Numb. 140.
Mercurius Politicus.
Comprising the sum of all Intelligence,
with the Affairs and Designs now
on foot in the three Nations of
England, Ireland and Scotland.
In defence of the Commonwealth, and
for Information of the People.
------ It â vertere Seria. {Horat. de
Ar. Poet.
From Thursday, February 10. to Thursday February. 17. 1653.
From Dover, February 13.
THis day our Fleet of ships came into this Road,
and intend without delay to hasten westward, to
joyn with the rest of our shipping. They on
Saturday took a Scout of Tromp's which he sent
homeward for Holland with letters and also to espie out the
Condition of our Fleet, and then return with Intelligence
and orders; but his Journey is staid.
From Southampton, February, 10.
Advice is come from Portsmouth, that 3 of our Frigats,
who set out thence to the westward, met 5 great ships on
this side of Portland, which being supposed Dutch, they
made Sail up to them with what speed they could, but they
put out Hamburgh Colours, strook saile, and made no oppositions.
Their lading is of Pitch, Tarr and other Eastland
Commodities, for the most part. They are brought
all into Portsmouth, till it be tried whom they belong to.