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1682. Cosmography and geography in two parts by Richard Blome.

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 ===== CHAP. III. [[Hessen|HESSEN]], Hassia. =====
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+===== CHAP. IV. [[Franconia|FRANCONIA]], Franconia. =====
 ===== CHAP. V. The PALATINATE of the RHINE, Palatinus Rheni, aut Palatinus Inferior; in the German Language, Pfaltz auf Rhein, or Nider Pfaltz. =====

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SECT. II. The Arch-bishoprick and Electorate of TRIER.

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	TRIER, call'd Treves by the French, and in Latin Triviri aut Augusta Triviriorum, is seated on the River Moselle, over which it hath a fair Stone-bridge, and is distant 55 miles from Coblentz to the Southwest, 65 from Mentz to the West, and 65 from Cologn to the South. It is a large City and of very great Antiquity, but was often ruin'd by the Huns, Vandals, Goths and French. It was afterwards Imperial and Free, but hath been subject to its Archbishop ever since 1568. when it was surpriz'd by the Archbishop James III. A University was establish'd here in 1472. which is in a flourishing State and well fill'd with Students. Here are 4 Collegiate and 5 Parish Churches, 2 principal Abbies and several other Religious Houses. The City is fortified with strong Walls and Outworks; but was taken by the French in the last War, and recover'd from them in 1675. And in this War they put a Garrison into it in 1688. Of its Fortifications this is an exact Draught.

	Coblentz, in Latin Confluentia & Confluentes, from its situation on the Confluence of the two Rivers Rhine and Moselle; stands in a pleasant and fruitful Country cover'd with Vines, at the distance of 35 miles from Mentz to the North-west, and about the same distance from Colen to the South-east. It is a large City and built in form of a Triangle, two sides whereof are secur'd by the two Rivers, and the third by strong Fortifications. It has a Bridge over the Moselle, and to guard it a Fort of 3 Bastions on the other side, and another Bridge over the Rhine to Hermanstein. This, in the time of the Romans, was the station of their first Legion. It was given to the See of Triers about 1000 years ago by King Dagobert, and was afterwards an Imperial City till 1312. when it was separated from the Jurisdiction of the Empire by Henry VII. Its situation has made it exceeding populous and of great Trade, which consists chiefly in Wine, Corn, Wood and Iron. The chief publick Buildings are, the Elector's Palace, two great Churches and some Monasteries. The private Houses are generally fair and uniform, and better built than the other Cities on the Rhine. It was first encompass'd with Walls by Arnulphus Elector of Trier in 1250. and afterwards regularly Fortified by Gaspar a Petra and other Archbishops, and is now one of the strongest Cities of Germany. Its Strength will be better seen by this Draught.		Coblentz, in Latin Confluentia & Confluentes, from its situation on the Confluence of the two Rivers Rhine and Moselle; stands in a pleasant and fruitful Country cover'd with Vines, at the distance of 35 miles from Mentz to the North-west, and about the same distance from Colen to the South-east. It is a large City and built in form of a Triangle, two sides whereof are secur'd by the two Rivers, and the third by strong Fortifications. It has a Bridge over the Moselle, and to guard it a Fort of 3 Bastions on the other side, and another Bridge over the Rhine to Hermanstein. This, in the time of the Romans, was the station of their first Legion. It was given to the See of Triers about 1000 years ago by King Dagobert, and was afterwards an Imperial City till 1312. when it was separated from the Jurisdiction of the Empire by Henry VII. Its situation has made it exceeding populous and of great Trade, which consists chiefly in Wine, Corn, Wood and Iron. The chief publick Buildings are, the Elector's Palace, two great Churches and some Monasteries. The private Houses are generally fair and uniform, and better built than the other Cities on the Rhine. It was first encompass'd with Walls by Arnulphus Elector of Trier in 1250. and afterwards regularly Fortified by Gaspar a Petra and other Archbishops, and is now one of the strongest Cities of Germany. Its Strength will be better seen by this Draught.

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SECT. II. The Arch-bishoprick and Electorate of TRIER.

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	* Trier, Cap.		* [[Trier]], Cap.
	* ...Coblentz.		* ...Coblentz.
	* ...Hermanstein.		* ...Hermanstein.

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	Nordlingen a small Imperial City, stands in this County, on the small River Eger, 10 miles North from the Danube, 6 or 7 South-west from Oeting, and 35 North-east from Ʋlm. It was made Free in the year 1251, and for its security is in League with the Switzers. Two notable Battles were sought near it between the Sweeds and Germans; the first in 1634, wherein the Sweeds were Defeated, and the latter in 1645, when they and the French were Victors over the Bavarians.		Nordlingen a small Imperial City, stands in this County, on the small River Eger, 10 miles North from the Danube, 6 or 7 South-west from Oeting, and 35 North-east from Ʋlm. It was made Free in the year 1251, and for its security is in League with the Switzers. Two notable Battles were sought near it between the Sweeds and Germans; the first in 1634, wherein the Sweeds were Defeated, and the latter in 1645, when they and the French were Victors over the Bavarians.

	The Bishoprick of AƲGSBƲRG lies on the South-side of the Danube, extended in a narrow Tract (of 7 or 8 miles in breadth, a good part of it, and the rest not above 15 or 20) from the banks of that River to the County of Tyrol, above 80 miles, and bounded on the East by the Dutchy of Bavaria. It is a fruitful pleasant Country, and subject to its Bishop, who is a Prince of the Empire.		The Bishoprick of AƲGSBƲRG lies on the South-side of the Danube, extended in a narrow Tract (of 7 or 8 miles in breadth, a good part of it, and the rest not above 15 or 20) from the banks of that River to the [[Tyrol\|County of Tyrol]], above 80 miles, and bounded on the East by the Dutchy of Bavaria. It is a fruitful pleasant Country, and subject to its Bishop, who is a Prince of the Empire.

	AƲGSBƲRGH or AƲSBƲRGH, call'd in Latin, Augusta Vindelicorum, from Augustus Caesar, who conquer'd these parts and Planted a Roman Colony here among the Vindelici, stands near the Confines of Bavaria, on the Confluence of the two Rivers Lech and Werdach, which fall into the Danube 25 miles below it; and is distant 8• miles from Stutgard to the East, 35 from Munich to the North-west, and 65 from Ratisbon to the West. It is a very ancient and very considerable City, reckon'd the Capital of Schwaben, made Imperial by the Emperor Frederick I. in 1162, and bought its entire Freedom of Conrad Duke of Schwaben, in 1266. It is large and populous, the Streets broad, the Market-places spacious, and the Houses tho' built but with Wood and Clay, are fair and handsome; the Cathedral Church, the Town-hall and the Conduits, are stately and magnificent. Here are two Arsenals well furnish'd with Arms and Ammunition, publick Granaries full of Corn, and Hospitals well maintained. The Inhabitants are much enriched by Trade; and the Works of the Gold-smiths and other Artificers of this Place, are Transported to many parts of Europe. The Noble Family of the Fuggers, Lords of the adjacent Country, have fair Palaces here; a great Hospital built by them is the most remarkable part of this City; it contains 106 Houses in four Streets built cross-ways, inhabited by poor People, who have yearly Pensions allow'd them.		AƲGSBƲRGH or AƲSBƲRGH, call'd in Latin, Augusta Vindelicorum, from Augustus Caesar, who conquer'd these parts and Planted a Roman Colony here among the Vindelici, stands near the Confines of Bavaria, on the Confluence of the two Rivers Lech and Werdach, which fall into the Danube 25 miles below it; and is distant 8• miles from Stutgard to the East, 35 from Munich to the North-west, and 65 from Ratisbon to the West. It is a very ancient and very considerable City, reckon'd the Capital of Schwaben, made Imperial by the Emperor Frederick I. in 1162, and bought its entire Freedom of Conrad Duke of Schwaben, in 1266. It is large and populous, the Streets broad, the Market-places spacious, and the Houses tho' built but with Wood and Clay, are fair and handsome; the Cathedral Church, the Town-hall and the Conduits, are stately and magnificent. Here are two Arsenals well furnish'd with Arms and Ammunition, publick Granaries full of Corn, and Hospitals well maintained. The Inhabitants are much enriched by Trade; and the Works of the Gold-smiths and other Artificers of this Place, are Transported to many parts of Europe. The Noble Family of the Fuggers, Lords of the adjacent Country, have fair Palaces here; a great Hospital built by them is the most remarkable part of this City; it contains 106 Houses in four Streets built cross-ways, inhabited by poor People, who have yearly Pensions allow'd them.

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	Cologne, an Imperial City, one of the four Hans-Towns, is called the Rome of Germany, by reason of its bigness, and the beauty of its Benefices: The Papists call it Holy, because it has in keeping several Bodies of their Saints, has three hundred sixty five Churches, and that amongst the free Cities, it alone is exemped from Heresie. Westphalia furnishes Gammons and Hams. Munster is the place where the General-Peace of the Empire was concluded, in the Year 1648. It was known in the Year 1535. for the Rebellion of the Anabaptists, whose pretended King John of Leyden was there punished according to his merit. In the Year 1661. its Bishop caused a Cittadel to be there made, for the maintaining his Authority against the pretensions of the Citizens. Hosse is the Province where hitherto most care has been taken to instruct the Inhabitants in the Trade of War. The Name of Saxony was more famous when its People Conquered the better part of England. The House of Saxony is one of the most ancient of Europe. Erfort, in Turingia, is esteemed the greatest City of Germany. Dresden, the Residence of the Elector of Saxony, has sine Fortifications, and an Arcenal well provided. Low-Saxony has several good Cities, Brunswick, Lubeck, Hambourg, Vismar, Bremen. Hambourg is spacious, rich, strong, besides its being able to put fifteen thousand Citizens in Arms: Its Situation facilitates to it the Commerce of the Ocean and of the Baltick-Sea. Brandenbourg is the only Marquisate of all the Empire, with that of Baden: Berlin is there the Residence of the Elector. Stetin is the most considerable of Pomerania possessed by the Crown of Sueden.</blockquote>		Cologne, an Imperial City, one of the four Hans-Towns, is called the Rome of Germany, by reason of its bigness, and the beauty of its Benefices: The Papists call it Holy, because it has in keeping several Bodies of their Saints, has three hundred sixty five Churches, and that amongst the free Cities, it alone is exemped from Heresie. Westphalia furnishes Gammons and Hams. Munster is the place where the General-Peace of the Empire was concluded, in the Year 1648. It was known in the Year 1535. for the Rebellion of the Anabaptists, whose pretended King John of Leyden was there punished according to his merit. In the Year 1661. its Bishop caused a Cittadel to be there made, for the maintaining his Authority against the pretensions of the Citizens. Hosse is the Province where hitherto most care has been taken to instruct the Inhabitants in the Trade of War. The Name of Saxony was more famous when its People Conquered the better part of England. The House of Saxony is one of the most ancient of Europe. Erfort, in Turingia, is esteemed the greatest City of Germany. Dresden, the Residence of the Elector of Saxony, has sine Fortifications, and an Arcenal well provided. Low-Saxony has several good Cities, Brunswick, Lubeck, Hambourg, Vismar, Bremen. Hambourg is spacious, rich, strong, besides its being able to put fifteen thousand Citizens in Arms: Its Situation facilitates to it the Commerce of the Ocean and of the Baltick-Sea. Brandenbourg is the only Marquisate of all the Empire, with that of Baden: Berlin is there the Residence of the Elector. Stetin is the most considerable of Pomerania possessed by the Crown of Sueden.</blockquote>

			=== 1691. A most compleat compendium of geography by Laurence Echard. ===
			<blockquote>THE Empire of Germany lies on the E. of the Low-Countries and France; on the N. of Italy; and on the W. of Poland and Turky, in form of a Square. Situated between the 25th and the 39th and 30 min. of Lon. and between the 45th and 12 min. and the 54 and 50 min. of Lat. being in length from the N. parts of Pomerania, to the S. parts of Trent about 640 miles, and in breadth from the W. parts of Triers to the E. parts of Silesia about 550 miles. In these bounds are contained but a part of old Germany, with part of Gaul, Illyricum, and some of old Italy, now called by the Inhabitants, Teutschlandt, or Teitschlandt; by the French, Almagne; by the Spaniards, Almesia, by the Italians, la Germania, or l' Allemagnia; by the Dutch, Duistlandt; by the Poles, Nicmieczka; by the Hungarians, Nemes: and by the Greeks, Elmagi.

			It was a good part co•quered by the Romans; after they left it, it was divided among several Nations, till Anno 801 the French conquered it, and erected an Empire, which still continues, but a great part was soon after dismembred into many petty Governments; so that it is now under the Government of the Emperour, the K. of Sweedland, K. of France, K. of Denmark; six Soveraign Dukes; three great Bishops; one great Palatine; one Lantgrave; with a great many inf•rior Dukes, Earls, Bishops, as also many Imperial Cities and Hance Towns, so that there are above 300 Soveraignties in Germany. The Imperial Seat is Vienna.

			The Inhabitants are both Papists and Protestants, the later Lutherans and Calvinists. Their Language is the High Dutch, an original Tongue very harsh. In Bohemia they speak the Sclavonian; the Italian in Tirol and part of Switzerland; the French in part of Alsatia and Wallisland; and the Cauchian (among themselves) in Emden. Their chief Commodities are Corn, Metals, Allom, Salt, Wine, Flesh, Linnen, Quicksilver, Saffron, Armour, and Iron-works. This Empire is divided into ten Circles, besides other Provinces in these bounds. They are,

			* 1. Circle of the Upper Saxony, but a small part of the old Saxony, the most N. E. Province 380 m. l. & 210 br. It contains three Parts, viz. First, the D. of Pomerania, divided into, 1. Ducal (under the D. of Brand.) ch. T. Camin and Colberg. 2. Royal (under the K. of Sweden.) ch. T. Stetin and Stralsund: To these may be added the Isle and Prin. of ...Rugen, ch. T. Bergen; and the Isles of Wolin and Wedom, ch. T. the same. Secondly, the Marq. of Brandenburg, divided into, 1. Altmark, ch. T. Stendal; 2. Middlemark, ch. T. Berlin; and 3. Newmark, ch. T. Lansperg. Thirdly, the States of Saxony, divided into six Parts, viz. 1. D. of Saxony (under its own D. and Elector) ch. T. Wittenburg. 2. Prin. of Anhalt (under several little Princes) ch. T. Bernburg. 3. Earl of Mansfield (sequestred to the Elec. of Sax.) ch. T. Mansfield. 4. Langravedom of Thuringia, ch. T. Erfurt (under Mentz.) Here is also another Ter. under Mentz and the D. of Hall, Weimar, Gotha, and Eisenach; the Earl of Hoensten, Schwartzburg, Stolberg, and Beichlingen, ch. T. the same; all under their own Princes of the House of Saxony. 5. Mar. of Misnia, ch. T. Dresden (under the Elec. of Sax.) In the bounds of these Pro. are the D. of Osterland or Altemburg, with the B. of Mersburg and Naumburg, under their several Princes of the House of Saxony. 6. Voitland, ch. T. Plaven, this is under the Elector of Saxony. Ch. T. of the whole Circle is Berlin.
			* 2. Circle of the Lower Saxony, part of the old Saxony, on the W. of Upper Saxony, 240 m. l. & 220 br. It contains seven Parts, viz. 1. D. of Holstein, which shall be spoken of in Denmark. 2. D. of Mecklenburg (subject to the two D. of Gustrow and Swerin) ch. T. Wismar. 3. D. of Lawenburg (belonging to Saxony) ch. T. Lawenburg. 4. D. of Breme (subject to the Sweeds) ch. T. Breme; to which is joyned the Prin. of Verdun, ch. T. Verdun. 5. D. of Lunenburg (under its own Dukes) ch. T. Zell and Lunenburg. 6. D. of Brunswick, divided into two branches, viz. Wolfenbuttel Brunswick (under its own D.) ch. T. Brunswick, and Wolfenbuttel; and Hanover Brunswick, containing the Ter. of Calenbury, ch. T. Hanover; D. of Grupenhagen, ch. T. Grupenhagen, with the Ter. of Gottingen and Hamelin, all subject to the Prince of Hanover. Within the bounds of this D. are the Bish. of Hildersheim (under its own B.) ch. T. Hildersheim; and the Prin. of Halberstat, (subject to the D. of Bran.) ch. T. Halberstat. 7. D. of Magdeburg (under the D. of Bran.) ch. T. Magdeburg, chief of this Circle.
			* 3. Circle of Westphalia, on the W. of Lower Saxony, a great part of it was part of the old Saxony, 220 m. l. & 156 br. Setting aside Limburg and Liege, it contains about 31 Provinces, viz. four Dukedoms. 1. Westphalia (under the Arch. of Cologne) ch. T. Arensberg. 2. Berg, (subject to the D. of Bran. ch. T. Dusseldorp. 3. Cleves (under the D. of Bran.) ch. T. Cleves. 4. Iuliers (subject to the D. of Newburg) ch. T. Iuliers. One Principality. 5. Minden (under the D. of Brandenburg) ch. T. Minden. Three Bishopricks. 6. Munster. 7. Paderbone (both under the B. of Munster) 8. Osnaburg (under the D. of Brunswick) ch. T. of these are the same. Twenty two Counties. 9. Mark, ch. T. Ham. 10. Ravensburg (both under Bran.) 11. Oldenburg, under the K. of Denmark▪ 12. Piremont, under the B. of Munster. 13. Schwaenburg, under the Count of Lippe. 14. Hoya, under Lunenburg and Hassia. 15. Diepholt, under Lunenburg. 16. Ritburg, under Munster. 17. Linge, under the Prince of Orange. 18. Emden, partly under the Hollanders. 19. Lippe. 20. Bentheim. 21. Borchstenfort. 22. Rheda. 23. Tecklenburg. 24. Vlots. 25. Suga. 26. Virnenberg. 27. Mandoscheid. 28. Wied and Runckel. 29. Branckhorst or Gronsfeld. And 30. Dilleborg, these twelve are under their own Counts, ch. T. the same. 31. Abbacy of Corbey, ch. T. Corbey, under its own Abbots. Ch. T. of this Circle is Munster.
			* 4. Circle of the Upper Rhine, on the S. of Westphalia, containing some part of Old Belgium and Franconia; now may be divided into five Parts, viz. 1. The Lantgravedom of Hassia (under its own Prince) ch. T. Cassel. In the bounds of this lies the County of Waldick, ch. T. Waldick; and the Abbacy of Fuld, ch. T. Fuld, both under their own Princes. 2. The Confederation of Weteraw, which are Weteraw, ch. T. Dillenburg; Nassaw, (under the Prince of Orange) ch. T. Nassaw; Solms, Hanaw, Eysenberg, Sayn, Witgenstein, &c. ch. T. the same; all under their own Counts. 3. County of Erpach, by some put in Franconia, (under its own Count) ch. T. Erpach, adjoyning to this is the Lan. of Darmstat or Gerewar, ch. T. Darmstat; its Prince is of the Family of Hassia. 4. Bish. of Spires, in the bounds of the Palatinate, but of this Circle, (under its own B) ch. T. Spires (free). 5. Lan. of Alsatia, (under the French) divided into three parts, viz. Lower Alsatia, ch. T. Strasburg; Higher Alsatia, ch. T. Colmar; and Suntgow, ch. T. Mulhausen. Strasburg is ch. T. of this Circle.
			* 5. Circle of the Lower Rhine, divides the Upper Rhine into two parts, being 180 m. l. & 145 br. It contains part of old Belgium, and some of Franconia. Now divided into four parts, viz. 1. Arch. of Cologne, ch. T. Cologn, and Bonn. In the bounds of this lies the County of Meurs (under the Prince of Orange) ch. T. Meurs. 2. Arch. of Triers, ch. T. Triers and Coblentz. 3. Arch. of Mentz, ch. T. Mentz. In the bounds of this lies the Ter. of Francford, usually set in Franconia, ch. T. Francford (free). 4. Palatinate of the Rhine, divided into thirteen Baliwicks, ch. T. Hidelberg. In the bounds of this lies the Bish. of Worms, (under its own B) ch. T. Worms (free). To these we may add the D. Zweybruken, or Deux Points (under the French) ch. T. Zweybruck. These four Provinces are all under their own Princes, who are Electors; but the French have still some of the Western parts. Cologne is ch. T. of the Circle.
			* 6. As for the Circle of Burgandy, which lies next, has been already spoken on in France, and now has no Votes in the Diets, therefore I shall pass on to the next.
			* 7. Circle of Suabia, or Schwaben, an. Suevia, on the S. E. of the Circles of the Rhine, 148 m. l. and as many br. Some of it was part of the old Vindilicia. It contains about eighteen parts, viz. one Dukedom, 1. of Wirtemburg, ch. T. Stugart; two Bishopricks, viz: 2. Constance, (under the Emperour) ch. T. Constance. 3. Ausburg, ch. T. Ausburg; three Marquisates. 4. Baden, ch. T. Baden. 5. Burgaw, ch. T. Burgaw. 6. Ortnaw, ch. T. Offenburg, (these two are under the Emperour) two Principalities. 7. Furstemburg, ch. T. Furstemburg. 8. Hoen Zollern, ch. T. Hoen Zollern. Three Counties. 9. Oeting, ch. T. Oeting. 10. Rechberg, ch. T. Gemund. 11. Konigseck, ch. T. Konigseck. Three Baronies. 12. Waldburg, ch. T. Waldburg. 13. Limpu•g, ch. T. Limpu•g. 14. Iustingen, ch. T. Iustingen. 15. State of the Fuggers, ch. T. Babenhausen. 16. State of Vlm, ch. T. Vlm. 17. Abbacy of Kempten, ch. T. Kempten. These, besides some before excepted, are under their own Princes. Here is also, 18. the Ter. of Brisgow, ch. T. Friburg, with several other nameless Territories under the Emperour, and also about 35 free Towns. The ch. T. of this Circle is Ausburg.
			* 8. Circle of Franconia, or Franckenland, but a part of the old Franconia; on the N. E. of Suabia, 134 m. l. and as many br. It contains about sixteen parts, viz. three Bishopricks, 1. Wurtzburg, ch. T. Wurtzburg. 2. Bamberg, ch. T. Bamberg. 3. A•chstat, ch. T. Aichstat, all under their own Bishops. One Dukedom of, 4. Coburg, (under the House of Saxony) ch. T. Coburg. One Principality, 5. Henneberg, ch. T. Smalkaden, part under the House of Saxony, and part under Hussia. Two Marquisates, 6. Culemba•h, (under the D. of Bran.) ch. T. Culembach. 7. Onspach, ch. T. Onspach. The Prince is a branch of the House of Brandenburg. Six Counties, 8. Wertheim, ch. T. Wertheim. 9. Holach, ch. T. Oringen. 10. Papenheim, ch. T. Papenheim. 11. Reineck, ch. T. Reineck. 12. Schwartzenberg, ch. T. Schwartzenberg. 13. Castel, ch. T. Castel, all under their own Counts. 14. Bar. of Sensheim, ch. T. Sensheim, under its own Prince. 15. State of Nurenburg, ch. T. Nurenburg. 16. State of the great Master of the Tutonick Order, ch. T. Margentheim. Here are also about six free Towns. The ch. T. of the whole Circle is Nurenburg.
			* 9. Circle of Bavaria, on the S. E. of Franconia, containing part of the old Vindilitia and Noricum, with some of old Franconia. It is 215 m. l. & 154 br. and contains three parts, viz. 1. Nortgow, or the Palatinate of Bavaria; in which is the Lantgravedom of Leutchtenberg, ch▪ T. Leutchtenberg; and the Ter. of Amberg, ch. T. Amberg, both under the D. of Bavaria. 2. Dukedom of Bavaria, (under its own D. and Elector) ch. T. Munchen. In this are the Bish. of Ratisbone, Passaw, and Freysingen; and the Abbaeies of Waldhfassen, St. Haimeran and Keyssheim, ch. T. the same; all under their own Princes. 3. Archbish. of Saltzburg, (under its own Arch.) ch. T. Saltzburg. Beside these, intermixed with Nortgow and the D. of Bavaria, lies the D. of Newburg, ch. T. Newburg. The Duke is also Elector Palatine of the Rhine. Ch. T. of this Circle is Munchen.
			* 10. Circle of Austria, on the S. E. of Bavaria, 335 m. l. & 216 br. It contains part of the ancient Noricum and Panonia, with some of Rhaetia, now belonging wholly to the Emperour, as being of the House of Austria. It contains six Provinces, viz. 1. The Archdukedom of Austria, divided into the Lower, ch. T. Krems; and the Higher, ch. T. Vienna and Lintz. 2. Duke of Stiria, ch. T. Gratz. 3. C•unty of Cilley, ch. T. Cilley. 4. D. of Cara••la, ch. T. Laubach; in this are included the 〈◊〉 of Windishmark, ch. T. Metling; and the County of Goritia, ch. T. Goritz. 5. D of Carinthia, ch. T. Clagenfurt. 6. County of Tirol, ch. T. Inspruck, in which are included the Bish. of Trent, (in some measure under its own B.) ch. T. Trent; and the B. of Brixen, ch. T. Brixen; and also the County of Bregentz, ch. T. Bregentz. Vienna is ch. T. of this Circle.
			* 11. To these Circles may be added the Kingdom of Bohemia, or B•hemerland, on the N. of Austria. It is (taking it in the largest extent) 275 m. l. & 226 br. the Seat of the old Bojemi, Marcomanni, and Quadi; now for the most part subject to the House of Austria. Under this name are comprehended four Provinces, viz. 1. Bohemia it self, ch. T. Prage, Kuttenberg and Egra. 2. Mar. of Lusatia, (under the Elec. of Sax.) divided into the Lower, ch. T. Soraw; and the Higher, ch. T. Pautzen and Zittaw. 3. Duke of Silesia, divided into the Higher, ch. T. Troppaw; and the Lower, ch. T. Breslaw and Glogaw, with the D. of Crossen, (under the D. of Bran.) ch. T. Crossen. 4. Mar. of Misnia, ch. T. .Olmuntz and Brin. The ch. T. of the whole is Prage.
			* 12. Also in the bounds of Germany lies Switzerland, a great Commonwealth made up of many small ones, containing the ancient Helvetia, part of Rhaetia, Gal. Narbonensis, and Transpadana. It lies on the S. of Suabia, 220 m. l. & 140 br. consisting of three parts, viz. 1. The Cantons, which are thirteen, viz. Zurick, Bern, Basil, Lucern, Soluthern, Freiberg, Schafhausen, Switz, Zug, Appenzel, Glaritz, Vnderwalden, (ch. T. Stantz) and Vri (ch. T. Altorf) ch. T. of the rest are the same. 2. The States Confederate, which are six, (besides Geneva, Mulhausen and Rotweil) viz. The Grisons, ch. T. Coire; Wall•sland, ch. T. Sion; Valatoline, ch. T. Sundrio; Bish▪ of Basil with the Ter. of Biel, ch. T. Biel; Ter. of St. Gall, ch. T. St. Gall; Ter. of Neuenburg, ch. T. Neuenburg. 3. The Praefectures, which are the Towns and Countries of Baden, Bremgarten, Mellingen, Rapesvila, Wagenthal, Tergow, Sangans, and Walenstat; the Vallies of Locarn, Lugan▪ Mend•isi, and Madia; the Bali•ges of Belinzona, •asteren, Vlzenach, Granson, Morat, Orbe, and Schwarzimburg; and the Count Verdemburg. Basil is ch. T. of all.

			Rivers of principal note are five, viz. 1. Rhine, 2. Danow, 3. Elbe, 4. Oder, and 5. Weser.

			Mountains of greatest note are, 1. Fichtelberg, incircling Bohemia, and 2. Schwartzwald in Suabia.

			Archbishopricks 7. Bishopricks 43. Universities 30.</blockquote>

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	Clagenfurt, the neatest Town in Carinthia, built in a square Figure, and enclos'd with a Wall; here is a handsom Piazza, in the middle of which stands a noble Fountain, over which is a Dragon and an Hercules before it carv'd in Stone. This Town is distant 10 miles from S. Veit to the North, •20 from Villach to the West, and about 6 from the Save to the South.		Clagenfurt, the neatest Town in Carinthia, built in a square Figure, and enclos'd with a Wall; here is a handsom Piazza, in the middle of which stands a noble Fountain, over which is a Dragon and an Hercules before it carv'd in Stone. This Town is distant 10 miles from S. Veit to the North, •20 from Villach to the West, and about 6 from the Save to the South.

	The Dutchy of CARNIOLA, in High-Dutch, Hortzogthum Krayn; with WINDISHMARCH and the County of GORITIA.

	This Province is bounded on the North with Carinthia and Cilley, on the South by a ridge of Mountains, that part it from the Territories of the State of Venice, on the East by Croatia, and on the West by Carinthia. The length of it from East to West, is about 110 miles, and its breadth 40 miles. It is very Mountainous, but has pleasant Valleys which yield store of Corn and Wine. The River Save hath its source in the Western part, and runs quite thro' it, besides which here are other good Rivers.

	* Carniola, divided into Upper
	** ...Laubach.
	** ...Crainburg.
	** ...Bischoffslach.
	* and Lower; hath these considerable Towns,
	** ...Oberlabach.
	** ...Zircknitz.
	* In the Windischmarch, or Marquisate of Windes, which is the South east part of Carniola.
	** ...Metling.
	** ...Rudelphsworth.
	* The County of Goritia, on the South-west of Carniola.
	** ...Goritz.
	* To these may be added part of Istria, wherein stand
	** S. Viet am Flaum.
	* And the Territory of
	** ...Trieste.

	LAƲBACH, Labacum, aut Labiana, the Capital of Carniola, stands on the banks of a small River of the same name, which falls into the Save 10 miles below it, and is distant 30 miles from the River Drave to the South, 50 from the Confines of Croatia to the West, and 35 from Trieste upon the Gulph of Venice to the North. It is a well-built City and very populous, the See of a Bishop, and hath a large Castle for its defence, but it is commanded by a Hill, and the Town is not very strong; however endured a Siege in 1440, when Frederick III. being Crown'd at Aken, his Brother Albert and Count Ʋlric attack'd this City, but it held out till the Emperor came to its Relief.

	Crainburg, seated on the banks of the Save, 20 miles from Lauback North-west, and 24 from Clagenfurt to the South-east, on the top of a Hill, and fortified with a strong Castle. The Town has three Churches in it, and in the Suburbs is a Monastery of Capuchins. It once gave title to a Marquess.

	Lack, or Bishops-Lack, is a handsom well-built fortified City, standing upon a small River, 10 miles South from Crainburg, and 20 East from Laubach. It is subject to the Bishop of Freysing, to whom the Emperor Henry III. gave it, and the Governor of it is his Lieutenant. This Town was plunder'd and burnt in 1451, since when it has been Re-built and better fortified.

	Zirknitz, a Town of no great bulk, nor considerable but for the Lake near it, to which it gives name.

	This Lake is very wonderful; it is about 4 German miles in length, and 2 in breadth, and from September to June, is full of Water, but the other six Months is quite dry. In June the Water descends thro' many large Holes in the bottom, (at which time the Country People catch abundance of Fish, by laying Nets over the Holes) leaving the bottom quite dry, so that the neighbouring People sow Corn in it, which they have time to reap, and afterwards to put in their Cattle, and let in the Deer and Hares from the neighbouring Forests, which they Hunt in this Lake, and all before the Water returns; for the Earth is exceeding Prolifick: And in September the Water returns, spouting up with great Violence, and to a great height out of these Holes, and soon makes that a Sea, that was before a Field for Corn, Pasture and Hunting; and this happens constantly every Year, and at this certain time.

	Ober-Laubach, about 16 miles West from the Laubach, already described, and on the same River with that, is considerable by being a Mart for Italian Goods, which are brought hither in great quantities, and sent to all parts of Germany.

	Metling, Metulum, the chief Town of the Windischmark, stands near the Frontiers of Croatia, 35 miles South from Cilley, 25 East from the Lake of Zirknitz, and 25 North from the Gulph of Venice. It is a place of no great Consideration: The chief Trade of the Inhabitants lies in Swine, which they fatten in two neighbouring Woods of Chesnut-trees and Oaks. In the Year 1431 this Town was surpriz'd by the Turks and the Inhabitants massacred. And again, in 1578, it was plunder'd by 'em.

	Rudolphworth or Newstat, stands upon the River Gurk 12 miles North-west from Metling: It is a very ancient Town, and honour'd with great Priviledges, which were given them by the Emperor Frederick IV. about the Year 1435. for having oppos'd Albert of Austria and Ʋlric Count of Cilly. This Town is famous for the best Wine in these Parts.

	Goritia, a small County in Friuli, is subject to the Emperor. The rest of the Province being subject to the Venetians, shall be describ'd with the rest of Italy. The Chief Town is,

	Gortz or Goritz seated upon the River Lizonzo, 20 miles from the Gulph of Venice and 15 from Aquileia to the North, 50 from Clagenfurt to the South, and as much from Laubach to the West. The Town is old, and by some thought to be the old Roman Norricia or Noreia. Dieterich, King of the Goths vanquish'd Odoacer, King of the Heruli, near this Place. The Sclavonian Tongue, spoken in these Provinces, reaches no farther West than this Town, and here the common People speak a corrupt Italian. It was take by the Venetians in 1608. but regain'd by the Emperor the year after; and in 1616 they attempted to surprize it, but were forced to retreat.

	Trieste, the Chief Town of the small Province of Karstia, stands on the Adriatique Sea or Gulph of Venice, 30 miles from Aquileia to the East, at the bottom of a Bay, to which it gives Name. It is a small, but strong and populous Place, and a Bishop's See, under the Patriarch of Aquileia; it has a large but unsafe Harbor. The Emperor took this City from the Venetians, A. D. 1507. and has been ever since in possession of it.

	S. Viet am Flaum, tho' situate in Istria, which is accounted part of Italy, yet being subject to the House of Austria, must be described here. It is a strong Town, having a Castle, besides Walls and Ditches for its Defence, and is seated on the Adriatick Sea, 30 miles South from Czernickz, and 40 South-west from Metling, and at the Mouth of the River Flaum. The Italian Tongue is here spoken in its Purity, and therefore the Austrian Gentry send their Children here to be taught it. In the Suburbs stand a Monastery, famous for a Treaty of Peace concluded in it between the Emperor and the Venetians, in the Year 1618.

	The County of TYREL, with the Bishoprick of BRIXEN.		The County of TYREL, with the Bishoprick of BRIXEN.

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	To this Province doth belong the Country of WALDECK, whose Earls are subject to the Lantgraves; its chief place is Gorbach. Likewise to this Province belongeth WETTERAVIA, whose chief places are Nassau, Solins, Han•u, and Isenbourg.		To this Province doth belong the Country of WALDECK, whose Earls are subject to the Lantgraves; its chief place is Gorbach. Likewise to this Province belongeth WETTERAVIA, whose chief places are Nassau, Solins, Han•u, and Isenbourg.

	* ~~2.17The~~ Province of WESTPHALIA is divided into three parts, to wit, Ecclesiasticks, Counties, and Imperial Cities. This Province was the ancient habitation of the Saxons; the Soil is very fertil, wonderfully stored with Acorns, which makes their Swines-flesh excellent, and so much esteemed. The chief places in the Ecclesiasticks are those of Paderborne, Minde, and Arensberg; also the Bishopricks of Collen, Munster, and Triers. The Bishoprick of COLLEN taketh up a great part of Westphalia,* 2.18 and hath for its chief place Collen, a City well stored with Schools for the education of Youth; and here (according to Report) were interr'd the Bodies of the three Wise-men which came from the East to worship our Saviour, vulgarly called the three Kings of Collen. The Bishoprick of MƲNSTER hath its chief place so called, seated on the River Ems, where there is a Monastery so called, built by Charles the Great; 2. Warendrop, and 3. Herwerden. The Bishoprick of TRIERS hath for its chief places 1. Triers, an ancient City, seated on the Moselle; 2. Bopport, seated on the said River, and 3. Engers.		* The Province of WESTPHALIA is divided into three parts, to wit, Ecclesiasticks, Counties, and Imperial Cities. This Province was the ancient habitation of the Saxons; the Soil is very fertil, wonderfully stored with Acorns, which makes their Swines-flesh excellent, and so much esteemed. The chief places in the Ecclesiasticks are those of Paderborne, Minde, and Arensberg; also the Bishopricks of Collen, Munster, and Triers. The Bishoprick of COLLEN taketh up a great part of Westphalia, and hath for its chief place Collen, a City well stored with Schools for the education of Youth; and here (according to Report) were interr'd the Bodies of the three Wise-men which came from the East to worship our Saviour, vulgarly called the three Kings of Collen. The Bishoprick of MƲNSTER hath its chief place so called, seated on the River Ems, where there is a Monastery so called, built by Charles the Great; 2. Warendrop, and 3. Herwerden. The Bishoprick of TRIERS hath for its chief places 1. Triers, an ancient City, seated on the Moselle; 2. Bopport, seated on the said River, and 3. Engers.

	* ~~2.19The~~ Counties belonging to the Province of Westphalia, are 1. EMBDEN, whose chief place is Aurick; 2. OLDENBOƲRG, whose chief place is so called; 3. HOYE, which hath for its chief place Nienbourg; 4. LIPPE, whose chief place is Lipstad; 5. RAVENSBERG, whose chief place is Herword; and 6. BENTHEM, whose chief place bears the fame name.		* The Counties belonging to the Province of Westphalia, are 1. EMBDEN, whose chief place is Aurick; 2. OLDENBOƲRG, whose chief place is so called; 3. HOYE, which hath for its chief place Nienbourg; 4. LIPPE, whose chief place is Lipstad; 5. RAVENSBERG, whose chief place is Herword; and 6. BENTHEM, whose chief place bears the fame name.

	And lastly, * 2.20 the Imperial Cities are those of Embden, seated low, and therefore no good VVinter City; but in the Summer is very pleasant: and Zoest, of some account.		And lastly, the Imperial Cities are those of Embden, seated low, and therefore no good VVinter City; but in the Summer is very pleasant: and Zoest, of some account.

	We have already subdivided Germany about the Danube; it parts, as they are set down in the Geographical Table of Germany about the Danube, are as followeth.		We have already subdivided Germany about the Danube; it parts, as they are set down in the Geographical Table of Germany about the Danube, are as followeth.

	* ~~2.21The~~ Province of SOVABIA is divided into several parts and Bishopricks, viz. the Bishoprick of AƲSBOƲRG, whose chief places are Dillengen and Fuessen. The Bishoprick of CONSTANCE, whose chief place is Mersbourg. The Bishoprick of COIRE, whose chief place is Marsoila. The Dutchy of WIRTENBERG, whose chief places are Stutgard, dignified with the Seat and residence of the Duke; and Tubingue, of note for being a University, both Imperial Cities. The Marquisate of BƲRGAƲ, which hath for its chief place Guntzbourg. Part of the Marquisate of BADENDƲRLACK hath for its principal place Baden, seated on the Rhine, and honoured with the residence of the Marquess for the Winter Season, as Milberg is for the Summer. The County of FƲRSTENBERG hath for its chief place Meskirch. The County of HOHENBERG, whose chief place is Ehingen. The County of RHINFELD, hath for its chief places Rhinfelden and Lauffenbourg. The Barony of WALDBOƲRG, whose chief place bears the fame name. The Marquisate of ANSPACH, whose chief place bears the fame name. The Bishoprick of WEIRTSBERG, whose chief place bears fame name. The Bishoprick of MENTZ, whose chief place is so called, seated on the Moene; this Bishop is the chief Elector of Germany. The Bishoprick of BAMBERG hath for its chief places Bamberg, seated on the Moene; and Fochiam, where (as 'tis said) Pontius Pilate was born.		* The Province of SOVABIA is divided into several parts and Bishopricks, viz. the Bishoprick of AƲSBOƲRG, whose chief places are Dillengen and Fuessen. The Bishoprick of CONSTANCE, whose chief place is Mersbourg. The Bishoprick of COIRE, whose chief place is Marsoila. The Dutchy of WIRTENBERG, whose chief places are Stutgard, dignified with the Seat and residence of the Duke; and Tubingue, of note for being a University, both Imperial Cities. The Marquisate of BƲRGAƲ, which hath for its chief place Guntzbourg. Part of the Marquisate of BADENDƲRLACK hath for its principal place Baden, seated on the Rhine, and honoured with the residence of the Marquess for the Winter Season, as Milberg is for the Summer. The County of FƲRSTENBERG hath for its chief place Meskirch. The County of HOHENBERG, whose chief place is Ehingen. The County of RHINFELD, hath for its chief places Rhinfelden and Lauffenbourg. The Barony of WALDBOƲRG, whose chief place bears the fame name. The Marquisate of ANSPACH, whose chief place bears the fame name. The Bishoprick of WEIRTSBERG, whose chief place bears fame name. The Bishoprick of MENTZ, whose chief place is so called, seated on the Moene; this Bishop is the chief Elector of Germany. The Bishoprick of BAMBERG hath for its chief places Bamberg, seated on the Moene; and Fochiam, where (as 'tis said) Pontius Pilate was born.

	Besides these Parts or Countries there are several IMPERIAL CITIES,* 2.22 as they lye on this side, and beyond the Rhine; as 1. Ausbourg, seated on the Leith, in a fruitful Plain for Corn and Pastures, Northwards of the Alpes, from which it is not far distant; it is a Free City of the Empire, governed by a Senate of Citizens, and is a place of beauty and good strength. 2. Constance, 3. Ʋberlingue, with twelve others, as are mentioned in the Geographical Table of Germany, about the Danube.		Besides these Parts or Countries there are several IMPERIAL CITIES,* 2.22 as they lye on this side, and beyond the Rhine; as 1. Ausbourg, seated on the Leith, in a fruitful Plain for Corn and Pastures, Northwards of the Alpes, from which it is not far distant; it is a Free City of the Empire, governed by a Senate of Citizens, and is a place of beauty and good strength. 2. Constance, 3. Ʋberlingue, with twelve others, as are mentioned in the Geographical Table of Germany, about the Danube.

	* ~~2.23The~~ Province of SWITZERLAND, the SWISSES, or HELVETIA, South of Italy and Savoy, is divided into 13 Cantons; and Confederates with them are 12 or 13 Allies, and 20 or 25 Subjects; all which, with the names of the several Cantons, &c. are set down in the Geographical Table of Switzerland. The whole Country is in length 240 miles, and about 180 in breadth; it is exceeding populous, and the Men being good Souldiers and addicting themselves to the Wars, serve under the Colours of any Prince that hireth them. This Country is said to lie the highest of any in Europe, as sending forth four Rivers, which run through its quarters, viz. the Rhine, Danube, the Po, and the Roanus. But to proceed to its chief places in the Cantons, and then with those Confederate with them; and 1. Basle, seated on the Rhine, which separates it into the greater and lesser Basle, once an Imperial City, but now joyned to the Cantons; it is of note for its University, for the notable Council here held, and for the Sepulchers of Erasmus, Hottoman, Clareanus, and Pontanus. 2. Zurich, seated on the Lake Zurisca, which separates it into two parts, but joyned together with three fair Bridges, that in the midst serving for a Meeting-place for Merchants. 3. Lucerne, seated on the banks of a great Lake so called; 4. Steine; 5. Berne, 6. Soleurne, 7. Fribourg, and 8. Schafshouse.		* The Province of SWITZERLAND, the SWISSES, or HELVETIA, South of Italy and Savoy, is divided into 13 Cantons; and Confederates with them are 12 or 13 Allies, and 20 or 25 Subjects; all which, with the names of the several Cantons, &c. are set down in the Geographical Table of Switzerland. The whole Country is in length 240 miles, and about 180 in breadth; it is exceeding populous, and the Men being good Souldiers and addicting themselves to the Wars, serve under the Colours of any Prince that hireth them. This Country is said to lie the highest of any in Europe, as sending forth four Rivers, which run through its quarters, viz. the Rhine, Danube, the Po, and the Roanus. But to proceed to its chief places in the Cantons, and then with those Confederate with them; and 1. Basle, seated on the Rhine, which separates it into the greater and lesser Basle, once an Imperial City, but now joyned to the Cantons; it is of note for its University, for the notable Council here held, and for the Sepulchers of Erasmus, Hottoman, Clareanus, and Pontanus. 2. Zurich, seated on the Lake Zurisca, which separates it into two parts, but joyned together with three fair Bridges, that in the midst serving for a Meeting-place for Merchants. 3. Lucerne, seated on the banks of a great Lake so called; 4. Steine; 5. Berne, 6. Soleurne, 7. Fribourg, and 8. Schafshouse.

	* ~~2.24Amongst~~ the Confederates with the Switzers, the chief are the Commonwealth of GENEVA, whose Territories (though not above eight miles in circuit, and and the City not above two miles in circuit) is said to contain about 16 or 17000 Souls; it is seated on the Lake Lemanus, through which the River Rhosne takes its course, which divides the City in two parts; it is a fair City, well fortified, and wholly in the possession of the Protestants, and since the Reformation is become a flourishing University. The Government of this Estate is by a Common-Council, consisting of 200, the four chief amongst them are called Syndiques. The Magistrates of this City allow of all Civil Recreations on Sundays; to their Ministers they allow no Tithes, but give them yearly Stipends.		* Amongst the Confederates with the Switzers, the chief are the Commonwealth of GENEVA, whose Territories (though not above eight miles in circuit, and and the City not above two miles in circuit) is said to contain about 16 or 17000 Souls; it is seated on the Lake Lemanus, through which the River Rhosne takes its course, which divides the City in two parts; it is a fair City, well fortified, and wholly in the possession of the Protestants, and since the Reformation is become a flourishing University. The Government of this Estate is by a Common-Council, consisting of 200, the four chief amongst them are called Syndiques. The Magistrates of this City allow of all Civil Recreations on Sundays; to their Ministers they allow no Tithes, but give them yearly Stipends.

	* ~~2.25The~~ GRISSONS hath for its chief place Coire: also SANGAL; and the Territory of VALLAIS, or Valesia, seated wholly amongst the Alpes; a Country of no great bigness, consisting in craggy Rocks and impassible Hills, yet intermixed with delightful and rich Vallies. Its chief places are Sittin, or Sion, the only walled Town in the Country, and is a place of great strength, as well by Nature as Art, being seated on a high and steep Hill, 2. Martinach, of note for its Antiquity; and 3. Augaunum, or St. Maurice, esteemed the Key of the Country, especially in the Winter, the Ice stopping all other entrances; here being a Bridge over the Rhine for that purpose, which is strongly built, and as well fortified and guarded for fear of a Surprizal. Besides these several other Places, Bishopricks and Cities, which are their Allies and Subjects, which I have observed in the Geographical Table of Switzerland.		* The GRISSONS hath for its chief place Coire: also SANGAL; and the Territory of VALLAIS, or Valesia, seated wholly amongst the Alpes; a Country of no great bigness, consisting in craggy Rocks and impassible Hills, yet intermixed with delightful and rich Vallies. Its chief places are Sittin, or Sion, the only walled Town in the Country, and is a place of great strength, as well by Nature as Art, being seated on a high and steep Hill, 2. Martinach, of note for its Antiquity; and 3. Augaunum, or St. Maurice, esteemed the Key of the Country, especially in the Winter, the Ice stopping all other entrances; here being a Bridge over the Rhine for that purpose, which is strongly built, and as well fortified and guarded for fear of a Surprizal. Besides these several other Places, Bishopricks and Cities, which are their Allies and Subjects, which I have observed in the Geographical Table of Switzerland.

	* ~~2.26The~~ Province of BAVARIA is divided into the Dukedom of Tirol, the Dutchy of Bavaria, and the Palatinate of Bavaria.		* The Province of BAVARIA is divided into the Dukedom of Tirol, the Dutchy of Bavaria, and the Palatinate of Bavaria.

	The Estates of the Dukedom of TIROL is about 70 miles in length, and as much in breadth; it hath for its chief places 1. Inspruck, seated on the Oenus. 2. Trent, a Bishoprick, seated on the River Adesis, famous for the General Council there held by Pope Paul the Third, against the Doctrines of Luther and Calvin, which continued off and on for the space of 18 years. 3. Tirol, and 4. Feldkirch. The Soil of this Country is very fertil, and in many places hath store of Silver-Mines, which are found profitable to the Arch-Dukes.		The Estates of the Dukedom of TIROL is about 70 miles in length, and as much in breadth; it hath for its chief places 1. Inspruck, seated on the Oenus. 2. Trent, a Bishoprick, seated on the River Adesis, famous for the General Council there held by Pope Paul the Third, against the Doctrines of Luther and Calvin, which continued off and on for the space of 18 years. 3. Tirol, and 4. Feldkirch. The Soil of this Country is very fertil, and in many places hath store of Silver-Mines, which are found profitable to the Arch-Dukes.