March 6.  
Numb. 14.  
THE CONTINUATION OF OUR FOREIGN AVISOES, since the 27th of the last.  
Containing many remarkable late passages out of the High Dutch, out of private Letters, & out of the Low Dutch: some part do follow.  
The first meeting of the King of Bohemia with his Majesty of Sweden at Soest, not far from Frankford, with their mutual Embracements, and affectionate entertainment; together with the joyful acclamations of his Subjects upon sight of their natural Prince.  
The truth of that which passed betwixt the forces (which passed over the mosel) under Count john of Nassaw, and the Rhinegrave, near Franckendale.  
The taking of divers Towns, especially that of the Bishop of Bambergh, by Gustavus Horn in Franconia.  
The great fear and distraction of the people of Austria and Vienna, by reason of the forces of the King of Sweden, and the Duke of Saxony.  
The fear at Vienna, of being besieged, being ill provided to defend themselves.  
The proceeding of the Duke of Lunenberg, and Swedish near Stoad.  
Many more particulars included in the Book.  
LONDON. Printed for Nath: Butter and Nicolas Bourne. 1632.   

The Continuation of our Weekly NEWS.  

From Rome the 14. and 24. of january, 1631.  
WE hear from Naples, that processions are holden there, to give God thankes, that that City is now free of the danger of the ashes from the Mountain Soma, which were so carried by the force of the wind, that they appeared like Clouds. In Appuleia much Cattle are dead for want of fodder, which the ashes spoilt. On monday it was here concluded in the Consistory, that the Spiritualty should contribute a sum of money unto the Emperor towards the war in Germany: To which end also the great Duke will maintain 6000. Soldiers for his Imperial Majesty.  
From Spain we understand that his Majesty bendeth all his forces for Italy and Germany; And, that he may be nearer those Affairs, will take up his Residence at Barcelona. He hath also appointed four Millions of Gold to be paid in Italy and Germany.   

From Venice 20. and 30. of january.  
From Piedmont we hear that more Frenchmen do still daily come into the borders of Montferat and Milan, to whom the Duke of Savoy gives Passes. Also we ●eare that the Duke of Lorraine hath not only prepared diverse places for the K. of France, that he may have the passage into the Elsas, but also hath given unto him diverse men and provision.   

From Zurich the 31. of january, 1631.  
Monsieur Mennie Ambassador from the Duke of Rouen is arrived here, he desireth 2000 men for defence of the passages, to which there will be answer given this next week.   

From Berlin 23. of january, Feb. 2.  
The Wismarish Garrison is now in their March, there are above 3000. gone out. Amongst which arose a great difference between the Swedish General Todt, and Colonel Gram, for that Gram shot a servant of Todts, under pretence that he was a Spy; And, as some say, Gram took with him twelve great pieces and three hundred Muskets, more than was agreed on. Whereupon the said March is stayed and hindered, 500 men are slain and dispersed, 2000 men have submitted themselves, and Colonel Gram is carried to Gripswald till he maketh satisfaction. In the mean time, the rest are marched towards Prignitz. There are 300. men at Perleberg, if money and necessaries be not ready, not one man, save only the Officers, will come into Silesia.  
From Lions we hear, that the Duke of Lorraine hath been with the King at Metz. But when he understood that the King would take his journey to Nanzi to view the City, the Duke was intended to travail thither before to entertain the King, but the King would not suffer him, but commanded him to wait upon him. Whereupon the King, together with the Duke, and one Regiment travailed towards Nanzi; Wherefore it is thought that he will take possession of it, and not so soon quit it.  
The King of France hath sent an Ambassador to the Archduke Leopold, to cease treaty with the Swissers, and to lead away his Soldiers that lie in those parts, and that he should be more earnest in the affair, seeing the Swissers are entertained upon the King of France his pay.  
At Schorndorff the Ordnance and Munition, are taken away and carried to Dionsburg, also the Emperor's Garrison is shortly to departed from thence, from which many Soldiers ran away, and betook themselves to the Swedes. It is said that the Swedes have taken in Elwang, and the Garrison therein removed to Dunkelspiel, whether the Swedes are also presently to March.   

From Minden the 5 of january.  
The Duke of Weymar, Colonel Bannier, and Hamilton, are joined together, they are about 20000. strong, and draw near to the Weser, they have fallen upon six Companies of foot, that lay in Damitts, and slain forty of them, the rest, except only the Colors, are taken prisoners. The Lord Martial of Papenheim, remains still with his Soldiers at the Weser, about Hammeln and Hexter. Those of Brimen have taken Verden again, and besieged Long Wesel, and as some say, taken it.  
The Swedish troops that lay in the Province of Pinnenberg, are come over the Elbe, & are joined with Duke George of Luneberg, who blocked up Nienburg.  
Papenheym lies in the Bishopric of Hildesheim, Landgrave Wilhelme waits for him behind, and General Banier before, Eisfeld is again, especially Duderstat, and Russenberg is fast blocked up, and it is hoped they will presently yield.   

From Hamborough the 28. of February.  
The Duke of Lunenburg, who lately took in Buxtehuid for the King of Sweden, now besieges' Stoad with 15000. men; giving the Town but two days to consider of the terms of yielding. And whereas the Prince of Denmark (the second brother) had with a Fleet taken the Fort of Friburg at the mouth of the Elbe, built by the Imperialists; the Duke sending to him to know whether he did it for the King of Sweden, or not: the Prince the next day quit the place, which the said Duke immediately took in.   

From Regenspurgh the 10. of February.  
This day 1000 Bavarian Soldiers are come over towards Amburg, they make themselves exceeding strong on this side, where 6000. men are to meet.  
The Drum is beaten here for his Imperial Majesty, but few resort to be entertained. The Duke of Friedland also maketh himself strong. And the Saxons may have enough to do.   

From Gravenhage the 10. of February.  
A few days ago an Ambassador from the King of Sweden, called Oxenstern arrived here; He had audience three days since, and to day is to have another, what he comes about about is kept secret, yet it is reported that, amongst other things, he admonished and put the Lords States in mind, that they should be timely in the field with their forces, that upon all occasions they might the better join one with another. This Ambassador was entertained at the charges of the Lords States, and lodged in their Palace.  
It is supposed that his Excellence, about the middle of March will be in the field with his Arms, for there are great warlike preparations as well by Sea as by Land.  
Those that would have betrayed Schencken-sconce are most of them brought to Halft, a short dispute shall serve them.   

From Colen 15. of February.  
There are here at this present Count Mansfield, Count Gronsfeld, the Lord of Nersen, and many other Commanders and it is thought there will be a great new Levy of Soldiers on their side.   

From Nurenberg the 29, of january.  
Here the Suburbs called Gossenhofft is broken down to build Sconces there, the most part whereof, as also all the other Outworks are almost finished; Field Marsh: Gustavus Horn, who hath lately been here, hath viewed them, which pleased him very well, and he hath given command speedily to make an end of the rest, for that they should without doubt have need of them.   

From Vienna the 28. of january.  
Here is great lamentation, as likewise all the Country over; For although the Officers of the Country have yielded to his Imperial Majesty half the Contribution required, yet is his Majesty not therewith content, but will have the whole; albeit the Commonalty is aggrieved & cannot pay the half. A siege is much feared here: and the people already begin to betake themselves into Hungaria; and his Imperial Majesty is removed to Gratz and Clagenfurt, to make a Court-Leaguer there, to the end he may make use of it upon occasion.  
Whereas his Majesty of Sweden hath sent out Patents into all Countries, that all Merchants should be safe and free without question of Religion, to trade and commerce this next Lent Mart. The Emperor on the other side, hath caused a Contra-Mandate to be published, that every Merchant whosoever he be that shall trade to Franckfort in the said Mart, shall be proclaimed a Rebel of the Empire.   

From Nurenberg the 3. of February.  
At the end of the Truce, Gustavus Horn with his Army of about 18000 men went towards Bamburg, he sent a Company of foot before towards Hochstat; but were in the way driven back by those of Bamburg, that lay in a Village neere-by upon advantage, being about 50. men: but as soon as succours came, they did not only fall upon the Bamburgers, and beat them back into Foreheim, but also assaulted Hochstat with 9 pieces of Ordnance, which the next day yielded itself: which when the Garrison in Bamburg understood, they pillaged the Town, and forsook it.  
Horn still gathers more men together, with intent to fall into the Upper Pfaltz, or into Bohemia.  
Prince Ernest of Anhalt with 8000. of the Saxon Forces is risen from Eger. It is supposed he will lead them against the Emperor, who doth much mischief in the Upper Pfaltz, having this day burnt to ashes a fine Village called Mitterteich, and took away from thence about 2000 head of Cattles towards Weiden.  
His Majesty of Sweden, hath given the Count of Solms, that rescued Nurenburg, the Earldom of Swertzenburg, and all that there unto belongeth; and hath made him General overa flying Army.  
The Bishop of Bamberg hath made suit unto Lieutenant General Schlammersdorff, to make intercession for him; but it is thought it will little avail him.  
The States of the Empire are to assemble at Hailbrun, and the Nurenburgers, Strasburgers, with the half of Wurtenburgers, are to make more provision for their safety.   

From Augsburg the 4. of january.  
The spiritual Catholics here, have taken away all the Church ornaments of gold and silver. They must now make a shift with wooden Idols.  
Tilly hath taken 13. pieces of Ordnance from the Fort of Wilsberg, and caused them to be carried to Costnitz and Lindaw, which will not please the Swissers. Dunckelspill is now also yielded to the Swedes.   

From Frankford February the 11, 1631.  
Ten thousand Spaniards came lately up from brussels to Triers, and there had passed two Regiments over the mosel. Upon the rumour whereof, the King of Sweden was marching towards them with his Army: but the Rhinegrave had encountered them before he came to Mentz, defeated one whole Regiment, caused the other to retire into a wood, and sent 7. of their Colours in triumph to the King at Mentz. Since this they have again passed over the mosel, and caused the Rhine-grave to retreat; but without any considerable loss, and hearing that the King's Army was coming towards them, are gone back once more. The King of Bohemia arrived on Friday about ten a clock; is received with great joy and acclamations of the people wheresoever he passeth.   

From Delfe the 10. of March.  
The King of Sweden goes well on; the French King hath let the Duke of Bavaria and the three great Bishops and others know, that if they do not renounce the house of Austria, and their league, restore all honours, lands, and towns to the late distressed and oppressed Princes, and others: quit their Armies to the King of Sweden, and pay them; and render such Towns and Forts as he shall demand; he will not only leave mediating for them, but will assist the King of Sweden against them.  
The said King of Sweden hath called an Assembly of the States of Germany at Frankford on the Main, instantly after he will be in action some where; he is making three Bridges one over the Main, one over the , and the other over the mosel.  
The King of Spain (our good Friend) is much startled he may find too much to do at home, that he may leave others to themselves.   

From Overland the 12. of February.  
The Imperial Army is still at Gingen in the jurisdiction of Heydenheym, is about to march (as the rumour goes) to Franconia. To this end the Commissary Ossa is broke up from Augsburg, and causeth all the Ordnance & Munition, to be conveyed from Augspurgh to Donaweert. The Army which still goes under the name of Tilly, will also break up ere long, and abandon the whole Country of Wurtzburg: in which Country, they are much terrified for, fear of the Swedish forces. Many of the Inhabitants fly thence, and transport their moveables and goods into Switzerland. As present tidings relate, the Swedish have also taken Elwang, and convoid the Guarrison to Dunekenspill, whither the Swedish are now marching to assault the same Town also.   

From Franconia the 14. Dito.  
The 8. of this Month, the Field-marshal Gustavus Hoorn, did incorporate Hooghstadt, at the taking whereof, the Major was wounded, and some of the soldiers slain, 300. of the Garrison have betaken themselves into the said Field-marshals service. While this place was besieged, the Imperialists 500 foot, and 500 horse, under the command of the Commander Despagni, came out of Forcheim, and on the other side of the Eysch, they came towards the horsemen of Solms, which were thereabouts thinking to relieve Hooghstadt. But the Solmish forces being but three companies in all, they called upon the Commander Rochetzky, for aid and pursued the Imperialists: but they could not get them to battle until they came within a mile from Forchiem, where the foot-forces of the Imperialists were constrained to stand, whereupon there some of them lay in ambush near unto a Village, the rest betook themselves upon the Churchyard in the Village, by which advantageous means, they waited for the coming of the Swedish, and fought with them very stoutly. In this skirmish besides some ordinary soldiers were slain two Lieutenants, and 3. Cornets, forty or fifty horsemen sorely wounded, and two Ritmasters of the Swedish.  
In this encounter it fell out worse for the Swedish at the first, but afterward they gained the better of it, for after the Rochtezky (who was shot in one of his arms) was rescued by his Lieutenant, they fell on with a renewed courage, and utterly defeated the Imperialists, chased them out of the Village, and slew abundance of them both horse and foot .. By reason of this defeat the Imperialists presently pillaged Bambergh and forsook the same, notwithstanding that they were 2000 strong. Forcheym must also yield ere it be long, for they are already providing for their departure,  
The whole Bishopric of Bambergh were hereupon constrained to come to an agreement with the said field-marshal Gustaws Horn, and to yield him 400000. Ryxdollers.  
We do at this instant understand that Forcheym is yielded, there remains no more now but only Crouniach in that Bishopric which is not yet taken, but doubtless will be ere long.   

From Berlin the 16. Dito.  
The Commander Gram who was Governor of Wismar by reason of his infidelity and treachery is carried prisosoner to Gripswald, his troops are most of them scattered and dispersed, 300. of them are now about Pereleborgh.   

From Francfort the 19 of February.  
His Majesty of Sweden departed hence upon Monday last to Hnxe, and as yet resides there. Captain Marara with his Ancient-bearer, who were taken prisoner at the taking of Manheym, and afterward ransomeds were brought to Heydelbergh, and there beheaded through the command of the Governor by reason of the loss of Manheym.  
Since the last great skirmish about the Honserugh in which encounter the Regiment of Torpaert, and the Regiment of Count john of Nassau only sustained the loss, the Rhynegrave with 600. horse hath again fought with some Spanish forces  
But whereas the Spanish were 1800. strong of Horse and a whole Regiment of Spanish lay in ambush. the said Rhynegrave was constrained to retire with some loss, leaving behind him the young Earl of Serbruggen who was wounded and taken prisoner.  
His Maj: of Sweden causeth two new bridges to be made: the one over the river Rhyne at Meinz; and the other over the River Maine at Costum. All his forces both horse and foot are now marching to Mems.  
At Heydelburgh very lately happened a most grievous and terrible fire which was palbably seen three leagues off. The same hath done much mischief in the City, hath ruinated and burnt down to the very ground some of the Chief buildings, especially hath the same done great harm in the Tower named Glazenen-sael and the buildings of Otthenrycks.  
At Spiers are 600. men under the Commander Horneck, who requires more forces under his command, and doth daily a ugment his troops. 2000 soldiers lately made an excursions out of Franckendale, their intent was to attempt something against Worms, but they were driven back into Franckendale by the horsemen of Worms. The besieged here sent all their women and children our of Frankendael, notwithstanding they report that they are well provided with corn and wine. But the Plague is very hot amongst them.  
Upon the 16. day of this month February, a Regiment of soldiers marched from hence to Mentzes. whether all the Swedish forces must resort. In the City of Mentzes a certain Captain is imprisoned who had held some correspondency with the Spanish.  
The Commander Dubalt armed his Regiment here in this City upon the 16. of this month, being 12. Companies of the said Regiment.  
Upon Yesterday being the 18 of February, Frederick the Prince Elector Palatine arrived at Hanaw where he wsa worthily received.  
Copy of a Letter written by Phillippus Christopher, Archbishop of Trier, and one of the Prince's Electors, sent unto the City Trier, and rest of his subjects from Hermersteyn.  
I cannot conceal from your Honours, how graciously it hath pleased Almighty God to deliver us and our Bishopric, from the apparent, cruel, and fearful destruction, by our terrible enemy the King of Sweden, as also from the lamentable and  percecution of the Spanish. By means of the Prince Elector of Bavaria, who through the faithful, well meaning, & Heroicell meditation, interposition & assistance of his Maj of France with the King of Sweden, hath not only for himselse but also for others, concluded and agreed upon a Neutrality with the said King of Sweden. In which matter we have not been slack or negligent, but with the Godly and Religious assiststance of the said his Majesty of France, obtained so much, that the said King of Sweden hath declared us and our Archbishoppricks to be neutral. By which means, the Peers, of the whole Romish Empire, and all the allied Christian Potentates, and Republics, if they please may live together with more peace and contentment then ever they have done formerly, and you and they may aswell by the Swedish as the Spanish hold yourselves excused.  
Now to the end that this neutrality may remain inviolable for us and ours, and that by that means no encumbrance nor misery may befall us and our poor subjects, the said his Maj: of France as interponent, hath proffered his Royal assistance to us and all other Catholics, yea (if need be) the King of Spain himself also. And promised us, to afford us all help and assistance and to take away and remove all difficulties, and come with their Armies into the Empire to this end.  
With these things you may comfort and help your solues, and give thankes to God for the same. And withal pray, that the deed may follow so  a promise, and so this great punishment which now lays upon us, cease. And in the mean time it must be your care, that all Spanish Insolences daily committed, and the persecutions amongst us may be shaken off effectually, wherefore you shall publish and declare in all places the said Neutrality, and withal: make known that the glory thereof must nont be ascribed to us, but only to God, and the Prince Elector of Bavaria, who hath been the means to obtain this Neutrality for himself and others.  
If now then after all this procurement, any will notwithstanding persecute us, or (as it happened at Mentz) if hereafter under pretence of Spanish assistance, our whole archbishopric should chance to fall into the Swedish hands, by murdering, burning and pillaging, which God deliver us from, and the Catholic Religion, should be exterminated; we shall remain guiltless, and the occasioners thereof shall he bound to answer for the same to God, the Pope's Holiness, and all Christian Princes and Potentates.  
Under neath Philippus Christoper.  

These Articles following were delivered up at Trier, the 24. day of January.  
1. The passage at Cobelenitz over the bridge to be granted.  
2. The strong hold Hermerstein, with all the Ordnance, to be delivered up to his Maj. of Sweden.  
3. The soldiers which lay in Garrison there shall take the oath of fidelity to his said Maj.  
4. A reasonable competent sum of money to be contributed towards the payment of his soldiers.   
But the City Trier would in no wise condescend nor yield to these Articles. And therefore have taken the Spanish to assist them, who do incorporate the whole Country, so that all the subjects, & the whole Country doth oppose the Elector.   

From Minden the 17.  
The Armies of the Duke of Wymeren, Bannier, and my Lord Hamelton are now at the Weser, their forces have in the jurisdiction of Wieckesen surprised six Companies of foot forces, which formerly were in Garrison at Damnitz, they slew forty of them and took, the rest Prisoners with their Ensigns.  
The Bremash have again taken Verden, and blockqued up Langevell. The Swedish troops which lately came from Pienenberg over the river Elve, are joined to the Duke of Lunenburg his forces to block up Nieuburg.   

From Cullen the 16. of February.  
Our Lords are still at Franckfort, they will doubtless obtain the neutrality, if they will but subscribe to these Articles following, propounded to them by his Majesty of Sweden.  

1. A Church to be allowed for those of the Confession, of Auspurg, and one for the Reformed Religion.  
2. To desist from and renounce the League.  
3. To afford his Majesty free egress and regress with his Army, and to yield him provision for his money.  
4. To contribute 200000. Ryxdollars to his said Maj.   
But this City will in no wise agree to the said Articles, they will rather see what shall be the uttermost.  
Our Prince Elector hath caused Proclamations to be published throughout his whole jurisdiction, that the Country people should bring their goods and victuals into the City.  
The Earl of Papenheim is at Paterborne, 6. of his Regiments are near unto Bielveldt. As we understand he will enquarter his forces again in the Country of Berg and Gulick, wherefore his troops are already come to Ham.  
The Regiment of Giles de Haze, which was marching toward the said Earl of Papenheym, is beaten back by the Boors in Marckland.  
Although those of the Protestant Religion in this City, thought that by reason of the great and successful progress of his Majj. of Sweden, no such vigilant eye should be held over them, yet they are not so secure as they made account they were. For but a few days ago, complaint was made of one whose servants did but sing Psalms. Wherefore a great mulct of money was imposed upon him, and whereas he refused to pay the penalty enjoined, his goods were carried away out of his house by an Officer.   

From Paris the 14. Dito.  
The Kings Maj. hath divided his Army into two parts, the one being nearer to Elsatia, under the command of monsieur de la Force: and the other toward Piccardien; under the command of Martial de Scomberg, which two Armies, are strengthened with 30000. men. The Marquis de Fiat, is gone towards their Armies, with 40. tun of gold, and ten tun more are sent to Italy, to the Duke of Rohan.  
From Munster is written that the General Papenheym caused two Burgemasters at Lemgo to be hanged at the Gates of the said City, because they did not speedily at his demand, open the said gates for him. He is departed thence to Reda, where he received the woeful tidings, that two of his Regiments were defeated by the Weser.  
The 16. of this month, most of the companies in Breda, marched to herentals, they were convoid with 8. Cornet of horse. In lieu of these, some other new levied troops are brought for Garrison into the said City.   

From Vienna the 6. of February.  
Here are certain Commissioners ordained, who go about from house to house, to inquire what kind of people lurk in this City, and all those that do not shelter under some good Lord and master, are taken up for soldiers; for the Army of the Duke of Freedlandt is not yet raised, wherefore the levying of soldiers continues very strongly. The Commander Diepenbach hath yielded up his forces to the said Duke, so that his Army hegius to be very strong. He hath given a strict charge to all his Officers, to have all their Companies complete against the latter end of March.  
The Turk hath again done great mischief by an incursion about Presburg, whence he hath taken away captive above 200. Christians.   

From ulm the 18: Dito.  
The Imperial troops pass by here daily towards Bunten, to open the passage, and to bring an aid of 8000. men, through the same into Germany. But the French keep the said passage strongly, so that there is no possibility the same shall be obtained without the spilling of much blood.   

From Brunswick the 20. Dito.  
The Duke of Wymeren hath taken Goslaer, with an extraordinary stratagem, which City he required to pay 100000. Ryxdollars, to be freed from pillaging. Where upon, the Council in all haste laid down 10000 Ryxdollars and proffered all manner of good love and usage, so that they escaped the pillage. The Duke and General Bannier, presently left the City, and laid a thousand soul dyer's in Garrison.   

From Franconia the 23.  
The Bishop of Bambergh assembles some thousands of men together in the upper Palatinate, to relieve Forcheim. The Duke of Bavaria, gets also many forces together, to hinder the proceed of the Duke of Saxony, in those parts.   

From Hildesheim the 19  
All these parts are taken up with Swedish troops, insomuch, that the Imperialists for very fear have left and abandoned Boeckelen, Toesken, Bronnau, Lawensteyn, Allefeldt, Pladsen, Patenes, and Saesteden. Levenberg is also yielded up by agreement, and yesterday, the City Pynes was also rendered. But the Castle holds out still, whence they cast fireballes continually, and are resolved to defend themselves to the last cast. To morrow let Marienburg and Steurwalat look to themselves for they must either suffer or come to composition.  
All places hereabouts are full of fugitive Popish Priests, Moukes, Friars, etc. For they are banished by the Duke of Brunswick, who places Protestant Preachers in their rooms.  
The Swedish in the last noted expedition, took at least 400. Prisoners, of Papenheyms soldiers, and many Ensigns with very rich booty.   
FINIS.