February the fourth next after date 30 His Royal Highness Lord High-Admiral arrived at Whitehall from the Fleet. The Earl of Ossory Elected one of the Knights of the Honourable Order of the Garter date Nov. 4. The Lord Baron Sparr and the Sieur Ehensteyn Ambassadors Extraordinary from the Crown of Sweden were conducted in great state to their publick Audience Sir Orlando Bridgeman late Lord Keeper having resigned by reason of his great age and a continual indisposition of Body the Great Seal into the hands of His Majesty date 17 His Majesty was pleased to deliver the keeping of it to the Right Honourable Anthony Lord Ashley Earl of Shaftsbury with the Title of Lord Chancellor of England date 20 Sir John Duncomb made Chancellor of the Exchequer date 28 His Majesty was pleased to advance the Right Honourable Thomas Lord Clifford Baron of Chidley to the Office of Lord High Treasurer of England The Lord Newport succeeded to be Treasurer of His Majesty's Houshold The Lord Maynard Comptroller date Dec. 2. Died at Elsynour in Denmark Charles Duke of Richmond His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary to that Crown date 11 His Majesty set forth His Declaration to continue a farther stop of Payment of any Monies now in His Exchequer or to be brought till May first next following date 20 The Island of Tobaga in the West Indies taken from the Dutch by the English date 31 The Island of S. Helena in the East-Indies surprised and taken by the Hollander from the English date Jan. 1. His Majesty Created the Marquess of Blankfort Captain of his Royal Highness Horse-Guard a Baron of England by the Title of Lord Duraâ— Baron of Holdenby date 23 This day being the first of the Term the Earl of Shaftsbury Lord Chancellor of England being attended according to the ancient laudable custom with the Judges and Officers of Chancery and the Body of the Law went from his House in the Strand to Westminster Hall date 25 The Earl of Southampton Elected into the noble Order of the Garter date Feb. 4. The Parliament met at Westminster according to the Prorogation and chose Sir Job Charlton Chief Justice of Chester for their Speaker in the room of Sir Edward Turner date 15 Sir Job Charlton by reason of an indisposition of health desired his dismission from being Speaker and this day was chosen in his place Edward Seymour Esquire date Mar. 7. James Earl of Northampton sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 17 This day was launched at Portsmouth a large first Rate Ship named the Royal Charles date 29 HIs Majesty being present in the House of Peers gave His Royal Assent to several Bills among others An Act for a Supply to His Majesty of 1238000l sterl An Act for a Free Pardon which done both Houses adjourned till October twentv next coming date Apr. 3. This day was published a List of Two hundred seventy four persons redeemed from Algiers Sally c. by the Moneys raised in England and Wales by virtue of His Majesty's Letters Patent to that purpose dated Sept. 10. 1670. date 9 Edward Seymour Esquire Speaker of the Honourable House of Commons was sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date May 1. The Duke of Monmouth was made by the most Christian King one of the Lieutenant Generals of his Army during this Summers Campaign date 2 His Majesty having seen His Fleet commanded by his Highness Prince Rupert under Sail returned this day to Whitehall The whole Dutch Fleet upwards of Seventy Sail of Capital Ships passed by Alborough-Bay date 6 The Island of St. Helena in the East-Indies was this day regained by Captain Munday with some other of His Majesty's Ships from the Dutch and three rich East-India Dutch prizes taken in the Harbor date 9 His Majesty's Fleet under the command of Prince Rupert passed by Dover in order to their conjunction with the French Squadron date 16 The French Squadron under the Command of the Count de Estres sailed from Portsmouth for the Downs His Majesty and his Royal Highness c. went for Rye near which place both Fleets intended to joyn This day both the Fleets came to a conjunction date 17 His Majesty was pleased to make the Earl of Ossory Rear Admiral of the Blew Squadron for the Summers Service date 19 His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehall date 21 The whole Fleet under the Command of his Highness Prince Rupert weighed Anchor from the Northforeland and stood for the Coast of Holland date 25 This day in sight of the Dutch Fleet about five Leagues off the Wielings date 28 The English Fleet engage with the Dutch and after a sharp dispute forced the Dutch to retreat and shelter among their Shallows date Jun. 4. This day happ'ned a second Ingagement with the Dutch upon their Coast. date 11 His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to see the Fleet. date 12 Returned to Whitehall date 19 The Lord Clifford having resigned his Staff as Lord High-Treasurer His Majesty was pleased to deliver it to Sir Thomas Osborne who was also created Viscount Dumblayne in the Kingdom of Scotland date Jul. 12. The Duke of Monmouth arrived at Whitehall from the French Camp in Flanders date 15 His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to hasten the going out of the Fleet. date 16 His Majesty 's whole Fleet under Prince Rupert set Sail from the Buoy in the Nore being accompanied by His Majesty as low as the Middle-Ground date 18 His Majesty and Royal Highness returned to Whitehall date 19 Sir Robert Howard made Auditor of His Majesty's Exchequer in the room of Sir Robert Long deceased date Aug. 11. A third Victory obtained against the Dutch Fleet after a stout contest by His Majesty's Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert wherein that Gallant Seaman Sir Edward Spragge was unhappily lost near Schonevelt date 23 The whole English Fleet come to an Anchor near Harwich date Sep. 10. This day His Majesty accompanied with his Royal Highness c. went down to Woolwich to see the working of two Water Engines invented by Sir Samuel Moreland His Majesty commanded the Earl of Ossory to take the command of His Majesty's Fleet now at the Buoy in the Nore in the absence of Prince Rupert date 13 Captain Richard Munday came into the River of Thames with five East-India English Ships under his Convoy and three Dutch East-India Prizes taken at the regaining of St. Helena date 19 This day was Interred Charles Duke of Richmond who died at Elsynour at Westminster in Henry the Seventh's Chapel date Oct. 20. Both Houses of Parliament met at Westminster according to their Adjournment and were Prorogued by Commission till the twenty seventh instant date 27 Met again this day date Nov. 4. And farther Prorogued till January seventh next date 9 His Majesty was pleased to take the Great Seal of England from the Earl of Shaftsbubury
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
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
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
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
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
in his seat in the Kings Bench by the Usher of the Black Rod and sent away to Prison date 15 Signed by his Majesty The Bill for a Triennial Parliament date 24 Earl of Strafford made his Defence in the Lords House and remanded to the Tower date 26 Archbishop Laud impeached of High Treason date Mar. 1. Committed to the Tower date 10 Bishops Votes in Parliament taken away date 22 Earl of Strafford's Tryal began Prince Charles is made at York Captain of a Guard of Noblemen date Apr. 2. DEans and Chapters Voted against in the House of Commons date Apr. 15. Earl of Strafford's Tryal ended after which the Bill of Attainder against him was debated by the House of Commons and he Voted guilty of High Treason date 20 Prince of Orange came to London date 21 Earl of Strafford Voted the second time guilty of High Treason A Bill against him read in the house of Lords date 29 The Lords Voted him guilty of High Treason date May 1. The King declared himself unsatisfied about the Earl of Strafford date 2 The Princess Mary married to William of Nassaw the Prince of Orange at Whitehal date 3 A Protestation fram'd by the House of Commons and the same day a Rabble from the City clamouring for Justice against the said Earl date 5 The said Protestation taken by both Houses date 6 The Earl of Strafford Voted the second time guilty by the Lords date 8 Two Bills tendered to his Majesty 1. For the Execution of the E. of Strafford 2. For Continuation of the Parliament not to be Dissolv'd without their own consent date 9 His Majesty consulted the Bishops and Judges about them The Earl advised the King to Sign the Bill for his Execution Some Bishops advised him to Pass the Bill date 10 His Majesty Signed them date 12 Earl of Strafford Beheaded The Earl of Liecester declar'd Lord Leut. of Ireland date Aug. 8. Sunday the Parliament sate from morning till night but not to be brought into President date 9 The King sets forth for Scotland date Sep. 3. The Parliament Adjourned till the twenieth of October next The Irish Rebellion broke out where were 20000 persons barbarously Murthered date Nov. 25. The King returned from Scotland date 26 The King went to Hampton Court date 29 30. Tumults at Westminster against the Bishops date Dec. 11. Twelve Bishops accused of High Treason date Jan. 1. The Irish proclaimed Rebels date 4 Articles exhibited against the five Members The same day the House adjourned to Grocers-Hall in London date 5 The King going to demand the five Members of the City had a Paper thrown into his Coach superscribed To your Tents O Israel the people at the same time crying out Privilege of Parliament date 10 The King Queen Prince and Duke of York retire to Hampton Court date 12 The King went to Windsor date 27 The House of Commons petition the King for the Militia date Feb. 9. The King goes from Windsor to Hampton Court date 10 To Greenwich date 11 To Rochester date 12 The King at Canterbury date 16 Thence to Dover with the Queen and Princess of Orange date 23 Queen and Princess of Orange imbarked for Holland date 25 The King returned to Canterbury date 26 To Greenwich whence he sent for the Prince of Wales and Duke of York date 28 Thence to Theobalds date Mar. 3. To Râ—ystâ—n date 7 Newmarket date 14 Huntington date 15 Stamford date 16 Grantham date 17 Newark date 18 Doncaster date 19 York date Apr. 23. SIr John Hotham denied the King entrance into Hull therefore proclaimed Traytor date 25 Hotham justified by the Parliament date May 20. Voted by the Parliament That the King intended to Levy War against them date Jun. 2. His Majesties Ship called The Providence landed at Kenningham Creek near Hull with some Powder and Ammunition till which time the King had none date July 12. The Parliament Voted the Earl of Essex to be their General of Foot and the Earl of Bedford of Horse date 15 The King at Beverley Hull besieged date Aug. 1. The Earl of Essex divided his Army into two Squadrons date 3 Parliament declared themselves necessitated to take Arms. date 6 â— of Bedford routed by the Marq. of Hertford date 15 Colonel Hamden first in Arms in Chalgrove Fields date 22 His Majesty set up his Standard in Nottingham date Sep. Bishops Voted to have no more to do in Church Government as Bishops date 13 The King marched from Nottingham date 21 Portsmouth besieged Lord Viscount Say came to Oxford with his Forces date 23 Prince Rupert defeated some of the Parliaments Forces at Wickfield near Worcester date Oct. 4. Colonel Leg escaped from the Gatehouse date 12 Posts and Chains ordered to be set up in and about London date 23 Edgehil Fight being on Sunday where was slain the Noble Earl of Lindsey General for His Majesty and Lord Aubigney Lord Ber. Stuart c. The same day the Kings Declaration to his loving Subjects was publisht Prince Charles committed to the Care of the Marquess Hertford date 27 Banbury and Broughton-house surrendred to the K. The Kings Proclamation of pardon sent to the City of London The King entred into Oxon with one hundred and fifty Colours taken in Edgehil Fight date Nov. 15. Brainford Fight where the Parliament had two of their Regiments discomfited and about Five hundred taken prisoners date 16 A great Alarm in London upon fear of the King's approach date 26 Ordered by the Parliament that the King and Queens Revenues in the Exchecquer be imployed for Publick uses date 28 Essex advanced from Kingston to pursue the K. The King made good his Retreat and return'd to Oxford date Dec. 5. Marlborough taken by the Lord Wilmot Tadcaster by the Earl of Newcastle date 13 Winchester delivered up to the Rebels date 15 Chichester surrendred to the Rebels date Jan. 13. Lord Aubigney interred at Oxford date 19 Bodwin Fight and Liscard taken for the King by Sir Ralph Hopton date 20 Belvoir Castle surprised for the K. by Col. Lucas Leeds taken by the Rebels date 22 Saltash taken by Sir Ralph Hopton date 27 Colonel Hamden assaulted the Brill but beaten off by Sir Gil. Gerrard the Governor Doncaster and Wakefield quitted by the King date Feb. 1. Yarum Fight date 2 Cirencester taken by Prince Rupert by storm date 13 Queen of England left the Hague and went to Shieveling Shudley Castle taken by Massey date 16 Imbarked for England date 22 Landed at Burlington Key in Yorkshire date Mar. 2. Lord Brook killed in assaulting Saint Chads Church in Litchfield date 5 The Q. marched from Burlington to Norburton date 6 Thence to Malton date 7 To York date 16 Capuchin Friars belonging to Somerset-House banished by the Parliament date 18 19. Hopton-heath Fight in Northamptonshire where the Noble Earl of Northampton was slain date 21 Malmsbury surrendred to the Rebels date 22 The Kings Forces besieged Litchfield-Close date 23 Grantham taken by Col.
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
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
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
or Jesuit date Nov. 21. Mr. William Stayley a Goldsmith was tryed and condemned for Treasonable Words date 26 Executed at Tyburn denying the Fact for which he suffered date 27 Edward Coleman Esq was convicted at the King's-bench-bar and sentenced to dye date 28 A Proclamation to give Pardon and 200 l. to any person concern'd in the Plot if he will come in before the twenty fifth of December and discover date 30 His Majesty gave His Royal Assent to an Act to disinable Papists to sit in either House of Parliament date Dec. 2. Mr. Rich. Vaughan and Mr. I. Vaughan ordered to appear before the Lords and Bedlow to be present date 3 Mr. Rich. Vaughan committed to the King's-Bench and Mr. I. Vaughan discharged on Bayl. Edward Coleman Esq was executed at Tyburn avowing his innocence to the last date 7 Sir Ellis Leighton being accused by Otes appears at the Lords Bar where Otes having little to say against him he was discharged upon his Recognisance date 13 Mr. Whitaker committed to Newgate date 15 Mr. Nevil committed A false Alarum of the French landing in the Isle of Purbeck date 16 Commission of Lords went to examine Mr. Langhorn in Newgate Mr. John Thimbleby discharged by the Lords date 21 Mr. Prance a Silver-smith being accused by Bedlow to be one of the Murtherers of Sir Edmond Godfrey is apprehended date 23 Prance after some time owns himself guilty altho after he denys all again and accuses others as Assassinates whereof Green Berry and Hill are apprehended date 28 Mr. Dugdale formerly a servant to the Lord Aston sets up for another Evidence and gives in an Information to the Lords of strange things against his own Lord and several others Prance and Bedlow fall out about sharing the 500 l. reward for making the pretended Discovery of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey's Murther Come in Herefordshire discovered to be a Colledge of Jesuits date 30 The Parliament Prorogued to Feb. the 4th Father Beddingfield one of the pretended Plotters died in Newgate date Jan. 3. The Earl of Salisbury was sworn one of His Majesty's Privy Council date 4 T. Otes not content with ten pound a Week petitions for more date 8 The Earl of Clarendon sworn of His Majesty's Privy Council date 9 Otes tells the Lords in plain Terms That if they will not help him to more Money he must be forc'd to help himself date 11 Dugdale complains to the Council That one Mr. Fr. Gage of Staffordshire had aspersed him by saying He had run in Debt in Staffordshire and play'd the Knave and now pretended to make a Discovery of a Plot to heal himself Mr. Boyce acquaints the Council That being with Prance in Prison he told him in great Disorder that my Lord Shaftsbury had threatned If he did not agree with Bedlow in what concerned the Murther of Sir Edmund-Bury Godfrey he should be hang'd date 15 A Proclamation against Mr. Evers Mr. Gavan Mr. Gifford Mr. Levison Mr. Broadstreet all Priests and Jesuits with a Reward of 100 l. to take Mr. Evers and 50 l. any of the rest date 17 Mr. Adland condemned for a Priest but reprieved Pickering Ireland and Grove being brought to their Tryal in the Old-Baily and convicted of High Treason are sentenced to dye date 21 Mr. Arthur complains to the Council That his House being lately searcht by Bedlow there were five broad Pieces a Silver Seal and a Silver Egg taken out of his Counting-House date 23 Otes desires the Council to let him have all the Names of the Jesuits that he may sue them to an Outlawry date 24 Ireland and Grove executed at Tyburn denying the Fact for which they suffered The King of Sweden's natural Brother came in at Dartmouth date 25 The Parliament dissolved by Proclamation and another to sit the sixth of March next date 26 A great fire in the Temple date 28 Mr. Will. Aston refusing to be examined about a Wallet said by Dugdale to have been in Mr. Evers's Closet is sent for into Custody Otes tells the Council he suspects the Temple-Fire was a contrivance and that he hopes shortly to inform them further therein date 31 Mr. Foulk the Minister was executed at Tyburn date Feb. 8. The Earl of Sunderland was made Secretary of State in the place of Sir Joseph Williamson who resigned date 10 Robert Green Henry Berry and Lawrence Hill were brought to their trial for the Death of Sir Edm. Godfrey and convicted date 21 Green and Hill were Executed at Tyburn denying the Fact to the last date Mar. 1. Capt. Richardson the Keeper of Newgate denys upon Oath before the Council that he ever heard any of the three Persons executed for the Murther of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey confess the Fact date 5 His Majesty sent his Royal Highness a Letter to desire him to absent himself for some time whereupon his Royal Highness goes for Flanders date 6 The New Parliament sit at Westminster and choose Mr. Seymour Speaker date 12 The Parliament was Prorogued to the 15th instant date 15 The Parliament met again chose Serjeant Gregory Speaker date 20 The Commons send to the Lords to desire That Thomas Earl of Danby may be commited to safe Custody date 21 Prance's Examination read in the Lords House An Address to the King by both Houses for a Fast. Mr. Hill and Mr. Edwin attended the House of Commons Bar. The House of Commons desired his Majesty That Mr. Bedlow might have the five hundred pounds for the discovery of Sir Edm. Godfrey's murther well paid him date 22 His Majesty acquaints the Parliament of the removal of the Earl of Danby from his Office of Treasurer date 23 The House of Commons Address to His Majesty concerning the Earl of Danby's pardon date Mar. 25. MR. Ed. Sackvile sent to the Tower by the House of Commons upon a Complaint of Otes Mr. Edward Turner ordered to the Gate-house date 26 A Bill read in the House of Commons to Summon Thomas Earl of Danby to render himself to justice date 27 Mr. Redwood and Mr. Glascock ordered into Custody date 29 Rich. Tasborough Esq under Bail ordered into Custody date Apr. 1. The House of Commons ordered Mr. Sackvile to be released date 4 Articles of Impeachment of High Treason drawn up by the House of Commons against the five Lords in the Tower viz. William Earl of Powis William Viscount Stafford Henry Lord Arundel of Warder William Lord Petre and John Lord Bellasis Mr. Reading committed to Custody by order of the House of Commons date 7 Voted that a Bill be brought into the House of Commons to annex Tangier to the Crown of England date 8 The House of Commons Address to His Majesty for His Proclamation for apprehending of Thomas Earl of Danby date 10 A Commission of Oyer and Terminer is granted for tryal of Mr. Reading date 11 A General Fast throughout the Kingdom of England date 12 Elizabeth Oxley fir'd her Masters House and afterward said one Stubs prompted her to it date
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
that Order the Duke of Graston and the Earl of Salisbury date Sept. 3. Henry Savile Esq was Sworn Vice-Chamberlain to the King in the Place of Sir George Carteret deceased date 5 The Earl of Carlisle Governor of Jamaica arrived from Jamaica at Portsmouth date 8 The Elector Prince Palatine was Entertained at Oxford date 11 The Earl of Feversham made Lord Chamberlain to the Queen and the Lord Viscount Lumley Master of the Horse to Her Majesty The Lâ—dâ— d'Aâ—â—e Mother to the Countess of Sussex created Countess of Sheppey Mrs. Celier tryed at the Old-Baily for Publishing a Book call'd Malâ—â—e Defeated c. and found Guilty date 12 The Prince Elector Palatine Dined at Hampâ—m-Court and the same day came to White-hall date 13 Mrs. Celier sentenc'd to stand three times in the Pillory to pay 1000 l. and to continue in Prison till all this be done date 15 A Chapter of the Garter was held at Windsor the Sovereign being present where the Prince Elector Palatine was Elected Knight of that Order His Royal Highness Dined with the Artillery Company at Merchant-Taylors Hall date 16 Their Majesties and Royal Highness went to New-Market date 18 The Electoral Prince Palatine imbarqued in one of His Majesty's Yachts at Greenwich in order to his return Home News came that Vice-Admiral Herbert with several Men of War lay before Tangier date 22 Their Majesties Royal Highnesses and all the Court went from New-Market to Euston to the Earl of Arlington's date 24 Sympson Tonge committed to Newgate upon Oates his Complaint date Octo. 4. A Proclamation to Command Papists and reputed Papists to depart Ten Miles off London date 7 The King's Ships by order conducted the Prince of Parma Governour of the Spanish Netherlands to Ostend date 9 Mr. Shipton fined at Westminster 100 l. for defaming Oates Bedloe and Dugdale His Majesty and Royal Highness come from New-Market to White-hall date 14 The Heer Van Leeuwen Ambassador from the United Provinces had his Audience date 15 Sir Robert Carr Chancellor of the Dutchy Sworn of the Privy Council date 20 Their Royal Highnesses parted from White-hall for Scotland His Majesty accompanying them to Woolwich date 22 The Count de Tounn Envoy Extraordinary from the Emperor had his Audience The Parliament met at Westminster and chose William Williams Esq Speaker to the House of Commons date 26 Their Royal Highnesses arrived in the Frith Dangerfield gives his Information in to the House of Commons date 27 Letters dated Sept. 23. 1680. from Tangier give an Account of a great Success the Garrisâ—â— had against the Moors date 29 Order'd by the Commons that Dr. Tonge be recommended to His Majesty for the first Ecclesiastical Preferment that shall fall in his Gift date 30 A Proclamation for the further Discovery of the Popish Plot. Mr. Plunket on the 27th instant arrived at Chester being in Custody of a Pursuivant and this day is brought to London and committed to the Tower date Nov. 6. Mr. Jenison gives his Information in at the Commons Bar. date 9 Mr. Thomson of Bristol is order'd into Custody Turbervil gives his Information in at the Commons Bar. Capt. Ashby and another Captain with two Mates the Surgeâ—n and Thirteen Men are drown'd in the James at Kingsale date 10 Don Pedro de Ronquillo Ambassador from the King of Spain made his Publick Entrance date 11 Don Pedro c. had his Publick Audience in the Banquetting-House Hetherington Murphey and two Fitz-Geralds give in to the Commons their Information of a Plot in Ireland date 12 Hubert Bourk Tho. Samson Eâ—stace Commyns and Joh. Macnamarra give their Informations in to the House of Commons date 13 The Commons order an Address to be drawn up to His Majesty for the Removal of Sir George Jeffreys from all Offices James Skein Archibald Steward and John Spruell Arch-Rebels in Scotland being taken and Examined they justify'd Cargile's Excommunication of the King and said 'T was Just to Kill him his Council and Soldiers and Burn his Acts and Proclamations They justify'd the Archbishop of St. Andrew's Murther with other most horrid and bold-faced Treasons The Earl of Plymouth died of a Bloody Flux at Tangier date 16 Sir Fr. Withens struck out of the Roll and Sir William Waller put Burgess for Westminster date 17 The Pope attended with the Effigies of Sir George Jeffreys and Mr. L'Estrange c. is carried about the City in Procession a great Rabble attending and are all burnt together at Temple-Bar date 18 Will. Lewis gives in his Information to the Commons Bar. date 20 Capt. John Wetwang Knighted Alexander Farnese Son to the Prince of Parma arrived here date 22 A Comet seen at Falmouth for a Week together two hours every morning before day the Tail 20 Foot long December 10. it appeared at Portsmouth Dec. 16. at Falmouth Dec. 17. at Kingsale date 23 Mrs. Bedloe Widow to the late notorious Capt. Will. Bedloe the pretended Discoverer of a Popish Plot Petitions the Commons for a Maintenance in consideration of her Husband's Services date 24 The Commons order'd That the Loyal Sir Francis North Lord Chief Justice of the Common-Pleas should have an Impeachment drawn up against him date 26 Order'd likewise by the Commons that upon Articles exhibited Mr. Seymour be impeached date 27 William Ellys Esq made by the Dean and Chapter High Bailiff of Westminster Sir William Waller by appointment of the Commons added to a Committee for preparing Evidence against the Lords in the Tower date 29 A most gracious Message sent by His Majesty to the Commons In answer whereto they order an Address to him about it date 30 William Viscount Stafford brought to his Tryal at Westminster-Hall by his Peers date Dec. 1. I. Skein A. Steward and John Potter Executed at Edenburgh for Treason date 2 A Proclamation for a Fast. date 3 The House of Lords ordered that all Papists do depart from London and Westminster date 7 W. Viscount Stafford found Guilty of High-Treason and Sentence of Death pass'd upon him date 9 The Earl of Tyrone committed to the Gate-House date 13 The Duke of Graston arrived at Falmouth from the Straights in the Leopard under the Command of Sir John Berry and the 23d at Deal date 14 The Commons order Sir Robert Peyton to be expelled the House date 15 Sir Robert Peyton kneeling at the Commons Bar is with an uncouth reproach turn'd out of the House The Commons Address His Majesty concerning Tangier The Sheriffs of London Petition and the Commons declare themselves contented that the Execution of William Viscount Stafford be performed by Beheading Resolved by the Commons unanimously that all the Judges be impeached date 16 Capt. Kirk arrived at White-Hall from Tangier and brought News of the Morocco-Ambassador coming over to conclude a Peace The Prince of Hanover arrived at White-hall date 29 William Viscount Stafford Beheaded on Tower-Hill insisting on his Innocence to the very last date 30 Resolved by the Commons that no Member of that
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
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
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
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
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