THE MOST Remarkable Passages From most parts of Christendom, for about three months past:  
Gathered out of the best Intelligence that comes to this Kingdom, either by Letters or otherwise, very useful for our. Nation to take notice of.  
Wherein you have the actions of Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the Low-Countryes.  
In Upper Germany, the various fortunes of the Swedish and Imperial Armies.  
In Lower Germany (since the joining of the Hessish and Weymarish) the continual good success of that party against Lamboy, the Bishop of Collen, and other their Confederates.  
The undertake and actions of the French and Spanish Kings in Catalonia, with the taking of Coluure.  
Something of the Hollander both at home and abroad, in the West-Indies, as the taking S. Tomee.  
LONDON, Printed for NATH. BUTTER. 1642.   

Brunswick the 1.11. of Feb.  
General Major Pfuel, (who heretofore served under the Swedes) and Monsieur Peus, are passed through this City, and gone to Archduke Leopold William to desire service of the Emperor. The French Ambassador Monsieur Avaux hath been at Hildesheim, thinking to hinder the agreement betwixt the Emperor and the Dukes of Brunswick and Luneburg, but came too late.   

An abstract of General Piccolominies Letter to Colonel Westphalen, bearing date the 29. of Jan. the 7. of March.  
THe confirmation of the unhappy encounter of General Lamboy with the Weymarish Army, I have understood out of your last Letter; and upon the consideration of many circumstances, I can conclude nothing else, but that this defeat and overthrow was for the most part overseen, and proceeded out of a mere ambition, because he had under his command good old beaten soldiers, and Field-marshal Hatsfeld with his Troops was not above a days marching from him, with whom he should have joined. Without this overthrow we had been masters in the field every where, but God intended to visit and humble us. Upon the receipt of this unpleasant news, Archduke Leopold William was confirmed the more in his heroical resolution, and furthered the marching of the Armies hitherwards, and against the Swedes, and yesterday arrived hereabouts about Weidel & Tangermund: Whereupon the Swedes hearing of our coming, moved likewise their former quarters, and marched with their main strength and power towards Saltzwedel, where they lie now. We seek nothing else, but to meet them in these even and flat fields, and to force them to a battle, being confident, that with our cavalry, which is in a good case, we shall over-match them, and within three or four days we shall lay a Ship-bridge over the river of Elve, either here or somewhat lower, that in case of necessity we may the better draw the Silesian Army to us. What further shall pass, I will certify you by the next.  
Given at Tangermund the 29. of Jan. 7. of Febr. 1641.   

Weymar the 3.13. of Feb.  
AT this instant comes our Foot-Post from Rommelsburg, certifying, that on Sunday last the Swedish Commander in the Castle of Mansfeld, sallied out with displayed colours, and got not only in the Mill at Leimbach a great store of meal, but also put to the sword by the way many Imperial soldiers, and made a great hole into the siege.   

Hamborough the 1.11. of Feb.  
WIthin these two days the King of Denmark's Camp shall be demolished, and all the Forces drawn off. It is reported that the Emperor hath highly upbraided the said King of Denmark, for framing a Camp upon the ground of the sacred Roman Empire, without the knowledge of any man, what his design is.   

Vienna the 2.12. of Feb.  
THis City hath agreed to pay unto the Emperor 200000 florence, and the States of Lower Austria will do the like; and being the Swedish soldiers in Beuthen mutined, wherefore the Swedish Commander in it was forced to surrender the said City unto the Imperialists. The Palatine Treaty goes on very slowly, and is no hope as yet of any restitution.   

Norimberg the 5.15. of Feb.  
FRom Leipsig and Dresden is confirmed, that the Swedes have given a blow to some Imperial Regiments, and forced the rest to retire over the river of Elve. From Gothen they writ, that a Swedish party hath straggled already as far as Magdeburg.   

Lower Saxony the 9.19. of Feb.  
THE Imperial Army that lay about Tangermund, hath laid a ship-bridge over the river of Elve, over which they are marched, and intent to come upon the backs of the Swedes, which lie yet in and about Sultzwedel, and have likewise strongly guarded Osterburg, out of which the Imperialists were beaten. Colonel Goldacker hath been commanded abroad with 600. Currassiers, and Colonel Feduary with 600. Crabats, which have struggled as far as Stetin and Wismar, and in two several places lighted upon 300. Swedish horsemen, whereof they slew many, and took many prisoners. The Imperial Ambassador Count of Auersberg appointed for the treaty of peace with the King of France, and the Sweads, is conducted by General Torstensohns' Trumpeter from Wolffenbuttle to Hamborough. The Duke of Luneburg hath cashiered the Commander in Hieldesheim, because he had made a secret agreement with the Townsmen to suffer no other garrison to come into the said City, but keep it out by force.   

Basel 9.19. of Feb.  
THis City hath levied already a company of 500 men for the King of France, the City of Bern levieth four companies, in so much that the King of France receiveth fully the 6000. Swissers.   

Collen the 9.19. of Feb.  
THE tumult in this City is now appeased again. Doctor Osterman with some others is fled away, our Magistrates have imprisoned six of the chiefest ringleaders, which according to their deserts shall be punished sound, for an example to others. The Spaniards have put 600. men more into Gulick, for the reinforcing of the garrison there. From Mastricht they writ that the Spaniards draw together about Piest 1500. horse and 1500. foot, some whereof are passed already by Namur. It is reported that they are to join with Field Martial Hatzfeld, and if they do it, than the States of Holland have given order to some 1000 men of their forces to join with the Weymarish. Here is made great preparation for a ship-bridge, over which the Imperialists are to march. The Lorraine troops are come to this side of the river of Mosel, and have taken their quarters there.   

Collen the 10.20. of Feb.  
THe French and Weymarish Forces have set already a strong foot into this Country, and they will hardly ever be driven out of it again, because they strengthen themselves exceedingly. They have taken the Castle of Hulekrath, Lin, and Duyren, wherein they found great store of corn and other provision; and into all places that they take, they put Hessish garrisons. At this instant we receive avisoes, that the Cities of Munster Eyffel, and Sulch, are likewise surrendered unto the Weymarish; but those of Liege have obtained the neutrality of Conte de Guebrian, which levy now 4000 Foot and 1000 Horsemen for the defence of their Country.   

From the Bishopric of Collen the 12.22. of Feb. and from the Country of Gulick the 13.23. of Feb.  
HItherto both parties have paid for the winter quarters; and albeit the Duke of Newburg comforted all the Cities in the country of Gulick, with the neutrality, if so be they do deny quarters to the Imperialists; yet the said Duke finds himself deceived now, for the Weymarish Auditor told the said Duke at Dusseldorp to his face, that they take nothing else but what they can carry along with them, because the King of France knows hitherto of no neutrality with the Country of Gulick, and that therefore now according to the custom of war, instead of the Imperialists which lay enquartered here last year, they have now taken up their quarters, and so they have made themselves masters of the Cities of Gladbach, Dulcken, Dahlen, Grevenbroch, Caster, Berchem, Hambach, and other places, and now they are gone against Duyren, Sulch, Eyskirchen, Munster Eyffel, Sintzig, Romegen, and other places. Yesterday they pillaged the City of Sulch. They find not where any opposition. In Duyren they have found above 100000. sacks with corn; every where they have found all the Nobleman's houses full of provision; it is not to be expressed what booty they get. From the Castle of Bebber they have carried away two wagons loaden with plate; They carry all the booty to Wesel, and into the Country of Cleve. Colonel Rosa hath his quarter at Duyren and thereabouts; Tupadell at Sulch and Munster Eyffel; Conte de guebrian at Neus, where the head-quarter is; they make all places as strong as they can. At this instant we hear that they are marching now towards Aaken.   

Collen the 13.23. of Feb.  
IN my former Letter I certified you of the taking of Lin, the Castle of Hulekrath, being very strong, and having round about a deep and wide moat, together with thick walls, hath now been besieged these eight days by the Weymarish, and five days long they battered it with their Canons. This morning we receive avisoes, that it is likewise surrendered. Three days ago, a part of their Army marched towards Duyren, which was yesterday surrendered in like manner. The City of Sulch they have likewise taken. At Bergerhausen they have got above a thousand horses. At Blatzeim the Boors offered to make opposition, but they fell short: and many of them were slain. The Weymarish strengthen themselves exceedingly. At this instant we receive avisoes, that Munster Eyffel is likewise surrendered. In a word, they make themselves masters of the whole Country. The other day, General Major Enckefort went from hence to the Duke of Lorraine to consult with him, and General Beck, and to see whether a way may be found out to oppose the Weymarish forces, because they give over now all hope of the Bavarian succour.   

Leipsig the 12.22. of Feb.  
FRom Magdeburg they writ, that the Swedes have taken the strong passage of Osterburg, wherein Colonel Wolff lay with five Companies of Dragooners, the most part whereof they put to they sword; and it is said, that only his Lieutenant Colonel escaped. Whether. Colonel Wolff be dead or taken Prisoner, is not known as yet: It is certain, that the Imperial and Bavarian Army is passed the river of Elve, and lies now betwixt the river of Havel and Sprew: It is said, that they intent to march into the Dukedom of Mecklenburg, but they will find but little provision there either for men or horses. The Swedes have surrendered the City of Spernberg, pillaged the same, and put some men in it to the sword; and the Lo: Ulrich Wentzeln Baron of Biberstein, they took prisoner. From Eysleben they writ, that the Castle of Mansfeld is yet stoutly defended by the Swedes.   

Hamborough the 14.24. of Feb.  
PAssengers coming from the Swedish head-quarter at Saltzwedel, confirm the great plot and treachery that was discovered, which Colonel Seckendorff had laid against General Torstenson and the whole Army, which he intended to deliver over unto the Imperialists, for which he was imprisoned, and afterwards his head cut off.   

Collen the 15.25. of Feb.  
OUr Magistrates here take yet daily some persons in apprehension: The Imperial succour which was expected so long, appears not yet, at which the Bishop of Collen is vexed very much. Hulekrath is surrendered by composition unto the Weymarish. They have divided their Army into three parts; One part is gone towards Duyren, the other towards Aaken, and the third overruns the country, and brings in the contribution. The States and Peers of the Bishopric of Collen, are going again towards Neys, to remonstrate, that it is impossible for them to raise in the country so great a sum of money, which the Weymarish and Hessish Forces demand.  
The King of France hath made over by bills of exchange to the Princess of Hessen, 100000. crowns for the continuation of the war: 23. Hessish Companies of Foot and 12. Companies of Horse are marched through the county of Bentheim de gone to join with the Weymarish Forces. 2500. Boors of the country of Gulick have likewise joined with the Weymarish Army, threatening that they will be revenged of the city of Collen, which as they pretend hath been the undoing of them.  
From Amsterdam the 19 of Feb. the 1. of Mar. they writ, that the city of Aaken is likewise surrendered unto the Weymarish. They writ also, that with the last ships from Fernamboucque in Brazill, they have news, that the Hollanders since the taking of the Island of S. Thomee, have likewise taken the Island and City of Maranhaon.  
From Paris they writ, that the French in Catalonia had some overthrow given them by the Spaniards, and that the King with the new Army makes the more haste thitherwards. They writ also, that the Cardinal of Savoy is to marry his deceased brother's wife the Duchess, and that the said Cardinal hath delivered up to the King of France the strong Seaport Nizzade la Paglia.   

Lower Saxony the 9.19. of Feb.  
IT is certain, that the Imperial Army, together with the whole Artillery, is passed at Tangermund the river of Elve, and the Ship-bridge was presently thereupon taken up and sent back towards Magdeburg. At this instant we hear, that the Swedes are marching over the Garleber Plain towards New Haldesleben, which lies three Dutch miles from Magdeburg, where they intent to keep their rendezvous, and then to march farther into the Bishopric of Halberstat and Arbishoprick of Magdeburg; and this day divers Swedish parties have been seen about New Haldesleben: Whether now the whole Swedish Army will follow, time will show.   

Magdeburg the 13.23. of Feb.  
THe Imperial Head quarter is now at Loburg, and the Bavarian at Mockeren, three or four Dutch miles from hence. The Ship-bridge lies yet at Rogen, four Dutch miles from hence; which by reason of the continual high winds, cannot be brought hither; but the Swedish Army, we hear, is now going downwards. General Major Coningsmarek with some Regiments of Horse, lies in and about Garleben; what his design is, time will show. The Imperial Colonel Goldacker and Colonel Feduarii have been with 1200. Horsemen in the Dukedom of Mackelburg, where they had good success, especially at Wittenberg, where they obtained above 200. saddled horses, with all their furniture, and the horsemen they put to the sword.   

Collen the 12.22. of Feb.  
HEre in this city daily new forces are levied. Since the taking of Lin and Kempen, the castle of Hulekrath and the city of Duyren is likewise surrendered unto the Weymarish. In a word, they do yet what they list: Yesterday they were mustered, and they were found above 20000. strong in the field, besides those that they have lying here and there in Garrison. The Lorraine Troops lie yet at Bobers, which are but in a poor case.   

Hamborongh the 12.22. of Feb.  
ALbeit the King of Denmark hath caused his Camp before this City to be razed and demolished, notwithstanding he gins to form another, and to that end hath sent to Gluckstat for ten Pieces of Ordnance more to be brought unto him. The said King hath likewise commanded, that all men's names throughout all his dominions shall be set down, to employ them in War by sea and land, whensoever occasion shall require it, whereof the Magistrates in the Cities have made a beginning already. The Dremblinger Boors have taken in unto them 1000 Imperial Musquetiers, which offer to venture their lives with them.  
From the Swedish Camp they writ, that Colonel Seckendorff, a Franconian Gentleman, had correspondence with the Imperialists, and his plot was to provide a great banquet for the chiefest Swedish Commanders, and when they had been sound drunk, the Imperialists should have fall'n upon the Swedish Army, and thus overthrown the same, which was discovered by the Trumpeter, whom he had sent with a Letter to the Imperialists; for when he was passing through the Swedish Centrie and Watch, he was questioned, and found inconstant in his speeches; whereupon a suspicion was presently cast upon him, and after that the Letter was found with him, the whole baseness was discovered, whereupon the aforesaid Colonel Seckendorff was laid hold on, and being condemned by the law of War, his head was cut off. He intended likewise to revolt with his whole Regiment from the Swedish Army, and to come over to the Imperial Army. This day the Count of Aversperg arrived here, who shall be employed in the Treaty of Peace. The Swedish Forces are yet resolved to fight. And albeit General Torstenson is yet very weak, notwitstanding he doth not omit to give audience, counsel, command, and the like, and followeth the business to his utmost abilities.   

Brunswick the 12.22. of Feb.  
THe Imperial Ambassador Doctor Kallsmith is daily expected again at Goslar, who brings the ratification from the Emperor of the Treaty agreed upon between the Imperial, Brunswich, and Luneburgish Ambassadors.   

Berlin the 12.23. of Feb.  
ABout New Holdesleben, three Dutch miles from Magdebueg, appear daily strong Swedish parties, and it is not known as yet, whether the whole Swedish Army will follow; and if they do not follow with the whole Army, yet questionless they will command strong parties towards the strong Castle of Mansfeld, to relieve the same: And it is certain, that the Bavarian Colonel Wolff, who lay with 5. companies of Dragooners in Osterburg, was surprised by the Swedes, and all his men were put to the sword, and taken prisoners, insomuch that no more but his Lieutenant Colonel escaped. Whether Colonel Wolff himself be slain or taken prisoner, is not yet known. The Swedes upon the Castle of Mansfeld defend themselves yet stoutly. 5. days ago, an Officer of Col: Dracmullers Regiment was sent into the Castle, which is not yet come back again: the reason of it is not known. And at this instant we receive intelligence, that the Swedish General Major Coningsmureck is going thitherwards with 8. Regiments of horse, who hath order to relieve the said castle. The Swedish troops in Silesia have surprised the city of Sprenberg, plundered the same, and put some of the Inhabitants to the sword, and carried away prisoner the Lo: Ulrich Wentzell, Baron of Biberstein.   

Minden the 13.23. of Feb.  
THe Swedes have yet their Head quarters at Saltzwedel, and the Imperialists at Stendel. The Imperialists upon the persuasion of General Major Pfuel, who hath served many years in the Swedish Army, and is now with Arch-dake Leopold William, have been moved to advance thus far against the Swedish Army, telling them that the same was but weak, starved, and conditioned in such a manner, that if they would now take their advantage, they might easily overthrow and totally extirpate the same: But being that they found his report false, and the said Army in a good condition and Posture, it is believed, that the Imperialists will shortly return back again, and the Swedes (being they have received certain intelligence, that the Imperialists are not by far so strong as it was reported, as also that the Bavarian Army by reason of the successful progress of the Weymarish and Hessish Forces, will be drawn off from the Imperial Army) march directly against the Imperialists.   

Wesel the 13.23. of Feb.  
THe Weymarish have surprised the Boors that lay entrenched in the village of Adelgeest, and most of them put to the sword. They make the inhabitants every where pay great sums of money unto them. About 1500. dead bodies of Lamboys soldiers lie yet unburied, and are eaten up by the dogs, which causeth a very noisome stink.   

Hamborough the 14.24. of Feb.  
LAndgrave John of Hessen Parmstat, who hath been General for the Duke of Luneburg, hath agreed (as we hear) with the French Ambassador, to deliver over unto his Master the King of France, 2000 horsemen and 3000. Foot: On the other side, the said King shall pay unto him 100000. crowns, and declare him Martial de France. The said Ambassador hath likewise desired Christian Lodwyck Duke of Luneburk to turn over unto his Master the King of France one Regiment of horse, and two Regiments of Foot, for 50000. Rixdallers. From Lower Saxony they writ, that General Torstenson is broke with his Army from Saltzwedel, and gone towards Adelberg and Danneberg. Mean General Major Coningsmureck with 7. Regiments of Horse and 1000 Musquetiers arrived the other day at Ohsfeld in the Bishopric of Magdeburg: Whether he will relieve the Castle of Mansfeld, or attempt something else, time will show. The Imperial Colonel Goldacker, and Feduarii, which were lately commanded abroad, have caused great terror and fear in the Dukedom of Magdeburg, because they surprised the City of Wittenbach, wherein they cut off a whole Swedish Company, and used the Inhabitants cruelly. The Imperial Army is now passing the river of Elve, and going towards Wittenberg.   

Collen the 17.27. of Feb.  
ON Sunday last the Castle of Hulekrath was forced to yield upon discretion unto the Weymarish, the common Soldiers forced the Officers to it, though they could have held out eight days longer: In the said Castle they have obtained a great booty, the 2000 Weymarish Soldiers that lay before it, are now following the Army towards Duyren, which City the Weymarish begun the other day to batter; & since we hear the City is surrendered. A part of the said Army is gone towards Sulick; and being they intercepted Letters by the way sent by the Elector of Collen to the Commander in it, wherein he commanded him to make no opposition against the Weymarish, but agree with them in the best manner he could. Which Letter the Weymarish sent unto the Commander with threatening words, to hang him and all his soldiers, if he did make opposition contrary to his Electors order and command: Whereupon he came presently to a composition, and did march out with bag and baggage: but being the Weymarish Forces were then likewise marching thitherwards, the said Commander with his soldiers was persuaded to take pay under the Weymarish, and afterwards those in Eyskirchen did the like, whereupon a part of the Army went towards the Mosel to look to the Lorraine Forces: Hatsfelds Forces lie yet still, and Hatsfeld himself lies sick here in this City.   

Collen the 23. of Feb. 5. of March.  
THis Bishopric and the next neighbouring Countries are totally ruinated by the Weymarish. The City of Aaken is in great danger; The Magistrates of the said City will not suffer the Townsmen to carry away any goods, and take up 500 men for the defence of the said City: Only to the Clergy they have given way to send away their Church Ornaments. Mean while the Weymarish play the masters in these countries, and take one place after another. They keep themselves close together, that they may not easily be surprised. Conte du Guebrian, who is made of the Order of the holy Ghost, hath his head quarter at Neys, which City he will keep for his King, and hath put the Duke of Wittenberg into it for Governor, and the Count of Eberstein will keep the city of Kempen for the Princess of Hessen. Tupadell lies at Sulick, and Rosa at Duyren; they get infinite store of provision, and strengthen themselves exceedingly. Hatsfelds' Forces lie at Lintz, Hammerstein, and other places thereabouts, and long for the Lorraine and Bavarian succour.   

Leipsig the 19 of Feb. the 1. of March.  
BEing the Elector of Collen and Field-marshal Hatsfeld sent one express after another to solicit a speedy succour; whereupon the Bavarian Army is to march towards the river of Rhine, and to that end is parted already from the Imperial Army, and gone towards Magdeburg, where the Ship-bridge is taken up again, and shall be laid over the Elve, betwixt Aaken and Barby. Mean while the Swedes have taken the city of New Holdersleben, three Dutch miles from Magdeburg, wherein commands now the Swedish Colonel Witzleben, who hath summoned the whole country as far as the river Saala, to come in and pay contribution unto them.   

Wesel 24. of Feb. the 6. of Mar.  
FEw days ago the Weymarish summoned the City of Lechenich; the other day the Deputies of the Bishopric of Collen came back from Neys to Collen, and have brought a little more satisfaction. It is hoped, that the Weymarish will come to a composition with the said Bishopric for a sum of money, that the inhabitants may return again to their dwelling places. At Ordingen the Weymarish have laid a Toll upon all ships that go to and fro. General Major Tupadel hath chased the Lorraine troops back again over the river of Mosel. A part of Hatzfelds' cavalry came over the Rhyne, intending to surprise some of the Swedish Troops, but they failed, and were chased back.   

From Cassel in Hessen the 22. of Feb. the 4. of Mar.  
FRom Hildesheim they writ, that the Imperial and Swedish Armies are parted one from the other, without fight; only the Swedes have ruinated some Companies of the Imperial Curassiers. The Imperialists are passed the river of Elve, and the Swedes are returned towards the country of Luneburg, and three days ago they arrived at Wolffsburg.   

Amsterdam the 23. of Feb. the 5. of Mar.  
THe 26. of Feb. arrived here before this City the Pinnace called Leyder Dorp, which came from Fernambouc in Brazill the 8.18. of Jan. which brought these avisoes following. The 25. of Octob 1641. our Admiral Lichthand and Colonel Kom after some few shots made, took by composition the City and Castle of Maranhaon; for as soon as our men were set ashore, the Inhabitants set up a white flag, desiring that they may enjoy the liberties of Inhabitants, in these countries. This city is a great place, and called S. Laurence Maranhaon. The Castle is very strong, provided with 45. Pieces of Ordnance, and the country is very fruitful. The 13. of Jan. came hither from S. Tomee, three ships manned with 700. men, amongst which were three companies of Bazillians, which brought certain news, that our Admiral Houtebeene, or Wooden leg, had likewise mastered the Island and City of S. Tomee. The guarrison that was in it, was sent to Portugal. The besieged defended themselves stoutly, but at last they were forced to yield. This city is of a reasonable bigness; after the taking of it, the Admiral fell sick of the country sickness, and within six days after, died of it: And of five companies the most soldiers also died, amongst which is Captain Damer, Valet, Gallant, two Lieutenants, four Ancients, and other officers. In Guinea our Forces have likewise taken the Fort of Atshyn, near Cape tres punctes, so that the Portugals have not a foot of land more upon the coasts of Africa.  
The Weymarish Forces demand of the city of Aaken, 12000. pair of Pistols, 12000. Carabins, and a great sum of money. The Bishop and Bishopric of Collen have offered to pay unto them 440000, Rixdallers for a ransom; whether they will accept of it, we shall hear.  
At Dunkirk is openly proclaimed, that none upon pain of death shall undertake to carry any succour or relief to the Rebels in Ireland.   

Lions the 13.23. of Feb.  
THis day his Majesty the King of Erance, together with the Cardinal Richelieu, after that they had continued here for three days, are broke up again, and gone towards Narbona, where the general rendezvous shall be kept of an Army of 40000. men, wherewith the King intends to march into Catalonia, and to master the City of Terragona by force. The Infantry was carried by sea, and the cavalry went by land: It is thought that the said Army when it hath made an end with Catalonia, will march towards Italy. The new levied Swissers shall be enquartered in the Dukedom of Lorraine.   

Brunswick the 15.25. of Feb.  
AFter that the Imperialists had passed the river of Elve, at Tangermund, the Swedes enquartered themselves in the Bishopric of Magdeburg and Halberstat, within four Dutch miles from hence. Coningsmareck with the whole cavalry hath his head quarter at Ohsfeld.   

Aaken the 19 of Feb. the 1. of Mar.  
ON Thursday last the City of Duyren after six day's siege was surrendered unto the Weymarish and Hessish Forces; and although it was agreed upon, that but 600. of them should come into the town, notwithstanding there entered into the town two Hessish Regiments, and three Weymarish, in so much that in every house lie 20.30. or 40. soldiers; and besides, the Citizens must now ransom their own persons, wives and children, and pay intolerable contribution. They demand of the Duke of Newburg to contribute monthly 240000. Rixdallers; and of the Elector of Collen, 200000. Rixdallers, and that for the space of six months. In a word, their intent is to ruinated wholly this and the Elector of Collen's country. We expect them now every hour before this city, and we are resolved to defend ourselves as long as we can, because we see that no promise and accord is kept by them. We begin now before this City, where it is weakest, to raise Bulwarks. The said Weymarish have likewise taken 4. hours going from hence the Castle of Wetten, and obtained a great booty in it, and put 40. men into it for a guarrison. They have likewise mastered the Castle of Eyes, and afterwards returned back again. The country of Monsiou hath likewise agreed with them, where they used the inhabitants better than in Duyren. From Cornelis Muster all the inhabitants are fled, and not one man stayed in it. Our Magistrates continue still to levy soldiers for the defence of this City, and they have got already a thousand men.   

From the Swedish Head quarter at Saltzwedle the 12.22. of February.  
COncerning Colonel Seckendorff who kept correspondence with the Imperialists, the business stands thus. The said Colonel had here before desired of General Torstenson a Pass to send his Trumpeter to the Imperial Army, to get a Pass likewise of Arch Duke Leopold William for his wife, which was near her time to lie in, that he might have her the safer carried to Erfund, which Pass he obtained in November last. The 1.11. of this month he sent his Trumpeter with other sealed letters which he had hid in the Saddle towards the Imperial Army, but when the said Trumpeter came to the passage Abeburg within two Dutch miles from hence, and his pass was seen by the Major of General Major Coningsmareck that the same was dated above two months ago, he took it into consideration, whether he should suffer the said Trumpeter to pass, whereupon he lighting down from hence to answer it, and to make his Pass good, the horse shaked the letters out of the saddle upon the straw, the Trumpeter not knowing of it rides back to relate the business to his Col: after his departure a young puppidog coming thither by chance, and tumbling upon the straw, finds one of the letters, and plays with it in his mouth, so long, that a Captain of horse spies it, takes the letter from him, breaks it open, and after reading of the same, understands, that Seckendorff keeps correspondence with the Imperialists, makes it known to the present Officers, and afterwards searching, they find another Letter in the straw, whereupon both were sent to General Torstenson: Mean while Col: Seckendorff having understood of the Trumpeter, how he had been stayed by the above Major, comes hither on horseback to complain to the Ambassador Grabbe, of the affront done unto him; and having hardly been with him half an hour, and just at dinner time, comes in a Captain of Horse with 30. Horsemen, who puts presently a Pistol and naked sword to his breast, desiring to yield himself a prisoner; whereupon he was presently carried to the Towne-Hall, and the 2.12. of this month he was examined by the general Auditor, and all his writings were searched into, amongst which they found an Imperial Avocatorium. The third day about nine of the clock in the morning, he was brought before the Marshal Law, where General Major Coningsmareck was Precedent; and after reading of the Letters, and examination of the same, he was condemned to be beheaded; and although by a long speech, that his correspondence concerned but his own person, and not the public, hoped to prolong his life; and especially considering his children, he prayed so earnestly, that most part of the high Officers that sat in the Counsel, wept like children: Yet nothing would help, but was brought down from the Towne-Hall, and upon the market place in the old City his head cut off, but his corpse was next day after buried in a decent manner. Our Army is come back again from Osterburg, which shall be enquartered somewhat more asunder, as far as Lawenburg; to which end divers Regiments of Horse are passed already through this City, and marching thitherwards. The Head quarter and the general stave remain here; the Imperialists have sent 1000 men, most Dragooners, over the Elve, and had a design in hand against Colonel Slanghs Regiment that lay in Garlau, which the 7.17. of this month was surprised by the Imperialists, but they lost no more but 30. Horsemen and about 100 horses; the rest retired into the Castle, but their baggage was plundered for the most part, and afterwards the Imperialists returned back again. The Luneburgish Treaty at Gostar was held in most places to have been ended, but the Dukes of Brunswick and Luneburg sent a large Letter to General Torstenson, certifying therein, that as yet not the least thing was concluded, and withal assured him, that they would agree upon nothing, that in any way should be prejudicial to the Crown of Sweden, or the Protestant cause, nor that they intended to show any hostility against the same, but General Torstenson hath answered them in a fair letter, admonishing them, that they would be pleased to continue yet this small time with the Swedes, till the treaty of a general Peace might begin: what they will resolve now, time will show.   

Collen the 19 of Feb. 1. of March.  
ALL the Citizens here have been mustered, but none more, that had a hand in the tumult with Doctor Osterman, are apprehended. The 14.24. of Feb. the Castle of Hulekrath was likewise surrendered by composition unto the Weymarish, and the most part of the garrison took pay under the Weymarish. The parties overrun the whole country, finding little opposition; they have now the whole Lower Bishopric of Collen, excepting the Cities of Sonst and Keyserswerth under their devotion, out of which they fetch an infinite treasure of gold, silver, and money: In Bebert they got such a treasure, that it is not to be expressed, more than 40. Mules could carry. They have summoned by open beating of the drum, the Inhabitants of Lin, to come home again, offering to furnish them again with cattle and horses. General Lamboy had almost made an escape out of his enprisonment by the help of a Boor and a Masse-Priest near a Cloister, that close stands on the wall of Neys, and had got into a Boat already, but was fetched back again.   

From Upper Alsatia the 24. of Feb. the 6. of Mar.  
IN Switzerland a Cow brought to the world two children, a boy and a girl; the Cow is burned, but the children are nursed up, till it may be seen, whether they will have a humane nature, and be reasonable creatures, than they shall be baptised.   

Swaben 25. of Feb. the 7. of Mar.  
THe other night Field-marshal Horn lay at Goppingen, and from thence went to Kirchen, and last night he lay at Tubingen; he shall be brought to Strasburg, where he shall be exchanged for John de Werth.   

Collen the 24. of Feb. the 6. of Mar.  
THe Weymarish Forces lay for a while still, but now they are marching towards Hensberg, where they will find more resistance, because they keep no promise or accord. Those of Duyren are sorry now, that they did not defend themselves to the last man. At this instant we hear that a part of their Army hath besieged Lechenich. General Hatsfeld hath desired of this City, five of the greatest Pieces of Ordnance, together with all the furniture, and some 100 men of our new levied Forces, but it is thought that they will afford him nothing, which will defer his going to field. The King of France is marching with a strong Army towards Catalonia, who carrieth along with him 10. millions of gold. Although Maximilian, young Duke of Bavaria, is chosen Coadjutor of the Bishop of Collen, notwithstanding the Duke of Lorraine for divers reasons protests against it, pretending that the said Duke of Bavaria hath gotten some voices by corrupting them with moneys.   

Hall the 22. of Feb. the 4. of Mar.  
THe Swedish General Major Coningsmarck with 2000 Horsemen & 1000 Dragooners marched towards the Hartz, and yesterday about 9 of the clock in the morning arrived before the Castle of Mansfeld, where he surprised the Imperial and Saxon Troops of Horse and Foot, took most of them Prisoners, put some to the sword, and the rest retired hither to Hall, Querfurt, Moersburg, and Sangerhausen; Colonel Baron de Four & his Lieutenant Colonel being both wounded, and having lost 3. Standards, came to Moersburg, two Saxon Captains of Dragooners, Captain Kluge and Captain Leheman, and Sergeant Major Rickard were wounded, and taken prisoners, those that fled into Eysleben are likewise taken prisoners, and the city was pillaged 6. hours long by the Swedes, and afterwards marched back again towards Mansfeld.   

Moersburg the 23. of Feb. the 5. of Mar.  
THe Imperial Colonel Baron de Four is fled hither from before Mansfeld, but before his retreat, he beat the Swedish Vanguard five or six times back, but they were too strong for him, they had 8. Squadrons of Horse, and 1000 Dragooners. Col: Four hath lost many of his Horse, notwithstanding he carried away prisoners some of the Swedes, which relate, that the Swedish Artillery is gone from Saltzwedel and Luckaw, towards Minden, and the river of Wesar, and that the whole Army is following.   

Lutzen the 24. of Feb. the 6. of Mar.  
THe City of Eisleben the Swedes have wholly pillaged, and they have likewise taken prisoner Colonel Kochs wife, who lately died of the Consumption. We hear, that the Foot Forces of Colonel Koch are for the most part slain, as also Lieutenant Colonel Shlick, who commanded them. Baron de Four, Sergeant Major Shafgotch, and the Lieutenant of Col: Kochs Regiment, are wounded, and brought to Moersburg.   

Vienna the 23. of Feb. the 5. of Mar.  
THey hope here still that the Palatine Treaty will have a happy success, because the Emperor (as is said) hath likewise declared himself concerning the King of Spain, to restore the Lower Palatinate.   

Gulick the 25. of Feb. the 7. of March.  
THis City is so full of the poor Country people, that all cellars and streets, together with the walls, are filled with men and cattle, which are starved for want of food. The Count of Eberstein, General of the Hessish Army, hath sent a Letter to the Spanish Governouthere, desiring him to continue the neutrality; but the said Governor hath referred the Count of Eberstein to Brussels, to Don Francisco di Melo, Governor of Flanders.   

Aaken the 25. of Feb. 7. of Mar.  
I Cannot but certify you in few words, of the distressed state and condition of this City. Whereas the Citizens here intended to send their best goods with a strong Convoy to Mastricht, they have been intercepted by the Weymarish, and all the goods taken away to the value of a Tun of gold. Our Magistrates have sent their Deputies to the Weymarish Generals, to what end is not known.   

Durgen the 26. of Feb. 8. of Mar.  
AFter that the Weymarish are come into this City, they have not kept the least condition of their accord made with us, but enquartered here five regiments, as namely, three of horse, and two Regiments of Dragooners; and besides, they have brought hither so many horses, which they have taken up and down in the Country, that in this City about 11000. horses stand, the Stables, Halls, and Parlours of most houses are filled up with horses, & if the Weymarish have time to mount themselves, and be furnished with saddles and Pistols, they will form an incredible Army; they have pilladged all houses, taken a note of all the come, amounting to above 100000. quarters, and besides, they begin now to ransom all persons, every one according to his ability, and that which is the worst of all, they keep no promise and accord to no body, which makes the people quite desperate, and believe, that the Turks cannot deal worse with them; by which means they draw all young trades men to their side, because, wheresoever they come, all things are a prey unto them: And of all this our misery and loss, our own Prince is the only cause, because he spoke so much of the neutrality, and made thereby the inhabitants secure that they did not send away their best goods.   

Eyskirchen the 26. of Feb. 8. of Mar.  
BY these heavy Garrisons and plunderings, which the neutrality of our Prince hath brought upon us, our Prince summons now anew the contribution very earnestly, for the Weymarish and Hessish forces. Here about and as far as Sulpich lies in every Gentleman's house a company of horse, of a 100 120. and 130. men, all their horses they have gotten in the Country, they want only arms, and it is to be feared, that the Cities do treat with them to remain free, and that they will furnish them, which within few days will come to light, because out of all quarters they are going towards Hengsperg, and let Aaken alone, it is supposed that those of Aaken have agreed with them. From all gentlemen's houses all the corn, bacon, and provision is carried towards Sulpich, Neus, and so forwards to the next Holland Guarrison. They have such a number of horses, that they can mount at least 12000. fresh horsemen. We are in a most miserable condition, the succour stays so long away: it is feared, that when it comes it will he too weak: In the mean time the Weymarish grow stronger and stronger.   

Collen the 27. of Feb. the 9 of Mar.  
THE Queen Mother is arrived at Wesel, and is coming for Holland; the French in Piccardie draw together, intending to go to field, and to make a diversion, because the Spaniards intent to besiege Bassee. The French King is passed Narbona, and hasteneth his march towards Catalonia.   

Hamborough the 22. of Feb. 4. of Mar.  
THe Swedes lie at this present at Saltzwedel, where the head quarter is, and divers of their Regiments lie enquartered at Garleben, Osterburg, and Luneburg, and some lie at Danneberg, Luchaw, as far as Atlingburg, along the River of Elve. Gen: Major Stolhans is at Stralsond, where likewise is the Lord Lichtmar, Ambassador for the elector of Brandenburg. As soon as the same are dispatched, the Lord John Oxenstern will go from thence with a train of 15. Coaches to Osnabrugge and Munster, where a general treaty of Peace shall be held, but Stolhans, as soon as he hath received the moneys, is to return back to his Army. The K. of Denmark keeps a Diet at Coppenhagen, intending to put himself into a posture of war, because Holstein, and the County of Shaumburg and Pinneberg are a thorn in the Emperor's eyes.   

Erfund the 23. of Feb. the 5. of Mar.  
AFter that the Swedish General Major Coningsmarck had relieved the strong Castle of Mansfeld, he returned with 600. Prisoners back over the Hartz to the Army, who hath ransomed Nordhausen for 6000. but Sangerhausen for 3000. Rixdallers, and many other places, he pillaged. General Torstensons Army lies yet in and about Saltzwedel. The Imperial and Bavarian Forces are arrived in Misnia and Duringen: At Franckenhausen and Naumburg is the Head-quarter.   

Leipsig the 23. of Feb. the 5. of Mar.  
YEsterday the Imperial Army broke up from Prena, and marched hither towards Shleunitz. Yesterday Piscolomini himself came hither into this City, intending to meet Archduke Leopold William at Wartzen.   

Leipsig the 27. of Feb. 9 of Mar.  
THe Bavarian Army which passed the 24. of this month at Aaken, over the ship-bridge, marched through the Principality of Anhalt, towards Cothen and Delitsh, and they are to march towards Moersburg, Lubenaw, and Skeiditz, and from thence towards Zeitz and Newstat, and so forwards towards Cronach, and the river of Main and Rhyne: But the Imperial Army under the command of Piccolominie, which is likewise broke up and passed the river of Elve, is to have its head quarter at Zeitz; and the Foot-Forces at Hall, Weissenfels, Maersburg, Naumburg, Jena, and thereabouts, by the river Saala; and the cavalry along the river of Mulda, to keep a watchful eye upon the Swedish Army; And for that Coningsmarck hath relieved the Castle of Mansfeld, therefore the Imperial Colonel the Four with his Troops is arrived at Moersburg. Sangerhausen the Swedes have ransomed for 2000 Rixdallers, and taken along with them some of the Senate. Out of the Marquisate of Brandenburg we have no other news, but that the Imperial Forces under the Duke of Saxon Lawenburg, are gone to their Winter quarters. Mean while Col: Wanke hath pillaged the City of Forced, and done great harm in Lusatia. General Stolhans is come with 50. Horsemen to Sletin, to solicit for the Winter-quarters: in whose place General Major Lillietweck hath the command, and at Cressen makes great preparations with firework, scaling ladders, and other necessaries.   

Collen the 2.12. of Mar.  
THe Weymarish Forces have got a great number of horses in these countries, and mounted the most part of their Foot forces. They have mustered their Army, and found the same 22000. strong, besides those that lie here and there in guarrison.   

Norimberg the 4.14. of Mar.  
THe Bavarian Forces are now in the way towards the river of Main and Rhyne, and so to Collen. The Imperial Forces are marching into Misnia. The Swedish General Major Coningsmarck is following, and no question is but Gen: Torstenson himself will follow with the main Army. The Bavarian General Waht is arrested by Archduke Leopold William. It is reported, that the Imperialists and Bavarians have not left above 4000 Foot of their Armies.   

From the Country of Wirtemberg the 27. of Feb. the 9 of Mar.  
THe Swedish Governor at Hehenwiel keeps those at Constance in a continual Alarm, hath burned Engen and Slecko, and makes many places pay contribution unto him.   

Collen the 3.13. of Mar.  
OUr Magistrates have as yet resolved nothing upon the three points propounded by Gen. Hatsfeld: mean while the levying of Forces is strongly continued, as also the building of the Ship-bridge. The other night some of Gen: Hatsfeld his Forces had an enterprise in hand against the City of Eyskirchen, being strong about 1500. Horse and Foot, amongst which were 2. à 300. Boors; their intent was to blow open the gates with Petards, and to surprise the Weymarians there, but took no effect. From Brussels they writ, that the Duke of Lorraine is entered anew into the King of Spain's service, the Conditions are kept secret, and that an extraordinary Express coming from Spain is arrived there with Bills of Exchange of 3. millions, and 150000. Crowns, which causeth amongst the Spaniards great joy.   

Gulick the 3.13. of Mar.  
OUr Governor hath order from Don Francisco di Melo to keep the neutrality with the Hellish forces. Wherefore the subjects of the Bishop of Collen & of the County of Gulick, dwelling near this City, as also at Erchlentz and Kerpen, are now carried away prisoners, which the Hessish and Weymarish ransom, in so much that they can now bring away all their booty without any hindrance, which is to be admired.   

Duyren the 3.13. of March.  
ALL the Citizens here, women, children, and families, as also all Boors, are now ransomed, in so much that it is not to be expressed what store of money the weymarish and Hessish Forces bring together: In these Countries they have gotten and taken away above 20000. horses serviceable for war.   

Leipsig the 4.14. of March.  
THe Bavarian Army is marching towards the river of Rhyne, to join with General Hatsfeld. Yesterday 5. Regiments of Foot about 1000 strong, marched through the Suburbs of this City towards Lutzen and Zeitz, and the cavalry passed through Skeiditz and Harburg. There comes still one Express after another to them to hasten their march, because the Elector of Collen hath great need of them, and the Imperialists would likewise feign keep that Army here. The Imperial Army hath its head quarter at Brembt, 4. Dutch miles from hence, 2. Dutch miles from Hall, in the way towards Bitterfeld. The Forces are not yet all come over the river of Elve; in their main march the Ship-bridge broke, whereof some ships were driven down towards Magdeburg: the rest of the Imperial Army shall be carried over the river of Elve, at Wittenberg, or Torgaw, to be enquartered on the Frontiers of Bohemia. The said Army is mightily consumed, and the soldiers remaining look very poor.   

Collen the 6.16. of Mar.  
THe Weymarish and Hessish Forces at this time keep their rendezvous at Duyren, and found their Army complete 22000. strong, and do daily strengthen themselves. Hatsfelds and the Spanish Troops begin to draw together; they long for the Bavarian succour. Few days ago they had some enterprise in hand against the Weymarish, that lie in Eyskirchen, intending to blow open a gate with Petards, but failed of their enterprise. The City of Aaken is yet in great danger and fear, and the townsmen fortify themselves as well as they can, being resolved to defend themselves to the last man.  
From Narbona of the 8.18. of March they writ for certain, that the whole Kingdom of Arragon is revolted from the King of Spain, being resolved to choose a new King. 5000. Foot and 2000 Horse of the French Forces are already amongst them to aid and assist them. The King of France in person with the main Army was marching towards Coluure to besiege the same place, because the City of Perpignano and other places thereabouts have still been relieved from thence.   

Hamborough the 10.20. of Mar.  
THe Swedish Ambassador hath brought here 2000 barrels of corn, which shall be carried to the Swedish Army. The Swedish General Major Coingsmarck hath been again with some Troops as far as Oshersleben, which passage he viewed very narrowly: and of the City of Helmstat he demanded a great store of corn to victual therewith the Castle of Wolffsburg. The Imperial Forces lie enquartered in Misnia and Duringen; in some places betwixt the river of Saala and Elve, lie 14 à 1500. men a piece to keep a watchful eye to the design of the Swedish Army, in so much that the Dukedom of Saxony will suffer again very much, and by all appearance, it will cause a great famine in that Country. The Bavarian Forces make all the haste they can to march towards the river of Rhyne, to join with Field-marshal Hatsfeld.   

Gollen the 10.20. of Mar.  
ALL the Generals of the Weymarish Army have been together at Neys, where they kept Counsel of War. Conte de Guebrian, General of the French Forces, lies with the Infantry, and Artillery about Lechenich. One of our Convoys coming from thence hitherwards with corn and other commodities, was by 200. Weymarish Horsemen surprised in the village of Lubler, which slew some of our Townsmen and soldiers, took from them all the corn and goods, fired six houses, and chased the fugitives to the very gates of this City. Afterwards they took a view of our new builded Ship-bridge, in so much that we were feign to play with our Canons amongst them. General Major Rosa with some troops hath straggled as far as Bonne, where he pillaged divers Villages, and afterwards marched towards Mastricht, to fetch from thence 14. great pieces of Ordnance, which the States of Holland do lend to the Weymarish Army; there are likewise 6000. French Soldiers expected from France to join with the said Army. The 50. Companies which the States of Holland have cashiered, are likewise marching thitherwards to join with the said Army.   

Leipsig the 11.21. of Mar.  
YEsterday Archduke Leopold William went from his Head quarter at Skeuditz to Seitz. The Imperial Regiments are now all gone to their assigned quarters, as also the three Regiments, which at the breaking of the bridge could not pass the river of Elve, and lay hitherto in the Suburbs of Wittenberg. Those 3. Regiments are now likewise passed by this City. From Magdeburg they writ, that Col: Kinsky & Col: Hoecking are set are liberty, and gone from thence to the Swedish Army, but Col. Birckenfeld is stayed yet there, who hopes to be exchanged for the Imperial Colonel Count Pompey. The Shedish horsemen in strong parties overrun all the country. General Major Coningsmarck in his return from Mansfeld hath pillaged divers cities and market towns, and for his own particular got a booty of 60000. Rixdallers. From Silesia they writ, that the Imperial forces there are to keep these 3. months long in their quarters, to refresh themselves; mean while Stolhans his horsemen overrun all the country thereabouts, especially Lower Lusatia.   

Collen the 11.21. of Mar.  
FEw days since the Weymarish have been with 1000 horsemen about Bonne, and fired some houses; before Lechenich they appeared likewise very strong, and skirmished with the Imperial Guarrison there; afterwards they met with a Convoy, which was coming from thence hitherwards, which they defended, and took from them 50. horses, for a booty. A strong troop of them appeared likewise by this City, which had an aim at our Ship-bridge: we keep now strong watch near unto it, and divers Court-guards are builded. General Major Rosa hath been with the Governor of Mastricht to fetch away from them the 14. promised pieces of Ordnance.   

Leipsig the 12.22. of Mar.  
THE Bavarian army, which is passed by this City, hath taken its way towards Zeits and Gera, and so for Franconia. The Imperial Army whose Head quarter is in Zeitz, lies betwixt the river of Saala and Elve, and some regiments here abouts, and in the Principality of Anhalt, in so much that this Country will now fully be ruinated. The Bavarian Army is so much ruinated, that it is not to be expressed. Of 9000. men are hardly left 4000 able and fight men, and the Officers themselves confess, if they must march to Collen without refreshing, that the rest will for the most part be fully ruinated. In their passing by this City, many being half starved, could not follow the Army, and were forced to stay behind. The Imperial Army is not much less consumed and ruinated, which consists of 35. Regiments both horse and foot, 8. à 9000. strong. In a word, the relieving of Wolffenbutle, and the marching over the river of Elve, hath consumed many brave and stout soldiers, in so much that the said Army is weakened exceeding much. It is still reported, that Archduke Leopold William and General Piccolomini are to go into the Low Countries, and in stead of them Duke Francis Albert of Saxon Lawenburg, is to command both this and the Silesian Army.   

Shweitz the 9.19. of Mar.  
THe Burgundians about 1500. strong, under the command of the new Governor Baron de Lecy, have taken the Castle of Crimors', and lie now before Poligni, so that their neutrality comes to nothing. The Swedish Governor in Hohenwiel urgeth much Rosenegge and Homburg for contribution, and goes about now to levy new forces. The like doth Col. John Rosa.   

Strasburg the 11.21. of Mar.  
THe exchanging betwixt Gustavus Horn and General John de Werth, shall be performed on Monday next about 9 of the clock in the morning, betwixt Offenburg and Bryssack in the open field; each of them is to have for a Convoy 100 horsemen, 1. Lieutenant Colonel, and 2. Captains, so that all things shall faithfully be performed.   

Magdeburg the 12.22. of March.  
THe other day the Ships and other materials of the Imperial Ship-bridge were brought hither again. At this instant we hear, that the Swedes draw now together all their Forces, and keep their rendezvous about Osterburg. It is believed, that they will march into this, and into the Bishopric of Halberstat; and because they bring all their Artillery and Ammunition to the rendezvous, it is believed that they will not long lie still.   

Skeuditz the 13.23. of Mar.  
Archduke Leopold William hath his head-quarter yet here; and this day the most part of his baggage was carried towards Zeitz: and we hear, that he himself will continue here yet these two or three days, because the whole cavalry shall be provided with victuals for ten days, and then be commanded over the river of Saala, because the Swedish Army is broke up, and marching towards Halberstat.   

Leipsig the 13.23. of Mar.  
YEsterday the Count Broy and General Major Sperreutter were commanded abroad with 600. Imperial horsemen, to descry the Swedish Army, which (as it seemeth) hath an aim at Halberstat, and intent to surprise the Imperialists in their quatters here and there.   

Gulick the 13.23. of Mar.  
IT is not to be expressed what riches the Weymarish Forces get in this Country, and in the Bishopric of Collen, because these Countries before their coming were full of riches and provision. They ransom now highly all men, villages and Castles; they carry all the riches away out of the Country to the next Holland Guarrisons, and the Bavarian succour is yet far off.   

Collen the 13.23. of Mar.  
Field-marshal Hatsfelds Army lies along the river of Rhyne, on the side of the country of Bergh; the Country people will afford them nothing without ready money, and before the coming of the Bavarian succour they dare not venture to come over the Rhyne, because the Weymarish Forces are so exceeding strong. The Imperial Colonel Hiacinto di vera, who was taken prisoner in the last battle, when General Lamboy was taken, hath made an escape in a Boor's habit, and is come from Neys to Keyserswerth. The Imperial common soldiers run daily away in a great number, and take pay under the Weymarish. The Weymarish have promised unto the Duke of Newburg, that they will not meddle with Bruggen, Mullem, Hinsberg, Born, Gulick, Hambach, Eshweiler, and Kolberg; if so be that the state of war will permit it, the rest of the country of Gulick, and the Archbishopric of Collen, are taxed to pay monthly unto the Weymarish 37176. Rixdallers. Yesterday the Weymarish appeared again very strong before this City, and killed some of our townsmen: whereupon our soldiers about 3000. strong, marched without the gate, and put themselves in battalia, but nothing passed between both parties. General Major Rosa hath obtained of the Governor of Mastricht 14. great Pieces of Ordnance. Yesterday arrived here Col: Dunckel, who shall be exchanged for the marquis of Durlach. It is certain, that the States of Holland have cashiered 3. Regiments, which have taken pay again under the Weymarish: and it is certain also, that 6000. fresh soldiers are coming from France to join with the Weymarish Army. Don Francisco di Melo makes preparations to besiege la Bassee, wherefore the French draw likewise together about Amiens to make a diversion.   

Collen the 14.24. of March.  
AT this present 2000 Weymarish lie here about the Weyer gate, on the other side of Lazarus house. They have about them, as is reported, two Mortar Pieces; what their design is, is not known. The Bavarian succour about 5000. strong, is passed by Coburg, and is is to be here within 14. days. The 8.18. of this month, the Imperialists that lie at Keyserswerth, about 150. strong, have defeated not far from Neys a Weymarish Convoy coming from Wesel, and obtained from them a very rich booty.   

Bremen the 14.24. of March.  
THe Emperor hath sent 300000. Florins to Duke Francis Albert of Saxon Lawenburg, to pay the Imperial Army; and upon the said Duke he hath bestowed the Generalship of the Empire, and it is yet for certain reported, that Arch Duke Leopold William is to have the government in Braband. The States of Moravia have consented to contribute to the Emperor 250000. Florins, for the continuation of the war.   

Norimberg the 14.24. of Mar.  
THe Bavarian Forces could not get leave to lie still, and to refresh themselves a little, because there comes still one Express after another to hasten their march. From Coburg they are gone towards Coningshoven; from thence they are to march through the Bishopric of Fulda, the nearest way towards the Bishopric of Collen, they must make all the haste they can.   

Antwerp the 14.24. of Mar.  
THe other day in the afternoon, arrived here Don Francisco di Melo, who was received by twenty companies of townsmen; all the Canons were discharged, and Volley shots made by the Musquetiers. Yesterday in the afternoon he went up to the Castle, where he was again welcomed with discharging of the Canons, and this day he intends to go to visit all Forts. The Spanish Troops that lie in the Country of Luxenburg, have order to keep themselves in a readiness. It is thought that the said Don Francisco di Melo will assault within few days the City of la Bassee. From hence are carried again some 1000 Crowns to Brussels, and the levying of strong Forces is still continued in Artoys, Hennault, and Flanders, in so much that the Spaniards intent to go to field this year with a stronger Army than they did last year.   

Collen the 16.26. of Mar.  
THe Bavarian Army is making all the haste it can hitherwards, but the soldiers tyre themselves exceedingly, and look most pitifully. The Swedish General Major Coningsmarck, as we hear, is going with some 1000 men at Minden over the river of Wesar; It is thought, that his intent is to lie betwixt the Bavarian Forces, and Field-marshal Hatsfelds Army, to hinder their conjunction; 2. à 3000. of Hatsfelds' horsemen are already drawing together. The Emperor and the Duke of Bavaria made over to this City a great sum of money to buy ammunition and armour for the soldiers. In the Palatinate they take up fresh soldiers for the reinforcing of the Companies.   

Amsterdam the 19.29. of Mar.  
AT Dunkirk are brought up two small prizes coming from Barbadoes, loaden with wool and Tobacco. All our men of war are ready to go to sea. The Hessish go about it to lay a man of War before Ordingen, which is to take the Custom of all Ships going up & down. The Prince of Orange hath charged Col: Morgan, Governor of Bergen Opsohm, to keep in readiness 4. companies of his soldiers to aid and assist with them Count William of Nassaw, as soon as he shall receive order from him. We hear that the Spaniards draw together at Dam, and that they have some design in hand. It is confirmed also, that a great sum of money is made over from Spain by bills of exchange to Don Francisco di Melo, amongst which are 60000. Pistolets to pay the Soldiers, which must have their Companies complete against the 5.15. of April, and it is promised unto them, that as soon as they come into the field, they shall have two months pay. At Dunkirk is published by Proclamation, that to take all suspicion from the Crown of England, no man shall undertake to carry any ammunition or men for Ireland, to relieve the Rebels there. The Count of Harcourt is expected at Amiens, who is to command the Army in Piccardie, which keeps its rendezvous about Peronia. Into the court of the Duke of Longueville at Paris are brought 155. Ensigns and Standards, which were gotten by the Weymarish Army in the overthrow of Lamboys Army.   

Frankford the 18.28. of Mar.  
IT is certain, that Gustavus Horn and John de Werth are exchanged one for another. Gustavus Horn is gone to Bryssack, & John de Werth to Munchen to the D. of Bavaria. The Palatine treaty at Vienna by all appearance will be dissolved, and come to nothing, because the Duke of Bavaria demands such unreasonable conditions, that Sir Thomas Rowe, and the Palatine Ambassadors, cannot with any reputation condescend unto it. With the last letters from Vienna they writ, that the treaty with the Emperor of Turkey which was dissolved, is re-assumed again, and that a peace is now concluded betwixt the Roman Emperor and the Emperor of Turkey for 20. years. On Wenesday last was christened here in our Church at Frankford a Jew, who had served in Lamboys Army for a horseman, and had followed the war these 14. years.   

Frankford the 25. of Mar. the 4. of Apr.  
THis week arrived here a person of great quality, who brings news that the elector of Saxony is exceedingly offended with the Imperial enquartering, complaining that a heavier burden was not laid upon his subjects since the beginning of these wars, which forceth his subjects to run away, and to leave their goods behind them, because the Imperial soldiers exact so much upon them; whereas their promise made at first was, that every soldier should pay for his victuals, which is not performed by them, but the subjects must furnish them with all necessaries at their own charges. That party reports also, that the Elector of Saxony hath not so stately entertained now Archduke Leopold William as he hath done at former times; of whom our elector asked at dinner, how the treaty stood betwixt the Emperor and the Duke of Luneburg; he answered, that the Imperial ratification would show it; the elector replied, it may prove such another as the conclusion of Peace made at Prague: the said elector is extremely impatient. Archduke Leopold William is gone to Vienna, Piccolomini is to follow after. Mean while Count du Soys is to command the Army, and Duke Francis Albert is to assist him, which Duke will not go to field before the latter end of June, and not under 20000. men complete; the said Duke told openly, that he cleared Silesia of the Swedes more by favouring of the Protestant religion, then by the sword. From Dresden they writ that the elector of Saxony intends to seek a neutrality of the Swedes, because the elector of Brandenburg hath done the like, and the elector of Collen seeks the same of the French King.   

Hamborough the 25. of Mar. 4. of Apr.  
THe King of Denmark is to keep a Dyete at Coppenhagen, and is preparing many Ships for the Sea, and hath given order to his forces to be ready for a march. Our City feareth that he aimeth at us, and we keep ourselves in readiness for it. The Swedish General Torstenson is broke up with the Army, and gone over the Elve at Sandaw, some think that he will take his way towards Silesia. General Major Coningsmarck hath been abroad again, and pilladged Quedlenburg, and other Towns and Villages, and returned with the booty to the Army.   

Coburg the 28. of Mar. the 7. of Apr.  
THE Bavarian Forces are broke up again from hence, and are gone through Franconia, towards the River of Rhyne. About Smalkalden are arrived 1000 Imperial horsemen, and the rest of the Imperial forces are enquartered in Misnia.   

Collen the 28. of Mar. the 7. of Apr.  
THe Ship-bridge for the Imperial and Bavarian Army is laid here over the Rhyne, and on both sides of the River Sconces are made. The Spanish begin to fortify the City of Gulick, thither are sent moneys and 20000. pallisadoes to make it a place invincible: they expect also 2000 foot to reinforce their Garrison. The Weymarish and French do in the Country what they please, and lie about Aaken. They have taken Betshat, and batter now the Castle of Bredenbent. General Major Rosa hath mustered the Cuarrison at Duyren, and found in it 7. à 8000. horses. General John de Werth is arrived at Augspurg, and stately entertained by the Magistrates, from thence he goeth to Munchen, where a flying Army of 6000. men is found for him to go with it to the upper part of the Rhyne.   

Leipsig the 18. of Mar. 7. of Apr.  
THE Letters from Berlin confirm that the Swedish Army is passed over the River of Elve at Werben and Sandaw, and is going towards Silesia, to join with Stolhans his forces, which lie about Frankford on the Oder, Crossen, and other places. From Dresden they writ, that the Imperial Ambassador Count Frawn Colonel went from thence to Vienna, his message was, that the Emperor desired that the quarters for the Imperial forces in Misnia might be enlarged, which the elector of Saxony refused.   

Zeitz the 28. of Mar. the 7. of Apr.  
THe Swedish Gen: Major Coningsmarck hath gotten again about Quedlenburg of Col: Feduaries Regiment, 50. horses. and 60. dismounted horsemen.   

Lower Saxony the 28. of Mar. the 7. of Apr.  
General Torstenson hath kept a stately banquet for all his chief officers the 20.30. of March at Saltzwedel. The next day after he broke up with his Army, and went towards Arnsea, Tangermund, and Werben, and at Sandaw was his Ship-bridge, where he passed over the Elve; his march is supposed to be either for Silesia, or Zerbst and Wittenberg. Christian Ludwig Duke of Luneburg, causeth ammunition and other necessaries to be carried from Hildesheim to Hanover, to keep there his residence, as is supposed. From Padeborn they writ, that the Luneburgish Colonel Reush intended to lead his 400. horsemen to the Hessish Army, but his men perceiving it, made a mutiny at Nicheim, tore off the Standards, threatened to kill the officers, asked money, and compelled the Officers to lead them back again, because they will rather serve the Duke of Luneburg, or the Emperor.   

Duringen the 2.12. of Apr.  
THe Swedish Governor at Erfurd having heard that 4. Companies of Croats of Col: Beygotz his Regiment arrived at Greissen; he sent some 100 Horsemen and Dragooners, which seized upon that town; at night at two of the clock slew many Croats, and took prisoners one Sergeant Major, one Captain of Horse, two Lieutenants, one Standard bearer, and 250. soldiers, which they with 245. horses brought into Erfurd.   

Collen the 3.13. of April.  
HEre is a great dearth, and we can scarce get bread for money. The Weymarish lie about Aaken, and take in all Nobleman's houses. The other day some 100 of them passed by this City, against which our Garrison issued forth, and killed 40. of them. The City of Aaken fearing a siege, provides ammunition and provision, and entertains Col: Goldstein, who commands 1000 Musquetiers. The Magistrates of the said City entertain five Captains more, and gather daily more soldiers, and make Sconces. The City of Liege hath promised to assist them. The Croats at Gulick have defeated a Convoy, and brought into that City two Captains prisoners. They have many engineers, which are to fortify that place with more outworks. The Governor of the said City brings into that town a great store of ammunition and provision for two years. From Frankford they writ, that the Bavarian Forces are arrived not far from thence, which desire of the Landgrave of Parmstat that they might have quarter thereabouts for a fortnight, but it is denied to them.   

Leipsig the 2.12. of Apr.  
THe Swedish Army marcheth on both sides of Berlin, in two parts. On Tuesday last one of their parties took away many horses and cattle, within half a Dutch mile of Berlin. At this instant we hear, that General Torstensons head-quarter is four Dutch miles from Wittenberg, from whence messengers art sent to Piccolomini, who lies yet at Zeitz, to come and to secure the said City, at which (as is supposed) the Swedes do aim. Piccolomini hath commanded some Regiments thitherwards. From Zerbst they writ, that 6. Swedish Companies of horse and some Quarter-masters, are arrived there, and their cavalry is much seen about the Elve, descrying the Country of Zerbst; they demand 15000. Rixdallers, or else they must take in 5. Regiments. Their Infantry and Artillery, marcheth along the River of Havell to join with Stollhans his Forces, and some of their Companies are passed the Havell already, and hasten their march towards Lusatia. From Dessaw they writ that Col: Spiegel hath commanded a party of the Elve, which hath defeated a Swedish party, took 1. Col. 1. Captain of horse, & 50. common soldiers.   

From Cassel in Hessen the 4.14. of Apr.  
IT is certain that the Swedish Army is passed at Sandaw, the River of Elve, and hath joined with Stolhans his army, which is now going for Lusatia and Silesia, betwixt the Imperial head Army, and Francis Albert, Duke of Saxon Lawenburgs Army. The Swedish General Major Coningsmarek with some 1000 horsemen, lies yet in the Bishopric of Halberstat, who is to follow the Army within few days. At this instant we hear, that the Swedish Army is arrived already about Torgaw, it is thought that they intent to besiege the City of Wittenberg, which puts the D. of Saxony in great fear, who hath sent one express after another for Picolominie to aid & assist him in keeping the Swedes out of his Country: unto the Imperial Army are given 2. months' pay.   

Aaken the 6.16. of April.  
THe Weymarish are gone with 2000 horsemen towards Mastricht, to fetch from thence ammunition and other necessaries, we are still in great fear that they will beseige this City; our Magistrates have called home again all the Citizens that are fled, and those that will not come, shall pay 100 Rixdallers apiece. To Neys are brought 19 carts loaden with money, and 70. carts and wagons with ammunition for the Weymarish army, so that it is not doubted but they have some great enterprise in hand; they have made an attempt again upon the Ship-bridge at Collen, but could do no good. The Bavarian succour consisting of 17. Regiments, but very we ache, is passed already the City of Hanaw: Hatsfeld means to bring together with the Bavarian Forces an army of 16000 men, but the Weymarish are stronger.   

Dusseldorp the 7.17. of Apr.  
THE Weymarish and French Forces keep themselves ready in all quarters to march forward, some think they aim at Aaken, others at Bonne. From Cassel they writ, that two Luneburgish Regiments of horse are going to take pay under the Hessish General Count of Eberstein. The Imperial soldiers under General Hatsfeld run away in great number, and for want of pay live most miserably. The Weymarish Commanders keep now better discipline among the Soldiers than they have done, so that the husbandman can plough the field again. From Amsterdam they writ, that the Spanish Governor in Bridges DonCantelmo had a design in hand against Sluice, but being discovered was forced to retire with the loss of 100 men and some boats. The Hollanders at Mastricht had likewise a design in hand against Stevenswerth, but their plot was likewise discovered.   

Frankford the 8.18. of Apr.  
AT Collen are met together Ambassadors from the Emperor, to consult how to oppose the Hessish and Weymarish Army, which play still the masters in the Bishopric of Collen. The Bavarian Army under the command of General What and Mercy, lay last night at Budringen; they make all the haste they can for Collen. The treaty betwixt the Emperor and the Duke of Luneburg is broke off, and come to nothing. The City of Collen is in great distress for want of provision; they can hardly get corn or bread for money, and for fear of an insurrection, many of the chiefest townsmen are retired from thence, and fled hither to this City. From Hamborough with the last Letters they confirm, that the Swedish Garrison at Erfurd hath sallied out, and defeated a whole Regiment of Crabats, killed the most part of them, and brought back into the City for above 250. horses, and 4000 Rixdallers in money. From Lion is written and also confirmed that the French General Houdencourt after that he had taken upon discretion the City of Coluure, in the Country of Russillion, hath likewise totally routed and defeated the Spanish Army, slain above 4000 Spaniards upon the place, taken prisoners above 2500. common Soldiers, and about 200. great Commanders, and other Officers, amongst which is the Viceroy of Arragon. After this overthrow the Spaniards forsook the City of Constantin, and retired into Arragon; for this victory the French King hath made Gen. Houdencourt Marshal of France. From Dunkerck and other places they write for certain, that the Spaniards have besieged lafoy Bassee, which is guarded by the French, with 3. à 4000 men.  
From Holland they confirm that the Hollanders in the West Indies have taken the City and Isleland of Saint Tomee.  
From Collen is confirmed, that to Neys are brought 27. barrels with money, and 80. wagons loaden with ammunition, pikes, boots, and other necessaries for the Weymarish Army.   

Hamborough the 8.18. of Apr.  
THe King of Denmark is yet at Coppenhagen who is setting out 26. men of war, and causeth great preparation to be made both by Sea and land, to what end is not yet known; his Forces that lie in Schoven, Sealand, and other Provinces, shall be sent within few days towards Halstein. Last week the old Prince of Luneburg died at Harburg, of whose residence D. Fredrick of Cell took presently possession. From Lower Saxony is confirmed, that the Swedish Gen: Torstenson having passed the river of Elve, and left strong Garrisons in Saltzwedel and Garleben, is gone towards Zerbst; and so upwards towards Silesia and Lusatia. At this instant comes a flying report, that the Imperial Colonel Goldacker having passed at wittenberg the river of Elve, hath roused 2. Swedish Regiments, taken prisoner 1. Leiutenant Colonel, 1. Captain of horse, and some common horsemen, and obtained forty horses for a booty. General Piccolominie lies yet in his head-quarter at Zeitz, who, as it is still reported, is to go within few days with four Regiments towards the Low Countries; and mean while, till the Duke of Saxon Lawenburg comes back from Vienna, the Imperial General of the Artillery, Baron de Soys, is to command the Imperial Forces, which lie yet still in their former quarters in Misnia and Thuringen, which must be ready to break up against the 11.21. of May. General Stollhans having cleared himself of the accusation laid upon him, is gone back from Stetin to his army, unto whom is promised a succour both of men and moneys; & for a recompense of his service, a brave piece of land is bestowed upon him in Pomerania.   

Erfurd the 8.18. of Apr.  
THe Imperialists lie in their quarters yet still, we hear nothing as yet of their breaking up: only it is reported that the Imperial head Army shall be divided, and that one part of it shall join with Francis Albert, Duke of Saxon Lawenburg, and the other part under the command of Gen. Piccolomini shall go towards Collen and the river of Rhyne. The 29 of March some 100 horsemen, Dragooners and Musquetiers of our Garrison here surprised at Griessen about two of the clock in the morning, 4. Companies of Croats of Col: Beygots' Regiment, slew many of the Croats, took 150. Prisoners, amongst which was one Sergeant Major, one Captain of Horse, together with two Lieutenants, and one Standard-bearer, and brought hither for a booty 250. horses.   

Collen the 7.17. of Apr.  
THe Weymarish and Hessish Army is now broke up, and lies about Caster and Grevenbroeck. Yesterday 16. Pieces of Ordnance were carried from Hulekrath towards Bebber. Many are of opinion that they aim at Aaken, in which City lie 2000 new levied soldiers, which are resolved to defend themselves, to which end they have cast up divers Sconces and outworks. The elector of Collen fearing that they might fall upon Lechenich or Breul, hath sent thither about an hundred men more, to reinforce the Guarrison there. Within few days we shall see what their design is. The Country about Aaken hath made its agreement with the Weymarish and Hessish Army, and paid 5000. Rixdallers contribution.   

Cassel in Hessen the 8.18. of Apr.  
WIth the last Letters from Hamborough they writ that they have not as yet received the least information concerning the Imperial ratification about the Praeliminaria or beginning of the Treaty. Hence the Ambassadors of the Crown of Sweden and France, conceive and are of opinion that on the Emperor's side, they have no great mind to a peace, especially because the King of Denmark, caused the Letter which instead of the ratification he received from the Emperor, to be delivered unto the Swedish Ambassador Salvius by his Resident here, bare, and without any other joint letter; neither had he commission to propound therewith any thing else, which the said Ambassador Salvius took for an affront. The King of Denmark is yet at Coppen Hagen, present at the Diet, which is kept there, and in his dominions great preparations for war are made, both by sea and land. The Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg have had an Ambassador at Hamborough with the Swedish and French Ambassadors, to acquaint them with the reasons that moved them to the treaty, assuring them also, that that treaty should be in no way prejudicial to both Crowns, and desiring withal, that they might be spared with all manner of hostilities, and the Cities of Nienburg and Bleckede be restored back unto them. To which the Ambassadors returned that answer, that they would acquaint their Principalities therewith, and that mean while they would keep with them the former correspondence. The like they desired of Gen. Torstenson, of whom they had not so fair an answer.   

Collen the 10.20. of Apr.  
THe other day the Weymarish and Hessish cavalry begirded the City of Lechenich, which lies but 3. hours going from hence; and the night thereupon following, the Infantry with the Artillery consisting of 20. Pieces of Ordnance, amongst which are 4. Demicanons, came likewise before it. In the said City lie 700. Imperial soldiers, and 2. Companies of Horse: The horsemen being they can do no service in the City, thought to break through the Weymarish and Hessish Army, and so get away, but they were beaten back again by the Weymarish cavalry, and chased to the very gates. The said City is fortified with deep and broad moats, and the Castle sufficiently provided with Canons, and other necessaries. The Weymarish are resolved as soon as they have taken that place, to assault either Bonne or Breul. Here in Collen are published Letters Patents by the Imperial Ambassador, that every Citizen shall contribute the 100 penny of his whole estate for the maintenance of the Imperial soldiers, which our Magistrates will not condescend unto. The Ship-bridge is now laid over the Rhyne, and a half Moon cast up before it. Hatsfeld longs for the Bavarian succour, and to hasten their march, he himself in person is gone to meet them, which Forces lie yet enquartered within a Dutch mile of Frankford. As soon as Gen: What comes back again, for whom 150000. Rixdallers lie ready at Frankford, they are to receive a months pay, and then hasten forward for Collen. The Weymarish that lie at Duyren have given out Commissions to levy two Regiments of foot and two Regiments of horse: the country people come by hundreds to them, and take pay. The 7.17. of this month the Weymarish received 3. month's pay. From Basil they writ, that Field-marshal Horn is passed through the said City, who takes his way through France for Sweden. From Bryssack they writ, that Col. Canofsky hath surprised an Imperial party, killed 40 of them, and taken 100 prisoners.   

Leipsig the 10.20. of Apr.  
FRom Berlin they writ, that the Swedish General Provant Master, and Captain Rebe, are arrived there, which solicit for provision; wherefore the Nobility and the Cities are now in deliberation to provide for them as much as they can, that they may be rid of them, because at Treyenbrietzen and other places thereabouts, they have eaten up all the provision, & at Brandenburg they have bought great store of bread and beer for their moneys, but the city of Zerbst is in great distress, of which city they demand 20000. Rixdallers, 120000. pounds of bread, 600. fats of beer, and 180. horses. Gen. Torstenson with his Army and Artillery lies now before the city of Luckaw in Lower Lusatia, which he battereth fiercely, and at this instant we hear that he hath taken already the said city, and afterwards fired the same: we hear also, that Stolhans his Army hath joined with him about Colbas'. It is reported also, that the Swedish Army is now marching towards Wittenberg; what they will attempt, we shall hear by the next.   

Vienna the 6.16. of April.  
THe Lady Elizabeth, widow of the late Prince elector Palatine, hath sent a Letter hither to the Electoral Ambassadors about the restitution of her jointure, wherein she styles herself yet Queen of Bohemia, Duchess of Silesia, marquis of Moravia, and Upper and Lower Lusatia, and useth also the Arms of that Kingdom, and the hereditary countries: which Letter the Ambassadors kave communicated in original to the Emperor, but being it is not the way to a fair treaty, wherefore the Original was sent back again to her. It is reported, that the Emperor intends to send for England, Count Lesley, together with another Privy Councillor, for Ambassadors.  
From France they writ, that since the taking of Coluure in the county of Russilion, and the overthrow of the Spanish Army, the French have close besieged the city of Perpignano, and that the K. of France himself in person is in the camp. The city of la Bassee in Artoys is close besieged by the Spaniards, under the command of Don Franciscodi Melo. The Count of Harcourt, General for the French, and Duc de Guyse, went with 1200. men to relieve it, but coming near the city, he found the Spaniards so fast entrenched, that he was feign to return back again without any expedition; which city the French themselves give already lost.  
From Holland they writ, that all the train of the Artillery of the State's Army is carried to Nimmegen, and that the Forces begin to march thither from all places to their rendezvous. With the last Letters from Hamborough they confirm, that the K. of Denmark hath laid a custom 16. per cent. upon all English and Scottish ships going through the Sound. An English Ship called the Exchange of London, with 24. Pieces of Ordnance, going from Dover towards S. Malo with 160. sacks of Reals of eight, and many bars of silver and other rich commodities, to the value of above 50000. li. sterling, is taken by 5. Dunkirk Frigates, and brought into Dunkirk.   

An Extract of a Letter from Narbona the 8.18. of April.  
WIth the last Post Licertified you of two several battles and encounters that happened in Catalonia, betwixt the French General Monsieur de la Met, Houdencourt, and the Spanish Army, which came to secure and relieve the City and Castle of Coluure being close besieged by the French General Monsieur de Milleraye, and brought to great extremity, in which two battles and encounters, the Spanish Army had always the worst, and was defeated. At last the Marquis de Bouvoir, who had the command over the Spanish Army, finding it impossible to secure and relieve the City of Coluure, took his return again towards Terragona, wherefore the above named General, Monsieur de la Met Houdencourt lay in wait for him near Ville Franyne de Panades, and meeting him in the mid, totally routed and defeated the remainder of his Army, that of high Officers and common Soldiers hardly one escaped, that was not taken prisoner, or slain, as appeareth by the List: Of the like battle was hardly ever heard in these Countries; wherefore his Majesty the French King, came hither to this City of Narbona, and caused Te Deum laudamus to be sung in the great Church. Within few days after the City of Coluure was taken by assault by the French, in taking whereof not above 25. or 30. French Soldiers were slain; as soon as the French had entered the City, the Spanish Guarrison retired into the Castle, where they thought to hold out so long, till some succour or relief might come, but the French being loath to lose any time, fell presently to work with them, and being they intercepted, the Governors' Marquis de Mortaras letters to the Spanish General, wherein he intimated his distress and extremity, and solicited for a speedy succour, the French Soldiers were the more eager at it, and fell to undermining of a half moon and the walls, but the said Spanish Governor being loath to expect the blowing up of the Mine, yielded, and came to a composition, and marched out with bag and baggage. Here followeth now the List of those Spanish Commanders, and Officers, and common Soldiers, that were slain and taken prisoners in the  battles.   

A List of those Commanders, and Officers of the Spanish Army, which were taken prisoners in the battles.  

MArquis de Saccare, Colonel of the K. of Spain's  
Lifeguard, and General of the Arragonian Army.  
Duke Francisco de Forieto, Martial de Campe.  
Marquis de Dugla General of the cavalry.  
Baron Vicenzo de la Maro, Lieutenant General of the Army.  
Marquis de Moussin, Maistre de Campe.  
A Young Duke of Cordona.  
Baron de la Dose, General Commissarie. 4. other Commissaries.  
Don Francisco de Tailfert, Lieutenant General of the Artillery.  
Don Bertrant de Toralto. Captains of Horse.  
Don Thibercare. Captains of Horse.  
Don Carlo Caussietant. Captains of Horse.  
Don Hieronymo de Marque. Captains of Horse.  
Don Mannel de Guion. Captains of Horse.  
Don Josepho d' Erpinel. Captains of Horse.  
Don Gabriel de Marque. Captains of Horse.  
4. Majors. 2. Sergeant Majors. 40. Captains of Foot. 45. Reformed Captains. 45. Lieutenants. 25. Reformed Corporals. 15. Reformed Lieutenants. 1. Reformed Colonel. 13. Colonels of the Dragooners. 130 other Officers of the cavalry. 1200. Common soldiers. In all, 1555. prisoners, together with all the Artillery and baggage, and 4000 are slain upon the place, both of Officers and common soldiers, but the List of their names is not come to our hands.   
FINIS.