JOYFUL NEWS For the Citizens of LONDON From the Prince's Fleet at Sea; Wherein is communicated, the The full particulars of a great Victory obtained, the dispiersing of the Navy, and beating them into several Harbours; the taking of thirty ships and Frigates, two hundred pieces of Ordnance, and above four hundred prisoners. The rising of a new Army in Ireland, for Prince Charles consisting of twenty thousand and their Declaration and Letter sent to his Highness showing their present Resolution and Intentions. With the further proceed of the Prince, and the Scots, the preparations against England, and the buying of ten thousand Arms in Holland. Printed in the year Year, 1649. JOYFUL NEWS For the citizens of LONDON FROM The Prince's Fleet at Sea; Wherein is communicated, the great Victory obtained, the full particulars thereof, the dispiersing of the Navy, and forcing them in to several Harbours, etc. SIR, Upon a late dispute and engagement between the two Navyes at Sea, great was the resolution and gallantry on both sides; and for the space of many hours the Victory seemed doubtful; but in the heat of the Conflict, Divine providence proved a Banner to the Parliaments party, and Fortune so attended their several motions in their heroic achievements, that they soon became Victors over their insulting Enemies, and in a short space dispiersed that formidable Fleet, who for many months have lain raging upon the Neptune Seas, and forbed the two unfortunate Princes to take sanctuary in Harbours; so that now the citizens of London may receive comfort from the Ocean, and the Merchants and others proceed unanimously in free Trade and Commerce without fear or molestation; The faciliating whereof, may cause thousands to rejoice, and sing hallelujah, for the vanquishing of this potent Enemy; it being affirmed, that since our first engagement with them we have re taken above 30 ships and prizes, 200 pieces of Ordrance, and at least 400 prisoners. We hear that Prince Charles upon the 15 instant, with the Prince, and Princess royal about six of the clock in the morning went to Dort, so far the Queen of Bohemia, brought him on his way. The 11th of June the Electoresse of Brandenburg, went toward Cleave, by Vionen, Rhenea The 17th of June, Prince Charles went from Breda toward Brussels; where an Earl hath order to receive his highness. Therr is a Col. left in the Hague, who is to buy arms for ten thousand men. There passing a boat from England to Ostend, with divers English they were set upon by some English, who lie there and rove to get booty. The Passengers were in great fear at which one of them stood up, and said to the Pirates, I have lately broke out of New gate, being a prisoner for King Charles, and these are all my friends, therefore do them no harm? at which they cried, Vive la Roy, and bid them pass there should none of them be touched. They tell us that come from Edinburgh, that Scotland is quiet, and that the Parl. hath no enemy in arms, in any part of that Kingdom, which is sufficiently confirmed by the soldier's beginning to be unruly and unseparable concomitant to idleness, which hath been complained of by the Parl, and Ministers, which occasioned the Gen. Excellency, the E. of Levin, writ to the Lieu. Gen. that there might be a meeting of all the chief officers, for redress or all grievances, and for ordering matters, so that nothing might obstruct the work in hand: the particular which fercht in this Gen, was that there were English Cavaliers scattered up and down in the army, some whereof had entertainment, others shelter which actions it were necessary to remove, and retain only those who of them were honest Covenanters. There is displeasure taken, that letters between Newcastle and this place going for Scotland, were intercepted and opened, which is likely to procure the like, and is already threatened; displeasure is apt to catch: Dr. Sibbald the Physician, is discharged of his imprisonmen. upon the Fine of 500 Scotch marks, he saith let them take what they will, he will not recant his paper, and will rather choose to suffer the most ignominious death at the openest plece in Edinburgh. The Gent. that brought the letter from Parl. of England, of having neither countenance nor answer, nor is like to have if the deportment be evidence of respect to this nation, there's little if an answer should be returned, as it's unlikely, or not like to be sudden, it will be sent in all probability by messengers of their own. The Commis. are at last returned from their declared King and landed at Kirkaldy: the pure Royalists say that there is no agreement brought (whether with joy or sorrow these expressions are made appear not the Sages and knowing Divines seem cheerful and express that Scotland hath cause to bless God for the great condescension or so much compliance in their King, and this seems to be the more probable; yer some begin to think it may now be in their power to act or speak at least in favour of their friends in England. Berwick the 18 june 1649. SIR, THE Lord Louthian, and the rest of the Commissioners are returned from the young King, with a message and answer to the Proposals and Desires of the Parliament; wherein he declares, That he is willing to give his Condescensions to those things, which may stand with his honour and safety, and the liberty and freedom of his people, but doth wholly decline the taking of the Covenant, or to grant to what they last delivered in, saying, That for the establishing of the Presbyterian Government, the granting of a general Act of Oblivion, and the composing of all differences whatsoever unhappily sown and sprun up amongst his people, he will give his Royal assent thereunto and therefore requires them to hearken to him, and not to proceed no further in contest, He being assured, that he had friends enough amongst them, that would join with him, and endeavour the sacrificing of all that was near and dear unto them, for his just restitution, in restoring of him to his Throne and Dignity. After which, his Highness had a conference with the Lords of his privy Council, wherein he further remonstrated, That he conceived it requisite to decline sending over any forces into Scotland, until such time that the result of the Parliament was known touching his last Answer and Condescensions and not to hazard an engagement with the Parliament of England and the Army, under the conduct of the Lord General Fairfax and Lieut. Gen. Crumwell, till the next Spring At which Conference most of the Nobility seemed to rescent the same with great alacrity, declaring, That they did very well approve of his Highness' motion, and that it would prove very prejudicial to the advancement of his Cause, if they should engage before he be both powerful and potent. But indeed there is little probability of faciliating that Design; for we hear that their displaying of the Royal game at Sea hath quite broken the neck of their design at land, & that upon their losing of so many brave ships and prizes, many hundreds ashore have wholly deserted, and in stead of becoming masters at Sea, and become the slaves thereof; insomuch, that the coast is clear, and commerce free for the citizens of London, which otherwise might have been obstructed. Berwick 15. June. 1649. Postscript. Sir, Since the receipt of the last message from the young King, to the Parliament, in answer to their former Proposals and Desires, much time hath been spent in debate thereof, and after some Result thereupon, voted, That the said Concessions are unsatisfactory, and (in paat) very destructive and prejudicial to the peace of that Kingdom. The General Officers both of Horse and Foot, and the major part of the Soldiery, of the Scottish Army, have declared, That they will in no ways comply with the Royal party, for the establishing of Charles the second, until such time that he hath given full satisfaction to all interests whatsoever, in reference to the safety and preservation of their just Rights and Liberties; and to that end are resolved, to keep a fair correspondency with the Parliament and Army of England, for the prevention of future misery, and suppressing of all insurrections. Some of the Scots horse are advanced towards the borders of England, for the inlargment of their quarters, and easing the oppressed of that Nation. Yours, &c: There is news from Ulster of special note but the report goes several ways, which for more certanity a way is taking, some say 20000 have met together and declared for Ormond, others that they have reneved the Covenant, and upon a Declaration, showing upon what terms, they will join with Scotland or Ormond; and have agreed that a letter be sent to their King, telling him if he content not the Scots Kingdom, he is likely to lose Ireland. From the premises where no doubt there is a vein runs through those Island of the same metle, wherein, no doubt there is brimstone or Sulphur Plenty. Sir, Those who come accidentally out of Ireland for no letters are come from Dublin speak with confidence, that Owen Roe Oneal is joined wit some 500 Col. Monk had, and they are come from Dunâ—Źalk toward Dublin; to join with Col. jones and jointly to take the field against Ormond who is still buried with taking little Garrisons: wherein he is not long. The inclination of the Soldiery, being so great as to be courted out of them, and perticlarly that of Donade not many miles from Dublin, is delixered up by Major Smith as the reporter saith. Chester june 18. 1649. FINIS.