a town in Africa on the banks of the true Nile. The houses are built of clay, and the clothing of the inhabitants consists of long grass, which they pass round the waist and between the thighs. They are all black, and both sexes shave their heads. These people have the dominion of the river, and exact toll of all passengers. The meaning of the word Shilluk seems to be unknown. When they transport Mahometans across the ferry, they sometimes shew the importance which their situation gives them. After the Mahometan has placed himself in the boat, they ask him, who is the master of that river? The other replies Ulloh or Rubbaric, God is the master of it. No, you must say that such a one (naming his chief) is the master of it, or you shall not pass. They are said to be hospitable to such as come among them in a peaceable manner, and as never betraying those to whom they have once afforded protection. The particulars of their worship have not been described. Shilluk, according to Mr Browne's map, is in 13° N. Lat. 22° 26' E. Long.

† H h SHILOH,