a sea-port of America, in Peru, and in the audience of Quito. The town consists of about 200 houses but one story high; and the walls are made of split cane and mud, and the roofs only a covering of leaves. The only defence of Paita is a fort without either ditch or out-work; but it is surrounded by a brick wall of little or no strength, on which are mounted eight pieces of cannon. Commodore Anson got possession of this fort in 1741; and took and burnt the town, because the governor refused to ransom it. W. Long. 80°. S. Lat. 5°. 5'.