Elsenore July 7.

THe Swedish Commissioners in this place are now daily imployed, to see the rest of their Soldiers transported hence. Many Officers have got their discharge upon payment of their Arrears, so that they seem to be well satisfied therewith, and content is likewise given to the Common Troopers that are disbanded. From Stockholm of the Thirtieth last past, it is certified, that the English Ambassa­dor Sidney had audience on the 28. of that month, and withal taken his leave. His Majesty hath presented him with a chaine of Gold, and a precious picture case, set round with two Rows of Diamonds, having within the Pictu [...]e of his late Majesty of Sweden; and the same night the said Am­bassador [Page 482] was entertained with a magnificent Supper in the Kings Garden. I understand that the like Present is to be given to the French Ambassador; there is shortly a person of Quality to be appointed to go in an Embassie Extraordinary for England, to congratulate his Majesties happy restitution to his Crown and Kingdoms.

• SƲrrey ss. Monday the third of September at Kingston upon Thames.
• Sussex, Friday the seventh of September, at E [...]st-Greenste [...]d.
• Kent, Tuesday the Eleventh of September, [...]t Maidstone.
• Essex, Monday the Seventeenth of September at Chelmsford.
• Hertford, Friday the One and twentieth of September at Hertford.
• Bucks, Thursd [...]y the eighth of August at Aylesbury.
• Bedford, Mond [...]y the third of September, at the Town of Bedford.
• Huntingdon, Wednesd [...]y the fifth of Sept. at the Town of Huntingdon.
• Cambridge, Thursday the sixth of Sept. at the Castle of Cambridge.
• Suffolk, Monday the Tenth of Septemb. at Bury St. Edmonds.
• Norf [...]lk, Saturd [...]y the fifteenth of Sept. at the Castle of Norwich.
• City of Norwich, The same day at the New-hall of the City of Norwich.
• B [...]rks, Tuesday the fourth of September at Reading.
• Oxon, Frid [...]y the Seventh of September at Oxford.
• Glo [...]cester, Wednesd [...]y the Twelfth of September at Gloucester.
• City of Gloucester, The s [...]me day at the City of Gloucester.
• M [...]nmouth, Monday, the Seventeenth of September at Monmouth.
• Hereford, Thursd [...]y the Twentieth of September at Hereford.
• VVorcester, Tuesd [...]y the Five and Twentieth of Sept. at Worcester.
• City of W [...]rcester, The same day at the City of Worcester.
• Sal [...], Frid [...]y the Eight and twentieth of September at Bridgnorth.
• S [...]ff [...]rd, Wednesd [...]y the Third of October at Stafford.
• Lan [...]ster, Thursd [...]y [...]he Thirtieth of August at Lancester.
• W [...]stmorland, Thursday the sixth of September at Appleby.
• [Page 483] Cumberland, Monday the Tenth of September at Carlisle.
• Northumberland, Frid [...]y the Fourteenth of September at the Castle of Newcastle upon Ty [...]e.
• Newcastle upon Tyne, The same day at the Guild-Hall of the same Town.
• Durham, Tuesday the Eighteenth of September at Durham.
• York, Monday the Twenty fourth of Septemb. at the Castle of York.
• York City, The same day at the Guild-Hall of the same City.
• Southampton, Mond [...]y the Third of September at the Castle of Winchester.
• VVi [...]s, Wednesday the Fifth of September at New-Salisbury.
• Dorset, Monday the Tenth of September at Dorchester.
• City of Exeter, Thursday the Thirteenth of September at the Guild-hall of the City of Exeter.
• Devon, The same day at the castle of Exeter.
• Cornwall, Wednesd [...]y the Fifteenth of September at Launceston.
• Somerset, Tuesday the Twenty fifth of September at the city of Bath.
• City of Bristol, Saturday the Twenty ninth of September at the Guild-h [...]ll of the city of Bristol.
• Northampton, Tuesday the Fourth of September at the castle of Northampton.
• Rutland, Friday the Seventeenth of September at Okeham.
• Lin [...]l [...], Monday the Tenth of September at the castle of Lincoln.
• City of Lincoln, The same day at the city of Lincoln.
• Nottingham, Saturday the Fifteenth of September at Nottingham.
• Town of Nottingham, The same day at the Town of Nottingham.
• Derby, Tuesd [...]y the Eighteenth of September at Derby.
• Leicester, Friday the Twenty one of September at Leicester.
• Town of Leicester, The same day at the Town of Leicester.
• City of Coventry, Monday the 24th. of September at the city of Coventry.
• Warwick, Tuesday the Five and Twentieth of September at VVarwick.

July 19.

This day the Borough of Plymouth, as an expression of their unfeigned joy for his Majesties happy Restauration, pre­sented by the hands of the Right Honorable Sir William Morris, one of his Majesties principal Secretaries of State. [Page 484] and Governor of Plymouth, Sergeant Maynard Recorder; Edward Vowel, Samuel Trellany, Esqs; and Timothy Alsop Alderman, an honorable Present of Plate, which for the largeness of the pieces, and curiosity of the work, was a Noble Present, and was received very graciously by his Majesty: Amongst the rest was a Fountain Ca [...]ved with rare art, and curious Figures, out of which, Perfumed Waters were cast up Twenty foot high, and had at the top thereof a curious Perfuming Box, which at the same time issued forth Perfumed Fire. His Majesty, with several persons of Honor was pleased to entertain himself with the sight of it.

At the same time the City of Exeter, by the said Sir Wil­liam Morris, Tho. Bampfield Esq Recorder, Symon Snow Alderman, and Thomas Westlake Town-Clerk, as a Pledge of their Congratulations of his blessed Restauration, and an earnest of their hearty affections, did present His Majesty with several parcels of rich Plate, to a very considerable va­lue for the Mass thereof

All persons of both Corporations had the Honor of his Majesties Hand, Serjeant Maynard having declared the af­fection of the said Citie and Borough in a most elegant Speech, to which his Majesty manifested a particular Ap­probation, the Serjeant being better heard here than when he forc'd his entrance into the House of Commons (after two moneths Seclusion) when those horrid Regicides fell upon that bloody debate, where the Serjeant by Cromwel was divers times demanded to the Bar, as unable to bear the strength and force of the Serjeants Arguments when he pleaded so admirably for the life of the King.

July 24. 1660.

This day some of the Clergy of the County of Lincoln, in the name of the rest, being brought into the Royal pre­sence by the Earl of Manchester, presented an Address to [Page 485] the Kings most Excellent Majesty, which his Majesty was graciously pleased to accept, with several expressions of favor to the presenters, giving them also the honor to kiss his hand.

It was presented by the hands of the reverend and most learned Doctor Sanderson, his Majesties Professor of Divi­nity of Oxon, accompanied with that worthy Gentleman Sir Tho. Meeres, and several of the Orthodox and Loyal Clergy, viz. Mr. William Lincoln, Mr. Edward Dixe, Mr. Charls Woodward, Mr. George Cuthbert, Mr. John Coope, Mr. John Merryweather, Mr. Edward Askew, Mr. Edward Boteler, Mr. John Nailor, Mr. Jeremy Vasin, Mr. William Dale, Mr. Robert Alington, Mr. Henry Vaughan, Mr. Andrew Arnold, Mr. Tho. Trot, &c. and about two hundred more, whom (only for brevities sake) we omit.

The Gentlemen of the Artillery Company, having appointed yesterday the Twenty fourth of July for an extraordinary Exercise of Arms in the Artillery ground, His Highness the Duke of York, (their Commander in chief▪ having notice thereof, came thither about four of the Clock in the afternoon, and first passing through the Front of the Body (who were Four hundred compleatly habited) to a Tent prepared for his Highness, he then on Foot marched to the Head of them, where that most valiant and most learn­ed John Lord Lucas (after an Elegant short Speech on his knees to his High­ness) [Page 487] presented him with the Leading-staff of the Company, whereupon the Drums beat with a very loud Acclamation of the Gentlemen in Arms. After silence was commanded, his Highness was pleased to declare, how willingly he accepted of their offer, and would maintain all their Priviledges; then (throwing off his Cloak) he commanded them to march, himself on foot be­fore them; and having led them about the ground and drawn them up, he went to the Tent-door, wh [...]re he sate wh [...]lst the Company marched by, pleased to see such a gallant Company. After that they divided into two Bodies, the one commanded by the Lord Lucas, and the other by Major-Gen. Sir Edward Massey; the great guns playing, they immediately fell to skir­mish, first by Forlorns, afterwards in several figures. At his Highness de­parture, several Vollies were given. After his departure, the Bodies being joined, the Lord Lucas acquainted them, That a Gentleman, a member and welwisher of the Company, had presented to them a Silver-Partizan, for which (in name and behalf of all) his Lordship gave the Donor thanks,

July 24. 1660.

This day Joseph Payne Esq Major of the city and county of the city of Norwich, and Thomas Rant and William Barneham Esquires, Members of Par­liament of the said city, Christopher Jay Esq Alderman, Thomas Wise one of the Sheriffs, Thomas Johnson Alderman, Francis Norris, Robert Bendish Gent. and Tho: Ba [...]eston Town-clerk, and divers other Citizens of the said city, were brought [...]nto the presence of his Majesty by the L. Howard L. Richardson and Sir Horatio Townsend, accompanied with Sir John Holland, Sir Philip Woodhouse. Sir Ralph Hare, Sir William Doyley, with divers other Esquires and Gentlemen in the county of Norfolk; where the Mayor and the rest of the Citizens pre­sented his Majesty with the resignation of the Feefarm-rents of the said city, under the common seal of the said city, amounting to One hundred thirty and two pounds eighteen sh [...]llings and three pence yearly, and One thousand pounds in gold, in a Crimson velvet purse, with the word Norwich imbroider­ed in Gold upon it, as a testimony of their thankfulness to God for his Majesties safe return to the government of his Kingdoms, and of their loyalty and faithfulness to him. And his Majesty gave them a gracious reception, and was pleased to confer the honor of Knighthood upon the said Thomas Rant and Joseph Payne, and gave the honor of his hand to all that company, and pro­mised his constant fav [...]r and protection to the said city.

Since the last, Colo [...]el Cook (who formerly kept the Office of Treasurers Remembrancer of the Exchequer) is come under the Black Rod; but we forbear to say any thing of him, or any who willingly surrender themselves.

We are daily ask'd what's done in Scotland, by some who are troubled that all is at quiet, and b [...]cause 'tis so, themselves sweat to be [...]et pretty tales of the Presbytery, Covenanters, &c. as if there were no difference 'twixt 1640. & 1660. But twenty years will not make some men wiser. Yet (even for their sakes) we will say and speak tru [...]h, That his Majesty hath g [...]ven ad­mittance and au [...]ience to those Personages and others from Scotland, who came from Court highly satisfied with admiration of his Majesties wisdom, justice, and affection to his people. And if you hear any speak otherwise, know them for such as w [...]sh it so, because 'tis false: They take liberty to [...]all [...] but those that scribble or print it, ere long may repent.

[Page 488]His Majesty hath given leave unto Henry Williams, 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 Commander in his late Majesties 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 Hamborough, July 17.

The Danish forces which at their last muster were found to be about 4000 lye as yet still in their old quarters, and it is not likely that any of them should be disbanded, since it is constantly reported, that more are to be entertained; neither do the Imperial and Brandenburgs forces stir from their quar­ters, however the Governor of Gottorp hath given his Highness the Duke of Holstein hopes to surrender that place to him very suddenly. The Bishop of Munster hath sollicited for aide at the Emperors, and the Elector of Bran­denbourgs Court against the City of Munster, but whether or no he is likely to obtain it, the next shall informe you. That City maketh all possible preparations for her defence, and relieth on the assistance of the States General of the uni­ted provinces, in case the controversie be not ended by an amicable composition. His Electoral Highness of Bava­ria hath already disbanded half of his new raised forces, and the Elector of Mentz doth likewise begin to discharge some of his Soldiers; it being believed, that the Dukes of Bruns­wick and Lun [...]nburg with the other Princes will suddenly follow the example of the former. His Imperial Majesty hath sent orders to those forces that lye quartered in Silesia, to remove thence, and to march into Hungaria; it being supposed that those which now are in Holstein and Mecklen­burgh are to take up their quarters in Silesia. The Turkes have not proceeded far in Transylvania, but yet seem to be [Page 489] willing to fall out with the Emperour, pretending they are only sent to assist the new Prince of that Country; where­fore his Imperial Majesty hath likewise given a strict charge to his General de Souches, to attempt no hostility against the Turks, but to keep himself within the terms of defence. The defeat of the Muscovites is again confirmed by Let­ters from Prussi [...]; and it is certified thence, that the Ratifi­cation of the Peace lately made with Sweden, is arrived there from Poland. From Sealand we have nothing worth the communication.

Madrid, June 24

By a Courrier dispatched from Valladolid, we were in­formed yesterday morning, that his Catholique Majesty is as yet in perfect health, and will be here on Saturday next. We hear from Barcelone that the Prince Ludovisio arrived there the 20 of this moneth, to take possession of his Vice­royship of Arragon. News being brought that his High­ness Don John de Austria was somwhat indisposed, the Queen hath sent the Duke of Montalto to Aranguez to vi­sit him, and the principal Physitians of this City are like­wise gone thither by order from her Majesty, to take care of his health. They write from Portugal, that the Portu­guez with five hundred Horse, and two thousand Foot, to­gether with two Field pieces, had attaqued Alcaginis, but the Garrison (seconded by the Inhabitants) had so well re­ceived them, that they were forced to retreat with great loss and confusion, and in their retreat, they rencountred the Governour of Cridad Rodrigo, who coming to relieve the place, charged the enemy with such a fury, that he put them quite to the rout, leaving two hundred dead upon the place, and above one hundred prisoners. In the mean time preparations are made to invade Portugal with three Armies, consisting of about forty thousand Horse and Foot.

Venice, July 6.

Prince Almeric of M [...]dena is here as yet, but prepareth to be going to the Levant, to command the French suc­cour, which having taken some refreshment in Sicily, was arrived at Candia, and was thence gone by the way of Ce­rigo to joyn with our Naval Forces, and to keep a Council of War. We understand from Dalmatia, that the Turks continue to make havock there, which hath obliged our Senate to take a resolution of sending the Troops of Savoy that way, which are a coming to assist this Commonwealth.

Dantzick, Iuly 9.

The Duke of Courland arrived at Riga the twentieth of the last past, where he was honourably received, in order to his being restored to his Dukedom. The Treaty of peace concluded at Oliva between the Pole and Swede, is unanimously ratified by all the Senators of Poland at War­sovia, who rendred solemn thanks to the King, Queen, and Monsieur de l' Ombres, Ambassadour of France, for their care and pains taken in this particular. This Crown is re­solved with all possible force, to continue the War against the Muscovites, and the Polish Commissioners sent to the Frontires of Muscovia to treat with them, are returned without effecting ought. The King is to go in person into the Field, with all his Nobles, and all the Forces of Po­land and Lithuania are commanded to march.

P. S. Just now news is brought that G [...]neral Czarnecki with the assistance of the [...]artars, hath totally beaten and ruined the Muscovian A [...]my near Grodno, consisting of fif­teen thousand men, whereof seven thousand were killed upon the place: And that the Tartars and Cossacks had in­vaded Muscovia, the Poles having in the mean time by a Stratagem surprized Bichow, a place of great importance.

Paris, Iuly 17.

The Prince of Conde and the Duke of Longueville [...] turned hither from Court the 13. instant, which Court came the same day to Fontainbleau, as one of the fairest places to be chosen near this City for divertisement of so charming a Queen, who now is expected here with much longing, and will be received with all possible magnifi­cence, for which daylie preparations are made. Letters from St. Sebastian certifie, that three Adventurers of Os [...]end had engaged with, and taken a Vessel, the Admiral of the Turks, mounted with forty six pieces of Canon, and ha­ving three hundred and fifty Turks on board, which Ves­sel they have brought up to a safe place. The Baron of Bareville hath received his Instructions from the King of Spain, to go Ambassadour Extraordinary for England.

Paris, 24 Iuly,

Their Majesties having on the 19. current, left Fountain­blew, came to dinner at Vaux to the house of the Over­seer of the Finance; and thence to Soysi, the President Baillent his house, where the King and Queen stayed till next day, and then returned to Vincennes. The Queen Mother accompanied by Monsieur and the Princess Pala­tine, came the same day, viz. the 19. instant, to this City, where her Majesty alighting out of her Coach, was re­ceived by the Prince of Conde, the Duke of Longueville, and all the Lords and Ladies that are here. The day following, her Majesty went to Val de Grace, the 21. to Vincennes, in companie of the Queen of England, and the Princess her daughter, which she took up at the Palace Cardinal; on the 22. being the feast of St. Magdalen, she payed her De­votions in the Church of the great Convent of Grey-Fri­ers, which she continued at Val de Grace, and at the Car­melites; [Page 492] she came afterwards to the Palace of Orleans to visit Madam, where she was met on the Stone-walk, and received by Mademoiselle of Orleans, and her Sisters, Mon­sieur gave her likewise a visit at his return from Vincennes, where the King and the Queen take such pleasures and di­vertisements, as so sweet a place affords, which they are not to leave until all things be finished, which are a prepa­ring here for the reception of so great a Princess. On the same day, his Eminency finding himself somewhat better of his late indisposition at Fontainblew and Vincennes, came likewise from this last place to this City, at his own Palace, there to rest himself a little of his long and painful tra­vels.

Whitehall.

We have already given you an account how highly the Nation of Scotland is satisfied; We shall now present you with the state of Affairs in Ireland, wherein it will be very considerable to look into the affections of the Arm, which we shal offer you in their own words, as they were presented in an Address to his Majesty, by the Right Honourable the Lord Broghil, viz.

Thus you see how the Souldiery are inclined to His Majesties service. Not is there any doubt to be made of the general consent of the whole Kingdom of Ireland, who have expressed so much loyalty to His Majesty, and towards whom His Majesty hath shown so much care and tenderness, in declaring the Right hon^ble L. Roberts to be His Deputy there; which the Commissioners of that Nation look upon no [...] [...]n [...]y as the highest point of prudence in His Majesty, but as an especial Act of Grace and Favour to that Kingdom, he being a person so fitly qualified both for his Wisdom and Integrity for the management of so grand an Affair.

On Thursday the 26. instant, the poor and small Inland Corporation of Eye in the County of Suffolk, did by the hands of Thomas Dey and Francis Cheney Gent. Mem­bers of the said Corporation (who with Sir George Reve Knight, and Charls Corn­wallis Esquires, Members of Parliament for that place, were conducted to His Majesty by Sir Frederick Cornwallis Knight and Baronet, Treasurer of His Majesties houshold) present His Majesty with one hundred pounds in Gold. Though this seem in it self but smal [...], yet if we look upon the place, we may justly judge their Loyalty to be great, and if we consider the sum, with the abilities of the Inhabitants, littl [...], if at all inferi­our to the largest Presents. His Majesty was graciously pleased to accept it, gave them thanks, and assured them of his favour to their Corporation.

This day the Lord Edward Montague, who commanded the Fleet when they received His Majesty and His two Royal Brothers, being for this and other eminent services created by His Majesty Earl of Sandwich, Viscount Hinchinbrook, and Lord Baron of St. Needs, took his place in the House of Peers.

To these we sha [...]l add some other Ti [...]les of Honour and Offices which His Majesty hath likewise conferred on this honourable Person; and then we must tell you, that be­sides his Command at Sea under his Highness the Duke of York, Lord High Admi­ral, that he is Knight of the most Noble Order of the Gar [...]er, Master of His Maje­sties great W [...]rdrobe, one of the Commissioners of His Majesties Treasury, and one of His Maj [...]sties most honourable P [...]ivie Council.

Here give us leave to acquaint you. That his M [...]jesty was pleased to conf [...]r the ho­nour of Knighthood on William Tredenham a Member of Parliament, for St. Mawes i [...] Cornwel, as likewise to grant the favour of his hand to Major Iohn Blackmore, who was introduced to his Majesty by his Excellency.

On Fryday his Majesty was pleased to go to the House of Peeks, and to make a pr [...]cious Speech for the speedy passing of the Bill o [...] Indempnity and Oblivion, whe [...]in his Majesty acquainted them how a [...] his first coming [...]o them, he did both by Himself, and the Chancellor, recommend to them and the House of Commons, the speedy dis­patch o [...] that Act, how since by a particular Message he pressed the House of Commons to hasten that work, and di [...] by Proclamation publish to the whole Kingdom, wi [...]h what impatience he expected that Act should be presented to him for his A [...]ent, as the [Page 496] most reasonable and solid, foundation of [...] [...]nd security; how he thought the House of Commons too long about it, and [...] [...]efore would not have them guilty of the same dela [...], thanking God that he had the same Inten it n [...] and Resolutions which he had a [...] Breda and th [...]n reading what he then said viz.

And to the end that the F [...]ar of punishment may not enga [...]e any, Conscious to them­selves of what is p [...]ssed to a p [...]rseverance in Guilt for the future, by opp [...]sing the Quic [...] and Happiness of their Country in the Restauration both of King, Peers and People, to their Just Ancient and Fundamental Rights: We do by these Presents Declare, That We do grant a Free and General Pardon which We are ready upon de­mand to p [...]ss under Our Great Seal of England, to all Our Subjects, of w [...]at degree or quality soever who, within forty days after the publishing hereof shall lay hold upon this Our Grace and Favour, and shall by any Publique Act declare, their doing so; An that they return to the Loyalty and Obedience of good Subjects, (ex [...]p [...]ing only such persons as shall hereafter be excepted by Parliament.) Those onely excepted, let all Our loving Subjects, how faulty soever rely upon the Word of a King, So­lemnly given by this present Declaration That no Crime whatsoever committed against Us or Our Royal Father, before the Publication of this, shall ever rise in judgement, or be brought in Question against any of them, to the loast endammagement of them, either in their Lives, Liberties or Estates, or (as far forth as lies in Our Power) so much as to the Prejudice of their Reputations, by any Repr [...]ach or term of Distin­ction from the rest of Our best Subjects, We d [...]siring and Ordaining, that hencefor­ward all Notes of Discord, S [...]p [...]ration and Difference of Parties be utterly Abolished am [...]ng all Our Subj [...]cts, whom We invite and Conjure to a perfect Union among them­selves under Our Prot [...]ction, for the Resettlement [...]f Our Just Rights, and theirs, in a Free Parliament; By which upon the Word of a King, We will be advised.

His Majesty then [...]d [...]ed, That if they did not then joyn with him in extinguishing the fear which keeps the hearts of m [...]n awake and apprehensive of safety and security, they would keep him from performing his Promise. His Majesty thank'd them for their justice to those that had been the imm [...]diate Murtherers of his Father, and assured them he never thought excepting any other. Many other Arguments his Majesty was gra­ciously pleased to make use of, desiring and co [...]juring them again and again, that lay­ing [...]l [...] particula [...] Anim [...] f [...]ies aside, they would pass that Act without any other ex­ceptions, then of those who [...]e [...]e immediately guilty of the Murther of his Father.

On Saturday the 28. The truly Honourable, and perfect Pattern of Loyalty, Marquis of Ormond, being created and [...]mmoned by Writ from his Majesty, as Earl of Brecknock, took his place in [...]he H [...]use of Peers.

H [...]ving in our former sh [...]et acquainted you with the times and places of the Cir­cuits, we shall now give you the names of the Judges.

Judges for [...]he West Circuit, are Justice Foster and Justice Tyrrill, of the Common Pleas.

The home Circui [...], Lord Chief Baron and Serjern Waller.

Oxford Circuit, are Justice Mallet of the Kings Bench, and Baron Turn [...]r.

N [...]r [...]h Circuit, are Justice Twisden of the King Bench, and Serjeant Barnard.

Northampton Circuit, are Baron Atkins and Serjeant Earle.

Norfolk Circuit, are Justice Hyde of the Common Pleas, and Serjeant Archer.

The same day his Sacred Maj [...]sty went to the House of Peers, and gave his Royal Assent to [...] A [...]ts following viz. An Act for Continuing the Excise. An Act for T [...]age and Pounlage; An Act for Commissioners of Sewers.