taken in England, when as yet we understand not whether he hath
been here. Only one Letter from Newcastle said so, which I printed in
the last, but none came since from any other parts to second it. The
like Rumor was of Wagstaffs being taken, and Wilmot; but no such
matter. We had Letters from Chester, that assured the taking of
Sir Rich. Maleverer, and one Major Walters, who were of the Northern
crew, and fled thither for shelter.
March 26. By Letters from Croisy, a Port of France, it was certified,
that eight Spanish Friggots, and five Pinnaces, who had been a while
in the Channel, at length came into that Port, hanging out French
Flags, so that they were supposed friends; but riding there a day and
a night, they took the opportunity to carry away three French Merchant-men,
of good burthen and richly laden, out of that Port, one
of them had her lading of Linnen. This day divers of the
Militia of London were admitted to his Highness presence, where
they moved, that in regard the Inhabitants, may lose their knowledge
in the use of Arms, for want of Training and Exercise; therefore
his Highness would be pleased to give leave for a reviving of the
Artillery-Company in the City, as formerly, promising thereupon,
that they would take care none should be taken in, but such as are
known to be well-affected to his Highness, and the present Government.
Which request of theirs was willingly granted by his Highness.
March 17. It was certified, that the French King had made an Imbargo,
upon English Vessels, Goods, and Merchandise in France.
Which if it hold, questionless, the like will be done here; and by the
manner of proceeding, it will appear who it is that hath been most
sincere for a fair end of the Treaty. The issue of that action in France
is expected, but the winds being high and contrary, as yet the Letters
are not yet come. From Zurick in Switzerland, it is certified,
that the Duke of Venice is dead; that the Emperor is grown very
weak, and not able to stir of himself. And that so severe a persecution
is raised in his Hereditary Dominions against the Protestants, that they
are turned out of their Estates and Dwellings.
March 28. A strong Rumor arose about the City, that a new Pope
is chosen; but there are no Letters of it arived yet.
Yong Porter, a Son of Endymion Porter, who lately carried away a
yong Lady, formerly mentioned, was brought before his Highness, he
having yesterday run a Soldier through in Covent-Garden, who is since
dead. He was committed for it to the Gatehouse.
Nothing from Gen. Blake, or Gen. Penn.
This Afternoon the Portugal Agent, who brought the Ratification
of the Treaty between England and Portugal, had Audience of his
Highness. A Commission of Oyer and Terminer hath been issued
forth, for the Tryal of the Western Cavaliers at Salisbury. The like
way of proceeding will be against the Northern, that were in the late
Insurrections.
Licensed and Entred according to the late Act for Printing,
London, Printed by Tho. Newcomb, 1655.