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Ragusa, a City and Republick in Dalmatia upon the Gulf of Venice, and an Archbishop's See; some Authors esteem it to be the same with the ancient Epidaurus; but others will have the Ruins of that City to be on the other side, in a place called Ragusi Vecchio; however it be, this City which the Sclavonians call Dubronich, is very well built. Its situation is upon a Ro..."

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=== 1694. The great historical, geographical and poetical dictionary by Louis Moreri. ===
<blockquote>Ragusa, a City and Republick in [[Dalmatia]] upon the Gulf of Venice, and an Archbishop's See; some Authors esteem it to be the same with the ancient Epidaurus; but others will have the Ruins of that City to be on the other side, in a place called Ragusi Vecchio; however it be, this City which the Sclavonians call Dubronich, is very well built. Its situation is upon a Rock, so high on one side and craggy, that 'tis a Covert to it; and on the other side it stretcheth it self along a little Tongue of Land, where 'tis washed by the Sea. Near the Town is the Fort of St. Lawrence, and a Port. It's inhabited by many Merchants, and the best peopled place in Dalmatia. The Government of it is almost like unto that of the Republick of Venice. It's true, that the fear of losing their imaginary Liberty is so great, that it obliges them to change their Duke or Governour every Month, and to continue their Officers in their Posts but for six Weeks; wherefore Gentlemen cannot wear a Sword, nor lie abroad without informing the Senate therewith; and in the night-time Strangers, and especially Turks, are lock'd up in their Lodgings by them. Moreover, the Gates of the City are never open but for three or four hours by Day in Summer-time, and not above an hour and half in Winter. The Ragusians pay Tribute to the Turks, whom they fear; to the Venetians, whom they hate; to the Pope, Emperor and King of Spain upon Consideration. Ragusia, or the Country of Ragusa is but inconsiderable, comprehending no more than the Town of that name, Stagno, and two or three Villages. This City is very much subject to Earthquakes; and had terrible shocks in 1634 and 1667. The Senate of Ragusa is composed of sixty Senators, whereof forty, at least must meet together when they assemble for Judgment. Civil Matters, at the Commencement of the Suit, are brought before six of the Senate, from whom there is an Appeal to the College of thirty, who are no Senators, and if the Decrees be for Sums exceeding five hundred Crowns, the Appeals are finally determined by the Senate. Their Judicial Proceedings are in Latin, but they plead in Italian, or the Language of the Country. Criminal Affairs are judged by an Officer, from whom there is an Appeal to a Jurisdiction composed of six Senators, and if the Sentence be confirmed there, the Affair is terminated; but if otherwise, the Senate takes Cognizance thereof, and judges it. As to the Affairs Politick of lesser importance; the Governour with six of the Senate decides them, and these six Senators exercise that charge a year. Monconis.</blockquote>

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