We expect daily Letters from Coppenhagen, and long to
hear how these Northern Kings are now affected to each
other; the King of Denmark having had such a remarkable
advantage against the Swedish, by retaking the whole Islands
Funen and Langeland.
We do not hear how things stand between our State and
Monsieur Coyet, who expects further Instructions and Orders
from the Northern quarter.
Two Ambassadors are expected here, coming from the
King of Denmark, who (as is thought) will be here the next
week, and doubtless will endeavor to contremine the intention
of the said Monsieur Coyet, or at least endeavor such a
peace with Sweden, as may bring some advantage to the King
of Denmark,
The second fleet which went from Holland bound for
Copenhagen, is doubtless near, or at Coppenhagen; it
carried hence all manner of provision.
Here is nothing yet done in the Portugal Affairs.
Letters from England, by reason of contrary winds, are
not yet come; so that we know little how business stand
between England and Scotland: Upon the issue whereof, our
eyes are wholly bent.
From Taunton, Decemb. 17.
Perhaps you have heard of the late Tumult in this Town,
and possibly it may be reported, as if Taunton, had forgotten
its old principles and good affection, but the honest men
of this Town can witness otherwise. The matter was breifly
thus: on Wednesday morning very early, diverse persons
met privily, whereof, some were of the Town; others were
strangers, but of what Principles, or with what intent, or
by what Order, none of the Magistrates, nor any other of
the Town, can tell; these entred the Castle with great
Threads to disarm the Town, &c. of which the multitude
hearing, and fearing that this Town might again be made a
Garrison, they gathered together in a confusion; thereupon
the magistrates (as it was their duty) caused Proclamation to
be made, that every one should repair to his own house, that