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
brought to London by Sir Hugh Middleton from Ware Moorfields made into Walks LAdy Arabella died in the Tower date Sep. 17. Sir Thomas Overbury poysoned For which E. of Somerset and his Lady arraigned and condemned and Sir Gervis Elvis Lieutenant of the Tower Mrs. Turner and divers others Executed Peace concluded this year between the Spaniard and the Duke of Savoy date Nov. 3. PRince Charles Created Prince of Wales date Dec. 6. Archbishop of Spalato arrived in England date Mar. 4. King James his progress into Scotland date Sep. 5. KIng James returned from Scotland date Jan. 29. Doctor William Butler the famous Physician of Cambridge died Ferdinando the Second Elected Emperor The Destruction of the Spanish Army sent against the Venetians date Oct. 29. SIr Walter Rawleigh beheaded date Nov. 3. Synod of Dort began date 18 Comet seen in Engl. before the Death of Q. Ann. date Dec. 16. A Declaration tolerating Sports on the Sabbath day date Apr. 19. SYnod of Dort ended date Mar. 3. Queen Anne died at Hampton Court P. Charles of Spain Crowned King of Portugal The Bohemians Austrians and Hungarians rebel against the Emperor date Jul. 17. BErnard Calvert of Andover went from Southwark to Callis this day and back again the same Peace with France Palatine of the Rhine styled King of Bohemia The French King's Subjects rebel against him date Jan. 20. A Parliament assembled in which the Lord Chancellor Bacon was outed and sent to the Tower G. Abbot Archbishop of Canterbury casually killed a Keeper in Bramshil Park date Mar. 30. ARchbishop of Spalato commanded to leave the Realm within twenty days English Treat with the Spaniards for the Restitution of the Palatinate date Feb. 17. Prince Charles embarks for Spain date May 7. Arrived there Peace between his Holiness and the King of Spain upon condition of restoring the Valtolin to his Holiness date Sep. 17. PRince left Spain date Octo. 5. Arrived at Portsmouth date 6 Entred London date 26 The fatal Vespers at Black-fryers date Mar. 13. King James enters into a War for the Recovery of the Palatinate This year Pope Gregory being dead Urban the VIII was chosen Pope THe Marriage with Franoe accorded Count Mansfield Shipwracked Amboyna's bloody Cruelty The Siege of Bredah date Mar. 27. KIng James died at Theobalds King Charles Proclaimed date 17 A great Plague at London whereof died 35417. King James removed to Denham House date May 1. A Match concluded between our King and the Daughter of France soon after which the Lady Henrietta Maria sets forth on her Journey towards England from Paris to Amiens date Jun. 8. King Charles calls his first Parliament date 14 King James Intombed at Westminster date 23 K. Charles's Royal Consort lands at Dover date 23 Marriage consummated at Canterbury date 27 Marriage declared at Whitehal King and Queen remove to Hampton-Court Doct. Montague questioned by the Parliament date Jul. 11. Parliament adjourned to Oxford date Aug. 1. Met at Oxford House of Commons in the Divinity-School date 7 Dissolved Michaelmas Term adjourned to Reading because of the Plague date Oct. 8. Cadiz Voyage date Feb. 2. King Charles the First Crowned at Westminster date 6 Parliament meet at Westminster Earl of Arundel committed but soon releas'd A League with Denmark Sweden and the States against Spain Williams Bishop of Lincoln Lord Keeper of the Great Seal displac't date 11. 17. Two Conferences at York-house about Arminian Tenets date Mar. 1. DUke of Buckingham charged with High Treason by the Earl of Bristol date 8 Makes his Defence but was Sequestred the Lords House Sir John Elliot and Sir Dudley Diggs committed to the Tower but soon released date 15 Parliament dissolved Wars Proclaimed by the French against the English Earl of Arundel confined to his House Earl of Bristol sent to the Tower date Aug. 17. King of Denmark routed by Tilly. Sir Francis Bacon Visc. of St. Albans died date Jun. 27. DUke of Buckingham Imbarked for the Isle of Rhee from Portsmouth date Jul. 21. Proclaimed his Manifesto date 23 Landed at the Isle date Aug. St. Martins Fort besieged date Sep. 20. S. Jo. Burroughs slain by a shot date Oct. 19. S. Martins Fort relieved by Marshal Schomberg Duke raised the Siege defeated and many Noble Englishmen slain Rochellers besieged by the Duke of Guise crave Aid of the English date Mar. 17. Parliament Convened at Westminster wherein the Petition of Right was granted by the King date Jul. 29. Parliament adjourned till the Twentieth of October and by Proclamation to January the Twentieth following date May 8. EArl of Denbigh set sail for the Relief of Rochel but failed date 13 Charles-Iames the first Son of King Charles the First born at Greenwich Stoadt an English Garison rendred to the Imperialists date Jun. 24 Doctor Lamb murthered in the Streets of London date 26 The City fined for Dr. Lambs death 6000 l. date 17 A Remonstrance with a Bill of Subsidies presented His Majesty date Jul. 26. Parliament Prorogued till October the Twentieth next Earl of Marlborough removed from his Office of Lord Treasurer Sir Richard Weston preferred Sir Thomas Wentworth Created a Baron Another Fleet designed for Rochel commanded by the Duke of Buckingham date Aug. 23. Duke of Buckingham basely murthered at Portsmouth by John Felton a discontented Officer date Sep. 8. The Fleet sail for Rochel from Portsmouth commanded by the Earl of Lindsey date 25 Duke of Buckingham's Funeral date Oct. 18. The Relief of Rochel attempted but unsuccessful by reason of contrary winds Rochel surrendred and called Borgo Maria. date Oct. 20. Parliament adjourned till January the Twentieth date Nov. 19. John Felton hanged at Tyburn his body carried to Portsmouth and there hanged in Chains for murthering the Duke of Buckingham date Jan. 20. The Parliament adjourned till the second of March following date Mar. 2. Dissolved date 18 Prince Charles-Iames died THe Marquess Huntly and others proclaimed Rebels in Scotland fly into England William Herbert Earl of Pembroke Lord Steward of the Kings houshold dies date Apr. 14. Peace with France concluded date May 20. Proclaimed date July 10. An Uproar in Fleetstreet upon a Rescue of one Billingham sometime a Captain at the Isle of Rhee from an Arrest by certain Templers Sir Robert Anstruther sent Embassador to the Emperour date May 29. THe Kings second Son born at whose Birth a remarkable Star appear'd at Noon-day date Jun. 27. Baptis'd at St. James's by Bishop Laud by the Name of Charles after K. Ch. 2. Dr. Leighton a Scot for a seditious Pamphlet intituled Sions Plea censured to have his Nose slit his Ears cropt and his Forehead branded which soon after was inflicted date Nov. 27. Peace with Spain proclaim'd date Mar. 11. Earl of Essex married to Mrs. Elizabeth Pawlet Prince Charles committed to the Care of the Countess of Dorset date Mar. 5. EArl of Castlehaven arraigned Beheaded on Tower-hill Sir Giles Alington Censured Lady Mary born SIgismund K. of Poland died St. Paul's
for the King date 18 A Treaty began at Oxford date 24 Radnor surrendred date 31 The Stream of Isis at Oxford turned into the old Channel date Jun. 2. Caâ—narvan surrendred by the Lord Byron date 9 Ludlow delivered date 10 Berstal the like date 17 A Cessation of Arms at Oxford date 22 The Treaty there ended date 24 Oxford and Farrington surrendred date Jul. 9. The Duke of York's Servants discharged date 15 Prince Rupert went for France and Prince Maurice for the Hague date 16 〈◊〉 Close surrendred date 22 Worcester the like date 24 The Princess Henrietta conveyed from Oatlands by the Lady Dalkeith date 28 Wallingford Castle surrendred date 31 Gothridge the like Pendennis yielded Conway taken by storm date Aug. 8. The True Great Seal of England broken and defaced Scots sold the King for 200000 l. date 12 Sir I. Stowel committed Prisoner to Ely house date 19 Ragland surrendred date Sep. 14. The Earl of Essex died at Essex House date 16 Scilly Island and Castle surrendred date Oct. 10. Dunkirk surrendred to the French date Oct. 22. The Earl of Essex's Funeral date 26 Denbigh Castle surrendred date Nov. 12. General Fairfax triumphantly marched to London date Feb 1. The Scotch Army marched into Scotland having received their money for the King date 12 Berwick quitted by the Scots date 17 King Charles brought prisoner to Holmby date Mar. 14. The Prince of Orange aged 63 years died of a Fever date May 31. MOntross commanded by the King to lay down Arms till his Majesties further Pleasure date Jun. 4. The King taken from Holmby by Cornet Joyce and carried to Childersley date 8 Thence to Newmarket date 24 To Royston date Jul. 1. To Hatfield date 3 To Windsor date 5 To Caversham where the Prince Elector visited him date 11 To Maidenhead where his Royal Highness the Duke of York dined with him date 13 The Town and Castle of Pembroke surrendred to Cromwel upon Articles date 22 To Latimer date 30 Thence to Stoke The City declared against the Army date Aug. 7. The Army marched into London where the Forts and Outworks were slighted date 14 The King at Oatlands date 23 The King dined at Sion House date 24 Thence to Hampton Court date Nov. 11. The King escaped into the Isle of Wight from Hampton Court but was kept Prisoner by Col. Hammond in Carisbroke Castle date Jan. 30. Voted that no further Addresses be made to the King date Feb. 10. Captain Burleigh murdered at Winton date 14 Judge Jenkins brought to the Bar where he denied the Power of the Court. date Apr. 9. A Great rising of the Apprentices of London in behalf of the King date 13 Poyer shot to death as by his Lot cast betwixt Powel and Langhorn date 20 His Royal Highness the Duke of York escaped from St. James's in womans Apparel date 30 Berwick surpriz'd by Sir Marmaduke Langdale date May 6. Chepstow taken by surrender for the King date 17 The men of Surrey petitioning for an Accomodation with the King are set upon by the Soldiers and many of them slain date 24 The Kentish Gentry rise for the King date 25 Carlisle taken by Sir Philip Musgrave date 27 Part of the Navy revolted from the Parliament Tenby surrendred date 31 Maidstone Fight date Jun. 1. Petitioners from Kent serv'd as those of Surrey date 2 Pontefract Castle surprized date 6 The L. Goring at Stratford-Bow with his Forces date 13 Colchester being-seized on by the King's Friends was summoned by Fairfax date 30 Votes for no further Addresses to the King nulled date Jul. 7. Francis L. Villiers Brother to the present D. of Bucks slain at Kingston upon Thames date Aug. 9. Tinmouth Castle revolted to the King date 17 The Scotch Army under D. Hamilton deâ—â—ated date 27 Colchester surrendred and the Inhabitants fined 14000 l. date 29 Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle were shot to death date Sep. 19. The Treaty began in the Isle of Wight date Oct. 29. Rainsborough slain date Nov. 27. The Treaty in the Isle of Wight broken off date Dec. 1. The King taken away from the Isle of Weight and carried to Hurst Castle date 5 The Kings Concessions voted satisfactory date 6 Members imprisoned and secluded by the Army date 21 The King brought to Winton date 23 Thence to Farnham To Windsor date 29 Major Pitcher shot to death in St. Paul's Church-yard date Jan. 4. Supream Authority voted to be in the House of Commons date 6 An Ordinance engrossed and read for the King's Tryal date 9 A pretended High-Court of Justice proclaim'd Voted that Writs should no longer run in the King's Name date 16 Hillary Term adjourned date 19 Major General Brown sent Prisoner to Windsor The King brought from Windsor to St. Jameses date 20 The King brought before the pretended High-Court of Justice the first time date 22 The King brought the second time date 23 The third time date 27 Sentenced to death by that bold Traytor John Bradshaw date 30 Most barbarously murthered at his own door about two a Clock in the Afternoon Charles the Second began his Reign from the same day date Feb. 1. The Lord Capel escaped from the Tower King Charles II's Proclamation for King dated Feb. 1. 1648. date 2 The L. Capel retaken and sent back date 3 Charles the Second proclaim'd in Scotland An Act for the Tryal of the L. Capel c. date 5 The House of Lords voted useless and dangerous date 6 The Kingly Office voted unnecessary and burthensome date 7 The King's Body removed to Windsor date 9 There intombed date 10 Humphrey Marston slew three Messengers that were sent to apprehend him The pretended High-Court of Justice sat at Westminster in Tryal of Duke Hamilton c. date Feb. 13. A new Stamp for Coin date 14 A Council of State erected date 15 The Earl of Holland sent for Mr. Beaumont executed date 16 Charles the Second proclaim'd in Ireland date 21 Earl of Warwick put by from his Command of the Navy date Mar. 6. D. Hamilton E. of Holland L. Capel L. Goring and Sir J. Owen sentenced to die date 8 Earl of Norwich and Sir J. Owen reprieved date 9 Duke Hamilton Earl of Holland and Lord Capel beheaded date 31 Pontefract Castle surrendred date Apr. 1. ALderman Reynolds imprison'd and put out of his Mayoralty for not proclaiming the Act against Kingly Government date 29 Lockier shot to death in St. Paul's Church-yard date May. 3. Dorislaus slain in Holland date 18 The Levellers surprized at Burford and Col. Thomson slain date 30 Alderman Andrews proclaimed the Act for abolishing Kingly Government date Jun. 26. Cromwel being made Gen. marched into Scotl. date Jan. 4. The Powder Blow in Tower Street date Apr. 26. COl Poyse shot to death in Covent Garden date 29 Montross defeated in Scotland date May 3. Taken Prisoner by the Laird of Aston date 20 Brought to Edenborough and sentenced date 21 Barbarously murthered date Jun. King Charles II.
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
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
Earl of Sandwich His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary in the Court of Spain arrived in the same quality at Lisbon to that Crown to mediate a Peace between Portugal and Spain The Duke of Monmouth arrived at Paris from England date 31 His Majesty was pleased to declare in Council for the better regulating of the affairs of His Kingdom That certain standing Committees of His Honourable Privy-Council for business should be established 1. For Foreign Affairs 2. For the Admiralty and Navy 3. For Trade and His Plantations beyond Sea 4. For Grievances date Feb. 6. The Parliament met according to their Adjournment and Re-adjourned till the tenth instant date 10 The Parliament met again according to their last Adjournment date 11 The Count de Donah Ambassador Extraordinary from Sweden made his publick Entry date 12 This day was proclaimed in London and Westminster the late Peace with Spain concluded at Madrid May the thirteenth last date 13 Peace concluded between Spain and Portugal by the Mediation of the Earl of Sandwich Ambassador Extraordinary from His Majesty of England date Mar. 3. Was happily launched at Deptford in presence of His Majesty a large Ship designed to carry One hundred and six Guns named Charles the Second date 10 This day in consideration of the humble Address of the Commons in Parliament His Majesty issued out His Proclamation for putting the Laws in Execution against Recusants and the unlawful Assemblies of Nonconformists date 25 SEveral Apprentices of the City of London and other idle persons joyning abusing the Liberty given them these Easter Holidays tumultuously got together under the notion of pulling down Houses of ill fame about the Suburbs of which several were seized on and put in custody date Apr. 4. Eight of those persons that were taken in that Riot in the last Easter Holidays were this day Indicted of High Treason and Rebellion at Justice-Hall in the Old-Bailey and found guilty date 7 Arrived in the Downs Sir John Harman with the Squadron of His Majesty's Ships under his Command from the West-Indies date 18 A sudden Fire broke out in the Bridge-Town at the Barbado's which in short time consumed the most part of that Town date 24 The Duke of Ormond Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Imbarked at Dublin for England date 25 And this day the Earl of Ossory was sworn Lord Deputy of Ireland during his absence date May 6. The Duke of Ormond arrived at Whitehall date 9 This day His Majesty being present in the House of Lords was pleased to give His Royal Assent to several Bills after which the Parliament Adjourned till the eleventh of August next coming Four of the persons concerned in the tumult in Easter Holidays last being sentenced as Traytors were this day hanged drawn and quartered at Tyburn date 18 The Ministers of the State of England and of the States General of the United Provinces attended his most Christian Majesty at Paris with the Ratification of the Treaty concluded between that Crown and Spain which was mutually exchanged by them date 22 Sir John Vaughan this day took his place in the Common-Pleas at Westminster-Hall as Lord Chief Justice date Jun. 12. Died at Whitehall Charles Viscount Fitz-Harding Treasurer of His Majesty's Houshold Arrived at Whitehall Sir William Temple His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary at Aix la Chappelle date 13 Sir Thomas Clifford made Treasurer of His Majesty's Houshold and the Right Honourable the Lord Newport advanced to be Comptroller of His Majesty's Houshold date 18 Sir John Trevor arrived from his Ambassy in France date 22 His Majesty his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert went this day for Sheerness to view the Fortifications there date 23 From thence His Majesty and Royal Highness arrived in the Downs this day to take a view of His Majesty's Fleet riding there under the Command of Sir Thomas Allen. date 24 Who this day with the Fleet under his Command sailed out of the Downs to the Westward date 25 His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehall date Jul. 1. This day Francis Lord Newport was sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 2 The Earl of Manchester had the honour to entertain His Majesty his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert at a Dinner at his House at Waltham date 3 From thence His Majesty and Royal Highness c. went for Hampton-Court and to London the same day His Majesty issued forth His Proclamation declaring His Pleasure That the Parliament should Adjourn themselves from August the eleventh next till Nov. the tenth following date 6 His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness honoured the Countess of Devon with His Presence at Dinner at her House at Rochampton Thence to Hampton-Court date 7 Returned to Whitehall date 29 Was launched at Bristol a stout Frigat of 1100. Tuns named the Edgar date Aug. 3. Sir Daniel Harvey set forward on his Ambussy for Constantinople date 11 This day the Parliament according to their Adjournment of the ninth of May last met at Westminster and Re-adjourned themselves in pursuance of His Majesty's Proclamation till the tenth of November next date 17 Mounsieur Colbert Ambassador from His most Christian Majesty made his publick Entry date 20 Sir Thomas Allen with his Fleet under his Conduct sailed by Plimouth towards the Mediterranean date 31 His Royal Highness went for Dover date Sep. 3. His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness his Highness Prince Rupert departed for Bagshot date 6 And this day they arrived at Windsor and back the same night to Bagshot having offered in St. George his Church according to the Statutes of the Order date 10 His Majesty and Royal Highness Prince Rupert c. from Bagshot to Portsmouth And date 12 This day returned to Whitehall date 19 The Duke of Monmouth in Hide-Park was placed by His Majesty in the Command of Captain of His Life Guard of Horse void by the Resignation of the Lord Gerrard of Brandon date 17 Seignior Pietro Moccenigo Ambassador from the State of Venice made his publick Entry date 18 A Proclamation signifying His Majesty's pleasure That the Parliament should adjourn from the tenth of Nov. next till the first of March next coming date 19 The Earl of Sandwich came to Portsmouth from his Ambassys Extraordinary to Spain and Portugal date 29 Sir John Trevor by the Resignation of Sir William Morrice was sworn one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State Sir Thomas Allen with His Majesty's Fleet came before Algiers date 30 His Majesty accompanied with His Royal Highness c. went for New-Market date Octo. 3. At Ipswich on His way to Harwich date 5 Returned to Ipswich and the same day to New-Market date 13 His Royal Highness returned to Whitehall date 17 And this day His Majesty returned to Whitehall date 31 His Majesty again to New-Market date Nov. 3. Returned to Whitehall date 10 Both Houses of Parliament met at Westminster according to their Adjournment and in obedience to His Majesty's Proclamation of September eighteenth
adjourned till the first of March next coming date Dec. 18. His Majesty set out His Proclamation for the Proroguing of the Parliament from the first of March next the time of their Adjournment till Octob. nineteenth next following date 22 Was launched at Portsmouth a Frigat named the New Nonsuch date Jan. 13. Her Royal Highness was safely delivered of a Daughter date 15 And this day Christened by the name of Henrietta date Mar. 1. The Parliament met and were Prorogued according to Proclamation till October nineteenth next date 8 His Majesty and Royal Highness c. went to New-Market date 12 Returned to Whitehall date Apr. 4. CAme to St. Hellens Road Sir Thomas Allen from the Streights date 5 This day arrived at London the Prince of Tuscany date May 1. His Highness the Prince of Tuscany arrived at Cambridge date 3 Thence to Oxford date 31 This Evening His Majesty and his Royal Highness were entertained at Supper by the Prince of Tuscany at St. Albans House in St. James's Fields date Jun. 1. This day the Prince of Tuscany took his leave and departed for Holland date 2 And in his way was pleased to give a visit to the Duke of Albemarle at his House at Newhall date 9 John Earl of Tweddel was admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date Jul. 7. The Earl of Winchelsea arrived from his Ambassy at Constantinople date 9 This day the University of Oxford with great solemnity took the possession of that magnificent Structure the New Theatre being the benefaction of his Grace Gilbert Sheldon Lord Arch-bishop of Canterbury date 10 The Sea about Weymouth was observed this day to ebb and flow seven times between six and nine in the morning date 16 Died the Earl of Berkshire date 20 Interred at Westminster Abby Prince George of Denmark having lately arrived in England was this day conducted to His Majesty The Lord Roberts Lord Lieutenant of Ireland arrived at Dublin Sir Thomas Allen set sail from Portsmouth with his Squadron for the Streights date 22 The Lord Howard imbarqued at Plimouth on his Ambassy from His Majesty to the Emperor of Morocco date 30 His Majesty with his Highness went down the River for Sheerness date Aug. 1. Returned to Whitehall date 5 The University of Oxford upon the Resignation of Gilbert Sheldon Lord Arch-bishop of Canterbury Elected the Duke of Ormond their Chancellor date 17 The Count Guldenlack Ambassador Extraordinary from Denmark made his publick Entry date 20 Had his publick Audience date 30 His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness and Prince Rupert c. went for Southampton date 31 Died at Colombe in France Henrietta Maria Queen-Mother of England Sir Thomas Allen arrived before Algiers with His Majesty's Fleet under his Command the Algerines refusing satisfaction to his demands date Sept. 1. Died at his House at Horsley in Surry Sir Edward Nicholas late one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State date 6 Sir Thomas Allen declares War against the Algerines date 18 His Majesty and his Royal Highness c. returned from Southampton to Whitehall date 28 This day the Merchants of London met for the first time in the new built Royal Exchange date 30 Was Launched at Portsmouth a stout and large Ship designed to carry One hundred Guns called the St. Michael date Oct. 11. Arrived at Deal the Nonsuch Ketch having been endeavouring to find out a North-West Passage date 19 This day both Houses of Parliament met at Westminster according to their Prorogation The Earl of Lauderdale His Majesty's Commissioner for Scotland being arrived at Edenburgh this day rid in state to the Parliament House date Nov. 7. Was performed at St. Dennis in France the solemn Funeral Service for the Queen-Mother of England date 15 Died at St. James's the Lady Henrietta Daughter to their Royal Highnesses date 16 Was made publick in Edenburgh An Act asserting His Majesty's Supremacy over all Persons in all Causes Ecclesiastical c. date Dec. 8. Was likewise published in Scotland an Act for the Naturalization of Strangers of the Protestant Religion that should bring their Estates or set up new Works and Manufactures amongst them date 11 The Parliament of England was Prorogued by Commission till the fourteenth of Feb. next date 24 This night was taken by the Head Bailiff of Westminster that notorious Highway Robber Claude de Val formerly proscribed date Jan. 4. This day died at his Apartment in the Cock-Pit the Duke of Albemarle Captain General of His Majesty's Forces The sad news of which being brought together with the Garter His Majesty to express the great value he had for the memory and incomparable merits of that Great Person was pleased to return the Garter to his Son the Earl of Torrington now Duke of Albemarle and to declare That he should succeed his Father in Gentleman of the Bed-Chamber and of the Lord Lieutenant of the Country of Devon And that as the last mark of His Majesty's gratitude to the memory of the deceased His Majesty would Himself take care for his Funeral to be celebrated with a solemnity such as might become the glorious things he did in the service of the Crown date 5 Aubrey de Vere Earl of Oxford sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 18 Departed the Lord Viscount Falconbridge on his Ambassy Extraordinary to the Princes of Italy date 21 This day was publickly executed at Tyburn Claude du Val to the great grief of the women date 23 Died at the Cock-Pit the Dutchess of Albemarle date Feb. 3. The Earl of Lauderdale arrived at Whitehall from Scotland Serjeant Littleton sworn one of the Barons of the Exchequer date 14 The Parliament met again at Westminster according to their Prorogation date 28 This day was Interred the Body of the late Dutchess of Albemarle in Henry the Seventh's Chappel at Westminster date Apr. 10. JOhn Lord Berkley Lord Lieutenant of Ireland began his journey towards his charge date 11 His Majesty being present in His House of Peers was pleased to give His Royal Assent to several Bills whereof one was An Act against Conventicles and Nonconformists After which the Parliament Adjourned till the twenty fourth of October next date 21 The Lord Berkley Lord Lieutenant of Ireland entred upon the possession of Government date 25 The Duke of Monmouth admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 30 This day the solemn Funeral of George Duke of Albemarle set forward from Somerset-House towards the Abby at Westminster with extraordinary order pomp and magnificence date May 15. This day His Majesty and his Royal Highness parted from Whitehall and the next day came to Dover date 16 And this morning landed there her Royal Highness the Dutchess of Orleance date Jun. 15. The Right Honourable Henry Earl of Ogle sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Council date 20 Died at St. Clou in France her Royal Highness the Dutchess of Orleance His Majesty's Sister date Jul. 25. Mr. Nower the Herald
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
Lord Chancellor and deliver it to Sir Heneage Finch His Majesty's Attorney General with the title of Lord-Keeper date 21 This Evening arrived at Dover her Royal Highness with the Dutchess of Modena her Mother being at the same time met by his Royal Highness the Duke of York in order to the consummation of their Marriage date 26 His Majesty went in His Barge down the River of Thames to meet their Royal Highnesses who together arrived at Whitehall the same day date Dec. 8. His Majesty was pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood on Captain Richard Munday for his good service in regaining St. Helena date 12 Likewise on Captain Robert Robinson Captain of the Monmouth Frigat date Jan. 7. The Parliament met again at Westminster according to their Prorogation His Majesty was pleased to be in the House of Lords and make a gracious Speech to them date Feb. 9. The Treaty of Peace concluded between His Majesty and the States General of the United Provinces was this day signed by His Majesty's Commissioners and by the Marquess Del Fresno Ambassador extraordinary from the Crown of Spain to His Majesty on the part of the said States commissioned by them thereto date 24 The Parliament was this day Prorogued till the tenth of November next date 28 The Peace with Holland publickly Proclaimed in London and Westminster date Apr. 13. THe Earl of Mulgrave Elected into the Order of the Garter date 27 Launched at Harwich a stout third Rate Frigat named the Harwich date May 10. Sir Leoline Ienkins and Sir Joseph Williamson His Majesty's late Plenipotentiarys at Cologne arrived this day at Whitehall from thence date 20 The Heer 's Van Reed Van Beuninghan and Van Haren Ambassadors Extraordinary from the States General of the United Provinces to His Majesty made their Entry through London His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness c. went for Windsor with the whole Court date 27 Robert Earl of Sunderland admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date Jun. 15. His Majesty and his Royal Highness arrived at Portsmouth from Windsor The battel of Saniein between the French and the Confederates date Jul. 10. The Earl of Peterborough sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 15 The Duke of Monmouth upon the Resignation of the Duke of Buckingham was Elected Chancellor of Cambridge date Aug. The Battle of Seneff in which the Prince of Aurange remained Master of the Field date Sep. 1. His Majesty and the whole Court returned to Whitehall from Windsor date 11 Henry Earl of St. Albans having resigned into His Majesty's hand the Staff as Lord Chamberlain His Majesty was pleased to deliver it to Henry Earl of Arlington Sir Joseph Williamson made one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State date 22 His Majesty by His Proclamation farther Prorogued the Parliament from the tenth of November next till April thirteenth next after date Nov. 1. The Parliament met and according to a Proclamation of the two and twentieth of September was Prorogued to the thirteenth of April in the year insuing date Dec. 4. The Earl of Strafford admitted of His Majesty's Privy-Council date 18 His Majesty having been pleased at His Entertainment at Guildhall in the City of London the twenty ninth of October last to accept of the Freedom of the City by the hands of Sir Thomas Player their Chamberlain This day the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen waited upon His Majesty at Whitehall and humbly presented Him with the Copy of the Freedom of the City in a Box of massie Gold the Seal thereof hanging in a Golden Box set over with Diamonds to a considerable value date Jan. 10. Her Royal Highness was happily brought to Bed of a Daughter and christned by the name of Catharina Laura date Mar. 4. Four Tripoli men of War burnt in the Port of Tripoli by Sir John Narborough date Apr. 13. THe Parliament met again after the time of Prorogation expir'd date Jun. 9. The Parliament by reason of a difference between the two Houses upon an Appeal of Dr. Shirly to the House of Lords against Sir John Fag Prorogued to the thirteenth of October following date Aug. 10. A Hurricane at Barbados which destroy'd at Sea eight Ships and Ketches and at land 300 Houses and above 200 persons date Sep. 3. The whole Town of Northampton very near burnt down to the ground by an accidental fire date Oct. 13. The Parliament met date Nov. 23. Prorogued again till the fifteenth of February in the year following date 27 A Proclamation for the Trade of the Plantations date Dec. 15. Sir Leolin Ienkins His Majesty's Plenipotentiary for the Treaty at Nimegin took his leave in order to his journey date 19 Heneage Lord Finch Baron of Daventry and Lord-Keeper of the Great Seal of England delivering up the Seal to His Majesty receiv'd it immediately back again with the Title of Lord High-Chancellor of England date Dec. 22. Two Proclamations about the Trade at Algiers and Sea-briefs date Dec. 29. A Proclamation against Coffee-Houses date Jan. 3. News of a Rising of the Indians in Virginia headed by one Bacon date 7 A Proclamation against Libellers date 8 A Proclamation for the continuance of Coffee-Houses till the 24th of June following date 22 Henry Lord Bishop of London sworn of His Majesty's Privy-Council date 23 The Lady Mary and the Lady Ann confirmed by the Dean of the Chapel at Whitehall date Apr. 28. COnde in Flanders taken by the French King's Forces date May. 9. His Excellency Monsieur Courtin arrived here in Quality of Ambassador Extraordinary from the Most Christian King date May 26. Also Buchain date Jun. 2. A Naval Victory gain'd by the Duke of Vivonne before Palermo over the Spanish and Dutch Fleets date Sep. 9. Philipsburg after a long siege by the Imperialists surrendred upon Articles to Prince Herman of Baden date Feb. 15. Both Houses met according to their Prorogation from the 22d of November last past date 16 The Sieur de Cross Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of Sleswick Holstein had his Audience of His Majesty date Mar. 17. Valenciennes taken by the French date Apr. 5. The Count de Maurice Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of Savoy had his Audience date 11 An Ingagement between the Prince of Orange and the Duke of Orleans at Mount Cassel The Town of Cambray taken by the French and some few days after the Cittadel c. Also the Town of St. Omer date 14 The Count de Bergerick Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Spain had Audience of His Majesty date 16 Both Houses after the Signing of Ten Bills adjourned to the 21st of May following date 21 Henry Duke of Newcastle and Thomas Earl of Danby High-Treasurer of England elected into the most noble Order of the Garter date May 2. A Proclamation for the Parliaments meeting in a full House at the time last appointed date 11 News of a sharp Engagement between the French and the Dutch at Tabago
15 The Earl of Danby rendred himself to the Black Rod. date 16 Brought before the Lords Bar who committed him to the Tower date 17 The House of Commons ordered Articles to be drawn up against the Earl of Danby by a Committee of ten Members date 21 The King dissolved his Privy-Council and made another consisting of only thirty Five Commissioners for the Treasury and seven Commissioners for the Admiralty date 23 Sir Gilbert Gerrard Sir Thomas Player Collonel Birch and Collonel Whitley are appointed Commissioners to disband the Army date 24 Mr. Reading is tryed at the King's-Bench-Bar upon Bedlow's Accusation for endeavouring to corrupt the King's Evidence is brought in Guilty sentenced to stand in the Pillory to pay a hundred pound Fine and to suffer a whole years Imprisonment date 25 Earl of Danby put in his Answer and Plea to the Impeachment of the Commons against him date 27 The Seditious Commons vote the D. of York to be the Ground of the Papists Designs date 28 Sir William Andrews sent to the Tower a Prisoner date May 3. Dr. Sharp Arch-Bishop of St. Andrews in Scotland was most barbarously murthered in his Coach by twelve assassinates date 5 The Commons Vote the Earl of Danby's Pardon Illegal and void His Majesty sent to the House of Commons to wish them to secure the Fleet proceed in the discovery of the Plot and Trial of the Lords in the Tower date 6 The Commons Voted that an Address be made to His Majesty about the Duke of Lauderdale date 8 Mr. Harcourt the Priest sent to Newgate date 10 The Commons appointed a Committee to inquire into the fires about London and Westminster date 11 The Commons in an Address to His Majesty declare their resolution to stand by His Majesty with their Lives and Fortunes But notwithstanding this most audaciously presume the same day to order a Bill to be brought in to disinherit His Royal Brother the Duke of York Both Houses agree upon a Committee of twelve Lords and twenty four Commoners to consider of the Methods and Circumstances of the Trial of the Lords in the Tower date 20 Mr. Pepis and Sir Anthony Dean committed to the Tower by the House of Commons date 27 The Parliament Prorogued to the Fourteenth of August date 29 A rebellion broke out in the West of Scotland where they proclaimed the Covenant and put forth a Declaration some of the chief were Robert Hamilton Patton Balfour Haxton c. some of which were the Assassinates of the Arch-Bishop of St. Andrews date Jun. 5. Several Priests sent back into the County who were condemned to be executed One Mr. Nevil lately come from Portugal was discovered by Otes in Whitehall and thereupon committed to the Gatehouse date 5 Sir John Narborough from the Streights arrives at Plimouth with fifteen Sail. date 9 The Marquis D' Auronches Ambassador from Portugal had his Audience of the King at Whitehall date 10 Sir John Narborough arrived at the Spithead date 13 Mr. Whitebread Fenwick Gaven Turner and Harcourt tryed at the Old Baily and brought in guilty date 14 Mr. Langhorn the Counsellor condemned likewise in the same place and received Sentence for Execution with the aforesaid five this day date 15 The Duke of Monmouth set out for Scotland date 21 Mr. Whitebread Harcourt Gaven Turner and Fenwick are executed at Tyburn but affirm their Innocence to the very last date 22 The Scotch Rebells routed at Bothwell Bridge date 23 Three Algerein Men of War seen off the Coast of Portland date 27 A Fleet goes out from England to Newfoundland date Jul. 1. A Fleet goes out for Tangier date Jul. 1. His Majesty went to Windsor date 3 The Town of East-Dearham burnt down date 5 His Majesty's Proclamation in Scotland against Field-Conventicles date 9 Sir Anthony Dean and Samuel Pepys Esq obtain their Liberty upon Bail The Earl of Castlemain continued under Bail date 12 A Proclamation for the dissolving of the Parliament in England and calling another on Tuesday the 7th of October following A Treaty betwixt the French King and Duke of Brandenburg date 13 Don Jaspar d' Abreu de Freitas the Portugal Ambassador had his Audience at Windsor date 14 Mr. Langhorn executed at Tyburn asserting his Innocence of the Crime for which he suffered date 17 Sir Thomas Gascoign sent Prisoner to the Tower date 18 Sir George Wakeman Mr. William Marshall Mr. William Rumney and Mr. John Corker were tryed in the Old Bailey for Treason and Acquitted date 19 William Plessington executed at Chester for exercising his function contrary to Law date 20 George Viscount Hallifax made Earl of Hallifax John Lord Roberts Earl of Falmouth and Viscount Bodmin and Charles Lord Gerrard Earl of Newbury and Viscount Brandon date 23 Captain George Wingfield Captain William Langley Captain William Mathews and Captain Charles Wingfield had Commissions granted to raise four Companies for Tangier Captain John Holmes came to the Fleet at Deal date 26 The Earl of Falmouth's Title is changed to Earl of Radnor The Lord Viscount Yarmouth made Earl of Yarmouth John Evans and William Lloyd two Priests were executed at Cardiff in Wales date 29 James Morgan and John Davies make their escape out of Prison in Caermarthen in Wales date Aug. 3. A great number of Hogsheads of Wine staved and a great quantity of French Linen burnt at Lime date 6 The Count de Mayan Envoy from the Duke of Savoy had his Audience date 8 Sir John Berry came to Plymouth with his Fleet. date 10 An Order of the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen against Hawkers selling Books in London date 16 Mr. William Atkins and Mr. Andrew Brumwich condemned at Stafford for Priests date 20 The Earl of Newbury's Title is changed to Earl of Macklesfield The Lady Ann and the Lady Isabella Embarqued in the Greenwich Frigat for Flanders date 21 Father Lewis executed at Uske in Monmouthshire date 22 Father Johnson executed at Worcester date 24 His Majesty was indisposed of a Cold at Windsor date 25 His Majesty had a Fit and was let Blood the next day he rested pretty well on the 27th in the Morning he had another Fit but more gentle than the first yet he remained indisposed to the 2d of September date Sep. 2. His Royal Highness arrived at Windsor from Flanders The Streights Fleet set sail from Plymouth date 8 His Majesty's Proclamation for apprehending of several persons for High-Treason date 12 The King takes from the Duke of Monmouth his Commission of General date 15 The Lord Mayor of London and the Court of Aldermen go in their Scarlet Gowns to Windsor to congratulate the King's Recovery date 17 The King with His Royal Brother returns in perfect Health to White-Hall to the great joy of all the Loyal Citizens Don Juan of Austria died date 20 The Lieutenancy of London enter a Declaration in their Book against Sir Thomas Player's Petition for doubling the City Guards George Lord Berkley of Berkley-Castle made
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
c. A Proclamation accordingly was ordered to be drawn up date 11 An Indictment of High-Treason upon Dangerfield's Evidence was preferred to the Grand Jury of Middlesex against the Countess of Powys but the Jury brought it in Ignoramus Mr. Edgar sentenced for Seditious words against the King to pay a Fine of 500 Marks date 12 Sir George Jeffreys Sir John Keeling Sir Francis Manley Sir Joh. Beynton Sir Rob. Wright Robert Hampton Edward West Thomas Walcot Edward Bigland William Rawlinson William Rugby Esquires took the Oaths of Serjeants at the Chancery Court in Westminster and on the 15th made a splendid Entertainment at Serjeants-Inn in Fleetstreet date 13 His Majesty had a Fit of an Ague which indisposed him two or three days at Windsor date 15 John Moyer Edward Marsey James Calighan and Daniel Finan were ordered to return into Ireland date 16 A Proclamation this Day published to Prohibit the Printing and Dispersing Pamphlets of News c. date 17 The Parliament Prorogued to the 1st of July next date 18 The Lord Aston Sir James Symmonds Mr. Heveningham and Mr. Peters were indicted at Westminster for High-Treason and pleaded Not Guilty date 19 Richard Tasborough of Flixton in Suffolk Esq indicted at Westminster for High-Treason and acquitted date 21 The Lord Stafford moved the Court for Bail but was refused date 22 Sir Henry Tichburn Mr. Rooper and Mr. Carill Prisoners in the Tower were Bailed date 24 Sir Miles Stapleton and Mr. Robert Howard were arraigned at Westminster for High-Treason and pleaded Not Guilty Mr. Tasborough and Mrs. Price Fined The right Honourable the Countess of Powys discharged Sir Robert Peyton and Mr. Bedingfield discharged Mr. Ratcliff Mr. Dormer and Mr. Blundel Bailed date 26 His Majesty came from Windsor to White-hall to the Council where was ordered 1200 Foot and 120 Horse to be sent to Tangier with speed and returned the same Night to Windsor The Earl of Clarendon Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council John Giles taken in Monmouthshire upon Suspicion for assassinating Mr. Arnold date 29 His Majesty's Birth-Day was kept with great Solemnity at Edinburgh Among other things were 50 old Men in Blew Gowns each of which had given him 50 s. being the 50th year of His Majesty's Age. date Jun. 2. The Earl of Rothes Lord Chancellor of Scotland made Duke of Rothes and Marquess of Bambreick Earl of Lesly Viscount of Lugtown Lord Achmuty and Cascuberry John Giles ordered by the Council to be brought to London date 8 His Majesty published a Declaration That he had never contracted Marriage with any but Queen Catharine and caused the Declaration to be entred in the Council-Book and on the 15th of June it was inrolled in the Chancery Don Phillip de Guarra made the Spanish Consul at London date 10 News from Tangier of the great Fight with the Moors who took several Forts at that time date 11 Mrs. Celier Tryed at the King's Bench for High-Treason and acquitted and Dangerfield a witness against her committed The Earl of Middleton appointed Envoy Extraordinary to the Emperor date 12 The Earl of Mulgrave with the Earl of Plimouth the Lord Mâ—rdaunt and Lord Lumley imbarqued with the Forces for Tangier date 15 The Earl of Castlemain arraigned at the King's Bench Bar for High-Treason and pleaded Not Guilty date 16 News of a Cessation of Arms at Tangier for four Months John Culpâ—per was tryed at Westminster for High-Treason committed at Carolina and acquitted date 17 William Dawson of Azarly in the County of York Esq was Knighted date 23 The Earl of Castlemain was try'd at the King's Bench Bar for High-Treason Oats Dangerfield c. being Witnesses against him but the Jury not believing their Evidence his Lordship was acquitted His Majesty declared in Council That he had concluded a defensive Alliance with the King of Spain That more Forces were to be sent to Tangier And that the Parliament was Prorogued to the 22. of July date 25 The L. Aston Sir James Symmonds Mr. Heveningham Mr. Howard Mr. Peters all set at Liberty upon Bail till the next Term. Mr. Thomas Blood Mr. Edward Christian Arthur O Brian c. were indicted at the King's Bench Bar for a Conspiracy against the Duke of Buckingham and found Guilty date 29 Richard Radley Convicted for Scandalous words against the Lord Chief Justice Scroggs was sentenced to stand an hour at each Court at Westminster with a Paper on his Breast signifying his Offence and the same for 2 hours at Brentwood in Essex in Market time and to pay 200 l. for a Fine date 30 Sir Anthony Dean and Mr. Pepys discharged out of the Tower Sir John Gage Mr. Rooper Mr. Howard Mr. Heveningham c. are discharged from Prison The Heer Zitters Ambassador Extraordinary from the States of Holland had Audience Donald Cargile Hall c. apprehended at Queens-ferry in Scotland for Preaching against Kingly Government and Prelacy and disowning the King date Jul. 7. Dr. Howel's General History of the World was first Published in 2 Volumes fol. date 14 The Parliament Prorogued to the 23d of August date 17 John Giles being convicted at the Old-Baily for Assassinating Mr. Arnold was sentenced to stand 3 times in the Pillory Fined 500 Pounds and to give Sureties for his good Behaviour for his Life A Riot committed at the House of Count de Pertengue Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of Savoy while he was at Windsor with the King date 20 His Majesty and Royal Highness Supped at Sir Simon Lewes's at Fishmongers-Hall and next day went to Windsor date 23 A Rebellion of the Field-Conventiclers in Scotland led on by one Cameron is dispersed by Coll. Bruce and Cameron is slain date 25 The Earl of Mulgrave arrived at Windsor from Tangier date 30 Died at White-hall that most Honourable and Loyal Person Thomas Earl of Ossory and next day carried privately to the Abbey at Westminster date Aug. 2. The Lady Tempest and Mrs. Preswick were tryed at York-Assizes and acquitted but Mr. Thwing being tryed for a Priest was found Guilty at the same time date 5 Phineas Pett Esq made one of the Commissioners of the Navy and Knighted date 7 Sir William Temple nominated Ambassador Extraordinary to Spain date 9 Jonas Moore Esq Surveyor of the Ordnance Knighted date 18 His Majesty and Royal Highness went to Chatham and came back and Dined at Whitehall and in the Afternoon went to Windsor date 20 William Bedlow dy'd at Bristol The Parliament ordered to be Prorogued to the 21 of October following A Proclamation accordingly came out August 28. A Proclamation to give notice that George Carey Esq had no Letters Patents for setting out a Ship of Reprizal against the United-Provinces date 22 Arrived at White-hall his Highness the Electoral Prince Palatine date 26 Mr. Bethell and Mr. Cornish signed their Bonds to serve for Sheriffs of London date 31 A Chapter of the Garter was held at Windsor where the Sovereign being present there was Elected into the Vacancies of
of London had his Publick Audience on the 11th instant and on the 17th he had a Private Audience of His Majesty date 18 Oates found out to be false in his Evidence between the Lord North and the Lady Dowager Grey concerning Mr. Elliot's Business date 25 His Royal Highness's Picture in Guild-Hall London cut and spoil'd by the hand of some Villain unknown date 31 The Parliament of Scotland adjourned to the 17th of April date Feb. 3. Sir Thomas Linch Governour of Jamaica sailed from Plimouth in the Sweepstake for that Island Richard Basset of Beaupre in Glamorganshire Esq was Knighted at White-hall The Officers at Altâ—arr in Lancashire siezed several Goods of Popish Recusants and were beaten and the Goods taken from them date 6 Sir Peter Wiche late Resident at Hamburgh being returned kissed His Majesty's Hand date 12 Thomas Thynne Esq on Sunday was most barbarously Shot with a Musketoon in his Coach in the Pall-Mall that he died on Monday about Six of the Clock in the Morning 200 l. offer'd to any that could take Count Coningsmark date 13 Capt. Christopher Vratz George Borosky and John Stern apprehended and sent to Newgate for the Murther of T. Thynne Esquire date 15 The Ambassador from Morocco to the French King departed thence on his return date 17 The Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen made an Order to give 500 l. to any that should discover the Person that did maliciously abuse his Royal Highness's Picture in the Guild-Hall London date 19 Count Coningsmark apprehended at Gravesend in a Seaman's habit date 20 Count Coningsmark sent to Newgate by the Lord Chief Justice date 25 Capt. Thomas Cutler was Knighted in the Bed-Chamber at White-hall date 27 Count Pertengue Ambassador Extraordinary from the Duke of Savoy made his Publick Entry March 2d he had his Audience date 28 Count Coningsmark Christopher Vratz George Borosky and John Stern Tryed at the Old-Baily for T. Thynne Esquire's Murther of whom the Count was acquitted and the other three upon being found Guilty Sentenced to Death date Mar. 3. The Honourable George Legg Esq Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date 4 Their Majesties went from White-hall to New-Market date 6 The Lord Noel took Possession of the Government of Portsmouth date 10 Capt. Vratz George Borosky and John Stern were Hanged in the Pall-Mall for the Murther of Thomas Thynne Esq and George Borosky who did the Murther was hung in Chains a little beyond Mile-End Town by His Majesty's Command His Royal Highness Landed at Yarmouth and Lodged that Evening at Norwich and went to New-Market next day date 11 The Marquis de Grana arrived at White-hall from Plimouth next day in the Afternoon he Embarked in the Isabella Yacht for Flanders date 16 John Knight Esq one of the Sheriffs of Bristol Knighted date 22 The Thames ebb'd and flow'd three times within four hours date 23 A Treaty of Peace signed betwixt the Lords of the Council appointed by His Majesty and the Ambassador from the King of Morocco date April 8. The University of Cambridge made choice of the Duke of Albemarle for their Chancellor in the room of the Duke of Monmouth His Majesty and Royal Highness came from New-Market to White-hall the day before Her Majesty came On the 10th the Lord Mayor of London c. came to White-hall to pay their Duty to His Majesty afterwards went to wait on his Royal Highness at St. James's to Congratulate his safe return into England date 10 Don Antonio de Leyva Ambassador from the Marquis de Grana came and Complemented their Majesties and his Royal Highness upon his coming to that Government He had Audience of His Royal Highness the 11th at Night date 12 Sir John Reresby Baronet made Governor of the Garrison at York in the place of the Lord Fretcheville deceased date 16 Nicholas Iohnson Esq being deceased His Majesty was pleased to confer the Office of Pay-master of his Forces upon Charles Fox Esq date 19 An illegal Thanksgiving forbid by His Majesty date 20 The Feast of the Artillery Company of London where his Royal Highness honoured them with his Company date 22 Their Majesties and their Royal Highnesses went to Windsor And the next day were waited on by the Mayor Stewards Bailiffs c. of Windsor date 28 Arrived in the River of Thames on Board the London Eight Bantam Ambassadors with a Train of about 25 or 30 Persons date May 1. Three Seamen Condemned to be Hanged at Dover at a Sessions of the Admiralty for Robbing a Dutch Ship date 2 Charles Skrinshaw Esq High Sheriff of Staffordshire Knighted date 3 His Royal Highness parted from Windsor to White-hall and the same day went down the River to Embark in the Glocester Frigat for Scotland The Bantam Ambassadors Landed at the Tower Capt. Aylmer arrived with the Articles of Peace made by Admiral Herbert on the 10th of the last Month with Algiers date 5 The Glocester Frigat run on the Sand on the Lemon-Ore and was lost His Royal Highness escaped safe and came to Scotland the 7th instant The Duke of Ormond his Dutchess the Earl of Ossory c. arrived at Chester from Ireland and came to White-hall on the 10th instant date 7 Count de Pertengue Ambassador Extraordinary from the Duke of Savoy had Audience of leave at Windsor date 9 The Ambassadors from the King of Bantam made their Publick Entrance through London on the 13th went to Windsor and on the 14th had their Audience there date 11 The University of Cambridge to the number of nigh 250 went from Northumberland-House to Albemarle-House to install their new Chancellor the Duke of Albemarle date 16 His Majesty constituted the Laird Haddo President of the Sessions Lord Chancellor of the Kingdom of Scotland the Earl of Queensborough Lord Treasurer and the Earl of Pearth Lord Justice General date 24 A Tryal was at the King's-Bench Bar at Westminster against Mr. Wilmore for Kidnapping and Spiriting a little Boy and sending him to Jamaica who was found Guilty date 27 His Majesty came from Windsor and passed by White-hall in his Barge down the River to meet his Royal Highness who in the Afternoon came to Arlington-House and that Afternoon their Majesties went to Windsor and their Royal Highnesses to St. James's date 28 His Majesty was taken with a Feverish Distemper but it went off again date 30 The Morocco Ambassador Entertained at Oxford date 31 At Lime the Tide ebbed and flowed several times in half an hours time date Jun. 1. The Bantam Ambassador waited on his Royal Highness at St. James's date 12 The Corporation of Trinity-House of Debtford-Strond chose the Duke of Graston their Master date 15 Sir Richard How constituted Alderman in the place of Sir Thomas Bloodworth deceased date 17 Monsieur Raphael Coots of Brugeâ— Knighted date 19 The Count de Thun Envoy Extraordinary from the Emperor had his Audience at Windsor on the Birth of the Emperor's second Son date 23 Sir John Berry had the
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
and the Royal Exchange date 9 His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark Sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council date 13 Gilbert Staunton Fined at Westminster-Hall 380 l. for carrying Letters contrary to the Statute date 14 King Charles 2d interred in Henry the 7th's Chapel at Westminster date 15 Duke of Ormond made Lord Steward Earl of Arlington Lord Chamberlain Viscount Newport Treasurer the Lord Maynard Comptroller Hen. Savile Esq Vice-Chamberlain of the Houshold in which Offices they respectively served King Charles the Second date 16 His Majesty was pleased to Constitute the Earl of Rochester who was then Lord President of his Council Lord High-Treasurer of England and accordingly gave him the White Staff and the 19th he took the usual Oaths on that Occasion before the Lord Keeper at Westminster date 18 The Marquis of Hullifax made President of the Council Earl of Clarendon Privy Seal the Duke of Beaufort Lord President of Wales and the Right Honourable the Lord Gâ—dolphin Lord Chamberlain to the Queen The same day Hen. Bulkeley Esq was appointed Master of the Houshold Sir Stephen Fox Eldest Clerk of the Green-Cloth Sir William Boreman second Clerk of the same Sir Winston Churchill eldest Clerk Comptroller and Sir Richard Mason youngest Clerk Comptroller in which Places they served the late King date 23 The Count Serclâ—es de Tïlly Envoy from the Marquis de Grana had his Audience at White-hall The second of March had Audience of the Queen Dowager and Mar. 15. had Audience of leave date Mar. 8. William Haman Esq Mayor of Bristol Knighted date 9 The Mareschal de Lorge and the Marquis d' Estampes had Audience of the Prince of Denmark Apr. 1. they had Audience of Leave date 11 Monsieur d' Ebrenschil sent by the King of Denmark to Congratulate His Majesty's Accession to the Crown and likewise to notifie the Death of the Queen Mother of Denmark had Audience of their Majesties and the Queen Dowager at White-hall and April 3. 85. had Audience of Leave date 20 By Order of King and Council a reward of Ten Pound to be given to any that should apprehond a Highway-man so as he might be brought to Justice date 22 Marmaduke Dayrel Esq Knighted date Mar. 27. THe D. of Queensborough and the Earl of Perth in Scotland Sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council in England date Apr. 5. Monsieur de Launâ—y Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Zell had his Audience as also Monsieur Spanheim Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Brandenburgh date 6 The Count de la Trinité Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Saâ—â—y had Audience of His Majesty date 10 The Baron de 〈◊〉 Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Brunswick Wâ—â—â—embuttâ—â— â—â—d Audience of the King at White-hall date 11 Monsieur de la Rouere Envoy from the Dutchess of Modena had Audience of His Majesty and May 3. had his Audience of Leave date 20 The Heer Van Duyvenvoorden the Heer Van Citters and the Heer Dyckvelt Ambassadors Extraordinary from the States General of the United Provinces had their Audience of their Majesties and the 21. of the Q. Dowager at Somerset-house And the 30th had Audience of their Royal Highnesses date 21 The Earl of Peterborough Sworn Groom of the Stole of His Majesty date 23 This Day being the Festival of St. George the Coronation of their Sacred Majesties King James the Second and Queen Mary was Perform'd at Westminster date 30 His Majesty was pleased to confer the Honor of Knighthood upon Roger L'Estrange Esq in Consideration of his eminent and unâ—â—aken Loyalty to the Crown in all Extremities and as a Mark of the singular Satisfaction His Majesty had in his present as well as past Services with repeated Declarations of Royal Grace and Bounty towards him date May 6. The Duke of Norfolk constituted Knight of the Garter at a Chapter held at Whitehall The same day the Baron de Reek Envoy from the D. of Hanover had Audience of the King the 8th of the Queen and the 10th of the Queen Dowager at White-hall date 9 This day Titus Oates who under pretence of a Popish Plot had Sworn several Persons out of their Lives was tryed upon two several Indictments for Perjury and upon a full and clear Evidence was Convicted of Perjury upon both the said Indictments date 10 The Baron de Velbrâ—câ—e Envoy from the D. of Newburgh and the Baron de Kettler Envoy from the â—antgrave of Hesse-Cassel had Audience of the Queen having had Audience of the King the 8th and the 17th had Audience of the Queen Dowager date 13 Prince George Radzevil Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Poland had Audience of His Majesty the 17. of the Queen Dowager and their Royal Highnesses The Heer Heynsius the Heer Goes van Absâ—â—ade the Heer Vander Heurel and the Heer Borselle Vander Hoogen Deputies of the States-General of the United Provinces the Heer Hooft the Heer Van Horn the Heer Van Blocquery and the Heer Paetz Deputies of the Dutch East-India Company had Audience of His Majesty date 16 Titus Oates being brought to the King's-Bench Bar the Court awarded Judgment against him as follows That he should be divested of his Canonical Habit for ever That on Monday following he be carried round Westminster-Hall with a Paper on his Head declaring his Offence in these Words Titus Oates Convicted upon full Evidence for two Horrid Perjuries And that afterwards he stand in the Pillory before Westminster-hall-Gate and on Tuesday before the Royal-Exchange That on Wednesday he be whip'd from Aldgate to Newgate by the Common Hangman and on Friday following from Newgate to Tyburn That he stand in the Pillory every 24th of April during his Life before Tyburn every 9th of August in the Palace-Yard at Westminster every 10th of Aug. at Charing-Cross every 11th of Aug. at Temple-Bar and every 2d of Sept. before the Royal-Exchange That he Pay a Fine of 1000 Marks for each Perjury and that he suffer Imprisonment during Life date 19 The Parliament met at Westminster and chose Sir John Trevors their Speaker date 20 Earl of Argyle Landed at Cample-town in Scotland in an Hostile manner date Jun. 1. The Princess Anne of Denmark Deliver'd of a Daughter at White-hall named Mary Christen'd by the Lord Bishop of London date 3 The Marquis de Cattaneo Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Modena had Audience of His Majesty date 5 The Lord Landsdown return'd from his Embassy to the K. of Spain date 9 The Count de Martinitz Envoy Extraordinary from the Emperor had Audience of His Majesty and the 23. had his Audience of Leave date 11 James late Duke of Monmouth Landed at Lime in Dorsetshire with about a Hundred and fifty Rebels date 15 A Proclamation against spreading of a traiterous Declaration Publish'd by James D. of Monmouth date 17 The E. of Argyle is deserted by the Rebels and taken date 18 The Earl of Peterborow Elected Knight of the Garter date 19 The Marquis Augustin
Proclamation for bringing in of Arms. date 2 The Convocation of Scotland voted the Throne vacant and on the 4th voted to settle the Crown on K. William and Q. Mary and on the 10th proclaimed them and declared against Bishops and made a new Oath of Allegiance to K. William and Q. Mary date 3 K. William passed three Acts of Parliament at Westminster Coll. Cunningham and Coll. Richards shipt their Regiments at Liverpool in Lancashire for Ireland Duke Frederick Mareschal de Schomberg and William Earl of Devonshire made Knights of the Garter Dr. Burnet Bishop of Sarum sworn Chancellour of that Order date 4 King William's Declaration to secure all Soldiers of English Pay though sent beyond Seas date 5 The Duke of Ormond installed Knight of the Garter Admiral Herbert sailed with his Fleet from Spithead date 6 Monsr d'Avaux the French Ambassadour made his publick entrance into Dublin and had his Audience of K. James II. at the Castle date 8 The Irish beat by a Sally made by the Protestants out of Colerain Charles Viscount Mordant since Earl of Monmouth Henry Lord de la Mere Sidney Lord Godolphin Sir Hen. Capell Rich. Hambden Sen. Esq made Commissioners of the Treasury date 9 Jonathan Lord Bishop of Bristol elected Bishop of Exeter K. William passed the Act for the Coronation Oath and 2 Acts more Dyed at Rome Queen Christiana of Sweedland date 10 Prince George of Denmark made Baron of Ockingham Earl of Kendale and Duke of Cumberland The Marquess of Winchester made Duke of Bolton William Bentinek Esq made Baron of Cyrencester Viscount Woodstock and Earl of Portland Viscount Faulconberg made Earl of Faulconberg Viscount Mordant made Earl of Monmouth Lord Mountague made Viscount Mounthermer and Earl of Mountague Lord Churchill made Earl of Marlborough Henry Sidney Esq made Baron Milton Viscount Sidney of Sheppy in Kent Lord Lumley made Viscount Lumley of Lumley-Castle in Durham Lord Cholmondly made Baron of Cholmondly of Wich Malbanch alias Nantwich in Cheshire Tho. Pilkington Esq Lord Mayor of London Knighted Sir Geo. Hewit made Baron of James-Town and Viscount Goran in Ireland date 11 K. William and Q. Mary crowned at Westminster by the Bishop of London and the day kept with great Ceremony in most of the chief Towns in England date 12 The House of Commons walked on foot from Westminster to White-hall to congratulate their Majesties on their Coronations date 17 Admiral Herbert arrived at Kingsale in Ireland date 18 George Jeffereys Baron of Wemm and late Lord Chancellour of England dved in the Tower of London and was buried in the Tower privately the Sunday night following by an Order his Relations got from K. William The Sieur de Schmittan Envoy extraordinary from the Duke of Brandenburgh had Audience of the King and Queen at Hampton-Court date 19 George Booth Esq Sir Richard Temple Sir John Worden Sir Robert Southwell Sir Robert Clayton Sir Patience Ward made Commissioners of the Customs date 20 The Lords Address to K. William to support the Church of England and to call a Convocation Sir Henry Fane Sir Hen. Ashurst Sir Hum. Edwin Tho. Frankland Esq Fran. Parry Esq John Danvers Esq and John Wilcox Iun. Esq made Commissioners for the Excise date 24 The Earl of Danby made Marquess of Caermarthen K. William passed six Acts of Parliament date 26 An Address of the House of Commons to K William for a War with France and the King's Answer to it The Baron de Schutz Envoy extraordinary from the Dukes of Lunenburgh c. had Audience of their Majesties at Hampton-Court Two Proclamations came out 1. To incourage French Protestants 2. For prohibiting French Goods The Estates of Scotland named the Earl of Argyle Sir James Montgomery and Sir John Dalrimple to go Commissiones for England to offer the Crown of Scotland to K. William and Q. Mary which was done accordingly on the 11th of May in great solemnity in the Banqueting House at Whitehall to which place the Commissioners came by Post. date 27 Arrived at Portsmouth the Wolf from Virginia having on Board the Lord Howard of Effingham Governour of Virginia date 29 K. William put out two Proclamations for prohibiting Seamen to serve foreign Princes c. date May 1. K. William passed at Westminster the Poll Act and two more A Fight betwixt Admiral Herbert and the French at Bantry Bay in the N. W. of Ireland date 2 The Estates of Scotland adjourned to the 21st instant date 4 A Call of Serjeants viz. Sir Hen. Pollexfen Nich. Lechmore Tho. Rookesby Iohn Thurburn Will. Wogan Will. Pawlet Nath. Bond Gyles Eyres Hen. Hatsell Iohn Blencow Peyton Ventris Iohn Powell Roger Bellwood Iohn Tremain Iohn Trenchard and John Turton Esqs The same day the Judges were constituted viz. Sir John Holt Ch. Just. Sir W. Dolben Sir W. Gregory and Gyles Eyres Esq of the King 's Bench Sir Henry â—ollexsen Ch. Just. Sir John Powell Tho Rookeshy and Peyton Ventris Esqs of the Common Pleas Sir Robert Atkinson Ch. Bâ—ron Sir Ed. Nevile Nich. Lechmore and John Turton Esqs of the Exchequer John Trenchard Esq Ch. Just. of Chester Sir Geo. Treby Attorney General John Summers Esq Sollicitor General date 5 The Plate Fleet arrived in the Downs richly laden date 7 A Declaration of War against France came out A Proclamation against a Libell called The History of the Convention offering 100l reward to discover Author or Printer date 9 The Thanksgiving-day was kept in Scotland for their Deliverance from Popery and Slavery date 11 K. William gave his Royal Assent to five Acts at Westminster date 13 A Proclamation for appointing Commissioners for the Poll Act and another to prevent false Musters date 16 K. William came to Portsmouth and on board the Elizabeth Frigot dined with Admiral Herbert where he declared his Royal intention to make Admiral Herbert an Earl and there Knighted Capt. John Ashby and Capt. Clowdes Shovell and the King returned that Evening to Hampton-Court after giving 2600l amongst the wounded c. Seamen A great Sally by the Protestants at Londonderry with success George Lord Meâ—â—ill made sole Secretary of State in Scotland Frederick Count de Schomberg made General of all his Majesty's Forces Master General of the Ordinance and of his Majesty's Privy Council Baron of Tâ—ys Earl of Brantford marquess of Harwich and Duke of Schomberg date 18 About 120 Seamen came Voluntiers from Norwich to serve his Majesty and about 150 more went by Land to Portsmouth on the same account Robert Casor Master of the Advice a Cole Ship beat two French Prizes date 20 Sir Robert Wright late Lord Chief Justice dyed in Newgate date 22 The Assistence Frigot came into Plymouth with the Body of the late Duke of Albemarle date 23 K. William's Declaration with an Order of Council for encouraging Seamen K. William's Proclamation for a Fast to be kept about London on the fifth of June on the 19th all England over date 24 K. William gave his Royal Assent
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
Octabis S. Martini Adjourned from Westminster to Oxford by His Majesty's Proclamation date 24 The Dutch Fleet returned to Harbor date 29 Sir Thomas Bloodworth sworn Lord Major of London at the outmost Gate of the Bulwark by Sir John Robinson Lieutenant of the Tower by vertue of His Majesty's Commission to him directed The Parliament Prorogued from Oxford to Westminster to sit February the twentieth next date Nov. 18. The several Courts of Justice sate in the Schools at Oxford date 28 The Duke of Albemarle went to Oxford date Dec. 5. The Duke of Albemarle returned to London from Oxford date Jan. 14. His Majesty set out His Proclamation for removing the Receipt of His Majesty's Exchequer from Nonsuch to Westminster His Majesty ordered the next Term to be kept at Windsor The Parliament Prorogued from February the twentieth to April three and twentieth next date 17 His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Hampton Court The French King set out his Declaration of War against England date 29 Sir Christopher Mings set sail with the Fleet under his command for the Downs date Feb. 1. His Majesty and his Royal Highness arrived at London after so long absence to the great joy of the Inhabitants date 2 Mings with his Squadron in the Downs The Lord Major and Sheriffs of London waited upon His Majesty and Royal Highness with the Complement of the City in an humble welcome for their happy return date 3 His Majesty issued out His Writs for Re-adjourning the Term from Windsor to be held on the ninth instant at London date 6 His Majesty's Fleet commanded by Sir Christopher Mings came to the Downs the Dutch having sailed home Sir Jeremy Smith His Majesty's Admiral in the Mediteâ—ranean passed this way by Cadiz date 7 Sir Thomas Clifford arrived at White-hall from his Ambassy in Sweden date 8 The English Fleet under the command of Admiral Mings chased the Dutch into the Weilings date 9 According to the Writs of Re-adjourments the Courts of Justice sate in Westminster-hall date 10 His Majesty declared War against the French Mountjoy Earl of Newport died at Oxford date 17 Her Majesty arrived at White-hall from Oxford date 20 The Parliament met according to the Prorogation and further prorogued till April the three and twentieth next coming Sir Christopher Mings sailed out of the Downs towards the Coasts of Flanders date 26 Launched at Harwich a third Rate Ship named the Rupert date 27 The Earl of Sandwich set forward on his Ambassage extraordinary for Spain Sir Christopher Mings with his Fleet at the Mouth of the Elve date 28 A Deputation from the French Church in the Savoy attended His Majesty with the humble thanks of that Church for his great protection and indulgence expressed towards them in his late Declaration against the French date Mar. 8. His Majesty and Royal Highness parted from White-hall for Audley-end date 15 Sir Jeremy Smith with his Squadron at Tangier date 22 Launched at Yarmouth a fifth Rate Frigat named the Sweepstakes date 27 LAunched at Deptford a stout Ship of Sixty four Guns named the Defiance in the presence of His Majesty who conferred the honour of Knighthood on Captain Robert Holmes designed to command her date Apr. 6. His Majesty issued out His Proclamation for further Proroguing the Parliament from the three and twentieth instant till September the eighteenth next following date 17 Sir Gilbert Talbot His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary late to Denmark arrived at Whitehall from thence date 20 Peace concluded by the States with the Bishop of Munster date 21 His Majesty set forth His Proclamation commanding Colonel John Desborough Colonel Thomas Kelsey and several others Officers in the late disbanded Army to return into England by the two and twentieth of July next or else to stand guilty and be attainted of High Treason Sir Jeremy Smith with his Squadron arrived at Plimouth from the Streights date 23 Prince Pupert and the Duke of Albemarle His Majesty's Generals at Sea for this Summers expedition went this day towards the Fleet to enter upon their Command The Parliament met and were actually Prorogued according to His Majesty's Proclamation till September the eighteenth next The Foundation Stone laid of a Grammar-School at Mere in by Thomas Andrews Esquire the Builder and Endower thereof date 26 This day were Indicted and Convicted at the Old-Baily London Iohn Rathbone and some others Officers in the late Disbanded Army for conspiring against the Royal Person of His Majesty In order to which they had laid their Plot for the surprise of the Tower the killing of the Lord General And the better to effect their design the City of London was to have been fired The third of September next was pitched upon for the attempt as being found by Lilies Almanack as they construed it to a lucky day Evidence against them being very clear they were found guilty of High Treason and hang'd drawn and quarter'd at Tyburn date 29 The French Protestants of Dublin having the favour to have a Church granted them in that City this day met in their first Assembly where my Lord Lieutenant honour'd them with his presence The Lord Morley arraign'd at Westminster by his Peers and found guilty of man-slaughter for the death of Mr. Hastings his Lordship had the benefit of his Clergy the Lord Chancellor Hide was Lord Steward for the Trial. date May. 3. His Majesty and Royal Highness went to see the Fleet in the Buoy in the Nore date 6 Returned to White-hall date 19 The Lord Bellasis arrived at White-hall from Tangier date 23 Prince Rupert and the Duke of Albemarle with His Majesty's Fleet under their Command set sail from the Buoy in the Nore and arrived at the Gun-fleet date 24 The Lord Hollis arrived at White-hall from his Ambassy in France date 26 27. The Duke of Albemarle with that part under his command at the back of the Goodwins arrived in the Downs date 28 The Earl of Sandwich His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary to the Crown of Spain arrived at Madrid date 31 The Duke of Albemarle set sail from the Downs date Jun. 1. This day he discovered the whole Dutch Fleet about ninety capital Ships near the Coast of Flanders made up to them and ingaged them date 2 Prince Rupert passed by Dover towards the Gun-fleet with his Squadron to joyn with the Duke of Albemarle date 3 Prince Rupert joyned with the Duke The Royal Prince unhappily stranded on the Galloper and burnt by the Dutch The Commander Sir George Aschough taken prisoner and carried to Holland date 4 The Ingagement continued in which Sir Fretchevile Hollis lost his Arm. date 6 This day his Majesty had the confirmation of a happy Victory obtained the fourth instant against the United Naval Force of the States General by his Majesty's Fleet under the Command of his Highness Prince Rupert and the Duke of Albemarle after a sharp Ingagement of three days in two of which the Duke of Albemarle maintained the
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
date 21 Both Houses met date 28 The Commons make an Address to his Majesty His Majesty answers the Commons Address The Parliament Prorogued till July 16th next date Jun. 1. A Proclamation against Aaron Smith for Seditious words against the being of the present Parliament Charles Church Wallistein Envoy Extraordinary to the Emperor had audience of His Majesty date Jul. 16. The time of Adjournment expir'd both Houses of Parliament met and were Adjourned till December the third next date Aug. 3. The Duke of Ormond constituted Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and began his journey thither date Aug. 19. His Excellency Monsieur Barrillon arrived here Ambassador Extraordinary from the most Christian King date 23 The Duke of Ormond arrived at Dublin date Octo. 9. The Prince of Orange arrived at Harwich came that morning to His Majesty at New-Market date 11 His Majesty and Royal Highness and Prince of Orange entertained at Euston by the Lord Chamberlain date Octo. 26. A Proclamation came out to Adjourn the Parliament from the third of December to the fourth of April next date Nov. 7. A Marriage solemnized between the Prince of Orange and the Lady Mary at St. James's by the Bishop of London date 10 Her Royal Highness the Dutchess of York brought to Bed of a Son date 21 The Prince of Orange with his Princess departed for Holland date 29 Arrived at Holland date Dec. 3. The Parliament met to Adjourn to the fourth of April as His Majesty's Proclamation directed but His Majesty was pleased to Adjourn them for a shorter time viz. but to January fifteenth next date 7 A Proclamation requiring a full attendance of both Houses on January fifteenth date 15 The Young Duke of Cambridge dyed at St. James's date 24 Stetin after a long Siege surrendered on honourable terms to the Elector of Brandenburg date Jan. 15. The Parliament met and Adjourned till the twenty eighth instant date 28 At this time the Parliament met again date Feb. 14. The Baron de Serinschamp Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of Lorrain had his Audience date 15 The Sieur de Renter Envoy Extraordinary from the Prince of Mechlenburg also had his Audience date Mar. 6. The City of Ghent surrendered to the French King date 11 The Marshal de Lorge sate down against Ipre date 15 The French King came himself with his whole Army to the Siege date 20 The King gave His Royal Assent to the Act for Poll-mony and to other Acts at the same time A disorder happened in Bruges in Flanders by the means of a Dutch Captain in a procession In this month the English Army went for Flanders date Mar. 29. A Proclamation for recalling Sea-men from the service of Foreign Princes date Apr. 3. News of Marshal de la fueillade quitting of Messina and the French coming away date 6 A Proclamation for a General Fast. date 9 A Woman brought to Bed at Swansie of a Female Child which had two perfect Heads and Necks upon one Body date 13 The Sieur Lindenaw Chamberlain to the King of Denmark and Envoy Extraordinary had his Audience date May 1. Leeuwe surprised by the Sieu de Mellac. date 8 Monsieur Spanheim Envoy Extraordinary from the Prince Elector Palatine had his Audience date 10 A Proclamation requiring the putting in Execution the Statutes made against the Importation of Wooll-Cards and other Manufactures of Iron Wyer date 13 The King gave His Royal Assent to some Acts and then Prorogued the Parliament till the twenty third instant date 21 According to the Prorogation the Parliament sate again date Jul. 11. James Smith was indicted and convicted of Felony for running away from his Colours and hang'd on Hounsloheath date 15 His Majesty having given His Royal Assent to nine Publick Acts and twelve Private Prorogued the Parliament to the first of August date Aug. 1. The Parliament meeting were Adjourned to the twenty ninth instant and next day a Proclamation to require a full Attendance at that time The Peace concluded at Nimeguen betwixt the French and Dutch date 6 An account of Count D'Estrees losing of seven Men of War and five other French Ships on the sands nigh the Isle of Birds c. date 14 The Prince of Orange seconded by the English forced the Duke of Luxemburg to quit the siege of Mons. date Sept. 9. T. Otes Dr. Tongue and Kirkby contrive their villainous Information at Fox-Hall date 27 Dr. Tonge is sent for before the King and Council date 28 T. Otes swears to his Information before Sr. Edmondbury Godfrey date 29 T. Otes Dr. Tonge and Kirkby examined before the Privy Council they pretending to discover a Plot against His Majesty's Person and Government Sir George Wakeman summoned before the King and Council date 30 His Accusation heard Dr. Fogarthy Ireland Fenwick Grove Pickering Iohnson Smith committed for High-Treason date Oct. 1. Mr. Coleman's House searched and his Papers seized Hearing of an Information against him he forthwith surrenders himself to a Secretary of State date 2 The King goes to New-market date 4 Mr. Coleman is sent to Newgate being accused of High-Treason date 7 Mr. Rich. Langhorn Councellor at Law committed to Newgate on the same Account date 10 Mr. Edward Peters also committed to Newgate date 17 Sir Edmundbury Godfrey having been missing three or four days was found dead in a Ditch nigh Primrose-hill with his Sword run through his Body date 20 A Proclamation for the discovery of the Murtherers of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey date 21 The Parliament met date 22 T. Otes examined before the House of Commons date 23 T. Otes examined before the House of Lords date 25 William Earl of Powis William Viscount Stafford Henry Lord Arundel of Warder William Lord Petre and John Lord Bellasis hearing that they were accused by these Informants did of their own accord immediately surrender themselves A Proclamation for a general Fast Appointed to be the thirteenth of November date 30 A Proclamation commanding all Popish Recusants to depart ten miles from London Mr. Rich. Langhorn jun. ordered into Custody The House of Commons Resolve That there is a Plot of the Papists to murther the King and alter the Government date Nov. 2. A Proclamation that no Papist should be Officer or Souldier in His Majesty's Guards date 7 Mr. William Bedlow formerly servant to the Lord Bellasis becomes another Discoverer of the Plot and also of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey's Murther date 9 His Majesty made a Gratious speech to the Parliament thanking them for the care they took of His Government and Person date 10 A Proclamation for confining Catholicks within five Miles of their own Dwellings date 12 Mr. Charles Price two Mr. Vaughans Mr. Thimbleby Captain Spalding Mr. Charles Wintore Mr. James and Mr. Charles Milbourn are all order'd into Custody upon Bedlow's Oath date 17 A Proclamation for apprehending Mr. George Conyers le Phair Pritchard Symonds Walsh and Beeston date 20 A Proclamation giving 20 l. to any that shall apprehend a Priest
Holloway Sworn one of the Judges of the King's-Bench in the room of Judge Raymond deceased date Octob. 4. Sir William Pritchard Lord Mayor and Peter Daniel and William Dashwood Esquires Sworn before His Majesty in Privy Council to be Lord Mayor and Scheriffs for London and then received their Commissions under the Great Seal from His Majesty to be held during his Pleasure Thomas Jenner of the Inner-Temple Esquire made Recorder of London and Knighted date 9 His Majesty went to New-Market next day his Royal Highness and the Prince went thither date 22 Sir Tho. Walcot Sworn one of the Judges of the King's-Bench date 30 The Dutchess of Graston brought to Bed of a Son at Arlington-House and Christened by the Name of Charles date Nov. 7. Algernon Sidney Esq was Arraigned at the King's-Bench Bar for High-Treason on the 21. was brought to his Tryal and found Guilty the 26th received Sentence of Death and on Dec. 7. Beheaded on Tower-Hill His Majesty on the Dutch Ambassador's Complaint of being abused by Squibbs in the Streets ordered that no Bonfires Squibbs or Fire-works should be made in the Streets of London c. date 8 The Artillery Feast was at Merchant-Taylors-Hall where his Royal Highness and the Prince of Denmark honoured them with their Company date 12 The News came that on the 19th of October last the Lord Dartmouth had declared at Tangier That it was His Majesty's Pleasure to demolish that place and to bring away all the Inhabitants c. date 20 Mr. Johnson was Tryed at Guild-Hall and found Guilty of Writing of a Seditious Book called Julian the Apostate date 23 Andrew Makdougal Esquire received the Honour of Knighthood date 25 His Majesty declared to the Privy Council That the Duke of Monmouth had surrendred himself to Secretary Jenkins The Lord Howard of Effingham went to his Government of Virginia date 28 Mr. Hambden Mr. Booth Lord Brandon Mr. Trenchard Mr. Wildman Mr. Charleton Prisoners in the Tower were Bailed at the King's-Bench Bar And Jan. 23. Mr. Mildmay Mr. Barbar and Mr. Bateman appeared at the King's-Bench Bar and their Recognizances were continued and Mr. Hambden had notice of his Tryal to be Feb. 1. And Feb. 12. they were all discharged date 29 The Dauphiness of France was brought to Bed of a Son whose Title is the Duke d'Anjâ—u date Jan. 1. A Chapter of the Noble Order of the Garter was held at White-hall in the Presence of the Sovereign where Prince George of Denmark was Elected and invested with the George and Garrer And on the 10th the Dukes of Somerset and Northumberland were Elected and invested Knights of the Garter at White-hall also and on April 8. 1684. all three Installed at Windsor date 18 Charles Earl of Burford created Duke of St. Alban's date 19 The New Charter came to Wells in Somersetshire date 23 At the Chancery Court in Westminster-Hall were Sworn Serjeants at Law Sir Tho. Jenner Jo. Windham Edwin Wyatt Edw. Burch Henry Bedingfield Esquires Sir Edw. Nevile Sir Paul Barret Knights Anthony Farrington Iohn Ieffrison Edward Lutwiche Richard Heath Henry Selby Iohn Millington Tho. Powel Owen Wynne Esquires and Sir Geo. Pudsey on the 31. they walked to Westminster in the usual form date 28 Mr. Braddon and Mr. Speake who were Imprisoned for spreading a false and scandalous Report that the Earl of Essex was murdered by some Persons about him and for endeavouring to Suborn Witnesses to testifie the same had notice their Tryal would be the first Thursday in the next Month. On Feb. the 8. they had their Tryals and were Cast. On the 21. of April Braddon was Fined 2000 l. and Speake 1000 l. George Cawdron late Steward to the Earl of Clare and Samuel Packer Servant to Rich. Goodenoâ—gh brought to their Tryals Cawdron May 12. was Fined 100 l. and to stand in the Pillory Packer was Fined the same day 20 Marks and to stand three times in the Pillory This Month was so hard a Frost that the River of Thames was so frozen that many Hundred of Booths were built thereon Coaches in Term time went to and from the Temple to Westminster and foot Passengers as thick as in any Street in London There were Shops of most sorts of Trades There were also several Diversions as Bull-baiting Ninepin-Playing c. and a whole Oxe roasted on the Ice against White-hall date Feb. 4. The Earl of Danby brought to Westminster but was returned again to the Tower brought up the 12. and then Bailed His Majesty constituted Arthur Herbert Esq Rear-Admiral of England date 5 Thomas Archer Esq of Warwickshire submitted himself to His Majesty and Council date 6 John Hambden Esq Tryed for High-Misdemeanor and found Guilty of the same and the 12. Fined 40000 l. to the King date 12 The Earl of Powys the Lord Arundel of Warder the Lord Bellasis the Earl of Tyrone c. were Bailed date 14 Sir Sam. Barnardiston Try'd at the Guild-hall for Writing 4 Seditious Letters against the Government and was found Guilty and on the 17. was Fined 10000 l. Langley Curtis Tryed at Guild-hall for Publishing a Pamplet called The Night-Walker of Bloomsbury and was Fined Apr. 21. and stood in the Pillory date 27 The Count Anthoine Nigreli Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Modena had his Audience at White-hall date Mar. 1. His Majesty went from White-hall to New-Market Henry Proger Esquire Serjeant-Porter was Knighted date 19 A Proclamation about Navigation The 26. A further Order of Council about the same date April 3. THe Lord Dartmouth came with His Majesty's Ships to an Anchor at St. Helens Road and the 8th came into the Downs date 5 The Court removed from White-hall to Windsor date 7 A Fire broke out in the Castle in Dublin which lasted three hours very violent and burnt a great part of the Castle date 13 William Bowes of the County of Durham Esq was Knighted date 14 Sir Leoline Ienkins resigned his Place of Principal Secretary of State and the King gave his Place to Sydney Godolphin Esq and on the 17. he was Sworn date 16 William Wright Alderman of Oxford was committed to the King's-Bench Prison for Publishing Scandalous Libels And on the 19. was Bailed date 21 James Holloway was Sentenced at the King's-Bench Bar for High-Treason to be Executed at Tyburn And on the 30th instant he was accordingly Hanged and Quartered date May. 2. A Tryal at the King's-Bench against some Gentlemen and Aldermen of Nottingham for a Riot there and they were found Guilty date 3 John-Dutton Colt Esq Tryed at the King's-Bench in an Action of Scand Magnat aâ—aiâ—st â—is Royal Highness the Duke of York 〈…〉 100000 l. date 〈…〉 the Commission for 〈…〉 it to his Royal Highness date 14 An Order of 〈…〉 Hicks-Hail against 〈…〉 date June 11. Francis Smith 〈…〉 Elephant Smith was Tryed â—â— Guild-hall for Publishing a Pamphlet called The Raree Show and found Guilty And on the 18. Fined 500 l. and to stand three times in the Pillory
de Pallavicini Envoy Extraordinary from the Republick of Genoua had Audience of the King and the 23. had Audience of the Queen the Queen Dowager and of the Prince of Denmark date 25 William Disnie Esq Tryed for Printing Monmouth's Declaration and found Guilty at a Commission of Oyer and Terminer in Southwark date 26 Rumbold the Maltster one of the Rebels that Landed with Argyle Tryed in Scotland found Guilty and Executed the same day date 29 Thomas Dangerfield being Convicted upon an Information for Writing and Publishing a most Villainous and Scandalous Libel called his Narrative received Judgment at the King's-Bench Bar That he should stand in the Pillory before Westminster-hall-Gate and before the Royal-Exchange That he should be Whipt from Aldgate to Newgate and from Newgate to Tyburn That he Pay a Fine of 500 l. and find Sureties for his good Behaviour during his Life Mr. Rich. Baxter for Writing and Publishing Scandalous and Seditious Annotations on the New Testament was Fined 500 Marks and to find Sureties for his good Behaviour during Life date 30 The Earl of Argyle Beheaded Arrived at Gravesend three Scotch Regiments from Holland date July 2. The Parliament of England Adjourn'd till the 4th of August next date 6 Monmouth and his Rebels routed date 7 The Lord Grey taken date 8 The Duke of Monmouth taken date 10 John Cotton of Botreaux-Castle in Cornwall Knighted date 12 A Proclamation for a Solemn and Publick Thanksgiving throughout the Kingdom for his Majesty's late Victories over the Rebels date 13 The D. of Monmouth the Lord Grey and a German Rebel sent to the Tower date 15 The D. of Monmouth was Beheaded date 18 Goodenough taken and brought to Exeter date 19 A Proclamation for the Lord De la mere to Surrender himself date 20 Henry Stere Esq Knighted at Whitehall date 22 D. of Norfolk E. of Peterborow and the E. of Rochester Installed Knights of the Garter at Windsor date 24 The Earl of Mulgrave Sworn of the Privy Council date 26 Was kept a general Thanksgiving for the Victory over the Rebels A Proclamation to Summon in George Speke Esq Francis Charleton Esq John Wildman Esq Col. Danvers and John Trenchard Esq The E. of Stamford the Lord Brandon and the Lord De la mere Committed to the Tower for High-Treason The Baron d' Ehrlenchamp Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Mentz had Audience of their Majesties date 28 The E. of Arlington dy'd at Arlington-House being in the 67. year of his â—ge date 30 The E. of Aylesbury constituted Lord Chamberlain of the Houshold date 31 The Earl of Fevershâ—â—n elected Knight of the Garter and Aug. 25. Install'd at Windsor The same day the E. of Berkely Sworn of the Privy-Council date Aug. 4. The Parliament met at Westm. and were adjourn'd again till the 9th of Novemb. next The same day in the Afternoon His Majesty went to Windsor date 8 The Mareschal d' Humieres sent by the most Christian King and the Count de Tonnerre by the D. of Orleans to Congratulate His Majesty's Victory over the Rebels had Audience of the K. at Windsor and the 9th of the Queen and the 11th of the Queen Dowager date 23 The Marquis de Velparaiso Envoy Extraordinary from the K. of Spain had Audience of the King at Windsor and the 24th of the Queen and the 28th had Audience of the Queen Dowager at White-hall and Sept. 13. of their Royal Highnesses at Windsor date 29 Sir Richard Bulstrode sent Ambassador to Brussels date Sept. 1. The Count de Thun Envoy Extraordinary from the Emperor had Audience of Leave of the King and the 2d of the Queen at Windsor and the 5th of the Queen Dowager at White-hall The same day Don Simon de Souza de Magethaens Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Portugal had Audience of the King and the 3d. of the Queen at Windsor date 2 Alicia Lisle Executed at Winchester for High-Treason in harbouring John Hicks a Rebel date 4 The Prince Mourbach Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Cologne had Audience of their Majesties at Windsor the 12 had Audience of Leave of the King and the 13. of the Queen and their Royal Highnesses at Windsor date 5 Francis Lord Guildford Lord-Keeper of the Great Seal of England died at his House at Wroxton in Oxfordshire date 7 A Proclamation for apprehending the Earl of Macclesfield A Proclamation for the due Execution of the Acts of Parliament for erecting the Post-Office A Proclamation for quieting the Post-master-General his Deputies and Assigns in the Execution of his Office date 11 Don Joseph de Faria Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Poland had Audience of Leave of their Majesties at Windsor and the 19. of the Q. Dowager date 14 His Majesty went from Windsor to Winchester and the 18. returned again to Windsor date 17 Sir Leoline Ienkins Buried in the Chapel of Jesus-College in Oxon. date 20 The Marquis de Velparaiso Envoy Extraordinary from the King of Spain had Audience of Leave of their Majesties at Windsor and the 23. of the Q. Dowager at White-hall date 28 His Majesty taking into his Royal Consideration the many Eminent and Faithful Services which the right Honourable George Lord Jeffreys of Wem Lord Chief Justice of England had rendred the Crown as well in the late King's time as since His Majesty's accession to the Crown was pleased to make him Lord high Chancellor of England date Octo. 6. Their Majesties return'd from Windsor to White-hall Count Hamilton Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector Palatin had Audience of their Majesties the Q. Dowager and their Royal Highnesses at White-hall The same day the Baron Loe Envoy Extraordinary from the Elector of Tâ—ier had Audience of their Majesties and the Q. Dowager the 9th of their Royal Highnesses The 23. he had Audience of Leave of His Majesty date 7 The Heer Van Duyvenwoorden the Heer Van Citters and the Heer Dyckvelt had Audience of Leave of their Majesties at White-hall the 8th of the Q. Dowager and the 9th of their Royal Highnesses date 11 Sir Edw. Herbert made Lord Chief Justice of the King's-Bench His Majesty having appointed Sir Edw. Lutwich to succeed him in the Place of Chief Justice of Chester Sir Robert Wright removed to the Court of King's-Bench in the room of Sir Tho. Walcot and Sir Edw. Nevil made Baron of the Exchequer in his room Roger North and Oliver Montague Esquires both of His Majesty's Council at Law made the first Attorney the second Sollicitor-General to the Queen A Proclamation for the Parliament to meet the Ninth of November next date 16 Sir E. Herbert Lord Chief Justice of the King's-Bench Sworn one of the Privy-Council date 19 Hen. Cornish Esq William Ring Iohn Ferneley and Eliz. Gaunt found Guilty of High-Treason at the Old-Baily date 21 Viscount Preston Sworn of His Majesty's Privy-Council The same day Paul Ricaut Esq was Knighted date 23 The Baron de Blomberg Envoy from the D. of Courland
Regiment The person shot dead that assaulted him The Lords publish an Order for the quieting of the Irish. date 18 The Prince of Orange came to St. James's and his Forces to London date 19 The Prince of Orange visited the Queen Dowager at Sommerset-house and this day the Prince and Princess of Denmark came to Whitehall date 20 The Aldermen and Citizens of London waited on the Prince of Orange at St. James's date 21 The Prince of Orange published an Order to return the Arms into the publik Store and an Order about quartering of Soldiers date 22 The Lords Spiritual and Temporal assembled at Westminster and ordered F. Guine Esq to sign such Orders as were made by them date 23 The Prince of Orange ordered the French Ambassadour to leave England date 25 The Peers present to the Pr. of Orange two Addresses the first of Thanks c. and to desire his Highness to accept the Government till Jan. 22. next the second to issue out Letters to the Coroners to chuse Convention-men to sit Jan. 22. date 26 The Aldermen and Citizens of London agreed to the said Address date 29 The Prince of Orange gave his Answer to the said Addresses date 30 The Prince of Orange put out his Declaration authorising Sheriffs Justices c. to act the same day his Highness received the Sacrament at St. James's by the hands of the Bishop of London date Jan. 2. The Prince of Orange published a Declaration for the better collecting the Revenue date 3 The Lord Dartmouth with the Fleet came into the Downs date 5 The Prince of Orange published an Order for regular Election of Convention-men The Sedgmore Frigot lost nigh Plymouth date 6 Dr. Seth Ward Bishop of Sarum dyed date 7 Coll. John Darcy Heir to the Earl of Holderness dyed date 8 James Howard Earl of Suffolk dyed The Prince of Orange published a Declaration for quartering of Soldiers date 9 The Countess of Huntingdon was carried through London in order to her Interrment date 10 Scotland address the Prince of Orange to take their Government upon him till March next date 16 The Prince of Orange's Declaration for paying the Seamen date 19 The Prince of Orange's Order for paying and keeping the Soldiers in order date 22 The Convention met at Westminster the Marquess of Hallifax made Speaker of the Lords House and Mr. Powle of the Commons then they desired the Prince of Orange to take on him the Administration of the Government for a farther time also ordered that a Thanksgiving-day be kept Jan. 31. at London c. and Feb. 14. in all England The Prince of Orange sent a Letter to the House of Lords about settling the Government date Feb. 2. The Order to forbid Feb. 6. to be kept a Thanksgiving-day A great number of people go to Westminster to desire the Convention to crown the Prince and Princess of Orange date 4 The Lord Mayor published an Order to prevent the tumultuous meeting at Westminster date 6 The Prince of Orange's Proclamation to prevent the abuses in Forests date 7 The Lords in the Convention agreed with the Commons that the Throne was vacant and that the Prince and Princess of Orange ought to be King and Queen date 12 The Princess of Orange landed at White-hall date 13 The Prince and Princess of Orange proclaimed King and Queen of England France and Ireland by the name of William and Mary at London on the 19th at Rippon Beverly Lancaster Hartford Ware Royston Baldock Triâ—â— St. Albanes Stamford Alesbury Wendover Chesham Beaconsfield Rewsborrow Colebrook Burnham Ivingo Marlo c. the 18th at Bath Cardigan c. the 23d at York Taunton c. March 5. at Bridgewater Bristoll c. the 6th at Sandwich c. date 14 K. William put out a Proclamation for the collecting of the Revenue to continue as in December last date 16 K. William's Order in Council for alteration of the Royal Family's Names in the Common-Prayer date 18 K. William made a Speech to the Lords and Commons at Westminster date 21 The Bishop of London and the Clergy of the City waited on K. William at White-hall date 22 K. William's Declaration to order the Irish to lay down their Arms by April following date 23 K. William signed the Act for the sitting of the Parliament and after the King and Queen went to Hampton-Court date 26 Sir John Read's House was robbed at Bracket-hall in Hartfordshire date 28 A Proclamation for the discovery of Mr. Brent Another for bringing in Arms imbezelled date Mar. 2. Serj. Maynard Serj. Rawlinson and Sir Anthony Keck are made Commissioners of the Great Seal of England Henry Pollexfen Esq Attorney General Sir Geo. Treâ—y Sollicitor General Lord Willoughby Chancellour of the Dutchy Lord Lovelace Captain of the Band of Pensioners Lord Lucas chief Governour of the Tower of London date 4 The Earl of Sandwich his Funeral date 8 William Harbord Esq sworn of the Privy-Council The Brandenburghs got a Victory over the French at Nuis The Lords and Commons present an Address to stand by K. William with their Lives and Fortunes K. William desires their care of the Dutch Ireland and the Fleet. Arthur Herbert Esq John Earl of Carbury Sir Michael Wharton Bart. Sir Tho. Lee Bart. Sir John Chichesly Sir John Lowther Bart. of White-haven and William Sacheveril Esq Commissioners for the Admiralty date Mar. 9. Dr. Gilbert Burnet elected Bishop of Sarum in the place of Dr. S. Ward deceased and consecrated at Fulham by the Bishops of London Winchester Lincoln Landaff St. Asaph and Carlile date 12 The City of London made an Address to K. William Charles Sedly Esq of Southfleet in Kent Knighted K. James II. arrived at Kingsale in Ireland and on the 24th entred Dublin on Horseback and the next day published three Proclamations date 16 K. William made a Speech in the House of Lords and passed two Acts. The Parliament addressed the King to put his Proclamation out against the Soldiers that disserted The Sheriffs of all Counties of England were appointed by K. William A Proclamation for Crowning K. William and Q. Mary and Proclaimed at London on the 20th for the Coronation to be on the 11th of April next The Convention of Scotland met and chose Duke Hamilton Speaker and on the 23d sent their Answer to K. William's Letter by the Lord Rosse date 17 Sir John Chapman Lord Mayor of London dyed date 18 Sir John Berry came into the Downs with a Squadron of Men of War date 20 The Lord Lieutenants of all the Counties of England appointed by K. William date 21 Alderman Pilkington chose Lord Mayor of London for the remainder of the year K. William signed the Act for a present Aid of 412000 l. date Mar. 27. THE Lord Cooâ— made Treasurer and Receiver General to Q. Mary date 30 Being Easter day Sir Geo. Lockhart was shot dead as he came from Church at Edenburgh he was Lord President of the Sessions of Scotland date Apr. 1. A
to the Act for Toleration of Dissenters and two Acts more The Estates of Scotland read K. William's Letter to make them a Convention which they acccepted with thanks and adjourned to June 5. and ordered all their Members to meet then date 27 The Heer 's Engelenburg Witsen Odyck Citters and Dyckvelt Ambassadours extraordinary from Holland made their publick Entrance and on the 30th had their publick Audience at the Banquetting House at Whitehall date 28 K. William gave his Royal Assent to two Acts of Parliament Vice-Admiral Almonde arrived at Portsmouth with part of the Dutch Fleet. The Scanderoon Fleet came to Plymouth date May 30. The Dutchess of Albemarle arrived at Plymouth from Jamaica The Duke of Somerset was installed Chancellour of Cambridge at Northumberland Houâ—e in the Strand date 31 Major General Kirke set Sail from High-lake nigh Leverpole with his Forces for London-Derry date June 1. Admiral Herbert created Earl of Torrington and Baron Herbert of Torbay date 4 The Assistant Frigat with fourteen Merchant men from the West-Indies came into the Downs John Ashburnham Esq Created Baron Ashburnham of Ashburn-Hall in Sussex The Dutch Ambassadours had Audience date 6 The Dutch Fleet of Thirty Capital Ships came to the Spit-head date 10 Edward Mosely Esq of Lancashire Knighted date 13 Edinburgh Castle deliverd up by the Duke of Gourdon date 14 His Majesty set Sail from the Spit-head date 15 London-Derry made another advantageous Sally Major General Kirke came to the Lough before London-Derry date 16 The Fortress of Keyseawreart surrendered by the French to the Duke of Brandenburgh date 17 Above Eighty of the Clergy of London went in a Body to take the Oaths at Westminster-hall The Parliament of Scotland met and passed an Act to ascertain King William's Authority date 22 King William went to the Parliament at Westminster and passed Ten Acts. date 24 King William's Proclamation to offer one Hundred Pound to discover either Sir Adam Blair or Doctor Robert Grey for dispersing King James's Declaration date 25 John Studer was executed at Kingston for deserting His Majesty's Service date 28 King William went to the House of Lords and made a Speech to the Parliament date 30 King of Sweden's Envoy had Audience date July 5. An Act passed in Scotland to take away the Supremacy over Ecclesiastical Affairs date 6 James Ermendenger made Master of their Majesties Hand-Guns A Plot discovered to have fired Edinburgh and to have destroyed the Estates on the Eight instant on which discovery about Forty Persons were secured date 9 The Earl of Pembroke had Audience of the States of Holland date 10 There landed from Three French Men of War about Eight hundred Irish in Argile-shire in Scotland from Carrick fergus date 11 King William called by Writ to sit as Barons in the House of Lords Charles Lord Dursley and Robert Lord Viscount Lisle who took their places The Protestants at Inniskilling by a Sally beat a Convoy of four hundred and took two Firkins of money and fifteen Waggons of Ammunition and Provisions date 13 A Proclamation to offer Ten pound to discover any High-way man Robert Serle Esq appointed to be Consul of Leghorne date 17 Duke Schomberg left White-hall in order to his journey to Chester towards his Relief of Ireland date 20 Duke Schomberg came to Chester being received with great respect next day viewed the ground where the Camp was to be date 21 A French Man of War brought in as a prize to Plymouth which came from Ireland date 22 The Act for Abolishing the Episcopacy in Scotland was touched with the Sceptre date 23 The Spanish Ambassadour had his publick Audience date 24 About four of the Clock in the Morning her Royal Highness Princess Anne of Denmark was brought to Bed of a Son and on the Twenty seventh was Christen'd by the name of William by the Bishop of London at Hampton Court where his Majesty declared him Duke of Glocester date 25 King William passed nine Acts of Parliament date 26 Came out a Proclamation against exporting of Salt Petre. date 31 Martin Wiscomb made Consul of Cadiz and Saint Maries London-derry in Ireland was relieved after it was brought to that extremity that five hundred ninety one Bombs had been shot into the Town and six thousand dyed for want of Provisions and five thousand fighting men left in it the same night the Duke of Berwick with King James's Forces raised the Siege and went away burning all places they left behind date Aug. 1. A great fight in Scotland betwixt General Mackay and the Lord Dundee where the latter was killed date 2 The Parliament of Scotland Adjourned to the eighth of October Pope Innocent XI dyed in the 79th year of his Age and was the sixth buried at Saint Peter's Church at Rome after he had lain three days in the Church for publick view date 3 The Earl of Torrington with the Fleet nigh the Isle of Silly designed for the Coast of Ireland date 7 Four Ships went with Provisions from Highlake to London-derry date 8 Launceston in Cornwall did present an Address to King William being the first of any County of England date 12 Duke Schomberg set Sail from Highlake and on the thirteenth landed at Bangor in the North of Ireland with the English Forces date 15 A Fight betwixt Prince Waldeck with the English and Dutch Forces and Mareschal d'Humieres with the French where near two thousand of the latter were killed date 20 The fight at Dunkell in Scotland date 22 William Forester and James Forbes Esqs and Clerks of the Green-cloth were Knighted at Hampton Court date 27 Francis Blake of Ford Castle Knighted at Hampton Court date 28 Carrick fergus in Ireland surrendred to Duke Schomberg after four days Siege The North Male Robbed nigh Newington in Middlesex date 9 Mr. Walker late Governour of London-derry waited on their Majesties at Hampton Court where the King presented him five Thousand pound as a Reward The Earl of Levins is made Governour of Edinburgh Castle The Earl of Torrington with the Fleet at Torbay date Aug. 31. Mr. Walker late Governour of London-derry waited on King William at Hampton Court and presented an Address date Sept. 1. The Chester Male Robbed betwixt Highgate and Wheâ—stone date 2 A Proclamation Authorizing Commissioners for the Act of 12 d. in the pound date 9 Duke Hamilton sworn of his Majesty's Privy Council at White-hall date 13 Edward Smith Esq appointed Consul for the Canary Islands date 16 The East-land Fleet of 34 Sail passed by Weymouth date 20 Parliament met and Adjourned to October the 19th following date 25 The Dutch Ambassadours had their Audience of leave date 26 Sir John Holt Lord Chief Justice of England sworn of the Privy Council date 30 Sir Thomas Pilkington continued Lord Mayor of London for the ensuing year The King left White-hall towards his journey for New-Market date Octo. 1. The Fleet under the Earl of Torrington Sailed out of Torbay to the Spit-head date
Earl of this Kingdom by the Name of Baron of Tâ—ndale Viscount Ratcliffe and Langley and Earl of Darwentwater date Sep. 15. His Grace the Duke of Albemarle set Sail from Spithead in order to his Voyage for the Government of Jamaica date 18 The Marquis De Torcy Envoy Extraordinary from the King of France had Audience of the Queen Dowager at Somerset-house date 23 Don Simon de Souza de Magelhaens Envoy from Portugal had Audience of His Majesty this day to notify the Consummation of that King's Marriage being Conducted by Sir Charles Cottrell Master of the Ceremonies date 24 The Marquis de Torcy Envoy Extraordinary from France had Audience of their Royal Highnesses Prince George and the Princess Ann of Denmark being Conducted by Sir Charles Cottrell Master of the Ceremonies date 25 The right Honourable Roger Earl of Castlemain His Majesty's late Ambassador Extraordinary at Rome was Sworn of His Majesty's most honourable Privy-Council date Oct. 5. The Duke of Albemarle set Sail from Plimouth for His Government in the Western Islands with several Vessels in Company The Duke of Norfolk Earl Marshal of England c. first held his Court of Chivalry in the Painted Chamber according to the Ancient Custom and Law of Arms. date 6 Her Majesty returned to Windsor in very good Health from the Bath date 11 Their Majesties returned to White-hall with the whole Court from Windsor date 12 The Count Valsassine Envoy Extraordinary from the Governor of Flanders had Audience of their Majesties to make the Complements of Condoleance on the Death of the late Dutchess of Modena Their Royal Highnesses Prince George and the Princess Ann of Denmark returned from Hampton-Court to White-hall date 14 His Grace William Duke of Hamilton and Sir Nicholas Butler one of the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs were Sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 15 The Count of Valsassine Envoy Extraordinary from the Governour of Flanders had Audience of the Queen Dowager The Marquis de Torcy Envoy Extraordinary from France had his Audience of leave this day of His Majesty and of the Queen the 16th Don Simon de Souza de Magelhaens Envoy from Portugal had Audience of Her Majesty date 17 The Marquis de Torcy Envoy Extraordinary from France had this day Audience of leave of the Queen Dowager and the 18th of their Royal Highnesses Prince George and the Princess Ann of Denmark date 18 The Count Valsassine Envoy Extraordinary from the Governor of Flanders had Audience of his Royal Highness Prince George as he had yesterday of her Royal Highness the Princess Ann of Denmark date 25 His Majesty was this day pleased to confer the Honour of Knighthood on Charles Carteret Esq date 27 The Count de Valsassine Envoy Extraordinary from the Governor of Flanders had his Audience of Leave of His Majesty date 29 His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark the Pope's Nuncio French Ambassador c. and attended by the Principal Officers of the Court was pleas'd to Dine this day at the Guild-Hall it being the Anniversary Festival of the Entrance of the new Lord Mayor upon his Office date 30 His Majesty was pleas'd to confer the Honour of Knighthood upon John Bawden and William Ashurst Esquires FINIS A Catalogue of BOOKS Printed and Sold by William Crooke Bookseller at the Sign of the Green Dragon without Temple-Bar nigh the Passage into the Temple by Devereux-Court 1688. Divinity 1. BRevis Demonstratio being the Truth of the Christian Religion proved by Reason 120. price Bound 10 d. 2. Chillingworth's Book called The Protestant Religion a Safe way to Salvation made more generally useful with some Additions in 40. price 1 s. 6 d. 3. The Doctrine of Passive Obedience delivered in a Sermon on the 30th of January by I. Ellesby Vicar of Chiswick 40. price 6 d. 4. Mr. Howel's Visitation-Sermon before the Bishop of Chichester 40. price 6 d. 5. Dr. Hascard's three Sermons one on the Fifth of November the other two before the Lord Mayors of London both in 40. 6. Mr. Manningham's Six Sermons one before the Lord-Mayor one at St. Marie's in Oxford two at the Rolls on the 30th of January and the 29th of May one at Hampshire Feast the other at Sir John Norton's Funeral in 40. 7. A Sermon Preached at the Savoy-Church in French and since Printed in French and English 120. price bound 8 d. 8. A Modest Plea for the Clergy wherein is considered the reasons why the Clergy are so contemned and neglected By L. A. D. D. and Dean of Litchfield Price 1 s. 6 d. 9. Hugo Grotius his Catechism Greek Latin and English with a Praxis of all the Greek words therein contained In 80. price bound 2 s. 10. The Spirit of Prophecy proving that Christ and his Apostles were Prophets written by the directions of and recommended to the Press by the late Peter Gunning then Lord Bishop of Ely In 80. price 2 s. 6 d. 11. The King-killing Doctrine of the Iesuites in a sincere Discourse to the French King written by a Roman Catholick In 40. price 1 s. 12. Justifying Faith or the Faith by which the Just do live together with the excellency of the Common-Prayer-Book In 80. price bound 1 s. 13. Mercy Triumphant or the Kingdom of Christ enlarged beyond the narrow bounds which have been wont to be set to it By Ed. Lane M. A. and Rector of Sparshalt 14. Du Moulin's Reflections reverberated being a full answer to the damning Doctrine of Dr. Lewis de Moulin also a Confutation of Edmond Hickeringill against the Ecclesiastical Courts By E. Lane c. In 40. 1 s. 6 d. 15. A Discourse about Conscience relating to the present Differences among us in opposition to both extremes of Popery and Fanaticism In 40. price 6 d. 16. A Thanksgiving-Sermon for the Discovery of the late Fanatick Plot Septemb. 9. 1683. By John Harison D. D. Rector of Pulborrow 40. 17. An Introduction to the Sacrament or a short plain and safe way to the Communion-Table being an Instruction for the worthy receiving the Lord's Supper Collected for and familiarly addressed to every particular Communicant By L. Addison D. D. Dean of Litchfield To which is added the Communicant's Assistant being a Collection of Devotions to be used Before At and After A CONTINUATION OF THE Historian's Guide OR BRITTAIN'S Remembrancer c. date N. 25. THE Duke of Albemarle arrived at Barbadoes date 27 The new Grand Seignior took upon him the Government at Constantinople date Dec. 6 A great Inundation in Ireland date 16 A Proclamation of K. James II. to prize Canaries to be sold at 18d the Quart date 24 Tho. Shaftâ— executed at Wapping-dock being condemned by the Admiralty date Jan. 20. The Marquess of Bedmar Envoy from the King of Spain had Audience A Proclamation against Pyrats in America date 22 Duke of Berwick made Governour of Portsmouth date F. 10. A Proclamation against seditious Books date Mar. 2. Two
Proclamations to forbid the English entring into foreign Service date 6 The Commissioners sate at Chelmsford to enquire after money levyed on Dissenters date 9 The Duke of Grafton arrived in the Downs date 20 Exeter new Charter brought down by the Mayor date Apr. 6. A Proclamation against exporting of Wool c. date May 4. An Order of Council signed by the Clerk of the Council for ordering the King's Declaration of Tolleration to be read in Churches on the 20th and 27th Instant being Sundays date 8 The King went to Chatham date 11 Chester Mail robbed nigh Coventry date 15 Captain Froud arrived at Plymouth from the West-Indies date 30 The Seir de Lente Envoy from the King of Denmark had his Audience of Congé date Jun. 8. The Archbishop of Canterbury and six Bishops more committed to the Tower for Petitioning the King not to reade the Declaration of Toleration in Churches date 14 Sir Roger Strickland with 20 Sail of Men of War in the Downs date 15 The Archbishop of Canterbury Bishops of St. Asaph Ely Chichester Bath and Wells Peterborough and Bristoll were brought to the King's-Bench Bar from the Tower where they were sent the 8th and arraigned tryed and acquitted the 29th of May Instant Prince and Princess of Denmark came from the Bath date 17 Appointed a Day of Thanksgiving for the Birth of the Prince of Wales that was said to be born on Trinity Sunday about 10 of the Clock in the morning Naples almost ruined by an Earthquake date 22 Seignior Garstorf Envoy from the King of Denmark had Audience date 23 Marquess Cattaneo Envoy from the Duke of Modena had Audience Seignior Zeuglestin Envoy from the Prince of Orange had Audience date 26 A Call of Sergeants viz. W. Leffant Iohn Rotheram V. Denn Sol. Lovell Sir H. Chancy W. Moses H. Tâ—inder H. Fuller and W. Tomson date 29 Tho. Jifford Mayor of Exeter Knighted date July 14. The Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen went to kiss the hand of the young Prince of Wales the Recorder did present the Marchioness of Powis his Governerness with a Purse of Gold Thomas Elmes Esq Knighted date 17 Fire-works on the Thames for the Birth of the Prince of Wales date 18 James Duke of Ormond dyed in the 79th year of his Age at Kingston-Hall in Dorsetshire date 24 The King and Queen went to Windsor and went the third of August to Richmond and on the ninth to Whitehall date Aug. 4. The new Charter was brought to Newcastle upon Tyne date 12 Samuel Gerrard Esq Knighted The Mayor of Scarbrough tossed in a Blanket by a Captain that quartered in the Town Judge Allybone dyed date Sep. 2. Sir Robert Vyner dyed date 4 Sir John Shorter Lord mayor of London dyed and was buried the 12th at St. Saviour's in Southwark date 6 Belgrade taken by Storm by the German Forces date 8 Sir John Eyles sworn Lord Mayor of London date 9 Countess-Dowager of Feversham dyed at Tunbridge date 10 Lieutenant Coll. Beaumont Captain Paston and four Captains of the D. of Berwick's Regiment 〈◊〉 at a Council of War at Windsor cashier'd for not admitting of Irishmen into their Companies date 14 Tho. Lane of St. Lawrence Lane Knighted date 17 Prince and Princess of Denmark came from Tunbridge Coll. Bevile Skelton Esq sent to the Tower date 18 The King came from Windsor to Whitehall date 19 He went to Chatham date 20 The Queen and Prince of Wales came from Windsor to Whitehall date 21 The King's Declaration about the Parliament Sir Tho. Fitch that made Fleet-Ditch was buried at Eltham date 22 Came out the French King 's Memorials against the Pope and against the Emperour date 28 The King's Proclamation came out against the Dutch and the same day came out the King 's general Pardon date 30 The Bishop of London was restored date Octob. 2. The Charter of London restored by the Lord Chancellour and Sir W. Pritchard desired to take the Chair but he refused it The same day the general Pardon came out again with Alterations date 6 Sir I. Chapman sworn Lord Mayor of Lond. date 15 The Prince of Wales named at St. James's Chapel James-Francis-Edward date 17 A Proclamation and an Order of Council came out for restoring of Charters Liberties Rights and Franchises to all Corporations The Earl of Derby made Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire and Lancashire date 19 The Prince of Orange set sail with 50 Capital Men of War 26 smaller 25 fire Ships 300 fly Boats Pinks c. for England but by a Storm that Night was driven back again date 22 The Birth of the Prince of Wales was examined before the Privy Council date 27 The Earl of Sunderland put out of the Council and Secretary of State date 28 The Lord Viscount Preston made Secretary c. in his room date Nov. 1. The Prince of Orange set sail with the Fleet that he had put out on the 19th of Octob. with about 100 small Ships more than was then so here was 500. date 2 A Proclamation against the Prince of Orange's Manifesto date 3 The Dutch Fleet sailed by Dover and lost a small Vessel of about 100 men date 5 The Prince of Orange landed at Torbay nigh Dartmouth in Devon with the Dutch Army about 15000 men date 13 The Lord Lovelace and thirteen of his party were taken at Cyrencester as they were going to the Prince of Orange date 16 Dr. Lamplugh Bishop of Exeter having lost Exeter on the Prince of Orange's coming came up to London and K. James made him Archbishop of York date 17 Eighteen Lords Spiritual and Temporal petition K. James for a Parliament date 17 The King went to Windsor in order to his Journey to Sarum date 26 K. James came from Sarum to Whitehall Coll. Bevile Skelton made Lieutenant of the Tower date 28 An Order by K. James for a Parliament to sit Jan. 15. The French King's Ordinance for a War with the Dutch came out date Dec. 11. Dyed at St. James's the Countess Dowager of Ossory date 12 A false Allarm of an Irish Massacre in and about London which Allarm spread over all England The Rabble up in several places for several days pulling down Mass houses and Papist's houses among others great mischief done to the Spanish Ambassadour's It ceased Decemb 12. The Lord Chancellour Jeffreys taken in Wapping and sent Prisoner to the Tower of London date 13 The Lords publish an Order to keep London and Middlesex quiet The Lords and Citizens waited on the Prince of Orange at Henley with an Address K. James stopped in a Smack nigh Feversham in Kent with him the Earl of Peterborough Sir Ed. Hales c. Four Coaches were sent for him and on the 16th he came to Whitehall on the 18th he left Whitehall and went to Sir Richard Head's nigh Rochester on the 23d he withdrew for France date 14 The Prince of Orange came to Windsor The Duke of Grafton assaulted in the Strand at the head of his