Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-09-28

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she psopls. b Ne Hsv. HfLLfAH ELLIs J. X.
q Nsw York; Harpsr q Brothers Publishers.
We have 10 this hanesons velums . full and
satisfactory description Of the Island Of NADIA
gasoar, which. for some time, has been closed 10
the approach Of foreigners.
In 1878 during the reign Of the enlightened Ra'
dana, the Missionaries of the London Society
were welcomed 10 Madagascar. where for ten years
they peacefully and successfully conducted their
labors. In 1928 Radama died and tho Queen,
who came 10 power. endeavored 10 restore the
idol faith to the supremacy it had lost. Seven
years later the profession Of Christianity was pro-
hbted, and the Missionaries after left the
Island. From that period until about 1850; the
native christians wers subjected to the. most ap-
pallng persecations. notwithstanding which they
maintained their position with wonderful firm
ness.
Shortly before DR.. Ellis visited tho Island. re-
pors Of better state Of affairs having reached ihe
Missionary Society in England, he was according
~ sent on tour Of investigation results will
be found in the present volume With the mod
esty always characteristic of real merit, the au-
thor has not indicated in bis title the half Of what
he has. observed and illustrated. Tho natural
history. political institutions and prospects Of
Madagascar. are all subjects Of careful disqus'-
ton while the intervals between his visits Afford
ed him an opportunity of imparting much valun-
Die information respecting the Manritus, and the
Cape Colony. The volume is prolusely illustrated
with wood cuts from Photographic A more enter
tanning and truly instructive book has rarely ap-
pcarcd
IIssaY ST. JouS GEsTLEsAS Of .Flower Of Hun
dreds." in the County Of Prince George. Vlr-
gina A Tale Of l7745 BY JonS EstgS
Coo9E. New York Har per Il Brothers, Pub
fishers.
The period Of the incidents in this story was,
the date indicates, among the perlons times ofihe
Colonies. Under tho strokes Of Mr.. Cookies en-
thusiastic pen, the history of the Old Dominion is
invested with all tho effectiveness of romance and
his avowed fc,ions contain more sober facts than
many works. the dizziness of which is adduced as
proof Of their yeracity. The reader will find the
story exceedingly attractive aud Vii learn much
Of the manners and customs OF former days. fir
ginia has cause for gratitude to her talented aud
loyal son for reviving in his several entertaining
volumes, tho halfforgotten manners Of her bright
or and purer days When we have the space, we
shall make some extracts from this very pleasant
volume. Tho work can be procured in this city
Mt Payne X Blackfords and II. G. Victors.
kNIrTINo-WoRK A Web of Many Textures
Wroughtby RUTu PARrINGroN (p. b Shiaber.)
Boston Brown, Taggard & Chase, Publishers.
Mrs. Darlington is familiar and genuine ne
quantance Of American readers. She is always
sure Of welcome. Ike, the hopeful scion Of the
Darlington stock, has also his friends who admire
the 'crentve genius" which gave his pictare of II
horse, too thick head Of hair upon his tail. ard
a leg too many. Our author has not, however,
served us up entirely with parlingtonisms, but
has intcrspersed original sayings with variety of
amusing anecdotes. Still the old lady and Ike
give the work it's chief interest; aud the old saw
of Hamlet Omitted" applies Justly to every iu-
stance where tho ancient stecl-byws or knitting
needles not in sight. The yolumo is very
,astefully COTTON up, and contains numerous CAPT
tai illustrations. Victor has the book Tor sale in
this CITY.