HANAU, a town of Germany, and capital of a county of the same name, is pleasantly situated on the river Kenzig near its confluence with the Mayne. The river divides it into the old and new towns, both of which are fortified. The new town, which was built at first by French and Flemish refugees, who had great privileges granted them, is regular and handsome. The castle, in which the counts used to reside, and which stands in the old town, is fortified, and has a fine flower-garden with commodious apartments, but makes no great appearance. The Jews are tolerated here, and dwell in a particular quarter. The magistracy of the new town, and the disposal of all offices in it, belong to the French and Dutch congregations. Here is an university, with several manufactures, particularly that of roll tobacco, and a very considerable traffic. E. Long. 9. o. N. Lat. 50. 9.