an island of South America, in French Guiana, about eighteen miles in length by ten in breadth. It has the Atlantic Ocean on the north and east, and is separated from the main land of Guiana by the rivers Cayenne and Ouyan. The soil is fertile, and that part which faces the north is pleasant and healthy. To the south the country is lower, and abounds in meadows, which are inundated by the periodical rains. The most noted production is Cayenne pepper; coffee, sugar, cotton, cocoa, indigo, maize, cassia, and vanilla, are also raised.

the capital of the above island, is situated upon its north point, at the mouth of the Cayenne. It possesses a large and convenient port, and contains about two hundred houses. Long. 52° 16' W. Lat. 4° 56' N.

CAYENNE Pepper is the produce of several varieties of the capsicum, an annual plant, and a native of both the Indies. The best, which is brought home from the West Indies ready prepared, is made from the capsicum baccatum, or bird pepper. It has an aromatic, extremely pungent, acrimonious taste, inflaming the mouth, and leaving an impression on the palate which continues for a considerable time.