Attested and Confirmed by several Persons of known Worth & Integrity.

GReat and Boundless is the Power of the All-Wise and Omnipotent God; who, by his Eternal Word, from Chaos Rude and Wild, first raised this Glorious Fa­brick of the Universal World; and so with equal Poise, disposed the Warring Elements into their Proper Places of Abode: Yet when he pleases, can let loose their Reins, and Routing Fires, permit to rend the Watery Fleeces of the Skyes, Black Clouds involving Rapid Whirlwinds, and Destructive [Page 2]Flame, command as Heralds out, for to make known the Ter­ror of his Might. Winged Lightning, and Red Thunder-bolts declare his Power through the wide Arch of Heavens Glittering Canopy; whil'st loud Storms and Tempests, mix with Prodi­gies and Portents, (those Harbengers, and Fore-running Omens of some ill Event:) Two of which lately happening in this Brittish-Isle, we here shall give the Reader a Relation of, variously, both in Earth and Air, those Specious Elements.

But first, upon the Tenth of this Instant June, several People being abroad for Recreations sake, or as Occasions otherwise re­quired, at a Place called Wetherby, in the County of York between Six and Seven in the Evening, it being very Fair, and all the Skies serene; when, on a suddain, (to the Admiration of the Observers) Black Clouds drove furiously on before, South-Western-Winds obscured the Sun's bright Face, and spread them­selves over Heavens Crystal-Arch: So that, such Darkness strait involved the Earth, as many times is usual in some Great E­clipse; the which made many stand amazed at the suddain Al­teration. When lo, the opening Clouds from their black Bo­soms, sent out Prodigious Flashes of Aetherial Fire, and Thun­ders loud, with Storms of Hail or Rain, exceeding Great; the which no sooner ended, but the Black Clouds drew off, and a Cloud more Bright appeared, yet Dusky; and from either side of it, strange Flashes, without Thunder, came. And, as the People (who were then Spectatours) do affirm, Appearances of several Shapes, were seen for to wave in and out; whil'st it still Thundred from the North-West, in equal Distances, and ren­ding Motions, seldom seen. This had not continued past half an Hour, but from the Breaking Cloud, (to the great Con­sternation of all present) a swift Gust of Fire descended; or more properly, a Whirlwind of Flame, much like a Sheet, or lit­tle Cloud, which with head-long force, fell a considerable way. Then turning a-slant, it took off the Top of a Large Oak, con­taining almost (if not altogether) one Load of Wood; and, like a Hurricane, drove it before it through the Air, with rapid Fury, till it came to Esquire Belbye's Wood, at a great Distance whence it grew, and near to Wetherby; where entering, it forced off Branches, Arms, and Tops of Trees, so large, as struck all with Admiration, who have since [...]. And passing then into his Orchard, the Tempest [...] aptly, Hurricane) broke several young Trees, gro [...] House, shattered the Corner of his Hall, blew [...], and [Page 3]broke the Windows. So that, the like Gust, or Whirl-wind of Tempestuous Fire, has never been heard of in these Parts before; so Great, so Strange, and so Amazing.

The Top of the Tree first blown off, lies now at the Place where it fell, for all Spectatours to behold; and not in vain: For Hundreds, in these Parts, have vouchsafed to come, and view the Wonder, and those none of the meanest Rank. And it is adjudged by some, to be now almost a Mile from the Trunck or Body, from whence it was first taken; that being also shattered, singed, and a strong Scent of Brim-Stone still remaining on it.

If any one question the Truth of This, they may repair for farther Satisfaction, to Mr. Zacariah Thorp, at Mr. Wittherels, in Charter-House-Lane, London; and there receive an Ample Testi­ny of the Truth of what has happened; or to Cornelius Thorp, li­ving in the Town before-mentioned, where this Hap befell. Attested likewise there, by many Hundreds.

Veritas Laudatur & Alget.

And now, to divertise my Reader, and satisfie his or her far­ther Curiosity, I shall give them an Account of a Portent less dreadful, though perhaps, more wonderful and amazing, as sel­domer happening; for I must declare (to take off the suspition of that Ill any may conceive, or vainly prognosticate unto themselves) that these kind of Hurricans or tempests of Collateral Winds, are very common in the Western parts of the World; as Virginia, Guin­nia, Barbadoes, and other places; though seldom in the North.

But to our ensuing Discourse, or second Wonder, so great and Monstrous a Birth, not happening in the Memory of Man, viz, A Child lately Born at a Certain Village called Ill-Brewers, in the County of Somerset; so prodigiously strange (beyond the ordinary Course of Natures handy-work) that all present (at its first ap­pearance) started back, and stood amazed with admiration, to behold such an unexpected sight: For on the 19th. of May last past, from the Mothers Womb, big with the Monstrous Birth, by Art and Natures Kind assistance, Sprung a Female Child, or two Chil­dren joyned together by the bodies, side to side. Heaven and Providence so ordering, no doubt, In the dark Cells of Generati­on; for from the united body, grew two necks; and on each, a Head proportionable, adorn'd with all things suitable; as Noses, Eyes, Ears, Mouths and Tongues, as if it had been two divided births. From out the Shoulders, on each side, grow a Brace of Arms, with Fingers and Thumbs proportionable, all plyable, [Page 4]and fit for Use; so dexterously fixed or grafted on, as any can Ima­gine or conceive: The body seeming but as one, two Nipples where the breasts should rise, and but one row of Ribs on either side; one falling Crease, or vally between, the belly likewise seems but one, and to one navel sutes; yet a Seem apears, as if mutually joyned; the Privities and Orifice, or Fundaments, for Vent or Evacuation, are distinct; and from the Huckles grow, on either side the Neck, two Legs, with Joynts, and all things answering in proportion, just and equal lengths; with Feet and Toes well fixed: So curious was Dame Nature, to let nothing fail, that might conduce to make her Wonder great, and most admirable. The father of this double Infant, Is named Herring, A Laborious man and of mean rank; but of an honest Demean, and good repute. His Wife before this, having born him several Children, to the number of five. When this Child was born, (according to the report of the Midwife, and several other good Women, assisting at the Labour) the two In­nermost Armes were twined about the different necks, the two heads seldom apply, their Mouthes to the Brests; but suck divided, and when one sucks, the other often weeps.

A Day, or Two after the Delivery, the Parents were advised by several, to have the Child (or Children so united) to be baptized; the which, (according to the ceremony of the Church) was performed, with Godfather and Godmothers; naming them Priscilla, and Aqvilla. After which, being tenderly looked to, they gathered strength, and now look lively, brisk, and well, being likely to continue: And it is designed, if they live, that they shall be brought to London, there to be exposed to View, for the farther satisfaction of the curious, or the unbelieving; whose faith can reach no farther, than their eyes can see. The house where this Monstrous Birth of Nature was produced, Is next adjoyning to Justice Waldens, Esq; in the Town and County aforesaid.

This is attested by many Persons of worth and Good repute. But especially, by Mr. Thomas Warren, an Apothecary, living in Lau­rence-Lane, London, who received it from the Parents.

Thus they all behold, and with wonder seriously consider the marvellous Deeds of the All-wise Creator; who disposes of his works, as best seems fit unto him; whose will, is his Law; and pow­er Immense, Omnipotent, and boundless, without end or limita­tion. So that, all the sons of [...]en are, before him, but as the clay in the hands of the [...]ho can mould and form us, as it pleases Him, without our [...] or least consent.