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 60 On the following day I sent a letter to his majesty, acquainting' him that the question touching the insult to the flag would remain for the commodore to dispose of, as well as the damages done to the owner of the Clementine. At the same time I sent a formal instrument for his signature, agreeing to the full reading of the treaty entered into with Lord Edward Russell, and further engaging to grant a fair trial, &c., before the usual prerogative of majesty was exerted against any British subject. This was completed in due form, and returned with an Hawaian copy.

The Starling had been despatched the previous day to Atooi, (Taui,) and by four o'clock, our affairs being settled satisfactorily, we embarked the Consul and family, and quitted the Port of Honolulu. As the Venus had saluted our flag, I thought it as well to give them a cordial parting cheer, and for this end gave her a pretty close shave. The cheer was heartily responded to by our French friends, the national colours of the French at our main, and the union at that of the Venus. Before sunset we noticed her get under weigh, and depart for Kamtschatka, Nootka, and Monterey.

At two the day following we were anchored in the snug bay of Hanalae, on the N.W. side of the island of Atooi. Here we found the Starling had arrived a few hours before us. These were the two first British vessels of war which had entered the port.