a province of Brazil in South America, which comprehends a fertile populous island, 112 miles in circumference. The French settled here in 1612, and built a town; but they were soon driven from thence by the Portuguese, who have possessed it ever since. The town is little, but strong; and has a cattle, a harbour, and a bishop's see. The climate is very agreeable and wholesome, and the soil produces plenty of all the necessaries of life. W. Long. 54. 35. S. Lat. 2. 0.