* Syracuse.
   Syracuse was the capital of Sicily, situated on the eastern
   side of the island, 72; miles S. by E. of Messina, and about
   112; of Palermo.  In its ancient state of splendour it was 22罔   in extent, according to Strabo; and such was its opulence,
   that when the Romans took it, they found more riches than they
   did at Carthage.

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