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CHAP. VIII.

FROM PAGE 215 TO PAGE 247.

Visit from the Windward Islands-Opposition to the moral restraints of Christianity-Tatauing prohibited by the chiefs-Revival of the practice-Trial and penalty of the offenders-Rebellion against the laws and government-Public assembly-Address of Taua-Departure of the chiefs and people from the encampment. of the king's son-Singularity of their dress and appearance-Interview between the rival parties-Return of Hautia and the captives-Arrival of the deputation at Tahiti-Account of Taaroarii-Encouraging circumstances connected with his early life-His marriageProfligate associates-Effects of bad example-Disorderly conduct-His illness-Attention of the chiefs and people-Visits to his encampment-Last interviewDeath of Taaroarii-Funeral procession-Impressive circumstances connected with his decease and interment -His monument and epitaph-Notice of his fatherHis widow and daughter-Institution of Christian burial-Dying expressions of native converts.

CHAP. IX.

FROM PAGE 248 TO PAGE 275.

Arrival of the deputation in Huahine-Death of PomareNotice of his ancestry-Description of his person-His mental character and habits-Perseverance and proficiency in writing-His letter to England, &c.-Facsimile of his hand-writing-Translation of his letter on the art of drawing-Estimation in which he was held by the people-Pomare the first convert to ChristianityHis commendable endeavours to promote its extension -Declension during the latter part of his life--His friendship to the Missionaries uniform-His aid important-Circumstances connected with his deathAccession of his son Pomare III.-Coronation of the infant king-Encouraging progress in learning-Early death-Extensive use of letters among the islandersWriting on plantain-leaves-Value of writing-paperSouth Sea Academy-Trials peculiar to Mission families among uncivilized nations-Advantages of sending Missionary children to civilized countries.

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