Sr., a town, the capital of the island of Jersey. It has a very convenient and secure harbour, defended by a strong castle; and the town is powerfully fortified both on the land and the sea sides, and the entrance from the country is protected by a drawbridge and an iron gate. The town is well built, with broad streets, and there is an elegant building for the courts of justice of the island. In the church the public worship is performed in both the English and French languages. It has an excellent market on Saturday. The corn market is held in a handsome building, supported by piazzas of the Tuscan order. At the census of 1831, the inhabitants consisted of 16,027 persons, viz. 7298 males, and 8729 females. Long. 5. 24. 25. W. Lat. 50. 7. 38. N.