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cient name was Argyllæ. In Strabo's time not the least vestige of it remained, except the baths called Cæritana.

CERITES TABULE, the tables of the Roman censors. In these were entered the names of such as for some misdemeanor forfeited their right of suffrage, or were degraded from a higher to a less honorable tribe. They were so named from the people of Care, who hospitably receiving the Romans after the taking of Rome by the Gauls, were, on the Romans recovering their city, honored with all the privileges of citizens, except the right of voting.

CAERMARTHEN. See CARMARTHEN. CAERNARVON. See CARNARVON. CAERLEON, an ancient market town of Monmouthshire, on the Usk, over which is a handsome stone bridge, is said to have been a residence of one of the British kings, and was at a very early period distinguished for its ecclesiastical and literary foundations. Its name signifies the fort or town of Leon. By the Romans it was called Isca, Isca Colonia, and Civitas Legionis II. Augustæ. In order to distinguish it from Exeter, which was likewise called Isca, it was also denominated Isca Silurum. Here the Roman prætor resided, and had his Palatium, which, in all probability, was where the old mansion called the lodge now stands. Here also the courts were held for Britannia Secunda, and the imperial edicts were promulgated. Mr. Cox, the tourist, endeavoured to take a survey of the ancient city, which appeared to him to be oblong, inclining to a square, enclosing a circumference of 1800 yards, but the Roman city must have had extensive suburbs.

Giraldus Cambrensis visited Caerleon, in making the tour of Wales with archbishop Baldwin, in the year 1180. At that time it was hastening to decay; but to the learned archdeacon it continued to display evident marks of former magnificence. He speaks of its splendid palaces, which once emulated with their gilded roofs the grandeur of Rome, for it was originally built by the Roman princes, and adorned with stately edifices; a gigantic tower, numerous baths, ruins of a temple, and a theatre, the walls of which are partly standing. Here we still see,' he adds, both within and without the walls, subterraneous buildings, aqueducts and vaulted caverns, and stoves so excellently contrived, as to convey their heat through secret and imperceptible pores.' Of its Christian antiquities he says, 'Here lie two illustrious, and next to Alban and Amphibalus, the two most celebrated protomartyrs of Britain, Julius and Aaron, of whom both had a church within the city, dedicated to their memory; for, in former ages, it contained three fine churches: the first was that of Julius, adorned with a convent of Franciscan friars,

devoted to the virgin deity; the second, that a his holy associate Aaron, and illustrious for its order of regular canons; the third was at one time the metropolitan church of all Cambria.' Part of an ancient castle is still remaining; it appears to have been 300 yards in circumference; and from the eminence on which it was situated, commanded one of the most beautiful and extensive views in England. There is an amphitheatre on the banks of the Usk, of an oval concavity, measuring seventy-four yards by sixtyfour, and six in depth: the natives call it king Arthur's round table. The present church, a good specimen of the Norman era, is kept in good repair by the testamentary benefaction of the late Charles Williams, Esq. a native of the place. He also founded a charity-school for thirty boys and twenty girls. The town now consists only of two or three small streets. In the vicinity are extensive iron and tin works. The market is on Thursday, and well supplied. There is also a smaller market on Saturday.

CÆRULATA, in entomology, a species of phalana geometra, the wings of which are banded with two cæruleous bands.

CERULEA, sky blue, the specific name of a chrysomela, pimelia cicindelia, and necydalis, so called from their shining blue color.

CERULEA, in ichthyology, a species of coryphæna, found in the American Ocean.

CERULEA, in ornithology, an American species of ardea; the blue heron of Latham; the blue bittern of Catesby. The color of the body is blue, whence its name. Also, an Indian species of alcedo; the ispida indica torquata of Brisson; and the white collared king's fisher of Latham. Also, a species of procellaria; the blue petrel of Latham. Also, a fine species of certhia or creeper, from Cayenne. Also, a South American columba; the tlacapoilotl of Ray; and blue pigeon of Latham. And, lastly, a species of muscicapa, or fly-catcher, found in the Philippine isles. This is the azure fly-catcher of Latham.

CÆRULEOCEPHALIA, in entomology, a species of cantharis with a red thorax, fuscous wing cases, and the posterior part of the head blue black. Also, a species of bombyx, commonly called the figure of eight moth.

CĂRULEOCEPHALA, in ornithology, a species of alcedo. Buffon calls it martin-pêcheur à tete bleue, and petit-martin-pêcheur du Senegal; and it is the blue-headed king's fisher of Latham.

CÆRULEOCEPHALUS, in entomology, a species of curculio, of a violet color, with testaceous thorax and elytræ. Found in Germany.

CERULEOCEPHALUS, in ornithology, a species of psittacus; the red and blue parrot of Willoughby and Latham. Found in Guiana and Cayenne.

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