2 10 24 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/bcb779428d495b06797bd02460387899.pdf 8be0cd9c7f9b88a342a4d09d1b0fd64f PDF Text Text THE FRIEND. [No. XIV. HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., JULY 29, 1847. 105 Vol. V.] The Seamen's Friend. the boat, and an explosion sharp and loud no doubt the New Haven would come out ensued. I rushed to the deck, when another our assistance. Morning came, however, b sea struck her on the other side, and a sec- with it came no assistance. The noble vesWreck of the Steamer Atlantic. ond explosion took place, filling the lower sel still rode o'er the raging sea, seeming Capt. Cullum's (U. S. Engineers) Narra- and saloon deck with steam, at the same time defy the powers of the howling tempest an the lights. Not knowing what the breaking wares, whose cresting to tive ; List of Persons Saved and Lost ; extinguishing to the cabin, closing dashed high over her. During the night burst, had returned I Verdict of Coroner's Jury; The Bell the door after me to keep out the steam, and judged we had drifted about three miles; y of the Atlantic, or "Lines," bt Miss was ready to save myself from inhaling it, by as we were still four from Fisher's Islan F. M. Caulkins, of New London. myself on the floor and wrapping a and had escaped all danger of being throw throwing New London, Conn., ) on the rocky reefs of Black and South East blanket around my head. Nov. 30th, 1846. j Scarcely had we recovered from our first Ledges, by passing a little south of them, Exhausted in body and mind, and with a alarm, when the chambermaid passed through had no serious alarm for our safety, as heart too full of mingled feelings of gratitude the cabin, telling us that the boat was on fire thought that at 12 o'clock on Thursday t to God for my deliverance from the perils of and asking us to go on deck to assist in ex- wind would certainly abate. The gale, now the deep, and sadness for those whom it has tinguishing it. We all, of course, ran to ever, continued with undiminished fury. J pleased Him, in His inscrutable wisdom to the stairs, but Stetson, the 2nd captain, meet- fires were extinguished, the stoves remove take away, I have not been able sufficiently ing us, said, "Keep cool, gentlemen, you and the vessel lightened ef about forty to to compose myself, to give any suitable ac- may depend upon our doing every thing for of coal. About 9 A. M., we saw the Ne count of the loss of the ill-starred Atlantic, your safety, and that we shall be the last to Haven come to the mouth of the harbor, b with her heroic commander, many passen- leave the boat—keep cool." I stepped up she dared not venture further into the bo to him and said that I was disposed to keep ingsea. gers, and part of her crew. On Wednesday evening, the 25th, we left perfect cool, but if I could render any assisThe morning hours grew lon Boston at the usual hour, (five o'clock) with tance, I wished to do so. He said we could the oold was intense and hunger began about one hundred passengers; but, in conse- do nothing, and again begged that we would gnaw. Fortunately a basket of soda eras quence of the North East storm and drifted keep cool. Lieut. Norton, myself, and one era was brought, and thankful were we I snow, we did not reach Allya's Point till or two others, obeyed him, but many persis- this sad and meagre thanksgiving feast. midnight, when it was still blowing violently ted in going on deck. I afterwards learned By ten A. M., we had drifted within hal from the N. E. Going'on board the Atlan- that the boat had been on fire, but that it was mile of the rocky shore, against which t tic, I shook hands with Capt. Dustan at the immediately extinguished, the alarm was lofty waves dashed their foaming crests gangway plank, when he remarked, '' Cap- greatly heightened by the throwing out of majestic grandeur. It was a sight as su tain, I fear we sha 'nt be able to leave you at the fire from the furnace, as the wind, sweep- lime as terrible. Every moment we expec New London," (one of my stations) "to- ing it by the vessel in sheets of flame, gave ed would be our last. Hope now began night." I replied that I was going through her the appearance of being a prey to the wane. The pilot house, chimney tops, sa loon, bulk heads, and everything moveab to New York. That'slucky," said he, as devouring element. As soon as the steam had partially lifted, I which could hold wind, had been cut awa I passed on board. Before reaching New London, the wind went above to learn the condition of things. Every one supplied themselves with lifo-pr changed to the west, and stars began to ap- Most of the passengers whom I met said the servers, of which the boat had an abundanc pear. Though blowing hard, the wind was steam chest had burst. This was a mistake, A $crag anchor, made of oast iron grate bars off shore, which enabled the boat to land af- as I afterwards ascertained by a personal in- (nine feet long), tied separ ter considerable difficulty, at New London, spection of the engine. It was not the steam tervals, after the manner of a boy's kite tai where I would have stopped had not impor- chest which had burst, but the vertical steam was thrown overboard. This made thre tant public business called me to New York. pipe, (about 18 inches in diameter,) connect- anchors, aa Capt. Dustan himself told me.— When outside New London light, I found ing with the steam chest, and into which the Subsequently I was told that, besides t it was blowing a gale from about W. N. W., two inclined steam pipes from the boilers on scrag, we had out one anchor weighing Id which made a heavy sea in that direction,. the guards, lead. The seas striking first un- lbs., and two hedges, one of about 500 an and somewhat opposed to that produced by der one guard and then under the other, lift- the other 700 lbs. the N. E. wind which had been blowing all ed the boilers as much as the yielding of the Soon after 10 A- M., the Massachuset day. Our coarse being S. S. W. for some timbers would permit, which acting upon the came near us, and seeing our position am miles after leaving the Thames river, we had vertical steam pipe, by means of the long signal of distress, she checked her headwa to run nearly in the trough ofthese two cross levers furnished by the inclined steam pipes, All hearts beat light for a moment, to be cast seas, and were exposed to the violence of caused the vertical one to burst, or rather te down the next, as she passed on her way both, striking the boat alternately, on her be wrenched off about three feet below its Stonington without offering us any assist starboard bow and larboard quarter. Though top, or midway between the saloon and hurAbout 11 A. M. the Mohegan was seen wrestling hard with the waves,. I bad no se- ricane decks. It is common to have the verrious apprehensions of danger, as I knew tical steam pipe made with a slip joint to coming, and again our hopes were raised to the boat was very strong, and had a-power- guard against such accidents. But the At- be m cruelly disappointed, ful engine. One of these sources of safety, lantic's steam pipe had no such provision. proach near enough to be within hailing dishowever-, soon proved fallacious, as the steam At the time of my going on deck I found tance. Soon after the Mohegan left ns, I with Capt. Dustan pipe burst nine minates after leaving the the wind still blowing violently from the W. had a long con light, and before we had reached the light N. W., but with our anchors we could prob- I asked Mm if it would not have been possi- " I boat on Bartlett's reef. A heavy sea struck ably ride the storm till morning; when 1 had ble for the Massachusetts |o bare dropped �106 THE FRIEND. under our stern, and throw us a Hne, with scene, which would sink deep even into an iand gave me and also Lieut. Stewart a shirt which she could have towed us, stern fore- adamantine heart. iand a bed. He said I had been kind to him. most, before the wind, into Stonington. He At half past four on Friday.morning, the I trust I had, and this kindness was requited replied, " he did not think it could be done." 28th, a tremendous sea struck her, which! with more than ten fold interest. The Mohegan, he said, knew our danger, made every joint and timber in ber entire ex- j The escape of others was no less miracuand would be out again to render us assist- tent tremble and groan as in her death strug- lous, and to record the perils of each would ance as soon as the wind abated. I am not gle. The cable of our large anchor which,:fill volumes. Most of those who were saved a sailor, and do not esteem myself a compe- had held on so faithfully for a day and two, were on the larboard guard, from which they tent judge of what either of the steamers [ nights, parted, and, immediately after, those jumped and swam ashore. I regret that I could have done; but I give it as the opinion, of the hedges and scrag snapped like threads., do not know the names of several who again ofLieut. Maynard, an experienced' sailor of periled their own lives in saving others.— our gallant navy—who was on board; and At the time she struck, I was standing with among them was a brave fireman, William one of the best whaling captains of N. Lon- surgeon Hassler, Lieuts. Norton, Maynard, Edwards. Stetson, the 2nd captain, was very don who ever sailed a ship-—that an anchor and Stewart on the starboard side, immedi- active; Gould, the express-man, rendered could have been dropped ahead of us, and a ately aft the triangular skylights, which light valuable aid; and Monroe, the conductor, cable floated to us by means of a buoy.—, the after cabin, or about twenty feet forward, did good service, But no one was more selfWith another anchor, like our best, we would: of the after gangway. Hastier, Norton and sacrificing' than Lieut Maynard, who, up to have probably ridden out the storm. "1; myself took hold of a post which supported i his middle in water, stood braving the waves would give," said Dustan to me, " $1000 fori the saloon deck. Hassler had the loweri till after daylight, and with heroic constancy, another anchor today." i hold, which he considered the best, as he maintained his post of danger till scarce one All hope from human aid now vanished,.|thought it would part above, Norton the next was left upon the wreck, and not until he was and our only trust was in God, and to him and I the highest. Supposing from the ap- relieved by one of the Islanders. went up devout prayers for our deliverance. pearance of the shore, that the captain would Over the horrors of that awful scene of All the passengers, numbering according to, bring her head around to the north when she death and woe I would draw a veil. The my own and the estimation of many others of struck, we hae chosen the starboard as the thought of the sufferings of that melancholy that sad company, about one hundred souls, ]'safer side, which proved, however, to be the night oppresses my brain—the howling temwere assembled in the cabin. A portion of;| least so. The third sea broke the post off atI pest still chills my veins—the earthquake scripture was read by Dr. Armstrong, follow- the bottom, and the strong undertow carried roar of breakers yet stuns my senses—the ed by a prayer that, as when our Savior away poor Norton and Hassler violently crashing of falling timbers still makes me went down in a ship, with His disciples, and: against the store rooms along the waist of the shudder—the fearful grinding on the rocks a storm arose, He would now rebuke the, boat, by which they were probably so much yet grates on my ear—the death shrieks of wind and the raging of the water, and that stunned and injured and injured as to leave Women and children as they sank in their they should cease and be calm. A gentle- them at the mercy of the next sea which cabin coffin, into their watery grave, still man from Cincinnati addressed us with the swept them overboard. I, fortunately, by rends my heart—and the solemn knell of that voice of prayer, and told us of his conver- clasping the poet tight and lifting my feet es- slow tolling bell, as it pealed the sad requiem sion and present reliance on Jesus who came, caped the fury of the undertow. of the many noble and loving hearts, will * once to save the world. Prayer is ever sol- f The third time I reached therock forever ring in my memory. emn, but never did those present find a more I obtained a more secure hold, and resisted To those noble and brave men of Mystic, awakening echo within their own bosoms. the undertow. The ten remaining feet I Captain C. H. Mallory, G. Gates, A few frail planks and cables separated us passed over among sunken rocks, with much Ira Clift,T. Elliot, Spicer, Joseph Potter, Jr., and E. from eternity. A few moments and all might difficulty, and was thrown by a sea on my Messrs. John Crocker, W. Burrows, E. Dabe summoned at i lie bar of God. I feel sure face. Here, with ray face down, I became boll, Charles Geo. Murphy, Crary, and othnot one a life and preservers clothes, ers, who in the smack Planet that lel purer entangled with my >in without ventured heart and more virtuous resolves. and though on the edge of the shore, was out in that sea on ThursFrom 12 M. to 5 P.M., the howling storm nearer drowning than ever. Though com- day to rescue tempestuous Us, I would return my most and tempestuous sea, ceased not their wrath. pletely exhausted, my presence of mind did heartfelt thanks and sincere wishes that heavThe gale had become a hurricane. Onward not desert me. With my icyfingers I sucen may own and prosper them. Capt. J. towards the dread breakers we still drifted, ceeded in unbuttoning my overcoat and get- Holmes and the crew of the sloop Leeds, I ("aim resignation set on every brow. Our ting at my knife with which I cut away my would also warmly thank. noble captain, like a guardian spirit, moved life preservers, and thus relieved myself from undismayed wherever danger threatened.— my perilous situation. On shore I first gave To the oitizens of New London generally, The queenly steamer proudly breasted the thanks to God for my deliverance, and with I feel under a debt of gratitude for theirkindfoaming billows. Though exposed to the fu- the little strength I had left, I clambered up ly, sympathy, which I have more than once." ry of the tempest for a day and a night, not a a steep rock behind which I laid down to die. experienced. It was my intention to have added a list of seam had opened, and not a cable had parted. I was so much exhausted that I was indifferThe sun went down, and with it set the last ent to life. Soon after, two of the deck the saved, but as it has been already pubhands ran past me which seemed to give me lished, and my time is extremely limited, I rays of hope. Daylight had gone and the moon had ceased new energy, and I endeavored to follow them. must omit it in this hurried and oft into lend her cheering rays. Darkness had Though they were muoh in advance of me, I terrupted narrative. I cannot, however, spread her funeral pall, and the sublimity of with feebler steps, wandered about in the omit saying that everything was done for our horror was at its height; yet not even the piercing wind for two miles, when I reached comfort and safety by the noble and gallant whisper of fear was uttered. The parting the house of Mr. Winthrop with my outer Dustan which he thought was in his power to farewell of friends had been spoken, the clothes frozen stiff. Though withina house I accomplish. Generous man !—thy brave adieus to the loved ones at home had been could not come near the fire, around which the heart has ceased to beat—that eye, where m hearts, and the silent prayer first comers were collected. Fortunately an was enthroned the majesty of command, is will be done," had gone up 1Irishman, who had worked at Fort Trumbull set in death those lips, which* spoke the ' on high. Oh! it was a fearful and solemn under my superintendence, recognized me, words ef kindness, are still—and thy noble i , ,, : * — _ ****** �They caught the jewel's bright, AaUtey burst forth in light, Mid the raging tumult round, How the shrill entrancing sound, Fills the air! Overmastering the gale, Childhood'a shriek, woman's wail, Man'a despair. form lies low. Would that I could write thy fitting eulogium! And to, ygu, Hassler and Norton, my unfortunate companions in peril, I would offer a fitting FRIE N D. From the clay; And the sou la and seraphim, In a sweat thanksgiving hymn, Paaaed away. Yet still upon the deck, Mid the breaker* and the wrack Swing* the bell; Now an aatham Amis around, Now a low and dirge-like sound, And a knell. Above the thundering breeze, And the heavy booming seas, Toand ft* i Like a requiem in the air, Like a presence, it ia there, Swinging alow. - tribute to your worth, but sad mem- From eternity's dark land, On whose cold brink they stand, Hark ! it rolls; Pealing forth the notes of woe, Ringing loud, ringing slow, For the souls. Ah 1 lis not the broken deck, Man, Man't the only wreck, Worth a tear ; Oh ye seas I what a prize, What a coatly sacrifice, Ye took here! ories crowd my brain—and my pen is still. GEO. W. CULLUM, i Capt. U. S. Engineers. LIST OF PASSENGERS SAVED. Joel R Andrews, N. London, Nathaniel Atwood,Eastbam, Mass., Richard Atwood. Orleans, Mass., Seabury HrewKier, N. V., E. Y. Booth, Boston. T. P. Baldwin, Cincinnati, Capt. George W. Cullum, United States Engineers, C. C Comstock, N. London, Chas Cadnedy.N. V., Thomas Gooding, John C. Gardner, Boston, Peter Hasina, Portland, ¥. Herrick, Boston, Calrin Houghton, Bradford, Vt., Wm. Leveretl, Plymouth, N. H., Lieut.E. Maynard, D. S. N., Varnutn Marsh, N.V.,Ed. Madden, Boston, Chas. Mitchel Norwich, C. C. Orr, Louisville. Ky., Chas Patridge, N. V., C. Peterson, Boston. O. W. Rogers, N.London, Nahum Rice, N.J., William' Rhodes, Brooklyn, N.Y., Lieut. S. C. Stewart, U. S. -Engineers, Hiram Tarboi, Lishom, Conn., Thos Trnesdall, N.Y., Robert Vina, West Newbury, Mass., Henry Van Wan, Birmingham, Eng., Jacob Walton,West Newbury, Mass., Jamea Wilson, Boston. LIST OF PASSENGERS LOST. C. H. Hassler, Sorgeon, U.S.N., Lieul. Allen H. Norton, U.S. A.. Joha Walton, Mrs. Walton, Mrs. Vine, and three children of Mr. Walton, West Newbury, Mass Moses B. Kimball, N. Y Samuel E. Cassiday, Phila., A. T. Collamore, Boston, Rev. Dr. Armstrong, N. V., Charles French, Orlando Pitts, Boston, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson and child, Danvers, Mass., Win. Burbank, Brooklyn, N. V., Dr. 'Weston, Phila., W. B. Solare, Bridgport, Vl., Mr. and Mr. Ames, Wilmantic, Robert E. Hope, Brooklyn, M.ss Mary Jordan, Boston. H. H. Cunningham, N. V., Archibald Austin, Thos Symes, Westport, Mr. Tinkham, Mr.'Putnam, Mis» Smart, Dr. Toorney. The following persons belonging to the boat, so far aa we can ascertain, with others not known to us, were lost, viz :—Capt I. K. Dustan, Michael Dougherty, Lawrence Keliey, Thomas Gedney, Mary Ann Hilton, Sarah Johnson, and Saray Ruby. The above list of those who were saved, was taken from the N. London Democrat, and is believed to be correct. The list of those who were loot, contains all the name* as far as ascertained. 107 THE : ' - Missionary Friend. Yet they perished not in vain From their peril, from their pain, Let us turu. To the leaaonaihey unrolled, Worth an argosy of gold, But to learn. New Protestant' Mission to Australia.—By the brig Eveline of Newburyport, arrived the Rev. John Geddie, lady, and two For the sons of God were there, children, and Mr. Isaac Archibald and lady; Men of faith, men of prayer Unsurpassed. sent forth by the Presbyterian church of NoAnd the love of Christ had power; va Scotia. They are destined for the New that hour, was an anchor 'T in Holding fast. Caledonia group, but are expecting to remain for a season at the Samoan or NavigaThere was one* whose face was seen. Like a shining and serene tor Islands. It may be interesting to some rihfjJßJsJi Crystalaea. of our readers to learn, tl. ■ tl.. PresbyteriSublimed, as if the soul, ;>osed of 1 an church of Nova Scotia Had already passed the goal, And was free. Synod, 3 Presbyteries, and about 60 congregations, with 30 settled Ministers. Several There was one t of manly brow, '• We art nearer Jem* now," of these congregations have hitherto aided Was bis cry: the cause of foreign Missions by contribuThen the rushing surge swept o'er And the loosened seraph bore ting to the funds of the London Missionary To the aky. Society, American Board, and United Secession Church of Scotland. About three years One calmly said, 5 " Of old My Savior's voice controlled since a Board of Foreign Missions was apAll my woe: pointed by the Synod. Their first object the raging sea, And if through He now says, PolUne me, was to carrespond with other foreign missionI will go." ary societies, and select a suitable field of No thought amid the strife, labor. An appeal was made to the respecOf kis own death ar life, tive congregations for pecuniary support, ;t JURY. Had the Chief VERDICT OF THE CORONER'S The on bis burden which was most cordially responded to far breast, Slate or Consicticct, Niw Lonoow Co. SS. ) Was the lives or all the rest, the expectations of the most ardent S beyond Norwich, Nov. 88, 1846. their grief. And We, the undersigned, a jury ol inquest, under oath to friends of the cause. An effort was then make diligent enquiry and a thorough examination iqto into the wave, They dropped to obtain the suitable men for the made what manner the several persons before us, being 18 in Some round in it a grave, work. The Rev. Mr. Geddie having been a number, came to their death—having made snch examinan ark: Some ation, do aay that the death of said individuals, moat of Down, down into the deep, settled pastor for eight years on Prince Edthem to us unknown, was caused by bruises or by drownfall, as they leap, they As ward's Island, resigned his charge and offerof the of stranding ing at the time and in consequence Hark ! oh bark I the steamer Atlantic on the westerly end of Fisher's Isled his services as a foreign missionary. Hi Now the loud and silvery bell, and, about 1 o'clock ou the morning of the 27th inst., nad was accepted, and spent one year in studyof that in our opinion the primary cause said disaster was Like an anthem seemed to swell, medicine, and otherwise preparing himing the bnraling of the steam cheat of the engine of the said . Shrill and sweet: laaaSjfl B boat about 3 o'clock on the night of the 36th inst. And a group of angels came, for his future labors. Shortly before Mr. self (Signed) John Breed, Tbos. Robinson, Wm. W. Coil, With their bosoms all a) Same, left, the services of Mr. Archibald Geddie John Ebenezer Johnson, Ford, D. JamesL. Day, Robt Friends to meet. were also accepted as a lay missionary Puller, Samnel Mowrr, Charles Coit, Livingston H. Smith, Jedediah Spalding, D. E. Sykes. We are happy to learn that these missionDr. Arststroag. TIM serene and beevralT eipreiiion of aries are going to their field with the cordial * during the his coeateaaace whole ot that trying Thursday, baa THE BELL OF THE ATLANTIC. been mention**! by several of thesurvlv of the London Missionary Sociapprobation gaatleaiaa,(whose aame was the act known to past This BY MISS F. M. CAULKINS. which the mission at the Samowho related the ety, supports senger was several times dashing struck of the waves rtrcumsiasceJt heard the steamer theshore, the la God,and encouraging others to an group. Their funds and supplies are to. her frame, canned the bell to toll. The tone of this expressing lnj cnniMenoe was and a» He ia the Sain was Want attar trust In Him. i it, and such Una > beard at incommonly shrill sod clear, quoted above, Jaat as the its broke over, and dashed be transmitted through the agei sve seemed Hke a peel from another world. Jt hasbeea the words illy heard since the consummation of the catastrophe the saloon Areas taw deck, ernahrag-or drowning all wke wen London M. Society. At some future ■till sending forth at intervals, its solemn and piercing sail. fj A gentleman from Ohio; name not known. we may furnish our read> interJ Thenoble sesMsaversahMaa of Capt. Doataa cannot be too esting information respecting CaleStorm-spirits ye did .well. donia group of Islands, W. Id that To swing the funeral bell, sad couaaaaM> "> Christina, dales, senile, askf iieaassstd, ssslslsag That aad naght: liag others, »r toiling tor their safety, without rest or raft sab Messrs. G. and A. rem. Noting down with iron pen, aiotiatiani peril, be was ginbaMl too much portumty offers for the Society or Navi I meat daringandthaw eeneastoj f ntrneww vrlnh tawwaves sad asuaae When the struggling souls of men, sikaasssd l safrty. Took flwTr fig*!. his own Islands. "I , . - P-n , �107 THE FRIEND. Forth* Frieed. hearts, and the numerous curses occasioned to owners to receive the rich avails of a full or fostered by the unfitness of their abode, cargo, than to enlarge at the expense of a Wants of Seamen. and cast the burden upon the conscience of little oil room, the contracted lodgings of the No. IV. the guilty. Let owners and ship builders crowded men. Bone and oil will tell; but Seamen need better ssccoasstodatiotM. bear it. Let them acknowledge the deform- the bone and muscle that grappled the monup his wealth, must be Accommodations! there are none! There ed and sickly and depraved offspring of their ster and barrelled is a place, and it has a name, and most ap- avarice and littleness, and be ashamed of the paid. That is the difference;—and as if propriately are seamen said to "turn" in unworthy progeny. Let them henceforth re- grudging the poor sailor his well-earned pitand " turn out" again. One would think but member that men are to live and lodge before tance, they make him pay his own wage! The little else but turning could be done there, the mast, that officers are not all who have space which should have been made into his his comfort, is left in the hold for and that turning out would be the most agree- feeling and whose comfort is to be consulted. cabinto for with oil! This is two-fold robbeable motion that could be thought of in so un- Sometimes they have their own superiors in him fill the —men who But It is ry. justas well: they only go there sailor, house of "Forecastle." have the a We cheerless " inviting place. read ofmany castles, and the nearest resem- would be above the meanness of subjecting to sleep." No wonder! Who would wish to blance we can find to the one just mentioned even them to such degradation. Let them do any thing else tkertl And it would be is Bunyas's castle of "Giant Despair."— respect these, if the common principles of hu- hard enough for you or me to do that! But would they not go there for other purposes, Indeed it is much smaller than the pilgrim's manity will not move them to regard the were there the least attraction or comfort prison, and perhaps darktr. At all events common sailor, and for the sake of a worthy there in any thing else ? What does it arcomfort, the the health and class more study the old tyrant has shut up many an unfortunate pilgrim there. Indeed it hardly admits the morals of all. Make henceforth forecas- gue for a man's home that he repairs thither of a conjecture but that the grisly " giant" tles more suitable to the beings who are to only for sleep < And what does it say for the disappointed in that instance of his victims, tenant them. It is hardly possible, and still wisdom or goodness of that parent or guarwent to ua, like many a despairing man be- more improbable, that the occupants of such dian, or master, whs, with ability to the cona home for his dependents fore and since his day. Ana who can doubt a place will feel or act with as much manli- trary, provides where he took up his abode ? No one who ness and propriety as if better housed and whose sole attraction, or hard necessity, is has had the curiosity to look down the bows better lodged. If their magnanimity do not the time passed there in unconsciousness of of a ship, or the courage to venture within resent it, their degradation* seiU degrade their unworthy shelter ? What wonder there that gloomy " castle." Few landsmen I pre- them. But we are told " They get used to is so little taste for reading—such a taste sume, have made out to get down there, and it!" Yes; and that is the worst of it. There cannot with comfort be indulged. And where again, but have blessed their better would be more hope of this class of men if it exists there seems a necessity that it befor trash—there is no retirement, no suitable t shore, however humble, and pitied they yielded less readily to their circumstanthose who from preference or necessity em- ces. There would then be less fear that place for reflection or deep thought. Readbodied there a roving, a disappointed, an in- their abuses would be perpetuated. It is ing that requires but little reflection, or that is dignant, or contented spirit. Sympathy goes among the worst of all effects of any wrong, of an astounding or exciting character is all out unbidden for the decieved sailor who to that it habituates and reconciles the injured that the accommodations of foremast hands his chagrin finds himself in such unwhole- to that wrong. Still more hopeless is the will ordinarily admit of. Hence, too, may some and degrading quarters—while we pity poor victim who is brought down to content- ordinarily be traced the careless and loungthe man whose ungovernable restlessness, or edness, and actual preference of wrong to ing habits so characteristic of sailors. Did insatiable love of gain, or ambition of ad- right. " Used to it!"—and so a man might they enjoy a light and roomy cabin, they vance to favor and office, makes him at home get used to slavery till he preferred bondage might often be tempted below to inform thenand contented even for one voyage in the fore- to freedom. Habit makes even excruciating minds. But storms and cold and fatigue alone there. It is too dark to read at castle of an ordinary whaleship. And we pain more and more tolerable. Oft repeated drive them should despair of elevating a man who could scourging scarifies the sufferer to a tough- midday, and if at night, a smoky lamp scarce so servilely put [his neck to the degradation ness proof against ordinary stripes. Long flickers its doubtful light upon their cheerless as to feel no indignance at the insult, or feel confinement will make a man's cell his home berths. The impossibility creates indifferhappy there. His berth, and in most cases, •yen preferable to the freedom and fair fields ence, the prolific source of mental poverty But " We ' turned in' once, the discipline to which he is subjected, and of his boyish sports. Who does not feel that and imbecility. often the gross deception practised upon him these effects are the clearest exhibition of it is their turn now!" And did you like it? at the outset—all together, and even sepa- the dreadful nature of their several causes? Is it not rather a recollection of past imprisrately, make us wonder that a foremast hand And who would plead, that men get used to onment that moves a retaliating spirit within ever ventures a second time to sea. In all slavery, to scourging, to pain, and to impris- you, and, by a singular misdirection, aventhese respects, and especially those of gov- onment, as an extenuation of the injury, or ges itself upon your successors? An unenernment and accommodations there is too lit- as a shield from deserved reproach ? Again viable disposition, surely, that can wish for tle regard paid to the sailor as a human be- the little, whining voice of self-interest tells others the misfortunes or abuses that fell to ing. And perhaps the two are wisely and us, " JYo more room can be afforded for een- your own lot: the best proof of the dreadful inseparably connected together. The suffer- lors!" True, while avarice occupies so large effects of such degradation upon the intellect ance ofone without the other would, perhaps, a place in the hearts of ship owners. True, and heart. The plea is worse than childish, make its endurance less tolerable, or the ban- while the cupidity of man swallows up every. its weakness and inconsistency proving the but the wreck of a man, possessed ishment of the one would speedily draw after setter feeling of his heart, and an undue author of a shattered judgment and a perverse sears his only rich, be Minds his mind and evil. haste to it its associate Certain it is they have a common origin. They should share a com- conscience alike to the claims of humanity heart. He is probably the contempt and of his crew, discovering the fact that mon fate. and the demands of justice. Even then, if 1dread forecastle room the may be the worst of all schools it, there cent be more for now deprecate lies policy prompts The fault ofthe evil we up officers and masters. Some far back Much as masters and officers, masters and officers. And if prospects of! for training have to answer for, we win, for the most part, •sin were move flattering, there could be having felt the yoke, may righteously deterexonerate them here. We will take the dis- "more room" for bone and oil, and few, if mine to lighten, if not altogether remove the comforts, the injured bodies, the hardened possible, for the sailor. It is more profitable burden; some, and perhaps most, have borne Jack ! ' �F R I E N D . 108 THE yoked, tad the place of 3d Assistant Engiit only to know how to impose its weight upon] Extracts from late American other*. Such have profited ill by past trials. neer offered him, which he has not yet acPapers. Severer tests may separate theirdross: there cepted.—[N. London Advocate. Naval.—Foster F. Rhodes, Esq., late U. is more reason to fear they would consume The United States Government has purS. Naval Constructor, who died at the Penboth good and bad together. chased of Wm. W. Goddard, Esq., the new sacola 7th was years Yard, nit., nine Navy But " It will do them good; it will inure of 660 tons, for in Constantinople, as Chief Naval Construc- and beautiful ship Crusader, them to hardship*!" Thank you! You have tor paper. about —[Boston $45,000. the Ottoman Porte, and while there, yielded the point! You could not have builtoftwenty-six sail, which vessels bear the Loss or U. S. Smf Boston.—By the arrimeant thus to own yourself a hard master. [ (as he did) of being second to val at Norfolk of schooner Volant, Captain And you are so benevolent in the exercise of reputation, none in the world. He built the famous Mathias from Ragged Isabel, we are in posyour severity. Really, you are doing them a Turkish frigate, carrying 74 session ofthe following particulars of the loss a kindness to crowd and degrade them. It is " Mesradia," for their good, and the more you contract forty-two pounders, (a heavier weight of of the Boston, bound to the Gulf of Mexico. or ships of the line She left New York on the Bth of Nov., and their quarters, and the further into the dark metal than three-deckers, He also built the Jamestown, U. S. had very pleasant weather until the morning carry.) you compel them to give themselves' up to of war, carrying 22 guns, which has of the 15th, when, during a heavy black indolence or rest, the more useful and hu- sloop mane your course! Admirable logic! and proved herself the fastest in our navy. He squall, accompanied by thick rain, and going a man of strong com- then at the rate of nine knots' an hour, she as wonderful philanthropy! Few could be was a good Christian, sense, and one of the best Naval Con- struck on an outer reef on the northern part mon of the guilty one—though many perpetrate structors in the world. of the island of Eleuthera, (one of the Bathe latter. hamas), and drove up within fifty yards of They are more easily governed if made The following appointments have been the broadside on. Immediately cut tku* to feel their inferior rank!" True, if made by the President with the advice and •wayshore, thh masts, and threw overboard shot. they are in training for the mines of Siberia, consent of the Senate:— When daylight appeared, it brought clear or the galley of the Turk. If kept there, Lieuts. in the navy.—Henry P. Robinson, weather. the squall, the quarter with the iron heel of oppression upon them, Isaac N. Brown, R. Delancy Izard, Napo- boat was During and swamped. All the swept away, they will, ere long, sink to the level of their leon Collins, and John L. Worden. officers and crew succeeded in reaching the titled superior. Lower they could hardly Surgeon in the navy.—Robert W. Woodshore in safety, where they have been living reach. But enough. We have kept our worth. in tents for two weeks, when the Volant toes readers too long in the forecastle. But the Assistant Surgeons.—Randolph Mason of off two officers, and ten men, whom she has sailor has been there longer, and I fear will Virginia, and Joshua Huntington. to Norfolk. The officers are passed brought not soon get out. We are sorry for those Pursers.—Edward D. Reynolds, of Illi- midshipmen G. W. Temple, and midshsflH| there who respect themselves, but we sigh nois, and Levi D. Slamm, of New York. J. B. Smith. The remainder of the officers most over the sick who inhale the nausea, in the U. S. Navy.—Since the and crew were left on the island and expectDeaths and look sadly out upon the cheerlessness of session of Congress, December, 1846, ed to sail in few days, for Nassau, N. P., from their gloomy home. But bad as it is, there last the deaths have occurred in the whence they will take passage for Norfolk. following is encouragement in the fact that the sailor's They had already sent two schooners loaded home is larger and bettor than it once was. with stores, etc., to Nassau, and expected to Crane, Renshaw, Commodores.—Elliott, that he find room and We will hope will yet and ship the balance by the vessel that was to Nicholson. comfort, and the light and the air of heaven, carry them to that place. Commanders.—Jones and Wetmore. a kind master and true happiness upon his The Boston now lies high and dry, and Lieutenants.—Todd, Keith, Henry, Gra- I ' ham, Bache, (drowned) Beverly, and Morris, bilged within fifty yards of the shore, stripped of every thing except the guns and wa(fell at Tobasco.) ter tanks, which it was impossible to get out. Honor be to all honest conditions of Surgeon.—Hassler. ExrLoaiNG ExrEoiTiow.—A memorial hes human hfe, and to that of honest poverty Assistant Surgeon,—Barton. among the rest. Let the poor only turn their Pursers.—Rice, Spencer, Breese, and been presented to Congress, signed by a large number of officers who accompanied the exmisfortunes to the improvement ofthemselves; Waldron. Passed Midshipman.—Jameson. ploring expedition, praying that n committee let them not presume to think that suffering authorizes them to commit crimes or to Midshipmen.—Bartlett, Chenoweth, Pils- may be appointed to investigate certain grave charges which are brought against them in foster hatred; and they cannot be wholly unthe aautivs ef that expedition which has Masters.—Catalano and Dowe. happy. Never, however, under any circumGunners.—Barr and Bright. been published under the authority of Constances, ought we to be severe in our judggress. Appended to the memorial is an exCarpenter.—Morrison. ment of them. Have deep compassion upon Sailmaker.—Reed. tended statement of the particular points in the reallypoor, although they are often goadChief Engineer.— ; Hebard. the narrative which ate specially referred to ed by suffering and impatience even to rage. Chief Naval ConssMictor.—Humphrey. Consider how hard a thing it is to suffer exNaval bxami*ation —The following young Naval Constructor.—Rhodes. treme want on the high war or in the hovel, men have passed the examination required, while within a few steps of the wretched man There are numerous resignations. Two and been admitted into the navy, as acting beholds his fellow-creatures, splendidly ar- Lieutenants, one Assistant Surgeon, one midshipmen, since the 10th of October: Beverly Kennon, Inda.. Edwin 0. Carnes, rayed and daintily fed, pass by him. For- Purser, one Passed Midshipman, two Masgive him if he have the weakness to regard tors, two Master's Mates, one Teacher of Ohio, James Bredon, Perm., F. W. you with malice, and relieve his wants, be- languages, one Gunner, and one Sailmaker, son, Mass., J. P. Foster. Term., A. J. Delhave resigned. las, Perm., Augustus Dodge, Ind., Jag cause he is a man.—[Coleridge. Among the rhsmiianions, we notice Mr. Na- ters, Mich., K/Tt, Breese, KIP C Jnjy,It is common to men to err; but it is only vy Agent Isaac H. Wright, of Boston, by son, Me., O. P. Allen, <>.. Chas. L. a fool who perseveres in his error; a wise withdrawal of nomination, June 20, 1640.— do., Lewis C 'Sawyer, do., John D. Ranev man alters his opinion, a fool never. Chief Engineer Moss had his commission re>| . �110 THE FRIEND. THE HONOLULU, JULY 29, 1847. An officer of the U. S.—,thus writes us from Monterey;— " I rejoice to learn through the Friend,' that the cause of Temperance is advancing,with you, and that you have the co-operation of asm* of fjnw most worthy citizens., I read with much pleasure tie address of Mr. Marshall, and with such assistance, the cause must prosper.' The FRIEND. twelve letters at moat, ami the Portsmouth to-day Boston Market, January SO. ten orMazatlan. from of Winter and sperm bleached Sales I have taken what I write you from a public document 1 10 a 1 15 in the possession of Mr. T. O. I.srkin, so that 1 thiak unbleached, there ia no doubt of ita truth. 08 a 08 1 Do. Spring and Fall, 1 Do. Crude Sperm, 98 a 1 00 Society Islands. —By the schooner 8. 8.," former" down to June 60 a 56 ly Mary," intelligence has been received Do. Whale refined, " The new Governor had arrived, and the 40 a 42 28th. Do. do. crude, former one 35 a 40 had left forFrance. The Queen and Governor were goDo. Whalebone, visit to ing round the Island of and see all the Tahiti, 9a 9 Do. California hides, people. All was quiet. A very important question bat! bbl. Provisions. been decided between the English and French GovernBeef—Extra Mess, 810 50 a 11 00 ments respecting the leeward {stands, viz;—Huahine, Bn10 00 a 10 50 ratiora, and Raiatea. These wete declared independent Do. Mess, the French Protectorate; —hence the demonstration Fork—Clear, 19 00 a 13 50 of of hostilities at HuahTne some 18 months since was altoDo. Mess, 11 50 a 19 00 gether premature. Kacjilsland.it ia reported, will have flag. It was reported that the English vessels Domestics.—The demnad continued good for aofseparate war, Grampus and Calypso, and French Corvette Ari all descriptions, and prices high. on would aail July I, for the leeward Islands, to hoist and prospect is a sad one hers to all the friends of Temperance. Orog-shons are springing up in all directions, and 'Jack's' path is literally beset with these stumbling blocks. I fear it will be some time ere public opinion" the CALiroaxiA.—By the arrival of the Com. Shubrick, recognize their respective flags. It was reported ihst Will rid the country of auch nuisances.'' Huahine flag would he a red atripe between two white; the Californian" The we have received and Star." red white that j and that of Raiatea, two and three of Grog-shops nuisances,—were there ever greater? California* has been enlarged and removed from Monte- Borahara, three red and two white. The Grampus was to leave to reexpected Valparaiso, Calypso for and the rey to San Francisco. From these papers and private turn to Pnplete. Foreign Intelligence. correspondence, we learn the following .—Commodore Statis.—By the Eveline we have received a few days since with a parDIED. to the last of Later January. intelligence Stockton left San Francisco, I papers 10thnit., TliomaiBreeae, Eaq., Pnreer, 11. H. te some 30 men for the United States, over the Rocky Iv Cambridge, of er hat been received. The war apirit wat raging, N. In early life he wan attached to the personal staff of < oin. Mountains. Commodore Biddle leaves in a few days lor Perry, waa in the combat of Lake Erie, and aaaiated In firing igh there wat a powerful opposition. Volunteer the Columbus, via Cape Horn, when the last gun discharged on board theLawrence. inies were in the progress of formation. In Mas- the United States, in At New York Commodore JohnNlcboleon, of theU. 8. N.. aged ad. He died of apoplexy. Commodore Shubrick becomes commander-in-chief. let ts four companies had boon raited; one wat comThe Californian of Jane 12th, reports almost the entire aj by Captain Wright,recently of brig Somen," PASSENGERS. TJ. S. squadron at Monterey. For two months not a vesVera and Cruz, f Pin Brio Eveline from Boston—Re». JohnGeddle, lady formerly Assistant Surgeon on at San Francisco. Gen. Kearsel of war bad been «een and children, two Mr. lanac A. Archibald and lady, Mttaionthe sloop # war Boston, which visited tbit port in, arie* for Navigator Island*; Mrs. C. A. Goodwin, Captain., 1843. A ton ofDaniel Webster commandsanother, ney had left for the U. S. Considerable unpleasant, as lady f Meaara. Hiram Clark and P. Bebaatfan Jewett, iupcreziated respecting the future ap- cargocs. qoently Captain Wright was appointed Lieuteuant well aa pleasant feeling Pee Bchoonh "8. S.. w r«o* Tahiti—Mr. A. McGuire, as Governor. Public meet- wHtj of Col. Fremont pointment and 3 children, und Mr*. J. Steven*. el of the Massachusetts Regiment for Mtiiest The ings had been bald. Col. Fremont ia reported to have Caleb Cashing, formerly Minister to China, was left for the TJ. S. with General Kearney. MARINE INTELLIGENCE. i Colonel. The demand for American produce in the Star" of May 39, we copy the following a bad made freights high and trade good. The PORT OF HONOLULU. respecting Mexican affairs :— log statement will show that great quantities of NOTICE TO WHALERS. stuffs were exported last year, MoNTiniv, May 24th, 1847. Honolulu is a free port to Whalers of all •oar or Breadstuffs.—More than 4,000,000 bushrious news has been received by the sloop of war nations, the only charges being $2 for buoys grain ware exported from New Yore: city last year nnuth, which vessel anchored in this harbor about and $1 for clearance—tonnage dnee and piri#n countries, besides 1,193428 bblt. flour, equal urs ago. I thought I would write a line giving you lotage aveing abolished by the law of I6th 00,000 bushels more, making a total of nink milI believe to be a fair account of the matter. or its equivalent, from a single port. It ttrtaaLs, i. Taylor was posted at Saltillo with 7000 men, Jane, 1847. he rata of 2»,000 bushels in a day, the year round, waa Luis with 18,000. at San ARRIVED. Santa Ana Potosi July 18.—Am. brie Eveline. Goodwin, Newburyport, 167 Taylor feeling it unsafe to risk a general engage- day,. off Cspe Horn} in Ist. 13, man, woman and child in the nation.—[Host. Rec. marched as tTioutjh he would do so, hut left in a cer- long. Experienced severs weather 120 W , Pacific, took a heavy gale from B. W., sod lay tas or gorge in the mountains, his artillery of 20 w much better to feed the atarving nations of Euto 24 houra. >ieces and placed them so that they had complete it.— Hr. bark Helens, Thornton, (Tom Valparaiso, vis Coast han to convert the grain into whiskey and gin, to ami of the pass, of Mexico, SO daye. Raports Ibe Coast cloetly blockaded by drunk, the nations of the earth the 22d of February, (ominous day I) Santa Anna ths American aquadrou; had no communication from theshore. iced to meet Taylor, and that old fox retreated to his As American brig, with a cargo on English account, hsd been ilon papers for November, December and January inder a galling and destructive fire from Santa Ana, seised is attempting lo run ibe blockade. Left st Vslssrtstti, ia full and minute accounts of the lots of the hi the 22d and 83d pressed hard upon Taylor's rear, in April, s hsrk purchased* by Cspt. Kelly, snd the Danith thip oi'JJenraark, both loading for thisport. •r Atlantic. The loss of no vessel tinea the burng him up terribly; on the 24th Gen. Taylor gained King 23—Hawaiian schr. B. 8 , Mohrsn, S3 dsyt Iron Tahiti. its, closely pttratied by the Mexicans, aud then or Left at thst port, H. the B. M.% ahipt Orsmpu, snd Cnltpto, and Lexington, seems to have much excited the to I ; the army to lie flat upon the ground, he opened his an English uiercbsnl vessel from Sydney. Volumes i England people. tv upon Santa Ana and bis now closely pressed and 25th,—Ilsw'n schr. Com. Shubrick, Yon Meter, Monterey 1 not contain the published matter upon the subject. act army, mowing them down a* grass. SOOD were MEMORANDAmj.ii. end of trie Mexicans, and about ooou scattered, the sgret that our limits will not allow a more extend* ning fled with Santa Ana back to San Luis Potoai. 17 The low-decked brtgSmtlh Tuttle, Sylvester, tailed from Columbia Nov. Stta. She had Rrver, Newburyport iblicauoa of particulars. There were many incifor the loat 2000 men killed in his retreat, to says Taylor account. not srrived st the river, June IS, when the Modesie left, which lexican connected with the melancholy affair of moat thrilgive her 204 daya our. She was a fast taller snd hea.il> would "ore the Portsmouth left Mazatlan, the town was il- sparred. interest. No oaa can read these accounts witboat lated on account of despatches received from Santa |_r The U. 8. B. Saratoga, bound for California, reported by [ moat solemnly impressed with the inestimable valstating that he had cut Taylor all (o pieces, and that us some time since u hating srrived st Valparaiso, after a it retreating before him ; hut f presume the candles passage of some 90 days from Kio, arrived at Norfolk kttt Dec, 'the Christian's hope. It wat in the hour of peri) In distress Welearn that the ksrriiOt yet burned out before the newt of'the 24th fol- having put back to Rio fben human strength waa uaavailing, thai the Itrwhich the Sarstogs was exposed in her eaeesvuit to I that of the S2d and 23d, placing matters in a far Cape Horn, were twful and tremendous, beyond sny incken paaaeogert gathered around the Rev. Dr. eat light, at which there seemed to be an end of re* of the kind that had ever been experienced by the oldest ig at Mazatlan. teamen on board, sad It Is almost miraculous thst the ship itrong, and listened to hit words, notksowiog bat a. Scott had marched oa to and taken the city of weathered them with the lots the sustained in having all her cry uexl wave might consign them all to a watery Cruz, what* he had potted himaelf, intending to talk (new) split Into rlbbom. She shipped a ses which look t the castle of Saa Juan da Ulloa. The fleet wart off el bar quarter boats, damaged hat span and started her under Commodore Wsrrington, who deck end stem frame. The Saratoga left the Cape on the stli iorstrengthened ro new missionaries, Messrs Cochrain end Kinney, was to reinforce Commodore Conner with the and arrived on the Stth October, st Rio, whence the tailed for this port on the 6th November. ship oi the line, and several other sloops of war. beta apaiated by the American Board to urn SandYasnss EsTssraixs.—The schoonerIndiana, ofonly eajhtransport ship was loat with troops for Get. Scott, at ty-tsreta ton. ttraada. burthen, cleared at theCustom House on Satur aa Bar, and every soul perished, said to be 500 ia day forenoon, (Baalan, Jan. 18,) let a trading voyaft ■ extract the following prices current from the Bos"• l»« Tbhfs about all the newt by the rvrtatnwatfc and west coast of Centssl America, (California.) Among other srtlas:The latter arrived yesterday from Panama, with " Itsd Im " " " " — > eto , . �F R I E X D. 1 THE FOR SALE. Wailuka, Island of Maui, on the 26th August, at 10 o'clock, A. M., will be told at AT public auction, all the remains of the late Sugar Establishment at that place, contitting of Iron Rollers, Earthen Jars, and Wooden Boxes for drying sugar, Iron Pott, Fire Brick, Tools, House Timber, and many other articles. Inquire of Terms cath. H. SWINTON, Auctioneer. July 2*. «t. WILLIAMS for sale the following list ofMerchandise remaining from the cargo of akip STEPHEN H. JUST PURLISHEDI SUGAR HILL Antiquities, Mythol- OFFERS HISTORY LANDS, embracing Legends, Discovery by Europeans OF THE HAWAIIAN IS- their in the sixogy, teenth century, re-discovery by Cook, with their Civil, Religious and Political History from the ear liest traditionary period to the present time. By JAMES JACKSON JARVES. Third Edition.— For sale at this Office. Price, §1,00 in paper, 01,25 in sheep. from Boaton: " Montreal," 6 cases two blue Merrimack prints, 1 do blue cottons, 48 packt Bniisgin's tail oloth, 1 bale heavy Raven't duck, 5 do. common do., 1 bale Flema for pantaloons, 1 bale Russia diaper, 170 do. tewing twine, 29 bales new Russia oaknm. 1 caae of brushes asst., 800 do tole leather aaa't., 75 barrels Haxall floor superior, 10 do. Hope Mills, 6000 do Canadian Rice sap., 75 barrels mess beef, T5 do. prima pork, 70 whole and 70 half boxes brown toap, 40 casks Sicily Maderia wine, 40 baskets champagne, 24 cases claret, 14 do. muscat, 12 do. olive oil, 3 platform scales, 1,000, 1,200 and 1,700 lbs., 1 case sheet iron bake pans, IS crataa crockery, 90 boxes asa't. window glass, 12 cant linseed oil. 800 lbs. window weights, 48 grace tea spoons, 200 pieces paper hangings, An assortment of stationery, Painta, hardware, and groceries. ju 'y* tf. ALSO A few copies of the second edition, with Steel En gravinga and Maps. Price, $1,50. present term of the Co-partnership of Scenes and Scenery in the Sandwich Islands, Steel the subscribers being about to expire by limita- Engravings, handaomely hound in cloth. Price, m2»tf. tion, all persons having demands against the firm 81,60. are requested to present the tamo for settlement, PURLISHED. JUST and those indebted are raquetted to call and settle L. D. OTIS, A MNEMONICAL AND before the Slat August next, on which day the firm STATISTICAL CHART of the Hawaiian Islwill be diaaolved. C. BREWER & CO. tf. ands, United Statea and Great Britain. julyl7, IO" Tbia chart embraces much valuable informNOTICE. ation, besides presenting the elementary principles subscriber being about to leave for of the Science of Mnemonics. tho United States, request? all persons having Price 50 cants in sheet form, and SI when mountany claims against him to present the same for set- ed. tf—July 16 tlement. JAS. F. B. MARSHALL. CROCKERY A julyl7. tf. f CO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE BY THE ,� V FOR ST. FRANCISCO. rti "5j •JHbßC THE fast sailing coppered Brig <• EVELINA." Goodwin Matter, sails on Friday, tho 30lh, for San Franciaco. For passage only, apply to the Matter on board, or to july24. a TO S. H. let! WILLIAMS. A ROOM in the premises occupied by the undersigned ; it it fitted up with counter and thelvta for a retail store, and hat a bed-room attached, alto a room underneath for storage. ApO. RHODES & CO. ply to tf. july24. ~' PIANO FORTE. nrggghssM A Boston made PIANO FORTE JUST JUST GLASSWAsfJ, &CO., Plates, assorted sizes, Ewers and Basins, Cups and Saucers, Foot Baths, Slop Jars, Covered Dishes, Brush and Soap Trays, Do. Pitchers, Tumblers in Casks, Decanters, Hanging and Stand Lamps, Shade do., tf. my 29. Gents.Lisle Gloves, NEW GOODS. per ship "Montreal,"* 'an consisting part JUST received Nappies invoice of GOODS of in Crates and Soup Plates, Window Glass, Cases blue Prints, blue Drills and Denims, Cases Satin Jeans and Orleans Fancies, Bales Brown Drill, SO and 40 inches wide, Shirtings, Sheet'lron, Potty, Glue, &c C. BREWER & CO. | my22 tf. A (HAIRS. Qf, DOZEN Chairs for sale by C\) R. VIDA & VONPFISTER. __?'•._ jtily 24. FLOUR. A LOT of superior Chile Flour, just receiv- ** ed and for aale by R. YIDA juaU tf. & VONPFISTER. CANVAS. CANVAS—IOO bolts, No. 1 JOSEPH WRITCH, Blacksmith. Ladies' bleached ana unbleached Hose, Children's Bleached and Mixed do., Gilt Buttons, Colored Agate do., Pencil Leads, Raxor Strops, Wafers, Hooks and Evas, Linen Thread, Playing Cards, &c, Sic. my« 9tf. EVERETT t CO. ON ON Honolulu. June B.—3t : and for tale by the subscribers 15 Cases Prints, assorted patterns, Balxarines, Lawns, 10 h 4 Linen Sheeting, 4x4 fine Linen. Marseilles Quilts, 10, 11 and 12 m 4, Damask Table Cloths, 8, 12and 18 m 4, Napkins, Bleached and Brown Sheetings, Brown Drillings, Denims, Cameroon*, Methuan Duck, dp. Tickw " Sheetings, 5 Doxen Ladies' Kid Gloves, Open work Laoe do, received, and for sale by EVERETT nearly new. of superior tone and finish. LOST. 11*1 Iv been but a year in use, and will be the 7th inst., a Certificate of Naturalisold low. Apply to and zation, "Pass," from H. B. M.'s Consul JAS. F. B. MARSHALL. juris tf. General belonging to the subscriber. The finder, by one or both will be suitsbly rewarded. restoring COD FISH. FEW Barrels just received, and for sale by the barrel/or at retail, by B. VIDA & VONPFISTER. julyl4St. DRY GOODS. received per Montreal, from Boston, PICKLES, SAUCES, tec. hand, and for sale at wholesale and re- tall by the subscribers, 10 doxen superior Pickles, assorted, Reading's, John Bull's, Lewis's, and other Sauces, Superior Pimento, Ground Ginger, Sweat Oil, Raaberry Syrup, CurriePowder, Capers, Re. R. YIDA & VONPFISTER. junl2 tf. PER of I1 SUNDRIES. "MONTREAL," 16 cases' 4m4 indigo blue Sbeetting, 4 cases twilled ttripe Shirts. 2 caeee SheathingCopper, 11 bbla. long nine Cigars, "MONTREAL," an assortment Counter jtndPlatform Scales, of superior quality, for sale by C. BREWER & CO. to weigh frofn 84 to 2000 lbs., for sale by my2l. tf. "»y» tf. c. BREWER fc CO. SCALES. PER LEATHER. | (V)f) RICE. kASIDES Sole and Rigging Leather, far Lbs. best quality American Rice, yUtala by EVERETT & CO. jnnl2 tf. I jnns R. VIDA fc VONPFISTER. tf. CORDAGE. JUST received, by late arrivals, and for CHRONOMETER. sale by the subscribers Superior English Chronometer, French's Coils Shrouding, SO do. Hemp, assorted sites. Manufacture, in perfect order; for aale low by 8Coils Spunyaro, to 6, for aale by Houeeline, Marline, janlttf WALDO CO. fc a. YIDA k. VONPFISTER. Deep Sea Lines, 25 coils Manila Cordage. junUtf. EVERETT fc CO. juns tf. CRACKERS. DENIMS I Water, two cases TINS Cold Butter and CANDLES. superior heavy Sugar | BALES and fjA 11| OKBOXES superior Sperm Candles, for 1W Crackera, just received, and for sale by 1 \J Denims, for aale by myMtf WAi.DOfcCO. WALDO fc CO. < mytatf. myi»tf. v ALDO R CO. Y. SPERM CANDLES. CANVAS. APPLES. -RIED for sale No to CANVAS, by 1 5; 70 bolts Sperm Candles, Ofi BOXES for sate by SUPERIOR Article, for sale by OU , E. VIDA It YONPFlsTata. tf. nyt2 tfWALDO fc CO. jartt. j-alttf WALDO (tdl. ENGLISH A ENGLISH ' . A : �112 THE >I MOO SEWARD. it has come to the knowledge WHBRBAS, ofH. H.M.s Government, that of baa existed aad sti a secret Lodge FRIEND. CAVEAT. THE B. H. BOARDMAN, aaaatct, an& Chconomcto: JwUfetr, public attention is called to the fol- lowing facts : HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., orraas aoa sals an AssotTMtWT or valuable Clocks, Watches, Jewelry and Fancy Goods, or Society rogues 11exists at Ho- let. That on the 24th of November, A. D. 1841, nolulu, banded together by aa oath of fidelity under the King and Premier of the Hawaiian Islands, a desperate leader, (laid to be abont forty-five yean of age, aad etvca a man-of-war's man) and wboae objeot ia to gat possession by atratageaa of His Mayacht, Kamehameha IU.. or some other faat ig vassal, to cruise it these seas for purposes not yet ditelated, bat beHsved to be aarattaal, and whose presence ia this kingdom ia dangorons to par- a's signed a contract, without any proper or consideration, by which Peter A. Brinsmade, William Hooper,or their aasignt, were allowed to locate unimproved and unoccupied lande for certain purpoets, until the 24th November, 1842, which right of location, waa, on tha 18th September, 1842, ex- Sextant and Quadrant Glttses silvered and adjusted. Chronometers repaired and accurate rates given. Particular attention paid to watch repairing. O. BREW EH fc 00, tended without further consideration to the 24th of (SrOural eotntniflsion jtterchantfl, sons and property, the above Reward ofFiva Hit- November, 1845. HONOLULU, OAHU, 2d. That when there vet remained two years and dxid Dclhii, will be paid from Hit Majesty's Chaxi.cs Bbzwbb, } who will gtve to or months of the term for such any persons location, six said BrinsJ. P. B. Masshall.S Exchequer, person Hawaiian Islands. and con- made, Ladd and Hoopoe, by their duly empowered KSANCIS JoHKSON. ) information that will tend to the detection viction of the whole or part of said Secret Lodge or Attorney, P. A Brinsmade, sold and transferred all Wawtbo —Government or Whaler's Bills on the United their rights under said contract to the Belgian ComStatet, England or France, for which money will Society. be advanced oa the most favorable terms. It it aatiisved that thay have in their possession a of Colonization, and by a contract executed at Bany new esfSM head, aad a atom board to aupply the Iruesels, en the 17th of May, A. D. 1843, with that ice of the orown on the atom of the KaasehaaMBYBRBTT fc 00, Company, divested themselves of the right ta lolll. Thay have also sett of false papers aad cate and enjoy such lands. Auction fUtrcljantu, Bd. That the Belgian Company not having locatflaga to bo need aa required. One sot ia Mexican. P E They designed to take tho Kamehameha HI., by ed or demanded tha right of locating such lands, H. I. j"vm.' HONOLULU, OAHU, J taking passage in bar foe Maui, with their arms con- from tho 17th of May, 1848, to the 24th of Novemon Money advanced favorable terms for Bills of to the crew on JV overpower cealed in their chests, and ber, 1845, the time for suoh location has completely on ths United Statet, England and France. tho nttssgfi and pot them athore on Lanai. Theao 1slaptod, and tho said two contracts have become Exchange particulara may aid ia their detection, and pot all votd byjfcsjr own terms. WALDO A 00, 4th. That said contract of 1841, in accordance persons on their guard against their attempts. niALßta in Howqlulp Hotrss, May 1,1847. tf «; with the established custom of those Islands, hav- Ship Chandlery aad General Merchandise, made one in ing duplicate, been left the in being MAUI AND OAHU, GEORGE RISE I.V, of each party thereto, and each duplicate O. Waldo, } AND GENERAL hand* K. S. BiNtoN, V of an English and Hawaiian version, Hawaiian Islands. coeftting ossasssfssM BUTCHER MEAT SALESMAN, begs leave moat duly signed and sealed, it has come to the knowledge A. Lanolois. ) respectfully to inform tea residents of the undersigned, that Ladd & Co., notwithstandÜbaastenntßa of Honolulu and shipmasters general- ing they have sold and delivered the English version A. P. EVERETT, t he has taken tho stand owned hv Mr. of said contract to the Belgian Company of Coloniand lately occupied by Messrs. ■Shimon sation, have lately assigned the Hawaiian veision i, HONOLULU, OAHU, H. I. fc Co., where ha is determined to sell none but the of said contractto other parties for purposes un(Ogee at the Coneting Room ofEverett ot Co.) meat, of and trutu that by cleanliness and known to said King and Government. bast strict attention to bit business he may merit a share Therefore, know all men, that in case any person 8. X. WXX.X,XABKO, of public patronage. or persons shall hereafterpreload to claim or asesrt G. R. trusts nothing shall be wanting on hit part any right under either of those void contracts by tSfeneval (KommlsaCon JWertljant, to give tatiafaction to those whom ha may hare the reason of purchase, transfer or assignment, such HONOLULU, OAHU, H. I. honor to serve. person or persons will meet the just and legal oppoN. B. Ox Tongues aad Corned Beef eared in a sition of the Hawaiian Government. CORNELIUS HOTER, PBALBB IN pjyM ly. tuparior manner. And be it further known to all men, that whoever REUGLAR PACKET FOR LAHAIEA. shtll purchase said contracts, will purchase them at General Merchandise dt Hawaiian Produce HAWAII. THE Clipper Schooner KAME- hie or their own peril, and be deemed to have pur- Whaleahipt suppliedHILO, with Recruits oa favorable terms, ia HAMEHA 111., Captain Awtowia, chased a nullity. for Bills or Goods exchange adapted to the market. having fine accommodations, will ran Done by order ofatthe King and Government of the the of Finance, in Department Islands, Hawaiian regularly betwsen this port and LahaiHawaiian Islands, this 21st day of t when required on Hot Majesty's service Honolulu, Oahu, Hor days of departure from Honolulu, as near as May, 1847. G. P. JUDD, can be calculated upon, will be Monday, at 6, P.M.; A Hfini-Tlonthly Minister of Finance and Attorney for tha King's* from Lahaint, on Thursday evenings. She will carmy 22 ly^» Devoted to Temperance, Seamen, Marine ry mnila and take freight and passengers, bat will Government. aad General Intelligence. pot bo accountable for damage sustained by freight. ~~' RREAD BAKERTt ly to Captain on board or to I. PIIKOI. Awn editid bt would inform undersigned the inhab- samuel rvsLimtD say all c. damon. seamen's chaplain. tf_ itants of Honolulu, that he has removed to the tiimi. SELECT SCHOOL. premises next to tha place formerly known aa Mr.Gra- One copy per annum, -.----.. 82,50 third term of the Select School will vier'a Hotel, and Mr. Vincent's lumber yard. He Two --..-,,. copies, 4,00 ">nmence on Monday, May 24th. Tuition par would likewise take this opportvnitv of returning , Three «' 5,00 thanka to his numerout customers for the liberal Pive quarter of 11 weeks. 7,00 •« ha has received aince commencing the For higher braachee, patronage 00 #10 --.---,. 10,00 Ten Common •' 8 00 above business; and would further inform them that 600 be can now supply them with fresh Bbbad, both V Beginners, ADVERTISEMENTS. Also a large quantity of H Incidental eipenset, IS morning and evening. Furnishing daakt, To American and Chilean flow for sale in quantities to One square, 2 insertions, S 1,60.aad 50 cents for every additionalinsertion. One half square ot lees, JAS. E. WILCOX. snit poseha sere. References Rev. Samuel p. Damon and J. B. None bat the beet flour in market will either be 2 insertions, 81,00 and 25 centt for every additional insertion. For yearly advertising, please Da riannas. myW tf. sold or baked at this estsblishment. apply to tho Publisher. •-•Terms credit given. cash.—No NOTICE, J. SOWPEN. sayltf Subscriptions aad donations for the Friend receivJAMES fc CO, ed at the Study of the Seaman's Chaplain, or by ths MOLASSES. SVGAS AND having opened their new Butcher Shop following Agents;—Mr. E. H. Boardmaa, Honolulu. on the new wharf opposite the Cussubscriber is constantly making, and Rev. Cochran Forbes, Labaina; Ray. Titus Coan, tom House, respectfully inform their has oa hand, a superior quality of molasses and Hilo; aad the American Missionaries tkroughoot the mar customers, that they will bo able brown sugar, for aale cheap for cash or approved Islands. tfwfhsly thorn with tho bast BEET the ialandt af- credit. Apply to WM. A. McLANK, or to CHARLES E. HITCHCOCK, PRINTER. my|2 ly, ford, at the utual pticet. *s*st*v»,ataai, 1846. J. T. OQWER7 K anil Commisßton I *as * BNL ■ULas THE FRIEND: Journal, * THE " " X —- THE "" ROBINSON THE ' " " " - ~- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1847) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1847.07.29 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847.07.29 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/aabd6344d5beec1a8bc3b7712684fc7a.pdf cae76aea36d0f12396bfef0627fdc11d PDF Text Text Vol. V] HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., JULY 16, 1847. 97 THE FRIEND. No.XIII. »n the use of good, is, in the fullest sense un- men, and elevate them socially and humanemanly and unjust. It is one of the lowest ly far above their present position. And we forms of selfishness. It is below the penuri- should be equally surprised, if masters purFat the Frwnd. ousness of the miser—his cupidity preys up- suing this course did not experience the of Seamen. on himself. The slave-holder is leas infatua- double blessing of those who bless others and Wants for experience has taugbt him what hu- find their own position and authority corrested, No. 111. manity had not prompted, that wholesome pondingly elevated. Seamen need better fore. food and enongh of kis wealth to him as But "it would add to the expenses of the I regret the necessity of this article;—but well as comfort and content to his slaves.— voyage." A trifle; and if much, it would the necessity exists. Poor food and short al- We would go the extent of delicacies rather be money well (expended, an investment with lowance have often added to the severity of than diminish from the goodness and sufficien- compound interest. Good food and enough the sailor's hardships. Often grossly de- dy of substantial, food. And a kind and prov- of it, with an occasional extra, or, at the opceived, ofteoer badly governed, not unfre- ident master would look well to his awn oni tion of a prudent master, a social hoard, quently overworked, he is, in many instan- occasions of extra toil, and order for them on would he a cheap .purchase of kind feeling ces, sparingly fed. Many a day of exces- their return from dangers and fatigue the best and contentment. Vastly Uss expensive is it Fourth sive and unremitted labor has dosed with repast the ship could afford, and we are not than musty bread or strong meat. only an ordinary supper. And bow many a sure but thewisest captain would even on oc- rate" is the dearest rate. Owners pay a heavy sailor has set down where he could to a dish casions of great or unexpected success, keepi duty on such trash in the shape of protracted his sharpened appetite alone enabled him to " thanksgiving" with his crew. And wheni voyages, consul's fees, and deserved curses. eat, and which two such allowances of whole- weeks and perhaps months have passed with- Such unfeeling men merit the thorny pillow some food would hardly have satisfied. How out raising" a whale, and disappointment they sometimes get, and the reverse of forcruel ! How insufferably mean ! And with and discontent are setting on the brow andI tune with which the God of the sea as well what indignant shame do we hear of owners soiling the worse feelings of the heart, ai as of the land not unfrequently visits them. and agents for the sake of a few dollars, sup- thoughtful man might with great pleasure to " Such food is good enough for man who plying their ships with second and third, and ihimself and best effects upon his men, thus fared much worse on shore! I will not atoven fourth rates of food ! " Good enough and with trilling expense, divert his mind and tempt to look down far enough to reach the for foremast hands," is the plain language! theirs from a common despondency, and per- dark source of such a plea. It is certainly of their cupidity; they would hardly throw it haps a common calamity. And what if in from the''pit." A mind capable of producto their dogs ! This is certainly a bitter \ordinary times the master and officers should ing it is too.small for mental dissection, or growth from the " root of all evil," and must remember that foremast bands have some we would exhibit its monstrosities. But it yield poisonous, if not deadly fruit—a moat feelings in common with their -own, that sub- defies the most potent magnifier, the stronguninviting dessert upon the tables of those |jection to sea discipline and sea fare has not est light throwing only an ill shaped blur upthus enabled to fare "sumptuously every obliterated all the social and better feelings i on the canvas of reflection. The father of of their hearts. And what if following their lies" never degraded the species more than day." And we cannot give just expression to our gentler and more generous impulses, they by making, man the author of such a sentiindignation at the base and impolitic conduct should even then sometimes treat their men ment, and never so disgraced himself or beof some masters, who, for gain, or to avoid to an extra dish. This they might do and at trayed his necessities, as when employing calling upon their owners, sell in our ports their own tables, too, and in perfect consist- such an agent to accomplish even his vile theirbest stores, and on the North West feed ency with their position and authority. Such purposes. It deserves no reply and shall their men with an inferior article and in a thing would do more than a thousand emp- have none. We despatch itback to its " own stinted measure. Some, to their credit be it ty words or quarter deck declamations, to place," dark, contracted, empty, foul place said, go to the same beef and pork barrels convince men ofthe sympathy, kindness and —the author's heart But what shall I do," (says smarter,) with their men, and eat the same bread upon attachment of their masters and officers for their Übles. The steward draws alike and them. I verily believe that such a course or I found my ship stored as it is. I was profrom the same containers for forecastle and something like it, would do much to soften visioned for so long a time. It must answer I The Seamen's Friend. . ' ■ ;i t ■ " " :■ i " '' " . cabin. A thousand oaths and envious glan- the feelings and allay the jealousies and ani- and it must last. To throw away my supces and angry word* are thus avoided. We mosities so common at sea. The objection plies, would ruin the voyage." Do ? Dofor would not insist on the cabin table being lim- that such treatment would be making too your men as,you would do for yourself The ited in variety to what would be good and much of sailors, and elevate themabove their displeasure of owners, nor the risk of your wholesome and sufficient for foremast hands, business, betrays two things; Ist, that if office, or jour '• la*)" would bring you down but every reasonable and generous man can true, they have been too lone the subjects of to such fare. There would be money enough see why the provisions for the latter should a short sighted and degrading policy, and and ports enough where to expend it should be of the beat quality and as healthful and therefore more urgently need habituation to you find your own table spread with the good in its kind as that of the former. Should a more generous and humane one ; and " cheap" viands. The insult you compel the owners or the masters and officers see fit 2nd, if not true, that the objector is either your men to bear, and perhaps blame them to supply the cabin with richer viands and a himself the guilty party, seeking extenuation for resenting, you would not bear for a movariety of delicacies, neitherasked nor expec- of his fault, or pitiably ignorant of human ment. Dof Identify yourself unth your inted for others, no man can intermeddle there nature, and the best means of securing the jured sun and be their mend. Do them juswith or condemn. Such a course is at their esteem, the obedience, the services, and the tice. Provision them well at the first port option. But to do it at the expense of their blessings of those under his authority. And you can make. Free yourself from the blamt man, or at the same tone furnish them with mote than all, we should lament if the course if you are innocent, and cast it indignantly provisions of an interior quality, or stint them recommended did not make sailors feel like on them on whom it reats. But you willrilk , �98 THE FRIEND. , Choose thtlton a title dtsbon-|jRomanists as to othdL, as soon as they un- ofthe people and the vast majority of nil orabjy sustained, and a good name most hon-. derstand it; and that freedom they will en- classes, is Protestantism in the form of a ■>rably won; the displeasure of a few men';joy. The young in the Roman families mild Presbyterianism, as practiced in New unworthy of your confidence and the appro- cannot be the bigoted Romanists of the Old England churches. From all that has yet appeared, although the Romanists will unval of your own conscience and the commen- world. dation of ail good men. Bat you must not I was last evening conversing with a gen-! doubtedly become a respectable and even draw opon your humanity and thus wantonly] tleman who is wholly devoted to the work of flourishing sect, yet the system and creed endanger your character, and the peace of spiritually benefitting the Roman Catholics. first implanted in the nation aeems likely to the voyage. Draw to the full extent of your He told me of a whole community in Ver- continue and strengthen, subject only to such necessities. It will be a good lemon to own- mont, not only reclaimed from their errors, modifications as Protestantism itself is uners. It is what they deserve. It will in the but truly converted to the Lord. The priest dergoing elsewhere. end be an advantage to yourself, for no hu- has been over from Canada once and again, "The Romanists have shown a creditable mane or just act ever lost its reward. And and coaxed and threatened, and finally ex- zeal for education and have enrolled 2.800 just judgments never foil to reach the con- communicated the poor heretics; but they pupils, besides 600 children who do not attemptible being that pursaes his selfish ends stand strong in the Lord and in the power of tend school. In 1846 they commenced a regardless of or in defiance of the reputation, Ibis might. I believe that a score are thus' high school at Koolau, Oahu. The Rev. the happiness, and the rights of others. Iemancipated where one leaves Protestant-1 |Abbe Maigret has a select school at HonoIt is too bad that poor food or short allow-!'ism for the thraldom of the mother of abomi- lulu, embracing several hundred scholars, •nee should ever be found in the catalogue |nations. A few of the high church Episco- who manifest a tolerable proficiency in the of sailors* abnses. Disaster or famine may palians on both sides of toe water have of' common branches of education. The French bring the necessity upon them: then they Jlate gone down to holy water, and images, IIpriests in the commencement of their career know well how to bear it. But that the cu- and religious nonsense; and we are glad of! pursue a widely different policy from the pidity of man should coolly devise such des-j it. Because, if such is their darkness, and American missionaries in regard to the econpicable means to amass wealth, may well call such the spirit of their devotion, there is no jomy of their operations. Which is the betforth the withering rebuke of every friend of hope of reclaiming them to a spiritual and ter adapted for solely religious objects it his fellows. That masters or owners can 'rational religion; and by thus going their would be difficultto determine. TheFrenchhave the effrontery to lift up their heads 'influence to do mischief is gone. They can man in his clerical celibacy can well afford branded with this stigma, is almost as great exiert very little in the Roman church and, to be economic; but he does more; rejecta wonder as that their insulted species can absolutely none upon Protestants. A few of ing the softening influences of domestic life, tolerate their existence. But for the down]'our young ministers have lately tried it, and he equally disdains its comforts and refinetrodden and abused sailor, we would have!they find that overboard in a deceitful sea, ments, and putting himself upon a par with the native whom he has come to instruct, passed them by in contempt. We set up a is no desirable berth. •way-mark to caution the unwary to avoid and, I rejoice to find a spirit of kindness to- ipartakes of his coarse fere, sleeps on his hasten from them, and would that we might' wardsRomanists and all men gaining ground. jcoarse mats, and in his philanthropic tours, hear with us from their evil contact every in-jThis will do more towards prostrating secta- makes himself, so far as the mere fellowship rian wslls than any thing else. oflife is concerned, one of them. It would iured sop of the ocean. appear to be his policy to gain his neophytes'' T. DWIGHT HUNT. 1 With good will to every body, yours. J. o. confidence by descending to nearly their In reply to our correspondent, respecting level. Hardship and frugality with dim are New York Correspondence. to his cause, and he cheerfully suhNaw York, Sept. 16, 1846. the increase of Catholicism at the Sandwich essential to a mode of living and a solitary routDeab Sib,—ln the U. S. Catholic Maga- 1jIslands, we insert the following paragraphs Imits of services which would appall his Prozinc for August last, Is the following state-' from the 3d edition of Jarves* " History of ine testant brother, accustomed as he in from one ment, viz:—"ln 1840, there was but the Hawaiian Islands," just published. childhood to rely upon the amenities"of the Islands the Sandwich chapel in Catholic ;j gained considerably in'|social circle, and whose faith embraces the now there are ninety Catholic churches, one "Romanism has promise of the things of this life as well as hundred and ten schools, and upwards of numbers since its entire toleration, but with- 'those of the life to come. The Romanist out the Protestant churches materi-j affecting Catholics." fourteen thousand moraloses of himself in the one great 'object were never sight The of latter ally. perhaps the This Magazine is the official organ the holr mother church and Archbishop; hence its statements receive sound and flourishing than at present, while(i of aggrandizing the converts entire world under her ecclesibringing many made among at Protest-! the former have But least one ! the greater credit. and astical He is but a unit in a vast sway. adverse to the principles the clam ever ant calls ia question these statistics, and body, whose centre lies elsewhere. Educawishes to know more about the these 90 restraints of their American teachers. Over: churches 110 schools, and 14,000 Catholics!, jthese, its influence has undoubtedly been| ted to passive intellectual obedience and Protestants report physical self-denial, if to these he adds a holy Are there in the Sandwich Islands one half usefully extended. The used as zeal and perfect faith, he makes a most efschool-houses, J7O churches and as Roman Cathoone quarter many or even " 104,' fective religious agent, and there is nothing of The Romanists worship. If so, and members? places lic churches, schools attending them, or surprising in his contempt of the common there has been a prodigious gain since 1840. with a total population aad desires ofmankind. Neither is And now that I am on this subject, I will supposed to be under their influence, of |pursuits that the Protestant missionary it computation,! is a similar strange By 14,000. States nearly add that Romanism in the United be found should cfing to those ties which, by education not the formidable foe '■* was twenty years more than 80,000Protestants wouldcompute-' and faith, with him constitute a part of his ago. It is becoming Americanized. It can- on the islands, but ia these gross for be made The family he brings with him to religion. where allowance should tioas great not, under -the influepoes here every of his field ef labor, serves to teach others to feh, raise up the ignorant and bigoted sub- those alike indifferent to religious rites »f priest ly despotism. Under American jany kind, and who are equally fair subjects be faithful husbands and affectionate fathers. institutions the mind cannot be chained, nor for the religious zeal of both. The national He desires to give a practical example to that .the heathen, of a well directed Christian he conscience be silenced. Freedom religion, as understood in the sense of household, as a manifestation of thoae bless. to received the the most intelligent rulers, is as dear by ofopinion and of conscience your office! ' I ' < J ! ' �THE 99 PIMJD. mgs which bore attend religion and virtue. excuse myself for something that I Sabbath Friend. have said His desire ia not to go down to the native, or done, and to avoid the danger or the but to raise the native up to him. To him shame that I apprehend from it, I discover Sailing on the Sabbath. there is more of true religion in practicing at once my fear, as well as my falsehood; At the close of a meeting at Aberdeen, the duties and refinements of domestic life and only increase instead of avoiding the Scotland, when the Rev. Mr. Longmuir, of shame; and the show to be than ia denying them. Thus by their very danger myself I church, made nn address, the the mariner's creeds the Romanist and Protestant com- the lowest and the meanest of mankind, and Wm. Chapman, Esq., related the mence their work at extremes. The one as am sure to be always treated as such. Fear, Chairman, it were without scrip or coat, without wife or instead of avoiding, invites danger; for'con- following touching anecdote.—[Richmond ■ Observer. child, inured to toil, and educated to repress cealed cowards will insult known ones. If A few years ago be was owner of a fine the natural emotions of the heart, throws one has the misfortune to be in the wrong, vessel which sailed from this port. Her caphimselfboldly into the field of warfare with- there is something noble in frankly owning! tain had been brought up by him, from his out counting its cost; bound by no ties ex- it; it is the only way of atoning for it, and and, when sufficiently qualified, had youth, those ofhis no exthe of only Equivocept hopes way being forgiven. order, having been sent to sea as captain of this vessel, cept of ecclesiastical advancement here, or cating, evading, shuffling, in order to re- with orders never to sail from port on the spiritual reward hereafter, he becomes an move a present danger, or inconveniency, is Lord's For a long time toes* orders day. cross, mean, of so so much efficient, uncompromising soldier the and betrays something to be deterred by no obstacles, to be appall- fear, that whoever practises them always de- were faithfully obeyed. The captain—honest and industrious in his business—became ed at no danger, and to shrink from no serves to be, and often will be kicked. highly respected by his employer. On one another sort of lies, inoffensive means of compassing his object. The other There is all was ready to go to sea. The counting himself a disciple of Jesus, takes enough in themselves, but wonderfully ridic- occasion his instructions direct from His word; recog- ulous ; I mean those lies which a mistaken season was fine, and the captain had resolved nizes no mediumbetween himselfand heaven; vanity suggests, that defeat the very end for to take his wife and child with him on.the esteems it gospel-wise to provide both scrip which they are calculated, and terminate in voyage. They were on board. Adverse winds sprung up, and the veaael was detainand coat, purse and wife; carries with him the humiliation and confusion of their author, ed for several days. On the Lord's day to combat with the principle of evil, all the who is sure to be detected. These are chiefly the scene was changed; the wind aids to good that flow from the virtuous rela- narrative and historical lies, all intended to morning fair, was and many vessels that had been oflife and intimate connection with his do honor is altions infinite to their author. He wind-bound were getting under weigh.fellow-men. The Romanist brings an ador- ways the hero of his own romances; he has Alas! the temptation was too strong for biro, ing multitude before the decorated altars of been in dangers, from which nobody but himand he yielded to it. Within a little more emotion self he has with his his church and enkindles ever escaped; seen own by appeals to their visible senses, directing their sym- eyes whatever other people have heard, or than twelve hours after their crossing the bar pathies through the pictured sufferings of read of. He is soon discovered, and as soon at Shields, every one on board that vessel was lost. None were left to explain the cirholy men to the cause for which they died. becomes the object ofuniversal contempt and cumstances which brought about this melanThe Protestant sanctifies the domestic affec- ridicule. choly event; but it was supposed that the tions by lighting up an altar of purity in the as as you live, "Remember then, long heart. He desires to make the world within that nothing but strict truth can carry you vesael had struck upon a sand bank, and that to correspond with the world without, and through the world, with either your con- the captain, having lost the moral courage both to perform their mission of love from science, or your honor unwounded. It is not and self-possession, arising from a conscience the Father. Intellectually we may admire only your duty, but your interest: aa a proof at peace with God, had quitted his vessel, the stern, self-denying discipline of the dis- of which, you may always observe, that the and, with all on board, had taken to a small ciple of Rome, but mind and soul unite in greatest fools are the greatest liars. For my boat, which was overturned in the surf, when whole were called to appear in an eterproclaiming that best suited for man which, own part, I judge of every man's truth by the while it leads him to a rational use of the his degree of understanding."—[Letters to nal world. The vessel shortly afterwards floated with the rising tide, and came on gifts of this life, best prepares him for the his Son. shore apparently just as the crew had left enjoyments of that to come." cabin dry, and a Canary bird hangGood Government.—What is the object it—the in its cage, full of life and vigor, singing of all Government ? The object of all gov- ing Lord Chesterfield on Lying. as if all was well, and its shipmates Occupy"It is the man who tells, or who acts aj ernment is roast mutton, potatoes, a stout ing their accustomed places. lie, that is guilty, and not he who honestly; constable, an honest justice, a clear highway, a free school. What trash to be bawling in and sincerely believes the lie. I really know the Spin ig t Out.—In the street of Leistreets about the Green Isle, the Isle of and criminal, more more mean more nothing one day, Dean Swift waa accosted by cester, ridiculous, than lying. It is the production the OceanI the best anthem of Erin go a drunken weaver, who, staggering against either of malice, cowardice, or vanity; and Bragh! A better anthem wosjM be Erin go bis reverence, said, "I've been spinning it generally misses of its aim in every one of bread and cheese, Erin go cabins that keep out." " Yes," said the Dean, " I see you these views; for lies are always detected, out the rain, Erin go pantaloons without ; have, and yon are reefing it home." sooner or later. If I tell a malicious lie in boles in them.—[Sidney Smith. I The Love of Freedom order to effect any man's fortune or charac—None can love Preserved Fish, Esq., a distinguished freedom heartily, but good man; the rest ter, I may indeed injure him for some time; love but I shall be sure to be the greatest sufferer! merchant of New York, died a few days not freedom, but license, which never hath His since. romantic name is to said have more scope or more indulgence than under myself at last; for as soon as ever I am detected—and detected I moat certainly shall! originated in his being found near Sandy ityrants. Hence it is that tyrants are not oft be, —I am blasted for the infamous attempt;! hook, afloat in a basket, when an infant.— offended by, nor stand much in doubt of bad and whatever is said afterwards, to the dis-!The captain of a Liverpool packet-ship res- men, as being all naturally servile; bat in advantage of that person, however, true,! cued him—christened him Preserved Fish whom virtue and true worth most ia 'maif, passes for calumny. If I lie, or equivo- 'and adopted and educated him. Mr. Fish'lthem they fear in earnest, as by right their cate—for it ia the same thing—in order to' has leal a very large property. masters.—[Milton. , " - - . , < J —!i �100 THE THE FTUEND. FRIEND. the nrieeionariee, Messrs. Hitchcock and pie recently voted the-sum of $90,00 for the Andrews, have rather discouraged, than en- benefit of their fellow Polynesians, the Tacouraged their people from bringing cash, hirians, who have been called to pass through HONOLULU, JULY 16, 1847. but preferred that they would bring the pro- so much trouble. This amount is now in our ducts of the soil or of their hands. They possession to be forwarded by the earliest In consequence of the Friend not have pursued this course, principally, that opportunity, accompanied by a well executed being published on the Ist of July, it will ap- they might encourage industry among the letter in the native language, written by a pear during the remainder of the year, on people. It waa interesting to witness the every second Thursday, instead of the Ist variety of Hawaiian wealth that was poured member of Mr. Hitchcock's church, and addressed to the native christians at Tahiti. »nd loth of each month. into the Lord's treasury. The men usually Religious services at the meeting house brought a stick of wood valued at 6 1-4 followed, "laying down the contributions.' The Fourth of July. cents; the women and children brought mats, A* a matter of curiosky, it would be no rope, twine, taro, eggs, fowls, potatoes, tic. Knowing, as we do, (Mark 19, 43,) that it not the gift, but the motive prompting the uninteresting subject of inquiry, to consider ■The entire contributions, reckoned at Molo- is gift, which renders it acceptable to God, we | the unfold number of methods adopted by kai price current, amounted to about $8,00. could not but conjecture that some poor HaAmerican citizens, and others, to celebrate Additional contributions, we learned, would be waiian that afternoon might have cast in more the signing of the Declaration of Independ- ]brought during the month by persons living than a score of princely donations," which ence of the United States. At home, a va- at a distance. This method of collection, " are trumpeted round the world. An audirirty of benevolent, literary, mechanical, po- isubjects the missionary to far more trouble litical and religious societies, improve the Ithan would a collection in money, but it is, ence of 200 assembled to pray for the extenoccasion for public festivities. In by-gone doubtless, far better for the people. He is sion of the Redeemer's Kingdom, and that years the day was almost universally char- very particular to record each donor's name, the people of all lands might come into the acterized by much of most criminal excess ithe article given and its value. Subsequent- possession of a purer, holier, and more rational liberty than is now enjoyed by the in the uae ofintoxicating drinks. On no day Ily, he must find a market for the various doof the year ia there now to be witnessed a ination*. The following extract from a late most favored nation on earth. We are hapmore happy and salutary triumph of Tern- American paper, will inform our readers py to add our testimony touching the favoraperaoce principles. This is cheering and respecting the disposition which has been ble reports which have gone abroad respecti to true made some of the funds contributed by ing the condition of the natives on Molanimating the of patriot. Some would i okai. still revel in drunkenness to evince their lore ithe christian people of Molokai:— of liberty, but their glory" becomes their " At the Anniversary meeting of the New On our return to Lahaina, we learned with " York and Brooklyn Foreign Mission Society, unfeigned delight that our country's Inde" shame." Such persons, by their inffiience held a few days since, Rev. Dr. Armstrong, pendence had been observed in a most beand example, not only disgrace themselves, in the coarse of same remarks, made the fol- coming and proper manner, by the friends of bat aid in perpetuating the direst of curses ilowing remarkable statement: at the U. S. Hospital. We reTemperance, the odd two vessels sailed Twenty years ago world. upon their country and thisa of one of the guests to furnish an accountry-—-each company from with quested It may not be of great importance to inmissionaries. They continued the same count for our columns. He has done so in feral the world how we passed the anniversa- track to the Equator, when they separated; ry of our country's independence, still, upon one went Eastward, around the Cape of the following interesting communication. reflection, having no occasion to be ashamed Good Hope, and landed her missionaries at Ceylon, among an ancient, proud and super4th of July Celebration. of (he manner we spent the day, we proceed stitious people, where they have preached Lahainia, July 9th, 147. to offer thereon a few remarks. We enjoyed Christ with great success. The other vesthe kind hospitalities ofour missionary friends sel proceeded Westward around Cape Horn, Mr. Editor :—As every advance in the at the station of Kaluaaha, on Molokai.— and thence Northward, and landed her mis- cause of temperance is gain to the communiat the Sandwich Islands, among an ty, some of your readers may be interested Besides the members of the American Mis- sionaries savage and deeply degraded race. ignorant, to know whether a fourth of July can be celsion families, the Island contained not an- There they began to make known the GosLahaina, ebrated at on cold water principles. other American citizen, or white person, to pel. Now, said Dr. A., 1 have just received a a Islands, letter from the Sandwich with number of Americans at Lahaina, conA our knowledge. Only two foreigners have Molokai, draftfrom the Church of the con- nectedwkh our taken up their residence uponthe Island, and tributions of the natives, derived from the temperance society, knowing they left to spend the day at Lahaina. On sale of mats, of $100—to be paid to the the fourth of July would be observed, felt the afternoon of Monday, July sth, occurred Ceylon mission for the education of pious desirous to observe it so as not to disgrace the miasionary monthly concert of prayer in natives there for the ministry. Is. not this their country and characters. Knowing the a wonder? Christian* of the Sandand intoxication so often indulged in the native church. Previous to the meeting indeed wich Islands, twenty years ago ia thickest revelry the natives, aduks and children, brought to darkness, now raising funds to educate the on that occasion, and indeed by many deemthe miauinasi-y's study their various monthly youth of Ceylon!" ed essential to a fourth of July celebration, contributions. We would here remark that We are happy to add, that this same peo- they resolved to have a temperance dinner. , , , < < . . �THE FRIEND. , 101 Early on the morning of the 6th, (the 4thi there. The crowd was large, be* no noise, body else, drank and sober; the drumker the Fellows with a quart of whisky in being sabbath) the American hospital wasi no revelry, no one carried neck and heels tot paler. them, shook like an aapen. The ship had fort. was only All peace and quiet, and gracefully adorned with our colors at one endI the foundered, and was still thumping on the of the veranda, and the temperance banner, the cheers for independence arose on thei rocks; the wnter rushed in tremendously. The life boats were all let down in a moment with the motto, " Pure water alone for me," 1 balmy evening air. to quit the ship before it should sink for Such a to at the other end. Along the front, in large celebration does honor the La- Theuscannon were fired as loud and aa fast as letters on white canvas running the whole haina temperance society,and to those Amer- possible, with the hope that it might he icans who thus united to show their indepen- heard in some direction. The shrieking of length of the building, was read the ladies was truly heart-rending, and alAMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, 1778. dence. indescribable. It waa such aa 1 together at Over the whole stood the noble Eagle, with May the U. S. Hospital Lahaina, never never beard before and hope never to hear have occasion to be ashamed of any who again. The ship did not quite sink, and of " E pluribus unum." course nobody waa drowned. The fog was The device was truly American and reviv- claim independence. very thick I agree, but the whisky was more natives to The appeared enjoythe festivity to ed many an association of bygone days. blame than anything else.' If we have American steamers for the AtAt two o'clock a respectable company sat almost equally with the Americans themdown to a public dinner on the beautiful green selves. The social freedom and hilarity withi lantic, we trust thatthe officers and seamen plot in the yard, all screened from the sun by which Hawaiians enter into public festivities will all be teetotallers." Washington's Psalm.—The Rev. Mr. awnings. There too, at the head of the ta- on temperance principles, whether the celeble, hung the banner, " Pure water alone for bration be one of their own, or as on this oc- Waldo, an oM revolutionary veteran from casion, one of foreigners, is much to their Connecticut, who attended the celebration me." at Weetfield on the 4th of July, made himThe dinner was every way worthy a fourth praise. How rarely we see an Hawaiian in- self quite interesting at the dinner table. He Even when you can count scores is now nearly ninety years old, but is in the of July. There was all the party could wish toxicated. 1 of reeling foreigners among them from all vigour of a green old age, and waa able to to tempt them to a social repast. But nothsermons last Sabbath. ing to tempt to revelry, neither brandy, rum, countries, Americans, English, French, Ger- preachhistwo remarks he referred to the allusion In wine nor gin, nor any intoxicating beverage, mans, Spaniards, Portuguese, Africans, Chi- made by the orator to Washington/and obnot even the beer bottle, so common in La- nese and Indians, on almost any public occa- served that he never heard even the'name of haina. Nothing but pure water from the ;sion, you will look almost in vain, and be that glorious chieftan and good nun, "Withfountain and plenty of good milk. surprised to see a drunken native. May out feeling the cold chills through his whole system." those who come here from lands boasting of A certain enemy to cold water dinners, He remarked that ther- was a single indunning some extra stimulus necessary, as their civilization, take lessons of the Hawai- cident that came within his personal knowians on this point, and may pure temperance ledge, which he believed waa not generally an act of benevolence, offered the managers a known. It was that Washington, on the day barrel of beer gratuitously, that the occasion principles soon bless every man who boasts that he assumed the command of the Amerithat no "he's* heathen." can army at Cambridge, read and caused to might not violate Lahaina usages. But the Very truly yours, &c. be mine the 101st Psalm, a portion of which beer was not permitted by the company to we publish: enter the yard and the benevolence of the If there is any one subject upon Ifl am raMod to bear the .word, donor was lost. All passed off with good which men exhibit down-right 111 taks my eoassl from thy Word; maduaas, it Thy jostica sad thy heavenly gnee cheer. Two short addresses on the nature seems to be in regard to spirit thinking. Shall be the pattern *f my way*. of true liberty, were delivered, and the com- The eyes of ship-owners and underwriters No sons of .lander, rage sad strife, pany withdrew from the tables in cheerful, are now about half open—would that some BhaH be companion* of my life; Tlw haughty look, ths heart of prtte. healthful mood. No bloated faces—no black of thefrequent disasters occasioned by drunkWithin my doors shall ne'er aaeas. eyes—no one jostling against his neighbor— enness might serve to make mem aside awake. 11l March the taad sad raws the jsat no one overturned by the wall or knocked Who, after reading the To posts efbeasr, wwsJtmmsstttssfr, following, would ever Ths roea that were. Iks holy will, down by a post—no garrulous, belligerent be willing to trust himself on board a vesselI Shall be my friend, sad favorites still. squad of red noses, vociferating their loyalty commanded and manned by drunkard*? to vein atoll •ioners tope lo rim around the nozzle of a beer barrel. No one Br Istieriag er maitrioes lies; 'Gen. Flourney, of Kentucky, in his acNor while the innocent I guard. disputing the claims of a certain quadruped count of the accident which befel the Brit■kail bold offender, e'er be .pared. for his poet in the gutter, but like men ia con- tannia, in her passage out in July, says: Ths impious crew, (that factious band.) •' 'You may have heard something of scious independence, each could walk erect, my Shall hid. their heads or quit ths lead; been having regularly in the And aU that break the public reet, and felt himself a man, testifying to the steam-ship Brittania, butshipwrecked, you could not hear WMIs t have-pewsr. shall be saayiusssd. healthfhl blessings of pare cold water. At the particulars; that is impossible. AH that 1 This psalm the reverend worthy deacon night the whole building was illuminated, I can now any ia, that when the ship stench, rend off to the company in true primitive for half an hour afterwards, I woaW not etyle, a line at a time, when the eagle and motto appeared with fine and which waa sunk to have given a-' button, for the life of every hu- the tune of "Old Hundred, "that tune being effect. Multitudes of natives and foreigners man creature on board. The captain himassembled, but there was no call for kaHeos self wee as pale as a sheet, and so waa every .' ' ' , > ., , ' �102 THS If our readers do not find sufficient reading matter upon the subject of temperance in our colums, we would earnestly recommend the perusal of the Oahu Fountain. Copies of Judge Lee's and Mr. Marshall's Addresses, before the Oahu Temperance Society, can be obtained at the Chaplain's study. FRIEND. Education .most effectual in nrronMino mankind. —There are several ways of reforming men; by thelaws of the civil magistrate, and by the preaching of ministers; but the most likely and hopeful reformation of the world must begin with children.— Wholesome laws and good sermons are but slow ways. The most compendious way is a good education; this may be an effectual prevention of evil, whereas all after ways are but remedies.—[Tillotson's Sermons. DIED. la Honolulu, July IS, Robert Fltmv, aged 11, formerly n apprentice In the Polynesian office la Honolulu, July ID, Mr A mo. Ford, blaekamita, beloafirf to Boeton, Man He ha.raided on threelalanda alnce 1839 In Honolulu, May U.l, Mr. D. U. Btggaaoo, painter, belong Ing to Richmond. Va U. 8. 4. At Lahalne, 8d iaalaut, Katharine Bruce, your.gret daogh ter of Henry 8 Bwlnton, afed 10 montba. At Walmen, Kauai, Jour 112,Mr. Benjamin Teompaoa, egee 64 yean. MARINE INTELLIGENCE. The Counting-House of Messrs. C. PORT OF HONOLULU. Brewer It Co. was in extreme danger of beNames.—A man that should call every its right name, Would hardly pass NOTICE TO WHALERS. ing destroyed by fire on the sth instant.— thing bythe streets without being knocked through Honolulu is a free pert to Whalers of all The alarm waa given just in time to prevent down as a common enemy.—[Halifax. nations, tt» oily charges be lag 9* for baoy* destruction of a great quantity of valuable and 91 for clearance—tonnage does and piEnglish Sovereigns. and property. papers other OTIS MNBMONICAL In a sermon preached at Newark, COPIED FROM LYMAN D. CHART. N. Jersey, by the Pastor of the Free PresAC'SIN. R'ON. NAMES. byterian church, on occasion of the death of 897 II Egbert the Rev. Mr. Torrey, who died in the Balti838 19 Ethelwoli S Ethelbold .867 more gaol, we find it stated that Mr. Tor( 8(0 Ethelbert 6 Elhelred 866 rey had been instrumental in assisting about Alfred 871 39 400 slavea to escape from their masters.— 980 86 Elder Edward 1( 936 Athelstan The statement is also made, that since the ( 941 Edmund 946 10 Edred anti-slavery movement commenced at the 9(6 4 Edwy 969 17 Edgar North, more than 20,000 slaves had escaped 976 4 Martyr Edward 979 to the Northern States aad to Canada. Ethelred II 38 101( 1 Ironside Edmund 1017 19 Canute, a Dane Erratum.—In our last number, it stated 3 Harold 1036 3 that the Superintendent of Schools, in the Hardicanute 1039 36 Confessor Edwsrd 1041 Rev. Mr. Armstrong's district was educated 1066 Harold II i 31 William Ihe Conqueror 1086 at Lahainaluna.by Mr.Hunnewell ofCharles13 William th* Bachelor 1087 MOO 36 Henry I town. We have been informed by the Rev. 18 1186 Stephen 11(4 36 Mr. Alexander of Lahainaluna.that the young Henry II 10 1189 Richard I man educated by Mr. Hunnewell, is now a 1199 Joha 18 1316 56 Henry III licensed preacher and a most promising young 86 Edward I 1979 ao Edward II 1307 man, living at the west end of the island of 60 1887 Edward III Oabu. Richard II 1377 33 An Englishman's Opinion of the Amerwriter in the London Navt.—A shrewd United Service Journal, says, " Thare ia no doubt that we, (the English,) have three powerful rivals in France, Russia, and the United States; but of these three, the Americana are the moat important ones, on account of their origin, their courage, and their even greater activity and enterprise than our own." The writer then proceeds to show that our Navy, though numerically inferior to that of France, and even to that ofRussia, is intrinsically superior to either, and contains the germ of a great and powerful fleet. We have the raw material, the workmen, and a sufficient merchant navy to arm as men of whenever called on to do so. Our Naa thing of life; it is procreative; that c French and Russians resembles a huge and costly machine, which once destroyed, is not easily replaced.—[Aav Paper. ican Henry TV Henry V Heary VI 1399 1413 1499 Edward IV, Edward V Richard III Henry VII Henry VIII Edsard VI 14(1 Elizabeth James I Charles I Charles II James II William of Orange Anns Oeerg* I George II 1659 George IV WlllramlV Victoria 1890 1830 1887 Mary George 111 1483 1483 148* 1809 1(47 18(3 1(03 189* 1*99 1(8* 1(88 1708 1714 1797 17(9 13 9 39 99 i 9 94 38 ( 6 44 99 94 36 4 13 13 13 abolished by the law of 15th -. Jane, 1817. For fbrtber particulars eee tbe Commercial Regalations on the last page APE. 63 ARRIVED. June 13 H. P. M.'s S. La Sarcsu*, Capt. Leborgas, II sun. from Bfaaatlaa via Hlloand Lahalne. Left at Masatlaa, ft. B M '• S. Constance, Capl. Walker, and C. 8. 8. Independence and Cyans, Commodore Shubrick, tbe latter blockading. JaneS7 —It. B. MPs Ship Modest*, Capt Beuey, 14 days fm Colombia River. She was detained five weeks Is Baker't Bsv. waiting a chance lo get oat. SAILED. 30 33 16 Jan* S3.—Fr. sckr. Currency Last, McLean (or Tahiti. J*lv 4—H. B. M.'s 8. Modeete, Capt. Bailey, fat Valpartts* via Tahiti. July 11.—B. P. M.'s I. Fsrcelle, Capt Leborgn*, (orTahiti (1 MEMORANDA. Th* Hudson's Bay Co.,s bark Cohio,bla, hence, arrived Columblm giver Is 17 days. 60 43 67 49 65 43 60 66 (7 43 (6 33 46 33 60 41 13 49 (3 55 IS 43 (9 (8 48 66 87 59 49 (7 33 77 88 69 10 | 68 79 7 Bom in! 1819 Donations. FOR THE FRIEND A Friend, Lahaina, lotage being st Loss or asOTHBa Wnn.isa Bsio asd rnasB live*.— The Clement, at Beaton, from Sbarleston, fell is with oa tbe 9th Inst. lat. SB 93, long. 73 35, brig Maracalbo, of Plymouth, and look off Capl. CoBnwood and 18 of th* craw. The M •ailed from Plymouth, 12th alt. oa a whaling cruise, *a Ism lat. 36, Ion. 63, daring a heavy gal* fromBSE she was thrown on her beam ends. She was then got round before the wind, and scuddedunder fore topmast staysail. The vessel wo* tbra llghlened by throwing overboard th* tryworks, Us* tub*, Ac and thebeau were cut sway. At 4 o'clock P M. a sea broke over bar etsra, knocking herdown asd washing overboard Ws Tripp of Tiverton, Sad officer, and David Bylva, of Fayal, ataman. Geo. S. Bills, seaman, was also drowned at the same time la th* forecastle. Tbe brig rsmaiaed *o her beam ends about 30 minutes, when her marts want by ihe board sad she righted fall of water. All hands then lashed themselves to the wreak,and remained in that poslUon 94 hours, their only sub •tslence being a barrelof soger which was w*l with sail water. Oa th* 33d, th* weather moderating, they battened down the main batch, aad oa th* 34th rigged jury masts, and hov* over provisions, wood and water, to lighles th* brig. On to* SStk •poke ship Newton, of aad from New Bedford for the PocuV. by which they were supplied with spars, rigging sad ooadrani. giving la return soma hear asd a tow law—all their aanttca! instruments, arc., having been destroyed. Oa th* 38tb, lot. 39, lea. (3 S3, they esperleoeed another gale, which carried swsy their lore Jury mast, which however was get op agaia the same day asd salt made. Os th* 33th aad 30th they experienced heavy galea, hat from that time ta th* 9th last, th* wind was voriabl* —[N. Bedford Whalemen's Bhlsshaj List, Oct. S3. PORT OF LAHAINA. ARRIVED. New Bedford, M me* eat, July 3d—L. C. Richmond, Wood, 1S00 s». 5*4 wb, 460 ss.tals mm �THE 103 FRIEND. JUST PU BMBHBD I applies to tba price or consideration to be paid to granted, of the Interior for Licensee OF THE HAWAIIAN ISthe Minister L. D. OTIS, A MNEMONICAL AND amended aa follows, LANDS, embracing their Antiquities, MytholSTATISTICAL CHART of the Hawaiian Isl- •hall be, and the same ia hereby ogy, Legend., Discovery by Europeans in the sixvis : and., United State, and Great Britain. lat. License* for the wholesale vending of goods, teenth century, re-discovery by Cook, with their ICjr* Thi. chart embrace, much valuable inform- wares within this Civil, KcJigioua and Political History from the ear and merchandise, at any place ation, beside, presenting the elementary principle, kingdom, ha the awn of seventy-five dollars, instead lie.t traditionary period to the present time. By of the Scmoce of Mnemonics. JAMES JACKSON JARVES. Third Edition. inlawIt i 'Tic? Price 60 cants in sheet form, and $1 whan mount- of twenty-five, dollars. wholesale vending of spirit- For .ale at thi. Office. Price, $1,00 ia paper, 2nd. Licenses lor tba U3 ed, tf—July "" uous liquors, in like) manner ta the aura of fifty dol- $1,26 in aheap. s__aa___BSal w> «v JOINT RESOLUTIONS. lars, instead of twenty-five dollars. ALIO— FIRST. 3d. Lioenaee for the retail vending of goods, wares A lew oapiea of the aecond edition, with Steel En Be it Retolved, by the A'oblet end Representative* and merchandise), in like meaner to tba sum of forty gravinga and Map*. Price, #1,50. Scenes and Scenery in the Sandwich Islands, Steel of (he Hawaiian liende, in Legitlativt Council at- dollars, instead of twenty-five dollars. 4th. Licensee for the keening of Hotela, in like Engravinga, handsomely bound in cloth. Pnce, temoled. Bait tf. That, in order to encourage the visit, of Whale manner to the aura of fifty dollars, instead of forty g1.60. •hip. of all nations to the porta of entry for inch dollars. laws, or hereafter BREAD BAKERY! veaeele new open by the existing 6th. Licenses for the keeping of victualling houses undersigned would inform the inhabto be declared open, they and each of them on and and houses of entertainment, in like manner ta the newsitant, of Honolulu, that he ba. removed to the alter the promulgation hereof in the Polynesian sum of forty dollars, instead of twenty-five dollars. paper, be exempted from nil anchorage fee., and 6th. Licenses for the keeping of Billiard Tablea, premises next to the place formerly known as Mr.Gratonnage due., impoeed by the existing tariff upon in like manner to the sum of fifty dollara, instead of vier'a Hotel, and Mr. Vincent* lumber yard. He ieasels exclusively engaged in the whale nailery; twenty-five dollars. would likewise take thi. opportunity of returninf in all cases so long aa .aid vessel, .hall not exceed 7th. Licenses for the keeping of Bowling Allays, thanks to hie numerous customer, lot the liberal in their trade or barter in foreign good, the amount within the precincts of any town or village, fifty patronage ha ha. received tinea commencing the of two hundred dollar, ad valorem allowed by law dollars, instead of twenty-five dollara. above business; aad would further inform them that to be landed from them free of duty, provided branBth. Licenses for public auctioneers in the tawn he can now supply them with fre.h Biiab, both dy, wine and etber liquors which bare an intoxica- of Honolulu, in like manner to one thousand dollars, morning and evening. Also a Urge quantity of ting effect, be entirely excluded front that trade instead of five hudred dollarsAmerican and Chilean flour for .ale in quantities to or barter, any vessel trading or bartering in Provided alwaya, that nothing herein contained ■nit purchasers. which .hall wholly forfeit the advantage of thi. ahall bo construed to act retrospectively epon the None but the best flour in market will either be Reealutioa. prices or considerations already paid for the use, sold or baked at thi. eat.blishm.ent. v SECOND. exercise and enjoyment of the licenses now in exist*.* Term, pub..—No credit given. And bait further ieaolv*d, that from and after the ence, and already obtained, until the expiration of my Itf J7 promulgation hereof as aforesaid, the harbor or the fujl limit thereofby the existing iaw». :is LOST. roadstead of Kealakeakua, on the Island of Hawaii, SEVENTH. the 7th inst., a Certificate of Naturalishall be, and ia heacby created a part of entry and And be it further reaelved, that the Collector Genzation, and '• Pan," from H. B. M.'s Consul for whole ship*, in aocord.nce with the eral is authorized first of departurelaws day and directed on the applicable to such vessels, at the other July ofeach year, to collect from the owners of all General belonging to the subscriber. The Under, by existing one or both will be suitably rewarded. ports already opened to whale aliipe. hulks the charges exacted by law,providedhowever, restoring JOSEPH WRIT THIRD. that these charges ahall not be exacted in eases Blacksmith. Honolulu. June B.—Bt And be it further resolved, that the Mtnisler of where such hulka are intended to be broken up withFinance be, and he is hereby authorized to pay, out in a period of four months from their entering intn GEORGE RIBELY, of any monies in the exchequer, the drafta of the the harbor. Collector General of Custom, in favor of any duly EIGHTH. I iMUttT BUTCHER AND GENERAL V*t> MEAT SALESMAN, beaa leave most appointed pilot, employed at theport of Honolulu, And be it further resolved, that from snd after the the .urn of twenty-five dollars for each whale ship promulgation hereof aa aforesaid, no clearance shall respectfully to Inform the residents which shall have treen promptly and faithfully pilot- be given ____■______, of Honolulu and shipmasters generalof any Collector to forCustom*, by any ed by him in and out of the port of Honolulu, in eign vessels at any port in this kingdom where there ly, that he has taken the stand owned by Mr. lieu of the one dollar per foot allowed by law to be is or shall be a Consul, Vice Consul, Commercial French, and lately occupied of Messrs. Robinson i. determined to sell none but the charged for the pilotage of whale .hips. Agent, or Vice Commercial Agent of the nation to & Co., where heand of meat, trusts tb.t by cleanliness and FOURTH. which auch vessel belongs, until the master or.Cem- bed strict attention to hiebusiness he may merit a share And be it further resolved, that the Minister of mander of such vessel shall produce to said Collectof public patronage. Finance be. and be i. hereby authorized to pay to or a certificate under the seal of his Consulate, that G. R. trusts nothing .hall be wanting on hi. part the pilots appointed for Lahaina, Hanalei and Hilo, all legal charges and demands in his office against said to give satisfaction to those whom he may have the out of any monies in the exchequer, such gross sums vessel have been paid, and that he knowaof no reaaon per annum a. may be recommended by the Board of why said veaael should not immediately depart.— honor to serve. N. B. Ox Tongue* and Corned Beef cured in a Finance, in lien of the charge which they are ausuperior manner. myjl ly. SELECT SCHOOL. thorised to make for the pilotage of whale ships. third term of the Select School will FHTH. NOTICE. And be It further resolved, that the joint resocommence on Monday, May Mth. Tuition per JAMES ROBINSON k CO. lution of td April, 1846, relative to brandies, wine, quarter of 11 weeka. having opened their new Butcher Shop and other spirituous liquors shall be understood and For higher branches, f 16 06 on the new wharf opposite the Cusis hereby interpreted to mean a. follow. Common 800 tom House, respectfully inform their Beginners, The permits to trade or barter given to vesael. 6 00 mer customer., that they will be able engaged in the whale fishery, do not and .hall not Incidental expanses, 26 to with the bast BEEF theislatkb »fthem supply desks, include the trade, sale, landing or disposal of spiritFurnishing 75 at the panel pries*. ly. uous liquors, but aH auch traffic on the part of .aid JAB. E. WILCOX. -lord, Reference*. Rev. Samuel C. Damon and J. B. vessel, shall be and is hereby construed to constitute SUNDRIES. them merchantmen, and shall subject them within Dc Fiennes. my22 tf. HER "MONTREAL," 16 casea 4*4 tlie meaning of said joint resolution to the payment L indigo blue Sheetting, 4ca.es twilled stripe Bhirts BOAT FOB SALE. of twenty cant* par ton, tonnage dues, as well at 1 case* Sheathing Copper, II bbls. long nine Cigar., HANDSOME WELL BUILT GIG, for the anchorage of Lahaina, and the roadstead of sale by C. BREWER & CO Honolulu, as at anchor in the harbor of Honolulu; 19 feet by 4 feel 6 Inches, with Oars, Rodder my2_. tf. and to all other legal liabilities. and Cushion, all complete. Enquire st the office of the Polynesian. June 14—tf AMD SIXTH. MOLASSES. «V«n.R subscriber is constant!/ making, and Aad be it further resolved, that from and after the BOOTS AND SHOES. promulgation hereof a. aforesaid, »o much of chapha* on hand,. 8 superior quality of molaase. and ter second of the first part of the Act to Organize the A N invoice of superior Boot*, colored and brown sugar./or sale ones p for cash or approved Executive Department., passed on the 27th day of XX Gaiter Shoes, per Montreal, for aale by *M A McLANfc. credit. Apply to April, 18l«; entitled, "Of the Internal Commerce," my 22 tf C. BREWER & CO. Makawao, Maui, 1846. J. T. COWER. BY JUST PUBLISHED. •■ HISTORY * — THE ' . , THE : " "" " " 'ON a foWPEN ***** A THE I efl» �104 THE FRIEND. WALDO A CO. O. BHBWBB &. 00, for sale the following articles ofi tKentral Commission _Wcrcljaiitß, "B. WILLIAMS for sale the following list ofMer- STBPHEFI : OFFERS remaining of (hip OFFER Hemp Manila cutting Blocks, handspikes, hooks, oasts prints, to 1 standing rigging. pack. Brulogin's *'11 do heavy green paint, common read. Merchandise chandise from the cargo HONOLULU, OAHU, end rope, Chasi.es Baajwaa, ) •'Montreal," from Boeton: falls, towlina, blubber J. Massuall, fin chains. > two blue Merrimack Hawaiiam Islahss F. B. 5, K.ANCia JoHHSON. ) blue cotton*, 48 nil cloth, Canvas No. WaktsdGovernment or Whaler's and Bills on the United Black, red white bale Raven* duck, 5 do. do., Stales, Kns/land or France, for which money will 1 bale Flems for pantaloon*, 1 bale Russia diaper, Spirits turpentine, paint oil, whale oil, olive oil, on the mom favorable term.. be advanced Winchester. No. 1yellow soap, California so* ITO do. sewing twine, to bales new Roseia oakum, t caae of bruahea aas't., tOO do s»le leather asa't., American beef and pork, jerked beef, flonr. EVEEETT 4k 00, Coffee, sugar, molssees, pickles in bis. and b'ts, Tt barrel* Haxall floor superior, Auction aub (ffommiasion fntrcrjanla, Hoop iron, tea kettle*, saucepans, wick yarn. 10 do. Hope Mills, 8080 do Canadian Rice rap., Blue doth caps, felt hats, cot'n and silk umbrellas, 71 barrel* me*, beef, TV do. prime park, HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1 Crape shawls, China satin apron*, Claret wine. Tt whole and TO half boxes brown soap, Alto—l Anchor, weighing 1600 lb*, and 1 newiQ- Money advanced on favorable terms for Bills o( 48 casks Sicily Maderia wine. Bxehaage on the United Stales, England and FWaee fore top-meat stsysail. myltf 40 baskets champagne, 14 ease, claret, 14 do. muscat, 11 co. olive oil, CORNELIUS HOVER, HARBVABE. 3 platform *cales, I.tOO, 1,200 and 1.700 lbs., DEALEa 111 k. 00. nave just received per 1 case sheet iron bait* pan*, tt crate* crockery, 90 beta* asa't. window glass, 11 cam linseed oil, late arrivala, and offer for sale on reasonable General Merchandise A Hawaiian Produce. terms, the following articles of Hardware : HILO, HAWAII. ■00 roa. window weight., 48 groce tea spoons, Ittptou** paper hanging*, Whaleship. supplied with Recruits on favorable terms, is Carpenter.' and Coopers' Adxes, Hatchets, An assortment of eutionery, exchange for Bills or Goods adapted to the market. Spoke Shaves, Broad Axes, Steel Shovels, Marline Spikes, Caulking Irons, Plane Irons, Paint., hardware, snd groceries jnlyt tf. A. P. BVBHBTT, Iron Wire Seives, London Pins, Tin Pans & Pails, DRY BOOM. Stone Filterers, jar* and Jug*, Copper Bolt, _t_ _ar o» !__> a 3D s_r □__ übb ua » Spikes, Floor, Dust & Scrub Brushes, received per Montreal, from Boston, Composition HONOLULU, OAHU, H. I. Wrought and Cut Nails, sssorted sires, aad for sals by the subscribers (Offce at the Coantiag Room ofEverett It Co.) lbs. Shot, assorted sites. 1,500 If Caaea Prima, assorted pattern., Balxarines, Silver Spoons and Plated Table Forks, Lawns, 10 m 4 Linen Sheeting, 4m 4 fine Linen, S. B. WILLIAMB, Doable and Single Block., Shelves, Pins, Marseilles Quilts, 10, 11 and 12 x 4, Damask Table Cloths, 8, 11 and 16 m 4, Belaying Pins, Hanks, Mast Hoops, Hand Pump*, tKentral «omm(BBfon _Werrt)attt, Strip's Lanterns, Pitch, Roam, etc. mylt tf HONOLULU, OAHU, H. L Napkins, Bleached and Brown Sheetings, Brown Drilling., Denim., Gambroona, PRESERVED MEATS SOUPS. AND WALDO & 00, Sheeting., Metbeen Duck, do. Ticking, I DEALX.e IK a Dazan Ladies' Kid Gloves, Open work Laos do. A FRESH assortment just received, and Chandlery aad General Merchandise, •hip Gents. Lisle Glove*, lA. for sale by the undersigned, among which are MAUI AND OAHU, Ladies' bleached and unbleached Has*, Green Pea* and Gravy, Carrot* and Gravy, G. Waldo, ) Reast Beef, Balaton, Ha moot Mutton, Iran* Bleached and Mixed do., S. Bsnsost,> Hawaiian Islands. E. Stewed Veal and Green Peas, Roast Fowl, one. Colored Agate do.. Pencil Leads, A. Lakolois. ) Calve* Head, Mashed Turnip*, Roait Mutton, Razor Strop*, Wafers, Hook* and Eves, Linen Thread, Playing Cards, etc., kc. Ox Tall Saap, Mock Tortle do., etc.. Re, etc. S. H. BOABDXAV, jA**jlvywZ'.{ , EVERETT JUST : , , gvrarrr & co. myfuc «. TIDA * jaalßtf. TOR PPISTER R. VIDA it VONPFISTKR. BKattl) «mU tKJjconomtter GROCERIES. /\FFER for sale on reasonable terms, for V / cash. barter or bills ofexchange on the U. State., : England and France, the following articles Beef, pork, biscuit, molasses, loaf sugar, coffee, Tsa, nee, tobacco, segara, Epsom salt., Vinegar, assorted pickle., ia bottle*, pepper, Preserved meats and fish, .perm candles. White and brown Map, »weet oil, linseed oil. Spirit* turpentine, black paint, white lead, Oreen paint, verdigris, double aad single block*, Russia and English canvas, twine, cordage, Earthen war*, glass wars, files, capper tacks. Cat and wro't nails, knivee aad forks, tumblers. Log line., signal halyards, lantern*, stationary, Manila hats, slop ctothrag, eamp ovens, Aad a general aanartsneat of Snip Chandlery. tf. aajrll CORDAGE. received per Montreal, from Boston, by JUST Clocks, Tapieea, Pepper, orrxas aoa and for sale t ke subscribers : Black Assorted Sauces, White Wine Vinegar, Lemon Syrup, Starch, Aasaarted Pickles, Tomato Ketchup, Superior Nectar Loaf Tobacco, 60 Boxes Sperm Candles, 4's, 6*, and «'*. EVERETT St CO. ■aytntf. ..._■ — .... . _. — . -. t _ m t ELOOB. LOT ofsuperior Chile Flour, just receiv- A ed aad for sale byR. VIDA jaaM If it VONPHBTER. DBIED APFLBR. ASU PRRIOR Article, for sale br jeaiwtf WALDO It o^. am amoit»i»t or THE FRIEND: NEW GOODS. A Sentti- Monthly Journal, JUST received per ship "Montreal," an Do voted to Temperance, Seamen. Marine invoice of GOODS consulting in part of aad General Intelligence. Crate. Nappies and Soup plate*. Window Glass, PUBLISHED AMD EDITED »T Caaee bio* Print., blue Drill. «nd Denim*, SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN. TKKMS. One copy per annum, $2,00 Two copies, 4,00 Cases Ratio Jeans and Orleans Fancies, Bales brown Drill, $0 and 40 inches wide, Bhirting*, sheet iron, putty, glue. Re. C. BREWER fc CO. sayHtf. Three Vive bjr late arrivals, and for Ten Superior English Chronometer, French's JUSTbyreceived, order; by A Manufacture, Shrouding, Hatap, aasortad .. sale Watches, Jewelry and Fancy Goods, Sextant and Quadrant Glasses silvered and adju«trd. Chronometers repaired and accurate rales given Particular attention paid to watch repairing. CHRONOMETER. sale tks sasweribecs : 8 CaUs M da. see*, Coils Spunyarn, Houaeltne, Marline. Daap Sea Lines, z$ eorla Manila Cordage. EVERETT & CO. j-»5 tf. gutter, HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., in perfect for sale low WALDO tt CO. " "«• "«• " " ........ ........ 5,00 7,00 10,00 ADVKITIIIItNTI. One «e>uare, 1 insertion., $1,50 and tt cant* for evEVBBETT A CO., ery additional insertion. One half square or lea*, 1 insertions, #1,00 and 16 cent* for every addiTMPORTERS, will keep constantly on hand| tional insertion. For yearly advertising, pleas* aseortevent of English, French aad American apply to the Publisher. GOODS, suitable for Oregon, California and these Subscriptions and donations for the Friend ree*ivIsland*, which will be sold at low prices, myll tf ed at the Study of the Seamen's Chaplain, or by the SCALES. following Agents;—Mr. E. H. Boardrran, Honolulu "MONTREAL," an aasortment off Rev.Cochran Forbes, Lahaina; Rev. Titos Coaa. Counter and Platform Scale*, of superior qaality, Hilo; and the American Missionaries throughout the Islands. to weigh from M ta lOte lbs., for sale by C BREWER fc CO CHARLES E. HITCHCOCK, PRINTER. eayl* tf. janietf 111 'PER ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1847) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1847.07.16 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847.07.16 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/d12b546133f9e5907df8b16cb09cd4f9.pdf ee8159b2654eaed9fad544ca522a7402 PDF Text Text Vol. V ] HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., JUNE 15, 1847. ! i i 89 THE FRIEND. [No. XII. What an insignificant thing is a tyrannical 'he blood of some tyrants; philanthropy and A hundred feet by twelve the advancing spirit of liberty have softened sea captain. bounds his domain. See his frame, often the hearts and changed the minds of others. For the Friend. shaken by his own fears, or by the convul- ['Just in proportion as kings have sheathed the Wants of Seamen. siveness of his own passions. Hear hisi sword, and with the balance in one hand and hoarse voice, lost in the next wave that breaksi the olive in the other, addressed and treated No. 11. upon his quivering ship, or that may be their subjects as men and sons, providing for choked in death by the next fly he brushesi'their comfort, their education and their sal2. Seamen need better government. In minds of some masters, government admits impatiently from his hardened face. Wit-,ivation, just so far have mankind been conof but three degrees of comparison, stern, 'ness his pride over a few feet of plank and ciliated towards good niters, and advanced arbitrary, and cruel; perhaps I should add a tar, which the nexf sea may unbolt, or yon in every important relation and interest of fourth, brutal. Beyond or aside from this, lightning cloud consume in flame. Withi life. It is human nature, the fruit of good goes neither their knowledge or their prac- what a step he paces the quarter deck, that seed, the worthy and legitimate child ofa wortice. They can seldom give an order with- at best supports a wicked man, and at night thy parent. But the sons of the ocean will out an oath, and almost never without harsh- or day shelters a thorny pillow. How his always be bastards or deformed, should they ness, if not severity. For a trivial offence, eye scans the frail rigging that may snap in always cower under oaths and stripes. But which most likely he himself provoked, the the first blast that dismasts or founders his good rule and a just appreciation of men's offender is lashed to the shrouds and flogged, j boasted craft. How imperious his demean- rights have long been on the advance.— as one would be ashamed to flog his brute. jor, how stern his orders, how unmanly his They have been slow in their march on the And even where discipline is not carried to treatment of men whom he must meet at ai(ocean. But their messengers are abroad over the waters. They have softened many this excess, it is almost universally carried higher than an earthly tribunal, to feel in too far. However many exceptions there turn justice Without mercy, frowns nndI a hoarse voice. > They have taken the scourge may be, it is a. fact that seamen are not go-l{"stripes" without a remedy. How proud of'from the hand of the chanced master, and verned like reasonable men. They are or- his authority, when he cannot decently ex- therewith chased from his decks forever the dered about more like slaves than men, and ercise it, much less govern his own spirit.— demons of tyranny and cruelty. They have that often by those much their inferiors eithlittle reason has such a man to claim made a beginning, and in time Christian er in family rank, in morals, or intelligence, affinity with his race. Of all men he has the [ philanthropy and sound reason will create a whose "little brief authority" depends on no' least reason to be proud. Could he see public sentiment that will complete the good other character but their ability to kill a' himself as others see him, he would be glad!jwork. whsle and.sail a ship. And what may we'[of a smaller craft, could he only hide his lit-| Necessary to be a despot, or nothing, on naturally expect as the result of such treat- tleness on a broader ocean, nor care much ifi board ship? Then fear is the only element ment? Just what we find. A swearing disaster or his good fortune should strand of true government, and the rod the only inmaster hands down his oaths to his officers him far from the gaze and contempt of man- ducement to filial obedience. Prove this and crew. A stern order begets a surly re-'kind. There have been and are unreasona- libel who .can. Ten thousand experiences ply. Flogging stirs up mutiny. Tyranny ble and tyrannical men. Many have more have disproved it. Men must so long have drives to recklessness, and threats to bold- blood upon theiS skirts and more unpitied been the objects of misrule and oppression ness in transgression. Trampled on, men victims to bar against them the door of mer- as to have become insensible to the tew ef will grumble and desert; frowned on at eve- cy. But they had objects seemingly more love, who in ninety-nine cases out of a hunry step, they will inwardly curse their supe- worthy of human ambition. They had a dred, will not feel the force of kindness. A riors, and defy their authority. Abused for,.kingdom to usurp, or a foe to crush. Per-|'gentle word touches a gentle chord, and in every mistake, or every little fault made a haps a world under their feet would make true harmony begets gentle behavior. There crime, they will be eye-servants, and slight them weep, like Alexander, for other worlds have been ship masters in this ocean who their work, or be provoked to deeds more to conquer. But think of lording it on a whale jmight have thrown wide open the door of worthy of punishment. Human nature must ship! Four mates and thirty men to show .discharge, and not found a man witting to be changed, or unreasonable, despotic, or off to, orkeep nnrttnshj hard wordsand twist-, leave them. There have been others, who cruel government will every where and al- ed flax' An tut ought well whirl his long must keep their crew on board, or otherwise ways engender discontent and trouble. The ears in triumph, could he accomplish such a''put them in security, or lose them all. Most more closely confined the combustibles, the feat, but man on snch a pinnacle should get nnd trouble enough on entering port with more extensive and terrific tbe disaster.— down quick on the other side, and hang his applications for discharge. Why is it ? Not Oar wonder us-that such a degree and amount for shame! always, I confess, owing to wrong governof misrule haa not been more prolific of muAnd yet for this petty tyranny we hear the ment. In most cases, however, I apprehend tiny. "I am God Almighty on board of my plea of necessity. If so, that very tyranny is. What a fruitful source, then, of disship," was perhaps never seriously upon the has created it, and the further exercise of it content to the crew and vexation and expense blasphemous lips of but one man, but the des- will increase the demand. The drunkard to the master. And with bow little satisfacpotism that called forth the shocking expres- pleads the same necessity for his cups. He tion must those upon whom the blame really sion has often scowled upon the brow, flash- quenches his passion by the very indulgence rests review a voyage, at the close of which ed from the angry eye, ami forked in rage that afterwards adds fresh fuel to the name. their decks show scarce a man that entered from the quivering tongue of many an ocean Iron rule was once thought the only guaran- it with them, and whose Consuls' and contyrant. But the bleeding backs and crushed ty for national stability, and every crowned stables' fees have almost swallowed up the victims of cruelty will be swift head was a despot. But the burden was too shares that deserters have forfeited. On the im against their oppressors in the day great even for slavery to bear. Revolutions other hand, that man has cause of self eonL4SU hntWsifT UW ttwt IWINU sMVAsMI rtf tttA nnnfflflsVi am in j .tfl*Eftiljfifift who returns 11000 witH tIM CeTMW DsnTV sVK4n*CU VI Ul*a* The Seamen's Friend. the' ' : I i t' ti' i' i ■i! his'i J IJHow 1 1 1 '' ' 1 I I lit •ofthe �90 THE FRIEND. he brought out, and, en discharging themj voted to more important matters. lam in- the seamen who call upon you at each season there, all paid and in good condition, receives duced to make this request, knowing as I do of the visit of the whaling fleet. Enquire the thanks and respectful salutations of those 'that your paper is much noticed by the edi- minutely, for many are afraid to tell you the who would wish no better master at sea or tors in the U. S. with whom you exchange, truth, lest their report should get to the ears better friend on shore. This may be, and any and that any articles you may insert con- of their captain, and when their ships again other state of feeling ought to be the excep- cerning the subjects upon which I write, will left the port, full well they know what the retion. But how rare ! How unreasonably, cause suitable enquiries to be made by those suits would be. lam positively knowing to how injuriously, how needlessly, how shame- interested in the U. S., and thus, evils of one instance where a young man went to you which I am about to complain, may be ob- for the express purpose of informing you of fully rare! It may not be easy to determine the amount viated. a certain case of ill treatment of a very seof power that should be vested in a master Much has been done for the benefit of rious nature, but his heart failed him. I or under officer. But be it ever so absolute, seamen within the past few years; for their asked why did you not tell Mr. D ? He rethe abuse of it is always reprehensible and religious instructions in the providing suita- plied, " The old man find me out, and mean. Good discipline should be enforced, ble residences for themwhen on shore, whilst then I should have been murdered next seabut insolent and oppressive exercise of au- the exertions to promote temperance among son." He was not far from the truth. I thority deserves never to be tolerated. When them merit all praise. But a great deal more should like, with your approbation, to give this and some associated evils are removed, remains to be done; and some part of that an account of some cases of the above nawe may hope that the means employed to el- which does remain is of equal, if not greater ture, of which I have been a witness, supevate seamen will meet with more success. {value to the true temporal welfare of the pressing names, however. This I imagine Under the old despotism of the Chiefs of1sailor than any of the reforms above advert- would have a favorable effect in this way; these Islanders, the gospel would have run a ed to, seeing that they are the causes which those who have been guilty of the offence short and crippled course. Christianity has have rendered so many reforms necessary. would know the allusion, and for fear that a been working out their deliverance and their Amongst these, not the least is the manner repetition of their crime would bring to light lessening yoke has always reacted in promo- in which seamen are yet treated by masters the real name of the parties, they would be more circumspect, for many dread " public ting the blessings of Christianity. Missiona- aud officers of ships. ries may be sent among other oppressed naThat what has already been done for sea- opinion" more than they do laic, in fact this tions, even among the slaves of the U.S., men, has to a certain extent, elevated them is the case with all, for the punishments inbut who is ao visionary as to expect their in the moral scale, cannot be denied; and flicted by laws are often evaded, but the emancipation from sin, while the blight and this has brought with it a corresponding in- force of public opinion is not to bo resisted death grasp of slavery is upon them ( While crease of selt-respect,—a better knowledge or escaped from. 1 have heard a captain of Nero or Hildebrand lives and reigns, safety, of those unalienable rights, to which every a ship make this remark, (he heard that one truth and freedom die. lam making no com- human being is an heir,—and an increased of his crew would publish his conduct ia a parisons; I contend only for principle. Lib- sensitiveness to brutal treatment which the newspaper) He can take the law of me if erty in connection with judicious and humane moss were formerly unconscious of, compar- ;he likes, but "if he publishes me, I will shoot government is essential to the best being and atively ; while no conco.nitant amelioration of him so help me God." This is Use best ilprogress of any class or people in temporal usages,—of provision for the increased com- lustration of my purpose, and should you acor religious matters, oh land or at sea, from fort of the seamen; or the least moderation quiesce in my offer, I will prepare statethe throne of an, empire to the deck of a of the brutal and tyrannical system of pun- ments for you* next paper, which, in my ishments, has token place. A reform was humble opinion, will go farther towards rewhale ship. T. DWIGHT HUNT. and if needed in another quarter, and it does forming certain captains in these respects, seem to me, that while philanthropists have than all the laws enacted since those of to reform the degraded Oleron. Yours &.c, A sailor's opinion of Ship Discipline. exerted themselves, mariner; that their eager haste has not perR. dc Cruce. mitted them to perceive, " That in order to S. C Damon, morally elevate the slave the master must )sar Sir, —Since I have been in the Pa- be changed corporeally or mentally." c, (about two years) the perusal of your For my part, I have been convinced from 'riend" has afforded me oftentimes sin- an acquaintance of twenty years with seae pleasure; and I rejoice at the decided men, both on sea and land, that the moral MC is laret and miss Ropes. stand you have taken with regard to Tem- i degradation under which they labor, is as A new way of promoting Temperance ai sea. perance, being at the same time no less much owing to the treatment they receive Tbe captain of a ship had laid in a basket pleased with the course lately pursued by the whilst at sea, as to any other cause what- of claret for his own table. After being Hawaiian Government, concerning the same ever. It is not to be expected that men to some time at sea, as he was overhauling his matter; a course worthy of imitation by old- whom the most blasphemous and outrageous cabin, he thought mora bottles were missing er, and as will be claimed, more enlightened.|language, often accompanied with blows and than he could remember of having used.— governments. In addition to the amusement''kicks whilst at sea, is of daily occurrence, While reflecting upon the subject, the afforded to numerous seamen, readers of your with but little or no chance ofredress for the occurred to him that probably the cabin idea boy sheet, no small credit attaches to you, for same at the termination of the voyage, will was the cause of the deficiency. To ascerthe instruction also afforded, thus combining think otherwise, than that they are ofsmall tain tbe truth ofhis suspicions, he concealed the two great* desiderata for a good newspa- consideration amongst their feUow men. De- himself io a state room, and waited until the per, the utile with the dulce. Being well con- grade a man in his own eyes, and what is he? time for preparing dinner. The' hoy soon vincod of your having the interests of the A mere nonentity, retaining nothing save tbe came in, and having arranged the sailor for the foundation of your labors, I jhuman form. That this species of abuse went to tbe basket, took out a bottle,table, and venture to forward, you a few articles, rsto a much greater extent than most said, " Jean yon Dorsier, born in Rotterdam, them an insertion, andsmen are able to imagine, I know, and intends marriage with Mies Rosins Claret, 'iog you to give >u consider thorn admissible, and in order to prove it, I have but to refer you born in Burgundy. Notice is hereby ling too much upon the space dc- to seamen themselves. Ask, Mr. Editor, of"for the first, second, and third times; given T7 BJ'm if no Iv. Temperance Friend. firevails ■ �THE 91 FRIEND. i prosecute their worldly business, or oblige nothing daunted,pushed histrade ia oxen, and others to do it, and devote the day to secular, in tbe end, the old man found himself "essenand not sacred employments, debasethe pub- tially shaved." At Jo's next appearanc at lic mind, corrupt the public morals, and vio- Farmer D. 's all was changed, the old man at once declaring that he might go ahead, for late the rights both of God and of man. if he was shrewd enough to cheat him he A Sabbath Keeping Sea Captain.— could risk him with the gals, Jo went ahead, ofBoston, took charge of the gained the object of bis desires, and the old Captain H boy to him. he I've for the first time, as master of a man's conclusions have been found correct. something inL Jean," said got brig " tell to have condition I'm you vessel, to on that he should not sail agoing you; teresting Much trouble is known to arise when from port on the sabbath. His voyage was married." S—o," ejaculated Jean, casting an anx- from New York. One of the owners being scores and hundreds of English and Ameriious glance at the rope's end, " have me at that port, requested him to sail on the sab- can sailors are allowed liberty onshore where bath, giving as a reason that a fast sailing intoxicating drinks are sold. Time and again married, captain?" bound to the same place, " Yes. toNow listen and see that it is done ship at Boston, sail on that morning; and has it been so at these Islands. At Tahiti would probably according law." The captain elevated his voice so as to be should that vessel reach her place ot desti- the same is experienced under the revenue it would make, laws of the French. The report has reached heard all over the ship, and cried " Know tination before the L all men that Jean yon Dorsten, bom in Rot- probably, a difference in their profits of some us, that the commander ofthe English vessel terdam, intends marriage with Miss Barbara thousands of dollars. The captain insisted Ropes, born in Russia. Notice is hereby that the condition on which he took charge of war Grampus, would not give, his men given for the first, second, and third times; of the brig should be observed, and refused liberty on shore at Papiete, but for that purif no man appears to forbid the bans, the to sail on that day, notwithstanding it was pose had gone to one of the other islands. predicted that the wind, which was then fair, His conduct is worthy of imitation. It is alceremony will immediately take place." Hereupon the jolly sailor raised his arm would be ahead on Monday. Monday came so reported that about Christmas hut, some to perform this interesting ceremony, but be- and found the captain in port, but with a fore it descended, Jean proclaimed in a loud steamboat along side, early in the morning, English sailors and French soldiers hod a ready to tow him to sea. The wind, as pre- fracas, where several lives were lost on both voice, " I forbid the bans." "What, you rascal," said the captain, dicted, was directly ahead. The steamboat sides. Sincerely we hope the report may was discharged at the mouth of the harbor, you not drink my claret?" " didYes; not be true, but it certainly would be no more but if you know it, you also know and there our captain lay until Wednesday than would be expected, where the angry If afternoon, to law. the you that I did it all according with wind blowing a complete had forbidden the bans as I do now, I should gale, directly 'in his teeth.' The wind hav- passions of hundreds are infuriated by rum ing abated, the vessel was got under way and and brandy. The makers, venders, and ad not have touched it." The captain could not repress a hearty beat out over the round shoals until she got vocatcs of ardent spirits, have much to anlaugh. At length he answered, This time an offing. The wind then favored, and tor swer for, and it will be no difficult matter to I'll let you go, but remember, if you ever fourteen days all sails were set, making all cast you eyes on Miss Claret again, you the time a rapid advance towards the port of■ moke manifest their guilt. shall be wedded to Miss Ropes in such a destination. She arrived in port fourteen Judge Lee's Address.—The members of style, that you'll not forget the ceremony to days before the fast sailing ship which sailed the Oahu Temperance Society and others with a fair wind from boston on sabbath your dying day." 's brig had discharg- enjoyed a rich intellectual treat in listening morning. Capt. H ed, and was receiving her return cargo be- to Judge Lee on the evening of the 4th *nst. fore the other vessel bod arrived. She sailed His subject, Decision Character, was ably from port and reached Boston, discharged and made most happily applicable discussed, The American and Forbioi* Sabbath her cargo and received another, and had Union held its Third Annual Meeting at the been gone fourteen days before the other ar- to the practical duties ofthose pledged to the 's voyage was eminent- principles of total abstinence. The Society Old South Chapel, Boston, May 22, 1846. rived! Capt. H President, Thomas S. Williams, Chief Jus- ly a profitable one for the owners, and they requested a copy for publication, and when tice of the State of Connecticut. Justin made him a valuable present, saying as they published we shall furnish extracts, at least, , we will Edwards, Secretary; John Tappan, Moses handed it to him, " Captain H Grant, Benjamin Smith, Benjamin Howard, not ask you again to sail on the Sabbath."— for our readers. Truly the O. T. Society would not have existed in vain, if it had ac[3d An. Rep. A. & F. Sabbath Union. Jacob Sleeper, Executive Committee. The following, among other Resolutions, complished merely the calling forth of the A Good Test.—We heard a story the monthly lectures. That upon Public Opinwere adopted, viz: Resolved, That as the Sabbath was not 1 other day which is too good to be lost.— ion, has already been published while that made or given to men for secular business, Farmer Dickens, for so we call him, one of travelling or amusement, they have so right 1 the neighboring York county farmers, alike upon Virtoe would have done credit to a noted for his shrewdness, and pretty girls, University Professor of Mora) Philosophy.— to employ it in that way. Resolved, That as God has commanded was visited by Jo Jenkins, under pretence of The humorous and instructive lecture of our man to " Remember the Sabbath day to keep trading oxen, while his real object was to se- worthy Vice President would read well if it holy," all men have a right to the rest and cure one of Farmer Dieken's daughters.— privileges of that day, and no man can be Finding no way to accomplish his real object some Hogarth should accompany it with pendeprived of that right, or induced not to ex- ■ without a direct appeal to the old man, he cil illustrations I ercise it, without great injury to him, andI vetured to pop the question, and received in Mr. Robertson is mammMe) to dtfcrar tbe return a most decided negative. Jo was not through Mm, to the community. okb who the •*a**ass*s»*sißvssû.>.™| enough to manage for Kit girls. Jo Sabbath. ■Tiff Is id That #S unWswem atsstsVaßSSßßm ■■*•# em *SbbS*>bb man appears to forbid the bans, the ceremony will immediately take place." The roguish fellow thereupon placed the bottle to bis mouth, drained it, and cast it out of the window. The captain said nothing, but after dinner went upon deck, provided himself with a good rope's end, and called the • " " , " " Sabbath Friend. of >I I ! s*" *sjsbbb* Jshrewd ' '' �92 THE FRIEND. THE FRIEND, The truth upon this subject as upon most oth- cause, the fact is notorious; and there are, ers, lies midway between the extremes. It no doubt, at this moment, hundreds of young men, possessing the qualifications for very is hard to keep always the golden mean." different employment, engaged in the not very 15, JUNE HONOLULU, 1847. As we have asserted, not a few masters savory business of harpooning, cutting up will escape the censures of our worthy cor- and trying out, far away among the watery The reader of to-day's paper, respondents. In a late New York paper, we wastes of the Pacific. find two communications upon the subject of have met with the letter of one such, which Now there has recently been published a discipline upon ship board. One is from a we shall quote below with the remarks of the volume of stirring and rather painful interest, narrating the experience of such a landsman, the other from one whose home editor. It has never been our privilege to be- man as we have described, on board ayoung whalhas bsen in the forecastle. The writers send come acquainted with the captain ofthe'' Cre- ing ship which sailed from the port of New unlucky youngster had the their articles entirely without the knowledge scent," but we have met with scores of ship Bedford. This to go sowing his wHd oats under misfortune of each other. We have thought both ought masters in the whaling fleet whose characters .very unfavorable circumstances; and he deto appear at the same time. We are how-'.are not altogether unlike the one referred to his prolonged cruise as little better ever, unwilling to send them forth without in the subjoined extract. If propriety would than a sort of living Purgatory. The book extensively read; and has very natoffering a fow remarks upon the subject which i allow, we would gladly speak out their names. has been excited much painful feeling among urally these writers have discussed. The tendency More than once, twice or thrice have we met the relatives and friends of numerous young of both articles is to give the impression that them. They are men whom sailors respect whalers of the amateur class referred to.— in the minds of their respective authors, there and esteem. Jack says of them, they are Supposing the true account of one whale» is the belief that on board whale ships there as good masters as ever walked the deck of ship to be true account of all, parents who have sons far from home on voyages of this exists much cruel, tyrannical and even bru- a ship." Would that their number was lar- ; nature are filled with anxiety as well for the tal treatment. We are not going to deny ger. It is, we believe, increasing. This moral as the physical well-being ef their truthat there is ground for the charge, for such is should encourage the friends of the sailor. ants; and as they read Mr. Browne's narrative their hearts are oppressed with sorrow our own belief. Too much have we heard, We copy the following from a late number 1 and with fear. and seen, not to be of that opinion. Our of the New York Commercial Advertiser, But on board whale-ships as on board correspondents, however, as we believe, have whose, editor ranks high in the profession of other vessels, the situation of the crew is greatly influenced by the character of the taken a one-sided view ofthe subject. What newspaper conductors. master, and it does not by any means follow they declare to be true in regard to whale A Delightful Letter.—There are two that the masters of all whale-ships are such ships in general, is only true of a part. They kinds ofexcellence in letter-writing. One is cruel tyrants as he who walked the quartermake the exceptions the foundation of a produced by vivid powers of description or deck of the vessel to which Mr. Browne has and graceful turns of ex- given the name of Styx. general charge against the whaling fleet.— jby witty thoughts pression; this kind of excellence is seen in Happening recently to visit an old friend, There are doubtless ships to which their re- the letters of Madame dc Sevigne and Hor- a widow, who has a son on board a whaler, marks will fully apply. We have known ace Walpole. The other manifests itself in the conversation naturally turned upon bis earnest, truthful utterance of pure, gen- condition and prospects; and we, having obmasters who merit every expression of cen- the erous and noble sentiments, and of this, we tained some knowledge of Mr. Browne's revsure which our correspondents utter, and we think, an admirable specimen is given in the elations, were induced to express a hope that hare known others, and their number is not letter which we are permitted to copy, and. the young man had found a better commanda fow, who are entirely free from the exer- which, in our poor judgment, does so much er. Our friend, in response to this, proto the writer, that no addition could be duced tbe letter in question, which she had cise of a cruel, tyrannical, and brutal disci- honor made by the warmest language of eulogium. | received from her son's captain;, and we pline. This is true if the tenants of the fore- We veritably consider it one of the most, were so pleased with it as to ask a copy for castle bear good testimony, and those who beautiful epistolary compositions we ever! publication, feeling confident that it would be are acquainted with Jack, will not charge read, albeit the writer is only the skipper of welcome to many other parents. Such is the a whale ship, and undoubtedly never had the history of the following letter:— him with lightly passing over the sins of those remotest, suspicion that he was writing for the who live " abaft the mainmast." " SHir Crescent, at Sea, ) public ere. But we must tell how it comes OffWestern Islands, Aug. sth, 1846. J The impression we would have our read- to be published. It is pretty generally known, we suppose, Dear Madam,—In your letter ofthe 3d ers obtain, is not a one-sided, exaggerated that young men even of those of July, you requested me to write you in and distorted view of the subject but that who adventurous have received a good education and be- particular about the and what dispowhich corresponds with the truth. Let jus- long to families in comfortable circumstances sition I- had made of vessel, Frederick, but my time tice be done to masters and officers. They are very apt to indulge a roving disposition, was so taken up I was unable so to do, but making a cruise in a whaler; one reason a beloved mother, I doubt not, has written have many trials and vexation* in the dis- by of which is, that probably, and perhaps the you, ere this, alt particulars about every charge *f their duties, which would appal a principal, that voyages of this kind, by their madthing you desired to know. Yet, Usujsmsn. They undoubtedly have to deal length seem to offer the greatest advantages am, I feel it a duty I owe both youdear your and with, and govern many turbulent and refrac- to green hands, and present also the most family (although perfect strangers to me) to inducements to a tempting truant fancy iv the write a few lines from this port about your tory spirits, while circumstances bring many remoteness and comparative novelty of the He is before the mast at present, but ef sVmf4lm*M crass under their rule.— regions lo tie, visited. But whatever the son. should. >Ny vara asy oatarn imt'vag %ke> vwjfttge , " will scribes " • ! I . • I i ' " �THE 93 FRIEND. — . =j I will promote him, for I feel more interest the riches ofthe ocean, but happy in the love of Good Hope, touched at the islands ofMadagascar, Johanna, and Zanzibar, where our in him now than I formerly did, on your ac- of a Saviour. Respectfully yours, WESTFALL. count; for, although he is a little wild, he has! LEROY R. author was discharged in May 1848. Ha a feeling heart, and is willing to take my adS. It was impossible for me to write remained on the Island until tbe following P. vice, which I always endeavor to give lor his to you before I sailed, my mind was so dis-, |tracted with the cares of such a voyage, and 1August when he sailed in a Salem Brig for good. He is very ambitious, full of perseverance, leaving all that I hold dear on earth, perhaps the U. S., touching at St. Helena and armL. R» W. ling at Salem in October. The period embraand entirely fearless. He will no doubt rise lbrever. rapidly should he feel disposed to continue ced in the narrative is about one year and in the business. I regretted very much that New Work. four months. Soon after his return to the 17. I could not take him as a boatsteerer with Whaling notes', Cruise, with S. he ogam visisted Washington and resumme, but he is rather light and young, so that Etchincs of a as to Zanzibar, his the the voyage sojourn it for benefit to a on Island go I think of of I ed his dutiesas a reporter, Mid according to a seaman; he is in my boat, and I shall alwhich is appended a brief history of the the report of a gentleman recently from Whale Fishery, its past and present ways study his interests as though they were busimy own in all things. I am very sorry to Hon. By J. Ross Browne. Illustrated by 'Washington, he is still engaged in that and wood. ness, in which he has the reputation of being say that I am not a professor ofreligion, yet numerous engravings on steel it is something which I revere, for 1 have a Harper &. Brothers, Publishers. JVcw remarkably expert and successful. He now York, 1846. praying wife and mother; and a father who I in Washington, goes by the name of the doubt not is in Heaven. I, too, like Fredeour last number we noticed a new "whaler." In dea and all that was home, had gopd rick, sirable to make me happy and contented, but work, entitled " Typee, or a peep at PolyneHaving answered quite summarily, Who is could not rest without going to sea, which, sian Life," by H. Melville, who served in J. Ross Browne ? We now will offer a few at the best, is a hard lite. To be deprived the forecastle of an American whale ship.— work which he has writof society and sanctuary privileges at times Another work has come to hand written by a remarks upon the ten. It is a book we have read with much seems more than I can bear, yet there is a same that the once who the capacity. served in sweet consolation in knowing interest. Its style is simple and graphic.— person despised seamen now have numberless We are extremely glad to meet with this pro- The narrative is truthful. Having listened prayers offered up for them in their wander- duction just at the present moment, and in for the hundredth time to the verbal narraings over treacherous oceans, and verymany which tives of whalemen, we think that our author to care for their spiritual and temporal wel- connexion withthe numerous criticisms al- has portrayed a whaleman's life as it appearAn we the late American papers. fare. find in wrote me how in since work be found the will you times, have at lusion to the I ed to his own mind. In the preface ofthe your son was situated, felt almost condemn- marks which we quote in to day's paper from work, he declares it to be his design "to ed for inviting him to go with me,* but if he the New York Commercial Advertiser. present to the public a faithful delineation of is determined to go to sea, I know he is betbe gratified obtaining in where for Our else, readers may the life of a whaleman." This we believe ter off than he would be any Ido feel much for you. A parent's feelings an answer to the question, Who is J. Ross he has endeavored to do, and perhaps has I well know, and at your age it must be Browne, the author? From the book and a done, so for as it is possible for one with his doubly trying to have him from you, yet I that he is .tastes, views, feelings and habits. It is most doubt not that God, "who holds the winds in gentleman at our elbow, we learn hollow of birth. At the the his a Kentuckian of nine- manifest that the writer'sformer associations age by his fists, and the seas in hand," will hear and answer your prayers teen he visits the city of Washington and .and future plans not a little unfitted him for in behalf of your fatherless boy, and you will becomes a popular stenographic reporter in doing exact justice to all parties. He thoyet see him all that a pious mother could wish. I have as good a vessel as floats the ocean; the U. S. Senate, during the session of 1841 roughly detested the business, and hence all my officers are excellent men, having my —42. After the close of the session, in com- its hardships and annoyances were magnichoice among a number, and the crew are pany with a young clerk from one of the fied. Perhaps an adventurous and enterthe most imral set of seamen I ever saw. I public offices in Washington, he starts to prising whaleman would find full much to have not heard an oath uttered since we sailed, or an unpleasant word spoken on board see the world and visit "foreign parts."— disgust and ruffle his mind in reporting the the ship. Should you feel anxious to know From his own account of setting out on such long-winded and prosy speeches of Congressoccasionally about the ship, you can inquire] an adventure with only $40,00 and falling in men, as did our author in submitting to the ofmy mother. I shall, dear madam, write in New York, whose discipline and trying out the oil on board the you again from the Sandwich Islands, or with a shipping agent wherever I shall recruit ship. My voyage stories he so readily believed, we must think Styx. Every man must be allowed to be the will extend around the world, going by the, that "greenness" is a characteristic not ex- best just judge ofhis own profession. Cape of Good Hope, and returning hy the, chisively belonging to those who may have The picture which he has drawn is net way of Cape Horn. Accept my siocerej! favorthanks for the interest you manifested for been born east of Hudson River! Having such as would give a landsman a. very and of the business of out looking doffed his " long togs" and shipped in a wha- able opinion myself and craw on a perilous Voyage, believe me when I ask an interest in your ler, he sails from New Bedford in July, 1812. for and catching whales. His book will be prayers, and the prayers of all the people of* The Barque Styx," (alias Bruce,) touched read, and its reading we hope will do good; " God, that we may net only return laden withi lon her outward bound passage, at the Wes- Still like Dana's "twoyears before tbe mast," af iW. knar ug men. to ii */l* hai) mad* nae ?aj K« with «* writs? tern Islands, thence proceeded round Cape it will — ** '' whenhe was taste of <ac ahlp. �94 THE TRIEJVD. ous ef leaving home for the dangers of the would have modified some of his views and diffuse abroad useful information respecting sen, than it will deter from seeking employ- softened some of his expressions. As it is, the Sandwich Islands, Seamen, or subjects in ment in tbe whaling business. The reader the book is interesting and will be read.— general. The Appendix of this work conof this work, however, must not imagine that Would that its perusal might deter from tains much well selected matter, upon the all whale ships are like tbe Styx, and he leaving home some of those who are seeking history and present condition of tho whale ought to keep in mind that the master of the a home on the deep, but who will be inevita- fishery. Styx must indeed, have been a paragon ofbly disappointed. Native Schools.—On Tuesday, June Ist, excellence always to have kept his temper in Our limits will not allow us at present to an examination of native schools took place dealing with such a crew as our author de- give extracts from the work, but we shall at the Rev. Mr. Armstrong's church. About scribes as tenanting the forecastle of said hope to do so at some future time. Some of 400 children and youth of both sexes were vessel. He relates but one case of geuattne the author's sketches are excellent and his present, with their respective teachers. A i flogging that occurred whilehe was on board, narrative of a residence in Zanzibar is quite more well dressed and well-behaved company and of that instance be has made all that was instructive. of native children we have never beheld. possible, having given an engraving of the Our author concludes with some very no- These schools are under the superintendscene. While we are most thoroughly and ble sentiments. " I have a loathsome con- ence of a young Hawaiian who also teaches heartily opposed to the flogging system, yet tempt for the shutting arguments urged in the Station-School, or select school for boys. we must think if ever two sailors deserved support of tyranny." Sentiments like this This school appeared remarkable well in flogging, it was in the case described by our are frequently to be met with in perusing the Arithmetic, and the rudiments of Geometry. author. Bully" and Jack," were guilty work. We hope the next time the author Their teacher, we are informed, was a grodof violating a law of the ship, and of most feels the need of relaxation from the arduous j uate of Lahainaluna, having been there edinhumanly attempting to fight and flog each duties of a reporter in the U. S. Senate, that ucated by Mr. Hunnewell, of Chariest own, other in the forecastle. For this offence he will make a land cruise" through his Moss., and formerly a resident at the Isthey were both seized up" and " flogged." native State and other slave States, and then lands. It was highly gratifying to witness the preThe captain distinctly remarking, " Remempublish to the world a volume from his graph- sence of His Majesty and the interest he ber, now, this is for fighting." Would that ic pen, entitled, Etchings of a rambling manifested in the welfare of his young subevery time a sailor is flogged, the master and tour, with notes of a sojourn en a Mississip- jects. An address was made to the scholars by the Minister of Instruction, followed by officers had as plausible grounds. pi plantation; to which is added a brief his- some remarks by His Majesty. JudgeTur.In reading the narrative, these two causes tory of Slavery in the U. States, its past and S. Consul, also made an appropriate rill, U. Mem to have been the principal occasion of present condition. Illustrated by numerous address which was interpreted by the Rev. the unbappiness and misery on board the engravings on steel and wood." We express Mr. Armstrong. He expressed great delight Styx,—Ist, Captain and officers did not suf- this hope because Mr. Browne on more than in witnessing the present prosperous condition of the schools, especially as it was conficiently respect themselves, to refrain from one occasion, evinces that there is a convic- nected with the early labors of one at this using the most abusive, vulgar and profane tion in his bosom, that while he denounces station, with whom he was associated as a language in addressing the men; and 2nd, the tyranny on board whale ships, some of fellow student and college classmate! in years gone past. some ofthe men, according to our author's his readers may with justice refer him to the We are rejoiced to learn that the interests own account, were any thing but promising "peculiar institutions of the South." Vide of education receive so much attention,, and characters, being 6n*te«, thieves and liars, sincerely hope that attention may be in499. Not that we would utter the we page creased rather than diminished. except a fow clever chaps! Good note of apology in justification of schools are a nation's best defence One point has been painfully manifest to slightest and glory. bad treatment on board merchant or whale Capital judiciously expended in the instrucus is the perusal ofthe book, —there was no should like to ask Mr. Browne tion of the young, returns the very highest sabbath on board the Styx. It is stated that ships, still we rate of interest. is not a thousand times worse systhe barque left New Bedford on the sabbath, if there tem of flogging on the Southern plantations, t The Rev. Mr. Hrngham, the Predecessor of the but after that, the author in no way alludes Rev. Mr. Armstrong. to the Holy Day. Perhaps thereal cause of than exists in the American naval, merchant, us, for Donations. Mr. B. this was the fact, that whale ships generally and whaling service ? Pardon FOR THE FRIEND. the question, should your eye ever Rev. account all days alike. Profane language is asking E. Bond, Kohala, Hawaii, $10,00 FOR SEAMEN'S CHAPLAINCY. quite too frequently introduced into the nar- glance on these hastily penned paragraphs. $5,00 ration; we suppose the author thought it ne- It is naturally suggested by your own train Capt. Hackfield, cessary for the sake of making it more truth- of remarks. The publication of the Friend for Juful! As he takes upon himself to speak so In conclusion we would acknowledge the ly 1, will be delayed a few days' in conseconfidently in regard to tbe whaling business, compliment which is made in tho appendix of quence of the Editor's absence. |C7» During the absence of the Chaplain, %»e regret, although he may not, that he did the work to the " Honolulu Friend," and feel Public Services may be expected every sabnot serve longer and on board mora than one gratified if our humble efforts as editor, with bath morning. The sabbath school coati*.whale ship. Hod he done so, we think be she aid of our contributors, are calculated to ues aa usual . " . " " " , " ; . . , ' �THE DIED. ., , 95 FRIEND. BOAT FOR SALE. A HANDSOME WELL BUILT GIG, YH SSOO REWARD. it has come to the knowledge of H. H. M. 's Government, that a secret Lodge WHEREAS, Ia Honolulu, June 3*l, William Thompson, belonging to the 19 feet by 4 feet 6 inches, with Oara, Rudder North of Englsml. He Im* resided many )rara upon the Islands and Cushion, all complete. Enquire at the office of or Society ofrogues hss existed and atill exists at Hoand left a wife and two children. the Polynesian. June 14—If nolulu, banded logother by an'oath of fidelity under * lv NewLondon, Conn t apt Benjamin Stark, 62 years. a desperate leader, (said to be about forty-five years 1846, William Henry,a«ed 2 years In Fairhaven, Mass PRESERVED MEATB AND SOUPS. of age, and once a man-of-war's man) and whose and some months, only son of Captain William WhltneM.— [N. Bedford Reporter. possession by stratagem of His Maassortment just received, and object is to getKamehameha HI., or some other fast for sale by the undersigned, among which are jesty's yacht. sailing vessel, to cruise in these seas for purposes Green Peas and Gravy, Carrots and Gravy, PASSENGERS. Id ihe GeneralKearney from California—Messrs.O. L. Gray, > ami Jacob Frankfurt. Oeonrr P. Ilyan, Herman In the Euphemia for California—H. Grimes, Esq., lady and Mcaer* Grilfln ai.d Furbush. child, Rev. C. rt Lyman, In the Mt. Vernon for Columbia River—Mr. Heard.nan. Columbia—Meters, Lawion and Poat. In the Henry for In the Janelte, from .'.tlnti, Mrs. l-rui){ and Miss Uring. Hackford and Moore, and Id theHarah Ann for Tahiti, Capts. Mr. Painter. MARINE JOURNAL. PORT OF HONOLULU. ARRIVED. Juno 3.—Schr. Gen. Kearney, Mensies, SI ds. fin. San redrn. 4.—Eng. bark Janelte, Driuu. 3D ds fin. Tahlll. Reports Hawaiian schooner Swallow at Tahlll, May 3d,bouud for Valparaiso. In port. Uranle frigrete. Heroine sloop, 1Am. whaler, ami 1 Dutch and Hamburg ship. H. 11. M.'s ship Grampus sailed, April 28, destination unknown. 11. B. M.'s ship Juno had sailed for Navigator's. June 6—Schr Carrency Lass, McLean, 38 days from Bodega, with lumber, to Dickson St Hay. SAILED. May 30.—Am. bark Toulon, Crosby, tor Columbia RHrer. June 2.—Am. brig Hsary, Bray, for Columbia River. 3.—Am. ship Mt. Vernon, Given, fur Columbia River 4.—Hawaiian brig Euphemia, Kossum, for California. June 19 —Hriiish bark Janelte, Dring, for ColumbiaRiver. MEMORANDA. 20, American whale ship Richmond, Winters, Coldspring, 9 mos., 550 whale, 150 sperm. Last from Hobsrt Tows, has on board a runaway from that place, whosecreted himself and waa not discovered until the ship was at sea. Supposed to be a convict and talk, of procuring bit discharge at Oahu, on the return of the ship from the Nona Wet. tu Fa.KClsco —Transport hark W hiton, Gilson, 148 days from New York, arrived April 21th, with passengers for the XT Touched at Roloa, Kauai, May Oregon. Brig Prima Sera, Stenner, arrived tame date from Bin Pedro. May lat. Brig Elisabeth, King, from Monterey. sth Brig Com. Stockton, Young, from Oregon. Khip Barnstsble, Hall, from San Pedro. May St. Sailedahlp Thoa. H. Perkins, for China April (7. Ship Baaan Drew, for China. In May, ship Loo < boa, direct for Bostsa. r PHE MASONIC FESTIVAL. Members ofthe Lodge " Le Proo- JL mi di l' Gceaitie," will assemble at the Masonic Hall on Thursday morning, the 24th June, current, to celebrate the festival of St. John the Biptiat, at 9 o'clock A. M., and from thence proceed to the Bethel Church, where a sermon will be delivered at 1-2 past: 9 o'clock, by the Rev. Lobsii* Andrews, Chaplain for the occasion. The pubii' are respectfully invited to attend. R.C. JANION, W. M. By order of JaMeh Bastiam, Secy. June 16. / LOST. IN the 7tbinst., a Certificate ef Natural.- vTzation, Pass," from 11. B. M.'s Consal lieneral belonging" to the subscriber. The finder, by restoring one or both will be suitably rewarded. aod HaaoWo. turn JOSEPH WRITCH, 8.—« lBlacksmrth ' AFRESH Reaat Beef, Salmon, Harricot Mutton, Stewed Veal and Green Peas, Roast Fowl, Calves Head, Maahed Turnips, Roast Mutton, Ox Tail Soup, Mock Turtle do., &c, &c, &c. R. VIDA ot VONPFISTER. jun!2 tf. RICE. CAROLINA RICE—6,OOO lbs. superior, \J received per Montreal, and for sale by S. H. WILLIAMS. juniatf. SPERM CANDLES. QA BOXES Sperm Candles, for sale by O\J - R. VIDA & VONPFISTER. if. junl2. IENGLISH CANVASS. CANVASS—IOO bolts, No. J 1 lo 5, for sale by R. VIDA juniatf. &. VONPFISTER. CORDAGE. yet disclosed, but believed to be piratical, and whose presence m this kingdom is dangerous to persons and property, the above Reward ofFive Hundred Dollars, will be paid from His Majesty'" Exchequer, to any person or persons who will give information that will lead to the detection and conviction ofthe whole or part of said Secret Lodge or Society. It is believed that they have in their possession a new figure head, and a stern board to supply the place ofthe crown on the stern of the Kamehameha 111. They have also sets of false papers and flags to be used as required. One set is Mexican. They designed to take the Kamehameha 111., by taking passage In her for Maui, with their anne concealed in their chests, and to overpower the crew on the passage and put them ashore on Lanai. These particulars may aid in their detection, and put all persons on their guard against their attempts. Honolulu House, May I, 184T. tf not DRY GOODS. received per Montreal, from Boston, and for sale by the subscribe!s: 16 Cases Prints, assorted patterns, Balxarities, Lawns, 10 m 4 Linen Sheeting, 4 m 4 fine Linen, COILS Towline, 20 do. Hemp, assorted JUST 8jun!2 sizes, Spunyarn, Marline, by R. VIDA & &.C., for sale VONPFISTER. tf. FLOUR. 1 AA BARRELS superior Flour, L\J\J brand," and for sale by " Haxall just.received from the United Stales S. H. jun6. WILLIAMS. tf. TOPSAIL CHAINS. -L CHAINS, 3-8, 1-2 and 5-8, for sale by EVERETT & jun6 CO. tf. LEATHER. X A SIDES Sole and Rigging Leather, fer O\J sale by EVERETT & CO. jun6 tr. TEA* Marseilles Quilts, 10, 11 and 12 h 4, Damask Table Cloths, 8, 12 snd 16 M 4, Napkins, Bleached and Brown Sheetings, Brown Drillings, Denims, Gambroons, Sheetings, Meihuen Duck, do. Ticking, 5 Dozen Ladies' Kid Gloves, Open work Lace ds, Gents. Lisle Gloves, Ladies' blesched and unbleached Hose, Children's Bleached and Mixed do.. Gilt Buttons, Colored Agate do., Pencil Leads, Razor Strops, Wafers, Hooks snd Eyes, Lines Thread, Playing Cards, &c, &c. my2a tf. EVERETT & CO. „ " OFFER Hemp WALDO a CO. for sale the following articles of Merchandise: and Manila rope, cutting falls, towline. Blocks, handspikes, blubber books, fin chains. Canvas No. 1 to 5, standing rigging. Black, green and red paint,, white lead. Spirits turpentine, paint oil, whale oil, olive oil, Winchester's No. 1 yellow soap, California aoa American beef and pork, jerked beef, flour. j""'*' tf. Coffee, sugar, molasses, pickles in bis. and b-'ta. R. VIDA ot VONPFI3TER. Hoop iron, tea kettles, saucepans, wick yarn, FLOUR. Blue cloth caps, felt bats, cot 'n and silk umbrellas, A LOT of superior Chile Flour, just receiv- Crape shawls, China satis aprons, Claret wins. il ed and for sale by Also—\ Anchor, weighing 1600 lbs, and 1 new R. VIDA 8t VONPFISTER. fore top-mast staysail. junll if. myltf A FEW Boxes superior TEA, fcr sale at retail by R. VIDA & VONPFISTER. jnn!2 tf. RICE. 1 AAA Lbs. Best quality American Rice, SHIP'S WINDLASS. patent Ship's Windlass, tor sale by ONE j"nl2. K. VIDA & VONPFISTER. tf. PUMPS. good Pumps for sale low by TWO It junlg. . K. VIDA VONPFISTER. tf. DENIMS t | A BALES and two eases superior heavy' 1U Denims, tor sale by mv a» tf. WALDOS: CO < CROCKERY A GLASSWARE. I UST received, and for sale by EVERETT J & CO., Plates, assorted sixes, Ewers and Basins, Cups and Saucers, Foot Baths, Slop Jars, Covered Dishes, Brush and Soap Trays, 80. Pitchers, Tumblers in Casks, Decanters, Hanging aad Standi Laaaps, Shade So., "»»»- ■ ' tf. HACKERS. (Y\ TINS Cold Water, Butter and Sugar \IUU Crackars, justreceived, and for sale by •nySStf. WALDO a CO. �96 THE F ft I E N D. O. BREWER & 00, BY ORDER OP THB MSCRKTARY OF or vessel shall pwy alrwahs of such view report, and j-id.meiu, and be taxed and allowed oa a fai ffiencral (ffommtafliou OUfct.ON TERRITORY. JHrrctjantfl, AN ACT to prevent Deaertlon, n»d for the copy thereof, certified by aaid judge, but if the com HONOLULU, OAHU, recorery ot deserting or absconding aVen- plaint of ihe said crew ahull appear upon the a.in Charms Bncvin, ) report and judgment to have been without founds ■aen. J. F. B. Ma«ssul,[ Hawaiian Islands. § 1. J*i ft tnurttdby the float* of' B*pnuntative$ lion, then the said master or captain, or the ownei Francis Johnson. } Oregon Ttrritury, Th«t when it iliaII l>« made or consiarnee of such ship or veaael, shall deduct the vVaittsd—Government nr Whaler's Bills on Ihe United tf SiaU'S, alK-|'coat aad reasonable damages for the detontion (In to appear to any Juatice of the Peace, by or France, for which money will da«it of any person, thai, any person baa deserted be ascertained by said Judge) out of the wagea comIe advanced nil I he most fsvoralilr Irrms. and seamen or capof maaier or due to ihe aaid mate ing complaing any or absconded from lha service B. H. BOABDSffAir, tain of a veaael claiming the servicee of such de- marinets. contract or the duty of the Territorial Seagree§ or It ahall be 7. atljronomtttr JWat.tr, serting absconding person, upon ment made and sniered into, either in this or s for- cretary to cause s copy of this Act to be published HONOLULU, OAHU, H. !., Juatice the Peace shall the and the Sandwich Islands imin Oregon Spectator, the said of oign couairy, orraas soa sals an assostmbut op mediately ia»ue hia warrunt for the apprehension of papers, as soon as practicable. such deserting or absconding person, and cause the 5 8. This Act lo take effect and be in force from Clocks, Wutcbcs, Jewelry and Fancy Goods, Sextant snd Quadrant Glasses silvered and adjusted. accused to be brought b< tore him, or some other and after its paasage. Chronometers repaired and accurate rales gvvee. A. L. Lovuor, Speaker. Justice of the Peace of lha county in which the Attest, Particular attention paid lv watch repairing. N. HtJBKn, Clerk. original writ issued. 5 t. The officer having (he warrant, or any other Approved, Oregon City, 19th Pec, 1846. EVERETT 6c CO, m»tf CEO. ABERNETHY. person who may be duly authorized lo serve said warrant, may arrest said accused deserting or abotto tfommissicm JHerdjants, GEORGE RISE I, Y, Er sconding peraon in any county in this Territory, and P HONOLOtU, OAHU, H. I. bring him forthwith before the Justice of the Pesos JA. J j iMjsejjr BUTCHER AND GENERAL MEAT SALESMAN, be«s leave most tJ- Money advanced on favorable terms for Bills of who issued the war nil, or some other Justice of the respectfully to inform the residents Exchange on the United Stales, Fngland and France. Peace oflhessme county. § 3. Upon I ho trial or lha case,ir it shall ap, ■eUaaaaJatBBaa of Honolulu and shipmasters generalRODRIGUEZ VIDA & YON PFISTER, pear that the muster or oaptain of said vessel is en- ly, that he has taken the stand owned by Mr. nXALSaain titled lo Ihe further services of said deserting or ab- French, and lately occupied by Messrs. Robinson BHIP CHANDLERY AND PROVISIONS, sconding parson, it shall ba lha duty of the Justice & Co., where he is determined lo sell none but the HONOLULU, OAHU, H. I. of the Peace, ar the court trying the sama, to cauae best of meat, and trusts that by cleanliness and said deserting or absconding parson to be delivered strict attention to his business he may merit a ahare Ship* supplied wilh recruits at the lnwevt market price, for Cash or Rills on the United States or Europe. up u> the master or captain of said vessel, and all of public patronage. costs ahull be adjudged ogainal said desertlu; or abG. K. trusts nothing shall be wanting on hia port A. P. EVERETT, sconding perron, and a certificate of the same shall to give satisfaction to those whom be may have the jcs. xar <s» tea sS> sv us ub m be delivered to the said master or captain, who honor to serve. » shall thereupon pay the aame. N. B. Ox Tongues aad Corned Beef cured in a HONOLULU, OAfttJ. H. I. my22 ly. t 4. Anv person who shall entice a seaman se-to superior manner. (Office al the Counting Room ofEverett A Co.) leave his ship, or who aball knowingly harbor, crete, employ, or in anywise assist a deserting or BREAD BAKERY! 8. H. WILXsIAIttS, absconding aeatnan, ahall, upon conviction thereof, inform the inhabwould undersigned titotntn(sa(on iHcrcfjant, (rve tJEfenrral hundred, nor any sum not exceeding itants of Honolulu, that he has removed to the all 6ne> HONOLULU, OAHU, H. I. H3 Iff dollars for each offence ; and (hall known as Mr.Graformerly next lo the place b.: premises Enacted under ibe provisions of this Act, vier'a Hotel, and Mr. Vincent's lumber yard. He CORNELIUS HOVER, be recovered would likewise take this opportvnity of reluming paid inio the county treasury, and MAim in either by indictment or action of debt, in the name thanks to his numerous customers for the liberal General Merchandise A Hawaiiaa Produce, of the county. be boa received since commencing the patronage the HILO. HAWAII. captain, That master or on {6. every ship above business; and weald farther inform them that desertion of any of hU crew, ahull be bound in the he can now.supply them with fresh Bread, both Whaleships supplied wilh Recruits on favorable terms,» penal suan of fifty dollars, to give mmediato mlbr- morning and evening. Also a large quantity of exchange for Bills or Goods adapted to the maaket. mation of the saoae to the proper authority. and Chilean flour for sale in quantities to American § 6. That if tlto mate or first officer under Ihe snil purchasers. captain or master, and a ntkjnritjrof th* crew of any None but the best floor in market will either be Teasel or ship lying in any port of Oregon Tarritory, ao'd or baked at this establishment. shall discover that said ship or vessel ra loo leaky, A Semi-Monthly Journal, •.•Terms Cash.—No credit given. BOWDEN. or otherwise unfit (n hnrcrew, body, tackle, apparel, Imy | tf Devoted te Temperance, Seamen, Marine furniture, previsions, or stores, to proceed to sea, and General latelligence. and ahall require rnch unfitness lo be inquired into, NOTICE. PUBLISHED AMD EDITED IT the mnater or captain ahall, upon the request of the JAMES ROBINSON & CO. SAMUEL G. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN mete, (or other officer,) and such majority, forththeir new Batcher having opened 8+top TERMS. with apply to the presiding Judge of the county on the new wharf opposite the Cua- One copy per annum, coart, either in term liana or vacation, and there- lMaaw|V J2,»0 inform their respectfully om House, and Za%B*-efasaasw «• required Two copies, upon, aaid Judge ia hereby authorised 4,(0 customersj'that they be able will friends and former the Three *• 6,00 to issue Mb precept, directed to three persons, the iaUnds afBEEF them with th* beet supply that can be to five proeurmeat akilful in mnrnn. e affaire 7.00 ly. usual prices. myS2 at the ford, board such vessel or Ten •' '• ed, requiring them te repair on 10.00 ship and to examine the same In respect lo Ihe deR. VIOA A VON PEISTER, fects or iaeurnaienoiea complained of, and to make ADVEBTISEMBNTB. report lo the n id Judge in writing under their hands, keep constantly on hand a general One square, S insertions, §1,60 and 60 cents for evor the haada of two of then*, whether la any, or in Provisions, &c. aeaortrneniof8hipCha«olery, ery additional insertion. One half square oi less, what respect, the aaid ship or vessel is unfit lo pro.. usually required for whale ships touching at thir 2 insertions, #1,00 and 46 cents for every addior addition of seen, prevtsiena to and what them at the lowsea, ceed port Car recruits; and will supply tional insertion. For yearly advertising, (tease stores, or what repairs or alterations ia the body, est market prices for cash or Hills of Exchange on apply to the Publisher. tackle, or appirci «ill bo necessary, and aeon such the United States. England and France. my*l tf Subscriptions and donations for the Friend receivreport the aaid Judge ahall adjudge aad determine ed at the Study of the Seamen's Chaplain, or by the and endorse -vn the aaid report has judgment, whethW«iR AND HOLASDEK. fallow ing Agents;—Mr. E. H. Hoard ran. Honolulu; er the aaiu ehip or .easel ia fit to proceed lo sea or subscriber is constantly making, and Be*. Cochran Forbes, Lahaina; Rev. Titae Coan, net, and Ihe sassier or captain, and crew, shall in ha* on hand, a eupaww* qeali'y of molassea and Hilo; and tbe American Miaaaouries shrougbeot tbe all Ihinga conform to the said judgment. If the for sals cheap for cash or approved Islanda. caajapl.n.i of .he m to and majority of aaid •raw. brown sugar, *M.A.McLANEi .,ao Apply «o shall upon aaid repert and H»»«nl J** CHARLES E. HITCHCOCK, PRINTER. ilie 7 iJZaatit anlr. i ' Auction JET"* sC' ( THE THE . 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[No. XI. the bows of the ship; they have sat down toi looked down where he saw his chest go, and their grub" on the deck or on their chests, wondered why it should be thrust into such a or under the lee of the bulwarks; they have hole, When a stern voice from the starboard For the Friend. dodged to escape the fragments of then*, shiv- quarter orders his trembling limbs aloft.— Wants of Seamen. ered boat, and heard the " Whiff" pf'the de- He thinks that somebody's* voice has very I. scending fluke that hurried their less fortu- much changed iv tone, but " loose the jib," I have been more or less nate shipmate into eternity.. They have tug- and "shake out the fore-topsail," startles thrown into contact with this class of men ged long at the dying whale, which perhaps, him to do something and go somewhere. He for two years past, and perhaps a few sug- at length sunk from their reach, leaving them is naturally awkward in hisfirst attempt aloft. gestions upon the above topic, which have through sudden- fogs and with much weari- and a louder voice hurls an oath after him often occurred to me, may not be unprofita- ness, and with no prize to repay them, to toil that nearly brings him to the deck. "What," ble to your readers. Though applicable to back all day, over a " chopt sea," to their thinks he, "it was a law of the ship that no sea-faring men in general, they have partic- lost vessel, and perhaps an ordinary supper. profane language should be used on board!" All this they know, and they will have it Perhaps anotheroath from the consistent masular reference to whalemen. sailor wants again. Perhaps- they have no better home 1ter, or under officer, breaks for a while his A 1. A fair understanding as to the voyage on land, or having a better, still love the ex-|■ I reflections, while he exerts himself to his utThis he, does not al- posures and excitement? ofthe worse. Theyj most at his work, to save them another curse before entering upon it.sometimes be his own enter the lists again, and if not trampled on and his own feelings further pain. Sails unways get. It may fault. The buoyancy of yotith brightens the by their superiors, these sturdy fellows will furled and anchor hauled in and made fast, dark horizon, smooths the rough seas, ampli- fill the sbip with little trouble to her officers, the ship fills away and sails quietly out to fies the narrow accommodations, and softens only anxious of promotion, or content at their open sea. The halyards properly adjusted, the hard words and the hard fare incident to voyage's end, to draw their well earned and the decks clear, he begins to think of the life he covets, and • little does he think "shares." They have got what they ex- where he is to lodge,-and with whom he is to and less does he care at] to where, with whom, pected, a sailor's berth and a whaleman's toil, associate. The lewd song-and the profane and how long his home is to be upon the rigid rule and a full ship. They have gener- 'words of those about him, send the cold chills •over his frame, and he shrinks inwardly from ocean wave. Without a tear he turns his ally no ground of complaint. But there is a class who have. It would; their companionship. He asks himself are back upon the dull scenes of his childhood, and with the blue deep in his eye, merrily be foolishly credulous to believe every tale' these the ' likely chaps' Lwas told would be shakes off the habiliments of the landsman, of aliusc that reaches our ears, yel if the my shipmates?" The most unpleasant antiand with tarpaulin and trowsers welcomes word of officers and men can be at all relied, cipations begin now to cloud his brow. He mast head, windlass and helm. He makes on, there is §n the part of those who ship! v**iitures at length to ask for his berth, and few inquiries, and gets or cares but for men, a gross amount of deception practised in \ he is pointed where he saw his chest go down little knowledge of what is before him. This the whaling fleet. Flattering and often false He approaches and looks down. "But 1 is both his fault and his misfortune. Hits representations are made of the ship, its,.was told," he says to himself, "that the acfondness tor sea life must amount t<> a passion accommodations, character of the master commodations were every way comfortable." if stern usage and hard-work do not dash his and officers, shortness and profitableness of, He undertakes his descent, and the first step hopes and sadden his heart. But he has no one the voyage, &c. &c, thus creating expecta- sickens him; but he "plucks up, "and through to blame. His own imagination blinded his tions which the first day at sea dooms to dis- ; bilge stench and tobacco fumes, his ears eyes and thrust him into his prison. Be his appointment and chagrin. Perhaps it is his i meanwhile pained with oaths and ribald songs. bed hard, his fare coarse,' his labor perilous, first voyage to sea. No matter what cause he makes his way to the place for which he his thoughtlessness incurred them, and Jte led him to the enlisting office. There or has exchanged his own soft bed and cheerful must bear them; the fault is his own. He from the owners or the master he receives lodgings. He throws himself in, but not to must abide his time, as patiently and cheeri- such replies to his inquiries as induce him rest. He listens to the loose talk of older ly as may be—meanwhile' dreaming of his cheerfully to give in his name. He takes the tars, and realizes that he must be like them and sighing for his home. boat or car to the place of departure. He is or be alone,—go along with their muddy curpraying Had he known where he was to make his provided at the shipping establisnment with rent, or make head against it if he can. He bed, with whom and how he was to eat, what a chest and clothes suitable to his new life. learns that he is bound for three years instead perils and escapes of wrecks and flukes he He hooks at his bill, then looks again, but he of two —that the ship ie old and leaky instead was to meet, he would have thought.old ocean tries to suppress the growing conviction that of neu —that he is to have no Sabbath —that a deceiver, and the oil of her monsters easier it is rather extravagant. But the Master the books are not for foremast hands! He bought than obtained. Perhaps his disap- seems obliging, and the officers are familiar shrinks from the prospect before him, and he pointment will wear upon him and sicken.him and pleasant, the sbip is newly painted and would give all the oil of all oceans could he of his adopted element; if so, Jack will be- in -trim, and a merry song reaches his ear be freed from his prison. In short, he finds come landsman again, having learned pne from her jovial "tars;" fb,e sky is fair and himself grossly deceived. Naturally enough valuable lesson, to " look before you leap." the wind favorable, so he looks at the stars his heart resents the injury. What wonder Some do " look." They have before har- and stripes waving at the stern, And gladly that dissatisfaction exists among this class of dened their hands to the same work, and their hears the clanking of the cable that is to go seamen, and what else can be expected but ears, and perhaps their tongues, if not their down again in distant waters, and bind him to that they should seek their discharge or dishearts to sea profanity, and often to obsceni- a strange soil. AH ready, he is taken aboard. charge themselves at the first port they enter? ty. Though in one sense it is often "in the A strange kind of sensation creeps over him Though this is not the class to give the most dark," yet they know where they are to as he-stands upon the deck and recognizes trouble, yet who can blame them ifthey should " leap." They know the '' dark hole under himself a " raw hand." But he has hardly make some. Sailors are often unreasonable. The Seamen's Friend. " VNo. — ' — �82 THE FRIEND. as well as their officer*, and it is generally a wrath to come, when suddenly the glittering and appropriate, and the reflections show" dissatisfied and worthless set that desert and sword of Divine vengeance was shown me, that her heart was in the study. She was give most offence to their superiors, yet who hanging directly over my head. The thun- growing in grace as well as in knowledge. will not say, but that the deceived class I ders of Sinai sounded in my ears. The flames She early forsook the society of the gay have mentioned above, are the injured party. of destruction seemed to be kindling on every and frivolous, and would never mingle in Justice would respond Amen" should they side. I desired a place of refuge, yet for a those large circles, where the .children of demand a discharge, and make the guilty par- long time I lingered. I could not bear the God are so often led into temptation. In purty smart for their deception. thought of forsaking all and spending the re- suing this coin-se she was not actuated by It is to be regretted that offices for enlist- mainder of my days in gloom and dejection; feelings of misanthropy. She had found acing whaleman arc ever-opened in cities dis- for such was my idea of a religious life. At cess to the fountain of living waters, and, in tant from (he places of departure. But the length, after a long contest, overcome by the consequence, had lost her relish for the number of seamen required in this service love' of God to sinners, my stubborn heart streams of time. Having tasted spiritual created the necessity. But no plea of neces- was brought to bow. The blood of Jesus joys she thirsted not for earthly pleasures. sity can justify deception. Better leave the Christ was applied, as I trust, to cleanse my When 18 or 19 years of age, she comking of the deep undisturbed in his dotnin- soul from guilt. (I John, 1:7). Light was menced teaching, in which employment she ions, and their own purse to a lighter burden, diffused through my path. My joy was great. continued until summoned in the fall of 1835, to attend her dying mother, and scarcely had or to emptiness, than man their ships by Unspeakable love glowed in my heart." means.so detestable. Let young men know Soon after her conversion she commenced she performed the last offices of filial affecwhere they are bound, who they are .going a journal, which, while it indicates a maturi- tion for her mother, when her father was with, what treatment and accommodations they ty of mind unusual in one of her years, dis- seized with a violent inflammation of the may expect, that hard work and dangers are closes what is of far greater value, a heart lungs, which ended his days. Thus was she their lot, nop overrate their shares, nor under- deeply imbued with the spirit of her Divine bereft of both her parents in the short space rate the duration of their voyage. In a word, Master. It betokens' also a watchful jeal- of one month. be honest,- and honesty here, as every where ousy of the workings of the mind and an inThough weighed down, at times, with the else, wouldbe found the best policy. One tense longing for conformity to the will of consideration of .her responsibilities as teachgreat source of discontent would thus be God, and for increasing resemblance to Hid er,'—with the reflection that she was helping to form characters for eternity, yet she deremoved and a great favor conferred both character. upon officers and crews. On the first sabbath of January, 1822, in lighted in her employment, and was successT. DWIGHT HUNT. the fifteenth year of her age, she united with ful in an unusual degree in imparting instructhe church in Woodbury, under the pastoral tion, and in acquiring the- affection of her care of Rev. S. R. Andrews. This was a pupils. When far removed she maintained season, to which she loved to look back, and a constant correspondence with many of especially when revolving seasons brought them, from whom she' often received valuaForth* Friend. its anniversary. The act of publicly profes- ble tokens of their, affection for her, and of Biographical Notice of Mrs. Andrews. sing her attachment to the Savior and to His their interest in the cause of missions. The following extract from her corresponcause, had been a joyful one, for love -conMrs. Parocllv P. Andrews was born June strained her.. At the time, sire felt that she dence of 1830, portrays some of her feelings, should never regret the act. The Savior had and shows that she had at heart the best in12th, 1807, in Woodbury, Connecticut. Of her early years the writer of this com- required it, and He had connected with it terests, both intellectual and spiritual, of her munication knows but little. From early an act of His which would consummate her pupils. childhood, she seems to have possessed an felicity among the redeemed. " Whosoever " Ever dear Friend:—After the busy yet ardent thirst for knowledge, and to have been shall confess me before men, him will I con- pleasing employment of the day, I seat mydistinguished for her diligence in acquir- fess also before my Father." (Mat. Uk 32). self at the side of Ellen, (who is practising It was an act like true repentance, not to be in the most delightful exercise of writing ing it. composition,) for the novelty of writing a When fourteen years of age she became repented of. (II Cor. 7: 10). hopefully pious. The following extract of a Having lost the use of her left arm by a letter. Our school consists of 21 scholars. letter to a young friend, contains a brief ac- fall, on the ice, she entered with zeal upon a Next -week the number will probably be incourse of study, in order to fit herself for the creased to 25, and we can admit no more, count of her conversion I have, sometimes, an almost overcom- responsible duties of a teacher. If she thirst- consistent with the' best interests of all coning desire to see you and tellyou what I once ed for knowledge, it was because she con- cerned, and those interests I shall consult in could not. When you left this place, you sidered knowledge an instrument of useful- preference to my own. I could take passable care of 35, but I can never be satisfied were thought to be in a decline; but I am ness. happy to hear of your recovery, and I think Nor was she less diligent in cultivating an with that. To see parents at the expense of it calls for your gratitude to Him, Who has acquaintance with the Bible. She loved the sending their children to school, and furnishprevented wasting sickness from laying you word of God; she hid it in her heart; she ing them with facilities for acquiring a good low in the dust, in the morning of life. But pondered it. It was a lamp to her feet and a education, and then not have them improve, probably you* will think it strange to hear the light to her way. In this most important of is painful in the extreme. I prefer self-saconce thoughtless P. telling of gratitude to all studies, she enjoyed the privilege of. Bi- rifice. God. It is strange, and possibly you may ble class instruction under the care of her Did you ever feel upon your spirit an altake it for jesting; but believcme, my friend, excellent pastor. One of the exercises was most insupportable weight of responsibility, there has been an unspeakable change in my to prepare written answers, accompanied with in view of having charge of immortal beviews and feelings since I saw you; a change reflections, to a series of questions upon por- ings? I verily thought, this morning, upon which I can ascribe to nothing but the grace tions of the sacred scriptures. These exer- entering the' school-room, that I should sink of God. He saw me madly rushing into cises have been preserved, and they show under the burden. The idea of contributing remediless ruin, and he pitied me. Like the how familiar the writer was with the word of in any degree to the formation of characters troubled sea, I could not rest. Yet I was God, and they indicate progress in heavenly for eternity, overwhelmed me. I felt incominsensible of danger. I thought not of the knowledge. The quotations are numerous petent to the task before me, and it was only ' Missionary Department. . " : ' �THE FRIEND. 83 by silently, though tremblingly seeking desirous of being engaged in her loved em- children to the care of Mrs. Thurston; disstrength from the Almighty, that I could pro- ployment of teaching, and occasionally and posed of some articles as tokens of affection; ceed with the duties of the day. In such for short periods, her desires were gratified. commended herself and all dear friends to seasons of sensible weakness, how precious But the professional duties of Dr. A., the her Heavenly Father, and her work on earth is the privilege of prayer! And after having only physician for the six stations on the isl- was done. As a mother, she had ever been obtained the mercies sought, how evanescent and of Hawaii, called for frequent and pro- most deeply solicitous to train up her chilappears the world and all its vanities! And tracted visits, in which she usually accom- dren in the nurture and admonition of the how the soul pants to wing its flight to its panied him. Thus; in consequence of her Lord. Two preceeded her to the world of only satisfying portion, the glorious source of peculiar circumstances, much ofher mission- light and two survive. May those who surperfect .happiness!" ary labor was performed in the sick room.— vive give their young affections to God that From the time ofher conversion, she man- When she did ndt accompany her husband they may be prepared to join their mother ifested a deep interest in the cause of miss- in his visits to other stations, she, in a man- and sisters in heaven. In the conjugal relaions. In a letter to a friend she says, "When ner, performed his duties as physician, and tion she was equally faithful, ever kind and I first gave my heart to the Savior, my mind manifested much judgment and skill in- the affectionate; but the summons came and she was immediately directed to the condition of healing art. departed. Paul had a desire to depart and the heathen. The love of Christ seemed so Once and again was she bereaved of a be with Christ, which is far better than a great, that I wishedall to share it. The idea beloved child, the first a little less, and the continuanoe here. Mrs. A. is now, we doubt that so many millions had never heard of that second a little more than a year old, but she not, with the Savior, and she must be unlove, affected me, although then a mere did not murmur. She felt that she needed speakably happy. Blessed are all they who child." At that time she made known her purifying, and she would rather be subjected so live that the Christian's death and the feelings to her friends, and requested to re- to such a furnace, than not to have the pro- Christian's eternity will be theirs. ceive such an education as would prepare her cess going on. In those hours of inexpressifor the missionary work. 'Efforts made by ble solicitude and anguish, when with a moth- Origin ofthe Polynesian Tribes. individuals to dissuade her, only increased er's hove, she was watching a dying child, her attachment to the good cause. Years was manifested the strength of her faith and In the July number of the North Ameripassed, but her interest was undiminished.— of her confidence in the goodness and wis- can Review, 1846, there is an interesting arWhenever she thought of the poor, perish- dom of her Heavenly Father. If at such a ticle reviewing " Ethnography and Philoloing heathen, she was unhappy. The woes of time, with the Hebrew. Prophet, you had of six hundred millions sitting in midnight made the inquiry, "Is it well with thee? Is gy," by Horatio Hale, Philologist of the U. darkness were before her, and allowed her it well with thy husband? Is it well with the S. Exploring expedition. no longer to stifle convictions of what seemed child?" You might have read on her counUpon the following extract from Mr. Hale's tenance the answer, It is well." The Sav- work, the reviewer offers some remarks, duty. She consulted with her pastor,-but while ior once said to Paul, " My grace is suffithe subject was under consideration, she was cient for thee," and she could testify that which will be found below. visited with dangerous sickness, during which His grace was sufficient for her in every triof the customs and idioms of the " As the examination leaves noroom lo doubt lhat they form, she says, " A horror of great darkness filled al. Two or three weeks after her first be- Polynesian tribes but, but a single nation, and as tbe similarity of their in me with anguish. I felt that I had neglected reavement, she writes, " I can see that I dialects warrants the supposition that no great length of duty, and then, with eternity in full prospect, needed this very affliction. My Father knew time has elapsed since their dispersion, we are naturally led to inquire whether it may not be possible, by the comI promised that, if my life should be spared, it. His holy will be done." Thus meekly parison of their idioms and traditions, and by other indiand Providence should prepare the way, I did she receive the chastisement of her cations, to determine, with at least some degree of probawould forsake all for Christ." Heavenly Father,- believing with child-like bility, the original point lmrn whkli their separation took the manner which was and it effected." in A few years pass, and Providence opens confidence, that "Whom the Lord loveth place, the way for her to become a missionary of He cbastenefh." By this point our author means, in the " the cross. Late in 1836 she was united in And soon after her second bereavement, present inquiry, the island or group in the marriage to Dr. S. L. Andrews, and bade a when her husband was confined to his bed Pacific which was first inhabited, and which last adieu to friends and native land. And will by an attack of dysentery, she manifested bore to the rest the relation of the mother she not repent of her decision, and wish her- the same cheerful resignation, notwithstand- country to the colonies. self back among the scenes and the friends ing that her anxieties for him must have been '' Mr. Hale pursues the investigation with of her youth? No. She had counted the greatly aggravated by reflecting that her lit- great care and ingenuity. He examines the cost. To a friend who proposed questions of tle Lucy had died of the same disease. Du- grammar and vocabulary of the various diathis kind, she replied: jring his sickness, also a native boy died in lects, and finds many forms in those of the his house, of inflammation of the bowels; a western groups which are entirely wanting in ] Lode have I pondered the momentous question; " Have thought intensely, ami in earnest sought which tended to increase her the eastern tongues; others, which are comI —and view of direction; all, in Divine • circumstance solicitude. -Yet when his case was most plete in the former, are found defective in Hare said to ills anil dangers, welcome For the snke of Christ. Welcome the Irving hour, alarming, and during all his subsequent ill* the latter, and perverted from what seems When ihaimost hitter, hitter word, RuEwrii., ness, even when for weeks and months to- evidently their original meaning. A similar Shall make me feel thut I urn living now gether, he was subject almost daily to sea- examination of the religious characteristics For my dear Savior,—and for him shall leave My native land, committing life to him sons of the deepest depression, she manifest- shows that in the west a 'simple mythology And every inleres.l ; hoping thus to be ed the serenity of one whose trust is in the and spiritual worship exist, which are perA humble instrument in tbe great work verted, as we advance towards the east, into iLord. Of bringing back to its allegiance This rebel world. And when the last, loud trump, But she was approaching the end of her a debasing and cruel idolatry. The fashion Shall wake my sliimh'ring ashes from the tomb course. Her last illness was brief. After of tattooing also, which, in Samoa and TonIn a far, heathen land, 1 fond Iv hope To hear ihe plaudit of my Judge, in view danger was apprehended, only a few hours ga, is intended to answer the purposes of deOf this important act; I hope io ineel I were allowed her to set her house in order. cency, has degenerated elsewhere into a mode On /.ion's plains above, all the dear friends jWhen informed that death was near, she re- of ornament. I loved on earth, and wilh them celebrate The praises of our Kin*; and Savior, God," ceived the tidings with calmness; said that " At one of the Hervey Islands there is a On missionary ground, she was ardently jher trust was in the Savior; committed herltradition among the inhabitants that their an- " — : �84 THE FRIEND. cestor ascended from a region beneath, call- a wharf built off" the town for the conven- they scold you; and we are,quite willing they ed Amikl ; a similartradition prevails among ience of boats and vessels discharging their should scold themselves into a good humor in the Marquesans, who give to the region the cargoes, as at present you can only work by respect to the taxes laid upon their luxuries. name of Havaiki. This name is evidently the'tides, which undonbtedly causes much We can do without them; and in respect lv connected with the Hawaii of the Sandwich detention to the vessel, loss on the part of many of them, it would be an immense gain Islands; and all these terms are the precise the owners, and the danger of damaging to our morals to have them kept at home or forms which the name of the largest of the goods in landing. sunk in the ocean. Pity thatthe tax on branNavigator Islands (Savai'i) would assume in The Californians mostly reside on the oppo- dy had not been 1000 instead of 100 per cent. the different dialects. Mr. Hale thinks, that site side of the bay, on their ranchos, but fre- At present our trade with Great Britain is in by following this clue, the different tribes of quently come to Yerba Buena, bringing po- our favor. We send to her more goods than Polynesia may all be referred back to- their tatoes, onions, butter, and such other arti- we receive in return, so that a considerable original seat. In fact, the dialectical chan- cles as they have for trade; at present, how- cash balance is credited to us. The aboliges which this'name would undergo, accord- ever, all kinds of vegetables are very scarce tion of her corn laws is an immense boon to ing to the rules laid down in the comparative and much needed, owing principally to the her poor as well as a blessing to the farming great consumption of the U. States' forces. interests of the United States. This year grammar, are : — But now as the war is at an end, things seem the bread stuffs" of this land are immense. Savaiki. 1. Original form. to revive. The Californians have again re- Not "only the valleys but the hills are covered " 2.3. Samoa n dialect, Satrai'i. Tahitian, Havai'i sumed their much admired dances, and all over with corn. Money is plenty. Industry Hawai'i. 4. Sandwich Island, things seem to go on as formerly " con mucho is amply rewarded. Wherever it is possible 0. Rarutongan and Mangarevan, Avaiki. Haiaiki. amistad." V Nukuhi.an, every rail road is stretched and the speed Hawalki." 7. New Zealand, thereon increased. New rail roads are projected to day and completed to morrow. The "This name, therefore, our author conNew York Correspondence. rates for fare and freight have been considsiders, with strong reason, to be the keyNew York, Sept. 22, 1846. erably diminished.. word of the Polynesian migrations." A road from this city to Rev. S. C. Damon: Boston has been projected and chartered, and My dear Sir:—Since your New York the books are now open for subscriptions to Correspondent" last wrote you,"our political the stock. Ido not believe the books at the waters have been seriously disturbed. The termini of the rout will be open a week beThe following communication was received last session of Congress was one of great in- fore all the stock will be taken. Shortly we terest, and its acts affect deeply most of the may breakfast in one city at 6 and dine in the some weeks since, and should have appeared business pursuits of the land. The party in other at 1 o'clock! at an earlier date, but it was accidentally power succeeded in carrying through what Our lightning communications are in full mislaid Editor. are called the sub-treasury plan of finance, operation and are extending. My paper, left the modification of the tariff of 1842, the at my door at sunrise, brings me intelligence Y'krba Buena, California, > warehouseing system, and /he loan bill.— from Baltimore, Buffalo, and Boston of last February 6, 1847. J Some of the best minds and hearts in the' evening! What are we earning to! or rather The town of Ycrba Buena, situated in the nation opposed these measures; and some] what is coming to us! Would 'nt you like to Bay of San Francisco, in all probability will predicted the most calamitous results to all; live in the 20th century, and witness the imbe the principal seat of business' in Califor- the departments of business. All protection jprovemeutsin the arts and sciences in their nia, as the majority of the mercantile gentle- to home "industry, said they, is gone by the |influence on the character and destiny of men on the coast have located themselves at board ; the principles of fair, reciprocal man! And especially to mark the influence that place. The little town of Francisca, jtrade are abolished; and all motive to start jof all these improvements in facilitating the hewever, situated on the opposite side of the | and prosecute any honorable business is an- progress of the gospel! Such will doubtless Bay, will also in course of time, be one of nihilated. And such for a time seemed to be |be the results as to make both angels and the principal cities of California. Lately, the result. The manufacturers looked like jmen rejoice. The world belongs to God—not preparations have been made in Yerba a fleet of Cape Ann fishermen hesitating, ito Caesar—and his promises secure to it a taena for a large city; a gentleman at pres- whether they shall put to sea in the teeth of golden age of social and moral improvement. ent is busily engaged in surveying the place, a threatened northeaster. The mechanics Blessed the man who understands and appreand laying out streets, and there would be a laid down their tools and began to "cipher;" ciates the privilege of the living, and rightvery rapid increase of buildings,'were it not and the independent farmers even, began to' acting now. Better live now than hi the milfor the scarcity of lumber. Two vessels, aver, that if the manufacturers and mechan- I li'itnim. There is more work to be done, however, the Moscow, Capt. Phelps, and ics are thus reined in, they will have no) more self denial to be practised, and a proschooner Juanita, Capt. Youngs, sailed a money to pay ub for the productions of the portionately greater reward to be gained.— week or two since for Bodega, for cargoesi earth, and we may as well shut up shop too.' Let us not then be weary in well-doing. Pull of that much required article. These sombre apprehensions, I am happy to away at the ropes on your side of the globe Owing to the number of families who have say, are not. and will not be fully realized. and we will pull on our side, and with divine lately come into Yerba Buena, some have Some of the Departments of business must assistance our success will be great and bur been obliged to occupy sheds that were for- of necessity be injured ; but there is too reward blessed. As ever, Yours, J. S. merly henroosts for the Californians. The much mental elasticity and genius and inmajority of the residents are Mormons, who-1 domitable perseverance in this land to have Sailor's Correspondence. I mm happy to say seem to be a most indus- any legislation, however bad, completely ruin Ship Citizen, North Pacific Ocean, ) trious people. us. And I may add, that strong as is the ] There has been a great deal of rain thisi power of party, self-interest is mightier, and April 18th, 1847. season in California, which has given muchi will rectify mad legislation rather than run Mr. Editor:—l will, with your leave, as encouragement to the farmers, as they anti- into universal bankruptcy. I have an hour of leisure time, whileaway a cipate great crops. The French newspapers are scolding us part of it by giving you a narration of our In a few months we are in hopes of.having; soundly for our tariff restrictions ; just as passage from America to the Sandwich Isl- • Communications. freat ' • - �THE It was on the morning of the 19th of September, bidding adieu to friendsand home, with a fair wind and pleasant weather, we sailed from Sag Harbor to encounter thedangers of a whaling voyage. 85 FRIEND. THE FRIEND, ciate, but from all we are able to gather, an industrious and thriving population will ere long people that region. We are glad to see HONOLULU, JUNE 1, 1847. that the interests ofeducation are by no means The first land we made was the Cape dc "At a late temperance meeting in Nor- neglected, while public roads and other pubYr erds; on the morning of the 14th of Oct. wich, Conn., Cha's W. Rockwell, Esq. stat- lic undertakings are in progress. The estabwe passed between the islands of St. Vincent ed as a fact illustrative ofthe progress ofthe and St. Antonio. It being just at sunrise, their temperance cause, and of the homage done lishment ofa pilotage at the mouth ofthe Colofty hills and pleasant valleys gave to one's to that cause by men who did not, personally lumbia River is all important. The person eye a most beautiful and picturesque appear- practise upon its principles, that one of the appointed for that business, we have heard ance. We sailed on without incident of im- standing regulations of the Tremont House, spoken of as well qualified. See Pilotage portance, crossed the equator on the 22d, in the most fashionable Hotel in Boston, was, longitude 17° 23', and much to our gratifica- that every person in and about the establish- regulations in another column. tion by being made sons of Neptune without ment, in the capacity of waiter, servant, &c. the old monarch's paying us a visit, and the was required as one of the first and indispenDr. Cox and the Theatre. initiation usually practised on such an ftcca- sable conditions of his receiving employment " Rev. Dr. Cox writing from the World's sion. Oct. 29th, losing what oil we had on there, to " sign a pledge of total abstinence Temperance Convention, in London, having board for ship's use, we lowered and took from all that can intoxicate." adverted to the fact that it was held in the two out of a school of blackfish, which made The above extract is copied from a late theatre, Covent Garden, takes the occasion about five barrels of oil, and on Thursday, to say:— Nov. 26th,. in latitude 42° 25' S., longitude American paper. Such tributes to the bene'' This is the only time I have entered the effects of are temperance principles 62° 20' W., we took our first whale. We ficial theatre in Europe, and it will probably be the lowered away and fastened; he run, rolled abundant. We could, for example, mention last. Some men, I chance to know, are very about, and lashed the waters to a foam; but names of masters and owners of ships, who free and cruel in charging the clergy indiswith well-experienced officers, and willing criminately with visiting the theatre, the ophands we soon conquered the great monster will not allow their sailors to taste a drop of era, and other such places of criminal amuseof the deep, and secured him along side.-— intoxicating liquors during the passage from ment when abroad; but if a very few have We cruised about two months in nearly the port to port, yet those very masters and own- in part authorized the calumny, and deserved same latitude, and in the short space of a ers are engaged in a demoralizing spirit-traf- the censure, I still believe it to be applicamonth and ten days; we took five hundred ble only in rare cases; and none of my friends and forty barrels of sperm oil, and at the fic that is perpetuating drunkenness over the and companions in travel have I ever known and seven we twenty days, close of a month world. For oiirself, we could, with Hudi- guilty in the matter at all. For myself, I had six hundred barrels of sperm oil, and bras, as soon see the difference between the went to such a place for amusement, and as one right whale. Our cruise being up, we others go, last in the' city of New York, in south and south-west side of a as hair," the sailed again on our course. Saturday 7th " January, 1812, and never since have I gone of February, we rounded Cape Horn. We perceive why selling rum by the hogshead or desired to go, in a single instance—and time, serious but and telong had not a very was any more respectable than dealing it out this I write for some special reasons." dious, with head winds and blustering weathreasons " are, the by " the glass!" Yet the world makes a dif- " What those " special not er. Alter rounding, the Horii, we laid our say."—.V. Y. Reverend gentleman-does it low business If be to a mix the Islands of Juan ference. glass course for Fernandez. Express. • We made the island on the 4th of March, of grog for a poor drunkard, it ought to bej and went ashore to get some fruit, but to our considered lower to sell enough to make a We cannot confidently assert what those sad disappointment, fruit was not ripe, we topers. Yet this is what large spirit " special reasons" were, but we guess, that came on board, set things to rights and made huudred the Doctor had been reported as having visstraight wake for the Sandwich Islands, noth- dealers, are doing, and they can no more esited the theatre, when on his European tours. ing more of importance transpiring on our cape from the moral guilt connected with very Yours respectfully, passage. their business, than the guilty and unfortu- Right glad are we to hear his denial of the AMBROSE M. GARD, nate drunkard oan escape the awful conse- charge, for even as far off as the Sandwich From the Forecastle. the Doctor's example quences of his intemperance. Ere long it Islands, have we heard for as quoted authority visiting such places. A slave master of Jamaica, when in will so appear to their minds, however much Often have we heard the charge brought the act of applying the lacerating whip to the golden profits may now dazzle their moral against American Clergymen, that when a poor slave, said to him, "What can Jesus vision. do now?" teach me. lor abroad "Him you Christ they laid aside their puritan princito forgive you, massa," was the reply. It may be true in individual instances, Oregon. ples. t> the By brig Henry, we have received a but as a general thing, we believe it false. gCJ There is a law in Holland which obliits the to at own file the bring ges government up, full of Spectator, from No. 1, Vol. I, Among the scores of Evangelical American charge, the seventh child of every family in to No. (5, Vol. 11. The editors have our kind Clergymen in London, attending the meetwhich there are already six living. acknowledgements for the favor. We have ings of the Evangelical Alliance and World's Believe a of what about sixteenth part JCJ* always taken a lively interest in the rising Temperance Convention, we do not believe you hear, and possibly you may be near the prospects of Oregon. There may be obsta- one was found inside of a theatre, or opera truth. If you believe a quarter, you are green; if a half, you arc soft; if the whole, cles to the advancement of the people there house, unless under such circumstances as which those abroad may be unable to appre- described by Dr. Cox in the above extract. you are a fool. amis. ' . �86 THE FRIEND. Mexican Church Property.— The ques- damage, through the negligence or unskillTypee, A Peep at Polynesian Life; by Her- tion has been seriously discussed in Mexico, fulness of such pilot or deputy, such pilot be liable, both for himself and his depuman Melville. The publishers, Wiley &. Put- of raising $20,000,000 by the hypotheca- shall " ty, to pay all damages sustained by any pernam of New York, have issued a second edi- tion" of Church property. According to the son interested in such vessel or her cargo, tion of this work, revised by the author. latest reports, a decree had passed the Mex- and may, moreover, be removed from his Several passages wholly unconnected with ican Congress, to raise $15,000,000 on the office. " t) 7. Any master of a vessel, other than the adventure, have been rejected as irrele- property of the Church. such as are excepted in the third section of vant. Such for example as those referring this act, who may choose to pilot his own vessel, "from outside the Columbia bar to to Tahiti and the Sandwich Islands." If the NOTICE. Baker's Bay, across said bar, shall be perauthor had erased other passages, we think |CP A Lecture will be delivered at the mitted to do so, but he shall notwithstanding, he would have shown good judgment and ex- next meeting of the Oahu Temperance Soci- when bound into the river, pay to such pilot hibited " a sober second thought." Such a ety, on Friday evening, June 4, by His Hon- as shall first come on board his vessel, outcourse would certainly have led him to sup- or, William L. Lee. The community arc side of the bar, one-half the pilotage according to the fees specified in his warrant; but press some ef those glaring facts respecting respectfully invited to attend. Per order. in case no pilot shall come on board his veshis habits of gross and shameless familiarity sel outside or on the bar, he shall be exempt not to say unblushing licentiousness, with a An act for the establishment of a pilotage on from paying any fees for pilotage. the bar of the Columbia River,- and from § 8. It shall be optional with ship masters, tribe of debased and filthy savages of Marthence to the limit of navigation on the to take pilots when outward bound, and ho quesas. In chapter XIII, revised edition, he Columbia and Willamette Rivers, Oregon payment shall be demanded, unless a pilot Territory. shall have been employed. refers to an annointing process, performed § 9. The Governor and commissioners are He it enacted bathe House the about xj.l. Reprewhen girls gathered every evening, of the Gov- authorized to hear and determine all comsentatives That Oregon Territory, of remarks, the mats. he him on I used," crnor, with the advice and consent of four plaints exhibited against the pilots appointed to hail with delight the daily recurrence of commissioners, to be by him selected and ap- by him, as aforesaid, and their deputies, and this luxurious operation, in which I forgot all pointed, may examine candidates for the pi- to suspend or remove them, and appoint others in their place. my troubles, and buried for the time every lotage, and appoint one or more suitable per§ 10. Should any ship master omit or rethe of the Columbia sons to be on bar pilots feeling of sorrow!" In Chapter XVII, re- river, and to the head of navigation on that fuse to pay the pilotage fees in any instance vised edition, there is the following remark, and the Willamette Rivers, giving each of where, by this law ho has become liable, then "Bathing in company with troops of girls the said pilots a branch or warrant for the his consignees shall become liable for the execution of his office, with authority to ap- same. formed one of my chief amusements!!" point deputies in the cases, to be specified in n) 11. The pilot who shall board and bring Scores, aye, hundreds of passages might be such branch or warrants; provided each pi- a vessel into port, shall have the preference quoted, showing that the writer sunk lower lot shall report his said deputies for the ap- to take said vessel out to sea upon her departure, provided the master of said vessel than the debased people among whom he probation of the Governor. cannot'prove misconduct or incompetency on such and Every shall, pilot deputy, 2. § took up his temporary abode. before entering upon his office, give bond his part. On the islands of Polynesia, are scattered with sufficient surety, to the Governor ofthe § 12. That all penalties, forfeitures, and incurred under this act, shall be multitudes of young men from Europe and Territory, in the sum of two thousand dol- complaints and determined in any court of record tried faithful ofthe duties performance lars for the \merica, who are living in the same condihaving cognizance of the same. of his office. tion of Rosseau-society, and it only heeds 5) 3. Every such branch pilot, is authori§ 13. It shall be the duty of the Secretary the pen of a Melville to make such a life-1 zed and directed, by himself or his deputy, to publish a copy of this act in the Oregon to take charge of any vessels bound into the Spectator as soon as practicable. / worthy of praise! § 14. This Act to take effect, and be in It surely is not strange that such a man Columbia river, except vessels of less than force from and after its passage. the one hundred tons burthen, engaged in could find but little to praise and much to coasting trade, the said pilot first snowing his Attest, A. L. Lovejoy, Speaker. blame in the efforts of his missionary coun- branch or. warrant to the master of any such N. Huber, Clerk. Approved, Oregon City, 19th Dec. 1846. trymen. At some future time, we may make vessel, if required; the authority to take GEORGE ABERNETHY. outside or on effect from charge having only additional quotations and remarks upon this the bar, to Baker's Bay. book. Donations. 4j 4. The pilot or. pilots appointed, shall alFOR SEAMEN'S CHAPLAINCY. decked boat in one good repair, ways keep A correspondent at Monterey writes and one or more suitable row boats, as may A Friend, Montreal," $5,00 5,00 Mrs. Nye, thus, under date of April 27. " Mr. Wheel- be necessary. 5. The Governor, with the advice ofthe J. R. Jasper, Esq., 5,00 § and of manager wright, the able originator commissioners, is authorized to determine the tbe Steam Company in the Pacific, has gone fees of pilotage of the pilot or pilots by him Deception.—All deception in the course from Lima to the U. S., to arrange for the appointed, and to specify the same in their of life, is indeed nothing else but a lie reduwarrants. ced to practice, and falsehood passing from carrying of the mails by steam from Cali- respective £j 6. If any vessel, while under the charge words into things. —[South'e Sermons. fornia to Panama." May success attend the of a branch or warrant pilot, or his deputy, Whoever knew Truth put to the worse in shall be lost or run aground, or sustain any a free and open encounter?—[Milton. entorprize. — ' " - . — 1 , " �•THE 87 FRIEND. does not recollect whicn month,the Jane anchored below Point Vlncente, near Talcahuana, for potatoes. The officer of the port ordered her to Talcahuana thathe might secure his anchorage duea, site. Capt. Eddy refused to go,and sailed immediately for the Island of St. Mary's—farther down the coast —and anchored at high tide close in. Mr. Vlda boarded her to purchase oil, and at the captain's invitation, staid at) night. When the tide fell, the ship thumped heavily, unshipped her rudder, knocked in her round house and began to leak Mr. Vidaadvised the captain to put into Talcahuana and ascertain damages. Ho refused to do this, sayiug that if the leak should prove bad, he could put into Chiloe. The next day he got under weigh and stood out to sea. Since then, nothing has been heaid of the ship, and the probability it that she foundered. We learn that two American whaleships have been seised trave. of billious fever, by the Chilean authorities at Chlloe for ssiling through and At the Navy Yard, Fensacola, Sept. Rev. Charles Henry Aldeu, Chaplain in the U. S. Nary. He anchoring in some of the passage* between the main land and was for many years a very successful teacher iv Philadelphia. islands-, which is an infringement of the laws of Chile, pro\houtlive yearssince he accepted a chaplaincy in the navy and hibiting the use ol such to foreign vessels. The crewa were devoted himself wholly to the duties of his office. He preached hriaicriiciried.and labored diligently to dogood to thosewhose put axhore, and the case referred for decision to head quarters>viritual interests he was appointed to watch over. In bis last Result not known. uckaees he manifested an entire resignation to the will of God, Mo«t£kkt.—Arrived, 0April 17, Hawaiian schr. Com. Shuuid a confident hope of eternal life, through themerits of the Lord Jesus Christ. brick, VonPflster, hence—advertised lor sale. Died on the Bth at Bergen Hill, New Jersey, William The coasting trade wa« still open tp neutrals. The Danish c. Wem...re. Commander U.S. Navy, aged 49. Mr. W. ennaval service at the age of thirteen years,and touk schooner Matilda and Peruvian bark Guipuzcoana, were upon i red thethat early period of bis life, in much active service the coast ; the latter sailed 24th April, for San Francisco ; Am. part, at He was in Com. Chauncey's flag ship In his several engage- brig Elizabeth, King, for do. * the naval on Lake and on active with Ontario, part ments took ],■ The whaleship Philip Tabb, injured in a typhoon of April service at the battle of Little York, where Gen. Pike fell The by very strongly have been marked been condemned services of this gentleman 11th, has j>ersoual bravery—a strict disciplinarian—one of the best navi1 f The Henry left at Columbia River H. B. M.'s ship Mogators of his grade in the service—b« was the possessor of all deste, to sail for these islands in a few days. H. B. Co.'s vesthat constitutes an accomplished officer. sels Cadborough and Cowlitz. The American schooner Com. Stockton (late Pallas) had sailed forCalifornia. PASSENGERS. Franceses for Francisco—Dou Osio, lady, five children wo servants, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis and three children, Mr PORT OF LAHAINA. Irs. Lincoln and two children, Messrs. Thomas Douglas. v, Mitchener and Storer. AKRIVED. Robert Boyd, Ahaing and five he S. S. for April 25.—Am. bark Phtletus, Hathaway, Stonington, 20 be Xylon from San Francisco—Mra. Millington, Messrs. mos., 325 sperm, 500 whale, 225 spermand 350 whale season. Lsfrenz, Wm. McCloud and Geo. Cupper. May 9.—Am ship Rousseau, Smith, New Bedford, 20 mos., >ark Clement from New Zealand, at Lahaina—Mr. Rol>ert 750 sperm, 50 whale, 50 sperm season. lbs, lady and 3 children, Mrs. Margaret Howen. 12.—Am. bark Clement, l,ane, New London, 10 m05.,60 sp., he Columbia for Oregon—Benjamin Stark, Jr. 250 whale. he Montreal for Hongkong—Mrs. Nye and child, Mr. Eli May 14—Am. ship Mechanic, Potter, Newport, 6 months and Mr. Brown, 70 sperm. * he Xylon for Manila Mrs. Millington. 21—Fr. ship Espadon, Ratau, Nantz, 4 1-2 months, 60 sp., Per Sarah Ann from China—Capt. Hackford and 2 China- 60 whale. men. DIED. DRY GOODS. received per Montreal, from Boston, for sale by the subscribers: Balxarines, Lahaika, May 87, 1847. in it BaoTttaa DaJMIVi— In looking over your last paper, I It la stated that find an error or two in (he reports of deaths Capt Edward*, of ship Ann, Sag Harbor, was buried at Lahuiua. It ought to be, a native Sailor was buried from the ahip Ana, Capt. Edwards, of Sag Harbor. Very truly, yours, C. FORBES. Died m the L S. Hospital at Lahaina, May 12th, Manuel Bartholomew, of New London, where his family reside. Mr. X- was a native of Fayal, and his father and brothers stilt reside there- He waaaii officer on board thewhale ship Black Warrior; got hurt by a whale, and left the ship at Lahaina, August lole, since which time be has bad severe attacks of raising Uooft, and died suddenly during one of theattacks. In the Hospital al Lahaina, May 26, Elisba M Harrington, 21, of Chenango, New York. It Is thought his mother retides in Rochester, X, Y. He left the whale ship Uncas, in •tpnllast, mi k of consumption, and rapidly sunk into the JUST • R. VIDA tit YON PFISTER AFFER for sale on reasonable terms, for ' , — Ihe MARINE INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF HONOLULU. ARRIVED. May 20.—Am. ahip Xylon, Millington, 20 da. fm. Monterey. 21.—Am. ahip Mt. Vernon, Given, 22 da. fm. Monterey. 22.— Am. brig Henry, Bray, 20 days from Columbia River. Am. ship Eliza I. B. Jeniiey, Allen, Fairhaven, 5 1-2 mm, •MO bbls. sperm. March 9, spoke ship Herald, Stewart, New Bedford, 21 mos., 1050 bbla. spermoil 21, spoke ship Lyilia (it Fairhaven, Robinaon, 22 moa., 200 bbls. whale, 160 sperm. ; and 16 Cases Prints, assorted patterns, Lawns, 10m 4 Linen Sheeting, 4x4 fine Linen, Marseilles Quilts, 10, 11 and 12m 4, Damask Table Cloths, 8, 12 and 16 m 4, Napkins, Bleached and Brown Sheetings, Brown Drillings, Denims, Qambroona, " Sheetings, Melhuen Duck, do. Ticking, 5 Dozen Ladies' Kid Gloves, Open work Lace do, Gents. Lisle Gloves, Ladies' bleached and unbleached Hose, Children's Bleached and Mixed do., Gilt Buttons, Colored Agate do., Pencil Leads, Razor Strops, Wafers, Hooks and Eyes, Linen Thread, Playing Cards, &c, &c. EyERETT & CO. my29 tf. V / cash, barter or bills of exchange on the U. States, : England and France, tbe following articles Beef, pork, biscuit, molasses, loaf sugar, coffee. Tea, rice, tobacco, segars, Epsom salts, Vinegar, assorted pickles, in bottles, pepper. Preserved meats and fish, sperm candles, White and brown soap, sweet oil,' linseed oil. Spirits turpentine,.black paint, white lead, Green paint, verdigris, double and single blocks, Russia and English canvas, twine, cordage, Earthen ware, glass ware, files, copper tacks, Cut and wro't nails, knives and forks, tumblers. Log lines, signal halyards, lanterns, stationery, Manila bats, slop clothing, camp ovens, And a general assortment of Ship Chandlery. tf. my 22 '•_ WALDO A CO. OFFER Hemp for sale the following articles of Merchandise : and Manila rope, cutting falls, towline. Blocks, handspikes, blubber hooks, fin chains, Canvas No. 1 to 5, standing rigging, Black, green and red paint, white lead, Spirits turpentine, paint oil, whale oil, olive oil, Winchester's No. 1 yellow soap, California soa American beef and pork, jerked beef, flour. PORT OF HILO. Coffee, sugar, molasses, pickles in bis. amfb'ts, During the year 1846, there arrived at the port of Hilo, HaHoop iron, tea kettles, saucepans, wick yarn. raii, a* follows: Blue cloth caps, felt bats, cot'n and silk umbrellas. 2) Total 67 Frigates. Whale ships, Crape shawls, China satin aprons, Claret wine Schooners and lings. 34 Sloops of War, 2) 105. Also—l Anchor, weighing 150(1 lbs, and 1 new SinceFeb. 1847, the following whalers have arrived: New 16 50 1250 whale. Bedford, spm. mos. fore top-mast staysail. Globe, Daggett, myltf 15 do 8 do 19 do Champion, Merry, Edgartown, 19 do 18 do George, Taber, Stonlngton. Waverly. Crowd, N. Bedford, 5 do do 21 do Lancaster, Crowell Emily Morgan, Ewer, do 6 do Edward. Barker, do 20 do do Fablus, Smith. 7 do Sol. Saltus, Falea, Fall River, 19 do Rowens. Adams, do 9 do Elizabeth Frith, Sag Harbor, Asia, Mason, Havre, Florida, Cox, New Bedford, 100 do no oil. 300 spm. 1209 1100 700 3*0 400 spm. 1000 do 100 100 200 do 1200 50 do 450 150 do 1050 50 do. do. do. do. do. do. do. Jo. do. CROCKERY A GLASSWARE. lUST received, and for sale by EVERETT •J & GO., Plates, assorted sizes, Ewers and Basins, Whalers Rousseau and Clement fromLahaina touched and sailed thia week for the N. W. Cups and Saucers, Foot Baths, Slop Jars, May 23—F.ng. achr. Sarah Ann, Dunnett, 60 da. fm. China, Covered Disbes, Brush and Soap Trays, mdz. to Makee dc Anthon. Do. Pitchers, Tumblers in Casks, Decanters, do. 24—Am. whale ahip Monmouth, Hale, Coldapring, 14 mos., 125 sperm, 125 whale. Hanging and Stand Lamps, Shade do., 26—Fr. whale ship Eapadon, Ratsu, Nantz, 4 1-2 mos., so tf. my 29. sperm, 60 whale. SITrVORIFS BAILED. NOTICE. "MONTREAL," 16 cases 4x4 May 17.—Am. brig Franceses, Lcmoine, for Ban Francisco. indigo blue Sheet ting, 4 esse* twilled (tripe Shirts. .tfnmmntgS JAMES ROBINSON &. CO 20.—Hawaiian schr. 8. S., Mocar, Tahiti. B9*W having opened t heir new Butcher troop May 22 Am. ahip Wm. Thompson, Ellis North West. 2 case* Sheathing Copper, 11 bbls. long nine Cigars, on the new wharf oppoaite the Cus23— H. B. Co.'s bark Columbia, Duncan, for Oregou. C BREWER & CO. for sale by 25—Am. ship Montreal, Doane, Tor Hongkong. torn House, respectfully inform their ' mytt. Millington, for Manila 26—Am. ship Xylon, friends and former customers, that they will be able , PER tt_ ■■sfcWJsssasissi PALM LEAF HATS. to supply them with the best BEEF tbe islands afAm. bark Toulon, Croaby, for Oregon TUST received per "Montreal," 10 cases ford, at the usual prices. tay«t ly. u assorted Palm Leaf Hat*—l7B doxen—for sale MEMORANDA C BREWER &. CO(m22 tf.) SUGAR AND MOLASSES. by Wii.LsaHir Jake, Curr. Kdoy, or Wasaas, R 1.-Thia r FORCING PUMP. subscriber is constantly making", and PHE bbls. of for the oil, 11. left here Oct. with 2900 15, vessel 1845. 3 inch Forcing Pump, complete, with 1 has on hand, a superior quality of molassea and S Nov. 18, ahe was spoken off the Society Islands Since pipe and hose—editable for a dwelling bouse. brown sugar, for sale cheap for cash or approved then up to Dec., 1846 nothing had been heard of her by her WM. A. McLANE, or te For sale by EVERETT & CO. credit. Apply to owner*. From Mr. Vida, of the ora «f Vlda 4 Voa Poster of CLEARED ONE this town, we Irani that late la Dec 1846, or Jan., 1846, he my 22 tf .VoJfcotaos, Maut, 184« J.T. OOWER �88 THE FRIE If D. SECRETARY OF or vessel shall pay all costs of such view report, and judgment, and be taxed and allowed on a fair OREGON TERRITORY. A.N ACT to preveat Desertion, and for the copy thereof, certified by said judge, but if the com. BY ORDER OF THE 0. BREWER & 00, tSfeneral eomtnisoion JttrrcDants, recovery »>f *eaertiac or abscoadina; Sea- plaint of the said crew shall appear upon the said HONOLULU, OAHU, men. CaaaLca Brewbb, ) report and judgment to have been without foundaJ. F. B. Hawaiian Imam,. by Marshall,;. sit enacted the Howe then the said master or tion, 41. If captain, or the owner of Representatives Fbanois Johnson. ) of Oregon Territory, That when it shall be made or consignee of such ship or vessel, shall deduct the to appear to any Justice of the Peace, by the affi- cost ancf reasonable damages for the detention (to Wanted—Government or Whaler's Bills on the UniUc davit of any person, that any person has deserted be ascertained by said Judge) out ofthe Slates, England or France, forwhich money will wages comhe advanced on the moat favorable terms. or absconded front, the service otany master or cap- ing due to the said complaing mate and seamen or j tain of a vessel claiming the services of such de- marine is. EVERETT & 00, §7. It shsll be tbe duty of the Territorial Seserting or absconding person, upon contractor agreement made and entered into, either ia this or a for- cretary to cause a copy of this Act to be published ontJ fflcrrljants, eign country, the said Justice of the Peace shall im- in tbe Oregon Spectator, and the Sandwich Islands E HONOLULU, OAHU, H. I mediately issue his warrant for the apprehension of papers, as soon as practicable. such deserting or absconding person, and cause the §8. This Act to take effect and be in force Money advanced on favorable terms for Bills o! from accused to be brought before him, or some other and after its passage. Exchange on the United States, England and France. of Justice of the Peace the oounty in which the Attest, A. L. Lovejot, Speaker. c f original writ issued. N. Htraaa, Clerk. E. H. BOARDMAN, $S. The officer having tbe warrant, or any other Approved, Oregon City, 19th Dec, 1846. uaaatclj atflr *?El)roitoinrter $Waferr, who be authorized m »<"• duly person may to serve said GEO. ABERNETHY. *» HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., warrant, may arrest said accused deserting or abGEORGE RISBLY, sconding person in any county in Ihis Territory, and I orrcas bob sals an assorthbnt or bring him forthwith before the Justice of the Peaoe BU TCHER AND GENERAL Clocks, Watches, Jewelry and Fancy Goods, who issued the warrat, or some other Justice of the MEAT SALESMAN, begs leave most Sextant and Quadrant Glasses silvered and adjusted. Peace of the same county. Chronometers repaired and accurate rates given respectfully to inform the residents §. 8. Upon the trial of the case, if it shall apParticular attention paid to watch repairing. of Honolulu end shipmasters generalsmmtTsmmmm pear that the master or captain of said vessel is en- ly, that he has taken the stand owned by Mr. CORNELHig HOVER, titled to the further services of said deserting or ab- French, and lately occupied by Messrs. DBALIR sconding person, it shall be the duty oi* the Justice & Co., where he ts determined to sell noneRobinson but the General Merchandise dr. IN ofthe Peace, or the court trying the same, to cause best of meat, and trusts that by Hawaiian Produce, cleanliness and said deserting or absconding person to be delivered strict attention to his business he may HILO, HAWAII. share merit a up to the master or captain of said vessel, and all of public patronage. Whaleships supplied wilh Recruits on favorable terms in costs shall be adjudged against said deserting or abexchange for Bills er Goods adapted to the market G. R. trusts nothing shall be wanting on his part a -■— sconding person, and a certificate of the same shall \6 give satisfaction to those whom he may have the be delivered to the said master or captain, who honor to serve. GEORGE M. MOORE, DEALER IN shall thereupon pay the same. *N. B. Ox Tongues and Corned Beef cured in a §4. Any person who shall entice a seaman to superior manner. my 22 ly. General Merchandise 4 Hawaiian Produce, leave his ship, or who shall knowingly harbor, seHILO. HAWAII, H. I. crete, employ, er in anywise assist a deserting or ISRAEL H. WRIGHT, , AND SHOES. ROOTS shall, absconding seaman, upon conviction thereof, AND GLAZIER, offers for be fined any sum not exceeding five hundred, nor sale on reasonable terms a general assortment A N invoice of superior Boots, colored and less than 25 dollars for each offence ; and all fines of Paints and Oils, consisting of X*. Gaiter Shoes, per Montreal, for sale by collected under the provisions of this Act, shall be White Lead, Venetian Red, Prussian Blue ; mytttf. C BREWER & CO. paid into the county treasury, and be recovered Terra dc Sienne, assorted Green Paints; either by indictment or action of debt, in the name Chrome Yellow, Whiting, Yellow Ochre ; SCALES. of the county. Spanish Brown, Lamp Black, in kegs and papets. MONTREAL," an assortment of §6. That every ship master or captain, on the Spirits Turpentine, Linseed Oil. Copal Varnish 1 Cdunter and Platform Scales, of superior quality desertion of any of his crew, shall be bound in the Gum Copal, Gold and Silver Leaf, Bronze : to weigh from 86 to 2000 lbs , for sale by penal 'sum of fifty dollars, to give immediate infor- Paint, Sash and Tar Brushes), Pumice Stone j my22 tf. c. BREWER & CO mation ofthe same to the proper authority Sand-Paper, Window Glass, Putty, &c, etc. s, That if the mate or first officer under ths House, Sign, Coach, Ship and Ornamental captain or master, and a majority of the crew of any ng executed with neatness and despatch. vessel or ship lying in any port of Oregon Territory, shall discover that said ahip or.vessel is too leaky, 1 -l— A *cmi-Monthly or otherwise unfit in her crew, body, tackks, apparel, NEW GOODS. furniture, provisions, or stores, to proceed to sea, iT received per ship "Montreal," an Devoted to Temperance, Seamen, Marine and shall require such unfitness to be inquired into, and General Intelligence. oice of GOODS consisting in part of the master or captain shall, upon the request of the tee Nappies and Soup plates,' Window Glsss, PUBLISHED AMD EDITED IT mate, (or other officer,) and such .majority, forthCases blue Prints, blue Drills and Denims, SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN with apply to the presiding Judge of tho county Ctsea Satin Jeans and Orleans Fancies, TERMS court, either in term time or vacation, and thereBales brown' Drill, 80 and 40 inches' wjdc. One copy per annum, upon, said Judge is hereby authorized and required -St SO Shirtings, sheet iron, putty, glue, &c. •Two ---.__. /fin to issue his precept, directed to three persons, the ■ftyrtif C BREWER &CO. Threecopies, ', most skilful in maritime affairs that can be procured, requiring them to repair on board such vessel or RREAD BAKERY! ■" * TOO «• O ship and to examine the same in respect to the deundersigned would inform the inhab- Ten fects or insufficiencies complained of, and to make itants of Honolulu, that he has removed to the report to the said Judge in writing under their hands, premises next to the place formerly known as Mr.GraAUVtRTISIMENTs, or the hands of two of them, whether in any, or in vier's Hotel, and Mr. Vincent's lumber yard. He One square, 2 insertions, $1,50 and 80 cents for cvwhat respect, the said ship ot vessel ia unfit lo pro- would likewise take this opportunity of returning cry additional insertion. One half square oi less ceed to sea, and what addition of men, provisions or thanks to his numerous customers for the liberal 2 insertions, $1,00 and 26 cent" for every addistores, or what repairs or alterations in the body, patronage he has received since commencing the tional insertion. For tackle, or apparel will be necessary, and upon such above business; and would further inform them that apply to the Publisher. yearly advertising, please report the said Judge shall adjudge and determine he can now supply them with fresh Bbead. both and endorse on the said report his judgment, wheth- morning and evening. Also a large quantity of Subscriptions and donations for the Friend received at the Study of tbe Seamen's Chaplain, or by the er the said ship or vessel is fit to proceed to sea or American and Chilean flour for sale in quantities to following E. H. Boardrr.an, Honolulu; not, and the master or captain, and crew, shall in snit purchasers. all thing* conform to the said judgment. If the None but the best flour in market will either be Rev. Cochran Forbes, Lahaina; Rev. Titus Coan, Hilo; and the American Missionaries throughout the complaint of the mate and majority of said crew, sold or baked at this establishment. Islands. shall upon said report and judgment, be deemed just •.'Terms cash.—No credit given. and well founded, the master or captain of said ship ■y 1 tf J BOWDEN CHARLES E. HITCHCOCK, Portion Commission JwJ.'| ' '■tfIHTTT ' J . i PAINTER ; «. ■ IP* THE —■ ' — J)ER THE FRIEND: . Journal, " " , " " " ..... .'Z( • , 'JJ PRINTER. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1847) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1847.06.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847.06.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/9b9861b0c8953026803145f7a2fcc00f.pdf a6fec463798ab1ff11ae7e2cdb6b1f4a PDF Text Text THE FRIEND. Vol. V.] HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., MAY 16, 1847. The Seamen's Friend. 73 [No. X. size, Blung to their backs, behind them was keeper the left. We were on terrapin Jackson with a still larger one. They ground and now to find them. We looked For ibe Friend, cheered us heartily. We stopped a moment among bushes and rocks, but could see none; Gallipagos Islands.—No. 2. and were directed by them which path to presently we heard Mr. M. shouting "Town pursue, as our path forked just ahead. They O!" which is a signal when a terrapin is sailor's epistle home. looked very much fatigued and pointed to a found. We did not join them as they were Ai iir.RMarle Island, Jan. 5, 1847. still more distant mountain which they had some distance from them. After looking in Notes of a Terrapin Hunt. crossed and found terrapin in abundance. vain for some time for the game we were in or three days the crew of our ship had They had with them part of a bottle of wa- search of, we travelled on and reached the been ashore on Chatham Island and brought Iter and did not need any assistance. Pass- top of a smaller mountain, its sides were back with them two or three boat loads of iing along half a mile towards the mountain quite smooth, but covered with bushes.— the most desirable animals which abound on |we met Jim Hall, a kanaka; under a cab- Having descended on the other side, we these islands. They always came back Ibage tree lay Jim with a terrapin of largei reached a valley abounding with rough nearly exhausted, and their feet and hands isize and a small one, a heavy load for onei stones, the passage across, which was very were well torn with briers. Clothes which iman. The tree afforded him some shade, difficult. Bushes full of thorns we met at were whole in the morning were rags at Ibut he was evidently much exhausted. Mr. every step, and if yon took hold of them to night, and new shoes were all gone save ]M. gave him an orange which he ate withi keep you from slipping from the stones, your possibly a small portion of upper leather.— imuch satisfaction. The cabbage tree is al hands would be severely lacerated. The Hats were shocking bad, and the appear- |curious shrub growing about 15 feet ini ground now rising, led us to a huge crater ance of all betokened hard service. Iiheight, the leaves are like the prickly pear,i more than a mile in circumference, and in should here remark, that for four days, we iof oval shape and about one foot in circum- ■ depth several hundred feet. It presented a had been anchored off Chatham Island, one iference, of light green color. The trunk isi singular and grand spectacle, its vast size, of the largest of the Gallipagos group. Our iin some cases as Targe as a man's body, andI the sides and bottom overgrown with trees ship lay about two miles from a sand beach, \when cut appears like a cabbage stalk, the and bushes, the rough lava, the awful stillwhich had been selected, as affording a good iouter bark like a pitch pine tree. There isi ness around, all was grand and sublime.— place to land. At. 10 a. m. we lowered a imuch juice in the leaves, and they afford ex- We were amazed as we stood upon the edge boat and pulled ashore, the surf was some- icellent food for the terrapin. As a substi- 'of this mighty work of Him whose skill what heavy, breaking over a reef, but we Itute for water nothing could be more valua- formed the mountain and the seas. Our found the landing very good. Having hauled 1ble to this singular animal, for their islandI heads swam as we looked down its awful our boat up alongside the three boats al- Ihome being sometimes for months without depth, the reflection striking us, should we ready on shore, our party, consisting of irain and no springs of fresh water being fall, hope would no longer be a virtue.— Capt. A., Mr. M., 3d mate, the shipkeeper Ifound, nature has kindly provided them withi From top to bottom it was a straight line, and self, started, just taking a drink of wa- Ithis tree, which answers well for food andI all around was immense blocks of lava, all ter from the boat kegs on shore. We had \water. The sun was blazing down upon usi black as coal. A short distance from this provided ourselves with a few oranges and a iand before we were half way to the groundIwe came to another crater of smaller size, small flask of lime juice mixed with water. 1I almost regretted having started. Every'it was overgrown, as the first mentioned, The path took us immediately into thick imoment the road grew more rough and thei with trees and bushes, and could not have bushes, many of which were cotton bushes isharp pieces of lava made serious inroadsi been burning for many years. It was, if here growing wild, which, saving in the path, iinto the soles and sides of our shoes. Wei possible, still more rough, and we did not were very thick; other bushes were covered iin the course of an hour reached the base of dare look at its depth, as the top overhung # with long sharp briars and were entwined Ithe mountain for which we were steering, the opening in part, and one look satisfied all around, so that to force your way through irugged indeed was the side presented to us, us. On the edge of this crater, we each ate them subjected you to having your hands iit rose very nearly perpendicular to the an orange, our thirst was very great, but we and ancles torn. A small bush bore red Iheight of fifteen hundred feet, huge masses would not yet taste our water. No terrapin berries which we tasted, but so bitter were <of calcined lava seemed to form its founda- appeared about, and we concluded to det and no doubt it had been a volcano, scend into another valley of great extent. they, that our mouths were hours recovering tion, their natural taste. The path soon became but 1 our time would not permit us ascend to Having passed this and ascended a rising, i summit. Just here we met two other of'we saw a line of cabbage trees, under one very rough and was covered with bits of its lava, broken and very destructive from the our kanakas, they were boys but each bore we saw a very large male terrapin, farabove 1 terrapin; one, a very small lad of 12 our ability to carry, and on looking a little sharp edges to feet and shoes. Ahead of us his was a lofty mountain, and on our right hand years, had one of considerable size, and he further we found under almost every tree 3 it up to our captain with much satis- one of the same kind. These huge crea1 another, barren and rough in the extreme. held The first two miles went off pretty well, ffaction. They had part of a bottle of water tures here sat unconcerned, and it was our them. On questioning them as to the impression that there they had been for the 1 Capt. A. being naturally a fast traveller, with 1 spot on which to find terrapin, they of- last five hundred years. When disturbed, led the way followed closely by us, indian file. best Mr. M. took with him a tin horn, and as we ffered to go and show us plenty, but we de- they draw in their feet, drop their lower as they had already brought down a shell on the ground and make a hissing noise < passed along would blow a blast, hoping soon clined, to fall in with some of our shipmates on the load 1 before. After rounding the base of the not unlike a snake; they do not offer to bite, we concluded to divide our party, neither will they run. Some of them were 1 road to the boats. Presently shouts an- mountain, swered our horn, and the chief and second tthe "old man," as the masters of whale eating cabbage leaves, which had fallen from mates of our ship met us, the former had ships are always called, and myself taking the trees. Here, again, how wonderful are one large terrapin, the second two of smaller tthe right hand, and Mr. M. and the ship- the arrangements of Him who provides fooo 11 , ' ., - > ' ; f « • �74 THE FRIEND. but few facilities for obtaining food, neither the lips, their bite was sharp and it was only! without food or water—it will be seen that being able to climb tj-ees or to kill other an- by constant brushing that we could partially they are almost invaluable. Aye! says the imals, so slow is their motion. Under these keep them away. Fhave seen flies before,! old man, if we only had these in New York trees, which afford them comfortable shade, but never any that would for so many miles to-day, what a beautiful sum they would they rest, watching the fall of a leaf, and follow a traveller. Often we passed thej1fetch—and how well they would fill the belwhen it falls they eat it; if one should not spots in the sand where the terrapin deposits lies of some of the hungry men at Washingfall for a month, why he could remain with- its eggs, they were nicely covered over and ton—and how for four months have we lived on terrapin soup every other day, morning out eating, but from paths leading from tree there left for the sun to complete the to tree, no doubt they move from one to an- of incubation. In size they were a little noon and night—sea pies made savory with other. We now went a little further and larger than a goose egg, perfectly round, good things—who would not go a whaling. found two of about the right size. With and the shell the same as that of the fowl.— I The next morning we weighed anchor and two bits of canvass, as straps, we fastened How long they remain before hatching, I stood along to a settlement about a day's sail their legs and placed them on our backs, could not ascertain, or how long before the from where we took our terrapin, and purprecisely as a soldier does his knapsack, the animal reaches maturity. We now retraced ichased fifty more of large size. The resiThe a part of our steps, and struck into a path! dents here are about twenty in number—the strings passing under our arms. weight of each was about fifty to sixty more clear of busbesand clinkers, and found chief man is named Williams, an Englishpounds. We now having secured our prizes quite a good path. Here we ventured to! man; his colony is composed of Spaniards each took a swallow of water. At the first take another swallow of water. After an- and Americans, and two slaves. He visited start we found but little difficulty, the path other hour's travel, we met the cooper, one our ship and received trade for his terrapin, being quite smooth, but soon we came to | boatsteerer and the steward, so intent were cloth, etc., charging us from 50 to 75 cts. stones and bushes, and the weight on our 1 they in pursuit ofgame, that though we passed each for them. He has two or three hunbacks made us stagger, as we jumped from within a few feet them and they did not no- dred of them always on hand for such ships one rock to another. We lost our way and tice us until we " sung out" to them. They]'as may call on him. After a delay of a few struck into the thickest range of bushes we had been twice to the boats, each time with hours we stood away for another cruising had yet met with. It was now three o'clock, terrapin, and told us that we had gone in the ground. Camillas. the sun blazed down like what—nothing like wrong direction, that they should soon rethe sun on the line—our mouths were parch- turn to the boats, for their terrapin ground New York Correspondents. ed, and each step we took, only led us from was close by. The cooper gave us a draught New York, Sept. 19, 1846. better to worse. Every few minutes we of water, each ofhis party having a full botwould lose sight of each other in the bushes tle with them. We now started in good Dear Brother,—As a native of New and have to halloo in order not to get lost. spirits and soon fell in with the chief mate, England, I know you are interested in what We walked about half a mile and then took who had brought for us a small keg of wa- pertains to her mountains and her morals, off our load and rested—again all ready— ter at a cross road, and was waiting for us her meadows and her merchandise, her sharp stones grew more thick, and we were to come up. He kindly offered to take streams and her schools, her rocks and her disheartened at losing the path—we altered either of our terrapin for us, and we allowed reputation. A chapter then of observations our course in hopes of meeting a better one, him to take one from us by turns. We had made in a recent tour through all her States, but none could we find—again we rested— but five miles to travel, and after winding but one, may be the most palatable dish 1 I wished the terrapin were all in Jerico, for around the base of the mountain first spoken can spread before you. New England forwith or without them, we had at least ten of, the path was excellent in comparison to ever! Her mountains and hills were never miles to travel before we could reach the that which we had passed over. From his prouder or crowned to their very summits beach. Here we concluded to eat our last water keg I drank freely, never did water with richer wheat and clover, than the two oranges, and you cannot imagine our taste so good, lips were parched, tongue dry present year. Her streams are vicing with disappointment when on feeling for them, to and swollen. We soon reached the beach each other to see which shall drive the most find that I had lost them from my pocket. and with some satisfaction lay down our ter- machinery, and turn out the greatest quanIt appears a small matter but I can assure rapin; they were pronounced of good size, tity of Yankee notions. Some of her manyou that their value to us at that time, was and an old sailor patted me on the shoulder ufactories have been held in check by recent and said well done. The ensign was flying tariffregulations, but her expansive ingenuity very, very great. Occasionally we would get a glimpse of at the mizzen peak of our ship, and looking and enterprise will not sufferthem to be idle. the ocean and our ship in the distance, and out seaward, we saw a small brig standing If her mills cannot make cloth they will never did I in my boyish days so long to get close in shore. As this was just in the midst igrind out something. Like Burns' text, home as I now did to be safe on board the of the Mexican war, and privateers might be But liow the subject lheme may gang. Let time and chance determine; craft. Just now Capt. A. slipped and about, the old man gave orders to launch the Perhaps it may turn out a sang. ell from one rock to another below him, boats and go aboard. She proved to be a Perhaps (urn out a sermon. bruising bis knee, he recovered himselfwith- Columbia schooner who visited these islands We could find no to out any further injury. to take terrapin oil the Spanish main.— Sang or sermon, there will be some protraces of a path, and we were about to Our boats brought off that day thirty-seven ductive result. General prosperity attends leave our terrapin behind, but the reflection terrapin, which, with those on board, made all her departments of business. Some porthat all our shipmates would laugh at us, in- one hundred and thirty collected in four days. tions of the land, however, seem to be staduced us to press on, and if we did fail, to Some of these were of large size and were tionary. Neither the farms, nor the villages try at least to fall in with some of them and' carried by three men, some so small that indicate any advance made for the last 20 years. While in other places the reverse is let them see that we had at least tried to do one man could carry two. our duty. Here I should remark, that from It is a happy provision of nature that these true, the wilderness is converted into the the time we had landed, until we left in our animals are placed on these islands; they fruitful field, and the beautiful villages smile • boats to go on board, we had been followed furnish a most excellent recruit for ships where but recently stood the blackened by a host of large flies of a blueish green cruising in this part of the Pacific Ocean, stumps. From these stationary portions, color, who, without cessation, would light and when it is remembered that they may the young and enterprising have gone, some upon our faces and hands, and particularly be kept on ship board for six or nine months in search of the salt sea, and others of the i work! 1 I : — — ?'ood �THE 75 FRIEND. *■ a. Temperance Celtbraiions.—During my shining silver. The railroads now running live sense. They will by no means compare tour I attended 14 temperance celebrations. States, the with common United in j render her schools producin every direction, will These celebrations consisted of processions, other well with simicompare tive soil more valuable; and if a judicious but may very that imeetings and festivals. The children of the found I make lar schools on these islands. will is her' policy pursued, financial schools, and all the adults connected with streams, and forests, and hills of granite, Imuch attention had been given by the pupils, i societies, united in these exerin temperance consists i. e., that kind of attention which tributary to her general prosperity. of the societies appeared with The general absence of revivals of re- reading over chapters for the sake of com- cises. Many badges attached to their temperance of their the line in a healththem to And memory. mining I ligion, and a consequent want of bonnets, and with long feather arms or hats done ful moral influence excited by the church, committing the schools have certainly ibrushes and flags of various descriptions, about to estimate my come well. in for to iniquity According has lifted the gates I as splendor, they perHawaiian in waving have been com45,000 shockverses of scripture like a flood. Repeatedly have I been Iformed their temperance evolutions. The ed of late in overhearing in such groups as mitted to memory by the different schools, I all decently companies, different temperance are reMany office, the 1846. pupils year or during gather around the country post and many fantastically dressed, presented in tavern, or stable, the language of blasphemy ported by their teachers as having made ad- i while marching beneath their gay and and obscenity. Groups of boys and young vances in mental and written arithmetic.— Ithem, banners, quite a military appearance. of flying something Doubtless understand they of are drawn society men from the outskirts I music of a Hawaiian did not. The indescribable wonder they from feelings of socialty and want of em- branches—a great correctifa instances, cheered on the some in drum, some and But here allow me to mistake learn to smoke i and readily ployment, temperance army. swear. Larger or smaller circles of this how or other set afloat in this ocean. The imarching thing to wake up Hawaiian stupidity, description hang about most of our large Hawaiians are by no means natural arithme- andAny break up Hawaiian stagnation. villages and swarm in our cities. Drinking ticians. Perhaps more artificial arithmeti- i But the festivals deserve a word—they the What cians'cannot found on globe. is less common with such, as with all classes, were in booths and groves, Btc.— obtain, to observed has, than formerly. Here are schooled the Sab- knowledge of figures they them had been made—tables preparations great to be beaten into | for rather speak the hempen bluntly, bath breakers, and candidates had been and some altogether, procured, of The effort communiorders, and the inmates of our prisons.— by main force. furnished with plates, Much have we to make us sad, and much to eating arithmetical instruction to a Hawaiian and many partially knives and forks, spoons, bowls, tumblers, cheer, when viewing the young of New Eng- might not abruptly be compared with that of far greater number were seated by land. Strong as is vice, virtue must have administering medicine to an obstinate child, Btc. A tables at these festivals than on any precedit down his throat. by is the Sabbath which is done pouring Much as I the ascendancy. experience.— ing occasion of this kind. But what is dedesecrated, I believe it is gaining in a proper I speak from a fifteen years' down, produces, iserving of particular attention is, these tasanctified observance. And still inclined as But then, medicine poured if taken bles are not to disappear at the end of the the same effects as drink, down, the it if prinstays many are to mingle strong well en- Ifeast and the guests return to the floor as So Hawaiians ciples and the practice of temperance are in the natural way. on tables is to be a joy the benefits of their arithmetical knowl- formerly, but the eating sure of victory complete and permanent. About 200 have made thing. permanent way, artificial proin of exobtained edge, though | The benevolent spirit New England is a little hope yet So there Another this resolution. where it is put." iof Hawaiians becoming civilized. pands every year, and this is one of her vided it " stays I had was the asof the schools I in surest indications observed features and thing brightest the from to people get been long laboring up obvious the of clothing in her of pect civilization future prosperity. God will not forget fleas dirt, the floor the and and among from Englabors of love—she will find in his smiles, the pupils. All the girls appeared in and what not, and eat on tacats, and in and some dogs kind, is lish dresses of some ini basket and that it store, and in her full and civilized beings; but I finitely more blessed to give than receive.— schools there was quite a display of bonnets. bles like human to any thing by efThus have I generalised, without even a Most of the boys also dashed out in their did not seem accomplish and was about giving in utter desup forts, pantahills. blue and shirts and native and white and striped village word about your can now take a new and but courage my Jackets, pair, Thus—they stand as, and where they used loons of various descriptions. frock coats, were by no means wanting.— istart. to, and I am affectionately yours. more on the subject of temJ. S. Hats and caps were also numerous, though But one thing do not know that a single drop I perance. many were destitute. I stated in relation to of rum or any distilled liquor has been drank be may Another thing For the Friend. the schools: all the schools may be regard- Iby a native in my field during the past year. Missionary Intelligence. ed as constituting so many temperance and There may have been some instances of drinking ava, but none amounting to intoxi.Vaftre Schools Temperance Celebrations. anti-tobacco societies. cation to my knowledge. course, are 25, 1847. as a matter of Waimea, Hawaii, March The children, drinks The foreigners too, seem to have partaken children—intoxicating all from temperance Damon, thought —A Dear Brother of the natives. So you see of the is not sobriety prolaw—tobacco by prohibited i some source or other, has sprung up in my being a temperance atmosphere. in smokers. we live quite are great hibited—many parents mind, to give you some account of a tour The There are other points in my tour that I their once followed example, field. children made through my which I have lately mention; but in I will relate but one anti-tobacco societies the might but now the i If you deem any portion of it as worthy of a from the filthy imore, and that is my wonderful deliverance schools have delivered them have the liberty you Friend," place in " The they were Ifrom threatening death. While sailing on to publish it. I will speak separately of the and pernicious practice, to which the school is Ithe ocean and attempting to land at a cerpupil in several objects to which my time and atten- once addicted A the pupils Itain place, the canoe was buried beneath the seen All to be smoking. ashamed tion were devoted. themselves raging surf, and all on board plunged into small, and have pledged The of large whole 1 The Children's Schools.— use in not smoke or tobacco Ithe deep. Unable to swim, especially in these is 21; whole number of pupils, 984. that they will that such oceanic Niagara, I began at once to to learn I And was happy any way. when natime, perhaps, There never was a and on isink, but was.grasped in a few moments by tive schools were more prosperous; but then but few had violated their pledges; was this few the pledge re- Ia thoughtful fellow sailor and brought up the of part their schools, and prosperity are native they above the foaming and dashing waves, but I newed. comparaa native or must be understood in < ' < ' ' — I i 1 J i I 1 > I < — ''< ' i i �76 THE i FRIEND. llthe ample folds of that tent, are now gathering had but just breathed again aa it were, whenIThe receipts of the Board for • July <fl, converts to the gospel, dwelling in every another wave came with great violence and the year closing 1846, were $263,072 55 zone, and inhabiting every quarter of the turned the canoe over and plunged me beneath it; I was now separated from my former Expenditures for the same time, 257,605 23 globe. Every successive report of the deliverer, and thought that perhaps I must institustraggle and gasp and die beneath the dark Showing an excess of receipts of 4,4468 32 American Board and other kindred ideas, of that August, 1845, tions, developes the ennobling ratting billows of the deep; but my deliverer On the 1st was a balance Treain was borne there onward finally me and truth is and that grasped I again gaining ground, 17,296 89 safely to the shore, a monument of God's sury of progress is the tendency of the XlXth ceni preserving mercy. tury. The annual reports of our benevoShowing a balance on hand, Yours most siucerely, 1, $51,764 21 Ilent societies, when carefully prepared, we 1846, of L. LYONS. August Of the receipts thus reported, $93,436 regard as holding the same relation to the were from legacies, and $40,000 the bequest passing age, that the book of the "Acts FRIEND, of one deceased friend, the late Mr. Waldo, of the Apostles," does to the first century of Massachusetts. of the christian era.—Most cordially would HONOLULU, MAY 15, 1847. this the Board has amount, addition to In ■we recommend the reading of this report received from the American Bible American Board. $4,000 (to the enemies as well as thefriends of misSociety, The Annual Meeting of the A. B. C. F. From the American Tract Society, $7,500 sions. Missions was held in September, 1846, at Out of 350 Missionaries and their assistNew Haven, Ct. There was a large at- ants, laboring in foreign lands, the following Examination of Punahou School tendance of members. Besides 80 cor- persons have died, viz: Rev. Samuel WhitWe take great pleasure in recording brief porate members, there were about 400 hon- ney, Mrs. Munger, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Doty, notices of our school examinations. If posMrs. Pohlman, Mrs. Bissell, and Rev. Da- sible, we always aim to attend. It is a duty orary members present. returned missionaries. vid Abeel. quite too much neglected. Good schools are Madras, John Scudder, M. D., The Board is now sustaining 26 missions, an honor to any community, and well attendRev. F. D. W. Ward, embracing 93 stations; 134 missionaries, in- ed examinations tend to make good schools, Hutchings, "" Samuel 10 physicians; 73 churches, con- by encouraging both teachers and scholars. cluding Amoy, China, E. Doty, which, are 24,824 members; 7 As is well known to many of our readers, nected with Canton, S. Wells Williams, " Beirut, Syria, Rev. J. F. Lanneau, seminaries for native preachers, and 487 pu- the Punahou School is expressly intended '* 34 boarding schools and 1,874 pupils; for the children of the American Mission" Eli Smith, " Sandwich Islands, pils; Bingham, " Hiram 15 printing establishments, including 32 aries. The literary department is under the Levi Chamberlain, " 40 fonts of type and materials to direction of the Rev. Mr. Dole, and the doAnnual Sermon was preached by presses, in 27 languages. Who can contem- mestic of Mr. Rice and Miss Smith. The Dr. Hawes of Hartford. Text 1 Sam. print these mighty agencies for good and examination on the 30th ultimo, passed off 1 Hitherto hath theLord helped us."i plate ' not it to be a privilege to cooperate in in a manner alike creditable to instructors feel He commenced by giving a succint hisso good, great, and noble undertaking, as and pupils. We noticed, with pleasure, of the rise and progress of the Board, the time when tkirty-six years ago it making known the everlasting gospel to the that a sound and thorough acquaintance with consisted of'five men who met in a private 1ignorant and destitute ? the several branches of study, characterized parlor of a Connecticut pastor to transact its 1 We are indebted to the New York Ob- the recitations. Mr. Dole pays particular annual business, and by exhibiting the pre12, for the forgoing attention to the department of the languages, sent as compared with the past he drew a jserver, of September and should any of his pupils hereafter purstrong reason for saying in the words of the i particulars. text, hitherto hath the Lord helped us, and sue a collegiate education, his thorough in the name of the Lord we will go forward. Annual Report of the American training will be of invaluable service. A He passed rapidly over the field ofthe Board's under Mr. Rice's labors to show that those fields have been Board of Commissioners for class in Natural Philosophy, well. If we may be vastly enlarged, and that the barriers in the For. Missions, Boston, 1846. instruction, appeared have been broken so do think down, way of progress Since preparing a sketch of the meeting allowed to make a suggestion, we that Goo has opened every door, until five to their train pupils to reto be found in an- the teachers ought hundred millions of heathen are now acces- of the American Board, and a louder with more distinctness sible. The world is like the Roman fim-l other portion of our columns, we have re- cite is a common fault in most It This voice. pire at the propagation of primitive Chris- ceived the above mentioned document. into all to schools, had been cot all teachers parts ought hence, when roads and tianity a well printed and neatly executed pamphof the empire so that the gospel was readily! is warfare the a common against in the combine perusal catried by its ministers in every direction. let of 256 octavo pages. From which may, and ought to be overcome. The communications by Commerce are great! of this report the philanthropist and chris- evil, the The closing exercise of choosing sides to here a dethat aids to the missionary work, and tian may glean abundant evidence served tribute was paid to SirStratford Car- ! limits of Christianity are gradually enlarging spell, forcibly reminded us of by gone years, we mine British minister at Constantinople, for and Zion is lengthening the cords and when with blithe and merry school mates New (strengthening the stakes of ' her tent.' Under attended the district school in happy .1 l T_ l__ Ol __ THE , < , ,, Sic , : , •' : , ■ �THE FRIEND. • 77 England. We must not fail to express our Ihave " started reports" about your manner more pleased with the regularity of his religratification at the attention paid by Miss of life. You, doubtless, first proclaimedI gious exercises, as giving evidence of the of his conversion. Smith to the improvement of the pupils in your own shame. A good clock will not genuineness A consumption began to show itself a few singing. It is a department hitherto too ; more certainly proclaim the hour, than that months after his arrival, and he was apprised much neglected. It is now introduced into isuch men will herald forth their own deeds, of the nature of his malady, as well as it Boston schools, which may well serve for iand yet they may foolishly imagine no one was possible to do; but the announcement knows their conduct, but themselves. Coun- gave him no apparent uneasiness. During a model-schools to the rest of the world. he exhibited the same gentle At the close of the examination the fol- iterfiet coin can be more easily circulated long illness,was in spirit; and every respect a striking lowing original hymn was sung, prepared by ithan such men pass incog. "Be not de- instance of the power of grace, giving those ceived, God is not mocked, for whatsoever1around him no unnecessary trouble, and Mr. Dole:— readily complying with every thing they a man soweth, that shall he also reap." Homeward our young affections turn. wished him to do to alleviate his sickness.— Away, away from school; Our hearts to "be with parents yearn, He had lived a. heathen for half a century, A Sandwich Islander in China. having been born and nurtured amidst its polAway, away from school. Our hearts leap up with vigor brave, About two years ago, a small ship's boat lutions, and having delighted in its abominaacross the wave To speed away, containing six men and a girl, left Honolului tions; but he was now "in his right mind," Where parents love can never cool. for Maui. During the night, either in con- and evidently waiting for the summons of his Away, away from school, sequence of the carelessness of the steers- ■ Saviour. He died in the summer of 1844; At Punahou we would not stay man, or the darkness or mist preventing the and soon after, Mrs. Ball, who had done from home, Away, away stars from being seen, the boat was carriedI much to alleviate his sufferings, and had For love allures another way, out ofher course; and when the day dawned, taken the charge of his daughter, was also We start for home, dear home; And loving hearts with fervor burn these unhappy people found themselves outt called away to her rest.—Mr. 8. Welts To greet the day of oar return. of sight of land, and ignorant which way to Williams. To see the vessel cut the foam steer to regain it. Their boattoo was leaky, That bears, that bears ua home. and their stock of provisions very small; and For Mm FrMOd. With joy unfeigned, we bid farewell a speedy death seemed inevitable, when the United States Hospital. To all our tasks at school; bark Hopewell of New York, Captain Engle, Honolulu, May, 1847. Thou shalt not call us more OLD BELL on her way from Honolulu to Canton, foundI From sleep or sports, to school. —It is always gratifying to Editor, rescued Mr. them and the whole company. From writing, drawing, we're away. These seven persons were kindly received. notice efforts made for the comfort of poor From Latin, Greek and Algebra, They were clothed, partly by those on board, sick mariners, when left helpless on strange And all this doing things by rule. That vexea us at school. and partly from a small package of cottonsi shores. which they had in their boat, and brought It was with much satisfaction, I lately On their arrival atI visited the U. S. Hospital at Honolulu.— Drunkenness and Licentiousness. with them to China. Macao, some of them were received on boardI The commodious airy apartment forming the ship in the harbor; and one of them sooni wards below, and the neatness and cleanliAccording to the reasoning and belief of died ashore, of the small pox, a disease toi ness of the rooms and furniture, speak wolf to learn that of some persons, man receives on this side which the native Hawaiians are particularly for the managers. I was glad cleanliness is one of the laws of the institui subject company China. this was Among in the grave the full punishment ofhis sins. Such .the father of the girl, an old man of fifty, tion. It is no less gratifying also to notice an opinion would appear quite plausible, if who was too weak to go aboard ship, andI that this rule is carried out in the cooking drunkenness and licentiousness were man's was, therefore, with his daughter, receivedI department. Any visiter must be agreeably in the reonly sins. Look at the poor debauchee! In- into the house of one of the missionaries, struck with the neatness and order The neat she useful. and cooking apartment. something where could be taught fectory and lewdness have obtained a temperance their in Mead, Rev. a the kettles and all bright pans, arranged Mr. in passenger The i mastery over him. Sometimes one vice and Hopewell, had interested himself in the old places; the clean floor and tables, and every sometimes the other takes the lead. Among man, from having learned that he had a cer- thing just as it should be to provide for inthe ancient Romans there was a barbarous |tificate of church membership, signed by valids, form such a striking contrast with and offensive custom of compelling a mur- Mr. Alexander, one of the missionaries ini what one so often meets in such establiahthe Islands; and a place was soon found for moots, dirty floors, greasy beds and bunks, derer to carry upon his back the dead corpse him and his daughter, from whom he would black greasy dishes, and a cook whose whole of his victim, until corruption and decay not consent to be separated, as he desired toi appearance indicates as much need of soap should remove the loathsome burden. The, be with her to see that she did nothing; and water as grease and dirt can prove, man of intemperate and licentious habits, by wrong. He had learned to read, and thisi that one is very agreeably impressed on visnow of great satisfaction toi iting a hospital where neatness and cleanlihis free act, renders his own body that dread- was for a source him; his daughter he couldI ness prevail. except, with ful badge of guilt. Let no misguided and converse with no one. The Testament and It is certainly not the object of our govmad victim of these vices think to escape hymn book given him were constantly in hisi ernment to make their hospitals, boarding the certain execution of God's fixed laws, in hand. The former heread and re-read with establishments; but it is their object to proregard to his physical nature. "Be sure the earnestness and devotion of one who vide a comfortable home for their sick and feels he has obtained a great treasure, and destitute subjects in foreign lands. For your sin will find you out." Strange as the he always conducted with utmost propriety. this, a libera) provision is made, and no man fact may appear, in all probability, you will The old man had a peculiarly placid look ought to have the management of a hosbecome the tale-bearer of your own vile which attracted the attention of every one; pital, who will not give due attention to the practices. You need not enquire who may and those who saw him dairy, were more andi cleanliness and comfort of the sick, both '■ •, , : ,' ., : ' �78 THE , FRIEND. suiUble cleanly apartmenU, and band to our shores, when he commanded theI 14, Pensacola 23d, via Panama and Callao. in preparing food of a healthful quality in a ship Congaree. In addition to the aboveiHe came in the 'Preble,' so that we have table manner. Especially ought cleanli- mentioned individuals, it becomes our duty the President's Message, and lots of ' Pubness to be insisted on in every department of to the names record of others toi lie Documents,' and begin to see how we belonging ■ hospital. lam glad there is one hospital, look as reflected in the prints at home." viz: George Mr. company, Brown, is the ship's at least, at these islands, of which this true. I refer to the one at Honolulu in Junior, passenger; Mr. Charles Green, a Another correspondent at Monterey thus charge of Mr. John Ladd. passenger, belonging to Barnstable, Mass. speaks of the late news from United States: I do not here speak of the merits of the He came to the islands as Capt. Dominis' The war spirit still seems to be up in the " other two hospitals, viz: the American hos- Ist on board the schooner Swallow. country, and no prospect of a speedy peace, officer, British and the at hospital pital at Lahaina and five Lascar sailors werei Commodore Morris has succeeded to the Honolulu. Let others visit and examine One Chinaman command of the Gulf Squadron, 24 sail, and thorn all for themselves and draw such com- also passengers. parisons as they deem right. to crew were of the brig, Belonging the i General Scott commands land forces in place A VISITER. J Yours kc, officer, Ist the following: Mr. Hammet, of Gen. Taylor. BWMTrmisgh,.neNeilson. Martha's Vineyard; 2d officer, Mr. Benson, Mexico.—Nothing of importance hastransThis vessel left the port of Honolulu, Baltimore, Md. Seamen, Seth T. Peterson i pired since the battle of Monterey. We August 6, 1846, for China, expecting to re- and Amheait Peterson, brothers, belonging; copy the following from the Californian of turn as early as Christmas. Fears have been to Marshfield, Massachusetts. David Manni April 3: for months entertained respecting her fate, and Walter Tybu, both belonging to Han"U. S. Army at Saltillo and marching on but conjecture has inspired the hope that she over, Mass. The names of cook and San Luis Potosi, Dec. 12th. U. S. Army at ampico, with a Division at San Vicente enwas not lost; perhaps, she might be sold or steward, we are unable to learn. Two sea- rToute to capture the Mines of Huesteca and John Pitts and J. were disGilbert, otherwise detained. The "Mary," which men, Toluca, December Bth. U. S. Army near at the sick before sailport, just this left China, March 2d, reports that up to that charged Chihuahua, early in Dec. U. S. Army date no intelligence had been received res- ing of the vessel. marching on Durango, Dec. 1. U. S. SquadBlockading Vera Cruz, and Gulf coast, pecting her. We can with difficulty bring The vessel, we are informed, was insured, ron Dec. 28th. The U. S. Frigate Brandywine as or a the part whole, well as the of cargo, all on board our mind to the conclusion that and Sloop Boston, lost at Turk's Island, in have perished and not one survives to report $22,000 in specie. December, also U. S. Brig Somers, and a In reflecting upon this, and similar events, Pilot Boat, while cruising off Vera Cruz." the story of her disaster. There is the possibility, that like the brig "Express," the we are reminded of the words, "For my are Donations. Wm. Neilson" nay have been wrecked on thoughts are not your thoughts, neither my ways, saith the Lord, for as y our ways For The Friend. some of the numerous islands in that part of the heavens are higher than the earth, so are $3 00 the broad Pacific. It is reported, however, my ways higher than your ways, and my Capt. Breyton, A. Barker, 1 00 that a succession of terrible gales and ty- thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55, Mr. Horton, (besides 8 9 25 Capt. 1 Barker, purchase,) phoons was experienced in that region ofthe Wilbur 35 1 " " ocean during the months of September, Oc" Late Intelligence. 6 Glover 00 " " tober and November. Ex U. S. CommisCalifornia.—By the arrival of the bark 1 00 Mr. Simmons, sioner, Brown, and Capt. Dominis, passen- Toulon, Crosby, we have received intelliMr. Pierce, 1 00 Weston the commanding sengers, and Capt. gence from Monterey, to April 26. Quiet 50 Phillips, Mr. families, which their brig, are removed from generally prevails throughout the territory. For to the absent Chaflainct. not soon cease mourn huscreate the most trouble. will The horse thieves 5 00 Capt. Thomas, "Laura Ann," band and father, while a wide circle of General Kearny has appointed General Sut1 00 friends and relations will deeply sympathize ter as sub-agent of Indian Affairs. The Dr. McDonnald, with the bereaved. No person in our com- Brutus arrived at St. Francisco, 17th of Mr. Mitchell, 1st officer, English 2 00 bark Columbia, munity was more generally esteemed for his April, passage 5 months, bringing remainder many excellencies as a neighbor, friend and of Col. Stevenson's soldiers. There is a Mr. Buck, 2d officer, Columbia, 2 00 For Chaflainct, Lahaina. citizen, than Capt. Dominis, and his family general complaint of want of money, wherehave met with an irreparable loss. with to make purchases. The issues ofgovCapt. Gillett, "Uncas," 5 00 Mr. Brown's long residence at the ernment scrip would not currently pass.— C. FOBBES. ads, he gained many friends, and his pri- The papers speak of improvements now in For Hawaiian Bible Society i character, we believe, to have been progress at St. Francisco and Monterey. ye reproach. Lieutenant W. L. Maury, U. S. S. There are many in this U. States.—lntelligence has been reWarren, 8 00 rter of the world who will sympathize ceived from the United States via California, By the native church atKaiuaaha, 1 his deeply afflicted family. There are up to the middle of January. A corresponMolokai, to constitute the Rev. many here, who will also sympathize with dent at Monterey, thus writes under date of H. R. Hitchcock and Rev. C. B. the family of Capt. Weston. On a former April 26th: "We have a late measeager Andrews Life Members, i0 00 voyage Mrs. Weston accompanied her hus- from the U. S., who left Washington Jan. , .' > . •■ - ' iNirng ' ' A " �THE 79 FRIEND. , •MO REWARD. DIED. Whxkeas, it has cornel to the knowledge or lnCsaaard, Oct. 14, Eli Rosssll, son of Mr. EM Jose., of Majeety's Government, thVt a secret Lodge or SoUrn plsos, aged 3 yean and 4 mouth*. MEMORANDA. ciety of rogues has existed fend still exists at HonoJanuary Saih, In consequence of a fall from the for* topsail The arrived onT Columbia yard, John Wardworth, seaman, belougtnf to American Bark brig Henry, Kllborn, hence, Er lulu, banded togotber by aA oath of fidelity under a Cherokee. He belonged In Alhany, N. V., where 11 !■ hollered River in 17 days, bat la consequence of bed weather, scarcity desperate leader, (laid to by about forty-five years of water sad proviafons, pnt Into Victoria. Her passengers he has a moiherstill residing. AtLahsins, Richard Prorior, April 27th; aged SB. Nalife went serosa the eouatry to the river. She arrived up theriver i of age, and once a man-ofiwar's man) and whose narrowly berk March and Prussia, anchor, having He left the lost both and Lancaaterahire, Mth, chains, of (Jolne, Bofland. escaped going ashore on her paassge np. Had discharged snd object is to get poeeeseion bt stratagem of Hie Maat Lshalna, two and a half yearsago. jesty's yacht, Kamehamehalll., or some other fast At Laheina, April 91, Wm. Joaes of New Hampshire, aged was loading for this place. 24, steward of ship George, Cspt. Msrston, New Bedford. The Columbia left bark Toelon, Crosby, brig Palace and H. sailing veaeel, to cruise in these seaa for purposeshipmates that he M.'a a Baa hit B. to next for day liberty, declaring Modesto—the Toulon sail Ike to Came ashore on not yet disclosed, but belief id to be piratical, and would never go aboard again. Hired a horse sod rode some 5 Francisco, and Ike Modeate about the 15th of April for this whose presence in this kmgd m ia dangerous to peror 6 miles from the Tillage in company with another, where place. The U. 6. S. independence sailed from San Francisco April sons and property, the above teward oFFivk they remained until dark and were taken by the police. Soon •iter his apprehension he was ussm ted by the natives to take 11th, for Monterey. It la believed the whole squadron has diis Doi.la.bs, will be pal from His Majesty's from his pocket s phial, which contained 3 or 4 rolls nearly the igone south to blockade the porta of Mexico. The Columbia left at Han Francisco transports Loo Choo, Eicbequer, to any person o 'persona who will give sise of cigars, sfterwerds proved to be opium rolled in paper. detection and conOne of these he commenced eaUng, paper and all. The na- Susan Drew snd Thomas Perkins, to sail shortly for Chins. information that will lead to he said B*ertt Lodge or tives suspected nothing; bnt in s abort time he called for water The two latter may be expected to touchhere. The Mount viction of the whole or part and drank largely twice, after which, he lived lor a hours in Vernon and Xylon were at Monterey, shortly to sail for the Society. much distress. On examination, after desth, his stomach wss Islsnds. It ia believed that they hasp in their possession a found to contain large masses of opium rolled In paper Just as The schooner Gen. Kearney, hence, arrived April M, and new figure heed, and a stern board to supply tbe he had swallowed It. which had not had time to dissolve, be- sailed the I lth for theleeward coast. sides much In solution, probably, In all, mors thsnhalfan ounce, The schooner Currency Lsss, hence,arrived April 9th, dis- place of tbe crows on the stein of the Karnehameenough to have killed M men. These rolls were still In the charged, and sailed the 16th for Bodega to load withlumber. ha HI. They have alao sell of false papers and phlsl. Truly, he died ss the fool dielh. for "nn murderer hslh The schooner Com. Shubrtck, hence, arrived April 14th,and ternel life abiding in him." How shallhe who murders him- was expected to go up the Sacramento River to dispose of her flaga to be need aa required. [One set is Mexican. They designed to take tbe aamehameha HI., by •elf from any false notion of the unbearable ills of lift), sppear cargo. The brig Kdousrd Marie, hence, arrived at Tahiti ia SB days, taking paaaage in her for Mats, with their anna conbefore his God?—[Communicated. Burled st LshaJns, April SI, Capt. Edwards, of ship Ana, and sailed for Valparaiso. The Montrealleft st Papeete, 1 French frigate, 8 steamers, 1 cealed in tbeir cheats, and to overpower the crew on Sag Harbor. the passage and put them aehkre on Lanai. These Drowned, December 1846, Joseph Simons, of Boston, ship brig, and H. B. M.'aS. Grampus. Rosa with stroke from the Koso—The ship Brooklyn, Richardson, hsnee, arriv- particulars may aid in their letection. and put all Ben). Rash, by the boat being stove s ed Dec. Sl—had sailed for New York. flukes of s whale, sa the coast of Chile. persons on their guard againstltheir attempts, s of these islands, The ship Msriposa, Bpsnldlng, hence, srrived, and sailed SAILED. May 11.—Am. whale ship Usees, Qillett, ft. B to cruise. ' if , On board the Thames. Capt. Bishop, nstlve on the passage oul, Sept. 10, 184* , Frank, a Portugese seaman, belonging to the April Magnet, drowned st Htlo. Lost overboard, Dec. 7, 1844, Robert Dager, aged 31, of Philadelphia, of the ship Chaa. Drew, Capt. Coffin. Same •hip, January 7, 1847, Chaa. Grover, of Newburgh, Orange Coenly, New York, sged 18 years. On board the Jenuette, Capt. Atkins, s native. January, 1847, ssme ship. In March, of New Bedford. At sea, a native of Mangier. la the U. a Hospital, at Lahaina, March 88, 1847, Henry Wlllisms, 17 yearsand 7 months of age, from PittsfleM, Berkshire Coumy, Massachusetts, where his parents reside. He left the ship Sarah, only 6 months from home, aick with dropay, of whichhe died, said to be caused by hard usage on board. Poor lad! Ilka many a sailor youth, he found en untimely grave In a strange land. March 31,1847, Manual Jose, of St. Jsgo, aged 27 years. In this town, on the Ist Inst., Dr. Rlcnsrd Ford, s British ■üblect, sged 68 years. Honolulu House, May 111347. tf Feb. tth for the continent. Bold for $16,000. Ship Angelo, Hssiinga, hence, srrived Feb. Sd, and sailed the 16th for vvhampoa to load for Singapore and otherports, thence NAUTICAL ACADEIY, back to China. aVII.H, PAGE, late Master of tbe Schooner Ship Gen Harrison, Kennedy, hence, arrived Feb. 88. Mary Ann, having opened an Academy under Eng. schooner Sarah Aan, Dnanett, from Tahiti, arrived Feb. I*. tbe Bethel, has taken this opportunity of informing Danish brig Napoleon, from Tahiti, arrived Feb. 81. Colnmbian brig Rocafberte, loading at Hong Kong forMaxat- the public that he will instruct in the several branches of Trigonometry, Geometry, Navigation, Astronlan, Feb. 87. The whsle ship William Thompson has arrived from Kauai, omy, etc. &c. He will alao instruct in Beading, and is undergoing repairs. The damage sustained by tbe ire Writing, Geography, and the various branches conis estlmsted from $6,000 to $8,000. Nov. 88, sailed from Isle of Wight, John Wesley, Bush for sistent with a sound education. Polynesian Islands. Hours of adults, from seven until nine o'clock p. At MoNTsasv, April 87. U. 0. Ships Columbus, Preble.,m. Hours for the attendance of the half whites, Warren and Lexington, Transports, Xylon, Ml. Vernon, Looi from 1 until 4 p. at. N. B. Application under the Bethel at the above Choo, and Thoir-- Perkins The Xylon aiul Mt. Vernon, for this plsce in s few days. The Brutus Transport, arrived at named hours will be strictly attended to. my. It tf. San Francisco, April 17, from New York In Nov., with trooea| stores sec. The Currency Lass was loading at Bodega with PASSENGERS. NOTICE. In the Toulon from Han Francisco—Benjamin F. Stsrk, Jan., lumber for the Bay, but it was doubtful whether she could Isnd ROBINSON & CO., having opned snd Qeotae B. Kenway. her cargo, as Com. Biddle had decided to enforce strictly the , ] tbeir new Butcher Shop on the new wharf op Per Montreal from Boston—Messrs. Levi Chamberlain, Ed- law prohibiting the coasting trade to foreign vessels. Vessels posite ths Custom House, respectfully inform their ward W. Brown, John Q. Christie, David Flltner, N. L. Wilfrom York now clear for coastwise Oregon. Hooper, Mrs. Miss Morse. From TaNew children, 3 and Irienda and former customers, that they will be able liams, I The hiti—a. B. Lincoln, wife and 8 children, Geo. K. Chapman, Cowliix, Henry snd sn English Brig, were at the River'to supply them with the best snd Asdrew Johnaon. PEEP the is! Toaloe left. when the ford, at tbe usual prices. Per Columbia from San Francisco—A. Johnstone, Esq. Mary Suwsrkrnp, Esq., Boysl from Per China—Edward A. ER MONTEAL. 1«cases 4-4 indigo Danish Consul. A CARD. ting, 4 case twilled stripe Shirts. 2 cases Is schooner PaoviDßScs, for Oslifonns—Mr. snd Mrs. McAlesr, Mr. sad Mrs. Carringtoa and Mr. Pratt. Koloa, April M, 1847. Sheathing Copper, 11 bbls. longnine Cigars, for sale C. BREWER & CO. Dr. as Bsothsr Da mos,—Permit me thioegh The by JTM. : ' 1 JAMES biuTsbeet- " Friend," to acknowledge my obligations to the foreign my 16 MONTREAL, an assortu> residents of Koloe, for their liberal donation of $119 00, and Platform Scales, of superior quslity, to PORT OF HONOLULU. to replace my Library, which was destroyed by the late from M to SOOO lbs., for sale try Iflood at this place. May that blessing which cometh weigh my If C. BREWER ft CO. addelh no sorrow, from and descend those above, upon ARRIVED. their who hare thee manifested towards me in sympathy PALM LEAF HAT*. "" Msy I.—Am. whaleshlp Wm. Thompson, Ellis, N. 8., from received per Montreal, 10 esses assessed my time of aflir.ion. Kauai, to repair. I S Am. merchant ahlp Montreal, Dosne, from Boston, via Palm Leaf Hats, ITS doses, for sale by JOHN F. POGUE. Rio aad Tahiti my 16 C. BREWER st OP. 9 H. B. Oo.'s bark Columbia, from Columbia River, vi\ San Francisco, lumber and Soar to PeHy A Allen. ■ELECT SCHOOL. ROOTS AND fIHOBS. Bug. sear. Mary, Mohran, 61 da fin Hong Kong, mds. to H. invoice of superior Boots, colr'd and Gaiter Skinner Co. I third term of the Belect School will comShoes, Msy I.—H. B. Co.'s brig Mary Dare, Cooper, for Columbia per Montreal, for aale by mence on Monday, May Mth. Tuition per River. my 16 C. BREWER U S Am. Whale skip Hannibal, Caanina, 8. H., to cruise. quarter of 11 weeks. Msy 14—Am. whale ship Phillip Tabb, Jolls, Warren, 20 higher branchea, For Ift 0* NEW OOOM. months, 600 whale, 86 sperm. Left here hi March—met a Common 8 0$ typhoon is 88 N.,IME., 11th April—shipped aheavy em that received par shin Montr. " from 8000 lo 40,000airokss $0 Beginners, ■battered the vessel terribly—leaked of goods consisting in "part of—Koies winlow " Incidental expeneea. per day—put back to repair—touched st Lshslns the lathlast.; 16 glaas, crease nappies and soup pistes, cast •' will have to be dUcharged, and possibly condemned, as she Is Furnishing desks, 76 prints, do. blue drills, do. densms, do. eai »> Jsaae, 33 yearsold. Baw whsles m Ist. (1 61, long. 167 7, hi April. March 16th,spoke bark Globe, West, of Mystic, nothing this JAB. E, WILCOX. do. Orleans fancies, hales brown drill—SO inch, do New LouClement, Lsne, References Rev. Samuel C. Damon snd J. X do. do. 40 inch, do do shirtings, sheet iron, psjctv, Mason. Left at Uhaiaa, lSth. btrk don, from New Zeslsnd, aad ship Roeeeau, of New Bedford Do Fs#OAsM. glue, Be. Be. 14. Am. merhcsnt berk Toulon, Crosby, Columbia River via Honolulu, May 16, 1847—tf. »y 16 Sea Francisco snd Monterey. C. BREWER R CO. PER MARINE INTELLIGENCE. — * < ' JUBT ' AN ... THE , , " " * « JUST �IBceivd 80 TH E HEW GOODS. per Montreal, from Boston, snd a, for sale by EVERETT ft CO , brown Drillings, 16 do. Denims, 'leans Fancies, 1 do. blue Plaids, Manchester Sheetings, 10 do. Shirtings, Melhuen Tick, 2 cases blue Drills, Prints, assorted patterns, leached Shirting, 1 do. Oambroona, te Linen, 10m 4 linen Sheetings, lue Cottons, striped Prints, damask table cloths, assorted sites; , ballerinas and lawns, green barrage, hintx, red silk umbrellas, rubric handkerchiefs, linen thread, leached and unbleached hose, mii'd •• " is quilts, colored agate buttons, gilt do., id gloves, do. open worked lace do., ale " Pencil leads, razor strops, hooks and eyea, playing cards, lick boots, calf pegged shoes, do. brogana, lumps, goat sewed brogans, sperm candles, 4'e, 6's, 6's, pickles, lemon syrup, tomato ketchup, sauces, ground pimento, ground pepper, lalf and quarter boxes raisins, tobacco, saleratus, shot, assorted, tor, butter and sweet crackers in tins, assortment of jewelry, Chinese cement, Lge and lined ton setta, rolls house paper, border, paper window curtains, aas'd pat. ad, spirits turpentine, yellow ochre, it, mastic varnish, bright do, Rosin, ushes, pitch,marline, houaeUne, id Manila cordage, assorted sizes, i, deep sea linos, double ft single blocks, ite pins, shelves, assorted, hanks, pins, hand pumps, hickory fide, and pans, Britannia cupe and tumblers, int of brushes, stone filterera and iara, oils composition spikes, topsail sheets, k traye, London pins, brads, tacks, [ nails, clout do., trunk do., and out nails, assorted aixes, A dies, carpenters do., Pincers, >ns, shin scrapera, marline spikes, irons, hinges, stool shovels, brsaa wire seivee, spokeshavea, neters, mortice chisels, curtain fixtures, saucers, covered chambers, foot baths, I, pitchers, plates assorted sizes, id basins, side boards, iron chests, tresses, double and single, glassware, liar and hanging lamps. myS tf. •* FRIEND. t/Cr- NOTICE TO SEAMEN. J2H C. BREWER dr CO., For the inanimation of stranger seamen, viaiting (General «ommfBaton ittereijaiUfi, tbe Port of Honolulu, the Beamen's Chaplain would OAHU, give the following notices, vis : CHARLES I>IWII,I Religious services every Sabbath morning at 11 J. r. s. Marshall, > Hawaiian hlandt. o'clock, and Sabbath evening at 7 1-2 o'clock, at rRASXCIS JOHNSON,) IS. B.—Wanted, Government or Whalers' Bills, the Bethel. On every Thursday evening a religious meeting ia held in the Vestry Room, under the on tbe United Statca or Europe, for which money Bethel, and the Seamen's Concert for Prayer, on will be advanced on favorable terms. tbe third Monday evening of every month, at the EVERETT ' same place. , A CO., General Commission JlerrhautH A weekly temperance meeting of the Oahu Tem„ A. P. Everett, > «""*••-. i. 1. ,n , perance Society ia held at the Vestry Room, at Otku, H. James J. jAkr... which seamen are invited to attend. Should any N. B. Wanted, bills on the United States, Eng desire to sign the pledge, they are invited to call at ]land or France, for which money will be advance< the Chaplain's Study. on favorable terms. All seamen are invited to call at the Chaplain's E. H. UOARUMAN, Study, where they can be supplied, gratuitously, with Bibles and Testaments, (in various languagea) £33atclj tfljronometrv SWatux, HONOLULU, OAHU, religious books, hymn books and tracta ; also, with for sal* an assortment of JEWELRY copies of the Friend. The Chaplain has constantly WATCHES, CLOCKS, dr. on hand back volumea of the Friend, neatly bound, which will be furnished to seamen at a reduced or Chronometers repaired and accuraterates given. , . ana HAB cost price. GEORGE M. MOORS, |C3r» The hours between 2 and 4 o'clock, P. M., every day, the Chaplain will be found in his Study, DBALBa IN General Merchandise dr. Hawaiian Prodnce and most happy to receive visita from his seafaring HILO, HAWAII, 11. I. friends. 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Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1847.05.15 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847.05.15 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/8ac1bfa2871ea7b4c55fb57941f444e7.pdf b15f354039a91fd8f48b677897721409 PDF Text Text THE FRIEND. HONOLULU, OAHU, H. L, MAY 1, 1847. [No. IX. 65 Vol. V.] I ICOMM.UNICA.T_D-] the use of seamen during theirstay here, and cheerful day, nor cast one longing, lingering If death be dreadful, where Sermon, preached at the funeral ships are supplied with tracts for their voy- ■ look behind." more so than in a land like this, which can it be i am aware thatthe I age. phenomenon U.S.consul, Blacker, of the Mr. when it seizes upon the frame, disease, where at Tahiti, by the Rev. R. Tahiti presents, in having two Sabbaths, de- ■ bars many from the privilege of attending makes such rapid strides ; where there is Thompson. service, but this difficulty will not always often such a short period between the first Introductory letter to the Editor. exist; at present it is inevitable until the po- symptom of disease and the last struggle of Papeete, S. 1., Sept. 8, 1846. litical difficulties of the country are settled. expiring nature! No time for repentance, for death, before its cold Mv Dear Brother, —Turning over some Tbe following is an outline of the sermon no time to prepare the ear and sealed the eye, hand has shut mentioned:— the other found the I day, following papers and hurried the soul away into the presence "Fragments of a funeral sermon preached " Prepare lo meet thy God I"—Amos 4: IS. In selecting this text, we only give utter- .of its God! How dreadful ia thy hand, O in the Bethel Chapel, at Papeete, in Novemoften combine to ber, 1814, on occasion of the death of the ance in language to the solemn warning death ! Circumstances exile When the on his dying | death. the embitter in for the which we so received lately providence Society Islands, late American Consul his distant home and absent R. Blackler, Esq., of Boston." At the re- of God. And while the voice from the tomb pillow thinks of adds a keener pang to the request of some of Mr. Blackler's friends, yet lingers on the ear, and claims our friends, it often whose death we now lawho wished to keep an outline ofthe sermon thoughts, the word of God enforces the de- last struggle. He in the interas a memento of his death, I wrote the fol- mand, adds the living voice to the echoes ment keenly felt that pang, and utterance gave val of consciousness returning aloud, It from the and Preproclaims has ever grave, " lowing on Monday morning. died a in a stranger He feelings. to his meet thy God." since lain in my desk. I send it to you, to pare to his kindred and his. show that in the Bethel Chapel we stand The warning language of scripture is at all| stranger's land, far from of friendship, it is true, upon the ground of our common Christianity, times solemn, for it comes with the authority country. The hand to to every want; was ever minister ready there are times when its i and know nothing of national distinctions. I of heaven. Yet of a stranger. No have sometimes supposed, when I have seen claims are listened to with deeper attention. but still it was the hand the anguish several American ships in port, and but few When the hand of death has broken theirelative was there to soothe • nor close the heal, could not which they of their sailors in chapel, that many have not circle of our friends and carried away one of of around attended service as the preacher was an our number, while the heart yet bleeds at dying eye. The presence relatives and the that our dust bed, the thought of dying loss, the its and the fresh remembrance English and not an American minister. the ashes of our forefathers is Will you, my dear brother, by an article tear yet dims the eye, then the heart is dis- may rest with which is denied us here. The in your useful paper, aid in disabusing their posed to turn to heaven for that consolationi a consolation lie interred in a foreign of our friend earth cannot There are some remains i give. minds of such an unworthy prejudice. Allow which tear shall never beme to offer you a few words as to the charac- however who never turn to heaven for con- land, where affection's the frail memorial and even spot; the ; the of life too dew It was built about solation under trials they ter of our Bethel Chapel. soon be removmay which the grave, of terrors enters marks their fifteen years ago, by the voluntary subscrip- tremble when the king ashes rest. Such tions ofthe residents, and captains of whalers circle, and hear too with solemnity the warn- ed, nor tell where his then frequenting the port. The missionary ings of scripture; but it is the solemnity of'thoughts oppress the heart; but this is not It is the dread of the station officiates every Sabbath at 11 fear. They hear the warning voice, " Pre- what arms death with terror. from o'clock. The doctrines of the gospel are pare to meet thy God," but the sound dis- • eternity which lies beyond; that bourn tell us of the returna to which no traveler to the arms of preached in their own simplicity, withoutany turbs their peace—they fly the thoughts sectarian bias. Our only desire is to see pleasure, and in scenes more congenial with world of spirits. These are souls prepared for heaven, and regard it as a their minds, they try to banish every serious which darken the brow of death—the secrets matter of indifference by whatever name they thought. * * Let us then ofthe grave which we cannot know until we * are called, so long as their lives show that listen to the call which the events of pro- pass through the dark portals of the tomb. those secrets we yet shall know; each they bear the image ofChrist. Our congre- vidence and the voice of God alike urge upon of us must yet feel the power of death; we attention. gation is occasionally composed of men of our The death of our friend reminds us that we have yet to pass through the grave, and to different nations and different creeds—Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Wesleyans, Inde- too must die. A few days ago he was uniting' enter alone upon that unknown land. We to pendents, Baptists, and sometimes even Ro- with us in our enjoyments, and we know not know not how soon we may be required well then man Catholics. We preach to all, always how soon we may be laid beside him. Let enter upon that journey. How more anxious to see a change of heart than us then listen to the solemn warning now ad- does it become us to listen to the warning a change of name. We desire only to make dressed to us—enforced, as it has been, by which is addressed to us, and '* Prepare to them better men and better christians, and the voice of death in our midst. Death ia to meet our God!" when they leave us for another land, they us a solemn and an unwelcome thought; we The death of your friend and the text beunite again each with the denomination to have too many enjoyments here to think ofifore us, suggest many serious thoughts. At which they belong. Clergymen oftheChurch leaving them. Nature smiling in gay lux- jpresent we select three, to which we shall, of England and of the Episcopal Church of uriance around us, and pleasure inviting us very shortly, turn your attention. America, Presbyterians and Independents, on every hand—health with all its attendant We invite you to think upon the certainty both of England and America, have preach- blessings—friendship with all its endearing of death—upon the consequences of death—ana ed in the Bethel Chanel during the last two tics and social enjoyments, bind us to life, I the necessity ofpreparation for death. years. Thus you see it ia based upon the and render dreadful the thought of death. When the voice of pleasure rings in our widest principles ofchristian liberality. Con- We cling to life, and cannot bear even tbe tears; when the wealth and the honors of the the warm precincts of tbe world are before us, and buoyant hope looks nected with the chapel is a small library for idea of leaving > ; 1 ■ i I - i . .i .. i ; i ., JBut '< " • �66 THE FRIEND. forward to happiness to come ; then, the tthough certain the approach of death, yet parated here ahall meet again; Where the very mention of derfth appals the heart. But how uncertain is the time of his approach. friendships of this world, transplanted to a it is otherwise when sorrow and distress op- We all know that we must die, but as we happier soil and a purer clime, shall bloom press the soul; then, calm reflection enables know not when, we live as if we were im- 'in everlasting blessedness. A land where Although we all bliss is perfect and eternal, and where "sighs us with leas dread to think of death; to con- mortal. template the grave, and try to realize some- think that we have many years to live, and> and farewells are a sound unknown." * * * thing ofthe dread realities which lie beyond. that from each of us death is far away, still The voice of Providence in the death of Then we feel, however we may dread the we think that our neighbors are not ao securei your friend, has already warned us, and the voice of God in the holy scriptures, now thought, that death is certain. And when as we. us to " prepare to meet our God!" men think all men mortal but iliemselrcs." warns All we think of departed friends; when we re" member their last painful struggles, and try How strange the infatuation. We tread| Oh, let not the warning be in vain! If we in imagination to trace the flight ofthe spirit on the very verge of the grave, and yet we! neglect these warnings, we may be left to to the other world, and there gaze upon the see it not; we look back for the companionsi trifle on, until we read our sentences at the • solemn scenes which would then burst upon of our early life, and we feel that we standI flames ofhell. the view, we feel that we too have yet to pass almost alone; still the thought. that we tooi Let me urge upon you the necessity of through all this; for death has received his must die, we put far away. The voice off preparation for death. You know that it is commission from on high; nor shall his hand Providence which calls to us from the eventsi certain. Think of the awful consequences be staid till the last of mortality has fallen of every day, calls unheeded; the word off of death to those who are unprepared to meet beneath his stroke, and He shall come whose God, which warns us of our danger, liesi their God! Prepare to meet thy God is the be adright it is to reign. Then shall death be neglected! Beware my friends, how far most solemn warning which could swallowed up in victory. No condition, no you trifle with such solemn warnings, lest; dressed to us. Oh, see that it be not adsentence circumstance in life, can save from his re- the next warning should be the voice off dressed to us in vain! Once let the morseless power; age, wealth and rank fall death himself, thundering in your ears, be pronounced, and your doom is eternal! O, think that that awful sentence may be alike beneath his stroke. The infant finds " Prepare to meet thy God!" no shelter in its mother's arms, and the silDeath is certain in its approach and awful[ pronounced even while you are on earth, Some■ even while you are committing sin. He that very locks ofvenerable age protect not from in its consequences. * its richest of death we know. Wei being often reproved and hardeneth his neck ofthe consequences the hand of death. Beauty in bloom, and manhood in his strength, become have seen the form of a friend stretched cold1 shall suddenly fall into destruction, and that alike the prey of this great destroyer. He and motionless; we have seen the eye whichl without remedy. If you persevere in sin, enters alike the cottage and the palace; the beamed with affection, glazed and dim; whilei the sentence may go forth, " Ephraim is pomp and glitter of the one cannot allure, the tongue which had often instructed and| joined to his idols, let him alone!" O, if the nor the poverty of the other repel. Resist- amused, which had often lighted up the so- sentence should have been pronounced less and remorseless he holds on his way. cial aircle with delight, lies forever silent; against you—he is attached to his sins, let him become ofyour soul ? Small though the circle of our society is, in and the ear sealed even to affection's voice. alone! What then will death consists in having T for Preparation of consequences isle, even here the hand of know as one ofthe sad yet this isolated |We f death finds its victim; lately has he been in death, that the frame must moulder away, our sins forgiven, and our natures sanctified our midst, and removed from amongst us one 'and return to the dust as it was. But the'■ by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Without for death. of our number; the representative of a mighty''more awful consequences of death we cani this there can be no preparation ceremonies and attention to forms nation, a country, which is equalled by few' 'only know when the curtain of timeis drawni Outward in all the elements of real greatness; the re- aside, and eternity disclosed. When we are of no avail if the heart is not changed. et each of us seek that new heart so that presentative of a country destined yet to act 'stand amid the dread realities of eternity—| Lwe may be ready for the awful summons, a distinguished part on the stage of time; a when we hear the sentence of our judge and to meet thy God." If we live heaven, of ortheeterprepare noble and benevoenter the glories country whose numerous, upon ■ " as the heirs of lent institutions reflect the brightest glory oni nal miseries of hell, then shall we begin toi prepared for death, we live the coming of our immortality, for waiting of death. future with and the land, and the know gild high consequences their I holy anticipations. Oh! if the dark stain of Some may think that the consequences ofr Lord. Then, "Though corruption may this frame consume, slavery were but wiped from her brow—if" death are annihilation —that when life leavesI The immortal spirit in the skies will bloom." | the frail the like were not as a and the the soul perishes crime, color regarded body, i it. it is not so. But banner of Washington could float alone over casket which contained NewYork Correspondence. the enlightened and the free; then, wouldI Can we for one moment conceive that the New York, Sept. 10, 1846. the and the generous good all and the the glory whichi wise holy, America shine forth in —The drum! it has no Brother, soDear her future destiny portends. the noble-minded which have adorned excelmade to drown the shrieks and me, these music for of and blest mankind—can be the or a counglory ciety, Whatever power in battle. But its whose names descend of the murdered earth, ofthe groans try, it must fade away before this dread con- lent ones I present moment are worse queror of the human race. To him all must to posterity, and whose virtues are every associations at the many yards from me it submit. Our fathers, where are they, andI where revered—can they have passed away than its noise Not or drilling recruits for the the prophets do they live for ever? Onei forever? Can they have sunk in the shadesi Is drumming up, War with Mexico! Yes, after another they have slept the sleep ofF of annihilation ? Can those stars have set Mexican war. answers are given, set, no! have but war. And why? Many they Ah, With does this they noiseless step great forever? death. tyrant of our race move on; we mark not will rise again, and rise with a brighter ra- but none so satisfactory that our ministers and christians can enter the pulpits and clohis progress, but let the eye roll back on thei diance —rise glorious in immortality. dreadful; but there is a besets and pray for the success of our arms. hope the of is scenes our Death past—let memory revisit I as yet heardthat childhood, and ask, where are those who yond death. A land of pure delight, of holy Not a single prayer have us the victory. A stretches the would give beyond love, and "echo and perfect Almighty life with us? anentered upon enjoyment swers, where!" Then we see what havoc the confines of the grave. A land which sad position this—to be where we cannot ask sucdeath has made; then we feel how dreadfulI bears on it all the bright impress of immor- Him to give us prosperity. We have the Mcxhas s*>a few dozen of and where whom death ceeded shooting in how those approach. Al- tality, certain his is his stroke, * • * • • * .• • ■ :• :: » : ■ * . .. > ' ' • �FRIEND. 67 THE and in spending a few millions of dol- ■ Crimes are no longer concealed; they come Praiseworthy.—Captain Land, of the ship Rainbow, famous for its quick passages lars; and I think we shall succeed in getting forth before our eyes." Now is it possible that this change could to and from Canton, offered to his crew on a name —enviable or otherwise—among the nations; and if we do not get the stern re- have taken place in the morala of the Ro- the last return voyage, aa we learn from the bukes ofthe God of nations, it will be owing mans without a corresponding change in the Tribune, a premium of $80 if they made the trip within a given time. The noble fellows to his wonderful forbearance. War, with all public opinion ofthe Romans? its appendages, I am happy in assuring you, These thoughts have been suggested by a worked the ship home far within the required is less popular than a few years ago. No few sentences in the excellent address on time, and thus divided the captain's gift—s4o man who advocates war can long retain his Public Opinion, published in the Friend of to the Mariners' Industrial Society, $25 to A Reader. the Floating Church of our Saviour, and the popularity. It is indeed matter of rejoicing April 1. remainder to the Bible Society. In regard that the candle of such soon goes out to be to rekindled no more. We had some war spiNovel? It is little —" What is a a gallant the first of these donations the following rits in our last congress; men who doubtless history, which must contain a great deal of acknowledgment has been made:— The treasurer of the Mariners'Family Inintended to make political capital by crying love, and not exceed one or two small volhavoc, and letting slip the dogs of war; but umes. The subject must be a love affair. dustrial Society gratefully acknowledges the they took the shortest cut to political bank- The lovers are to meet with many difficulties receipt of forty dollars, from the crew of the ruptcy and the cordial dislike of the moral and obstacles, to oppose the accomplishment ship Rainbow, Capt. Land, which sum they and religious community. of their wishes, but at last overcome them decide should be appropriated to the benefit A cloud still hangs in our southwest hori- all; and the conclusion or catastrophe must ofthe poor families of seamen.—[N. Y. Journal of Commerce. zon, so that we cannot predict what shall be leave them happy. the end of these hostilities; but should they, A novel is a kind of abbreviation of a roas in the case of the British forcing opium mance ; for a romance generally consists of Etchings of a Whaling Cruise; to which on China, be the means of introducing a pure twelve volumes, all filled with insipid love is added a Brief History of the Whale Christianity into benighted Mexico, no thanks nonsense, and most incredible adventures. Fishery. By J. Ross Browne. Harper to the originators and instigators ofthe war; The subject of a romance is sometimes a & Brothers; pp. 580, Bvo. but all to Him who bringeth good out of story entirely fictitious; at other times, a This work tells with great spirit the exevil and causeth the worth of man to praise true story, but generally so changed and citing and eventful life in a whale ship.— him. altered, that one cannot know it. For ex- Some of its scenes are full of interest, and The voice ofthe civilized world calls for ample; in Grand Cyrus, Clelia, and Cleo- all are very readable. The 'author was an peace. Pecuniary and commercial interests patra, three celebrated romances, there is educated young man, who went into the forerequire it, and Christianity demands it. May some true history; but so blended with fal- castle of a whaler for his health and the the God of peace grant it. At one time there sities and silly love adventures, that they i novelty of the thing; and from the tenor of were serious fears entertained of war with confuse and corrupt the mind instead of in- ihis complaints we should got enough I England, for the rabbit pasture called Ore- forming and instructing it. The greatest of it. The tale he tells suppose of the morals and i Good sense however and gon. prevailed, heroes of antiquity are those represented in usages of these whale ships is adapted to exmore of it on the eastern than on the western woods and forests, whining, insipid love tales icite both indignation and inquiry. The work side ofthe Atlantic, so that the clouds pass- to their inhuman fair one, who answers them iwill therefore not only please, but instruct ed serenely away. in the same style. In short, the reading of and edify, and cannot help doing something J. S. romances is a most frivolous occupation, and to excite Very truly yours, sympathy for the condition and sufi time merely thrown away."—[Chesterfield's ; ferings ofthe large class of whalemen. It is For the Friend. Letters. handsomely illustrated from drawings by Mr. Browne, and every way well executed.—[N. Public Opinion. The absent minded man.—I never will Y. Evangelist. Mr. Editor,—Is it true that "the proconverse with an absent man; one may as gress of public opinion is always onward, and in the right direction?" and if it is true, well talk to a deaf one. It is, in truth, a Whale Ships.—The ship McLellan arat New London on the loth from Dai how are we to account for the change to the practical blunder, to address ourselves to a rived worse that passed over the Athenians, the man, who, we see plainly, neither hears, ivis's Straits with (one fish) 150 bbls. oil. McLellan is the first ship ever sent from 1 Spartans, the Romans, and other nations? minds nor understands us. Moreover, I The There was a time when—in the words of aver that no man is, in any degree, fit for tthe United States to the Greenland whale t She sailed April Bth, and has conTytler—"A virtuous but rigid severity of either business or conversation, who cannot, fishery. manners was the characteristic of the Ro- and does not, direct and command his at- ssequently been absent about 5 months. The mans. The private life of the citizens was tention to the present object, be that what it ccaptain states that the ice in the north part c the Straits has remained firm and close all of frugal, temperate and laborious, and it re- will.—[lbid. t season, not allowing the ships to cross jo the flected its influence on their public character." A few hundred years pass, and the Lord Chesterfield's opinion of Swear- Lancaster Sound. Have been to lat. 74 N. character of the nation is changed. Sallust ing.—You may sometimes hear some people, Left the latitude of 65 N. Aug. 22. Haa asserts that " licentiousness, gaming and iin good company, interlard their discourse not seen a whale since the 11th May. The other refined gratifications prevailed. All with oaths, by way of embellishment, as they ?English ships took what fish they have early regard to chastity was relinquished. Sea ithink; but you must observe, too, thatthose in the season. Had the McLellan sailed in and land were ransacked for daintiea to gra- who do so are never those who contribute, March, she could have probably made a very tify the palate." Similar is the testimony of iin any degree, to give that company the dc- successful voyage. Seneca: "All things are filled with Crimea inomination of good company. They are aland vices. The love of sinning increases ways subalterns, or people oflow education; Responsibility op Drunkards.—It it a daily, and shame is continually diminished. for that practice, besides that it has no one rmaxim in legal practice, that those whs? preLaying aside respect for what is good and Itemptation to plead, is as silly and as illiberal sume s to commit crimes when drunk, must just, lust rushes on whithersoever it will. ask is wicked. submit to peunshment when sober. icans '' ' < , : ' ' ' �68 ETHE THE FRIEND. FRIEND, the physician and the officers of the army word: that they all may be one; as Thou, and the navy; men who offered the Lord's Father, art in me, and I in Thee, that they Prayer ia English, iv Irish, Welsh, French, also may be one in us: that the world HONOLULU, MAY 1, 1847. German, Dutch, and many other languages; MAY BELIEVE THAT ThOU HAST SENT ME.' more than twenty branches of the christian " Rev. John Angell James engaged in World's Evangelical Alliance. family, the Church of England with every prayer. It were quite impossible to convey kind of nonconformity and the estab- a just idea of the sweetness and fervor of Ths nineteenth of August, 1846, will jlished Presbyterian Churchdiasent; of Scotland, with devotion that pervaded all hearts. The hereafter be referred to aa a memorable day all the varieties of secession; the Wesleyan, voice of a speaker never seemed so much to in the history of Protestant Christianity, ithe Baptist, the Independent, the French me as not his own, but the embodiment of For years the minds of enlightened and evan- Reformed, the German Reformed, the Cal- the utterance of the emotions and desires of vinist, the Lutheran, the Moravian, and the all hearts. gelical christians have been tending to union converted son of Abraham; the representa" Dr. Bickersteth then read the 62d hymn upon the great and essential truths of reli- tives of Cambridge and of Oxford, of the ofWatts: gion. The benevolent enterprises of the colleges and theological seminaries of dislei us join our cheerful songs. ' Come, With angels round the throne ; age are among the powerful agencies which senters, of the Church Missionary Society, Ten thousand thousand are their tongues. of the have been at work to melt down the icy bar- of the London Missionary Society, But all their joys are one. a of Baptist Missionary; in short, gathering riers which kept christians asunder, making christian disciples from all the prominent naexercises were closed by " The devotional enemies of those who ought to be bound to- tions under heaven, and representing all the a prayer by Rev. Dr. Cox, of New York, gether by the strongest cords of fraternal interests of learning, ofreligion, of mankind. when the chairman addressed the conference love and christian affection. The minds of On the 10th, the conference assembled in on the great object for which it was convened. the large hall of Free Masons tavern, Great He alluded to the memorable conference at even great and good men have viewed as Queen street, memorable by the meetings Liverpool, in which the key-note of all hearts Utopian the union of the different sects and there of the British and Foreign Bible Soci- was Love. To-day he would suggest anothdenominations of the Protestant world. That ety. er sentiment, Praise. the plans ofthe most sanguine advocates for " It was in this hall, and under these cir" He called on all to render heartfelt and that this conference assembled; hearty thanks to God for his goodness. He christian union have been more than realized cumstances, not a political body, not an ecclesiastical cited Scripture examples in which God had we think clearly manifest by the meeting of body, not at the call of courts or cardinals, often interposed the richest and most signal the World's Evangelical Alliance, held in but a voluntary gathering of the children of blessings, at the very moment that his people the city ofLondon on the 10th of August, God; —men of venerable years, the fathers were offering up their thanks. "One ofthe secretaries, Dr. Steane, then 1846. Would that our limits afforded the whose name and praise is in all the churchmen honored in the pursuits of literature stated the order of proceeding: the first of es, before our readers a respace for spreading and science; the young man in his vigor; which was the nomination and unanimous port of the meeting as it appears in the the toil-worn missionary,—all, all with one election to the chairmanship of the confercolumns ofthe New York Observer of Sept. mind and heart, to seek for union and love, ence, of Sir Culling Eardley Smith, Bart. 26. As one of the incipient movements for and the divine blessing, mingling in unbroken " Sir Culling is apparently about 40 years harmony their devotions and their songs, of age, of middle stature, fine figure, erect this great gathering, seven ecclesiastical bo- and constituting as fitting an emblem of and commanding in attitude, of great dignity dies of Presbyterians in Scotland sent a cir- heaven as any scene the earth has ever wit- of manners, and with a countenance indicacular to the different churches of England, nessed before. ting much intelligence, decision, firmness The silence was broken by the voice of and amiability. Altogether, he is one ofthe Wales and Ireland to meet in a general con" skilful and interesting prevention in Liverpool, in October, 1845.— the venerable father Bunting—tho patriarch, most courteous, the honored and beloved of all, nominating siding officers I have ever seen in the chair Measures were then taken for the meeting the Rev. Dr. Bickersteth to preside over the of a deliberative assembly. on the 19th of August in London. The honor devotional excercises. The hundredth psalm, "On taking the chair, a low murmur of of suggeating the idea of assembling dele- old version, was then given out and sung applauHe ran through the assembly. He addressed the conference in a few happy regates to represent the entire range of evan- standing. marks. With an air and grace that won at people that on earth do dwell, gelical christians throughout the world, waa ' All once the hearts of all who had never seen Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice ; made by the Rev. Dr. Patton of New York. Him serve with mirtb, his praiae forth tell. him before, he acknowledged the honor to Come ye before liim and rejoice.' "There was found, when the day arrived," which he was raised. He had no occasion to say, as he did, that he was overwhelmed Dr. B. then read the 133dPsalm: writes an eye witness,* " how how it is Behold and with emotions. Every line of his countepleasant good " In London a vast concourse of believers ' to dwell together in unity,' &c. nance, the beam ofthe eye, and the peculiar ofevery name. It was a sublime spectacle for brethren of the modulation of the voice, told more emphatito behold thus associated, representatives "He then read the 17th chapter before cally than words could do, the emotions that from all nations: the European, the Asiatic, aye according to John. Never I heard this chapter read, or read it, were swelling within. With unaffected simthe African, the American, the Jewiah, and there seemed such depth of meaning in plicity he said he placed himself in the hands ths Polynesian; of all orders and ranks of whenThe last ten verses, particularly, seem- of Christ, and he hoped that in this hour, men, the nobleman and the plebeian; the it. ed to fall upon tbe ear almost with the em- when we were attempting the first experiduke, the earl and the baron, the philosoand ment to bind together the great interests of phasis power of a new revelation. pher, the statesman, the merchant, the meseemed the Saviour, truth and love and bear them round the I,' Neither pray chanic; ths Justice of the Queen's bench, "the in ' very midst of us, to say to each of his globe—when we were indeed a spectacle to Rev. O. D. Abbott, correspondent of New York disciples, ' for these alone, but for them also Christ, to angels and good men—that we * Observer. I which shall believe on me, through their might so discharge the responsibilities rest- . ' ' ' . gospel �. THE FRIEND. . 69 ing upon us, that the NINETEENTH OF'of the constitution of the Alliance, and re- Wreck of the brig Rienzi, of Boston, AUGUST, 1846, would long be rememberedI mama, with other evils with which the worldI (U. 5.,) and dreadful loss of life.—We is filled, to be relieved and ultimately re- i have received a detailed account of the loss by coming generations." The meeting of delegates thus auspicious- moved, in God's appointed way, by the pro- ofthe brig Rienai, of Boston, together with gress of the principles of the gospel of Christ. 16 lives, in the storms to which the Great ly opened, continued its sessions more than The plan of" general organization is some- Western was exposed on her passage from a week. It was agreed to form an Evan- what modified, and the way left entirely open Liverpool. The account is copied from the gelical Alliance. It was however to be dis- ■ for the American churches to form a corres- log book ofthe ship Minerva, and states that in latitinctly understood that this alliance was not ponding alliance for our own continent, under1 on Saturday, the 26th of September, most happy auspices. We shall be tude 37 30, longitude 48 30, at five o'clock to be viewed as a new sect or denomination. the agreed with the whole evangelical world in P. M., they made a wreck on the larboard Those forming the alliance were to be re- the, unity of the Faith of our Alliance. bow. The wind being light they approached garded aa acting in their individual capacity. Thus has closed the most interesting andi her very slowly, and at a quarter past six lost sight of her altogether, previously taking " The parties composing the alliance shallI important assembly in the christian era. be such persons only as hold and maintain, During this discussion we were greatly in- her bearing; aent the boat to see if there what are usually understood to be evangeli- debted to the calm and clear reasoning, and 1 were any persona on board, providing the cal views, in regard to matters of doctrinei the christian spirit exhibited in the address- ■ boat with a compass, signal lanthorn and a es and the private influence of Dr. Beecher, bucket of fresh water; the boat was manned understated, viz:— 1. The Divine inspiration, authority, andI Dr. Skinner, Dr. Dewitt, Dr. Cox, Dr. Pat- ■by the first officer and four men, who, after ton, Dr. Peck, Dr. Olin, Dr. Emory, Dr. pulling for about an hour in the direction of sufficiency ofthe Holy Scriptures. 2. The right and duty of private judgment Erakine Mason, Dr. Schmucker, Dr. Baird,i the wreck, smelt something to windward in the interpretation of the Holy Scriptures. Dr. Smyth, Rev. E. N. Kirk, Rev. Mr. similar to the carcase of a whale, pulled di3. The unity of the Godhead, and thei Pomeroy, Thomas Brainard, Rev. E. P. rectly to windward and soon discovered the Humphrey and Rev. Mr. Adger, miasionary wreck; they then made a signal to the ship Trinity of Persons therein. 4. The utter depravity of human nature ini from Smyrna, R. T. Haines, Charles Butler, and she hove to under the lee of the wreck. Daniel Safford, and Sidney E. Morse, Es- 'As they neared the wreck, heard cries of consequence ofthe fall. 5. The incarnation of the Son of God, quires. Our country is indebted to thesei distress and succeeded in rescuing the fol(and) his work of atonement for sinners off men, and others who ought to be named, for lowing named survivors: James S. Dyer, second officer; George Buntin, Appleton mankind, and his mediatorial intercessioni a great service. The closing scene was an affecting one. Lathe, Lloyd Brown, and George L. Howe, and reign. 6. The justification of the sinner by faithi The final hymns, the touching address of* seamen. The poor fellows were mere skelegood old Father Bunting, the prayers, the tons, one being delirious, and would probably alone. 7. The immortality ofthe soul, the resur- solemn accents of the closing words of Sir have died during the night if he had not been rection of the body, the judgment of the Culling Eardley Smith, ' I pronounce thisi relieved. They were taken on board and world by our Lord Jesus Christ, with thei conference dissolved,' will never be forgot- ■ their wants administered to. The following eternal blessedness ofthe righteous, and thei ten by those who heard them. The lingering; particulars ofthe disaster we have from Mr. of American and British brethren to bidI Dyer, 2d officer of the Rienzi. She aailed eternal punishment ofthe wicked. 0. The Divine institution of the Christiani adieus, and the cordial shake ofthe hand, by on the 3d of April last from Provincetown, Ministry, and the (authority) obligation and| those who had differed in opinion, and theion a whaling voyage. On the 15th of Sepperpetuity of the ordinances of Baptism and| farewell, ' Qod bless you, brother,' long; tember experienced a severe gale from S. R, years will not efface from the memory. And W.; at about 11, P. M., the fore spencer the Lord's Supper." I should not envy a heart that, notwithstand- ■ was blown away; the gale increasing, at I We must here close our quotations andI ing all, was not endeared to British Chris- about 1, A. M., on the 16th, the balanced remarks. We cannot however without sub- tians, by the scenes of the conference ofF reefed mainsail, under which sail the brig scribing our full assent to the nine points August, 1816. was lying to, was entirely blown away; the gale still increasing every moment, and the forming the doctrinal basis, upon which more Newspaper Printing at Sea.—The ship brig laying almost on her beam ends, cut than 1200 delegates, from the four quarters which recently arrived at this port away the boats to ease her. Mr. Small then Rainbow, of the globe, most unanimously agreed to from China, was absent only six months and ordered the topmast to be cut off as the only form an Evangelical Alliance. We cannot a half; being the quickest voyage on record. means of saving the vessel; the rigging was refrain from adding a few more remarks, and When she left this port, the Chaplain of the accordingly cut, and a man sent aloft to saw Floating Church accompanied her to sea, off the mast, but on going aloft lost the saw one additional quotation. and outside of Sandy Hook, prayers overboard and was returning with a hatchet, The subject of slavery came up for dis- were when offered that all might be guarded from when the brig was knocked down, the hatchcussion, and for a time seemed so to divide danger, and from the evils to which those es burst off, and the vesssel immediately fillthe convention, that there was a prospect of are exposed who go down to the sea in ships. ed with water. She remained in that situdisunion instead of union. The American Two amiable, intelligent and right minded ation 20 minutes, when she wore round and ladies, (says the New York Evan- righted, completely dismasted, with nothing delegates, while they were ready to denounce young gelist,) beguiled the tedium of the paasage remaining on deck, and a perfect wreck. the system as most abominable, yet would by editing a weekly paper, which waa print- Mr. Small, his mate, a young son about 16 not unchurch and denominate as man-steal- ed in the forecastle and distributed through- years ofage, together with two boatateerers, ers all who might, in God's providence, have out the ship. The Sabbath was strictly ob- shipkeeper and steward, were drowned in the their lot cast in a slaveholding state or served on the voyage in and out, and on the cabin. Some of the crew were drowned in passage a handsome sum was Ithe forecastle, and others were washed overcountry. Writes the same individual, whose homeward raised for religious purposes, the Floating board. Two boys, George Mann and Geo. remarks we have before quoted, Chapel and its excellent and pious clergy- Campbell, died the night previous to the res"The whole subject of slavery is left out man not being forgotten.—[N. V, paper, icue ofthe survivors.—[N. Y. paper, Oct. 14, ' . ' : . > ' > ' . ' ,, ' ' - �70 , ' THE FRIEND. may be increased; and also for you to conThe Great Britain's Disaster. officers are under stronger temptations toi country i aider whether it be not expedient that the income are unfitted consequently they and indulge, derived from the sale of lands, should be loaned on Late English and American papers contain for the accurate performance of duty at the good security, to such naturalized foreigners and repeated allusions to the disaster attending very moment when their clearest powers off1 natives, as will use it in developing the resources of this vessel, 12 hours after leaving Liverpool, 1 observation and caution are demanded. the islands. I recommend to your consideration, the propriety on the 22d of September. She was strandedI of establishing a new and more efficient system of on the coast of Ireland, but most providenThe Colonial Magazine and For- police and prison regulations; and also the propriety force, and establishing tially all lives were saved. In a late num- eign Miscellany," published in London andI of re-organizing the military volunteer companies to be available in the seaports, P. L. Times see with marked ability, by ber of the London Pictorial we i conducted when required, to suppress disturbances created by sailors, and whether it would be desirable to the captain's account, wherein he assigns as i Simmonds, Esq., has copied from our col- ■ foreign establish a city magistracy in those seaports. Notes, without any abriugumns Mr.Wyllie's the a St. John's a reason omission of notice of i I recommend you to consider the question whethto take the oath of light, in the chart of 1846, and complains i ment, even to the engraving of the " Bethel" er the law requiring foreigners allegiance before they marry native females, can be of the harbor. Considernot chart. and the map" the chart was an admiralty' " that ' repealed with safety to the interests ofsuch females, The same paper reports that the Great ing the elevated character of this ably con- and of general morality. that no other restriction bs put on Western steam ship Company exculpate ducted monthly of 150 pages, it is certainly It is my wish foreigners in such cases, except such as are necessatribute to the author. Captain Hosken from blame. Notwithstand- i a most complimentary ry to prevent hasty and unsafe marriages, and to from abandoning their wives. ing these statements, the public mind in Those Notes published in a volume of octavoi prevent husbands announce to you, that it has pleaaed am to glad I would more 120 fill I and than good type England and America, ia not satisfied, and size His Most Gracious Majesty, ths Quits or ratthe cry is abroad for an investigation more pages. The great amount of useful reading I Great Britain and Ireland, to solemnly the Treaty of 26th March, 1846, in n manner i fy is calcuwhich those Notes contain highly men thorough. In the mean time scientific which places the independence of my Kingdom snd are devising plans to "get her off." We lated to diffuse abroad correct information1 its friendly relations with Great Britain upon the ccnrest basis. copy the following from a late American pa- respecting the islands. I have appointed plenipotentiaries to negotiate a A few copies remain unsold at the Study treaty with the Commissioner of the United States, per. with which Republic, I am glad to say, my relations "A letter has been written to this coun- of the Chaplain. Price, $1 single copy; continue tv be of a character corresponding to the try by a gentleman of great distinction, who $1,50 two copies. friendly assurances and recommendations of the was one of the passengers of the Great President. My relations with France continue to be of the Britain at the time of her disaster, stating Speech. King's most friendly kind; as sn evidence of which, I that if the officers of the steamer had been At the opening of the Hawaiian Legislature,> would mention the mediation of the French Conaul, temperance men, the accident would never on Wednesday, the 28th ultimo. in a suit instituted against my Government; and the have occurred. This statement, which is efforts he has made to bring it to an amicable termi[TRANSLATrOM.] nation. publicly made, will create, as it should, a Nobles and Representatives: I have made s treaty with His Majesty, the I have ordered you sgaiu to assemble to delibpowerful sensation, and will demand the Kino or Denmark, through His Chamberlain, for the benefit of and of f subjects my erate together, strictest possible investigation. We have Capt. Steen Bille; which, I hope, His Majesty will reside under my jurisdiction. who foreigners seen and conversed with a clergyman who I have ordered my ministers to lay before you, in,be pleased to ratify. I consider it eminently calculated to promote harmony, and mutually advantagehas resided within ten miles ofthe spot where detail, the reports of their several departments. relations between the two kingdoms. the vessel went ashore, and from the publish- I am happy to say that peaco and order prevail I ovaWith all other nations, what relations subsist, are the cause of educaed statement of the nature of the disaster, he throughout myandislands; and iathat of the most friendly kind. steadily advancing. religion morality, tion, but caregives it as his opinion that nothing recommend that all the judges and It pains me to tell you that in some districts, I earnestly under their responsibillessness unknown in navigation could have there has been a scarcity of food, arising in some! magistrates of the kingdom, lo me, extend the same protection to foreigners, allowed its occurrence. He is perfectly fa- places from drought, in others, from the trespass ofr ily they do to my native subjects; and that all formiliar with the locality, and thinks the officers cattle, in others, from an unusual concourse of ships, thai without distinction be allowed to enjoy the eigners, of cultivation. from others, neglect must have been under some unexplained hal- and in and privileges as are allowed to the subsame rights most serious consideration, your recommend to I the most favored nation. lucination. to devise means to promote the agriculture of the[ jects of the Hon. William Lee, as an In our London papers we find hints to the ialands, and profitable industry among all classes ofp I have appointed Honolulu. I wish you to considadditional judge in same effect, and we trust that the public will their inhabitants. It is my wish that my subjectsi er all ameliorations required in the laws, or their adlands a secure enabling upon title; should possess of demand the investigation this subject, and in abundance and comfort, and to bring', ministration, so that the law may be equally and that so thoroughly that the whole truth will be them to live their children free trom the vicea that prevail in justly spplied. up I recommend to your consideration whether there elicited. It is due to the passengers then on\ the seaports. means of supporting schools, which would board, and due to those who may travel I hope the Land Commissioners will settle all dis- be any and Ibe less onerous thsn the present labor tax ; and hereafter that the occasion of this strange puted titles to land, upon principlestheuniform best mesns whether some method cannot be adopted for the consider equitable, and that you will lands disaster should be ascertained. as may be held by protection of the poorer classes from oppression unsuch equitably dividing o ? And this is a good connection in which to several proprietors, or of enabling one of the pro- der a misapprehension or misapplication of the laws, Finally, I especially recomtnend'to you the great remark that no man who indulges in the use-1 prietors to buy out the others, so as to remove theiinterests of education and religion, with a view to of Isnd—so as tbstI of intoxicating drinks is fit to be trusted withI existing shackles tv transfersths extend them to all classes, and to maintain on a just means of cultivatown without land, any responsible situation on a steamboat or those who snd equal footing, the rights of all, whether they be it, may be enabled to sell X to others who have railroad. If a rule were adopted on this ing r ights of conscience or rights of property. may so that the not be afbuyers means,and as May the Almighty enlighten your councils, and of others then the sellprinciple, we know several men who would the claims by molested terwards guide you in the paths of truth snd justice, and soon be obliged to seek a livelihood in some to His glory are greatly n want of, may all that you say orof do, redound business where the lives and limbs of othersI What my native subjects snd the best inteiests my people. is with which to capital, buy become farmers, to would not be endangered by their exceases. cattls, fence in the land and cultivate it properly. I It is also worthy of consideration that on recommend you to consider the best mesns of iaany occasion of public interest, when crowds ducing foreigners to furnish capital for carrying on Motives. —The two great movers of the human throng these conveyances, the agents and I agricultural operations, that thus, the exports of the mind are, thedeeire of good and the fear of evil. . ,' ' . , .' ' ,, . . , ,, • �THE 71 FRIEND. Coasting Room of hatch. The decks are nearly burnt through, the beams de- List of Letters at the Messrs. Makee at Attthon. stroyed, snd skies much charred—a large quantity of Junk, etavea, lumber, gear of all descriptions, with sundry dry goods A at oo belonging Feb. 94. AUsa, U. P. to the captain, are supposed to be ruined. There Arsy, Benjamin J. 2 00 Mar. 2 Andrews, W. jr. 1 00 was but 50 bbls. sperm on board, which are supposed to be un- Allyn, 8. J. '• 3. ■• SO Akin, J. S. SO injured. Captain Ellis intends coming here tn repair. ■• 18. B 25 The «re was thework of incendiaries. Three of law crew 00 " IS. f» '0",ohu 50 are confined in the fort, on suspicion—one, Lyman Lockman, a Briggs, E. 35. L Brsley, John ton, E. Bray 2 00 " 27. the New York Bailey, B. W. Bottum, John 1 00 young man of 20 years of age, skipped from April 1. ,,k r Silver house of refuge, being supposed to be the principal, and Bennett, Oeotfe 95 75 and Nicholls,accessaries. L.J. Total, frig,,, Beetle, H. W. Bower, E. FOR THE FRIEND. on The ship haa been fired twice before by desperadoes Belts, Francis A. Feb. 20. Mr. T. Cook, 50 50 board, since she left New Bedford, Nov. lsst. Two men were Boomer, Jss. H. Benjamin, George G. Butts. Jsmes H. Mar. ii Mr. Tlbbetls, Brewsler, Charles O. 1 00 sent to the United States lor trial, from Pernambnco, charged Brown, Wm. R. " J7. Mr. Plerc*, a 00 with thla oflence. The aothnrs of the second attempt, on tho Barker, Alex. R. Bowen, Msrun 51 75 line In the Pacific, were undiscovered. Barrett, John Such a succession of diabolical outrages Is very remarkable, Csse, Charles C. Colemsn, Henry B. DIED. and manifests moat reckless depravity. Coßta, D. U. morning this on the of the 23d Crowell.J.A. town, her Ute residence M in Clark, A. A. The William Thompson Is s fineship and Captain Ellis a Chappell, Wm. M. mat., after Along and dietreeeing illneaa, Mra. Hannah Holmea n 5?t"j, gentleman, who stands high in his profession. We cannot Im- Congdon, Isaac 5 Jonea,aged 46 yeari. Coffin, U. The funeralexerciaea took place on the26th, attended by a agine a motive for such Iniquities. Collins, B. W. 0 large aaaembly. Servicee at the Rev. Mr. Armstrong's church, ,t Am,°* Recent letters from Tahiti Inform us that ths Montreal, Crowell, Leonard n,PljS' HenrT ch were principally conducted in the native language, concluded XT A. T. The procession being reformed, ac- Captain Doanv, arrived there March 29, from Boston, viaRio. Clempton. by a prayer in FnglUh Coffin, Thotnss Cook; J. C. companied hetremaina to the family vault. Jan. 7. where she put in to land Mr. Hill, a passenger, who Corey, Aodrsw J. u,nm *£' Benjamin Brlatol, Cheaty, Jamea Galnea aliaa of April Honolulu, 22, In Miss children, Hooper Churchill, Oust. Mrs. snd 111. two dangerously had realded was Ariel, Chsse. Kngland. He waa a ahip carpenter by trade, and Moras, Messrs. Williams, Chamberlain, Christie, and Brown near 20 yeara upon the lalanda. Wni. Dsvolt, are passengers. Mr. Chamberlain Is fa much better health than Downs, C. C. George PASSENGERS. whenhe left Honolulu In 1645. The Montreal lands two pas- Destin, Joosthsn Dsyis, Y. Davenport, In brlf Euriir.Mii, from Ban Francleco—Mewri. W. H. Da- sengersand 100 tons of freight at Tahiti, besides making sales Davis, Wm. E. Delano, Ephratm •ii and C. E. Pickett. of much of her cargo which Is In demand. She was expected Davis, Asron, Dsnberry, Asber S. In ihlp BlTair WlLLliina, (arr. at I.nhainii)—Henri. Al. April. or New leave for this about 15th London, tn Fred W. Buih and Benjamin F. Bollea, i Elldredge, T. Per echoonerPaoTioiHci, from Tahiti—Mr. and Mn. Mo- NawScHOONSB.—Mr. Torbert's new schooner, Chance," Ellbridge, Ephraim E. Eldndge Chas. L. Alear, Mr. and Mra. Carrinfton and Mr. Pratt. at Hanaaula, Maui, arrived here last Edwards, R. M. Per Miar Ann for California —Captain John Paty and Mai- I54 tons, launched recently F looking fine snd make an excellent craft, will week. She Is a ter Allan Brtnamade. Fitch, Dsniel Fish, Aixs addition to onr coasters. G French Gilford, Charles Gibha, Benjamin MAIRINE NTELLIGENCE. XT Captain Maraton, of the ship George, reports Gilford, James H. Garvin, John G. whale ship Larmatlne ashore at Waltatuck, Society Islands. Gilford, James N. Grinnell, Charles D. PORT OF HONOLULU. tcr Heard from In January, Br. whale bark Indian, Maughn, Gray, James 70 bbls. sperm since leaving Oahu—bound to London. H ARRIVED. Hammond, John C. CT The late gale caused several of the Maul fleet to drag Hathawsy, Stephen April IB.—Haw. brig Euphrmin, Roeiutn, 20 dayi from Ban their anchors. The Canada draggedafoul of the Edward, and Hendricks, G. Helmes, F. Krencisco, to Messrs. E. A. H. Orimea. Left at San Francis- did her boats and davita some damage. The South America, 2 Hradrick, Henry co, U. S. Ships Independence and Cyane; trenaports I.exing- i Hesth, Wm. H. C. ton, Tbomaa Perkins, Loo Choo and Susan Drew; store ships Soule, lost a boat's crew of fine greenhands, who sre supposed Hutchins, Robert Hslm, Joseph H Xylon and Mount Vernon; ship Taaao and bark Moscow. The to Haynes, Gardner have pulled out to sea during the evening, having gone Hall, J. E. Mount Vernonand Xylon to sail in a few weeks for this place. Immediately missed They after the first officer. were Canning, Sag 18 ashore Hannibal, Harbor, ship whale Harding, Chas. D. Haynes, Wm. C. 19th—Am. and threeboats dispatched to cruise for them, but as no traces Hsms, George mouths, 350 whale. Hiller, Levy 5 no Havre, months, ship whale Gen. Teste, Morin, 22.—Fr. Hoxie, Ab. of them were discovered,It is supposed they perished. Il wss Hanley. George W. report. Hammond, J. F Holt, Henry W. April 29 Fr. schr. Providence, Sajhur, 81 days from Tahiti. |blowing hard at the lime. Hendnck, John Swift, fell In with Horsfleld, Wm. Captain The of (Tr Cortes, Bedford, New BAILED. [Remainder In onr next.] 15.—Fr whale ship Ville dcRheims, Bsllou, to cruise. an English brig in distress In thelatitude of the Cape dc Verde Islands. She belonged to Dublin, snd waa bound to Halifki. 17.—Am. schr Santa Crua, for Monterey. BREAD BAKERYt April 19.—Amhark J. E. Donnell, Husaey, New Bedford, to Captain Swift took the officersand crew and what goods could undersigned would inform tbe inhabitants crnlaa landed at whenaha waa abandoned. The craw were aaved, to ship Brem. whale cruise. be Clementine, 20— of Honolulu, thst be has removed to tbs promI April 20.—Haw. brlf Mary Ann, Soulhworth, for California. the Cape dc Verde Islands. ises next to the plscs formerly known ss Mr. OraSag cruise. to ship whale Wan. Tell, Glover, Harbor, 24.—Am vier's Hotel, and Mr. Vincent's lumber yard. Ha 26.—Eng. brig Texian Alleyne, for Maiallan. Donations. •• FOR CHAPLAINCY, LAHAINA, M. Pierre, Mr. Burns, stewsrd of hospital, Mr. Cook, Mr. Laae, Mr. Batne, John A. Peck, George Starery, ship Oscar, Mr. Lake, 1st officer of Copls, Mr. Babcock, ship Charles Drew. -. ,, 5 J. S * J' \ K'h-W m I?" SiF ***- 2. • *" £ , ' / J****". " .?'*»'' *• "-J- Hackfeld.lf. — THE MEMORANDA. DISiSTBS —The whale ship William Thompson, Ellis, of New Bedford, sailed from here the 17th April for North Weal Coast, put Into Waimea, Kauai, on the 19th In distress, being on Are in the fore hold. The Are was Arst discovered at 10 1-2, P. M., on the 18th, the ship being then 45 miles N. W. from Kauai. The captain immediately ordered the hatches to be battened down, and atood for Kauai. When within a few miles of the island he dispatched two boats ashore with his papers, chronometer, *c. On getting at the anchorage on the day following, the Ore had Increased and extended towards the main hatch way. Holes were bored in the deck and water poured down—this making the matter worse, the holes were stopped, sails unbent and placed over the deck and kept wet. Ou the 20th, the Are having Increased, the captain made another attempt to put It out by water, but the heat and smoke prevented all access to the burning part. Everything was made tight again, with the hope of smothering the Ore; but by evening little hope of saving the ship waa entertained. On thelist the Are appeared to be subdued, and the captainreported It ont, but a later report from Waimea reports it as not wholly extinguished. The dsinage Is not yet ascertained. The Are was conAned chieAy to the starboard side from the fore to the main PORLTF AHAINA. would likewise taks this opportvnity of returning tbsnks to his numerous customers for the liberal ARRIVED. patronage be bss received since commencing the April 16.—Am whale ahlp Oroxlmbo, Norton, New Bedford, above business; sod would farther inform them tbst 17 months, B0 sperm. 1920 whale, 800 whale this seaaon. fresh Bbead, both Am whale ship Nimrod, Sherman, New Bedford. 29 months, he can now supply them with 800 sperm, 1300 whsle, 90 sperm and 40 whale this season morning snd evening. Also s largs quantity of 17.—Am whalebark Cherokee, Cleaveland, New Bedford, S American snd Chilean flour for sals in quantities to months, 120 sperm, 100 whale. Am. whale ship Betsey Williams, Hall, Stonington, 5 mos , snlt purchasers. None bat the best flour in msrket will either be 75 sperm. Fr bark Ellia, Malherbe, Havre, 6 months, no report. sold or baked at this establishment. 5 Teste, Havre, mons.,no report. ship whale Gen. Morin, Fr Terms cash.—No credit given. 18.—Am whsle ship Trident, Stetson, New Bedford, 5 mos., i. BOWPEN. myltf 100 sperm. 20.—Am whsle ship George.Msrston, FsirHsven,7 months, POR SALE. 200 sperm, 50 whsle. Am. whaleahlp Portsmouth, Munroe, Warren, 14. months, and light Canvas, do do Duck, seme 1100 whsle. Twine, hemp Cordage, assorted Blocks, ships Km whale ahlp llncas, Gelett, New Bedford, ao report. Am whale ship Citisen,Lansing, Sag Harbor, T months, 600 Spars, etc., &c. sperm. 50 whale. Also—lso bbls American Beef, for sals by Am whale ship Josephine, Hodges, Sag Harbor, no report. C. BREWER It CO olStf April SO.—Am whsle ship Bowdlteh, 5 months, clean. Am whale bark Ana, Edwards, Sag Habor, 7 months, 40 sperm, 180 whale. FLOUR. Sl.—Fr. ship Ferdinand, Postal, Havre, no report. M gm, BBLS. superfineFloor, just received snd for 24—Am. whale ship Armata, Pitch, New London, 9 months, R. VIDA k YON PFISTER 450 whale. 25—Leonids,, Swift, offand on. •• HEAVY 4:Vssleby �72 JL H Jr. J? s\ J. aa Xs D • NEW GOODS. lO*NOTICE TO SEAMEN. -£3, For the inlormatien of stranger seamen, visiting I MT Cases American, English snd French Prints, do do Shirting, the Port of Honolulu, the Seamen's Chaplain would rWCJF SO bsles brown drills, 30 12 cases indigo blue Drills, 8 do 4-4 do do, give tbe following notices, vis : 6-4 do Sheeting, 6do 4-4 do do, 4 Tickings, 2 bales Osnabttrgs, 6 Religious services every Ssbbsth morning st 11 sstin Jeans, 6do blue Drills, 6 o'clock, and Ssbbsth evening st 7 1-2 o'clock, at 6 Longcloths, 2do twilled Stripes, the Bethel. On every Thursday evening a religious 10 cotton Threads, Ido Tk. red Cotton, sseeting is held in the Vestry Room, under the silk choppa Hdkfs, 4do fancy ctn.do, 2 Furnilures, 1 bale 8-4 linen Duck, Bethel, snd the Seamen'a Concert for Prsyer, on 1 8-4 do Damask, 1 the third Mondsy evening of every month, st ths bleached linen Sheeting, 88 in., 1 ssms place. 8-4 do do Dowlas, 10 dx. striped Shirts, 1 of the Oahu TemA weekly temperance meeting brown cotton 1-2 Hose, 1 palm leaf Hats, &c, for sale by 10 perance Society is held st the Vestry Room, at o 16 tf C. BREWER & CO. which seamen are iavited to attend. Should sny desire to sign ths pledge, they are invited to call at I. H. WRIGHT, the Chaplain's Study. & GLAZIER, baa lately received All seamen are invited to call at tbs Chaplain's and offers for sale, White Lead ; Venetian Red, Study, where they can be supplied, gratuitously, Assorted Green Paints; Whiting; with Bibles snd Testaments, (in various languages) Linseed Oil ; Prussian Blue ; religious books, hymn books snd tracts ; also, with Spt'e. Turpentine ; Terra dc Sienne, Copal Varnish ; Yellow Ochre, copies of the Friend. The Chaplain has constantly Spanish Brown; lamp Black,in kegs and papets. on hand back volumes ofthe Friend, neatly bound, Chrome Yellow ; Gold and Silver Leaf, which will be furnished to seamen at a reduced or Paint, sssh and tar Brushes ; Gum copal, costprice. Sand Paper, pumice stone, window Glass, Putty, &c. &c er__P» The hours between 2 snd 4 o'clock, P. M., *„* House, Sign, Coach, Ship and Ornamental every day, the Chaplain will be found in his Study, and most happy to receive visits from his seafaring Painting executed with neatness and despatch, tf. my 23 friends. Inasmuch aa many call at ths Bethel, supposing that they will there find tbe Chaplain, please —Four Journeymen Tailors. Men taks notice that the Chaplain's Study is adjoining of steady habits and masters of their busihis dwelling house, in the street near the west end ofthe Catholic Church. Over the Study gate, Sca- ness. None others need apply. tf. March 16. HENDERSON & CAMPBELL. mebt's Chaflaibt. < " " " " " " " " " "" " PAINTER . GEORGE RISELY, BUTCHER AND GENERAL MEAT SALESMAN. RIBELY begs leave most respectfully to inform the residents of Honolulu and shipmasters generally, thst he has taken the stand owned by Mr. French, snd lstely occupied by Messrs. Robinson k. Co., where he is determined to sell none but the best of meat, snd trusts that by cleanliness snd strict sttention to his business he may merit s share of public patronage. G. R. trusts nothing shall be wanting on bis part to give sstisfaction to those whom he may have the honor to serve. N. B. Ox Tongues and Corned Beef eaied in s GEORGE WANTED. __ EVERETT A CO., COMMISSION MEHCHANTS , ) „ , , Oaku, H. I.. A. P. EyEBETT, Jakes J. Jarves. N. B.—Money advanced on fsvorsble terms on Bills on the United Slates and Europe. Myltf »»»•«»»«. „ C. BREWER A CO., (fficurral (fommtHßton JHcrcljants. CHASI.ES j. r. HONOLULU, OAHU, BREWER,J Marshall, B. FRANCIS £ JOHNSON,) Hawaiian Islands. N. B.—Wanted, Government or Whalers' Bills, on the United States or Europe, for which money will be advanced on favorable terms. E. H. BOARDMAN, MSlatcl) artTj ertit'onomrtrr $Hatur, HONOLULU, OAHU, for sale an assortment of JEWELRY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, Chronometers repaired and accurate rates given. Particular attention paid to fine watch repairing. Sextant and Quadrant Glasses silvered and adjusted HAS e>c. OBOROB M. OtOORB, DEALER IN General Merchandise A Hawaiian Produce, HILO, HAWAII, 11. I. CORNELIUS HOVER, DEALER IK General Merchandise A Hawaiian Produce. HILO, HAWAII. ■ Whale ships supplied with the best recruits on tbe LUMBER, Ac. most favorable terms in exchange for Bills or Goods _| _| _T_i M. feet fir, spruce and hemlock Lumber; adapted to the market. Jan. 28 JL 1W 175,000 ly. R. VIDA A YON PFISTER, for sale on liberal terms, beef, pork, HARDWARE. molasses, sugar, cordage, canvas, coffee snd do, a (g_IHEATHING Copper, copper Nails, boatsteel general assortment of Ship Chandlery. f27 tf CT cut do, window Weights, iron Rivits, pointed crow Bars, round, square and flat Iron, sheet Lead, sad Irons, iron Ware, &c, &c, for sale by C. BREWER & CO. tf o 16 sale by Shingles; 800 do Salmon, for C. BREWER & CO. (o 16 if) OFFER THE FRIEND: A Semi -Monthly Journal. R. VIDA A YON PFISTER, Devoted to Temperance, Seamen, Marine keep constantly on hand a general asand General Intelligence. onolulu, March 16, 1847.—tf sortment of Ship Chandlery, Provisions, &c, PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY NOTICE. for whale st this usually required ships touching undersigned have entered into a Co-part- port for recruits; and will supply them at the low- SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN of TERMS. nership st Ibis place, under the firm R. VI- est market prices for cash or Bills of Exchange on §2,60 the United States, England and France. DA St YON PFISTER, for the purpose of carrying f 27tf One copy per annum, Busioatbe Ship Chawoleby and Commission Two copies, 4,00 next to that occuPAINTS AND OILS. ness, st the store on the beach, Three 6,00 " " *■ pied by Mr. Peter Comer. 7,00 linseed Oil, spirits Turpentine, yellow Five "" F. RODRIGUEZ DE VIDA, 10,00 Ochre, chrome Green, black Paint, white Ten " PFISTER. YON E. H. Litharge, &c, &c, for sale by Honolulu, Feb. 24. 1547. f27 U Lead, o 16 tf C. BREWER & CO. ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. insertions, $1,60 snd 60 cents for evsqusre, One 2 NEW GOODS. ROBINSON at CO.. having opened M/AMES ery sdditional insertion. One half square oi less. sP their new Butcher Shop on the new wharf op jg_lUPER Flannels, do Broadcloths, do white Mus2 insertions, 81,00 and 26 cents for every addiposits tbe Custom House, respectfully inform their fcs Iins, Isce cambric, crimson Damask, do and tional insertion. For yearly advertising, pleas* friends snd former customers, that they will be able green merinos; Hoisery, white and mixed; linen and apply to the Publisher. to supply them with the best BEEF the islands af- kid Gloves; twilled stripe Shirts; silk, cotton snd al 6m. gingham Cravats; linen cambric Handkerchiefs, for Subscriptions snd donations for the Friend receivford, at ths usual prices. ed at the Study of the Seamen's Chaplain, or by the sale by C. BREWER & CO. SUGAR AND MOLASSES. following Agents;— Mr. E. H. Boardrran, Honolulu. o tf 16 Bey. Cochran Forbes, Labsins; Rev. Titus Coaa, subscriber is constantly making, and has Hilo; snd the American Missionaries throughout ths oa stand, a superior quality of molasses snd FOR SALK. Islands. brosra sugar, for sals cheap for cash or approved the of the Seamen's Vols study Chaplain, WM. A. McLANE, or to credit. Apply to II HI and IV of the Friend, neatly bound. J- T. COWER. j. t CHARLES R. HITCHCOCK, PRINTER. HawaiianCascsste Vol. of the I Makawae, Maui. Jan. S, 1846-ly Trior mannsr. WILL THE " BOILED THE AT --------------- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1847) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1847.05.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847.05.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/bc6e545b2583a606bb63adc14c3de672.pdf 4df7bff16bc6c6d37dbe5628c7dde2f8 PDF Text Text THE FRIEND. HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., APRIL 15, 1847. [No. VIII. 57 Vol. .V] The Poet's Corner. For the Friend. MOUNA LOA. Though there crown* thee, monarch mountain, No »rr*y of frowning peaks, Thy bold profile on the heavens True sublimity bespeaks, Domed and vast, in silent grandeur, Swells thy Titan-head oa high, Smoothly shaven, and forever Propping up the leaden sky. Deep wilbin thy bosom cradled, Lies the old volcanic fire, In a boding, fitful slumber, Nursing for some errand dire, From thy yawning summit-craters Oft the fiery flood balh gushed, wasting torrent*, And in raging, Down thy (idea in vengeance rushed. Stream on stream successive retting, Slowly upward thou hast grown, Leaving notched the cycling ages In thy changeless heart of stone. Oh, what wondrous world-upheaving* Thou hast witnessed in thy day! Islands, mountains, freshly risen, Venui-like, from ocean's *pray. Round thy infant head the monsters Of the primal ocean played, Strangely, at tby fiery tossings, From thee darting, sore dismayed ; E'en old ocean, foiled and vanquished, Fled thy Vulcan-tempered arms, And in triumph, tby proud summit Rose from out a aea of calm*. M Mighty art tbou, ancient mountain, Mighty—but more mighty (till He who in hie palm hath weighed thee, And controls thee by his will. Lo 1 he speaks I and all thy burnings Instant sink in dull repose ; Lo! he speak*! tby fires rekindle, And like wax thy substance glow*. Ah ! haw toon, at hi* commanding, E'en the flinty globe we tread, Melting, burning, glowing, wasting, Its expiring glare would shed. Be thy dome, then, mighty mountain God's own altar evermore, And let him who feels thy grandeur, There creation's God adore. C. S. L. For the Friend. (Written in a stormy morning at sea.) What I though the cloud* all black and dread, Like a funeral pall are darkly spread, And lagging morning* gleaming light Displays old ocean capped with white, Though loud hi* angry billow* roll, Why dost thou fear,—ah, faithless soul? He who from Genesaret's ware His servant drew, still live* to cave. To sate as while on earth we live, Aad »fter death new lib to give ; For death through him i* but the wsj To region* of eternal day. assistant teacher in the female seminary at Georgetown, D. C, under the care of Miss English. Not long after this, however, her health failed, so that she was obliged to relinquish her work and return to her friends in New York. Here she continued inrather cltShikoafePrpRD,SMMnishwyaFdr.JeeIHabofuinlt,yhdeo18'8, 47. feeble health for some time; but at length Mrs. P. was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. she recovered so as to be able to return to John and Nancy Grant, and was born at Al- the more active duties of life. Again she bany, New York, April 27, 1807. She was engaged in teaching in the city of New York, early the subject of serious impressions, and in which work she continued until called in although she had no special religious in- the providence ofGod to relinquish teaching struction in early childhood, yet she made and take charge ofher sick mother, and suthe Bible her constant companion, and perintend the domestic affairs of the family. through its teachings and the gracious and During th» summer of 1840, her mother faithful guidance of the Holy Spirit, she was died, and on tire 25th of October following, led to the Lamb of God, and as she ever she was married to 'the Rev. John D. Paris, afterwards thought, born again, at the age of an appointed missionary of the A. B. C. F. 13. She was then residing at Johnstown, M., and destined to the Oregon. New York. On the 14th of November, she embarked At this time, and for some three or four with her husband and other missionaries, on years after, the penitent, confiding, joyful board the ship Gloucester of Boston, bound emanations oflittle Mary's heart were known to the Sandwich Islands. On their arrival only to her Heavenly Father. While all at the islands, their destination was altered, around her were thoughtless and worldly, and by the request of the brethren here, by she sat delighted and unknown at the feet of their own consent and that of the Prudential her Saviour. Like Mary of Bethany, she Committee, they were transferred to this had '' chosen that good part which should mission. not be taken away from her." They were soon located at Kau, a district When about 16 years old her parents re- on the southern shores of Hawaii, and about moved to the city of New York. Here Mary eighty miles distant from any other mission was soon found by that excellent and lament- station. This was one of the most self-deed servant of the Lord Jesus, Rev. E. W. nying posts at the Sandwich Islands, as it Baldwin. Under his kind and faithful in- was a new station, unprovided with mission structions, her hopes were brightened and houses and the common facilities and comher faith strengthened, and she was permit- forts of older stations, without a port, and in ted publicly to consecrate herself to the the midst of a rude and ignorant people, Lord; an act in which she greatly rejoiced. without a civilized sister or brother within She united with the church under the pas- 80 miles, and thatdistance more than doubled toral care of Mr. 8., for whom she ever after by the difficulties ofthe way. cherished a high regard. In this congregaTo this post Mrs. P. repaired with the tion she became a Sabbath school teacher, a greatest cheerfulness; and here, in concert work in which she engaged with much zeal with her husband, she labored with a self and delight, and in which she continued until denial, a patience, a contentment, a zeal, she, left the shores of her native land. After and a faith worthy of the missionary name, removing to New York, she attended the till called to retire from her post of earthly school ofMrs. Smith, a daughter of Isabella toils and prepare for the services of heaven. Graham. With an original and ardent thirst Her desires to help the native females and for knowledge, she made rapid progress in to guide the rising generation in the ways of her studies, and soon became an assistant wisdom and holiness, were ardent, and her teacher in the school; a situation which she plans for their improvement were wise and occupied for several years while prosecuting sanguine. But she was not permitted to acher own studies. On leaving this school, complish all that her liberal soul advised. she was invited to the city of Washington, to From a predisposition to rheumatic and take charge of a select school for girls, which other affections, from a bleak and damp clishe taught with much interest and success. mate, and from the peculiar trials and privaWhile engaged in this school, she took a tions attendant on the commencement of a violent cold, from the effects of which she new station, she soon found her system never wholly recovered, and which may have threatened with invasion from disease and; prepared the way for that painful illness pain. It was not however until the summer which terminated her earthly career. On of 1845 that serious apprehensions were enrecovering from this attack, she became an tertained as to health. About this time, she For the Friend. �58 THE FRIEND. made a visit of several weeks at Hilo. It been good to me, infinitely better than I de- ■ their salvation, which I dare not utter. * * was hoped that this journey and relax would serve. Let us leave all with him. His timei God is faithful. remove, or at least relive the symptoms is best." On being asked how she felt in re"And you, my dear husband, 1 must which threatened her constitution; but she lation to her own soul in view of death andI leave. I was only lent to you and you to returned to Kau little or nothing benefitted eternity, she replied, " I have had no dis- me for a little season—a few days; but you by the experiment. Several unsuccessful tressing fears. I know I love my Saviour will soon come and meet me in our Father's efforts were made to secure the attendance and that he loves me. I sometimes shrink house." Hearing the remark that heaven and advice of a physician during the early from the thought of death and the cold, coldI is attractive to the true christian, because stages of the disease. Dr. Andrews, the grave; but when I look beyond, all is calm, Christ is there, she exclaimed, " O, that is only missionary physician on the island, was all is peace. The Saviour himself is gone toi it. Whom have I in heaven but thee, an< sick and unable to leave his station. At prepare us mansions in heaven, and he hathi there is none upon the earth I desire like length, after many weeks of anxious sus- said, ' I will come again and receive you toi unto thee. My soul thirsteth for God, for pense, Dr. F. W. Wood, an English sur- myself.' " It was remarked to her that it isi the living God. When shall I come and apgeon and physician, recently located at Hilo, a precious thought that we shall meet again, pear before God? O, I long to see m was called in. He succeeded in giving a tem- in our Saviour's likeness, no more to part, blessed Saviour as he is." porary relief to some ofMrs. P.'s symptoms, no more to suffer, no more to sin. "O, yes," During a restless night on the third o which had now become alarming. About the she exclaimed, " it is a precious, a gloriousi February, her husband, speaking of heaven last of March she was removed to Hilo, thought ! We shall all meet again, andI remarked, "There is no night there, am where she might enjoy the aid of her mis- meet with the whole family of Christ. HeI you will have but few more here;" she sionary sisters and the advice of a physician. is the head, we are the members." After a i said, " No sin, no pain." On the morning But her cough and rheumatism not abating, little pause, she said, "The Saviour can i of the sth, after a night of extreme suffering she was soon removed to Honolulu, to try give us such a view of his glory as to remove i she said, I have had a hard night, but the " what is best. O, my dea the effects of a dry climate. Here she re- all fear of death. It has often seemed to mei Lord knoweth the last of the until as he has July, enjoying appeared if, during my sickness, mained I husband, I have had such longings last nigh constant attendance and the excellent medi- at my pillow speaking peace to my soul. O, for death." On being asked if the grave hac cal advice of Dr. Wood of that place. Still I have had such views of hi« love when allI no terrors, she replied, " None. Welcome her disease made progress, traversing and alone!" the tomb—since Jesus hath lain there, rending at times the whole system with exanother her hands occasion, raising On i dread not its gloom. O, I want to drop thi cruciating pains, and approaching the citadel and her eyes from a bed of languishing, shei shell and fly away and be at rest. I long oflife. said, " O, the love of Christ! how free, how■ yes, I long, to be with Christ." Mr. P. re On the 31st of July, Mrs. P., with her precious, how unchanging! It is different marked, " It is very repugnant to our na husband and their two little daughters, the from all other love. It does not pass by ori tural feelings to look into the grave, and see elder 5 1-2 and the other 4 years, re-em- cast off the chief of sinners. He loves us to our bodies crumbling to dust." " So it is,' barked for Hilo, the place selected by her the end. Who shall separate us from the said she, "but I look beyond the grave ' to lay aside her earthly tabernacle. Here love of Christ?' I shall soon be separated Ehen shall I be satisfied, when I awake in she continued gradually to decline until the from my beloved firstborn, but the love of thy likeness : morning of the 18th of February, when her Christ makes it easy." O, glorious hour! O, hirst ahode! I shall he near and like my God.' longing spirit took its joyful flight to the One morning, after a season of agonizing I long to depart, to go and be withmy blessrealms of glory, leaving her weeping husband succeeded by a trembling and sinking ed Saviour." and two motherless daughters to mourn in pain, ofthe whole system, she said, " O, this murf Hearing the phrase, the dark valley and solitude and in sadness this early and this house is giving way—it is coming down—it shadow of death," she" inquired, " What desolating bereavement. dust; soon return to but will I have another does that mean? I do not understand it. I -It now remains to give a few extracts hands; not made with I have long look upon death very differently. Jesus will house, from the many expressions which fell from | ago sought and found rest there. I have no come and take the soul to himself. It will the last of herl during stages P.'s Mrs. lips 'other rest or resting place." be released from its trembling house ofclay, illness, as recorded by her bereaved comtime, she said, "I love to go1and wafted to the realms of immortal glory. panion. These extracts will show better | At another than any remarks of ours, the character of] back and review my past life, and trace the 1The valley does not look dark to me now, * I remember but perhaps it may. I think it will not be her piety, and the manner in which she met! hand of the Lord. * well, when I was thirteen years old, the first dark to me any where if my Saviour is with the messenger which called her home. On the 30th of September, after having i sense of pardoning love ; how the Saviour re- ;me; and he will never, no more leave me." | been told that no one thought it probable she |pealed himself to me, and what a sense of On another occasion, and during a night would ever recover, she made a pause of] peace and joy I had in believing. No one 1of great pain, she would often say, "It is some five or ten minutes, and then calling| conversed with or counselled me at that time 1 just right. It is my Father; I love to lie her partner to her side, she said, " I hopej on spiritual things; but the Lord taught me 1 passive in his hand ; to know no will but to his." Again, she says, "O ! how sweet, you will not grieve or be troubled in mind, by his own blessed Spirit. I had no one 1 my bursting heart; how precious are the promises of God. I my dear husband. You must not be anxious ; whom I could unburden monument of his rich and ■bout me. t commit all to the Lord, to livej but Jesus. I am a I love to believe and take him at his word.— His word is truth—everlasting truth. It can of die, I have had a strong desire to be distinguishing grace." spared for your sake and that of our dear On being asked if she regretted coming on never, never fail." our precious children! I a foreign mission, she replied, " O, no; the One night when near her end, she urged .little the image of Christ im- Lord has led me, and I rejoice in it. I ami her husband to seek rest in sleep. He obpressed upon their hearts. They will need a sorry, my dear husband—bursting into tearsi jected, saying her hands and feet were cold, mother's care, a mother's instruction, a —I am sorry that I have been such a poor her pulse feeble and irregular and that he mother's watchfulness. I still have some helper." Speaking of the children, she said, feared she would swoon away and wake no hope mat the Lord will prolong my life; but " I trust I shallreceive themagain in heaven. more. " Oh !" said she, " you ought not not my will, his be done. Ho has always I have had feeling, of assurance respecting to feel so. It would be a blessed swooning ' :' ' , - , ' ' ' * ' ' �THE 59 FRIEWD. Thankful that her peace was made with sleeps in Jesus; she rests from toil, from afraid, God, be through the blood of the cross, and pain, from sin. his Don't image. and awake in should come an intense and fearful view of what The Master came and called for her. She having my beloved husband. If Jesus was found waiting for her Lord. She weland take me away from your side, without a would be the condition of a dying sinner, the messenger and the call to go. and comed hers, not feel badracked such mortal as pains would with a you struggle or groan, Through grace, we believe, she has washed to meet his exyet she unprepared judge, ly or grieve." her robes and made them white in the blood how O, her her How dreadful! awfully claimed, before departure, days few " A Through this blood she overhusband inquired if she had any preference dreadful! IfI had remained unreconciled to of the Lamb. she now wears " a starry crown." came, hour! O this is no and No," no, be God until this dying buried. as to where she should rest is glorious." she replied, " I have not thought of this poor place to prepare to die—no time to prepare Her " Had not this sketch already exceeded its crumbling dust. My thoughts have been to meet God." limits, we' might speak of some of what The before her while a proposed in day death, above. It is of but little consequence of the characteristics of the departed. Of becomes of this bundle of bones. I leave paroxysm of agonizing pain, she cried out, her unostentatious deportment, that with you to do what is proper." Then "O, how can I bear it!" Then checking her humility, herself, she said, "He tempers the pains to her energy and decision of character, her breaking out, she exclaimed, my strength." With a soul breaking for its zeal in all good things, her. conjugal and '• Oh, for a sight, a pleasing sight, Father's throne! Of our Almighty longings after God, she then exclaimed, maternal tenderness, her self-denial for the of Christ, her veneration for the word There sits my Saviour crowned with light, " O, my beloved, come! Thou beloved of my cause Clothed in a body like our own." of God, her love to the Saviour, her delight soul, come quickly!" She then said to Mr. P., When the hour During the night previous to her release, in spiritual things, and her simple childlike of my departure is come, I would like to she exhibited great sinking and prostration faith in Christ. Through this faith she trihave all silent and still. It is often thought of her physical powers, alternately sleeping umphed. To her it was the substance" that everybody must crowd around the dying and waking, without much ability to con- of things hoped for, the " evidence of things bed. I would like to have our precious verse. Mr. P. tried several times to rouse not seen." It was founded upon a rock. It children, one on each side, and you at my her, saying at one time that he feared she cheered her amid the trials of life, and saved pillow. I wish them to see their mother die would sleep the sleep of death. "O, don't her in the billows of death. It disarmed when all is calm and nothing to disturb." if I do, it will be "the last enemy" of his "sting" and despoilbe afraid," said she, ed the grave. It swallowed up both in vicOn hearing the hymn commencing High well! Jesus is present —he is precious." in yonder realms of light," she said, "That After this, she made several efforts to tory." Who would exchange this simple, hymn is good, but it has not vigor enough converse, but was unable. The messenger this undying faith in the Redeemer for all the for my mind. I love to drink in such hymns had entered her chamber; the windows of science, the fame, the treasures and the as these, her earthly house were being darkened; the diadems of earth ? 1 my joys, the of all veil which separated her from the other God, My spring " Blessed are the dead who die in theLord." Tbe life of my delights, bowl" was the "golden T. Co*i». being world, rent; The glory of my brightest days, was being broken. Afterraising both hands And comforts of my nights,' ie several times, and making a great effort to Koloa, Kauai, April 1, 1847. And. speak, she articulated the name of her first Dear Brother Damon, —We have been loTe, My my God, life, my 1 born—"Mary, Mary." The children were visited with a tremendousflood at this place. To thee, to thee I call.' waked and placed by her side, as she had It had been rainy for a month, and the takes such as these. God in hymns My soul but she saw them not, nor spake streams were high and the ground saturated requested; is the source and centre of all blessedness. "Mary" was the last word which with rain. On the evening of the 21st ult., Continuing to live and suffer longer than again. the rain commenced falling in torrents, and she had anticipated, she said, "We must fell from her mortal lips. the mountains continued most of the night accompanied wait our heavenly Father's will; when He Morning was breaking upon of immortal bright- with terrific thunder and lightning. The calls me, then I will go joyfully. His time of Hawaii, and a morning was dawning upon her soul. stream which runs through Koloa soon began ness and glory for suffer patience to is best. O, for grace, Her mortal powers gently gave way. The to overflow its banks, driving the natives all his will!" and at 8 o'clock, from their houses, and sweeping down bridgOn another occasion, when Mr. P. read, silver cord" was loosed, us for the bosom of es, fences and everything in its she left quietly M., A. way. Before "On Jordan's stormy banks I stand," and ; morning, it burst into Mr. Pogue's house and spoke of Bunyan's river of death, remarking her Saviour. Thus star hy star declines, drove him from it. In his attempts to reach " all are passed away, that she now stood on its verge, she replied, Till | the house we occupy, he was carried down As morning higher and higher shines, " I do not like that view of death. It is not To pure and perfect day. iby the torrent the distance ofhalf a mile tothe view which our blessed Saviour gives us. Nor sink those stars in empty night that he come for wards the sea, where he was found in the will ' He has told us again' But hide themselves in heaven's own light " his own, and 'receive' them to himself. I As we stood with suffused eyes around I morning covered with wounds and braises, love to believe his words, and to commit my this dying couch, and watched the waning and nearly exhausted. On visiting his house next morning, it presoul to him. If he takes me to himself, eye and the slow returning gasp ofthe dedeath is swallowed up in victory. What are parting saint, we felt that the chamber was jsented a sad spectacle. The floors were broken up, doors split, the partitions were all the dark vallies and rivers it Jesus is with a place us? O, precious to believe him, to believe Privileged beyond the common walks of virtuous life ; sprung from their places, and books, furni" on the verge of heaven ;" |ture, clothing, together with the mud and just what my Saviour says!" Quite About 36 hours before her departure, she And as thought pursued the freed spirit in rubbish lay mixed up in sad confusion. exclaimed, with great emphasis, "Bless the its joyful flight to the realms of glory, we The basement room of my house, which I had occupied as an office and store-room, Lord, O my soul, forever bless his holy felt the force ofthe lines, was flooded, and books, papers, medicine, name! This has been the language of my vaiu my fancy strives lo paint In I " moment after death." The Ike. were destroyed. heart all the day. How good I how good! Yours in haste, Thus peacefully and triumphantly ended J W. Smith. the mortal career of our dear sister. She lo swoon away into the arms of my Sa ciour " — " " " " — I. I " . �60 THE FRIEND. The Seamen's Friend. 15. Had a pleasant visit among the ship- miles wide by thirty long. Its surface is ping ; sold a captain a Bible for 75 cents, only disturbed by a gentle breeze, and our also one to a sailor for the same price, and good ship makes a pleasant picture in the The Bible among Seamen. another in Danish to a sailor for $1, and centre, her white canvass glistening in the New York, May 9, 1846. gave to others a Danish and Swedish Testa- sun. Her sails are hardly filled with wind, ment and two English Bibles. yet she moves through the water and slightly Rev. Samuel C. Damon: bound ripples it at her bows. Around us are six , The mate of the brig 17. Dear Brother,—I embrace a mo- to Madeira, called and purchased a six shil- mighty peaks, the tops of which are lost in ment to inform you that the good work is ling Bible. Said he, I gave mine to a the clouds. These clouds are of fleecy prospering here. The distributions of the Jew on the last voyage;" we have had good whiteness, and rise and descend in laziness New York and Marine Bible Society, in on board for several years; a good around the lofty summits of these mountains. April, were 1,862 Bibles and Testaments; times and good crew; we have prayers At sunrise, they were of gold and azure captain among seamen, 390 volumes in English, night and morning, and on Sunday the ' old color, and dazzled the eye with their brillianDanish, Portuguese, Swedish, German, Fin- man' reads a sermon. The blessed influ- cy. On our larboard beam is a huge volnish, Italian, French, Spanish and Dutch. ences of the Holy Spirit accompanied cano, on an island called Narbrough; the f have been cheered in my visits from ship the last voyage, and three of the crew us on fire is ascending day and night from its crafound to ship, and from boarding-house to boardin believing." I placed in his hands ter, and down its side the melted lava is runpeace to witness the interest ing-house, generally 2 Bibles and 4 Testaments for the use of the ning in fiery streams to the ocean. Sea manifested by seamen in the word of God. birds are in large numbers fishing, and flit company. It has been my privilege, in some instances, ship's 21. Yesterday morning, I visited and by our ship, simply turning an eye towards to read the Scriptures to those who could not , for Canton, with the us as they pass, not at all concerned by our ship read themselves. The attention of others I supplied &c. The captain called this visit. On our weather quarter is the ship scriptures, have endeavored to arrest by directing them gave the "Seamen's Friend American of Nantucket, beating to windto particular portions of the sacred volume. morning and Society" twenty dollars, remarking I hope ward, while right astern is another, the Some have earnestly inquired whatthey must " will send a seamen's chaplain to China Franklin, of the same place, standing out to do to be saved, and I have tried to direct you soon enough for me to have the pleasure of sea. The hills are burned and scorched in them to the "fountain of life," commending hoisting the bethel flag for him on board my all directions, by lava which has run down them to the God of all grace. These tokens ship." the mountains at some period. A great of divine favor will rejoice your heart, and I Let us contrast the facts have related from number of cabbage trees are seen, but other I scarcely need ask an interest in your pray- above with the following facts, related to me than these, there appears to be nothing but ers that such may find peace in believing. inhabitants are here, and The mariners churches are well attended, this morning by a pious shipmaster. He low bushes. No "the first nine years of my seafaring all is still save the roaring of the breakers said, and not unfrequently the officers and seamen life, (whaling,) commencing in 1816,1 never on the rocky shore, and possibly the barking of ships about to sail, ask an interest in the saw a seaman that made a profession of re- of a wild dog on the hills. The terrapin prayers of God's people, for the Divine bless- ligion, or that seemed to think seriously on here finds his mysterious home, and among ing to accompany them, or return thanks for How changed the scene! to rocks and in the deep secrecy of these wild their safe arrival. I subjoin a few extracts the subject." bushes, lays its eggs in the sand, or seeks its be all the glory. God from my journal:— sailor a Testament food under the shade of the curious cabbage, 22d. Sold a Danish April 6—Sunday. Visited in the vicinity gave him a supply of tracts. I inquired tree. Here for hundreds, and perhaps thouof the Mariner's Church; supplied the sail- and he had reason to hope he was one of the sands of years, they live before they arrive if ors found destitute with the Scriptures; tracts Lord's children? "Far from it," said he, at maturity. were also distributed, and thankfully receivfor whales and ed, At one of the boarding-houses, I found "but lam striving to become one." His Our visit here is looking some wood. Presently, our boats will go filled with to eyes tears, as directed I him a sailor reading " The Devil on two sticks." ashore, and I hope to be among the number I inquired if he thought that a suitable book theInonly refuge. 50 seamen who go. My writing was disturbed by the have been adPhiladelphia, to read on the Sabbath? "I do not," said call of all hands, and the larboard and bow ded to the the care of Rev. church under he, "but I have nothing else to read." I boats were lowered to go ashore in search of gave him the book that reveals Him of whom Mr. Douglass, and a precious revival is in wood. We commenced pulling up the bay, on the U. S. revenue cutter board progress Moses and the prophets wrote. He acceptand at have been pulled eighteen miles before we could , now sea. Seven brought ed the gift thankfully, laid the "Devil" any out of nature's darkness into God's marvelfind place where we could land our boats aside, and promised to go to the sanctuary. lous The shore was iron bound as far in safety. light. 9. Visited the sailor boarding-houses in as we could see, and tremendous breakers Yours in the bonds of the gospel, Front, Water and Cherry streets. I met a were dashing in their fury over their black L. P. Hubbard, Russian sailor, who took me by the hand, Marine sides. Almost exhausted, after pulling withBible N. Y. Agent Society. and cordially thanked me for the Russian out the least cessasion for over three hours, Testament and tracts. Said he, "I have we at last, in a nice little bay, formed by For the Friend. read the Testament through and through." large rocky points, found a sand beach just Gallipagos Islands.—No. 1. I sold two Bibles and one Testament, and large enough to haul up one boat at a time epistle a sailor's home. 9 Testaments. gave on. Having our boats well secured, we 11. Three sailors, who were five days on Albermarle Island, Jan. 5, 1847. out ofthem in hot pursuit after seal, the wreck ofthe Edward Kent, and taken off Your hearts would be delighted, my dear jumped which were about the rocks in great numby the Cotton Planter, called for Bibles. I friends, to look upon the magnificent scene bers. Ten of these very curious animals supplied them with Bibles and tracts. I ex- which is spread before us this morning. The soon killed; and while some were ocpressed the hope that the goodness of God pencil of Catherwood could but faintly por- iwere cutting and bringing wood to the would lead them to engage in his service. tray it, and even Washington Irving would cupied inwas I boats, I employed in taking off the skins One of them replied, '' I have learnt a lesson be puzzled to do justice in describing it.— of these amphibious creatures. They were that I hope will be a blessing to me." | We are in the centre of a noble bay, twenty ofthe hair seal kind, and most of then young ,' << �THE F R I E W D. 61 pups. They are very like a dog about the or climb up the rocks, and roll as a dog does the vessel under weigh before I had finished head, with nippers which answer the purpose when he feels fine. Smaller sea birds were my business in Tahiti; and had not Mr. of feet and fins. In the water they are very enjoying the repast we had furnished for Hooten been just going on board his own sprightly, and raise their heads out and look them, and were chattering and fighting over vessel, and gave me a passage in his boat, I about with an impudence which is unequal- the dead seal. The shark was also here, should have had some difficulty to have got led. On land they get along rather clumsily, and came up so far on the beach that we on board. Through his misconduct, the hopping rather than running. The manner killed him with a boat-hook. Hawks were crew were soon in a state of insubordinaof killing is to hit them a lick on the end of abundant, and one suffered death at the tion. Add to which the dreadfully immoral the nose. They live a long time after this, hands of one of us. He was very savage, state of the leeward islands. Many of our and it pained me much to see them in their and fastened his claws to the hands of Jim men preferred their bucket of rum and waldeath agonies. On the rocks were many Hall, a kanaka. Behind us was another lowing in the filth of intoxication, than do large guanos, a shocking looking animal of pretty smooth bay, in which seals abounded. their duty, and we were obliged to leave the lizard species. The evil spirit could not Some birds of the partridge species were no- them behind among the great number of runconceive a more horrid sight than one of ticed among the bushes. Above us was a away sailors there. Our mate, William these. They are about 2£ feet long, their mighty mountain about 3,000 feet high, the Haynes, jumped overboard while we were tails making two-thirds of this length, of a sides of which were black and scored with coming out of the harbor of Bora Bora, (he was laboring under some disease caused by dirty black and brown color, with stiff bris- lava. tles on their back, and a face somewhat like Across the bay was Narbrough, burning excessive drinking,) and he was with cona monkey. Never did I see such dreadful and smoking, but in the day time the fire is siderable difficulty saved. looking creatures, and I cannot at all give not seen; at night the great illumination We leftBora Bora on the 15th of October, you a correct idea of them. I belive they takes place. Nature has here been prolific and were in the latitude of Owyhee on the are harmless, and am told they are good for in its freaks. Seamen call it the residence Bth of November—according to the sailing food. Sea birds were very numerous. The of the evil spirit, and he could not have se- master's account—l 34 miles east of it. We noble pelican was there by dozens, so little lected a better home. All is desolation. A then run to the westward expecting to we it alarmed by our visit that they could be knock- few scattering groves on some of the points in about 24 hours; but after running more ed over in the water with sticks. Boobys of land is all there is green. No sounds are than 8 days, and no islands appearing, I and sea pigeons were in large flocks, eating heard, save the noise of the breakers or the began to suspect we were to leeward of the all round the boats the carcases of the seal splash of a seal in the water. No fresh wa- group, when we bore up for them. I then we had killed. I saw one beautiful bird, ter save that you have in your boat. At called all hands aft, to consult what was beet somewhat like a partridge, but we could not night our ship had reached nearly opposite to be done. The sailing-master still insisted get at him. A small species of penguins the bay, about four miles off, and the wind upon it, that we were to windward of the were about the rocks, and swimming in the was fair to take us on board. Both boats Sandwich Islands, but the passengers and water in great numbers. One of these we being well loaded, we left the scene of our some of the crew thought, with me, that we killed, but the plumage was not as pretty as day's labor, and soon were safe on board our were never far enough to the eastward.— those from more southern latitudes. We good ship. We tacked ship, and stood out There was now nothing before us but to steer killed a hawk of the eagle kind, which was off the bay with a cracking breeze. either for California or go again to the southvery savage in appearance. All these were Around these islands many whales are ward. I disapproved of steering for the killed with sticks, and bad we been disposed, taken, but we have not as yet seen any sperm coast on account of the strong gales and winwe might have filled both boats with such whales. We shall go ashore once more, to ter season there, together with the improbagame. We found some wood called man- wood, at another place, and I hope to see bility of procuring supplies. We therefore grove, which was very convenient to the some other interesting sights. The health agreed to go to the southward, making as beach, and soon we filled two boats. of our crew is excellent, and our living is much easterly as possible in hope of falling At 3, P. M., we were joined by the star- fine—terrapin soup three times a day, and in with some whalers on the line, or finding board boat with our dinner, which was ex- plenty of it. some one of the islands a few degrees to the cellent terrapin soup and sweet potatoes.— J. W. north ofthe line, and disappointed of these, Yours affectionately, To this we did justice. The little picture eventually find the Navigators. I then took which we presented was singularly interest- Cruise of Schooner Wary Ann. account of our provisions, and apportioned it : ing to me. Around the kids which containHaving in former numbers published no- as follows115 lbs., beans 26 quarts, divided ed our dinner were seated twelve men, black Beef and white, and of several nations. Under tices of the "Mary Ann," and expressed into 30 days provision for 11 men, which the shade of some small mangroves, we found the fear that she might be lost, some of our gave 3} lbs. of beef and nearly 1 quart of a shelter from the sun. Close at hand was readers may peruse with interest, the follow- beans per day. We also found 2 lbs. of a small sand beach; on this our boats lay, ing communication, which Capt. Tibbey has rice, 1 of arrow root, 17 of flour and 8 of so that the water could not carry them off. oatmeal, which we divided between 8 females Before us was the little bay, on either side of kindly placed at our disposal. It is the copy and children, giving nearly 2 ounces per day which were huge masses of lava, black as of a letter addressed to a friend at Tahiti. each. Our allowance of water was one pint coal; and all around, save a narrow entrance Honolulu, March 22, 1847. per day to each person. into this bay, the breakers were dashing Dear Friend,—You have no doubt, long On the 13th of November, we hauled our with great fury their mighty masses of white before this, heard the Mary Ann was lost, wind and steered southeast, going two points water. The deep roar of these "combers" and all on board perished; but we are thank- free, hoping in less than 90 days to find the was very deep, and told awfully to us if per- ful to the God and Father of our mercies, the Navigators. Our distress was great for chance we should get among them. On the report of our loss had no foundation in truth, want of water, but in a few days our gracious bosom ofthis bay the great pelican swam la- but our friends spoke their fears. Father sent a great quantity of rain. We zily about, now and then seizing some fish or The man (George Stewart) recommend- filled up our casks, and had abundance dura bit ofthe fat of some ofthe dead seal which ed to me by our friend, Capt. Dunnett, prov- ingthe remainder ofthe voyage. was floating about. The seal would also ed bad, and inadequate to the office for which We recrossed the equator on the morning occasionally raise his head above the water, he shipped. You will remember how he got of the 28th of November. Our longitude �62 was of course unknown, but according to my THE FRIEND. THE FRIEND. bauchery been associated with literature and account, in 166 west. science. 'We had considerable mental suffering Tbe last 4th of July was celebrated with now in consequence of disagreement among HONOLULU, APRIL 15, 1847. an unusual demonstration of interest by the and the men, and I was obliged to watch day Bostonians. night that the vessel's course might not be Upon the spacious tents spread It is a well known principle that the changed. The sailing master used to me middle and lower classes in society are Common," over the were such mottoes as " powthe most insulting and threatening language. the following:— On the 4th of December, he called me down erfully influenced for weal or wo, by those 1. Cold Water from Long Pond—Free. into his berth, and informed me that by his moving in the higher or fashionable circles. reckoning, we were 990 miles from the Navi- When drunkenness, licentiousness and infi- 2. This is the drink which nature to us brings, And sends it gushing from ten thousand springe, gators, and we had better shape our course find patrons and advocates among the To slake our thirst, our parching lips to cool. for Tahiti, and that we should make another delity Refresh our spirits and rejoice the soul reduction in our allowance offood. I agreed honored and influential, then their pernicious to the latter, but as my reckoning placed me influence will be most disastrous among those 3. 0 be thy drink the cooling water clear, circling year. in 11 deg. 21 m. south latitude, and 166 deg. accustomed to look up to others for example. Through all the seasons ofthe 4. Here a cup of water take, 56 m. west longitude, I would not alter our The reverse is equally true. When temNeither head nor heart will ache ; course. We had not seen an island or vesWhen you reach your home at night, virtue and are perance, religion practiced sel of any kind, and we were now worn down Head and heart will both be bright. with want and many with despair. All the and advocated by those moving in the higher children suffered very much except the in- walks of life, an influence will be shed The demand for water was great, and from fant. Mrs. T, was exceeding weak, but in around, falling like the gentle dew upon 4$ A. M. to 4P. M., the tents were thronggood spirits. She was very wonderfully sup- the young and tender grass." How solemn ed—at this hour some of them failed in their ported both in mind and body. supply, whileothers held on till past 6 o'clock. On the 7th of December—-3 days after my and responsible the duty of those whom The quantity used was about three thousand sailing master's advice to me—at daylight in wealth, learning, talents, office, birth, or It is estimated that over thirty gallons. the morning, the man from the masthead any circumstance has rendered influential called out land ho! on the lee bow. You among their fellow men. The Rev. Theo- thousand persons partook of this delightful may depend it was a heart-cheering sound dore Parker of Boston, may have uttered beverage. The water was pure, sparkling, a to us. The land proved to be the eastern and much gratification was evinced by all heterodox great many sentiments, but the Islands. the afterIn the Navigator part of who tried it. and is not one of them. Wei following certainly noon, we got some provision on board, the next day arrived at the island of Upolu. commend it to the serious consideration ofj Mr. Pritchard came on board and received our readers:— "I HAVE BROKEN SABBATHS ENOUGH:"— us with his usual kindness. Arrangements Those who have been our readers for years "There is scarcely anything in nature were soon made for us all to go on shore, are well acquainted with our sentiments past, and our kind friends, Mr. and Mrs. Bucha- more astonishing to a reflecting mind, than the the influence of one man's and feelupon subject of Sabbath whaling. It is thought nan, soon had their house full of skeletons. My eldest daughter was very kindly invited ing over another, and on thousands of his fel- not our object now to assert them anew, only by the lady of the American Consul, under lows. There are few voices in the world, but so far as they find expression in the followwhose care she soon recovered her strength. many echoes, and so the history ofthe world is ing lines, copied from a letterlately received When we arrived at the Navigators, an chiefly the rise and progress ofthe thoughts and from the master of an American whale ship. a men. Let a man's outfeelings great of few epidemic, called by the Samoans farmi, was takes no whales on the Sabbath, raging all over the inland. Europeans and ward position be what it may—that of a slave "The natives alike suffered. There was perhaps or a king, or an apparent idler in a busy nor looks for any. 1 have broken Sabbaths scarcely a healthy person on the island.— metropolis—if he have more wisdom, love enough. The Lord help me that I break no Both my family and the crew, from their de- and religion, than any of his fellow mortals, more." Are there not others ready to unite bilitated condition, soon caught the disease. their mind, heart, and soul, are put in motheir and will, they cannot in this noble sentiment and adopt this truly Mrs. T. and the younger children suffered tion, even against stand where stood they christian principle ? Could owners, masters before, they though but while the natives were severely; dying all around us, we all recovered through the close their eyes ever so stiffly." and officers be persuaded to adopt this princare and kindness of our truly christian But we are in danger of omitting to menciple, most honestly do we believe it would friends. tion the point we had in mind when we sat promote good discipline on ship-board, make I got men to work and refitted the vessel, and on the 16th day of January, we bid adieu down to write, which was, to express our the ship's company far happier, by no means to our friends, and re-embarked. About 2 gratification in view of the happy change protract the voyages, and above all, benefit o'clock in the afternoon, sailed once more now taking place in the mode of celebrating in a high degree the moral and religious chaAir the Sandwich Islands. On the 12th of public, literary and national festivals in the racter of all concerned. March we sighted Hawaii, and on the 16th United States. The inauguration of Mr. were safely anchored in Honolulu. Everett—late minister to am, dear England—as Presi- Naval—U. S. Frigate Constitution, Captain Percival, sir, yours truly, I W. H. Tisbet. dent of Harvard University, took place with- arrived at Boston Sept. 27, completing her cruise round the world, via Rio, Cochin, China, Sandwith Islands, out the aid of Champaigne and Cognac. Mazatlan. Valparaiso, and Rio. From ihe last port *he Honor. —It is a shame for a man to desire is a new leaf—a bright page in the his- convoyed 6 merchant vessel*. The Conditution w*s abhonor because of his noble progenitors, and This not to deserve it by his own virtue.— St. tory of that venerable institution of the Pil- sent from tbe United State* from 2«th May, 1544, to 27th Long enough have revelry and dc- Sept., 1816-! yean and 4 mostLs grims " — �THE |C7» NOTICE TO SEAMEN. «CH sick. The Ilsunibsl has as tender the schooner Sarah Lavinia, the same vessel on board which Babe, the pirate, committed For the inlormstion of stranger seamen, visiting thedeeds for which he has recently been tried in ihe United the Port of Honolulu, the Seamen* Chaplain would Stales—murder, piracy, Jcc. Donations. FOR THE FRIEND. Navigator of Alexander .arc lay, i 5 00 Japt. Smith, Metacom, DIED. At U. S. hospital, Honolulu, April 4, Mr. Amon 8 Tuber, rarpettier of the Am. whale ship William Tell. He haa been gradually failing with consumption for xever.it months. The iihip arrived the day of hia death,and he died a few hours after being landed. In Honolulu, April 4, Maria, wife of Mr. John Wheeler. In Honolulu, April 7, Mr. John Olandthorp, a German, blacksmith. He left Europe on board the whalenhip Bremen, of Bremen, and had left her for the fiustnv, of Bremen, from which ship he was discharged in this port last autumn. PASSENGERS. Id the Eng. ship Athol—Mrs. Coffin captain's lady, and two children. In the How. bark Don Quixote for China—Theodore Shilln- ber, Esq. In (he Huw. ichr Queen Kalainit, for Tahiti and Valparaiso— J. U. Marpillcro, Esq. In Uremcn ship Cl*MMTt*t|—Mr. Lewi* Anlhon and lady nnd Mr. HofTmfrc. MARINE INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF HONOLULU. - ARRIVED. March 19.—Eng ship Athol, Coffin, St. John, 19 months, 750 sperm. March 27—Drein whale ship Han*n, Ilusiii!*, Bremen, 10 months, 80 whale. Am whale ship Nile, Case, Now York, 17 months, 160 sperm 1200 whale 30.—Brem whale ship Alexander Barclay, .50 sperm. April 4.—Am whale ship Win. Tell, Glover, Sag Harbor, G months. 200 sperm and 250 whale. Reports having spoken Nov. 28th, lat 16 40 8, lon 36 12 W. barque President, flicks, HO sperm; Jan. I, lat 52 30 8, lon 57 46 W, John & Edward, Christian, 1000 bbls oil, bound home; 2d, Int 53 18 8, lon 58 46 W, George,Caspar, Havre, 2200 bbls; 9th, lat 56 37 S, lon 69 31 W., Richmond, Swift, 3400 bbls; Feb. 7, lat 34 30 8. lon 84 20 W, Golconda, Mowlam,, 41 mouths, 1800 sperm; March 7th,lat 327 8, lon 116 09 YV, Robin Hood Pendleton, 1100 whale, 200 sperm; 27th, lat 10 14 N, lon 1.37 16 W, Canada, 700 whale and 450 sperm, Including four whales they had alongside; -Bth, lat 1143 N, lon 139 22 W, Ab Barker,'loso whale, 450 sperm, bound to Maul; April 2, lat 20 M N, lon 154 26 W, Bingham, Schofleld, 500 whale, bound to Maui. s.—Brem whale ship Clementine, Htnhagn, Bremen, 5 mos. ' (Mean. 7.— \m whale ship Gen. Scott. Sialare, New London, 21 months, 900 whale, 180 sperm (out side). B.—Fr whale ship Nil, Neve, Havre, 7 mouths, 40 sperm, 530 whale. April 10.—Eng. brig Texian, Allen, 128 d» from Liverpool, to Htarkey, Jauion A Co. 14.—H. B. Co.'s brig Mary Dare, Cooper, 157 ds from London, to Pelly A Allen. In the Okfino—Benjamin \V. M*>rgan, 4Hot), Abraham Barker, Vesper, Bingham, William Tiiomprion, Roscoe and Catharlue. . 63 FRIEND. 3 A I L E I) Marcn 27.—Haw. schr Queen KaUma, Solhaumc, fur Tahiti. 28.—Hawaiian bark Don Quixote.Lindsrv, China. 29-—Magnolia, Simmons, to cruise. 30.—Chilianbrig Argo, Jurnvftch, China. April I.—Am ship California, Fisher, New Bedford,to cruise. Am ship Ontario, Green, Sag Harbor, to cruise. Brem ship Hansa, Musing, Bremen to Cruise. 3.—Br. brig Laura Ann, Thomas, for China. April 3.—Brigantlne Laura Ann, Thomas, China. 6.—Eng. whale ship Athol, Coffin, St. Jon, N. 8.. to cruise. 7.—Am. whale ship Sarah Parker, Russell to cruise. Am whale ship Elizabeth Starbuck, Parker, to cruise. B.—Am whale ship Samuel Robinson, Turner, to cruise. Am whale ship Metacom, Smith, to cruise. Brem whale ship Alexander Barclay, Fish, to cruise. 9.—Am whale ship Gen. Scott. Sistare, to cruise. Am whale ship BrocJtline, Jeffries, to cruise. 10.—Am whale ship Romulus, Montgomery, to crime Am whale ship Nile, Cue, Greenpon, to cruise. give the following notice*, via : Religious services every Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock, and Sabbath evening at 7 1-2 o'clock, at the Bethel. On every Thursday evening a religious ARRIVED. Marcli 27 —Fr whale ship Nil, .Neve. Havre, 7 months, 40 meeting is held in the Vestry Room, under the sperm, 53(t whnlc. for Prayer, on Am whale ship Braganza, Devol, New Bedford, 6 months, Bethel, and the Seamen* Concert clean. every month, at the third of Monday evening the 29.—Fr whale ship Angelina, LeCrean'er, Havre 9 months, same place. 46 sperm, 506 whale. Am whale ship Alexander, Reynard. New Bedford, 9 months, A weekly temperance meeting of the Oahu Tem200 sperm, 700 whale. April I.—American whale ship Waverly, t'n.well. New Bed- perance Society is held at the Vertry Room, at PORT OF LAHAINA. ford, 7 months, 300 whale. Am whale bark Alice, Woolley, Cold Spring, 7 months, clean. Am whale chip Rowena, Adams,Full River, 7 months, clean. Am whale ship Lancaster, Crowell, New Bedford, 22 mos., 450 sperm, 950 whale, 100 sperm this season. Am whale bark George, Taber, Stonington, 20 months, 36 sperm, 700 whale. 2.—Am whale ship Fabius,Smith, New Bedford, 20 mos., 50 sperm, 400 whale. Am whale ship Emily Morgan. Kwer, New Bedford, 6 mos., 150 sperm, 50 whale. Am. whale ship Win. Thompson, Fills, N. Bedford, clean. Am whale bark SolomonSallus, Fales, Fall River, 19 mos., 150 sperm, 10511 whale. B.—Am whale ship South America, Soule, Providence, 5 months, clean. Am. whale ship Seine,Slocoin, New Bedford, 9 months, 75 sperm, 450 whale. Am whale ship Ab. Barker, Brayton, New Bedford, 18 mos., 150 sperm, 1050 whale, 150 sperm and -150 whale this season. April 4—Am. whale ship Mognet, Wilbur, Warren, 19 moa, 220 sperm, 930 whale. Am. whale ship F.dward, Barker, New Bedford, 20 mos, 200 sperm, 1200 whale. Am. whale ship Condor, Taber, New Bedford, 9 inos, 300 sperm, 1200 whale. Am. whale ship Vesper, Clarke, New London, 7 mos, 300 sperm. Am. whale ship Benjamin Morgan, Bellows, New London, 9 mos, 15 sperm, 1000 whale. Am. whale ship Canada,Reynard, New Bedford, 9 months, 450 sperm, 700 whale. Am. whale ship Bingham, Scnvell, Mystic, 8 mos, 500 whale. Am. whale ship John Welle, no report. Bremen whale ship Patriot, Menslng, Bremen, 18 mos, 120 sperm, 60 whale. Am. whale ship jeanett, Atkins, New Bedford, 20 moa, 350 sperm, 750 whale. Am. whale ship Thames, Bishop, Sag Harbor, 7 moa, 60 sperm, 25(1 whale. Am. whale ship Corles, Swift. New Bedford, 4 1-2 mos. 6.—Am. whale ship Isaac Ilowland, Cory, New Bedford, 22 mos, 50 sperm, 1700 whale, 250 whale season. Am. whale ship Obcd Mitchell, Wing, New Bedford, 17mos, 175 sperm, 1200 whale. B.—Am. whale ship George & Susan, Taber, New Bedford, 17 moa, 10(1 sperm, 1600 whale. 9.—Am. hark Mary Fraser, Smith, New Bedford, 8 months 200 sperm, 50 whale. GEORGE HISIM.I, BUTCHER AND GENERAL MEAT SALESMAN. RISELY begs leave most respectfulOEORGE ly to inform the residents of Honolulu and shipmasters generally, that he has taken the stand which seamen are invited to attend. Should any desire to sign the pledge, they are invited to call at the Chaplain's Study. All seamen are invited to call at the Chaplain* Study, where they can be suppliod, gratuitously, with Bibles and Testament*, (in variou* language*) religious books, hymn book* and tract* ; also, with copies ofthe Friend. The Chaplain has constantly on band back volumes of the Friend, neatly bound, which will be furnished to seamen at a reduced or cost price. ICP The hours between 2 and 4 o'clock, P. M., every day, the Chaplain will be found in hia Study, und most happy to receive visits from his seafaring friend*. Inasmuch a* many call at the Bethel, nipposing that they will there find the Chaplain, please take notice that the Chaplain's Study is adjoining his dwelling house, in the street near the west end of the Catholic Church. Over the Study gate, Seatf. men* Chaplain. INFORMATION WANTED. A person residing in Lorain county, Ohio, thus write* to a gentleman in Honolulu. " I earnestly solicit your assistance in setting some intelligence concerning my brother, John L. Smith. Hi* native place was Washington, N. H., which place he left in 1825, and at Boston shipped on board the whale ship John Jay. We received a letter from him when at Valparaiso, S. A. The captain wa* soon after gent home in irons, and tried for the murder of hi* mate, and report says, many of the sailor* left the ship at Guayaquil, and my brother was one of them. In 1835, put in at Honolulu, and laid that a ship carpenter wa* there, by (he name of John L. Smith, from Boston, and in describing the man, described my brother a* near as possible. He is now 88, ha* a mole on one cheek, and one stiff middle finger." Signed, Your* &c, Hiram Smith. |dp Please forward information to editor of the tf Friend. WAIsDO A CO., _ owned by Mr. French, and lately occupied by DEALER* IN Messrs. Robinson & Co., where he is determined to Ship Chandlery and General Merchandise, sell none but the best of meat, and trust* that by MAUI AND OAHU, cleanliness and strict attention to his business he G. Waldo, 1 may merit a share of public patronage. Hawaiian Islands. E. S. Benson, > G. R. trust* nothing shall be wanting on his part A. Langlois. ) to give satisfaction to those whom he may have the honor to serve. NOTICE. N. B. Ox Tongues and Corned Beef cared in a CO. would inform their friends and k manner. superior the public that they have established themHonolulu, March 15, 1847.—tf selves in business at Oahu in connexion with their house at Maui, and will keep constantly on hand at NOTICE. both place*. Beef, Park, Bread, Flour, Canva*, ROBINSON & CO,, having opened Cordage, and a general assortment of merchandise MEMORANDA. their new Butcher Shop on the new wharf op- usually required by Whaler* touching at these XT A.m. whale ship Hannibal, reported being at Falkland posite the Custom House, respectfully inform their Islands for recruits. Islands, Dec. 24, 1846,5 months out, 600 bbls. of oil. Capt. iriends and former customers, thst they will be able |C7* Money advanced on liberal terms for Bills John W. Brown is still In command of the Hannibal. It will to supply them.with the best BEEF the islands af- of Exchange on the United States, France and the be recollected that last voyage he was left at Honolulu quite ford, at usual prices. a I 6m. mhJTtf England. WALDO JAMES �64 THE FRIEND. , _. E. A H. GRIMES. NEW GOODS. EVERETT A CO., for sale tbe following assortment of MP Cases American, English and French Prints, COMMISSION MEHCHANT3 bales brown do drills, New G oods, at low price*, received by Iste rwfcar 30 80 do Shirting, ) », ,, A. P. Everett, 12 cases indigo blue Drills, 8 do 4-4 do do, *««»«'". Oahu, H. I. arrival* from Boston, suitable for the Islands, OreJames J. Jarve*. or California do 4 gon do, Markets. 6-4 do Sheeting, 6do 4-4 N. B.—Money advanced on favorable terms on and shirtings, stripes, tickings, 6 Tickings, 2 bales Osnaburgs, Bills on the United States and Europe. Myltf satin Jeans, 6do blue Drills, d Eng. prints,long cloths, balzorines, 6 son and coat stub's, &c, &c. C Longcloths, 2do twilled Stripes, C. BREWER A CO., 10 cotton Threads, Ido Tk. red Cotton, linseed oil, spts. turpentine, blk. varnish, silk choppa Hdkfs, 4do fancy ctn. do, (Gruryal erommiflstou fHrrctjante. i powders, sup. carb. soda, cnn. of tartar, 2 Furnilures, 1 bale 3-4 linen Duck, übs, white lead, paint brushes, 1 HONOLULU, OAHU, 8-4 do Damask, I paint, chrome yellow, green paint, CHARLES BREWER,) bleached linen Sheeting, 38 in., 1 an red, Ac, Ac, &c. J. r. B. Marshall, V Hawaiian Islands. jr snuff in bottles, starch, clove*, 3-4 do do Dowlas, 10 dz. striped Shirts, FRANCIS JOHNSON, ) 1 brown cotton 1-2 Hose, 1 pimento, pepper, Cayenne, salnratus, N. B.—Wanted, Government or Whalers' Bills, 10 1 ginger, cigars, shot, Stoughton's elixir, palm leaf Hats, &c, for sale by on the United States or Europe, for which money )<T sauces, fancy soap, o 15 tf C. BREWER & CO. will be advanced on favorable term*. ', double and single block*, mast hoops, I. H. WRIGHT, ig pins, 1 iron pump, coal tar, pitch, Manila cordsge, tarred cordage, & GLAZIER, has lately received E. H. BOARDM AN, and offers for sale, ■pikes, caulking iions, ship's scrapers, Mlattl} aim (fljronomctrr fttatux, lantern*, aignal and other White Lead ; Venetian Red, ■hoe, deck, scrub, dust, cloth, hair, Assorted Green Paints; Whiting; HONOLULU, OAHU, j, bouse, and other brushes, hand brooms, Linseed Oil ; Prussian Blue ; for sale an assortment of JEWELR T, iota, men's thick boots, slippers, Spt's. Turpentine ; Terra dc Sienne, WATCHES, CLOCKS, d-c. ins' shoe*, valices, bridle*, umbrellas, Copal Varnish ; Yellow Ochre, Chronometers repaired and accurate rates given. >r made, for seamen and native wear, Spanish Brown; lamp Black,in kegs and papeis, rilled flannel shirts, plaid shirts, check do, Particular attention paid to fine watch repairing. Chrome Yellow ; Gold and Silver Leaf, ira, frock coats, linen trowsers, &c, Ac. Sextant and Quadrant Glasses silvered and adjusted. Paint, sash and tar Brushes ; Gum copal, tin pails, pint cupa, 2 to 8 qt. pans, Sand Paper, pumice stone, window Glass, oots, Britannia tumblers, &c &c. GEORGE M. MOORS, Putty, ovels, steel do., iron spades, House, Sign, Coach, Ship and Ornamental *,* DEALER IN d brass wireselves, hair do., Hunt's axes, Painting executed with neatness and despatch, General Merchandise A Hawaiian Produce, tf. copper and iron tacks, scissors, chisels, my 23 HILO, HAWAII, 11. I. ig knives, spoke shaves, mortice chisels, and spring braces with bitts, augurs, —Four Journeymen Tailors. Men CORNELIUS HOVER, era, gimlets pit saw*, files, anvils, vices, of steady habits and masters of their busiDIALER IN ht nails, finishing do., hinges, ness. None others need apply. lea trays, log glasses, latches, HENDERSON & CAMPBELL. General Merchandise A Hawaiian Produce. March 15. trace and fluke l pins, gouges, chains, HILO, HAWAII. assorted eat nails, bread trays, LUMBER, Ac. Whale ship* supplied with the best recruits on the razor Ac, Ac strap*, oons, gridirons, feet fir,spruce and hemlock Lumber; most favorable in exchange for Bills or Goods I complete assortment of Statione- -ft ft -«~k M. iJL" 175,000 Shingles; SOOdo Salmon, for adapted to the terms market. Jan. 28.—1y. sale by 15 C. CO. BREWER & (o tf> NEW GOODS. BILLS OF EXCHANGE For HARDWARE. and pork, casks, barrels, shook*, whale Sale at the Polynesian Office. , spades, lances, whale irons, peas, jgIHEATHING Copper, copper Nails, boat do, beans, sad irons, arrow root, crosscut and pit saws, (9 cut do, window Weights, iron Rivits, steel coffee, vinegar, dried apples, whale lines,bedsteads, pointed crow Bars, round, square and flat Iron, work tables, chairs, sarsaparilla syrup, rice, soap, sheet Lead, sad Irons, iron Ware, &c, &c, for C. BREWER & CO. sale by 1 hand cart, syrup, molasses, sugar, &c, &c. o 15 tf The above for sale by A Semi monthly E. A H. GRIMES. jy 21 Devoted to Temperance, Seamen, Marine FOR SALE. and General Intelligence. NOTICE. and light Canvas, do do Duck, seine fMIHE undersigned have entered into a Co-partPUBLISHED AND EDITED BT hemp Cordage, assorted Blocks, ships Twine, ■ nership at thia place, under the firm of R. VI- Spars, &c, SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN. &c. DA A YON PFISTER, for the purpose of carrying Also—lso bbls American Beef, for sale by TERM.S. on the Bhip Chandlery and Commission BusiC. BREWER & CO. One copy per annum, o 16 tf $2,*r« mii, at the store on the beach, next to that occu--...... Two copies, 4 ( 00 pied by Mr. Peter Convey. Three PAINTS AND OILS. 8,00 F. RODRIGUEZ DE VIDA, 7,00 linseed Oil, spirits Turpentine, yellow Five E. H. YON PFISTER. 10,00 Ochre, chrome Green, black Paint, white Ten Honolulu, Feb. 24. 1847. f27 tf Lead, Litharge, &c, &c, for sale by C. BREWER & CO. o 15 tf ADVERTISEMENTS. R. VIDA A YON PFISTER, One square, 2 insertions, $1,50 and 60 cents for evmniT'ILL keep constantly on hand a general asNEW GOODS. ery additional insertion. One half square ot less, Ww sortment of Ship Chandlery, Provisions, Ac, Flannels, do Broadcloths, do white Mus2 insertions, $1,00 and 25 cents for every addiusually required for whale ahips touching at this', crimson do and Damask, lace .(9 lins, cambric, tional insertion. For yearly advertising, please port for recruits; and will supply them at the lowlinen mixed; white and and Hoisery, merinos; apply to the Publisher. est market prices for cash or Bills of Exchange on green cotton and silk, Shirts; stripe kid twilled Gloves; f 27tf the United States, England and France. Subscription* and donations for the Friend receivgingham Cravats; linen cambric Handkerchiefs, for ed st tbe Study of the Sesmen's Chaplain, or by the C. CO. „[£ & BREWER by SUGAR AND MOLASSES. following Agents;—Mr. E. H. Boardman, Honolulu; f 015 Rev. Cochran Forbes, Lahaina; Rev. Titus Coan, and has *TIHE subscriber is constantly making, Hilo; and the American Missionaries throughout the M. on hand, a superior quality of molasses and FOR SALE. Islands. brown sugar, for sale cheap for cash or approved Vols. Chaplain, of tbe Seamen's the study credit. Apply to WM. A. McLANE, or to tbe bound. Friend, neatly and of IV II 111 J. T. GOWER jy CHARLES E. HITCHCOCK, PRINTER. Vol. I of the Hawaiian Cascade. Makawao, Mani, Jan. t, 1846 —ly OFFER I~*'igs " , " " " " " " " " " " " " „ PAINTER HAS ' WANTED. BLANK THE FRIEND: - Journal, HEAVY " "" BOILED * » AT " " " " -------........ -- . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1847) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1847.04.15 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847.04.15 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/0d9bd1ec474ab8656fc7ba7210a83583.pdf b6b900b39a0ea71ce500ca12bc9adb56 PDF Text Text THE FRIEND. [No. VII. HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., APRIL 1, 1847. 49 Vol. V.] are more used to handling the hammer or the yardstick than we are to handling ideas, yet we may find on investigation that we Delivered before the Oahu Temperance Society,i have much in our brains that we were not aware of; much that is BY J. F. B. MARSHALL. capable, by proper culture and development, of being made subservient not only to our own gratification and improvement, but In coming before you this evening as a Lecturer, I am as- also to that of our friends. suming what is to me an entirely novel character —a character With these views, I have thought that our time this evening which neither my judgment or my experience give me any reason 1would not be unprofitably occupied in considering the subject of to hope that I shall succeed in maintaining either with credit to the importance of a correct standard of Public Opinion. myself or advantage to you. Public.opinion, in its influence and effects upon society it an I shall, however, offer no other apology for attempting to com- all powerful principle. Few can resist its mighty influence, or ply wilh your wishes, than an earnest desire for the prosperity of prevent themselves from being carried along by its sweeping car' this Society and the progress of those great principles of tem- tent. Sometimes that current is setting in the seme direction toperance upon which it is founded. There are, I feel confident, wards which our own thoughts and feelings tend, and we willingly many members of this Society who are capable of imparting to us, avail ourselves of its aid, and are borne along on its rolling tideby their lectures, both entertainment and instruction ; but who, At other times we are hurried down its rapid stream, in a direction having never attempted to exert this power, are ignorant that tbey contrary to our wishes and judgment, and in spite of our endeavors possess it, and would therefore in their modesty, gladly follow the;to stem its almost resistless current. No barriers will serve to example set by me as President, were I now to decline the call stay its course. Its stream cannot be dammed up by human with which you have honored me. I therefore feel it my duty to 1means. We may give to its mighty current a different direction, make the attempt to contribute to your entertainment, confidentlif we use proper measures, but we cannot check its progress, or that whether I succeed or fail in the endeavor, my motives will be 1destroy ils power. fully understood and appreciated by you. What then is this mighty engine public opinion ? whose iron In this isolated community we cannot avail ourselves of the 1 sceptre is stretched over every community, and whose commandmeans of intellectual entertainment and improvement afforded by ing voice has for ages made itself heard and obeyed in every sothe lectures of scientific and learned professors- We have here, ciety and by all ranks and conditions ; now making the palaces 0 i no lyceums or literary associations, where we might occasionally the great and the noble ring with its echoes, causing the monarch spend an evening with gratification and instruction. We must en- who had bent thousands to his will, to tremble and obey the stern deavor therefore, in order to keep pace in some degree with the behests of a mightier power than his, and now summoning the 1 progress of the age, to supply this want by such means as are peasant from his fields with an authority whose mandates he dares within our reach. The chief of these means are books, and we 1 not disobey. cannot 100 highly appreciate the blessing which we enjoy in having; What are the materials which compose this powerful element in within our reach this means of self-improvement and intellectual society ? How are its migllty operations conducted f What is enjoyment. In the words of Charming, " God be thanked forI our share in producing it, and what are our individual rfories and books. They are the voices of the distant and the dead, and responsibilities in regard (o it ? I propose to glance at these- temake us heirs of the spiritual life of past ages. Books are theI pics, more in the hope of drawing your attention to them, so*far ! true Jevellers. They give to all who will faithfully use them, the as they relate to the state of public opinion in this community, and society, the spiritual presence of the best and greatest of our race. thus leading each one of o» to consider what his own duties are in No matter how poor I am—no matter though the prosperous of regard to it, than with tbe expectation of being able clearly to my own time will not enter my obscure dwelling. If the sacred point out those duties myself. writers will" enter and take up their abode under my roof, if Milton Public opinion then, h the general voice of a community in rewill cross my threshhold to sing to me of Paradise and Shakspeare, gard to the subjects which agitate or interest it. The popular to open to me the worlds of imagination and the workings of the sentiment of the mass; the standard by which the majority of human heart, and Franklin to enrich me with bis practical wisdom, men measure their own acts and govern their own conduct, withI shall not pine for want of intellectual companionship, and I may out looking further for any deeper motive or principle. It follows become a cultivated man though excluded from what is called the in the track of civilization, knowledge and refinement, sometimes best society in the place where I live." But besides the aid re- indeed afar off, and at others, almost keeping pace with their proceived from books, we can do much by our mutual exertions, to gress, but never overtaking or outstripping them. Sometimes contribute to each other's gratification. We are not all of us able public opinion in regard to any particular subject seems but anothto obtain books here, and it is still more difficult for us to get books er term for popular keeping the minds of men enslaved prejudice, of the right sort. Many of us too, after a day of toil, find it bard for years in regard to it ; while again it seems to be the voice of to confine our attention to a book, and get drowsy and listless; that stirs within ns," as it displays itself in some " the Divinity though this is a difficulty that may be almost always overcome by moral revolution, which as it were in a moment scatters an error perseverance. We can, however, at such meetings as these, do that has been cherished for centuries. The progress of public something towards entertaining and instructing each other by our opinion is always opward. It may move with a slow pace, or it debates and lectures, however bumble our efforts ; and though may seem to stand still for centuries, but when ft does tike an most of us are more familiar with the contents of our tool-chute that step is always onward, and in the right direction. Like revoor invoices than we are with the contents of our brains, though we lutions, it never goes backward. History amply proves this. ADDRESS ' '' >>'' > '' - '' • ' ' �50 THE FRIEND. to any great subject,: gerous but absolutely pernicious. That its effects upon the sysfrom the earliest ages down to the present time, has been pro- tem when used habitually, however moderately, were highly ingressive, and towards perfection. It may cherish prejudices and jurious, and only evil continually. Toial abstinence was found to vital errors long after reason or science has declared ihem lo be be not only practicable for the moderate drinker, but also for the such, but when it does take a step in regard to them, it is always habitually intemperate ; and indeed the only sure remedy that towards the truth. Take for instance, the subject of intemper- could be devised for slaying the progress of intemperance, and ance, and look at the changes of public opinion in regard to it. Irescuing millions from 'ruin. Public opinion responded to these Those changes have been more marked during the [last century Iappeals to reason and humanity, and the cause of temperance has because the subject had not been considered of importance enough since steadily progressed, saving and redeeming multitudes who to occupy the public mind, until within a comparatively short pe- Iwere fast destroying themselves, and bringing to their abodes hapriod. Every one had witnessed the evils which intemperance was piness and prosperity in the place of wretchedness and ruin. This causing around him, but it was looked upon as an evil for which has been the progress of public opinion in this matter, and were there was no remedy ; as a private matter, with which the public we to trace out its course in regard to other important subjects, mind had nothing to do. People would as soon have thought of'j we should find that on all of them, its changes have been always trying to put a stop to egting, on account of the excesses of for the better. the glutton, as of endeavoring to prevent habits of drinking, Public opinion then has a most important bearing and influence on account of the practices of the drunkard. The public upon society. It forms its tone ; its views are in general the laws mind had never been given to the subject. The use of intox- by which society is governed. The majority of men are willing icating liquors as a beverage, was universally supposed to be, if'to govern their actions by its requirements. So long as we connot a necessary, at least a harmless practice and an innocent en- duct ourselves in aoy community in such a manner that the popujoyment of which a man would be foolish indeed to deprive him- lar sentiment of that community is not shocked or opposed, so self, or wish to deprive his neighbor, simply because a few silly long as public opinion looks on our course approvingly we are too fellows indulged in the practice to excess, and injured or ruined apt to remain satisfied, and to look no further or deeper for our themselves by so doing. The moderate drinker as he returned principles of action. We are but 100 willing to do as other people from the ale or club house where he had been having a few hours do. We do not wish to be any better or wiser than our neighof quiet enjoyment, and had perhaps taken as much as he could bors, and if our course of conduct is satisfactory to them, why carry off comfortably, would pass by the miserable inebriate in should we look farther. This is too often the reasoning of the the gutter, and wonder that a man should so degrade himself below mass. How many there are in every community who are only the brute. While he, in his turn too, as years passed on, might restrained in their habits and indulgences by the voice of public be perhaps found in the same gutter, and be moralized over in like opinion—who are moral and honest men only so far as public manner by others, who were unconscious that they too, were fast opinion in the society in which they move, places restraints on following his footsteps. The drunkard's wife, while suffering dishonesty and immorality. How many there are who are only from the absence or neglect of him who had vowed to cherish her, restrained from plunging into intemperate and dissipated habits, would quiet her crying babe with the soothing draught of sweeten- because the public opinion of the community in which they live ed gin and water, while at the same moment perhaps she would* at discountenances dissipation and intemperance. Men whom no last force on him the bitter conviction that resolutions were of noi sense of honor, no motives ofreligion, no remonstrances of conavail, and without further struggle, he would resign himself to his; science could affect, are yet brought under the mighty influence ot fate- Public opinion looked on the miserable victim with pity or public opinion, and made to conform in their habits and actions to contempt, but while it loudly deplored or condemned the end, il its salutary laws. It is true, (hat we are all of us but too apt to had openly sanctioned the means. Public opinion had stood ask ourselves when we are meditating any action, what will others quietly by, and seen the combustibles collected and the torch ap- think of us, rather than what shall we think of ourselves. What plied, and had looked on approvingly ; but when the wide spread says the voice of public opinion, rather than what says the still conflagration had scattered ruin around, when the stately edificei small voice of conscience. Even with good and pious men this is had been reduced to a heap of ashes, then was its voice loud ini sometimes the case from neglecting to examine for themselves into condsmnalion and regret. But when the evils of intemperance the nature of views and opinions which have long had the sanction became too prominent to remain longer unnoticed, when the pros- of public sentiment. They adopt them without inquiring further perity end happiness of whole communities was threatened, andI than to know that such views have been held by other good men, the seeds of wretchedness and ruin, sown broad cast over the land I and they do not doubt their propriety. Look at the history of the by its evil influences, were springing up in every direction, threat- christian church, and you will find that the most cruel and unreening destruction to the fruits of industry and enterprise, laying; lenting persecutions have been fomented and encouraged by men waste the finest genius and depriving the talented and intellectualI who were evidently sincere in their attachment to what they con|of the rich endowments with which God had blessed them, theni sidered the cause of Christ ; whose motives were good and who public opinion began to awake to the magnitude of the evil, andI thought that in aiding to root out heresies from the land, in looking the results are daily becoming apparent. Good men in all com- on with approbation at the tortures inflicted upon the victims of munities, who had the well being of their fellow men at heart, be- their zeal and fanaticism, and in piling the faggots round the stake gan to take hold of the subject ; to measure the extent of the evil, of the martyr, they were really doing God service. History is full and to cast about for a remedy. They found that they had for•of such insiances, where the grossest cruelties have been inflicted ages been endeavoring to heal a wound by outward applications,i with the sanction of men whose sincerity in what they supposed to while the iborn which occasioned it was still left in the flesh, with- ibe the cause of christian truth cannot be doubted, and who, were out any effort being made to extract it. Physicians gave their at- they living in this enlightened age, would look back with shuddertention to the subject ; and ihey ascertained by careful and tho- ing horror on the atrocities which had been committed in the name rough investigation, that the use of intoxicating liquors so far from;ijof religion. These things, thank God, are at an end. An enbeing necessary, or even an innocent practice, was not only dan- lightened public opinion no longer permits such a manifest perver- Every change of public opinion in regard ' ' : ' > ■ • Seepage** ofFriend. ■ �THE FRIEND. 51 of the precepts of that religion whose founder submit led to an i communities which we have left. We have voluntarily exiled ignominious death at the hands of his enemies, rather than to usei ourselves from home and country, and those homes andacountries force to propagate his divine doctrines. But even now, we seei the most enlightened and refined on earth, and have for time cut religious zeal, or rather sectarian prejudice, inducing men, who ini ourselves off from many aids to virtue and to moraland intellectual other respects are really good and sincere christians, to inflict on improvement, and planted ourselves here, surrounded by ignorance their fellow men, simply on account of conscientious differences in and vice. Some of us have done this to benefit ourselves either their religious opinions, moral persecutions and proscriptions, in body or estate ; and some, actuated by higher impulses, have which may be as hard to bear, and as cruel in reality, as the more done it in the hope of benefiting others. But most of us hope at bloody persecutions ofolden times. Even in this enlightened age isome future day io return to our native homes, and settle among we may see men whose lives and conduct are irreproachable, who; our kindred and friends ; and we hope too to return with the same endeavor to be sincere and humble followers of Christ, and to!■! feelings of attachment to home, to ihe customs and institutions of govern their conduct by his precepts, who take the Bible as their]lour native lands, and the socieiw of those friends to whom we are guide, and conscientiously endeavor to obey its dictates, shul out}limited by ties of kindred or affection that we entertained when we trom all religious sympathy and communication with professing| left them. This we all anticipate, and I trust that we may not be christians in the community in which their lot may be cast, only j disappointed. But in order that we may accomplish this desirable because they cannot conscientiously subscribe lo all the articles of' result, we must guard well our actions and conduct while here. a creed which is of man's invention, and liable like all his works,,i We must be constantly on the watch lest we gradually lose those to errors and imperfections. Good men, who are themselves sin-j views and feelings wilh which we left home, and acquire almost cere and pious followers of the Saviour, are yet so under the in-jI unconsciously habits and ideas here, which will unfit us for enjoyrluence of long cherished opinions and the popular prejudices of ing the society of our friends and the customs and institutions of their sects as to exclude their fellow man from the church, fromi our native land. We must be on our guard against allowing ourof public opinion airy participation in the christian privileges which they enjoy, andI selves to conform in our conduct to the standard at here, of their common Lord and even ias exists where it is lower than home. But we ought it from a seat at the communion table to deny him the name of a christian, —forgetting the command ofr rather to endeavor to elevate that standard to the same height that Christ himself, " Judge not lest ye be judged,"—and this, not:it maintains in our native country. We must do this, not only because his life is not that of a christian, but simply because his !for our own individual safety and happiness, but also for the sake conscience will not allow him to consider a creed framed by man, ofthe whole community. And we must not only endeavor to do to be of equal or greater authority than the inspired Word of God. this, but also to keep pace with the progress of the age, or-when Thus discouraging him in his efforts to walk in the straight and we return home, we shall find ourselves far behind it. But how narrow road, by denying him the kind words and sympathies of hisi little has this been done. How very far are we now, in this comfellow christians, and making that road still narrower and more dif- munity, behind the age in the standard of character and morals ficult to him, instead of extending to him that charity and love which has been maintained here. Public opinion in the foreign which the Saviour expressly commands us all to exhibit to our commnnity here, has to be sure, advanced wilh rapid strides Withneighbors. This species of persecution, 1 repeat, is too commoniin a few years past ; but it is still far below what it should be. even at the present day, and among good men ; and when thei Far below that of the society in which we were brought up. A lapse of time shall have scattered the errors and prejudices of this laxity of morals and manners has prevailed here, and still prevails, age, when the cause of truth and true Christianity shall have ad- which we ought no longer to wink at, if we wish to remain unconvanced, bringing the voice of public opinion along with it, chris- taminated and uncorrupted by its influence, or to return borne with tians of every sect will look back upon the sectarian prejudices the wish or ability to maintain the standing in society which we and exclusiveness which are cherished by christians at the present ioccupied when we left it. We must no longer be satisfied to do day, with very much the same feelings and reflections as those all that public opinion requires of us ; we must not allow its dicwith which we now look on the religious persecutions and horrors tates to usurp the authority of conscience in prescribing to us our of the 16th century. But it is not my purpose to dwell on this irule of conduct, while we live here. If public opinion is faulty topic. 1 have alluded to it, to show the power of public opinion, lor lax in its laws, let us not bring on our own heads the responsiand that under its sanction, good men have committed errors bility of its errors. This great responsibility, however, will be ours, unless we do all in our power, both by precept and example, which equally good men have afterwards loudly condemned. If such be the power and influence of public opinion, if to the to elevate its tone. Every man in this community has some influmajority of minds its voice is more attentively listened to, and; ence on the state of public opinion. No matter how little, still it more implicitly obeyed than the voice of reason or conscience, if;is something. Every man has some share in forming public opinsuch is its mighty influence upon society how vitally important is i ion ; and if he does not exert that influence in endeavoring to reit that a correct tone should be given to it. How essential to thei form its errors, to promote and elevate its standard, just in proporwell being of every community, to its progress and improvement tion to the extent of his influence will be the measure of his responin civilization and refinement that a high and correct standard ofsibility ; and he cannot escape from that responsibility so long as public opinion should be maintained. If it is the governing prin- he neglects or is insensible to his duties in this respect. ciple of the majority, how important is it that it should be a noble Every man, I repeat, has some influence over the standard pf and lofty principle. And how incumbent is it upon every mem- public opinion. Every member of this society when he signs that ber of society to exert all his influence to give to public opinion a pledge throws the weight of his influence into the scale of public healthy and proper tone—a correct standard. And in this com- opinion in favor of the cause of temperance ; and, aside from the munity especially, surrounded as we are by the relics of heathen- good which be does to himself by so doing, he does a good deed ism and barbarism among a people who but a quarter of a century to his fellow man, which will be a constant source of pleasing resince were sunk in savage degradation and ignorance, how great flection to him. The influence of a society like this oa the public are our moral obligations to maintain among ourselves at least, opinion of the community is almost incalculable. Every member those principles of morality, honesty and virtue, which govern the ol it so long as he remains true to his plighted word and honor, Mon ;I I " ■ ; : ' �52 THE FRIEND. even though be may apparently have been in no danger himself, the thought that is in them. It' is better to speak honest error, when be signed the pjedge, can yet go abroad in tbe community than to suppress conscious truth. Smothered error is more danwith the cheering conviction that in this respect at least, he is gerous than that which flames and burns out. But why do I speak doing good, and what reflection affords more real gratification than of danger. I know of but one thing sale in the universe, and that this. It is a thought that will console him in the heaviest troubles is, truth. And I know of but one way to truth for an individual of life, and cheer and comfort him in the hour of death. A society mind, and that is, unfettered thought. And I know of but one like this, even though it should fail to draw within its saving and paih for ihe multitude to truih, and that is thought, freely expresshealthful influence a single inebriate, will yet be the means of pre- ed. Make of truth itself an altar of slavery, and guard it about venting many men from becoming such. I have known men who with a mysterious shrine ; bind thought as a victim upon it ; and came out to these islands sober, steady and industrious, of good let the passions of the prejudiced multitude minister fuel ; and you though not sufficiently fixed principle, and who, had they found a sacrifice on that accursed altar, the hopes ofthe world !" healthy state of public opinion to. sustain them in the character I have already stated that the standard of public opinion among with which they landed, would undoubtedly have continued sober the foreigners on these islands, has advanced within a few years and industrious. But finding themselves surrounded by tempta- with rapid strides. Many who now hear me can bear personal tions to dissipation on every side, and no counteracting influences testimony to the truth of this assertion. Scenes of dissipation and to recall them to virtue and industry, have gradually yielded to licentiousness have been enacted on these shores by foreigners i those temptations, until, before they themselves were aware, the i from civilized and enlightened lands at which humanity and decency habit bad obtained the mastery over them, and they were branded might well blush. Men who were of respectable standing at home, as drunkards. Public opinion then, when it was too late, de- and who, when at home, conformed outwardly at least to the renounced them, and they found themselves despised and shunned quirements of public opinion, here seemed to think themselves abby the very men who had quietly looked on and seen them every solved from all allegiance to laws either of God or man, and rioted day sinking, without making any effort to save them from ruin. in the wanton violation of both. Such was the character of the These men would undoubtedly have been saved, had a so- place and the habits ofbut too many who visited it, that it became ciety like this existed on their arrival, where they could have a proverb that " when men came out to the Sandwich Islands found the friends of the cause and of humanity, united to cheer they left their consciences off Cape Horn." Even as late as nine and encourage them in their endeavors to resist temptation. And years since, when I first contemplated a visit to these islands, I this is as true of the great virtues of morality and honesty, as of was implored.by a lady who had but recently returned from here, temperance. Let public opinion no longer be silent or undecided broken hearted from the disappointment of her brightest hopes, to in regard to these great subjects. Let this safeguard at least be i desist from my purpose. She had come out here with her husthrown round the tempted, and this restraint around the depraved, band, who was engaged in a prosperous and profitable business, that the popular voice of society condemns their course, and frowns i her heart beating high wilh the hope of being a source of comfort sternly on immorality and dishonesty ; and the only way for public to him while engaged in earning an honorable independence in opinion to take this stand is first for those who compose or controlI these seas, and of returning after a few years of pleasant sojourn in it to do it. Let none of us shrink from expressing our consci- this delightful climate, to enjoy again in comfort and affluence the entious, honest convictions on any subject, merely because those i society of her friends. But she was bitterly disappointed. Her convictions are opposed to the views or the habits of the majority, husband had not sufficient firmness of principle to resist the allureor to the popular sentiment of the community. Unless we do-1 ments of what is so falsely called pleasure, and habits of dissipaspeak out those convictions the popular sentiment will never be i tion and gambling had gradually wound their withering folds around changed, but with a firm and free expression of opinions, if those him, and step by step had drawn him on to ruin, uniil at last, his opinions are founded in truth, public opinion will sooner or later substance wasted in riotous living, his business and character gone, adopt them as its own ; for truth is mighty and will prevail. In his heartbroken wife had returned home to die among those tbe words of an eloquent writer,* " Would that the world were! friends, whom but a short time before, she had left with the conchanged we say ; but how is it to be changed ? Would that the i fident hope of returning in comfort and happiness. It was but a evils and vices of society were done away ; but how are they to i few months before she died, that I left home, and she warned me be done away ? Whence is the power to come ? T answer. Onei most feelingly against the dangers of a place which she had had but fearless voice—that of Luther—'broke up the spiritual despotismi too much reason to term sink of ruin." She said that if I " asee of centuries. One fearless voice in England—that of Hampden— were a son, she would rather me in my grave than on my way shook the throne of corruption to its base. Any one human arm, out to this place. To her it had indeed been a sink ofruin. She lifted up in indignant rebuke, is clothed by tbe power of God,i left here universally pitied, esteemed and beloved by the commuwith all-conquering might. The popular mind ever wants leaders. nity for her excellent qualities of mind and heart and her patient The people want that some one should interpret the voice that isI endurance of sufferings that might have bowed to the earth strongin them—should speak the commanding word that marshals the ier frames than hers. But the community had silently permitted hosts of society to the work ofreformand sanctioned a state of public opinion that had offered no restraint I am not now advocating any particular opinions. 1 am only upon those habits of dissipation which had so cruelly blasted her " advocating a manly freedom in the expression of those opinions i hopes. And still there were good men in this community, men which a man does entertain ; and if those opinions are unpopular, who were endowed with noble qualities of heart and mind. But I hold that there is so much the more need of an open and inde- public opinion was suffered to remain at a standard so low, that pendent expression of them. What is ever to correct the faults those persons who made it their measure of duly, were obliged to of society, if nobody lifts his voice against them ; if everybody fall to reach its level. goes on openly doing what everybody privately condemns ; if allI We have, however, much to do yet in elevating tbe standshrink behind the faint hearted apology, that it would be overboldI ard of public opinion, and in encouraging more refined and in them to attempt any reform. Let the ministers at God's altar, i elevated tastes, pursuits and pleasures. Look around us in let the guardians of the press, let all sober and thinking men, speak this village, search out all the means and sources of amusement or • ' >• ' > ; �THE FRIEND. 53 the occupation of our leisure hours, and what is their nature' Are even in this world, and the recollection of our neglected duties they designed to contribute to the gratification of the animal, or will embitter the moment of our departure for another. No matthe intellectual wants of man 1 Alas ! I fear we should find it ter how successful we may be in our struggle for wealth ; ifin acvery difficult to point out many of ihe latter class. On every quiring it, we have used dishonorable means, if we have defrauded hand we may see a bowling alley, a billiard room, or an eating or the ignorant native, or imposed upon the credulity, or taken addrinking house, but in vain do we sirain our eyes in the hope of vantage of the necessity of our own countryman ; if we have finding some evidence that we are as carefully providing means amassed wealth by spreading among these islanders the cup of for the gratification of the nobler part of our nature, the intellectual. ruin, if we have made gold our idol and sacrificed to it, the higher In vain do we look for a public library or lecture room, a museum, attributes of our nature, and our taste for pure pleasures and inor even a newspaper reading room. Not a building or an institu- tellectual enjoyment, or if we have in our pursuit of pleasure and tion of this kind is to be seen. It is true, this is in a great mea- the gratification of our sensual passions forgotten the laws of mosure owing to our position heie, as a small community, thousands rality and the laws of God ; if we have done all these things or of miles from civilized countries, formed of individuals who have any of them; then we shall find that in coming ont to these distant come here in search of health or property, and offering no attrac- shores, leaving friends, home and civilization behind us, in the tions as a residence to the scientific and the learned, whose lec- hope of obtaining the means to purchase happiness, we have not tures or essays might entertain and instruct us. But this is an got what we came for. In commercial language, we have not only excuse that can only be offered in palliation for this apparent want lost our time, but we have made a very losing speculation. We of all external or public aids to intellectual improvement and en- have got wealth it is true, but having got it, we find it is not what tertainment. " These things ought not so to be." If we would we bargained for. We sought it and toiled early and late for it, restrain ourselves or our neighbors from too frequent attendance only that we might with it purchase happiness. This was the only on unworthy, or expensive, or dangerous amusements, if we would reason we wanted it, and now we find that happiness is not to be elevate their tastes and induce them to attend less to the gratifica- Ihad for it. With the whole of our hard earned wealth we cannot tion of the animal passions and pleasures, and more to supplying purchase a single year's happiness. We cannot make this coveted the wants of our intellectual nature, we must place within their investment of our riches, but we are obliged to take instead, a reach the means for gratifying those wants. The Sandwich Islands troubled conscience (which we shall find will not remain off Cape Institute, an institution that reflected great credit on its founders Horn, however much we may wish it,) and perhaps a constitution and members, should be revived and supported. This society enfeebled or broken down wilh our excesses. We turn with feelshould be warmly encouraged by every one who feels an interest ings of envy to the companions of our early days, whom we left in the welfare of his fellow man and in the development of those years ago earning their bread by the sweat of their brow, when noble qualities of heart and intellect with which our Maker has our hearts were as light as theirs, and who are still toiling, but with hearts as light and consciences as clear as ever ; and while conendowed us. Let us then no longer shut our eyes to our duties as intelligent, trasting cur feelings with those which are expressed in every feaaccountable beings, while in this quarter of the globe. Let it not ture ol their cheerful countenances, we are involuntarily led to exbe said of us, that when we come out into these soft climes and claim, " What shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world into these smooth seas we leave our consciences off Cape and lose his own soul;" or to paraphrase the question and apply Horn. If we own no higher motive of action than the require- it to our temporal interests alone, " What doth it profit a man, if ments of public opinion, il that is the power which at home induces he gain the whole world, and in his struggles to gain it, should lose us to act like moral and intelligent beings, let us raise at once the the capacity for enjoying it?" standard of public opinion here to the same commanding height; Let us then, during our residence here, use all our endeavors to and when we have done this, if not before, let us look higher, and purify and elevate the standard of public opinion. Let us thank ask ourselves what our conscience and our God requires of us. God that our lot was not cast here in the times when the temptaLet us remember that we have no more right to stifle the voice of tions to vice were almost irresistible, and the external incentives * conscience here than at home. The dictates of the moral law are and aids to virtue were so feeble and so few. And while we are not to be violated here with impunity any more than at home. Let careful not to let the authority of public opinion usurp that of conus remember that however distant we may be from the restraints science in its influence over our character or conduct, let us do all which our own country or the presence of our friends imposes on in our power to give to its mighty energies a noble and lofty aim ; our actions, however far beyond the reach of its censures or its until the aegis of its powerful protection shall be thrown over the praises we may consider ourselves, we are the same rational, ac- cause of virtue, and vice shall shrink back to its secret haunts countable beings here as there, and however successfully we may under the condemnation of its stern and withering rebuke ; until stifle the voice of conscience, we cannot silence it forever. Let by the wholesome influence ofits salutary laws, the weak and the us not blind our eyes to our best and highest interests. Let us tempted shall be restrained from the paths of dissipation and vice, strive wilh all the powers that God has given us to acquire that and the erring and the fallen be recalled from the ways of destruchonorable independence, for which we have placed ourselves in tion to those of happiness and virtue ; until the cause of truth, these scenes of trial. If we came out here to get riches, let us temperance, morality and religion shall find in an enlightened pubendeavor to do it, but let us do it honorably, or let us not do it at lic opinion, its warmest advocate and most powerful guardian ; all. Wealth honestly and honorably acquired is a great blessing. until by the social institutions which it sustains and encourages, it 1 do not wish to depreciate its value. If a man acquire riches shall teach us that our highest happiness, our purest and most enhonorably he will hardly fail to use those riches honorably and during pleasures are to be found, not in gratifying the desires of usefully. But we must not forget that unless wealth is acquired our iinimal nature—not in indulging those sensual appetites and by honorable means, unless in our exertions to acquire it, we have passions which we share in common with the brutes, but in satisremembered our duties to ourselves and to our fellow men, and fying the wants of our higher, our intellectual nature, and in deconstantly endeavored to promote the cause of truth, religion veloping the hidden resources and exbaustless capacities of the morality, our riches can never afford us any real enjoyment, immortal mind. Xi �54 THE FRIEND. — THE FRIEND, A Sailoa's Gsatituds. Recently, Captain Thomas, Mr. Jasper, President of the Oahu Temperance Soof the English brig Laura Ann, banded us the sum offciely, will deliver the 2d monthly Lecture, to-morrow •3,00 from a Swedish sailor at Marquesas. It appearsi (Friday) evening. The public are respectfully invited. that he kepi in grateful remembrance some set of kindHONOLULU, APRIL I, 1847. ness shown to him while at this port. We are utterly at Donations loss to recall the man, but in acknowledging the dona i ation, FOR CHAPLAINCY we would assure him thst every cent shall be exTemCWporarnlcde'sonvention. 'mm ? H. 'alliot, Ek Mazitlan pended in helping some distressed sailor. For a poor •5 00 By the arrival of the Laura Ann," we have received Swedish sailor at Marquesas lo'send us 13,00 we re- I FOR FRIEND a copy ofthe London Temperance Chronicle, for Sept. 1, i gard as something like a certain poor widow mentioned Commander Hull, U. S. Ship Warren, 10 00 1846. It contains a foil report of tbe Convention. More in Mark 12 42, who threw into the treasury of the Lord Capt. Vnung, Stciglitz. 4 00 than 300 delegates were present. In the reported list, we1 two mites." To have a sailor keep any act ofkindness Sailor ofship Calitornia, as notice SS from the United States, and others from differ- in grateful remembrance, which we may have shown him, Capt. John Paly, s oo ent parts of the world. Aside from the daily sessions of imparls to our heart real happiness and encourages us the delegates, a mass meeting w»i held at Covent Garden more implicitly to trust the declaration of the Preacher, Obituary. Theatre, on Friday evening, August Bth Pit, galleries, recorded in Ecclesiaaies 11: I—"Cast thy bread upon On Inn Christmas day, December 25 1846, in Ihe longitude sad boxes "were crowded to excess." The Morning the waters, for thou shalt oT 143°33' VY. and latitude 44u 32' 0., we lost our third male. find it after many days." Chronicle of the following day, The theaGorhain Thing, oil s whale. Iliaboat waa .love a quarter of a tre was crowded wilb ss large and respectable a mixed We take great pleasure in presenting our renders mile lo windward of the oilier boats, and he waa drownod beaudience as we ever saw in that magnificent saloon, colfore they reached him. Mr. Thing was 26 inn of age, a native wilh s copy of Mr. Marshall's Address. Only let merch- of Hallnwell, Maine, and thia waa hla third voyage st sea. He lected by the moat attractive performance or appearance, ants take correct ground in regard lo the use and sale of theatrical, royal, or political." The United States ap- intoxicating drinks, and very soon would a more healthy waaaamart,active officer, beloved by hla fellow offlcera, and much liked and respected by the crew. Always cheerful and pears to have furnished a majority of the acton" on the public opinion exial in all parts ofthe world. good humored, he did not follow the example of that large clsss occasion. ( Tbe speeches are reported of the Rev. Drs. of officers who seem to think that their manor, aboard ship reBeecher, Patton, and Cox, the Rev. E. N. Kirk, the Rev. We have received several interesting communica- quirea and .auctions the use of profane and abusive language to John Marsh of New York City, Henry Clapp, Esq., of but must necessarily defer them until our next. those under their authority, but he knew how to respect the Lynn, Mass., Professor Caldwell of Dickinson College, tions, "Cruise of the Mary Ann," "Terrapin hunt," "Obitu- feelings of others,and so win ihelr confidence without losing Pennsylvania, and Frederick Douglass. Tbe last speaktheir esteem. He was not only faithful In the discharge of his Friend," tu., Sec., will appear soon. er, Mr. Douglass, appears to have created a sensation" ary" A ilulies,but he waa a msn of sound mora] principles, und every front the circumstance thai only s few yean since he was one who knew him will add of sound mors! practice. He was a slave is one ofthe southern States In the address of Mr. Marshall, published in a member of the tem|terance society, which was formed on It wss anticipated that great good would follow the to-day's paper, through mistake, the following portion of board the Florida ; and on shorehe did not participate in the convention. A great amount of important statistical in- it waa omitted. The first side of our paper was struck licentiousnea. which Is unhappily so prevalent among all classes of seamen, and which has proved such a curse to most ofthe formation was obtained, some startling facts mentioned, off before we discovered the error:—" Be offering up, in islands In the Pacific Ocean. the crew of the Florida and great principles discussed. Mr. Beggs, Secretary of her wretchedness, a heartfelt prayer to God, that he would lost friend, whose example In him a waa calculated to elevate and imreclaim her save husband, imitating and her child from the National Temperance Society, stated that "In the prove them, and whose place they will in vain attempt to auptosrs of Bury, it had been ascertained that an average of his example. Even the minister of bis parish, visiting ply. talk ofthe error of his ways, would perhaps pret% 3s. 4d. per head was yearly spent in the purchase of him to Mr. Thing's parents are both living, and sn only sister a few alcoholic drinks ; that it had been computed that 30,000 face and conclude his eloquent appeal to the miserable years younger than himself. The news of his sudden deathhas persons go to bed drunk every Saturday night in Glasgow man, by helping himself from the decanter on the aide- not yet ranched them, and they are ■till ignorant of the sad alone and that in the same city every tenth house was a board, to a glass of the creature comfort. And even if the event, which will strew with cypress the pathway where they public-house. While tbe revenue of the United Kingdom intemperate man did make a solemn resolution thai he had hoped to gather only dowers. A Ins ! how many hearts in our native land are now beating with anxiety for the fate of is fifty-two milrionst, sixty millions are annually spent in would never again drink lo intoxication, society gave him those who are dally expoaed to the perilous chances ofa whaleencouragement. no aid or he If went among his friends, the purchase of intoxicating liquors." man's life. God comfort and walch over them ! The sudden congratulated he would be on perhaps his return to good Tbe time indeed has come for active action ; 30,000 death of s shipmate—of one 100 in the very prime of youth and persona go to bed drunk every Saturday night in Glasgow habits, and urged to take a moderate glass with them "in health and energy, has a peculiar slid solemn effect upon sll a quiet way," being constantly and thus Invited lo treat a who are not utterly thoughtless. Truly no msn knows st aione," wilh population of a little over 300,000. his resolution, experience would"—See p. SO, Ist column. what hour the Son of man Cometh. Happy are ihey who can Oua Califoania Readers.—lntelligence occasionno ft Ills summons with an unshruklng heart and an approving ally received, encourages tbe belief that the Friend is not Recently we heard one of the American Mission- conscience. Should not each one of us grave on his heart the an sawslceme visitor among residents, officers snd sea- aries remark, thai at a Sabbath school exercise, one na- beautiful admonition ofthe poet: ''So live that when thy summons comes to join men th the coast of California. One gentleman writes tive child repeated 207 verses from the Bible, another 192 The innumerable caravan, that moves us, voder date ofFeb. It, There is nothing our sailors and a third 170, without prompting. To thai mysterious realm, whereeach shall take His chamber in the silenthalls of '• ah. read wilh the interest they do that paper. Be assured it Thou go not, like the ..uu. > .iur.it night The old proverb, "It is not all gold that shines," is doing an immense amount of good. Il operates silently Scourged to his dungeon, but sustained sod soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave. bat surely, Snd brings about moral results without parade has again been most triumphantly confirmed by the atLike one whowraps the drapery of hla couch sad noise." Such tettitnonisl expressions from good tempts of tbe crews ofthe American whale ships BrookAbout him, and lies down to pleasant dreams." F. Casot. _'._-, seeroes we prize. Not un/requently w» hare more tui- line and Hibernia to obtain gold ore on an island in MarShip Florida, off Honolulu Harbor, March 24, 1847. ttemtial expressions. U. 8. naval officers and seamen guerite Bay, California. Not Sliding whales, they comhave always liberally sustained the Friend. It ia our menced digging and blasting for gold. One of the Brookline's crew reports that they worked between 30 and 40 DIED. uniform custom to forward, packages to the several vessels Reserve, Ohio, March 27. 1646, Mr. cfsrar on the coast. Sometimes to individuals, at othera days. Several ions of supposed gold ore was taken on In Twin.burg, Western aged Elizabeth 75 years, the venerated and beloved Gbsbs, ship board; but ere long, it was satisfactorily ascertained to seamen and marines in general. Should any individual matherWRev. 1. 8. Green. Makswao, Eaat Maul that whatever kind of ore it might be, it was not gold org! Drowned, January 11, 1847, at Cedar Island, on the Coast of ia that quarter desire the paper forwarded regularly to his a was landed on one of our wharfs snd California,Wat. Hxsar Hassei.c, belonging to the crew of the address, he will please make application to the Rev. W. Recently, quantity American whaleship America, of Stonington. Coltor., st Monterey, whom we have requested to act ss is to be employed for the useful purpose ofhousebuilding. We well remember this young man, and sincerely mourn his our aaest. He will also receive and forward donations After the gold fever was over, these ships were very sue- untimely end. We learned the particulars of his desth from easeful in taking oil in the bay. The Hibernia has sailed i8. J. Hudson, who waa with him at ths for support of the Friend, sod so long sa he remains sa lime. Mr. Hudson is j 3d officer of the Magnolia, which vessel wss in company with shore will be ooaataotly aupplied with bound volumes of homeward elephant the America taking oil. the Friend for sals. |> Seamen supplied al one half the Yesterday, March 31, was the 27th anniversary of Killed by a whale. Janusry SB, 1846, Lasses Wilkixsok. of subscription price. the leading of the Am. Missieaarie> on these islands. Auburn, aged 17—at Magdalene Say, Caiiforaie. , " " • : " " " " " ; " — " ' ,' - �THE 55 FRIEND. The by a whale in and the schooner wss bound to thewreck of the Valiant. A man from the ship Catharine was allied Brookline took 1000 bbl. In the Bay. Bar, Men from F.y.l. bo.Uteer.ron bo.r.l.hlp By a setter, under date March 29, from Maui, addressed toS. In the hue, Feb. 25, Norton. New Bedford, became entangled Peck, Esq we learn, upon the report of Captain Devol, af.lhe 1846,was taken down and was never seep more. Hrsgonaa, that Captain Bowers run the ship Galen on shore, at the Falkland Islands, in February, 1846, sold the csreo, and PASSENGERS. took the money, and has gone into the country lv South French priests, In the scar. Msry Ann from TshllL-Two America." Til.bey family. and snd Mrs. mechanics, Mr. two French T, the Annfron. Ll.erpool.-H. Skinner. Esq., of the Arm of H. Skinner et Co. PORT OF LAHAINA. F tPrague... i ; IO- NOTICE TO SEAMEN. For the information of stranper seamen, visiting the Port of Honolulu, the Seamen's Chaplain would give the following nonces, vn Religions services every Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock, and Sabbath evening at T 1-2 o'clock, at the Bethel. On ever* Thursday evening a religious meeting is held in the Vestry Room, under'the Bethel, and the Seamen's Concert for Prayer, on the third Monday evening X>( every month, at the ," t : i-aum MARINE INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED. March 12.—Am whole ship Mercury, Pendleton, Sloninglnn, same place. 9 months, 65 sperm 400 whsle. A weekly temperance meeting of the Oahu TemPORT OF HONOLULU. IS.—Am whale ship Navy, Norton, New Bedford, 18 months, perance Society is held at the Vestry Room, at 25 sperm, 1100 whsle. ARRIVED. Am whaleship Nile, Case,New York, 17 months, 160 sperm which seamen are invited to attend. Should any whale. 12.—Am. thip Elisabeth Starbuck, Parker, Nantucket. IS 1300 16.—Am whale ship Wm Hamilton, Fisher, New Bedford, desire to sign the pledge, they are invited to call at montbt, 400 sperm. 100 sperm, 2700 whsle, 80 sperm this season. 13.—Am. ship Sarah Parker, Russell, Nantucket, 21 months, I81 months, Study. Am whole ship Lowell, Benjamin, New London, 21 months, the Chaplain's 170 whale, 150 sperm. 180 this sesson. 2700, days 54 from whale, Nnvinvited to call at the .Chaplain's All Eng. echooner Mary Ann, Page, Tahiti, seamen are New 18 Bedford, mos., Am whole ship Timoleon, Luscomb, igttort. Study, where they can be supplied, gratuitously, whsle, 250 whole this sesson. 15.—Eng. b.-igantine Laura Aan, Thomat (in. Liverpool, via 70 sperm 650 sperm, 170 Am bark Philip 1.,Case, Breenport, b months, 30 Valparaiso and Marquesas. with Bibles and Testaments, (in various languages) 16.—Am. ship California, Fisher, New Bedford, 7 months, whale. ship Elisabeth Frith, Bishop. Sag Harbor, 15 religious books, hymn books and tracts ; also, with whale 17.—Am sperm, 50» whale. 400 80 sperm 50 whole this season. 17.—Am. ship Romulus, Montgomery, Mystic, 18 mouths, imonths, 80 sperm, 800 whale, II Brem whsle ship Hansu, using. Bremen, 10 mouths, 80 copies of the Friend. The Chaplain has constantly 900 whale, 100 sperm. whsle. 18.—In the oltlng, barks Elizabeth Frith and Bayardneatly bound, 18 Am whale bark Oscar, Green, Sag Harbor, 15 months, on hand back volumes of the Friend, March 20.—Am ship J. E. Donuell, Hussey, 14 in, SSOsperm 500 whole, 300 this sessnn. which will be furnished to seamen at a rtdvctd or „ __. 7«0 while. ! Am whale ship Florida, Cox, New Bedford, 30 mos. 800 sp., 93—Am ship Samuel Robinson, Turner, New Bedford, S m, 1300 whale, 300 whale this season. costprict. 100 barrels. 19 Am whale ship Georgia, Hull, j.N'ew London, 8 mos., 35 Chilianbrig Arao, Jurnvlch, 15 days from San .lose. |Q» The hours between 2 and 4 o'clock, P. M., 650 whsle. 24—Hawaiian bark Don Quixote, Paly, 14 d« fin Monterey. sperm, Ssghsrbor, 18 mos., 30 every day, the Chaplain will be found in his Study, Green, sperm ship 30.—Am whale Ontsrlo. in, 130 Jeffriet,New London, 21 thip Brookliue, Am sperm, 2400 whole, 20 sperm, 200 whale this season. _J„ 2270 whale. 22.—Am whale ship Metacomb, Smith, New Bedford 16 and most happy to receive visits from his seafaring Eng brig Mary Ann, Moore, from Sydney via Tahiti, 25 days. 25—Am ship Ontario, Ureen, Bag Harbor, 200 sp. 30 w t s. mos., 30 sperm, 1670 whole, 200 this sesson friends. Inasmuch as many call at the Bethel, supAm whsle ship Menksr, Norton, New Bedford, 18 mos., 450 SAILED. sperm, 1350 whale, 150 sperm this season. that they will there find the Chaplain, please posing March 20.—French ship Meuse, Le Brec, to cruise. Am whale ship Benjamin Rush. Smith, Warren, 17 mos., 40 take notice that the Chaplain's Study is adjoining March 28.—Hawaiian bark Don tiuiiole. Llndaey, China. sperm, 1000 whale, 280 this season. 29.—Magnolia, Simmons, to cruise. Am whole ship Copls, Tsber, New Bedford, 21 mos., 70 sp. his dwelling house, in the street near the west end 30.—Chilian brig Arg'o, Jurnvllch, China. 1700 wbsle. Am whale ship Treacott, Mallory, Mystic, 18 mos., 50 sperm,i of the Catholic Church. Over the Study gate, SeaMEMORANDA. 1360 whole, 800 this season. tf. Chaplain. Nsval.—The DonQuixote let! at Monterey, March 101b,U. 38.—Am whale ship Cabinet, Bottom, Stnnlngton, 21 mos men's 1450 550 this sesson. whole, 50; Warren, Independence, 60; Savannah, S. 8. Columbus, 84; 24 Am whsle ship Caledonia, Barber, Stoniiigton, 8 mos., NOTICE. 435 whale. 20i and store ships Lexington and Erie, B—the laat said to be 280 sperm, ROBINSON & CO,, having opened stores Am wbsle ship Champion, Merry, Edgmrtowu, 19 mos., 60 Government China, lo remove bound for this plaoe and sperm, 1050. their new Butcher Shop on the new wharf opto California. Am whole ship Catherine, Smith, New London, 18 mos., 100 posite the Custom House, respectfully inform their The U. 8. 8. Congress was expected in a few days from the sperm, 1100 whale, 600 this season. friends and former customers, that they will be able Am whsle ship Tiger—no report. leeward coast. 86 —Am whole ship Charles Drew, Collin, New Bedford, 6 to supply tbem with the beet BEEF the islands afThe U. 8. 8. Cyane, S4, was at San Francisco. mos., 75.sperm. al em. ford, at the usual prices. The U. 8. 8. Pourtamoafh, 24, aad a icheouer were blockading Matatlan. GEORGE RI9ELV, List of Letters remaining in the Office of the The troop-ahlps and other men of war mil arrived. TheErie left Payta Jan. sth, ultimo, arrived at Ban FranUnited States Consulate, at Honolulu, 1st BUTCHER AND GENERAL MEAT SALESMAN. cisco February 14, bringing Capt. Wataon, bearer of dispatchRISELY begs leave most respectfulApril, 1847. es toGen Kearney and Commodore Stockton.—Left N. York ly to inform the residents of Honolulu and 1.ETTER8. M2W by same Not. ISth, Col. R. B. Mason, Ist Dragoons, arrived shipmasters generally, that he has taken the stand conveyance. The dispatches contain powers to organize a civ. Butler, Ctaarlci owned by Mr. French, and lately occupied by Messrs. Robinson & Co., where he is determined to il government. Coffin. John K. ('o<t4.C»r". Jamei H. B. M 8. Coiistanoc, Capt. Sir B. Walker, waa at Matatsell none but the best of meat, and trusts that by Cofjeasall, James B. Cabot, Frank cleanliness Cojgeahall, John II. lan March, loth. attention to his business he Cognshall, Freda. 0. aBj> c patronage. F may merit a Er Tbe Haw hrig Eupkemia, Rottum, sailed from Montt. ■P Capt. John Folfrr, M. O. R. trusts! rey March '.ith. fur Ban Francisco. Same day, for do., Am. f shall be wanting on his part O to give IT to those whom he may have the bark Taaso,Libbey. Gardner, Jarrd M. Gardner, Capt. Wm. B. M honor to serve. Brig Juanita (late Hawaiian) has beee "purchased by Win. Morton, E. H. N. B. Ox Tongues and Corned Beef cured in a Leidesdorff, Esq , tnd tilledfor ColumbiaRiver. N superior manner. Feb. 16th, Am brig Elizabeth tailed frun Monterey for lee- Nell, Capt. G. F. Honolulu, Mareh 1ft, 1847.—tf 8 wtrd. Savaiou, Capt. Chaa. B. Nov. sth, Br brig Mary Dare, Cooper, tailed from the Downs Starbnck, Thomas U —Four Journeymen Tailors. Men for this. L'pbam, Joseph T. of steady habits and masters of their busiNov. 23, Br brig Texian, from Liverpool, fur this ness. None others need apply. English thip Athol, trrlvtd here 19th, tpoke offPeru Am FOR SALE BY C. BREWER dk CO. March IS. HENDERSON fc CAMPBELL. troop thip Thomas Perkins, of Boston, with 300 troops of BTsTga CASES California cakes eaoh, fSoavp, 860 Col, Bteveusons Regiaitnt for California—all well. 186 Tallow, Hides, 11 base LUMBER, ate. Loot. —Pr. whalethip Valiant, Vanirr, of Havre, December 86 cedar Rafters, B pine Beams, aT_ fir, spruce and hemlock Lumber; feet -m M. SOth, near Margtritt Bay, Lower California, 606MM* ok). Part mark* old -g Silver, 11 1-2 JR. 175,000 Shingles; MOdo Salmon, for of crew err here In the J. B. Doanell,Cept. Hitney, who savAlso, an assortment of Boota, Shoes, etc., conC. BREWER fc CO. (e IS tf) ed S«0bMa oil tnd other property trow the wreck. Captain sisting of whalemen's pumps, superior brogane, thin sale by Huaaey reports thtt Capt. Nash, of the America, waa mistaken and thick boots, women's ahoet, men's slipper's BILLS OF EXCHANGE For in hit opinion of the whalers captured in Margarita Bay, as giv- men's pumps ; alto, green and red figured flannel. Sale at the Polynesian Office. en it our k"l. The shipt were lying there ftaarng, at u»utl, ... ., , ' _. , ; 1 , JAMES ' GEORGE aMJ satisraaol - WANTED. ' ' OSP JL V ,—, BLANK —*— �56 THE - FRIEND. , , - E. A H. GRIMES. NEW GOODS. EVERETT A CO., for sals* the following assortment oftaVR je Cases American, English and French Prints, OOMMIBBIOV MERCHANTS Nsw Goods, st low prices, received by late /•*»*%■ 80 bales brown drills, SO do do Shirting, AND DEALERS IN arrivals from Boston, suitable for the Islands, Ore. 12-cases! indigo blue Drills, 8 do 4-4 do do, s.f neral l\lc rt- lia lid i»f 4 "6-4 do Sheeting, 6do 4-4 do dc, gen or California Markets, 8 Tickings, 2 balee Osnabtirgs, Sheetings and shirtings, stripes, tickings, H '■ 6 "" satin Jeans, sdo blue Drills, Am. snd Eng. prints, long cloths, bslzorines, Pafttaloon and cost stuffs, Sic, &c 8 -Longcloths, 2do twilled Stripes, on " N. B.—Money advanced favorable! terms on Boiled linseed oil, spts. turpentiad, blk. varnish, 10 •' cotton Threads, Ido Tk. red Cotton, Bills on the United States and Europe. i Myltf s Seidlitz powders, sup. carb. soda, crm. of tartar, 2 " silk choppa Hdkfs, 4do fancy ctn. do, Bath tubs, wbits read, paint brushes, 1 •' Furnitures, I bale 8-4 linen Duck, C. BREWER A CO., Blsck paint, chrome yellow, green paint, 1 " 8-4 do Damask, 1 " bleached linen Sheeting, 88 in., (Gcury.il (ffommtsflfoii jHrrctjantß, Venetian red, Sic, &c, Sic. Superior snuffin bottles, starch, cloves, S-4 dodo Dowlas, 10 dz. striped Shirts, 1 HONOLULU, OAHTJ, Mace, pimento, pepper, Cayenne, salaßratua, I " " brown cotton 1-2 Hose, CHARL.ES BREWER,! Ground ginger, cigars, shot, Stoughton's elixir, 10 " palm leaf Hats, &<■., for sale by j. r. b. Marshall, Hawaiian Islands. > Assorted sauces, fancy soap. o 16 tf.. C. BREWER & CO. rRAHCIS JOHNSON,) Cooper, double snd single blocks, mast hoops, N. B.—Wanted, Government or Whalers' Bills, Belaying pins, 1 iron pump, coal tar, pitch. I. H. WRIGHT, Rosin, tarred cordage, Manila cordage, ■ & GLAZIER, has lately received| on the United States or Europe, for which money Marlin spikes, caulking irons, ship's scrapers, will be advanced on favorable terms. snd offers for sale, Twine, signal and other lanterns, White Lead ; Venetian Red, shoe, deck, dust, cloth, hair, Horse, scrub, Assorted Green Paints; Whiting; E. H. BOA RDMAN, Shaving,house, snd other brushes, hand brooms, Linseed Oil ; Prussian Blue ; Calf bafts, men's thick boots, slippers, �SEJatcl) aiiU Gljronomjter, Spt's. Turpentine ; Terrs dc Sienne, Childtens' shoes, vslices, bridles, umbrellas, Copal Varnish ; Yellow Ochre, HONOLULU, OjfHU, Superiormade, for seamen and native wear. Spanish Brown; lamp Black,in kegs and papeis, for sale an assortssent of JEWELRY, Blue twilled flannel shirts, plaid shirts, cbsck do, Chrome Yellow ; Gold and Silver Leaf, WATCHES, CLOClffl, d-c. ' Trowsers, frock coats, linen trowsers, Sic., Sic. Paint, sash and tar Brushes ; Gum copal, Nests tin pails, pint cups, 2 to 8 qt. pans, Chronometers repaired and accurate rates given. Sand Paper, pumice stone, window Glass, Sailors' nots, Britannia tumblers, Particular attention paid to fine watch repairing. Putty, &c &c. Iron shovels, steel do., iron spades, Ornamental Sextant and Quadrant Glasses silvered and adjusted. *.• House, Sign, Coach, Shipandand Iron snd brass wire seives, hair do.. Hunt's axes, Painting despatch. executed with neatness Brads, copper snd iron tacks, scissors, chisels, my 28 tf. GEORGE IVT. MOORE ' Drawing knives, spoke shaves, mortice chisels, DEALS J IN Screw snd spring braces with bitts, sugars, WALDO A CO. J Hammers, gimlets pit saws, files, anvils, vices, for sale Provisions, Breed, Flour, cord- General Merchandise A Hawaiian Produce, Wrought na|ls, finishing do, hinges, HILO, HAWAII, 11. I. age, canvass, s'nd a general assortment ofShipI Japan tea trays, log glasses, latches, Recruits and other merchandise usually Chandlery. London pins, gouges, trace and fluke chains, required by whale ships touching at this port for supCORNELIUS HOVER, Rules, assorted cut nails, bread trays, OEALXR IS plies. Iron spoons, gridirons, razor straps, sic, &c General Merchandise A Hawaiian Produce. Storage taken st the customary rates. Also.—A complete assortment of StatiohiBills ol wanted on the Exchange United N. B. HILO, HAWAII. *t. jy 28 States, England, and Prance. Whale ships supplied with the best recruits on tbe March 1846. Lahaina. 21. NEW ffifOODS. most favorable terms in exohange for Bills or Goods and pork, casks, barrels, shook*, whale j"an. 28.—1y. adapted to the market. HARDWARE. hosts, spades, lances, whale irons, peas, beans, lad irons, arrow root, dross cut and pit saws, £JHEATHING Copper, copper Nails, boat do, cut do, window Weights, iron Rivits, steel coflee, vinegar, dried apples, whale lines, bedsteads, work tables, chairs, sarsaparilla syrup, rice, soap, pointed crow Bars, round, square and flat Iron, sheet Lead, sad Irons, iron Ware, &c, &c, for 1 hand cart, syrup, molasses, sugar, &Cj, &c sale by C. BREWER & CO. A Semi-Monthly Journal, The above for sale by tf Devoted to Temperance, Seamen, E. & H. GRIMES. .J. 015 jy 18 Marine „_i 1 and General Intelligence. FOR SALE. OFFER i",; ' PAINTER . - °°"" . . .' ■ main, HAS OFFER 1 ' , - BEEF THE FRIEND: . ' NOTICE. and light CanrflUp do DuckJAp undersigned base entered into a Co-partTwine, hemp Cordagedjjßrted Blocfjß � nership at this place, under the firm of R. VIOA It YON PFISTER, for the purpose of carrying Spars, &.C., &c. TIHE HEAVY on ths Ship Chssslist snd CoJUfissiow Business, sS the store on the ueapMß nto that occu- pied by Mr. Peter Convey. ■""■BJ F,RODin| Honolulu, Feb. Ml BbE VIDA, , R?H. VOrfWxBTER.\ (MMf 24. 1847. ■ JuS; ,. — Bf Also—l6o bbls American Beef, for sale by" C. BREWER & CO. ! PAINTS AND OILS. TROILED linseed Oil, spirits Turpentine, yellow _M_B Ochre, chrome Green, black Paint, white Lead, Litharge, &c, &c, for ssle by o IS tf C. BREWER & CO. o 16 tf. PUBLISHED AND C. DAMON, EDITED SEAMAN'S TERM*. •—»One copy■ per annum, Two copies, Three Five Ten " " " BY CHAPLAIN. ........ ------.. '• "" ,*tW -- , $2,50 4,00 6,00 7,80 H),oo R. VIDA A YON PFISTER, AUVEBTIItMBATS, constantly on hand a general asOne insertions, $1,60 snd 60 cents for ev2 square, of GOODS. NEW sortment Ship Chandlery, Provisions, Ac, ery additional insertion. One half square or less, usually required for whale ships touching at this £4 UPER Flannels, do Broadcloths, do whiteSMus2 insertions, $1,00 and 26 cents for every addipost C»r recruits; snd will supply them st the low- (9 lins, lace cambric, crignaspssDamask, do and tional insertion.. For yearly advertising, plesse est market prices for cash or Bills of Exchsnge on green mertfnsS; Hoisery, whin and mixed; linen and apply to the Publisher. the Pelted Bastes. England sad France. f 27tf kid Gloves; twilled assise Shirts; silk, cotton and gingham Cravats; linen cambric Handkerchiefs, for Subscriptions and donations for the Friend receivSUGAR AND MOLASSES. sals by C. BREWER & CO. ed st the Study of the Seamen's Chaplain, or by the subscriber is constantly making, and hss 016 tf following Agents;— Mr. E.H. Boardman, Honolulu: Rev. Cochran Forbes, Lahaina; Rsv. Titus Coan. on hand, s superior quality of molasses and Hilo; and tbe American Missionaries throughout the FOR SALE. brown sugar, foe sals cheap for cash or approved credit. Apply to WM. A. McLANE, or to tbe study of ths Seamen's Chaplain, Vols. Islands. J.I. GOWER jy 9 II HI snd IV of tbs Friend, neatly bound. Vol. I of the Hawaiian Cascade Makotimo, Man. Jan. 8, 1848.—1y CHARLES E. HITCHCOCK, PRINTER. WILL-keep , THE AT � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1847) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1847.04.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847.04.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/3d2a767b901402bcbf6b982187c00971.pdf 72ae2b7f740d3270911192854593e8cc PDF Text Text THE FRIEND. [No. VI. HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., MARCH 15, 1847. 41 Vol. V.] was in vain. They hud who inquired minutely into every particular no papers to corroborate their statements, ofthe shipwreck, and the subsequent rescue. William answered all his questions with therefore go they must, and go they did. The poor fellows had but little (rouble in much frankness and dignity. The captain, packing their " dunnage," for all they had after expressing himself pleased with the YOTUHNGESAILOR, ANartFact. Fivoeonunde in the world they carried about them. The narrative given by William, thus addressed BY MRS. MARY S. B. DANA, instant they arrived on board, they were him: " I am very destitute of young officers bo content Authoress of" The Parted Family," " South- mustered aft. A variety of questions were of good character, and if you will then asked, and many side glances passed on board here, I will immediately rate you ern and Northern Harp," Sec, eye. between the officers. Captain Waddle was as a midshipman; if not, why, you see the A correspondent writes us, "That story soon informed that he could return to his walls in which you are enclosed; you'll have the supercargo was likewise allowed to do duty either in the tops, afterguard, or of Mrs. Dana's about the sailor is well se- vessel; his liberty, but all the rest were detained. waist." This is encour- They were, in short, impressed for the Brilected. It will do good." William was literally in rags, but for all aging, and must serve as an apology, if any tish service! that he looked the very image of dignity, and is needed, for occupying so much of several This was a hard fate for men who were more than once Captain M'Dougald almost successive numbers of our paper with matter born as free as air, and had imbibed a love quailed before the stern glances of his eye. of liberty from their mothers' breasts. It that the reader might find elsewhere. This was not long before that America had freed Folding his arms upon his breast, he compressed his lips together for a moment, and work of Mrs. D. has not, we presume, be- herself from the shackles of the mother then replied, " Sir, I have been unfeelinglycome as yet extensively circulated. It be- country, and men had not then forgotten, as impressed by you; through the Providence longs to a class of books which will always some seem now to have done, what their li- of God I have been deprived of my proteccost. Boldly, but respectfully, did !tion; now I am your prisoner, you can do find many readers, and perhaps none will berties the brave fellows remonstrate against the de- with me as you please." more eagerly peruse its contents than the cision. The captain of the Apollo, who felt The captain received this rebuke with a tenants ofthe forecastle. It is for them par- convinced that William's tale was a true one, scornful smile. He then called a midshipticularly that we nre desirous of furnishing and that ho was really a native of Charles- man, and ordered him to accompany William stood up manfully in his defence, and below into the cockpit, and take him to his entertaining and useful reading. Read then, ton, told the British officers he was willing to shipmates, an account or hear read " a pledge his life that he was an American. But mess; at the same time giving him strict injunction to treat the new coiner with great yarn" about William and Cudjo being im- it was all in With a sneer of contempt, kindness. They vain. accordingly descci tied to board and of the pressed on preserver shipwrecked the pit, which William an English man-of-war. the friend found indeed a, pit of We omit the narrative of the Apollo's voy- crew was peremptorily ordered into his boat. vice. Blasphemy, intemperance, ant! wickto joy—farewell to hope ! Ah edness ofall sorts age until her arrival on the coast of Spain. no,Farewell reigned there with horrible did not leave them; and that God, hope sway, and William's heart sunk within him [Continued from page 34.] who had protected and preserved them thus Chapter vih. Early in December, the far, was with them still. The British ship when he considered what was before him. One of the mess was the vilest of women, Apollo made the coast of Spain. While was badly manned; sailors were mixed with who could fight and toss down her grog with* running in for Cadiz, they discovered off" the land-lubbers ofall trades, and it was evident the worst of them; and swore and blasphemmouth of the harbor the British fleet. They that the majority of them were not voluned in true Billingsgate style. were drawn up in sailing order, thereby giv- teers, but slaves impressed. " Oh, can it ing themselves the power of examining all be," thought William, that I am now the This was a hopeful initiation for one for vessels arriving at or leaving the port. In a slave of a king?" Gloomy indeed were his whom a tender and pious mother had labored few moments, one ship was observed to leave reflections; but his religion came to his aid, and prayed ; and these were horrid scenes the line. After a variety of signals thrown and he was enabled to bear the trial wilh pa- for a youth-of eighteen to behold. But William possessed that " anchor to the soul" oi out by the different admirals, she gave chase tience. to the Apollo, which was soon obliged to It was a sad sight to those impressed sea- which we have before spoken; and though heave to. The pursuer proved to be the men to behold, as they now did, tho Apollo, the gales of vice were blowing, and though Edgar seventy-four, commanded by Captain that friendly sail which had received them a rocky shore was stretching away under hi*= John M'Dougald. when threatened with destruction, steering lee, that anchor held him fast, so that he Repeated communications now took place offfor Cadiz, the port to which she was des- made no shipwreck of his faith. Oh that all between the ship and the brig, and soon the tined. There they might speedily have found sailors possessed such an anchor, more preship hoisted out her launch. She brought a a vessel to convey them home, and now their cious than gold ! lieutenant, who sprang lightly up the Apol- hearts sank within them as they thought of We will now give a brief description of rh«lo's side, and no sooner did he tread her their fate. But sailors do not dwell upon ship's officers. The captain was an Irishdeck, than all hands were ordered to muster their misfortunes, and each man soon went man, from the middle class of society, who aft. A slight examination ensued, when to his duty, inwardly resolving that he would had fought bis way to distinction by his galthose who had belonged to the shipwrecked take the first opportunity of escaping from a lant conduct when lieutenant of a flag ship schooner were ordered to get their "duds" service to which he had been so unjustly on the Flemish coast. As a recompense for ready, and repair instantly on board his ma- forced. his bravery, King George had clapped a jesty's ship, and report themselves under the As soon as the ship had set sail, William brace of epaulettes on his shoulders, i.• surveillance of a British reefer. They re- was summoned aft by Captain M'Dougald, was a good officer, and was very kind to hi« The Seamen's Friend. monslratcd, but it .. " �42 THE FRIEJVD. men, but would indulge, after dinner, in a mock, and as he had turned in with all his. jccnt, and William soon had the mortification rags standing, his toilet was soon completed.' land misery of seeing the representative of glass too much. The first lieutenant likewise indulged too By the light hanging in the cockpit, he at-j his beloved country make his woy out of the freely in the pleasures of tho cup, but was tempted to make his way up the ladder. dockyard much quicker than he hud enter- Before he had ascended far, he was met; ed it. every inch a sailor. He also was an IrishAffliction sometimes elevates nnd prepares man. The second lieutenant, likewise a son by a midshipman, whom he soon recognized of Erin, was neither more nor less than a sot. as one of his amiable messmates, and of him us for great things. Hope had been strong The third lieutenant, an Englishman, was a ho inquired what was the cause of tho con- in William's breast from the moment when good seaman, and was polite and atlentiveto fusion on deck. "Nothing," he answered, he had cast his eyes upon his Charleston his duties; but he too loved a cheerful glass. carelessly, "but a few wretches launched! friend; in fact, he felt nearly certain that he The fourth lieutenant was a native of Ben- overboard, and many others scorched with would be discharged, and in imagination he was already at home, with his arms around gal, and was tho captain's nephew. Without lightning !" the use of pipe-clay, his face was very much Chapter ix. During the remainder ofj his mother's neck, and kissing away the the color of well tanned leather. He was that awful night, all hands were busy at pre-' tears of joy from his sisters' cheeks. When neither sailor nor soldier, but acted only as venters, shrouds, and crane-lines, and it was lie found that the application had been una walking trumpet. At night, like a booby, not long before daylight appeared. A signal successful, for a few moments the internal his head was always under his wing; but he was then made to the admiral, Sir Jams struggle was terribly severe. " God has was the roost sober of all the officers. As Curtis, who was on board the (-iueen Char- forsaken me," he thought, " and left me to for the midshipmen and surgeon's mates, all, lotte ninety-six, stating damages, Btc; and my unhappy fate, and I care not whether I with two exceptions, were intolerable drunk- answering signals wero soon discovered, or- live or die." ards. Indeed, on gala days, it was not un- dering them to make sail for Gibraltar, to But God will not forsake his children when common to see every soul (with the excep- repair. Every rag of canvass that could be lliey are in trouble; if ihey will only look to tions above mentioned,) officers, men and set was then spread to the breeze, and the him, they will find that he chooses the time women, entirely and helplessly drunk; and noxt morning they anchored in Rosa Bay, of trouble to give them the i idlest proofs of his love. William did look to his heavenly this, too, when thoy were at anchor off Ca- under the Rock of Gibraltar. diz, in sight of a superior Spanish force, from As soon as the mainmast could be strippcJ, Father; his lips moved in prayer, though no which they were only protected by want of it was taken out, carried on shore, and con- sound was heard; and he prayed for patience. demned; for the lightning had burned it so He remembered the friendly advice of Solocourage in the latter. the mon : "My son, despise not thou the chasNo means were left untried by William's much as to render it useless. Near messmates to entice him to a participation in shore where they landed, covered by a mole, tening of Ihe Lord, neither he weary of his their wicked practices. Allurements ofevery lay nearly all the prizes of Lord Nelson, as correction ; for whom the Lord loveth he kind were offered; they coaxed, they teased, well as some of his disabled ships. After a corrccteth, even as a father the son in whom they threatened him; but his " anchor" still few days William was sent on shore to assist he delighteth." And while he inwardly decontinued "sure and slcadfast." He kept at the dockyard, and there he had an oppor- termined that lie would leave no means unconstantly in mind these words of the wise tunity of viewing the French ships that had tried to effect his escape from a service which man: " My son, if sinners entice theo, con- been battered by the British, as well as sev- he despised, he also resolved to do nothing sent thou not;" and when they called him eral British ships which were in no better rashly, and to bear with patient dignity what "a fool," and "a puny-hearted ninny," situation. They were literully riddled, and he could not help. And furthermore, he he never returned " railing for railing," but many ofthe mouths ofthe guns entirely shot prayed that God would give him strength to act well his part, in whatever situation he bore all their taunts with a mixture of dig- away. frigate might be placed, and thus to honor his Chrisnity and meekness. Ho had always found One morning there was a British that the Bible gave him good advice, and il cast away in Rosa Bay, in sight ofthe dock- tian profession. No wonder, then, that a was the Bible which now warned him par- yard, and William was ordered with the rest smile of resignation sat upon his features, ticularly against intemperance, and the flat- to repair thither to her assistance. After which astonished all who knew of his disappointment. After the labors ofthe day they tery of " the strange woman, whose feet go much difficulty they saved some ofher sails, to the chambers of death, whose steps and William was again ordered, with a par- returned to the ship, and William saw no ty, to carry them to the dockyard warehouse. more of his Charleston friend or the oonsul. <c hold on hell." Jack Davis and Cudjo were separated from On his way he met and recognized an old 'illinm, but now and then they had an op- Charleston acquaintance. With a joy not A Thought for Seamen. portunity to exchange a word or two, and to be described, he sprang forward, audi BY ELIHU BURRITT, ESQ. of escape! William rejoiced to hear that they also had seized his hand; for the thought sailor, as well as landsman, should Every been enabled, through God's help, to resist was ever uppermost in his mind, and it im-| Nothing is so disasfavor of in peace. could be struck that his old friend him | temptation. Poor old Sam had fallen into mediately national prosperity as and trous to individual The re-! sin more than once; but Jack Davis kept a now identify him as an American. war. Nor does any thing so effectually preWilliam soon as j was mutual. As over and still cognition him, and brotherly watch vent the spread of religion, and produce open oped that the Spirit of God was at work had told his story, his friend promised to use] immorality. his: his utmost exertions to aid in procuring ilhin his heart. Elihu Burritt, Esq., familiarly known as off to the. started immediately and discharge, William, for A purser's bed was prepared has sent us the the the case. consul to " Learned Blacksmith," report hich resembled more a selvagee strap than American which forcibly war, on thoughts following he returned, ac-j place on which to rest his weary limbs ; It was not long before themselves to the consideration of commend Mr. consul, a the companied by to he turnIsnardie.j ut, being accustomed hardships, of peace. We most cheerfully ed in, and said nothing about it. A little They passed William, and, going up to Lord every friend a in the Light Ship : place give them after midnight, all hands were aroused by St. Vincent, who was commanding admiral; The mercantile shipping of the civilized as an American him fleet, the the of a cannon. ot claimed what seemed to be report and world amounts to about 8,000,000 tons, which William listened intently, for he was three citizen. William's breath came thick worth, new and old, $30 per ton, and nets, his veins decks below tbe scene of confusion, which fast, and the blood coursed throughwords en- is clear of interest, insurance, &c. 10 per cent., Some rapidity. anothwonderful In increase moment. with every seemed to 24,000,000 or per annum. The appropriLord St. Vinconsul and er instant, however, he was out of his ham- sued between the Iwn Irict �THE 43 FRIEND. them, preaching abstinence from strong liation to the British Navy, for the current quors, and promoting the establishment and year, is $33,620,200 ! ! Is not this a sober extension of temperance societies. Comfact ? that the annual expense of one nation's navy exceeds the net profit of all the A Better Use.—ln one of the reports pensation is again offered to alt such distillers mercantile shipping owned by the civilized presented to the Board of the City Tract as shall resign their licenses for making world ? Society, a missionary says : " A tract visitor brandy, and entirely relinquish their busiThe war debts of the European nations called upon me to see a room that had been ness. amount to $10,000,000,000. It would re- offered him, lhat he might gather into it a quire the labor of Jour millions of men, at Sunday school, and hoid in it temperance Statistics of Distilleries.—The Alba$150 per annum for each man, to pay the and prayer meetings for the benefit of the ny Knickerbocker says:—lt is estimated that interest of this sum at 6 per cent. To pay colored people in the neighborhood. The the present number of distilleries in the Unithe principal, it would be necessary to levy [owner is a colored man, who for a number of ted States is 10,400; the number of gallons on in-j of at least Ten Dollars every a tax iyears had either kept or let to others this of distilled liquors, distilled annually, is habitant of the globe ! Another fact, ren-| |place for a bar-room, and other purposes 41,502,007, which, if sold at 20 cents per dering this more impressive, may be found in calculated to hurry souls to perdition. About gallon, would produce $8,000,000, 4,000,000 the " scrap of curious information," that no the beginning of .1845, he was induced to of qunrrels, half a million of assaults and heathen nations are in arrears for the butch- sign a temperance pledge ; shortly afterone hundred thousand thefts, eight eries they have perpetrated on the human wards his mind was divinely impressed, as batteries, hundred suicides, and about one hundred race. cash down for all that isi a They pay he believes, with sense ofLis lost condition murders. done for the devil under their hands. Chris-' as a sinner, and of the horrid natuic of the tian nations alone " go on tick" for that kind business he was conducting. He then withof service. out delay closed the concern, resolved that A Mother's Power.—One of the most From March 4th, 1789, to June 30th, the place should no more be appropriated to interesting examples ofthe power of a moth1844, our government expended on the War (he same use, either by himself or any other er's early instructions in ensuring the safety Department, 1663,438,851. The interest of person. When we went there, it had been of her children through life, is recorded in this sum, at 6 per cent., would build Whit- shut up thirteen months, nnd was just as the Sailor's Magazine for April, in the acney's great railroad from the Lakes to the when first closed, with its decanters, glasses count of the recent wreck of the John MinPacific, of2,500 miles in length, at $15,000| and half filled bottles. " Now," said the turn. This was one of the most disastrous per mile; and thus erect a highway for the! man, I will fit up this room and do the ne- shipwrecks that has ever been known upon " commerce and communion of the family ofi cessary repairs, and I wish you then to come our coast. Thirty-eight lives, or more, we nations, which should be reckoned in all! and occupy it, for I want to do all I can to believe, were lost, and that within a fewrods coming time one of the greatest enterprises build up what I have been so long assisting from the shore. One ofthe sailors who was saved, " on being asked how it was that he that ever blessed the race. to destroy."—JV. F. Evangelist. In 1842, there were produced in the Unisucceeded in weathering the chilling waves ted States, 100,000,000 bushels of wheat, Temperance and the freezing wind on that wreck for thirPilots.—There are 70 pilots and 140,000,000 bushels of Indian corn ; hours," replied, "Five years ago, teen service of New York, none are which, atsl per bushel for the former, and| in the pilot when I left my home in the Stote of Maine, total abstinence Theremen. 25 cents for the latter, were worth $135,- eligible except promised I my father and mother three to drunken --500,000. Fifteen per cent, clear of the in- fore vessels are never lost owing 1 would not gamble, that I things :—that The here borrow a English might swear, and that I would not drink terest of the capital invested in lands, im- pilots. not would plements, hired and personal labor, is a li- leaf out of the American's book. The first anything stronger than water. That promise beral estimate of the profit accruing to the thing an English pilot asks for is a glass of I have kept; and while others on that wreck wheat and corn grower. Then the profit of grog ; whilst the New York pilot who board- were chilled through, I was as comfortable this amount of grain would be $20,325,000. ed us a hundred miles from port, was pledged as one could be in so cold a storm, drenched The appropriation to the army and navy, in common with the otlier 69 of the frater- by every returning sea." to drink nothing stronger than tea or during the same year, was $20,150,501. In nity, Let fathers and mothers think of this procoffee, or they would be refused a license. other words, the army and navy ate up the >mise, when they send their sons to sea. We in the United States. whole harvest of wheat nnd corn throughout Rubio's Rambles venture to say that those parents put a Bible the Union ! Will not the hard working also in their son's chest, and entreated him New Use of a Church.—There is a to read it. In ten years, it is stated in the farmers think on this fact? The government, though carrying on cx» temple of the Most High in Rhode Island, Sailor's Magazine, nearly four thousand vestensive armories of its own, has recently once a Congregational church, now turned sels, and six thousand five hundred lives have contracted with a private company in Con- into a brewery. The steeple stands, and on been lost, principally on our coast. And necticut for the supply of 30,000 pistols, at the outside oi' its consecrated walls is written most of these young men ! How great the $6,50 each; or, $195,000 worth of those in large letters " Read's Brewery." Here, responsibility resting upon the mothers of weapons so much in vogue with duelists and says the Temperance Journal, are the down- young sailors ! If they would in every case assassins. The American Bible Society con- ward tendencies of ruin. Let intemperance send their children to sea with the Bible in gratulates itself on receiving, the past year, prevail, and this is the use which will be their hearts, and the habits and example of a $166,652, the aggregate ofall that has been made without compunction, even of conse- temperate household in their lives, with holy given throughout the Union for the dissemi- crated churches, and there Deacon Giles' promises exacted by a mother's Jove, our nation of the Word of Life at home and demons will grow rampant. sailor boys would in most instancies become abroad. So it goes ; Christendom expends sailor Christians. When a mother has purmore in one year on the means and instruState Patronage. —The Swedish govern- sued these efforts at home, she may follow ments of human slaughter, than has been ment, in order to put a stop to the increasing her boy with her prayers upon the ocean, given to the promulgation ofthe Gospel since progress of drunkenness in Norway, has ap- secure that God will answer them, in making Jesus Christ died on the cross ! [L. Ship. pointed a missionary for each of the four the object of her parental anxiety the child Example works more cures than precept. province, of that kingdom, to travel through of heaven's care. Temperance. —' * �44 THE FRIEND. THE FRIEND. SumFoareyigon N and one other book in the Celtic language. f ews. This language is entirely obsolete as a spoMexico. —The American army under Gen ken language, and is now known only as a Taylor has taken possession of Monterey HONOLULU, MARCH 15, 1847. written language to but a few even of Eu- after a severe engagement, in which the "The Learned Blacksmith." ropean scholars and linguists. By the aid of Americans lost, in killed and wounded, 571 For Merry England.—Elihu Burritt, those books he acquired such an accurate nnd the Mexicans 1200. the " learned blacksmith," intends making knowledge ofthe Celtic, that he composed a United States. —News has been received a pedestrian tour over England. He says letter in that language, addressing it to the from New York up to the middle of Novem"About the Ist of June we piopose, under President or Secretary of the Royal Society ber. The most important item of political take steamer or certain conditions, to packet for England. On our arrival we propose to of Antiquities in France. The President of intelligence is, that the whigs have carried take a private hickory staff and travel on, the society replied to his letter, and express- New York State. Governor Whig, Legislike Bunyan's pilgrim, through the country, ed great surprise that an American mechanic lature Whig, and 23 out of 34 members of at the rate of about ten miles a day."—Am, should have been able to compose a letter in Congress Whig. paper. In a late English paper, we read a notice a language so very obsolete, while it was Whale oil, 32 to 33 cents; sperm, $1. of his arrival in London, as one of the dele- with no little difficulty that a member of the Flour in New York $7 per barrel. California.—Com Stockton has sailed for gates to the World's Temperance Conven- society could be found sufficiently acquainted with the Celtic to transthe United States via Panama. Commodore tongue, make a We who would tion. know of no person more enjoy a ramble amid the ancient and lation of the letter. The society honored Shubrick is now commander-in-chief. A venerable relics of by-gone ages, which ren- Mr. B. by publishing his letter in its trans- severe battle was fought between Americans and Californians, at the City of the Angels, der the British Isles so full of interest to the actions and forwarding him a copy. the last few Burritt has on the 7th and Bth of January. It resulted Mr. years During lover of English literature and history. He conducted in restoring peace to the country The war weekly a at published paper, will doubtless find so much to interest his is Worcester, Mass., called the "Christian thought to be at an end. Ex-consul Larnote down" mind and which he will wish to Citizen." has considerable and Lieutenant Bartlntt were restored. displayed He kin that miles a is rather day" ten in his diary an over estimate of his speed. It will be not ability as an editor. Many of his articles It is reported that a territorial government merely the old castle and moss covered abbey have been extensively copied into other pa- will soon be organized. Col. Fremont it that he will examine. He will wander through pers. He is the unflinching advocate of contemplated as governor. The U. S. S. the manufacturing districts, talking with the temperance and peace principles. In anoth- Savannah left San Francisco for home, Feb. day-laborers and listening to the huge blows er column will be found a specimen of his 13, via Monterey and Valparaiso. Trade is of the trip-hammer. Although he has be- reasoning from facts. Most cordially we brisk, but the country very unsettled. The come more or less acquainted with some fifty wish him a pleasant trip to " Old England."' Independence is now the flag-ship of the different languages, yet until very recently With staff in hand he asserts that he shall station. he has daily labored beside the anvil and travel on like Bunyan's Pilgrim. We hope The emigrants have experienced almost forge. It was our privilege in the summer he may not like the Pilgrim fall into the incredible suffering in the mountains. Oregon. —News has been received from of 1841, to become somewhat acquainted Slough of Despond, and get "grievously with this man, whose reputation as a linguist bedaubed with dirt," or find himself in Giant Oregon up to Dec. 10th. We would achas become so extensively spread abroad. Despair's Castle, and there be detained knowledge a file of the " Spectator" up to He was then residing in Worcester, Mass., against his will from " Wednesday morning that date. The Americans were overjoyed working six hours a day at his trade, as itill Saturday night, without one bit of bread at the news of the settlement ofthe boundary blacksmith, and devoting the remainder of or drop of drink or light, or any to ask how line. It gives satisfaction. The people his time to his favorite study of the lan- he did." He will doubtless wander through i were anxiously waiting for official intelliguages. We recollect to have once called Vanity Fair, and may his path lead through gence from Washington. The legislature upon him after, dinner, and found him read- the land of Beulah. When his wanderings had met, but no business of importance was ing a chapter in the Hebrew Bible, while cease, may an account thereof be as inte- transacted on account of the uncertainty of there lay upon his table an Hawaiian Bible resting and find as many readers as that of events, respecting the U. S. government. The Governor's message is published in the Bunyan's Pilgrim. and dictionary. We have now lying before us Mr. Burritt's Spectator of Dec. 10th. It occupies the first In the course of our conversation, he related an incident connected with his studies autograph, which he wrote July 13th, 1841. page. In addition to numerous topics, it refers which was full of interest. As near as we He accompanied it with the latin motto, to that of making and vending ardent spirits. recollect, the facts were as follows:—The "Per ardua ad astra." Truly his own po- He alludes to the fact that some evil-minded managers of the American Antiquarian So- sition among the literary "stars" of the persons have been engaged in the nefariciety having given him free access to their age is a most striking confirmation of the ous business, yet the following is the encourvaluable collection of books, which is now sentiment contained in that motto. He is a aging language of His Excellency : becoming one of the best in the United self made and self educated man. Let this " We have as a community taken a high stand in the causo of temperance; among States, he found among them a dictionary fact encourage others toiling at the anvil. : " " I �THE FRIEND. 45 efforts may be found the abolish- yet due, and are impotent to secure their commumentions referred to. It is insuffering of ardent spirits from our land; and to own debts by the arm of the law. Their ably mean and grossly unkind, to catch a this in a great measure, may be attributed houses are mobbed and stoned, and it has stranger's ears and fill them with foolish and' our peace aod prosperity. No new country become impossible for them to walk in safety slanderous reports about missionaries or any can be pointed out where so much harmony in many parts ofthe city. And the thousands prevailed in its first settlement, as in this. who sympathize with them in their distresses body else. Laws we had none; yet all things went on are deterred by threats of similar injuries We would merely add, that in regard to quietly and prosperously. I have no doubt from becoming their sureties or testifying to the burial of one seaman, the Rev. Mr. if ardent spirits is kept within its proper li- the truth in their behalf. And to crown all, Forbes (acting chaplain) was unable to atmits, we shall continue to prosper. It is said they are threatened with exile. on account of lameness, while the Rev. by some that we have no right to say what a "The number who have been made to tend man shall make, or what he shall not make. suffer in consequence of these persecutions Mr. Baldwin would, had it not been for a Yet we find in all large cities, that certain is probably several hundreds including fami- partial misunderstanding about the hour apmanufactories are forbidden to he carried on lies. And the number who have felt them- pointed, although it would have subjected' within the limits of the city, because they selves obliged to succumb to the demands of him to serious inconvenience inconsequence annoy the inhabitants, and hence are de- the ecclesiastics, to keep their families from of previous engagements. No request was a we to state rejoice clared to be public nuisances, and by law are starving is not few, yet compelled to be removed; and if the city in- that with three or four exceptions, all those made upon other Protestant missionaries in creases and extends to the place where they who had given us evidence of sincere piety, the vicinity. In regard to the burial of the are located, they are removed again. Intox- have shown great firmness of faith, cheer- other seaman, we quote some remarks from icating drink is an enormous public injury fully suffering persecution for Christ's sake. and private wrong; its effects in every way, They are chiefly men of the middle walks of the communication of the Rev. Mr. Baldshape and form, are evil, and therefore life, who were in comfortable business and win :—"The second affair was an outrage should be restrained within proper limits by are of solid and sober character. committed against the dead, by whom I will We believe that they are thus entitled, not law." " say—by any and all who may have See in another column remarks upon the and that they will find all needed aid. And agreed to bury a poor Scotch sailor, without therefore we havo actaally taken upon ournavigation ofthe Columbia River. selves the responsibility of receiving in the calling on any Protestant missionary, when Russia. —The Journal of Debates publish- name of Christ one or two hundred persons five such were within 20 minute's walk of es a letter from St. Petcrsburgh of the 22nd thrown by oppression upon the wide world ult., which states thnt tho Emperor had com- without the right to work for their own sup- the hospital. Nobody supposes that brother manded that all foreign Jews, even those of port, and of providing them for the present Forbes or myself had any thing to do with Poland, who are at present in Russia, should with food and shelter at the charge of the this. They only sent for a Popish priest, quit the Russian territory within three months universal church of Christ, persuaded that and he was out of town. Any thing else you should they even be established and possess this is what all the friends of the rights of landed property in the country. In future conscience would expect and demand at our may wish to hear of these concerns, which no foreign Israelite is to be permitted to re- hands. And we shall not cease this neces- I or brother F. can explain, you shall have." side in Russia without a special permission sary provision for them, till we see from the from the government. Am. paper. F.B. Marshall, Esq., President of want of the supply of funds, that there are J. Turkey. —A most violent religious perse- none who care for the interests of the truth the Oahu Temperance Society, delivered the cution is going forward at Constantinople here." first of a series of monthly lectures before Fernando Po. —The Spanish authorities the Society, on Friday, the 6th instant. We against the Evangelical party in the Armenian Church. We copy the following from have ordered the Baptist missionaries to leave are alone prevented from presenting our a communication signed by all the members the country immediately, assigning as a rea- readers with an abstract of the lecture, by ofthe American Mission in that city : son that the Catholic faith can allow no other the expectation of publishing it entire in our "The Patriarch holds up the terror of sect to exist within its jurisdiction. next number. His subject was the "Imanathema to every one however near of kin portance of a correct public opinion." The to the persecuted who buys from or sells to, Some days since we heard some com- next I*l the series of lectures will be deliveror refuses to join in bringing calamities on these pious men. Calumnies are circulated plaint on the part of captain's and seamen ed by J. R. Jasper, Esq., Vice President of in high places as to the nature of this reli- from Maui, that due respect had not been the Society, on the first Friday evening of gious movement. The moneyed influence shown to the remains of two seamen who had the coming month. of Constantinople, which is chiefly in the hands of the Armenian bankers, is brought died at the hospital. We were determined Father Mathew.—The Cork Examiner to bear with fearful effect, in preventing any to learn the truth ofthe matter and wrote the says Father Mathew still perseveres in his persons high or low, civil officers, merchants, Rev. Mr. Forbes upon the subject. We work, declaring that the few cases of backshopkeepers or householders from relieving have received from him, as well as from the sliders which have come to light may be or sustaining the persecuted. They are clearly traced to the very great temptations driven out of houses owned by themselves or Rev. Mr. Baldwin, a detailed account of the which have been presented by the dealers in held for a term by contract; they are spoiled circumstances. Their communications can strong drink, or by persons who employed of their goods, all but one of their shops in be seen by any one who takes sufficient in- strong drink as the instrument for effecting the city having been forcibly shut, many terest in the subject to call at the chaplain's some nefarious purpose. He still numbers have been iniquitously deprived oftheir trade Did we deem such foolish and ill more than five millions of consistent teetolicenses and four are contemptuously and study. talers. A distinguished writer gravely quesfounded complaints worthy of a moment's tions, whether cruelly confined in a foul prison. They are there are any backsliders, prosecuted for debts never contracted or not serious consideration, we would publish the except such as habitually use tobacco. our earliest — �46 THE FRIEND. , Mouth ofColumbia River. not calmly hear underrated and abused, muchi A Short Name.—The newly born fourth So much has been said prejudicial to the less its advantages denied and its availihility daughter ofthe Queen of Portugal was bnpentrance of our great river—the necessary called in question, and upon this ground wel tizcd on the 22d ult in the chapel of the labor magnified into dangers, and every ac- take issue and pledge oursclf at all limes toi palace at Berlin, by the Cardinalc Patriarche cident that happens in its vicinity taken as stand up for the utility and gloriousness offof Lisbon. The little princess received the proof positive of its difficult and hazardous nature's grand design, in culling through i names of "Antonia Maria Fernanda Michela character, that we are at length compelled stupendous mountains a course for this ti.igli-j Gabrula Rafnebi dc Asis Gonxaga Silverin to say something upon the subject—to tell ty river, that opens us a communication with (Julia Augusta dc Braganza c Bourbon-Sathe truth, to speak it plainly, boldly, and in the valley of the Mississippi, and the entcr-iijonia, Coburg-Gotha." a manner that will silence opposition; and prising marts of the Atlantic sea board. Elements of British' Legislation.—ln more particularly are we induced to this Oregon Spectator, Dec. 10. the British House of Commons there arc two course, by seeing in the marine news of the Admirals, 1 General, 1 Lieutenant General, Polynesian of October 10th, a report by Items from late Papers. 7 Major Generals, 22 Colonels, 32 LieuteCapt. Parsons of tho ship Mariposa, that New Shoal.—The a descrip- nant Colonels, 7 Majors, 67 Captains of the is following "the Mariposa struck several times on tho tion of a shoal fallen in with by the shipi army and navy, 12 Lieutenants and 2 Corbar, in coming out of the Columbia River." lanlhe, of Salem, on the passage from New;onets, making a total of 153 legislators inlemust very bluntly tell Capt. Parsons Zealand lo Manilla, and not laid down in any 1-1 rested in the consumption of gunpowder. it his ship was not in the channel if she This shoal is di-' several times on the bar," or if she chart at the present time struck " Miashnitg chooner. was she must draw an immense quantity of redly in the way of whale ships and other TheS bound to the islands in the Pacific. water, as thero is at any stage of the tide vessels 15,it the Friend ofDec. was slated that In "On the 9th of January, 1845, discoverfathoms of water in the channel. fullfive dangerous shoal near us—in all light a schooner left the Society Islands, Oct. 2d, ed a Two U. S. vessels of war have been wreckwas owned ed at the moulh of the Columbia, and many sails and hauled close on the wind to the S. for Honolulu, via Raiatea. She years ago a ship belonging to tho Hudson's and W., passing over the eastern edge and' by a Mr. Tibbelts, who was coming here within one or two ship's lengths of the slial-' with his family. Several passengers were Bay Company. This is the foundation of lowest part, which appeared to be of sharp the prejudices against tho entrance of this not more than eight or ten feet under on board, and among them some merchant river. It is taken for granted that the en- rocks, water very much discolored, of a Catholic priests. The vessel has been suptrance must be a bad one, and the false- water—the whiteness. The coral branches could posed to be lost, but Capt. Parker, of the milky hood has been spread abroad to the terror ofl seen under the bottom.' Elizabeth Starbuck," reports her having numerous sea captains, and to such an ex-; be very distinctly exceeding, not soundings probably six to "touched at Upolu, one of the Navigator Islthat a whaleman wouldrather be wrecktent The shoal eight appeared to exfathoms. ed outside than venture in. Now we say ands, under most distressing circumstances. that the mouth of the Columbia is as good a tend from S. by E. to N. by W., about half It appears that she came north, into the via means of two chronometers that By mile. river and the mouth as any can boast, envaried but little from the time of leaving cinity of the Sandwich group, as was suptrance as convenient and safe if proper prudence is only exercised in undertaking it. Auckland, a period of 45 days, we placed the posed, and after a fruitless attempt to find long. 145 (leg., 39 niin. east, anil byi The channel may at first appear intricate, shoal in meridian observation, inlat. sdeg.j any of the islands, sailed for the south and a good but it is broad and plain if the necessary north—the 53 nearest land, at the time,, fell in with the Navigator's group. She went mm. means are taken to become acquainted with the Caroline about eighty-five into Apia on the island of Upolu. The being Islands, of it. In proof this, we have but to state the schooner's company was in almost a starving fact, that Captain Crosby of the bark Tou- miles distant."—Salem Regisltr. lon, readily acquainted himselfwith this chancondition. After the vessel was refitted by Prohibition of Horse Racing.—We Mr. Pritchard, the English Consul, with rignel; that upon the strength of this acquaintanceship, he piloted the Mariposa in at night learn from the Newark Advertiser, that n ging, sails, provisions and water, she made and anchored her safely in Baker's Bay— bill passed the Legislature of New Jersey to the second attempt, having secured, as was Toulon, horse the constituracing—by just that as commander of the he went prohibit out ofthe river on his last trip to the islands, tional number of votes—not one to spare.— supposed, the services of an experienced with the wind dead ahead—beating out—mak- Racing for money, or where twenty or more navigator. She left Upolu on or about Jan. ing tack for tack, and in four tacks from the people are assembled, is declared to be an lii 17. Capt. Parker confidently expected to bay was at sea. We would likewise state offence, and all persons concerned, directly have found her in this port. He left there the fact that the Toulon came in this last or indirectly giving notice of it, advertising, the sth of February, making the passage ditime by the lead, without her commander &c, to bo guilty of a misdemeanor, and rect. The schooner must now have been out seeing the land until he had made the cape punishable by $1000, fine or imprisonment more than two months. Serious fears are at the mouth, as there was a heavy fog pre- not exceeding one year. now entertained that she must eventually vailing at the time. have been lost, or else, that she is still Let no one say, much less believe, after islands. Literary Missionary.—Fanny Forester, searching, in vain, for the this, that the Columbia is a bad and dangerThe above mentioned vessel arN. B. TCP ous river to enter; facts, and the master (Miss Chubbuck,) the popular magazine rived this morning; heard no particulars. it is said in a Philadelphia letter to spirit of experience, declare to the contrary. writer, of Commerce, is to be marrid to the Journal Terms of Yearly Advertising in that river assert, our affords safely We may Judson, Rev. and will accompany him the Friend.—One column, $40,00; hall a Mr. a better harbor than most others, and this harbor may be found at the head of Tongue on his missionary labors in India. She will column, $20,00 ; business card, $6,00. her, it is added, the high devotion point. Our great channel of inland com- carry with a former one of the name exhibited, Merchants will find our columns a conveniwhich munication, the magnificent Columbia, which who followed the missionary fortunes of her ent medium for circulating information among year upon year, must become better appre- husband the East in the seafaring community ciated and infinitely more valuable, we can- • — ' ■c — �THE 47 FRIEND. GEORGE RISEIV, MARINEINTELLIGENCE. Great Temperance Celebration.—We extract the following from Elcle of March 6 Thia Tcmperanco festival was held at Hauula,, Koolau, on the 30lh of January last. Great preparations were made on the part ol parents to unite : PORT OF BUTCHER AND GENERAL MEAT SALESMAN. HONOLULU. EOKGE RISELY begs leave most •T ly to inform the residents of Honolulu and G1 shipmasters generally, that he has taken the stand respectful- ARRIVED. March and •ailed ■aine da) owned by Mr. French, and lately occupied by wilh their children and teachers, in this celebration.! 10 IT'IIM'.2.—Fr whale »hi|i<>an»:e. Villi. r». The day was fine, and the guests were Mated in lho I—Fr Kchr ( urrency Laaa, Mm, 1~. day* from Han Fran-' Messrs. Robinson it Co., where he is determined to .-•■Il none but the best of meat, and irusts that by open air; with long tables spread upon the grass, t IH II March il \m whah *>hi|> Magnolia, Htminone, New Hid-: cleanliness and strict attention to his business he with curtain coverings over-head. lurd, "2 ■ i ill-, i'.u sp. mi. fV.n whale, 2. (.perm and 100 bl*. may merit a share of public patronage The number of guests was 1550; of thoso, 470, t-li-;ilian! ml [bta M i-t'ti. were children. B. —Hrem riUf hiiropa, (urn t-l llrvrm n, from Maui, ami, G. R. trusts nothing shall be wanting on his part day. sailed to give satisfaction to those whom he may have the Of tables, thoro were 77; chairs, IST; plates, 277;; 11._next si-Ur flaata 27 tl«vi frOM tape Hi Lucas. honor to serve. bowls, 134; knives, 236; forks, 187; spoons, 186; >T:n rli\ m13.— \m. hrij Craa, I" d t\* iV'iti La I'liiiMiM a. me, Baafaj Barbara. Ii rin tfieg ihr inuil of Hi.: Y. H frigate Indcpi ndiii. «■ ( N. I). Ox Tongues and Corned Beef cured in a tumblers, 264. ! Maul, Haver, ship Carey, exceeded IMwanl from superior manner. The money paid out in preparation In utlliin,'- * »■ wnale Honolulu, March 16, 1847.—tf £500, besides new articlos of dress for parents and imi.l sailed the Will. h \ 11. r. i>. children. B. H. GRIMES. The number of horses assembled on the occasion, March .I.—Am whale iMp Pararliute, Pevul, New Bedford.| 111 t TUIM'. for sale the following assortment of FEU was 256. On the Sabbath preceding the celebration Am wh-ile -Inn BeTfttOga, Smith. New 11. df. rf. to crime. New Goods, at low prices, received by late the word of God was preached in the open air, beFalmouth, to Ami While ship Wm. I'.iin, U iiiipi mix arrivals from Boston, suitable for the Islands, Orecause the crowd of people could not get into the enrtn March 10.—.-Mir Qan. Kearney, (late Ilookaika) for Hen ■gon or California Markets. meeting house. Pranctaca. Sheetings and shirtings, stripes, tickings, Then followed the examination of schools; at. 11 —Cavalier, Merchant, Btenlngti Am. and Eng. prints, long cloths, balzorines, which were present, 509 scholars. Readers of the Miin-ix-.i, Smaller, New Bedford, locraiai Pantaloon and coat nulla, &c, Stc. Babrock, Bag Harbor, m ituim-. Bible, 317. Catholic schools were also examined, Bark Hamilton, w.tiU ittiH km. Ki'MM \ Mir, tv cruise. Boiled linseed oil, spts. turpentine, blk. varnish, present 152 scholars. Bchr Com. Bhnbrtck, (late Vh rtoria) Vim HUeter, Air Ban Seidlitz powders, (up. carb. soda, crm. of tartar. Mr. Emerson, the writer, remarks that there has Franc i-. t*. Bath tub.", white lead, paint brushes, I been an advance in the qualification*: of teachers in; U—Elbe, Nell, Hamburg, to erenan. Boeton, lluxle, Few Havaa, la eruha ■ Black paint, chrome yellow, green paint, Koolau, that tho number of scholars had increased i Bouih MoLane, Currency tot Ban Fraadeco. Lass, Venetian red, &c., &c., &c. sinco August, 103; that the people of Koolau are by | Schr Superior snuff in bottles, starch, cloves, no means destitute of resources, having expended j MF.MOH\M>A. perhaps more than g 1,000 on this celebration. The MoWBI Vermin, t'aj.t. M*M, hUmI lion. N\ w Yorki Mace, pimento, pepper, Cayenne, saloeratus, Ground ginger, cigars, shot, Stuugliton's elixir. September 20th, with naval ■core* Ibr Ban Irani-, o end Ml Assorted sauces, fancy soap, Donations place. Copper, double and single blocks, mast hoops. The Montreal, nlv. rtiaed 10 Nil Nov. sth> f«»r thin place diFOR CHAPLAINCY. Belaying pins, I iron pump, coal tar, pitch, had Kith. rect, not left Not. Ilosin, tarred cordage, Manila cordage, The BrfflUM was (0 Wave New York Nov. l'»th, w.th troop* �Ir. Fisher, Cavalier, $2 00 for ( 'ulifornia. Marlin spikes, caulking irons, ship's scrapers, 4 00 Captain, The huk Wnlton Viu advertised to leave New York New Twine, signal and other lanterns, for California. 15th, FOR FRIEND. Horse, shoe, deck, scrub, dust, cloth, hair, Ariiveil al Ban Frnnctaco Jan. 27th, Am bark Touhm, CroeShaving,house, and other brushes, hand brooms. 9dayfl from Colombia River, with a cargo of 1850bbla.I Mr. Cuff, Averick Henniken, $3 00 by, flour, lumber, fee ; ioM and returned to the River for another Calf boots, men's thick boots, slippers, Sailor, 25 cargo. Childrcns' shoes, valices, bridles, umbrellas, The Haw. hark Hon QaUote, I'aty, hence, arrived at Han Superior made, for seamen and native wear, Francisco in 17 dava. The brlc EHaabetli of Salem,Kinß, arrived at Monterey June Blue twilled flannel shirts, plaid shirts, check do, DIED. 20th, from Ban Prencfaco. Trowaers, frock coats, linen trowncrs, &c., fee. The brig Eupuemla, may br expected here shortly from the At Hilo, Hawaii, Feb. 18, Mrs. MaBY P&aie, wlft of Rev. Nests tin pails, pint cups, 2 to 8 qt. pans, coast. John I>. Paris, uf the American Mlaatoa. Currency Lass, reports ihe arrival of the Sailors' Dots, Britannia tumblers, At the early age of 13 years, Mrs. I.—then Mtai Mary Grant A petawnier in theDn the troope with on New* w coast. Loochoo and Buaan Iron shovels, steel do., iron spudes, —considered herself the subject of renewing grace, and her joy of their arrival came by a meeeenger from Monterey, which arIron and brass wire seives, hair do.. Hunt's axes, and peaaa in balbrrlaf, bar efaadlhataeaa In the lervtcc of Christ rived at Han Prancteco just before the Cwrancj Lm left. Brads, copper and iron tacks, scissors, chisels. and her delight in thesacred Bcrlptnrearemained uninterrupted| Drawing knives, spoke shaves, mortice chisels. PORT OF LAHAINA. till the day of her departure, fferitaeea was long and pain-; Screw and spring braces with bills, augurs, ful—often agonizing—but she bore all with christian fortitude, Hammers, gimlets pit saws, files, anvils, vices, ARRIVKD. and culmly and joyfully watted for the coming ofher Lord.' Wrought nails, finishing do., hinges, whale * hole, Harbor, Fi Nn sMpNaprnne, nary San 2-I.—Am i-1 She haiTiio fear of death—saw DO dark valley," and Ml no 1!' months, Japan tea trays, log glasses, latches, 7UU whale, 60 whale this season. " M cold sullen •trearn." The road w»s open and smooth and all 21.— Am ship Btatlra, Adama, Mew Bedford, !e moatba, lur■ London pins, gouges, trace and fluke chains, Rules, assorted cut nails, bread trays, bright With heavenly radiance. Her faith looked to her living sperm, 10UU whale. Hi) sperm this seas.m. Mystic, 40 sperm.l 2<i. —Am »lon Hellespont, Mauwaring, Rudefiiier and saw him coiniim tn receive her according to his 1400 Iron spoons, gridirons, razor straps, &c, &c. whale, 60 sperm ilmm season. promise—John 14,8. Death had im si inn for bar—Che grave 27.—Am ship Hover, Jeffrey, \< w London, 250 sperm, 1950i Also.—A complete assortment of Stationed hale, this sperm MM season. novictoiy over her. She desired tn depart to be with ChrUt. « rt. jy 28 Itrem thip Europa, Cum, Hitmen, in mouths, 120 sperm,' Her desires are granted ; she rests from her toils, from pain, 330 whale, 5U whale this season. NOTICE. and sin ; she sleeps in Jesus ; sin.: is imt dead, but ilaept tfa, March I.—Am shin Ceres, Adams, New Jledford, ]** months,' undersigned have entered into a Co-part180 sperm. Con wliale, 100 sperm this season. M 'Tis the survivor dies." ship Berah, I'itrrlngton. New York, 6 months, 100 tbls Am nership at this place, under the firm of R. VIOn the afternoon of the 19th, the funeral was attended atl,sperm, ho whale, YON the native church, and n large procession, consisting of the March 3,—Am bark liavard, Ford ham, Greenport, !4 montha, IOA & Ship PFISTER, for the purpose of carrying Chandlery and Commission Busimission families, foreign residents, native achooia, ana tbe M- noo whale, on the habitiinta of Hilo, followed the rein ami* to the grave and jouud 4.—Am ship Magnolia Simmons, New Bedford ness, at the store on the beach, next to that occu- I in the solemn obsequies. H months, 9.—Fr bark Le clean. Masson, Asm, Havre, pied by Mr. Peter Corner. Bleeaad are the dead that die in the Lord." T. C. At *' the IJ. 8. Hospital, Laliaina, Feb. a, ChaBLES Loria, F. RODRIGUEZ DE VIDA, j ggad 22. of ship Columbia, of Sag Harbor. E. H. YON PFISTER. R. VIDA A YON PFISTER, Feb 1. James Hill, of Letih, Scotland, ace.l 22. Honolulu, Feb. 14, 1847. f27 tf keep constantly on hand a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Provisions, &c, PASSENGERS. YON R. VIDA PFISTER, A usually required for whale ships touching at tin* for sale on liberal terms, beef, pork, I*er schooner Currency Lass—Messrs. B. L. Grey, Hays, F. port for recruits; and will supply them at the low0. Blume, Xli Jones, McTavisb, and Bhully. inolaases, cordage, canvas, coffee and sugar, In the Oen. Kearney, for San Francisco—Messrs. 11. Rhodes, jest market prices for cash or. Bills of Exchange on a general assortment of Ship Chandlery. f27 tf |„ C. Oray, P.O. Illume, Q. Ken way and P. It. Shelly. the United States. England and France. 27tf f In the Com. Shubrlck, for San Franclaco—Mr. C. F. Hoben,! Ac. i.rniJER, of Mew York. —Four Jonrnoymcn Tailors. Men liul.c Currency Lass, for San Francisco—Messrs. A. John I of steady habits and masters of their busi- "■ Tg d\ M. feet fir, spruce and hemlock Lumber; stone, Hay, B. Stark and J. Booth. ness. None others need apply. M. JLV 175,000 Shingles; 300do Salmon, for In the Fraucisca from California—Meesrs. H. Grimes, R. T. (o IB tf) March 16. Ridley, P. Brothers, Charles Nelson. C. BREWER & CO. HENDERSON & CAMPBELL. tale by i ; . — ' Or , . > THE 'WILL WANTED. ' ' OFFER * �48 THE FRIEND. EVERETT dt CO. NEW GOODS. EVERETT A CO., for aale the* following assortment of f% WF Cases American, English and French Prints, coxvuvtission merohants Niw Goods, at low prices, received by late WW 30 bales brown drills, SO do do Shirting, AND DEALERS IN arrivals, from Boston, suitable for tbe Islands, Ore12 cases indigo blue Drills, 8 do 4-4 do do, 6-4 do Sheeting, 6do 4-4 do do, General merchandise. 4 gon or California Markets. 6 Tickings, 2 bales Osnaburgs, Dry Good*. 6 satin Jeans, sdo blue Drills, 18 bale* Portsmouth sheetings, sdo New EngHonolulu ob '• 0 Longcloths, 2do twilled Stripes, land do., 4 do stripes do., 5 do Manchester shirtcotton advanced on favorable terms on 10 Threads, Ido Tk. red Cotton, N. B.—Money ticks, 8 do No. I; ings, 5 do Methuen duck, 6 do doprints, Europe. Bills on the United States and Myltf silk choppa Hdkfs, 4do fancy ctn. di>, 2 1 osnaburgs, 9 cases Merrimac 14 do pure I Furnitures, 1 bale 3-4 linen Duck, 1 Indigo blue sheeting, 1 do blue drills, 1 do Cape Itlt I! .V 8-4 do C. Damask, CO., 1 WE R , Horn stripes, 1 do gambroons. 2 do kremlins, 1 do bleached linen Sheeting, 38 in., 1 fancy cottonades, 1 do long cloths, 4 do strip'd prints, (f:rurv.il (TomnitHHton JHmQauts, do do dz. 1 striped 8-4 10 lawns; Dowlas, Shirts, 4 do blue do., 1 do aboriginal stripe, printed HONOLULU, OAHU, 1 brown cotton 1-2 Hose, muslins, balxorines, mixed pantaloon and coat stufls, CHARLES mii:»tß,l 10 palm leaf Hats, &c, for sale by blue, olive, and gold-mixt tweed, bleached cotton, j. r. b. Marshall, > Hawaiian Islands. o 15 tf C. BREWER & CO. fee &c. FRANCIS JOHNSON,) Groceries. N. B.—Wanted, Government or Whalers' Bills, Cold water crackers, lemon do., butter do., soda I. H. WRIGHT, ' do., dyspepsia do., sugar do., (in tins, $8 each,) & GLAZIER, has lately receivedlon the United States or Europe, for which money !i superior snufl in bottles, currants, Poland starch, and offers for sale, will be advanced on favorable terms. White Lead ; Venetian Red, cloves, mace, pimento, pepper, cayenne, saleratus in small boxes, citron, do cocoa paste, broma, (a Assorted Green Paints; Whiting; E. H. DO A R DM AN, new preparation of chocolate for invalids,) tapioca Linseed Oil ; Prussian Blue ; in small baskets, almonds, figs, ground ginger, ciSpt's. Turpentine ; Terra dc Sienne, ant) <f.jronomctrr JHaurr, JJl.ittl) | gars, shot, ground rice in jugs, split peas in do., Copal Varnish ; Yellow Ochre, 1.1 r, OAHU, HiiVOl.l Stoughton'a elixir, paoli and white wine vinegar, (a Spanish Brown; lamp Black,in kegs and papeis, for sale an assortment of JEWELRY, superior article,) assorted sauces in boxes 1 doz Chrome Yellow ; Gold and Silver Leaf, WATCHES, CLOCKS, $c. each, walnut catsup, mushroon do., fancy soaps, &c. Paint, sash and tar Brushes ; Gum copal, Hardware. Sand Paper, pumice stone, window Glass, Chronometers repaired and accurate rates given. Putty, &c. &c. Particular .attention paid to fine watch repairing. 2 to 10 gal. iron pots; counter scales; iron shov*,* House, Sign, Coach, Ship and Ornamental Sextant and Quadrant Glasses silvered and adjusted. els; steel do; do. edge iron spades; steel edge do; Painting executed with neatness and despatch. iron wire seivea; brass do; Hunt's broad axes; hanML my 23 dled do; house adzes; do coopers'; do broad liatchGEORGE iVI. MOORE. " ets; do shingling hatchets; lathing do; garden hoes; WALDO & CO. DEALER IN rakes; brads; copper and iron tacks; scissors; chisfor sale Provisions, Bread, Flour, cord- General Merchandi.se & Hawaiian Produce, els; drawing knives; spoke shaves; mortice chisels; HILO, HAWAII, 11. I. age, canvass, and a general assortment ofShip garden shears; wrenches; screw braces; spring do; other merchandise usually augurs; hammers; garden trowels; gimlets;pit saws; Chandlery. Recruits andtouching at this port for supCORNELIUS HOVER, files; anvils; vices; wr't nails; finishing do; clout do; required by whale ships DEALER IS hinges; japan tea trays; log glasses; top covers: plies. rates. General Merchandise A. Hawaiian Produce. branding irons', latches; London pins; gouges; rules; Storage taken at the customary wanted on the United Bills ol N. B. Exchange asst'd steel nails; oil stones; top-sail chains; casks HILO, HAWAII. mincing knives; bread trays; iron spoons, gridirons States, England, and France. Whale ships supplied with the best recruits on th 1846. March Lahaina, 21. I razor strops, &c. most favorable terms in exchange for Bills or Goods Glass and Britanuia Ware. HARDWARE. to the market. Jan. 28.—1y. �adapted and house the cask, sizes; 4 ship Tumblers by Nails, boat do, Copper, copper g*HEATHING lemontumblers; cut wines; decanters; lamps; glass cut do, window Weights, iron Rivits, steel ades; colognes, various colors; water bottles; dish- 59 pointed crow Bars, round, square and flat Iron, es; wine coolers; champagne goblets; caroffa; salta; Lead, sad Irons, iron Ware, &c., &c, for castor bottles; extra pressed ware; every description sheet A. semi Monthly sale by C. BREWER & CO. of cut, pressed, and blown glass ware, at exceeding o 15 tf_ Devoted to Temperance, Seamen, Marine low prices. Also,—Hanging solar lamps; stand do; and General Intelligence. hand do, of a great variety"; candlesticks; card basFOR SALE. kets and plates; bronzed lamps ; gilt study do ; PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY and light Canvas, do do Duck, seine counting house do; entry do; astral do; astral and SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN. assorted Blocks, ships Twine, hemp Cordage, i solar wicks; chimnies; shades; girandoles, &c„ &c, Spars, Sic, &c. at low prices. TERMS. Also—l6o bbls American Beef, for sale by Ship Chandlery. o 16 tf C. BREWER & CO. One copy per annum, $2,50 Copper, do bolts, comp. nails, do spikes, double i copies, 'Two 4,00 single blocks, lignumvitee pins, hickory rids, Three 6,00 PAINTS AND OILS. hanks, mast hoops, hand pumps, belaying pins, 1su7,00 linseed Oil, spirits Turpentine, yellow- Five perior power pump and gear, 29 ft long, tar, coal 10,00 Ochre, chrome Green, black Paint, white Ten tarred cordage, Am. manufacture, I..tar, pitch, rosin, for sale by asst'd sizes; shrouding, ratlin, spun yarn, marline, Lead, Litharge, &c, &c, ADVERTISEMENTS, C. BREWER & CO. o io tf house line, deep sea Tines, hand tines, Manila cordage, martin spikes, caulkin irons, ship scrapers, One square, 2 insertions, $1,50 and 50 cents for evNEW GOODS. ery additional insertion. One half square or less, twine, signal and other lanterns, &c. Flannels, do Broadcloths, do white Mus2 insertions, $1,00 and 25 cents for every addiStone Ware and Crockery. and do Damask, crimson tional For cambric, yearly advertising, please insertion. line, lace t to 6 gallon stone filterera, stone butter nans apply to the Publisher. green merinos; Hoisery, while antf mixed; linen and •tone jars, do jug", blue Abbeville ewers and ba- kid silk, cotton and Shirts; stripe twilled Gloves; the Friend receivsins, soap boxes, brush trays, foot baths, slop jars, gingham Cravats; linen cambric Handkerchiefs, for Subscriptions and donations for ed at the Study of the Seamen's Chaplain, or by the bowls, covered chambers, Parisian hand, teas, sale C. CO. & BREWER by states, twiflera, muffins, covered milk and water o 16 tf following Agents;—Mr. E. H. Boardman, Honolulu; Rev. Cochran Forbes, Lahaina; Rev. Titus Coan, jugs, meat and vegetable dishes, London teas, Hilo; and the American Missionaries throughout the soups and bowls. SALE. mFFER " " " " " " " " " " " " , ,' . > ,, j;"7*£tW ! ' ' *"- " PAINTER I J ' HAS OFFER I the'frTendT" - Journal, HEAVY (and . " " " BOILED 1 " " " " ---------------------- -551 FOR Islands. the study of the Seamen's Chaplain, Vols. Ledgers; journals; waste books; cash do; letter of the Friend, neatly bound. and II 111 IV CHARLES E. HITCHCOCK, PRINTER. do, in sheet and Russia; mem. books: blank do; Vol. I of the Hawaiian Cascade. Stationery. French letter paper, etc. AT � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1847) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1847.03.15 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847.03.15 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/cf0ff61254da904f522a1460a5b25f96.pdf 0f14f57267f0c7abd7dcf2aee001a9fb PDF Text Text THE FRIEND. HONOLULU, OAHU, H. 1., MARCH 1, 1847. [No. Y. 3 Vol. V.] The Seamen's Friend. its place, the corpse of the poor boatswain turned thanks to God, they resigned themfollowed out after it. He was one of the selves to his will, and threw themselves down watch below at the time of the accident. All in the bottom of the boat to procure a little SAILOR, THE YOUNG hands were immediately on the alert to secure rest. In a few moments all eyes were closed body, for innumerable sharks were sur- in sleep, save those of him whose duty it was A Narrative Founded on Fact. the rounding the wreck, and waiting for their to watch. Poor fellows! they were indeed BY MRS. MARY S. B. DANA, prey. But in spite of these sea-tigers, the exhausted—nearly dead from bodily fatigue famished crew obtained possession of the and mental anguish. 'Authoreu of The Parted Family," South- corpse, hauled it on the wreck, stripped it, The foremast, sails and rigging were hangern and Northern Harp," Sec, Sfc. and were in the act of cutting pieces from ing heavily on the mainmast, ana it was bendI hope, Mr. Editor, that you are not go- the side to relieve the insupportable pangs of ing very much under the accumulated when the man upon the look-out weight; they therefore determined to cut it ing to leave the crew of the clipper schooner hunger, the joyful, heart-thrilling cry of "Sail away. After only one or two strokes, it gave gave in the midst of that stormy Ocean, struggling Ho!" way with a crash, and the schooner immedifor their lives." No, kind reader, Willinm And now all were in motion to equipthem- ately righted on an even keel. She waa, and Old Cudjo, have by no means ended selves for the chase. With their patent oars however, completely waterlogged, with the and paddles they hoped to evertake the sail, exception of a part of the forecastle. This their wanderings. which seemed not yet to have observed them. was on the seventh day after she had upset. [Confirmed from page 27.] But, before starting, they all, ten in number, The crew were now divided into two gangs, Chapter v. Finding that the vessel did knelt down, and engaged in prayer for the and one was stationed at the main hatchway not sink, though she was now full of water, success of the pursuit. Having left the to obtain water and provisions, the other tat the sufferers were inspired with hope. It wreck, they pulled immediately for the spot the cabin skylight toget stores ofhams, wine, was also a fortunate circumstance that the where they supposed the sail would pass, but porter, or spirits. The first thing discovered masts and sails had gone round to windward, before they could reach the place she had floating in the cabin was a drowned rat. This for by this means the force of the sea was gone by! was immediately seized* by the captain and considerably broken, and they were only At this time they supposed she saw the supercargo, who tore it in half, and devoured sprinkled by the passing spray. As they had wreck, fur she hove to immediately to the it voraciously. The entrails, which had become fatigued from holding on, they com- leeward of it. A smile of hope beamed up- dropped out, fell to William's share, as the menced securing themselves, as well as they on every countenance; and as they redoubled third in rank; and never did he eat the most could, from slipping or rolling off. The their exertions, and pulled before the swell delicate morsel with a sweeter relish. To > wearing round of the vessel at the moment towards her, each one indulged in the most such straits were they reduced! of upsetting was indeed a remarkable inter- pleasing anticipations. But they were doomThe next article obtained was a caae ofgtn. position of Divine Providence, for they must ed to disappointment. When they got within This was handed up by the bottle, ana inhave been immediately washed from their reading distance, to their utter astonishment, stantly each flagon was carried to the lips of frail footing if the waves had dashed over she bore up; and as her stern turned towards all who could succeed in snatching them.— them without any obstruction. The wind them, they read the name of Polly, of Mar- Soon intoxication ensued, and poor William and sea roared dreadfully during all thatlong, blehead. was distressed to see that even Jack and long night, and every heart rejoiced when What a disappointment! Their hearts died Cudjo were stretched at full length upon the they discovered the first gray streak of light within them, and their strength seemed com- deck. He alone remained sober. in the eastern sky. Oh yes, that rising sun pletely gone. For a moment they rested on My readers must remember that in those their oars, apparently slupified with surprise, days there were no was hailed with transports of joy. blessed Temperance SoThey could now look about them, and as- and lost in gloomy thought. But once more cicties to operate as a check upon the poor certain their exact situation. Through all they awoke to their situation. No time was mariner, when he is half mad with sufferthe gloomy night they had not known at to be lost; they must work while life remain- ings that cannot be described. Nobody then what moment the vessel might go down, and ed, and endeavor to regain the wreck, for thought that it was wrong to drink in moderaleave them in those raging waters without a that was now their only resource. They had tion; it was only when intemperance had beplank to support them for a moment. But been rowing before the swell, and, unless the come an intolerable curse that the evil had now, to their great joy, they discovered the wind changed, they had now to head it. The to be cured by cutting it off, root and branch. boat entangled in her gripes. With much oars were relieved, and fresh vigor seemed It is now proved, to the complete satisfaction difficulty they disengaged herfrom the wreck, to nerve their arms, for God was with them of millions of people, that total abstinence and hauled her up on the side: then, after amid all their troubles. from all that can intoxicate is the radiemptying the water from her, and carefully When they left the wreck for the chase, it cal cure for the plague which hasonly so long examining her frame, they launched her to was, by the sun's bearing, about 10 A. M.; ravaged this fair world of ours. Now, with leeward, and soon stowed themselves away and when they returned, it seemed, by the scarcely an exception, a nan would rather in her. One man always remained on the north star pointers, to be no less than 11 P. lie down and die than break a pledge to wreck, to look out for any vessels that might M., so that they were thirteen hours in the which he has solemnly set his name. be passing, and in this tedious, lieart-siken- boat. It was only through the mercy of God Poor William was now most truly to be j ing watch each took his turn. that they were brought back to the right pitied. There waa water in the hatchway— Several days after the disaster occurred, place, for they had no compass, and if the be was perishing with thirst—and there waa j they observed that the foremast had moved wind had shifted in the least, it would have no one to help him to obtain it. The intoxiout of its place, and was immerged in the been impossible to find the wreck. crew wallowed about in the water as water. At the moment when the mast quitted | But they found it at length, and having re- cated the schooner rolled with the swell. This was " " " ' ' . �34 THE a good thing for them, us it helped very much to relieve them from their inebriation. They were well soaked ; though, through God's mercy, the water was not deep enough to drown them; if it had been, few of them, perhaps none, would have arisen from their FRIEND. Pleasant and consoling as these thoughts the unknown dangers of their perilous voywere, they could not linger long to talk about age. This was on the ninth day after the them, for they had other duties to perform. upset. The conversation had taken place as they As they left the wreck, they shaped their stood around the cask of water, and occu- course for the nearest land. There was a pied much less time than it has taken us to moderate wind from the eastward, and they write it. hoisted their sail; and, as the sea was tolerintoxicated sleep. The prospects of the shipwrecked crew ably smooth, they were likewise able to use Chapter VI. In about five hours the had sensibly improved, and hope within each their oars. In this way they made about crew began to recover. As soon as they breast was growing brighter and brighter.— three miles an hour. The day was clear and were in a state to listen to expostulation, They were not now in danger of immediate serene; Heaven appeared to smile upon their William set before their minds the folly and starvation, and had a place on which to rest undertaking, and their arms weae nerved wickedness of the course they had pursued the soles of their feet, though it was under with new vigor. Four of the men were All were ashamed, and hung their heads; water. They now began to collect their obliged to lie down in the bottom of the boat. * but Jack and Cudjo fell upon their knees, provisions, such as hams, pork, beef, porter, After rowing, paddling, and sailing before and with many bitter tears entreated the for- wine, &.C. The bread they found was com- a stiff breeze for two days and two nights, on giveness of their heavenly Father, praying pletely sntunited with salt water, so that it the third morning the sun rose in majesty, that he would give them strength to resist was not fit for use. In the mean time, the but here and there the sky was speckled and overcome temptation in future. And crew had obtained from the forecastle one of with clouds. This gave them a little uneasinow all hands went to work with a hearty their barnels of rum. They had resolved to ness. But on this very morning n sail apgood-will, and soon hoisted up from the hold, quit the wreck and endeavor to gain the shore peared in sight, and, O joy of joys! it stood with parbuckles, a cask of good fresh water. as soon as the boat could be fitted up and directly for them. It is impossible for those It was the first they had tasted for many supplied with provisions, and as William was who have never been thus situated to imagine days; and William, as he drank a long, in- fearful of another scene of intoxication, lie their feelings. Every heart was elated, every vigorating draught of the precious beverage, advised them to pour the ruin over one of the eye brightened, every face wore a beaming poured out from his inmost soul his gratitude barrels of bread. This waa done, and it smile, and every nerve received fresh vigor. to God. "Cold waters to a thirsty soul!" completely washed out the salt taste, but it is Their allowance of water had been very scant, only the topof a coffee-pot full having No wonder the wise man employed such a a question whether it was improved. boat, the extreme of to fit out the and been given to each man twice a day. To in very They to denote now began pleasure. figure And when God, by the mouth of his prophet the first place endeavored to make some pro-i aid in quenching their thirst, they frequently Isaiah, would express the blessings he had in vision for warding off" the spray. She was immersed themselves in salt water, which store for his people, he says, " They shall about fifteen feet in length, four and a half they found of great service; but still their not hunger nor thirst, for lie that hath mercy in width, nntl sixteen inches in depth under strength had been gradually failing. With hearty cheer they now pulled for the on them shall lead them, even by the springs the thwarts. By diving into the cabin, Wilof wnter shall lie guide them!" And the liam had procured his quadrant. After brig, determined, if she refused them admisblessed Saviour says, " He that believeth on ..leaning and drying the glasses, he was en- sion, if they could get hold of her, to force me shall never thirst!" abled, at twelve o'clock on the eighth day, their way on board, nnd compel the master Look here, Jack," said William Griffin, to find out their latitude. From that it ap- to receive them. But no such course was as he pulled his Bible out of his pocket, peared that they had drifted in a northeast necessary. When they hailed the brig, they i look here; now isn't this true? Just read direction about two degrees Irom the place were responded to in the most kind and tenwhat God says'" where they had been upset, making them at der manner. As they neared the vessel, apd Jack attempted to read it aloud, but when this time about four hundred miles from land. the excitement of danger vanished, they he saw what it was, the rising tears complete- Fortunately, they had also found a compass seemed suddenly to have been deprived of all ly choked his utterance, and blinded him so With much perseverance and care it was re- their strength, and almost of life itself. Poor that lie could n.it see at all. So he shook his stored to use, and its correctness proved by William, who had exerted himself most manfully during all their troubles, had to be head, and gave hack the book to William, the north star. When the poor and In the mean time they continued their la- hauled up the vessel's side, for he had not • •ho read these words: needy seek water, and there is none, and bors, making many additions to the little strength enough to climb. When he found B "their tongue faileth for thirst, I, the Lord, boat. They placed stanchions all around, himself so humanely received on board, he will hear them; 1, the God of Israel, will not and upon these a strong tarpaulin was fixed. swooned away, and it was some time before forsake them." The back of the binnacle served for a stern- he could be revived. After a solemn pause, old Sam exclaimed, post. This would only assist in keeping off " Well, I declare! is it possible that's in the the spray, but was a poor defence against a Chatter VII. The vessel proved to bo book too. Why didn't yon tell me that be- heavy sea They now commenced stowing the brig Apollo, of and from New York, fore ? It was written on purpose for us, away provisions, as far as room and safety commanded by Captain Waddle, and bound would permit. These consisted of a five gal- for Cadiz. The captain, like a good Samawasn't it ?" "To be sure he bin write for we," hastily lon keg of water, a few pieces of beef and ritan, provided for the wrnts of those whom he had rescued; but, with great prudence, replied Cudjo, who had repented, and begged pork, a couple of hams, and the saturated would give them at first but a moderate supGod's forgiveness, and now begar. to hold up rum-bread. After a long, farewell drink at the water- ! ply of food. bis head again. " Yes," added Jack Davis; " and if we cask, they all knelt down, and offered up The suit of clothes which ever get to heaven, we are assured we shall their fervent prayers that He who had susWashington thirst no more, for the Lamb that i-i in the tained them thus lar, would still give to the wore when he delived his first Inaugural midst of the throne (that means Jesus Christ) sea his decree, that the waters should not Address, was manufactured in a woollen facshall lead us to living fountains of water; and overwhelm them, nor the floods drown them. tory in the city of Hartford, Connecticut, and God shall wipe away all tears from our eyes With hearts full of gratitude and buoyant the first of the kind ever established in the too. If I ever get there, I shall never have with hope, they then took their places in their country. It was established, it is said, in frail little bark, and committed themselves to 1780. to.weep over my sins, as I often do here. " " " �FRIEND. 35 THE Committee of the Liverpool Sailors' Home, importance of Liverpool, her resources and it is my duty to express to your Royal High- commercial greatness, it will be a matter of ness our grateful acknowledgements andIno little suprise to be told that until within thanks for your kindness and condescension the last few months no active steps had been in consenting to lay the first stone of the taken to provide for the comforts and prebuilding to be erected on this site. Your serve from imposition so large a body of men scaffoldings, or steps, round the site of the Royal Higness is already aware that the great as those who form our mercantile marine. intended Sailors' Home, were crowded by a object of the establishment is to benefit the We now propose to give a brief account highly respectable assemblage, including seamen frequenting our port, to improve of the principal architectural features, and many ladies in elegant attire The galleries their condition and their character, and to the dimensions ol the proposed building.— round the four sides of the site of the build- rescue them from perils of the-shore, often The site selected for the Sailors' Home ia' ings presented a most beautiful and pic- more dangerous than those to which they are bounded on the south by Hanover-street, on turesque appearance. The out.yard semb- exposed at sea. Allow me most respectfully the east by Paradise-street and on the north lance was still more striking. Numerous and most sincerely to congratulate yourIby a passage leading from Canning-place to parties were on the east top of the Custom- Royal Highness for having endeared your- Paradise-street. The main front will face house, provided with all kinds of flag deco- self to the people of this nation, by associat- the Post-office. The extreme length of the rations. The houses and warehouses on the ing your illustrious name with institutionsi building is about 170 feet. The front to the south and east side were fitted up with scaf- formed for religious, scientific, rind philan- Post-office about 95 feet, while that to Parafolds in the lower stories; the window frames thropic purposes, by these means securing; disc-street the land being irregular in shape, being taken out from top to bottom; and the the triumphs of peace and the ble.-sings ofiis 53 feet. The style of architecture is whole facade of each building, as well as Christianity; and for having this day added purely English, being that adopted in the the apparently dangerous and lofty roofs to your well-deserved popularity, by record- reigns of James and Elizabeth, and from its crowded to excess. The parties who had ing yourself as the friend of the British sail- exceedingly light appearance, its numerous first, by ticket, obtained access to the site of or. It now only remains for me to perform windows, and ornnmented pinnacles, it will the Sailors' Home, became considerably ex- the pleasing duty of presenting to your Roy- form a pleasing contrast with the heavy hausted by standing or sitting, in expectation al Highness this trowel, for the purpose of buildings of the vicinity. At each angle of of the coming of the procession, which ar- enabling your Royal Highness to lay the the building there is a square tower, with an rived certainly much beyond the expected first stone of our Liverpool Sailor's Home." extremely neat ogle shaped roof, which is time. The reading of the address was frequently surmounted by a gilt hall and pinnacle, the Within the area of the site, previous to the interrupted by the loud applause of those effect of which is admirable. The elevation arrival of the procession, were Earl Talbot, within hearing. Mr. Aikin read it in a clear, of the towers is considerably greater tban Lord Ingestre and Lady Ingestre, whose loud, and emphatic tone of voice. the rest of the building, being 104 feet in beauty attracted every eye; James Aikin, The Prince then read the following most height. The west front has three curvilinear Esq., the Chairman of the Sailors' Home, gracious reply:—" I return to you my best gables, which are beautifully shaped,, the John Nelson Wood, Esq., Thos. Sands, thanks for this loyal address, which gives a side ones having pinnacles from the rise and Esq., Dr. Raffles, Josias Booker, Esq., and most gratifying account of the state of this at the top, while the centre one is surmountothers. institution and its future prospects. I join ed by a vessel rigged with a spar, with crossOn alighting from the carriage the Prince with you in fervent prayer, that the lealiza- trees, stays, &c, which forms, in an admiwas welcomed by Mr. Aikin, who conducted tion of its praiseworthy object, towards which rably characteristic manner, the flag-pole of him to the site. A crimson carpet was laid this town has shown such liberality, may be the institution. The gables on each front down for him to walk on. Many of the further ensured by the solemn act we are project nine inches, and are at the top ornaclergy, corporation, and elite of the town, about to perform, and in which it has given mented, supporting brackets, caryatida, scolincluding a number of naval and military me the greatest pleasure that you should lop shells, &c, most tastefully and usefully officers, assembled round the foundation- have invited me to take a part." introduced. In this front is the main enstone. The' Prince then spread the mortar with trance, which in point of elegance of design, Mr. Councillor Tyrer then presented to the handsome trowel, made by Mr. Dismore, boldness, and adaptation of characteristic his royal highness a small glass vessel, in and the stone was lowered into its place, detail is unequalled by any thing our town which were a few coins of the present reign, while the immense assemblage sang Rule can boast of. At each side of a three-quar" struck this year, and a list of all the donors Britannia!" The Prince struck it three ter Doric column, cut in the Elizabethan to the Sailors' Home, printed on vellum.— times with a mallet, and applied the plumb style, headed by boldly projecting mouldings This his royal highness placed in a cavity in line, &c; after which the Rev. Rector reaching to the second story. The door-way the stone; after which Mr. Tomlinson, the Brooks offered up a long and appropriate is arched, and in the upper part is a wellhon. secretary, presented a larger vessel, prayer, and also the Lord's Prayer. adapted oval fan-light; surmounting the containing copies of all the newspapers in His Royal Highness joined audibly in re- mouldings of the door-way is a Liver in the Liverpool. peating the Lord's Prayer, and at its conclu- centre of a circle formed of a coil of rope, Charles Cotesworth, Esq., vice chairman sion responded with a hearty Amen. The which, with numerous purchase blocks, flags of the institution, next handed to his royal Rev. Rector Brooks then pronounced the and other emblematical ornaments, completes highness a thick brass plate, silvered on one benediction. this beautiful design. At the Hanoverside, with which he covered the orifice. Three hearty cheers were then given for street front there are five breaks or projecA mallet, plumb rule, and level, in ma- the Prince, and three for the Queen, when tions, the tops of which are ornamented with hogany, the workmanship of Mr. Haigh, his Royal Highness took leave of the au- shields, bearing severally •' The Liver," were then handed to his royal highness, with thorities, and returned at a rapid pace to the "The Rampant Lion of Scotland," "St.. which he tried and proved the atone. Railway-station, where be arrived at sixteen George and the Dragon," "The Harp of James Aikin, Esq., the chairman of the iniuutcs to four. In the course of eight Ireland, and the Anchor, and Trident."— Sailors' Home, then came forward and pre- minutes, during which he walked up and the whole of the. top will be an open Along sented the trowel to His Royal' Highness, down the station, he departed for London in ballastrade, and the top will be so arranged with the following address:—"May it please an express train. as to form a promenade.—[Willmer k. your Royal Highneaa,—As chairman of the To those who are aware of the size and Smith's European Times, July 26. Liverpool Sailor's Home. Laying corner-stone Chairman's Address to Prince Albert —Reply of His Royal Highness—Description ofthe buildings — cost, Sec. Laying the Foundation-Stone—The — ' ' I ' �36 THE THE FRIEND. HONOLULU, MARCH I, 1847. Twenty-Second of February. F R I E IV D . rived from their English ancestors, admit al- our expanding, but not luxurious, civilizaso, with thanks and filial regard, that among tion—partaking in our great destiny of lathose ancestors, under the culture of Hamp- bor, our long contest with unreclaimed naden and Sydney, aud other assiduous friends, ture and uncivilized man—our agony of glothat seed of popular liberty first germinated, ry, the war of Independence—our great which on our soil has shot up to its full victory of peace, Ihe formation of the Union, height, until its branches overshadow all the and the establishment of the Constitution— The one hundred and fifteenth anniversary land. he is all—all our own! Washington is ours. of Washington's birth-day has passed. As But America has not failed to make re- That crowded and glorious life— usual, salutes were fired from the shipping turns. If she has not cancelled the obligamultitudes of virtues passed along, ' Wherepressing tion, or equalled it by others of like weight, Each foremost, in the mighty throng in Port. The occasion was not marked by she has, at least made respectable advances Ambitious to be seen, then making room so much public demonstration of joy as for- towards equality. And she For that multitudes that were to coma;—' greater admits, mer anniversaries have been, yet it was far standing in the midst of civilized nations that from being forgotten. Washington's exalted and in a civilized age—a nation among na- zen. life, was the life of an American cititions—there is a which she is exhigh part character loses nothing by the lapse of time for the general advancement I claim him for America. In all the perpected to or the revolutions which have transpired of human act, ils, in every darkened moment of the state, interests and human welfare. in the midst of the reproaches of enemies since he moved upon the theatre of human and the misgiving of friends—l turn to that action. Lord Erskine once remarked that America has furnished to the world the transcendent name for courage, and for concharacter of And our AmeriWashington! if he felt for Washington, " an awful revercan institutions had done nothing else, that solation. To him who denies, or doubts ence." If a contemporary of another na- alone would our fervid liberty can be combined have entitled them to the respect whether with law, with order, with the security of tion could ao speak, what words can ade- of mankind. quately convey the mingled en,otions of love, Washington! First in war, first in peace, property, with the pursuits and advancement " happiness—to him who denies that our inaffection and reverence, which American and first in the hearts of his countrymen!" of stitutions are capable of producing exaltais own! all our enthusiWashington The citizens cherish for the Father of their coun- astic and regard in which the tion of soul, and the passion of true glory— try. In this connection, we cannot forbear peopleveneration of the United States hold him, prove to him who denies that we have contributed to quote a panegyric of another eminent Brit- them to be worthy of such a countryman; any thing to the stock of great lessons and ish Statesman upon the character of Wash- while his reputation abroad reflects the high- great examples—to all these I reply, by est honor on his country and its institutions. pointing to Washington!" ington: I to-day to The following remarks upon the polIn the British Parliament, Fox said of thewould cheerfullyofput the question and the world, icy, advice and piety of Washington, we intelligence Europe "Illustrious less man, deriving honor, him: character of the century, upon the from a late No. of the "Christian copy from the splendor of his situation than from what Intelliwhole, stands out in the relief of history, the dignity of his mind, before whom all borgencer, New in published York: most most pure, respectable, most sublime; rowed greatness sinks into insignificence. It I doubt not, that by a suffrage approachHis Policy was PEACE.-r-The policy of must create astonishment, that, placed in cir- and to cumstances so critical, and filling, for a se- ing unanimity, the answer would be Wash- Washington was peace. The Declaration of Neutrality, in 1793, was characteristic of ries of years, a atation so conspicuous, his ington! character should never once have been called itsThe structure,itsnow standing before us, by his administration. The French recognition uprightness, solidity, its durability, is of the Independence of the United States, in question. For him it .has been reserved to run the race of glory without-experiencing no unfit emblem of his character. His pub- and the French alliance, with its treasures of the smallest interruption to the brilliancy of lic virtues and public principles were as firm silver, and of gold, and of noble hearts deas the earth on which it stands; his personal voted to the maintenance of that indepenhis career." motives, as pure as the serene heaven in dence, were remembered by the gratitude of A copy of Mr. Webster's address, on the which its summit is lost. But, indeed, America. The first shout of the French completion of the Bunker Hill Monument, though a fit, it is an inadequate emblem.— Revolution was echoed by our country. The high above the column which our banner of the French Republic was hailed Jane 17th, 1843, has recently fallen under Towering hands have beheld, not by the in- with exultation by thousands on our shores. our eye. In addition to many truly eloquent habitants ofbuilded, a single city or a single State— And in the war of France against England, paragraphs, the address contains an eulogiu m but by all the families of man, ascends the multitudes desired that the United States, reupon the character of Washington, alike collossal grandeur of the character and life viving revolutionary sympathies, should put worthy of the subject and of the eloquent of Washington. In all the constituents of forth all their energies, to secure the triumph the one—in all the acts of the other—in all of their magnanimous allies of the sister Reorator. its titles to immortal love, admiration and re- public. Gratitude, the love of freedom, and "Few topics are more inviting, or more nown—it is an American production. It is the sacred faith of treaties, were all invoked. fit for philosophical discussion, than the ef- the embodiment and vindication of our trans- French agents endeavored to excite the fect of institutions, founded upon these prin- atlantic liberty. Born upon our soil—of ple to the utmost. But in opposition topeothe ciples, on the happiness of mankind; or, in parents also born upon it—never for a mo- tide of popular feeling and the torrent of other words, the influence ofthe New World ment having had sight of the old world—in- public abuse, Washington firmly maintained upon the Old. structed, according to modes of his time, the Declaration of Neutrality, the symbol of Her obligations to Europe for science and only in the spare, plain, but wholesome ele- his sentiments, the basis of his system, and art, laws, literature and manners, America mentary knowledge which our institutions the foundation of the acknowledges as she ought, with respect and provide for the children of the people—grow- peace with the world. American policy of And the people of the United ing up beneath and penetrated by the genuThe Treaty with Great Britain, in 1795, tales, descendants of the English stock, ine influences of American society—living was another of his great measures; and it algrateful for the treasures of knowledge dc- from infancy to manhood, and age, amidst so was a measure of peace. When the am- ,gratitude. �FRIEND. 37 THE mosity of the Revolution was revived by precious blessings. Under her smiles, pros- respectable a 'company of official and nonsubsequent acts of Britian, and exasperated perity has abounded; villages and cities have official persons present. Not one more, no by the agents and friends of France, and risen; the community has been united in in- not even so many as ought to have been prethere was needed but a spark to kindle the terest and intercourse; the institutions of sent. Good schools are all important, and flames of war, he manifested his desire for good government have been established; let no one think it beneath histiotice to at-1 increased; the mission of human has the and by happiness of arts the preservation peace, Jay to England. A treaty was the result. sciences have flourished; Benevolence has tend a school examination, although it may It was conditionally ratified. When its terms founded her asylums for the distressed of occur on Monday morning. His Excellency transpired, public feeling was excited against every name; and Religion has reared her Mr. Wyllie, in expressing his approbation of it; meetings, petitions, and various forms of temples, and taught the love of God. Peace remonstrance, evinced the opposition of mul- is, indeed, the triumph of the Gospel, and the performances, remarked that Unexpected duties prevented the attendance of his Majestitudes. But Washington calmly continued the type of heaven. negotiating, until the treaty received its full His Piety.—These sentiments of peace ty. This was setting a good example. No ratification. Opposition to it appeared in were in beautiful consistentcy with his piety. person ought to neglect a school examination Congress. The House of Representatives The principles of religion were early im- unless he has a good excuse; certainly no documents, and called for its accompanying planted in his mind. Among the rules of seemed inclined to defeat its fulfillment. behavior he wrote out, probably copied, parent who has a child in the school. la Washington refused compliance with their when thirteen years of age, we find these: conclusion, we say to Mrs. Gummer and | call, and at the sacrifice of popularity, and When you speak of God, or his attributes, every other school teacher in Honolulu, go the hazard of suspicion, in the face of abu- let it be seriously, in reverence. Labor to on. We bid you most cordially God speed sive opposition, maintained the Treaty, be- keep alive in your breast that little spark of in arduous, praiseworthy and useful your none; celestial fire called conscience.' That these lieving it must be either that treaty or either that treaty or war. were deeply graven on his heart, was proved labors. Full well we know some of your his whole life, near the close of which we trials and difficulties, but be not discouraged. His Advice was Peace.—This was the by hear declaring; 'though 1 prize as I To our fellow residents we say, let us cheerspirit of government. In 1796, before the oughthim the good opinion of my fellow citizens, expiration of his presidency, he published a fully and liberally sustain these schools. If Farewell Address to the people of the United yet, if 1 know myself, I would not seek or we do not it will be to our deep disgrace and States. This paper was the mature fruit of retain popularity at the expense of one social or moral shame. If we do, we shall bequeath a richer duty virtue.' reflection; he wrote it with care, had it for to posterity than houses full of silver submitted at legacy it, his difpossession, years in ferent times, to the revision of Madison, of Examination of Mrs. Gummer's and gold. Hamilton and Jay, and finally published it as School. the result of a long life of public service, Pitcairn's Island. solemnly addressed to his countrymen. They Whether intended or not, we think the exreceived with reverence its advice: "Ob- amination of Mrs. (summer's school on the By the arrival of the Alexander Barclay, serve good faith and justice towards all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all morning of the 22d ult., no inappropriate Capt. Fish, we have received intelligence Religion and morality enjoin this conduct; celebration of Washington's birthday.— from Pitcairn's Island. * Many of our island and can it be that good policy does not equal- Washingtonian temperance is most excel- readers will recollect Mr. Buffit, who visited ly enjoin it?—Just and amicable feelings to- lent, and we doubt not that Washingtonian the islands some eighteen months since. He wards all should be cultivated. Antipathy would be equally good. Mr. Rey- is one of three foreigners now residing there. in one nation against another disposes each education nolds well deserves the thanks of the parents Under date of December 28, 1848, he writes more readily to offer insult and injury, to lay hold of slight causes of umbrage, and to be and friends of the scholars for opening his as follows :—" The affairs of the island are haughty and intractable, when accidental or house, and for the untiring zeal which he has about the same as when I last wrote to yon. trifling occasions of dispute occur. Hence manifested in behalf of education in Hono- Our number at present is 134. There has frequent collisions, obstinate, envenomed and lulu. Would that every man rode as good been one death, since my arrival [nearly a bloody contests. The nation, prompted by The a hobby ! and who have enjoyed the year] that of a child which was burned and pupils ill-will resentment, sometimes impels to war the government, contrary to the best instruction of Mrs. Gummer in therudiments died in about 24 hours. This year 40 ships calculations of policy. The government of education, and the art of needlework, ap- have touched here, being a greater number sometimes participates in the national proto good advantage. Specimens of than we have ever bad before. We have pensity, and adopts, through passion, what peared reason would reject; at other times it makes their needlework were exhibited, reflecting experienced a great drought; there has been the animosity of the nation subservient to favorably upon both teacher and pupils. We scarcely any rain for the last two or three projects of hostility, instigated by pride, am- have on another occasion expressed our months, and should the weather continue the bition, and other sinister and pernicious'mo- opinion of the importance of the school in same much longer, I fear there will be a falltives. The peace often, sometimes pet-Haps the liberty of nations, has been the victim. this community, and most certainly, after at- ing off in our yam crops. The duty of holding a neutral conduct may tending the examination, have no disposition We have seen the Friend of September be inferred, without any thing more, from the to alter our opinion. Mrs. G. is highly de- Ist. In your paper we saw an aeconnt of obligation which justice and humanity impose serving for her patience, perseverance and the death of the Rev. Mr. Whitney, and it on every nation, in cases where it is free to act, to maintain inviolate the relations of success. We have attended nearly every was read from the pulpit last Sabbath day. examination of schools in Honolulu for the Our school house, which is also our chapel, peace and amity towards other nations." Words worthy of Washington ! Peace last four years, and most confidently we has been taken down and enlarged. Mr. has been to our land the source of countless assert, that never have we seen so highly Nobbf has n0w,48 scholars. As he acts as — ' ' " ' �38 THE FRIEND. doctor, and clerk of.the market, when ships ing, and that even in very cold weather, so man went to market, his wife stored his pockearnest was he to hear the preached word. et with cakes; and he was sure, on his reare here he finds plenty ofemployment." I well remember how the venerable old turn, to find in readiness plenty of hot coffee. It is interesting to watch the progress of man looked, as he entered the meeting-house Unceasing love and kindness, showing itthe inhabitants on this small island. We doors, and walked up the broad aisle, with self in every possible way, and persevering are extremety glad to learn that so much at- his buskins tied over his shoes, and his blue prayer at length prevailed. Although at the white handkerchief placed smoothly over eleventh hour, he entirely reformed. And tention is paid to education. What other and his head and pinned under his chin. The what a change was that! It will not cease, so large the world can report community in handkerchief, serving the purpose both of a through eternity, to be matter of gratitude a proportion attending school—48 out of wig and ear cap, was always worn during and praise; he became not only a temperate man, but, as we believe, a Christian.—[Bosservice. IS4 inhabitants! He used to take his place in one of the ton Congregational Visiter. long body seats, as they were called, in front of the pulpit, and he seemed to drink in evFor the Friend. ery word the pastor uttered, with a zest Mn. Editor : Permit me to correct a tywhich few seem now to experience, because of Sabbath Noon few take so much pains to enjoy the privi- pographical error or two in the Friend for Feb. 1, 1847. at the Parsonage, lege. The following will correct the errors, and Reformed. Oa, Old Grandsir B. Happy pilgrim! He has reached his jour- place the whole subject of this chaplaincy in we believe be is at rest. But a clear light. The Sabbath, —what precious and delight- ney's end, and lives, with a character, in the Receipts his widow yet the recollection cluster upon ful associations of Lahaina Chaplaincy during estimation of her Christian friends, well nigh of this quiet portion of our toilsome life. the year 1846. as were the diamond white in pure spots as Poets have sung of the sweet stillness of seamen, From various for support of 'kerchief. have looked that I upon the morning of the hallowed day, and we ]that blue should have thinkI chaplaincy, $59 56 head-dress when been the peaceful have often enjoyed anew residents, From for 26 00 chaplaincy, of other and wondered how it things, ing scenes of its quiet evenings, in a sweet Sab- could kept so be unsullied. entirely long Sabbath The Lord of the has bath hymn. $85 66 Mr. B. was able to be at meeting, Total, for chaplaincy, 1846, made its hours all precious, and let pious; heWhen the year 184G. I received for During a visiter at the on regular parsonage was poets sing its praises. Being quite old, he used to repairs on bethel, from seamen, $77 79 How cheering to wake at early dawn, be-, Sabbath noons. 12 31 to take a seat with the family in From residents, be invited fore the shadows flee away, and know that the a and warm himself with sitting-room, the blessed day, so mercifully appointed by $90 10 The children were always Total, for repairing bethel, our Maker, has again returned ; and how cup of hot tea. him, to see for he loved the babies" pleased do here mention what received I not for consoling, as we repose again on our pil- as he called us. He taught us"to call him I the Friend, and for bibles and hymn books, lows at night, to reflect, that week after As "Grandsirß." soon as he entered the because I reported them before as paid over week oftoil and care, will end at such holy room, before he sat down, he used to call to the proper agents. resting places. draw from his ample pocket The above funds I expended as follows : but will respond to the language of one of us, to of " saucer cakes" which his Paid Mr. Halstead for carpenter the package oddrige, woman" had made for " the babies," and work performed on bethel in "such Lord, we love" cakes as were made by " grand ma'am " Thine earthly Sabbaths,dwell 1845, $32 87J upon the Sab- B." Memory delights to the babies" never tasted elsewhere. Paid Mr, Halstead for work on " of on my childhood, especially bath noon One of " grandma'am's" saucers must have bethel, June, 1846, 41 75 those cold wintry days, when, after the been as large as a small pan, for the cake Paid for painting the 39 12| morning service, a portion of the congrega- (could not enter that great pocket without Services of sexton, interior, (erroneously a large log fire, being halved, and, though the children were tion would gather around 25 00 $35 in Friend of Feb. 1) in an old fashioned fire-place in the pastor's numerous, there was a generous piece for Hymn books gratuitously distributkitchen, the doors of which were always each. ed, and used in chapel, 27 25 open, and the room made comfortable for But " Grandsir B." had not always borne Bound vols, of Friend given away, 23 00 the reception ofany who might wish to spend the character described. He had been a Two indigent seamen, 2 00 their intermission there. drunkard, and when under the influence of Meeting-houses in the country had then strong drink, one of the most savage sort. Total, $191 00 no stoves, and there were no Sabbath schools Reformed inebriates were not common in it be seen that while the whole to occupy the time of those who stayed at ithose days, but Mrs. B. had learned what Thus will uoon. The long settee, with its high back, isome of this generation have at length found sum received by me for support of chaplaincy screening those who sat upon it from the cur- out, that even the drunkard may be won by and for repairs on bethel was only $175 66, the sum paid out by me was $191 00, leaving rent air from the numerous doors of the spa- kindness. cious kitchen, was drawn up at one end of It is not uncommon for the inebriate to the sum of $15 34 yet to be paid. It will also be clearly seen from the above the fire-place, and chairs were furnished to mourn over the strength of his appetite, and promise again and again that he will reform. that 1 have used for my own support not one make up the circle. After a passing remark upon the coldness This was the case with " Grandsir B." and dollar of the funds contributed. From some source funds ought still to be of the weather, sickness and health, general on these occasions, although it seemed oftenand particular, among the people, one after times like hoping against hope, his "good raised to put on a shingled roof, with belfry, another would repair to the dresser for a woman" would always encourage him.— and plaster the whole building outside. A tract or other serious book, deposited there There were two articles besides ardent spir- bell could be procured, and should be posits, of which he was very fond. These were sessed. We are now dependent on a smalt by their pastor. Old Grandsir B." such cakes as have been named, and good school bell belonging to the natives. In those daya. lived warm coffee. Always when the old gentleYours, &c, He usedto wallc nearly four C.FORBES. Temperance. Reminiscences ' ' tWho , ,, , : ' 1 • �Donations FOR CHAPLAINCY. $ 8 00 Neil, of ship Elbe, bk. Klinkofstrom, Russian " l5 00 Alexander, I 00 Vfr. Manter, of ship Saratoga, FOR FRIEND. ( $3 N 00 Mr. Plumer, Xylon, 00 3 Boston, Hoxie, South Capt. 2 50 " Smith, Saratoga, 1 00 Mr. Bourne, Minerva, 4 00 Rev. Titus Coan, FRIEND. 39 THE E. & 11. G RIMES. for sale the following assortment of New Goods, at low prices, received by late arrivals from Boston, suitable for the Islands, Oregon or California Markets. Sheetings and shirtings, stripes, tickings, Am. and Eng. prints, long cloths, balzorines, Pantaloon and coat stuffs, &c, &c. Boiled linseed oil, spts. turpentine, blk. varnish, Seidlitz powders, sup. carb. soda, crm. of tartar, Bath tubs, white lead, paint brushes, Black paint, chrome yellow, green paint, Venetian red, &c, &c., &c. Superior snuff*in bottles, starch, cloves, Mace, pimento, pepper, Cayenne, sareratus, Ground ginger, cigars, shot, Stoughton's elixir, Assorted sauces, fancy soap, Copper, double and single blocks, mast hoops. Belaying pins, 1 iron pump, coal tar, pitch, Rosin, tarred cordage, Manila cordage, Marlin spikes, caulking irons, ship's scrapers, Twine, signal and other lanterns, Horse, shoe, deck, scrub, dust, cloth, hair, Shaving, house, and other brushes, hand brooms. Calf boots, men's thick boots, slippers, Childrens' shoes, valices, bridles, umbrellas, Superior made, for seamen and native wear, Blue twilled flannel shirts, plaid shirts, check do, Trowsers, frock coats, linen trowsers, &c, &c. Nests tin pails, pint cups, 2 to 8 qt. pans, Sailors' oots, Britannia tumblers, Iron shovels, steel do., iron spades, Iron and brass wire seives, hair do., Hunt's axes. Brads, copper and iron tacks, scissors, chisels. Drawing knives, spoke shaves, mortice chisels, Screw and spring braces with bitts, augurs, Hammers, gimlets pit saws, files, anvils, vices, Wrought nails, finishing do., hinges, west; hence there must he sonic mistake In regard lo tbe name of ihe vessel reported as lost; but that a vessel is lost, is quite OFFER certain. ET Capt. a i.i.By, of the Minerva," reports the following vessels at Tombus, Peru, Oct. 23d i Spartan, Fisher, 1400 sperm; Joseph Maxwell, Perry, 1600 sperm, and wanting 300 more; Mobile, Bunker, 550 sperm anil 150 whale; Marriner, Wray, SOO sperm and 500 whale; Ilydnspe,Taylor, 550 sperm and 100 whale. Heard from bark Bejuator, full, hound home; Robert Edwards, 1000 sperm, 16 months out; American, of Nantucket, 100 sperm, 12 months «» " out. PORT OF LAHAINA. ARRIVF.I). February IT—Am whale ship Globe, Dntjgell, New Bedford, 18 mouths.so sperm, 1.100 whale. February hi.—Am ship India, Fisher, New Bedlord, 18 moa, 1750 whale. Masters and officers of vessels visit- IN1Hsjierm, —Am bnrk Globe, West, Mystic, 15 months, 2-1 sperm, for 700 whale. to forward ing this port are requested 19.—Am ship F.dward Carey, Buyer, Nantucket, 16 mouths, sperm, 1250 whale. publication in the Friend such items of Ma- 12520.—Am ship John Jay. Howard, B;ic Hurhor, no report. ship Philip Tabb, Jolls, Wurren, 17 months, 25 rine intelligence as may be of interest to the 21.—Am sperm, 500 whale. commercial and seafaring community. DIED. NOTICE. undersigned liavc entered into a Co-partOn the 16th,Mr. John KlMUE, a native of Scotland, aged nership at tliis place, under the firm of R. VI53 years, during one half of which, heresided on these islands, DA & YON PFISTER, for the purpose of carrying and whs much rciipccted by all who knew him. At the United Slates hospital, Honolulu, Feb. 24, J- B. onthe Ship Chandlery and Commission BusiEngland. Watehiiouse, a native of Marsdcn, ness, at the store on the beach, next to that occuIt is believed that a brother and sinter of the deceased are pied by Mr. Peter Corney. now residing in the city of New York. He bud been fur seveF. RODRIGUEZ DE VIDA, ral months gradually wasting away with consumption. Fully E. H. YON PFISTER. conscious of his situation, he aimed to be prepared for an exchange of worlds, and died in the full belief if ('hnmiaiiity. In Feb. f27 tf 1817. Honolulu, 21, truly piof noma early life he was brought under the iniluonre ous Methodists, his pareuts belonging to iti.it denomination. PASSENGERS. In ship Xv Ion, for California—Mrs. Millington, captain's lady, and Messrs. J. B. McClurg and U. Lafrenz. MARINE INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF HONOLULU. ARRIVED. February 11.—Am whale ship Parachute, Devoll, New Hertford, 17 months, 1650 whale, 10 sperm, ibis season 12.—Fr whale ship Mouse, Lc Brec, Havre, 19 mouths, 90 whale. 15.—Am whale ship SouthBoston, Hoxie, Fair Haven. -1? days from San Francisco—no report 17.—Am whale ship Win. Penn, Wimpenny, New Uedford. 19 months, 9UU whale, 100 sperm, 1».—Am whale ship Minerva, Sumllry, New Uedford, 120 ■perm this season. Am whale ship Cavalier, Merchant, Stonington, Ift months, 650 whale, February 20.—Am bark Hamilton, Rabcock, Sag Harbor, 17 mouths, 1100 whale. Brem ship Averick Heunikin, Roumcvflle, Bremen, 19 mos., 2100 whale. 23.—In otlling and sailed same day, whale ships Amazon and India, trom Maui. SAILED. Feb. 24.—Am ship Xylon, Millington, for San I'rancinco. MEMORANDA At San Francisco, Dec. 27., Am brig Elizabeth, King, hence for Monterey, to return here In two or three month-. Vemkli soon to Akkivb.—H. B. Co.'s bark Cowlitz, left London in September. Br. brig Laura Ann, left Liverpool 12th September. Am Hark Toulon, Crosby, from Oregon, via San i-r.incisco. Am ship Montreal,left Boston ubottt Nov. 12. Am ship Mount Vernon, left New York Sept. 2 r>th. Am brig Win. NriUon, Weston, China, due last mouth Haw brig Euphemia, Rosswn, next mouth. Shipwreck.—The American whale ship Heroine, of Fair Haven, Copt. West, was wrecked on Pa Interston Island iu October last. She had on board 1000 barrels of oil, 300 bids of which was saved. Only one man was luet, although the vessel went ashore in the night. The officers and crew were taken oil by the Alert, Captain Middle-ton, of New London, and carried to the Bay of Islands, N. Z., Dec. 1. N. B. Captain Habcock, of tbe Hamilton, reports that be spoke the Heroine on the 25th November, in 41 south and 160 THE FOR SALE BY BREWER A. C0—354 bags sugar, 37 bis. do, 61 coils Manila cordage, 11 do. hemp towline, 25 bbls. beans, 1 case fancy prints, 400 feet oak plank, 1 c to 6 inch, 1500 ash do. -i^. Also.—An assortment of woolen clothingicrntr woolen jackets, pea of coats, sitting monkey drawers, knit shirts, duffel pants, blue wool shirts, &c., &c. mli 1 C• R. VIDA A YON PFISTER, keep constantly on hand a general assortment of Ship Chandlery, Provisions, &c, usually required for whale ships touching at this port for recruits; and will supply them at the lowest market prices for cash or Hills of Exchange on the United States, England and France. f 27tf WILL Japan tea trays, log glasses, latches, London pins, gouges, trace and fluke chains. Rules, assorted cut nails, bread trays, Iron spoons, gridirons, razor straps, &<"., &c. Also.—A complete assortment of Statiohejy 23 hv NEW GOODS. and pork, casks, barrels, shooki, whale boats, spades, lances, whale irons, peas, beans, sad irons, arrow root, cross cut and pit saws, coffee, vinegar, dried apples, whale lines, bedsteads, work tables, chairs, sarsaparilla syrup, rice, soap, 1 hand cart, syrup, molasses, sugar, &c, &c. The above for sale by E. & H. GRIMES. jy 23 BEEF R. VIDA &\ON PFISTER, for sale on liberal terms, beef, pork, molasses, sugar, cordage, canvas, coffee and a general assortment of Ship Chandlery. f27tf | OFFER SELECT SCHOOL. second term of the Select School, kept by the subscriber, will open on Monday, the 22d LUMBER, Ac. of the current month. -s| -sj f± M. feet fir, spruce and hemlock Lumber; At a meeting of the friends and patrons of the 175,000 Shingles; SOOdo Salmon, for School, held on the evening of the 9th instant, the following terms were adopted : sale by o 15 tf C. BREWR&E CO. $10 00 per quarter Higher branches, 8 00 ■• Second Class, DR. G. WATSON, 600 Beginners, offers his Professional Each pupil shall also pay 25 cents per quarter for to the public generally. Office, services incidental expenses, and shall furnish his own writnext door to C. Brewer & Co.'s, where may be found \ ing desk, or instead thereof pay an additional sum a general assortment of Drugs and Medicines, Perof7B cents per quarter. fumes, Fancy Soaps, &c. Residence, with Capt. The subscriber hopes by faithful application to J. O. Carter, opposite the Polynesian Office. the interests of the school, to ensure the confidence Honolulu, Jan. 1, 1847.—isly. of the public. JAMES E. WILCOX. SUGAR AND MOLASSES. Honolulu, Fob. 11, IB4T. subscriber is constantly making, and has Reference—Rev. S. C. Damon, and J. B. D«on hand, a superior quality of molasses and Ktennes, Esq. f 16 tf brown sugar, for sale cheap for cash or approved credit. Apply to WM. A. McLANE, or to BILLS OF EXCHANGE For J. T. COWER. jy 9 Sale at the Polynesian Offioc. Afakawao, Maui, Jan. 9, 1840.— 1y THE JLA" -- -- - -- RESPECTFULLY THE BLANK " " �40 THE FRIEND. , NEW GOODS. EVERETT oV CO., EVERETT A. CO. rf"VFFER for sale the following assortment of f% gf Cases American, English and French Prints, oonsMisszoxr merchants New Goods, at low prices, received by late rwC9 30 bales brown drills, 30 do do Shirting, AND DEALERS IN 12 cases indigo blue Drills, 8 do 4-4 do do, arrivals, from Boston, suitable for the Islands, OreMarkets. do 6do do do, Sheeting, or California 5-4 General merchandise. 4 4-4 gon 6 " Tickings, 2 bales Osnaburgs, ) „ A. P. Everett, Dry Goods. ,, n , , " 5 " satin Jeans, sdo blue Drills, James J. Jarves. Honolulu, Oahu, H. I. 18 bales Portsmouth sheetings, 6 do New Eng6 " Longcloths, 2do twilled Stripes, nd do., 4 do stripes do., 6 do Manchester sbirtN. B.—Money advanced on favorable terms on 10 " cotton Threads, Ido Tk. red Cotton, p, 6do Methuen duck, 6 do do ticks, 3 do No. Bills on the United States and Europe. 2 " silk choppa Hdkfs, 4do fancy ctn. do, osnaburgs, 9 cases Merrimac prints, 14 do pure bale 8-4 linen Furnitures, Duck, 1 1 do Cape drills, do blue 1 1 sheeting, blue indigo " 8-4 do Damask, 1 '• C. BREWER & CO., Horn stripes, 1 do gambroons, 2 do Kremlins, 1 do 1 " bleached linen Sheeting, 38 in., fancy cottonades, 1 do long cloths, 4 do strip'd prints, CSrurv.ll Commission fHrrcijauts, do do dz. Dowlas, striped Shirts, 3-4 10 1 4 do blue do., 1 do aboriginal stripe, printed lawns; HONOLULU, OAHU, brown cotton 1-2 Hose, 1 " muslins, balzorines, mixed pantaloon and coat stuffs, " for sale by CHARLES BREWER,) blue, olive, and gold-mixt tweed, bleached cotton, o 10 tf" palm leaf Hats,C.&c., BREWER & CO. J. f. b. Marshall, > 15 Hawaiian Islands. See, &c. \P , I Groceries. Cold water crackers, lemon do., butter do., soda do.,dyspopsia do., sugar do., (in tins, $3 each,) superior snuff in bottles, currants, Poland starch, cloves, mace, pimento, pepper, cayenne, saleratus in small boxes, citron, do cocoa paste, broma, (a new preparation of chocolate for invalids,) tapioca in small baskets, almonds, figs, ground ginger, cishot, ground rice in jugs, .split peas in do., toughton's elixir, paoli and white wine vinegar, (a superior article,) assorted sauces in boxes 1 doz •Mb, walnut catsup, mushroon do., fancy soaps, &c. fars, Hardware. 1 to 10 gal. iron pots; counter scales; iron shovels; steel do; do. edge iron spades; steel edge do; iron wire selves; brass do; Hunt's broad axes; handled do; house adzes; do coopers'; do broad hatchets; do shingling hatchets; lathing do; garden hoes; rakes; brads; copper and iron tacks; scissors; chisels {drawing knives) spoke shaves; mortice chisels; garden shears; wrenches; screw braces; spring do; augurs; hammers; garden trowels; gimlets; pit saws; files; anvils; vices; wr't nails; finishing do; clout do; hinges; japan tea trays; log glasses; top covers; branding irons; latches; London pins; gouges; rules; •il stones; top-sail chains; casks asst'd nails; steel mincing knives; bread trays; iron spoons, gridirons razor strops, &c. Glass and Britannia Ware. Tumblers by the cask, 4 sizes; ship and house lamps; cut glass wines; decanters; tumblers; lemonades; colognes, various colors; water bottles; dishes; wine coolers; champagne goblets; caroffs; salts; castor bottles; extra pressed ware; every description ware, at exceeding •f cut, pressed, and blown glass low prices. Also,—Hanging solar lamps; stand do; hand do, of a great variety; candlesticks; card basket* and plates; bronzed lamps ; gilt study do ; counting house do; entry do; astral do; astral and solar wicks; chimnies; shades; girandoles, &c„ &c, at low prices. FRANCIS . „ JOHNSON,) I. H. WRIGHT, N. B.—Wanted, Government or Whalers' Bills, & GLAZIER, has lately receivedIon the United States or Europe, for which money and offers for sale, will be advanced on favorable terms. White Lead ; Venetian Red, Assorted Green Paints; Whiting; E. H. BOARDMAN, Linseed Oil ; Prussian Blue ; Spt's. Turpentine ; Terra dc Sienne, atrtr crijvouomrtrr fHaurv. ESJatrlj Copal Varnish ; Yellow Ochre, HONOLULU, OAHU, Spanish Brown; lamp Black,in kegs and papeis, for sale an assortment of JEWELRY, Chrome Yellow ; Gold and Silver Leaf, WATCHES, CLOCKS, e}c. Paint, sash and tar Brushes ; Gum copal, Sand Paper, pumice stone, window Glass, Chronometers repaired and accurate rates given. Putty, &c. &c. Particular attention paid to fine watch repairing. House, Sign, Coach, Ship and Ornamental Sextant and Quadrant Glasses silvered and adjusted. Painting *»* executed with neatness and despatch, tf. my 23 GEORGE MOORE, PAINTER HAS IH. DEALER IN WALDO & CO. for sale Provisions, Bread, Flour, cord- General Merchandise &. Hawaiian Produce, HILO, HAWAII, 11. I. age, canvass, and a general assortment of Shipj Chandlery. Recruits and other merchandise usually CORNELIUS HOVER, required by whale ships touching at this port for sup- OFFER DEALER IN plies. General Merchandise & Hawaiian Produce, Storage taken at the customary rates. N. B. Bills ol Exchange wanted on the United HILO, HAWAII. States, England, and France. Whale ships supplied with the best recruits on the Lahaina, March 21, 1846. most favorable terms in exchange for Bills or Goods Jan. 28.—1y. adapted to the market. HARDWARE. Nails, boat do, -^^^^.^ copper Copper, ~ IJJHEATHING W cut do, window Weights, iron Rivits, steel pointed crow Bars, round, square and flat Iron, sheet Lead, Bad Irons, iron Ware, &c, &c, for A Semi-Monthly Journal, sale by C. BREWER & CO. o 15 tf Devoted to Temperance, Seamen, Marine TEE FRIENDi . and General Intelligence. FOR SALE. PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY and light Canvas, do do Duck, seine Twine, hemp Cordage, assorted Blocks, ships S AMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN. Spars, &c, &c. TERMS. Ship Chandlery. Also—lso bbls American Beef, for sale by C. BREWER & CO. $2,60 One copy per annum, Copper, do bolts, comp. nails, do spikes, double o 15 tf 4,00 Two copies, and single blocks, lignumvita pins, hickory fids, PAINTS AND OILS. Three 6,00 hanks, mast hoops, hand pumps, belaying pins, 1 su7,00 perior power pump and gear, 29 ft long, tar, coal linseed Oil, spirits Turpentine, yellow Five 10,00 tar, pitch, rosin, tarred cordage, Am. manufacture, Ochre, chrome Green, black Paint, white Ten asst'd sizes; shrouding, ratlin, spun yarn, marline, Lead, Litharge, &c., &c, for sale by house line, deep sea Tines, hand lines, Manila corADVERTISEMENTS, o 15 tf C. BREWER & CO. dage, marlin spikes, caulkin irons, ship scrapers, 2 square, insertions, $1,50 and 50 cents for evOne twine, signal and other lanterns, &c. NEW GOODS. ery additional insertion. One half square or less, Stone Ware And Crockery. do white MusFlannels, do Broadcloths, 2 insertions, $1,00 and 25 cents for every additional insertion. For yearly advertising, please S to 6 gallon stone filterers, stone butter pane -55 lins, lace cambric, crimson Damask, do and and and linen mixed; apply to the Publisher. stone jars, do jugs, blue Abbeville ewers and ba- green merinos; Hoisery, white and cotton Shirts; silk, sins, soap boxes, .brush trays, foot baths, slop jtrs, kid Gloves; twilled stripe Subscriptions and donations for the Friend receivbowls, covered chambers, Parisian hand, teas, gingham Cravats; linen cambric Handkerchiefs, for ed at the Study of the Seamen's Chaplain, or by the CO. and C. & muffins, BREWER by covered milk water plates, twiflers, Agents;—Mr. E. H. Boardman,Honolulu; tf following jugs, meat and vegetable dishes, London teas, oil? Rev. Cochran Forbes, Lahaina; Rev. Titus Coan, and bowls. Hilo; and the American Missionaries throughout the FOR SALE. Stationery. Islands. Vols. Chaplain, of the Seamen's study the Ledgers; journals; waste books; cash do; letter II 111 and IV of the Friend, neatly bound. do, in sheet and Russia; mem. books: blank do; CHARLES E. HITCHCOCK, PRINTER. Vol. I of the Hawaiian Cascade. HEAVY " " " BOILED CJUPER sail fups French letter paper, etc. AT : . " " "" --------------- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1847) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1847.03.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847.03.01