4. In the fourth arrondissement are—Neeftheitcl, population 3486 in the whole commune, distinguished as Neufchatel-eu-bry, is on the slope of a hill near the right bank of the Bethune, in a hilly and woodland country affording good pasturage, 26 miles N.E. from Rouen, and has tribunals of first instance and of commerce, and manu factures of woollen cloth, hosiery, leather, beer, and glass. The town is not well built ; it has an hospital and a prison. It was formerly capital of the district of Bray, and was repeatedly taken by the English or by the contending parties in the civil strifes of France. There was a castle built by Henry I. of England, which gave namo to the town. Previously it had been a mere village named Drieu Court. Trade is carried on in flour, butter, and in the little cream cheeses of the district, called Neufchatel cheeses. Aunale, popula tion 1798, on the Brale, 12 miles E. from Neufchatel, on the slope of a hill above the Brele. It is famous for the battle between the forces of the League, under the Duke of Parma, and the army of Henri IV., who was wounded in the action, and had a narrow escape for his life. Forges-les-Eaux, population 1700, on a hill near the forest of Bray, 12 miles S. by E. from Neufchatel, has mineral springs. Crucible earth of the best kind is found here. Gournay, population 3200, 24 miles S.E. from Neufchatel, is situated on the Epte, and has a tribunal of commerce, a good butter market, and manufactures of linen, leather, porcelain, and glass. It is thought to have originated prior to the settlement of the Normans. During the existence of the duchy of Normandie, it was of importance as a frontier town towards the domains of the French king. It is a small clean well-built town, surrounded with a pleasant boulevard. The church of St-Hildevert was built between the end of the 11th and the 13th centuries, and the architecture varies with the date of erection ; the interior is of Norman architecture*, but in the west front the pointed arch is need. The heart of Blanche of Castillo, St. Louis's mother, was deposited in this church. on the Argue, 9 miles N.W. from Neuf diets!, population 2500, has manufactures of linen, glass, leather of various kinds, and glue ; there are twelve yearly fairs ; trade is carried on in corn, wood, cattle, and hides.
5. In the fifth arrondissement the chief town, Field, is situated in a fertile plain, 23 miles by railway N.W. from Rouen, and has tribunals
of first instance and of commerce, and about 10,000 inhabitants. The town is old ; the principal street is nearly 21 miles long, and lined with timber-framed houses roofed with slates. It was formerly a place of great trade. The sires of Yvetot are styled kings in old chronicles, and an edict of the exchequer of Normandie qualifies them with this title. Yvetot has linen and cotton factories, and a considerable trade in cattle, sheep, and agricultural produce. Alloutilk, about 4 miles from Yvetot on the road to Havre, though only a village of 1300 inhabitants deserves mention on account of its oak, which is about POO years old, 15 yards 3 feet in girth near the ground, and nearly 9 yards at the height of a man's head. Branches from two to three yards in circumference spring out from the trunk, and cover a vast space. The trunk of this enormous tree is hollow ; the interior wainscotted and painted in marble colours, was fitted up as a chapel, and dedicated to Notre-Dame dela-Pah in 1696. The top of the oak Is formed into a bell tower, and is surmounted by an iron crows. Caudebee, 6 miles S. from Yvetot, on the right bank of the Seine, has a population of 2700. It was formerly the capital of Cane, and sets often taken by the English In the wars of the 15th century. The old fortification' that bellied for six months the skill of the great Talbot, have entirely disappeared. Candebec has a harbour lined with quays, but it is little frequented by shipping. Doaderille, 8 milers N.W. from Yvetot : popu lation, 3700. a small seaport with a tribunal of commerce, and about 6000 inhabitants, Is pleasantly situated 13 miles N. from Yvetot. The mackerel, herring, and cod fisheries are carried on with great activity. There is a good deal of business done in linens and cotton goods : and Bahia and Norway timber for shipping, wine, brandy, &c. are Imported.
The department constitutes the diocese of Rouen : It is under the jurisdiction of the High Court of Rouen, and within the limits of the University-Academy of Caen. It is included in the 2nd Military Division, of which the head-quarters are at Rouen. It sends 6 members to the Legislative Chamber of the French empire. There are several fine ruins in this department, among which we can only mention the abbey of Jamiages on the banks of the Seine below Rouen, and the remains of the castles of Rouen, Dieppe, and Arqnes.