The 14. of September. A RELATION OF MANY MEMORAble Passages from ROME, ITALY, SPAIN, FRANCE, GERMANY, the LOW-COUNTRIES, the PALATINATE, and other Places:  
WITH Some Famous Exploits performed at BERGEN-UPZOM since the 4. of this Month, Stilo Novo.  
LONDON, Printed for Nathaniel Butter, Barthol. Downs, and William Shefford, 1622.   

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ADVERTISEMENTS From Foreign Parts.  
SIR,  
I Have (though later) sent you the occurrents of News from diverse places; If they come not to your hands so soon as peradventure you do expect, impute it not to any negligence or want of good will towards you, but rather, for that I would first be possessed truly of the truth of what I send you, which I can by no means be if I shall post you over News upon the first report, which can neither be so true, nor so particular, and therefore unless I receive writing (from each several place, of each several action) from men of the best credit, I will not offer it to your serious view, neither will I write you the same things which I writ you before as near as I can; yet peradventure some passages may be reported again which the circumstance of time may make different: So for present, commending unto you such things as I have received, by this Post, do take leave,  
From Don Hage, this 6. of September, 1622.   


FROM VIENNA the eighteenth of August, 1622.  
LAst Sunday, had the eldest son of the late marquis Edwardsten Fortunatus of Baden Audience of the Emperor, and solicited very earnestly to be installed into the upper Marquessat of Baden.  
His Majesty and the Empress, with the young Prince and Princess, were last Monday in the jesuites College with great devotion, where they received the holy Sacrament.  
His majesty caused his Privy Council to sit yesterday, where he himself was present.  
This day they went all together with a strong Convoy to the Cloister Nieuborgh to hunting.  
The Prince of Lichtenstein, is looked for here daily to receive the Order of the Golden-Fleece.  
Likewise here is looked daily for certain Commissioners, namely, the Lord Gondtacker of Lichtenstein, the Lord Heghenmuller, the Lord Doctor Mosmuller, the Lord john Baptista Spindler of Egh, besides the Lord George Mullner the Secretary of Lucts, which are to be sent into the Country of Enns, to inquire in all places of the Rebels; And according to their offences to give them just judgement: What further will ensue time will reveal.   

From Spyer the 26. of August.  
THe 21. of this Month the Enemy shot very fiercely upon Heidelbergh, so that it was heard here very easily, but they within defend themselves bravely. We also vndestand, that those of Franckendall are resolved to resist and defend themselves.   

From Worms the 29. of August.  
Certain days ago the Archduke Leopold went from hence again, and left some of his Forces here, taking with him two Companies of the Town's Garrisons; his whole Army lieth round about this City.  
The Crabats pilledge as far even unto Franckendall, all the soldiers which they light on there about, they put unto the sword. Our Citizens were forced to deliver all their great Underwood unto them to make faggots of them, to fill up the Towne-dirches withal, for the same Town is given booty unto the Crabats.   

From Hanaw the first of September. 1622.  
THe Enemies shot daily at Heidelberg upon the Schliebacher side, for the Bavarians have taken in a Sconce beneath the Park, which Count john of Nassaw did raise, notwithstanding as yet they do little hurt.  
The Garrison at Tilpergh did sally forth not long since, and took those Instruments and Engines, of the which the Bavarians would have made a Bridge over the River of Necker, and carried them into the Castle.  
Even now there was brought from Stein to Laudenbourgh, some 30. small Boats, whether they shall be used to the making of a Bridge or not, we do not know.  
Leopoldus is come to Worms again, but his forces lie at Landan and thereabouts, and because it is reported, that Count Mansfield is to come up again, all the passages are strongly beset against his arrival here.   

From Franckfort the 2. of September.  
WE have certain news out of the Palatinate, that the Archduke Leopoldus is gone from Worms towards Spire again, but hath left some forces there for a certain time, whose number increaseth daily more and more, and the most part of his Army lieth round about the same City, in the next Villages adjoining thereunto. It is supposed that Frankendale shall be set upon, which Town is resolved to defend itself to the last man.  
Heidelberg is besieged again by the Bauarians, as already is mentioned, and play very fiercely with their Ordnance upon it.   

From Cullen the 3. of September.  
THe last Sunday they began to shoot with two half Cannons on this side very hotly, upon the Fort Pap●nmuts, but that did not continue long, for they within discharged their Ordnances from two of their Bulwarks upon the enemy's batteries, and dismounted both their half Cannons, one of them having the mouth of him shot away, the other burst in the side. And the same battery by the means of the often shooting is so ruinated and spoilt, that it is thought the Country people will have a fortnight's work before they can repair it again.  
Few days ago they of the Fort went abroad into the land of Berghen, from whence they took certain Cattle, and carried them into the Sconce with them.   

From Dusseldorpe the 7. of September.  
THere was carried last thursday from hence two pieces of Artillery more into the Leaguer before the Fort Papenmuts, they within as we understand have great store of provision, and they practise daily, yet in the like manner to provide for themselves having at this instant such good opportunity, seeing the Sconce before it upon the cleave side is quite battered down by them within.   

From Dordrechtden the 3. of September.  
THe 20. of August, in the evening, from seven of the clock until three after midnight, there was a great assault given before Berghen up zome, wherein were slain eight hundred of the enemy's side, amongst which were many great persons, besides six hundred of them were hurt, and certain of them taken Prisoners: of our side there was slain 30. and 80. wounded, and the enemy was forced to forsake the half Moon, but kept the Livy.  
Spinola did write Letters unto the Archdutchesse, the contents whereof was, that he must have more forces to become Master of Bergen up zome, entreating her Highness to write to the aforesaid Monsire Tilly, for certain thousand Soldiers to assist him.   

From Gochdan the 2. of September.  
THe 30. of August, Count Henry Vandenbergh, arose with his whole Camp before this Town, with an intent to beat Count Mansfield, with the help of Don Cordua, but when he perceived that Count Mansfield, and the Duke of Brunswick were arrived with their forces in Brabant, he came the same day back again to Venlo, where he marched over the bridge and quartered his whole Army about six thousand strong at Venlo, and in certain Villages thereabouts.   

From the Fort called Gravenweerdt, or Schen ckessconse the 25. of August. the old style.  
The Prince of Orange, lieth as yet here within the Fort, and his Camp on the other side the River Wael, in their old quarter. Certain days ago, when he understood, that Count Henry Vandenbergh, was determined to make himself Master of the Town Griet, he sent in all haste 2000 Muskateers thither, and other necessaries belonging to the defence of the same Town, and caused it to be strengthened round about. Likewise we understand that the above named Count was gone from the Town Goch, taking his way towards Vent over the bridge, yet returns back again, sending certain of his troops towards our Camp, to try their fortunes.  
Intending to make an assault upon those quarters where our horse men lay, but this was betimes discovered by some of our forces, wherefore there rose an Alarm in our leaguer, by reason whereof, the enemy saved themselves by flight.  
From the Camp of his Excellency the twenty six of August, there went from hence, Monsieur Marquet, with four other persons in a boat into Breda, where he is to stay, six or seven days, the reason whereof is as yet kept secret.  
Certain days ago, there went out of our Camp, two thousand Swimmers, but whether is not known, in regard they are not as yet returned.  
The Prince hath sent for certain boats from Arnhem Ni●umegen, and other places  (as we understand) to break up his Campe. Also we hear that certain soldiers the 25.26.27. in the night time took shipping, and that many Officers have shipped their baggage already.  
We have certain advertisement that Count Mansfeild and the Duke of Brunswick are safely arrived at Tilborgh about Breda, where daily comes more and more unto them, which by the means of their weariness could not follow, so that it is hoped within few days their Camp will be by the fourth part strengthened, what enterprise they will afterward attempt, time will disclose.  
This week and the next all the Directors and Assistants for the West Indian Company, shall be chosen in these united Provinces. God grant that the same Navigation may have a prosperous proceeding and a fortunate return.   

From Rome, the 6. of August.  
The Persian Ambassador hath requested the Pope that he would give way to his Master, that he might bring in the Greeks' Religion into his kingdom. And that he would be pleased to exhort the Christian Princes to make war against the Turk, to recover the holy Land which the Pope hath promised to consider of, and to return him an answer.  
At Naples are five Galleys prepared and furnished with Spanish soldiers, under the Command of Don Francisco Mauriques to join with the Spanish Navy: The Pope hath likewise consented that his Galleys arrived at Civita Vecchia from Naples, should aid the Spanish Navy.  
The Council of State in Spain, hath concluded that six hundred thousand crowns should be made over for the defence of Veltolina. And fourteen Hollanders have fought near Lifebon, with nine of the King of Spain's ships, where of they sunk seven.   

From Venice, the 12 of August.  
From Milan we are certified, that the Fort of Saint Marie in Engedin holds out as yet, and that eight hundred Spanish, and Leopoldish Soldiers are come into Veltoline. And the King of Spain was to take his journey into Italy. The Ambassador of this signory, the Lord Lando, is looked for here speedily from England.   

From Breslaw, the 14. of August.  
The Emperor will send three thousand Hungarians and other Soldiers into this Country to defend the same, And will put one thousand Spaniards in Garrison for this City, but the Citizens are displeased with it, where upon the Duke of Saxon will send his Garrisons here again.  
Eight days ago, there happened a great fire at Poesen which burned down the Cathedral Church, with two Steeples.  
The Prince of Poland, is marched with certain thousands towards Grotra, to besiege the City of Riga and to pursue the Swedens'. And the King of Pole himself in person was suddenly to follow.  
Yesterday, was held a general Muster, and here passed by three hundred Muskets which were taken out of the store-house of the States of Silesia. And the Imperials intent very speedily with all the force they can to assault Glats. The young Count of Thurne hath raised five sconces before the city, for the defence of it. And a hundred of his forces went a pillaging towards Frankenbergh belonging to the Abbot of Comments, And surprising their two troops of horse, they slew the one, and took the other, with the Abbot's brother, and a principal Gentleman prisoner, and got a rich booty, and afterwards they made themselves Masters of Wunschelbergh, and having pillaged it, went their ways.   

From Vienna, the 17. of August.  
The 13. of this month is the Emperor and the Empress received here in great state and pomp, and the Empress hath been presented with many rich gifts, and principally by the jews, which presented unto her a silver and gilt basin and Ewer.  
This week are sent again sixty Wagons with munition, and amongst them six hundred bullets, which weighed 45. pound a piece, going to the surprise of Glats, and there are to follow yet more, and about four thousand Soldiers, which the Emperor hath at Odenburgh with him, and the Emperor hath sent the Count of Harderk besides a Secretary of the Court, to the young Count of Thurne, to persuade him to surrender the Town to the Emperor.   

From Prague, the 18. of August.  
Last Saturday, the Duke of Lichstenteene departed from Vienna, In the mean time here are appointed certain Lords to be Deputies in his absence.  
From Glats, we hear that the Garrisons do great damage by pillaging, making their excursions as fare as Brauna, taking all the booty they can get, and carrying it into the City, whereupon the soldiers in the Garrisons of Moravia and Silesia, have order given them to march thither, to make the siege the stronger. Notwithstanding the Old Count of Harderk had order to persuade the young Count of Thurne, to surrender the Town, he could not obtain it of him, but departed with this answer, that he expected aid out of Hungary.   

From Lipsich the 21. day of August.  
The Duke of Saxons child is Christened, and the feast with great state and pomp ended, and the company departed with much joy and content.  
The Lectorall day appointed at Regensburgh, is to be kept the first of October; The Elector of Saxon, doth purpose to come himself in Person, if the rest will do the like, otherwise he will send his Ambassador. And he had rather it had been kept at Nurnburgh.   

From Franckfort the 24. day of August.  
The Magistrates of Franckfort, considering their fair to be at hand, have besought Monsieur Tilly, being General for the Emperor, and the Duke of Bavaria, that he would give command to his officers to keep the ways clear, of all Robbers and Thiefs; That the Merchants might have free access to come and trade there, it being not only beneficial and necessary for the German nation and the Empire, but likewise for the Elector and diverse States of this Empire.  
Whereupon there was the twelfth of this month, Patents published by the foresaid Monsieur Tilly at Laymen, where his chief quarter is, To all his Generals, Colonels, Captains, Lieutenants, and other officers, that they shall let pass, and give free access to all Merchants and others, as long as the said Franckfort Mart is to last, from the nineteenth of September ensuing, to the thirtieth, more and above eight days before the Mart, and eight days after, to let them pass freely and securely with their goods and Merchandise upon his Highness' displeasure and penalty of their lives.  
Last Sunday the Bavarians took in, Necker ground in the Palatinate, and next Monday following, Neckerr●u, whereupon yesterday they besieged Heidelberg.  
Last Monday in the evening, the Archduke Leopoldus, with three Companies of soldiers, was let into Worms, very willingly by the Citizens.   

From Cullen the 30. of August.  
Concerning the besieging of the Fort called Papenmuts, there is little or nothing passed of any consequence, for they have ceased of shooting into it, upon the Bergh side, because it was to no purpose, but as yet they work very hard on this side, upon the battery at Rhynetorpe, further news, time will make known.  
There arrived certain hundreths of soldiers, in the Bishopric of Halberstadt, who did for a time much hurt in that country, whereupon Count Mansfeild, who keeps his Court at Weringrata. Likewise the Abbess at Quodlinburgh, did raise in all haste two thousand men, whom they carried into Halberstadt, where the Citizens shut their gates, and sallied out upon them. But when the soldiers entreated that they might pass quietly away, they took prisoner their General, and Captains, and Commanders, the rest were most of them destroyed and scattered, and diverse of them, came to Mayden-Burgh, where they reported, that they will come again, stronger than they were, and fetch their pay.   

From Berghen up Zome the 2. of September.  
We hear that of late, the 29. of August. being Monday in the evening, the enemy made another great assault upon the trenches, but they were always beaten off again, with the loss of about some five hundred men, being for the most part almost all Spaniards, In the mean time they short with their Cannon very fiercely into the Town through certain houses and Turrets, yet without any great hurt, so that hitherto they have prevailed but little; Moreover, they fell upon the outworks in three several places withal their power, so that the fight continued from five of the clock in the evening, until midnight, so that many chief Spaniards and men of worth were slain. And they within the Town got a rich booty, and although the enemy doth strive to get near the haven, yet is he met withal, from the new-workes, so that there is no doubt, he will likewise little prevail on that side.   

From Emmericke.  
Count Henry Vandenbergh, lieth as yet at a town called Goch, and few days ago, he had almost his whole Army brought upon the Clevish heath all in Armour, to what intent, is as yet unknown.   

From Nannow the 22. of August.  
We hear for certain, that Spiers and Worms are both taken in by Leopoldus, who hath altered the Governance, and disasured the Burges, that Heidelberg is besieged and battered; that they cannot long hold out, Frankendale is besieged also, and none can go out or in, but as yet not battered. Their remains no more but Mainchem and Densborough unbesieged, all which is done by the forces of Leopoldus and Banasia.   

From the Hage the 4. of September.  
We hear now for certain from Breda, that Mansfeild and the Duke of Brunswick, arrived at a place, called Osterwick, in the Lant-state near Breda, within a mile or two at the most, where they are lodged to refresh themselves, having mustered 10000 horse, and 4000 foot, in his passage, it is thought he hath lost no less than 4000 Horse and Foot: Gonsalos de Cordua (as it is upon the best intelligence certified) hath not lost of his own and the country Boars less than 12. or 13. thousand in several encounters with Mansfield, in his passage thorough Henault Liege, and Brabant.  
From Breda we likewise understand for certain that since Cordua his coming to Spinola his Camp, they have made several fierce assaults upon the Town of Bergen-upzom, and especially the first of September Spinola (after he had been repulsed at a half Moon in one of the out works of the Town assailed certain new works lying towards Breda, 'twixt two Forts of the Town, with certain Spanish and Walloun Companies of D. Cordua: the which works were kept by a Walloun Commander and certain Wallouns, and for a long time valiantly defended, but being over furiously charged by D. Corduas Soldiers, was surprised and taken.  
In the mean time comes Colonel Morgan with certain Companies of the English of his Regiment, and certain Companies of Scots of Colonel Hendersons' Regiment lately deceased, (which Regiment of Scots are since under the Command of Sir Francis Henderson being Colonel in his brother's place) and seconds the Wallouns with such resolution and courage, that they put them all to the sword, and possessed the works again; In which conflict they killed dead in the place 800. of D. Corduas men, and got great booty by the rifling of their dead men. Since which time (leaving his former course of surprising by furious assaults) he hath begun another manner of way to gain the same, (and hath vowed either to take it within a short space of Michaelmas next, or else to lose his whole Army) by plying 40. Canons against the same to batter it down to the ground; but how speedily he can do the same, time will show.  
Further we understand from Brussels, that Count Mansfield sent a Trumpeter to her Highness, to desire that all prisoners taken may be rendered or ransommed, according to the law of Arms.   

From Constantinople.  
SInce the late relation of Turkey sent by Sir Thomas Roe, It is written that there is fallen out a great division betwixt the Spahies, which are certain horsemen, and the janissaries, the janissaries favouring the present Emperor, the Spahies favouring the elder Brother of the late Sultan Osman, and do labour to set him in the Throne, and to displace Mustapha the present Emperor; so that in the City of Constantinople by reason of these Civil dissensions, it is very dangerous for all Strangers to make their abode there.  
It is likewise reported, that the Basshawes in several countries are gathering together forces, each one to strengthen themselves, seeking opportunity every man to possess his own country as principal Lord, as it fell out after the death of Alexander the great amongst his twelve Commanders, which possessed every man for themselves, and so ceased the universal Monarch of the world.   

From Rome the 26. of August.  
THe Pope having been lately very sick, is recovered again; for the which there have been great Processions, and singing Te Deum laudamus. His Holiness being highly offended with the Governor of Naples, for detaining of his Galleys so long; and the great Princess which he expected should have been espoused to one of his Nephews: whereupon he hath commanded the said Viceroy of Naples to make his appearance at Rome, and crave pardon, but he refuseth the same in regard of his place; and being the King of Spain's Subject, he cannot do the same without his leave, so that it is thought there will grow some discontent betwixt the Pope and the King of Spain, and the rather, for that this Pope was chosen without the consent of any of the Spanish Cardinals.   

From the Hage the 10. of September. Stilo Novo.  
IT is written that those of the Town of Berg, have this week made an assault upon a sconce or Fort of the Enemies called the Cat. (The said Fort being planted with many Ordnance did more offend the town than any work beside) which was so valiantly assailed, that they took it in, and brought their Ordnance into the town, raised the Fort, and made it level with the ground, in which service there was slain many men on both sides: But of the certain truth, and of the more particular manner thereof you shall understand more by the next Post.   

The Copy of a Letter received from Vtrech, this present 13. of September.  
SIr, I have no news to write to you at present but this; The Noble Hastroke, brunswick's Brother, had his arm cut off in two places, to the general grief of the true hearted. It is also credibly reported (with us) that Heidelberg, Manhem and Frankendale, ate all at once beleigered, so that the poor Palatinate has not in all his native Country one simple Harbour to shelter himself in, nor one piece of ground in command whereon to set his foot.  
There is a general fast to be observed in all the united Provinces, the 10. of September, according to the new style, so that we do expect some great matters to be done suddenly, the Count of Mansfield hath well refreshed his men, and increaseth them daily, ●o that there is in the field under his command about 16. thousand brave Soldiers, Horse and Foot, and it is hoped erelong the passages to Spinola his Camp will be more and more straightened, which he fearing doth with the more violence assault the town daily.  
From Middleborough is advised that the 60. men of war of the States, which are waiting upon the West India silver and gold Fleet, have taken 12. Spanish ships, coming from Brasilia, very rich●● laden, and are thought to be worth at least 〈…〉 ●ound sterling.  
〈…〉 … mes news from Aleppo, that the Engl … 〈…〉 … llanders have taken Ormus from the Po … 〈…〉, being a City of great importance, and of great traffic, lying upon the borders of Persia.   

From spinola's Camp, lying before Berghen upzom the 2. of September. A Letter printed at Antwerp.  
IT is reported by a Gentleman that came along all the way in Count mansfield's Army, from Sedan to Gemblours, where the battle was fought between him and Gonzales, that there were some 2000 of his Horse that did mutiny against him, thinking that it was not likely or possible for him with his Army that way to pass that he then intended, and is now past, having so strong opposition. Those never gave a stroke in the battle, and if they had fought as the rest of mansfield's forces did, Don gonzalo's Army had been (as is very likely) quite overthrown.  
We got news the 30. of August, that Count Mansfield, and the Bishop of Halberstadt, lost in the a foresaid fight above 2000 men. Wherefore upon the same and the next day in the evening, we made here great shows of mirth, making of Bonfires, discharging of our ordnance, the Musquiteres gave likewise 3. volies with their shot, and those which carried Pikes, put bundles of straw on them, and went so with them aloft, to spite the Enemy, it seemeth that our who … 〈…〉 was set on fire, and the Pipes, Drums, 〈…〉 … pets were every where bravely so … 〈…〉 same was likewise done the next day 〈…〉.  
The Garrison within Berghen was in 〈◊〉 mean time very quiet, but the next day, having understood that Count Mansfield was safely arrived at Breda, with 14000. horse and feet, and that he having slain 3000. of gonzalo's foreces, had gotten the field, & taken diverse of his pieces of Ordnance besides his money and baggage, they began likewise to make signs of joy, and discharged abundance both of great and small shot, & in the evening they made exceeding great bonfires, rejoicing mightily in regard of the arrival of their much expected friends, Count Mansfield, and the Duke of Brunswick, who as they hoped should be their redeemer, and free them from their enemies.  
By this precedent Relation or Letter, you may perceive what mansfield's very enemies do publish of his late battle, which some here in England transported with affection, will not believe but that he had the worst of it, nay that he was utterly defeated.    

The Printers Aduertisemnet.  
THere was printed the 9 of this month a Relation or book of news, wherein were foisted in (without the Licencers' knowledge) certain fabulous passag … 〈…〉 … ely that Count Mansfield should have in high … 〈…〉 … 00. women or whores, and some ot … 〈…〉 only false but also scandalous, to cert … 〈…〉 Neighbours and friends, which may pe … 〈…〉 … casion some to think the weekly Cun … 〈…〉 … ssed without any care or regard what is print … 〈…〉 published (as formerly when things were d … 〈…〉 … out order) but I will assure you the contra … 〈…〉 … atsoever is licenced is throughly examine … 〈…〉 … nted according to the high or low Dutch 〈…〉 … opies, or out of Letters of the best credit fr … … d the Seas, and that whosoever hath or shall ob …, or put any thing more than hath been judiciously examined and approved, is liable to be severely punished: therefore expect no such bold attempt from any of us hereafter. Farewell.   
FINIS.