The Continuation of our Weekly NEWS.  

From Rome, the 1. of May.  
WHen the Cardinal of Strigonia understood he should not be admitted to have audience of the Pope as Imperial Ambassador, he did desire, that he might be heard by what Title soever. Thus his Holiness gave him audience, and his speech and complaints did last almost two hours, where the Pope was so troubled and wearied withal, that the Ambassador of Toscany, coming in after that the said Cardinal of Strigonia was gone, found the Pope so displeased, that he could not treat about any business, but only entertained the Pope with some other discourses, to make him merry again. And the Pope himself (confessing to be overwearied about the Cardinal's propositions) departed afterwards out of Rome, retiring himself into the Country, upon the Patrimonial land, leaving strict order, that none should come thither for any negotiation. He went away on Wednesday morning, and will not return till the twentieth of this Month of May.  
Four Gentlemen of this City of Rome, being chosen by the Council of the Campidoglio, have been with the Pope, to beseech him, not to yield to the demands made for Spain and Austria, concerning the treasure of the Castle. Whereupon the Pope with admirable eloquence (wherein indeed he doth excel) made a fair speech in answer, representing with an exaggeration the favours formerly showed to the said house of Austria and Spain, in giving them sums of moneys amounting to many Millions, and there he broke forth in tears, saying: Pro gratiarum actione and for a recompense, We find now there is laid wait for our life; Our life is sought for in our own house; And should We now give to them the sustenance, the bowels, the blood of this City? Let it never be said. They would have us thus stripped and naked, afterwards to invade Rome, and to commit against us, against you (My Lords) against your wives, against your children, against your blood, against the Churches, against God himself, those cruelties and that wickedness, which an hundred years agone, were committed in Rome. The foresaid Roman Gentlemen being dismissed, went forth full of complaints and hatred against the said house.  
You cannot believe with what a general joy and applause here is received the news of the falling of the King of Sweden into Bavaria, whereof I will not tell you more at this time, for fear you do take it as if I did write it out of passion, although I can assure you, that that Duke is here thought to have been the chiefest cause of the miseries in Germany, and that his exorbitant ambition hath deserved fare greater punishment, than he can receive, though he should be used ten times worse than those, whom without cause he most unjustly and cruelly hath persecuted and rob, etc.   

An extract of a Letter written at Warshaw, the 5. of April, 1632.  
Concerning the war with Muscovia, it is thought it cannot be shunned. Therefore there are ten thousand men to march towards the limits, to observe what the Russians intent to do, and (if it be possible) to make some longer truce, or finding the contrary, to send quickly word thereof hither to the Court. In which case, there shall be more forces sent thitherwards, and the Prince also is then to carry some troops, (some speak of 12000. men) and join with the former, and so withstand the said Muscovites: And according as the enemy shall be found strong, so those of Littaw shall then help accordingly. And to this end both the Polonians and Lithuanians have granted a Subsidy of two pobores, whereof two are to be paid presently, and two about Michaelmas next.  
As for the children of our late Queen, the States of Poland, have taken so good an order that they are now sufficiently provided for, to the great contentment of the King. For Prince john Albert, who is an Ecclesiastical person, he is to have the Bishopric of Cracow: And although there was no mention or expression made of the other Churchman, to wit, of the Bishop of Neis: Yet nevertheless it is supposed, he shall have that of Ermband, which the second Prince hath hitherto possessed. And as for the two politic Princes, named, Casimerus and Alexander, and likewise the Princess their Sister, amongst them the goods both movables and immovables, as Chivaza, Galbe, Strasburg and what else she did enjoy both in Poland and in Lithuania, shall be divided; according as his Majesty shall think best to give order for. At this free offer of the States the King hath taken much content, and to show himself thankful for such an unexpected bounty and liberality, he hath both thanked them and surrendered some revenues, which before were accounted amongst the due rents, to return after his death unto the States of the Kingdom: & the said lands are granted unto the said princes with condition, that after their death they do return to the possession of certain noblemen.  
By this means the Prince Ratziville, is come again into great favour of the old King, because he took great pains to have the said Princes all well provided, according to right and reason (as he said) seeing the King their father neglecting and loonsig his own hereditary dominions came so freely and contented himself with the Elective kingdom. As for the matter of Coins and the money so much complained of, it is referred to the next Parliament, and remains mean while in the old estate.  
And concerning the point of Inter-regnum and government if the King should be too sick or dye, it hath also been delayed and left to some other Parliament. Because many of the Burgesses had no instruction about that affair, and others did conceive, that his Majesty did intent to put the government into the hands of his son Casimer, and so to procure him the succession to the Crown whereunto there is no likelihood the States will ever give their consent. The rest of what was done, you will find in the printed conclusion of this parliament, which to make an end, spent three days, by reason that the good old King was not able to fit so long.   

Extract out of an other letter, dated at Warshaw the 29. of April 1632.  
Since my last which was of the 5. of this month, our King fell again very sick, and because he often did rcover, we had no great fear he should as yet die: but it was God's pleasure to take him away on this very day, which is the 29. of April: I cannot tell you at this time other particularities about his death, for I have myself been not well these many days, and therefore been absent from Court. I will therefore only tell you, that although there was hitherto no doubt, but the States would without any great consultation or consideration make choice of the eldest Prince Vladislaus to make him King of Poland. Yet nevertheless I am at this very instant informed from a very good hand, that the Archduke Leopold (the Emperor's brother) hath (during the sickness of our late King) made himself a great party, who intends to stand for him to make him King: There are also others that aim another way: I pray God to keep us from dissension among ourselves; and I hope yet, that our Prince (against whom there can be no exception at all) shall be our King, and so we shall remain in quietness whereof (God willing) I will give you an account by my next.   

Contents of a Letter written from Constantinople the 28. of March, 1632. relating the present state there.  
Here is now again an indifferent calm, and the boisterous tempest is somewhat ceased through the death of the Tefterdar, who was taken hold on the 21. of this mounth and the day following had half his head strooke off, and afterwards tied by the legs and drawn up and hanged on the tree before the gate of the Palace of the Vizeer where the janisary Aga was hanged. Which caused great joy and acclamation among the people, not only the Military, but all Nations and sorts of people, of what rank soever, dwelling within this City. The consultation and plot was concluded and agreed upon by the great Turk or Emperor, & the three lately murdered persons, namely thus; presently upon the tidings of the death of the deposed Vizeer, also to dispatch and make away the now reigning Rogieb Bassha. The Tefterdar Vizeer, the janizar Aga, Captain Bassha or Admiral of the Sea, and to make the Chamberlain Muza Quilebij, janizar Aga. And afterward by the assistance (or at least permission) of the other janissaries, (whom they thought generally to corrupt with great gifts and briberies) to massacre all the Syphahies, by that means to confirm the authority of the Emperor, or great Turk, and re-establish the same.  
It is received for a general opinion, that the Vizeer, who first broached this business and plotted this mischief, is fallen in great distaste & disgrace with the great Turk or Emp: however it doth not yet burst forth or appear; but in the mean time there is a vigilant eye over him. And that his Imperial Majesty when time shall serve (to wit, as soon as the Syphahies shall be destroyed) will make the world sensible of his resentment and affection of the said plot, which he cannot but take to heart, and will plenarily take his opportune revenge: Although the aforesaid Vizeer is one of the best and ablest men, which this Empire hath produced this long time, and (quod rarum est) is generally beloved and affected of all Nations and all people.  
Two days ago about six thousand janissaries, which are termed Symenj, were sent with their Commanders to Moussul, to help to keep and defend the same City; as also the Frontiers against the inroad of the Persians, because the Military is again retired back-   

News from Germany, viz: Frankford, and Augsburg, the 28 of May, 1632.  
The King of Sweden with the King of Bohemia are at this present at Munchen in Bavaria. The Ambassador of France is mediating of a peace, in the behalf of the Duke of Bavaria: which is thought will be accomplished, with great favour of the King of Sweden, who hath divided his Army in two parts, so that we do expect speedily some strange effects.  
It is uncredible of the unestimable wealth that the King hath found in the said City of Munchen, and especially in the jesuits Church, with Images made by Brouse that famous Artist, and the manufactures of silver work of diverse kinds. In fine, there is not any Church in the world, that is more richer or costlier, it is counted the second Esquriall. The King hath found in this City the best and fairest Ordnance that ever man beheld.   

From Antwerp the 5. of june.  
Our Forces march on the Spanish jashon Piano, with lead in their shoes. The Marquis de Sante Crows, hath his Rendezvous at Thienen in Brabant. We hear that Grave Ernest Van Nassaw is arrived in the Isle of Wolcheren, or Zealand, with certain hundreds of ships and boats, with about 8. or 9000 men, & that he hath some design upon Flaunders. Which causeth our Soldiers to remain there, otherwise they should have come unto the Marquis de saint Crows, his Leger at Theinen. This Saint Crows thought to have relieved Venlo, but now he may spare his labour.   

From Rome the 21. of April.  
The Viceroy of Napels hath by a printed Proclamation made known to all the inhabitants throughout that whole Kingdom, the great necessity and want that now the house of Austria and Spain do suffer, by reason of the wars in Germany and opposition of the Hollanders, and to this end hath admonished all those that are of any ability to raise each of them one horseman, or otherwise to contribute and pay 30. Ducats towards the maintenance of the great wars now in hand. And did also declare in the publication, that his Mai: of Spain himself in person will this summer betake himself in the field with a mighty Army. To which end he hath required his own Kingdom of Spain to maintain 30000. foot, and 6000. horse, which now are suddenly to be levied.   

From Lions the 24 of April.  
In France the levy continueth yet very strongly both for forces of horse and of foot. And not withstanding this great preparation, we know not whither his Mai: design is tending. The Duke of Loranie doth also continue his levies, who is said to be gone with the Duchess of Psal●zburg towards Brussels, it is supposed that there will a match be contracted between her and the French Kings Brother: Although that journey is not believed  
The Spaniard is said to be at this present very desirous and earnest to contract a peace with the Hollanders.  
The said King of Spain doth require great contribution from the Spirituality, and doth impose taxations upon them for the maintaining of these wars against the King of Sweden. And hath required these of the Kingdom of Arragonia, Catalania and Valentia, to contribute largely toward his present occasions, as being the most able and richest of his Dominions, but it is said, they have utterly refused the same. And caused his Mai: to understand, that they would be very glad, If they hear and perceive that he did not so much trouble himself with the present affairs in Germany.   

From the Swedish Army the 24 of April near unto Buxtehoede.  
The 19 of this month we are come hither under the command of the Field Martial Todt. In three days we marched 24. leagues and the 4. day we marched according to the same progress, and are come at Hornburgh within a mile of Buxtchoed. The enemy purposed to assault us and to cut us off from our Foot forces, which are enqvartered every whe●e here about. Gonerall Maior Lohhausen behaved himself manfully against his enemy. When Papenheym once would have fallen upon us, Lohhausen with some Citizens and Soldi●rs was absent for a while. But they continuing shooting, we with our Cavalero made towards them, but nothing was effected to any purpose, by reason that our Foot forces, were not near at hand, nevertheless the enemy was glad to retreat, admiring that our Cavalry was so strong.   

From Hildersheym the 4. of May.  
The Field-marshal Todt of his own accord retired back & left Pappenheym with 3. Regiments in Stoad. the Field-marshal with his Army lay before Stoad ready for battle until he understood that Pappenheym would come forth he retired. And divided his Army into three parts. The middlemost part marched forward: the other two parts were kept on the two sides somewhat out of the way. Now when Benninghausen with three Regiments went against these Swedish forces, which marched on forward. The other two parts of the field-marshal Todt his Army came against Benninghausen toward Stoad, fell upon the body of his troops and defeated them, brought Benninghausen prisoner to Euxtehoed, and utterly overthrew 14. of their companies, and brought the 14. Ensigns to Zell. Now the field-marshal Toda  again before Stoad with many forces and Pappenheym himself is within the City where he is cooped up.   

From Hamburgh the 5. of May.  
Duke Francis Charles of Saxon Lawenburgh is come with his troops in the Country of Lunenburg and in Bardwycke, & made all things in a good plight there, & hath all things fitly prepared for war, he for certain days together caused Sermons to be preached in all Churches, and prayers to be made, and afterward held a general Muster of all his forces. Many of the Bishops, chief Lords and Prelates welcomed him into those parts, and saluted and wished him joy, after he had left good orderthere he broke up with two Regiments of horse and foot, and is come near unto Buxtehoed where he hath joined forces with the field-marshal Todt, where they keep very good order & discipline, and cause daily prayers to be made twice, Morning & Evening throughout their whole Army, they do also hold consultation how they may possibly surprise and assault the Enemy. Pappenh●ym is newly fallen out of the City Stoad at two Gates, and hath skirmished along while with our forces. Our field-marshal and the rest did resist them so manfully, that their Gates of Stoad grew so narrow for the Imperialists that they could not all get in but many stayed behind who will not relate unto their fellows how they speed.   

From Venice the 7. of May.  
Here hath been an extraordinary Ambassador from the Emperor who hath received answer, that they intent well to the house of Austria, and that they will further the Spanish proceed in Italy, as fare as should lay in their power, but of late they had been at such extraordinary expenses that they could not make large contributions towards the maintenance of war, but they would afford the Emperor, and King of Spain the passage from the Adriaticke Sea, and help them with their own shipping.  
From Constantinople we understand, that the janissaries proceed still with their turbulent and violent tumult and discord. Many have been murdered by their means, and this manner of doing continueth still. It is a question whether the Gran Signior be alive or dead. If this tempest be not calmed by some speedy qualification, it is like to have a fearful effect.   

From ulm the 9 of May.  
Upon Monday last the Governor of this City defeated some Imperial troops, and hath taken from them four Ensigns.   

From Mosburg the 10. of May.  
Both the King's Majesties are now in the midst of Bavaria, they have taken Landshut and also the passage to Mosburgh over the River Yz●r, so that now they have a direct free way towards Ratisbon or Regensburg.   

From Augsburg the 12. of May.  
This day the King of Sweden breaks up with his Army from Landshut, but whether he tends we cannot yet know. The Deputies of Munchen cannot agree about the conditions, but his Majesty of Sweden will doubtless decide the question, for they are at his will and power. The whole Bishopric of F●…esingen is freely yielded up to his Majesty and paid him contribution. Hereupon some Boors in Swaben being 10000 strong have assembled themselves together, they have taken again Leutkirch and Wengen, they have with them some pieces of Ordnance. But some of our forces which are already sent against them will soon cool their courage,  
This week the aforementioned Boors did overcome and surprise 50. Swedish soldiers. Crabates, between Shrobenhousen and Sticha. These Boors when they had mastered them, did cut off their ears and noses, chopped off their hands and feet, & put out their eyes▪ and so left them, these devilish Boors do great mischief of the like nature. As soon as the King of Sweden was advertised of the cruel insolences of those Boors▪ he was much displeased, and so much the more, because he saw that his soldiers would not put it up▪ but presently cried revenge and fired their villages, insomuch that in one day there were seen two hundred several fires blazing at once.   

From ulm the 12. of May.  
About Bregenty and those parts, the Catholic Boors assembled together, being some thousands of them they have taken Wangen and Ravensburgh, and therein slain all the Swedish Soldiers. Thereupon the Swedish General hath yesterday brought all the Swedish troops together, and is fully resolved, since the Boors have not kept the agreement formerly made, to destroy them all with fire and sword; and whereas the Swedish did understand, that the Commander Harancourt was on the march from Alsatia with some thousands of men to adjoin his forces to those of the Duke of Bavaria, they presently sent for more foot forces from Ausburg and those parts, and some Crabates also, with intention to meet with them. And now comes tidings, that the Swedish have surprised some of the Boors near unto Weingarten, and slain two hundred of them, and put the rest to flight. How the other shall speed we shall ere long acquaint you.  
The Bavarian forces have lately murdered some of the Swedish Saveguards, wherefore the Bavarians must not look for quarter when they shall come to fall into the Swedish hands.   

From cassel the 14. of May.  
We had hoped to divert Pappenheyms proceeding by the means of the inroad into the Bishopric of Collen, but it hath not taken the same effect, nevertheless the marching of our soldiers thither hath not been altogether fruitless, for our Prince the Landgrave of Hessen hath taken Briel by strength of Arms, and brought all the soldiers of that Garrison with their Colours into this City.   

From Donaweert the 5. of May.  
We understand from the Royal Army of Sweden, that his Majesty of Sweden himself in person is now come before Munchen: and since they seem not to accept of his Mai: Articles of agreement, it is thought the King will give that City as a prey to his soldiers, for it is at his devotion.  
Three of the King's Regiments were lately sent forth toward Ratisbone, to observe how things stood there: but part of them fell to pillaging; in the mean time, 3. Regiments of Bavarians fell out of the City, and surprised some of the Swedes and slew them, but the other Swedes recollecting their forces together, fell upon the Bavarians, and defeated some, drove them all back, being glad, to take their City for refuge.   

From Augspurg the 6. of May.  
The Swedes are at Landsberg, which they took lately, and found great store of Ordnance and munition: besides the Ordnance also great and small 18. in number, they obtained there 100 Wagons with munition.  
The Commander Sparrenter hath taken Dunckenspiel, and is now aiming at Ellwang, the Boors thereabout come very strong together, but the Bavarians doubtless will not long keep that City.   

From Frey●ingen the 16. of May.  
News at this present we have but little, only that we do now from hence take our way to Munchen, the City of residence, of the Duke of Bavaria. The Deputies of that City were yesterday here, but were not admitted to speak with his Majesty.   

From Franckfort the 11. of May.  
The Spanish forces are yet in and about Spier, they fortify themselves there. And notwithstanding that City hath yielded them 80000. Ryxdollars for Contribution, the Citizens nevertheless, are pillaged and abused without any respect at all. The chief of the City intent to betake themselves to Strasburg.  
The City of Worms is daily fortified, they have broken down the Suburbs, all the Citizens that are able must labour about the Works. In like manner is Manheym Provided.  
The Swedish forces are commanded to the Muzzle, to have good regard unto the Spanish forces. To which end, all the passages are beset.  
Yesterday there were brought hither diverse pieces of Ordnance, and are to be sent from hence to Mentz, which City is also fortified.  
Her Mai: the Queen of Sweden, as yet resides here, the Chancellor Oxenstern is at Mentz, we do not yet hear that the Spanish do attempt any thing more than what they have done already.  
Now presently we have received tidings, that the Swedes at Zimmern have taken two Commissaries Prisoners, and one Captain, with diverse Spanish soldiers, and have brought them to Mentz. Don Gonzales de Cordua is not yet passed over the River of Muzzle.   

From ulm the 2. of May.  
Since our Governor here hath brought the whole Circle of Swaben under the King of sweden contribution he went into the Dukedom of Wirtemberg where he received from the Administrator 2000 land soldiers. During his absence from hence we received news that diverse of the Catholics in this Circle, especially some Abbots & other Churchmen, one Lord Druches of Waldburg and other Gentlemen, did rebel and gathered both their own and other subjects of the house of Austria: and that the said troops did much harm and did use great cruelties against such Swedish soldiers as they did meet withal. But now we do likewise understand that the Swedish Dragons: that lay in Biberach, to revenge these perfidious and foul dealings, fell into the Dominions of the said Lord Druchses, pillaging and burning down diverse Villages and Towns, as Wurthach, Waldsee, and others.   

From ulm the 9 of May.  
The King of Sweden went with his Army from Preisengen towards Munchen, the Magistrates whereof to save theyt City from pillaging, did offer the King two hundred thousand Dollars, but the King doth not accept of their offer, and is still marching thitherwards.  
We do hear from Ingolstadt, that there do lie three Regiments of Bavarian soldiers for Garrison in it, which are commanded by young Tilly.  
We receive likewise news, that fourteen thousand Boors, that had gathered themselves about the Town called Winegarten, to refuse the promised Contribution, and to defend themselves against the Swedes: were no sooner met with about 3000. Swedish soldiers, but they presently cast away their arms, and yielded themselves. Their General being a Gentleman called Shwendy was taken Prisoner, and is to be brought hither.  
It is also confirmed, that Colonel Rhelinger, being accompanied with 15 horsemen, met by chance with 50 Crabats, amongst whom he courageously setting, he slew some, and took thirty of them Prisoners, and the rest saved themselves by the swiftness of their horses.  
This very hour we receive news from a good hand, that Pappenheym hath been quite defeated in lower Saxony, and that he scarce hath saved himself with seven or eight horses.   
FINIS.