MAINERS AND) CUSTOMS


 This nation cannot number at the
tmoost more than 1500. ir 2000 men
capable of usig arms, Bmmediately con-
tigtous to it ire two other tribe, clld
the Poyers and the Towkcas. These peo-
ple art more numerous, and considered
umch more enterprising and brave,
although they are tributary to the former,
and have been so from time immemorial.
The acknowledgment of this dependance
ir expresswtby the auian paymtrt of a
certain number of cattle. But neither the
Poyer or Towkcas possess any thing like
the civiliztian of the Mosquito people
Hence nnquestionably the cause and:s cQn.
timasace of their assatage.
 In conclusion, from all that could be
observed during a short residence amongst
these Indians, it appeared that thay were
living in the enjoyment of much social
happiness, and with a comparative degree
of plenty. That their coan6bts and eeoa