Faulconberg Viscount Mordant made Earl of Monmouth Lord Mountague made Visc Mounthermer and Earl of Mountague Lord Churchill made Earl of Marlborough Henry Sidney Esq made Baron of Milton Viscount Sidney of Sheppy in Kent Lord Lumley made Viscount Lumley of Lumley-Castle in Durham Lord Cholmondly made Baron of Cholmondly of Wich-Malbanch alias Nantwich in Cheshire Thomas Pilkington Esq Lord Mayor of London Knighted Sir George Hewit made Baron of James-Town and Viscount Goran in Ireland day 11 K. William and Q. Mary Crowned at Westminster by the Bishop of London and the day kept with great Ceremony in most of the chief Towns in England day 12 The House of Commons walked on foot from Westminster to Whitehall to congratulate their Majesties on their Coronations The House of Commons humbly request his Majesty That he would declare War against the French King and promise to stand by him and to assist him in the carrying on the War to the utmost of their power day 16 The Convention of Scotland sends the Earl of Argyle Sir James Montgomery and Sir Joh. Dalrimple to offer the Crown of Scotland to his Majesty and take the Oaths of Allegiance c. as their Representatives Six Hundred Medals of Gold worth 3 l. a piece are distributed each Member of the House of Commons being presented with one They had the King and Queen's Effigies on one side and on the other a Phaeton struck with Thunder by Jupiter with this Inscription Ne totus absumatur Orbis day 17 Admiral Herbert arrived at Kingsale in Ireland day 18 King James with his Army before London-derry George Jeffereys Baron of Wemm and late Lord Chancellor of England died in the Tower of London and was there buried privately the Sunday-night following by an Order his Relations got from K. William The Sieur de Schmittan Envoy extraordinary from the Duke of Brandenburgh had Audience of the King and Queen at Hampton-Court day 19 Geo. Booth Esq Sir Rich. Temple Sir John Worden Sir Rob. Southwel Sir Rob. Clayton Sir Patience Ward made Commissioners of the Customs day 20 The Lords Address to King William to support the Church of England and to call a Convocation Sir Henry Fane Sir Henry Ashurst Sir Hum. Edwin Tho. Frankland Esq Fran. Perry Esq John Danvers Esq and John Wilcox Jun. Esq made Commissioners for the Excise day 24 The Earl of Danby made Marquess of Caermarthen King William passed Six Acts of Parliament day 26 An Address of the House of Commons to K. William for a War with France and the King's Answer to it The Baron de Schutz Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of Luxenburgh c. had Audience of their Majesties at Hampton-Court Two Proclamations came out 1. To incourage French Protestants 2. For prohibiting French Goods The Estates of Scotland Named the Earl of Argyle Sir James Montgomery and Sir John Dalrimple to go Commissioners for England to offer the Crown of Scotland to K. William and Q. Mary which was done accordingly on the 11th of May in great Solemnity in the Banqueting-House at Whitehall to which Place the Commissioners came by Post day 27 Arrived at Portsmouth the Wolf from Virginia having on Board the Lord Howard of Effingham Governour of Virginia day 29 King William put out Two Proclamations for prohibiting Sea-men to serve Forreign Princes c. month May. day 1 King William passed at Westminster the Poll-Act and Two more A Fight betwixt Admiral Herbert and the French at Bantry Bay in the N. W. of Ireland day 2 The Estates of Scotland Adjourned to the 21st Instant day 4 A Call of Serjeants at Law viz. Sir Hen. Pollexfen Nich. Lechmore Tho. Rookesby Joh. Thurburn Will. Wogan Will. Pawlet Nath. Bond Gyles Eyres Henry Hatsell John Blencow Peyton Ventris John Powel Roger Belwood John Tremain John Trenchard and John Turton Esqs The same day the Judges were Constituted viz. Sir John Holt Ch. Just Sir Will. Dolben Sir Will. Gregory and Gyles Eyres Esq of the King's Bench Sir Hen. Pollexfen Ch. Just Sir Joh. Powell Tho. Rookesby and Peyton Ventris Esqs of the Common-Pleas Sir Robert Atkinson Ch. Baron Sir Ed. Nevile Nic. Lechmore and John Turton Esqs of the Exchequer John Trenchard Esq Ch. Just of Chester Sir Geo. Treby Attorney General John Summers Esq Sollicitor General day 5 The Plate Fleet arrived in the Downs richly laden His Majesty was pleased to send to the Convention in Scotland which was converted into a Parliament His Majesty declares War against France day 7 A Declaration of War against France came out day 9 The Thanksgiving-day was kept in Scotland for their Deliverance from Popery and Slavery day 11 K. William gave his Royal Assent to 5 Acts at Westminster The Deputies sent by the Convention of Scotland arrive at London and discharge their Trust by presenting the Crown of their Kingdom to his Majesty and taking the Oaths day 16 K. William came to Portsmouth and on Board the Elizabeth Frigot dined with Adm. Herbert where he declared his Royal Intention to make Admiral Herbert an Earl and there Knighted Captain Joh. Ashby and Capt. Clowdes Shovell and the King return'd that Evening to Hampton-Court after giving 2600 l. amongst the Wounded c. Sea-men A great Sally by London-derry Men with success George Lord Melvill made sole Secretary of State in Scotland Frederick Count de Schomberg made General of all his Majesty's Forces Master General of the Ordinance and of his Majesty's Privy-Council Baron of Teys Earl of Brantford Marquess of Harwich and Duke of Schomberg day 20 Sir Robert Wright late Lord Chief Justice died in New-gate day 22 The Assistence Frigot came into Plymouth with the Body of the late Duke of Albemarle day 23 K. William's Proclamation for a Fast to be kept about London on the 5th of June on the 19th all England over day 24 K. William gave his Royal Assent to the Act for Toleration of Dissenters and Two Acts more on 28th The King makes the Estates of Scotland a Convention day 28 Vice-Admiral Almonde arrived at Portsmouth with part of the Dutch Fleet. day 30 The Dutchess of Albemarle arriv'd at Plymouth from Jamaica The Duke of Somerset installed Chancellor of Cambridge day 31 Major General Kirke set Sail from High-Lake with his Forces for London-Derry month June day 1 Admiral Herbert created Earl of Torrington and Baron Herbert of Torbay day 4 John Ashburnham Esq created Baron Ashburnham of Ashburn-Hall in Sussex The Dutch Ambassadors had Audience day 6 The Dutch Fleet of 30 Capital Ships came to Spit-head day 10 Edward Mosely Esq of Lancashire Knighted day 13 Edinborough Castle delivered up by the Duke of Gourdon day 14 His Majesty set Sail from the Spithead day 15 Maj. Gen. Kirke came to the Lough before London-Derry day 16 The Fortress of Keyseawreart surrendered by the French to the Duke of Brandenburgh day 18 Above 80 of the Clergy of London went in a Body to take the Oaths of Allegiance at Westminster-hall The Parliament
Beer and Ale c. day 13 Prince Lewis took his leave of their Majesties at Kensington day 17 About 11 in the Morning an old Tower in Dublin call'd the Key-Tower suddenly fell wherein were 218 Barrels of Powder w th by the striking of the Stones one against another took Fire and blew up and very much shatter'd the Town and wounded 24 Souldiers there were of the Townsmen about 100 kill'd and hurt day 23 His Majesty appointed Sam. Eyres Serjeant at Law to be one of the Judges of King's-Bench in the Room of Mr. Justice Dolben deceased month Mar. day 4 His Majesty was pleased to Constitute Charles Earl of Shrewsbury Principal Secretary day 5 Tho. Jones and John Golden convicted of High-Treason were Executed near Redriff-Stairs day 12 At Cadiz arose a violent Storm with Thunder Lightning and a great deal of Rain the Storm continued all Day and the Night following several Men of War much damag'd thereby day 15 Edw. Carteret Esq appointed to be Bailiff of their Majesties Island of Jersey day 23 An Act passed for Rates and Duties upon Salt 1694 month Apr. day 11 HIS Majesty nominated Narcissus Lord Arch-Bishop of Cashell in Ireland to the Arch-Bishoprick of Dublin vacant by the Death of Dr. Marsh And William Lord Bishop of Cloyne to the Arch-Bishoprick of Cashell day 12 Price of Corn increaseth in France day 16 His Majesty gave his Royal Assent to an Act for raising Money by Poll c. Elector of Cologne elected Bishop of Leige day 18 Duke Hamilton died about Five in the Morning The Rebels in the Basse in Scotland desire to Capitulate day 20 John Smith of Issleworth in the County of Middlesex Esq created Baronet of this Kingdom day 21 The Basse in Scotland was surrender'd this day in the Evening upon Articles day 25 Charles Earl of Shrewsbury elected Kt. of the Order of the Garter John Earl of Mulgrave created a Marquess of this Kingdom by the Name and Style of Marquess of Normanby His Majesty likewise created Henry Herbert of Ribbesford in the County of Worcester Esq a Baron of this Kingdom by the Title of Baron Herbert of Chirbury in the County of Salop. His Majesty appointed the Right Honourable Edward Russel Esq Sir John Lowther of White-haven Bar. Henry Priestman Sir George Rook and Sir John Houblon Kts. Commissioners for Executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of England and Ireland His Majesty upon the Death of Sir Tho. Duppa Gentleman-Usher of the Black Rod Conferr'd that Place upon Fleetwood Sheppard Esq and also Knighted him His Majesty's Royal Assent to an Act for Duties upon Vellum Parchment Paper c. for 4 Years and other Acts. And then his Majesty departed for Holland His Majesty created Thomas Lord Marquess of Carmarthen President of their Majesties Council a Duke of this Kingdom by the Name and Title of D. of Leeds Also the Right Worshipful William Earl of Bedford a Marquess and Duke of this Kingdom by the Title of Marquess of Tavistock and Duke of Bedford The Right Honourable William Earl of Devonshire Ld. Steward of their Majesties Houshold a Marquess and Duke of this Kingdom by the Name of Marquess of Hartington and Duke of Devonshire The Right Honourable John Earl of Clare a Marquess and Duke of this Kingdom by the Name of the Marquess of Clare and Duke of Newcastle The Right Honourable Francis Ld. Viscount Newport Treasurer of their Majesties Houshold an Earl of this Kingdom by the Title of Earl of Bradford in the County of Salop. Charles Montague Esq one of the Lords Commissioners of their Majesties Treasury had granted to him by his Majesty the Offices of Chancellor and Under-Treasurer of the Exchequer month May day 2 His Majesty constituted the Right Honourable Ld. Sidney Ld. Godolphin Sir Stephen Fox Kt. Charles Montague Kt. and John Smith Esq Lords Commissioners of the Treasury day 3 This day the Right Honourable John Lord Marquess of Normanby and Charles Viscount ' Dursley were sworn of their Majesties Privy-Council day 6 The King and Q. went to Gravesend day 7 The King embark'd for Holland Died John George the Fourth Elector of Saxony of the Small-pox the next his Brother Prince Frederick Augustus was proclaimed Elector His Majesty created the Right Honorable Henry Lord Viscount Sidney Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and Master General of the Ordnance and Earl of this Kingdom by the Name and Style of Earl of Rumney in the County of Kent day 13 A Fast appointed to be kept on the 13th of June day 18 Admiral Russel burnt and sunk 35 Merchant-Ships in Bartaume Bay laden with Corn and Bread for the French Army in Flanders and took six of them day 31 Palamos Besieged by the French month June day 5 There were Install'd in St. George's Chappel at Windsor his Electoral Highness Frederick the Third Marquess of Brandenburgh Prince Elector c. and divers others day 6 Palamos Storm'd All put to the Sword 300 Young and Old 600 Prisoners day 7 Admiral Russel stood in the Camaret Bay General Talmash Landed with 3 or 400 Men and in this Action was shot in the Thigh of which he Died the 12th instant day 10 About Three a-clock in the Afternoon a Fight between the Venetians and the Turks began and lasted till it was dark The Turks were 14000 Horse and Foot the Venetians 10000. Of the Turks 1600 were kill'd upon the place and near as many wounded Of the Venetians not above 4 or 500 kill'd and wounded Which Victory secures the Morea Mehomet-Bey has re-taken from the Algerines all the Places they had made themselves Masters of the last Year within the Territories of Tunis except the Castle near the City of Tunis day 11 Duke of Savoy put forth an Edict in favour of the Vaudois day 18 Gironne invested by the French month July day 12 French-Fleet return'd to Toulon having sailed in much haste from before Barcelona upon the News that Admiral Russel was coming into the Streights day 15 Lord Berkley came before Havre de Grace and Fir'd it in several places half the Town is destroy'd and Two Men-of-War burnt Letters came from the Lord Berkly of his Firing Diep half the Town consum'd he had not above 4 or 5 Men kill'd and wounded day 14 Diep wholly consumed day 18 Ostalric a little City invested by the French and on the 21st instant taken The Vaudois have within these two or three Months taken from the French 700 Horses and Mules day 21 The Lord Berkly sailed from Havre de Grace towards La Hague and Cherbourg allarming the Enemy all along their Coast month Aug. day 6 Casal is Block'd up by the Duke of Savoy day 14 A Proclamation for the Re-apprehending of Col. Jo. Parker for High-Treason who made his escape out of the Tower upon the 11th of this Month. Several Persons have been taken up suspected to have had no good Designs against the Government day 15 The Marriage of the Elector of
spent and then in the Night made a handsome Retreat day 4 His Majesty's Birth-day is Celebrated with all possible Demonstrations of Joy day 6 Was brought into Falmouth a French Vessel taken going to Ireland with 4000 Arms and Powder and Officers day 13 Thomas Kirke Esq made a Consul of Genoua day 14 A Proclamation offering 200 l. for apprehending of Edm. Ludlow day 16 Lambert Blackwell Esq made Consul of Leghorne day 20 Walter Doleman Esq made Consul of Alicant in Spain day 21 An Order of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen offering 500 l. to discover the Person that offer'd an Indignity to K. William's Picture in Guild-hall day 29 The Irish defeated at the Newry by Brigadeer Steward 30 kill'd and 7 taken Prisoners month Dec. day 1 Don Stantiago del Castillo Knighted day 2 Tho. Papillion Simon Macne John Agur Humphrey Ayls and James How appointed Commissioners for the Victualing their Majesty's Navy day 4 Col. Woolsely marched out with a small Party of the Inniskilling Forces in the Night to Belturbet upon the first Summons they yielded month Jan. day 8 About this time Parties went out from several Garrisons in Ireland and made Excursions into the Enemies Quarters and brought away several Thousand Head of Black-Cattle Sheep and small Horses or Garrons day 12 day 14 At this time there happen'd several Storms which forc'd divers Merchant-Ships from their Anchors at Deal day 16 An Act of an additional Aid of 12 Pence in the Pound for one Year His Majesty gave his Royal Assent to an Act of 2 s. in the Pound for one Year and an Act for setling the Succession of the Crown c. day 23 Tho. Miller of Chichester Knighted day 27 An Act for an additional Poll c. month Feb. day 13 Sir Henry Goodrick Kt. and Baron sworn of his Majesty's Privy-Council day 19 His Majesty was pleased to constitute Will. Cheney Esq Sir John Knatchbull Bar. and Sir William Pultezey Knight his Commissioners for executing the Office of the Keeper of the Privy-Seal day 20 A Fast appointed for our Army 's good Success in Ireland to be observed on March 12th and so on the Third Wednesday in every Month. month Mar. day 1 Above 200 Gentlemen come to London and offer to serve as Volunteers in his Majesty's Army in Ireland day 6 Four Hundred Danes Landed at Belfast and the next day the Prince of Wirtenburgh their General landed with many more day 14 Five Thousand French Foot landed at the Port of Kingsale with 2 Generals the Count de Lauzun and the Marquess de Lery in exchange for these the late K. James sent King Lewis sometime after 5000 Irish under the Command of General Mac-Carty day 15 The Parliament of Scotland grant his Majesty a Subsidy of 200000 l. day 17 The House of Lords make a Bill whereby they assert their Majesty's Right to the Crown of Engl. day 19 His Majesty was pleased to Constitute Sir John Lowther of Lowther Bar. Vice-Chamberlain of his Majesty's Houshold Richard Hambden Esq who is made Chancellor of the Exchequer Tho. Pelham Esq and Sir Steph. Fox Lords Commissioners of the Treasury His Majesty appointed Henry Guy Esq to be one of the Commissioners of their Majesty's Customs in the Place of Mr. Pelham day 20 The Parliament met at Westminster pursuant to their Majesties Writs of Summons 1690 month Apr. day 1 PUry Cust of Stamford Esq was Knighted day 12 Sir Clovesly Shovel arrived at Belfast with Men Arms and Ammunition and Money to pay the Army day 14 Prince Waldeck arrived at Mastricht day 15 The Parliament in Scotland met day 17 Rich. Viscount Lumley created Earl of Scarbrough in the County of York Lord de la Mere created Earl of Warrington in the County of Lancaster Henry Lord de Grey of Ruthen created a Viscount of this Kingdom by the Name and Style of Viscount de Longueville William Hussey Esq appointed his Majesty's Ambassador at the Ottoman-Court and at the same time Knighted day 18 Sir Clovesly Shovel ventured into the Bay of Dublin King James and many Thousand People were Spectators day 19 A notable Fight between an English Kitch and a French Privateer day 20 The Parliament grant to his Majesty all the Customs which were granted to King James I. and the Duties which K. Charles and K. James II. enjoy'd and moreover allow him to dispose of all the Subsidies as he shall think fit for the space of 4 Years day 21 Lord Willoughby of Eresby Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster introduced into the House of Peers day 26 The Parliament places the Regency in the Queen during the King's absence month May day 2 An Act for granting to their Majesty 's a Subsidy of Tunnage and Poundage and divers other private Acts passed day 8 His Majesty arrives at Chester where he was to embark for Ireland and is receiv'd with all possible Expressions of the Affection Honour and Respect which Subjects owe to so glorious a Prince day 11 He embarks at Chester for Ireland The Garrison of Charlemont in Ireland surprized by an Ambuscade in the Night and on the day 12 It was surrender'd day 13 The King lands at Carrickfergus whence he goes by Land to Belfast and finds his Army consisting of 62 Squadrons of Horse and 54 Battalions which might make up in all about 40000 Men. day 20 His Majesty passed several Acts One for her Majesty to Govern during his Absence Tin Farthings given forth by his Majesty's Authority day 23 An Act of Pardon granted The Parliament adjourned to the 7th of July next day 30 A Proclamation for apprehending Moleneaux Tildesly Townly Standish Butler Goodwin a Romish Priest c. day 31 Rear-Admiral Ralph de la Val Knighted month June day 2 Sir Tho. Pilkington Kt. elected Lord Mayor for the remaining part of this Year day 3 Charles Marquess of Winchester Lord Chamberlain to the Queen was sworn one of the Lords of their Majesties Privy-Council Sir John Trever Kt. Speaker of the House of Commons Sir William Rawlinson Kt. and Sir George Hutchins Kt. were sworn Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal of England day 4 His Majesty set out on his Voyage for Ireland on the 16th he arrived at Belfast day 18 The King marches towards the Enemy at the Head of his Army day 20 Landed at the White-house 2500 Horse from Scotland day 27 His Army encamps near Dondalk day 28 The King goes in Person to take a Survey of the Country beyond the River Adeâ— in Ireland to find out a Place for his Army to encamp in day 30 K. William encamps within sight of the Irish Army Is wounded with a Canon-Ball viewing the Enemies Camp it took away a piece of his Coat Wastcoat and Shirt raised the Skin on the blade of his right Shoulder and drew a little Blood his Majesty after a Plaister applied continued on Horse-back without the least concern till 4 in the Afternoon Peace between the Great Mogul and and the English
Campaign and disposed of several vacant Places in the Netherlands he set out the 18th for England month Oct. day 2 Prince Lewis encamped before great Waradin day 3 Limerick surrender'd day 4 Lord Cutts took Possession of it day 29 King William happily Landed at Marigate in the mouth of the River Thames He took Coach for London the Coach over-turned by the way tho' without any harm to his Royal Person Great joy in the City for his safe Return day 29 This day Sir Tho. Stamp was elected Lord Mayor of London day 27 The French besiege Montmelian and in January it was surrender'd month Nov. day 1 This day the Parliament met Dr. Barlow died Dr. Tennison succeeded him Lord Dartmont King James's Admiral died of an Apoplexy in the Tower of London where he was Prisoner day 4 John Powel Esq was Knighted day 10 Upon the Death of Sir Will. Hussey his Majesty's late Ambassadour at the Ottoman-Port his Majesty appointed Will. Harbord Esq to succeed him day 11 Turks defeated before Great Waradin 3000 kill'd 24 Colours and 2 Kettle-Drums taken which 't is believ'd will hasten the Surrender of that Place day 10 At Night a Fire happen'd in their Majesties Palace at Kensington which burnt down the Stone-Gallery but stop'd before it reach'd their Majesties Apartments day 26 A Thanksgiving-day for Gods great Deliverances to Ireland in reducing it month Dec. day 6 Great Waradin is closely block'd up day 22 Montmelian surrender'd to the French His Majesty assented to an Act for granting their Majesties certain Impositions upon Beer Ale c. for one Year and other Acts. An Act granting an aid to their Majesties of 165 170052 l. 18 s. month Jan. day 1 A Proclamation against Vicious Debauch'd and Profane Persons Mr. Boyle died on the 17th Bishop of Salisbury preach'd his Funeral Sermon A great Snow this Month. month Feb. day 8 John Goldsborough Knighted day 20 General Ginkle created Earl of Athlone in the County of Roscoman and Baron of Aghram in the County of Galloway in Ireland day 24 An Act for raising Money by Poll payable Quarterly for one Year and several other Acts. The Parliament adjourn'd themselves to the 12th of April month Mar. day 1 This day the Right Honourable Laurence Earl of Rochester Ric. Earl of Ranelagh Charles Lord Cornwallis and Sir Edw. Seymour Bar. were sworn of their Majesties Honourable Privy-Council The Right Honourable Will Earl of Bedford took the usual Oath as Lord Lieutenant of the County of Middlesex His Majesty was pleas'd to Constitute Earl of Pembroke Lord Keeper of their Majesties Privy Seal The Right Honourable Charles Lord Cornwallis is appointed by His Majesty to be Commissioner of the Admiralty in the place of the Earl of Pembroke The Right Honourable Edward Seymour Bar. and Charles Montague Esq are Constituted by his Majesty Commissioners of their Majesties Treasury in the places of Sir John Lowther of Lowther Baronet Vice-Chamberlain of His Majesty's Houshold and Thomas Pelham Esq who have resigned the same day 3 His Majesty constituted the right Honourable Henry Lord Viscount Sidney one of their Majesties Principal Secretaries of State their Majesties Major Lieutenant General and General Governour of the Kingdom of Ireland day 6 The King set out from Kensington for Holland day 17 The Right Honourable Anthony Lord Viscount Faulkland and Robert Lord Lexington were sworn of their Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council day 19 Parliament prorogued from the Twelfth of April to the 24th of May. day 23 Tho. Coningsby Esq one of the Lord Justices of Ireland created a Baron of that Kingdom day 24 The Lord Vise Blessington created Viscount of Ireland by the Name and Style of Viscount Gallway and sworn of their Majesties Privy-Council at Dublin John Dyve Esq sworn Clerk of the Privy-Council day 26 A Fast Proclaimed to be observ'd on Apr. 8th and from that time on the Second Wednesday in every Month. day 30 The Queen Dowager departed from Sommerset-House and lies at Rochester to morrow at Canterbury and on Friday at Dover and so for Calis and from thence to Portugal month Apr. day 1 THe Parliament met this day and was prorogued by Commission to the 14th of May. day 17 Her Royal Highness was taken ill last Night at Sion-House and sell in Labour near Two Months before her time of a Son who was immediately Christen'd George and died an Hour after His Majesty has been graciously pleas'd to create by Patent the Right Honourable Sir Henry Capell Baron of Tewkesbury in the County of Gloucester day 28 Queen Dowager embark'd for Diep month May day 2 Sir Geo. Treby their Majesties late Attorney General was sworn before the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal Lord Ch. Justice of the Common-Pleas Also Sir John Sommers was sworn their Majesties Attorney General and Tho. Trevor Esq Sollicitor General And this day my Lord Ch. Justice took his Place in the Court of Common-Pleas day 9 A Proclamation for Apprehending the E. of S E. of L E. of M E. of D c. day 16 Parliament prorogued to the 14th of June by Proclamation day 19 Oneglio burnt by the French The Militia of the County reliev'd it An English Protestant Gentleman belonging to the late K. James's Family dying at St. Germain's after he was buried in the Field was digg'd up and drag'd about the Streets and torn in Pieces by the Rabble day 22 Vice-Admiral De la Val burnt under Cape de Wyke near the Shoar the Royal-Sun carrying 104 Guns as also the Admirable of 102 Guns and the Fort of 80 Guns with 2 Frigats and 3 of lesser Rank day 23 Adm. Russel sent in Vice-Admiral Rook to burn the French Ships which he had forc'd a-shore near La Hogue he burnt 21 of the biggest Ships besides 2 Frigats and other small Vessels The English lost only some Fire-Ships which were spent upon Action and besides Rear-Admiral Carter and Colon. Hastings we have not lost one Commission Officer The Admiral order'd a Thanksgiving-day on the 27th Instant throughout the Fleet for this great Victory Capt. Heath burnt Tourville's Ship the Royal-Sun Capt. Greenway burnt the Conquerant the Admirable was burnt by our Boats Three Hundred French perished day 24 Parliament met and was prorogued by Commission to the 14th of June next month June day 7 An Earthquake at Jamaica day 12 News came to Vienna of Great Waradin's being surrender'd to the Imperialists day 14 Parliament met and was again prorogued by Commission to the 11 of July next month July day 23 Namur Castle surrendered to the French Upon the Death of Dr. Tho. Wood Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry William Lloyd Lord Bishop of St. Asaph was by his Majesty nominated to that See A Camp near Portsmouth in order to a Descent on France day 29 Sir John Lanier died of his Wound that he receiv'd in the late Action near Enguien Gen. Mackay and Lord Angus and Douglas kill'd month Aug. day 3 The Chevalier de Granval being found
Ireland day 8 His Majesty granted to John Lord Cutts the Office of Captain and Governour of the Isle of Wight in the place of Sir Robert Holmes deceased Count d'Estree is returned with some of his Ships to Toulon the rest being separated from him by a Storm day 13 Tho. Lord Coningsby sworn of the Privy-Council day 14 A Fast appointed to be kept on May the 10th and afterwards on the 2d Wednesday of every Month About this time Sir Francis Wheeler Commander of their Majesties Ships in the West-Indies landed at Martinigo and destroy'd many Houses and Plantations Thence he went to Bay of Port St. Pierre On the 23d Instant he came to Dominica And on the 4th of May to St. Christophers month May day 2 Parliament met and was prorogued by Commission till Sept. the 19th Anderton a Printer who kept a private Press at Hogsdon in May 1692 was apprehended in St. James's-Street with a Press and Letter He liv'd there by the Name of Williams Many pernicious Pamphlets and Libels were found upon him day 14 The English and Dutch Fleet set sail out of the Downs for Spithead The first Blew Squadron commanded by Admiral Lord Berkley the Second by Sir John Ashby Admiral since deceased the Third by Rear-Adm Mitchel The Red Squadron consists also of 3 Divisions First under Sir George Rook the Second under Admiral Killigrew Esq Sir Ralph De la Val and Sir Clovesly Shovel and the Third under Rear-Admiral Aylmer The whole Fleet English and Dutch consists of 75 Men of War 33566 Men and 5575 Guns day 21 The French besiege Hiedelburgh and took both it and the Castle in 2 days time and destroy'd the Town as they had done formerly to Spire Manheim Frankendal and other Places in the Palatinate day 29 Roses surrendered to the Count de Estrees within 8 days after the opening of the Trenches month June day 3 The Imperial Hussars met with a French Party and cut them all in pieces except Two whom Prince Lewis sent back to the French Army to let them know it was because they burnt Heidelburgh and Massacred the Inhabitants and likewise broke the Cartel setled between the Two Armies General Heidesdorfe late Governour of Heidelburgh was degraded and his Sword broke over his Head by the Hang-man who threw the Point of it in his Face and carrying him beyond the Neckre there left him month July day 11 Lord Capel Sir Cyril Wych and Will. Duncomb Esq were constituted Lords Justices of Ireland day 16 An Express from Sir George Rook dated June 21. How he and the Merchants with him escaped the French Navy and got into the Bay of Cadiz day 22 Their Majesties did Constitute the Lord Visc Sidney Master General of the Ordnance day 28 Duke of Luxemburgh advanc'd towards our Army encamp'd near to Neer-Helpen to attack us K. William ingag'd him Count Solms had his Leg shot off with a Canon-Bullet the King met with a slight Contusion in his side with a Musket-Bullet The Army made a Retreat to Louvain there was above 3000 slain and wounded the Enemy lost double the Number of ours The King chang'd his Cloaths twice during the Fight a piece of his Scarff was carried away with a Musket-Bullet day 29 Anthony Wood censur'd in the Chancellor's Court of the University of Oxford for reflecting upon the Earl of Clarendon His Book Athenae-Oxonienses Vol. 2. burnt and himself Expell'd the said University month Aug. day 1 An Express came of the Death of the Queen of Sweden to Copenhagen day 20 At the Fight near Lauden we had 214 Officers kill'd and 296 wounded 6005 Private Souldiers kill'd and taken Prisoners And of the French 1460 Officers wounded 800 slain out-right and 20000 Souldiers Horse and Foot kill'd and wounded Parliament prorogued till the 3d of October month Sept. day 10 The French invested Charleroy by Mareschal de Villeroy Monsieur Vauban c. day 28 New Sheriffs for London Tho. Abney Esq and Sir Will. Hodges A Proclamation by the Queen for the Parliament to meet on the 26th of October next month Oct. day 2 Sir William Ashurst chosen Lord Mayor day 3 The Parliament met and was further prorogued to the 26th Instant day 4 A Battle fought at Piedmont in the Corps de Battaile where the Duke of Schomberg was wounded in the Thigh The French were Ten Thousand stronger than the D. of Schomberg so that 't is only to their Number that their Victory is to be attributed they lost as many as we day 11 Charleroy having stood out 26 days at last yielded to the French upon Honourable Terms About this time there was a Fight near Orbassan the French Army consisted of 36000 Men and ours but of 22000 We lost 5500 men the Enemy lost about 6 or 7000. The Vaudois's surpriz'd and took 300 Mules laden with Meal as they were going from France to Pignerol day 26 Duke Schomberg died The Parliament met and prorogued till the 7th of Nov. day 28 The King embark'd and on the 29th landed at Harwich day 31 Abrah Stacy a notorious Burglar and High-way-man committed to Newgate month Nov. day 2 A Thanksgiving-day on the 26th of this Month appointed to be kept Captain Hinton a notorious Highway-man-committed to Newgate day 6 Admiral Russel Esq appointed to be Admiral of their Majesties Fleet. day 7 The Parliament met day 16 Died Dr. Marsh Arch-Bishop of Dublin day 19 Capt. Benbow burnt many Houses in St. Malo's day 22 His Majesty granted to the Earl of Abington the Office of Ch. Justice of Eyre on this side Trent vacant by the Death of the Ld. Lovelace Lord Visc Sidney made Colonel of their Majesties First Regiment of Foot-Guards in the place of the Duke of Schomberg day 24 Charles Lloyd Esq Knighted month Dec. day 5 His Majesty appointed Lord Visc Gallway to Command his Forces in Piedmont in the D. of Schomberg's place day 11 For 3 or 4 days past very violent Storms and divers Vessels cast away at Falmouth day 22 Duval the French Spy was hang'd at the Hague Col. Fran. Nicholson nominated by his Majesty to be Governour of Mary-land in the place of Col. Copley lately deceas'd month Jan. day 1 On this day in the Evening Prince Lewis of Baden arrived at Gravesend day 17 Mr. Charles Butler Brother to the Duke of Ormond was created a Baron of England Baron of Weston and a Baron Visc and Earl of Ireland day 18 A Proclamation for the Apprehending Sir James Montgomery Charles Mackallough and Tho. Smith for High-Treason day 25 His Majesty gave his Assent to several Acts. An Act for 4 Shillings in the Pound for one Year month Feb. Christian-Prize in the County of Holstein is almost ruined by a strange Irruption of Water caus'd by a violent Storm and the breaking in of the Sea with great Mounts of Ice c. day 8 His Majesty gave his Royal Assent to an Act to supply the Deficiency of Money rais'd by a former Act viz. By Excise on
he obliges himself to repay the French King the Expences he has put him to Mareschal de Boufflers drew Forces from the French Frontier-Garrisons of Flanders and Picardy towards Dunkirk and Calais They were to Embark for England month Mar. day 2 King James came to Calais Monsieur Gabaret had the Command of the Men-of-War for the Expedition being 17 or 18 and went on Board the 28th past day 6 A Proclamation for Encouragement of Sea-men The Garrison of Centa sprung a Counter-mine by which and with their Sallies they destroy'd many Moors day 7 The Town and Magazine of Givet destroy'd by the Allies The stores consisted of Four Millions of Rations The Action perform'd by the Earl of Athlone and Lieutenant General Coehorne day 8 King James went from Calais to see Dunkirk If the Invasion of England had succeeded the French King should have gone with an Army of 100000 Men to Flanders day 10 Twenty Battalions Embark'd for England on the Coast of Holland Three Guernsy-Privateers have taken 17 or 18 French Prizes laden with Wine Salt and Brandy day 11 The Duke of Wirtenburgh arrived with Forces from Flanders The Earl of Athlone burnt the Town and Magazine of Givet consisting of all manner of Stores for an Army of 100000 Men for Three Months The place is put under Contribution part paid and for the rest Hostages given day 12 A Proclamation by the King for a publick Thanksgiving day 14 A Proclamation upon an Act for Releasing of poor Prisoners for Debt day 15 The late King James came from Dunkirk to Calais day 22 A Proclamation for the Discovery of the Conspirators 1000 l. for each At the same time a Proclam for the Discovery of the Lord Montgomery and Sr. Joh. Fennick 500 l. for either of them day 23 Sir John Friend was brought to his Tryal at the Old-Baily and found Guilty day 24 Sir William Parkyns came to his Tryal at the same Place and sound Guilty day 25 Prince of Nassau State-holder of Friseland died at Leewarden leaving behind him one Son Eight Years old and 7 Daughters day 26 An Order publish'd for the Seizure of the Horses of all Papists and Popishly-affected day 28 Sir Clovesly Shovel came into the Downs with several of his Majesty's Ships having left a Squadron of Men-of-War on the Coast of France 1696 month Apr. day 3 Mr. Speaker with the House of Commons in a Body attended his Majesty and presented their Association Sir William Parkyns and Sir John Friend were Executed at Tyburn day 11 The Ambassadours of the Republick of Venice arriv'd at London day 14 Solyman Buluc Bachi Envoy from the Divan of Algier had his Audience of the King of France day 16 His Majesty was pleased to Constirute the Right Honourable the Earl of Stamford Lord Lieutenant Custos Rotulorum and Vice-Admiral of Devonshire together with the City and County of Exeter and the Right Honourable the Earl of Radnor Lord Lieutenant Custos Rotulorum and Vice-Admiral of Cornwal and has appointed Major Gen. Trelawny Governour of the Town and Cittadel of Plimouth All which places were formerly held by the Right Honourable the Earl of Bath day 22 Robert Lowick Ambrose Rookwood and Charles Cranburn Try'd and Condemn'd day 25 Sir Geo. Rook arriv'd in the Downs with his Majesty's Ships and a great Fleet of Merchant-men from Cadiz in all 190 Sail. The Parliament in Ireland prorogu'd to September next day 27 His Majesty gave his Royal Assent to an Act for continuing several Acts of Parliament therein mention'd and many other Acts. Then the King prorogued the Parliament to the 16th of June next day 28 Their Excellencies Seignior Soranzo and Seignior Veniers Ambassadours Extraordinary from Venice made their publick Entry day 29 Robert Lowick Ambrose Rookwood and Charles Cranburn Executed at Tyburn day 30 Corna a City taken by the Arabians who cut off 6000 Janisaries that were in Garrison month May day 1 His Majesty was pleased to declare in Council That he has appointed Thomas Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbury Sir John Sommers Kt. Lord Keeper of the Great Seal Thomas Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery Lord of the Privy-Seal William Duke of Devonsh Lord Steward of his Majesty's Houshold Charles D. of Shrewsbury One of his Majesty's principal Secretaries of State Charles Earl of Dorset and Middlesex Ld. Chamberlain of his Majesty's Houshold and Sidney Lord Godolphin First Commissioner of his Majesty's Treasury to be Lords Justices of England for the Administration of the Government during his Majesty's Absence His Majesty has been pleased to create Sir John Lowther of Lowther Bar. a Baron and Viscount of this Kingdom by the Style and Title of Baron Lowther of Lowther and Viscount of Longsdale in the County of Westmorland His Majesty has been also pleased to create Sir John Thompson Bar. a Baron of this Kingdom by the stile and Title of Baron of Haversham in the County of Bucks His Majesty has been pleased to constitute Sir Thomas Littleton Bar. one of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury His Majesty has been pleased to give to Christopher Musgrave Esq the Office of Clerk of the Ordnance and to James Lowther Esq that of Clerk of the Delivery of the Ordnance in this Kingdom His Majesty couserr'd the Honour of Knighthood upon Theodore Janssen Esq for his good Service to his Majesty day 5 Clancey a Peruk-maker in Covent-Garden and Captain Donolow both Irish-Men perswaded Cap. Porter to go over to France promising him King James's Pardon and a Pension of a 1000 l. per annum and 600 Guineas in hand He met them according to Appointment at the Dog-and Partridge in Drury-lane where they gave him 300 Guineas and Billets for the rest and then Capt. Porter gave the singal to the Messengers that were ready to seize on them and they were committed to Newgate day 7 The Queen Dowager of Spain died His Majesty has been pleas'd to confer the Honour and Dignity of a Baronet of this Kingdom upon upon Thomas Wheat of Glympton in the County of Oxford Esq day 8 His Majesty Embark'd for Holland day 13 Peter Cook Son of Sir Miles Cook was brought to his Tryal at the Old-Baily for High-Treason and found Guilty day 14 Corby in Lincolnshire had a Storm of Hail in some places a Yard deep and some Hail-stones 5 or 6 inches thick day 18 Parliament of Ireland prorogued to the 28th of July day 19 Alexander Knightly who was Arraign'd the 30th of the last Month was try'd at King's-Bench-Bar and confest the Indictment day 23 A Proclamation for a Fast to be observ'd on June the 26th day 25 The French Thoulon-Fleet arrived at Brest being 47 Men-of-War day 27 This Evening Admiral Bembo with 13 Men-of-War arrived in our Roads from before Dunkirk day 28 Sir Will. Gregory one of the Justices of the King's-Bench died as did J. Matthews Esq Clerk of the Privy Seal in the 81 Year of his Age. A dreadful Fire happened near Wapping-stairs which burnt
Great-Britain presented the same and His Majesty receiv'd it very Graciously day 26 A Proclamation was publish'd for Encouraging Sea-men day 27 The Transport-Ships with the 3 Regiments for Flanders sail'd down the River day 29 N. S. Count Straatman the Emperor's Minister Arriv'd at the Hague day 30 N. S. This Evening Count Caunitz Arriv'd at the Hague from Liege where he has been to discourse with the Elector of Cologne about the Business of the 9th Electorate month Jan. day 3 The French-King made 16 Lieutenant-Generals 30 Mareschals de Camp 65 Brigadiers of Horse and Foot day 4 A Proclamation about Clipt Monies day 6 His Highness the Duke of Gloucester was Elected into the most Noble Order of the Garter being first Knighted day 7 The Hope-wel and Speed-wel Transport-ships brought over 360 Seamen from France day 10 His Majesty Created the Right Honourable Lord George Hamilton Earl of Orkney in the Kingdom of Scotland day 13 His Majesty declar'd the Right Honourable John Lord Murray Eldest Son to the Marquess of Athol One of the Principal Secretaries of State for the Kingdom of Scotland in the place of the Lord Stairs day 14 The French King return'd from Moudon to Versailles day 16 A Proclamation for Apprehending Robert Fielding 200 l. Reward promis'd to him that takes him day 21 His Majesty gave his Royal Assent to an Act for remedying the Coin of the Kingdom And to an Act for regulating of Trials in Cases of Treason And to an Act for hindring Charge and Expence in Choice of Members of Parliament day 23 N. S. The Ministers of the several Princes at the Hague renew'd the Alliance day 26 N. S. The States of Holland met day 27 The Royal-Sovereign laid up at Gillingham not fit for Sea was set on Fire by Negligence and Burnt without hurt to any of the Ships near her month Feb. day 1 The Ambassadors of Venice Seignior Loranzo and Seignior Venier with a great and noble Train of Young Noble Venetians did set out for England The Duke of Medina-Celi Ambassador from Spain to Rome made Viceroy of Naples day 3 The Vaudois took from the French 120 Mules Laden near Pignerol day 6 His Majesty was pleas'd to confer the Honor of Knight-hood upon the Honorable Col. Willoughby Chamberlain of Barbadoes for his good Service in the said Island day 8 The King of Spain hath appointed 12 Persons to examine the Extent of the Tribunal of Inquisition An Ambassador from Portugal Arrived this Month at Vienna and will have Audience in a short time day 11 The Marquess of Tweedale Chancellor the Duke of Queensbury E. of Argile E. of Annandale the Lord Rath Sr. John Maxwel of Pollock Constituted Commissioners of His Majesties Treasury in Scotland day 13 A Proclamation for Apprehending Roderick Mackeney Evidence against the Scotch East-India Company The King passed an Act for 4 s. in the Pound and an Act to prevent double Returns of Members to serve in Parliament and 7 private Bills day 14 Duke of Holstein-Gollorp sent an Envoy to the King of Sweden he return'd satisfied day 15 N.S. The States of Holland met O. S. Princess Anne of Denmark's Regiment of Foot under Colonel Web sail'd out of the River of Thames for Flanders day 18 Mr. Stepney Envoy from K. William came to Franckfort and after few days will go to other Courts The Hamburgh Home-ward bound Fleet came out of the River there The Ozar of Muscovy goes into the Field this Year with a great Army against the Tartars The Poll-Tax goes on heavily in France Lieutenant-General Fagel took the Castle of Dunkirk having 200 in Garrison day 19 The Young Duke of Lorain will serve Voluntier in the Emperor's Army this Campaign day 21 A most Hellish Plot discover'd to kill K. William to encourage an Invasion from France which was to be assisted by an Insurrection here at home day 24 His Majesty came to the House of Peers and gave the Royal Assent to an Act for taking and stating the publick Accounts and also an Act for repairing the High-ways between London and Harwich after which his Majesty acquainted both Houses with the Plot against his Sacred Person and Government in a most excellent Speech The same day was presented an humble Address of both Houses to his Majesty upon the Discovery full of Loyalty to which his Majesty made a most Gracious Answer A Proclamation issued out against the Conspirators viz James D. of Berwick Sir George Barclay Major Lowick George Porter Captain James Courtney Lieutenant Sherburn Brice Blair Dinant Chambers Boise George Higgins and his two Brothers Sons to Sir Thomas Higgins Davis Cardel Goodman Cranburn Keys Pendergrass Bryarly Trevor Sir George Maxwell Durance a Fleming Christopher Knightly Lieutenant King Holmes Sir William Parkyns and Rookwood with a Reward of 1000 l to whomsoever shall discover the said Persons or any of ' em day 24 Admiral Russel came to Deal to make ready the Fleet. An Association drawn up by the House of Commons in manner following Whereas there has been a Horrid and Detestable Conspiracy Form'd and Carried on by the Papists and other wicked and traiterous Persons for Assassinating his Majesty's Sacred Person in order to Incourage an Invasion from France to Subvert our Religion Laws and Liberty We whose Names are hereunto Subscribed do Heartily Sincerely and Solemnly Profess Testify and Declare That his present Majesty King William is Rightful and Lawful King of these Realms And we do mutually Promise and Engage to Stand by and Assist each other to the utmost of our Power in the Support and Defense of his Majesty's most Sacred Person and Government against the late K. James and all his Adherents And in case his Majesty come to any violent or untimely Death which God forbid we do hereby further Freely and Unanimously oblige our selves to Unite Associate and Stand by each other in Revenging the same upon his Enemies and their Adherents and in Supporting and Defending the Succession of the Crown according to an Act made in the First Year of King William and Queen Mary Intituled An Act declaring the Right and Liberties of the Subject and setling the Succession of the Crown day 27 Admiral Russel sailed out of the Downs with his Fleet towards the French Coast join'd with Sir Clovesly Shovel with several Men of War from the Westward day 28 Admiral Russel was at Anchor off Grevelin Lord Bercley lay half way between him and Dunkirk Our Fleet sail'd along the French Coast near Calais where lay 3 or 400 Vessels of all sorts crouded together There lay 17 or 18 French Men of War among the Sands of Dunkirk in the Flemish Road. The late K. James parted from St. Germain's the French King having the Night before taken his leave of him and went in a Post-Calash to Calais being come to St. Dennis he sign'd and Instrument or Deed in the presence of a publick Notary and sent it afterwards to the French Court by which 't is said
met at Westminster The upper House chose the Marquess of Hallifax for their Speaker and the Commons chose H. Powle Esq then they desired the Prince of Orange to take on him the Administration of the Government for a farther time also ordered a Thanksgiving-day to be kept Jan. 31. at London c. and Feb. 14 in all England day 28 The Commons voted That King James the Second having endeavour'd to subvert the Constitution of this Kingdom by breaking the original Contract between King and People and by the Advice of Jesuits and other wicked Persons having violated the Fundamental Laws and having withdrawn himself out of this Kingdom hath Abdicated the Government and that the Throne is thereby vacant month Feb. day 3 While the Convention were agreeing to Invest the Prince of Orange with the Regal Authority his Royal Highness being acquainted with their Design sends a Squadron of 12 Men of War to fetch over his Princely Consort day 4 The House of Lords asserts the Succession of the Princess of Orange to the Crown of England day 6 The Lords assented to the Vote day 10 The Princess of Orange goes from the Hague and embarks at the Brill the people by redoubled Acclamation expressing their Joy at the Occasion of her Journey and She is attended by Five of the Deputies of the Admiralty day 12 She comes to London The two Houses in Parliament fully agreed that the late K. James did endeavour to extirpate the Protestant Religion and to overthrow the Laws and Liberties of this Kingdom and having Abdicated the Government that the Throne thereby became vacant and that the Prince and Princess of Orange ought to be King and Queen The same day her Royal Highness arrived in the River of Thames in the Afternoon day 13 The Prince and Princess of Orange Proclaimed King and Queen of England France and Ireland and in divers places of England in this Month. day 16 The Parliament grant his Majesty 600000 l. to enable him to repay to the States the Summs which they had laid out for the fitting out of the Fleet that came with him from Holland and 600000 l. besides to begin the War in Ireland day 18 K. William made a Speech to the Lords and Commons at Westmin day 21 The Bishop of London and the Clergy of the City waited on King William at Whitehall day 22 King William's Declaration to order the Irish to lay down their Arms by April following day 23 K. William signed the Act for the sitting of the Parliament and after the King and Queen went to Hampton-Court day 27 His Majesty sends Admiral Herbert with 30 Men of War to cruise on the Irish Coasts to hinder the French from landing day 28 A Proclamation for the Discovery of Mr. Brent Another for bringing in Arms imbezell'd month Mar. day 2 His Majesty gives Orders for the fitting out a Fleet of 60 Men of War and raising of several new Regiments Serj. Maynard Serj. Rawlinson and Sir Anthony Keck are made Commissioners of the great Seal of England Henry Pollexfen Esq Attorney-General Sir G. Treby Sollicitor-General Lord Willoughby Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster Lord Lovelace Captain of the Band of Pensioners Lord Lucas chief Governour of the Tower of London day 4 The Earl of Sandwich his Funeral day 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 Bar. Sir Tho. Lee Bar. Sir John Chichesly Sir John Lowther Bar. of White-haven and Will. Sacheveril Esq Commissioners for the Admiralty day 9 Dr. Gilbert Burnet elected Bishop of Sarum in the place of Dr. Seth Ward deceased and consecrated at Fulham March 31. by the B ps of London Lincoln Landaff St. Asaph and Carlile day 12 Charles Sedly Esq of Southfleet in Kent Knighted K. James arrived at Kingsale in Ireland and on the 24th entred Dublin and the next day published 3 Proclamations The Parliament present his Majesty with 420000 l. day 16 King William made a Speech in the House of Lords and passed Two Acts. The Sheriffs of all Counties of England were appointed by K. Will. The Convention of Scotland return their Thanks to the King for the Protection he had allow'd ' em A Proclamation for Crowning King William and Queen 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 King William's Letter by the Lord Rosse day 17 Sir John Chapman Lord Mayor of London died day 18 Sir John Berry came into the Downs with a squadron of Men of War day 20 The Lords Lieutenants of all the Counties of England appointed by K. William day 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. day 27 The Lord Coot made Treasurer and and Receiver General to Q. Mary day 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 1689 month Apr. day 1 A Proclamation for bringing in of Arms. day 2 The Convocation of Scotland voted the Throne vacant and on the 4th voted to settle the Crown on King William and Queen Mary and on the 11th of April the same day that they were Crown'd in England they were Proclaimed at the Market-Cross in Edenburgh with all the Joy that could be exprest day 3 K. William passed 3 Acts of Parliament at Westminster Coll. Cunningham and Coll. Richards Shipt their Regiments at Liverpool in Lancashire for Ireland Duke Frederick Mareschal de Scomberg and William Earl of Devonshire made Knights of the Garter Dr. Burnet Bishop of Sarum sworn Chancellor of that ORder day 5 Duke of Ormond install'd Knight of the Garter Admiral Herbert sailed with his Fleet from Spithead day 6 Monsieur d'Avaux the French Ambassadour made his publick Entrance into Dublin and had his Audience of K. James II. at the Castle day 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 Henry Capell Ric. Hambden sen Esq made Commissioners for the Treasury day 9 Jonathan Lord Bishop of Bristol made Bishop of Exeter King William passed the Act for the Coronation-Oath and Two Acts more Dyed at Rome Queen Christiana of Sweedland day 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 Bentineck Esq made Baron of Cirencester Viscount Woodstock and Earl of Portland Viscount Faulconberg made Earl of