5 10 42 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/1c58e935babd8bc4950be00e7931ab0f.pdf e2d43e7f522569cd9363a0515feca613 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 2 Volume II • August 5, 1823 ' January 11, 1824 • Tuesday Augt. 5, 1823. The Schooner Rover Capt. Cooper arrived from the coast of California having on board a number afhoIses & two cows with their calves. The mission has purchased the cows & their calves for 120 dollars & one of the horses at 100 dollars. About noon Mr. Bingham sailed for Lahaina in the new Sch. built here by Capt. Blanchard. He goes in consequence of the earnest solicitations of the breathren there who have been hindered in their work by a very unpleasant & melancholly event, the misconduct of William Kamehoula, A letter received form Mr. Stewart states that his conduct has been base & ungrateful in a high degree. "Wben conversed with at the first exposure of his character he manifested some tendemess & sensibility & hopes were entertained that he would be reclaimed. His conduct however immediately after was such as stamped hypocrisy on his apparent contrition. He now seems rather hardened. The king, Mr. S. says is now at Lahaina & the queen & chief women are expect shortly from lvlorokai. The king talks of going to the vvindward. • Messrs. S. & R. contemplated soon to remove to their new houses on the beach. Mr. S.'s health was considerably improved so much so that he had been able to walk down to his new house distant about a mile from his present place of residence.The brethren had dug a well built a stone house, & enclosed their houses by a fence. This they hoped to have had done for them gratuitously by the natives but they were disappointed through the defection of Wm. & they were under the necessity of getting it done at the expense of the mission. Wednesday day Augt. 6. The Eos arrived at \Xlai:CLnai from TClU"wai & brought letters to some of the family from the brethren there. Iv1r. Ruggles had made arrangement to come up but was taken ill at the time the vessel sailed. Obtained from on board the Rover the cows & horse which we bought yesterday of Capt. Cooper. The services this afternoon at the meeting house were conducted decently and apparently in an acceptable manner by Aona, the Tahitian missionary, Mr. Ely reading the hymns.- The congregation waS unusually large foe a common lecture.- • Thursday 7. In the evening a prayer meeting, Mr. Shaw favor'g uS with his presence. Friday 8. Had the company of Naih.e & Kaptolani at Family prayer & brakefast. After brakefast: went to the the village & settled Mr. Jones' bill by giving him two drafts on the Trear of the Board. 1 �LEVI VOLUME 2 Saturday 9. The Waverly arrived from Lahaina bringing letters for Mrs Bingham for her husband. Me B. • communicated that he was 30 hours in going up to L On his arrival he found the b;:eathren still living in Mr. B,'s [Butler] house.- the health of Mr. S. nearly restored, but Me B. somewhat ilL He assisted the breathren in removing to their new houses on the beach. The king and all his train are there Mr. B. thinks he may possibly remain at L 20 daysl as he shall be able to do something for the advancement of the cause. Wm. Kamohoula came down in the \\iaverly and has called at the mission house; He will however return in the vessel when she shall go back which will take place shortly. Nothing can be said in justification of his conduct, he has from all that can be learned fallen very lowbut we hope he is not irrecoverably lost.Left a package of letters at Mr. Jones' to go on board the English brig now in the roads from South America bound to Calcutta, the Snipe, Capt. Haig. Mr. Bingham forw'd a letter from Lahaina for Mr. Evarts to go by this conveyance. I wrote to Mr. Evarts, Mr. Hill, Mr. Anderson & others in Boston, All the letters by this conveyance are fOl'"i,varcJ to the care of Edw. A. Newton Esq. Calcutta to whom I wrote a short letter requesting him to fonvard them to America by the first conveyance.- • Towards evening went off with Mr. Loomis to the Eos which lays outside, to get from on board a trunk & some other articles sent up from Tauwai by the brethren.During the whole of this week I have been very busy in writing to my friends in Boston. So much so that I have not ,witten any of the native hymns or given much attention to the study of the Hawaiian language.Sabbath 10th, Early this morning the Paragon was towed into the irmer harbor near shore, this being the first time since her arrival that the weather has been sufficiently calm to admit of her being towed in. The Snipe Capt. Haig got under way and stood off about 9 o'ck.Both services in the Hawaii language were conducted by Aona. The house at each time was well filled & the attention very good. Mr. Ely read the hynms, tho' the singing was not as good as usual, owing to the absence of Mr. B. it was, I believe, acceptable.English service was conducted by Mr. Ely. Two persons from Boston called upon me. Though I was not • personally acquainted with either of them, it was pleasant to see persons who recollected me, or were acquainted with those with whom I had an acquaintance. In the evening went with Mr. L to the village called upon Kaahumanu, whose health is improved. 2 �LEVI VOLUME 2 Called at the king's house- there we fund quite a number of chiefs collected together) Karairnoku., • Kaikioe.v3, & others also Kekauonohi, the younger queen recently arrived from Lahaina . Kaikioeva was very sick- His sickness will probably detain the vessel which was about to retum to Lahaina. Monday Augt. 111823. Rec. from on board the Paragon all the articles sent from Am. excepting two boxes which could not readily be found. Two boxes for Mr. S. we put immediately on board the Waverly for Lahaina entrusting them to the care of Kahu..i-:l1 who is going up with his family to reside there till the removal of the king. This evening Mr. Shaw conducted to the mission house the father of John Paru, his sister, & step mother in company with the brother & wife of John's father. They were at distant part of the island when notice was conyed to them that a person had arrived fi'om America who knew John- On hearing this joyful news they immediately collected together & had a m being greatly affected with the tidings that John was still alive. Today they came to Honoruru and found Me S. who knew John & had sent the work to his father to come over. The sight of the group) come to hear something more about a relative whom • they supposed to be dead) was truly interesting, & particularly so to see the eager attention with which they listened to an account of his being alive & well in Am. comfortably provided fOf, contented, & making improvement in learning which was interpreted to them by Me Loomis. After stating that John had given gratifying evidence of a change of heart, Mr. L made some remarks upon the necessity of believing in Christ, repenting of sin & living a holy life in order to be saved. The man said that he had never heard anything about God before, never having attended the meetings. He promised that he would come to our next meeting and bring his family. Tuesday 12. Called upon Kaahumanu with a note from Mr. B. which was bome by Sophia who accompanied me to the village, expressing her thanks for a present of cocoanuts. She was sitting in front of the kin's house- Taumuarii, Karaimoicu, & the principal cruefs were within, Kaikioeva who is very sick being there. I led the little S. to the honorable company who who took much notice of & seemed grarified with the call,- I expressed my aroha & returned to the mission house. Wednesday 13. K..':l.huhu called at an early hour for the letters which were prepared to be sent to • Lahaina; but the Waverly in which he was to embark did not sail till the afternoon. The Superb sailed to Tauwai about noon having on board some supplies for the station there. Mr. E. had serious thoughts of going down but after consulting the breath, ken} concluded not to go. The aftemoon lecture was as well 3 �LEV! VOLUME 2 attended as usual and the address of Aona attentively listened to. • At tea we were favored with the company of Capt. Cooper of the Rover. He spent the evening \vith us a & we passed the time in very sociable & pleasant manner. Thursday 14. Went to the village this afternoon, with a vie\v to call upon Kaahurnanu- the chiefs had all assembled within the \valls of the fort, whither Kaikioeva had been removed. In the building where he was laying I fotmd the ciefs assembled.- Though K. is somewhat better he is yet considered as very ilL In the evening had a prayer meeting and was joined by Mr. Shmv who offered one of the prayers.- Though we are in a land where darkness reigns & impurity triumphs- yet there is one bright spotthe rays of one bright star strike through the gloom and betoken the approach of mom- The voice of prayer is now heard where till lately the name of Jehovah was never pronounced with reverence, or uttered but by the tongue of some bold blaspheming foreigner who had learned to defy the justice because the forbearance of his Maker, had spared him that he might have space to repent. Friday Augt. 15. The Haaheo arrived from the windward last night having come down from Lahaina in search of the Waverly- She retumed again this aftemoon. • Capt. Blanchard called & took tea & spent the evening with us. Saturday Augt. 16. I put two letters on board the Rover Capt, Cooper bound to the coast of Califomia, hoping that he will there find for them a conveyance to America. Just before night a small schooner arrived from Lahaina, but brought no notice from the brethren. It requires not a little patience to put up with all the conduct of the natives, their intrusions, impertinence & theft. The white horse having been rode to the village today & left in the charge of a youth to be held by the bridle, Ndipuleho took it from the lad mounted the horse & rode off full speed. The horse stumbled into a hole made by the natives in preparing mud for their houses, fell, threw the rider & besides very considerably damaging the saddle, maimed himself. Augt. 17 1823. Native service to a full assembly of natives both in the moming & afternoon by Aona. English service by Mr. Ely. Have been informed to day that the king & queen & all the chiefs at Lahaina & making free use of ardent spirits & are drinking to exce.ss & getting drunk. Monday Aug. 18. Both Mrs. Ellis & ourselves are are destitue of the native assistance which we have • heretofore had, Mr. Loomis dismissed Naopecpe several days ago for disobedience & Mrs. Bishop on Saturday gave Nakapa his choice to do better than he had been in the habit of doing or to go away- after consulting Naopeope upon the subject he concluded to go away. P3.hte~ Mr. Ellis' man who came with him 4 �LEVI VOLUME 2 from the Society Islands) took offense because Mrs. E. censured him for abusing a emv, which, having just • calved, behaved a rather a refractory manner, went away on Saturday. Tuesday Agt. 10. Most of the principal chiefs left here this afternoon for Maul in four or five different vessels having received an invitation from the king who is at Lahaina some days ago, to go up, but having been detained by the illness of Kaikioe'ilct) whose health is now so far restored that they have ventured to leave him. The Champion arrived from Tauwai having on board Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles & their two children. They were welcomed & most cordially received at the mission house. Mr. Ely met them at the village on their landing & conducted them to the mission. Richard Kmaioulu arrived today from the opposite part of the island. Lanui gives a good account of him & he appears very welL Hope he will be a help to the mission though he does not belong to the Church. Paiite returned to Mrs. E. requesting to be received. Wednesday Augt, 20 1823. Capt. Prable called at the house & gave us notice that he should sail in the afterpart of the day of Lahaina & should probably proceed to Ohioo, & politely offered to take letters. He • kindly waited at the house for the ladies to complete their communications. Before evening the Champion was under way proceeding to the windward. Though there was none here, in consequence of the absence of Aona, who has been accustomed to conduct religious exercises in the Hawaiian language yet it was tho't not best entirely to omit the native service usually conducted on the afternoon of Wednesday. At the usually hour the bell was rung & a congregation collected. The exercises consisted of singing & prayers and a short address from Mr. Loomis who also made the first prayer, Stephen Pupuhi making the concluding one. Ke:~nveamaht the wife of Kaikioeva returned after meeting with the family & took tea with us. The Mentor arrived this aftemoon- havi.ng touched at Lahaina the Capt. [Newell] brought letters from Mr. B. & Mt. R. Mr. R. writes that their articles of trade are nearly expended & that they stand in need of more. Mr. B. in his obliging & very kind letter, in conclusion, expresses his regret that Wm. Kamohoula should fly from that place when he knew that he (Mr. B.) was ready to attend to the examination of his case. I am sorry I was under the necessity of informing Mr. B. in a hasty note which I wrote to him by the • Champion that Wm. gave but too much evidence that he is as guilty as he has been represented to be. Thursday 21st. Mr. Loomis has purchased today a considerable amt. of articles for trade with the natives. Though we have more than 150 ps. of Dl.ingaree on hand) yet the brethren were decided of the 5 �LEVI VOLUME 2 opinion that the present opportunity of purchasing more of that article at the unusually tow price at which • it is offered ought not to be suffered to pass by- since a large supply will be needed for the new stations, when they are fitted out. Raised the roof of the printing office. Enjoyed this evening an agreeable season of social prayer, an hour for that purpose having been set apart according to custom, Dr. B. having finished a ;,vaggon which he had been completing for Kaikiocv<1, sent word to him that he might take it away. About the middle of the afternoon 4 or 5 kanakas came up after it. The Dr. & his wife got into it and were dragged dmvn to the viUage. Sabbath Augt. 24. Mrs. Ellis being rather more ill than she had been for some days past, it was thought best to request the chiefs that might call at the house before or after service to dismiss their tari.r:., & not allow them to enter the house. A considerable number caned up before service, & they readily complied with our request, & kept very quiet themselves while they smid. The meeting house at the native service both in the former & afterpart of the day "vas very well attended. Mr. Loomis read the hymns, & Stephen Pupuhi offered the prayers, & made an address.- Mr. • Ely preached in English to a small congregation, not, however, smaller than for some time previous, from 1 John 5A. "For whosoever is born of God overcometh the world."- A saitor belonging to the Mentor who seemed to have been drinking too much came into the house after dinner. He had not a little to say of hard treatment & servitude to which he was subject on board the Ship- Seemed to think it would be a happy thing for him if he could get a discharge at this port so that he might remain. He was told that he would soon regret it ifhe left the ship & was advised to remain on board & return to his own country. Other suitable warning as to the danger of pursuing a sinful course was given him and and friendly counsel to attend to the word of God administered. Hope he will not forget what he was told from the word of God, that IIExcept a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. Went with Mr. L. to the village in the evening & called upon Kaikioeva & Boke the only chiefs of importance new at this place. Kaikioeva is nearly recovered of his illness.Monday Augt. 25th. Employed today in corny. with Mr. L getting timber overboard & ashore form the Ruby & attending the s:art to the mission establishment. • Tuesday Augt. 26. A whaling ship arrived this afternoon & anchored in the roads. She is bound to America & will stay here but a few days. Hope to be able to make out several communications to send by her. 6 �LEVI VOLUME 2 Wednesday Augt. 27. The \X1averly arrived last night from Lahaina having on board Klraimoku, Naihe, • Kapiolani; Kekauonohi, & others who went up a fe,v days since.Mrs. B. reed. a letter from her husband by this conveyance intimating that he might be expected back in a few days. He stated that the house of worship erected at Lahaina for the brethren was dedicated on Sabbath last, and that, at divine service on the occasion, all the principal chiefs, except the king \vho was on another part of the island, were present. Capt. Starbuck called up at the mission house, & behaved in a very friendly manner. He has been out from Nantucket only 20 months but has met with such success in taking whales that his vessel is now full- having 2)00 barrels of oil on board. We hope to obtain from him at a reasonable rate a few articles for the mission. Thursday Augt. 28. Having gone down to the village in campy with Mr. L learned that the Haaheo was to sail for Lahaina today. Mr. L. Mr. R. Dr. B. and myself \vere then just about going off to the Hero, Capt. Starbuck, which lay at anchor in the Roads. fu the brethren at L were in want of some articles of trade it seemed desirable that a box of goods should be sent UPi and we supposed that there would be time to get • some things on board after our return from the Hero, not designing to stay long on board. On arriving at the ship we found Karaimoku t.~ Doke on board who had been purchasing two whale boats of Capt. Starbuck; from Karaim.oku we learned that the H. was to sail immediately- presuming that I should not be able to send any thing on board I wrote a hasty note to Brother Richards informing him of the facts & stating the reason. After purchasing of Capt. S. some necessary articles for the mission, we returned in hvo boats loaded pretty deep with the articles which we had bought. As the H. had not yet sailed and the Capt. being yet on shore, hoping that there would be time to put something on board, I hastened to the mission house & put up a box of Dungaree and it was conveyed to the village just in season to be put on board, the Captain's boat as she was going off to the vessel. This box was accompanied with a hasty letter to Mr. Richards. The remainder of the afternoon was occupied in removing part of the things which "ve had purchased on board the Hero, from the village to the mission house. In the evening we had a prayer meettng in the front room. & were favored with the presence of the • First mate of the Paragon, & the second & third mates of the Octavia. Friday Augt 29. For a number of days past there have been no provisions brought to the house by the bmakas for sale- there is reason to think that the trade is tabu'd & that the natives are forbidden to sell 7 �LEVI VOLUME 2 anything upon the penalty of forfeiting the article which they offer for sale. This is a course which the • chiefs have heretofore pursued to the no small inconvenience of the mission. It is to the common people an oppressive measure, as the design of it is, by putting a stop to their trading with the foreigners, to tum the trade into the hands of a few, and all the profit into the pockets of the chiefs. The residue of the articles bot of Capt. Starbuck have been brot up to the house to day- and the bill on the A.B. for payt. drawn & delivered. Capt. S. favored us with his presence at tea this evening. Between 8 & 9 o'ck this evening two sailors from the Hero called up to see the Dr. One of them it seems having been drinking, got into a fray & had his collar bone broken. The Dr. put the bone into its place & secured it with bandages, put his arm into a sling & dismissed him.-This is one of the thousands evils which result from intemperance. Saturday Augt. 30th. The men who have been laying up the walls of the building for a printing office completed their work this afternoon. It now remains to cover the roof; and Bake has promised to do it for no other compensation than we choose to make. If the mission is disposed to make him a present after the work is done he will receive it. • The building has already cost about $250, if it should cost $50 more to complete it, it would not be a dear building. Sabbath Augt. 31st. The native service was well attended both parts of the day- and the addresses made by Stephen Pupuhi listened to with as much attention as usual. Several of the native females for whom the sisters have recently make handsome bonnets, attended arrayed in becoming apparel adjusted with a good deal of taste. 0 that they would give as much attention to the culture of their mind as they do to the adorning of their person. Mr. Ely preached in English from Rev. 1.7.Monday September 1st. 1823. Employed busily during the day as for several days past in writing letters for America to be sent by the Hero, Capt. Starbuck. During the forenoon several natives called upon the Dr. to be blooded. A woman was also brought to the house in the arms of three or four k;:1D'akas apparently dead. She became sick soon after eating a breakfast of .oia and fainted away- The Dr. applied hartshorn & she soon came to. As our potatoes were all gone, & the tClDu on the trade deters the natives from bringing articles for sale, Mr. LoomiS applied to • Karaimo'ku for some as a gift- He immediately sent his people for some- and they brought us about 11/3 barrels. Monthly concert attended in the evening. 8 �LEVI VOLUlvfE 2 Tuesday Sept. 2nd. Closed our communications for America & committed them to the charge of Capt. • Starbuck. The number amounted in all to more than forty. Four or five of them were from Lahaina having arrived just in season to go in the package with the rest.- By the arrival of a boat form Lahaina last night Mrs. Bingham reed. a letter from her husband, & Mrs. Bishop one also from hers of a pleasing character. There is a prospect, Mr. Bh. stated, of obtaining good water at Kairua- The governor had commanded a meeting house to be built; and the natives had commenced the work, making use of the stones of a morei for the walls.The Waverly arrived from L The sisters were very much animated when she made her appearance off the harbor as they had strong hopes that their husbands were on board; but it proved to be otherwise to their no small disappointment. Wednesday Sept. 3rd. Immediately after breakfast put up a bundle of articles for the brethren at Lahaina with the intention of putting them on board the Waverly or the Water~witch about to sail- but both vessels had got under way before it was possible to send the bundle on board. Have been favored with several refreshing showers to day- several peals of distant thunder. The • lecture this afternoon was thinly attended partly owing to the absence of the principal chief who sailed for MaUl today by the invitation of the king, & partly nay chiefly in consequence of bad weather- as large a number, however attended as could have been expected. Half after 10 o'ck. Mr. Bishop & Mr. Goodrich arrived at the mission house from on board the NiuMr. Thurston being somewhat ill would not venture ashore tonight. They left Mr. Ellis at Hawaii, the vessel in which they embarked sailmg sooner than was expected. Thursday 4th. Capt. Best, commander of an English whaling ship which arrived in the roads this morning called at the house. The Niu came into the harbor & landed Mr. Thurston & in the afternoon the baggage of the brethren was landed & conveyed to the mission house. Among the articles of curiosities bra't from H. are three wooden gods such as were fonnerly worshipped by the native. In the evening had a prayer meeti.ng as usual. Saturday 6th. The arrival of the Tamahaorelane this morning from Viaui brought to this waiting • mission two of its absent members Mr. Bingham & Mr. Ellis, accompanied by Mr. Richards of the Station at Lahaina. We were exceedingly happy in welcoming them again to this station and we & they have much occasi.on for gratitude to God for his goodness to them al1.- Mr. Ellis havi.ng been absent 66 days on an 9 �LEVI VOLUME 2 exploring tour & Mr. B. 32 days at Lahaina for the aid of the station there. • A small vessel sailed for Lahaina this afternoon on board which Bake embarked also Stephen Pupuhi & Richd. Karaioulu. It is probable that Richard will remain at the station there for the aid of the brethren. By this conveyance sent a trunk filled with various articles of trade for the use of the station. In the evening enjoyed a very pleasant season of social prayer & conference. Ml. Ellis represented the state of things on Hawaii to be highly encouraging.- The people dl.ei.r appear literally to be waiting for God's law- they afe ready to receive instruction~ nothing is wanting but to put in the Skkle & reap. Mr. E. stated that he did not think that throughout the world there exists a more inviting field for missionary labor. Surely the members of this mission more than any other established by the Board have occasion to pray fervently to labor faithfully & assiduously and to leave no measure untried for the enlightening of this nation which affords the least promise of success. Sabbath Sept. 7th. Native service pretty fully attended in the moming- exercises conducted by Mr. Bingham. In the afternoon a less number of natives present- exercises by Mr. Ellis. Mr. Richards conducted the English service, Mr. Reaves was at the native service in the aftemoon in a • state of intoxication- it "vas ob~erved during service that he endeavored to divert the attention of those around him and seemed to wish to make disturbance. At the close of the exercises he stopped Mr. Ellis expressing a desire to converse with him. He wanted to know what right he had to tell the natives that it was wrong to get drunk or that they would go to hell if they practiced intemperance. He had a good deal to say on the irmocence of drinking spirituous liquors- As he was not in a proper state to be reasoned with Mr. E. did not wish to enter into an argument and adduce all the evidence which he might have done from Scripture of the criminality of the practice.- He followed Ml. E. to the mission house & requested Ml. B. to go aside with him as he wished to be enlightened. He proposed several questions upon the same subject and was answered by Mr. B. very plainly. Monday Sept. 7th. Arrangements have been making today for entering on the business which is to come before Committees before appointed to make reports to the body & also of business which is to be acted on by the body in the course of the week. Thursday 11, 1823. The week thus far has been occupied by discussions & deliberations relative to • fixing a rule for the just distribution of the means of support, and deciding the expedience of occupying Hawaii by establishing one or more stations on that island. The Deputation presented & read their report. The time for preparing it was so short that the report to �LEVl VOLUME 2 was necessarily brief & imperfect. It nevertheless communicated much valuable information & was to us a • very interesting document- The Com. for fixing upon a rule for the satisfactory distribution of the means of support proposed a plan to the body which after a few verbal alterations was accepted. It has been decided that Kalwa & \Vaiakea on Hawaii be occupied as mission stations as soon as it can conveniently be done. Three persons viz. Mr. Thurston) Mr. Bishop, Mr. Goodrich, & ML Ely were appointed to the occupancy of the stations- but ML E. expressing much dissatisfaction with this designation to Hawaii since it was kno\vn that he had a predilection for Tauwai- his election was reconsidered & his place was supplied by Mr. Ruggles who expressed his willingness to be stationed at Waiakea with an ordained missionary for a year & a half or two years as his health might permit or circumstances require. It pleased the body to appoint me as the general agent to supperintend the Depository to be established at this place from which the different stations are to receive supplies. The duties of this office are arduous & important, for the right discharge of which I need wisdom, judgment, prudence, discernment, patience, perseverance & especiaUy dependance on God. • Mr. Richards embarked for Lahaina this morning attended by Dr. Blatchely who by the special request of the ki.....,!~TS goes up to afford medical aid to Makuahanaukama the kinr,;s mother. Enjoyed a prayer meeting this evening- Mr. Ellis made a very interesting, comforting & edifying address from a passage in Isaiah, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is staid on thee." The address was peculiarly suited to the cucumstances of the mission at this time. Friday Sept, 12. The business relative to the occupancy of Hawaii having been dismissed for the present- very little business has been done today. Being the evening appointed for a lecture preparatory to the Sacrament the family assembled together but as no regular sermon had been prepared by any of the missionaries- Mr. Bingham made SOffie profitable remarks on the words of Christ, Jolm 8th 12. "He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness." Saturday Sept, 13th. The Paragon sailed for Lahaina between one & two o'ck, on board which Mr. & Mrs. Ellis & Mr. Ruggles took passage. The presence of a missionary among the chiefs at their present meeting on Maui seemed very desirable- & the health of Mrs. E. being somewhat improved it was though • advisable that Mr. & Mrs. E. should go up for 10 days or a fortnight. By this conveyance I wrote to Mr. Richards inclosing a copy of the resolutions respecting the division of the means of support also sent several articles of provisions & trade. 11 �LEVI VOLUME 2 Had a meeting this evening preparatory to the Sacrament- remarks by Mr. Goodrich. Sabbath 14th. The native service both in the morning & afternoon was conducted by Mr. Bingham, • Mr. Thurston making the concluding prayer at the afternoon service. Me Bishop preached t 11 o'ck in English from the words of the jailor to Paul & Silas "Sirs, what must I do to be saved.» At half after two the little church assembled to celebrate the dying love of Christ, in which we were joined by Mr. 3hmv a member of Baptist Chh.. in Boston. This is the second time since the arrival of the re"enbrcernent that the Sacrament has been administered. Monday 15th. This morning a "vhaling ship which anchored in the roads yesterday was towed into the inner harbor. Most of the crew are sick with the scurvy. Some of them are so badly affected by it that they are not able to walk. Arrived likewise a small schooner from Lahaina, by which Mrs. Blatchely received a letter from her husband. The information respecting the health of the kings mother is of an unfavorable character.- The Dr. states that a mortification had taken place & that there is very little room to hope • that she will recover. The vessel which brot. the letter was dispatched expressly & exclusively for the purpose of obtaining some brandy to be applied extemally agreeable to the Dr. 's prescription. The Dr. is fearful that he shall be detained until the death or convalescence of the king's mother. All the principal chiefs are now on Maui. Mr. E. had not arrived when the Dro's letter was written; but he is doubtless there ere this. His presence there at this time of general solicitude carmot fail to be of service to the people & advantageous to the objects of the mission. Recommenced the evening school for the study of the native language which was dropped about the time Mr. Bingham sailed for Maui. Resumed, at the supper table, the practice of repeating a sentence in the Hawaiian language, to be observed at every meal while sitting around the table. Tuesday Sept. 16th. To day has been marked by a signal providence & a wonderful preservation. As Me Bingham's little daughter Sophia, & Mr. Ruggles' two little daughters were amusing themselves in a swing, the platform to which the swing was attached, consisting of two pieces of considerably heavy timber & several pieces of heavy plank, gave way & fell upon the children & completely buried them in the ruins, • The crash made by the fall of the platform brought together the terrified parents & the rest of the family; but what was their joy on pulling their little ones from between the planks & timber to find not one of them hurt in the least,- scarcely a bruise or mark of harm upon them. Nothing less than a divine hand 12 �LEVI VOLUME 2 could have saved them in such peril from instant death.- The seat upon which they were sitting was crushed. Tears of gratitude were shed on the occasion.• Mr. Goodrich, Mr. Loomis & myself have been laboring on the pump & well today- We drew out the pump & corked it- cleaned out the well- returned the pump & fixed the top of the well permanently.Wednesday Sept. 17. The members of the mission present at this time at this station, are attending to the language of the country with a good degree of application. By the request of Mr. Bingham they afe making attempts at composition. I presented this evening my first assay at writing the language. As my time will necessarily be much taken up in secular concerns, & especiaLly for some days in making out an inventory of the articles on hand belonging to the mission, I shall not be able for the present to give much attention to study.Thursday 18. Have labored hard aU this day in the cel1ar putting things in order & taking an account of them. I am thankful that I have strength & a disposition to labor. If I may but obtain the approbation of God & the testimony of my O\VI1 conscience that I seek not my own good or glory; but the advancement of the • Redeemer's kingdom, I ask not for ease or for long Hfe- To wear out in the service of Ch6st is the summit of my ambition. Let the man of the world wear out in acquiring possession- the man of pleasure destroy himself in riot & debauchery:- but let me spend my strength in disinterested efforts to do good- to do good in the way for which I am best qualified. IfI may but have a contented mind & a devoted spirit, I will not ask for great things for myself-That which will be necessary for my subsistence & usefulness shall be all that I vvill crave. Prayer meeting this evening. Saturday Sept. 20. The two past days have been spent in taking account of articles belonging to the mission & which are in future to be regarded as effects in the depository. Sabbath 21st. The Hinoa made her appearance off the harbor this moming- She came to in the outer harbor & thence was towed into the inner harbor. She brought the news of the death of the kings mother. By this conveyance the Dr. has been brought back to his family & Mr. Hanvood returned to this station after an absence of almost three months. The kirtR;S mother died on Tuesday last. Previous to her death, in • compliance with the very earnest reql.lest of the king, Karaimoku, & other chiefs & in accordance with her own special desire which had been previously expressed Christian baptism was administered to her. The brethren had evidence of the fitness of the subject sufficient to remove thei.r scruples as to the propriety of 13 �LEVI VOLUME Z the measure. She was very near her end when this ordinance was administered. The king & chiefs were willing & desirous to have it done, as she was lost, they said to them, having sometime previous given • herself up to Christ. They were willing, after her death, that the missionaries should direct as to her buriaL It is evident that they regarded her as a Christian. A great degree of order was observed at her funeral, & everything \vas conducted with the utmost decency.Native service at the meeting house conducted by Mr. Bingham, the English service by Mr. Ely. Me Thurston preached at 'wai:::iti. Monday Sept. 22. 1823. On Saturday a circumstance took place in the Fort which occasioned a considerable excitement among the captains in port. A kanaka offered potatoes for sale to Mr. Crocker for which he charged 4 1/2 dollar per barreL Mr. Crocker refused to give such a price & sent to the Govemor of the Fort who sent back a request for Mr. C. to come to him- While on he way to the Fort he met Capt. Prable & Mr. Rieves- who being requested accompanied him to the Fort.A quarrel ensued & many harsh words were uttered on both side! but no violence was used.- The result is the foreigners are very greatly incensed- and Capt. Blanchard has been removing his poweder • which had been stored in the Fort on board his vesseL Notice has been received today that Karaimoku & Boke have order Marine, Mr.. Warren, Mr. Navarro & Mr. Temple to be stripped of their property. A large number of kanakas entered Mr. Marine's house this morning to put the order into effect.Saturday Sept. 27th. Brother Stewart & Ruggles arrived this moming from Lahaina. At an early hour the vessel which conveyed them was seen coming into the harbor & we soon after had the pleasure of welcoming them ot the mission house. Mr. Bingham reed. a letter from Mr. Ellis of an interesting character. I reed. a short letter from Mr. Richard upon business. Mr. Stewart states that incidents, which ten to develop the character of Keopuolani, are daily occurring, by which their hopes are strengthened that she was a subject of renewing grace & died in the faith of Jesus Christ. A lascar who has been at the islands a considerable time & understands the language said to her that it was good for the people to attend to the pa1apak but not to the~P:Jl5;,- that they did so in India- the ll.~he told her "vas a superstition peculiar to the Americans & could do the people here no good. These suggestions disturbed her mind & she sent for • her Tahitian instructor to make inquiries respecting it. He told her that it was not true that the pule was peculiar to America- but that it was true, that in India the people gave attention to the palapala but not to the puie.- but notwithstanding they were heathen still- This statement of Taoa satisfied her, and she 14 �LEVI VOLUME 2 bade those who were for giving up the pule. depart from her, for they \-vere the children of the devil. The • enemies of good morals & religion are chagrined & mortified at the apparent triumph of Christianity in the case of Keopuolani- and they were filled with rage at the complete victory which the Christian manner of interment has in this instance achieved over the former heathen custom of disposing of the dead. The morning after the funeral Mr. Ruggles was met by Mr. Jones & received from him insult & abuse. A few willing & devoted servants of Satan beset the king with the full determination to get hum drunk in the course of the day, in the execution of which they were but too successfuL A most miserable triumph indeed- AI, Mr. Ellis & some of the brethren were passing by the encampment of the king just at evening they called in- The king asked Mr. Ellis what he had come for- Mr. E. replyed-- that as he was passing by he thought he "vould just call in to express his aroha to him- The king said it was very kind in himebut said he must not stay for that was the devil's place.In consequence of the baptism of Keopunbni Kaahun1anu, opna, & Puaiti. the blind man, have applied for baptism, as also Kamirrloku for the baptism of his SOD. These applications will occasion some doubt & hesitance as to what may be duty. • Sabbath S.eptr. 28th. Native service conducted at the meeting house by Mr. Bingham and at IYJaititi by Mr. Thurston. English service by Mr. Stewart from Ps .. 119 130 HThe entrance of thy word giveth light." At the close of the native service in the afternoon Mr. Stewart & Mr. Ruggles sung a new hymn lately composed by Mr. Ellis- being a translation of the hymn sung at the embarkation of the re-ent~·)1'cernent at New Haven Oct. [Nov,] 19 1822, "Awake isles of the South,"Monday Sept. 29, 1823. Had a meeting for business in the morning & afternoon relative to occupying Hawaii as a field for missionary labor. At a previous meeting the resolution was passed to take DNO stations, one at f...airua & the other at "'Svaia'kea as soon as circumstances would admit- and Mr. Ruggles had volunteered to leave Tamvai for the space of one year & an half or two years & to labor with an associate at IYJaiakea. Mr. Thurston having been allowed the privilege of choosing his Station on Hawaii he was requested to designate the one for which he had the preference. He decided in favor of Kaiwa conditionally & his choice was accepted.- • Tuesday Septr. 30th. The confinement of Mrs. Bishop took place last night & was attended with very great distress & danger. The child did not survive. She is much more comfortable to day than could have been expected. 15 �LEVI VOLUME 2 Wednesday Octr. 1. The funeral of Mr. Bishop's child was attended this forenoon. An original hymn • composed by Mr. Bingham was sung on this occasion. Though it was the funeral of one which had not opened its eyes upon this world of sin & suffering yet the considerations were solemn. Several whaling ships arrived today. Some of the captains are enraged on account of the tabu & some fears are entertained that they will make disturbance. It is said that females are forbidden to go on board the vessels, and the ships which desire females to come on board are required to pay one dollar at the fort for every female going on board. Thursday OctI. 2. At a meeting of the mission the assignment of Mr. Bishop & Mr. Goodrich to their respective stations was made, the fonner to \Vaiakea to be associated with Mr. Ruggles & the letter to Kairua with Mr. Thurston. Dr. B. was allowed to choose his Station either at Kairua l Lahaina, or Bonoruru as he should think his location would best subserve the interests of the mission. Mr. Ely was allowed to choose his Station. Several ·whaling ships arrived to day. Capt. Burch called upon the family towards evening. His ship is full, & he calculates returning to • America as soon as he shall have obtained fresh provisions, & his men shall have recovered from the Scurvy, with which many of them are affected. We hope to obtain a few supplies from him. Friday 3. The committee of ways & means presented their statement of the probable expense of the mission for the current year. Mr. Bingham wrote a letter to Mr. Thurston designed & calculated to inspire confidence in God in view of the self denying & arduous post which has been assigned to him on Hawaii- & to animate him in going forward firmly in the prosecution of his duty. The letter was signed by all the members of the mission present at this station. Had a meeting of the Church in reference to the case ofWm. Kamohoula. Appointed a Committee to make a statement ofhi.s conduct & present the charge.- also appointed a committee to seek for him & bring him forward to answer the charges. Saturday 4th. The Haaheo arrived this morning with Kamarn.alu & Kinau- The king is expected soon.- Mr. Ellis will tarry at Lahaina till after the Sabbath. • Kmaimoku has sent orders to his head man to fumish the mission family with potatoes & meat. He sent us some potatoes to day, & on Monday he will send us a hog. At 9 o'ck this morning Mr. Goodrich, Mr. Ely, Mr. Loomis & myself went on board the Staunton Capt. 16 �LEVI VOLUME 2 Burch with a view to obtain some provisions. The Capt. made a present of several smaH articles of no great • value- but was unwilling to sell beef & pork for anything but cash) as he is in want of money, & as that may be commanded for those artic1es- We were treated very politely. On retuming to the shore we met with Capt. Coffin of the Alliance who is bound home. During the summer he fell in with the Thames Capt. Clasby. Capt. Clasby requested him to call upon the mission family & to express his remembrance of us.Had a meeting of the Church this afternoon to attend to the case of\X:1m. Kamohoula.- He was present and acknowledged the charges- confessed that he had done ·wrong & had been very wicked- but that he was now sorry & willing to make a public confession of his faults.- Sabbath Octr. 5th. The Niu arrived from Lahaina this morning having on board l'Iaihe & KapiohmL. Stephen Pupuhi also came down in the same vessel. Kaahumanu & Taurrtu,artl are expected after the Sabbath. Native service in the meeting house by Mr. Bingham & at "'V'laititi by Mr. Thurston. The service at this place was well attended Kamamalu & Kinau! Boke, Name & Kapiofani & several • other principal chiefs were present. Monday 6. This morning Mr. & Mrs. Ellis arrived from Lahaina in an English whating ship Capt. Brooks. Mrs. E. 's health is very much improved. In the afternoon the monthly prayer meeting for the natives was observed at the meeting house- and in the evening for the family & strangers who may wish to join with them at the mission house. Tuesday 7 Octr. Mr. Ellis is removing some of his effects from the missionary ei3tablishment to the straw house built for his accommodation by Karairnoku contiguous to the scire where he has commenced building a stone one. This afternoon the king arrived from Morokai in the Waverly. On his debarkatLon a salute was fired fro one of the hips in the harbor. The family met this evening to converse on the propriety of making some arrangement with respect to occupying Ha\vaii different from the plan adopted at the last meeting. Mt. Thurston being very unwilling to take the Station Kaiwa with no other aid than that assigned him. • The evening was spent in free conversation but no resolutions were taken. After the meeting was broken up, Mr. Bingham & myself went to the village to attend prayers with the king & chiefs, a messenger having been dispatched early in the evening to invite one of the missionaries 17 �LEVI VOLUME 2 clown. On arriving at Naihe's where the king had made a stop, we found that the king had retired to his bed • & had gone to sleep- and most ofrus retinue who had cast their beds in every direction around the house were stretched out fast locked in the arms of sleep. Naihe « Kapiotani arose & Mr. B. attended religious worship with them.- Wednesday 8th. Having had for some time a desire to see ';;\laititi & Leahi (DiarrlOndAl.ill) Mr. Loomis & myself mounted the horses after dinner & rode up there, afterwards making the circuit of Diamond hilL The situation of-Waititi is pleasant, & enjoys the shade of a large number of cocoanuc & kOti trees. The kou has large spreading branches & affords a very beautiful shade. There is a considerable extension of beach and when the surf comes in high the natives amuse themselves in riding on the surrboard. On the S.w. side of Diamond hill there are two old m.orais- one of which appeared to be very ancient. In passing round the east side of the hill the sea opens towards Morokai, RaDai, Maui & Hawaii without any obstructionThe three former of those islands were visible but Hawaii on acct. of its distance & d~e settling down of the clouds in the direction of it was not visible. We left our horse on the N.E. side and ascended the hill towards the S.W. From the edge of the crater we had a fine view of the country around- On one hand was • the sea \vith all its "roaring multitude of waves" tumbling & foaming and rolling its snow white surges towards the shore. In a direction opposite to our ascend about one and an half miles distant from our position was \Vaialai presenting the prospect of a beautiful grove of tall cocoanut trees & other vegetation occupying a more humble place.- Some distance further, were nvo eminencies destitute of verdurewhich terminated the prospect in that direction- turning the eyes round from N.E. to S.W. a diversified scene met the view- the prospect is mostly terminated by distant ridges marked by ravines & various irregularities- Some of the mountains ascending gradualy others rising more abruptly & imposing their ragged fronts upon the eye- \rallies modesty leading the retiring hills back till met by obtruding mOlllltains- on our left hand & nearly in a S.W. direction the eye, passing over the cocanut [sic} & kOlt trees of\Vaititi. & ranging over taro patches, waving sugar cane & parcels of verdant bananas interspersed with clusters of tall coaconuts - houses of the natives- and here & there a leou or a haD tree, rested upon the mission establishment & the village of Honoru1u, with the shipping in the harbor beyond pointing their masts above the numerous houses of the natives- together with the shipping in the roads still farther • to the left. From our position we could look directly down into the spacious bosom of what is supposed to have once been a bed of burning lava- the eye, ascending the sloping sides of the crater now covered with grass, 18 �LEVI VOLUME Z traced the brim entirely round, (a distance judged of two or two and an half miles- our position was on the lowest side of the brim, that part directly opposite to use was several hundred feet higher and ascended • nearly to a peak presenting on the frontside next the sea a very imposing appearance.- After descending, we resumed our horses & pursued our way home- on arriving at the mission house just after dark, we met Naihe &. Kapiolani at the door returning to the village, they having stopped after the usual Wednesday afternoon lecture to take tea. Capt, Macey also favored the family with his company at tea. This aftemaon Kaahumanu & Taunuarii arrived from Lahaina. Mr. Bingham called his evening upon Kuakini, who has recently arrived from the windward-he also on his way called at Nathe's where the king has taken up his lodging, also at the house of Kaahurnanu, but as the king & chiefs had lain down to sleep he did not tarry or disturb any of them except Kuakini. Thursday Octr. 9th. Some presents having been made to the mission by sea captains I attended to the removal of them from Mr. Crocker's to the missionary establishment. After our customary prayer meeting the brethren took up the subject ofMr Bishop's & Mr. Goodrich's location with a view to the reconsideration of the vote assigning the former to \Y/aiake3 & the latter to • Kailua. A vote was passed to reconsider the motion relative to their location. Friday 10th. Have been favored today with calls from several sea captains & officers of ships now in port.- The mission has also reed. an acceptable present of a keg of butter & a bag of dried apples from Capt. \X1hippey of the Frances. This day has been one of no small interest & importance to the mission.- The assignment of Mr. Bishop to Kairua to be associated with Mr. Thurston occupied the first place in the discussions of the rnoning and the passing of a resolution in favor of it indicated very unfavorably in reference to the settlement of Waiakea & threatened an abandonment for the present of that station. It was thought however that that station ought not to be relinquished without a strenuous effort to retain it. The acceptance of the generous offer of Mr. Ruggles to assist in laying the foundations of that station, provide he might be associated with an ordained missy. having been of necessity declined on account of the inability of the miss. to comply with the conditions of it- the disinterested feelings of Mr. R. were again • appealed to by a resolution of the miss. to accept gratefully his offer to accompany Mr. Goodrich to W. if he should feel at liberty to offer his services towards planting that station. After much conversation upon the quantity of assistance which might be relied upon from this & other stations, and the mutual agreement of 19 �LEVI VOLUME 2 lvlr. Bishop & Mr. Ely to make any exchange of stations for a few months in order that the claims of Tau"\-vai might not be entirely disregarded & to admit of an engagement to afford on the 'Qart of this station the aid • of two or three months labor at Waiakea, Mr. R. much to our satisfaction & joy offered his services. Thus the business of location has terminated; and apparently to the satisfaction of all concerned. Probably no other distribution of the members, who have had stations assigned them, could have been made, with which every member would have been equalLy satisfied, & in which every one would have felt equal content. Saturday Octr. 11th. The king has made Mr. Bingm. a present of a hog worth about $4 also of 1/2 barrel of potatoes- Since the mbu was laid the mission has received two small hogs from Karaimoku & at least 7 barrels of potatoes, worth in all, as provisions are now sold, $27. Some persons unfriendly to the mission has whispered to some of the whaling captains that the missionaries have been the means of laying the tabu. Not much credit, I believe, is given to the report, nor is inconvenience feared from it. Some of the chiefs seem to think that the missionaries ought to have had more respect to their wishes • in assigning the stations. N~jhe & Kapiolani expect soon to take up their residence at Kearalmkua & they afe somewhat disappointed that no teacher is assigned to that place for them, since teachers are to be sent to Waiakea, which is not the residence of any principal chief. Kamamall1 thought it was not the best way to send missionaries to Hedo (the district embracing Waiakea)- The missionaries she said would go there & establish among the people the observance of the Sabbath, teach them the palapab and induce them to cast off the practice of eviL- By & by the king would go there- get drunk, violate the Sabbath- & do very wickedly- the people seeing this would give up the hcH1r.1J2Q110, & imitate the example of the king.It would be better she thought for the missionaries to stay with the king- reform him- make him a patron of the aia ponc.,t------ then he would be his example & influence induce the people to follow & persevere in the good way_ This is very specious reasoning- & if it were the duty of a missy_ to seek the favor of men & to gratify the freak even of a king, rather than to seek the greatest, lasting, & most permanent good of subjects as well as rulers- of the oppressed as well as the oppressor, of the maaainana as well as the fJlmihele- then it would be the duty of all the missionaries to go where the king goes, & to stay • where he stays- to devote the whole of their attention to those in authority & to esteem the reformation of the common people, their edification, elevation & salvation, a subject of as little importance as the chiefs do the rights, Hbelttes & possessions of their subjects.20 �LEVI VOLUME 2 Sabbath 12th. The native meeting was very fully attended both in the morning & aftemoon- The • king was present both parts of the day & a large number of chiefs- Kaahumanu; TaurmJ.arii······· Kuakini~~ & others. Me Bingham preached on the former part of the day & Mr. Ellis in the aftemoon- Mr. E. preached from Luke 17. 21. Remember Lot's wife. To explain his text he alluded to the account in Genesis of the overthrow of Sodam & Gomorrah giving a very particular history of that a\vful catastrophe and the reasons of it. He then referred to the use which the Savior made of the allusion, and applied it very forcibly & closely to their sins- & the means of instruction with which they are now favored. The good & right way is before them- it is pointed out by the teachers & the teachers are ready to take them by the hand & lead them on securely. They are to forsake their old ways, resolutely to pursue the path of knowledge & purity but they must not desire to retum to their former customs & habits- they must not suffer any partiality of love for them to exist in their minds:- if so, they imitate Lot's wife, & expose themselves to everlasting destruction. Me Thurston preached at '9;:/aitit:LMr. Bishop conducted the English service in the presence of a full congregation, composed of the • caprns. & officers & seamen from the ships now in port, & occasional residents.~·· Kuakini also attended this service.- Text- "How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation." \Xlhile passing to the meeting house met several sailors, with shovels going to dig a grave for one of their ship~mates who died this morning of the scurvy. An officer of one of the whaling ships called at the mission house after dirmer. He appeared to be a religious man- said he had seen Messrs. Fisk & Parsons at Smyrna- Stated that during the summer the ship to which he belonged had fallen in with the Thames & that the two ships remained some time in compy.- That he had been several times on board the T. He gave a favorable acct. of two on board as being pious- The steward & the third mate.Monday Octe 13th. This moming two sailors from the ship to which the man belonged who died yesterday of the scurvy called at the mission house after bibles- they said they were just retUtning from the interment of their ship~mate- They appeared soleron- acknoledge the frailty of life & the importance of being prepared for death & eternity.- • Wednesday Oct. 15, 1823. Capt. Weeks having kindly offered the use of his blacksmith's bellows to the mission while he should remain in port they were yesterday brot. up to the missy. establishment & set up. Today a blacksmith which had been previously engaged to make a num. of iron utensels for the mission Z1 �LEVl VOLUME 2 came to work.- We have now four men employed who are performing mechanical labor for the mission.- • Capt. Allen & Capt. \X!hippey called at the mission house this afternoon- and after attending native service at the meeting house retd. & took tea with the family. In the evening the report of the deputation for exploring Hawaii was read- and a vote taken appointing a com. of two Me E. & Mr. B. to receive the report, minutes & journals of the deputation & from those repair a narrative of the tour, with a view to its being forwd. to the Lond. Miss. Soc. & the Am. B. Thursday 16. The king gave a public dinner to day & it was followed by some firing from the forts & ships in the harbor, and with not a little inebriety at lee pakaka- (the kings wharf). Three seamen from the ship Alliance attended our Thursday evening prayer meeting. Friday 17. This morning the Arab Capt. Meek arrived from Canton in days having been absent from this port 142 days. He has obtained all the articles for which the mission sent except the slates. The Sultan also arrived this morning from the N.\V coast. Capt. Kelley of the Eagle is overhauling his vessel to stop a leak, which for many days before his arrival • admitted the water so profusely that he was under the necessity of keeping two pumps at work most of the time. Saturday 18. Towards evening Mr. Ruggles accompanied by Stephen Pupuhi embarked in the Frances Capt. \Vbippey for 18.uwai .. - Mr. R. goes down for the purpose of making preparation to leave T for a season in order to (he settlement of the station at Waiakea. Mrs. R. & the two children remain at this place. Sabbath 19. On acct. of indisposition Mr. Ellis did not take part in any of the exercises to day Mr. B. conducted native service in the morning & afternoon. Mr. Thurston preached at \l/aititi. Mr. Bishop conducted the English service.- Several sailors called after bibles. Monday 20th. Delivered up to the ladies the contents of several boxes of clothing reed. at different times from the friends of this mission in America, who made an equal division of them including lamvai & Lahaina stations.- • Commenced copying the public journal with a view to its being sent to the Cor. Sec. by some on of the whaling ships now in port bound to the United States. Tuesday 21. 'While the family were a brakefrlst the blacksmith's shop was discovered to be on £tre, but Z2 �LEVI VOLUME 2 the fire was extinguished without its doing any material injury- Providentially some rain had fallen during • the morning which had so moistened that, & the other buildings in the yard that the progress of the fire was easily prevented. The mission has reed. today by Capt. Meek from Canton a box containing a quantity of writing paper some penknives, shirts, jackets, shoes, &c. & a fe"" toys for the children estimated at $40 by us as a present from Capt. Frede. Wm. Comelford. The king set out in a little schooner this morning for Lahaina but he did not proceeded far before the vessel was put about returned to this place again.- Letters were reed. from Lahaina which contain the very pleasing intelligence that Mr. Richards had according to Christian custom in a public manner joined Hoapiri & Kalakua in the bands of honorable wedlock.Things are going on well there- though Mr. R. writes very urgently for Me Ste,;vart to retUlTl.Wednesday 22. A sailor from the whaling ship the Swift called at the mission house this morning for a Bible and stated that on their cruise the capt. of that vessel & tvvo seamen had been killed by a whale. Favored this evening with the company of Capt. Weeks & Capt. Bunker of the Connecticut at tea. • As Naihe is expected soon to sail in the Brig Niu for Hawaii- Mr. T. being desirous to avail himself of the opportunity now presented of proceeding to his station is putting his effects into a state of readiness to embark for K8.irua.Thursday October 23rd. Mr. Thurston is with all possible expedition preparing to embark in the Niu for Kairua which is expected to sail tomorrow- Most of the family are employed in assisting him pack up & remove his effects- Mr. Loomis in attending the cart to the village & transporting the effects on board the vessel which lays a short distance from shore. In the evening a prayer meeting conducted by Mr. Bingham. This day being the fourth anniversary of the embarkation of the first missionaries at Boston- Mr. Bingham adverted to the fact also to the merciful dealings of God's Providence to the pioneers of his mission through all the way in which they have been led- & the cause which this mission has for gratitude to the Redeemer of IsraeL As the close of the remarks Mr. B. read the joint letter of the miss. to the Cor. Sec .. of the B. about to be forwarded by the ship Staunton, Capt, Burch. • Friday Oct. 24. Me Thurston embarked this afternoon in the Niu with Name Kapiolani & others for Hawaii- It is possible that the vessel will touch at Lahaina. Mr. Bingham & other members of the family were present with him & his family at their embarkation. They appeared to go cheerfully though Mr. 23 �LEVI VOLUME 2 Thurston is for the present \vithout an associate & will probably be so until he is joined by Mr. Bishop, who • expects to go to Tauwai with his family & spend several months there before he shall go to Hawaii to be permanently settled at the station to which he was assigned. Saturday 25. Mr. Stewart sailed for Lahaina in a vessel belonging to Gov. Adams, on board which the Gov. embarked- I put on board a small barrel of oil for Mr. Thurston. Kauikeouli embarked for Lahaina at the same time in another vessel. The wind was light during the afternoon & evening- Rain & some thunder in the night.Sabbath Oct. 26. Mr. Ellis conducted the native service in the rooming & Mr. Bingham in the afternoon. Mr. Ely preached in English to a full congregation from 20 Mat. 15. "Is thine eye evil because I am Monday Octr. 27. Most of the day engaged closing communications for America to be forwd. by the Staunton. Conclude the copying of the public letter covering 3 sheets which I commenced last night by the request of Mr. Bingham.Transferred my lodging from the cellar to the room upstairs just relinquished by Mr. • Goodrich for the south ground floor room. Mr. Ely occupying the north one. Tuesday 29th. Put communications on board the Staunton Capt. Burch bound directly to Americaconsisting of the Journal of the mission from May 26 to Sep. 6- the joint letter & several other letters for the Miss. Rooms & private letters to friends.- In the evening the Staunton was under way.Wednesday 20. Mr. Bingham was called to attend a funeral this afternoon Mr. Ellis conducted the lecture for the people. Thursday 30th. By the invitation of Capt. Weeks 9 of the mission family went on board his ship to dine. In the evening our family prayer meeting was attended by Capt. Weeks & the captains of several other whaling ships now in port. Friday 31st. This afternoon Mr. Ruggles arrived in the Eos from Tamvai- being now ready to proceed to Waiakea he will improve the first opportunity of proceeding thither with his associate. This evening a disturbance took place at the village between some sailors & the natives on the wharf in front of Mr. Reves' shop. Several sailors were hurt & it is said one killed. • Saturday Nov. 1. Several captains have been sweeping for the sailor who is supposed to have been killed by a stone while swimming from the scene of disturbance ""hich took place last evening: but without success- It seems now to be a question whether any person was killed, though there are several individuals 24 �LEVI VOLUME 2 ready to affirm that they saw some one sink, as they suppose from the blow of a stone, while attempting to escape to a place of safety from the scene of the riot.• Mr. & Mrs. Bishop embarked in the afternoon on board the Mara Capt. Macy for Tauwai, Dr, B. Mr. L. & Mr. H. have this afternoon been endeavoring to break the horse to draw in a cart or ''\-\!3ggon, by harnessing him into the ox cart which has been fitted up for the purposes of a dray. Sabbath Nov. 2nd, 1823. The Mara, on board which Mr. & Mrs. B. embarked yesterday got under way this morning & proceeded for T8.uwai. The morning service for the natives & the English service was conducted by Mr. Bingm. while Mr. Ellis was conducting a service at \Vaititi with Kaahumanu at her particular request- In the afternoon Mr.. Ellis officiated at the meeting house, & Mr. B. attended at Viaititi.Monday 3rd. A small schooner sailed for Lahaina, on board which I shipped a few things for the brethren: but had no time to write.- Gave a bal on the Treasr. for $240 in favor of Capt. Avent S. De Peyster 30 days sight for 200 doll. borrowed of him at 20 pr Ct advanced.- Capt. De. P. had been at these islands before- and is now on his way from the coast, where he sold his vessel, a passenger in the ship • Jupiter, Capt. Leslie bound to ManiHrl- Going on board the Jupiter I met with a cousin ofMr. Thurston, Mr. Daniel S. Dodge 1st. mate of that vessel.Mr. B. attended by appointment the monthly meeting at \\1aititi with Kaahumanu. In the evening the family met to observe the concert & were joined by Cap. \Veeks of the Enterprise, & Cap. Bunder of the Connecticut, likewise by Mr. Shaw.Tuesday 4. This afternoon Mr. L. & myself went to the village with the cart in order to get a few boards which have been purchased for covering the printing house- also 4 sticks of timber which were a few days since presented by Capt. Clarke of the Sultan. On arriving at the place where the timber had been put we could find nothing of it, and on enquiry we learned that it had been stolen.- We regret it very much on account of the very great scarcity of timber & our particular need of it at this time.Wednesday Novr. 5th 1823. The \X1haling Ships are beginning to put to sea- several have sailed to day, & several have sailed each day for three or four days past.~ Geo. Taurnumii called at the mission house this afternoon on his way to \Vaititi to wait upon his • father- Mr. B. went to W. to attend a lecture. Mr. L. & Dr. B. have this afternoon .commenced shingling the printing house.Capt. Weeks & Capt. Toby took tea & spent the evening at the mission house.25 �LEVI VOLUME 2 The Tamehaorelane :::.aild for T-1UW<11.Thursday NovI. 6. Geo. Taumuarii has brat. his wife who is somewhat ill to the mission house) where he • requests she may remain a short time for the beneHt of medical aid. Friday 7. Occupied to day in writing up the residue of the public journal with the view to its being sent to America by the ship Alexander Capt. Gee. B. Chase; by which also I expect forwarding a letter to Mr. Hill advising him of the bill of exchange drawn on the Treasury for $240 due Capt. De Peyster for $200 silver dollars borrow of him at 20 pr Ct. adve. Saturday 8. There is a report in circulation to say that the king contemplates taking a voyage to England in the La Algie Capt. Starbuck. Sabbath 9. Early this morning Bake called upon Mr. B. to inform him of the king's contemplated visit to England & also of his own & request that one of the native youths might accompany him as an instructor. Mr.. B. conducted native service ·with Kaahumanu at -Waitili, & Mr. Ellis both parts of the day for the people at this place.- • Mr. Ely was prevented by illness from conducting the English service. Mr. G. though not prepared engaged in the public duties in his stead. Monday lOth. Attended the sale of Mr. HunnewelPs goods & made several purchases. In the evening Mr. L made a settlement with Capt. Kelly of the Eagle who has purchased of us a quantity of iron & some timber from the hulk of the Ruby, in payt. for which we have agreed to receive oiL Tuesday 11. Mr. B. & Mr. Ellis sailed in the La A.igle for Lahaina- Mr. E. with a view to ascertain the certainty of the kings voyage to England, & in case he should conclude to go to ascertain his wish as to having a missionary accompany him. In case he should desire it he intends signifying his willingness to accompany him. There seems to be a gathering of the heads of the nation at Lahaina to consult upon the subject.- Bake sailed to day & the illness of Taumuarii alone prevented him & Kaahumanu from doing the same. About the time the La Aigle sailed a small schooner arrived from Lahaina- Some who came down report that the king had no intention of going to England.- • Several whaling ships sailed today, one of which was the Ganges, Capt. Coffin for America on board which we put a few communications. The Enterprise & the Wm. Rotch sailed. Wednesday 12. Dr. &Mrs. B. sailed early this morning in the Brig Owhyhee for Lohaina- A letter was 26 �LEVI VOLUME Z reed. today from Mr. S. at Lahaina in which it was stated that Mr. & Mrs. Thurston sailed from thence in good spirits on Wednesday the 5th inst. for Kairua,where they arrived after a very short passage. • At the native service this afternoon Mr. Ely read the hymns, HCJr;.orii. offered the first prayer & make a few remarks & Kanai, a sober & hopeful native made the concluding prayer. Capt. Geo. B. Chase of the Alexander got under way- On board this vessel some communications for America were put from the members of this station & several letters which were sent do-wn from Lahaina. Thursday 13. Mr. Loomis Mr. Harwood & myself went to \'(.Tai(iti & called upon KaahumanuTaumuarii is quite ill though somewhat better than he had been. The Waverly from Lahaina with an invitation to Kaahumanu & Taumuarii to go up thither came to anchor offW8.ititi last night. Reed. a letter from Mr. Thurston stating his arrival on the 5th at Kairua, also of his having been furnished by the Gov. with a large & pretty good house built for Kaahumanu when he resided at Kairua before whither he had conveyed his effect. Friday NovI. 14th. A small schooner called the Water Witch sailed for Lahaina, on board whieh I put a bed stead & a few plank, & a line to Mr. Stewart. • Capt. Gardner & Capt. Kelly took tea at the mission house & spent the evening/ Saturday NovI. 15th. The Waverly arrived form Lahaina & brot. letters for the Mission, Mrs. B. & Mrs. E. The king is really in earnest about going to England, & Capt. Starbuck proposes to take the King & his company, & to entertain them much at his own expense only for the compensation of certain privileges for the ships of his owners touching & recruiting here.- But Capt. S. refuses to take Mr. Ellis & family though the king & Karaimoku very much desire it & have offered to pay his passage. The brethren returned an answer to Mr. B.'8 letter by the W. which sails this evening, in which they recommended, in consideration of the state of Mrs. E. 's health, that Mr. E. should accompany the king if a passage could be obtained for himself & family.Sabbath Novr. 15. At the native service in the morning I'llI. G. read the hytml..s & in the afternoon Me E. the other parts were very decently & apparently acceptably performed by John Honnrii) Mr. E. preached in Eng. from Acts 17th 30- "But now commandeth all men every where to repent." A company of natives belonging to Kauikeoule commenced work in clearing out a fish pond in the • neighborhood of the mission house- but upon being spoken to on the subject & questioned as to the propriety of working on the Sabbath- they immediately desisted & apparently very cheerfully.The Deliverance arrived form Lahaina) but brat. no letters- Those who came down in her report that Z7 �LEVI VOLUME 2 the Barge is to accompany the king in the I.:Aigle on his contemplated voyage. to England. Wednesday Novr. 19 1823. The king in the I.:Aigle & the principal chiefs in the Barge & other vessels • together with Mr. Ellis & Mr. Bingham arrived from Lahaina early this moming. There appears at present to be very little probability that Mr. E. will accompany the king- & not much, that the Barge will attend the La Aigle as was reported.Mr. Ellis preached to a pretty full congregation of the chiefs & their attendants this afternoon. It is one year to day since the re··eJ.lfiJ,-cement embarked at New Haven for these isles of the Pacific- Twelve months have elapsed since the missionary company standing on the verge of their country & in full view of the ship which was to convey them from their loved native shores- from fathers & brothers, from sisters & mothers- from many beloved & bound to their hearts by the tenderest ties- encircled by a multitude of relatives & friends & those who love Zion, joined in the anthem "Wake isles of the South", &, after having been affectionately commended to the care of a watchful, overruling, & kind Providence, unburdened the feeling heart with the last living testimony that they could ever give of affection & friendship, & mutual pledges of remembrance in the hymn, • "Blest be the tie that binds Out hearts in Christian love." Thursday 20th. Mrs. B. & Mrs. R. have been employed during the day in cutting & fitting dresses of rich figured satin for the Queen who is preparing to accompany the king on his contemplated voyage to England- while a company of her females have been at the mission house busily sewing. Friday 21. Mrs. B. & Mrs. R. with the aid of a few native females continue at work completing the dresses for the Queen.Saturday 22. The roof of the printing house has been completed to day & the workmen employed for the purpose paid off & dismissed. It is proposed to plaster the inside walls with mud & cover them with tap3.- Soon we hope to set up the press & commence printing the hymns & a new edition of the Spelling book. Reed. a letter from Mr. Stewart- He says "our watch word still is 'all's well'." (Mr. B. having written to Mr. Evarts with the view of forwarding the communication by the hand of Dr. Williams of the L'Aigle- & fearing that that ship might sail on the morrow, the Sabbath, was desirous of • having the letter copyed to night- It consisted of 11 pages & I sat up till 1/2 past 1 o'ck to accomplish it.) Sabbath, NovI. 23, 1823. Native service conducted in the rooming by Me Bingham-The house was full- The audience interesting- consisting of the king & many of the principal chiefs- At the request of 28 �LEVl VOLUME 2 the chiefs prayers were offered for the protection of Jehovah to be vouchsafed to the king & his associates on their contemplated voyage & for their safety & preservation in foreign lands.• In reference to the contemplated tour, Me B. preached from Heb. 11.16 ((But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly.)) Karaimoku being too ill to attend service at the meeting house, requested that one of the missionaries would conduct religious worship "vith him at his mVIl house.- This service also was conducted by Mr. Bingham, as was also an evening service at the house of Kaahmuanu. Me Ellis preached an animated discourse in the aftemoon in the presence of the king & most of the principal chiefs from Ps. 107, 23 & 24. ((They that go down to the sea in ships, see the works ofthe Lord, & his wonders in the deep." Mr. Goodrich preached in English from Rev. 3.20. ((Behold I stand at the door, & knock; if any man hear my voice, & open the door, I will come in to him, & will sup \vith him & he wLth me." Monday 24. Mr. Ellis & Mr. Bingham are preparing, in consequence of the delay of the salling of the L'Aigle, more communications & Mr. E. is taking the precaution of providing copies of the important communications to be intrusted to the care of different persons, that in case of the fallure of one it may be • supplied by another. The L'Aigle made a signal for sailing but did not start her anchor.Tuesday Nov. 25th. The La A..igle. got under 'way and continued opposite the harbor plying off & on during the day. The illness of Karaimoku & Taumuarii will probably occasion some delay of the kings sailing. Capt. Kelly having lost some of his men by deseltion brot. his ship [00 off the harbor & layoff & on during the day while he came on shore in pursuit of the deserters.Wednesday 26. Put a few pieces of plank of the old Ruby on board Gov. Adam's vessel, in compliance with his request, for seats in the house of worship at Kairua. Thursday 27. About 10 o'ck A.M. in the midst of the roar of cannon & the wailings of the people the king & his attendants embarked on board the boats of the VAigle to go out to tll,e shi.p which was under way off the harbor. The vessel continued plying off & on till about 3 o'ck when she stood out to sea. The bars of the. enclosure erected for the security of the cows were stolen last night by some evil minded person & in consequence of it a cow \vhich had recently calved made her escape.- the cow was discovered • in the morning, but the calf was missing, & we strongly suspected that it had been killed or stolen, but the cow having been shut up most of the day being let out towards evening proceeded to a place where she had left it & thus much to our gratification discovered it to us.29 �LEVI VOLUME 2 Friday 28. The Chief Keoua, gov. ofMaui, who died yesterday in the village, was buried today within the walls of the Fort. The corpse followed by a concourse of people was first brought to the meeting house • where a discourse was delivered by Mr. Ellis to a crowded auditory of attentive hearers, & at the conclusion of the exercises it was borne to the place of interment. The Tamehaorelani & the Paragon arrived from Tam-vat, the former vessel having Mr. \X1hitney on board. A Danish vessel from the Coast & a whaling ship also arrived today.This afternoon most of the members of the family upon the invitation of Capt. Gardner went on board his ship the Maria & took tea. A man who had absconded from the ship Globe,- had been taken & confined in irons in the Fort until the vessel should have sailed, but had made his escape, called here this evening requesting concealment. He was sent away with our advice to return on bd. Saturday Novr. 29th. Much to our surprise & regret a trunk belonging to Me Whitney containing much valuable clothing & all he brought with him from TaUivai, a number of sermons in the Hawaiian language, brought up to be inspected & corrected & the journal of the mission at Tauwai for a number of months prepared for transmission to America, & a number of other things, was discovered this morning to be • missing. We immediately suspected a number of men who brought a hog for sale last evening to have been guilty of the deed. T:'1ere residence was known to Mr. Loomis & myself & we made no delay in commencing an investigation. We called upon Karaimoku & related the circumstance, informing him of our suspicion.- He gave us permission to search the houses of the persons suspected & also to make search on board the bose in the harbor as one of the persons was about taking passage in her for MaUl, & sent a man to aid us. We made a thorough but fruitless search & were obliged to return without the trunk or the least notice of it. Sabbath 30th. Religious worship at \Vaititi in the morning conducted by Mr. Ellis & in the afternoon by Mr. Bingham. The service at the meeting house to the people was performed in the morning by Mr. Bingham & in the afternoon by Mr. Whitney- All the principal chiefs were present & the house was fulL Mr. Ely preached in English to a respectable number of hearers. Monday Deer. 1st. This being the day consecrated by the general consent of Christians throughout the • world to prayer & intercession for the progress of Christianity & the universal prevalence of pure tmdefiled religion- It was noticed at this place by a convocation of the people in the afternoon at the Meeting house & of the mission famaity in the mission house in the evening. 30 �LEVI VOLUME 2 . Tuesday 2nd. Eight Brigs & Schooners having on board most of the principal chiefs sailed for Maul & • Hawaii this morning. Among the most important chiefs were Karaimoku & Hoapiri for Maul & Gov. Adams & Naihe for Hawaii by the way of Lahaina. Mr. Whitney accompanied by Mr. Ely embarked for Lahaina in the Arab) Capt. Meek. If favorable opportunity should present Mr. W. intends visiting Kairua before his return. Mr. E. will probably not be absent many days. Stephen Pupuhi accompanied Karaimoku in the Barge. He will remain at Lahaina to assist the brethren in their work. He had been attached to Boki as an instructor until his departure for England with the King. He has probably been the means of doing Baki considerable good- from him he has reed. several valuable presents. Mr. Ellis feeling it his duty for the benefit of his wife)s health to procure passage to Eng. for himself & family made this forenoon application to the master of the Mentor of Bremen) for a passage to Canton) but did not succeed) as it was not certain whether the ship would proceed to Manilla or to Canton. He has also made application to the Capt. of the Gen. Hamilton an Am. ship bound to Canton but was informed that he could not be accomodated with a passage. • The printing house is so nearly finished that Mr. Loomis has ventured today to set up the printing press. Hope he will be able in a few days to put it in operation & to strike off an edition of the hymns. Mr. B. has commenced revising them for the press.Wednesday 3d. The brethren met this evening to converse upon the propriety of adopting some new method of preceedure in regard to employing mechanics to work for the mission or individuals of the mission. It was assented that labor for the general benefit of the mission ought to hold a paramount place to that of labor for an individual) and that it is desirable that as much mechanical work should be performed by the members of the mission as possible in order to a saving of expense to the funds of the mission. Thursday 4. As the attention of Mr. Loomis will be required for a few months to come to be given almost exclusively to the printing department he has thought proper to dismiss the men whom he had employed to proceed in the building of the new stone house designed for himself hoping that in the space of three months he will be better able to devote his attention to the superintendence of the building of it than he is at present. • Mr. Bingham has been employ during the past & the present day in leveling & securing the printing press which has been removed into the new building.I accompanied Mr. Goodrich to day to the hulk of the old Ruby & assisted him in making fast the stem 31 �LEVI VOLUME 2 of it, which had been liberated from its fastening, to the hulk of the old Wellington. • Friday Deer. 5th. Mr. B. attended the funeral of a young child ofMr. Allen. Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles have been engaged with the assistance of some of the men in covering with tapa the inside walls of the printing house. Sabbath. Divine service both in the meeting house & at \Vaititt, conducted by Mr. Ellis in the morning at this place & in the afternoon at W. & by Mr. B. in the morning at W. & at this place in the aftemoon. ! English service by Mr. Goodrich from Mark 6. 12. "And they went out & preached that men should repent." Mr. Loomis & myself attended by Honorii, Kar3ioulu & Kanai went to a valley inhabited by a few people about 2 miles distant and conducted worship, Honorii addressed them in a very appropriate manner- The people were interesting & we left them under the. conviction that they would derive benefit from. our visit. Monday Deer. 8th. The little sch. commanded by John Ii sailed for Lahaina this morning. About the same time the Brig Arab arrived from that place having on board Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely & Mr. Ely. They left • Mr. W. at 1. purposing to avail himself of an opportunity of going to Kalrua which had presented itself. Tuesday Deer. 9. Mr. Goodrich assisted by two hired men & aided by Mr. Loomis & myself commenced breaking up the remaining part of the hulk of the old Ruby- He proposes to make but one job of it- & to continue laboring upon it till it is all broken up. Made a settlement with Mr. Hunnewell this aftelTIOOn, & the family had his company at tea. In the evening called with Mr. Loomis upon Me Dana, & procured from him 500 in cash.- also gave him a draft on the Tr. of the Bd. for $700 including the cash borrowed & an old account. Friday Dec. 12. The illness (probably very partial) of K-1mJnanau has drawn from this village to 'Y{.'aitit:i where she had taken up a temporary abode- quite a number of people, who have gone to sit around her & wait upon her- according to the custom of this people when a chief is unwelLSaturday 13. The labors of the week which have been unusually excessive being now ended most gratefully do I avail myself of the rest afforded by the shades of the retiring week: and while I look back on the hours which have glided away, and borne along with them to the Throne on high the record of all that • transpired in them, invite my heart to a retrospect of its volitions- of its secret & overt acts. Sabbath 14. Mr. B. conducted both the native & the English service at this place in the morning & in the afternoon went to '\\ia~titi where Mr. Ellis conducted service in tile morning- Mr. E. in the afternoon 32 �LEVI VOLUME 2 preached here.Capt. Blanchard in the Octavia sailed for Kairua. Wednesday 17. Mr. "Whitney arrived today from Lahaina having performed a short visit to Kain.m during his absence. He brought letters from Mr. Thurston. Karaimoku came down in the vessel with Mr. W. Friday Deer. 19 1823. The confinement of Mrs. Ely took place today. The brethren of the mission met in the evening to consult as to the number of hymns to be printed & the number of copies to be struck off. After some conversation as to the number) it was agreed to print 42, the whole number prepared- A single copy it is calculated \vLll occupy 2 sheet. folded in a form to include 48 psges. Suggestions were also offered with respect to selling them to the natives instead of giving them: but no vote taken.Saturday 20th. Mr. Goodrich having leveled the Hulk of the old vessel so low that it was thought unsafe to break off any more of her timbers in her present position- it was proposed to haul her as near the shore as possible- accordingly Mr. G. Dr. B. Mr. L. & myself, assisted by 5 men & Mr. R.'s kanakas took advantage of a high tide at the latter part of the night- and hauled her aground near the shore. • The hulk is now moored in a very convenient position & we hope to be able to save the whole of it. Mr. L commenced setting the types for the printing of the hymns. Sabbath 21. Karaimoku has commanded the observance of the Sabbath & has forbid the people to cook their food on the Sab. or so much as kindle a fire. The meeting house has been well filled to day, particularly in the morning. Kaahumanu attended both parts of the day & passed the interval between the Eng. service & the native service in the aftemoon at the 1l1.ission house. Mr. Ellis preached n the moming & Mr. \Vhitney in the aftemoon- Mr. B. conducted Eng. service. Monday 22. Karaimoku set sail for Lahaina this morning in a small schooner on board which I shipped a few things for Messrs. Richards & Stewart,- also a few things for Mr. Thurston at KairU<1. He had not proceeded far before he put back to make a small repair the vessel having sustained a trifling injury by striking against a rock. The brethren held a meeting this evening to consult as to the expediency of affording more aid for Hawaii. As Mr. W. is willing to maintain the station at T:mwai alone till more missionaries shall arrive from • America it was concluded to withdraw Mr. Ely's appointment to Tauwai- and it was voted that Mr. E. has the approbation of the mission to remove to Kaiwa provided the brethren of that station approve of the measure.33 �LEV1 VOLUME 2 Tuesday Deer. 23. Karaimoku set sail a second time for MauL & Hawaii.Wednesday 24. At the usual lecture the marriage ceremony took place between Paite & Phoebe two ". Tahaitiar1S belonging to the family of Mr. Ellis. Thursday 25th. Last night there was experienced at this place a severe thunderstorm- The lightning struck in the fort on Dunch QQwl hill & killed three hogs & stunned one man- No other injury was done by the storm. Friday 26th. This afternoon Mr. \Xlhitney bid the family at this place farewell & took passage in a small schooner the Eos for Tauw8.L In the evening Mr. Loomis struck off a few sheets of the first 12 pages of the Hymns. Sabbath 28th. Native service in the morning conducted by Mr. Ellis & in the afternoon by Mr. B.Mr. B. also conducted the English servlce- T:::xt JeI. 23. 22. "But if they had stood in my counsel, & had caused my people to hear my words, then they shd. have turned them from their evil way, & from the evil of their doings." The doctrine deduced from it was, that the word of God faithfully preached is the instrument which God always makes use of in conviction & conversion. • Monday 29. Capt. Blanchard in the Octavia arrived from the Windward. I reed. a letter from Mr. Thurston by this conveyance. The letter states that the articles sent by the small schooner had come to hand & part of the things sent in the Niu some time since, the plank, some of the bricks & some pieces of the iron stove were deficient. Mr. T. stated also that a barrel of salmon shipped with the genL supplies for the station at Kairua which was not discharged at the time the rest of the things was landed & which was thought to be lost- is ascertained to be still on board the vessel & will soon be obtained. Thursday January 1st. 1824. The little schooner commanded by John Ii arrived from Lahaina bringing letters from Messrs. Richards & Stewart & the trunk of Mr. \X1hitney which was stolen from the entry in the mission house on the evening of Novr. 28th.- The trunk was taken by a kallr.:.Ka belonging to Kaikioeva & conveyed to Lahaina. Notice of its being there \vas communicated to Mr. W. before his return to Tauwai but he had little hopes of recovering it. A few only of the articles are missing.- Mr. R. forwarded the two quatterly statements for that station, by which it appears the expense of the station from May 30 to Nov 30 have been $468.29. • We commence this year under very favorable auspices- the indications of Providence are unusually encouraging- An edition of the hymns in the press- A new excitement of the people to obtain books & receive instmction- A disposition on the part of some of the chiefs to discountenance theft- A 34 �LEVI VOLUME 2 \villingness of great numbers to attend on the public services of the Sabbath. • At the meeting for prayer this evening Mr. Bingham made some remarks suitable to the commencement of the new year. Our faithful covenant keeping God has indeed crovvned the past year with goodness and is permitting us to look fonvard to the close of the one just commenced with hope- the prospect that the labors of the mission will not be in vain affords abmdant encouragement for each member to abound in labors of love & mercy in strenuous efforts to advance the kingdom of Christ in this land which is notwithstanding some partial reformation of the people & land of idolatry & superstition, of licentiousness & profligacy, - that the Sun or Righteousness might shine forth with such power & splendor as to dispel the clouds of ignorance & error of superstition & sin.Friday 2nd. It is reported, that by the order of Kaahumanu there has been a sacrifice made to day of hog, dogs, &c. in consequence of the illness of Cox who, the natives are foolish enough to suppose, is under the influence of A. naana- i.e. of the prayer of some person who is striving to pray him to death.Sabbath Jany 4th. Native service conducted by Mr. Ellis in the moming & by Nir. Bingham in the afternoon, who also conducted the Eng. service text Gen.15, 8. "And he said, Lord whereby shall I know • that I shall inherit it?" The subject was the evidences by which a person may know that he shall inherit the heavenly possessioDS;- and the possibility of arriving at a full assurance of hope. Monday 5th. The Paragon sailed this forenoon- by her the mission has forwarded a number of private letters. Mr. Jones & Capt. Babcock retum to America as passengers. As she got under way & proceeded out of the harbor salutes 1,vere fired from all-the foreign vessels in port. It is expected she will touch at TJ.lJl-ll before she proceeds to Canton. Monthly concert observed by the family in the evening enjoyed a pleasant season of prayer. Desire for myself to derive benefit from such seasons- to get more of the spirit of prayer- & to get my heart more deeply affected with the miserable condition of the people by whom I am surrounded, & who are continually dropping into etemity without a saving knowledge of the true God- without hope & without any fitness for heaven. Tuesday 6th. Early this morning made an attempt to draw the Ruby further ashore by means of falls & blocks fastened to an anchor bedded on shore: but did not succeed in getting her many feet from her • former position- intend making another attempt. Mr. G. & myself have been under the necessity of working alone for the two last days: & there seems not much prospect of our immediately hiring foreigners to assist us. 35 �LEVI VOLUME 2 Wednesday 7. Made another attempt at drawing the Ruby ashore- succeeded in St31ting her a short • distance, but were obliged to desist in consequence of the failure of the rope. We enabled to hire a man to assist in breaking up the vesseLThursday lany 8th. Had the success to employ another man to assist on the old ship; but made very little progress in getting up the floor timbers, which are now the only timbers remaining- At our customary prayer meeting Mr. Shaw, who has been a very constant attendant since he arrived in the place, informed us that he should probably not enjoy another season of the kind with us as he is about to embark for America in the Champion. Friday 9. Mr. Ruggles requested a meeting of the family to obtain their advice as to what course he ought to pursue, whether to continue here waiting for an opportunity to remove to Waiakea or to return for the present to Tamvai, his men who came up with him having become discontented and anxious to return. The family voted that he & his wife have permission to return. He expected to avail himself of an opportunity which is afforded by the sailing of the Champion which is to touch at Tauwai in her way to Canton. • This aftelTIoon the man whom we employed yesterday to work on the Ruby was considerably hurt in his breast by a stick of timber which fell upon him. Mr. Loomis struck off a proof sheet of 12 more pages of the hymns.Saturday 10. Employed part of this day upon the Public journal- some of the day also in writing to ML Evarts & Mr. Jenks. ML G. has experienced some inconvenience from a pain in the breast occasioned by excessive labor in breaking up the old vessel. Did not work today on the Ruby, but the man employed in hauling up the timber which had been previously got off. Sabbath 11 th. Native service very fully attended- more being present than could be accommodated with seats or than could find room in the house. Mr. Bingham preached in the moming & afternoon, Mr. Ellis being released from taking part in the exercises of the Sabbath in consequence of his being exclusively engaged in writing the journal of the tour arOlmd Hawaii. Mr. Ely preached in English from James 1st. 2 to the 8th verses. Last night the brig Brutus from Monterrey formerly commanded by Capt. Meek, now under • the Russian flag anchored in the Roads and this morning came into the harbor. The Capt. reports that Capt. Newell of the Mentor had sold his ship & would shortly return to this is1. End of Volume Two. 36 � 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 Chamberlain (Levi) Family Journals 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 Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0002 - 1823.08.05 - 1824.01.11 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1823.08.05 - 1824.01.11 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource If you would like permission to publish or reproduce this material, please send your requests to archives@missionhouses.org Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/41ac22a5144ec3784c1370f05681c2dc.pdf 9dafb71f80e72a95ba92c4c0cbc93c62 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 1 Volume I • November 11, 1822 ~ August 4, 1823 Monday, Nov. 11, 1822. At one o'clock, after causing a load of baggage for several of the missionaries to be put into a waggon to be conveyed to New Haven, and taking an affectionate leave of various friends & my uncle who very kindly called on me at Miss Witham's and attended me to the"Missionary Rooms"j I proceeded to the Post Office and there took a seat in the Mail Stage with a view of going to New Haven in order to embark in the Ship Thames Capt. Clasby bound on a whaling voyage to the coast of Japan and to touch at the Sandwich Islands at one of which the Captain had agreed to land the mission family. Arrived at New Haven on Tuesday the 12th at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Found Mr. Evarts at the house of Judge Baldwin and was desired by him to continue there till my embarkation, that I might b~ at hand to assist him as much as possible. I was constantly employed during my stay at New Haven. Sabbath 17th. Attended divine service at the Rev. Mr. Merwin's meeting house, Sermon in the forenoon by the Rev. Mr. Bishop, in the afternoon by the Rev. Mr. Richards. In the evening Services appropriate to the embarkation were attended to in the Rev. Mr. Merwin's meeting house. The Rev. Mr. Bardwell delivered an address to the mission family, (the male members standing,) after the address by Mr. Bardwell, President Day at some length addressed the audience, the exercises were concluded by prayer and singing. After service the mission family had a private meeting at Judge Baldwin's, at which Mr. Bardwell was present, and made sum remarks rel?-tive to the voyage,respecting the manner of conducting towards each other,-the influence of our example in the ship's company, the danger of exerting an influence unfavorable to religion and the great object of our going out to the heathen, by being light in our deportment and trifling in our conversation in our seasons .of ..... : " relaxation on deck.-Mr. Evarts also addressed us, cautioning us against asking the captain too many questions and speaking to the helmsman at improper seasons.Monday 18th. A very busy day-Experienced some anxiety at the delay of the waggo~ expes;teg. on from Boston containing baggage belonging to Mr. Stewart, Mr. Bishop and Dr. Batchely. [Blatchely] In the evening Mr. Richards preached a farewell sermon from these words, "The isles shall wait for me", after which the instructions of the prudential committee were addressed to the mission family by Mr. Evarts the Cor. Sec. A collection in aid of the San. lsI, Mission was taken up.-At the close of the services the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered. The Rev. Mr. Merwin & the Rev. Mr. Taylor officiating. Tuesday 19th. Arose very early this morning and repaired to Mr. Forbe's Store and as soon as it was 1 ·6""'·:"1i'1-.·____.0 _ _'=.";-f"",~'~,,-,-' ••.....:·..... ", �LEVI VOLUME 1 opened began to open the boxes which arrived the day before in the Sloop Frances, from Boston. During the forenoon made selections of various artivles of bed clothing, such as quilts, sheets, blankets, pillow cases, shirts and clothing of various kinds suitable to be worn on the passage.-About 10 o'clock went on board the ship with a boat load of stores, medicines, & baggage of the missionaries. Had a good deal of solicitude in consequence of the delay of the waggons. Returned form the vessel at 1/2 past 12 waggons not arrived. felt very anxious. Just before one the man sent in the morning to overtake the waggons returned and reported that they would be along in the course of an hour. At two o'clock the missionaries repaired to Thompson's wharf where a large number of citizens and friends of missions had collected. At about three a circle was formed, within which the missionaries took their stand: The embarking service was commenced by the singing of a very appropriate hymn, after which the throne of grace was address by the Rev. Mr. Merwin in a very fervent and affecting manner; at the conclusion two verses of the hymn, "Blest by the tie that binds" were sung, (the whole could not be sung from want of time.) A passage through the multitude was then opened for the mission family to proceed to the boats; The members and a few individuals immediately upon coming to the boats stepped in, and in a few minutes we shoved off form the land; the land of our nativity endear to all our hearts, by being the residence of parents and relatives near & dear by the ties of nature,-of friends entwined around us by the ties of affection. Towards evening Mr. Evarts, a few individuals who had gone on board, Mr. Stewarts, Dr. Batchely and myself went ashore. The articles which came on from Boston and various other things at the Store Room of Messrs. Forbs different spelling from previous mention: Forbes & Son were put on board the Actress, a New York Packet, which lay at the end of the wharf; but as the tide did not suit in the evening she did not go off to the Ship, which had dropped down about 7 miles, till the morning. Mr. Stewart and Dr. Blatchely returned to the ship the same evening in a barge which brought off the Captain. Wednesday 20th. Returned to the ship again very early in the morning in the Packet containing the residue of our baggage, in company with Capt. Clasby. After the baggage was put on board, the ship was immediately got under weigh and we proceeded without delay down the sound; but as the wind was light we did not make repid head~way. Wrote a few lines to Mr. Evarts by Mr. Cross who went back to New Haven in the Packet. Wrote during the afternoon and evening to Mr. Hill and Mr. Anderson, by the pilot who was put ashore on Montauck point.I• • Thursday morning, 21st. (lst day). half after eight o'clock Montauck out of sight. Block Island on our weather beam about 20 miles N.W. took our departure, the last land most of us probably will ever see of our 2 e- �LEVI VOLUME 1 dear native shores. Most of the mission family affected with sea~sickness. Indeed all but Mr. Stewart. Though I was never powerfully affected by it) have experienced as much ofit today as I ever did at any time '. in my life. Friday, 22nd. (2nd day.) In the Gulf~Stream to day.-Saw a sail at a very great distance on our larboard beam apparently standing the same way that we are; but we soon lost sight of her. Saturday, 23rd. (3rd day). Sqally with rain wind very fresh from the Southward, In the morning when we first went on deck the ship was going about 6 knots an hour, under a duble reef foresail & main top~sail, with her gib set. Soon they have too & lay under only the gib till about 4 in the afternoon) by which time the wind had hauled round to West ofW.N.W. The Captain then gave orders to hoist more sail & to put the ship before the wind. This having been done we were tossed tremendously by the waves which foamed furiously and run very high. The rain had abated in he early part of the day which rendered it convenient for the females to go upon deck. They found the air refreshing and the scence awfully grand & sublime. It was more calm in the evening, but the sea was still in great commotion and the tossing of the vessel prevented our having religious warship. Sabbath 24th (4th day.) We were aroused this morning by the cry "all hands upon deck." it was occasioned by the appearance of a squall, too much sail being set. The wind very fresh from N.W. with squalls during a greater part of the day. The day has not seemed to me much like a Sabbath, no family prayer)-no religious service. These were of necessity dispensed with, by reason of the commotion of the Sea,-the tossing of the ship & the sicknesses of many of the mission family. The seamen were constantly employed during the forepart of the day in managing the vessel & putting things to rights on deck.In the afternoon found an opportunity to give a few tracts to the Seamen.5th day Monday 25th. Employed to day in setting the cabin in order-putting various things into the sun, & under the deck in the forward part of the ship. All the members of the family are nearly recovered from their sea sickness except Mrs. Stewart. She has been more severely afflicted than any of us. Mr. Richards appears not quite as well as he did yesterday. Tuesday, 6th. day. Nov. 26. Fair weather, wind blowing fresh from the S.W. sailing at about 8 1/2 miles an hour. Last evening had prayer in the cabin at which all the officers & most of the crew attended. This morning had prayer on deck as well attended as last evening.Began this day to use the mission stores: for the last 6 days been using the ship's-By observation at noon found ourselves in Latitude 37 Deg. 56'. At about a quarter past 12 discovered a sail approaching. In 3 �LEVI VOLUME 1 half an hour she came near enough to be spoken with. She proved to be the Ship William Penn of Phila. (7th day). Wednesday 27. Cloudy with rain towards evening, wind light varying from N. to N.E. The • brethren had a consultation this afternoon as to the best method of using the provisions and serving the table. Mr. Ely & myself were assigned to see that the provisions are used economically and judiciously. Resolved also that as a family we will attend prayers evening & morning, and that a bell shall be rung to give notice, and that at the ringing of the bell every member of the family shall immediately repair to the cabin or to the quarter deck.(8th day.) Thursday 28. Rainy weather, wind N.E. blowing very heavy which increased to a gale before night rendering it necessary to take in sail & lay too. Have been bery much tossed by the waves and experienced an uncomfortable night. (9th day) Friday 29 morning. 7 o'clock. Wing E. to E.S.E. Still blowing a gale-1/2 after 9 o'clock the ship has got round on the other tack, i.e. the starboard. By observation Lat. 36 degrees 2T.-During the afternoon the wind hauling further North the ship was put round again on her larboard tack and under some more sail was made to lay a good course, and to make headway. ~. (lOth) day) Saturday 30th. Clear weather wind E to E.S. make very little headway.-About 12 o'clock at night a brig passed us bound in but did not approach near enough to be spoken. (lIth day) Sabbath. December 1st. Clear weather wind much as yesterday. Had religious service on deck towards evening. Mr. Bishop made some remarks from the words, "What shall it profit a man if he should gain the whole world and lose his own souL" Most or all the crew of the ship were present. The attendance too at prayers is very good, which are observed when the weather will permit on the quarter deck, & at other times in the cabin. (l2th day) Monday Decr. 2nd. 1822. Clear, wind about E. By observation at noon found ourselves in Lat. 37 degrees 15'. This being the evening for the monthly concert we observed it by meeting together in the cabin. Two prayers were offered and two hymns were sung, after which the ship's bell was rung for stated evening prayer, at which a hymn appropriate to the occasion was sung. After the special services of the evening '. were closed by general consent, the Instructions of the Prudential Committee were read, and also the letter ofMr. Evarts to King Reho~Reho. Our thoughts were naturally led to contemplate the many thousands of Christians, who had or would assemble as the setting sun in its progress round the world spread the mantle of evening over the earth, for 4 �LEVI VOLUME 1 the purpose of putting up their requests to the Ruler of the Universe for the universal spread of the GospeL '. We found it pleasant and refreshing to unite our supplications, with those of our friends in the dear land of our birth, which we have probably left forever, in imploring of the great Lord of Missions his presence with those who have gone forth to preach the Gospel in obedience to his command, and his blessing on their efferts to make the Savior known to those (who] have been heretofore ignorant of his love to a perishing world.(13th day) Tuesday 3rd. Clear weather and a fine breeze from the S.W. which enables us to lay our course E. by S. just as the Capt. would wish to stear. (14th day) Wednesday 4th. Wind as yesterday blowing pretty fresh enabling us to lay a good course. By calculation find the Longitude 42 degrees 36' W. Lat. 37 degrees 29' N. About noon saw a hermaphrodite brig apparently bound in, but she kept on her course and did not come near enough to be spoken with.-A little rain in the early part of the evening, but by 8 o'clock cleared off to be bright star~light. (15th day) Thursday Decr. 5th. Clear weather with a fine breeze from the S.w. Lat. 37 degrees 32', Long. 40 degrees 25'. Discovered a sail this morning, at sunrise at a great distance on our lee beam. By 11 o'clock made her out from her signal to be a whaling ship-about 12 we spoke her-she proved to be the Winslow, Capt. Clark, from New Bedford, 13 days out, bound to the Pacific and intends touching at the Cape Verd islands. As this is the day set apart in Massachusetts for public thanksgiving, the sisters concluded that they would have a thanksgiving dinner & supper. They accordingly made some apple pies & a pudding, and prepared a chicken pie for supper, which was baked and brought on to the table in very fine stile. r trust that we were thankful to our kind and beneficent heavenly Parent for his mercies towards us since we left our native shores and for spreading our table with temporal good things & causing our cup to run over with comforts here on the widespread ocean more than fourteen hundred miles from our dear friends & native land. In the evening we had prayer and singing, and Mr. Richards read a printed Thanksgiving~Sermon, after which the usual evening service was attended on deck.-. (l6th) Friday 6th Moderate weather, sky overcast atmosphere somewhat damp--course E. & by S. (l7th) Saturday 7th. Moderate-in the morning, sky overcast. This day the Capt. caused the main • hatch to be opened, and a small barrel of sugar, a keg of butter, a bundle of salt fish, and the hams of bacon to be taken out. The bacon we fear is so light salted that it will not keep in a warm latitude. Some of the hams appear already to be injured. By hanging them up in the air to dry we hope they will be restored. This 5 �LEVI VOLUME 1 afternoon the Capt. hoisted a signal as an invitation to the Capt. of the Winslow, which has kept company with us since we spoke her, to come on board. He accepted and came on board-spent the afternoon & • took tea. He accepted the invitation of the mission to come on board the Thames tomorrow, if the weather should permit to attend divine service. He likewise very cordially consented that one of the missionaries should hold divine service on board his ship. The occasion of extending religious instruction to the crew of another ship providentially in company with us is a subject of gratitude. May the great Head of the Church prosper the proposed plan and give efficacy to his own word, the instrument which the Spirit ever employs to convince of Sin. Sabbath, Dec. 8th (18th day) The weather being moderate a signal was made about 10 dclock for going on board the Winslow. Capt. Clasby, Mr. Stewart and myself entered the Winslow's barge which had been sent for us. Having provided ourselves with a quantity of religious tracts we went on board and Mr. Stewart took the lead in conducting religious exercises. He made some remarks to the seamen who were directed by Capt. Clark to assemble on the quarter deck from the words,"If Sinners entice thee consent thou not." The services were conclude by prayer & singing:" after which I distributed the tracts among the crew. At the invitation of the Capt. we tarried to dine. Soon after dinner a signal was made for the Thames to send a barge to bring us back. As soon as the barge came along side we got in & at the invitation of Capt. Clasby Capt. Clark accompanied us with a view to be present at our religious exercises. At about 4 o'clock we had service which was conducted by Mr. Ely. Sermon from 4th Rom. 5th verse. I regard the circumstance of holding religious worship on board the vessel in company as one of unusual interest. It is an occurrance I believe entirely new. May this missionary excursion in the middle of the wide Atlantic made on board of a vessel from our own native land 1500 miles from shore be crowned with the divine blessing. Capt. Clark allows no swearing on board his ship. (19th) Monday Deer. 9th. Calm in the morning, some wind ahead towards evening. (20th). Tuesday Deer. 10th. In the morning wind brisk and more favorable. Before night the wind hauled more to the westward, admitting the ship to be steared S.E. The Winslow on a wind in the morning-at evening out of sight. Agreeably to a previous resolution the mission family remained in the cabin & gave attention to the'Teg2ing of Bogues lectures,-pronounced before the Students of Theology in • ''--", the Seminary at Gosport, being taken down by one of the Students, & sent to this country in manuscript. The subject of these lectures is the qualifications & duty of missionaries-and indeed everything connected with the missionary's labors, conflicts, trials, privations, encouragements, consolations, certainty of final 6 �LEVI VOLUME 1 success. &c.-We have resolved to give attention twice a week to this subject, viz, on Tuesday & Saturday evenings until they are read through. Afterwards on one evening in the week to read a single lecture and • make the heads a subject of f~miliar conversation. We have also thought best to have a conference meeting every Friday evening for prayer & conversation, with a view to promote our Spirituality & benefit our Souls.(21st) Wednesday 11 tho Clear weather, brisk wind from the S.W.-course S.E. Latitude by observation 34 degrees 51'. Longitude probably about 28 degrees. The captain caused the royal masts to be hoisted & rigged and more sail to be set. (22nd) Thursday 12th. Wind tolerably brisk from the S.W. with flying clouds.-course S.E. Latitude 33 degrees 18'. Had yesterday & today very pleasant sailing. Judged ourselves yesterday to be 200 miles from the nearest land, that being the island of St. Mary. This evening we commenced the practice of repeating a text of Scripture as we sit in order at prayer, commencing with the individual presiding for the week and going round in order.-It is a pleasant exercise and with the divine blessing may be a profitable one. By evening the wind got round to N .E. The changing of the wind has not however altered our course. • (23rd) Friday 13th. Rainy, wind blowing moderately from the N.E. made this forenoon a division of the remainder of our apples. concluded that it would be best in using our cider porter, etc. to make a division, that is, at a given time to give out a bottle to every individual to be used by him or her when most needed.Held this evening a conference meeting for prayer reading the Scriptures & conversation. Agreed to set apart a portion of Saturday afternoon to practice singing for our improvement in that art. (24th) Saturday 14th. Moderate weather. Sky in the morning overcast. Wind N.E. course S.S.E.Latitude 30 degrees 32'. After dinner spent an hour or more in singing. In the evening read Bogues Lectures. (25th) Sabbath 15th. Wind very brisk and squally from the N.E. The family had a religious meeting by themselves in the cabin in the forenoon, 4 o'clock in the afternoon had religious service on deck preaching by Mr. Goodrich from Mark 1st. 15th. "Repent ye and believe the GospeL" During the day spoke to several of the sailors proposing to them to join a bible class. Immediately after sermon we visited the Steerage & forecastle and proposed the Bible class, and obtained the consent of most of the sailors to become members. About 10 o'clock the Capt. as he came down to retire to bed observed, that he smelt something like paper burning. It appeared to proceed from the Companion~way. On going to the State~room occupied by the 7 �LEVI VOLUME 1 mates he found that the lamp had got turned over on to a book which it had set on fire. He blew out the • lamp & as he thought extinguished the fire in the book.-After stating the circumstance in the cabin and describing how much the book was burnt, he was induced to return to the mate's room for the book in order to show it. Upon bringing it forward and opening it he found it still on fire. He then effectually put it out. By this timely discovery a serious alarm was prevented, and, it may be, a disaster which might have proved the destruction of the ship, & the jeopardy of our lives. his event teaches us that we are entirely in the hands of God that unless the Lord keep us we are in danger of destruction from innumerable unseen accidents against which we have no power effectually to guard ourselves. I hope I was truly grateful to God for this timely interferance of his Providence. Latitude 28 degrees 25'. (26th) Monday 17. When we arose the wind blew as it had done for several days past form the N.E. About 11 o'clock it suddenly changed and soon became entirely calm. The rain during a part of the forenoon came down in torrents. Squally towards evening. (27th) Tuesday 17. Very moderate and a smooth sea. Make very little headway. Some of the females and the natives were employed during the forenoon in washing out clothes with the water which was taken • yesterday. Latitude 25 degrees 53'. (28th) Wednesday 18. Calm most of the 24 hours. Latitude 25 degrees 4'. Longitude by Lunar observation 20 degrees 23'. The true Longitude may vary a little from this. (29th) Thursday 19th. Calm. The captain permitted a boat to be let down; and after dinner a number of the family rowed off, & took a view of the Ship. This morning we formed a regulation, that the hours from 9 to 12 in the morning & from 2 to 5 in the afternoon shall be, as far as can be done consistently with other duties, devoted to useful Study or writing; and that during these hours, as much silence as possible shall be maintained in the cabin.-and that from 8 o'clock in the evening until the time for retirement, silence shall be observed in the cabin, that devotional reading may not be interrupted.(30th) Friday 20th. Calm. For the last 4 days our progress has been very slow. We have got as far east as is desirable, and we now wish to take the Trade winds. Longitude 19 degrees 56'. (3Ist) Saturday 21st. Moderate breeze at 12 o'clock from N.N.E. course W.S.w. Latitude 21 degrees 48'.-Deem ourselves to be about 150 miles from Cape Blanco a headland on the coast of Africa. The • Capt. thinks that we have taken the Trade winds. (32nd) Sabbath 22nd. This morning about half after seven the man at mast~head gave notice that Spe~mrwhales were in sight about 3 miles off. This intelligence was the occasion of much excitement. The 8 �LEVI VOLUME 1 Capt. with all possible despatch caused the ship to be headed towards them. They proved however to be fin~back whales and the pursuit was given up. At half past 9 o'clock a shoal of black~fish were discovered- • The appearance of these fish in the water is very much like that of the porpoise. They were at the windward of us coming down towards the ship. The boats were lowered down just as they came along side. Pretty soon Mr. Mater the 2nd. mate was fastened to one, but before he could secure him he broke away. Soon after Mr. Pease struck another which he secured. Mr. Maters boat still pursued the shoal which kept about the dead fish but did not succeed in striking another fish. As Mr. Pease f01.llld it almost impossible to make headway towards the ship with the fish in tow which he had taken, the captain made a signal for the other boat to give up the pursuit of the fish & to assist Mr. Pease in towing towards the ship. When they had got within 10 rods of the ship more black fish were seen just across the ship's bows in a direction for the boats. M.r Mater was directed to cast off the warp from the other boat & to attack the fish; in a moment he was among them & the first one was towed alongside and hoisted in. It measured from the end of its nose to the end of its tail 21 1/2 feet; and in the largest part of its body 5 feet in width and 3 in thickness. The second was considerably smaller. That part which is tried out for oil was taken from both of them & after e· reserving from the carcases the livers & some pieces to be used as fresh provision the remainder was thrown overboard. The liver so nearly resembles in taste that of a bullock that it would scarcely be distinguished from it. The meat is of a color much darker & a grain much courser than beef resembling very much bears meat. That part which was taken off to be tried out lies next to the skin & adheres to it. and its thickness is from 1 1/2 to 6 inches. Latitude 20'25. Longitude 19 degrees.Thought the greater part of the day was occupied in taking care of the fish yet it was thought proper to conduct one exercise of religious worship. This took place towards evening on the quarter deck, which most of the crew attended. (33rd) Monday 23rd. Wind N.B. The ship's crew have been employed during the forenoon in trying out the blubber of the black fish. This is done by cutting the flesh, which is covered with a black skin and has a distant resemblance to pork, into strips; These strips are cut cross wise into thin slices but not so as to be dissevered. They are then thrown into the kettles. The scraps as fast as they are made are taken out & they e serve as fuel to tryout the oil. The oil now obtained of which there are about 100 gallons proves a seasonable supply, the ship's store being nearly exhausted, & being under the necessity of restricting ourselves in the use of that furnished for the mission, the same being previously in use for the whole ship. 9 �LEVI VOLUME 1 Latitude 18 degrees 36'. A thick atmosphere. 10 o'clock in the evening the captain gave directions to • shorten sail before morning, if the wind should continue brisk. (34th) Tuesday 24th. wind brisk from the N.E. The captain deems us 84 miles from the Cape Verd islands. It had been his intention if circumstances favored to touch at one of these islands that the missionaries might have an opportunity of writing home to their friends. As the probability was pretty strong that the ship would stop at Bonavista or St. Jago, we prepared letters to be left there for transmission to America. But as the wind was brisk this morning, the atmosphere thick & the appearance not unlike foul weather, & as the ship's course must be changed, it was concluded that the Captiain had better keep on. The captain, in his readiness to stop at those islands merely for our accommodation, has manifested a very friendly disposition, especially so, as he appeared, notwithstanding the unfavorable indications of the weather, to be willing to run up for them, & had in fact altered his course before our conversation with him. He has our thanks & I trust our prayers. It is certainly a very kind dispensation of Providence that the Thames was provided for us, that the captain is of a friendly and accommodating temper, that all the officers are apparently free from prejudice towards our persons & object • & that the crew are so orderly & to so great a degree disposed to attend upon our religious exercises. May our intercourse & acquaintance with the officers & crew of this Ship be the occasion of everlasting good to their souls. Wind from 10 o'clock in the morning to 6 P.M. varied form N.E. to S.E. during the evening E.N.E. to E. 10 o'clock in the evening very brisk, carrying us along 9 knots an hour. (35th) Wednesday 25th. Christmas day. Very unlike any of the kind that I ever before enjoyed, being in Lat. 14 degrees 16'N. Long. about 21 degrees west. perhaps 100 miles E. of St. Jago the thermometer at 78 degrees - 2 degrees above Summer heat. While I am too warm to be comfortable with thick clothes, & were it not for the refreshing air produced by the Strong N.E. Trade wind which now is wafting us towards our place of destination at the rate of 6 or 7 miles an hour I should need the aid of a fan to keep myself comfortable, my friends in America are sitting beside a large winter fire, and are not comfortable abroad without the aid of additional garments. (36th) Thursday 26. Clear with a fresh breeze and the heat about the same as it at Boston in June. The • main hatch~way was opened, and a number of articles of the mission stores was taken out. Thin clothes are now very comfortable. Latitude 11 degrees 18'. Made a distribution of porter & wine to the mission family. I had been fearful 10 �LEVI VOLUME 1 that our beans would not hold out to the end of the voyage if we should use them more frequently than twice a week; but on opening the main hatch I discovered that there were two barrels for the mission '. besides the bags in the steerage. I think we have enough to last us to the end of our voyage & to admit us to use them as frequently as we wish. Beans baked and boiled appear to be relished very well by all the mission family except the natives. Stephen is somewhat particular about his diet. (37th) Friday 27. In the morning a moderate breeze in the afternoon & evening had less wind. We fear that we are getting into the calm latitudes. For two or three degrees between the northeast and southeast trades the winds are variable. Here are experienced the prevalence of calms, rains, & squalls. At noon today by observation found ourselves in Latitude 8 degrees 56'. The family having assigned me a sort of superintendence over the Stores & entrusted the distribution of the articles provided for the comfort of the mission in a measure to my judgement, I feel that much responsibility rests upon me. I need much judgement, discretion, prudence & of the Spirit of management. I fear that I shall not prove a faithful & wise Steward; but I hope I shall so conduct as to be able to appeal to the searcher of hearts to testify to the purity of my intentions. I am satisfied that to please everyone and • myself too will be no easy task. already I find that what would please one will not exactly please another. May the Lord be with us & keep us humble & make the peace of God rule in our hearts. May I be disposed to take my proper place and that will be in a situation behind all the rest. If my heart is right I shall esteem others better than myself & I shall not in the first place seek my ovvn comfort, ease or convenience. I shall not look on my own things; but shall look also on the things of others. (38th) Saturday Deer. 28th. It is pretty evident that we have got into the latitude which Dr. Morse in his geography remarks, (( seems to be condemned to perpetual calms, attended with dreadful thunder & lightnings, & such frequent rains that it has acquired the name of the rains." Though we have experienced nothing terrible yet we have had some rain, and a little thunder, and towards evening a squall, which made the sailors run about very nimbly to take in sail. Indeed I was under the necessity of hastening with all possible speed the piece of work about which I was occupied. I had bee proving the eggs by putting them into water for the purpose of ascertaining how many were spoiled and was repacking them in salt when the squall came up and got through just soon enough to avoid • their being wet. The wind through the day has been light but what there has been of it has been from the right quarter to carry us on our way. There was this forenoon a bird, in appearance very much like a pigeon hawk, flying around the ship, 11 �LEVI VOLUME 1 and which alighted several times on the rigging. Mr. Manter the third mate got his gun to shoot it, but did notsucceed in firing it off. • (39th) Sabbath 29. Very pleasant weather & a pretty good breeze form the N.E, which carried us forward at the rate of 6 knots an hour. Had private devotion in the cabin in the forenoon and at 4 o'clock in the afternoon public service on deck. Sermon by Mr. Stewart text 1st. Epis. Cor. 1st. Chap. & 23 verse. "We preach Christ crucified unto the Jews a stumbling block & to the Greeks foolishness." The religious services on deck were but just completed when young sharks, dolphins & albercore were seen about the ship. Some of the crew threw over their lines & caught 2 sharks about the bigness of a middle size cod, one of them was caught by Cooperee. Mr.. Pease hauled a dolphin partly up but he broke the hook & was lost. Others of the crew threw their harpoons at them as they swam along by the side of the ship but did not strike any. Noticed one of them in pursuit of a little fish which jumped out of the water just before him, dart forward with the swiftness on an arrow. Saw also several of the albercore as they appeared to be sporting themselves jump entirely out of the water some of them as high as twice their length. Their shape appeared much like a salmon & their size much the same. The sailors cut the skin from the sharks & had • them cooked for their supper. By observation at noon the captain stated us to be in Latitude 5 degrees 51'. After dinner several of the brethren went among the sailors in the steerage & forecastle in order to hear them answer their Bible questions. There were none in the forecastle that had given attention to their lessons. I read the Chapter from which they were to have been answered and gave them myself.-The steward gave all his answers correctly.-In the evening before prayer all the members of the mission family including the natives repeated a part of the Assembly Catechism. This is an exercise in which we intend to engage every Sabbath evening. (40th) Monday 30th. In the morning clear weather but entirely calm. About half after eight most of the brethren of the mission family & some of the crew went into the sea to bathe. Found it very refreshing. Mr. Bishop became so exhausted after diving three times that he could not raise himself up into the ship. A rope was put around him under his arms and he was assisted up the sides of the ship.Thermometer 84. Latitude 4 degrees 41'. Several of the females employed in washing. I repacked a bbl of clothing belonging to the mission which had been taken out of the fore hold and which had got a little • damped. A shark was caught this afternoon. He was seen at the stem of the vessel and was decoyed quite under the stem by throwing in his way a bait which had been prepared for dolphins & then hauling it towards the ship. Mr. Manter & Mr. Ramsdell stood on the spars which were extended over the stem with 12 �LEVI VOLUME 1 each a harpoon m his hand, the first time he came under they missed him; but when he was decoyed up a second time they lodged them both in him. He was not large and they hauled him directly up over the • stem. His length might possible by five feet from the end of his nose to the end of his taiL The sailors took the skin from the tail part & prepared the flesh for their supper. Soon after Stephen Poopohe caught a small dolphin which was prepared for supper m the cabin. As a squall was rising saw something which the seamen called a water spout; but its appearance was nothmg like the idea I had formed of that phenomenon. Its top was lost in the black clouds above & it came down to a point like a tunnel but it did not touch the water neither did it seem to have any connexion with the sea. It merely looked like a point of a black cloud. The squall soon came up & for a few mmutes it rained very hard, but it was not attended with much wind. The phosphorescence presented a very lummous appearance this evening. The phosphorescence are luminous particles which appear in the water when put in commotion. The dashing of a rope or any other substance in the water would occasion a curious display of this singular brightness in the water. (41st day). Tuesday Decr. 31st. Calm. Very warm & occasionally clear & obscure with slight rain. • Latitude 4 degrees 19'. Long. 21 degrees 30' W. In the afternoon porpoises were seen in different directions and a few black fish. The second mate Mr. Lane lowered a boat & went in pursuit of the black fish, but did not succeed in taking any. The phosphorescence presented an appearance quite as splendid as last evening. Whenever the sea broke the surf had the appearance of liquid fire. Another year has very nearly completed its round, and its close finds me in circumstances very different from my expectations at its commencement. When this year commenced I was assisting Mr. Evarts, the Treasr. of the Society under whose patronage the family with which I am connected is sent out to the heathen, and it was then my expectation if not expedient for me to remain at the Missionary Rooms to go to one of the Indian Stations. (42nd) Wednesday January 1st. 1823. By observation at noon we were in Latitude 3 degrees 24' North. Longitude 21 degrees W. During the early part of the day had a gentle breeze from the N.W. Towards evenmg a gentle breeze sprung up from the E. varying to S.S.E. Hope it will prove to be the S.E. trade. We began to enter the calm latitudes on Friday and 27th ult.? and in case we have now taken the S.E. • trades we have been less than five days in crossmg what the seamen call the "Swamp". They give it this name from the circumstance of the rain, variable winds, calms & squalls that here universally prevail, & make the passage through this place long & unpleasant. 13 �LEVI VOLUME 1 (43rd) Thursday, Jany. 2. Sky occasionally clear & cloudy, a tolerably brisk wind varying from S. & by w. to S. & by E. which cooled the atmosphere and rendered the weather more comfortable that it had been • for the two or three days past. During the night I had some pain in my side owing I suppose to a fall which I experienced last evening. While in the act of mounting the spars, which are laid upon pieces of timber projecting from the Stem, my foot slipped, and I fell, having my left side down, upon the ropes of the Spanker boom. As I have noticed particles of blood in my expectoration I have been blooded. Latitude 2 degrees 34'. Longitude 21 degrees 50. (44th) Friday, January 3rd. I arose this morning quite early and drank more than a pint of salt water. Just before sunrise Mr. Lane harpooned a porpoise & drew him on board. I should judge him to be five feet in length. Pleasant weather & not very uncomfortable as to temperature: a clear sky & a brisk breeze from S.E. to S.S.E. Latitude 1 degree 48. Longitude according to reackoning 43 degrees 48'. Experienced very little pain in my side this day, but have noticed specks of blood in some of my expectoration. • The Captain caused the run to be broken up this afternoon. By overhauling the articles belonging to the mission two more boxes of raisins were found, which it was thought best to be divided as it is said raisins will not keep at Sea. This will serve as a hint in putting up stores for any future mission. As our ship bread is a little musty, occasioned by its having been wet a little by the spray the second day after we came out. & being put down in that state into the warm hold, it is not very well liked. This applies however only to a small part of our bread. The crackes having been thrown upon the cordage in the forehold, & being contained in a bag retain the taste of tar & of course are not very palatable. (45th) Saturday Jan. 4th. A moderate trade from the S. & S.S.E. Latitude by observe. 0 degrees 43'N. Long by observation 23 degrees 30'w. The sailors had some sport this afternoon in having what they call a shiving frolic with those of their number who have never before crossed the line. Three of the seamen decorated themselves in a most uncouth and ludicrous manner to represent Sire & Dame Neptune & a marine barber. They first made their appearance coming over the bows & hailing the ship & inquiring whether there were any on board who • had never crossed the line. They then came into the ship and directed those sailors who had not been this way before to be led forward. They seated one on a piece of board laid across a tub filled with water, & began the operation by dipping a small swab made of short pieces of rope into a bucket of slush & then 14 �LEVI VOLUME 1 applying it to the face as lather, afterward scraping it off with a stick made to resemble a rasor. When nearly • through with this part of the performance the subject was made to rise as though the operation could not be completed without it. Before he was directed to sit down again the board upon which he had been setting was removed and upon his stepping backward to sit down again he was precipitated into the tub & thus drenched with water. Now he must hail the line, a bucket having been previously filled with water, Old Neptune held a specking trumpet to his mouth & bid him sing out, "Line ahoy" as soon as he opened his mouth to speak the water was thrown into the top of the trumpet and thus the victim of this foolish sport receives the water into his mouth & all over his face. They performed this silly operation to about half a dozen. (46th) Sunday Jany. 5th. Pleasant with a moderate trade. The sailors this morning struck a porpoise at the bow of the ship but did not succeed in hauling him in as the flesh was not tough enough to hold its weight attached to the harpoon. Had a private meeting in the cabin in the former part of the day, & in the after~part religious worship on deck. Sermon by Mr. Bishop, Text 13 C. Luke 24 verse. In the evening repeated answers in the Catechism. Lat. 0 degrees 23'S. Long. by observation 23 degrees 50'W. • (47th) Monday January 6th. Pleasant with a brisk trade. I should have noted under yesterday that we saw a ship at the distance of 6 or 7 miles Standing to the northward. Our ship bore away & stood for her a short time but finding that she did not shorten sail to give us an opportunity of coming up to speak with her we luffed up & kept on our course again. This morning the sailors harpooned another porpoise at the bows but faieled to get him on board from the same cause as the one yesterday. Lat. by observation 1 degree 57'S. Observed the monthly concert. We probably noticed this interesting season of prayer 3 hours earlier than our friends in Boston. We on the mighty waters clad in our thinnest clothes going at rate of 7 miles an hour. They at the coldest season of the year in the midst of the winter solstice. (48th) Tuesday January 7th. Pleasant weather and a brisk trade form S.E. & by S. Latitude 4 degrees S. I do not employ my times as profitably as I had hoped I should be able to do, Nor do I improve my time as usefully, I fear, as I might. For a day or two past my health has been such as to prevent my engaging in any study with pleasure or a prospect of improvement. While looking forward to the voyage which I am now prosecuting I expected that I should have much time for study & mental improvement, & many • opportunities of doing good to the seamen; but I do not find things as I imagined. I find myself destitute of energy to prosecute as I ought any system of means for my ovvn improvement & the spiritual benefit of the crew, though I am not entirely idle. I am thankful that I am able to hear the natives on board connected 15 �LEVI VOLUME 1 with the mission read dailYj and that on the Sabbath I have attempted to do something for the seamen by encouraging them to read the Scriptures. • (49th) Wednesday Jan. 8th. Pleasant and a moderate trade from S.E. & by S. course since noon S.W. Latitude by observation 6 degrees 25' S.- For a day or two past have been reading the memoirs of Buchanan. I should blush at my vanity should I venture even to fancy myself an imitator of such a mani but in reading his life & the account given of his industry, improvement of time, & efforts for the spiritual good of those with whom he sailed, on his passage to India, I am ashamed of my comparative no efforts on board this ship, and the prodigal waste of time with which I feel myself at present chargable , I cannot endure the thought of spending life in such an unprofitable manner; but I will not forget that a disposition to improve opportunities of doing good & the opportunities themselves are from God & of his appointment. It is good to hope & quietly wait But my obligations to exert myself are not thereby lessened. This aftemoon the ship passed a large sea~tortoise. Saw also a tropical bird. Just at sun~set Mr. Richards went up to the top mast head to ascertain how much longer the sun appeared above the horizon there than on the deck. The difference proved to be 40 seconds.- • (50th) Thursday Jany. 9th. Pleasant with a brisk trade. About 10 a sail was dis~covered on the leward bow. She was just to be seen from mast head, & appeared to be at close haul upon the wind. We neared her pretty fast & she soon shortened sail by handing her top~gallant sails. We made her out a brig bearing the Portugese flag. About 3 o'clock we came up with & hailed her. Did not understand where she was from, nor how long she had been outj but leamed that she was bound to the coast of Africa. By observation at noon in latitude 8 degrees 34'S. Long. by reackoning 26 degrees 40'. We were probably abrest of St. Augustine this moming. This is the most eastem point of land of the continent of South America. Our course after this will be more westerly. The captain hopes to be in the latitude of Cape Hom in five weeks form this time i.e. by the 13th of February.(51st) Friday Jany. 10th. Part of the day cloudy and a trade from the S.E. varying from moderate to brisk Latitude 10 degrees 25'5.- On opening a barrel containing bottles of porter, this aftemoon taken out of the main hatch, discovered that about a dozen bottles had burst by reason of fermentation. On account of this discovery caused the other barrel to be taken out, & found about the same number in that broke.- • Distribute the whole among the family, making 5 bottles to each individuaL-A bag of bread was taken out of the fore hold, very much injured. I find that for such a voyage as this much care should be taken in putting up provision & stores-much care in selecting the kind.16 �LEV1 VOLUME 1 (52nd) Saturday. Jany 11. The weather for this latitude agreeable beyond anything that I had conceived-a fine S.E. trade-progressing towards our place of destination at the rate of 7 miles an hour. • By observation at noon in lat. 12 degrees 25' S. longitude by the ship's reackoning 30 degrees 12'S. I have felt better to day in health and spirits than for several days past.-Owing to the shortness of the evening we have for some time past omitted social meetings. I regret that we have no more disposition to cultivate social feelings I hope we shall soon feel it a duty to have private meetings to promote piety & spirituality on the afternoons of particular days.Had this evening an interesting conversation with Mr. Pease the 1st. mate. (53rd) Sabbath Jany. 12th 1823. Pleasant & brisk trade from E.N.E. Latitude 14 degrees 24' S. Long. 32 degrees 05. This has been the stillest Sabbath that we have had since our embarkation. Had a separate meeting in the cabin in the fore noon, & in the aftemoon public service on deck. Mr. Ely preached from the 19 Ps. 7 to the 10 verses inclusive.-Omitted the catechism this evening as some of the family had not perfectly committed the answers we were to have recited.(54th) Monday Jany. 13th. Pleasant and a moderate trade from N. & by E. lat. 16 degrees 07' S. long. by • the captain's reckoning 33 degrees 52'. Dr. Blatchely intends marking out the ship's track from her departure to the Sandwich islands in the form of a map. This evening a small bird flew on board and was caught & again let go. (55th) Tuesday Jan. 14th. Pleasant weather with a moderate trade. Lat. 17 degrees 46'. Long. according to the capt. reckg. 35 degrees 36'. Betsy Stockton is quite unwelL She has spit some blood in consequence off straining her stomach a few days since. The Dr. took a little blood form her this morning. Mrs. Blatchely's health at present is feeble. While on the fore top this aftemoon examining our hams, & better securing them to the cross~trees, where they had been some time ago tied up the better to keep them, noticed that the surface of the water, in va.rious places to a considerable extent, was covered with innumerable animalcule presenting the appearance of muddy water.Towards evening a schooner supposed to be Portugese passed at a considerable distance to the westward ofus.- • (56th) Wednesday Jany. 15th. The temperature of the air under the awning not uncomfortably hotthe thermometer hanging in a cool place in the cabin stands at 79 degrees. The sky for the most part of the day has been clear. The water has within the last 24 hours changed its color. Its appearance indicates that 17 �LEVI VOLUME 1 we are drawing near the land. The Capt. thinks we are not more than 100 miles from the continent.What we thought yesterday to be living creatures appearing on the water, & changing the color of large • tracts of its surface, turns out to be small particles of a buoyant substance, either discharged form some large river or washed from masses of decaying marine vegetables. Early this morning saw a small vessel at a considerable distance to the N.W Another was seen from mast head on our weather bow probably coasters from Rio Janeiro. Lat. 19 degrees 25'. Long. by reckoning 37 degrees 20'. (57th) Thursday Jany. 16th. Pleasant weather with a pleasant breeze in the morning from the E. and a vertical Sun. at 7 o'clock A.M.: we were on the Sun's line and at 12 o'clock 23' South of it and in latitude 21 degrees 29' S. longitude according to the Capt. reckoning 38 degrees 30'W. thermometer about 80 degrees. Five of the crew applied to the captain for bibles. Four were supplied with the Scriptures entire, viz. Charles Dummer, Franklin Barber, Deforest Corham, Wilmot Beecher, and one with a testament, viz. Balton Ryerson, the Cook. Evening prayer has of late been better attended on the part of the crew than for some time previous. May this be the commencement of a work of grace on board this ship. We as a mission • family very much need the presence of God among us. 0 that we may prepare for his coming. (58th) Friday January 17th. Pleasant this for part of the day with the wind brisk from the N.E. Lat. 23 degrees 49'S. Long. 42 degrees W by O.c. Crossed the tropic of Capricon this morning, & have now got into the Southern temperate zone, having been 38 days in passing through the tropical region. The captain says that our passage over the torrid zone has been more expeditious than ordinary, though from our departure to the nothern tropic it was longer than common. The weather has been very agreeable, the mercury seldom rising above 80 degrees, &, I believe in no instance above 83 degrees in the shade. We cannot expect the trades 'will hold out much longer, though it is possible we may have the wind brisk from the northward, the prevailing winds in the latitudes South of this tropic being from the N.W. Had a meeting of the brethren & sisters in the cabin for social prayer this afternoon. I find myself in a very cold dead state, & need very much the quickening influence of the Holy Spirit. (59th) Saturday Jan. 18th. Somewhat hazy with the wind brisk from the N.E. latitude 26 degrees 14' S. longitude 44 degrees 38 by observation. • Nothing remarkable. Hitherto the Lord has prospered us. (60th) Sabbath Jan. 19th. Cloudy in the morning wind brisk from the N.W with squalls & rain. It soon veered however to the S.E. and died away to a calm. It rained long enough to admit of catching 3 barrels of 18 �LEVI VOLUME 1 water. No observation. •• We had social meeting in the cabin in the former part of the day, and in the afternoon religious exercises on deck in the presence of the crew. The exhortation was given by Mr. Goodrich, the 59 & 60 verses of the 119 psalm furnishing a subject. As much seriousness is manifested on these occasions, and as much attention is given to the instructions of God's word as could be expected from persons whose advantages for religious knowledge have been so scanty as is the case of sea~faring men generally, it is a practice general among sea~men to wash and mend their clothes on the Sabbath though there is no necessity for it. They however if spoken to on the subject will justify themselves in the practice by saying that they have no other time to do it and that it is work that must be done. I spoke to one a few Sabbaths ago and I believe he has desisted. I spoke to another to day though he did not appear to be offended with me yet he did not seem to relish the prohibitions of the sabbath. One of the sea~men, a young man, who treated with indifference & disrespect some serious expressions which I addressed to him last Sabbath & who during the week had provided himself with a bible, listened to day with respectful attention to what I had to say to him on the subject of religion. He acknowledged that it was a good thing to attend to the concerns of the soul & to read the Bible, and said, that he read two or three chapters a day now that he had furnished himself with a Bible.-He said he was not prepared to die. Another sea,man Charles Laing with whom I conversed in the evening admitted the importance of religion & a change of life & confessed that he was not prepared for death and that he never should be till he changed his course of living. "I know'" said he, "that I am a great sinner, for I sin against knowledge & against my convictions/' In the evening tt.le family repeated in the Assem. Cat. from the 80th ans. to the end. (61st) Monday Jany. 20th. At 1/2 past 6 dclock in the morning the wind sprang up from the S.E. & by 8 the clouds had pretty much disappeared. Most of the mission family employed in washing. The boys very kmdly offered to wash my clothes. This service they have cheerfully & voluntarily performed for me ever since I embarked. Indeed they willingly perform any service required of them for the benefit of the family. The three natives that were at Cornwall take turns in setting the table, and assisting the Steward in various ways. Cooperee too renders much assistance in various ways. A brig passed us at some distance to the • leward steering N.W. Lat. at noon 38 degrees 48' Longitude by observation 46 degrees 5'. At 1/2 after 4 P.M. a fresh breeze from the S.E. The atmosphire is just cool enough to be comfortable to us clad as we are in summer clothes. The mercury in the thermometer stands at 76 degrees. Mrs. Blatchely & Betsy Stockton 19 �LEVI VOLUME 1 continue unwell. Mrs. Ely has frequent turns of the head;ache, particularly when there is a fresh breeze or a • heavy sea . (62nd) Tuesday Jan. 21st. Pleasant and much warmer than it was yesterday, with the wind tolerable brisk fom the N .E. Thus far the Providence of God has favored us. Lat. 30 degrees 30'S. Long. by observation 48 degrees 41' W. We have not had 24 hours of calm or adverse winds since we took the S.E. trades, which happened on the 1st day of this month. I have fatigued myself very much to day in repacking our cheese and looking to the state of things belonging to the mission. A most delightful evening. (63rd) Wednesday Jany 22nd. Pleasant in the morning and a brisk wind from the N.E. carrying us towards Cape Hom at the rate of 8 miles an hour. Latitude 32 degrees 51 'S. longitude by reckoning 50 degrees 55'W. At about 20 minutes past 2 a sail was discovered over against our lea bow, bearing down at close haul upon a wind. At a quarter past 3 we spoke her. She had "Hebe" on a signal at her main royal mast~head, and "Hebe of Philadelphia" on her stem: answered that she was from Buenos;Ayres, bound for Rio Janeiro • and Lisbon. We supposed her to be a letter of marque in the Patriot trade armed for defense & reprisals. Her decks were covered with men and her sides pierced for as many guns as are carried by a sloop of war. I should judge that the number of men was not far from 120, and from their appearance, that the most of them were Spaniards or Portugese .-Just after the first table had risen from tea, a squall came up from the southwest, very formidable in its appearance. All hands with all possible haste went to work to take in sail. They took in all the studing;sails , royals & top gallant sails, & hauled up the spanker. When the gust struck her she careened over almost to her railing on the larboard side, and brought her stem so low that the cabin window on that side just met the water. The table which had been set the second time was cleared off, otherwise the crockery would have experienced a disaster. Several of the family were a good deal alarmed; but no injury was sustained. It rained a little, and the wind changed to the N.W (64th) Thursday J any. 23rd. This morning the wind got round to the S.W. The sky appears very much as it does in New England when it clears up after a thunder storm, the temperature of the atmosphere much the same. Have found it necessary to put on a woollen shirt to keep myself comfortable.-Lat. 35 degrees l' S. Long. 52 degrees 01' W. As are to day opposite the mouth of the Rio de La Plata and directly abrest of Buenos Ayres. We have seen a number of butterflies on board to day. They were blovvn from land by the squall which we experienced last evening.20 �LEVI VOLUME 1 The captain caused the top gallant sails to be handed and the top~sails to be reefed this afternoon, as the wind blew very fresh. Several whales were seen but as the wind blew fresh & it was late in the day the • captain though it best not to pursue them. The sky was very clear in the evening and the moon about two thirds full in the N.W 2 shone bright 1 and all things had the appearance of an evening in November. Had a serious conversation with John Lyons, the carpenter, on the subject of religion, & the concerns of his souL (65th) Friday Jany 24th. During the night the wind had increased to a gale, and at 12 o'clock the watch on deck found it necessary to take in saiL Between one & two they hove to. In the morning the gale had increased. While the second table were at brakefast a heavy sea made a breach over the deck, the lashings gave way 1 which secured the water casts on the starboard side 2 and let them loose over the deck. Wm. McCurdie the cooper was knocked down, and fell between the hog pen & a cask of water and was considerably hurt though not dangerously. The whale boat which was suspended on the larboard side just forward of the main lanyards was stove. The captain caused the royals, the fore & mizzen top gallant sails, & the fore & mizzen royal~masts to be taken down. The gale continued with violence untill near evening, • when it began to abate. Lat. 36 degrees 38 S. Long. by reckg. 53 degrees 13 W. Mr. Laing, the boatswain, came to Mr. Stewart in the evening, and expressed a wish that he would converse with him fully & freely upon the subject of religion, as he considered it a thing of importance, and felt desirous to become interested in it; and said he hoped that before the mission arrived at the islands he should become a Christian. He said that he had since last Sabbath felt strangely upon the subject,-that while awake it had not been once out of his mind-that he had prayed in private, and read his bible, & had endeavored to refrain from everything which he know to be sinfu1.-He beings already, he remarked to be laughed at by the rest of the crew, as one who was beginning to be religious. (66th) Saturday Jan. 25th. This morning moderate weather with a gentle breeze from the S.W. Our progress during the last 24 hours has been slow. At noon today we were by observation in lat. 37 degrees l' S. & by reck, in Long. 52 degrees 58' w. McCudie proves not to be badly hurt, though he will probably be laid up several days. He does not appear to have any religious feeling. I have considered him one of the most thoughtless & profane among the crew, and had earnestly desired an opportunity of doing him good; • & providence in an unexpected way has furnished me one of the very best kind. May I have grace to improve it, and may he be wise to consider, in this season of God's merciful visitation, the things that concern his eternal well~being. I visited him this morning in company with the Dr., & conversed & prayed 21 �LEVI VOLUME 1 with him. This afternoon went into the forecastle again & found him reading the Bible. conversed with him again freely, and endeavored to press religious subjects faithfully & affectionately upon his attention. • No soundings with a line of90 fathoms. The Capt. permitted a crew of one of the boats to go in pursuit of a sea tortoise, which was discovered near the ship at about 4 o'clock this afternoon. But they did not succeed in taking it, as it soon disappeared & the vessel being under way rendered it necessary for them to return without delay. (67th) Sabbath Jany. 26th. In the morning a little rain with some thunder towards the middle & during all the after part of the day clear with a fresh breeze from the N.W. Lat. 37 degrees 13 S. Long. 53 degrees 15' W. Conversed with Allen Peck, the blacksmith, about the state of his soul. He appears very stupid & seems to have some doubts as to the reality of future endless punishment; though he acknowledged that he did not think himself prepared for death. Another, with whom I conversed, admitted the necessity of being born again, of repentance towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, said that he knew he was not a Christian and should be afraid to die in his present condition; but remarked that he had felt more upon the subject lately than he had ever done before. The fact that some on board this ship begin to manifest some • religious concern ought to inspire us with courage & incite us to fervent prayer. The cause is the Lord's & to him I desire to commit it. Had social worship in the cabin at 11 o'clock; but on account of the weather, the customary service on deck was omitted. McCurdy check spelling is much better. Had evening prayer in the cabin. Two only of the crew were present with exception of the captain & 1st. mate. (68th) Monday Jany. 27th. Pleasant with the wind brisk form the S.W. directly ahead. The wind form this direction south of the equator is as to temperature like the N.W. winds in New England, and this morning it is as cold as that wind is there at the last of October of the first of November. Latitude 39 degrees 17' S. long. 53 degrees 15' W. The wind subsided about noon & before night it became entirely calm. Black fish were seen about the vessel, and a grampus whale, into which they fired a ball. Some on board fired also at several albatross which flew near the vessel. The blacksmith being aloft this afternoon cut his thumb badly. The Dr. sewed up the gash & bound up the wound.Mr. Stewart had some conversation his evening with the boatswain, which gave him great • encouragement to hope that the Spirit of God is operating on his mind. (69th) Tuesday Jany. 28th. This day commenced with the wind from the S.E. attended with rain & squalls. Lat. by an observation not entirely to be relied on 40 degrees 20' S. Long. by the captain's 22 �LEVI VOLUME 1 reckoning 34 degrees 13' W. The green appearance of the water this afternoon denotes soundings. The sky has become clear, and the wind continues to blow very brisk from the S.E. It is quite cold, the thermometer • at 65 degrees. A very pleasant evening, but a rough sea, which made the night uncomfortable in our births. (70th) Wednesday Jany 29th. Pleasant with the wind from the S.E. very moderate & soon succeeded by a calm. Saw whales in almost every direction of the species called fin~back. The whalers seldom pursue this kind as they are more shy than other whales & when struck drag the boat with amazing swiftness & to a great distance. One of these came so near the ship as to make a full display of himself to all on board. He was judged to be fifty or sixty feat in length. I had a fair view of him from mast head. The water was clear and I could distinguish every part of him very plainly. He went round the ship three times rising above water to breathe at short intervals.- The fore part of his head was probably six feet across, and maintained that width nearly to the extremity, where the mouth is situated, which opens horizontally, and has the upper and lower jaw parallel with one another. The breathing holes were placed at about 1/2 of the distance form the end of the nose to the end of the tail, and are in the thickest part of the creature, where the form is more circular. There is a large fin where the form begins to taper fast at the distance of about • one third of its length from the end of the tail, in a line with the breathing holes, and at right angles with the flukes of the tail.Lat. by a correct observation 40 degrees 12' S. Long. 55 1/2 W. About 1/2 after six the wind started up brisk from the N.W. The breeze was just in season for the ship's convenience, as the day had been devoted to unbending the old sails and setting new ones, and they had but just got through when the wind sprung up.-The wind blew very fresh during the evening. (71st) Thursday Jany 30th. Early this morning the wind was fresh from the N.W. It had blown hard during the night and the rolling and pitching of the vessel had rendered it very uncomfortable to us all, & had broken us of our rest. For myself I laid dovVIl after brakefast & slept till noon. Lat 41 degrees 25' S. Long. 56 degrees 30' W. Mr. Manter the 3rd mate run a sail needle into his hand this afternoon. The wound was very painful to him & affected the nerves of his arm nearly to the shoulder and well nigh produced fainting. Dr. Blatchely caused him to hold the hand a good while in a bucket of warm water with ashes sufficient to make a weak lie. This eased the pain. • (72nd) Friday Jany 31st. During the fore part of the day we had a clear sky, a very smoothe Sea, & a moderate breeze form the north west, and laid our course S.E. by W. Lat 41 degrees 40' S. Long. by observation 53 degrees 40' W. the captain by his reckoning made the long. 56 degrees 40' W. The lunar he 23 �LEVI VOLUME 1 judges to be correct. Had more wind this afternoon. The sea again has a greenish appearance, an indication that we are on soundings; but the captain has • not yet been able to find bottom with a line 90 fathoms in length.The brethren and sisters attended a social religious meeting. Mrs. Bishop has been unwell today, indeed she can hardly be said to have been well for some days past. Her indisposition however is slight., A very pleasant breeze this evening. (73rd) Saturday February 1st. 1823. Pleasant weather and a very pleasant breeze from the N.W. just strong enough to be agreeable carrying us forward at the rate of 10 miles an hour.-Lat 43 degrees 4' S. long. by observation 58 degrees 40'. We were on a parallel of latitude with Boston last night about 12 o'clock. Thermometer in the cabin today at 1 o'clock P.M. stands at 68 degrees. Cast the lead this afternoon at 4 o'clock and found bottom at 47 fathoms. The water has a very greenish appearance.-By a conversation which I had last evening with the third mate I am led to think that he is not entirely destitute of serious thoughts. He seems to have a conviction of the reality of religion, & to have been once under religious impressions. He acknowledged that he was not prepared for death, and that if he were then to die • he must perish.The wind had been subsiding during the latter part of the day and at 10 o'clock we had only a moderate breeze. (74th) Sabbath Feby. 2nd. This morning at 4 o'clock the captain was awaked by the steward to be informed that there was a sail not far off. The captain arose immediately & in fact it was not long before most of the mission family were on deck. It proved to be a ship cruising on this coast for whales, the Brittania of London, commanded by Capt. Luce formerly of Nantucket, having a Mr. Cary of Nantucket for his first mate. The member of the mission family concluded to send letters on board for America. Between 5 & 6 o'ck the capt. & some of the missionaries went on board with letters & returned about 7 o'ck. There had been a mutiny on board of the ship, and the captain had been under the necessity of going in to Bauenos Ayres, where he found that an insurrection had taken place, the inhabitants having declared themselves independent, & were taking everything that belonged to the Royalists. After brakefast the boat was again sent on board the B.with more letters, & with some dried apples, potatoes, and onions, also some • tracts. I sent a letter to Mr. Evarts and another to my uncle Richard Chamberlain. To Mr. E. I made a brief statement of our voyage, and informed him that we were all well. I thought it not best to say anything about the illness of Mrs. Bishop, as we hope she will be well in a few days.-Lat. 45 degrees long. 61 degrees 24 �LEVI VOLUME 1 50' W. Soundings 56 fath. Social meeting in the cabin at 11 o'clock. As there was an appearance of a squall at 4 o'ck P.M. the time when public service on deck is usually attended, the exercises were deferred for a • short time. The rain prevented our having worship on deck. It was observed however in the cabin at about 5 o'ck, when a number of the sailors came down without being invited. I hardly need remark that this was to us a very pleasing circumstance. Indeed I have no doubt but that the Spirit of the Lord is at work producing a conviction in the minds of some on board this ship.-There has been an evident change for the better ever since the resolution, on the part of the family, to set apart a portion of every evening immediately after prayers, to pray for the sailors, & for a revival of religion on board this ship. I believe there is now no washing done on the Sabbath, as I noticed there was at the commencement of the voyage. The temperature of the atmosphere has today been moderate & the wind, when we have had any, very light.(75th) Monday Feby 3rd. Moderate weather, a hazy sky, and little or no wind, is the remark with which I begin this day. Though the clouds have not all dispersed after the rain, yet many of the family are making use of the water which we caught last night in washing out their clothes.- • 12 o'ck a breeze begins to start up from the W lat. 45 degrees 24'S. long. 63 degrees W This afternoon though many broken clouds appear in various parts of the sky, yet the sun suffers none of them entirely to obscure his rays. The breeze has declined to a zephyr. At 3 o'clock we met together in the cabin to observe the monthly concert. Had three prayers, and singing as many times, besides reading in the Scripture, and some conversation. Prayer on deck a few minutes before eight o'clock, and day light sufficient to read the hymn which we sung, being that beautiful one of Cowper's, "As birds their infant brood protect", At 10 o'ck in the evening we had a pleasant breeze from the N.W. (76th) Tuesday Feby 4th. Pleasant weather & an agreeable breeze from the N.W Passed a good deal of kelp, which we saw floating in various directions, also hauled some of it into the vessel which had on the stems clusters of living shell fish of a small size. Lat. 47 degrees 23' S. Longitude by observation 63 degrees W Sounded towards evening & found 56 fathoms of water. The captain is causing preparation to be made for the adverse weather which may be expected in doubling Cape Hom. • (77th) Wednesday Feby 5th. Flying clouds & some fog with a smart breeze from the NW One time during the night, when they threw the log, they found the vessel going at the rate of 12 miles an hour.They are sending down this morning their fore-& mizzen top gallant masts. The atmosphere is agreeably 25 �LEVI VOLUME 1 warm.. The mercury in the thermometer stands at 67 degrees. Half after nine. The captain is now taking an. observation by the sun & moon to ascertain our longitude. Lat. 49 degrees 37' S. Long. 65 degrees W. • Soundings at 5 o'ck 63 E Just before sunset the clouds in the western horizon and towards the South~west assumed the appearance of land, but the setting sun corrected our false vision. The last look of the prince of day, as his full rays poured through his eyelids lifted ere he bid this hemisphere good night, with his smiles lighting up to gaiety the murky sky & burnishing with gold the recumbent clouds, was beautiful beyond description. Between nine & ten had a slight squall from the N. W. Held a short conversation with Charles Ramsdell, found him disposed to hear religious conversation, & ready to admit the importance of religion.(78th) Thursday Feby 6th. Pleasant weather & somewhat colder than it was yesterday, wind S. by E. Lat. 50 degrees 41' S. Long. by observation 63 degrees W. We are very nearly in the latitude of the Falkland islands, so near that if we were in the longitude of them they would be in sight. A South course will carry us to Staten Land, an island which lies between Lat. • 54 degrees & 55 degrees S. and Long. 64 degrees 45'W. Separated from Terra del Fuego by the Straight of Le Maire. A little more than 3 degrees of latitude will carry us as far South as the extremity of Cape Hom. The captain will want to run up as high as 59 degrees or 60 degrees S. as the prevailing winds at the Cape are from the N . West & South westj and the farther South he can get, the better the course he can make when he comes to lay to the westward.Towards evening the wind changed in our favor, and by 10 o'clock it had become quite brisk from the N.W. 79th day from Montauck point. Friday Feby 7th. Pleasant weather with a pretty strong breeze from the W. steering nearly a South course & advancing towards Staten Land, which we deem about 2 degrees ahead of us, at the rate of 7 knots an hour. Lat. 52 degrees 52' S. Long. not listed It is cold enough on deck for a great coat, but can keep myself very comfortable below without a fire. This morning fin back whales were seen in abundance .. At 1/2 past 5 o'clock the wind changed to the S .. very light, course E. 80th day -79th closed a 80 'ck this morning. Saturday February 8th. At a quarter before 6 o'clock this • morning. Mr. Lane awaked the captain with the pleasing information. "that land was to be seen two points off the lea bow". About 5 the land was first discovered & it was judged to be 55 miles distantj the course at that time being S. by E. the wind about W. & a pretty good breeze. The captain gave orders to bear away & 26 �LEVI VOLUME 1 stear towards it. The appearance of the land when I first saw it was that of a dim cloud, rising highest towards the S.E. extremity, except at the very point. and declining with breakages toward the S.W. The • eastern point of Terra del Fuego separated from Staten Land by the Straight of Le Maire was just perceptible at 8 o'ck making one or two faint ridges in the western horizon. In the forenoon had a squall & some rain. At noon the east end of Staten island bore S. E. by compass, distant 25 miles. At 4 o'ck we were off the east end 3 leagues distant, & at 7 o'ck 5 leagues distant. About noon I went aloft & had a fine view of the distant rocks & summits, as old as creation & which have for so many ages defied all the rages & bellows of the ocean, which have beat against them in this region of storms. As we advanced south, and obliquely towards the east end of the island, the western eminencies & projecting summits losing themselves in the misty horizon had a very romantic & beautiful appearance; and after we had turned the N.E. point, and the rocks at the S.E. end began to make their appearance, the points of the clifts arising to our view, at first, like little islands or a distant sail, increasing in size & uniting with the shore as we advanced, rendered the view romantic & picturesque in a high degree. New Year's harbor is on the north side towards the east end; within & at the entrance are a number of small islands; on one of these we saw a • great smoke & occasionally flames ascending, the cause of which we were not at first able to conjecture; but when we had sailed round to the leward side of the island we could plainly smell the smoke & from the scent we judged it to have been burning turf of the moss with which the rocks are covered. The bluffs were extremely formidable in their appearance, some of them being perpendicular to a great height. We could just discern the surf beating & foaming at their base. Between the points & bluffs their were cavities extending back more sloping covered with something of a greenish color, probably moss. At 10 o'ck the wind began to blow pretty strong from the southward and it very soon increased to a gale. Al hands were called upon deck to take in saiL They have too & we were tossed by a rough sea during the night & much disturbed of our rest. 81st. Sabbath Feby 9th. Variable in the morning, a strong wind from the South & a very rough sea, with a chilly atmosphere. Set more sail & steared by the wind. Lat. 55 degrees 26'. S. Long. 63 degrees 35'. In the afternoon more moderate the wind hauling west, by evening it had got round so far as to admit of their Stearing S. by W. and the sea had become so smooth as to render it convenient for us to have prayer on • deck. Had no meeting either in the morning or afternoon on account of the weather, & no catechism in the evening.27 �LEVI VOLUME 1 None of the seamen in the fore castle had attended to their Bible questions their leisure having been devoted to sleep to make up for the fatigue of last night.• 82nd. Monday Feby 10th. Cloudy with the wind from the N.W. & some rain; Temperature moderate. Slept this morning long enough to make up for having been kept awake on Saturday night. Lat. by obs. not entirely to be relied on 56 degrees 20 'S. Long. 65 degrees 27 W Wind pretty strong this afternoon from the WN.W course S. by W. Saw a fin back not far from the vesseL Had prayer in the cabin attended by the captain, the 1st. & 3rd. mates, Laing & Beman, & the steward. We need a spirit of prayer, more faithfulness, and deep humility. It would be a lamentable thing and an unfavorable indication if the present pleasing appearances should pass away without being followed by any permanent good effects. The hope of success depends on the divine blessing added to the use of scriptural means. 83rd Tuesday Feby 11th. Cloudy with a little rain & a strong wind from the W.N.W producing a rough sea. Atmosphere chilly on deck, but very comfortable below. We are considerably south of Cape Hom & probably south even of Diego de Ramires. In fact we were in the latitude of those islands yesterday & our course has been about S. by Wever since. The captain would avail himself of a N. or N.E. wind to steer a • westerly coursej but the prevailing winds in this region are from the S. to the N.W Lat. by estimation 57 degrees 21' S. Long. 66, 27 W. During the middle and latter part of the day the wind blew a gale from the N .W. The wind began to subside before bed time. 84th. Wednesday Feby 12th. The weather is more moderate this morning, and the sun makes his appearance in the S.E. shining through the clouds, though occasionally obscured by them. Saw a brig at some distance to the north of us, bound like us, we presume, to the Pacific. O.r. 4:26 Set 7.34 Lat. by observation 58 degrees 25'. long. by reckg. 66 degrees 57' W. Ramsdell begins to be serious, reads his Bible & other religious books. Conversed with Beman, but he raises objections & finds fault with professors of religion. Does not think his sins are sufficiently numerous & atrocious to deserve endless punishment. 85th. Thursday Feby 13th. Squally with rain, flying clouds, & sunshine. with wind N.W.--course W. by S. to W.S.w. Saw a whale of the species called the right, sporting in the surge this morning. Lat by obs. 58 degrees 8' S. long. 67 degrees 40' W We are past the longitude of Cape Horn, that being in long. [67 degrees 46, according to Morses Gazetter] 67 degrees 26 'W. but not yet up with the Diego • islands j Diego Ramires being in 68 degrees 45' W. Lat. 56 degrees 19' S.-The latitude of the Cape is in 55 degrees 58' S. The wind has been b.lowing a gale ever since 9 o'ck this morning. We have not had 24 hours in 2.8 �LEVI VOLUME 1 succession of still weather since we passed Staten Land. The sailors caught an Albatross this afternoon. This was done by attaching a piece of meat to a hook & • line & casting it overboard with a small buoy to keep it from sinking. The captain had the ship put about upon her starboard tack, so that the wind being from the westward strikes the sails from the left hand side of the ship., & the vessel heads about N.W During the evening & night had not got quite so much wind nor so turbulent a sea. 86th Friday Feby 14th. The sea is quite smooth this morning, wind moderate from the S.W. Ship heads W.N.W. but does not make much progress.Lat 57 degrees 25' S. Long. 68 degrees 05' Had a snow squall about noon. The wind this afternoon is more to the southward & our course more to the westward. Experienced the cold more sensibly than at any period since we passed Staten Land. Towards evening wind from the S. with squalls in one instance attended by haiL A head sea and very rough. 10 o'ck We have already passed Diego de Ramires, or shall have done it before morning. 87th. Saturday Feby 15th. Strong wind varying from S. by W. to W by N. course varying from N. to W. • In the morning rain & no sunshine untill noon and then the Sun appeared through the clouds long enough to take an observation. This gleam was then followed by a squall with rain. Lat. by observe. 56 degrees 2' S. Long. by reckg. 70 degrees 35' W. Though there has been this afternoon a strong wing & a rough sea with occasional squalls yet the capt. has been able to take an observation by the Sun & moon to ascertain the longitude which he finds to be 71 degrees 52' W We are drawing to the close of another week, and it has been the most uncomfortable one which we have experienced; but we have great cause for gratitude, that we have made so good progress, & that we have experienced no disaster.-We have probably performed the worst part of the passage round the cape. If the Lord should prosper us another week we hope to be out of this region of storms & tempests. Though we have passed that point of land called Cape Hom, yet a vessel is not considered as having got out of the region of the Cape or completely round it, till she gets as far north as Cape Desire Descada, the extreme western point of Terra del Fuego, which is in lat. about 52 degrees 52' S. & long. 76 degrees 45' W We were this morning in the long. of Boston. The time here & the time there of course are alike. Here the Sun rose this morning 4 o'ck & 40 min. & set 7 o'ck & 20 min. at • Boston it rose at 6 o'ck & 48 & set 5 o'ck & 12 minutes. For a few nights the twilight had been very plainly visible at 10 o'clock at night. The course of the sun is from S.E. to S.W. and at noon it is due north from us. As the captain judges himself to be within a degree 29 �LEVI VOLUME 1 & an half of the coast, and as Cape Noir, the point of a small island which lies S.S.£. of Cape Gloucester • on Terra del Fuego in lat. 54 degrees 4' S. & long. 73 degrees 30'W. lies pretty near our course I feel some anxiety. I did not go to bed till after 11 o'ck and did not go to sleep till some time after midnight. 88th. Sabbath Feby 16th. A little before the watch was changed at 4 o'ck I went on deck, the course then by compass was W. by N. true course N.W. by N. the variation of the compass being two points. Before 5 o'ck the captain was informed that land was in sight not a great way off. It was Cape Noir, Long. 73 degrees 15' W. Lat 54 degrees 30' S. bearing N. by W. by compass 35 miles off.-They tacked immediately and stood off & kept a southerly course all day, the wind blowing strong from the westward, with squalls & rain, producing a rough sea. No obs. by reckg. lat. 55 degrees 40' S. Long. 74 degrees 4'W. Attended social worship in the cabin at 11 o'ck: but the weather prevented our having religious exercises in the afternoon. None on board attended to their Bible questions except the steward. I have a hope concerning him that he is in earnest in seeking the salvation of his souL His understanding is well enlightened; and he has a good acquaintance with the Scriptures. He once thought that morality would carry him to heaven; but he is now convinced that something more is necessary.-I urged him to accept • without delay of the Salvation offered to him in the GospeL Conversed in the course of the day with Deferett Gorham & Hezh. Monroe & endeavored faithfully to warn them of their danger, & urged them immediately to attend to their souls. 89th. Monday Feby 17th. A wintry looking sky. The sun sometimes visible sometimes obscure wind blowing very strong form the S.W. About 9 the ship tacked & stood by the wind as close to the W. as possible.-Lat. by obs. 56 degrees 13' S. Long. 72 degrees 40' W. At 7 o'ck in the evening the ship tacked and stood off again as the wind was too far west to admit of her laying her course. Strong wind, heavy squalls, & a rough sea. 90th. Tuesday Feby 18th. Cloudy with rain, high wind form the S.w. fierce squalls & a turbulent sea. No comfort on deck for the cold, spray, & rain; and no peace in the cabin for the rolling & tossing of the ship. No observation. lat. by reckg. 56 degrees 27 S. 71 degrees 30' W. Our average movement siilce Saturday has been retrograde. They who go down to the sea in ships, & do business on the great waters are called upon to praise God, as "they see the works of the Lord, & his • wonders in the deep. For he commandeth and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof." Truly the Lord is terrible in majesty, who can stand before him? Upon him we are dependant for favorable winds & a quiet ocean. If he oppose our progress, we cannot proceed; for our vessel with all on board would 30 �LEVI VOLUME 1 be crushed before the fierce winds, which he could raise against us, as easily as a moth is crushed under foot. And the skill of the captain, & the strength & agility of the seaman would avail no more, for our Security, • than the exterior covering of that animal to defend it against the pressure of the foot. Kept on our starboard tack under short sail ever since last evening. Saw a brig this morning to the north of us, probably the same that we saw a few days ago. 91st. Wednesday Feby 19th. Cloudy with some rain,-wind blowing heavy from the S.W. and a high sea. Lat. 57 degrees 28' S. Long. 71 degrees W. Soon after 12 o'ck the wind began to lull, & haul more to the southward. At 1 o'ck tacked & stood to the westward. Ever since Sabbath morning the wind has blown with the violence of a gale, & during most of the time, the ship has been lying too headed to the southward, with the exception of a part of Monday. It is just three months today since the mission family embarked at New Haven. For the circumstances of mercy in which I find myself placed to day, and for all the prosperity which has attended me on the voyage thus far, I desire to be devoutly thankful, & to ascribe it to the goodness of God, that I have been preserved from accidents, kept in health, and allowed to feel comfortable & happy, notwithstanding my single state. • 92nd. Thursday Feby 20th. Cloudy, and more moderate than it has been for some days past. During the night the ship veered and stood upon her starboard tack, & kept a southern course till 1 o'ck this afternoon, when she was put about on the other tack. Caught 2 Albatross measuring from the extremity of one wing to the extremity of the other 10 feet. Some of these birds are said to measure 15 feet. Lat 37 degrees 45' S. Long. 72 degrees W Wind about West. Some sun~shine this afternoon. 93rd. Friday Feby 21st. Variable- wind moderate from the west-starboard tack from half after 8 o'ck A.M. Lat 56 degrees 50'S. Long. 72 degrees 28' W. some sun~shine this afternoon. Temperature of the atmosphere quite chilly. 94th. Saturday Feb 22nd. Variable-a wintry sky and a wintry atmosphere; but no snow or ice. Lat. by obs. 57 degrees S. Long. by reckg. 73 degrees 28' W. It was an expectation last Saturday which ventured to record that another week would remove us from the region of Cape Hom. But the fact determines us to be 58' further S. and only 1 degree 38' further west. A degree of longitude in this latitude being only 35 miles. • We are only about 1/2 miles removed from the position we were in one week ago; though we have sailed & drifted more than 6 times that distance.-On our starboard tack. 95th. Sabbath Feby 23rd. Cloudy weather with some rain and a very strong wind varying from W by N. 31 �LEVI VOLUME 1 to N.W. producing a rough sea. It has been a very uncomfortable day. Had no private or public meeting, & no recitations among the seamen. • No obs. Lat. by reckg. 57 degrees 35' S Long. 74 degrees 30' W. Starboard tack. 96th Monday Feby 24th. Cloudy-a strong wind from the N.W. and a high sea till afternoon. About 4 o'ck the wind changed to the southward and the ship was put upon her larboard tack. Lat. 58 degrees 52' S. Long. 76 degrees 30' W. Wind blowing a gale and veering more to the westward again-come haiL A tempestuous night and a very rough sea. 97th. Tuesday Feby 25th. The sky during the early part of the morning was overhung with clouds which in the forenoon partially cleared away and allowed the rays of the Sun to beam upon us. But a clear sky does not last long in this region. The close of the day has exhibited quite a variety of weather. Squalls, rain, snow & hail, sun~shine, & a cloudy sky. It may all be summed up in tempestuous weather. Standing on our larboard tack. Lat. 57 degrees 11' S. Long. 76 degrees 30' W. Much cause however for gratitude to God for health, preservation from accidents, & some progress on our way.-During the night tacked to the southward. • 98th. Wednesday Feby 26th. At 6 o'ck this morning tacked again to the northward. The wind during the forenoon hauling more northerly tacked & stood South again. At half after two the wind hauled South, we were then on our larboard tack, having gone about some time before. Variable as to the wind and state of the sky, moderate as to the temperature of the atmosphere. Lat. by obs. 56 degrees 30' S. Long. 76 degrees 30' W. In the evening the wind having subsided and the ship falling into the trough of the sea, the roll was very severe. During the night the wind hauled round by the way of the east to the north. 99th. Thursday Feby 27th. At 6 o'ck wind tolerably brisk from the N. with a little rain. carrying us forward at the rate of 6 miles an hour.-on a course by compass S.w. As the day advanced the wind hauled more to the westward and became more calm. A temperate humid atmosphere. Lat. 56 degrees 45. S. Long. 78 degrees 30' W. before night tack stood to the north~ward. During the night the wind veered to the southward and blew briskly by reason of which the ship was enabled to keep her true course. 100th. Friday Feby 28th. Variable, & somewhat colder than it was yesterday; but do not mind that so • long as we make progress on our way. Wind during the fore part of the day tolerably brisk form the S.W. and the sea more smooth than usuaL Lat. 55 degrees 15'S. Long. 80 degrees 10' S. Had a social meeting at which Mr. Stewart presided. The wind hauled to the northward, and at 4 o'ck 32 �LEVI VOLUME 1 the ship was put about upon her starboard tack headed to the west. In the evening some rain. • WIst. Saturday March 1st. Cloudy with rain, wind northerly & very light; in the afternoon calm. There were a number of sea fowl caught-Albatross, mully~muck & haglets. This was done by a hook & line. Some of them were let go again.-The temperature of the atmosphere is quite moderate. No observation. Lat. by reckg. 54 degrees 55' S Long. 82 degrees 11' W. Staten Land is in lat. 54 degrees 40' S. see 42 page [P.38 ~ Febr.7]. We have then been just three weeks in passing round from that island to the same latitude on the western side of Terra del Fuego. 7 o'ck evening the again breezes? from the westward. The wind during the night blew very hard from the S.W. and carried us forward on our course at the rate of from 10 to 12 knots an hour. I02nd. Sabbath, March 2nd. Clear weather, wind moderate from the S.\V. It has seemed more like Sabbath to day than it has for a long time. Had a social meeting in the cabin at 11 o'ck A.M. and at 4 o'ck P.M. Mr. Richards preached in the cabin from Isa. 1. 15th. This last meeting was attended by a number of the sailors.-This is the first regular meeting of the kind which we have had for six sabbaths past, excepting one Sabbath when Mr. Richards made some observations on a chapter which he read in the cabin in the • presence of some of the crew at a time when it was not convenient to have worship on deck. Lat. 52 degrees 33' S. Long. 83 degrees 17' W We estimate ourselves to be at this time fairly round the Cape, being in the latitude of Cape Pillar [According to Morse's Gazzetteer in Lat. 52 degrees 45' Long. 76 degrees 40.] the extreme W part of Terra del Fuego. Here we erect our Ebenezer, and say with truth, hitherto hath the Lord helped us. At the close of our afternoon service we sung the hymn composed by Mr. Bingham and sung by the other missionaries when they had got round the Cape. I think we may hope to arrive at the islands about the first of May. It is possible we may arrive there by the 25th of ApriL The atmosphere is quite chilL103rd. March 3rd. Monday. Wind from the N.E. with clouds and rain. Lat 51 degrees 27' S. Long. 84 degrees 17' W. Mr. Goodrich caught a number of mullymucks this afternoon which were all liberated. After the customary evening worship, we observed the monthly concert by singing several appropriate hymns and twice addressing the throne of grace. While thus engaged we were borne on our way with great rapidity • being carried directly before the wind at the rate of 12 miles an hour. Our friends who had doubtless been praying for our safety & prosperity could hardly have desired us to be making better progress. The wind which sprung up at 5 o'ck brisk from the Southward continued to blow all night carrying us forward at the 33 �LEVI VOLUME 1 rate of from 10 to 12 knots an hour. The vessel sometimes taking in the sea over the bulwark & through the • gangway to the height of the knees & so as to wash the deck fore & aft. 104th. Tuesday 4th. The wind at 5 o'ck this morning hauled to the S.W. and from that time kept veering till it had got round W. The weather is more agreeable to day than it has been at any time since we passed Staten Land. Lat. 48 degrees 47'S. Long. 84 degrees 17' W. by reckg. In the evening and during the night the wind was brisk from the Southward and the ship falling into the trough of the sea (the wind having prevailed from the westward had occasioned a swell from that direction) produced a rolling severe & painfuL 105th. Wednesday March 5th. Pleasant weather wind from the southward. Went up to the main top~ gallant head and took a view of the ocean as far as the eye could extend. We are now in the South Pacific having emerged from the Southern Ocean and the tempestuous region of Cape Horn. Lat. 46 degrees 12' S. Long. by obs. sun & moon 82 degrees 30' W. Mr. Stillman having hurt himself by falling down the stairs of the forecastle. I went forward to see him, and entered into religious conversation with him. He had objections against several doctrines of the Bible, which he said he could not then recollect, but which had • presented themselves to him when he had been reading the Scriptures. He did not believe however, he said, that any would be eternally miserable. I told him he would be eternally miserable unless he altered his belief, saying that while he disbelieved the reality of future punishment he could feel no need of a Savior or deliverance from an evil to which he was not exposed. I quoted a few texts of Scripture and left him, may God open his eyes, show him the evil of Sin, & change his heart. 106th. Thursday March 6th. The sun has shone dimly through the clouds most of the day.-a few times it has shone brightly,-ciuring the small remainder it has been obscured. The atmosphere comfortable as to temperature. Wind ahead. i.e. from the N.W. to N.N.W. At 4 o'ck P.M. tacked and stood upon a wind to the westward. Lat. 44 degrees 44' S. Long. 81 degrees 36' W. Mr. Manter the 3rd. mate who has for some time past been under serious impression begins to entertain a hope that he has experienced religion. Mr. Laing the boatswain some time ago lost his dejection and has been entertaining a trembling hope-These two persons at present appear welL May God by his Holy Spirit teach them, & direct them to the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world. • Others, I hope, are the subjects of serious impressions, and I pray God that they may become acquainted with themselves, and with Him, whom to know aright is life eternaL 107th. Friday March 7th. Wing W.N.W. Variable--clear, cloudy, thick atmosphere partly obscuring the 34 �LEVI VOLUME 1 sun,-in evening rain. Moderate as to temperature, Wind brisk & a rough sea. Lat. 44 degrees 13' S. Long. • 80 degrees 55' W. Conversed with Charles Ramsdell about his souL Religion, he thinks to be a good thing; but when urged to attend to it, says he finds in himself an unwillingness to renounce his companions, who are opposed to religion. He has once before been thoughtful, and thinks he might then have obtained religion, if he had had any person to talk with and instruct him, and pray for him. Observed a short season of social prayer after the stated evening worship was closed. (108th) Saturday March 8th. Variable~weather- wind form W.N.W. with a pretty rough sea. Lat. 42 degrees 23' S. Long .. 80 degrees 55' W. Those who attended prayer were solemnly attentive. Conversed with the first mate upon the concerns of his soul-I found him in an interesting state of mind. He knows that he must experience religion or be miserable, says he has resolved to attend to it. 109th. Sabbath March 9th. Moderate & variable, wind from the W.S.W. Lat. 40 degrees 22' S. Long. 80 Degrees 35'. In the forenoon had social worship in the cabin-in the afternoon public services on deck • attended by most of the crew.-Mr. Stewart preached a very solemn & interesting sermon from Gen. 6.3 . "My Spirit shall not always strive with "man" to which serious attention was given, and from which it is hoped that good will result. Various ways were stated in which the Spirit strives with sinners-the certainty that he will cease to strive if uniformly rejected-the consequences of being forsaken of the spirit. The effect of the sermon was visible-whether impressions have been made that will be lasting is known only to God, and can be demonstrated to us only by fruits brought forth as time elapses. Mr. Pease expressed to Mr. S. anxiety about his souL One who had made sport of the boatswain's religious concern, and had laughed at him for reading his bible & praying to God, went to him & begged his pardon for having done so, affirming that he had intended no harm. I conversed with the second mate having written to him some time since in a pointed manner on the subject of religion. He said he knew that religion was important and desired to posses it, and had resolved that he would seek it in earnest.110th Monday March 10th. Variable weather, light breezes varying from S.w. to N.W. At 9 o'ck saw a large spermaceti whale. Two boats went in pursuit of him and in about two hours returned after an unsuccessful chase.-Lat. 39 degree 16' S. Long. 80 degrees 40' W. In the evening a pleasant breeze from the South. 111 th. Tuesday March 11 th. Pleasant with a gentle breeze from the South. The ship's crew have been 35 �LEVI VOLUME 1 employed all this day in sending up & rigging the top~gallant masts & royals. The captain says the weather • is beginning to seem like that which is natural for the Coast of Chile, down where we are now sailing. The family had a general breaking up & washing out of the cabin this forenoon. All well & in good spirits. It seems like the return of Spring to experience pleasant weather and a smooth sea after the clouds, tempests, & chills of Cape Hom. Lat. 37 degrees 6' S. Long. 80 degrees 55' W. In the evening had a conversation with John Murphy-found him disposed to reply against God for creating him, if he knew from eternity that he was to be miserable. He appeared to be very ignorant of the character of God.-Conversed with Ramsdell-He says he has fully resolved to attend to religion and possess it, if it is attainable. He is in the use of all the means of grace, and has renounced his sinful companions. 112th. Wednesday March 12th. Clear in the forenoon, in the after part of the day overcast, with an agreeable temperature of the atmosphere, wind from the southward. The captain caused the forehold to be broken up and tmnks etc. belonging to the mission family & the mission generally to be taken out. A few things had been wetj but nothing materially injured. Lat. 35 degrees 17' S. Long. 81 degrees 3'W. At 25 minutes past 1 o'ck spoke an English brig from London, the Tiber 8 days from Valparayso -the • Captain stated that the country is in a state of revolution-that in a late battle the Patriots had been defeated. He stated further that the Franklin the U.S. 74 was at Valparayso.-The captain expects to be up with or pass Massafuero before morning. This is a small island nearly west from Juan Fernandez in latitude 33 degrees 49' S. and longitude 80 degrees 34' W conversed with Mr. Pease and found him in a very interesting state of mind, having firmly resolved, as he said, to seek the salvation of his soul, & to persevere till he obtained an interest in Christ. I learn that Mr. Lane is in great trouble this evening, in so much distress & anxiety about his soul as to weep. 113th. Thursday March 13th. Temperate & a thick atmosphere with some clouds, and a tolerably brisk wind form the Southward, We passed Massafuero before day without seeing it, and are now to the northward of Juan Fernandez, which lies in latitude 33 degrees 40' S. and longitude 78 degrees 52' W. Had another conversation with Mr. Stillman, found him less disposed to make objections-and more willing to answer my inquiries, but not willing to engage to give attention to religion & seek the salvation of his soul:-he had promised so often, he said, and had broken his promise, that it was no use for him to • make any more resolution.Lat. by obs. 32 degrees 47' Long. by reckg 81 degrees 10'. We were in the latitude of Valparaiso [33 degrees 3' S. long. 72 degrees 16' W.] at about half after 10 36 �LEVI VOLUME 1 • o'ck this morning.The cabouse was moved forward to make room for cutting up whales . " Mr. Lane has this day obtained a hope that he has passed form death unto life. He told Mr. Stewart this evening, the if he should not take a single whale on this cruise, this would be the richest voyage to him that he had ever made. And I would add" that I feel myself already amply compensated for all the sacrifices that I have ever made, even if I should never see any more displays of the grace of Jesus;; but I hope to see greater things than these-and to be enabled to say with transport,"this is our God we have waited for him.'114th. Friday March 14th. Very pleasant, the temperature of the atmosphere much like May, with a brisk wind from the S.E. Mr. Goodrich & Dr. Blatchely are employed with the ship's company in cutting away the deck and removing the main hatchway further aft. Lat. 30 degrees 12' S. Long. 83 degrees 45' W 115th. Saturday March 15th. Pleasant, with a gentle breeze from theS.E. There is the appearance of business on deck to day. The crew at work on the main hatch-Many of the family opening their trunks • and exposing to the sun their clothes etc. Lat. 27 degrees 39' long. 84 degrees 19' W. Geo. B. Webster, a young man of respectable connexions in Albany, N.Y. appears at present more serious than any other one in the forecastle; and has expressed his determination to do everything in his power to obtain religion. 116th. Sabbath March 16th. Very pleasant, with the wind from S.E. to E. Lat. 26 degrees 2' S. Long. by obs sun and moon 87 degrees 20'W. Had a social meeting below in the forenoon, and in the afternoon public exercises on deck attended by the crew;-Sermon by Mr. Bishop from Mat. 11 chap. 28~30 verses.-After the exercises & while the first table were at tea a sperm. whale was seen: but it was too late to pursue him. There is truly cause for gratitude to God, that the religious services of this day have been free from interruption; and that nothing has occurred to disturb the stillness, or mar the solemnity of the day. 117th. Monday March 17th. Pleasant and a warm atmosphere, wind from the S.E. Lat 24 degrees 30' S. Long. 89 degrees 00' Pitcairns Island.-In the afternoon saw a number of sperm. whales. Some of them • were at a great distance off going from us to the windward, another made a breach about 2 miles off to the leward in pursuit of which 3 boats were sent off; but they returned in about an hour without having seen him again.37 �LEVI VOLUME 1 118th. Tuesday March 18th. A thick atmosphere and part of the day overcast & a little rain in the afternoon. Wind light varying from N.E. to N.W. Lat. no obs. Long. 90 degrees 25' W. • It is not so convenient conversing with the seamen since they have been divided into 4 watches to stand through the night, as it was when there were but two watches-then one half were on deck at a time, now there are but 5 at time during the evening & night-j but all hands are on duty through the day.119th. Wednesday March 19th. Pleasant and war, light breezes from S.E. to E. Lat 21 degrees 53' S. Long. by sun and moon 90 degrees 40' W. The captain judges us now to have taken the S.E. trades. All sail set going smoothly though not rapidly directly before the wind. 120th. Thursday March 20th. We are again in the torrid zone. We probably crossed the tropic of Capricon on Tuesday. The weather is now quite warm, but not oppressive-I have only cast off my drawers & exchaged a woollen for a thin jacket.Lat. 20 degrees 38' S. Long. by obs sun and moon 91 degrees 52'W. 121st. Friday March 21st. Warm & very pleasant with a light breeze from the S.E. All sail set, as has been the case for many days past-All the ship's crew at work upon the rigging or otherwise busily • employed about the vessel-Dr. Blatchely & Mr. Goodrich exercising themselves in mechanical laborsThe latter in assisting the captain to make a portable desk. Lat. 19 degrees 33' S. Long. 92 degrees 57' S W. Had a social meeting this afternoon, and as it was my tum to conduct the meeting, I read part of the 33 Chap. Of Ezekiel and a few passages from Baxter's Saints Rest-: afterwards Mr. Richards, Mr. Stewart & others made remarks. The time of our continuing on board the ship is short and what is done for the salvation of the souls on board must be done quickly.The importance of being diligent and faithful was a subject of conversation and Mr. Stewart with feeling told us our duty and urged us to the immediate performance of it. In the evening had a conversation with the first mate, and found him hanging between hope & doubt----Sometimes, he said he thought that he might possibly possess religion, at other times he could not tell- he feared that he did not fully know what it was. I endeavored to tell him how persons felt who were • truly concerned about their souls, and in earnest seeking their salvation- and also how one felt who was converted to God. He replyed with emphasis then I am not a Christian. Conversed about an hour with Charles Dummer. Though he would not promise absolutely to pray and 38 �LEVI VOLUME 1 to seek in earnest the salvation of his soul-yet his emotion was visible, & he promised seriously to consider it. • Have learnt today for the first time, that the steward had been assured by the owners of the vessel, before our embarkation, that it would not be his duty to superintend the cooking for the mission family or to oversee the furnishing of the food for the tablej- that this was to be done by a separate steward for the mission, a cook & a waiter. According to contract, the ship agreed to do the cooking, and we supposed, that the steward was obligated to give the same attention to that department for the mission as for the ship. The mistake arose probably from Mr. Evarts' telling the captain and owners that Cooperee was to be employed for the mission in assisting to cook, and that there was a female domestic going out, connected with Mr. Stewarts family, who would probably oversee about the table. He might also have intimated, that the other natives would assist, and that one of the members of the mission family would have a general superintendence.-Mr. Sage said, that he supposed from the first that there must have been a misunderstanding, and therefore had resolved to do the best he couldj but that he had been induced now to make this statement and disclosure for his own justification, that he might not be censured for not doing • those things which might be thought by the mission family to be his duty, when he did not feel himself under obligations thus to do.Considering the expectations of Mr. Sagej it is due to him to say, that he has been attentive and accommodating beyond what could have been expected of him. Nor would the family have felt that claim upon his services which they have, if this explanation had been made sooner.122. Saturday March 22nd. Pleasant weather and a desirable breeze from the E.S.E. Lat. 18 degrees 7' S. Long. 94 degrees 27"W. Lat. Society Islands.Mr. Momoe is urlder very powerful convictions. The fact was communicated to Mr. Stewart by the boatswain, who had been the instrument of awakening him. Many of the crew are looking forward to the morrow with feelings of interest which they have never before experience. Some or most of them are doing their washing and are shaving themselves. that they may not have it to do on the Sabbath. 123rd. Sabbath March 23rd. Pleasant with a light wind from the east. Lat 16 degrees 31' S. Long. 93 degrees 47'. • As some of the sea~men expressed a wish that the morning service should be conducted on deck and as the captain had no objections we complied with much satisfaction. The attention of those present was truly gratifying. There cannot be the least doubt but that the Spirit of the Lord is with us. Mr.. Ely preached in 39 �LEVI VOLUME 1 ' the afternoon from Rev. 1.7. ((Behold He cometh with clouds" &c. Mr. Monroe begins to hope that God has had mercy on him. Mr. Webster remarked that this has been to him the most solemn Sabbath that he • ever experienced on sea or land.-He was sorry that his duty required him to go aloft at the time of the afternoon service. He observed) that when he came out) he had no respect for the Sabbath-that if he had any work to do) he did it) without regard to its being the Sabbath, and if anything rather preferred doing it on that day. But said) I would not now do so and hope that I never shall again.-' Had a long conversation with the Steward. He says) that it is his fixed purpose to seek & serve the Lord as long as he lives.This has been truly an interesting day. 124th. Monday March 24th. Pleasant with a moderate trade from the east. All is life and activity on board. The cooper) blacksmith and carpenter are each working at their different occupations. The blacksmith having a forge erected just forward the main hatch) & directly behind the tryworks) and the cooper & carpenter having their tools and conveniences for working about them. The rest of the crew are employed in painting and varnishing the outside of the ship. Lat. 15 degrees 29' S. Long. 96 degrees 47'. 125th. Tuesday March 25th. Pleasant and a moderate trade form the east. Lat. 14 degrees 6' S. Long. 98 • degrees 20' W. The evenings are pleasant beyond description. The moon is at its full and mounts up in chaste splendor the blue cloudless expanse and casts its silvery rays on the undulating surface of the boundless deep, outspread beneath. A moderate trade with steady force filling all our sails bears us majestically over the smooth waters. The sails viewed at a position forward of the main~mast look very beautifuL The moonbeams brightening the canvas. the wind swelling the sails, the sea pitching the vessel, the ship mounting the swell, all combine to add beauty to the scene. As the bow rises, lifted by the billows over which the ship tumbles as they in succession roll along now I one, now another sail flattens, & flutters, & shiversj-again, as the stem ascends and the bow falls, it takes the wind and fills, and swells, and tugs. One time nearly all the sails will flatten, while the ship suddenly rises and falls and seems to stop in her coursej-again all the sails take the wind, and, as with one consent, with swelling canvas, urge the ship steadily along, above the superior influence of the rolling surge beneath. 126th. Wednesday March 26th. Very pleasant and an agreeable trade from the east making desirable progress towards the equator with 18 sails set. Lat 13 degrees S. Long. 99 degrees 20' S. The captain took an observation by the sun this afternoon to ascertain the time, that his watch may be 40 �LEVI VOLUME 1 correct, as it is his intention to correct his longitude by a lunar observation this evening. • Evening. The breeze begins to freshen-and the captain is taking an observation. A more delightful evening could not be desired. 127th. Thursday March 27th. Very pleasant with a pretty brisk trade. Have no desire to progress faster towards the place of our destination than we are doing at the present time, and I believe that some on board regret that the time of remaining on board is likely to be so short. The crew are employed in tarring the rigging. Yesterday we had fresh fish for brakefast & supper the natives having caught two fish which are called by some on board "skip~jacks" & by others ((veneterll [bonita?].-The flesh had the combined taste of halabut & veaL The color of the fish & the appearance of the hed and tail very much like a mackereL The tail of this fish does not taper gradually from its middle to the extremity like the mackerel but keeps its bigness nearly to the flukes. The length I should judge was nearly 3 feet. It was very fleshy & had but few bones. Lat 11 degrees 14' S. Long. 101 degrees 30'. 128th. Friday March 28th. Pleasant and a brisk trade from the east. Lat. Marquesas isl's. • Last evening had a conversation with Mr. Webster found him in a very interesting state of mind, having firmly resolved to seek the salvation of his souL He says things appear very different to him now from what they did when he commenced this voyage. His former life he says looks like a blank. He now loves to read his Bible & to pray. He says he knows he must perish if he should return to his former way of life, and if he does not break off from his sins, trust in the Lord Jesus Christ for pardon & salvation, and live a life of true religion. Since Sabbath evening Mr. Monroe has been indulging the hope, that God has had mercy on his soul & has granted him the pardon of his sins. There are 4 in the fore castle who associate together-and who read their Bibles, & pray to God. Lat 8 degrees 50' S. Long. 103 degrees 50' W. 129th. Saturday March 29th. Pleasant weather and a brisk trade from the east. Lat. 6 degrees 53' S. Long. 105 degrees 7' W. Conversed this evening with the three mates separately. The second & third as I have remarked before are indulging a hope, and the first has a desire to become acquainted with the things of religion, and is in • the use of all the means of grace . DOth. Sabbath March 30th. A pleasant day with a pretty brisk trade from the E.S.E. Latitude 5 degrees 46' S. Longitude 106.30 W. 41 �LEVI VOLUME 1 At sunrise sperm whales were descried some distance off the windward. We were then going pretty much before the wind. As soon as the captain was informed of it, he gave orders to put about ship and to • pursue them. After a chase of two hours, finding that the effort to come up with them was vain the pursuit was given over and orders given by the captain to put about again and square the yards. Dolphins too were seen about the ship in the morning; but no attempt was made to take them-skip; jacks likewise; but Cooperee who is very fond of fishing would make no effort to take them, saying, "to fish, no good- it is the Sabbath-tomorrow catch them." Though there was no more intermption during the day, my mind was constantly harassed with the expectation of hearing the man at the mast head cry out, "there she blows",- and several more in various parts of the ship respond to him "there she blows", and the captain on deck elevating his voice sing out-"whereabouts -how far off."- My visit to the fore castle was not in every respect perfectly agreeable. I had written down for the sea men in that section of the ship the place where they could find in the Bible various passages containing important instmction & advice, to which I referred them. On going down I found one reading his bible, but two others very differently employed, one in rolling up segars while the other was assisting him by opening and spreading out the • tobacco. I gave one of them the Scrip that I had written for him;- and offered another to the other, who refused to take it, saying that he did not need to be referred to places in the Bible. I said I hope you do not neglect to read your Bible. He rejoined, "I read it when I please but do not want any of your assistance. I have told you before that I do not wish to have anything said to me about these things." I repeated part of the fourth commandment, and read two chapters in the Bible. The individual who was reading has recently experienced as he hopes a change of heart. He said that he was very thankful that he had been conversed with upon the subject of religion. The one who was making segars was the individual who was hurt in the storm off the river La Plate. I repeated the passage to him: "He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." I said to him, a few months ago, and there was but a step between you and death. God graciously preserved your life when exposed to danger;- and is this the way in which you express your gratitude to Him- violating his holy day? He hung down his head, pretty soon left his segars, & went upon deck.- If I ever felt compassion for any souls I felt it for them, and was enabled to pray for them, I tmst, sincerely. • At 10 o'clk our little hand bell was mng as a signal that it was time for our customary social meeting. I was sorry that it was not observed on deck for the benefit of those of the crew that would have been willing to attend; but as the captain had-not been consulted, and as it was thought that there might possibly be 42 �LEVI VOLUME 1 some interruption, we conducted our services in the cabin. At 5 o'ck the mission family & part of the crew assembled on the quarter deck for public worship. Mr. Goodrich preached from Gen. 19 part of the 14th • verse. "Up get ye out of this place;" &c. The sentiments of the sermon were, that God would destroy impenitent sinners, whether they believed it or not,- that it is the duty of ministers to tell them so, & to warn them to flee from the wrath to come by timely repenting of their sins and believe in on the Lord Jesus Christ. 131st. Monday March 31st. Pleasant with a tolerably brisk trade from the S.E. attended with light clouds occasionally obscuring the sun for a few moments and then settling down in the horizon. Lat 4 degrees 31' S.long. 108 degrees 40' W. Stephen caught a skip~jack this morning, and Cooperee hauled another part way up, but it broke from his hook & escaped. With a few feathers tied to a hook as bait they went out on the bowsprit and thence threw their cord and let the bait drag on the serface of the water. The fish coming along, mistaking the feather for a flying fish dart at the disguised hook & swallow certain death. 132nd. Tuesday April 1st. Pleasant and a moderate trade from the S.E. Cooperee caught a skip~jack by • throwing on iron fish spear into it. Lat. 3 degrees 25' Long. by obs. 108 degrees 30' W. by R. 109 degrees 50'. The atmosphere in the afternoon and evening became thick. we appear to be approaching the calm latitude between the trades. 133rd. Wednesday April 2nd. Part of the day overcast. The regular trade seems to be broken. Had a squall about noon and some rain. No observation. Long. 108 degrees 30' W. Being calm this afternoon the waist boat was lowered down, and the captain and a number of the mission family went out a little distance from the vessel, the hull of which has been newly painted, and varnished- and the standing rigging recently tarred.The watch was altered again tonight. Instead of 4 they have only two as formerly.134th. Thursday April 3rd. Pleasant- very nearly calm and excessively hot. Lat 22 degrees 26' S. Long. by obs. 109 degrees 45' W. 135th. Friday April 4th. Pleasant with a gentle breeze from the S.E. doubtful whether we are in the calm latitudes.- Lat 1 degrees 39' S. Long by sun and moon 110 degrees 15' W. • 136th. Saturday ApI. 5th. Clear weather and a pleasant breeze from the S.E. Last night Mr. Pease struck a porpoise but did not secure him. Saw tropical birds but the sight of them is nothing new. Lat. 0 degrees 34' S. Long. 110 degrees 59' W. The sailors are washing their clothes and taking off their beards as 43 �LEVI VOLUME 1 preparation for Sabbath. • 137th. Sabbath April 6th. Pleasant and light breeze from the S.E. Lat. 0 degrees 48' N. Long. by sun and moon 112 degrees 28' W. At 10 o'ck held our customary social meeting on deck which was attended by the greater part of the crew.- At 4 o'ck P.M. we had our public exercises sermon by Mr. Richards from Jer. 8.20 "The harvest is past, the summer is ended, & we are not saved." In the forenoon I visited the forecastle, where I found several at work mending their clothes. I asked permission to read a tract to them.- I read extracts from several- and also the "Swearer's prayer" which I hoped might do them some goods as some of them are addicted to profanity.- I told them that they were violating the Sabbath. & repeated to them the fourth commandment. I have felt very unhappy in mind today- I felt that the state of my own heart was truly deplorable and that my condition was as alarming as theirs whom I addressed. We are now in the latitude of the Galapagos Islands which according to Morse lie in Lat. between 3 degrees N. & 4 degrees S. in Long. between 83 degrees 40' & 89 degrees 30' W. Whalers sometimes stop at these islands to catch tortoise. • 138th. Monday April 7th. Pleasant, most of the day calm, during the night some rain Lat 2 degrees N. Longitude 113 degrees 58 'W. In the evening we united with the thousands of Christians throughout the world in observing the II).onthly concert. What rendered our assembling together this evening peculiarly interesting was the fact that six of the crew attended with us.- some of whom have, we hope, since our embarkation embraced the Savior. Mr. Richards made a few very appropriate remarks. Could our friends in America, while assembled in their various churches, offering up their prayers to God for a blessing on the missionary cause, and the general diffusion of the Gospel, have had a distinct knowledge of our circumstances this evening, how would their souls have overflown with gratitude to that God who has blessed us in every step. Could they have seen the big tear that stood in the eye of one individual (who, we hope, has begun to love his Savior since our acquaintance with him), & the interesting countenances of others while they listened to an account of the design of the mon. cont. and while it was declared to them how great was the solicitude of Christians in America and how earnest were their prayers at the time of our departure, that the seamen • with whom we were to be associated on our passage, might through our instrumentality, be converted unto God, how would they have thanked & blessed God and taken courage to use greater efforts than ever yet they have done to send the knowledge of Christ, not only to the millions of perishing immortals in Pagan 44 �LEVI VOLUME 1 lands, but to convey instruction to that numerous & very interesting, but hitherto neglected class of • men,'\vho go down to the sea in ships, and do business on the great waters."139th. Tuesday ApI. 8th. Variable, light breezes from the E. Lat. 3 degrees 21' N. Long. 115 degrees 30' W. 140th. Wednesday ApI. 9th. Variable, rain, squalls, light & brisk breezes. Lat 5 degrees 10' N. Long. 117 degrees 19' W. At 10 o'ck in the evening the wind got round into the N.E. Ever since ApL 1nd i.e. for 8 days we have had alternate calms & light trades varying from S.E. to E. We have not had such weather as we had reason to expect in the calm latitudes between the trade. It is most likely that we have now taken the N.E. trade winds.--during the 8 days we sailed about 735 miles. 141st. Thursday April 10th. Variable, some rain & a brisk trade varying from N.E. to E. Lat. 7 degrees 18' N. Long. 199 degrees 27' W. Had a number of squalls and several very plentiful showers. I scarcely ever saw it rain harder. 142nd. Friday ApI. 11th. Pleasant with a brisk trade from the N.E. making desirable progress towards • the Sandwich islands under a vertical sun. Stephen caught an albercore, a fish about three feet in length very fleshy & well proportioned, saw many more afterwards swimming along side. Mrs Stewart was this morning confined, and between 10 and 11 o'ck in very comfortable circumstances she made a present to her husband of a fine boy. The American flag was hoisted on the occasion at the peak of the trysail or mizzen peak.Lat. 8 degrees 56'. Long. 121 degrees 33' E. It lightened several times in the evening.Conversed with Mr. Lane about making a profession of religion at the islands. He has not fully make up his mind to do it. He is fearful that Capt. Clasby may not approve of the step.- 143. Saturday April 12th. Pleasant weather with a brisk trade from the N.E. Lat. 10 degrees 32' N. Long. 123 degrees 43'. 144th. Sabbath April 13th. Pleasant & a brisk N.E. trade hastening us with desirable speed towards the Sandwich Islands. A still Sabbath. Social meeting on deck in the morning- and public worship at 4 o'ck • in the afternoon Serm. by Mr. Bishop who supplied the place of Mr. Stewart who did not find it convenient to take his turn in conducting the exercises of the afternoon owing to the illness of Mrs. S.Text Acts 16 C.31 v. ((Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved," 45 �LEVI VOLUME 1 Conversed with Ramsdell in the evening- He appears welI.- In the forenoon heard the boatswain read a number of Chaps. in the Romans and made remarks & explanations on the first seven chapters. In • the afternoon heard Luce read in the spelling- and read to & conversed with Mr. Monroe.Lat. 12 degrees 19' N. Long. by sun and moon 126 degrees 13' W. 145th. Monday April 14th. Pleasant & a brisk trade from the N.E.lat. 14 degrees 12' N. Long. 128 degrees 46' W. by sun and moon. I find nothing to record today except it be, that arriving at the islands begin to be a general topic of conversation. 146. Tuesday April 15th. Pleasant, but a thick atmosphere with a brisk trade from the N.E. Lat. 13 degrees 42'N Long. 132 degrees 55' W. 147. Wednesday April 16th. The weather as yesterday. Lat. 17 degrees 14' N. Long. 135 degrees 59' W. 148. Thursday ApI. 17. A thick atmosphere the wind brisk from the N.E. and colder than it has been since we took the trades. Lat 18 degrees 57'. Long. 138 degrees 49' W. being in the latitude of the most Southern part of Owhyhee the captain has cause the Ship to be put upon a west course.- • 149. Friday ApI. 18th. More clear than yesterday but not sufficiently so for an observation by the sun and moon to ascertain the longitude. Have had a pretty thorough breaking up; and have been making some preparation for our debarkation. Lat. 19 degrees 14' S. Long 141 degrees 49' W. Weather in the evening quite chilly.150 ApL 19th. Sky much as yesterday & a moderate trade from the N.E. Broke up the run. Lat. 19 degrees 24' S. Long. 144 degrees 10' w.- It is just five months today since we embarked at New Haven. Should Providence favor us we hope in less than a week to land at the islands. May God prepare us all for that interesting event. 151st. April 20th. Pleasant wind moderate from the N.E. Lat. 19 degrees 40' N. Long. 16 degrees 20' W. by reckg. A very quiet Sabbath. Worship on deck in the forenoon exercises conducted by Mr. Stewart. Remarks on the 1st. Chap. of Ruth. "Thy people shall be my people & thy God my God." In the afternoon sermon by Mr. Ely- text James 1st. Chap, 2 to the 8th verses inclusive.152nd. Monday ApL 21st. Pleasant and a moderate trade from the N.E. Lat. 19 degrees 37'. Long 148 • degrees 35'. 153rd. Tuesday ApL 22nd. Overcast a part of the day in the evening some rain. A moderate N.E. trade. Lat. 19 degrees 55' N. Long. 151 degrees W. 46 �LEVI VOLUME 1 154. Wednesday April 23rd. Some of the day overcast & a thick atmosphere with a little rain, wind • moderate from the N.E. This day has been set apart by the family for prayer & self~examination preparatory to our disembarking and entering upon our missionary labors. Mr. Bishop took the lead in the services & read the instructions of the Prudential Committee. Just after the close of our meeting the clouds assume the appearance of land and we were much animated by the expectation of seeing very soon the shores of that land where we expect to spend the remnant of our days; but we soon discovered that there was no land in sight. The time however cannot be long before we shall make Owhyhee. Lat. 19 degrees 47' N. Long. 153 degrees 20' W. 154th. Thursday April 24th. Variable, slight squalls & some rain. Lat. 20 degrees 10' N. Long 155 degrees W. Arose this morning with the expectation of seeing land; but the atmosphere was so thick that we could not see to a great distance. The clouds rested in the direction that we judged the land lay. The excitement to discover land was through the forenoon very great and several times we felt pretty confident that land was near enough to be seen but so many clouds rested in the direction of it that it was impossible to determine. Between three and four the land became so visible that we could not entertain a doubt of our being very near Owhyhee. We had passed the N.E. end of the islands and were sailing up the north side at the distance of 30 miles when we first had a distant view of it. When about at the center of the island & directly abrest of Mounakeah we sung a hymn. O'er the gloomy hills darkness. In the evening the full moon shone very brightly which made the heights appear more conspicuous. :The were literally gloomy hills of darkness. 155th. Friday ApL 25th. At daybreak we were off the southeast end of Mowee & N.W. from the shores of Owhyhee and in full view of them. At 8 o'clock a boat's crew left the ship to go the Owhyhee shore to +.h..D,.,.... obtain information & to obtain some fresh vegetables. When at about half of the distancejer-""m the vessel to the shore we met two canoes having three persons in each- two males and a female entirely naked except a strip of cloth round the middle barely sufficient to cover their nakedness. From them we learned that the King Reho~Reho was at Woaho that it was peace and in a state of quiet. We left them and rowed towards the shore and they proceeded on their way, towards the ship, which lay perhaps five miles from shore. At about half a mile from shore there was a small schooner at anchor with quite a number of the • natives on board of both sexes some almost naked others partly covered, one well dressed, the man which appeared to have the charge of the vesseL He could speak English having been in America, & resided some time in Boston. As we approached the shore we saw a great number of canoes, one of which met us & one 47 �LEVI VOLUME 1 of the natives, who appeared to be an active, enterprising fellow jumped into our boat in order to direct us to the best landing. The natives collected in considerable numbers on the shore, and our boat running into • a little cove the boats came around us to the number we judged of fifty. We judged that on the shore, in the boats & in the water there were four hundred natives, old & young, male & female. Although they were almost entirely naked they seemed perfectly unconscious of any indecency of appearance. We bought a few melons, cocoa nuts, & sweet potatoes, & taro, and then returned to the ship. We met the natives that had gone off to the ship coming back. They were now more decent in their appearance having been clothed at the ship.- Soon after we had got to the vessel a number of boats come off bringing sweet potatoes, melons & garlic. In the afternoon the wind breezed & we set our course towards Woaho. We had not sailed far before we saw a boat coming towards us. - the capt. permitted it to come along side. The natives on bd. came off to tell us that John Young the chief at Toeihei Bay wants the ship to go down there. Thomas Hopoo ~hey said was at To-e.ie-i bay. The captain after a few minutes deliberation concluded to sail down, but after sailing two hours & learning from the native youth that the harbor was of difficult entrance, he concluded to proceed no farther. He then bore away & stood for Woahoo. just before sunset we had a fine • view of Mounakeahn and the summits crowned with snow. 156th. Saturday ApL 26th. A very pleasant day. In the morning we were about S.W. from the western point of Mowee & south from Ranai-..- and in sight of Owhyhee, Moratoi and Woahoo .... 157th. Sabbath April 27th. At 12 o'clock before morning Woahoo was in full view by moonlight. Some danger was apprehended as we were but a short distance from shore. The capt. gave orders to take in sail & change the course- we passed Wytete bay & p to the N.E. point of Hannarurah where we layoff and on till day light when we bore away & stood in for the harbor. After casting anchor the captain and several of the brethren went on shore. The ship was very soon visited by the officers of several whaling ships in the harbor & a number of natives in their canoes came around us some of which came into the ship & others who had articles to sell after being told that it was "lakapu" that is the Sabbath went away.- Towards evening the captain & one of the brethren returned with Mr. Loomis from the mission house. The notice from shore was pleasing & animating. The missionaries remaining were in health & with open arms they were waiting to welcome the reinforcement to the shores ofWoahoo. The King & many chiefs were at this • island celebrating the death of the former king Tamehameha. We were informed that this reinforcement would receive from the king & principal chiefs a very kind reception. And the favor of the king is the more noticeable from the circumstance that many residents have been using their utmost influence to prejudice 48 �LEVI VOLUME 1 the mind of the king against the mission. I went ashore with Mr. Loomis and passed the night at the mission house, not a little gratified at placing my feet on these shores which I had so long wished to see. • Monday ApI. 28th. Before going on board the ship which still lay in the outer harbor I went with Mr. Bingham to be introduced to the king. We went into his majesty's presence & were received with kindness. He has just entered a new house which has been built for him by the natives and he has taken occasion of the circumstance to collect the taxes of the people. His house is Htabuid' and it is expected of all who enter it for a certain time, that they pay something into the King's treasury. The missionaries were allowed to enter free.- The king for a few days past has given himself up to intemperance. He was sitting upon a mat almost naked upon a mat with a bottle of gin by his side surrounded by a number of chiefs who were drinking & smoking & singing. Although in such circumstances he discovered no hostile disposition nor did any of the chiefs though some of them were disposed to exact money of us for entering the tabuid house; but the king very cheerfully remitted the fee. He asked Mr. Bingham several questions about the missionaries, and was answered by Mr. B. appeared to be very well pleased, & gave them full permission to land & to come into his house without paying the customary fee.- • Monday May 5th. During the last week the greater part of our effects were landed, and as it was not convenient to receive them to the mission house which is situated at about half a mile from the landing, they were stored, in a large mud house belonging to Capt. Jack, a man friendly to the objects of our mission.- During the week however all the light articles & most of the personal effects were removed to the mission house in carts belonging to the miss. & drawn by the natives who were employed for that purpose & paid in cloth for their services. Various members of the family have had interviews with the king. On Tuesday as many of the miss. as could be spared from secular concerns presented themselves before the king. The Sec. letter was presented to him; but as the principal queen had much business to attend to in receiving money, now paying in by those who were desirous of seeing the king in his new~house, she requested that the reading of the letter might be deferred till she should have more leisure. Various members of the reinforcement made trifling presents, to the king, & queens, the young prince & princess the king's brother & sister, and to several others, persons of distinction & influence.-The king was less intoxicated than he was the day before, but somewhat indisposed by the effects of inebriety. He received us • kindly as did also the chiefs, Tamoree, Kerimakee & others. The enemies of the missionaries, certain residents have used their utmost endeavors to prejudice the mind of the king against us by misrepresenting our objects & insinuating that it is our design by & by to take possession of his islands; but their 49 �LEVI VOLUME 1 machinations have failed of their desired effect. The king shows us favor & we have not the least suspicion that he will fail to do it. • The influence which the miss. have over the king may be strikingly illustrated by a single fact. The king requested that divine service might be conducted in his new house on Sab. ev. the 27th ult. Mr. Ellis the Aux. from the Society islands, attended by Mr. Loomis went down to conduct the exercises. Wen they arrived at the house they found a number of obscene pictures hung about in various parts of the building, having been placed there by some persons who were vile enough thus to decorate the king's dwelling. Mr. Ellis refused to conduct religious worship until the pictures should be removed & destroyed assigning it as a reason that it would be very improper to have sacred services where such things were displayed. The obnoxious prints were removed & the promise pledged that the next day they should be destroyed which was accordingly done.On Friday letters from America came to hand by the Octavia Capt. Blanchard 138 days from New York having on board 12 boxes & other articles for the mission.To day letters & publications have been received from Boston by the Waverly. • This evening the has been observed by the mission family in a very interesting manner. The time will not admit of my dwelling long at this time upon this interesting scene. Having been yesterday united to this little Church & allowed to enjoy the delightful privilege of pledging our vows of mutual affection to one another) to Christ our Head, Union of heart in our designs & purposes & to seal our vows by participating of the emblems of the body & blood of our common Lordi we for the first time on heathen shores have been favored with the privilege of uniting the voice of our Supplication with the Thousands thro'out Christendom who have been this day & evening offering up their desires & prayers before the eternal throne for the Salvation of the heathen.Friday 9th. Secular concerns have this week thus far occupied my attention so much so that I have not found it convenient to write or commence any letters to my friends. Have got up all our effect from the Store house & received from on board the Octavia, the articles forward. from New York by Mr. Evarts. Attended the native service on the afternoon of Wednesday at the chapeL On the same afternoon called upon Mr. Allen, a black man who has resided at this island a number of years, is married to a native & has a • family. Wednesday May 28th. One month has elapsed since I landed at this island. During this time I have been busily employed in attending to secular concerns of various kinds,- copying the public journal of the 50 �LEVI VOLUME 1 mission amounting to 32 folio pages- & writing 12 private letters & two others of a more public nature one to Mr. Evarts & another to Mr. HilL in my letter to Mr. E. I gave a short account of the use of the '. provisions on our passage, but not a full account of everything used. -gave a short statement of the misunderstanding of the steward as to the service which he had to render to the mission.-concluded by requesting in a poscript that Blank books of different kinds might be sent out by the first conveyance. During the month scenes scenes novel, both interesting & disgusting have been witnessed by me. I have seen not a little of heathen ignorance & debasement- and I have seen a disposition manifested on the part of many to receive instruction & civilization- I have seen the dark shadows of the heathen night flushed with the first steaks of a glorious day of light.- If the few who having penetrated this dark region, & who have for three years been endeavoring to change the aspect of these moral skies, were to be address- 'Watchman what of the night," they might with propriety say "the morning cometh." During the month I have seen all the member of the reenforcement comfortable landed from on board the Thames & taking up a temporary residence in 4 several buildings within the walls of the mission establishment. During the month the members of the mission have enjoyed several exceedingly interesting meetings. • The members of the reenforcement have been united with the members of first expedition & having become one body, have held several meetings on business relating to future proceedings- to plans of usefulness & steps for planting new stations.- On Monday the 12th the ship Thames, Capt. Clasby proceeded to sea. To the capt. of this ship by whom under the kind hand of an overruling Providence, we were safely, happily & under circumstances of great mercy conveyed to these shores, we addressed a letter expressive of our satisfaction of his whole conduct-of our esteem for him & of the high sense of obligation which his passengers will ever cherish towards him and his officers.Today another interesting scene has passed before me. I refer to the embarkation of Messrs. Richards & Stewart & their wives for Lehama on Maui to which station they had been designated by the election of the mission. Betsey Stockton & W. Kamahoula attended them the former being a part of Mr. Stewart's family, Mr. Loomis likewise accompanies them in order to assist in comfortably settling them at the station. They embarked at about 10 o'clk on board the king's barge the "Haaheo". The king's mother, one of the queens, Karaimoku & other persons of importance were on board & go up with them. The king went on board: most of the mission family accompanied the brethren & sisters on board to take their leave. Before the 51 �LEVI VOLUME 1 parting Mr. Bingham read a hymn in the native language which was very well sung, & Mr. Ellis offered a prayer. In the morning the Arab, Capt. Meek, sailed for Canton having on board many letters & journals • for America. As the Arab is to return here the Capt. engaged to put the letters on board some American vesseL Mr. Ely in compliance with the request of Taumurii embarked in a small vessel which accompanied the Haahea or Haaheo? out of the harbor to attend him & Kaahumanu to Wainai on the western part of this island. Richard Karaioulu accompanied him. Stephen Popohi attended the young prince on board the same vesseL Thursday May 29th, The deputation for Hawaii have been making preparation to embark on board the Waverly Capt. Rutter in pursuance of their design to explore that island. It was expected that the Waverly would sail this morning but she was prevented in consequence of a prospect of trading with the king for articles of merchandise.Settled with Capt. Jack for the use of his Store house, also with Mr. Warren for the pilotage of the ship Thames which according to contract was to have been paid by the mission.- • There is a prospect that the Waverly may be detained several days. Sabbath June 1st. The Waverly has been detained by the king who has been in a mood for trading, & it is now quite uncertain how long it will be before she sails for the windward and equally uncertain whether the deputation embark in her.Mr. Bingham preached in the morning to the people & Mr. & Mrs Thurston presented their infant child for baptism. TILe baptismal service was performed partly in the native language. Mr. Bishop preached at the Eng. service & Mr. Ellis to the people in the afternoon.Monday June 2nd. This forenoon a low chief, but a favorite nurse of the king was interred. Mr. Ellis preached a sermon at the meeting house which was filled with natives, the king & queen & several chiefs being present. After service the coffin was carried on a bier to the residence of the deceased & hi.s remains were interred under ground in the center of a stone house. The grave was very shallow & lined with mats which were secured by the frame for a trap door with which the grave was to be covered instead of being filled up with earth. The front of the building had been inclosed by a high fence strongly made of posts & • filled in with branches of the coacoa nut tree. There was a large number of people assembled on the occasion. In different places in the yard there were collections of females sheltered under temporary booths who were lamenting & making a doleful 52 �LEVI VOLUME 1 noise on account of the dead person.- • The monthly concert was observed in the afternoon for the benefit of the natives in the meeting house and at the mission house in the evening by the family, in which we were joined by Mr. Hunnewell & Mr. Shaw mate of the Octavia.At about 9 o'ck in the evening Mr. Ely arrived from Wainai having walked thence on foot since 9 o'ck in the morning. Wednesday 4th. This afternoon the Haaheo returned from Maui having Mr. Loomis on board, who had attended the brethren to Lehaina & assisted them in making their settlement. They arrived safely on Saturday and immediatly landed their effects & were assisted by the natives in conveying them to the a Store house. They were very kindly received are very comfortably situated. The people very generously brought in such articles of provision of which they stood in need. Wm. Kamaoula who formerly resided at Maui went up with the brethren & is to remain with them for the present. With his assistance as an interpreter, they will have it in their power immediately to be useful to the people by imparting religious instruction & preaching to them. Mr. Butler an american who has resided some time at Lehaina & who is '. very friendly to the missionaries & will be able to afford them assistance came down in the Haaheo, but he will return again by the first conveyance.- On Monday Karaimoku gave the brethren three small pieces of land for cultivation & sufficient to furnished their table with all the potatoes, taro & other vegetables they will need; He also promised to build them each a house. It is interesting that his intention to render this assistance to the mission was made known just at the time that the Christian world were presenting their Supplications before the throne of grace for the blessing of heaven upon the efforts of missionaries.Friday Jun 6th. To day I went in company with Mr. Bingham, Mr. Loomis & Dr. Blatchely to look at a piece of land about tll.ree miles distant, given by the nation some time since to the mission. It is cultivated by two or three kanaka's who live on it & occasionally bring down to the mission house a little taro & a few potatoes, which is the only advantage which the mission derives from the land.-The land is situated in a large valley containing 5 or 600 acres of good land- which if properly cultivated would be capable of supporting several thousand people.- While there we stepped aside to see the ruins of a moreai. It was a • regular wall built of loose stones about twenty four feet square from three to four feet high on the inside & from two and an half to three feet in thickness. On the north the outer side of the wall was much higher owing to a declivity, at the foot of which were a few kou trees. The tall grass within & around was an 53 �LEVI VOLUME 1 evidence that it is a long time since it has been frequented for the purpose of superstitious ceremonies.- It is probably fifty years since it was erected.-Being near the mountains we concluded to ascend one of the • highest peaks which was apparently not far distant. After bathing ourselves in a beautiful little pond of water & taking some refreshment under the shady trees of a little thicket, at about 12 o'ck we set out for the top of the mountain. We pursued a path which had been pointed out to us till we came to the bed of one of the mountain torrents which in the rainy seasons conduct the waters from the summits [but] was now dry. In a small chasm however we found some very pure water at which after slaking our thirst we filled a bottle to wet our mouths as we proceeded up the mountains. Mr. Bingham took a course through the bushes, to the right but the remainder of us kept the channel of river. As we found our ascent easy & as there was the appearance of its being the way which the natives took to ascend the mountains, we called Mr. Bingham to come & join us. He immediately directed his course towards us but while in the act of descending the bank which was in that place very steep, the shrubs by which he was supporting himself gave way & he was by his weight precipitated to the bottom. Our fears were at first a good deal excited lest he had been badly hurt; but he was soon able to prosecute his way with us though the hurt which his wrist had sustained was somewhat painfuLWe now found that we had but just commenced the difficulties of ascending. After climbing over the rocks for a considerable distance, which were in several places almost perpendicular & other places as steep as the roof of a house, we came to where the rocks formed a front at least two hundred feet in height very nearly perpendicular. From this place we were under the necessity of taking a course to the right where the ascent was more sloping. By the help of the bushes which grew on each hand we forced our way up the steep sides of the mountain every few rods coming to a para from 6 to 12 feet nearly perpendicular. When we had arrived almost to the top of the mountain the shrubs were so rank & grew so thick that it was with difficulty that we could make our way through them. Sometimes we were under the necessity of creeping under, - again of climbing over them- walking sometimes several rods upon the thick branches, elevated from three to six feet from the ground.- It was 4 o'ck P.M. before we reached the summit, & it was some time after that before we found the path.- The path towards home led us over the highest point of land on this side of the island. We could see the Para, Koolau and the ocean on the opposite side of the island- in • a S.W. direction we could look down upon the region of Pearl river & the Salt Lake as upon a map- We were so elevated that we could look down upon most of the heights in the vicinity- We saw distinctly the islands of Morotoai, Maui & Hawaii- The latter was recognized not only by its position but by its 54 �LEVI VOLUME 1 mountains Mounakea & Mounaroa whose towering heights though more than 130 miles distant marked • them out. We judged that our elevation was not less than 3000 feet.- It was quite dark before we arrived at the mission house. Sabbath June the 8th. Mr. Bingham's hand had been so troublesome to him that he had not been able to prepare himself to take a part in the public services of the day. Mr. Ellis preached to the people in the morning & Mr. Thurston in the afternoon. Mr. Bishop conducted the English service.Monday June 9th. One of the Kanaka's belonging to Capt. Jack was brought to the mission house to have a wound dressed. He had been cutting wood in the mountains 6 or 8 miles distant & had received a bad wound with his ax in the foot. He walked most of the way from the mountains on foot- and was coming up from the village to the mission house in the same manner when he became so exhausted from loss of blood & fatigue that he fell down,- and those who attended him were under the necessity of bringing him in their arms.- He looked like a man in the arms of death & it was not till after administering a considerable quantity of Spirit to him, that he was made to assume the appearance of life,- The Doct. cleansed & sowed up the wound & gave directions to have him remain till the coming day in one of the thatched houses in the mission enclosure.Thursday June 12th. Employed to day in hauling wood from the Ruby and in taking down to the Ainoa which is about to saill for Lehaina the remainder of the effects of the brethren stationed on Maui. In the afternoon the king sailed in the Haaheo for Wairua to be absent only a few days.Friday 13. This morning the man who cut his foot on Monday & who had remained to this time in one . of the houses in the mission enclosure returned to the village.Had a meeting of the brethren this evening to attend to the proceedings of a committee appointed to decide upon the orthography of a number of Hawaiian words, the correct method of spelling which has been doubtful.Saturday 14. During the forenoon Messrs. Ellis, Bishop & Goodrich accompanied by Mr. Harwood set out for Wairua. They go by water & expect to return by land. Mr. Ellis expects to preach on the sabbath, and if an opportunity presents on Monday on his was home.- • Sabbath 15th. Native meeting not quite as fully attended as usual owing to the absence of the king. Sermon in the morning by Mr. Bingham in the afternoon by Mr. Thurston. Mr. Ely conducted the English service before a very thin congregation. Monday 16. An opportunity has this morning presented itself of sending directly to America by the 55 �LEVI VOLUME 1 appearing of a whaling ship off the harbor named the Dawn Capt. Henry Gardiner bound to New York. The Capt. of the D. called at the mission house this afternoon and gave notice that he should remain in • the roads till tomorrow afternoon and would take any communications to America that we might wish to send Concluded to embrace the opportunity & to prepare as many communications as possible. June 17th. The Dawn sailed towards evening, to the captain of which the members of the mission committed various communications for their friends. I wrote to Mr. Evarts- sent also a duplicate of the official letter of the reenforcement- also of the mission united, prepared by Mr. Bingham, I sent my journal with two pieces of Hawaiian cloth to my uncle Richard Chamberlain in Boston to the care of Mr. John P. Haven, New York.The brethren who had gone to Waiarua returned this morning. Friday June 20th. This morning had a call from Capt. Joy of the Boston from Nantucket, whence he sailed on the 18th of Decr. He was last from Lahaina. He brought a letter from Mr. Stewart of a pleasing character, & a note from Mr. Richards. Capt Joy stated that he had lost two men, one was lost overboard, & the other died of disease a few days before he made Hawaii. • Sabbath June 22nd. The king incited by the traders sailed this morning for Morokoai or Maui in the Waverly which he has recently purchased. We were fearful that his sailing on the Sabbath would have a tendency to lessen the respect of the people for this day; but they all expressed their sorrow that he went away today & attributed the act to the effect of liquor. The vessel belonging to Kalakua was ready to sail but she would not let it go out because it was the Sabbath. Kaahumanu, Taumuarii & Kealiiahonui, who had recently returned from Waiarua spent the intermission between the two services at the mission house. They attended the English service as well as the two services in the native language. The English service was conducted by Mr. Bishop.Tuesday June 24th. This afternoon Mr. Thurston, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Goodrich & Mr. Harwood sailed in the Becket for Hawaii in pursuance of the resolution of the mission to survey that island.- Mr. Ellis on account of the illness of his wife concluded to defer going up until the Ainoa shall sail which is expected to take place sometime in the course of the week. Sent a letter to Lahaina by Mr. Butler who embarked for that place in the Haaheo which sailed towards evening having on board Tamehamalu & Kenau who follow • the king to join him at Morokoai or Maui,- Nearly all the royal personages are now absent.- Kalakua is expected to embark for Hawaii in the Ainoa.Thursday June 26th. Went down to the king's house with Mr. Bingham & Mr. Ellis, who have 56 �LEVI VOLUME 1 composed some hymns. They went dmvn to read them to Karaimoku that if there were any errors in them they might be corrected. • Mr. Loomis set out this afternoon for Wairua. It is his intention to go down to Tauwai with Taumuarii & Kaahumana. The vessel in which he expects to sail went round to Waiarua in the early part of the week. We had several showers of rain this morning and since then very strong trade winds. Hope the brethren will reach Hawaii this evenillg.Friday 27. Mrs. Loomis received a line from her husband this evening communicating the information that the vessel in which he had expected to embark for Tauwai had saild , consequently that he should proceed no further that Waiarua where he should tarry till after the Sabbath and then return. Sabbath 29. Mr. Bingham conducted the native service in the morning & Mr. Ellis in the afternoon. At the close of the sermon in the afternoon which was from the 5th. Chap. of Acts 31 V. "Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a prince & a Savior for to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of Sins"; the following new hymn was sung to the chorus of Ashley. Jesu Kraist Ke Arii Mana • N ana kakou nei i hana Oia kokakou Alana Haleluia, Haleluia; Ia ia kakou e ola'i. Translated. Jesus Christ is the powerful king, He us did make; He is our Sacrifice; Halleluj ah, Halleluj ah By him we may be saved.Mr. Ely preached in English from Mark 8th. 38 V. Tuesday July 1st. Mr. Loomis arrived from Waiarua a distance of more than 30 miles from this place • whence he had walked since 3 o'ck in the morning having been 12 hours in performing it. The Ainoa sailed this morning for Maui & Hawaii. Had intended to send some things for the brethren at Lahaina on board her, but she sailed earlier than we expected. 57 �LEVI VOLUME 1 Wednesday 2. This morning Mr. Ellis parted from his family & the remaining members of the mission, to embark on board the Pilot boat bound to Lahaina, with a view to join his brethren of the Hawaiian • exploring expedition. Friday July 4th. This day was ushered in by the discharge of cannon in commemoration of the Declaration of Independance on the part of the U.S. in 1776. The Am. Consul & the Capts. in port & other Am. residents had resolved to notice the day. At 10 o'clock Mr. Jones came to the mission house and soon after in company with Mr. B. & other members of the family repaired to the meeting house where he delivered an oration commemorative of American independance and in praise of the free form of government enjoyed by the U.S. justly holding a superiority above all other forms in the world, securing to those under its influence, liberty, equality, & justice. At the close of the oration an ode was sung composed for the occasion. If the oration had nothing it calculated to advance the cause of religion & piety it contained nothing openly & directly hostile to it- and nothing which came directly in contact with the religious sentiments of the missionaries. At two o'clock in compliance with a previous invitation which embraced all the members of the • mission family all the male members present except Mr. Ely repaired to the village to partake of a public dinner at the house of Mr. Jones. The dinner was served in very good stile of which more than 40 person partook- all the principal chiefs in the village were present & partook of the entertainment. At the request of Mr. Jones a blessing was asked & thanks returned, after which several toasts were drank. Sabbath 6th. Last night the Haaheo returned from the windward & brought letters from the brethren at Lahaina, by the hand ofWm. Kamahoula, who came down in pursuit of clothing which sometime since had been stolen from him. The brethren gave a pleasing account of their prosperity. Their work had experienced a temporary check by the visit of the king, but notwithstanding they had been doing something for the advancement of the cause. The king has now left Lahaina for Morokai, and is again taking himself to drink from which he had for a short time refrained. Native service both in the forenoon & afternoon by Mr. Bingham & English service by Mr. Ely.Monday July 7th. Busily employed during the day in writing off the hymns for Makauhanaukama, the • king;s mother, by the request of the Queen to be sent by the Haaheo which is expected to return tomorrow. Native prayer meeting in the afternoon and in the evening the stated monthly concert at the mission house, present Mr. Shaw, Mr. Allen & another foreigner.- Mr. Bingham made a solemn & interesting 58 �LEVI VOLUME 1 address from the words, "Why do the heathen rage & the people imagine a vain thing."Thursday 10th. At a quarter past 8 o'clock, set out with Mr. Bingham, Dr. B. & Mr. E. to visit a place between 6 & 7 miles distant called the Pare. It is the termination of a valley which extends noth from Honoruru to Koolau. Though a valley the ground ascends by a gentle acclivity to the Pare, making the elevation at the termination, which is abrupt & in some places almost perpendicular, towards a thousand feet from the level of the sea. On both hands throughout the whole distance the mountains ascend, rising higher & higher till within a short distance of the Pare. That which makes this place a curiosity is the abrupt manner of the valley's terminating, the view of the plain below extending to the ocean and the grand appearance of the summits on each side, presenting their formidable fronts to stupendos hight almost perpendicular to the level country below. There is a constant passing through this velly from Honoruru to Koolau, the kanakas ascend & descend the precipice with ease sometimes carrying large burdens, Viewed from the elevation of the Pare the people passing down the declivities appear very small, and after they have descended the steepest parts as they follow the winding paths that conduct their feet the remaining part of the declivity they almost disappear. We took a seat in a commanding position and there refreshed ourselves with a frugal repast a lad adding to the variety of our food by presenting us with three roots of taro nicely cooked & each neatly wrapped up in a green leaf. While passing up the valley we met a good many persons going to H. Among the rest Kahalaiia & his suit.. He was himself at that time asleep in the midst of his group, having been drinking to excess. They had made a stop at a place where the natives have been & even now are in the habit of casting a green branch or some other small thing as an offering to a god to insure good weather down the Pare. We saw a great heap of rub ish consisting of leaves of the brake, & small branches of trees some even now fresh, which had been superstitiously cast down to a heap of stones. We saw also on the right hand as we were passing up the valley a cascade at the foot of which it is said the Akua Moo, or the reptile god resides.- On returning we passed Kahalaiia who had roused from his slumbers & had removed some distance towards H. He treated us very civilly though it was evident that himself & most of his company were the worse for liquor. Before we reached home we were overtaken by a shower & for shelter we entered some native houses • which were at hand, in one of them we saw a female making a grass mat & in another a female pounding tapa.- We arrived at home between 5 & 6 o'clock. Friday 11 th. Employed today in assisting Mrs Loomis to remove the furniture of her room into the 59 �LEVI VOLUME 1 thatched house recently occupied by Mr. Richards- and in assisting to remove the furniture of Mrs. Ellis • into the room which Mrs. Loomis' family has just left. This exchange of residence took place in consequence of the feeble health of Mrs E. and that she might be more conveniently situated to be under the care of the female members of the mission. Saturday 12. Today the bell frame the making of which had been superintended by Dr. B. was erected at the N.W. comer of the meeting house. We think the sound will now be more distinctly heard at the village. Mr. Loomis removed the printing materials belonging to the mission from [the] house where they had for sometime been deposited into the house out of which Mrs Ellis has just removed. Sabbath July 13. Native service by Mr. Bingham English by Mr. Ely. The Eng. service was very thinly attended. I now perceive more than ever that the Sabbath is a blessing. I did not so much realize it when I was in my native country a land of Sabbaths, of churches, of Christian privilegesj but now being in a land where no day recurs in which labor is suspended by the inhabitants general in conformity to the divine command, - no obligation is felt by the mass of the population to sanctify a seventh part of their time & to appropriate its hours especially to the worship of God, & the preparing of themselves for a better world, • I: . it is a comfort to lay aside the ordinary employments & cares of the week to attend upon the worship of God, & look into eternity. Sweet day of God most calm most bright, The first & best of days, The laborers rest, the saints delight, A day of prayer & praise.Thursday 17. The weather being rainy during a part of the day, Mr. Loomis called upon Karaimoku with the view of receiving instruction in the H. language. Karaimoku proposed going up to the mission house & giving attention to it there, which he accordingly did. Most of the family collected and we had as to numbers a respectable SchooL Friday July 18. The Dr. & myself having expressed a wish to see the salt lake, we in company with Mr. Ely set out for it this morning. The way to it laying across two or three considerable brooks, and starting without a guide, we had apprehensions that we should not find the best path, & should suffer detentionj but in this our fears were not real~zed. We pretty readily found a path which led over the streams in places convenient for crossing them. In our way lay quite a pretty settlement called Moanarua (or two seas) so named on acct. of its being situated about in the centre between Honoruru & Pearl river.- It is in a swail 60 �LEVI VOLUME 1 between two hills of no great height, on one hand is considerable of a grove of cocoanut trees beneath which beside a small stream of water are scattering huts; on the other hand are taro patches & cultivated .: ground below the houses is also a row of cocoa nut trees with several of the bread fruit tree more contiguous to the water with the fruit in its unripe state growing on the branches. At Moanarua a kanaka unsolicited joined us, & conducted us to the lake which was situated at no very great distance .. The lake which is called Ariapakai is situated in a bason perhaps 2 miles or more in circumference formed by several hills of different heights. Nearly the whole of the bottom of the area, occupied by the water is covered with an incrustation of salt. The water being very shallow, in no place so high as the knees, the reflection of the bottom gives the water a whitish appearance. The water is excessively salt, and an incrustation is formed on all the rocks upon which any of the spray alights. We waded off to the middle of the lake & found the water of an uniform depth about half way to the knees. The Dr. broke a piece of the incrustation from the bottom about two inches thick, which was a very pretty specimen beautifully crystallized. On the northwest side of the basin we saw the spring which supplies the lake with salt water. It was small & it seemed incredible that water sufficient to supply the pond should flow from so small a fountain.- On another part of the margin . ~ • of the lake not 20 feet from the water I found a hole containing water perfectly fresh, on another part of the . margin, though further distant from the water there were taro patches, & a fish pond abounding with small fish.- Having procured several specimens we returned highly gratified with our excursion. On arriving at the grove of cocoa nut trees, attended by the kanaka who had voluntarily from that place accompanied around the lake, & seating ourselves under the fine & refreshing shade, which their lofty tufts of leaves afforded we were immediately surrounded by a little company of natives at least 20 in number, men, women & children. An aged person who was probably the head man directed a boy to climb one of the trees & break off some cocoa nuts. With the agility of a cat the little fellow sprung up the tree & threw down three. Those below immediately divested them of their thick outside rind & presented them to us. The interview was pleasant; but it would have been much more so if we had been able to converse with them, and to have discoursed respecting that Savior who came to seek and to save that which was lost; with whose embassy to this world, & the benevolent design of it they are yet unacquainted. After having rested & refreshed ourselves we gave them our "aloha" & returned to Honoruru.- • Wednesday July 23rd. This morning Kaahumana & Taumuarii arrived from Waianai. They sent up soon after their arrival to the miss. house for Mr. Bingham to go down & see them. After breakfast Mr. & Mrs. Bingham went do'wn to the village & called upon them. 61 �LEVI VOLUME 1 Mrs. Ellis rode out in the hand~cart this afternoon. She is considerably better than she has been.Thursday 24. This morning the Becket arrived in the Harbor from Hawaii bringing letters from the •. brethren. The Becket was only 42 hours in sailing up. The brethren state that they are very pleasantly situated at Kairua, and have commenced digging for water; but they seemed to entertain very little hopes of obtaining it. The B. did not leave Hawaii till several days after the date of the letters nor till the arrival of Mr. Ellis at Towaihae. The capt. states that their attempt to find water had been success~L The health of Mr. E. is improving; she rode out in the cart again this afternoon. Friday 25. By the Deliverance which arrived last evening from Morokai, Mr. Bingham rec'd letters from the Queen Kamehamalu & other natives, also one from Mr. Richards communicating the very melancholy tidings that William Kamohoula had wandered from the paths of virtue & piety, having been guilty of the gross vices of intoxication & lewd intercourse with females) also of having slandered the brethren in a most wicked & base manner. The letter stated that William had done them much injury; & that the natives, which had been employed in erecting houses for them, had all left them) having been ordered to the mountains to cut sandal wood. The chiefs were however still friendly to them. • William had lost his character & influence) & the confidence of Makauhanaukama & had been cast off by her; & came very near having his clothes taken from him. Mr. Stewart had been ill about a fortnight with intermittent fever, & Mr. Richards thinks he will not recover unil [until] he is removed from his present unhealthy situation. The brethren request earnestly, that Mr. Bingham would go up to their assistance- and that they may be furnished with another interpreter instead of William, as he is still the only one through whom they can converse with the natives. We are all deeply affected with the defection of William, and hope that he is not irrecoverably lost. May God renew him to repentance, heal the wound which has been inflicted in his cause, & comfort our hearts & those of our greatly afflicted brethren at Lahaina.Monday July 28. The wind has been excessively strong today, rendering it very uncomfortable to go abroad, and indeed uncomfortable to be at home from the necessity of having the windows & doors of our houses shut to keep out the dust. Mrs. Loomis, & Mrs. Bishop, & Mr. & Mrs. Ely were obliged to leave their thatched houses & come • into the wood house to avoid the dust. which came into their houses in such abundance thay they could not remain with comfort. Name's house was blown over & some other houses in the village were damaged.62 �LEVI VOLUME 1 Friday August 1st. 1823. A sail at a great distance off was discovered last evening just before dark, which proves to be the Paragon, the vessel whose arrival has been for some time expected. She anchored in • the roads between 4 & 5 o'ck this afternoon. Mr. Crocker from on board, a young man from Boston, called at the mission house & informed us that there were letters & packages on board for the missionaries. In the evening I rec'd a letter & a small package from the Rev. Mr. Jenks. The letter conveyed the very pleasing notice that a revival of Religion had commenced in Boston.Saturday Augt. 2. This morning rec'd several packages from on Board the Paragon containing letters & pamphlets. Among the letters were the following for myself viz from Jer'h Evarts, Henry Hill, Rufus Anderson, David Hale, Richard Chamberlain, William Chamberlain, L. Gillpatrick, Revd. A. Bingham. Henry Price. Several of the above letters give very interesting particulars of the revival in Boston. Monday Augt. 4. Being the day on which the interests of Zion receive an unusual share of attention from the friends of Christ throughout the world, I felt a peculiar pleasure in calling to mind my Christian friends in Boston, who are now witnessing the wonders of divine grace in the conversion of Sinners to God. In the afternoon at the sound of the church bell a number of the natives assembled in the meeting house to attend the mono concert. In the evening the family together with Mr. Shaw of the Octavia, a Baptist brother, enjoyed a pleasant &, I trust, a profitable season of prayer at the mission house. Remarks were made by Mr. B. & interesting communications from Am. were read. End of Vol 1. • 63 � 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/. 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