town of the kingdom of Naples, in the island of Sicily, and province of Mazara, thirty-six miles from Palermo. It is situated on the river Torto, on the declivity of a fine mountain, and is moderately healthy. It contains 6100 inhabitants.

Monte Peleoso, a city, the seat of a bishop, in the province of Basilicata, of the kingdom of Naples, with a cathedral, four churches, four monasteries, and 5834 inhabitants.

Montepulciano, a city of the duchy of Tuscany, in Italy, the capital of a district of the same name. It contains a cathedral, a Catholic ecclesiastical seminary, and about 2100 inhabitants, who grow some of the best wine of the duchy.

Montesarchio, a city of the kingdom of Naples, in the province of Principato Ulteriore, on the great road from Puglia. It contains seven churches, and 5573 inhabitants, whose chief trade is in corn.