The London Gazette Number 2838

The London Gazette

Published by Authority

From Thursday January 19. to Monday January 23. 1692.

Vienna, Jan. 7.

You have already been informed of the Emperors having on the 19th of last Month invested the Duke of Hanover with the Electoral Dignity, but the Publick not having yet had any particulars of that Ceremony, it may perhaps be a satisfaction to such, as are Curious in these Matters, to have some farther Account of it.

There was prepared in one of the Largest Rooms of the Emperors apartment a Throne Cloth of Gold, and at a little distance from it on the left hand, a Table covered with Crimson Velvet, on which lay a Cushion of the same, and upon that the Electoral Bonnet. About Noon the Baron de Groot, and the Baron de Limback, the Duke of Hanovers Ministers and Plenipotentiaries for this function, repaired to Court with a numerous and Splendid Attendance; and having passed through the Great Hall, where the Emperors Guards made a Lane for them, they were recieved at the Door of the Room designed for this Ceremony by his Imperial Majesties Great Chamberlain. In the mean time the Emperor came in Attended by the Nobility and his principal Ministers, and being Seated on the throne, the two Plenipotentiaries advanced towards it, with three profound Reverences; The Baron de Groot made a Speech proper to the occasion, and was Answered in the Name of the Emperor by the Count de Wallestien who declared to them that his Imperial Majesty had in consideration of the many Great and Eminent Services which the House of Lunenburgh and the Duke of Hanover in particular had rendered the Empire, resolved to confer upon him the Electoral Dignity; after which the two Plenipotentiaries came nearer to the Throne, and kneeling on the first step of it they Repeated aloud the usual Oath taken by the Electors, which was pronounced by the Count of Wallestien, laying both their hands upon the Holy Evangelists. This being done, the Emperor took the Imperial Sword, which was carried Naked by the Prince of Schwartzenberg, Mareschal of the Court, and presented it to the two Plenipotentiaries, who kissed the Pummel of it; and then returned to their first place, where kneeling again the Baron de Limback made a Speech of Thanks to the Emperor; after which the Count de Wallestien by his Imperial Majesties Command took the Electoral Bonnet and presented it on the Cushion th the Baron de Groot, who Recieved it with great marks of Respect. And then the two Plenipotentiaries returned with the same Ceremonies, with which they came.

Kinsale, Decemb. 30. On the 26th we had Advice from Kerry, That a French Privateer was driven ashore and Staved in the Bay of Ballinskellix; she had 30 Guns and 180 Men; of whom 50 were drowned. Yesterday came in the Deptford and Portsmouth Frigats from Baltimore, with the Mary of London bound home from China, and three other Merchant Ships under their Convoy; They came to an Anchor, but it blowing very hard in the Night, the Mary was driven ashore; They are now unlading her, but the Goods are very much damnified: The rest of the Ships in the Harbor rid it out very well.

Newcastle, Jan. 17. Yesterday Arrived here about 20 Sail of Merchant Men, under Convoy of a Dutch Man of War from Rotterdam. The Laden Fleet of Colliers with their Convoy the Sweepstakes and the Smirna Merchants are detained by contrary Winds. Yarmouth, Jan. 20. Yesterday came into our Road from the Southward the Sun Prize and Warrington, two of Their Majesties Ships of War; the first is bound to the Northward, and the other to Convoy Several Merchant Ships to Holland. This day came into our Road about 100 Sail of Laden Colliers under the Convoy of the Sweepstakes and Smirna Merchant; and several great Ships passed by the back of our Sands to the Southward, the Wind at N.W. Falmouth, Jan. 16. This Morning came in here the St. Fargo of O Porto Emanuel Ferdinando Master, Laden with Sugars and Brandy for Rotterdam; as and the Madre de Deos of Oporto bound likewise, with Wine and Fruit for Holland.

Deal, Jan 19. Yesterday came into the Downes about 14 Sail of Outward bound Merchant Ships, as also the Kingsfisher who brought in a Vessel suspected to be bound for France. There are now in the Downes of their Majesties Ships the Monmouth, the Lyon, the Woolwich, the Kings Fisher, the Larke, the Princess Anne, the Smirna Factor, the Chatham, the Loyal Merchant and the Prudence.

Portsmouth, Jan. 21. Their Majesties Ships the Lanox and Expedition came this day to Spithead from the Westward having left outward bound West-India Fleet on the 14th instant 110 Leagues W.S.W. from the Lizard: They saw no French Men of War; and met the Dover Crusing in the Soundings, who had taken a French Privateer of 12 Guns and 60 Men.

Westinster Jan 20. His Majesty came this day to the House of Peers, Attended with the usual Solemnity, and being in his Royal Robes Seated on the Throne, and the House of Commons being sent for up, His Majesty gave the Royal Assent to

An Act for Granting to Their Mejesties an Aid of Four Shillings in the Pound for one Year, for Carrying on a VIgorous War against France.

An Act that the Inhabitants of the Providence of York may dispose of their personal Estates by the WIlls, notwithstanding the Customs of that Providence.

And to several Private Acts.

Whitehall Jan. 22. On Friday last Don Andres Benites de Lugo gentleman of the Bedchamber of his Electoral Highness of Barvaria, and his Envoy Extrordinary to Their Majesty, had Audience of the King and Queen being Conducted by Sir Charles Cotterel Master of the Ceremonies to Notify the Death of the Electoress of Bavaria, for which the Court went this day into Mourning.

There are wanting Three Mails from Holland.

Advertisment.

The Register in the Several Diocesses in England and Wales are desired to call upon the respective Clegy, to make their Collections for the Captives at Algiers and Machancs with all speed: Their Majesty assured that the whole number of Captives may be Redeemed at once, in case Mony be ready within a resonable time, And the respective Registers Shall be Satisfied by Sir Robert Clay on, or Sir Thomas Cook Aldermen, for their Experience and Pains in gathering such Mony and Returning it up to London, to be paid in to the Chamber.

These are to give Notice, That the Musick Meeting, in which the Italian Woman Sings; will be held, every Tuesday in York buildings, and Thursday in Freeman's Yard in Cornhill, near the Royal Exchange.

Holman's London Ink-Powder for Records being the strongest ingredients for making the best Writing Ink, by dissolving on Six-penny Paper thereof in a Pint of Rain or River Water, by shaking or stirring it together: Approved on by many Thousands, and is best for Carriage by Sea and Land, it is sealed up in Six-Penny Paper, and sold by most Stationers in and about London, and Shop-keepers in the chiefest Cities and Towns in England; Made and sold by Charles Holman, now living at the Hare near the George Inn in Southwark, he having a Patent granted him under the Great Seal of England for making the same.

THE Sale of Mr. Lanckirinck's curious Collection of Pictures begins this present Monday, being the 23th instant (at his house in Covent-Garden) at 10 a Clock in the Forenoon, and continues till two in the Afternoon, and so successively every day, till all be Sold off.

THese are to give Notice, That the Commissioners upon the Statue of Bankrupt taken out against Henry Clerk, Late of London Scrivener, do Intend to sit at the Irish Chamber at Guild-Hall London, on Thursday the second day of February next at 9 a Clock in the Forenoon where such of the Creditors as have not already may come in and prove their Debts and pay their Contributions: And all persons indebted to the Bankrupt are warned not to pay but to the Assignee of the Commissioners.

Richard Fitzgerald alias Gerald, aged about 20, middle siz'd, pal'd Countenanc'd, down look'd, thin fair Lank Hair, or a short dark Peruke, Clerk to John Legh of the Inner Temple Esq; on Thursday the 19th instant stole out of his Masters Study, or Desk, as is supposed, in which was great Sums of Gold and Silver, Jewels, Rings, Medals, Seals and Watches: Whoever gives Notice of him to his said Master, or of the said Goods, shall have 10 l reward, or proportionable for any part.

LOST Wednesday the 18th instant, in the Evening near Aldgate, a gold Chain with seven Rounds marked on the back-side the Locket W. I. W. whoever gives Notice of it to Mr. Samuel Boarh, at the Golden Spread-Eagle without Aldgate Gold-Smith shall have two Guineas reward and charges.

Whereas Joseph Harpur, Cheesemonger, at Nags-Head-alley gate in St. Mary Overies, Southwark, was Robbed on the 17th day of August 1689. Upon Shooters-hill in Kent, by 3 persons, one being upon a Light Dapple gray Nag, well Forehanded, about 14 hands high: These are to give Notice, that if any person, or persons, was, or were Robbed about that time on that Road, or in Hartfordshire, or upon Kennington Common near Newington in Surry; if they, or any of them will repair to the said Joseph Harpur, he will shew them the person, who rid the said Horse, as also the horse, of which (as to his said Robbery) he hath made Oath.

FiIve Miles from London near Hornsey Church is a fair large Brick House, lately Sir John Musters, with convenient Out houses, Gardens and Orchards, the New River running between the Gardens and Orchards, with three and twenty Acres of Meadow and Pasture grounds to be Let or Sold. Any Person may receive a further Account from Mr. Musters at his House on the North side of Red Lyon Square, near Garys Inn.

Stolen or strayed out of the Ground of Thomas Leatherland at Shacklewell, one Bay Gelding above 14 hands, a Large Blaze in his Face, four white Feet. Likewise a Bay Nag, 14 hands, a thick Head and very short Ears, a shorn Mane and a bob Tail: Whoever gives Notice of them to Uriah Skipp at Flying Horse-yard without Bishops-gate, shall have a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges for each.

Taken away from Mr. John West of Sarum in the County of Wilts, (by 3 Highway Men) on the 14 instant, about 3, in the Afternoon, a Black Gelding about 15 hands high, a Pearl in his near Eye, Saddle Spots, a little white about the Fetterlocks on both Legs behind: Whoever shall give Notice of him to Mr. John West of Sarum as aforesaid, or to Mr. Nath Marks at the Glove in Cheap-side, shall have two Guineas Reward and Charges.

LOST Jan. the 16 at Night in Cliffords-Inn or Serjeants-Inn in Chancery-Lane, a Silver Minuxe Pendulum Watch, with a Green and Silver Ribbon to the Key; the Watch made by Cattle, London: Whoever brings the said Watch to Mr. Samuel Moor at the Cock and Hoop in Chancery Lane, shall receive the Reward of one Guinea.

A Pack of Hounds consisting of near twenty Couple, is to be dispos'd of. They are good at either Fox, Deer or Hare; hard Runners, well Sized and shaped, good Mouths, and most or all of them young Hounds and in the prime of Hunting; Enquire at Mans Coffee-house near Charing-Cross, or at Wills Covent Garden.

Printed by Edw. Jones in the Savoy. 1692.