It is true, that preceding works have thrown much light on these countries, and the subjects I have here handled have been treated by abler pens than mine; but, besides the expensiveness of those works, which renders them inaccessible to a great class of readers, the subject is so new, and embraces such a wide field of research, that an abundant harvest still remains for fresh labourers. Having confined myself to one portion of this vast territory, I have been able to enter into a minuter detail of many things that have been cursorily passed over by preceding writers; and, finally, having resided in the country which is the subject of these Remarks during the last five years, my means of observation have been neither few nor limited. CONTENTS. PAGE The Port--Custom-House Regulations 1 Visit of the Health Boat 2 Outer and Inner Roads 3 Pilots 4 Port of Ensenada -- Barraccas -- Navigation of the River Plate -- _Balandras_, or lighters, for lading and unlading vessels -- Carts used for embarking and disembarking -- Packets between Buenos Ayres and Monte Video 5 Climate 6 Diseases 9 Environs of the City -- Alameda, or Public Walk 10 The Beach, crowded with Sailors -- Coffee-Houses and Hotels 11 Public Buildings: The Fort--Consulado--Cabildo--Bank--House of Representatives--Custom-House--Public Library--Botanical Museum--Retiro--Residencia 14 to 16 Squares and Streets 16 Houses 17 Churches 18 Theatre 22 Circus 33 FOREIGN RESIDENTS.