a principality forming part of the duchy of Brunswick, extending over 140 square miles, comprehending a part of the Hartz Forest, and containing 14,400 inhabitants. The chief city, which bears the same name, is at the foot of the Blankenstein mountain, on whose top, 1130 feet above the city, is situated the sum- mer palace of Louisenburg, with its pavilions and preserves for game, from which is an enchanting prospect over a most romantic district. The city contains about 3000 in- habitants, who are occupied in various branches of trade. Long. 10. 52. E. Lat. 51. 47. N.