BAR-le-duc, the capital of the late duchy of Bar, in the department of Meuse, is seated on the declivity of a hill. It is divided into the higher and lower town: the lower is watered by the rivulet Orney, which abounds with excellent trouts. The wines are excellent, and not inferior to those of Champagne. E. Long. 5. 30. N. Lat. 48. 35.