THROUGH HAWAII. 
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Inebriety, with all its demoralization, and attendant 
misery, is ten times more prevalent than formerly. This 
is a circumstance deeply to be deplored, especially when 
we recollect the immediate cause of its prevalence. 
The chiefs house was large, and one end of it was 
raised, by leaves and mats, about a foot higher than the 
rest of the floor, and partially screened from the other 
parts of the house. This was his own sleeping place, but 
he ordered a new mat to be spread, and obligingly re¬ 
quested us to occupy it. We did so, and enjoyed a 
comfortable night’s rest. 
After an early breakfast with Miomioi and his family, 
I embraced the opportunity of addressing his people on 
the subject of religion, before they separated to pursue 
their various avocations. About fifty were present, and 
listened with silent attention. 
Miomioi, though not so tall and stout in person as 
many of the chiefs, appeared a remarkably active man, 
and soon convinced us he had been accustomed to de¬ 
light in war. His military skill had probably recom¬ 
mended him to the notice and friendship of Tame- 
hameha, and had secured for him the occupancy of 
the district of Halaua, the original patrimony of that 
prince. 
Every thing in his house seemed to be preserved with 
care, but particularly his implements of war. Spears, 
nearly twenty feet long, and highly polished, were sus¬ 
pended in several places, which he was very careful 
to shew us ; remarking, that Tamehameha always re¬ 
quired every man to keep his weapons in order, so as to 
be ready for war at the shortest notice, and shewing, at 
the same time, an evident satisfaction at the degree of 
care with which his own were preserved. Considering 
