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to the tree, and naming it in their own language. After 
amusing ourselves some hours on shore, we returned to the 
ship in a native canoe, which, notwithstanding its extreme 
narrowness, is rendered safe by the outrigger, and glides 
through the surf with astonishing rapidity. Having taken 
in sufficient water, we got under weigh in the evening, when 
Bold returned on board, bringing with him the little prin¬ 
cess and several chiefs, who were desirous of going with us 
to Oahu. Fires had been lighted on different points of 
Maui for our guidance. 
6th May. Early this morning we were in sight of 
Oahu, and about nine o’clock were off the bay of Honoruru, 
in which the capital of the same name is situated. It is 
defended by several forts, the most remarkable of which, 
behind the town, is formed on the edge of an extinguished 
volcanic crater. Our consul, Mr. Charlton, came off to us, 
and brought more comfortable reports of Karaimoku’s health. 
He was prepared for our coming by the message despatched 
by Boki from Maui, and all preparations were made for 
receiving us with honour. A few minutes after Mr. Charl¬ 
ton boarded us, we came to an anchor in Honoruru roads, 
the inner harbour not having deep enough water for us, 
and fired a salute of fifteen guns, which was immediately 
returned by the forts in very good style. The fort on the 
