Letters from Coppenhagen to their Lordships, intimate,
that there is no peace nor appearance of it, between the Northern
Kings.
They say that the Scottish King was a while about St. Omers
to see what issue the English Insurrections would come
unto; which falling his expectation, it is said he is returned
to Brussels.
The Stomach of the Portugal is now come down somwhat
more than formerly; and the Lords States have it under
consideration, upon what Terms it may benefit this Republick
to admit an agreement with that King.
From Colberg, Septemb. 9.
The Fort Dam is nor yet taken, because the Enemy wanted
great Cannons to force it by battery: however the Miners
have busied themselves, and keep on their work by maine
strength, being come under the Walls, and so are come without
danger; there are above 200 Myners at work in it, who
are expert men in such kind of Works.
In the mean while, Stettin is begirt by 4000 Imperialists,
which came over to Grieffenhagen, and have cemolisht the
Mills.
Colonel Ramsdorp, who was in the Emperors service, went
over to the Swedish party, but at his coming over from Wollin,
he dyed three days ago.
The Commander Bruyn is laid fast, having killed one of
the Burgomasters with his own hand, and two Aldermen he
caused to be shot to death, because they would not go up to
the W[unr]ll.
Seven great guns were sent yesterday from hence thither,
to be made use of, and they hope to reduce the Island Usedom
very speedily.
From Turin, Septemb 9.
The French forces not finding themselves sufficiently provided
with Foriage in Lomellino, begin to extend their quarters
Over Novarrois; and there is to be a meeting of the Commanders
of both parties to regulate the changing of Quarters.