SPA, or SPAW, a town of Germany, in the circle of Westphalia, and in the bishopric of Liege. It contains about 300 houses, and is famous for its mineral waters known all over Europe. The inhabitants are very civil to strangers, and ready to do them all manner of good offices, but must be paid for their labour. It is seated in a valley, surrounded with mountains. That called the Old Spaw consists of miserable cottages, and is properly nothing but the suburb to the other. The inhabitants send out swarms of chil-
dren when strangers arrive, to get what they can by begging. The houses of the New Spaw are all wood, old-fashioned, dark, and small; and yet it is affirmed they can make 1200 beds for strangers. The church of the capuchins, and the parish church, are both seated upon eminences, and look very well at a distance. The inn, called the Court of London, is very large, the best in the place, and most frequented. The names of the five principal wells are, Pouhon, Geronferd, Saviniere, Watpotz, and Tunnelet. The inhabitants are employed in making toys and other little things for strangers. Near it there are excellent fish and good game. It is 17 miles S. E. of Liege. E. Lon. 5. 50. N. Lat. 50. 32.