DIURNAL OCCURRENCES, Truly Relating The most Remarkable Passages which have happened in both Houses of PARLIAMENT, and other parts of this KINGDOM, and elsewhere.  
From Monday the 28 of November, to Monday the fifth of December. 1642.  
By H. G.  
LONDON, Printed by Richard Herne.   


Monday, Novemb. 28.  
THis day there was bickering at Manchester by some of the Earl of Dareyes' followers, and the Townsmen; but the Malignants were repulsed with loss, the Parliament also having set forth a very gracious Order for the relief of that good Town and those parts against the attempts of Papists.  
Upon occasion of the former Letter intercepted as aforesaid was raised a rumour that the Prince of Orange and the King of Denmark in person would put to Sea this Winter, but there was no such matter.  
It was also reported that the said Prince of Orange with ten thousand soldiers intended to have surprised and plundered Amsterdam; but that when the soldiers perceived his purpose, none of them could be drawn against that Town.  
This day also came out an Order for the Lord Generals speedy falling down towards Oxford.  
There was committed to close prison this day Doctor Heywood the Rector of Saint Giles in the fields for preaching and printing seditious Sermons: he being an Arminian, and sometimes Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury.   

Tuesday, Novemb. 29.  
FRom Westchester this day arrived a Post here with tidings of the proceed of the Earl of Derby, who has levied all the Papists and Malignants in those parts. As also relating that there has lately been a victory in Ireland obtained against the Rebels.  
Abington in Berkshire was this day cruelly plundered by the Cavaliers. As also, a Town of good note in Surrey called Ockingham, which they rifled without mercy: the poor Inhabitants being enforced to forsake their dwellings.  
An Aviso from Calais testifies that Master larmin is very busy in making provision in France of ammunition and the like.  
The money lent upon the last Contribution was this day brought in to the Lord Maior, who does study daily for the advancement of the cause of the Commonwealth.  
To day were brought to Town some ten Cavaliers taken about Reading side by some of the garrison at Windsor.  
An Order came forth also that all soldiers in and about the City of London should repair to their Colours, the Lord General being instantly to advance towards His Majesty's Army.   

Wednesday, Novemb. 30.  
THis day from Excester we understood Sir Ralph Hopton and the Malignants in those parts are in much distress, haaving so lamentably plundered the Country, that it is unable any longer to sustain them. Some parties of the Earl of Newcastle, as Convoys to some wagons of ammunition sent from thence towards His Majesty, were valiantly set upon by Master Hothams' forces, and put into rout; the wagons with the ammunition being surprised to a very considerable value.  
This day both Houses celebrated their Fast very devoutly at Saint Margats Westminster.  
There were also some Barks taken from the coast of Norfolk coming from Dunkirk towards the North, their lading was men and ammunition.  
The King this day returned from Reading towards Oxford to provide for my Lord General's approach, who this day set forward with a lawful and courageous army, having order from the Parliament to pursue and apprehend the Cavaliers.  
This day also happened to our side a very memorable victory. Colonel Browne with his Dragoneers beating the Cavaliers out of Farnham-Castle in Surrey which they had fortified, taking fourscore of them prisoners, which he sent to Windfor Castle, thence to be conveyed to London.   

Thursday, Decemb. 1.  
TO day came forth an Order from the High Court of Parliament concerning the sequestering to the use of the Commonwealth the Earl of Newcastles estate. As also, all Rents and profits belonging to all Deans, prebend's, and the like.  
An Order also came forth for the fessing of those who had not yet contributed to the Commonwealth according to their estates; they being little better than Malignants, who in so great danger refuse to part with something out of their fortunes to serve the safety of the kingdom.  
Some of the Cavaliers taken at Farneham-Castle by Colonel Browne, this afternoon were brought up to the Town to the number of forty persons, and disposed of to several prisons.  
It is reported the King has with him fifty and odd good brass Ordnance. Lord turn his heart from his ungracious Counsellors.  
To day also came forth a Proclamation from His Majesty, forbidding his Cavaliers the plundering of any persons whatsoever under the pain of his displeasure, but it is conceived only a scarecrow, it being impossible to alter their inhuman dispositions.   

Friday, Decemb. 2.  
A Post from my Lord Fairefax this day verified that the Earl of Cumberland would deliver up the City of York upon the conditions which he had within enclosed, whether it will be received or no, is not yet known.  
The City of London still persists in their determination of maintaining the Regiments for pursuit of the Cavaliers, men being taken on in moorfield's in great numbers.  
This day towards Evening a ●…up was sent up the River laden with ammunition, and taken at Sea by the Earl of Warwick's ships.  
The king's Majesty has fortified Oxford, intending as it is credibly informed, to remain there all this Winter, though the Country cries out of his Cavaliers.  
This day also came forth a new Declaration from His Majesty, and the Parliaments answer thereunto, and Sir Poter K●lligrewes return from the King caused much and deep agitations in both Houses, It is hoped about accommodation. Drums beat up in the City and Suburbs for more supply for his Excellence the Earl of Essex, who is advanced as far as Windsor, the garrison there being in very good plight.   

Saturday, Decemb. 4.  
THis day came out an order from the high Court of Parliament, commanding all those who were interested in the collection of money, plate, and the like, to return in upon Monday next the account ot the said money and plate, with their names who refuse to contribute according to their abilities, that the truth of the said accounts be presented to the Earl of Manchester, the Lord Brooke, Lord Wharton, Lord Edward Howard, and some members of the lower house.  
This day was a great hnbub in Holborn at the Globe Tavern, the soldiers wanting their pay, as they pretended, would have pillaged the said Tavern, but the approaches of the trained band made them desist that enterpize; and then flocking about the Lord Brookes door, and some mutinous words being spoken, one of the soldiers was apprehended by Captain Harvie, who was there with his troop, but the rest promising to demean themselves more orderly, he was discharged, and the money was paid them by the right honourable, the Lord Brook his officers.  
This day was treaties in agitation about his Majesty's Answer to the Petition of both the houses, printed at Oxford, they being well inclined to peace, if it would please his Majesty in any indifferent way to confide in them and their Council.  
This day clandestinely was reprinted a Declaraion from Prince Rupert, wherein he strives to extenuate the foulness of his former cruelties, with many false calumnies on the right honourable Philip, Lord Wharton, but those Rodomantades cannot excuse the confirmed truth of his proceed. It was likewise rumoured for certain in Westminster Hall, that York was yesterday surrendered to the General, the Lord Fairfax.  
There was some sevenscore poor fellows, whom they term Cavaliers, brought up to town, bound in Carts, if the King have no better soldiers, we shall be sure of sudden victory.  
At Plymouth came in, at it was to day certified, three days since, a small vessel from Saint Molos, which being searched, in a Sailor's habit was found a servant of Master jarmines', directed with Letters to Sir Ralph Hopton, which Letters, with the said mssenger, are coming up to the Parliament.  
This day also came our a new Order from the right honourable, the high Court of Parliament, expressly commanding all their soldiers, to restrain from plundering; as also an Order for restitution of all such moneys and goods as had been formerly taken away from any man by plunder or pillage, with a strict command to all Majors and other Officers, to see the said Order put in practice.   

Sunday, Decemb. 5.  
THis day was a most excellent Sermon preached in Christ Church London, in the forenoon, the Minister much, and with many efficatious reasons, persuading the people to a liberal contribution towards the defence of the Commonwealth, which was very well approved of by the audience.  
A flying rumour was spread in the City, that Colonel Browne, who had taken Farnham Castle, was himself taken prisoner, but it was only raised by some malignants, to the dishonour of that valiant Gentleman.  
A Letter this day from Newcastle testifies, that the Earl and his Cavaliers are almost quite disheartened by their late ill successes, and in much fear, left the Scots on the one side, and my Lord Fairfax with the Yorshire forces on the other side should invade him, and so ruin his forces.  
It was likewise this day reported, that Sir Ralph Hopton is either dead, or dangerously sick, and that Sir Bevil Greenvill and the rest of the malignants in Cornwall, are determined to break up their army, being no longer able to continue them together for want of money and other provision.  
It was also reported this day by a Dutch Merchant of much credit, who arrived yesterday from Holland, that the Prince of Orange, with the best part of his forces, is withdrawn to Breda, which being his own town, and Barony by inheritance, he is resolved there to stand upon his guard, which hath given much distaste to the Lords, the States of the united Provinces. The cause of his discontent, as it is supposed, being deprived of his place of high Admiral of Holland which was done by the States, left he should, aid the malignants here against the high Court of Parliament.  
It was also informed that Richelen the great French Cardinal is for certain deceased at Fontanblean this week.  
FINIS.