of Ormond; and much more such improbable stuff, on purpose to deject us, and
encourage the drooping spirits of their own party.
Braimgham Sept. 21. Sir, On friday last we were informed that those called Levellers
had bodyed, or speedily intended to body 600 horse in this County, which
gave such an alarm to some of the souldiers that were and levellers, that presently
were drawn out Scouts and parties, some whereof coming to this Town, sound four
Gentlemen in their inne, who (without dispute) must needs be Levellers (though
two of them were imployed by the Councell of State as Messengers) and therefore
secured that evening, and part of the next day; upon examination there were three
of them discharged, and the fourth not giving so satisfactory an account, as the other
was secured for the present. Poole Sept. 22.
The Governour of this garrison having secured some of those souldiers that were
lately active in the distemper at Oxford, and acquainting the Lord General therewith,
and desiring to have his Excellencies pleasure signified concerning them, the
Councel of State was pleased to give order to the Governour of Poole to examine
the souldiers, and send them and their examinations to London: Accordingly
the Governour hath sent the prisoners up by a Sergeant and fix souldiers for their
Convoy, to be delivered to the Marshall Generall of the Army, and proceeded against
as shall be thought fit. Edenburgh Sept. 20.
Sir, The Committee of Estates have concluded their Letter to the King of Scotland,
with which they have sent Commissioners, who have no certainty where to
sinde his Majesty, being credibly informed of his late departure from France, either
to Jersey, or Ireland, the former whereof we conceive more probable then the
latter, the Royall party much rejoyce at it, and the Presbyterians are not much
grieved at the Overture, Argyles party smile at both, being consident that nothing
can be advantagious to any, unlesse the sword give consent. The substance of the
Message is the same with the former, only clothed with higher language, and set
forth with a better stile; It gives the same invitation (upon the former grounds)
to a conjunction. And promises security, and all possible assistance with men, monies,
and horse that Scotland and raise for the inthroning his Majesty in his late
Fathers Prerogatives: Montrossc is said to be landed in the North of Scotland, with
one hundred officers, but there is no certainty of that as yer. Maor Boswell (the
late Kings Cabinet Courtier, and it may be now one of the King of Scots privy
Councell) came Monday night last to Edenburgh, he is looked upon as an Agent
from his Maiesty, and is to have instructions from him, though he hath not as yet
communicated them to the Committee of Estates.
Munday last was sevennight, five goodly Ships were seen standing in for Derry, with
relief,
It is conceived, That a small force will easily reduce those parts of Ireland to the obedience
of England. George Monto by his long stay there abouts, being sufficiently known to be as
true a Scot to the Inhabitants, as ever invaded England, and probably as wel beloved These
Northern parts are all very quiet, and in good order. The Malignants report here, that the
Lord Cromwel hath stormed Tredagh, and is beat off with the loss of 1500 men, and that the
Larl of O'mond is advanced with a flying Army of Horse before Dublin, where he doth
much [unr] by siting of Towns, and taking many considerable prisoners; but we hope things
are in a better condition there, else our condition will be sat enough here before many weeks
be expired, our enemies waiting every opportunity to take advantage against us. But we
know out God lives for ever, and will not forsake us, if our hearts be upright, and not byassed
with particular Interests.
Whereas it was yesterday published in a weekly sheer, That a Commission of Oyer and
[unr], was sealed on Thursday last, for tryal of Lieutenant Colonel John Lilburn, and the
[unr] How prisioners The Reader is desired to take notice, That there is no such thing yet
[unr] intended (for ought 5 yet known) and that it is concerved, some masicious
[unr] an aspersion and prejudice to be cass upon them) did therefore missinform
[unr].
London, Printed for Robert White.