sent away two men of war, to transport the two Earles, Count
Magnus de la Gardie and the Count Slippenbach to Stetin,
from whence they are to go as Ambassadors Plenipotentiaries
into Prussia, to meet and treat with the Poles, who have resolved
to meet and treat at Strasburgh seperately, if the surrender
of Thoren do not cause an alteration.
By the way of Lubeck we are assured, that the Swedes are
like to make a truce for three years time with the Moscovite
whereof we are expecting by the first Post more particulars.
The allied Princes in Germany have resolved to go on in
their resolution, notwithstanding all the Jesuits and Austrians
endeavor to the contrary, having to that purpose excused
themselves in a Letter written by consent to the Emperor,
with a desire, that his Imperial Majesty would not enter any
of their countries; and in cafe he do, they unanimously are resolved
with Joynt forces to oppose him. A letter of the like
matter they have feat to the Elector of Brandenburgh. And
it is supposed they will be at least 15000 strong when they are
united.
From the River of Elb. Dec.30.
We have news concerning Thoren, that the Garrison in
it confiding of 5 or 600 Finlanders and about 300 others,
are marched out upon accord with Fieldpieces, and are gone
to Marienburgh.
It is said that Strasburgh and Graudentz are comprehended
in the same accord, if so then all the forces will be employed against
the Head-Sconce, which would be a means to make the
passage free on the Weissel for the Dantzickers.
It is said also that Count Magnus de la Gardie and Count
Slippenbach, are gone from Foburg in two men of war; they
are to set forward the Treaty or peace with Poland. The
King of Sweden is said to be drawing nearer to the confederate
armys, which march for through Flensburgh 20000 strong
continuing their march for three days together. Theft intend
to block UP Fredericks-Ode; others think that they will