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ment taxation, except the poll-tax, and receive whatever the congre- 

 gation contribute at the monthly meetings, which Mr. Alexander 

 computes at about forty dollars for the last seven months ; this sum, 

 divided among eight teachers, does not give each of them one dollar 

 a month ! 



The church was established at this station in 1834, by five persons 

 from the church at Waimea, and five others ; these received an exa- 

 mination. The church now consists of eighty members. Three 

 persons have been excommunicated, and four have died. The con- 

 gregation on the Sabbath amounts to from six to eight hundred. 



Large quantities of beans were raised on this island, in hopes of 

 supplying the whalers with them ; but, after they had been raised 

 and carried to Oahu, they discovered that those ships did not use 

 them. This is one instance, among many, of the want of practical 

 knowledge on these islands. 



On the arrival of the tender, Mr. Knox received a present of fine 

 fresh beef from the farm of Mr. Charlton, H. B. M. consul. The 

 cattle are thought to be finer here than on any of the other islands, 

 and the price for them is much more reasonable. Mr. Charlton has 

 upwards of one hundred head. 



At 10 p. M. the tender, having received the party on board, took 

 advantage of the land-breeze and stood for Oahu. 



In quitting Kauai, I must return my own thanks, as well as those 

 of the gentlemen of the squadron who were the recipients of the 

 attentions and hospitality of our countrymen and other residents on 

 Kauai; and I also tender my sincere acknowledgments for the infor- 

 mation derived and the assistance rendered by them. 



On the 3d, the tender reached Rawailoa, in Waialua district, and 

 the naturahsts were landed on the western side of Oahu. 



The coast here forms a small bay, and has a dreary aspect on first 

 landing. The soil is sandy and poor ; the huts are in ruins, and the 

 inhabitants present a miserable, squalid appearance. A short distance 

 from the coast an agreeable change is met with, in extensive taro- 

 patches, fish-ponds, and fine fields of sugar-cane. The habitations 

 in this part, are neat and comfortable, and the natives cheerful and 

 clean. 



It was near this place that Mr. Gooch, who accompanied Van- 

 couver, was killed by the natives. Our gentlemen were kindly wel- 

 comed by Messrs. Emerson and Locke, the former having charge of 

 the station, and the latter of a school on the Peztalozzian system. 



