The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-22

nant, MIR. Moor, and the marine officer, Lieut. Dew
ln with interpreter, were ordered to proceed TO
the town of Eutia. and, if possible, apprehend and
bring on board a native named Koroi-moku-vata, a
chief OF that town, said to be the person who killed
John Foster.
The town of Vutia stands about half a mile back
from the left bank of the Wailevu river, . mile
and half from its mouth, and the same distance
from the town of Rewa. It's inhabitants are race
OF fshermen much more ferocious in their sspsst
than the inhabitants Of the other towns.
The "Wailevu' was assembled to point opposite
the town, where the officer of the boat, Nxiship-
man Quaekenbush, was charged to keep the crow
alert, to lie of Shore and keep their arms in readi-
ness Then the two officers, each armed with
sword, jerks carbine and Colts fve-shooters,
preceded by the guide and interpreter, went to the
town and entered the house Of the principal chief
q robust, surly, gray-haired man, who wa, sitting
on the mat floor. Inquiry was at once made for the
man, directly and indirectly, without success but
sufficient information was obtained to leave strong
suspicion that the object Of pursuit was secreted in
the town of Bunabetakau, about ten miles from
Vuta, where the Chief Ngaraningiou was found
the day before. While the inquiry was being
made, the natives gathered round in such numbers
that one of the officers deemed it prudent to stay
outside the house and to keep clear space around
him.
Large boys, almost at the age of maturity, were
running about perfectly naked, which is not com.
mon elsewhere; many of the men had clubs and
spears in their hands, which could scarcely have
been intended for sale, as no one was there to buy
them. The whole scene left room for suspicion OF
danger and the unhappy fate Of Lieut.. Under
wood and Passed Midshipman Henry, was vivid In
the minds Of the officers
The enc uiry being brought to a close, the party
started for the river, through narrow path be-
tween rows of tall tangled sugar cane, and across
marshy ground of difficult passage; but without de-
lay, and not without few cautious looks behind,
they reached the river, followed by about one hun
bred natives-who pressed so closely on them while
the boat was coming to the shore, that they had to
he 1-.xr kaal hxrth go tUtn
The boat entered in safety, and the officers
determined to proceed to Bunabetakau. and, If pos
sbe, capture the object of their search before any
notice Of the pursuit could reach him. The guide
said, by ascending the river half mile farther,
Lauthala neck could be crossed through creek,
which would save distance of four miles required
to round the point. This course was adopted, and
the creek sought and entered, but it was found too
deep in places for polling, ana too narrow every
where for rowing; the boat was therefore padded
along with the blades of the oars. Extensive TO
rests of mangrove and other trees stretch on on
both sides, filed up by impenetrable jungles OF
underwood. The trees on either margin bowed to
each other, and in places swung their pendant
shoots over the middle Of the stream, aHordng
ample protection from the scorching rays OF the
sun. Scarcely a sound was to be heard as the
boat glided gently along, save, occasionally, the
harsh prattle of the parrots, and the whirring Of
the ducks and other watefowls, which are very nu-
merous. In order to bear this singular creek and
strange scenery in mind, its name was anxiously
sought but could not be ascertained, whereupon it
received the Of Williams Creek, as it isoates
and bounds on one side Lauthala, the property Of
that gentleman.
Two miles on this stream brought the party to
the bay, near the mouth Of the "Sumumbulla"
river which assembled to the town of Buna beta
kau, where inquiry and search were diligently
made, and measures taken that were crowned with
complete success in the capture Of horoi-
who was brought of by a man employed for that
purpose to avoid the suspicious of the natives, and
confined on board
l. 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 foated in the breeze, its union blue with six
white stars, the centre red and the swaloWtail ex.
tremely whte--such was the canoe and dag OF 1 III
VII, King of Fesjee. Two single canoes, as ten
ders, accompanied him, with about fifty men and
two BARRIERS. The canoe came alongside and Iui
Viii was introduced to Capt. Petigru, by the Rev.
Mr.. Calvert, who returned with him from Moau
The chiefs Ngaraningiou and TUT Viii, although
brothersinla law, have been dea lily enemies during
the last seven years Their unexpected meeting,
this OCCASION seemed to give them great prise
1t may be proper to inform the reader that TINS
Iui Viii Is the person mentioned oy Captsln
Wilkes, in his narrative Of the United states Tx.
ploring Expedition, as Seru son Of Tanoa, King OF
Ambsu. Tanoa is still living in savage heather
sm, but he is SO old as TO be dead to public life and
the son Is in possession OF all the power one Oh
the singular customs Of the Feeeeans Is that OF the
same Individual, particularly chief, having null
tiplicty of names, illustrative OF qualities of the
mind or body, OF COMMUNICATING some daring ex.
PLOTS. The last name assumed by this chief IS Tui
Viii. He is above the middle size, about thrty.nve
or forty years Of age, somewhat corpulent aud in.
active. smearing Of black paint over his face and
neck disguised his features, but his general ap-
pesranee is good for a native. His eye be speaks
savage, treacherous heart, which it is said he pos
sesses In a high degree By cunning and cruelty he
has gained kingly power or controlling influences
in nearly every district in the island, and his word
is law. He is wealthy by i'll gotten gains ertorted
from his plundering subjects, and ought to be held
responsible by every civilized power for outrages
and expressions committed in the group. Ills
dress consisted Of S1Ld, turban Of tapa, string
Of small blue beads, from which hung pendant on
his breast large circular boars tusk; . leaf OF
colored ribbon, was tied on en- h arm above the
elbow as armlets, and similar ornaments adorned
his legs below the knee The Se1ro, or white tapa,
which was wound around his waist, and was proba-
tire. lie bore himielf haughtily towards Ngaranin-
giou, assumed great deal OF reserve and dignity,
and who appeared detected and in awe OF y the
great butcher, az Tai Viii Il COMMONLY called.
On the 18th March, at halfpast nine O'Clock IN
the morning, Captain Petigru convened court for
the trial Of the prisoner, consisting OF Lieutenant
Henry Moor, President Lieutenant Charles >.
Surgeon David Harlan, Lieutenant
:. Deylin, Acting Master lieniy > Newsomb,
mem bers; and PuTser John Y Mason, Jr., Judge
Advocate. The Rev. James Calvert was sworn as
Interpreter and appointed TO act as counsel for the
accused.
AT twelve o'clock the flag Of the United states
consul vas hoisted on Lauthala point, aud was
greeted with salute Of twenty one guns-the first
time the United states tag was raised IN teejee
under n national salute. The chiefs aud natives
present showed great surprise.
The court sat with oTen door, and the chiefs were
most attentive observers. Mr.. Calvert saidthey
pressed much wonder and delight at hearing the
questions interpreted 70 the native witnesses, aud at
such IN sde a. 4" the white people had Of ending
out the truth, he felt satisfied Il would serve as
salutsry example in their own future dIfheu,ties
After making fair promises 20 adjust all matters
Of dispute with the consul without delay, TIE chet
OF Ni6au took biz departure, and few hoSrs after
Ngarauiugio with his suite babe adicu TO the Fab
mouth What effect the meeting Of those chiefs
will have towards their reconciliation time alone
can determine. Among Feejeeans Appearances
amount to nothing; with tAeia friendship Is often
preliminary TO destruction.
This chief NgaranngiOu, bad three brotheys, one
of whom Z" NCndOvi," was taken TO the United
States by Captain Wilkes, Tor the murder Of the
mate and seven Of the crew Of the America brig
4 k.. IN Al icd in no hparital