and puts himself into a posture of defence, draws all his forces
to Tonningen; In the mean while his Subjects are put hard
to it, and much oppressed by the Confederate Armys, and are
used as Enemies.
From Hamborough, Jan. 21.
It is confirmed from Lubeck, that great shooting was heard
at Sea, but they cannot hear, about what it was. The Swedish
troops drawn together in Pomerania, are gone again to
their old quarters. Here are bought 4000 garments, wine,
and other provision for the Emperors forces, which are to be
sent assoon as the Convoy comes. At Magdeburgh was a
woman delivered of a child with a corn-ear in his hand, but
not one corn or grain in it. A new star in the South was seen
also a fortnight ago, which was of a swift course, but could
not be seen since, by reason of the misty air. The Confederate
armys are returned from before Fredericks-Ode, they
find it too strongly guarded. General Douglass hath defeated
the Curlandish gentry, and took many prisoners. The Lithuanian
forces under Colonel Komorowski are dispersed
also.
From Brussels, Jan. 25.
The Members of Flanders are resolved, and promised to
the States of Flanders to bring 10000 men into the field
at the next Spring and keep them in pay. Those of Henegow
and Artois are to bring in the field 8000 men at their own
charges. Throughout Brabant the Soldiers were mustred, and
more forces are leavied.
From Antwerp, Jan. 26.
In the great church was Sung Te Deum for joy of the second
born Son of the King of Spain; and this evening great
Bonfires are to be made. Merchands have had letters from
Madrid dated the 7 of January, but not a word spoken of the
Silver fleet.
From Smyrna, Decemb. 24.
Two ships are arrived here two days ago, comming from
Constantinople, which relate that there is great terror among
the Inhabitants in that Town, the great Prince being forced