November 29.  
Numb. 1.  
THE CONTINUATION OF OUR WEEKLY Intelligence since the 22. of this present month, to the 29.  
The second Part. Containing many notable and very remarkable passages, amongst the rest, you shall find these,  

The strange and unexpected reduction of the City of prague in Bohemia, to its ancient liberty and freedom, from the cruel tyranny of the Imperialists, under the Command of that suparlative bloody tyrant the D. of Freedland, and others, together with the like freedom begun over the whole Kingdom, by a general revolt and club Law in all parts, where they do but meet with any Imperialists.  
The taking whereof (with God's assistance) was performed by the old Count of Thorn, and other Bohemian banished Lords, Commanders of some Swedish and Saxon forces and other, the poor oppressed Natives entertaining this occasion as sent them from God, etc.  
The great preparation of the B. of Collen, the Archduke Leopaldus, the Duke of Bavaria, and other Leaguers, to to join with the Imperial scattered troops, (for now there is no distinction) to recover if it may be (that by multitude,) what small and weak means hath taken from them.   
LONDON Printed for Nath: Butter and Nicolas Bourne. 1631.   

The Continuation of our Weekly NEWS.  

From Prage the 4. of November, 1631.  
THis City is every where exceedingly fortified, and amended. Great fear also is conceived in this place, wherefore, men transport their goods and fly to Vienna. For the Duke of Saxons Forces are enquartered in this Kingdom of Bohemia, and do encroach day by day upon us. As also the Swedish are fallen into Silesia at least fifteen thousand strong, where they have taken Great Glogaw of late and diverse other places of moment. Yea they have showed themselves in a victorious manner, even before Breslau. Which hath caused the Emperor's forces mainly to intent against them. Who with all expedition are marching towards them.  
His Imperial Majesty this day, as also diverse times of late himself in person hath been present in the Counsel of War, and with them consulted, how and by what means a mighty Army may speedily be raised. To this effect the Lord Questenburg is speedily sent to the Duke of Freidland, and Commissions are granted from his Imperial Majesty, for the levying and raising of an hundred thousand men.  
The Chancellor of the Duke of Lunenburg, Lord of Eudern, who had with him many confiscated goods in Ellenboger Country; was surprised in the night, carried away; and the said goods are restored to the former possessors.   

From Ysleben the 1. of November, 1631.  
Last week the Imperial Commander Bunnickhousen, with his Cavalleries, fell upon some of his Majesty of Swedens' forces, and defeated them in a certain Village where they lay. On the other side the Lieutenant General Schassman, surprised three Companies of Imperial horsemen, and utterly defeated, yea, slew them all, some few excepted which fled into Magdenburg.   

From Rotenburg the 8. of November. In the Country of Franconia.  
From Erfort is confirmed that since his Majesty of Sweden hath taken the same City, it is exceedingly oppressed with Garrisons, more than the City is able to bear. Hereupon those of the City by their Committees, have made humble suit to his Majesty of Sweden, to the end they might be eased and disburdened of so intolerable a Charge.  
His Majesty intends to send his Queen thither to reside there, whom they daily expect. Others are of opinion, that the Queen shall keep her residence in the Castle of Wirtsburg, which indeed is a strong and Royal Castle.  
In all parts here about, are levied all Soldiers that upon any terms will bear Arms, both horsemen and foot.  
Two days ago we heard a great thundering of shooting. Whereupon we do presume, that the King of Swedens' Army, and the General Tilly's Army, have had some sore encounter near unto Mergenheym, which is very probable to be so.   

From Lausenitz the 2. of November.  
The Imperial Garrisons in Bautsen, Garlitz, and Sitta, durst in no wise expect the coming of the Duke of Saxons Army; wherefore they have abandoned Lausenitz wholly, and have betook themselves into Silesia. Which indeed happened with great confusion, in so much that they were constrained (by reason of their perplexity) uto leave the chief of their Ordnance at Gorlitz.  
The Prince Elector of Saxony his Army pursued the Imperialists, even at the heels, and the said Imperialists were overtaken by the Saxons near unto Hirschbergh. But whereas the Imperialists durst not stand to it, they were slain by wholes troops of them, and miserably destroyed, as doubtless you will ere long understand by a more ample Relation.   

Out of Franconia the 9 of November.  
His Majesty as yet is resident at Wirtsburg, which he hath caused to be exceedingly fortified; in the night he takes up his lodging in the Castle. Some of Tillyes' Soldiers who are imprisoned by the Swedish, affirm, that there is exceeding great want in the Popish Army, both of Victuals and other provision. Whereupon the Soldiers do faint, and let their courage sink. They confess that many impotent forces are aggregated confusedly together, but to no great purpose, neither in any good order. Neither are they able to furnish their Army with Ordnance and Munition, etc. since that horrible overthrow near unto Leipsich. Especially they are weakened exceedingly, because his Majesty of Sweden hath taken (of late) Wirtsburg, and other strong places, furnished with all manner of necessaries. And doth daily proceed in his Victorious and successful proceed. Whereas the Catholic League, have not time to consult of the main matter, much less to prevent the common danger and misery, which now comes flowing upon them in full stream, but every one hath enough to do, to shift for his own particular safety.   

From Hanaw the 11. of November.  
I doubt not but you have heard how this City hath been surprised and taken by the King of Swedens' forces. Give me leave briefly to relate it unto you, if happily you are not acquainted with the manner of it.  
In the morning early, Novemb. 1. three thousand Swedish Dragoners (Musquetiers on Horseback) and six hundred Curassiers, came before this City, and entered and passed through the Kinzing gate, where they patarded the Gate behind the Castle, and scaled the walls, so that by these means they soon mastered the Old City. In this furious assault and expedition, only eight Citizens and three Soldiers were slain, besides some other hurt.  
The Earl of Hanaw, (notwithstanding his Countess was then in Labour, or at leastwise newly brought to bed of a young daughter) was presently taken in hold. And presently after assaulted the New City furiously, and battered upon the same with Canon shot. Those within resolved to defend themselves to the uttermost. But being threatened with sore threats, were at last willing to come to agreement, appealed to the Earl, and required his consent, who came to them upon the walls of the City, and spoke to them in the City, in this manner.  
My faithful and loving Citizens and Soldiers, to afford you much Counsel in this extremity, or any assistance, I am not able, by reason I am a prisoner. Only this I wish you to compound and make your agreement upon the best terms you can. Which they willingly consented unto, and did so. And those that would betake themselves into the service of his Majesty were entertained; the rest were imprisoned. His Majesty of Sweden himself in person was not in this expedition, but is daily expected at Hanaw, to establish order according to his Royal Direction.  
The forces of the General Tilly which were enquartered at Heuxt, Hofsteym, and other places hereabout, have abandoned their Garrison, and are fled to Mentz. The Swedish have also taken Fryburgh.  
As many Forces as possibly can be are raised for the Catholic League, in this their extreme need, and to this end diverse Officers are sent into the Land of Liege, to levy some Troops.  
The Archduke Leopold is now also about to levy an Army of 20000 men. And as we are credibly informed, the Bishop of Cullen himself in person will come into the field with his new Army.  
We have ty dings that the City of Strasburgh is agreed with the King of Sweden, likewise Norinburgh, Vlme and other Cities are upon terms of composition. Colonel Relinger is sent to the forenamed Cities, as Commissary for his Majesty of Sweden, to agree with them as he shall find it consonant. The same Commissary met in his journey with a Wagon full of Spiritual Persons, near unto the City Vlms, all which he took hold of, and ransomed them afterwards for 40000 Rixdollars.   

From Swynfordt the 10 of November.  
Last Wednesday his Majesty of Sweden with 33 Cornets of Horse, accompanied with diverse Earls, and other great Lords and Peers, departed from Wurtsburgh, and is directly gone to the Army newly levied near unto the City Carelstadt, by the River maine, there to adjoin his Troops with them.  
His Majesty took along with him from this place, 4 Companies, and as many as he could well spare from some other places, by reason he had information that the Imperial Forces were speedily marching toward Carelstadt, against the said new raised Army. They are already come near unto Niewstadt, and Rotten, where doubtless when they meet, something will be effected.  
This City, as likewise the Castle of Wurtsburgh is much fortified. His Majesty causeth a new Army of 40000 men to be raised, to which end, both here, and in all the adjoining Countries the Drums beat, and the Trumpets do sound continually.  
In the mean while 'tis a great misery that befalls these Countries, and none without pity or compassion can either behold or hear of the ruins in these Parts. Men have heavy taxations laid upon them, and great contributions must be paid; but especially by the Clergy, which causeth both Laity and Clergy to abandon their residence, which is pilladged and spoilt by the Soldiers in their absence.  
Newly we received tidings that the whole Vanguard of the cavalry of General Altringer is utterly defeated, and many of them slain. Insomuch that no less than 6. Cornets were brought and presented to his Majesty of Sweden, we shall acquaint you with the particulars the very next occasion.   

From Torgan the 9 of November.  
The Imperialists not daring to abide the Encounter with the Saxon Forces, have quite left and forsaken the six Cities in Lusatia, and are fled into Bohemia and Silesia, there if they can to defend those Countries.  
Since that an Ambassador from his Imperial Majesty with a great train of followers is arrived at Dresden, with very friendly and pathetical moving Letters to our Prince Elector of Saxony, which Letters sound to this effect, as namely, That it never was his Imperial Majesty's intention or will, to make the incursion into Saxony, and that he for his part, hath no other cause (but after great experience) to be well assured of his Majesty's favour and love: Knowing what a friend his Imperial Majesty hath been to him, insomuch, that he could not expect any enmity at his hands, only if he would be pleased to lay down, and abandon his Arms. But since our Elector of Saxony sufficiently knows his Imperial Majesty's disposition, by woeful proof and experience, especially since matters are now come to this high pass, the Duke of Saxony will not trust to his coloured protestations, but earnestly add further proceed to their good beginnings, and leave the issue to the Almighty.   

From Leypzich the 12 of November.  
His Highness of Saxony at this present is at Bautsen in person, but his chief Army is in Bohemia. The Swedish of Crossen in Silesia, have taken great Glogaw, and slain all the Soldiers there that made any opposition.  
It is most certain, that 12000 Swedish more are now speedily marching to his Majesty about Wurtsburgh, to augment his Majesty's Army.   

From Brunswick the 13. of November.  
A few days ago the Garrison of Rostocke came before this City, and required 4. days provision. Which by the Magistracy of the City was refused: they professed that they would cleave close to the Conclusion made at the Diet at Leypzich.  
To the same Guarrison are adjoyved eleven Cornet more, whether they will now tend will ere long appear.  
The Earl of Gransfield is now levying of an Army in Westphalia. He is come into the Bishopric of Minden with the Regiment of Erwitz.  
The Commander Baninghousen Colonel of the aforesaid 11. troops of horse, (besides the Garrisons of Magdenburgh and Wolfenbuttle) hath brought again all places unto Halberstadt under Contribution, and those that will not contribute, he puts them to fire and sword. He hath also sorely threatened Halberstadt, but whereas diverse troops of Swedish are newly come thither, he will avail but little with his enterprise. The same Commander hath pillaged 14. Wagons laden with good Commodities going from Hamburgh to Leypzig.   

From Breme the 17. of November.  
Our Bishop causeth all possible strength to be brought together, to extirpate Tillyes' forces out of these quarters, he hath already incorporated two places. And as it is reported, the Garrison of Staden hath again taken Boytsenburgh, and Lauwenburgh,   

From Collen the 16. of November.  
Six hundred of Swedish Horsemen, marched near unto Franckfort the 13. of this Month. These in passing by related, that whereas the Emperialists had utterly abandoned Lusatia, that the D. of Saxony hath taken the 6, Cities in those Countries, and so is marched forward toward Bohemia. Letters from Leypzig affirm the same, and moreover that he is now Master of, and hath subdued the whole Country Limaris, and is come within some 7. Miles from Prague, and hath taken the City Litmaris. Which hath a bridge over the River Elve, so that now there is no more resistance but only a plain open way to the City of Prague. The old Earl of Thurne and diverse other Dutch Lords, have adjoined their strength to them.  
The Protestant Peers have willingly contributed in the Conclusion at the Diet at Leipzich as here followeth.  


Strasburgh. 279000, Gilders.  
N●rimbergh. 478800. Gilders.  
Worms. 065560. Gilders.  
Wirt●mburgh. 043720. Gilders.  
Lindow. 029760. Gilders.  
Nordlingen. 054600. Gilders.  
Swabish Hall. 098443. Gilders.  
Heylbrun. 644800. Gilders.  
Vlm. 179000. Gilders.  
Memmingen. 051163. Gilders.  
Kempten. 048360. Gilders.  
Rotenburgh on the Tauber. 011780. Gilders.  
Sweinfurt. 054880. Gilders.  
Wirtzenheym. 052080 Gilders.  
Weissenburg. 031000. Gilders.  
Summe, 2312146. Gilders.     

From Eger in Bohemia, the 5. of November.  
Here is great flight in this Kingdom from all parts, and men tremble for very fear, because the Swedish fall furiously into all places, and have alreedy conquered many brave Lordships and strong places. It is also most certain, that joachims' Valley is taken by the Swedish.  
The Landgrave of Hessens forces have made short work in Paterborne, where they found but small resistance. Some Spanish troops are passed by Duyren, and are marched towards the Palatinate. Those of Mentz have taken into their City 4. Spanish Companies, and have enquartered some troops in Ringnow.   

From Bergen-up-zoom the 18. of November.  
From Antwerp is written, that 8. Turkish men of war from Algiers, were fallen into Ireland, and from thence carried away captive 1500. men, which they thought to have brought into Algiers, & sold them: but 12. Dunkirk men of war met them by the way, and after a long fight sunk two of the Turkish men of war, and took 6. more, and threw all the Pirates overboard, so that the Frish are all rescued from slavery, and landed again in Freland. Which we must expect some confirmation of, before we assure it true.   

Antwerp the 17. of November. 1631.  
For news, by the Letters come this day from Germany: some men have written from Norimbergh, that the Duke of Saxonyes' forces should have taken in Prague, it doth agree with that one writteth me from Hambrough, how that the D. of Saxony with his whole Army was entering into Bohemia, and was within 7. leagues of Prague, (it should seem Count Thurne was the leader of them) the King of Sweden continues in his late conquered places, where he makes himself strong, and gathers in great contributions in the Towns and Countries thereabouts; Tilly hath a great number of men, but most of them unexperienced in wars: the King hath sent the Count of Solmes into Franckfort, to have their present resolution, whether they will take in his soldiers to Garrison; Tilly hath sent one to them to persuaded them to take in the Emperor's Soldiers, they would be happy if they could refuse both and remain neutral and friend to both; but it seems they must resolve the one or the other; judge you in what a predicament they live, for they would fain hold with the strongest, and that is doubtful, so long as they have both strong Armies in the field: It should seem, that the Bishop of bream takes time while time is, and gins to put the Emperor's Soldiers out of his jurisdiction. Many do write that the neither Circle of Saxony, will have 12000. men in the field, and the Hance Towns like to Arm them; so that by all appearance this next Summer all Germany will be up in Arms: for particular fightings, many writ of many, but they are fare from hence, and therefore forbear to write of any of them: It should seem the French are already marching towards Italy, they say to put into Garrison; I do believe so till the next Spring, and then will show their intents; for there is a general opinion they will join with Savoy, and the next Spring go into Italy: and make a pretended war against Germany, and get Milan if they can; the next year is like to be bloody, God send a good peace to prevent so great a bloodshed as is like to be.   

Extract of another Letter of the 18. of November. 1631.  
BY God's assistance the old Count of Thurn, commanding some Swedish forces and seconded by some troops of the Elector of Saxony, and accompanied with many Bohemian Lords and Noblemen, that by the Emperor were banished, taken without any opposition the Metropolitan City of prague, of whose coming as soon as the Governor of the Castle and the other of the Town had notice, they both with many more chief Ministers and Officers had no mind to stay for that Earl his coming, but saved themselves by flight.  
They were followed by many jesuites, Friars and Priests, who all went towards Passan and into Austria. The Duke of Fridland (Walsteyn) did indeed show great displeasure at their flight. But soon after he himself and Don Balthazor (who commands all the milice and garrisons in Bohemia) feigning as if they would go forth to meet and parley with the said Earl of Thurne, they were no sooner out of town but went also away as fast as they could towards Budwize. Therefore some of the Swedish Army joining with many Bohemians, who are glad of so good an opportunity to free themselves again from the insupportable yoke, both their consciences and goods are under, do follow them, to hinder them to make any considerable Army. Almost all Towns do openly rejoice and declare for them, and so all Bohemia doth make a general insurrection, in manner, that wheresoever the people meets with an Imperial soldier, or whom they do but suspect to be an Imperialist, they presently knock him down.  
And how this new conquest doth please the Duke of Bavaria and the Emperor himself, may well be supposed. The said Duke of Bavaria being ready with about 12. thousand men to draw and march towards the Papists Army (for the Imperial and Leaguish are joined into one, and Tilly doth no more appear alive) when the news of Bohemia did cause him to make a stand and to take new Counsel. This we understand for certain, etc.   

Out of another Letter the 14. of November.  
I Do not doubt but you have heard that the Count of Thurne hath delivered again both Prague and many other parts and places of Bohemia from the oppression they have sighed under these many years. I hope to send you by the next more particularities thereof.  
Meanwhile I will tell you, that a friend of mine writes to me, that General Tilly fell so sick the very day of his overthrow before Leypsich, that ever since all the skill of Surgeons and Physicians could not keep him alive. And so I am sure that he is dead, but I cannot (as yet) tell you when and where he died.  
The Roman Catholic Army, lying still for the most part betwixt the Rhine and the King of Sweden, do by incursions now and then great hurt thereabout, not against their Enemies, but only upon the poor people, burning spoiling and sacking all whether they can come. For there is no discipline, nor order, nor Religion amongst them. They have lately taken some places (of no strength) in the Marquisat of Onspach, and the very town of Onspach; yea they are not content to burn and rob the houses and the poor Countrypeople, but they have of late been so barbarous that they have opened the Monuments and Sepulchers of the Princes and Marquises of Brandenburg, that governed at Onspach, and there rob the dead and abused the corpses, which some Finlanders understanding swore to revenge, saying; they were but sorry to have to deal with such as durst show no courage against them, but were only fit to rob and boast against the dead Lions, whom they never dare look in the faces whilst they are alive; And that they being fitter for the gallows then for an Army, they hoped to meet them once again as they had lately done in their quarter near Leypsich, where Tilly had chosen his quarter due to his robbers, and where they received their reward.  
Landgrave William of Hessen being come back again out of Paderborn to Fulda, hath brought with him thither many principal and Noblemen of that Bishopric, as hostages, until all the contributions agreed upon shall be paid.  
Bannier (who is now General commanding a Swedish Army in the Country of Magdenburgh) hath blocked up the said City, so that it is hoped he will bring the same again into the former liberty and deliver it from the Cruel Vsurpators.   

From Antwerp the 27. of November.  
This Instant there is a good friend of ours come from Frankford post in 3. days, who confirms the taking of Hanaw, and saith that for certain, Prague is taken, with all the City's Towns and places thereabouts, by the Duke of Saxony. And the King of Swedlands forces are marched from Hanaw to Frankford, which undoubtedly must also yield unto him, in fine the King of Swedland is very victorious and in all possibility to conqver all Germany, and the Empire: when I have any more news, I will not fail to perticipate it unto you.   
FINIS.