to their Adjournment and were in pursuance of His Majesties Proclamation Prorogued till October thirty next Apr. 17. The Right Honorable Lords Henry Marquess of Worcester Arthur Earl of Essex Thomas Viscount Falconbridge and George Viscount Hallifax were admitted and sworn of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council Apr. 18. This day was held at Whitehal a Chapter of
Mary Teresa Infanta of Spain 1660 Mount Vesuvius threatens great destruction 1661 The death of the most eminent French Minister of State Cardinal Mazarin 1661 The overflowing of Rome by the River Tiber. 1661 The Beatification of Francisco de Sales Bishop of Geneva 1664 The Canonization of Peter d'Argues 1664 The taking of Gigeri in Africa by the Army of his most Christian Majesty FINIS ENGLANDS Remembrancer Being a Summary Of the Actions Exploits Battles Sieges Conflicts And other remarkable Passages that have hapned in any of His Majesties Dominions From Anno Domini 1600. until the present Year of 1675. Written by a Lover of his King and Countrey LONDON Printed for W. Crooke at the Green Dragon without Temple-Bar 1676. ANNO 1600. Nov. 19. KIng Charles the First born at Dunfernling in Scotland Feb. 25. Earl of Essex Beheaded 1601. Spaniards Landed in Ireland but beaten off with loss Oct. 27 Last Parliament of Queen Elizabeth began Nov. 19. Dissolved 1602. Mar. 24. Queen Elizabeth died and King James the Sixth of Scotland Proclaimed King Mar. 24. A great Plague began at London 1603. Apr. 5. King James began his journey out of Scotland May 7. Arrived at the Charter-house London May 11. Thence to the Tower June 11. Queen Anne with Prince Henry came to York June 27. King met them at Erston in Northamptonshire June 27. They entred London July 15. King and Queen Crowned at Westminster Nov. 17. Sir Walter Rawleigh condemned Jan. 14. The Mille manus Petition for Reformation presented to His Majesty 1604. A Parliament Assembled Aug. 18. A Treaty of Peace with Spain Jan. 6. Charles the First Created Duke of York And King James styled King of Great Britain 1605. Nov. 5. Parliament met at Westminster and the Powder-Plot discovered 1606. May 27. Parliament ended July 7. King of Denmark arrived in England Aug. 12. Departed thence 1607. A Rebellion in Northamptonshire and the next Counties about Inclosures A new Translation of the Bible began into English 1608. Apr. 19. Earl of Dorset Lord Treasurer died suddenly New Exchange built S. Edmunds bury burnt Virginia Planted 1609. Apr. 10. The New Exchange first opened and named by King James Britains Burse May 8. Fishing on the English Coast forbid to Foreigners without leave first had Allum first brought to perfection by Sir J. Bouchier Silkworms brought to England King James laid the Foundation Stone of Chelsey Colledge League with France 1610. May 8. The first Provost of Chelsey Colledge ordered by King James May 30. Prince Henry Created Prince of Wales Octo. 16. Began the Fifteenth Session of Parliament 1611. Mar. 25. Sir Robert Carr made Viscount Rothester Langrave of Hessen came into England Legat condemned by the Convocation for an Arrian Heretick was afterwards delivered by a Significavit to the Secular Power And burnt in Smithfield Sutton the Founder of the Charter-house Hospital died The new Translation of the Bible finished 1612. Apr. 11. Wightman of Burton burnt at Lichfield for an Heretick June 19. The Lord Sanguir a Scot for murthering Turner executed Octo. 16. Frederick Prince Palatine of the Rhine arrived in England Octo. 29. Prince Henry fell sick Nov. 26. Died at S. Jameses Dec. 7. Interred at Westminster Feb. 14. Lady Elizabeth wedded to Frederick the Fifth Prince Elector Palatine of the Rhine at Whitehal Plantations setled in Ireland by some of the Companies of London 1613. Apr. 10. Prince Elector and Princess left England Aug. 7. Dorchester burnt Nov. 4. Viscount Rochester Created Earl of Somerset The Lady Frances Howard Divorced from the Earl of Essex and married to the Earl of Somerset Wadham Colledge in Oxon Founded A Parliament suddenly called and as suddenly dissolved 1614. July King of Denmark came into England the second time Aug. 1. Departed Stratford upon Avon burnt The New River brought to London by Sir Hugh Middleton from Ware 1615. Lady Arabella died in the Tower Sept. 17. Sir Thomas Overbury poysoned For which Earl of Somerset and his Lady arraigned and condemned and Sir Gervase Elvis Lieutenant of the Tower and divers others executed 1616. Nov. 3. Prince Charles Created Prince of Wales Dec. 6. Archbishop of Spalato arrived in England Mar. 4. King James his progress into Scotland 1617. Sept. 5. King James returned from Scotland Jan. 29. Doctor William Butler the famous Physitian of Cambridge died 1618. Oct. 29. Sir Walter Rawleigh beheaded Nov. 3. Synod of Dort began Nov. 18. Comet seen in England before the death of Queen Anne 1619. Apr. 19. Synod of Dort ended Mar. 2. Queen Anne died at Hampton Court 1620. July 17. Bernard Calucet of Andover went from Southwark to Callis this day and back against the same Peace with France 1621. Jan. 20. A Parliament assembled in which the Lord Chancellor Bacon was outed and sent to the Tower G. Abbot Archbishop of Canterbury casually killed a Keeper in Bramshil Park 1622. Mar. 30. Archbishop of Spalato commanded to leave the Realm within twenty days English Treats with the Spaniards for the Restitution of the Palatinate Feb. 17. Prince Charles embarks for Spain Mar. 7. Arrived there 1623. Sep. 12. Prince left Spain Octo. 5. Arrived at Portsmouth Octo. 6. Entred London Octo. 26. The fatal Vespers at Blackfryers Mar. 13. King James enters into a War for the Recovery of the Palatinate 1624. The Marriage with France accorded Count Mansfield Shipwracked Amboyna's bloody cruelty 1625. Mar. 27. King James died at Theobalds Mar. 27. King Charles Proclaimed Mar. 17. A great Plague at London whereof died 35417. Mar. 17. King James removed to Denbam-house May 1. Marriage with France celebrated at Paris May 14. King James Intombed at Westminster June 18. King Charles calls his first Parliament June 22. Queen Landed at Dover June 23 Marriage Consummated at Canterbury June 27 Marriage declared at Whitehal June 27 King and Queen remove to Hampton-Court June 27 Doctor Montague questioned by the Parliament July 11. parliament Adjourned to Oxford Aug. 1. Met at Oxford House of Commons in the Divinity-School Ever since the Parliament appointed a Committee of Lay-persons for Religion Aug. 7. Dissolved Aug. Michaelmas Term Adjourned to Reading because of the Plague Octo. 8. Cadiz Voyage Febr. 2. King Charles the First Crowned at Westminster Febr. 6. Parliament meet at Westminster A League with Denmark Sweden and the States against Spain Williams Bishop of Lincoln outed of being Keeper 1626. Mar. 1. Duke of Buckingham charged with High Treason by the Earl of Bristol Mar. 8. Makes his Defence but was Sequestred the Lords House Mar. 8. Sir John Elliot and Sir Dudley Diggs committed to the Tower but soon released Mar. 15. Parliament dissolved Mar. 15. Earl of Arundel confined to his House Mar. 15. Earl of Pristol to the Tower Aug 17. King of Denmark routed by Tilly. Sir Francis Bacon died 1627. June 27. Duke of Buckingham Imbarked for the Isle of Rhee July 1. Proclaimed his Manifesto July 13. Landed in the Isle Aug. S. Martins Fort besieged Aug. S. Jo. Burroughs
slain Octo. 19. S. Martins Fort relieved by Marshal Schomberg Octo. Duke raised the siege defeated and many Noble Englishmen slain Octo. Rochellers besieged by the Duke of Guise crave Aid of the English Mar. 17. Parliament Convened at Westminster wherein the Petition of Right was granted by the King July 29. Parliament Adjourned till the Twentieth of October and by Proclamation to January the Twentieth following 1628. May 8. Earl of Denbigh set fail for the relief of Rochel but failed May 13. Charles-James the first Son of King Charles the First born at Greenwich May 13. Staadt an English Garison rendred to the Imperialists June 14. Doctor Lamb murthered in the Streets of London June 16. The City fined for Lambs death 6000 l. June 17. A Remonstrance with a Bill for Subsidies presented to His Majesty July 26. Parliament Prorogued till October the Twentieth next July Earl of Marlborough outed of Treasurer Sir Richard Weston preferred July Sir Thomas Wentworth Created a Baron July Another Fleet designed for Rochel commanded by the Duke of Buckingham Aug. 23. Duke of Buckingham basely murthered at Portsmouth by John Felton Sept. 8. The Fleet set sail for Rochel from Portsmouth commanded by the Earl of Lindsey Sept. 25. Duke of Buckinghams Funeral Octo. 18. The relief of Rochel attempted but unsuccessful by reason of contrary winds Rochel surrendred and called Borgo Maria. Octo. 20. Parliament Adjourned till January the Twentieth following Mov 19. John Felton hanged at Tyburne his body carried to Portsmouth and there hanged in Chains for murthering the Duke of Buckingham Jan. 20. The Parliament met and Adjourned till March the second next Mar. 2. Dissolved by His Majesty Mar. 18. Prince Charles-James died 1629. Stirs in Scotland Marquess Huntley and others Proclaimed there Rebels flie into England Apr. 14. Peace with France concluded May 20. Proclaimed 1630. Mar. 29. King Charles the Second born Mar. Sir Robert Austruther sent Ambassador to Germany July 27. Charles the Second Baptised Nov. 17. Peace with Spain Proclaimed Mar. 11. Earl of Essex married to Mistress Pawlet 1631. Mar. 5. Lord Audley Arraigned May 14. Beheaded on Tower-hill Nov. 4. Lady Mary born 1632. King of Bohemia dies S. Pauls in London began to be repaired Feb. 11. A great Fire on London Bridge Some Broils in Ireland but soon appeased 1633. May 13. The King began His Progress for Scotland June 10. Arrived at Edenburgh June 18. Crowned there June 26. Returned thence Sept. 19. Bishop Laud translated to Canterbury Octo. 14. James Duke of York born 24. Christned Febr. 2. The four Inns of Court joyn in a Mask at Whitehal 1634. Attorney General Noy designed the raising Ship-money Aug. 9. Died A Parliament called in Ireland The Scots begin their designs against the King His Majesty set out a gallant Fleet this Summer under the Conduct of Robert Earl of Lindsey 1635. Dec. 28. Lady Elizabeth born Jan. 2. Baptised Prince Rupert arrived at London Commotions began about the Ceremonies of the Church Bishop Juxson of London made Lord Treasurer 1636. Ship-money debated Feb. 2. Twelve Judges gave their Verdict for the Legality of Ship-money Mar. 17. Lady Anne born June Burton Prynne and Bastwick sentenced in the Star-Chamber this Midsummer Term. 1637. June 26. Prince Rupert set sail for Holland June 26. A Liturgy sent into Scotland July 13. At the first reading at Edenburgh of the Liturgy it occasioned great tumults Octo. 18. The Bishop of Galloway assaulted Octo. 19. The Scots Petition against the Liturgy Dec. 7. Earl of Roxborough sent into Scotland Feb. 19. Tumultuous Meetings forbidden there The Scots entred into Covenant 1638. May 16. Marquess Hamilton sent into Scotland June 28. The Kings Declaration against any Innovation in Religion sent to Hamilton July 2. Proclaimed by him Sep. 22. A Declaration discharging the Service Book in Scotland Oct. 13. Maria de Medicis Queen Mother arrived in England Argile declares for the Scots-Covenanters Marquess Hamilton returned into England Covenanters began to Arm. Solicited France for Aid 1639. Mar. 27. Charles the First marched against the Scotch Covenanters May 25. Parliament began in Scotland May 25. Dissolved by His Majesty May 28. The King incamped near Barwick in view of the Scots Army May 28. Marquess Hamilton at Forth with the English Navy June 10. The Scots Treated with the King June 17. Peace concluded June 18. Both Armies disbanded June 18. The Prince Elector comes into England Aug. 1. The King returned to Theobals from the North. Aug. 3. Thence to Whitchal Aug. 3. Lord Deputy of Ireland arrived at London and Created Earl of Strafford Aug. 13. Another Parliament began in Scotland Sept. 7 8 11. A Fight in the Downs between the Spanish and Dutch Fleets Dec. 5. King Charles resolves to call another Parliament in case of the Scotch Rebeilion Earl of Strafford goes for Ireland and calls a Parliament Mar. Earl of Strafford returned for England Jan. 10. Lord Keeper Coventry dies 1640. Apr. 13. Parliament began in England Apr. 13. The Convocation began Apr. 13. The Scots Letter to the French King read in the House Apr. 13. Earl of Lowden accused for penning it May 5. The Parliament dissolved and some Members imprisoned May 6. The Convocation turned into a Synod May 6. A Paper set on the Exchange incouraging the rabble to assault the Bishop of Canterbury May 29. The Synod ended June 2. The Scotch Parliament met again at Edenburgh July 8. Henry Duke of Glocester born Aug. 10. King Charles set out towards the North. Aug. 28. Newborne Fight and Newcastle deserted Aug. 29. Possessed by the Scots Aug. 29. Durham the like Sept. 20. The King sets up His Standard at York Sept. 24. The King Summons His Great Council of Peers and meet at York Sept. 24. Commissioners consisting of eight Earls and eight Barons to treat with the like number of Scots who met at Rippon Octo. 26. A Cessation agreed Octo. 28. Great Council dissolved Octo. 28. The Bishop of Lincoln released Nov. 3. The fatal Long Parliament began Nov. 12. Earl of Strafford Impeached of Treason and committed to the Black Râ—d Nov. 12. One hundred thousand pounds Voted to the Scots and borrowed of the Oily Nov. 12. The Lords denied the Earl of Strafford Bail and Council Nov. 22. Committed to the Tower Nov. 22. Prynne Burton enter triumphantly into Westminster and followed by many Thousands Nov. 27. Ship money questioned by the Parliament Dec. 5. Secretary Windebank â—â—…d into France Dec. 7. Ship-mâ—nâ—y Voted lilegal Dec. 7. The Judges questioned about it Dec. 8. The Lady Anne died at Richmond Dec. 16. Aâ—â—terman Pennington and a rabble of people Petition the Parliament against Bishops Dec. 18. Laud Archbishop committed to the Black Rod. Jan. 11. A Bill of a Triennial Parliament Exhibited Jan. 28. The Charge against Strafford read in the House of Commons Jan. 30. In the House of Lords Febr. 2. Three hundred thousand pounds Voted to our dear Brethren of Scotland for a Supply of their Losses
the Knights Company of the Order of the Garter and the Right honorable the Earl of Lauderdale elected into the Order Apr. 18. His Majesty was pleased to Create the Earl of Lauderdale Duke of Lauderdale the Lord Arlington Earl of Arlington the Lord Ashley Earl of Shaftsbury and Sir Thomas Clifford Baron Clifford of Chidley May 3. Sir Thomas Osborne Treasurer of the Navy sworn of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council May 4. His Majesty being informed of the arrival of the Count de Estrees with the French Squadron at S. Hellens Road parted this day for to take a view of them to Portsmouth May 4. His Royal Highness with the English Fleet passed by Dover in order to a conjunction with the French Squadron May 6. This day the whole Dutch Fleet were riding in Dover Road. May 7. His Majesty having seen both the Fleets joyned off of Rye in Surrey returned this day to Whitehal May 9. The Dutch Fleet upon the Winds Veering to the South weighed from Dover Road and stood for Calice May 14. His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet came this day in sight of Dover Westward May 16. Anchored near the Falls May 17. Dutch Fleet off of Alborough May 19. This Evening his Royal Highness had sight of the Dutch Fleet about eight Leagues off of the Gunfleet May 21. His Royal Highness the Dutch Wavering to fight came with the Fleet to Anchor in Southwold-Bay May 25. There hapned a violent Fire at S. Katherines without the Iron-gate near the Tower of London which consumed near a hundred Houses May 28. His Royal Highness this day engaged the whole Dutch Fleet off of Southwold-Bay After a sharp dispute of about eight hours the Dutch Fleet gave way and retreated In this Ingagement was unfortunately lost that Noble and Gallant Sea Commander Edward Montague Earl of Sandwich and Vice-Admiral of England May 28. Died the honorable Sir John Trevor one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State May 29. Being the Anniversary of His Majesties Birth and Restauration a new Conduit of a Noble Structure in the Stocks Market in London erected at the sole charge of Sir Robert Viner that worthy and loyal Citizen was first opened which continued running with Wine for divers hours May 29. The Dutch Fleet lost in a Fog May 29. At a Chapter held at Whitehal by the Soveraign and Company of the Honorable Order of the Garter were elected into that order the Right honorable Lords Henry Marquess of Worcester Henry Earl of S. Alban and William Earl of Bedford May 31. Was Interred at Little S. Bartholomews London the Corps of the Honorable Sir John Trevor late one of His Majesties Secretaries of State June 4. Was Interred at Rochester Monsieur Rabiniere tres le Boys Reer Admiral of the French Squadron dead of his Wounds received in the last Ingagement June 10. The Body of the Right honorable Edward Earl of Sandwich slain in the last Engagement with the Dutch being found and taken up at Sea notice whereof being given to His Majesty His Majesty out of His regard to the great deserts of the said Earl and his unexampled performance in this last act of his life Resolved that at His charge he should receive the Rites of Funeral due to his great quality and merit June 15. The Right Honorable Henry Earl of Arlington Elected into the Noble Order of the Garter June 28. His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet came this day to an Anchor near Harwich June 29. This day set sail again towards the Coasts of Holland July 3. This day the solemn Funeral of the Right Honorable Edward Earl of Sandwich set forward by Water from Deptford towards the Abbey at Westminster with extraordinary pomp and grandeur attended by the Lord Major of London and numbers of the Nobility in their Mourning Barges and was Interred in a Vault on the North-side of Henry the Seventh's Chappel July 3. The Honorable Henry Coventry Esquire sworn one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State being likewise together with the Honorable Sir Robert Long was admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council July 21. This day arrived his Grace the Duke of Buckingham the Right Honorable the Eaâ—l of Arlington the Lord Viscount Hallifax from their Ambassies Extraordinary in Holland having effected nothing with those States July 22. His Excellency Arthur Earl of Essex began his journey for Ireland as Lord Lieutenant of that Kingdom Aug. 5. His Excellency the Earl of Essex arrived at Dublin and entered upon his charge as Lord Lieutenant of that Kingdom Aug. 10. This day was that Barbarous Assassination committed on the two Brothers Ruart Van Putten and the Pensionary de Wit at the Hague by the multitude Aug. 14. This day was interchanged the late Treaty concluded by His Majesties late Plenipotentiaries in Holland with the French King at Utrecht Sept. 17. His Majesty issued out His Proclamation for farther Proroguing of the Parliament from October thirty next till February the fourth next after Sept. 19. His Royal Highness Lord High Admiral arrived at Whitehal from the Fleet. Sept. 30. The Right Honorable the Earl of Ossory Elected one of the Knights of the Honorable Order of the Garter Nov. 4. Their Excellencies the Lord Baron Sparr and the Sieur Ehensteyn Ambassadors Extraordinary from the Crown of Sweden were conducted in great state to their publick Audience Nov. 4. The Right Honorable Sir Orlando Bridgman late Lord Keeper having resigned by reason of his great age and a continual indisposition of Body the Great Seal into the hands of His Majesty Nov. 17. His Majesty was pleased to deliver the keeping of it to the Right Honorable Anthony Lord Ashley Earl of Shastsbury with the Title of Lord Chancellor of England Nov. 20. The Honorable Sir John Duncomb made Chancellor of the Exchequer Nov. 28. His Majesty was pleased to advance the Right Honorable Thomas Lord Clifford Baron of Chidley to the Office of Lord High Treasurer of England Nov. 28. The Right Honorable the Lord Newport succeeded to be Treasurer of His Majesties Houshold Nov. 28. The Lord Maynard Comptroller Dec. 2. Died at Elsynour in Denmark his Grace Charles Duke of Richmond His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary to that Crown Dec. 11. His Majesty set forth His Declaration to continue a farther stop of Payment of any Moneys now in His Exchequer or to be brought till May first next following Dec. 20. The Island of Tobago in the West-Indies taken from the Dutch by the English Dec. 31. The Island of S. Helena in the East-Indies surprised and taken by the Hollander from the English Jan. 1. His Majesty was pleased to Create the Marquess of Blanckfort Captain of his Royal Highness Horse Guard a Baron of England by the Title of Lord Duras Baron of Holdenby Jan. 23. This day being the first of the Term the Right Honorable Earl of Shaftsbury Lord Chancellor of England was attended according to the antient and laudable Custom with the
Rupert beat up the Parliament Quarters at Postcomb and Chinner in Oxfordshire June 16. Obtained a great Victory in Chalgrove Field June 16. In this fight Col. Hampden One of the Five Members received his mortal wound being the place he first drew up his Men to put the Ordinance for the Militia in execution June 22. Howley House taken by the Earl of Newcastle June 23. Tamworth Castle yielded June 24. Col. Hampden died June 30. Fairfax defeated on Adderton Heath by the Earl of Newcastle July 1. Middletons Horse and Dragoons routed at Padbury near Buckingham by Sir Charles Lucas being accidentally discovered coming to surprise Sir Charles in his Quarters by Mr. Paul Terry then a Soldier now an honest Citizen of London July 2. Bradford besieged by the Earl of Newcastle July 2. Bradford taken and Hallifax and Denton-house quitted by the Parliament July 2. Burton upon Trent taken by the Lord Jermin July 5. Master Tompkins and Chaloner executed for their Loyalty to His Majesty July 5. Landsdown Hill fight where Sir Bev. Greenvill was slain July 6. The Lord Gray of Wark Mr. Darley and Sir William Armine Ordered by the Parliament to be sent to invite the Scots to their assistance July 11. Prince Rupert met the Queen at Stratford upon Avon July 13. The King and Queen met at Edghilt July 13. Lord Wilmot and Earl of Carnarvon gave a great defeat to Sir William Waller on Roundway Down July 24. Hi Highness Prince Ruport besieged Bristol July 26. The Outworks gained City and Castle surrendered to him July 27. Sir William Waller Voted General of the Flying Army July 30. Gainsborough rendered up to the Parliament Aug. 1. His Majesty set out from Oxford to Bristol Aug. 2. Dorchester yielded to the Earl of Carnarvon Aug. 9. Portland reduced Aug. 9. Weymouth and Melcomb submitted Aug. 10. Glocester besieged and summoned by the Kings Forces Aug. 16. The King came back to Oxford Aug. 18. The King went to Glocester Aug. 26. An Act of Convocation in Scotland for putting that Kingdom into a posture of Defence Aug. 26. The Covenant sent from Scotland and read in Parliament Aug. 28. Beverley taken by the Earl of Newcastle Sep. 2 3. Bidleford Appleford and Barnstaple surrendred to the King Sep. 4. Exeter taken by Prince Maurice Sep. 5. The King raised His siege at Glocester Sep. 7. Organs and Windows in Windsor Chappel defaced Sep. 7. Sir John Hotham brought to the Bar of the House of Commons Sep. 8. Glocester relieved by the Earl of Essex Sep. 8. Young Hotham brought to the Bar of the House of Commons Sep. 8. Waller Routed at Winchester Sep. 11. An Ordinance for the Excise passed both Houses Sep. 15. Cessation of Arms in Ireland Sep. 16. Linne yielded to the Earl of Manchester Sep. 17. Prince Rupert with His Majesties Horse gave a great defeat to the Parliaments Army near Auburn in Wiltshire Sep. 20. His Majesty routed the Parliaments Army near Newberry and Emborne Heath in which action were slain the most valiant Earls of Carnarvon and Sunderland and Lord Viscount Faulkland Sep. 21. Prince Rupert in pursuit of them fell upon their Rear at Theale beat them into Reading but staid not long there Sep. 23. His Majesty returned to Oxford Sep. 23. The National Covenant taken by the House of Commons at S. Margarets Westminster Sep. 23. Earl of Essex returned to London Octo. 3. Reading Garrisoned by the King Octo. 6. Dartmouth surrendred to Prince Maurice Octo. 15. House of Lords took the Covenant at the Abby in Westminster Octo. 17. The Kings Proclamation Prohibiting Trade with London and other places in Arms against Him Octo. 31. The Marquess of Hertford installed Chancellor of Oxford Nov. 11. An Ordinance Authorising the new counterfeited Great Seal Nov. 21. His Majesty declared against it Nov. 21. Sir William Armin c. arrived at Edenburgh sent by the Parliament to hasten the Scots invasion of England Nov. 27. Daniel Kniveton executed at London for serving His Majesties Writ one of His Majesties Messengers Dec. 4. Hawarden Castle yielded to the King Dec. 9. Arundle Castle to the Lord Hopton Dec. 12. Beeston Castle taken for the King Dec. 21. Lapley House like wise Dec. 25. Graston House also Dec. 28. Crew House in Cheshire taken for the King Dec. 28. Colonel Nathaniel Fienes sentenced in a Court of War to be hanged for a coward Jan. 3. Marquess Hamilton sent prisoner to Pendennis Jan. 6. Arundle Castle yielded to Sir William Waller Jan. 16. The Scots invaded England Jan. 16. Members of Parliament assembled at Oxford Jan. 16. The Scots crossed Tine Jan. 25. Sir Thomas Fairfax and Mitton routed at Drayton in Shropshire by Prince Rupert Feb. 13. Hopton Castle taken for the King Feb. 18. Warder Castle the like Mar. 22. Newark relieved by Prince Rupert and the besiegers totally routed upon which Gainsborough Lincoln and Sleeford quitted by the Parliament Mar. 23. Sturton surrendred to the King 1644. Apr. 3. Longford House in Shropshire surrendered to Prince Rupert Apr. 3. Lord John Stuart died at Abbington Apr. 5. Interred at Oxford Apr. 6. Tongue Castle surrendred to Prince Rupert Apr. 17. Queen began her journey from Oxford to the West Apr. 22. Stutcomb taken by Prince Maurice May 11. Reading dismantled by the King May 25. Stopford in Cheshire taken and Latham House relieved by Prince Rupert May 28. 29. Prince Rupert stormed and took Bolton in Lancashire in which were killed about eight hundred and six hundred taken prisoners June 3. King with His Army went from Oxford towards Worcester June 4. Essex Army passed Chatwel June 5. Marched to Chipping Norton June 6. Returned to Burford and there deputed Waller to pursue the King June 12. Bristol House taken by Colonel Gage June 16. Prince Henrietta born at Exeter June 20. Colonel Shuttleworth defeated at Blackburn by Prince Rupert June 29. Waller defeated at Cropready Bridge July 2 3 York relieved by Prince Rupert after which hapned that fight on Marstone Moor. July 15. Queen arrived at Brest in Brittany July 23. York delivered to the Parliament Aug. 15. Lesthithiel taken by the King Sept. 1. Essex fled in a Cock-boat to Plimouth Sept. 2. His Infantry submitted to the King Sept. 14. Basing relieved by Col. Gage Octo. 6. A great Fire in Oxford Octo. 25. Banbury siege raised by the Earl of Northampton Octo. 27. Newbery second Battle Octo. 30. The Kings Army marched through Oxford Nov. 1. The King and Prince Charles to Oxford Nov. 1. The King Rendevoused on Burlington Green Nov. 7. Dennington siege raised by the King Nov. 9. The King marched to Hungerford Nov. 17. Basing siege raised Nov. 17. Three Suns appeared in London Nov. 27. The King returned to Oxford Dec. 7. Sir John Hotham and his Son sentenced to be beheaded Dec. 23. Sir Alexander Carew beheaded Dec. 25. Colonel William Legg made Governor of Oxford Dec. 25. Sir Thomas Fairfax made General for the Parliament Dec. 25. The Earl of Essex cashiered Dec.
the Parliament Adjourned till the eleventh of August next coming May 9. Four of the persons concerned in the tumult in the Easter Holidays last being sentenced as Traytors were this day hanged drawn and quartered at Tyburne May 18. The Ministers of State of England and of the States General of the United Provinces attended his most Christian Majesty at Paris with the Ratification of the Treaty concluded between that Crown and Spain which was mutually exchanged by them May 22. Sir John Vaughan this day took his place in the Common-Pleas at Westminster-Hall as Lord Chief Justice June 12. Died at Whitehal Charles Viscount Fitz-Harding Treasurer of His Majesties Houshold June 12. Arrived at Whitehal Sir William Temple His Majesties Ambassador Extraordinary at Aix la Chappelle June 13. The Honorable Sir Thomas Clifford made Treasurer of His Majesties Houshold and the Right Honorable the Lord Newport advanced to be Comptroller of His Majesties Houshold June 18. Sir John Trevor arrived from his Ambassie in France June 22. His Majesty his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert went this day for Sheerness to view the Fortifications there June 23. From thence His Majesty and Royal Highness arrived in the Downs this day to take a view of His Majesties Fleet riding there under the Command of Sir Thomas Allen June 24. Who this day with the Fleet under his Command sailed out of the Downs to the Westward June 25. His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehal July 1. This day the Right Honorable Francis Lord Newport was sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council July 2. The Earl of Manchester had the honor to entertain His Majesty his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert at a Dinner at his House at Waltham July 3. From thence His Majesty and Royal Highness c. went for Hampton Court and to London the same day July 3. His Majesty issued forth His Proclamation declaring His pleasure That the Parliament should Adjourn themselves from August the eleventh next till November the tenth following July 6. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness honored the Countess of Devon with His presence at Dinner at her House at Roehampton Thence to Hampton-Court July 7. Returned to Whitehal July 29. Was launched at Bristol a stout Fregate of 1100 Tuns named the Edgar Aug. 3. Sir Daniel Harvey having taken leave of His Majesty set forward on his Ambassie for Constantinople Aug. 11. This day the Parliament according to their Adjournment of the ninth of May last met at Westminster and Read journed themselves in pursuance of His Majesties Proclamation till the tenth of November next Aug. 17. His Excellency Monsieur Colbert Ambassador from his most Christian Majesty made his publick Entry Aug. 20. Sir Thomas Allen with his Fleet under his Conduct sailed by Plimouth towards the Mediterranean Aug. 31. His Royal Highness went for Dover near which place in a Tent erected for the solemnity he intended to take the usual Oaths as Lord Warden of the Cinque-Ports Sept. 3. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highnes his Highness Prince Rupert departed for Bagshot Sept. 6. And this day they arrived at Windsor and back the same night to Bagshot having offered in S. George his Church according to the Statutes of the Order Sept. 10. His Majesty and Royal Highness Prince Rupert c. from Bagshot to Portsmouth And Sept. 12. This day returned to Whitehal Sept. 16. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth in Hide-Park was placed by His Majesty in the Command of Captain of His Life-guard of Horse void by the Resignation of the Lord Gerrard of Trandon Sept. 17. His Excellency Seignior Pietro Moccenigo Ambassador from the State of Venice ' made his publick Entry Sept. 18. A Proclamation signifying His Majesties pleasure that the Parliament should adjourn from the tenth of November next till the first of March next coming Sept. 19. His Excellency the Earl of Sandwich came to Portsmouth from his Ambassies Extraordinary to Spain and Portugal Sept. 29. Sir John Trevor by the Resignation of the Honorable Sir William Morrice was sworn one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State Sept. 29. Sir Thomas Allen with His Majesties Fleet came before Algiers Sept. 30. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness c. went for New Market Octo. 3. At Ipswich on His way to Harwich Octo. 5. Returned to Ipswich and the same day to New Market Octo. 13. His Royal Highness returned to Whitehal Octo. 17. And this day His Majesty returned to Whitehal Octo. 31. His Majesty again to New Market Nov. 3. Returned to Whitehal Nov. 10. Both Houses of Parliament met at Westminster according to their Adjournment and in obedience to His Majesties Proclamation of September eighteen Adjourned till the first of March next coming Dec. 18. His Majesty set out His Proclamation for the Proroguing of the Parliament from the first of March next the time of their Adjournment till October nineteen next following Dec. 22. Was launched at Portsmouth a Fregat named the New Nonsuch Jan. 13. Her Royal Highness was safely delivered of a Daughter Jan. 15. And this day Christned by the name of Henrietta Mar. 1. The Parliament met and were Prorogued according to Proclamation till October nineteen next Mar. 8. His Majesty and Royal Highness c. went to New Market Mar. 12. Returned to Whitehal 1669. Apr. 4. Came to S. Hellens Road Sir Thomas Allen from the Streights Apr. 5. This day arrived at London His Highness the Prince of Tuscany May 1. His Highness the Prince of Tuscany arrived at Cambridge May 3. Thence to Oxford May 31. This Evening His Majesty and his Royal Highness were entertained at Supper by his Highness the Prince of Tuscany at S. Albans House in S. James's Fields June 1. This day his Highness the Prince of Tuscany took his leave and departed for Holland June 2. And in his way was pleased to give a visit to his Grace the Duke of Albemarle at his House at Newhal June 9. The Right Honorable John Earl of Tweddel was admitted of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council July 7. The Right Honorable the Earl of Winchelsea arrived from his Ambassie at Constantinople July 9. This day the University of Oxford with great solemnity took the possession of that magnificent structure the New Theatre being the benefaction of his Grace Gilbert Sheldon Lord Archbishop of Canterbury July 10. The Sea about Weymouth was observed this day to ebb and flow seven times between six and nine in the morning July 13. Doctor Sermon who so happily performed that excellent cure on his Grace the Duke of Albemarle had the honor to kiss His Majesties hand and receive thanks for that good service July 16. Died the Right Honorable the Earl of Berkshire July 20. Interred at Westminster Abbey July 20. His Highness Prince George of Denmark having lately arrived in England was this day conducted to His Majesty July 20. His Excellency the Lord Roberts Lord Lieutenant of Ireland arrived at
Dublin July 20. Sir Thomas Allen set fail from Portsmouth with his Squadron for the Streights July 22. The Right Honorable the Lord Howard imbarqued at Plimouth on his Ambassie from His Majesty to the Emperor of Morocco July 30. His Majesty with his Highness went down the River for Sheerness Aug. 1. Returned to Whitchal Aug. 5. The University of Oxford upon the Resignation of Gilbert Sheldon Lord Archbishop of Canterbury Elected his Grace the Duke of Ormond their Chancellor Aug. 17. His Excellency the Count Guldenlack Ambassador Extraordinary from Denmark made his publick Entry Aug. 20. Had his publick Audience Aug. 30. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert c. went for Southampton Aug. 31. Died at Colombe in France Henrietta Maria Queen-Mother of England Sir Thomas Allen arrived before Algiers with His Majesties Fleet under his Command the Algerines refusing to give satisfaction to his demands Sept. 1. Died at his House at Horsley in Surrey the Honorable Sir Edward Nicholas late one of His Majesties Principal Secretaries of State Sept. 6. Sir Thomas Allen declares War against the Algerines Sept. 18. His Majesty and his Royal Highness c. returned from Southampton to Whitehal Sept. 28. This day the Merchants of London met for the first time in new built Royal Exchange Sept. 30. Was launched at Portsmouth a stout and large Ship designed to carry One hundred Guns called the S Michael Octo. 11. Arrived at Deal the Nonsuch Ketch having been endeavoring to find out a North-West Passage Octo. 19. This day both Houses of Parliament met at Westminster according to their Prorogation Octo. 19. The Earl of Lauderdale His Majesties Commissioner for Scotland being arrived at Edenburgh this day rid in state to the Parliament-house Nov. 7. Was performed at S. Dennis in France the solemn Funeral Service for the Queen-Mother of England Nov. 15. Died at S. James's the Lady Henrietta Daughter to their Royal Highnesses Nov. 16. Was made publick in Edenburgh An Act asserting His Majesties Supremacy over all Persons in all Causes Ecclesiastical c. Dec. 8. Was likewise published in Scotland an Act for the Naturalization of Strangers of the Protestant Religion that should bring their Estates or set up new Works and Manufactures amongst them Dec. 11. The Parliament of England was Prorogued by Commission till the fourteenth of February next Dec. 24. This night was taken by the Head Bailiff of Westminster that notorious Highway Robber Claude de Val formerly proscribed Jan. 4. This day died at his apartment on the Cock-pit his Grace the Duke of Albemarle Captain General of His Majesties Forces The sad news of which being brought together with the Garter His Majesty to express the great value he had for the memory and incomparable merits of that great person was pleased to return the Garter to his Son the Earl of Torrington now Duke of Albemarle and to declare That he should succeed his Father in Gentleman of the Bed-Chamber and of the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Devon And that as the last mark of His Majesties gratitude to the memory of the deceased His Majesty would Himself take care for his Funeral to be celebrated with a solemnity such as might become the glorious things he did in the service of the Crown Jan. 5. The Right honorable Aubrey de Vere Earl of Oxford sworn of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council Jan. 18. Departed his Excellency the Lord Viscount Falconbridge on his Ambassie Extraordinary to the Princes of Italy Jan. 21. This day was publickly executed at Tyburne that notorious Highway man Claude de Val to the much regret of many a Female Jan. 23. Died at the Cock-pit her Grace the Dutchess of Albemarle Feb. 3. The Earl of Lauderdale arrived at Whitehal from Scotland Feb. 3. Mr. Serjeant Littleton sworn one of the Barons of the Exchequer Feb. 14. The Parliament met again at Westminster according to their Prorogation Feb. 28. This day was Interred the Body of her Grace the late Dutchess of Albemarle in Henry the Seventh's Chappel at Westminster 1670. Apr. 10. His Excellency John Lord Berkley Lord Lieutenant of Ireland began his journey towards his charge Apr. 11. His Majesty being present in His House of Peers was pleased to give His Royal assent to several Bills whereof one was an Act against Conventicles and Nonconformists After which the Parliament Adjourned till the twenty fourth of October next Apr. 21. His Excellency the Lord Berkley Lord Lieutenant of Ireland entred upon the possession of his Government Apr. 29. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth admitted of His Majesties most honorable Privy Council Apr. 30. This day the solemn Funeral of his Grace George Duke of Albemarle set forward from Somer set-house towards the Abbey at Westminster with extraordinary order pomp and magnificence May 15 16. This day His Majesty and his Royal Highness parted from Whitehal and the next day came to Dover And this morning landed there her Royal Highness the Dutchess of Orleance June 15. The Right honorable Henry Earl of Ogle sworn of His Majesties most honorable Council June 20. Died at S. Clou in France her Royal Highness the Dutchess of Orleance His Majesties Sister Aug. 17. A signal Victory obtained by Captain Beach and some more of His Majesties Ships near Cape Spartell against the Algerincs in which were destroyed six lusty Ships of Algiers Sept. 10. Peace concluded between England and Spain in America was this day ratified at Madrid Sept. 26. Captain Pierce and his Lieutenant late Captain of the Saphire according to the sentence of a Court-Martial for losing the said Ship cowardly were executed aboard the Dragon at Deptsord Octo. 24. The two Houses of Parliament met again at Westminister according to their Adjournment Octo. 30. This day arrived at Whitehal his Highness the Prince of Orange Nov. 3. Sir Thomas Allen arrived from the Streights in the Plimouth leaving the command of His Majesties Fleet there to Sir Edward Spragge Nov. 10. The Lord Major with the Sheriffs and Aldermen of London complemented his Highness the Prince of Orange with his welcome to England Dec. 6. His Highness the Prince was entertained by the Lord Major and the City of London at Dinner at Drapers-Hall Dec. 6. A bold and barbarous attempt was made upon the person and life of his Grace the Duke of Ormond before Clarendon house by six persons mounted and armed forcing him out of his Coach and endeâ—â—…ring to have carried him away along with them Dec. 18. The Prince of Orange went to Windsor Dec. 19 20. Thence to Oxford Dec. 19 20. Where he was pleased to accept of a Degree from that University Dec. 21. Returned to London Febr. 9. Her Royal Highness was brought to Bed this day of a Daughter Febr. 13. His Highness the Prince of Orange parted from Whitehal in order to his return for Holland Mar. 6. His Majesty being in the House of Peers was pleased to give the Royal assent
Judges and Officers of Chancery and the Body of the Law went from his House in the Strand to Westminster-Halt Jan. 25. The Right Honorable the Earl of Southampton Elected into the noble Order of the Garter Febr. 4. The Parliament met at Westminster according to the Prorogation and chose Sir Joh Charlton Chief Justice of Chester for their Speaker in the room of Sir Edward Turner Febr. 15. Sir Joh Charlton by reason of an indisposition of health desired his dismission from being Speaker and this day was chosen in his place the Honorable Edward Seymour Esquire Mar. 7. The Right Honorable James Earl of Northampton sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council Mar. 17. This day was launched at Portsmouth a large first Rate Ship named the Royal Charles 1673. Mar. 29. His Majestly being present in the House of Peers gave His Royal assent to several Bills among others an Act for a Supply to His Majesty of 1238000 l. sterl An Act for a Free Pardon An Act for preventing the growth of Popery Which done both Houses adjourned till October twenty next coming Apr. 3. This day was published a List of Two hundred seventy four persons redeemed from Algiers Sally c. by the Moneys raised in England and Wales by vertue of His Majesties Letters Patent to that purpose dated Sept. 10. 1670. Apr. 9. The Honorable Edward Seymour Esquire Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons was sworn of His Majesties most Honorable Privy Council May. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth was made by the most Christian King one of the Lieutenant Generals of his Army during this Summer Campagn May 2. His Majesty having seen His Fleet commanded by his Highness Prince Rupert under Sail returned this day to Whitchal May 2. The whole Dutch Fleet upwards of Seventy Sail of Capital Ships passed by Alborough-Bay May 6. The Island of S. Helena in the East-Indies was this day regained by Captain Munday with some other of His Majesties Ships from the Dutch and three rich East-India Dutch prizes taken in the Harbor May 9. His Majesties Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert passed by Dover in order to their conjunction with the French Squadron May 9. The French Squadron under the Command of the Count De Estres Sailed from Portsmouth for the Downs May 16. His Majesty and his Royal Highness c. went for Rye near which place both Fleets intended to joyn May 16. This day both the Fleets came to a conjunction May 17. His Majesty was pleased to make the Right Honorable the Earl of Ossory Rear Admiral of the Blew Squadron for this Summers service May 19. His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehal May 22. The whole Fleet under the Command of his Highness Prince Rupert weighed Anchor from the Northforeland and stood for the Coast of Holland May 25. This day in sight of the Dutch Fleet about five Leagues off of the Wiclings May 28. The English Fleet engage with the Dutch and after a sharp dispute forced the Dutch to retreat and shelter among their Shallows June 4. This day hapned a second Ingagement with the Dutch upon their Coast June 11. His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to see His Fleet. June 13. Returned to Whitehal June 19. The Lord Clifford having resigned his Staff as Lord High Treasurer His Majesty was pleased to deliver it to the Right Honorable Sir Thomas Osborne Viscount Dumblayne in the Kingdom of Scotland July 12. His Grace the Duke of Monmouth arrived at Whitehal from the French Camp in Flanders July 15. His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to hasten the going out of the Fleet. July 16. His Majesties whole Fleet under Prince Rupert set Sail from the Buoy in the Nore being accompanied by His Majesty as low as the Middle Ground July 18. His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehal July 19. The Honorable Sir Robert Howard preferred to the Office of Auditor of His Majesties Exchequer in the room of Sir Robert Long deceased Aug. 11. A third Victory obtained against the Dutch Fleet after a stout contest by His Majesties Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert wherein that Gallant Seaman Sir Edward Spragge was unhappily lost near Schonevelt Aug. 23. The whole English Fleet come to an Anchor near Harwich Sept. 10. This day His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness c. went down to Woolwich to see the working of two Water-Engines invented by Sir Samuel Moreland Sept. 10. His Majesty commanded the Earl of Ossory to take the command of His Majesties Fleet now at the Buoy in the Nore in the absence of Prince Rupert Sept. 13. Captain Richard Munday came into the River of Thames with five East-India English Ships under his Convoy and three Dutch East-India prizes taken at the regaining of S. Helena Sept. 19. This day was Interred Charles Duke of Richmond who died at Elsynour at Westminster in Henry the Seventh's Chappel Octo. 20. Both Houses of Parliament met at Wesiminster according to their Adjournment and were Prorogued by Commission till the twenty seventh instant Octo. 27. Met again this day Nov. 4. And farther Prorogued till January seven next Nov. 9. His Majesty was pleased to take the Great Seal of England from the Earl of Shaftsbury Lord Chancellor and deliver it to the Right honorable Sir Heneage Finch His Majesties Attorney General with the title of Lord Keeper Nov. 14. His Majesty gave His Command to the two Lord Chief Justices and Lord Chief Baron to consider of the most effectual means for preventing the growth of Popery within His Dominions And was pleased to order That no Roman Catholick or reputed so should come into His Royal Presence His Pallace or where His Court shall be after the eighteenth of this instant November Nov. 21. This Evening arrived at Dover her Royal Highness with her Highness the Dutchess of Modena her Mother being at the same time met by his Royal Highness the Duke of York in order to the consummation of their Marriage Nov. 26. His Majesty went in His Barge down the River of Thames to meet their Royal Highnesses who together arrived at Whitehal the same day Dec. 8. His Majesty was pleased to confer the honor of Knighthood on Captain Richard Munday for his good service in regaining S. Helena Dec. 12. Likewise on Captain Robert Robinson Captain of the Monmouth Fregat Jan. 7. The Parliament met again at Westminster according to their Prorogation where His Majesty was pleased to be in the House of Lords and make a gracious Speech to them Febr. 9. The Treaty of Peace concluded between His Majesty and the States-General of the United Provinces was this day signed by His Majesties Commissioners and by the Marquess Del Fresno Ambassador Extraordinary from the Crown of Spain to His Majesty on the part of the said States commissioned by them thereto Febr. 24. The Parliament was this day Prologued