THROUGH HAWAII. 
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CHAP. IV. 
Proposed Route—An ancient Fortress—Aid from the Governor 
of Hawaii—Another Native Dance—Height of Mouna Hua- 
rarai—Manner of preparing Bark for Native Cloth — Cul¬ 
tivation of the Cloth Plant—Method of manufacturing and 
painting various kinds of Cloth—Conversation with the 
Governor—Departure from Kairua—Description of our 
Guide—Several Heiaus—Population of the Western Coast — 
Tracts of rugged Lava—Scene of the Battle which took 
place, in consequence of the Abolition of Idolatry, in 1819 — 
Description of the Battle—Tomb of a celebrated Priest — 
Account of Captain Cook's Death, and the Honours rendered 
to his Remains—Encouraging Missionary Labours. 
July 15th. Our whole number being now together 
at the place where we had previously agreed to com¬ 
mence our tour, we no longer delayed to decide on the 
route we should take, and the manner in which we 
should endeavour to accomplish the objects of our 
visit. Anxious to gain a thorough acquaintance with 
the circumstances of the people, and their disposition 
relative to missionary operations, we agreed to travel 
on foot from Kairua, through the villages on the south¬ 
ern shore, to pass round the south point, and continue 
along the south-east shore, till we should arrive at the 
path leading to the great volcano, situated at the foot 
of Mouna Roa, about 25 miles distant from the sea, 
which we thought it improper to pass unnoticed. We 
