july 6. Numb. 32.  
THE CONTINUATION OF OUR WEEKLY Avisoes, since the 30. of the last month to this present.  
Containing amongst the rest these particulars following.  

1 The free exercise of the Protestant Religion in Ratisbone, or Reginspurgh.  
2 Other Letters written and sent by Henry Earl of Vandenberg; the one to the Infanta, manifesting his discontent, the other to the the States, Prelates, Nobility, Gentry, Cities, and Provinces of the Netherlands.  
3 A Letter from Norimberg concerning the King of Sweden his being at Furte with 20000. experienced Soldiers, intending to meet with Walsteyn in Bohemia.  
4 The passages of the Duke of Saxony, and Walsteyn, or Freedland, before the King of Sweden came near them.  
5 The late accord betwixt the French King, and the D. of Lorraine.  
6 General Pappenheym beaten by the Landsgrave of Hessen.  
7 The great discontent amongst the subjects of the Arch-Dutches, upon the revolt of the Lords.   
LONDON. Printed by I. D. for Nathaniel Butter and Nicolas Bourne. 1632.   

The Continuation of our Weekly NEWS.  

From Venice the 7. of june, 1632.  
FRom Mayland we receive tidings that the Commander and Governor there hath sent Serbellone with his foot-forces against Riva; and Philippo Spinola against Como, with the horsemen: for fear lest the Duke de Rohan should fall into Italy with the French forces and the Gr●●bunters, or Grisons.  
We understand by Letters from Constantinople, that the great tempestuous broils are somewhat of late appeased. The great Turk overseeing the extreme misery and bloodshed which was like to follow, hath been the means himself to still the Commotion; and what by fair speeches, promises, and gifts, hath qualified and quieted the janissaries: so that now the state is in a better plight than formerly; but God knows how long this fair weather will hold, and how soon a thundering shower may bluster forth.  
From Mantua we are certified that Don Camillo Gonzaga is departed thence, and hath betaken himself into the Emperor's service. And that General Walsteyn Duke of Fridland, hath given him the command of 1000 Curassiers.   

From Ratisbon the 10. of june.  
All is indifferently quiet for the present. The March is up and down, too and fro. The Soldiers daily ride a pillaging for booty. Bavaria and the Vpper-Palatinate do now go to wrack, and are utterly ruined. This City is fortified; Gods religious worship is here brought to its form and ancient state, and freely exercised. Upon Trinity Sunday there was Service and Sermons in both the new Churches; where many thousand people came together with great joy and exultation to serve God: and for very joy, many tears were shed. The Sermons were much applied unto the present miserable estate and calamities of the Church.   

From Norimberg the 18. of june.  
We receive news out of Bohemia, that the Elector of Saxon hath forsaken almost all he did possess in Bohemia, since the City of Prague was surrendered again to the Duke of Fridland: and that he keeps nothing there, but only the City of Eger and the Castle Elenbogen; and that he with the rest of his Army, is gone back towards Dresden and to Tirna, which are distant one from the other but two leagues. Therefore the said Duke of Fridland was resolved to pursue and follow him with his Army, consisting of near 40000. men. The said General Fridland hath also sent an Army into Silesia against the Elector of brandenburg's forces there; by reason whereof the said Elector doth excuse himself, that he cannot send any succours to him of Saxon. And therefore it is conceived, that the King of Sweden (being made acquainted with all this) hath been induced to change his other designs and resolution. Thus his Majesty hath forsaken Bavaria, only he hath well fortified and strengthened with sufficient Garrisons, Augsburg, Donawert, and Rain: And that in his absence, the promises made unto him may be the better kept, and the moneys due at Munchen and elsewhere for contribution and upon agreement, the surelier paid: his Majesty hath caused many persons of quality, as Burgemaisters, Counsellors, and other Ecclesiastical persons to be brought from thence to Augsburg, thereto remain as Hostages. Two Dukes of Saxon Wimar (named, as I understand, Ernest & Bernhard) have been left by his Majesty about Memmingen and in the upper part of the Circle of Swaben, with an Army of above 8000. men. And the Duke Administrator of Wirtemberg is to join 8000. more with them; and withal to observe together, the actions both of General Ossa, and of the Archduke Leopolds forces. The said Dukes of Saxon Wymar have lately defeated the troops of the Soldiers and Boors commanded by the Earl of Embs, taken the said Earl with his Countess; and now they are marching towards Lindaw.  
On this very day his Majest. of Sweden is at Furt, one league distant from hence, where I understand he doth keep his general Rendezvous, and mustereth 20000. good men. In his passage this way, he hath taken in Aichstadt, because the Magistrates there had not kept the Treaty they made formerly with his Majesty; and had never paid the promised Contribution. His Majesty hath also beaten with Canons, & quickly taken in the strong Town and Castle (a good place and of great consequence) called Pappenheym, belonging to General Pappenheym. The people that went to see the Mustering do much extol how brave an Army it is: In this City there hath been made bread for the said Army of above 200. bushels of Corn, which with other victuals hath been sent thither. There was also made very great preparation for the entertainment of his Majesty; for it was hoped he would ha●e come into the City, as indeed the Magistrates did humbly invite him. But he excused himself, & I hear his Majesty amongst other merry words said: He had at this time a greater desire to see Walsteyn then Norimberg. His Majesty hath dispatched from hence 2000 horse towards Coburg, there to join with other forces, to observe and hinder (as some do suppose) Pappenheym, if he should endeavour to pass: There have been stayed in this City all Waggon-horses, for the carriage of the Ordnance towards Forcheim, which is said shall now be besieged; Yea some do believe, that the King himself hath an enterprise against it; But I dare boldly say, that no body as yet knoweth what his Majesty intendeth to do, and therefore we must expect till time doth discover it.  
The King of Bohemia hath been these three days (before the King of Sweden a rived at Furt) in this City. The Magistrate doth much respect and honour him, and hath presented him after the wont manner, with a present of Fish, Wine, Oats, etc. His Majesty gave yesterday a visit unto the Princess Palatine of Sultsbach, and to the marchioness Dowager of Onspach.  
The Bavarian forces that lie in the Vpper-Palatinate, have made an inroad into the Marquisate of Onspach, and have pillaged the chief Town called Onspach.  
It is certainly believed, that the King of Sweden will take his March through the Vpper-Palatinate into Bohemia, directly to Eger; and thereabouts to join with the Elector of Saxony his Army; for we do get notice, that there is sent to Eger great store of victuals and other provisions: His Majesty of Sweden hath also sent back to the said Elector some Ambassadors, to give him notice of what he is desired to do, and to represent unto him the ill and suspicious behaviours of his lieutenant-general Arnheim. We do not yet know, whether King Frederick of Bohemia will follow his Majesty of Sweden, or whether he intends to go to the Lower Palatinate, as some do presume. Of all which as soon as we shall be sure, you shall receive news from us.   

The Copy of a Letter which Count Henry vanden Bergh, General of his Majesty's Army, wrote to the Arch-Dutches Infanta Isabel, concerning the discontent, and displeasure which he hath received, and his resolution for the welfare of the Countries.  
Sovereign Lady,  
I Cannot but with all possible obedience unto your Highness declare unto you, and complain of the evil usage, and great wrong done unto me; forasmuch as I am deprived of my Government through want of men, and now would they also if they could deprive me of mine honour, credit, & reputation. And all this without having any respect unto all the faithful services done by me within, and during the space of 40. years: as also, of those of mine house and kindred, we having lost six brothers in the service of the King of Spain. Likewise to make complaint of the ill government which is in the Country, and the decay and ruin of the same, and of the Catholic, Apostolical, Roman Religion, through the progress and good success of the Armies of our Enemy. Moreover, of the neglect and disrespect of the Nobility and Gentry of our Country and Nation, and all of Us in general; for the Spanish alone will rule and govern all, and so enrich themselves (as indeed they do) to the loss, damage, and prejudice of the poorer sort of people: and that with such a violent and strong domineering hand over all our Nobility, Gentry, and Commonalty, that they have already subdued them, and brought them all under their command. That also they labour to continue a perpetual war in these Netherlands. That they are the cause, (as your Highness is well acquainted with) that the truce was not contracted; and that they will ever take the upper hand, and highest places, and pre-eminence, with contempt of all other Nations. I am sure enough that your Highness doth earnestly wish and desire that all things might be reduced to a better state and condition; and that it is now more than time that the States of the Country should undertake some other and better course under the command of your Highness, for the extirpating and excluding of the Spanish.  
And whereas some two years ago, your Highness in the name of his Majesty, caused the commission to be given unto me, for supplying the Office and place of General of the field, seeing the Countries now falling into a total ●uine; I am resolved to execute that place and Office, for the service, profit, and welfare, and easement, and disburdening of the Country; as also, for the maintenance of the privileges thereof, and the upholding of the Catholic, Apostolical, and Romish Religion. And that I may the better testify my care, love, & singular affection, which I do bear the State, & welfare of the Country; I am resolved to employ all my means to help to restore the same to a prosperous and happy estate; and to cause the same to enjoy an assured tranquillity and peace: to the end that your Highness might govern with more quiet and safety; as also, with more contentment and satisfaction unto the whole Country: which now is governed (through the interest of some particular persons) with extreme prejudice of all the Inhabitants.  
And indeed I do suppose, that I cannot perform a better or worthier service unto your Highness, (for the preservation of the whole Country) than this is like to prove. Wherefore I have retired myself into this City of Liege, where I will expect and wait for that prosperity and good luck which it shall please God to afford me, for the furtherance and accomplishment of these my so just designs. Wherefore I will earnestly entreat the Almighty, that he will be pleased to preserve your Highness in a long, prosperous, and happy life, and good estate; like as all Christendom at this prefent standeth in need of his help, and I in particular.  
From Liege the 18. of june. Your Highness' humble and obedient Subject and Servant, Henry Count de Bergh,   

The Copy of another Letter written by Count Henry Vanden Bergh, General of his Majesty of Spain, unto the Prelates, Nobility, Gentry, Cities and Provinces of the Netherlands.  
My Lords,  
Whereas I do certainly know that all the world will speak and censure diversely, concerning the loss of my government; and that many will blame me (though unjustly for the same: I cannot but acquaint your Honours, that because it was ordained (against my will and good liking) that the Soldiers should be drawn off, which then I stood in so great need of, for the preservation of the Country. Yea, and notwithstanding that I had given intelligence and notice, how that the Enemy was about to assemble his forces at Moock, not fare from my Government, by which means I am at this present sensible of a great loss. As also by reason of the evil usage which I have received, & do yet daily receive, for recompense of all those faithful services, which I have done his Majesty during the space of 40, years: having (as your Honours do very well know) lost in his Majesty's service six brothers. And whereas I still continue a most natural affection and inclination to the prosperity and welfare of the Country, it sorely grieves me to see matters brought to such a lamentable pass, and the State in this so woeful a case as it is now in: this hath caused me to send these printed lines to your Honours, wherein you shall find & see the resolution which I have taken for the redress, welfare, and happiness of the Country, and of us all in general: well hoping, yea trusting, that it will not only be agreeable and acceptable to your Honours, but also that you will moreover be pleased, to contribute to this my design and enterprise, to the end we may obtain a golden and a happy peace in the state of this Country. Wherefore I am further willing to declare unto your Honours, that this discontent & displeasure of mine hath partly proceeded from that grudge and evil conceit, which the Marquis de Leganes (whose credit and reputation your Honours are well acquainted withal) hath taken against me: and those evil services and turns which he hath done me in Spain, at the Court, and with his Majesty: and all upon these two reasons especially.  
The one was, because it was the means of preventing and hindering the City Brussels from being pillaged, when the Army was before it, and when the Citizens were in such perplexity, and knew not how to yield that which was demanded of them. And moreover he himself was in such a passion, that he plucked the feathers from his hat in my presence, and in the presence of many more. Whereas the Marquis Spinola of happy memory, gave me great thankes for that I was the means of freeing those Citizens from such a danger, when they opened the gates to the end they might not incur the extremest danger.  
The other reason was, because (as the aforesaid Marquis de Leganes once upbraided me in a vehement anger and passion, in the presence of the a foresaid Marquis Spinola of happy memory) I had sometimes given the vanguard to the Italians, which (as he thought) was due to none but the Spanish according to the order and direction of the King's Majesty. Moreover I do perceive, and find it sufficiently that the Spanish do desire my death, which also by this appeared, when they having on a time my picture or portraiture, did shoot the same thorough and through, which is at Brussels in the street near unto the stone-gate. And which is more than all this, they would never send me the Letter which according to their own relation was written by the King to me concerning the office or place which his Majesty did proffer me in Spain, and yet notwithstanding they would know my mind and declaration concerning the voyage into Spain before ever the Letter was delivered into my hands. These and many other discontents so well grounded, and given me upon several occasions (which would be too long to relate) and would cause all the world to wonder, how possibly I could so patiently bear them, as also of those manifold wrongs which your honours have suffered these many years, and do yet daily suffer, and that withal, you now see the poor people so miserably oppressed and ruinated; the soldiers not paid, but evil entreated do give me great hopes that your honours will contribute unto, and assist and further me in this my design and resolution, and that hence forward you will loathe and abhor the Spanish Government, which Spaniards by their daily meetings and assemblies (which we call juntas) have utterly spoilt and depraved the whole business and matter. Wherefore it will be necessary that your honours be pleased to find out another course under the Government of her Highness the Arch-duchchesse; for the safety, rest, peace, and welfare of the Country, unto which good work I am assured both Kings and Princes are willing to assist & to contribute with all their power. And I for mine own part do proffer myself to serve you with all the affection and fidelity you can expect or require.  
Of your humble servant, Henry Conte De Bergh. From Liege the 18. of june. 1632.   

From Brussels the 4. of july, still. nov.  
As for news you shall have this little, which is as much, as the shortness of time will permit me to set down, to wit, that we have (as yet) no tidings that the Spanish Army hath fought with that of the Hollanders before Mastricht: True it is that they have been near one unto the other for this seven nights space, but the Hollander is so well entrenched, that the other doth not know where to attack him unless with great loss of men, and uncertain success, and therefore holds it better, to endeavour to cut off the means of victualling the Hollanders Army, about which (as we understand) they are now in hand. In the mean space, there is a rumour that the Rhynegrave hath passed over the mosel with great forces, & is coming into this land to do more hurt, so that the common people are in a great Quandary, we have (every day) in this City a watch of a thousand men which stand at the Gates, who are all Citizens, and we expect out of hand a thousand soldiers to come, and two Cornets of horse, which news doth much discontent, but there is no remedy, forasmuch as their loyalty is much suspected, and the reason (in particular) moving thereunto is this, upon S. Peter's Eve last (in the night) there were certain unknown persons assembled together in the streets who upon no occasion given, did beat down a sign which represented the King of Spain, and not contented therewith, they threw stones at the jesuites Church-door, sang Psalms, and cried aloud voice Vive le Prince d'Orange. This noise continued two nights together, so that upon Thursday last being the 29. of the last Month, at 3. a clock in the Morning (by order from Court) the Drums began to beat and to call up the Citizens to Arms, but all in vain, for the parties who had made the great noise were gone before the others were assembled, nevertheless there is a Proclamation, that whosoever can appeach any of the foresaid offenders, shall have 500 Florins for his good service. Finally the Cardinal keeps altogether within doors, not daring to st●●●e abroad for fear of being massacered by the common people.   

From Leipsich june 12.  
We have tidings, how that part of Walsteyns' forces coming out of Silesia, marched through Gorlitz in Lusatia, without stay or hurt doing: and that they went directly towards Bud●ssen, the chief of the 6. Towns of the upper Lusatia. But they were scarcely set down to the siege of it, when they were beaten up again by the forces of our Duke of Saxony: they retiring the same way they came into Silesia again.  
General Wallensteyn hath one wheres or other near forty thousand men in his Army: The most of which are already upon the frontiers of Bohemia and Saxony, betwixt Luitmeritz and Dresden, which hath so much terrified us in these parts, that diverse Merchants of Leipsich, have sent some of their goods down the Elb unto Hamborough: But hearing his Majesty of Sweden to be upon his march, to aid our Duke against Wallenstein, the whole Country is very much comforted, and no more goods sent away.   

From Minden upon the Weser the 14. of June 1632.  
The City Rodenbergh in the Bishopric of Verden is by agreement rendered to the King of sweden forces, and the Imperial Garrisons is conducted to Nieuburgh: so that the Bishopric of Breme and Verden are now both freed from the Emperor's forces. The Swedes make a Bridge of Boats about Dranckemburgh, but the Earl of Groens-field is gone thither with 12000. men to prevent their proceed. Those of Hildesheym have now at the last received 1500. men from the Duke of Lunenburgh, for the strengthening of the same City; they would in no wise suffer the Ecclesiastical persons (which are sifteene Cloisters besides the Prelates and Abbots) to go forth of the City. They have demolished a Monastery which hindered the defence of the City, and have besieged the Castle of Steorwald, the Citizens themselves helped to bring the Canons and Ordnance before the said Fort. The General Pappenheym is before cassel, where he hath taken a small Fort, built upon a Mountain, which Fort commands the City, and now plays furiously with his Canon upon the said City. The Citizens have transported and conveyed most of their best moveabels into the Zeigenheym.   

From Marpurgh in Hassia, the 17. Ditto.  
Two thousand Horse of Pappenheyms forces, lately showed themselves before cassel upon the tenth day of this Month, whereupon seven Companies came forth of the City against them, and since that another Company under the Command of Colonel Dalwing, where the Landgrave of Hessen himself was present, their forces after a long combat disordered Pappenheyms troops, and in the pursuit of them slew fourscore in the place, among them a Lieutenant, Colonel, and took many of them prisoners, Amongst other Colonel Lhene, of the Regiment of Westphalia, the said Colonel was constrained to stay behind, by reason of some wounds, which in the Combat he had received, and so was taken.  
The Country people of Hassia are fallen upon Pappenheyms forces (to wit, those troops which he left near Minden on the River War) and have slain above three hundred of them, which news as soon as Pappenheym received, he broke up with his Army from cassel, and hath betaken himself into the Country of Brunswick, not fare from thence, where he hath caused diverse thousands of the Country people to come to him with Spades, and Pickaxes, to divert as some do suppose the Current of the River Fulda which comes about cassel.   

From Cazall, the 14. Ditto.  
This City is provided for even according to our heart's desire and content, so that now we shall not fear the third affront & assault of any Enemy whatsoever that shall dare to undertake it. We are readily prepared against all comers, how ever we are sorely afflicted and grieved at the death of the Duke of Mayenne the third son of our Duke of Mantua, who deceased on the 22. day of May, in the 20. year. of his age, being taken with a Pleurisy.   

From Madrid the 16 of june 1632.  
The Duke D. Alue under the name of the Queen of Spain in the Absence of the King doth Gonerne Castille. Whom we expect here from Bercelonia, where Count Don Ognato was lately proclaimed Precedent of the Council of the Order. Men would have made us to doubt concerning the truth of the last ship wrack or subversion of the fleet, but I must assure you that the confirmation hereof with the doleful news of the revolt in the Low-Countries doth stagger the strongest of opinion amongst us, and perplexeth the hearts of all men.   

From Metz, the 28. of june.  
The news which at this present I shall relate unto you, is very good for the Dukedom of Lorraine, for all is now appeased, and the King & the Duke are agreed. And there remains nothing more to satisfy their mind, but only how the affairs of France would have been carried if they had been managed in such sort as hitherto.  
The King of Sweden hath escaped a great conspiracy against his preson, but we have not yet the particularities.   

From Pont Moussen in Lorraine, the 29. of June.  
The King sojourneth in this City & waits upon the execution of the Articles agreed upon betwixt himself and the Duke of Lorraine. The three places mentioned in the Articles are to be consigned over to his Majesty within three days. The s●me being effected his Majesty with all diligence (which is natural to him) in betaking himself whither the affairs of the State and good of his subject shall invite him. Monsiour is passing into Anvergne. The French which are within Hermensteyn have prescribed three days unto the Garrison of Coblens for their departure, if not they will by force assault and displace them.   

From Dijon the 25. of june.  
Here I afford you the brief sum and abstract of what hath passed since Monsieur came before this City. After his declaration was published on the 13. of this Month at Dandelot signed. Gaston et Goulas. On the 17. day, the Lord of Vellepelle his Gentleman accompanied with a Trumpeter presented unto the whole Body of this City a Letter from Monsicur, and returned back with this answer that if they would deliver them the Letter they would send it to the King, but that they would in no wise trust nor give ear to Monsieur.  
The 18. day he returned with the Lord Fargye and two Trumpeters, who accorded to their former demand, that the conference which Monsieur required to have with them, was only to desire them to assist him that his Army might subsist. They returned with the same answer they received formerly, and that withal they should acquaint Monsieu the Duke Delboeuf with their refolution.  
The 19 day early in the Morning, they sent a Drum unto Monsieur with this message that they could not hearken to any of his propositions until they did fully understand the King's pleasure.  
The afternoon following, there happened a small skirmish by reason of some Sheep which the Soldiers and taken. Monsieur lodge that day at Mesiguy, two miles from hence, and on the 20. came to Gilly which day the Marquis D'Espoisse accompanied with 80. Gentlemen entered into this City.  
On the 21. day a Trumpeter brought Letters again from Monsieur, which Letters were received by those that commanded at the Gates, and were sent to the King not yet opened. In the same day the house of the Precedent Bercheres happened to be on fire, and was quite burnt down, but he protested that he was hardly sensible of that loss in respect of the great contentment which he conceived in that he had done his Majesty such faithful and loyal service, as his Majesty himself did testify by Letters which he had newly received from him.  
Monsieur having passed the Countersharpe of Nuis lodged at the Village Migny two miles from Chaalon, where the Marquis De Varennes came unto him with all speed and diligence.   

From Paris the 2. of July.  
Upon Saturday last here was burnt a wicked Book entitled, The Questioning of the State, which Book was condemned the day before.  
On Wednesday following, here arrived in the behalf of his Majesty the Lord Batru, to bring us the comfortable tidings of the peaceable agreement, betwixt his Majesty and the Duke of Lorraine, the Articles he presently demonstrated to the Parliament.   
FINIS.