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CONTENTS OF VOL. III.
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
Torres Straits-Death of a Sailor at Sea-Bay of Batavia-Mr. Med-
hurst, Missionary in Java-Chinese in Batavia-Malays-Hos-
pital-Visit to the Dutch Governor of Java-Appearance of the
Country-Village of Baitenzorg-Premises and Hospitality of
the Governor-Picture of Buonaparte-Christian Village-Jour-
ney to Samarang-a Javanese Prince-Suspension and Float-
ing Bridges-Volcanic Mountains-Tiger-traps-Cemeteries-
Marvellous Story-Revellers-Method of frightening Birds from
Rice-fields-Buffaloes-Mr. Brockener, Baptist Missionary-Chi-
nese Temple and Priests-Visit to Solo-A Grandee.
CHAPTER XXXIX.
Arrival at Solo-Description of that City-Enormous Cannon-
Emperor going to the Mosque-Deputation introduced to the
Emperor Ceremonies and Amusements in the Palace-Sump-
tuous Repast-" God save the King"-Reflections-Samarang-
A Cavern-A Grotto-Cheangor-Upas Tree-Return to Batavia
-An Incident--Mr. Deering-Coffin Dealers-Javanese New
Testament-Chinese School-Origin and Progress of an Insur-
rection-Idol Temple-Mahommedan Superstition-Chinese
Block-printing-Rice-food-Chinese Festival-A peculiar Vil-
lage The Javanese and their Masters-English highly esteemed
-Feeble Effects of Religion in Java-Tradition respecting
Budhu......
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CHAPTER XL.
Passage to Singapore-Circumstances of that Place-Hinderances
to the Gospel-Preparation of Sago-The Camphor-dealer-Lu-
dicrous Mistake of a China-lad-Mission-ground-Undeciphera-
ble Inscription-Voyage to Macao-Lord's Day-Appearance of
the Island-Chinese Pagoda-Statistical Notices-Idol-worship-
pers-Cave of Camoens-Ancient Nunnery-Crippled Feet of
Chinese Ladies-Portuguese Papists-Tea-plantations-Pearl-
shell Windows.
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Deputation sail to Canton-Chinese Dramatic Exhibition-Music
-Deputation visit the Governor-Description of the Suburbs of
Canton-Hong Merchants-City Wall--Trades and Shops-
Cracker-cages Beggars-A Tea-house-Population of Canton
-British Factory-Edible Birds' Nests-Bad Food of the Poor-
Chop-sticks-Idol-worship-Ancient Temple-Sacred Swine-
A Hong Merchant-Wampooa-The Three Forts-Contrivances
on the River--Magnificent Entertainment-A Chinese Bride... 59
CHAPTER XLII.
Another Hong Merchant's Hospitality-Dancing-Taking Leave
of a Friend-Marriage-procession-Smugglers of Opium-Christ-
mas Day-Deputation return to Singapore-Clanship and Inhu-
manity of the Chinese-Deputation proceed to Malacca-De-
scription of that Town-Extraordinary Tree-Pepper-plantations
-Schools in Malacca-Chinese Fopperies-Proficiency of Na-
tive Scholars-Foundation of a Chapel laid-Chinese Emigrants
-Tomb of Dr. Milne-Process of Extracting Toddy-Land-
crabs, Frogs, and Alligators-Arrival at Pinang-Sabbath Exer-
cises-Fantastic Marriage-procession-Waterfall-Popish Mis-
sion College-Singular Paintings-A deposed King-The Great
Tree-Monkeys and Birds-Sensitive Plant-Dress and Habita-
tions of the Malays-Personal Habits-Musical Cricket-Inge-
nious Spider.....
CHAPTER XLIII.
Voyage to Calcutta-Enter the River Hooghly-Approach to the
City-The Rev. James Hill-Visiting various Places-Archdea-
con Corrie-Female Orphan School-The Black Town-Fort
William-Museum of the Asiatic Society-Town Hall-Visit
to the Episcopal Clergy-The Palanquin-Ramohun Roy-In-
tensity of the Heat-Bishop's College-Botanical Garden-Ban-
yan-tree-Visit to Serampore-Dr. Carey and his Colleagues-
A Temple of Juggernaut-Mahommedan Mosque-Baptist Col-
lege--Return to Calcutta-Bridal Pageant-Bullocks-Mr. Tra-
win, at Kidderpore-Dancing Serpents-Docility and Sagacity
of Elephants-Kalee Ghaut—Swinging-machine..
CHAPTER XLIV.
Sailing up the Hooghly-Buffaloes crossing the River-Milkmen
on the Ganges-Evening Sights and Sounds-Strong Current-
River-scenery-Shocking Spectacle-Burning of a Hindoo
Corpse-A Yogee or Hindoo Saint-A Funeral by Water-Be-
nares-Allahabad-Voluntary Drownings-Baboon-worship-
Subterranean Temple-Barbers and Bathers-Superb Mahom-
medan Procession--Privileged Monkeys-Native Termagants—
Fashions at Benares..
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Departure from Benares-Farm-establishment-Monument at Pat-
na-Boat swamped-Hot Springs near Monghir-Singular Su-
perstition-An Entertainment-Worship of Working-tools-
Riding on Elephants-Sagacity of those Animals-Hindoo and
Mahommedan Oaths-Indifference of Criminals to the Sentences
passed on them-Infanticide-A great Piece of Ordnance-The
Adjutant-crane-Festival of Doorga-The Bull-god-Tongue-
boring-Worship of a black Stone...
CHAPTER XLVI.
Deputation sail for Madras-Arrival at Vizagapatam--Dr. Bell's
School-system-Madras-Sir Thomas Monroe-Chowltries, or
Caravanseras-Arcot--Pungalore--Palanquin-bearers--Guram-
conda--Tigers--Arrival at Cuddapah--Hindoo Villany--Festival
of Cama, at Bellary-Ruins of Bejanughuir-The Cow and the
Tiger-New-year Festival at Gudduck--Village-fortresses--
Whirlwind at Kittoor--Christian Natives at Belgaum--Bathing
of Buffaloes-Ants-Indian Gipsies...
CHAPTER XLVII.
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Arrival at Goa-Condition of Inhabitants-Buildings of the Inquisi-
tion-Visit to the Dungeons, &c.-Roman Catholics in India-
Visit Cannonmore-Lion-ant-An Anecdote-Vengeance of an
Elephant-Destruction of Tigers-Pendulous Bees-nests-Fish
fed by the Hand-Arrival at Mysore-Royal Elephant-carriage
-Pagoda-Animal-fights-Colossal Bull-image-Seringapatam
-Whimsical Mistake-Ants' Nests--Chameleon-Nilgherry
Mountains-Boa Constrictor-Scarecrows-Civet Cats-Cape
Comorin-Right and Left-hand Castes-Hindoo Covetousness.. 144
CHAPTER XLVIII.
Missions in North India.-Calcutta, &c.-Serampore-Chinsu-
rah-Progress up the Ganges to Benares-Patna-Benares-
Chunar Mirzapore-Allahabad-Benares-Gazeepoor--Dina-
poor-Digah-Berhampore...
CHAPTER XLIX.
Missions in South India.-Geographical Description of Vizaga-
patam-State of the Missions in Vizagapatam-Tripassoor-Ge-
ographical Description of Chittoor-Religious Services at Chit-
toor-Geographical Description of Cuddapah-State of the Mis-
sion at Cuddapah-Description of the Hindoo Festival, called
Gangamma Tirnal...
CHAPTER L.
Bellary-Belgaum-Goa-Bangalore-Salem (new Station)-Co-
imbetoor-Quilon-Visit to Cotym, &c.-Trivanderam-South
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Travancore-Nagercoil-Departure from Nagercoil-Church
Missionary Station at Palmacottah-Trichinopoly-Danish Mis-
sion at Tanjore-Combaconum-Danish Mission at Tranquebar
-Madras...
CHAPTER LI.
Abstract of the Farewell-letter of the Deputation to the Missiona-
ries on the various Stations of the Society in India..........
CHAPTER LII.
Embarkation for the Mauritius or Isle of France--Arrival at Port
Louis-Deliberations about Visiting Madagascar-Town, Col-
lege, Churches, &c. of Port Louis-State of Society-Slavery-
M. Perille-Anecdotes of Slaves-Dreadful Hurricane-Infor-
mation respecting Madagascar-Examples of Barbarous Usages
and Despotic Cruelties..
CHAPTER LIII.
Further information respecting Madagascar-The late Mr. Hastie,
British Agent at Tananarivo-Customs in Madagascar on the
Death of a Native-Tribute to the King-Royal Exhortation in
Favor of Husbandry-Punishment of Offenders-Sumptuary
Law-Cleanliness-Burying Valuables with the Dead-Child-
murder-Singular Release of Prisoners-Rataffe-Charms, or
Amulets-Barbarous Ordeal-Expedition of King Radama-
King's Army-Peculiar Burial-service-Spirituous Liquor—
Band of Robbers attacked--Moderation of Radama-Northern
Part of Madagascar-Preserved Skulls-Favor shown to British
Ships Characteristic Dialogue-Mode of catching Fish-Alli-
gators-Monkeys-The word Vahing-Large Bamboos-Wild
Bulls-Prayer of an aged Chieftain for Success in an Enterprise
-Vampire-Bats-Wild Boars-Native Greetings-Domestic
Animals-Grain cultivated-Malagasse Women-Notices of the
Country-Conduct of the King during an Expedition..
CHAPTER LIV.
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A Bullock-ship arrives at the Mauritius-The Deputation sail for
Madagascar-Arrive at Tamatave-Proceed towards Tananarivo
-Various Circumstances and Incidents by the Way-Fortified
Villages-Tombs-Arrival and Reception at the Capital-Death
of the Rev. Daniel Tyerman-Death of the King of Madagascar
-Missionaries' Letter to Mr. Bennet....
CHAPTER LV.
Funeral of King Radama-Abstract of a Letter from Mr. Bennet,
the surviving Deputy, to James Montgomery, giving a brief Ac-
count of his Proceedings after the Death of Mr. Tyerman-his
Return to the Mauritius-his Visit to South Africa-and his
Voyage Home...
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