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that obstructed its way. The very hill on which we sat was the 

 effect of the power of this stream of fire. A sketch of these sand- 

 hills is exhibited in the annexed wood-cut. 



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SAXD-HILLS AT NANAVALIE. 



The eflfect of the view was enhanced by the contrast of the bare 

 rock of the eruption, with the verdure that appeared on either side 

 of it. 



The stream of liquid lava seems to have borne down all opposition, 

 and to have filled up every hollow that lay in the line of its course. 



The country around the stream does not appear as if it had any 

 descent, but the lava stream itself shows its slope very distinctly. 



The natives had been planting sweet-potatoes near the foot of the 

 sand-hills, but there was little prospect of their succeeding in raising 

 a crop. We passed several hours here, and then proceeded on our 

 way through Makuu and Wekahika to Keeau, where we arrived at 

 sunset. The school-house of Keeau was appropriated to the men and 

 natives ; but I preferred to occupy the tent, as I was well aware of the 

 peculiar trials to be undergone in the native houses, although it was 

 newly built. 



Here we found a delightful spring of fresh water upon the shore, 

 and within the flow of the tide at high water. It enabled us to enjoy 

 a bath, which we had not had the means of doing for forty days. 

 During our journey, we met Lieutenant Budd on his way to the lava 

 plain, who informed me that they were all well on board the ship. 



As we had dispensed with all the baggage we could spare, we 

 determined to trust to obtaining provisions on the road ; in conse- 

 quence we generally had a market at our encampment, and one of the 

 first things to be attended to was buying our supper. In this traffic, 

 to which Dr. Judd usually attended, many curious scenes occurred, 

 which caused us much amusement. At Keeau, for instance, an old 

 woman brought some eggs for sale, which we were very desirous of 

 obtaining, but she had determined that she must have a pair of 



