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THE CONTINUATION 〈◊〉 the Foreign Avisoes for two week's last passed, containing many very remarkable Passages of Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Low-Countries, and other parts of the World.  
Bannier demanded Quarter for three Months in Saxony, which puts the Country to great extremity.  
The treaty about the Prince Palatine and Duke of Bavaria is deferred till March.  
The Swedish General Major Pfull doth great harm to the Imperialists and Saxons in Saxony.  
The Dunkirkers have lately taken divers French and Dutch Vessels richly laden.  
General Bannier is suddenly risen, and by all appearance will visit the Emperor at Ratisbone very shortly.  
Bainniers Letter and account of all his Winter Actions.  
The Rebellion and Revolt of Catalonia, and Portugal continueth, and the discontent of Naples daily increaseth.  
〈…〉 ●anuary, 23. 1640. 〈…〉 at St. Augustine's gate.   

THE Foreign Avisoes continued, etc. for two Weeks last passed. Containing (besides these following particularss) many extraordinary passages.  

From Voytland the 7. 17. of December.  
IN these parts we had some rest for divers months, but now we are like to be again over-runne and ruinated by both Armies, because all the Imperial forces, which were gone already to their Winterquarters, have received express order from Ratisbone to march towards Bohemia; whereof 6. Regiments of foot and 4. Regiments of horse lying enquartered about Swinefurt, are broke up already whilst General Bannier is marching forward with great speed, the Swedish General Major demands quarter for three months in Saxony for his troops, and besides great sums of money of all the Cities in Saxony, and yet it is to be feared, when those sums shall be paid, that General Bannier (who is likewise coming hitherwards with 6000 horse and 12000 foot) will demand as much or more which will be the utter undoing of these Countries. The said Gen: Bannier hath left 6000 men on the River of Wesar, for the most part enquartered in the County of Shaumburg, what way he will take with his army is not known as yet, some say he will march towards Egra, some towards Bohemia to prevent the Imperialists, and to cut off the passage from them, and to make his forces the more willing to incommodate the Imperialists with this Wintermarch, he hath promised to give 3 months pay unto every soldier for the Winterquarter.   

Ratisbone the 8. 18. of December.  
Here are daily expected the Luneburgish and Hessish Ambassadors, and some do assure that assoon as they shall be arrived, the treaty of peace, which hath been put aside for a time, by reason of the enquartering of the Imperial Army, shall be reassumed, mean while the Imperial cities are much afraid, that in case the Princes of the Empire, which are very liberal in their promises, do condescend to great contributions, the payment will afterwards be laid upon the said cities necks, and the Princes shift it off from themselves: The particular treaty so much spoken of but not believed, betwixt both the Palatinate and Bavarian houses, is said to be delayed and appointed for the month of March; The truth will appear with the time.   

Brunswick the 8. 18. of Decmeber.  
In these Countries we have now again the Wars, because the city of Wolffenbuttle is blocked up by the Luneburgish forces and the trained Bands, and with Sconces and Redouts, that no body can more get in or out to fetch or carry in the contribution, and the report goes here for certain, that the Duke of Luneburg to make the besieged the sooner to yield, is resolved to change his blocking up into a siege, to which end, some Artillery is to be brought before it to cast Granades and fireballs into it. Divers reformed Officers about 20 in number for fear to be cooped up in the said city did attempt and endeavour to break thorough, but they were apprehended by the Luneburgish trained Bands and some of them were slain and the rest taken prisoners, the said trained Bands being very ready forward to revenge the harm and loss, which they suffered by the Imperial garrison of the said city, and to be free themselves at last of such ill neighbours.   

Basel the 9 19 of December.  
On Sunday last Baron de Oissen ville taken out of all garrisons as many as could be spared, and marched towards the French County to succour and relieve there a Castle, in which lies a French garrison, and is besieged by 1500 Burgundians. The Imperial Colonel Keller, is come back again from Inspruck to Constance, and hath reduced the rest of the Spanish troops into one company of horse and two Companies of foot, and cashiered for the most part the Colonels, Lieutenant Colonels, together with the rest of other Officers, of all those new levied forces, there remains no more but 150 horse, and 400 foot, which are gone now to their Winter-quarter, and Colonel Keller hath the command over them.   

Leipzigk the 11. 21. of December.  
The 5. 15. of this month the Swedish General Major Pfull with his troops, having presented himself before the Castle of this city, is since marched away towards Rochlitz, leaving in Grim one Regiment for garrison. The 7, 17. of this month the Swedish troops mastered the outworks before the Castle of Heldrungen, whereupon the Governor in the Castle desired immediately to come to a composition, and yielded upon discretion standing to the mercy of the Swedes, who (against their own expectation) took the strong Castle without the loss of one soul dier, the Swedes have likewise besieged the castle of Wendelstein, which lies upon a high Hill. In this city we have for a garrison 1000 musquetiers and some 100 horse, and we are also well provided with victuals and ammunition.   

Leipzigk the 13. 23. of December.  
The Swedish General Maior Pfull with his troops hath been about Dresden, Meisen and Oshatz, where he caused all Market Towns, Villages and Nobleman's houses to be pilladged and all the cattles and horses to be driven away, and the city of Meyssen and Oshatz he forced to pay a great ransom. Now he is marching towards Koditz and Bornaw and drives along with him some 1000 heads of cattles and horses of the city of Torgaw, he demanded likewise a great ransom. We receive also advise, that he is breaking up with all his forces to join with General Banniers army, some thinking, that General Bannier will march towards Franconia, others are of opinion, that he will march towards Egra and the upper Palatinate, this is certain, that Bannier carrieth along with him great store of fireworks, which maketh men to presuppose that he hath a great design in hand.   

Frankford the 14. 24. of December.  
As for news we have but little to write from hence, the Weymarish army is mustered, and found stronger, than it was thought, whereof some Regiments are already come again into the Wetteraw, there taking some contributions yet due. What other design they have is not known as yet. The city of Creutznach hath been kept blocked up from a fare off for a time by the Imperialists, but now the Imperialists are departed from every man both of horse and foot as well common soldiers as Officers should receive every month, and that they should receive their pay half in money, and th'other half in provision, as likewise that every horseman should daily receive for every horse six pounds of Oats, 10. pounds of Hay, and three bundles of straw.   

Paris the 17. 27. of December.  
It is written from divers parts, that Prince Thomas hath fully agreed with the Princess of Savoy, and that thereupon the French Army went presently to field, and took by a stratagem the City of Ast, and batters now the Castle: If the report of the accommodation be true. The said Prince Thomas will be expected here in a short time. General Major Erlach Governor of Bryssack is yet here expecting order and commission to levy four Regiments of horse and six Regiments of foot.   

Vlussingen the 17. 27. of December.  
All our men of War here are preset to go to Sea with all speed and this day six ships are to go to Sea from hence and 2. from Ter veer under the command of our Vice. Admiral john Everts. The Dunkerck men of War are for the most part in the Sea, if they meet one another, bloody blows will fall out betwixt them.   

Erfurd the 16. 26. December.  
This afternoon General Bannier arrived here in person accompanied by many chief Cavaliers, who is to continue here for some few days, and then to follow his Army which is marching towards Misnia, whether he will assault one place or other, or what his design is, is not yet known.   

From the River of Rhyne the 19 29. of December.  
Three Imperial Regiments of horse, and one of foot of Fieldmarshall Hatzfeld his forces, enquartered about the city of Collen and in the country of Gulick, use the Inhabitants most cruelly, they take from them all their provision, pulled down the houses, some they burn down, break down their baking Ovens, and ruinated the Mills, in a word, what the enemies have heretofore spared, is now fully ruinated by our friends, we hoped every day, that they would departed and pass the River of Rhyne. The Hessens in Ratverwald strengthen themselves very much, and fetch great contributions out of the Bishopric of Collen. At Collen the Drum is beaten for General Maior Lamboy, who takes up fresh soldiers to make his Regiments complete, but they can get but very few, that are willing to serve.  
The Imperial General Major Saradetzky at the command of the elector of Collen, hath put a garrison into Wevelkoven, but presently after, he pillaged the same, and forsook it again, and marched with two Regiments of horse and two Regiments of foot towards Gladbeck to besiege the same place, which is guarded by four companies of foot of the Duke of Newburg his forces.   

Erfurd the 19 29. of December.  
The Castle of Windelstein was forced to yield unto the Swedes upon discretion, which is burned down to the ground, the report goes also, that the Hessish forces have taken again by a Stratagem the city of Friedwald, the castle of Weissenfels is likewise surrendered unto the the Swedes together with the Castle of Moritzburg at Hall, that the Swedes have now free passage again there over the River of Saala.  
The 16. 26. of this month the Weymarish Army under the command of Conte de Guebrian, Fieldmarshall Shmitherger, General Major Tupadell are likewise passed by this city, and followed Gen. Banniers Army, & at this instant we receive advertisement, that Gen. Bannier is risen with his Army from Butstat and arrived this day at Jena, and that he intends totake his way towards Altenburg. The Swedes themselves give out, that they are to march towards the upper Palatinate or Egra, General Banniers Army together with the Weymarish Army consists of 50. Regiments of horse and 16. Brigads of foot in all 28600 strong, and the report goes, that Colonel Rosa with his troops is likewise to follow the said Army through this Country.  
General Bannier marcheth forward very speedily by this cold and frosty weather to put his design in to execution, and being he carrieth along with him a great Artillery, many are of opinion, that h●e will fall upon the City of Leipzigh, which time will show, He hath been sick here for some few days, but now svery well again and followeth the Army. Before Wolffenbuttle is arrived a Regiment of horse more, and two Regiments of eight and 2000 soldiers of the Hessish forces more are daily expected before it, the Duke of Luneburg continues still to make great preparations to assault the said city by force, being resolved to have the place though he should all burn it before.   

Antwerp the 19 29. of December.  
From Lions is written, that the 4, of this month are passed through the said city in the name of the States and Peers in Catalonia three Deputies, one from the Clergy, one from the Nobility and one from the commons, which are going to Paris to treat of weighty matters with the French King: The said King is said to be resolved to aid and assist the Catalonians against the next spring with 12000 men both of horse and foot, and with them shall join 20000 Catalonians, which are every day trained and exercised.  
From Milan of the 2. 12. of this month is written that great forces are levied in the said Dukedom for the King of Spain.  
The French in Piedmont enlarge daily their quarters as fare as Cuneo, wherefore the Cardinal of Savoy hath sent a Regiment of Swissers from Nizza to Cuneo, to secure the same passage: At Legorne is arrived a ship; which came from Catalonia with some passengers, many women and children, relating, that the Duke of Cordona, together with the Bishop of Tortosa, labour very hard to moderate the differences betwixt the King of Spain and the Catalonians, but seeing Monsieur de Plessis Bisanson hath taken his residence in Catalonia in the name of the King of France, there is but small hope of any agreement, and the Catalonians continue to make great preparations for War. The Prince Cardinal Infan●● h●th chosen the Count of Isenburg to be Governor of Diedenhoven, and Col: Metternich Governor of Tryer.   

Collen the 19 29. of December.  
The Gallish Regiment which lay enquartered at Bretheim not fare from Creutznach to keep in the Weymarish garrison there, for fear of being surprised, hath forsaken Bretheim and is retired towards Meysenheim, in the mean time the Weymarish in Creuznach have surprised the castle of Waltbeckelheim, and found in it great store of corn and other provision. The Weymarish Colonel Rosa hath taken his quarter at Heuttenberg near Giessen.  
From Nordlingen of the 10. 20. of this month is written, that Arch Duke Leopold William, General Piccolomini and Marquis de Grana are in persons there, the said city must monthly contribute unto them 20000 Florins, and though they made their complaints to the said Arch Duke Leopold William, that they were not able to raise such heavy taxations, but all the answer they received was, that they shouldmake it known to the Jmperiall Counsel. The 6. 16. of this month the Luneburgish and Hessish Ambassadors arrived at Ratisbone, what they treat now with them time will show. The Turks have done again great harm in Hungary with burning, robbing, and carrying away prisoners many Christians, wherefore the Emperor hath sent an Express to Constantinople to make complaints.   

Collen the 20. 30. of December.  
The Imperial Fieldmarshall Hatzfeld continues yet here, his horsemen are enquartered in the Country of Gulick and hereabout the city, & do great mischief, notwithstanding the Hessish troops straggle continually within two leagues of this city, and no longer then yesterday they pillaged a Village within two hours going of this City. In Holland great preparations for War are made both by Sea and Land to give work next Spring to the Spaniards in Flanders and Brabant, the like doth the French King, who brings great forces together to fall again (as is said) the next summer into the Country of Artoys, and to send again another Army towards the River of Rhyne, and to attempt some thing against the city of Mentz and Tryer.   

Lower Saxony the 20. 30. of December.  
The Duke of Longueville is arrived at Bremen, from thence he intends to go from Holland and so for France, the report goes, that he hath given order for six thousand Suits of clothes to be made at Lubeck and Hamborough. The blocking up of Wolffenbuttle is still continued, in the said City lies a strong Imperial garrison. From all places is confirmed, that the Elector of Brandenburg departed out of this life, at Coningsberg the first of December new style, betwixt 6. and 7 of the clock in the evening, his Death will much hinder and perhaps bring the new levying of forces in Prussia to nothing. The Brandenburgish troops, which were commanded towards the Lower Marquisate of Brandenburg, are returned bacl again without any expedition, because they had received intelligence, that the Luneburgish troops were marching thitherwards to surprise them in their quarters.   

Frankford the 21. 31. of December.  
The Castle of Wendelstein is likewise surrendered to General Bannier, together with the Castle of Weyssenfels, some Swedish parties are gone towards the County of Henneberg to surprise the Imperialists, that lie enquartered there. At this instant we receive advise out of Duringen, that General Bannier is marching towards Dresden, and that he hath taken along with him from Erfurd 10 great Mortar pieces and his whole Artillery.   

Ratisbone the 23. of December, the 2. of january.  
Hear are preferred daily many complaints about the enquartered forces, because they feel the burden almost in all places intolerable, which can now not be remedied, in regard, that we must keep a watchful eye to the Enemy's actions, and we are forced to keep together the Forces as much as possibly can be, for we cannot know as yet which way Bannier will take, who hath received of the circle of Lower Saxenie three or 400000 Florins, in lieu whereof he hath promised to remove the seat of War into the Emperors here ditary Countries.   

Norimberg the 25. of Decem. the 4. of january.  
The 3. Imperialists Regiments, which lay enquartered hereabout this city have received order to break up, & to go towards Egra, to secure that place. This day arrived here the foot post, which came from Newmarck in the upper Palatinate, who bring news, that Gen: Bannier with the most part of his army is arrived already about Hoff and Culumbach, which causeth great terror & fear in the upper Palatinate & Bavaria, many are of opinion, that Bannier will directly march towards Ratisbone, whereby he will quickly make an end of the Dyete there, it is reported that the King of Denmarck hath sent a very moving letter to the Emperor to persuade him to a peace, & that the treaty betwixt the Princ Elector Palatine and the Duke of Bavaria may be taken in hand, which he thought would be a great means to procure a firm peace in Germany, but it is likewise reported that the Spanish golden arguments prevail yet so much that most men are out of hope of any peace.   

Amsterdam the 26. of December, the 5. of january.  
Whereas the Hessens straggled continually with strong parties into the Country of Liege, and carried away many Prisoners, which they made pay great ransoms; therefore the Magistrates of Liege have summoned all their trained Bands and mustered them, and have given a strict charge and command to give quarter to no Hessish soldier, but kill as many as they could meet withal.  
This week are arrived in the Vlie 150 sail of Ships, which came from the East Countries and from Norway.  
The last letters from Paris bring no other news, but that in Catalonia a hot encounter hath passed betwixt the French and Spaniards, the French having got the better of the Spaniards in the beginning of the fight, and put them to flight, they pursued with 800 horsemen after the Spaniards so fare into the Country, that they could not come bacl again, but were environed by the Spaniards, dispersed and many of them slain.  
The Portugals continue still in their Rebellion, and will yield in nothing to the King of Spain.  
At Barcelona the Catalonians have slain fourteen of the chiefest of the Town, because they kept still correspondence with the King of Spain, and went about to persuade the people to come to a composition with the said King.  
The Prince elector Palatine is safely arrived at Gluckstatt, and is now with the King of Denmarck.   

Extract of a letter from cassel of the last of Decemb. 1640.  
Although this winter weather (which proveth exceeding cold in these parts) seemeth fit for consultations than for action, yet do the Commanders of the Union go on in their designs and activity, leaving for the Imperialists (if they will take it) that part of consulting and providing what to do against the Spring. Howsoever because I have as yet no extraordinary news (besides the blocking up of Wolfenbuttle, and the marching of Bannier with his Army) of action for you at this time: I will supply the want thereof by communicating to you the copy of a letter written by General Bannier, dated at Erford the 25. Decemb. last 1640. saying thus:  
Be pleased to understand, that on the 23. of November last I broke up with mine Army from Pickenburg and am now here arrived: And having on the second of this month had a conference at Duderstat with the French and Wymarian Commanders, they thereupon took resolution and order with their Forces to march on, and follow me. Concerning mine army, I can say (and thank God for it) that the little rest, which the same hath by my care enjoyed in those quarters I provided for them in Westphalia, Brunswig and Luneburg, both my cavalry and Infantry hath much been mended & restored, so that I am come again into the field with much stronger and better Troops than I had before: whilst I am advertised from divers places by prisoners, that the enemies remain still in an ill condition, and are now dispersed into their quarters. Therefore I am resolved nothing to neglect, but observing and following my reason of war, to take speedily my way towards those parts, where by the power and help of God I hope to effect my designs: wherein, although I am not so presumptuous as to despise or neglect the enemy; yet nevertheless I am resolved, in case he come forth to stop, or hinder my endeavours and progress, upon any occasion that he shall offer me, still to be ready and in a good posture to give him battle, and to do my uttermost for the good Cause, wishing only and praying hearty, that Almighty God by his hand do so conduct and prosper the arms of her Majesty of Sweden, and all other Protestants, & so resist those of their enemies, that at length we may attain the desired scope, namely, a firm honest peace for all those that stand for the Gospel. The Forces of Brunswig, Luneburg and Hessen, are at this time in their quarters in Westphalia, Freesland, and other Dukedoms of their own for particular designs, which nevertheless do conduce us in general. But I hope (according to their promises) in case our enemies should again so increase against the future Spring or Summer, that my army should grow inferior to theirs, our said friends and allies will then again be ready to join, and march with us together, as necessity shall require: that we may with a general resolution get a general victory and honour together.  
Thus much saith Bannier, who since that time is arrived at Seitz, and gone from thence to Altenburg, and so in Voitland, and the Wymarian Forces are two leagues from him, at Newstat: Their march being said to go directly to the upper Palatinate, and to visit the Diet at Ratisbone.   

Genoa 8. 18. of December.  
The Governor of Milan, Marquis de Leganez, having expected a long time monies, promised for the payment of his Soldiers, but not sent, went himself to Milan to urge the sending thereof for fear of want thereof the five thousand foot and two thousand horse, which are yetremaining of his army, might perhaps change Master. Don Carolo de la Gatta is passed by this City, and gone for Naples.   

Lions 10. 20. of December.  
The Catalonians have caused to be bought here armours for three thousand men, because the Spaniards have now made an invasion into the County of Rousillion, and burned down about Conflance three Market Towns, wherefore Monsieur d'Espenan hath desired of the Prince of Conde, who is at Narbona, a speedy succour of some thousand men to oppose them.   

Milan the 16. 26. of December.  
The French have sent again two thousand men to Cazall to change the French Garrison there, wherefore the Spaniards reinforce likewise all the Garrisons in the next neighbouring places, thereabouts: The Catalonians cause all the silver to be taken out of the Churches, and to be coined, to make a great provision of money. In France they continue still to make great preparations for war to go betimes into the field, and the French King is said to have likewise renewed his league with the Crown of Sweden.   

Naples the 14. 24. of December.  
They are here labouring to take up many ships and galleys for the service of the King of Spain, but it seemeth that there wants either money or hearts. The galleys of Livorne are departed almost all out of this Harbour, craving leave of the Viceroy of this Kingdom, that they might follow their own occasions, which he granted: hereupon he hath nominated the Counsellor Capecelato an able man to go forthwith upon Embassage to Madrid, to make remonstrance, as well of the necessities, as of the dangerous state of this Kingdom, who is to departed with the first opportunity in the galleys of this Kingdom, that are to carry some Infantry into the Dukedom of Milan: There departed not long since three other galleys of them laden with Soldiers, to strengthen the Garrisons along the Seacoasts, which the King of Spain holds upon the frontiers of Toscany.  
The Viceroy of late carrieth himself more temperate and more pliable towards the Gentry of this Kingdom, than formerly he had done, some fearing, others hoping, that this his alteration of disposition comes too late.  
The Duke of Laurenzana departs forthwith for Spain, to be employed against the Catalonians: the Marquis of Toralto hath been declared Governor of Sabionette: They talk here of a Parliament General to be held in this Kingdom occasioned by the unreasonable demands that are made of five Millions, which if the Viceroy and other Officers shall press to levy; it is to be feared, that the Catholic King will keep as few good subjects in this Kingdom, as he hath in Portugal or Catalonia.   

From Dresden the 18. 28. of December.  
The sixteenth of this instant month, the Swedish General Major Pfuel made some turns about this City, whence he drove away a great number of Horse and other Cattle, but in his retreat the Saxon Colonel Vngar made a sally out upon him, and took prisoners some of his Soldiers, which were led into this City, amongst whom was found one Horse Captain, and one Corporal, both of the number of those that burned the village of Grumpach, whereupon our elector greatly incensed against them, caused to the number of nineteen, that were condemned as Incendiaries, to be burned alive; the which execution was appointed to be done as yesterday; but as the proverb saith, Many things happen between the cup and the lip, and as death many times comes unexpected, so doth sometimes life, for just as the Hangman was ready with his link flaming, and the said nineteen prisoners all fastened together with a long iron chain, every man with a bundle of reeds set in a pitch cask before him, and each two faggots behind him, and standing thus in this dreadful posture, expecting every moment to feel the merciless rage of that cruel element, having just ended their confession, the last work of men leaving this world, behold two Trumpeters arrive from the Swedish General Major Pfuel, who then approached very nigh with his Troops, which brought this message from the said General Major, namely, that without mercy he would put all to fire and sword, if his Soldiers were thus handled: This threatening message caused our elector to surcease this execution, and to send back the condemned again to prison, which he scarce could find in his heart to do, having taken a solemn oath, that he would cause all those, that should be taken and proved Incendiaries, & burners of houses, to be burned alive, but he was at last hereunto persuaded, through the entreaties and intercession of his Lady the Electrice, and the other young Princes, & whole Council, who apprehending the sequel of so extraordinary a punishment, saved the lives of those prisoners.   

Frankford the 18. 28. of December.  
It is confirmed from all parts, that General Bannier with his Army is passed the river of Saala, and that the Weymarish Army followeth him, and that he took his way not towards Leipzygk and Wittenberg, as some did write, but directly towards Voitland the upper Palatinate, carrying along great store of ammunition and Artillery of an hundred pieces. In Saxony and Misnia he hath left behind him General Major Pfuel with divers Regiments, to keep the Saxon Troops in awe, and to fetch in the contribution of the said Country, as also to bring the rest of the Towns under the same contribution, so that Saxony will be totally ruinated.   

From the river of Rhyne the 19 29. of December.  
It is confirmed now, that the Hessish Troops have taken by a stratagem the City of Friedwald, and made the Impetialists that lay in it, to take service under them; they have also taken the castle of Terburg, where they made the Imperialists to do the like. Field Martial Hatzfels' Troops, which had laid for some few days together a siege before the City of Gladbach, have now forsaken that siege, and are returned to their old quarters.   

Erfurd the 18. 28. of December.  
The other day I certified you, that the Swedish Army marched from hence towards Genu, whom the Weymarish Army followed yesterday in like manner passing by this City, the Regiments are reasonably strong, and the Horsemen all bravely mounted, the Artillery was drawn by very fair and strong horses, the said Army is in the mean time commanded by Colonel Ohei●●, and the Count of Nassaw: Colonel Rosa with his Troops is to follow the Army to morrow, or next day after: Yesterday a month's pay was given to the said Weymarish Army, and all dismounted Horsemen were mounted again. The French Troops are commanded by Conte de Guebrian and the General Commissarie Chousy: Field Martial Shmitberger and General Major Tupadoll are yet here, the said Shmitberger, we hear, is to command the Weymarish Army, as Lieutenant General: Both Armies carry along with them upon Wagons a great number of Boats, that they may pass any Rivers where they come. Of Banniers army were told thirty eight Regiments of horse, and twelve Brigads of foot: of the Weymarish army twelve Regiments of horse, and four Brigads of foot, which is confirmed by this week's Posts.   

Frankford the 25. of December, the 4. of january.  
Here were have no other news, but that the Weymarian troops, under Colonel Rosa are gone after General Bannier, and from Basel they confirm, that Prince Thomas of Savoy, is fully agreed with the French King, and expected at Paris there to receive 400000 pound Turnois. It is also reported, that the Duke of Parma stands likewise in a Treaty with the French King. But all this must yet be confirmed before we can believe it.   

Hamborough the 26. of December, the 5. of january.  
The new levied forces, which Lieutenant General Arnheim, hath taken up in Poland and Prussia for the Emperor's service, run all away, and of nine thousand men, he hath not left above one hundred men more: This levying hath cost a great sum of money, and comes all to nothing, so that Pomerania needs now not to fear any invasion, which those new forces seemed to threaten.  
The Duke of Luneburg maketh yet great preparations, especially of fireworks, to assault next Spring the City of Wolffenbutle by force: The Imperial Governor in it (Baron of Rustenburg) defends himself stoutly, and fortifies the said place more and more, and is resolved to defend it to the last man; the besieged sally daily forth with some troops.   

From the River of Rhyne the 26. of December, the 5. of january.  
The 28. 30. of December departed from Coesfield fifteen hundred Soldiers, with many Scaling-Ladders, and other instruments: what their design is, is not known.  
In the Country of Beryk lie above one thousand Musquetiers and fire locks, with fix hundred Horsemen of the Holland forces: the report goes, that the Imperial Field Martial Hatzfeld will fall upon them, and force them to departed from thence; his Troops lie yet before Gladbach: at Collen are made ready three thousand suits of  for Hatzfelds Soldiers.   

Erfurd the 26. of December, the 5. of january.  
The Duke of Luneburg with his troops continueth still the blocking up of Wolffenbutle, and fortifies his quarters more and more before it: he hath likewise summoned in his Country a great number of Peasants, which as soon as the great Frost shall be passed, are to fortify the quarters on the side towards Halberstat; divers of his souldiets run away, because of the extreme cold weather; in the mean time the besieged sally continually forth, and do some harm to the Luneburgish.  
The Swedish troops about two thousand strong, which lay enquartered in the Bishopric of Halberstat, besieged some few days ago the City of Tangermund on the River of Elve, belonging to the Elector of Brandenburg, the besieged, after they had endured the battering of the Swedish Canons for some few hours, yielded upon discretion, and the Brandenburgish soldiers, which have been 130. in number, were forced to take service under the Swedes. The King of Denmark is now at Coldingen, and the Queen Dowager of Sweden at Gottorff, with the Duke of Holstein.  
The four and twentieth of this Month, General Bannier risen with his Army from Newstat on the River of Orla, and marched towards Shlatz, where he intended to keep his Christmas: his forces we hear are arrived already about Hoff, Wonsidle, and other places thereabouts, the report goeth yet strong, that he will march towards the upper Palatinate and Bavaria, some Regiments under the command of General Pfuel he hath left in Misnia to fetch in the contribution.   

Antwerp. the 26. of December, the 5. of january.  
From Naples is written, that in the same Kingdom for the reinforcing of all the Companies, a free releasement is published for all prisoners what fault soever they have committed, with condition that they shall serve faithfully under the King of Spain's troops. The Viceroys son takes likewise up some companies, and intends to put them under the command of Don Giofeppo Spagna; all Military Officers serving under the King of Spain, are summoned to come to Naples, to leavy with all speed some new Troops, because the they guard those Frontiers more than ever they have done, especially all places on the Sea costs of Toscanie, and they secure well the two Harbours Orbetello and Portorallo belonging unto the King of Spain. At Naples are likewise mustered twenty Companies, which are commanded by the Prince of Bizignano.  
At Paris are now at this presence the Deputies of Catalonia, which treat with the King of France as States of a free Republic: The siege before Tortosa is still continued by the Catalonians. At Marseilles are made ready divers Galleys to transport four thousand Soldiers more to Catalonia.  
From Italy is confirmed, that the French have taken the Castle of Ast, but the City is yet defended by the Spaniards, and both parties shoot fiercely one against another. It is confirmed (how true we know not) that Prince Thomas of Savoy, is agreed with the French K. & is expected at Paris within few days; and the Cardinal of Savoy is likewise treating his agreement with the French. The Count of Harcourt is expected at Paris every hour; many Nobles and Gentlemen are to meet him in the way.  
From Spain is confirmed, that the marquis de Terracusa hath defeated some Troops of the French and Catalonians, and afterwards befeiged the City of Terragona; some will say, that he hath brought again the said City under the King of Spain's subjection.  
From Lion of the 5. 15. of Decem. they writ that the Catalonians and French after many affaults, had taken the city of Tortosa, and that on both sides were lost about 4000 men, amongst which was the Lieutenant of Monsieur d'Espinan. They confirm also, that the common people at Barcelona have killed divers great men, which took yet the King of Spain's part, whereupon the castilians have fallen upon some Catalonians in Perpignano, pillaged their houses, killed the men, and chased their wives and children stark naked out of the City.   

Collen the 27. of Decemb. the 6. of januarie.  
Field Martial Hatzfeld his Troops, which lie hereabouts, intended to take their quarter in the little city of Munch Gladbach, but a company of the Duke of Newburg his Soldiers, which lies there in Garrison, hath beaten off the Imperialists by force; wherefore the Imperial Colonel Sparre, who lies at Mulheim, is gone against it with three thousand men, but the besieged defend themselves not withstanding stoutly, and with their shooting do great harm amongst the Imperialists, and have killed already divers high Officers, and many common Soldiers. The Imperial Colonel, Count of Ridberg, who hath served these many years under the Emperor, died here in this City.   

An Extract of a Letter from the Hague, the 31. of Decemb. the 10. of jan.  
With the last letters from Emden, we have no other news, but that the Prince elector Palatine was yet there, from whence he intended to go to Gluckstat, thinking that the King of Denmark was there, but understanding that the King was at Coldingen, he resolved to go the next day after with Count Volmar, the King's natural son to Coldingen. We have in these parts such a frost, that almost all the rivers are frozen over, so that men and horses can go over the ice without danger.   

Frankford the 3. 13. of januarie.  
It is confirmed from all places, that General Bannier with the most part of his Army is arrived about Hoffe and Plan, wherefore speedy order is given, that nine Bavarian Regiments, and divers other Imperial Regiments, which are nearest at hand, shall march with all speed towards Erga, to secure that passage, and to all other Regiments that lie enquartered here abouts, in the Lower Palatinate, Wirtenberg, Franconia, Swaben, Mentz, and other parts, is likewise given speedy order to draw together from all places, and make head against General Bannier; but seeing the Imperial Soldiers have been so tired out and weakened, they have no great mind to it, and are very unwilling to forsake their quarters, especially in this cold & frosty weather, and doubtless many will run away before they come to the Rendezvous; and albeit the Emperor sees himself now so weakened, and withal the whole Empire so wasted and ruinated, and in a most miserable state and condition, yet notwithstanding we hear not the least motion of any peace; but most men believe, that Bannier when he comes now into Bavaria, will persuade them with stronger arguments to change their minds.   

An Extract of a Letter from Norimberg, the 1. 11. of januarie.  
It is most certain, that General Bannier is passed with his whole Army by Hoffe and Plan, himself in person hath been in the strong Fort and Castle of Pleissenberg near Culinbach, where he left his Lady, and himself followeth the Army, being above 30000 strong: no question but he hath some great design in hand, because he makes such haste in his march. The King of Denmark having tried all means, and sent sundry letters to the Imperial Diet held at Ratisbone, to persuade the Emperor, States and Peers (if it were possible) to conclude an universal peace throughout the whole Empire, but having understood now, that the Protestant States and Peers there could not prevail with the Emperor and Prelates, that a constant peace might be concluded, hath sent another to the Protestant States and Peers, wherein he intimated unto them, that in case the said Prelates would continue to stand thus upon their own heads, and not conclude a peace, they would force him to take another resolution, and to join again with his old Confederates, to try whether they jointly could procure what hitherto hath been refused: The Emperor and Prelates having heard of that letter, used the Protestant States and Peers more kindly than formerly, and we hope that this will moderate matters so, that we shall again hear of some proposition for a peace. At the conclusion of this letter we receive certain advice, that General Bannier hath divided his Army into three parts, one part whereof he hath commanded towards Egra, which City is already said to be taken by the Swedes; another part he hath commanded towards the upper Palatinate, some Troops whereof have been a Gnadenberg, four German miles from this City of Norimberg, where they pillaged a Cloister; the third part he hath commanded towards Franconia, to hinder the Imperial Forces of their conjunction, which are summoned to draw together from all parts, though the frost be never so great, and they never so unwilling to march in this cold weather, and in so unseasonable a time, having hardly recovered themselves a little since the last march, which had wearied and tired them out so much: It is certain, that this unexpected and speedy coming of General Ba●nier, causeth a great alteration and confusion amongst the Imperialists, that they do scarce know what to do.  
With the last letters from France they writ (but how certainly we know not) that the Pope hath put forth in print two Bulls, in one whereof he confirmeth and establisheth the new crowned King of Portugal in his Throne and government: In the other he threateneth all those that shall offer the said new King in his reign and government, with excommunication. They writ also from thence, that a great stir and confusion is likewise in Castillia, and other Kingdoms of Spain, which the Duke of Medina being borne of the Spanish blood lays claim to, pretending to have proper right to it, as if they would have no King more of the German, but only of the Spanish blood. The Imperial General, john de Werth, who was detained prisoner at Paris a great while, is now sent from thence to Nancy, to be exchanged for Field Martial Gustavus Horn, who comes from Ingolstat. In holland are taken up for the French King some thousand Soldiers, where or which way they shall be employed, the next Spring we shall hear in time. The loss which the French had in Catalonia is likewise confirmed from Paris, and that their Lieutenant General was taken prisoner, and sent (after promise to bear no more arms against Spain) to Biscay.   
FINIS.   

Jan. 19  
Imprim● licet.  
G R. Weckerlin.