date 2 The like to the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen date 3 His Majesty's Letters and Declaration to the Fleet. Upon the reading of which the L. Montague and the whole Fleet submitted joyfully Easter-Term adjourn'd till Quinque Pasch. being May 8. date 7 Charles the First his Statue set up again in Guild-hall-yard date 8 His Majesty King Charles the Second most joyfully proclaimed in London and Westminster and afterwards all his Dominions over His Majesty K. Charles the Second left Breda date 16 Came to the Hague date 23 Imbarked with the Dukes of York and Gloucester for England date 25 Happily landed at Dover where the Lord General Monk and some part of the Army attended him with several voluntier Troops of the Nobility and Gentry Thence to Canterbury date 28 To Rochester date 29 Made His magnificent Entry through his City of London to his Palace of White-hall date Jan. 11. William Outred that famous Mathematician died date 25 Sir John Robinson made Licutenant of the Tower of London date Jul. 5. His Majesty is magnificently entertained at Guild-hall by the City date 12 General George Monk for those Signal and Eminent Services performed by him for the King and Kingdom created Duke of Albemarle c. And Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter date 13 Albemarle took his place in the House of Peers Henry Earl of St. Albans went Ambassador into France date 26 Col. Edward Montague Admiral at Sea for his good Services created Earl of Sandwich c. and Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter and took his place in the House of Peers date 28 The Marquess of Ormond the like as Earl of Brecknock date Aug. An Ambassador from Denmark date Sep. 10. Peace with Spain proclaimed date 13 The Parliament adjourned till November the sixth next having passed an Act for disbanding the Army as also an Act of Indemnity The Regicides excepted out of the pardon The Prince de Ligne Ambassador from Spain came to London Henry Duke of Gloucester died date 23 His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to meet the Princess Royal of Orange date 25 The Princess Royal came to London date Oct. 9. The Regicides indicted at Hicks's-hall date 10 Their Tryal began at the Old-Baily date 13 Thomas Harrison one of them hang'd drawn and quartered at Charing Cross. date 15 John Carew executed in the like manner being another date 16 John Cook and Hugh Peters two more executed in the same manner date 17 Thomas Scot Gregory Clement Adrian Scroop and Jo. Jones executed in the same place and manner date 19 Daniel Axtel and Francis Hacker only hang'd at Tybourn date 27 His Majesty went to meet his Mother the Queens Majesty date Nov. 2. His Majesty returned with his Royal Mother the Princess Henrietta and Prince Edward of the Rhine date 6 The Lords and Commons met again date 24 The Princess Royal of Orange died date 29 The Parliament dissolved and the same day the Princess of Orange was interred in Henry the Seventh's Chapel date Jan. 1. The Parliament met in Scotland Charles the First Son of the Duke of York born and christened was created Duke of Cambridge date 2 The Queen Mother with the Princess Henrietta set forward for France date 6 Venner and his party in Arms in the City of London dispersed date 9 They appear again but are soon totally routed divers of them slain and Venner their chief Captain with several others taken date 17 Venner and nineteen of his Confederates arraign'd date 29 Venner and Hoâ—gekins executed in Coalman-street Prichard and Oxmin at Woodstreet end date 21 Several others of them about Nine or Ten in other places date 25 The Solemn League and Covenant rescinded in Scotland by the Parliament Who declare the power of the Militia in his Majesty The Parliament in Scotland pass an Act for the Attainder of the Marquess of Argile The Queen Mother and the Princess Henrietta imbarked for France date 30 The Carcases of O. Cromwel H. Ireton and I. Bradshaw hang'd at Tybourn and buried under the Gallows Their Heads set on Westminster-Hall date Feb. 5. The Earl of Southampton sworn Lord High Treasurer of England date 13 Argyle brought to his Tryal date 14 The late Army wholly disbanded date Mar. 6. The Parliament in Ireland Dissolved date 9 The Writs for Summoning of a Parliament in England to convene on May 8. 1661. were sealed date Feb. 27. Cardinal Mazarine that great Minister of state in France remov'd by death date Apr. 13. HIs Majesty issued out Writs for the assembling a Convocation date 19 Sixty eight Knights of the Bath Created to attend his Majesty at his Coronation according to Custom date 22 The Lord Chancellor Hide Created Earl of Clarendon Arthur Lord Capel made Earl of Essex with four Earls more and six new Barons date 22 His Majesty 's magnificent proceeding from the Tower through London to Whitehal towards his Coronation date 23 Charles the Second Crowned at Westminster date May 7. A General Muster of the Forces of the City of London in Hide Park consisting of two Regiments of Horse and Twelve Regiments of Foot date 8 The Parliament began at Westminster wherein the House of Lords were restored to their antient Privileges The Convocation likewise began The Parliament began in Ireland date 11 The Body of the Noble Marquess of Montross taken up and Interred in great State date 17 Elizabeth Q. of Bohemia arrived at London date 22 The Solemn League and Covenant burnt in London and Westminster and afterwards all England over by Order of the Parliament date 24 The Marquess of Argyle condemn'd in Scotland for High Treason and Sentenc'd to death date 27 Beheaded at Edenburgh date 28 The Writing called The Act for the Tryal of His late Majesty Charles the First burnt by Order of Parliament in Westminster-Hall date Jun. 7. The Funerals of Sir C. Lucas and Sir G. Lisle solemnly celebrated at Colchester date July 12. Lord Mounson Sir H. Mildmay and Mr. Wallop sentenc'd by the House of Commons to be drawn on Sledges from the Tower to Tyburn and back again as a yearly Penance on the day of the late King's Murther date July 14. The Liturgy of the Church of England first read in the French Tongue at the French Church in the Savoy date 30 The Parliament adjourned till November the twentieth next Passed An Act declaring the Militia His Majesty's An Act for the safety of His Majesty's Person c. date Sep. 30. Happened that remarkable Encounter between the French Ambassador and the Spanish for precedency at the publick entry of Count Brohe Ambassador Extraordinary from Sweden to England on Tower-Hill date Oct. 8. His Majesty by Proclamation established the Council of the Marches of Wales Earl of Carbery first President date Nov. 4. James Duke of Ormond made Lord Lieutenant of Ireland date 19 John James arraigned for Treason date 20 The Parliament sate again wherein the Lords Spiritual were restored
Church in London begun to be repair'd The Building of Covent Garden begun by the Earl of Bedford date Feb 11. A great Fire on London-Bridge Some Broils begun in Ireland but soon appeas'd date Nov. 16. Gustavus Adolphus King of Sweden slain at the Battel of Lutzen date May 13. HIs Majesty began a progress into Scotland date Jun. 10. Arrived at Edenburgh date 18 Was there Crowned date 20 Set forth from thence homewards date Aug. 3. Abbot Archbishop of Canterbury died date Sep. 19. Bishop Laud succeeds him being translated from the See of London to that of Canterbury date Oct. 13. His Majesties Third Son our present Sovereign born date 24 Baptised by the name of James afterwards Created Duke of York date Feb. 2. The Gentlemen of the Four Inns of Court presented a Masque to their Majesties at White-hall date 11 The King and Queen magnificently Entertain'd by the City at the Guild-hall date Nov. 20. Frederic Prince Elector styled King of Bohemia died of the Infection he took at Mentz The Dispute begun of Englands Right to the Soveraignty of the Brittish Seas and defended by the Learned Selden against Hugo Grotius date Aug. 9. ATtorney General Noy designed the raising Ship-money Died. The Scots begin their Designs against the King Prince Charles committed to the Government of the Earl of Newcastle His Majesty set out a gallant Fleet this Summer under the Conduct of Robert Earl of Lindsey date Sept. THe Earl of Arundel went Embassadour to the Emperour date Nov. 15. Thomas Par reported to be aged 152 years died date Dec. 28 Lady Elizabeth born date Jan. 2. Baptised Prince Rupert arrived at London Commotions began about the Ceremonies of the Church date Mar. 6. Dr. Juxon Bishop of London made Lord Treasurer date Dec. 22. FErdinand King of Hungary elected King of the Romans date Feb. 15. Matthias Emperour of Germany died date Mar. 17. Lady Anne the King 's third Daughter born date Jun. 14. Burton Prin and Bastwick sentenc'd in the Star-Chamber Ship-money debated date Feb. 2. The Judges gave their Verdict for the Legality of Ship-money date Jun. 26. PRince Rupert set sail for Holland date Jul. 3. The Liturgy first read at Edenburgh which occasioned a great tumult date Oct. 18. The Bishop of Galloway assaulted date 19 The Scots Petition against the Liturgy date Dec. 7. Earl of Roxborough sent into Scotland date Feb. 19. Tumultuous Meetings forbidden there The Scots entred into Covenant John Lilburn whipt at the Carts tail date May. 10. MArquess â—amilton sent into Scotland date Jun. 28. The King's Declaration against any Innovation in Religion sent to Hamilton date Jul. 2. date Sep. 22. Proclaimed by him date Oct. 31. A Declaration discharging the Service-Book in Scotland Maria de Medicis Queen Mother arrived in England Argile declares for the Scots Covenanters Marquess Hamilton returned into England Covenanters began to Arm and chose Lesly their General Sollicited France for Aid date Mar. 27. HIs Majesty went with an Army against the Scotch Covenanters date Apr. 25. Forbad the payment of any Rents or Debts due to any of them date 29 Marched from York to Newcastle date May 25. Parliament began in Scotland Dissolved by His Majesty date 28 The King incamped near Barwick in view of the Scots Army Marquess Hamilton at Forth with the English Navy date Jun. 10. The Scots treated with the King date 17 Peace concluded date 18 Both Armies disbanded The Prince Elector comes into England date Aug. 1. The King returned to Theobalds from the North. date 3 Thence to Whitehal Earl Traquare sent Commissioner into Scotland Lord Deputy of Ireland arrived at London and Created Earl of Strafford date Aug. 13. Another Parliament began in Scotland date Sep. 7 8. A Fight in the Downs between the Spanish and Dutch Fleets date Dec. 5. King Charles resolves to call another Parliament in case of the Scotch Rebellion Earl of Strafford goes for Ireland and calls a Parliament date Jan. 10. Lord Keeper Coventry dies after fifteen years prudent and faithful Discharge of that Office date Mar. Earl of Strafford returned for England date Apr. 13. PArliament began in England Prince Charles took his Seat in this Parliament The Convocation began The Scots Letter to the French King read in the House Earl of Lowden accused for penning it date May 5. The Parliament dissolved and some Members imprisoned date 6 The Convocation turned into a Synod date May 16. The Petitioners of the County of Surrey dispers'd A Paper set on the Exchange incouraging the Rabble to assault the Bishop of Canterbury date 29 The Synod ended date Jun. 1. The Scotch Parliament met again at Edenburgh date Jul. 20. His Majesties Fourth Son born baptized by the name of Henry and afterwards created Duke of Glocester date Aug. 10. King Charles set out towards the North with Prince Charles date 28 Newburn Fight and Newcastle deserted date 29 Possessed by the Scots Durham the like date Sept. 20. The King sets up his Standard at York date 24 The King Summons his Great Council of Peers to meet at York where it was resolved a Parliament should be call'd to sit on the third of Novemb. following Commissioners consisting of eight Earls and eight Barons to treat with the like number of Scots who met at Rippon date Oct. 26. A Cessation agreed date 28 The Great Council of Peers dissolved The Bishop of Lincoln released date Nov. 3. The fatal long Parliament began hor. 1. min. 30. post Merid. date 12 Earl of Strafford impeached of Treason and committed to the Black Rod. One hundred thousand pounds Voted to the Scots and borrowed of the City The Lords denied the Earl of Strafford Bail and Council date Nov. 21. One John James stabbed Mr. Howard a Justice of Peace of Westminster in Westminst Hall date 22 The Earl of Strafford committed to the Tower date 23 Prin and Burton enter triumphantly into Westminster and followed by many thousands date 27 Ship-money questioned by the Parliament Prin and Burton presented their Petitions to the House of Commons for damages against their Prosecutors date Dec. 5. Secretary Windebank fled into France date 7 Ship-money by the Parliament voted an illegal Tax The Judges questioned about it date 8 The Lady Anne died at Richmond date 16 Alderman Pennington and a rabble of People Petition the Parliament against Bishops date 18 Archbish. Laud committed to the Black Rod. date Jan. 11. A Bill for a Triennial Parliament Exhibited date 26 The Commons Vote Prin Burton and Bastwick to have been wrongfully prosecuted date 28 The Charge against the E. of Strafford read in the House of Commons date 30 In the House of Lords date Feb. 2. Three hundred thousand pound Voted to our dear Brethren of Scotland for a Supply of their Losses date 5 A Bill for a Triennial Parliament passed both Houses date 13 Judge Berkly voted guilty of High Treason by the Commons for having given his voice for Ship-money date 14 Arrested
to their antient Privileges date Dec. 13. The Society of Lincolns-Inn to renew the antient Custom of that House in the choice of a Lord Lieutenant and Prince of the Grang. Elected I. Lort Esquire to that dignity date 18 Charles Coot Earl of Montrath in Ireland died date 20 The Parliament Adjourned till January the seventh next An Act for purging of Corporations c. date 24 Henry Earl of St. Albans returned from France arrived at Whitehall date 26 Major Wildman and several others committed to the Tower for treasonable practices date 27 John James hang'd drawn and quartered at Tyburn date Jan. 7. The Parliament met again Frederick Lord Cornwallis died date 16 The Council of the Marches first sitting date 30 The Earl of Peterborough took possession of Tangier date Feb. 13. Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia died date 18 The high and prodigious wind when the Pageant in Fleetstreet was blown down date 21 Sir John Stowel died Christopher Lord Hatton made Governor of Guernsey date Apr. 13. THE Lady Catharine of Portugal now Queen Dowager imbarked for England date 19 Miles Corbet Iohn Okey and John Barâ—stead three Regicides hanged drawn and qâ—artered at Tyburn date 23 Articles of Peace concluded with Argiers by Sir John Lawson date 30 The Dutchess of York delivered of a daughter at St. James's date May 3. Major Fienes and his Party cut off at Tangier by the Moors date 14 His Majesties Royal Spouse landed at Portsmouth date 19 His Majesty prorogued the Parliament till Febr. 18. next date 21 King Charles the 2d and Donna Catharina Infant of Portugal were married by Gilbert Lord Bishop of London at Portsmouth date 27 The King and Queen came to Hampton-Court date Jun. 2. The Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London present their duty to his Majesty date 6 Sir Henry Vane indicted and found guilty of Treason date 9 Master John Lambert the like date 11 Both received their Sentence Mr. Lambert reprieved date 14 Sir Henry Vane beheaded date 28 The English Forces arrived at Lisbon date Jul. 28. The Queen Mother landed at Greenwich date Aug. 13. Queen Catharine came first to White-hall date 24 The Act came in force for silencing all Nonconformist Ministers date Sep. 3. William Lenthal Speaker of the Long Parliament died date Oct. 2. Cuba attack'd by his Majesty's Forces of Jamaica The Spaniards routed and some Towns destroyed Sir Henry Bennet sworn one of his Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State date 5 Peace concluded with Tunis by Sir John Lawson date 18 And with Tripoly date Nov. 16. His Majesty set forth his Proclamation for setling a free Port at Tangier date Dec. 29. Three Ambassadors from the Emperor of Russia were conducted to their Audience with great State carrying many presents in view from York House date Jan. 11. One hundred fifty and two Slaves redeemed from Argiers and thereabouts by the Charity of the Right Reverend the Arch-Bishops Bishops and Clergy date 24 Archibal Iohnson Laird Warreston brought over into England date 31 Committed to the Tower date Feb. 18. The Parliament met according to Prorogation at Westminster date Apr. 22. THE King and Queen arrived at Windsor date 28 The Earl of Tiveot set sail for to be Governor of Tangier date Jun. 1. A great Conspiracy discovered in Ireland wherein Colonel Thomas Scot Colonel Edward Warren Major H. Jones Jephson Lackey and others concerned date 2 The Earl of Rothes made High Commissioner of Scotland date 4 William Iuxon Arch-bishop of Canterbury departed this life date 25 Doctor Bramhal Lord Primate of Ireland died date Jul. 4. The Earl of Peterborough arrived at White-hall from his Government of Tangier date 12 Her Royal Highness brought to Bed of a Second Son date 22 Christened James date 24 Laird Warreston executed at Edenburgh according to Sentence in Parliament on a Gibbet two and twenty foot high date 27 The Parliament Prorogued till March 16. next date Apr. 26. His Majesty and His Royal Consort began their Progress to the Bath the first night to Maidenhead date 27 Thence to Reading and thence to Norberry date 28 Thence to Marlborough date 29 Thence to the Bath date Oct. 2. His Majesty and the Queen returned to White-hall His Majesty's Judges by a special Commission of Oyer and Terminer for the Tryal of several persons concerned in a Conspiracy in the North. date Jan. 5. They arrived at York date 8 9. Twenty one of which convicted of High Treason date 12 Sentenced date 22 One James Turner a notorious Splitter of Causes was executed in Leadenhall-street for Burglary date 25 Gibbons and Baker two of the Northern Conspirators Executed date Feb. 24. John Twine was Executed in Smithfield for Printing a treasonable Libel against His Majesty according to Sentence against him in the Old-Baily Sessions-house date Mar. 16. The Parliament met according to the Prorogation at Westminster date 26 27. A Notorious Tumult in Cheapside London date Apr. 5. The House of Lords Adjourned till the Eighteenth of April instant date 6 The House of Commons the like The Parliament resolved to assist His Majesty with their Lives and Fortunes against all opposers date May 3. The Earl of Tiveot who succeeded the Earl of Peterborough in the Government of Tangier and his party cut off by the Moors near the Jews River at Tangier date 17 The Parliament Prorogued till the Twentieh of August next date 31 Sir George Downing arrived at London from Holland date Jun. 7. Sir Thomas Moddiford arrived at Jamaica Governor date 25 Heer Van Goch Ambassador from Holland had Audience date Jul. 15. A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament from Aug. 20. till Novemb. 24. next date Aug. 20. The Parliament met and Prorogued as by Proclamation date Sept. 1. Henry Coventry Esquire sent Envoy Extraordinary to Sweden date 27 A Market Proclaimed to be kept at St. James his Fields for all sorts of Provisions every Munday Wednesday and Saturday and every Munday and Wednesday for all sorts of Cattle in the Hay-market in the Parish of St. Martins in the Fields date Oct. 4. His Majesty and his Royal Highness went down to give their last orders to the Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert then designed for Guiny date 11 Sir John Lawson arrived at Portsmouth from the Streights date 15 Prince Rupert with his Squadron came to the Spithead date 27 The Common Council of London Voted One hundred thousand pounds to be lent His Majesty date 30 Peace concluded with Argiers by Sir Thomas Allen Admiral in the Mediterranean date Nov. 9. His Royal Highness the Duke of York Lord High Admiral set forth towards his charge at Portsmouth date 23 Sir William Pen with part of his Majesty's Fleet set sail from Dover date 24 The Parliament met according to their Prorogation date 25 The Honourable House of Commons voted his Majesty a Supply of 2500000 l. sterling The Fleet from the Downs arrived at Spithead date 31 His Royal Highness having been cruising since the twenty
of Winchester in whose Diocess it lies date Jan. 2. Master Montague His Majesty's late Ambassador in the French Court was admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 24 Joseph Williamson Esquire had the honour of Knighthood conferred upon him And was sworn one of the Clerks of His Majesty's Council in Ordinary date Feb. 6. This day arrived at Whitehall Sir George Downing His Majesty's late Ambassador to the States General date 7 Committed to the Tower date 14 Sir Robert Car made Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster date 29 His Majesty and Royal Highness c. were pleased to honour the Society of Lincolns-Inn with their presence at the Readers Feast Sir Francis Goodrich date Mar. 14. Sir Robert Holmes with six of His Majesty's 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 date 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 date 17 This day was published His Majesty's Declaration of War against the States General of the United Provinces date 18 Came to Whitehall Sir Edward Spragge His Majesty's late Admiral in the Streights date 20 His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert c. went down the River for Chatham date 28 THis day His Majesty's Declaration of War was Proclaimed against the States General of the United Provinces date Apr. 13. The Marquess Del. Fresno Ambassador Extraordinary from his Catholick Majesty made his publick Entry date 16 The Parliament met at Westminster according to their Adjournment and was in pursuance of His Majesty's Proclamation Prorogued till October thirtieth next date 17 Henry Marquess of Worcester Arthur Earl of Essex Thomas Viscount Falconbridge and George Viscount Hallifax were admitted and sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 18 This day was held at Whitehall a Chapter of the Knights Company of the Order of the Garter and the Earl of Lauderdale elected in the Order 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 date May 3. Sir Thomas Osborn Treasurer of the Navy sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 4 His Majesty being informed of the Arrival of the Count de Estrees with the French Squadron at St. Hellens Road parted this day for to take a view of them to Portsmouth His Royal Highness with the English Fleet passed by Dover in order to a conjunction with the French Squadron date 6 This day the whole Dutch Fleet were riding in Dover Road. date 7 His Majesty having seen both the Fleets joyned off of Rye in Sussex returned this day to Whitehall date 9 The Dutch Fleet upon the Winds Vâ—ering to the South weighed from Dover Road and stood for Calice date 14 His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet came this day in sight of Dover Westward date 16 Anchored near the Falls date 17 Dutch Fleet off of Alborough date 19 This Evening his Royal Highness had sight of the Dutch Fleet about eight Leagues off of the Gun-fleet date 21 His Royal Highness the Dutch wavering to fight came with the Fleet to Anchor in Southwold-Bay date 25 There happened a violent fire at St. Katharine's without the Iron Gate near the Tower of London which consumed near a hundred Houses date 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 As also Sir Fretchevil Hollis Captain Digby and Sir John Cox Died Sir John Trevor one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State date 29 Being the Anniversary of His Majesty's 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 Citizen was first opened which continued running with Wine for divers hour The Dutch Fleet lost in a Fog At a Chapter held at Whitehall by the Soveraign and Company of the Honourable Order of the Garter were elected into that Order Henry Marquess of Worcester Henry Earl of St. Albans and William Earl of Bedford date 3 Was Interred at Little St. Bartholomew's Lâ—â—don the Corps of Sir John Trevor late one of His Majesty's Secretaries of State date Jun. 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 date 10 The Body of Edward Earl of Sandwich slain in the last Ingagement 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 date 15 Henry Earl of Arlington Elected into the Noble Order of the Garter date 28 His Royal Highness with the whole Fleet came this day to an Anchor near Harwich date 29 This day set sail again towards the Coasts of Holland date Jul. 3. This day the solemn Funeral of Edward Earl of Sandwich set forward by Water from Deptsord towards the Abbey at Westminster with extraordinary pomp and grandeur attended by the Lord Mayor of London and numbers of the Nobility in their Mourning Barges and was Interred in a Vault on the Northside of Henry the Seventh's Chapel Henry Coventry Esq sworn one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State being likewise together with Sir Robert Long admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 21 This day arrived the Duke of Buckingham the Earl of Arlington the Lord Viscount Hallifax from their Ambassies extraordinary in Holland having effected nothing with those States date 22 Arthur Earl of Essex began his Journey for Ireland as Lord Lieutenant of that Kingdom in the room of the Lord Berkly date Aug. 1. Henry Earl of Euston afterwards Duke of Grafton married to Isabella the only Daughter of the Right Honourable Henry Earl of Arlington date 5 The Earl of Essex arrived at Dublin and entered upon his charge as Lord Lieutenant of that Kingdom date 10 This day was that barbarous Assassination committed on the two Brothers Ruart Van Putten and Pensionary de Wit at the Hague by the multitude date Sep. 17. This day was interchanged the late Treaty concluded by His Majesty's late Plenipotentiaries in Holland with the French King at Utrecht date 19 His Majesty issued out his Proclamation for further proroguing of the Parliament from October thirty next till
February the fourth next after date 30 His Royal Highness Lord High-Admiral arrived at Whitehall from the Fleet. The Earl of Ossory Elected one of the Knights of the Honourable Order of the Garter date Nov. 4. The Lord Baron Sparr and the Sieur Ehensteyn Ambassadors Extraordinary from the Crown of Sweden were conducted in great state to their publick Audience Sir Orlando Bridgeman 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 date 17 His Majesty was pleased to deliver the keeping of it to the Right Honourable Anthony Lord Ashley Earl of Shaftsbury with the Title of Lord Chancellor of England date 20 Sir John Duncomb made Chancellor of the Exchequer date 28 His Majesty was pleased to advance the Right Honourable Thomas Lord Clifford Baron of Chidley to the Office of Lord High Treasurer of England The Lord Newport succeeded to be Treasurer of His Majesty's Houshold The Lord Maynard Comptroller date Dec. 2. Died at Elsynour in Denmark Charles Duke of Richmond His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary to that Crown date 11 His Majesty set forth His Declaration to continue a farther stop of Payment of any Monies now in His Exchequer or to be brought till May first next following date 20 The Island of Tobaga in the West Indies taken from the Dutch by the English date 31 The Island of S. Helena in the East-Indies surprised and taken by the Hollander from the English date Jan. 1. His Majesty Created the Marquess of Blankfort Captain of his Royal Highness Horse-Guard a Baron of England by the Title of Lord Duraâ— Baron of Holdenby date 23 This day being the first of the Term the Earl of Shaftsbury Lord Chancellor of England being attended according to the ancient laudable custom with the Judges and Officers of Chancery and the Body of the Law went from his House in the Strand to Westminster Hall date 25 The Earl of Southampton Elected into the noble Order of the Garter date Feb. 4. The Parliament met at Westminster according to the Prorogation and chose Sir Job Charlton Chief Justice of Chester for their Speaker in the room of Sir Edward Turner date 15 Sir Job Charlton by reason of an indisposition of health desired his dismission from being Speaker and this day was chosen in his place Edward Seymour Esquire date Mar. 7. James Earl of Northampton sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 17 This day was launched at Portsmouth a large first Rate Ship named the Royal Charles date 29 HIs Majesty 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 1238000l sterl An Act for a Free Pardon which done both Houses adjourned till October twentv next coming date 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 virtue of His Majesty's Letters Patent to that purpose dated Sept. 10. 1670. date 9 Edward Seymour Esquire Speaker of the Honourable House of Commons was sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date May 1. The Duke of Monmouth was made by the most Christian King one of the Lieutenant Generals of his Army during this Summers Campaign date 2 His Majesty having seen His Fleet commanded by his Highness Prince Rupert under Sail returned this day to Whitehall The whole Dutch Fleet upwards of Seventy Sail of Capital Ships passed by Alborough-Bay date 6 The Island of St. Helena in the East-Indies was this day regained by Captain Munday with some other of His Majesty's Ships from the Dutch and three rich East-India Dutch prizes taken in the Harbor date 9 His Majesty's Fleet under the command of Prince Rupert passed by Dover in order to their conjunction with the French Squadron date 16 The French Squadron under the Command of the Count de Estres sailed from Portsmouth for the Downs His Majesty and his Royal Highness c. went for Rye near which place both Fleets intended to joyn This day both the Fleets came to a conjunction date 17 His Majesty was pleased to make the Earl of Ossory Rear Admiral of the Blew Squadron for the Summers Service date 19 His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehall date 21 The whole Fleet under the Command of his Highness Prince Rupert weighed Anchor from the Northforeland and stood for the Coast of Holland date 25 This day in sight of the Dutch Fleet about five Leagues off the Wielings date 28 The English Fleet engage with the Dutch and after a sharp dispute forced the Dutch to retreat and shelter among their Shallows date Jun. 4. This day happ'ned a second Ingagement with the Dutch upon their Coast. date 11 His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to see the Fleet. date 12 Returned to Whitehall date 19 The Lord Clifford having resigned his Staff as Lord High-Treasurer His Majesty was pleased to deliver it to Sir Thomas Osborne who was also created Viscount Dumblayne in the Kingdom of Scotland date Jul. 12. The Duke of Monmouth arrived at Whitehall from the French Camp in Flanders date 15 His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to hasten the going out of the Fleet. date 16 His Majesty 's whole Fleet under Prince Rupert set Sail from the Buoy in the Nore being accompanied by His Majesty as low as the Middle-Ground date 18 His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehall date 19 Sir Robert Howard made Auditor of His Majesty's Exchequer in the room of Sir Robert Long deceased date Aug. 11. A third Victory obtained against the Dutch Fleet after a stout contest by His Majesty's Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert wherein that Gallant Seaman Sir Edward Spragge was unhappily lost near Schonevelt date 23 The whole English Fleet come to an Anchor near Harwich date Sep. 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 His Majesty commanded the Earl of Ossory to take the command of His Majesty's Fleet now at the Buoy in the Nore in the absence of Prince Rupert date 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 St. Helena date 19 This day was Interred Charles Duke of Richmond who died at Elsynour at Westminster in Henry the Seventh's Chapel date Oct. 20. Both Houses of Parliament met at Westminster according to their Adjournment and were Prorogued by Commission till the twenty seventh instant date 27 Met again this day date Nov. 4. And farther Prorogued till January seventh next date 9 His Majesty was pleased to take the Great Seal of England from the Earl of Shaftsbubury
Viscount Dursley and Earl of Berkley in the County of Glocester date 24 A Proclamation to Prorogue the Parliament to the 30th of October The Duke of Monmouth goes towards Holland date 26 His Royal Highness imbarqued in the Mary Yacht a second time for Flanders The King and Queen went to New-Market date Oct. 2. The Vicechancellor Proctors Doctors c. of Cambridge waited on His Majesty at New-Market date 7 His Royal Highness had leave to go into Scotland date 9 At Bridgwater the Tide rose so high that it over-turned all the Haycocks and filled all the Houses thereabouts the Fields and Roads being like a Sea date 12 Their Royal Highnesses with the Lady Ann and Lady Isabella arrived at White-Hall in their way to Scotland date 13 Their Majesty's came from New-Market to Whitehall date 15 The Parliament Prorogued to the 26th of January next The Earl of Shaftsbury removed from being President of the Council Sir Thomas Williams committed to the Gate-house by Order of Council date 16 The Lieutenancy of London came to Congratulate His Majesty's safe return from New-Market date 19 The Sieur Morstein Chamberlain to the King of Poland had his Audience date 20 Mr. Raymond and Mr. Lewis Sheriffs of London were knighted date 21 The Artillery Company nobly entertain his Royal Highness at Merchant Taylors Hall date 23 Tho. Dangerfield brought before the King and Council upon the Complaint of Roderick Mansel about some Papers said to be found in his Lodgings date 24 Dangerfield examined a Second Time in Council where the Keeper of Newgate affirmed He never had a greater Rogue in Custody date 25 The Earl of Radnor made President of the Council Sir Creswell Levins made Attorney General in Sir William Iones his place date 27 Their Royal Highnesses and the Lady Ann set forward on their Journey for Scotland lying this night at Hatfield Dangerfield being further examined is committed for Treason date 28 Their Royal Highnesses lodged at Biggleswade The Lady Ann returned to White-Hall date 29 Their Royal Highnesses lay at Huntington date 30 A Proclamation for the more speedy and effectual discovery of the Plot. A Proclamation against Treasonable and Seditious Books Their Royal Highnesses set forth from Stamford October 30th and arrived safely at Edenburgh in Scotland November 24th date Nov. 2. The Earl of Castlemain is committed to the Tower upon Dangerfield's Information Mris. Celier Mr. Gadbury and Mr. Rigaut are also sent to several Prisons upon his information date 4 The Countess of Powys is also sworn into the Tower by the same Villain Dangerfield The Earl of Peterborough appears before the King and Council being accused by Dangerfield date 7 Mr. Serjeant a Secular Priest had his Pardon A fight began by the English and Moors at Tangier that lasted eleven days date 9 Thomas Dangerfield gets his Pardon The Marquess de Aronches Ambassador from Portugal had his Audience on the Marriage of the Duke of Savoy to the Infanta date 12 A Proclamation for discovery of Jesuites Priests c. with a Reward of 100 l. for each brought in date 17 The Pope in Effigie attended with the Effigies of Sir George Jeffreys Mr. L' Estrange c. is pompously brought through London and carryed to Temple-Bar where they are all of them together with a loud Acclamation thrown into a Fire prepar'd for that purpose Henry Sidney Esq His Majesty's Envoy went for Holland A Great Fish appeared at Deal and was struck with a Hook but got away date 18 Five persons executed at Edenburgh for the murther of the Arch-Bishop of St. Andrews date 19 Laurence Hide Esq made 1st Commissioner of the Treasury An Indictment preferred against T. Oates for Sodomy Mr. Nappier committed to Newgate for a Priest date 21 The High-Constable of Waterford in Ireland killed by a Sentinel date 25 The Lord Viscount Conway created Earl of Conway date 28 The Duke of Albemarle made Captain of the King's Life Guards Mr. Tasborough set at Liberty upon his habeas Corpus The Earl of Mulgrave made Governor of Hull and Lord Lieutenant of the East-Riding of Yorkshire date 29 The Earl of Chesterfield made Warden and Lord Chief Justice in Eyre c. on this side Trent date Dec. 2. A Proclamation commanding all Papists to go ten miles from London The Earl of Tyrone committed prisoner to the Castle in Dublin date 5 Francis Guynne Esq sworn Clerk of the Privy-Council in the Room of Sir Robert Southwell who had leave to surrender The Sieur Abraham Marin the Duke of Courland's Resident had Audience date 7 Mr. Plunket was committed to the Castle at Dublin date 11 A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament to the 11th of November following date 12 A Proclamation against Tumultuous Petitions date 13 Mr. Sheres the Surveyor of the Mole at Tangier arrived at White-Hall date 17 Frank Smith the Factious Bookseller committed to Newgate date 18 Mr. Dryden Assaulted in Covent-Garden date 19 Sir Edward Wood His Majesty's Envoy to Sweden returned home date 20 The Letters Patents for making the Duke of Monmouth Master of the Horse revoked The Earl of Feversham made Master of the Horse to the Queen date 21 A Proclamation for the more effectual suppressing of Popery date 30 Their Royal Highnesses splendidly Entertained by the City of Edenburgh in their Town-Hall date 31 Sir Stephen Fox Sir Richard Mason Sir Nicholas Armorer Thomas Windham and Roger Pope Esquires made Commissioners for Master of the Horse date Jan. 6. Mowbray and Baldron pardoned date 7 Edward Deering Esq Knighted Mr. William Bankes taken into Custody on the Complaint of Baldron date 8 A great Part of Dover-Cliff fell about thirty yards in length and as much in breadth Mr. Gadbury the Astrologer informs the King and Council of what he heard Sir Robert Payton say of a Phanatical Plot. date 9 Mris. Celier accuses Sir Robert Payton of the same thing before the King and Council whereupon he is committed to the Tower Ordered that the Garrisons at Chepstow Dartmouth Chester-Castle Holy-Land St. Maws and Scarborough be disbanded The Attorney General ordered to prosecute the Authors and dispersers of false News date 12 The Earl of Sunderland the Earl of Essex and Mr. Secretary Coventry go to the Tower to examine Sir Robert Payton date 13 A Petition presented by some Persons for the sitting of a Parliament but the Presenters severely checked for it Sir George Carteret Vice-Chamberlain to His Majesty died in the 80th year of his Age. date 15 Somersetshire Wiltshire and Essex Grand-Juries rejected the Petition for sitting of a Parliament date 17 The Grand Juries of Middlesex London Dorsetshire Hartfordshire and Darbyshire rejected the Petition for sitting of a Parliament Seven Persons Arraigned for High-Treason at the Old Bailey on the statute of the 27 Elizab. and six of them Convicted date 20 A Proclamation for putting the Laws in Execution about Prohibited Goods date 21 Oats and Bedlâ—w's Articles against Sir William Scroggs debated in Council and Sir
Command of the Henrietta a Third Rate Frigat given him the King being satisfied it was not his fault the Glocester Frigat was lost date 26 Mr. Pilkington and Mr. Shute the Sheriffs of London for making a Riot in continuing a Pole after the Mayor had adjourned it at the Election of Sheriffs were sent Prisoners to the Tower and Bailed out on the 30th date 27 At Chatham was Launched that brave Ship called the Britannia date 29 The Earl of Lindsey Great Chamberlain of England was Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date Jul. 5. Aaron Smith Tryed at the King's-Bench and found Guilty of Scandalous and Seditious Words and Writinas whereupon he fled but was after taken and on the 27. of Octob. Fined 500 l. and to stand twice in the Pillory The Sheriffs of London continue a Poll riotously date 11 Mr. Goodenough the Under-Sheriff fin'd 100 l. for not altering the Pannel of a Jury at the command of the Bench at Hicks's-Hall date 13 The Bantam Ambassadors took leave at Whitehall of His Majesty and the two Chief of them were Knighted and the Swords given them that they were Knighted with They lay at Deal the 21st instant The Loyal young Men of London Address against the Association date 14 The Morocco Ambassador was Conducted to take his leave of His Majesty and on the 20. Jonas his Renegado run from him was apprehended and brought him again the 22. went aboard His Majesty 's Yacht at Woolwich the same day August 6. at Plimouth 15th he came ashore date 15 His Majesty's Order in Council to the City of London to begin the Election of Sheriffs anew and then was elected Mr. Box and Mr. North confirmed date 17 Edward Cranfield Esq His Majesty's Governour for New Hampshire in New England Embarqued in order to pass to his Government date Aug. 3. A Controversie between the Duke of Ormond and the Earl of Anglesey argued in Council date 9 Captain Dyer accused of High-Treason by one Samuel Winder and sent for from New York to answer it here in England date 12 We have advice that here was seen a Blazing Star at Falmouth for two Nights together about Ten at Night date 16 Her Royal Highness was safely deliver'd of a Daughter at St. James's next day His Royal Highness came from Windsor to Visit Her the 17. the Young Princess was Christened by the Bishop of London Nam'd Charlotte Mary the Duke of Ormond being God-Father the Countess of Arundel and the Countess of Clarendon God-Mothers date 22 Cornwall Bradshaw Esq Knighted at Windsor The East-India Company received news from Beachy in Sussex that four of their Ships passed by that way for the River date 24 The Duke of Lauderdale died date 26 The Earl of Hallifax made Marquis of Hallifax date 30 His Majesty saw Sir Samuel Morland's New Engine Play at Windsor date Sept. 1. His Majesty and Royal Highness went to Winchester the second came back to Windsor the tenth with the whole Court came to White-hall date 13 Derby received its New Charter date 20 The Earl of Sunderland re-admitted a Privy Councellor The Lady Henrietta Berkeley went away from her Father who promised 200l as a reward to any that should give notice of her date 25 The Duke of Hamilton was Elected Knight of the Garter at a Chapter held at White-hall date 28 Mr. Dudley North and Mr. Peter Rich sworn Sheriffs of London and Middlesex date Octo. 3. His Majesty and his Royal Highness set forward from White-hall to New-Market date 17 A Testimonial from Salamanca published That Oates never took a Degree there date 24 The Marquis Hallifax made Lord Privy-Seal date 27 Maidstone in Kent receives its New Charter date 30 Sir William Pritchard was sworn before the Barons of the Exchequer Lord Mayor of London date 31 Edward Whitaker indicted at the King's-Bench Bar for seditious Words spoken at Bath and found guilty date Nov. 5. Riots and Bonfires forbid by the King's Order especially on the 17th ensuing date 10 His Majesty's Order to the Lord Mayor and Justices of Peace for Middlesex to prevent Bonefires c. and disorderly Companies date 12 Captain Will. Booth Commander of the Adventure Frigat in the late War with Argiers Knighted date 16 The Envoy from the Czars of Moscovy had his Audience date 22 A great Fire in Wapping broke out in Cinnamon Lane and consumed many hundreds of Houses Sir John Bennet Knight of the Bath made a Baron of the Realm by the title of John Lord Ossulston date 23 Mr. Dockwâ—â—y and others cast in a Trial about the Penny-Post date 24 Evâ—shâ—m in Worcestershire surrendred their Charter to His Majesty at White-hall date 27 Richard Gibbs Esq Master of the Revels of Grays-Inn Knighted at White-hall date 28 The Feast of the Artillery Company of London at which his Royal Highness honoured them with his Presence date 29 The Duke of Ormond of Ireland was created James Duke of Ormond of England The Marquis of Worcester created Duke of 〈◊〉 The Lord Norris created Earl of Abbington Died of a Fever and Plâ—uriâ—y at his House in the Spring-Garden Rupert Prince Palatine of the Rhine c. in the 63 year of his Age. date Dec. 2. Edward Viscount Cambden made Earl of Gainsborough Coniers Lord D'Arcy made Earl of Holdernesse Thomas Lord Windsor made Earl of Plimouth Horatio Lord Townsend made Viscount Townsend of Raynham Sir Thomas Thinne Baronet made Baron Thinne of Warmister and Viscount Weymouth Coll. George Legg made Baron of Dartmouth William Lord Allington made Baron of Wimondley Coll. Churchill made Lord Churchill of Aymouth in Scotland The Duke of Grafton made Vice-Admiral of England vacant by Pr. Rupert's Death date 4 Henry Earl of Arundel made Constable of Windsor and Lord Lieutenant of the Counties of Berks and Surrey and March 24. of Norsolk date 6 Prince Rupert buried in Henry the Seventh's Chappel in Westminster on the South side date 11 Several Apprentices were at the Sessions at the Old-Baily fined 20 Marks a-piece and to stand in the Pillory for a Riot committed Nov. 6. date 13 His Majesty Published an Order of Council against Spiriting and Seducing His Subjects on Shipboard to Transport them out of the Kingdom Monsieur d' Haxthausen Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke Sleswick Holstein had his Audience date 18 The Earl of Nottingham Lord Chancellor of England died at his House in Queen-street in the 61 year of his Age. date 22 Sir Francis North Lord Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas made Lord Keeper of the Great Seal The Lord Chief Justice of the King's-Bench Sir Francis Pemberton Sworn one of His Majesty's Privy Council date Jan. 16. The Lord Mayor Aldermen and Common Council gave Sir John Moore thanks for his good Service last year when Mayor of London date 18 The Earl of Arundel took Possession of his Government of Windsor Castle date 20 Humphrey Mackworth of the Middle-Temple Esq Knighted date 23 Sir Edmund Saunders made Lord Chief Justice of the
King's-Bench in the room of Sir Francis Pemberton removed to be Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas and made Privy Councellor date 24 Monsieur de Schmettau Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector Palatine had his Audience date 28 The Earl of Sunderland made Secretary of State in the Room of the Lord Conway and Sworn the 31. date 29 Ralph Stawell Esq created a Baron of England by the Name of Lord Stawell of Somerton date 31 A Proclamation against High-way-men date Feb. 13. Dudley North Esq one of the Sheriffs of London Knighted date 28 Theophilus Earl of Huntington and Henry Earl of Peterborough were Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date Mar. 3. Their Majesty's and Royal Highnesses went to New-Market date 14 Nath. Thompson committed to the Gate-house for Printing and Dispersing False Scandalous c. News date 18 Thomas Duppa Esq made Usher of the Black Rod in the Room of Sir Edward Carteret and was invested and Knighted May 6. following and Henry Bulstrode Esq made one of the Gentlemen Ushers daily Waiters date 22 A great Fire broke out in a Stable at New-Market which tho' it burnt half the Town yet was the happy means of Preserving His Majesty Royal Highness from the horrid Assassination intended against them by the Rye-House Conspirators date Mar. 26. THeir Majesties and Royal Highnesses came from New-Market to White-hall date 27 Henry Earl of Arundel made Lord Lieutenant of the County of Norfolk in the room of the Right Honourable the Earl of Yarmouth date Apr. 7. The new Charter for Norwich was brought to the City of Norwich by the Earl of Yarmouth's Brother date 14 Their Majesties and Royal Highnesses went to Windsor date 17 A Proclamation to give notice of Passes for Ships date 24 The Lord Mayor of London the Sheriffs and several Aldermen Arrested at the Suits of Mr. Papillion and Mr. Du Boise the pretended Sheriffs of London and Middlesex date May 1. A Patent granted to Robert Fitz-Gerald Esq for making Salt water fresh date 8 Tho. Pilkington S. Shute Esquires Ford Lord Grey Henry Cornish Alderman Sir Thomas Player Slingsby Bethell and others found Guilty of a Riot and Assault on Sir John Moore late Lord Mayor of London and were all Fined at the King's-Bench Bar on June 26. date 22 The Common Council of London disclaim their having any Concern in the rude Arrest lately made upon the Lord Mayor Sir William Pritchard The Duke of Albemarle Mustered the Militia of the County of Devonshire being above 30000 in the Field date 24 Mr. Serjeant Holloway Knighted at Windsor date 30 The Count de Zinzendorf Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Saxony had his Audience and on the 30th of June had his Audience of Leave date Jan. 7. Abraham Jacob Esq Knighted at Windsor date 12 The Court of King's-Bench gave Judgment for the Quo Warranto against the City Charter On the 18th the City Petition'd His Majesty in Council about the Charter Then the Lord Keeper told the Lord Mayor His Majesty's Pleasure what Rules he would have observed On the 21. the Sheriffs waited on His Majesty at Windsor to satisfie him they submitted to his Rules and had put off the Election of Sheriffs from June 24. to July 6th This Day Mr. Keeling made a Discovery of that horrid and dismal Conspiracy to Assassinate the King and His Royal Highness at Rye-House as they came from New-Market date 23 A Proclamation for apprehending Coll. John Rumsey Richard Rumbold Richard Nelthrope Nathanael Wade Richard Goodenough Capt. Walcot William Thompson Iames Burton and William Hone for High-Treason Mr. Robert West's Examination concerning the Horrid Conspiracy taken before Sir Leol Jenkins date 24 A Proclamation for putting the Laws in force about the Excise date 25 Colonel Rumsey being examined concerning the Horrid Conspiracy before the Duke of Albemarle and Sir Leol Jenkins makes a large Confession date 26 Mr. Turney the pretended Mayor of Rye Fin'd 200 Marks for a Riot date 27 Mr. Shepherd's Information of the Hellish Conspiracy taken by the Right Honourable the Earl of Sunderland date 28 A Proclamation for apprehending the Duke of Monmouth Ford Lord Gray Sir Thomas Armstrong and Robert Ferguson date July 1. Mr. Lee a Dyer in Old-street gives in his Information concerning the Horrid Conspiracy date 2 A Proclamation for the Merchant Adventurers date 11 The Duke of Grafton set Sail from Deal in the Ship called the Grafton with 4 Men of War more On the 17th came to Anchor at Spithead Capt. Tho. Walcot was Tryed for High-Treason at the Old-Baily and found Guilty And on the 14th Sentence of Death passed on him date 13 William Lord Russel William Hone and John Rouse were Tryed for High-Treason at the Old-Baily and found Guilty And on the 14th Sentence of Death pass'd upon them Captain Blague was also Tryed but acquitted date 15 The Great City of Vienna in Germany besieged by the Turks date 19 Vice-Admiral Herbert arrived at Deal from the Streights Mr. Rouse desires to be examin'd in Newgate declares the whole Conspiracy and accuses the Lord Shaftsbury and Titus Oates as the Principal Engines in it Prince George of Denmark arrived at Whitehall date 20 Capt. Walcot William Hone and Mr. Rouse Hanged and Quartered at Tâ—burn and own themselves Guilty of the Fact for which they suffered date 21 William Lord Russel Beheaded in Lincolns-Iâ—n Fields date 28 The Prince of Denmark and the Lady Anne were Married at St. James's by the Bishop of London date 30 Edward Wine Esq chose by the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen Steward of Southwark date Aug. 1. Their Majesties and the whole Court went from White-hall to Windsor date 14 William Halford of Welham and Edward Wigley Esquires of Leicestershire receiv'd the Honour of Knighthood â—â— Windsor date 25 John Radeliff Esq Sworn one of the Grooms of His Majesty's Privy-Chamber in Ordinary date 29 His Majesty and the Court went to Winchester from Windsor date 31 A Proclamation to inforce the Laws about the Post-Office date Sept. 5. Peter Daniel and William Dashwood Esquires made Sheriffs of London and Deputy Ailworth Chamberlain date 12 The Siege of Vienna raised after the Besieged had-lost 10000 men and Besiegers 70000 by the King of Poland and Duke of Lorrain date 18 The Count de Kenitzki Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Poland had his Audience at Winchester date 25 Their Majesties and the whole Court came from Winchester to White-hall date 26 Sir Francis North Lord Keeper made Baron of Guildford date 27 The Chevalier de Ballati Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of Hanover had his Audience And Octob. 5. had his Audience of Leave date Sept. 29. Sir George Jeffreys Knight and Baronet was Sworn Lord Chief Justice of the King's-Bench in the room of Sir Edm. Saunders deceased and Octob. 4. was Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council Sir Tho. Jones made Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas in the Place of Sir Francis Pembertâ—n who had his Quietus Sir Richard
London date 8 Colonel James Porter made Vice-Chamberlain of the King's Houshold date 11 Henry Lord Wardour sworn Keeper of the Privy Seal date 12 Mr. James Fitz-Iames the King 's Natural Son made Duke of Berwick Earl of Tinmouth and Baron of Bosworth The same day His Majesty was pleased to confer the Stile and Dignity of a Marquiss of this Kingdom upon the Right Honourable William Earl of Powys by the Title of Marquis of Powys The Lord Tho. Howard made Master of His Majesty's Robes in the place of Arthur Herbert Esquire date 18 A Proclamation for Proroguing the Parliament till the 22. of November date April 4. THis day was Publish'd His Majesty's gracious Declaration to all his loving Subjects for Liberty of Conscience date 13 William Grant Souldier in Captain Parson's Company Hang'd in Covent-Garden for running from his Colours date 15 Richard Cane of Sir Edward Hales's Regiment was Executed on Tower-Hill for running from his Colours Order'd a second time by His Majesty in Council that the Money which has been collected be Paid in for the Relief of the French Protestants date 16 His Majesty constituted Sir Robert Wright one of the Justices of the King's-Bench Lord Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas and Mr. Justice Powel was thereupon remov'd from the Court of Common-Pleas to the Court of King's-Bench and Mr. Baron Milton from the Exchequer to the Common-Pleas The same day Died his Grace George Duke of Buckingham at his House in Yorkshire date 22 His Majesty thought fit to remove the Lord Chief Justice Herbert to the Common-Pleas and the Lord Chief Justice Wright to the King's-Bench Sir Francis Withens one of the Justices of the King's-Bench having his Quietus date 26 The Right Honourable the Earl of Sunderland Lord President of the Council and one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State was Elected Knight Companion of the Garter a Place being vacant by the Death of his Grace the late Duke of Buckingham date 28 The Parliament met again at Westminster but was farther Prorogued till the 22. of November next The same day Sir Richard Allebon and Charles Inglesby Esq call'd by the King 's Writ to be Serjeants at Law took their Places The same day also Sir Rich. Allebon was Sworn before my Lord Chancellor one of the Justices of the King's-Bench and Mr. Seâ—jeant Powel one of the Barons of the Exchequer date May 5. A Proclamation for encouraging and better establishing the Manufacture of white Paper in England date 10 There having been formerly a Verdict obtain'd upon an Information of Barretry brought against Samuel Graunt Esquire by several of the Pariâ—hioners of St. Dunstan's whom he had sued for Tythes His Majesty upon his humble Petition directed Mr. Attorney-General to consent to a new Tryal which was this day had and the said Samuel Graunt acquitted date 19 His Majesty went with the whole Court to Windsor The same day the Heer van Dyckvelt had his Audience of Leave of the King and Queen and May 20 of the Queen Dowager date 23 The Right Honourable the Earl of Sunderland Install'd Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter in St. George's Chapel at Windsor date 30 His Grace the Duke of Berwick took his leave of the King at Windsor and began his Journey for Hungary intending to pass the Summer in the Imperial Army Edward Vaudrey Esquire that waits upon his Grace being at the same time Knighted date June 17. His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark Embarqued with his Retinue on Board two of His Majesty's Yachts appointed to attend him in order to their passing to Denmark where he intended to stay about a Month. date 25 The Holland Mail Robbed between Colchester and Harwich date 26 Dr. Watson Bishop elect of St. Davids was consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury being assisted by the Lord Bishop of Rochester and the Lord Bishop of Chester in the Chapel of Lambeth-House date 28 Captain William Phipps Knighted at Windsor for his good Service in bringing home a very considerable Treasure after it had lain in the Sea 44 years he having been presented to the King by his Grace the D. of Albemarle date July 2. A Proclamation for Dissolving the present Parliament date 3 This Day John Sparrowe Esq received the Honour of Knighthood at Windsor date 5 His Grace the Duke of Grafton Vice-Admiral of England went from London to the Gunfleet to take the Command of His Majesty's Ships with which he was order'd to receive the Queen of Portugal at Rotterdam and Conduct her to Lisbon date 11 A Proclamation for preventing the Exportation of Wool Wool-Fells c. date 25 There arriv'd at Windsor an Express from Rome that brought News of the Death of the Dutchess of Modena the Queens Mother of England She died July 19. in the 53 year of her Age after 11 days Sickness The Count de Caunitz had his Audience of Leave of His Majesty date 30 An Order for preserving the King's Game within 10 miles of Hampton-Court date Aug. 1. The Count de Caunitz had Audience of leave of Her Majesty at Windsor as he likewise had of Her Royal Highness the Princess of Denmark the 29th of July date 14 His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark Landed at Harwich came to London the 15th after noon and went thence immediately for Windsor date 15 The Sieur Zeulestein sent from the Prince of Orange to make the Complements of Condoleance in his Highness's Name upon the Death of the late Dutchess of Modena had his Audience and Audience of Leave of their Majesties the Queen Dowager and her Royal Highness the Princess of Denmark at Windsor date 16 Their Majesties left Windsor the King going to Portsmouth on his Progress and the Queen towards the Bath The 17th His Majesty arriv'd at Portsmouth The 18th about 5 in the Evening at Bath and about an hour after her Majesty arriv'd also at that place 22. About five in the Afternoon His Majesty arriv'd at Glocester 23. About Six in the Evening at Worcester 24. He came to Ludlow 25. About 5 in the Evening to Shrewsbury 26. to Whitchurch 27. About 4 in the Afternoon to Chester 29. To Holy-Well in Flintshire 30. To Newport 31. To Litchfield Sept. 1. To Coventry 3. To Banbury 5. About 5 in the Evening he arriv'd at Oxford 6. About 6 in the Evening at Cirencester the same day he came to Bath having met with very Dutiful Acknowledgments in all Places where he came The 12. their Majesties Dined at Bristol 14. The King went to Winchester 17. He return'd to Windsor Her Majesty staying something longer at the Bath having found a Benefit by it date 24 The Lord Spencer went Envoy Extraordinary to his Highness the Duke of Modena to make the Complements of Condoleance upon the Dutchess her Death in their Majesties Names The same Day Sir Francis Ratcliffe of Dilston in the County of Northumberland Baronet was dignify'd by His Majesty with the Title of an
fight with fifty Ships against eighty odd Ships of the Enemy date 10 The Generals with the whole Fleet at the Buoy in the Nore and this day died that valiant Sea-man Sir Christopher Mings date 11 Lord Douglass and his Regiment arrived at Rye from France There was launched at Deptfort the Loyal London carrying an hundred Guns built at the charge of the City of London for the service of His Majesty Launched at Blackwall a Ship named the Warspight date 12 The Earl of Ossery sworn of His Majesty's most honourable Privy Council date 16 His Majesty and Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to view his Fleet. date 21 Henry Coventry Esquire arrived at White-hall from his Ambassy to Sweden date 26 Died at Madrid Sir Rich. Fanshaw Ambassador in that Court from the King of England date 27 The Lord George Flemming the Lord Peter Julius Coyet Ambassadors Extraordinary from the Crown of Sweden made their publick Entry through the City of London date 28 The Dutch Fleet hovering about the North Foreland date Jul. 3. About the Longsands date 4 Her Royal Highness brought to bed of a Son date 7 Gayland utterly routed and defeated by Taffaletta near Tangier date 19 The English Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert and Duke of Albemarle sailed from the Buoy in the Nore date 25 29. There was obtained by His Majesty's Fleet under the command of Prince Rupert and the Duke of Albemarle a manifest and undoubted victory against the whole Dutch Fleet who were most shamefully chased into their Harbours The Lord Willoughby Governor of the Caribbee Islands for His Majesty was unfortunately lost in a Hurricane near Martineco date Aug. 4. The English Fleet before the Maes in Scheveling date 6 Before the Texel date 7 The memorable action of Sir Robert Holmes in burning and destroying above 150. sail of Dutch Ships in the Fly most of them richly laden As also the Town of Bandaris upon the Island of Schelling containing at least one thousand Houses date 14 A solemn thanksgiving kept in London and Westminster for the late victory and successes against the Dutch to be kept by the rest of the Kingdom the 23. instant date 5 The whole English Fleet arrived at Southwould-Bay from the Coast of Holland date Sep. 1. The Dutch Fleet passed by Dover the English Fleet making all the sail after them in sight date 2 About one of the Clock this Morning a sudden and lamentable Fire broke out in the City of London beginning in a place called Pudding-Lane near New-Fishstreet which burnt down and consumed in the space of four days the greatest part of that City date 7 The Duke of Albemarle arrived at Whitehall from the Fleet leaving his Highness Prince Rupert the sole command of the Fleet in his absence date 8 The Dutch Fleet weighed from Bulloign-Road and stood for their own Coast. date 12 Prince Pupert in St. Hellens Road. His Majesty set forth his Declaration shewing his Princely care and Royal intention for the speedy Restauration of the City of London date 18 The Parliament met according to their Prorogation His Majesty's Fleet under Prince Rupert sailed by Dover-Road Three or four French Men of War separated from the rest of their Fleet fell amongst some of our Fleet of which we took one Ship of fifty four brass Guns and Captain De Roche Prisoner The Earl of Ossery being called by His Majesty's Writ to the House of Peers this day took his place date Oct. 5. His Highness Prince Rupert arrived at Whitehall having left his Majesty's Fleet at the Buoy in the Nore date 10 This day was kept very solemnly a day of Fasting and Humiliation in consideration of the late dreadful Fire in the City of London date 12 The Parliament voted another Supply to His Majesty of Eighteen hundred thousand pounds sterling date 19 War declared against the King of Denmark date Nov. 8. The Vice-Admiral of Denmark a Ship of Fifty two Guns was taken by some of His Majesty's Frigats on the Coast of Scotland date 9 A violent fire hapned in His Majesty's Horse Guard-House in the Tiltyard but soon happily quenched date 20 This day was observed in the Cities of London and Westminster a day of Thanksgiving to God for asswaging the late Contagion and Plague in the said Cities date 27 Several Rebellious People in Scotland being got together to the number of fifteen hundred having committed several hostilities and rebellious pranks against His Majesty's good Subjects were this day discomfitted and totally routed by His Majesty's Forces in that Kingdom date 28 Sir Thomas Clifford made Comptroller of His Majesty's Houshold and admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council Decemb. 5. date Dec. 3. James Duke of Cambridge eldest Son of his Royal Highness installed into the Order of the Garter date 7 Ten of the late Rebels in Scotland executed at Edenbourgh date 12 Robert Earl of Lindsey Lord High-Chamberlain of England sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council Captain Robinson with the Squadron under his command took and destroyed three Dutch men of War near the Texel date Feb. 5. The St. Patrick taken by the Dutch off of Portsmouth deserted by her own Fireship date 8 This day His Majesty went to the House of Peers and was Graciously pleased to pass among others 1. An Act for the Rebuilding of London 2. An Act for erecting a Court of Judicature for determining of differences arising touching Houses burnt and demolished by reason of the late Fire in London After which the Parliament was Prorogued to October the tenth next date 13 The Earl of Bridgewater sworn of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy-Council date Mar. 7. Captain Seely Captain of the Fireship that deserted the Patrick was this day shot to death aboard his own Vessel date 8 A Proclamation issued for the apprehension of the Duke of Buckingham date 16 Captain Utbert arrived from the Streights with the Squadron under his command and seven Prizes at Plimouth date 25 DIed the Earl of Cleveland Captain of His Majesty's Band of Pensioners his charge conferred on the Lord Bellasis date 30 Was launched in the Forest of Dean a stout Frigat named the St. David of Sixty Guns date Apr. 17. The Commissioners impowered by a command under the Great Seal of England according to His Majesty's promise to both Houses of Parliament for taking the account of the several sums of Moneys assigned to His Majesty during the present important Wars sate this day the first time date 26 The Ambassadors Extraordinary from Sweden this day took their parting leave of His Majesty date 29 The Lord Hollis and Henry Coventry Esquire Ambassadors Extraordinary designed by His Majesty for the Treaty at Breda set forward on their Ambassy date 30 Several Squadrons of Dutch Ships attempted Burnt Island in Scotland but beaten off with loss date May 16. This Evening died at his House in new Southampton Buildings Thomas Earl of Southampton Lord High-Treasurer
of England date 18 The most Christian King sent His Manifesto to all the Princes his Allies declaring his pretensions to Brabant Hainault c. date 21 The Lord Hollis and Honourable Henry Coventry Esquire Ambassadors Extraordinary made their Entry into Breda date 22 Sir John Duncomb admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 26 Died at St. James's the Duke of Kendal second Son to His Royal Highness date Jun. 1. His Majesty by His Commission under the Great Seal of England constituted the Duke of Albemarle the Lord Ashley Sir Thomas Clifford Sir William Coventry and Sir John Duncomb His Majesty's Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High-Treasurer of England date 6 The Dutch Fleet upward of seventy Sail came to an Anchor in the Gun-fleet date 11 Some of His Majesty's Frigats took twelve Dutch Prizes and sunk two upon the Coast of Norway and this day the Dutch Fleet came up Chatham River where they lost two of their greatest Ships date 20 Died at Richmond the Duke of Cambridge first Son to his Royal Highness Taken by some of His Majesty's Ships and brought into Scotland a rich East-India Dutch Ship outwards bound having seventy four Brass Guns in her Hold. date 25 This day Sir John Harman with sixteen sail of English Men of War engaged the French Fleet about thirty Men of War near Martinego and burnt and destroyed the most part of them date 26 The Parliament standing Prorogued till the tenth of October next His Majesty for divers urgent causes issued out His Proclamation to both Houses of Parliament to sit and reassemble at Westminster the twenty fifth of July next Eight Dutch Prizes laden with Masts and Deal taken by His Majesty's Frigats Northward date 29 Peace concluded at Breda by His Majesty with France Denmark and the States General date Jul. 7. Arrived at Whitehall his Excellency Henry Coventry Esquire with an account of the late concluded Peace at Breda date 15 A Squadron of the Dutch appeared in sight of Plimouth date 19 They made an attempt upon Torbay but beaten off date 23 24. A Squadron of the Dutch Fleet about twenty three in number make up for the River of Toames and near the Hope are encountred and fought with by Sir Edward Spragge with some Frigats and Fireships under his command at last were forced to draw off being still pursued by our Frigats till out of the River date 25 The Parliament met at Westminster in obedience to His Majesty's Proclamation of the twenty sixth of June last and Adjourned to the twenty ninth instant date 28 The whole Squadron of the Dutch came to an Anchor in the Gun-fleet date 29 The Parliament met according to their Adjournment of the twenty fifth and were Prorogued till the tenth of October next being the former prefixed Prorogation date 31 His Highness Prince Rupert returned to Whitehall from expediting the Fortification at Sheerness date Aug. 3. This day was buried in Westminster Abby Abraham Cowley who died the twenty eighth past that excellent Poet. date 14 The Ratification of the Peace with Holland c. was mutually interchanged by the several Plenipotentiaries at Breda and solemnly Proclaimed date 15 Admiral de Ruyter attempts the destroying of the Virginia Fleet put into the Harbour at Foy but successess date 24 Six of His Majesty's Frigats cruising Northwards encountred a Squadron of Dutch Ships whereof they took three Men of War and one Merchantman Peace with the States General France and Denmark was this day Proclaimed at London and Westminster date 31 His Majesty having taken the Great Seal of England from the Earl of Clarendon the late Lord-Chancellor was pleased this day to give it to Sir Orlando Bridgeman with the title of Lord-Keeper date Sep. 4. Sir Orlando Bridgeman Lord-Keeper having the usual Oaths administred to him took his place at the Council Board date 13 Arrived at Whitehall the Lord Hollis and Henry Coventry Esquire from their Ambassy from Breda date 14 This morning her Royal Highness was happily brought to Bed of a Son at St. James's date 23 Duke of Buckingham admitted to His Majesty's favour and his place at the Council Table date 24 Arrived at the Spithead from the Streights Sir Robert Holmes with a Squadron of His Majesty's Ships under his Command date 25 His Majesty having taken from the Canary Company their Charter of Incorporation issued out His Proclamation declaring His Pleasure That all His Subjects might have a free Trade into those Islands as formerly date 30 Arrived at St. Hellens Road Sir Jeremy Smith with a Squadron of His Majesty's Ships with two rich East-India Dutch Ships outward bound taken on the Coast of Ireland date Oct. 8. The Court of Judicature for determining of differences touching Houses burnt and demolished by reason of the late great Fire in London sate the first time at Clifford's Inn. date 9 Commissioner Pett was this day brought to his Examination before His Majesty's Council about the late miscarriage at Chatham date 10 The Parliament met at Westminster according to the Prorogation and Adjourned to the fourteenth instant date 23 This day His Majesty was pleased to lay the first Stone of the Foundation of the first Pillar of the Royal Exchange with the usual Ceremonies and afterwards to confer the honour of Knighthood upon the Sheriffs of London Denis Gauden Esq and Thomas Davis Esq and Bookseller date 31 His Royal Highness was pleased to lay the first Stone of the Foundation of a Second Pillar of the Royal Exchange likewise date Nov. 12. The Heer Borrel and Heer Merman Ambassadors Extraordinary from the States General to His Majesty made their solemn Entry through London Sir George Ascough being returned from his severe restraint in Holland was this day admitted to the Honour of Kissing His Majesty's Hand date 13 Several Captains of Fireships and other Seamen were condemned in a Council of War to suffer punishments for their cowardice usual in such cases during the late attempts of the Dutch in the River of Thames date 15 This day the Ambassadors Extraordinary from Holland had their publick Audience from His Majesty date Dec. 4. The notice of the retiring of the Earl of Clarendon this day being made publick His Majesty was pleased to declare That he the said Earl of Clarendon be divested of his place of Privy-Councillor date 5 The Woodmongers surrendred their Charter to His Majesty date 6 Lauched at Harwich a third Rate Frigat named the Resolution date 19 The Parliament Adjourned to the sixth of February next and an Act pass'd for the Banishing of the Earl of Clarendon date Jan. 13. In pursuance of a late Act of the Parliament of England for setling Trade between the Kingdoms of England and Scotland The Commissioners of the Kingdoms met this day in the Star-Chamber accordingly William Car stood in the Pillory at Westminster by Order of the House of Lords for Libellous Papers publisht against the Lord Gerard of Brandon date 22 The