a city of Peru in South America, situated in W. Long. 73°. S. Lat. 17°. It is one of the most beautiful cities in all Peru, being delightfully situated in the valley of Quilca, 100 leagues from Li- ma, and 20 from the sea, with which it communicates by a fine river. The entrance into the harbour is ra- ther shallow for ships of great burden; but when once