Numb. 36. THE Parliamentary Intelligencer, COMPRISING The Sum of foreign Intelligence, with the Affairs now in Agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland. For Information of the People. Published by Order. From Monday August 26. to Monday Septemb. 3. 1660. Westminster. THe Ambassador Extraordinary from Denmark, having been three days nobly entertained upon his majesty's account at Sir Abraham William's house in the Old-Palace-yard Westminster, was on Saturday last in the afternoon fetched thence to Whitehal, by divers Lords, with about 20. Coaches, where his Majesty under a rich Canopy of State; in the midst of the chief Nobility (his majesty's royal B●●d of Pensioners being placed along the Raules')▪ was pleased to give him Audience in the Banqueting-House. The Ambassadors Speech was in Latin, and chiefly imported 〈◊〉 Congratulation from the King of Denmark his Master, touching his majesty's happy Restauration to his Crown and Kingdoms, which was very well liked by his Majesty, who after a short yet affectionate Reply to the Ambassador, showed much of Royal favour to him and his Retinue, giving the chief of them his Royal hand to kiss. The Ambassador afterwards addressed to their highness' the Dukes of York and Gloucester, wishing a lasting settlement to both the Royal Families of England and Denmark. To which the Dukes likewise returned him a very affectionate answer, with expressions of their Respects and Friendship to his Majesty of Denmark. Which done, the Ambassador was conducted back by the before mentioned and other Lords, to Sir Abraham William's house, where he was magnificently entertained at Supper, and at night went to his own Lodgings, taken up for him in Bedford street. Riga in Liesland, July 10. The Duke of Courland having been magnificently treated by our Governor and Magistrates, departed hence the seventh of this month with all his Family and Retinue to go for Libaw; he was met and received by the way by a Captain, in the head of a Troop of 300 horse. Advertisements of Books newly Printed and Published. ☞ Veritas Inconcussa, or a most certain Truth ascertained, That King Charles the first was no man of Blood, but a Martyr for his People. By Fabian Philip's Esq. Sold by William Place at grays-inn-gate. The Bowels of Tender Mercy, Sealed in the everlasting Covenant: As also the Treasures of Grace, &c. By Mr. Obadiah Sedgwick The Drinking of the Bitter Cup: Or the hardest Lesson in Christ's School, learned and taught by himself, Passive Obedience, by John Bri●sley, Minister of the Gospel at Great Tarmouth. Both sold by Joseph Cranford at the Castle and lion in St. Paul's churchyard. The Beatitudes, or a Discourse upon part of Christ's Sermon on the M●unt. By Thomas Watson, Minister at St. Stevens Walbrook. Sold by Ralph Smith at the Bible in Cornhill, near the Old Exchange. Manaductio or a Leading of Children by the hand through the Principles of grammar by James Shirley. An Epistle written and presented to his Majesty by Arise Evans who yet liveth. Both sold by Richard Lownds at the White lion in Pauls-Church-Yard. His Grace the Duke of Albemarle &c. is by the special favour of His Majesty declared Lord lieutenant of the kingdom of Ireland. Elsenore, July 21. The Swedish forces are transported from this place almost day and night, and it is hoped, that before this night, they will be all gone. It is advertised from Breslaw in Silesia, that some Officers were there arrived out of Transylvania, having been but three days upon their journey, who relate, that all Transylvania except two places, had put themselves under the protection of the Great Turk, to enjoy their free exercise of religion under him, but the young Prince Ragotzi hath submitted himself to the Emperor's protection. Hull. His majesty having been pleased to Constitute the Lord Belasyse Lord Lieutenant of the East riding in Yorkshire, his Lordship summoned the country to appear before him at Beverley the 13. of this instant August, together with his Deputy-Lieutenants, Justices of the Peace, and chief Constables; where being met, they gave order for the raising the Trained B●n●s, being 3000. men, into three gallant Regiments, Commanded by Sir Francis Boynton, Sir John Hotham▪ and Mr. Wharton, as Colonels; and Sir Robert Hilliard Commands the Horse. These will all muster (in Bodies) before his Lordship within fifte●n days after their Harvest is over; the example whereof will be of great consequence to other Counties, towards the settlement of the Ancient Legal way of Trained Bands for the security of the Kingdom. From Argileshire in Scotland Aug. 13. 1660. Here is very much rejoicing at the Imprisonment of the Marquess of Argile: for though this Country bears his name, there are too many Families which he hath endeavoured to ●●ine; the woeful experience whereof will be evidenced by the Clandowgals, Clan Leans, Mac Donnals, and Mac Waughtons', besides the unnatural and unhuman usage of many hundred poor souls sent by him into the Island of Jura, where they all perished. Whether he hath practised murder, and taking possession, you will hear ere long: I assure you that thousands are glad of what is done, who, although you yet have not their hands in this Letter, yet neither hands nor hearts will be wanting to preserve his majesty's peace in Argileshire against all opposers whatsoever. Whitehall. His Majesty was pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood on Lieu. colonel John Jackson of Harraton in the County of Durham, as a present mark of his Royal favour for his loyal services and sufferings in the Wars. Westminster. Col. Francis Windham (who so nobly held out Dunster-castle for his Majesty) being lately chosen Burgess for Milburn Port in the county of Somerset, now sits in the House of Commons; and among all those hundreds of Members that fit there, not any hath served his Majesty with more fidelity and success than that Gentleman, especially at such times when others forsook him, and his Majesty had most need of friends, which we need not tell you was in his majesty's great and wonderful escape after the battle at Worcester. And since we mention escapes, we cannot forget the Noble and valiant Lord Inchequin, who on Friday last the 24. instant, came to London to finish his redemption from the Turkish slavery, where his Son is left as Pledge till his Ransom be accomplished. His Excell●ncy the Duke of Albemarle hath reinforced his late Order to the Commissary-general of the Musters and his Deputies, to take care that no Officers or Soldiers be mustered in any dead place, or any other way vacant. Edenbrough August 21. Major General Morgan (in pursuance of his excellency's Orders) with eight Companies of his Regiment, is removed from Haly-Rood house in Edenbrough (a place famous for the King of Scotland's wonted M●nsion) to Leith citadel: Lieut. Col. Joseph Wittar, his Lieut. Col. Commands Sterling Castle with two Companies of the Major general's Regiment. Orders are sent to seven Companies of Col. Daniels Regiment to march to air in place of Col. Robsons. Two Companies of Col. Daniels Regiment, and two of Col. Mau's are sent to St. Johnstons, Commanded by Lieut. Col. Richardson. And by this time I presume you desire to know how many Garrisons and strong Holds of Scotland are reserved in the possession of the English: which are, The citadel of Leith. The citadel of St. johnston's. The citadel of air. The citadel of Innerness. Sterling Castle. Dunbarton Castle. Dunstafnal Castle, and Dower Castle. The Earl of Glencarne now Lord Chancellor of Scotland is expected here at Edinburgh to morrow, and is to be attended hither very honourably, many persons of quality citizens and others to a very great number being already gone to meet him. To this news from Edinburgh we may add, that General Middleton is made his majesty's Commissioner. Lord Craford Lindsey Treasurer. Earl of Cassiles Justice General. Earl of Lauderdale principal Secretary of State. Sir John Fletcher his majesty's Advocate. Sir Archibald Primrose Clerk Register. Mr. Gilbert Stuart, lion King at Arms. Since those excepted out of the Act of Oblivion, who were committed to the Tower on Saturday last, having sat as Judges on his late Majesty, these following (who also were such Judges) are sent to the same place, viz. Sir Hardress Waller Col. James Temple Col. Scroop Col. George Fleetwood Alderman Tichborn Mr. Garland Mr. Heveningham Col. Owen Roe Col. Harvey Col. Potter Mr. maine Mr. Millington. His Majesty this day August 29. went to the Parliament and gave his Royal assent to these 5 Acts. viz. 1. An Act for Confirmation of Judicial Proceedings. 2. An Act for Restraining the taking of Excessive Usury. 3. An Act for a Perpetual Anniversary Thanksgiving on the twenty ninth day of May (the day of his majesty's Nativity and Restauration) 4. An Act of Free and General Pardon, indemnity and Oblivion. 5. An Act for a speedy Provision of Money to pay off and disband all the Forces of this Kingdom, both by sea and land, (commonly called, the Act for Poll-money.) At the passing of which Acts his Majesty made a most gracious Speech, which that none of his majesty's good Subjects may want the happiness to peruse, we here give you an exact copy. My Lords and Gentlemen of the House of Commons, I Have been here some times before with you, but never with more willingness, than I am at this time: And there then be few men in the Kingdom, who have longed more impatiently to have these Bills passed, than I have done to pass them; and I hope they will be the Foundation of much Security and Happiness to us all. I do very willingly pardon all that is pardoned by this Act of Indemnity, to that time which is mentioned in the Bill; nay, I will tell you, that from that time to this day, I will not use great severity, except in such cases where the malice is notorious, and the public Peace exceedingly concerned; but for the time to come, the same discretion and conscience which disposed me to the clemency I have expressed, which is most agreeable to My Nature, will oblige Me to all rigor and severity, how contrary soever it be to my Nature, towards those who shall not now acquiess, but continue to manifest their Sedition and dislike of the Government, either in action or words. And I must conjure you all (my Lords and Gentlemen) to concur with me in this just and necessary Severity; and that you will in your several Stations be so jealous of the public Peace, and of my particular honour, that you will cause exemplary Justice to be done upon those who are guilty of seditious Speeches or Writings, as well as those who break out into seditious Actions: And that you will believe those who delight in reproaching and traducing My Person, not to be well affected to You, and the public Peace. Never King valued himself more upon the affections of his People, than I do; nor do I know a better way to make myself sure of your affections, than by being just and kind to you all: And whilst I am so I pray let the world see that I am possessed of your affections. For your Pole-Bill, I do thank you as much as if the Money were to come into My Own Coffers; and wish with all my Heart, that it may amount to as great a sum as you reckon upon: If the work be well and orderly done, to which it is designed, I am sure I shall be the richer by it in the end; and upon My word, if I had wherewithal, I would myself help you, so much I desire the business done. I pray very earnestly, as fast as Money comes in, discharge that great burden of the Navy, and disband the Army as fast as you can; and till you can disband the rest, make a provision for their support. I do conjure you, as you love Me, let me not hear the noise of Free quarter, which will be imputed to my want of Care and Government, how innocent soever I am; and therefore be sure you prevent it. I am so confident of your affections, that I will not move you in any thing that immediately relates to myself, and yet I must tell you, I am not richer, that is, I have not so much money in my Purse, as when I came to you. The truth is, I have lived principally ever since upon what I brought with me, which was indeed your money; for you sent it to me, and I thank you for it. The weekly expense of the Navy, eats up all you have given me by the Bill of Tonnage and Poundage. Nor have I been able to give my Brothers one shilling since I came into England, nor to keep any Table in my House, but what I eat myself. And that which troubles me most, is, to see many of you come to Me to Whitehall, and to think that you must go somewhere else to seek your Dinner. I do not mention This to You, as any thing that troubles Me, do but take care of the public, and for what what is necessary for the peace and quiet of the Kingdom, and take your own time for My own particular, which I am sure you will provide for, with as much affection and franckness, as I can desire. Hi● M●j●sty, in memory of that great Service done to the Crown in the days of his Royal Father, as well as since his Majesty began his Reign, by that wise and most honourable Personage Thomas Earl of Southampton, hath made his Lordship, Lord High Treasurer of England. Books lately Printed and Published. THE LEAGUE illegal, Wherein the Solemn League and Covenant is seriously Examined, Scholastically and solidly Confuted; for the right informing of weak and tender conscience, and the undeceiving of the Erroneous. Wri●t●n long since in Prison by DANIEL FEATLY, D. D. never till now made known to the world. VOTIVA TABULA, or A Solemn Thanksgiving, offered up to God, the Mighty Protector of Kings, for the wonderful Protection and happy Restauration of ou● Gr●ci●us sovereign CHARLES the Second. Delivered in two Sermons, by ●ames Warwell, R●ctor of Boxford in Suffolk; and Dedicated to His MAJESTY. A SURVEY OF THE ROMAN Catholic DOCTRINE. 1. Of the worshipping of Saints and Angels. 2. Of the Invocation of Saints and Angels. 3. Of the worshipping of Images. 4. Of Justification by Works. 5. Of the merit of good Works. 6. Of Purgatory. 7. Of Real Presence. 8. Of Communion in one kind. Asserted in a late Book entitled Scripture Mistaken. written by M. Spencer a Jesuit. Answered by H. Ferne, D. D. Mast. of Trin. Col. in Cambridge, and one of H●s majesty's Chaplains in Ordina●y. All three sold at the Angel in Ivy-Lane. The White Robe: or The Surplice Vindicated, as a most ancient and decent ornament of the Ministry. Together with a Discourse on Psal. 45.7. wherein is proved, That Kings and no other can properly be said to be the Lord's anointed. Being several Sermons preached by the late Reverend Father in God Dr. Thomas W●stfield, Bishop of Bristol, and sometimes Preacher at S. Bartholomew the Great in London. Sold by Sam. Speed, at the Sign of the Printing Press in S Paul's churchyard. A Caveat against Seducers: As it was preached by R. Standfast, M. A. and Actor of Christ-Church in Bristol. whereunto are annexed the blindman's Meditations. By the same Author. Sold by H. Mortlock at the phoenix in S. Paul's Church yard. L' ESTRANGE His apology: with a short view of some late and remarkable Transactions, leading to the happy settlement of these Nations, under the Government of our Lawful and Gracious sovereign CHARLES the Second. Jews in America, Or, Probabilities that those Indians are Judaical, made more probable by some Additionals to the former Conjectures. By Thomas Thorowgood, S. T. B Norfolciensis. The Plague of Athens, which happened in the second year of the Peloponnesian, VVa● Made English by Tho. S●eat. All three sold by H. Broom at the Gun in Ivy-lane. ADVERTISEMENT. A New Post having been settled lately at Amsterdam for England, We are desired to give notice, That the long complaints and great prejudice Merchants sustained by the stow Transport of Letters between England and Holland, engaged Mr. Vander Heyden to take notice of their going round about by Antwerp, and that the Hamburgh and Italian Letters were twice as long upon the way as was needful Therefore on the 22. of June last, he began from Amsterdam to bring Letters to London in three or four days, and since from Hamborough in six, and from Italy in eleven days, which before was never practised, to the great satisfaction and contentment of the Merchants (who have already found the advantage of it▪ their Letters being come three of four weeks upon every Tuesday, and the last week upon the Monday) as by a general Certificate signed by many of them it appears; [Those only in the Hague, which is much wondered at, showing a dislike of that establishment and endeavouring to hinder it.] And whereas the German and Italian Letters us●d to lie at Antwerp three or four days before they began their so tedious passages, he hath taken care th●t from Amsterdam they go away immediately after receipt; and if the Merchants do 〈…〉, he will engage to send the said Letters twice a week. The said Vander Heyden ha●● t●eated with t●e postmaster General in England, who by his majesty's 〈…〉 hath agreed to that enterprise. The P●cqu●t-boat that carr●es his Letters go●th from Dover to Sluice every Saturday about three a clock in the afternoon, and takes in Passengers, for whom he hath all the ●onvenient accommodation. Having giv●n you this foregoing Advertisement in our last, We hear since 〈…〉 from Holland came to London 〈◊〉 the said n●w P●st, 〈…〉, and were ●ist●●but●d betimes next morning, to the great 〈…〉 of the Merchants, it having been calm all Sunday 〈◊〉 thing●, and the 〈…〉 hear likewise that tho●e of the 〈…〉, who at first opposed that se●●●ement are now ●om●ng in, beginning already to send their Letters that way. Venice, the 31 of July, 1660. We are informed by the last Letters from Candia, that the Turks had disembarked 400. horse, and 2000 Foot, to put them for a Garrison in Canea, intending to draw out the former Garrison to be employed somewhere else, by express orders from the Bashaw General of the Forces of this Kingdom: They have likewise caused 600. men to enter into Retimo, and reinforced the Garrisons of other place, which they hold in those parts, upon notice given them, that the Venetian Generalissimo Morosini, had resolved to lay siege to the beforementioned City of Canea, with so much the more hopes of a happy success, as our Forces have already seized on the Avenues, through which the Ottomans could receive any succour. The same Letters intimate, that the said Generalissimo was as yet at Cerigo, whence he had wrote to Prince Alme●ic, to hasten the joining of their forces, that so they might with the better resolution, execute the Enterprise agreed upon, for which all things were put in good order. By Letters from Dalmatia, we hear, that the Infidels in those parts were retired from Clin●, to repass the Mounts, bu● that he who commanded them, gave out, that the chief V●ster had ordered a party of those Forces which are in Transylvania, to go and besiege Cataro, which had obliged the Proveditor General Cornaro to use his best endeavours for securing that place against all attempts, although it be very probable, that this is only a device of the Turks, to h●nder the march of those Forces which this republic is a sending into Candia. Francfurt. 15. July. The Deputies of the Dukes of Ne●burg and Brunswick, are arrived in this City, where others more are expected to resolve either on a continuation or dissolution of the Assembly that is kept here, which the Emperor endeavoureth to remove to Ratisbone, in expectation of a general Diet of the Empire, which most part of the Princes of Germany wish for. Presbourg in Hungaria, July 29. It is confirmed by Letters, that the Count of Serin is retreated from before Canischa, not by order from the Emperor, as some Letters reported, but upon intimation given him, that 5000. Turks were upon their march, whom the General Ali Bashaw had drawn out of his Army to relieve the above mentioned place. We are likewise credibly informed, that the lurks are withdrawn from the Confines of Tearadin, notwithstanding they had above 6000. men before that place: and that the Palatin of Hungaria marched towards those parts with ten thousand men, to reinforce the Garrison. We hear, that Prince Barchai is carefully kept in the Turkish Army, and that the General hath order not to release him, till he hath restored those ●/500 florins which he levied upon the States of Transylvania. Warsovia in Poland, Aug. 1. We are advertised here▪ that their Majesties of Poland arrived on the 26th. last past at Cassimiers, and that they were expected at Leopolis on the 12. of this month: A courier from the Polish Army hath lately brought news to the Court of a second defeat given to the Muscovites in Ukraine by the Lord Potozky, field-marshal of Lithuania; reporting moreover, that the Tartar Cham had pursued the Muscovites as far as Kiow, and pressed the King of Poland to cause his Canon and Infantry to march on to attaque these people together with the Rebellious Cossacks, who have taken their shelter in divers strong places, not daring to keep the field any longer. We hear likewise, that Ours have made themselves masters of Korno, one of the strongest places in Lithuania, lying betwixt the Rivers of Niemen and Vitia, as also of Grodna, situated on the first of the before mentioned Rivers, having put fire to the Castle, to chase the Muscovites thence; and lastly of the Mount of Lisegura from which they easily batter the Castle of Vilna, which the Muscovites defend with much obstinacy. In the mean time the Polonian General CZarnecky, that he may not want action, sends constantly Parties abroad, who make their excursions as far as Smolersko without the least opposition; and so soon as he receiveth those Troops, his Majesty giveth him hopes of, he resolveth to enter Muscovia, where, it is believed, he will not meet with much resistance, if General Lubomirsky take his march (for which he prepareth himself) towards Kiow, there to make a diversion. From Bremen the 5th. of August. Those jealousies which this City conceived, touching some design the Swedes should have against its privileges, are now most ceased, upon notice given from Stockholm, that the Government there had declared exactly to observe what was agreed on in the year 1654. betwixt the Crown of Sweden and this City, by the interposition of the state's General of the united Provinces▪ and it is said that the people of Bremen are so far from having any thoughts of war, that they have rather declared an extraordinary joyfulness for the peace, and the restoring of a good understanding between the two Northern Crowns, and the state's General of the United Provinces. Edinbrough, Aug. 25. 1660. On wednesday the 22. of August, the Earl of Glencairn, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, came into this City honourably attended by about 1000 Horse. The Major General, colonel Daniel, and colonel Disne the English Commissioners, with several Field-Officers, and two Troops of the Major general's Regiment of Horse, went to Massleborough to meet his Lordship, and attended him thence to the House designed for his Lordship in this C●ty. At his coming in to Edinburgh, the Earl of W●nton●ode on his right hand, and Major General Morgan on his left: He was guarded from the Water-gate to the Nether-Bow, by the Major general's Regiment of Foot. The Lord Chancellor being come, the Committee of three Estates (according to the late Proclamation) sat on Thursday, Aug. 23. and information being given of some Remonstrating Ministers that were at Robert Symson, the Collectors house; Orders were sent to Captain Newman in Edinborough Castle, to command thence 20. Musquetiers to Symson's house, who found the Ministers subscribing a Paper tending to the disturbance of this Kingdom. The Ministers were carried Prisoners to Edinborough Castle: Their names are Mr. James Guthrie, Minister of Sterling. Mr. Robert Trayle, Ministers of Edinborough. Mr. John striuling, Ministers of Edinborough. Mr. Alexander Moncreif, Minister of Sc●oney. Mr. John Semple, Minister of Carffern. Mr. Thomas Ramsey, Minister of Foulden. Mr. Gilbert Hall, Minister of Kirkliston. Mr. John Scot, Minister at Ornham. Mr. George Nairne, Minister at Brunt Island. Mr. John Murray, Minister of Maffin Parish. James Kirk, Laird of Soudaywell. Whereupon the Lord Chancellor with the Committee of the Th●●e Estates, the very next day set forth this following Proclamation. GOD Save the KING. A Proclamation by the Committee of Estates convened by His majesty's special Authority, against unlawful Meetings and seditious Papers. At Edinburgh, August 24. 1660. THe Committee of Estates in obedience to His majesty's Proclamation being met, and taking to their serious consideration the goodness of God, who in his great mercy hath restored the King's Majesty to the Exercise of His Royal Gove●nment; And withal, considering His majesty's great care of, and affection to this His majesty's Ancient Kingdom of Scotland, in Calling and authorising the said Committee of Estates to Meet; And they finding it their duty to prevent all unlawful Meetings, which may tend to the prejudice of His majesty's Service, or may again involve His majesty's good Subjects into new Troubles; Have thought it fit in His majesty's Name and Authority, to prohibit. And by these Presents do prohibit and discharge all unlawful and unwarrantable Meetings or Conventicles in any place within this His majesty's Kingdom of Scotland, without His majesty's special Authority; And likewise all seditious Petitions and Remonstrances, under what pretence s● ever which may tend to the disturbance of the Peace of this Kingdom, or alienating and debauching the affections of His majesty's Subjects from their due obedience to His majesty's lawful Authority, and that under all highest pai●s. And for this effect, appoints all Sheriffs of Shires, and Magistrates of Burghs to be careful within their respective Bounds, that no such pernicious and dangerous meetings be permitted, but that they be timeously prevented, hindered, made known and discovered to the Committee of Estates. And ordain these presents to be forthwith Printed, and Published at the Mercat cross of Edinburgh, and the Head Burghs of the respective Shires within this Kingdom, that none pretend ignorance hereof. Signed in the Name, and by Warrant of the Committee of Estates. GLENCARNE chancellor. I. P. D. Com. After which was set forth another Proclamation commanding that no Disorders or insolences be committed by any person whatever within this Kingdom upon any of the English Nation, under all highest pain, after which they adjourned till Tuesday following. White-Hall. His Majesty was graciously pleased to confer the Honour of knighthood upon Herbert Perrot, Esquire, a worthy Member of the House of Commons, serving in Parliament for the burrow of We●bly, in the County of Herreford. On Thursday last that accomplished Personage George Earl of Bristol, entertained His Majesty at his own house with a Supper, with whom was Their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of York and Gloucester, attended by the Marquess of Ormond, and other Persons of Honour. On Friday the Lords had a Conference with the Commons, wherein Their Lordships acquainted the Commons with His majesty's Message for an Adjournment from the eighth of September to the sixth of November next. London, Printed by John Macock, and Tho. Newcombe, 1660.