Lord Mayor Tichburn Knighted 17 James Nayler sentenced 18 Pillory'd in the Palace-Yard and Whipped at the Old Exchange 27. Pillory'd again bored through the Tongue with a hot Iron Stigmatiz'd in the Forehead at the Old Exchange Jan. 6. Col. James Whitlock Knighted 14. Judge Jenkins that constant Sufferer ordered his Liberty yet continues he still in Windsor Castle 17. The Parliaments sentence executed upon Jam. Naylor at Bristol 24. Peace with Portigal proclaim'd And. James Naylor committed to Bridewel London Feb. 9. Miles Sundercombe brought to his Tryal in Westminster-hall where the Sentence of Death pronounced against him as a Traytor And. 13. said to have Poyson'd himself And. 17. Drawn at the Horses Tail to Tower-hill where under the Scaffold a hole being digged he was turned in naked and had a stake driven through him 20. A Thanks-giving for the deliverance Mar. 3. Alderman Dickenson of York Knighted Anno. 1657. Apr. 9. Another dangerous Plot said to be discovered 10. Whereupon M.G. Harrison C. Rich M. Danvers and Cap. Lawson with several others secured Apr. 20. G. Blake attempted the Spanish Fleet in Sancta-Cruze May. 4. Sir Jo. Reinoldson Commissionated to Command the 6000 Foot raised for the French Service 8. The Protector gave the Parliam his final Answer That he could not undertake the Government with the Title of KING 8 9. 3500. Of the New raised Forces embark'd for France 16. The remainder now the like 17. Sir Jo. Reinoldson followed after 19. Resolved that LORD PROTECTOR should be the Title inserted in the Humble Petition and Advice 25. Humble Petition and Advice consented to by the Protector Jun. 3 Parliament kept a thanks-giving for the great success at Sancta Cruze 11 Captain Stainer Knighted for his good Service 26 The Protector 's Magnificent and Solemn Investiture at Westminster Parliament adjourn'd till January 20. July 1. Protector Proclaimed in London 3. A lamentable accident at Ratcliffe by Gun-Powder 7 Gen. Montague to Greenwich in order to his Sea expedition 8 Ground sunk at Bickley in Cheshire 9 Protector Proclaim'd at Dublin 15 The like at Edenburgh 18 Lord Rich. Cromwell elected Chancellor of Oxford 20 J. Cleypole Esq created Baronet and afterwards Knighted 24 Col. Edward Saxby Commited to the Tower 29 L. R. Cromwell instal'd Chancelor of Oxford Aug. 10 News came of the Death of Gen. Blake and Vice Admiral Badiley 17 Mr. Jefford Mr. Ashley and Mr. Alanson Commited to the Tower 19 The Corps of Gen. Blake brought to Greenwich 20 Captain Bernard sometimes of the Army executed at Tyburn for Robbery Aug. 27 Major General Jephson sent as a publick Minister into Swedâ—n 29 John Lilburn dyed at Eltham 31 One Nathaniel Butler executed in Cheapside for the Murder of John Knight an Apprentice Son to a Gentleman of good worth in Berkshier The same day John Lilburn brought to London and buryed by the Quakers in the New-Church-yard adjoyning to Bedlam Sept. 4 Gen Blake buryed in Henry 7. Chappel 9 Portugal Ambassador had private Audience 19 The Fort at Mardike besieged by the French Oct. 23 Mardike surrendred to the French and by them afterwards put into Possession of the English Nov. 19 The Lord Faulconbridge Marryed the Lady Mary Cromwel Daughter to Oliver Lord Protector Dec. 5 Sir John Reynolds Col. White and divers others cast away upon Goodwin Sands 25 Dr. Wild Mr. Gunning and others secured by the Souldiers for Celebrating the Anniversary of our Saviours Birth 31 L. Rich. Cromwel Sworn a Privy Counciller Jan. 13 Col Saxby dyed a Prisoner in the Tower of London 20 The Parliament met and sat again Feb. 4 Dissolved by the Protector 16 Mr. Robert Rich Son in Law to the Protector dyed 27 Cavaliers and Papists confined to within 5 Miles of their abode Mar. 8 Richard Greenvile Son and Heir of Sir Richard Greenvile Executed 23 A general search in London and Westminster where many were secured Anno 1658. April Dr. Hewit Committed to the Tower 18 Robert Earl of Warwick dyed May 1 A Solemn Fast in London and Westminster May 10. A High Court of Justice met in the Painted Chamber 15 16. Many seized on and secured in most places 19 The Solemn Fast observ'd throughout England and Wales 21 A General Rendezvouz of the City Regim 25 The High Court of Justice first sat in Westminster-Hall upon Tryal of Sir Henry Slingsby June 1 Dr. Hewit and Mr. Mordant brought to their Tryal 2. Mr. Mordant acquitted but Sir Henry Slingsby and Dr. Hewit sentenced to Death 8 Sir Henry Slingsby and Dr. Hewit beheaded 〈◊〉 Tower-hill 10 Captain Henry Mallory Mr. Thomas Woodcock and Sir Humphrey Bennet brought to their Tryals 15 Dunkirk surrendred to the French who the same day put it into the hands of the English Mr. Woodcock acquitted and Capt. Mallory sentenc'd to Death but 17 Reprieved and Sir Henry Bennets Tryal deferr'd July 1 The High Court of Justice sate upon Tryal of Col. Edward Ashton John Sumner Edward Stacy William Carent John Bettely Henry Fryer and Oliver Allen. 2 Mr. Carrent acquitted but John Sumner Edmund Stacy Col. Ashton Oliver Allen J. Batteley and H. Fryer adjudged to Death And Mr. Christoph. Pitts fined 1000 l. and Imprisoned during the pleasure of his Highness for refusing to give his testimony against Mr. Carrent 7 Col. Edward Ashton Executed as a Traytor in Tower-street John Bettely the like in Cheapside but Henry Fryâ—r reprieved 9 Edmund Stacy sometimes a Souldier in the Parliament Army Executed in Corn-hill but John Sumnâ—r and Oliver Allen reprieved 13 High Court of Justice adjurn'd till Nov. 1. 22 A Solemn day of Thanksgiving Aug. 6 Lady Elizabeth the Protectors Second Daughter dyed at Hampton-Court Aug. 10 Buryed in Henry the 7 ths Chappel 20 Graveline deliver'd to the French 23 Earl of Mulgrave dyed suddenly at Lincoln 24 D. of Buckingham Committed to the Tower Sept. 3 The Protector left Hampton-Court and came to White-hall where he died 4 Rich. Cromwel his Eldest Son proclaim'd Protector in London and Westminster his Father having at his Death declar'd him his successor and his Son H. L. Lieutenant or Vice-Roy of Irel. 9 Proclaim'd at Edenburgh in Scotland 14 At Dubl in Irel. soon after which he receivd congratulation from the Armies of Engl. Scotl. Irel. all the Independent Congregational Churches the most eminent of the London-time serving Ministers the Fren. Dutch and Ital. Churches and most of the Countries Cities and chief Towns in England with engagements to live and die with him 20 The late Protectors Corps privatly remov'd from White-Hall to Sommerset-house Nov. 23 His Funeral Celebrated at a vaster charge than hath formerly been used for the best of K. in the Richest times Jan. 27 Another new Parl. began at Westm. call'd on purpose by the Court Party for the better transferring the Govern of these Nations from the Stuarts to the Cromwels In which Parliament Challener Chute Esq was chose Speaker Mar. 16 Mr. Chute being sick Mr. Bampfield was Elected
of Peace concluded with those of Algiers by Sr. John Lawson 28 His Highness Prin. Rupert George Duke of Buckingham and John L. Middleton sworn of his Majesties most Honourable Privy Council 30 Her Highness the Dutchess of York deliver'd of a Daughter at Saint James's May 14 Qu. Katharine landed at Portsmouth 15 Bonefires throughout all the streets of London for joy thereof 19 His Majesty Prorogu'd the Parliament till February 18 next following 20 His Majesty at Portsmouth 21 King Charles II. Donna Catharina Infanta of Portugal publickly married by Gilbert Lord Bishop of London at Portsmouth 27 E. of St. Albans set sail for Calis to wait upon the Queen Mother into England 29 The King and Qu. Majesty came to Hampton-Court June 2. The L. Mayor and Aldermen of London with the chief Officers of the City came to Hampton-Court and tendred their duty to the Queens Majesty 6 Sir Henry Vane Indicted and found guilty of High-Treason 9 Mr. John Lambert the like 11 Both received their sentence but Mr. Lambert's Execution Respited by order from His Majesty because of his Prudent and Civil demeanor at his Tryal 14 Sir Henry Vane beheaded one Tower-Hill Earl of Peterborough being returned from Tangier came to Hampton-Court 22 Rump Officers and Souldiers commanded by Proclamation to deparâ— London and Westminster 28 English Forces arrived at Lisbon July 9 His Grace the Duke of Ormond Lord Lieutenant of Ireland began his Journey towards that Kingdom 27 Landed in Ireland 28 Qu. Mother landed at Greenwich August 23 Queen Katharine came first to White-hall with great Triumph 24 Exit Jack-Presbyter Nevertheless 27 He presumed to Petition His Majesty for a Dispensation but to no purpose Septem 8 Mr. William Lenthal dyed very penitently 29 Sir John Robinson Knight and Baronet His Majesties Lieutenant of the Tower unanimously chosen Lord Mayor of Lon. for the following year Oct. 2 Captain Mynns with incredible Valour took the City of St. Jago with the Castle and Block-houses of the Harbor and six Sail of their Ships riding before it 5 Articles of Peace between His Majesty and those of Tunis concluded by Sir John Lawson 18 The like with those of Tripoli Sir Henry Bennet sworn Principal Secretary of State to His Majesty in the place of Sir Edward Nicholas Nov. 9 10 Several Conspirators against His Majesty seized on and secured in Dublin 12 A lamentable Fire at Tiverton in Devonshire 16 A Proclamation declaring His Majesties City and Garrison of Tangier in Africa a Free Port 19 All the Captives in Algiers Tituan c. who were Subject to His Majesty of Great-Britain redeemed from Slavery by the charitable Contribution of the Right Reverend Archbishops Bishops c. of the Kingdom Dec. 11 Tho. Tongue Geo. Philips Francis Stubs James Hynde John Cellars and Nathaniel Gibs arraigned for High Treason at the Sessions-house in the Old-Bayly of which James Hynde only Pleaded Guilty and on his Knees beg'd his Ma. Pardon The rest were all found Guilty by the Jury and condem-to be Drawn Hang'd and Quarter'd 22 Geo. Phillips Tho. Tonge Nathaniel Gibs and Francis Stubs Executed at Tyburn for High-Treason 24 One Mr. Gardner executed at Tyburn for Coining 26 A most lamentable Fire in Lothbury London wherein were consum'd Mr. De Laune a Merchanâ— and his Wife and with them 5 or 6 other Persons being all in the House 27 Col. William Legg return'd from Ireland 29 The Russian Embassador had audience of his Majesty and deliver'd his presents consisting of Sea-horse-teeth Hawks Horses Persian Carpets Sables c. Jan. 6 Mr. Edmond Calamy Prisoner to Newgate The right Honourable Geo. Earl of Norwich died at Brainford 14 Philip Gibbs brother to Nathaniel Gibbs lately executed at Tyburn for High-Treason apprehâ—nded and sent to Newgate 16 Mr. Edw. Bagshaw a Minister committed to the Tower for Treasonable designs and practices 18 Phil. Gibbs remov'd from Newgate to the Tow. 24 Archibald Johnston commonly call'd Laird Warreston brought prisoner to Dover having been found and apprehended in France a litâ—le before 26 That great-Souldier the L. Ruthâ—rford late Gov. of Dunkirk created E. of Tiviot in Scotland J. Ireton being brought back from Scilly-Island committed to the Tower Archibald Johnson committed to the Tower for crimes of High-Treason 30 Capt. Mynns with his wonted resolution stormed and â—ook the Fort and Town of Campeach Febr. 13 The Lorâ—s and Commons of Parliament met again at Wâ—stminster according to Prorogation the 19 of May last 19 The before named Philip Gibbs and one Baker another notorious conspirator arraigned at â—he Sessions-House in the Old Bayly who confessing themselves guilty of High-Treason received sentence of Death accordingly 23 Both were executed at Tyburn Mar. 18 The right Honourable Jerame Earl of Portland one of the Lords of His Majesties most Honourable Privy Council departed this Life Anno 1663. Apr. 2 Abraham Goodman committed to the Tower for attempting the Murther of his Grace the D. of Buckingham 4 Count de Conniges Ambassador from France made his publick entrance into London 5 He had Audience of His Majesty at White-hall 22 The King and Queen's Majesty arrived at Windsor in order to the Celebration of the Anniversary of St. Georges Feast which began that Evenâ—ng May 12 Capt. Blâ—ke Commander of â—he Lizard received into his Custody Archibâ—ld Johnston to be by him transported into Scotland 26 Col. Robert Overtâ—â— committed to the Tower 29 The Castilianâ— dâ—feated by His Majesty of Portugal in which Fight the undaunted English obtain'd great Honour June 9 The Rusâ—a Ambassador having had his last Audience and taken leave of His Mâ—jesty went away from York-house by Water July 1 The right Honourable Edward Earl of Clarendon L. High Chaâ—cellor of England Sworn L. Lieut. of the Country of Oxon in the place of that truly Noble L. the L. Viso of Falkland deceased 3 E. of Peterborough â—â—rived at Portsmouth being returned from Taâ—giers 4 Came to Whiâ—e-Hall 5 George Elton a Fifth Monarchy-man and one said to be of the Council of Six in the late Conspiracy committed to the Tower for Treasonable designs and practices 9 Dr. William Juxon late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury was buryed in the Chappel of St. John's Colledge at Oxford About a fortnight after the Body of that great Martyr Arch-Bishop Laud his predecessor in that See was removed from Barking Church near the Tower where he was Canonically buryed Jan. 11. 1664 by honest Mr. Tho. Fletcher to the Chappel of St. John's Colledge aforesaid and there interr'd close by the said A. B. Juxo 11 John Dodington Esq commited to the Tower 15 Alexander Jephson Col. Edward Warren and Lieutenant Thompson Executed at Dublin for High Treason 21 The Earl of Carlisle sent Ambassador to the Emperor of Russia 22 James Son to His Royal Highness James Duke of York was Christned at St. James's by Gilbert then Lord Bishop of London Archibald Johnston Executed at Edinburgh upon a Gibbet 22 Foot high 23 The King and
for their Lives 9. G. Fairfax marched out of London against the Levellers 13. Col. Reeves Imprisoned at White-hall 15. Levellers surprized at Burford 16. Three whereof were shot to Death there and one Thomson their Champion slain in Welingborough Wood. England Voted a Free State 21. Ordered that Mr. Lenth should write himself Speaker of the Parliament of England 29. Gen. Fairfax returned from reducing the Levellers 30. Ald. Andrews Proclaimed the Act for abolish Kingly Government June 7. Feast at Grocers-Hall 11. Winchester Castle ordered to be demolished 13. Ordered that no Ceremony should be used to the Kings Children 14. Dr. Dorislaus buried at Westminster 15. Ordered that Col. Ireton should go next in Chief to his Father-in-law into Ireland 18. An Act for making good of Articles 21. Dublin Besieged by M. Ormond 29. An Act for borrowing 150000 l. July 10. L. G. Cromw began his march for Irel. 17. An Act for Coyning new Moneys 23. Sir Rich. Page escaped from the Gate-house Aug. 2. M. Ormond defeated before Dublin 10. An Act for admitting North Wales to composition 14. 1000 l. per annum bestowed on Col. Jones and six of the Kings best Horses Act continuing the Excise 15. An Act settling 2000 l. per annum on President Bradshaw An Act settling 1000 l. per an on Col. Hen. Mart. An Act for 2000 l. gratuity to M. G. Skippon 16. L. G. Cromwel Landed at Dublin with his Army Aug. Virginia and the Carybe Islands Revolted Octob. 11. Voted that all the Members of the House should subscribe the Engagement 24. M. Lilburn quitted by his Jury at Guild-Hall Novemb. 13. M. Walker a Member of the House and Author of the History of Independency committed to the Tower where afterwards he dyed 21. M. Lilburn took the Engagement and was thereupon Elected a Common Council-man An Act for discharge of poor Prisoners 26. The Election of Mr. Lilburn a Common Council-man null'd by the House Jan. 2. An Act for subscribing to the Engagement 3. An Act constituting three Admirals 4. Powder blow in Tower-street 22. E. Pembroke dyed 26. Four Ships going with Souldiers for Ireland cast away 30. Ald. Hoyle laid violent hands on himself Feb. 8 Humph. Marston kill'd two Messengers which were sent to Apprehend him 26. Cavaliers and Papists Banished out of London March 2. Act for Impresting of Seamen 4 Col. Bampfield escaped from the Gate-house 9 Scotch Commissioners Imbarqued for Breda 16. Scotch King at Breda 19 Scotch Commissioners had Audience of their King there 20 Cavaliers departed London 23 Voted that all compounders beyond sea should be re-sequestred Anno 1650. 26 An Act establishing a third High Court of Justice About this the Barbadoes and divers other Plantations in the West Indies Revolted from the Parliament 29 Montross defeated May 1. Montross taken Prisoner Treaty at Breda concluded 3 Votes for pulling down and defacing the late Kings Arms 18 Montross brought Prisoner to Edenburgh 20 Sentenced to death 21 Barbarously Executed at Edenburgh 31 Col. Spotswood and Col. Urry with some others Beheaded at Edenburgh June 1. L. G. Cromwel return'd from Ireland 5 Mr. Anth. Ascham sent as Agent to the King of Spain Landed at Santa Maria 6 King of Scots set forth of Holland for Scotland Mr. Ascham and Signior Riba his Interpreter slain at Madrid About the middle of this Month the King of Scots Landed at the Spey in the North of Scotland Gen. Fairfax Voted to march with his Army against the Scots He laid down his Commission 26 Oliver Cromwel made General of the English Forces 28 G. Cromwel advanced for Scotland July 9. An Act for Tryal of Sir John Stawell 18 Dr. Levens Executed before the Old Exchange 20 Sir John Stawell removed from Newgate to the Tower 21 G. Cromwel with his Army at Berwick 22 In Scotland A great Fire at Holborn Conduit Traffick with Scotland prohibited 26 G. Cromwel at Dunbar 28 At Muscleborough Archy dyed 31 Kings Children ordered to Carisbrook Castle Aug. 10. The Kings Picture in the Old Exch. defaced and broken and this Inscription set behind the Head thereof Exit Tyrannus Regum ultimus Anno Libertatis Angliae restitutae primo Anno 1648. Jan. 30. His Statue â—t the West end of St. Pauls thrown down and defaced also 16 17. Col. Eusebius Andrews Tryed for his Life 17 The remainder of the Kings Picture in the Old Exchange thrown down and broken in pieces 22 Col. Andrews Beheaded on Tower-hill 24 Collington House and Read-Hall in Scotland Stormed and taken by the English Sept. 3. The Scots routted the second time at Dunbar 7 Leith and Edenburgh taken by the English The Castle Besieged Leith Fortified 8 Princess Elizabeth dyed at Carisbrook Castle 11 Sir J. Gell brought to his Tryal before the High Court of Justice 21 Scotch Colours hanged up in Westminster-Hall 24. Princess Elizabeth Interred at Newport in the Isle of Wight 27 Sir John Gell Sentenced 28 Alderman Andrews Elected Lord Mayor Octob. 7. Mr. Benson Executed and Capt. Ashley Pardoned 8 An Act forbidding Trade with Barbadoes An Insurrection in Norfolk Prince of Orange dyed Nov. Princess of Orange delivered of a Son 13 Kings House at Edenburgh consumed with Fire Dec. 23. William Trot William Wilson Nathaniel Benet Robert Bets Davenport Purslow and Edm. Brady Executed at Norwich 24 Edenburgh Castle delivered by Dundasse 26 Spanish Ambassadour had Audience 28 Tho. Cooper a Minister Executed at Holt Stephen Winwood and Rich. Knap at Downham Jan. 1. The Scotch K. Crowned at Scoone in Scotland 2 Tho. Richardson Executed at Fakenham 3 Major Roberts at Walsingham William Hubbard at Dereham 4 John Baker and John Olly at Swaffam Major Roberts and Captain Barber at Norwich Thomas Collop at Thetford William Restal and Tho. Wragge near Wisbich 7 Col. Saul at Lin 13 Portugal Ambassadour had Audience 24 Scotch King at Burnt-Island 31 Men and Shipping ordered for reducing of Barbadoes Feb. 2. Hume Castle taken 4 G. Cromwel advanced from Edenburgh towards Sterling 19 Tamptallon surrendred March 4. Sir Henry Hyde Beheaded 9 Lord Saint Johns and Strickland Imbarqued for Holland 15 Maj. General Brown removed from Windsor to Ludlow Castle Prince of Orange his Funeral M. Tho. Coke of Grays-Inn Apprehended 18 He escaped from the Messengers at White-hall Act for removing Cavaliers continued Anno 1651. 25 Brown Bushel sentenc'd 29 Brown Bushel beheaded 30 M. Coke re-taken and committed to the Tower April 18 G. Blake set sail for reducing of Scilly May M. G. Harrison march'd Northward with his Forces 19 Peter Wright a Jesuit executed at Tyburn June 2 S. Mary and Agnes Islands in Scilly surrendred to the Parliam Cor. Castle in Guernsey assaulted but in vain 21 M. Love arraigned before the High-Court of Justice Jul. 5 M. Love sentenc'd 15 Reprieved for 28 days 17 S. James's Fair forbid 18 M. Pottâ—r and M. Gibbons arraigned before the High-Court of Justice 25 They were sentenc'd Inchigarvey in Scotl. surrendred to the English 27 Brunt-Island summon'd
28 Surrendred to the English S. John's Town surrendred Aug. 5 Scotch Army at Woodh 7 They entred England 8 Marched by Carlile 10 By Kendall 16 They forced their passage over at Warrington Bridge 22 Scotch Army at Worcester M. Love and M. Gibbons beheaded on Tower-Hill An Insurrect in Wales E. Darby landed at Weywater in Lancashire Sep. 3 E. Dar. defeat in Lancash 12. Scotch Army defeated the third time at Worcester 13 G. Cromwell returned to London Scotch Prisoners marched through London into Tuttle Fields 500 l. Sterling offered to any that should detect the Scotch King Oct. 2 King of Scots landed at New-haven in France 15 Forces Embarqued at Weymouth for reducing of Jersey E. Darby beh at Bolton Col. John Benbow shot to death at Shrewshery 16 17 Forces shipped at Chester and Liverpool for reducing the Isle of Man 18 They hoisted sail but driven by contrary Winds into Beumorris 19 Col. Hayn set sail with Forces for Jersey 21 King of Scots at Paris 22 Jersy Island taken 25 Sir Timothy Fetherstonhaugh beheaded at Chester 28 Forces design'd against the Isle of Man set sail for Beumor 29 Isle of Man surrendred Ald. Kenrick sworn L. Ma. of London Cornet Cast. in Guersey surrendred to the Parliament Nov. M. Gen. Massey sore wounded surrendred himself to the Countess of Stamford but the Lord Grey her son secur'd and sent him to London M. G. Middleton and L. G. David Lesley taken and secured The like several others of the Scots Nobility and Gentry at Ellet in Scotland Gen. Popham one of the English Admirals dyed 26 L. G. Ireton dyed at Limrick in Ireland 27 Col. Massey the Mayor of Worcester and others brought to London and secured in the Tower Dec. 17 Dutch Ambassadours came to Lond. 19 They had Audience Jan. 11 Barbadoes surrendred to the Parliament 15 M. Lilburn sentenced to banishment by the Parliament 30 An Act for execution of the Judgment given against him Mar. 11 M.S. Johns and M. Strickl sent Ambassadors from the Parliament into Hol. where they were several times affronted 13 Received at Rotterdam and conducted to the English-house Anno 1652. May 10 Master Henry Compton slain in a Duel near Putney by the Lord Shandoys 19 A Fight in the Downs betwixt the English and the Dutch 25 Sir George Ayscue returned from reducing the Plantations June 17 A great Fire in Glascow in Scotland 20 Much hurt done by Thunder at Church-Laiton in Cheshire 27 Holland Ambassadors craved Audience 29 Had it 30 Departed hence July Sir George Ayscue took sunk and dispersed thirty six Dutch Ships Aug. 16 Sir Geo. Ayscue fought the Dutch near Plymouth 31 C. Massey escaped from the Tower Septem 5 French Fleet beaten by the English under General Blake 6 Dunkirk taken by the Spaniard 19 Parliament Fleet consisting of 18 Sail set forth of Yarmouth to Convoy home the Merchants Ships who had put themselves under the Protection of the King of Denmark 24 Those Ships were demanded by the English 26 King of Dâ—nmark refused to deliver them 27 The Flâ—et returned for England 30 Antilop lost October 2 Portugal Ambassadours had Audience 15 The Fleet arrived at Burlington-Bay Mr. Bradshaw sent as Agent to the King of Denmark on the behalf of the Merchants November Master Thomas May dyed suddenly in the night 20 Dutch Fleet on the back of Godwin-Sands 29 General Blake worsted by the Dutch 30 Phoenix Frigot recovered from the Dutch February 18 19 20 A terrible Sea-Fight betwixt the English and the Dutch near the Isles of Wight Portland wherein the Dutch were worsted English Fleet in the Levant-Seas worsted by the Dutch Anno 1653. April 20 Parliament dissolved by the Army 30 A Council of State declared May 28 The English Fleet arrived from the Northwards in Plymouth Road. June 2 3 Another Sea-Fight between the English and Dutch who were worsted yet General Dean one of the English Admirals therein slain 10 M. Lilburn hearing of the change of Government returned into England without License 14 He sued to the General for Protection 15 He was secured in the Sheriff of London's House 16 Sent Prisoner to Newgate Jul. 4 New Elected Members met in the Council-Chamber at White-hall where the General made his Speech to them 13 M. Lilburn brought to Trial at the Sessions-b in the Old-Bayly 16 He put in his Exceptions to the Bill of Indictment the Sessions ended and so his Tryal was deferred till the next Sessions 20 General Assembly of the Scotch Kirk dispersed 29 30 Another bloody Sea-Fight betwixt the English and Dutch wherein their Admiral Van Trump was slain and his Fleet worsted Aug. 5 Chancery Voted down by the New Parl. 10 M. Lilburn brought again to his Tryal 20 M. Lilburn acquitted by his Jury but sent back to Newgate 26 Act for Marriages 27 M. Lilburn removed from Newgate to the Tower September 2. Londoners Petition the Parliament for continuance of Tythes Nov. 4 An Act for Redress of Mischiefs arising by Writs of Error and Writs of False Judgment 23 Dr. Wymberly a learned Divine and noble Friend of mine dyed 25 He was Inhum'd at Westm. Dec. 12 The second Parliament dissolved having sate about as many weeks as the former had done years 16 General Cromwell sworn Lord Protector 19 Proclaimed so in England 21 Proclamation made for continuing all persons in their Offices Jan. 19 An Ordinance declaring what Offences shall be adjudged Treason Another repealing the Acts and Resolves of Parliament touching subscribing the Engagement 20 Warm Blood Rained at Pool in Dorsetshire 31 Protector proclaimed in Ireland Feb. 8 He was magnificently Feasted at Grocers-Hall Mar. 15 Three Suns seen at Dublin in Ireland Anno 1654. April 5 Peace concluded with the Netherlands 26 Proclaimed June 9 Ordinance for Relief of Creditors and poor Prisoners 27 H. C. of Justice met in the painted Chamber 30 Ambassadour Whitlock arrived at Gravesend from Sweden July 6 Horse-Races inhibited H. C. of Justice sate in Westminster-Hall 9 Cavaliers again commanded out of London 10 M. Gerard beheaded on Tower-hill Don Pantaleon Sa beheaded likewise on Tower-hill M. Vowel executed at Charing-Cross August 21 Humphry Marston executed in Aldersgate Street 29 An Order for Ejecting Scandalous Ministers Sep. 3 A third Parliament met at Westminster 4 They began to sit 11 Souldiers authorized to exercise any Trade 12 The Recognition Oct. 6 G. Blake set sail from Plymouth 19 Col. Hammond buried Dec. 13 M. Bidle commiâ—ted to the Gatehouse 19 The Flâ—eâ— under General Pen set sail for Hispaniola Jan. 4 Col. Overton brought Prisoner to Lond. 16 Committed to the Tower 22 Parliament dissolv 29 G. Pen at Barbadoes Feb. 1 The Fleet together in Carlile Bay 12 A great Fire in Fleetstreet 26 Horse-Races again inhibited 27 L. Gray of Grooby Prisoner to Windsor Castle Mar. 1 An Insurrection intended about York 10 M. Wildman committed to the Tower 12 An Insurrection about Salisbury and some other parts 15 L. Tufton Prisoner
Chaplain promis'd fair 28 Gen. Monk at St. Alban's Febru 1 The Rump granted to him St. James's Park during their pleasure or rather their possession of it Their Army order'd to March forth of London to make way for the General 's Forces 2 A Mutiny at Somerset-house 3 Gen. Monk march'd into Lond. with his Army 9 He pull'd down the City Gates and Portcullises by order of the Rump and quarter'd his Army in London 10 Marched to White-hall but return'd soon after with his whole Forces and writ to the Rump to fill up the House c. 21 Secluded Memb. restor'd after which Sir Rob. Pye Maj. Fincher many others discharg'd from their Imprisonm the City order'd to make up their Gates Bonfires ringing of bells in most places in hope of a King and free Parliament Mar. 15 Bish. Wren enlarged 16 Parliam dissolv'd another Summon'd to be holden at Westminster the 15 of Appil 1660. Anno 1660. Apr. 9 Lambert escaped out of the Tower 14 His Majesties most Gracious Letters Declaration dated from Breda 21 Lambert proclaim'd Traitor 22. Taken near Daventry by the hands of Col. Ingoldsby 24 Brought to London and commit to the Tower 25 The Parliament met at Westminster May 1 His Majesties most Gracious Letters and Declaration to both Houses and to the L. G. Monk presented by Sr. J. Greenvil after which there followed many wholsome Resolves in order to his Maj. speedy return to his People who throughout the City and Suburbs express'd their joy by Bonfires Bells and Ordinance from the Tower 2. The like Gra. Letters c. presented to the L. Ma. Alder. and Com. Coun. of London by the L. Viscount Mordant and Sir J. Greenvil 3 L. Montague and the whole Fleet upon reading his Mâ—j Gracious Let. Declaration to them unanimously submitted 5 Easter T. adjourn'd till Quinq Pasch. being May the 8. 7 Charles the I. his Statue set up again in Guild-hall-yard Justices and Sheriffs c. in office April 25 1660. continued and to exercise their office in the Kings name 8 His Majesty with an Univer acclam most solemnly proclaim'd in Lon. and Westmin and so afterwards throughout his Dominions 9 The States Arms so called Order'd to be taken down and the Kings Arms set up in their stead 10 Spanish Prisoners in Chelsy Colledge discharged 11 Somerset-house and St. James's order'd to be quitted of all Lodgers c. 11 12 Ls. and Commons appointed to attend his Majesty began their journey Those from the City the like 14 Whitehall made ready for his Majesties reception His Majesty left Breda 15 He came to the Hague 16 Comm. from the L. and Commons and City of London had audience of his Majesty 23 Gen. Monk at Rochester His Majesty with his two Brothers embark't for England 25 They most happily landed at Dover and from thence went to Canterbury 28 Came to Rochester 29 Arriv'd at Whitehall and this Evening Crown'd the Solemnity of the day with incredible demonstrations of joy for his Majesties so miraculous Restauration June 1 His Majesty went to the House of L. and the D. of York and Glocester took their places there 7 Those Monsters of Men the Judges of the late Murther'd King summon'd by Proclamation to render themselves within 14 days 12 Dyed that Famous Mathematician Mr. Will. Oughtred 15 Commissions at Sea granted by his Majesty or his Highness the Duke of York before the first of May last past recalled 25 Sr. J. Robinson that Constant Royallist made Lieutenant of the Tower July 5 His Majesty Magnificently entertain'd at Guildhall in the City 11 A sad fire in Thred-needle-street 12 Dyed that eminent and most Faithful servant to his Majesty John Lord Culpeper Master of the Rolls c. George Monk created by His Majesty Duke of Albemarle c. in consideration of those signal Services performed by him in Restoring His Sacred Majesty and with him the three Kingdoms to that Tranquillity and happiness they now injoy 13 He took his Place in the House of Peers 18 Earl of St. Albans began his journey toward France 26 The L. Edward Montague who commanded the Fleet at His Maj. Restaur being for that other Eminent Serv. created by His Maj. E. of Sandwich c. took his Place also in the House of Peers 28 Marq. of Orm. the like as Earl of Brecknock Aug. 23 An Ambassador from Denmark 29 His Maj. assented to an Act amongst others for a perpetual Anniversary Thanksgiving on May 29 being the Day of His Majesties Nativity and Restauration So likewise to another for a Free and General Pardon Earl of Southampton made Lord High-Treasurer of England Sept. 10 Peace with Spain proclaimed 13 Parliam adjourn'd till November the 6. An Act for disbanding the Army c. Prince de Ligne Ambassador from Spain came to London Henry Duke of Glocester that unparallell'd Prince departed this Life 20 Bishop of London Translated to Canterbury 23 His Majesty with the Duke of York went to meet their Illustrious Sister Mary Princess of Orange Oct. 9 The Regicides Indicted at Hicks-hall 10 Their Tryals began at the Old-Bayly 13 Thomas Harrison one of them Executed according to Law at Charing-Cross 15 Mr. John Carew another Executed in the same place and manner 16 J. Cook and Hugh Peters that Belweather of Sedition executed in the same Place and manner 17 Tho. Scot Greg. Clement Adrian Scroop and J. Jones executed in the same place and manner 19 Dan. Axtel the like at Tyburn Francis Hacker hanged only at Tyburn also 27 His Majesty went to meet his Mother the Queens Majesty Nov. 2 His Maj. return'd with his Royal Mother to Whitehal after her 19 years absence thence with whom came the Illustrious Princess Henrietta her Daughter and Prince Ed. brother to the Prince Elector Palatine 6 Lords and Commons their recess being ended met again in Parliament 8 Council for Trade first met at Mercers-hall 16 Robert sometimes Maj. Gen. Overton Committed to the Tower for Treason 22 Mr. J. sometimes Sir J. Lenthal Committed to the Tower Dec. 4 Earl of Argyle sent for Scotland 8 The Assurance Frigate over-set 24 The Illustrious Mary Princess of Orange dyed General Middleton for Scotland 29 Parl. Dissolv'd and afterwards the Roy. Corps of Mary Prin. of Orange inter'd in Hen. 7. Chappel Jan. 1 Parliament met in Scotland 2 Qu. Mother with the Illustrious Princess Henrietta Maria began their journey for France 6 Venner and his Phanatique Proselytes Rebelled but dispersed 8 Sir Arthur Hazlerig dyed in the Tower 9 The Phanatiques again in Arms but all dispers'd Kill'd or taken amongst which Venner their Seditious Ringleader 17 Venner and 19 more of them arraign'd 19 Venner and Hodgkin hang'd and quarter'd in Coleman-street Oxman and Prichard hang'd at Woodstreet end in Cheapside 21 Nine more of them executed in several parts of the City 25 Solemn League and Covenant Rescinded in Scotland Queen Mother and her Highness the Princess Henrietta