Saturday, Novemb. 26.

THis day was intercepted a Gentleman comming from Gravesend in a paire of Oares with Letters, which were supposed to be sent from Colonell G [...] ­ring to some in the Kings Army, which discovered all the intentions of the Malignants beyond Seas against the High Court of Parliament, and the City of London. These Letters being read in both Houses were ordered to be printed, as also another Order to it annext, set forth by the Lord Maior for the raising thirty thousand pound toward the maintenance of the Army: which Letter and Order were commanded to be published in all Churches in and about the City of London, the Ministers being desired in consideration of the present dangers, to excite the people to the more liberall contribu­tion.

This day also the King at Reading received an Embassa­dor from the King of Denmarke, the Contents of whose Message is not knowne.

This day there was a rumor spread that the Earle of New-Castle was at the Heath five miles from Yorke overthrowne [Page 4] by the Generall the Lord Fairefax and Master Hotham, much of his Carriages being taken,

This day in the City of London dyed a souldier of certain hurts he had received from a Watch-man: The said souldier being one of those that against the order of Parliament plun­dred houses.

This day the House sate long, being in much debate con­cerning an accomodation with His Majesty, divers of the Lords being well inclined to peace, as the Earles of Pem­broke and Northumberland, none indeed being averse if His Majesty would hearken to their just Counsels.

This day was a treaty at Yorke between the Earle of Cum­berland and the Generall concerning the delivery of the Towne, but it suited to no effect.

There was some rumor of the Marquesse Harfords advan­cing out of South Wales towards Oxford, but it is altogether unconfirm'd.

Sunday, Novemb. 27.

THe Letter that came out of Holland together with my Lord Majors Order was read in the Churches about the City, the people blessing God for the discovery of those plots and mischievous imaginations against their Lives and Liberties, contributing very willingly towards the raising of the said thirty thousand pound, the Church-wardens recei­ving it to deliver to the Lord Maior.

An attempt was made by certaine Papists and Cavaliers for the surprisall of the good Towne of Kingston upon Hull; but they were discovered and delivered into safe custody till they suffer condigne punishment.

This afternoone there was a great huburb in Oxford, some Cavalier Schollers of lewd life, with some souldiers, ri­fling the house of one Alderman Nickeson, a very able man and a religious honest man, onely because he was a lover of the proceedings of Parliament, taking from him to [Page 5] the value of six hundred pound, as the good Gentleman now in this City testifies, the Serjeant of the Towne being there­fore a while in custody, but released by the tumultuous schol­lars.

Munday, Novemb. 28.

THis day came out an Order for the Lord Generals spee­dy falling downe 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 Chaplaine to the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Upon occasion of the former Letter intercepted as afore­said was raised a rumor that the Prince of Orange and the King of Denmarke 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 souldiers intended to have surpris'd and plun­dred Amsterdam; but that when the souldiers perceived his purpose, none of them could be drawn against that Towne.

This day also there was bickering at Manchester by some of the Earle of Darbyes followers, and the Townes-men; but the Malignants were repuls'd with losse, the Parliament also having set forth a very gracious Order for the reliefe of that good Towne and those parts against the attempts of Papists.

Tuesday, Novemb. 29.

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 Common-wealth.

To day were brought to Towne some ten Cavaliers taken about Reading side by some of the garrison at Windsor.

An Order came forth also that all souldiers in and about the City of London should repaire to their Colours, the Lord Generall being instantly to advance towards His Majesties Army.

[Page 6]From Westchester this day arriv'd a Post here with ty­dings of the proceedings of the Earle of Darby, who has le­vyed 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 Barkeshire was this day cruelly plundred by the Cavaliers. As also, a Towne of good note in Surrey cal­led Ockingham, which they rifled without mercy: the poore Inhabitants being inforced to forsake their dwellings.

An Aviso from Calice testifies that Master Iarmin is very busie in making provision in France of amunition and the like.

Wednesday, Novemb. 30.

THis day both Houses celebrated their Fast very devout­ly at Saint Margats Westminster.

This day also hapned to our side a very memorable victory. Colonell Browne with his Dragoneers beating the Cavaliers out of Farnham-Castle in Surrey which they had fortified, taking fourescore of them prisoners which he sent to Wind­sor Castle, thence to be conveyed to London.

This day from Excester we understood Sir Ralph Hopton and the Malignants in those parts are in much distresse, ha­ving so lamentably plundred the Countrey, that it is unable any longer to sustaine them. Some parties of the Earle of New-Castle, as Convoyes to some waggons of amunition sent from thence towards His Majesty, were valiantly set upon by Master Hothams forces, and put into rout; the wag­gons with the amunition being surpris'd to a very conside­rable value.

There were also some Barques taken from the coast of Norfolke comming from Dnnkirke towards the North, their lading was men and amunition.

The King this day returned from Reading towards Oxford to provide for my Lord Generals approach, who this day set forward with a lawfull and couragious army, having order from the Parliament to pursue and apprehend the Cavaliers.

Thursday, Decemb. 1.

TO day came forth a Proclamation from His Majesty, forbidding his Cavaliers the plundring of any persons whatsoever under the paine of his displeasure; but it is con­ceiv'd only a scar-crow, it being impossible to alter their in­humane dispositions.

To day also came forth an Order from the High Court of Parliament concerning the sequestring to the use of the common the Earle of New-Castles estate. As also, all Rents and profits belonging to all Deanes, Prebends, and the like.

An Order also came forth for the sessing of those who had not yet contributed to the Common-wealth according to their estates; they being little better then Malignants, who in so great danger refuse to part with something out of their fortunes to serve the safety of the kingdome.

Some of the Cavaliers were taken at Farneham-Castle by Colonell Browne this afternoone were brought up to the Towne to the number of forty persons, and disposed of to severall prisons.

It is reported the King has with him fifty and odde good a brasse Ordnance. Lord turne his heart from his ungraci­ous Counsellors.

Friday, Decemb. 2.

THis day came forth a new Declaration from His Maie­sty, and the Parliaments answer thereunto, and Sir Peter Killigrewes returne from the King caused much and deep agitations in both Houses.

It is hop'd about accomodation Drums beat up in the City and Suburbs for more supply, for his Excellence the Earle of Essex, who is advanced as far as Windsor, the garrison there being in very good plight.

A Post from my Lord Fairefax this day verified that the Earle of Cumberland would deliver up the City of Yorke [Page 8] upon the conditions which he had within inclosed, whether will be received or not is not yet knowne.

The City of London still persists in their determination of maintaining the Regiments for pursuite of the Cavaliers, men being taken on in Moore-fields in great numbers.

This day towards Evening a Ship was sent up the River laden with amunition, and taken at Sea by the Earle of War­wickes ships.

The Kings Majesty has fortified Oxford, intending as it is credibly informed, to remaine there all this Winter, though the Countrey cryes out of his Cavaliers.