a city of Prussian Saxony, in the government of Merseburg, the capital of a circle of the same name, which extends over 344 square miles, and contains 36,500 inhabitants. The city stands on the river Elbe, and being strongly fortified, is in war a most important post. It is defended by two strong fortresses, and contains a lyceum, 720 houses, and 6400 inhabitants, who carry on some manufactures of cloth and linen, and much trade on the river in corn, timber, salt, and other articles.