Another bloudy fight at sea upon the coast of Cornwal, on Sunday the 13. of this instant June; between the Parliaments fleet commanded by Sir George Ayscue; and the French and Dutch navies, commanded by the Lord Admiral Chastitdon. With the particulars of the fight; the manner of the engagement; the great loss on both sides; and the number of ships sunk and taken. Also, the advance of Van-Trump towards the North; and fifty of the Parliaments men of war gone after to fight him: with the sinking of Captain Taylor; and the number of English ships taken by Captian Bradshaw.

From the Downs we have received in∣telligence, That the Hollander is very busie upon the North Seas, in catching of Her∣rings; and Van-Trump hath sent a great Fleet to them to secure and convoy them: Whereupon, General Blake having notice thereof, immediatly gave instructions to Major Bourn, to hasten after with fifty sail, so that if they meet, a great engagement is expected.

Great are the preparation of both States for the defence of both Nations, notwith∣standing the present Treaty between the Parliament and the Lord Embassadors; & divers ships (by express command from the Councel) are ordered to expedite out of the River to the Downs, and those that want provisions, and other necessaries, are sud∣denly to be supplied from other shipping. Yet notwithstanding, a happy Reconcilia∣tion is much desired, and a firm peace and u∣nion

setled: For effecting whereof, the sum of one hundred thousand pounds are prof∣fered to the Parliament of England by the States of Holland, in reference to their Li∣berties, Freedom, and Fishing. But 'tis gi∣ven out, that the Parliament demands for future security, the rendition of Brill, flush∣ing, and certain other Garison Towns, for the placing in of English Garisons, and pre∣venting of future differences.

We hear that upon some further action between the English and the Hollander, that Captain Taylors ship is sunk, together with the great James; the truth whereof, I dare not affirm, conjecturing it to be onely a Rumor: Many of the Dutch-men are ex∣ceedingly inclining to peace and unity; but on the contrary part, others there are, who thirst after bloud: but whether such as may or shall foment this division, do not act the policy of the Wolf in the fable, that perswa∣ded

the sheep to give over their Mastives? Or, if Venice may not unproperly be cal∣led the signet on Neptunes right hand: and whether England and the Netherlands be∣ing in a straight Confederacy, may not be stiled his two arms. Again, whether your Maiden-Towns, as you call them, may not long enjoy that Title under the allyance of England, who hath many as rich and beau∣tiful Harbors, as of France, that cannot just∣ly brag of the like plenty, or conveniency for scituation? But for this, as all good things else, let glory, honour, and praise be given to God.

The Report concerning the James being sunk, is fabulous: And the Tyger (commanded by Captain Peacock) being for some time mis∣sing, is with safety come up to the Fleet; and hath brought in three Dutch Prizes.