and Lieutenant of the Sloop with six more of the French Mariners were wounded upon this they bore away Mr. Thompson gave Chase to the Privateer and fir'd upon her for 2 hours till at last they cry'd for Quarter The said Privateer had two Patereroes several small Arms and Granadoes and sixteen Men. All yielded themselves Prisoners month June day 4 The Lord Berkley with the Fleet under his Command as also Cap. Benbow batter'd La Coucheé The 5th the Lord Berkley attackt St. Malo's threw 900 Bombs and Carcasses into the City whereby the greatest part of the Town was reduc'd to Ashes day 6 Col. Richards attackt Granville a large Town and in an Hour's time set it all on fire day 8 Sir Edward Ward receiv'd a Writ to be Serjeant at Law took his Oaths c. day 11 Sir Thomas Trevor sworn Attorney-General day 18 The Parliament met and prorogued to the 30th of the next Month. month July Mr. Hawles of Lincolns-Inn is declar'd his Majesty's Solicitor-General day 3 Namur invested day 9 Casal Capitulated after 13 days opening the Trenches And is to be demolish'd by the consent of all Parties The Earl of Selkirke standing near the King was hurt by a Stone that was rais'd by the grasing of a Canon-Ball Mr. Godfrey standing near his Majesty at Namur was kill'd by a Canon Bullet and Mons Ecklien Col. of the Dutch Troop of Guards had his Arm taken off by the same shot Villeroy who had fail'd of his Design upon Vaudemont and against Newport laid Siege before Dixmude Major Gen. Ellenbergh a Dane who commanded in the Town Capitulated tho' there had not been above 30 Bombs thrown against the Place Upon the 28th he deliver'd the Town to Villeroy After this the French marched to Deinse where Brigadier Offarel who Commanded in Chief surrender'd himself a Prisoner of War together with his Garrison The Fortifications of both raz'd day 11 The Castle of Follit demolisht by the French day 26 A prodigious Tempest at Poissy see M. Merc. pag. 367. day 30 Adm. Russel was before Barcelona with his whole Fleet. Parliament met and prorogued to Sept. 7th month August The late Visier was strangled The like happen'd to the Caimacan day 6 Dr. Edward Walkington is made Bishop of Down and Connor day 13 The French began to Bombard Brussels and continued till the 15th and then drew off The lower Town has suffer'd much day 15 A Proclamation for securing John Robart 200 l. Reward promised to him that takes him day 17 Colon. Richards began to Bombard Calais He fir'd their Magazine in the Ricebank and the Town in several places Capt. Osborne was kill'd by a Canon-shot from the Enemies Galley day 21 Colon. Selwyn and Lord Hamilton made by his Majesty Brigadiers General of Foot for their good Service at the Siege The Moors thinking to surprize the Spaniards seal'd the Forts of St. Peter and St. Paul but the Spaniards soon beat 'em off and kill'd 2000 of the Meors day 27 The Parliament of Ireland was opened month Sept. day 1 Namur taken in the sight of an Army of 100000 Men which the French had brought to relieve it day 2 The Turky Fleet set sail for the River day 5 The Castle of Namur surrendered There were left behind in the Castle 69 pieces of Canon 281000 weight of Powder 2000 ordinary Bombs 1000 lesser 750 Granadoes of 24 pound weight 40000 ordinary Granadoes fixed 150 Barrels of Canon-Ball 15 Tun of Salt-peter and Brimstone and 800 spare Musquets A Proclam for a publick Thanksgiving to be observ'd on the 22 d. day of this Month for the taking of Namur Ceuta supply'd with Men from Gibralter and no fear of Cadiz The Spaniards drew off from before Palamos day 7 The Ottoman Army came before Lippa and took it and put the whole Garrison to the Sword except the Governour and some other Officers whom they made Prisoners The Turks lost 2000 Men in this Action and afterwards burnt and abandon'd the Town day 8 The Infidels attack General Veterani with an Army of between 30 and 40000 Men the General Veterani having not above 8000. He repuls'd the Infidels thrice till himself was wounded In this Engagement the Enemy lost 6000 Men see Oct. 4. day 15 An Engagement between the Venetian and Turkish Fleets in which Action the Venetians lost the Noble Angelo Bembo Commander of the Golph with 100 Souldiers The Turks made themselves Masters of the Counterscarp of Titul after which the Garrison surrender'd upon Conditions but the Turks broke their Promises and carry'd them away Prisoners and burnt the Town day 17 A Party of the Garrison of Aeth surpriz'd the Enemies great Guard kill'd several of them and brought 2 Officers and 30 private Souldiers to Aeth The Parliament met this day and was by Commission prorogued to the 8th of October day 18 Another Engagement between the Venetian and Turkish Fleets In which the Venetians lost the Noble Giovanno Zeno Commander of the St. Andrew with about 90 Souldiers Monsieur de Boufflers departed for Dinant The Garrison of Casal march'd out being 2200 Men besides 300 Sick they left behind The Parliament of Ireland voted That the Favour the Irish had in the 2 late Reigns was the cause of all the Calamities of that Nation The Parliament passed an Act for taking away the Benefit of the Clergy from him that stabbs another As also an Act for prevention of Frauds and Perjuries day 28 Edward Willis and Owen Buckingham Esqs made Sheriffs for London Sir John Houblan elected Mayor for the Year ensuing day 29 A great Court at Loo of Forreign Ministers and other Persons of Quality to wait on his Majesty month Octob. day 4 The French demolisht the Fortifications of Palamos and quitted the Town General Veterani was killed by a Turkish Horseman who struck off his Head in his Calash and carry'd it to the Grand Visier who caus'd it to be Interr'd with his Body day 5 Part of the Garrisons of Deinse and Dixmude return'd day 10 His Majesty landed at Margate the next day he arriv'd at Kensington where after he had call'd a Council a Proclamation was order'd to be issu'd forth for the dissolving of the present Parliament and calling a new One to meet upon the 22 d of November ensuing day 11 Sir George Rook sail'd from St. Helen's with the Merchant-Ships to the Streights day 17 His Majesty came to New-Market where he was met by the principal Members of the University of Cambridge Here he staid till the 21st Shaban Dey of Algiers Depos'd and another chosen that confirm'd Peace with the English The Imperialists are going to Re-fortify Titul Lippa and Caransebes The Castle of Tunis surrender'd by the Algerines day 21 His Majesty came to Althorp Palamos demolisht by the French The Spaniards Re-fortify Ostalrick day 23 His Majesty Knighted John Combes Esq his Majesty's Chief Justice of Chester at Althorp day 28 His Majesty came to Stamford day 29 His Majesty dined at Sir
Campaign and disposed of several vacant Places in the Netherlands he set out the 18th for England month Oct. day 2 Prince Lewis encamped before great Waradin day 3 Limerick surrender'd day 4 Lord Cutts took Possession of it day 29 King William happily Landed at Marigate in the mouth of the River Thames He took Coach for London the Coach over-turned by the way tho' without any harm to his Royal Person Great joy in the City for his safe Return day 29 This day Sir Tho. Stamp was elected Lord Mayor of London day 27 The French besiege Montmelian and in January it was surrender'd month Nov. day 1 This day the Parliament met Dr. Barlow died Dr. Tennison succeeded him Lord Dartmont King James's Admiral died of an Apoplexy in the Tower of London where he was Prisoner day 4 John Powel Esq was Knighted day 10 Upon the Death of Sir Will. Hussey his Majesty's late Ambassadour at the Ottoman-Port his Majesty appointed Will. Harbord Esq to succeed him day 11 Turks defeated before Great Waradin 3000 kill'd 24 Colours and 2 Kettle-Drums taken which 't is believ'd will hasten the Surrender of that Place day 10 At Night a Fire happen'd in their Majesties Palace at Kensington which burnt down the Stone-Gallery but stop'd before it reach'd their Majesties Apartments day 26 A Thanksgiving-day for Gods great Deliverances to Ireland in reducing it month Dec. day 6 Great Waradin is closely block'd up day 22 Montmelian surrender'd to the French His Majesty assented to an Act for granting their Majesties certain Impositions upon Beer Ale c. for one Year and other Acts. An Act granting an aid to their Majesties of 165 170052 l. 18 s. month Jan. day 1 A Proclamation against Vicious Debauch'd and Profane Persons Mr. Boyle died on the 17th Bishop of Salisbury preach'd his Funeral Sermon A great Snow this Month. month Feb. day 8 John Goldsborough Knighted day 20 General Ginkle created Earl of Athlone in the County of Roscoman and Baron of Aghram in the County of Galloway in Ireland day 24 An Act for raising Money by Poll payable Quarterly for one Year and several other Acts. The Parliament adjourn'd themselves to the 12th of April month Mar. day 1 This day the Right Honourable Laurence Earl of Rochester Ric. Earl of Ranelagh Charles Lord Cornwallis and Sir Edw. Seymour Bar. were sworn of their Majesties Honourable Privy-Council The Right Honourable Will Earl of Bedford took the usual Oath as Lord Lieutenant of the County of Middlesex His Majesty was pleas'd to Constitute Earl of Pembroke Lord Keeper of their Majesties Privy Seal The Right Honourable Charles Lord Cornwallis is appointed by His Majesty to be Commissioner of the Admiralty in the place of the Earl of Pembroke The Right Honourable Edward Seymour Bar. and Charles Montague Esq are Constituted by his Majesty Commissioners of their Majesties Treasury in the places of Sir John Lowther of Lowther Baronet Vice-Chamberlain of His Majesty's Houshold and Thomas Pelham Esq who have resigned the same day 3 His Majesty constituted the right Honourable Henry Lord Viscount Sidney one of their Majesties Principal Secretaries of State their Majesties Major Lieutenant General and General Governour of the Kingdom of Ireland day 6 The King set out from Kensington for Holland day 17 The Right Honourable Anthony Lord Viscount Faulkland and Robert Lord Lexington were sworn of their Majesties most Honourable Privy-Council day 19 Parliament prorogued from the Twelfth of April to the 24th of May. day 23 Tho. Coningsby Esq one of the Lord Justices of Ireland created a Baron of that Kingdom day 24 The Lord Vise Blessington created Viscount of Ireland by the Name and Style of Viscount Gallway and sworn of their Majesties Privy-Council at Dublin John Dyve Esq sworn Clerk of the Privy-Council day 26 A Fast Proclaimed to be observ'd on Apr. 8th and from that time on the Second Wednesday in every Month. day 30 The Queen Dowager departed from Sommerset-House and lies at Rochester to morrow at Canterbury and on Friday at Dover and so for Calis and from thence to Portugal month Apr. day 1 THe Parliament met this day and was prorogued by Commission to the 14th of May. day 17 Her Royal Highness was taken ill last Night at Sion-House and sell in Labour near Two Months before her time of a Son who was immediately Christen'd George and died an Hour after His Majesty has been graciously pleas'd to create by Patent the Right Honourable Sir Henry Capell Baron of Tewkesbury in the County of Gloucester day 28 Queen Dowager embark'd for Diep month May day 2 Sir Geo. Treby their Majesties late Attorney General was sworn before the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal Lord Ch. Justice of the Common-Pleas Also Sir John Sommers was sworn their Majesties Attorney General and Tho. Trevor Esq Sollicitor General And this day my Lord Ch. Justice took his Place in the Court of Common-Pleas day 9 A Proclamation for Apprehending the E. of S E. of L E. of M E. of D c. day 16 Parliament prorogued to the 14th of June by Proclamation day 19 Oneglio burnt by the French The Militia of the County reliev'd it An English Protestant Gentleman belonging to the late K. James's Family dying at St. Germain's after he was buried in the Field was digg'd up and drag'd about the Streets and torn in Pieces by the Rabble day 22 Vice-Admiral De la Val burnt under Cape de Wyke near the Shoar the Royal-Sun carrying 104 Guns as also the Admirable of 102 Guns and the Fort of 80 Guns with 2 Frigats and 3 of lesser Rank day 23 Adm. Russel sent in Vice-Admiral Rook to burn the French Ships which he had forc'd a-shore near La Hogue he burnt 21 of the biggest Ships besides 2 Frigats and other small Vessels The English lost only some Fire-Ships which were spent upon Action and besides Rear-Admiral Carter and Colon. Hastings we have not lost one Commission Officer The Admiral order'd a Thanksgiving-day on the 27th Instant throughout the Fleet for this great Victory Capt. Heath burnt Tourville's Ship the Royal-Sun Capt. Greenway burnt the Conquerant the Admirable was burnt by our Boats Three Hundred French perished day 24 Parliament met and was prorogued by Commission to the 14th of June next month June day 7 An Earthquake at Jamaica day 12 News came to Vienna of Great Waradin's being surrender'd to the Imperialists day 14 Parliament met and was again prorogued by Commission to the 11 of July next month July day 23 Namur Castle surrendered to the French Upon the Death of Dr. Tho. Wood Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry William Lloyd Lord Bishop of St. Asaph was by his Majesty nominated to that See A Camp near Portsmouth in order to a Descent on France day 29 Sir John Lanier died of his Wound that he receiv'd in the late Action near Enguien Gen. Mackay and Lord Angus and Douglas kill'd month Aug. day 3 The Chevalier de Granval being found
Beer and Ale c. day 13 Prince Lewis took his leave of their Majesties at Kensington day 17 About 11 in the Morning an old Tower in Dublin call'd the Key-Tower suddenly fell wherein were 218 Barrels of Powder w th by the striking of the Stones one against another took Fire and blew up and very much shatter'd the Town and wounded 24 Souldiers there were of the Townsmen about 100 kill'd and hurt day 23 His Majesty appointed Sam. Eyres Serjeant at Law to be one of the Judges of King's-Bench in the Room of Mr. Justice Dolben deceased month Mar. day 4 His Majesty was pleased to Constitute Charles Earl of Shrewsbury Principal Secretary day 5 Tho. Jones and John Golden convicted of High-Treason were Executed near Redriff-Stairs day 12 At Cadiz arose a violent Storm with Thunder Lightning and a great deal of Rain the Storm continued all Day and the Night following several Men of War much damag'd thereby day 15 Edw. Carteret Esq appointed to be Bailiff of their Majesties Island of Jersey day 23 An Act passed for Rates and Duties upon Salt 1694 month Apr. day 11 HIS Majesty nominated Narcissus Lord Arch-Bishop of Cashell in Ireland to the Arch-Bishoprick of Dublin vacant by the Death of Dr. Marsh And William Lord Bishop of Cloyne to the Arch-Bishoprick of Cashell day 12 Price of Corn increaseth in France day 16 His Majesty gave his Royal Assent to an Act for raising Money by Poll c. Elector of Cologne elected Bishop of Leige day 18 Duke Hamilton died about Five in the Morning The Rebels in the Basse in Scotland desire to Capitulate day 20 John Smith of Issleworth in the County of Middlesex Esq created Baronet of this Kingdom day 21 The Basse in Scotland was surrender'd this day in the Evening upon Articles day 25 Charles Earl of Shrewsbury elected Kt. of the Order of the Garter John Earl of Mulgrave created a Marquess of this Kingdom by the Name and Style of Marquess of Normanby His Majesty likewise created Henry Herbert of Ribbesford in the County of Worcester Esq a Baron of this Kingdom by the Title of Baron Herbert of Chirbury in the County of Salop. His Majesty appointed the Right Honourable Edward Russel Esq Sir John Lowther of White-haven Bar. Henry Priestman Sir George Rook and Sir John Houblon Kts. Commissioners for Executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of England and Ireland His Majesty upon the Death of Sir Tho. Duppa Gentleman-Usher of the Black Rod Conferr'd that Place upon Fleetwood Sheppard Esq and also Knighted him His Majesty's Royal Assent to an Act for Duties upon Vellum Parchment Paper c. for 4 Years and other Acts. And then his Majesty departed for Holland His Majesty created Thomas Lord Marquess of Carmarthen President of their Majesties Council a Duke of this Kingdom by the Name and Title of D. of Leeds Also the Right Worshipful William Earl of Bedford a Marquess and Duke of this Kingdom by the Title of Marquess of Tavistock and Duke of Bedford The Right Honourable William Earl of Devonshire Ld. Steward of their Majesties Houshold a Marquess and Duke of this Kingdom by the Name of Marquess of Hartington and Duke of Devonshire The Right Honourable John Earl of Clare a Marquess and Duke of this Kingdom by the Name of the Marquess of Clare and Duke of Newcastle The Right Honourable Francis Ld. Viscount Newport Treasurer of their Majesties Houshold an Earl of this Kingdom by the Title of Earl of Bradford in the County of Salop. Charles Montague Esq one of the Lords Commissioners of their Majesties Treasury had granted to him by his Majesty the Offices of Chancellor and Under-Treasurer of the Exchequer month May day 2 His Majesty constituted the Right Honourable Ld. Sidney Ld. Godolphin Sir Stephen Fox Kt. Charles Montague Kt. and John Smith Esq Lords Commissioners of the Treasury day 3 This day the Right Honourable John Lord Marquess of Normanby and Charles Viscount ' Dursley were sworn of their Majesties Privy-Council day 6 The King and Q. went to Gravesend day 7 The King embark'd for Holland Died John George the Fourth Elector of Saxony of the Small-pox the next his Brother Prince Frederick Augustus was proclaimed Elector His Majesty created the Right Honorable Henry Lord Viscount Sidney Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and Master General of the Ordnance and Earl of this Kingdom by the Name and Style of Earl of Rumney in the County of Kent day 13 A Fast appointed to be kept on the 13th of June day 18 Admiral Russel burnt and sunk 35 Merchant-Ships in Bartaume Bay laden with Corn and Bread for the French Army in Flanders and took six of them day 31 Palamos Besieged by the French month June day 5 There were Install'd in St. George's Chappel at Windsor his Electoral Highness Frederick the Third Marquess of Brandenburgh Prince Elector c. and divers others day 6 Palamos Storm'd All put to the Sword 300 Young and Old 600 Prisoners day 7 Admiral Russel stood in the Camaret Bay General Talmash Landed with 3 or 400 Men and in this Action was shot in the Thigh of which he Died the 12th instant day 10 About Three a-clock in the Afternoon a Fight between the Venetians and the Turks began and lasted till it was dark The Turks were 14000 Horse and Foot the Venetians 10000. Of the Turks 1600 were kill'd upon the place and near as many wounded Of the Venetians not above 4 or 500 kill'd and wounded Which Victory secures the Morea Mehomet-Bey has re-taken from the Algerines all the Places they had made themselves Masters of the last Year within the Territories of Tunis except the Castle near the City of Tunis day 11 Duke of Savoy put forth an Edict in favour of the Vaudois day 18 Gironne invested by the French month July day 12 French-Fleet return'd to Toulon having sailed in much haste from before Barcelona upon the News that Admiral Russel was coming into the Streights day 15 Lord Berkley came before Havre de Grace and Fir'd it in several places half the Town is destroy'd and Two Men-of-War burnt Letters came from the Lord Berkly of his Firing Diep half the Town consum'd he had not above 4 or 5 Men kill'd and wounded day 14 Diep wholly consumed day 18 Ostalric a little City invested by the French and on the 21st instant taken The Vaudois have within these two or three Months taken from the French 700 Horses and Mules day 21 The Lord Berkly sailed from Havre de Grace towards La Hague and Cherbourg allarming the Enemy all along their Coast month Aug. day 6 Casal is Block'd up by the Duke of Savoy day 14 A Proclamation for the Re-apprehending of Col. Jo. Parker for High-Treason who made his escape out of the Tower upon the 11th of this Month. Several Persons have been taken up suspected to have had no good Designs against the Government day 15 The Marriage of the Elector of
Bavaria with the Princess of Poland was solemniz'd day 16 A Proclamation for a general Fast to be observ'd on the 19th of Sep. day 29 The Fort St. George surrender'd to the Confederates at Discretion In this Action the Duke of Savoy had not above 10 Souldiers kill'd and wounded The taking of this place shuts up Casal on every side month Sept. day 5 The Chief part of the Town of Warwick Burnt in the Night-time day 6 The Parliament prorogu'd till the 25th day of October next A Machine Fired near the Molehead at Dunkirk by Sir Clovesly Shovel the Spring-Tides being spent he left that place day 16 He came before Calais and threw some Shells into the Town which as the French report Burnt between 30 and 40 Houses and ruin'd some more The Confederates attackt Huy and in an hours-time made themselves Masters of it 27. The Castle was surrender'd day 18 Colbuch Fortress taken by the Venetians after a Siege of 9 days The War that broke out this Summer between Shaban-'Dey of Argiers and Mehomet-Bey of Tunis goes on with great success on the former's side day 28 Prince Lewis since his passing the Rhine has put most of Lower Alsace under Contribution Thus the French are totally expel'd out of the Diocess of Liege John Sweetaple and Will. Coles Esqs were sworn Sheriffs of London month Octob. day 8 An Earthquake at Naples several Churches and Houses much shatter'd and divers kill'd Also at Sicily and many other places day 14 His Majesty gave to the Lord Cutts the Command of the Second Regiment of Foot Guards vacant by the Death of Lieutenant General Talmash Several Thousand Tartars drown'd in passing the River Theysse day 21 The Turks drew off from Ciclut The Turks retreat from Peter-Waradin day 23 Scio attack'd and taken by the Venetians after a Siege of 16 days Found there 230 pieces of Canon 200 of which were Brass great store of Arms and 6 Magazines full of all sorts of Ammunition month Nov. day 6 Parliament met and prorogued till the 12th Instant day 10 The Queen met the King near Rochester day 12 The Parliament met The King in his Speech to them says I think I may say that this Year a Stop has been put to the Progress of the French Arms and our sending so great a Force into the Mediterranean has disappointed their Designs and leaves us a Prospect of further Success day 12 Sir John Sweetaple and Sir William Cole Knighted day 21 A Thanksgiving-day appointed to be kept on Dec. 16. The Princess of Waldeck died at her House at Cuylenburg day 22 Dr. Tillotson Arch-Bishop of Canterbury died day 28 Thomas Day Esq Mayor and Will. Danes Esq Sheriff of Bristol Knighted day 29 A Proclamation for the Apprehending Joseph Bradshaw who assaulted John Swift Marshall and Keeper of the Prison in Savoy c. 200 l Reward for him that apprehends him month Dec. day 8 His Majesty nominated Dr. Thomas Tennison Lord Bishop of Lincoln to be Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbury day 22 His Majesty granted his Royal Assent to an Act for the frequent meeting and calling of Parliaments An Act for Tunnage and Poundage and other Summs of Money payable upon Merchandizes and imported day 27 At Kensington at 9 in the Morning the Queen was taken ill of the Small-pox day 28 Queen Mary of Blessed Memory died at Kensington month Jan. day 18 Dr. James Gardiner Sub-Dean of the Cathedral Church of Lincoln nominated by his Majesty Bishop of that See day 27 Captain Killigrew kill'd in a Fight with Two French Ships Men of War month Feb. day 11 Col. Will. Dorrington made his Escape out of the Tower 300 l. Reward for that him takes him At Paris the Weather is much colder than it us'd to be His Majesty gave his Royal Assent to an Act for Four Shillings in the Pound for one Year About this time a Party of 21 Vaudois met by 200 Dragoons The Vaudois's defended themselves a long time but at last demanded Quarter which was granted but so soon as the French had disarm'd them and stript them they put them all to the Sword This is the greatest Loss they suffer'd since the War The News from Turky of the Death of Sultan Achmet and of Sultan Solyman's succeeding of him is confirm'd month Mar. day 7 Upon this Day being the Pope's Birth-day when he entred into the 81 Year of his Age the usual Complements were made him by the Cardinals and Forreign Ministers day 14 A Proclamation for apprehending of Will. Standish of Standish-hall in the County of Lancaster Esq 500 l. Reward promised to him that takes him day 25 Captain Benbow gave an Allarm to St. Malo chased in 2 Privateers and went a-shore near Granville and made himself Master of a small Fort where were 4 Guns which he brought away Ceuta is still besieged by the Moors 1695 month April day 2 THe Venetians quitted Scio having first blown up the Fortifications The French being resolv'd to abandon Blanse a good Garison set the Castle and Town on fire day 22 His Majesty gave his Royal Assent to an Act granting to his Majesty certain Rates and Duties upon Marriages Births Burials c. An Act against profane Swearing month May day 3 The King gave his Royal Assent to an Act for granting to his Majesty certain Duties upon Glass-Wares Stone and Earthen-Bottles c. His Majesty declar'd That he had appointed Thomas Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbury Sir John Sommers Kt. Lord Keeper of the Great Seal William Duke of Devonshire Lord Steward of his Majesty's Houshold Charles Duke of Shrewsbury One of his Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State Charles Earl of Dorset Ld. Chamberlain of his Majesty's Houshold and Sidney Lord Godolphin First Commissioner of his Majesty's Treasury to be Lords Justices of England for the Administration of the Government during his Majesty's absence Sir Will. Trumbul Constituted one of his Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State His Majesty declar'd that he thought fit to appoint the Right Honourable Henry Lord Capel to be Ld. Deputy of Ireland His Majesty created the Right Honourable Will. de Nassau Signeur de Aubestein a Baron Viscount and Earl of this Kingdom c. Likewise he created the Right Honourable Lord Grey of Werk a Viscount and Earl of this Kingdom by the Name and Style of Viscount Glendale and Earl of Tankerville day 11 Duke Schomberg Earl of Tankerville and Peregrine Berty Esq were sworn of his Majesty's Privy-Council A Proclamation to secure Monsieur John Robart day 12 His Majesty went to Embark for Holland Casal block'd up day 23 John Smith Esq sworn one of the Privy-Council and Christopher Musgrave sworn Clerk of the Council in Extraordinary A Proclamation for a General Fast to be observ'd June 19th day 30 William Thompson was set upon by a French Privateer near Purbeck having with him only one Man and a Boy he had but two small Guns and some small Arms He so acted his part that the Captain
Great-Britain presented the same and His Majesty receiv'd it very Graciously day 26 A Proclamation was publish'd for Encouraging Sea-men day 27 The Transport-Ships with the 3 Regiments for Flanders sail'd down the River day 29 N. S. Count Straatman the Emperor's Minister Arriv'd at the Hague day 30 N. S. This Evening Count Caunitz Arriv'd at the Hague from Liege where he has been to discourse with the Elector of Cologne about the Business of the 9th Electorate month Jan. day 3 The French-King made 16 Lieutenant-Generals 30 Mareschals de Camp 65 Brigadiers of Horse and Foot day 4 A Proclamation about Clipt Monies day 6 His Highness the Duke of Gloucester was Elected into the most Noble Order of the Garter being first Knighted day 7 The Hope-wel and Speed-wel Transport-ships brought over 360 Seamen from France day 10 His Majesty Created the Right Honourable Lord George Hamilton Earl of Orkney in the Kingdom of Scotland day 13 His Majesty declar'd the Right Honourable John Lord Murray Eldest Son to the Marquess of Athol One of the Principal Secretaries of State for the Kingdom of Scotland in the place of the Lord Stairs day 14 The French King return'd from Moudon to Versailles day 16 A Proclamation for Apprehending Robert Fielding 200 l. Reward promis'd to him that takes him day 21 His Majesty gave his Royal Assent to an Act for remedying the Coin of the Kingdom And to an Act for regulating of Trials in Cases of Treason And to an Act for hindring Charge and Expence in Choice of Members of Parliament day 23 N. S. The Ministers of the several Princes at the Hague renew'd the Alliance day 26 N. S. The States of Holland met day 27 The Royal-Sovereign laid up at Gillingham not fit for Sea was set on Fire by Negligence and Burnt without hurt to any of the Ships near her month Feb. day 1 The Ambassadors of Venice Seignior Loranzo and Seignior Venier with a great and noble Train of Young Noble Venetians did set out for England The Duke of Medina-Celi Ambassador from Spain to Rome made Viceroy of Naples day 3 The Vaudois took from the French 120 Mules Laden near Pignerol day 6 His Majesty was pleas'd to confer the Honor of Knight-hood upon the Honorable Col. Willoughby Chamberlain of Barbadoes for his good Service in the said Island day 8 The King of Spain hath appointed 12 Persons to examine the Extent of the Tribunal of Inquisition An Ambassador from Portugal Arrived this Month at Vienna and will have Audience in a short time day 11 The Marquess of Tweedale Chancellor the Duke of Queensbury E. of Argile E. of Annandale the Lord Rath Sr. John Maxwel of Pollock Constituted Commissioners of His Majesties Treasury in Scotland day 13 A Proclamation for Apprehending Roderick Mackeney Evidence against the Scotch East-India Company The King passed an Act for 4 s. in the Pound and an Act to prevent double Returns of Members to serve in Parliament and 7 private Bills day 14 Duke of Holstein-Gollorp sent an Envoy to the King of Sweden he return'd satisfied day 15 N.S. The States of Holland met O. S. Princess Anne of Denmark's Regiment of Foot under Colonel Web sail'd out of the River of Thames for Flanders day 18 Mr. Stepney Envoy from K. William came to Franckfort and after few days will go to other Courts The Hamburgh Home-ward bound Fleet came out of the River there The Ozar of Muscovy goes into the Field this Year with a great Army against the Tartars The Poll-Tax goes on heavily in France Lieutenant-General Fagel took the Castle of Dunkirk having 200 in Garrison day 19 The Young Duke of Lorain will serve Voluntier in the Emperor's Army this Campaign day 21 A most Hellish Plot discover'd to kill K. William to encourage an Invasion from France which was to be assisted by an Insurrection here at home day 24 His Majesty came to the House of Peers and gave the Royal Assent to an Act for taking and stating the publick Accounts and also an Act for repairing the High-ways between London and Harwich after which his Majesty acquainted both Houses with the Plot against his Sacred Person and Government in a most excellent Speech The same day was presented an humble Address of both Houses to his Majesty upon the Discovery full of Loyalty to which his Majesty made a most Gracious Answer A Proclamation issued out against the Conspirators viz James D. of Berwick Sir George Barclay Major Lowick George Porter Captain James Courtney Lieutenant Sherburn Brice Blair Dinant Chambers Boise George Higgins and his two Brothers Sons to Sir Thomas Higgins Davis Cardel Goodman Cranburn Keys Pendergrass Bryarly Trevor Sir George Maxwell Durance a Fleming Christopher Knightly Lieutenant King Holmes Sir William Parkyns and Rookwood with a Reward of 1000 l to whomsoever shall discover the said Persons or any of ' em day 24 Admiral Russel came to Deal to make ready the Fleet. An Association drawn up by the House of Commons in manner following Whereas there has been a Horrid and Detestable Conspiracy Form'd and Carried on by the Papists and other wicked and traiterous Persons for Assassinating his Majesty's Sacred Person in order to Incourage an Invasion from France to Subvert our Religion Laws and Liberty We whose Names are hereunto Subscribed do Heartily Sincerely and Solemnly Profess Testify and Declare That his present Majesty King William is Rightful and Lawful King of these Realms And we do mutually Promise and Engage to Stand by and Assist each other to the utmost of our Power in the Support and Defense of his Majesty's most Sacred Person and Government against the late K. James and all his Adherents And in case his Majesty come to any violent or untimely Death which God forbid we do hereby further Freely and Unanimously oblige our selves to Unite Associate and Stand by each other in Revenging the same upon his Enemies and their Adherents and in Supporting and Defending the Succession of the Crown according to an Act made in the First Year of King William and Queen Mary Intituled An Act declaring the Right and Liberties of the Subject and setling the Succession of the Crown day 27 Admiral Russel sailed out of the Downs with his Fleet towards the French Coast join'd with Sir Clovesly Shovel with several Men of War from the Westward day 28 Admiral Russel was at Anchor off Grevelin Lord Bercley lay half way between him and Dunkirk Our Fleet sail'd along the French Coast near Calais where lay 3 or 400 Vessels of all sorts crouded together There lay 17 or 18 French Men of War among the Sands of Dunkirk in the Flemish Road. The late K. James parted from St. Germain's the French King having the Night before taken his leave of him and went in a Post-Calash to Calais being come to St. Dennis he sign'd and Instrument or Deed in the presence of a publick Notary and sent it afterwards to the French Court by which 't is said
he obliges himself to repay the French King the Expences he has put him to Mareschal de Boufflers drew Forces from the French Frontier-Garrisons of Flanders and Picardy towards Dunkirk and Calais They were to Embark for England month Mar. day 2 King James came to Calais Monsieur Gabaret had the Command of the Men-of-War for the Expedition being 17 or 18 and went on Board the 28th past day 6 A Proclamation for Encouragement of Sea-men The Garrison of Centa sprung a Counter-mine by which and with their Sallies they destroy'd many Moors day 7 The Town and Magazine of Givet destroy'd by the Allies The stores consisted of Four Millions of Rations The Action perform'd by the Earl of Athlone and Lieutenant General Coehorne day 8 King James went from Calais to see Dunkirk If the Invasion of England had succeeded the French King should have gone with an Army of 100000 Men to Flanders day 10 Twenty Battalions Embark'd for England on the Coast of Holland Three Guernsy-Privateers have taken 17 or 18 French Prizes laden with Wine Salt and Brandy day 11 The Duke of Wirtenburgh arrived with Forces from Flanders The Earl of Athlone burnt the Town and Magazine of Givet consisting of all manner of Stores for an Army of 100000 Men for Three Months The place is put under Contribution part paid and for the rest Hostages given day 12 A Proclamation by the King for a publick Thanksgiving day 14 A Proclamation upon an Act for Releasing of poor Prisoners for Debt day 15 The late King James came from Dunkirk to Calais day 22 A Proclamation for the Discovery of the Conspirators 1000 l. for each At the same time a Proclam for the Discovery of the Lord Montgomery and Sr. Joh. Fennick 500 l. for either of them day 23 Sir John Friend was brought to his Tryal at the Old-Baily and found Guilty day 24 Sir William Parkyns came to his Tryal at the same Place and sound Guilty day 25 Prince of Nassau State-holder of Friseland died at Leewarden leaving behind him one Son Eight Years old and 7 Daughters day 26 An Order publish'd for the Seizure of the Horses of all Papists and Popishly-affected day 28 Sir Clovesly Shovel came into the Downs with several of his Majesty's Ships having left a Squadron of Men-of-War on the Coast of France 1696 month Apr. day 3 Mr. Speaker with the House of Commons in a Body attended his Majesty and presented their Association Sir William Parkyns and Sir John Friend were Executed at Tyburn day 11 The Ambassadours of the Republick of Venice arriv'd at London day 14 Solyman Buluc Bachi Envoy from the Divan of Algier had his Audience of the King of France day 16 His Majesty was pleased to Constirute the Right Honourable the Earl of Stamford Lord Lieutenant Custos Rotulorum and Vice-Admiral of Devonshire together with the City and County of Exeter and the Right Honourable the Earl of Radnor Lord Lieutenant Custos Rotulorum and Vice-Admiral of Cornwal and has appointed Major Gen. Trelawny Governour of the Town and Cittadel of Plimouth All which places were formerly held by the Right Honourable the Earl of Bath day 22 Robert Lowick Ambrose Rookwood and Charles Cranburn Try'd and Condemn'd day 25 Sir Geo. Rook arriv'd in the Downs with his Majesty's Ships and a great Fleet of Merchant-men from Cadiz in all 190 Sail. The Parliament in Ireland prorogu'd to September next day 27 His Majesty gave his Royal Assent to an Act for continuing several Acts of Parliament therein mention'd and many other Acts. Then the King prorogued the Parliament to the 16th of June next day 28 Their Excellencies Seignior Soranzo and Seignior Veniers Ambassadours Extraordinary from Venice made their publick Entry day 29 Robert Lowick Ambrose Rookwood and Charles Cranburn Executed at Tyburn day 30 Corna a City taken by the Arabians who cut off 6000 Janisaries that were in Garrison month May day 1 His Majesty was pleased to declare in Council That he has appointed Thomas Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbury Sir John Sommers Kt. Lord Keeper of the Great Seal Thomas Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery Lord of the Privy-Seal William Duke of Devonsh Lord Steward of his Majesty's Houshold Charles D. of Shrewsbury One of his Majesty's principal Secretaries of State Charles Earl of Dorset and Middlesex Ld. Chamberlain of his Majesty's Houshold and Sidney Lord Godolphin First Commissioner of his Majesty's Treasury to be Lords Justices of England for the Administration of the Government during his Majesty's Absence His Majesty has been pleased to create Sir John Lowther of Lowther Bar. a Baron and Viscount of this Kingdom by the Style and Title of Baron Lowther of Lowther and Viscount of Longsdale in the County of Westmorland His Majesty has been also pleased to create Sir John Thompson Bar. a Baron of this Kingdom by the stile and Title of Baron of Haversham in the County of Bucks His Majesty has been pleased to constitute Sir Thomas Littleton Bar. one of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury His Majesty has been pleased to give to Christopher Musgrave Esq the Office of Clerk of the Ordnance and to James Lowther Esq that of Clerk of the Delivery of the Ordnance in this Kingdom His Majesty couserr'd the Honour of Knighthood upon Theodore Janssen Esq for his good Service to his Majesty day 5 Clancey a Peruk-maker in Covent-Garden and Captain Donolow both Irish-Men perswaded Cap. Porter to go over to France promising him King James's Pardon and a Pension of a 1000 l. per annum and 600 Guineas in hand He met them according to Appointment at the Dog-and Partridge in Drury-lane where they gave him 300 Guineas and Billets for the rest and then Capt. Porter gave the singal to the Messengers that were ready to seize on them and they were committed to Newgate day 7 The Queen Dowager of Spain died His Majesty has been pleas'd to confer the Honour and Dignity of a Baronet of this Kingdom upon upon Thomas Wheat of Glympton in the County of Oxford Esq day 8 His Majesty Embark'd for Holland day 13 Peter Cook Son of Sir Miles Cook was brought to his Tryal at the Old-Baily for High-Treason and found Guilty day 14 Corby in Lincolnshire had a Storm of Hail in some places a Yard deep and some Hail-stones 5 or 6 inches thick day 18 Parliament of Ireland prorogued to the 28th of July day 19 Alexander Knightly who was Arraign'd the 30th of the last Month was try'd at King's-Bench-Bar and confest the Indictment day 23 A Proclamation for a Fast to be observ'd on June the 26th day 25 The French Thoulon-Fleet arrived at Brest being 47 Men-of-War day 27 This Evening Admiral Bembo with 13 Men-of-War arrived in our Roads from before Dunkirk day 28 Sir Will. Gregory one of the Justices of the King's-Bench died as did J. Matthews Esq Clerk of the Privy Seal in the 81 Year of his Age. A dreadful Fire happened near Wapping-stairs which burnt
spent and then in the Night made a handsome Retreat day 4 His Majesty's Birth-day is Celebrated with all possible Demonstrations of Joy day 6 Was brought into Falmouth a French Vessel taken going to Ireland with 4000 Arms and Powder and Officers day 13 Thomas Kirke Esq made a Consul of Genoua day 14 A Proclamation offering 200 l. for apprehending of Edm. Ludlow day 16 Lambert Blackwell Esq made Consul of Leghorne day 20 Walter Doleman Esq made Consul of Alicant in Spain day 21 An Order of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen offering 500 l. to discover the Person that offer'd an Indignity to K. William's Picture in Guild-hall day 29 The Irish defeated at the Newry by Brigadeer Steward 30 kill'd and 7 taken Prisoners month Dec. day 1 Don Stantiago del Castillo Knighted day 2 Tho. Papillion Simon Macne John Agur Humphrey Ayls and James How appointed Commissioners for the Victualing their Majesty's Navy day 4 Col. Woolsely marched out with a small Party of the Inniskilling Forces in the Night to Belturbet upon the first Summons they yielded month Jan. day 8 About this time Parties went out from several Garrisons in Ireland and made Excursions into the Enemies Quarters and brought away several Thousand Head of Black-Cattle Sheep and small Horses or Garrons day 12 day 14 At this time there happen'd several Storms which forc'd divers Merchant-Ships from their Anchors at Deal day 16 An Act of an additional Aid of 12 Pence in the Pound for one Year His Majesty gave his Royal Assent to an Act of 2 s. in the Pound for one Year and an Act for setling the Succession of the Crown c. day 23 Tho. Miller of Chichester Knighted day 27 An Act for an additional Poll c. month Feb. day 13 Sir Henry Goodrick Kt. and Baron sworn of his Majesty's Privy-Council day 19 His Majesty was pleased to constitute Will. Cheney Esq Sir John Knatchbull Bar. and Sir William Pultezey Knight his Commissioners for executing the Office of the Keeper of the Privy-Seal day 20 A Fast appointed for our Army 's good Success in Ireland to be observed on March 12th and so on the Third Wednesday in every Month. month Mar. day 1 Above 200 Gentlemen come to London and offer to serve as Volunteers in his Majesty's Army in Ireland day 6 Four Hundred Danes Landed at Belfast and the next day the Prince of Wirtenburgh their General landed with many more day 14 Five Thousand French Foot landed at the Port of Kingsale with 2 Generals the Count de Lauzun and the Marquess de Lery in exchange for these the late K. James sent King Lewis sometime after 5000 Irish under the Command of General Mac-Carty day 15 The Parliament of Scotland grant his Majesty a Subsidy of 200000 l. day 17 The House of Lords make a Bill whereby they assert their Majesty's Right to the Crown of Engl. day 19 His Majesty was pleased to Constitute Sir John Lowther of Lowther Bar. Vice-Chamberlain of his Majesty's Houshold Richard Hambden Esq who is made Chancellor of the Exchequer Tho. Pelham Esq and Sir Steph. Fox Lords Commissioners of the Treasury His Majesty appointed Henry Guy Esq to be one of the Commissioners of their Majesty's Customs in the Place of Mr. Pelham day 20 The Parliament met at Westminster pursuant to their Majesties Writs of Summons 1690 month Apr. day 1 PUry Cust of Stamford Esq was Knighted day 12 Sir Clovesly Shovel arrived at Belfast with Men Arms and Ammunition and Money to pay the Army day 14 Prince Waldeck arrived at Mastricht day 15 The Parliament in Scotland met day 17 Rich. Viscount Lumley created Earl of Scarbrough in the County of York Lord de la Mere created Earl of Warrington in the County of Lancaster Henry Lord de Grey of Ruthen created a Viscount of this Kingdom by the Name and Style of Viscount de Longueville William Hussey Esq appointed his Majesty's Ambassador at the Ottoman-Court and at the same time Knighted day 18 Sir Clovesly Shovel ventured into the Bay of Dublin King James and many Thousand People were Spectators day 19 A notable Fight between an English Kitch and a French Privateer day 20 The Parliament grant to his Majesty all the Customs which were granted to King James I. and the Duties which K. Charles and K. James II. enjoy'd and moreover allow him to dispose of all the Subsidies as he shall think fit for the space of 4 Years day 21 Lord Willoughby of Eresby Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster introduced into the House of Peers day 26 The Parliament places the Regency in the Queen during the King's absence month May day 2 An Act for granting to their Majesty 's a Subsidy of Tunnage and Poundage and divers other private Acts passed day 8 His Majesty arrives at Chester where he was to embark for Ireland and is receiv'd with all possible Expressions of the Affection Honour and Respect which Subjects owe to so glorious a Prince day 11 He embarks at Chester for Ireland The Garrison of Charlemont in Ireland surprized by an Ambuscade in the Night and on the day 12 It was surrender'd day 13 The King lands at Carrickfergus whence he goes by Land to Belfast and finds his Army consisting of 62 Squadrons of Horse and 54 Battalions which might make up in all about 40000 Men. day 20 His Majesty passed several Acts One for her Majesty to Govern during his Absence Tin Farthings given forth by his Majesty's Authority day 23 An Act of Pardon granted The Parliament adjourned to the 7th of July next day 30 A Proclamation for apprehending Moleneaux Tildesly Townly Standish Butler Goodwin a Romish Priest c. day 31 Rear-Admiral Ralph de la Val Knighted month June day 2 Sir Tho. Pilkington Kt. elected Lord Mayor for the remaining part of this Year day 3 Charles Marquess of Winchester Lord Chamberlain to the Queen was sworn one of the Lords of their Majesties Privy-Council Sir John Trever Kt. Speaker of the House of Commons Sir William Rawlinson Kt. and Sir George Hutchins Kt. were sworn Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal of England day 4 His Majesty set out on his Voyage for Ireland on the 16th he arrived at Belfast day 18 The King marches towards the Enemy at the Head of his Army day 20 Landed at the White-house 2500 Horse from Scotland day 27 His Army encamps near Dondalk day 28 The King goes in Person to take a Survey of the Country beyond the River Adeâ— in Ireland to find out a Place for his Army to encamp in day 30 K. William encamps within sight of the Irish Army Is wounded with a Canon-Ball viewing the Enemies Camp it took away a piece of his Coat Wastcoat and Shirt raised the Skin on the blade of his right Shoulder and drew a little Blood his Majesty after a Plaister applied continued on Horse-back without the least concern till 4 in the Afternoon Peace between the Great Mogul and and the English
Guilty by the Court-Martial of Conspiring against the King's Life was Executed this Morning in the Camp being Hang'd Drawn and Quarter'd He confess'd he was set on work by some of the chief Men at the Court of France especially by Monsieur Barbesieux day 11 The Lord Ambassadour Harbord died at Belgrade after six Days Sickness day 16 The City Ambrune surrendered to the Duke of Savoy day 27 The French beaten near Scleyn 500 against 1000. month Sept. day 8 At our Camp at Gammen about a quarter past Two a-clock there happen'd an Earthquake and was very sensible to the whole Camp the King was at Dinner in an old decay'd House which shaking very much his Majesty was prevail'd with to rise from the Table and go out of the House but the Surprize was soon over The Earthquake was felt in most places of this Province An. Dom. 1580 There was an Earthquake in Holland and also in the Year 1640. day 8 About Two in the Afternoon there happen'd an Earthquake in London which lasted about a minute and was felt very sensibly and at the same time it was felt at Sheerness and at Sandwich and at Deal and at Portsmouth c. month Oct. day 1 Sir John Fleet chosen Lord Mayor for the next Year On the 28th Sir Tho. Lane and Sir Tho. Cook Sheriffs day 5 King William III. is own'd as True Lawful and Rightful King of Ireland by the Parliament of that Kingdom day 11 The King receiv'd a Letter from the Emperour of the Turks congratulating his happy Accession to the Crown of England and desiring his Mediation between him and the Emperor of Germany day 12 Their Majesties appointed William Brodrick Esq their Attorney General of the Island of Jamaica in the Place of Simon Musgrave Esq lately deceas'd day 19 His Majesty landed at Yarmouth day 22 A Thanksgiving-day appointed to be kept on the 10th of Nov. next day 29 Sir John Fleet Lord Mayor went to Westminster The King and Qudin'd with the Lord Mayor day 30 Colonel Will. Beeston Commander in Chief of Jamaica Knighted month Nov. day 11 A Conspiracy of the Negroes of Barbadoes to destroy the English was discover'd and many of 'em Executed for it day 4 The Parliament met at Westminster day 27 The Spanish Fleet entred the Port of Genoua with 18 Galleys commanded by Don Bertran de Guâ—rvarra and 16 Men of War under the Command of Don Perdo di Corbetto and 3 Fire-ships 28 29 30. A dreadful Storm in Ireland month Dec. day 9 A great Famine in France The last Week an Earthquake was felt in several places of the Kingdom of Naples Capt. Richard Hill kill'd Mr. Will. Mountford about Mid-night and fled 20 l. offer'd to him that apprehends him A great Storm of Wind at S.W. for 24 Hours day 10 The Mails going to Portsm robb'd day 13 The Mails robb'd by 3 Men well Mounted and Arm'd The French besiege Huy also the Castle of Rhinsfolden and the Town of St. Goar day 29 A violent Storm near Portsmouth day 30 His Majesty granted to Sir John Trevor Speaker of the House of Commons and First Lord Commissioner of the Great Seal the Office of the Master of Rolls in the place of Hen. Powle Esq Deceased His Majesty passed an Act for 4 s. in the Pound Mr. Henry Killigrew Sir Ralph de la Val and Sir Clovesly Shovel Entrusted with the Fleet for the next Summer's Expedition Another Act his Majesty passed for Excise upon Beer and other Liquors month Jan. day 3 The Repulse the French receiv'd in their great Attack on the 27th past at Rhinfelt did so discourage them that they durst not venture to make any more They retir'd towards Mont-Royal We lost about 4 or 500 Men the French above 3000. day 9 At Lymn they had such violent Storms as have not been known in many Years much Wreck along the Coast At Malta an Earthquake Another on the 11th A Bushel of Corn at Mons is sold for a Pistol day 11 The French had Furnes surrendered to them day 20 His Majesty gave his Assent to an Act for 4 Shillings in the Pound for one Year The Queen Dowager of England arrived at Lisbon day 22 William Bridgman Esq was sworn one of the Clerks of their Majesties most Honorable Privy-Council in the Place of John Dyer Esq deceased day 26 His Majesty granted his Assent to an Act for certain Rates and Duties of Excise upon Beer and an Act for taking special Bails in the Country upon Actions and Suits depending in the Courts of King's Bench Common-Pleas and Exchequer at Westminster Christopher Greenville of Preston in Lancashire Knighted day 30 The Duke of Gourdon is brought Prisoner from Constantz to the Hague month Feb. day 3 An Earthquake in Messina destroy'd 73680 Persons On the 11th of the last Month 37 Cities Towns and large Villages and about 130000 People destroyin Naples Charles Lord Mohun being indicted for the Murther of Will. Mountford was tried by his Peers in Parliament and acquitted day 7 Robert Young tried at Kings-Bench upon an Information of Forgery and Subornation of Perjury and for Counterfeiting an Association under the Hands of several Lords for which he was sentenc'd to stand in the Pillory at 3 several places of the City and pay a 1000 l. Fine day 22 Dr. John Hartstongue Chaplain to his Grace the Duke of Ormond kissed their Majesty's Hands for the Bishoprick of Ossory in Ireland void by the Death of Dr. Thomas Otway month Mar. day 1 His Majesty gave the Royal Assent to an Act to prevent Frauds by Clandestine Mortgage An Act for the review of the Quarterly Poll c. and then the Parliament Prorogued to the 2d of May. day 23 His Majesty committed the Custody of the Great Seal to Sir John Sommers their Majesties Attorney-General who was sworn Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England and one of their Majesties Privy Council His Place was supplied by Edw. Ward day 23 This day likewise Sir John Trenchard Kt. was sworn one of their Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State and of their Majesties Privy-Council His Majesty ordered a new Commission to pass under the Great Seal to Constitute Sir John Lowther of White haven Baronet Henry Priestman Esq Anthony Ld. Viscount Faulkland Rob. Austen Esq Sir Rob. Rich Bar. Hen. Killigrew Esq and Sir Ralph de la Val Kt. to be Commissioners for Executing the Office of Ld. High Admiral of England And Edw Russel Esq the Officer of Treasurer of their Majesties Chamber day 24 The King departed from Kensington for Harwich and so for Holland but hindred by contrary Winds till the last of March. day 30 Ed. Southwell Esq was sworn Clerk of the Council in Extraordinary Edward Ward of the Inner-Temple Esq had the place of Attorney General and was sworn c. 1693 month Apr. day 1 HIs Majesty permits 600 French Protestant Families who were come into Switzerland and had implor'd his Protection to go and settle in