William cleared date 22 Oxford Canterbury and Bridgwater Grand-Juries reject the Petition for sitting of a Parliament date 26 The Parliament met at Westminster His Majesty walked on foot to the Parliament-House and Prorogued them to April 15th following date 28 The King declared in Council that he would send for his Royal Highness The Grand-Jury of Durham rejected the Petition for sitting of a Parliament date 30 About sixty Carpenters made a Tumult at Bristol And that day Mr. Row and Mr. Diley were sent Prisoners from thence to London for seditious words against the Government date 31 The Lord Russel Lord Cavendish Sir Henry Capel and Mr. Powel had leave to depart the Council His Royal Highness acquainted the Lords of the Council of Scotland that His Majesty had sent for him date Feb. 5. Ben. Harris sentenced for publishing Libels to pay 500 l. and to stand in the Pillory which last he suffered date 7 Sir Robert Atkins had his Quietus Francis Smith and Langley Curtis found guilty at the Guild-hall for publishing Scandalous Libels Mr. Baron Raymond made Judge in the Common-Pleas Sir Richard Weston made Baron of the Exchequer and Sir Charles Littleton made Governor of Sheerness date 9 Mr. Whitfield c. tried for tearing the Petition for the sitting of a Parliament and acquitted of the Indictment date 10 Sir Robert Payton had his habeas Corpus The Lord Brunkard and Sir Thomas Littleton added to the Commissioners of the Admiralty date 11 Sir Thomas Gascoign had his Tryal and was acquitted Sir Leoline Ienkins sworn of the Council and Secretary of State in the Room of Mr. Coventry date 12 The Countess of Powys Bailed at the King's-Bench-Bar Mr. Gadbury also appears at the King's-Bench-Bar and is discharged Henry Care indicted for Scandalous Reflections in his Packet of Advice Sir Anthony Dean and Samuel Pepys Esquires discharged Their Royal Highnesses were treated by the Earl of Murray date 16 Their Royal Highnesses went aboard the Mary Yacht in Leith-Road for England date 17 Sir Robert Southwell appointed Envoy to the D. of Brandenburg A Great Fire in Grays-Inn consuming near sixty Chambers Sir Francis Pemberton being a Judge had his quietus date 20 Thomas Dare of Taunton committed for Dangerous Words Philip Bisse also committed for Dangerous Words date 21 Sir Palmes Fairborne made Lieutenant Governor of Tangier date 22 His Majesty gave the Earl of Ossory leave to Beat Drums for the recruit of the Regiments in the service of the States of Holland date 23 A Brief granted for Redemption of Slaves at Argiers date 24 Their Royal Highnesses arrived safely at White-Hall date 27 John Naâ—ler and James Baker indicted at the Old Bailey for Priests A List of Papists returned into the House of Commons ordered by the King to be delivered to the Judges in the Circuits A Proclamation to give 10 l. for any that takes a Highway-man date 29 The Lord Bodmin goes Ambassador to Denmark Sir Robert Southwell goes Ambassador to Brandenburg date 30 Sir Gabriel Sylvius goes Envoy to the Dukes of Brunswick and Lunenburg date Mar. 3. The Lady Tempest committed to Prison date 6 His Majesty and his Royal Highness went to see two Frigats at Black-wall and dined with Mr. Henry Johnson whom the same day the King Knighted date 8 His Majesty and Royal Highness Supped with Sir Robert Clayton Lord Mayor of London at his House in the Old-Iury where the King was pleased to confer the Honour of Knighthood on William Gulston Esq date 9 A Proclamation declaring no person shall be pardoned that kills another in a Duel date 10 His Majesty and Royal Highness go to New-Market date 17 The Lady Tempest Mr. Thomas Thwing and Mris. Mary Preswick were Arraigned at York but their Tryals put off till the next Assizes Two Serjeants found guilty of Manslaughter at Dublin for killing a Constable date 23 The Vice-Chancellor and University of Cambridge about 200 in number waited on the King at New-Market and complemented his Royal Highness on his return from Scotland The Dutchess of Modena arrived at St. James's date 24 His Royal Highness came to St. James s where the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs waited on him Tho. Alsord committed to Newgate for high Treason date Mar. 30. THo Dare fined at Taunton 500 l. for seditious and dangerous words c. date 31 Their Majesties and their Royal Highnesses came from New-Market to White-Hall and the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London came the same day to pay their Duties to them date Apr. 3. The Earl of Rothes Chancellor of Scotland c. came to White-Hall date 5 The Parliament prorogued to the 17th of May. The Attorney General was ordered to prosecute Will. Barnsâ—y Esquire lately put out of the Commission of Peace Mr. Edward Whitaker Mr. Tudman c. for their illegal practices with Phillip le Mar relating to the Duke of Buckingham date 7 Sir William Waller put out of the Commission of Peace for illegally taking Hiâ—ky out of the Gatehouse and keeping him all night at a Tavern An order to forbid Bonefires on the 29th of May next or on any other Festival without permission date 13 John Edwards of Salop and Richard Dereham Esquires Knighted date 14 Hubert Burk and John Macnemarra two Irish witnesses ordered by the Council to return to Ireland Captain William Dodson of London Knighted date 15 Count de Mayon Envoy Extraordinary from the Duke of Savoy took his leave and presented Count de Piertenge to succeed him The Parliament meet and are prorogued until May 17 next John Arnold Esquire pretended to be assaulted in Bell-yard nigh Lincolns-Inn-fields date 16 The Earl of Ossory took his place as Privy-Counsellor date 17 Francis Withens Esquire had the Honour of Knighthood conferred upon him date 19 His Majesty went from White-Hall to Windsor The Marquess de Bourgomeyne Envoy from the King of Spain took his leave and left for his Successor Don Pedro de Ronquillo date 21 A reward of 100 l. promised to him that shall discover any of the Assaulters of Mr. Arnold date 22 Several Persons are taken upon Suspicion for wounding Mr. Arnold date 26 Sir Leoline Ienkins is sworn one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State The Lord Shandois elected by His Majesty to go Ambassador for Turky Sir Gilbert Gerrard sworn in Council and subscribed his Name That he knew nothing of any Contract 'twixt the King and the Duke of Monmouth's Mother date 29 Sir George Jefferys is made Cheif Justice of Chester Sir Job Charlton one of the Judges of the Common Pleas and Justice Raymund one of the Judges of the Kings Bench. date May 1. His Majesty and his Royal Highness came from New Market to White-Hall Supped the same night with Sir Jonathan Raymund at Skinners-Hall and next morning went to Windsor A Messenger brought four Priests from Ireland to Chester date 5 The Judges gave their opinion that His Majesty by Law might prohibit the Printing and Publishing all Pamphlets of News
IACOBUS II. ds D. G. Angliae Scotiae Fran et Hiber REX Printed for W Crook at the green Dragon w th out Temple 〈◊〉 THE Historian's Guide OR BRITAIN's REMEMBRANCER BEING a Summary of all the Actions Exploits Sieges Battels Designs Attempts Preferments Honours Changes c. and whatever else is worthy Notice that hath happen'd in His Majesty's Kingdoms from Anno Dom. 1600. to this time SHEWING The Year Month and Day of the Month in which each Action was done With an Alphabetical Table for the more easie finding any thing out LONDON Printed for W. Crook at the Green-Dragon without Temple Bar 1690. TO THE READER TWo Impressions of this little Book having already found a favourable Acceptance notwithstanding the many Errors and Omissions that were therein I am not now in the least Sollicitous what Entertainment this Third may find presuming upon the Pains and Care which have been taken in Correcting and continuing this History by several Persons of known Abilities assisted by the Opportunity of private Minutes and Journals never yet in Print Whereby this small Tract is arrived to the Perfection whereof a Book of this Nature is capable For here is History with Chronology wherein not only memorable Actions are mentioned but the Reader may be satisfied of the exact Time to a Day when these Actions were performed which all other Books great and small put together cannot shew If you enquire who the Author or Authors were I do tell you the very Recital of their Names would make no small Addition to the Book but would afford very little Benefit to the Reader For well nigh as many Persons as there are Leaves in the Book have lent a helping Hand towards the Composure of this Manual So that if as hath been endeavoured you may find Benefit and Satisfaction herein then hath he obtained his End who is Your humble Servant W C. THE Historian's Guide OR BRITTAINS REMEMBRANCER date Novemb. THe French K. married to the D. of Florence his Daughter date Nov. 19. K. Charles the First born at Dunfernling in Scotl. date Feb. 25. Earl of Essex Beheaded The Arch-Duke defeated at Newport by Prince Maurice of Nassaw Died this year of the Plague besides other diseases in London and the Suburbs 6360. SPaniards Landed in Ireland but beaten off date Oct. 27. Last Parliament of Qu. Elizabeth began date Nov. 19. Dissolved date Mar. 24. QUeen Elizabeth died and K. James VI. of Scotl. Proclaimed King A Great Plague began at London Prince Charles created Duke of Albany Marq. Ormond c. date Apr. 5. K. James began his Journey out of Scotland date 10 Earl of Southampton discharged out of the Tower date May 7. The K. arrived at the Charter-house London date 11 Went thence to the Tower date Jun. 1. One whipp'd through London for going to Court when his House was infected date 11 Qu. Anne with Pr. Henry came to York date 27 K. met them at Erston in Northamptonshire They entred London date Jul. 15. King and Queen Crowned at Westminster Cobham's Conspiracy discovered date Aug. 5. A Thanksgiving day for the King's Escape from Gowry's Conspiracy date Nov. 17. Lord Cobham Lord Grey Sir Walter Rawleigh and others Condemned Clerk Brook and Watson Executed A Conference at Hampton Court about Religion date Jan. 14. The Millenaries Petition for Reformation Died this year in London of all diseases 38244. whereof of the Plague 36578. date May 20. A Parliament assembled date Aug. 18. A Treaty for Peace with Spain date Octob. Pr. Charles brought to Windsor date Jan. 5. Made Knight of the Bath date 6 Created Duke of York and this year K. James styled King of Great Britain date Nov. 3. POwder Plot discovered date 5 Parliament met at Westminster date Jan. 27. Conspirators of the Powder Plot Sir Everard Digby I. Grant Tho. Bates Rob. Winter Condemned date 30 Executed at the West end of St. Pauls date 31 Guy Faux Ambrose Rockwood c. executed in the Parliament-Yard Westminster Oath of Allegiance first Administred date May 3. H. Garnet another Conspirator in the Powder Plot executed in St. Paul's Church-Yard date 27 Parliament Ended date Jul. 7. Christianus K. of Denmark came into England date Aug. 12. Departed hence Earls of Northumberland and the Lords Sturton and Mordant censured in the Star-Chamber date Nov. 26. Tyrone began a Conspiracy in Ireland date Mar. 10. The first Stone laid to Aldgate AN Insurrection in Northamptonshire and the adjacent Counties whereof one Captain Pouch was the chief Incendiary date Jun. 22. Tho. Garnet a Jesuit executed at Tyburn A Translation begun of the Bible into English date Dec. 22. Nineteen Pyrates were executed at Wappin date Apr. 11. ST Edmunds Bury burnt date 19 Tho. E. of Dorset L. Treasurer died suddenly Virginia planted by the English Matthias Arch-Duke of Austria made K. of Hungary date Apr. 10. THe new Exchange was first opened and named by K. James Britains Burse date May 8. Fishing on the English Coast forbid to Forreigners without leave first had Allum brought to perfection by Sir I. Bouchier Silk-worms brought to England K. I. laid the foundation of Chelsey Colledge League with France date May. 8. THe first Provost of Chelsey Colledge ordered by King James K. Henry IV. of France Murthered at Paris by Raâ—illac date 30 Prince Henry Created Prince of Wales date Oct. 16. Began the Fifteenth Session of Parliament date Mar. 25. SIr Robert Carr made Viscount Rochester Landgrave of Hessen came into England Barthol Legat condemned by the Convocation for an Arian Heretick was afterwards delivered by a Significavit to the Secular Power date Sep. 19. Sutton the Founder of the Charter-house Hospital died Prince Charles made Knight of the Garter The new Translation of the Bible finished date Mar. 18. Legat was burnt in Smithfield for an Arian This year Matthias Arch-Duke of Austria and K. of Hungary was made K. of Bohemia date Apr. 11. EDward Wightman of Burton burnt at Lichfield for an Heretick date Jun. 19. The Lord Sanguire a Scot for murthering Turner executed date Oct. 29. Frederick P. Palatine of the Rhine arriv'd in Eng. date 29 Dined at the Guild-hall London date Oct. 19. Prince Henry fell sick date Nov. 16. Died at St. Jameses date Dec. 7. Interred at Westminster date Feb. 14. Lady Eliz. wedded to Frederick the V. Prince Elector Palatine of the Rhine at Whitehal A Marriage betwixt France and Spain Plantations setled in Ireland by some of the Companies of London date Aug. 10. PRince Elector and Princess left England date Aug. 7. Dorchester burnt date Nov. 4. Viscount of Rochester Created Earl of Somerset The Lady Frances Howard Divorced from the E. of Essex and married to the E. of Somerset The Globe Playhouse burnt The Artillery Company revived Wadham College in Oxon Founded A Parliament suddenly called and as suddenly dissolved date Jul. KIng of Denmark came into England the second time date Aug. 1. Departed homeward Stratford upon Evon burnt The New River
Cavendish for the King and demolished date Mar. 26. SIr Hugh Cholmondley declared for the King and Scarborough delivered to His Majesty date 29 Sir Tho. Fairfax defeated at Bramham Moor. date Apr. 3. Burningham taken by Prince Rupert at which the E. of Denbigh received his Deaths wound date 8 Prince Rupert entered Litchfield The Moorelanders of Staffordshire got together in a body were taken up by Col. Gett for the Parliaments service and call'd Gett's Brigade date 11 Young Hotham routed at Ancaster by Collon Cavendish date 21 The Close at Litchfield surrendred to P. Rupert date 17 Essex sat down with his Army before Reading date 22 The King marched from Oxon to Wallingford for the Relief of Reading date 25 The skirmish at Cavecham Bridge date 26 Reading surrendred to the Earl of Essex by Col. Feilding date May 1. The Forces of Reading marcht out in warlike manner to Oxford date 3 Cheap-side Cross pull'd down date 6 James Earl of Northampton routed some of the Parliament Forces at Middleton Cheiny field near Banbury date 8 Warder Castle surrendred to the Rebels Monmouth the like date 16 The Rebels defeated at Stratton in Devonshire by the Lord Hopton date 21 The King's Forces defeated at Wakefield date 30 Master Rob. Yeomans and Mr. George Bouchier Citizens of Bristol executed at Bristol for their Loyalty by Col. Nathan Fiennes date 31 A pretended Plot against the Cities of London and Westminster discovered date Jun. The Queen delivered at Oxford of the Lady Catharine who dyed soon after date 5 Taunton and Bridgewater delivered to the Rebels date 6 The Solemn League and Covenant taken by the Parliament date 13 The Rebels defeated at Dunington by Col. Cavendish date 15 The Solemn League c. taken throughout Lond. date 16 The Queen came to Newark P. Rupert beat up the Parliaments Quarters at Postcomb and Chinner in Oxfordshire date 18 Obtained a great victory in Chalgrove Field In this Fight Col. Hampden one of the Five Members received his mortal wound being the place he first drew up his Men to put the Ordinance for the Militia in execution date 22 Howley House taken by the E. of Newcastle date 23 Tamworth Castle yielded date 24 Col. Hampden died date 30 Fairfax defeated on Adderton Heath by the Earl of Newcastle date July 1. Middleton's Horse and Dragoons routed at Padbury near Buckingham by Sir Charles Lucas being accidentally discovered coming to surprise Sir Charles in his Quarters by Mr. Paul Terry then a Soldier now an honest Citizen of London date 2 Bradford besieged by the Earl of Newcastle Bradford taken and Hallifax and Denton-house quitted by the Rebels Burton upon Trent taken by the Lord Jermin date 5 Master Tompkins and Chaloner executed for their Loyalty to his Majesty Lands-down Hill Fight where Sir Bev. Greenvill was slain date 6 The Lord Gray of Wark Mr. Darley and Sir William Armine ordered by the Parliament to be sent to invite the Scots to their Assistance date 11 P. Rupert met the Q. at Stratford upon Avon date 13 The King and Queen met at Edgehil Lord Wilmot and Earl of Carnarvan gave a great defeat to Sir William Waller on Roundway Down date 24 His Highness P. R. sate down before Bristol date 26 The Outworks gained City and Castle surrendred to him date 27 Sir William Waller Voted General of the Flying Army date 30 Gainsborough surrendred to the Rebels date Aug. 1. His Majesty set out from Oxford to Bristol date 2 Dorchester yielded to the Earl of Carnarvan Basing-house first attempted date 9 Portland reduced Weymouth and Melcomb submitted date 10 Glocester besieged and summoned by the King's Forces date 16 The King came back to Oxford date 18 The King went to Glocester date Aug. 20. The Earls of Holland and Bedford return to the King date 26 An Act of Convocation in Scotland for putting that Kingdom into a posture of Defence The Covenant sent from Scotland and read in Parliament date 28 Beverly taken by the Earl of Newcastle date Sep. 2 3. Bidleford Appleford and Barnstaple surrendred to the King date 4 Exeter taken by Prince Maurice date 5 The King raised his Siege at Glocester date 6 Organs and Windows in Windsor-Chapel defaced Sir John Hotham brought to the Bar of the house of Commons Young Hotham brought to the Bar of the House of Commons Waller routed at Winchester date Sep. 10. The Siege of Glocester rais'd by Essex date 11 An Ordinance for the Excise passed both Houses date 15 Cessation of Arms in Ireland date 16 Lynne yielded to the Earl of Manchester date 17 Prince Rupert with His Majesties Horse gave a great defeat to the Rebels near Auburn in Wiltshire date 20 His Majesty routed the Rebels near Newbury and Emborne Heath in which action were slain the most valiant Earls of Carnarvan and Sunderland and Lord Visc. Faulkland date 21 Prince Rupert in pursuit of them fell upon their Rear at Theale beat them into Reading but staid not long there date 23 His Majesty returned to Oxford The National Covenant taken by the House of Commons at St. Margaret's Westminster Earl of Essex returned to London date Oct. 3. Reading Garrisoned by the King date 6 Dartmouth surrendred to Prince Maurice date 15 House of Lords took the Covenant at the Abbey in Westminster date 17 The King's Proclamation Prohibiting Trade with London and other places in Arms against him date 31 The Marquess of Hertford installed Chancellor of Oxford date Nov. 11. An Ordinance authorizing the new counterfeited Great Seal date 21 His Majesty declared against it Sir William Armin c. arrived at Edenburgh sent by the Parliament to hasten the Scots Invasion of England date 27 Daniel Kniveton put to death at London for serving his Majesty's Writ one of his Majesty's Messengers date Dec. 4. Hawarden Castle yielded to the King date 9 Arundel Castle to the Lord Hopton date 12 Beeston Castle taken for the King date 21 Lapely House likewise date 25 Grafton House also date 28 Crew House in Cheshire taken for the King Colonel Nathanael Fienes sentenced in a Court of War to be hanged for a Coward date Jan. 3. Marq. Hamilton sent prisoner to Pendennis date 6 Arundel Castle yielded to Sir Will. Waller date 16 The Scots invaded England date 22 The Members of Parliament assembled at Oxford being summoned by the King Sir Thomas Byron died at Oxford The Scots crossed Tine date 25 Sir Thomas Fairfax and Mitton routed at Drayton in Shropshire by Prince Rupert date Feb. 13. Hopton Castle taken for the King date 18 Warder Castle the like date Mar. 21. Newark relieved by Prince Rupert and Sir John Meldrum with 7000. men totally routed upon which Gainsborough Lincoln and Sleeford were quitted by the Rebels date 23 Sturton surrendred to the King date Mar. 29. BRandon or Chericondown Fight date Apr. 3. Longford House in Shropshire surrendred to Prince Rupert Lord John Stuart died at Abbington date 5 Interred at Oxford date 6 Tongue-Castle
of England date 18 The most Christian King sent His Manifesto to all the Princes his Allies declaring his pretensions to Brabant Hainault c. date 21 The Lord Hollis and Honourable Henry Coventry Esquire Ambassadors Extraordinary made their Entry into Breda date 22 Sir John Duncomb admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council date 26 Died at St. James's the Duke of Kendal second Son to His Royal Highness date Jun. 1. His Majesty by His Commission under the Great Seal of England constituted the Duke of Albemarle the Lord Ashley Sir Thomas Clifford Sir William Coventry and Sir John Duncomb His Majesty's Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High-Treasurer of England date 6 The Dutch Fleet upward of seventy Sail came to an Anchor in the Gun-fleet date 11 Some of His Majesty's Frigats took twelve Dutch Prizes and sunk two upon the Coast of Norway and this day the Dutch Fleet came up Chatham River where they lost two of their greatest Ships date 20 Died at Richmond the Duke of Cambridge first Son to his Royal Highness Taken by some of His Majesty's Ships and brought into Scotland a rich East-India Dutch Ship outwards bound having seventy four Brass Guns in her Hold. date 25 This day Sir John Harman with sixteen sail of English Men of War engaged the French Fleet about thirty Men of War near Martinego and burnt and destroyed the most part of them date 26 The Parliament standing Prorogued till the tenth of October next His Majesty for divers urgent causes issued out His Proclamation to both Houses of Parliament to sit and reassemble at Westminster the twenty fifth of July next Eight Dutch Prizes laden with Masts and Deal taken by His Majesty's Frigats Northward date 29 Peace concluded at Breda by His Majesty with France Denmark and the States General date Jul. 7. Arrived at Whitehall his Excellency Henry Coventry Esquire with an account of the late concluded Peace at Breda date 15 A Squadron of the Dutch appeared in sight of Plimouth date 19 They made an attempt upon Torbay but beaten off date 23 24. A Squadron of the Dutch Fleet about twenty three in number make up for the River of Toames and near the Hope are encountred and fought with by Sir Edward Spragge with some Frigats and Fireships under his command at last were forced to draw off being still pursued by our Frigats till out of the River date 25 The Parliament met at Westminster in obedience to His Majesty's Proclamation of the twenty sixth of June last and Adjourned to the twenty ninth instant date 28 The whole Squadron of the Dutch came to an Anchor in the Gun-fleet date 29 The Parliament met according to their Adjournment of the twenty fifth and were Prorogued till the tenth of October next being the former prefixed Prorogation date 31 His Highness Prince Rupert returned to Whitehall from expediting the Fortification at Sheerness date Aug. 3. This day was buried in Westminster Abby Abraham Cowley who died the twenty eighth past that excellent Poet. date 14 The Ratification of the Peace with Holland c. was mutually interchanged by the several Plenipotentiaries at Breda and solemnly Proclaimed date 15 Admiral de Ruyter attempts the destroying of the Virginia Fleet put into the Harbour at Foy but successess date 24 Six of His Majesty's Frigats cruising Northwards encountred a Squadron of Dutch Ships whereof they took three Men of War and one Merchantman Peace with the States General France and Denmark was this day Proclaimed at London and Westminster date 31 His Majesty having taken the Great Seal of England from the Earl of Clarendon the late Lord-Chancellor was pleased this day to give it to Sir Orlando Bridgeman with the title of Lord-Keeper date Sep. 4. Sir Orlando Bridgeman Lord-Keeper having the usual Oaths administred to him took his place at the Council Board date 13 Arrived at Whitehall the Lord Hollis and Henry Coventry Esquire from their Ambassy from Breda date 14 This morning her Royal Highness was happily brought to Bed of a Son at St. James's date 23 Duke of Buckingham admitted to His Majesty's favour and his place at the Council Table date 24 Arrived at the Spithead from the Streights Sir Robert Holmes with a Squadron of His Majesty's Ships under his Command date 25 His Majesty having taken from the Canary Company their Charter of Incorporation issued out His Proclamation declaring His Pleasure That all His Subjects might have a free Trade into those Islands as formerly date 30 Arrived at St. Hellens Road Sir Jeremy Smith with a Squadron of His Majesty's Ships with two rich East-India Dutch Ships outward bound taken on the Coast of Ireland date Oct. 8. The Court of Judicature for determining of differences touching Houses burnt and demolished by reason of the late great Fire in London sate the first time at Clifford's Inn. date 9 Commissioner Pett was this day brought to his Examination before His Majesty's Council about the late miscarriage at Chatham date 10 The Parliament met at Westminster according to the Prorogation and Adjourned to the fourteenth instant date 23 This day His Majesty was pleased to lay the first Stone of the Foundation of the first Pillar of the Royal Exchange with the usual Ceremonies and afterwards to confer the honour of Knighthood upon the Sheriffs of London Denis Gauden Esq and Thomas Davis Esq and Bookseller date 31 His Royal Highness was pleased to lay the first Stone of the Foundation of a Second Pillar of the Royal Exchange likewise date Nov. 12. The Heer Borrel and Heer Merman Ambassadors Extraordinary from the States General to His Majesty made their solemn Entry through London Sir George Ascough being returned from his severe restraint in Holland was this day admitted to the Honour of Kissing His Majesty's Hand date 13 Several Captains of Fireships and other Seamen were condemned in a Council of War to suffer punishments for their cowardice usual in such cases during the late attempts of the Dutch in the River of Thames date 15 This day the Ambassadors Extraordinary from Holland had their publick Audience from His Majesty date Dec. 4. The notice of the retiring of the Earl of Clarendon this day being made publick His Majesty was pleased to declare That he the said Earl of Clarendon be divested of his place of Privy-Councillor date 5 The Woodmongers surrendred their Charter to His Majesty date 6 Lauched at Harwich a third Rate Frigat named the Resolution date 19 The Parliament Adjourned to the sixth of February next and an Act pass'd for the Banishing of the Earl of Clarendon date Jan. 13. In pursuance of a late Act of the Parliament of England for setling Trade between the Kingdoms of England and Scotland The Commissioners of the Kingdoms met this day in the Star-Chamber accordingly William Car stood in the Pillory at Westminster by Order of the House of Lords for Libellous Papers publisht against the Lord Gerard of Brandon date 22 The
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
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
had the 17. Audience of the King the 18. of the Queen the 19. of the Queen Dowager and this day of their Royal Highnesses Earl of Mulgrave made Lord Chamberlain in the Place of the Earl of Aylesbury who died the 20th at Ampthil in Bedfordshire Henry Cornish Esq Executed in Cheapside over against Kingstreet Elizabeth Gaunt Burnt at Tyburn and Edward Lindsey Hanged on Tower-Hill for running away from his Colours date 30 The Earl of Plimouth Sworn one of the Privy-Council Richard Nelthorp executed before Grays-Inn and John Ayloff before the Temple-Gate for High-Treason date Nov. 6. An Order Prohibiting the making of Bonfires or other Fire-works without particular Permission date 9 This Day the Parliament met at Westminster date 20 The Parliament Prorogued till Feb. 10. following date 28 The Lord Brandon Gerard before found Guilty of High-Treason had this day Sentence pass'd upon him but was after Pardon'd date Dec. 4. The E. of Sunderland Principal Secretary of State made President of the Council date 9 Charles Bateman found Guilty of High-Treason had Sentence pass'd upon him the 11th and the 18. Executed at Tyburn date 13 Robert Nightingall Esq High-Sheriff of Norfolk Knighted date 15 The Signior Zeno and Signior Giustiniani Envoys Extraordinary from the Republick of Venice made their Entry and the 18th had Audience of their Majesties the 22. of the Q. Dowager at Somerset-House and the 23. of their Royal Highnesses at White-hall date 16 The E. of Clarendon set forward for Ireland being made Lieutenant thereof date 18 Viscount Tiviot Col. Rob. Philips and John Evelyn appointed to Execute the Office of Privy-Seal during the Earl of Clarendon's Absence date 20 Theophilus E. of Huntington made Lord Chief Justice and Justice Eyre of all His Majesty's Forests Chaces Parks and Warrens on the South-side Trent in the room of the Earl of Chesterfield date 29 The Bishop of Durham Sworn Dean of His Majesty's Chapel-Royal and the Bishop of Rochester Sworn Clerk of the Closet date 30 John Hambden Try'd for High-Treason cast himself upon the King's mercy date Jan. 3. The Marquis Capponi Envoy Extraordinary from the great Duke of Tuscany had Audience of their Majesties the 4th of the Queen Dowager and the 6. of her Royal Highness and the 7th of his Royal Highness and Feb. 2. had his Audience of Leave of their Majesties date 8 The Bishop of Durham Sworn of the Privy-Council The Parliament Prorogued by Proclamation till the 10th of May next date 13 The Signior Zeno and Signior Giustiniani had their Audience of Leave of their Majesties the Queen Dowager the 15. of her Royal Highness and the 16. of his Royal Highness date 14 The Lord De la mere being Try'd at Westminster for High-Treason the Lord Chancellor Jeffreys constituted Lord High-Steward for that purpose was acquitted the Evidence against him appearing to be plainly perjur'd date Feb. 4. Dr. Edmand King Knighted by His Majesty in his Bed-Chamber date 7 Tho. E. of Stamford Bail'd out of the Tower date 10 Tho. Saxon found Guilty of Perjury had his Sentence the 12th Mr. Philibert Vernatti Attainted by Utlawry for the Death of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey was acquitted Dr. Edes of Chichester found Guilty of High-Misdemeanours and committed to the King's-Bench The same day the Parliament met at Westminster and was Prorogued till the 10th of May next date 13 Sir Tho. Genner made one of the Barons of the Exchequer Sir Henry Bedingfield one of the Justices of the Common-Pleas in the Place of Judge Levinz and John Holt of of Grays-Inn Esq Knighted and made Recorder in the place of Sir Tho. Genner date 23 John Bucknall of Oxlie in Hertf. Knighted date Mar. 10. A Proclamation for a general Pardon date 22 Major Martin Beckman Knighted date Apr. 3. date 6 THomas Earl of Stamford Pardon'd A Proclamation for further Proroguing the Parliament till the 18th of September next date 12 Two of the King's Mails from Holland robbed near Ilford by two Horsmen date 15 A Proclamation giving leave to both Natives and Strangers to Transport Woollen Manufactures to all Places excepting Dort and Hamburgh till the 25th of Decemb. next date 21 Sir Tho. Jones W. Montague Esq Sir Job Charleton and Sir Edward Nevill had their Quietus And Sir H. Bedingfield made L. C. J. of the Common-Pleas Sir Edw. Atkins Sworn L. C. B. of the Exchequer Sir Edw. Lutwich Sworn one of the Justices of the Common-Pleas and Rich. Heath Esq made a Baron of the Exchequer Sir Job Charleton made Chief Justice of Chester A Proclamation for John Desbrough and 9 or 10 more to return into England by the 22. of July next date 23 Sir I. Holt Sir Ambrose Philips Christopher Milton Esq I. Powel Esq John Tate Esq William Rawlinson Esq Will. Killingworth Esq Hugh Hodges Esq Thomas Geers Esq and George Hutchins Esq made Sergeants at Law The two first being made the King's Sergeants at Law date 23 The Parliament met in Order to their Proroguing till the 18. of September next date 25 Count Satarar Envoy from the Marquis de Gastanaga had his Audience of their Majesties at White-hall the 27. of the Q. Dowager 29. of his Royal Highness and May 9. had Audience of Leave of their Majesties date 26 Sir Christopher Milton made a Baron of the Exchequer Sir John Powel one of the Justices of the Common-Pleas and Sir Thomas Powys Sollicitor-General in place of Heneage Finch Esq date May 3. Sir James Kennedy made Consul of Rotterdam date 8 The French Ambassador complain'd to the King of a Scandalous Book intituled Les Plaintes des Protestants cruellement opprimes dans le Royaume de France date 12 The Princess Ann of Denmark deliver'd of a Daughter at Windsor date 13 John Lytcott Esq Knighted date 14 Their Majesties and the whole Court went to Windsor The same day Miles Prance one of the Pretended Discoverers of the Murther of Sir Edmondbury Godfrey was Convict of Perjury at Westminster and June 15. received Sentence date 15 A Proclamation for Transporting Leather Raw-Hides Wheat Rye Barley and other Grain date 28 Captain Beville Granville Knighted at the Head of the Earl of Bath's Regiment on Hounsloc-Heath date Jun. 2. Sir W. Soames His Majesty's Ambassador to the Grand Signior died of a Fever at Malta in his Voyage date 22 Rich. Alborough Oliver Haley and John Condon Tryed for Robbing the Holland Mails found Guilty and the next day the two last receiv'd Sentence date 24 The Seur Sarotti Resident of Venice had Audience of the Queen Dowager 26. of the Princess Ann and the 27. of the Prince of Denmark date July 11. Thò Jeffreys Esq His Majesty's Consul at Alicant Knighted at Windsor date 17 The Earl of Powys Lord Arundel of Wardour Lord Bellasis and the Lord Dover Sworn of the Privy-Council at Hampton-Court date Aug. 11. Tho. Rawlinson Alderman of London Knighted at Windsor date 16 Sir Nath. Johnson made Captain-General of the Leeward Islands in America in place of Sir
Proclamation for bringing in of Arms. date 2 The Convocation of Scotland voted the Throne vacant and on the 4th voted to settle the Crown on K. William and Q. Mary and on the 10th proclaimed them and declared against Bishops and made a new Oath of Allegiance to K. William and Q. Mary date 3 K. William passed three Acts of Parliament at Westminster Coll. Cunningham and Coll. Richards shipt their Regiments at Liverpool in Lancashire for Ireland Duke Frederick Mareschal de Schomberg and William Earl of Devonshire made Knights of the Garter Dr. Burnet Bishop of Sarum sworn Chancellour of that Order date 4 King William's Declaration to secure all Soldiers of English Pay though sent beyond Seas date 5 The Duke of Ormond installed Knight of the Garter Admiral Herbert sailed with his Fleet from Spithead date 6 Monsr d'Avaux the French Ambassadour made his publick entrance into Dublin and had his Audience of K. James II. at the Castle date 8 The Irish beat by a Sally made by the Protestants out of Colerain Charles Viscount Mordant since Earl of Monmouth Henry Lord de la Mere Sidney Lord Godolphin Sir Hen. Capell Rich. Hambden Sen. Esq made Commissioners of the Treasury date 9 Jonathan Lord Bishop of Bristol elected Bishop of Exeter K. William passed the Act for the Coronation Oath and 2 Acts more Dyed at Rome Queen Christiana of Sweedland date 10 Prince George of Denmark made Baron of Ockingham Earl of Kendale and Duke of Cumberland The Marquess of Winchester made Duke of Bolton William Bentinek Esq made Baron of Cyrencester Viscount Woodstock and Earl of Portland Viscount Faulconberg made Earl of Faulconberg Viscount Mordant made Earl of Monmouth Lord Mountague made Viscount Mounthermer and Earl of Mountague Lord Churchill made Earl of Marlborough Henry Sidney Esq made Baron Milton Viscount Sidney of Sheppy in Kent Lord Lumley made Viscount Lumley of Lumley-Castle in Durham Lord Cholmondly made Baron of Cholmondly of Wich Malbanch alias Nantwich in Cheshire Tho. Pilkington Esq Lord Mayor of London Knighted Sir Geo. Hewit made Baron of James-Town and Viscount Goran in Ireland date 11 K. William and Q. Mary crowned at Westminster by the Bishop of London and the day kept with great Ceremony in most of the chief Towns in England date 12 The House of Commons walked on foot from Westminster to White-hall to congratulate their Majesties on their Coronations date 17 Admiral Herbert arrived at Kingsale in Ireland date 18 George Jeffereys Baron of Wemm and late Lord Chancellour of England dved in the Tower of London and was buried in the Tower privately the Sunday night following by an Order his Relations got from K. William The Sieur de Schmittan Envoy extraordinary from the Duke of Brandenburgh had Audience of the King and Queen at Hampton-Court date 19 George Booth Esq Sir Richard Temple Sir John Worden Sir Robert Southwell Sir Robert Clayton Sir Patience Ward made Commissioners of the Customs date 20 The Lords Address to K. William to support the Church of England and to call a Convocation Sir Henry Fane Sir Hen. Ashurst Sir Hum. Edwin Tho. Frankland Esq Fran. Parry Esq John Danvers Esq and John Wilcox Iun. Esq made Commissioners for the Excise date 24 The Earl of Danby made Marquess of Caermarthen K. William passed six Acts of Parliament date 26 An Address of the House of Commons to K William for a War with France and the King's Answer to it The Baron de Schutz Envoy extraordinary from the Dukes of Lunenburgh c. had Audience of their Majesties at Hampton-Court Two Proclamations came out 1. To incourage French Protestants 2. For prohibiting French Goods The Estates of Scotland named the Earl of Argyle Sir James Montgomery and Sir John Dalrimple to go Commissiones for England to offer the Crown of Scotland to K. William and Q. Mary which was done accordingly on the 11th of May in great solemnity in the Banqueting House at Whitehall to which place the Commissioners came by Post. date 27 Arrived at Portsmouth the Wolf from Virginia having on Board the Lord Howard of Effingham Governour of Virginia date 29 K. William put out two Proclamations for prohibiting Seamen to serve foreign Princes c. date May 1. K. William passed at Westminster the Poll Act and two more A Fight betwixt Admiral Herbert and the French at Bantry Bay in the N. W. of Ireland date 2 The Estates of Scotland adjourned to the 21st instant date 4 A Call of Serjeants viz. Sir Hen. Pollexfen Nich. Lechmore Tho. Rookesby Iohn Thurburn Will. Wogan Will. Pawlet Nath. Bond Gyles Eyres Hen. Hatsell Iohn Blencow Peyton Ventris Iohn Powell Roger Bellwood Iohn Tremain Iohn Trenchard and John Turton Esqs The same day the Judges were constituted viz. Sir John Holt Ch. Just. Sir W. Dolben Sir W. Gregory and Gyles Eyres Esq of the King 's Bench Sir Henry â—ollexsen Ch. Just. Sir John Powell Tho Rookeshy and Peyton Ventris Esqs of the Common Pleas Sir Robert Atkinson Ch. Bâ—ron Sir Ed. Nevile Nich. Lechmore and John Turton Esqs of the Exchequer John Trenchard Esq Ch. Just. of Chester Sir Geo. Treby Attorney General John Summers Esq Sollicitor General date 5 The Plate Fleet arrived in the Downs richly laden date 7 A Declaration of War against France came out A Proclamation against a Libell called The History of the Convention offering 100l reward to discover Author or Printer date 9 The Thanksgiving-day was kept in Scotland for their Deliverance from Popery and Slavery date 11 K. William gave his Royal Assent to five Acts at Westminster date 13 A Proclamation for appointing Commissioners for the Poll Act and another to prevent false Musters date 16 K. William came to Portsmouth and on board the Elizabeth Frigot dined with Admiral Herbert where he declared his Royal intention to make Admiral Herbert an Earl and there Knighted Capt. John Ashby and Capt. Clowdes Shovell and the King returned that Evening to Hampton-Court after giving 2600l amongst the wounded c. Seamen A great Sally by the Protestants at Londonderry with success George Lord Meâ—â—ill made sole Secretary of State in Scotland Frederick Count de Schomberg made General of all his Majesty's Forces Master General of the Ordinance and of his Majesty's Privy Council Baron of Tâ—ys Earl of Brantford marquess of Harwich and Duke of Schomberg date 18 About 120 Seamen came Voluntiers from Norwich to serve his Majesty and about 150 more went by Land to Portsmouth on the same account Robert Casor Master of the Advice a Cole Ship beat two French Prizes date 20 Sir Robert Wright late Lord Chief Justice dyed in Newgate date 22 The Assistence Frigot came into Plymouth with the Body of the late Duke of Albemarle date 23 K. William's Declaration with an Order of Council for encouraging Seamen K. William's Proclamation for a Fast to be kept about London on the fifth of June on the 19th all England over date 24 K. William gave his Royal Assent
to 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
brought to London by Sir Hugh Middleton from Ware Moorfields made into Walks LAdy Arabella died in the Tower date Sep. 17. Sir Thomas Overbury poysoned For which E. of Somerset and his Lady arraigned and condemned and Sir Gervis Elvis Lieutenant of the Tower Mrs. Turner and divers others Executed Peace concluded this year between the Spaniard and the Duke of Savoy date Nov. 3. PRince Charles Created Prince of Wales date Dec. 6. Archbishop of Spalato arrived in England date Mar. 4. King James his progress into Scotland date Sep. 5. KIng James returned from Scotland date Jan. 29. Doctor William Butler the famous Physician of Cambridge died Ferdinando the Second Elected Emperor The Destruction of the Spanish Army sent against the Venetians date Oct. 29. SIr Walter Rawleigh beheaded date Nov. 3. Synod of Dort began date 18 Comet seen in Engl. before the Death of Q. Ann. date Dec. 16. A Declaration tolerating Sports on the Sabbath day date Apr. 19. SYnod of Dort ended date Mar. 3. Queen Anne died at Hampton Court P. Charles of Spain Crowned King of Portugal The Bohemians Austrians and Hungarians rebel against the Emperor date Jul. 17. BErnard Calvert of Andover went from Southwark to Callis this day and back again the same Peace with France Palatine of the Rhine styled King of Bohemia The French King's Subjects rebel against him date Jan. 20. A Parliament assembled in which the Lord Chancellor Bacon was outed and sent to the Tower G. Abbot Archbishop of Canterbury casually killed a Keeper in Bramshil Park date Mar. 30. ARchbishop of Spalato commanded to leave the Realm within twenty days English Treat with the Spaniards for the Restitution of the Palatinate date Feb. 17. Prince Charles embarks for Spain date May 7. Arrived there Peace between his Holiness and the King of Spain upon condition of restoring the Valtolin to his Holiness date Sep. 17. PRince left Spain date Octo. 5. Arrived at Portsmouth date 6 Entred London date 26 The fatal Vespers at Black-fryers date Mar. 13. King James enters into a War for the Recovery of the Palatinate This year Pope Gregory being dead Urban the VIII was chosen Pope THe Marriage with Franoe accorded Count Mansfield Shipwracked Amboyna's bloody Cruelty The Siege of Bredah date Mar. 27. KIng James died at Theobalds King Charles Proclaimed date 17 A great Plague at London whereof died 35417. King James removed to Denham House date May 1. A Match concluded between our King and the Daughter of France soon after which the Lady Henrietta Maria sets forth on her Journey towards England from Paris to Amiens date Jun. 8. King Charles calls his first Parliament date 14 King James Intombed at Westminster date 23 K. Charles's Royal Consort lands at Dover date 23 Marriage consummated at Canterbury date 27 Marriage declared at Whitehal King and Queen remove to Hampton-Court Doct. Montague questioned by the Parliament date Jul. 11. Parliament adjourned to Oxford date Aug. 1. Met at Oxford House of Commons in the Divinity-School date 7 Dissolved Michaelmas Term adjourned to Reading because of the Plague date Oct. 8. Cadiz Voyage date Feb. 2. King Charles the First Crowned at Westminster date 6 Parliament meet at Westminster Earl of Arundel committed but soon releas'd A League with Denmark Sweden and the States against Spain Williams Bishop of Lincoln Lord Keeper of the Great Seal displac't date 11. 17. Two Conferences at York-house about Arminian Tenets date Mar. 1. DUke of Buckingham charged with High Treason by the Earl of Bristol date 8 Makes his Defence but was Sequestred the Lords House Sir John Elliot and Sir Dudley Diggs committed to the Tower but soon released date 15 Parliament dissolved Wars Proclaimed by the French against the English Earl of Arundel confined to his House Earl of Bristol sent to the Tower date Aug. 17. King of Denmark routed by Tilly. Sir Francis Bacon Visc. of St. Albans died date Jun. 27. DUke of Buckingham Imbarked for the Isle of Rhee from Portsmouth date Jul. 21. Proclaimed his Manifesto date 23 Landed at the Isle date Aug. St. Martins Fort besieged date Sep. 20. S. Jo. Burroughs slain by a shot date Oct. 19. S. Martins Fort relieved by Marshal Schomberg Duke raised the Siege defeated and many Noble Englishmen slain Rochellers besieged by the Duke of Guise crave Aid of the English date Mar. 17. Parliament Convened at Westminster wherein the Petition of Right was granted by the King date Jul. 29. Parliament adjourned till the Twentieth of October and by Proclamation to January the Twentieth following date May 8. EArl of Denbigh set sail for the Relief of Rochel but failed date 13 Charles-Iames the first Son of King Charles the First born at Greenwich Stoadt an English Garison rendred to the Imperialists date Jun. 24 Doctor Lamb murthered in the Streets of London date 26 The City fined for Dr. Lambs death 6000 l. date 17 A Remonstrance with a Bill of Subsidies presented His Majesty date Jul. 26. Parliament Prorogued till October the Twentieth next Earl of Marlborough removed from his Office of Lord Treasurer Sir Richard Weston preferred Sir Thomas Wentworth Created a Baron Another Fleet designed for Rochel commanded by the Duke of Buckingham date Aug. 23. Duke of Buckingham basely murthered at Portsmouth by John Felton a discontented Officer date Sep. 8. The Fleet sail for Rochel from Portsmouth commanded by the Earl of Lindsey date 25 Duke of Buckingham's Funeral date Oct. 18. The Relief of Rochel attempted but unsuccessful by reason of contrary winds Rochel surrendred and called Borgo Maria. date Oct. 20. Parliament adjourned till January the Twentieth date Nov. 19. John Felton hanged at Tyburn his body carried to Portsmouth and there hanged in Chains for murthering the Duke of Buckingham date Jan. 20. The Parliament adjourned till the second of March following date Mar. 2. Dissolved date 18 Prince Charles-Iames died THe Marquess Huntly and others proclaimed Rebels in Scotland fly into England William Herbert Earl of Pembroke Lord Steward of the Kings houshold dies date Apr. 14. Peace with France concluded date May 20. Proclaimed date July 10. An Uproar in Fleetstreet upon a Rescue of one Billingham sometime a Captain at the Isle of Rhee from an Arrest by certain Templers Sir Robert Anstruther sent Embassador to the Emperour date May 29. THe Kings second Son born at whose Birth a remarkable Star appear'd at Noon-day date Jun. 27. Baptis'd at St. James's by Bishop Laud by the Name of Charles after K. Ch. 2. Dr. Leighton a Scot for a seditious Pamphlet intituled Sions Plea censured to have his Nose slit his Ears cropt and his Forehead branded which soon after was inflicted date Nov. 27. Peace with Spain proclaim'd date Mar. 11. Earl of Essex married to Mrs. Elizabeth Pawlet Prince Charles committed to the Care of the Countess of Dorset date Mar. 5. EArl of Castlehaven arraigned Beheaded on Tower-hill Sir Giles Alington Censured Lady Mary born SIgismund K. of Poland died St. Paul's
fight with fifty Ships against eighty odd Ships of the Enemy date 10 The Generals with the whole Fleet at the Buoy in the Nore and this day died that valiant Sea-man Sir Christopher Mings date 11 Lord Douglass and his Regiment arrived at Rye from France There was launched at Deptfort the Loyal London carrying an hundred Guns built at the charge of the City of London for the service of His Majesty Launched at Blackwall a Ship named the Warspight date 12 The Earl of Ossery sworn of His Majesty's most honourable Privy Council date 16 His Majesty and Royal Highness went to the Buoy in the Nore to view his Fleet. date 21 Henry Coventry Esquire arrived at White-hall from his Ambassy to Sweden date 26 Died at Madrid Sir Rich. Fanshaw Ambassador in that Court from the King of England date 27 The Lord George Flemming the Lord Peter Julius Coyet Ambassadors Extraordinary from the Crown of Sweden made their publick Entry through the City of London date 28 The Dutch Fleet hovering about the North Foreland date Jul. 3. About the Longsands date 4 Her Royal Highness brought to bed of a Son date 7 Gayland utterly routed and defeated by Taffaletta near Tangier date 19 The English Fleet under the Command of Prince Rupert and Duke of Albemarle sailed from the Buoy in the Nore date 25 29. There was obtained by His Majesty's Fleet under the command of Prince Rupert and the Duke of Albemarle a manifest and undoubted victory against the whole Dutch Fleet who were most shamefully chased into their Harbours The Lord Willoughby Governor of the Caribbee Islands for His Majesty was unfortunately lost in a Hurricane near Martineco date Aug. 4. The English Fleet before the Maes in Scheveling date 6 Before the Texel date 7 The memorable action of Sir Robert Holmes in burning and destroying above 150. sail of Dutch Ships in the Fly most of them richly laden As also the Town of Bandaris upon the Island of Schelling containing at least one thousand Houses date 14 A solemn thanksgiving kept in London and Westminster for the late victory and successes against the Dutch to be kept by the rest of the Kingdom the 23. instant date 5 The whole English Fleet arrived at Southwould-Bay from the Coast of Holland date Sep. 1. The Dutch Fleet passed by Dover the English Fleet making all the sail after them in sight date 2 About one of the Clock this Morning a sudden and lamentable Fire broke out in the City of London beginning in a place called Pudding-Lane near New-Fishstreet which burnt down and consumed in the space of four days the greatest part of that City date 7 The Duke of Albemarle arrived at Whitehall from the Fleet leaving his Highness Prince Rupert the sole command of the Fleet in his absence date 8 The Dutch Fleet weighed from Bulloign-Road and stood for their own Coast. date 12 Prince Pupert in St. Hellens Road. His Majesty set forth his Declaration shewing his Princely care and Royal intention for the speedy Restauration of the City of London date 18 The Parliament met according to their Prorogation His Majesty's Fleet under Prince Rupert sailed by Dover-Road Three or four French Men of War separated from the rest of their Fleet fell amongst some of our Fleet of which we took one Ship of fifty four brass Guns and Captain De Roche Prisoner The Earl of Ossery being called by His Majesty's Writ to the House of Peers this day took his place date Oct. 5. His Highness Prince Rupert arrived at Whitehall having left his Majesty's Fleet at the Buoy in the Nore date 10 This day was kept very solemnly a day of Fasting and Humiliation in consideration of the late dreadful Fire in the City of London date 12 The Parliament voted another Supply to His Majesty of Eighteen hundred thousand pounds sterling date 19 War declared against the King of Denmark date Nov. 8. The Vice-Admiral of Denmark a Ship of Fifty two Guns was taken by some of His Majesty's Frigats on the Coast of Scotland date 9 A violent fire hapned in His Majesty's Horse Guard-House in the Tiltyard but soon happily quenched date 20 This day was observed in the Cities of London and Westminster a day of Thanksgiving to God for asswaging the late Contagion and Plague in the said Cities date 27 Several Rebellious People in Scotland being got together to the number of fifteen hundred having committed several hostilities and rebellious pranks against His Majesty's good Subjects were this day discomfitted and totally routed by His Majesty's Forces in that Kingdom date 28 Sir Thomas Clifford made Comptroller of His Majesty's Houshold and admitted of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council Decemb. 5. date Dec. 3. James Duke of Cambridge eldest Son of his Royal Highness installed into the Order of the Garter date 7 Ten of the late Rebels in Scotland executed at Edenbourgh date 12 Robert Earl of Lindsey Lord High-Chamberlain of England sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy-Council Captain Robinson with the Squadron under his command took and destroyed three Dutch men of War near the Texel date Feb. 5. The St. Patrick taken by the Dutch off of Portsmouth deserted by her own Fireship date 8 This day His Majesty went to the House of Peers and was Graciously pleased to pass among others 1. An Act for the Rebuilding of London 2. An Act for erecting a Court of Judicature for determining of differences arising touching Houses burnt and demolished by reason of the late Fire in London After which the Parliament was Prorogued to October the tenth next date 13 The Earl of Bridgewater sworn of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy-Council date Mar. 7. Captain Seely Captain of the Fireship that deserted the Patrick was this day shot to death aboard his own Vessel date 8 A Proclamation issued for the apprehension of the Duke of Buckingham date 16 Captain Utbert arrived from the Streights with the Squadron under his command and seven Prizes at Plimouth date 25 DIed the Earl of Cleveland Captain of His Majesty's Band of Pensioners his charge conferred on the Lord Bellasis date 30 Was launched in the Forest of Dean a stout Frigat named the St. David of Sixty Guns date Apr. 17. The Commissioners impowered by a command under the Great Seal of England according to His Majesty's promise to both Houses of Parliament for taking the account of the several sums of Moneys assigned to His Majesty during the present important Wars sate this day the first time date 26 The Ambassadors Extraordinary from Sweden this day took their parting leave of His Majesty date 29 The Lord Hollis and Henry Coventry Esquire Ambassadors Extraordinary designed by His Majesty for the Treaty at Breda set forward on their Ambassy date 30 Several Squadrons of Dutch Ships attempted Burnt Island in Scotland but beaten off with loss date May 16. This Evening died at his House in new Southampton Buildings Thomas Earl of Southampton Lord High-Treasurer
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
Holloway Sworn one of the Judges of the King's-Bench in the room of Judge Raymond deceased date Octob. 4. Sir William Pritchard Lord Mayor and Peter Daniel and William Dashwood Esquires Sworn before His Majesty in Privy Council to be Lord Mayor and Scheriffs for London and then received their Commissions under the Great Seal from His Majesty to be held during his Pleasure Thomas Jenner of the Inner-Temple Esquire made Recorder of London and Knighted date 9 His Majesty went to New-Market next day his Royal Highness and the Prince went thither date 22 Sir Tho. Walcot Sworn one of the Judges of the King's-Bench date 30 The Dutchess of Graston brought to Bed of a Son at Arlington-House and Christened by the Name of Charles date Nov. 7. Algernon Sidney Esq was Arraigned at the King's-Bench Bar for High-Treason on the 21. was brought to his Tryal and found Guilty the 26th received Sentence of Death and on Dec. 7. Beheaded on Tower-Hill His Majesty on the Dutch Ambassador's Complaint of being abused by Squibbs in the Streets ordered that no Bonfires Squibbs or Fire-works should be made in the Streets of London c. date 8 The Artillery Feast was at Merchant-Taylors-Hall where his Royal Highness and the Prince of Denmark honoured them with their Company date 12 The News came that on the 19th of October last the Lord Dartmouth had declared at Tangier That it was His Majesty's Pleasure to demolish that place and to bring away all the Inhabitants c. date 20 Mr. Johnson was Tryed at Guild-Hall and found Guilty of Writing of a Seditious Book called Julian the Apostate date 23 Andrew Makdougal Esquire received the Honour of Knighthood date 25 His Majesty declared to the Privy Council That the Duke of Monmouth had surrendred himself to Secretary Jenkins The Lord Howard of Effingham went to his Government of Virginia date 28 Mr. Hambden Mr. Booth Lord Brandon Mr. Trenchard Mr. Wildman Mr. Charleton Prisoners in the Tower were Bailed at the King's-Bench Bar And Jan. 23. Mr. Mildmay Mr. Barbar and Mr. Bateman appeared at the King's-Bench Bar and their Recognizances were continued and Mr. Hambden had notice of his Tryal to be Feb. 1. And Feb. 12. they were all discharged date 29 The Dauphiness of France was brought to Bed of a Son whose Title is the Duke d'Anjâ—u date Jan. 1. A Chapter of the Noble Order of the Garter was held at White-hall in the Presence of the Sovereign where Prince George of Denmark was Elected and invested with the George and Garrer And on the 10th the Dukes of Somerset and Northumberland were Elected and invested Knights of the Garter at White-hall also and on April 8. 1684. all three Installed at Windsor date 18 Charles Earl of Burford created Duke of St. Alban's date 19 The New Charter came to Wells in Somersetshire date 23 At the Chancery Court in Westminster-Hall were Sworn Serjeants at Law Sir Tho. Jenner Jo. Windham Edwin Wyatt Edw. Burch Henry Bedingfield Esquires Sir Edw. Nevile Sir Paul Barret Knights Anthony Farrington Iohn Ieffrison Edward Lutwiche Richard Heath Henry Selby Iohn Millington Tho. Powel Owen Wynne Esquires and Sir Geo. Pudsey on the 31. they walked to Westminster in the usual form date 28 Mr. Braddon and Mr. Speake who were Imprisoned for spreading a false and scandalous Report that the Earl of Essex was murdered by some Persons about him and for endeavouring to Suborn Witnesses to testifie the same had notice their Tryal would be the first Thursday in the next Month. On Feb. the 8. they had their Tryals and were Cast. On the 21. of April Braddon was Fined 2000 l. and Speake 1000 l. George Cawdron late Steward to the Earl of Clare and Samuel Packer Servant to Rich. Goodenoâ—gh brought to their Tryals Cawdron May 12. was Fined 100 l. and to stand in the Pillory Packer was Fined the same day 20 Marks and to stand three times in the Pillory This Month was so hard a Frost that the River of Thames was so frozen that many Hundred of Booths were built thereon Coaches in Term time went to and from the Temple to Westminster and foot Passengers as thick as in any Street in London There were Shops of most sorts of Trades There were also several Diversions as Bull-baiting Ninepin-Playing c. and a whole Oxe roasted on the Ice against White-hall date Feb. 4. The Earl of Danby brought to Westminster but was returned again to the Tower brought up the 12. and then Bailed His Majesty constituted Arthur Herbert Esq Rear-Admiral of England date 5 Thomas Archer Esq of Warwickshire submitted himself to His Majesty and Council date 6 John Hambden Esq Tryed for High-Misdemeanor and found Guilty of the same and the 12. Fined 40000 l. to the King date 12 The Earl of Powys the Lord Arundel of Warder the Lord Bellasis the Earl of Tyrone c. were Bailed date 14 Sir Sam. Barnardiston Try'd at the Guild-hall for Writing 4 Seditious Letters against the Government and was found Guilty and on the 17. was Fined 10000 l. Langley Curtis Tryed at Guild-hall for Publishing a Pamplet called The Night-Walker of Bloomsbury and was Fined Apr. 21. and stood in the Pillory date 27 The Count Anthoine Nigreli Envoy Extraordinary from the D. of Modena had his Audience at White-hall date Mar. 1. His Majesty went from White-hall to New-Market Henry Proger Esquire Serjeant-Porter was Knighted date 19 A Proclamation about Navigation The 26. A further Order of Council about the same date April 3. THe Lord Dartmouth came with His Majesty's Ships to an Anchor at St. Helens Road and the 8th came into the Downs date 5 The Court removed from White-hall to Windsor date 7 A Fire broke out in the Castle in Dublin which lasted three hours very violent and burnt a great part of the Castle date 13 William Bowes of the County of Durham Esq was Knighted date 14 Sir Leoline Ienkins resigned his Place of Principal Secretary of State and the King gave his Place to Sydney Godolphin Esq and on the 17. he was Sworn date 16 William Wright Alderman of Oxford was committed to the King's-Bench Prison for Publishing Scandalous Libels And on the 19. was Bailed date 21 James Holloway was Sentenced at the King's-Bench Bar for High-Treason to be Executed at Tyburn And on the 30th instant he was accordingly Hanged and Quartered date May. 2. A Tryal at the King's-Bench against some Gentlemen and Aldermen of Nottingham for a Riot there and they were found Guilty date 3 John-Dutton Colt Esq Tryed at the King's-Bench in an Action of Scand Magnat aâ—aiâ—st â—is Royal Highness the Duke of York 〈…〉 100000 l. date 〈…〉 the Commission for 〈…〉 it to his Royal Highness date 14 An Order of 〈…〉 Hicks-Hail against 〈…〉 date June 11. Francis Smith 〈…〉 Elephant Smith was Tryed â—â— Guild-hall for Publishing a Pamphlet called The Raree Show and found Guilty And on the 18. Fined 500 l. and to stand three times in the Pillory