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84 at table, they were evidently not unacquainted with the use of knife, fork, and plate.

It was a very gratifying sight to observe such a change amongst such a set as we found them associated with, even comparing them with their compeers (as chiefs).

A NATIVE CHIEF OF PORT MULGRAVE.

Kellett acquainted me that this chief possessed very high notions of territorial right, and had thrown difficulties in the way of wooding and watering, which he was glad that our presence would remove.

Having given him a few presents, and intimated