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BOWDITCH ISLAND. 



No sails were observed, but a small model of a canoe, purchased 

 among the curiosities, had the usual triangular sail. 



UNION GROUP CANOE. 



The natives were at first very shy of the boats ; but the Hawaiians 

 who were in them, soon induced them to approach, and enter into 

 trade, and finally enticed them alongside the ships. On coming 

 near, they began a song or chaunt, holding up their paddles and 

 mats, and shouting " kafilou tamatau." They resembled the natives 

 of Oatafu, or Duke of York's Island, wore the same kind of mats, 

 eye-shades, and ornaments, and some were tattooed after the same 

 manner. Some, however, were tattooed in a different style, being 

 ornamented with a variety of arrows on the forehead and cheeks. 

 They were all finely formed, and manly in appearance, with pleasing 

 countenances that expressed good-nature. 



The annexed wood-cut is from an accurate sketch by Mr. Agate, 

 and exhibits the tattooing above spoken of. 



BOWDITCH ISLANDEK. 



They seemed eager enough for trade, and soon disposed of all they 

 had to exchange; a few presents were also made them, but all induce- 

 ments failed to entice them on board. They appeared very cheerful, 

 laughing heartily at any thing that struck them as ridiculous. 



