HISTORY OF MADAGASCAR. 
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CHAR IX. 
Strong and injurious impression produced on the minds of the king and 
people of Madagascar, by Governor Hall’s violation of the treaty for the 
abolition of the slave-trade—Objections of Radama to renew negociations 
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. 
The next time Mr. Hastie was admitted to a confidential 
interview with the king, he found him with his table covered 
with papers, amongst which the treaty, and others bearing 
the British seal, were uppermost; and on this occasion 
none but the interpreter was present. 
On Mr. Hastie asking the king if he clearly understood 
the purport of his excellency’s letter, he replied, that he 
was aware, from its contents, that the British agent was 
charged with the governor’s orders, under the sanction 
of the king of England; that Mr. Chardonneaux, under 
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