and there must be new independent Aldermen chosen. This is the Liberties
of my good brethren of the City.
From Hague the letter dated the 6.th of Aprill, I understand our King
is yet there, but 'tis thought his departure will be very suddainly, altho
at present his Majesty hath not stated his businesse so well that hee can
conveniently leave those parts, and one reason was the difference in
France, which now is well (God be that ked) blowne over and a happy
Peace concluded to the establishing of Monarchy, in despight of all Anarchicall
Rebels the Treaty goes on (betweene the French and Spanyard)
very hopefully and is likely to take effect, the French King and
Councell have promised so soon as he hath established himself in quietnesse
a little at home, he will assist our King with 5000 Horse and 10000
Foot toward this inthroning. There have been some overtures made to
our King in relation to a March between his Majesty and the Duke of
Loraines Daughter, wherein great summes of money are proffered and
a good considerable Army to bee imployed in his Mjestie. The Scots
Commissioners are at Hague, a d have delivered their Message but
their peremptory request are not well resented. My Lord Hapton that
gallant faithfull Gentleman is much their enemy, and adviseth the King
not to trust such prefidious Rebels and faith-breaking Covenanters.
The Emperour hath sent an Embassadour to our King, his Majesty begins
to find every day more Friends then other; the Swedes proffer
much and doubtlesse will be so good as their words.
Newes from Barwick this 9 th of Aprill, I heare that Sir David Lesley is totally defeated
and himselfe taken Prisoner, and that the Lord Oglesbyes Army is increased to
a great number. Lieutenant Generall Middleton being joyn'd they are 8000 effectuall
Foot and Horse, they are now upon their March towards Edenborough, to dissolve
those Murthering Rebels who killed Marquis Huntley, the Scots Parliament are in a
poore Condition, very few will rise with them, so our Murtherers in England will bee
served are long.
From Luncashire I understand Colonell Shuttleworths men are not yet disbanded,
nor doe they intend. One Captaine Denton with many more Cavaliers Gentlemen
have Proclaimed King Charles the second in divers Places of Yorkeshire with their
swords drawne and received no resistance by any; this will come to something are
long, and Rebels will have their hands full at home.
Now the Rebels may leave troubling themselves with reliefe of Ireland, for upon
Saturday late at night there came an expresse from Westchester, that Dublin was taken
by the gallant noble Marquis of Ormond, and Lord Inchequeen, &c. who advanced against
is with their Armies, and Col. Jones to shew his valour marched out to Skirmish
or fight them, which prov'd very fatal to his Party; for the Maquisses Souldiers followed
so close,that they fell in upon the Works at the Enemies flight, and so entered
the City. But Jones escap'e to the Castle which hee keepes yet. This newes I'le assure
you, I have from very good hands that did receive severall letters upon Saturday last.
Then Englands Rebels tremble, for your w[unr]
Come on each side, all Christendome's your [unr].
FINIS.