A Full RELATION OF The particulars and manner of the late great VICTORY obtained AGAINST JAMES marquis of Montrosse, In SCOTLAND. With a perfect List of the names of the Lords, Gentlemen, and chief Officers which were taken and slain in the fight. printer's device -- depiction of a thistle surmounted by a crown First printed at Edinburgh by Order from the Committee of Estates, and now reprinted at London by E. G. in the Old-baily. May 14. 1650. SIR, THe News from Scotland works strange effects in all people suitable to their principles. The old Cavaliers stand amazed to see the Scots stroke the King with one hand, and smite him with the other; and begin now to believe that if the entertainment of the Van be so rugged, the arrival of the Rear will not be safe. From Edinburgh we have intelligence, That it is credibly reported that their King is come to Caithnes, and yet the day before it was reported the Treaty was broken off. The great victory over Montrosse, and the manner of it, you will see by the enclosed, which is printed in Scotland by order from the Committee of Estates: and withal you may observe how much the Kirk and State owns L. Col Straughans' proceed by what they have done for him. They have given him 1000 li. English, and a Gold chain: and Hacket 1000 marks English, and Kiffin 50 li and to the party that engaged in the service three months' pay. The King's Standard in the fight was taken, wherein his head was drawn out to the life, cut off from the body, bleeding. Sir, I have no more at present, but remain, Your very humble servant, J. H. Berwick, May 8. 1650. A true Relation of the late great and happy Victory obtained by the blessing of God, upon the 27 of April 1650. against that Excommunicate and bloody Traitors, James Graham and his Complices, who had invaded this Kingdom. IT is a mercy never to be forgotten, that when the Lord might justly quarrel with a sinful Nation for their transgression, he poureth out his wrath on their enemies; and as the malice and rage of our adversaries is renewed against us, so are the Lords mercies much more manifested from year to year. It is much about this time the last year when our Commissioners were treating with his Majesty, that the enemy having gathered together, were broken in pieces by a handful of our forces: and now this year, after long preparations made in foreign Countries, the excommunicated Traitor James Graham, having landed some friend in Orkney, did about the tenth of April, in the midst of the Treaty with the King, coming to Caithnes in a hostile manner, to kill, plunder, and destroy after his wont manner. But the Lord out of his gracious and wonderful kindness, hath prevented his designs. Lieu Gen. David Lesley having appointed a Rendezvouz of our Forces at Brechen the 25 of April, did make all possible haste against the Enemy, marching 30 miles every day, and to put a stop to the enemies advance, he sent Lieu col. Straughan before him to command the Troops that were lying about Rosse and innerness. Upon Saturday April 27. the Enemy was quartered at Strachekell, in Rosse Lieu. col. Straughan with his own Troop, Col Montgomeries, Col. Kers, Lieu col. Hackets, and the Irish Troop were quartered about Kincairne, their number that were present being only about 230. The Officers being convened, and having considered the great scarcity of provisions for Horse, and that it was very probable, the Enemy's strength being of Foot, they would take the hills; upon the advance of more of our horse they concluded to fight that wicked crew with the Forces they had: But the Lord's day approaching, and the enemy being ten miles distant, they were in doubt whether to march towards them presently, or to delay till Monday, and so decline the hazard of engaging on the Lord's day: but this doubt was soon removed, for notice was presently brought that the enemy was marched from Strachekell to Corbisdell, six miles nearer to them: whereupon they forthwith drew up into three parties, the first consisting of near 100 horse, to be led one by Lt. col. Straughan: the second some more than 80, to be led on by Lt. col. Hacket; the third, about 40, to be led by Cap. Hutchinson, and 36 Musqueters of Lawyer's Regiment (which were occasionally upon the place) to be led on by Quartermaster Shaw. After prayer, by Master Gilbert Hall, whom the Commissioners of the General Assembly had appointed to attend these Troops, they marched about three of the clock in the after noon, towards the enemy, who were drawn up in a plain, near a hill of Scroggie Wood, To which upon the advance of our horse, they quickly retired, yet Lieut. Coll. Straughan, pursued them into the wood: And at the first charge made them all to run: The Lord did strike such a terror, into their hearts, as their most resolute Commanders had not the courage to lift up a hand to defend themselves, and our forces without opposition, did execution upon them for five or six miles, even till Sun set: there were killed ten of their best Commanders, most of their Officers taken, and 386 common soldiers, the number of the whole (as the prisoners informed was not above 1200, of all which there escaped not 100 but were either taken prisoners, killed or drowned in a River that was near the place: The chief Standard called the Kings, and four others are taken, What is become of that Traitor James Graham is not certain, but that horse which he rid upon, when the forces engaged, is taken: also his Coat with the Star, and his Sword-Belt was found in the field; the harm which our forces have got from the enemy is very little, blessed be the Lord, who covered their head in the day of battle: Lieut. Coll. Straughan received a shot upon his belly, but lighting upon the double of his Belt and Buffecoat, it did not pierce: one of our troopers, too forward by hastening after a boat, which carried two or three of the enemy over the River, was drowned, and two are wounded, which is all the loss; advertisements was sent that same night to all parts about, to apprehend all that escaped, but the account is not returned; the Gentlemen of the Shire of Rosse, were drawn together on the Hills, to engage against the enemy, if they had come that way, and were very ready to provide our Troops with supplies of all things necessary; for which they deserved to be remembered. The enemy left some small part of his forces in Caithnes, to keep some houses, and to raise forces in that Country, and sent some few to other places to bring them assistance; against whom the Lieut. Gen. hath sent such forces, as we trust shall speedily give a good account of them: It remains that we be truly thankful unto the Lord our God, for so seasonable and so complete a victory over so wicked and cruel an enemy; and that we look upon it as a pledge of greater mercies, which the Lord hath to bestow upon us, if he shall in his wisdom think fit, to put us to harder trials, in the defence of his Cause and Covenant. It is omitted in the Relation, that Capt. William Rosse, and Capt. John Rosse came up to the execution with 80. foot, chosen out of the Country forces, and did good service. A List of the Officers taken. Lord Frandrought. Gen, Major Hurry. Colonel Grace. Lieut. Coll. Stuart. Lieut. Coll. Hay, Brother to the Laird of Nachtow. Major Fleake. Capt. Mortimer. Ronte-Mast. Walloris. Peter Sense, Capt. of Dragoons. Capt. Warden. Capt. Anchinleck. Capt. Spotswood. Capt. Charters. Capt. Lawson. Capt. Lieut. Gustabus. Lieut. Verkim. Lieut. Andrew Glen. Lieut. Robert Tonch. Lieut. Ernestus Burham. Laurence van Luitenberg. Lieut. David Dromond. Lieut. William Rosse. Lieut. Dromond. Lieut. James. Dimi. Lieut. Alexander Stuart. Cor. Ralph Marley. Englishman. Cor. Hendrick Erlach. Cor. Daniel Beaich. Ensign Rob. Graham. Ensi. Adrian Ringwerch. Ensign Hans Boaz. Two quarter Masters. Six Sergeants. Fifteen Corporals. Two Trumpeters. 3. Drums. 386. Soldiers. Mr. Riddie. Mr. Meldrum. Ministers. A List of the Officers killed. Laird of Poury Ogilvy. Laird of Petfothels, Standard bearer younger. John Dougles Brother to the Earl of Morlow. Major Lille. Major Bicher. Capt. Stirling. Capt. Powel. Capt. Erskin. Capt. Swan. Cap. Garrie, and Lt. H●lme either killed or taken. Edinburgh, Printed by Evan Tyler, Printer to the Kings most Excellent Majesty, 1650.