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Mercurius politicus, Number 279, 11th-18th October 1655 E.489[5]

again; All which duly considered, the business doth not seem
yet to be come to that perfection, as that there should want
nothing for the full consummation thereof, but swearing and
crowning. The Cossacks (its said) have submitted; but our
full agreement with Brandenburgh holds not: This nights
Post may perhaps give us some further evidence of all
things.
From Franckford, 27 Sept. S.V.
The 25 present the Emperiall Proposition was made by his
Majesties Commissioners here; which in effect was onely to
minde and desire the States and Delegates of the Princes of
the Empire here present, That being upon the late Ryxday
at Regensburgh, Several Affairs of concernment, especially
In punctis Amnestia & Gravaminum, were forced to be left
undecided, and the full approbation thereof, with the approbation
of the whole Assembly, remited to this present day of
deputation, the said States and Delegates would now make
it their work, fully to absolve and finish all such disputes and
differences as do yet remain undecided; for the welfare and
settlement of the Roman Empire in perfect peace and tranquillity,
and preservation thereof from all Forein Invasions
and Intestine troubles, and disturbances; which Proposition
was very well accepted of, and the due performance thereof
promised by the whole Assembly.
From the Emperors Court, we have to other news, but
that the Polish Ambassadors are still remaining there, having
as yet received no answer unto their Proposition from his Majesty.
From Stettin, 29 Sept. S.V.
By this days Post, the last news of the Poles total defeat is
again confirmed; but the taking in of Cracovia, and whether
the King of Poland be there or no, is yet dubious. News
being come to our Army, that the Massovians had formed a
body of 8 or 9000 men beyond the Weyssel, Major General
Steinback was commanded with the whole Infantry, and some
horse, to pass over the Weyssel, where he had a conflict with
them, and put them to the worse, forcing them to retreat
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