July. 16. Numb. 9 The Continuation of the most remarkable occurrences of News, since the 4 of june, until this present. 1630. Containing, amongst diverse others, these particulars. The preparation and landing of the King of Sweden in Germany, with a mighty Army, against the Emperor: Together with a List of his whole Army, Horse and Foot. A late skirmish and overthrew given by the State's forces, to Count john of Nassaw, himself being taken prisoner, being sore hurt: Together with diverse men of note near Wesel. News of the arrival of the two Spanish Plate Fleets at the Havanua, with the Gargazin of their lading and riches. The great jealousy of the Emperor, of the Turks coming into Hungary, with the great cruelty of the said Turks, used against certain Merchants of HUNGARY. The arrival of diverse Dutch Ships, richly laden, both from East-Indies, and from Farnambuco Together with many other particulars, both from Italy, Savoy, France, and the Low-Countries. LONDON, Printed for Nicholas Bourne, dwelling at the South entrance of the Royal Exchange. 1630. Continuation of the weekly News. From Venice the 24 of May, 1630. THe War in Italy increaseth daily, and waxeth hotter, the French do strongly fortify the Incorporated Cities in Savoy, and have taken another town of great importance, and now are marching toward cassal, to relieve that. The Spanish on the other side, do fortify themselves by the Piedmont Sea; with Sconces, retrenchments and men, & lie round about cassal, with above 20000 men, with Shot, Canons, and Ammunition, under the Command of Colonel Pianso, they have assaulted the little Sconce before cassal, with 6000 men but were beaten back twice manfully and courageously by the French. Insomuch that they were compelled to retire, with the loss of the said Colonel Piause and 800 more. The Duke of Mantua and the Imperialists lie overthwart against each other in battle, and they do daily skirmish with each other. His Majesty of France will by no means yield to any agreement, but strives to accomplish his design and purpose. The Marquis Spinola demands great sums of moneys from the King of Spain, pretending that he means to perform some notable exploit. In Milan die daily about 80 or 100 persons, & in diverse other Cities. All fruits and lands are quite ruinated, insomuch that a great dearth may be expected. In shutting up of this Letter, cometh tidings that the French have brought great supply and relief into cassal. The P●rats of Thunis and A●giers, have done exceeding great harm upon the Coast of Sicily, and have taken diverse ships, and have strained a very great and richly laden ship. From Rome the 25 of May. 1630. We understand from Spain, that there was great joy lately at Court, concerning the birth of some young Prince. And that Letters ar● come from Don Frederico, which mention, that the Fleet is happily come into the Havana. And they did hope that the same Fleet would safely arrive in Spain about the end of this same month. From Venice the 24 of May. From Milan, we learn that the Dutch are arrived in the same Command of the which already, 7000 foot, and 800 horse are under the Command of those of Mantua, being marched thither. The rest are laid in Montserat. The General Piccolomeni is to conduct them thither 12000 foot more, and 3000 horse. Now newly cometh tidings that the French have taken the head town Chambery, with agreement. And that Mounsieur Bassampier hath also besieged some place of importance. It is conjectured, and is also very probable that all Savoy will fall under the obedience of the French King. From Venice the 31 of May. We hear from Piedmont, that being his Majesty of France had well beset the City of Chambery, he himself with all his forces is proceeded farther into Savoy, so to approach with main force into Italy. The Spanish do begin to break up apace, and to forsake cassal, some going towards Milan, others towards Savoy, to hinder the passage with greater force. The forces of the Duke of Mantua and his Seignory, happened into a hot skirmish with the Imperialists, who with some 20000 strong, did strive to lodge in the Dukedom of Mantua. In this skirmish, many were slain on both sides. Howsoever, they hindered the Imperialists in their intention, who were constrained to seek other Quarters, where they begin to entrench themselves, by reason the Cardinal comes down with such a strong Army. The plague increaseth exceedingly among the soldiers, as well in field as in the town. The Marquis Spinola is about to furnish another Army, which under the protection of the Emperor, he intends to bring against this Seignory. To this end are come diverse sums of ready money from the King of Spain into Genua, with promise of five millions more, as soon as the silver or Plate-fleet shall be arrived. From Verona the 3 of june. From Milan is written that the Marquis Spinola is departed toward Frasineto, to undertake the siege of cassal on the netherlands manner. He hath already brought thither 40 pieces of Ordnance, amongst them 24 Culverins, with many Granades and Fireworks. The Spanish have made a strong assault on the outward Works of the same City, and driven the French unto the very gates of the City. In which bickering, many Spaniards were slain, especially those of the Regiment of Schauwenborgh. At this present, they have made a Battery before the City, and do begin to shoot. The Commander Gallas hath placed himself, with 6000 Musketeers, and 1500 horsemen, between this City and Mantua, to deprive those of Mantua of their Proviand and Ammunition which they convey, which the Seignory of Venice will strive to hinder. The Imperialists have taken Valesio, Villa Franca, and all the towns Cauttatto, in the which the Venetians have lost at least 2000 men Their General Sagreto was compelled with his Artillery and men to retire. All this while the Imperialists do much wrong, and waste the Country with burning, for you may see one fire continually kindled after another. In the last encounter before Goyto, the Imperialists took from the Venetians, 25 Ancients, and 4 Cornets which shall be presented to the Duke of Friedland, by the Commander Picolomeni. From Italy the 8 of june. The reason why the Duke of Savoy sent the Abbot de la Scaglia into Spain, was to assure the King of Spain, concerning his constancy and fidelity as also to give him thankes for the great assistance and succour which he had afforded him in these late occurrences. From Geneva it is reported that the Prince Thomas hath retired himself out of Savoy, from Chambergh to Montmelian. Yielding unto those of Chambergh, and other Cities which are not tenable, free consent to accommodate themselves with France, as they shall see fitting But not to change their affections and love against the house of Savoy. From Vienna the 5 of june. Since his Imperial Majesty departed hence, there is but little happened, only we understand from Hungary that the Turks do assemble very strong; it is feared that the Turk will attempt something against Hungary. Whereupon the City Magistrates here have caused the Bridge with all necessaries to be repaired. Also in Hungary is command given for the amending of the Frontiers, and fortification of the same. By reason that about Lowen, some 20 Turks which went out a breebooting, and robbing, were slain and found dead; The Turks have again in great Company assembled together and fallen upon the Merchants of Lowen returning homeward, and killed three hundred of them. From Prague the 18 of June. All is at peace and quiet here. Only here are certain Companies of Crabates expected here, who shall by the Deputies Commissaries be inducted here. In Hungary also are levied certain hundred horse, to what end is not yet known. From Silecia the 10 of June. We do understand that the King of Sweden will fall into these parts with 8000 horse, and five Regiments of foot. The Oderstream wheresoever Bridges are, is to that end fortified with Sconces, and from Breslau thither is every day sent great store of Proviand. The dearth continues still, insomuch that many dye of hunger. From Halle. 8 dicto. The Emperialists which have hitherto lain in Olderburland, Coburgh Wymeren, Swatzenburg and other quarters, are now broken up, they bend their course & march towards the Bridge of Dassow, there to hinder the coming of the Swedish. From Lowen Saxonis 6 june. divers of the Emperor's forces are expected into Pomeren, which should descend from Maeghdenberg, the Bishopric of Halberstadt. They are already upon the march, and ready to beset the places, near and about the Sea. The Duke of Friedland is passed through Neurenborch to Meningen, and through Ell to the Army, to affront the French Army. The Prince Elector Saxon, is as yet at rest, and keeps himself still, causeth no forces to be raised. He will try whether he can prevail by Messengers with the Emperor, concerning the moneys which are disbursed. Now we here from all parts, of the coming of the King of Sweden, and that the same King is present in Pruysen in his own person, and conveys his men through Breslau into Pomeren. The troops of foot daily embarked, and to this end many ships are stayed in diverse Havens of Pruysen, which land the soldiers in Pomeren. His Majesty is daily expected in Straelsondt; and he● h●th well provided all his Towns and Cities. The Commander Torquato, will have the passages of Gartes and Grissenhagen by force. Notwithstanding the Duke of Pomeren, and the heads of the Country oppose him. Yet nevertheless they shall be fain to suffer it. The same Torquato keeps his Rendenouz about Stargart. Within few days there marched certain of his Companies with 4 pieces of Ordnance toward Grissenhagen. They now write from Statin, that the Commander Torquato is there. And the Council hath at his request for certain hours been together. From Hamburgh, The King of Denmark hath given charge, for all ships and goods, in that City in Norway, and in his whole Kingdom to be slayed and arrested. From Bremen Here passed a Cavalier from Stocholin, who did relate that the King of Sweden is marching with this Army here described 20 Regiment Dutch foot. 47 Companies Dutch horse. 9 Regiment Funnis foot. 4 Regiment Scotch. 17 Regiments Swedish foot 3000 Funnis horse. The Rhyngraf shall for a certain time Command in Sweden. And also Charels, Charelsome, Wrangell. The King himself is going toward Straelsondt in person. From Hamburgh. The whole Company here is enjoined by the Magistrates, by all means to deny the King of Denmark the Toll which at Gheluckstadt he requires of the sh●ps. To this end they have prepared 30 warlike ships, well mounted with Ordnance, and all kind of provision, intending to encounter with the King's ships, which are now in the River Elue. It is likely that here will grow hot wars. This City causeth daily men to be levied. And the King of Denmark makes no less preparations. Now cometh tidings that the King of Denmark is departed from Gheluckstadt to Coppenhagen, because the King of Sweden had enquartered certain thousands of his men in Schoonen. Which is a great easement to us, for in the mean space we may the better clear the Elfstroom. From wesel the 12 of june. The Spanish are now busied at Berk to lay the Bridge, for defence of the same, they had brought six great pieces of Ordnance, with the which they shot so strongly, that those of Rocroodt durst attempt nothing. The Citizens at Berk are much afraid of a pillaging, by reason the soldiers get no pay. They lie 30 and 40 in one house. About the 3 and 4 of this month, was a Bridge laid over the Lip. Over the which the States did send a Convoy of 500 soldiers, and 200 horse to Dusburgh, there to pay Grave Willems men. The speech goes that they are now all in the service of the States. The works of Buricke are now almost all in defence. The Spanish have taken two of our soldiers which kept the watch without Burick, and have carried them away captive. From Gosh 17 of june. The Governor of Orsie, urgeth our neutral Cities still, for the pay of his soldiers. Moreover, John of Nassaw comes with his Army, and in the name of the Emperor will lodge his forces within our towns. Notwithstanding we have safeguard from the Emperor himself. Also have we received writing from the Lords the States that we should not receive him Hereupon we have sent with all speed a Messenger to the Jnfante, namely the D●ane of jant. What he will obtain with her at Brussels, we must expect tidings of. Both our Dukes are now agreed concerning their difficulties. The Duke of Nieuburgh is at Dusseldorpe, and is shortly to departed to the Hage. From Antwerp 29 june. This day is arrived a Courier with Letters from Licbona, which mention, that there are ships preparing, Port à Port, and throughout the whole Kingdom, for the service of the King. In Spain is a certain ship arrived from Don Frederico, from Havana, reporting that he is there with the Fleet, consisting of 70 ●aile, which are come from Cartagena, and are expected in Spain in June. From Calis Malis is gone to Sea and set sail, the ordinary F●eet of Terra firma. Of 12 Galleons, and two swift pinnaces. The Fleet of Nova Spania should follow also this month, and return again in November, Letters certify from Madril that as soon as Don Frederico shall be arr●ued, he shall again departed for the Brasiles. To this end Spain shall set forth 80 Ships, and the Dunkers, Portugals and Biscayers 40. Concerning which we shall in time be made acquanted. In Portugal doth still continue great alteration, and they are much perplexed for the loss of Farnambuco, the more by reason of a certain Bark is arrived from Pacina, with Letters from the Governor Albunckerken, Who doth still contain himself in the open Country. These letters make known, that if so be the King doth not with all possible speed send over a great Army and strength it will be impossible ever to incorporate the R●c●●ff. The rather because there are now by the States raised such fortifications as never before hath been heard of, or seen in those Countries. The last day of September, 1629. nine ships did set sail from Jattatra in the East-Indies; Of which 7 are lately sately arrived in these parts of the Low-Countries. Two in Zeeland three in texel, two in the Maze▪ The eighth was burnt with all the goods in her, on this side of the Line, but all the men saved except one. The ninth is still expected. These be the 7 ships with their names. The ship Hollandia, Vtricht, L●yden Frederick. Hendricke, The Sea-horse, and the Arms of Delft, and Dort. Here follows a List or Cargasoon of the lading of the seven forenamed ships, with the other named Rotterdam, which came since. 8889 6 Bags of Pepper from diverse quarters 3½ Picol Pepper. 549758 pound of Cloves. 287881 pounds of Nutmegs. 84 Catti Banda male Nutmegs. 136883 pounds of Mace in 1199 Sockels. 380●7 Catti China silk. 155108 pounds of Persian silk in 910 Bales. 179330 pounds' Indigo Beana in 817 fardels 817. 49900 pound Indigo of Coromandell, in 346 packs. 62801 pound Cotton Yarn. 65360 pound Cinnamont. 329052 pound Sapon wood. 16380 pound China root from Canton. 50 Picol Sandell wood. 7 Picol Pelaga. 25 Picol Cubks. 24 Packs of linen from Coromardel 3825 pieces of Gainy linen in 180 packs. 7071 pieces of Salampouris in 22 packs. 949 pieces, parcals in 4 packs. 3279 pieces Betilles of 24 Asta, in 18 packs. 200 pieces fine Chelis in 2 packs 2000 pieces white Mouris in 20 packs. 389844 pound refined Saltpetre. from Duratte. 484551 pound Coromadel Saltpetre, 60000 l. unrefined 9 Cattis of Musk, in 4 leaden boxes. 14 pieces of Beezer stone. 41 pieces of Diamonts, weighing 158 Carat. Lading of another ship the Galliasse. 407895 pound Priaman Pepper, in 6120 bags. 130225 pound Saltpetre refined, from Coromandell. 1027 pieces Salampouris bleached, in 10 packs. 1142 pieces of Parcais, in 6 packs. 400 pieces Mouris bleached, in 4 packs. 200 Picol Sapon wood, in 462 pieces. From Seville in Spain is written, that a Baunke is arrived there from Nova Hispania, which came from Saint john de Luce, the second of March; brings tidings that the Fleet of Nova Spania, lay ready there to come to Havana, according to the order and appointment of Don Frederico De Toledo: who then was in Cartagena with his Armado, lading of silver, and both these Fleets are expected in june Others are of opinion they will not be here until October. Relation of the gold and silver, with the several Merchandizes, as they have been Registered; and are said to be in the Fleet of Nova Hispania, under the command of General Don Hieronimo, comes translated out of the Spanish. 9500 Pieces of Eight in silver for his Majesty, One Million 7500 for particulars pieces of Eight. Two Millions. 7000 pieces of eight. 4986 fine green Arrobes. 3850 Arrobes course green. 167775 pound of Anill. 800 pound of silk. 60000 of dressed and undressed Hides 168 Aroben wool. 25 Quintals of Salsaparill. 251 pieces of several costly and precious Commodities 3278 Quintals of Brasil-wood 38●9 Q●●ntal● of Campethe-wood. 4000 Arobes of Sugar. 59 Pipes Pu●go de Chalopa. 22 bags of Canan Fistola. 4 Last of holy wood. All these Merchandizes are esteemed to one Million and two hundred thousand pieces of eight. In all amount to four Millions. There arrived at Amsterdam, lately the swift Pinnace called the Raven. And in Tezell the ship Leyden, out of the Fleet of Admiral P●ter. Which parted from him the 22 of the last monn. They relate that he will yet a while cross the sea in those Flemish lands. He parted from S. Marta in Januares, where he took the town and the Castle, which was kept but with a few men and Ordnance he took the town without any resistance; but the Castle discharged three times; and after three hours' siege yielded. After the Admiral had kept the same eight days he was forced to leave the same through want of victuals, and by reason of other inconueniencies. The City was ransomed by the Inhabitants for 5500 pieces of eight for fear the same should be burned. Yet he took with him Wine Tobaco Hides, Campechewood, a silver Cross, and other commodities which he found there. The Inhabitants had conveyed the richest goods up into the Country. And what they could not carry with them they burned▪ One Bark which the Admiral took at Ouana, he burned before his departure from Saint Marta. In all this turmoil, he lost but one man, and had another hurt. Grave Henry vanden Berck shall have command over the whole Army of the King of Spain, as he had the year last passed. From Paris it is written, that in the Army of the Cardinal Richelieu, there is a very great mortality. It is presumed, that thither hath secretly been sent some poisoned bread. A Baker at Suz● was burnt therefore for having a h●nd in the like business. His Majesty is come to Dion, where 150 Citizens and one Procter, did submit themselves to him, and craved pardon. And their pardon was granted them on condition, that the Church steeple by Saint Nicholas, should be quite raised to the ground, for a memorial of their Rebellion. The 29 of june last passed, we brought into Flushin three prizes richly laden with Hides, Sugar, Tobaco, and other costly commodities belonging to some particular owners. The eight day of june the courageous and manly Captain Bartholomeus ●●ctergen, set sail from Dir Gou, to Convoy some Merchant's ships. The next day being the ninth, he espied before day four Dunkirk. He made up towards them with his ships, and struck his main sail and made in amongst them; he fought courageously with the Admiral, and another lusty ship, and they shot at each other with Canon and Musket. In the mean time the other two Dunkirks ran in amongst the Merchant's ships and took two of them, which by reason of the calm, the Captain could not hinder them from. And also he fight with the other two. And every Dunkerker having one prize, were constrained to let them go. They had set men upon them, but took the flight, one of them sitting fast upon a shelf. Copy of a Letter written in Middleborow, the 8 july. SIr, since my last, I heard nothing from you concerning news. We understand, that those of Wesel, having a project upon a certain place near Rhynberk, did m●rch out, the 6 of this month, to perform their enterprise, the Count john of Nassaw General of the Emperor's Army, having intelligence of it, went also out, and hid himself with great troops, and when ours were come almost to the appointed place, the said Count john with his troops did beset these of Wesel. Now although ours saw that the Enemy were stronger than they yet rather then to be killed or taken prisoners, they resolved to make a battle against them, which Mounsiour Isselsteyn, Commander of the troops of Wesel did condescend, and did skirmish a great while with the Enemy, caused not only them to retire, but killed also a great many of the Enemy's officers, and took prisoner, amongst others, the said Count John of Nassaw, whom they deadly wounded, brought into Wesel. The particulars of which, as fare as we have received them, or can understand at this present, hereafter follow. A Relation of a skirmish or battle happened between the forces of the High and Mighty Lords the States, under the Conduct of the Lord Ritmaster Isselsteyn, on the one part, and his Highness, Count john of Nassaw, on the other part. july the 6. 1630. FRom Wesel is written, the 8 of july, as followeth. That on the 6 of the same month, the Lord Ritmaster Isselsteyn, having with him not above 250 horsemen, and about one thousand of foot, marched out of Wesel, towards a Quarter, lying over the Greft, which was beset with fix Companies of Soldiers. And although they were entrenched, ours caused them to retire back to the Sconce of Rossenroy, near to that Quarter where they were left. But our coming near the place called Locht-grave, they met with Count john of Nassaw, having with him 6 troops of horse, which were about 600 strong, and about 14 or 1500 of foot. Though ours were but strong about 250 of horse, 1000 of foot, and therefore not seeing any relief but to battle with them, or to be killed, they fell to it manfully, and by God's grace, have gotten the victory and destroyed their troops, with the loss of may Officers of the Enemy, amongst which were slain, the Ritmaster, Oftenberck, and Gingnart, deadly hurt. And Count john of Nassaw also deadly wounded, brought into Wesel. Ou● foot Soldiers did not battle at that time, because the Enemies were too strong and got fresh relief from Rhynberck. The names of the Enemy's Officers, amongst which the Ritmaster, Oftenberck was flame, and Captain Gaignart deadly wounded. Captain Gaignart of Gerignart, in Garrison at Rhynberck. Captain Offenbercke, in Garrison at Brugge. Cornet de Maledo, at Straelen. Captain Idronimo van Dalen, Emperialist. Lieutenant Bias, Emperialist. Don Diego de Mexia, his Company, and Commander as Lieutenant General over these troops. The Publisher to the Reader. SInce the former particulars, we are tru●● informed that his Majesty of Sweden was met in ●●e Swoon, with two Fleets of six or sevenscore sail, and that he is since landed at Stalesunt with a Royal Army, and it is hoped will be the restorer of the liberties of the poor distressed Princes of Germany. Of what consequence it will be to the French King and his designs in Italy wise and intelligent men understand▪ This year 1630, is like to produce more action in Christendom then was this hundred years; and more News is like to come to our hands▪ If we. may receive better encouragement than we have done, for we have lost by our publication, both our labour and a great deal of money this ten months, which was the cause we published scarce one a month; It being most men's desire to hear of action, which seldom falls out in the Winter. We presume we shall now fit their humour, with action enough every week if their purses be as ready to pay as we shall be ready to publish, the greatest talkers of News (as the Paul's walkers) are the poorest buyers. Farewell. july the 16. 1630. FINIS.