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Of the spear they have eight sorts, exclusive 

 offish-gigs, for each of which they have a sepa- 

 rate name, differing only for the purpose of 

 distinguishing the number of barbed points. 



In the use of these, they are very expert, 

 often hiting the object they aim at, from a dis- 

 tance of 50, 60, and 70 feet. 



The throwing stick, is used in discharging 

 the spear. This instrument is from 2 to 3 

 feet in length, with a shell on one end, and a 

 hook on the othe*r. 



They have two sorts of shields, one made of 

 bark and the other of solid wood. 



Of clubs they have various sorts, some are 

 very large and long, which strike with such 

 violence, as often to fracture the skull, and 

 always bring a woman to the ground. 



The stone hatchet must by no means be for- 

 got, as this has proved the most dreadful to our 

 people. The stone which forms the head is 

 fastened to the wooden handle with gum. 



Their instruments are generally ornamented 

 with carved work, executed in the best stile they 

 are capable of, and painted with red and white 

 clay in the same way, as they decorate their 

 persons. 



FUNERAL RITES. 



Among every class of human beings, death 

 has a serious effect on the mind, and every na- 



