eans of a short canal. Its registered shipping amounted in 1852 to 38 vessels, with an aggregate of 1806 tons. Its coasting and foreign trade engaged in that same year 450 vessels, with an aggregate of 22,980 tons. Chichester returns two members to parliament. Its registered electors number 757. The city is governed by a municipal corporation, consisting of 6 aldermen and 18 councillors, from among whom the mayor is chosen. Pop. 8662.