CONTENTS OF VOL. III.

CHAP. I.

FROM PAGE 1 TO PAGE 33.

Establishment of new stations at Mahapu and Maeva-

Appearance of the lake and surrounding scenery---

Increased desire for books-Applications from the blind

-Account of Hiro an idolatrous priest-Methods of dis-

tributing books-Dangerous voyages-Motives influ-

encing to desire the scriptures-Character of the trans-

lation-Cause of delay in baptizing native converts-

General view of the ordinance-Baptism of the king-

Preparatory instructions-First baptism in Huahine-

Mode of applying the water-Introduction of Christian

names-Baptism of infants-Views and feelings of the

parents.

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CHAP. II.

FROM PAGE 34 TO PAGE 52.

Interesting state of the people-Extensive prevalence of a

severe epidemic-Former diseases in the islands com-

paratively few and mild-Priests the general physicians

-Native practice of physie-Its intimate connexion with

sorcery-Gods of the healing art--The tuabu, or broken

back-Insanity-Native warm bath-Oculists-Sur-

gery Setting a broken neck or back-The operation of

trepan Native remedies superseded by European

medicine-Need of a more abundant supply-Former

cruelty towards the sick-Parricide-Present treatment

of invalids-Death of Messrs. Tessier and Bicknell-

Dying charge to the people-Missionary responsibility.

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CHAP. III.

FROM PAGE 53 TO PAGE 92.

General view of a Christian church-Uniformity of pro-

cedure in the different stations-Instructions from

England-Preparatory teaching-Distinct nature of a

Christian church-Qualifications and duties of com-

municants-The sacrament of the Lord's Supper-For-

mation of the first church of Christ in the Leeward

Islands-Administration of the ordinance-Substitute

for bread-Order of the service-Character, experience,

and peculiarities of the communicants-Buaiti-Manner

of admitting church members-Regard to the decla-

rations of scripture-Instances of the power of con-

science-Appointment of deacons-Improvement in

parental discipline-Great attention to religion.

CHAP. IV.

FROM PAGE 93 TO PAGE 118.

Government of the South Sea Islands monarchical and

arbitrary-Intimately connected with idolatry-Differ-

ent ranks in society-Slavery-The proprietors of land

-The regal family-Sovereignty hereditary-Abdica-

tion of the father in favour of the son-Distinctions of

royalty-Modes of travelling-Sacredness of the king's

person-Homage of the people-Singular ceremonies

attending the inauguration of the king-Language of

the Tahitian court-The royal residences-Dress, &c.-

Sources of revenue-Tenure of land-Division of the

country-National councils-Forfeiture of possessions.

CHAP. V.

FROM PAGE 119 TO PAGE 145.

Power of the chiefs and proprietors of land-Banishment

and confiscation-The king's messenger-The niau, an

emblem of authority-Ancient usages in reference to

crime, &c.-Fatal effects of jealousy-Seizure of pro-

perty-Punishment of theft-Public works-Supplies

for the king-Despotic rapacity-Extortion of the king's

servants-Unorganized state of civil polity-Desire a

code of Christian laws-Advice and conduct of the

Missionaries-Preparation of the laws-Public enact-

ment by the king in a national assembly at Tahiti-

Capital punishments-Manner of conducting public

trials--Establishment of laws in Raiatea-Prepara-

tion of those for Huahine.

CHAP. VI.

FROM PAGE 146 TO PAGE 174.

Pomare's proposed restrictions on barter rejected by the

chiefs of the Leeward Islands-Voyage to Eimeo-De-

parture for Tahiti-Danger during the night-Arrival

at Burder's Point-State of the settlement-Papeete-

Mount Hope-Interview with the king-The laws revised

-Approved by the queen-Arrival of the Hope from

England--Influence of letters, &c.-Return to Eimeo-

Embarkation for the Leeward Islands-A night at sea-

Appearance of the heavens-Astronomy of the natives--

Names of the stars-The Twins-Tradition of their origin

-Arrival in Huahine.

CHAP. VII.

FROM PAGE 175 TO PAGE 214.

Promulgation of the new code of laws in Huahine-Lite-

ral translation of the laws on Murder-Theft-Trespass

Stolen property-Lost property-Barter -

breaking-Rebellion-Bigamy, &c.-Divorce,&c.-Mar-

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Sabbath-

riage-False accusation-Drunkenness-Dogs-Pigs-

Conspiracy-Confessions - Revenue for the king and

chiefs-Tatauing-Voyaging-Judges and magistrates-

Regulations for judges, and trial by jury-Messengers

or peace-officers-Manner of conducting public trials-

Character of the Huahinean code-Reasons for dissuading

from capital punishments-Omission of oaths-Remarks

on the different enactments-Subsequent amendments

and enactments relative to the fisheries-Land-marks-

Land rendered freehold property-First Tahitian par-

liament Regulations relating to seamen deserting

their vessels-Publicity of trials-Beneficial effects of

the laws.

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 pe-

nalty of the offenders-Rebellion against the laws and

government-Public assembly-Address of 'Taua-De-

parture of the chiefs and people from the encampment

of the king's son-Singularity of their dress and ap-

pearance-Interview between the rival parties-Return

of Hautia and the captives-Arrival of the deputation

at Tahiti-Account of Taaroarii-Encouraging circum-

stances connected with his early life-His marriage-

Profligate associates-Effects of bad example-Disor-

derly conduct-His illness-Attention of the chiefs and

people-Visits to his encampment-Last interview—

Death of Taaroarii-Funeral procession-Impressive

circumstances connected with his decease and interment

-His monument and epitaph-Notice of his father-

His 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 Pomare—

Notice of his ancestry-Description of his person-His

mental character and habits-Perseverance and profi-

ciency in writing-His letter to England, &c.-Fac-

simile 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 Christianity-

His commendable endeavours to promote its extension

-Declension during the latter part cf his life-His

friendship to the Missionaries uniform-His aid im-

portant-Circumstances connected with his death-

Accession of his son Pomare III.-Coronation of the

infant king-Encouraging progress in learning-Early

death-Extensive use of letters among the islanders-

Writing on plantain-leaves-Value of writing-paper-

South Sea Academy-Trials peculiar to Mission families

among uncivilized nations-Advantages of sending

Missionary children to civilized countries.