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underdress of white, with silk stockings and pumps. Ona sofa, im- 
mediately on his right, were Kaakumana, the regent, and the two 
ex-queens, Kinau—at present the wife of General Kekuanaoa—and 
Kekauruohe. Being in mourning, they were in well-made, and be- 
coming dresses of black, with ruffs and caps of white. Chairs were 
furnished for the whole party, which was numerous, including the 
consuls, resident merchants, visitors, and the mission family. 
This interview was not a mere pageant; it was introductory to the 
delivery of friendly documents from the government of the United 
States, which were received in the kindest manner, and supported by 
appropriate presents. The king, although only sixteen, is as grace- 
ful, well bred, and perfectly. gentleman-like in his whole deportment, 
as any youth of his age in the most polished circles, and his deport- 
ment was marked by great dignity and propriety ; his private char- 
acter is as unexceptionable, as his public appearance is manly and 
becoming the station he occupies. 
- Subsequent visits to some of the chiefs evinced that their houses were 
(according to their stations, ) not behind the king in neatness, order, and 
convenience. The habitation of Kekuanaoa was of this description. 
He was in England with the late king; there is much of the ease 
and courteousness of high life in all his movements; and in his man- 
hers, figure, dress, and whole deportment, that which would secure 
to him the epithet of a “ gentleman” in any society. — 
__ We had, says Mr. Stewart, approached the rear, instead of the 
front of his establishment; and. to reach the principal apartment, or 
rather house—for every room is a distinct building—were conducted 
by the chief first through that, which, from a spread table and side- 
board, was evidently a dining hall; and then through another with 
accomodations for sleeping. Iby no means regretted this, ree 
When | perceived the perfect neatness and good taste of each. 
Had I entered them by accident, without knowing to whom they be- 
longed, I should not have thought of being in the residence of a na~ 
tive, but, from the finish of every part, and from the furniture, I should 
have supposed myself in the rooms of some foreign gentleman. 
The sitting room is delightful. A large door at each end opens & 
fine draft for the air; the floor was beautifully carpeted with mats ; 
While, in the centre, stood a rich couch of yellow damask, with arm- 
€d chairs placed on either side, so that those occupying them, et 
» eyed all the benefit of the breeze sweeping through. On one side, 
- native lounge or divan extended the whole length of the apartment ; 
Spread with a succession of the finest mats beautifully variegated 
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