A GREAT FIGHT Near Pendennis Castle in CORNWALL BETWEEN The Lord Hopton, and the Parliaments Forces, upon the landing of his men for the fetching in of provision; with the number killed and wounded on both sides. ALSO, Another bloody Fight at Sea, between a Squadron of the Prince's Fleet, and 18. Merchant's ships which were coming for London; with the particulars thereof, the number that were slain, two of the Enemy's ships sunk, and the rest chased to the Isle of Scilley. TOGETHER With several Propositions made by the General Council of the Army; and their Resolutions touching the Navy at Sea, and the Army in Ireland.  
Imprinted at London for R. W. 2. April, 1649.   

A Bloody FIGHT IN CORNWALL Between the Prince's Forces commanded by the Lord Hopton, and the Parliaments Forces, near Pendennis Castle, and a great Victory obtained at Sea.  
SIR,  
THe Lord Hopton with 20 Sail of ships, lies floating up and down the British Coast; insomuch that no ships can pass nor escape his fury; For, on Tuesday last a Fleet of Merchants sailing towards the Landsend, were set upon by the Hoptonians, who coming within shot of them gave them a broad side; but were answered with the like volley from them again; insomuch, that they came to a hot dispute, the fight continuing many hours, and after the exchange of several tokens from the Sons of Mars, the L. Hopton held off, refusing to fight any longer, and steered towards the Isle of Scilley; the famous ship called the Culpepper, & about 6 more chased them about 2 leagues, sunk three of them, the rest escaped: in this fight many were slain and wounded on both sides, and one of the Merchant's ships sunk also, above 100 Mariners sacrificing their lives in this engagement. The fight being ended, the Merchant's Fleet hoisted sail, & steerd toward the Landsend; which being done, the Lord Hopton put to Sea again, and (being thirsty of revenge) after few hours sail, he espied a prey, who with fury and rage made towards them, gave them a broad side, surrounded them (although 8 in number) insomuch that three of them were close beset, and several times ready to board; but by their undaunted courage and gallantry repulsed them, disputed the Onset, and were in a good way to have got safe from them, but a supply of more shipping coming afterwards from Scilley, joined with the first Squadron, who by their great potency and strength overpowred them boarded the ships, seized on all the goods and merchandise, tying every man back to back, shutting them under Decks, and carried them prisoners to the Isle of Scilley, where they now remain under the barbarous restraint of Sir George Carteret, the Governor; God in his due time restore them to liberty, and grant them patiense, in this their time of affliction.  
If speedy and timely supplies of shipping be not hastened forth, it is to be feared, they will become sole masters of the British Seas. Since their taking of the late prize, they have met with another Bristol ship, richly laden with cloth, which the Lord Hopton hath distributed amongst the seamen and soldiers. He is now sailed towards Milford Haven, but by the way, he struck in at a Creek near Pendennis, where he landed many of his men for the fetching in of provision, and other accommodation; but before they could faciliate and accomplish their Design, the Parliaments Forces at Pendennis having notice thereof, a considerable party of Horse and Foot were forthwith commanded out, who hastened to welcome their coming in, and endeavoured to get between them and the water, for the intercepting of their passage; but through the malignity of the Cornish-men their design was almost frustrated; for after few hours march they were discovered, and the Enemy in a posture to receive them, who upon their near approach saluted each other with the tokens of Mars, and after a hot conflict the Hoptonians retreated within command of their Ships, our men pursued, kiled 19 wounded many, and made good their retreat with the loss of 7 men. Their Ordnance did much retard our pursuit, by which means most of them got safe aboard having many Boats in readiness to receive them; otherwise few of them had escaped: some of the Land soldiers deserted them at their coming ashore, who say, That the Lord Hopton is commander in chief of that Squadron, and of all the Land forces thereunto belonging, and that his Colours (or Ensigns) are yellow, with black bulers in the midst, and on the top thereof, this Motto written in Characters of Gold, For Charles the second.  
SIR,  
We hear that the Prince of Wales is come to Helver sluice, accompanied by the prince of Orange, and many other Gentlemen of eminency, and after some conference between them, his Highness took his leave, and took shipping for Jersey, (as it is reported) who going aboard the Convertine, launched forth into the Ocean with a pleasant Gatle, the great Guns bidding Vale to his departure; there are gone with him the marquis of Newcastle, the Lord Culpepper, the Lord Wilmot, Major Gen. Massey, and many others; and from Jersey its said they are resolved for Ireland, where the Prince intends to set up his Standard against the parliament of England, evil Council prevail much: the ships who transported them from hence were all Men of war, being 8 in number, His Highness is very potent, and numerous in shipping, who seize and take several prizes at Sea, which doth much propagate their design; insomuch, that many English Factors, have solicited Him, desiring that speedy care may be taken for prevention thereof, and after some consultation with his Council in reference to the same, He declared, and promsied, That if the Merchants of the City of London would gather and advance the sum of 40000. l. for the maintenance of his Navy at Sea, the like should be prevented for the future; and to the end there might be free trading & commerce at Sea, He was resolved to send a message, to acquaint them with these his desires, etc. The Clergy are exceedingly enraged at the transactions in England, and do incite the people to desperate engagements for revenge of the Royal blood, and investing Charles the second in his Throne: But the States at a general council resolved, That proclamation should be made thorough out the United Provinces, That such Ministers as should hereafter preach either publicly or privately, any thing concerning State affairs, either in relation to the differences of England, Scotland, France, or elsewhere, or should hold any private correspondency from England, or elsewhere, as to that purpose should be forthwith banished. This Proclamation was proclaimed by Order from the States.  
Rotterdam 27 Martii, 1649.  
On the 26 of this instant we received intelligence that 21 English ships are lately seized on at Sea, by Pr. Rupert and his Associates; some of whom were of great value: the custom thereof, and the two the French took in the straits amounting to above 20000. l. Divers other ships have been also seized on near Rye, Hastings, and other places.  
On the 28. a great storm arose in the hearts of many throughout the Cities of London and West minster, occasioned by the apprehending of Lteut. col. Joh. Lilburn, Mr. Overton, and others, upon suspicion of being authors or dispersers of a book. entitled The second part of England's new Chains, lately printed and dispersed by those called Levellers: the House after many hour's debate thereupon, voted the said Book treasonable, pernicious and of dangerous consequence.  
Upon the apprehending of the aforesaid persons many jealousies arose in relation to a rising within the city for the rescuing of them from the power of the Soldiers; but their Guardiants conducted them safe to White Hall, and upon Thursday last the said Lieu. Col. Lilburn was brought before the Council of State sitting at Derby house, and upon his examination, declared, That he was a true and cordial lover of England's peace and freedom, that he would sacrifice his life for the preservation of the rights and liberties thereof, and that he would rather suffer a thousand tortures, then betray his trust, or desert his first principles and engagement. Some other of the Citizens were also examined, who gave very strange Answers, etc.  
The Parliament have debated the business of Ireland, and voted Lieu. Gen. Crumwell, Captain General of all the Forces which are to be expedited over for the reducement of that kingdom, and bringing of it to the obedience of Parl. He hath declared to the House his willingness and acceptance for this present expedion; and in order thereunto, several propositions were proposed and debated, a copy whereof followeth. 1 That such Reg. as go may have all their arrears audited, stated, & Debenters given. 2 That visible security be given for so much as shall appear due, and to be paid to any Trustee or friend with whom the Debenter shall be left. 3 That such of the army as undertake shall have their Arrears from the year 1645. first paid. 4 That ou● of the six score thousand l. per mensem, appointed for England and Ireland three months pay be carried over with those that go. 5 The private Soldier & non commission Officer to have two months pay of Arrears, and all Officers under Captains one month's pay. 6 That Bristol, Chester. Leverpool, Beumorris castle, the Isle of Anglesea, and Milford in South wales, be as Magazines for the Irish service. 7 That a sufficient number of ships be employed on the Irish Coast. 8. That a Court of Admiralty may be erected at Dublin to prevent their frequent coming into England to dispose of prizes. 9 The pay of the Officers and Soldiers to be according to the jeish establishment. 10. Provision to be made for maimed soldiers, and the widows and orphans of those slain. 11. The Parl. forces in Ireland and those now going over to be under one establishmen. 12 That 5000 Quarters of Bread and 200. tun of salt and 200 tun of cheese be transported with those that shall go over, etc.  
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