; CONTENTS. Vv 
~ Missionaries—Preparation - of the laws—Public enact- 
ment by the king in a national assembly at Tahiti— 
Capital punishments—Manner of conducting public 
trials—Establishment of laws in Raiatea—Prepara- 
tion of those for Huahine. 
CHAP. VI. 
FROM PAGE 146 To PAGE 174. 
Pomare’s proposed restrictions on barter rejected by the 
chiefs of the Leeward Islands—Voyage to Eimeo—De- 
parture for Tahiti—Danger during the night—Arrival 
- at Burder’s Point—State of the settlement—Papeete— 
Mount Hope—Interview with the king—The laws revised 
-—Approved by the queen—Arrival of the Hope from 
England-—Influence of letters, &c.—Return to Eimeo— 
Embarkation for the Leeward Islands—-A night at sea— 
Appearance of the heavens—Astronomy of the natives— 
Names of the stars—The Twins—Tradition of their origin 
—Arrival in Huahine. 
CHAP. VII. | 
FBOM PAGE 175 To PAGE 214. 
Promulgation of the new code of laws in Huahine—Lite- 
ral translation of the laws on Murder—Theft—Trespass 
-—Stolen property—Lost property—Barter — Sabbath- 
breaking—Rebellion—Bigamy, &c.—Divorce,&c.—Mar- 
riage—False accusation—Drunkenness—Dogs—Pigs— 
- Conspiracy— Confessions — Revenue for the king and 
chiefs—Tatauing— Voyaging—J udges and magistrates— 
Regulations for judges, and trial by jury—Messengers 
or peace-officers—Manner of conducting public trials— 
Character of the Huahinean code—Reasons for dissuading 
from capital punishments—Omission of oaths—Remarks 
on the different enactments—Subsequent amendments 
and enactments relative to the fisheries—Land-marks— 
Land rendered freehold property—First Tahitian par- 
: liament — Regulations relating to seamen deserting 
_ their vessels—Publicity of trials—Beneficial effects of 
the laws. 
