From Munday January. 9. to Munday, January. 16. 1654.
This day from Scotland we had these papers following, viz.
A Letter from the Earl of Glencairn to the Governor of Badgenoth Castle, and his answer thereunto. Together with a Letter from the Governor, to the Gentlemen of Badgenoth.
For my
SIR, I have sent a Letter of yours directed to the Gentlemen of Badgenoth, wherein you have expressed so much
Decemb. 30. 1653. Glencairn.
My Lord,
I received yours by your Trumpet, wherein you have put your selfe to much labor, to convince me of the orroniousness of my principles, and of my blindness for want of information; the truth is I see not so far as I desire, but the more I see, the more I discover of the unwarrantableness of your proceedings, given about to disquiet the peace of the Country, and to devour that little which the poor people have left them, upon pretence of a King, which I assure you I have disowned, and will still disclaim: And whereas you are pleased to inform
Ruthven Castle, 30. Decemb. 1653.
Gentlemen,
For as much as I believe you will be summoned to come in to the Earl of Glencairn, Lord Lorn, and others now come into the Country to its ruine, (what ever they pretend to the contrary) to joyn with them in their unwarrantable & headlong designs, to the destruction of our own peace and welfare: I desire you to look back to your Engagements to those (who though of another Nation) never dealt so hardly with you as these do: I see the destruction of many of them eminent, who are Murtherers, theeves, Drunkards, Swearers, Whoremongers, Headdy high-minded, proud and yet beggers, disobedient to honest and good Parents, Trucebreakers, Bankrupts, and lawless persons; and generally such as the Scripture excludes from Heaven, and think you, can these men prosper? All that they pretend is for a King, but their intent is to strike at the power of godliness, and that lust might raign uncontroled; and judge you, if they could do no more for their great Idoll when personally present with them, at such time as they had the general concurrence of this Country, and some of other Nations, what they are now likely to effect for him with this handful of men Beasts; and indeed, I cannot but much wonder, that your young Master, who is the son of so good a Father, should concur with these Birds of Prey to defile his own Nest, and with these Caterpillars to eat up and destroy those people that have their dependance upon him, but surely if he be a man that hath any spark of grace or honesty, he will rather die then suffer these men so to wrong and abuse his own innocent people; but certainly, if he do otherwise, destruction will be his portion: I do again require you, as you tender your own good, to give no concurrence with these men; which if you do, it will undoubtedly prove your ruine, (as I have formerly and more at large declared to you;) but if you carry out your selves honestly according to your ingagement, you may expect stedfast friends to stand by you, when these like chaffe are blown away with the whirl wind of destruction; and this I must tell you, that when you first obliged your selves to us, those your Engagements were in your own apprehension, either lawful or unlawful; If lawful you are strictly tyed to perform them, and God will require an account therof; if unlawful
Rutvurn Decemb. 31. 1653.
From the Hague, Jan: 17. stilo nov. We are here very apt to believe a peace, because it is a thing exceedingly desired all over these Lands: And there is the more hope, because all things are very still and calme, both at sea and land: And we have added to all our conceits the like out of England, by the way of Flanders; from whence Letters say, that there was not much difference between the Councel at their parting. Some things have been communicated from them to the States General, which take up a great part of their time in consultation, but nothing can be certainly known yet of the event, because it depends upon their Lordships present Resultation: But we ghesse things may go well, because men are not high in Discourse (as formerly) against England, besides we observe little talk of a war, or of a desire to it. Thus we live by ghesses. The Princes about us are loath to see two such formidable Common-wealths in so neare a Conjunction, especially now that England, Scotland, and Ireland are united under one Head, and that a wise and, an active one too; and therefore they bid high in hope to keep open the breach; of whose feares and jealousies the States here will be able to make many an advantagious use, and winde them up to their own conditions, as they shall see cause.
From Dalkeith, Jan. 7. The Supplies are safely and timely arrived here, for the encouragement of our Forces in this Nation, where affaires look with no plaesant face, by reason of the great devastations, spoiles, and devourings made by the Highland Locusts, who have been swarming and pilfering up and downe in all parts. And now they are very active in their Levies.
Doubtlesse, the enemy have been fed and heightned with more then ordinary hopes and promises; and so may be more considerable then is believed, as to matter of resolution; but how to accomplish any thing of moment, as yet is not seen: but great men doe still flock to them.
As this week the Commander in Chiefe hath received an account of the flying out of young Montross, and Charles Lord Gourdon, onely brother to the late Marquis of Huntley, and Chief of that Clan, who are gone in to the enemy.
By Letters from Dublin in Ireland was certified; that Lieu: Gen. Fleetwood and the Commissioners are at Dublin; That the Lord Musgrave is to be tryed the beginning of the next moneth; That all is very quiet in Ireland, save some smal parties of Torie, which are chiefly about the County of Carlow, where they lately fell upon and wounded some of the Surveyers; and doe sometime where they dare venture, and flie away again with their prey presently.
An Ambassador from Hamburgh was this day to congratulate His Excellency the Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland.
Mr. Lesleboue Long, to whom is added Mr. Sadler are the Masters of Requests for Petitions that are to his Highness.
Dover, 13 Ian. 1653. We have severall ships out in several parts, for securing the English Merchants in and out, which makes us now to hear little of the Brest men: And our Fleet with Gen. Pen in the Channels is ready for action, if the Dutch do not agree. The French are not a little troubled to hear there is such probability: But there was a sad accident befell the Protestants in France, the last Sunday; for so soon as the Exercises were done at Charington, the place where the Protestants meet, about two Leagues
From Francford the 7. of Ian. 1654. The Duke of Simmeren having ended those differences between him and the Prince Elector; having taken his leave from the Emperour and the Nobles, is gone homewards. The Diet at Regensburgh begins now to act upon businesse, and in the first place they have agreed that the new chosen Princes of the Empire shall from henceforth sit in the Princes Chamber, and have power to Vote: And is concerning the summe of money promised the D: of Lorrain for the evacuation of his Forces out of the Empire, and the quitting of those places which are as yet possest by him, although there is an agreement of the Emperour, the Princes and other Nobles, yet the States are very backwards, and finde many difficulties to put the same in execution; and so this business with many others who are yet undecided doth put the Emperour to no small anxiety, being daily solicited by the States of Hungaria to be present at their Diet, which is to begin the next moneth at Presburgh; the chiefe occasion being for the Election of a new Palatine, and so end the differences lately sprung up between the Protestants and Papists; upon that subject we have news that the Emperour of Russia hath declared open warres to the King of Poland, and that he is marching with a powerful Army towards Smolmsko, with an intent to besiege it, having sent another Army into Russia-alba, consisting of 40 thousand men, whereof the one half is of his Subjects being all
Paris, Jan. 21: 1654. stilo nov. By the last Letters from Bourdeaux, we have onely, that this Winter season hath caused the Spanish ships to forsake their Rivers mouth: which thereby is become free, but as yet we have little trading here, which doth make us suffer much: We are expecting here daily our Ambassador which was at Rome, whom we heare to be gone from thence by land to Florence, and so is to imbarque at Lerio: And as concerning the new Minister to succeed him, there is yet no certainty, there being three in nomination, but as yet none agreed upon: The Knight of Ctequi is now gone into Picardy, there to raise some forces which are to be Commanded by the Governour of Sidon, and these are to be employed for the reliefe of the Leigers, who have of late been visited by the Prince of Conde, and the Duke of Lorrains Forces, who have possest themselves of two small Townes, and thereby have got power to quarter themselves therein; the Coantrey having endeavoured to oppose them, but came by the worst in the encounter.
Forasmuch as many persons have Claimes depending at Worcester-house upon the last Bill for sale of Delinquents Estates: It is thought necessary to publish and give notice that all persons who have any Claimes there depending upon that Act, do bring the same unto a hearing before the last day of this present Ianuary, for that the Commissioners for removing Obstructions have not power to hear any Reports upon Claimes after that time. And the great cause concerning Sir Arthur Haslerig and the Commonwealth about the Estate of Mr Cuthbert Collingwood of Eslington in the County of Northumberland is appointed to be heard on Munday the 30 day of January instant, before the said Commissioners for Removing Obstructions sitting at Worcester-house.
The Portugal Ambassador's Brother was by an Order of the Council removed back from the Tower to Newgate, the Sessions now sitting in the Old-Baily; but upon several grounds, and the Petition of the Portugal Merchants, his Trial was put off untill the next Sessions.
The Officers and Souldiers from the several Garrisons and Regiments have been very unanimous in signing the Establishment and Engagement to the Lord Protector, as certified by their several addresses to his Highnesse, whereof take one, as followeth.
Having for many years past been led under your Conduct, through many difficult Services, wherein through the blessing of God upon the vigilancy and endeavors of your Highness, we have in some measure been Instrumental in our places to free the Commonwealth from its enemies: So we now cannot but above all worldly things, most earnestly desire to see these Nations after all the shakings which have been in the midst of us, set up upon its true and proper Basis and Foundation, and thereby brought into a harbor of rest and safety. The sense whereof having led us to the consideration of what further might be our duties towards Your Highness, and the whole Nation at this time when it pleased God to give us hopes of establishment by inclining you to accept of the Government and Protection of this Commonwealth; whereby we are perswaded that the liberties of the people, both as men and Christians (the true end whereupon the great controversie hath been stated) will through the mercy of God be assured: We judge it highly incumbent upon us to make our humble address unto you, and to declare, That we shall not only be obedient unto you in the performance of Your great Trust, in the performance of Your great Trust, but in our places most faithfully and diligently. To the hazard of our Lives, and whatsoever is near and dear unto us, be serviceable unto you in the station
Your Highness most humble, and faithfull Servants.
Dalkeith Ian. 14. Kenmore and Glencary with their forces marched by the way of Strathspey, and Glencarn Lane, Mac. Aldney, and some of Mac. Griggers men, with the rest of the gang (Athol being left behind) marched by the head of Badgnoth, and joyned their forces within three miles of Ruthven Garrison. Upon their approach Glencarn sent a Letter to the Governour of the Castle, inviting him to come in to his Majesties forces, and telling him, That all Scotland was up in Arms, and many had marched through England top joyn with them: To which, he received a very resolute and ingenious answer from the Governour Cap: Hill; and it was not probable his Lordship had so great an Army, when he could provide no better quarters for them. After they had been a while in Lorne, there fell a discontent between Glencarn and Lorne, about the men of the Country, Lorn saying, They being his men, he ought to have the ordering and disposal of them, as the Earl of Athol had of his; but Glencarn told him, that he took up the Rents of the Country, the men were the Marquesse of Huntleys. After many high words, Glencarn offered to draw his Sword, and Lorne went away in a great rage, swearing, That rather than he would see his own people abused by Glencarn, he would lose his life, and thereupon drew to the other side of the water with some
Paris Ianuary 24, stilo novo. The last news from Nantz advise us, that the States of that Province were still at variance with the Parliament, whom they accuse to attempt against the Royal authority and the good of the Country, and moreover complain of other abuses, thereupon ordered that their grievances should be drawn out in writting, and Commissioners appointed to carry them to the Court; The Parliament have likewise raised a sum of moneis, and have appointed Commissioners to go to the Court, and make their humble Remonstrance to the King upon that Subject: This week the Parliament having order to come to the Louur, went there by a select number of them; the businesse was concerning Rents and moneys due upon the Town-hall, but after a long debate they went home again, having got more of discontent than money: The City of Piriguex having of late submitted to the King, and thereupon sent their Commissioners to the Court, they had the first audience, where there was a great many Protestations made on their parts, and so were paid again in the same Coyn: The Prince Thomaso of Savoy hath obtained the eminent place which the Prince of Conde had at Court, although it had already been promised to another by the Cardinal: The great Mask, or Ball is not yet compleated, and therefore expectations is still to see it, being a thing will spend many Crowns in gold and silver; it is said here that the Cardinal will carry the King to Chanille (a house formerly belonging to the Duke of
From Italy and parts adjacent. The letters from Naples advise us, that the Cardinal of Savelli having remained there some time, and being visited by our new Viceking is gone to Salerna. The Viceking is to go in state within a few dayes to the high Church, it being a custome at the comming of new Vicekings, to ride thither in a stately manner: The new Viceking hath taken a great distaste at the Prince of St. Severo at his return from Apuglia, the occasion of it being for entring the City with above one thousand to attend on him, and thereupon hath commanded him to remain as prisoner into his own house.
From Rome: The Cardinal Trivultio (who doth now act for Spain in the absence of their Ambassadours) had audience of the Pope this week, which did continue near two hours.
From Genoa there is no other, than that the late Viceking of Naples was gone from thence with 4 Galleys, but having met with foule weather they were forced to return thither again.
From Venice: The Senate hath again issued orders for the hastning of the Fleet, which is thought will be ready in a short time to go to Sea, and likewise care is taken that the land forces may be in a readinesse, both of them being to the greater than it hath been hitherto since the War between the Turks and us: The Commander Barbarigo hath concluded the contract of twenty men of war in France, and besides some Dutch Merchants have ingaged to furnish ten besides four English ships: so that all things are in a good forwardnesse against the next Spring: We hear from our Army in Dalmatia that the Morlacks were gathered in a body of about fifteen hundred men,
Nothing yet from Holland but what is expressed by private Letters, that the States would within 6 days an answer for an absolute agreement with England, as also saith their Deputy Monsieur Barrel in France, that the States have agreed to the English Propositions for peace.
From Dartmouth Ian. 12, The Hector hath brought in a ship hither, which hath in her 3000 Cheeses, the ship is of Amsterdam, and took in her Lading at the
This day further from Scotland came as followeth. These parts afforde no news, the Enemy is preparing to make ready for the season of the year, and do the utmost this Winter to promote their design, and do send into our quarters their Warrants for their levies, but dare not come themselves to see performance, only in the night do sometimes come and steal horses, and at sometimes carry away some men, you may by the inclosed see their Warrants, and what the Governour of this place Col. Cooper is constrained to do to counterwork them, or else the people would be too willing to answer their expectations, no more but that I am Sir,
William Earl of Glencairn, Lord Kilmarrs, Commander in chief of his Majesties Forces within the Kingdome of SCOTLAND.
By vertue of a Commission directed to us by His Majesty for leavying of Forces, Horse and Foot, for suppressing the Common Enemy within this Kingdom, we doe hereby require you, and every of you, within the Shires of Ayre and Renstrew, upon sight hereof, to send forth for His Majesties service (forth of every Thousand pounds rent within
For the whole Noblemen, Gent: Heritors, and others, Inhabitants within the Shrefdoms of Ayre and Ransrew,
We expect your answer at Rosdew the 6 of January, 1654.
This from Col. Cooper upon the aforesaid Paper to the Noblemen, Gentlemen, &c. of Ayre and Randsrew, as followeth.
Having seen a Paper, subscribed Glencairn, directed to the Noblemen, Gentlemen, Heritors, and all others within the Shires of Ayre and Renfrew, Commanding them to set fort horses furnished for war, with sufficient Riders thereon, and to bring in the same to Rosdew, and to deliver them to such persons as shall be there to receive them. And lest bigg words should fright some, and subtill perswasions delude others into obedience of the same Papers, to the ruine not only of the persons so yielding, but to the apparent hazard of the peace and welfare
THO: COOPER.
We hear by a Ship come from Hamborough, and also many ships this week come from Dunkirk, of ten of our Merchant men come safely to Gottenburgh laden with all Eastern commodities, and five of our Frigats convoy to them, who have also homewards bound made several prises upon the Coast of Norway, which will be in England very shortly.
All persons are desired to take notice that the Committee for claims for lands in Ireland have appointed Thursday the ninth of February 1653, for Adventurers to draw lots at Grocers-hall London for Barronies, and that all persons who intend then to draw lots, do before that day pay their pence.
William Tibbs
From Milford haven the 16th of January. Some Vessells come lately from Ireland bring news, that all things there are much at one: only that the Tories in stragling parties do much mischief, endeavouring to gather up a body of an Army, and of late some encounter was between a party of ours and them, but they were forced back again into the boggs, their great Sanctuary, with some loss. The Plague is not yet ceased, but remaineth in many parts, but not so violent as formerly.
From the Isle of Wight thus. General Pen is still riding
By Letters of a later date from Scotland they write, That the Highlanders increase in their Levies, and confirm, That the young Marquesse of Montross and Huntley are joyned with them. Also a Letter from Aberdeen saith, That 17 Dutch ships are arrived in Scotland with 1500Forreigners, and Armes, and 200 Horse.
There is nothing as yet further from Holland to signifie their agreement to the Treaty of Peace, what ever reports be. General Blake is again gone down to the Fleet, whom we understand will be in readinesse to put to Sea (according to Orders) very shortly.
Letters further from France speak of an Imbargo to be put upon all our English shippes in their ports for the present.
There is newly published an
A piece intituled, Observations on the present manners of the English, briefly
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