Sabbath-Singular Consequence of a Mistake in Captain Wil- son's Sea-reckoning-First Sabbath at Matavai-Prevalence of Infanticide in former Times--Canoe-making-Fishing-Incident by which the Gospel was carried to Raiatea-Horrors of Idola- Islands which have received Christianity--Language of the Na- tives of the Society Islands-Destruction of Idols-Domestic Manufactures-Presents from the King--Hiro, the God of Thieves-War-spear-Missionaries prepare a Code of Laws-. Tatooing abandoned-Visit to Eimeo-Strolling Players-Public Service--Introduction to Pomare-Interview with Christian Project of a Cotton Mill-Shells, &c.-Magnificent Natural Pan- orama--Night-scene-Bans of Marriage-Palma Christi, and other Plants--Native Martyrs-Great Marae-Arabu, Chief of Eimeo-Cowries, &c.-Roman Catholic Missionary--Trials of the first Preachers of the Gospel here--Roguery of the Island- ers formerly-Their present Character contrasted--Idolatrous Priests--Second Interview with Fomare--Tatooing-Mosquitoes Fishing by Torch-light-Valley of Matavai--Sufferings of first Missionaries-Rare Birds-Ora Tree, &c.-Basaltic Cliffs--Sim- ple Method of producing Fire-Traits of Tahitian Character-- Mode of Living-Administration of the Sacrament-Diseases of the Natives-Burial of a Child-Proper Names-Phosphoric Matches-Apprehensions of a Disturbance-Site for Cotton Fac- tory-American Ship in Matavai Bay-Account of a Plot once formed by Tahitians to seize a European Vessel-Providential Visit to Bunaauia-Maubuaa, or the Swine-owner-Man punished for Swearing-Return to Matavai-Coral-groves-King of Bora- bora's Solicitude to have a Missionary-Eagerness of the People to obtain Books-Anecdote of Pomare-Visit of Captain Walker -Simple Substitute for Bellows-Interview with Pomare--Sail to Eimeo-Examination of Candidates for Church Fellowship- Species of Crab-Native Generosity-Evils resulting from the Use of Stills-Taro-Plantation-The Hoop-Snake-A Court of Justice-First Burning of Idols.. CHAPTER VIII. 120 Departure for the Leeward Islands-Huahine-Distinguished Natives-Speeches-Death of Pomare--Grounds on which the Effects produced by Christian Missions in these Islands have been misrepresented-Last Injunctions and Dying Scene of Pomare. 134 CHAPTER IX. Native Marriage-Missionary Settlement-Gradations of SocietyInteresting Visit and Conversation-Shocking Practices of the old Idolaters-Strata-Coral-formations... CHAPTER X. ........ Engagements of a Week-Plan for an Insurrection-Native Carpentry-The Bread-Fruit Tree-Aromatic Grass-Mountain Prospect-The Cocoa-Nut Tree..... CHAPTER XI. Coasting Tour round Huahine-Rocking-stone-Hurricane by CHAPTER XII. Lizard-god-Motley Dinner Company-Traditions-Dog Marae- State.. CHAPTER XIII. 146 159 170 183 Tempestuous Weather-Case of Conscience-Rights of FisheryNative Frankness-Tani's Bed-Destruction of Tani's IdolTani's converted Priest-Ancient Forum-Fortified EminenceLudicrous Tradition-Meteors-Offerings to Tani-End of the Cruise round Huahine-Astronomical Notions of the IslandersDivisions of the Day, &c.-Prompt Justice-Singular MothTerms for the Winds-Appointment of Deacons in the Church -Visit to Tiramano-Exotic and Naturalized Vegetables..... 201 A Feeding-Warning Discourses against Apostasy-A Native Hog a rare Animal now-A singular Fish-Handicrafts-Tahitian Language, and Figures of Speech-Sugar-cane CropDauntless, Ship of War-Uncommon Spider-Questions_proposed for Consideration-Co-operation in House-building-Presents to Deputation-Tradition respecting the first Man and Woman-Noa-Mr. Tyerman and Mr. Ellis sail for BoraboraA Shark captured-Placid Beauty of the Sea-Arrival at Borabora-Missionary Station-Influence of Conjurers-Visit to two English Vessels-Opening of a new Chapel...... CHAPTER XV. ...... Areois, or Vagabonds-Custom of dispatching infirm PersonsMethod of Negotiating respecting Peace or War-Fantastic Superstitions-Marriages of Chiefs in former Times-Conversation-meeting-Messrs. Ellis and Tyerman return to HuahineCandidates for Baptism-Native Numeration-Baptism administered-Indigenous Diseases-Animals, aboriginal and natural ized.. 219 238 CHAPTER XVI. Two Vessels in the Offing-Taronarii-Projected Visit to the Marquesas Islands-Auna, Mattatore, and their Wives, set apart as Native Missionaries to the Marquesas-Birth of Taronarii's Daughter-Two Brigs-Embarkation for the Marquesas-Amphibious Dexterity of the Islanders-Nocturnal Placidness of the Sea-Cockroaches-Towaihae Bay, Sandwich Islands-Motley Appearance of Natives... 257 The Tuscan sails, with the Missionaries on Board, May 2, 1821-Novelty of Nautical Arrangements-Whaler's Anecdote-Drop down the Channel-Bay of Biscay-Color of the Water-Cape FinisterreLuminous Appearances in Ship's Track-Charnel-house at Madeira -North-east Trade Wind-Sucking Fish-Cross the Tropic of Cancer -Flying Fishes-The Black Whale-The Southern Cross-WhitMonday-A Shark caught-Exploit of a Tahitian-Crossing the Line -Booby-birds-Magellan Clouds-Animals of the Deep-Spermaceti Whale-Marine Rainbows-The Albatross-Thunder, Lightning, and Fiery Meteor-A Hard Gale-Peo and Egmont HenGrampus-Falkland Islands-Porpoises and Penguins-The Turpin —Staten Island—Mr. Tyerman relates a singular Passage of his early Life" Long-footed" Swells of the Ocean-Doubling Cape Horn -Accident-Superstition of Sailors. THE Tuscan, a South Sea whaler, of about 360 tons burthen, commanded by captain Francis Stavers, was provided to convey us on our voyage to the islands of the Pacific Ocean. To Alexander Birnie, Esq. the Society which we represented was indebted for the grant of a free passage, not only to ourselves, but also to the Rev. Mr. Jones, a missionary to the Georgian Isles-his wife-Messrs. Armitage and Blossom, artisans-their wives-and two children belonging to Mr. Armitage. This act of noble liberality, on the part of the proprietor of the vessel, will ever be recollected by the directors and representatives of the London Missionary Society with peculiar gratitude. The ship's crew consisted of thirty-five young and healthy men and boys, including a first, second, and third mate. Besides these, there was a surgeon on board, and a native of Tahiti, about twenty-five years of 2 MISSIONARIES ON BOARD. age, who had been baptized by a missionary in that island, and received the name of Robert. All things having been prepared for our long and interesting voyage, the ship sailed from London to Gravesend, on Wednesday, the 2d of May, 1821. On Saturday, the 5th, having parted with many friends and ministers, who accompanied us to the latter place, we went on board; the anchor was weighed, and, the weather being favorable, we dropped down the river, five or six miles, when we came to anchor again to wait for the next tide. On this evening, after social worship, in which we committed ourselves and each other to Him whose we are, and whom we wish to serve, we retired to rest for the first time on board, under circumstances which called for humble gratitude and heartiest praise; goodness and mercy surrounding us on every side. ་ May 6. (Lord's day.) This forenoon we had divine service in the cabin. The forty-third chapter of Isaiah was read; and Mr. Tyerman preached from our Lord's last words: 'Lo, I am with you alway, even to the end of the world." Matt. xxviii. 20. In the afternoon, notwithstanding the hurry and uproar above from tacking, &c., we had the privilege, according to our Savior's appointment, to eat bread and drink wine together, in memory of his death; and we trust that we had fellowship in that hour with all our Christian friends elsewhere, who were then observing the same blessed ordinance, or, like our female companions, (from sickness in their case,) providentially detained from the table of our common Master. May 7. We proceeded to the Downs, where we anchored. This evening, we enjoyed the pleasure of uniting in spirit, at a missionary prayer-meeting, with the thousands of our Israel, who, in different parts of the earth, at the same time (on the first Monday in the month) offer their fervent supplications for the universal prevalence of that glorious gospel which brings life and immortality to light. May 8. Yesterday and to-day we have been busily occupied in arranging our packages in our births and the cabin, so that those things which would oftenest be wanted might always be nearest at hand. Much and grievous inconvenience is frequently suffered by passengers from lack of a little foresight and good management in this respect. Being ourselves almost new to the sea, the effect of every thing on board was strange to us. The grunting of the swine, the |