a considerable river of France, which has its source in Mount Vosges near Darney, and falls into the Rhone at Lyons.

UPPER, a department in the east of France, including the sources of the river Saone. The soil is fertile in grain, hemp, fruits, and vines, and the pastures are numerous and good. It contains mines of iron, coal, and salt. The manufactures are chiefly of iron, glass, tinware, tiles, paper, and linen; and there is some trade in corn, wine, &c. The territorial extent of this department is 500,920 hectares. The population in 1817 was 300,156. The contributions of this department in 1800 amounted to 2,199,713 francs. Vesoul is the principal town.

SAONE and LOIRE, a department in the east of France, forming part of the ancient Burgundy. The canal of the Centre, which joins the Saone and the Loire, and is about 60 miles in length, lies chiefly in this department. The soil of this department is hilly, but fertile. It produces all kinds of grain, hemp, cattle, and fruits. Its wines are in high estimation. There are mines of iron and coal, and some manufactures of woollens, hosiery, glass, &c. Its territorial extent is 857,678 hectares; its population in 1817 was 471,457. The contributions for 1802 amounted to 4,376,459 francs. Macon is the chief town.