The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-12

many excuses, saying ne supposed ne had gone TO the
mountains and could not be found, with such like eva
sons.
Next morning by daylight, the first lieutenant, Mr.
Moore and the marine ofcer Lieutenant Deylin with an
Interpreter ordered 10 proceed TO the town OF Vutia
and il possible apprehend and bring on board native
named Koroi-moku.y chief OF that town. said 10 be
the person who killed John Foster.
The town OF Vuta stands about half mile back from
the left bank OF the Walevu river, mile and half from
lis mouth, and the distance from the town OF Rewa
Its inhabitants race OF fishermen, much fero
cious In their aspect than the inhabitants OF the other
towns.
The "Wailevu" was assembled to point opposite the
town, where the officer OF the boat Mdshipman Quacen
bush, was charged 10 keep the crew alert 10 lie off shore
and keep their arms IN readiness Then the two officers
each armed with sword, Jenks's carbne, and Colts
five Shooters preceded by The guide and interpreter went
TO the town and entered heouse OF the principal chief
robust, sury ay-haed man, who was sitting on The
mat toor Inquiry was al once made Tor the man, d.
reety and indirectly, without success but sufficient in
formation obtained to leave strong suspicion that the
object of pursuit secreted IN The town Of Bunabeta
kau, about ten miles from Vulia where the Chief Nga
aninglou found the day before While the inquiry
was being made, the natives gathered round in such
numbers that OF the officers deemed prudent 10 stay
outside the house, and 10 keep clear space around him
Large boys, almost al the age OF maturity
ming about perfectly naked, which is not common else
where; many OF The had clubs and spears in their
hands, which could scarcely have been intended for SALE
no was there 10 buy them The whole left
Tor suspicion of danger and the unhappy fate of
Lieut.. Underwood and Passed Mdshipman Henry was
vivid in The minds OF the officers.
for the river through path between OF tall
tangled sugar and across mashy ground OF difficult
passage. But without delay. and not without few eau
tous looks behind they reached the river, followed by
about hundred natives who pressed closely them
while the boat coming to The shore, that they had 10
be driven back by threats twice.
The boat entered in safety, and the officers deter
mined TO proceed to Bunabeakau, and, if possible, cap
ture the object OF their search before any notice OF the
pursuit could reach him The guide said, by ascending
the river half mile further, Laulhaa neck could be
crossed through creek which would distance OF
four miles required TO round the point This course
adopted and the creek sought and entered, but il
found too deep in places for polling and too
rywhere for rowing the boat was therefore padded
along with the blades OF the Extensive forests of
mangrove and other trees stretched of both Sides
filled up by mpenetrabe iungles of underwood. The
trees either margin bowed to each other and in
places swung their pendant shoots over the middle OF
the stream afordng ample protection from the scorehing
rays OF the Scarcely sound was to be heard the
boat gded gently along, occasionally the harsh
prale OF the parrots the whirrng OF the ducks and
other wateoWls, which very In order to
bear this singular creek and strange scenery in mind its
name anxiousy sought but could not be ascertaned
whereupon il received the name OF WH,amss Creek as
isoates and bounds on one side Lauthaa the property
Of that gentleman
Two miles on this stream brought the party to the bay
near the mouth OF the "Sumumbua" river, which was
assembled TO the town of Bunabetakau, where inquiry
and search diligently made, and measures taken
that were crowned with complete in the capture
OF koro mo ku-va'a, who was brought of by man en-
poyed Tor that purpose to avoid the suspicious Of the
uves and confined on board.
1t was about o'clock in the evening when the boat
returned to the ship, at which time large double canoe
rounded Nukaleu island, under large mat sail. From
its peak broad pennant of large size hoaed in the
breeze its union blue with six white stars the centre
red, and the swallow tail extremely white-such the
canoe and lag OF lul VIII, King OF feee Two single
canoes, tenders. accompanied him. with about fifty
men and two barbefs The canoe came alongside, and
TUT Viii was introduced 10 Capt Petgru by the Rev Mr.
Calvert, who returned with him from Mbau.
The chief Ngaranngiou and TUT Viii. although BROTH
ersn-law. have been deadly enemies during the last
EN- years war Their unexpected meeting on this occa
sion seemed 10 give them great surprise.
II may be proper TO inform the reader that this TUT Viii
is The person mentioned by Capt Wilkes, in his Narrative
of the United States Exploring Expedition as Sr son of
Tanoa, King OF Ambau Tanoa still living in savage
heathenism but he old be dead public life,
and the is in possession OF all the power One OF the
singular customs OF Fejeeans is that of the same indi
vidual, particularly a chief having multiplicity of
names, Illustrative OF qualities of the mind body,
commemoratng some daring exploits. The last name as
sumed by this chief is TUT Viii He is above the middle
sze about thirty five forty years OF age, somewhat
corpuen and inactive. smearing of black paint over
his face and neck disguised his features but his general
appearance is good for native His eye bespeaks saw
age ueacheons heart, which il Is said he possesses in
high degree By cunning and cruelty he has gained
kngy power or controlling influence in nearly every dis
trlct IN the island, and his word s law. de wealthy
by lgoen gains exlorted from his plundeng subjects
and ought obe held responsible by every civilized power
for outrages and aggressons committed in the group
HIS dress consisted OF sdid or turban OF tapa string OF
small blue beads, from which hung pendant his breast
large circular boars usk leaf OF pandanus or sugar.
cane, resembling Hgn uaWcolored rlhand was tied on
each above the elbow armlets, and similar
naments adorned his legs below the knee. The seauo
or white iapa. which wound around his waist and
was probably twenty thirty yards long, completed his
attire lie assumed great deal OF and dignity
and bore himself haughuly towards Ngaaninglou, who
appeared detected and Of 'the great butcher"
TUT Viii is commonly called.
On the 18th of March, al half-past o'clock in the
morning, Capt Pegru convened court for the trial OF
The prisoner, consisting OF Lieut. Henry Moore president;
Lieut.. Chas. s. McDonougb, Surgeon David Harlan,
Lieut.. J. S. Devn, Acting Master Henry s. Newcomb,
members; and Purser John Y. Mason, IT, Judge aivo-
cate. The Rev. James Calvert sworn Interpreter,
and appointed TO act as counsel for the accused.
AT II O'Clock the flag of the United States consul
OF twentyone guns-tbe first time the United States flag
was raised in Feiee under a national salute. The
chiefs and natives present showed great surprise.
The court sat with open doors, and the chiefs were
most attentive observers Mr. Calvert said that they
pressed much wonder and delight at hearing the ques
lions Interpreted TO the native Witnesses and at such
mode he white people had of finding out the truth"
He felt satisfied ii would a saluary example IN
their future difficulties.
After making fair promises to adjust all matters OF dis
puie with the consul without delay the chief OF Mbau took
his departure. and few hours after Ngaranngou with his
suite, babe adeu TO The Falmouth What effect the
ing OF those chiefs will have towards their reconciliation
time alone determine. Among the Fejeeans appear
nothing with them friendship is often
preliminary to destruction.
This chief, Ngaraninsiou had three brothers one of
whom, /" Vendovi," was taken TO the United States by
Capt Wilkes, for the murder OF The and of
the of the American brig Charles Dogge in 1894.
and died in the hospital at Brooklyn; both his other
brothers dead, having been Kings OF Rewa their
turn He IL now the only survivor and legitimate heir to
the Kingdom but being shrewd daring dangerous man,
TutN him. ufoff