38 TONGATABOO. 
winds, with occasional rain and much lightning and thunder. The 
island of Eooa was made on the 30th of April, and on the Ist of May 
they passed through the reefs and joined the squadron. 
The present King Josiah is one of the sons of Mumui, who was 
reigning in Cook’s time. Three of King Josiah’s brothers have pre- 
ceded him as rulers of Tonga: these were Tugo Aho, Tubou Toa, and 
Tubou Maloki. The first reigned but a short time, being put to death 
by Tubou Ninha, a brother of the celebrated Finau. ‘Tubou Ninha 
was afterwards murdered by Tubou Toa, who reigned over the Hapai 
Islands, Tubou Maloki receiving the title of King of Tonga, or rather 
Tui Kanakabolo, or Lord of Kanakabolo, while that of Vavao was 
governed by the younger Finau, adopted son of Finau Ulukalalu. This 
was the state of the island at the time of Mariner’s, or Togi Uummea’s 
visit. A few monihs after his departure, Finau died a natural death, 
and was succeeded by his uncle, Finau Feejee, having Toa Omoo to 
assist him. Finau Feejee was murdered by Hala Apiapia, who suc- 
ceeded him; but his ambition of obtaining kingly power was not long 
satisfied, before he was put to death by Paunga, a high chief. The 
son of Finau Ulukalalu, named Tuabiji, succeeded, but died within a 
few years, and did not bear a good character. His dominions were 
immediately seized upon by Taufaahau, the present King George, then 
King of Hapai, the son of Tubou Toa, and grandson of Mumui; and 
there is now a prospect of his becoming king of the whole group. The 
Tui Kanakabolo, Tubou Maloki, was succeeded by the present King 
Josiah, or Tubou. Before the death of Tubou Maloki, his power had 
become very limited, ‘Tonga itself being distracted by many civil broils; 
neither has his successor, King Josiah, more energy. His domain 
may now be said to be circumscribed to the town of Nukualofa; and if 
it had not been for the timely aid of Taufaahau, he would in all pro- 
bability ere now have been driven from his kingdom. The son of 
Tubou Maloki, Mumui, before spoken of, is most thought of as his 
successor, though against such a powerful competitor as King George, 
he does not stand much chance. 
Since leaving the island, in the month of August, whilst employed in 
the neighbouring group (the Feejee), we learned that the war in Tonga 
had terminated very differently from what had been anticipated,—in 
the complete rout of the Christian party, King George and all his 
warriors being compelled to fly the island. On the arrival of Captain 
Croker, of H. B. M. sloop Favourite, he warmly interested himself in 
the advancement of the missionary cause, and determined to engage 
in negotiations with the heathen; but finding that many difficulties 
impeded his plans, he unfortunately determined to bring matters at 
