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CHAP. III. 
Compensation sent to the Queen of Madagascar. — Situation of Port Louis.— 
Cosmopolitan Aspect of its Inhabitants. — Designation of the Shops. — 
Number and splendid Appearance of the Trees and Flowers of Port Louis. 
— Description of the Bazaar. — Exhibition of the Society of Agriculture 
and Arts. — Arrival of the Survivors of the Wreck of the “Meridian.” — 
Hospitality and Munificence of the Inhabitants of Mauritius. — Testimo¬ 
nial to Captain Ludlow. — Religious Services for the Seamen.—Visit to 
Moka. — Residence of the late Dr. Thom. — Ascent of the Pouce Mountain, 
and View from the Summit. — Plant Hunting in the Woods. — Return of 
Mr. Cameron from Madagascar.—Terms on which the Trade of Foreign 
Countries with Madagascar was renewed. — Letter to Foreigners from the 
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CHAP. IV. 
Visit to the Governor at Reduit.—Luxuriance of Tropical Vegetation.—Plants 
and Flowers from Europe and Asia.—Arrival of a Missionary from India.— 
Proposed Efforts for the Religious Instruction of the Coolies. — Efforts on 
behalf of the Creole Population of Grande Riviere.—Photography in the 
Tropics. — Visit to M. Cheron at Plaines Wilhelms. — Fete of the Chil¬ 
dren in the School. —Sugar Works on the Estate. — Place of Worship for 
the Malagasy. — Excursion to the Country. — Spice Plantations at Grande 
Donjon.— Preparations for the Feast of the New Year. —Permission given 
to bury the Skulls of English and Frenchmen fixed on Poles at Tamatave.— 
Visit to Beau Bassin and Wolmar. — Magnificent Species of Artocarpus.— 
Effects of frequent Hurricanes.—Heat of the Weather.—Preparation for a 
Hurricane. — Visit to the Royal Gardens at Pamplemouses. — Splendid 
Avenue of Palms. — Missionary Stations in the Country. — Missionary An¬ 
niversary at Port Louis. — The Cemetery. — Fearful Ravages of the Cholera 
at Mauritius. — Departure for Madagascar - - - - 80 
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CHAP. V. 
Second Voyage to Madagascar. — Quarantine on account of the Cholera at 
Mauritius. — Residence on Shore. — Visit to a sick Chief. — His Secretary. 
— Presents from the People. — Correspondence with the Government at 
the Capital. — Hospitality of M. Provint. — Evening Walks. — Drawers of 
Water. — Cattle Market.—'Mode of embarking and landing Cattle. — Ar¬ 
ticles sold in the daily Market. — House of the Son of the Chief Judge.— 
The National Festival of the New Year. — Presents. — Visitors from the 
