CONTENTS OF VOL. II.

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CHAP. I.

Voyage to Raiatea-Appearance of the coral reefs-Breaking of the surf-—

Islets near the passage to the harbours-Landing at Tipaemau-

Description of the islands-Arrival at Vaóaara-Singular reception-

Native salutations-Improvement of the settlement-Traditionary con-

nexion of Raiatea with the origin of the people-General account of the

South Sea Islanders-Physical character, stature, colour, expression, &c.

Mental capacity, and habits-Aptness to receive instruction-Moral

character--Hospitality-Extensive and affecting moral degradation-Its

enervating influence-Longevity-Comparative numbers of the inhabit-

ants--Indications and causes of depopulation-Beneficial tendency of

Christianity..

Page 1 to 36.

CHAP. II.

Origin of the inhabitants of the South Sea Islands-Traditions-Legend of

Taaoroa and Hina-Resemblance to Jewish history-Coincidences in

language, mythology, &c. with the language, &c. of the Hindoos and

Malays, Madagasse, and South Americans-Difficulty of reaching the

islands from the west-Account of different native voyages-Geogra-

phical extent over which the Polynesian race and language prevail—

Account of the introduction of animals-Predictions of their ancient pro-

phets relating to the arrival of ships-Traditions of the deluge, correspond-

ing with the accounts in sacred and profane writings. Page 37 to 63.

CHAP. III.

General state of society-Former modes of living-Proposed improvement

in the native dwellings-Method of procuring lime from the coral-rock

-First plastered houses in the South Sea Islands-Progress of improve-

ment-Appearance of the settlement-Described by Captain Gambier-

Sensations produced by the scenery, &c.—Irregularity of the buildings—

Public road-Effect on the surrounding country-Duration of native

habitations-Building for public worship-Division of public labour-

Manner of fitting up the interior-Satisfaction of the people-Chapel in

Raiatea Native chandeliers-Evening services Page 64 to 89.

CHAP. IV.

Schools erected in Huahine-Historical facts connected with the site of the

former building-Account of Mai, (Omai)—His visit to England with

Captain Furneux-Society to which he was introduced-Objects of his

attention-Granville Sharp-His return with Captain Cook-Settlement

in Huahine-His subsequent conduct—Present proprietors of the Beritani

in Huahine-House for hidden prayer-Cowper's lines on Omai-Royal

Mission Chapel in Tahiti-Its dimensions, furniture, and appearance---

Motives of the king in its erection-Description of native chapels-Need

of clocks and bells-Means resorted to for supplying their deficiency—

Attendance on public worship-Habits of cleanliness-Manner of

wearing the hair-Process of shaving-Artificial flowers-Native

toilet

Page 90 to 119.

CHAP. V.

Improved circumstances of the females-Instruction in needlework-Intro-

duction of European clothing-Its influence upon the people-Frequent

singularity of their appearance-Development of parental affection

-Increased demand for British manufactures-Native hats and bonnets

-Reasons for encouraging a desire for European dress, &c.—Sabbath

in the South Sea Islands-Occupations of the preceding day-Early

morning prayer-meetings-Sabbath schools-Order of divine service-

School exercises-Contrast with idolatrous worship. Page 120 to 148.

CHAP. VI.

Public assemblies during the week-Questional and conversational meeting

-Topics discussed-The seat of the thoughts and affections-Duty of

prayer-Scripture biography and history-The first parents of mankind

-Paradise-Origin of moral evil-Satanic influence-A future state-

Condition of those who had died idolaters-The Sabbath-Inquiries

respecting England-The doctrine of the resurrection-Visits to Maeva

-Description of the aoa-Legend connected with its origin-Considered

sacred-Cloth made with its bark-Manufacture of native cloth-Variety

of kinds-Methods of dyeing-Native matting-Different articles of

household furniture

Page 149 to 184.

CHAP. VII.

Station at Maeva-Appearance of the lake and surrounding scenery-

Ruins of temples, and other vestiges of idolatry-General view of Poly-

nesian mythology-Ideas relative to the origin of the world-Polytheism

-Traditionary theogony-Taaroa supreme deity--Different orders of

gods-Oro, &c. gods of the wind, the ocean, &c.- Gods of artificers and

fishermen-Oramatuas, or demons - Emblems-Images-Uru, or fea-

thers-Temples-Worship-Prayers-Offerings-Sacrifices-Occasional

and stated festivals and worship-Rau-mata-vehi-raa Maui-fata-Rites

for recovery from sickness-Offering of first-fruits-The Pae Atua-The

ripening of the year, a religious ceremony-Singular rites attending its

close
Page 185 to 218.

CHAP. VIII.

Description of Polynesian idols-Human sacrifices-Anthropophagism—

Islands in which it prevails-Motives and circumstances under which it

is practised-Tradition of its existence in Sir Charles Sanders' Island

-Extensive prevalence of Sorcery and Divination-Views of the natives

on the subject of satanic influence-Demons-Imprecations-Modes of

incantation-Horrid and fatal effects supposed to result from sorcery—

Impotency of enchantment on Europeans-Native remedies for sorcery—

Native oracles-Means of inspiration-Effects on the priest inspired-

Manner of delivering the responses-Circumstances at Rurutu and Hua-

hine-Intercourse between the priest and the god-Augury by the death

of victims-Divination for the detection of theft Page 219 to 241..

CHAP. IX.

Increased desire for books-Application from the blind-Account of Hiro,

an idolatrous priest-Methods of distributing the Scriptures-Dangerous

voyages-Motives influencing to desires for the Scriptures-Character

of the translation-Cause of delay in baptizing the 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--Impression on the minds of

the parents-Interesting state of the people-Extensive prevalence of a

severe epidemic
Page 242 to 269.

CHAP. X.

Former diseases in the islands comparatively few and mild-Priests the

general physicians-Native practice of physic-Its intimate connexion

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

Insanity-Native warm-bath--Oculists-Surgery-Setting a broken

neck and 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-

Visits to Maeva-Native fisheries-Prohibitions-Enclosures-Salmon

and other nets-Use of the spear-Various kinds of hooks and lines-

The vaa tira-Fishing by torch-light-Instance of native honesty-

Death of Messrs. Tessier and Bicknell-Dying charge to the people-

Missionary responsibility

Page 270 to 301.

CHAP. XI.

General view of a Christian church-Uniformity of procedure in the

different stations-Instructions from England-Preparatory instructions

Distinct nature of a Christian church-Qualifications and duties of com-

municants-The sacrament of the Lord's Supper-Formation of the first

church of Christ in the Leeward Islands-Administration of the ordi-

nance-Substitute for bread-Order of the service-Character, expe-

rience, and peculiarities of the communicants-Buaiti--Regard to the

declarations of scripture-Instances of the power of conscience-Manner

of admitting church members-Appointment of deacons-Great attention

to religion
Page 302 to 339.

CHAP. XII.

Government of the South Sea Islands monarchical and arbitrary-Inti-

mately connected with idolatry-Different ranks in society-Slavery-

The proprietors of land-The regal family-Sovereignty hereditary-

Abdication 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-Causes, &c.-

Sources of revenue-Tenure of land-Division of the country-National

councils-Forfeiture of possessions
Page 340 to 364.

CHAP. XIII.

Power of the chiefs and proprietors of land--Banishment and confiscation

-The king's messenger-The main, an emblem of authority-Ancient

usages in reference to crime, &c.-Fatal effects of jealousy-Seizure of

property-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 enactment by the

king in a national assembly at Tahiti-Capital punishments-Manner of

conducting public trials-Establishment of laws in Raiatea-Preparation

of those for Huahine

Page 365 to 390.

CHAP. XIV.

Pomare's proposed restrictions on barter, rejected by the chiefs of the Lee-

ward Islands-Voyage to Eimeo-Departure for Tahiti-Danger during

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

Mount Hope--Interview with the king-Revision of the laws-Approval

of 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-Divisions and computation of time, &c.-Tahitian numerals—

Extended calculation-Arrival in Huahine
Page 391 to 425.

CHAP. XV.

Promulgation of the new code of laws in Huahine-Literal translation of

the laws on Murder-Theft-Trespass-Stolen property-Lost property

-Barter-Sabbath-breaking-Rebellion-Bigamy, &c.-Divorce, &c.-

Marriage-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 Huahine code-Reasons for dissuading from capital

punishments-Omission of oaths-Remarks on the different enactments

Subsequent amendments and enactments relative to the fisheries--

Landmarks-Land rendered freehold property-First Tahitian parlia-

ment-Regulations relating to seamen deserting their vessels--Publicity

of trials-Effects of the beneficial laws
Page 426 to 460.

CHAP. XVI.

Visit from the Windward Islands-Opposition to the moral restraints of

Christianity-Tatauing prohibited by the chiefs-Account of the dye,

instruments, and process of tatauing-Variety of figures or patterns-

The operation painful, and frequently fatal-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 - Frequency of war in the South

Sea Islands-Polynesian war-god-Religious ceremonies and human

sacrifices, prior to the commencement of hostilities-National councils-

Mustering of forces-Emblems of the gods taken to the war-Strength

of their fleets or armies-The battle of Hooroto-Women engaging in

war-Martial music-Modes of attack-Single combats, challenges, &c.

-The rauti, or orators of battle-Sacrifice of the first prisoner-Use of

the sling
Page 461 to 491.

CHAP. XVII.

Singular custom of the chiefs in marching to battle-Sanguinary and ex-

terminating character of their engagements-Desolation of the country

-Estimation in which fighting men were held-Weapons-Dress-Or-

naments-Various kinds of helmet, &c.-Ancient arms, &c. superseded

by the introduction of fire-arms-Former ideas respecting the musket,

&c.-Divination or augury-Savage and merciless conduct of the victors

-Existence of wild men in the mountains-Account of one at Bunauïa

who had fled from the field of battle-Treatment of the captives and the

slain-Division of the spoil, and appropriation of the country-Maritime

warfare-Encampments-Fortifications-Instance of patriotism-Me-

thods of concluding peace― Religious ceremonies and festivities that fol-

lowed-Present sentiments of the people in reference to war-Triumph

of the principles of peace-Incident at Rurutu Page 492 to 520.