CONTENTS. 
Vll 
abolition of the slave-trade—Objections of Radama to renew negotiations 
with Mr. Hastie on the subject—Mr. Hastie’s confession of his shame on 
account of the conduct of the acting-governor of Mauritius—Remorse of 
the king on account of his relatives, whom he had sentenced to death for 
infringing the treaty with the English, which he had faithfully kept— 
Conference with one of the king’s counsellors—Unwillingness of the 
chiefs to allow the king to renew the treaty—Acknowledgment of the 
advantages of civilization and instruction to the people—Public meeting 
for discussing the proposal of the British agent—Objections repeated by 
the chiefs and people—Explanations given by Mr. Hastie—Offers to take 
some of the youth to Mauritius for education ; and to send artificers and 
mechanics to Madagascar, to promote the civilization of the people— 
Agreement of the king to the treaty—Proclamation abolishing the slave- 
trade issued—Joy of the people—Generous conduct of Radama—Em¬ 
bassy to England appointed—Departure of Mr. Hastie for Mauritius— 
Arrival of presents for Radama from the king of England—Joy of the 
king on receiving tidings of the ratification of the treaty at Mauritius— 
The return of Mr. Hastie—Military expedition against the Sakalavas — 
Dreadful effects of disease and famine among the royal troops—Return 
of the army to the capital.. .227 
CHAP. X. 
Honours conferred on the officers who had distinguished themselves in the 
war—Public assembly for augmenting the army—Numbers engaged as 
regular troops—Military review—Prayer of Radama on behalf of the 
army—Harangue of the king—Establishment of the first school at the 
capital by Mr. Jones—Arrival of Mr. Griffiths—Friendly reception of the 
British agent, missionary, and artisans, by the king—Encouragement 
afforded by Radama to the missionaries—Arrival of European females at 
the capital—First specimens of needle-work done by the scholars pre¬ 
sented to the king—First Protestant baptism in Tananarivo—Enlarged 
mission-buildings—Views of the people in reference to the instruction 
of the children—Visit of Prince Rataffe to England—Letter from Ra¬ 
dama to the directors of the London Missionary Society—Return of the 
prince to Madagascar accompanied by missionary artisans—Arrival of 
the party at Tamatave—Journey to Tananarivo—Friendly attention of 
the king—Establishment of a settlement at Foule Point—Examination 
of the schools—Public festival—Military expedition against the Sakalavas 
Triumphant return of Radama—Departure of the Sakalava nobles for 
the capital...*.257 
CHAP. XI. 
Death of Mr. Brooks, one of the missionary artisans—Appointment of a 
burial-place for Europeans—Establishment of a school by Mr. Jeffreys— 
Fatal effects of the suspicions of the people respecting their chiidren— 
Proclamation of the king’s mother—Formation of a Christian church at 
