The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-04-18


wear. New York. DICK FITzdEKALp, pub
fishers.
We have received n copy ~ this book from
the publishers through Mr.. l.. l.. SMITH, 500
Broad street.
Mr.. SMITH has sent US Godtys Ludy's Book
for Maya long time ahead Also, the first
number of The Pea dmd Pencil. Also n pam
phlct copy OF the Bankrupt Law, together
with the Household and Homestead EXemp-
tion Laws of the several States.
FREDERICK THE GREAT AND HIS FANILY-d1,
historical n0r,i. BY l.. MCHLBACH, author OF
Joseph IL. and his Court" " Frederick
the Great and his Court etc. New York
ID. APPLETON Co.
Another production from one OF the most
popular and successful authors OF the day,
especially in her line of historical novels. For
sale by WooDHoCsE * PARHAH.
PLrrARcH on THE DELAY OF THE DEITY IN PUS-
IsHING THE WICKED. Revised edition, with
notes. BY Professors III. Is. HACKETT and
w. =. TYLER. New York ID. APPLETON <
Co.
A very valuable work for the student and
scholar. For sale by WooDHoUsE& < PARHAM.
A JOURNEY TO AsHASGo-LASD, AND FURTHER
PENErKATioS INTO EQUATORIAL AFRICA. by
Paul Il. Dr CHAILLU, author of " EXplora.
tiOns in Equatorial Africa" New York
ID. APPLETON Co.
Dr. CHAILLU has made two expeditions 10
the interior of Western Africa, south of the
Equator. His first book was deeply interest
ing. II appeared during the late war, and did
not find its way 10 this section of the Union.
II contained so much that appeared marvel
lous that il was not believed. The sayans
were very incredulous, and maps were made
l.
minishing its extent and keeping the intrepid
traveller very much within bounds, limiting
him 10 a short distance from the coast. Ac-
cording TO his book, he showed quite as much
daring as any of the courageous and persever-
ing men who have selected the dangerous field
of Africa for their explorations, and riValled
GORDON, CUNNING, GERARD, and other Alrl-
can hunters in his exploits.
Since the publication of the first volume
corroboratory information had convinced the
scientific unbelievers OF the general truth OF
II, and the geographers corrected their maps
still. however, not stretching their line ol
Du CHAILLU's journey 10 its due length. Now
comes the second volume, whose way i
cleared, and the public receives 1t with eager
ness and the warmth of friendship. 1t VIII
not be so startling as the first for ii but re-
peats proof of the daring and perseverance OF
its author, and brings only additional accounts
Of the scenes and things which were many oi
them for the first time brought 10 public no.
tice in the first volume. DIT CHAlLLu has made
some valuable additions 10 the Natural HIS
tory of Africa. The gorilla he mas gwen Il
better account of than any OF the travellers
This second volume has an interesting chap'
ter upon this remarkable animal.
Du CHAILLU's expeditions were maze IRON
the west coast of Africa 10 the interior south
of the Equator. His narrative l. exceedingly
interesting. He gives particular attention 10
the description Of the natives, which III the
latitude he travelled, he says, were more PR
mitiye :han III any other OF the continent
Their customs and mental condition are not
modified by collision with other races OF men
II is singular i'll this purely baTbarous part ol
the world TO see how the passions vent them.
selves in such close resemblance 10 civilized
exhibitions OF the same feelings, Especially
amongst females, head dresses and ornaments
are OF this description. The females OF Ashago
have the chiyaORS-very eNtenSive-pclpen'
dlcular from the top of the head, oblique IRON
n little behind the top, and horizontal from the
back part of it. The women who wear them
have the usual display of necklace, rings, ana
bands showing a strong passion tor ornament
and that incipient love OF dress and fashion IL
barbarism which in civilized life so completely
governs society. Yet even IN the land vi these
extensive chignons there are cannibals.
Dc CHAILLu had his trials and periis al
have all African travellers. They all no doub
feel better after their journey and safe arrival
home than when about setting out 10 encoun
ter the dangers of their expedition The pm
lanthropist LIvISGsroSE lost his life III pur
suit of his plans of discovery in Africa and TO
the improvement of the black race. larg
part Of the intrepid adventures who hav
gone to that land for scientific researches have
perished there. Still they 90. All their effort
thus far have done nothing 10 change the fac
of Central Africa. For sale by WoopHoUsi
\ PAKHAM.