an island of North America, in the river St Lawrence, ten leagues in length, and four leagues broad, and about 60 miles above Quebec. It was taken from the French by generals Amherst and Murray on the 8th of September 1760. The soil of the island is exceedingly rich and good, producing all kinds of European fruits and vegetables in great abundance, with variety of garden fruits. The south side is the most inhabited, and of course best cultivated; and besides the settlements, which are numerous, the island is adorned with villas, for the retirement of the more wealthy merchants during the summer season. Since this place has been in the possession of Britain, it has suffered much by fires, the houses being mostly built of wood.

The town of Montreal, situated on this island; and formerly called Ville Marie, is the second place in Canada for extent, buildings and strength; and besides possessing the advantage of a less rigorous climate, for delightfulness. Montreal delightfulness of situation is infinitely preferable to Quebec. It stands on the side of a hill, sloping to the south, with many agreeable villas upon it, which, with the island of St Helen, and the river (which is here about two miles broad), form a most charming landscape. Though the city is not very broad from north to south, it covers a great length of ground from east to west, and is nearly as large and populous as Quebec. The streets are regular, forming an oblong square; the houses well built, and in particular the public edifices, which far exceed those of the capital in beauty and commodiousness; the residence of the knights hospitaliers being extremely magnificent.—There are several gardens within the walls, in which, however, the proprietors have consulted more than elegance, particularly those of the Sisters of the Congregation, the Nunnery Hospital, the Recollets, Jesuit Seminary, and Governor. The number of inhabitants is said to be between 5000 and 6000. By the situation of the place, the inhabitants are well supplied with all kinds of river fish, some of which are unknown to Europeans, being peculiar to the rivers and lakes of this country. They have likewise plenty of black cattle, horses, hogs, and poultry. The neighbouring shores supply them with a great variety of game in the different seasons; and the island abounds with springs of good water and numerous rivulets. The trade in furs is considerable, and vessels of 200 tons can come up to the town.

town of Spain, in the kingdom of Aragon, with a castle, seated on the river Xiloea, 25 miles north-west of Tervilla, and 40 south-east of Calataud. W. Long. 1. 2. N. Lat. 41. 9.

town of Sicily, and in the valley of Mazara, with an archbishop's see; seated on a rivulet, five miles west of Palermo, and 50 north-east of Mazara. E. Long. 13. 31. N. Lat. 38. 14.

Mount Royal, a fortress of Germany, in the circle of the Lower Rhine, and electorate of Trier; seated on the river Moselle, 22 miles north-east of Trier. E. Long. 7. 6. N. Lat. 49. 59.