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36 HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. deserted; and for the apprehension of every such deserter who shall be delivered over as aforesaid, the master, owner, or agent shall pay to the person or persons apprehending such deserter the sum of 6 dollars, if taken on the side of the island near which the vessel is anchored; but if taken on the opposite side of the island the sum shall be 12 dollars, and if taken on any other island the reward shall be 24 dollars, and shall be a just charge against the wages of every such deserter. VII. No tonnage dues or impost shall be exacted of any citizen of the United States which is not paid by the citizens or subjects of the nation most favored in commerce with the Sandwich Islands; and the citizens or subjects of the Sandwich Islands shall be allowed to trade with the United States and her territories upon principles of equal advantage with the most favored nation. Done in council at Honolulu, Island of Oahu, this 23rd day of De- cember, in the year of our Lord 1826. THOS. AP CATBSBY JONES. ELISABETA KAAHUMANU. KARAIMOKU. BOKI. HOAPILI. LIDIA NAMAHANA. [From Jones, December 25, 1826, dated Honolulu.] Says that the state of affairs in regard to foreigners being protected is in a bad condition and that Ms services are really required at the islands to protect the seamen. "On the 23d instant I concluded some arrangements with the Gov- ernment of these islands calculated to secure our interest in this quarter and suppress the evils which have hitherto existed. I have also secured satisfactory pledges for the speedy payment of the large claims held by American citizens against the islanders. In short, I hope it will be proved that the Peacock's visit to the Sandwich and Society Islands has in some degree accomplished the main object of the cruise." [To Wm. Bolton Finch, U. S. S. Vincennes, January 20, 1829.] "Chaplain Stewart has in his care and will deliver to you a letter to King Kamehameha, a few presents from our Government to the principal chiefs of the Sandwich Islands. You will deliver them to the persons for whom they are intended. "Remain from two to three weeks, or as long as shall be thought expedient for careful to cultivate the most friendly relations and to procure from our consular and commercial agent or from other sources every information respecting our commercial and other interests which may be practicable." Instructions to reclaim deserting sailors, and to make inquiries into the state of our commerce, etc. [No mention made of the treaty of December 23, 1826.]