The London Gazette Number 1319

The London Gazette

Published by Authority

From Monday July 8. to Thursday July 11. 1678.

Falmouth, July 4.

Yesterday came into this Port a small French Man of War of four Guns and forty Men, called the St. Anthony, Captain Dellier Commander, belonging to Captain Chasrelnaut, who commands four French Men of War and two Fireships, which this small Frigat left on Monday last cruising off of the Lizard.

Lime, July 6. The 3d instant arrived here the Unity of this place, in 24 hours from Morlaix. The same day came in the Society likewise of this place, in 5 weeks from Cadiz, laden with Wines and Oyles; she came thence in company of three Dutch Men of War, and about 28 Sail of English and Dutch Merchantmen, whom she parted with off of the Southern Cape. The Master says he left Sir John Narborough at Legarn; That the Algierines have not above 3 or 4 ships at Sea, the rest being laid up; That the Spaniards have taken a Shaloup of their Nation laden with French Linen, had confiscated the ship, and sold the men to the Gallies.

Portsmouth, July 9. Yesterday sailed the Lyon and the Falcon Frigats, with several ketches, bound for Flanders, to transport thither the Regiment of our Governor Legge.

Caschaw in Hungary, June 20. The 16 instant we had the first alarm of the approach of the Rebels, who are about 15000 strong, composed of several Nations, as Tartars, Cossacks, Poles, &c. Since they have plundered Asisla, and made the small Garrison of 14 Men that were there prisoners. Part of their Body has besieged Moldau, and the rest block up this place. The 18 instant they came so near, as to set fire on one of our Suburbs. We have in Garrison here the Regiment of Baron Diepenthal. General Wurmb is come with the Troops under his command to Esperies, and we hope he will in a day or two free us.

Genoua, June 29. The 25 instant arrived here the French Gallies, and the 27 sailed again Eastward, having not been able to agree the matter of Salutes. Sir John Narborough was two days since at Leghorne, with the Squadron of Men of War under his command. The 24 instant arrived here the Maryland Merchant, William Norrington Commander, from Trappany, and this day is come in the Robert and Katherine.

Copenhagen, July 5. Last night our Troops attacked the Castle of Elsenburg, and all this day we have heard great shooting; we doubt not but by the next to tell you that they are Masters of it. We have nothing new from our Fleet, the Suedes is in Calmar Road. Yesterday arrived a Vessel from Norway, which brings not the news we had expected of the taking of Bahus, however the Master says, that the Besiegers had taken a Ravelin, and that in all probability they would be quickly Masters of the place.

From the Imperial Camp at Stausel, July 2. There happens frequent skirmishes between our parties. The 28 past Captain Heisler met with a great many Bakers, about 120 in number, who were going to the French Army, 60 were made prisoners, and most of the rest killed. The next day Captain Kunits with a small party fell among nine of the Enemies Squadrons, and was put into disorder by them; but being timely seconded by Major Lerau with four Troops of Light-horse, and the Duke of Lorrain's Guards, they had their turn to repulse the Enemy, whom they pursued to their Camp, killed 150, and many Officers. On our side we had about 20 killed and wounded, among which latter is the young Prince of Baden. Yesterday Captain Gregoire beat another French party near Basle, killed 30, and took 12 prisoners. On our side the Chevalier de Gourcy was killed. The Sieur de Silvesier is dead of his wounds at Friburg.

Strasburg, July 4. The Duke of Lorrain having notice of the Enemies design upon Rhinseldt, detached Major General Starumberg, and the Baron de Mercy, to cover that important place, and they have made so great diligence, that we have an account of their arrival there; and that having put some men into the Town, they advanced towards the Count de Choiseal, and the Marquis de Bonssirs, who were forced to retire. 2000 Foot, and 400 Horse of the Elector of Mentz, are arrived in this neighborhood, and tomorrow continue their march to join the Imperial Army.

Cologne, July 6. The demand made by the Most Christian King of the 40000 Crowns seized by the imperialists during the holding of the Assembly here for the Treaty of Peace, hath put our Magistrates into some perplexity, not knowing how to free themselves of this matter, for as they are on one side very unwilling to pay that money, of which they had no advantage, so on the other they find the French are resolved to pursue this pretention very vigorously; as yet they have not returned any answer to the Letters the Mareschal de Schomberg writ to them on this subject; but in the mean time the Trumpeter that brought them is defrayed at the public charge. The last Letters we have from Alsace, are of an old date, and therefore will not trouble you with what they contain, seeing you will have fresher advice from thence by other ways.

Ditto, July 8. Our Magistrates have answered to the Letter sent hither by the Mareschal de Schomberg, demanding the payment of the 40000 Crowns; that as the said Monies were not seized by any fault of theirs, they cannot look upon themselves to be concerned in the matter, and much less responsible for the said Monies. The Mareschal de Schomberg has demanded of the States of Juliers 240000 Crowns, and in default thereof threatens to attack the City of Juliers, which is at present provided with a very good Garrison.

From the Mareschal de Crequi's Camp at Altingen, July 11. You will already have had an account of the action which passed the 6th instant near Rhinseldt, which was so much to our advantage. This day we are come hither from Halsing, and the Imperial Army lies on this side Neuburg.

Brussels, July 12. On Sunday the Duke of Luxemburg sent an Express to the Deputies who formerly treated with him about the affair of Mons, to acquaint them that their Negotiation having been carried on upon a prospect of a Peace and that things being since changed, he could not proceed therein till he saw how matters would be determined at Nimeguen, or that he should receive other orders from his Most Christian Majesty. The Duke of Luxemberg decamped this morning early, and marched to Limbec, on the other side of Nostre Dame de Hall, where he is encamped between that place and Tubise, conveniently to cover the Blokade of Mons. The Spanish Horse upon notice of his march, passed the Canal, and skirmished with the Enemies Rear, and took some prisoners. The Holland Troops continue encamped on the other side of Vilvord, and those of Osnabrug are on the other side of Malines. Letters of the 4th instant from Strasburg, tell us, that a party of the Imperialists had on the 29 past fallen upon the Rear of the French Army, and defeated 600 of their Horse, killing or taking prisoners the greatest part of them, and amongst the rest above 60 Officers, whereof two were Colonels; and that on the Imperialists side very few were killed, but many wounded, among whom is the Prince de Baden; and that the Sieur de Silvestre is dead at Friburg of the wounds he received formerly.

Hague, July 12. It is said that the States have received Letters from their Ambassadors at Nimeguen, which give an account, that the Ambassadors of France had declared that the King their Master persists in his former Resolution concerning the places in Flanders. We are told that his Highness the Prince of Orange designs to return to the Army in few days. We are expecting here the arrival of my Lord Ambassador Temple from England.

Paris, July 16. The Letters we receive from Flanders, say, that the Duke of Luxemburg was removed with the Army under his command from the neighborhood of Brussels, and that it was believed he would take some enterprise in hand; That the Count de Montal, and the Baron de Quincy, visiting the Posts about Mons, the Enemy had made a fally with 3 Squadrons of Horse, 2 Battalions of Foot, and some Dragoons, who attacked the said Count de Montal, and the Baron de Quincy, with the Troops that were with them; the action was very brisk and obstinate, and the Enemy retired into the Town; the particulars of the loss are not yet said. Here is made public a Relation of the late action between our Troops and the Imperialists near Rhinfeldt, of which take the substance as follows: That the Duke of Lorrain, upon the advice he had that the Mareschal de Crequi had sent a Body of Men under the command of the Marquis de Choiseul, towards Rhinfeldt, detached 6 or 7000 Men, Horse, Foot, and Dragoons, under the command of the Count de Staremburg, to cover the place, of which the Mareschal de Crequi having had an account, parted the 6th instant by break of day from his Camp near Neuburg, with part of his Army to reinforce the Count Choiseul, who had before a Body of about 10000 men; our foremost Troops had a skirmish with eight Imperial Squadrons, who presently retired towards Rhinfeldt; the Count de Staremburg drew up his Cavalry in the Plain near that place, having posted his Dragoons in four Defiles or narrow Lanes which covered it. The Mareschal caused his Dragoons to attack those of the Enemy, which they did so briskly, that the Enemy abandoned the said Defiles, and retired in great confusion to their Horse, which by that means were very much disordered. In the mean time the Mareschal de Crequi passed the said Defiles, and finding the Imperial Cavalry drawn up in Battalia under a great Entrenchment, which guards the Bridge over the Rhine, and where they had posted their Foot, he commanded the Count de Choiseul to advance on the Right, and the Sieur de Joyeuse Lieutenant-General on the Left, while some other Troops were ordered to attack the Imperialists that were posted in the Entrenchment. The Imperial Cavalry perceiving these motions, and apprehending our Dragoons would get between them and the Rhine, began to retire; but our Troops advanced so fast as not to give them time to do it, and charged them; the Imperialists not being able to endure the shock, gave ground in disorder, and endeavored to gain the Bridge; our Troops that attacked the Entrenchment were as successful, and entered it; the Enemy in great disorder striving to save themselves by passing the bridge, who pressing upon one another, many fell into the River, and were drowned. In the Entrenchment we took two pieces of Cannon; of the Enemy we reckon 8 or 900 killed, and among them the Prince of Baden, the Count de Portia, the Governor of Rhinfeldt, and the Count de Souches, 4 or 500 drowned, and about 800 prisoners. The Count de Staremberg is dangerously wounded. On our side the loss is very inconsiderable. After this action the Mareschal de Crequi returned to his Camp. The next day the Count de Choiseul marched towards Seckinguen, one of the four Forest Towns, to posses himself of so considerable a Post; the Garrison that was there retired, and set fire to the Bridge, which reaching some Houses hard by, the flames were communicated to the Town, which was by that means burnt. The Count de Choiseul returned to his Posts about Rhinseldt (and found the Imperialists had burnt the Bridge there) and has begun to attack it by Bombs, which have done good execution, and already burnt part of the Town, which will, it's thought, be thereby forced to surrender.

Advertisements.

These are to give Notice, That Thomas D'Oyly Gent, one of the Officers of His Majesties Mint, is appointed to issue out the remainder of the Copper-Farthings and Half-Pence, formerly Coyned in the Tower; and that he will begin to deliver them forth on Tuesday, the 16th of this instant July, at a Place appointed for that purpose, in Tower-Dock, next the CROWN Tavern over against the Tower; And that for the better and more ready dispatch, they will be delivered out in Parcels of Five shillings, or any greater Parcels, but none under.

These are to give Notice, that there goes a Post from the General Letter-Office in London, to Tunbridge Wells, every day in the Week (except Sunday) and Returns from thence accordingly, and will continue so to do, during the resort of company thither.

Lost the 5th instant from Waltham-Abby in Essex, a dun Gelding about 14 hands, marked in the flesh on each shoulder with W X S a black list down his back. A black brown Gelding about 14 hands, all his paces, marked on both sides before and behind with W D. Whoever gives notice of them to William Stork at the Greyhound in Walibans aforesaid, shall have 40 s. Reward.

Printed by The Newcomb in the Savoy, 1678.