On Friday, April 20. the Rebellious Councell of the Army, met at White-halls
cast[unr]lets what Regiments should goe to Ireland which they did accordingly, but [unr]
Souldiers which were to goe found a great dislike, swearing they would not leave
their Native soyle where they had plenty, so goe into a Wildernesse of troubles, whe[unr]
nothing but blowes could bee expected, expressing themselves in high termes and denying
to goe unlesse the Generall went with them saying, It was contrary to their Ingagem nts,
nor would they goe forth of England? Well sayd brave Blades, I commend
your wisdomos you know England, but Ireland will prove Baggie and you wil be
left in the Myre. But all this wind shakes no Corne, nor doe the Westminster traytors
intend (for any thing I can heare) to send into Ireland; for there is many rubs in
the way, and great Rocks of Kingly Adamant in the Irish Seas that will draw their
Ships and stop their Passage into that Countrey. For from Anglesey, I heare this 21.
of Aprill, That the Irish Frigots, and Prince Ruperts Ships together are 80. Sayle and
doe lye all about within 6 Leagues of Dublin bay; so that all Ships from England
must fight them ere they can get to Dublin, or any part of Ireland; for all Creekes
and Harbours, which are in the hands of English Rebells there, are blocks up, the Kings
Navy Royall is so numerous and strong. London D[unr]rry is taken and all other Garisons
in the North of Ireland, are for the Kings Maj. free from any suspition of Treachery,
yong Coot at the delivery thereof, had Conditions to depart the Kingdome.
There is no discord nor divisions betweene the Marquis Ormond, Inchequeene, and
the rest, for Owen Roe is their Creature, and Dublin had been Besieged, long since if
there had been provision for Horse. But now at last what hath been long. Reported is
performed, for the Lord Marquis is within five miles of the City with 20000 gallant
Souldiers, and his Number increaseth very much, the Souldiers in the City came to
him by ten and twenty together, then let the world judge what will be the event.
This last weeke the Wishford Frigots tooke 800 Tun of Corae (which should have
relieved Lancashire, by reason that the Merchants were Rebels against the King, and
men belong ng to the treasonous Towne of Leverpoole.
From Lanceston in Cornwall I heard this Aprill 23. That there is 10 sayle of brave
Ships about Scilly and the Lands-end, under Prince Ruperts Command, but the Admirall
of that Squadron is Sir Edward Harbert, he keepes Plimouth and the other Rebels
harbours in such awe, that no Ships dare stir forth, which makes the Countrey thereabouts
very joyfull, their affections to the King are very well knowne, therefore I shall
say no more of them at present.
From Edenborough the newes is (Leith and many more Garisons are fortified for
the King, and that the Cavalier party upon the High lands are strong and in a good
Posture, and as yet no blow struck betweene Lesley and them nor for any thing I can
heare, there is no probability of fighting so, long as the King and Parliament of Scotland,
are upon a Treaty.
Newes from Hague.
DEar Friend. Our King is here still and makes what Preparation may be to relieve
you from your Engl sh bondage, heere are two Embassadors extraordinary with
him, one from Denmarke and the other from the Emperour, we heare the Queene will
bee in those parts speedily, the Scots Commissioners are not yet gone hence, all may
be well in that Kingdome, but it is no trusting such false Lounes. Our friends in Ireland
act their parts bravely, our King is promised Assistance of men from States of all
the united Province. This Summer if God blesse us, wee shall alarum Rebellion to
purpose. I am
Yours ever,
R. D.
Hague 15 Aprill, 1649.
This Monday 23 Col Poyer is to be Shot to death, Col. Powell, and Langborne, are
both discharged from the danger of Death by lot.
Thus God is just and's Judgements fall a-right,
Upon such men as did for Rebels fight.
FINIS