Numb. 119.
Mercurius Politicus.
Comprising the summe of all Intelligence,
with the Affairs and Designs
now on foot in the three Nations of
England, Ireland, and Scotland.
In defence of the Common-wealth, and
for Information of the People.
------ It à verters Seria. {Hor. de
Ar. Poet.
From Thursday, Sept. 9. to Thursday, September 16, 1652.
From Edenburgh, Septemb. 1.
THe Major-Generall is arrived with confirmation
of the surprisall of our 2. Garisons. The
Highlanders when our men were to passe the
Passe shewed themselves in Armes, to the
number of 1500. headed and conducted by
the nearest of Argyle's friends, and such as
had been intimately conversant with our Forces while there;
yet I understand Argile is himself still stiled our friend.
Here are some Pickeroons upon this Coast, that daily snap
up our small Vessels, even betwixt Dundee and the Fyrth, as
well as other Coasters. To morrow the Judges begin
their circuit for their Visitation.
From Leith, September 4.
There is little news to be expected hence, unless the Highlanders
come upon the stage, which I believe they will doe