january 12. Numb. 6.  
THE CONTINUATION OF OUR WEEKLY AVISOES, since the 2. Ditto to the 12. of the same.  
Containing amongst diverse other things these particulars following; 

The arrival of the Queen of Sweden at the City of Wittenburg, where a few hours after came a messenger from the King of Sweden, that presented her with these particulars following.  
An Image of the Child jesus of pure gold, another of silver, and the head of pure gold; and another Image of S. Martin of pure gold; all which amongst other he had taken, being ornaments of Popish Churches.  
The present state of Tillyes Army, and how they are disposed, also what misery they are in.  
The rendering of the City of Mentz, and Oppenheym, with the taking of that Castle by assault, with the Articles of agreement upon the former rendering.  
The cruel and barbarous behaviour of the Spanisp towards all the Towns which they do forsake before they depart away from them.  
The King of Sweden hath lately taken in the Palatinate these Towns; Oppenheym, Crutznatk, Bagrag, ●adenburg, Slakenburg, and all the Bergstraight; and is now at Mentz, where his Majesty keeps his Royal Court.    
LONDON. Printed for Nath: Butter and Nicolas Bourne, 1632.   

The Continuation of our Weekly NEWS.  

From sally in Barbary the 15, of November, 1631.  
IT is fifteen years ago, since the Peace was broke between France and Us; the cause of that breach was by reason that a certain Frenchman, a renegado or revolted Christian had stolen out of the Library of the King of Maroco among other Books all Saint Augustine's Works, written with that holy Fathers own hand, which were bound up so costly with pearls and precious stone, that they were valued at the worth of millions of florence. This renegado conveyed those Books into Spain, where they are reserved until this day. But now there is a treaty in hand to re-establish the former Peace between the French and Vs. To this end by the command of his King the Cardinal Richelieu hath sent two Deputies, who have already concluded a good Peace between the Moors and the French.   

From Dusseldorf the 2. of December.  
From Rhynberck are departed ten Companies of foot, most of them being Walloons, they march now towards Trier or the Palatinate. And it is supposed, that fifteen Cornets of horse, and 10000 more of foot shall shortly follow.   

From Wittenbergh the 21. of December.  
A few days since the Queen of Sweden arrived here about nine of the clock in the evening, and was well received. A few hours after, arrived a messenger from the King, with many costly presents sent to the Queen, which presents were Church-ornaments which his Majesty hath obtained for booty, among other things, an Image of the child jesus of pure gold. And two other Images, one the Salvator of silver, and the head of fine pure gold. Another of St. Martin of pure gold. And many other the like toys. Which were seen of all men that would. These images were garnished with Diamonds and costly Stones.  
The Swedish have taken Rohenfeld, and slain about 800. men there. Freydenburgh, in the Wetteran is also taken by them. Eger in Bohemia is also taken by five Companies of Saxonians with the help of the Citizens.  
The great overthrow of the Commander Dieffenback and Gotzens Army by the Saxonians, under the Commander Arnheym is now certainly confirmed.   

From Norimberg the 22. of December.  
General Tilly with the Commander Altringer a few days since passed by here, from Swabach to Gigitserhof with all their forces, through the wood, as also Papenheyms forces, their march continued at least six hours in passing by. We made after them at least with fifty Canon shot from this City. They marched to Roodt, where the General lay still two nights; from thence he departed to Donaweerdt, to treat with Bavaria. He hath parted his Army into three parts, with one part the Commander Altringer is marched into Bohemia, the other into Swaben, and with the third the General is to remain in Bavaria. He hath brave Cavalry, but very poor and impotent foote-forces. In their March from Ansbach to Guntsbach, they left behind them in the streets and ways above 1500. sick and dead Sou●diers. The Commander Murtha at this present is still at Loef, Harsburgh, and the adjoining Villages: at Loef he hath shut up two of the Gates, intends to winter there. But as soon as the Swedish relief shall be come hither (which daily is expected) he will have no great stomach to remain there long, but to departed with his forces both from thence and other places. The Magistrates of this City are now very well affected to the King of Sweden, and will in no wise hearken to the Emperor, they cause great search to be made continually. Some of those which held correspondency with the Emperor are held close prisoners, and some others were racked, so that the very next day they died.  
Near unto Hasfurt many new levied forces for the Emperor assemble together, which shall be mustered in the Bishopric of Bambergh.   

From the Lower Palatinate 23. Ditto.  
It is written that the 17. of this month the strong Sconce by Oppenheym was yielded to his Majesty of Sweden by agreement. Which Sconce being taken, his Majesty caused the City and Castle to be furiously assaulted, which were taken by force. Those of the City had Quarter, but those in the Castle were all slain. But hereof we must expect more certainty, there being come other Letters that say, Oppenheym was surrendered upon composition. The convenient passage over the  was discovered and made known to his Majesty by a certain Shipper of Worms, nam●● Held, who in the night time brought down from Worms two great Ponts, and many small Boats down the , with which vessels he undertook to transport his Majesty's Army over the  at Stockstadt. His Majesty himself went over in the first Pont, who with small resistance landed his foot Forces, which kept the Horsemen of the Emperor play so long till his Majesty's horse were also landed. Which caused them presently to retire, Gernsheym (where 350. men were in garrison) yielded presently to the King of Sweden. The strong hold called Steyn, the Spanish also left, but they first fired the same. The Lorraine forces left Worms in like manner, whe●e they did great harm with pillaging. The whole Berghstra●e is now in the King of sweden power, only Starckenburgh excepted. Also Laudenbergh is the Kings, who very quietly and willingly surrendered.   

From Mentz 22. Ditto.  
The 19 of this month, the Spanish fired all the Ships that were before this City, amongst which also was the great Ship of the Elector. After this, all the Commanders and Officers caused their Wagons and horses to be in readiness and saddled, and so they were kept ready twentie-foure hours together, desiring to departed and to be gone before the coming of his Majesty's Army, for they durst not stay till then. They pillaged many houses, and killed most inhumanely many of the Citizens, at least 19 or 20. Whereupon the Citizens taking their recourse to the Commanders made an earnest Complaint to them, as namely, to Wigdenhorst, and the Commander Waldeck, who laboured to appease the Soldiers, and suppress their insolences and misdemeanours, but the Soldiers were so fare from listening to their admonitions, that they laughed them to scorn, and railed at them with all manner of base terms.   

From Frankford the 24. Ditto.  
After his Majesty had taken Oppenheym and many other places in the Palatinate, he marched to Mentz, which City yesterday was yielded up to the said King. The Spanish which were in that City have pillaged many houses of the same, and abused the Citizens extremely, left the same, and so betook themselves to Franckendale and other places.  
It is thought that Franckendale by this time is taken, for we have heard great shooting. There lay a strong Garrison in Franckendale of 7000. men, and of them were 5000. Spaniards. We understand that the Dutch have betaken themselves into his Majesty's service.  
The Landtgrave of Hessen is yet on this side of the , in the Rhynegaw, even near Bingen, so that now his Majesty hath shut up the , both above and below. At this present the Swedish march to Creutznach.  
After that the Magistracy and Council of this City had taken the oath of fidelity to his Majesty of Sweden. His Majesty gave unto every of the chief Magistrates a golden Chain, with a piece of Gold, wherein was engraven his Majesty's Image, and to the Aldermen and inferior Magistrates he gave a Golden Cup. Strong levy is made for the Landtgrave of Hessen, the Bishopric of Fulda and Paterborn: there are already thirty Companies complete, and at Cassel twelve Companies more of foot and six Cornets of horse, which very speedily are to march forth.  
Yesterday here were mustered 1200. new levied Soldiers and divided into 6. Companies.  
Over-wesell, Bobert and Coblentz are beset with Spanish forces. The Castles in the Mountains are again well furnished with provision.  
The Landtgrave of Hessen hath taken the Castle Erenfels, and the Blockhouse over against Bingen.   

Another the 25. Ditto.  
After his Majesty had taken Oppenheym, the garrison in Worms fled; those of Mentz in like manner after they had most wickedly behaved themselves among the Citizens. The Garrisons that fled from Mentz were pursued by some Swedish forces, and are utterly defeated: the Swedish in the said exploit obtained a very great booty. It is now without all question that his Majesty hath taken Mentz, some report that his Majesty is in Frankendale also, of which I shall better certify you hereafter.   

From Cullen the 28. Ditto.  
The Regiment levied at Luyck under Colonel Lambay was mustered before this City in the presence of our Elector the Commander Pappenheym and the Earl of Ysenburg. The Regiment of Newhousen shall march with them into Westphalia. The two other Regiments of Horse, as that of Westerholt and Westphalia are in the Bishopric of Munster. It is supposed that they will labour with this Army to beset and guard the River Weser.  
Graef Heudricke Vanden bergh is with his Lady arrived at Dusseldorf, to visit the Duke of Newburgh, and congratulate his marriage.  
Here is great inquiry made for a great dwelling house for some great Lord, it is thought for the Archbishop of Mentz.   

From Paris the 28. December.  
It is certain that his Majesty perceiving that the Governor of Milan did by all subtleties and divices levy forces underhand and made a secret preparation for war: and did labour to divert and seduce the Allies of his Majesty; as namely the Grizons, Swissers, Valtoliners, some with gifts and moneys, other with threats, by that means at the beginning of the Spring to fall into those Countries, and so endanger Montferat and Mantua;) hath sent thereupon his forces which came from those parts back again. And besides this hath sent the Duke de Rohan as General into the Valtolin, both with men and moneys, there to ensure all places with good Garrisons, and to fortify some other which he hath already done. So that all the Frontiers as well of Milan as Germany are very well kept with Swissers and French. Martial Thorax is gone into the Citadel of cassal at the King's injunction with 600. French; and he makes great preparation against the next Spring. Whereas his Majesty now hath left the Kingdom, here is great care taken in his Majesty's absence to further all affairs and resolve upon matters left in trust by the King.   

Another from the same place.  
The Duke of Lorraine is again returned to Nancy, where he is bedrid with sickness; his Troops in Germany are lately dispersed, and his Lieutenant General Prince of Palsburg is lately deceased, as it is written, but the truth hereof we must expect.  
The King's Majesty was lately at Verdun, from thence went to Mentz, he hath sent from Paris for his Sceptre, Royal robes and ornaments, etc. so that it is very probable that he will not very soon return again into France: he hath chosen in his absence for his Lieutenant General the Lord Count de Soyson.  
The Pope hath written very earnestly to his Majesty, and exhorted him very pathetically, as being the eldest son of the Catholic Church, to employ his levied Army against the Heretics in Germany.  
The Marshal Vetre will within few days depart hence to Valtoline.   

From Amsterdam the 3. of januarie.  
The King of Bohemia we understand will in few days go up towards the Palatinate with certain thousands of horse and foot. The Paltzgrave of Lweibzrick is this week arrived in the Hage, what his intent is we cannot yet learn.   

From Wimpsen the 10. of December.  
I have not of long written unto you, because we dare not write, it being dangerous every where about us. Howsoever I thought good to hazard this little letter, to tell you, that the Imperialists have not lost their presumption as yet. There are many Garrisons in the Towns alongst the River of Tanber, so that the war may well hold out a while thereabouts.  
The Town of Bambeg, and the strong Town of Forcheim hold out both likewise, there lying strong Garrisons in the same of the Emperor's forces, who do now hinder that Bishop, to do what else he would do, so that by calling in those defenders, he hath put himself under their guardianship like a child, and will be undone worse by them then if he had fulfilled the Treaty he first began with the King of Sweden, whose forces have spoiled all his Country, so that when the Imperialists shall have spent their provisions, they will without any strokes forsake the said places. I can tell you no certain news out of Bohemia, for some say and write one thing, some another. But as for Mentz, that is taken, and the Town and University there have rendered themselves upon composition to the King, paying (as I am informed) in ready money 80000. Ryxdollers. I understand also, that the Spaniards, that were the reputed defenders thereof, before they ran away from thence, played many Spanish tricks, robbing some rich Burghers, and not sparing the Canons and Church men, and committing many insolences and violences, but especially (as it is written) they poisoned the principal fountain there▪ whereby a mortality was occasioned, that there died daily about 30. or 40. Burghers and soldiers. But these offending defenders will shortly receive the payment due unto them. The King found exceeding great store of warlike amunitions in that Town, especially of powder and shot, etc.   

Extract of a Letter written from Bonne the 30. of December.  
I Am assured by Letters, that Tilly hath been with the Duke of Bavaria at Munden, and it is confirmed that he is both uncapable and unwilling to continue in his charge of General, so that now it is believed, he will put in execution his resolution long since taken, to make himself a Monk.  
The Duke of Bavaria is now at Donawert, with the Deputies o● the three Ecclesiastical Electors, to consult about their affairs And it is said that the said Electors are shortly to meet i● person at Co●len, which is easy for them, for our Prince is already there, and the two others he of Mentz and of T●rie, are not fare off.  
The King of Sweden his Forces have brought all the Bergstrat under his power, they have lately taken both Ladenburg and Starkenburg.  
It is confirmed that the Swedish and Saxonionian Army have met with the Imperial Army in Bohemia, and have had a bloody fight, but the victory fell to the Swedish and Saxons: And that thereupon Arnheym went presently before Limpurg, and besieging the same in one or two days, took the same by force. That whole Kingdom (we understand) is against the Emperor, except Pilsen and Budwise.  
Concerning the passage of so great a consequence called the Guldens●●ig, I believe there will be a great quarrel about it, for the Imperialists go thither to take the same, and I understand that the Count of Thurus is also come thither.   

Out of another Letter from Dusseldorf of the same date.  
NOw we have received assured news by several l●tters, that Wismar hath been surrendered on the 24. of December, unto Duke John Albert of Meckelburg, (who, as you know, is the younger brother) according to an agreement made betwixt him and Colonel Gram, who did command within that City. Thus there are now more forces to be spared for other service of the King of Sweden. As for Magdenburgh it is now in extremity. For we are assured that General Bannier hath utterly defeated a Convoy of Magdenburg consisting of 600. their best men, who were appointed to fetch wood, whereof the besieged have great need.  
You know that the Infanta hath had an Ambassador at Collen; offering to that City and Elector assistance of Soldiers, and to persuade them to accept the same, the said Elector of Collen should have had the command over the troops which the Spaniard would have sent and paid. But the Town had no mind to have such defenders, whose great and enormous actions but lately performed at Mentz, Worms, and other places, are yet so fresh, that the memory thereof hindered the Council at Collen to forget themselves so much, as to take them on, etc.   

From Bonne the 20. of December.  
I send you here the capitulations made at Oppenheim upon which that town was taken before Mentz, and do here the Castle there was taken by assault and all the Spaniards put to the sword, I wish those that have been here had all been there.  
Don Philip de Sylva (we do understand) is retired into Frankendal, and there is news, that some of his troops marching thither have also been intercepted and cut in pieces. Nay there is more yet for you. Monsieur Mezicres, who lay within Mentz, and whose soldiers have so well defended that town, that no town, that hath any wise man in it, will ever receive the Spaniards for its defenders, marching or rather flying out of Mentz, hath also been met by some Swedes, and lost all that were with him, he himself escaping by the courage of his heels.  
Soon after some Swedish troops came to Creuznach and took the same place, the Spaniards, forgetting their gravity bring their enemies from one place to another.  
We understand that Mentz was surrendered to the King of Sweden upon the same conditions as was Oppenheim, whereby that King hath now all the passages of the river of Maine in his power.   

The Capitulation or agreement concluded and agreed upon betwixt the King of Sweden on the one part, and the Governor of Oppenheim on the other part, about the surrendering of the said town and Fort, on the 7. of December 1631. For the Town.  
1. THe garrison is to departed the very same night out of the Fort with their bag and Baggage, colours flying, drum beating, matches lighted and their bandeliers filled etc.  
2. They are to have assurance not to be molested on their way, either by the King's forces, nor by the Landgrave of Hessens troops, nor others.  
3. A Captain shall be given them for Hostage, (as likewise they shall leave one of these) And thirs shall be conveyed by 1000 Musketeers, who shall conduct them that same night to a village distant half a league from thence, & the next morning they shall be conveyed further upon the borders of the Main.  
4. His Majesty of Sweden is to furnish them during their march, with victuals etc.   

For his Royal Majesty.  
1. All those that shall be found in the Fort, are to take their way towards Bingen.  
2. They are first to pass over the river of Maine and afterwards the Rhine.  
3. From thence they shall not go to Mentz, but to any other place where there is a Spanish garrison.  
4. They shall leave all their Ordnance behind them, and carry none away.  
5. They shall not pillage nor do harm to any town, Village, nor any soldiers that serve his Majesty, during their march.   

Extract of a Letter from Collen, the 25. of December.  
WE do learn by some Letters, that the Duke of Friedland will come again upon the stage, and that he hath at last accepted, to be General for the Emperor in Bohemia and in his hereditary dominions for a certain time.  
We do also understand, that the Swedes have taken the Imperial town of Frieburg, and that the Spaniards have forsaken Baccarach and all other places along the Rhine, So that if the King of Sweden should take Coblents, we cannot see, who can hinder him to take both Bonne and this City of Collen, And indeed I have heard from the mouth of a Chief Minister of our Elector here. That his Prince is in great perplexity, and says, that he cannot imagine whether in the world he could fly for his safety. The French King, in whom consists all his hope being fare from him, and he will not trust himself into the Spaniards hands.  
Koningstein, being a Castle upon a high hill and esteemed impregnable, hath been taken by the Landgrave of Hessen, you know of what a great consequence that Castle is, commanding all the Country about. There hath been found great store of provision, and above 60. pieces of brass Ordnance. I do hear that the said Landgrave lost one of his younger brothers there, who was shot. But howsoever he hath done a noble and great service by taking so strong a place.  
Spire is also treating with the King of Sweden, and will receive Garrison as well as Worms. We do now receive news, that some of the Swedish horse commanded by a Rhinegrave, have defeated Colonel Fust, who commanded many forces in the Palatinate, both for the Duke of Bavaria and the Spaniard, and hath taken from them five Cornets, which he hath sent to the King of Sweden to Mentz, where his Majesty keeps his Camp royal.   

Out of another Letter.  
The Magistrate of Collen hath assuredly sent some Deputies unto the King of Sweden to make some agreement with him, whereof you shall shortly, hear more.  
The Duke of Lorraine Pfaltsburgh is come home again, and hath brought the corpse of his Brother in law with him, who died lately in Germany: So all the fruits, which that Duke hath gotten by his assistance given to the Emperor, seems to be Repentance.  
What the French King intends to do, is not known, but it is well presumed. That the Ecclesiastical Electors and the Duke of Bavaria (who all seem to forsake the house of Austria and consequently the Spaniards) have their only trust and hope upon that King, either to help them against the King of Sweden, or to be a means for their neutrality with him, whereof time will shortly show the effects.  
Out of a Letter from Collen the 30. of December.  
I Forgot in my last to tell you, how we are not ashamed here to acknowledge our poverty and need of money, as you see by this printed brief or proclamation, published here the contents whereof abstracted say thus much.  
Ferdinand by the Grace of God Archbishop of Collen and Elector, Bishop of Paderborne, Liege and Munster, Administrator of Hildesheim, Berehtsgad and Stabull, Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of upper and lower Bavaria, Westphalia, Angaria, and Bouillo●, Marquis of Franchimont, etc. Greeting. Whereas our saving Catholic Religion is fallen into extreme danger and necessity in our dear Country the Holy Roman Empire at these troublesome times of war, so that following the council of some wise and godly persons and the example of the people of Israel (who did deliver up most cheerfully and liberally their private treasure and the very gold rings of their fingers for the building and setting up of the Tabernacle of the Alliance and of the Temple) we have thought good for the preservation of the said Catholic Religion and of the most ancient Church-grants, to make a public and free collection and contribution within this our bishopric: Therefore we do hereby fatherly pray and exhort all good and godly Patriokes and Countrymen, to take to heart the said extreme need and necessity, and that every one would put forth and open his hand according to his ability, and testify, how much he doth prefer to all worldly goods both the honour of God of his most blessed mother Mary, and all loving Saints, and the conservation of our Roman Catholic Religion, and the most ancient and excellent Church-grants. And to the end that every one may be sure of the fruits of his benevolent and liberal contribution and of the profitable expenses and employment thereof, we have to that end caused to be set here in the Carthusian Cloister within this City of ●ollen a Chest, with two Keys, whereof the one is delivered to the hand of the Prior, and the other unto Godfrid Damiam, Oeconomus of our Seminary here, so that none without the other, is to open the same, but both together are upon our special gracious order to take out and employ the collected moneys: But for the better bringing in and collecting of the same, we have graciously appointed our beloved the pious Father Wig and Spar, Guardian of the order of Saint Francis ac Observantia in our City of Bonne, and some other fathers of his order, who have to the same end a white book, where they are to write in every man's Name, and the sum of his bounty and liberality. And that this our godly intent might be known to all, and rightly understood; we do hereby strictly charge and command all and every our Curates and Vicars, to represent from the pulpit with more circumstances this great & urgent necessity & danger unto our people, and to read withal these our Letters Patents, exhorting and persuading most zealously and effectually all good Catholic persons, to bestow a bountiful and sufficient contribution, and to set these our Letters at every Church door, etc. In witness whereof, we have confirmed the same by our hand and Electoral Seal.  
Given at Collen the 34. of December, 1631.  
Although there was in the beginning thought by this contribution to rai●e a great sum of money, yet men seeing h●● strangely affairs go and change daily, they are now very backward, thinking it better to spare their moneys for the contribution which they fear will fall upon them to save themselves and their goods from their enemies, then by hastening in this subsidy, to cast themselves to a double loss.   
FINJS.