TO THE SYNOD OF DORT AND THE EXECUTION OF BARNEVELDT.
Spinola proposes to invade the United Provinces. Successfully opposed by
Prince Maurice. The Dutch defeated at Sea. Desperate Conduct of
Admiral Klagoon. — Great naval Victory of the Dutch, and Death of
their Admiral Heemskirk. - Overtures of the Archdukes for Peace-
How received in Holland. - Prudent Conduct of Barneveldt. Negotia-
tions opened at the Hague. — John de Neyen, Ambassador for the
Archdukes.-Armistice for Eight Months. Neyen attempts to bribe
D'Aarsens, the Greffier of the States-general. - His Conduct disclaimed
by Verreiken, Counsellor to the Archdukes.- - Great Prejudices in Hol-
land against King James I. and the English-And Partiality towards
France. Rupture of the Negotiations. They are renewed.-Truce for
Twelve Years signed at Antwerp. -Gives great Satisfaction in the Ne-
therlands. Important Attitude of the United Provinces.- Conduct of
the Belgian Provinces. - Disputes relative to Cleves and Juliers. —
Prince Maurice and Spinola remove their 'Armies into the contested
States. Intestine Troubles in the United Provinces. - Assassination of
Henry IV. of France. His Character. - Change in Prince Maurice's
Character and Conduct. He is strenuously opposed by Barneveldt. —
Religious Disputes.- King James enters the List of Controversy.
Barneveldt and Maurice take opposite Sides.-The cautionary Towns
released from the Possession of England. - Consequences of this Event.
Calumnies against Barneveldt. - Ambitious Designs of Prince Mau-
rice. He is baffled by Barneveldt. — The Republic assists its Allies with
Money and Ships. Its great naval Power. Outrages of some Dutch
resolves to attempt an Escape from Prison. -Succeeds in his Attempt.
