Cent. 3. Numb. 48. THE CONTINVATION of the foreign Occurrents for 5. weekes last past, containing many very remarkable Passages of germany, France, spain, Italy, Sweden, the Low-Countries, and other parts of the World. Amongst which are these following Particulars. 

1 The Rebellion and falling away of Catalonia confirmed, with their Conjunction with the French.  
2 The Revolt and Crowning of a new King of Portugall( the Duke of Briganza) by the name of John the Fourth.  
3 The proceedings of Bannier and the Swedish Armies in Germany.  
4 The taking of Carthagena and the Plate Fleet in the Harbour there by the Hollanders.  
5 What hath lately passed at the diet at Ratisbone.   Examined and licensed by a better and more impartial hand then heretofore.  
LONDON, Printed january 11. 1640 For NATH: butter, dwelling at St. Austins Gate.   

The Printer to the Reader.  
COurteous Reader:  
Wee had thought to have given over printing our foreign avisoes, for that the Licencer( out of a partial affection) would not oftentimes let pass apparent truth, and in other things( oftentimes) so cross and alter which made us almost weary of Printing, but he being vanished( and that Office fallen vpon another, more understanding in these foreign affairs, and as you will find more candid.) We are again( by the favour of his majesty and the State) resolved to go on in Printing if we shall find the World to give a better acceptation of them,( then of late) by their Weekly buying them. It is well known these Novels are well esteemed in all parts of the World( but here) by the more judicious, which wee can impute to no other but the discontinuance of them, and the uncertain dayes of publishing them, which if the Post fail us not wee shall keep a constant Day every week therein, whereby every man may certainly expect them, and so wee take leave,  
january the 9th. 1640.   

THE Continuation of the foreign Occurrents for 5. Weekes last past, containing many very remarkable passages of Germany, France, spain, Italy, Sweden, the Low Countries, and other parts of the World.  

lion the 15.25 of November.  
AT Paris they meet daily together in counsel and labour how to raise 86 millions of liures, because the King of France intends to maintain next summer 30000 foot and 30000 horse. The Catalonians buy up in France abundance of provision, ammunition and armours, the Spanish colonel Signieur Aunaij with 1000 horsemen hath straggled as far as Narbona, and done great harm and mischief with plundering and burning up and down in the Country to the value of 10000 crownes.   

milan the 18.28 of November.  
After that the Spanish army had been mustered and reformed, a general exchange of all French and Spanish prisoners was likewise concluded, and the prisoners on both sides were set at liberty, but the French Treasurer remaines yet here, till our governor Marquis de Leganes doth come hither, and the prisoners do safely come to their quarters. The 8.18 of this month, the duchess of Savoy made her entry in great state and pomp at Thurin, whereunto the King of France allowed and bestowed upon her 200 Mules, and the Magistrates of Thurin 50000 Crownes, shee desires now of the Magistrates of the said City to recall the imperial declaration, which they have published in favour of the Princes of Savoy about their administration, she strives also to master with the help of the French Fleet the Fort of Nizza di Provenza under a pretext of an amity, which she hath treated vpon with the cardinal of Savoy, and in stead of that she will deliver up unto the French, Momegliano. By an English ship, which came in 5 dayes to Genoa, news is brought, that about Fortona divers encounters have passed betwixt the Castilians and Catalonians, in which the Castilians had always the worst, and that thereupon the French had made an invasion into the kingdom of Arragon, and mastered in it divers places, which causeth great fear through the whole Country.   

Brunswick the 25. of November, the 5. of December.  
After that the Fort of Liebenburg without any need was surrendered to the Duke of Luneburg, the said Duke enquartered his forces in the next neighbouring Villages to Wolffenbuttle, where he doth entrench himself, to which end some 1000 Peasants are already arrived before it, and divers other Swedish troops are yet expected, and all manner of preparations are made to assault the City of Wolffenbuttle with fire and sword.   

Northausen the 27. of November, the 7. of December.  
Within this hour an Officer came hither from general Bannier, who certifies, that yesterday general Bannier hath kept his general Rendevouze about Einbeck; and that the next day after to morrow we are to expect him hereabouts, and the report goes, that he will go further towards Duringen and Misnia; and questionless from thence towards Bohemia.   

Erfurd the 28 of November, the 8 of Decemb.  
At this instant letters came from general Bannier, wherein he certifies, that after that he had kept his general randevouze about Einbeck, he intends to be with his Army vpon Monday next about Northausen, and to take his way from thence hitherwards into Misnia and so forward into Bohemis, insomuch that we expect him here in person within few dayes. The death of the Count of Schamburg will cause great alterations, a flying report went, that a Duke of Holstein and a Landgrave of Hessen had likewise been poisoned in a Banquet at Hildesheim, but it was but a fable. The said Count of Schamburg having entertained this long time, his melancholic humours, fell into a burning fever, and within two dayes dyed of it, the King of Denmarcke hearing of that news, presently seized vpon the County of Pinnenberg, whereby he can plague those of Hamborough very much. The report goes very strong, that they treat vpon a marriage betwixt Prince Casimier of Poland, and a princess of Brandenburg.   

colen the 29. of November, the 9. of December.  
Fieldmarshall Hatifelds and general mayor Lamboys troops begin now to go to their Winterquarters, fouredayes ago the said imperial Fieldmarshall Hatzfeld came hither again from Mentz, and on Friday last general mayor Lamboy, and the general Commissary Boehemer also, the said Hatzfeld and Lamboy can as yet not agree about the quarters, in the mean time the Hessens strengthen themselves daily more and more, and come still nearer and nearer to the Rhyne, and begin now to take their Winter quarters in the next neighbouring places in the Country of Cleave, to which end they came again before the little City of Santen, which they mastered presently.   

colen the 29 of Nov. and 9 of December.  
The French ambassador at Liege was robbed in his lodging at night by force, insomuch that the said ambassador saved his life narrowly, which the King of France takes very heinously, and therefore have arrested all the goods belonging to those of Liege, throughout the whole kingdom of France, and all the commerce with those of Liege is prohibited.   

Angspurg the 24 of Novem. the 4 of Decem.  
Some few dayes ago arrived here with 60 horsemen the cardinal Ginetti, who was resident at colen for four yeares together, and was ledged in the Cloister of St Vlrick, where he lay at his own charges, and the other day he departed again from hence: his Highnesse the Duke of Bavaria sent unto him his High Steward the Marquis Palavicino and a Count of Ortenburg, to invite his Excellence to come to Munchen, and to tend upon him in the way, but being by reason of the continual rain and snow the waters and rivers betwixt this city and Munchen grew very high, and was dangerous to travel that way, the said cardinal was forced to go about and to take his way directly towards Landsperg, and durst not venture to go the directest way to Munchen. This day seven-night the Swedish Gen: Fieldmarshall Gustavus horn was brought from Burghausen to Munchen, and was lodged in the palace of the Prince of Rechberg, which is called the ambassadors house, where he was tended upon by the court Officers and Pages sumptuously entertained, the next day following he was brought to the Duke to have audience, where not onely all the Counsellors and Officers but also the Magistrates of the city were to tend upon him in the Knights hall, and he was suffered to have his Sword on his side; after he had had audience the Marshall of the court Count Curtz took him along with him home, entertained him sumptuously: the third day being Saturday in the afternoon the said Custavus Horn was carried to Ingolstadt to remain there so long in the Castle, till they hear, that the King of Erance hath sent general John de Werth towards the river of Rhyne, to conclude there in one or other place, which the King of France himself shall appoint about the exchanging of both: the duchess herself and Duke Albrecht saw Gustavus Horn through secret holes.   

Norimberg the 2.12 of December.  
By closing up the letter wee receive avisoes, that the Swedish Gen. mayor Pfuel is risen again with his forces from Misnia, and gone for Bohemia, before his departure, he pressed great sums of money out of the Inhabitants; general Bannier wee hear now followeth him with the main Army with all speed.   

colen the 21 of Nov. the 1. of Decemb.  
The city of Friedberg after three dayes siege was surrendered unto the Imperialists. With the last letters from Antwerp they writ, that they have received news from spain, that the King of spain was not yet come to Saraguze, and that the Cataloniers re-iuforce themselves daily more and more, and that they had published a Manifesto, wherein they do declare themselves that they will live and die in their purpose, and whatsoever they have agreed upon with the King of France, they will maintain; they solicit more Canons, moneys and ships, they will pay the French troops themselves with their own money. Their Deputies have been with the Prince of Conde at Persenes, where Marshall de Schomberg was likewise present. The said Deputies brought likewise along with them money to leavy horsemen, three of the chiefest in Catalonia are expected at Paris to confirm the accord& to erect a free republic, whereby the King of spain looseth his best Sea havens and commerce with Italy.   

Arnheim the 23 of Nov. the 3. of Decem.  
The Imperialists under the command of Gen: mayor Lamboy, after that they had made above 100 Canon shots upon the Castle and made a great breach, the said city was surrendered unto them by composition, Kervendonck, Vdem, Vriesbergh and Wisem they have pillaged and forsaken again, onely Kervendonck they have strongly guarded, and in the pillaging they have likewise not spared the Nunnery, they have likewise mastered the Castle of Kalbeck, in the aforesaid siege before Sonsbeck, the Hessish in the castle defended themselves stoutly, and during that siege Lambey lost above 100 of his men, amongst which were 4 Constables, colonel Beck who was likewise slain before it is butted in the Nunnery. The city of Cleve is warned in to raise within the space of 24 houres 1400 Rixdallers for Lamboy. On Wednesday last Lamboyes troops mastered likewise after 7 Canon shots the city of Santin, and enlarge their quarters now in the country of Cleave. In Calca lie 2000 Hessish souldiers, under the command of colonel Rapenhuff, the commanded Hessish troops which is to succour those of Calcar in time of necessity, lie betwixt weasel, Rees, and the way up towards Boeckhold.   

From the bishopric of Munster, the 23 Novemb. the 3. of December.  
general Bannier is at this present rising with his army, which way he will take is not known. The Elector of colen offereth 3000 men to the city of Munster for their defence, but the Magistrates of the said city will not accept of it.   

An Extract of a Letter from Franchford the 29. of Novem. the 9. of Decemb.  
As for news wee have but little, since the Imperialists have taken Friedberg they attempted nothing else, but lie still hereabout this City, and ruinated the whole Country, for yesterday they took by force the little town of Pomes, which was guarded by this City, where they made quarter according to their own pleasure, but now the report goes, that they will go to their winter quarter all except 6 Regiments, which are to besiege Crentznach, in the dukedom of Wirttenberg, Palatinate, and Franconia the Imperialists and Davarians are to have their quarters, and the Spanish troops on the other side of the Rhyne, so that the poor Palatinate, and other Countries thereabouts will be utterly ruinated again. The Duke of Bavaria hath commanded Heidelberg and the whole Country to deliver up their accounts, what hath been contributed to the war since the year 1622. which amounteth to a mighty sum of money, and the said Duke of Bavaria brings it all into his own account at Ratisbone, to show thereby how many tons of gold the Palatinate hath cost, though the Palatinate paid the money itself, so that any one may easily see, what mind he hath to restore again the Palatinate, in the mean time the Spanyards use great cruelty in the Palatinate, insomuch that the poor subjects must give all what they have, and it is to be feared, that those of Heidelberg will have a hard winter. In the Dyere at Ratisbone the ambassadors of the imperial Cities have agreed to contribute great sums of money for the maintaining of the imperial Army, which is to cut their own throats.   

frankford the 23 of Nov. the 3. of Decemb.  
Yesterday the Castle at Friedberg was surrendered by composition to the Imperialists, and this day they are to march out with 7 pieces of Ordnance,& displayed colours; At this present Piccolominies Army is marching towards Franconia, the Artillery is transported the River of main near Steinheim.   

From the River of Rhyne the 24. of Nov. the 4. of Dec.  
The report goes very strong, that Gen: Bannier intends to march towards the bishopric of Paderborne and Munster, wherefore the imperial general mayor Wael on the other side of the River of Rhyne desireth a speedy succour. The 20.30. of Nov. Fieldmarshall Hatsfeld came to Bonne to the elector of colen, of the Regiments, which he was to bring along with him, we hear no talk. The Hessens lie enquartered throughout the whole Country of Bergk, the Hessish Lieutenant general Count of Eberstein, demands great contribution of the Countries of Gulick and Bergk.   

Amsterdam the 30. of Novemb. the 10. of Decemb.  
From Germany we have no other news, but that the 22 of Nov. the Castle at Friedberg was surrendered by composition to the Bavarian general Gleen, the Weymarish garrison in it marched out the 23. of Nov. about 8. of the clock in the morning with 7. pieces of Ordnance, displayed colours, bay and baggage, and withall what is allowed by the custom of war, and were conducted towards Ziegenhayn. The city of frankford was forced to build in all a bridge over the River of main for the imperial horsemen, which received order to lie not still in Franconia, but to march forward day and night towards Franconia, because it is certain, that general Bannier hath mustered his army at Minden,& the 8. Regiments of horse under the command of Gen: Maier Pfull being complete 3000. strong, whom other 1000. horsemen, together with a strong troope of foot followed, have relieved already Zwickaw, and have joined already about Egra with Gen: mayor Stelhans, who is likewise 8000. strong intending to make an invasion again into Bohemia, and to prevent the Imperialists, or to ruinated fully the imperial army by the continual marching, they writ of the foot forces, that they have but a small remnant left, and of the horsemen Col: Rosa in the last encounter hath defeated the chiefest, insomuch that by all appearance it will prove shortly a great alteration, and the Imperialists have hardly ever been in a poorer case then they are now, for Bannier, who hath got of the Duke of Luneburg above 6000. fresh horses, is likewise risen with the main body of his army, and as the report goes, is going towards the bishopric of Munster, and Paderborne to bring them fully under his devotion. From Silesia they confirm the overthrow which the Imperialists had near Hirshberg, and that they have saved very few of the foot forces. The Swedes have summoned a Dyere to be kept at Stetin in Pomerania, where unto all Swedish Governors and Commanders both of vpper and Lower Pomerania upon pain of losing their places and Offices are called to appear, they talk of very strange alterations, which they have in hand, they coin now Rixdallers, upon one side stands a Salvador Mundi with the Pomeranian arms, on th'other side the Queen of Sweden, they intend to place in Pomerania a 'vice Roy, which will be a dangerous aspect to the elector of Brandenburg; The Hessish army grows daily stronger and stronger, and enlargeth the quarters.   

Venice the 25. of Octob. the 4. of Novemb.  
From Constantinople is written, that the 1. of September, betwixt Friday& Saturday night a Iewes house happened on fire, and being the Jew was more busy to save his goods, then to quench the fire, the fire increased so much, that within the space of 14 or 15 houres time and less about 4000. houses were burned down, the Emperour of turkey himself in person, together with all the Veziers according to their custom came immediately likewise to the place, and gave great gifts to the Ianitsaries and Bastangis, which did great service in the quenching of the fire.   

From Lusatia the 11.21. of Novemb.  
It continueth yet, that the Swedish general mayor Stolhans, after that he had succoured and relieved the City of Hirshberg in Silesia, hath taken his garrison together with all the townsmen out of the said City, and afterwards forsaken the same, and from thence he took his way towards Buntzell, it is thought, that he will march from thence towards Wapden, the imperial army under the command of Gen: Goliz is following after him, and is passed already by Hayn, and gone towards Glogaw, insomuch that both Armies have already lain for divers dayes together within 3 leagues one of the other, what they will attempt one against the other, wee shall hear within few dayes.   

Weissenfell in Saxony the 15.25. of Novemb.  
After that the Swedish general mayor Pfuel with his commanded troops had passed at Naumburg the River of Saala, he took his way directly towards Zwickaw, which City, being the Saxon colonel Vugar, who lay before it not above 1500 strong had left the siege, and retired from thence towards Kemnitz, he relieved and victuall'd again, and yesterday many Swedish Officers came already from Zwickaw to Bernaw, Began and other places thereabouts demanding the contribution money, which they are yet behind. In Naumburg lies the Lieutenant colonel of Lieutenant general Torstensons Regiment with 300. dismounted horsemen, which City is to furnish them all with new and fresh horses, and pay besides unto them 30000 Rixdallers because in the passing by of general mayor Pfull, they shot and killed some of his horsemen, insomuch that the City of Naumburg and all other Cities in Misnia and saxony, are in a miserable condition, and a worse they have yet to fear, for general Bannier with his whole Army is to follow, because the Dukes of Brunswick and Luneburg will have their Countries cleared and suffer no enquarterings. The Saxon colonel Vngar, who lies now at Kemnitz, hath divers times skirmished with the Swedish troops, that very hot encounters passed betwixt them, general Maior Pfull lies with his troops yet betwixt Zwickaw and Altenburg on the River of Moldaw, and it is to be feared that they will likewise seek their quarters at grim, Eulenburg, and Luben, as also about Torgaw on the River of Elve.   

Erfurd the 21. of November, the 1. of December.  
general Bannier makes great preparations in the Country of Brunswick to rise from those parts with his Army, towards which end great store of Brread is baked,& a great number of Beefes killed and powdered, whetheras the report goes, he will march towards Duringen and Misnia, or into Westphalia, it is not known as yet, onely this is certain that his horsemen are bravely mounted again, for general Bannier got in the Country of Brunswick above 10000 horses, and hath now concluded an absolute league with the whole house of Brunswick and Luneburg. At this instant we receive avisoes, that general Bannier is coming hitherwards with his whole Army, Misnia and saxony are like to suffer much this Winter, if so be they do not quickly advance into Bohemia, general mayor Pfull with his troops lies yet about Naumburg, Zeitz, and other places thereabouts expecting general Bannier. The strong Fort of Lewenburg, after that it had been put hard to it with shooting and flinging into it granades and fire-balls, the imperial garrison in it came the 18.28, of this month to a composition, and some of the Luneburgish Regiments are marching already towards Brunswick, and divers other troops both of horse and foot coming from the dukedom of Mechelaburg, are passed the River of Elve, they are all marching towards Wolffenbuttle to block up the said City, in the mean time the imperial garrison in it makes likewise great preparations for its defence, because they have intercepted a letter written by the Swedish governor of Wismar, wherein he doth writ, that for the blocking up of Wolffenbuttle he is sending 200 men. The Letters from Hamborough bring no other news, but that Prince Mauritius brother to the Princes Elect our Palatine is expected there every hour to go from thence to general Bannier.   

Ratisbone the 25. of November, the 5. of December.  
The Emperours Brother Arch-Duke Leopold William together with general Piccolomini is expected here within three dayes, for whom lodgings are provided already, and the report goes as yet, that in the late encounter betwixt the Swedish general mayor Stollbant and the imperial general Goltz not far from Hirshberg in Silesia, the said Goltz himself was slain, and from Bohemia we are certified, that the Swedish troops under the command of general mayor Pfull straggle continually very strong towards the frontiers of Bohemia, and do great mischief with burning, and pilladging.   

From Silesia the 16.26. of November.  
The imperial Army lies betwixt Liguitz and Glogaw, and general mayor Stollhans with his Army lies again at Bentten to keep a watchful eye to the actions of the Imperialists, and by all appearance they will go by the ears together within few dayes, at Lemberg, Butzlaw, Goerlitz, and other places, yet Swedish garrisons, of their departure we hear nothing as yet.   

Leipzigk the 22 of November, the 2. of Decemb.  
The Swedish troops under the command of general mayor Pfull intend to stay a long time in these parts, to which end they ransack all Cities& places for many 1000 Rixdallers, put the whole Country under contribution, and those that refuse to pay it, they threaten to destroy with fire and sword, they are already agreed amongst themselves about the quarters, and Gen: mayor Pfuls order runs to provide quarters for 3. moneths, the principality and City of Altenburg are to pay unto them 30000 Rixdallers and besides the City must maintain yet 2 Regiments, the like are to do those of Begaw, grim, and other places, to which end, 40, and 50. and more horsemen in a company go to take possession of their quarters, to squease out of the Inhabitants the contribution money, as also many horses with their saddles and furniture, notwithstanding they are likewise in some fire, they lie now somewhat closer together, and general mayor Pfull himself lies yet in and about Roglitz, to keep a watchful eye to the Saxon Col: Vngar, who is continually abroad with strong parties, the report goes, that some imperial Regiments are to come out of Bohemia towards Kemnitz to succour the said Col: Vngar as also that the 2 Tawbish Regiments of horse are to come unto him from Silesia. Some few dayes ago went from hence some troops of horse against the Swedish quarters and returned hither again with rich booties.   

Callen the 22. of November, the 2. of December.  
Yesterday the remainder of the horsemen of the King of Denmarcks sons Regiment departed from hence, which are to be put under general mayor Lamboys troops, who intends now to take his Winter quarter in the Country of Gulick, as also some Regiments of Fieldmarshall Hatzfeld his forces, which are passed the River of Rhyne above Andernech.   

Paris the 12.22. of November.  
Our Armies are now all marching to their appointed Winter quarters, the Generals are yet with the Armies, onely duke de Channe is come hither into this City; The report goes; that Duke Charles of Lorraine departed from Brussels vpon a sudden with much discontent, and hath taken along with him his Lady Madam de Contaeroix, and is gone towards the River of Mosell, because the Pope intends to excommunicate her against his will.   

rouen the 14.24. of November.  
Letters from spain certify, that the Catalonians are still resolved to continue in their resolution in erecting a republic amongst themselves under the protection of the King of France, and to defend themselves as well as they can against the King of spain. At Barcellona is expected a great French Lord to treat with them in the name of his King.   

Koningsberg in Prussia the 14.24. of November.  
The elector of Brandenburg lies now very dangerously sick, insomuch, that most men doubt of his recovering. The States and peers cannot agree in the diet here, and they have as yet agreed vpon no point, the report goes also, that Arnheim lies very sick at Fishhausen, three leagues from hence.   

Dantzick the 15.25. of November.  
Few dayes ago arrived here colonel Bock, and divers other Officers with commission to leavy new forces, but where they will have their rendezvous is not known as yet, in these parts hardly will be permitted any to them. In Moscovia a new tumult ariseth, because by the instigation of the Emperour of turkey, the Tartars have made an invasion there, done great mischief, and afterwards departed again with a great booty.   

Vster in Hessen the 18.28. of Novemb.  
The Weymarish colonel Rosa, who was commanded towards the Wetteraw by the Duke of Longeville to reduce in order the new levied horsemen and the Regiment of Dragooners, which he did accordingly, and after that they had been mounted and brought in order, he would not suffer them to lie idle, as divers encounters testify; For whereas the imperial army begun then to approach into those parts, and the said colonel Rosa for want of forage durst not venture to stay in Friedberg, wherefore according to his order which he received from the Duke of Longeville, he retired towards Ziegenhayn, where he put himself in posture, and from thence sent word to the aforesaid Duke of Longeville of his necessity, who with all speed gave order to the old Regiment of colonel Rosa to join with him, and assoon as it was done, the said colonel Rosa rose from thence, and surprised yet the same night betwixt 11. and 12. of the clock the Lockish Regiment of Croats and the Rablanders Regiment of Dragoniers within an houres going from the Headquarter, and dispersed both Regiments, obtained divers standards, and fired their quarter. And albeit the imperial Gen: Maior Breda with 24. Squadrons, spared no pains and hast to be revenged of him, but pursued after Col: Rosa, and met with him about Ziegenhayn, notwithstanding Rosa had good success again in the very beginning, and forced immediately the Avantguard consisting of 3. Squadrons to retire in a great confusion, and withall compelled Gen: Maior Breda to give over, and to lie so long at Newkerck till more foot forces and Artillery might come unto him, but being 800. fresh commanded horsemen were sens to Rosa to succour him, he would not suffer them to lie there, but marched thitherwards with his 16. Squadrons, and assaulted general mayor Breda in his quarter, and totally routed and dispersed his troops, in which encounter above 800. were slain upon the place on the imperial side, and on Rosa's side about 200. slain and wounded, and the rest of the Imperialists retired to the Imperial army, which was then marching towards Franconia, besides 500. which were taken prisoners besides the Officers, the list whereof you had in the former coranto.   

frankford the 1.11. of Decemb.  
After the Weymarish Col: Rosa had played his part bravely in divers encounters, which he entertained with the Imperialists, especially in that against Gen: Maior Breda, whose forces he totally routed and defeated, and Breda himself was slain, he would not loose much time and let his men lie idle, but presently looked out an occasion for another encounter, and yesterday with 3000. horsemen& a 1000: Dragoniers lighted unawares upon the imperial Col: gall his Regiment, which he totally routed and defeated again, the Count of Galls Sericant Malor was killed with a shot, and the Count himself was shot through one of his arms and taken prisoner, and Col: Rosa obtained 10. standards and all the baggage not only of this but also of Lamboys and another Regiment, the Lamboyish Regiment consisting of 9. Companies in all but 250. horsemen strong, and 5 other companies consisting of 140 horsemen fled hither to this City, unto which the Magistrates of this city granted free passage through the city to pass the main and to go to th'other side, else they likewise all have been cut in pieces, because Col: Rosa pursued close after them& chased them to the very gates of this city, who takes it very ill that our Magistrates granted them passage through the city, and we fear, that he will be revenged of it, this loss hath caused a great confusion and terror amongst the Imperialists, this encounter happened about the little City of Pomes an houres going from hence, in which encounter Col: Rosa obtained above 400. horses, and if so be he had come somewhat sooner, he would have lighted upon 40 other Regiments, which had gone a little before his coming towards Ashaffenburg, this day the Weymarish and French appeared with strong parties hard by this City, what opposition the Bavarian Gen: Gleen, who hath the command now over the army in the absence of the Arch-Duke Leopold William and Piccolomini, which are gone to Ratisbone, will make against them, time will show.   

Ratisbone the 2.12. of Decemb.  
Being the Swedish general Banniers intent is to march again towards Bohemia, the Imperialists are consulting how to prevent him, to which end divers Regiments are already sent towards Bohemia to keep a watchful eye to their enemies actions, and divers other imperial Regiments have order to follow those that are gone already,& the general opinion is, that being Gen: Bannier hath moved from his quarters, the imperial Regiments will not have leisure to go to their assigned winter quarters, but be sent all towards Bohemia, to which end divers Regiments, which were marching already to their Winterquarters, are commanded back again.   

Ratisbone the 2.12. of December.  
The report goes, that the Turkes have made an invasion again into Hungary, and done great mischief with pillaging and burning, and carried away prisoners some 1000. Christians.  
The States and peers treat here yet of the maintenance of the imperial army, the Emperour hath demanded of them 1500000. Rixdallers to be paid yet before Christmas, many are of opinion, that they will gratify the Emperour herein as much as possibly they can, if they may know first, whether the armies shall be left together or be divided, It is certain, that the Swedish Fieldmarshall Gustavus Horn shall be exchanged for the imperial Gen: John de Werth.   

Norimberg the 20.30. of November.  
The Leipzigker post hath now stayed 2 dayes longer away, then it used to do, which make us absolutely believe that general Bannier is marching with his whole Army towards Saxony, and that he will strive to pass the River of Elve to join with Generrll mayor Stollhans, and so to march again into Bohemia, whereby he will make a great diversion amongst the Imperialists.   

Brunswick the 27. of Novemb. the 7. of Decemb.  
It is certain, that the Fort of Lewenburg is surrendered unto the Duke of Luneburg, and this day many Luneburgish and Swedish troops arrived about Wolffenbutle to block up the said City. The 14.24. of Nov. Landgrave Christian of Hessen departed out of this world at Buckenberg, and the next day after the Count of Shaumburg. general Bannier is now marching forward towards Misnia and Bohemia.   

From the River of Rhyne the 28. of Novem. the 8. of December.  
That the Swedish general mayor Pfull hath relieved the City of Zwickaw and forced the Saxons to retire into Kemnitz, is confirmed from all places, he lies now with his forces about Zeitz, Gera, and Naumburg, From Berlin they writ, that the Swedish Gen: Maior Stollhans hath sent his forces to their Winterquarters, his head quarter is at Beutten, and the Jmperialists have their head quarter at Great Glogaw. Every one doth highly wonder at, that the Weymarish have so quickly surrendered the Castle at Friedberg, if they had maintained that place but 4. dayes longer, the Imperialists would have been forced to leave that siege for want of clothes and shoes: The Imperialists lie now round about frankford, and mount themselves as well as they can, yet the most part of their forces is gone towards Franconia. Yesterday Gen: Maior Lamboy came to colen, to confer by word of mouth with Fieldmarshall Hatzfeld, some troops of the said Hatzfeld, his forces are come into the jurisdiction of colen, which City provides them with stockings, shoes and bootes, they shall be enquartered in the Country of Gulick, Lamboy is to go with his troops towards the Maes and Eyffell to enquarter them there.   

antwerp the 29. of Novem. the 9. of December.  
From Dunkerck of the 4 of this month new style is written, that 8. of their ships are come in there very much battered with divers dead and wounded men, which have fought against 7 Sealand men of war. They certify also, that the Dunkerck Fregats have taken vpon the coasts of England, two ships coming from Caracou with salt, hides, and Tobacco, and another prise with hides, from which they have brought 19. prisoners to Dunkerck, and the prizes they expect there every day.  
From milan they writ, that Prince Thomas of Savoy is yet at Invrea, the Spaniards offer to him great sums of money to remain constant to the crown of spain. The 'vice Roy of Naples hath remitted to Marquis de Leganes 150000 Crownes, and is resolved to raise 12000 foot and 2000 horse for the continuation of the war the next Spring, which shall be sent into the dukedom of milan, in the mean time the Frenchare masters in the field, and do great mischief about Vercelly.  
From Barcellona is written, that a free commerce betwixt the French and Catalonians is published there, and they trade openly into languedoc and Provenze. The duke d'Aloy was come with 6000 French foot and 1500 horse into the dukedom of Rosigliano, and with the help of the Catalonians they have entertained divers skirmishes with the Spaniards betwixt Salze and Perpignano, which continued for divers houres, at last the French became masters, and marched towards Fortoza, to oppose the Spaniards, which intend to make an invasion there. The 2. of November the King of spain was gone in person to Saraguza to view his Army there.   

Hamborough the 28. of November, the 8. of Decem.  
From Leipzigk is written, that the Swedes demand 30000 Rixdallers of the City of Naumburg for a ransom, threatening, that if so be they do refuse it, they will burn down their Gates, they labout very hard to lay again a bridge over the River of Vnstrut.  
From all places is confirmed, that general Bannier hath in hand a great march, to which end he hath caused a great store of Bread to be baked, many Beefes to be killed and powdered, questionless he will march towards Misnia, Duringen, and Bohemia.   

Bergen op Zohm the 30. of Novem. the 10. of Decem.  
Th' other day 23. musketeers came from liar into the Village of Merxem near antwerp, where they were surprised by 11. of our horsemen, having about thē 2 Trumpeters, which took 15. of them prisoners, the Spaniards thought, that being the Trumpeters blew continually the Alarum, another great troupe was at hand, and therefore yielded themselves willingly prisoners. near Brussell in the Sunninger forest a Spanish Paymaster having about him a great sum of money was robbed and pilladged by the King of Spaines own souldiers, and all the money taken from him.   

Arnhem the 1.11. of Decem.  
The Imperialists have now taken all Castles from the River of Maes, as far as the River of Rhyne, and guarded them, in the Castle at Goch lie 80, souldiers: The Castles of lo, Driesberg, Wessem and Alphen are likewise put full of souldiers: The City of Lenep vpon the request of the Duke of Neuburg, the Hessens have forsaken, onely Ratverwald they fortify still more and more.   

Amsterdam the 5.15. of December.  
The report goes here, that a Marriage shall be concluded betwixt the son of his Highnesse the Prince of orange and the daughter of his majesty the King of great britain.   

Another of the 6.16. of Decem.  
Our men of part 9. in number, we hear, have been fighting with 8. Dunkerck men of war, they have battered one another soundly, some say; that the Dunkerckers are come home, others say, that they are still pursued after in the Sea by our men of war.  
The ship called the Hope, belonging to the West-India Company coming from Fernambouck, which was expected here many dayes, and many feared, that it was cast away, is safely arrived here this week.  
The ship Great Horn and the famed coming likewise from Brazill lie in the Harbour at plymouth, and the ship called the Salt Hill in Valmouth, some of our men of war are gone thitherwards to conduct them home together with the French Fleet.  
The last letters from Venice bring news, that a great tumult and vproare is in turkey, and that the janissaries have already burned down many hundred houses.  
From Rotterdam with the last Letters they writ, that they are making ready there the ships for 3. Holland ambassadors, as namely the Lord Brederode, Aertsen, and Beveren, to come for England to treat about the Marriage.  
From Paris they writ, that the Catalonians have sent six Hostages to Paris, and that the King of France his Army hath now fully joined with the Catalonians, they writ also from thence, that Prince Thomas of Savoy hath now agreed with the duchess of Savoy, and takes now the King of France his part against the King of spain, and that by his means, the French have taken already from the Spaniards, the strong Castle of Asti.  
Ships that came from lisbon bring now certain news, that the Portugalls being desired by the King of spain to raise some forces against the Catalonians, and having brought together an Army of 20000 men, are now likewise in rebellion against the King of spain, and will be no more under his Subjection and Yoke, they have chosen and crwoned already the Duke of Breganza being of royal blood to bee their King, which was done the fift of December new style, the report goes also that those of Arragon are about it to do the like.   

From Besiers the 21. of Nov. the 1. of Decemb.  
The Lord of Henugman, master of the Camp, is chosen by the King of France, Field-marshall of the Army, which the said King hath sent to succour them of Catalonia: and the 14.24. of Novemb. he went to receive the hostages of Catalonia, which gloried much of the strength of their country, and the great resolution which they have taken against the crown of spain.   

lion the 22. of Nov. the 2. of Decemb.  
The Catalonians make preparations of 36 regiments of foot, and 3000 horse, to oppose the King of spain, whose army is arrived at Saragosa. The Prince of Conde hath order from the King of France, to join unto the Catalonians his 6000. foot, and 1500. horse, with 12 pieces of ordnance, six ships, and 200000 crownes in money, which are lent them. The King of France is resolved likewise not to enter into any treaty of peace with the German Emperour, unless the Elector of trier be first restored.   

Gluckstat Novemb. 23. Decemb. 3.  
After that the Count Otto of Schamburg was departed out of this life at Buckenburg without heir, the Count of Pentz went from hence the 18.28. of Novemb. with some forces, and certain pieces of ordnance, to take in possession the county of Pinnenberg, in the name of the King of Denmark, and to go from thence further over the river of Elve, and to make himself master of the passages in the bishopric of Bremen, and in the county of Oldenburg, lest the Swedes, as they purpose, should there take their winter quarters. The widow Queen of Sweden is yet in Denmark, how long she will continue there is not known.   

Goerlitz in Lusatia Novemb. 24. Decemb. 4.  
The Swedish garrisons at Buntzel, and here, lie yet still; of their departure is no hope as yet: and the report goes also, that the Swedish general, mayor Stollhans is broken up from Beuten, with the most part of his horse, and gone towards Berlin, to ransom the country thereabouts.   

Freyberg in Saxony Nov. 24. Decemb. 4.  
The Saxon troops, which under the command of colonel Vugar, lay before Qwickaw, are put into garrison, some into Kemnitz, some into Pirna, some into great Hayn, and some stayed here in this city. Yesterday lieutenant colonel Stritzky passed through this city with five companies of Dragoniers, taking his way towards Magdeburg, with the rest of the troops. colonel Vngar hath taken his quarter in Oshatz, from whence he commands daily his parties downward towards the river of Mulda, which take up here and there the Swedish safeguards. Some are of opinion that colonel Vngar will command some troops of Dragoniers from Oshatz, towards Eulenburg, to maintain that passage over the river of Mulda; mean time the Swedish general, mayor Pfuel hath his head quarter at Bernaw, and his troops in the next neighbouring villages, and in the Cities along the river of Mulda; they ransack all places for many thousand Rixdallers; and besides, burn down many places, so that nothing is heard but of fire and sword: they take away all the cattels and horses, and use the inhabitants very ill.   

milan Nov. 25. Decemb. 5.  
On Friday last our governor Marquis de Leganes, together with the cardinal Trivultio, came hither from Pavia; where, upon Sunday following, the French Treasurer Monsieur de Argenten was fetched from the Castle to the Governours table, and set again at liberty. On the other side, the French at Cazall have likewise set at liberty 24 Spanish officers, amongst which are two Captaines, and 11 ensigns, and 50 common souldiers; but when they thought to go upon the river of Poe, towards Valenza, they fell near Breme, upon a rock, which made the ship fly in pieces, and all the souldiers( except two, which saved themselves by swimming) were drowned. The French have exceedingly fortified Monte Chiaro, and S. Damiano near Altea, and they have likewise mastered Tune, which lies not far from Asti, whereby they can the better victual the city of Cazall, and by that means they can cut off the passage from Asti and Villa nova.  
In the diet at Chur, they have granted the King of Spain to take up of that nation, a regiment of foot for the dukedom of milan.   

Berlin Novemb. 26. Decemb. 6.  
The Swedish general mayor Stollhans, hath been with some regiments at Crossen, which are now marched upwards again. A troop of horse of colonel Goldackers regiment, went from Spandaw towards Swede, where they took prisoners some Swedish souldiers: the rest of our horse and foot, which lay at Stendel and Werben, is sent for back again.   

Leipzig Novemb. 28. Decemb. 8.  
The Swedish general, mayor Pfuel, hath hitherto had his quarter at Borna, three leagues from hence, and there is no hope that he will depart from thence as yet: yesterday in the afternoon the most part of his horsemen arrived in the neighbouring villages in the way towards Altemburg, grim, Eulenburg and Wortzen, from whence they have driven away all the cattels and horses: yesterday in the afternoon, and this forenoon, some of them came so nigh to this city, that wee were fain to play with our Canons against them from the city walls, and from the castle. Our horsemen which lie here in the suburbs, together with some shoemakers, went into the field, and entertained a skirmish with them; in which divers were slain on both sides, and some taken prisoners. Some of the Swedish troops went in the mean time towards Eulenburg, to ransack that city in like manner for some 1000. Rixdallers: they carry a great baggage with them.   

Leipzig Novemb. 29. Decemb. 9.  
The Swedish general, mayor Pfuel, hath his head quarter yet at Borna three leagues from hence, yesterday he arrived with 7. regiments consisting of 3000. horsemen, within half an hours going from hence, and thereupon he commanded immediately abroad divers squadrons, which went towards Sletwitz, and the next neighbouring places, pillaged all villages, driven away above 4000. horse and Cattles, that this Country will now totally be undone and ruinated, and it is to be feared that general Bannier will likewise come hither with his whole army. We hear as yet of no succour at all, the Saxon troops under the command of colonel Vngar are put here and there into the Cities: this day our horsemen skirmished with 4. strong Swedish squadrons hard by this City, and we were forced to play with our Canons amongst them: from Silesia they writ, that general mayor Stolhans hath commanded his horsemen from Beuten towards Berlin to burn and spoil the Countries thereabouts.   

colen the 30. of Novemb. the 10. of Decemb.  
The troope of the imperial Field-marshall Hatzfeld, and general mayor Lamboy, are taking now their winterquarters in the Country of Gulick, albeit the said general mayor Lamboy, hath received order from Arch Duke Leopold William to go towards the bishopric of trier, and to take his winterquarter there, mean time in Holland they consult daily about the continuation of war, in which Country 4000. horsemen are to be levied for the King of France.   

Altenburg in Saxony. the 1.11. of Decemb.  
Here in this City lies a Swedish lieutenant with 20. horsemen for a safeguard; of their departure there is no appearance as yet, because mayor Pfuel lies still at Bernaw. The City of Qwickaw the Swedes provide with all manner necessaries, in which City command yet colonel Shleile and Behr.   

grim in saxony, the 30. of Nov. the 10. of Dec.  
This day were carried from hence 7. wagons laden with provision to Borna, where the Swedish general mayor Pfuel lies yet, with them went along 10. horsemen of colonel Duwalts regiment, which hitherto lay here for a safeguard, onely the captain stayed here with two horsemen more; and the report goes, that he stays for money, which is to be raised yet. The report goes also, that general mayor Pfuel will keep to morrow his randevouze about Borna, whither he will go from thence, we shall hear by the next. Some few dayes ago, when the Swedes came very strong towards Leipzigk, they sent also a party towards Eulenburg, where they caused the bridge over the river of Mulda to be thrown off on this side of the city, and the contribution money to be received; and that they might do this the safer, they went very strong towards Leipzigk, to keep in there the Saxon garrison. The Saxon colonel Vngar lies yet at Leipzigk, whose parties come daily hitherwards: the other day they took prisoner a Swedish Standard-bearer, together with 6. horsemen, which were coming hitherwards with 150. Rixdallers, contribution money, which the aforesaid captain had sent hither to fetch the money from thence. In the Castle at Rochlitz lies colonel Bruun with his Dragoniers. The Castle at Colditz the Swedes have likewise fortified, in which lies a captain of horse with forty or fifty horsemen.   

Zeitz in saxony, the 1.11. of Dec.  
From Duringen we are certified, that the Swedish army was to have his headquarter this day at Erfurd: some are of opinion, that they will go towards D●ssaw, and the river of Elve, to join there with general mayor Stollhans, and to hinder and stop there the passage upon the rivet of Elve, towards Magdeburg, and those parts. Some writ, that the left wing of the said army is marching towards Hall, the right wing towards Eysenberg, and the main body towards Naumburg. Last night, two expresses, coming from general Bannier, passed through this city, and went towards Borna, to general mayor Pfuel, which give out, that within few dayes we should have the whole Swedish army in this Country.   

Lipstat the 2.12. of Dec.  
The report goes here, that the Imperialists, which lie enquartered in the County of Gulick; because general Bannier is risen from his quarters, are likewise risen from thence, and to morrow their horse is to follow them, which will give a great ease to the country. Our general, the Count of Eberstein, draws likewise his forces together to dislodge, in like manner, from his quarters, within few dayes; to which end, he hath sent for some 1000. men more to come unto him from East Friezeland: most men are of opinion, that he will pass the river of Rhine, and go towards the Country of Cleave, to look out there good winter quarters for his Army.   

Leipzigk the 2.12. of Dec.  
The Swedish general mayor Pfuel lies yet at Borna, and his Regiments thereabouts, and ruinated the whole country, and worse is yet to be feared, because news come from all parts, that general Bannier is likewise coming hitherwards, and arrived at Erfurd; his intent is, to march towards the river of Saala and Elve. Some say, and fear that he aims at this city, because he bringeth many fireworks along with him: here in this city commandeth yet the Saxon general Commissary Shleinits: and for a garrison, lies here his regiment of foot reasonable strong, together with a Company of horse, and some few Dragoniers.   

Ratisbone 2.12. of Dec.  
Archduke Leopold William, and general Piccolomini are expected here within few dayes: Lodgings are likewise provided for the duchess of Bavaria, which will be here about candlemas day. In the imperial counsel here, they have further treated upon nothing else, but about the winter quarters for the imperial Army; but with the next sessions they will take in hand again the general treaty. Being the Turkes have made again an incursion into Hungary, and done great harm with burning and carrying away captive many Christians: wherefore and extraordinary ambassador shall be sent to him, who is to depart from hence this day.   

Frankford Decemb. 3.13.  
The Weymerian Colonel Rosa having recevied certain intelligence, that the city of Friedberg was surrendered unto the Imperialists, marched in all hast with a thousand horsemen, and some troops of Dragoniers, towards the river of main, leaving behind him the rest of his troops at Hungen, with all the baggage, with an intent to surprise young Lamboys regiment lying at Hogsstate; and in his march he met with the Weymarish garrison, which under the command of colonel Latomo, had marched out of Friedberg, which he joined to his troops: but betwixt Bergen and Selbach he lighted upon the imperial colonel Count of gull, having about him two regiments, and there being at that time fallen a very thick mist, they came one upon another afore they were ware on't; wherefore the said Count of gull asked, what forces they were: the Weymarish presently  told him what they were; whereupon the said Count of gull gave immediately fire at them, and pressed very vehemently upon them, thinking to disperse them presently; but the Weymarish gave him such entertainment, that he was forced to retire: whereupon the said Rosa assaulted him with his troops on all sides, so that he was forced to break his battle array in a great confusion, the said Count of gull himself was wounded, and together with many other high officers taken prisoners, his Sergeant mayor Brentsen, a stout soldier, with many other officers, was slain upon the place: and of those two regiments above a thousand horsemen were ruinated, though the said Rosa obtained but six Standards, because one regiment consisting of Dragoniers, had not colours: he got also all the baggage of four other regiments, together with the coach of the Count of gull, and his silver wagon, for which silver wagon the said Count of gull hath offered 60000 Rix dallers, because he had upon the same many costly jewels. The booty, which is extraordinary great, is carried to Ziegenhayn, onely many wagons were left in the field, which are carried away by the Boores. This over-throw caused such a terror amongst other imperial regiments, that the Magistrates of this city were fain to grant passage to Lamboys, and two other regiments to march through this city to the other side of the river of main, else they would have sped no better then the Count of gull did. In a word, the terror is so great amongst the Imperialists, that not one soldier stayed on this side of the river of main. The Duke of Longueville is now taking his quarter in those places which the Imperialists have forsaken. Don Gonsago remaines with some imperial regiments, on the river of Rhyne.   

colen Decemb. 3.13.  
The imperial general, mayor Lamboy, after he had made seven Canon shot against the town Santen, hath taken the same, and takes now his quarter in the country of Cleave: the city of Cleave he forced to pay unto him within the space of 24 houres, 1400 Rix dallers. In Calckar lie yet 2000 Hessish souldiers, under the command of colonel Rapenhufft. The commanded Hessish troops which should succour those in Calckar, in case of necessity, lie now betwixt Wesell and Rees. Marquis de lead hath received order from the cardinal Infant, to assist in like manner general mayor Lamboy in case of necssity, no question but both parties will visit one another in their winter quarters.   

Duringen the 4.14. of Decemb.  
Yesterday about evening one of general Banniers Pages came to Erfurd, who certifies, that the Army is arrived about Northausen, and that last night general Bannier in person stayed at Langen Saltza, and that this day he would come to Erfurd; which way he will take from thence, and how long he will stay there, we shall hear in time. Some of general mayor Pfuls troops have driven away divers horses and Cattles out of the Suburbs at Leipzigk.   

frankford the 4.14. of Decemb.  
colonel Rosa hath brought the imperial colonel gull, whom he took lately prisoner, into the Castle of Braunfels, and is gone again upon an entrprise with a strong party: the report goes, that the Waymarish, Luncburgish, and Hessish Armies shall be enquartered hereabouts, and the head-quarter shall be at Marpurg, which questionless will daily visit the imperialists in their quarters in Franconia. The imperial head quarter shall be at Heylbrun, the Bavarian at Dunkelspiel, the Artillery shall stand at Nordlingen. Piccolomini shall have his quarter at Winsheim, and Gleen at Wartzburg.   

Erfurd the 5.15 of Decemb.  
The City of Wolfenbuttle is now blockd up by six Luneburgish regiments, which expect more forces to join with them, the besieged shoot fiercely out of the City, and have sallied out already divers times, and done great harm.  
The King of denmark after the deccease of the Count Shaumburg took presently possession, Binnenberg and other places are already sworn unto himn, which those of Hamborough do not well like. In Swedland is arrived the young Count of Oldenburgs ambassador, who presented unto the young queen a faire coach with six horses. At this instant general Bannier arrives here in this City, who is to stay here some few dayes, and his Army is arrived about Hornungen and Northausen, whereof three regiments have besieged the Castle of Heldrungen, unto which are sent from hence some pieces of Ordnance, and mortar pieces to assault the same by force, and being the Weymarish Army stayed behind, it is thought that Bannier with his Army will take his winterquarter in Misnia and Duringen.   

From the River of Rhyne the 5.15. of Decemb.  
The imperial Field-marshall Hatzfeld and general mayor Lamboy are yet at colen, they have now agreed amongst themselves about the winter-quarters: Lamboy with his troops shall remain so long in the country of Gulick, till the quarters in the bishopric of trier are appointed for his troops. A Hessish party of Ralverwald hath surprised in the wood near Mullem an imperial party, slay some of the imperialists, and took 30. prisoners. The Sconce of Hesendam is surrendered into the Duke of Luneburg. The Hessish governor in Ralverwald hath by a stratagem the castle of Huckeswagen, which he guarded with 80. fire-logs, yet the 6. of this month new style, he forsook it again, demolishing all the fortifications, and all what he liked he brought along with him into Ralverwald to fortify the said city the more.   

Hamborough the 5.15. of Decemb.  
The Swedish troops under the commands of general mayor Pfuel have taken their quarters in Misnia: as namely in the cities of Colditz, Rochlitz, Doblen, Milweyda, Altenburg, Borna, Pegan, grim, and other places, from whence they have victualled again the city of Qwickaw; general Bannier is likewise to go thitherwards with his whole Army.  
At Crackan and other places in Poland, great forces are levied for the Emperour to form: an Army; their rendezvous shall be in Prussia to go against the next spring towards Pomerania. At this instant we received advice that the city of Leipzigk is begird by the Swedes, and that general Bannier is gone thitherwards with his whole Army.   

Mastricht the 5.15. of Decemb.  
The Hessish troops domineer in the country of Liege as they please; they have take prisoners some townsmen of weasel, and other places, as also the bailiff of Liege, Gastet and other places, which they forced to pay a great reansome. The Hessens come daily in and out. The 1.11. of this month another party of 50. men went abroad again, wherefore all the inhabitants throughout the whole country of Liege are mustered with order to give quarter to no Hessish soldier, but to knock them down as many as they meet withall.   

Antwerp the 6.16. of Decemb.  
From Artoys is written that the French have been very strong abroad in the said country, and thought to surprise at Francy the regiment of Crabats, but they failed of it. Into Arras are come 30. companies of French horse more, their intent is to bring the country Hennault, Artoys, and Flanders under contribution. At Brussel is arrived an extraordinary Spanish ambassador, who relates that a great sum of money is following him.   

Bergenopzoom the 6.16. of Decemb.  
By order of his Highnesse the Prince of Orange, all companies must be complete against the first day of March. Every where in the Spanish garrisons money is very scarce; the cardinal infant hath given order to the counsel of Braband to raise moneys amongst particular men, the Merchants of Antwerp alone must raise 300000. gilders.   

Frankford the 8.18. of Decemb.  
After that the imperial Army was gone over the River of main towards the country of Wirttenberg, Swaben and Franconia into their winterquarter, colonel Rosa returned likewise with his troops towards Cassel and Ziegenhaine, and the report goes that a great sum of money is remitted again from France to the Duke of Longueville.   

Antwerp the 8.18. of Decemb.  
Seeing there is great poverty and misery in Braband and Flanders amongst the cannoners, who have received in a long time no pay, that they are forced to beg from house to house, and to steal and rob, therfore the Magistrates of Antwerp have published that all souldiers which are begging in the streets should be apprehended and imprisoned, and feed for a whole month with nothing else but water and bread, which make us fear every where, that it will cause a mutiny amongst the souldiers, yea some city which are burdened with garrisons, are afraid, that their houses shall be pillaged because of bad payment.   

Ratisbone Decem. 9.19.  
The electors Princes, and Peers, have hitherto not agreed as yet about the sum of money, which the Emperour demands to be paid within the space of 5. monthes, they pretend still, that they are not able to raise such a sum of money: The electoral, and Princely voices, and vote, run in general that way, that the commanders which are maintained here are there with great charges, shall be cashiered.   

Amsterdam Decem. 12.22.  
This week arrived in the Texel, and in the Maase, a great number of ships, which came from France, and our admiral Tromp with a squadron of his fleet hath conducted them home.  
From Antwerp they writ, that the King of spain hath remitted 4. millions towards the low countries, and two for Germany: one of our patties consisting of 50. horsemen hath enquartered about the Grave with 85. Spanish musketeers of the garrison of Stevenswerth, which our men defeated, and slay them all saving 9. which had quarter.  
It is reported, that the day of pacification here before appointed, to be kept at colen, shall go on, and it is certain, that the Emperour hath nominatad already, the Bishop of Wurtsburg, to be there in the Emperours name.  
Duke Charles of Lorraine, hath enquartered his forces, in the bishopric of Trier, and in the Country of Luxenburg; the Captaines every where are strictly charged, and commanded, to make their companies complete with all speed.  
From Paris they writ, that the hostages of Catalonia as namely, men of the chiefest of the Country are arrived there.   

Lignitz the 1.11. of Decem.  
The Swedish general mayor Stolhans, lies with his Army yet at Beutten, and the imperial general Coliz, at great Rotzen: the other day an imperial party, surprised a Swedish party, slay some, and took some prisoners: the Swedes report, that their general is resolved to fight with the imperialists for the winter quarters, if they can meet together in the open field, then may fall great blows betwixt them.   

Drunswick the 1.11. Decem.  
The blocking up of Wolfenbuttle goes on, to which end, the Weymarish Army is likewise marching forward to assist the Luneburg, and Brunswick troops, general Bannier is now gone with his Army for Misnia, and Bohemia, which cause the great terror, and fear, amongst the inhabitants in those pars.   

milan Decem. 2.12.  
In all these countries great forces are levied, that as is said, the Spanish Army may be twice as strong, as it hath been last summer. On Saturday last, the Spanish Treasurer Count of Sangia, departed here out of this life, and on Sunday following, the Venetian ambassador Nicolas Sagredo went through this City, for spain. The French in piedmont, enlarge their quarters, as far as Cuneo; wherefore the cardinal of Savoy, hath sent thither from Nizza, a Regiment of swissers, to secure the same place: It is reported, that an agreement is concluded, betwixt the Princes, and the duchess of Savoy.   

Madeburg Decem. 2.12.  
The 26. of November, general Bannier kept his randevouze at Enbeck, and it is said, that he carrieth along with him upon wagons, above 200. small boats, each of them can contain no more but 4. persons, it seemeth, that he hath some special enterprise in hand; a flying report goes also, that he aims at Tergaw, Wittenberg, and this City of Magdeburg, to surprise them unawares.   

Lower Saxony Decem. 2.12.  
After that the Forts of Luneburg, Shladen, and Hessenthamb, had been surrendered unto the Luneburgish forces, they begun to block up the city of Wolfenbuttle, with 6. Regiments, and they expect before it, more Swedish forces, as also some Regiments of the Weymarish Army; they make all manner of preparations, to force the besieged with fire works to a composition; in the mean time, the besieged shot fiercely out of the city, and sally continually forth, and do great harm amongst the Luneburgist forces: It is confirmed, that the young Count of Schaumburg is deceased, and that the King of denmark hath given order to the Count of Pentz to take possession, and to guard with some companies, the Fort of Pinnenberg: In Dantzick are arrived colonel boat, Cracaw, Apffelman, Mitzlaff, and others with many officers, to levy new forces, which are to have their randevouze in Pomerania.   

Narbone Decem. 2.12.  
Some few daies ago, Monsieur de St. Aunes came out of Perpignano with some troops of that garrison, and burned down the Castle de la tower, near Ostagel: the 16.26. of Nove. 2 Regiment of Espinan, marched into the Country of Illa, to go from thence toward Barcellona, and within few daies, 5. other Regiments are to follow, which must make up 7500. foot: The Cataloniers will have every Regiment to be 1500. strong, captain they will pay 60. Barceloneser pounds a month, unto the lieutenant 40. to the Ancient 20. and to every Sergeant 16. The Galleys. which have been upon the cost of Catalonia, have landed at Coliourre, 800. fresh souldiers, which are put into the Castles at Perpignano, and Salze.   

Naumburg Decem. 3.13.  
The coming of general Bannier with his Army hitherwards causeth great fear in these parts amongst the inhabitants, because it is confirmed from divers parts, that he intends to march towards the River of Saala, and Elve, the cavallerie is marching towards Hall, and the foot hitherwards, and that the other day Bannier arrived in person at Erfurd.   

Eulinburg Decemb. 3.13.  
About thirty or forty Swedish Dragoniers have straggled towards meisen and Dresden, where they have fired divers villages: in their returned towards Borna, they have been invitoned by the Saxon colonel Vngar, and all taken prisoners, who sent them to Dresden. The report goes, that colonel Vngar is to take his winter quarter on the other side of the river of Elve in Lusatia.   

Leipzick Decemb. 5.15.  
From Borna is written, that yesterday morning the Swedish general mayor Pfuel, rose from thence with a strong party, and went towards Colditz, and doubtlesser from thence he will go towards Oshats to attempt something against colonel Vngar, because his Dragoniers took along with them from Borna many axes; but his baggage was carried yesterday from Borna towards Zeitz: they driven also along much cattle, which they intend to drive towards Naumburg, and from thence towards Erfurd. Yesterday colonel Dubalds, whose regiment came to grim, and a party thereof went immediately from thence towards Eylenburg. A party of Gustavus horns regiment, which lies at Weissenfelt, hath been last night in the suburbs of Lutzen, where they burned down some houses: they threaten to fire the whole city, if they do not come and bring money; they demand of the said city 12000 Rix dallars: not far from thence they have likewise fired the villages of Gerau and Roeckeln. At Pegaw lies the young Landgrave of Hessens regiment, and colonel Braun with his Dragoniers, lies in the castle of Rochlitz.   

Another from Leiprick the 5.15. of Decemb.  
The Swedish General, mayor Pfuel, is gone with 6 regiments towards Zeits: from thence they say he intends to go towards Gera, and so on into Voitland, to attempt something against the Imperialists: and because it is assured that general Bannier is coming hitherwards with the whole Army, into Misnia, it is feared he will attempt something against this city: he carried along with him a great number of small boats, upon wagons, which makes some think, that he will make an attempt upon one or other place on the river of Elve. Some of general mayor Pfuels regiments lie yet within three or four leagues of this city, and ransack the whole country for great sums of money, threatening withall, that they will fire and burn down all the towns that refuse to pay the demanded contribution. All former invasions of the Swedes have not been so terrible to this country, as this now is made by general mayor Pfuel: and besides, the cities that are almost totally ruinated, must provide twenty or thirty or more horses, to mount again the dismounted horsemen, and they must likewise provide for them all the furniture. Of the city of Hall alone, they demand 100000 Rixdallers, and fifty horses to mount again so many dismounted horsemen; or else if they do not pay the money, they will ruinated the whole city: we hear as yet of no aid or succour.  
In Silesia both Armies lie yet still in their old quarters, onely the report goes, that general mayor Stolhans intends to demolish the city of Beutten, and to seek his winter quarter in the Marquistate of Brandenburg and Havelland.   

Duringen Decemb. 7. 17.  
After that general Bannier had risen, the 30 of November, old style, from Northeim with some regiments, he marched towards Dutterstat, Heiligenstat, Mulhausen, and yesterday himself in person arrived at Erfurd, but his army lay last night about Frankenhausen, Greussen, Dutterstat, Sangerhausen, Sonderhausen, and other places thereabouts. Yesterday some troops of the Swedish army came before Heldrungen, with some pieces of ordnance, to assault it by force: the Saxon garrison that lies in it, is not above 80 strong, so that it will not be able to hold out long.  
Letters from Leipzick certify, that the Swedish general, mayor Stolhans lies with his army yet at Beutten, and general Golts with his imperial army about Lignitz, and they intent to fight for the winter quarter. general mayor Pfuel is gone with his baggage, and much cattle from Borna towards Zeits and Gera, to what end is not known.   

Ratisbone Decemb. 8. 18.  
Archduke Leopold William is daily here expected: on Sunday last, the brunswick, Luneburg, and Hessish Embassdours arrived likewise here: the States and peers treat about a general pardon. At colen are likewise provided lodgings for the French ambassadors.   

Hamburgh Decemb. 9. 19.  
From Dresden is written, that the Elector of saxony hath given order to colonel Vngar to guard strongly the cities of Oshatz, Eylenburg, and others, afore the Swedish forces did come thither.  
From Ratisbone they writ, that they are expecting here the Luneburg and Hessish ambassadors: as soon as they are arrived, they intend to take in hand again the first point concerning a treaty of peace: the said ambassadors are passed already through Norimberg. The States and peers could not agree as yet about the contribution money. The Luneburgish troops lie round about Wolffenbutle.   

Erfurd Decemb. 11. 21.  
The Swedish general mayor Wrangel with his eight pieces of ordnance, hath battered down all the palisadoes before Heldrungen, after that the Swedish souldiers got over the ye, and by force over the wall; whereupon the Saxon garrison retired into the castle and yielded to the Swedes upon discretion, insomuch that this strong castle, provided with double moats and walls, was quickly taken. The Swedes have now round about begird the castle of Wendelstein, and being there is now a great frost, the Swedes will the better bee able to get forward their Artillery. general Bannier will not stay here above two dayes longer, because his army is this day arrived already about Kahla, Iena, Salfeld, and other places thereabouts. The Weymarish army, which is now commanded by Field marshall Shmitberger, and general mayor Tupadell is likewise following, and this day it is expected about Mulhausen, and Lange, Salza, these forces are jointly strong 16000 horse, and 11000 foot.  
The other day Prince Mauritius, brother to the Prince Elector Palatine, is arrived here, who followeth now the war, and connte de Guebrian is expected daily; but the Duke of Longeville lies yet sick at cassel.  
The strong city of Wolfenbuttle continueth still blockd up by six regiments of the Duke of Luneburgs forces, before which they have builded already four Sconces, and those regiments which lie yet about Winsen, and other places thereabouts are likewise to come before it, and then they intend to assault it by force; to which end they continue still to make great preparations of sire-workes at Hildsheim, amongst which are granades of 350. pounds, they hope by that means, because a great store of fur is in that town, to do the more mischief, and to force the besieged the sooner to come to a composition; for the report goes, that the Duke of Luneburg will have that city again, though it should be burnt down to the ground.   

Duringen the 11. 21. of Decemb.  
The 6. 16. of Decemb. the Swedish general mayor Wrangel begun to assault the strong castle of Heldrungen, out of which the Saxon garrison hath done great harm and mischief with stranggling to and fro to those of Erfurd. And the 7. 17. of Decemb. he gave fierce fire with his two great and six small pieces of Ordnance, caused the palisadoes to be battered down, and an assault to be given, and when his souldiers had got over the ice and moules and mastered the wall, the Saxon Commander in it with his souldiers presently retired over the draw bridge into the castle, and desired to come to a composition, but he was at last forced to yield upon discretion, himself was taken prisoner, and his souldiers were forced to take pay under the Swedes; whereupon the Swedes besieged likewise immediately the castle of Wendelstein, in which lies likewise a Saxon garrison.  
general Bannier is in person yet at Erfurd, his army is arrived about Armstat and Gotha, they expect their Arrillery, which few dayes ago was brought to Mulhausen: which way the said Army will take, every one longs to hear.  
Yesterday Prince Mauritius, brother to the Prince elector Palatine, arrived at Erfurd: this day Duke William of Weymar, and connte de Guebrian are likewise expected here. The Weymarish army is marching hitherwards: the 6. 16. of Decemb. they had their head quarter at Osteroda, it seemeth that they have a great design in hand. Yesterday a new Swedish Commander was sent from Erfurd to Heldrungen, which place the Swedes have strongly guarded. general mayor Pfuel with his regiment, lies now betwixt Kemnits and Freyburg, and along as far as Tschoppa, and hath made an incursion into Bohemia, and is returned again with a rich booty. Those of Leipzick make great preparation for their defence.   

Vlussingen the 10. 20. of Decemb.  
Our fleet which came from Rochel and bourdeaux conducted by four men of war, is well arrived here; captain Mangelar in setting out to sea hath taken a dunkirk Eregat with 8. pieces of ordnance, and about 50. or 60. men.  
Some few dayes ago the French in Artoys had a design in hand against the little city of Lens near douai, they had flung the scaling ladders already upon the wall, and had all manner of Military instruments with them; the garrison hearing the noise, made an Alarum, and got their weapons into their hands, whereupon the French leaving behind them all their scaling ladders and instruments, were forced to depart again.   

From the River of Rhyne the 12. 22. of Decemb.  
The Count of Lamboy is risen from Esh, where his troops had their randevouze, and hath given out patents to take up 600. fresh horsemen.  
The imperialists under the command of general Goltz in S l sia have encamped themselves on a certain passage at great Kotzen betwixt Lignitz and great Glogaw expecting order to take their winter-quarter in Lusatia and Havelland; two regiments of foot are marched over the mountaines towards Shweinitz to join with the said general Goltz and then he is resolved to visit general mayor Stolhans in his quarter, the said Stolhans lies with his Army yet at Beutten.  
Out of Bohemia is written, that the Subjects in the same kingdom complain very much of the great contribution, which the States and peers of that Country are demanding of them, if it be not in time remedied, a general revolting is to be feared. The Swedes are absolutely resolved to visit not onely Saxony, but also the kingdom of Bohemia. general Bannier hath sent a Trumpeter into the city of Leipzigk with heavy threatenings, and that he will come and keep the mart with them, his Army consists of above 15000. horsemen besides the Infantary: general mayor Pfuel leading the Swedish Avantguard had his head quarter at Born●, and out of the next neighbouring towns he took above 500. horses, and hath likewise enquartered his troops at Began, Grimmo and Colditz: of the city of Eylenburg he demands 3000. Rixdallers, of Moersburg 5000. of Naumburg 10000. and of all other cities as they are able to pay, insomuch that the souldiers mount themselves bravely again. The 2. 12. of this month general Bannier passed with his whole Army by Northausen, the train was so great, that the march dured from morning till five of the clock in the evening, afore all could pass by.  
This march causeth already great terror and fear amongst the inhabitants in Bohemia, and most men flee with their best goods towards Tabor, Pilsen and other strong holds. Some imperial Regiments are meeting together at Egra, yet they will not bee able to hinder the Swedes in their proceedings: some imperial regiments, which were sent to their winter-quarter are contermanded, with promises they shall receive the promised pay, and then go against the Swedes, to which end both bishoprics, Bamberg and Wurtsburg have paid already some 1000. Rixdallers. At this instant we receive advice that general Bannier is passed already by Erfurd, so that by the next post we shall hear whether he will besiege Leipzigk. The Brandenburgish troops with some pieces of Ordnance are gone to assault Saltzwedel: In january next a diet shall be kept at Stockholm in Sweden. The Swedish ships which passed through the Sound, and would not strike, arrived well at Stockholm.   

colen Decem. 13. 23.  
Here are divers officers to take up new forces, general mayor Lamboy, and Field marshall Hatzfeld, but they get but very few, that will serve: general mayor Lamoy with his troops, is to go towards the River of Mosel& Eyffel, but Fieldmarshall Hatzfeld 50. companies are enquartered in the Country of Gulick& 32. companies in the County of Berk: the City, and Country of Aken have agreed with them about the enquarterings, and to be free they pay 25000. Rixdallers& deliver unto them a 1000. pair of pistols,& 1000. firelocks, which within few daies shall be delivered unto the commissary of the imperial Army: the city of Kalckar the Hessens keep yet in their possessions.   

Ratsibone Decem. 16. 26.  
After that, last week his Highnesse Arch Duke Leopold William, and general Piccolomini were come hither on post, the next day after their arrival, divers state, and peers, which were burdened too much with the winterquarters, had audience of the said Arch Duke, and desired a mitigation of their too great burden, but they will hardly obtain any thing; he pretends, that the present State, and occasion will permit it, and it is not known as yet, whether the said Arch Duke will continue here for a time, or whether he will return again to his headquarter.  
Because the imperial forces are now all gone to their appointed winterquarters, divers ambassadors, by reason of the charges, are called home by their principal. The 1. of Decem. new style, the elector of Brandenburg, departed out of this life, at Coningsberg, in Prussia: the Swedes are in good hope of his son being 22. yeares of age, that he will conclude a peace with them, and take their part.   

Norimberg Decem. 18. 28.  
Hereabout this City lye enquartered 3. imperial Regiments, under the command of Don Conzago, which is a great burden to this City; but being general Bannier is gone with his army for Bohemia; we hope, that they will shortly depart again from hence, and go for Bohemia, to oppose the Swedes.   

Amsterdam Decem. 19. 29.  
This week the Prince elector Palatine, went from hence towards Gluckstat, to the King of denmark.  
The 15. 25. of this month, the Lord of Beverwerth, went from the Hage, to Sealand, to go from thence, with the first good wind to France, as is said, as ambassador of the Lord States.  
Three Dunkerck men of war have mustered about the use 7. or 8. of our ships coming from the East Countries, amongst which are three, that came from Stockholm.  
From Stockholm in Swedland is written, that in the said kingdom so great preparations for war, are made by sea, the like hath not been by mens memory. Item, that against the 7. of Iannuary next ensuing, all Prelates, and Nobles, are called to a diet, which is to be kept at Stockholm, which makes men to think, that they have matters of great importance in hand.  
The King of spain writes to the cardinal infant, that he should take up with all speed 6000. new souldiers to sand them over Dunkirck for spain.  
All our companies must be complete against the first day of March new style.  
The 14. of this month, we received advice from Breda, that 50. of our horsemen lighted upon 50. Spanish musketeers, the musketeers retired presently into a morasse upon the heath; our horsemen offered quarter unto them, but they thought to escape and would not yield themselves prisoners; our horse perceiving it, sent to the Bosh for some musqueriers, which forced the Spaniards at last to yield themselves prisoner, insomuch that not one escaped.  
The last letters from France confirm, the revolt of those of Portugal, from the King of spain.  
From Rochel they writ, that they have received news there, that Houtebeen admiral for the West India company in Holland, hath taken Cartagena, and obtainen in the harbour there, the whole Spanish plate fleet, the certainty hereof we must expect with the next ships that come from brazil.  
At Ratisbone the States, and Peers, have now agreed together about the contribution money, for the maintaining of the imperial Army.   

lisbon the eighth of December 1640.  
SIR, I cannot let pass, to give you a brief rehears ll of the sudden alteration here, viz. Vpon Saturday last the pro currant the Secretary Migel de Vas Gonsaluez was slain in his quarter in the Palace by the Nobility, and thrown out at the window in the Terrara de passa, where his corps did remain all that day and night following, being footed and stripped by the people, his beard, ears, and some of his members cut off: and next morning it was conveyed in most abject manner to the Misericordia. Presently when the Secretary was slain, the Gentry road through most streets of the city, well accompanied and armed, crying, Viva Don Guan quarto, which was so generally received by the people, that there appeared not the least oppoposition, all taking arms in the cause, appearing under their colours in the Terra de passa, to wait the command of the Nobility, now Governours. The day was solemnized with joy, by ringing of bells, and discharging the great ordnance of ships in the river, which for the most part were English. Sunday the second of December, the castle of lisbon rendered to the Nobility, and two dayes after the castle of Bellyne, for want of victuals, and now they are upon S. Guans, that doth yet hold out, but within few dayes will be forced also to render.  
The King came to the city two dayes since, and now is a stage building upon Terra de passa, for him to bee sworn and crwoned, which the King doth desire to do in the view of the world, to show, as he saith, that he comes to enjoy his right, which hath been so long detained from him.  
The Portuguezes have shown such celerity as is to bee admitted, there having not been in this accord, passing three or four slain, which made some resistance upon the coming of the Nobility to the Secretary.  
The post from spain, Madrid, and Sivell, do not now go, which will breed much alteration in trade, especially with such as are Cambia-dores: and likewise I doubt we shall find● much alteration for our English commodities, all now changing the fashions of apparel, leaving their own, and imitate the English and French fashions what possibly they can. Thus beseeching God that all may be for the best, to whose most holy protection I commit you, and rest yours to command:  
T. G.