By letters out of Italy we understand that the French
Fleet under the command of the Duke of Guise is now
set sail from Toulon, strong 16 men of war, 8 gallies, 4
Fire-ships, and neer 40 or 50 Tartans, with victuals and
Provision of all sorts.
The Pope is so sick at Rome, that he gives no more audience
to Ambassadors, and hath already made disposal of
his goods; Donna Olimpia shall have 400000 Crowns,
Cardinal Barbarino as much, and the Cardinal Engelborgh
two millions, also he hath taken off the two taxes which
Pope Urban raised. Its believed the Portugal Ambassador
will force his admission and audience.
From Dantzick Aug. 29.
The Muscovite hath besieged the City of Smolensco, the
Governor whereof is called William Kerf, and hath already
sallied out upon the besiegers, in one sally he slew many
upon the place, and brought in many prisoners; which
victory he had followed with notable success, but for hazarding
his retreat by engaging his army too far. One part
of their army consisting of 40000, went and took Orsa, and
upon the 10 instant was within six miles of the army of
Livonia, which the Pole endeavours to reinforce what he
can, having for that end sent thither all the High, Dutch
troops, Prince Boguslanus Radzivil is gone also to them
with all his horse and foot, so that we presume this gallant
General will not be long ere he attempt somwhat upon his
enemy in the mean time that City is one of the strongest,
and well garrison'd with outlandish troops, which we account
here the fittest for our service; the King of Poland
this while seeks to hasten the Tartars, that according to
agreement they make a strong inrode into Muscovy.
From Rotterdam, Sept. 8 Stilo novo.
The States of Holland and West friezland are now assembled
at the Hague, and have received tidings out of
England that the difference between the two States about
the East-Indie affairs is dispatcht and brought to a conclusion
upon these terms, that the East-Indie Company of the