an arrondissement in the department of the Gironde, in France, extending over 1668 square miles, and comprehending eighteen cantons and 153 communes, with a population of 232,268 persons. The capital is the city which gives its name to the arrondissement. It is the see of an archbishop, and situated in a broad plain, in a circular form, on the left bank of the river Garonne, about 45 miles from its mouth, over which is a bridge 3600 feet in length. It is a well-built city, and, since the return of peace, its trade has flourished, while a great im- Bourdelot's promenue has taken place both in its extent and its beauty. Some of the streets are peculiarly striking, especially in the quarter called Chapeau Rouge, as well as several of the public buildings, particularly the palace, the grand theatre, the exchange, and the cathedral. As a place of commerce it is superior to any other in France, and vessels sail to and arrive from every part of the world. The chief articles exported are wine, brandy, and liqueurs. It is also a manufacturing city, and in it are large refineries of sugar, snuff and tobacco mills, potteries, glass-houses, and other branches of industry. As a sea-port, Bourdeosse possesses between 300 and 400 ships, employed chiefly in the trade with the colonies. The inhabitants are said to have increased so as now to amount to 100,000, besides the soldiery. Long. 0. 40. 4. W. Lat. 44. 50. 14. N.