The last great and BLOVDY FIGHT IN IRELAND ON Wednesday last, being the 29. of August, 1649. between the Marq. of Ormonds Forces, and the Lord governor Cromwels, upon his Lordships advance with his whole Army of Horse and Foot from the City of Dublin. WITH The particulars thereof, the manner of their engagement, the wounding of Lieut. Gen. Jones, and a List of the Officers and Souldiers, killed, wounded, and taken prisoners. ALSO, The Lord governor Cromwels Letter to the Parliament of England, and his Declaration and Resolution touching IRELAND. London, Printed for Robert Williamson, the 4. of September, 1649. C R central circle flanked by the English lion on the left and the Scottish unicorn on the right and containing the initials of King Charles, all of these figures enclosed within a rectangle flanked by angel on the left and right A GREAT FIGHT IN IRELAND Between The Lord governor Cromwels Forces, and the Mar. of Ormonds, upon the advance of the Parl. Army from the City of Dublin towards Droghedah, with a lift of the prisoners killed and taken. Right Honourable, UPon Wednesday last, being the 29. of August, the Lord governor cronwell( with his whole Army of horse and foot) took the field, he marched forth of the City with Trumpets sounding, Drums beating, and Colours flying; and about four miles from the City, they drew up into a body, where the most facile means were used by the Officers, for the safe marching and prefervation of the Souldiers, and after several speeches made by the Commanders in chief, at the head of each Troop and Company, in reference to the great work in hand, a selected party of horse were drawn forth, under the command of colonel Reynolds, who were to march three miles distance from the Van of the Army, for a more timely discovery of the enemy. After few hours, the whole Body drew off in a Regimentary way from the place of Randezvouz, and quartered all wednesday night about six miles distant from the City. The next morning the said Col. Reynolds( by Orders from the Lord governor cronwell) and Lieutenant Gen. Jones, advanced with one thousand of the choicest horse within five mites of Droghedah( where the chiefest strength of the enemy then lay) with a full resolution, to beat up the Out quarters of the marquis of Ormond; but by the vigilancy of his Scouts, our party were discovered, who soon gave the Capt. of the Guard notice of their near approach, and allarum'd the rest, in the parts adjacent; insomuch, that each man endeavoured to put himself in a readiness to receive our party, and accordingly body'd, which being done, both parties came within sight of each other; the Scouts met, and upon each firing wheeled off; at la●st, the Forlornes were drawn forth, who met each other upon a full career, but fired with great wisdom and moderation, and upon engagement disputed the place with most admired gallantry, which by reason of the sudden inflammation of such magnanimous Spirits, the Victory seemed dubious, each man striving for Conquest; till at last, both the bodies engaged, and after a most sharp and desperate encounter, the honour of the action fell to Lieut. Gen. Jones, and Colenell Reynolds, for after one hours dispute, the enemy wheeled, deserted engagement, and with what hast possible they could, made towards Drogheda, upon which dishonourable falling off, our horse fell in upon the Rear of them, killed many, and took divers prisoners, with the loss of 30. men. Of the Enemies side, it is said there fell three for one, which according to the ensuing List, are as followeth. A List of the prisoners killed wounded and taken in the last Engagement near Drogheda. Killed. Two Captains of Horse. One Lieutenant. Three Cornets. Seven Corporals. 200 Tooopers. Wounded and taken prisoners. mayor Butler, Nephew to the marquis of Ormond. mayor William Gerrard. Captain Dillon. Captain franklin. Captain Oneal. Cornet Fitz-James. Cornet Kembolt. Cornet Armstrong. corporal Williams, corporal Mackart, 80 Troopers. 200. horse, pistols & arms. In which conflict, some report Lieu. Gen. Jones to be wounded, but not mortal. Dublin 31. August, 1649. The Declaration of the Lord Governor cronwell in Ireland. WHereas God Almighty, in the abundance of his Mercy and goodness, hath been pleased from time to time to vouchsafe Preservation and deliverance unto this City from the rage and cruelty of a bloody Enemy, and in a more special manner to manifest his numerous Hrmy of Rebels encamped about this City; which continual mercies do justly call for a thankful acknowledgement of his gracious goodness, by a sincere and earnest endeavour, as well to maintain the honour of his most holy Name, as to oppose and take away such offences, being contrary and displeasing to his divine will: And yet notwithstanding, by the frequent practise of profane swearing, cursing and drunkenness, his holy name is daily dishonoured and blasphemed, to the scandal and grief of all good men, although the said offences are prohibited by the Law of God, the known Laws of this Land, and the known Articles of War, whereby wee have just cause to sear, that without a through Reformation of such sins, he may deservedly break off the continuance of his wonted loving kindness towards this place, and give us over to destruction. And for as much as it is a duty required at the hand of the Magistrate, who ought not to bear the sword invain, but to improve the power committed into his hand for the punishment, prevention of Offences; We therefore sadly taking the premises into consideration, and resolving that the said Offences be strictly proceeded against and punnisht according to the utmost severity and rigour of Law, do by this our Proclamation strictly charge and command, that as well the mayor of this City, and other Officers and Ministers of Justice in the same City, whom the same shall concern; As also that all Officers of the army do respectively cause the said Laws and articles to be put in execution against all such persons as shal offend against the same And we do further charge and command all Officers of the Army to be aiding and assisting to the said mayor of this city, and other the said Officers and Ministers of Justice therein, for the apprehending of all and every the sald Gffenders which shall, be members of the Army, and for the bringing of them before their proper Officers, whereby they may be severely punished according to the said Articles of War: And we do hereby declare our full resolution to punish the neglect and contempt of this our Proclamation with the severest punishment which by Law may be inflicted upon the contemners thereof. Signed, O. cronwell. Given at Dublin-Castle this 23. of August. 1649. By Letters further from Ireland thus: Sir, The strength of the marquis of Ormond is very great, his Army grows numerous, and resolved men for a field, being for the most part confident of success, notwithstanding their late defeat; the conjunction of the Lord Inchiquin, the Lord Ards, the Earl of Clanrickard, and the Earl of Castlehaven, are said to be at least twenty thousand horse and foot, our army not above twelve thousand, but resolved to fight them; in the interim, the Lord governor cronwell seriously weighing the great necessity of supplies both for men, money, and ammunition, hath sent a letter to the Parliament of England, for the speedy sending of them over; for in all probability, there will be work enough for them, by reason of the Countries coming in to the enemies assistance to oppose our Armies further march up into the Country; yet many of the English Inhabitants denies to yield obedience to the Marq. of Ormonds Summons, notwithstanding the rigor of the L. Moor,( governor of Tredagh against them, who hath declared his resolution to fight it out to the last man for Charles the I I, rather then to yield it to the power & obedience of the Parliament of England, but many are of opinion, that upon the Lord Governours approach near him, he will be of another mind. Imprimatur, T. J. FINIS.