SANDWICH ISLANDS. 
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resolved to set the example of it on his own estate and in 
his own person. Instead of the indolent repose and enjoy¬ 
ment, in which, like the greater number of chiefs, he for¬ 
merly indulged, he now rises early, and goes to his fields, 
where he superintends his workmen, instructing them in 
new and better methods of cultivation. Pie is active and 
constant in his duties, as governor of Oahu; and by his 
mildness and kindness to his dependants he has acquired 
the love of all the common people. His superior informa¬ 
tion and his good temper make him equally a favourite with 
the chiefs, so that it is confidently expected that on Ivarai- 
moku’s death he will be made regent. 
The ship had been victualled, during her stay at Oahu, 
entirely from Eoki’s estate; and it was with the greatest 
reluctance the generous chief would consent to receive the 
price of the provisions furnished, conformably to our instruc¬ 
tions from home. 
This was our last business at Oahu, whence we sailed on 
the 7th June, having lain above a month in that exposed 
harbour, whose disadvantages are increased by the heavy 
surf which renders boat-service there particularly disagree¬ 
able. We made the land of Hawaii on the 9th. The first 
place we distinguished was Ivairua, which is the seat of 
government, Kuahini, or John Adams, the governor, residing 
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