Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-02-20
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BRANDON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1889.

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BRANDON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1882
In the following nolice-which find in
the Boston Mercantile Journat-of the
work alluded to, there may be an extract or
two which has before appeared in the Tel
egraph. The work will doubtless be one
OF great value.
TRAVELS IN THE EAST.
Gould, Kendall & Lincoln of this city,
have now in press, aud will publish about
the first OF March, one OF the most inter
esting works, which has been published
for many day, entitled "TraveIs in
South Eastern Asia: embracing Hindos-
tan, Malaga Siam and China, with mott
ces Of numerous Missionary stations, and
full account of the Burman Empire =
with dissertations, tables, etc. by HOWARD
MALcoM." We have seen some portions
of this work, which will be got up in
handsome style, and illustrated by beauti-
tul engravings and map of South East
EN- ASIA. Nj. Malcolm is we'll kpowa as
an elegant writer, and he has shown in
this production that he~is man Of great
powers OF observatlon-and We doubt no.
tina! this description, full AMI accurate, of
the. Con iltlon of the Inhabitants of Bur
nah, OF their manners laws, customs, lt-
erature, religion, social and domestic hab-
Its, &c. will he glalIy welcomed by the
reailng public. We make some extracts
from this interesting publication, which
VIII give our readers an idea Of it's con-
tents.
The following is graphic description
OF squall extracted from his journal of
Ihe passage to India in the ship Louvre
The majesty of a fe,o sharp squalls,
however, repays one for the danger they
may involve, and tempts the timid passen,
ger TO tempt the wind and a wetting, for
the pleasure of the sight. Every slug
gsh sailor is converted instantly into a
hero, Every order is obeyed on the ron
The lofty display of canvass, which had
been Tapping against the masts, is rapid
ly reduced, as the threatening cloud draws
on. Regardless of the huge drops which
nav begin to descend, the captain stands
al the weather bulwark, peering, through
hali-cosed lids, into the gathering gloom.
Fliful gusts herald the approaching gale.
More canvass is taken in; the waves are
lashed to foam the wind bowls through
the rigging; the bulk-heads creak and
strain; the ship careens to the waters
edge; and the huge spray springs over the
weather bow; then comes the rain in tor
tents; the mainsail is furled, the spanker
brailed up, and the man at the wheel is
charged TO mind his weather helm."-
Soon the whole force of the blast is upon
US. "Hard up" roars the Captain
Hard ~, SIR" responds the watchtul
helmsmap. The noble thing turns her
back to the tremendous uproar, and away
we scud. conscious Of safety, and thrilling
with emotions of sublmily.
The rush is overt The dripping sea-
men expand again the venturous canvass
the decks are swabbed-the tropical sun
comes out gloriously--we pair ourselves
to promenade-and evening smiles from
golden clouds, that speak Of day-gladden-
ed realms beyond. And now the rolling
pillows, disrobed of their foaming glitter,
quiet themselves for the repose Of night,
while the blessed moon beams mildly
from mid heaven.
Thou art 0 God the life and light
vi all this wondrous world we see;
It's glow by day, its smile by night,
Are jurisdictions caught from thee
Where'er we turn, thy glories shine,
And all things bright and fair are thne.n
The hospitality of the natives is well
illustrated IN the following incident
TO avoid three or perhaps four DAVIS
delay in going round Tavoy Point, and
upthe river, was set ashore, with few
articles of immediate necessity, at Noun g.
mG-goung, small Bnrman village, eigh,
or ten miles walk from Tayoy. 1t stands
nearly mile from the shore, with wild,
paths and good houses, beautifully shaded
oy noble trees, especially the bunyatha oil
Jack, species OF the bread -fruis. While
the necessary preparations were byino
maue, was conducted to the cool zayat
ana was scarcely seated on its floor of spli
canes, when woman brought nice ma
ioi me 10 lie on, another presented m,
WIN cool wafer, and the head man wen
aSnd Piucked for me half dozen ORANGES
None sought or expected the least Few RI
but disappeared, and left me TO nv renost,
A constant succession ofchildren. bowev
er, camo TO gaze at the foreigner. an
some women, with babes on their hips
'squatted at a little distance to crafty thei
curiosity; all. however. behaving Wi,
lecorum and respect. In Burman vi
ge,the zayat is the only tavern. II cor
'slsN Of shed with floor raised three q
Oul ieet from tie ground, and wide v,
of,Sa s 70 keep of the sun. The quail.
Sanss oai'o'ag varies with the wealth an
t ,nI. OF the villagers Some al
"uIy Splendid. As chairs and -. !.