a town in the Prussian province of Brandenburg, government of Frankfort, on the right bank of the Spree, and on the railway between Berlin and Frankfort, 28 miles E. of the former city. It has manufactures of linen and woollen goods, and about 5000 inhabitants. It was taken by the Swedes in 1631, and burned by the Imperialists in 1633.

FURTHER, an important manufacturing town of Bavaria, circle of Middle Franconia, at the confluence of the Pegnitz with the Rednitz, 5 miles N.W. of Nuremberg, with which it is connected by railway. This town is chiefly indebted for its importance to the industry and perseverance of the Jews, who here enjoy privileges not accorded to them in other parts of the continent. At the beginning of the present century they composed nearly one-half of the whole population, and they now amount to about 2700. They have a college, a separate court of justice, several schools and synagogues, and two Hebrew printing establishments. The manufactures are various, including mirrors, jewellery, lacquered wares, chandeliers, spectacles, liqueurs, tobacco, leather, woollen and cotton goods, &c. A large annual fair is held here at Michaelmas, which lasts for fourteen days. In 1632 Gustavus Adolphus was defeated in the neighbourhood of this town, in attempting to carry the intrenchments of Wallenstein. Pop. (1849) 16,061.