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ProcState228
Letters from Windsor say that Mr. Feake, and Mr. John Simpson came thither on the Monday night before, brought by some Messengers of the Council, and no other company with them. The Governor is not well, but they were received prisoners there, where the old Judge Jenkins, the Welsh Judge, is also prisoner. They have se...
Severall Proceedings of State Affaires, Issue 228
Wintell200
From Tuesday, January: 17. to Tuesday, January: 24. 1653 The expectations of the discontented Party in this Nation are much disappointed, for they hoped there would be new troubles, and alterations in the Army, and elsewhere, but it hath pleased God that all things do appear more settled, and like a fair morning do pro...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 200
FScout166
☞ The apprehending of some more of the Conspirators against His Highness the Lord Protector, and the present Government. The wracking and breaking One upon the Wheel, with this Inscription written upon a Stake by it; An Example to all those who will imitate such a Traitor. Also, the French King's sending over Mons. Nie...
The Faithful Scout, Issue 166
PerfAcc166
Letters intercepted in Scotland sent up to London, and Lieu. Gen. Middleton's joining with Gen. Glencarn, with 16 loads of ammunition, and the names of the Officers and Commanders, which he brought with him into Scotland. The proceedings betwixt the L. Lisle, Maj. Gen. Lambert, Sir Gilbert Pickering, & the rest of the ...
A Perfect Account, Issue 166
MDem86
Published for the right understanding of all the Mad-merry-People of Great-Bedlam. From Wednesday Febr. 15. to Wednesday February. 22. 1654. This Week Gentlemen, a Man or a Mouse; Either exit Democritus, or Enter Hiraclitus; No matter, cheer up, as long as thy Cause is honest, and Conscience clear, the threats of brain...
Mercurius Democritus, Issue 86
PerfII2
From Tuesday May 23. to Friday May 26, 1654. This day was kept a day of public Thanksgiving to Almighty God, according to the Declaration of the Lord Protector, lately mentioned, Mr. Lockier, and Mr. Thomas Goodwin, prayed and preached at Whitehall Chapel, where the Lord Protector and Council were present. And after Se...
A Perfect and Impartial Intelligence, Issue 2
ModIntell171
The gracious Resolution of his Highness the Lord Protector, concerning the languishing and deplorable conditions of the poor Prisoners in Ludgate, Newgate, the Fleet, Gate-house, Upper-Bench, and all other Gaols and Prisons whatsoever both in City and Country. With the proceedings of his honourable Council thereupon; a...
The Moderate Intelligencer, Issue 171
ProcState237
Newcastle 1 April 1654. came thus. Some Malignants in these parts are puffed upon a sudden, and give out they have hopes of the Scots, who are with a party come to Norwood Plane, within 14 miles of Carlisle; and some more would go to them, but that they fear the peace with Holland. The six Hamborough ships went from he...
Severall Proceedings of State Affaires, Issue 237
PerfAcc157
There have been many various reports concerning the Lord Whitlock, who is gone Ambassador for Sweden: He was employed upon the account of the late Parliament, which dissolved themselves; and since that, some of the adverse party have given forth in speeches, that he was stabbed or killed: Now that the world may take no...
A Perfect Account, Issue 157
PerfDiOcc02
From Monday, May. 8. to Monday, May 15. 1654. By Letters from Deale dated May 6. thus: About forty sail of our Fleet are come up this way, and ride before this town, and most of the rest of the Fleet we hear are coming after in order (as we understand) to a general Rendezvous, but a Squadron is gone either towards the ...
Perfect Diurnall Occurrences, Issue 2
FScout175
The Message sent from the States of Holland, to his Highness the Lord Protector, and the Articles of Peace signed and sealed, and presented to Him in a silver box. The Letters sent to all the United Provinces, concerning the K. of Scots, & the House of Orange. The proceedings of the Q of Sweden, touching the Marriage o...
The Faithful Scout, Issue 175
PerfAcc175
The dividing of the English Fleet into several Squadrons to go against the Enemy, and the great Design of the main Fleet. A new Plot discovered against the English. The Aid and Assistance which is lately come to General Middleton and the Highlanders in Scotland; with their design to surround Colonel Morgan, and his For...
A Perfect Account, Issue 175
WIntell147#3
From Tuesday, Decemb: 20. to Tuesday, Decemb: 27. 1653 I made mention in my last save one, that the Lord Ambassador Whitlock was at Hamburg, from whence (it is since advertised) that he is come to Gothenburg in Sweden, where he arrived in the Phnix, and his followers in the Elizabeth Frigate. His arrival is said to be ...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 147#3
FScout157
The Articles, Oath, and Instrument, signed by his Highness the Lord Protector Cromwell, for the governing of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland; With the manner and frame how the Laws are to be constituted, Religion settled, the Ministry maintained, the peace of the Nations preserved, the liberties of t...
The Faithful Scout, Issue 157
MAul16542
From Monday the 20 of March, to Monday the 27. of March, 1654. Summus locus bene regitur, quum is, qui prest, Vitiis, potius, quam fi atribus dominatur. And would you have Aulicus again with Sock and Buskin enter the Stage? 'tis granted: but you require a Courtier to appear in Court language, in Scarlet and Satin Phras...
Mercurius Aulicus, Issue 2
MNullus01
Now I come that never came before, and perhaps will never come more. I am very importunate to have free access to the public Theatre, because my Occupations are of great importance. Sirs, pray be not angry with me, I come to salute your Leathern, Vellum, & Athenian Ears, with a Hopsack full of News, and indeed I hope i...
Mercurius Nullus, Issue 1
EveryDayIntell$04
The Lord Mayor, and the Recorder's Speeches to his Highness the Lord Protector at Temple bar, upon delivering unto his Highness the Sword, and his Highness' Speech again to the Lord Mayor concerning the Charter, Liberties, and Freedom of this famous city. The manner of his Highness' entertainment when he came to Grocer...
Every Day's Intelligence, Issue $4
WPost165
The Examination an Confession of Capt. Smith, Alderman Bunch his son, Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Cotes, Mr. Sanyer, Mr. Parker, Mr. Dutton, Mr. Lee; Mr. Archer, and Mr. Ross, before the Council at Whitehall, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last; the listing of 30000 men for the King of Scots; and the manner how they should hav...
The Weekly Post, Issue 165
MPol188
Part of the Army is at Glasgow, seeing to the safety of those parts, where they are in good condition. Intelligence from that place faith, That notice was given where Sir Arthur Forbes (he that was lately routed with his Party) lay at a small Cottage, sore of his wounds that he had received. A party of horse was sent t...
Mercurius Politicus, Issue 188
PerfDiurn226
From Monday, April. 3. to Monday, April. 10. 1654. These several Addresses were this day presented to his Highness the Lord Protector, as followeth; To his Highness Oliver Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the Dominions thereunto belonging. The Recognition of the Mayor, Aldermen,...
The Perfect Diurnall of Passages, Issue 226
FScoutHorton164
The speeches between his Highness the Lord Protector, and the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, and Recorder of the City of London, on Wednesday last, at Temple-Bar, and Grocers-Hall, upon the solemnizing of that great and magnificent Feast by the Citizens: With a Narrative of the full Particulars, the receiving of him ...
The Faithful Scovt, Issue 164
WIntell208
From Tuesday, March 7. to Tuesday, March 14. 1653 It was this Day advertised by Letters from Hamburg, that the Lord Wilmot who calls himself Ambassador for the titular King of the Scots, being necessitated for the want of monies, did with much importunity press upon the Treasurer of the English Company, who fearing his...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 208
WIntell325
From Tuesday, March 28. to Tuesday, April 4. 1653. Although peradventure it be not much minded here, and there is no need for it, yet in my opinion the endeavours of Monsieur De Servient, a great Minister of the State in the Kingdom of France are very remarkable, he declares that he will enrich and reform the whole Sta...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 325
EveryDayIntell$13
A Declaration of the States of Holland, and the last Articles of Peace signed by them. An Ordinance of General Pardon passed by his Highness the Lord Protector, with the advice of his Council, to the Scottish Highlanders which shall come in by a certain day; and Gen: Monck gone to manage the affairs there. The high Res...
Every Day's Intelligence, Issue $13
WPost174
The Articles of Agreement fully concluded upon by the States of Holland, & the proclaiming of Peace on Thursday next within the Commonwealth of England. The hanging forth of the white Colours aboard the English & Dutch fleets; and the coming in of the Brest men of war into the very mouth of Severn, seizing of the Engli...
The Weekly Post, Issue 174
EveryDayIntell08
It matters not where we begin our Intelligence this week, feeling every day affordeth plenty from several parts, and therefore though we already hear a noise at Westminster, yet let us see how the wind blows further off, especially in Scotland, from whence we had this Letter following, which was written by a sure hand....
Every Day's Intelligence, Issue 8
MPol197
Sir Mungo Murray, with some horse, is about the head of this River, and by night makes In-falls into the Country, to plunder those who are disobedient to his Warrants. Now he demands 23l. Scotch for every horse and arms. His and his Officer's Trade is only to fill their pockets, and oppress the Country. They Country-pe...
Mercurius Politicus, Issue 197
PerfDiurn217
From Monday February. 13. to Monday, February. 19. 1653 This day came a Messenger from Holland, servant to Monsieur Beverling now resident in London, who sayeth that five of the seven Provinces have signed the Articles for a Peace with England; and that the other two Provinces, viz. Gilderland and Groningham the next d...
The Perfect Diurnall of Passages, Issue 217
MPol184
From Thursday, Decem 16. to Thursday, Decem. 22. 1653. Divers cavaliers and Malignants have been at Fairs in the North, where being provided of horses, they have marched in small Parties, two or three in a company toward Scotland. That notable Fellow Colonel Wogan was at a Fair in Northumberland, and some others with h...
Mercurius Politicus, Issue 184
PerfDiurn222
From Monday, March. 6. to Monday, March 13. 1653. By Letters from Dalkeith Feb. 28. The last week Lieut. Hellin, Lieut. to Major Bramston's Troop of Dragoons having noticed that one Capt. Thompson, and Lieut. Col. Ramsey's Lieut. with 5 more of the Enemy were come down into the Mearns, presently mounted with 6 more of ...
The Perfect Diurnall of Passages, Issue 222
WIntell204
From Tuesday, February 7. to Tuesday, February: 14. 1653 It was this Day advertised by Letters read in the Council, that the Merchants of Bristol had lost three ships by the French Men of War, the Unicorn of one hundred and twenty tons, carrying eight Guns, the Swan much about the same bulk, she was taken under the Isl...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 204
ModIntell175
The Declaration of his most excellent Highness, OLIVER Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the Dominions thereunto belonging: with his Act of Pardon and Grace to the people of the Scottish Nation; and the Names of the Princes, Dukes, Marquises, Earls, Lords, Knights, and Gentlemen, that are excepted f...
The Moderate Intelligencer, Issue 175
WPost170
The advancing of the King of Scots' Forces towards the Borders, under the conduct and command of General Middleton, Gen. Glengarn, Lieu. Gen. Kenmore, Major General Monroe, and a List of the Lords, Knights, and Colonels, together with the number both of Horse and Foot, Blunderbusses and Bow-men; and the raising of all ...
The Weekly Post, Issue 170
ModIntell166
The Declaration of her Royal Majesty the Queen of Sweden, concerning his Highness the Lord Protector, and the present Change of government in England. With her gracious Desires touching the young Lord Henry Cromwell. Likewise, the landing of the Dutch ambassadors, and the going down of divers eminent Gentlemen, and Off...
The Moderate Intelligencer, Issue 166
PerfDiurn231
From Monday, May. 8. to Monday, May. 15. 1654. This from Edinburgh May 3. General Monk hath had meetings with a Council of Officers, and we are in preparations against the forces from England come, to be ready to march into the field after Col. Morgan, who hath so frighted the Enemy in the Hills, that they durst not ve...
The Perfect Diurnall of Passages, Issue 231
FScout179
The new Writ and Summons of his Highness the Lord Protector, for the calling of a free Parliament, and confirming unto the people their long promised Liberties His gracious Remonstrance touching poor prisoners; and the Order and Habeas Corpus granted out of the Upper Bench, and sent to Mr. J. Lilburne in the Isle of Je...
The Faithful Scout, Issue 179
MPol193
There was a party here extreme high flown before the late change; but they are at present a little milder than formerly; they were so forward, that they thought to carry all before them. they were ready to pick the left hole in any man's Coat, which was not of their judgement; and to article against him, though it were...
Mercurius Politicus, Issue 193
PerfDiOcc6
From Monday, June. 5. to Monday, June 12. 1654. Leith June 2. Gen. Monk is returned back again to Stirling; McGriggen, and McFarland, two of the principal Clans in the Hills, have made some overtures of coming in, and to engage to live peaceably; Glencarn is fallen down into the Lowlands, but his Forces are not so cons...
A Perfect Diurnall or Occurrences, Issue 6
PerfDiurn213
From Monday January. 2. to Monday, January. 9. 1653 We cannot let pass, for more general satisfaction, (especially in the Country) what was this day published, of settling the Government of England, Scotland, and Ireland, by His Highness the Lord Protector; to this effect following. 1. That the Supreme Legislative Auth...
The Perfect Diurnall of Passages, Issue 213
WPost152
A Declaration of his Highness the Lord Protector of England and his honourable Council, concerning the establishing the Government of this Commonwealth; Together with the Articles signed by his Highness when he was invested Lord Protector, on Friday the 16 of December. Also the Proceedings of the States of Holland, and...
The Weekly Post, Issue 152
WIntell330
From Tuesday, May 2. to Tuesday, May 9. 1654. Although the Queen of Sweden is said to resign her Crown to her Kinsman Carolus Gustavus Adolphus, yet those who pretend to know much of the State affairs, do much doubt of it, in regard that if she should resign the Sovereign Authority, her Demands are so great for the mai...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 330
DutchDiurn15#2
The full particulars of a great and bloody fight near the Hills in Scotland. A List of the names of the prisoners taken, and the number killed and wounded. Also, a Declaration of the Commanders in chief of the Scottish forces for the pardoning of all them that shall comply with them, A Proclamation by his Highness the ...
The true and Perfect Dutch-Diurnall, Issue 15#2
ProcState233
To His most Excellent Highness Oliver by the Divine Providence, Lord Protector of the three Nations of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the Dominions thereunto belonging. The Cordial Declaration and humble address of the ancient and renowned City of Gloucester, by the Mayor, Recorder, Aldermen, Sheriffs and Common c...
Severall Proceedings of State Affaires, Issue 233
WPost169
A Declaration of the English Nobility touching his Highness the Lord Protector, and the present Government of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the Dominions thereunto belonging. The Rendezvous of Gen. Middleton near Aberdeen in Scotland, and the number of Ordnance, Arms, and Ammunition, brought into the field, with ...
The Weekly Post, Issue 169
EveryDayIntell$08
The Order of his Highness the Lord Protector for Engrossing the Articles, and ratification of Peace between this Commonwealth, and the seven United Provinces of Holland. The Lady Elizabeth designed to go to her Son the Palsgrave; the late Queen of England to the Duke of Savoy; and the titular King of Scots, the Dukes o...
Every Day's Intelligence, Issue $8
WIntell149
From Tuesday, January 3. to Tuesday, January: 10. 1653 It is in vain to contrive, or act against the decrees of Heaven. The Dutch in November resolving to be masters of our Channel in the Winter, as we were of their Seas in the Summer, had sixteen of their Frigates devoured by the Tempest. If they continue in the like ...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 149
PerfAcc171
The Letters from the States General of Holland to His Highness the Lord Protector and his Council, concerning the Articles of Peace, and the day when the same shall be Proclaimed both in England and Holland. The Declaration of General Middleton to the Highlanders at their late general Rendezvous, and the coming in of t...
A Perfect Account, Issue 171
WIntell329
From Tuesday, April 25. to Tuesday, May 2. 1654. When Alexander the Great was poisoned by those men who envied the felicity of his Victories, you shall find that his Colonels (for he was the first man that ever Marshalled his Forces into a Regiment, from whence they were called Chiliarchi) could find no other way to se...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 329
MDem82
Published for the right understanding of all the Mad-merry People of Great-Bedlam. From Wednesday Novemb. 9. to Wednesday January 25. 1653. What! A Hue-and-cry after Democritus? in the name of Robin Hood and Little John what art thou? I charge thee by the golden Locks of Apollo, and the Screech Owl's hoarse hollow, or ...
Mercurius Democritus, Issue 82
PerfAcc162
Another Messenger with Letters from Holland, concerning the concluding of the peace between England and them, and the coming of Deputies with the Ratifications thereof. An Ordinance of the Lord Protector and his Council, concerning Delinquents and their Estates. Several ships taken at Sea. The proceedings of the Army i...
A Perfect Account, Issue 162
ProcState242
This day was published an Ordinance for further doubling upon and finishing the sale of Dean's and Chapter's Lands, &c. By which it is Ordained by his Highness the Lord Protector, by and with the consent of his Council, That over and above the sum of three hundred thousand pounds, appointed to be borrowed upon the secu...
Severall Proceedings of State Affaires, Issue 242
TruePerfInf03
Appointed by Authority to be printed and published for the true information of the people of this Nation. From Friday January 13. to Friday January 20. 1653. By Letters from Holland came as followeth, Here hath again been a great loss to this Country, both by fire and water, and all occasioned by a great storm of wind ...
The True Informer, Issue 03
WPost178
The landing of more forces in Scotland, and the safe arrival of two ships from Dunkirk with Arms and Ammunition. The raising of the North by the Earl of Montross, the taking of Athol and Branar Castle; the design of Gen. Middleton to surround Col. Morgan, the return of Gen. Monk to Edinburgh, the Ministers prayers of t...
The Weekly Post, Issue 178
EveryDayIntell$17
The lamentable Remonstrance of the House of Nassaw, and that whole Family to the States General of the united Provinces about the Articles of Peace, and the pitiful cries and complaints made in behalf of the Princes of Orange. Gen: Monck's Declaration in Scotland, offering two hundred pounds sterling to him that shall ...
Every Day's Intelligence, Issue $17
DutchDiurn03
A great and bloody fight between the Highlanders and the English, and the Victory obtained by the English. The safe arrival of a rich Fleet from Dunkirk, consisting of about forty sail, laden with Silks, and divers other rich commodities. Also how the Dutch Deputies have made some further application to his Highness t...
The true and Perfect Dutch-Diurnall, Issue 3
MPol203
From Thursday, April 27. to Thursday, May 4. 1654. The Enemy continues still in the North, Middleton drawing into Sutherland; somewhat he must attempt with speed, because the Hills will not yield sufficient to feed him and his Forces; but how he will get Southward is a question, having a great River on this side of him...
Mercurius Politicus, Issue 203
FScout180
A Declaration of his Highness the Lord Protector, concerning the Dukes, Marquesses, Earls, Lords, Knights, and Gentlemen, that shall presume to disturb the Peace of this Nation; and his Resolution touching Sir Gilbert Gerard, Major Mason, Dr. Naudin, and the rest of the Gentlemen now prisoners in the Tower of London. T...
The Faithful Scout, Issue 180
FScout162
☞ A New Ambassador sent over from the States of Holland into England, his landing at Harwich on Wednesday last; and his Message to His Highness the Lord Protector of England; With an abstract of the Peace concluded betwixt the States of the United Provinces and this Commonwealth. The Lord Glencairn's Letter to Middleto...
The Faithful Scout, Issue 162
ProcState224
This day the Ministers and six of the Elders of the French Church, and a Marquis of France were with His Highness the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland, to congratulate, declaring their sense of engagement, to bless God for Him, and their hope of protection to themselves, and the rest ...
Severall Proceedings of State Affaires, Issue 224
PerfDiurn220
From Monday February. 20. to Monday, February. 27. 1654. This Address to his Highness the the Lord Protector, from the Ministers in Leicestershire, had been inserted as presented, but wanting room the last week it was omitted, which take now as followeth. To his Highness the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of Englan...
The Perfect Diurnall of Passages, Issue 220
FScout168
☞ A more full and perfect Relation of all the Passages in the Treaty betwixt His Highness the Lord Protector, and the Ambassadors of the States of the United Provinces; The Auditing of their Embassy by His Highness, and their resolutions concerning the Queen of Bohemia, the Princess of Orange, the late Queen of England...
The Faithful Scout, Issue 168
WIntell202
From Tuesday, January: 24. to Tuesday, January: 31. 1653 I made mention in my last of the report that the Queen of Sweden in her own person did meet the English Ambassador a mile from her own Court; and this we had from those who came lately from Hamburg, but this Day Letters came from Sweden, giving a full account the...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 202
PerfAcc168
The Audience of the French Ambassador before His Highness the Lord Protector at Whitehall; together with his Speech and Addresses made to his Highness by the said Ambassador, in behalf of his Master the Most Christian King of France; together with some Propositions concerning Peace. With the Proceedings touching the Tr...
A Perfect Account, Issue 168
EveryDayIntell11
The Commissioners for the sale of the Forest Lands sit at Worcester house in the Strand, and very large sums of Money are already advanced upon that account, the lowest rate of sale being no less than 14 years Purchase. We thought that we might have assured you this Week that Peace was concluded betwixt England and Hol...
every Day's Intelligence, Issue 11
PerfOcc1
The Message sent from the Citizens of London, to His Highness the Lord Protector, and his coming into the city on Wednesday next; with the great Presents and royal preparations, for his high and honourable entertainment; and his gracious Resolution, and Act of Grace touching all poor prisoners in Ludgate, Newgate, the ...
Perfect Occurrences, Issue 1
DutchDiurn09
The landing of an Ambassador for Lord Williamson from Denmark with full power to ratify and conclude a peace betwixt both nations. The whole manner of the Treaty, and the Ambassador's Speech to his highness the Lord protector in the Banqueting house at Whitehall. The embarking of the Lord Cromwell, and his great delive...
The true and Perfect Dutch-Diurnall, Issue 9
PerfAcc159
The several offences which are made high Treason by his Highness the L. Protector and his Council. An order for repealing of several Acts of Parliament for the ease of the people of fines and penalties. With the proceedings of his Highness concerning taking off Taxes and other grievances. A Messenger from the States of...
A Perfect Account, Issue 159
ProcState239
Addresses have been made to his Highness the Lord Protector and his Council, by some persons sent from the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common council of the City of London, to desire, that the buildings may not go on at the West end of Paul's, which was always a common highway, and lay open to the street, and yet one is ...
Severall Proceedings of State Affaires, Issue 239
FScout177
A great Fight in Scotland between the English and the Highlanders, the storming of a Tower near Dumfries by Gen. Middleton's forces, the event and success thereof, the manner of the engagement, the particulars of the loss on both sides, the taking of cap. Rogers, Agent for the K. of Scots, the Sentence of Death denounc...
The Faithful Scout, Issue 177
MPol191
From Thursday, February 2.to Thursday, Febru.9. 1654. Col. Morgan marching from Aberdeen with 14 Companies of Foot, an 8 Troops of Dragoons towards the Enemy, Glencairn and Kenmore the same day went out of Murrayland towards the Hills, they burnt all the Lord Lothan's land (the Lord Brodie's Uncle) because he kept his ...
Mercurius Politicus, Issue 191
FScout159
☞ The Proposals and Demands of his Highness the Lord Protector, to the Lord Ambassadors from the States of Holland, on Monday last at Whitehall, upon their great Conference and Treaty, touching the Dominion of the Sea, and the Customs of Queen Elizabeth. With their Lordship's Answer thereunto; And their departure from ...
The Faithful Scout, Issue 159
PerfDiurn211
From Monday, Decemb. 19. to Monday, Decemb.26. 1653 By Letters from Dalkeith 13 Decemb. came as followeth. The Enemies dispersing themselves into several parts, is confirmed, They are now endeavouring to reduce their Levies into form, by laying the same equally upon all the nearest Parishes to the Hills; but their dema...
The Perfect Diurnall of Passages, Issue 211
PerfAcc177
The sumptuous manner of Crowning and Anointing his Majesty the most Christian King of France, at the City of Rheims; in the presence of the titular King of Scots, and the Dukes, Marquesses, Earles, and other of the Nobility there assembled The burning of the English Nunnery at Gravelin, and a great part of the Town. Ge...
A Perfect Account, Issue 177
PerfDiOcc4
From Monday, May. 22. to Monday, May 29. 1654. Stirling May 18. General Monk marched yesterday from hence to Glasgow, where the two Regiments which came last into Scotland are to meet him. Col. Pride's Regiment (we hear) are within two or three day's march. The Enemy is stirring about in parties, and do most miserably ...
A Perfect Diurnall or Occurrences, Issue 4
WPost167
The Declaration and Proposals of the Lord Ambassadors from the States of Holland, to his Highness the Lord Protector, upon their receiving Audience in the Banqueting house at Whitehall, on Saturday last in the Afternoon. With the Articles of Agreement, for the ratifying, and settling of a firm and lasting Peace, and th...
The Weekly Post, Issue 167
EveryDayIntell$06
A great and bloody fight in Scotland betwixt the English, and the Highlanders, and the number killed and taken: With General Glencarn's Proclamation for raising if every third man for the titular King of Scots. A great fight at Sea between part of the English Fleet, and the Dutch, and how many were sunk, killed, and wo...
Every Day's Intelligence, Issue $6
ProcState231
An Order was sent to the Lieutenant of the Tower of London, for the Brother of the Lord Ambassador of Portugal, to continue in the Tower, so that his trial is again put off for this Sessions. Mr. Paine a Gentleman belonging to Mien Herr Beverling, one of the Lord Ambassadors from the States General of the United Provin...
Severall Proceedings of State Affaires, Issue 231
WIntell147
From Tuesday, Decemb: 6. to Tuesday, Decemb: 13. 1653 Two thousand pound is a great Wager indeed to be laid on a light pair of heels. Although the race was run on Thursday, yet I will begin it upon Tuesday and be (the length of two days,) before the swiftest of the foot-men. The Irish man did see forth from Saint Alban...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 147
PerfDiurn228
From Monday, April. 17. to Monday, April. 24. 1654. This day came the Ratification of the Peace from the States General of the United Provinces to their Ambassadors here, and by them presented to the Lord Protector in a Silver Box, signed and sealed by their Superiors, the States of the United Provinces, all concurring...
The Perfect Diurnall of Passages, Issue 228
WIntell327
From Tuesday, April 11. to Tuesday, April 18. 1654. By Letters from the furthest part of Germany it is advertised, that on a part of the great Forest, not far from the River of Danubius, there have been a Troop of Horsemen all in black coming out of the Forest, and not far from them there was seen another Troop of Hors...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 327
DutchDiurn10
The whole manner of the Treaty of Peace, and the most excellent Speech of the Lord Beverling to his Highness the Lord Protector, and the rest of the Council, with their several speeches to them again. Likewise a Narrative of the sad accident that befell the Troops at the Langer in Scotland: with a desperate and bloody ...
The true and Perfect Dutch-Diurnall, Issue 10
TruePerfInf01
From Friday December 30. to Friday January 6. 1653. General Blake is going to the Hope, a Fleet of 50 ships are already out together in the Channel, and more will suddenly be with them. If the Dutch do break off, and refuse to confirm a peace with England, let them expect that God will have a greater controversy with t...
The True (and Perfect) Informer, Issue 01
EveryDayIntell$15
A Message from the Queen of Sweden to the titular King of Scots, and the Duke of York, and their going to meet her Majesty at the Spaw upon a Treaty of great concernment. The Highlanders falling down into the Lowlands of Scotland, and their burning and destroying all that stands before them: The Treaty of Peace between...
Every Day's Intelligence, Issue $15
ProcState240
Colonel Nathaniel Fines is added a Member of the Council of his Highness the Lord Protector. The Lords Ambassadors of the United Provinces this day dined with his Highness the Lord Protector at Whitehall, and the Lords of the Council, with some Colonels and other Gentlemen, at two Tables in the same room; And the Lords...
Severall Proceedings of State Affaires, Issue 240
MPol199
Col. Cooper having notice about 30 of the enemy under Mac-Naughton, and the young Laird of Newark who lay in the Isle of Leven beyond Dumbarton, appointed several horse from our Garrisons at Kilcrooch, Cardrasse, and Buhannan to fall into that Island at a Pass near Buhannan, about four of the clock on the 21 instant in...
Mercurius Politicus, Issue 199
MPol201
From Thursday, April 13. to Thursday, April 20. 1654. Whereas there is a Letter directed by the Commissioners for Approbation of public Preachers, under the following Title, which is of serious and universal concernment, it's thought meet here to make it public. To all the faithful Servants of Jesus Christ, Especially ...
Mercurius Politicus, Issue 201
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From Tuesday, May 23. to Tuesday, May 30. 1654. I concluded in my last with the Treason, of which I told you you should hear more hereafter, and I must this week conclude in the same words again, because the Examinations are not yet fully persecuted. Before I shall give you a more particular account of it, let it suffi...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 224
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☞ The Message of His Highness the Lord Protector of England, to the high and mighty States of Holland, sent over by the Dutch Ambassadors, and delivered by them to the States General at the Hague, and the proceedings of the Hollanders thereupon. The blowing down of the Cross of the Western Church in Amsterdam, the grea...
The Faithful Scout, Issue 160
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This day was published this Proclamation following. Oliver, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, considering that whereas the exercise of the chief Magistracy, and the administration of Government within the said Commonwealth, is invested and established in his Highness, assisted with a...
Severall Proceedings of State Affaires, Issue 222
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The Bloody Vision, presented to his Highness the Lord Protector by prophet Evans; and his Proclamation at Whitehall Gate, concerning the King of Scots, and the present Government with the Declaration and Prophecy of a Virgin, touching his Highness, and the fifth Monarchy; with her Message to the Council; and the manner...
The Weekly Post, Issue 127
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Ita vertere Seria{ Horat.de Ar. Poet The Addresses and Proposals of the Lords the Ambassadors of Holland concerning the confirming of a peace, with the Articles of Agreement; The setting forth of the fiery Crosses, and Glencarn's threatening fire and sword to all that are disobedient. The great strength of the Tories ...
Mercurius Poeticus, Issue 02
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The Declaration of the States of Holland concerning the late Treaty with England, and the Proposals of sixteen Ambassadors at the Hague, from several Kings, and Princes concerning Charles Stuart; and the Lord Protector's Government in England. Mr: Feak's Preaching, and Mr: Powell's listing to little purpose. A sheet pr...
Every day's Intelligence, Issue $2
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From Tuesday, March 21. to Tuesday, March 28. 1653 The Dutch Ambassadors had this day Audience, they were attended by Sir Oliver Fleming, Master of the Ceremonies, Major Gen: Lambert waited on them betwixt his Highness's person, and the Park-gate; In the evening about five of the clock the Commissioners with the Secret...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 224
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From Monday, March. 20. to Monday, March 27. 1654. This Day his Highness the Lord Protector passed a Declaration inviting the People of England, and Wales to a day of and Humiliation, and showing the grounds thereof, as followeth. The common and notorious sins so boldly and impenitently practised amongst us, notwithst...
The Perfect Diurnall of Passages, Issue 224
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We have had a French wine prizes brought in by the Non-such and Assistance Frigates, last week. They belonged to the Dutch, who forsook their ships and fled ashore in their Boats, but left a Match and Train to blow up our men, which was near the Act. Only, one Match did burn, which was spied and valiantly repulsed by o...
Mercurius Politicus, Issue 186
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From Tuesday, February: 21. to Tuesday, February: 28. 1653 Let others think what they please, but unto me the superirrogating Star which was seen all Wednesday last in the afternoon (as if it would contend with the Sun for the supremacy of its glory) doth appear to be truly wonderful, the lustre, and the magnitude of i...
The Weekly Intelligencer, Issue 206
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A great Combat fought in Scotland between Sir George Monroe, and the Earl of Glencarn, for their plundering one another; in which combat Monro had his right hand cut off, and a great cut in the forehead, Glencarn was also cut in the head. Four propositions of the Queen of Sweden to the Prince. A List of the names of th...
Perfect Occurrences, issue $1
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From Monday the 23 of January, to Monday the 30 of January. 1654. I hope no judicious Statesman, Soldier, or Citizen, will rashly or unadvisedly censure me, before they have seriously perused and read me over: Had not the Gentlemen that formerly writ this Pamphlet, walked in forbidden paths, he had been unacquainted wi...
The Politique Informer, Issue 1
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Strange and wonderful News from the Isle of Jersey, concerning Mr. John Lilburn, late prisoner in the Tower of London; and a Narrative of several particulars touching the State Affairs. With a Declaration of his Highness the Lord Protector to the People, and the Debates of the Committee, touching the Equity and Lenity ...
The Moderate Intelligencer, Issue 177
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A great Fight between the English and the Dutch; the number of the Dutch Fleet besides fifty Fire-ships, and a List of the ships taken; With outable satisfaction concerning the proceedings between the English and the Dutch about the Articles of Peace, and the State's General Letters to their Ambassadors here. Ten thous...
Every Day's Intelligence, Issue $11