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equally divided our ammunition and the line of march Was 

 formed. All had put their arms in a good state for service, and 

 all were fresh and vigorous ; each being supplied with a small 

 quantity of provisions for the day. 



On ascending the ridge, where we had passed such a disagree- 

 able night, we lialted to take breath, and view, for a few minutes, 

 this delightful valley, which was soon to become a scene of de- 

 solation. From the hill we had a distant view of every part, 

 and all appeared equally delightful. The valley was about nine 

 miles in length, and three or four in breadth, surrounded on 

 every part, except the beach, where we formerly landed, hy lofty 

 mountains. The upper part was bounded by a precipice of 

 many hundred feet in height, from the top of which a handsome 

 sheet of water was precipitated, and formed a beautiful river, 

 which ran meandering through the valley, and discharged itself 

 at the beach. Villages were scattered here and there, the bread- 

 fruit and cocoa-nut trees flourished luxuriantly and in abun- 

 dance ; plantations laid out in good order, enclosed with stone 

 walls, were in a high state of cultivation, and every thing be- 

 spoke industry, abundance, and happiness. Never in my life did 

 I witness a more delightful scene, or experience more repugnancy 

 than I now felt, for the necessity which compelled me to make 

 war against this happy and heroic people. 



A large assemblage of Typee warriors were posted on the 

 opposite banks of the river (which glided near the foot of the 

 mountain) and dared us to descend. In their rear was a fortified 

 village, secured by strong stone walls ; drums were beating and 

 war conchs were sounding in several parts, and we soon found 

 they were disposed to make every effort to oppose us. T gave 

 orders to descend ; Mouina offered himself as our guide, and I 

 directed him to lead us to their principal village. But finding 

 the fatigue of going down the mountain greater than I expected, 

 I gave orders to halt before crossing the river, to give time for 

 the rear to close, which had become much scattered, and that all 

 might rest. As soon as we reached the foot of the mountain we 

 were annoyed by a shower of stones from the bushes, and from 

 behind the stone walls ; but as we were also enabled to shelter 

 ourselves behind others, and being short of ammunition, T would 

 not permit any person to fire. — After resting a few minutes, I 

 directed the scouting parties to gain the opposite bank of the 

 river, and followed with the main body. We were greatly an- 

 noyed with stones, and before all had crossed, the fortified village 

 was taken without any loss on our side. Their chief warrior and 

 another were killed, and several wounded. They retreated only 

 to stone walls situated on higher grounds, where they continued 

 to sling their stones and throw their spears. Three of my men 



