ments, necessary to the artistic appearance of a book. The writer cannot but be sensible that had he bestowed more time and attention on his literary labours, he might have journalized in a fashion better worthy of perusal; but as first impressions, jotted down on the spot, are generally the best, being the freshest, he will be content to allow his Journal to appear before the bar of the Public, as it is, with all its imperfections on its head. R. M. B. November 15th, 1856. CONTENTS Passage from Madras to Ceylon. - The Town of Galle and its Environs.-Manners and Customs of the Inha- Kandy continued. The Boodhist Religion. The Ved- dahs, a wild Race of People inhabiting the Forests. — Objects of Interest in Kandy and its Environs. La- 43 Departure from Nuera Ellia for Colombo.-Brief Sketch |