hold of the Lords of that Nation The Doctor took his Text in the 26th Chap. of Isaiah v. 19. which he applied to the present estate of the Affairs of England and made so learned and pathetick Discourse that there was not any one there who admired not the Doctors Elegancy and Learning and were not touched and edified therewith After the Liturgy and Sermon were ended there presented themselves many persons sick of the Evil The King toucheth for the Evil. which the King was to touch after many others he had touched on the 18th and 19th of the same Moneth in private Now forasmuch as this Ceremony is done with Circumstances very remarkable and different from those which accompany it in France and because this Glory is wholly incommunicable save to that King alone and because the Discourse of it may be of some use as it will much satisfie Curiosity it will not be from the purpose to speak here of all the Particulars thereof since it will also be an essential part of this Relation which should omit nothing materially honourable to the King during his stay at the Hague or his Person and Reign hitherto Before we engage in the recital for the Honour of this Crown it will be necessary to premise thus much that they are deceived which give out or believe that that which the Kings of Engl. do on this occasion is but because of that pretension which they have to the Crown of France by vertue of that Title which they take or from the Arms of France wherewith they charge their Escutcheon that they attribute to themselves a Grace and Gift which is given to the Eldest Son of the Church For it is most certain that the King of Great Britain hath this right and advantage not as King of France though he takes the quality thereof in his Titles but as King of England and because the Kings his Predecessours have used it efficaciously since the Reign of Edward the Confessour that is to say 600 years ago and long before the King of England had declared their pretensions as they did when Philip of Valoiâ— came to the Crown The manner of this Ceremony is as followeth Those that feel themselves afflicted with the Disease commonly called the Kings Evil because the King cureth it are obliged to address themselves to his Majesties chief Chyrurgion who searcheth them and if he judgeth that it is the Disease he appoints them a day and hour when they shall come to be touched The Ceremony as in France it is done after the King hath communicated in the Morning so was it done here in the aforesaid Chappel after Sermon though the King at home useth other places as the Banquetting House at Whitehal There was here a great Chair placed for the King in a place somwhat distant from the people Assoon as the King was sate one of the Clerks of the Closet stood at the right side of his Chair holding on his Arm or in his right hand as many Gold Angels every one tied in a Ribbond of white Silk as there were sick to be touched which were in number fourty eight But because Angels of Gold which are so called because they have the Figure of an Angel on them were very rare he used on this present occasion the ten Shilling pieces which were near of the same value Here and in this occasion Dr. Brown the Chaplain of the Princess of Aurange performed the place of the Kings Chaplain as he did all along before at Bitda The Chaplain then read the 16th Chap. of St. Mark from the 14th verse to the end and then the Chyrurgion presented the sick after three reverences on their Knees before the King who whilst the Chaplain said these words in that Gospel They shall lay their hands upon the sick and they shall be healed he laid his hand on the two cheeks of the sick saying afterwards I touch theâ— but God bral thee The Surgeon ariseth not till all were touched This being done the Chaplain begun another Gospel whilst these words were pronounced out of the first of St. John Thâ— was the true Light which lighteth every man that cometh into the world his Majesty took the Pieces of Gold and put them on the Diseaseds Necks the Chaplain repeating the words as many times as there were persons touched concluding with a Prayer that God would bless the Ceremony The Earls of Middlesex and St. Albans afterwards holding the Bason Ewer and Towel whilst the King washed The rest of that Sunday after the Ceremony of Healing was over was privately passed at Dinner by the King with the Princesse Royal and a visit at evening to the Queen of Bohemia Feast of the Estates of Holland COme we next to describe that magnificet entertainment which that night the Estates of Holland had invited his Majesty to at Prince Maurice his House The Hall whose Dore is one of the fairest and most costly in all Europe because it is double exceeding large and made of a rare Indian Wood was furnished but with the ordinary hangings of Crimson Damask and had no other adornments but that here and there there were some fair pictures the ends of the Chimneys and the void place above the Crosse-Bar-Windows were adorned with garlands wreathes and figures of Trees laden with Oranges and mingled with all sorts of Flowers which formed not onely a very regular compartment but wonderfully refreshed also the Chamber and charmed no lesse the smell by their perfume then they pleased the sight through the diversity of their Colours From the Center of the Roundel above glazed about descended low a royal Crown very gallantly made in the midst of four Lustres or Christall Candlesticks which with many other Candlesticks Arms of Silver and the like gave a most glorious light It is difficult to describe the manner of ordering and placing the Tables both for the terms sake and the intricacy of the design in this Treatment where convenience was made for the Lords to set and Sup All was enclosed within a balustrade that hindered strangers from intermedling into the presence The King first took his place under a Cloath of Estate of the same Crimson Damask between the Queen of Bohemia on his right hand and the Princesse of Aurange on the left and his Brothers and the Prince of Aurange setting as they used before The Kings Table from whence he could see all the Deputies whose Table came from the midest of the Kings where they were seated according to the ranks which the Nobles and Towns hold in their Assemblies was served with six dishes in oval Form and with two more laid a crosse the other all loaden like Pyramids the Services being changed five times There was on the Estates Table Twenty eight great dishes and many Plate Trenchers but they changed them no more then four times to put a difference between their Table and his Majesty All along before This entertainment they served
Mohun Lord Mohun William Botiller Lord Botiller Percy Herbert Lord Powis Edw. Herbert Lord Herbert of Cherbury Francis Seamour Lord Seamour Thomas Bruce Lord Bruce Francis Newport Lord Newport Thomas Leigh Lord Leigh of Stone-Leigh Christopher Hatton Lord Hatton Henry Hastings Lord Loughborough Richard Byron Lord Byron Richard Vaughan Lord Vaughan Charles Smith Lord Carington William Widderington Lord Widderington Humble Ward Lord Ward Thomas Lord Culpepper Isaac Astley Lord Astley Richard Boyle Lord Clifford Iohn Lucas Lord Lucas John Bellasis Lord Bellasis Lewis Watson Lord Rockingham Charles Gerrard Lord Gerrard of Brandon Robert Lord Sutton of Lexington Charles Kirkhoven Lord Wooton Marmaduke Langdale Lord Langdale William Crofts Lord Crofts Iohn Berkley Lord Berkley Denzill Hollis Lord Hollis of Ifeild Frederick Lord Cornwallis George Booth Lord de la Mere. Horatio Townsend Lord Townsend Anthony Ashley Cooper Lord Ashley Iohn Crew Lord Crew By the inadvertency of the Press we must be beholding to a Schâ—lastical Distinction and place these Reverend Fathers and Prelates according to the order of time not of dignity as they they should have preceded the Barons the time most duly to be computed from the Restitution when the Church rose again to its pristine splendor by an Act of Parliament restoring this Sacred Function to all their Honors and in them the Kingdoms making a main part of these magnificences A DOctor Will. Juxon Lord Archbishop of Canterbury his Grace Primate and Metropolitan of all England was consecrated Bishop of London 1633. translated from London to Canterbury 1660. A. Dr. Accepted Frewen Lord Archbishop of York and Metropolitan of England was consecrated Bishop of Coventry and Litchfield 1644. translated from thence to York 1660. Y. Dr. Gilbert Shelden Lord Bishop of London was consecrated October 28. 1660. Dr. John Ceuzens Lord Bishop of Durham was consecrated December 2. 1660. Y. A. Dr. Brian Duppa Lord Bishop of Winchester This See is now possessed by Dr. Morley translated hither from the See of Worcester Prelate of the Garter and Bishop Lord Almoner he was consecrated Bishop of Chichester 1638. from thence translated to Sarum 1640. and from thence to Winchester 1660. and deceased 1662. A. Dr. William Peirs Lord Bishop of Bathe and Wells consecrated 1632. A. Dr. Matthew Wren Lord Bishop of Ely was consecrated Bishop of Hereford 1634. thence translated to Norwich 1635. from thence to Ely 1638. A. Dr. Robert Skinner Lord Bishop of Oxon consecrated Bishop of Bristol 1636. thence translated to Oxon 1640. A. Dr. Wâ—ll Roberts Lord Bishop of Bangor and Sub-Almoner was consecrated 1637. A. Dr. John Warner Lord Bishop of Rochester was consecrated 1637. A. Dr. Henry King Lord Bishop of Chichester was consecrated 1641. Dr. Humphry Henchman Lord Bishop of Salisbury was consecrated October 28. 1660. Dr. George Morley Lord Bishop of Worcester was consecrated October 28. 1660. Dr. Robert Sanderson Lord Bishop of Lincoln was consecrated October 28. 1660. Dr. George Griffith Lord Bishop of St. Asaph was consecrated October 28. 1660. Dr. William Lucy Lord Bishop of St. Davids was consecrated December 2. 1660. Dr. Benjamin Laney Lord Bishop of Peterborough was consecrated December 2. 1660. Dr. Hugh Lloyd Lord Bishop of Landaff was consecrated December 2. 1660. Dr. Richard Stern Lord Bishop of Carlisle was consecrated December 2. 1660 Y. Dr. Brian Walton Lord Bishop of Chester was consecrated December 2. 1660. Y. This See was possest by Dr. Fernâ— who dying also Dr. George Hall is now Lord Bishop thereof Dr. John Gauden who dying Dr. Sithe Ward is now Lord Bishop thereof Lord Bishop of Exeter was consecrated Decemb. 21 1660. Dr. Gilbert Irenside Lord Bishop of Bristol was consecrated January 13. 1660. Dr. Edward Reynolds Lord Bishop of Norwich was consecrated Jan. 13. 1660. Dr. William Nicholson Lord Bishop of Glocester was consecrated Jan. 13. 1660. Dr. Nicholas Monck Lord Bishop of Hereford was consecrated Jan. 13. 1660. who dying Dr. Herbert Crofts was consecrated in this place Dr. John Hacket Lord Bishop of Coventry and Litchfield A. Notes the Antient Bishops Y. the Diocesses in the Province of York all the rest are in the Province of Canterbury The Names of the Judges EDward Earl of Clarendon Lord High Chancellor of England Sir Robert Foster Knight Chief Justice of the Kings Bench. Sir Harbottle Grimston Baronet Mr. of the Rolls Sir Orlando Bridgman Knight and Baronet Chief Justice of the Common Pleas. Matt. Hale Chief Baron of the Exchequer Justices of the Kings Bench Sir Tho. Mallet Knight Sir Tho. Twisden Knight Sir Wadham Windham Kt. Justices of the Common-Pleas Sir Robert Hide Knight Sir Thomas Terril Knight Sir Samuel Brown Knight Barons of the Exchequer Sir Edward Atkins Kt. Sir Christopher Turner Kt. Sir Jeffrey Palmer Kt. Attorny General the Kings Serjeants at Law Sir John Glynne Kt. Sir William Wilde Kt. The two Principal Secretaries of State persons eminent for their faithful and industrious loyalty are Sir Edward Nicholas of the same place to His late Majesty and Sir William Morrice the onely Confident the Renowned General the Duke of Albemaâ—le used in those blessed Counsels towards the Restitution of the King and Kingdom THE Names of the BARONETS made by Letters Patents since His Majesties most happy Restauration Anno 1660. Anno Duodecimo Caroli Regis Secundi With the times of their several Creations SIr Orlando Bridgeman Knight was created Baronet the seventh day of June in the Twelfth year of the Reign of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King Charles the Second in the year of our Lord 1660. Sir Jeffery Palmer Knight was created Baronet the seventh of June Anno predict Sir Henâ—age Finch of Raveaston alias Rauston in the County of Bucks Knight was created Baronet the seventh of June Anno predict Sir John Langham of Cottesbrook in the County of Northampton Knight created Baronet the seventh day of June Anno predict Sir Robert Abdy of Albins in the County of Essex Knight created Baronet the ninth of June Vâ—supra Thomas Draper of Suminghill-Park in the County of Berks Esquire was created Baronet the ninth of June Anno pred Humphry Winch of Hamnes in the County of Bedford Esquire created Baronet the 9 of June Anno pred Jonathan Rease Esquire created Baronet the ninth of June Anno pred Henry Wright of Dagenham in the County of Essex Esquire created Baronet the 9 of June Anno pred Hugh Spâ—ke of Haselbury in the County of Wilts Esquire created Baronet the 12th of June Anno pred Nicholas Gould of the City of London Esquire created Baronet the 13th of June Anno predict Sir Thomas Adams of the City of London Knight created Baronet the 13th of June Anno predict Richard Atkins of Clapham in the County of Surrey Esquire created Baronet the 13th of June Anno predict Thomas Allen of the City of London Esquire created Baronet the 14th of June Anno predict Henry North of Mildnal in the County of Suffolk Esquire was created Baronet the fifteenth of June Anno
and Felicity which redounded thence to his Majesty but also because of the advantage which the King and Kingdom of Denmark would draw from thence which had not been afflicted and unjustly oppressed so long if that of England had been in a condition to hinder it That the King their Master would not fail to witness himself by a solemn Ambassage the joy which he received from so surprizing and so extraordinary a revolution assoon as he was advertised thereof and that they hoped in this happy Conjuncture that his Majesty would continue to live with the King their Master in the Amity Allyance and firm Confidence in which their Majesties have alwaies lived and which for some years was not interrupted but to the irreparable Prejudice of both And so that his Majesty would oppose himself generously to the violence which is done their King and succour him against the unjust invasion wherewith his Kingdom was afflicted Besides they thanked his Majesty for the honour he had done them in admitting them into his Royal Presence and for the Particular Grace which they received from thence in their persons The King thanked the Ambassadours for the Affection they had expressed to him and said that he knew very well that not only from long Antiquity there was a most streight Alliance between the Kings of England and Denmark but also that the Deceased King his Father had such great Obligations to the Deceased King of Denmaâ—k his good Cozen and to the present King himself that one of his chief cares after his Entry into his Kingdoms should be to renew that Friendship betwixt the two Crowns protesting his clear Affection to that King and his interest being touched with those Injuries that had been done him The same day also he Complemented by the Spanish Ambassadour was complemented by Don Estevan de Gamarra a Count and Councellor in the King of Spains Councils of Estate and War and Ordinary Ambassadour at the Hague but without Ceremony or demanding of Audience only he was admitted as a private Person uncovered because of the Zeal he particularly alwaies manifested to the Kings Service in many private and publick affairs being a very near Acquaintance of his Majesty's The reason why he was not admitted as an Ambassadour was because of the open Wars betwixt Spain and England at that time though no Acts of Hostility passed and the King considered mâ—tters in statu quo But the Portugal Ambassadour there the Count of Miranda could not be admitted to Audience unless he had had Letters of Credence from his Master to the King and that because the Spanish Ambassadour had it not in the quality of a publick Minister from whose Soveraign he had received all kinds of Civilities but as Sir Edward Nichâ—las who was sent from the King on this Errand told the Ambassadour that the King would be ready when he should be returned into his Kingdom to receive the Ministers of Portugal as oft as with Credential Letters they should be sent to him As was said before the King had received notice that General Montague was arrived with part of the Fleet in sight of Scheveling on the 14. of May having Orders from the Parliament to sayl thither and to await his Majesties Commands which was signified to the King by an Express from the General The Fleet at first coming thither consisted of about 18 great ships which before the King embarked were numbred to 38. being the Frigots that carried over the Commissioners of Parliament and the City of London whither we must a little return The Parliament having Voted that the Government of the Kingdom by the Fundamental Lawes thereof was vested in the King and his Parliament after they had with all Expressions of Duty testified their Joy of this happy Revolution ordered several Commissioners to be chosen by Glasses out of each House to go for the greater solemnity and Lustre of his Majesties Court to attend on him in Holland with the desires of the Parliament for his speedy return to the exercise of his Royal Authority The Lords that were chosen of the House of Peers were six the Names of them as followeth For the House of Lords Earl of Oxford Earl of Warwick was sick of the Gowtâ—and went non Earl of Middlesex Lord Visc Hereford Lord Barkley Lord Brook For the House of Commons Lord Fairfax Lord Bruce Lord Faulkland Lord Castleton Lord Herbert Lord Mandevil Sir Horatio Townsend Sir Aâ—th Ashley Cooper Sir George Booth Denzil Hollis Esq Sir John Halland Sir Henry Châ—lmley These were the prime and the most Honourable Members of that House and therfore pickt out for this extraordinary Honour of waiting on the King Not were the Citizens of London less curious in their choyce and Election of Commissioners having obtained leave of the Parliament to the same purpose and were all men of Estates and Reputation and of conspicuous Loyalty having manifested it in the late Danger of the City they were taken and composed partly out of the Magistracy partly from the principal Citizens and partly out of the Militia they were more numerous than both the other and very splendid and gallant in their Retinue being 20 in number whose Names are as follows Sir James Bunce Baron Alderman Langham Alderman Reynardson Alderman Browne Sir Nicholas Crisp Alderman Tomson Alderman Frederick Alderman Adams Recorder Wilde Alderman Robinson Alderman Bateman Alderman Wate Theophilus Bidulph Richard Ford. Will. Vincent Tho. Bludworth Will. Bateman J. Lewis Esq M. Chamberlain Col. Bromfield The Lords likewise were attended with a great number of Gentlemen and store of Servants 〈◊〉 in very rich and costly Liveries They arrived the said 14th day of May but came not on shore till the 15th but because they were not of the Kings Train and had no Letters of Credence to the State they were not treated at their Charge only out of civil respect to the Lords they had Lodgings provided for them by Billet They came to the Hague in Coaches sent by the States that Evening but they did not reverence to the King till the next day being the 16th The Estates of the Province of Holland had audience the day before in a very magnificent and solemn way and were dismissed from it with great and ample demonstrations of the Kings affection the like did the Deputies of Amsterdam in behalf of that Town and were complemented in like manner by him His Majesty vouchsafing if his Affairs would permit to accept of their Inâ—itation thither but Time and his Affairs required a dispensation from that Civility He admitted also their Request concerning the Barge or Brigandine which they tendred to him and gave them thanks for their great respects to his Person which he promised to keep in inviolable remembrance But that the King might not be troubled with multitudes of Visits every Corporation or Body of subordinate Courts purposing to demand Audience of him they forbid them by Proclamation informing them that the States of
by Sir Edward Walker principal King at Arms which being by the Lord Chamberlain delivered to the King and from him to Secretary Nicholas were by him read and then given by his Majestie to the respective Nobles who after they were vested with their Robes had their several Caps and Coronets placed upon their heads by his Majesties own hands as he sate in a Chair of State These likewise were ordered to attend the King at his Coronation which commenced its glories Monday the 22d of April aforesaid it having rained for a month together before it pleased God that not one drop fell on this Triumph which appeared in its full lusture and grandeur but as soon as the Solemnity was past and the King and his Train at dinner in Westminster-Hall it fell a thundering lightning and raining with the greatest force vehemence and noise that was ever heard or seen at that time of the year The Streets were gravelled all the way and filled with a multitude of Spectators out of the Country and some forreigners who acknowledged themselves never to have seen among all the great magnificences of the world any to come near or aequal this even the vaunting French confessing their pomps of the late Marriage with the Infanta of Spain at their Majesties entrance into Paris to be inferior in its State gallantry and riches unto this most Illustrious Cavalcade The manner of the Kings Passage was thus The Heralds having called over and placed the Nobility and Gentry who attended the Solemnity in the Tower they went from thence immediately about ten in the morning and joining with the others which were placed without proceeded in this manner THE King having lodged monday-night the 22 at White-Hall on Tuesday morning April 23 St. Georges day his Majesty went from Whitehall by water to be Crowned at Westminster As soon as his Majesty was landed and was ready to set forward to the Abby the Dean and Prebends of VVestminster brought all the Regalia to his Majesty who delivered them to severall great personage to bear before him and when he came to the West dore of the Abby the Dean and Prebends met his Majesty and received him with an Anthem all along up the body of the Church and Choir All the Peers with their Coronets in their hands came up along with his Majesty till his Majesty was placed in a chair of State not in his Throne then the Lord-Bishop of London for the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury went to every of the four-sides of the Throne and at every of them spoke to the the people in these words Here I present unto you King Charles the rightfull inheritor of the Crown of this Realm Wherefore all you that are come this day do your Homage service and bownden duty be ye willing to do the same Whereupon all the Peers in their Parliament Robes and people gave a shout testifying their willingness This while the King standing from his chair turned himself to every of the four sides of the Throne and at every of them spake to the people who again with loud acclamations signified their willingness all in one voice After which the choire sung an Anthem in the interim whereof his Majesty Supported by 2 Bishops of Durham and Bath and Wells and attended by the Dean of Westminster went to the steps before the Communion Table where upon Carpetts and Cushions the King offered a Pall and a peice of Gold After his Majesty had offered he went on the right hand and kneeled down during a a short Collect or prayer and then Sermon began which was preached by the Lord-Bishop of VVorcester Sermon being ended the Lord Bishop of London went to the King for the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury and asked if he were pleased to take the Oath usually taken by his predecessors to which his Majesty shewed himself most willing Then his Majesty rose out of his chair and by those two that before assisted him was led up to the Communion Table where he made a Solemn Oath to observe those things he had before promised After this Oath the King returned to his chair and kneeled at his foot-stool while the Hymne of the holy Ghost was singing which ended the Letany was sung by two Bishops After which the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury began and said Lift up your Hearts c. Then his Majesty arose from his devotion and disrobing himself of his upper-garment his under garment being so made as the places to be annointed might be opened by undoing certain loops which the Archbishop undid his Majesty setting in a chair the Archbishop first annointed the palms of both his hands the choire singing an Anthem after which and certain prayers the Lord Archbishop proceded and annointed his breast between the shoulders on both the shoulders the bending of his Arms and the Crown of his head whereupon the Dean of VVestminster closed the Loops and the Lord Arch-Bishop said several Prayers which ended the Coyf was put on his Majesties head and the Câ—lobium â—ndouis or Dalmatica then the super-tunica of cloth of Gold with the Tissue buskins and Sandals of the same then the Spurs were put on by the Peer that carried them then the Arch-Bishop took the Kings sword and laid it on the Communion Table and after Prayer restored it to the King which was Girt upon him by the Lord great Chamberlain then the Armil was put on next the Mautle or open Pall after which the Lord Arch-Bishop took the Crown into his hands and laid it on the Communion Table prayed and then set it on the Kings head whereupon all the Peers put on their Coronets and caps the choire singing an Anthem next the Archbishop took the Kings ring prayed again and put it on the fourth finger of the Kings hand after which his Majesty took of his sword and offered it up which one of the chief peers then present redeemed drew it out and carried it naked before the King Then the Arch-Bishop took the Scepter with the Cross and delivered it into his Majesties right hand the Rod with the Dove into the left and the King kneeling blessed him which done the King ascended his Throne Royal the Lords Spiritual and Temporal attending him where after Te Deum the King was again enthroned and then all the Peers did their Homage The Archbishop first who then kissed the Kings left cheek and after him the other Bishops After the Homage the Peers altogether stood round about the King and every one in their order toucht the Crown upon his head promising their readiness to support it with their power The Coronation being ended the Communion followed which his Majesty having received and offered returned to his Throne till the Communion ended and then went into St. Edwards Chappel there took off his Crown and delivered it to the Lord Bishop of London who laid it upon the Communion Table which done the King withdrew into the traverse where the Lord Great Chamberlain of
England disrobed the King of St. Edwards Robes and delivered them to the Dean of Westminster Then his Majesty was newly arrayed with his Robes prepared for that day and came to the Comunion Table in St Edwards Chappel where the Lord Bishop of London for the Arch-Bishop set the Crown imperial provided for the King to wear that day upon his head Then his Majesty took the Scepter and the Rod and the Train set in order before him went up to the Throne and so through the Choyre and body of the Church out at the West-door to the Pallace of Westminster where his Majesty dined in great State and Magnificence A Table being placed at the upper end of the Hall I shall now relate the manner though pre-posterously of the proceeding of this Triumph from the Tower First went the Horse-guard of his Highness the Duke of York the Messengers of his Majestyes Chamber the Esquires of the Knights of the Bath 136 in number the Knight Harbenger the Serjeant Porter the Sewers of the Chamber the Quarter waiters of the six Clerks of the Chancery the Clerks of the Signet The Clerks of the Privy-Seal the Clerks of the Council the Clerks of both Houses of Parliament The Clerks of the Crown the Chaplains in ordinary having dignities ten in number the Kings Advocate and remembrancer the Kings learned Counsell at Law The Master of the Chancery the Kings puisne Serjeants The Kings Attorney and Solicitors The Kings eldest Serjeants the Secttarys of the French and Latine Toungs the Gentlemen Ushers daily waiters The Servers Carvers and Cup-bearers in ordinary the Esquires of the Body The Masters of standing offices being no Councellors viz. of the Tents Revels Ceremonies Armory Wardrope Ordinance Master of the Requests Chamberlyn of the Exchequer Barons of the Exchequer and Judges of the Law according to their dignity the Lord chief Baron the Lord chief Justice of the Common Pleas Master of the Rolls the Lord chief Justice of England Trumpets The Gentlemen of the privy chamber the Knights of the Bath 68 in number the Knight Marshall the Treasurer of the Chamber the Master of the Jewell House Knights of the Privy Council Comptroller of his Majesties Houshold Treasurer of his Majesties Houshold Two Trumpets and Serjeants Trumpets Two Pursivants at Arms. Barons eldest Sons Earls youngest Sons Vicounts eldest Sons Barons Marquesses younger Sons Earls eldest Sons Two Pursivants at Arms. Viscounts Dukes younger Sons Marquesses eldest Sons Two Heraulds Earls Earl Marshal and Lord Chamberlyn of the Houshold Dukes eldest Sons Serjeants at Arms on both sides the Nobility Clarencieux and Norroy Lord Treasurer Lord Chancellor Lord High Steward Duke of Ormond two persons representing the Duke of Normandy and Aquittain Gentleman Vsher Garter Lord Mayor Sir Rich. Brown The Duke of York alone The Lord High Constable of England Earl of Northumberland Lord Great Chamberlyn of England Earl of Lindsey The Sword born by the Duke of Richmond The King Equerries and Footmen next about his Majesty Gentlemen and Pensioners without them the Master of the Horse Duke of Albemarl leading a spare Horse the Vice Chamberlyn to the King Captain of the Pensioners Captain of the Guard the Guard the Kings Life-guard commanded by my Lord Gerrard the Generals Life-guard by Sir Phillip Howard a troop of Voluntier Horse and a company of Foot by Sir John Robinson The way from the Tower to Algate was guarded by the Hamblets from thence to Temple-Barr by the Trained-Bands of London on one side and lined with the Liveries on the other side with the Banners of each company The Windows were all along laid with the best Carpets and Tapestry Bands of Musick in several places and the Conduits running with Wine At the Arches the King was entertained with several Speeches and Songs and at Cheapside near the third Arch where the Temple of Concord stood Sir William Wyld Recorder of London with the Aldermen who in the name of the City did most cordially congratulate his Majesties access thither on that day upon that solemn occasion in a pithy Speech and as a signal of their Allegiance and Duty presented to his Majesty a purse of Gold In St. Pauls Church-yard stood the Blew-coat boys of Christ-Church Hospital One in behalfe of the rest declared their joy for his Majesties wonderful preservation in his absence and his arrival thither humbly beseeching his Majesties Gracious favour and indulgence according to the example of his Royal Ancestors and his Father of Blessed memory The King was very well pleased with this Speech and after conferred something on the Boy that spoke it In the Strand and through Westminster also the wayes were gravelled and rayled being guarded on both sides with the Trained Bands of that Liberty and City and his Majesties two Regiments of Foot under the command of his Grace The Duke of Albermarl and Col. John Russel Brother to the Earl of Bedford The Houses were also richly adorned with the Carpets and Tapestry and Musick particularly a stage of Morrice-dancers at the Maypole in the Strand in the several places all along his Majesties passage When his Majestie came through Temple-Barr into his ancient and native City of Westminster the Head Bayliff in a Scarlet Robe and High Constable in Scarlet received his Majesty with loud musick where alighting off their Horses and kneeling down to his Majesty the head Bayliff on behalf of the Dean and Chapter City and Liberty signified their joyful reception of his Royal person into that Liberty declaring how much more happy they were then any part of the Nation in that their Soveraign Lord and King was born within their Liberty and humbly desiring his Majesty to continue his Grace and Favour still to them whereby that City might still be enabled to do His Majesty service When the head-Bailiff had ended his Speech he and the High Constable mounted their Horses and fell in next after his Majesties Serjeants at Mace in which order they attended his Majestie to Whitehall Infinite and innumerable were the acclamations and shouts from all the parts as his Majestie passed along to the no less joy then amazement of the spectators who beheld those glorious personages that rid before and behind his Majesty Indeed it were in vain to attempt to express this Solemnity it was so far from being utterable that it is almost inconceivable and much wonder it caused in Outlandish persons who were acquainted with our late troubles and confusions to the ruine almost of three Kingdoms which way it was possible for the English to appear in so rich and stately a manner It is incredible to think what costly cloaths were worne that day the Cloaks could hardly be seen what silke or sattin they were made of for the gold and silver laces Embroydery that was laid upon them the like also was seen in their foot-cloathes Besides the inestimable value and treasures of Diamonds Pearle and other Jewels worn upon their backs and in their hats to
out of his Majesties Exchequer in Ireland for the better support thereof There are likewise three other Earls but for want of Irish Heraldry we must be content to name their Titles viz. The Earl of Mount Alexander the Earl of Drogbeday formerly Lord Moon and the Right Honorable Roger Palmer Earl of Castlemain VISCOUNTS The Right honourable Sir Iohn Clotworthy of Antrim in the County of Antrim in the Kingdom of Ireland Knight was created Baron of Lough Neagh and Viscount Maszereen in the said County by letters patents bearing date at VVestminster the 21 of November in the twelfth year of our Gracious Soveraign Lord c. with the said honours and also to him and the heirs males of his body lawfully begotten and for want of such â—ssue to Iohn Skiffingtou Baronet and the heirs of his body on the body of Mary the Daughter and heir apparent of the said Sir Iohn Clotworthy lawfully begotten together with all the rights priviledges and preheminences to a Baron and Viscount belonging The Right honorable Robert Cholmâ—ndeley Esquire was created Viscount Kellis in the County of Meth in the Kingdom of Ireland by letters patents bearing date at VVestminster the 29 of March in the thirteenth year of the reign of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King Charles the second granting the same to him and the heirs males of his body with the remainder to Hugh Cholmondeley Esquire his Brother and the heirs males of his body with all priviledges and preheminences to a Viscount of Ireland belonging BARONS The Right honorable Sir Iohn King of the Abby of Boyle in the County of Roscommon in the Kingdom of Ireland Knight was created Baron Kingston of Kingston in in the County of Dublin to hold to him and the heirs males of his body lawfully begotten with all priviledges c. by letters patents bearing date at Westminster the fourth day of September in the twelfth year of the reign of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King Charles the Second The Right honourable Collonel Richard Coot was created Baron Coâ—te of Colrein in the County of Shyoe in the Kingdom of Ireland the same entailed to him and the heirs males of his body lawfully begotten with all priviledges c. by lettars patents bearing date at Westminster the sixth of September in the twelfth year of the Reign of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King Charles the Second in the year of our Lord 1661. Additions to the Honors conferred by His Majesty in the Thirteenth year of His Reign SIr Thomas Fanshaw of Ware Park in the County of Hertford the Elder Knight of the Bathe was created Viscount Fanshaw of Donnamore in the Kingdom of Ireland by Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster the fifth of September Anno 13 Caroli Secundi BARONETS Robert Jenkinson of Walcot in the County of Oxford Esquire created Baronet by Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster the eighteenth of May 13 Caroli Secundi William Glyne of Bissiter alias Bercester in the County of Oxford Esquire the twentieth of May Anno predict Sir John Charnock of Holcot in the County of Bedford Esquire the one and twentieth of May Anno pred Robert Brook of Norton in the county of Suffolk Esquire the one and twentieth of May. Anno pred Thomas Nevil of Holt in the county of Leicester Esquire the five and twentieth of May Anno pred Henry Andrews of Lothbury in the county of Bucks the seven and twentieth of May Anno pred Anthony Craven of Sparsholt alias Sparshale in the county of Berks Esquire the fourth of June Anno pred James Clavering of Axwel in the county of Durham Esquire Iune 5. an pred Thomas Derham of West-Derham in the county of Norfolk Esquire Iune 8. an pred Abraham Cullen of Eastsheen in the county of Surrey Iune 17. an pred Godfrey Copley of Spretborough in the county of York Iune 17 ut supra Griffith Williams of Pewrhyne in the county of Carnarvan Esquire ut supra James Rushort of Milast-green in the county of Essex Esquire ut supra Henry Winchcomb of Bucklebury in the county of Berks Esquire Iune 18. an predict Sir Thomas Viner of the city of London Knight ut supra Clement Clarke of Laune-Abbey in the county of Leicester Esquire ut supra John Segliard of Delaware in the county of Kent Esquire ut supra Christopher Guise of Elmore in the county of the city of Glocester Esquire Iuly 10. an pred Reynald Fester of East-Greenwich in the county of Kent Esquire Iuly 11. an pred Philip Parker of Erwarten in the county of Suffolk Esquire Iuly 16. an pred Sir Edward Duke of Benhal in the county of Suffolk Knight Iuly 17. an pred Edward Barkham of Wanfleet in the county of Lincoln Esquire Iuly 21. an pred Charles Hussey of Caythorp alias Caythrop in the county of Lincoln Esquire ut supra Thomas Norton of the city of Coventry in the county of Warwick Esquire Iuly 23. an pred Sir John Dormer of Grange in the county of Bucks Knight ut supra Thomas Carew of Haccombe in the county of Devon Esquire Aug. 2. an pred Mark Milbanck of Halvaby in the county of York Esquire Aug. 7. an pred Richard Rothwel of Ewerby and Stapleford in the county of Lincoln Esquire Aug. 16. an pred John Bancks of the city of London Esquire Aug. 22. an pred Henry Ingoldsby of Lethenborough in the county of Bucks Esquire Aug. 30. an pred Robert Jason of Broad-Somerford in the county of Wilts Esquire September 5. an pred Sir Iohn Young of Culliton in the county of Devon Esquire Sept. 26. an pred Francis Buckley of Attleborough in the county of Norfolk Esquire Sept. 30. an pred Iohn Frederick Van Freisendorf of Heerdick Lord of Kyrup one of the Privy Council to the King of Sweden and his Ambassador Extraordinary to the King of England His most Excellent Majesty created Baronet by Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster the fourth of October in the Thirteenth year of King Charles the Second c. William Roberts of Willesden in the county of Middlesex Esquire Nov. 8. an pred William Luckin of Waltham in the county of Essex Esquire Novemb. 15. an pred Thomas Smith of Hill-Hall in the county of Essex Esquire Nov. 29. an pred Edwin Sadler of Temple Diâ—nesly alias Dinsley in the county of Hertford Esquire Dec. 3. an pred Sir William Windham of Orchard in the county of Somerset Kniâ—ht Dec. 19. an pred George Southcote of Bleborough in the county of Lincoln Esquire Janu 17. an pred George Trevellian of Nettlecome in the county of Somerset Esquire Janu 24. an pred The Reader is desired to excuse our omission of all the Scotch Dignities not onely because of National incuriosity but by reason there are very few of them except the Restitutory Honors of the Family of the Gurâ—ons to the Earldom of â—bâ—yn To omit also the Knights-Batchelors made by the King with the Honors of the several Offices
to pass through his Provinces and Monsieur Beverweert for Don John de Monroy arrived the same day at Breda and prayed his Majesty from the Marquess Caracena to take his way through Flanders and to embirk in one of the Ports of those Quarters to return to his Kingdoms assuring the King for the better inducement that as he passed the Arrears of those Troops which the King of Spain entertained for his Majesty being ready at Brussels should be paid them but this appeared no more than what passed in the Conference which the Duke of York had some daies before with the Marquess Caracena himself in the Town of Antwerp by Order of the King who would not go there in person though he was pressed thereunto through the consideration of the Important Affairs which he said he had to communicate to his Majesty The King excused himself with the same firmness now from the Civilities which he sent to be made unto him by refusing him upon the facility which he found for his passage where he was present Among other Reasons of his complying with the Dutch Request not to speak of any hazard of detention of his Person if he should have returned by the way of Flanders without certain Articles or Conditions to be signed by him there two appeared to be the chiefest 1. Because of the number of the Commissioners from the Parliament who were said to bring with them a Train of 400 Gentlemen besides Domesticks which must needs spend time in going from the Sea to Breda and the other the Court was already so great and full and the Town so streightened and unfurnished of Provisions that it would be impossible to lodge them all there and the weather being hot permitted not Victuals to be brought from other remote places So real and so permanent an Honour and Glory did the States think the Presence and their entertainment of the King to be that because of avoyding all disputes for precedency which each Province challengeth in its own Countrey so that they suffer not the Generality to have other advantage in the Provinces than that which is due unto them by vertue of their Union and not to give the King any displeasure by their disorder in his reception they resolved of a course whereby that Province which was at the most cost might be taken notice of accordingly The Eslates of Holland therefore who had caused the King to be prayed in particular to honour their Province with his Presence would have him to be received and saluted in their Name upon the Frontier and would defray the Charges on his way from the time he entred into their Province and till the first day he should arrive at the Hague as making part of his Voyage The Estates General who represent not indeed in general but what every Province possesseth in particular left to the Province of Holland all the marks of Soveraignty and consented to this that their deputies after they had congratulated the King conducted his Majesty to the entrance of Holland should remain in the quality of private persons on condition notwithstanding that the Deputies of Holland should give the Honour of the House and give them precedence in the places where they should meet together So nice and strict were they upon the punctilio in this Affair from whence they had designed themselves Reputation and Renown which if so famous to the giver could not but be infinitely honourable to the Illustrious Receiver The Estates General for their part of the Magnificence resolved that same day that the Kings Charges should be defrayed during the whole time he stayed in the United Provinces and ordained likewise Provision to be made accordingly which though they met with many difficulties they at last abundantly performed as we shall see hereafter On the 6th of May another thing of Remark happened Sr. Sam. Moreland comes to Court Mr. Samuel Moreland Secretary Thurlo's chief Clerk during the Usurpation under Oliver Cromwel who lay Resident at the Court of Savoy and had held Intelligence with the King whereby he was from time to time informed of the Cabals and Designs of his Rebels being a man of a pregnant wit and other abilities arrived at Breda where he brought divers Letters and Notes of most great importance whereby the Perfidiousness of some of his Majesties own Party who were famed men in the la e War and who owed the King more Fidelity for particular Favours shewed them were plainly discovered The King received him with good Affection and rendred him this publick testimony that he had received most considerable Services from him for some years past The 7th of May the Deputies of the Estates General aforesaid departed from the Hague in the Afternoon and imbarqued themselves the same day at Rotterdam where the Jachts or Pinnaces which the States had caused to be in readiness attended them Those of Holland departed in the Morning but they made not the sâ—me hast as well because they would not be in the first place where the Estates were to precede as because they had divers Orders concerning the Entertainment and Reception of the King to leave in the places of his Passage On the 8th day of May. memorable for a greater Magnificence in England of which by and by the Deputies arrived at Breda being met out of Town in the Village of Terheyda The Deputies complement the King at Breda with four Cornets of Horse and arriving at the Town to render this Service to the King more solemn and splendid they passed by 12 Companies of Foot Drawn in Baitalia which saluted them with their shot whilst the Artillery thundred round the wals and Bulwarks When they were come to the House prepared for them they intimated their arrival to his Majesty the two Dukes and Princess Royal and towards the Evening the King and their Royal Highnesses sent them a Complement by Gentlemen of their own Until these Deputies came the Major of that famous and noted Garrison received all his Orders from the Princess Royal but now they transferred that Honour on the King who gave the Word Amsterdam It seems the King had some respects for the Magistrates of that Town who had deported themselves very respectfully to him somtime before The same day arrived also Dr. Clarges the Generals Brother in law who was introduced by the Kings Order with some Coaches of 6 horse apiece by my Lord Gerard exceeding welcom he was made by the whole Court who had owed so much veneration and respect to the General particularly the King entertained a private Conference with him two hours and afterwards Knighted him shewing him the Kindnesses sutable to the Message and business he was sent and employed in Neither did this dayes good Fortune ceâ—se here but by an Express from Dunkirk where the King had graciously some while before bestowed an Invitation upon Lockhart the Governor though unmannerly slighted by him his Majesty was certified that the Garrison
of them for some daies together plying up and down in their boats in the Kings intended way But to proceed The King intended to dine at Noon assoon as he came on Board and the Meat was ready but the Wind was so strong and the Water so topping that the Princess Royal not able to endure the tossing of the Vessel lost her Appetite and being Sea-sick was forced to lie on her Bed Thereupon the King desired to know of the Captain if there was no shelter under some rising ground to ease her a little which he answering to the contrary but that they might arrive at Dort speedily they proceeded and about 4 in the Afternoon came in sight of that Town The Rampart and Key were bordered with Citizens in Arms The King saluted as he passed by Dort and with a Battery of great Guns which made many Peals as well as the Muskets whilst the Fleet passed there during and after the Repast which was taken in sight of the town yea so long as they could discover the Flag of the Ship which carried the Person of the King and that which carried the Dukes they continued the Thunder The Fleet stopped a mile beyond the Town with design to cast Anchor that Evening and to stay the whole night following at the mouth of the River of Leck But there fell out two things which caused the King to change his Resolution The first was the return of Sr. John Greenvile who arrived from England whilst the King was at Dinner and related what the Parliament had delivered to him in the House of Commons and resolved to beseech his Majesty to come to take possession of the Crown without any condition or reserve and that Admiral Montague was then under sayl with a Fleet to come to receive him in Holland and transport him to his Kingdom The other was an Advertisement which his Majesty received almost at the same time by an Express that that same Fleet appeared that Morning in sight of Scheveling and at Nine of the Clock had cast Anchor in the Road about a mile and an half from the Shore This News the King presently imparted to Monsieur Beverweert being chief in Commission from the States of Holland and caused the Duke of York to tell him who was in person in the Deputies Yacht which joyned side by side with his that he confessed he made not account to arrive at Delfe till Noon next day according as he had appointed the time of his entrance there and so to the Hague for his Reception but that now he had received intelligence which obliged him to change his purpose and to anticipate the hour that he had resolved on because it was of the highest importance to him to speak with the Officers of the Fleet so that he should be constrained to sayl the whole night that he might arrive at Delfe by break of day whereof he prayed him to give Advertisement to the Lords States immediately by an Express to the end that the Coaches intended for his Reception might be there precisely at seven of the Clock next Morning Several Difficulties which would happen were remonstrated by Monsieur Beverweert upon this occasion because the Post would come late and unseasonable when it would be almost impossible to make the States to assemble yet notwithstanding to comply with the Kings Desires and to give him their utmost Devoir for his satisfaction they would not fayl to advertise their Superiours thereof since they were there only to obey his Majesty and to serve him The Duke of York replied that it was through an invincible necessity and with much unwillingness as to their and the States particular that he did thus but that he hoped the Lords Deputies would consider the estate of his Affairs and so oblige the King very much in expediting their Post and in contributing by that means to the advancement of his Voyage and Embarquement in that pressing Conjuncture The Letters went away about five a clock in the Afternoon The King is saluted at Rotterdam as he passed when the King caused Anchor to be weighed and passed at evening before the Town of Rotterdam where the contrary wind enforcing the Fleet to laveer or tack about and by that means to draw near the Haven two or three times gave the Town leisure to salute his Majesty as well by the Musquet shot of the Burgers who were all in Armes with flying Colours on the Rampart and Port as with all the Artillery of the Town as also with all the Cannon of the Ships which were in the Road. He passed next to Delfts Haven where they had made a Battery of sixteen Pieces of Cannon more and staid not till he came to Overschy a Village situate between Delfe and Delfes Haven The States of Holland had resolved to cause his Majesty to be received at the Powder Magazin upon the Channel The King arrives at Delfe which serves for Line of Communication for the two Towns of Delf and Rotterdam For the Town of Delf having been partly ruined by an Accident of Fire which met the Powder some eight years ago they thought it fit to lodge it without the Wals and without Cannon-shot of the Town But the King having caused the Fleet wherein he was to set sayl assoon as the Sun began to appear on the Horizon came to the Suburbs of Delfe before the Deputies could give order to make the Fleet to stay at the designed place for the Reception All the Citizens of the Town were in Armes from three of the Clock in the Morning and a part had their Post upon the Key before the Port where the King was to land and the Magistrate of the Town came thither with his Brethren to do reverence to the King in the Yacht assoon as he understood he was arrived and to beseech him to do them the Honour to repose and refresh in their Town whilst his Majesty should attend the Deputies of the States of Holland but the King excused himself on the state of Affairs which was so far from permitting him to stay by the way that it had oblig'd him to prevent the Hour which he had taken and appointed for his Reception In the mean time the Letters of the Deputies were brought to the Hague at Midnight and immediatly after the states assembled and caused the Orders to be changed which were given for the Kings Reception at 4 of the Clock in the Afternoon into others more pressing and they sent word to the Deputies by the same Post that they might assure his Majesty that they would not fail to receive him at the Hour he had appointed them or at eight a Clock in the Morning at the furthest And indeed about two of the Clock after Midnight they caused the Drums to beat to summon to Arms the six Companies of Burgers and the Regiment of the Guards of the States of Holland who all rendezvouzed at six of the Clock The Coaches
de Manans The Ladies and the Maids of the two Queens closed the March being followed by the Queen Mothers Guards abundance of Trumpets blowing all the while The Ceremonies of the Rites of Marriage and the manner of performing them being Romish are not requisite being also strange and difficult to be understood to be inserted here The 2 of June the Pope's Nuntio the Ambassador of Venice the Resident of Genoa the Envoy of their Royall Highnesses of Savoy and the Deputies of the Parliament of Paâ— had Audience of their Majesties whom they Complemented about their Marriage and the next day they departed for Byonne where they were sumptuously received thence to Bourdeaux in the like but more sumptuous manner and so in conclusion to Paris where severall Triumphall Arches and Collossus were reared with in impresses relating to the Peace and their Nuptials being met without the Town near St. Germans by the Militia of that great City But all the Triumph and Honour they could render their Majesties together with the Auxiliary splendor of the Nobility came infinitely short of His Majesty of Great Brittain's Coronation and in truth of his Entrance which had appeared far brighter had it not been for the Dust that covered all the finery and sullied the rich Habits that were worn that day Except only some of the Princes of the Blood of France as the Prince of Conde and some four more which alone made it seem a Magnificence whereas in the Coronation of King Carles where was no distinction to be made by Strangers between the several Noble men of that Caralcade but of that hereafter Let us now look home to the subsequent and remaining Honours of the Kings Restitution On Thursday the last of May the most Illustrious Princes the Dukes of York and Gloucester took their places in the House of Peers threby restoring it to that veneration which the rudenesse of the vulgar and Anarchists had deprived it of for so many foregoing years where the Lords did unanimously concurr with the Commons in a Petition to be sent unto his Sacred Majesty to desire his Royal assent for an Anniversary Thanksgiving to be observed throuhout all the Kingdomes on the 29. of May for the great blessing the Lord had bestowed upon the Kingdome in restoring his Sacred Majesty But that wâ—ch mainly concerned the glory of his Majesty was that Justice should be done upon the Murtherers of his Royal Father the efore it was moved the â—ame day in the House of Commons that it be referred to the Committee to prepare a Proclamation to require all those to come in that late upon the Trial of his late Majesty or else to be left to the Justice of the Law On Friday following his majesty to compleat the Parliament went by Water to Westminster in the Brigandine where he passed the private 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 House of Lords the Yeomen of the Guard making a Lane the Heralds at Arms in their rich Coats the Maces before him and the Lord Generall bare before his Majesty When his Majesty came to the House the Usher of the Black rod went to acquaint them that his Majesty desiâ—ed to meet them at the House of Lords when they weâ—e entred his Majesty made a short Speech and gave his Royal assent to three Acts viz. 1 The Act for Confirmation of this Parliament 2 For the Tax of 70000 l. per mâ—nsem 3 For the continuance of Processe and Judiciall proceedings after which the Lord Chancellor made a Speech more at large Herein the King appeared in his proper and full Orb and spread those rayes which the long darknesse of his misfortunes had clouded and obscured constituting the parliament more by his presence then by this his assent The next thing was the filling up of his Majesties Privy Councill and supplying the Courts of Judicature there were honours ab intus let us see what others and those innumerable though small which do tantamount to great ones from his subjects and Foreign princes It were an endlesse labour almost to repeat those many Addresses presented to his Majesty let it suffice there was never a County in England that saluted not the Kings hands with some feeling gratulating expressions of his Majesties return being signed by all the Nobility and Gentry and Ministers thereof some particular Cities and Corporations presenting his Majesty with some more substantiall complements which yet for the most part consisted of Surrenders then called Gifts of his Majesties Majesties Fee Farm Rents particularly the City resigned their graunt from the State of New-Park by the mouth of the Recorder Sir William Wilde who told his Majesty that the City had been Stewards for him to preserve his Game and woods which they came to tender to his Majesty The King answered that he looked upon their tender not as from Stewards but would receive it as a gift from them for which he returned them many hearty thanks The like Addresses were made also from the respective Regiments of the Army new moulded again under other more Loyal Commanders so that as the Model revived it before his late Majesties Overthrow so the new model extinguished it as his present Majesties restoration On the 14 of June came out the aforesaid Proclamation against the Kings Judges many of them fled before divers of them now came in and rendred themselves as the Proclamation directed to the Speaker of the House of Commons who by order of the said House committed them to the Serjeant at Arms. It is fit we should bestow a glance The Triumphs at Edinbrough off from these satiatory Triumphs here to the imitation of them in his Majesties other Kingdoms to begin with Scotland which take in a Letter from Edenburgh The Magistrates of this City and Presbytery being most sensible of this great mercy received did appoint the 19. of June the day of their Publick Thanksgiving to God for his Signal love and kindnesse shewed to them in investing their most gracious Soveraign in his Thrones of England and Ireland and for restoring him to his Government over this his ancient Nation that for twenty hundred years hath flourished under the Scepter of his Royal Ancâ—stors and gave notice of this their Resolution to all the the Burghs and Presbyteries of Scotland desiring their Concurrence that as the cause was so their joy might be universal The Ministers that day in their Sermons with so much fervency and passionate expressions delivered what great kindnesse the Lord had done for them that it was observed their exhortations were never entertained with such attention and so plentiful Tears by their Auditory The English Officers of State and War observed the Thanksgiving with no lesse joy and devotion After Sermon and after the Magistrates had all dined together they marched from the Councell House to the Crosse in this Order The Town Councel in their Gowns with their Trumpets sounding before them went first then two Bailies before the English Commissioners and Officers and
and guarded both sides of the way while His Majesty passed through Being come down to Guild-hall Carpets were spread down from the Hall to the Councel-chamber for his Majesty to tread upon Before Dinner Sir Will. Wylde the Recorder made a Speech to His Majesty declaring the great Honour that His Majesty was pleased to confer on them in vouchsafing formerly to send to them His Gracious Letter and Declaration and now to add to that kindnesse by affording by affording them His Royal presence At the upper end of the Hall in the Hustings towards the West was raised 3. ascents where was placed a Chair of State and a rich Canopy where His Majesty and His two Royal Brothers dined His Majesties Servants and several Aldermen and Common-councel men giving attendance The two Houses of Peers and Commons dined at other Tables in the great Hall attended likewise by Aldermen and Common-Councel-men At the sound of loud Musick the whole Service was set upon the Table and during the whole dinner-time they were entertained with variety of Musick both instrumental and Vocal After Dinner was a very costly Banquet and then an Enterlude where a Rustick was represented to the Content of His Majesty and the rest of the Spectators Aser this His Majesty retired him into a withdrawing room where he was pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood on Alderman Reynoldson Mr. Cleyton the Chamberlain of London and Mr. Thomas Player his Son The 3. of Iuly was a Day of Prayers and Solemn Thanksgiving appointed to be kept by the Prince Elector Palatine the Kings Cousin German through all his Electoral Dominions for his Majesties happy Restauration Before the Town house in Heydelbergh was erected a stately Fountain adorned with all sorts of Fruits and Flowers from whence flowed several sorts of Wine after Sermon the rest of the day was spent in Feasting and Jollity with sounding of Drums and Trumpets the noise of the Cannon and at night many curious Fire-works were performed But that which was most of honour to the King was a ray of honour from him darted and influenced upon the Eminent loyalty and signall Services of that great Warrier and faithfull Subject his Excellency the Lord General Monck whom his Majesty was then graciously pleased to dignifie with these high Titles of Honour George Duke of Albemarle Earl of Torrington Baron Monck of Potheridge Beauchamp and Teys Captain General and Commander in Chief of all his Majesties Forces in his Kingdomes of England Scotland and Ireland Master of his Majesties Horse Knight of the most honourable Order of the Garter and one of his Majesties most Honourable Privy Councill and as an addition to this may well be annexed the honour God himself hath conferred on him in making him the chief Instrument in restoring his Sacred Majesty and in his Majesty peace plenty and happinesse to the three Kingdomes According to these Honours his Grace accompanied by the Duke of Buckingham and other Personages of high quality took his place in the House of Peers where long may he and while this shall be a Kingdome which he hath with such prudence and fidelity asserted may his Posterity set as everlasting Ornaments and Pillars of that thrice noble Estate Observe we also in the lusture of this Title the glorious Prognostick of some future greatness pointed at by his Majesty This Honour hath lain extinct ever since the reign of H. 4 when it expired in one of the Heirs of the House of York some while before that almost entire Conquest of France under H. 5. aâ—d this Dutchy lies in Normandy the Inheritance of the Kings of England now a Province of the French A Slip of that Royal Line hath now resumed the said Honour whose Martial prowesse Conduct and Heroick Atcheivments incited and raised by a just claim to a local investiture and possession the French honours being more then Titular by which our Ancestors were recompenced for their valour may in a due time restore his Majesty to that fourth Kingdome of France as well as to his 3 other Crowns of Great Brittain and Ireland especially when it shall be called to remembrance how rudely and uncivilly the French for Oliver's sake cast his Majesty out for worse then an Intruder The adapted and competent quarrel which solely challengeth the successeful Sword of this most noble Duke Nor were the triumphs of Ioy though not altogether so magnificent less expresive in forrain Countreys especially at Lisbon in Portugal Triumphs at Lysbon where upon news from Don Francisco de Mello that his Majesty of England was arrived safe to his Pallace of White-hall in quiet and peaceable possession of his Haereditary Kingdoms and welcomed from all parts of his Kingdom by the Nobility Gentry and Commons as well assembled in Parliament as out of it that came flocking to congratulate his arrival and kisse his hand the King of Portugal presently gave order that the same night all the great Guns of the Castle of the Town and of all the Forts and Castles of the Harbour should be fired in token of his joy and contentment which was accordingly performed and at the same time all the Navy-Ships and Merchant-men in the Port shot off all their Cannons All that night the whole City was adorned with Luminaries In every window of the Kings Pallace two great Torches of white Wax the Ambassadors house being set out in the same fashion The next morning his Majestie with the Infanta went forth in solemn manuer attended by all the Nobility and Gentry of the Court and City in a Noble and splendid Equipage to the Church of St. Anthony of the Capucins returned to the same Pallace in the same pomp all the Bells ringing the while This was followed after with the sport of Los Toures the Royal Reales Bull baiting never used but in the like August Solemnities which was to continue nine days The Main-mast in the middle Pallace-yard all the while bearing the Flag of England The next day Don Antonio de Souza who lived many years in London Resident and Acted so fervently for the King of England as that the Parliament sent him home having most happily laid the foundation of the glorious match between his Majesty and our Soverain Lady the Queen then an Infant done other offices to the advantage of our late as well as our present Soverain sent for many of the chief English Merchants and gave them a treatment which cost him five hundred Crowns with the greatest expressions of joy imaginable On the 26th of July the King to honour his Restitution with another glorious memorial thereof General Mountague made Earl of Sandwich confirmed the dignity of the Earldom of Sandwich Viscounty of Hinching-Brook and Barony of St. Neots upon the right Honorable Edward Mâ—untaâ—ue who had been so eminently and happily instrumental towards his reduction and had manifested his Allegiance to the King before there were any hopes visible but what were reposed in this
Esquires and a Page following the Heraulds going before them with their Coats not put on but onely hangîng loose on their Arms to King Hen. 7th Chappel where after the wonted reverence performed they took their seats Prayer being done they returned to the Painted Chamber and the other Rooms adjoyning to repose themselves till the supper of two hundred dishes at his Majestyes charge was brought to the Court of Requests where they placed themselves according to their Seniority on the Tables by the wall side their Esquires and Pages wayting on them on the other Supper ended the Lord Cornwallis and Sir Charles Berckly the Tresurer and Comptroler of his Majesties Houshold gave them His welcome and then conducted them to the painted Chamber and to the Lords House adjoining and some other near rooms where their bathing vessells and beds which were Pallets with Canopies were prepared being covered with red say There after they had bathed more or lesse as each of them found convenient they remained all night early in the morning were bade good morow by his Majesties musick Then arising and apparelling themselves in a Cordeliers habbit being a long russet gowne with wide sleeves and hood tied close about the middle with a cordon of Ash-coloured and russet silke reaching down almost to the knees and a white Napkin or handkercheife hanging thereat they proceeded to H. 7th Chappel in the same order as the night before doing the same reverence and heard Divine Service and took the usual Oath before the said Lords Commissioners which was read to them by Sir Edward Walker Principal King of Arms in these words Right dear Brethren GReat worship be this Order to every of you You shall honour God above all things You shall be stedfast in the faith of Christ and the same maintain and defend to your power You shall love your Soveraigne above all earthly things and for your Soveraigns right live and dye You shall defend Maidens Widdows and Orphans in their right You shall suffer no extortion as far as you may nor sit in any place where wrong judgement shall be given to your knowledge And of as great Honour be this Order to you as ever it was to any of your Progenitors or others This done they returned in the same order they came to the painted Chamber and put on the habit of the order which was a Mantle and Surcoat of red Taffata lined and edged with white Sarcenet and thereto fastned two long strings of white silk with buttons and tossels of red silk and gold and a pair of white gloves tyed to them a white Hat and white Feather in this garb they dined in the painted Chamber thence girded with a sword the Pummel and cross Hilt whereof were guilt the Scabbard of white leather and Belt of the same with gilt spurs carried by their Pages they marched on horseback by seniority to White-hall with the Heraulds before them from the old Pulace round about the New and so through King-street going round about the place where Charing-Cross stood and then to Whitehall where they alighted and after they had gone about the first Court they were conducted up by the Heraulds to the banqueting House where his Majesty sate under a cloath of State to receive them They were brought up by six and six each between his two Esquires with his Page carrying his Sword before him In their approaches towards his Majestie they made three obeysances and each Knight being presented by his two Esquires upon their knees to the King the Lord Chamberlain of his Majesties Houshold receiving the Knights sword from the Pages and delivering it to the King who with the sword of State ready drawn conferred upon them their respective Knighthoods by laying the sword upon their shoulders and so put the presented sword upon the Knights neck in such sort that it might hang on his left side and then the said Scabbard with the order hanging in it Which done the Knight made his obeysance of gratitude to his Majesty and falling back the rest were brought up and Knighted in like manner After this they went down into his Majesties Chappel and there heard Divine Service with the Organ and Anthems and then went up six at a time to the Altar and offered up their swords where Gilbert Lord Bishop of London Dean of his Majesties Royal Chappel received them and laid them upon the Altar and afterwards restored them with this admonition By the Oath which you have taken this day I exhort and admonish you to use these swords to the Glory of God and defence of the Gospel to the maintainance of your Soveraigns right and honour and to the upholding of Equity and Justice to your power So help you God This done they returned from the Chappel where the Kings Mr. Cook stood with his chopping knife in his hands challenging their Spurs which were severally redeemed with a Noble in money As they past by he said Gentlemen you know what a great Oath you have taken which if you keep it will be great honour to you but if you break it I must hack off your Spurs from your heels When they came into the great Hall the Officers at Arms acquainted them that on Monday following they were to attend his Majestie from the Tower to Whitehall on Horseback in the same Robes wherein they were Knighted and on Tuesday to meet early in the Painted Chamber in their Purple Sattin habits thence to goe before his Majestie to his Coronation at Westminster This Ceremony being over the King to honour this great Solemnity advanced some eminent persons to higher degrees of honour to be as Iewels to that Crown which should be placed on his head they were twelve in number six Earls and six Barons The names of whom are as followeth Edward Lord Hyde of Hendon Lord High Chancellor of England was created Earl of Clarendon Arthur Lord Capel was created Earl of Essex Thomas Lord Brudenell was created Earl of Cardigan Arthur Viscount Valentia in Jreland was created Earl of Anglesey Sir John Greenvile Gentleman of his Majesties Bed-chamber and Groom of the Stool was created Earl of Bath Charles Howard of his Majesties privy Council was created Earl of Carlisle Denzill Hollis Esq was created Lord Hollis of Ifeld Sir Fredrick Cornwallis was created Lord Cornwallis of Eye in Suffolk an ancient Barony Sir George Booth Baronet was created Lord de-La-Mere Sir Horatio Townsend was created Baron of Lyn Regis Sir Anthony Ashly Cooper was created Baron of Winterbourn St. Gyles John Crew was created Lord Crew of Stene The Earls at their Creation had two Earls their supporters their Cap and Coronet carried by one their Sword by another and their Mantle by a third The Lords were likewise supported by 2 Lords their Cap and Mantle in the same manner but no Sword These Peers being thus led up Garter King of Arms attending them to the King upon their several approaches their Patents were presented
omit also the sumptuous and rich Liveries of their Pages and footmen some suits of Liveries amounting to fifteen hundred pounds the numerousnesse of these Liveries and the orderly march of them as also that stately Equipage of the Esquires attending each Earl by his Horse-side so that all the world that saw it could not but confess that what they had seen before was but solemn mummery to the most August noble and true glories of this great day In this order the King arrived at Whitehall a good time before the evening and then retired himselfe to supper and so to his Rest to recommence the next day and to put an end to this Triumph All the Kingdome over great rejoicing was made by feasting and other showes as the several Bands of the Countreys with the additional voluntary Gentry in a new and gallant Cavalry which show'd the resurrection of their former Loyalty in its immutable State of peace and Glory not to be thereafter interchanged with the sullen humours and moods and most sawcy ridiculous presumptions of County Committee-men and such like venemous mushirooms It s the disgrace of this work to mention them and therefore in complyance with our subject omitting the same Triumphs in Scotland and Ireland with in the express resemblances of this Magnificence several Honors being conferred both by the Lord Commissioner his Grace and the Lord Justices on that solemnity we will take a full view of all our personal Dignities at home We proceed then to those magnificences of the King which are in Honorante not in Honorato After the miserable vulgarly multitude of those evil Councellors we had been opprest with for so many years who had raised themselves to the mysteries of Government by their publike scandals thereof in its former administration following the impious politicks of Absalâ—n see an Assembly of Princes met in his Majestyes most Honorable Privy Council whose superlative and eminent endowments assisted by their conspicuous Grandeur restored the Form of the Brittish Empire such as Palla â—gloried to be in the midst of Her Heavenly deâ—cent being sâ—ited with their Noble extractions and their excellencies in all pâ—udent menage of the publike accompâ—ished to Her own authentical institution of true Policy such Pâ—lots whose haâ—py and skilful hand could guide the tossed baâ—k of the Kingdom in the darkest night and the most affrightful tempests when there was neither Su Moon nor Stars no face of Authority no rule nor directions nor Chart to follow in the unexampled case of our late distractions without any other compasse then their Piety to God Duty to their Prince and love to their Countrey by which they confidently steered through all those shelves rocks and sands which eminently threatned its Shipwrack and Destruction Their sacred names for perpetual memory to the eternal Fame of this their blessed conduct understanding that by his Majesties call to this sublime eminent dignity their precedent services were signated and notified to the world as most Religiously and gratefully is due are here transmitted among the rest of his Majesties felicities to inquisitive posterity The names of his Majesties most Honorable Privy Council HIs Royal Highness the Duke of York Earl of Clarendon Lord Chancellor of England Earl of Southampton Lord Treasurer Lord Roberts Lord Privy Seal Duke of Albemarle Earl of Lindsey Lord High Chamberlain of England Duke of Ormond Lord Steward of his Majesties Houshold Marquess of Dorchester Earl of Northumberland Earl of Leicester Earl of Berkshire Earl of Portland Earl of Norwich Earl of St. Albons Earl of Sandwich Earl of Anglesey Earl of Carlisle Viscount Say and Seal Lord Wentworth Lord Seymour Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster Lord Hellis Lord Cornwallis since deceased Lord Cooper Earl of Louderdale Sir Charles Berkley Sir George Carteret Sir Charles Compton Secretary Nicholas Secretary Morieâ— From these Glories of the Gown we are next invited to as illustrious those of Chivalry a medium betwixt war and peace that there might be nothing which his Majesties Fortunes could not comprehend The most Honourable Order of the Garter famous for its Martial and Civil atchievements had been dragd in the dirt and trampled under foot of Plebeian Anarchy and usurpation when the innocent charm of its motto Honi soit qui mal y Pense evil be to him that evil thinks which had preserved it so many ages found not veneration or respect being ridled by that monster of Rebellion to be a badge and significator of its certain though long lookt for Vltion avengment in its own dire retorts and self punishing revolutions It is not nor ever will be forgotten how they abased this Royal Ensign the highest Order of Knighthood in the world to the infimest and lowest avilements when it was derided by the most abjectest and meanest degree of the people when its True blâ—w was â—aâ—ned with the blotts of Fantise and imbecillity of courage its star was dimmd and lookt like a fallen meteor in the lower Region and St. George was enchanted by the Dragon Now the fates had decreed that our Charlemain should break this spel and recover this champions celebrated order to its greatest splendor by filling up those vacancies death had made by a new and solemn instalment Some of these most honourable Knights survived to his Majesties restitution some be made abroad others be decreed so and they were so de jure having had the order sent them but the investiture was wanting The rest of these Noble companions were allyed to the restoration all of them are ranked in the manner as they sate at VVindsor April the 23. 1662. being St. Georges day where after the usual magnificent procession his Majesty renewed the usual solemnitys and grandeurs thereof himselfe being there in person The fellows and Companions of the most Noble Order of St GEORGE commonly called the GARTER as they were the 23. of April in the 13. year of K. Charles the second 1661. CHARLES the second King of Great Brittain France and â—eland c. Iames Duke of York the Kings onely Brother Charles Lâ—dewick Prince Elector Palatine Frederick William Marquiss and Elector of Brandenburch Rupert Count Palatine of the Rhene and Duke of Cumberland Edward Count Palatine of the Rhene William of Nassau Prince of Orange Barnard Duke of Espernâ—n Charles Prince of Tarante William Cecil Earl of Salisbury Thomas Howard Earl of Beâ—â—shire Algernon Piercy Earl of Northumberland Iames Butler Duke of Ormâ—nd George Villierâ— Duke of Buckingham Thomas Wâ—iâ—thsley Earl of Southampton William Cavendish Marquiss of Newcastle George Digby Earl of Bristâ—ll Gasper Count of Marsha George Monk Duke of Albemarl Edward Mountague Earl of Sandwich Aubrey de Vere Earl of Oxford Charles Stuart Duke of Richmond and Lenox Mountague Bertie Earl of Lindsey Edward Mountague Eaal of Manchester William Wentworth Earl of Strafford With the like happy reviviscency of the dead ashes of the Noble Montrosse c. did His Majesty graciously revive the sleeping honors
and Titles of 2 of the most illustrious Families in England viz. THe Right Noble Thomas Howard Earl of Arundel Surry and Norfolk was restored to the dignity and Title of Duke of Norfolk by an Act of the Parliament begun at VVestminster the 25 of April in the 12 year of the Reign of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King Charles the second and in the year of our Lord 1660 c. The Right Noble William Seymour Marquess of Hertford was restored to the Dukedome of Somerset by an Act of the Parliament begun at Westminster the 25 of April in the 12th year of the Reign of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King Charles the second 1660. both which are since confirmed Other Creations The Right honourable Heneage Finch Earl of Winchelsey was created Baron Fitzherbert of Eastwell in the County of Kent by Letters Patents bearing date at VVestminster the 26 of Iuly in the twelfth year of the Reign of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King Charles the second in the year of the Lord 1660. which Honour is entailed on him and the Heirs males of his body lawfully begotten with all Rites Priviledges and preheminences thereunto belonging The Right Honourable Elisabeth Viscountesse of Kynelmeky was created Countesse of Guilford during her life by Letters Patents bearing date at VVestminster the 14 day of Iuly in the twelfth year of the Reign of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King Charles the second with all priviledges thereunto belonging and Fee of 20 l. per annum out of the Exchequer c. The Right Honorable Iames Butler Duke and Marquiss of Ormâ—nd in the Kingdom of Ireland was created Baâ—on Butler of Lanthony in the County of Glocester and Earl of Brecknock in Wales by Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster the 20. day of Iuly in the twelfth year of the Reign of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King Charles the second which said Honours are granted to him and the Heirs males of his body lawfully begotten with the Fee of 20 l. per annum together with all priviledges c. he was in the same year also made Lord Steward of his Majesties houshold Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter and one of his Majesties most honourable Privy Council BARONS The Right honorable Thomas VVindsore de VVindsor alias Hickman was restored and confirmed to the Barony Title and Dignity of Baron Windsor by Letters Patents bearing date at VVestminster the 16 day of June in the twelfth year of the Reign of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King Charles the second which said honor is granted to him and his Heirs for ever with the same precedency and place in Parliament and else where in England as Henry and Thomas VVindsor Barons VVindsor whilst they lived successively enjoyed and all other Dignities and preheminences to a Baron of Parliament belonging c. 1661. A Roll of the PEERS of the Kingdom of ENGLAND according to their Birth and Creations DUKES of the Blood Royal IAmes Duke of York and Albany Lord High Admiral of England Rupert Duke of Cumberland These take places in respect of their Offices Edward Earl of Clarendon Lord Chancellor of England Thomas Earl of Southampton Lord Treasurer of England DUKES Thomas Howard Duke of Norfolk William Seymour Duke of Somerset George Villiers Duke of Buckingham Charles Stuart Duke of Richmond George Mâ—nck Duke of Albemarl MARQUISSES Iohn Paulett Marquiss of Winchester Edward Somersett Marquiss of Worcester William Cavendish Marquiss of Newcastle Henry Pierpoint Marquiss of Dorchester EARLES These three take p'ace in respect of their Offices Mountague Berte Earl of Lindsey Lord High Chamberlain of England Iames Butler Earl of Brecnock Lord Steward of his Majesties Houshold Edward Mountague Earl of Manchester Lord Chamberlain of his Majesties Houshold EARLS Awbery Vere Earl of Oxford Algernoon Piercy Earl of Northumberland Francis Talbott Earl of Shrewsbury Gray Earl of Kent Infra etat Charles Stanley Earl of Derby Iohn Mannours Earl of Rutland Hastings Earl of Huntingdon Infra etat Thomas Wriothsley Earl of Southampton William Russel Earl of Bedford Philip Herbert Earl of Pembrook and Mountgomery Theophilus Clinton Earl of Lincoln Charles Howard Earl of Nottingham Iames Howard Earl of Suffolk Richard Sackvill Earl of Dorsett William Cecil Earl of Salisbury John Cecil Earl of Exeter John Egerton Earl of Bridgewater Robert Sidney Earl of Leicester Iames Compton Earl of Northampton Charles Rich Earl of Warwick William Cavendish Earl of Devon Basâ—l Feilding Earl of Denbigh George Digby Earl of Bristol Liâ—nel Cranfeild Earl of Middlesex Henry Rich Earl of Holland Iohn Hollis Earl of Clare Oliver St. John Earl of Bullingbrook Mildmay Fane Earl of Westmerland Edward Mountague Earl of Manchâ—ster Thomas Howard Earl of Berkshire Thomas Howard Earl of Cleveland Edward Sheffeild Earl of Mulgrave Henry Cary Earl of Monmouth Iames Ley Earl of Marlborough Thomas Savage Earl Rivers Mountague Barrye Earl of Lindsey Lord great Chamberlain of England Nicholas Knollys Earl of Banbury Henry Cary Earl of Dover Henry Mâ—rdant Earl of Peterborough Henry Gray Earl of Stamford Hâ—neage Finch Earl of Winchelsey Charles Dormer Earl of Carnarvan Mâ—untjoy Blunt Earl of Newport Philip Stanhop Earl of Chesterfeild Iohn Tuston Earl of Thanett Ierâ—me Weston Earl of Portland William Wentworth Earl of Strafford Robert Spencer Earl of Sunderland Iames Savill Earl of Sussex George Goring Earl of Norwich Nicholas Leak Earl of Scaâ—sdale Wilmott Earl of Rochester Infra etat Henry Iâ—rmyn Earl of St. Albans Edward Mountagne Earl of Sandwich Iames Butler Earl of Brecknock Edward Hyde Earl of Clarendon Arthur Capel Earl of Essex Thomas Brudenell Earl of Cardigan Arthur Anensley Earl of Anglesey Iohn Greenvile Earl of Bâ—th Charles Howard Earl of Carlisle VISCOUNTS Leicester Devereux Viscount Hereford Fracis Brown Viscount Mountague James Fienes Viscount Say and Seal Edward Conway Viscount Conway Baptist Noell Visconnt Cambden William Howard Viscount Stafford Thomas Bellasis Viscount Faulconberg Iohn Mordant Viscount Mordant BARONS Iohn Nevil Lord Abergavenny Iames Tutchett Lord Audley Charles West Lord Dela Warr. George Barkley Lord Barkley Thomas Parker Lord Morley and Mounteagle Francis Leinard Lord Dacres Conyers Darcy Lord Darcy William Stourton Lord Stourton William Lord Sandys De la Vine Edward Vaux Lord Vaux Thomas Windsor Lord Windsor Thomas Wentworth Lord Wentworth Wingfield Cromwell Lord Cromwell George Fure Lord Fure Philip Wharton Lord Wharton Francis Willoughby Lord Willoughby of Parham William Pagett Lord Pagett Dudley Nâ—rth Lord North. VVilliam Bruges Lord â—haundes Iohn Câ—ry Lord Hunsdon VVilliam Petre Lord Petre Dutton Gerrard Lord Gerrard Charles Stanhâ—pp Lord Stanhopp Henry Arundell Lord Aâ—undell of Warder Christopher Roper Lord Tenham Foulk Grevill Lord Brook Edward Mountague Lord Mountague of Boughton Charles Lord Howard of Charleton William Gray Lord Gray of Wark Iohn Roberts Lord Roberts William Craven Lord Craven Iohn Lovelace Lord Lovelace Iohn Paulett Lord Paulett William Maynard Lord Maynard Thomas Coventrey Lord Coventrey Edward Lord Howard of Eserick Warwick
of New-Sarum in the County of Wilts Esquire created Baronet the second of February in the Thirteenth of Charles the Second Anno predict John Husbands of Ipsley in the County of Warwick Esquire created Baronet the second of February Anno predict Thomas Morgan of Wangatock in the County of Monmouth Esquire created Baronet the seventh of February Anno predict John Lane of Talske in the County of Roscommon in the Kingdom of Ireland created Baronet the ninth of February Anno predict George Wakefren of Beckford in the County of Glocester Esquire created Baronet the thirteenth of February Anno predict Benjamin Wright of Cranham-hall in the County of Essex Esquire created Baronet the fifteenth of February Anno predict John Celleton of the City of London Esquire created Baronet the eighteenth of February Anno predict Sir James Modiford of the City of London Knight created Baronet the eighteenth of February Anno predict Thomas Beaumont of Staughton Grange in the County of Leicester created Baronet the one and twentieth of February Anno predict Edward Smith of Eshe in the County of Durham Esquire created Baronet the three and twentieth of February Anno predict John Napeir alias Naper alias Sands Esquire created Baronet the fourth of March Anno predict Thomas Gifford of Castle-Jordan in the County of Meath in the Province of Lemster in the Kingdom of Ireland Esquire created Baronet the fourth of March Anno predict Thomas Clifton of Clifton in the County of Lancaster Esquire created Baronet the fourth of March Anno predict William Wilson of Eastborne in the County of Sussex Esquire created Baronet the fourth of March Anno predict Compton Reed of Barton in the County of Berks Esquire created Baronet the fourth of March Anno predict Sir Bryan Broughton of Broughton in the County of Stafford Knight created Baronet the tenth of March Anno predict Robert Slingsby of Newsels in the County of Hertford Esquire created Baronet the sixteenth of March Anno predict Sir Ralph Verney of Middle Claydon in the County of Bucks Knight created Baronet the sixteenth of March Anno predict John Crofts of Stowe in the County of Suffolk Esquire created Baronet the sixteenth of March Anno predict Robert Dicer of Vphal in the County of Hereford Esquire created Baronet the eighteenth of March Anno predict Sir John Bromefield of Suffolk-place in the County of Southwark in the County of Surrey Knight created Baronet the twentieth of March Anno predict Thomas Rich of Sunning in the County of Berks Esquire created Baronet the twentieth of March Anno predict Edward Smith of Edmondthorpe in the County of Leicester Esquire created Baronet the five and twentieth of March Anno predict Walter Long of Whaddon in the County of Wilts Esquire created Baronet the six and twentieth of March Anno predict John Fettiplace of Chilbrey in the County of Berks Esquire created Baronet the eighth of April Anno predict Walter Hendley of Coutchfield in the County of Sussex Esquire created Baronet the eighth of April Anno predict William Parsons of Langley in the County of Bucks Esquire created Baronet the ninth of April Anno predict John Cambel of Woodford in the County of Essex Esquire created Baronet the ninth of April Anno pred Sir Charles Gawdy of Cowshel in the County of Suffolk Knight created Baronet the twentieth of April Anno predict William Morrice of Werrington in the County of Devon Esquire created Baronet the twentieth of April Anno predict Sir William Cayly of Brompton in the County of York Knight created Baronet the twentieth of April Anno predict Sir Charles Doyly of the City of London created Baronet the six and twentieth of April Anno predict William Godolphin of Godolphin in the County of Cornwal Esquire created Baronet the nine and twentieth of April Anno predict Thomas Cursen of Walter Perry in the County of Oxford Esquire created Baronet the thirtieth of April Anno pred Edmund Fowel of Fowels-Gembe in the County of Devon Knight created Baronet the first of May Anno pred John Cropley of Clarkenwel in the County of Middlesex Esquire created Baronet the seventh of May Anno pred William Smith of Radcliff in the County of Bucks Esquire created Baronet the tenth of May Anno pred George Cooke of Wheatley in the County of Yorke Esquire created Baronet the tenth of May Anno pred Charles Lloid of Garth in the County of Mountgomery Esquire created Baronet the tenth of May An. predict Nathaniel Powel of Enhurst in the County of Sussex Esquire created Baronet the fourteenth of May anno pred Denny Ashburnham of Broâ—nham in the county of Sussex Esquire created Baronet the fifteenth of May an pred Sir Hugh Smith of Long Asheton in the county of Somerset Knight created Baronet the sixteenth of May An. pred We will next cast a glance upon the rays of the Irish Diadem in the Honors conferred there upon these eminent and excellent Personages following IRELAND DUKES THe Right Noble James Marquess of Ormond was created Duke of Ormond in the Kingdom of Ireland by Letters Patents bearing date at Westminster the thirtieth of March in the Thirteenth year of the Reign of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King Charles the Second entailing the same to him and the heirs males of his body with all priviledges and prehemineâ—ces thereunto belonging with the Fee of 40 l. per annum payable in the Exchequer of Ireland for the better support of the said Honor. EARLS The Right honorable Roger Lord Broghill was created Earl of Orrery in the County of Corke within the Province of Munster in the Kingdome of Ireland by Letters Pattents bearing date at Westminster the fifth day of September in the Twelfth year of the reign of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King Charles the Second entayling the same honour to him and the heirs males of his body lawfully begotten with all rights priviledges c. belonging with the Fee of 20 l. per annum out of the Exchequer in Ireland The Right honourable Sir Charles Coote was created Baron Coote of Castle Cuffe Viscount Coote of Castle Coot and Earl of Mountrath in the Kindom of Ireland the said honors c. to him and the heirs males of his body lawfully begotten withall priviledges c. with the Fee of 20 l. per annum payable out of the Exchequer in Ireland by Letters Patents bearing the date at Westminster the sixth day of September in the twelfth year of the reign of our most Gracious Soveraign Lord King Charles the Second The Right honourable Oliver Lord Viscount Fitz-Williams of Merwin in the Kingdom of Ireland was created Earl of Tirconnel in the said Kingdom by Letters Patents bearing date at VVestminster the 20 day of April in the thirteenth year of the reign of our most Gracious Soveraign King Charles the Second granting the same to him and the heirs males of his body for ever with all priviledges and preheminences thereunto belonging and also 20 l. per annum
belonging to Him His Guards and other Commanders which assist these Grandeurs It will suffice to say that we were aâ—l raised from â—lâ—w and abject condition being â—he servants of servants to the honor of English Freemâ—n which is such a Genâ—y that sew people in the world are born to and having once forfeited it were ever restored to it These are the several Orbs and Spheres which make up this Firmament of His Majesties Glory A Firmament indeed not only because of its Lustre and Beauty but for its strength and durablenesse the Nobility and Gentry being the Pillars and Supporters of Monarchy against the violences and overthrowing tempests of the Multitude as was lamentably experienced in the late Democracy which laid aside the House of Peers before it cast off the King and His Government but leaving the other Planets we will addresse our sight to the bright Orb of the Moon that governs equally with our Sun our Soveraign King Charles His Majesty had now attained the utmost extent of humane Felicity having expanded the Rayes of His Greatnesse to all the parts of the World where his Wonders were heard and related with Extasie Yet as Adam placed in Paradice when the whole Dominion of the Universe was bestowed on him was not so perfectly happy but wanted a Companion to compleat him just so was it with our Soveraign who lacked the Communication of these His most prosperous Fortunes the Company and Converse of a meet Consort in whose Bosome and Womb he might recond and treasure up the inestimable value of those Sure Mercies he had received This Lovely Casket of such incomparable Jewels The Kings Intentions to marry with the Infanta of Portugal Nature and the Decrees of Heaven had more especially prepared and predisposed out of the Royal Family of the Kings of Portugal which having suffered an Ecclipse by the powerful interposition of the Spanish Monarchy for the space of neer a hundred years was now revisited in its former Splendor in the assumption of John Duke of Braganza the fourth of that name King of Portugal by almost as miraculous a Turn as that of our Captivity by the Kings Restitution So Providence was pleased to adapt and fit both these Princes Conditions and Estates to this happy juncture of them in the Royal and Happy Estate of Marriage This was designed by King John in the begining of our Troubles and of His Reign and was one of the first Acts of State he did with us managed here by Don Antonio de Souza his Embassador hither who was very instrumental in transacting His late Majesties Affairs of sorraign Concernment receiving and returning his dispatches One Ingredient no doubt in point of Civility and Honour among those other of Affection and Interest that make up this Princely Match Neverthelesse that Fortune might pay our Soveraign all the dues she owed him for those many unkindnesses He had formerly received from her she cared nor feared not to dispence with her favours to that Crown and to reduce it by the puissant Grandeur and entire Force of the Spaniards then employed against it in the year 1661 and so onward hitherto to a condition of so ill an Aspect as without some 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to be accounted by the Politico's of the Times to be no better then desperate the more to enhaunce and raise the Kings Reputation and Glory and to add to His other Honours and Stiles the Title of The Succourer of the Afflicted and Distressed So that at the same time that he bended His Arms to Her Majesties Embraces he outstretched them to the Aid and Assertion of Her People and Country being alike Love and War powerful Militating at one and the same time in the Camps of Cupid and Mars with the same generous valour and bravery to both which never any Prince had the like Competent Courage and Vertue the former softning and esseminating the latter roughening and uncivilizing the mind To the universal joy therefore of his People The King declares his resolution of Marrying to the Parliament He solemnly acquainted the Parliament which he had called by his own Writ on the 28 of May 1661 with this His Intention of Marrying the Infanta Dona Katharina of Portugal for several weighty reasons which he had offered to the Lords of His most Honourable Privy Council who generally approved of His Majesties choice which approbation was then transubstantiated into the Thanks of the Kingdome delivered by the two Houses to the King upon the same account so impossible it was for the King even in His most natural Actions whose Delight was recompence enough not to be magnified to such a degree of Love in his people that it can be ascribed to nothing better then a powerful Sympathy influenced on them from His own Love-possessed Breast The Treaty and Articles of Marriage were a little before concluded with the Conde Don Francisco de Mello that no subsequent alterations by private opinion should derogate from the Prerogative of His own most absolute cleerest judgement not to be profaned with common consideration and accordingly the said Embassador took leave of His Majesty in Order to his departure for Portugal with the ratification of the said Treaty of Marriage here where not long after he arrived and brought that Court but primarily and chiefly the Princely Bride the News thereof who with Her Majestick Constancy of Countenance gave it a solemn and serious welcome not touched with those change of passions which by the vicissitude of pallid and blushing looks discover the meannesse and inconsistency of other Virgin minds But though she did so prudentially and wisely conceal the joyes of the affection she had long nourished for the King The News thereof at Lisbon yet was Her Royal Brother and Mother most openly glad and joyful at the wisht successe of that Affair which was instantly communicated to the City of Lisbon the Chamber of that King by the Guns from all the Castles and Forts thereof which were Ecchoed from all the Cannon in the River both Portugese and Forraigners by which means without further Proclamation it was noised about the Town who like overjoyed People betook themselves to the presentest yet most solemn demonstrations thereof by Bonfires and Entertainments c. the Streets resounding with Healths al Re del Grand Bretanna which continued that night and the next whole day Not long after by an Expresse from England from the King to Her Donna Katharina is saluted Queen of Great Britain she was Complemented with the Stile of the Queen of Great Brittain which put the Court into a new Gayety both to Her Retinue and Attendance and all Honours and Duties done to Her as if she were actually crowned It will not be much material to insist on all the other particulars viz. those several Messages sent and returned betwixt those two Royal Lovers together with the intercourse betwixt the two Crowns in point of Alliance and Security
to Whitehall In the rear of the King came his Majesties spare Barge covered with Velvet most richly embroidered next several Noblemens Barges filled with divers Lords and Ladies who attended this days Triumph with the King and Queen came their illustrious Brother the Duke of York who being Lord high Admiral had his part of Glory in this Naval rencounter In this order by 7 a Clock their Majesties reached Whitehall and at the instant of their Landing were saluted with two Tire of Artilllery placed on both sides the Water and which concluded with their loud Musick those harmonious Consorts of other lesser Instruments which every Barge of the Companies was furnished with as Trumpets Hoboyes Flutes Waits Viols and Violins to the great delight and satisfaction of the Spectator and to the ample decoration of this Magnificence which passing along the murmuring and trembling Waves was highly advantaged in the resounds and quavering Ecchoes reverberated from those pleasant Depths When those Guns ceased the Tower began the testimonies of its Gladnesse by the same Melody and continued it till night called upon the officious day which was the only dry one of a whole fortnight preceding such his Majesties serene and sure influence to close his cheerful eyes and rest from his illustrious labour while she employed her emulous vicissitude in sutable demonstrations of her joy such as Bonfires Fireworks and the like Brightnesses which her Blacks only could commend and set off to the sight I have omitted all the Speeches but one appointed for this days service because his Majesty heard but that one and but part of that also by reason of the misguided interposition of the Companies between the Pageants very few whereof their Majesties had the full sight by reason of those Confusions caused by the number of Boats and Barges so that the Thames never bore the like burden for weight and value being covered from one bank to the other the said respective Companies doing their civilities to the Queen by waving their hats out of the Bails of their Barges as she passed by them But I refer the Reader to their proper place being Printed at large where the whole Menage of this Affair at the Cities charge is fully described being intituled Aqua Triumphalis Somewhile before this their Majesties coming to Whitehall arrived that most incomparable Lady for Piety Prudence and conjugal affection the Queen Mother the mournful Relict of our late Martyr'd Soveraign intending here to repose that half surviving part of her dear Husband and to integrate and make entire the Royal Remains by her Presence to the completion of his Majesties Felicity whose Imperial Family may indulgent heaven enlarge by as swift and sudden accrument as it did in its displeasure lately retrench it The Place of this most Excellent Princesses Residence her Palace and Mannor of Greenwich importunely directs me to an observation well becoming this discourse and that is a consideration and Survey of its present glory common to it with other its Sisters as Somerset-House Nonsuch-House and some few else from the level of its designed neer ruin and Demolition The anxious Genii and Penates of these places no doubt did highly and industriously operate in the Confusion and Division of the late several Usurpers when to save their seats and rescue their Altars they powerfully intermedled betwixt the Ambition and Covetousnesse of the Rebellion equally avoyding the prostitution and Sale of the Multitude and the rape of a single Tyrant while they stood as the prize of eithers atchievement upon the other like the golden Apple of strife and discord betwixt both Competitors They have now together with his Majesties fortune resumed their Grandeurs and have reared up their exalted heads and as Nero once said of his capacious and glorious Edifice nunc incipiunt habitare they do but now begin to dwell I must pass over many other splendid remarks purposely omitting those several entertainments gratulations given to their Majesties by the Nobility upon the account of this welcome that persue my Pen and do justly vindicate their place in this Register Such is the late expedition into Portugal of that Army under the Command of that famous Captain the Earl of Inchequin whose Glories challenge a Sphere to themselves for who raises not up his Spirit at the reducing of his Irish service though but to his mind memory Such is the reducing the Courts of Judicature to their Ancient Seats in Westminster-Hall from whence by the novelty of Tyranny they had been banished to give place to their bloody High Court of Injustice whose detestable memory shall be its only record while the restored Law shall triumph in its pristine Residence Such those celebrated additions of State and Pleasure to His Majesties Palaces of White-hall and St. James's that have deservedly fam'd a Panegyrick Such is that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or accomplishment of these and their foregoing Grandezza's by the ever blessed and renowned Act of Uniformity formed and cherished to this vigour by his Majesties Zeal to Gods Glory and the Churches Peace and happinesse In the quiet and undubitable fruition whereof and as the most certain and infallible Pillar and firm support of these his temporal Felicities and as the earnest glory of those eternal to come I leave our Gracious Soveraign as knowing nothing BETTER or GREATER can be said of HIM FINIS A Catalogue of some Books Printed for H. Brome at the Gun in Ivy-lane THe Alliance of Divine Officers exhibiting all the Liturgies of England since the Reformation by Hamon L'estrange in fol. Justice Revived or the whole Office of a Country Justice by E.W. Esq in 8. Dr. Browns Sepulchral Urns and Garden of Cyrus in 8 Two Essayes of Love and Marriage in 12. The Royal Exchange a Comedy in 4. by R. Brome Five new Playes by R. Brome never before printed in 8. A Treatise of Moderation by Mr. Gaule in 8. St. Boniventure's Soliloques in 4. Iews in America by Mr. Thorowgood in 4. All Mr. R. L'Estrange's Peices against Mr. Bagshaw and the Presbyterians Speed's Husbandry in 8. All the Songs of the Rump in 8. from 1640 to 1660. The Pourtracture of His sacred Majesty King Charles the Second from his birth 1630 till this present year 1661 being the whole story of his escape at Worcester his travels and troubles The Covenant discharged by John Sussell in 4. The compleat art of Water-drawing in 4. Mr. Boys his Translation the 6th book of Virgil in 4. Mr. Walwin's Sermon on the happy Return of King Charles the second A perfect Discovery of Witchcraft very profitable to be read of all sorts of people especially Judges of Assize before they passe sentence on condemned persons for witches in 4. A short view of the Lives of the Illustrious Princes Henry Duke of Gloucester and Mary Princess of Orange deceased by T. M. Esq in 8. Aeneas his Voyage from Troy to Italy an Essay upon the third Book of Virgil by J. Boys Esq in 8. Mr. Grenfields Sermon in behalf of the Loyal party Mr. Stones Sermon at St. Pauls October 20. 1661. The Harmony of the World in 8. Blood for Blood in 35 Tragical stories the five last being the sad product of our late Rebellion in 8. Sonâ—s and other Poems by A. Brome Gent. Trap on the Major Prophets c. in fol. A Discourse of all the Imperfections of Women in 8 Mr. Morton's Rule of Life in 8. A Geographical Dictionary of all the Towns and Cities in the World The Jovial Crew or Merry Beggars by R. Brome Gent.