the ancient Enna, a town of Sicily, province of Catania, on the summit of a lofty and nearly inaccessible mountain in the centre of the island, and about 4000 feet above the level of the sea. The principal edifice is the castle, which is fast going to decay. The town is well supplied with water, the atmosphere salubrious, and the surrounding country very fertile. In ancient times it was one of the chief seats of the worship of Ceres, and had a celebrated temple of that goddess. About 5 miles from the town, at the foot of the mountain, is the lake of Per-gusa, from the banks of which it is said that Proserpine was carried off by Pluto. Pop. 11,000.

CASTRO Amaro, a town of Sicily, in the intendency of Palermo, 25 miles north of Girgenti. Pop. 6500. In the vicinity there are extensive quarries of fine marble.