THE Yearly Intelligencer; OR A PERFECT CHRONOLOGY: OF ALL The Battles, Sieges, Conflicts, Actions, Exploits, and all other Signal and Remarkable Passages, which have happened in the World. From September the 29th. 1671. to September the 29th. 1672. Collected by William Andrews, Student in ASTROLOGY. With Allowance. LONDON, Printed by E. Crouch, for T. Vere, at the Angel without Newgate. 1672. TO THE READER. Gentlemen, YOu have here presented unto public view, an Annual Chronology: or a Particular Account, in a Chronological way, of all the most material Actions and Passages, &c which have happened in most Parts of the World, for one whole Year last passed; which we hope will prove acceptable unto you. The work itself, I presume, may not only be useful and necessary, but also very delectable unto many; there being therein clearly set down, not only what public matters have happened in the said Year past, in His Majesty's Dominions: but also even in all, or most parts of the Inhabitable World: diligently Collected from the public Writings of others, and from such Informations as are unquestionable. What either through the Printers, or my own Inadvertency, hath therein happened Erroneous, we beseech you to pardon: Considering there are, and will be mistakes and defects in the best of Humane Actions: However, I have been as careful in my Collections as possible, and I hope the Printer and Corrector will be as careful in what belongs unto them, concerning it, in the Printing and Correcting thereof. If this present Chronology, shall find your kind acceptance, it may animate me hereafter (Deo permittente) to carry on from Year, to Year, the like for the future: And none shall more oblige me, than such, as shall for time to come, give me real and true Information, of any material matters, etc. which shall hereafter happen: warrantable for their entry. In the interim, I remain, Your very humble Servant. William Andrews. Radwinter, near Saffron-Walden in Essex, Octob. 31. 1672. ADVERTISEMENT. THe Letters N. S. in the several Columns of the Days of every Month, signify Stilo Novo, New Style, or the Foreign Account. THE Yearly Intelligencer; OR A PERFECT CHRONOLOGY: OF ALL The Battles, Sieges, Conflicts, Actions, Exploits, and all other Signal and Remarkable Passages, which have happened in the World. From September the 29th. 2671. to September the 29th. 1672. September. 1671 THeir Majesties dined at Sir John Hubbarts House at Bleching: after dinner his Majesty parted to Sir Robert Paston at Oxney: and her Majesty returned to Norwich. Sir George Waterman was chosen Lord Mayor of the City of London for the ensuing year; and Alderman Jonathan Dawes, and Alderman Robert Clayton, were sworn Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, Their Majesties dined at Sir Robert Paston at Oxney: after which his Majesty, together with his Royal Highness, parted thence to the Lord Townesends at Raynham, and arrived there at night, and her Majesty returned again to Norwich. Her 〈…〉 removed from the Lord Henry howard's at Norwich, for Enston, where her Majesty lodged this night. Doctor Henry Bridgeman, was in the Choir of the Cathedral Church of Chester, consecrated Bishop of Soder and Man. His Majesty parted from the Lord Townesends at Raynham, and arrived at Newmarket. Her Majesty parted from Enston, and arrived and lodged at Audley-end this night. His Majesty honoured the University and Town of Cambridge with his Royal presence, attended by many of the Nobility from Newmarket; conferred at Cambridge the Honour of Knighthood upon Charles Caesar Esq, Son of Sir Henry Caesar, and in the evening returned again to Newmarket. A sharp dispute happened about the Isles of Bayon, between the Swallow, a Merchantman, English built, Captain John Baddisson Commander, and an Algerine Pirate, in which the Captain was shot in the Cheek, his Boatswain, and two others killed, the Carpenter and fourteen more dangerously wounded: yet by the courage of the said Captain, the Vessel was saved from the Turks. Happened a most violent storm at Falmouth: in which some Vessels were lost, and many driven ashore. Certain news from Dublin, of the safe arrival of the Lord Berkely, (Lord Lieutenant of that Kingdom) there. Died in Childbed the Duchess d'Ossuna, N.S. wife to the Governor of Milan. October. The King of Danemark instituted a new Order of Knighthood, under the name of the dan Broge, (or the Danish Colours) and Created twenty four Knights, in remembrance of a great Battle given heretofore, by Woldemar the second King of Danemark, against the Swedes: upon the sight (as is said) of the Danish Colours displayed in the Heavens, etc. The Queen of Danemark was delivered of a young Prince. His Majesty and the Court returned to Whitehall from Newmarket. Arrived at Plymouth the flying Falcon of Amsterdam, from whence she went the first of January 1669. upon Discovery, the Master whereof affirmed, that he was 50. degrees Southward, that he made the main Land, and discovered two Islands in the South Sea: on which were men of an extraordinary Stature, being eleven foot in height and all hairy, that he sailed out and home 12900 Dutch leagues. Captain Baddisson with the Swallow arrived in the Downs. Was fought a Duel at the Hague at night by Torchlight, N.S. between the Heer vander Myle, and the Count de Warfuse, on the one side, and the Counts de Donah, two Brothers on the other, in which the Heer vander Myle was desperately wounded. Captain Baddisson came to London, and was presented to his Royal Highness, and by his Royal Highness to his Majesty, who was pleased to order him a gold Chain and Meddal, for his great valour and courage, in saving the Swallow from the Algerin Pirates. Sir Robert Southwell, his Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary to the Count de Montery, took leave of his Majesty, in order to his Journey to Brussels. Their Majesties dined at the Lord Mayor's Feast at Guildhall London, as also his Royal Highness, and his Highness' Prince Rupert, etc. where his Majesty, conferred the honour of Knighthood upon Jonathan Dawes, and Robert Clayton Esquires Sheriffs of the City. November. The State's General of the United Provinces, N.S. by a Placaet, forbade all persons whatsoever within the Territories of the seven Provinces, to import any French Wines, Vinegar, Canvas, Paper, or Chestnuts, etc. upon forfeiture of the same, etc. Being her Majesty's Birthday, was solemnised with the usual expressions of public joy. Died at Paris Julie Lucine d'Angeness, N.S. Duchess of Montansier, in the 64. year of her age. Was Married by a Proxy at Metz the Princess Palatine (daughter to the Elector Palatine) to the Duke of Orleans. N.S. Monsieur Lindenow Envoy for the King of Danemark, in an Audience, acquainted their Majesties with the Birth of the Prince of Danemark; and at the Lady William's House, in the Palace-yard Westminster (entertained several) of the Nobility, etc. at a very noble Supper, with other demonstrations of joy. Arrived at Brussels Sir Robert Southwell Envoy Extraordinary of his Majesty of Great Britain. N.S. Letters from Sir Edward Spragge dated September 30. N. S. in Algiers-Bay, signifying great disorders there: and an alteration of Government among those people. Sir Robert Southwell had Audience of the Count de Montery at Brussels. N.S. The Earl of Sunderland, his Majesty's Extraordinary Ambassador to the Crown of Spain, went to Dover in order to his journey for Spain. His Excellency Don Francisco de Melo, Ambassador from the Crown of Portugal, made his public entry at London. December. His Excellency Don Francisco de Melo, Ambassador from the Crown of Portugal, had his public Audience of their Majesties, and afterwards of his Royal Highness. Sir George Downing, his Majesty's Ambassador to the State's General of the United Provinces, began his journey for Holland. The City of Astracan was surrendered to the Commander in chief of the Czars' Forces. Died the Lady Katherine, his Royal Highness' youngest daughter, being about ten Months old. Was privately Interred in King Henry the 7th. Chappel. Died his Grace William Duke of Somerset, in the 20th. year of his age, leaving his Uncle, the Lord John Seymour Heir of his Honour and Estate. The new Church, now called Christ Church, near Paris Garden in Southwark, built by John Marshal late Inhabitant there, was Consecrated by the Right Reverend Father in God, the Bishop of Rochester. A Proclamation concerning St. Christopher's, relating to some matters there acted by Sir Charles Wheeler, touching the former Inhabitants, and Proprietors in that Island, etc. Certain news of an Agreement made by the Elector of Cologne and that City. Sir George Downing, his Majesty's Ambassador to the State's General of the United Provinces arrived at the Hague. N.S. january. Ralph Montague Esq was sworn one of his Majesty's most honourable privy Council, and took his place accordingly. Several accidents of fire happened at Venice, which did some considerable damage. Sir George Downing Ambassador from his Majesty of Great Britain, N.S. had his public Audience of the State's General of the United Provinces. Was appointed for the Interchanging of the Ratifications of the Treaty, N.S. between the Elector of Cologne and that City. A Proclamation for the calling home all Mariners, and Seafaring Men, out of the service of Foreign Princes and States, and prohibiting their entering thereinto for the future, without Licence first had and obtained. Certain news of the arrival of a very considerable body, both of Horse and Foot of the French Forces, in the Electorate of Cologne. Died the Right Reverend Father in God John Cousin, Lord Bishop of Durham, and Count Palatine there, in the 77. year of his age. A public fast was held in the United Provinces, by the command of the State's General, for the averting those evils, which seemed to threaten them from abroad. Certain news from Captain Hart, from aboard the Rupert Frigate in Aligant Road, of Sir Edward Spragges having concluded an honourable and advantageous Peace with Algiers. Mr. Joseph Williamson sworn Clerck of the Council in Ordinary, and his Majesty conferred on him the honour of Knighthood. February. The heart of the Princess de Conti, N.S. being embalmed and enclosed in a Box of Silver, was carried to the great Convent of the Carmelites, where it was received with the usual solemnities. Sir George Downing his Majesty's Ambassador at the Hague, arrived at Whitehall. Sent Prisoner to the Tower. The Empress of Germany was brought to Bed of a Daughter in the Morning, N.S. which was Christened in the Evening by the Pope's Nuncio, by the name of Maria, Anna, Apolonia, Josepha, Antonia, Scholastica. Was Consecrated in the Abbey of Westminster Doctor Guy Carleton Bishop of Bristol, by his Grace the Archbishop of York. His Majesty Constituted Sir Gilbert Gerrad Knight and Baronet, High Sheriff of the County Palatine of Durham, and appointed Sir Francis Goodrick Temporal Chancellor of the said County: to be Keeper of the Great Seal of the said Bishopric and County Palatine of Durham. Died Sir Thomas Ingram, at his house at Thistleworth. His Majesty made choice of Sir Robert Carr Knight and Baronet, to succeed Sir Thomas Ingram, as Chancellor of the County Palatine, and Duchy of Lancaster, and Keeper of the Seals of the same: who was thereupon sworn of his Majesty's most Honourable Privy Council, and took his place accordingly. The Marquis d' Astorgas, the new Vice Roy at Naples, N.S. took possession of that Government. Was put to death in Spain Don Jayme de castle Blanca, N.S. a Nobleman, Sentenced thereunto by the Royal Council there, for many enormous crimes, by him committed for 40. years together. Died at Vienna the young Imperial Princess. N.S. Died Thomas Lord Leigh in the 77. year of his Age, leaving his Grandchild Thomas now Lord Leigh, Heir to his Honour and Estate. The young Imperial Princess was privately Interred in the Capucins Church at Vienna. N.S. A fire at Amsterdam. N.S. The State's General of the united Provinces, conferred on his Highness the Prince of Orange, N.S. the Commander of Captain General, and Admiral of their Land and Sea Forces. His Highness the Prince of Orange, N.S. entertained the States of Holland at a very noble and splendid Feast, in the great Hall, where the said States usually assembled. The Count de Donah by a Court of Justice in Holland, N.S. sentenced to lose his Command, he had in the service of that State, and his goods within those Dominions to be confiscated, for killing in a Duel Monsieur vander Myle. His Majesty honoured the Reader of Lincolns-Inn Sir Francis Goodrick, with his presence at dinner, accompanied with his Royal Highness, and his Highness' Prince Rupert, conferred there the honour of Knighthood upon Mr. Pedley, and Mr. Stote, two former Readers there: as also upon Mr. James Butler, and Mr. Francis Dorrel, of the same Society. March. Died at St. Germane Madam Marie Therese of France, N.S. in the fifth year of her Age. His Majesty in Council declared and ordered, that it should be lawful for any of his Subjects, having a Pass from his Royal Highness the Duke of York, Lord High Admiral of England, etc. to Sail and Navigate their Ships with one third of their Seamen and Mariners, being Foreigners, without any hindrance or molestation, etc. A sharp Sea-fight began in the afternoon, between some of his Majesty's Frigates, nigh the Isle of Wight, and the Dutch Smirna Fleet, which continued till night. The fight began again, continued all day, in the evening five of the Dutch richest Merchant Men were taken, and their Ree Admiral boarded by Captain John Holmes in the Gloucester Frigate, who took her, which afterwards sunk in his possession. Captain de Haes, Admiral of this Dutch Smirna Fleet, was killed in this Engagement. His Majesty with the advice of his Privy Council, issued a Declaration for the maintaining of the Church of England, in its Doctrine, Discipline, and Government, as it is established, and for indulging of Non-conformists, and dissenting persons in matters of Religion. His Majesty in Council gave order for the publishing of his Declaration of War against the State's General of the United Provinces. And also ordered his Proclamation to be issued for a general fast, throughout this Kingdom, for the imploring the blessing of Almighty God, on his Majesty's Naval Forces, to be kept in London and Westminster, etc. on Wednesday the 27th of this Month, and throughout the rest of the Kingdom, on Wednesday after Easter week. Sir Edward Spragge, late Admiral of his Majesty's Fleet in the Mediterranean, arrived at Whitehall. The Marquis de Valparacio was shot at Madrid, N.S. by an unhappy accident, which fell out between the Carpenters of that place, and the Marquis' Gentlemen Difference arose at Brussels, between the Magistrates and the Commonalty, at a Meeting there of the Commonalty, N.S. called the nine Nations, about giving their consent for the raising of 300000 Florins more, etc. His Majesty accompanied with his Highness' Prince Rupert went to Chattam, whether his Royal Highness went before early this morning. In Essex, between 5 and 6. of the Clock after Noon, was seen to the Southward of the Sun, and at a pretty distance from him, an unusual appearance of a Rainbow colour, giving a light resembling that of the Sun, (which was then to be seen) which seemed to be a Mock-Sun, the fourth of this Month in the morning, 'twas seen before though not so plainly. The Heer Grotius Ambassador from the State's General of the United Provinces, N.S. had his last Audience of his most Christian Majesty at Versailles. 1672. News of the continuation of the great scarcity of Corn at Naples, Palermo, Zant, Cephalonia, and Corfu, etc. to the great distraction of those places, etc. and that at Is●hia, an Island lying about 150. miles from Naples, the Inhabitants had been several days without bread. The fast was solemnly kept in the Cities of London and West-minster. Arrived at Cologne the Count of Hohenfelt, N.S. with the Emperor's Ratification of the Treaty concluded by that Elector and that Town. War was proclaimed against the State's General of the United Provinces in London and West-minster. A Proclamation relating to Seamen and Mariners, having left their ordinary and usual places of abode, etc. Another Proclamation for calling home all persons of his Majesty's Subjects, living in the service, etc. of the State's General of the United Provinces. April. Died at Paris Madam Marguirette de Lorraine, N.S. Duchess Dowager of Orleans, in the 57 year of her Age. The Deputies of the States of Britain had Audience of his most Christian Majesty, N.S. about some matters relating to their Province. The body of the Duchess Dowager of Orleans, N.S. was conveyed to St. Dennis, where 'twas Interred with the usual solemnities. A Proclamation for the better cleansing of the streets in Westminster, and other adjacent places in the County of Middlesex. Was published at Paris the most Christian Kings Declaration of War against the State's General of the United Provinces. N.S. Monsieur Durant, a French Captain of Horse in the service of the States of Holland, N.S. was by their order taken into custody. Arrived at the Hague the Heer Meerman, N.S. Extraordinary Ambassador of the State's General of the United Provinces, to his Majesty of Great Britain. He made his report in the Assembly of the State's General, N.S. and afterwards in that of the Council of State. Was published a Manifesto of the Elector of Cologne, N.S. wherein he declared to be Neuter, during the war between his most Christian Majesty, and the State's General of the United Provinces. A Proclamation for recalling and making void all Protections whatsoever, before granted to any Seamen or Mariners, serving in any Merchant's Ships, etc. The Marquis del Fr●s●o Ambassador Extraordinary, from his most Catholic Majesty to his Majesty of Great Britain, made his public Entry at London. The Heer de Groot late Ambassador of the State's General of the United Provinces at the Court of France, N.S. arrived at the Hague. Happened an Earthquake at Venice, N.S. and at some other places, as at Rimini, Pesaro, Cesen, etc. where it appeared violent; especially at Rimini, where (as was reported) many of the Inhabitants were killed, and most of the Houses ruined, with one of the principal Churches, and the Bishop and Clergy of the Place, etc. killed in the same thereby. The Marquis del Fresno Ambassador Extraordinary from his most Catholic Majesty had his public Audience of their Majesties, and afterwards of his Royal Highness. The two Houses of Parliament met at Westminster, according to their former Prorogation of the 22. of April 1671. And further prorogued, in pursuance of his Majesty's Proclamation of the 22. of September last, till the 30. of October 1672. Was Created the right Honourable John Earl of Lauderdail, Duke of Lauderdale; Henry Lord Arlington, Earl of Arlington, and Viscount Thetford; Anthony Lord Ashly, Earl of Shaftsbury, and Baron Cooper, etc. and Sir Thomas Clifford, Baron Clifford of Chudleigh. The Right Honourable Henry, Marquis of Worcester, Arthur Earl of Essex, George Viscount Hallifax, were sworn of his Majesty's most honourable Privy Council, and took their places accordingly. His Grace the Duke of Lauderdail was Elected a Knight Companion of the most noble Order of the Garter. Died Sir Jonathan Dawes Sheriff and Alderman of the City of London, in the 46th. year of his Age. Proceeded the Funeral of the Right Reverend Father in God John Cousin, late Lord Bishop of Durham, from Sir Gilbert Gerrads House in the Pell Mell near Saint James, in order to the Interment of the said Bishop, at Bishops Auckland near Durham. Was published at Paris an Ordnance, N.S. granting six months time to all Subjects of the State's General of the United Provinces in France, to withdraw themselves and their effects with leave and liberty to Trade and Traffic during that time, but no longer. Mr. Montague Ambassador from his Majesty of Great Britain had his Audience of leave of their Majesties at St. Germane, N S. and Mr. Sidney Godolphin arrived at Paris from England, in quality of Envoy Extraordinary. His most Christian Majesty parted from St. Germane towards Nantevil, N.S. where he lodged this night. May. 1672 Sir Thomas Osborne Baronet, was sworn of His Majesty's most Honourable Privy Counsel, and took his place accordingly. News that the Count d'Estrees Vice-Admiral of France, was with the Squadron of French Ships arrived at St. Helen's in the Isle of Wight. There happened at Rimini so violent a storm, N.S. as to throw to the ground all the Houses the Earthquake, which had not long before happened there, had left standing. At Bologna and Ferrara most of their Vines were ruined, and their Corn blasted, to the undoing of those Inhabitants. Died at Madrid the Cardinal de Moncada, N.S. Duke of Montalto. His Majesty parted from Whitehall for Portsmouth, and his Royal Highness passed with his Majesty's Fleet by Dover westward, in order to a Conjunction with the French Squadron. Her Majesty parted from Whitehall towards Deal●. His most Christian Majesty arrived at Charle●o●, N.S. accompanied with the Duke of O●●●ans. The Dutch Fleet was riding in Dover road. His Majesty returned from Portsmouth to Whitehall. And her Majesty from Dover. A fire at Hamb●row, which beginning in a Merchants-House, in some hours divers considerable Houses, where thereby consumed. His most Christian Majesty caused a review to be made of his Forces at Charleroy. N.S. The Dutch Fleet stood for Calais, where it Anchored this night. His Majesty in Council ordered, etc. that the Act of Parliament made in the 12th. year of his Reign, for the encouraging and increasing of Shipping and Navigation, etc. should be suspended totally, etc. concerning or relating to any Ships or Vessels, their Masters or Mariners, their Guns, Furniture, Tackle, etc. or to any Goods or Commodities Imported or Exported to or for Norway, or the Baltic Sea. The Dutch Fleet was seen at the back of the Goodwin. The State's General of the United Provinces, published a Placaet, forbidding their own Subjects to Trade for England or France, from any Countries whatsoever, etc. as likewise all Strangers, though not inhabiting within the said United Provinces, to transport any Goods or Commodities out of their Territories, for the said Kingdoms, etc. The Dutch Fleet was plying too and again N. N. E. off the North Forelands'. His most Christian Majesty parted from Charleroy, N.S. accompanied with the Duke of Orleans, with all his Troops, who marched in three bodies, and lodged this night at Tongres. They continued their march towards Pirove, N.S. two leagues and a half from Tongres, where his said Majesty Encamped. The Viscount Turrenne arrived with his Forces at Luden. The most Christian King with his Army parted from Pirove, N S. and arrived at Bran●on. The Gloucester with ten of his Majesty's Frigates, came to an Anchor below the Gunfleet. Several broad sides were exchanged between the said Frigates and some Dutch Ships. His Royal Highness appeared with his Majesty's Fleet within fight of Dover. His most Christian Majesty at the head of his Troops marched to grand Hach, N.S. where they Encamped upon a large Plain. His Majesty of Great Britain commanded and ordered, that the Ships, Goods, and Marchandizes of the Subjects of the State's General of the United Provinces, seized in any of his Ports, before the Declaration of War, should be forth with set at liberty, etc. and that all Dutch Merchants, or others, who neither in their Persons or Goods were under this Detention, might freely departed this Kingdom, etc. A Releasement was also made by the State's General of the United Provinces, of all English and Scotch Vessels stopped in any of their Territories, before the said Declaration of War, etc. The French Army removed from Grand Hach, N. S. and marched to Frere. The Inhabitants of Ma●eyck persuaded to take in French Forces, in order to the fortifying thereof. Arrived at Tongues 80. Wagons laden with Corn, for the use of the French, bought up in the parts about Viset. His Royal Highness came with his Majesty's Fleet to an Anchor near the Falls. Sir Jonathan Dawes, Sheriff and Alderman of the City of London, was honourably Interred in Saint Katherine's Creed Church. His most Christian Majesty, etc. Encamped with his Army in the great Valley near Viset, N.S. all along and beyond the . His Majesty's Fleet under the Command of his Royal Highness, appeared at the North-sand head, standing Northwards. Those of his Majesty's Frigates, under the Command of Captain Coleman in the Gloucester, came to an Anchor in the Buoy of the Gunfleet. The Dutch Fleet after the return of their Squadron out of the River, weighed out of the Gunfleet and in the Evening appeared in sight of Alborough, and came to an Anchor within four or five leagues thereof. Maestricht almost blooked up by the French. His Majesty's Frigates under the Command of Captain Coleman, set Sail in order to a Conjunction with his Majesty's Fleet. His Majesty's Fleet under the Command of his Royal Highness, got sight of the Dutch Fleet, about eight leagues E. S. E. of the Gunfleet. His Majesty's Fleet under the command of his Royal Highness appeared this Evening, standing in for Southwould Bay, and came to an Anchor about four leagues thereof. The Sluices at Lillo were opened, N.S. and all the Polders set under water, as were likewise the Low-lands about Bergen-op-Zoom. A Proclamation, that it should be lawful to and for his Majesty's Subjects, as well Merchants as others, to set out Ships to Sea, and to carry on their Trade and Commerce, as fully, etc. as they could or might have done, if no restraint or embargo formerly had been made, etc. and that all passes and protections for Ships and Mariners formerly granted, should be in full force and effect. Arrived at Copenhagen his Grace the Duke of Richmond, N.S. Extraordinary Ambassador from his Majesty of Great Britain. A Bridge over the Rhyne was wholly finished, N.S. at or about Keysarwaert, where the French Army quickly after passed over. His most Christian Majesty and his whole Army decamped from Viset, N.S. and passing the over a Bridge of Boats, encamped about half a league from Viset aforesaid. The Bishop of Liege came to compliment his most Christian Majesty upon his arrival in those parts. N. S. A sudden and violent fire broke out in the house of a Tobacco and Strong-water seller, at the Iron gate near the Tower, doing considerable mischief. News that at Zant, Zeffalonia, and Corfu, the Inhabitants were in so great want of Corn, that several men did daily sell themselves to the Galleys, only to have a small sustenance for life. A sharp Sea-fight happened towards Southwould, Laytoff, etc. between his Majesty's Fleet, under the Command of his Royal Highness, and the Dutch, in which the Royal James was burnt. Died Sir John Trevor, one of his Majesty's principal Secreraries of State, and one of his most honourable Privy Council, in the forty seventh year of his Age. Being the great Anniversary of his Majesty's Birth and happy Restoration, was Celebrated at London, with great demonstrations of public joy, etc. a new Conduit of a noble and beautiful Structure being opened in the Stocks Market Place, near Lombard street, running Claret for divers hours, etc. erected at the sole charge of Sir Robert Viner, etc. 'Twas also Celebrated at Lyn, with great demonstrations of public joy. The Right Honourable Henry, Marquis of Worcester, the Earl of St. Alban, and the Earl of Bedford, were Elected Knights Companions of the most noble Order of the Garter. His most Christian Majesty having with his Army passed the Rhyne at Keyserweart, arrived at Holtzen, a small place not far from Nuis, where his Majesty was met by the Elector of Cologne. june. His most Christian Majesty with his Army marched towards Rhyneberg. Was honourably interred Sir John Trevor at St. bartholomew's in Smithfield. His Majesty's Fleet, under the command of his Royal Highness, came to an Anchor in Sole Bay. The Fleet weighed again and stood to Sea. The Duchess d'Enguine was brought to Bed of a Son at Saint Germans. N.S. His Grace the Duke of Lauderdale, by a Proxy, the right honourable Henry Marquis of Worcester, the Earl of St. Alban, and the Earl of Bedford, were installed at Windsor Knights of the most noble Order of the Garter. Was Interred in the Choir of Rochester Monsieur Rabiniere tres le Bos, Rear-admiral of the French Squadron, who died at Chattam of the wounds he had received in the late Engagement. Great troubles began to seize upon the people of the United Provinces, by the appearance of the French Armies, who Besieging Rhyneberg, Orsoy, Wesel, and Burick, were quickly possessed of them. Fell a violent Rain at Madrid with much Thunder, N.S. which broke down a part of the Tower of the Covent of the Holy Trinity; The Lightning scorched one of the Fathers, and killed three men without the Gates. Arrived a Bode or Messenger (at Harwich) of the State's General of the United Provinces, on his way to the Dutch Ambassador at London. Arrived at Edinbergh his Grace the Duke of Lauderdale, his Majesty's High Commissioner of Scotland. The body of the Earl of Sandwich was discovered floating on the Sea, by one of his Majesty's Ketches, and brought up to Harwich. His most Christian Majesties Armies appearing before Rees, quickly made that and Emmerick their own; as the Bishop of Munster did Doetechem, Groll, and Borkelo, after the taking of Rees and Emmerick the French proceeded to Skenkscance of the Rhyne, in order to a passing the River about Tolhuys. His Majesty gave order for the publishing of his Gracious Declaration, towards all such Subjects of the Low Countries, as should come into his Kingdom, etc. His Grace the Duke of Richmond, his Majesty's extraordinary Ambassador to the Crown of Deumark, made his public Entry at Copenhagen. A Proclamation, forewarning and straight commanding all his Majesty's Subjects, etc. not by writing or speaking, to utter or publish any false news or reports. At midnight her Majesty of France was brought to Bed of a young Prince. N.S. A solemn Procession at Paris, on occasion of his most Christian Majesties good success against the Dutch. N.S. A tumult at the Hague, the people throwing stones at the house of the Heer van Mombas. N.S. Bonfires at Paris, and other demonstrations of public joy, N.S. for the birth of the young Prince. The right honourable Henry, Earl of Arlington, elected a Knight Companion of the most noble order of the Garter. News that the French had passed the Rhyne into the Betuwe, that Utrecht had yielded to his most Christian Majesty, and that the French Troops were advanced as far as Amersford, and that the Bishop of Munster had taken Swoll and Breefort, the French Knotzenbergh, and that Culenbergh, Tiel, Buren, etc. had yielded to the French, that Ravestine was demolished by them, and that Scenckscance, and Arnhem were also taken, & that the common people began to be very rumultuous at Middlebourgh; and that at Amsterdam they were lately in danger of being plundered by the commonalty, and that the Country there abouts, as also at Dort, etc. was set under water for some leagues together, to hinder the approach of the French; as also at Rotterdam, Leyden, and Delf, that the common people were very unruly and tumultuous. The two young Counts Tillions two brothers, N.S. were Assassinated at Mons by seven or eight Spaniards, as they were coming out of the Church. The Trenches were opened before Daesburgh. N S. A great tumult at Dort amongst the Inhabitants, N.S. in which the people would have been killing and plundering their Burgemaster, and other chief Officers of the Town, had not the Lords presently declared his Highness the Prince of Orange their Governor and Stadtholder. His Grace the Duke of Bucks, the right honourable the Earl of Arlington, the Earl of Shaftsbury, and the Lord Clifford went to the Deputies of the State's General of the United Provinces at Hampton Court. Doesburgh yielded to the French. N.S. The Count Conningsmark, Ambassador Extraordinary from the Crown of Sweden, had Audience of his most Christian Majesty. The right honourable the Earl of Arlington, was at Windsor, by a Proxy, installed Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter. His Grace the Duke of Bucks, and the right honourable the Earl of Arlington, began their journey for Holland, as his Majesty's extraordinary Ambassadors and Plenipotentiaries. Their Excellencies parted in the Katherine and Henrietta Yachts from the Buoy in the North. His most Christian Majesty had advice of the taking of Deventer, N.S. and that Swoll, Campen, Elborough, Arderwick Hatten, Hasselt, and Ommen, etc. had yielded upon summons. His Majesty had an account of the taking also of the Forts of Voorne and St. Andre. His Grace the Duke of Bucks, and the right honourable the Earl of Arlington arrived at the Maes, Landed at Maesland Sluice, and in the evening arrived at the Hague. The Bishop of Strasburgh arrived at the French Camp, N.S. and had Audience of the most Christian King. The Bishop of Munster arrived there, N.S. had (after his Majesty had had some conference with him) a Cross of Diamonds, of very great value, presented unto him by his most Christian Majesty, and so returned to his Army. The Baron de Metemiche, Envoy from the Elector of Treves, had likewise Audience of the said King. And this night came news to his most Christian Majesty, of the surrender of Zutphen. His most Christian Majesty parted from Biloni towards Amerongen. N. S. His said Majesty arrived at Amerongen. N.S. The Sieur de Groot arrived in the French Camp with ample power, etc. from the State's General of the United Provinces. Died not far from Rome Cardinal Francisco Mancini, N.S. in the 66. year of his age, and 15th. of his Cardinalato. His Royal Highness with his Majesty's Fleet, came to an Anchor off of Harwich. Set Sail for the Coast of Holland. At Dort his Highness the Prince of Orange, N.S. by an Act was made Stadt-holder. His Majesty's Fleet in the evening appeared within six leagues of the Brill. july. The States of Holland concluded, that the perpetual Edict of their never admitting of a Stadt-holder, should cease, etc. Grave yielded to the French. The States of Zealand made his Highness the Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of that Province, etc. His Highness was also made Stadtholder of Holland quickly after, and declared Stadt-holder at Amsterdam. The body of the Earl of Sandwich, (which was taken up at Sea) was magnificently Interred in King Henry the 7th's Chapel, in the Vault on the North side of the Quire. Henry Coventry Esq sworn into the place of his Majesty's principal Secretary of State, in the room of Sir John Trevor deceased. Sworn also together with Sir Robert Long Knight and Baronet, of his Majesty's most honourable Privy Council, and took their places accordingly. Their Excellencies the Duke of Buckingham, and the Earl of Arlington, arrived at Utrecht from the Hague. Had their public Audience of his most Christian Majesty in his quarters in the Camp. Arrived at Utrecht the Viscount Hallifax, Envoy extraordinary from his Majesty of Great Britain. Had his Audience of the most Christian King in his Camp. N.S. Nimmegen taken by the French. The Commonalty at Rotterdam plundered the house of one of their Magistrates, and beat out the windows of another, and several Articles were presented by the Citizens to the Burgermasters and common Council of the same, etc. relating to the Prince of Orange. The Commission of Stadtholder, was delivered at the Hague to his Highness the Prince of Orange. N.S. His most Christian Majesty with his whole Army, N.S. decamped from Zeyst, and took his way towards Boisleduck by the way of Arnehem, Nimmegen, etc. leaving the Duke of Luxemburgh, with a considerable Force in the Province of Utrecht, which Province was now wholly possessed by the French. The French Army Encamped half a mile from Rhenen. N.S. Under the Walls of Arnehem. N.S. Happened at Venice a violent storm with Thunder and Hail, of an extraordinary bigness. N.S. His most Christian Majesty passed over with his Army at two or three several places of the Rhyne, N.S. and Encamped within half a league of Nimmegen. Covoerden surrendered to the Bishop of Munster. N.S. Arrived at Vienna the Prince d' Anhalt from Berlin, N.S. with full power to conclude a Treaty with the Emperor and the Elector of Brandenburg, for the defence of the Empire. Certain news of the continuation of the difference between the Duke of Savoy, and the States of Genova, a War being begun between them some time before. The Duke of Savoy's Troops, taking (or attempting upon) Pieué. A Vessel arrived at Harwich from his Majesty's Fleet, giving an account that the said Fleet was in a good condition upon the Coast of Holland, and that his Royal Highness was in perfect health. The Sieur Pelnitz arrived at the Hague, N.S. on the part of the Elector of Brandenburg. The English Ambassadors and Plenipotentiaries lodged at Nimmegen. His most Christian Majesty saw his Army pass the Waal, N.S. and than it marched to Grave. The Army reposed itself at Grave. N.S. The Army removed two leagues further, N.S. to a place called Boxtel. Crevecoeur taken by the French. The English Ambassadors and Plenipotentiaries, N.S. parted from the French Camp at Boxtel towards Antwerp, and lodged at Turnhault. They arrived at Antwerp. N.S. Was honourably Interred in the Parish Church of Bumstead of the Tower in Essex, that most accomplished and aged Gentleman, Sir Thomas Bendish Baronet, formerly for very many years together Ambassador in Turkey. Bommel surrendered to the French. N.S. His Majesty's Plenipotentiaries, the Duke of Bucks, the Earl of Arlington, and the Lord Viscount Hallifax returned to Whitehall. His Majesty conferred the honour of Knighthood upon Henry Ford Esq Secretary to the Earl of Essex, as likewise on Captain John Edgeworth. The Earl of Essex, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, began his journey towards that Kingdom. The Cambridge and Bristol Frigates, met the Dutch East-India Fleet, ten or twelve leagues to the Westward of Heylige Landt, where they hotly engaged them. A Proclamation that no person or persons whatsoever, should import, or cause to be imported into England, Wales, or Barwick upon Tweed, any kind or sort of Painted Earthen Wares, whatsoever, except those of China, and stone Bottles, and Jugs, etc. upon pain of being grieviously fined, etc. His most Christian Majesty parted from the Camp at Boxtel, N.S. for the Abbey of Postel, parted from thence towards Berningnen, proceeded to Lummen, where he lodged this night. The Sieur Mombas made his escape out of Prison at the Hague. N.S. Was brought to the Hague Prisoner from Dort, the Sieur de Wit, Ruwaert van Putten. News that Groningen was close Besieged by the Bishop of Munster. His most Christian Majesty returned to St. Germans. N.S. August. Was concluded the Treaty for the public security, N.S. and general Defence of the Empire. The Earl of Euston was married to the only Daughter of the Earl of Arlington. The Sieur Pelnitz, Envoy from the Elector of Brandenburg, N.S. took his leave of the State's General of the United Provinces, in order to his return home. Then Pensionary the Wit was in the Assembly of the States of Holland, N.S. endeavouring to clear himself of several matters whereof he stood accused. The Dutch Fleet Northward of the Maes. The Earl of Essex, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, arrived at Dunlary, and about three in the afternoon arrived at Dublin. Happened a great disturbance at Middleburgh, N.S. between the Magistrates and Burghers, etc. Te Deum was sung in the Churches at Genova, N.S. for the Victory their Forces had lately obtained over those of the Duke of Savoy at Castello Vecchio. Maestricht more than ever blocked up by the French, by their lying quartered round about it. Was exchanged with the French Ambassador at London, the Ratification of the Treaty concluded by his Majesty's late Plenipotentiaries in the French Camp, etc. The French passed on both sides the River, N.S. near the Fort of Navaigne, with a very considerable Army towards Maestricht, and quickly after as it were quite surrounded Maestricht, and drew a line of Circumvalation between on Raven's House, and a small Village called Scharen, to defend themselves against the Sallies of that Garrizon. News of Oneglia's surrender to the Genoveses. A Proclamation, touching half pence and farthings, etc. Great disorders at Delf. N.S. Mr. Cornelis de Wit, ancient Burghermaster of the Town of Dort, N.S. and Ruward of the Lands of Putten, was Sentenced by the Court of Holland and West-Friesland, to be banished out of those Provinces, and to lose all his Dignities and Employments possessed by him, etc. He and his Brother the Pensionary de Wit killed by the people at the Hague, in a most notorious manner, and their dead bodies hanged upon a Gallows by the heels, being used in such manner as scarce the like hath ever been heard off. Happened at Madrid in the Placa Mayor a very great fire, N.S. which in few hours burnt to the ground all the Pile of Buildings, called the Planadera, with many other dwellings, etc. containing as was supposed 2000 Families, whereof some were killed and burnt, and others hurt in quenching of the fire. Certain news that the Here de Groot was with drawn, etc. also that Sieur Mombas and he was at Cologne. A general Rendez-vous of the Imperial Forces at Egra in Bohemia, N.S. who quickly after marched from thence towards Halberstadt, in order to a Conjunction with the Brandenburg Forces, etc. Arrived there. Her Grace the Duchess of Monmouth, was brought to Bed of a Son. Several Articles were put up upon the Exchange at Amsterdam, N.S. of a menacing nature, and the people much dissatisfied, urging for a further reformation in the Magistracy, in imitation of Rotterdam and Delf. The Heer Fagel elected Pensionary of Holland. The Turks invade the Ukrain. Was beheaded in the Dutch Army Colonel d'Ossery, N.S. late Governor of Rhynebergh. The Turks take Cominiec. The Bishop of Munster raised his Siege at Groningen. The Dutch Fleet arrived again before Shoonevelt. The French Army, which had for some time been encamped before Maestricht, N.S. broke up from thence and marched towards the Rhyne. September. Colonel Zouteland Prisoner at the Hague, N. S. made his escape out of Prison, but was retaken. News that the Burghers at the Brill had displaced all their old Magistrates. Blockzeil retaken by the Dutch. Happened a Rencounter between the Duke of Luxemburgh's Forces, N.S. and the Dutch about Woerden. The Burghers at Delf drove their Magistrates from the Townhouse. N.S. The Bishop of Munster returned with his Forces into Westphalia. At Middleburgh the Shoulders under the command of Captain Soutland, N.S. came in an unruly manner to the States, demanding their Arrears. Charles Earl of Duncaster, his Grace the Duke of Monmouth's son was Christened by his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury. Poland much disturbed and alarmed at the approach of the Grand Seignours Forces, now having entered into those parts, acting vigorously against that Kingdom. A great disturbance at Amsterdam, N. S. where the Commonalty, would have been plundering Lieutenant Admiral de ruyter's House. Arrived at Genova Monsieur Gaumont, N.S. the French Envoy. He had private Audience of the Senate there, N.S. making some Propositions, in order to a Peace between that State and the Duke of Savoy. Monsieur Turenne passed the Rhyne about Wesel with his whole Army, N.S. in order to his attending the coming down of the Imperial and Brandenburg Forces. His Highness the Prince of Orange wrote a Letter unto the Burghers of Amsterdam, N.S. in order to their desire in their changing of their Magistrates. The Heer Kievit made Pensionary of Rotterdam, in the place of the Heer de Groot. Arrived at Halberstadt General Montecuculi, N.S. having left his Troops at Mulhausen. The Dutch Fleet off of Zealand, and many of their great Ships ordered to be laid up for this Winter. N. S. A great fire in Saint Bernard's Cloister at Antwerp. N.S. His Majesty ordered his Proclamation to be published for the proroguing of the Parliament, from October 30. to the 4th. of February next. His Royal Highness arrived at the Court from the Fleet. Certain news, that many of the Dutch great Ships and men of War were gone in. The Elector of Brandenburg took up his own Quarters in the English Monastery at Lambsping. N.S. Several Horse and Foot of the Brandenburg Forces arrived at Leeuwen. N.S. Count Montecuculi left the Brandenburg Court, and went to the Imperial Army. The Imperial Army passed by Eysenach, N.S. and took up their chief quarter at Herleshausen. They came to Heringen. N.S. To Kirckhassel a league from Heunfeldt. The Imperial and Brandenburg Troops at or about Heuxter, and made towards Francford. Five Felons were executed at Durham, one of whom John Usard, at the place of Execution, confessed he was in the plot in the year 1663. showing his hearty sorrow and penitence for the same. Was a sharp dispute at the Blesserbrugh, N.S. between Steenwick and Wolviga, between a party of the Dutch, and some French and Cologne Troops. Sir Robert Hanson was chosen to be Lord Mayor of the City of London, for the ensuing year. Pritchard and James Smith Esq sworn Sheriffs of London and Middlesex.