a town of Saxony, in the circle of Zwickau, on a hill near the western Mulde, 20 miles S.S.W. of Chemnitz. It is well built, and has a Gothic church of the sixteenth century, said to be the largest in Saxony. In it is the masterpiece of the elder Cranach—an altar-piece representing the crucifixion, and other specimens of Protestant art. There are also a gymnasium and other schools, orphan hospital, &c., in the town. The inhabitants are for the most part employed in mining; silver, cobalt, iron, and tin being the chief ores obtained. The total value of the minerals obtained in 1854 was L2120. Various manufactures are carried on here, the principal of which are those of lace and chemical articles. Pop. 7452.

SCHNEIDEMÜHL, or PILA, a town of Prussia, province of Posen, in the circle and 52 miles W. of Bromberg, on the Küdow. It has a castle, two churches, and a synagogue. Manufactures of woollen cloth, lace, hosiery, hats, and leather, and some trade in cattle, are carried on here. Pop. 5474.