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for leaving it exposed. The woman was also at hand; leaving no 
doubt of their knowledge of the projected murder. But, from the 
positive refusal of them to comply with a separate examination, they 
were told they must be considered as also guilty. ‘They were informed 
of the satisfaction demanded by civilized nations for murder, having 
them tried and hanged in Tahiti, of what they should do, and that, on 
the arrival of an armed ship, they (the chiefs) particularly the head of 
the village, would be held responsible with his liberty for producing the 
family for trial, and Tagi for punishment. 
Joun Cuawner Wittiams, 
United States Consul. ‘ 
Saluafata, Upolu, 15th July, 1840. 
The foregoing statements were made in my presence, I having ac- 
companied Mr. Williams to the village, and attended during the whole 
of the inquiry. 
Wittram Cricuton Cunnincuam, 
H. B. M. Vice-Consul for Navigator and Friendly Islands. 
15th July, 1840. 
fer ANNAN END OF THE THIRD VOLUME. 
