Progress of the Gospel-Opposition of the Heathen-Clem-

ency of the Royalists-Christianity extended to neighbour-

ing Islands-Additional Teachers sent out-Printing begun

-Great Desire for Books-Ship built by Missionaries-Na-

tives form a Society for propagating the Gospel-Objection

to their Mode of Contribution-Advantages gained-Church

erected in Otaheite-Laws enacted-Pomare baptized-Com-

munion administered in Raiatea-Demise of the King-Co-

ronation of Pomare III.-His Death, and Accession of his

Sister Aimata-Difficulties arise-Arrival of Pitcairn Island-

ers-Services of Captain Sandilands-War in Raiatea-

Evils of such Commotions,..

CHAPTER V.

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MARQUESAS, LOW ARCHIPELAGO, AND AUSTRAL ISLANDS.

Marquesas discovered by Mendana-Description-Climate-

Inhabitants-Intercourse with Spaniards-Cruelty practised

by Manriquez-Visit of Captain Cook in 1774-One of the Na-

tives killed-The Dædalus arrives at Santa Christina-Attack

on an Officer-The Duff touches at the Marquesas and lands

two Missionaries-Despondency of one of them--Mission

renewed and abandoned - Voyage of the Olive Branch-

Missionaries from the Sandwich Islands-Notice by Mr Ben-

nett of the Tuscan-Visit of Captain Waldegrave-Character

of the People in the Low Archipelago-Form of the Islands-

'Dangerous"

Justly called "

Whence peopled - Gambier

Islands-Inhabitants seek refuge in the Georgian Group-

Conversion to Christianity-Violence inflicted on Mission-

aries-Their Religion and Manners-Incident on Island of

Byam Martin-Bow Island-Pitcairn's Island-Account of

John Adams and Family-Visit of Christian and Young-

The domestic and religious Habits of the People-Visited

by Captain Beechey-Austral Isles - Rapa Chapel and

School-Raivavai-Church organized-Toobouai-Inhabit-

ants converted-Rurutoo-Docility of Natives-Rimatara-

Advance in Civilisation-New Islands discovered,.....

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CHAPTER VI.

HERVEY OR COOK'S ISLANDS.

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Hervey Islands discovered by Cook-His Mistake as to Inhabit-

ants-Their first Visit to the English Ship-Behaviour and

Appearance-Number of Islands-A Chief goes on board at

Mangaia-Population and Extent of it-Position of Atiu,

and Number of Inhabitants-Singular Mistake as to the

Animals in the Ship-Omai meets Natives of Society Islands

-Account of their Voyage-Discovery of Aitutaki-Its Po-

sition and Appearance-Mauke discovered by two Mission-

aries-Mr Williams reaches Rarotonga -Gospel introduced

into Aitutaki-Appearance of People-Visit of Missionaries

to Mangaia-Their brutal Reception-Inhabitants converted

to the Gospel-Success of the Teachers at Atiu, Mitiaro, and

Mauke Remarks by Captain Lord Byron-Rarotonga re-

ceives the Gospel from Papeiha, a native Teacher-Rapid

Success of Christianity—Mr Williams again visits Rarotonga

-Introduction of sundry new Laws among the People-

Polygamy and the Principle of Succession to Property-

Hervey Islands exposed to Hurricanes-Epidemic Diseases

-Numerous Deaths in 1831-Children greatly improved by

Missionaries-Difficulties with the adult Pupils-Aversion

to attend Church - Expedient adopted by the Preachers

-Favourable Contrast as to Rarotonga-Continued Progress

of Knowledge and Civilisation-Case of a Chief-Number of

Persons in Congregations and Schools-Religion must pre-

cede all other Improvements,

CHAPTER VII.

TONGA, FIJEE, AND NAVIGATORS' ISLANDS.

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Tonga or Friendly Islands discovered by Tasman-Visited by

Cook-Amiable Qualities of the Natives-Improved State of

their Country-Conspiracy against Cook-La Perouse, Ed-

wards, and D'Entrecasteaux-The Ship Duff arrives there in

1797-Missionaries landed-Intrigues of Connelly, Ambler,

and Morgan-Generous Conduct of Moomooe-The Chiefs

Finou and Mytyle-The Duff leaves the Islands-Death and

Funeral of Moomooe-Toogahowe protects the Preachers-

Ambler and Morgan-Details relative to Inhabitants-War-

like Habits derived from the Fijees-Civil War, Toogahowe

murdered-Character of Toobo Nuha, and of Finou his

Brother-Speech of Young Finou-Attack made upon Mis-

sionaries-Error as to the Number killed-Friendly Islands

visited by Williams-Declaration of Finou-Wesleyan Mis-

sionaries had already begun their Labours-Arrangement

with those of the London Society-Fijees a distinct Race

from the Friendly Islanders-Christianity introduced-Can-

nibalism-A native Feast-Navigators' Islands discovered by

Bougainville-Visited by La Perouse, and by Kotzebue-

Incidents mentioned by the latter-These Islands extremely

important-Exertions of the Chief Fauea-Progress of the

Missionaries-Conduct of Malietoa-Motives of Conversion

-Number of professed Christians--Beneficial Effects of the

Gospel,..
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CHAPTER VIII.

NEW HEBRIDES, THE LOUISIADE, SOLOMON, AND LADRONE

ISLANDS.

These several Groups have made no Progress in Civilisation or

religious Knowledge-Enjoy a good Climate, and are capable

of great Improvement-New Hebrides principally discovered

by Quiros-Are in most Parts very fertile-Inhabitants of

the Negro Race-Visited by Bougainville and Captain Cook

-The Inhabitants of Mallicollo described-Natives of Tan-

na Cannibals-Details supplied by Quiros-Attempts made

by British Missionaries to improve the Natives-Murder of

Williams by People of Erromango-Mr Heath succeeds in

forming a Station-The Louisiade discovered by Torres, but

named by Bougainville-Fierce Character of the Inhabitants

-The Solomon Islands made known by Mendana-Visited by

Carteret and other Navigators-The Inhabitants Negroes-

Remarks by Surville, Shortland, and D'Entrecasteaux-New

Britain, New Ireland, and New Caledonia-The Natives in

a low State of Civilisation-Pelew Islands-The Ladrones-

Discovered by Magellan-The Scenery very fine and cheer-

ing-People oppressed by a bad Government-Proceedings

of the Romish Missionaries-Island of Guam-Inhabitants

profess Christianity,..

CHAPTER IX.

SANDWICH ISLANDS.

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Sandwich Islands discovered by Captain Cook-Visited by La

Perouse Their geographical Position and Extent-Enter-

prise of the Chiefs-Seizure of an American Schooner-State

in which Vancouver found the Natives-Rise of Tameha-

meha-He cedes to Vancouver the Sovereignty of the Islands

-Trade with civilized Nations-Attempt made by Russians

-Character of Tamehameha as a Reformer-Missionaries

sent from America-Notice of Obookiah-The Way paved

for Christianity by Rihoriho the young King-Taboo ex-

plained-Its Abolition-Supposed Motives of the Sovereign

-The People admit the Change-An Attempt to revive Idol-

atry-Operations of the Missionaries, and Success-Religious

Movement throughout the World-Chiefs devote themselves

to the Study of Letters-King and Queen visit England, where

they both die-Various Opinions as to the Effect of Chris-

tianity on the native Mind-Statements by Kotzebue, Lord

Byron, and Captain Beechey-Funeral of the King and

Queen-Laws recommended by Lord Byron-State of So-

ciety described-Great Good accomplished by Missionaries-

Stewart's Journal-Vast Improvement in Manners and Ac-

commodation-Palace, Guards, and Dress of the Court-De-

dication of a Church-Progress of Luxury-Civilisation con-

tinues to advance-A “religious Awakening" in several

Islands-Cautious Behaviour of a Missionary-Remarks on

such Occurrences,.........
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CHAPTER X.

NEW ZEALAND.

New Zealand discovered by Tasman-Description of its Inhabit-

ants-Cook examines the Coast-Makes a Passage through

the Straits which bear his Name-Ungenerous Conduct of

Surville-Expedition and Death of M. Marion-Loss sus-

tained by Captain Furneaux-Intercourse between New Zea-

land and Australia-Tippahee-Moyhanger visits England

-Murder of the Crew of the Boyd-Missionaries land at

Rangihoua-Two Chiefs appear in London-Are introduced

to the Prince Regent--Missionaries increase their Stations-

Favour manifested by the Chiefs-Measures proposed for

forming a regular Church in New Zealand-Number of Sta-

tions-Desire of Improvement among Natives-Original State

of European Population-Associations formed for Coloniza-

tion-New Zealand Company's Establishment at Port Nichol-

son-Great Immigration-Obstacles opposed by Government

-Sovereignty of the Queen proclaimed-Charter granted to

the Company-New Settlement called Nelson-Town of

Auckland-Reflections on the actual State of the Colony and

its Prospects,........

...335

CHAPTER XI.

GENERAL REMARKS ON THE PAST AND PRESENT CONDITION OF
POLYNESIA.

Principles of a higher Knowledge discoverable among Natives
of South Sea-To be particularly traced in their religious
Usages-Resemblance to Israelites, Greeks, and Romans-
Influence of Chiefs in Conversion-Examples-Gospel ad-
vanced amidst War and Commotion-Caution necessary on
the Part of Missionaries-First Intercourse with Europeans
fatal to Aborigines-Experiment made by a Native as to
Power of Gods-Various Opinions as to the Effect of Mis-
sionary Exertion-Improvement of People undeniable-Bad
Conduct of certain French Officers-Progress of Religion in
Hervey Islands, the Society Group, and Marquesas-Friendly
Isles under Wesleyans-King George of Vavaoo-Death of
Boki-Sandwich Islanders improved-Supposed Intolerance
of Missionaries-Defence of their Conduct and Fruit of their
Labour Life at Honoruru-Alleged Depopulation of the
Islands-Diseases propagated at New Zealand-Outbreak in
New Ulster-Improved Mode of evangelizing that Country-
Statement by Mr Yate-Liturgy-Religion aided by Know-
ledge and enlarged Intercourse-Trade in the Sandwich
Islands and New Zealand-Whale-fishing-British Com-
merce-Prospects of Polynesia in regard to Wealth and
Intelligence,...

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