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wanting in heroic sympathy ; though the warrior 

 seldom smiles, perhaps never laughs, there are 

 occasions, when he thinks it not unmanly to shed 

 a tear. 



As far as my observations extend, I should be 

 inclined to rank the JYorth American native, as 

 second to the Caucasian variety. 



They inhabit all America, excepting probably 

 the Esquimaux, which possess stronger affinities 

 to the Mongolian than the others. 



Order CARNIVORA. 



Char. The incisors, canine, and molars, most 

 generally adapted for animal food. 



Four extremities, the anterior of which are 

 never terminated by hands, or a thumb separate 

 from the fingers, and opposable ; mammae varying 

 in number. 



Articulation of the lower jaw directed trans- 

 versely, not admitting any lateral motion. 



Orbits not separate from the temporal fossae. 



Stomach simple, membranous ; intestines short 



Nourishment according to the species, flesh, 

 fresh or corrupted, insects, eggs, and even vege- 

 table substances. Inhabit all the earth, which is 

 habitable for quadrupeds. 



Family Cheiroptera. 

 Char. General form disposed for flight; inci- 



