Numb. 30. THE Parliamentary Intelligencer, COMPRISING The Sum of Forraign Intelligence, with the Affairs [...]ow in Agitation in England, Scotland, and Ireland. For Information of the People. Published by Order. From Monday July 16. to Monday July 23. 1660.

Westminster.

The Guards at last are discharged from their attendance on the two houses of Parliament, who being now upon the performance of their duty to his Majesty as Loyal Subjects, and the true service of their Countrey in their Representa­tives, need no other security then the hearts and affections of the People.

Whitehall.

The Regiment that was lately Colonel Streaters, is now conferred upon the Right Honorable John Lord Belasese; who by his wounds and imprisonment hath sufficiently testified his Honor and Loyalty to his Majesty.

His Lieutenant Colonel is that gallant Gentleman Colonel Anthony Gilby.

The Major is Colonel John Streater, who so resolutely attempted the Pass neere Daventry when Colonel Lambert was taken.

Lievtenant Colonel George Welden, and Robert Smith are two of his Captains.

Colonel Charles Fairfax, though very aged, was never knowne to do any thing unbefitting a Soldier, and for his eminent service in the late happy change, and particularly at Hull, hath not onely a continuance of his Regiment; but for ever an hundred pound per annum out of the Customes of Hull.

Col. Edward Harloe eldest son of Sir Robert Harloe, is now Colonel of a Regiment of Foot, Captain of Horse, and Governor of Dunkirk.

[Page 483]His Brother Major Robert Harloe is now Colonel of a Re­giment of Horse in Dunkirk, a Person whose abilities are not unknown, as a member of Parliament, or of the Army.

Major Tobias Bridges hath well merited to continue still Major of the same Regiment.

On Monday Iuly 16. His Majesty and his two Royal Bro­thers, with divers Lords and Personages of Honor, were entertained by Sir William Wale at his house in Throckmorton­street. This is that Sir William Wale that entertained his Grace the Duke of Albemarlie, when it was agreed the Se­cluded Members should be admitted to re- [...]it. For which and other late services, he hath obtained to be Purveyor of his Majesties Wines.

If the City knew her owne happiness, they may now see the difference betwixt the presence of a King, and the Ty­ranny of an Usurper, where the known Laws and the establish­ed Religion are not causes of plunder and imprisonment; and there is no strife betwixt the City and the Country, but who shall shew most duty to the King.

We have not told you of any places of civill jurisdiction conferred by his Majesty upon any of his good Subjects, contenting our selves to let you know how the Militia and Army Officers have been disposed, as the thing of more pre­sent consideration and necessity; however we dare promise you when the List and settlement of the Army is all finished, [...]o give you upon occasion an account how Officers in his Majesties Houshold, in Courts of judicature, as well as in o­ [...]her places, are filled and supplyed.

Whereas in some Prints there is mention made of the manner of the reception of Monsieur Pelnitz, and particularly that he was conducted to Audience in his Majesties own Coach; we must [...]nform the Reader, that it was not his Majesties Coach, but the [Page 484] Coach of the Earl of Manchester, Lord Chamberlaein of his Ma­jesties houshold.

On Wednesday the 18 instant, the Earl of St. Albans went to Gravesend, and so forward on his voyage toward France, what is the cause and purport of his journey, we need not tell you.

His Majesty, notwithstanding all discouragements by the hot weather, and the multitude of sick and infirm people, abated not one of his accustomed number, but touch'd full two hun­dred that had the Evil, an high conviction of all such Physi­tians, Chirurgeons or Apothecaries that pretend self-preser­vation, when the languishing Patient requires their assistance.

More Prisoners are committed to the Black Rod, particular­ly Acton (his Christendom we know not) who is noto­rious enough by the name of Acton, Postmaster of Basing­stoak, with whom also are, Cap John Griffith, and Cap. Ed­ward Alcock, who we may safely swear, are unknown to us by their vertues.

Major Waring is committed hither also: this is the son of the old Cash keeper Waring, and brother in Law to major Salway: this major Waring will find better usage at the Black Rod, then he gave to the Gentlemen [...]f Shropshire, where he was Oliver Cromwels Triennial Sheriff (Pa [...]don us for cal­ling him Sheriff, who rather was the Gaoler of that Coun­ty) and was the best Representative of the Committe of Safe­ty, whose Confident he was.

The last of the Prisoners is C [...]l. Henry Bradshaw, eldest bro­ther to that monster, John Bradshaw, whom we scorn to honor so much as to rail at, if it were manners to ra [...]l at the Devil.

And while we mention the name of Bradshaw we can tell you, that his Majesty hath given leave unto Henry Williams, [Page 485] alias Cromwell, of Ramsey in the County of Huntingdon Esq to leave out the alias Cromwell. It is therefore desired you would take notice, that this Mr. Henry Williams is Grand­child to Sir Oliver Williams, and son to Colonel Williams a Comm [...]nder in his late Majest [...]s Army, to whom only (with his family) this favor is granted: And (to deal clearly) in those black days of the Protectordom, this Gentleman was not only civil to all, but made it his endeavour to assist and relieve all honest and loyal persons. It is his due, and 'twere base to deny it.

From Warsovia, July 3.

Yesterday the Deum laudamus was in these Chur­ches sung, in presence of his Majesty, for the great Victoy which it hath pleased God to bestow on the Army of this Crown, which hath caused exceeding joy in all people, of which Victory that you may have the better information, take this following Account: A [...]ter General C [...]arnesky had joyned his Forces with those of the Lithuanian General Sapicha, General Czarnesky caused the whole Army to be drawn up into a Ring, in the midst where­of he made a very grave and serious speech, telling them in what a sad condition this Crown was at present in, of which it could not be delivered but by the Courage and Valor of this Army, not doubting, but God would certainly punish the Insolency, and out-rage of this Grand Enemy, who put his only confidence in the number of his Forces; and that they might no waies doubt of his (the Generals) courage he was even now ready to lead them the way in battle' and conduct them on all occasions, assuring himself they would not forsake but manfully follow him, there being nothing so dear to him (even to his very life) which he would not most willingly venture with them: withal de­siring, if there were any that had not a stout heart or courage enough to engage w [...]th him, they w [...]uld come and give him notice of it, that he might voluntarily dismiss them. Where­upon [Page 486] the whole Army gave a loud shout, and declared they would engage and fight under him to the last man, and the last drop of ther blood, and no waies forsake him. This their cheerful Acclamations being seconded and concluded with a fervent prayer, they all took horse and advanced the next day, viz. the 24 day of June towards Stonin but in regard some Troops of the Moscovites of above 800. had their quar­ters in that place, and were advertised of the coming of our Army, they did what they could to put themselves into a posture of defence, having beforehand forced all the Lithua­nian Gentry which was then at Stonin, and had put them­selve [...] under their protection into the Synagogue of the Jewes, with a barbarous intention, to set it on fir [...] and con­s [...] all, which they had indeavoured several times, but with­out effect, the fire being still quenched by a strong [...]owre of Raine. Whilst they were about this our General Czar­nesky commanded his Dragoons to fall upon Stonin which they entered successfully, killed all [...]hose 800 Mosco [...]tes that were in it, and relieved the Lithvani [...] [...]. The same day he moved still forwards as far as Lochowi [...]z, where he arrived the 27, of June.

The Muscovian General Chowans [...]y having Intelligence of the march of our Army, instantly raised the siege before Lochowitz, leaving only in the Trenches about Two thousand men, and advanced towards our Army, almost five Leagues, having under his commandin [...] less then 8000 select Foot, and a hundred forty six Troops o [...] Ho [...]se, which were accounted at least to amount to the number of 14000. in all [...]2000 fighting men. But being come to a convenient pl [...]e which he thought would serve for a pitcht b [...]rrel, he put his Army with the best advantage into a battail array un [...] the [...]nduct of several Forreign Commanders. Which being [...]formed, he sent to General Czarnecky (who was as yet A pretty distance from him) intimating to the said General, [...] was glad of the present occasion of meeting with him, [...] much spoken of his former Atchievements, [...] give him battail, which pr [...]ffer of his, Ge­neral [Page 487] Czarnecki seemed to decline with a modest excuse that his Army was not of equal strength with the Enemys, neither had he any Ammunition or Peeces of Ordnances, but only some small Field-pieces, and therefore desired to defer this Engagement till another time; but notwithstanding this seeming unwillingness of his, he advanced farther and farther till both A [...]mies encountered one another near at hand, where our General now likewise began to put his army into Battail array, and himself commanded the left Wing. The Moscovites had an excellent train of Artillery, consisting of forty pieces of great Cannon, which was commanded by a Hollander, who was killed in the Engagement. General Czarnecki having ordered all according to Martial Disci­pline, and given charge to each Officer what to do, he feigned to betake himself to flight, leaving in all haste the main of his battail, retiring in a wood that was not far off. Whereupon the enemy pressed on our main body, thinking to bring it to disor­der, but General Czarnecki had left order, that, so soon as the Moscovites should begin to move, one Sudieky a Knight of Malta should rush in with 3 Troops of Horses upon the Ene­mies Ordnances, which accordingly was performed with no less courage then celerity, though not without some loss, notwithstanding which they chased the Moscovites away from their Ordnance, and whilst this was a doing, General Czarnecki fell in upon the Enemies Foot out of the Wood with all his Force being constrayned to make use onely of their hand-armes, which served them to cut down alll those of he Enemy that came in their way. As many of the Enemies Foot as were able to mrke a retreat, went into the Woods and there Fortified themselves with boughes and trees.

But the Polish Dragoons were commanded to fall in a­mongst them to clear the Passages, which cost ours 120 men, which were killed with Poleaxes. So soon as ours had entered the Woods, they cut down all that made opposition, and the horse only being left to their shifts, ours forced them to flight, and pursued them, yet so that in the pursuit they [Page 488] turned thrice and were still worsted. The Moscovian Gene­neral Cowansky escaped himself with a hunder [...]d horse, after whom an earnest pursuit is made, not without hopes to over­take him. The Moscovian Lieutenant General Severbati is taken prisoner, and another General name [...] J [...]ova is killed. Seze [...]bati being brought before our Gene [...]al Czernecki, ut­tered these words; Our great Czar hath lost us and it is to be feared, he will ruine himself because he would not follow our ad­vice. This Sezerbati is to be brought hither with many Bayarrs and other Foreign Commanders, together with Co­lors taken.

Ours have got all the Enemies baggage, Ammunition, and 40 Great Peices of Ordnances, as likewise a great quantity of Provision, all which ou [...] General caused to be destri [...]uted amongst the Soldiers. This is the Relation which was brought yesterday to his Majesty by a Captain of a Troop of Ho [...]se; from General Cza [...]necki, who also brought along with him the Monsieur Czar his own Colours, embroydered with Gold and Pearls in Skye Colours, and a letter from General Czar­necki to his Majesty written with Black-Lead and dated the 28 of June in the Campe, on horseback among the dead. So was the Subscription. There was also this Postscript; at this very instant I intend to move farther, hoping to advance yet four Leagues this day. The said General hath commanded a competent number of men to march towards Lucowitz, to relieve that place, in regard, there are yet 2000 Mosco­vires who keep that besieged. This battle continued above 3 ho [...]es. The Samogest [...]an Forces vnder the command of Ge­neral Pack are now to joyne with that party before Lacho­w [...]tz, which [...]s [...]t supposed will afterwar [...]s a [...]taque the City of Wilda, bu [...] Czarnec [...]i is said to march directly [...]nto War­ [...]via to make a diversion there. His Maj [...]sty is to remove hence to C [...]zint [...]iz the 12 of July, where the Army of [...] Lubom [...]sky is to be in readiness and hence to march by the way of Lublin and [...] into Ukrine.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

A white high, mettled N [...]g, a little saddle backt, mealed mouth, wall eyes, a white flat hoof, alwayes carries a full belly, was stoln on Sunday night from H [...]nl [...]y, distant six miles from Worcest [...]r, by one John Kings, a mid­dle statute, so [...]what big bodied, and of a black countenance. If any one can give notice to Mr. Gabriel Bedel Bookseller at the Middle Temple Gate in Fleet­street, or John Allen Bookseller at the Cross in Worcester, they shall be well rewarded for their pa [...]s.

[Page 472]A black Gelding, with a Star in his forehead, the far eye is a wall eye, seven y [...]ars old, fourteen hands and two inches high, trots very well, and gal [...]ops badly, two Malinde [...]s up [...]n his two fore-legs in the joynts, the hair cut off▪ and not well, w [...]s lost on Sunday [...]ast July 15. If any one can bring tydings o [...] him unto Mr. William Wilmot in Abington i [...] Barkshire, or to Ed­mund Bou [...]ter in Red-Lyon Court in Wat [...]ing-street, London, shall have twenty shillings for their pains.

If any person hath taken up a Gold Seal, being a Coat of Armes cut in a piece of Gold, in th [...] form of a L [...]zenge, fastned to a black Rib­band to tye about th [...] wrist, which was l [...]st on Thursday, July 12. neer Walling­ford [...], let the party bring it to Mrs. Maylard a Bookseller in Westminster-Hall, and he shall receive the weight of it in gold, and a reward for his pains.

Hamborough, July 10.

Here is at this present little worth the communication. The Emperial Commissiary General Truth desired of the City for the Emperour his Army the sum of 15000 Rix­dollers, instead of the provisions formerly insisted upon; but no more then 6000 Rixdollers are granted unto him; whether or no he will be contented wi [...]h that sum, I shall be able to give an account wi [...]h the next. Field Marshal Eberstein, after having mustered his Forces upon the Isle of Femeren, is gone from thence for Copenhagen, whether or no at his return he will bring Order for the Reduction of these Forces time will shew. The allied Army in Holstein, as also the Emperialists in Mecklenburgh, lye still in their old Quarters, but it is credibly reported that within three w [...]eks they will march away, and quit those places adjoyn­ing to our neighbouring Principalities in Zealand. The ra­tifications of peace betwixt the two Northern Crowns are already exchanged, and on the Swedish side eight Regi­ments of German horse are disbanded, the foot-souldiers are for the most part kept still in service, except some few Regiments which are reduced. The Swedes have hitherto been very earnest and careful about the transporting of their forces, but the Danish Commissioners themselves desi [...]ing the Swedes to take their leasure, by reason of want [Page 273] of ships, they must impute the delaying of this transpor­tation to themselves. Letters this day come out of Prus­sia do bring the confirmation of the overthrow given the Moscovites by the Poles, the muskets, pistols, and other war-like Instruments bought up here for the Moscovites, are with the first winde to be shipped away for Archangelo.

Copenhagen, July 7.

This Post, Orders was sent from his Majesty to his Am­bass [...]dors Extraordinary at the Hague for their coming home, as l [...]kewise to his Majesties Resident there, to hasten his return to this Court so soon as possibly. The Swedish forces are not quite withdrawn out of this Island, and it is supposed they will hardly quit Cronenburg this next week.

From Stockholm, Iune 27. it is certified, that his Excel­lency the Lord Hannibal Seasted had put a good conclusion to the negotiation committed to him by his Majesty of Denmark, concerning the Isle of Bornholm, he being in hopes to return to this place within eight daies, and to give a relation of his proceedings by word of mouth. The Go­vernour of Schonen, Count Steinbock, is not yet arrived here in person, as was reported last Post, but his Excel­lencies Lady, with divers Swedish Officers and Ladies of quality are here present, and many of the common souldi­ers of the Swedes are suffered to come into this City, part of them being disbanded, and some still continuing in the Swedish service, which hath given occasion to the Gover­nour to cause the Guards to be doubled to keep all in good order, and to prevent all manner of confusion. This day and yesterday there hath been so great a storm out of the North and North-west, that it maketh me believe the trans­portation of the Swedes in the Sound to be not a little thereby incommodated.

St. Iago de la Vego in the Island of Iamaica, April 7.

The Negro's (of whom we daily reduce some to obe­dience) being taken, become our good friends, and ser­viceable to us in what they are capable: Colonel Tyson was lately commanded forth with eighty Officers and soul­diers, and twenty one Negro's (who are very dexterous in catching the enemy after they are beaten) who after a tedious march over the mountains, found Don Christopher lying in a Morross with 133 in Arms with him, command­ed by an old Souldier of Spain, who had double pay al­low'd him, and was to succeed the Spanish General; in our fa [...]ling on, this Major received a wound by a Lance in his belly, of which he died in two houres, but their Gene­ral Don Christopher being too nimble for us, saved himself by flight. The Officers which were took prisoners, and the Commissioners that came in to treat for their General, con­fessed there were about sixty Officers and Souldiers slain. Thence the Party march'd to the Chererose at the Sea side, in order to the sel [...]ing a ship which the Spaniards had for­merly taken from us, and did now m [...]me [...]ly supply them with provisions from Cuba, such as Cassader bread, sweet-meats, Chocolates, and other conveniences. The security of this Vessel was so well managed by Scouts, that there was no taking her by Land without them: We therefore first lay in wait for the Scouts, whom when we had took in several parties, and made our own, in eleven daies time we took the ship, with twenty Officers and Souldiers in her.

And now (according to promise) we give you a List of his Highness the Duke of Yorks Regiment, whereof very many, if not most (by the pleasure of his Highness, as well as his Grace the Lord General) are still continued in their place, whom therefore we shall only name.

  • [Page 475]Sir Allen Ansley (a gentleman of known merit for his in­tellectuals, as well as his courage and loyalty, which have made him eminently of his Majesties houshold) is Cap­tain Lievtenant to his Highness.
  • Henry Slingsby (we need only to tell his sir name, in testimony of his loyalt [...]) is Coronet.
  • George Courtney Quartermaster.
  • Thomas Viscount Falconberge is Colonel under his High­ness, and Captain of a Troop.
  • Charles Bellassys Lievtenant.
  • Iohn Bellassys Coronet.
  • Iohn Woodward Quartermaster.
  • Anthony Buller (formerly a Colonel in the West-Indies) is a Captain.
  • Rich. Dounton Lievtenant.
  • Hugh Stukely Coronet.
  • Allen Wharton Quartermaster.
  • Thomas Howard, son to the Earl of Berkshire (as well pleas'd to command one of his Highness Troops as for­merly his own Regiments, wherein he never express'd the least want of skill or courage.)
  • Hugh Bradshaw Lievtenant.
  • Edward Sanders Coronet.
  • Christopher Hull Quartermaster.
  • Captain Iohn Sydenham (son to Sir Ralph Sydenham, who hath manifested his courage in France as well as England) commands a Troop.
  • William Noy Lievtenant.
  • George Collingwood Coronet.
  • Thomas Cooper Quartermaster.
  • Sir Iohn Talbot (a Member of this present Parliament) commandeth one of his Highness Troops.
  • Rich. Beke Lievtenant, Bacon Coronet, Nic. Lampon Quartermaster.

Next be pleased to take a List of the Officers of his High­ness the Duke of Glocesters Regiment.

  • [Page 276]His Highness Troop is commanded by Phil. H [...]ward, son to the Ear [...] o [...] B [...]k [...]hire.
  • Simon Musgrave (we need not tell you what family he is of) is Coronet, Francis Moore is Q [...]arterm [...]ster.
  • Sir Ralph Knight (one whose name became his Honour, upon his Maiesties happy return, wherein his endeavours were very useful) is Colon [...]l, Tho. Bourne Lievtenant, Rich. Hooker Coronet, Ralph Daws Quartermaster.
  • Phil. Prime (very eminent for his manhood) is Major, William Hodgkinson Lievtenant, Ant. Mitchell Coronet, Christ▪ Mallock Quartermaster.
  • Th [...]. Co [...]lson Captain, Ed. Austin Lievtenant, Robert Brownlow Coronet, James Craf [...]s Quartermaster.
  • Henry Ogle Captain, Tho. Ogle Lievtenant, Tho. Ogle Coronet, Lancelot Struthes Quartermaster.
  • William Goodwin (who hath done good service both at Sea and Land) i [...] Captain.
  • Sir Hugh Middleton (son of Sir VVilliam Middleton) impri­soned and plundered by the Rump, not ambitious of great command, but to do his Maiesty and his Highness service is Lievtenant.
  • John B [...]ll is Coronet, Fran. Su [...]ley Quartermaster.

With these Regiments we will take in the Castle of St. Mawes in Cornwall, now under the command of Sir Richard Vivian Gent of the Privy Chamber to his Maiesty, a person that hath remained unsha­ken in his loyalty in the midst of all his sufferings.

On Saturday last his Maiesty gave audience to Francisco Bernardi, Resident for Genoa, the particulars whereof, and of the Portugal, as also several Presents from Plymouth, Exeter, and other places, you will have at large in the next.

This day was presented to his Sacred Majesty an Ad­dress from the Governours and Commanders of the Castle of the ancient City of Chester.

To his most Excellent Majesty, King CHARLES the Se­cond, our most gracious Soveraign.

The humble Address of the Officers in the Castle of Chester, in the name of themselves, and of the Souldiers of that Garrison.

WIth such a thankful acknowledgement of the good­ness of God in setling your Sacred Majesty on the [Page 477] Throne of your Ancestors, as becomes good Christians and loyal Subjects, we renew in these rude lines the humble tendry of our bounden duty, wherein we continue to own your most Excellent M [...]jesty for our undo [...]b [...]ed Soveraign Lord and King, hereby seconding our first ac [...]ings, where­in we, as soon as other Garrisons, freely yeilded our selves to follow (as duty did bind us) the Noble ex [...]mple of his Excel [...]ency the Lord Gener [...]l, under whose auspicious con­duct that great breach our sins had made, is happily made up again: And your Majest [...] having given us so many sig­nal tokens of your admirable virtue and goodness in your gracious Declaration set forth before you came into your Kingdomes, your pious Proclamation against Debauche­ry, and vertuous deportment since you came into your Im­perial City, we find so much cause to believe that you will become another I [...]si [...]h, in restoring the worship of God, setling the Church in peace after so long a time as she hath sit mourning with torn garments upon her, as our hearts rejoyce in expectation to see such a compleat settlement of peace and truth, as the Laws of God, and the good Laws of the Land require, hoping that a due restraint will be put to prophaness, superstition, and libertinism. Lastly, we shall not by the grace of God recede from our bounden duty, but remain your Majesties loyal Subjects and faithful Soul­diers, manifesting upon all occasions our readiness to ha­zard our lives for the maintenance of your Royal Person, Crown and Dignity, expressing our selves alwa [...]es your Majesties most loyal Subjects and obedient Servants.

  • R. Venables.
  • Ia. Iollie.
  • Tho. Baskervile.
  • Iohn Wedder.
  • Henry Moore.

[Page 478] His Majesty since his Return having touch'd for the Evil near 1700 persons, and there being at present above 1000 more in London come from several Parts attending for the same, his Majesty is graciously pleased to dispatch all that are already come, and (for several weighty reasons) resolves to defer the rest to a more seasonable opportunity.

We are therefore by His Majesties Command to give notice hereof, That none of his good [...]ubjects may engage themselves (till further Order) in chargeable and unnecessary Iourneys. And we are further to give notice, That all from the Countries now attending in London the Cure of the Evil, do repair to Mr. Knight his Majesties Chyrurgion, who lives in great Bridges-street at the Sign of the Hare in Covent-Garden, on Tuesday and Thursday next being the 24. and 26 of this instant July, when and where they shall receive Tickets for the Wednesday and Friday, which two days his Majesty is pleased to set apart for this so pious [...]nd charitable Work.

We can give you but a thin account of Persons commit­ted to Custody since our last: For the Black-rod hath but one Pri [...]oner more whose name is Portington; We cannot tell you his good actions, and there are too many will tell you his bad.

But in Scotland are committed Sir James Steward Provost of Edinborough, of whose good deeds we never told you, and fear we never shall; and Sir John Che [...]sley, whom 'twas easier to make a Knight than make him good. These two were the eminent Remonstrants against his Majesty, but have thousands to remonstrate against them, now they are in Ed [...]nborough Castle.

There are more to be committed if they did not disap­pear, though some have the forehead to approach the Court in England, of which number is the Laird Swinton, one of Oliver Cromwell's Counsellours and Judges, who of late (forsooth) would needs turn Quaker, and hath reason to be so in earnest, since he is now apprehended and committed to the Gate-ho [...]se.

London, Printed by John Macock, and Tho. Newcombe, 1660.

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