a duchy of the dominion of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, which came to that dukedom in 1695. It is an extensive district, containing 140,000 inhabitants. The city of Gustrow is a large old town, and its walls have been converted into pleasant walks and gardens. It contains 823 houses, with 8264 inhabitants. There is a large palace, said to have been built by the Austrian general Wallenstein, but now used as a prison. The chief trade is brewing and distilling.