THE WESTERN COAST. 
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On the west of Aquamboe lies the powerful state 
of Akim, sometimes denominated Akam, Achem, 
and Accany, which occupies almost all the interior 
of the Gold Coast, and is supposed by the natives 
of the coast to extend to Barbary. Akim, or Ac- 
cany, was formerly a monarchy, but, being involv- 
ed in domestic factions, its power was diminished, 
and its government changed to the republican form. 
It frequently, however, asserts its supremacy over 
the kingdoms on the coast, and the king of Aquam- 
boe can only avoid subjection by exciting civil dis- 
sensions among the Accanese. The Accanese are 
represented as carrying on an extensive commerce 
with the interior kingdoms of Africa, particularly 
Tonouwah, Gago, and Meczara, by which Muz- 
zouk, the capital of Fezzan, seems to be intended. 
They are a bold intrepid nation, much esteemed 
as well as feared by their neighbours, for their ho- 
nesty and fair-dealing in commerce. The north- 
ern border of Akim extends to Tonouwah, dene*- 
minated also Inta, Assiente, or Assentai, from its 
capital city of that name, which stands about eigh- 
teen days' journey from the Gold Coast. The in- 
habitants of this city are reported, by Mr Norris, 
to have often attempted, without success, to open 
a communication with the coast through the terri- 
tories of the Fantees and their confederates. 
The different nations of the Gold Coast resem- 
ble the negroes of Acra and Aquamboe in their 
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