ALTENBURG, a city, the capital of the duchy of the same name, and the seat of a Lutheran superintendent, and of the courts of revenue and justice. It is on the river Pleisse, and has broad streets, though irregularly built, from its hilly position. The ducal castle is an ancient building, surrounded by picturesque scenery. The city contains 1279 houses, and 10,160 inhabitants, who are in-
Altenburg dastrious and frugal, and who make some silk and more woollen goods, tapes, pottery, tobacco, brushes, starch, carriages, and musical instruments. There are several institutions for education, for the poor, and for the sick. Long. 12. 18. 17. E. Lat. 51. 0. 11. N.