a town of Germany in Lower Lusatia. It is a strong important place, and has been subject to the king of Prussia ever since the year 1645. It is seated on the river Spree, 60 miles south-east of Berlin, and 55 south-east of Wurtemburg. Here are a great number of French Protestants, who have introduced manufactures; and this place is noted for excellent beer, pitch, and the cultivation of flax. E. Long. 15° 29'. N. Lat. 51° 40'.