The works of that late most excellent philosopher and astronomer, Sir George Wharton, bar. collected into one volume / by John Gadbvry ...

Anno. 1657.

Apr. 9. Another dan∣gerous Plot said to be discovered.

10. Whereupon—M.G. Harrison, C. Rich, M. Dan∣vers, and Cap. Lawson, with several others secured.

Apr. 20. G. Blake at∣tempted the Spanish Fleet in Sancta-Cruze.

May. 4. Sir Jo. Reinold∣son Commissionated to Command the 6000 Foot, raised for the French Ser∣vice.

8. The Protector gave the Parliam. his final An∣swer, That he could not un∣dertake the Government with the Title of KING.

8, 9. 3500. Of the New raised Forces embark'd for France.

16. The remainder, (now) the like.

17. Sir Jo. Reinoldson followed after.

19. Resolved that LORD PROTECTOR should be the Title in∣serted

in the Humble Pe∣tition and Advice.

25. Humble Petition and Advice consented to by the Protector.

Jun. 3 Parliament kept a thanks-giving for the great success at Sancta Cruze.

11 Captain Stainer Knighted for his good Service.

26 The Protector's Magnificent and Solemn Investiture at Westmin∣ster.

Parliament adjourn'd till January 20.

July 1. Protector Pro∣claimed in London.

3. A lamentable acci∣dent at Ratcliffe by Gun-Powder.

7 Gen. Montague to Greenwich in order to his Sea expedition.

8 Ground sunk at Bickley in Cheshire.

9 Protector Proclaim'd at Dublin.

15 The like at Eden∣burgh.

18 Lord Rich. Crom∣well elected Chancellor of Oxford.

20 J. Cleypole Esq crea∣ted Baronet, and after∣wards Knighted.

24 Col. Edward Saxby Commited to the Tower.

29 L. R. Cromwell in∣stal'd Chancelor of Oxford.

Aug. 10 News came of the Death of Gen. Blake, and Vice Admiral Ba∣diley.

17 Mr. Jefford, Mr. Ashley, and Mr. Alanson Commited to the Tower.

19 The Corps of Gen. Blake brought to Greenwich.

20 Captain Bernard (sometimes of the Army) executed at Tyburn for Robbery.

Aug. 27 Major General Jephson sent as a publick Minister into Swed••n.

29 John Lilburn dyed at Eltham.

31 One Nathaniel Butler executed in Cheap∣side, for the Murder of John Knight an Appren∣tice, Son to a Gentle∣man of good worth in Berkshier.

The same day John Lil∣burn brought to London,

and buryed by the Qua∣kers in the New-Church-yard adjoyning to Bedlam.

Sept. 4 Gen Blake buryed in Henry 7. Chap∣pel.

9 Portugal Ambassador had private Audience.

19 The Fort at Mar∣dike besieged by the French.

Oct. 23 Mardike sur∣rendred to the French, and by them afterwards put into Possession of the English.

Nov. 19 The Lord Faulconbridge Marryed the Lady Mary Cromwel, Daughter to Oliver Lord Protector.

Dec. 5 Sir John Rey∣nolds, Col. White, and di∣vers others cast away up∣on Goodwin Sands.

25 Dr. Wild Mr. Gunning, and others secured by the Souldiers for Celebrating the Anniversary of our Saviours Birth.

31 L. Rich. Cromwel Sworn a Privy Counciller.

Jan. 13 Col Saxby dyed a Prisoner in the Tower of London.

20 The Parliament met, and sat again.

Feb. 4 Dissolved by the Protector.

16 Mr. Robert Rich, Son in Law to the Pro∣tector, dyed.

27 Cavaliers and Pa∣pists confined to within 5 Miles of their abode.

Mar. 8 Richard Green∣vile (Son and Heir of Sir Richard Greenvile) Executed.

23 A general search in London and Westmin∣ster, where many were secured.