FALMOUTH, (Cornwall) 220 cm. 282 mm. from London, where the r. Fale runs into the English Channel, is by much the richest
and most trading T. of the Co. and larger than any 3 of its Bors. that send members to Pt. 'Tis so commodious a harbour,
that ships of the greatest burden come up to its kay. 'Tis guarded by the castles of St. Mawes and Pendennis, on a high
rock at the entrance, built by Hen. VIII. and there is such shelter in the many creeks bel. to it, that the whole royal
navy may ride safe here in any wind, it being next to Milford-Haven, the best road for shipping in Great-Britain. 'Tis
wellbuilt, and its trade is mightily increased, since the establishment of the packet-boats here for Spain and Portugal,
and the W. Indies, which not only bring over vast quantities of gold in specie and in bars, on account of the merchants in
London; but the Falmouth merchants trade with the Portuguese in ships of their own; and they have a great share also in
the gainful pilchard trade. The custom-house for most of the Cornish Ts. as well as the head collector, is settled here,
where the duties, including those of the other ports, are very considerable. 'Tis a corp. governed by a mayor and ald. and
gives title of Visc. to the family of Boscawen, as it did in the R. of Cha. II. to his natural son, the late D. of
Northumberland. Here is a Mt. on Th. and Fairs July 27, and Oct. 30.