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SOUTHERN AFRICA. 
the continent of Africa, eyen to the confines 
of the Zahara desert. 
These creatures shim all intercourse with 
their species, whether black or white; and their 
chattering more resembles that of a baboon, 
than any of the human dialects. Here and 
there, however, a stray sound betokens rem- 
nants of those of the neighbouring tribes of 
Zulus, and Sechuana. During rain, or any in- 
clement weather, they hide themselves amongst 
the rocks, or in the branches of the giant trees ; 
but they usually reside in holes in the earth, 
scraped out with their nails, or, rightly termed, 
their claws. If pursued, it is astonishing with 
what alacrity and rapidity they will excavate 
one of these retreats; and, disappearing sud- 
denly, burrow along like a subterranean animal. 
They wear no kind of clothing, and acknow- 
ledge no government. It is said that these 
people have, from time to time, been devoured 
by the Mantatee or cannibal tribes, who reside 
close to them. But, however this may be, it 
appears now undeniable, that the poor miserable 
wretches have been so persecuted and hunted 
down by their own species, that they cease 
to view them except in the light of enemies 
and tormentors, and shun them, as it were, by 
instinct. 
Lower than tfes, our races happily cannot 
