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Page 66 - Weilea, in 1813. In 1824 only two, and in 1840 but one, of his companions survived. This last was an Irishman named Connor, who stood in the same relation to the King of Rewa as Savage had done to the King of Mbau. His influence among the natives was so great, that all his desires, some of which were of the most inhuman kind, were gratified. The King of Rewa would always avenge, and often in the most cruel manner, the real or fancied wrongs of this man. If he desired the death of any native, the...
Page 71 - The number of islands has been variously stated at from 200 to 250 : but this includes mere uninhabited rocks and islets. The dependency of Rotumah consists of all islands, rocks, reefs between 12° and 15° S., and between 175° and 180° E.
Page 72 - Several large streams fall into it, the sources of which lie in the high mountains of the interior. 3,000 or 4,000 feet above the level of the sea. Besides these, the Sigatoka, the Nadi, and Ba Rivers, with many others, drain the principal watersheds of Viti Levu.
Page 72 - Fiji is as rich in harbours and roadsteads as it is in rivers. Each island is surrounded by a barrier reef, and, with few exceptions, is accessible through passages usually found opposite to the most considerable valley or river. Between this river and the shore ships lie safely at anchor, protected by an indestructible natural breakwater.
Page 72 - The hills are generally of a grand and picturesque outline, being composed for the most part of old volcanic lavas. Upon the south-eastern or windward sides the islands are covered with dense forests.
Page 66 - ... stood in the same relation to the King of Rewa as Savage had done to the King of Mbau. His influence among the natives was so great that all his desires, some of which were of the most inhuman kind, were gratified. The King of Rewa would always avenge, and often in the most cruel manner, the real or fancied wrongs of this man. If he desired the death of any native, the chief would send for the doomed man, and direct him to make and heat an oven, into which, when red-hot, the victim was cast,...
Page 10 - GENERAL DUTY. On all articles not specified or not included in the free list an ad valorem duty of 5 per cent. EXPORT DUTY. Silver coin, over £10, 2J per cent.
Page 72 - It is navigable for boats, punts, or flat-bottomed steamers, for 40 or 50 miles from its mouth. Several large streams fall into it, the sources of which lie in the high mountains of the interior 3.000 or 4,000 feet above the level of the sea.
Page 72 - There are also traces of gold, silver (chloride), antimony, manganese, and other metals. The country is well watered. Frequent rains keep alive the sources of the thousands of small affluents feeding the main rivers. Of these rivers the Rewa stands first.
Page 9 - Opium, including all goods, wares, and merchandise mixed or saturated with opium, or with any preparation or solution thereof, or steeped therein respectively...