a handsome and considerable town of Poland, capital of the palatinate of the same name, with a citadel, a bishop's see, an university, and a handsome Jewish synagogue. Here the judicial courts for all Poland are held. It has three fairs, frequented by merchants from all nations. It is seated on the river Bystrzna. E. Lon. 22° 31'. N. Lat. 51° 26'.