the title of the sovereign of Algiers, under the protection of the grand seignior. A prince under this title was appointed by the sultan, at the request of the Turkish soldiers, in the year 1710. The term dey, in the Turkish language, signifies an uncle by the mother's side; and the reason of the denomination is this: that the Turkish military consider the grand seignior as their father; the republic as their mother, by which they are nourished and maintained; and the dey as the brother of the republic, and consequently the uncle of all who are under his dominion. Besides the age, experience, and valour, which are necessary qualifications of a person to be elected, he must also be a native Turk, and have made the voyage to Mecca. He has no guards nor considerable retinue. He presides at the divan, and is most distinguished by the respect and submission which are paid him.