a market and borough town in the hundred of the same name, in Hampshire. It is on the river Ande, 63 miles from London, on the great road to the west of England. It is a clean, well-built town, carrying on some trade in shalloons, and more in malt. It is connected with the sea by means of a canal, navigable to Southampton. Two members are returned to parliament, elected by the corporation, consisting of about 24 persons, who are said to be under the influence of Lord Portsmouth and Mr Etwall. Population in 1801, 3304; in 1811, 3701; and in 1821, 4123.