New Mexico offers the same picture, the Cumanches of that country, are yet an unconquered race, holding an eternal war against their Spanish neighbours, and though from the uncultivated state of their country, and the constant exertion they are obliged to make to secure their independence, they are not so far advanced in the arts of civilized life as the Araucanians, yet the Cumanches are a race far beyond their neighbours who are enslaved in the missions. From the latter cause, the tribes of Guiana, of Amazonia, of La Plata, and of Patagonia, have hitherto remained in the state of barbarism in which they existed when first discovered, and will in all probability long continue the only tenants of their scorching plains and humid forests, unless gold, or some equally powerful motive induces the European to enlarge his settlements in their country. This subject would lead us to a discussion which might occupy a volume; it will therefore be necessary to close it, at the same time hoping that it may be resumed and enlarged upon by some abler hand. WOOLWICH, _July 15th, 1818_. CONTENTS OF THE FIRST VOLUME. PART I. NORTH AMERICAN DOMINIONS. GENERAL Description, Era of Discovery and Colonization Page 1 Extent and Boundaries 4 Political Divisions 6 Territorial Divisions 6 FLORIDA (East and West) 6 Extent and Boundaries 6 Discovery and History 7