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MISSIONARY TOUR 
measured, in order to ascertain the height of Mouna 
Huararai; but the summit being covered with clouds, 
they were obliged to defer their observation. In the 
afternoon they walked through the s. e. part of the 
town to select a spot in which to dig for fresh water. 
After an accurate investigation of the places adjacent, 
in which they thought it might be found, they chose a 
valley, about half a mile from the residence of the 
governor, and near the entrance of Raniakea, as the 
spot where they were most likely to meet with success 
The 4th of July being the anniversary of the Ame¬ 
rican independence, guns were fired at the fort, the 
colours hoisted, and a hospitable entertainment given 
at the governor’s table. The missionaries employed 
the greater part of the day at the well, which early in 
the morning they had commenced. 
In the evening, while at tea, considerable attention 
was attracted by a slender man, with a downcast look, 
in conversation with the governor. - It afterwards ap¬ 
peared, that this was a stranger, from Maui, who 
wished to be thought a prophet, affirming that he was 
inspired by a shark, that enabled him to tell future 
events. The governor said, many of the people believed 
in him, and from them he obtained a living. 
The excavations of the well proceeded but slowly 
during the next day. Hard and closely imbedded lava 
rendered the work difficult. But as the governor pro¬ 
mises assistance, they are encouraged to proceed. 
The next day being the Sabbath, Mr. Bishop preach¬ 
ed twice at the governor’s house, Thomas Hopu acting 
as interpreter. The congregation consisted principally 
of Kuakini’s attendants and domestics, the greater part 
of the population conceiving themselves under no obli- 
