and Tuesday following - The matter was now talked over in a more friendly spirit - Moananui was not so reserved, and we still hoped that these conciliating measures would prevail. The friendly Chiefs believed that Moananui would at the last turn the scale but in this we have been disappointed. I do not think there can be the slightest doubt that they are warmly supported by the King's party, or they would yielded to the wishes of the well disposed Chiefs who are their nearest friends and relatives. I must apologize for giving you this detailed account, regretting that it is not more favorable, but every one tried their best.