NEUFCHATEL, an handsome town of Switzerland,
capital of a county of the same name. There are fe-
veral ancient ruins near it, which shew its former ex-
tent; and there are two large churches, besides a castle
where the governor resides. It is seated on a lake of
the same name, 17 miles in length and five in breadth,
and the side of the harbour is the usual walk of the
inhabitants. It has a grand and little council: the
first is composed of 40 persons, with two masters of
the keys; the little council consists of 24 members,
comprehending the mayor, who is president. These
two councils assemble regularly every month. The ec-
clesiastics likewise assemble every month, to consult on
affairs belonging to the church, and to fill up the
places of ministers that die. They choose a dean every
year, who is president of the general assemblies, which
are called classes; and sometimes he is confirmed in this
dignity. E. Long. 7. 10. N. Lat. 47. 5.