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cipal chiefs, male and female, were present, all dressed in 
European dresses, the ladies being adorned with great care. 
Liliah retains her fondness for every thing English, and 
never upon any occasion appears less dressed than an En¬ 
glish lady should be. Her countrywomen still use the privi¬ 
lege of being at ease at home ; but by degrees these things 
will mend of themselves. The company appeared highly 
pleased with their visit. They admired the ship extremely; 
were charmed with their reception; and gratified beyond 
their powers of expression, at the salute that was fired to do 
them honour on their going ashore. 
June 6.—This has been a very important day at H 0110 - 
ruru. Early in the morning, Lord Byron received notice 
that a national council was to be held, for the purpose of 
electing a king, or rather of confirming that title in the per¬ 
son of the young Kiaukiauli, and his Lordship was invited 
to attend it. About mid-day the chiefs assembled in the 
king’s house, and Lord Byron and the English consul im¬ 
mediately repaired thither, and found, besides the native 
chiefs, several American merchants and the two missionaries. 
The principal chiefs present were— 
Kiaukiauli, the young king; Karaimoku, the regent; 
Kahumanu, widow of Tamehameha I.; Kuakini, or John 
