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of the Court-Spirit of Government-Code of Laws-Its
Connexion with Religion-Theological Notions-Traditions
of the Deluge-Objects of Worship-Notions of a Future
State-Immortality of Animals-Natives possess good Abi-
lities-Physical Qualities-Colour-Strength-Marriage Ce-
remonies-Polygamy-Sorcery-Divination-Augury-Suf-
ferings resulting from Superstition-Areois,.......
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CHAPTER III.
ON THE MEANS EMPLOYED FOR IMPROVING THE INHABITANTS OF
THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS, AND MORE ESPECIALLY THE INTRO-
DUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY.
Motives to Discovery-Exertions of Missionaries-Savage Life
never spontaneously improved-Proceedings of Lieutenant
Bligh at Otaheite-The Failure of Spanish Priests-Origin
of Missionary Society-Sailing of the Duff-Landing of
Missionaries-Different Views as to the Means of civilizing
Barbarians-South America and Africa-First Efforts at
Otaheite fruitless-Remarks of Kotzebue-Similar Opinions
adopted by the Literary Journals-Benefits conferred by
Means of Christian Missions-Abolition of Infanticide and
human Sacrifices-Difficulties to be encountered-Brighter
Prospects opened-Remark on the Qualifications of a Mis-
sionary,.. ..89
CHAPTER IV.
THE GEORGIAN AND SOCIETY ISLANDS.
Discovery of Georgian and Society Islands-Quiros, Wallis,
Bougainville, Cook-Natives had not improved-Mission-
aries land from the Duff-Pomare II. King-Peter the Swede
acts as Interpreter-Teachers well received-Mechanical
Trades introduced-Idolatry checked-Misunderstanding
with the King about the Nautilus-Attack on Missionaries,
some of whom depart-War in Otaheite-Death of Mr Lewis
-Second Voyage of the Duff-Is captured by a French
Privateer-Additional Teachers arrive-Another War-
Death of Pomare I.-His Character-His Son at first less fa-
vourable to the Cause-Missionaries again alarmed-Revival
of Affairs-The King converted-His Baptism deferred-
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—
Justly called " Dangerous " 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,..........180
CHAPTER VI.
HERVEY OR COOK'S ISLANDS.
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.
Page 219
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,..
Page 241
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,.... .Page 296
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,..........................
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