an island in the Adriatic Sea, being a part of the Austrian province of Dalmatia. It is fifty-seven square miles in extent, and contains 4557 inhabitants. Although it is mountainous, it is very productive in wine, oil, honey, figs, almonds, and silk, but deficient in corn. There are large flocks of sheep yielding excellent wool, and many goats, and upon the coast there are large fisheries. The chief town, of the same name, is on a convenient harbour, and contains, including the two adjoining hamlets of Banca, 2076 inhabitants. It is situated on the spot where formerly stood the celebrated city of Issa, noticed by Strabo.

a city of Polish Prussia, in the government of Posen, and circle of Fraustadt. It is situated on the frontier towards Silesia, is a well-built city, in a sandy district. It contains two churches of Calvinists, one of Lutherans, and one of Catholics, two hospitals, 750 houses, with 754 inhabitants, of whom 3640 are Jews. It enjoys considerable trade, chiefly carried on by the Jews, who make linen. woollen, and other goods. Long. 16° 32' 20" E. Lat. 51° 55' N.