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one of our own national vessels. The Chiefs consider Captain Percival as much the instigator of the attack as though he had headed the mob in person. Karai- moku, the most energetic and efficient of inc chiefs, is almost gone with the drOpsy, and can no longer hold the reins of gov ernment-and, it is probable the Chiefs will never again act decidedly on this point, till some American officer of higher rank and better principles than Capt. P. comes to the Island, and, by his example and authority does away the evil causedb by him. fought, in justice to Capt. P. to add, that he caused six or seven of his men to be whipped. have given all these par ticulars that you may be able to correct a. ny false statements on the subject in Amer ica. We feel that our situation is critical, and at all times truly perilous. This is certain, that if many more such vessels as the Dolphin visit the islands, there will be no hope for our lives"

 After this, and the other testimony be- fore the public, we have no hesitation in saying, ,that the Head of the Navy Depaft- ment should cause an immediate investiga- ton in regard to the conduct of the com mander of the Dolphin. ;.