MONMOUTH, the capital of the county of the same name, 132 miles from London. It is situated at the junction of the river Munnow with the Wye, and there are bridges over both streams. It is indifferently well built, has a town-hall in the market-place, built on pillars, which form a handsome colonnade, ornamented with a statue of King Henry V., who was born in this town. At the extremity of the town is the county gaol and court-house, commodiously arranged, and the former well regulated. It is incorporated, and governed by a mayor, recorder, two bailiffs, and fifteen common councilmen. It has long returned one member to the House of Commons, and continues to do so under the recent law. As the river Wye is navigable from Chepstow, some trade arises from that communication. The country around, but especially on the banks of the Wye, is highly picturesque and beautiful. Near it are several objects of antiquity, which are much visited. The population amounted in 1801 to 3345, in 1811 to 3503, in 1821 to 4164, and in 1831 to 4916.