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ed to Kawarao, took place in the year 1781. 

 To establish his dominion on a firmer basis, 

 Tameamea married the daughter of the van- 

 quished monarch, and acquired the love of his 

 subjects by his wise and moderate government. 

 Himself endowed with uncommon powers of 

 mind, he entrusted the important offices of state 

 only to such as were capable of discharging 

 them efficiently. He made a vp,ry fortunate 

 choice in Karemaku, who, while quite a young 

 man, entered into all the enlightened and com- 

 prehensive views of his master, forwarded 

 them with ability and energy, and continued 

 his faithful servant till the death of Tameamea. 

 The English called him the Pitt of the Sand- 

 wich Islands. 



Several Europeans now established them- 

 selves at O Wahi ; among whom Davis and John 

 Young have been the most useful to the rising 

 nation. Under their direction, houses and ships 

 have been constructed in the European fashion ; 

 the island has been enriched with many useful 

 plants; and their advice has been successfully 

 followed in the affairs of government. 



With the appearance of Vancouver, arose the 



