1 10 42 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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Title A name given to the resource Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0001 - 1822.11.11 - 1823.08.04 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1822.11.11 - 1823.08.04 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/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/4ff663e7a8c536998c344b5eca1b8751.pdf 111df9c8bd82d28b1eda99556a8f783a PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 3 • Volume III • January 12, 1824 ~ December 4, 1824 • Monday Jany 12,1824. In consequence of some conversation at the table while at brakefast a meeting was called to ascertain the opinion of the family as to the expediency of chartering a vessel to carry to their station the brethren designated for Waiakea, The Dr. having expressed his willingness to accompany them. it was voted unanimously that it is expedient to charter a vessel to convey brothers Goodrich & Ruggles to their station. Enquiry was made of Mr. Hunn~ell whether the \Vate:' wich could be obtained for their accommodation & it was ascertained that the mission could have it. Mr. Ruggles immediately went on board the Champion & removed his trunks which had been conveyed thither with a view to his going to Tamvai for a short time. Thus in a few short hours the aspect of things as it repects Waiakea is entirely changed- yerterday it seemed unavoidable that Waiakea must remain unoccupied several months at least if not abandoned altogether for the present- Today a way is opened for the settlement of it.The Champion sailed this afternoon. The public journal written up to Octr. 3d. was sent by this .' conveyance- also letters for the missionary rooms & private letters.The Champion not being able to get out of the harbor put back & came to anchor.Tuesday 13. The Champion got under way again & proceeded out of the harbor & stood off. Mr. Shaw has taken passage in her for Canton. Wednesday Jany 14. This morning Mr. Bingm. Mr. Ellis, Mr. Goodrich & myself called upon Kaahumanu & Taumuarii, with a view to obtain their approbation as to the steps the mission were about taking of occupying the contemplated station at Waiakea, & to obtain a man to go up with the detachment to introduce them, provide a house for them & afford them protection. Kaahumanu when first addressed upon the subject said it was not proper that they should go till she went, but after the reasons of our wishing to go at the present time were made knmvn to her she said it might be well for them to go and moreover said she would provide a man to go with them. Mr. Ellis, Mr. G. & myself afterward called upon Mr. Hunnewell & made an agreement with him for a vessel to convey the detachment thither. Spent the • remainder of the day in making vigorous preparation for the removal of Mr. G. & Mr. R. Mr. Ely also has conclude to embrace this opportunity to go to Kairua at which place the vessel will stop on her return. Mr. Ellis intends to proceed to Hawaii with the detachment and in addition to aiding it in planting the 1 �LEVI VOLUME 3 station, it is hintention to visit the volcano, ascertain the depth of the crater & take another drawing of it.• Thursday Jany 15. Very busily employed in packing supplies for Waiakea. The work of getting ready goes on rapidly all hands employed. There is a prospect of getting ready to sail tomorrow. After the usually prayer meeting in which Mr. Ellis took the lead & addressed the family in an interesting & affectionate manner from 2 Cor. 16.13, "Watch ye,l) Stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong." recommending watchfulness, steadfastness, perseverance, union, brotherly affection & trust in God. The church attended to the case ofWm. Kamahoula who was present having been induced to attend by the influence of Mr. Bingham.- He confessed nothing & assigned as the reason for his not performing the promise made to the Church at their last meeting upon his case, his absence to Ava [Ewa], the death thereof his sister in law & his own illness since his return to this place. He said he is willing not to comply with the wishes of the Church- Adjourned till tomor ow morning. Friday Jany 16. The brethren met after breacfast to set upon the case ofWm. Kamahoula. As he professes a disposition to return the Church thought not to excommunicate him, but only suspend him for .' a season. Therefore voted that in consequence of the irregular conduct of W. Kamahoula he be suspended from the communion of the church till he shall make confession of his fault & give evidence of repentance. At half past four o'ck 10 persons of the mission Mr. Ruggles & family Mr. Goodrich & wife designated for Waiakea, Mr. Ely & family for Kairua, with Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely Mr. Ellis & myself embarked the Water Witch under the care ofMr. James Hunnewell to proceed first to Lahaina with a view to obtain from Karaimoku a man to accompany the detachment to Waiakea:- Mr. B. & family & Mr. L. & fam y attended the detachment on board & Mr. B. just before embarkation made a short prayer. Saturday Jany 24. At half past four o'clock this afternoon the Water Witch came to anchor in the harbor offWaiakea, having been just 8 days from Honoruru. The passage was unusually long having been protracted by a head wind which almost constantly opposed our progress- Our provisions which had been pu up for only three of four days were entirely exhausted- our firewood consumed so that for several of the last days of our passage we had been able to cook almost nothing & the last day not so much as to boil • water for tea. There were in the vessel in all thirty souls . We arrived at Lahaina at half past three on Sabbath morning the 18th. Mr. E. & myself immediately went on shore called at the Fort & awaked Karaimoku & informed him of our object in stopping at Lahaina 2 �LEVI VOLUME 3 & requested him to send a whale boat off to the Water Witch to bring on shore as many of the females as might desire to come. From the fort we proceeded to the house & called up Mr. Stewart & Mr. Ric who • immediately began to make arrangements to accommodate the ladies with lodging for the remainder of the night. The Sabbath was spent very pleasantly - Mr. Ellis preached twice to the people. The congregation: in the morning was very large. On Monday at about 10 o'ck we went on board again accompanied by a man with orders from Karainoku to provide houses for the brethren about to be settled at Waiakea & proceeded with a pleasant breeze by the west end of Maui towards our place of destination. After our arrival Mr. Ellis called upon Namaha tb.e chief woman, & soon Maaro the head man of the place & others assembled in a house near the beach & Mr. E. made known the intention of the brethren in coming hither. Maaro appeared pleased with the idea or having missionaries reside at this place, and of having the people instructed. The man sent by Karaimoku made known his commission- & we were told by Maro that houses shd. be built for the brethren. The females having been conveyed on shore at several times in a native canoe In the evening we found ourselves tolerably comfortable in the large house where • the conversation took place. After family prayers we retired to rest grateful for the safety vouchsafed to us by the Divine hand in our voyage- for the favorable reception experienced from t people, & the prospects of usefulness before the infant station. Sabbath 25. Called upon Maaro in the morning. At the usual hour for meeting Mr. Ellis addressed a very attentive congregation of about three hundred peop1e- In the afternoon he preached again to about e same number of people. during the day our habitation was thronged by old & young who came to see the strangers, & who all appeared highly pleased with the new sight. Monday 26. Made preparations for setting out the intended visit to the volcano, but Mr. Hunnewell who had concluded to go with us was somewhat indisposed & was also desirous that arrangements should be made for landing the effects of the brethren we agreed to defer our departure till tomorrow morning. Mr. Ellis accompanied by all the brethren and the native sent by Karaimoku went to the opposite side • of the harbor visited Kukuwau Wairuku & other places with a view to ascertain the most eligible spot for building. Several places offered a pleasant scite , but only one or two were favored with convenient landing places. The brethren chose a situation on a strip or neck of land formed by the sea on one hand & the 3 �LEVI VOLUME 3 outlet of a large pond about 1/4 of a mile distant on the other. The landing is convenient- on the river\Vater for cooking very near- water for drinking & washing obtained from the pond 1/4 of a mile distant. • Mr. G. chooses to be situated near the armorer, a Dutchman named Jacob a man apparently friendly whose house & shop will be in the immediate neighborhood of the missionary establishment. After examining the ground the other brethren returned home by land & Mr. Ellis & myself crossed the river of Wairuku at its junction with the sea & called upon the chief of that district and succeeded in hiring of him a double canoe to convey the effects of the brethren on shore. We crossed the bay in the canoe & landed in front of the house in which the brethren have for the present taken up their residence. Tuesday 27. According to previous arrangements Mr. Ellis, Dr. B. Mr. Ely & myself accompanied by Mr. Hunnewell set out at about 10 o'ck on our journey to visit the great crater at the fo[ot] [tom] of Maunaroa, distant about 40 miles from Waiakea. Mr. Hunnewell being somewhat ill we did not proceed with as much speed as we otherwise should have done. We arrived at Ora [C>iaa?] a distance of about 18 miles just before dark. we put up at an old house & were accommodated with lodgings but with difficulty obtained the quantity of taro which we needed for our journey. • Wednesday Jany. 28th. In the night Mr. Ellis was taken quite ill- with pain in the bowels & vomiting- and when we awoke in the morning he told us he did not feel able to proceed, but after brakefast & a comfortable cup of tea which we were able to make he concluded to attempt going on. We had not proceeded far before I was attacked with vomiting, & purging & such a weakness as rendered it very painful to keep up w h the rest of the company. The Dr. was affected much in the same way Mr. Ellis being still feeble we concluded it would be best to stop at the first house & lay by until we should be better able to proceed. We accordingly stopped at a house distant between 5 & 6 miles from the placed where we lodged-laid down & rested ourselves & got a cup of tea. Finding ourselves refreshed after a stop of two hours- we resumed our journey & traveled on moderately till night. We stopped at a small village the last in Ora (Olaa?] in the direction of the volcano & the last on the road in the way to that place. The people had been assembled drinking rum or ava & had become quite noisy- our arrival occasioned some excitement & we were followed by the noisy villagers to the house where we put up & in the early part of the evening were not a little annoyed by the clamor of some who had been drinking to excess. Here we • purchased some poi & as much at paa as we needed, also a pig & a few fowls- Our attendants ot which we had nine prepared us a comfortable supp . After supper Mr. Ellis addressed the people, who had now become quiet upon the subject of Christ & Salvation & was favored with their attention. We laid down to 4 �LEVI VOLUME 3 sleep with feelings of thankfulness to that God who had provided for our wants & had preserved us from protracted sickness. • Thursday Jany 29th. We arose early this morning and at half past 6 o'ck after prayer in the native language by Mr. Ellis we set out with considerable vigor on our journey, hoping to arrive at the volcano soon enough to accomplish the objects of our visit before evening. Stopped at a place about three miles from the volcano and prepared a cup of tea & a dish of Chicken Soup. After resting & refreshing ourselves we started afresh with vigor & raised expectations to witness the scenes which had been the objects of our toil. At about 1/2 after two we came in sight of one of the most awful & striking scenes anywhere exhibited in the phenomena of nature. We did not come upon it in the position calculated to produce an appalling effect. The first view we had of the volcano was that of an enormous deep pit or cavern casting forth volumes of smoke at about a quarter of a mile from the great opening formed by the crater, we descended a steep precipice between two & three hundred f[eet] [tom] deep, occasioned by some grand convulsion of nature the effect of subterraneous fire- From the foot of the precipice to the edge of the volcano the surface of the ear is nearly horizontal & covered with vegetation grass & fern a small shrub producing in • considerable abundance a small esculent berry called by the natives ohelo in shape resembling a whortleberry but in size much larger, also a running bush bearing in great abundance a beautiful round black berry insipid to the taste but inviting in appearance. At about 10 or 12 rods from the great volcano in an E.S.E. direction is another crater very large & supposed to be at least 400 feet deep called by the natives the kani or husband of the volcano now in action. Immediately on our arrival Mr. Ellis seated himself do-wn by the edge of the crater to take a drawing of it- while the rest of us were employed some in ascertaining the distance round,- others in measuring the depth,- and preparing an emcampment for the night. From the east side I paced the distance by the north rOlmd to the great bluff on the south west side. As nearly as I could judge the crater cannot be less than 5 miles & probably will not exceed six in circumferanc.e . The depth we could not exactly ascertain by measurement- A line dropped down 230 feet we judged did not reach half way to the bottom perhaps not mar than one third of the distance from the highest edge to lowest point in the [bed of] [tom] lava below. There were counted 25 [craters?] [torn] • [em]itting smoke & some of them flames besides 5 which were not buming- This number probably falls far short of the true number as a considerable part of the end emi ingthe greatest quantity of smoke was hid from the view & our time did not admit of our going round to a point where that part of the bed could be 5 �LEVI VOLUME 3 seen distinctly. We pitched our encampment on the spot where the members of the deputation pitched theirs a few months ago when they visited this place. Our tent was fixed in the vicinity of several small .' pools of very pure water collected from the vapor which is constantly issuing from cracks & chasms in the lava & which condenses on the bushes & settles in the cavities of the lava. Within about 8 or 10 feet of this awful gulf after having refreshed ourselves with a comfortable supper, & commended ourselves to the protection of Him who neither slumbers nor sleeps we laid down our wearied bodies for repose. Friday Jany 30. With the first dawn of day we awoke thankful to find ourselves secure though on the brink of destruction- It seemed that a single convulsion of nature must inevitable have sundered the shelving e e where we lay from the more removed surface & precipitated us with the crashing rocks headlong into the hideous gulf,- but we were safe because under the protection of Israel's God. Near the place where we [reshed [tom] it is asserted that 80 natives [were] [tom] killed by a discharge of rocks & lava.- As we were desirous of improving our time to the best advantage, in order to obtain some specim s & secure our return to Waiakea before the Sabbath, it was determined that two of the company should descend the volcano while the rest proceeded to the place where our refreshment was prepared yesterday & prepare braket~lst & make ready for starting. • Mr. Ellis & myself accompanied by two natives descended by the sloping side on the N.E. collecting specimens of the native rock &c. as we went down till we came to a fissure from which there had been a recent discharge of lava- Here we found some very beautiful specimens of different kinds of lava and we broke off as much as e men who attended us were able to carry away. We afterwards proceeded further on with a view to reach the bottom of the crater which seemed from the place we were then at to be at no great distance, but after going down a distance of 70 or 80 feet perpendicular descent and finding it impracticable to reach the bottom in the direction we had taken, & perceiving that it would take too long a time to get to the bottom by taking another course, we concluded to make the best of our way out. We ascended, attended by our men laden with lava with heavy laborious step, the earth & stones sometimes yielding beneath our feet, the steep sides of this tremendous burning pit. We regretted very much that the time did not allow of our descending to the second ledge & thence to the bed of the crater below. The nothern part of the bed of the crater indicated a recent overflowing of the lava & also a depression of the • surface. The appearance of the bottom had very considerably altered since the visit of the Deputation.We took the bearings of Maunaroa & Mcuma"kea from the east side of the crater after our ascent out of it and found the former to bear W. by S. & the latter N.W. by N. 6 �LEVI VOLUME 3 At about 1/2 past 10 olck we arrived in good spirits & much gratified with our excursion at the place where the rest of the company had stopped to prepare breakfast. We refreshed ourselves with a cup of tea & • a bowl of good chicken soup- arranged our baggage & got in readiness to start on our return to Waiakea at 1/2 past 11 dck. Having set forward our men heavily laden with baggage we followed with lively step gratified with what we had seen & animated with the hope of soon meeting our friends which we had left at Waiakea. About three olclock we arrived near the place where we spent the night preceeding our arrival at the volcano. Here we made a short stop, some of the natives having having come out to meet us with articles to sell beu1.g in haste & not needing any articles of provisions we stopped only a few minutes. We put up for the night at a very neat well made house about three miles from the place where we lodged the first night. During the afternoon & towards evening we met quite a number of people from Waiakea who had been ordered out for sandal wood- the house where we put up was filled with persons who had come thither on that errand- An opportunity was thus afforded to Mr. Ellis to speak unto them the word of Eternal life which he was very h py to embrace. The word was listened to with attention & it was not spoken I trust without effect as the remarks he made were the subject of conversation to the people • during the rest of the evening & indeed of the night. They had much to say of the futility of there former religion- said that they i.e. the people of the Sand. Islands had been for a long time searching for the right way but had never been able to find it- This perhaps, (alluding to what Mr. E. had said to them) is the right way. Saturday Jany 31. Awaked by the noise of the p p Ie who arose at the earliest dawn to prepare for labor we arose & made preparation for proceeding on our retum- Before we departed Mr. Ellis engaged in prayer with the people in the native language. We prosecuted our journey, meeting 0 our way large numbers of people sent out for Sandal wood, till we arrived near the boarder of a long piece of woods between Waiakea & Ora- At a convenient place we stopped & had a comfortable brakefast prepared- Before we had fin[ished] [torn] our repast we were oined by Maaro [who] [torn] had attended his people from \~vaia[kea] [torn}. invited him to take brakefast with us. He seemed pleased with the interview & we were no less pleased with the opportunity of showing our hospitality. He expressed his fears that he should not be able to • return in season to keep the Sabbath at Waiakea. Starting thence we travelled with a quick pace till about 4 o'ck when we arrived at Waiakea, found our friends well, in good spirits & in comfortable circumstances.7 �LEVI VOLUME 3 Sabbath Feby 1st. Mr. Ellis preached four times this day twice at Waiakea, once at Ponaha'Nai and once at Wairuku. The men having been all called away for Sandal wood the congregations were not large, but • the few who attended gave pleasing attention. Monday Feby 2. Walked out this morning with Mr. G. & Mr. R. to take a view of the spot which they have pitched upon for building their houses. It will be 10 or 12 rods from the landing & perhaps a quarter of a mile from the pond from which they expect to obtain their water for washing & drinking- water for cooking may be obtained near. The females have commenced a school attended by about 13 scholars children & adults. Mr. Ruggles proposes opening a school at Ponahawai- He intended commencing [to day] (torn] but was prevented by reason of the prepare[ations] [tom] for our sailing. The section which h has selected for conducting a school abounds with children & youth and affords a fine field for missionary labor & extensive usefulness. The people are interesting in their appearance, and seem willing & desirous to be instructed. About 3 o'ck Mr. Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Ely, & myself set sail a second time in the \Vater witch- bound directly for Kairua. • Tuesday Feby. 3. Having been favored with a pretty good breeze during the night we found ourselves this morning off the abrupt shores ofWaipio & Waimanu. We sailed very pleasantly down the nothern shores of Hawaii doubling Kohala point early in the afternoon & at dark found ourselves directly off against Towaihae. Wednesday Feby. 4th. The wind having been light during the night & the current strong against us our progress was not very rapid. In the morning we found ourselves off Ona a point making out to the W. or S.w. about 15 miles from Kairua. At about half past 10 o'ck A. M. Mr. H. cast anchor in Kairua bay. We soon saw Thomas Hopu coming off in a canoe- He came alongside & received us all into the ca[noe and] [tom] conveyed us to the shore where Mr. Thurston was waiting to receive us. The tice that we were on our way thither had preceeded us having been conveyed by the Barge Kohou having on board a low chief destined for Waiakea & which departed the evening previous to our arrival • from Kairua for Towaihae, whither Gov. Adams had gone a few days before. In consequence of the Gov.'s absence Mr. Ellis is under the necessity of relinquishing his design of visiting the house of the gods . and Mr. Hunnewell also fails of obtaining the Sandal wood which he would have secured had the Gov. been at 8 �LEVI VOLUME 3 Kalrua. Mr. Ellis committed to the charge of Mr. Thurston the letter forwd. by Karalmoku granting to Mr. Ellis permission to visit the house of the Gods. It is hoped Mr. Thurston will be able after the return of the .• governor to make the intended visit in the room ofMr. E. & thus secure all the objects contemplated in Mr. E.'s visit. During the day visited the place where the digging of a well has been commenced which is situated about 1/3 of a mile from Mr. T.'s house. The people are working on it daily & are making progress having dug through the lava to the distance of 48 feet. I descend in company with Mr. Thurston & obtained specimens of lava from the bottom. They are sanguine in their hopes as to obtaining water tho' not fully so as to the quality of [the water] [torn] that may be obtained. Visited also the meeting house erected by the Gov. for the worship of the true God. It is the best constructed house of the kind in the islands being 60 feet by 30 & neatly covered with 1auha1a furnished with a neat pulpit, a row of seats on the two sides, and other seats in the center. The seats on the sides & the whole floor of the building are covered with new 1auhala mats, which gives the interior a neat & cool appearance- The two ds of the building stand S.E. by S. & N.W. by N. making the front to bear S.W by • W. The building is surrounded by a stone wall about 170 feet 95 and the enclosure a little elevated, by small stones & white graveL- Also visited the new wooden building which is now erecting for the governor. A double canoe was procured & before evening, all the effects of Mr. Ely were nded & safely lodged in the house occupied by Mr. T. Kairua is a very inviting field for missionary labor, as from the description, is also Kearakekua- Thomas Hopu has a school near the house ofMr. T. attended by 40 or 50 scholars. Meetings are usually well [attend]ed being countenanced by the pres[ence ot1 [torn] the governor, Kamakau the hopefully pious chief of Kavaroa has come up to attend meeting & make inquiries. His conduct has given great satisfaction to Mr. T. & it is such as tends very much to strengthen the hands of the missionaries destined to labor in that interesting field. At 8 o'ck P.M. Mr. Ellis & myself left the pleasing company of our brethren & sisters after joining with them in singing a hymn & offering a prayer to our ever present, faithful & conenat keeping God, & embarked again on board the water witch bound directly for Bonorum. Friday Feby 6. At one o'ck the '\X!ater witch anchored in the harbor of lJonoruru after a passage of 41 hours from Kairua. 9 �LEVI VOLUME 3 We were met by Mr. Bingham & Mr. Harwood on the kings wharf & most cordially welcomed on shore again. • During our absence there had been an arrival from the Soc. IsIs., the Gen. Gates Capt. Riggs by which Mr. Ellis recd. letters & supplies- & other members of the family also recd. letters from the missionaries of a very pleasing character. Saturday Feby 7th. Attended to a few domestic concerns and assisted Mr. E. in examining the articles recd. by the Gen. Gates with the invoices of them. Learned that the virulence of the enemies of civilization in these islands had been very much excited by the accounts of the progress of civilization & Christianity at the Soc. Islands. A small vessel sailed for Tauwai.Sabbath 8. Mr. Ellis preached to a full auditory of the people in the forenoon & Mr. Bingham in the afternoon. Mr. B. also preached in English. The Sultan in passing out of the harbor at about one o'ck got aground on the reef at the mouth of the harbor & did not get off till about sundown. She sustained some i ury by the loss of her false keel & the beating of her bottom on the coral ledge. • Monday 9th. Made a bargain with three men to finish breaking up the Ruby for doing which I agreed to pay them $20.Mr. Ellis feeling it his duty in consequence of his wife's continued ill health to pursue some method for her recovery, and a prospect presenting itself by the destination of the Gen. Gates for New Zeland & Batavia of his being able to proceed in her to New Zeland or New Holland, represented his case before the family for their advice as to what is his duty in the case & as to the sum he might be justified in giving for a passage for himself & family. The family most sincerely sympathise with him in the affliction with which he is visited, and though they feel that his labors here at this time are almost indispensable yet they could not do otherwise than recommend him to avail himself of the opportunity if a passage could be secured at anything like a reasonable rate. Tuesday Feby 10. This morning the Inuoe arrived from Lahaina having Mr. & Mrs. Richards on board. • Karaimoku also came down in her. As the voyage of the Gen. Gates will be considerably altered by proceeding to New Holland not being directly bound thither those concerned have given answer to Mr. Ellis in consequence of his application for 10 �LEVI VOLUME 3 a passage that they do not feel themselves at liberty so materially to change the voyage as to comply with his wishes. There is however a faint prospect that Capt. Riggs will charter a native vessel to attend the • Gen. Gates to Batavia. In case he should do this Mr. E. will be able to obtain passage in it to Port Jackson on reasonable terms. Wednesday 11. This morning the confinement of Mrs. Bingham took place under circumstances of special mercy. The Waverly was expected to sail to day for Tauwai & I had made preparation to go on board & proceed thither; but as there is a strong probability that Mr. Ellis will obtain a passage for New Holland) & in that case my services be much needed by him to aid in making preparations for the embarkation I felt it my duty to defer my visit to some other time. The men whom I engaged to break up the Ruby) after working one day & not being able to accomplish anything) became dissatisfied with the job & gave it up.Mr. Ellis conducted the services at the usual weekly lecture for the natives. Thursday 12. I went in company with Mr. B. & Mr. R. to visit one of the schools conducted by the natives)- was pleased with the order & degree of system manifested in the regulation of it. The whole • school read together- the scholars in rotation beginning at the head of the class read a word which is immediately spelt distinctly by all the rest. Capt. Riggs has informed Mr. Ellis of his having chartered the Becket which will as soon as possible be fitted for sea. Friday 13th. The Waverly sailed this morning for Tamvai. We think it probable that Mr. Bishop will come up in her on her return. Saturday 14. In compliance with the polite invitation of Mr. Crocker) to the family) Mr. Ellis) Mr. Richards) Mr. Loomis & myself went to the village & participated of a well served dinner prepared for a select company which he had invited. Sabbath Feby. 15th 1824. Native service in the moming conducted by Mr. Ellis- in the afternoon by Mr. Bingham. Mr. Richards preached in English from Math. 3. 10. Then they that feared the Lord spake often to one another &c. • The Sultan Capt. Clark which went out of the harbor yesterday) this forenoon proceeded to sea.- She is bound to the N .W. Coast.Monday 16. Wm Beals) who had been for some time past residing with a relative at the village having 11 �LEVI VOLUME 3 been violently attacked in the night with a strange & a rming illness, was this morning brought in a state of • insensibility to the mission establishment. He had been sick at the missionary establishment a few months previous & had gone through a course of salivation but when a little recovered but not restored he was induced by the above relative to remove to her residence in the village- Here he was probably exposed to cold, & being removed from the mission family he did not experience the kind of attention which in his state of health ought to have been bestowed.- He had ho ever for some time been recovering & he was thought to be in a fair way to get welL But yesterday he told Hannah Homes that he & she had done wrong- and that he should die- t t he was wicked & should not go to heaven. Doct. Law who was called for his assistance declares his case to be hopeless. We think it very doubtful whether he will live throu the night.- His mother & friends are with him, apparently very deeply affected. Mr. Ellis had learned to day that the plan of Capt. Riggs to charter the Becket which was supposed to have been accomplished is lik y to fall through, in consequence of Taumuarii's not being willing to hold to the contract. The Deliverance arrived this afternoon from Kairua in 4 days & brot. letters from Mr. Thurston & Mr. Ely. Mr. T. states that he could not gain admittance to the house of the gods at Honanau as orders had been • received by Karaimoku forbidding the entrance of any person but Mr. Ellis.- Mr. Ely had been to Honanau & Kaawaroa.- Kapiolani & Name are extremely desirous to have a missionary reside with them- and propose to Mr. Ely if he will come to build him a large house to dwell in & a c k house & surround the whole with a wall, Iso to furnish him with fresh water. Mr. Ely seems disposed to comply & requests that Honorii may be sent up in order that he may with the more comfort be enabled to [do] [torn.] it.At 20 minutes before 11 o'ck poor William breathed his last. Tuesday Feby 17. Mr. Harwood has been occupied most of the day in making a coffin for the remains of William. The chest of the corpse by the consent of the mother & the approbation of Mr. Bingham was opened by Dr. Law with a view to ascertain if possible the nature of his disorder.- The liver was found to be in a diseased state and in a considerable degree inflamed, but the precise nature of the complaint which brought the deceased to his end could not be ascertained. Shipped on boar the deliverance which sailed forwards evening for Hawaii a number of articles of • supplies for the station at Kairua. Wednesday 18th. Early this morning an English whaling ship came to anchor in the roads. She is said to be from London 9 months out with 600 bbls. of oil on board. 12 �LEVI VOLUME 3 The funeral ofWm. Beals took place this afternoon- There was a prayer in English by Mr. Richards at the mission house- after which the crope born by six native teachers was conveyed to the meeting house • proceeded by a few foreign residents, the members of t mission family, native teachers & other natives, & followed by the mother, aunt & other relatives also by Taumuarii, Kaahumanu, & other chiefs. Mr. Ellis preached from 1 Peter 1 Chap. 24, 25 v. "All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass: The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth forever." Mr. Bingham made a short address at the grave & concluded by a prayer. Thus a youth, who six months ago, was as pr ising as anyone in the Sandwich islands- a youth who had en nurtured for a long time with care & tenderness, & of whose future usefulness high hopes had been entertained; has found an early grave and in the very commencement of life received his Summons to appear in the eternal presence,- his probation ended his time for improvement- closed- his opportunities for preparing for death, judgment & eternity forever past. Thursday Feby 19th. The Barge arrived in 4 days from Waiakea by the way of Lahaina. Letters were reed. from Mr. Ruggles & Mr. Goodrich- the people take less interest in the palapala than was hoped, and the brethren find it more difficult to procure supplies than was apprehended they have subsisted almost N • entirely on provisions which they brought with the Kohou had arrived there and seems with his people more inclined to attend upon instruction than Maaro does or any of his people.The house fo Mr. Ruggles had been raised but Mr. R. says the houses go on slowly. Mrs. Goodri as confined on the 10th inst. & has become the mother of a healthy male child. Mr. Stewart within an envelope enclosing several letters wrote a hasty line.- Betsey he stated was sick- but concluded his note by saying "We are still prospered and blest." Saturday Feby 21st. A small schooner arrived from Lahaina by which letters were reed. from Mr. Stewart. Betsey continues unwelL Cat. Reed f the English barque now in the roads called upon Mr. Ellis this afternoon & stopped to tea with the family. The Barge sailed just before evening it is said for Tauwai, we did not know of her going to Tauwai till she was under way. • Sabbath 22. Mr. Ellis conducted the native service both in the forenoon & afternoon. Mr. Richards preached in English from 1sa. 1. 15. "And when ye spread forth you hands, I will hide mine eyes from you; yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear."13 �LEVI VOLUME 3 Monday 23d. By the invitation of Mr. Dana Mr. Richards & myself took dinner at his house. Mr. Bingham & Mr. Ellisw ere prevented attending by reason of indisposition. • Thursday 26. The whaling ship Japan arrived. The Barge with Mr. & Mrs. Bishop on board arrived from Tauwai just at evening in a very short passage. The Barge has been absent from this place just 5 days.Friday 27. Learn that the Barge is to sail soon for Lahaina & Hawaii. Mr. Bishop has concluded to go in her as Karaimoku kindly offered to change the order of the voyage to accommodate him. He designed going to Hido first but for the convenience of Mr. B. offered to go first to Kairua. Meeting of the Br. this evening to settle the question whether the hymns shall be sold or given away. After a good deal of conversation as to the expediency of selling them it was concluded that no price shall be exacted for the present edition but that efforts be made to induce the chiefs to furnish the means of printing books in future without expense to the mission- to be done in any way they chuse not injurious to the mission.The express form of the vote was as follows: Resolved that elementary books & the first edition of the Hawaiian hymns be distributed gratuitously among the people, but that e orts be made to interest the chiefs • & people in the business of furnishing themselves hereafter with books b defraying the expense of the materials in any way not unfavorable to the interests of the mission. Saturday 28 1824. Have been occupied all this day in putting up things for Lahaina, Kairua & Waiakea, & in getting the articles to be sent in readiness to go on board the vessel. Mr. Bishop attended to the cart & to putting the things on board.Karaimoku has given intimations of an intention to get in readiness to sail on Sabbath evening & requested that everything to go on board should be sent down before night: He was informed that if he were to wait till after the Sabbath & the monthly concert the hymns would be ready for distributionotherwise they would not be ready- He very readily consented to stop till Monday evening.Sabbath 29. Native service nducted by Mr. Bingham in the morning & by Mr. Ellis in the afternoon. Mr. Bishop preached to the English congregation from Ps. 73. 28- "It is good for me to dra near to God." In the evening the ordinance of the Lord's Supper was celebrated at the mission house administered by Mr. Bishop present, Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, Mr. & Mrs. Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Richards, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop, Mr. & • Mrs. Loomis, myself, John Honorii, Georg Sandwich & the Tahitian female convert residing in Mr. Ellis family.- It was a pleasant season. The Rover, Capt. Cooper, arrived this afternoon from Monterrey coast of California on her way to 14 �LEVI VOLUME 3 Canton. Capt. C. with Mr. Hunnewell called at the mission house in the evening.Monday March 1. Early this morning the loud wailings the natives in a division of the settlement • South of the mission house gave intimation that some person above the middling class was dead or very near the close of life.- We soon learned that it was Keeaumoku called (eleele) in distinction from Keeaumoku, Gov. Cox, a chief of some importance- and that he had just expired. The house where he lay was visited during the day by people from every part of the village and the loud wa ings were continued till evening.Mr. Ellis addressed the people "\vho assembled at the meeting house to join in the monthly prayer meeting in an animated manner from the first petition in The Lord's Prayer "Thy kingdom come". The season was observed in the evening by the members of the Mission present at this station assembled in Mr. Bingham's room. [Mr.] [tom] Loomis finished setting the types for the [? torn] sheet of the hymns. Wednesday March 3d. The funeral of Keeaumoku took place this afternoon. The corpse was conveyed to the meeting house and there a sermon was preached. it was afterwards conveyed to the fort to be interred. • In the evening the Brn. held a meeting for business at which the following votes were passed. 1. Voted that antecedent to the formation of any new local Church in the islands the laborers at that station including any ordained missionary be a committee to examine & recommend candidates for admission to the church, & that candidates thus recommended may after suitable probation & thorough instruction with the approbation of the majority of the members of the church be received to membership at any station. 2. Voted that Honorii be removed to the station at Kairua with a view to enable the brethren of that station to extend their labors to Kaavaroa.3. Voted that it is desirable that a general meeting of the brethren of the stations be held as often as once a year if the opportunity for assembling should occur. 4. Voted that on the publication of any [torn] work at the mission press within 2 years from this day each of the brethren be allowed for his private use 12 copies, & our fellow laborers in the Society Islands & • Messrs. Tyreman & Bennet of the Dep. be presented each with a copy- the Miss. Soc. in the Theol. Sems. at Andover & Princeton 3 copies each, the Am. Board 3 Doz. & the For. Miss. Sch. 1/2 doz.5. Voted that the Long table bell at Honoruru be transferred to the station at Lahaina to be attached to 15 �LEVI VOLUME 3 the brethren's place of worship there. Thursday March 4. Early this morning a messenger arrived from the Barge to inform the brethren • bound to the windward that the vessel was ready to saiL Though they made all possible dispatch in getting ready to go down, the vessel was under way before they started. The wind was very light, nothing but a zephyr, & it was there. design to stop on getting out of the harbor. On arriving at the shore we found a boat in readiness to receive the baggage. Capt. Blanchard was kind enough to offer his boat for the passengers.Messrs. Richards & Bishop & their famailes with two little children of Mr. Ellis Mary & Sarah destined for Lahaina accompanied off to the vessel by Mr. B. & Mr. L. arrived comfor[table] [torn] on board.The wind soon after breezed from the sea & carried them pIesently forward out of sight. The Inore sailed for Tauwai in which Geo. Sandwich took passage. Sabbath March 7th. Mr. Ellis conducted native service in the morning & Mr. Bingham likewise in the afternoon. As the weather was uncomfortable on acct. of rain the English service was conducted at the mission house- Several foreigners were present & Mr. Bingham read a printed missionary sermon. Monday 8th. Let out the labor of breaking up the Ruby to the two carpenters who have frequently done • jobs of work for the mission. They are to receive $20- half cash. Finished a second copy of the tract ntitled the Hawaiian Convert. One of the copies we expect to forward by Capt. Cooper via Canton. Tuesday 9. Gov. Adams arrived this morning in his little schooner from Kairua. He brought letters from Mr. Thurston & Mr. Ely. The Parthian arrived this morning from Boston 140 days passage- having on board for the mission 5 bb1s of Flour 5 Bib. of pork & 2 bo[xes] [torn] one of which containing letters & pamphlets. A package of letters has come to hand in which were 5 for myself..- Viz. Mr. Evarts, Mr. Hill, Mr. Anderson, Richd. Chamberlain- L. Gillpatrick As the boxes on board are not at hand we must wait till another day before our eyes will be gratified with the sight of the remainder of the letters & the perusal of the Publications.- • Wednesday, March 10th. The bo c.otaining the residue of the letters & the pamphlets was recd. this evening- The miss. Herald from March 1823 to Oct. inclusive came to hand also the 14th Report of the Board- As cold waters to a thirsty soul so is good news from a far country- Much good news comes to 16 �LEVI VOLUME 3 hand & some too of an unpleasant character. The death of Mr. Richards in Ceylon is communicated- Mrs. L mis recd. the notice of her fathe'rs • death. Towards evening the Deliverance sailed for Hawaii- the letter which had come to hand were sent. Mrs. Ellis has removed over to her n house to day.Saturday March 13th. During the three last days I have been very busy preparing communications for America 0 be forwd. by Capt. Cooper to Canton. The conclusion has been not to send the tract by this conveyance but to detain it for a more direct conveyance.I committed to the care of Capt. Cooper this evening a large package of letters including also a few copies of the Hawaiian hymns for individuals in America & also two copies for the Am. Bel. The package contained also most of the communications from Lahaina designed for America, & the public letter of Mr. Thurston. Recd. today a letter from Dr. Blatchely which was forwarded from Waiakea by the pilot boat. He wd. have taken passage in that vessel if he could have been accommodated with room in the cabin- He states that the members of the station were well- that Mr. Ruggles was moving into his new house and that Mr. • Goodrich would move into the one built for him in a few days. He had ascended Maunakea which had occupied the period of 10 days. He is now impatient to return to this place & will improve the first op rtunity for doing it. Two whaling ships arrived this forenoon.The rain which commenced last night has fallen in copious showers through the day, with the wind fresh from the sea. The Barge arrived this forenoon; [but I] [torn} have not as yet seen any person from on board or heard by her any thing from the stations at the windward. Sabbath March 14th. A wet day wind from the S.E. Native service in the morning conducted by Mr. Bingham sermon from Eccl. v. 1. "Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God." &c. In the afternoon by Mr. Ellis. Owing to the rain there were but few English hearers- sermon by Mr. Ellis from Acts v. 31st. "Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince & a Savior for to give repentance to Israel & '. forgiveness of sins."Monday March 13. The Rover, Capt. Cooper left the harbor this morning but continued plying off & on during the day. Were favored with a call from Capt. Arthur of the ship Swift & Capt. Cotterel of the 17 �LEVI VOLUME 3 ship Rose- These were the two ships which arrived on Saturday. Recd. from on board the Parthian 5 bbls of Pork & 2 bb1. of Flour- one of the bbls of flour I divided & • put one half on board the Becket for Tauwai. The residue together with the Pork was brought to the Mission house. Tuesday March 16. This morning the Becket proce ed out of the harbor with a light wind- destined for Tauwai. At Tauwai she is to be joined by the Waverly and thence both are to proceed for the Marquesas & Society islands & on a sealing voyage.Accompanied Capt. Coleman on board his ship the Russel with a view to purchase a Hhd. of breadAfter accomplishing my object & taking dinner with him, I returned. In the afternoon I assisted in getting up the bread & in hauling 2 loads of wood from the old Ruby. Wednesday 17th. The day has been occupied in tumbling about barrels in the cellar,- emptying the bread purchased yesterday out of Capt. C. 's cask into our ogsheads- packing up our duffel to secure it against the moths, & carrying a quantity of looking glasses from the cellar into the chamber. This afternoon the Waverly under the direction & charge ofMr. Dana set sail, destined ultimately for the Marquesas, Society isIs., and a voyage for seals. Auna & his wife Paiiti & Phoebe the domestics who • came with Mr. Ellis from the Soc. isIs. and several other natives of those islands about to return to their native isIs. are on board.The W. proceeds first to Maui & afterwards to Tauwai. Besides letters & publications for the miss. of the Soc. IsIs. & Mr. Marsden at New South Wales.- The letters & some of the [pub]lications [tom] recently recd. from America w[ere] [torn] forwarded by the kindness of Mr. Dana to our brethren at Lahaina.A box from Nantucket including $20 worth of articles contributed by members ofMr. Ellingwood's Soc. Bath, Me. were recd. by the hand of Capt. Arthur of the Swift. Thursday Mar 18th. A letter from Mr. Bishop, by the Barge, which arrived on Saturday last, came to hand this day. He states that he arrived safely at Kairua on the 11 th and that he had caused to be landed most of the articles designed for Waiakea, the Captain having assured him that he should again stop at Kairua previously to his going to Hido. • Saturday 20th. Keeaumoku (Cox) who has been very ill for some time was thought this morning to be so near his end that the people in & about the house commenced their lamentation ~& these were joined by others who immediately collected about the house.- His exit however did not take place & the wailing 18 �LEVI VOLUME 3 ceased. A young horese belonging to Kaahumanu, which Capt. Rogers, aided by Mr. Harwood were • endeavoring to break to the harness, having been driven excessively, dropped in the shaft & died instantly. The two men whom we employed to finish breaking up the hulk of the old Ruby complet their work this afternoon. Sabbath March 21st. 1824. The Service for the natives was conducted in the morning by Mr. Ellis sermon from Danl. VI. 16 "Thy God, whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee." in the afternoon by Mr. Bingham from Matt. XIX 16 "What good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?" The middle service was performed by Mr. B. to a pretty full congregation of the Captains officers & seamen of the ships now in port. Sermon from Acts. XXVI 28- "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." In the evening I accompanied. Ellis on a visit to Keeaumoku who is confined at the house of his sister Kaahumanu- Found him very 10w- He was surrounded by sympathising friends, who were watching him with anxiety, eager to perform any service in their power for his comfort or for the mitigation of his • suffering. While we tarried he was heard to utter a short prayer- the substance of which was, "0 Lord, thou knowest me:- thou hast been acquainted with me from my c 1dhood and knowest a my sins & follies; remove my sins & pardon me- He uttered some more words indistinctly which were not fully understood. Monday 22nd. By the Prince Regent which arrived yesterday from Kairua letters have been reed. from Messrs. Thurston & Bishop and Thomas Hopu. Mrs. Thurston mentions having received from the letters that were forwarded the melancholy intelligence of the death of her father. Mr. T. & communicated the notice that the natives require cash or at least part cast for all the articles they bring to their doors for sale, and suggest the propriety of sending them cash.- Mr. Ely was expected to remove to Kaavaroa as soon as a house should be ready there to receive him- Hopu it was expected would attend him as an assistant & interpreter. The loud wailings of the people at the village this afternoon announced the death of Keeaumoku. The chiefs propose removing his remams to Hawaii for interment and they will sail as soon as a angements can • bemade.I commenced this afternoon giving lessons in writing to the native teachers- hree only attended- I shall occupy one of the houses in the yard and give attention two afternoons in a week to such as may be 19 �LEVI VOLUME 3 disposed to come up.- May this first effort of mine to impart instruction be attended with the Divine blessing- May I be enabled to persevere and may as many be disposed to attend as can receive • attention.Tuesday March 23rd. Early his morning the firin of cannon was commenced from the fort and several ships in the harbor and at intervals was continued through the day. This was i consequence of the death of Keeaumoku.- The colors also of all the vessels in port were spended at half mast. Finished hauling up all the wood & timber of the old Rudy except the keel- That, which has been separated at the scarf, we intend to leave on the shore, to dispose of, or to haul up at another time. Wednesday 24th. At 8 o'ck this morning Mr. Ellis & Mr. Bingham agreeably to the request of the chie repaired to the village to conduct the funeral services of Keeaumoku, whose remains are to be removed to Hawaii for interment. The coffin supported by a bier was taken into the yard in front of the house where he died- the chiefs took their seats on each side of the coffin- the common people stood outside the enclosure for though invited they could not be persuade to come into the yard. After singing part of the hymn designed for a funeral service Mr. B. offered a prayer which was followed by the remainder of the hymn and a sermon by • Mr. Ellis from James IV. 13, 14, 15. "Go to now, ye that say, to day or tomorrow &c. As soon as the services were closed the bier was taken up and the corpse preceeded & followed by the chiefs in no very exact order was borne to the landing near the king's wharf- there [it] [torn] was placed in a boat- the boat having a [tom] fastened to it was dravVIl Karaimoku alone being with it a few rods to a small vessel on board which the coffin was placed- From the time the procession moved until the vessel was under way the loudest wailings were uttered by the people who had crowded dovVIl to witness the scene some of them uniting with their loud lamentations the most uncouth and ridiculous gestures,- wading into the water up to their middle, brandishing a stick, clenshing their hands behind their neck & above their heads &c. The sight· ough disgusting was truly affecting; for it led to the contemplation of their mental darkness, and ·the blackness of darkness which in their minds rest over the grave and a future state. No pleasing anticipation exists in their mind of a happy reunion with their departed friends & a participation with them of immortal joys, when the ties which bind them to life shall be severed, and their • imperishable part, liberated from earth, shall soar aloft to the regions of immortality. Reed. letters from Lahaina- Mr. Richard gives a pleasing account of the schools; and importunately solicits books. 20 �LEVI VOLUME 3 Mr. B. Mr. E. Mr.L. held a consultation from which I was not excluded, upon the propriety of printing an elementary sheet to be put into the hands of those who are beginning to learn.- The necessity of • having more books is obvious from the fact, that at this station, not one third of those who desire books & who would make a good use of them is supplied and that at Lahaina & Kairua the supply is equally deficient. It was concluded best to employ what cartridge paper the mission has on hand and any more that may be obtained of the chiefs in printing a sheet of four pages 0 be used as a first book.Thursday March 25th. The number of scholar which attended at the house in the yard this afternoon for instruction in writing was about 13. [I2?] Mr. Buel a pious young man, steward of the Connecticut, was present at our weekly meeting for social prayer.- Though there was noting special in the meeting this evening, yet we found it pleasant to meet together unitedly to present our supplications before the throne of grace. The Volunteer, ship which sailed from Boston about the last of October, arrived at this port this afternoon. She brings no communications. Saturday 27th. The Brig Owhyhee proceeded out of the harbor this morning, bound to Tauw on her way to the North West Coast. Put on board a bag of bread & a few dried apples, also a couple ofletters for • Mr. Whitney. The schooner Ann arrived this morning from the Spanish maine or Coast of California- the Deliverance from Hawaii- and three whaling ships from a cruise. One of them the M[torn] Capt. Gardner brought a letter from Mr. Bishop who was at Kearakekua. A paper was handed me to day by Capt. Arthur to be copyed, the intention of which was, to be an article of agreement among the Captns. and officers of the whaling ships, to suppress intemperance, and to encourage exemplary deportment. Sabbath March 28th. Native service well attended both parts of the day. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning from Ps. 90~ 12 "So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." The design of the discourse was to lead the people to make a suitable improvement of the recent afflictive event of God's Providence in the death of Keeaumoku. Mr. Bingham preached in the afternoon. • The English service was also conducted by Mr. B. Sermon from Act 26. 18- "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light," &c. Monday 29. Our hired man left us to day, having shipped on board the sch. Ann. have now none to �LEVI VOLUME 3 assist in the domestic labors of the station except one native boy.- It will become necessary for me to give more attention to the domestic concerns of the station than I have heretofore. • Mr. Loomis is engaged in setting the types for the elementary sheet which we concluded to print. A Committee of the Captains of Whaling Ships in port called & submitted a paper the one which I copied on Saturday which had been drawn up by them & signed- requesting that it might be printed. Mr. B. h written a piece which he has entitled "Good devised, worthy of imitation" which he designs to print in connexion with the other. Tuesday March 30th. An English whaling ship from London arrived this morning, by which Mr. Ellis reed. letters & communications, & Mr. B. & Mr. T. jointly a letter form the Secy of the London Missionary Society. Capt. Allen & Capt. Gardner took tea with the family. Wednesday 31st. The stated weekly service for the natives conducted by Mr. Ellis was well attended this afternoon- Kaahumanu rode up in great stile in a carriage brought out by Capt. Wilder- The coach was dravvn by 10 or a dozen natives by means of a long rope fastened to the tongue of the carriage- She was posted on the driver's seat, Keariiahonui occupied the place of the footman behind and Taumuarii thus • royally attended occupied the interior alone. This is the first vehicle of the kind which has moved on the Sandwich Islands- It has been drawn out several times before to day- Our horses have twice b n tackeled up in it- They are the first horses to [have] [torn] drawn a coach in the Sandwich Islands. Thursd April 1st, 1824. Capt. Coffin of the Aurora 6 months from Nantucket called at the mission house and dId a letter from Capt. Chamberlain- It was written at Martha's Vineyard, Sept. 30th- He had gone thither from Boston to obtain the de sition of two captains in reference to the affair 0 Capt. Chandler, and also to negotiate for the rriage of sundry articles for this mission on board Some of the vessel to sail thence during the fall for these seas. Friday 2nd. Having recd. information this morning that a small vessel would sail in the course of the day for La ina I lost no time in getting a few things on boa viz. a bb1. of pork, a bb1. of flour & a bb1. contg. bread, dried apples & cheese. • Just as I had taken down the last bb1. I learned that a small schooner was about to sail for Waiakea, & that if a bb1. or two were sent on board immediately they would be conveyed to the breathren of that station. I accordingly sent down 1 bb1. of pork & 1 bb1. of flour, one package containing letters & 22 �LEVI VOLUME 3 publications & another containing Hawaiian Hymns. Several whaling ships arrived to day one of them the Enterprise Capt. Weeks recently from • Kearakekua- He states that they saw Mr. & Mrs. Ely there, they had not however removed but had it in contemplation as soon as a house should be completed for them. The meeting house was in a state of forwardness.- While his ship laid in Kearakekua bay Capt. W. made a visit to Kairua and called upon Messrs. Thurston & Bishop.Capt. Best in the English ship the countess of Mauley arrived this afternoon- He states that he lost two men at the Marquesas isla s- The natives having got his second mate in their possession he sent a boat's crew after him- In recovering him the above two men were killed, & several others were wounded. Saturday April3rd. Messrs. & E. reed. a letter from Kaahumanu expressing her wish to be baptised & requesting them to perform the ceremony Mr. B. called down to converse with her. In the course of the afternoon she sen Mr. E. a kid, and its dam to the mission family. Sabbath h. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning to the natives from John 9.27.- "Wherefore would ye he it again? Will ye also be his disciples?-" Before the close of the sermon he adverted to the subject of baptism and the Lord's Supper in reference to the request of Kaahumanu yesterday and stated what was • requisite in those who would worthily partake of these ordinances. A part of the time Kaahumanu listened with attention & apparent interest. In the afternoon Mr. Bingham preached from John 1,12- "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them who believe 0 his name.English service by Mr. B discourse from Heb. 40. Iv. [IV, 1] "Let us therefore fear, lest a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it." Monday April 5. Monthly concert. Mr. Ellis addressed the people who assembled at the meeting house in the afternoon. Had only our own family in the evening.Mrs. B. & Mrs. L. having been advocates for the familie's managing their cooking concerns separately & eating at separate tables, came to the conclusion this day of altering their former plan- It is expected that the two families will in future cook & eat separately. Tuesday 6th. Very brisk trade form the N.E. with driving rain & chilly atmosphere. Two vessels which • have been at Maui came to anchor in the roads this moming- in one of them Stephen Pupuhi [took] [tom] passage for this place. Thursday April 8th. The attention of most of the natives in the village was taken up this afternoon by a 23 �LEVI VOLUME 3 horse race, the coursers were two horses one belonging to Kara oku and the other to Hinau. A great concourse of natives & residents tlli'onged the road from Honoruru almost to the mission house.• I have not heard whether there were any stakes in this instance- although the natives are exceedingly fond of games of chance; and much money is lost & won in the va ous plays practiced by them. The individuals who have of late been in the habit of calling upon me on Thursday afternoon to be instructed in writing as they did not favor me with their presence this afternoon were probably too much diverted by the horse race to attend upon the more dull exercise of holding the pen & imitating a copy.Friday April 9th. Reed. a letter from Lahaina; the supplies which I last sent had been received:- the brethren had reed. several presents form the ships. For several days past I have been employed in posting up my book of accounts as the first year of the reenforcement is [draw]ing to a close.Sabbath, April 11 th 1824. Mr. Ellis preached to the natives in the morning from Ps. 145~ 20. ["] The Lord preserveth all them that love him; but all the wicked will he destroy.)) Mr. B. preached in the afternoon. English service conducted by Mr. B. Text III Chap. Heb. 12- "Take heed brethren lest there be in any • of you an evil heart of unbelief.)) Tuesday 13th. For several day past Mr. Loomis has been employed printing the elementary sheet- This day he completed the printing of it. An English ship which touched at Waiakea arrived this morning off this harbor and brought a letter from Dr. Blatchely. The health of Mrs. B. was somewhat feeble & on t t account the Dr. did not think it proper to take passage for this place. He seemed to think it ubtful whether he should be able to obtain a passage in season to go to Tauwai where his services will be needed in the course of next month. He suggests the propriety of Mr. 's going if he should not return in season.This evening the Chiefs & the teachers of the schools had a meeting to converse on subj ects relative to the schools, Messrs. Bingham & Ellis were invited to attend Mr. Loomis & myself accompanied them. The meeting was in the school house improved by Kapio-- The house was nearly fulL Some conversation took place between Karaimoku Kaahumanu, Taumuarii & others the substance of which was that it is proper • that all the people should attend to thepalapala & learn to read- and Karaimoku & Kaahumanu said that the makaainana as well as the attendants of the chiefs, in fine, all their people from Hawaii to Tauvvai, should be instructed; & that the teachers should go back to the plantations to communicate instruction,24 �LEVI VOLUME 3 after the chiefs h conversed together awhile Mr. Ellis spoke commending their resolution, and was followed by Mr. Bingham in the same strains of approbation, recommending also the universal observance of the • Sabbath and attention to the means of instruction- recommending too the giving up of their sports, particularly the games which are practiced to win money- After some more conversation of the Chiefs the meeting was closed by singing a hymn & a prayer by Mr. Bingham. Wednesday April 14th. The meeting of the chiefs last evening and their resolutions respecting the paiapala has produced a good deal of excitement among the natives in the village- ry many new scholars have been added to the schools & some new schools have been establishedNumerous applications for books have been made during the day and between one & two hundred of the el mentary sheet has been distributed. Though the wind was very high the lecture this afternoon was well attended Mr. Bingham preached from the words, "Cease to do evil learn to do welL" This evening I accompanied Mr. Ellis to the house of Karaimoku. His object in calling upon Karaimoku was to make inquiries respecting various particulars connected with the tour of Hawaii. When we entered we found Kamahoula engaged in prayer- As soon as prayer was over we proceeded • to the part of the room where the company were seated and after saluting Karaimoku sat down by the table which was spread for supper. Supper was immediately brought on. It consisted of roast pork, fish, baked, fried, and raw, and poe- Mr. Ellis asked a blessing but as we had taken supper we declined partaking with them. The table was furnished in good stile and knives forks & plates were used by those who ate. When they had finished their repast Mr. . returned thanks.The remainder of the evening was spent in making inquiries and conversation. Thursday April 15th. The Tamahaorilani arrived this morning from Kairua and brought letters from Messrs. Thurston, Bishop & Ely. Mr. T. & B. in a letter to me state that there is a very vigorous tabu laid by the Gov. upon the trade- that they are unable to purchase anything except for cash at Oahu prices, that the Gov. refuses to grant them any indulgences, or to furnish them any sup [plies} [torn]. They are indeed in very trying & perplex[ing c]circ.umstances- [tom} Mr. Ely states that he was on the point of moving to Kaawaroa Naihe & Kapiolani having com for him to go & live with them. Hopu for the present is to be • associated with him. Messrs. T. & B. & E. in a letter to Mr. Bingham state that Kamakau had applied for baptism, and having given them satisfactory evidence of a change of heart, they ask advice of the Church as to the steps it will 25 �LEVI VOLUME 3 be proper for them to take with him- They are of opinion that after a suitable season of probation it will be roper to administer the ordinance & receive him to the Communion- Kapiolani is in an interesting • state of mind- she does not apply for baptism as she feels herself too unworth & too great a sinner yet to be admitted to the communion of God's people but hopes she shall become better by & by.Friday April 16. The Enterprise of New York Capt. Ebbetts arrived this forenoon in the short passage of 132 days, & came to anchor in the oads.- about 1/2 past 12 a trunk with a note from Capt. Ebbetts was brought up to the mission house- The trunk contained pamphlets newspapers & letters- mostly from the city & state of w York. There was one letter from Mr. Hill dated at Nantucket Nov. 24 1823, he had gone thither to secure the shipment of the promised supplies for this mission which he assures us will all be sent by the Dauphin. There was also a letter from De. Forrest & Low inclosing a bill of lading of various articles of supples which Capt. E[bbetts} [tom.] has kindly brought out free of freight. Capt. Ebbetts states that he spoke the Dau in after he had been out 8 days. States also that [she is] a fast sailing ship and may be expected here soon.Saturday April 17, 1824. The Foster, Capt. Shubael Chase a whaling ship of Nantucket sailed this evening, on board which I put a letter of Mr. Hill Esqr. & 2 copies of the Hawaiian hymns & 3 of the sheet • spelling book. The Foster is expected to cruise a few months for whale previous to her sailing for America and may possibly touch again at the islands before she leaves these seas. I thought it well however lest she should not touch, & lest another opportunity should not soon occur of sending to America, to put on board all the letters for Am. which I had in my possession.Sabbath 18. A full congregation of natives; in the morning Mr. E. preached & in the afternoon Mr. B. Mr. B. conducted English service to a goodly number of foreigners from Rev. III. 12 "Him that over cometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God." &c. After dinner I went with Mr. Buel to see a sailor belonging to the Connecticut, who is at Mr. Allen's sick- Monday 19th. Notice having been given at the afternoon service yesterday that an examination of the scholars was desired this afternoon: at half past 2 P.M. the meeting house bell was rung as a signal for assembling. The house was filled to overflowing by the teachers & scholars. It is judged there were not less • than 500 persons in the house, mostly members of the different schools [viho] [torn] had assembled to be examined. Mr. Bingham [superul.}tended [torn] the examination- The examination commenced with Kaahumanu- She spelled the first work, put out by Kapio, one of the principal native instructors- The 26 �LEVI VOLUME 3 classes as they commenced their e ibition arose & made obeisance- then the individualls spelled a word or two) and rehearsed a few words in spelling or sentences in prose the rehearsals however were performed by • the whole class all at once. There were several exercises in composition presented written on slates Kaahumanu presented a very good one which was read aloud at the c se of the examination as were also sev al others- As Karaimoku could not attend he sent a composition which was read aloud. The ercises closed by an address from Mr. Ellis) a shot hymn & a prayer by Mr. Bingham. The chiefs) teachers of the schools & a goodly number of scholars had a meeting in the evening attended also by Mr. B. & Mr. E. The conversation was very interesting- Kaahumanu proposed to those present that they should abstain from all their old practices & give attention to instruction. The question was put to them whether they were willing to do so and t y answered in the affirmative. A small vessel sailed for Lahaina on board which Pupuhi took passage- sent the letters recd. by the E. Tuesday April 20th. Recd. from on board the Enterprize the supplies sent out by the Am. Board.At the invitation of Capt. Blanchard the brethren of the mission family including Mr. Ellis made part of a dinner party at the new house built by him for Kaahumanu)Thursday April 22nd. Delivered the old sheet copper taken from the hull of the Ruby to Cap. • Blanchard to whom I had some time before sold it. He is to allow $10 pr Cwt. for it- the weight was lIc 2 gr. 16 lb. Mr. Harwood this afternoon made the first use of the bellows which he has recently made for the mission and this day fitted up in the house just erected in the yard for a blacksmith shop. Friday 23rd. Early this morning Mr. Loomis & Johnson having armed themselves with sticks went in search of one of the cows which had recently calved abroad. They returned without being able to drive her home being obliged to give over the attempt from the very furious manner in which she resisted them) violently running at them and endangering their limbs if not their lives. After brakef~1.st Mr. L. Mr. H. & myself with 2 workmen & two native boys suitably equipped to meet such an antagonist set out after her. We found her indeed) but she was not disposed to encounter us) as she had left her calf in some secret place and did not seem to think it in danger. Some of the party remained searching for it while the rest undertook to drive home the cow) but before they had got her home she turned notwithstanding all their • efforts to stop her got by them and returned to the place from whence she started. By this time the calf was found and the cow most furiously assailed those who were within her reach. We succeeded however in driving her forward- She was not inclined however to proceed to the cow yard but turned off towards the 27 �LEVI VOLUME 3 fish pond and with a quick step followed by her calf sought to escape by taking a circuit around the sea shore, but we got ahead of her and drove her back- She crossed the road again near the house • notwithstanding the efforts made to stop her and running towards Punch bowl hill got among a drove of cattle- By driving down the whole herd we succeeded in getting her into the yard. We found it no easy matter to secure and milk her- we however effected it y getting on the the wall and throwing a rope over her horns and binding her head fast to a post.Sabbath April 25th. Mr. Bingham conducted the native service in the morning & Mr. Ellis in the afternoon. Sermon to the English congregati by Mr. Bingham text "Worship God."In the afternoon Mr. B. went to Waititi where he found may [many] assembled in a new school house to hear the word of d. Having conducted divine worship there he set out on his return accompanied by two native teachers.- on their way they discovered at a distance a party playing at maita- but on their advancing towards them the party gathered up their clothes & dispersed. Just at the close of the native service in the morning the Washington arrived from Lahaina having on board Mr. & Mrs. Stewart with their little son & Betsey Stockton who have come down to remain here till • after the return of Mr. Bingham from his contemplated visit to Tamvai.Monday ApL 26th. This morning commenced hearing James Kahuhu & John Ii read in he Bible, and to attend to their exercises in Arithmetic. This evening another conference of the Chiefs with reference to the schools & the palapala. Tuesday ApL 27th. [Anniversary of the arrival of the Reinforcements] Capt. Austin of the Mercury which arrived last evening brought letters from Hawai, Mr. Bishop states that the difficulties which existed when he last wrote with respect to obtaining provisions at a reasonable rate for articles of trade no longer existed. The Gov. has expressed his determination to build a school house in his yard and to become himself a teacher, that all the chiefs may be instructed. Mr. Thurston & Honorii will oversee that school, while Mr. & Mrs. Bishop will superintend the school in their own yard. The aspect of affairs was n the whole encouraging rather than otherwise. Mr. Ely wrote from Kaawaroa stating that he was comfortably established at that place- and finds • cause for gratitude that he has been directed thither. In the afternoon the Dauphin came to anchor in the roads off the harbor and towards evening John C. Irapooah & Robt. Wyhee the youth spoken of in Mr. Hill's letter reed. by the Enterprise came up to the 28 �LEVI VOLUME 3 missionary establishment and dId. severallettes- Two from Mr. Hill containing a list of Packages & a bill of lading [of the] [tom] supplies sent out by the Board in the Dauphin.- The Cap. soon after came up, and • informed us that the articles would be landed as soon as arrangements could be made. He expressed fears lest he should not be able to come into the harbor as he had no money to pay the port charges, and expressed a wish that the mission would use their influence to have them remitted. Messrs. Bingham & Stewart made an excursion through the valley back of the village to visit the pare. Mr. S. wa very much gratified with the view, which he regarded as exceedingly grand and took a drawing of it. Recd. this day a donation om Cap. Ebbetts of a quantity of paper, a little more than a ream, mostly cartridge paper, which will serve very well for printing, and can be used at this time to excellent advantage. Wednesday ApL 28th. We re disappointed in not receiving the pacquet of letters spoken of in Mr. Hill's letter- Mr. Bingham went on board the Dauphin to obtain them, & overhauled the Hhd. containing the Heralds & publication, but could not find the them- hope they will yet come to hand. Karaimoku has generously consented to remit the harbor fees of the Dauphin coming into the outer harbor- She will come in as soon as the wind will permit. • Have been employed all this day assisted by Johnson a hired man in clearing out the cellar and fitting it for the reception of the supplies from America. Were favored this evening with the company of Capt. Ebbetts Mr. Halsey & Mr. Bruce at tea. Friday April 30, 1824. This morning at an early hour the Dauphin was towed into the outer harbor, and during the forenoon most of the articles for the mission were landed. The horse and cart were in execise during the whole of the day and all the articles which were landed were dra up to the missionary establishment except two cooking stoves, which by permission of Mr. Crocker were deposited in his yard.What with taking account of the packages, assisting in the unloading of them from the cart and stowing them away in the cellar & outhouses, and putting up supplies for Tauwai I found little time for rest, till late at night. Saturday May 1st. This day I commence a new year in my accounts with the mission & the different stations. • Early in the day the residue of our supplies by the D. were landed and before noon they were all drawn up. The articles received corresponded with the account of them in the bill of lading and all those which have been inspected have been found i as good order as could be expected considering the distance they 29 �LEVI VOLUME 3 have been transported & the time occupied in accompli[shing] [tom} the voyage. The advantage of having a horse to draw the c.a[rt] [tom} has been in this instance as well as in others • very fully realized- If we had been obliged to rely on the natives to draw up the articles for us it would have been necessary to employ 7 or 8 of them [and} we should have been at last 4 days in getting them all up. This is mentioned that it may be seen that the exp.[ense] incurred for a horse was not an unnecessary one. As the Dr. had not returned from Waiakea and as the aid of a Physician will be needed at Tauwai before long it was the united opinion of Mr. Ellis Mr. Stewart & the Br. of this station that Mr. Bingham had better embrace the opportunity which would be afforded by the departure the Washington Nantucket whaler Capt. Swain for Tauwai! to go do-wn: He accordingly embarked this afternoon with his family! and the wind being brisk the vessel was soon out of sight. The Connecticut Capt. Bunker sailed about the same time. By this vessel which is expected to fill up soon & return to the U.S. I sent a letter to Mr. Hill advising him of a draft which I have recently drawn upon the Treasury.In looking over the clothing put up by our Am. friends I find several parcels expressly designed for the support of children to receive a particular name & to be supported & instructed in the families of the • missionaries. It is as rce of regret to the missionaries that they are to a great extent under the necessity of disappointing the expectations of these who have thus kindly contributed) as the habits and circumstances of the people render it impracticable at present to confer more benefits upon youths who may reside in the families than upon those who live with their parents or are attendant upon the chiefs. But though it is not in our power to receive children into our families to be supported in the manner deemed practicable by our Am. friends yet the articles sent out will be very useful in the way of our ovvn support and carrying on the objects of the mission. Sabbath May 2nd. Had a very full congregation of chiefs and people whom Mr. Ellis addressed in the morning & afternoon from Hosea X.G [chapter} 12. "Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord! till he come and rain righteousness upon you.)) Mr. Stewart preached in English to a respectable number of foreigners composed principally of the Captains! Mates & crews of the ships now in port! from Mark XVL- 15. Subject) the principles upon • which missionaries act in going forth to the heathen, the obligatory nature [of] [torn] the command of Christ addressed to his disciples ju[st] [torn] before his assension ; & the perishing state of the heathen requiring melioration by the diffusion of evangelical light and the blessings of the Gosp which bringeth 30 �LEVI VOLUME 3 salvation. In the afternoon Mr. S. attended by one of the native teachers went to Waititi to conduct religious • worship.Monday May 3rd. Monthly concert. At the particular request of some of the teachers the Br. attended a meeting of the chiefs, teachers & scholars in a large house at Pakaka. After the chiefs h~d conversed a short time Mr. Ellis at their request addressed the meeting and continued the conversation by enquiring of the teachers and others what they recollected of the sermons which they had heard on the Sabbath. Some were able to repeat part of the text. Mr. Ellis then asked them what they understood by certain parts of the text. These inquiries led to answers & further conversation calculated to interest the audience & greatly to promote their improvement. All present appeared much gratified. The meeting was closed by singing a hymn and prayer.Wednesday May 5th. Had an opportunity of distributing 2 Portugese Testaments this day, to two seamen who had shipped at the Western Islands one on board the Mercury & the other on board the Atlantic two Nantucket whaling ships. The British & Foreign Bible Society have conferred a favor up [on] this mission by presenting to it through the A.B.C.F.M. 2 boxes of Bibles & Testaments. The French Bibles • & Testaments & the Spanish & Portugese testaments we value highly as they will enable us to supply destitute seamen of those nations that may chance to call at the islands.Thursday May 6th. As it has been thought desirable that the native teachers should become more thoroughly acquainted with the first rudiments of their own language, and with the books they employ in the instruction of others, they assembled this afternoon agreeably to a previous arrangement in the meeting house, and Mr. Stewart & Mr. Loomis gave attention to them. It is the design of the Brethren to have them meet twice a week for instruction in reading & writing. The Dauphin sailed today. Saturday May 8th. The cow which we had the difficulty some time since having eloped with her calf, as many of the family as we could muster went this afternoon in search of her. After searching an hour or two we found her, and without much difficulty were enabled to get her up to the yard with her calf. Sunday 9th. The Lascar sailed this morning for Hawaii but we did not know her destination till we saw • her shape her course to windward.Mr. Ellis preached in the morning from Judges X. 23. "And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the Lord shall rule over you.": in the afternoon from the words of 31 �LEVI VOLUME 3 Christ "He that hath ears to hear let him hear." Mr. Stewart preached in English from CXIX Ps. 163 [H] [tom] Great peace have they that love th[e]y • law."- in the afternoon he rode to Waititi to attend a native meeting in company with Taome a native teacher. Monday 10th. A small brig arrived from the coast bound to Calcutta. Mr. & Mrs. Stewart accompanied by some others of the family visited the salt lake:- on our return at Moanarua we fell in with Karaimoku who was going with a company to the lake for salt. He treated us very ki ly and had us fUlnished with as ny cocoanuts as we wished to eat. Tuesday May 11 th. A little schooner from Waiakea by the way of Lahaina arrived in the harbor this morning- recd. letters by her from Mr. Richards at Lahaina also from Dr. Blatchely, Mr. Ruggles and Mr. Goodrich. The Dr. applied for a passage but could not be accommodated unless he would consent to remain with his wife on deck during the whole of the passage- and this he thought the health of his wife would not justify him in submitting to.- He proposes taking a tour by the way of Hamakua by land to Kairua & Kaavaroa in company with Mr. Ruggles,- & after accomplishing it to return to Waiakea again and there wait patiently an opportunity of getting home.- Mr. Ruggles states that Waiakea is a place possessing • fewer advantages for procuring supplies than any place on the islands with which he is acquainted. The have expended most of their supplies and write for more articles of trade. Wednesday 12th. This day being the anniversary of the formation of the London Miss. So. and of the meetings of most of the Benevolent Societies in Engla the day was noticed by a religious service in forenoon in the native language. Sermon by Mr. Ellis from Luke III. 4,5,6 ['1The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straig , ["] &c. Besides the meeting in the forenoon the usual Wednesday meeting was observed in the afternoon. The Schooner Washington arrived from Tauwai and brought letters from Mr. Whitney. The notice is communicated that the Barge was driven ashore on the fifth of April, at Hanarei on the windward side of the island and completely wrecked.The loss to government is thought to be considerable not only of the vessel, but of specie on board. of which, it is said, there was considerable. There were also in her a ew articles belonging to the mission. • Thursday May 13 1824. Have leaned to day that there was no money on board the Barge when she went ashore, the money having been removed before she left Lahaina, some time previous. Mrs. Ellis having been at the mission house ever since the day before yesterday was present with the 32 �LEVI VOLUME 3 family at the stated weekly prayer meeting this evening. We were gratified with her presence as an indication of improving health. • Saturday 15th. Put on board the Sch. Washington, which sailed this afternoon for Tauwai, a barrel of flour, & other supplies for that station- wrote also two short letters to Mr. Bingham & Mr. Whitney. Sabbath. Mr. Ellis preached to the people in the morning from John XX- 28:29- and in the afternoon from Matt. IX 12. "But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them the whole need not a physician but they that are sick." Mr. Stewart conducted the English services sermon from 1 Cor. IC 23. We preach Christ crucified unto the Jews a stumbling~block, & unto the Greeks foolishness. Karaimoku & several of his attendants called over to the mission house at the close of the afternoon service and took tea with the famaily he tarried part of the evening especially to hear the family sing. They sung a number of tunes by his request with which he appeared much delighted- He was so much gratified that he proposes coming up tomorrow to commence learning. Monday May 17th. Engaged to day in putting up supplies for Kairua, as Capt. Ebbetts in the Enterprize purposes sailing tomorrow to the windward and kindly offers to take any supplies we may wish to send • Lahaina or Kairua. I very gladly embrace the opportunity as the breathren at Kairua must by this time stand very much in need of some of the supplies recently forwarded from America. Tuesday 18th. Mr. & Mrs. Loomis & their two children with Mrs. Ellis & her little son took passage in the Enterprize which sailed this afternoon in or r to make a short excursion to the windward islands- Maui & Hawaii. It is hoped that the health of Mrs. E. will be benefited by a short voyage & a change of scene & circumstance.- Mr. E. being engaged in finishing his house, and the people during the absence of Mr. B. needing very much his efficient labors as a teacher & preacher, he thought it best not to suspend his labors & avocations at the mom. [moment] to accompany his wife, particularly as Mr. & Mrs. L will accompany her & render her every attention during her absence. Mr. Stewart though desirous to return with his famaily to his own station nevertheless kindly consents to remain here and perform missionary labor till the return of Mr. Bingham or Mr. Loomis. Wednesday 19th. The native service was attended as usual this afternoon and uncommon attention w paid to the discourse of Mr. Ellis which was pronounced from the text Enter ye in at the straight gatej for wide is the gate,and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, & many there be which go in there at:{?} because strait is the gate and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, & few there be that find it."_ 33 �LEVI VOLUME 3 Mr. S. attended by one of the teachers went to Waititi to conduct public worship there. • Thursday [May] 20th 1824. Many of the natives being desirous to learn to sing, Mr. S. [Stewart] met them by appointment in the meeting house where he attempted to direct [and] train their rough voices to raise & fall the eight notes. They succeeded beyond our expectations in imitating the sounds and gave us much encouragement to hope that they may be tought to afford much assistance in this part of church worship. Among the learners present were Karaimo & Kaahumanu. Friday 21st. The Lascar arrived from the windward this morning and brought letter from the Brethren at Kairua. A few moments previous to the reception of these letters I had received one from Mr. Richards stating that it had been reported at Lahaina that Messrs. Thurston & Bishop had been robbed of all their goods, expect the clothes they had on and that they were in a very destitute & suffering condition. I was very happy on opening the letters from the Br. to find no such account of losses, though they state their expenses to be large and their articles of trade diminished. They indeed speak of having had some articles stolen from them, principally sheets & apparel- in value about SO dollars.- They think they shall find it necessary to remove from their present habitations in the course of a year as the houses they now dwell in • belong to the King & as these or the ground they stand on will be wanted by and by for the King. They propose the subj ect of building premanent houses on a piece of ground which has been pointed out to them by the Governor and who offers to build two good lau hab houses for them at $100 each and will take part in goods and the residue in cash. Saturday May 22nd. Mr. Stewart attended the funeral of a black man who died suddenly yesterday after bathing. Sabbath 23rd. A company of men who seemed to have forgotten that this w the Sabbath had met in the vicinity of the mission house to cut up coral rock for the finishing of Karaimoku's house. As soon as they were discovered at work one of the family went out to them, and told them that it was the Sabbath, and that it was wrong to be employed in such a way- They instantly dropped their work, and, at the ringing of the bell, went to the meeting house and attended divine worship. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning & afternoon from Lev. XVI. 21,22. And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the living goat, & confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel and all their transgressions in all • their sins putting them on the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness: and the goat shall bear upon him alL their iniquities unto a land not inhabited: &c. After explaining the text Mr. E. told the people the design of that ancient ceremony, its import to e 34 �LEVI VOLUME 3 children of Israel and its typical reference to Jesus Christ on whom was laid the iniquity of us all- who bore the sins of his people in his OVID body on the tree, and gave his life a ransom for many.• Mr. S. conducted the English services. Sermon from Mat. V. 6. Blessed are they which do hunger & thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled. Mr. S. attended by two of the teachers went to Waititi in the afternoon to conduct religious worship. Wednesday Mar 26th 1824. This morn ng, a small schooner, commanded by John Ii, on board which I put yesterday a box 0 various articles of trade and a tin case of cheese for the station at Kairua, got under way and went out. Taumuarii having been sick about a fortnight and for a few days past considered dangerously so Mr. Ellis was sent for this morning to go dO'wn & witness the closing scene of his life as he was pronounced to be dying. Mr. E. Mr. S. & myself went to the house in this village where he was confined and found him fast journeying to the land of spirits. He was laying on a narrow settee-' his head a little raised and his body extended & covered with a loose garment carelessly thrown over it. His respiration was somewhat difficult, though he did not appear to be in much distress. He was apparently insensible and had been speechless ever since nine o'clock the evening before when Mr. E. had been with him & early in the evening had gained a .' few words from him of a nature that indicated his mind to be in a tranquil state. His laborious breathing continued till a quarter before nine when in the act of coughing his respiration suddenly ceased and his immortal part took its departure from its long occupied clay tenement.The wailing had commenced in some degree before we arrived at the village, but as soon as the tidings was communicated at the fort and to the vessel in port there was a discharge of cannon & the colors were suspended at half mast.- The determination of the chiefs is to convey his body to Lahaina for interment. In the evening I attended Mr. Ellis to the village to make inquiries respecting the time when the removal would take place and also to obtain an expression from Kaahumanu of her wish relative to Mr. E.'s accompanying the mourning party to Lahaina as a hint had been suggested of the desirableness of it. Kaahumanu appeared to be in a frame of mind suited to the solemn event which had taken place. And very decidedly signified her wish that Mr. Ellis should attend them, that when they arrived at Lahaina they might have prayers and a sermon at the interment of the body.- • Although Mr. E. felt that he people here and the workmen who were employed in finishing his house had a claim upon his attention yet he regarded tb. e opportunity so favorable for doing good that he concluded not to let it pass unimproved. A little vessel arrived from Lahaina with some of the chiefs on 35 �LEVI VOLUME 3 board from that place by which reed. letters from Mr. R. & Mr. L. The Enterprize arrived on Saturdayand was expected to remain at Lahaina more than a week,'. Thursday May 27th. Assisted Mr. E. in making preparations for his departure for Lahaina.- Removed most of his effects out of the grass house & placed them for better security in the cellar of his new houseIt is expected the vessels will sail tomorrow for Lahaina.Have learned that Taumuarii committed the disposal of all his property to Kaahumanu but that for some reason she declined receiving it and had given it up to Karaimoku who undertook the management of his concerns. Friday 28th. A small schooner arrived very early this morning from Tauwai having on board Wahinenui the governess and others. Immediately after brakefast all the family went to the village to witness the embarkation. It was some time before the chiefs were ready to attend the religious service as some de y was occasioned by the arrival of Taumuarii's friends from Tauwai. When all things were ready the coffin was placed a bier in front of Kaahumanu's new house and the mourners & chiefs took seats on each side. Mr. E. stood on the step of the door & after a hymn engaged in prayer and then addressed the multitude assembled. from Num. XXIII 13. • [H]Let me die the death of the righteous & let my last end be like his.["] This exercise was followed by singing the hymn the Dying Christian translated into Hawaii and the service was then concluded by prayer. The coffin was immediately conveyed to a boat which was in readiness to receive it & taken on board a small schooner laying a few yards from shore. Kaahumanu & Keariiahonui accompanied the corpse & the residue of the people who were going in the vessel together with Mr. Ellis sent off in other boats- As soon as they had deposited the coffin in the cabin & made the necessary arrangements for getting under way which occupied the time till 12 o'ck the vessel set saiL During the afternoon it was followed by the Tamahaorelani with a great number of the chiefs attend ts on board the Pilot boat which arrived early in the morning from Tauwai and another small schooner deeply laden with people. Saturday May 29th. Mr. S. having gone a distance from the house for the sake of retirement to study an English sermon which he designed to preach on the morrow, while walking backward & forward near the scite of an old heiau, attracted the notice of some of the more ignorant and superstitious of the natives w • supposed him engaged in the pule ana ana, one or two females who saw him ventured to call out to him & remonstrate against what they supposed a mischievous act, by saying to him that to do as he was doing was very bad, that he had prayed Taumuarii to death, and now he was praying for the death of Karaimoku, and 36 �LEVI VOLUME 3 that by and by all the chiefs of Oahu would die. One of them went to where a company of men werE~ at work & told them to go and kill that haore. for he was praying the bad prayer. • Sabbath May 30th. The native service was very fully attended in the morning- Taome one of the most promising native teachers offered one of the prayers and Robert Haia (Wyhee) in an appropriate manner made an address to the people.A native was present at the afternoon service who had been drinking to excess and as he was somewhat troublesome Robert spoke to him about the impropriety of his conduct at which at appears he took offence.- Went myself to Waititi in the afternoon with two of the teachers and assisted in conducting native service there. Mr. S. preached in English to a small but attentive congregation a very interesting and solemn sermon from 2 Cor. V. 10. "For we must all stand before the judgement seat of Christ."Just after dark while the family were setting at the long table inging a few tlmes of sacred music we were surprised by the ringing of the meeting house bell- On hastening to the door to learn the cause we beheld the South end of the chapel in flames. We knew that all effort to save the house wd. be in vain our concern was therefore to save the furniture. We ran to the spot and by the aid of Mr. Jackson, Mr. Hunnewell & • others ho were prompt to afford assistance we removed the pulpit all the benches doors & windows.- The house had gone much to decay but we were sorry it should have been destroyed in the manner it was as the fire must have been communicated intentionally and we strongly suspect it was an act of the drunken man who disturbed the congregation this afternoon, and we have the more reason for supposing it as he threatened to do it. The native teachers afforde prompt assistance in removing the furniture & the stick of the fence to a place of safety. They expressed their grief for the loss of the house and seemed to feel indignant at the base act of the vile perpetrator. Monday May 31st. Opiia called early at the mission house- She expressed her sorrow for the destruction of the meeting house and intimated her fears tha the Lord was angry with the people of this land for the darkness of their minds- She said the burning of the house was a very base act, and the perpetrator must be a very bad man as well as a very ignorant one. • The Schr. Washington arrived this afternoon from Tauwai. The wind being unusually fresh she did not come in, but cast anchor at the mouth of the harbor.- Hope to receive some notice by this conveyance from Mr. Bingham. 37 �LEVI VOLUME 3 Tuesday June 1st. Karaimoku gave orders today to a company of the people to go into the mountains to cut timber for a new house of worship. • Wednesday 2nd. The Gen. Gates Capt. Riggs arrived this morning from uwai. Geo. Taumuarii came up in her & brought letters from Messrs. Bingham & Whitney. Vessels also arrived from Lahaina one of which brought Mr. Ellis who states that the vesse having the remains of Taumuarii on board arrived at Lahaina on Saturday evening and that the funeral took place next day- Mr. Ellis informs that the Enterprize was to have sailed from Lahaina for Kairua last evening. She is not expected to return in less than one month. The lecture was ttended in a school house in the village- at which place it is expected the meetings will be holden till a new house is erected.A small schooner sailed this afternoon for Lahaina on board which we learn Geo. Taumuarii took passage- She sailed rather unexpectedly so we did not send the letters to Mr. Richards which we had written- we regret it as he will be likely to receive from the natives erroneous impressions respecting the burning of the meeting house. Sabbath 6th. The school house where the meeting was held on Wed. not being sufficiently large to accommodate all who might be expected to attend service to day the meeting for the natives was held in a • large & convenient house previously occupied by Opiia. The congregation was respectable a.s to numbers, & the attention given to the word as addressed to them by Mr. Ellis from Zech. Jrd. 2 "Is not this a brand plucked from the fire" was pleasing & encouraging. In the afternoon in the same place Mr. E. addressed a 0 less attentive auditory from Jer. VIII 22. n Is there no balm in Gilead, is there no physician there?["] It is hoped there are some who feel their need of a spiritual physician and of the application to their souls of the blood of Jesus Christ to heal & cleanse them. At 11 A.M. a number of foreign residents for want of a better place of worship met at the mission house to whom Mr. S. though somewhat indisposed made an address from Rev. III. 20- Mr. S. walked to Waititi in the afternoon to attend native service there. Monday June 7th. Mon. Con. The erection of a new house of worship was commenced this morning a shot distance from the scite of the old one. The design of building one was altogether at the instance of the chiefs, particularly Karaimoku & Opiia. Much of the timber of which the house is to be built belonged to • Opiia & had bee collected for a house for herself- her giving it up for the purpose to which it is now devoted speaks louder than mere words can do her attachment to the cause. The promptness also with which it is entered upon evinces that a very pleasing change has taken place in the minds of the chiefs in 38 �LEVI VOLUME 3 favor of the objects of the mission- The burning of the house has probably excited more feeling at the present time than the burning of the missionary es blishment- and the greatest distress of the missionaries • would have done three years ago. The house is to be constructed a little differently from the old one- The pulpit will be at the end next the road with a small window directly behind it to admit the light and a door on each side, one for the entrance of the family and the other for the accommodation of the chiefs & people. The former pulpit window will occupy the other end- and the large door will be placed in the middle of the building on the side towards the village.At the meeting for prayer in the afternoon Mr. Ellis addressed the people from Ps. LXXII 15. ["] ayer shall be made for him continually, and daily shall he be praised.["]Tuesday June 8th. Opiia called at the mission house early this morning to request Mr. Stewart to accompany her to Waititi to attend the funeral of a woman who died there on the Sabbath.- She joined the fami in their morning devotions and after breakfast Mr. S. on horseback set out in her train she having justpreceeded him in a waggon. • Wednesday June 9th. By the Parthian which sailed this afternoon for Maui I shipped various supplies for the station at Lahaina. Wrote also to Mr. Richards and sent an imperfect account of the state of the Depository. Karaimoku also took passage in the Parthian, but is not expected to make a long tarry at the windward. Mr. Stewart and his family made an excursion to Waititi this afternoon. As the native teachers who usually attend there were prevented going till very late in the afternoon Mr. S. was obliged to conduct service alone which he did by singing two hymns in the native language making prayer in English and speaking a few words of exhortation to them in their own tongue.The detention of the teachers was owing to the following circumstance. A large company of the villagers having collected on an inclined plain a short distance back of the settlement, playing at uln maita, a mischievous person had mounted a horse belonging to Opiia and was using him rash1y- being perceived a lad was dispatched after the horse, but was abused by the fellow who had been riding the horse: on his return one of the teachers was sent to inquire the cause but he received opprobrious language & the epithet kanaka palapala, offered as an insult to him on account of his giving attention to the instruction of the '. missionaries- The teacher however did his duty and had the fellow brought to an account.Friday June 11th. In connection with visiting some of the Schs. this afternoon, which are fewer in number than they were three months ago, owing to the departure of Kaahumanu to the windward in whose 39 �LEVI VOLUME 3 train many of the teachers and scholars have been drawn away, Mr. Stewart called upon a foreigner resident whom he had visited to confer medical aid several times before and who had been suffering very severely • under the effect of a morbid swelling on his th h. He found the man.in very great pain and in uncomfortable and suffering circumstances, neglected and dispirited. Though it is always distressing to see a fellow creature suffer, yet there is something in the circumstances which most instances induce the sufferings of foreigners of a certain class who reside here, that the feeling of sympathy even in a benevolent mind is in a considerable degree blunted. Sabbath June 13th. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning from Heb. X. 39- ((We are not of them that draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the souL": in the afternoon from Prov. XXI. 21 ((He that followeth after righteousness & mercy findeth life righteousness & honor."English service conducted by Mr. Stewart at the mission house. Mr. S. made his first essay to preach in the native language at Waititi this afternoon. Capt. Bunker of the Tarquin called upon the family and brought letters from Mr. Richards at Lahalna.- Learn that the Parthian anived at Lahaina on Friday. Mr. R. had heard from Kairua & recd. the intelligence that Dr. Blatchely & Mr. Ruggles had been there from I-lido and that Mr. Thurston had • accompanied them back. There was a general meeting of the chiefs at Lahaina to settle the estate of Taumuari & appoint a governor for Tauwai. Monday June 14th. A small schooner sailed this morning for Lahaina by wh h I sent a letter to Messrs. Thursto & Bishop,- one which had been prepared to be sent by the Prince Regent but which failed of being sent through the forgetfulness of a native who had the charge of it.A large party of natives came to work on the meeting house.- deliver to them the doors windows & pulpit.Had Cap. Bunker, Mr. Hunnewell & Mr. Elwell at tea.- The two form spent the evening & joined in evening worship.Tuesday 15th. Mrs. & Mr. Stewart & Betsey made an excursion to the mountains- they went up through the valley of the lime trees & ascended the mountain behind the fort. Wednesday 16th. Gov. Adams arrived today in his schooner from Lahaina in company with several • other vessels, one of which brought Karaimoku. Another of the vessels was a hermophrodite brig which Adams took possession of upon suspicion of her being a piratical vessel or one which had been cut out of some port on the Maine. The Parthian anived about the same time.- Recd. a letter from Mr. Bishop 40 �LEVI VOLUME 3 . which states the substance of the information which was reed. by the way of Lahaina on the Sabbath. Thursday 17th. Gov. Adams called early at the Mission house stopped till after. prayers but as he had • been to brakefast he did not partake with us. I was much pleased with the behavior and attention of my class of writing this afternoon. Most of those who have called at the house on the stated days for instruction appear to have an ambition to gain a knowledge of writing. Their proficiency has been commendable- They appear also to have made an improvement in their behavior. Friday June 18th 1824. A small schooner arrived this morning from Lahaina with a message for the chiefs to repair thither immediately in consequence of an illness of Kaahumanu, eared to be dangerous with which she had been suddenly attacked.Three small vessels filled with people on board which Karaimoku, Kuakini, Opiia & the chiefs from Tauwai had embarked, set sail about 1/2 past 2 o'ck P.M. The wind was brisk and the vessels proceeded under full sail, but two of them soon turned back as one of them, the hermophrodite brig taken possession of by Gov. Adams, by carrying away her top mast, and was rendered unfit to proceed. The chiefs except the Gov. who stopped to repair this vessel reembarked on board the other vessel and got u er weigh a second • time.Taome & another teacher set out this morning with a quantity of sp. books for Wairua on the west part of this island in order to organize a school there- They returned however as a messenger was sent after them as soon as the news of illness of Kaahumanu was received.Reed. letters from Kairua. Things were in a prosperous state there- The Governor was spoken of as having been more friendly since the affair of the tabu. Saturday 19. The disabled vessel having been rendered fit for sea proceeded this afternoon for Maui.Sabbath June 20th 1824. The services were conducted as usual in the house of Opiia the new house of worship not being quite finished.- Though the principal chiefs are absent from the island yet the house was nearly fulL Mr. Ellis preached in the morning from Luke XII. 32- "Fear not little flock for it is your father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." and in the afternoon from Ps. LXVIII 19. "Blessed be the Lord who daily loadeth us with nefits, even the God of our salvation."- • As we were going to meeting in the afternoon we saw several persons digging a grave and learned it was for a Marquesan who had recently died. Af r service Mr. Ellis went to look out the house where he had lived, in order to make inquiries respecting this person & to gain the particulars of his death.- He felt 41 �LEVI VOLUME 3 more than an ordinary interest in the case from the fact of his having recently had several natives of the Marquesas islands under his instruction & from h supposing the deceased to have been one of his • scholars.- Upon finding the house he learned that the body had just been intered by some h was told that the person died last night and by others that he was not breathless till is morning.- Mr. E. reproved them for burying him so soon & told them he possibly might not have been dead. They asserted that he certainly was dead. Mr. Stewart preached to a room full of foreigners from the words, ((By the terrors of the Lord we persuade men." In the afternoon he went to Waititi to conduct native service there.Tuesday June 22nd 1824. The Sultan Capt. Clarke arrived this morning having been since she left this port a the N.W. Coast and the Coast of S. America, from which last place she proceeded directly to these islands. Capt. Clarke on his way hither came to off the east end of Hawaii & endeavored to get into l--1ido bay with a special esign to obtain medical aid of Dr. Blatchely for a man very sick on board who had been indisposed a number of months. The wind would not admit of his getting the ship in and the health of the Dr. ould not allow of his going off to the ship so he was obliged to abandon his design of entering & shape his course for this port. • The sick man was Oliver Prescott jr. of Newburyport Ms. the first officer of the brig Frederic which has recently been ld on the Coast of S. America.- He died before the arrival of the ship and was brought ashore this afternoon & interred near the Mission chapeL The Brethren of the Mission attended the funeral at the house belonging to the concern of Messrs. Wildes & Marshall where a prayer was offered by Mr. Stewart and the procession formed, composed of the Capt. officers & seamen of the several vessels in port and the male members of the mission present at this station. Wednesday 23rd. This morning a low sail made its appearance off Diamond hill, it proved to be the hermophrodite Brig which sailed Saturday afternoon for Maui with Gov. Adams on board. She had experienced very strong winds and carried away her topmast again, and after having been blown almost out of sight of the islands was obliged to put back without being able to reach the port of destination. Thursday 24. A sma schooner arrived from Lahaina with tidings that Kaahumanu was better & that all things were going on well there. • Mr. Ellis received a friendly letter from Karaimoku giving directions about the meeting house and requesting Mr. Ellis to call upon Hinau the Govr. and with him to see to the finishing of the house, and the building of a large strong fence around it.42 �LEVI VOLUME 3 Saturday June 26th. DId. a package of letters for Messrs. Goodrich & Ruggles to a blacksmith by the name ofJacob belonging to Waiakea, who sailed this afternoon in a small schooner for Lahaina, whence he • intends taking a passage to Towaihae or Kairua, & thence travelling overland to Waiakea.By invitation of myself Gov. Adams attended by Hinau the Gov. of this island took dinner with the family today. My. Ellis improved the opportunity to converse with him respecting the houses of the brethren at Kairua which have been stated by them to be old & leaky and in consequence of which they feel the necessity of having new ones erected.- In a letter from the brethren recd. before the arrival of the Gov. notice was communicated that the the situation now occupied by them could not long be retained as the houses belonged to the king and the spot on wh. they stood was a favorite one with him designed as a scite for new buildings to be erected for him against his return from Europe. They also stated that the gov. had pointed out a spot to them where they might build, and had offered for a certain compensation to erect houses for them.- The Gov. merely stated that the houses were not perfectly tight but said it was his intention to build them new ones. Soon after giving us his friendly aroha he set sail in a small schooner for Lahaina.The Gov. we are informed has given up the brig which he lately took possession of to the Capt. & crew • requiring them to pay charges & quit the harbo Sabbath June 27th 1824. My. Ellis preached twice as usual to the natives, in the morning to an interesting congregation from Isa. LIX 1,2, and in the afternoon from Heb. X. 38. "Now the just shall live by faith but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him." My. Stewart being requested to visit a sick child, in going to the house on our return from the morning service we approached near a building on which a company of people were at work. My. Ellis advanced to them and entered into co ersation with them upon the impropriety of working on the Sabbath, and said it would be proper for them to desist. They said they came from a distance and wanted to finish their work so as to return to their homes before night- that they had no place to stop at till the morrow and did not want to go away & to come again on another day. They did not know they said that it was the Sabbath till they came here and they had no chief with them and no chief here had required them to stop, & having partly finished their work they thought it would be no harm to go on & complete it. My. E. told them that what they had done • had been done i orantIy but that it would be very wicked for them after what he had said to resume their work. They said why then did you tell us. He replyed because I love your souls and desire your best good, and wish you to observe the Sabbath and the commandments of God that you may be saved. They said that 43 �LEVI VOLUME 3 is right, we will not work any more today. They then descended from the building & gathered up the materials with which they had been at work. • Mr. Stewart conducted English service at the mission house and in the afternoon went to Waititi to assist a native teacher in conducting native service_.Monday June 28th. This morning we were disturbed by loud wailings at the house of our neighbor Jas. Kahuhu on account of his wife's being thought at the point of death- Several of the family immediately went over, but they did not find her so near her end as her friends thought her to be- they recommended the wailing to cease, and, as the air of the house was confined, they advised that the doors & windows should be set open for a free circulation of air. The wailing was repeated several times during the day but it was the effect of a mistake similar to that which took place in the morning.- James has conducted very properly in reference to his wife's illness- While her friends & relations have been desirous that one of their old idolatrous ceremonies should be performed upon administering medicine to her, he has uniformly opposed and prevented it. Tuesday 29th. The Enterprize and a small schooner with Karaimoku on board arrived from Lahaina this • evening- As we expected Mr. & Mrs. Loomis & Mrs. Ellis in the Enterprize Mr Ellis went off to the vessel, as it had only come to anchor in the roads, and it was too late for the passengers to come ashore tonight.He found them all on board & quite comfortable- after a short tarry he returned, Wednesday 30th. Early this morning our friends came on shore and received a hearty welcome at the mission house with whom we joined in offering a tribute of thanksgiving to our gracious preserver & kind benefactor f his watchful providence exercised over them and over us during thei absence and for his favor towards Mrs. Ellis in granting her improved health.Other vessels arrived today from Lahaina with the Tauwai chiefs & Opiia. Thursday July 1st 1824. A small schooner sailed this forenoon for Lahaina on board which I shipped various articles to replace a quantity which Mr. Richards had fo arded from Lahaina to Waiakea for the use of the brethren there. By Mr. Hunnewell in the Waterwitch which arrived this morning from the windward letters were received from Mr. Thurston & Dr. B. Mr. T.'s letter wa dated at Towaihae where he arrived on the 27th ult. on his way from Waiakea to Kairua. His visit at W. occupied the space of three weeks during • which time he preached frequently to the people; but he states that the prospects of usefulness there are not very encouraging:- the congregations that attended his preaching while he was there he states would number about one hundred. Koahou the most friendly & influential chief res ing there was absent during 44 �LEVI VOLUME 3 most of the time of his stay. He had built a small meeting house in which he and rus company usually attended religious worship- The br. have a small school of about 20 scholars. • Several members of the mission there have suffered much by siclmess. The Dr. was attacked with fever soon after his return from Kairua in company with Messrs. Thurston & Ruggles- had been reduced very low by it, but was recovering. Mrs. B. had also been sick but was convalescent. The infant son of Mr. Goodrich was at the point of death. About noon the wife of Jams Games] Kahuhu whose life had for several days been despaired of breathed her last surrounded by a wailing multitude of relations & friends who had assembled to perform their last act of affection by pressing their faces to hers & watching by her dying mat till the spirit should take its everlasting flight.Saturday July 3rd. The wife ofJames Kahuhu was interred this afternoon within the bounds of the fort on Punchbowl hilL Mr. Ellis conducted the services at the house and after the proces on had reached the grave Mr. Stewart made a prayer in the native language. There was not the least appearance of dirt near the grave: it had been prepared in a small neat thatched house and lined with mats. The whole surface of the building was likewise covered with mats.- • Sabbath July 4th. A full congregation & good attention- Mr. Ellis preached in the forenoon from Rev. XXI 4th.- The subject was suggested by the death of Kahuhu's wife and Mr. Ellis improved it as an occasion to urge upon the attention of all the things which concern their souls. In the afternoon he preached from Jonah L 6. "What meanest thou, 0 sleeper? Arise & call upon thy God." Mr. S. addressed the foreigners who assembled at the house from 2 Cor. XIII 5- "Know ye not your own selves how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates."- In the afternoon he went to Waititi with two of the teachers. In the evening at the invitation of Mr. Harwood a number of foreign residents attended at the mission house for exercise in singing- Mr. Crocker & Mr. Hun well aided with their flutes & Mr. Harwood with a bass vioLMonday July 5th. Monthly concert. The Independence of the U.S. was celebrated by a dinner at the house of Mr. Crocker to which the gent. of the mission family were invited- Toasts were dr k at the •• dinner, & a national salute fired in honor of the day.At 5 o'clock the natives were collected for a prayer meeting- Mr. Ellis addressed the assembly from Ps. LXXII. 8. "He shall have dominion from sea to sea & from the rivers to the end of he earth." In the 45 �LEVI VOLUME 3 evening Mr. Ellis accompanied by Mr. Loomis met the teachers at the village for religious conversation & instruction. At the same time the remaining members of the family held a rayer meeting at the mission • house. Tuesday 6th. Several vessels sailed for Tauwai having on board Tapule and the other chiefs of that island. Forwarded by Tapule letters for Mr. Bingham & Mr. Wh ney. Kahalaia having been appointed Governor of the island goes down to take the management of affairs there. As Karaimoku expects soon to visit that island he has sent word to Mr. Bingham to remain there till his arrival and wait till his return in order to me up with him. Mr. & Mrs. Ellis took possession of their new house this evening, Mrs. E. having been at the mission house ever since her retur from the windward. Most of the family accompanied her & Mr. Ellis over to their home and united with them in family worship for the fir time in their new habitation. May the health of Mrs. E. be restored to her that she may be a blessing to her family and to the heathen in this land of darkness.Wednesday 7th. After the usual Wednesday afternoon meeting held with the people Mr. Ellis called upon Taome one of the teachers who had been very ill for several days with a fever. • Thursday July 8th. Had at tea with the family this evening Mr. Bruce of the Enterprize & Mr. Small recently first mate of an English ship which a short time since stopped at Hawaii where he took his discharge.- We were gratified also with the presence of Mr. & Mrs. Ellis.- The visitors united with us in our customary meeting for social worship.Friday 9th. Karaimoku was so ill yesterday and has continued so much so to day that some solicitude is experienced on his account. Occupied all this day in assorting and arranging the articles of clothing reed. from America by the Dauphin and those which were on hand before. Though we feel grateful to our Am. friends for the liberal contribution in clothing which they have made to this mission, yet we cannot but regret that large garments had not been forwarded instead of small ones, as small ones are likely to be of less use to us than large ones:- Shirts & pantaloons for ,men are good articles to use in exchange with the natives for many things which the families need for general support.- Children's shoes, of which there is a considerable • number of pairs are of very little e except for the children of the missionaries; while of shoes r men & women there are but few, though they are very much needed for the members of the mission.Sabbath 11 th. There has been nothing of particular interest in the services of this day. The attendance 46 �LEVI VOLUME 3 considering the sickness & consequent absence of Karaimoku was such as to afford us gratifying evidence of an external regard on the part of many of the people to the hou[se] [torn] & worship of God. A .' circumstance occurred during [the] [torn] afternoon service which afforded the chiefs present an opportunity to express their feeling in reference to a trifling behavior in the house of God- Two females who sat near the door we noticed playing with each other and engrossing the attention of those around them- one of the native teachers arose and forced them out of the ouse.- At the close of the meeting the chiefs expressed their decided disapprobation of the conduct of the two women and said Why did they come into the house to play was there not room enough for them outside- Why did they not stop on the seashore. At the particular request of Karaimoku who is now considered out of danger Mr. Ellis conducted religious exercises at his house just before the commencement of the afternoon services.Mr. Stewart preached to the English congregation which assembled at the mission house from 1 Cor. I 18. The preaching of the Cross is to them that perish foolishness.- In the aften'loon he accompanied one of the teachers to Waititi.Monday July 12th. A small schooner sailed for Lahaina on board which Mr. Stew t desired to take • passage with his family, but as the vessel was deeply laden with provisions and a passage would thereby be rendered uncomfortable for the females, and as the same reasons exi ed for the longer tany of Mr. S. that there did for his visit to this place, it was concluded he had better not go by this conveyance.- It had been suggested as to the propriety of Mr. Loomis of mysel s going to the aid of Mr. Richards, but Mr. L did not think it duty for him to leave his concerns & suspend the work of the new house for an absence probably of two months, and as the copying of the journal of the tour of Hawaii was a work requiring my attention it was not thought proper for me to go; the vessel [therefor]e [torn] sailed without carry to Mr. Richards the aid which we [hoped] [ m} to afford him by the first conveyance. Wednesday July 14. Recommenced work upon the stone house which has been suspended about 2 months- Employed the two men who wrought before upon it and who have some knowledge of masons work to lay up the stone- Mr. Loomis who it is expected will occupy the building will take the oversight of the work. It is not expected that it will be finished immediately as much delay will be occasioned from the • want of shingles & timber. Thur ay July 15. The family having at the invitation of Mr. Ellis participated [in] his hospitality in a pleasing family entertainment at dinner & tea in the new house he has recently took possession of, at this 47 �LEVI VOLUME 3 request united with him in a social evening prayer meeting. Friday 16th. I accompanied Mr. Ellis to the village to attend the funeral of a native a man who had • been of some importance under Hinau the Oovr. The coffin had been conveyed to the house where we have been in the habit of conducting public worship.- Many of the principal chiefs were present. Mr. Ellis made an address on the occasion & concluded w h prayer.- The body was then conveyed to the burying ground near the mission establishment and Robert Haia conclu d the ceremonies of the occasion by a short prayer. At the polite invitation of Capt. Ebbets the ladies including Mrs. Ellis & most of the Brethn. of the mission family attended an entertainment at his establishment. Saturday 17. Karaimoku being desirous that the new house of worship should be dedicated tomorrow gave orders to his workmen to finish the seats and fix the windows & doors. This afternoon though feel[ing ill he came] [torn} up himself attended by Piia, Kekauruohe and a great concourse of people to look at the house and give directions about the spreading down of the mats. With the exception of Karaimoku the whole company, chiefs as well as common people went to a marsh in the neighborhood for rushes to scatter over the build g previous to laying the mats and each returned laden with a bundle. The inside of the house is 70 feet by 25; he pulpit is at the north end on each side of which is a door, • one for the entrance of the chiefs, the other for the mission family; the large door is on the west side and the pulpit window of the old house, in the end towards the sea; the building is surrounded by a strong stick fence 125 feet by 155, the enclosure to be planted, by the order of Karimoku {Karaimoku}, with the banana, sugar cane &c.- The fence is so constructed that the people are entirely excluded from the windows; & a small triangular fence, erected between the two doors in the end fronting the road, prevents the attendants of the chiefs from sitting down directly back of the pulpit, & disturbing the speaker by their noise as was frequently the case in the former house. Sabbath July 18th. At the usual hour for meeting the house was filled though not crowded and the exercises were commenced by performing the 7th hymn in the Hawaiian collection to the tune of Litttleton- Mr. Harwood with a bass viol & Mr. Crocker with a flute assisted the music- After prayer a hymn suitable to the occasion was sung to the tune of Denmark after which Mr. Ellis preached an appropriate sermon from Acts 17~ 24 {"}Ood that made the world and all things therein seeing he is Lord of • Heaven & earth dwelleth [not] [tom] in temples made with hands." The subject was introduced by the remark, that in every pa of the world, where the inhabitants, whether pagans or Christians, reverence superior beings, there places of worship are erected. 48 �LEVI VOLUME 3 The subject was prosecuted by exhibiting in the 1st place the error of idolaters in comparing God to anything visible, and rendering offerings to the images which their own hands had made; and supposing '. that an invisible and spiritual being possessed wants like their own, & needed offerings of food &c. II. The true God not visibly present in any part of the world. III. The presence of God in the Churches of s people a spiritual presence felt in the heart; but not seen by the eyes, 0 perceptible to the touch. IV. The existence or non~existence of places erected to the worship of the true God a proof of the moral & intellectual circumstances of a nation or people. V. The labor they formerly endured in building heiaus & worshipping false gods, burdensome unprofitable & vain. VI. The presence of the true God & the happiness of men the grand object of the religion of Jesus Christ;- and these important benefits the end proposed in the erection of this house for his worship. The English service was conducted in the new native house by Mr. Stewart from Prov. I.~ 1O. "If sinners entice thee consent thou not." About the same number of natives that attended worship in the morning were present in the afternoon. • Part of the audience was composed of people from Waititi, who, by the order of Karaimoku, had come down to attend worship for the first [time] in the house they had been instrumental in erecting. Mr.. Stewart appeared for the first time in the pulpit, as a herald of salvation to this people, to interpret unto them the messages of heaven which God in infinite mercy has purposed to make known unto all nations for the obedience of faith. He addressed them from Luke II: 10. ((Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Monday July 19th. The teachers & many of those who attend to the palapala were called out this morning to break up the ground within the enclosure of the meeting house and prepare it for cultivationThey labored very cheerfully, and had the work completed in a very few hours.Tuesday 20th. Karaimoku having with his attendants been up at the house now building for him, and proposing to lodge in it during the night, he asked Mr. Ellis if it would not be well to have prayers there. Mr. Ellis pleased at having an opportunity to direct their thoughts to the true God very cheerfully • consented & made known the fact to the Br. at the mission house & invited their attendance.- Happy we all were to see this highest chief in the nation so ready to have erected in his new dwelling an altar to that God whom his fathers neither knew nor acknowledged- May this house which has been consecrated by 49 �LEVI VOLUME 3 prayer never be profaned by the abominations which are so prevalent in this 1and- May its walls never • enclose any but those who to a profession of a belief in the one living & true God shall add the utmost endeavor of the heart to walk in his ways and yield obedienc to his holy precepts. The schooner Washington sailed for the North West Coast Capt. Stevens goes as commander & Mr. Elwe[ll as] [torn] supercargo.Wednesday 21. The Jupiter an American ship commanded by Capt. Leslie from the Spanish coast arrived this morning & anchored in the roads.The Water Witch having been purchased by two or three individuals at this place for the purpose of making a voyage to the coast of California got under way this afternoon and proceeded out to t harbor. By invitation of the family a party of from 12 to 13 foreigners, masters of the vessels in port, & traders resident here, attended at tea at the mission house, & s nt the evening apparently very agreeab1y- the evening was closed by singing & prayer. We have ourselves been frequently enter ined by the politeness of foreigners & we felt a happiness in seeing at our establishment and entertaining at our table in as decent a manner as our resources would admit a select number of those of our countrymen who have[l] been introduced [2] by providence to our acquaintance & society. • Friday 23. Accompanied Betsey Stockton to the pari. The Jupiter sailed this evening having committed to the care of the captain a package of letters & communications for our friends & patrons in America. Saturday 24. Fishing party to Moanarua composed of the chiefs & a great number of the common people from Honoruru.Sabbath 25th. Mr. Ellis preached to the people in the morning from Matt. XIV. 27.- "It is I, be not afraid", and in the afternoon from 2 Thess. II 11 th 12. "For this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: that they all might be damned who believe not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. Mr. Stewart conducted the English services & in the afternoon went to Waititi. Early this morning the Niu came to anchor in the roads and just after 10 A.M. Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely very unexpectedly & very much to our joy anived at the mission house ving been absent more than 6 • months at Waiakea. Though when they left this place did not expect to be absent but half that time. They embarked in a small schooner for Lahaina and thence took passage for this place in the Niu. The health of Mrs. B. is feeble and that of the Dr. not perfectly restored from the effects of the fever with which he was 50 �LEVI VOLUME 3 visited soon after his return from a journey across the island of Hawaii.Monday July 26th. Karaimoku sailed this afternoon in a small schooner for Tauwai. Forwarded letters by • him for Messrs. B. & W. and also a few supplies for the station. Tuesday 27th. Several of the teache called upon Mr. Ellis this morning to make inquiries respecting some of the truths which were the subject of his discourse on the Sabbath and to obtain more distinct ideas of several things which had been the topics of conversation last evening at the meeting for inquiry. Have moved my lodgings into the cellar and given up my room to Dr. B1atche1y who has taken possession of it. Thursday 29. Held our weekly prayer meeting at the house of Mr. Ellis by the particular request of [Mrs.] [torn] Ellis. [NOTE: The following paragraph "was inserted subsequently and crossed through, evidently by the ., lwnter, ' "] ongma as 1:Lar as t1l.e word"note, Saturday, July 31, 1834 [1824?] A sailor belonging to the Sultan called upon Dr. B this morning to have his shoulder set. The bone having been out seven weeks ,it was foreseen that the returning of it to its place would be attended with no small difficulty. The shoulder and breast of the patient, who was directed to sit • on the ground, were braced by bandages and these firmly secured to one of the posts of the house. Another bandage was put around the arm just above the elbow to which a cord was attached for the purpose of extending the dislocated limb. When everything was ready for the operation four men took hold of the cord and applied all their strength to it but twice without effect; the third time, however, they succeeded in drawing out the tendons of the arm so as to admit of the bone's being forced into its place as it was hope N ote- The bone was either not restored to its place or it afterward slipped out as the man came again on Monday, 9th Augt. and underwent another operation but with 1 tle success as at the first, though not without greater suffering. Sabbath Augt. 1. Mr. Ellis preached to the native congregation in the morning from Heb. VI. 7,8. "For the earth that drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it &c.' & in the afternoon from Acts XVI 30,31. Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ & thou shalt be saved & thyhouse.- • During the English service it was discovered that a company of natives to the number of 50 or 60 had collected in a cultivated enclosure about a quarter of a mile distant, for the purpose of preparing a plat for planting taro and were beating down the earth in the centre of the place which they had dug out with a 51 �LEVI VOLUME 3 great noise with the buts of the cocoanut branchs.- Mr. Ellis unwilling that they should thus violate the Sabbath left the meeting house & proceeded to the place where they were at work and very quickly • persuaded them to desist. In the afternoon Mr. S. attended a native teacher to Waititi and conducted religious worship there.Monday Augt. 2nd. Called upon Capt. Blanchard for the purpose of setting our acct. with him for the copper of the Ruby and at his invitation went on board his ship & dinned after dinner compared accounts, and found him in our debt about $40. An intere ing meeting at the village this evening with those who assembled to converse with Mr. Ellis respecting the sermons which he had preached during the week. None were willing to leave the house till all the texts had been introduced & conversed upon.- These meetings are admirably calculated to do good. It is very evident they have increased in interest since their establishment.Tuesday 3rd. Very little taken place today worth mentioning- the wri ng scholars not willing to loose the afternoon of yesterday which they were not able to improve in consequence of the mono con. for prayer; came up this afternoon to attend to their lessons. Wednesday 4th. Mr. Stewart attended a funeral at Waititi and was accompanied by Opiia and most of • the teachers. They returned in time to be present at the lecture at this place.There has been a revival of some of the schools that for various reasons have been suspended a month or two.- The resuscitation has taken place in consequence of some conversation which took place at the meeting on Monday evening. Saturday 7th. Dr. B. & Messrs. L. & C. attended by Mr. Harwood made an excursion up the mountains which begin to rise at a short distance back of the missionary establishme , with a view to find a passage for a cart and oxen to draw down fire wood for the station. We found no trees of any considerable size at a shorter distance than two or two and a half miles and the scent generally pretty steep though not so much so as to prevent an approach to them with a team. during the day two vessels arrived from Lahaina with tidings that Kaahumanu was sick- one of them immediately proceeded on for Tauwai to inform Karaimoku- on board the other several of the chiefs took passage in haste & departed for Lahaina.Sabbath Augt. 8th. When we arose this morning we discovered the new Brig Tamehameha commanded • by Capt. John Meek at anchor in the roads. She has made a orter passage than any vessel that has heretofore arrived at the islands from the U.S., having been only 112 days from New York to Hawaii. Mr. Ellis addressed the natives this moming from Ps. LXXXIV. 11. The Lord is a Sun & Shield &c.52 �LEVI VOLUME 3 Mr. Stewart preached in English from Mat. III 10. "Every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn • down & cast into the fire."- Having it in prospect to return to Lahaina in the course of the week he concluded his discourse in the form of a farewell sermon. In the afternoon Mr. Stewart went up the valley which extends from Waititi to the mountains & inhabited by a considerable number of farmers but who have never been favored with religious meet[ings and] conducted divine service among them. Messrs. L. & C. went to Waititi, where with the aid of a native teacher they conducted religious worship to an assembly of about 40 persons. Towards evening received packages of letters & pamphlets from the Brig and had our hearts rejoiced by welcome intelligence from our American friends, and of the prosperity of the cause of Zion in our native land. This aftemon the Brig Becket, fitted out early in the spring by Taumuarii for a voyage to the N.W. coast, arrived having had very poor suc ss. She stopped at Bido on her way back and the Cap. brought letters from the brethren and had the kindness to take on board & to bring quantity of lumber which Dr. B. had purchased of the natives while at Waiakea. Monday Augt. 9. The brethren attended by Mr. Ellis went on board the Tamehameha, which is a very • beautiful vessel, in some respects superior to the Barge, though not so ample in her accommodations. Learn that two packages addressed to Mr. C. probably containg. Heralds & Coms. from the Miss. Rooms are in a case belonging to Mr. Stewart, which cannot be conveniently got out at present. Tuesday Augt. 10th. About 3 P.M. a small schooner made her appearance at the levlard of the harbor as we supposed from Tauwai with Karaimoku, and as we hoped with Mr. Bingham. The vessel came to anchor at the mouth of the outer harbor and in about half an hour we were surprised & shocked with the sad intelli~ [hiatus in ms. Reference probably to insurrection on KauaL] by the order of Karaimoku with directions that he should be thrown over bound into the sea. Which orders were executed as soon as the vessel had got a sufficient distance from land. The intelligence communicated by those who came up in the sch. occasioned a very great excitement at this place both among the residents & the natives.- A letter having been forwarded from Karaimoku to Hinau the Govr. of this island with directions for half of his men immediately to proceed to Tauwai- • Hinau issued orders for forces to be in readiness against the morrow. Messrs. B. & W. & their families were welcomed at the mission house- and their baggage having been landed was during the eveng. dravvn up. 53 �LEVI VOLUME 3 During the night the Sch. got under way again & sailed for Lahaina. Wednesday Augt. 11. At an early hour notice was conveyed to Mr. Stewart that the new Brig .• Tamehameha, bound to Lahaina, on board which he had got all things in readiness to embark, would sail as soon as the wind should freshen.- After breakfast & family devotions- he & his wife with Betsey Stockton having been two months and a half at this place gave us the parting hand to return to their appropriate sphere of missionary labor. By this opportunity forwarded the letters recd. by the Brig from Am. for the Brethren & sisters at Kairua & Waiakea, thinking it probable that a conveyanc might be obtained for them from Lahaina sooner than from this place. The Deliverance & Becket sailed for Tauwai having on board both 4 or 5 hundred en. The native service this afternoon was very thinly attended. Sermon by Mr. Bingham. Thursday 12. Employed part of yesterday & most of to day in fitting up one of the grass houses in the yard for the accommodation of Mr. W & family. Had only three females to attend the writing school, nearly all the scholars having gone to Tauwai. Towards evening the Niu, being filled with men, set sail for Tauwai. Friday 13. Two small schooners arrived from Lahaina having on board Hoapiri & Kehikiri, also rces for • Tauwai. The news of the war excited a very lively interest at Lahaina. Keariiahonui seemed very deeply to lament the unhappy difficulty which had obliged Government to take up arms.- The health of Kaahumanu was very nearly restored.- She purposes to return very soon to this island.John Ii in the Prince Regent got under way this afternoon & proceeded for Tauwai. Saturday 14th. The brethren of the mission met together this morning to consult respectg. the expediency of building a fire place in the cook house, the aparatus of the stove being in such a condition as to render cooking in it inexpedient on account of the great quantity of fuel it consumes. A vote was passed empowering the agent to purchase a sufficient quantity of brick for a commodious cooking establishment, and to employ a suitable person to erect it.- It was also thought expedient to employ a person to do the cooking during the time that the families may remain in their present circumstances. The two small schooners which arrived from L yesterday sailed this afternoon for Tauai. • Sabbath Augt. 15. Besides the usual services at the meeting house- instruction was extended to the people inhabiting the valle back of the village, & to the people ofWaititi. Mr Whitney attended by myself in the morning proceeded about 2 miles up the valley, and addressed a small assemblage of people, a few of 54 �LEVI VOLUME 3 the inhabitants of a cluster of houses about 25 in number, who were induced to listen to the words of life.- On our way we passed in several places persons at work, we stopped and asked them if they did not know it • was the Sabbath- they in general seemed not to be aware that they were doing harm, and manifested a great degree of indifference upon the subject of our remarks. One whom we met bearing a heavy burden of taro replyed to our protestations against his wor ng on the Lord's day- that he must have food if it was the Sabbath.- Another at the house where we stopped to conduct religious worship in addition to calling us fools, bid us be gone.We met several persons with burdens on their shoulders and said a few words to them all, most of them assented to the propriety of our remarks. Mr. B. went in the afternoon to Waititi and addressed about forty persons mostly women who assembled in the school house from 2 Cor. V. 17. If any man be in Christ he is a new creature, old things are passed away, behold all things are become new.One woman upon Mr. B.'s asking in his sermon where is the individual that has g en up his dark & wicked heart (or old heart) replyed that her old heart had made its escape. The Deliverance arrived this afternoon from Tauai. Letters were received from Karaimoku by Hinau & • Mr. Ellis- He sent his aroha to the Br. of the mission family & to many of the foreigners mentioning their names.- In his letter to Hinau he mentioned that the commander of the fort at Tauai at the time of the attack had been found to be unfaithf. He also mentioned the names of several that are engaged in the rebellion for whom he expresses much pity.In the evening Mr. Ellis & Mr. Bingham attended by other members of the family went to the fort for the purpose of conducting religious worship- as the people stationed there of whom there is a considerable number had not been allowed to leave to attend meeting during the day. Tuesday Augt. 17. The Deliverance with a cargo of provisions sailed again for Tauwai. Wednesday Augt. 18th. Between the hours of 11 & 12 last night the Tamehameha arrived from Lahaina having on board Opiia, Kaikioeva & about 50 soldiers- This morning recd. the package of letters & publications which had been packed with articles for Mr. Stewart and which were not accessible when she was here before crossed out in ms.] on her first arrival from America. This afternoon she sailed for Tauai • with Kaikioev & the soldiers, together with Mr. Whitney Mr. Hunnewell & others.- Mr. Whitney himself & the brethren of this station thought it desirable that he should go down even if he shd. return immediately, as he would not only be able to give such directions to the men on his land as might seem 55 �LEVI VOLUME 3 expedient but would also have access to a large number of people in the fort whose spiritual benefit he might be able to promote. • About 60 persons among whom was Opiia & the family of I-Hau {Hinau?} attended the lecture this afternoon. Mr. Bingham preached to them from Prov. VIn 17. "I love them that love me and those who seek me early shall find me." Thursday 19th. Workmen employed in building a fire place & chimney in the cook house. Dr. Blatchely employed in making a ea for the medicines.Mr. Ellis having finished the VIr. Chap. of the journal came over to read it \vith Mr. Bingham and came in a few minutes after I had finished copying the VI Chap. I was thus prepared to sit and hear the next chap. read & criticized- which I felt it a privilege to do during the remainder of the afternoon.Friday Augt 20. As Mr. Ellis did not yesterday afternoon finish reading the last Chap of the journalMr. Bingham & myself went over this morning to his house and listened to the remainder of it, but it was till [not] after 3 P.M. that the reading of it was finished.Saturday 21. A small schooner arrived from Lahaina- She brot no letters from the Brethren. We learn verbally that all things are going on well there- The health of Kaahumanu was comfortable. She wrote a • very good letter to Hinau. The vessel is expected to return soon with provisions. Sabbath 22nd. Feeling desirous that the day should be improved to the best advantage in communicating religious instruction, I proposed to Robert to accompany me to Moanarua that we might collect the people of that place and conduct a religious service for their benefit.- It was somewhat rainy but hoping notwithstanding to find the weather not unpleasant we set out. On our way thither we saw a few people at work- We told them that it was the Sabbath and advised them to suspend their workThey seemed to assent that it was proper to abstain from labor but think it doubt ul however whether they left their work till it was finished.- On arriving at Moanarua we repaired to the house of the head man, but did not find him at home- we learned however that he was at work at a distance with his ople- A person whom we found at his house proposed to go & call him, in about 20 minutes he came; t seemed somewhat displeased and asked whether we had been sent by the queen or Hinau to conduct religious worship; About 20 persons only collected to whom Robert made a short address, after the singing of two • hymns & a prayer. On our way back we stopped at two different places to converse with the people in some houses we had to pass. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning and afternoon at the meeting house, to the na ve congregation.- At 56 �LEVI VOLUME 3 11 o'ck Mr. Bingham preached to the English congregation. • After dinner Mr. B. & Mr. Ellis went to the fort & conducted re gious worship there~ Afterwards Mr. B. went to Waititi and preached to the n ives who had been collected together there. About 4 P.M. the Tamehameha arrived from Tauwai by which information was received concerning the sta of the war. The rebellious part had collected their forces & fortified themselves on Geo. Taumuarii place at Wahiawa where he had planted a small brass field piece. araimoku had sent several messages to George assuring him that ifhe would surrender himself mercy would be shown him. Geo. replyed that he did not wish to hurt any of the windward party- he want to contend only with the Tauai people- many of them were his enemies & had threatened his life.- On Wednesday a party of 8 or 900 men under the command of Hoapiri & Kahalaia marched to Hanapepe and encamped there for the night. Towards evening a slight skirmish took place between some of the windward party & an advance guard of the insur ents stationed at Hanapepe in which a man who approached towards the advancing forces using very insulting and reproachful language was instantly ot down by Aneane the head of a party from Honoruru.Early the next moming the whole body moved and made an attack upon the people in the entrenchments and completely routed them without the loss of a man on the side of the assailants the • other party lost thirteen killed among whom was Tiaimakani. Kawelo & Nakeu, Tiaimoku & George made their escape singly & in different directions to the mountains.- There are about one thousand men in pursuit of them who have charge not to kill them but to bring them in alive as it is the design of Karaimoku to extend mercy to them. The last news from Geo. was that he had been so closely pursued as to [be] obliged to leave his horse flee on foot to hide among the bushes. In the evening I accompanied Mr. Ellis to the fort where he conducted a short service with Hinau & his -attendants.- Thence we went to Pakaka and Mr. Ellis conducted religious worship with Opiia and her family.During the evening a small schooner arrived from Tauwai on her way to Lahaina by which Mrs. W. received a letter from her husband. Mr. W. also wrote to Mr. Bingham corroborating the account given by the passengers in theTamehameha respecting the defeat & dispersion of the rebellious party.Monday Augt. 23.- As the sch. bound to Lahaina is expected to retum immediately Mr. Bingham has • concluded to go up in her. He will embark this aftemoon and I shall take advantage of the opportunity to forward a few supplies. Mr. B. having sailed n the aftemoon as it was expected Mr. Ellis waleno [lvlr. A.E Judd states that, as 57 �LEVI VOLUME 3 this was written before the Hawaiian. spelling was stabilized, this undoubtedly is the term now written weleno, meaning alone.] conducted the meeting for conversation with the natives.• Wednesday 25th. The congregation this afternoon amounted only to about 40 persons to whom Mr. Ellis preached from the words,- "If thou wou1dst enter into Ii keep the commandments. Saturday 28th. The small sch. which sailed on Monday for Lahaina returned from thence this morning. Mr. Bingham at the special request of Kaahumanu will tarry till after the Sabbath. He wrote to Mrs. B. stating the reasons viz. Kaahumanu proposes to have a day of fasting & prayer in which all as many as can be informed shall join with penitence & humility to supplicate the divine favor 0 the people at Tauwai, that the war may cease & the effusion of blood be stopped and that even Humehume may be saved form death- Mr. B. states further that she proposes to send forthwith to John Adams & Kapiolani to Piia & Karaimoku to join with her in observing Friday (27th) as a day of fasting & special prayer- hoping that the notice will reach them in season. Recd. by the same conveyance a letter from Messrs. Thurston & Bishop- Tidings of the war at Tauai had reached Hawaii and had excited in the minds of the chiefs & people the same spirit which the news first produced here. The chiefs had enquired of the brethren whether it was right to take up arms in this • case- They returned answer that war was not justifiable except in self [defense] or the security of property from spoilation. The people were unitedly of opinion that Tauwai belonged to the king and that it was their duty to secure it to him, against the userpation of another. A detachment of about 100 soldiers embarked and proceeded as far as Lahaina. But the news of the dispersion of the insurgents will probably alter their determination of proceeding on.-. Sabbath Augt. 29th. The absence of Mr. B. rendered it necessa for Mr. Ellis to conduct all the religious exercises of the day usually performed at thisp1ace.- He preached in the morning to a cong. of about 150 natives from Luke XVIII 14. "For everyone that exa1teth himself shall be abased; and he that humb1eth himself shall be exalted."; in the afternoon also to bout the same number, from Rom. VIII 9. "If any man have not the Spirit of Christ he is none ofhis.-e} The Eng. service was well attended and the sermon which was from 1 Cor. IX 24 "So run, that ye may obtain", listened to with apparent int est. In the afternoon I went with one of the teachers to Waititi where between 30 & 40 persons assembled • for worship. The teacher offered two prayers & made a short address. I read the hymns & sung twice.-. On my way back I passed some persons at work making poe [poi]- I asked them if they did not know that it was the Sabbath- A man who was most actively engaged replied in somewat of a contemptuous manner 58 �LEVI VOLUME 3 repeating the expression two or three times ('The Sabbath of God". Several young persons who were in a house contiguous came out and said they observed the Sabbath for they attended to the palaoala.• Tuesday Augt. 31. The Pilot boat ar ived from Tauwai with Mr. Whitney having been six days in performing the passage. Tiaimoku had surrendered himself up to Karaimoku- George Taumuarii still remained in secrecy.-The place of his wife's retreat had been discovered and a party had been dispatched to conduct her to Waimea. A whaling ship of Nantucke the Falcon, Capt, Chase arrived off the roads having been 4 months from the Society Islands. The Capt. while there had intercourse with the missionaries, and states that the wife of Mr. Threlkeld died some time about the beginning of the present year- and that when he left the islands in April the Missionary Deputation had not embarked bu were in readiness to depart by the first opportunity.- As the vessel is to return thither immediately for refreshments Mr. His took advantage of the opportunity to forward some flour salt & bread some of for the missionaries- These articles were put on board in the evening, the vessel standing off and on outside the reef- The mission also forwarded a bundle of American publications of the latest dates on hand & 10 copies of Prest. Allens donation of Account of • Shipwrecks accompanied with a letter, containing a request, that the missionaries there, should they be favored with an opportunity of sending to Pitcaims island, would improve it to forward to John Adams a copy of that work agreeably to the wish of the donor.In the evening Gov. Adams' schooner the Puahureri arrived form Lahaina having on board Mr. Bingham, and Stephen Pupuhi & the woman to whom he was married a few days since. Wednesday Sept. 11824. Mr. Whitney went to Waititi and attended a funeral, also preached to a considerably large congregation of people. Mr. Bingham preached at the meeting house to a small congregation. The Tamahaorelani & Niu arrived form Tamvai, ha ng sailed about the time Mr. Whitney did. those who came up in them had nothing new to communicate respecting the war.Thursday 2nd. Very busy all this day in putting up supplies for L aina & Kairua to be sent to the former by the Pokii & to the latter by Gov. Adams' schooner the Pua reri. The family met this evening to converse respecting the propriety of Stephen Pupuhi's going to Waitapu, • an inland district on Maui, to set up a school there- It seemed more desirable that he should either accompany Mr. Whitney to Tauwai or embrace the first opportunity of going to I-Udo for the assistance of the brethren at Waiakea.- But neither of these measures seemed expedient from the unwillingness of his 59 �LEVI VOLUME 3 wife to leave her friends & native island to accompany him.- After some conversation on the subject the brethren expressed their united opinion that he had better for the present attempt establishing a school at • Waitapu the residence of his wife's father & friends and commence the work of teaching- recommending at the same time that he should maintain frequent intercourse with the brethren at Lahaina visiting them as often as once a month. Friday Sept. 3. This day has been observed by the members of this station as a day of fasting & prayer with reference to the celebration of the Lords Supper which we hope to observe here on the approaching Sabbath. In the afternoon MI. Whitney preached to a sma1l congregation of natives which assembled in the meeting house. Our preparatory lecture was observed in the evening at the mission house, MI. Bingham pr ched from I Pet. 6.7 "Behold, I lay in Sion a chief comer stone, elect, precious; and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precio ." It is so long since the communion has been observed at this station that the prospect of celebrating it together with the precious trut exhibited to us, drawn from the divine oracles, made the meeting very • pleasant; and in view of what the Lord Jehovah has done for his Church, and the immovable foundation he has laid in Sion for its hopes to be built upon of present consol ion & of future complete & everlasting triumph, we were enabled from the heart to say Christ is Precious. Sabbath Sept. 5th. The morning service for the natives was conducted by Mr. Bingham who preached to them from JeI. XXIII 6. "The Lord our righteousness." The sermon in English to the foreigners was preached by Mr Whitney from I John L 3. ((And truly our fellowship is with the Father & with his Son Jesus Christ. "In the afternoon Mr. W. went to Waititi & preached to the people who assembled there to hear the word of God. The afternoon service in the meeting house was conducted by MI. Ellis- The congregation was small but the attention of the people to the discourse which was from Act X 30 31. was pleasing. At the close of the exercises John C. Irapoa & Robert Whyhee were admitted to the Church on a letter of recommendation from the Church in Cornwall Connecticut & upon their subscribing to our articles of • faith.In the evening the communion was celebrated at the house of brother Ellis on account of the indisposition of Mrs. Ellis and her inability to go out. 60 �LEVI VOLUME 3 The ship Cadmus Capt. Cary, a whaler belonging to Thorndike 23 months from Boston last from the Japan Coast arrived this morning having about 1400 barrels of oil on board.• Monday 6th. Monthly concert.- As many inconveniences have been experienced particularly on the part of the females, from th association union of all the families at this station as in one, it has been a question with us for some time, whether a separation (of the families) so far as concerns cooking & the domestic employments connected with a common table the "long table" is not expedient.- A consultation accordingly took place today. The principal difficul y to an immediate arrangement of this kind seemed to exist in the want of suitable accommodations for one of the families till such time as the stone house now building for the residence of Mr. Loomis shall be completed.- None of the houses in the mission enclose being thought suitable in their present condition, it was proposed that two of the thatched houses in the yard should be taken to pieces and the sound timber be employed in erecting one to be newly thatched in the yard inclosing the printing office & the partly finished stone house.This arrangement seemed advisable and also that the wood building commonly called the mission house should be altered so as to accommodate . & Mrs. Blatchely- Mr. Bingham & family, and myself.Meeting for the natives in the afternoon. Mr. Bingham addressed those that assembled, between 40 & • 50 in number, from Lev. YJCy. 9,10. after which "vas sung the native hymn, a translation of (the hymn) "Blow ye the trumpet blow," "The gladly solemn sound." In the evening the family observed the interesting & welcome seaso of prayer afforded by the return of the first moday of the month.Tuesday Sept. 7. 1824. The arrival off this port of the Mercury a whaling ship commanded by Capt. Austin, bound directly to New Bedford by the way of the Society Islands, has furnished a plenty of business for the different member of the family to prepare communications for America & will probably keep them employed at their pens till her departure. Wednesday 8th. A key having been stolen out of the door of the Dr.'s room on Sabbath last and some persons who called at the house in Opiia's train being suspected, complaint was made to her- She made enquiry and found that it had been taken by a small boy, belonging to another chief, who came with her • attendants- The key was this day returned.Thursday 9th. The lAurc y sailed this afternoon for the United States by the was of the Society Islands where she will stop a few days for refreshments. By this vessel many communications have been forwarded 61 �LEVI VOLUME 3 . for our friends & patrons in America; 68 pages of the public joumal bringing it up to the 29th of April and to page 502 inclusive were sent. Sent all the letters on hand. • A small schooner arrived from Tauwai. Several interesting letters from Karaimoku, Laanui and others by Opiia, Hinau, & Mr. Ellis,- George Taumuarii had not be taken neither his wife. Karaimoku is disposed to exercise mercy to all those who joined in the rebellion- He contemplates going through the island himself with a view to conciliate & quiet the people to settle difficulties and to induce if possible George to surrender up himself- The letter which Mr. Ellis received was from Karaimoku and contained the request that he would write to the king informing him of the disturbance at Tauwai and telling him that the isla had barely escaped being taken by the rebels. He wished his love to be sent to the king and the king be requested to retum. ve learned from Capts. Austin & Coleman that the Thames Capt. Clasby was at the Soc. Islands in Jany. having obtained only about 550 barrels of oil The arrival of Capt. Coleman and an offer on his part to Mr. Ellis of a gratuitous passage for himself & family to America has induced Mr. Ellis to apply to the brethren for advice with respect to his duty in this case, requesting at the same time of the Dr. his opinion as to the probability of Mrs. E.'s health being • improved by a voyage & change of climate.- Dr. B. fully expressed his conviction that there is no prospect of Mrs. E. recovery without a change of climate, and that there is a probability of her healths being promote by a removaL The Brethren in reference to the Dr.'s opinion and the opening in divine Providence presented by the generous offer of Capt. Coleman, gave t..~ere advice that it i Mr. Ellis' duty to endeavor to improve the present favorable opportunity of visiting England by the way of America.Friday 10th. The Tamahaorelani which got under way on the Sabbath but was obliged to put back in consequence of strong winds sailed again this forenoon bound to Lahaina- Stephen Pupuhi and his wife took passage in her and Mr. Ellis forwarded a letter to the brethren there requesting them to send down his little daughter Sarah, by the earliest opportunity it being his design to embark for America in the Russel Cap. Coleman. Sabbath Sep. 12. Native service in the morning conducted by Mr. Whitney sermon from Acts XXIV. • 25. "Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season I will call for thee." Mr. Ellis preached in English to a respectably large nd attentive congregation from Isa. XXXIII 16. 17. 62 �LEVI VOLUME 3 "He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks; bread shall be given him; his water shall be sure. Thine eye shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far • off.e} The text was illustrated by showing the exalted & glorious state of the Christian & his superiority over the mere man of the world in the objects of his pursuits, security, certainty of support, sources of enj oyment & eternal prospects.In the afternoon Mr. Ellis preached to a very attentive congregation of natives from Prov. III 6. "In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direc thy paths." In closing the discourse Mr. E. alluded to his contemplated voyage to America and stated the reasons of his for going at the present time.- In both the last services Mr. B. took part.Mr. Whitney went to Waititi and conducted native service.Tuesday Sept. 14. All the family are engaged in aiding Mr. Ellis in his preparation for embarkationthe ladies in making up articles of clothing for the comfort of Mrs. E. & the children- Dr. B. in putting up a medicine chest- Mr. L in putting up specimens of lava & curiosities both for Mr. E. and the American Board.- Mr. Bingham in compilin a report for the Hawaiian Deputation and myself in copying. About 3 P.M. finished the Journal of the tour comprising 266 pages and immediately comm ced the report.- • Friday Sept. 17. Having heard from haina that all the vessels that were there had sailed for Hawaii before the Tamahorelani {Tamahaorelani} arrived & that she had immediately on her arrival departed to follow after them, & no prospect remaining that Sarah could be sent down so soon as it would be desirable for the Russel to sail Mr. Ellis & Capt. Coleman obtained Capt. Blanchard's small schooner to go up & take the little girl 0 to Kairua whither they would follow in the ship, and there receiving on board both Mr. E.'s daughters, take their departure thence for the Soc. Islands the United States. About 6 o'ck P.M. the family took their leave of Mrs. Ellis and just about sun down she was put into a boat & attended by Dr. B. was conveyed on board the vessel lying at anchor in the roads. Mr. Ellis not having completed all his business remained on shore during the evening. About 10 o'ck having taken an affectionate leave of the family amidst their tears & sympathy he left the shore with Capt. Coleman who had kindly remained in order to accompany him off.The brethren of this station while they sympathise with Mr. Ellis in the afflictive dispensation which • renders it his duty to revisit his native land, and while they most cordially approve & recommend the measure, cannot but deeply feel their loss in his removaL There is now left at this important post, to discharge its varied & arduous duties, but one ordained missionary; upon him therefore will devolve the 63 �LEVI VOLUME 3 care & labor to which the strength of two was hardly adequate; but the hand which imposes the burden can • give strength or lighten the labor.The dispensation is to us dark & mysterious, our brother was lent to us for a season, his labors have been peculiarly acceptable & abundantly useful & now the same wise & holy providence which in a striking manner pointed him to this missionary field directs him to leave it and return to his country and kindred our prayer is that the God of Isaac may go with & bless him- be with his family & bless them & make the voyage & change of climate effectual to the restoration of his wife's health- and if it be his will & for his glory, allow them to return to share again in the labors & toils & satisfactions of the benevolent design to raise enlighten & save this heathen nation. By this conveyance the tract & journal of the tour were forwarded in the care of Mr. Ellis also various communications & a joint letter to the Cor. Sec. During the afternoon Mr. & Mrs. Whitney & their three little ones embarked on board a small schooner bound to Tauai, the quiet of the island being so far restored as to justify them in returning to their former field of labor.- The vessel did not get under way till evening.Saturday Sept. 18. The vessel which is to convey our dear brother Ellis & family far from these scenes of • ignorance & sin of toil & privation, that was at anchor last evening in the roads when the curtains of night were drawn around our dwellings, was not to be seen this morning having got under weigh in the night. Our thoughts followed him in the ship in which he had embarked tossing upon the u~dulating waves & we could not but earnestly pray that the winds of heaven & the billows of the deep may be commissioned to convey him speedily & safely to this port of destination. Mr. & Mrs. Bingham have been busily employed during the day over at the house which has been left by Mr. Ellis- in setting it in order & preparing to remove thither to occupy the house till the return of Mr. Ellis.Sabbath 19. The congregation was not large either part of the day, but attentive, Mr. B. preched in the morning from the words "I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you." In the afternoon from Ps. LXXIII 24. 'Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory." The sermon in English to the foreigners was from Provo 3.6. "In all thy ays acknowledge him & he shall direct thy paths." • Mr. L. attended by Hoaai went to Waititi for the purpose of conducting religious worship. The small schooner which sailed 9 days ago for Tauai to inform Karaimoku of Mr. E. contemplated departure for England & to request letters from him for the king, returned about noon having had a long & 64 �LEVI VOLUME 3 difficult passage up.Wednesday Sept. 22, 1824. Mr. Bingham having been making preparation for several days past for • removing has to day taken up his residence with his family in the house of Mr. Ellis.Lecture thinly attended. Mr. B. preached from the word "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life though Jesus Christ our Lord." Friday 24th. Kaahumanu Kalakua & several other chief arrived this morning from Lahaina having arrived there from Kairua on Sabbath last- Soon after she had landed she came up with a large company of attendants to the meeting house where by her wish a prayer was offered by Mr. Bingham. Several members of the mission called upon he in the afternoon- she appeared very friendly & much gratified with the visit. Her zeal for the palapala continue and she still wishes all her people to be instructed. Saturday 25th. By the return of the Deliverance from Hawaii letters were received from Mr. Ellis & Mr. Richards. Mr. E. states that after Mrs.E. had recovered from her sea sickness she was more comfortable than she had been for some time privious to her embarkation. The two vessels arrived at Kairua about the same time on Tuesday morning- The deliverance sailed for Lahaina at sunset & carried back Mr. Richards & • Betsey who had gone on with Sarah. The Russel did not come to anchor but stood off and on and was expected to shape her course for the Soc. IsIs. the next day. Mr. R. stated that intelligence had been received at Kairua from Waikea of no very pleasing character which was that the brethren were in great want of supplies having neither food nor articles to buy it withand that they had no schooL Kaahumanu made the families presents of fi . Sabbath 26. The native service both in the morning & afternoon was pretty fully attended but the congregation was considerably disturbed by the armed attendants of Kaahumanu & Kauikeouli who remained outside and made much noise during part of the time of worship. Mr. B. preached in the morning from John VI. 68. "To whom shall we go, thou hast the words of eternal life." and in the afternoon from Matt. XVIII 16.-' He also preached in English from Luke XIX 13 "Occupy till I come." Mr. L. attended a native teacher to Waititi and conducted religious worship there.- • Monday Sep. 27. Cap. Clark in the Sultan sailed this afternoon for Canton intending to touch at Tauwai before taking his final leave of the islands- r. Harwood took passage with him also Mr. George L. Bruce who has during his residence here showed the family many polite attentions, and kindly offered to 65 �LEVI VOLUME 3 execute any commands they might wish from time to time [to] favor him with during his residence in Canton. We parted with Mr. Harwood not merely as a boarder but as one of the family of which he has • indeed been a member almost three years during which time he has render it much valuable service as a mechanic. Our best wishes attend him as do also our prayers that he may be returned in safety to his country & friends enriched with the divine favor & blessing.Kaahumanu & the chiefs that came down from Lahaina sailed for Tauwai also Capt. Wildes in the Parthian. Tuesday Sep. 28th. the Dr. Mr. Loomis & myself assisted by a Carpenter have been employed this day in raising the sils of the house and propping up the beams of the ground floor. The house had settled several inches in the midd1e.As some of our out houses had been visited twice last night by persons whose object was to steal but were prevented carrying away anything by an alarm of the natives belonging to the family we have resolved to take turns in watch the yard to night.- We strongly suspect that a black man hom we recently dismissed from our service as cook in consequence of a thievish disposition is engaged in a plan to plunder us.Wednesday 29. Though no attempt was last night made to rob us yet we have this morning ascertained • that the black man alluded to while connected with the family committed several depredations on us in the way of theft- among other things besides pilfering provisions we have discovered that he stole 10 ps Blue nankin, worth about $20.If we knew of any regular method of bringing a thief to condign punishment, we should feel strongly inclined to take the proper steps, that others might be deterred from similar acts, and that he might learn for his future benefit, that the way of transgressors is hard. Employed today in making an addition to our store room in the cellar & in removg. various articles of the mission out of a thatched house in the yard that is just ready to tumble down.- It was built for the mission by government about the time that the family removed to this establishment the materials were not entirely new but the house may be considered as a fair specimen of this kind of dwelling. By an arrival from Tauwai the intelligence has been communicated that Geo. aumuarii had been taken and sent to Waimea by Karaimoku who was himself at Wairua.- • Friday Octr. 1st. Cap. Blanchard & Cap. Thos. Meek by the invitation of the families took tea, last night at the mission house, & this evening with Mr. B. They are expected in a few days to sail for America by the way of Canton. Cap. M. will go merely as a 66 �LEVI VOLUME 3 passenger having some time since disposed of the Brig Arab the vessel which he [came] out in from • America.Sabbath Octr. 3. Mr. B. preached both parts of the day to small but interesting & attentive congregations of the natives- His text in the morning was from the XI Chap. Heb. 7. The congregation of foreigners consisted principally of the master & officers of whaling ships of which there are several now in port. Accompanied Hoaai to Waititi.Monday 4th. Mon. Con. Meeting for prayer in the afternoon for the natives- in the evening of the families at the mission house. Wednesday 6th. Attended the sale both yester y & today of articles belonging to the ship Eliza Ann lately condemned as not sea worthy. Thursday 7. Witnessed a boat race this morning. Three or four whale boats each manned with 6 oars with one man in the stem to steer started from the beach and pulled for the reef, & having reached it turned & pulled back for the shore- the boat arriving Ie first at the further bound and first at the shore was the successful one & won the stakes of 50 dollars.Cap. Macy of the Maro & Capt. Joy of the Lyra took tea with Mr. Bingham.Prayer meeting in the evening at Mr. B.'s.Friday 8.th. Have obtained very satisfactory information that the cook we recently dismissed has stolen considerable timber out of the yard, At one place Mr. Loomis & the Dr. found 4 boards- at another 2,and plank & timber at other places.Were favored with the company of Capt. Arthur Capt. cy & Capt. Fitz Gerald at tea at the wood house.- Cap. A. entertained us with the account of his visit at Pitcairn's Island & interview with John Adams & his interesting companions,Saturday Octr. 9, Dr. Blatchely & Mr. Loomis having exchanged apartments in the lower floor have been employed part of the day in removing their effects. According to the present arrangement the Dr. will occupy the Western end of the house & Mr. Loomis & his family the lower apartments in the other end.I shall for the present improve the chamber lately vacated by Mr. Bingham & the rooms connected with • that. Sabbath 10. Mr. B. preached to attentive though not large congregations of the natives in the morning from John III. 21. & in the afternoon from Luke I. 6.7, 67 �LEVI VOLUME 3 Mr. B. preached also in English to a respectable congregation of the Masters officers & seamen of the whaling ships in port from I Kings XVIn 21. (CHow long halt ye between two opinions?" • Mr. Loomis went to Waititi.Monday Octr. 11 tho Commenced the foundation of a new cook house at the South west end of the wooden house designed for the accommodation of the Dr.'s family. Tuesday 12. By an arrival from Tauwai a letter was reed. by Mr. Bingham from Mr. W giving a very pleasing account of the religious feelings of Kaahumanu & Keariiahonui. On their arrival at Tauai they immediately repaired to the mission house and Kaahumanu desired that public thanksgiving at the meeting house should be rendered to Jehovah for his kindness to them. It is expected that they will abide at the mission house during their stay at the island. Several prisoners were brat up also Kaninoho one of those who has been active in the rebellion. Laanui also came up and the meeting of him & Opiia wa very interesting- Mr. Bingham was at the village and at their request united in singing a hymn & offering a prayer of thanksgiving to the God who had preserved. Wednesday 13. Shipped a few articles for the Station at Kairua & Kaavaroa on board the Cadmus Capt. Cary who sailed this afternoon for Kearakekua. • Friday 15. The Inore arrived. Saturday Octr. 16. The Becket & other vessels arrived from Tauwai bringing Hoaapiri Kehikiri, Karaiakoa & others together with the rebel chief Tiaimoku. Soon after their arrival the chiefs above mentioned came up to the stone house & called upon Mr. Bingham expressing their wish that prayers should be offered with them at the chapel as an acknowledgement to God for his care over them during the war & returning them in safety. As it was near dark Mr. B. proposed that they should return to the village & he would go dO'wn & conduct prayers with them there.Sabbath 17. A respectable number of chiefs & people atteded service in the morning to whom Mr. B. preached from I Pet. III. 12. English service well attended. Sermon from Ps. xc. 140 satisfY us early with thy mercy; that we may be glad & rejoice all our days. • In the afternoon Mr. C. went to Waititi. Wednesday 20. Went with Mr. Loomis to make search for stone suitable for a wall. In hopes of finding a place where it may be obtained easily & in abundance we took the circuit of Punchbowl hill, but were not 68 �LEVI VOLUME 3 as successful as we hoped to be. We found however a quantity on the south side at a convenient distance from the mission house which we think may be drawn to the yard without much trouble. • Friday 22. A foreigner whom we employed to break the stears to the yoke & draw stone for a wall having cut his hand we were obliged to dismiss him for the present, and defer the work.Saturday 23. Called upon Hoapiri this morning in company with Mr. Bingham to ascertain whether his schooner can be obtained to convey supplies to Waiakea, but were informed that it was not in a condition to perform the voyage, that after making one trip to the windward it is to be returned here to undergo repairs.Assisted Pea towards evening in getting up a cow belonging to Mr. E. now under the care of Mr. B. that had recently calved & separated from the herd. Sabbath. An intoxicated foreigner took his seat this morning at the native service in front of the pulpit and during the exercises considerably attracted the attention of the people but as his conduct was not insufferable he was allowed to remain. Mr. B. preached in the morning from Matt. XlV. 12. "They went & told Jesus.» In the afternoon from John III. 1. "Behold what manner of love the father hath bestowed upon us that we should [be} called the • sons of God." The Eng. Cong. was respectable as to numbers. Mr. B. preached from Matt. XIII. 39. "The harvest is the end of the world." Mr. Loomis attended by Taome & Hoaai went to Waititi and addressed a small congregation that assembled in the school house from the words "Repent ye for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Monday Octr. 25. Mr. Loomis attended by Kulamea on horse back rode to Puloa near Pearl river in order to ascertain whether lime & a peculiar kind of clay called Pohu suitable for plaster could be obtained there, for laying over the inside of the printing office & the new stone house when the walls shall have been completed. Capt. Thornton of the Partridge an English whaling ~hip with his wife & little daughter about 6 years of age made the families a visit; Mrs. T. spent part of the day with the ladies of the family & after taking tea returned with her husband & daughter on board the ship which had been standing off & on during the day. • Tuesday 26. Three small vessels sailed for Lahaina having on board Hoapire, Kehikiri and a great many people. I had got ready a few articles to send to the Brethren, bu the vessels were under way before I could send them to the village. 69 �LEVI VOLUME 3 Called upon Mr. Spurr the agent for Cap. Meek's concern, to obtain information with respect to the practicability of chartering the Deliverance to carry supplies to the Brethren at Hido. Was told that the • orders respecting the vessel were that whoever chartered her must be at the expense of hiring a captain and crew and must also take the responsibility of the loss or injury of the vessel.- We could probably obtain the vessel for $5 per day.We do not think we should be justified in paying such freight, incurring the expense of supporting the crew & paying them wages while accomplishing the trip together with running the risk of the loss or injury of the vessel.- Aside from the risk the expense would not be much less than $150.Employed Mr. Jackson to take off the boards of the wooden house, slit & plain them and replace them in the manner of clapboards, for which we have engaged to pay him $45. The house in its present state is simply covered with boards & the cracks between them admit the dust which is a great inconvenience to the families & the frame of the building is so much exposed to the weather that we feel that it is time that something was done to secure it- Shingles are very high & difficult to be obtained & the plan of covering we have now adopted will supersede the necessity of shingles. Mr. Jackson commenced this morning.- • The Tamehorelani {Tamehaorelani} & Niu arrived from Tamvai.Wednesday Octr. 27. Called upon Opiia & Laanui who made themselves very pleasant & agreeable & with whom in short & imperfect sentences I endeavored to converse- Opiia made inquiries respecting several parts of the world, their local sit tion & the kind of sovereigns that ruled over them. She wished to know where Jerusalem was situated & where the Jews its former inhabitants now dwelt, and being told they were dispersed among the nations she asked whether they would not hereafter be restored to their own land She asked whether the Africans were not an ignorant and wicked race of people & whether missionaries had gone to instruct them; and seemed to experience satisfaction in being told that teachers had been sent to direct them in the way of lifej- and that many probably at Sierra Leone had already become wise unto salvation. By an arrival from Tauai a letter was recd. by Mr. B. from Mr. W.- Kaahumanu appeared to be exerting a salutary influence though Mr. W. expressed his fears that order was not yet perfectly restored. had been • robbed of a considerable number of goats & Mr. Ruggles' place at Hanapepe had been stripped of everything. He felt very much in need of an associate & inquired whether it might not be the duty of Mr. R. to return from Waiakea to his assistance. 70 �LEVI VOLUME 3 Kaahumanu who had been in his family since her arrival was about leaving to make that tour of the island. • Octr. 28. By an arrival from Lahain a letter was recd. from Mr. Stewart who states that his health had of late suffered he also mentioned that some deeds of darkness had been performed there- Kaiko & the Princess had been sacrificing to devils but went out of Lahaina to do it- the act he says "has had a tendency to bring the friends of the truth decidedly on the Lord's side & \ve have a most interesting company of praying men with whom we have a weekly conference not entirely unlike an enquiring meeting in a revival. Taua says it is just like Huaheine". No news had been recd. from Hawaii later than what had been communicated- they felt very anxious respecting. the brethren & sisters at Hido who they fear must be reduced to extremities. 29th. The Washington arrived from the Coa of California having been absent from this place 101 days. A letter has been recd. from Mr. Richards at Lahaina stating that Cap. Clasby in the Thames had arrived there that he was somewhat ill in consequence of a blow he recd. on his side just before he arrived which endangered his life. Since his arrival he has taken up his quartrs with the brethren and appears more interested in them than ever.- • The horse which is kept by a native at Manoa having been fastened by a rope became entangled in it & was cast down- his exertions to extricate himself only secured him more firmly- he was found much cut by the rope & bruised by his efforts to rise- and was liberated by the natives. He appears a good deal injured, particularly in one of his legs. Saturday Octr. 30. The schooner Washington spoke on the Coast, the Mentor Cap. Newell, & the Rover Cap. Cooper, and recd. from on board the Rover a trunk & box for Mr. Loomis shipped by Mr. Shaw in Canton containing a present of several acceptable articles valued here at $27.Sabbath Octr 31. The Congregations in the morning & afternoon consisted of a respectable number of natives to whom Mr. B. preached from Luke 22.12 and Matt. 2. 2. His sermon to the Engl Cong. was from Act VII. 60. Mr. Loomis in the afternoon addressed a cong. at Waititi from the words, ((1 love them that love me & those that seek me early shall find me."- Prov. VIr. 17. • Monday Novr. 1. Yoked up our young bullocks for the purpose of drawing stones to build the wall of an avenue to our house.- Ours we believe are the first oxen that have been yoked up in the islands, we hoped to find them, after they shall become accustomed to the yoke, very useful in draw articles from the village 71 �LEVI VOLUME 3 & in drawing stones for future buildings.A small number of natives attended the monthly prayer meeting, whom Mr.B. addressed from Ps. 72. • 11. "Yea, all kings shall fall down before himi all nations shall serve him." Wednesday 3. The Congo was small but apparently attentive. Sermon from John 8. 12 "Then spake Jesus again unto them saying "1 am the light of the world." &c. At tea this evening were gratified with the company of Capt. Gardner, Arthur, Joy & Coffin together with Mr. & Mrs. Bingham. The Rob Roy arrived from the N.W. Coast. Friday Nov. 5. Mr. & Mrs. B. Dr. & Mrs. B., by invitation of Capt. Arthur went on board the Swift and in company with several other captains took an agreeable cup of tea. Saturday 6. By an arrival from Tauai letters have been received from Mr. W giving an unfavorable account of Mrs. W.'s health which had been failing very fast within a few weeks. He seems to be placed in very trying circumstances. Unusual attention is given by the rulers to the work which Mr. W. notwithstanding the accumulation of his domestic cares preaches to them three or ur times a week. Kaikioeva the present Gov. had begun to • build a Chapel which he says shall be the best yet erected in the islands, & is desirous to build Mr. W a stone house contiguous to this own near the chapel on the side of the river opposite to the present buildings of the mission. By the arrival of the Thames from Lahaina we were favored with a pleasing interview with Capt. Clasby our kind friend who brought out the reenbxcement. He states that Kaiko died at Lahaina 8 or 9 days ago. Mr. R. preached a funeral sermon on the occasion. Some of the natives expressed surprise that there should be religious exercises at his interment seeing he did not while living attend to the instructions of the missionaries. Sabbath Nov. 7. Two native services as usual Sermon in the morning from John 8. 11 and in the afternoon from Matt. 25. 2. Sermon to the foreigners from Jonah 1. 6. Went with Taumi & Hoaai to Waititi where about 40 persons assembled to whom Taumi made an address. Monday 8. Cap. Clasby, Cap. Paddock & the 2nd mate of the Thames favored us with their presence at • dinner.- A considerable number of the crew of the Thames called upon us and seemed highly gratified in saluting the members of the reenforcement with whom they were in company more than five mo. Tuesday 9. The Dr. having put up a barrel of curiosities for a friend in Am. sent it on board the n �LEVI VOLUME 3 Thames- He also went off to the ship which was laying off & on in the offing, whom 1 accompanied, to see again the vessel in which we so comfortably performed our voyage to this land. • A small vessel arrived from Tauai and confirms the report that one of the native schooners had gone ashore on Onihau. Mr. B. recd. a letter from Mr. W. stating that Mrs. W had been confined to her room 16 day & was still very ill though the symptoms of the dropsy had nearly left her.- He was expecting the arrival of the Dr. The Brig Tamehameha sailed for Norfolk Sound. Wednesday 10. Mr. B. had the pleasure of witnessing Opiia display decision of character becoming a magestrate in the case of a woman who wished to cast off her husband & take a new one. both of the men were present- Opiia asked what they desired- being told, she replied "pupuka"- after remaining silent for a short time she told the woman to go away with her husband and not to leave him upon pain of being put in irons- Not long after the other man c e back with money in his hand with a view to bribe Opiia to a different decision but she told him to begone for she did not want his money. About 40 persons attended the lecture Mr. B. preached from Matt. 4. 10, "Then said Jesus unto him Get thee hence Satan," &c. Saturday 13 Novr. The Enter ise Capt. Weeks arrived from Lahaina whence she sailed on Tuesday last • having on board Mr. Stewart who brought letters from Mr. Bishop at Kairua. No new intelligence had been reed. from Waiakea- Three or four weeks ago, Honorii had been dispatched for the relief of the Bm. accompanied by two men carrying about $40 worth of articles of trade. Mr. B. stats that the business of the mission was going on prosperously. The gov. had order the establishment of schools from Wa io to the Division of Kau- & had himself become a teacher & taken charge of a flourishing sh1. Mr. & Mrs. B. have a sch. of 100 scholars under their care. The Maria Cap. Gardner sailed for America with a full cargo of 2400 barrels of oil. By the kindness of Cap. G. the members of this station have been favored with an opportunity of sending to their friends small packages of curiosities & numerous letters- The public journal of 71 pages written up from ApL 30th to Octr. 31. the last page being 573, was sent by this conveyance. The Brig Becket in which Dr. B. expected to take passage for Tauai sailed unexpectedly this morning without him. • Sabbath Novr. 14th. Native service in the morning was attended by about the usual number of hearers. Sermon from John 10. 5. and in the afternoon from Dan. 6.26. "1 make a decree" &c. Mr. S. preached to the Eng. Cong. from Gen 6.3. "My spirit shall not always strive with man."73 � 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 0003 - 1824.01.12 - 1824.12.04 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1824.01.12 - 1824.12.04 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/22147f0195f712990752d83782460ec8.pdf 1bd517edec4cb6ce9b1491cc816ff298 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 4 Volume IV • December 5, 1824 - June 26, 1825 • Honoruru, Deer. 5th. Sabbath. Mr. B. preached to tolerably full & attentive congs. of the natives in the rooming from Rom. 8.14. and in the afternoon from 1 Pet. 4. 17. He also preached to the Eng. Congo from Ezekiel 33. 11. Mr. Loomis went to Waititi & exhorted the people who had assembled for religious worship. Monday Deer. 6th. A small congo of natives assembled this aftemoon to observe the monthly concert to whom Mr. B. preached from 1 John V. 14. If we ask for anything according to his 'NiH, he heareth us. This evening began to take my meals at the house ofNk Bingham. (16 days less than 3 mo. at Mr. L.) The families observed the concert in the evening at the wood house. Tuesday 7. A native was discovered carrying off a kid belonging to the mission Two of our native domestic assistants pursued him, and while one of them took away the kid from the man, the other one caught hold of his wife & wrested from her a roll of tappa. It is a custom among the natives when they detect another stealing from them to take away his property. He was brought into the yard- fter Mr. Loomis had conversed with him, he wrote a line to Opiia giving account of his attempt to steal & sent him attended by a native boy to her at the village.- S reproved him for his conduct gave him back the tappas and told him never to be guilty of a like offense- saying to him the missionaries were very kind or they would have kept his cloth, if he had stolen from a native he would not have regained it.Wednesday Deer. 8th. Native service more fully attended than usual, about 80 present who listened with apparent interest to a discourse founded on Rom. 1~ 17~ HThe just shall live by faith."Friday 10th. Preparatory lecture- an appropriate sermon was read- Kamohoula was present- having been requested to attend- he id he was ashamed of his conduct and wished to return back to the right way again. Saturday 11 tho Had a very plentiful shower this morning the ground was more wet by it than by any rain which has fallen within the last nine months- Th season has been tmusually dry. The Dr. arrived this morning in the Niu from Tauai quite ill having had a long & uncomfortable • ' - .: passage of seven nights & six days.Sabbath 12. Native service well attended both in the forenoon & afternoon selmon in the momg. from 1 Cor. 11. 26. "For as often as ye eat this bread & drink this cup ye do show the Lord's death till he come." In t afternoon from Matt 15, 28 Jesus said unto her, 0 woman, great is thy faith, be it unto thee even as 1 �LEVI VOLUME 4 thou wilt." At 11 o'ck English service was attended by the residents to whom Mr. B. preached from Rom. VIII. 34 . • ' and at 2 the members of the station except Dr. B. who was too ill to attend met at the meetinghouse for the purpose of celebrating the Lords Supper. The natives having been informed in the morning that the ordinance would be observed in the afternoon a considerable number were present among the rest Opiia & Laanui who by their sober & becoming deportment seemed to evince their conviction of the Solemnity & importance of the ceremony. Several foreigners also were present. It was interesting to behold in this heathen land so many spectators to this solemn ordinance of Christs appointment designed to show forth his death till his second coming. A little company of Christ's professed followers separated from all the rest of the Christian world by a wide spead rolling ocean strangers in a strange land we felt it a privilege to meet in quiet though but few in numbers & set around the sacramental table spread with the emblems of that costly sacrifice which the Savior offered up for the sins of the world.Tuesday Deer. 14th. The Mentor sailed this aftemoon for Canton whence she is to return hither with a e\ cargo. Mr. James Hunnewell who sailed from Boston in the Thaddeus with the first missionary band & who has resided at this place ever since their arrival here took passage in her- The un ormly correct deportment of Me Hurmewell, his kind attentions to the missionaries & friendly feelings towards their objects have secured him their esteem & personal regard. Sent several letters in the care of Me H. Wednesday 15. The whaling ship Thomas Capt. Coffin which sailed a few days since for America having spring a leak retumed to this port to stop it. Native service as usuaL Sermon from Isaiah 65~ 1. "I am found of them that asked not for me" &c. [tom] Thursday Deer. 16. Having heard that a small schooner was expected to sail before long for Waiakea, I went in company with Mr. Loomis to search for the Commander of it,- a native by the name ofKahiorL Having found him we leamed that the vessel would sail after the change of the moon- He gave rmission to put things on board for the bretlu-en, & promised to give notice when the vessel was ready.- .- Called also upon Kaohou who has recently arrived from Tauai, & leamed that he did not expect to sail for Waiakea till the retum of Karaimoku, which is not expected much short of two months from the present time.Saturday 18th. Capt. Wildes having some days since presented the mission two young cows one 2 �LEVI VOLUME 4 designed for Mt. \X1hitney & the other for Mr. Stewart, I went with him to Mr. Allen's where they have • been kept since they were brought from the Coast of California where he delivered them up to me.The Inore, sailed for Tauai- sent a small box of waiwai, & a bucket of pia put up by Dr. B.- Sabbath 19. Mr. B. preached three times as usual- in the morning to the natives from Mark 9. 7 <!A voice came out of the cloud saying this is my beloved Son hear him{U}- & in the aftemoon from John 15~ 14 "Ye 3re my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you"- %0 were the friends of Christ was pointed out also those who wefe not. Most of the discourse was designed to correct a prevalent evil- That of me s casting off one ',.voman and taking another, and of one woman]s casting of a husband & taklng a new one) as being contrary to the original institution of heaven & a violation of an express command of Christ- The common p ctice was alluded to of foreigners taking females for a season & casting them off upon their leaving the islands: it was condemn as a wicked & injurious thing. Advice was given as to the proper steps the parties should take when an agreement of marriage was to be made. Monday Deer. 20th. Attended with Mr. B the meeting for religious conversation & inquiry- The three sermon last preached were reviewed- As an effect of yesterday's afternoon sermon learned that a reconciliation had taken place bern-een a young man who has been a teacher and his wife who had left him • about a week ago. Wednesday 22. A destitute & friendless female from Maui having been cast out by the persons in whose house she had been hving in consequence of her being too ill to take care of herself- and having been found by the wife of Taumi in a most wretched & suffering condition was compassionated by her & her husband & taken home to their house, where she was kindly treated & every means used which compassion could dictate to restore her but having become so entirely reduced by hunger, thirst & sickness and the privation of every comfort during the space of ten days while left to suffer with no other shelter than the earth she could scrape around her- unpitied & with no other food than lei hala which she would beg of the passengers to eat- she died last night & was buried this afternoon. The house was tolerably well filled with hearers & Mr. B. preached from Rom. 12. 15. «Rejoice with tl1.em tllat do rejoice & weep with them that weep."Thursday Deer. 23rd. After our usual meeting for prayer the brethren conversed upon the duty of the • mission to send medical assistance to the brethren ofWaiakea by a small schooner which is expected to sail in a few days. It was agreed that the mission ought to send if possible a physician to their aid. The doctor's health being feeble & his services being expected in the course of three months by two other families he 3 �LEVI VOLUME 4 did not feel that he could possibly go to Waiakea, and the duty therefore devolved on Mr. Bingham. The arrangement ofMr. B.'s going will leave this station liable to suffer greatly from the want of a preacher as he • cannot calculate upon returning in less than two months or 10 weeks. Were the Dr. '8 health sufficient to go to Waiakea several difficulties would be obviated. From Waiakea he might pass by land to Kairua. Thus two cases would be attended to & Mr. Bishop would not be subjected to the inconvenience of removing to Lahaina or this place- The duties of this tation would not be interrupted and Mr. Stewart would be at liberty to embrace the first opportunity to come down here. Our present plan contemplates the removal of Mr. B. from this station and also the removal of Dr. B. in the first place to Lahaina & if no arrangement can be made to convey thither the family of Mr. Bishop too, to Kairua, to be accompanied by the family of Mr. Stewart. Friday 24. A chief woman sister of Hinau was buried in the fOlt- Mr. B. attended the funeral & made a prayer at the grave. Called upon Kahiore the captain of the Poki & ascertain that the schoonel' he ommands will not sail in less than five days.Walked up to Mr. Allen's and obtained his permission for the two heifers presented by Capt. Wildes to • remain in his herd till it shall be convenient for us to send them to the stations for which they were designed. Saturday 25. Being Christmas the day was noticed by most of the foreigners in the village- perhaps not in all respects, if, indeed, in any, as it ought to be. It was not convenient to have any public religious service at the missionary establislunent. Finished putting on the second coat of paint on the outside of the house. Also the alteration of the stairs & the partition across the entry fonning it into a new apartment. Sabbath) 26th. Native sermon in the morning from Luke 2.-10.- "And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring yo good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people."- and in the afternoon from Acts 5- 31. {"}Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince & a Savior, for to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins."-Sermon to the foreigners from Luke 2. 32- "a light to lighten the Gen ies & the glory of thy people IsraeL" • Me Loomis attended the meeting at Waititi- at the same time I went with Robert to Manoa and conducted service there to about 40 persons. Before the close of the exercises we were joined by Taumi & Hoai- On my return I saw a colle ion of people neal' a cluster of houses not far from my path- as they 4 �LEVI VOLUME 4 appeared to have a huda I went towards them- as soon s they perceived me comi they stopped- and I had but got up to them when the native teachers who had stopped behind came in sight & immediately • directed they way towards me-- when they had co up I told them it wo d be well to have a short service with the people of which there were between 30 & 40 present.- After singing a hymn Taumi made a pr & concluded by exhorting them to obser the Sabbath & abstain from work & play.They all said it was maitai- and a proper thing to think of Jehovah & observe his law. This forenoon an armed ship under the Russian flag came to anchor in the roads. It proves to be a ship of discovery commanded by Capt. Kotzebue about 16 months out from St. Petersburgh. The name of the ship is Predprijatie. Tuesday Decr. 28th. A ship & brig from the Coast bound to Calcutta made their appearance- This brig had stopped a few days at La ina for refreshments & water- The cap. was the bearer of letters from e Be who give a very favorable account of the progress of their work- Nothing is wanting but books in order to t establishment of schools in every part of Maui & Ranai- Within a month they have distributed 800 spe ing books and they earnestly request that a large supply not only of sp. books but also of hymns may be sent by the first opportunity. -. The Brig did not anchor but passed on- the ship anchored.- At the same time the Ain ani ved from Tauai brought a letter from Mr.W. Thursday 30. The Prince Regent which arrived last night form Tauai brought Mr. B. letters from Mr. W. Kaahumanu & others. The acct. which is given of the increase of attention to the palapaia is truly encouraging- Kaahumanu has encamped inland from Wairua at a place called Koholalele where she has erected a meeting house & a school house. Me W. left his family at \Vaimea & paid a visit to Kaahumanu by whom he was recd. in a truly affectionate manner. He preached on the Sabbath to a full house. The work is going on very prosperously.SabbathJany 2nd. 1825. In reference to the commencement of the new year Mr. B. preached to the natives in the morning from Luke 4~19 "I preach the acceptable year of the Lord"- in the afternoon from Jolm 3~ 17. {"}A.nd this is the condemnation that light has come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were eviL {"} • In the afternoon Me L attended by Robert & several native teachers went to Waititi and Waialaiand- conducted religious worship at both places- I attended John C. Airepoa to Manoa & held a meeting there but as many of the people had been drinking an intoxicating liquor made of ti root our 5 �LEVl VOLUME 4 congregation was very small; most of those however who attended listened 1,:vith interest to the remarks made by John- One old man seemed particularly interested & ould not refrain from speaking out & • interrupting the speaker- "Our old ways were bad the palapala is good very good."Monday Jany 3rd. The monthly prayer meeting for the natives was well attended though the weather was quite unfavorable. About 60 persons were present and listened with apparent interest to remarks made to them by Mr. Bingham from Luke 18~1. "He spake a parable unto them to this end that men ought always to pray & not to faint.» In the course of the remarks the plan of a weekly aver meeting for females under the direction of one of the females of the mission was suggested - As soon as the services were closed Opiia addressi herself to the congregation proposed the subject- It was treated with respect and Friday afternoon of Friday next fixed upon for the first meeting. Wednesday Jany 5th. 1825. Capt. Wildes,- Cap. Grimes Mr. Crocker, ML Elwell Capt. RogeLs & the son of Capt. Wildes took tea at Mr. Bingham's together with Capt. Kotzebue of the Russian ship. Thursday 6th. The rain has fallen copiously to day wind from the sea. During a heavy shower this afternoon the dirt near the South east comer of the cellar wall caved in and precipitated a hogshead of • water & a barrel of vinegar into the cellar.- The head of the hhd. burst as soon as it stmck and th water roUed into the goods room in a torrent, but as most of the boxes & barrels were raised a tittle from the ground very few things were wet. Friday 7. This aftemoon a number of females met agreeable to an arrangement, at the house of Mr. B. for the purpose of social prayer.- Opiia took the lead of the meeting- She selected a hymn ich she read, &, afterwards, joine by the rest, chanted, if not in the most musical strains, doubtless in an acceptable marmer to the ears of Him who is pleased only with the service of the heart. She took a verse of one of the hymns which she made the theme of a short address- and then she kneeled down and offered up a very appropriate prayer.- the meeting was dosed with prayer by Mrs. Bingham.- It is t desire of the natives that the meeting may be cantin d, and it is our design to make it permanent. We are exceedingly pleased with the attention which seems to be given to the 1,-vord of God at the stated religious meetings on the Sabbath & Wednesday afternoon- there seems to be an increasing attention as well as an increas attendance. • In the evening at the wood house we were pleased to entertain Cap. Wildes & his company at tea. As he expects to sail very soon for America by the way of Canton we regarded it as a farewell visit. Saturday Jany 8. As the Brig Becket which has been chartered by Mr. Beckley for a sealing voyage is 6 �LEVI VOLUME 4 about to sail for Lmaina & Kairua, and a Mr. B. has kindly consented to take supplies for the two stations I have employed the day in packing up & with the assistance of Mr. Loomis sending on board various articles .' of which the brethren of those stations are in need. The Dr. has also been making preparations to embark with Mrs. B. for Kairua by the way of Lahaina where it is presumed that Mr. Stewart & family will also take passage & accompany him over. Sabbath 9. Though the weather has been unfavorable, the fall falling at times in torrents a goodly number of natives attended divine service both in the morning & aftemoon- In the morning Mr. B. preached from Luke 18~ 1.3 "God be merciful to e a sinner." In the aftemoon from Josh. 23~11- "Take good heed therefore unto y' [selves that ye love the Lord your god."- During the forenoon service there was a very abundant shower, and the w er dripped so freely though the roof that the natives were much incommoded, and those who had not umbrellas to spread over them) ·were under the necessity of changing their places, but notwithstanding there was the same prospect of bein~ in.commoded [2] in the afternoon [1] the congregation on that part of the day was not di inished. Mr. Loo s at nded by a native teacher went to Waititi.- The weather has been unusually cold. Though I have been nearly as thickly lad today as I should have been, had I been in Boston, I have not felt • uncomfortably warm. Monday Jany 10th. The Dr. was invited to a consultation with the surgeons of the Russian ship as to the propriety of trepanning Capt. Best whose head had received injury by a blow which he received at sea from one of his sailors. & to assist in performing the operationi- Though the physician agreed as to the expediency of the measure Cap. Bes would not consent that the operation should be performed. He however did not appear to be perfectly sane- He said he had a conviction that if he survived the operation he should not able to sustain a passage home to England. He was however willing that the physician should lance an ulcer on his anele. Mr. B. attended the funeral of a young female which had been a scholar in one of the schools & who died yesterday.Tuesday 11th. Dr & Mrs. Blatchely sailed this morning in the brig Becket for Lahaina where the vessel will stop a few days. From Lahaina they e.'Cpect to cross over in the same vessel to Kairua and think it • probable they shall be acco[mpanied] [tom] by Mr. Stewart & family. Thou[gh the Dr.'s} [torn] aid at Kairua is not expected to be needed within much less than two months from this time- yet as Mr. S. expects his assistance sooner, and as an opportunity might not be afforded when desired it was thought best he should 7 �LEVI VOLUME 4 improve this. Pea while returning from the village this morning fell & broke his ann- As the assistance of a surgeon • was necessary to set it Mr. B. went on board the ssian ship with him- but to prevent inflammation the setting of it was deferred a few days with directions for frequent bathings in vinegar & water. Thursday Jany 13th. The Parthian & Washington sailed about noon- both touch at Tauai. The former will aftenvards proceed for Canton & thence to the U.S.- The Washington will retum here & hence she will sail for the North West Coast.- B the Parthian sent several private letters for America together with a number of cop s of the Hymns & Spelling book for the Am. Board &- for the For. Miss. School. Saturday 15. The Surgeons of the Russian ship very obligingly called at the house of Mr. B. & swathed the broken ann of Pea.With the assistance ofMr. Loomis sent a number of barrels & boxes containing supplies for the brethren at Waiakea on board the Pakii which is bound thither and is expected to [sail o]n [torn] Monday. Sabbath Jany 16 1825. Native sermon in the moming from Mal. 3. 16. Then they that feared the Lord spake often 'CO one another.- in the afternoon from [blank] "Fear not 0 Land for the Lord will do great things. I"} • Mr. Loomis went with a native teacher to Waititi & Waialai,- I went with Airepoa to Manoa. During the afternoon part of the wall on the north side of Karimakus elegant new house gave way & fell, in consequence of which the whole building is endange d.- The cellar walt and the first story were bult by natives not skill in the business, the wa s were therefore laid up slightly and it is fe ed the building will 11 Lllliess the walls are gradually undermined and re~laid upon a fIrm foundation. Monday 17th. About half past 7 o'clock A.M. set sail in the Pakii for Lahaina & Waiakea expecting to stop at Kaunakakai on Morokai to take in some salt for Hido- where also two native teachers who embarked in the same vessel were to be left by direction of Opiia to establish schools- there were from 75 to 100 persons on board- with such a company in so small a vessel my expectations a comfort were not very much raised- every part of the deck & every nook & comer of the little vessel was occupied either with the passengers or filled with calabashes poe, dogs. goats & hogs- so that I hardly moved from my seat the first day except to lean over the side of the vessel to relieve my stomach from the effects of sea • sickness- of the inconvenience of which I was not a solitary instance- As night came on we were about half way between Oahu & Morokai- I curled down on deck having the n ives on each side of me and though I had not room to sneach myself out I felt greatful that could find a place where I might recline. I 8 �LEVI VOLUME 4 slept some but was too U omfortable in my position t enjoy ueh repose.Jany 18. When the day dawned I found the vessel up with the Western end of Morokai- the wind was • light so the vessel did not make very rapid progress till after 12 o'ck when the wind spring up p tty fresh from the Southward & hastened us forward very pleasantly.- The breeze continuing, when the vessel had got up with Kaunakakai, Kahiore concluded to run by & keep on for 3haina to discharge the people on board designing afterward to return for food & sa1t.- About 3 P.M. came to anchor in Lahaina roadsone or t\vo canoes soon came off, into one of which I jumped, & h iug been paddled ashore was met on the beach by Mr Stewart- & by him "vas conducted to the mission houses 'Nere I met Dr. & Mrs. B. who arrived Sabbath, The Becket having been becalmed several days between Oahu & Morokai and when she had got into the channel betw'een Morokai & Ranai taking a very strong breeze tacking and run to the leeward to Ranai,- which occupied the time from Wednesday morning till Sabbath moming.Wednesday 19. Wal d out this morning before breakfast with Mr. Richards & took a view of the land given by Karaimoku- also the plantations in the vicinity- and the land pointed out by Karaimoku for their new houses which Wahinepio refused to grant. Desiring to do something even at the eleventh hour for Mr. R.'s family at Waiakea as to medkal • assistance I accompanied Mr. Richards to the house of Hoapiri for a ninaninau respecting the Pakii- after some conversation with Hoapiri & Kahiore we obtained their consent, with the promise of a compensation to the cr (Hoapiri requiring nothing for the vessel) to sail today for Waiakea with the Dr. & to wait for him till he could leave, & then convey him to Kairuaj but the Dr.'s health having suffered some by the passage, & he being also ill of a cold, & the prospect too of his getting there in season to afford them aid when especially needed being very lll1certain,- he did not think it his duty to go.In going off to the schooner this afternoon in a very small canoe paddled only by a small boy I was turned over into the sea-lwppily for me & for the contents of my pockets- especially for my watch we were within the reef so that I was on my feet i an instant & had my watch drawn out of my pocket which I do not perceive sustained any injury.Thursday 20th. About 2 o'ck the Becket got tmder way & sailed for Kairua- during the afternoon walked out with Mr. Stewart & made an excursion through Lahaina- entered the brick house near e • landing, and after viewing its vacant walls passed on to the extremity of the settlement in a northern direction- then turning, proceeded to the southern extremity visiting in OUf \vay the spot pointed out by Hoapiri for a building spot.- This spot is regarded by the brethren quite as pleasant & healthful as Panieva 9 �LEVI VOLUME 4 and ',.vQuld be preferred by them but for ts distance from the houses of the chiefs. Friday 21st. The praying natives who are formed into a kind of society met this afternoon in the • meeting house. The meeting having been opened by singing & prayer- Mr. R. began the conversation by asking one of the natives whether he waS in the habit of praying; & receiving an answer in the affirmative, continued his inquiries by asking how long a time he had been in the practice of attending to the duty, & the reasons of his commencing it.- These questions having been answered satisfactorily, he addressed himself to others on several passages of Script e which had been the subjects of recent discourses- After the conversation was ended the meeting was closed with prayer by one of the natives.Saturday 22. Walked out befor breakfast & visited the south east part of Lahaina. The ground is strewed with stones) & less cultivated than the other end, and not so well watered- I saw a considerable many potatoes growing but they did not appear thrifty.- The whole soil of Lahaina I think is composed of decomposed lava and e rocks of the part which I this morning visited appear not to have undergone the same degree of decomposition that they have in other places, owing probably to the absence of the degree moisture affecting the soil further to the N west.- Sabbath, 23. Mr. Richards preached to a congo of from 200 to 250 both parts of the day. • Tuesday 25. The schooner sailed this morning to Morokai as I am told for food & not for salt the intention of the captain being to call at a place on the eastern side of this island for salt on her way to Hido.Friday 28th. The Becket arrived from Kairua three days passage- Mr. Hoffman the Russian mineralogist carne immediately on shore & took up his lodging at the brethren's houses- where he will main till the departure of the vessel.Saturday 29th. As Mr. R. heard it stated last night that the Pakii had been ordered by Wahinepio to the windward of the island to bring a keel for the Medford which went ashore some months ago- I felt no small sohcitude respecting the forwarding of the supplies to Hido- In company with Mr. R. I called upon Hoapiri this morning to learn the truth of the statement & to dissuade him if possibl not to send to the keel till after the return of the vessel from Hido. He said he had told \X'ahinepio that she might have the vessel; but if she as willing, he should be glad to send the vessel to Hido first. After returning from his land back of • Lahaina we met him superintendg. his men at work on a taro patch.- I went in company with Mr. Stewart to the house ofWahinepio wi.th a view to obtain her consent for the vessel to sail immediate y to Hido-Soon after we arrived Kahiare the captain of the vessel came in; & after the people had finished their 10 �LEVI VOLUME 4 food- Kahiore entered into co ersation with Kehikiri & Wahinepio respecting the vessePs sailing first to Hido) stating the inconvenience of first going to the windward for the keel, as the vessel was now loaded • with articles for Hido & if he changed his course he must unlade the cargo.The point was decided before we had time to ask a question, and when we asked where the vessel was going we reed. for ans r "to Hido"- & it will sail tonight.Went on board about a quarter before 7 o'ck in the evening and in about half an hour after the Pakii was under weigh. The wind continued brisk about half an hour, but afterwards began to blow more gently & kept declining till it was nearly calm. There were a considerable numbex of passengers on board and so many had crowded into the cabin that it was heated like an oven) & though the captain had reserved me a berth) I could not occupy it- So I took my position on the stem; but my posture was so uncomfortable that I slept but very little.Sabbath 30th. The vessel came just below Morokini off against a place called Honuaula & waited till sun rise when several canoes came off- The Cap. appeared to be waiting for one of the crew who had crossed over to this place by land, for as soon as he was received on board, t vessel proceeded on her way, • standing off towards Hawaii by the East end of Tahoorawe. During most of the forenoon the wind was light & the rays of sun faUing with power my situation was very uncomfortable.- Towards evening tile wind sprung up pretty briskly & made the little thing cut the waves with desirable rapidity. About 12 we were close with the land between Kohala point and Tmvaihae and before daylight came to not far to the northward of Towaihae bay.Monday Jany 31st. Leaming that many of the nattves on board are to be landed this forenoon, & that most of them are bound to Kana, I got out my portfolio & with that on my knees for a table, wrote a hasty letter to Messrs. Thurston & Bishop to be sent by one of the men passing through Kairua. As Towaihae is the best landing place on the N.W shores of Hawaii the cap. first designed running in thither but as the wind was light & he feared that too much time would be taken up in doing it, he concluded to land"the passengers at Keavanui, a place a little to the north of Towaihae. After the people had been put ashore or rather their effects, for a number of them as soon as their c8Iabashes, mats, tapas, &c had been put into the boat, jumped into the sea & swam to land,- I got into the boat with a company • who were going ashore for water, & to rebake some bundles of aipaa. The boat's cre'w were a long time in getting ready to return. In the mean time the wind springing up brisk the schooner was got under weigh & began to ply off & on. 11 �LEVI VOLUME 4 The wind continued to freshen & by the time the boat was in readiness to leave the shore it blew with great fury & is what the natives call apapa. (and is over Kohala point what the Mumuku is out of Towaihae • bay.) The boat was small & besides having 10 or 12 bundles of poe, a keg & several calabashes of water had including myself nine persons in it. we proceeded the wind increased, & as the distance from the shore increased the sea became more turbulent & dashed furiously against the boat which sunk into the water all most to the gunwail . I cast my soul upon the protection of Him who made the sea & land & controls the elements, feeling that without his aid it would be hardly possible for us to reach the vessel which was then standing in under short sail at a considerable distance from land. The sea several times dashed in upon us & nearly filled the boat; & the deep seemed to open its mouth as if ready to swallow us up. As we approached the vessel, which had now come to under a close reff mainBail, the fury of the winds & waves increased and it seemed that the boat would inevitably fill- just as the boat seemed to begin to drLnk i the waves one of the natives jumped overboard to lighten it. The persons in the schooner appeared in an agony of solicitude calling out & h ding up their hands. \Vhen we had arrived to within the distance of 10 or 12 fathoms of the vessel, one of the men on board jumped into the sea with the end of a rope in his hand, & swam to the boat & getting in with it, those on board the vessel pulled us alongside. I felt that our deliverance was a special • interposition of Providence & that the hand ofJehovah alone had saved us- The wind continuing to blow furiously we ran dovm towards Towaihae & came to anchor under the lee of the land in the northern part ofTowaihae bay.- uesday Feby. 1. At 1 A.M. Got under weigh & stood to the north- Spoke the Puahurare bound to a place near Kohala point.- Had a strong N.E. trade & a heavy sea & did not get to the weather of the point till evening ving been all the day plying between Hawaii & Maui. Wedn day 2. At sun rise found ourselves to the windward ofWaipio & off the shores of Hamakua. The land was covered with clouds in the morning & the summits ofMaunakea so enveloped by the mists & clouds that they were not much seen during the day.- \X1hen they became visible they appeared almost entirely destitute of snow. We were most of the day in beating up to the boundary line between Hido & Hamaku Thursday 3. At sunrise in Hido bay wide off beating towards \Vaiakea against a gentle land breeze. From 7 o'ck till towards noon it was almost entirely caiam - • but a gentle sea breeze springing up we began to move gently forward towards land.About 4 o'ck I was met by Mr. Goodrich in a double canoe at the distance of one & a half or 2 miles from the landing place- I put a trunk & a billlde on board & returned with Mr. G.-I was filled with 12 �LEVI VOLUME 4 thankfulness to learn that the brethren had not suffered for any comfort- & that M . R. had been confined n rly three weeks before & was very comfortable.- i.e. on the 14th ofJanuary- The aid of a • physician not having been needed. The brethren had been favored with a visit form Kapiolani. She was met at the volcano by Me Goodrich who went there to meet her, & by him was conducted to Waiakea. She descended the crater & there prayed to Jehovah as the creator of those internal fires that have so often spread destruction and death over the southern & eastern parts of the island- The devastation of which has been attributed by the ignorant natives to the anger of the god Pele which they supposed to dwell there & preside over its fires 'While in the region of the volcano she was met by a priest[lss] [tom] of Pele, whom she accoste & demanded who she was. - The reply was that she was one in whom the god dwelt.- Kapiolani then requested her to come & sit dovm by her side &instruct her. The priestess seemed unwilling but apiolani resolutely demanding her obedience s camp lie food was offered her but said she was a god & did not eatShe had a piece of tapa in her hand which she said was a palapala from Pele. Kapiolani requested her to read but she seemed unwilling to comply and when ompelled to abe she muttered an unintelligible medley of sounds, altogether without meaning. Kapiolani t~en took out her spelling book & hymns, & said, you • have pretended to deliver a message from the true God which you can understand for I too have a palapala- She then read from the books & spake to the impostor of Jehovah the maker [of] heaven & earth & all things- of Jesus Christ the only Savior- of repentance & of a new heart. Du ng her conversation the womas head fell & she was "mumLlle roa" [very silent]. After Kapiolani had finishe her address, the woman said the god had left her, & she could make no reply. Being afterwards invited a eat, she partook without hesitation. Kapiolani arrived at Hido, the 25th of Deer. & during the ten days that she staid was constantly engaged in doing good. The influence which she exerted was exclusively on the side of the palapala- her example was as salutary as her exhortations & advice. She called upon the chiefs and recomm0nded urged [*Note: Both words (urged, recommended) in text; evidently L.c. failed to cross out recommended] them to patronize instruction- to send all their people to school- to refrain from 1 or & play on the Sabbath, & without fail attend the worship of Jehovah. • This visit was a great comfort to the brethren- it tended much to their temporal advantage and has been the means of exciting the people to an attendance upon the patapaia & the observance of the Sabbath. 13 �LEVI VOLUME 4 Maara was absent during the time of her visit, but she afterwards met him in the Division of Puna & had such a conversation with him as to enlist his influence in the favor of the brethren. Namaha also has • from an open enemy become professedly their friend & attends school, & worship on the Sabbath. Friday Feby. 4th. Visited the school which consists of from 90 to 100 about 100 scholars- is instructed at present by Mr. Ruggles & Mr. & Mrs. Goodrich, & is kept in a halall not far from the brethren's establishment, built for the express purpose of commodating a person to watch over their movements, for evil & not for good. But through the mysterious hand of him who doeth all things well, & who will make the \\lrath of man to praise him, converted not only into an instrument for advancing his cause but its inmate turned from a foe to a friend & influenced to take an active part in their favor.The Scholars were called three at a time, & made to read by recognising the letters.- Some in the alphabet some in words of two letters- others in words of two, three & four syllables & plain reading, and eight or ten in the hymns, reading in a class.- This plan I thin vastly preferable to the method pursued in the schools conducted by the native teachers, where a whole class stands up together & with one voice pronounce the word af r the monitor. This may be done without the knowledge of a single letter or the ability of compounding the sounds of two letters or uniting the sounds of two syllables even n the simplest • words.Their present design is, not to fumish their scholars with books till they are well acquainted with the letters, & can read fluently in words of two syllables. After the scholars had read, they were placed in rows on both sides of the building & across ne endnear the door of the other Mr. Ruggles took his seat & asked them questions from 'IVan's Catechism translated by Thomas Hopu, which were answered after Mr. R. in a distinct & loud voice by the whole schoo. \X1hen this exercise was finished Mr. R informed them that as the coming day was the ast day of the week there would be no school- that they must prepare for the S[abbath] [torn] by cooking their food & catching their fish, that nothing of that kind might be done on the Sabbath. He then made a few remarks & closed by prayer. Saturday Feby. 5. Attended by Messrs. R. & B. Visited Kalalau a place lying N.W ofWairuku being the residence of Kiaka a woman who with her husband has the charge of land belonging to Kaahumanu & who • is friendly to the brethren. We crossed the river at Wairuku without difficulty the water being unusually low, there having been little or no rain for two months. And in fact little since the brethren have been here compared with former seasons.- The natives tell them they have seen no rain yet. 14 �LEVI VOLUME 4 The waters ofWairuku have been known to be 25 feet higher than they now are, and they are not unfi:equently 15 or 20 feet. • On the Eastern sid ofWairuku is a large enclosure made by a thick stone wall, which in former times was tabu rOB, and is said to have been a Puhonua or place of refuge. Vegetation seems to suffer much from the drought the tops of the taro & potatoes are greatly dwindled & scorched as are also the vines & grass. The bread fruit trees however of "vhieh there are a great many on the western side of the bay retain their verdure & look flourishing though the present is not the season of fruit.- Sabbath 6th. At the should of the hom the people assembled for worship & collected to the number of about three hundred in the house erected by Koahou near the beach.- Maaro waited outside till the people were all in, & then [he] [torn] came to the door & addressed them to this [effect] [torn] "Unea the head man of the principal part of Hido who received ord s from Kaahumanu to observe the Sabbath himself & to make his people do it- to refrain from labor, from fishing & playing in the mf & to go to meetingalso to attend to the palapala & to make his people do the same, neglects his duty. He does not attend to the palapala & does not observe the Sabbath; but you should not therefore neglect it- Do you now • therefore keep still & listen to what your teachers say & mind their words." He then entered the house & took his seat. Mr. Ruggles made an address relative to the motives from which the ought to cOme to meeting & the marmer of their behavior while there & as to the manner i which the Sabbath ought to be observed, & after a hymn offered up a prayer to Jehovah. This was followed by another hymn and a written sermon in the native language by Mr. Goodrich from the words, "The eyes of the Lord are in everl place beholding the evil & the good."- The people were very stilt & attentive & when the meeting was loosed, left the house with as much order as I have noticed at any meeting in the islands.In the afternoon a Sabbath School was conduct d at the Halau where most of the scholars who attend during the week were present, and rcplyed to answers in Watts' catechism.- Occasionally Mr. R. would enlarge on the answers, & explaining them more fully, endeavor to impress their import on the minds of the pupils. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mr. G. and closed with ayer by Mr. R. I was pleased to • observe that through the day not a canoe was to be seen on the water & not a person bathing.- This has not been the case for any length of time & this respect for the Sabbath is not general throughout HidoThe natives of other di[stricts] [torn] pay no regard to the Sabbath & no attentio[n to ins llction] hom]. 15 �LEVI VOLUME 4 Monday Feby 7th. Monthly Concert was observed in the evening in the house of Mr. Ruggles & we were appy to unite our prayers vvith those of our brethren in the different parts of these islands & with the • thousands of Israel who assemble to call upon Jehovah to build up the Kingdom of the Redeemer. Tuesday 8th. Walked out after tea with Messrs. Ruggles & Goodrich & visited the habitation of Maaro to the southward of the mission house, very pleasantly situated near a large pond abOllllding with fish of the mullet species. He received us with friendly salutations- but as it was near evening we did not prolong our visit. After walking some distance along the margin of the pond & viewing the numerous fish which had collected in the sluices, we directed our steps towards home.Wednesday 9th. Attended Mr. G. this afternoon into the woods which are distant from the houses about 2 miles. We walked over a tract abounding 'with lauhaJ.8 which had been ravaged of late by a fire that had run over it & burned up the grass & shrubs- As the fire had approached the habitations of the people they turned out and stopped its progress.- This tract lies on the borders of the wood, and like the rest of the country is a bed of lava; the surface b ng uneven & fractured, vegetable substances & decomposed lava have formed a rich soil in the cavitie fissures & cracks which affords nourishment for vegetation. • The trees are mostly the ohio. irehua with occasionally a lama & lau hah inte.rsperced not infrequently encircled by wild vines & the tapa & other shrubs- also spring up & form an underwood.Saturday Feby 12th. Set out soon after eight this morning in company with Mr. Goodrich to walk towards the mountains & view the country.- We chose a Weste y course & pursued our way by foot path which led through the cultivated lands, on the Southern side ofWairuku river. The whole surface of the country rises by a gradual ascent as you proceeds in nd to the foot ofMounaroa, which streached far to the southward, on the left, and to Maunakea, v"hich projects its peaks & summits more abruptly to the Westward on the right. The atmosphere in the direction ofMQ akea was unusually dear, not a cloud envelope its heights which at this season of the year are usually cwwned with snow but are now entirely bare, & rather resemble the arid soil of a less elevated region parched by the rays of a vertical sun than the summits of a mountain rising 16000 feet above the level of the sea.- Though the vegetation seems to have suffered a good deal from the drought, yet as we kept on in our ascending path, we found much that preserved its verdant hue.- This is applicable particularly to a tract situated a ut five miles from the sea, • and entirely encircled by the woods- There vegetation springing out of a very rich & strong soil put on its most cheerful garb & only ind ated the profusion with 1,yhich it would crown the labors of industry. From this place we proceeded but a little distanc before we came to the banks ofWairuku & descending them, we 16 �LEVI VOLUME 4 pursued our way, walking over the stones which in the time of a freshet form the bed of the river till we came to a precipice from 50 to 70 feet in height over which the waters are precipitated forming a fine • cascade. The precipice is nearly perpendicular & the summit on each side of the charmel is crmvned with large trees which together with the vegetation creeping down the sides a considerable way from the top, gives it in connexton with the falling water a most beautiful appearance. On one side 22 or 23 feet from the bed of the river 2/3 of the way from the top we observed the water gushing out from cracks in the rocks. On climing up to the place, we discovered, a few feet above where the water issued, an opening; & upon pulling away the grass which had grown up around its entrance, we perceived a shallow cave two feet & a half high at its mouth, & am 6 to 8 feet wide & extending in about 30 feet: from a small crack in the roof of this we observed the water filtering which kept discharging just below.- I crawled in on my hands & knees about 6 feet- It was composed of lava & had been formed during an eruption, by the scharge of the liquid lava beneath while the upper part had hardened & remained firmj- (the roof was covere with small protuberance) or numerous asper ties formed by the cooling of the lava at the time the liquid matter passed off.- At the foot of the cascade was a beautiful pool of clear cold water of considerable depth into which after divesting ourselves a our clothes we plunged for the purpose of bathingj but the waterS were too cold • to render our bath very greeable.- About 11 o'ck we left this beautiful place & directed our steps towards home- After emerging from the woods the sea, & the part of the division of Hido & Puna bordering upon it, met our view. The Eastern point of the islands with th lofty billows dashing high the spray against their immovable barriers together w h a long extent of the shores of Puna on the Southern & Eastern sides towards Kau- were distinctly seen. The country on the western side of the point particularly seemed to lie almost on a level with the ocean.- As we descended towards our habitations we took a different path from that by [which] we \vent up ascended & tuming to the right passed by three old craters formerly no doubt the scene of fearful combustion now of quetness and agriculture They stand in a row & look something like 8n old fortification- the sides of some of them are cu tivated & those parts which are not cultivated are covered with thick grass & fem which give them a cheerful appearance.- The bottom of e one which we passed over was planted with taro and had also considerable of a tutui tree growing in it.At about half past one we arrived at the mission establishment.- • Sabbath Feby 13. Exercises for this Sabbath much the sa as they were on the last, only the attendance was not so good- Not more than 200 probably attended divine service & but little more than half that number the schL in the afternoon. 17 �LEVI VOLUME 4 In the evening enjoyed a prayer meeting at the house of Me Ruggles.Monday 14. Walked over to the N.E. part of the harbor passed some distance round the sea shore which • a little beyond Cocoanut island takes a bend in a S. Easterly direction- Crossed the point & returned in time to be present at the school.During the afternoon & evening made preparations for visiting Ka ILIa 0 Pele by leave of Providence designing to set out with Mr. G. early tomorrow morning. Our design in vi ting the volcano at this time is to ascertain with precision the dimensions of the crater which has hitherto been found impracticable. Tuesday 15th. All necessary preparations having been made for our journey we started from the mission house at 6 dck 45 m. Desiring to determine as near as possible the distance of the volcano from \Vai[a'kea] I resolved to note the time of travelling & the period of stopping at different places on the way to rest or for refreshment. Travelled to the edge of the woods in 1 hr. 29 m. Distance not far from ... miles 4 1/2. Entered the woods at 8 o'ck 3S m. Arrived at a glade just this side of the line of division between the Divisions of Hido & Puna in 49 min. deducting 3 min. detained in conversation with people bearing burdens from Puna to Hido Ie es 46 minutes • travel. ill 2 1/3. Emerged from the woods at 10 o'clk 13 m. having been 37 m. walking from the last resting place deducting 5 m. employed in destroying the place of an idol erected by the natives at the boundary line between Hido & Puna, which is marked by a fissure in the lava, leaves 32 minutes travel ...... 1 2/3. Total distance through the woods to the open country on the Ora side, ...... mA. At 10 o'ck 25 m. started afresh & pursued our way towards Ora travelling at the rate of about 3 miles an hour...... At 12 o'ck 32 arrived at the place where on their way to the volcano about a year ago a party of the mission staid the first night, travelled 2 hours 7 minutes, ...... m 6 1/2. At this place we opened our stock of provisions & took dinner- We felt the necessity of using our water sparingly as the country did not seem likely to afford us much no considerable rain having fallen for several months past- & our supply being small, only what "vas contained in our canteens & a small c • abash, which we obtained at our last resting place [befjore we entered the woods. Started afresh at 1 o'ck. 38 m. and in 1 hr. 9 m. arrived at the place where the party before mentioned staid one night on their return from the volcano, traveUed, about, ...... m. 3 1/4. 18 �LEVI VOLUME 4 Here we bought hvO small calabashes of poe for our native attendants and at 3 o'ck 18 m. set out again and at 4 o'ck 23 sat down to rest on a little hillock near a very CUIioliS formation of lava in the road, having • travelled 1 hr. 5 ffi ....... 3 1/4. After resting 14 minutes started to pursue OUf way at 4 o'ck 37 m. and at 5 o'ck 50 min. arrived at the last houses in Ora where we put up for the night having travelled 1 hr. 27 m ..... 4 1/4. The people reed. us very kindly spread their best mat for us in the best part of the house & furnished us with as much water as we needed, which though not very good was the best that could be found in the region. We had water heated in a sauce pan which we brought with us, & made tea & a tin pot of pia; after refreshing ourselves Mr. Goodrich offered a prayer in the native language, and we laid ourselves down to repose. Wednesday Feby 16th. As soon as the day dawned we arose and made preparations for proceeding on our journey Me Goodrich again prayed with the natives and at 7 o'ck & 5 min. we set out for the volcano. In 56 min. arrived at a piece of woods composed chiefly of ohi3o ire'hua abounding also with high fern & other shrubs- having stopped 11 minutes previously to our entering it reduced our time of travelling to 45 • minutes, ...... miles 2 1/2. We renewed our journey at 7 o'ck. 28 and after trav[ellingJ [torn] 26 minutes we stopped to eat our breakfast, at 8 o'ck 21 ffi. we started again and in 1 h. & 21 ffi. arrived at a cluster of ohia trees which it is said escaped an eruption of Kirauea 120 or 25 years ago. Time of arriving 9 o'ck 42. Time on the way ...... 2:14 Deduct time of stopping by the way, 40 ffi. 'VVhole time of travelling 1 h. 34 m.- ffi. 5 1/2 set out from the Oht3 trees at 9 o'ck 52 m. and arrived at the volcano at 11 o'ck. having travelled 1 hI. 08 ffi. 3 3/4 Recapitulation. From the house to the woods............................. ..4 1/2 • Through the woods ............................................... .4 To the first stopping place ..................................... 6 1/2 To the second stopping place .............................. 3 1/4 19 ffi. �LEVI VOLUME 4 To a resting place on the road .............................. .3 1/4 To the place where we put up for the night the • last houses in Ora ..............................................±JJi 253/4 To the woods above Ora .............................. 2 1/2 To the Ohio. trees .......................................... .5 1/2 From the Ohia trees to the Koa grove we judge stance to be one mile. To the volcano ....................................... 3 3.4ll.lL:l Whole distance from Waiakea to Kirauea or the great volcano called also by the natives aKa rua 0 ka At 1 dck 12 m. commenced measuring the crater with a cord 254 feet in length walking as near the edge as we thought prudent. We began on the N. S arted on a W by S. course. In some places it was difficult to define the upper boundary [of} [torn} the crater as in many places the sides were sloping. [Thi]s [torn] was particularly the case at the N.E. & S.W. ends [whlich [tom] are the extreme parts of the volcano the distance [acrosJs [tom] from E. to W. being much less than from N.E. to S.W. or from N. [to S.] [tom] At both those ends we • passed within the bluffs which to a spectator at a distance would strike the eye as part of the grand outline of the crater. At 5 dck arrived at an encampment on the E. whither we had sent our natives to prepare us a shelter for the night. It s a temporary dwelling erected for Kapiolani at the time she visited the volcano. We found it comfortable & well suited to our accommodation. In passing round from the place where we set out to this point we measured out 125 cords i.e. 125x254.... 31750 feet.After partaking of some refreshment & committing ourselves to the care of the keeper of Israel we lay down in full view of the fearful deep so long the center of volcanic action in this island. We counted 12 places emitting light & burning lava. Though more than double that number of places were observed during the day emitting smoke. Thursday Feby 17. We arose with the dawn & made preparations for descending and at 6 o'ck 15 \vith cautious step began our downward way. In about 15 minutes we reached the ledge a border of lava • encircling almost entirely the interior of the crater. At some former time this ledge doubtless marked its bottom but the immense discharges of lava has caused the centre to fall in & repeated discharges having made room for more materials for volcanic action, most of the former bottom has caved in & left only this 20 �LEVI VOLUME 4 ledge and a greater part if not the whole of this will in process of time be precipitated into the p sent bed of the crater. The ledge in many places was cracked & seemed nodding to a faU- From the appearance of the • fallen mass below in some places indicating a recent disruption I could not but think that the volcanic fires are frequently receiving fuel from the ledge. In two places it had for a short distance entirely fallen in, & we were obliged to sera ble over the rocks & loose stones \vhich on the fall of dee ledge had rolled dovvn the almost perpendicular sides of upper bounday of the crater.- In some places the ledge is still of very wide dimensions from 1/4 to a third or half mile. On the ledge at the N.W. part we began to measure & walked round nearly to the S.W. part- but were detered from going round the South side by strong sulpurous fumes "vhieh were driv that way by a brisk northerly wind not only from the great body ofHre which is situated near that end, but from all the other fires of the crater. We measured out our cord of 254 feet 40 times, & thought this could not have measured much if any mo than one third of the whole distance round which if correct would make it a little over five & three quarter miles. Mr. O. took an observation on the ledge at this side in order to find the angles of elevation by which to determine the depth, and after descending to the bottom on the same side, he took another from a point at the N.W. brim. We passed over to the Eastern side very near he middle benveen the • North & South ends & took another observation from the summit of the bluff at the N .Eastern extremity. The bottom which from the brim appears smooth & nearly level we found exceedingly rough & uneven, filled with chasms & fissures some of which had recently issued lava others more remotely, others still formed by the expansive power of heat. -We crossed over mounds of large dimensions & difflcult & dangerous passages which had been raised by the heat & burst open by the heat leaving the whole surface filed with cracks & fissures- Very considerable of the surface at the S. end has been raised from £ifty to one hundr , or one hundred & £ifty feet; there the internal fires appear to rage with intense heat, & make a great noise, sometimes resembling the sound of the surf breaking on the shore others that of i umerous forges acting together. On our way to towards the N.B. end we crossed a quantity of lava that had been so recently discharged that it had not become perfectly cold our course lay directly over the middle of the bed, but the vapor rose so hot that we dlought it unsafe to cross in th direction & we kept more to the rig & passed over only the outskirts of it.- Most of the lava appeared to have been discharged from a tunnel or • crater about 30 feet h h which we passed at the distance of about 500 feet- The tunnel was still discharging lava though not in large quantities, frequently throwing up the ignited matter six or eight feet sometimes it wo d rise to the lips of the crater & burst out as from a boiling cauldron, again it would 21 �LEVI VOLUME 4 disappear & emit nothing more than smoke & sound. We did ot think it safe to venture nearer on the Eastern side and we had not time to go round to the northem & western side where \ve supposed the lava • to be cold.- After collecting a few specimens of the most recently formed lava some of which were still walm at 10 min. past 12 o'ck we began to ascend with as quick a step as the ruggedness of the way would admit and arrived at the top at 40 min. past 12 o'ck. Having sent on our natives to the North E. d of the crater where some sandal wood cutters from Ora & Puna had made encampments we commenced finishing measuring that part of the crater which we had left unmeasured last evening. At 1 o'ck & 35 ffi. we came to the place whence we started th~ afternoon before & made the distance 7874 feet.- Including 31750 feet the result of yesterdays measurement makes the whole circumference of the crater 39624 feet that is 7 1/2 miles & 24 feet.Having completed this part of our business, we hastened to the place where we had sent on our attendants with directions to get all things re y for our departure. At 2 o'ck & 17 minutes we commenced our walk towards Ora-We had not proceeded far before it began to rain, this circumstance together with the shortness of the time before night induced us to quicken our steps- We walked very fast and in 2 h. & 33 m. arrived at the place in Ora where on our way to the • volcano we put up for the night.Here we dive ed ourselves of our wet clothes & dried them before a comfortable fire, and having prepared a dish of tea & pia refreshed ourselves & lay down under the gua ian protection of Jehovah to whose care we had previously by prayer commended ourselves. Friday 18th. At 5 min. before 6 o'ck we were on our way towards Waiakea where we hoped to arrive before evening. At 5 ffi. before 8 o'ck having travelLed 7 1/2 miles we stopped at a pleasant native house to prepare breakfast- Here Mr. G. conducted prayer in the native language, &, having refreshed ourselves, at 10 m. after 9 o'ck we set out afresh for home.- Having wrenched my ancle in the mOlning I found travelling painful & as I proceeded the difficulty increased and I was obliged very greatly to slacken my pace that it was 1 o'ck when we arrived at the commencement of the woods and half past 3 when we emerged on the Waiakea side. Here.Mr. G. ft me to go forward and at 15 min. before 6 o'ck I arrived at the mission establishment. I suffered much pain during the last 18 miles- more particularly while passing • though the woods where the road is extremely bad. Saturday Feby 19th. Mr. G. calculated the observations taken at the volcano to ascertain the depth, but as there appears a ven,r considerable disparity between each, he concluded that there must either have been 22 �LEVI VOLUME 4 a defect in the instrument used on the occasion or that the base line was not taken correctly-We judge however that it cannot be less than 1000 feet deep.• Sabbath 20th. About 300 people attended divine service this morning. Mr. R. as usual commenced the exercises by an address which was followed by singing and a prayer. Mr. Goodrich then stood up in the desk & read a sermon in the native nguage & closed the meeting with prayer. In the afternoon the scholars & a considerable number of spectators assembled in the halau & Mr. R. attended to the usual catechctical exercise conducted to the benefit of the scholars.Tuesday 22nd. Embarked on board the Pakii in company with the natives belonging to Mr. R.'s family, who desirous to return to Tauai their native island. Had obtained Mr. Rs' permission for so doing, though their removal from his family will be severely felt .. About half past 9 o'ck A.M. the vessel was got under way & so speedily was it effected that Mr. Goodrich did not succeed in putting on board a package of letters which was nearly in readiness when I left the house, but which detained him a few minutes to close. The wind soon began to blow a pleasant breeze and at 11 o'ck we passed point Makahanaroa the N.W. boundary of Hido bay. In half an hour after we sailed by a mokuna or small veney opening from the sea called Lakalau where Tamehameha had his head .• quarters established at the time he conquered the Division of Hido at that time the residence of & under the jurisdiction of Keoua- At a quarter before one passed Raupahoehoe where Tamehameha during his conflicts for the mastery of his part of the island had his residence about three years. At a quarter past one we passed the point Makahuipa- It is a little to the Eashvard of KauIa the mokuna that defines the limits of Hido & Ham ua on the NW. At 5 o'ck P.M. passed the beautiful valley ofWaipio & at sun down that of Waimanu in its neighborhood. Both of these places are rendered formidable in their appearance particularly to a vessel a roaching them from the sea by the bold shores for a considerable distance on each side & the high bluffs at the entrance. Wednesday Feby 23. At SUD rise found myself off against Wairuku on the Windward side of the island of MaUl. Here the island appears to be nearly divided into two parts- the mountains rising & towering to the clouds on the eastern & western divisions & the low land forming a neck between them which is hardly visible a distance at sea. The breeze was light and it was about 12 o'ck when we doubled the northern point •• . . of the island, & opened the channel between Maui & Morokai. At 2 o'ck it being calm I left the vessel with Kahiole in the boat deeply laden with fresh fish caught in the great pond at Waiakea & proceeded towards the N.W. part of Lahaina at 4 o'ck we landed & I proceeded to the missionary establishment where 23 �LEVI VOLUME 4 I arrived just before the commencement of the exercises at the weekly lecture. A large whaling ship the Daniel of London Capt. Buckle arrived this afternoon. • Friday Feby 25. This afternoon the praying females of Lahaina met for the first time at the house of Hoapiri for the purpose of social prayer & conversation- among those who took the most active part was Hoapiri Wahine- Nahienaena was also present. She is said to be il:aita in the pule.- There has been quite an alteration in her for the better of late.In the evening Mr. R. attended by Taua & myself went to the house of Hoapiri to converse with the chiefs with respect to the practice of females going off on board of the ships for the purposes of prostitution- Mr. R. conversed a short t e with Hoapiri & his wife in the presence of a full house upon the subject of his visit and then they sent for Wahmepio the governess- On her arrival with her husband they held a conversation with her and afterwards they expressed their design to do what is in their power to put stop to the practice.Saturday 26th. Having learned that the chiefs could set no definite time for the Pakii's sailing to Oahu,- that it might be a fortnight or 10 er, and perhaps might be first sent to Kairua,- Mr. R.- though it would the best for me to take passage in the Enterprize as Mr. Halsey had politely offered to give me • accomodations on board.- Immediately after dinner Me H. sent a boat on shore for me & by the time I got on board the ship was under weigh.- The sea breeze which was brisk when we started did not last us ti we were out of sight of Lahaina.It continued calm till night and indeed we had nothing that could be called a breeze during the ight. Sabbath 27th. At da\VI1 we were over against the Western end of Ranai wide off, having that on our left & Morokai ex nding far to the N.W or W.N.W. on our right.- The wind was very light during the day and at sun down we had but fairly opened the Channel between Morokai & Oahu.- Spent most of the day in reading Young's Night thoughts and the New Testament. found it upon the whole a lonesome day.In the evening the wind sprung up from the South and blew a pleasant breeze thoug the night.Monday Feby 28th. At day light found Oahu in plain view before us the ship standing up towards it with a p asant Southerly breeze.- As soon as we had passed Diamond hill and opened the harbor Honoruru the ship fired for a pilot.- In less than an hour the Pilot came on board & conducted the ship • into the inner harbor. I was met at the beach by Me B. and by him conducted to the missionary establishment.Wednesday March 2nd. The Becket sailed for Ta i.- thence she is to proceed directly on her voyage24 �LEV! VOLUME 4 By her sent to Mr. \X1hitney a canoe obtained by Mr Ruggles at Hido for the station at Tauai. Mr. B. conducted the service this afternoon at the meeting house- and Loomis, on acct. of a slight • indisposition of Mr. S.- which prevented his going out, went up to Kaahumanus encampment at Monoa & attended service with her.- She i about building a school house & a house for public worship there.- A report that the Wahling Ship Globe Capt. Worth had been taken possession of by the crew who had ffiutined & murdered the Captain & three officers has been confirmed.Thursday March 3rd. 1825. Having on my r um from the windward scovered a deficiency in my ash of nearly 60 dollars and suspecting strongly that a native in the family had taken it, Mr. Loomis & myself instituted a search.- We had strong reasons for suspecting this person from the fact that the money could not have been stolen by a stranger, as the key of the trunk which contained the cash, was locked up in a cupboard in my room & the room also locked, the key of which however was left in a dra,y in Mr. Loomis' apartment. This person had been left alone the house several evenings and had full opportunity if so disposed to steaL- We secretly examined his chest & found articles that convinced us that he was guilty.- As he was absent we sent for him- told him that some person had been stealing from us, and that we suspected him. We had considerable conversation with him to no effect, finding him unwilling to make • a disclosure we requested him to open his chest: he emed unwilling, at first but finding that concealment was vain he at length made a full onfession. He had disposed of all the money except five dollars.- We found however that money was not all that he had taken, goods to the value of more than 25 dollars were found in his possession which he had taken out of the cellar- and he acknowled d that he had disposed of articles to the amount of about 8 dollars more.Commenced building a stone store house in the yard, the dimensions of which, without e walls are to be 40 feet by 22- We e.-xpect to be under the necessity of putting on a thatch roof & covering it with mud. Friday March 4th. Mr. & Mrs. Loomis &.their children went up to Manoa to visit Kaahumanu.- They found her people engaged by her direction in building a house for public worsrup,- & a school house. Sabbath 6th. The missionary labors of the day, as has been the case for several Sabbaths past, have been abundant.- Mr. B. preached to a full congregation of the natives in the morning from Provo 28 13. and soon after the e.-xercises were osed set off for Manoa to conduct divine worship with Kaahumanu in the new • house there which was to be opened for religious services. At 11 Mr. Stewart preached to the English congo from Gen. 14,4.5. and in the afterno went to Manoa to conduct a second service there,- while Mr. B. attended to the duties of the evening service here. Text 25 �LEVI VOLUME 4 GaL 1.4. Mr. Loomis rode to Waialai and addressed the people. • Monday 7th. By invitation of Capt. Arthur, Messrs B.S.L. & myself took breakfast on board the Swift. Mr. Loomis & I went to Manoa this afternoon to see the man who has the charge of our land, he has neglected it very much, and suffered grass & weeds to overspread all the taro patches. It is our intention to eject rum from the land & commit it to the care of another.- We afterwards "vent to Kaahumanu's encampment and conducted the monthly prayer meeting with her and her people. As the new school house had not been dedicated, and as the teachers had gone up thither for the purpose of attending a dedication service, we advised the people to meet there and attend prayers, as there would not be time to conduct two services. The house was filled. Me L. made a short address & prayed- after singing Taumi offered up a short prayer and the meeting 'vvas dosed-TIle utmost order & stillness prevailed during the exercises.- It was half past five when we set out to return we walked very fast and in one hour arrived at the mission house the distance not being short of four miles and a half.The confinement of Mrs. Stewart took place this even g.- • Wednesday March 9th. Early this morning reed. notice that a wha ng ship which we observed coming to anchor last evening in the oads was the Almira Cap. Osborne 6 months from Edgarton with supplies for the mission.- It was also stated that the vessel brought communications which gave the sad intelligence of the death Rihoriho & Kamamalu in London.- The latter information we were unwilling to credit till we should see the accounts ourselves- Mr. B & myself hastened on board.- Letters from our friends were handed us- in one from Mr. Evarts the death of Kamamalu was entioned- We were in hopes that the death of the king was only a report, though the Capt. assured us that e had seen an account of it in a aper which he had had on board but which could not then find.- The Ship Peru was then in sight ich he had spoken & which had paper on board giving an account of the event.In the course of the forenoon boats which had gone off from he shore to the Peru returned with newspapers- in one of which the death of Rihoriho was stated to have take place on the 15th of}uly only 7 days after that of Kamamalu- and also that both of heir bodies in lead coffins enclosed ill wood attended by the king's suit were to be deposited on board the OfHey Capt. Stavers for transportation to these • islands.Previously to the receipt of the papers Me B. had called upon Karaimoku & communicated the intelligence contained in Mr. Evarts letter.- Karaimoku was now invited into Mr. B.'s house & informed of 26 �LEVI VOLUME 4 the facts as stated in the ne'tvs papers. He was firml though he exhibit a countenance full of care- those who followed him to the house could not refrain their tears:. In the afternoon Kaahumanu & the chiefs that were with her at Manoa having reed an acct. of the mournful intelligence- returned to Honomru.- The eeting of the queens was followed by lOlld wailings,- There was nothing however outrageous & but very little disorder.After the close of the usual weekly lecture Karaimoku arose & addressed the people- desiring t ill to mourn the death of the king with sorrow of heart & to observe two weeks of prayer- in which they should morning & evening pray with sorrow to God.- T ir creater, preserver & Sovereign.Thursday March 10th. Keriiahonui sent in a communication this morning containing an enquiry as to the propriety of the teachers going through the whole village & uniting with the people in prayer at their houses. The plan was thought a very good one & we learned that it was immediately put into effect.Karaimoku, Kaahumanu & several other of th high chiefs took breakfast with the family- after prayers which were conducted in the native language, Karaimoku dictated a letter in the name of Kaahumanu- to be signed by the young prince who is now king- Kaahumanu & himself communicating the death of the king & queen- four copies of which were taken one for Nahienaena & the chiefs at Lahaina one for Gov. • Adams, one for Naihe & Kapiolani & one for Kaikeoava at Tauai.- Our upplies were landed today from the Almira & found in good order- The Cap. & owners of this vessel have conferred a favor upon the mission by their generously conveying these supplies free of freight for which they have our thanks. [Memorandum on Loose page] Boards & Lumber. shovels, & spades a few hoes an invoice of hollow ware might do well, Tea kettles, spiders, a few bake pans, Flat irons.The natives have an implement of husband y which they call an 00, wide socket chisseis answer the purpose if they could be Jnt out to sell for 40 or 50 cents smgle.- • an assortment Door locks & padlocks- many would Handsaws.- I �LEVI VOLUME 4 Adzes) a few broad axes. & perhaps nan-ow do. [tom] dIes & Bridles • [tom] tin ware Cups) tumblers, tea pots [torn] pots, Oil fillers, dippers. Ink & ink powderWriting & printing paper Slates & pencils- wafers & sealing wax. Lead ncils- a few rulers.- Pen knives various qualities. Pencil cases- silver & a cheaper kind. Blank Books mostly small of the description of letter & Memorandum books. Common School writing Books.many ,vould sell. • A small quantity of handsome paper for book covers.Morocco leather for the same purpose. a small quantity of paste board Such as book binders use for books Portable Desks) to sell low Slates & pencils If large Chairs could be shipped so as to sell cheap a few might be disposed of to good advantage, I might say a good [tom] [many] Hats, wOl~h from 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 most about 3 or 3 1/2 dollars Shoes mostly mens not of a high price • have [torn] Prints [torn} Friday 11th. With the approbation of the brethren I set sail with Opba in the small schooner Wailele 28 �LEVI VOLUME 4 which bears the dispatches of the chiefs to Lahaina & Kairua announcing the death of the king & queen.- My object in going is to visit the station at Kairua in order to gain a more perfect knowledge of their circumstances & prospects & to decide upon t method of forwarding supplies to the br. at Kairua & Mr. Ely • at Kaavaroa.- I hope also to ascertain the views of the brethren with respect to maintaining our station at Waiakea.The wind was very brisk & our little vessel cut with gr t rapidity through the waters till we had got out to where we were obliged to lay nearer the wind. TIlen having to encounter a head sea & a strong wind OUI progress was slow. Owing to the excessive motion of the vessel I was afflicted or a short time with sea sickness but having by the kindness of Opiia been provided \vith a good berth in the cabin I lay down & rested comfortably through the night.Saturday March 12th. During the whole of the night the wind blew very strong & the vessel made short tacks- the current was also against us, so that in the morning we did not appear to have made much progress to the windward- Diamond hill was still in full sight- The whole of this day was spent without our making apparently five miles to the windward- Towards evening the wind in a measure abated, & the • tide probably became more in our favor, & we stre~lched off to the S. East.- Sab. 13th. At sumise found ourselves to the S.\"\I. ofRanai steering a course to the lee of It.- As \-ve advanced to where the high lands of ui & Ranai intercept the regular trade inds we were becalmed.Opiia gave directions for the observance of the day; and by her request religious worship was attended on deck in the morning & afternoon. The services were conducted by hinearii one of the native teachers of sober deportment & correct habits. Towards evening we were favored with a bree & directed our course towards the E. end of Ranai intending to run under the land between that island & Ta orawe. Before light we came to anchor & about one hour before day Opiia went on shore [to] communicate the tidings of the kings death.Monday March 14. As soon as it was light the boat returned to the vessel & I immediately put my tnmk & some of my baggage into it & went on shore.- • The news of the death of the king & queen produced no different excitement than what the same news produced at Oahu. The wailing was moderate & there was not the least appearance of disorder.- There was no public annunciation of the news by the discharge of cannot [carmon?]- all was stilL29 �LEVI VOLUME 4 Tuesday 15. At 2 o'ck P.M. Opiia sent for me to go on board- The Deliverance & Wailele "vere got under way at the same time- and run up together between Maui & Tahoorawe- On passing the gaps in • the mountains were had the wind very strong it also blew very strong out of Kamaalea bay & we were obliged reef our sails.Wednesday 16. Having had a brisk wind most of the night at sun rise we found ourselves within a few leagues of Ha'waii & off against Towaihae which time a mumuku appeared to be blowing out of the bayThough we "vere too far off to feel its full force yet the waves ran high & the wind taking the surges by the tops drove the spray against us in showers- careening Ollt [our] little vessel to her railing.- The oblique rays of the rising sun upon the troubled sea, foaming billows & dashing spray presented a fine ocean scene, touched with not a little of the sublime.- The winds called by the natives mumuk are of short continuance- its rage therefore was soon spent & we were left in a calm. We made but little progress during the day.- Towards evening Robert, who embarked with us at Lahaina, by the request 0 Opiia conducted a service designed to correspond with the usual weekly lecture. Thursday Mar. 17. A very moderate land breeze during the night & a head current k t us at sea. In the morning we found ourselves 12 or 14 miles to the orthward of Kairua- About 10 o'ck a.m. we came to • anchor in the bay directly against the fort which is uarded by 4 horrid looking images erected by the natives at the time they were devoted to idolatry & under the influence of the tabu system. I landed with Opiia near the Gov's house. She was met by a number of natives who LLfter up their voices & wept as she approached.- The tidings of the king]s death occasioned no greater itement than it did at Lahaina. There \vas considerable wailing for an hour or two & then all was quiet.I found the brethren in comfortable circumstances- Me Bishop had moved into his ne"w house which is situate contiguous to the landing at a convenient distance from the meeting house about a quarter of a mile from the Governor]s & less than that from he body of the inhabitants.- Mr. Thurston's house is not so conveniently situated- it is from a quarter to a third of a mile from Mr. B. 's & about the same from the meeting house- Mr. T. had moved into his cook house, as the hOLlse built by Gov. Adams did not answer his expectations & he is desirous of having a deduction in the price Or to have it built over again- he would not take possession of it.- • Each of the establishments is to be surrou ed with a stone wall; Mr. B.!s which is designed to be about 60 fathoms in dimensions has been commenced and wiH soon be completed. Mr. Thurston desires to have a wall very much larger, particularly for the accomodation of his children that they may be secluded form the 30 �LEVI VOLUME 4 natives.- Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely wefe at Mr. Bishop's- Honorii who has been recently married lives in a small thatched house between the house of Mr. Bishop & the meeting house. He conducts a school & is • said to be active in doing good. Friday March 18th.- At a quarter before 12 o'ck A.M. I set out by land for Kaavaroa to visit Mr. E11'Some of the way the path led over tracts of rugged lava very difficult to travel and made pa able by smooth stones brought from a distance placed upon the 1av3.- About 2 o'ck passed the battle grollild where Karaimoku obtained the victory over Kekuaokalani the rebel chief- The spot was marked by heaps of stones raised over the dead bodie of those who had been slain in the combat- The grave ofKekuaokalani was pointed 0 to me- it was distinguished from the others only by its being a larger pile.- Here was decided the fate of Hawaii's gods & ancient superstition- Here the tabu syst with aU its bloody rites fell nerveless & yielded dropped its struggling victims.- At 4 o'ck arrived at Mr. y's habitation & recd from him & Mrs. E. a most hearty welcome.Kaavaroa is distant about 12 miles from Kairu in a Southerly direction- The village itself is not large but there are many populous villages in the region of it. Kearakekua contains many inhabitants & being but a few miles distant across the bay is easily accessible for instruction. • The population under the imro iate instruction of Mr.. is in as interesting a state as any section of the island containing equal numbers.- The meeting house is filled on the Sabbath with attentive hearers who seem to ofit by the instructions they receive.- Much attention is paid to order & decency- A number of bye laws were formed at the time the house was first opened for worship & they provide that no dogs shall be brought into the house- that there shall be no smoking- no spitting on the mats- no ",rhispering or moving about.Mrs. E. conducts a female prayer & c versation meeting on Friday aftemoon of each week & teaches a Sabbath School of 40 or 50 scholars who are making rapid mprovement- Many of them discover quite a alent for commit ing to memory which they exercise on the Catechism. Mr. E. having supplied them with a translation of Watt's & of the Tahitian. Mr. E. lives in a thatched house built by Kapiolani & appears to be very comfortable & in many respects happily situated- though he would feel himself more so if he had an • associat~.- He has recently commenced building a stone wall of about 60 fathoms round his es ablishment, an indispensable appendage. Mr. Ely states that a severe shock of an earthquake has recently been felt there~ It was in the night and 31 �LEV1 VOLUME 4 was so violent as to arouse the whole vi1lage- The terror of the scene was increased by the falling of part of a high precipice which overhangs that section of the bay-TIee people flocked to the house of Mr. Ely w • re he conversed & prayed with them.Saturday Mar 19. Walked out with Mr. Ely viewed the meeting house; and was afterwards conducted to the spot where the celebrated Capt. Cook was killed- The spot wher he stood when cice spear was thrust into him & the place where his head ruck when he fell were pointed out to me. A cocoanut tree was shown me still perforated with a ball discharged by one of the adues of Capt. Cook during the skirmish. I obtained a branch from the tree & a piece of the rock where his feet stood.At about 10 o'ck set out in a canoe with 2 men & a boy for Kairua and at 4 o'ck arrived.- Just before we arrived the n ives ran the canoe inside of a reef or sunken rock- 'while we were passing it several large waves rolled in, one of which broke upon us & partly filled our canoe- one of the natives instantly jumped into the sea for safety, but the other two getting the head of the canoe round paddled off. We had the good success at mount the billows as they rolled towards us & soon got out of danger- The native who jumped out swam after u & overtaking the canoe got in & resumed his seat and paddle. Sabbath March 20th. In the rning the congregation consisted of 300 or 400 natives. The services were • conducted by Mr. Thurston- In he afternoon the congregation was not quite as large Mr. Bishop preached on interesting sermon which was listened to in a pleasing manner. The English service was rather of a social kind- It was at the house of Mr. B. & oruisted of reading a sermon, singing & prayer. Monday 21st. Attended by Mr. Thurston entered the great cavern called by the natives Raniakea. Perhaps the name of the glace is Raniakea, & not the cavern. The mouth of it is but a fe roods from Mr. T. 's door- We entered upon our hands & knees having each of us a lamp,- after advancing six or 8 feet it enlarged very much & allowed our walking erect- It varies in width & hei t - in some places it is thirty feet wide & as many high, in others it is not half that- in several places we were obliged to crouch in order to pass- the direction is about W. towards the sea; and is gentle declivi.ty corresponding to the surface outside. We descended till the water laved our fe & we were obliged to stop- It terminates doubtless at the sea.- • The water is brackish & cool, and the natives admire to bath in it. The Gov. as commenced digging in order to obtain a communication to it. At 8 o'ck P.M. Opiia sent to inform me that the breeze from the land had sprung up & the vessel was 32 �LEVI VOLUME 4 ready to sai I gave the brethren & sisters the parting ha & went on board.- The wind was Ught & we made but slow progress.• Tuesday March 22nd. Durlng the aftemoon a pleasant tIa sprung up & we made desirable progress towards Maui.- In the evening we passed Morokini. Wednesday 23. In the morning \ve were in sight of Lahaina the sea "vas calm & stHl, & the breeze not enough to fill our sails- and it was 10 o'ck A.M. before we came to anchor.Mr. R. I found stnl feeble though on the mending hand.- He rdated a very interesting circums nee which had taken place while I had been absent at Havvaii- After due consideration he had come to the conclusion of demanding from the chiefs payment for a nu er of articles vvhieh had been stolen form Henry's house some time ago. He addressed a letter to Nahienaena, Hoapiri & Hoapiri \vahine informing them that as Herrry was about going away he wished the means of settling with him, and as he had had his things stolen by the na yes while in the employ of the miss. he thought it right to remunerate him.- He therefore wished th to pay $50 for tl1e effects stolen.- Mr. Richards was very doubtful as to the effect this unusual demand would have upon the mind of the chiefs he feared they would make it an occasion for being angry.- But in less • than two hours after the letter had been delivered a messenger came up with 40 dollars in cash and a large hog worth 10 dollars.A new meeting house has been commenced which promises to be the best yet erected in the islands. The found tion is raised ::I little & is composed of stones & earth.- The osts are straight hewn sticks of a durable kind of wood. It is laid out to be about 95 feet in length & 24 feet broad.- It is situated only a few rods East of their pre nt establishment.March 24.- At 7 o'ck the Wailele on board which I embarked with Oplia for Oahu set sail, with a pleasant breeze.Friday Mar. 25. About 10 o'ck A.M. came to anchor near Pakaka- I was met on th.e shore by Mr. Bingham- In a few moments after I landed Opiia came on shore & was met by her husba with whom she walked arm in arm to the wood house.- I have been much pleased with the demeanor of Opila during the whole of intercourse with her on the passage.- Not a morning or evening has passed wi out singing & • prayers either on deck or in the cabin. Saturday 26th. Employed in copying the pubHc journal & writing letters to Mr. Evarts & Mr. HilL Sabbath 27. The Congregations of the natives were large & attentive- Mr. B. preached. 33 �LEVI VOLUME 4 Mr. Stewart preached in English from 1 Tim, 4. 8. 'IGodIiness is profitable unto all things." • Mr. oomis exhorted at Waititi. Went myself in the aftemoon to Manoa & assisted Kaluaapana conduct worship at the new me ing house where about 20 persons were present- retuming to Honorum we unned aside to a company of about 30 persons whom we saw collected together & held worship with them. Kaluaapana discovers a good deal of of zeal whether it is according to knmvledge it w 1 take some time to determine.We stopped at two other places where we were told that Keriiahonui had been to attend worship. The Brig Tamehameha sailed this aftemoon for the Society Islands & South lunerica- by this opportunity a number of private letters ,;vere forwarded to America & the joumal of this station for about 3 months.A little Seh. arrived form Lahaina having on board Henry Stacy & the natives belonging to Mr. Rugg s who came with me on board the Pakii from Waiakea. It is the object of Henry to get a passage for America.Monday March 29 [28J There have been many more applications for slates than it is in our power in • justice to the other st;ltions to comply with. If we had 500 for his station I think we could dispose of them all at 5 cts. a piece in articles of provision in the course of a few months.Tuesday 29. The N. York arrived form Lahaina with Wahinepio- who was sent for in consequence of a slight illness of Karaimoku.SamL Kapa carne down in this vessel- The Factor Capt. Maxey on board which he embarked from America in ovember 1823 having arrived at Lahaina.The Sch. on board which Mr. R.'s men embarked at Lahaina sailed this aftemoon for Tauai. Wednesday March 30th. The lecture this afternoon was well attended the services were conducted by Mr. Stewart- Text "Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners." Thursday 31st. The Pakii arrived from Lahaina and brought a very pleasing letter from Mr. Richards respecting the interest the chi s take in the good cause,- They appear willing to cooperate with the mission in the work of reformation.- • In the evening a young man one of Tuhio's family came into Mr. E.'s to have his arm set- he had fallen in running & broken the two bones just below the elbow- Nit. B. succeeded very well in setting it. F day April 1st. the Thomas Capt. Coffin "\",hich sailed 10 days ago retumed to this port having been 34 �LEVI VOLUME 4 obliged to put back in consequence of being in a leaky condition- 3000 strokes an hour.- [of the pump?] Sabbath 3rd. t meeting house was crowded & the people unusually decent in their appearance Mr. B. • preached an interesting sermon from Titus 2~ 14. "%0 gave himself for us that he might save us from Our sins." &c. In the afternoon he preached he preached close & discriminating sermon from the words "Know ye not that the umighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Be not deceived neither fornicators" &c. English discourse by Mr. S. from Ps. 89. 15. "Blesse are the people that know the joyful sound." Mr. Loomis went to Waialai- Keriiahonui conducted service at Waititi.- Mr. Stewart conducted service at Moanarua- Karaioulu & myself attended him- orders having preceded us from Karaimoku for the people to assemble about 70 persons coHee d & took eir positions in the house & round the door & so pleasing was their attention to the word & encouraging the prospects of doing good at the settlement there, that an appointment was made for a meeting in the same place on the next Sabbath. Monday Apra 4. Had a most striking ex bition of ingratitude & depravity in the ca of a native in Mr. L.'s family- He had been detected of theft some weeks ago, but upon his promising to refund the amount, we engaged to let the affair remain a secret & to allow him to continue in the family- We have • subsequently fOLmd that he took advantage of our lenity to involve himself deeper in guilt & to do us further injury by repeating his thefts- We have missed dungarees to the amount of 60 dollars, which he must have taken as some of it was found in his possession, also 2 Boxes contg. 10 axes each. Mr. B. Mr. L. & m ysetf brough him before the Chiefs & made a formal complaint, they censured him, & bid him restore what he had taken.- \X1hether he can do it is doubtful; & whether the chiefs will take any energ ic measures to secure obedience to their commands is quite as much so. Mon. Can. for the natives Mr. B. addressed those present from Ps. 135.3. l<prai ye the Lord; for the Lord is good. Sing praises unto his name for it is pleasant." The family observed the season at Mr. Bingharn's. Tuesday April 6th. The Tartar arrived from the Coast ofS. America. Mr. Stewart recd. a package which was forwarded from Am. by cile u.s. 74--- in which "vas a pac ge from the missionary Rooms.- It is said the Patriots have been victorious & that the Spanish troops have been ordered home. The U. States was • expected soon to sail for these islands. Wednesday Ap. 6th 1825. Tahitian was buried this afternoon. He arrived here in the Eliza Arm from the Soc. IsIs. about 7 months ago, had been sick 5 months- He had been baptised at the Soc. IsIs, & recd. 35 �LEVI VOLUME 4 into 1vir. '0/Hsons Church but on account of some irregularities in his conduct he was suspended from the communion• His conduct since he has been here has been exceptionable. His remains were brought to the meeting house & a sermon preached by Mr. Bingham from Rev. 14~ 13. At the close of the sermon Me B. read a letter from the King written at Rio de Janeiro three months after his embarkation, which stated that he was happy on board having left off drinking. Saturday 9. Last night the discharge of cannon off the harbor apprised us at some vessel was in distress: this morning we perceived the hulk of a vessel lying high up on the reef to the west of the harbor which we were informed was the Royal George Capt. Barnes of London about 8 months out, with 600 barrels of oiL The Capt. was not on board & it is said the mate & all the hands were asleep & the helm in the hands of a native of these islands. The masts were cut away soon after the vessel struck, & she bilged in about an hour. The crew & as many hands as could be hired have been employed about her to day in saving the rigging sails and a native vessel hired for the purpose of bringing ashore whatever can be saved.Sabbath Ap. 10th 1825. Full & interesting congregation sermon from Hosea VIII ~ 10- English • congregation very smail but those who were present gave good attention Mr. S. preached from Prov.I-2B. After dinner Mr. S. went to Moanarua where he with the aid of Keriiahonui conducted religious worship to a small congregation- The people appear very indifferent to religious things & seem to have no desire to be instructed- It is a very good place for a school but none has yet been established there.Keriiahonui says if we persevere in going to them & preaching the word to them they will by & by become interested in good things.- On our return we observed a large collection of people at a distance from our path who had been attending to the huda- Keriiahonui directed his steps towards them, entered a house & addressed a large number. Many 0 them had been drinking to excess & were at first somewhat noisy, but they afterwards became quiet & emed to listen vvith a good degree of attention. Mr. Loomis went to \\1aititi & nducted religious exercises.Several vessel made their appearance off the roads- one of them proves to be the Offley Capt. Stavers having communications on board from the King. Tuesday 12. Put supplies for Mr. YVhitney on board the Eos about to sail for Tauai. • Wednesday 13. The Schooner for Tauai sailed this morning. Thursday 14th. I have been furnished with another occasion to speak of the mel'cy of God. Our turbulent cow having calved I went into the printing house yard with Mr. Loomis where she was tied with 36 �LEVI VOLUME 4 about 2 fathoms of rope to a post. 'W'hen I approached her she came at me with great fury tal she was brought up by the rope. I approached nearer & she came at me a second time- The third time she broke '. the rope & then rusing at me furiously she knocked me down with her head, her horns passing each side of me. In this condition I lay covered with dust with the cow over me pressing me with her head & trampling with her feet tal Mr. Loomis succeded in beating her off.- The injury I sustained was trifling compared to the danger of my situation. In the afternoon went up with My. Loomis to Manoa & made an agreement with our hoaina to clear out four taro patches for which we are to give him 100 fish. A small chooner 3lTived from Lahaina & brat. letters fro Mr. Richards.Saturday April 16th. Cap. Charleton arrived in the Sch. or hermaphrodite brig Active. He precedes the Blonde Frigate, from which he parted on the coast of S.A. Cap. C. has a commission from the EngL Govemmen to act as consul, com rcial agent, or agent for seamen, in all the islands of the Pacific. The Sch. Rover Cap. Cooper arrived form the Coast of Califomia, where he fell in "vith Mr. Dana in the Waverly who had reed. on board at the Society islands packages of letters & publications & some articles for Mr. Ellis. The above were put on board the Rover by Mr. Dana. Among the letters was one from John Adams • the patriarch of Pitcairns island, where Mr. Dana touched after his departure from the Soc. Islands. The letter was written to request Mr. B. to send him a minister. Another Sch. arrived towards evening from the coast, which belongs, it is said, to Baltimore. Sabbath Ap. 17th. Mr. B. preached to a full congregation of natives from Rom. 8.6.- ML Stewart preached in EngUsh from Ps. 119-1.30 "The entrance of thy work giveth light." In the afternoon I went with Riebd. Kavaaioulu & John C Airepo to Moanarua where about 50 persons assembled at the house of the he man and listened with pleasing attention to the hymns that were read & the exhortations that were addressed to them.returning we stopped at a cluster of houses in Kalihi assembled between 20 & 30 persons & addressed to them the words of Salvation, to which they listened with attention. The little schooner Deliverance arrived from Hawali this evening- She had been destined to Hido, but was obliged to put in to \X1aipio on account of the weather whence she returned to this port. • Monday 18th. Sale of the articles saved from the wreck of the Royal George.- attended but bought nothing. Tuesday 19. Sale continued. 37 �LEVI VOLUME 4 In the afternoon Mr. & Mrs, Char1eton & Mrs. Taylor he sister of Mrs, Charleton took tea & spent the evening at Mr. Bingham's. • Wednesday Ap. 20th. Sale of the articles saved from the wreck continued- bought a few things- Mr. Charleton & the ladies took tea & spent the evening Mr. Loomis'. They were shmvn the printlng establishment & the Hawaiian books in print with which they were pleased. Thursday 21st. It is stated that a number of daring fellmvs made an attempt to rob the Adonis Capt. Sestair, the Baltimore Schooner, which arrived at this port last Saturday- Some f the crew were suspected to be accomplic s- The plan was prevented & two of the crew have been put in irons- The rest are said to be Englishmen, but have secreted themselves & elude seizure. Sabbath 4. Very fun native congregation Mr. B. preached in the morning from the Story of Ruth "Thy people shall be my people & thy God my God" &c. in the afternoon from the words- "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy."- Mr. Stewart preached in English to a larger auditory than common from the words "The things which are seen are temporal: ut the things which are not seen are eternal." Mr. Loa s conducted a meeting at Waititi in the aftemoon. Not being weU yself I did not attend meeting with any of the native teachers as I usually have done on Sabbath afternoon.• The sailing master of the Active \vas badly hurt in the leg this aftemoon near to Mr. Allen's while riding for pleasure, by the kick of a horse. Tuesday April 26th. A part of yesterday & the whole of th day employed in putting up & shipping supplies for Lahaina & Kairua on board the Pakii. Wednesday 27th. The Pakii & ana ernative schooner sailed for the windward the former for Lahaina & Kairua.- Returning from putting letters on board the Pakii, stopped on board the Active, and purchased 5 pieces of calicos. There were a number of natives on board who had called to purchase. The vessel was thronged yesterday \vith purchasers.Thursday 28th. The captain of an EngHsh vessel called upon Mr. B. nvice today to reproach him as the author of a disappointment in his expectations likely to take place with respect to obtaining Polly Holmes to accompany him on his whaling voyage.- He alledged that Mr. B. had sent for her & advised her not to go, they had interfered in an affair with which he had no concern. He said i.f i.t had been any other person • than a clergyman who had thus frustrated his wishes he would have kicked him down the street. Saturday 30th. Went with Mr. Loomis to search the house where Kulamea now Iives in order if possible to get back some of the articles which he stole from us- we had been informed by a native that he still had 38 �LEVI VOLUME 4 in his house a quantity of axes & case knives. This information we carried to Kara oku, & he ga orders to a number of men to search the house, & sent for us to go & identify our property.- We found no axes, but • we found the box which had contained them & we also found one dozen of knives forks & a number of table spoons also an axe belonging to Mr. Harwood which had been stolen.- The axes Kularnea said he had given away to his friends a long time ago.- Good deal of rain has fallen today. Sabbath May Is A full native congregation both in the forenoon & afternoon- in the forenoon Mr. B. preached form Ps. 1~ 1 and in the afternoon from Luke 24.21.- The attention manifested by the natives was pleasing.Mr. S. preached in English to a respec able congregation from Ruth 1~16. "Thy people shall be my people & thy God my God."Mr. L went to Waititi in the afternoon.Monday May 2. Monthly concert- Prayer meeting in the afternoon t the house of Mr. B. addressed the natives form Ps. 72 Mr. B. ~9. (Be n again to take my meals at Mr. Loomis being more convenient than heretofore as we have employed a man to do the cooking for whose services we are to pay him five dollars a month.) • Wednesday 4. A small sooner arrived this morning from Lahaina with Hoapiri wahine & her train. as The vessel brought no intelligence from Mr. Richards it probably sailed without his knowledge. Bya whaling ship 6 months from new Bedford which came to anchor this morning in the r ds learn that the vessel which we suppose has supplies on board for the mission was to sail in 10 days after his departureThe )::aptain reports that he spoke at the GalHpagos i.slands the shi.p Frances which has a few casks of nails on board for the mission.Thursday May 5th. This forenoon the Pakii arrived from Lahaina & with disappointment I learned that she had not been to Kairua ha ng b n sent hither express to convey intelligence that the Blonde had arrived, & would this evening proceed for this place. Karaimoku & his attendandts had gone to Waititi, a messenger was dispatched forthwith wi.th the notice & during the aftemoon he returned to Honoruru.Friday 6th. At sun rise the Blonde de her appearance off Diamond Hill and between 9 & 10 came to anchor in the roads. Immediately after anchoring she fired a salute of 14 guns which was answered by an • equal number from both fOlts.- Boki & company landed about 11 o'ck and were met by Kaahumanu & the chiefs at the kings wharf, where a most affecting scence ensued.-Just as the boat carne up, Kaahumanu & several of the highest chiefs walked towards th water, and when within nyo or three yards of 39 �LEVI VOLUME 4 the shore, they lifted up their vOlces & wept, and were promptly answered by the party which had just landed. The two parties drew near each other wailing as they approached & clasped each other in their • arms & joined noses as the parties met there was a discharge of C3ililon from the fort. After the first burst of jo was over (or rather that which appeared rather an expression of grief than of joy) they proceeded slowly towards the wood house inte upted every step by new friends in \-vhose arms they were successively clasped & with whom they exchanged the usual salutation of joining noses. They sat down on a mat in front of the wood house & indulged their feelings for some time in loud wailings. My attention was attracted by several of the attendants of the deceased king now returned who formed a eparate group a little one side. They seemed carried away by the excess of their feelings as they in succession embraced their friends & joined noses- one or two of them seemed almost exhausted & could hardly stand- during the time the chiefs sat upon the mat there was a loud wailing kept up by the people around.After the general excitement of feeling was over the chiefs & people repaired to the meeting house which was filled to overflowing and then a service was conducted by Mr. B. after singing Mr. B. read a psalm translated into the Hawaiian language, made some suitable remarks and addressed the throne of • grace, after which, a translation of Tappans ode was sung; and by the request of Mr. B. Bah made a short address- which was followed by an other address from Mr. B. & dosed with pra r. Saturday May 7. Lord Byron & the officers of the Blonde came on shore this forenoon & were introduced to Karaimoku & the chiefs. Understand that there are valuable presents on board the frigate for Kaahumanu, Karaimoku & others.Kauikeouli appeared in a full royal dress such as ing George himself only wears which was presented by the King. Lord Byron \-vas introduced to some members of the family and his manners & appearance left a very favorable impression on their minds.This afternoon the Pakii after receivg. some more things on board for the brethren at Kairua got tmder way & proceeded a second time for Hawaii. Sabbath May 8th. A very full & interesting congregation ML B. preached a sermon suited to the occasion of the return of Baki & his suit from England, from Ps. 116~ 7. "Return unto thy rest, 0., my soul, • for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee." Mr. Stewart preached to a respectable Eng. Congo from Prov. 23. 26. "My son give me thy heart." Mr. L. & myself went to Manoa in the afternoon & conducted worship in two different places.40 �LEVI VOLUME 4 Tuesday 10th. Gov. Adams arrived during the night and this morning communicated intelligence that Dr. B. & Wife, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop, & Mr. & Mrs. Ely expected to take passage for Oahu in a whaling ship • that had touched at Kearakekua. About 10 o'ck the whaling ship hove in sight and bet en 2 & 3 o'ck in the afternoon our friends came on shore & were welcomed by us at the mission houses. Naihe & Kapiol8Jli came down by the same conveyance, and soon after landing proceeded, attended by most of the chiefs, to the meeting house, where an appropriate service was conducted.\X1hile the vessel was off Towaihae, Nir. Goodrich who was on his way from Waiakea to KaiIua called on board- The brethren urged him to take passage \vith them for Oahu but he declined lest he should be detained so long as to occasion anxiety on the part of his family having made no such calculatlon at his departure. (Mr. O. stated that since the news of the death of the King in England had been confirmed at Waiakea- the chiefs had tumed to their old customs had neglected instruction, & carried their hostility against the palapala so far as to stop the schools, & prevent the people from attending to instruction.) ." ... , ........ (over drawn, paha) • Wednesday May 11th. The coffins containing th remains of the king & queen were removed from the frigate & deposited in the house of Karaimoku where they will remain till the cemetary now building is ready for their reception.- The procession was formed near the kings wharf; it was headed by chiefs of the third or fourth rank bearing immense splendid kahills after which was the band followed by the marines from the frigate, next were three bremren of the mission & immediately before the cars the chaplain & physician (surgeon) of the Blonde, Mr. Bingham & Mr. Stewart. The cars were dra\V11 by 40 cruefs of low nmk dressed in black. The coffins were covered with crimson velvet very elegantly omamented- Directly behind the coffins followed the moumers- Mr. Charlton sup rting the young king & Lord Byron the young rincess walked first, behind them Kaahuffi811u Bob & the first & second Lieutenant of the Blonde the other chiefs followed interspersed with the officers of the Blonde- followed by a company detachnlent of men from the ship attended by the midshipmen. The foreign residents brought up the rear.- The procession then ,valked up to the meeting house & halted in front of the door- as the coffins were too • heavy to be handled easily they were not taken from the cars and the company sto in front of the house while the funeral service was ttended, the EngUsh part of which was performed by Mr. Bloxhem the chaplain according to the fonn of the Episcopal Church- Mr. Bingham afterwards read a hymn in the 41 �LEVI VOLUME 4 native language & made an address to the people- The procession then moved back to Karaimokus yard & oceeded to the house prepared for the temporary reception of the bodies. After the comn had been • removed & deposited in their place Mr. B. read the fLmeral hymn & by permissio of Lord Byron the band performed Playels with pleasing effect- and Mr. Bingham concluded the exercises by a short prayer.Most of the natives who attended were dressed in black with badges of mouming- Kauikeouli was very perbly dressed in a regimental suit presented by George the urth with golden epaulets & swordNahienaena also was very beautifully attired & made a han orne appearance. Many other chiefs were habite elegantly in new garments received by the Blonde.- The usual Wednesday lecture was well attended & the services conducted by Mr. Bishop.- After meeting Kapiolani & Na[ihe] [torn] walked over to the wooden house & took tea. Understand that Karaimoku has assigned his new stone house to Lord Byron for his accommodation while he shall remain at this port and he has accordingly commenced removing thither such of this personal effects as his convenience requires.Thursday May 12th. The weekly meeting of the family was attended at the wood house, Kapiolani & Name having come in before night were present & in consequence of it part of the services were conducted • in the native languageSabbath 15th. Mr. Ely preached to a very full house of natives the morning & Mr. Bingham in the afternoon.- Mr. Bishop conducted the EngLish services.- In the afternoon & before the native service Mr. Bishop accompanied by myself & Richard went a short distance up the vally back of Honoruru & conducted worship in two places- Though the number in both instances who came together was small it is hoped the attempt to do good will not be altogether in vain. Mr. B. asked one man what he thought of the state of his heart-he said it was good- there was no evil in it- Mr. B. then enumerated several of the sins of the country & asked him if he had cast them off.- He said no--- Mr. B. asked him how he could then be free from s . Monday 16th. In the moming I attended an auc on for the disposal of articles belonging to the Thomas a whaling ship with a full cargo of oil condemned at this port & mad purchase of a cask of bread & a barrel of beef- • In th afternoon the brethren & sisters now at Honoruru consisting of two famiHes from Kairua one from Lahaina, and the members of tills station- being together at the mission house, ci1e occasion was imp ved to organise a meeting for transacting business relating to the interests of the mission. A moderator & scribe 42 �LEVI VOLUME 4 were first chosen to gulate the meeting & record its proceedings aftenvards a committee of three were appointed to receive & arrange subjects for consideration proper to be acted upon at future meetings and • the meeting adjourned till tomorrow at 2 o'ck P.M.Tuesday May 17. Sale of the Thomas' things continued but did not remain long as nothing was to be sold to day that the mission wanted. Went on board the Frederic Augustus \vith Messrs. Stewmt & Bishop & purchased two hats.At 2 o'ck the brethren met according to adjournment and had much conversation upon the question, Ills an uniformity in the orthography of the Hawaiian language expedient, & what is the best means of securing it?" Two resolution were passed and the meeting adjourned till tomorrow at 2 o'ck P.M.The first of the Resolutions was as follmvs HResolved that it is expedient in transferring foreign words & proper names into the Hawaiian Language to preserve their identity as far as the genius of the language will admit.l1 The Second: viz. "Resolved that a Committee of three be appointed to correspond with the different members of the mission as to the expediency of establishing an unifOlmity in the orthography of the • Hawaiian language, and to submit this meeting for their consideration, propositions embracing the difficulties now felt in the present mode of spelling the language.Mess. Bingham, Stewart & Chamberlain \vere appointed to this Committee. Wednesday May 18th. Employed in the moming in assisting to get a 120 gallons cask of oil into the cellar which I bought for 22 dollars of persons who saved it from the wreck of the Royal George.Afterwards "vent with Mr. Loomis to the village with the cart & oxen to get up a cask of bread and a barrel of beef which I bought at the sale of Capt. Coffins goods.At 2 o'ck the brethren met according to adjournment and upon the subject of the expediency of publishing a Scripture tract and a Catechism it was resolved, that a Scripture tract be published as soon as practicable, and also--- Resolved th_at Brother Bingham be requested to prepare one for the press.- further Resolved. that a Catechism e prepared & published as soon as practicable.- Adjourned to tomorrow at 9 oclock. Soon after the meeting was adjourned the bell was rung for native service & a good number • attended who listened with apparent interest to the discourse of Mr. Bishop founded on the words what think ye of Christ.Thursday May 19th 1825. The brethren met at 9 o'ck according to adjournment and upon the subject 43 �LEVI VOLUME 4 of the Catechism which was deferred to the present meeting it was) Resolved that the improved doctrinal Tahitian Catechism b considered the basis of the one now to be prepared ;md upon the adoption 0 this res • ution it was Resolved that a Committee of three be appointed to prepare the Cate ism for publication, this committee consisted of Messrs. Bingham, Bishop & Loomis- and afterwards Mr. Ely was added to it. Resolved that a committee of three be appointed to report upon the expediency of receiving & educ ing heathen children in the different families of the mission in compliance with the wishes and appropriations of benevolent individuals in America. Messr Bingham, Stewart & Bishop were appointed to this Committee- & the meeting adjourned to tomorrow morning at 9 o'ck. The lecture prepara ry t the communion which by leave of Providence will be celebrated on the approaching Sabbath was attended this afternoon- The services con ucted by Me Stewart. Friday May 20th. The adjourned meeting was opened with prayer by Me Ely and the next article upon the docket was brought forward upon \vhich it "vas Resolved that a Committee be appointed to investigate the subject and report on the method of inducting into the Church converts to Christianity.- Choice was then made of Messrs. Bingham, Thurston & Richards to be of this Committee. Upon the next question • "which night is it most expedient & proper to keep in connexion with the Sabbath- Sabbath or Saturday night?" No vote was taken but it seemed to be the general opinion of the brethren that Sabbat evening should be regarded as holy time, &, that in their instructions to the natives, they should recommend the observance of Sabbath in preference to Saturday evening; but that in their own practice they should refrain as much as possible from secular employments on Saturday evening.- The meeting was then adjourned to Monday 9 a k a.m. Several of the ladies attended the native female prayer meeting.- In the evening had the company of Mr. & Mrs. Charleton & Mrs. Taylor- also of Me Reynolds who called in to see Me Goodrich.Cap. Cooper in the Sooner Rou sailed for Manilla & Canton. Capt. \V'hippey of the Independence sailed for the Coast ofJapan. I should have said the Independence sailed yesterday, and the Frederic Augustus Capt. Earle sailed today. Saturday May 21st. This day has been marked by nothing important as it respects myself except giving • Capt. David Barney a bill for $500 at 60 days on Henry Hill Esqr. for 4.662/3 borrowed of him at 20 pr Ct advance;- and paying a company of natives 26 dollars in cash & 22 yds of duffil for 62 large stones & some smaller ones desi.gned primar:Jy Pl (p6nc.~pall-y?] to buLld an addition by & by to the printi.ng offi.ce. 44 �LEVI VOLUME 4 Sabbath lInd. In the morning Mr. ingham preached to a very full congregation of the natives from Acts 8- part of the 30 & 31 verses "Understandest thou what thou readeth- and he said how can I • except some man should guide me."- In the afternoon Mr. Bishop preached from Rom. 8-9. "If any man have not the Spirit of Christ he is none of his.>! Me Ely preached in English from Ephesians C. 6- from the 11 to the 17 verse inclusive.In the afternoon all the members of the mission at this station except Mrs. Stewart & Betsey St kton assembled at the meeting house to commemorate the dying love of Christ & show forth his death before the heathen- The baptism of Boki by the French Chaplain having been acknowledged in England, & the ordinance of the Supper having been administered to him there, & nothing having yet appeared in his life since his return to forfeit his claim to the privilege of communion he was permitted to partici[pateJ [tom] with us. We sat down together and fed by faith on the Lord Jesus, and found it a pleasant season.- His food was sweet unto our taste, and we sat under his shadow with great delight.- May the time soon come when multitudes from among the heathen shall with understanding hearts draw near to observe this sacred ordinance in remembrance of Him who offer himself a sacrifice for the sins of the world. Monday May 23rd. Not being convenient to meet together in the morning our adjourned meeting for • business was deferred till aftemoon.- Having assembled the following report was presented and accepted. The Committee to whom was referred the subject of educating heathen children in the families of the missionaries, beg leave to submit the f lowing report. During the two first years of the operations of the mission about enty children were received & instructed in the mission families The expenses of which were for the most part defrayed by the liberal contributions of foreigners at the islands, & by the special patronage of King Taumuarii, during his residence at Tauai his mvn native island. A few of that number have been employed as useful teachers, some have died, some serted, some have been dismissed for insubordination and one remains who first received the name of Henry Martyn & was placed on the foundation of a Society of Young Ladies at Nantucket, but has since by their request been called Abner Morse. No native female child remained very long lUlder the missionary roof, nor gave evidence of being benefited materially more th others who merely attended school, except perhaps Delia, who became the • wife of Hopu. During the three last years of the operations of the mission there have been on an average about fifteen boys and occasionally two or three girls connected with the mission families, rendering assistance, & 45 �LEVl VOLUME 4 receiving the rudiments of a Christian education; but in a very few instances has there been suffLcient encouragement of their steady perseverance to place them on the funds contributed by particular • individuals or societies for children to bear the names which the donors have designated. During the existence of the mission) partial provision has been made in America for about thirtv five children to be supported & educated in the families of this mission; and although this method of benefiting the heathen is in many cases admirably suited to promote the design of Christian missions) & although it may be desirable that the experiment should be more fully tried at the Sandyvich Islands, & that any member who should choose to pursue it should be at liberty to appropriate to that object such donations as have been or may be particularly designed for it, yet the Committee cannot in the present state of the nation, recommend to any considerable extent this method of prosecuting the work of the mission but they would propose that the efforts both of the male & female members of the mission to enlighten the nation should in general proceed on a much larger scale, involving less comparative expense than the plan of boarding schools.- On these points the Cqmmittee are supported by the general sentiments of the missionaries in the South Sea Islands & by the deliberate advice of Messrs Tyerman, Bennett & Ellis. • In coming to this conclusion the committee have been influenced particularly by the following considerations. 1. The very great expense which boarding schools in this country would involve compared with that of Ceylon & compared with the expense of the common schools in this nation. 2. The unwillingness of the children in general to submit to the restraints of a civilised Christian family long enough to complete their education so as to answer the reasonable expectations of their benefactors. 3. The superior claims of many chiefs to missionary attention, & of other promising adults who could not be conveniently embraced in a boarding school, & who ought nevertheless to be well instructed with a view to their aid in cile work of the mission as teachers. 4. The great demand of the whole nation for more widely diffused instructions & the more public & extensive preaching of the GospeL 5. The exposure of our offspring to the influence of the undesirable habits of native Children to be • trained up with them.The Committee would therefore recommend that with ( a very few exceptions) the benevolent individuals & societies who have had it in their hearts to do good in this way, & who with great kindness & 46 �LEVI VOLUME 4 warm solicitude have presented and may wish to present their offerings to the Lord for this particular purpose, be early made acquainted with the present views of the mission on the subject & with the special • thanks of the mission for their liberality, be respectfully reque ed through the agency of the Board to transfer & direct their charities to the general support of this mission or to the general objects or to any particular object embraced by the American Board. The meeting for business being do d several of the brethren attended an enquiry meeting for the natives- It had been mentioned yesterday in the discourse of the moming that if any wished to become members of a class on probation for baptism they would today have an opportunity {to} express their wishes- There were from 20 to 25 who it was thought might properly belong to this class.Tuesday May 24th 1825. Met according to adjoumment & the meeting having been opened with prayer the following resolution was presented & accepted. Resolved that in view of the importance of preparing a competent number of school masters and assistant teachers among the people promising youths shall be selected at the different stations and regularly educated in schools & c sses for that purpose, so far as it shall be found practicable by actual experiment.• Upon the question "Is it expedient to retain the station at Waiakea with only the present means the mission possess f maintaining it?" the following resolution was presented & accepted. Resolved that the mission decidedly approve of the maintenance of the station at Waiakea at least until Mr. Goodrich shall feel it desirable to leave it for a season.The meeting after the passing of this resolution adjoumed- Several brethren & sisters of the family by invitation of Mrs. Charlton & Mrs. Taylor went on boad the Active to tea.Wednesday 25th. An interesting circumstance has this day occurred 'vvorthy of being recorded. At the time the Royal George "vas wrecked the captain employed a small schooner belonging to Opiia to convey ashore whatever could be saved, the vessel was in use two days though but few articles were saved%en the captain called to settle with Opiia two hundred dollars were demanded for the vessel which he refused to pay he afterwards however paid one hundred dollars but thought it a large price, & • complained of the injustice done him by the tives- Opiia was thought however not to be in fault & has by subsequent conduct most satisfacto ily proved it.- By some conversation with Me Bingham last evening her mind was brought to the contemplation of the subject as to the correctness of her receiving the 47 �LEVI VOLUME 4 hundred dollars mentioned above- and was recommended to make her duty as to returning it a subject of prayer.- To day she came to Mr. Bingham and said she had made up her mind to retUlTI i t - Mr. Bingham • went with her to the village & was present at her interview with the Captain. She placed the money before him saying she gave it up to his disposal- She had taken it without knowing that she had demanded too much. It seems that she had though first of charging only 40 dolls. but was told by George Taumuarii & an her native who had been to America that 40 dolls. was by no means enough but that she ought to charge 100 dolls a trip- and their advice had induced her to make such an exorbitant demand.After the money had been given up the captain was in some suspense as to what should do- he however concluded to divide it "vith her. He therefore took back fifty dollars & requested her to take the residue- which she did saying it was maitai & appeared perfectly satisfied.The native services were conducted this af emoon by Mr. Goodrich- the congregation was large. Thursday May 26th. A meeting of the breth n this aftemoon after looking to the throne of Grace for direction & a blessing the following resolution \-vas presented and excepted.Resolved that in view of the information from the Cor. Sec. respecting the embarrassed state of the funds of the Board we will renew our engagement to practice the strictest economy in the use of our means • of support;- that we will study to diminish the expenses of the mission by inventing & adopting new methods of economy in the management of our affairs & by scrupulously refraining from incurring the least item of expense to the Board not necessary for our health & usefulness- & that we will moreover endeavor to cherish in ourselves the feeling of more entire dependence on God for the daily supply of our wants & while we look to our patrons & friends in America for the continued means of imparting the knowledge of salvation to the perishing heathen around us we will endeavor gratefully & habitually to praise the Author of every mercy for his past kind & providential care over all the members and all the plans & objects of the mission.Saturday May 28th. Somewhat of an unpleasant circumstance took place this evening. An exhibition of phantasmagory had been contemplated by Lord Byron at the stone house of Karaimoku for the amusement of the chiefs- It was not the wish of the chiefs that if should be attended to on this evening and Kaahumanu just before night dispatched a message to Lord Byron with a request that it might be deferred • till some other evening- but the messenger was too late- Lord Byron was on his way up prepared for the entertainment.- 'When he leamed the pleasure of the chiefs he appeared dissatisfied and came into a house where a number of them had assembled for a prayer meeting, and in a boisterous manner enquired 48 �LEVI VOLUME 4 the reason of its being tabu to attend to an innocent amusement, & insisted upon their attendance.Several of the chiefs made their escape secretly- & came over to Mr. B gham's and enquired whether it • -was right for them to go.- Most of them had no inclination at all to be present, notwithstanding Mr. B. did not dissuade them from it, but advised them to follow their own inclinations- The young prince & princess were determined not to be present & they made their escape- Th first lieutenant of the Blonde was sent to search for Karaimoku & bring him along & he came in to Mr. B.'8 while K. was then settling the question with himself as a matter of conscience. He concluded at last to go.- The entertainment, though on another occasion it would have been highly ratifying to the chiefs, appeared not to afford them any pleasure, as they were not prepared for it- i\nd Lord Byron was disappoint . - It was an unhappy circumstance that Saturday evening was selected for the exhibition.- The more serious among the chiefs seem desirous to make Saturday evening season of preparation for the Sabbath.- Kaahumanu said she did not wish to be presen for her naaLl was not leat~a- Kapiolani was literally dragged in to see the show in tears, and made her escape with Naihe soon after the exhibition commenced.Sabbath May 29. A very full & interesting congregation. B. preached a searching discourse from Matt. 23.33. "How can ye escape the damnation ofhell"- In the afternoon Mr. Ely preached to a crowded house • from the words "God is ngry with the wicked every day."- iia & Kapiolani gave the most fL"Ced & egar attention, and many others seemed to hear for their lives.Mr. Bishop preached in English from John .3.3.- After the close of the exercise the ordinance ofbap sm was administered at Mr. Bingham's house to the infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Stewart- Mrs. Charlton & Mrs. Taylor & some other strangers were present. In the afternoon I accompanied Karaioulu back among the plantations to converse with the the people at their houses & make knmvn to them the things concerning the kingdom of God. We conducted two meetings with sam appearance of doing good.- On our return we stopped at the house of Tahinu one of our native teachers who has lat y by a singular Providence been deprived of the use of his legs. He is obliged to keep his house, but nevertheless strives to do good by instructing a clas who come to him regularly for that purpose.Richard endeavored to inspire him with patience & resignation to the divine will by referring to he • case of Job & the manner of his repelling the instigation of his wife to charge God with blame. "Shall we receive good at the hand of God & shall we not receive evil?"Mr. Loomis went out also in the afternoon to hold a meeting with the people.49 �LEVI VOLUME 4 Monday May 30th. Invitation was given yesterday to those who wi.shed to give attention to instruction to tum from their old practices & to obey the word of God to meet this day & enroll their names.- More • than 130 subscribed a paper expressing the above intention embracing most of the highest & most influential personages in the nation- Kauikeouli signed first, after him Nahienaena, Kaahumanu, Karaimoku H03piri Kalakua &c. It is interesting to be able to record Kahalaia as one of them and that he furnished much reason to hope that he is about to huh ma lea pono. Tuesday 31st. The brethren met at noon and resolved themselves into an ecclesiastical council for the purpose of examining Mr. Ely in his knowledge of the pdndples of Theology & as to his Call to preach the Gospel, in order to his being set apart to the ministry by ordination. Mr. Bingham was appointed moderator Mr. Bishop Scribe.The Ainoa sailed this afternoon for Tauai. Wednesday June 1st. The brethren met this evening to attend to Mr. Ely1s examination; His knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel 1 his manner of defending & explaining them 1 & his motives for desiring ordination were most satisfactory. His wish was decidedly approved & Saturday was fL'Ced upon for the day of his ordination. • Friday 3rd. The principal chiefs dined on board the Blonde by the particular invitation of Lord Byron. Karaimoku was one of the guests, his health being very much improved Kauikeouli in full royal dress was another- Kaahumanu) I understand, though she set out, was prevented being present by indisposition. Mr. Bingham & Mr. Stewart dined with Mr. Bloxham by his invitation at his temporary residence in the village. Saturday 4th. The ordination of Mr. Ely took place this afternoon. The house was pretty nearly filled with natives and the exercises were commenced in the native language. The sermon was also in the nattve language & was preached by Mr. Bingham- text Matt. 28. 19, 20-- Go, ye, therefore & teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father & of the Son & of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.- The Consecrating prayer "vas offered Mr. Stewart, the Charge address by Mr. Bingham & the Right hand of fellowship by Mr. Bishop.- The exercises were appropriate and the chc stances under which they were performed exceedingly interesting.- It was pleasant to behold • so many of the principal personages of the nation witnessing the solemn con.secration of one to the work of dispensing to the thousands of this dark land the word of salvation- to see them looking on with interest and receiving to the enquiry of their minds "what mean ye by this ordinance" an explanation in the 50 �LEVI VOLUME 4 commission of Christ to his disciples in their own language- After the ordination the brethren & sisters • ua ho oakoa i Ka hale 0 Me Bingham and took a social cup of tea. Sabbath May Otme] 5th. Mr. Bishop conduct d the native ser ce in the mornin The Congregation \vas very fulL Mr. Bingham preached in English from Hosea CIO, v.l2. "Sow to yourselves in righ ousness reap in mercy" &c. At half past two the brethren & sisters assembled in the meeting house to hear the religious experience related of a number of the most attintive & promising of the Congregation. There are a number who furnish some evidence of having passed from death unto life and it has been thought desirable that such should be placed under a particular course of instruction prepar y to their baptism & introduction into the Church, and that they should feel themselves under obligations to walk with circumspection- to make the word of God the rule of their life an be more d~rectly under the watch & instruction of the missionaries.- Richard Karaaioulu, Kapiolani, Kaahumanu, Karaimoku, Opiia, Keriiahonui, Hoapiri wahine, Tapule, Laanui, & Kaiu were questioned respecting their religious experience & present feelings & intentions- Most of them date t ir conversion about st.'\: months ago. The account which all of them gave of the state of their own minds, of their repentance towards God, faith in Jesus Christ, desire to follow him & to be conformed to the word of God, was so sati actory to the brethren that they were unanimously of • opinion that the propounding of them as candidates for baptism was consistent & proper. - These ten were then invited to stand up as an expression of their desire to be considered candidates for baptism of the determination to follow the instructions of the word of God, their desire to belong [to] the company of Christ disciples & their resolution to forsake all their old ways & walk in the path of life.- Mr. ngham addressed them on these points & put the question which was answered in the afftrmative.Monday May OW1e] 6th. The Chiefs held a council to settle some important national affairs, and to express their illlited views with respect to the successor of Rihoriho in the government of the islandsLord Byron Mr. Charlton Mr. Bloxham and the members of the Mission family were allowed to be prese . With one voice they agreed to support Kauikeouli on the throne. Great uninimity prevailed in aU their proceedings. Lord Byron made an address which was interpreted by Mr. Marini in which he expressed his approbation of the mission, and their operations so long as they adhere to their principles of keeping fio interfering in matters of govemment, and devote their time and attention to the mental improvement of • the nation. Lord Byron & the council were assured that the mission would ever keep aloof from the political affairs of the nation and direct their labors & efforts alone to the mental & moral improve nt of the people.- By request of th chiefs the business of the coundl was dosed with prayer which ·was offered 51 �LEVI VOLUME 4 up by one of the members of the mission partly in the English & partly in the native language. The public business of the Chiefs having been dispatched Lord Byron called out his roadnes to perform a few • evolutions for their gratification & amusement. Towards evening the monthly Concert of prayer was attended - at the close of the address \vhich was made from the words, "All kings shaH fall down before him; all nations shall serve him." Mr. Bingham asked the Chiefs if they desired their king to become a good man to be devoted to God & become a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. Karaimoku answered that this was his wish- The y ng king was then directed to stand forth in the area in front of the pulpit while a prayer was offered up to God for his conversion & salvation.Tuesday May Dune] 7th. The Blonde Frigate sailed thi.s day for Hido- Lord Byron having kindly offered a passage to Mr. & Mrs. Stewart for the advantage of her health they embarked in company with Mr. Goodrich who was also politely fumished vvith a passage. The parting Mrs. Stewart was affecting to us all particularly as she leaves us with the impression that she shall not survive her esent illness- Though her health is very feeble and she is greatly reduced we cannot but confidently hope that her life will be protracted and that she will be continued a blessing to r famay many years and be allowed to labor long in • this harvist field. Betsey & the two children remain and it is expected they will continue here tLU the retmTI of the Blonde which may be expected in six vveeks or two months.Thursday 9. Cap. Coffin of the Thomas, whose ship has been condemned and sold having obtained a small schooner called the Adonis & loaded her with oil sailed this day for America. By Cap. Coffm we send numerous letters for our friends & the Board including a jOint Lettr~ of the mission. Mr. Charlton, his wife & her sister took tea with e family & spent the evening. Saturday June 11. The Tender to Blonde Frigate sailed to day for Hido, put on board letters & a barrel of flour for the brethren. Mr. Bingham's youngest child who had been sick two or three days with the croup but was not considered dangerous till yesterday died at half past one o'clock this afternoon. As it seemed necessary that it should be interred tomorrmv I vvas employed most of the afternoon in making arrangements.- • Sabbath 12. The house was filled at the usual hour with natives, Mr. Ely preached his text was the enquiry of the anxious jailor "%.at shall I do to be saved.Before the commencement of the English service the remains Jeremiah Evarts Ml'. Bingham's little son 52 �LEVI VOLUME 4 were removed to the meeting house. The natives having been informed that the interment would take place immediately after the close of the English exercises a considerable number attended. Mr. Bishop • preached from Luke 12 .41 "Be ye therefore ready also."- VVhen the services "vere closed the body was conveyed to the grave by the side of their little Parsons. Me Bingham made a short address to the natives & Mr. Bishop offered a prayer & the grave was then covered up. Mr. Ely preached to the natives in the afternoon fi-om the words of Elijah to the revolted Israelites 1 Kings 18. 21. "How long halt ye betvveen two opinions? If the Lord be God follow him: but if Baal then follow him.{"}- The natives it is said held an interesting conference among themselves after the close of the afternoon services. Mr. Charlton in the Active sailed for the Soc. Isls. Monday June 13th. There is reason to fear that the Small pox has been introduced. Pualenui appears to have all the symptoms of it.Mr. Loomis assisted by Mr. Bishop busily engaged in setting types for the Catechism & tract. Tuesday 14. Two or three little schooners sailed to day for Lahaina- in one of them several teachers • embarked to establish schools among Kaahumanus people at Maui.We feel no small solicitude respecting the small pox in the village- The suspicious case exhibits all the symptoms of i The families here have been posed & it is now pretty much the determination of Messrs Bishop & Ely not to return with their families to Hawaii immediately.Wednesday 15. Dr. B. innoculated ci1e children and those members of the mission who had not previously been inoculated either for the kine or small pox and those who were not sufficiently satisfied with their former innoc.uLation. Sabbath 19. Mr. Bishop preached to a full congregation in the morning from Matt. 11. 28. and Mr. Bingham in the afternoon from JOM 3.3. Mr. Bingham also preached in English from Col. 3.2. "Set your affections on things bove." The Parthian arrived from Canton. Monday June 20th. Concluded to enlarge our s re house by adding 12 feet to the length. It will now be • 52 feet long by 22 broad. As Naihe has determined to sail for Hawaii soon the bretlu'en have been making preparations to embark with him to retum (to} their stations. This evening the brethren met to attend to unfinished 53 �LEVI VOLUME 4 business, a report was presented by the Committee appointed to co respond with the different members of the mission respecting the expediency of establishing an uniformity in the Orthography of the Hawaiian • language, which was approved as proper to be forwarded to the different stations. Several subjects were introduced & partially discussed but no vote taken, viz. Is it proper or desirable in baptising Converts to give a Christian name or to call them by any name? %at is best to be done with respect to the marriage of those offering themselves to the Church. Should they be married by a clergyman or should their former canilexion be considered sufficient. If persons making a profession or [of] religion are married in a ceremonious way as though their former connexion was not valid will not those who have not been married in the same way consider their former engagements oflittle force and feel at liberty to seek new husbands or wives when they please?What ought the families to do respecting the education of the young king & his sister of John Adam's daughter & Karaimoku's son whom the chiefs with to be brought up under the care of the mission? Mr. Bishop proposed that Kairua & Kaavaroa should be regarded in future as separate stations. Mr. Ely united in the proposition & wished the brethren to express their views if it were not proper to take a vote upon the subject. • The Ainoa arrived this morning from Tauai, Mr. \Xlhitney states that warlike preparations had been made soon after the departure of the Eos in consequence of a report that Kahalaiia had sent word to the Captain of the fort & others that as soon as they heard of the death of Karaimoku to kill Kaikioeva & go to fighting for the island.- lXlhether the report was true or false Mr. W. says it had a pernicious effect, and that for several weeks he could not lie down at night without the fear of being awaked before morning with the noise of war.- The Tartar sailed this evening.Tuesday June 21. Brother & Sister Bishop & brother & sister Ely left us this morning to return to their station on Hawaii having been with us just six weeks. Before embarkation prayers were attended at the house of Naihe- Karaimoku & the principal chiefs were present. Two of the brethren then attended them on board the brig Niu in which they emb k with Naihe & Kapiolani for Kairua by the way of Lahaina. With Kapiolani we parted as with a sister. The brethren carry copies of the Scripture tract & c echism for Lahaina, Kairua, Kaavaroa, & Waiakea. • Wednesday June 22nd. The schooner Washington belonging to Wildes & Marshall which sailed for the Coast of California the very day the Parthian sailed for Cant arrived this afternoon- It is a little singular the two vessels so different in their outward destination should have returned so nearly at the same time. 54 �LEVI VOLUME 4 Both vessels made the land at the same day.the Parthian Tauai & the Washington Hawaii. Me Elwell roue d at Lahaina & called upon Mr. Richards . • _ Mr. Bingham conducted native worship sermon from the words of the Angel to St. John "Worship God."Thursday 23. Mr. Loomis had an attack, as he thinks, of the coleramorbus last night.- His pain for a short time was excruciating & thinks it would have proved fatal if immediate relief had not been gained. We are most of us at this station nawalewalc just at this time.Friday 24th. Have been very busy, but without accomplishing much. It is an old trite expression, '\vomans work i never done", and r can say with n-uth mine does not close with the setting sun. Sabbath 26. Though Mr. Binghams health has been feeble for some days past he conducted native service both parts of the day to full congregations; in the morning from Ex. 20. 8. "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy."- in the afternoon Amos 4, 7 "And ye were as a firebrand pluck[ed] [torn] out of the burning." The Eng. service was conducted by reading a printed sLcrmonJ [tor & prayers offered by the lay • brethren.- End of Volume Four. • 55 � 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 0004 - 1824.12.05 - 1825.06.26 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1824.12.05 - 1825.06.26 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/a558fa12fa378c5a256d1459439491a9.pdf 172e08a8a7cb90e5e0fb0d9b96ccd1cf PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 5 Volume V • June 27, 1825, April 14, 1826. Monday June 27th, 1825. Very busy about secular affairs part of the day, weighing out flour, rice & sugar • fo~ Lahaina to be sent by the Ainoa- part of the day assisting in building a shed for the cart as a defence against the rays of the sun- Just as it was finished one of the timbers gave way & rendered it necessary that nearly one half of our work should be done over again. Tuesday 28. The Chiefs had a meeting in the morning to encourage one another in pursuing the good way. They unitedly agreed to patronize instruction, and engaged to use their influence in extending it though the islands- and to suppress vice, such as drunkenness, debauchery, theft & the violation of the Sabbath. Another meeting was appointed for the afternoon, at which several persons would be expected to relate their Christian experience and at the close of the exercises Karaimoku & Akahi to be married. The meeting house was filled, the following persons were questioned respecting the state of their feelings, their wishes & determinations. Karaikoa, Hoapiri, Kamilohi, Halekii, & Nahienaena. After the examination was through Mr. Bingham made an address to those who on a former occasion and those who had now made known their determination to be on the Lords side. The marriage of Karimoku {Karaimoku} • & Akahi then took place. Both of them conducted with great propriety and set a example which we believe will be followed by very many more.- The Chiefs then walked over to Mr. Bingham's and partook of some refreshment. Wednesday June 29. I attended Mr. Loomis to the mountains with the cart & oxen to get a load of wood which our hired men cut yesterday, and which they would then have got down but for an injury which the cart sustained & which obliged them to drop the wood. The distance was about two miles, and the declivity so steep in some places that we were obliged to chain one of the wheels to prevent the cart's running too fast.The Ainoa sailed for Lahaina. The Pakii sailed in the eveg. Friday July 1st. Mr. & Mrs. Bingham & Mr. & Mrs. Loomis "vith their children made an excursion to Manoa- Mr. Loomis drove the team with the ladies & children, and Mr. B. attended on horse back. The Washington sailed for Tauai. She got out sooner than I expected-I had only time to hand a few • - . ~ letters written by Mr. Bingham. Sabbath 3rd. The native congregations were as full and attentive as usuaL Mr. B. preached in the morning from the story of Joseph "How shall I do this great evil & sin against God." In the afternoon upon 1 �LEVI VOLUME 5 the nature of Abel's offering & the difference between his & that of Cain. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain.• Eng. Service was conducted by reading a sermon. Mr. Loomis went to Manoa in the afternoon, & held a religious meeting there. Monday July 4th. A ship hove in sight this morning and when we first sayv her we supposed her to be the Blonde; but as she drew near we made her out a whaling ship bearing Am. Colors. After having brought her safely to anchor in the roads, the captain came on shore & proceeded to the mission house and rejoiced our hearts with the intelligence that his vessel was the Phenix abollt six months from New Bedford with a large quantity of supplies for the mission. We were filled with gratitude, and could not but admire the provident care of the great Lord of missions in sending us relief so seasonably. We were not a little gratified at the arrival of the vessel on the first Monday of the month when so many of the friends of missions are engaged in prayer in behalf of those who are toiling in heathen lands & sustaining the burden & heat of the day to make known the Gospel of salvation to those who are perishing through ignorance of the only name by which they can be saved.As it is late in the season, Cap. Stetson expressed a wish that our supplies might be removed speedily, • and intimated that he should not come into the harbor as that might occasion delay & subject him to inconvenience on account of his crew. As he had been so kind as to take out supplies for us, we felt particularly desirous to prevent the detention of his vessel, & to leave him at liberty to pursue his voyage as soon as possible. I called upon Mr. Spurr who has charge of the Deliverance. He very generously offered me the use of the vessel free of expense to bring the supplies on shore. Being the anniversary of Am. Independence the residents celebrated the day by a dinner. The monthly prayer meeting for the natives was observed in the afternoon at the church and that for the mission in the evening at the house of Mr. Bingham. Tuesday July 5. Went on board the sh. Deliverance this morning with Mr. Loomis & proceeded off the the ship which lay at anchor in the roads at a good distance from the mouth of the harbor. The persons who sailed her put her along side, & the crew of the ship immediately commenced loading her, which they effected in about 2 hours & a half. After taking dinner on board we sailed in, the mate of the Phoenix taking passage with us- The little sch. was run in as near shore as possible and a raft made of joist and boards upon which the supplies were rolled out & landed. Before dark they were all secured in Cap. \Vildes yard.2 �LEVI VOLUME 5 Wednesday July 6. Not being able to bring all the supplies ashore at one time, I went early this morning • on board the little schooner Mr. Spurr taking passage with me and proceeded again to the ship- Mr. S. was at first unwilling to risque the schooner along side as the sea was considerably rough. he therefore dropped anchor at a little distance off. We then proceeded on board & took breakfast. Finding that it would be impossible to put all our supplies into the little schooner at the distance she then lay from the ship she was brought along side, and very soon filled, which took all the articles of the mission except the residue of the lumber.- As soon as the vessel was full she was dropped astern of the ship & got under way by the crewWe run in safely & moored her near shore, and in the aftemoon landed her cargo. Before evening the crew of the ship having made a raft of our boards arrived with them in tow of one of their whale boats. Thus all our supplies amounting in bulk to about 200 barrels have been all landed in the course of two days. Saturday July 9. This moming the Blonde arrived from Hido and brought Kaahumanu & Kalakua with their attendants together with Mr. & Mrs. Stewart & Mr. Ruggles & his family. Mrs. Stewart appears more ill than when she left.- Towards evening she was removed from Mr. Bingham's to the wooden house & accommodated in the room formerly occupied by Mr. B. as being more retired than any place that could be conveniently provided for her. I take up my lodging for the present in the Printing office . • ' While at \V [\Xi'aialcea?] Lord Byron & a party of the officers of the Blonde visited the volcano and were attended by Mr. Stewart & Mr. Ruggles, while they were there the fi.res broke out afresh and they saw a most magnificent display of Pete's grandeur. Another party of the officers of the Blonde ascended Maunakea attended by Mr. Goodrich. Sabbath July 10th. A full house both parts of the day. Mr. B. preached in the morning from Ps. 95.4. and in the afternoon from the words HBlessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God." Mr. Stewart preached in English to a small congregation from John 1. 16. Tuesday 12. The Blonde sailed this afternoon for Kearakekua by which I sent to the brethren the letters reed. from America by the Phoenix. Thursday 14. The Schooner Washington arrived from Tauai & brought letters from Mr. Whitney who states, that having been favored with an opportunity of purchasing of Capt. Arthur bound home with a full cargo of oil various supplies for the mission he felt it his duty in accordance with the 9th resolution of our • regulations to improve. He bought articles to the amount of $159 dollars for which he gave a bill on the Treasurer.Mrs. W.'s health was improving. 3 �LEVI VOLUME 5 Friday 15. The Brig Lapwing Capt. Blanchard arrived from the N.\\!. Coast. having disposed of vessel & cargo to the Russians he was brought down here to await a passage for America. • Saturday July 16th. Have been very busily engaged to day in putting up & preparing supplies for the brethren at Kairua & Kaavaroa- Mr. Loomis assisted in putting them on board the Deliverance.e Sabbath 17. The meeting house was crowded both parts of the day. The exercises of the morning were made interesting by the baptism of Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles infant daughter. The exercises were performed entirely in the native language. Monday 18. Arose soon after 12 o'ck A.M. and finished communications for Kairua to be forwarded by the Deliverance which was expected to sail early in the morning. The vessel however did not sail being detained by Karaimokui but is expected to sail tomorrow. This evening the brethren met to consider the cast of John C. A irepoa who has been guilty of vices that subject him to the severe censure of the church,- He acknowledged his sin in an unequivocal manner, professed repentance, promised reformation & declared himself willing to make a public confession of his crimes.-This he was charged to do at an early season- and promised to be favored with advice with respect to his duty of marrying or forsaking the woman with whom he has been living in an unlawful '. manner as soon as the case can properly be enquired into and the character of the woman ascertained. Tuesday July 19th. The Deliverance sailed this morning for Havvaii but is to touch at Maui on her way. Stephen Pupuhi took passage. Jambed one of my fingers quite badly this forenoon while at work on the molasses in the cellar- I fear it will be an inconvenience to me about writing, & packing up suppies for the stations. Wednesday 20th. The native schooner that has been in attendance on the Blonde arrived this morning from Kearakekua bringing letters from the brethren and the intelligence that the Blonde had sailed. Accompanied Mr. Ruggles in the morning ot the further end of the village, & in the afternoon to Manoa, to make enquiries respecting the woman with whom John Airepoa has been living in the character of a husband, and learned substantially what John had previously stated concerning her- that she had formerly been the wife oOames Young and had been cast off by him sometime before his departure with the King for England- that she had had no husband since him but Airepoa, and that she was not known to • have been in the habit of promiscuous inter cures with foreigners or others.Charles having had an attack of the croup caused much alarm to his parents last night & today-He appears little more comfortable this evening-May his parents be spared the sorrow which Mr. & Mrs. B. 4 �LEVI VOLUME 5 have been recently called to experience by the removal of their little son by the same disease. Thursday July 21st. Agreeably to previous arrangement the schools were examined-In the morning • the lower classes made an exhibition-All the scholars formed in procession at the village and attended by their several teachers walked up in order to the meeting house. It was impossible for them all, together with the spectators to obtain admittance together-a part therefore remained outside til some of the classes within had undergone an examination & departed.In the afternoon the higher classes and most of the teachers were examined. The exercises were mostly recitations of hymns, passages of Scripture from the tract recently printed, and answers from the Catechism. The hymns were generaly repeated by individuals but the passages of Scripture & answers from the Catechism by all the scholars of a class with one voice.-Several classes were examined in English & Hawaii-One scholar was examined in arithmetic. at the close of the recitations each of the teachers presented a written composition which he spoke to the assembly.-It being near dark when this part of the examination was closed, it was proposed that the ScholarsTeachers & Chiefs should assemble on the i. morrow to attend to the communications of the Chiefs, who had prepared themselves for an examination.Mr. Bingham in conclusion made an address & closed the exercises with prayer. Parthian sailed for the N.W. coast to be absent about two months.Friday July 22nd. At 9 ock the bell was rung as a signal for meeting. A large assembly collected and a great number of written communications were handed in the reading of which occupied the time till one ocIock when the examination closed.-This has been the most interesting examination yet witnessed in the islands-More persons attended than at any previous examination more have been examined, the advance of the pupils in knowledge more evident and their desire for improvement more manifest & apparently more strong & permanent. I regret that I could give attendance only during part of the examination, being under the necessity of putting up supplies for Lahaina, which were shipped this day on board the Wailele. Saturday 23rd. the Sch. Washington sailed it is said for a newly discovered island three days sail to the windward of Hawaii. • Sabbath 24. House as usual was filled to overflowing. In the morning Mr. B. preached from the Words, "Strive to enter in at the straight gate." &c. and in the aftel1.1.oon, from 2 Kings 22, 19. "Because thy heart was tender." &c.-Mr. Stewart being prevented by the illness of Mrs. S. from attending at the Eng. service 5 �LEVI VOLUME 5 Mr. Loomis read a sermon. In the afternoon Mr. Loomis went to Waialai where he conducted worship, & on his return stopped at Waititi & held a service there. • Monday, July 25. Employed in making soap, or rather in making an experiment to ascertain the process & ascertain the proportions of the ingredients. Tuesday 26. Commenced soap boiling on a larger scale than yesterday-Having set a ninety gallons kettle, I put in a quantity of grease, alkali and water- made a great fire, and took my stand over the kettle to watch the progress of the contents towards soap. I ladled out fifty times or more some of the ingredients into a saucer adding water, or alkali or greese as I thought the combination of the parts might promoted - but all in vain- I could not make soap. 0 what luck! boiled till dark but no soap. adjourned till the morning.Wednesday 27. Soap again- discovered that more alkali was needed- put in more- about noon the contents of the great kettle which had received large additions of water & alkali began to be a little more pliable- and assumed somewhat the appearance of soap.-I kept the spoon & saucer busy & the fire active-Sure of success, my countenance upon which frowns & scowls had previously rested began to clear up and the sun shine of good nature to break forth.- • Finding the rain water hogshead drained of its contents, I set off "vith a native to fill a barrel from the brook, which having accomplished I so applied the water & the alkali that as the sun sunk behind the western hills to give day to soap boilers in the other hemisphere I could with triump report I have succeeded with my soap!!!!The Ainoa arrived from Lahaina & Waiakea and brought letters from both places-Mr. Goodrich states that Koahou neither gives attention to the palapala or the pule himself nor enjoins attention to it upon his people: but on the contrary violates the Sabbath & encourages his people to do the same.-Mr. Richards writes that notwithstanding the absence of the Chiefs good attendance is kept up at the meeting house at all seasons of public worship and that the work of instruction is going on prosperously. He is greatly tried with respect to a habitation-He says he is ashamed and mortified and nearly huhu that all his applications and representations have been disregarded- he thinks it may have a good effect to leave the island and he is resolved to do so if the health of Mrs. R. will permit unless something is done before the 1st of • October.At the close of the religious service this afternoon Taumi & Taumi wahine were joined in Christian marriage. The Scholars of all the different schools which he superintends walked in procession to the 6 �LEVI VOLUME 5 meeting house. The scholars also ofWaititi walked down to witness to them the novel sight.Thursday July 28th. Rode with Mr. Loomis to Waialai to visit the school established there-There were • about 30 scholars assembled in a small clean school house & they repeated very fluently their lessons in the Spelling books-Not one third have books, and probably not one in three of that small number know their letters, yet they were at no loss to say their lessons.- The fact is they leam the words by hearing them pronounced and repeating them together in a class. This method of instruction is greatly defective but it cannot be easily remidied till the teachers shall be better informed & until they shall have patience to take learners singly & point out the letters till they shall become familiar.Saturday July 30th. Yesterday & today variously employed about secular affairs-The work of the Depository increases on my hands & allows me little time to attend to the language or to the peopleExcept an hour in the morning devoted to a class of scholars attending to English I do no more for the heathen of the Sandwich Islands than I did when in america.-Sabbath July 31st. Meeting house full and crowded about the doors-Mr. B. preached in the morning !. from 1 Chron. 289- {"} If thou seek him he will be found of thee, but if thou forsake him he will cast thee off forever. "-in the afternoon from Luke 13 C. 32 v. "It was meet that we should make merry & be glad, for this thy brother was dead & is alive again he was lost and is found." Mr. Stewart not being able to preach a sermon was read to the foreigners who assembled at 11 ock. Monday Augt 1st. monthly Concert-Very much occupied in secular affairs & arranging things in the Depository.In the morning called upon Kahalaia who has the direction of the Tutopuka bound to Waiakea, to make enquiries respecting her sailing & to get permission to [put?] supplies on board for Mr. Goodrich.Wednesday 3rd. Employed yesterday & today in miscellaneous labors in the cellar & putting up supplies for Waiakea.-This moming the Schooner Tartar Cap. Morrill arrived.Thursday 4. Employed much as yesterday in the aftemoon the Deliverance arrived from Kairua.Recd. letters from Mess. Thurston & Bishop & their ladies and from Mr. Ely.Friday August 5th. Employed this day in packing up crockery & tin ware for Kairua & Kaavaroa. A company of Men belonging to James Kahuhu have been employed in removing into the printing house yard • the house formerly occupied by John Honorii- they also commenced repairing the house in which I keep my schooL-This is to be done gratuitously. Saturday 6th. The miscellany of the station has kept me variously employed, I wish I could say to good 7 �LEVI VOLUME 5 t purpose, but one trifle after another has occupied my hands & my attention till the day has been spent and irrecoverably gone-Another week too is gone, and a retrospect of the manner in which it has been spent • adds nothing to my felicity.Dr. B. was sent for in hast to visit Mr. Homes who had been taken suddenly very ilL-On his arrival he found him just dead.-He made afterwards one gasp only and quitted forever these mortal shores.Sabbath 7th. House crowded as usual Mr. B. preached in the moming from Ps. 103 13. As a father pitieth his children so the Lord pitieth them that fear him, in the aftemoon he preached concerning the ceremony of the Scape goat.-Mr. Stewart preached in English to a larger number of foreigners than usually assemble from Provo 10, 28 "The hope of the righteous shall be gladness."The funeral of Mr. Homes was attended this aftemoon just after the close of the native service-Mr. S. made the funeral prayer at the house- The coffin was placed in a waggon-The bearers were from among the oldest residents [earliest the visitants on these islands] & captains in port longest engaged in the trade of these islands.- The moumers followed the coffin the females being supported by foreigners. The most decent of the foreigners, those who pride themselves on being above the vulgar, walked in procession arm in arm with their paramours.- The most sickening & disgusting sight I ever saw- an insult to the light • of day- a disgrace even to a heathen shore, - and to heathen themselves a Solemn mockery of decency and order.- To add to the scene the keepers of grog shops displayed flags, which are hoisted as signals of their trafk, at half mast. Monday 8th, 1825. Put various supplies for Waiakea on board the Kukopuka. Tuesday 9th. The Equator Capt. Bamey with a full cargo of oil came to anchor in the roads,- bound directly to the United States and to sail in six or seven days-She came last from Lahaina and brought letters from Mr. Richards. Mr. R. has sent for lumber for a house frame as he has determined to erect a framed house if he can get the materials.In the afternoon Mr. Pervere who arrived form Lahaina in the Equator & was instructed by Mr. Richards to examine our building materials called up for that pLtrpose.-The house frame from Haddam is so small and has been injured so much by the sun that he expressed his opinion it would not answer Mr. R.'s purpose unless a great deal more timber could be obtained to put with it. • The Kukopuka sailed for Lahaina & Hido Kahalaia goes up in her.Wednesday Augt. 10th. Employed all the forenoon with tvvo hired men in selecting boards & planks for Mr. Richards & putting them on board the Tamehorelani. 8 �LEVI VOLUME 5 The young Princess, Hoapiri & Hoapiri wahine with their numerous attendants embarked on board the Ainoa which set sail about 12 dclock for Lahaina.-It is expected the Ainoa will go to Towaihae & Kairua • before her return. Employed this afternoon with the help of two hired men inpiling up the clapboards, & tiering up the beef & pork in the cellar of Mr. Ellis house. Thursday 11 th. The Schooner Washington arrived form Hawaii. Mr. Elwell brought intelligence from Mr. Goodrich at Hido- Koahou continues unfriendly, but Maw is kind.-Mr. Elwell touched at Lahaina on his way down and brought letters from Mr. Richards.The Tamehorelani sailed this afternoon.-She goes first to Lahaina & afterwards to Hido. Friday 12th. As the Schooner Washington will sail on Monday next for Tauai & Mr. Mr. Elwell has kindly offered to carry supplies for the station I employed myself this afternoon in putting up articles for Mr. W. Saturday 13. Most of the day employed as yesterday. Sabbath 14. Mr. B. preached to a full house of natives in the morning from the words "I was glad when they said unto me let us go into the house of the Lord, in the aftern.oon from the Story of Zacheus & the influence of the Gospel on his conduct-Behold Lord the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have • taken anything from any man by false accusation I restore unto him four fold"-Mr. Stewart preached in English from Provo 10;28 "The hope of the righteous shall be gladness but the expectation of the wicked shall perish" confining himself particularly to the last clause as on the last Sabbath he did to the formerThe Lapwing the brig sold to the Russians sailed this morning-The Tartar a small schooner form New York also went to sea.Monday Augt. 15. The Washington sailed for Tauai-Sent in her two calves, besides articles for Mr. W. & most of Mr. Ruggles goods. The Wailele arrived from Lahaina. Were obliged to dismiss the man engaged as cook on account of his intemperate habits. A few nights ago having become intoxicated, he struck fire in the grass hOLise where he lodged and having collected some straw upon the head of a barrel near the side of the house he :let fire to it and but for the providential awaking of the native boys who also slept in the house and who sprung up & extinguished the blaze the building would in a very few minutes have been in flames. • The walls of the store house being nearly completed laid up the beams this afternoon. Karaimoku being highly incensed in consequence of the slanderous stories of Capt. Sistare at Lahaina to the injury of his character dispatched the Paakukuai to bring him & his paramour to this place to answer 9 -------~ �LEVI VOLUME 5 for defamation of character. Wednesday 17. Having concluded to build up the gable ends of our store house with stone gave • directions to our work men accordingly & they commenced it this morning. The Chiefs had an ahaolelo respecting the palapala.Thursday 18. Kauikeouli Boki & Liliha took tea with Mr. Loomis. At our evening meeting, two officers of the Equator were present. Mr. Stewart made remarks. Saturday 20th. Have been employed for the few last days in making out communications for America to be forwd. by the Equator which is expected to sail soon. For two or three nights past a crier has been sent out to proclaim in the ears of the people an edict from the Chiefs.-the substance of which is That the people are not to play at uiamaita, pahee, puhenehene, cards &c. but turn to the palapala- and that husbands must not forsake their wives neither wives their husbands- nor any be guilty of lewdness- that the people should observe the Sabbath and go to meeting.reed. letters from Kaavaroa.- Mr. Bishop in a letter to Mr. Loomis states that things are in a very interesting state at Kairua, and he is encouraged to hope that a revival will soon be experienced there. • Sabbath Augt. 21st. The house was unusually full to day it may be said literally to have been overflowing for there were nearly one third as many in the avenues & about the fence as there were in the house.- I think the whole number was not short of 800.-Very good attention was given to the discourse which was founded upon the words "The path of the just is as the shining light- but the way of the wicked is as darkness, they know not at what they stumble." Mr. Stewart preached to a considerable number of foreigners ""ho attended the chapel for divine service from that part of Christ sermon on the mount in which he charged his followers "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works & glorify your father which is in heaven.- « In the afternoon I went with Mr. Loomis to Waititi where a congregation of between 70 & 80 were collected and to whom Mr. Loomis read from the Tract and made a short address. The Equator Cap. Barney sailed. To his care we entrusted variOL1S communications for America. A joint letter of the station & 14 pages of Journal comprising a history of this station for about 3 months up to May • 6 that day inclusive-last page 610.- Sent also with the journcll (l copy of the last article in the minutes of the general meeting. The Pakukai arrived from Lahaina with the man for whom it was dispatched.-Mr. S. recd. a letter 10 �LEVI VOLUME 5 from Mr. Richards stating that he had removed to the new situation given by Kaahumanu and felt himself at home and accommodated to his satisfaction.-The Chiefs & people he says load him with kindness.• Monday Augt. 22nd. The Deliverance sailed for the windward: sent letters to Lahaina & letters & a few supplies for Kairua & Kaavaroa.An attempt was made this afternoon at assassination by Mr. Navarro upon the person of Capt. Sistare. He discharged two pistols at him the contents of the last was lodged in his thigh the ball passed down the flesh near the skin-no danger is apprehended from the wounJ.-Navarro has been enraged at Sistare for enticing away his wife or rather the woman with whom he has lived, and, while Sistare was passing near his house he sallied out with a pistol in his hand and discharged it. Sistare then clenched him and he fired the second. Tuesday 23rd. The bodies of the king & queen were this afternoon removed to the house prepared for them. A procession was formed at the house of Karaimoku, and, with the bodies in front in two waggons drawn by natives, proceeded to the area back of Karaimoku's stone house and directly in front of the burial house the waggons being placed before the door, and the vast concourse (probably little short of three thousand) having seated themselves on the den grass with which the whole area had been strewed for the • occasion Mr. B. conducted appropriate religious services after which the coffins were deposited in the house on a low platform in the centre covered with mats, the floor of the house being also covered with the same.Wednesday 24. The Chiefs held a council at which all the foreigners in the village were invited to be present to decide upon the case of the two haore's who have been making disturbance. They were both sentenced to depart from the islands; one for having stolen another man's life & for making false assertions; the other, for making an attempt on another mans life. Dr. Blatchely has commened living separately and conducts his domestic affairs in his own part of the house. Saturday 27. This morning Karaimoku marked out the ground for the new meeting house on the north side of the road directly opposite the present house. Whither they have commenced bringing coral rock formed on the shore and cut up in pieces of convenient size. • Sabbath 28. Very full native congregations sermon in the morning from the words of peter to Simon Magus "Thy heart is not right with God" &c. in the afternoon from those 'Nords of the psalmist in which he declares that God shall call to ciie heav[ens] [tom} from above anJ to the earth that he may judge his 11 �LEVI VOLUME 5 people. At the morning service the avenues to the doors were so filled with the chiefs & people that it was very difficult passing through the assemblage to the house.• Our English auditory consisted of only four persons besides the mission family-A sermon was read by Dr. Blatchely.Tuesday Augt. 30th. By the Dauphin Capt. Swain which sailed this afternoon for the United States we sent many communications to our patrons & friends and 15 pages of the Journal of the station brining it up to the time of the return of the brethren to Kairua-Last page of the copy forwd. 625.Augt. 31st. Resumed work upon the new dwelling house, having employed two carpenters to frame & cover the roof. Sept. 2. Employed with Mr. Ruggles in making soap.Sept. 3. The Deliverance arrived from Hawaii & Lahaina with letters from both places: Mr. Bishop had been sick a fortnight with bilious fever, and though hoped convalescent was still very low. At Kaavaroa the work prospers- Mr. Ely writes to the brethren of the station propounding Kamakau & his wife, Kapiolani & Arapai as candidates for admission into the ChurchThe English "vhaler Eclipse sailed, on board which Mr. Navarro took passage for Fannings island having • in consequence of his attempt to assassinate Capt. Sistare been ordered by the chiefs to depart from the islands.Sab. Sept. 4. Meeting house fuller than ever, sermon in the morning from Luke 10. 11 "Be ye sure of this, that the Kingdom of God has come nigh unto you." Mr. Stewart preached in English from the words Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ & dlOugh shalt be saved. In the afternoon walked with Mr. Loomis 2 1/2 or 3 mi. LIp the valley back of Honoruru to a small settlement of about 25 houses and collected between 40 and 50 persons to whom we read from the tract & Mr. Loomis made an address-We met two or three persons carrying burdens but saw no one at work on the land.-At the place where we stopped the people were quiet in or about their house, keeping, as they said, the Sabbath. This place was visited about a year ago by Mr. Whitney & myself the people were then much less disposed to listen, than now. A small schooner arrived from Tauai-nothing very special had taken place since the last vessel • sailed.-Mr. W. wrote to Dr. B. requesting him to give the brethren his opinion as to the expediency of Mrs. W.'s being removed to this place for the advantage of medical advice & assistance. 12 �LEVI VOLUME 5 Monday Sept. 5th. Employed with Mr. Loomis in putting supplies for Kairua on board the Deliverance which has now become the property of Naihe & is to sail in a few days for Kaavaroa. • Went also on board the Sch. Young Thaddeus from Tauai & landed part of the supplies sent up by Mr. Whitney.Wednesday 7th. Finished removing articles from the Young Thaddeus--Shipped more supplies for Kairua & Kaavaroa on board the Deliverance. Thursday 8th. Boki sailed this morning in the Pakii for Tauai- his object in going down is to quiet the spirit of hostility exhibited on the part of certain persons there a,gainst Kaikioeva the Governor.-A party mostly Kahalaia's people have discovered a very unbecoming spirit of insubordination to the rightful authority of the Governor, have uttered many threats & have made hostile preparations.The Gov. enjoined an attention to instruction, & the observance of the Sabbath which this party has treated with contempt, and it is said, that any man who will reject the palapala may by applying to them be furnished with arms.-Mr. Ruggles desirous to visit Mr. Whitney & to assist him if needful in removing his family to this place accompanied Boki.The Deliverance sailed for Hawaii by the way of MauL-Besides the supplies for Kairua & Kaavaroa, I • send a barrel of crockery & tin ware for Mr. Richards. Sabbath Sep. 11 tho Judge the number assembled to attend worship, in and about the house, to be at least 2000; the house would accommodate not more than one third-The area in front of the house & a division of the inclosure being covered with clean grass furnished a place for the multitudes to sit down. Mr. Bingham preached hom that part of the wonderful proclamation of Nebuchadnezzar after the recovery of his reason & his restoration to the throne, in which he makes the declaration, "Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise & extol & honor the king of heaven, all whose works are truth & his ways judgement; and those that walk in pride he is able to abase." Dan. 4. 37. In the afternoon I went with Mr. Loomis to Waialai where about 7S persons assembled in the school house for religious worship and were addressed by Mr. L. from (l passage of scripture. Tuesday Sept. 13th. The Pakukai arrived from Lahaina with Wahinepio--Soon after her landing she and other chiefs repaired to the meeting house to return thanks to God for her safe arrivaL-Kamahoula • who had attached himself to Wahinepio was present on this occasion.-He professes penitence and seems desirous of being restored to his standing. Mr. Bingham visited most of the schools in the villageinspecting them taking the number of scholars and giving the teachers advice as to the best method of 13 �LEVI VOLUME 5 instruction-The number of scholars in the division called Honoruru is along about 2000-This number attend school daily- and instead of idling away their time as formerly, or what was worse, spending it in • sinful sports or in singing obscene songs, employ it in learning to read, and committing to memory passages of scripture, useful sentences and answers of the Catechism.-The aspect of the village has within a short time undergone an entire change-The vacant places in which a year ago male & females of all ages passed their time in play and noise are now still & quiet. The females no longer repair to the beach as formerly for sport & purposes of impurity. Cardplaying is laid aside & the spellinJ,; book substituted in its place.Wednesday Sep. 14. The Afternoon meeting was held in Karaimoku's yard in the rear of his stone house. The Congregation was very large, - still and uncommonly attentivej- and many seemed to hear as for their lives while Mr. B. addressed them from that striking exclamation ofJohn the Baptist, "Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world."Thursday 15. Accompanied Mr. Bingham to Moanarua-The object in going down was to convey spelling books to the head man encourage the establishment of a school there and preach the word of God to the people.-We set out soon after breakfast in company with Taomi who is very much engaged in establishing schools, and John Ii-On our arrival we found the head man absent-We seated ourselves • under the shade of a ranai & partook of some refreshment which we had brought with us- The natives of the place adding fish, potatoe & cocoanuts and thus enabling us to make a comfortable repastAfterwards familiar conversation was held upon religiOUS subjects with those who came with us in hearing of many of the people of the place who gathered around us.-After the return of the head man Mr. B. addressed a company of 50 or 60 persons upon the important truths of the Gospel, adding singing & prayer-We then left them and returned home, having proposed (\ meeting for the next Sabbath. Friday Sept. 16th. A letter has been reed this day from Mr. Whitney by a vessel which arrived at Waianai with some of the ringleaders of the disturbance at Tauai in which he states that order is restored, and that affairs ~re in an interesting state there. He has no fears novv of any interruption in the work of the mission there-It is expected that Mr. R. will return with Boh for the purpose of removing his family as soon as possible to Tauai.Sabbath 18th. Native service in Karaimokus yard manomano ka kanaka i hele mai nei e hoo rohe i ka • olelo a ke Akua.-Mr. Bingham preached in the morning from the words of Christ to his disciples on the occasion of his conversation with the woman of Samaria, "Say not ye, there are four months & then cometh harvest &c.-Mr. Stewart preached an interesting sermon in English at the meeting house from 14 �LEVI VOLUME 5 the words of Paul "So run that ye may obtain"-The auditory consisted only of the mission family & three foreigners• In the afternoon Mr. L went to Waititi where a large number assembled to hear the word of God.-I went to Moanarua where a fevv people assembled to whom I read from the tract and catechism; having conversed with them in the best manner I was able) I was joined by Taomi) who had prec.eeded me, & gone further on to attend meeting with the people of another place; He made a prayer after I had sung a hymn and we left them & returned home.Monday Sept. 19. Commenced laying the foundation of a building additional to the printing office to occupy about the same space of ground as tb.e one erected, & to be two stories high.Tuesday 20th. The Kukopuka arrived from Hido, Kairua & Lahaina with letters from the brethren of the station at each of those places- all of an interesting character to the effect of missionary operationsThe letters from Messrs. Thurston & Ely both state the ill health of Mr. & Mrs. Bishop-Mr. B. had been on the mending hand, but owing to imprudence while in a feeble state, had been visited with a relapse and again prostrated.-Mr. Goodrich states that Honorii had arrived to his help and thinks the mission may regard the station at Waiakea as a permanent one. • Wednesday Sept. 21st. The annual meeting of the A.B.GEM. happening to day the occasion was noticed by a religious service in the morning in addition to the regular afternoon service.-Great numbers attended both parts of the day but as no house yet erected is capable of accommodating the multitudes who desire to hear the word of God the meeting was held in the open air and in the afternoon a heavy shower coming up the exercises were closed more hastily than they would otherwise have been.Accompanied Mr. Loomis to Pearl river in a sail boat obtained gratuitously of Mr. Hammatt, our object in going was to get a quantity of calcareous earth resembling chalk called by the natives hauene for the purpose of plastering Mr. Loomis' house.-We were accompanied by James Kahuhu & Kana.The material which we were going to procure being at Waipio on land belong to James Kahuhu, we were glad to have him go with us.We arrived between eleven & twelve o'clock & after taking some refreshment proceeded to the place where the hauene is found-We set a man to work collecting it-Having heard that another kind of earth • valuable for plastering could be obtained in the neighborhood we set out with a guide to find the place & examine the material- but the distance exceeding our expectations we gave it up and returned.-In our excursion we passed a man sitting by the way side who was pointed out as a very aged man though his looks 15 �LEVI VOLUME 5 did not mark him as greatly advanced.-We went up to him & enquired his age. He had no means of informing us definitely but by noting the kings who had reigned dLLring his life time.-He enumerated nine • some of whose reigns had been lang.-He had lost his eye sight & was said to be ola i ka puaneane though he did not appear to be remarkably infirm.-Upon a near inspection we found he bore more marks of extreme old age than at first we were aware of.On our way back we stopped at a house occupied for a schaul by Kaluaapana. The scholars read & spelled and by their readiness evinced a good acquaintance with their books. Here we also had a religious exercise. On our return to the house of Kahuhu we found some of his people assembled to attend to the palapala. Not having enjoyed the advantage of a good instructor they were found very ignorant of the first principals of reading & spellingi but James gathered them around him and in a very plain & suitable manner pointed out to them the use of the letters, taught them how to unite letters into syllables & to join syllables into words, and how words are formed into sentences.The people appeared very much interested with the exercise and both he & Kanai were very much engaged in it & with one or two short intermissions continued it till past 12 o'clock at night. Their visit to :. Waipio was calculated to do much good. Arrival of Boki rna from Tauai.Thursday Sept. 22nd. Having determined ourselves to return on foot we sent our baggage on board the boat very early this morning vvhich was immediately got under way and after partaking of some refreshment at the house where we lodged & joining with the people in morning worship we set out in company with Kahuhu & Kanai for Honoruru. On our way we met a poe luna who had been sent out to enforce the orders of the chiefs for the people to tum out to get timber for a new meeting house at Honoruru. We passed six house nearly reduced to ashes which had been set on fire in consequence of the delay of the men inhabiting them to obey the orders.-This we understood had been a custom formerly when persons refused or neglected to tum out in obedience to orders. We found that the rain of yesterday had swolen the streams very much but as we were carried across the several water courses which came in our way by a native we felt but little inconvenience from it.-The fall of rain upon the lands contiguous to the shore was not considerable, but upon the mountains & the regions back it must have been abundant.-In the course of our walk we met great numbers of the people with axes & provisions equipped for cutting wood proceeding to the mountains. About 12 o'clock we arrived at Honoruru. The boat did not arrive till some time after 16 �LEVI VOLUME 5 having met some difficulty in getting out of the river. Ainoa nuL arrived, but reed no letters from the windward. .• Sabbath 25 Sept. The multitudes assembled in Karaimoku's yard in the rear of his large stone house for religious worship. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning from a part of Christ's Sermon on the mount "Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled", and in the afternoon from that excellent Psalm in which the politics of pious David are declared. Ps. 101.Mr. Stewart preached in English from Acts. 24. 18.-To open their eyes & tum them from darkness to light &c.". Mr. Loomis went to Waialai and on his way back stopped at Waititi & conducted a service there having an auditory of more than 200 persons.My Sabbath day's labor has been confined to the scholars who attend my day school, at my request they assembled this afternoon 12 in number, and attended to the tract catechism & hymns-In a stammering manner I endeavored to enlagetheir ideas upon the subjects which are there brought to view and to direct their thoughts to God & the way of salvation-the exercises were commenced with prayer by Richard Karaaiaoulu & closed with a hymn.- • Monday Sept. 26th. Capt. Kotzebue of the Russian Discovery Ship Predprijatie came to anchor this morning in the roads. Tuesday 27. At about 1/2 past 11 o'ck A,M, my attention was attracted by what I supposed the discharge of cannon in very quick succession to the number as it seemed to me of 10 or 12-my first thought was, as the sound appeared distant, that it proceeded from the Russian ship in the roads but upon going out of the house to ascertain & perceiving no smoke in that direction I concluded that a vessel was approaching which was hid from my sight by Diamond hilL In the course of an hOllr the noise was fully accounted for, it having been the explosion of a meteoric stone which had fallen in the valley back of the village. Several pieces were found;-One somewhat larger than a man's fist was brought to Karaimokuthe fall had precipitated it some distance into the earth- the surface was irregular & the color a dark iron brown,-A smaller piece was sho'wn which had been broken from a fragment after it had become perfectly cool, it was of a silver grey color with veins of a black shining substance.- • Mr. Loomis went in the afternoon to Waialai distant 8 miles the explosion of the meteor he learned was heard there, The Tamehorelani arrived this morning from Waiakea & Lahaina- Mr. S. had a letter from Mr. 17 �LEVI VOLUME 5 Richards & I recd one from Mr. Goodrich. -Mr. G. states that with the assistance of Honorii, he had commenced the translation of the Gospel John.• Wednesday Sept. 28. Dr. B. & the physicians of the Russian ship performed the surgical operation of tapping on Karaimoku to effect a discharge of water from the abdomen collected in consequence of dropsical affection.Thursday Sept. 29. Some of the officers & scientific gentlemen of the Russian ship took tea with the family in Doctor B.'s apartment.Friday 30th. Walked to Manoa this aftemoon with a particular view to ascertain whether the woods which skirt the mountains are accessible with a team. Mr. Wilkinson the English farmer who arrived in the Blonde having commenced a road to his plantation which is situated near the head of the valley will open a good communication as far as his establishment and by permission from him to pass through his ground I think we may after the road is completed obtain wood in abundance. The distance however which it must be drawn being more than fOLIr miles is an objection.Saturday October 1st. Sudden & dangerous illness of Mrs. B. required the attention of Dr. last nightand but for timely relief which was graciously vouchsafed she could not have survived to behold the • moming.Capt. Kotzebue sailed this moming.Sabbath 2nd. Divine service for the natives in Karaimoku's yard, which was as well attended as usualin the moming Mr. B. preached from Isaiah 38. 19 "The living, the living he shall praise thee as I do this day" &c.-; and in the aftemoon from Prov. 29 2 "When the righteous are in authority the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule the people moum."Mr. Stewart preached in English from Hos. 13- 9 ((0 Israel thou hast destroyed thyself; but in me is thine help."- Employed myself as last Sabbath.-Mrs. Bingham continues ill and it is feared dangerously so. Monday 3rd. The natives have been bringing wood for a meeting house-Some of our number think that not much less than tvvo thousand persons were engaged in conveying it on their shoulders. All the large timber is now obtained-The aho & cord remain which will probably not be fumished in much less time than a fortnight.- • Tuesday 4. About 20 sailors came in a body to the house of Mr. Bingham to know the reason that females were not permitted to go on board the ships as formerly for the purposes of prostitution. They were 18 �LEVI VOLUME 5 assured that the prohibition did not proceed from the mission but from the chiefs & were directed to go to them for a reason. Mr. R. accompanied them into the presence of Kaahumanu and was interpreter for them • in making known their desire-Kaahumanu told them that females were strictly forbidden going on board ships and that the rule which guided them in this respect was the word of God. The sailors were told that the former practices of the females were wrong but that they had now been instructed in the right way and they intended to pursue it.-The sailors said they did not come to talk about religion but came after women and if they could not get them by fair means they would catch them where they could find them and drag them on board ship- they said that in this measure they would be borne out by their captains & officers.-Karaimoku having been informed of the object of their coming up sent word if they did not speedily depart he would have them secured.The natives commenced erecting a ranai under which to cut & fit the timber for the new meeting house.-We were happy to see Karaimoku well enough to walk out to give directions & inspect the work. Wednesday Octr. 5. Providence seeming to be opening the way for Mr. Stewart to leave the islands with his family for the benefit of Mrs. S.'s health he called a meeting of the brethren this afternoon to consult them as to the necessity and propriety of his leaving the Sandwich Islands & undertaking a voyage to his • native land, and also the expediency of embracing the opportunity of embarking to England on board the Fawn Capt. Dale who on the most generous terms had offered him & his family a passage. The ship having superior accommodations in addition to the advantage of a Physician was thought to render this opportunity particularly worthy of attention.The meeting having been organised by the Choice of Mr. Bingham Chairman & Levi Chamberlain Scribe- after looking to the throne of grace for wisdom & guidance the subject of Mr. Stewart's return to America was taken into consideration.- Though fully persLladed that the recovery of Mrs. S. in this climate was exceedingly doubtful, and knowing that it was the opinion of Dr. Davis Surgeon of the Blonde that she should by all means be removed to a colder climate by the first suitable opportunity we did not feel willing to give our assent to his return as a public act of the mission without a discussion, aware that every return from the missionary field, however unanswerable the reasons may be for it is attended with unpleasant consequences. After a due consideration of the subject however the question was refered to Dr. • B. first as best acquainted with Mrs. S. case, and he gave it as his decided opinion that Mr. S. should remove and that the present was a very favorable opportunity;- in this opinion all the brethren concurred.-A communication from Dr. D. to Mr. S. advising the measure in question in the strongest 19 �LEVI VOLUME 5 manner was read- Mr. S. also stated that he had the written advice of almost every member of the mission absent as to the propriety of his improving the first favorable opportunity to return to his native land.• Friday Octr. 7. Cap. Elwell having very kindly & generously offered to Mr. Stewart the service of the Schooner Washington to bring down his effects from Lahaina set sail this morning accompanied by Mr. Stewart who goes up to facilitate the shipping of the articles. The Pakii arrived from Lahaina bringing a letter from Mr. Richards stating that the sailors of the ships Spartan & Daniel now in port have discovered a diabolical spirit of hostility, having threatened to kill him, if he will not give his consent that females should go on board the ships for the purposes of prostitution. He had been under the necessity of having his premises defended by a strong guard.-He wrote to Cap. Buckle Commander of the Daniel to come on shore & call upon him. \X1ho [Capt. BLl(:kle?) sent a note in return to Mr. R. telling him that he had no control over his men while on shore,- that they had left the vessel the night before resolved not to go on board 'without females; he concluded by saying to Mr. R. that he had better give his consent for females to go on board then all would be peace & qietness again. Saturday Octr. 8th. The Parthian arrived form the cost having touched at Lahaina Capt. Wildes brought a letter from Mr. Richards which states that his life is in jeopardy from the crew of the English • whaling ship DanieL They had come up to his house to the number of 20 armed with knives swearing that they will have his consent for females to go on board ship or his life. He states that between 40 & 50 unarmed natives were in his house & about the same number without as a guard: but he thinks that six resolute foreigners with knives would disperse the \-vhole company- The utmost anxiety pervades his mind and he feels that his only hope of safety is in the Lord. The enemy seems to exhibit all around us a spirit of vigorous opposition-The attention to instruction & respect for the word of God discovered by the natives has provoked in the foreigners a dire spirit of enmity and what it will end in the Lord only knows-But our cause is his & to Him we leave the event, believing that he can control the depravity of man with as much ease as he does the waves of the sea when they roar and are troubled.-The natives under the inspection of Karaimoku commenced putting up the frame of the new meeting house.Sabbath 9. Mr. Bingham preached as usual in the open air to the multitudes that assembled in Karaimoku's yard- in the morning from Matt. 5~10, and in the afternoon from Matt. 16~26. Tuesday 11 th. Mr. Stewart returned from Lahaina. his passage l~p was long & tedious not arriving till midnight after the Sabbath. He immediately went on shore & repaired to the mission establishment not 20 �LEVI VOLUME 5 suspecting the disturbance which the dissolute sailors had occasioned there. When he arrived at the house of Mr. Richards he was surprised to find it surrounded by natives and it was not till he had announced to • those within who he was and had been directed to come round to a window to present himself where he was recd by a native with 8 poised musket that he was allowed to enter.-As soon as the native recognised him, his arrival was announced with expressions of great joy, and he vvas speedily in the embraces ofMr. Richards and the mystery of the guard around the house & the caution with which he was allowed to enter was explained.- It appears that about 20 sailors from the English ship Daniel had come on shore armed with knives & bearing a black flag- with the avowed purpose of murdering Mr. Richards or getting his consent for women to go on board the ship.-Mr. & Mrs. Richards appeared before them and remonstrated with them for their conduct assuring them that they should always protest against the practice of native females going on board ships for the purposes of prostitution.-That they were ready to lay down their lives and would cheerfully do it rather than violate their consciences-telling them at the same time that should they take away their lives which were in their power they could do no more than kill the body but could not injure '. their immortal part.-They offered no violence to their person One of them however- made a pass twice with his knife at one of the natives who stood at the gate as a guard to prevent the entrance of the sailorsAs soon as this was done Haopiri who had seemed to stand aloof said it was now time to do somethingthat the play was over.-Accordingly the whole of Lahaina was in requisition & a strong guard with muskets turned out for the security of Mr. Richards.By the arrival of the ship Caroline from Lima, Mr. Stewart recd. a letter from Cap. Hull of the U.S. Frigate U.S. and files of News papers bringing the last dates as late as Apl. 6th.Cap. Hull does not expect to visit these islands, but has given permission to Cap. Percival of the Dolphin whom he has dispatched to the Mulgrave islands, for the mutineers of the Globe to call if it should be found practicable.Saturday Octr. 15. Mr. Stewart has been busily engaged in preparing for embarkation-His contemplated departure has furnished me with some business- that together with the various calls of the families has occupied all the time I have had to spare from my schooL • Sabbath Octr. 16. Mr. Bingham preached to the natives in the morning from Psalms 46~12 and in the afternoon from Rev. 22. 12. This being the last Sabbath of Mr. Stewart's expected continuance here being ready to depart on the morrow, curiosity drew together a larger number of foreigners than usual to whom 21 �LEVI VOLUME 5 Mr. Stewart preached from Prov. 18, 24 "There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother."- In the afternoon Mr. S. was present at the native service and at the close of the exercises expressed through Mr. ;. Bingham to the natives his affection for the people of these islands and regret at leaving them; assuring them that it was nothing but necessity on account of his wives illness & the hope of its being removed by revisiting his native country that could induce him to leave this interesting field of labor.Monday 17. The Fawn being ready for sea & 11 o'ck being the hour set for sailing & all things having been put on board, Mrs. Stewart was placed in a suspended cot bome by natives and conveyed to the shore where a boat was in waiting-on her way she was taken into the house of Mr. B. where she had a moments interview with Mrs. B.-The extreme weakness of both & the shortness of the time made it necessary that the interview should be short.-We saw her comfortably on board and some of the family continued on board till the vessel had got safely out of the harbor. The foreigners & residents showed much attention to Mr. S. & made him many valuable presents- and amount of more than one hundred dollars in articles of comfort for his passage was contributed for these favors that mission as well as Mr. Stewart feels under obligations.Wednesday Octr. 19. Attended an auction for the sale of various articles saved by Cap. Coffin of the • Aurora from a Japanese junk which he fell in with on the coast of Japan having been blown off a great distance to sea, dismasted and in a miserable condition.-The people on board must all inevitably have perished had he not fallen in with her~' after receiving the people on board who were Japanese, & taking out a considerable part of her cargo; he set fire to the junk & proceeded towards the coast with the crew. Having sailed 25 days he fell in near the land with a fishing vessel on board which he put the rescued persons together with as much of the cargo as they desired. Friday 21. The whaling ship Chili Cap. Bamard of Nantucket sailed this moming. The captain was kind enough to take on board to convey to the U.S. one box and two barrels of articles belonging to Mr. Stewart-If the vessel should enter the Port of New York I gave directions for the packages to be left with Mr. Saml. Whiting to whom I wrote a letter of advice- but should the vessel enter the port of Nantucket they are to be forwd to Boston; and I vvrote to Mr." Evarts upon the subject-By this vessel I forwarded all the letters on hand from the difft. stations. • Three foreigners who have been about five years resident on these islands called upon Mr. Bingham to be united in marriage to natives, it being their intention as they stated to make these islands their permanent residence. 22 �LEVI VOLUME 5 Saturday Octr. 22nd. Mr. Whitney and family arrived from Tauai in the English whaling ship '. Indispensable Capt. Fenton. Recd. letters from Kairua & Kaavaroa, Mr. Bishop was convalescent, Mr. & Mrs. Ely were both in good health-The work prospers exceedingly.-Mr. Ely Ely states that the natives had formed themselves into a Society and had in the course of two weeks contributed in clothes, provisions &c. to the amount of $100.-Mr. Bishop states that Hoapiri & his wife had made them a visit & that Hoapiri wahine had in the name of the King & Kaahumanu made each of the brethren a present of a piece of land.-During the night considerable rain with thunder.Sabbath 23. Mr. Bingham preached to the natives in the morning & Mr. Whitney in the aftemoonMr. B. preached also in English to a pretty full congregation of foreigners. Monday Octr. 24. The Daniel Eng. & the North America am. whaling ships arrived from Lahaina, the former having on board Cap. Sistare & the native woman "vho formerly lived with Navarro and was the occasion of the quarrel which led to Navarro's banishment, the latter ship brought a letter from Mr. Richards stating that there had not been much disturbance sJce the days of his last letter-He had ascertained fully that Capt. Buckle was himself the means of the mobs, though he had told a thousand • stories to establish a contrary belief. He adds four or five of Cap. B's worst men have left his ship to taken up their residence in Lahaina.-He states still further, "The missionary work here has been retarded by the recent noise, but on the whole, I think I have never seen so much cause for encouragement. Mr. Stewart's departure casts a cloud over the station which nothing will dispel until another as good as he joins it.Our hearts are gloomy when we think of them." Tuesday 25. Mr. Whitney has removed to day into a thatched house formerly given by the chiefs to Mr. Ruggles situated in Karimokus enclosure near the fence running by Mr. B.'s yard.-a gate way having been cut through the fence and all egress on the natives side being closed the apartments will be as retired as any would be in either of the house occupied by the other families.Wednesday Octr. 26 1825. Two foreigners were united in marraige to two natives of the Sandwich Islands at the close of the lecture this aftemoon.The family met at the house of Mr. Bingham this evening to converse upon the subject & decide as to • the propriety of employing men at $2.50 pI day to do anything more to Mr. Loomis' house than to make it habitable.- It was though that the house would be as comfortable without a chamber floor as any thatched house in the mission is or can be & therefore in the present state of the funds & the scarcity of boards & 23 �LEVI VOLUME 5 need of them at the other stations a chamber floor might for the present be dispensed with.- • " It was resolved that the men be continued to lay the lower floor, and to do 'whatever work might be necessary to render the house habitable.Several foreigners one of whom was intoxicated being seen this evening near the mission premises and it being reported that they contemplated mischief the chiefs were immediately informed of the fact and they soon sent an armed guard to protect our houses.Thursday Octr. 27. As soon as my school was dismissed I \,vent about putting up supplies for Mr. Goodrich at Waiakea as a vessel is to sail tomorrovv for that place. Friday 28th. Put articles for Mr. Goodrich on board thePakukai which sails this moming for Morokai & thence to Waiakea. Saturday 29. Put a fevv things for Mr. Richards on board the Pulahulahu which is to sail today for Lahaina.- Having a few letters for America which I wished to send by the ship America Cap. Eldridge which sails today for Canton, I took them to the village and offered them to the Captain, requesting him to take charge of them, I received the laconic & surprising answer "We do not take letters"-The answer was the more surprising to me as I had been informed a few days before that letters might be sent by her and • had also been informed where they might be left for her letter bag.-I was not at a loss however for the reason-the object of the mission is offensive & the success of the missionaries a great grievance.-Mr. Elwell informed me that his having given notice to the missionaries of the evil intentions of a gang of sailors who were about to proceed with hostile intentions to our habitations had given umbrage to some of the English Captains. Sabbath Octr. 30. Mr. Whitney preached in the moming to the multitudes who assembled in the rear of Karaimoku's stone house to hear the word, from John 11, 35.- "Jesus Wept" In the aftemoon Mr. Bingham preached from Heb. 11~38. "Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him"-Mr. B. also conducted the English servicessermon from Numb. 1O~ 29.- Monday Octr. 31st. A native was buried this aftemoon who had lived in the yard connected with Wildes & Marshalls establishment, the woman, it is said, is the one formerly kept by Cap. Babcock.Reed. a box containing three smoked hams, brought by the Owhyhee from Hido, sent by Mr. Goodrich. Tuesday Novr. 1st. By the request ofMr. Whitney began to take my meals at his house, the measure meeting the full approbation of Mrs. Loomis, who has hither to had the trouble of providing me food.24 �LEVI VOLUME 5 The glass being set in the ne'vv house & the house being now ready to have the floor laid, concluded to defer that work a short time. • Sabbath Novr. 6th. Native service as usual in Karaimoku's yard with as full a congregation as usual, Mr. Bingham preached in the morning from Matt. VII. 13 & 14. and Mr. Whitney in the aftelTIOOn from Rev. III, 20.-The pulpit windows & doors having been removed from the old meeting house and the house not being decent for a place of worship, the English service was omitted.By the John Palmer which arrived this morning from Lahaina Mr. Bingham reed. a letter from Mr. Richards speaking of the flourishing state of things there. Monday 7th. Monthly concert, Mr. Whitney addressed the people who assembled to observe the monthly prayer meeting from Nehemia II. 20 The God of heaven, he will prosper us, therefore we his servant will arise & build.After the close of the services Mr. Bingham detained the people that as many might signify as chose whether it was their wish to walk in the broad road to death or in the straight and narrow path to life. I believe that all who were spoken to on the subject declared themselves to be of those who desired to pursue the narrow way- and probably had ten times as many more been present, they would all have answered • the question in the same way.Wednesday 9th. The smiling appearance ofMr. Loomis & Dr. Blatchely indicated the suspicious termination of an event which, in general, I believe, in prospect excited anxiety.-It becomes me to rejoice with those that rejoice even though I should not be able fully to enter into the joys of others.- In wishing Mr. Loomis illY on the addition of a son to his family, it could not be expected the return of the civility, "I wish you a hundred", as is sometimes the case in the Compliment, "I wish you a happy new year or a merry Christmas", would have been as acceptable in one case as the other, nor in this land as desirable. As the Becket is said to be soon going to Hawaii, I spent the afternoon in putting up supplies for Kairua and about half of the night in writing to the brethren stationed there. Thursday Novr. 10. Put the supplies for Kairua & Kaavaroa on board the vessel, and was not a little mortified at a rebuff from Cap. Beckley for putting more articles on board than had been specified.-I thought it was better however to humble myself a little than to reply according to the spirit with which I '. was addressed. Saturday 12. The Becket sailed for Hawaii, and Mr. Whitney desirous to receive ordination took passage on board for Kairua to meet the brethren of that station and to be inducted by them into the office 25 �LEVI VOLUME 5 of an evangelist & missionary to the heathen. During Mr. Whitney's absence I shall take up my lodgings at his house. • Reed. a slight insult from a drunken sailor at the village this aftemoon who wished to know if I was not a missionary, & when I was going back to Lahaina; he desired me to stop & took hold of me to detain me, but I broke from him, and passed along, he at the same time uttering abusive language against the missionaries. Between 11 & 12 o'ck that night a drunken sailor came up to the mission house, and knocked at Mr. Loomis apartment-Having no business Mr. L. ordered him to depart, but he refused and made an attempt to enter-Mr. L. prevented him.-finding that he had come on purpose to insult the missionaries; though too much intoxicated to do mischief if resisted, Mr. Loomis led him to Karaimoku's yard where a guard is stationed & delivered him up to be prevented attempting to do mischief. Sabbath Novr. 13. Mr. B. preached both parts of the day to very large congregations of the natives at the usual place. Sermon in the moming from Matt. V. 44, 45. "But I say unto you love your enemies &c"; in the afternoon from Luke VII 16. respecting the raising of the widows son. English service was conducted at the house of Mr. B. It consisted of reading a printed sermon & the ,• other usual exercises. Monday Novr. 14. The Kukopuka sailed for Tauai & the PLllahulahu arrived from the windward. Wednesday 16. The opening of the nevv house of worship which had been contemplated as the exercises of this afternoon has been deferred to another day, that the Chiefs may hold an ahaolelo respecting the order of the house. Many persons came from Waititi & Waialai with a view to witness the dedication. Was favored with a visit from Capt Whippy of the Independence Am. Whaler just from Hido. During the period of his stay at Hido he had considerable intercourse with Mr. Goodrich, whom he represents as cheerful & contented, and prosecuting the work of the mission with considerable encouragement.There is a school of from 120 to 150 scholars under the superintendence ofMr. G. Thursday Nov. 17. Having within the few last days balanced my books for the year ending April 30th for which I have not before found convenient time, I commenced this evening posting my books for the • current year, which are more than 6 months behind;- I hope to do a little every day at this work, till my books are brought up. Saturday Novr. 19. The new meeting house was opened this moming for public worship.-The 26 �LEVI VOLUME 5 exercises were commenced by reading a paraphrase of the 100 Psalm in the native language & afterwards singing it to the Chant "Cantate Domino"-The whole of the 100 Ps was the foundation of the sermon • preached by Mr. Bingham.-About t",vo thirds of the room in the house was occupied by the auditory.Sabbath 20th. The house was filled in the morning and many were obliged to sit outside for want of room within- probably little less than 3500 were present. Sermon from Psalms LXXXV; 6.7. A great multitude attended in the afternoon though not so numerous as in the morning- sermon from 1 John 3. IS, 19.Wednesday 23rd. Monday & Tuesday & half of this day have been taken up in the examination of the schools. On the first day the lower classes were examined. All those who were unacquainted with the letters of the Alphabet were separated from those who were acquainted with them & were not allowed to exhibit so that all who were examined were acquainted with the letters.On the second day the classes in reading catechism & hymns & some in English were examinedSome very interesting classes were examined. The classes of Toteta & Halilio were particularly so- In the former class were Boki, Kekauruohe, Kekauonohi, Liliha, Akahi & other chiefs of high grade- in the latter Kaahumanu, Opiia, Tapule & others- all stood fortll. like pupils made obeic.enc.e at the signal of • their teacher with the docility of children spelled a lesson from the spelling book read in the tract repeated a number of hymns & the whole of the catechism. This day has been unusually interesting aside from the closing exercises of the examination- the exhibition of the English class, the repeating of the Ten Commandments in English, Tahite & Hawaii by three of the scholars, the examination of the King & his companion, the reading of compositions & addresses of the chiefs. At the usual hour for the lecture a goodly number of the people assembled not only to listen to the work of God & receive religious instruction but to witness the marriage of Opiia one of the queens of the late Tamehameha & Tapule late the queen of Tauai the former to Laanui & the latter to Kaiui- all of whom stand propounded for admission into the church. The families of this station were invited to sup at the house of Kaahumanu with the newly married persons & a select number of guests-The scene was pleasing- The table was set in European stile & the • behavior of all was consistent with the strictest propriety.On Monday afternoon an affair took place which set our examination in a striking contrast. The Foreigners high & low seemed desirous to vie with the schools in an exhibition and turned out for 27 �LEVI VOLUME 5 a horse race. It however ended sadly: a native & a foreigner were run over by one of the racers-the former was nearly killed on the spot & probably will not survive- the foreigner was drawn by soon after the • accident in a handcart apparently in great distress-Just after the exercises of the afternoon had closed & \-vhile the road was crowded with people returning to their homes the racing party returned to the village preceded by a native youth on a horse at full speed paying no regard to the crowd which with difficulty parted to give him a passage- d coach drawn by about 20 natives came next filled with ancient & honorable followed by a handcart with two foreigners seated in the bottom attended on each hand by gentlemen mounted, - the rear was composed of footmen merry enough, & some with difficulty making a straight path-The natives have heretofore been forward in confessing themselves naaupo, but on this occasion they were constrained to draw the conclusion that the epithet might with equal propriety be applied to some at least of those who boast of being enlightened. The Tamehameha sailed this moming for Hido sent a letter to Mr. Goodrich.Thursday Novr. 24. In reference to the admission into the church [of] the candidates for baptism; which is expected to take place soon,- a meeting was held this evening at the house of Boki whither Karaimoku has been removed, and where the candidates were assembled. A discriminating discourse was delivered • from these words "For as many as are led by the spirit of God,- they are the sons of God", in which the distinguishing marks of Christian character were brought to view and the candidates were charged to examine themselves by them to search their own hearts & reply. They all unreservedly expressed their desire to be governed in all things by the word of God- & declared their purpose to seek the things of heaven & forsake all other things as a supreme goodFriday Novr. 25. The Pakukai arrived from Hido & brought letters from Mr. Goodrich-He has a flourishing school of 130 scholars among which are persons from 8 different lands receiving instruction in reference to their retuming as teachers. Hundreds of applicatillns are made for books which he states he is not able to supply from all the Eastern part of Hawaii including the whole extent of country from Kohala to Kaau [Kaul]. This evening the candidates met again at Boki's, & Mr. Bingham read & explained to them the Covenant-Their appearance was very pleasing. We hope they have all experienced a real change of heart & that they will evince it by lives of devotedness & obedience. From Their example, authOrity & • influence we expect much. Saturday 26. Mr. B. Mr. R. & myself met the teachers at Taomi's school house for the purpose of instructing them more fully in reading & spelling & teaching them to write on the slate somewhat 28 �LEVI VOLUME 5 according to the Lancastrian plan. We spent the forenoon with them and appointed Saturday next for the • "' second meeting of the kind. We intend devoting the forenoon of every Saturday in this way to their instruction.The Doctor performed an operation on Karaimoku this aftemoon and drew from him about 5 quarts of water- He was very much relieved by the discharge.-The operation will prevent his going out tomorrow; and the baptism of the candidates & the Sacrament will therefore be deferred till the Sabbath following. Observed a prayer meeting in the apartment of Dr. Blatchely.-As many of the family were present as could conveniently come.Sabbath Nov. 27. Nothing special can be said of the native services this day-They were as fully attended as usual, and apparently listened to with the usual interest.English service attended at the house of Mr. Bingham- no foreigners present- Reading by Mr. Loomis.Wednesday Nov. 30th. At the close of the weekly lecture this afternoon two of the teachers Naoa & Wahinearii 'were united in Christian marriage to the females of their choice with whom they have a long • time lived according to the custom of the country.Thursday Dec. 1. Took tea at the house of Kaahumanu with the families of Mr. Bingham Ruggles & Mrs. Whitney-Kaahumanu, Opiia & the young king were the only natives that took seats at the table. The interview was agreeable- Mrs. B. was brought in a chair being the first time she has been out since her late illness.In the evening the families met at the house of Mr. Bingham & attended to a service preparatory to the Communion which by leave of providence will be administered the next Sabbath- Kaahumanu Opiia, Tapule & Kaiu four of the candidates who are expected to receive baptism on the coming Sabbath & to enter into covenant relation with this church were present & a part of the exercises were conducted in the native language for their benefit.After the meeting was closed Kaahumanu made each of the ladies present, four in number, a present of a rich figured Cassimere shaw1.- • Sabbath Deer. 4th. This has been a day of uncommon interest; and the transactions of it form an era in the Sandwich Island Church. Eight persons who have for more than six months stood as candidates for admission and who have given as satisfactory evidence of personal piety as the nature of their 29 �LEVI VOLUME 5 circumstances will admit, came forward & united themselves to our number, and entered into a solemn covenant to walk in all the ordinances of the Gospel; and subscribed with their own hands unto the Lord, • binding themselves by the most solemn engagements to be his forever. Seven of the candidates received baptism- Karaimoku having been baptized a number of years ago by a French Chaplain, only brought forward his little son, 'which it was a pleasing sight to witness in the arms of his father to be presented for Christian baptism-He received the name of Joseph Leleohoku.Kaahumanu was baptised by the Christian name of Elizabeth.-Opiia by that of Lydia; Tapule Deborah; Keriiahonui- Aaron; Laahui- Gideon;- Kaiu- Simeon.- Karaaiaulu- Richard. Before these interesting exercises commenced Mr. Bingham in reference to the confessions of William Kamahoula and J.C. Airepoa who had come to the meeting house to acknowledge their offences in a public manner, made a short address from Proverbs 28. 13. He that covereth his sins shall not prosper, but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." Though we have no satisfactory evidence of their penitency & wish to prove them some time before admitting them again to the Lord's table; it was thought, that a public confession would be a direct step towards their return, & an open declaration of their purpose • to reform & to live according to the principles of the Gospel would make not only an impression on their own consciences, but upon those who might witness it-And it is thought the whole transaction will be a salutary lesson to the new members since they would have upon their introduction into the church an example of discipline presented before their eyes, & would understand that should they go astray the same measmes mu.st be taken with them before they could be restored.We were happy to welcome the return ofMr. Whitney from Hawaii where he had received ordination. He arrived in season to witness the admission of the candidates to the Church.In the afternoon all the members of the mission at this station amounting to eleven in number sat down with the newly added members & Boki who is admitted to approach the table as an occasional communicant, to celebrate the dying love of om exalted Redeemer- The exercises were mostly in the native language. Monday Decr.5. The monthly prayer meeting for the natives was observed in the afternoon in the • church and in the evening for the families at the wood house.Friday Decr. 9. Eclipse of the sun five sixth at least of his disk was covered-Middle about half past eight or a quarter before 9 o'clock in the morning.30 �LEVI VOLUME 5 Sabbath 11. Mr. B. preached in the morning to a very full house from Eph. 2. 19. "Now therefore ye are no more strangers & foreigners but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the houshold of God." In the • afternoon Mr. Whitney preached from Luke 19.10. "The Son of man came to seek and save that which was lost." At the close of the exercises Karaimoku arose & gave notice to the people that on the morrow the chiefs would have an ahaolelo respecting the adoption of laws. At the usual hour for the Eng. Service an exercise was conducted at the house of Mr. Bingham. Mr. W. read a printed sermon. Monday Deer. 12. 1825. The Tamehameha arrived form Hido- reed. a letter from Mr. Goodrich. The Rob Roy with Mr. Hammatt sailed for Canton, sent all the letters on hand. In the afternoon the chiefs assembled in the rear of Karaimoku's stone house for the purpose of deliberating upon the adoption of the Ten Commandments as the foundation of the laws of the land.The foreigners fearing that something was about to be done that would be to their disadvantage, having concerted together, came up to oppose the adoption of any measures that should be recommended by the missionaries. Capt. Ebbetts seemed the champion of the opposition party, and as soon as Mr. B. came, • encountered him upon tiLe ground, that he had no right to propose laws to the nation, or to give any advice to the chiefs upon the subject; and he was supported in the assertion by the rest.-Much abusive language was used in reference to tiLe conduct of Mr. B. & the mission. Those who were the most virulent and abusive were Cap. Ebbetts. Cap. Meek Capt. Lawson of an Eng. Brig in port, Cap. Grimes & Mr. Reynolds.Mr. Bingham having a:;crtcd that we felt much obliged to the King of Great Britain for the good advice given Boki when he visited him at the palace royal the purport of which was, that the word of God was worthy of his regard & observance and as such recommended it to his attention. Cap. Ebbetts Cap. Lawson & Capt. Meek intimated to Boki that he had spoken disrespectfully of the king of England, and when Mr. B. attempted to vindicate himself from that aspersion, they made an utterly false representation of his words.-Declaring that he had uttered falsehood.-Karaimoku proposed the subject of adopting the Ten Commandments to the King & Kaahumanu recommending the adoption himself, he was supported by • Kaahumanu who proposed them to the King-The King appeared diffident & unwilling to say anythingHe was addressed by Boki who took part against the adoption of the law.-The King finally said he was afraid of the people, & it would be well to defer the laws. The subject was therefore dropped and the King 31 �LEVI VOLUME 5 left the circle followed by his armed guards who had been posted around the circle the defend this person during the debate-The foreigners had little cause for triumph, that they had used their influence with • success against the adoption of the Ten Commandments as the basis of the future laws of the Sandwich Islands. It was a season of trial to us all, but particularly so to Mr. Bingham who was addressed as the principal instrument & agent in producing what the foreigners saw fit to call evils; whom they accused of having made the natives worse than they ever were before of having interfered in making bargains, and of having sanctioned dishonesty by receiving into the church persons who refused to pay their honest debts.We returned amidst the sympathies of the natives sick & heavy with the thoughts of the guilt & wretchedness of those willing instruments of Satan "vhom he has led captive and used as instruments to oppose the advancement of the Redeemers Kingdom; but though sad we are not discouraged, we believe that it is the purpose of God to introduce his laws in this land and to establish them notwithstanding the malice & rage of the enem y.Tuesday Decr. 13. Issued from the press this afternoon the Ten Commandments in the native language together with fourteen rules pointing out the distinguishing marks by which a person may know himself to • be a Christian called in the native language hoainoIl3,. As soon as the natives found out the types were set & the press ready for striking off copies, they literaly flocked with paper to obtain impressions, and so impatient were they to possess copies that they stood by till the paper had been prepared to receive the impression & as soon as it had passed under the press would catch it wet as it was & return full of joy that they had obtained the Commandments of God.-Good we trust will result from the transactions of yesterday-News of what then transpired will circulate as widely as our books, and all will be eager to know what gave rise to the resistance, what evil existed in the law that the adoption of it should be so vigorously opposed.Just before night parted with Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles who with their family embarked with Tapule for Tauai whither they return to be permanently settled. Pea left in the morning & embarked on board the Pulahulahu and returns to Kaikioeva who placed him in the mission family, & who has for several years been connected with the family of Mr..B.- • Wednesday Decr. 14th. The Deliverance sailed this morning for Maui & Hawaii, and on board which I put a number of articles for the Brethren at Kairua & Kaavaroa.-One marriage took place at the afternoon lecture.32 �LEVI VOLUME 5 Saturday Decr. 17. During the night the Pakii arrived from Lahaina having on board Hoapiri wahine & Robert Haia.-The wind was so very strong when passing Morokai channel and the vessel so deeply laden • that the people on board were under the necessity of casting overboard a considerable of the lading to keep the vessel above water.Sabbath 18. A full house in the moming Mr. B. preached from 1 Peter 2.22.23. "He did no evil neither was guile found in his mOllth" &c. The sermon was principally historical, and such incidents in the lives of distinguished persons in the scriptures were referred to as were calculated to illustrate the text- namely the persecution of Jesus Christ for righteousness sake & the manner in which he sustained the contradiction of sinner & the rage of his persecutors.-The Conversion of Paul and the consequences of his acknowledging & preaching Christ together with his conduct under reproaches imprisonment scourging &c.--Stephen Daniel & the three Jewish children in Babylon who refused to worship Nebuchadnezzar's image were referred to as exemplifying in their lives the principles of the text.In the afternoon Mr. W. preached from Mat. 9.9.A sermon was read for Ollr Eng. service; but had none present but our own families.Monday 19. Mr. Loomis & myself have been engaged most of the day in securing a native who had • stolen a number of carpenter's tools Ollt of the new house, and in recovering the lost articles. The articles were stolen some time last week, but were not missed till this moming, when the carpenter to whome some of the tools belonged and who had heard of the theft called up to make inquiries about them.A seaman belonging to the Parthian fell from the main yard of that vessel and was killed by striking the chains. Tuesday 20th. Put supplies for Tauai on board the Becket-in going down with the things was overtaken by a shower & was completely drenched. It has rained more or less most of the day. Funeral of the man belonging to the Parthian.-Mr. Bingham attended at the establishment of Cap. Wildes & conducted a service.Began to take meals at the house of Mr. Bingham.Thursday Deer. 22 Mr. Whitney & family sailed for Tauai on board the Becket having been at this station just 2 months. • Have learned that Taomi has been insulted by a foreigner in endeavoring to prevent one of his female scholars from retuming to her fortner habits of prostitution. Monday Decr. 26th. Having been requested by Kauikeouli. to accompany him as his instructor on his 33 �LEVI VOLUME 5 intended visit to Lahaina and feeling a desire to visit that station at the present time having the • approbation of the brethren at Oahu, I embarked in the Pakukai with the king and his suit. At 1 o'ck P.M. we set sail in company with the Pakii on board which Hoapiri wahine & her suit had embarked.-Three other vessels followed in the course of the aftemoon.The wind was so favorable that vve made a direct course and our progress was rapid-In 12 hours after our departure we cast anchor in the harbor of Kaunakakai in Morokai. Deer. 27.-the king designing to tarry long enollgh at this place to examine the schools & collect the people for religious worship removed on shore and with Kalakua ma & the passengers of the other vessels took up his lodging in two large houses built some years ago for Rihoriho.During the last night Kahalaia drank excessively and appeared this moming considerably intoxicated, and as he added to his inebriety by another glass- I was fearful he would make trouble, but he left the schooner in a canoe, and I leamed afterwards that Kinau after he had gone emptied all his rum into the sea.Soon after removing on shore Hoapiri wahine invited me to take refreshment with her, I made a very '. comfortable meal of the food which she had caused to be provide added to that which I had brought with me. There were so many objects to take up the king's attention that I found it inconvenient to give instruction to him but once on this day. In the aftemoon a school of 38 scholars the only one on this part of the island was assembled in one of the houses for examination-I examined them in the alphabet and though most of them were ignorant of some of the letters, yet as a school, they had made as much proficiency as could be expected of them in one month's time, the school having been established only that length of time. What was singular in the examination was that the teacher went through all the exercises that had been customary in his school- He commenced with reading a hymn, which he attempted to sing, but without making any more music than the screeking wheels of an overloaded cart, nor did the union of his scholars voices in the least help the music.-He afterwards made a long prayer, and when the examination of the school was over he closed with another equally long. • Kalakua very kindly caused a mat to be spread for me to sleep on, and lent me her own pillow for my head:- these greatly contributed to a comfortable night's lodging & refreshing sleep.Wednesday Deer. 28. After prayers & a comfortable breakfast, I spent an hour in teaching the king & 34 �LEVI VOLUME 5 his companion and two of my former scholars who attended him--School being closed the King returned to plaYl of which he is very fond l and in which he spends most of his time.-The people scattered to catch • fish by means of a poisonous weed which they pound up & place under the stones in places where the water is shoaL The fish coming to feed upon it are so affected as to be easily taken with the hand.- At 4 olck the people were called in to attend religious worshipl the kamaaina having been by the chiefs previously directed to assembled had collected in such numbers as nearly to fill the house.-After a hymn Keriiahonui prayed l & after another hymn he made an address. When he had got though I read the unfinished tract entitled the manao of the chiefs l after which the king made a short address & was followed by Kinau & Kalakua-Robert Haia closed with prayer.-As soon as the meeting had dispersed I went on board the schooner and the reembarkation of the whole company commenced. Thursday Decr. 29. At 3 o'ck this morning the vessels were got under way.-About day light we took a breeze and while passing the channel between Morokai & Maui the wind was very brisk and all sail being set the vessel cut with great rapidity through the water.At 12 o'ck when just in, a double canoe was sent offl the king & a number of his attendants together with Kahalaia & myself jumped in and were hasted on shore.• After stopping a few moments at the house of Nahienaena and witnessing the meeting of the king with his sister & Hoapiri I was conducted to the house of Mr. Richards.-On the arrival of Hoapiri wahine Mr. R. was sent for to attend prayers-He met the chiefs & people at the house of Nahienaena l read a portion of Scripture l sung & prayed.Friday Decr. 30th. Attended to the instmction of the king at the house of Mr. Richards both in the morning & the afternoon in reading & spelling only but intend to instmct him in writing.Mr. Richards meets on the afternoon of this day in each week to converse with the most interesting persons of his congregation & to answer their enquiries.- Saturday Decr. 31. Began to give the king lessons in writing-This evening attended with Mr. Richards a meeting called by the natives the pule "harawaL It was instituted with a design to be a preparation for the Sabbath.Sabbath Jany 1st. 1826. The meeting house vvhich is the best I have yet seen on the islands was filled to • overflowing in the morning though the weather was uncomfortable. Mr. R. thinks two thousand were present in & aboLlt the house. Being rainy the house was not so full in the afternoon. Monday 2. Monthly concert-The meeting for the natives was attended at the meeting house where a 35 �LEVI VOLUME 5 goodly number assembled. The services consisted of prayer & singing & a short address from Mr. Richards-Three prayers were offered & as many hymns sung.• Tuesday Jany 3. In the afternoon walked out with Mr. Richards & viewed some of the land recently presented to this station. Wednesday 4th. At the close of the discourse this afternoon Mr. Richards united three couples in Hymens silken bands with special charge to be faithful to the marriage compact and not to quarrel with one another. Thursday 5th. The rain which commenced yesterday afternoon has continued to fall with only short periods of intermission to the present time accompanied with occasional thunder and the prospect is that the rain will continue through the night, or longer. The King sent word that he could not come to me for instructions today on account of the water- I therefore called upon him.Friday 6. Rainy still wind from the southward. Accompanied Mr. Richards to the house ofNahienaena where the chiefs had summond a number of the teachers about to depart to a distance to instruct the people, for the purpose of giving them advice and counsel & direction how to conduct.-Kapiu was one of '. the number having been sent for with the teachers under his direction by Hoapiri. Mr. R. conversed with them respecting their duty and as it is a popular thing to meet frequently for prayer & religious conference, fearing that evil will grow out of it from the ignorance & in some cases the self conceit of the teachers, Mr. R. recommended them to drop all meetings except on the Sabbath, Wednesday afternoon, & the first Monday of each month.-They were urged to be exemplary in their conduct and devoted in the work of communicating instruction.After the conversation was through a hymn was sung & Mr. Richards closed with prayer.-.I afterwards went to the house of the king & attended to giving him instruction.Saturday Jany 7. The rain having fallen in torrents during the night raised the waters of Lahaina very much-A large stream from th,e high lands ran thrOLlgh the center of Lahaina so that a communication was opened from the sea to the cultivated plats and the people paddled with their canoes into the banana groves over fields of potatoes & taro.-The Chiefs amused themselves by playing on surfboards in the heart • of Lahaina.The rain continuing most of the day, I did not attend to the King. Sabbath 8. The weather having in a measure cleared up the congregation was large;- and very good 36 �LEVI VOLUME 5 attention was given to the preaching of the word of God. A Sabbath school is conducted by Haia, Taua and others, composed of a considerable part of the congregation, and commencing immediately after the close • of the mOlning services.Tuesday Jany lOth. The Pupuka sails this evening for Oahu,- understand that the king sends down word for the Pakukai to come up speedily to take him back. He hastens his return I learn particularly on Mr. Richards' account- Mr. R. having fixed the time for his departure at the middle of the next weekand one object of the King in sending for the vessel at the present time is that there may be a conveyance for him & his family to Oahu. Wednesday 11th. The Pakukai & Pakii arrived this morning from Oahu, by the latter a package came to hand containing letters from America which had been received by the Harbinger Capt. Jackson of Boston nearly nine months out last from the Society Islands. By the same conveyance Letters from Mr. Stewart announce his arrival at the latter place in just one month from the time of his departure from this place, Mrs. Stewart for the last fortnight previous to their arrival had been very low, & her life was almost despaired of; but at the last date which was the 21st. of Novr. the day on which the vessel was to sail on its way for Cape Horn her health is stated to have considerably improved. Betsey had been quite ill on the • passage, so that a good deal of care had devolved on Mr. S.Monday J any 16th. The return of Keriiahonui this morning from a part of the island where he conducted religious worship yesterday, attracted considerable notice from his bringing with him five poles decorated with tapas set up as objects of worship by the labOring people of the place & to which they were in the practice of making supplication as the Akua mahiai. They were simply slender poles from 12 to 18 feet in length each having a piece of white tapa about the length of the pole fastened to it at top & bottom & waving throughout like a wide fringe-One of the poles was on'lament at the top with a tuft of black feathers.-The natives "vho were at our house made a good deal of sport on the occasion, & soon stripped the poles of their waving ensigns. Wednesday 18th. Mr. Richards reed. letters from Kairua- Mr. Bishop had been absent about three weeks on a visit to Hido, his return was looked for soon. Thursday 19. Mr. Richards embarked with his family this afternoon for Oahu. They were met at a ran.ai • near the landing by Hoapiri wahine & her husband & other chiefs the illness of Nahienaena prevented her being present-Mr. R. however went to her house to bid her farewell while Mrs. R. continued her interview with the chiefs. Immediately on the return of Mr. R. prayer was conducted and as soon as the 37 �LEVI VOLUME 5 service was ended they took their leave. They were thronged to the canoe in waiting, by the people who lavished upon them every expression of kindness & affection. It was exceedingly pleasant to witness the • regard sho·wn to their teacher on this occasion & the apparently sincere grief manifested at their parting though it is hoped but for a season. Friday Jany 20th. Being left alone I expected to take my meals at the king's table, but he has sent to the yard one of his own cooks to prepare food for me which he has himself furnished.-Haalilio & Kanai eat with me and I trust I shall be as comfortable so far as food is concerned as I should be in any of the families.The king calls as usual to be instructed though by his playfulness & volatility he does not seem to manifest any proper feeling of its importance. The Kukopuka arrived from Hido by which I reed. a letter from Mr. G. [Goodrich]. He mentions Mr. Bishop's having made him a visit & his departure on the day the Kukopuka arrived. On the 9th inst. a shock of an earthquake was experienced at Waiakea: it was so considerable that it shook crockery from the shelves. Spelling books are in great demand & Mr. G. makes use of them advantageously as an article of trade. • Sabbath, Jany 22nd. The house was filled both parts of the day and the attention of the people very good, Robert addressed them in the morning very appropriately:-"For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved. we have a building of God, a house not made with hands eternal in the heavens."Taua addressed them in the afternoon from Matt 10J8. "And he that taketh not up his cross & followeth after me is not worthy of me." The substance of the discourse & the spirit with which it was addressed was well calculated to make an impression.-Between the services a Sabbath School was conducted by Taua & Robert at which I was present-There were at lest 500 present- the utmost order was observed. Meetings were held at Okumehame & Kanapere. Monday 23. A ship made its appearance in the forenoon off Tahorawe but owing to the wind or some case did not come in, just at night the following note was handed me which came from the vessel- "The • American Ship London Of New York Alfred P. Edwards master from the coast of Mexico bound for Canton-All well-off Mowe Jany 23 1826." Wednesday Jany 25th. The meeting was not so full as common, but the attention of the people was 38 �LEVI VOLUME 5 much as usuaL The Pakii arrived form Oahu just at night.• Thursday 26th. The American ship London which appeared off this port on Tuesday last having got ashore on the windward side of Rani nearly opposite this place, by the particular request of the Captain, who has sent me several billets announcing the condition of his ship, I crossed over to the wreck. I was furnished by the king at my request with a double canoe and was accompanied by Robert & Kanai. It is a staunch ship and elegantly fumished: The Capt. appeared to be in great trouble, having one hundred & twenty five thousand dollars specie in gold and silver on board, and his mind in a state of most painful suspense, how to manage so as to secure it, being afraid either to land it or to allow it to remain on board.He says if Kehekiri, who went over immediately upon intelligence of the ship's being shore, had afforded the assistance which he ought and could have done, he could have got his vessel off; but "She is now ashore", as he most affectingly said, "and she cannot be got off," Kehekiri according to his statement has treated him most shamefully, and manifested a disposition to hinder his saving either his vessel or his property- charging two dollars a day in cash for the labor of his men.-It is this conduct of that chief which has made the Cap. so suspicious of being plundered that I fear he will not take measures in season to • secure his cargo.I informed him of the arrival of the U.S. schooner Dolphin at Oahu-He sat down immediately and wrote a line to Cap. Percival. After dining on board, I went on shore and called upon Kehekiri who was at a little settlement called Keaumuku-I informed him that the Cap. had written to the commander of the U.S. armed vessel requiring protection and told him also that he should pity the unfortunate and not oppress them. He said that it was the people that charged two dollars a day for work & not he.- It was late when we left the ship, and I was fearful 'vve should not get across in season to put the letter on board the Pakii, which was to sail in the eveni.ng for Oahu, but we were remarkably favored.-Pretty soon after we started we percived that the Pakii's sails were hoisted and she was under way long before we got over; but the wind was against her so that she made very little head way, owing to this circumstance we fell in with her & put the letters on board. I obtained from on board the London a box put up by Timo. Dwight of New Haven originally designed • for John Adams at Pitcairns island to be left there if the Cap. should happen to fall in with it, if not to be left here; a letter also accompanied it, but had been mislaid.Friday Jany 27. The wind began to freshen early in the day and by noon or little after it blew with so 39 �LEVI VOLUME 5 much violence that two of the vessels at anchor were obliged to get under weigh. The Kukopuka which sailed last night to save articles from the wreck was obliged to return without having obtained anything.• I am fearful the vessel will very soon go to pieces as the wind is in a direction to raise a very great surf on that side of the island. Most of the vessels that were at anchor were obliged to get under way and run up further for shelter under the high land. The Puahulale which arrived yesterday from the leeward got under way soon than I expected & I therefore lost the opportunity of sending a bundle to Kairua which I had got in readiness & had sent to the house of Hoapiri wahine to be sent on board.Saturday 28th. The wind has continued blowing very strong from the northward since yesterday. Sabbath 29th. The exercises of the morning were conducted by Haia and those of the afternoon by Keriiahonui. The congregation was large & attentive, and the order very creditable to the people. Meetings were also conducted at Kanapere and Oloalu. Monday 30th. Reed. letters from Oahu conveyed by the Convoy which arrived yesterday.-Boki & the Captain of the Dolphin I learn came up in her and passed over immediately to Ranai-the statement of Cap. Edwards that the London had been lost in consequence of the conduct of Kehekiri seems to have • occasioned a considerable excitement.-Learn verbally that the Waverly has arrived at Oahu & that Karaimoku has seized upon the property of Mr. Dana which he intends to hold till the affair of his detaining the vessel contrary to contract & putting the men entrusted "vith the vessel by Karaimoku on shore at the Soc. IsIs. shall be cleared up.Tuesday Jany 31st. Had an interview with Lieut. Homer of the Dolphin at the residence of the king. He called to obtain a double canoe of the king to convey men from the Convoy to Ranai.-Leanl that on Friday night the London was plundered of a great many things by the natives- Kehekiri having at that time the charge of the ship the blame rests upon him. Part of the things have been recovered and vigilant search is making to find the rest.Wednesday Feby 1st. The afternoon meeting was well attended: and Taua made an address from John 4.24.-The king has informed me that Boki has sent word to him to wait till his return from Ranai, "that we may haere pu." • Saturday 4th. Boki arrived about noon from Ranai, the Capt. of the London & of the Dolphin sailed thence in the Pakukai for Oahu.Walked this afternoon to the back part of Lahaina and ascended one of two hills about two miles 40 �LEVI VOLUME 5 distant which appear to have been formed by a volcanic eruption in very ancient time. On the summit of the one I ascended was the ruins of a helclU. Human bones which I saw there ted me to think that human • offerings had once been presented there to the false gods of these islands.Monday Feby 6th. Attended with Taua two funerals-They were both of children,- the corpse of the first was followed by quite a large number of children the scholars of a school to which the deceased belonged.-We both made a short address and Taua prayed. The other child was buried in the house of its parents. I made a short address & Taua prayed. At 4 o'ck the people assembled to attend the monthly prayer meeting. a goodly number collected Taua made a very appropriate address from Ps. 72. 9. The Pupuka arrived from Oahu on her way to Hido, wrote a short letter to Mr. Goodrich to forward by this conveyance.Wednesday 8th. The lecture was well attended Taua in consequence of the indisposition of Robert made an address to the people.-His remarks are interesting & instructive and appear to be very well received.-Puaaiti has generally been called upon to make one of the prayers, and the language he employs • indicates a greater acquaintance of the heart & the plan of salvation than could be expected of one in his circumstance.Thursday 9th. The Pakukai arrived from Oahu-The king & Boki have concluded to sail tomorrow and I have consequently been making preparations to return to my station: This evening called with Kanai upon a man who was formerly a priest. Obtained from him the names of every day of the lunar month, that is the names of all the days from one change of the moon to another.-Had some conversation with him respecting the old customs of the people. He enquired how he was to escape punishment for his former idolatries and evil deeds. I told him if he sincerely repented of his sins, forsook them & believed in Christ God would forgive him. Friday Feby 10th. The morning was employed in packing Llp & getting ready to depart.-At about half past 10 o'clock went by invitation of Taua to his hOLlse where an entertainment had been provided for those who were about to embark for Oahu.-The king & princess, Boki, Hoapiri wahine, Kalalaia, Keriiahonui & others took seats at the table. A blessing having been asked & the food served round, while • the guests were eating short addresses were made by, Harry, Bartimea & Ii- after thanks- Robert Haia, Keriiahonui & Boki addressed the company, after which a hymn was sung & a prayer offered by Taua. The interview was pleasant & edifying & forms a striking contrast to their parting scenes in the times of their 41 �LEVI VOLUME 5 ignorance. No wailing, no extravagant expressions of grief; but an attentive ear listening to the words of exhortation & counsel & eyes full of interest fixed upon the speaker. • I went on board the Pakukai which was to convey the king & his party to Oahu very soon after parting form the company at the house; but I had been on board more than a hour before the king came off [3J and the vessel had [1] been go.!,!! under \Y.<:ly.[2]-He came attended by his sister; and the sea being smooth & the wind light, the young princess detained the canoes along side a considerable time.-The vessel keeping on her way, & it becoming proper for her to return she took an affectionate leave of her friends on board & entered a double canoe. It was an interesting sight,-The wife of Kalauwalu who had been one of her favorite attendants was very mLlch affected & shed tears abundantly but in silence-The parting of the princess from her brother was a scene worthy of the poets tOllches, who had been sitting in silence on the railing of the vessel near her brother occasionally casting upon him her eyes beaming with tenderness: she arose and embraced some of her particular friends while the tears stood glistening in her eyes in answer to those which dropped in profusion from her friends to whom she gave the parting hand & kiss.-When she came to her brother neither of them seemed inclined to speak nor encounter each others eyes. but her eyes could no longer retain their redundant waters, the tears trickled half way down her cheek as she cast a side '. way glance at her brother and his filled- She passed to the side of the vessel cast one more glance then jumped into the canoe & threw herself into the arms of one of her attendants hid her face & wept in silence. The King immediately arose and walked away evidently to suppress his feelings- or to conceal them from those around.- Several of the most interesting persons of Lahaina accompanied the princess to bid US an affectionate farewell- Blind Bartimea seemed as if he could not express affection enough, it was aloha, nui loa aloha, aloha ia Mr. Rikede, a me Mr. Rikede TNahine a me Uilama a me Mr. Bin.amu a me Mr. looma:ke aloha ia lokou a pall loa aloha mattai aloha nut roa.-We were favored with a light sea breeze, several hours and afterwards took the trades as we opened the passage between Morokai & Maui and were carried forward with desirable speed towards our port.Saturday Feby 11. About 4 o'ck A.M. the schooner came to anchor in the harbor of Honoruru, pretty soon after I went ashore happy to get liberated from the stench of the cabin, occasioned by the bilge water, which was so great that it deprived me of the power of sleep.-I called upon Karaimoku before light- • Sabbath Feby 12th. Since the falling of the meeting house the area back of Karaimoku's stone house has been resorted to for assembling for public worship.-Mr. Richards preached in the morning from Mat. 7. 21. and Mr. Bingham in the afternoon £i'om the 10th Commandment.42 �LEVI VOLUME 5 Monday 13. Removed my bed from Mr. Bingham's 'Nhere I have slept two nights, finding it inconvenient to remove my books & papers thither and inconvenient not to have my writing at the place • where I lodge.-Took up lodgings for the present in the cellar.Wednesday 15th. The natives had assembled for meeting, but a shower coming up at the time for worship, the people were dismissed after a hymn had been sung & a prayer offered.Thursday 16. The rain fell in torrents early this moming accompanied with thunder- part of the cellar wall on the south side fell in; and a good deal of the wall around our premises fell down also.-Wind from the south east not strong.Friday 17. Rain continues- heavy shower just before day with thunder- showery during the dayJohnson & Cooper have been building up the cellar wall, first having dug away the dirt,which composed the wall before & laying the foundation firmly with stone.We stop the press to communicate the pleasing intelligence that Mrs. R. has this evening been made the joyful mother of a second son.Sabbath Feby 19th. Mr. Bingham preached in the moming from Psalm 19.~ 7. "The law of the Lord is perfect converting the soul: • the testimony of the Lord is sure making wise the simple."-A shower coming up at the time of the afternoon service the congregation was dismissed before all the exercise had been performed.-The English service was attended in the Doctor's apartment. A number of the crew of the Dolphin were present together with Capt. Percival & two other captains.-Mr. Richards made an address. Monday 20th. Put on board the Kukopuka about to sail for Hido a cow & calf for Mr. Goodrich- also put on board the Pakii a few supplies for the brethren at Kairua. Hoapiri retums in the Pakii to Lahaina afterwards the Pakii is to sail for Kairua with Kaikioeva who goes to Lahaina in the Kukopuka. Tuesday 21st. The Kukopuka sailed this moming, but made no progress all day.Some rain, & heavy thunder towards evening. Wednesday 22. Washington's birth day has been honored with national salutes at sun rise, noon & sun set by the Dolphin. The chiefs have had an ahaolel(J with Captain Percival who is dissatisfied with the • measures taken by the chiefs to put a stop to female's going on board ship.-From the tone of his feelings yesterday it was expected that he would threaten harshly if the Chiefs would not consent to give permission to the women to go on board ships but he conversed very mildly with them upon the subject- recommend 43 �LEVI VOLUME 5 them to pay attention to instruction, cautioned them not to go too fast- and advised them while they were circumspect themselves not to be too severe with those who choose to follow the course of • prostitution.-He had much to say in favor of their tolerating such practices, England & America do the same & according to him it would not be safe for government to interfere to put a stop to it.-The mild course which he took will, there is reason to fear, far more subserve his cause than any harsh procedure.Thursday Feb. 23. Kalaikoa called in the afternoon to enquire for Kaahumanu whether it would be right for her to liberate the women in confinement agreeably to the request of Cap. Percival who had sent up to her to gain their release.As we did not think it proper to give a direct answer in the negative, & our conscience would not suffer us to answer in the affirmative, we referred him for an answer to several passages of Scripture in which Christians are exhorted to faithfulness, zeal & courage in the cause of God,- to be steadfast, unmovable & always abounding in the work of the Lord, in which it is affirmed that rulers should be a terror to evil doers & a praise to them that do welL-The judgments of God upon Eli, & his house were alluded to because his sons made themselves vile & he restrained them not.-It may be inferred from this example that if mere reproof or counsel will not avail to restrain the disobedient from pursuing their course of sin more effectual • measures should be taken.-This conclusion is vvarrantable.Friday Feby 24. Walked to Manoa this afternoon in company with Mr. Richards & Mr. Loomis- took a view of our land which we found in little or no better state of cultivation than it was when given into the hands of the present hoaaina-From our land we proceeded onward to the plantation of Mr. Wilkinson, looked at the preparations he is making for a sugar mill to be erected on a small stream of water- across which a dam had been constructed, but the late rains so raised the waters that part of it has been carried away.-After our curiosity had there been gratified, we directed our course to the house of Mr. W.-He had just walked out- the first time for a week having been confined with a sore throat-he invited us into his house-Here we rested ourselves a few minutes & were offered refreshments. Mr. W. gave us the dimensions of his cane plantation- somewhat more than 6 1/4 acres,- from which he expects to gather cane sufficient to make 20,000 Ibs of sugar. The cane will be fit to cut, he thinks, in 6 months. Sabbath Feby 26. The morning services were conducted in the usual place by Mr. Richards from Mat. • 6.24.-Ye cannot serve God & Mammon. It being rainy at the stated time for public worship in the afternoon Mr. Bingham repaired to the stone house 'where the chiefs were assembled to attend upon Karaimoku, while there four or five men belonging to the Dolphin came into the long hall with clubs & 44 �LEVI VOLUME 5 walking back & forth with their clubs poised demanded women.-Others were in the veranda, and made an assault upon the windows which they broke in with their fists & clubs- in all breaking 67 panes. • Having been obliged to go down & the natives having got them out of the yard they went round towards ML Bingham)s house- Mr. B. perceiving this hastened over to protect his family, but the rioters had entered the yard & the door of the house being closed he could not enter- ML B. finding himself beset attempted to return to Karaimoku)s yard, but they caught him by the shoulder & with their clubs endeavored to prevent him from proceeding, he however broke from them and escaped to the yard- he was pursued but got to the people who were there assembled) before violence was again offered to him. Here a man drew a knife & held it in a thretning manner saying "you are the man every day," another struck at him with a club which spending its force upon his umbrella which was spread over his head, did no injury.-The natives perceiving that an assault had been made sprung upon the rioters & disarmed them- beating them very severely. Being at the wood house I did not witness the commencement) but being informed that the sailors had made an assault upon Mr. B.)s house I hastened over with Mr. L. & arrived just at the time the natives were most warmly engaged-We bid them secure the rioters but not to take their lives-Cap. Percival having • been informed of the disturbance arrived pretty soon with some of the officers & flew round among them with a cane & bid the natives secure these \vho were making disturbance-Mr. B. supposing that the mob would be quelled in a few moments, went over to his own house.-We had but just got in before two of the Dolphin)s crew came into the yard-Coming up to the door which we had fastened one of them gave a blow with a view to break it open-The window was then dashed with the strokes of a club-\~Vhile before the door one of the sailors was knocked down, it is said by those who stood in the other yard by a blow from the club of his companion.-This was the termination of the assault.-All the rioters who were caught were carried on board the Dolphin) to receive punishment.-One man was very badly hurt & another pretty severely cut with a saber.-The Doct. went on board in the evening to dress their wounds.- ML Bingham calling upon the chiefs met with Cap. P. with whom he had a long conversation-Cap. P. accused the miss. of having exceeded the limits of their charter in the communication of instruction to the people. His ground of complaint seems to be the tabu of the hookamakama-The nation are in fault for not • granting his ship the privilege of having prostitutes on board which he says was granted to the Blonde)- & the mission are in fault for telling the chiefs that it is their duty to do all in their power to suppress this great evil.45 �LEVI VOLUME 5 Monday Feby 27. By the Sultan which arrived yesterday in 130 days from Boston received the Herald & other religious communications, but the letters are to be retained till the time of the sailing of the vessel for • the N.W coast which will be in a few days. Tuesday Feby 28. Have been employed today in fitting up a room in the store house for my accommodation. Learn that the tabu put upon the hookamakama business has been taken off & that all who wish to go on board ships for purposes of prostitution have full liberty to do so.-Cap. P. it is said is now maha~ & it is also said that it is his intention to visit Maui & Hawaii for the important purpose of effecting the removal of the grievous tabu upon prostitutes! !-Rejoice not over me 0 mine enemy, when I fall I shall rise again.-The Lord grant that the enemies of the Lord may be defeated by their own success-So that what they call their gain may prove the gain of virtue religion & the loss of satans cause. Reports say that Mr. c.- used his influence when at Lahaina to prevent the foreigners who reside there from going to the assistance of the London on shore at Ranai, & this he did that the natives might without molestation plunder the ship and he participate with them in the booty. He is also said to have been guilty of improper intercourse with native females. The information was gained from Mr. Butler at '. Lahaina & circulated here through the fleet.Wednesday Mar. 1st. The lecture this afternoon was better attended than usual-Mr. B. addressed the people from Ps. 19.7. The text which he had chosen for his discourse on last Sabbath afternoon, but in consequence of the riot was not able to deliver it.-Two couple were united in marriage. Thursday 2nd. This day has by the members of this station been observed as a fast- to humble ourselves before God, & to pray that the judgements of God may be averted from us & the people,- & that the influence of foreigners & of a certain U.S. officer now at the islands, exerted against the cause of morality & religion may be turned to favor the cause which it was designed to overthrow.Sabbath 5th. The day has been very rainy. a heavy shower came on just before the services of the morning had closed-In the afternoon worship was conducted in one of the grass houses in Karaimoku's yard. Mr. B. preached in the forenoon & Mr. Richards in the afternoon-The Sacrament of the Supper was administered to Karaimoku in the afternoon-All the native members of the Chh. at this station except • Karaaiaoulu were present & participated and also as many of the family as could attend-The weather being so inclement as to prevent the attendance of most of the female members.This afternoon the wall of the New house on the eastem side was prostrated.46 �LEVI VOLUME 5 Monday March 5th. Early this morning the walls of the New house on the Southern end & west corner fell in & left the roof supported only by the North end & north west comer.-The walls by falling at • intervals afforded time to prop up the roof so that we hope it will not come down.-The recent great & long continued rains having filled the earth with water, - the cellar walls of the house being built of very poor stones, & the moisture having penetrated the earth in which the stone was laid up & even the stone itself- the foundation gave way & caving in drew after it the superstructure. Thus in a few hours prostrating the work of months reared with much expense to the mission. TheTamehorelani sailed on Tuesday or Wednesday of last week for a sealing voyage under the command of Captain Sumner.Saturday March 11 tho Every thing has seemed to be in disorder & confusion this week;- the falling of the walls of the new house, prostrate fences around aU our premises, unsettled weather, the recent disturbances, apprehensions of difficulty in the prosecution of our work- all have had a tendency to spread a gloom over the face of things-The work of the mission however has gone on.-Many ships have arrived we have received many calls fi.·om the Captains- from the officers & seamen, and have been gratified with them,-some of us have been on ship board & been politely entertained.- But still there has been a • gloom- we seem to have lost ground in our ·work,- the enemies of purity & good order have gained a victory- females go on board ships- and the ships are pouring forth their polluting streams on shore.We cannot but pray that the good Lord would lift up a standard against vice & impiety & vindicate his own cause.Cap. Swain of the Alliance landed this afternoon a few supplies for the mission, forwarded by the owners of that vessel, according to a contract made about three years ago for one of the masts of the Ruby, sold to Cap. Swain, to be paid for in provisions at American prices.Delivered a large package of letters for our American friends to Cap. Edwards of the London wrecked on the island of Ranai, bound for Canton in the brig Becket which he has chartered of the natives.Sabbath March 12th. The natives assembled in quiet & in large numbers to listen to the instlllctions of the Sabbath-There was a considerable noise however abroad, in consequence of the contentions of drunken sailors with onc another.-Mr. Bingham preached in the forenoon & Mr. Richards in the • aftemoon-Mr. Palding second in command on board the Dolphin attended the native service in the aftelTIoon.-Mr. Richards preached in English to a very respectable company of masters of ships who convened at the residence of Mr. Bingham-At the close of the service it was suggested that an 47 �LEVI VOLUME 5 arrangement should be made to conducted worship on the next Sabbath at some convenient place contiguous to the shore or on board some ship in the harbor; the proposition was acceded to and the • captains took it upon themselves to make the arrangement.Monday Mar. 1.3. Cap. Edwards took his departure this morning for Canton in the Becket-Sent by him all the letters on hand.Wednesday 15. Mr. Bingham preached from the words- "\Vhat God hath joined together let not man put asunder."- at the conclusion of his sermon he joined eleven couple in the bands of Christian marriage.Mr. B. received a note from Cap. Percival communicating through him to the mission family the notice that the Dolphin will sail on the first day of April and that he will take charge of any letters or packages the mission may desire to forward.Thursday 16. Resumed my school again which had been discontinued from the time of my going to the windward. Occupy Kanai's house for the purpose.Saturday March 18th. Taomi having completed a new house prepared an entertainment on the occasion of entering it to which he invited the chiefs & all the members of the mission family. A table was • spread in a very decent manner extending the whole length of the building & across one end.-There seemed to be no lack of food though the guests were numerous-It consisted of roast fowls, soup, roast pig, baked fish, a native dish called kulolo made of taro & cocoanut, baked in tea leaved, poe, squash pie, bananas, watermelon, and something perhaps which I may have forgotten.-After a blessing had been implored, & the company had commenced eating, several address of considerable length were made, which detained the table about two hours.-All seemed pleased & gratified-The first table was dismissed by Boki by a prayer of considerable length in very appropriate language.-The table was spread a second time at which the teachers sat dovm & participated of the entertainment.By the Liverpool Packet Cap. Briggs of New Bedford, aboLlt 15 months from America recd. a package for Mr. Stewart & letters for Mr. & Mrs. Goodrich.Sabbath Mar. 19th. The weather being pleasant the native congregation was large both in the morning & afternoon. Mr. Richards preached in the morning & Mr. Bingham in the afternoon.-English • congregation was very smalL-Four officers from the Dolphin, Mr. Thompson & four or five sailors from the ships were all that attended. Mr. Bingham preached. Tuesday 21st. Kaikioeva, Kaaweamahi & Kaiu took passage for Tauai in the Phenix Capt. Stetson48 - - - -------------------- -_. �LEVI VOLUME 5 Sent to the station there a few supplies.Wednesday 22. Went with Mr. Loomis to Manoa and took the oxen & plough for the purpose of • breaking up a piece of ground for the planting of potatoes-The high grass with which the lot is overgrown rendered it very difficult to plough. Having secured the assistance of William & the men who work with him on our land, we succeeded in clearing a border from 4 to 8 feet in width around a spot containing from one to two acres- designing to bum the grass now upon it, & afterwards to plough it up for cultivation.At the close of the services this afternoon Kahalaia & Kinau were united in the bands of Christian marriage. Kinau appeared in a very splendid attire & Kahalaia in becoming appareL The weather was uncomfortable but they notwlthstand took their position in front of the speaker in the open air each being shielded from the rain by a large scarlet umbrella-They were seated together on a sofa covered with green velvet.-They made a very handsome appearance-Three other couple also 'were married.A wedding supper was provided- the guests took their seats around a table spread in handsome stile in the hall of Karaimoku's house and participated of the good things provided apparently with great satisfaction.-All the members of the mission at this station were invited and a number were present. • Thursday March 23rd. 'w'ahine pio rna sailed this morning for Lahaina- Karaimoku being so comfortable as to justify in their estimation their separation from him & return. Saturday 25th. Kaahumanu having recently entered a new house had an entertainment provided to which the chiefs principal teachers and mission family were invited.Sabbath 26th. A full assernbledge of the natives both in the forenoon & afternoon Mr. B. addressing them in the former & Mr. Richards in the after part of the day. English service at the wood house. Mr. Richards read a sermon.Monday 27. We were gratified with a visit from Karaimoku-he called upon us to obtain advice with reference to the erection of the stone church which has been in contemplation and for which some materials have been collected-Though he is told, the expense for a meeting house of the size & structure of the one which has been proposed, will be very great, & that building it will employ many workmen; & will take much time to perfect, yet he is desirous to proceed, & says the nation is able to carry forward & • complete the work.Tuesday March 28th. Reed. this day from on board the Maro Capt. Swain of Nantucket 1 barrel of sugar 1 half barrel coffee &c. and .3 casks of Nails, shipped by order of Mr. Hill for the Sandwich Island 49 �LEVI VOLUME 5 Mission.Wednesday 29. At the lecture this afternoon several marriages were solemnized, and a wedding supper • was provided by Lono one of the poe mara ia & was attended at the grass house of Karaimoku mauka. Thursday 30th. Found at the store of Mr. Thompson a centre bit belonging to the mission which had been missing some weeks & which we supposed had been stolen.-Mr. T. bought it of a native probably the person who stole it for one dollar and a half- he very willingly relinquished it to me for the compensation vvhich he gave. By the Connecticut of New London, directly from Karakekua the first port she made in these islands, recd a letter from Mr. E1y.- giving information that the Maria Theresa had been there and had landed a few supplies for the mission shipped at New Bedford in Decr. 1824. viz 3 casks bread and 5 barrels of flour. The Connecticut has on board 1500 feet of board for ML Ellis shipped by his order-Mr. Bingham to whom the boards are consigned reed a short letter form Mr. Ellis dated at Dorchester Ms. June 22 1825.Friday March 31 st. At about half past 2 o'clock this morn ing I was aroused from sleep by a tremendous crash in my dormitory looking up I discovered that the cellar vvall had fallen in just by the foot of my bed;- the fall had precipitated my desk to the ground upon "vhich were a number of books & my watch. • the latter I expected to find dashed in pieces, but very much to my surprise & gratification it sustained no injury.-The workmen have been laying up the wall to day with stone from the bottom instead of mud as was the material before.The boards shipped for Mr. Ellis on board the Connecticut were landed today, and drawn up. Saturday April 1st. Have learned today the import of two guns discharged last evening about 9 o'clock.-They were fired as signals for all persons natives & foreigners to be at their respective homesparticularly for sailors to be on board their ships aU drunken sailors and all others found straying about after that hour are to be taken up & confined in the fort- and the captains of the vessels to which they belong are to pay six dollars for their liberation.A crier was sent out last evening to make known the pleasure of the Chiefs, that various wicked practices should cease,- among which was included females going on board ships for acts of licentiousness-I t is said some of these females who have been on board the ships have returned to their • homes, & have expressed a desire to reform and the chiefs are disposed to encourage them to persue the rightway.Fiala the Kq.hu of Ldoehoku and head man of Morokai was buried this afternoon, his remains were 50 �LEVI VOLUME 5 followed to the grave by his relatives & friends among which was Karaimoku & his son dressed in black or wearing badges of mourning.-There was not a very large number of followers but I have rarely seen in this • country a more decent and orderly funeral. Met with a number of thc teachers to instruct thcm in writing on the slate, and correctly dividing words in writing down sentences.-It is the resuming of a plan of instructing which was persued previously to my last visit to Lahaina and which had been discontinued from that time.-It is my intention to meet with them every Saturday in the forenoon & instruct as many as wish to attend.Sabbath April 2nd. Native service conducted by Mr. Bingham both parts of the day.Mr. & Mrs. Richards & Mr. & Mrs. Loomis presented their two infant sons for baptism at the close of the English service.Monday 3rd. Mon. Con. By the Cyrus Cap. Harris which arrived yesterday recd. a box containing 350 dollars in specie for the Sand'wich Island mission, and 5 packages for Mr. Richards.The King, Karaimoku Boki & a few other chiefs went on board the Dolphin to take dinner- a federal salute was fired on the occasion.Thursday 6th. In consequence of unfavorable '!,Ieather yesterday the usual weekly lecture for the natives • was deferred to this afternoon, but being myself engaged in dividing some articles which have recently come into the depository I did not attendj- several couple were married. The families met at the wood house in Mr. Loomis room for social worship. The coming Sabbath being proposed as season for celebrating the communion the exercise of the evening partook of the character of a preparatory lecture.The Pakukai sailed this morning for Kairua I put on board a few supplies for the brethren. Friday April 7th. Called upon Mr. Beckly who is confined to his house by sickness & considered to be dangerous.- he appeared pleased that I had called in, and requested me to take a seat.-Said he should be glad to have the missionaries call to see him and make a "prayer or two" for he was very sick and low, and did [not] know but it might be the pleasure of God to remove him soon out of the world and he wished to be prepared to come before his Maker a he had done things he ought not to do & needed he supposed some preparation.-1 told him it was a very proper desirej for death was a very important event, and every • one ought to be prepared for it-1 then stated in a summary way what I regarded preparation for death,gave him the Scripture account of the state of man by nature, declared the necessity of repentance for sin, and faith in Jesus Christ- alluded to the conversation of Christ with Nicodemus, and the doctrine of 51 �LEVI VOLUME 5 regeneration so strikingly presented to the mind of that Jewish ruler.-After some considerable conversation I asked him how his life appeared in the light of the holy law of God, and in view of its • having been constantly under the inspection of a just and holy God.-His opinion of himself, he said, was, that he was not a very bad man, that there were a great many worse men than he in the world .. His greatest sin was the use of profane language-He had he supposed drinked too much- and other sins he had committed that were known to himself- but he had never murdered any body & he had never intentionally hurt any one- his heart was good towards every body.-I tild him he was not to stand before the tribunal of men, but before the tribunal of that God vvho had pronounced the ten Commandments and as authoritatively said "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain" &c. as that ''Thou shalt not kill"-He admitted that he had committed some sins;-I told him he could not stand before God & plead not guilty- could not be justified by the law;- but that if he \-vas ever justified & saved it must be in some other way. Jesus Christ I pointed out as this way- and as the only way. As he had on my coming in spoken of having the mi.ssionaries pray with him I proposed prayer-He very readily consented and said he would have a prayer book brought-I told him I was in the habit of praying extemporaneously though I esteemed the prayer book-I said if agreeable I WOLlld read a passage of Scripture-A bible & prayer book • were brought forward & I read the account of the interview of Nicodemus with our Savior.Went with Mr. Loomis this afternoon to Manoa and burnt the grass on the sport of ground which we sometime since marked out by passing around it several times with the plough.-Learn that Mr. Wilkinson claims all the upland from his establishment to Karaimokus land near Makiki-He has forbid William to cultivate on the land long time since given the Mission by Karaimoku.Saturday April 8th. The Golden Farmer Cap. Geo. F. Joy arrived having on board for the missionthree box of supplies, shipped at Nantucket by order of Henry Hill Esqr.- Cap. Joy brings them freight free.Sabbath 9th. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered this afternoon to the missionaries and native members of the Sandwich Islands Church at this place. An awning was spread in the area fronting of the King's Sepulcher; and a table spread with the communion furniture, the members of the church set in a circle under the awning inclosing about two thirds of the space.-The native congregation • occupied the ground in the rear of Karaimoku's house and the space each side of the communicants. All the exercises were conducted in the native language; and it was a season of great interest- thousands of wondering eyes were directed towards the spot where the memorials of the Saviors dying love were set 52 �LEVI VOLUME 5 forth, and as many ears appeared to listen with interest to the tale of the astonishing benevolence and compassion he manifested towards the sinful family of man in becoming a man, and submitting to the most • unparalleled sufferings to save penitent sinners from the consequences of a violated law.-At our last communion Karaimoku was so low that scarcely a hope was entertained that he would ever again leave his house or even in this world participate with his brethren in the celebration of the supper,- But God has so wonderfully revived him, that he "vas able to walk out and take his seat in the circle with his brethren and sisters & unite with them in this interesting service.-The first officer of the Cyrus, Mr. Hussy a pious man of the Methodist communion, joined with us in obeying this command of our common Lord.Monday 10th. The Maria Cap. G. W. Gardner with supplies for the mission which he generously bears free of freight came to anchor in the roads-The vessel touched at Kearakekua and brought notices among these was the death of Honorii's wife from our brethren at the windward.-Cap. G. was kind enough to receive on board at Kearakekua a few supplies for the mission part of those landed from the ship Maria Theresa. Mr. Ely having reserved the portion belonging to the Kairua & Kaavaroa station.- Our hearts were made glad by interesting news from our native land & from those dear friends there which made that land doubly dear to us.-Mr. B. & others received letters from Mr. Ellis & Mr. B. the journal of his tour & '. visit while in America.-It was a very interesting article to us all: and we heard it read with indescribable pleasure.-It brought some of US as it were into the very society of our friends & around the fire side of our parents & the circle of our brothers & sisters, and it was almost like taking by the hand our dearest & best beloved friends.Tuesday ApI. 11. By the Brig Tally Ho, recd. by the hands of Mr. Jones packages & letters mostly for Mr. Stewart. Mr. Jones saild from New York & consequently had many letters for Mr. Stewarts friends there.Wednesda y 12th. A teacher the wife of Captain Jack a teacher, was buried this aftemoon;- a funeral sermon was preached from Eccl. 12. 1. "Remember now they creator in the day of thy youth before the evil days came."-Solemn attention was given while the different classes of hearers were severally addressed & exhorted to prepare for death.I Friday 14.-Anivals this day from Lahaina, Kairua & Hido-from the latter place of the whaler the Dawn of New York Cap. Butler.-from Kairua of the Pakukai.- • Yesterday Dr. B. performed an operation upon Karaimoku- the quantity of water discharged- about 2 gallons.End of Volume Five. 53 � 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 0005 - 1825.06.27 - 1826.04.14 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1825.06.27 - 1826.04.14 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/32c5bbd849a8f3b0a71f0135caf2a8ce.pdf 2595e6c9899b01b1619278312f0eae2b PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 6 Volume VI • April 16, 1826 ~ Nov. 27, 1826 '. Sabbath April 16th 1826. Full and attentive congregations; in the morning Mr. Bingham preached a solemn discourse from Matthew 25, 46. "And these shall go away into everlasting punishment but the righteous into life eternal;" in the afternoon Mr. Richards preached from John 16, 1. "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me." A number of foreigners assembled at 11 o'clock, & joined with the mission family in social religious worship. Monday 17th. Capt. Gardner having landed a boat load of the supplies shipped on board his vessel for the Sandwich Island Mission called up this morning to give us information. He brought with him a box containing 350 dollars in specie shipped for our use. Removed my books & writing apparatus into the room fitted up in the store house for my accommodation ~ My bed I have removed from the cellar to the house of Mr. Bingham. Tuesday 18th. Attended this afternoon the funeral ofMr. Beckley who died on the Sabbath. He was buried agreeably to his wish within his own enclosure. A vault was dug within the walls of an unfinished .• house; and inclosed with bricks & lined with mats. A part of the church buryal service was read by Mr. Bingham, who afterwards made a short address to the bystanders both in English & Hawaii & closed with prayer. Wednesday April 19th. Capt. Gardner landed the residue of our supplies; & drew them up in the course of the forenoon. The examination of the schools commenced today ~ The scholars with their teachers assembled at the place where the people meet for worship ~ An awning was spread for the chiefs, missionaries & visitors. Thursday 20th. The examination of the schools closed this afternoon. There have been examined 69 schools & classes consisting of 2409 scholars under the direction of 66 teachers. Between 500 & 600 scholars were from other districts distinct from Honoruru nei ~ The evidences of improvement were obvious & pleasing ~ Several masters of vessels who had visited these islands before the residence of missionaries here, & who were here in the early period of their operations, expressed their surprise at the improvement • of the people & their advance in civilization. Mr. Richards translation of the Gospel of Matthew finished some months since, & that of Mr. Bingham just completed were displayed on the occasion, & contributed not a little to the interest of the scene. 1 �LEVI VOLUME 6 Sabbath April 23rd. Mr. Richards conducted native service in the morning to a goodly assemblage of people ~ The afternoon services were omitted in consequence of rain. Wind from the sea with the • appearance of a storm. Tuesday 25th. Were visited last night with a tremendous shower of rain, wind from the S.W. with vivid & almost incessant lightning & several claps of heavy thunder, besides a continual roar of distant thunder. Several showers during the day with thunder close atmosphere & wind from the sea. Weather very unfavorable for sick persons of which there at at the present time very many ~ an influenza being rife in this place. The ship Com. Perry which lay at the mouth of the harbor came very near going ashore last night. She got in this morning. Visited Airepoa who is now at the dwelling of Hulamoi ~ whither he removed from our neighborhood two or three weeks since, that he might follow the prescriptions of a native physician. I found him very low ~ when I first saw him I thought him dying ~ He revived however a little before I left him. He seemed to entertain fears that he might not recover. Said life was nothing to him now ~ thought much of his soul ~ hoped the Savior would have mercy on him and forgive his sins, which he acknowledged were great. • Wednesday 26th. Removed Airepoa to his former residence in our neighborhood that he may more conveniently receive the attention of the Doctor & of the families. Owing to the illness of Mr. Bingham and Mr. Richards the afternoon meeting was omitted. Understand that an heir was born to Kahalaia last night, and that Mr. Bingham was called upon the middle of the night to go over to the house of Kaahumanu where his wife was confined, to conduct prayers on the occasion. Thursday 27th. It is just three years to day since the reenforc.ement to this mission arrived at this island. The Maria Capt. Gardner went to sea this afternoon, Capt. Gardner having brought out supplies for the mission gratuitously is entitled to our thanks. He kindly interested himself in procuring the kine pock matter and is justly entitled to the thanks of the nation and should it take effect (which we however very much fear it will not in consequence of its age) he might not with impropriety be stiled a benefactor of this nation. The fact of his bring it should be mentioned to his praise in the public journal of this mission. • Friday April 28th. Was awaked last night from a knocking at the door by a native who came to give notice that Kahalaia was dead. ~ From the strong manner in which the natives usually express dangerous illness, I was led to think that the natives were only alarmed from some change of his disorder apparently 2 j �LEVI VOLUME 6 for the worse. As I heard wailing in Kaahumanu's house where he was confined I concluded to dress myself and go over, & see what the matter was. When I arrived I noticed that every face was marked with grief & • a few were in a low tone giving vent to their feelings; Kaahumanu, Kenau & Boki were bending over the body of Kahalaia ; I still doubted his being dead; I asked Keliiahonui how it was with him; He replied ua make roa, ua pau ka cUl.O ; Opiia confirmed it. I then put my hand upon him and convinced myself that the chill of death had passed over him, the pulsation had ceased, the spirit had flown.- I returned quickly to the house and gave notice to Mr. Bingham who went over and attended prayers with his afflicted wife & weeping relatives. The sad intelligence was quickly circulated and the friends coming in kept up a wailing till morning. Mr. Conant and Mary Holmes came up to Mr. Bingham'S this afternoon & were united in honorable marriage. Mr. C. has lived with Mary about four years, but being on the point of leaving her for a season to make a voyage to the North West coast, he expressed his desire to be legally married. It was a service most cheerfully performed on the part of Mr. Bingham, and was witnessed by several members of the mission & by Boki & Haalilio with much satisfaction. Saturday April 29th. The convoy sailed this afternoon for the North West Coast. • Sabbath April 30th. But one service to day owing to the prevailing sickness. Mr. Bingham addressed the congregation, amounting to between two and three hundred persons, from Psalms 27.14. "Wait on the Lord: be of good courage and he shall strengthen thy heart: wait, I say, on the Lord." Monday May 1st. The Concert for prayer for the natives was omitted in consequence of the illness of Messrs Bingham and Richards neither being able to attend; and the people also being so generally ill as not to be in a condition to come out. Tuesday 2nd. The Wailele which was sent to Lahaina to bring down Wahinepio returned without her. The answer she sent back showed marks of displeasure & betrayed suspicion in her mind that Kaha1aia came by his death unfairly; It is reported however that the sickness prevailing is felt at Lahaina and that she & her husband & Hoapiri ~re affected with it: and that her illness was the reason of her not coming down. Wednesday May 3rd. A schooner came to anchor this morning in the roads which, it is said, is the Schooner Eagle belonging to Mr. Jones taken by·the Spaniars when in the act of cutting out the Cossack a • vessel belonging to a mercantile concern trading at these islands seized by the Spaniards for the alledged crime of being engaged in illicit trade. The child of Kahalaia & Kinau which died yesterday was buried this afternoon; A sermon was 3 �LEVI VOLUME 6 preached on the occasion by Mr. Bingham- which was designed as a funeral sermon on account of the death of Kahalaia as well as the child- The Coffin of the father having been previously deposited in the ,• tomb with the bodies of the late king & queen there was no procession. The remains of the child were deposited in the ground near the grave of Haaloo in the common burying place. George Taumuarii who was a day or two since violently seized with the prevailing disorder died this morning about 4 o'ck. He is discribed as having died in a most dreadful state of mind. Thursday 4th. Geo. Taumuarii was interred this afternoon in the common burying ground. His funeral was attended by his wife and thirty or forty natives: Keriiahonui walked to the grave with Mr. Bingham and appeared very solemn his countenance seemed shadowed with regret. That the deceased had conducted himself so unworthily ~ had disgraced himself, forfeited the favor of the chiefs & become an outcast. Mr. B. made a short address with a view to impress the company who surrounded the grave with the necessity of immediate and habitual preparation for death; and closed with prayer- All that remained of this once favored youth- of high hopes & flattering prospects was then committed to its narrow lodging; and dust to dust pronounced by the hollow echo of the coffin as the earth was quickly thrown in upon it by the many hands that had been waiting around the grave during the exercises to perform this last office. • Have been employed a considerable part of this day in dividing the stock of soap forwarded this spring for the use of the mission. Friday May 5. Have been employed to day in weighing out the years supply of sugar for the different families. Find the division 32 lb. to every adult individual: this with an economical use will approach to a comfortable supply:- some families will doubtless feel need of more and none would regard it as an evil to have a greater supply. The Tally Ho sailed. Layoff and on during the day. Saturday May 6th. Mr. B. & Mr. Richards conversed with the chiefs to impress upon them their duty to assist any of the people who at the present time in consequence of sickness should be in danger of suffering severely or dying from want of food; as it is feared there are many families even now reduced to a very impoverished state, and unable by disease to go abroad to obtain food- many friendless persons in danger of being turned out of doors by those who have become weary of taking care of them. The chiefs expressed • their willingness to afford relief to the suffering, though they declared they were equally exposed with the common people,- their own attendants being sick and those upon whom devolved the duty of preparing food, being unable to engage in their accustomed employments. 4 L. �LEVI VOLUME 6 Sabbath, 7th. The exercises to day were conducted in a large school house in Karaimokus yard. The house was filled. Mr. Richards made an address in the moming and Mr. Bingham preached in the • aftemoon. Tuesday 9th. The whaling ship Frederic Augustus Cap. Earle sailed this aftemoon, by this vessel which is expected to reach the U.S. in six or seven months I sent several letters including some which Mr. Goodrich had forwarded to be sent by the first opportunity. A small schooner arrived from Lahaina this moming with an express from Wahinepio for Karaimoku & Boki to go up in consequence of her sickness. Intelligence also was received from Hawaii of the sickness of Kuakini- the Pulahulale the Governors Schooner had arrived at Lahaina from Kairua and was detained there in consequence of the illness of the crew. Boki & Keoua the wife of Kuakini who has been here some time left this evening in the Waverly, now under the direction of Mr. Dana, for Lahaina, where he winland the passengers, and afterwards proceed on his voyage to the Spanish maine. Karaimoku was spoken to today about sending a vessel to Waiakea to bring Mr. Goodrich & family to this place. • Wednesday May 10th. Meeting this afternoon in a large school house in Karaimoku's yard. The people appear to be recovering from the epidemic. Thursday 11 th. The Dolphin, U.S. Sloop of War Capt. Percival of hated memory left the harbor this forenoon- The fort gave her a Federal Salute upon her getting under way, which she returned. She layoff & on out side the reef several hours and in the afternoon stood off S.E. we watched her till she was out of sight & felt our minds relieved that she had got fairly away from this port. May we never be visited with another such a scourge! The Pulahulale (Gov. Adams Schooner) arrived from Lahaina- She brought letters from Kairua. The epidemic has prevailed at Hawaii, Mr. Ely was suffering from an infammation in the ears by which he had been made almost entirely deaf; and he entertained fears that he should never recover his hearing. Friday May 12. Put supplies for Kairua & Kaavaroa on board the Pulahulale which sails for Hawaii today by the way of Lahaina. Saturday 13th. Walked with Dr. B. to view the Pakukai which reed a slight injury by being recently run • foul of; We wished to ascertain whether she is in a condition to go to Waiakea whither we are desirous with permission of the chiefs to send her to bring down Mr. Goodrich and family; we found that something must be done to her before she will be in a condition to perform the passage. We spoke to a carpenter and 5 �LEVI VOLUME 6 have the promise that the work will be commenced on Monday. Sabbath May 14th. The morning service for the natives was conducted by Mr. Bingham in the area,• sermon from the words "Draw nigh to God & he will draw nigh to you. In the afternoon the natives assembled in the large school house, & Mr. Richards preached to them from the words, ((And now also the axe is laid unto the foot of the trees; therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down & cast into the fire." The unexpected arrival of Hoapiri from Lahaina gave us the pleasure of witnessing his presence in the afternoon at our place of worship. Wednesday 17th. The afternoon lecture was attended in the native house where it has been occasionally conducted ~ Mr. Bingham preached from 1 Samuel 2, 30th.John C. Airepoa, who has been declining for a considerable length of time, died this evening. In our conversations with him during his sickness we have thought him to give some evidence of repentance. He has uniformly appeared sensible of his Sinfulness, and expressed sorrow for his former irregularities, and has seemed sensible that his whole dependence for salvation must be in the merits & atonement of Jesus Christ. Thursday 18th. Have been occupied most of the day in assisting Mr. Richards in removing his effects on • board the Pakukai. A meeting of the families this evening at the house of Mr. Bingham. A letter from Mr. Jones to Mr. B. reed. this evening brings a charge of slander against a certain member of the mission for having accused Hannah Holmes of being the subject of improper intercourse with him. He declares his ardent attachment to this female and professes to desire nothing but what is honorable and asks advice respecting his duty. The meaning of part of the letter is obscure; but the main design of it taken as a whole appears to be to give a caution to the mission not to interfere with his designs, nor in any way to thwart the accomplishment of his purpose in obtaining. Hannah. The certain member of the mission who has interfered in his concerns is myself. It seems he feels aggrieved because I asked Hannah the truth of a report in circulation very much to her injury & which if confirmed would have been a crime sufficient to have debared her the privilege of my schooL The report I have not the least doubt was an infamous slander so far as Hannah was concerned but as it respects Jones, • would have been a truth, had he been as successful in gaining his object as he was base in attempting it. Friday May 19th. Mr. Richards & family after having been absent just four months from their station sailed this morrring for Lahaina on board the Pakukai ~ Hannah Holmes having requested the privilege of 6 �LEVI VOLUME 6 an asylum in their family embarked with them. the schooner will proceed from Lahaina direct to Hido to • bring down Mr. Goodrich & family. Three individuals were buried this afternoon, Airepoa and two others. The bodies of all three were brought to the place of interment for Airepoa which is near that of William Beals, and a funeral service was there conducted by Mr. Bingham. The exercises were short owing to the lateness of the hour, the people having been detained in bringing to its place a wooden house which had been erected in front of the beach & which was yesterday dra"wn by means of cables attached to timbers beneath the sils by a great number of natives as far as the entrance of Karaimoku's yard. Poles were laid upon the ground over which the timbers placed under the sleepers as a kind of runners slipped forward with ease by the force applied to the cables. Saturday May 20th. His B.M. ship the Blossom of 20 guns commanded by Cap. Beechey arrived this morning. Cap. B is last from the Soc. Islands where he left Mr. Charlton who was soon to follow the Blossom in his own vessel the Active. He brought a short note for Karaimoku from Lord Byron dated at Valparaiso, in which he expressed his good will towards this nation, his wishes for its prosperity desires that property should be respected, & the hope that Boki attends to the cultivation of the cotton plant. Sabbath May 21st. Services both parts of the day attended in the open air; a respectable congregation • assembled, including most of the chiefs, whom we were glad to see so far restored to health as to be able to meet again with the people for the public worship of God. Mr. B. preached in the mOlning from Lamentations 3.22. "It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not." In the course of his sermon he alluded to the recent sickness & mortality;and read the names of more than forty of the common people besides six chiefs who have died of the prevailing sickness, including Wahinepio of whose decease on Saturday about noon the intelligence was received from Lahaina this morning. The number specified falls doubtless far short of the true number who have died within the region of the schools that undergo an examination at this place. It was stated that the greatest proportion of those who have died are of those who neglect instruction. A foreigner was buried this afternoon, whose death was hastened by intemperance. Mr. Jones who is honored with the title of Consul attended and read prayers on the occasion at the grave. The selection would have been appropriate for the burial of a devoted servant of God, one who had died in the Lord, for • whom we should mourn not as others which have no hope. Monday May 22nd. Dr. B. Mr. L. & myself walked to Waititi to view a fish pond sometime since presented by Karaimoku to the mission, but not taken possession of by us till now. After accomplishing our 7 �LEVI VOLUME 6 object & committing the care of the pond to an old man who resides in the neighborhood we pursued our walk to Diamond Hill, which we ascended on the north side by a pretty steep, but by following a winding '. path, not a very difficult ascent. This hill at a distance presents a singular appearance. It resembles a vast fortification rising from a sloping arm of a mountain extending to the sea and on that side shooting up into a bold & majestic peak, on the right & left gradually falling off in ridges of less & less hight intersected by rough & deep ravines extending quite to the ocean which from the W. all round to the E. is constantly rolling in its white foaming billows. From the N. round to the East the height is more uniform. It is lowest however on the N.E. The middle resembles a spacious amphitheater containing including the sides which slope regularly, several hundred acres of land, some of which is under cultivation, in the bottom is considerable of a pool of water caught during the rains & retained as in a reservoir. We followed round the brim, making an entire circuit of this eminence, undoubtedly an ancient crater. Some of the peaks were very steep & of difficult & even dangerous ascent the edge in many places being very narrow & composed of lava much decayed & in danger of giving way to the feet. In several places the ridge along which we passed was not more than three or four feet wide & falling off on both sides by an almost perpendicular descent. We were obliged to use great caution & frequently in ascending or descending a ridge to make as • ~ much use of our hands as of our feet. From the highest peak the mission house bears N. W. by W. Punch bowl hill N.N.W halfW. the nearest point of Morokai E.N.E. ~ the most southern part of Ranai visible, which seems a continuation of the island of Morokai, E.by S. The high land of Maui which is duskishly visible over the apparently continuous range of Morokai & Ranai bears about E. From this point we had a fine view of the mountains of Oahu, broken & uneven though apparently a continuous range rising in the W. & extending round to the N .E. where they meet with the ocean & terminate in two separate hills, round & smooth, clothed with grass, but no trees, forming a head land or a land mark for vessels. Two small vessels sailed for Lahaina and a French ship arrived from the coast of South America bound to Batavia. This ship brings intelligence that the Emperor Alexander is dead. Tuesday May 23. Had a visit this morng. from Charles Laing the person whom we used to call the boatswain on board the Thames, who left that vessel at this port, & sailed hence to the coast in the Becket on a sealing voyage; left the B. on the coast having bought one of her boats & there engaged in catching • sea otter in which employment having the exclusive privilege he has been very successfuL He came down in the French ship which arrived yesterday: his object is to charter if possible one of the native vessels, & return to the coast to engage again in the same business or in taking seal. 8 �LEVI VOLUME 6 Thursday 25th. Walked to Manoa this afternoon to see about our cart & oxen which we lent Mr. Wilkinson on Tuesday. I sent a letter to him in the morning complaining of his treatment of us keeping the • cart beyond the limited time. On the return of the messenger I received notice that the tongue of the cart had been broken, & that I must go up & mend it before it could be sent home. I found Mr. W. at his upper establishment, he said he was sorry the cart was broken & assigned its being broken as a reason why it had not been returned before. By lashing a stick to the axletree & the end of the broken tongue to the stick, I succeeded in getting the cart home. Mr. W. will be fortunate if he gets an opportunity of breaking the cart again very soon. Sabbath May 28th. Native service in the morning in the open air, in the afternoon in one of the houses. The frequent showers rendered the day uncomfortable for worship out of doors. Social religious worship in English at the house of Mr. Bingham ~ Three persons only besides our own families attended. Monday 29th. Put a few supplies for Tauai on board the Pulahulahu which is soon to sail for the leeward. The King & Suit dined on board the Blossom, a salute was fired on the occasion. Tuesday 30th. The Waverly, Cap. Dana, which has been laying out side several days waiting for the • settlement of some business proceeded to sea this morning. She is bound on a sealing voyage, will stop on the coast of California & make it in her rout before she returns to these islands to stop at the Society Islands. The Schooner Washington which sailed two days ago for Hawaii returned this morning & brought letters from the brethren at Kairua & Kaavaroa. The Pulahulahu saild just at night for Tauai, sent the letters from America & the latest publications in hand for that station, together with a few supplies. Wednesday May 31st. The Blossom Sloop of War sailed this morning. Mr. Lay, the naturalist of the blossom called & took tea with the families. He takes up his residence in the island till the return of the vessel from her expedition to the north pole. He gave us some acct. of his visit at Pitcairns Island and at Easter & Gambiers islands at which latter places the vessel had some difficulty with the natives & was obliged to fire upon them. • Thursday June 1st. Met this evening at Mr. Bingham's for social worship, the exercises were conducted in reference to the communion which by leave of Providence will be observed on the next sabbath. Friday June 2nd. Have had a carpenter today at work upon the windows of the store house, it being my 9 �LEVI VOLUME 6 intention to fit up one end of it, for a habitation for myself or some one else. Sabbath 4th. The meeting to day for the natives was conducted under the shade of a ranai made of the • ruins of the fallen meeting house ~ A great number of natives attended. In the afternoon the Sacrament of the Supper was administered to the little church assembled in the same place ~ Dr. B. by reason of indisposition was prevented attending, as was also Karaimoku. The services were conducted altogether in the native language. Monday 5th. Mon. Con. The families united in the monthly prayer meeting in Mr. Loomis room. At the close of the exercises we had some conversation with respect to adopting new plans of exertion for the benefit of the people and of arousing ourselves from our present low state of religious feeling. Tuesday 6th. The Chincilli Capt. Thomas Meek which sailed from New York on the 3rd ofJany arrived this morning. Capt. Meek informs that the ((Missionary Packet" sailed from Boston on the same day that he sailed from New York and that she may be expected here by the last of this month. The Chincilli stopped at Lahaina and Mr. Richards took up the packages sent for Mr. Stewart. A few communications came to hand from our friends in America, but the principal communications may be expected by Cap. HunnewelL The Pupuka sailed this afternoon for Lahaina in which Hoapili ma took passage. • Wednesday Iv1ay LTUNE?] 7th. Early this morning the Pakukai came into the harbor, and I walked to the village to wait upon Mr. & Mrs. Goodrich. I obtained a boat and went on board, into which having put most ofMr. G. effects we went ashore. The morning was spent in drawing up the things. Mr. & Mrs. G. take up their residence with the families at the wood house. They will live in the end of the store house which will be made as comfortable as possible for their accommodation. At the usual weekly lecture this afternoon, four marriages were solemnized, two of which are worthy of notice. Haalilio & Hannah Hooper & Paki & Kolia an interesting young chief in Kaahumanus train. ~ a wedding entertainment was served at the house of Kinau, at which several of the members of the mission were present ~ Mr. Lay at the invitation of Haalilio attended & appeared much gratified. The Pupuka which sailed yesterday put back in consequence of the illness of Hoapiri wahine ~ She came in this morng. Saturday June 10th. Walked to Manoa this afternoon, having been sent for by William to come up & • look to see the state of the land. Almost all the upland part of the valley has been burnt over by Mr. Wilkinson who claims the whole vally as his ovvn as a grant from Boki. He has taken possession of most of our upland & run two furrows about 18 feet apart designed for a road across a cultivated plat of ours planted 10 �LEVI VOLUME 6 with potatoes. He has also commenced ploughing on our land. The arbitrary manner in which Mr. W. conducts has exceedingly offended the natives. • Attended a funeral of a native at Manoa an old man who died yesterday, the corpse was wrapped in a black kapa and secured to a stick about the length of the body by which it was borne to the grave, a hole about three feet deep, which the natives lined with mats. I made a few remarks & read & hymn, & William Kamahoula offered a prayer. Several sticks were then laid across the grave & the dirt heaped over it. Capt. Meek & Mr. Lay supped with Mr.B.'s family & several of the members from the wood house attended. Sabbath 11 tho A full congregation of natives both in the forenoon & afternoon. Mr. B. preached as usual and was listened to with attention. Wednesday June 14th. The Prince Regent sailed for Lahaina whence she will proceed to Kairua ~ Moku goes up to reside on Hawaii. Sent Mr. Bishop's packages received by the Chincilli; wrote to Mr. Ely & also to Mr. Bishop. Saturday 17th. Pauahi one of the wives of the late king, married after the return of the King's suit from England to Kuanaua one of his attendants died this morning. Her confinement took place a few days since, • and her death was a consequence. A daughter was born to her, which has been placed under the guardianship of Kaahumanu. A loud wailing commenced at the time of her decease and was continued through the day by successive companies who came to came to visit the house and condole with the friends. Doctor Blatchely having been some time ill of a billious complaint, though keeping about, has found it necessary to betake himself to his bed. Put up a spare bedstead in the front room, which he will occupy. Sabbath 18th. In the afternoon Mr. Bingham preached from Matthew 7.15. "Beware of fales prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." The design of the discourse was to warn the people against listening to false instruction of native teachers & to disclose the errors of certain persons who had gone to distant parts of the islands & under pretense of instructing the people were leading them astray. One person either through unbelief or ignorance had prayed that God might not come among them. • One person had taught that the Lord's prayer was not good, but said the people should pray to the rain bow, and other things. One teacher had sanctioned the most improper conduct of his scholars. Monday June 19th. A funeral exercise was conducted in front of the King's sepulcher for Pauahi. The 11 �LEVI VOLUME 6 corpse had been deposited in the house and was not exhibited. Tuesday 20th. Mr. Goodrich & I walked to the lime trees, and ascended the mountain back of Punch • bowl hilL On our return we passed through the fort on the hill and descended to the plain by the steep path on the side fronting the sea. Wednesday 21st. Made preparation this morning for setting out on a tour around this island in company with Taomi and several native teachers as attendants, with a view to visit the schools and communicate instruction. At about 3 o'ck P.M. having repaired to the house of Taomi in the village, all things being in readiness we set out. Wednesday July 5th. After an absence of two weeks during which time I had passed around this island in company with Taomi, visited the schools, and spoken to many companies of assembled natives concerning the great Salvation I arrived at Honoruru. Here I found Mr. Whitney who had arrived the day before from Tauai. I also learned that the Niu which sailed the day I set out on my tour had put back in consequence of a leak and that she was still in the harbor. The English ship DANIEL had put in to this port in distress, and the the AINOA charted by Laing and Debraugh had sailed for the coast of South America ~ • by the Ainoa several of the brethren forwarded communications for America Mr. Laing having kindly engaged to procure a conveyance for them across the continent to Vera Cruz, whence they will find a speedy conveyance to the United States. Friday July 7th. Mr. Whitney invited the attention of the families to the case ofMr. Ruggles whose health seems to require him to abandon Tauai and remove to Hido as the only probable was of securing to him any degree of comfortable health. He also requested the advice of the brethren respecting his ovvn case, the circumstances of his family being such as in his own opinion to render it improper for him to be left without an associate. He enquired whether it would not be the duty of one of the brethren of the Station at Kairua & Kaavaroa to come to his assistance. The brethren had not made up their minds upon the latter question and no vote was taken. Upon the question of its being proper for Mr. Ruggles to remove with his family to Waiakea their was no difference of opinion as to the propriety of the measure. Saturday July 8th. Met the teachers this forenoon at Taomi's school house in the village and gave • lessons in writing on the Slate to 35 who assembled for the purpose of being instructed in that art. Sabbath 9th. The Ranai crowded with attentive hearers. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning and Mr. Whitney in the afternoon. 12 �LEVI VOLUME 6 Monday 10th. The Pakukai sailed this forenoon for Lahaina and Mr. Whitney availed himself of the opportunity to make Mr. Richards a short visit. • The Parthian arrived this afternoon from Canton. She had the very long passage of 80 days to Hawaii. Tuesday July 11 th. Rode to Waikiki in company with Taomi & Tuhio to inspect the schools in that district. Thursday 13th. This afternoon the Niu) which sailed for Canton the 21st ulto. but returned on account of a leak) having undergone necessary repairs) proceeded again on her voyage. Friday 14th. The Committee appointed to correspond with the brethren of the mission respecting uniformity in the orthography) made out their report declaring the decision of the mission. The votes for casting out B. & D. were unanimous; so far as they were given for retaining the k & rejection theJ; ~ 7 ~ two members gave no votes and two expressed doubtfully; for retaining the L & rejecting the..r 6 ~ against the 1 and in favor of the r ~ 2 ~ two gave no vote & one expressed doubtfully. For retaining the wand rejecting the v ~ 8 ~ two gave in no vote and one expressed doubtfully. The alphabet as now adopted by the mission is as follows A.E.LO.U.H.K.LM.N.P.W. • It is understood that the rejected letters may be employed when necessary in spelling foreign words. Just at evening the Chincilli arrived from the windward ~ Mr. Whitney took passage from Lahaina. Recd. letters from the brethren and sisters at Kailua & Kaawaloa ~ Mrs. Thurston)s health is feeble and Mr. T. has requested me to send the side saddle belonging to the mission that she may be able to ride on horse back for the benefit of her health. A new meeting house is under way and will be completed it is expected next month: and Mr. Bishop has requested that there may be a meeting of the brethren at the time of its dedication on business relating to the general concerns of the mission. Saturday July 15th 1826. Happening in at the house of the Consut among other topics of conversation that of religion was introduced. One gentleman declaimed vehemently against the sentiments maintained by the missionaries.- That they gave a most terrible and appaling view of the character of God ~ made him the most hateful being in the universe ~ and stating that it was impossible to love such a character as God is represented as possessing- His blood he said had chilled in his veins in hearing one of the missionaries • describe hell and its torments. A place deep & dark in which miserable wretches are confined and tortured- the door fastened with bolts and bars ~ locked and the key thrown away into another deep & doleful place. I mentioned that it was a truth declared in the Bible that the wicked shall be cast into helL13 �LEVI VOLUME 6 He rejoined with much warmth ~ that is figurative language and not to be understood literally ~ said God is merciful & loves his creatures ~ I replied "God is angry with the wicked every day" & added true indeed • God is merciful & gracious long suffering and slow to anger" ~ but when once his anger is roused it must be terrible ~ It is not a matter of surprise that God appears terrible to the wicked ~ he is holy & righteous ~. and the consciences of wicked men testify against them. He said you condemn every body who will not subscribe to your tenets ~ you are uncharitable and doom to hell all who do not believe just as you do. I told him that was not a correct view of our sentiments. We do not assume the prerogative of condemning our fellow~men. He continued you believe that men inherit Adam's sin and that infants are damned on account of the sins of another. I said no ~ God does not punish one man for the sins of another ~ As to infants we may safely leave their case with God. He is the judge of all the earth and will do right. I introduced in the course of the conversation several passages of Scripture but they were replied to in the same vehement tone of declamation and Calvinists were utterly condemned. He said thank God men begin to see the right way and to embrace the true religion, soon there will be but one sentiment on the subject. Sabbath July 16th. Mr. Goodrich confinement ~ a daughter. Mr. Bingham being ill Mr. Whitney conducted native service both in the morning and afternoon ~ A • ~ very full congregation in the morning probably 4000 persons within and about the house. Tuesday 18th. The schooner Washington sailed this afternoon for Hawaii, - Sent by permission of Mr. Jones who goes up in her, a bedstead and side saddle for Mr. Thurston. Mr. Lay also takes passage in order to make a short visit to Hawaii & MauL The natives have been making preparation for examination which will take place tomorrow, by strewing the floor of the meeting house and the aria in front with fresh reeds and erecting a sail for an awning. The Scholars are coming in from different parts of the island and have arrived even from Wailua. Friday July 21st. The examination of the schools which commenced on Wednesday morning closed this afternoon. The whole number of persons who were presented as scholars amounted to 3600. Many schools came from the most distant part of the island. The scene was not new and there was very little to distinguish this from the two last examinations except in the numbers that attended and the increase of • numbers to the writing classes. Kaomi presented a class of 98 who performed welL James Kahuhu's class distinguished itself. It was pleasing to see Kaahumanu take such a lively interest in the examination ~ She was present most of the 14 �LEVI VOLUME 6 time throughout the examination. Our house has been thronged with natives applying for books & slates; Our yard has sometime • presented the appearance of a market stocked with goats, pigs, poultry, melons & bananas brought to be exchanged for the means of instruction. Saturday July 22nd. Mr. Whitney sailed for Kauai this afternoon in the Pulahulahu. Sabbath 23rd. A very full and interesting congregation; sermon in the morning from Jeremiah XIII. 15. 16. 17. "Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud; for the lord hath spoken:., &c. ; in the afternoon from Luke XVI. 25. Monday 24th. The schooner Active arrived from the Society Islands Richard Charleton Esqr. British consul Commander. A Tahitian by the name of Tute & his family recommended by Mr. Barff came passengers; and they come as missionaries to reside at the islands to supply the place of Auna, ; the Tahitian missionary who accompanied Mr. Ellis & the deputation and who returned to Huahine in the Waverly Capt. Dana. Mr. Barff remarks you will doubtless have various accounts of the state of things in these island. But reports are to be received with caution. We see much to regret, but we also see much to rejoice our hearts. Some have apostatised & others join themselves to our number. The number of • communicants at Huahine amounts to 500. Tuesday 25th. Kaahumanu & Mr. Bingham set out to;day to make the tour of this island. Opiia, Laanui, Kaomi and a number of teachers accompany them; and a princelv retinue follow. They will proceed to;day as far as Waialae. Mr. B. expects to be absent three or four weeks; during his absence Mr. Goodrich will conduct the native services. Mrs. Bingham will take up lodging in my room at the wooden house and I shall lodge at the stone house. Wednesday July 26th. Mr. Goodrich preached this afternoon from John 14.6 ; after the services he & Mr. Loomis attended a funeraL Thursday 27th. Capt. Meek sailed this morning for Kauai ; Committed letters to the care of Capt. Earl of the Frederic Augustus. Called to give instruction to the king; no noise in the house, ; very few attendants around him. In that • respect as it should be. Friday 28th. The Schooner Washington arrived from the windward; When I saw her coming down, & before I ascertained what vessel it was, had hopes it was our Schooner. 15 �LEVI VOLUME 6 The letters from Hawaii & Lahaina speak in high terms of Mr. Lay ~ Letter from Mr. B. informs us of his being at Waimanalo, having spent the night there. • Saturday 29 ~ Attended to twenty three writing scholars who assembled in the meeting house ~ A very strong trade wind and clouds of dust sweeping over the plain and scouring the path to the inconvenience of passengers ~ The Fredc. Augustus proceeded on her voyage home. Sabbath July 30th. Mr. Goodrich preached both parts of the day ~ in the morning from Matthew 11, 28 and in the afternoon from John 6.68. Mr. Lay met the foreigners at the dining room in Mr. Jones' house, and conducted religious service according to the Episcopal order. The attendance was said to be good & the attention most respectfuL Mr. Lay has an invitation to conduct worship every Sabbath during his residence at this place. Monday 31. The Brig Kamehameha arrived from Canton. Tuesday Augt. 1. Mr. Lay & Dr. Blatchely made a botanical excursion the former prolonged his walk till he arrived at the pale. He attempted to descend but the wind was so strong that he did not succeed. The Washington sailed for Lahaina ~ put on board a keg of rice and inclosed to Mr. Richards a letter for Mr. Stewart to be forwarded to America by the Almira which is now at Lahaina and will sail shortly direct • for Nantucket. Wednesday Augt. 2. We have had for 5 days past a very strong wind from the N.W. attended with dark clouds and mist with a cold atmosphere. The Pupuka arrived from Lahaina. Thursday Augt 3rd. Walked to Manoa this afternoon in company with Mr. Goodrich. Called at Mr. Wilkinson's establishment looked at his mill for grinding cane, and different houses erected for receiving the juice & boiling it down. Understand he is nearly ready to commence operations ~ Rum & sugar is to be the fruit of this present year's labor. Was told that he has 40 natives employed; but did not learn whether the chiefs furnished them, or whether they are under pay. On our return after going as far as his plantation of cane, & stopping at our taro land I stopped to view our potatoe ground in the vicinity of Mr. w.'s works ~ found that he had encroached considerably upon us ~ a strip of 39 paces across the lower end of the patch of potatoes & extending 31 paces farther up on the side • towards the mountains, making 70 paces on the uka side & 39 paces across the end of the strip cultivated. Saturday 5th. The Washington arrived this morning from Lahaina but did not receive communications. Worked with the oxen this afternoon in drawing down to the beach 2 loads of timber of the old house 16 �LEVI VOLUME 6 frame to put on board the Pupuka for Mr. Richards. John Ii called to satisfy his mind with respect to his duty to obey the orders of the king to labor on the • morrow if the weather should permit in assisting to tow in an English ship which has been laying sometime in the roads. As there are persons affected with the scurvy on board and the principal motive of Capt. Perkins the commander in proposing to come in being for their recovery, we thought the case was an exception from common cases & required a different course of conduct on the part of the natives. We therefore gave it as our opinion that he might with proprity obey the orders of the king. Sabbath Augt. 6. The wind being strong this morning the natives were not called to go out to tow in the ship. The congregation somewhat diminised in number. Monday 7. The Chincilli arrived from Kauai with Mr. Ruggles & family who brought with them Maria Whitney sent up by her parents to be in readiness to go with Dr. B. & family to America as soon as Providence shall grant him permission. The Pupuka sailed for Lahaina. Robert Haia & wife returned. Thursday 10th. Walked to Waikiki in company with Mr. Goodrich for the purpose of calling upon • Kamakoula supposiJ;lg him to be at the house of the head man where his school is conducted on our arrival we were told he had gone to Manoa. We went into the house and looked at the school & I spent a short time in showing them how to read, afterward we turned our course for Manoa. On our return home we called at the works of Mr. Wilkinson. He has commenced grinding cane, but has not boiled any of the juice extracted, as the boilers are not yet placed. I am told he cannot get men to work for him. Saturday Augt 12. Being King George's birth~day the day was noticed by a salute, and a disply of colors from the shipping & the fort. Sabbath 13th. Mr. Goodrich preached both parts of the day ~ in the morning to a full congregation ~ in the afternoon to a congregation somewhat diminished in numbers. Tuesday 15th. An English ship Capt. Parkyns sailed this afternoon and as she was bound to Waimea on the windward side of this island to obtain sandal wood in pay for a purchase of Eng. & Canton goods made • by the king Mr. Lay, Mr. Charlton, Mr. Jones & Boki took passage with a view to see the island & return by land. Kindled a fire this morning in a lime kiln which we have erected with a view to make an experiment of 17 �LEVI VOLUME 6 making lime from the sea coral. It we succeed we shall probably try it again & make as much as we shall need to finish the addition to the printing house & the new house. • Wednesday Augt 16th. The fire in the lime kiln having been suspended last night we made a trial of some of the coral & not finding it sufficiently burned we kindled a fire again this morning & continued it through the day. After breakfast Mr. Goodrich & Mr. Ruggles set out for the salt lake in hopes of meeting Mr. Bingham there or in the vicinity. Taua conducted the lecture this afternoon, Mr. R. & Mr. G. not returning at evening. I recd. a message from the ladies at the other house to vouchsafe my presence there as a safeguard during the night. I complied with pleasure; but was not a little armoied by the musquetoes. Thursday Augt. 17th. Mr. Goodrich returned from his excursion: not finding Mr. Bingham yesterday where he had expected, he pursued his walk with Mr. Ruggles almost the whole day when they fell in with Kaahumanu ma at Honouliuli. They spent the night at Waipio ~ Mr. R. concluded to tarry with the company, & Mr. G. to return home. Friday 18th. The company who took passage for Waimea arrived this evening having walked from Wailua since morning. • Saturday 19. Opened the lime kiln; but to our disappointment found that the coral is not sufficiently burned ;and we have fears that our labor and expense will be lost. Mr. Bingham arrived this evening with Kaahumanu ma from their tour around this island having been absent 25 1/2 days. Sabbath 20th. A full congregation. Mr. Bingham preached both parts of the day. In the morning from 2 Cor. 4. 5. for we preached not ourselves but Christ Jesus the Lord and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake. In the afternoon from 2 Cor. 2. 14. Monday Augt 21st. By invitation Capt. Page of the Brig Dido of Boston called upon us this afternoon, took tea & spent the eveng. We were much pleased with his apparently friendly disposition. He had heard of the opposition against the mission, and was candid enough to mention it; but did not seem to credit it. Tuesday 22nd. Bought of Capt. Page 3 cases of Italian Fools Cap Paper containing 117 reams ~ The opportunity of purchasing it we consider providential ~ It had been offered to Mr. French at $4 pr. Ream • but he refused it upon a second consideration though when first offered to him he proposed to purchase it. We gave $3 pr. rm. and gave him a bill on the Treasurer in Boston at par. Sold Capt. Page all our composition copper weighing 4.3.13 1/21b. at $10 pr. cwt. and deducted the amount from the cost of the 18 �LEVI VOLUME 6 paper ~ so that my bill on the Am. Board was given only for $302.30 Capt. Page took tea with Mr. Bingham's family & spent the evening. • Wednesday Augt. 23rd. Ascended one of the highest mountains which rise back of Honolulu on the right hand of the pale. Started early in the morning in company with Mr. Lay & Mr. Goodrich and we were attended by six natives including a guide and persons to carry our baggage. We commenced our ascent along the ridge rising above the lime trees. Our path lay through thick grass and a luxurient growth of mountain vegetation. After ascending one ridge our path turned a little to the left & led us along in a descending direction by the sloping side of a hilL- on the left was a ravine several hundred feet deep the sides of which were very steep and beautifully adorned with luxurient vegetation, woven together with vines. The ravine towards the mountains terminated in an overhanging precipice and adorned in the like beautiful manner with the sides. Here our path turned again & we walked up an ascent between two mountains ~ on either side our eyes were refreshed with the most pleasing green growing in profusion and the greatest richness. After ascending many hundred feet, we arrived at a plain containg. several hundred acres enclosed on three sides by high mountains. On the open side is seen the head of the valley of Manoa and the sloping • ridges by which that valley is terminated. On one hand it is overlooked by the summit of the highest mountain which is seen from the mission house, and on the other by the towering summits of the higher mountains which rise on the right of the Pale. I was very much chereed with the prospect while passing over this evevated plain, which was clothed with rich verdure and had the appearance of great fertility. Our path after this became more steep and some places difficult. At about 10 o'ck we arrived at a ridge of some width where we found a small pool of water supplied from the frequent rains which fall upon the mountains. From this point we had a view of part of the valley of Manoa. Here we stopped & took some refreshment and previous to starting directed the natives to leave most of the baggage. At 20 min. before 11 o'ck we set out again & after climbing several steep ridges our path became closed up, or rather we came to where it terminated. We then began to make use of our hatches to cut a way through the trees and underbrush. As we ascended we had noticed that the trees were covered more or less with mosses of various kinds and the higher we ascended the more thickly they were coated. The trees in this region in addition to • the moss were encumbered with a kind of slime which made it very unpleasant to pass thro. our clothes were bedaubed & moistened, and rain coming on we were considerably wet. The moss & slime seemed to have formed a kind of soil on the trees which gave them a very dark & gloomy appearance. All above us 19 �LEVI VOLUME 6 towards the summit was cheerless, our heads were enveloped in fog and our feet entangled in roots & shrubs; but we could look far below and see the rays of the sun gilding the sides of the declining mountains • & resting on the vallies while up the mountains & still below us we could see the clouds sailing along and reflecting light. After laboring several hours in a continually ascending direction we came to the summit.The chilly air met us rushing up the mountain from the opposite side of the island, on one-side of the ridge we had a sight of Kailua and on the other of he Pale & Kaneohe the plain below on Koolau side. The whole horizon could not be seen for the clouds ~ but we had a view of Mouna lua & the sea of Diamond hill, the valley of Manoa, the village of Honolulu & vessel at anchor seen over punch bowl hill, and the whole country of pearl river. Our prospect was delightful but it was momentary for a tract of clouds passed with swiftness over the ridges at our feet and shut out the prospect from our view. At 20 minutes before 3 o'ck having taken some refreshment on the top of the mountain we began to descend and having no difficulty on account of the path we came down rapidly:- and just before dark arrived at the village of Honolulu. Friday Augt. 25th. Just as the Dr. was setting down to breakfast Mr. Lay called over to be blooded on account of an inflammation in the side. After the operation which did not succeed well Mr. Lay became more ilL The Dr. made several attempts afterwards to bleed him; but with very little success. Mr. L. appears so ill that it will not be proper for him to go to his room to day; and he may perhaps be detained several days. Saturday 26. Fell in company with the English Consul & the reputed Am. ConsuL Heard much said with respect {to} the degraded state of the natlve{s} of the Soc. Islands ~ that they are a thousand times worse than they were formerly, that there is not a good man, or at most not more than one through out the group; and not a virtuous female: of the latter statement the informant was willing to give oath; and he was the more confident in the assertion, as, he said, he was acquainted with every person throughout the group, and knew the names of every man, woman & child in Tahiti!! Heard also much respecting the poverty & idleness of the natives of these islands as a thing of recent occurrence- Held a long conversation, in the course of which a great variety of topics were introduced,- the doctrine of the Trinity; of decree, uncharitableness of Trinitarians. Creed ~ morality ~ faith ~ works,- &c. &c. &c. The conversation on • religious subjects closed by the American gentleman's denying the foreknowledge of God. Sabbath Augt 27. At the close of the native service in the morning notice was given that some of the mission would meet in the afternoon those persons who might desire to write down the text. 20 �LEVI VOLUME 6 After dinner from 50 to 75 persons assembled with their slates and wrote the text which was given out sentence by sentence. A few remarks were made and the exercise concluded by prayer. • Monday 28th. Have been engaged through the day in putting up supplies for Kailua & Kaawaloa & taking them to the village- part of them I put on board the Washington & part on board the Pulahulale. Set fire a third time to our lime~ kiln. Tuesday Augt 29th. Yoked the oxen early in the morning to carry a stick of timber to the shore to be shipped on board the Pupuka for Lahaina. By mistaking the vessel I left the stick in a wrong place and was obliged to return & take it up again, which was a good deal of trouble & detention and the means of keeping me a good while from my breakfast. Mr. Loomis embarked this morning in the Washington for Kailua - he goes for the benefit of his health which has suffered of late from attention to business & the heat of the climate. Thursday 31st. The Church assembled at the house of Kalaimoku for the purpose of conversing with persons thought suitable to be propounded as candidates for baptism. Six persons related the exercises of their minds. Viz. Kaomi, Makahiki & Waiakea his wife, Kahananui Naoa & John Ii. Friday September 1st. A conference was held this evening in the chamber of Kalaimoku's house in • reference to the celebration of the Lord's Supper on the coming Sabbath. Mr. B. being ill did not preach a regular discourse. He made a few remarks upon 1 Cor. 11. 28. Kekauluohe and Wahinealii related their experience and expressed their desire to be joined with the people of God. Kamahoula who has so far as we know been unexceptionable in his life for more than six months expressed publicly his wish to return to the communion of the church. He confessed and as we hope with penitence his offenses against God & his brethren & declared his intention to pursue in future the right way. Sabbath Sept. 3rd. The Church assembled this afternoon to partake of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Eleven members of the mission were present & sat down with all the native members at this station except Kalaimoku whose illness prevented his attendance. Kamahoula was admitted to regular standing & came forward. Tute the Tahitian missionary & his wife Kaamoku and Poki joined with us. Tuesday 5th. While at the village to day Mr. Goodrich was told that the foreigners were about drawing up a petition in which they were all to join to send Mr. Bingham from the islands.- He having rendered • himself so obnoxious to them that they cannot endure his presence. Wednesday Sept. 6th. Mr. Bingham & family sailed this afternoon for Lahaina proposing to proceed to Hawaii before his return where it is hoped a general meeting of the mission will be effected. On his 21 �LEVI VOLUME 6 departure for the village he was attended by the chiefs ~ at the village the company assembled in a school house where they had conversation & prayer. • Previously to the departure of Mr. Bingham the members of the family, at the request of Dr. Blatchely, had some conversation respecting his contemplated return to the U States. Nothing however was doneand the Dr. concluded to let the decision of improving on opportunity just presented rest till the brethren can be consulted at the windward. Saturday 9th Mr. Goodrich & family sailed this afternoon in the Kamehameha for Kailua, having been at this station 3 months & 2 days. At Kailua he expects to be ordained & afterwards to proceed to his station at Waiakea in the Pakukai which is to carry Kaahumanu ma to the windward. Sabbath 10th. Native service as fully attended as usuaL Kaomi addressed the people both in the morning and afternoon and was listened to with silent attention. In the evening Kaahumanu called over to the Drs. and spent some time in pleasant conversation with the families. Monday Sept. 11 th. Kaahumanu being about to sail for the windward convened the females of Honolulu and vicinity to give them her advice and counsel previously to her departure. • Tuesday 12. One of the mission being at the house of the King was addressed by the English Consul as follows [1/4 page left blank] About noon the chiefs assembled at the meeting house on the occasion of Kaahumanu's departure. Kalaimoku & Boki & several other chiefs were present. The chiefs had much conversation respecting the influence the foreigners were exercising over the young king, and expressed their great dissatisfaction. After prayer the company who were going to the windward went on board the Pakukai and at 20 min. before 2 o'ck EM. set saiL We learned with regret that Hannah Holmes who was expected to accompany us & had sent her trunks on board in the care of one of her women, had been detained by Mr. Jones. Thursday Sept. 14. Anchored this morning at Kaunakakai, in Molokai. After breakfasting on board, we went on shore: & in the course of the forenoon two schools were convened & examined. Kaahumanu addressed & exhorted the peoplei- • Kaomi also addressed them at some length. This part of the exercise being closed Kaahumanu caused the females to be separated from the males ~ and held a meeting with the females while Keliiahonui & the teachers held a meeting with the males. 22 �LEVI VOLUME 6 As soon as the last exercises closed we proceeded on board the schooner & after taking some food, the vessel was got under way. • Friday Sept. 15th. Just before day light having arrived near Lahaina, the boat was sent on shore. As soon as it was light a double canoe came off and Kaahumanu ma went on shore. On coming to land she proceeded directly to the house of Mr. Richards, for the purpose of saluting Mr. Bingham. Thither also Hoapili & Hoapili wahine repaired and their first meeting with Kaahumanu took place in Mr. R.'s yard. It is worthy of notice that instead of inquiring after the chiefs & going immediately to their houses, her first inquiry on reaching the shore was where is Mr. Bingham & repairing forthwith to the place where he might be found. At evening the Pakukai returned to Oahu for the purpose of bringing up the king. The young princess & Kaahumanu both wrote requesting him to come up. Sabbath 17th. Mr. Bingham preached both parts of the day to full & very attentive auditories. Monday 18th. Mr. Richards & Mr. Bingham having made the necessary arrangements for going to Kailua to attend a general meeting of the mission to be holden there, left the house of Mr. Richards accompanied by their families just before sun down for the shore, where the chiefs were in waiting to • attend prayers previously to our embarkation. Having united in prayer with the chiefs & taken a friendly leave of them we proceeded on board the Pakii which by our request they had kindly afforded us for our conveyance. Got under way about 7 o'ck but having a light breeze & an opposing current did not make rapid progress. Tuesday Sept. 19. At daylight we were off the western point of Maalea bay- and it was nearly noon before we passed Molokini. Most of the day becalmed. Friday 22nd. The Pakii came to anchor at about half past 8 o'ck this morning in Kailua bay. Our passage was very tedious, the ladies suffered much for food; expecting a quick passage and sea sickness; they had taken with them but a short allowance of provision. Not being sick & being favored with a good appetite, their food was soon expended. On Wednesday we had scarcely no wind and a strong current against us; and fearful of being swept out to sea & out of sight of land, we made an engagement with the crew to labor at the oars till the wind should spring up. We all took turns at rowing and kept the • vessel moving gently forward till night when a gentle breeze springing up allowed us to lay aside the oars but our progress was little more than sufficient to counteract the current. On Thursday morning about 3 o'ck the oars were put out again, though it was with difficulty we could 23 �LEVI VOLUME 6 arouse the natives & that only by taking hold of the oars ourselves. At break of day the land of Hawaii arose in view apparently as far off as it was the day before and with the prospect of another day of calms • without food except poi and a strong current against us our feelings were not a little depressed. The ladies were very faint and we all felt the need of a comfortable meaL We continued plying the oars with short intervals of rest till 12 o'ck or a little after that hour. \'X7hen a gentle sea breeze sprung up, which freshend as we advanced, ; In the course of two hours we had neared the land so much that the shores offered themselves to view and as the sun went down we found ourselves under fishing point. Darkness however closing around us we stood off again thinking it not safe to venture into the bay in the night. Early on Friday morning we found ourselves close in with the point which makes out at the northward of Kailua. a canoe coming along side, I stepped in & was set on shore. I proceeded with all possible speed to the village, on my arrival there I stopped at the house of the Governor, reported the strangers & requested him to send a canoe off to take the families on shore and then hastened to the house of Mr. Bishop. The governor provided a double canoe and went off himself to conduct the brethren & their families onshore. Saturday Sept. 23. Early this morning Mr. Ely who had been sent for yesterday arrived from Kaawaloa. • As soon as practicable after breakfast the brethren assembled to organize a meeting for the transaction of business. The first subject presented was the communication of Dr. Blatchely. The discussion of it occupied most of the day and was finally settled by a resolution of the following import "that we advise Dr. B to delay his sailing for the United States of America to some future opportunity & that a letter be written to him upon the subj ect. The resolution respecting the Dr.'s communication having been adopted and that business despatched Mr. Richards & family & myself embarked with Mr. Ely for Kaawaloa in a double canoe furnished by the Governor. It was about 4 o'ck when we started & about 7 when we arrived at Kaawaloa. Sabbath 24th. At the usual hour for worship we repaired to the meeting house, which is situated only a few rods from Ely's door, where we found assembled in decent order nearly all the people of the place waiting in silence the entrance of the missionary that they might hear from his lips the words of Salvation. Mr. Richards preached from the words of our Savior. "He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me scattereth". Soon after the close of the services Messrs. Richards & Ely & myself crossed over the bay in a canoe to Napopo where the people have erected a decent house of religious 24 �LEVI VOLUME 6 worship; and Mr. Ely conducted the exercises ~ a congregation somewhat larger than that at Kaawaloa listened with attention & apparent interest to a discourse founded on the words of the Apostle "Pray • without ceasing." From the meeting house we proceeded to the beach our canoe was immediately launched & we returned to Kaawaloa. At 4 EM. the bell apprised us that the hour for afternoon service had arrived ~ Mr. R. preached again. Text ~ "All we like sheep have gone astray ~ and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us alL" In the evening Mr. & Mrs. Richards & I walked over to the house of Naihe & Kapiolani ~ We were shown their bed room which discovered a neatness & taste becoming a civilized land. We were surprised to see the confidence which were reposed in them by Mr. French a trader who had committed to them cases & trunks of valuable goods with no other security than their promise to take care of them. This was a confidence which no trader would formerly have reposed in any chief of the islands. The change is to be attributed solely to the influence of that gospel which these very persons would have far removed from this land. We passed from the house of Naihe and were accompanied by Kapiolani to the house of Kamakau a • member of the church, who being ill, had not attended divine service during the day. He appeared to be much gratified by the visit, and several times expressed his satisfaction. We returned home passing over the rough stones ~ the scene of the sanguinary engagement when the celebrated navigator Cook fell a victim to the rage of the inhabitants of this very village. What a contrast between this time & that! How altered! How tamed the ferociousness of the savage. We felt ourselves in the midst of friends, some of whom we could call our brothers & sisters in the bonds of the gospeL Having been furnished by Kapiolani with a small house near her own door neatly fitted up I retired before a late hour ~ and reposed on satin, which composed part of my bed furniture. Monday Sept. 25th. At one o'ck A.M. I was awaked by a loud knocking at my door to give notice that the hour had arrived for setting sail for Kailua agreeably to a previous arrangement. A double canoe belonging to Kamakau had been provided,- it was nearly an hour before we were rea.dy to start. At 2 o'ck we set sail accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Ely & their little son. A short time before sun rise we arrived at Kailua & were met on the shore by Mr. Ruggles who had • arrived on Sabbath from Lahaina in company with Kaahumanu Nahienaena & others. He brought letters from Mr. Loomis at Oahu giving an account of a number of events which had taken place there since I left. Wednesday Sept. 27th. This afternoon the large & commodious house for public worship built by Gov. 25 �LEVI VOLUME 6 Adams was dedicated to the service of the living & true God. The exercises were commenced by singing a chant to a translation of the 100 psalm. Introductory • prayer by Mr. Richards, the sermon by Mr. Ely from 1 Kings 8.27. "But will God indeed dwell on earth? Behold the heaven & the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee, how much less this house that I have builded." Dedicatory prayer by Mr. Bingham, concluding prayer by Mr. Bishop. The dedication service being closed Nahienaena arose & addressed the people in an interesting manner. The people were very closely seated in the house, which is 130 feet by 74; and there could not be less than 4000 persons present ~ probably 4500. In the evening the ministerial association convened to make arrangement respecting ordaining Mr. Goodrich. Thursday Sept. 28th. This afternoon the people were assembled to listen to the addresses of the Chiefs. The place chosen for meeting was in front of Kaahumanu's residence, beneath the shade of spreading kou & cocoanut trees. Thousands of attentive ears were turned towards the speakers as they declared his thoughts. Declared that the present is a new era,- recommended that the customs of former generations should be abandoned & that all should turn to the new way ~ the way of the word of God ~ He was followed • ~ by Kapiolani, & Naihe by Hoapili wahine & lastly by Kaahumanu who addressed the people in a long speech in which she said many things to encourage the people to forsake the evil ways of their ancestors, to turn from all their vices and follow the word of God. That was her guide ~ The new way she had chosen ~ her love to the word of God was her new husband and that she told them all to observe & follow after. The brethren met in the evening at the house of Mr. Thurston as a Church and Ecclesiastic counsel to attend to the examination of Mr. Goodrich in order to his ordination on the morrow. Friday Sept. 29th. At three o'clock in the afternoon the families repaired to the church to witness & attend to the ordination of Mr. Goodrich. The house except a small space around the pulpit was filled with natives very closely seated. All the exercises were conducted in the native language except the charge. The following was the order of the exercises: Introductory prayer by Mr. Bishop. Sermon by Mr. Bingham from 2. Cor. IV. 5. 'We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and • ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake." Consecrating prayer by Mr. Richards. Charge in English by Mr. Thurston. 26 �LEVI VOLUME 6 Right hand of fellowship by Mr. Ely. Concluding prayer by Mr. Goodrich. • Sabbath October 1st. The house of worship filled to overflowing and a considerable large congregation without under the shade of Kou trees who Hopu addressed. Mr. Richards preached and administered the Sacrament. Twelve members of the mission family and nine native members of the church sat down together to celebrate the death of our gracious Lord and we trust it proved a season of rerfeshment to the consecrated little band. In the afternoon Mr. Bingham preached from Matt. 25.34. "Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, come, ye blessed &c Monday October 2nd. Monthly Concert. Met with the people in the afternoon for prayer Messrs. Richards Bingham & Bishop made addresses, in which some account was given of the methods of Providence in establishing the Sandwich Island Mission and the dealings of God towards it since its establishment that it was in answer to prayer that the operations were commenced and have been continued. • In the evening the families met at the house of Mr. Bishop and united in observing the delightful season. Friday October 20th. Went in company with Mr. Ruggles on board the Marcus Capt. Sayre who we found a very agreeable man and were entertained politely by him, with him we had much pleasant conversation respecting our missionary operations. He took a lively interest in our concerns, seemed to rejoice in our successes & to sympathise with us in our trials. He had showed himself friendly before his departure from the U. States by kindly offering to bring out contributions of articles for our comfort. Articles of clothing were in consequence of this offer & the influence he exerted put up & forwarded by the inhabitants of Sag Harborj Bridge Hampton & East Hampton Long Island, and from the latter place there was a contribution of 9:25 in cash. While on board a ship came to anchor in the roads which proved to be the Russel commanded by Cap. Coleman, the gentleman who so generously & kindly afforded Mr. Ellis a passage to the U.S. Shortly after a • , boat with the Capt came along side. He was welcomed on board with cheerful salutations & that familiarity and those expressions of satisfaction peculiar to those who follow the sea when they meet an old '' acquaintance. After exchanging the usual enquiries, "well, what success" - what vessels have you spoken, what have you seen how long do you stay" &c. he was invited below to take some refreshment. 27 �LEVI VOLUME 6 Saturday October 21st. Early this morning a small schooner bearing American colors hove in sight, we immediately concluded it must be the long looked for Missionary Packet ~ As soon as it entered the mouth • of the harbor Mr. R hastened to the village and finding a canoe going from the shore got a seat in it & proceeded on board, and found we had not misjudged ~ I followed soon after in a small boat a got on board just before she came to anchor. Learned that she sailed on the 18th day of January and that the voyage had been protracted by adverse weather in high southern latitudes. Capt. Hunnewell endeavored to pass Cape Hom, but was obliged to put back ~ He made for the Falkland islands where he arrived & spent six weeks afterwards he directed his course for the straits of Magellan which he entered & passed in about three weeks; but did not get entirely ceaf of the coast on the Western side till nearly five weeks. He states that he was four months south of 52 degrees S. lat. in the cold season. The vessel proved to be leaky in her upper works during the first part of the voyage, she was calked at Rio de Janeiro, where the Capt. stopped. He also stopped at Valparaiso though his stay was very short. After making the islands he put in at Lahaina, but findg. Mr. Richards absent he made all possible dispatch to this place. As there is a probability that some of the articles on board are injured by the leaking of the vessel Mr. • H. thought it necessary to take the precaution of calling a survey upon the vessel before the hatches were removed,- that nothing should be wanting to recover for loss from the underwriters in case of damage of the cargo. A number of persons were invited on board this afternoon. The Doctor performed an operation on Kalaimoku present the surgeons of the Peacock. Sabbath Octr. 22. The health of Mr. Ruggles not permitting him to attend worship & Mr. Loomis not being well enough to take part in the services, Kahikona addressed the people both parts of the day. Monday 23. Began to discharge the cargo from the Missionary Packet ~ Kept two carts & a wheel barrow employed all the afternoon in drawing up articles to the mission house. Octr. 24 Tuesday, employed much to~day as yesterday. Wednesday 25. Employed to day in cleaning out the store house & stowing away supplies. Oxen & large cart in use during the forenoon drawing up articles from the Schooner. • Mr. Hunnewell having purchased the establishment belonging to John Gowin & having removed thither, began to display his merchandize. Thursday 26. Finished drawing up supplies ~ Have not however been able to examine them with the 28 �LEVI VOLUME 6 invoice or to determine how much they are injured. The Circular having been printed was distributed this morning, have reason to think it has occasioned • considerable excitement, and will provoke a reply ~ Hope there is nothing in the circular which will lay the mission open to censure- if we have not gone beyond our duty I have no fear of consequences nor any apprehensions that the cause will suffer ~ It is only about the cause that I wish to cherish anxiety. My reputation or life is a trifle. Friday October 27th. Called with Mr. Loomis on board the Peacock. Having stated to Capt. Jones before the arrival of the Schooner, that had she been here, she would have been at his service, I felt under obligations to offer him the use of her should he stand in need of it. He stated that he might find it an accommodation to have her at his direction some week or two hence; but did not wish her immediately. He politely and generously offered the service of this carpenters to perform any work upon her which might be needed ~ also to caulk and paint her. Stating that it would afford him a pleasure to render any service in that way to the cause that lay in his power. We expressed our thanks to him and stated that we should be happy to avail ourselves of his generosity if the necessity of our sending her immediately to Kauai did not prevent. • Before the close of our interview we introduced the subject of the circular which was given out yesterday and explained the reasons of the mission for taking the step. He expressed his regret that the mission was so unpopular with the foreigners; said we were charge with many & very heavy crimes. He had heard he said of Mr. Bingham on the cost ~ heard that he was living in the stile of an Eastern nabob ~ that he had an establishment like a palace ~ was called King Bingham, received the homage of the people ~ that he allowed no person to come into his presence unless decently clad ~ that Mrs. Bingham also received the adulation of the females and was caressed as a princess.- The mean appearance of Mr. Bingham's dwelling had he said convinced him of one thing and that was that Mr. Bingham had not been seeking worldly grandeur. In short he seemed to acknowledge that the mission had been wrongfully opposed & calumniated. He seemed to approve the Circular ~ said it was a fair, clear, candid and well expressed statement of our operations & designs: and that the way was now opened for our opponents to reply if they had any charges to prefer against us. • After prolonging our visit to nearly two hours, and receiving an invitation to call frequently upon him at his residence on shore as he was soon to be conveniently situated on shore, in circumstances to receive visitors, we were furnished with one of his barges & conveyed on shore gratified with the interview & 29 �LEVI VOLUME 6 much relieved in our minds with respect to the influence of the Circular. Sabbath Octr. 29th. A very full congregation this morning. Mr. Ruggles addressed the people and • expounded the parable of the ten virgins. In the afternoon Kahikona made an exhortation. Monday 30th. Capt. Jones having generously offered to afford us assistance in performing any little repairs upon the Packet which might be needed I applied to him this morning for the services of his sail maker to repair the foresaiL He immediately sent for the sail~maker & directed him to go on board the Schooner to ascertain what was to be done & how long it would take him to accomplish it. The sail maker went on board accordingly and having reported, Capt. Jones gave orders for the sail to be taken on board the ship. The Becket in getting under way this morning run afoul of the Schooner's anchors & was brought up along side ~ a boat from the Peacock very soon after coming along side the Schooner the men kindly afforded assistance & the Becket was got off without doing any damage. The wind was very strong, & the people on board the Becket were carless in getting under way. Pretty soon after she run out among the shipping the wind blowing a gale ~ the vessel was full of people bound to Hawaii. Octr 31st. Returned an answer to the communication respecting the Circular. • Wednesday Nov. 1st. The New York which sailed from here on Monday returned having experienced very severe weather and meeting an accident. An answer was recd this morning to the circular signed by a number of the gentlemen in the village & some Captains very few however- accepting the challenge of the mission as they were pleased to call it. Thursday Novr. 2. Gave permission to one of Capt. Jack's men to go on board the Schooner to take care. - Very little attention has been paid to things or work on board since the cargo was discharged. This day Mr. Roundey left & went on board the Peacock. He has not given me satisfaction. Novr. 3. Friday. A tender of a billiard table at the village came to me to give information that Roundey had borrowed $50 of him which he refused to pay ~ and requested to know what he should do ~ He said he kept a house of entertainment belong. to Poki ~ & that he was in his employ ~ the money borrowed he said belonged to Poki. That a man of Poki's standfug should patroniz such a practice as gambling & yet make pretentions to religion & come to the Communion was a thing that filled me with amazement. • The Dr. has been very busy of late packing up & getting ready to go on board the Connecticut for the U.S. The Pupuka sailed for Lahaina. Saturday. The New York sailed for Hawaii. 30 �LEVI VOLUME 6 Sabbath Novr. 5th. The congregation was very large in the morning; Kahikona addressed the people respecting the wise men of the east who came to present their offerings to the Savior at his birth. He spake • with much propriety upon the offices of the Savior & the design of his advent. When he had closed his address, I rose and called the attention of the people a few moments by inquiring the object of Christ's coming into the world which I stated to be take away sin and to redeem his people from their transgressions- I then mentioned some of the sins from which Christ came to save us; Murder, theft, all uncleanness, covetousness, lying, impiety &c. under the particular of covetousness I included gaming which I stated to be a species of theft and a very great sin, & that it exposed those who were guilty of it to the wrath of God & punishment forever in hell. Poki & the king were present and appeared as pleasant & friendly as usual. In the afternoon the congregation was unusually small; Tute conducted the exercises. The Chincilla arrived from the coast. On this way down Capt. Meek put in at Kowaihae where he found Mr. & Mrs. Richards who had some days before set out from Kailua in the Pakii to return to Lahaina; but on account of a severe gale by which the vessel was disabled they had put in there. Capt. Meek kindly received them on board & took them to Lahaina. • Monday Novr. 6th. Parted with Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely who embarked this afternoon on board the Connecticut Capt. Chester for the U.S.A. Capt.C. has about 100 barrels more of oil to take which he expects to get before his final departure from these seas. He will stop at Kauai and Maria Whitney took passage with them; not for American but to be left with her parents. Capt. Jones of the Peacock kindly furnished a boat to convey them on board; We accompanied them to the ship as did also Kalaimoku, who seemed to be much affected at the idea of parting from the Dr. whose prescriptions have been so blessed to him. On our way off we stopped a short time on board the Peacock for the gratification of the ladies who had never been on board an armed vessel. The Connecticut was all ready to start when we got on board; and we had but just time to look at their accommodations & bid them good bye. They have but one stateroom opening into the companion way: but this will after suitable arranging afford them comfortable accommodations. The vessel was under way in less than two minutes after we had entered our boat. On our • way to the shore we called on board the Missionary Packet to afford Mrs. Loomis an opportunity of seeing the vessel & its accommodations. Engaged a carpenter to effect some repairs on board. 31 �LEVI VOLUME 6 Tuesday Novr. 7. A man belonging to the Com. Perry called at the mission ~ after a few moments conversation found him disposed to converse upon the subject of religion ~ Said he had obtained from God • a witness of his own conversion and the assurance that the ship's crew would also be converted to God. I asked him how he knew this, he replied the Lord has made a revelation of it to me. I said we have reason to believe from the Bible that the Lord is able to perform such a work and that if it should be agreeable to his will it will be effected. He answered ~ God is Almighty and he has promised to do for us whatever we ask ~ I have asked God to do this, and I am sure it will be done. I remarked we ought not to let our own imaginations deceive us ~ God works by means ~ and we cannot expect to see ends brought about without the intervention of the ordinary means of God's appointment. The man remained at the mission house most of the day ~ VJ..,le invited him to dinner but he refused ~ He had remarked previously that he had recently fasted twice by the Lord's express appointment ~ said it was no pain to him to fast ~ the Lord had promised to give him strength to do whatever he commanded him. I had much conversation with him and warned him against being led astray by his own imagination. Said to him the age of miracles is past, and he must look to a holy & blameless life for an evidence of an interest in true religion. I learned that he had been very intemperate though a professor of religion, and • that only within a few days the resolution had been formed of entirely abstaining from the use of ardent spirits. Wednesday Novr. 8th. Went with Mr. Hunnewell to the office of the Consul to obtain his signiture to a transfer of the papers of the "Missionary Packet". Mr. Jones was absent having gone to witness a boat race. The boats to run were a whale boat of one of the ships in the harbor & a boat belonging to the Peacock. The boat race being over he attended to our business. Mr. Hunnewell gave up to me the shipping papers and my name was placed on the register as master instead of Mr. Hunnewell ~ The names of Roundey & Dennis remained on the papers as still connected with the vessel though Roundey had been obliged to flee some days before owing to a gambling affair. The Packet sailed this afternoon for Kauai wrote to Mr. Whitney to come up if he thought proper ~ Indeed to bring him up was the main reason of the Schooner's being sent down. Saturday 11. The order of the day at the Port I understand has been boat racing ~ many bets were laid • upon the speed of the different boats & much money gained by the winning parties. There was a great excitement among the people and loud shoutings. It seemed as if all restraint had been taken away, and the whole population abandoned to make merry. 32 �LEVI VOLUME 6 The spirit of gambling I fear is returning. Surely there is much to apprehend when the vice receives the sanction of great characters, The King & Poki we learn give countenance to it by their example. • We have had hints that Poki is deeply engaged in gaming, & that he had recently drank to intoxication ,Feeling that such conduct is a scandal to religion, Mr. Loomis has thought it his duty to hint to the chiefs his fault, & to request them to converse with him upon the subject. Sabbath Novr. 12th. A larger congregation than usual assembled in the morning for worship. Kahikona addressed the people with much propriety from Hosea 7th 8. "Ephraim is a cake not turned", ~ upon the subject of consistency in religion & sincerity in serving God. When he had closed I rose with a view to say a few words & to give an invitation to those of the people who chose to meet after dinner for a Sabbath SchooL Before I had time to utter a word Poki arose in front of me and called the attention of the congregation. I supposed he was about to give an exhortation upon the subject of religion ~ But what was our surprise to hear him say that the foreign teachers present had accused him of being a thief and that the King was implicated in the same charge. He said he had been guilty of no fault, he had observed the word of God, and was perfect; the King also was perfect ~ He had obeyed the word of King George in taking care of the king and performing his duty. And now he and the king were accused of theft whereas they were • innocent and without a fault. In conclusion he said this is the last time that either the King or myself will come to this meeting in future we shall attend the meeting of the English minister ~ Before he had quite closed his speech, of which the above is the substance, though not all the words, or perhaps put down in I the exact order in which they were delivered, Mr. Loomis whispered to Poki not to be too hasty, as he had probably been misinformed and was under a mistake ~ Poki repl~ed in a very angry tone ~ I have myself heard ~ I know it certainly. After closing, without giving time for eitk-er of us to speak, he turned to Kahikona and said, "do you pray." Kahikona hesitated a moment, a~~ looked towards us. Thinking it would . be of little service for us to say anything after Poki and unwilling to lrnrage him further by attempting at I that time to excupate ourselves, before the people ~ we gave a si,gn <:){ ascent to his concluding-the meeting with prayer. As soon as prayer was ended, Mr. L. spoke to Poki requesting an explanation ~ He replied in an angry tone,"We will hereafter talk about itf'} and then with the Kipg hastily left the house. Capt. Jones and I Dr. Bell who had at the commencement of the exercises come up to the house taken a seat at a distance, also departed without our having an opportunity to speak WitJ.l them. ! r • " . -' The people crowded around us as soon as the meeting was ov,er expressing great affection & sympathy ~ all the chiefs present gave us tokens of their love & confidence. Kekauluohe approached with looks of pity 33 �LEVI VOLUME 6 & kindness & gave us her hand,- while the common people pres~ed around us & obstructed our way ~ We asked the chiefs "what does this mean" They replied "We do not know: we had heard nothing of it • before"- We were followed to the house by a crowd, who manifes~ed great concern & as much affection as if they had expected to see us no more. We could not determine what had excited Poki to take such ground, Mr. Loomis thought it possible that what he had said to some of the Chiefs the evening before had come to his ears. It was suggested that he had taken offense at something I had said in public the Sabbath before. Having learned that Poki owned a house where gambling was practiced under his patronage, I felt it my duty to express my disapprobation to that vice in connexion with other sins. The advent of th~ Savior had been the subject of an exhortation to the people by Kahikona ~ at the close of which I endeavorred to improve the subject by declaring the design of Christ's coming into the world- which I stated to be to take away sin - all sin and to make men holy & good ~ The most obvious & flagrant sins of the world I particularised ~ and in connexion with covetousness mentioned gambling as a very great sin and the guilt of it akin to that of theft. I stated that all sin must be repented of and that those who die without repentance & faith will be forever miserable. At the close of the service Poki gave me his hand & appeared as pleasant as usuaL • From Poki's saying he had been charged with theft I thought it very possible he had reference in his remarks to what I had said. As we were very anxious to learn the cause of Poki's anger Mr. Loomis & I went in the afternoon to the house of the king in hopes of having an interview & getting an explanation. Poki was asleep, but we had an interview with the King. Mr. Loomis asked him which of us was in fault ~ whether it was himself, or I, or Mr. Bingham or whether we were all implicated, the king said. "I do not know, this is a thing entirely new to me, I did not know of it till Poki declared it publicly.{"} The King appeared friendly & pleasant and we left him somewhat relieved in our minds. When the bell was rung for meeting in the afternoon a larger number of people assembled than have met in the after part of the day for several months past. Laanui addressed them from the words of our Savior "Man shall come from the east & west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven." • Monday N ovr. 13th. After breakfast Mr. Loomis & I called upon Poki for an explanation of his strange conduct yesterday and to enquire whether he regarded the whole mission in fault or only Mr. Loomis & me or but one of us. We found him at a small house in the king's yard with several persons sitting around him 34 �LEVI VOLUME 6 among which was Kekauluohe. We were saluted kindly by most of them. Pob however gave us a cold reception. After sitting a moment or two Mr. Loomis called his attention ~ by saying we had come to ,.. enquire of him ~ He replied in a quick voice about what. About the talk of yesterday ~ what talk? Our crime ~ the crime of calling you a thief ~ Which of us is guilty. Is it I, or Mr. C. is it Mr. Bingham or the whole mission with an inclination of his head towards me, he said, he ~ When? Last Sabbath. Mr. Loomis replyed certainly not. I was present and heard what he said. I then addressed him and said I did not call you nor any one else a thief ~ What I said was addressed to all the people & not to an individuaL I pointed out a number of things that were sinful, as murder, adultery, theft, lying, covetousness & gaming, gambling I said was a great sin that the guilt of it was akin to that of theft, and that none who were guilty of these sins would ever be saved without repentance. I did not say you was a thief ~ He replied you called me a thief & you are guilty. He used the word oukou ua hewa oukou. Mr. Loomis enquired are we all bad ~ is Mr. Bingham guilty. He did not make a direct reply to that, but said you would condemn us all to perdition. You wished to establish the law ~ Mr. Loomis replied no ~ the commandments were translated and if the chiefs had established them we should have approved it ~ Who establish them? he enquired ~ Mr. Loomis answered the chiefs. he replyed no that is with the king along, - Kaahumanu, Kalaimoku & Mr. Bingham wished to • establish them, but that is not for them to do it is for the King & for him only. Mr. Loomis said we have nothing do in deciding to whom such business belongs. Boki said to us why do you come here to call me to an account. We answered we have not come to call you to an account ~ We came merely to ask which of us was to blame and what was our fault. You know your fault he said your are not ignorant of it ~ it has been told you. We said we were not conscious of having done him an injury. We had not published abroad that he had gambled. We had spoken in public of the practice of gambling & had said it was wrong ~ In this assertion we were supported by the word of God for the gambler covets that which belongs to another and covetousness is condemned in the word of God, it is forbidden in the tenth commandment. He said he had gambled & it was right: & he should continue to do so. King George gambles, Mr. Canning does the same, this I know for I have seen it myself. He repeated that we had come to call him to an account. Mr. Loomis returned answer that such a thought had never entered our minds ~ that we had no such desire ~ that he (Poki) had a right to call us to an account; but that we should assume no such right whatsoever we might • be accused of. He said I will hear you again in the presence of the English & American Consul & Capt. Jones; We said that is with you ~ if you wish to have the matter brought before them we have no objection, but we shall never bring you to an account. 35 �LEVI VOLUME 6 After the interview was closed we called upon Mr. Jones to enquire what we should do with Cummings whom we had employed as a printer & who was now in consequence of mental derangement a trouble to • us. Having obtained assurance from him that he would attend the case we directed our steps towards home. On our way we called upon Kalaimoku whom we found at table at his food. After waiting some time Mr. Loomis asked him if he had heard what took place yesterday in the meeting house. He replyed in the affirmative. Mr. Loomis related the substance of our conversation with Poki. Kalaimoku having finished his repast we were about to take our leave; but he bid us keep our seats.- told us he had affection for us; said Poki had done wrong; that he had been mistaken; He had done wrong in being angry, and in speaking as he did on the Sabbath before all the people. Even if you had done wrong it was an improper time & place. He ought to have taken some one with him & to have come to you in private and enquired into it: you are not in fault, the fault is Poki's and his only. We know that he gambles: Kalaimoku having bid us return we left him and passing by the house of Opiia we were invited in by Laanui who was standing in the gateway. There we met with Kekauluohe again; \\i'ho appeared to have been relating to Opiia an account of our interview with Poki. We did not say much upon the subject, Opiia remarked that he was ino ma loka that he was piha loa i ka mea awaawa and had run over, ((ua hu" she said. A very apt figure we thought a • calabash of poi which had been fermenting till it had become sour and had continued rising & rising till it had pushed off the cover & gushed over the top. Tuesday Novr. 14th. We were favored with a visit this evening from Capt. Jones of the Peacock, who came in company with Capt. Sayre. What the express object of his visit was we are not certain, but he soon introduced the subject of Poki's address on the Sabbath and of the opposition now maintained against the mission, about which he wished to make inquiries and gain more information; He had heard, he said, that what had enraged Poki was the following circumstances, one was that sometime last week, one of the Gentlemen of the mission was at the king's sporting house where was Pob & some others; a youth, a foreigner connected with the King, said to Poki, I will give you a quarter of a dollar if you can knock down those pins. Pob threw & knocked them down & took up the money. The missionary then said to Pob you are a thief you have robbed the man of a quarter of a do lIar. The other was, that at the last W ednesday lecture, one of the missionaries rose and addressed the people saying to them, it is wrong to obey such • chiefs (meaning Pob & the king) they are thieves & you ought to withdraw allegiance from them. These he said were high charges,- that such conduct was treasonable. We assured him of our innocence; & stated moreover that we had not heard a word of these things before,- and further that we had never so 36 �LEVI VOLUME 6 much as entered the kings house of recreation and that so far from speaking such things to the people as was laid to our charge, we had not on the day referred to so much as taken a part in the exercises except to • read the hymns & conduct the singing. We stated to Capt. Jones the substance of Poki's speech on the Sabbath & the subsequent conduct of the people, - gave an account of our interview with the King on the afternoon of that day: - our conversation with Poki on Monday morning, and related what Kalaimoku had said to us afterward. We apologized to Capt. Jones for not meeting him at the close of the services on the Sabbath, assuring him that we were prevented, by the rushing of the people towards us ~ who crowded around us to express their affection & sympathy. Mr. Loomis stated that the address of Poki seemed to be received with disapprobation. Capt. Jones remarked that he had been informed that Poki at the close of his speech called upon those who disapproved of the conduct of the missionaries to rise and that consequently most of the people in the house stood up. This we assured him was not true.- that as soon as Poki had concluded his address he turned round to the native preacher & bid him pray, and that the rising he had reference to was to attend the last prayer. He remarked further that a very large company of the people returned to the village in great disorder & confusion, shouting & rejoicing as though they had been liberated from an irksome restraint. He fell in too with a native (Manuia paha) who spoke to him in • English and informed him of what Poki had said in meeting ~ He said that neither the King, nor Poki nor Kalaimoku would ever again attend our meeting. Most of the foreign residents have been summoned to day to appear before the two Consuls, Capt. Jones & Poki, to give an account of themselves. We understand that quite a number of Americans have been ordered off the islands: who are to take passage on board the Peacock & the other vessels in the harbor. Wednesday Novr. 15th. A story has been in circulation to~day ~ true of false I do not know ~ that Hinau governor of the Fort had liberated three men New Zealanders belonging to the La Aigle, furnished them with arms & ammunition & told them to defend themselves & shoot any white man who might undertake to apprehend them: that in consequence of this Poki had removed him & given the command of the Fort to Manuia. I have been told that the English Consul called upon Kalaimoku apparently much displeased & said to him if Hinau is not put out of office I shall leave the islands when the Blossom comes here. The • lecture was well attended this afternoon. Kahikona addressed the people from these words literally "I shall go away & ye shall seek me; and ye will probably die in your sins." John 8~21 "I go my way & ye shall seek me & shall die in your sins." I concluded the meeting with prayer but made no remarks. 37 �LEVI VOLUME 6 Our little Schooner returned from Kauai having had a very quick passage. Mr. Whitney concluded not to come in the Packet, and he intimates that it is possible he may not come at all; the Becket is expected to :.. go down soon & it is possible he may take passage in her. Kaikioewa is unwilling that he should leave except for a visit & in reference to Mr. W. s going away said "I shall go too. I did not come here for my own pleasure, but to propagate the good word, and if one goes, we both go." I was gratified to learn that Capt. Chester had consented to take Mr. Whitney's little daughter Maria to American in connexion with Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely. They sailed on Friday the 10th instant. The English & American Consul, Capt. Jones, Mr. Lay, Capt. Wildes, the King & Boki with others went to Manoa, for an ahaolelo, as we have been told respecting the Mission; Many heavy & unfounded charges were brought against us.- with respect to our being the authors of the kaJ;:'Lls and wishing to suppress all plays for amusement. The Am. consul was interpreter for Cap. Jones to Poki in giving a statement of Mr. Loomis' representation of the recent transactions. He declared that Mr. Loomis had vilified Poki ; (t,Jui loa kona hoino ia Poki). ; Had said that all the people alohad us, but did not aloha Poki. That they followed us & neglected him; That Kalaimoku sided with us against Poki ; that he had said Poki was hewa loa, and that we were pono.- The evidence was given in as though we condemned • Poki all together, vilified & triumphed over him. Heard a loud wailing in the night of many voices in the direction of Kalaimoku's present lodgings. I feared he might have an ill turn or be dying; and I went out, having proceeded as far as Kaahumanu's house I met a man coming from the direction of the wailing & learned that it was for Kalaiuohi kaikaina a Kahalaia the chief who had been kolohe at Kauai & had been recalled. Thursday Novr. 16th. After breakfast Messrs. Ruggles & Loomis walked to the village to call upon Capt. Jones. They went on board the Peacock & had a pleasant interview with him. Mr. L related something of what he had heard of the meeting at Manoa yesterday and how his statements of the affair with Poki had been interpreted to Poki; Capt.]. assured Mr. L that his words had been misinterpreted to Poki if he had been told from him that Mr. L had abused him or spoken disrespectfully of him. He said he had been informed that Kalaimoku acted a double part towards us ; of this he said he intended to gain the truth, and should call upon him this day for that purpose. • While Mr. R. & L were absent Kahuhu & Kaihuhoho call upon me & stated that Kalaimoku had had an interview with Poki that morning and blamed him for his conduct on the Sabbath. Poki justified himself and said he had not done wrong; He spake loud & boisterous & with anger, they said, and Kalaimoku 38 �LEVI VOLUME 6 seeing the state of his mind, dropped the subject quietly. From on board the Peacock Mr. Loomis went to Kalaimoku's.- Just as he was leaving his place,- Pob • & the two consuls with Capt. Jones & some others came along. Before Mr. L. had got out of the large enclosure he was sent for to return. He found the gentlemen engaged upon the subject of our difficulty with Pob. He was requested to tell who was his informant of the transactions of yesterday at Manoa. This Mr. L. did not think necessary & therefore declined. He stated that Poki had been misinformed of what he had told Capt. Jones a few evenings ago, and appealed to Capt. Jones for a statement of what he had said. Capt. Jones states that he understood Mr. L. to say that Kalaimoku approved of the conduct of the mission and disapproved of pokrs conduct on the Sabbath. Kalaimoku was appealed to for what he had said ~ he acknowledged that he had said Pob had been mistaken & had done wrong, but had not said he was ~ bad. He still spake in terms of approbation of us. Great efforts were made to prove that Mr. Loomis had misrepresented Kalaimoku's words, and that he also had used abusive language concerning Pob. It was with the greatest difficulty that he could get a fair interpretation of Capt. Jones statement concerning Mr. Loomis acct. ofPoki's affair presented to Kalaimoku. Notwithstanding Capt. J. stated clearly that Mr. L. spake respectfully of Poki, Manuia insisted to Kalaimoku that Capt. Jones said Mr. Loomis had abused him. • With such judges to set upon us little can we hope from an investigation of the case of the mission. Friday Novr. 17th. Observed this day as a day of fasting & prayer, that we might humble ourselves before God and seek his favor and blessing ~ Surely a dark cloud hangs over us and we have occasion to look into our own hearts & enquire what evil there is in us which requires the correcting hand of God to remove. This afternoon Mr. L. & I attended the funeral of Kalaiuohi ~ Poki sent to Mr. Loomis to make a prayer at the grave. Burned a lime kill this evening. Saturday 18th. Went on board the Schooner this afternoon to give orders respecting the painting of the vesseL Found Roundey on board. He had been doing something on board for two days. I had some conversation with him respecting his conduct. By the Pupuka from Lahaina recd. a letter from Mr. Richards. Sabbath 19. Very full congregation this moming. The King present- but saw nothing of Poki though • we had heard that it was his intention to come today. Kahikona addressed the people in the morning from Hosea 14.5. {'I}I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily and cast forth his roots as Lebanon." In the afternoon the congregation was about 2/3 as large as in the morning. Laanui addressed the people 39 �LEVI VOLUME 6 with much propriety & feeling from the words of Christ. "The faxes have holes & the birds of the air have nests: but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.)) • By the Convoy which arrived this morning from Hawaii recd. letters from Mr. Bishop & Mr. Ely. Tuesday Novr. 21. By the Chinchilla which arrived last evening from Hila in company with the Sultan ~ received a letter from Mr. Goodrich. He wrote in haste & did not communicate anything respecting the work there. Capt. Sayre of the Marcus being about to sail called upon us this morning to take leave. His intercourse with us during his stay in port has been uniformly pleasant & friendly, and we feel much indebted to him for the decided part he has taken in our favor, and the interest he manifested in our object ~ We parted from him. as from a friend nay more, as from a brother. The Pupuka sailed for Lahaina. wrote to Mr. R. & put a few things on board for him. Wednesday Novr. 22nd. Jonas Dennis who came out 2nd mate of the Schooner Missionary Packet and who has continued on board in our employ from the time of her arrival left to day to go on board the u.S. ship Peacock ~ in order to a passage in her to the u.S. The Packet sailed this afternoon for Lahaina & Hawaii ~ I send in her various supplies for Mr. Richards '. & the brethren at Kailua & Kaawaloa. Thus ends the labor, hurry & perplexities of putting up supplies & getting the Schooner ready to saiL The responsibility of the Schooner adds not a little to my burdens before as great as with my disposition I well knew how to sustain. But I hope & pray that as my day is so my strength will be ~ and that the Lord will add wisdom & grace & patience. As I was in at Mr. French's this afternoon, he remarked I hear that Mr. Bingham has written down to Capt. Jones stating that no business relative to government can be transacted without the consent of Kaahumanu; and that he had offered his services to Capt. Jones for an interpreter. If this be true, he added, Mr. Bingham has been interfering with government. I asked him what was the harm for Mr. B. to offer to interpret for Mr. Jones; and as to Kaahumanu's right to act in government affairs, I said, I have always heard that she and Kalaimoku were regent during the kings minority ~ He replied Kaahumanu has nothing to do with government ~ It is Kalaimoku & Poki who act officially, and it is only from courtesy that Kaahumanu has any influence in state affairs. • Thursday Novr. 23rd. Learned that an affray took place last night at the beach between Mr. Stevens & the first and second mate of the Owhyhee on one part & four men in a boat belonging to the Daniel on the other in which one man of the Daniel's boat came to his death by drowning ~ two are missing, and one a 40 �LEVI VOLUME 6 negro, had been shamefully abused ~ having been taken on board the Owhyhee, put in irons & flogged. Dr. Bradner assistant surgeon of the Peacock called upon us & took tea. We find Dr. B. a very pleasant & • agreeable man. Saturday Novr. 25th. I have been able to do little or no business since Thursday owing to a bile on my face which has soon affected one of my eyes as to endanger an inflamation of the eyes. Sabbath Novr 26th. Tute addressed in the morning a full congregation of the natives, among which we were pleased to see Poki & the King, from the words "He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him." His discourse was short, and to us not very intelligible; but the natives say it was pololei loa. In the afternoon Laanui addressed a large congregation from Luke 2. 30. "For mine eyes have seen thy salvation." Monday 27. Recd. this morning a note from Capt. Jones requesting the attendance ofMr. Loomis & myself on board the Peacock at 10 o'ck today to act the part of an interpreter to a native who was witness of the affray on Wednesday night in which a man belonging to the ship Daniel was drowned. We felt it our duty accept the invitation, and at the time specifyed we went on board, most of the captains in port & • many of the resident were present. When Capt. Jones was ready of business he read a short address which he had drawn up for the occasion and then proceeded to administer the oath to the witnesses & entered on the examination. After hearing the testimony of three men who were in the boat of the DanL at the time of the attack of the Owhyhee's boat upon them ~ a native boy which was on board the Owhyhee's boat at this same time was called ~ we were sworn to give a true interpretation of what he might say ~ after which the boy was questioned. End Volume Six. • 41 � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/d289a900bf63a00deb3389463fd54209.pdf 046cd75e9400fdba60e355fe7870026f PDF Text Text INSERT No.1 Trip around Oahu by Leyi Chamberlain. in 1826. [June 21-July 11,1826] THIS IS A REf'uODlJcTl0N O"~ AN UNPUBlIS1-iED MM~USC:H?T FOR REFERENCE AND STUDY CNty NOT TO BE REPRODUC"D IN ANY \\ WITHOUT WR1TIENPE1VldSSION Or THE COP'(lUGHT OWNER Wednesday June 21, 1826 Set out this afternoon in company with Taomi and eight d others as attendanfts to make a tour of the island of Oahu in order to visit the schools, to give instruction & encourage the teachers & scholars.- There have been c~rtain teachers engage~ in instructing the people who have lead their scholars astray. One of our objects is to warn the people against s~ch teachers & . against .all who instruct contrary to the word of God. At 4 o'clock arrived at Kalihi, examined two'~chools, and' addressed a pretty large congregation of people probably 250. Towards sundown we arrived at Moanarua. Found the scholar's assembled in·a large and convenient house built upon the edge of tbe 1'mlinence overlooking the valley of Moanarua. We commenced immediately the examination and found but 9 out of 67 who were not acquainted with the letters. The nine were as familiar with them. standing in their order in the alphabet, but "- o did not appear to have been tAught to call them promiscuously. The whole number 67 were able to repeat sentences as pointed out to them. After the examination Taomi made an-appropriate address which I followed by a few remarks on some points which he omitted & concluded with a short prayer.- We passed from the school house to the housi of the head man~ who spread mats for our accommodation on the floor of his house, brought'in a calabash of nice o fish just c¢ught & some very good baked "taro.- Having partaken·> of a co~ortable repas~ & cammitted our selves by prayer to the care of our heavenly father we betook ourse'lv-es to repose, but my sleep was not very refreshing owing to a hard bed, though i.. �-2- better one than I can hope to he furnished with every night durdillg my jom:ney. This afterno'on the Nio sailed for Canton. Thursday June 22nd. A slffiple though comrortable breaks fast consisting of . a baton of tea & fried fish with some hard . bread. After prayers we set out from Moanarua, ascended tbe eminences on the west of the valley. Ronoruru with its houses and coco.nut trees, its harbOJ:: and masts presented i tse::tf to view while in bold relief stood forth Punchbowl hill & farther to the east &. southward the singularly shaped object DiaIl10nd hill. The prospect was very· beautiful, the mountains of the interi.or capJjed with clouds, the ascending sun towering above them ing -clpilds flying before th'e breeze.- .At &. the scatter- i past 10 we arrived at Kalauao where a school had .assembled awaiting inspection, the scholars 59 in number) 28 of whi.ch were acquainted with the letters.- After the examination was through Taomi made an address ¥I afterwards gave a short exhortation &. sung a hymn &. Taomi concluded with prayer.Visited a second school in Kalauao where religious worship was conducted in which both of us took ~art and passed on to Waiau thr1?ugh Waimalu where there is no school. We found the ~cholars assembled 41 in number and on examination found 24 acquainted with the letters. There is a deficiency of books in the ~chool. The head man wished to have books for all the people under his care except the blind. From Waiau we passed on to ¥mnananui crossing the Ahupuaa Walffiano where the people noho rna ka pauli not having a school or any means of instruction. At fulanananui Taomi, who had preceeded her husband two or three days on the same errand of +ove, had �-3- assembled the people. We arrived while she was engaged in de- livering an exhortation. She was followed by a male t wh9 was one of her company. our company entered. teac~er At the close of the exhortations, I made a short address to the interesting assemblage within consisting of about 100 per,spns, . and Taomi closed the services with prayer.Taomi wahine has been sent by the chiefs accompanied by seven female and two male teachers to assemble the people of the different places thro~out this isla~~, converse with t~em, instruct them and correct any errors which may'have been introduced by ignorant or vicious persons who ·have gone forth as instructors without being sent. From Manananui we passed by 1funanaliilii & came into the Ahupuaa Waiawa,- In this district there are two fchools, the teac~er of the first was absent, the Scholars of the 2nd were asse:m.bled & ready fc:r examination on our arrival: - of 52 ~chol- ars 38 were aCQuainted with the letters.~chool Having exa:mined: the the peo~le of the neighborhood were assembled to attend to the exhortations of Taomi wahine. It was nearly dark nhen these exercises were closed and I was glad to suspend further labors & accept of the invitation of Jame_s Kahuhu to spend the nigh G with him at ~iJaipio.- Gur company Taom ma & the other company Taomi wahine rna took up lodgings in one house and though none of the best, good company of which the na ti ve s seem to feel they have a 'good share will enable them to pass a pleasant night. Eovo[ it 7lill be to me I shall be better able to judge in th6illorning.- I have had a pretty comfortable sup:per or at least my appeti te rendered it so, it con~~ed, of a dish of tea, part of a cold fowl �-4- dressed in a ckan manner by the direction of Kanepaiti who is Chief of the division called Kalana and consists of 13 ~upuaa.­ I had also poi, taro &, bread.Friday June 23rd. Arose at about found myself refreshed with repose. cup of tea ing.- &, some hard bread. i past 5 oJcl ock &, For breakfast had a tin This was all I obtained this morn- James brought his school together at an early hour. It consisted of 105 scholars·of whom 88 were able to read tbeir letters promiscuously including 16 able to read in the 37 in plain reading. hyr~s &, After the examination was through,. Taomi wahine· held a hooikaika meeting in reference to the object. of her visi t. At 10 il clock we [slCj went on to the next district, "Naike.re where there are three schools in all containing 76 scholars one of which of 18 scholars has been just formed and the scholars are entirely destitute of books. The schools of this district and. Waipio are to be united &, come under the care of James Kahuhu, who has received instruction from th.a King to take the general sU:gerin tendance of the schools in Naiawa, :Nai.pio &, Waikere. I have recoIillilended him to assemble the teachers of the schools alice a week to instruct them in ~riting &, to give advice as to the best manner of instructing . . tA~ tS/~J The scholars of these schools were examined in the same A place of assembling. &, took dinner. At this place we tarried till afternoon At a quarter before three we set out for Hoaiai where there is a school of 24 scholars II only of which know their letters. From Hoaiai we went on to z.. Honouliul~ is also a school which I visited. It contains 38 where there sc~olars 22 of which are acquainted with the letters. This is the last place �-5- . where we shall find schools till we arrive at Waianai.. We took up lodgings enmasse at the house of the head man, Koa'''''- who seemed to ta:ke' pleasure in entertaining our com.pany which consisted as last night of Taomi & Taomi wahine and their attendants which has now increased to nearly thirty persons. I was amused with the piece of work the natives had in cutting up ,. & dividing a hog brought in by Koa. Two or three kanakas had their hands & as many dogs their noses in the mess.- Several hungry boys stood about and were as eager in catching at the & in licking up the successful. gra~J ~ as .the dogs· were and were scarcely IDDre A.s for myself having taken a porringer of tea &c I did not join with the company in eating up the half baked hog, but I had a portion reserved for me against the time I should need it, and though my piece underwent a good handling I was glad of something in prospect to eat, as I had begun to fear that I should come off pretty short. in the native language After prayers which conducted I laid myself dOI'/ll in a com.fortable place in the small house where we had taken up lodgings & enjoyed a good nightfs repose.Saturday June 24th. At 20 minutes after 7 ofclock [$M..] I set out with our company for Waianai. At 20 minutes after 10 we arrived at Waimanalo, ~here we stopped till it was time for some refreshment.- Conversed with the :peo.ple who seemed much interested. At this place saw a child with a white skin, both parents they say are natives, its face was disfigured 'with sores & it appeared sickly.- I did not examine the child very closely as it seemed to shrink from inspection and the parents soon carried it off.- Its appearance was not like that of a child of mixed �&. blood, its hair was flax color children of foreigners &. its skin was whiter than the was more hairy than a child of 5 o·r 6 years 91d which from its size I supposed might be its age. {$u..1 From Waimanalo we persued our way along the beach over a 1\ sandy &. laborious path; the sand being white the fierce rays of the sun rendered it very uncomfortable for the eyes.- The moun- tains which rise on this side of the island .are very steep &. broken and present a very pictures~ue appearance.- The mountains in several places rise almost perpendicular with sharp f~]ridges, and in such' manner as to form. nearly a semi-circle. (51'-1 It was . about 6 O[Cloc~when we arrived at Waianai" I was very tired and glad of rest. This is a very beautiful place', opening an exten- sive valley from the S E by S. to W. N. W. having a view of tte sea from ~hose points.- At the S. E. by~J point a ridge of hill rises extending into the valley and shutting out the pros:pect of the more distant mountains on that side. On the North~~~d West another ridge of hills rises shutting out the mountains on that side but descending as they extend 0U~V'lard the summits 0 f the mountains are seen towering above them and extending along to form. the northern boundary of the valley. The hO.use in which we took up lodging is very prettily situated on rising ground and commands a sight of the whole of the valley that is not obstructed by the hills. The front gives a view of the sea extending from S. E. by S. to W. lr. W.- on the left is a grove d. of coc¢nuts on low ground through the midst of which runs a beautfuful stream of clear water from the mountains. Rouses are scattered here and there in the grove and clumps of sugar cane &. rafts of bananas are seen interspersed. Sabbath June 25th I was unwell this morning &. feared �-7- an attack of fever, some refreshment. ~ut became better after rising & taking The people to the number bled in the cocoanut grove. o~ 300 or 400 assem- Taomi made an appropriate address, I read the hymns & sung, read also a number of texts of scripture & made one of the prayers.- I improved the intermission with the assistance of Taomi in preparing' romething to speak to the people in connection with the Kanawai. The assembling of t~e people in the afternoon was at a late hour & it was nearly sundown when the exercises were closed. Taomi made a long address after I had concluded my :part of tle. services. Monday June 26, I rose refreshed this morning and after breakfast and morning worship, went to examine .the 5choois. Two of the largest Schools were a.ssembled in a large house.- Two other Schools which came fran a distance were assembled under the shade of a cocoanut grove. 146 'scholars were exalIlined 105 of which were acquainted w~th the letters including 17 in 'plain reading 2 in the hymns & 1 in writing. One school of 36 scholars destitute of booksThe examination being closed the schools which had been inspected in the Cocoanut grove were assembled in the house with the other schools and I made a short exhortation in the crest manner I was able & closed with :prayer. ~ter dinner & writing a letter to 1tr. Bingham to send by Kapapoko the teacher at t-:oanarua who came on with us to thi s place and returns to w;oanarua. At three o(clock we were ready to start tOllards ~Nairua.After travelling a short distance we came to a beautiful stream of fresh water issuing from the lava, the source of which �-8- cannot, be, traced. We travelled till about 5 ofck when we arrived at Makaha th~ land of Kanepaiti the Chief of Pearl River. Shortly after our arrival the people assembled to hear the word of God. I made an address and was followed by Taomi. The people listened very attentively and appeared much interested in what they heard. It was nearly sun down when the exercises were closed and we concluded to spend the night in this place. wnile we were par- taking of our 'evening repast the peopl'e came flocking in to hear the word of God. After supper Taomi read passages from the Scripture Tract r:t ' . with explanations and gave' an account of the Savior..fs sufferings, death and resurrection. peop~e The to the nUBber of 50 or 60 listened with breathless attention to what ';:ras said, pa:::-ticu~ larly 1:;:) . the narrative c.f tl'_e uavior(s d.eath, and though the conversation lasted two hours the people the pl~ce,- nearly one .hal~ seeille~ loath to leave ,staid all night- indeec they came for the express purpose of spendi~ the night that they might hear as rc.uch as possible. ~fter 7>le had lain dqTIn the people continued their conversation and told of several persons who had been along pretending to TIo~e knowledge tLan others. They "- gave specimens of their prayers which Tomi wrote down. These 1\ :pr:ayers were profane & rr·idiculous. (.511)) We were annoied with fleas so much that Taomi was obliged to remove out of the house. Tu.esday June 27. start for Wairua. Arose ve~J early and prepared to 'When we were all ready we attended to mar:ning :r:r.ayers & then set out and CaIIle to Keaoiki, a very dirty &. poor �:-9- place read ~he Kanawai and proceeded a short distance further to Keaonui and took breakfast. During our morning walk we Dassed a high bluff 1 'rhe natives pointed out a cave about midway of the sun:n:n.i t where they said a gang of murderers used to live, along at the foot of th~ ~ little further precipice thay showed me a cave in which another gang dwelt. Those above could see a long distance on each hand and when they saw persons coming they would give a watch word·to those below. £ ~f the company consisted of· many persons they would callout Moana ka kai which was a signal for them to keep still, bUt if only one or two persons were seen coming ~hey would callout Moro ka·kai. The persons below "Would then ,sally forth and kill the passengers. I am not certain whether this is a legend or whether it is a fact. As we passed the Southern &. western point of the island I was shown where a monster half hog and half man named Kamapuaa resided in. old time. There was a race of then:. and the people brought them presents. A herd of these IDDnsters would sometimes sally forth upon those who brought offerings & slay them. [s/c.) Kamapuaa went to Hawaii &. had a contest with pele and was defeated, though he once nearly ex. ~ tingumshed her fires. country. Kamapuaa is said to have gone to a foreign There is a person living at Makaha by the name of Nawilea, who is said to be well versed in this'legend and I ho~ed to find him when we stopped at the place, but he was absent. From Keaonui we walked on. to Makua passing at the foot of several high precipices ove1shadOWing our path it being very ho~ from the rays of the sun I was for'cibly remina&ciJ of that passage where Christ is compared to the shadow of a great rock in a weary land - The shade was truly refreshing and I could not but admire the figure by which the Savior is represented as affording comfort & con- �-10- solation to his people. Makua is situated on a sand beach and opens to the sea between two bold head lands S. E. "$i,."C N. W. The mountains rise I in a circular manner and on the North have a slop e to till valJjy o 9n the east the mountains are more precipitous, the summits ,,+- hover ~ all the ridges ~hich overlook this val19Y are very steep and broken.- There are no trees in this place~ a f'ew clust- ers of sugar cane are seen here and there; potatoes are cultivated but not taro. We tarried some time, had considerable conversation. Taomi read the kanawai & ma~e remarks. We examined a dChool of' 13 scholars of which Kukaiunahi was formerly teacher, the person whom the chiefs for bad conduct and f'alse instruction, have banished to Tahoorawe;- the school is now without a teacher. Our course after leaving this place lay about W/ by NJ and along a difficult path by the sea which is here bounded by the base of' the mountains. On one hand was the broken and rough lava. against which the surge below was dashing and on the other the steep & rugged sides of the mountains. f7l f.\ About 12 o/clo1k we [s/c] arrived at. Keavaula,{\ an indifferent village but the place of a J)~hool containing 24 scholars nearly all destitute of books and but f'ive acquainted with the letters. hours & took dinner. liere we stopped about two I got out of' all patience with the tardi- ness of' my attendants.- From this place we proceeded by water to nearly the west point of the island, and thereby avoided three or four miles of' very rough road laying along the base of mountain and over rugged lava washed by the sea.- t~ Our landing �-ll- Was rather dirficult, but we (ne, succeed~ in getting on shore after getting wet feet & part of us wet clothes. t~ Just in rront of Ii ttle cove where we landed there is a cave used by fishermen occasionally for a residence. It is in ext·ent about 30 paces by 15 and at the mouth about 30 feet high gradually lessening in hight till the roof meets the ground. ancient discharge of lava. It was formed during some The lava of this island apIB·ars of a very much more ancient kind than the. lava or Hawaii. We trav- elled a short distance over a very rough path along the shar-·e and c arn.e to the mokuna of' the large divisions of' the island (~"c..} [.:sIC} Waianai and Waiarua - " A. The. former .extending f'rom the Southern to the western point and the latter from the same point after turning w~ich,the shore takes a turn about ~. N. E. and with af'ew irregularities keeps this direction to the harbac: &. the pr incipal . [~J settlements of TNairua, when it takes nearly a due north direcRaving turned the west point or the island we had an tiona imin.edia te change of atmosphere. The t:Lade winds blew fre sh and pretty much in our faces, and we were enabled to quicken o~ pace. We passed Nenelea a settlement of fishermen and a convenient place for hauling up their canoes. Batween f'ive and six a/clock we arrived at Kahakahee where we foun~ a school assembled of 27 scholars. This we examined and put up in the place of examination for the night. By invi- tation the people assembled in the evening & f'illed the house. Taomi addressed them, and it was quite eleven ofclock berore they dispersed. Wednesday June 28th. ~ter mOrTILrrg service where we lodged we walked on to Aukuu land belonging to Taomi where we took breakfast. A hog was brought forward which appeared toler- �-12- ably well cooked and some of it was put upon my dish but as the hog had been strangled according to the native method or killing their pork I chose rather to eat some salt fish with my bread and te.a. From Aukuu we went on to ilifukuleianui where we examined a school of 49 scholars. There was an address and paayer after which we walked on for the principal settlement! Prom this place the coast takes for some distance a more Easterly direction, r.; it took more of a nottherly course. a~in We were ferried aCTOSS a little frith and went to the school house.- ~ined one· 0chool of 62 .scholars 48 of whom very readily called the n.ar;:.es of. the letters, one read in the hymns. One or two mar e schools in tbe.. neighborhood will assemble. in the same place in the afternoon. Observing a rock of singular ap};B-arance on a tongue of land at no great distance from the school house I walked to it: at a distance it resembled a tortoise on the of another. tortoise to though it would require a great deal of eutti~g mruce it resemble bac~: " in size as much as it resembled one in shaye, and it 71culd still require a great deal of cutting to bring the ·shape irrto anything like an exact in ancient resembl~~ce. tL~es Those who went with ~e told me that it came from Tauai swimmi2g like a fish and CaIDa ashore ai'1.d took its rresent position • ..d..S nea=' as I could meaSU2:'e it and define its si t'...la tio:c. it was 20 feet wide by 23 feet long & 6 to 8 or 9 feet thick and in cir- cuit 80 feet, and 75 paces from the sea which is 60r 8 feet lower than the rock upon which it stands. After di~ing at a late hour we examined another $chool in the same place consisting of 4i Scholars 17 of which were. abJe.. to read in the hymns and but two ignorant of the letters. ~ good- �-15- ly number of people being assembled in the large school house Taomi addressed them at some length. At 20 minutes after 5 otck we set out again and proceeding [s/c.:J on our way in about 40 minutes came to Kawairoa where we found 1\ 124 scholars assembled in a large school house waiting to be examined. We found 84 aCQuainte~ with the letters 17 of whom read very well in the hymns and 5 are able to write on the slate. Here we spent the night. ,-. \ ! \ Thursday June '29. l Wanaao [s~==.] arose and made ready to proceed on our tour. ,At half past five A crossed a frith near the house where we lodged. Pursued my coUrse with a pretty Quick step passing a considerable number of ta~~le. At 20 minutes before 8' arrived at the pkincipal settlement in' &.:0 Waimeau the residence of Eevaheva. liere we took breakfast, after which we examined a school of 48 scholars 38 of om wh~ know their letters, and of this number 7 are able to read in the hymns. We were very hospitably entertained by E:evaheva who seems greatly interested in the improveEent of his people and desirous himself ,to learn the palapala. I gave him a hy-wn book. This present delighted him greatly. At 12 ofck we started fromfiaimea and entered a uistrict belonging to Kaahumanu) Pupukea. kanawai and made remarks. Counted 26 houses. Read tte The people ·would be glad of a teacher. ~J At Poumaru addressed a small comparry- the people desire a teacher. From the latter place we continued our course in a N Easterly direction-arriving at Taunala addressed a number of people who had assembled for a hooikaika. At Waialee a place some distance further on in a N.N.E. course we met and addressed a �hooikaika meeting ~obably assembled in consequence of inte.lli- gence (?fJ o~r approach. Our course from Pahfupahilua lay in a N. E. direction. The land from the sea shore is gently undulating to the mountains which are not h.igh o·f verdure. &, may properly be called hills and destitute The soil all along has the appearance of barrenness. It yields no taro, nor does scarcely any grow from Waianai to KDolau and the region of country ~hich produces no taro is called Kaha which is the gran.d narri.e or the Division from Waianai to Koolau.- Our path hes followed the shore with its curvitures- &, . being over a sandy soil our travelling has been wearisome. Following an E. N. E. course we walked on to Kawela where about 75 or 80 persgns had assembled awaiting our arrival to baar about the word of God and the way of Salvation. ..,2 .... ~ \ It was nearly night when the exercises at this place (Closed) but' wishing to make all the possible progress I concluded to go on and put up for the night at some buildings ahead, though somewhat against the wishes of my company who being tired felt inclined to stop where we were. We went on however and took up lodgings ,for the night at Oio. liere we met with Kaka the wife of Naoa who with several female -teachers was on a toUT around the islando She set out from Eonoruru for Koolau about the time Taomi wahine set out for [~GJ E~a and for the same purpose. She wlll continue her toUT and pass Taomi wahine and revisit the places which she had visited. Friday June 30th. 6 o/ck. Started from Oio at 20 min. past ~ak1ng about an E. course we walked over a level country and considerably extended - The mountains along here do not rise �-15- very abruptly near the shore but are seen towering in a Southern and Eastern direction. The land, over which we travelled till breakfast timej the distance of 5 or 6 miles in length and from 1 to 2 miles in breadth the native say floated in from the sea ~ and connected i tself with the shores [of] the islandis lava, and it might have been' formed in ancient Its basis t~e by a sub- terraneous discharge of lava into the sea, which formed this tract, or an eruption occurred under the sea at this place which threw up the lava & took the place of the waters.- This tract is beau- tified with lauhala and some other trees, and is the only scenery of the kind we have met 'with~ mDst of our 'course on the ~est~ & northern part of the island ~ayiRg over barren sand producing a c'oarse kind of grass and vines of the size of the. little }inger I & smaller, running to a great distance producing a bell cup flotlpr. lost sight of the Western point of the island, keeping an Easterly course. After br1akf~sting and reading the kanawai at KahukU, at 5 minutes past 9 we set out again and at 10 minutes before 11 Of clock arrived at Laiewai where we found a ~hool assembled of 60 scholars, belonging to this Laiemoro. p~ace and the adjoining land Here we stopped 3 hours & 20 min. and had time to get dryas we had been wet in a shower.- We took d.inner at this place and set out at 10 minutes after two. Stopped at one ~ the last houses in Laiemoro and filled up a sheet o·f paper with copies for the writing £cholars of the School we had last examined.Our course lay rather to the southward of East. ing nearly two hours we arrived at Hauul~ Mter walk- where we found 108 per- �-16.1. .. sons assembled to repeat the kanawai. The head man of Hauula this conducts the school which unites the people of ~ land and /\. Ka~papau an adjoining land- lie teaches the scholars the kanawai, Baptiso & Pule, and would instruct them in the Ka Be A Ba but has no books. We walked on a short distance further to Makao where we found a Jchool of 12 children just formed entirely destitute of books. t~e One or two of the ~cholars were acquainted with most of letters. [Dgave the tea"cher advice as to" the IG.a.nner of in- structing aP~d promised h~ books as soon as they shOUld be print- ed.Eere we lodged and in the ~vening addressed the people who came into see and hear. Saturday July 1st. After morning prayers we set out on our journey, passed through seven settlements containing ullwards of 80 houses and probably 500 inhabitants. There a~e no gchools thr9ugh this extent but the ~eople are desirous of receiving instruction. ing.- 'l'here is one hooikaika meet- At half past 7 otck we arrived at Punaluu a place contg. r'V [containingY(-'O 45 houses where we took breakfast. .d.fte.r I had breakfasted and while the natives were eating I read the kanawai to a cOTIl.:Qany whoI!l I invited. to come around. Iile and listen. We started at 5 min. after 10 and after travelling about an hour arrived at Kahana, a beautiful valley belonging to Naihe, at the head of a small narrow bay opening to the N. E. into which the t trades are almost always blOWing. pn the western side of tte bay the mountains are low & destitute of trees. 9'ur path lay along the western side of the mountains and the sea was striving in its half spent surges against the sand beach, and broken rocks of �-17- lava which in several places form its barrier to the waves.Below our path and three or four feet above the sal t water) there are springs of cool fresh water issuing from the base of tre. mountain &. afrording sufficient moisture for a border of taro banana trees &.c . A stream of fresh water runs from the moun- . tains? but meeting with the sea', it does no t answer the purpose of irrigating the valley to any great extent. The· tops of tta mountains in back from the sea are covered with trees On the E. &. S~ & verdure. E. side the surnmi t s tower to the cloud by an abrupt ascent and overlook the valley. The dark green of tl:e trees on the tops of the mountains contrasted. with the brown and in same places bare sides of ceme parts of their base and or descend.ing hills branching from them &. extending into' the valley give them a grand &. cheerful appearance. At the head of tha valley the sides are covered with verdure to their foot. The land does not appear to be cultivated to any considerable [s/c.J . and Wauti and bananas towards tba extent. The most that I saw was A A. head of the valley taro which however was not of the most flourishing appearance. Much wild sugar cane is seen gro'Ning in clumps over the whole extent of the valley. Lauhala also grows at the foot of the mountains and in many- places skirt(SJ the edge of their base while here and there a tree and a green clump is seen clingt '2-Il:8] to their sides farther up. This' is applicable only to :9art of the mountains which enclose this spot. The mountains of the ~ interior are covered with thick woods and dark green verdure which extend even into the valley_ Examined a ~chool of 50 $cholars in the forenoon, and sent word to the .teacher of a neighboring village to assemble his �-18- £chool in this place in the afternoon. As it will not be in our Po.wer to reach Eonoruru this week and by travelling on through the day we should pass the principal settlements on this side of the 1sland, I concluded it would be best to gratify the na ti 'Ie s by stopping at this place over the Sabbath. I was more inclined to this.measure as there is a rros- pect that :more persons will com.e together to hear the word o£ God in this place than in any other place near by. Towards evening the. $chool from the neighboring district of· Kaaawa arrived. The -School consists of 54 .fcholars, only 43 o:f which were :r:rresent,. the remainder being employed in making I1' epa-. ration for the Sabbath. We learned that the teacher Makaliilii has been in the habit of using an improper prayer. I wrote it down and charged him not to use it again. Sabbath July 2nd. The people assembled Un the morn- ing to the nUlILber of' 1000 or 1200 to whom Taomi addressed accordiug to his knowledge and ability the words of eternal life. ~ people listened with attention and seemed much ·interested·, After the exercises 'Here closed thay came around us in great numbers to present their salutations.In the afternoon the congregation was not so large, many persons living at a distance having returned to their homes. Taomi gave as well as he was able an account of the savior~s death. The history of his sufferings seemed to interest them. Taomi walked into the valley among the houses of the natives to converse with the people at their homes. When he returned he gava an account of two persons whom he had met with who having heard something of the true God,while their neighbors were in darkness, had not withstood the opposition they met with from the supersti- �-19- tions around them endeav~ed to keep in mind and observe the things they had heard, had cast off their former practices and thereby incurred the displeasure of their da.:r'k hearted. neighbors. In the evening a man and woman came into the house; the woman had taken some offence at the man who was her husband. and . had been irregular{ the husband. brought her that we might con-:verse with her & reclaim her. culated.to do good. Taomi had along conversation cal- I also added something to ind.uce her to re- turn to the right wa"¥ and to live with her husband. Monday July 3rd·. ancel Arose as soon as day made its appear- I roused up the sleepy natives and prepared to proceed on our way_ At 5 min. after 5 ofck we set out and after travelling . about 3 hours a course varying from Ej to Sf E{ by S. I arrived at Kualoa, having outstripped most of my company they having a . ~. strong desire to stop'frequently and. to stay along time at every stopping place. Here I.examined two schools one of 48 scholars belonging to the place and another or 36 scholars belonging to a neighboring land Hakipuu. when Taomi came up. I had nearly finished the examination Having finished the examination we took break- fast and afterwards Taomi addres~~ a considerable of a com;any who had assembled in connection with the $chool and I closed with singing and prayer. VIe set out again and after passing a cause- way enclosing a large pond of water employed for container f~ small fish we entered. a marshy tract. After travelling some time in an E. S. E. direction we came to several fields of the cotton plant. The plant was of different ~rowthJ some had but just begm to branch out., others were half grown and some was in bloom, other some of the cotton was ripe. �-20- At Waiaholi we stopped to examine a school. We arrived at 25 min. before 12 otck. After the examination was closed Taomi addressed the people who had asseEbled in considerable numbers p~rhaps 300, I added a short address sung &, closed. with prayer. We afterwards took dinner &, at 20 min. before 2 set out fur the next settlement. Our path led us- over a country diversified with low hills and valleys. We passed over one stream. of water having a more rapid current than any I had seen in the island> and I think discharges a~ much-Hater into the sea in a gilJen time as any stream on this island. From this place we had a vie~ of a small isl~d called. (5':<-) MCkolii rising near the shore off against Kuloa, a place which we passed in the morni~; resembling a monUffiBnt probably 100 feet high conical freE the-base. A~te~ travelling nearly two hours ~o~g taro patches, ponds and tracts of rushes we arrived at Kahaluu where _we fOUIld a Jchool of 40 -£'cholars -receritly- established~ and.. _a considerable number of G~d- personA assembled for a hcoikaika llieeting. After the ex~i~a~~on of the School I read the kana'flai a:c..d acco:::u;:anied it '.-zi t1:-.i such rep~rks as I was able to make. \i[e set out again at 20 m.i~. before 5 otck and 'nith a Cluick step pursued our course over an uneven tract of a short-ti~e h~ and in came to the residence of the chief Kalaiheana to whom belonged the district of Kahaluu. with cOULtry~ lie invited us to put up for the night, and the natives only wanted my consent to accept cheerfully the invitation, but desiT9us to go on to a dis[S[t-] trict before us where there are schools I decline the offer and A hastened fbcward. Just about s~et I arrived at heeiauli a �-2l.... settlement containing about 30 houses. liere I found a school of 18 youth met together awaiting examination under the direction of. a small lad.- It was nearly dark when the examination 'QLosed, and Taomi and his attendants whom I had left behind arriving just at this time we concluded to go on a Imttle fUrther to Kikiwelawela a district belonging to Kaahumanu where there is a ~hool and there to put up for the night.A comfortable supper was provided and after refreshingtourselves I proposed we should have prayers in reference to the monthly conce:rt. Mter our exercises had closed and we had lairi Cst::; down. for repose4)j\.three· females entered our little lodging house} who had COBe a considerable distance to hear the wo rd of God. I conversed more than a hour with them, and with ,the help of the Scripture tract and catechism made known to them some of the mos..t iIilportant truths of the Bible. The fallen state of man, his sin- ful and perishing condition. The BeTCY of God in providing a Savior/ the fulness of salvation, the nec'essity mL repentance faith and regeneration. uteI' exhOJ:' ting them to repent, 'to foc sa~ all their sins, .to believe in and. acce];lt of Jesus Christ as their 3avior I dismissed them to return to their homes.Tuesday July 4. Sopn after sunrise co:mrn.enced tJ:e.. A examination of the ~chool which consists of 27 ~cholars'only 11 of which I found aCQuainted. wi t'h the letters including one able to read in the ~ymns. The ];leople having assembled in co~siderable numbers,.. Taomi addressed them and I closed the exercises with singing and prayer.- At 10 min. after 9 we set out for Kaneohe the next settlement where there is a ~chool.- This land belongs to Aneane a chief who usually resides at HOloruru. We found him however here, having come from Eonoruru to harvest several fields i . I �-22- of cotton which have been cUltivated on his land since the return of Boki from England. i~ We have seen considerable cotton grow- in this region in various stages of forwardness, planted as we learned by direction of the Chiefs in compliance with the advise of Lord Byron. We found the~chool assembled. for examination. Orders had been given to the people through out the district to meet for religious worship, but as they had not all assembled when t.be examination of the ~chool closed' I requested Taom.1 to tarry and address the people while I walked forward to Kairua a district three or four miles further on [wmci0 belong§>1 to 'Kaleohana where there is a large clchool. On my way thither passed through a dis[SrcJ trict called Waikalua in the region of the Pare. J\ Walking along the embankments of fish ponds and taro plats and' crossing several li ttle streaIIlS of i'resh water which wi..nd along ITom the mountains to the sea refreshing and fertilizing the country_ Waikalua is separated from Kailua by a narrow ridge of hills extending from 'the mountains some distance (four or five miles) into the sea t.enn1nating in an em.inence and forming considerable d of a promontpry. ~nis projecting ridge is overlooked by the '[s:0 ~a~e as are also the valleys on each side of it. Kailua is a flat country and appears to have been gained from the seaf <- Zn the centre of the valley is a large tract of rushes and to avoid them we were obliged to take a circuit varying considerably from a direct course. At half past 12 otck I arrived at the School house and iillmediately commenced the examination. There were 154 scholars pres- ent, but the whole school eonsists of marry more, but the remainder �-23- did not assemble soon enough to be examined. I found 91 acquaint- ed with the letters, 12 able to read in words of two &. three sy+lables and 1 in the hymns.- I got nothing for dinner here ex- cept some bananas and a water melon, but I made a comfortable., dinner with these and some hard biscuit which I brought with me. Just as the exercises were about to be closed Taomi came up having addressed the people at Kaneohe, and he concluded the exercises at this place by prayer. At 10 :min. before 4 o'ck we set forward and in about three 'quarters of an hour I arrived. at Kailepulu, a pleasantly situated district where a School is about to be established. We were urged by the head man to stop all night and my attendants were strongly inclined to acce~t the invitation, but I was unwilling to put up till we should be overtaken by darkness, I therefore went forward, crossing two considerable streams of water and after ascending a ridge of high land from which the Eastern point of the island is distinctly seen, I sat down and took a view of the district of Waimanalo which lay spread out below extending from. the sea to the mountains which here rise' al:most perpendicularly and extend for many :miles in a line nearly East and West, and form a barrie~ excluding almost entirely in that direction all intercourse with the opposite side of the island. I counted 3Ohouses scattered through the valley, there are probably many :more. houses where I ~ound I descended and walked on to the f:ir st the natives ready to receive &. entertain me. I wished to pass on further as it was not quite sunset but a stream of water interposing I was obliged to take a path which led me somewhat out of a direct course towards the sea stream is avoided.- \Jh.er e, ~il~ the It was nearly dark when I and my attendant �-24- arrived at the sea side, and I was glad to avail myself of a decent looking house at hand to put up for the nigh.t. In about half an hour Taomi and his company whom I had left behind at Kailepulu came up. The people of the place came in during supper and near.ly filled the house.- Mte:r ,our repast Tao:r::r.i addressed them and I also made a few remarks & concluded with singing and prayer. Arter the people dispersed we lay ourselves down upon our mats spread upon the ground. and enjoyed" com:fortable night"s :re:pose. Wednesday July 5th Set out at half past 5 otck and at abOU~eight otck ar:rived at Kukui a small poor fishing settlement. We walked all the wa~ from WaiTI~~alo to this place upon the sane.. beach with the sea dashing at our feet and not unfrequently washing our steps~ On the right at no great'distance rose the lllOuntains almost perpendicularly topped VIi th verdure presenting their mural front like an iilipassable wall. From Kukui we passed on to Kalapueo the last settlement on this side of the island and the abode of a fe."l poor fisheTT....G.en/ c and soon after ascended a steep pre;ipice called Liakapuu against the foot of which the aloft their spray.- EGuntain~~ waves dash incess2ntly & throw By ascending this precipice we avoided pass- ing entirely around the East point of the island which we could effected not have accomplished without much labour and iifficulty. A high bluff terminating the ridge of mountains in this direction forms the Eastern extremity and it is of very difficult access if not altogether impervious. Raving gained the whe~e heighth~ I was ShOWIl se~e~al heaps of stones in the days of their darkness the people had erected stone gods and paid religious worship to stocks & stones. Cne of the �-25- d gods was still standing and some of my attendants endeavored to throw it down but it was too firm2y fixed and it reminded me of thfr remaining superstition4 of the natives which have yet resisted the ef~orts of Christian exertion to eradicate it. From the eminence I had a view of the sea on both sides! on one· hand dashing its foaming waves just undex me and on the other at no great distance throwing in its long white capta. su:c-ges to~ards the shore.- After descending gradually some distance over a raised walk formed of rmcks & pieces of· lava b~ought . [~'0 to- gethe:::- fo r 1\ the native. s. the road took a turn in a -if. S. \1. dE. ection givi~S me the sea on the left and a ridge of barren hills on the right. Tur~g my eyes to t~e Eastward I had a clear view d of- Molokai, Lanai and 1Iaui.- [SIC.J Took a path whi-ch led some 6.isAt. tance from the shore and to the northward of KOko head. Eaving ascended the high land in thas direction with Koko head on the left the shores to the Eastward of Diamond Rill ouened in ~ ~os- -" pect an.J. beyond that prominent object rearin3 its towering brow terminated the view in that direction, 6 or 7 points of land inte:='vening covered with groves of cocoanut trees. I desc.enc.ed with my attendant, and near the shar: e s of a large ~ond containing a surface of nany-hundred acres I came to a little sett~ement called Keawaawa and stopped e few moments to enquire the way & to allow my attendant the luxury of a whit of tobacco.Thence I walked on the side of the pond in a southerly di0 rection about a mile having the emin.ences ]fuunalua on :my left- I ~y 1 (.,.'] " then Calie to a narrow strip of land resembling a causeway partly natural and partly constructed extending in a No±thwest directionacross what appeared to be considerable of a bay forming a barrier between the sea and the pond. At the further end of this �-26- causeway sluices are ,constructed & the waters of the sea unite with the pond and at ever.y flood tide replenish it with a fresh su~ply.of water. Near the middle of this causeway there is a settlement of 18 houses belonging to Kalola called Mounalua. Eere I stopped about an hour, rested myself, took some refres1:me_nt and re~d the kanawai.- At 5 minutes after 12 otck I set out again and after walking about 3 hours passing through 3 settlements and reading the kanawai at one of them I arrived at tle School house in Waialae.- AS I wished to complete my tour around the island and make the best of my way home before night I conclud,ed to omit the examination of the .Jchools at this place and Waikiki &. proceed to Honolulu. From Waialae I took the shortest course to Honolulu and just before sunfet had the pleasure of greeting my brethren &. sisters at the ~ission house. - - - Tuesday July 11th. schools in. Waialae and Rode with Taomi to insuect the ~[aikiki. ElID OF INSERT :H o. 1 � 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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Title A name given to the resource Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0006 and Insert - 1826.06.21 - 1826.11.27 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1826.06.21 - 1826.11.27 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/fe96bb7b367b04a947640364f3d52bfd.pdf 29f16765e2032b6f0b14e82b47328575 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 7 Volume VII • November 28,1826- September 14,1827 • Tuesday Novr. 28th 1826. Went on board the Peacock in company with Mr: Loomis & Mr. Ruggles. ~ " • ,1 After remaining some time on board-the persons under arrest were brought forward and the witnesses who were sworn yesterday but did not give :in their evidence testifie~ to what they knew of the affray which happened on Thursday morning of last week. The business so far as giving in evidence was concerned being closed Capt. Jones proposed an adjournment to Thursday the 30th at 11 o'ck AJvL, requesting the attendance of all the witnesses, in order to a further reading of the testimonies. \Vhile we were on board, three men of the ship Daniet were reported as in the water. As the crew of that ship had behaved very insolently and made much disturbance, and as these persons were swimming toward the Sloop of war and some of them using saucy language one of them singing I belong to the saucy Daniel and I don't care-Capt. Jones commanded them to be taken up & brought on board-The order was instantly obeyed. Capt. Jones being informed that they were on board, stepped to the gangway and reproved them for their impudence-They plead innocence-that they had only gone into the water to bathe-He told them he would teach them to mind their own business & to behave as they ought and bid • his men string them up & give them a lashing-They begged to be excused & promised to behave well, & prote.sced protested against a whipping-but their entreaties "vere in vain-Capt. Jones was resolute and they were lashed up one by one & each received nvelve blows stoutly applied of a six thonged scourge or cat amidst screeches & complaints & entreaties for mercy.---each blow started the skin & drew blood. The English Consul & Capt. Buckle were present and the former if not the latter approved & even recommended the measure. The latter appeared highly gratified & seemed to triumph. You rascals, he said, if I catch you on shore without "vritten permission I \-vill have you stnmg up and you shall receive six dozens. Wednesday Nov. 29. At the afternoon lecture Kahikona addressed the people from Heb. 6. 7. S - "For the earth \vhich drinketh in the rain" &c. Had the company of Capt. Gardner & Capt. Joy at tea. Thursday 30th. Walked this afternoon to Manoa. A good cart road has been recently made extending to the sugar plantation. Since the death of Mr. ';Xlilkinson the plantation has been under the direction of .: Pob-who continus carrying on operations there. He has, I was informed, more than one hundred natives constantly employed in various \vays, to whom he gives two dollars a week for their labor. The person who 1 �LEV! VOLUME 7 has the superintendence of the mill & the making of sugar, complained very much of the management of the natives. He has yet made scarcely no sugar at all-the mill has never been in proper order and he has • not been able to grind cane sufficient to fill the boilers-He was engaged boiling a small quantity of juice enough however only to make about half a barrel of sugar. A considerable of a Held of cane is now growing & they are plowing a large piece of ground more for planting. In a few years if the natives persevere in cultivating the cane & manufacturing it into sugar the nation may be supplied with that article and a surplusage remain for exportati.on. Friday Deer. 1st. Mr. Loomis has been quite itt to day, affected with vertigo and head~ach and inability to rest. Capt. Gardner in company with Capt. Ropes of the Brig Roscoe of Salem favored us with their company at tea. Capt. Ropes is a cousin of Mr. \"\lilliam Ropes of Boston, he appears a very interesting & friendly man. Just at evening we were irtvited over to the house of Kalaimoku to attend prayers with Nahienaena, Kekauonohe & Hoapili ma who arrived late in the afternoon from Lahaina. Saturday Deer. 2. The Russian Discovery ship sailed to day, as did also the Brig Roscoe, of Salem, Capt. • Ropes. The witnesses who gave in their testimony respecting the affray in the boats, in which one of the crew of the Daniel was drmvned, were called together today, by Capt. Jones, to attend to the reading of the testimony (,,,,hich has been copied) The native boy was not to be found. The persons concerned in chastising the boats crew of the Daniell Viz. Charles Stevens principal, Mr. Pickens & Mr. Joiner 1st & 2nd mate of the Owhyhee accessories are required to take passage to America in the Peacock for a final trial of their case. They will be allowed liberty of the ship by obtaining sufficient bonds as security that they will not make their escape from the ship. The witness are also to take passage for' America to be present on the trial. Sabbath Deer. 3rd. We were awaked before day light by a knocking at the door ofMr. Ruggles apartment, which we found to be from Mr. Ely, and upon admitting him. learned that he was but the precursor of others of our friends who had just arrived in the Missionary Packet from Hawaii & Maui. The • carts were sent to the village & they were shortly after drawn back accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. Bingham and their little ones. Mr. & Mrs. Richards concluded to remain on board the Packet till break of day & Mr. Thurston thought proper to remain with them. Soon after day light we had the satisfaction of welcoming 2 �LEVl VOLUME 7 them to our habitation. At the hour for \vorship a very great concourse of natives assembled. Mr. Bingham preached from Malachi 3. 16. 17. 18. In the afternoon Mr. Ely preached. • Monday Deer. 4th. The brethren met togeth"er after breakfast to consult as to the method of attending to the business which brought them to this place Viz. that of complying with the request of the gentlemen who replyed to upon the subject of the circular. We were unanimously of opinion that as we had not called a meeting it did not belong to us to fix a time when no designate a place where we would meet the gentlemen, but simply to state to them that we had convened in complyance with their suggestion and that we would wait with pleasure to hear the result of the investigation which they have expressed a readiness to make of our conduct. Messrs. Richards & Ely were nominated to write a communication on the subject & in the course of the forenoon a letter was prepared embracing the above act,- and containing the assurance of our willingness to comply with what we had before stated, that if we have mistaken the grand principles of reformation, or if we have taken a wrong step, we will be grateful to any man, who in a friendly manner will inform us of it; and moreover, that if after an investigation the truth should be doubted of our statements \ye hold ourselves in readiness to redeem our pledge & prove to the friends of Christianity & civilization the truth of what we have stated. • Friday Deer. 8. Several communications having passed between the mission, and the Gentlemen accepting the challenge contained in the circular; in which the wishes of both parties were clearly stated or obviously inferred, we concluded to comply with a proposition of theirs contained in a letter dated the 7th & received yesterday to meet them this day at 11 o'ck A.M. at the house of Gov. Poki.-A letter in answer to theirs of the 6th had been presented last eveng. and contained a statement of the ground which we should take, and what we felt to be the only ground upon which we could meet them, Viz. to listen to the result of the investigation which they had expressed a willingness to make of our conduct. At the hour appointed we walked to the house of Gov. Poki, where we found a company of gentlemen assembled consisting of the Eng" & Am. Consuls Capt. Jones, some of his officers, several Capts. of vessels & residents. Mr. Charlton who held the papers containing the correspondence first broke silence by stating that the gentlemen had assembled in accordance, with a "vish expressed in our circular that if we might be allowed a candid hearing we would substantiate the truth of every assertions therein contained. The • gentlemen he said disclaimed the "vish or intention of investigating our conduct, but would be glad to hear what we might have to say in vindication of it. For himself his dissatisfaction of our operations was very great. I am greatly dissatisfyed with your measures I think them calculated to do immense evil, and I have 3 �LEVI VOLUME 7 made official complaint to government. He complained of the schools as being scenes of immorality & places where every kind of iniquity is practiced he made a statement which would shock the ear of modesty • to hear repeated & for having been an eye witness of which he might well blush. Me Richards who was advocate for the mission stated the ground upon which we had consented to meet them read part of our last communication & made a few more remarks. No one was disposed to bring charges against us in writing. Mr. Charlton said he did not wish to bring charges in that manner & moreover he was not accustomed to miting. This seemed to be the grand objection to meeting us on our ground-as was evident from the lip consure & condemnation which issued from different parts of the house. After a full explanation on our part of the prindpes we should adhere to in vindicating ourselves from any aspersions that might be brought against us & much altercation on the part of those opposed to us Capt. Jones arose & proposed that the Circular be read entire. Mr. Richards read it accordingly-after which Capt. Jones remarked in a very respectful manner upon what he conceived the meaning & intention of the article, and expressed his view of the propriety of the gentlemen's bringing charges in writing supported by evidence if they had any to prefer. Capt. C. spake to this import if accusations were to be brought against us supported by evidence there was an end to the matter at once; for there could not be a • native found in all the island who would dare bring a charge against the mission. The case seemed hopeless on their part and they moved an adjournment. Capt. Jones stated further that he did not wish to be thought the champion of the mission-He considered them in common with other men liable to err and thought that in some instances they had erred & this he had stated to them, and suggested to them where in he thought they might improve. i\nd he added he had no doubt we were ready to have our faults pointed out by any of the gentlemen, and that we would receive kindly if we were wrong any suggestions for improvement. Capt. Jones having closed an adjournment was moved a second time & the meeting was broken up. Saturday Deer. 9. By invitation of Capt. Jones the brethren of the mission took Dirmer with him at his house on the point. We were requested to call at an early hour for conversation and the discussion of any subjects of interest to us. We went at 11 o'ck A.M. and had a very pleasant & gratifying interview which was protracted till about 4 o'ck P.M. Our conversation embraced a great variety of subjects, those which • related to our work as missionaries were fully discussed and our host entered into the spirit of them in such a manner as greatly to raise him in our esteem. He produced a letter from the SeC)'. of the Navy to Capt. Hull, who was expected to visit these islands but had relinquished the though of it and had given the 4 �LEVI VOLUME 7 communication to Capt. Jones. The letter commended the missionaries & particularly Mr. Stewart to the kind attentions of Capt. HulL • Mr. Richards read extracts from several letters of Mr. Stewart to counteract any impressions which the assertions of individuals might have upon Capt. J.s mind that Mr. Stewart left the mission in disgust, or did not entertain feelings of friendship to\vards the missionaries. Sabbath Decr. 10th. Our Bethel Flag was hoisted for the first time today, on board the Peacock. Most of the mission attended-Boats from the Sloop of War were in waiting at 11 o'ck to convey the mission family on board. We were attended to the beach by Kaahumanu & some others of the chiefs who accompanied us off. This was the first visit Kaahumanu had made on board, and Capt. Jones would have given her a salute but for its being the Sabbath-This he wished stated to her-She appeared gratified on learning the factMr. B. preached from Mat. 2. 2. "For we have seen his star in the east, and are yome to worship him." .After the services Capt. Jones gave an invitation to Mr. B. to preach again on the next Sabbath. Thursday Decr. 14. Capt. Jones met the Chiefs this morning on business-to attend to the subject of a treaty and the payment of the national debts; which had been communicated in letters some time before. On introducing the subject & calling for the letters it was found that the chiefs had given no attention to • them and were in no \'lay prepared for business. The papers ·were given into the hands of the mission to translate and the meeting adjourned to a future period. Had the company of Capt. Jones at tea together with Capt. Gardner & Capt. Barnerd. Capt. Jones informed that the brig which arrived this afternoon is the Active from Boston & that papers recd. by her give notice of the death of the two Ex Presidents Jo1m Adams & Thomas Jefferson who both departed this life on the 4th day of July the jubilee of our Independence. Friday Decr. 15th. Mr. & Mrs. Richards & their little ones together with Messrs. Thurston & Ely left us this morning & embarked on board the Missionary Packet to return to their respective stations having been with us 12 days. This afternoon a partial examination took place for the inspection of Capt. Jones. A number of the best schools were convened and the scholars made a display of their acquirements in a manner very much to their own credit & the gratifycation of the visitors. Capt. Jones made a short address expressive of his • satisfaction, commending their improvement & encouraging them to perseverance; which was interpreted to the assembly. This evening took up my lodgings in the store house; which is to be my future residence. 5 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday 18th. Execution of the murderer. Birth of a son to Mr. Ruggles during the night. Heard that Aniani was engaged in buying up all the bullets he can obtain. • Wednesday 20th. Tapping of Kalaimoku. Have heard today that Poki is formg. plans for rebellion against Kaahumanu. Thursday 21. Learned that a company met at the Kings house, that irregularities were practiced there, & that the king was prevailed upon by his sister to go to Kaahumanu's. Procession-& Sermon.-Minute guns from the Peacock from the time the procession moved till the close of the service & the return &c. Tuesday Deer. 26th. Signed bills of Ex. in favor of Pitman, French & Co. and James Hunnewell on the Am. Bd. For five days I have been very much troubled "\vith Ophthalmia. Thursday 28th. Mr. Bingham dined on board the Peacock together with the King, Kaahumanu, Opiia, Poki & other chiefs. Friday 29th. Change in Kalaimokus health indicating approaching dissolution. Dirmer at the expense of I.e. Jones. Mission family invited. Saturday 30th. Signing of a duplicate copy of a treaty between the U.S. and these islands. Capt. Jones at tea with the families. • Application of Mr. Loomis for a passage to Valpariso in the Convoy. Sabbath 31st. Capt. Jones attended native service, ML B. preached a ser. suited to the dose of the year So teach us &c. No service on board the Peacock. Monday Jany 1st. 1827. Mr. Loomis having reed. an answer from tllr. Jones that he can be accommodated with a passage in the Convoy to Vapo. the condition at length having been reduced to $200-returned answer accepting the proposal. Wednesday 3. Reed. a letter from Capt. Jones in an answer to the Circular. Friday. Returned an answer to Capt. Jones. Saturday 6th. The Convoy sailed-Capt. Jones Capt. Wildes. Capt. Meek arrived from Kauai. Monday 8. Mr. Cummings came to work at the printing business is to receive $1.50 pro day provided he boards himself or $1 if we board him. Wednesday 10. Robert Haia beat at Charltons last night. • Friday 12th. Departure of Kalaimoku for the windward. Sabbath 14. Baptism of Mr. Bingham's & Mr. Ruggles' infants also of the infant daughter ofKuanaua adopted by Kaahumanu. 6 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Thursday Jany 18th. The Pupuka arrived from Lahaina 'with a note from Mr. Richards noticing that on the preecd. Sabbath 14 inst. the candidates were reed. to the Church. • Saturday-20. A very busy week copyg. letters of the Board & writing letters for Am. to go by the Peru, which sailed this day-The public letter was not finished. The examn. of the schools which comd. on the 18th closed this aftemoon.- The greatest number of scholars we have ever had. The Tally Ho sailed this momg. Monday 22. Miss. Packet sailed for Kauai Mr. Ruggles on board. Teachers met and certificates given out. Tuesday 25. The Becket sailed for a voyage but is to stop at Hawaii & land some of Kalaimokus people. Wednesday 24. Arrival of the Triton Capt. Bryant. Friday Jany 26. At about 4 o'ck this morning we were called to witness the departure of the 3d daughter ofMr. & Mrs. Ruggles- She died of a discentary and was sick only about thirty six hours. This afternoon she was interred. Arrival of the Kamoholelani. Saturday 27. Arrived this morning H.B.M. Sloop ofiX1ar Blossom Capt. Beachy, from the N.W. Coast \-vhither she had been to extend aid to Capt. Franklin who is on a tour of discovery towards the North Pole. • The B. visited the place designated as a rendevous and waited for Capt. E till the coldness of the season rendered it necessary to depart. This took place without a visit from Capt. F. The wind was favorable on the arrival of the Sloop of the War in the roads for her entering the harbor & she was brought in immediately. As soon as she had come to anchor a salute was fired from the ship and answered from the fort. Have not yet met with the Captain or any of the officers. A native teacher remarked on being told the ship which has arrived is a moku leaua 0 Berekane- "mamuLe hoowalewale rnal." Sabbath 28th. A smaller congregation than usual owing to the absence of great numbers of people who have gone with Poki to the mountains to cut Sandal wood. All the population of the island is called out for this purpose, none are exempted but such as through age or sickness or some other cause may be justly excused. • Kaahumanu called over after meeting in the afternoon and from feelings of sympathy proposed to Mrs. Ruggles staying with her tonight to cheer her loneliness which she supposed she felt from the absence of her husband & the death of her daughter. 7 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday Jarry 29th. lX1hile we were at breakfast a message was handed in on a sLate from Haatilio requesting Mr. B. to attend on the instruction of the King & himself. It was concluded best to comply '. notwithstanding the indifference of the king at the present time to his book as by a daily intercourse \vith him we shall have a hold upon, \vhich we can in no other way secure. It was also suggested that it would perhaps be proper to call upon Capt. Beachy. This being determined upon we began to get ourselves for the purpose. In the mean time Mr. B. having business at the printing office walked over where he found Capt. Beachy-He accosted him as a friend & an acquaintance but Capt. B. made no retum, or answered in a cold & distant marmer & refused his hand. Mr. B. asked why is this, we last parted on good terms" you surely must have heard something to our disadvantage." I have heard of your unkind treatment of my naturalist whom I left here." Mr. B. said-you will find I trust before you leave that the reverse of this is the fact. In the afternoon we received a call from four of the officers of the Blossom who seemed to have called rather by mistake than intention, supposing that the mission house was the residence of some of the chiefs. Tuesday Jany 30th. Mr. Lay called this morning in consequence of a communication of Me Bingham to him upon the subject of our treatment of him during his residence at the islands) Capt. Beachey having said • that we had treated him unkindly. The interview of Mr. Lay was very gratifying. He unequivocally denyed having communicated with Capt. B. in the least on the subject-and moreover stated that his communications with the officers of the Blossom had been of a character to give an idea the reverse to that expressed by Capt. Beachey. He appeared gratified to learn that we had so much confidence in him as to believe that he had not made statements implying unkindness on our part. The King dined on board the Blossom. Reed. from the King & Kaahumanu a handsome present of fresh beef-Kaahumanu gave a small hind quarter worth 5 or 6 dollars. Wednesday Jany 31st. Met the King and Haalilio at the small wood~house for the purpose of attending to their instruction in English. The King is more indifferent to the subject than I have ever known him, he seems wholly devoted to play & his mind altogether absorbed by it. \Ve feel that some of uS should attend upon him in order that we may show ourselves friendly, keep up an acquaintance and if possible retain a hold upon him, so as to prevent his influence from being enrlrely withdrawn from the side of virtue and • sobriety. Thursday February 1st. HoapiH sailed IDis morning for Lahaina in the Pakii which has been detained here some time for repairs. Sent the bureau left by Mr. Loomis & also letters & publications recently from 8 �LEVI VOLUME 7 America. • Friday 2. The Pakii returned a strong wind having deranged the sails making it dangerous to proceed. Saturday Feby 3rd. The gale continues wind about N.E. or E.N.E. Should the Packet be on her way form Kauai she must have a very severe time. I think however had she sailed previous to the setting in of the gale she has put back unless near in with the land of this island. Sabbath 4th. The gate continues with unabated force. Small congregation both in the morning & afternoon. Exercises short. Monday 5th. The Chinchilla arrived from Hawaii- reed. letters from the brethren at Kailua & Kaawaloa, at the latter place Mr. Bishop was residing with his family, awaiting the period of Mrs. B.s confinement. Me Thurston states that the health of Kalaimoku is materially better-At Lahaina a physician was brought to his acquaintance who attended him to Kailua & has been of essential service to him, and he is some in hopes that he may yet get the better of his disease & live to be an old man. Have been greatly distressed to learn that Kaomi of whom we have long entertained a high opinion has been guilty of irregularities which justly forfeit the confidence of the mission. Being at the store of Mr. French I was informed that Kaomi was intoxicated at his house. The source of the information led me to • doubt the truth of it and I was strengthened in my opinion when looking into his yard I perceived a Tahitian there in a state of intoxication. As Kaomi is by foreigners called a Tahitian I supposed that the drunken man I saw was the person referred to. On my dep31ture I stepped at his gate and inquired whether Kaomi was at home-learning that he was I entered the house which appeared not as usual and saw him with another man asleep on a mat platform-The persons who entered with me attempted to awake him but their efforts were unsuccessful & to my surprise & grief I perceived he was in the state he was represented to be. After the close of the monthly prayer meeting his wife came to the mission house & confirmed what I had seen & stated that he had cast her off & that in consequence of it Opiia had directed her to come to her house and that Opiia had been laboring with Kaomi to reclaim him. Tuesday Feby 6th. Kaahumanu made us a handsome present of blue broad cloth worth at least here $5 pro yd. • On entering the Kings house, I discovered that Kaahumanu was there & perceived that she was in tears. I supposed she had been conversing with Kaomi as he was present. She saluted me very kindly & seemed unusually affectionate, expressed warm attachment of the missionaries, and declared that her heart 9 �LEVI VOLUME 7 was fixed on God. As her appearance was unusual I asked if she was ill-she said no-she was weeping ua Wi kau kdki i ka hewa- ua hewa Kaomi ua labu ia ka bu rama. I asked if it was on that account she • wept-she replied no--The cause of her great grief seemed to me rather mysterious. I have since learned that it was on account of the insubordination of the King who seems disposed to listen to his on people, & to disregard her authority & reject her advice. Wednesday 7th. Nil'. Bingham had an interview with Kaomi-He pretends to be sorry for his fault-says he is not lila loa i ka hewa,---declares he is not guilty in the affair concerning his wife, that she is the one in fault & has several times requested of him a bill of divorce. He does not acknowledge having been drunk more than once. He represents that Poki has solicited him strongly to join with him & the King-and I fear it will be found that he" has complied)~ & that his recent irregularities are the effect of yielding to a new master. Thursday Feby 8th. The Pakii sailed again We learn that she will proceed to Hawaii before her return to this place-The object of her going there is to bring hither Leleohoku the little son of Kalaimoku, who we learn is to be sent to England in the Blossom. Learned to day that Kinau has been having criminal • intercourse again with Kuanaua-and that Kaomi has been guilty of adultery and new acts of intemperance. The leven of wickedness begins to operate, and I fear that many of the people wilt return to their old ways-Sports that have been laid aside) it may justly be apprehended) will be resumed, and those who have for appearance sake confirmed to habits & forms approved by the word of Go.d, will go back & walk no more with us and return to their own ways as a dog to his vomit. If the King should publicly sanction the sports & pastimes of other years, by being present to witness them or by engaging in them, it may be expected that his people will to a great extent give themselves up to them. Friday Feby 9th. Have learned that a hula or native dance has been performed this afternoon at the sugar plantation Manoa, attended by the King and others as spectators. The performers were we are told persons belonging to Honolulu- The amusement was connected with intemperance. Just at evening we saw a company returning on horse back-some of them apparently the worse for liquor. In the company • were several foreigners. This evening Kaleohano and a female together with two other couple came to be married-Kaleohano has but recently lost a wife- The woman whom he has now taken is one whom he had on receiving 10 �LEVI VOLUME 7 evangelical views with respect to marriage rejected in consequence ofrus having at that time another wife--The wife he then chose to retain being dead)- he was desirous of renewing his connexLon with this • woman,- and the measure we thought a proper one and justified his being married sooner than under other circumstances would have been deemed proper. The other two couple having been united formedy according to the custom of the country; nothing was required of them but a dedaration of the sincerity of their intentions. After the ceremonies had been performed they spent a considerable time in pleasant conversationthey spoke with apparent regret of the de.clension in religion visible at the present time & dedared their intention to live according to the precepts of the bible Saturday Feby 10th. Another Hula we learn has been performed at Manoa- and the company if I am not misinformed are to perform again on Monday for the amusement of Capt. Beachy & officers & other gentlemen foreigners & residents. The King appears to be a foremost spectator in these scenes. There has within a few days been a very great turning to the old ways-to intemperance & sports. The Packet made her appearance this afternoon on her way from Kauai-Just at evening Mr. Ruggles attended by Kapule & Kaiu having left the vessel out side at some distance from the mouth of the harbor • came on shore in a boat & proceeded to the Mission house) where he was reed. with demonstrations of joy mixed with grief from the consideration of the mdanchoUy event which has transpired since his departure. Sabbath 11 tho Morning service was well attended. The King and his company were present. In the afternoon the congregation was very much smaller. Have learned that very much more disorder has existed in the village than usual, and that the dancing women have been practicing preparatory for the hula which is expected to take place tomorrow. Monday Feby 12th. A native Schooner arrived from Lahaina bearing the mournful intelligence of Kalaimoku's death which had been received there yesterday from Kailua. It appears that he died on the afternoon of Thursday the 8th and that a vessel was despatched next day to Lahaina to carry the news. The notice was received here with demonstrations of sorrmv, but nonvithstanding the gloom which the intelligence had cast over the place, the foreigners, for whose entertainment the hula had been planned, were determined not to be disappointed in witnessing a heathen sport-and though the King was • disinclined to be present out of regard to the memory of Kalaimoku & a wish to stay at home and indulge in grief, the English consul insisted on his going and induced him to accompany the cavalcade which rode to Waikiki for festivity & mirth. At night they returned with sound of bugle as from a victory in triumph as 11 �LEVI VOLUME 7 though the nation were not in mourning for one of its chief supports & defenders. Tuesday Feby 13th. Kaahumanu accompanied by Keliiahonui sailed for Hawaii in the Waverly. • Previously to their departure the members of the station met her at her house where a number of chiefs had assembled to express their aloha and among them Pob who appeared friendly & manifested seriousness of feeling. Before parting a prayer was offered by Mr. Bingham at the close of which she took a kind leave of the family & then seated herself in a hand cart which was in waiting to receive her, and was drawn down to the landing,- on her way she was joined by the King and Capt. Beachy-From the landing they proceeded on board the Blossom and were honored with a royal salute. From the Blossom she passed to the Waverly & with a pleasant breeze left the harbor We are happy to learn that at a consultation of the chiefs last evening Pob conceded the supremacy to Kaahumanu. The enquiry was made who shall go to Hawaii-The Govr. said he wished very much to go---and proposed that Kaahumanu should stay & manage affairs here while he went to the windward. Kaahumanu replied why should you go--what business have you at the windward. Poki replied it is with you-if you wish to go---go, and take along the King and his sister it is with you to exercise authority. Kamehameha at his death committed his sons to your charge & the kingdom to your care-and it was the wish of Kalaimoku that you should still have the charge. The mana is • yours. It is said this declaration of Poki was a gratification to her. Wednesday Feby 14th. The weather being unfavorable this afternoon there was no meeting for the natives. Thursday 15th. The Becket sailed this afternoon on a voyage, but is to touch at KauaL I sent in the care of the native captain Kaianui, a bundle containing letters & publications for Mr. Whitney. The Becket has been chartered by a comp81ly & is bound on a trading or sealing voyage. This evening several of the native members of the church met at the mission house to attend with us a preparatory service in reference to the communion. Sabbath 18th. The meeting in the morning "vas tolerably well attended. though owing to the weather the number was not so great as usual. The king was present. In the afternoon the weather would not admit of a congregation's assembling in our open & wet place of worship, and it was concluded to invite the native members of the church to the mission house where we • might in comfort observe the communion. Present besides Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles & myself, Opiia, Laanui Kaiu & Kalaaiaulu. A young man belonging to a vessel in port who is of the Catholic communion & spends most of his 12 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Sabbaths at the mission house and who gives evidence of true piety having attend English service was invited to join with us in commemorating the death of our common Lord. He declined on the grotmd of its • being contrary to the rules of the Catholic Church for the members to commune with those of another persuasion. He says he does many things however which would brand him as a heretic if known to the Church. There are some things however in the forms of that Church which he prefers to ours. Friday Feby 23rd. The weather for more than a week past has been unsettled) which has occasioned a delay in the sailing of the Missionary Packet to convey Mr. Ruggles and family to Hila. The wind has been from the westward accompanied with showers of rain. For a day or two past the wind has been moderate & little rain has fallen, Mr. R. having got all things in readiness embarked this morning, together with Kapule who is bound to Lahaina. The wind still being from the westward they were obliged to beat out of the harbor the Pulaholaho for Lahaina beating out at the same time. The wind is favorable for them, and we hope they will have a short passage. She will probably proceed direct to the place of her destination. Saturday-Feby 24th. Wind still from the westward. The Pakii sailed: her ultimate destination is Hila, but will stop at Kailua and wait orders from Kaahumanu. She conveys Keaholawaiia who takes the place of Koahou deceased in the government of Hila under Kapili who is the head chief of that Division of Hawaii. • This afternoon I went with the natives of the family in search of a cow which not returning with the herd last night we supposed had calved abroad. We found her after some search) but saw nothing of her calf, after looking, however, some time longer we descried it but in so feeble a condition that it was not able to follow the cow. One of the natives carried it in his arms as far as Mr. Allen's where I borrowed a cart in which it was conveyed home) but on our arrival it appeared nearly dead. Saw a native this afternoon carrying a human scull, on making inquiry concerning it) was told it was the scull of a man who had been offered in former times in sacrifice to an idoL It was perfect, and as white as ivory) the effect of having been for a long time exposed to the sun and rain while suspended on a stick at the heiau, to decorate the supposed abode of the sanguinary deity. It is perhaps one of the seven who were sacrificed at Waikiki during the illness of Keopuolani, mentioned in the Memoirs. Sabbath, Feby 25th. The congregations were as large as they have been for several Sabbaths pastnothing unusual in the appearance of things- as good attention was given to the discourses & as is • commonly seen. Thursday March 1st. By the direction ofOpiia the females who have been denominated t..1,.e poe hooikaika were invited to her house that it might be known how many of the females of the place stand 13 �LEVI VOLUME 7 firm-We were gratified to learn that about 700 persons assembled this morning from Honolulu & vicinity. • A large number considering the absence of many in the mountains with their husbands & relatives who have gone after sandal wood. The Triton sailed this morning for the N.W. Coast. The Blossom also sailed, bound to Canton. Fourteen or fifteen of the serious natives attended with liS our weekly prayer meeting. They were invited in order that we might hold religious conversation with them-inquire into their state, give them advice & encourage them to perseverance in the ways of religion. J000 Ii, WahineaLLi, Laanui, Auhea & her husband & Kaiana were questioned respecting their desires & feelings, and each gave a short view of their religious experience & declared their determination to persevere in seeking the Lord & in endeavors to serve him. The interview was pleasant & 1Ne trust profitable. It is our design to have these meetings continued. Though the prospect is in some respects dark, owing to the prevalence of sin around us, the faU of some of hopeful appearance, the coldness of others, & the almost total suspension of the schools through the absence of the people and the remisness or 8_postacy of teachers, yet we are encouraged to hope that a • better time is at hand. We cannot but hope that the Lord \vill revive his work & put to silence the voice of the enemy-why should it be said among the heathen concerning the followers of Christ-"\Vhere is their God." Our prayer to him is that he would arise & vindicate his own cause and make his power known & his name gloriOUS. Sabbath, March 4th. The congregations to~day have been about as large as for several Sabbaths past and quite as interesting. There is a goodly number who seem to listen with attention. Poki. was present in the morning having just come down from Manoa and intending to return in the evening. He took his set in the house in a situation he has not ocupied since the time he declared his intention not to come again to our meeting. Kaomi was also present for the first time since his turning to sinful ways. After the morning service the people were infonned that a Sabbath School would be opened in the afternoon for the purpose of tead-ung the Sermon on the Mount and all who were desirous of learning that tract were invited to give attendance. In the afternoon I went to the house of Kaahumanu where the people were invited to • assemble. About 150 persons, mostly females, were present. Having been arranged in rows and a teacher appointed for each row the work of instruction commenced which consisted either of reading or repeating a portion from the tract No.6. The exercises lasted about 2 hours & were concluded by a prayer offered by 14 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Laanui and the repeating of the Lord)s prayer by the whole school in concert. Monday March 5th. The Chinchilla Capt. Thos. Meek sailed for Canton, by him sent many letters and • the joint letter of the mission containing a history of the General Meeting at Kailua. Tuesday 6th. The Kamehameha sailed for the Coast of Califomia by her we sent a few letters to be forward to the U.S. across the continent. Wednesday 7th. It was gratifying to see our afternoon lecture better attended than usual owing to the tempory return of a number of individuals who have been absent cutting wood. Thursday March 8th. Mr. B. reed. a letter from Kaomi in the style of confession and requesting advice as to what he must do. He acknowledged that the evil was in his own heart, but declares though he has himself done wrong he has not enticed others to go astray with him and has uniformly told them not to follow or imitate him. Our family meeting this evening for social prayer was attended by the native members of the church & persons desirous of joining the church-and improved as a kind of conference for their benefit-The exercises were altogether in the native language-These meetings it is to be hoped will be of important advantage to those who from right motives attend them. • Friday 9th. On going to the King's to attend to his instruction in English learned that he had gone to Manoa to see Kuanaua-he having fallen from his horse & suffered some injury also had a bone broken. Saturday 10th. Mr. B. has been engaged for two days past in making an alteration in the rooms of the wood house, east end--enlarging the front room and constructing the common eating room into a lodging apartment to be separated from the cook house by a partition forming a passage way from the cook house to the front room whi.ch will be more commodeous for entertaing company & will serve for a convenient room for meetings. Sabbath March 11. Our congregations both in the morning & afternoon were as large & interesting as they have been any time of bte. The King & his attendants were present in the morning. There were present at the Sabbath School from 150 to 175 persons-mostly females-several recited lessons that would have been creditable to any Sabbath School Scholar in any land. The order of the School is less exact than could be desired but this is to be attributed to the teachers-to a destitution of • books & the ignorance of all with respect to manner of conducting on such an occasion-But it is to be hoped the evil will be with little difficulty remtdied when all the scholars shall be supplied with booksregular teachers assigned & the method to be persued better understood. I intend as far as I am able, to 15 �LEVI VOLUME 7 explain in course the Sermon on the Mount, making it a distinct part of the exercise, & addressing myself to the whole school. • Thursday 15th. The native Schooner New York sailed for Kailua-Opiia goes up to visit Kaahumanu who is indisposed-She takes with her the infant child of Pauahi the adopted daughter of Kaahumanu. It is expected the stay of Opiia will be short. Her purpose is to return immediately. We have been thronged for several days past with natives bringing coal for the new tract we have taken in several barrels and as the natives still continue bringing it ·we are obliged to refuse receiving it. Kaomi was present at the family meeting this week and he says he wishes to return to the right way again. Friday March 16th. All the shipping which was in the roads has entered the harbor, four whale ships were towed in this morning. The Pulaholaho arrived from Lahaina by her reed. a letter from Mr. Richards. The Packet had not arrived there when the Pulaholaho sailed. Saturday March 17th. Drew up the articles landed by Capt. Swain of the Enterprise consisting of SL'{ boxes & one barrel brought gratuitously by permission of the owners & the kindness of the captain. • Sabbath 18th. The customary services of the Sabbath were conducted without any thing special to notice. Held a meeting in English at which were present most of the masters of the vessels in port & a few of the officers. Wednesday, 21st. By the Wailele which arri.ved last evening a letter was reed. from Lahaina stating that the Packet had not arrived but that it had been heard from & was expected to go to Kaawaloa before it returned to Lahaina & this place. Thursday March 22nd-I went twice to~day with a view to teach the King, but he was at the village absent, I was told,-He is very fond of the billiard table & he spends a good deal of his time in that play. Friday 23rd. The workmen have been employed this afternoon in tarring the roof of the cookhouse & spreading on tapa. Mrs. Taylor at tea-She appears desirous of maintaining a friendly intercourse with the family. In the evening I spent about half an hour at Mr. Charlton's-was treated politely, & passed the time • agreeably. Sabbath 25th. The Packet arrived early this morning from the windward. She was last from LahainaFrom Hilo she sailed for Kaawaloa & carried plank for Mr. Ely-she also stopped at Kailua. 16 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Mr. Goodrich states having visited the volcano again and says a great alteration is visible in the crater-he thinks the lava has risen 300 or 400 feet from the bottom-there 3re more than twenty • openings which are constantly discharging liquid lava by boiling or spouting. From the black ledge he descended to the bottom & returned in 10 min. Mr. Ruggles arrived comfortably with his family-The constant rains had prevented his building a house but hoped to have one erected as soon as they should subside-He states that his family were all well and that he had not lost a meal since his arrivaL Tuesday March 27. The Kamohole1ani sailed for Kauai with the English ConsuL Arrived the Brig Niu 85 days from Canton. Four natives of these islands of the crew of this vessel died in Canton of the dysentery-one sent by the king ran away at manilla. \X1ednesday 28th. While at the village to~day I was interrogated by Capt. Swain of the Alliance why I did not teach the crew of our vessel better than to refuse relief to a man almost dying with the scurvy who sent a boat along side for a little fresh provision. He alluded to a story which had been in circulation some time and arose from a statement of Capt. Potter of the Abigail who sent his boat along side the Packet on her way to Hila for something fresh-but returned without obtaining anything with word that they had no refreshments on board. Capt. S. observed that he heard the boat was sent destitute away because it was the • Sabbath day. 111e facts were theseThe Captain of the Abigail was down with the scurvy & in great need of some fresh provisions-and seeing the Packet thot it possible he could obtain something from her & thus sent his boat with an officer some miles to board her. There were no vegetables of any kind on board the Schooner & Mr. R. stated the facts to the offLcer. There were however fowls! but it did not occur to the mind of Me R. that anything was wanted but vegetables as fmvls were not enquired for. Unfortunately too the officer was not invited on board which was not according to etiquet. The officer felt a little mortified & when he returned to his vessel & reported the matter the captain felt very much disappointed. On his arrival here he reported the fact & it was immediately caught up & made a great story of. We are told a certain person requested the captain to make a statement of the circumstances in writing in form of a deposition. Capt. S. seemed desirous to make something of it, but the facts being explained to him he admitted it was a misunderstanding, and in this instance pardonable: but said I must instruct the captain of the vessel & • teach him his duty in such a case as this. I endeavored, to be sure) to exercise all the gratitude to my admonisher that the nature of the case required. 17 �LEVI VOLUME 7 He also said we had a very bad name, that a great many stories were in circulation about us. The state of things at Lahaina last fall while he was there seemed to trouble him very much-He could not find words • to express all that he seemed to feel upon the subject-On enquiru1g what were the evils which were so offensive he saw fit to name only one, and that was, that Mr. Richards had established the price of potatoes at the extravagant sum of two dollars pr. barreL I told him Me R. had nothing to do with fixing the price of potatoes nor any thing else. He said Ah! but he sells them himself at that price & the natives justify themselves for asking the same and plead him as an example. I was satisfied that the kaou on female prostitution troubled him more than the price of potatoes. Thursday March 29th. The Waverly sailed this afternoon for Kailua to bdng down Kaahumanu-I sent a few articles to Messrs. Thurston & Bishop & 100 dollars in cash. Friday 30th. The Packet sailed this afternoon for Kauai-We expect Mr. \Vhitney will come up in her to be associated for a season with the missionary at this place or at Lahaina. Mr. Cummings who has assisted us of late in pdnting goes in the Schooner-His intemperate habits have been a great hindrance to him in his employments. He is sensible of the evil of drinking and seems desirous to break from it and has made resolutions to that effect. He wished to board in our familYI but as that was not convenient he • proposed going in the Schooner & working for his board-To this we consented, assuring him if he did well we would patronise him, & give him employment in the way of his profession as soon as it should be in our power. Saturday 31st. Walked to Manoa. The Wailele sailed for the windward.-To do us a favor she will stop at Lahaina. I send a few things to Mr. Richards. Sabbath ApL 1st. Native congregation much as usual in the morning-in the afternoon thin owing to rain. A few captains & officers met with the family for social worship in the forenoon. Monday 2nd. Having been infonned by Capt. Micajah Swain of the Phebe who has brought a few packages for us free of freight, that he should not enter the harbor, but expected me to send out side for the things, I hired a small double canoe & went off. The wind blew fresh & the sea was rough and being afraid to load the canoe deeply I took only nvo boxes which were heavy & left the barrels, three in number to be • brought at another time. Being apprehensLolis that we might meet with some difficulty coming in I left my watch on board the ship in the care of the mate. We arrived however safely, but I could not induce the men to go out again, though I offered to pay them the same as for the first trip off. 18 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Tuesday 3rd. A hint having been given Kekauluohe last night that we wanted a double canoe to bring some things ashore from a vessel laying in the roads) she sent to Waikiki and had one provided. In the • afternoon I went off; but just as we were approaching the vessel a boat set off having the articles on board. I however went on board the Martha Capt. Benj. A. Gardner who has brought out articles for the mission, and took upon our double canoe 2 boxes-a cart remains on board which carmat be got at till the vessel enters the harbor. At tea this evening were favored with the company of Capt. Potter of the Abigail) Capt. Worth of the Congress, & Capt. Edwards of the Paragon. Reed. a letter to day from Lahaina enclosing two from the Missionary Rooms dated in Novr. 1825 which were forwarded by the hand of Oeo. Bumstead Son of Dea. Bumstead of Boston. Mr. R. speaks very encouragingly of the state of things at Lahaina. All is quiet & orderly though there are several ships there, and it is kapu loa-not a female goes on board the ships-the Captains are friendly. This is the Lord's doing: and let his name be praised. Thursday, April 5th. Reed. a eall this morning from Capt. Joseph Allen of the Clarkson who has kindly brought us a shipment of articles freight free consisting of 28 packages. We have tendered Capt. Allen the • assurance that should be find it convenient to enter the harbor the port charges shall be remitted. This we did without knowing the pleasure of government upon the subject, having concluded that if it was not agreeable to the government to remit the harbor fees we would bear the expense ourselves. But on Me B.s applying to Poki he promptly consented to remit them and stated his wLllingness to do it on all vessels bringing supplies for the mission. We however thi.nk it not expedi.ent to make application unless a large shipment is made as in this case. Friday April 6th. Early this morning the l'vliss.y Packet arrived from Kauai bringing Mr. \XThitney & family who come to sojourn for a season with Mr. Richards at Lahaina unless it can be made apparent that this station has greater claims to his labors than that, and it shall be agreeable to Mr. W. to take up his residence here. Saturday 7. Mr. lX'hitney having concluded to stop here began to remove his effects from the Schooner and to deposit them in Mr. Ellis' house where he will take up his residence while he remains at tills statiOD. • Sabbath April 8th. Morning service as well attended as usual, Mr. Whitney preached for the words, "One thing thou lackest." In the afternoon ML B. preached. Our English auditory consisted only of our own families, Mr. Hunnewell & Mr. Cummings. 19 �LEVI VOLUME 1 In the aftemoon had a call from Capts. Kelly, Barzillai of the Maro, Swain & Benj. A Gardner of the Martha, the two former stopped to tea & spent part of the evening. • The Kamoholelani arrived from Kauai. Tuesday 10th. The first moderate weather for more than a fortnight, & the only chance during that time for vessels in the roads to enter the harbor. They had increased to 14 or 15 in number. three were towed in this morning & four more in the course of the day. Reed. from on board the Congress Capt. Worth 11 packages of articles (mostly small) gratuitously brought by the kindness of the Captain & the generosity of the owners by which we are laid under obligations to both. Wednesday 11 tho All the vessels in the roads except one the Daniel Capt. Buckle entered the harbor- the wind was from the sea and the chance favorable. Made arrangements to take the Schooner along side the Clarkson tomorrow morning to land our supplies. A young bull belonging to us having strayed into Manini's herd has been altered & marked by his people. This I noticed some days ago and to day I spoke to Mr. Marine conceming it. He said call just • before night when the cattle are brought up 81ld point out your bullock, I called with a native & designated the creature. A woman of the establishment declared the creature was theirs that it was the calf of a certain cow which she described; and that she knew the history of it from its birth. Marine said you hear what the woman says I know nothing about it-If you have a bullock in my head I do not want it-mine are marked. I saw how matters stood 81ld felt that it was not worth while to quarrel with him 81ld his people about the affair-though by a thorough investigation of circumstances I am satisfied we could recover the creature. The apostle says why do you not suffer yourselves to be defrauded rather than go to law before the unjust. I think it best to say no more about the thing & let it rest. Thursday April 12th. The wind being from the sea, in about a S.E. direction, and the appearance of a storm out-we deferred landing our supplies from the Clarkson-I however recd. from on board the Martha a cart shipped by the Ed. in 1825-a strong, well made & excellent carriage,-just what we want to bear the beating of Honolulu-it is constructed for a horse or for oxen by having fills and a tongue to ship & • unship at pleasure. This evening rain and an angry sky. Think we shall have a blow from the sea,- very unfortunately for Capt. Buckle,- his ship lays out side and pitches tremendously. 20 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Sabbath 15th. A temporary cessation to the rain allowed the people to assemble for worship; but we found the ranai a very unfit place to conduct religious services in-a stable would not have been worse• wet & filthy: but the people assembled there & there the truth of God was addressed to them. The Spirit of God can make it effectual under what circumstances soever heard. Monday April 16th. Walked to the village met with one of the Captains who brought a few supplies this spring for the mission who enquired privately whether the harbor fees were not remitted to those ships which brought freight for the missionaries having heard he said that was the case. He seemed to be satisfied upon the point when I told him that the port charges had been remitted only in cases where a large shipment of supplies was brought. Tuesday 17. Went out with the Schooner to the Clarkson and received the supplies brought by that vessel for the mission-We were detained till afternoon for a part of the articles owing to the sailing of the Abigail & Palaena on account of which the attention of the crew was required in altering the position of the ship. By an arrival from the Society Islands reed a letter from Mr. Loomis dated Raiatea Feby 10. His health had somewhat improved and that of his family was very good. • The Waverly and other vessels arrived from the windward leaving Kaahumanu rna at Lahaina. Wednesday April 18th. Employed in arranging the store house & stowing away the supplies reed. by the Clarkson which the workmen drew up to day. Thursday 19. A few scholars were examined this afternoon in writing on the slate, being the day for the quarterly examination. Many of the scholars are absent after sandal wood & others that remain seem to have set aside the palapala & turned to play. The road for some time past has been thronged with idlers wasting their time at maika & gambling the king himself taking as much interest in these sports as his people. Went on board the Swift Capt. Jonathan Swain & reed. a box addressed to the Rev. C.S. Stewart shipped in Deer. 1825, & brought out gratuitously. Saturday 21st. A company of natives consisting of the more regular natives have been engaged in forming paHisades around the meeting house so near as to lean against the building by which the house is • secured from the entrance of goats, cattle & hogs and may be made comfortable to meet in. Sabbath April 22nd. A fuller congregation than usual Mr. %itney preached in the morning and Mr. Bingham in the afternoon. 21 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday 2Jrd. This afternoon had Poki & his wife & Auhea & her husband to tea. Tuesday 24th. The Pulaholaho arrived from Kauai and brought news of the death of Koakanu; called • the brother of Kaikioewa. Thursday 26th. The Pakukai sailed this morning for Lahaina with Kekauluohe and attendants-she had been sent for by Kaahumanu & Hoapili wahine her mother-who directed her to bring with her Kinau her younger sister; but she refused to accompany her. The Wailele also sailed about the same time on board which I sent articles for Mr. Richards. The King and Haalilio took tea with the family this evening. Friday April 27th. The King & Pob left this morning in the Niu for Waianai & Wailua. They are going to superinted the delivery of sandal wood-The Kamolohelani & Waverly preceded them and Mr. Hunnewell having chartered the Miss.y Packet sailed soon after the Niu. Mr. Charlton took passage with Mr. Hunnewell for Waianai He seemed quite offended that the King had permitted so many of his people to attend him. He spoke of some of the King)s attendants in very harsh terms called them a set of vagabonds and the very refuse of the nation-the very worst persons in the islands-He had got the King away in hopes he would be freed from these scoundrals-and now they have gone with him. He said, if • Kaahumanu did not come back soon he should go to the windward on purpose to see Governor Adams & her in order to have some of the worthless fellows removed that keep about the king-He meant he said to advise that about a dozen of them be banished to Fannings Island. Thursday Mar 3rd. Kaumaumaakea the head man of Honolulu died this morning very suddenly. He had been ill, but was better and went up the valley to direct & assist his people in cultivating the land. On his way he complained of a trembling in his legs. 'W'hen he arrived at the place of work he gave some directions about clearing a water course for irrigating a kala patch-and squat down near the running water: pretty soon he fell, the people hastened to his assistance & took him up. - he uttered but one short sentence & expired. This afternoon the Packet arrived from Waimea on this island and brought for NiL Hunnewell 190 pieul of sandal wood. Saturday May 5th. Attended with Mr. Bingham the interment of Kaumaumaakea. A grave had been • opened in his own house; in which the coffin had been deposited before our arrival. Mr. Bingham made a few remarks, sung a hymn & prayed. Perfect stillness and order was observed-Thirty or forty persons were in the house mostly females clad in mourning, & a number of others outside. The shortness & uncertainty 22 �LEVI VOLUME 7 of life solemnly affected our minds as we slowly returned from this scene of mourning. Sabbath 7th. A full congregation in the momg. ML \\1hitney preached-in the afternoon the assembly • was much smaller, ML Bingham preached. Monday May 7th. ML Whitney addressed the people who assembled this afternoon to attend the monthly concert. We were gratified to witness a larger company present than we have seen for several like seasons past. The families met at the wood house and united in observing the delightful season. Tuesday 8th. Kaahumanu and Opiia arrived this mOlTling from Lahaina. The former in the New York & the latter in the Wailele. The New York came to anchor first and we went to the beach to salute Kaahumanu-we found her in the vessel & we went on board to meet her on landing she accompanied us to the mission house, where a hymn was sung and a prayer of thanksgiving offered up. A physician Dr. Pelham attended her, who brought letters of introduction from the brethren at KaLlua, who give him a very good character. The people appear very much pleased with the return of Kaahumanu to this place. The Missionary Packet sailed for Waimea on this island about 3 o'ck this aftemoon in the service of Mr. • HUIU1ewell who has gone in her. Kamahoula has entered on board as a hand and has a young man with him as a hoa hana. Wednesday May 9th. Mr. Bingham conducted native service this aftemoonMr. Whitney not being able to attend meeting in consequence of a sick head ache, which increased to an intenseness almost insupportable. An emetic was administered in the evening and after it had operated several times he became in a degree composed though his suffering was still great. Thursday 10th. A larger number of persons than usual attended the evening conference at the mission house. Kaahumanu & OpUa were present and a number of others who have never before attended. Kaahumanu remained at the mission house during ni.ght. We leam that she proposes to build immediately the meeting house some time ago contemplated and for which most or all the timber is cut. She has sent word to Bob & the king to dispatch Aneane the chi.ef to whom the work was iJ.1trus;:ed to collect the timber & remove it to this place. • An eclipse of the moon this evening almost total shadowed entirely by the penumbra. It commenced at a few minutes past 8 o'ck middle about half past nine or a quarter before 10 o'ck. I did not observe the close but it was probably about 11 o'ck. The natives who were at the house asked many questions respecting the 23 �LEVI VOLU1ffi 7 cause of the phenomenon and they seemed perfectly satisfied with the account of it which we gave though they did not seem well to comprehend how the earth could so get between the sun & the moon as to cast • its shade upon the latter & hide it from our view-They seem to have exploded the notion that it is occasioned by the Akua's devouring the moon. Sabbath May 13th. Mr. YVhitney had an attack of the Calera morbus last night and was not able to go out this day. Mr. Bingham conducted service both in the rooming and afternoon. The congregation was large particularly so in the morning. The people who attend Sabbath School instruction assembled in the meeting house. A larger number than usual were present owing to the return of Kaahumanu and Opiia. They were present and each of them recited a chapter of Christs Sermon on the Mount. Wednesday May 16th. Mr. \Xlhitney preached the lecture-a pretty large congregation a considerable number of those who have been absent for sandal wood having retd. among the rest LaanuL The Missionary Packet returned from the west part of the island and brings 220 piculs of sandal wood for Mr. Hunnewell. Thursday 17. Mr. \Xlhitney & myself accompanied by a number of natives made an excursion to the • pale. ML W. rode part of the way. An English whaling ship the John Palmer arrived having stopped at Lahaina, Capt. Clark brought letters from Mr. Richards also a letter from Mr. Bishop which was recd. at Lahaina by the Govs. Schooners. Mr. R. states that Kekauluohe was confined on the 13th instant and that the child died half an hour after its birth. Mr. Bishop communicates the fact that it is a time of scarcity with the people of Kana and that the Miss. families at Kailua have been destitute of flour for six weeks. Friday 18th. The King & Boki and their numerous attendants arrived from Waialua. The King immediately called upon Kaahumanu and was received by her with singular tenderness & affection. Saturday May 19th. Learn that the king has taken Kuke the Tahitian teacher for an instructor for himself & people and that he intends turning again to the palapala. Met with Boki this afternoon who gave me a kind salutation. He confirmed what we had heard with respect to Kuke's being secured for this place, and remarked that it is his intention now to tum to the pono. • Sabbath 20th. Mr. Bingham preached to a very large congregation from 1 Peter 2 c. 22 to 25 v. In the afternoon Mr. lXlhitney preached from Jer 7 part of the 14th verse-"Saying, peace, peace; when there is no peace." 24 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Mr. Hunnewell gave us an account of reports in circulation respecting Mr. Richards. Viz. that he is engrossing all the trade with the ships at Lahaina.-also that Capt. Clark of the John Palmer felt himself • injured by him in consequence of his telling the natives that they would be cheated if they traded with him (i.e. with Capt. Clark) This we told Mr. H. we would vouch was a misunderstanding and a mistake altogether. We should hardly think such things worth a thought were it not that lies the most improbable, calumnious and base respecting the missionaries are credited & circulated far and wide. There are those here who catch at any thing which may casually be said to our disadvantage and swell it to something enormouS. But the Lord will reward them according to their works as they love cursing so it will come upon them, it will come into their bowels like water and like oil into their bones. As they propagate lies we will endeavor to make known the truth of God-and pray even for those that haet us. Monday May 21st. Set a calker to work on the deck of the Missionary packet-the seams are quite open & the whole deck needs to be calked. His price is $2.50 per day & his board. Two dolls. & a half per day & board I find is the common price of labor for mechanicks . Tuesday 22nd. Mr. .Bingham & Mr. \X1hitney have commenced revising the first Chapters of Luke in • order to their being printed. Their plan is to prepare 24 pages & strike off a number of proofs & put them into the hands of the chiefs & the brethren of the other stations for critical remarks-and as soon as corrections can be made to commence the printing of the whole. In this way to proceed till Luke is printed which they expect will be effected in considerably less time than a year from this day. Mr. W. says September. Commenced a School this day among the natives of the Kings train. If I am instrumental in any degree of turning their attention from gambling & other sports I shall feel that I labor not in vain though they should accquire little knowledge of the English which is the language I propose to teach them. Wednesday May 2.3rd. We have heard that Boki & his wife Kuanaua & Kinau, Kaomi & the woman with whom he has cohabited and also a number of the dissolute persons in the king's train have been taxed for their misconduct, for intemperance, adultery & fornication-Boki 80 piculs of sandal wood Kuanaua & Kaomi the same quantity-Boki's wife) Kinau, & the woman with which Kaomi was connected each 40 • piculs. It seems by this that Kaahumanu has some energy and that she in conjunction with the windward chiefs feels like punishing the disorderly and br'mg'mg them under their mvn rules. This act does not look much like submitting to userpatlon. 25 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Friday May 25th. This has been with me a very busy & laborious day. I have been employed almost without intermission from sun rise to sun set.-in the morning coopering water casks to send to Kailua, • calling upon Harry Zupplien to settle a difficulty respecting some stones which I contracted for with a number of natives who claimed the right of selling them while he denied it;-the result at last was a consent on his part for me to buy them: called upon Capt. Jack respecting filling the casks with water,engaged a number of natives to work on a lime kiln and superintended the wark,-made a division of various articles for the stations-at sun down set fire to the lime kiln. The natives with whom I made a contract to cover the roof the blacksmith shop commenced work and required my attention. I was obliged to make them tear off the grass of part of one side after it was put on the work not being done faithfully. Saturday May 26th. Sent on board the Schooner 7 bbls. of beef & 6 bbls. of pork & two other barrels for the windward stations. Work men employed in the forenoon drawg. up stones in the aftemoon cutting & squaring them. A man acquainted with the printers art now under the care of the Americ81l Consul & recommended by him to us as a printer offered himself to be employed in our service-He is willing to work for a small • compensation over the price of his board. Me B. thinks we had better pay him American prices for work & let him board himself Wednesday 30th. Finished shipping supplies for the windward and intend getting all ready to day & early tomorrow morning to set sail. Capt. Jack was married this aftemoon. Thursday 31st. At 25 min. before 12 o'ck set sail the wind was pleasant & the sea smooth at sun down several leagues to the windward of Diamond Hill. Had worship on deck at the going down of the sun. Immediately after I betook myself to my berth. I did n;t vomit but was just sick enough to be uncomfortable. Friday June 1st. At day light found ourselves wide off the western point of Molokai & about half the distance fi-om Oahu to Lanai. At 11 o'ck took the bearings of Oahu W Lanai S.E. Molokai N .W. MaUl E. The high land of Oahu about W. by N. or W. halfN. from where I suppose Lahaina to be situated. • Light breezes part of the day, towards night more wind but directly ahead. Saturday June 2nd. At day light we were between Lanai & MauL It being almost calm & a current against us I had the boat let down & putting some of my baggage into it I set out for Lahaina and after 26 �LEVI VOLUME 7 about an hour smart rowing reached the shore. On my way to the house I was met by Mr. Richards whom I was rejoiced to find at Lahaina as I had some fears he might be absent on a tour around the island. He had ~. returned two days before with Mrs. R. who had accompanied him. They were attended in their journey by Nahienaena and other chiefs and found the excursion both pleasant & healthfuL It was towards noon before the Schooner got up to the anchorage having to contend against a strong current. In the course of the day called with Mr. R. upon the chiefs found them in very good mood & very inquisitive respecting the state of things at Oahu. I was very cautious in communicating intelligence & referred them to Cap. Jack. Auhea appeared much interested in the notice that candidates for baptism were to be propounded on the Sabbath at Oahu for admission into the church and seemed very desirous to know whether herself & husband were among the number. She called towards evening at the house of Mr. R. 's and resumed the subject: she appeared serious and interesting. Sabbath June 3rd. Attended divine service and witness a full congregation & an attentive audience. Monday 4th. Supplies shipped for Lahaina were landed from the Schooner and preparations made for sailing in the afternoon for Kailua. Afternoon I walked with Mr. R. to visit his land. I have never seen • Lahaina look so barren as now. It is owing very considerably to a destructive wind which took place in the winter. At three dck I went on board the Schooner to set saiL In getting under way we drifted astern & run against the Pupuka: but fortunately ver{ little damage was done. some time was lost in getting clear & after getting under way the wind being moderate & the current strong against us we lost ground & was obliged to come to anchor again. A canoe came off from Mr. Richards' just at evening & I went on shore, and took tea with the family. I found Nahienaena there with a number of her attendants where she had come to be instructed in singing. A gentle land breeze setting in at about half past 10 o'ck I went again on board the Schooner & we immediately got under way, but we made very little progress. Tuesday June 5th. Found ourselves within sight of Lahaina when the light enabled us to see where we were. It "vas afternoon before we got past Molokini, but a pleasant breeze springing up towards evening we • stood out by the Eastern end of Kahoolawe and we hoped to be off Kawaihae in the morning. Wednesday 6th. The wind died away in the night and we made little progress. At day light Kohala point in sight. 27 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Maunakea & Hualalai visible. The sea very smooth disturbed by nothing but the long swell. We were becalmed most of the day and part of the time we plied at the oars. In the afternoon a breeze from the sea • set in and we made pretty good progress and about dark we were off Hoona or Fisherman)s point. The moon shone pleasantly as we passed along the shores of Kana & the white foaming surf breaking along the beach contrasted finely with the dark rocks of lava with "vhieh the shore is lined. Thursday 7th. We thought it not safe to enter the harbor of Kailua in the night and we stood off and on all day light. About 6 o'ck in the morning we came to anchor near the shore and the boat was immediately Imvered to convey me on shore. I "vas met by Mr. Bishop at the landing & by him conducted to his house. Breakfast was on the table and set down \vith pleasure to partake the bounties provided-They had been for a considerable time destitute of bread & I was happy that I had brought some on shore with me kindly provided by Mrs. Richards for my passage. After breakfast I walked to the house of Mr. Thurston but he was absent having set out early in the morning for the woods to cut fuel. In the course of the forenoon I called upon the Governor & delivered letters from Oahu afterwards went with Mr. Bishop on board the Schooner and attended to the landing of supplies for the station. • Friday June 8th. Went on board the Schooner attended by Messrs. Thurston & Bishop carrying various containers for the wine & spirits which I had brought undivided-After drawing off a division for the station & carrying on shore various small articles, Capt. Jack attended to the landing of the water & the casks, and made preparation for sailing after dinner for Kaawaloa. About 2 o'ck I went off and we immediately got under way passed under the stem of the Kaoholelani which arrived in the morning from Oahu. At 6 o'ck I left the Schooner in Kealakekua bay and went on shore at Kamvaloa. I was met by Mr. Ely on the beach and conducted by rum to his house \vhere I received from Mrs. Ely a very hearty welcome. Soon after Naihe & Kapiolani called in to present their affectionate salutati.ons. They had questions to ask respecting affairs at Oahu. I delivered to Naihe the letter from Kaahumanu and referred them for other information to Capt. Jack. Saturday 9th. As soon as breakfast & family worship were over I was paddled off in a small canoe to the schooner which lay at the opposite side of the bay. I returned in the Schooners boat laden with supplies for • the station and as soon as they were landed I went off with Mr. Ely & his little son to draw of a division of the wine & spirits & to bring on shore the remainder of the articles for the station. In the afternoon ascended the precipice over hanging the village of Kaavaloa and went to the place 28 �LEVI VOLUME 7 where the flesh of Capt. Cook was burnt after having been separated from the bones. Within an ancient enclosure where it is said the flesh was consumed by fire Lord Byron of the Blonde frigate & his officers • erected a monument of loose fragments of lava supporting a wooden pillar with the following inscription upon a plate of copper. In memory -ofCapt. James Cook R.N. who discovered these Islands The year of our Lord -1778This humble monument is erected by his fellow countrymen in the year of our Lord -1825From this spot I walked a short distance inland over a rough path, but as time would not permit of my • going far back I was obliged to content myself with a distant view of the country which was enlivened by the appearance of cultivation & fertility. the bread fruit & other trees seemed to flourish & their green spreading branches added very much to the beauty of the prospect. I descended the precipice with cautious step passing probably over the very ground up which the lifeless remains of the unfortunate Cook were dragged to the place of dissection. Sabbath June 10. The Kamoholelani arrived about 8 o'ck from Kailua. The people having assembled for worship, we walked at 9 o'ck to the meeting house which was comfortably filled with an auditory dectent in exterior & with seriousness in general marked on their countenances. Mr. Ely preached a plain & good discourse which was listened to with attention. At the close of the service Mrs. E. attended to a catechetical exercise of the youth. At dinner we had the company of Mr. Thompson & Capt. Little from the Kamoholelani, who spent the day at Mr. Ely's attended with us the afternoon service for the natives & took tea with the family at • evening. At 10 o'ck in the evening I left the house of brother & sister Ely and went on board the Schooner with a view of getting under way about midnight for Kailua. 29 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday June 11 tho It was past 1 o'ck A.M. before any movements were made for getting under way & it was 2 o'ck before we left the bay. The moon shone bright & the land breeze blew moderately and our • passage to Kailua was pleasant. We anchored at 6 o'ek just as the land breeze was spent. OUf boat was immediately lowered & I went on shore & took breakfast with Mr. Bishop. Mr. Bishop desirous to visit the division of Kohala & Hamakua concluded to avail himself of the Schooner to proceed as far as Kawaihae. He embarked with me in the evening and about 11 o'ck we left the harbor with a very moderate land breeze. Tuesday 12. OUf progress was slow during the night so that at sun rise we had not advanced more than 20 miles. A sea breeze however setting in favorably at an early hour we proceeded with desirable speed and about half past one o'ck P.M. we were so near to Kawaihae, that the boat was lowered for MeR & his attendants to go on shore. We were detained till 4 o'ck for the boat as soon as it was taken up we shaped our course for Kohala point and were up with it just after dark. In passing the point we were favored with a moderate N.E. trade. Wednesday 13th. At sun set we were offWaimanu-near the division of Hila. Thursday 14th. About 9 o'ck A.M. spoke the Pakii from Hilo bay-left Waiakea last night. • At half past 5 o'ck PM. we were off Laupahoehoe. Saw the Pupuka ahead, offMaulua. Friday 15. At sun rise we were off Maulua having made very little progress during the night-a light head wind & a strong current against us. Sun dm.vu, have made scarcely no progress today. We are 8 or 10 miles to the leeward of Makahanaloa the N.W. point of Hila bay. Several canoes came off this afternoon enquiring for salt. In one of these the foreigner John Hiller who came passenger from Oahu went on shore-his residence being at Makahanaloa. Saturday 16th. Calm during the night-and tossed most uncomfortably by the swell. At day light found ourselves off Makahanaloa & entirely becalmed. Afraid of being set back by the current we lowered the boat and got out the sweeps :md began towing after rowing an hour and a half a very gentle sea breeze set in which we improved to the best advantage. We moved along but slowly and it was past noon when we came to anchor in a part of the harbor opposite the mission establishment. Soon after dropping anchor we were visited by Mr. Ruggles who came off in a canoe. He took passage • onshore with me in the boat. Mr. Goodrich was waiting at the landing and I was recd. by him with a hearty welcome & conducted to his house where I took up ladings during my stay. After dinner I walked to Mr. R's establishment which is near by & was reed. most kindly by Mrs. R. 30 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Here I found Kapule and her husband. Sabbath June 17th. At the usual hour for divine service I walked with Mr. Goodrich to the meeting • house, which is situated about 80 yards from this residence on the path to the shore. The house was filled -800 or 1000 persons sat waiting to hear the word of life. The women occupied the right hand side of the house & the men the left. The service was conducted by Mr. Goodrich. After the exercises were closed Mrs. Ruggles & Mrs. Goodrich met a number of adults & children for the purpose of catechetical instruction. The afternoon service was not attended by so numerous a congregation as that of the morning. Many of the people coming from a distance are not disposed to return to the afternoon worship. Monday June 18th. Mr. Goodrich spent the fore part of the day in fishing with a seine in which he employed 8 or 10 natives. The S.E. shore of the bay is very favorable for dragging the net to land being a smooth sand beach. Called upon Maalo in company with Mr. Ruggles. His constitution appears considerably impaired. He seemed pleased \vith our visit. Wednesday 20th. Jack altered the position of the schooner this morning, moving her nearer the • Waiakea shore for the convenience of taking in wood. Thursday 21st. Walked with Mr. Goodrich to the woods which border the Wailuku river we visited two considerable water falls one is a very beautiful object, the body of water in the river is drawn to a narrow pass and is precepitated over a precipice 75 or 80 feet perpendicular height, at the foot of which is a cavern partly hid by the falling torrent and into which the waters rush by the violence of the fall. In the time of a freshet the scene must be grand. Mr. G. showed me a place in the river where he intends opening a water course to irrigate his land. Kamehameha formerly opened a passage at this spot for the water & a course is marked for it to run in nearly to the mission establishment. A dam at the head and a few barriers along the way to prevent the waters flowing in a wrong direction is all that is necessary. Friday June 22nd. An unpleasant circumstance has occurred today with respect to Mr. Ruggles land. The head man of the adjoining land lays claim to a part of that given by Kaahumanu to Mr. Ruggles. He says the boundary extends to a path which cuts Mr. R's land nearly in hvo. The bounqary was defmitely • pointed out by Kaahumanu but he declares she did not know. Mr. R. thinks it is a stratagem of the chief woman of Hila to get the use of a few kalo plats which the people esteem valuable. He has had much talk with her & her husband. They charge it all to the head man, but join with him in saying that he is right as 31 �LEVI VOLUME 7 to the boundary. Mr. R. determines to write to Kaahumanu giving up the land unless the difficulty can be satisfactorily settled. • Monday June 25th. Called upon Maalo this forenoon he was near the door of his house he invited me in & gave me a seat. He pretty soon began to speak of the return of Mr. Ruggles to Hila said he was very glad, he had asked of God to send him back & he had come when he came he desired to make him a present and he had given him a quantity of kapas he called upon the scholars to furnish them & they had brought them in. This he had done for his joy at the return of Mr. R. said to him you are very kin-It is God he replied that is kind. I said we should love and serve him. He answered, yes. In parting I exhorted him to attend to the immortal interests of his soul that he might be saved & be eternally happy in heaven. He heard me with seriousness and seemed to be sensible of the importance of the subject. In the afternoon I bid farewell to the brethren & sisters of the station by whom I have been very kindly treated & hospitably entertained during my stay and went on board the Packet. At half 5 PM. we weighed anchor & made sail. We had a light breeze & did not get out of the bay till some time after dark. Tuesday June 26. At 8 dck A.M. we were off the mokuna between Hilo & Hamakua. Having a good breeze at half past 3 P.M. passed Kohala point and at dark we were under the high land • ofMaui and 15 or 20 miles to the E. ofMolokini. During the night it became almost entirely calm. Wednesday June 27th. At day light we were becalmed and continuing calm all the morning, I concluded to go ashore in a canoe & proceed to Honuaula where I intended to stop with the vessel agreeable to the wish of Mr. Richards to take in a quantity of house timber. We got out our canoe and in company with 5 natives I proceeded to land distant about one mile. I very soon found the timber a gave directions to have it in readiness. It had been bought by a teacher of a school for books committed to his hand by Mr. Richards. The teacher informed me that all his scholars amounted to eight kanaha. The place appeared considerably populous. It is a region of much salt and I purchased twenty four bundles to take with me to Oahu. There is a salt lake if I am rightly informed in the vicinity. A pleasant sea breeze setting in soon after I got on shore the Schooner came up & dropped anchor in the mouth of the harbor. The timber was immediately carried on board and we were ready to go on our way again in the course of two hours. The head man treated me very hospitably, gave me a large goat & a very • nice fish & another person made me a present of a fowl. We weighed anchor with a light breeze but the wind pretty soon changed and blew briskly out of Maalea bay & drawing directly between Molohni & the land we were not able to get to the windward of 32 �LEVI VOLUME 7 that island after going about a number of times to little profit, we concluded to go to the leeward of it and shoot over towards Kahoolawe where we were told we should take the wind from the channel between • Hawaii & MauL We found the benefit of this measure soon took the trade wind on the other tack and had a quick passage up the north side of Kahoolawe. At sun down we were streaching across with a very pleasant breeze from the north point of Kahoolawe towards Lahaina roads, where at one o'ck at night we came safely to anchor. Thursday June 28th. At sun rise went ashore in the canoe. After breakfast the timber obtained at Honuaula & part of the plank from Hila were landed. In the afternoon called on the chief in company with Mr. Richards. Found ],-htenaeml in school attending with the other scholars 25 or 30 in number to questions in arithmetic. Mr. R. requested they might exhibit a sum in multiplication which he had given Robert the day before his schooL About a dozen stood forth including the young princess & in a few moments exhibited their slates with the sum done correctly, except in the case of two individuals who had made a mistake of one figure only. On our return Mrs. R. had tea on the table after partaking with them, I went on board the Schooner and at 5 o'ck got under way \vith a pleasant sea breeze we soon took the trades blowing fresh and at 9 o'ck we were nearly up with the western point of Molokai. We shortened sail in • order not to be up with the harbor before morning. Had we nm with all sail set we should probably arrived by 2 a'ck. Friday June 29 1827. At the dawning of the day we were off Diamond Hill we took in more sail to shorten our way until it should be light enough to enter the harbor. Passed a ship & brig in the roads. In beating into the harbor the wind was light & in one instance while in the act of going about the Schooner touched bottom on the after part of her keel but by our running forward she passed off clear. July 4th. (Wednesday). In honor of America Independence the Am. Consul gave a dinner to a party of about a dozen. The brethren of the station had the honor of being invited. Mr. B. & Mr. W. attended but having for several days been severely affected with a bile upon the lip which had rendered me unable to attend to business I declined the invitation. Towards evening I took a walk towards Waikiki on my way I met Hannah Holmes who was walking • down from Jones country seat, as I supposed to the village. In passing her I just saluted her and gave her my hand. On my return I met her again a few rods from the Mission house. She said she had been knocking at the door of Mr. Binghams house, but could not find any person there. They were absent at Mr. ,\Vhitnevs 33 �LEVI VOLUME 7 I said to her are you as happy now as you were formerly. She burst into tears & replied no. I cry a great deal • I cry every day. I was affected with her answer and her appearance. I said you m~st take care of your soul Hannah, that is yOUf all-If you lose your soul you lose every thing. She said I know it. I told her to repent & forsake her sin. She appeared much affected. I could not but hope that the Savior regards her as a lamb of the flock though she is now in captivity under the power of the enemy. May Jesus break the snare of the fowler & liberate the captive. Saturday July 7th. This day arrived the French Ship Comet of Bordeaux. We learn that there are several Catholic Priests on board together with a number of artisans & vine dressers who have come out to settle here in consequence of the representations of JaM Rives. If we are rightly informed they came expecting to find him here & depending on him to pay their passage on their arrival and expecting to enter upon his plantations of which according to his accOLmt he had many in the islands and extensive influence with the King & chiefs. The priests expected to be teachers for his people & propagators of the Catholic faith in the islands. Mr. Bingham having come to the conclusion of visiting Hila for the benefit of his health is making arrangements to sail early in next week. • Sabbath July 8th 1827. The meeting house recently erected at this place by order of Kaahumanu was opened this morning for public worship. Mr. B. conducted the exercises and preached from the 132 ps. 7 v. 'We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his foot stool." Tuesday July 10th. This afternoon Mr. Bingham embarked with his family on board the Miss. Packet for the windward. A large number of people accompanied him to the beach. Kaahumanu rode down in her waggon. The King also walked down, and Consul Jones sent his boat to convey them on board. A boat also from the English ship was also kindly sent to render assistance in the embarkation if necessary. Friday 13th. Auhea arrived this morning in the Pupuka from Lahaina, reports that she saw the Packet at anchor in Lahaina roads yesterday morning. The vessel she was in having been becalmed all night under Lanai & not made any progress. Sabbath 15th. The Congregation was not very large today but the people were attentive, and many seemed to hear as for their lives. The subject of the discourses was solemn both parts of the day & Mr. W • spoke with seriousness and fervor. Some perhaps may have been pricked in their hearts. In the morning "but as the days of Noe were so also shall the coming of the Son of man be." In the afternoon, "I have a message from God unto thee." 34 -------- �LEVI VOLUME 7 Tuesday July 17th. The French emigrants having been landed by the captain, and tidings having reached Kaahumanu that they were designing to remain here, she called for the captain and informed him • that he must take them away again. He declined saying that his contract was to bring them here & land them. That he had no means for conveying them away and would not take them on board. Kaahumanu has seemed determined that they shall not stop. But it seems from the conversation of the captain that she will be defeated in her design to send them away. Auhea has made enquiry respecting what will be proper to be done in reference to her sister Kinau, who has been living in a criminal connexion with Kekuanaua. Her mother is very desirous of reclaiming her and is disposed that the connexion should become lawful by honorable marriage. They think it proper that she should be brought back to this place from Waialua where she has gone with this man. That she shall remain here till he has finished cutting the sandal wood which he is required to procure. And afterward they two to be married according to the Word of God. Wednesday July 18th 1827. A larger number of natives attended the lecture this afternoon than I have seen on a like occasion for some time past. Mr. W. preached from Heb. XIII. 4. "Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers & adulterers God will judge." After sermon a marriage was • solemnized. Friday 20th. Met with a French gentleman this afternoon at the store of Mr. Hunnewell who came from the coast of S. America about a month ago in a Portugese Brig. I have not learned what his motive is for stopping at the islands; but he manifests a great desire to become acquainted with the native language, and is assiduous in collecting words, but labors under a very great disadvantage in not being able to talk English. I have a suspicion that he is an ecclesiastic. Saturday 21st. Sailed this afternoon the Balaena Capt. Russel of New Bedford. By this vessel I sent several letters, also a packet addressed to Mr. Hill contg. the Doctors Encyclopedia Spectacles reed. from Canton & letters from America for Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely Mr. & Mrs. Loomis & two for Mrs. Jerusha Chamberlain which have been on hand several years. The packet was sent to the care of Joseph Bourne of New Bedford, to whom I wrote a short letter requesting him to fonvard the bundle to the Missionary Rooms Boston. • I have been told today that the traders to whom the Sand. is1. nation is in debt have agreed to make a joint concern of the wood which they may receive on account of the debts, each severally to share in the proceeds of the wood according to the amount of his demand. 35 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Sabbath July 2Ind. Full and attentive congregations both parts of the day. Monday 23. The Owhyhee arrived from St. Francisco---She has been at Norfolk Sound, brought notice • of the Triton, Griffon, Volunteer, Active, and the Louisa a ship blongiH.g to the same concern as the Active commanded by Capt. Martin. The Convoy has been sold to the Russians and Capt. McNeil who was master of her came passenger here in the Owhyhee. The Kamehameha may be expected from the coast in a few days. The Cap. of the French ship requested an interview with Kaahumanu, his object was to enquire whether she had a wish to have a Consul sent out from France to reside here. She answered him in the negative and requested him to take away the passengers which he has cast ashore here, and he promised to do so. Tuesday July 24th 1827. Examination of the schools. The number of scholars brought forward was very small compared with some examinations which we have had before owing partly to the absence of some of the teachers and scholars, but principally to a want of interest on the part of the people, and the indolence & indifference of the teachers. Eight hundred and seventy eight were examined in reading all of whom knew the letters & most of them could read without difficulty. The scholars that were presented but knew not their letters were disgraced. One considerable large school was stopped in the examination because • many of the scholars hesitated in the letters of the alphabet. Those who write on the slate were brought forward in one school about 400 in number Laanui gave out the following sentence which was written by the whole with scarcely an inacmacy of spelling. E haalele ka hewa a me ka make E hek koke ka pono i ke ala. The exercises \vere concluded with prayer. In the evening Mr. W. & I went to converse with Kaahumanu respecting the appointment of a school committee for the better management of the Schools. She and OpUa very fully approved of the idea and were willing to use their influence to carry a plan for restoring the schools into effect. We thought it advisable that Poki & the king should be consulted and as soon as their approbation shall be gained to appoint the persons & draw up a system of regulations for the direction of the Committee. Wednesday July 25th. Mr. W. & I met with the teachers this morning to give them advice respecting • the management of their schools and the propriety of bringing forward no scholars to be examined but such as know the letters & can spell in words of two syllables. Friday 27th. The French Ship Comet sailed this afternoon and we were told by Bob who took tea with 36 �LEVI VOLUME 7 us in the evening that the Cap. was going in search ofMr. Rives. The Captain gets no remuneration for bringing out his passengers at most nothing more than what he gets of their effects which he hoid back. He '. did not appear very well affected towards them or their patron with the latter he might well be displeased. 'Xlhen Kaahumanu told him to take away the emigrants he said he would not.- If moreover they were put on board he should give them nothing to eat. He said to her you had better send them away in some whale ship-head them up in barrels & thus send them off. Mr. \X1hitney had a conversation with Boki in cormexion with the other chiefs respecting a visiting committee to raise up the schools and superiIlted them. He approved the plan and named a number ofhi5 people whom he thought suitable persons to be entrusted with the business. Sabbath July 29th. The congregations were as large as usual81ld apparently more attentive & serious. Monday 30th. A number of teachers met at Mr. W'hitney's this morning in pursuance of a previous arrangement, with a view to enter into an agreement to visit the schools statedly though~out the island. Sixteen teachers were selected and arranged into two divisions of eight each, & then subdivided into divisions of four each, for the purpose of visiting the schools once in two months. One division to be engage at one period of examination and the other two months following (at another)-four being • associated to go together in one direction say towards Waihki and four in an opposite direction say towards Moanalua. A paper was drawn up by Mr. W. containing a brief statement of their duty in the form of instructions which was read and approved. The plan was submitted to the chiefs & received their approbation & the time for commencing the work of visiting & examination fixed at the day following the monthly concert every two months-from the first Tuesday in August Tuesday July 31st. The English ship sailed this morning for Waialua. Auhea & Boh took passage in her. The Packet anived from the windward. Reed. letters from Mr. Richards at Lahaina & from the brethren at Kailua. Mr. B. did not go to Hila a strong wind in the channel between Kohob point & Maui induced him to direct his course for Kailua where the schooner anchored Saturday 21st inst. He was advised by the • brethren to try the air of the region back of Kailua. The Gov. offered rum the use of his house at Kuahewa 5 miles from the sea and there he has removed with his family. Mrs. Ely was confined on the day of Mr. B. 's arrival at Kailua. Mrs. Thurston enjoyed pretty good health but Mrs. Bishop was somewhat feeble. 37 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Four small schooners arrived to day including the packet & two vessels left the harbor the English ship & the Brig Owhyhee. The Brig is bound to Hawaii & I regretted that I did not know of her sailing in '. season to \-vrite to the brethren. Wednesday August 1st. Kaahumanu embarked this afternoon in a double canoe to go to Honouliuli whence she vvill set out by land for Waialua to visit the king, who reports say is suspicious of Kaahumanu that she is designing to rebel. She stated herself that she had heard that the King had been informed that she was forming a plan to rebel against rum. \Xlhether she supposed the king had any such fears or not she seemed to think it worth her while to take the trouble of a journey to see him. She had been invited to take a passage in the English ship which sailed yesterday, but she declined and said she chose to go by her mvn conveyance. She took dinner at Me lXlhitney's and said she felt a reluctance to leave us, and not at all comfortable in prospect of going away. Having let the Schooner to MI. Reynolds to go to Kauai at the rate of$250 pI. month at the expense & risk of the mission, she got under way just before dark and left the harbor for KauaL Friday August 3rd. The Chinchilla arrived this day from Canton. Capt Meek brought a letter & a phial containing vaccine matter from Me Sturgis--collected by him at the request of Me {?}earson of the English • Factory.-Capt. Meek has also on board some packages addressed to Mr. Bingham & presents to the mission from Capt. Edes. News has been received by this arrival of a War in Europe-England, Spain & POltugal against all the other European powers,-Russia, Austria, Prussia, France &c. Russia building a very great navy. This news needs confirmation. Sabbath 5th. A full congregation :in the morning-thinner in the afternoon but both parts of the day attentive. Just before the ringing of the last bell in the afternoon, the mullatto man who works for us, came into Me \X!hitney's yard & seated himself upon the step of the front door having his face bruised & covered with blood which he said was done by m Englishmm who came to his house & with whom he had had a quarreL pretty soon the man was seen coming in compmy with another and Smith said there he comes drunk with my pistol in his hand. Me W. bid Smith leave the house but he kept his seat at the door till the • man came up to the gate & seeing him about to enter passed through the house & made his escape out of the back yard-the mm with the pistol entered the gate & came up to the door &'was upon the point of comg. into the house but was prevented by Mr. W 'who asked him what he was agoing to do with that 38 �LEVI VOLUME 7 pistoL- he said it was a pistol which the muIlato man had fired at him, and pressed forward to come into the house. With a resolute voice Mr. W. bid him depart. The man begged his pardon & stepped back.• Asked Me W. to examine the pistol-said it was loaded. He appeared in a very great rage & seemed intent upon doing more injury to the muUato. They pretty soon left & said they should carry the pistol to the govr. of the fort. Shortly after we saw Manuia in persuit of Smith, but finding his wife he learned the cause of the affray & he seemed inclined to justify the conduct of Smith. In the evening Smith came to the house again with his wife for protection-said the man had sworn that he would take his life. We advised him to apply to Manuia for protection as he was Govr. of the fort. Monday Augt. 6th. 1827. \\1e were favored with the perusal of Am. papers brought by the Chinchilla from Canton, and with grief have noticed the death of another Miss. of the Board the Rev. Gordon Hall miss. to Bombay. He died of the Colera morbus after a few hours only of sickness. We also learn that the Bap. missionaries in Birma are safe though they experienced great suffering & were in iminent danger. About 200 people were present this afternoon at the concert for prayer. A messenger arrived from \\1aialua this afternoon with a note from Dr. Pelham to Mr. W. for medicine; in which he states that Pualenui had had an appoplectic shock & was in a very dangerous situation. '. Thursday Augt. 9th. Early this morning the Schooner arrived from Kauai with wood for Mr. Reynolds. Friday 10. The Kamoholelani arrived from Kauai this evening having on board Kaikioewa & KeaweamahL Saturday August 11th 1827. Kapu was notified this morning that we must take care of our cattle that they go not to Manoa lest evil should befal them. Have made enquiry for some person to guard them. Walked to Waikiki this afternoon to speak with Kamahoula upon the subject. On my return went to Makiki to see some house timber with a view to the building of a new native house. The Miss. Packet sailed this afternoon in the service of Mr. Reynolds to Kauai. She will go to Wahiawa on his business at our risk. Sabbath Augt. 12. At 12 o'ck a salute was fired at the fort. We were at first at a loss to account for so unexpected an occurrence, but we found out that this is King Georges birth day. Kaahumanu the king & Poki are all absent-we are not at all at a loss to account for this violation of the Sabbath nor have we the • least doubt i.n our mind who was the author of it . Wednesday Augt. 15th. Being in the company of the two consuls this morning. The Eng. consul asked whether Mr. Richards is expected at this place on my answering in the negative. He said he should be 39 �LEVI VOLUME 7 under the necessity of going up to see him as Me Richards had laid a very heavy crime against Cap. Buckle of the Eng. Ship Daniel in stating that he had bought a female slave at the islands which he had taken on '. board his ship. If it was a fact, he said, he should be obliged to take notice of it: but if it could not be proved Cap. Buckle could prosecute the editor of the paper for a libel. I told him the fact of Cap. Buckle's having obtained a female at Lahaina his having paid for her and taken her away without her consent could be fully proved. As to what the act would be termed in law that I was not able to decide. He had much to say upon the greatness of the crime of being engaged in purchasing slaves, and intimated that Mr. R. had published a libel, fOf, he knew, he said, that the woman went voluntarily, and more the oath of no native would be admitted on testimony. It was the opinion of both the consuls that the account of the attack of Cap. Buckles crew upon Mr. Richards was exagerated. They did not see the necessity of making such things public. Mr. Jones in particular declaimed against it said Mr. Evarts told him in Boston that nothing to the injury of character shd. be published whatever the missionaries might write. In the course of a long conversation Mr. C. had an opportunity of descanting upon the character of the Soc. islanders and of the people of these islands of the folly of attempting to make them better. He also affirmed with respect to India that he knew that not a convert to Christianity had ever been made from • among the people of that country. In regard to the government of these islands he declared that the King & Boki are the only persons who have any thing to do with it-the only natives I suppose he meant. Thursday Augt. 16th 1827. The Chinchilla Cap. Meek sailed bound to Norfolk Sound to touch at Kauai. Kaikioewa sailed in the Pakii for Waialua to meet the chiefs. Mr. Hunnewell & some others set out by land for the same place. The Eng. Consul I learn accompanied Kaikioewa. I was told he threatens sending Mr. Richards & some others of the missionaries to England as witnesses against Cap. Buckle to prove the charge of his having purchased a female slave. Since writing the above I find the joint letter of the missionaries at this station written on the occasion of Mr. Stewarts return contains the charge to which the English consul alludes: Therefore the burden of proof will rest upon the subscribers to that letter. Sabbath Augt. 19th. Full congregation both in the morning & afternoon. The Packet on her return from Kauai came to anchor about 12 o'clock A.M. in the roads. We could not • account for her not coming into the harbor, till Capt. Jack called up & told us she was stopped by the order of Manuia who wished no to have a species of fish called kull disturbed or prevented from coming into the harbor. 40 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday 20th. After some delay on account of the illlwillingness of Manuia to have the fish disturbed the Packet came in & began to discharge. She was completely filled on deck & below. Jack brought up on '. his own account two horses several goats & a hog besides three or more large trunks for Kapule & several of her men together \vith forty bundles of poe, calabashes &c. All these were on deck. They were mercifully favored with moderate weather had they experienced rough weather their deck load would have been in danger. Tuesday 21st. The Schooner having been disburdened of her cargo Mr. Reynolds wished to get her away before dark for Waialua; but Capt. Jack & the people seemed disinclined to sail tonight.-They wanted fresh water on board & the men wanted their pay for their two last trips. They called up just at night & I settled with them. Wednesday Augt. Und 1827. The Packet sailed in the course of the forenoon. The Owhyhee & Kamoholelani both sailed just afternoon bound to Kailua. I sent letters &c. for the brethren at Kana also a letter for the brethren at Hila as one of the Brigs we learned would go thither. The Captain took charge of the letter & said he would deliver it if he went there. ie The Tinmouth which came to anchor last night from 'iX'aialua returned tills afternoon, thence after taking in Kaikioewa she will sail for Hila. Saturday Augt. 25th. The Brig Kamehameha arrived this morning and entered the harbor. She is from the coast of California & has a number of horses on board-The Capt. brings notice that the rumor of a war in Europe was in circulation; but that no official account of it had reached the coast. Having heard that Capt. Barnard of the ship Persia which arrived yesterday is in a very ill state of health a note was addressed to him by Mr. \Ii. & myself tendering him our sympathies & the offer of any service that may be in our power to render him. I found him at the establishment of Mr. Warren comfortably situated but very much reduced in flesh & in strength. I called upon him again in the afternoon in company with Mr. lXThitney. ML Reynolds & Capt. Charlton arrived this morning from Waialua by land, they report that Kaahumanu was on her way to this place & had got as far as Pearl River where they left her early this morning. • Kaahumanu arrived this evening from Pearl River. Sabbath Augt. 26th 1827. The Brig Niu which has been absent sometime at Waialua arrived this morning & entered the harbor. The Packet also arrived from Waialua with wood for Mr. Reynolds. 41 �LEVI VOLUME 7 Monday 27. The Packet was freed ofthe wood to day & the charter of her ceased. Tuesday 28th. A small Spanish Brig arrived for the coast this morning loaded with pearl shells it is said to pay for repairs. • Sent our workmen on board the Schooner to set up the rigging & do what wants to be done. Friday August 31st 1827. The workmen finished setting up the rigging of the Schooner & Mr. Anderson, who I employed to fit a square sail which I have recently had made, finished his work. The work upon the Schooner has taken up my attention & a good deal of my time for the last four days. Yesterday the Kamehameha sailed, as I was told, for KauaL Sabbath Sept. 2nd. A very full & pretty attentive congregation in the morning; the congn. was smalier in the afternoon but more attentive. Monday 3rd. Early this moming sent a cow & her calf for Mr. Ely on board the packet which is to sail for Lahaina & Kailua. The Schooner did not get off so soon as I intended-The people on board had some affairs to attend to, notwithstanding special orders to them to get aU things in readiness on Saturday. Having lealned there were letters for the mission on aboard the Sabina of New York, a large beautiful ship which arrived in the roads on Saturday & got into the harbor this morning, about 9 months out & last from • Guayaqil, I went on board in company with Mr. Whitney. We \vaited a short time on deck till the captain had finished breakfast. \Vhen he came up we were politely invited below & he gave us the letters. One was from Mr. Stewart to Me Bingham written in great haste the Cap. said. I reed. a package from Me Loomis put on board the Sabina at Guayaqil by Cap. Grimes. It contained severalletters from Mr. L & a journal of hi.s visit at the Society Islands. In his letter he states that the vessel was in the most iminent danger of being wrecked on a reef of rocks a little to the southward of Valparaiso the very reef upon which the O'Cain struck &went to pieces a few years ago. Vie would be grateful to that merciful providence that preserved them when exposed to a watery grave. He mentions being kindly treated in Valparaiso and of having obtained a passage to the U.S. in a Baltimore brig for which he was to pay $400. In his account of his visit to the Soc. Islands he finds occasion to speak much of the conduct of a certain person who was there sometime ago and had done very great mischief by exciting the natives to evil, by selling spirituous liquors contrary to the laws & by opposing every thing good. He rendered himself obnoxious to the people • at length and as Me L remarks in a letter to Kaahumanu they kipaku'd him. The missionaries at this station are not unacquainted with this man, and think the Chiefs will ere long have a right view of this character. Opiia told Me "Whitney this evening that Boki makes no secret of telling Kaahumanu that this 42 �LEVI VOLUME 7 I. person has been urging him to oppose her authority & raise rebellion against. her. Tuesday Sept. 4th 1827. Reed. letters this morning & a present of oranges from Kailua. Mr. Binghams health was improving, he states that the symptoms of the liver complaint are all gone & is ready "vhen it shall be thought duty to return. Mr. Goodrich was at Kailua on a visit from Hila but about to return, shortning hi.s visit on account of the intelligence that Kaikioewa had sailed for that place. Learned from Capt. Hubbell this evening that a letter from his son in New York dated in Feby last & reed this day by the brig Gen. Suitor, contains the notice of a war between Spain & Portugal. Wednesday 5th. Had the company of Mr. Moor formerly mate of the London & a young man mate of the Sabina now in port at our house. They took tea & spent part of the evening. Both these gentlemen appear very friendly. Thursday Sept. 6th. Capt. Hubbell & his son of the Sabina called upon the family this forenoon: and with them some of the ship's crew brought two small boxes for Mr. Ruggles from his brother shipped on board the Sabina to the care of Cap. HubbelL The gentlemen made themselves very agreeable-Cap. H. in a particular manner seemed to feel an interest in the mission & expressed opinions respecting our 1.- usefulness very much at variance with what are advanced by many who reside among us & others who visit the islands. Wednesday 12th. Reports are in circulation respecting a certain folk that he has been guilty of moe kolohe with Kekeb, and with tv,.'o others both of whom have been designated by name. Kelda is said to have been guilty of this crime with several other persons, and as she has been one of our Thursday evening congregation Mr. W addressed a note to her forbidding her attendance in future on the ground that his meeting is designed for those only who are candidates for baptism or who give some evidence of a desire to be received into the church. The Kamoholelani arrived from the windward & brought a short letter from Mr. Richards to 1:vk W., Capt. Little reports that the Schooner had gone on to Hawaii. Thursday Sept. 13th. I was exceedingly annoyed this morning with the conversation of several persons at the store of Me. French- The contemptible wretch who kept a billiard room at the time our Schooner • arrived un took to tell the company Capt. Pitner, a certain folk & another person whose conversation showed him to be a vile hookamakama-about the gambling affair in which Roundey lost, otherwise was swindled out of $50 - and a brave story he made of it too. The Captain of the Missionary Packet was'the 43 �LEVI VOLUME 7 gambler-the Captain of the Miss. Packet indeed, said one,-a laugh, Capt. of the M~. Pack.!! I supposed the subject "vas introduced because I ,\-vas within hearing and was in doubt whether I ought to • say anything. I concluded however to hold my peace and get out of tt:.e way as soon as possible. Friday 14th. Cap. Hubbell called up this afternoon and spent an hour or more with the famity, and took tea, \YJe have been much pleased with our intercourse this gentleman. He seems to take a very different view of our work from many around us. His vessel will san tomorrow. End of Volume Seven • • 44 ",. � 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 0007 - 1826.11.28 - 1827.09.14 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1826.11.28 - 1827.09.14 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/62c710725c2a6ce9b71d217110767784.pdf ce9817f07c32696da6972bfaf3e0eef5 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 8 Volume VIII • September 15, 1827-April6, 1828 • Honolulu Saturday Sept. 15th 1827. Kinau & Kuanaua who have just returned from the other side of the island called upon us this morning & appeared friendly. It is said they have come over to be married in conformity to the wishes of the chiefs. The manner in which they have been living together for some months past is highly disapproved of by them. Hoapiliwahine in particular manner desired a reformation & gave directions to Auhea to have an interview with her, and if she could not persuade her to renounce the man with whom she is connected, to be married to him. She refused to separate, but would consent to marry. Sabbath 16th. A very large congregation this morning, much larger than usual owing perhaps to the presence of Kinau & Kuanaua. Mr. W. preached from Rom. VII. 9. "For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, & I died .. " In the afternoon the congn. was not more than half as numerous. Mr. W. preached from the Lords Prayer. In the evening Mr. W. sent for Kekela to come to his house the he might converse with her respecting • certain reports in circulation to the prejudice of her character. She denied altogether the truth of them & asserted her innocence in the most positive manner. We should be inclined to place much more confidence in her protestations, had she not once before when notoriously guilty, as fully & positively denied her fault & with tears declared her innocence. . ..., • ! .0;- ,,' Wednesday Sept. 19th. The Packet arrived about noon from Lahaina where she arrived from Kailua on Saturday morning 15th with Mr. Bingham & family who propose stopping at Lahaina several weeks tb be with Mr. R's family in a season of domestic solicitude. Mr. Bishop who was expected in the schooner with .. Mr. Bingham waits for further light upon his path before he leaves Kailua. Kekuanaoa & Kinau were united in marriage this after~noon: a large concourse of people assembled to witness the ceremony. After service the new married couple walked into Mr. W.s & subscribed their.na:]Iles .. ;. ~. \ to the register of their marriage. Mr. W. & I accompanied them to the hall of Kaahumanu's house where they had a supper provided. We sat down with them Kaahumanu, Opiia, Laanui, Manuia-his wife & other natives & with the Eng. Consul, his wife & wife's sister. Set fire to a lime kiln. The Niu sailed for Lahaina & Hilo by which I sent the articles for Messrs. Goodrich & Ruggles that were put up to be forwarded by the Packet at the time she sailed to the windward with Mr. Bingham. Sent 1 �LEVI VOLUME 8 !. Mr. Loomis journal to Mr. Richards with the request that he will send it to Hilo with the Brig. Thursday Sept. 20th. Kekela was readmitted to the Thursday evening meeting, as the proof her hewa is not easily obtained; but I think her guilt not at all improbable. We have reason to think she told a lie while she was at the house after Mr. Whitney had sent for her to notify her that she might return to the meeting.- She made a statement that was contradicted by a native who came in to the house a few minutes after her departure. Saturday 22nd. The Teignmouth which sailed for Hilo some time since with Kaikioewa & suit returned this morning with the passengers, having touched at Kailua & Lahaina on the way back. Kapule & her husband who came passengers from Hilo stopped at Kailua. Reed. letters from Mr. Bishop at Kailua & from Messrs. Bingham & Richards at Lahaina. Mr. Bingham requests me to engage Cap. Cole if possible to bring a ton of paper from Canton, gave an estimate of the probable cost & suggested a proposition to be made to Capt. Cole. Mr. Bishop states that Mrs. B. was quite ill had been attacked with disease since Mr. Bingham left there. Sabbath September 23rd 1827. A very full native congregation, several chiefs were present who have not been in the habit of regular attendance. Mr. Whitney preached in the morning from 2 Cor. V.,20. "We "'.' pray you in Christ's stead be ye reconciled to God." In the afternoon from Nehemiah 2,20 "The God of heaven, he will prosper us: therefore we his servants will arise & build." Kaahumanu called at Mr. W's after meeting in the afternoon. She appeared serious, requested Mr. W. to tell her plainly when he saw her in fault, she wished to be set right if she should speak at any time what was false, said her heart was full of evil & falsehood and was afraid she should say that which was not true. This candor on her part was very pleasing to us to witness. Monday Sept. 24. The King & Boh arrived from Waialua. They stopped last night in the neighborhood of Moanalua. I called upon both of them; they appeared very pleasant. Enquired this morning of Mr. Jones at what rate he will import paper for us from Canton, he said he would do it for 75 pr Ct. on Canton prices, if we send the money he will bring it for 50 dollars pr ton. Tuesday Sept. 25th 1827. Made an agreement with Cap. Cole of the Eng. Barque Teignmouth to purchase printing paper in Canton, demy size, for the mission to the amount of 300 dollars, and delivered the money- The mission is to pay $50 pr ton freight & 4 pr ct commission for purchasing. The return of the vessel may be expected in about six months. Thursday 27th. The King & the following chiefs embarked for Kauai this afternoon on board the 2 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Teignmouth which is to stop there to take in the remainder of her cargo of sandal wood Viz - Ie Kaikioewa & his wife, Boki & Auhea. Kuke also accompanied the party as chaplain. They expect to be absent two or three weeks. Kaahumanu & Opiia remain behind. Kaikioewa in his late visit to the windward obtained the manao's of the chiefs, to communicate to the King. They all agree in advising him to listen to Kaahumanu, & attend to the word of God - Gov. Adams however was not definite - He recommended the King to learn English & then he would be able to read for himself, and find out the right & the wrong. Sabbath September 30th 1827. A larger number of scholars attended the Sabbath School than usuaL Several teachers introduced their scholars who had not before attended. Monday October 1st. After the close of the concert prayer meeting Mr. Whitney & family embarked in the Miss. Packet for the windward. They will stop at Lahaina and after a short stay they will proceed to Hilo, unless it should appear to be their duty to go to Kailua. I am now left alone and upon me devolves all the duties of the station. But it appears the will of providence it should be so, and I have no disposition to complain. The cause is the Lord's & he knows best how to advance it - May he advance it in his own way & by his own means. Called upon Opiia in the evening & spent half an hour pleasantly with her & Laanui. • Tuesday October 2nd 1827. The examining Committee of teachers set out on their tour to visit the schools throughout the island. Laanui & Kalaaiaulu who belong to the party that go by the way ofWaikiki, remaing. behind to assist in the religious duties of this station, & Ii, who belongs to the party that go by the way of Moanalua, is detained by the illness of a relation (Kaaniani) at Koolau. A small Spanish Schooner arrived from the coast & confirms the news of a war between Spain & PortugaL Performed a funeral service this afternoon at the interment of a native. The Owhyhee this afternoon sailed for Canton & America. Committed to the care of Capt. Dominis three letters for the u.s. Visited Kaahumanu & Opiia this evening. They were at the house of the latter & in very good spirits too much so for spirituality. e, " Wednesday 3rd. Two Brigs & two ships arrived this day from the N.W. coast. Three of these vessels belong to the concern of Bryant & Sturgis. Received a package containg news papers & pamphlets &c. which were brought from Boston in the Louisa Capt. Martin now on the coast. The vessels have made out very poorly on the coast this season. 3 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Kaahumanu called here about 10 o'ck this morning & staid till the bell was rung for lecture in the afternoon. • I met the people (from two to three hundred,) and read the 10th chapter of Matthew & made a few remarks. The other exercises were as usuaL Richard Kalaaiaulu made the concluding prayer. Thursday October 4th. Called upon Opiia in the morning and afternoon,- The people having collected in the highway to witness a horse race she observed that in Kamehameha's time it was his policy to prevent such scenes of amusement, as a mea pono ole ka aina. I asked if the people had no amusement in his reign, she said their diversions were practiced at some place distant from the kings residence, that it was kapu where he was. Remarking upon the punishments of former times she said death was inflicted for slight offenses and that there very many who suffered. Stealing the kings property, putting the hand upon his shoulder & breaking the kapus were punishable with death-the offender was strangled & his dead body suspended at a heiau till the flesh dropped from the bones. I enquired whether Kamehameha had not heard of the true god & what were his thoughts concerning him. She said Vancouver had spoken to him concerning the true God whose dwelling was above and had told him to receive missionaries and listen to their instruction if any should ever come. I enquired what he thought of Vancouver's words. She said he • thought much of them, and that had teaches arrived in his days he would have abolished the kapus & attended to instruction. Friday October 5th 1827. Ascended Punch~bowl hill to attend the funeral of an old man who died last night. About 20 persons together with the captain of the fort walked in procession to the grave at which I made a few remarks, read the funeral hymn & prayed. I was shown a place where the bodies of criminals & those who had violated kapu were burnt in former times. It was a small apperture in the front of the hill & in full sight of the village, which being filled with wood received the body which was quickly consumed to ashes. In the afternoon while at the village attending to getting up some bread which I bought in the morning, I was taken with vomiting & it was with no small degree of inconvenience that I walked homewas quite ill all the rest of the day. I however found myself better in the evening. I invited Richard to sleep in the house with me. • Saturday October 6th 1827. Attended the funeral of an infant child belong.g to the family of Opiia . Kaahumanu arrived from Manoa & took lodging at the mission house. Sabbath 7th. A very full congregation & orderly. I read the 11 th & 12th chapters of Matthew and made 4 �LEVI VOLUME 8 a few remarks as thoughts occurred to my mind. Sabbath School was well attended & the scholars behaved well, which gives me encouragement. • Immediately after the close of the afternoon service Kaahumanu set out for Manoa. I was sorry not to have her wait till after the Sabbath, but she was ill, not having been able to attend service but once, and she attributed her indisposition to the air of this place. Opiia called after the meeting in the afternoon & staid till into the evening, and when the moon rose she set out for Manoa to attend upon Kaahumanu. Having heard that there was a good deal of disorder in the village during the day I spoke of it to Opiia. She said, it was the wish of her & of Kaahumanu to have it otherwise, but it was the foreigners that made disturbance & they could not prevent it,- selling liquor on the Sabbath was prohibited, but it was violated. She said they two were of one mind, but the other chiefs of this place did not think like themShe spoke of the influence which a certain person exercised over the King & Boki-a bad influence-and which he had no right to exercise-he was sent she said to look after his countrymen and his business extended no further. She said she had not got her information of his conduct by report. She had seen it • with her eyes and was not mistaken. Between 9 & 10 o'ck at night I was called to the door by a knocking, where I found Mr. Bumstead son of Dea. Bumstead of Boston, belonging to the whaling ship Origon, the boat had gone off & left him on shore & he had come up to obtain lodging during the night. I was happy to give him a bed upon a settee. The captain speaks very well of him as being peaceable & attentive to his duty, but deficient in skill. Tuesday October 9th 1827. Walked to Manoa to call upon Kaahumanu, I found her at the cane plantation together with Kinau & Liliha. after a short stop I proceeded on to the head of the valley to the kauliale of Kaahumanu, where I found Keliiahonui superintending a company of people planting kalo & making a fish pond. I ascended an eminence inland of Kaahumanu's plantation with a view to ascertain whether a situation could not be found for erecting a house for the station where the cool air of the mountains may be enjoyed. Wednesday October 10th 1827. The Tartar Cap. Bancroft arrived from the coast of S. America. She is seven months from Boston & six from Norfolk, Va. I was in hopes after hearing the vessel was recently from • the U.S. to learn that she had letters for us; but she brought none neither had she news papers except one or two. The Cap. states that all is quiet & prosperous at home. The noise about the war is all nothing. Ai: the lecture this afternoon the congregation was small, but the attention good. I read the 1.3 chapter 5 �LEVI VOLUME 8 of Matthew and made a few remarks as I read along. Thursday 11 th. From John Ii I have learned that works of darkness have been recently practiced at • Kaneohe by Aniani and some of his family. Aniani has been sick & during his illness John Ii visited him. He found with him a native physician performing heathenish ceremonies & administering medicines according to their old customs. He learned also that one of his wives) Napukana (of which he has threeJ a female who resided in the missionary establishment in the early residence of the families in the islands) had a house devoted to a false god-a hale akua where offerings were presented. This Ii saw for himself though it was at first denied. John Ii was very faithful to his relative and induced them to lay aside their foolish ceremonies in administering medicine to the sick man-and took away the offerings which had been presented to the invisible creature of their imagination. John seems to have manifested a good deal of zeal in the affair & to have warned & exhorted the persons engaged in these deeds of darkness) to lay aside their vain idols & serve the Lord Jehovah. He severely reproved Napukaua {Napukana?}) telling her that she had been instructed in the right way & knew better. I was indeed shocked with the stupidity of those persons particularly of the woman & of the Kahuna as the latter had been a teacher & knows how to read & write-& the former so much instructed as to be able to speak a little & read some English. • Saturday October 13th 1827. Attended prayer at the grave of a Scholar belonging to the school of Kaiana. Capt. Dale of the Ship Fawn called at the house this afternoon in the company of Cap. Adams the pilot) the latter was very much intoxicated and had a good deal to say respecting the Catholic priests of the prospect of their propagating their religion in the islands & of great success. Cap. Dale had fallen in with the Harvest Cap. Macy who delivered letters for the mission to bring to the islands. There were two for Mr. Ruggles and one for myself a duplicate of a letter from Mr. Hill the original of which was recd. about eighteen months ago. Sabbath 14th. A full congregation in the morning and thin in the afternoon-Read Matthew nothing particular this day. Monday 15th. Met with Capt. Macy of the ship Harvest which arrived yesterday. Having been attacked himself with scurvy and some of the crew being also sick with the same) he found it necessary to alter his course & to come to these islands which was contrary to his intentions. He lost a man of the scurvy a short • time before his arrivaL Mr. Charlton who arrived yesterday from Kauai in the Kamehameha says that island is the very worst in the group things there are in a dreadful state) every thing is kapu) not a potatoe from the land) not a fish 6 �LEVI VOLUME 8 from the ponds, nor from the sea can be procured,- the people are exceedingly oppressed - The chief Kaikioewa is a great villain-when he comes up here I would have Boki hand him up to the flag staff of the • fort-It seems the Teignmouth did not get the wood which was expected so soon as they desired and they threatned firing upon the fort & town unless the wood was produced within a specified time. This said person is complaing bitterhly to the chiefs concerning the state of Kauai & of Kaikioewa, says he ought to have his head taken off. I learn that he struck Kaikioewa (This I learn is not correct.) who was on the point of resenting it but bethought himself & let the affront pass. Wednesday October 17th 1827. The Niu arrived form Lahaina having Kapule & her family on board. Learn that the health of Mrs. Bishop was improving when Kapule left K. which was about 10 days ago. According to Mr. Bingham's letter his return here may be expected in 10 or 11 days from this time. He states that Mr. Whitney arrived on Friday morning after he left here, which gave him a passage of 3 1/2 days from this place, and that from Lahaina to Hilo he had a passage of one week. Mr. Ruggles was on a tour around Hawaii examining schools. Thursday 18th. The hired man finished the pit for burning lime, in stoning up which he has been • employed three days & a half. In the afternoon obtained a number of natives & with their assistance in cOllnexion with the hired man prepared the kiln to which we set fire just before dark. Sailed this afternoon the Lyra, Capt. Joy of New Bedford in whose care I sent a large packet of letters for America, those left in my care by Mr. Whitney and a number of others sent down from the windward. I committed also to Cap. Joy the manuscript copy of the Gospel of Matthew from the 10th Chap. inclusive to the end, addressed to Mr. Evarts. Cap. Barnard of the Persia being so far recovered as to render it safe for him to embark for home, took passage in the Lyra a ship belonging to the same concern as that of the Persia. Friday 19th. Captain Macy of the Ship Harvest landed the supplies for the mission shipped more than two years ago on board that vessel-Among the articles shipped were five barrels of Mackerel, as these were likely to spoil by keeping Cap. M. disposed of some of them & used the remainder, instead of which he landed four barrels of Albercore. By the Diana Capt. Blanchard which arrived to day from the N.W. Coast reed. a letter from Mr. Loomis • dated at Valparaiso, April the 3rd-Capt. B. states having had an interview with Mr. Loomis at Valpao. and receiving this letter from them the day before he sailed which was on the 5th of Apl. Saturday October 20th 1827. Was informed to day that a barrel of salmon put up on the N.W. Coast by 7 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Cap. Martyn of the Louisa, and by him shipped for these islands on board the Brig Active, Capt. Cotting, addressed to Mr. Bingham, had been opened on the passage, the good fish taken out & bad packed in their • stead. The fish I opened yesterday, & found them injured. The Captain informed me at the time he delivered them that he had opened & repacked them on the passage from the Coast, and expressed fears that having been brought from a cold into a warm climate they might be injured but that he had done the best he could for them. Was called upon to attended at the grave of a native brought from the fort to be interred in the common burying ground) a very few persons only were present and I learned that the remains were those of a criminal who had been put in irons, but for what offense it was not known unless it was for drinking to excess. The Pakukai arrived from Kauai with the king & chiefs and among them Kaikioewa. Sabbath Octr. 21st 1827. A very large congregation in the morning & rather fuller than usual in the afternoon. Neither the king nor Boki attended. In the afternoon the king rode to Manoa to call upon Kaahumanu. It is very evident that he has no regard for the Sabbath, little perhaps as his teacher-"wo Ie unto the world because of offenses; but wo unto him through whom the offense cometh.» It is exceeding painful to see the king led astray: but it is a consolation to know that the thrones of kings are under the control of the almighty and that he will do all his pleasure. Monday 22. A sailor belonging to the Harvest called at the house this forenoon, desiring to be told what he must do to be saved,- his language indicated great concern of mind. He is affected with the scurvy & says he thinks he has but a short time to live, and therefore wishes to know what he shall do for the salvation of his poor souL I judged from his appearance & scent that he was a man of intemperate habits, but he denied having ever drank to excess. Said he had been under concern about two years. He was very inconsistent in his declarations and was at a loss what to think of him. I gave him such instruction & advice as I thought the nature of the case required & dismissed him after giving him a few tracts. In the afternoon called upon Boki & the chiefs. Tuesday Octr. 23rd 1827. By the Becket which arrived this morning American papers were recd. as late as ApriL Being at Mr. Hunnewells one was handed me containing a letter from Mr. Richards giving an • account of the riotous conduct of the crew of the Daniel at Lahaina & of the captains having purchased for 160 dollars a female to accompany him on his cruise. It was remarked by a gentleman present that he thought the publishing of the account a very improper thing. I endeavored to exculpate the mission from 8 �LEVI VOLUME 8 blame in the publicity given to the affair. Another gentleman appeared to coincide with me in my views. but said if he should while at the islands live with a female contrary to our views of religious proprity & we • should expose him in America he should be enraged at that. Wednesday Octr. 24. Having lent our cart to carry timber to Manoa for Kaahumanu, it was returned this morning with the axletree & tongue broken. Kaahumanu however sent me three dollars to get it repaired. It will be worth about $10 including the stick. The lecture was pretty well attended. notwithstanding the king had gone up the road with a great company to race horses. Thursday Octr. 25th. The Eng. Whaling ship John Palmer, Cap. Clarke arrived from Lahaina. About noon Mr. Leonard first mate of the Hope which also arrived this morning from Lahaina called at the mission house and was the bearer of a letter from Mr. Bingham which gave an account of an unpleasant affair which took place at Lahaina on Tuesday evening. The facts were these. Some females in violation of the kapu were on board the John Palmer, one of which was the infamous Nakoko tb.ey were demanded by Hoapile {Hoapili}, the Captain said he had no knowledge of any females being on board his vessel nor had they his permission, Hoapili requested permission to search the ship & to bring them away this the captain • refused. In consequence of which he took possession of the captains boat & detained the Captain on shore with a view to force compliance, promising not to hurt him, or his property or his crew & to release him as , soon as he would send for the women to come on shore or allow his ship to be searched for them. He was detained about 2 hours in the mean time he had communication with his vessel by a boat of the Hope & one from his own vessel & it seems gave permission to his men to fire if they chose upon the town but directing them as he says to elevate their guns so as not to hurt the mission family. Mr. Richards having heard that it was their intention to fire upon the village hastened to the residence of the chiefs & advised the Gov. to allow the captain to go on board his vessel stating the reasons. Viz. that the Gov. had now shown clearly that he was decided in opposing the crime he complained of & that he had done what he could to recover the women, if the ship now detained them it was not his fault and as the captain had engaged to settle the business by 9 o'ck in the morning it would of course be a less evil to allow the Cap. to go on board than to expose the village to a fire from the ship. After a pretty long conversation he assented • to the Captains returning to the ship & launched his boat. About five minutes after this the firing from the ship commenced the hour allowed for the Captains return having expired. Six guns were fired & five shot thrown but no damage was done most of the shot were thrown in the direction of the mission house and 9 �LEVI VOLUME 8 passed very near it. As soon as the Captain reached the vessel the firing ceased. From Richard this evening I received an account of the conversation which took place at Kauai • between the Eng. Consul & Kaikioewa. The former made a motion of his hand across his own neck to signify that Kaikioewa ought to have his head cut off-threatened to tear down the fort said that Kuakini was governor of Hawaii Hoapili of Maui) N aihe of Oahu) Kaikioewa of Kauai and Kaahumanu over them all-and that the king & Boki were make ia lakou. Kaikioewa declared it was false that the king and Boki were oppressed or to be put to death by them. That the chiefs have the charge of the islands and that he Charlton was sent to look after the hewa of his own countrymen. Keaweamahi was for having the Eng1 Consul put in irons & sent to Oahu. Capt. Ebbets) it is said) disapproved very much of his conduct. Friday Octr. 26th. I find the affair of Wednesday evening at Lahaina makes a great noise) at this place. I have been questioned respecting what I know of the circumstances) and stated the principal facts as they have come to my knowledge. It is said to be a great thing forcibly to detain the master of a vessel on shore) and the governor of Maui will be punished for his conduct. But I am informed that there is a thing which has occasioned a greater excitement than the above affair & that is Mr. Richard)s account of the riot at • Maui two years ago) & the conduct of Capt. Buckle in purchasing a female to be the inmate of his cabin. The publishing of the affair seems to excite general indignation-all greatly disapprove of it) and seem very much to pity Cap. Buckle) who I fear intends visiting Lahaina to obtain satisfaction. Saturday 27th. The Kamoho1elani was to have sailed today for Lahaina) and if stories are true will carry trouble to that station. The natives say Mr. Richards is to be put to death for falsely accusing Cap. Buckle. I learned yesterday that a message was going up in her from the Consul that Nahienaena be removed from Lahaina to a place of safety) as he was going up to destroy the place. A report seems to be in circulation among the natives and is made to sound terribly that Mr. Richards is to be punished by death for some horrible crime which he has committed-I cannot learn certainly but it is said the Consul & Cap. Buckle are agoll1.g to Lahaina in the Kamoho1elani. She did not sail today. I have written to Mr. Bingham & Mr. Richards giving a hasty account of the state of things at this place & have given it as my opinion that Mr. R. ought not to be alone at this time. • Sabbath October 28th 1827. Had a very full congregation in the moming) the King was present. The congregation in the afternoon was as usua11ess than the morning. Kaikioewa was present both parts of the day. 10 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Monday 29th. Kaikioewa called early at the house this morning & wished to have some private conversation with me-after having gone aside with him he said will it be right for me to prepare to defend • myself, to put my guns in order & to train my people to the use of fire arms that they may know how to shoot. The Consul has threatnd to cut my head off-to put me to death-he shook his fist in my face an says ships will come here to fight I wish to be in readiness-to train my people & when they are akamai alaila waiho malie. I told him I did not know what would be proper for him to do-I said other nations made preparations to defend themselves. I advised him to deliberate fully before he took any steps, & expressed my opinion that what he had heard were only words to put him in fear & that England had no intention to send ships here to make war against him. He remarked the consul said Kuakini is king of Hawaii, Urumuheihei of Maui, N aihe of Oahu and I of Kauai & that the king & Boki are make ia makou. He seemed exceedingly hurt by the language & conduct of Mr. C. I said he did well in not resenting the conduct of the Consul when he shook his fist in his face.Advised him to pray much to God for guidance-that war was a great evil, that it was no small matter to destroy mens lives, for God gave life & he alone had the right to take it away, tat forgiveness was becoming in man, I adduced the example of our Savior giving his life for his enemies-I said we may stand on the • defensive & when evil comes to ward it off & continue to ward it off-he wished to know how many times he might ward off merely standing on the defensive-he said also must we stand still and allow ourselves to be destroyed. Suppose some one comes to injure or kill us what then-To this I replyed we may ward off. I referred him to our Lord's answer to Peter's question "how often shall my brother offend against me and I forgive him?" Tuesday October 30th. By the Independence Cap. Whippey from Hilo I reed. a letter from Mr. Goodrich & another from Mr. Whitney. By Mr. G's letter I learn that Cap. W. brought 30 barrels of supplies for the mission for further particulars he refers me to his letter by the Packet-as the Packet has not arrived I must wait her return for information. Mr. Whitney mentions that thepalapala is in a very low state at Hilo. Attended a funeral this afternoon. Wednesday October 31st. Wind from the sea and the appearance of a storm. The John Palmer and the • Hope entered the harbor fearing probably rough weather. The surff was very high & the wind brisk and the boats were strung along behind instead of being employed to tow the vessel as is usually the case. It rained considerably at the time of the lecture but the bell was rung and about 100 people were present. I read the 11 �LEVI VOLUME 8 25th Chap. of Matthew. Thursday Novr. 1st. The Chiefs have gone to Manoa for an ahaolelo. The consul has been representing • that Mr. Richards has committed such an offense in accusing Capt. Buckle that the nation is involved in the blame. The consultation is on account of the complaints of Cap. Buckle. What the chiefs intend to do I know not. There is a great noise. And the natives seem to think that Mr. Richards is to be put to death. I have no doubt from what I have heard both from natives & foreigners, that Cap. B. threatens to destroy the life of Mr. Richards and has declared that he is going to Lahaina to fire upon the missionary establishment. This however is a mere threat, though it would be better to meet a bear robbed of her whelps than a fool in his folly. Friday November 2nd 1827. Kaahumanu came down from Manoa this morning and called at the house in her way along. She said she had slept none last night from thought & anxiety-her love to God and the teachers. She did not wish to have Mr. Richards put to death and had come down on account of what was said and drreatned. She said the Consul had vehemently accused him. Opiia informed me that he had said Mr. Whitney was king of Kauai, Mr. Bingham of Oahu, and Mr. Richards of Maui-By & by the islands would be under the control of the missionaries,- that there would be no king here, that the state of things • will be just as it is at Bo1abo1a. They have no king there-It is an aina naalii ole. The ire of the Consul seems peculiarly excited against the drree brethren above mentioned, because the chiefs with which they are connected are specially friendly, and disposed to follow the word of God more than the chief of Hawaii. Against the other members of the mission he has nothing particular to alledge. Kaahumanu stopped but a short time at the house, said she must go and see the king's palapala or manao. Opiia staid some time longer, appeared very affectionate and manifested a good deal of concern on account of the present difficulty and said it was the naau hewa of the poe haole. In the course of the forenoon I called at the house of Auhea where I was told I could find Kaikioewa whom I wished to see. There I found the chiefs assembled for an ahaolelo: but they had about got through their conversation. I was invited to take a seat; and pretty soon was told they were going to send a canoe to Maui to carry letters & asked me if I wished to write. Kekauluohe gave me a seat at her desk and I began to write. The ahao1elo had now broken up. Boki came to me & addressed me in a very friendly manner; and enquired about the affair which is making so much noise. I said I knew the occasion of it, and then stated in few words the facts in Mr. R's communication which had become public and had reached the person criminated. When I mentioned the purchase of the woman for 160 dollars he said she was not sold. I then stated what 12 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Nahienaena had stated to Mr. Richards & which he communicated to me not long since-Boki said • wahahee. I said the natives all called it kuai-he said true enough it was kanaka talk wale no.- but it was ' not kuai. He said it will be well for Mr. Richards & the chiefs of Maui to assemble at this place and to have a full investigation of the affair before or with the poe haole, and not to be huhu wikewike. Then the right & the wrong would be distinguished. Tomorrow he said we will have a consultation as to what will be best to be done. After finishing my letter I returned to the house. After a while Kaiu came in and stated some things that were said at the ahaolelo. Boh remarked na hihia kakou i ka haole-mai paa kakou ka haole. If I understood my informant right Boki was not in favor of Mr. R's being protected by the chiefs, but of his being given up. Kaahumanu said if the teachers are to be assembled to be put to death e make pu kakou. Aauwai & Ooia called in the afternoon to communicate a manao for the king. The language was such as I did not fully understand, but they said it was a manao maikai loa and was in accordance with the word of God and designed to silence the poe hewa, for when the company makai should hear it they would fear & be quiet. In the evening Richard told me that Auwai & Ooia had had an interview with Leoiki, and that she denied having been sold to Cap. Buckle. I enquired of them while they were at the house how they understood the transaction at the time-both of them having been acquainted with the circumstance, and • they said she was sold. Saturday N ovr. 3rd 1927. Kaahumanu sent for me about noon, and informed me that they were going to despatch a vessel to Maui & Hawaii, and wished me to write to the brethren & give an account of what is going on at this place. We have written she said for the chiefs to assemble Nahienaena ma, Hoapili ma Kuakini ma Naihe mao We have also sent for Mr. Richards & Mr. Bingham to come down that we may have a full investigation of the affair of the haole. She wished me to invite as many of the missionaries to come down as could come or might choose to come. The chiefs are summoned on business of the state as well as this which concerns the mission. To consult respecting the act of Kamehameha in giving up the islands to the protection of Great Britain. Some very important business, I think, is to be attended to by them on their assembling together. Sabbath Novr 4th 1827. A full congregation in the morning. I read the closing part of the 26th chap. of Matthew & Kuke made a few remarks upon the words "By their fruits shall ye know them &c." I gave • notice that I should read in the afternoon the account of Christ's crucifiction; and invited the attendance of all who wished to hear about his death on the cross. The congregation of the afternoon was consequently larger than usual and the attention I thought very good. Kaahumanu spent the intermission at the mission 13 �LEVI VOLUME 8 house. The appearance of the Sabbath School was pleasing and afforded some hope that the labor is not bestowed in vain. • Monday Novr. 5th 1827. A letter came to hand this morning from Mr. Goodrich brought by a vessel from Hilo, in which I am informed that he was making arrangements to embark for this place on board the Warren, Cap. Bliss which was expected to sail on Saturday. He adds at the close of his note ((you may expect to see me soon". I have been told to day that it is thought Mr. Richards will be ordered to depart from the islands as he has been the author & occasion of much trouble. Boki it is said is offended that he has made public a transaction of Wahinepio which brings reproach upon her character. It is remarked if Cap. Buckle is guilty of slave dealing the crime is chargeable upon thousands in England & America and upon multitudes in every land, as well as upon a great many more at this place. The prince of darkrless seems to tremble for his kingdom and is about to make an effort to withstand the torrent of light which the word of God beings to pour in upon this land. He is mustering his forces and if he has not some faithful friend & firm supporter of his interests here we shall have him in person. The Concert was well attended. I read the 28th chapter of Matthew and was pleased to see it listened to • with interest. Wednesday November 7th 1827. Kaahumanu returned to Manoa being a little unwelL The lecture, I thought, rather thinly attended. I read part of the 26th Chapter of Matthew which seemed to engage the attention of the people. The canoe despatched last week for Lahaina returned today-reports the Packet on the way down but detained by calms. He also saw the Pakii & Pakukai. Thursday 8th. I have reason to think that the Packet did not sail as reported yesterday by the native from Maui. He says she was to have sailed on Monday evening & mearly supposed she sailed. He left her at Lahaina and did not see her on the way. Mr. Bishop was at Lahaina. I hear that the chiefs of Maui have written to Kaahumanu ma stating that they are not acquainted with any fault of Mr. Richards and that they are ready to stand between him & harm. Friday N ovr. 9th 1827. Notice came from Manoa that the pipi onionio (Mr. Ellis' bull) - had been • taken up for intruding upon cultivated ground. I rode up to see something about it, and called upon Kaahumanu who was at Puupueo. I mentioned the fact to her, or rather she remarked first that the creature had been taken up, & I inquired whether he was forfeit for having trespassed. She said no he should be set 14 �LEVI VOLUME 8 at libertyl and the other cattle likewise l of which I understood there were thirteen belonging to Mr. Marine. Kaahumanu appeared very pleasant and said she should go makai to spend the Sabbath & wished to stop at • the Mission house l to which I gave assent. She asked me if she might not have one of Mr. Ellis cows to take care of and have the milk I told her she might. On my return I discovered the Missy. Packet running down along shore. I hastened home l and as soon as the Schooner entered the harbor I went to the village. The boat pretty soon came on shore and I went on board where I found Mr. Bishop & his family. Mrs. B. I was sorry to find in an ill state of health and had come down on that account in hopes of deriving benefit from a change of air. The Schooner left Lahaina on Tuesday at which time the vessels which left here on the Saturday preceding to bring down the chiefs had not arrived. Mr. Bingham remained to support Mr. Richards in case the threats which have been made should be put in execution. In the evening Mr. & Mrs. Goodrich arrived from Hilo having left the Warren in which they embarked at some distance in offing. It was dark before the boat reached the surffl and it was so dark that the people could not see the entrance of the harbor and were in doubt where to steer to get in. While in this state & not knowing what course to take they were providentially met by some canoes bound to Waikiki and the • natives very kindly turned back and piloted the boat into the harbor. It was nearly 8 olck when they landed and felt very grateful for the kind care which a gracious providence had exercised over them. The Warren in which they took passage set sail from Hilo on Tuesday. Mr. Bishop took the eastern end of the house & Mr. Goodrich the western as a temporary accommodation. Saturday N ovr. 10th 1827. The Packet was towed off to the Warrenl which was under way out side and brought along side to receive Mr. Goodrichls baggage. She was detained some time and it was just dark when she came to anchor in the harbor. Nine vessels sailed today. This being the first day for about a fortnight since a favorable opportunity has offered for ships to go to sea. Sabbath N ovr. 11. A very full congregation in the morning. Mr. Bishop preached both parts of the day. A few foreigners met at the mission house in the forenoon to whom Mr. G. made an address. Monday N ovr. 12. Employed today in getting up Mr. Goodrichls baggage & timber for him & the •• mission. Towards evening the Pakukai arrived from Lahaina with the chiefs Nahienaenal Hoapili kane & Hoapili wahine & others. In the evening attended prayers with them at the house of Kaahumanu. 15 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Tuesday NovI. 13th 1827. Arrived this morning the Niu from Lahaina with MI. Bingham & MI. '. Richards & their families. I went off in the canoe of the Missionary Packet to communicate with them before their leaving the vessel agreeably to the wish of MI. Richards expressed in a letter which came to hand last evening by the chiefs. Pretty soon after my arrival on board Capt. Little announced that a boat was along side sent off by Manuia the Gov. of the fort to convey .the families on shore. MI. Richards took passage in Cap. Little)s boat & MI. Bingham in the boat sent from the fort. I returned in the canoe. MI. R. was met by Manuia & told that Kaahumanu was in the fort and wished to see him. We all walked into the fort and were received with great kindness. After salutation) Kaahumanu took the lead in conducting the brethren & their families through the fort and towards the mission house. She walked before with much dignity and we followed with wives & children. When we arrived at the king)s gate she asked which way we would go. It was thought best to call upon the king and we entered the enclosure & proceeded to the stone house where he now resides. After paying our respects to the king) we walked to the house of MI. Ellis and saluted Mrs. Bishop and then proceeded to the mission house where breakfast was waiting prepared by Mrs. Goodrich. The natives flocked in to testify their satisfaction at the arrival of the families. After breakfast a hymn was sung & MI. Bingham offered a prayer in the native language. Several hours were occupied in • discoursing upon the events which have brought MI. Richards to this place. The Lahaina chiefs appear determined to justify & protect MI. Richards. They have given testimony in writing to the truth of that part of Mr. R.s communication which states the purchasing of a female by Capt. Buckle. This has been a day of much interest and of much confusion) we have had very many calls from chiefs & natives and have gained much evidence of the sincere attachment of the people to the missionaries. It is hoped a good degree of unanimity will be released in the counsels of the nation at the present meeting of the chiefs) and that the interests of the mission will be promoted. Wednesday N ovr. 14 1827. Mr. Richards recd. this morning a written communication from MI. Charlton requesting him to make oath to a certain statement contained in a printed paper purporting to be an extract from Mr. Richards) journal wherein Capt. William Buckle of the Ship Daniel had purchased for 160 dollars a female slave) stating that if what was written was matter of fact) it was his determination to send Capt. Buckle home for triaL To this MI. R. replied that he had not seen the communication alluded to • and that he could not make oath to any news paper declaration & moreover that he had never written or said anything which by a fair interpretation could be construed to mean that Capt. B. had made a purchase for the purpose of reducing to slavery. 16 �LEVI VOLUME 8 There has been handed me this day for translation the letter of Hoapili to Kaahumanu giving an account of the affair of the John Palmer Capt. Clark, in withholding the females which had gone on board • his ship for purposes of prostitution & the firing upon the village by that vesseL Hoapili fearing that some evil might possibly befall Mr. Richards from the rage of his enemies, or thinking perhaps he might have fears from them, sent a number of men to sleep in the house with him, for purposes of protection. The lecture was well attended, Mr. Richards preached from 1 Thess. IV. 18. ('Wherefore comfort one another with these words." Thursday Novr. 15th 1827. The remainder of the house timber from Hilo & the supplies reed. by the Independence were drawn up today part of the supplies were stored in the cellar of the new house, which is now nearly in a state to be occupied, and into which Mr. Goodrich will remove in a few days. The boards belonging to Mr. Ellis are to be laid for a floor; they will not be planed, but simply laid down to render the place habitable. Mr. Richards received a second communication from Mr. Charlton accompanied by the paper containing the extract referred to from Mr. R.s journaL To this Mr. R. replied, and in a poscript stated that • he had not authorised its publication and repeated that he had never intimated that Capt. B. had purchased a female for the purpose of reducing to slavery. Capt. Clark called upon the family this afternoon-likewise Mrs. Taylor-the latter staid to tea. Friday Nov. 16. Hoapili & Poki & his wife took tea with the family this evening. A small schooner from the Society Islands belonging to Capt. Charlton arrived this morning. She has had a very long passage-a native member of Mr. Wilsons church having a recommendation to the S.1. chh. came passenger. He has come in quest of a niece. Saturday Novr. 17th. Mr. Goodrich removed from Mr. Ellis house and took up his residence in the new The Ship Tartar, Capt. Bancroft sailed this afternoon, a strong trade wind blowing which has continued ever since Tuesday afternoon. Sabbath 18th. A very crowded audience in the morning to whom Mr. Bishop preached from the 2nd • Peter III Chapr. 19 verse. «The day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night." In the afternoon Mr. Richards preached from the words «Prepare to meet thy God." A few foreigners assembled at the mission house a little before noon and a short service in English was 17 �LEVI VOLUME 8 conducted by Mr. Richards. • Monday 19th. Mr. Richards received a polite note from Mr. Charlton requesting him if perfectly ' convenient to walk to his house at 10 A.M. o'clk. Mr. R. not feeling willing to go alone requested me to accompany him. We walked together at the hour mentioned to his house and were invited by the Consul into his office, where we found Cap. Clark of the John Palmer. The Consul mentioned that Cap.Clark had entered a protest which was to be sent to England. He refered to the act of Hoapili in detaining the Captain on shore and spoke of it in strong terms of reprehension and made some enquiry respecting the letter of Hoapili to Kaahumanu giving an account of the affair which he said differed materially from verbal statements of Hoapili. Mr. R. was not communicative on the subject, but simply corroborated the statement respecting his attempt to effect a reconciliation & the success of it. The Consul said he could swear that Hoapili did not write the letter and did not believe it was written by a native as no native could write a letter like it. It was written in the style of a public document. He gave several reasons for believing it was not written by a native-It was commenced by a regular date and address, written upon lines and one page after another filled up in order till the letter was closed. He brought forward a writing of Mr. • Bingham's in the native language & asked me if the hands were not the same. It was a hand with which I was not acquainted and therefore I could say confidently it was not written by any member of the mission. After a pretty long conversation respecting the affair of the John Palmer and other miscellaneous subj ects, the Consul introduced the subject of Capt. Buckle's purchasing a female slave. He held in his hand the paper containing Mr. R.s account of the riot at Lahaina & the fact of Cap. B.s having purchased a female for 160 dolls. He said Cap. B. had been accused of a high crime which was piracy by the British laws and he was fully justified by that publication to send Captain B. horne under arrest. He read various parts of the communication & asked several questions amidst a multitude of desultory talk in which missionaries, the patrons & directors of missions, converts to Christianity in these & the Soc. islands and chiefs of the two groups were lashed without mercy, impeached, scandalized, &c. &c. He did not hesitate to say that as in the presence of God he believed the account which Mr. Richards had given respecting Capt. B. false, and said the Soc. ought to be prosecuted with the utmost rigor & to the fullest extent. If there is any justice in Masstts, he said, damages would be recovered to a very great amount. If there is any justice he repeated very '. emphatically, but in his view the injury done to Cap. Buckle could not be repaired by money. He should wish to see the publishers chained to a block for 10 years or made to stand in the pillory the objects of infamy & disgrace. 18 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Thursday NovI. 22. The Packet sailed about noon for Ewa to get a load of sandal wood for Mr. Hunnewell. He is to give 20 cts pr picul for bringing. Saturday 24th. The Pakukai arrived from Hawaii bring the Governor & Mr. Young. Naihe is to come • down in the Pulaholaho. The John Palmer went to sea this forenoon. Sabbath Novr. 25th 1827. The meeting house was crowded both in the morning and afternoon. Mr. Richards preached in the former & Mr. Bishop in the latter part of the day. Naihe ma arrived early in the morning & his family formed part of the congregation both parts of the day. A few foreigners met with us at the mission house. Mr. Richards conducted the religious exercises. Monday 26th. A messenger (Thomas Hopu) came to the house between 11 & 12 ock A.M. to tell MI.Richards that the chiefs & foreigners had met for an ahaolelo, and said he had been sent to make it , known, but that Mr. R. might do as he pleased about going-Thomas remarked that the Consul had said if Mr. R. did not attend voluntarily a file of men should be sent to fetch him. Mr. R. learning that the chiefs who had sent word left it optional with him to go or stay returned answer to Kaahumanu in a letter that he would go if the chiefs requested his attendance. Sometime after, Opiia came to the house from the counsel • and requested his attendance. Mr. R. immediately began to prepare to go. It was thought best that we should all accompany him. Mr. Bingham though ill thought best to go & Mrs. Richards & Mrs. Bingham resolved to attend their husbands. It was between a half & three quarters of an hour from the time the messenger came before they were ready to go. On our way to the King's house we learned that the ahaolelo had broken up & that the foreigners had gone. We however proceeded to the King's house & met the chiefs with whom we had some pleasant conversation. They mentioned that the Eng. consul had talked a good deal & presented some printed papers in which he would have them understand was something from the pen of MI. Richards which was very bad; but what it was they were not informed, when they requested it might be translated the Consul referred them to the printed paper saying here is the palapala. In the afternoon I walked to the village to go on board the Schooner which had just arrived from Pearl River whither she had been sent in Mr. Hunnewell's service. I was informed that Mr. R. had had an opportunity of clearing up his character which he had refused to improve and that it was very much against • him. MI. Young of Kawaihae spoke to me privately and wished to know how it was about this libel of Mr. Richards concerning Cap. Buckle's purchasing a woman. He said Cap. Buckle had been placed in a sad 19 �LEVI VOLUME 8 state, his life endangered & his vessel & cargo rendered liable to seizure by this charge of Mr. Richards and moreover that the nation was brought into difficulty. Early in the evening Hoapili called to invite Mr. • Richards to attend a counsel of the chiefs. By Mr. R's I accompanied him. We found them assembled in the house of Auhea and were received kindly. After sitting silent a short time Boki read a manao of the king & his sister in which they express their intention to prevent any violent measure being taken against Mr. Richards, that they would condemn the one that should be proved to be in the wrong and justify the one that should prove to be in the right. That ifMr. R. should be found to be wrong he should be sent to his own country if in the right he should be justified & approved. The paper having been read, something was said respecting another meeting with the foreigners in the morning. Mr. R. said if it was their wish that he should attend he would be present. He said he should be guided entirely by their wish on the subject, if they said come he would come, if they said stay away he would stay away, if they said write he would write. The missionaries he said did not take up their residence on these islands without permission they had the consent of Rihoriho & the chiefs,~ and the missionaries were now in their power and under their control, if they were in fault it was right for the chiefs to make known werein they were wrong and if they saw fit to send them from the islands- this applied to individuals & to the whole mission. Mr. R. said I am before • you & it is for you to do with me what you think best. He further said if a counsel is called and I am summoned what am I to do, what will be my duty?- A period of silence ensued-by & by someone said the papers containing the extract of your journal may be produced. Mr. R. said if I acknowledge that the letter was written by me that it is mine what then-what is to be done after that. A longer silence ensued. It was at length broken by some remarks of the Maui chiefs in which the purchase of the woman was confirmed & the riotous conduct of the crew of the Daniel alluded to. At length it was moved that the proposal for an ahaolelo be dropped and that the subject be no more resumed. This motion meeting the approbation of the chiefs if was consented to. Mr. R. remarked that he did not wish it to be thought that he was afraid to meet the foreigners in a counsel if it was the wish of the chiefs to call one & to require his attendance.- A considerable conversation passed between the chiefs but it was not all intelligible to me, & therefore I shall not undertake to note any of it down. We parted very pleasantly-several persons accompanied us back to the mission house. • As it was thought Mr. R. might be in danger from Cap. Buckle who had declared his determination to seek revenge a larger guard was stationed around & in the house & in the neighborhood. Tuesday Novr. 27th 1827. Mr. Richards addressed a conciliatory letter to Cap. Buckle to day stating the 20 �LEVI VOLUME 8 reasons which he assigned to the Board for communicating the information in his letter.- that he did not • authorize the publication of it & that he had never supposed that Cap. B. had obtained the woman for the purpose of reducing her to slavery, nor did he think that by a fair interpretation that meaning could be inferred. Wednesday 28th. A very full meeting this afternoon the King & all the chiefs except Poki ""ere present. Mr. Richards preached from 2 Timo. 2 19 "Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure" &c. Heard by Thomas Hopu that on the evening of Monday Cap. Buckle went to the house of Cap. Charlton armed & declared his intention of going to the mission house to seek revenge on Mr. Richards but that the consul said it would not do for him to go. Learn also from the same source that as soon as Kaahumanu heard of it though it was late at night-she went over to the king that he might order his guard to defend the mission house. What dependence can be place on this story I do not know. Thursday Novr. 29th 1827. A letter was received this afternoon by Mr. Richards from Cap. Buckle in answer to Mr. R's to him in which he declares false the account of the purchase & of the riot & pronounces the whole to be a libeL and states if this were a civilized country where justice could be obtained he should bring him to the punishment which he deserved; and that even now he could demand that Mr. R. retract '. from what he had written & acknowledge his statements to be false. Some things respecting the Captain of the Missionary Packet having corne to my knowledge which I did not consider as popolei loa. I spoke to him on the subject at which he seemed to take offense & proposed leaving the vesseL I told him that it was not my wish that he should give up the schooner, I said I had no fault to find with him on account of his care of the Schooner; but that wished him to be open & fair in all his conduct and not to stop with the vessel at any place to which he was not sent by me or by any other one who might have a temporary direction of her. Sarturday December 1st 1827. The chiefs held a council this afternoon to consult respecting the establishment of some general laws for preventing crimes. They invited the attendance of Mr. Bingham that he might be referred to if any law should be proposed upon which they might have doubts concerning its concistency with the word of God. The Chiefs spent a considerable time in conversation but did not agree upon anything definitely. It was • Kaahumanu's wish that the law of God should be the ground or basis of whatever might be established for the observation of the people. Captain Gardner of the Maria & Capt. Worth of the Rambler took tea with the family. 21 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Sabbath Deer. 2nd. A full congregation both in the morning & afternoon. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning from 2 Cor. 12.14 {"}For I seek not yours, but you." Mr. Richards in the afternoon from Isaiah • 1st. 15. "And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers I will not hear." About noon a slate was handed to Mr. Richards informing him that the foreigner was coming after dinner & advising him to be on his guard. The report occasioned a good deal of excitement among the natives, the Kings guards were ordered out & quite a company of natives collected about the kings house and in the course of twenty minutes six of the highest chiefs called at the mission house. At the time of their collecting at the house Capt. Buckle & Cap. Ebbets rode by in a carriage, but did not stop. Monday Deer. 3rd 1827. A horse race of the King & his attendants-but the Monthly concert was pretty fully attended notwithstanding. Some anxiety was felt concerning the princess as she was seen before the race commenced riding with the English Consul towards the race ground: but she soon returned and was present at the prayer meeting. Tuesday 4th. A large company of chiefs took tea at the mission house by invitation-Poki & his wife • were the only high chiefs that were not present. They had been invited but did not come. This was the only circumstance that prevented the interview from being in every respect agreeable. The King did not come till after, and probably would not have been present had not Kekauluohe gone to the village for him. The following is a list of the persons present. The King & his sister, Kaahumanu, Hoapili & his wife, Naihe & Kapiolani, Kaikioewa & Keaweamahi, Kapule & her husband, Gov. Adams, Opiia & Laanui, Kinau & Kekuanaua, Kekauluohe & her husband, Kekauonohi, Keliiahonui, Leleohoku was invited & came at an early hour but returned before supper. Wednesday Deer. 5th 1827. Employed a calker to work upon the Schooner at calking the upper seams on her sides, also sent Smith & another man on board to set up the rigging. Our Wednesday lecture was well attended nonvithstand a horse race at the hour of service. The Princess & all the high chiefs except the King & Poki were present. Thursday 6th. A lecture was held this afternoon preparatory to the Sacrament which is to be celebrated on the coming Sabbath. Mr. Richards preached from I John 3.3. "And every man that hath this hope in • him purifieth himself even as he is pure." We were very much disturbed by the noise of the people returning from a horse race. Friday 7th. The Chiefs have this day agreed to the establishment of a law relating to murder, theft, �LEVI VOLUME 8 adultery or whoredom, selling spirituous liquors & gambling. These five things are prohibited The first is punishable with death-the second by imprisonment, the third by a fine, the fourth & fifth imprisonment • or confinement in irons. To these enactments the king has affixed his signature & sent them to us for publication. Saturday December 8th 1827. A counsel of the chiefs was convened by Kaahumanu to consult respecting sending Gov. Adams to England with a code of laws to present to King George for ratification. She was induced to take this step in consequence of the objections of Boki to the establishment of any laws till the consent of the British Government should be obtained. A sharp conversation had taken place between Kaahumanu & Boki upon the subject and she closed by saying John Adams shall go to England we will frame a full code of laws write them plainly & translate them into English and he shall go with them to England. It was in consequence of this determination of her's that the counsel was convened. After the chiefs had assembled Kaahumanu made the above proposition to them-She said let us search for what is right let us make a full code and after they are written in Hawaii & translated into English let John Adams carry them to England & submit them to King George and let him strike out such • as he pleases & such as he approves let him send back. Boki objected to Adams' being sent-It was proposed to Boki to go; but he said no it would not do for him to go-He said Adams should he go would probably not see King George-Kaahumanu asked why not-Kauikeaouli should give a letter of introduction and that would secure him an interview-Boki said, Rihoriho did not see King George & Adams would not see him-Kaahumanu asked what shall we do? why did you say to me this morning send to England before establishing a law? Boki answered let the consul write to England-Kaahumanu replied do you not know what the Consul is,- that no dependence can be placed upon him he calls good evil & turns & whirls about every way. What did the king of England tell you did he say send your laws to me before you establish them? Boki answered no he left it with us. Adams here called the attention of the chiefs & requested them to listen to him a moment & hear what he had to say. He said I can read & little English & I can understand some and I know perhaps some things which you do not. I know when the chiefs of any nation send to England to establish laws for them they make them fixed & firm if they give • laws they send men to cause them to be obeyed-If England gives us laws she will send men to see that they are executed-Our harbors will be filled with ships of war and our vessels can not go out or come in without their permission-we shall not be visited with American ships with out leave from Great Britain & 23 �LEVI VOLUME 8 we shall forever be their servants we shall no more be able to do as we please. Kaahumanu replied this has long been my opinion. Naihe said let us look thoroughly at this subject Hoapili declared himself to be of a mind with Kaahumanu and Boki said uoki & the meeting broke up. • The native members of the church and the persons propounded for admission assembled this evening at the residence of Naihe-The persons propounded were called upon to make known their present feeling & desires and questioned respecting their intentions. The account which they gave of their present feelings was satisfactory; & the interview was pleasant. Sabbath Deer. 9th 1827. The native service was very fully attended in the morning Mr. Bingham preached from Mark, 16,~ 15.16. The afternoon was improved for the communion season & the admission of members to the church. The six following subscribed the articles of faith & fellowship & received baptism. Their native names were retained & a Christian name added. Jesse Kahananui, John Ii, Abela Wahinealii, Abraham Haoa, Lazarus Makahiki, Ana Makahiki. After the admission of the members, the ordinance of the Supper was administered. There were present • 9 members of the mission and 27 native members, in a1136 communicants. The house was filled or nearly - so and the King & his attendants were among the spectators. Auhea was propounded for admission at our next communion. Monday Deer. 10th. The wind which has been blowing gently from the sea during the day for nearly a fortnight past had changed to the S.E. and a Kona has set in with some rain. The Residents & Captains in port gave a dinner at Mr. Marines hotel, to which the chiefs were invited and we understood the compliment was to be passed to the mission and last evening Mr. Goodrich being at the house of Kaahumanu was told by several gentlemen residents whom he met there that an invitation had been sent to the mission family. We heard no more of the invitation till 3 o'ck this afternoon just after the signal was given for setting down to dinner when Mr. Goodrich who had set out to go to the dinner in consequence of what was said to him last evening returned having received from one of the Kings attendants a billet addressed to me requesting me to make kno'wn to the mission family the desire of the ship masters & residents that we would attend the dinner. The King appotogized for its not being forwarded • from his having forgotten to do it-M.r Goodrich concluded not to be one of the party. We understand that quite a number of the high chiefs who had reed. an invitation did not accept of it. Wednesday Deer. 12th. A heavy shower occurred at the hour for the weekly lecture, but, 24 �LEVI VOLUME 8 notwithstanding, the body of the house was filled, Mr. Bingham preached from Rom. 14. 17. "For the kingdom of God is not meat & drink; but righteousness & peace & joy in the Holy Ghost." • This evening finished copying the gospel of Mark in the native language translated by Mr. Richards. Friday 14th. The people were assembled by the order of the chiefs to hear the laws read & the chiefs make remarks upon them. Mr. Bingham was sent for to make a prayer. He went down to the place of assemblage which was in the Cocoanut grove makai of Kalaimoku's house. He sang a few verses of the hymn "Auhea ka pono mau." and offered up a prayer & then came away. The King arose & called the attention of the people by telling them that three laws were to be established which he wished to be observed. Kaahumanu afterwards arose & called upon the foreigners & natives from other islands to hear & regard the laws about to be established. After this Foki arose & harranged the assembly & told them that in three months they were to go into effect. And requested all the people to come together again on the first day of March next to see the law against murder take effect against the man now in confinement for a murder lately committed at Kolau. There are six laws to be printed all signed by the King three of them are to go into operation in three months the others to be read & learned by the people and to be hereafter considered. • This evening or afternoon Mr. & Mrs. Bishop removed to Manoa for the benefit of Mrs. Bishops health & for more quietude. Sabbath Deer. 16th. A very full cong. both parts of the day. Mr. Richards preached in the morning & Mr. Bingham in the afternoon. The King & Boki were present at both services. Monday 17th. Several ships sailed today the wind favoring-having for about a fortnight been from the sea part of the time pretty strong attended with showers. The Hawaii chiefs sailed this morning in the Chinchilla Capt. Meek to return to their homes. The Moller a Russian Discovery Ship arrived today. Letters were reed. by her from England, from Lord Byron & Dr. Davis. I went to Manoa to visit Mr. & Mrs. Bishop. Thursday 20th. A case was tried before the Governor of this island today, for assault & battery. John Lawler for striking Capt. G.W. Gardner of the Ship Maria. Said Lawler met with Capt. Gardner at his • boarding house Knight & Marines and enquired about some bread which he said had been promised him, Cap. G. replied that he did not recollect having promised him any bread and that he had sold it all to Cap. Ebbets. Upon this Lawler called Capt. G. an old rascal & used other abusive language. ·Some words passed 25 �LEVI VOLUME 8 !. between them and at length L struck Capt. G. & repeated the blow. Several gentlemen present interfered & prevented further violence. Capt. G. applied to Boki for redress but as he did not seem inclined to pay much attention to the case, Capt. G. entered a protest at the Am. Consulate, which brought the affair into a legal train & made an investigation necessary. The parties were convened & witnesses called to give in their evidences-The result was that Lawler was amerced in a penalty of two hundred dollars damages. This appears to be the first case of the kind which has ever been tried in the islands, and it is worthy of being taken notice of especially as the court was convened to settle a difficulty between foreigners, which has heretofore been asserted belonged to foreigners alone to settle. In this case it was thought necessary to call upon the gov. of the ins land and not only represent the case to him but to insist on his attending to it and even obliging him thereto contrary to his inclination. Sabbath Deer. 23rd 1827. A very full cong. in the morning Mr. Richards preached from II Cor. 5, 17. "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new." Our English cong. at the mission house consisted of our own families three foreigners together with Capt. Stanukovilet of the Russian Discovery Ship & Mrs. Taylor. In the afternoon a shower of rain took place & a change of atmosphere the thermometer fall to 68 in • the wind which blew from the N.W The native congregation was pretty large, Mr. Richards preached from Heb. 6., 4-6. Tuesday Deer. 25th. While we were at dinner today a letter was reed. from Hannah Holmes in which she expressed her love for the mission acknowledged her sin and made known the state of her feelings as being very unhappy. Christmas appears to be noticed in the village A dinner prepared at Poki's wood house another at the Consuls-The mechanics & others I learned were to have a dinner. Had a service in the afternoon in the meeting house. The audience consisted of 200 or more. Visited Haia who is very low and we fear near his end. He is at the house of Opiia who is also unwelL His wife who is near the time of her confinement keeps by him constantly & appears to feel deeply. Wednesday Deer. 26th. The Daniel Cap. Buckle sailed this morning. The departure of this captain who has been the occasion of so much trouble to the mission gave us no small comfort. She sail'd in company with the Elizabeth Capt. Stewart. We were happy to see both vessels steer directly off without altering their • course. The Maria Capt. Gardner also sailed shortly after. She is full and bound directly to the United States. By her many communications are forwarded and several boxes of curiosities. 26 �LEVI VOLUME 8 To day Mr. Goodrich & myself with two hired men have been employed in slaughtering & dressing a bullock. We sent portions of beef to all the high chiefs 11 in number and also to Mr. Jones. Mr. Marine & • Mr. Allen and Mr. Jackson our neighbor. Thursday Deer. 27. Mrs. Bishop returned from Manoa and at night took lodings in the store house in the room which I occupy & I go over to the house of Mr. Ellis to sleep. Saturday 29th. Have ordered the Schooner to be got in readiness to sail for the windward as it is the wish of Mr. Richards to return after the Sabbath to his station. Monday Deer. 31st 1827. The wind has blown with great violence from the land accompanied with rain. Have done very little today in consequence of the rain. Mrs. Bishop has occupied my room during the day notwithstanding the uncomfortableness of it. I was obliged to lash the rafters of the store house to the beams & to pass ropes from the rafters on one side to the rafters on the other side to prevent the roof from being blown down. I went to the village in the afternoon) found Jack & with him went on board the Schooner to secure her with additional fastenings. Year ends in the midst of a raging storm. • Tuesday January 1st 1828. The year commences with a violent storm of wind & rain) - wet & uncomfortable. In the evening the family met for prayer. Wednesday 2nd. Mr. Bishop preached the sermon this afternoon. The weather being uncomfortable the Cong. was not large: but those who attended seemed to listen with great attention to what was addressed to them. Thursday J any. 3rd. The storm having abated Mrs. Bishop left the store house & went to the house of Mr. Ellis to spend the day intending to return to the store house at night to sleep, A voyage is strongly .recommended to her as the only thing that will benefit her. Friday January 4th. The Chinchilla Capt. Thomas Meek arrived from Hawaii reed. by him a letter from Mr. Ely. The storm was not as severe at the windward as it was here. The Chinchilla lay at Kailua on the 31st of Deer. & 1st day ofJanuary & took in wood comfortably. Cap. Meek states that on the 1st day ofJany. all . • the family of Mr. Thurston were very ill inconsequence of eating a fish which had hung during the night previous exposed to the rays of the moon. An emetick having been administered to eaeh & producing the desired effect they were comfortable when he sailed. 27 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Sabbath 6th. A large congregation in the morning sermon by Mr. Bingham. In the afternoon Mr. • Richards preached to a pretty full assemblage of chiefs and people. Monday January 7th. 1828. Monthly Concert was observed by the families. In the afternoon the natives assembled at the meetg. house. For the evening all the families except Mr. Bishop's met in the wood house to notice the season. The indisposition of Mrs. Goodrich prevented her attendance. Tuesday 8th. The Lahaina chiefs embarked about noon for Maui: and the Packet with Mr. Richards & family sailed about the same time. Four vessels sailed including our Schooner. On board one of them the Kamohaolelani are a number of cannon to be left at Lahaina. After landing them the vessel will proceed to Hilo. The wind was light & ahead when the Packet sailed I continued on board till she had got safely out of the harbor & then returned in the canoe with two small boys. Wednesday 9th. Mr. Goodrich preached this afternoon. The assemblage was pretty large. Thursday 10th. The weather begins to assume a lowering appearance wind from the southward and a little rain. Hope our friends have reached Lahaina. Saturday Jan.y 12. Weather yesterday & to~day pleasant wind from the westward. Yesterday the • Chinchilla Cap. Meek sailed for Hawaii did not know that she was to sail so soon & therefore sent no communications. The Packet arrived this afternoon: she had a quick passage to Lahaina-the sea was so smooth that neither Mr. nor Mrs. Richards was sick. They found things in a very pleasing state at their station,-an unusual attention to religion seems to prevail at this time. They were visited in one day after their return according to Mr. R.s account by about one thousand people. Sabbath J any. 13th. A full congregation Mr. Bishop preached in the morning a very good sermon from 1 Peter 4. 17-''What shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?" Mr. Bingham preached in the afternoon from Prov. 23. 26. My Son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways. After meeting I received a note from Mr. Hunnewell accompanied with the copy of an article printed in an English paper in connexion with a letter from Boki which the publishers of the Quarterly Review • pledges himself to be genuine-the letter was doubtless written by some illiterate resident who either obtained Boki's signature or forged it. The letter complains of the mission but particularly of Mr. Bingham endeavoring to establish laws contrary to the wishes of the people and against his determined opposition, 28 �LEVI VOLUME 8 though the wish of Kaahumanu was in favor of the missionaries having the authority of the country in their hands. Hitherto he had been able he stated to effectually oppose their interference & should continue to • oppose their laws as long as he had ability. "Mr. Bingham)', the letter states "has gone so far as to tell these natives neither King George nor Lord Biron has an regard for God, or aney of the English cheefs, that they are all bad pepel but themselves, and ther is no Redemsion for aney of the heads of the English or American nations.)) Monday January 14th 1828. I have been busily employed to day in getting all things ready for the departure of Mr. Bishop & family for the windward. It was expected the Schooner would sail towards evening, and she was ready to be got under way; but it was thought that the fatigues of the day to Mrs. Bishop in addition to that of being removed to the vessel & what she would suffer from the noise & confusion of getting under way would be too much for her & it was concluded she had better wait till the morning. Tuesday January 15th 1828. Mrs. Bishop was conveyed to the Schooner this morning. All the members of the mission now at this station except Mrs. Goodrich walked to the village & went on board the vessel to unite in prayer before her departure. Mr. Bingham offered the prayer and we all took our leave of Mrs. • Bishop. She seemed to feel that it was for the last time. A pleasant breeze wafted the Schooner out of the harbor & carried her quickly along shore till she disappeared beyond Daiamond hilL Wednesday 16th. At the usual lecture after the sermon the marriage of Keliiahonui & Kekauonohi was solemnized. 5 others were married at the same time. The house was crowded. The Russian captain & Mrs. Taylor were present as was also Mr. Warrington a gentleman from Peru passenger in a brig now lying in the roads bound to Singapore & Calcutta. The latter gentleman was invited to attend with us the marriage supper. It was prepared in very good style & served in the house of Kaahumanu, the king & all the high chiefs except Boki were present. Thursday Jan. 17th. Mr. Warrington the Gentleman from Peru by invitation given last evening took breakfast with the family this morning. He is a member of the Bible Society & has frequently had Bibles in his care for distribution; but seldom had opportunity of giving them away, as in Peru the Priests have so great an influence & exert it so much in repressing a desire for the Scriptures that there is very little • demand for them. Friday 18th. I walked to Manoa in the forenoon and went to the head of the valley. In the evening & during the night had a heavy shower of rain attended with vivid lightning & thunder. 29 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Saturday 19th. The poe hooikaika, halawai & the members of the paelima & poaha met in the meeting • house and filled it to overflowing. Mr. Bingham preached to them from Acts 16.30 "Sire what must I do to be saved." The exercises commenced between 11 & 12 o'ck & they were long, but the attention was good till the close. The congregation was composed of old & young, male & female and they were persons from Honolulu & from Waialai & Moanalua and the intermediate places. In the afternoon a party from the village together with the king & his company had a horse race. Sabbath, January 20th. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning & Mr. Goodrich in the afternoon. The congregation in the morning did not appear to be so large as is usual for the former part of the day: the deficiency of numbers was probably owing to a shower in the night by which the house was wet. Monday 21st. Hired a company of men to fit the posts & rafters for a new house and paid them for their work in the first sheet of the Gospel of Luke & in hymns. For the hymns they are to wait till another sheet is struck off. Tuesday 22nd. Hoapili wahine departed for Maui in the Pupuka. The chiefs accompanied her to the shore and the king went off with her to the vessel which had been got out of the harbor & was waiting for her outside. • I rode to Waikiki to ascertain the state of the road thither whether it will be practicable to go with a cart to bring sand to mix with the lime for the plastering of our room. Wednesday 23. A School has been commenced to day for the king & his attendants. It is conducted in the house occupied by Kaikioewa. There were 58 scholars including the king. the instruction is to be communicated twice a day in the morning commencing at 8 o'ck & in the afternoon at 4 o'ck. Kuke is the principal instructor; but some of the brethren will be associated with him. As soon as the Arithmetic corrected, teaching that will be a part of the exercises, writing also will be another part-and perhaps singing another. The Russian Captain & Mrs. Taylor took tea this evening. Thursday January 24th. The Chinchilla came to anchor this morning from Kailua. Capt. Meek was the bearer of a letter from Mr. Bishop in which it is stated that the Schooner arrived at Kailua in 2 days that Mrs. B. is very low and that she is too weak to sustain sailing on the sea. She has been gradually failing & • they have little hopes of her recovery. Friday 25th. The Schools of Honolulu were examined this day. Tuesday Jan.y 28th. Set out this morng. to make the tour of the island by the way ofWaikiki. 30 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Monday Feb. 11 th 1828. Just about sun down arrived at the Mission house from a tour around the island. In the evening called with Mr. Bingham upon Kaahumanu whom we found retired to rest & • reclining upon her bed. She seemed pleased to see me and asked some questions respecting the schools. I informed her of the neglected state of the Schools atWaianai which I said was owing to ther improper conduct of Kapuiki the head man of the district & the superior instructor. She immediately attributed his fall to the influence of the Governor. Tuesday 12th. The natives belonging to the Schooner called upon me to day, to two of whom I paid the wages due them. I also called upon Mr. French respecting the charter of the Schooner. He is desirous to have the use of her for two months and seemed disposed to give me $150 pr. Month, the mission sailing & risking the vessel to this I would not accede but offered him the use of her for one year at 100 pr Month he sailing & risking her. To this proposition he said he would give an answer in two days. Thursday 14th. Had a conversation with Mr. French respecting the Schooner. He deferred a final answer though he gave me reason to think he will accede to my proposal as to the rate per month provided an agreement can be made as to the value of the Schooner. Saturday Feb.y 16th. Commenced a school today of teachers for the purpose of instructing them in • arithmetic & also writing with a view to their being better qualified for teaching. I propose to attend with them two days in a week viz. Thursdays and Saturdays for two hours in the forenoon. Twenty five persons were present. Mr. Cary first mate of the Young Phoenix formerly master of the Cadmus took dinner with the family today. He belonged to the vessel in which Mr. Stewart & family were passengers from London to New York. Sabbath 17th. Mr. Bingham preached both parts of the day to pretty full congregations. The Sabbath School was more fully attended than usual-About 200 persons were present. Monday 18th. Mr. Bingham & I made a call on board the Russian Ship this forenoon agreeable to a previous intimation. We waited on deck sometime before the Captain made his appearance and when he came up in way apology for keeping us so long in waiting he said he should be glad to see us at 4 o'ck, for then he should be ready to receive us. We were invited below & shown his cabin. The likeness of the Emperor Nicholas in a large gilt fram occupied a conspicuous place. There was also a smaller likeness of the • empress and another of their little son, the grand duke, who is Colonel of the Russian forces of whom Capt. Stanucovitch related an anecdole. While we were on board the hour arrived for the seamen to take dinner- at 11 o'ck a small dish of soup was brought in for the Captain to taste of-the food of the 31 �LEVI VOLUME 8 sailors-this the Cap. informed us was the regulation of the ship and a very good one too to prevent complaining on the part of the crew. • Having been invited to call on board again in the afternoon to take tea we returned on shore and at 4 o'ck went to the beach again to go off. We learned from Mr. H.that a party had gone on board to dine. We were somewhat embarrassed, but we concluded to go off. We got a passage in the Schooners boat, and on our arrival at the ship found a party seated at the dinner table at which we were desired to take seats. The guests were the Am. & Eng. Consuls both decorated with epauletts-Mrs. Charlton & Mrs. Taylor & the supercargo of the Princess Louise. The officers of the Moller decorated with their badges, the King, Auhea & Kekuanaua. After arising from table the company separated to different parts of the deck. I did not feel at home nor very comfortable. The King & his party left an early hour & invited us to go with him: but we thought best not to accept the invitation- At the early part of the evening cards were proposed & the ladies & several of the gentlemen began to amuse themselves. To beguile the time till tea was served we took up the voyages of Capt. Franklin & Parry, turned over leaves & looked at pictures,as usefully employed as the rest of the company. By & by a cup of chocolate was brought forward which we took in our hands without ceremony. An interval insued and tea was brought along in the same way & a plate of cake-As • soon as tea was served we proposed leaving. The Capt. gave orders for a boat & we presented our parting salutations which were answered with the utmost readiness by the Capt. & his companions & we jumped into the boat & went on shore. Wednesday Feby 201828. I have been quite ill to day pain one of my knees & in my bones with head ache unable to attend to any business. The Russian Ship Moller Cap. Stanucovitch sailed this afternoon. Thursday 21st. My health has been comfortable today. Attended with the teachers in the forenoon and in the afternoon employed with Mr. Goodrich about ox bows & in drawing off oil in the Store house. Sabbath 24th. Native service was fully attended both morning and afternoon. Mr. Bingham preached. Two gentleman one from the Dutch the other from the Prussian ship attended with Mr. Hunnewell and Capt. Worth our English service. In the evening had a visit from Mr. Hunnewell, Cap. Worth & Capt. Cotting. • Monday 25th. Smith the molatto man whom we have employed by the month at 18 dollars pr month, has been employed to day with the cart & cattle (both yoke) in drawing stones from a ledge in the neighborhood of Mr. Allen's. Having met with difficulty in passing a gully near Mr. Allen's house which 32 �LEVI VOLUME 8 detained him I walked up, and having found the place very bad I concluded to let him drop a few loads of • ' stones & with the assistance ofMr. Allen & his people to repair the way. Tuesday Feby 26th 1818. Mr. Goodrich and I went up to gully just this side ofMr. Allen's to see what the workmen were doing to the road. We had a plough drawn up in a hand cart to levell the sides of the gully we worked an hour or two & returned. Concluded an agreement with Mr. French for the Missionary Packet and signed papers. I let her to him for one year at $100 pr month-He is to pay all the expenses of sailing her and insures her against loss or damage in the sum of 4000 dollars. Wednesday 27th. Put a cow and calf for the brethren at Kailua on board the Missionary Packet which sailed about noon for Hawaii. The criminal who is to be executed on Saturday was brought up to the meeting house in the custody of Manuia to attend the service this afternoon. Mr. Bingham preached from Luke 13. 4 & 5. Thursday Feb..y 28th 1828. Mr. Bingham and I walked to the fort this afternoon to see and converse with the criminaL We were invited by Manuia into his house and the prisoner was sent for. He came attended by his wife & child. He appeared very weak & feeble and had a desponding aspect. Mr. B. said to • him that we had come to enquire respecting his thoughts & feelings and to converse with him. He asked what was the good. Mr. B. asked what was the good in his own estimation and what were his thoughts. He said he had no though when he was first brought to the fort he had thoughts but now through disease he had none. He seemed disinclined to converse. Mr. B. addressed him in a plain manner respecting the way of salvation and preached Christ to him. He gave attention to what was said to him: but made no reply. I said a few words to him, asked ifhe prayed. He said he had formerly prayed I exhorted him to pray & to plead with God to have mercy upon him, to be importunate in asking for a new heart. After I had closed my conversation Manuia addressed him and seconed what we had said--exhorted him to improve the time which remained in preparing for death. Mr. Bingham prayed & we took our leave. On our way home we called upon Kaahumanu: She gave some account of some recent steps which have been taken in order to carry the laws into execution by the appointment of a number of persons to investigate cases and try causes. Towards evening a lecture was attended preparatory to the communion which is to be observed on the • coming Sabbath. Friday Feby 29th. Manuia, Kekauanaua, and Laanui called this afternoon to make enquiries respecting the manner of executing criminals for murder in civilized countries, and as to the order proper to be 33 �LEVI VOLUME 8 persued in executing the man now in custody for the crime of murder. They were told that the manner of leading the man forth & the order of execution was not the important subject. The regularity of his trial & • the certainty of his guilt was the great thing. They were moreover told if any doubt existed as to the guilt of the man and the chiefs thought a further investigation proper there would be no impropriety in posponing the execution. These persons did not seem to know how full a trial had been conducted in regard to the case. And they said they would represent the subject to the chiefs. They went from our house to the house of the chiefs and had a consultation, and it was determined to put off the execution three weeks. Saturday March 1st. The Church met this evening at the house of Kaahumanu to attend to the final examination of Auhea in order to her admission to the church. She gave a satisfactory account of her feelings and desires and as no objections were made to her joining our number she was given to understand that on the morrow she would receive the ordinance of baptism & be admitted among us as a member of the ch of Christ. Sabbath March 2nd 1828. The congregation in the morning was as large as usual Mr. Goodrich preached. The exercises of the afternoon were varied from the customary order on account of the Sacrament & the receiving of a new member. After assenting to the articles of faith Auhea was admitted to • the ordinance of baptism. She received the Christian name of Miriam-Miriama Kekauluohe: And after subscribing to the articles of faith and the covenant she partook with the church in the sacred ordinance of the Supper. Monday 3rd. Received a letter this morning from Mr. Bishop brought by Cap. Swain of the Phebe who stopped a Kaawaloa. He wrote under circumstances of great affliction giving an account of the death of his wife, which took place on the 21st ult. at 1 o'ck A.M. Her sufferings were peculiar and of such a nature as precluded the consolation usually vouchsafed to those who are truly the followers of Christ as we have abundant reason to believe our sister to be. She was buried in the church yard on Saturday morning. Mr. Bishop writes very affectingly of his bereaved state-his family as such no longer exists. He had gone to Kaawaloa to see his little son who had been removed thither in the care of Mrs. Ely, and was very sick and fears entertained that it would no recover. By the Schooner Washington which arrived this day from Valparaiso by the way of the Galapagos • islands a letter was recd. by the hand of Cap. Grimes from Mr. Loomis dated Baltimore June 23rd 1827 giving an account of his safe arrival in America and of the kind dealings of God with him and his family. He had arrived two days before the date of his letter. He was favored with an opportunity of writing to 34 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Valparaiso and the letter met with conveyance from Valparaiso here in a singular manner by the hand of • the very person with whom Mr. L. took passage from the islands The Monthly Concert was well attended, the remains of John Ii's little child which died the night before last was brought in to the church and after the services were closed was interred in the burying ground near the house. Wednesday March 5th 1828. Eight marriages were solemnized this afternoon at the close of the service. The several couples stood up together and were married by once repeating the form, each person assenting separately to the marriage covenant. This is much the way in which Mr. Richards performs the marriage ceremony at Lahaina indeed if he had not adopted the method of marrying a number at once it would be necessary for him to devote one half day every week solely to the business of marrying as he has in less than two months married more than 200 couple-212 if I am not mistaken. Friday 7th. The Niu arrived this morng. from Hilo. While we were at breakfast it was announced that Mr. Whitney had arrived. I immediately set out for the village & met Mr. W. & family on the way. Learned that they were last from Lahaina that they had arrived there on Friday last. Mr. W.s health has not materially improved by her residence at Hilo. They state that the unfavorable symptoms of Mr. Ruggles had ~ returned. Mr. W. takes up a temporary residence in Mr. Ellis' house intending to embrace the first opportunity to go to KauaL Saturday March 8th 1828. A Brigantine called the Dhaulle arrived this morning from Macao. I reed. a letter from Cap. Cole inclosing a bill of lading of 15 cases of paper each one picul shipped on board the Brigantine. He states that the paper was purchased by a friend of Dr. Morrison to whom (the latter gentleman) he gave the muster. In closing his letter he writes "I beg to say as expression of my wish to assist as far as in my power the object of your mission that no charge for freight will be made." This act of generosity on the part of Cap. Cole is peculiarly gratifying to us and was as unexpected as it is gratifying and acceptable. Mrs. Bingham having some papers to sign transferring some property of hers to the board, to which it was desirable Mr. Jones should be witness he was invited to take tea and came up. Capt. Worth also & Mr. • Hunnewell came up & sat down with us . Sabbath March 9th. The Miss. Packet arrived this day from Kailua brought letters from Mr. Bishop. He had returned from Kaawaloa with his little son who he regards convalescent. Mr. Whitney preached to the 35 �LEVI VOLUME 8 native congregation both parts of the day. Mr. Bingham preached in English to a room full of foreigners who assembled at the mission house. • In the evening Mr. Bingham & Goodrich and myself went on board the ship Enterprize to attend a meeting by invitation of Mr. Stetson the first mate. A religious excitement has for sometime existed on board this ship. It commenced in Sep. last and 11 persons entertain the hope of having passed from death unto life. The scene was new and to us very interesting. The cabin was full of mates boat steeres & others about 25 in number-solemnity was marked on every countenance & great attention was paid to the remarks which were made. Before the meeting closed Mr. Stetson arose & gave a short exhortation with much propriety & concluded by informing the company that a meeting would be held on board every Sabbath evening while the vessel remained in port and invited all present to attend and also to extend the invitation to their ship mates & acquaintances. Much good feeling seemed to exist among the officers & seamen of the Enterprize which was very pleasing to us to witness and which we regarded as one evidence among others that the Spirit of God has visited this ship. Monday March 10th. Mr. Whitney and family embarked in the Schooner Miss. Packet for Kauai. It was nearly evening when the vessel left the harbor. Cap. Cole took tea with the family this evening. • Wednesday 12th. Capt. Cole called at the mission house this morning to express his regret & disappointment that the paper supposed to have been shipped on board the Dhaulle could not be found. He thinks it possible it may be on board the Teignmouth which was taking in freight for these islands at the same time with the Dhaulle. There was another vessel of the same concern taking in a cargo for Bengal and he thinks it possible it may have been put on board that vesseL He seemed a good deal distressed about it and said he would be answerable for the shipment, and engages that we shall have the paper in six months in case it is not found on board the Teignmouth, which is expected shortly to arrive. The American Whaling Ship Superior Cap. Rice of New London came to anchor in he roads this afternoon: and we have learned through Mr. Hunnewell that there are communications on board for the mission. That Docr. Blatchely arrived in Am.-the latter part of May and with his wife and the daughter of Mr. Whitney enjoyed good health. Thursday, March 13th 1828. This has been a day of very great interest. Early in the forenoon a package • of letters & two packages of publications came to hand from the missionary Rooms forwarded by the Superior,- I recd. a letter from my brother William, several letters from Mr. Hill and one from Mr. Anderson. The prospect is held out of a reenforcement being sent to our help which was to sail in the falL 36 �LEVI VOLUME 8 The Rambler, Capt. Worth sailed this afternoon for the U.S.-passengers, Capts. Grimes & Meek & Mr. Carter recently first mate of the Kamehameha. • Sabbath March 16th 1828. Mr. Bingham preached to the natives in the morning and Mr. & Mrs . .Goodrich presented their infant daughter to be baptised. In the afternoon Mr. Goodrich preached. After the meeting closed, the church & a considerable number of the congregation repaired to the house of Opiia to attend the baptism of the infant daughter of Robert Haia who is too ill to go abroad. Every thing was conducted decently and in order, the mother very neatly dressed in white presented the babe, which out of respect to Opiia received the Christian name of Lydia. Our room in the Miss. house was crowded this morning with seamen who we were happy to see listen attentively to the important truths of the GospeL In the evening Mr. B. Mr. G. and myself went on board the ship Enterprise. The cabin was well filled and solemn attention was given to a discourse of Mr. Bingham from the words of our Lord, "Strive to enter in at the strait gate &c{"}. Tuesday 18th. There was a great movement among the people this morning collecting to see the execution of the murderer. A gallows had been erected about a mile from the mission house on the plain • towards Waikiki about 20 rods from the public road. An immense concourse assembled. At 9 o'ck the chiefs repaired to the place of execution and shortly after the prisoner was removed from the fort where he had been kept in confinement & conducted to the spot where he was to be made a public example for having violated the law of the land in regard to murder-His offense has been decided to be powa or pepehi malu, and the penalty agreeably to the regulations of the chiefs is death. Mr. Bingham went up to officiate as chaplain, the criminal was placed in a cart directly under the glallows which was formed by a beam crossing two posts fixed in the ground a block being rove and fastened in the centre by which to draw him up. A guard of soldiers formed a hollow square around the gallows. Kuke had permission to speake with the prisoner & to enquire what were his thoughts. He stated that he had been till now destitute of thought,- but he now thought, and was ehaeha. Mr. B. had also some conversation with him stated that he had come to pray with him & requested to know if this was agreeable to his wish. He said it was. Mr. B. pointed out to him the only way of salvation by repentance & faith & exhorted him to fix his thoughts on Christ. He offered a prayer. Boki took the direction of the execution. He held a watch in his hand. At 10 • dck the rope was adjusted and at about 8 min. after 10 the signal was given to draw him up . The greatest order was observed throughout. The King made a short address declaring the crime for which the man suffered. 37 �LEVI VOLUME 8 Thursday) March 20th. Sent a few things for Mr. Whitney on board the Packet which sails this afternoon for KauaL • The king) Kaahumanu) Auhea) & husband and the wife of Kuke) took tea and spent part of the evening at the mission house. The king appeared very pleasant & seemed to be gratified with the visit. It was gratifying to us to see him so much at home and so conversable. Friday 21st. The Chinchilla & Kamehameha sailed this afternoon for the windward. The King and his attendants sailed in the latter-Auhea & the wife of Kuke were the only females on board the wives of the kings attendants having taken passage with Capt. Meek. Previous to the departure of the king Mr. Bingham was sent for to go to the house of Kekuanaua where the chiefs were met together. When the king was about to set out a hymn was sung and a prayer offered up. It was a quiet and pleasant scene. The King seemed in very good mood we saw nothing to make the parting unhappy. We learned from Auhea that Hannah Holmes & her sister had given her the information that they were going to Lahaina in the Chinchilla & had requested her friendship on their anival as they would there be destitute. As nearly as we could learn something has occurred that has induced Hannah to forsake • her seducer-If what was said is true M.r Jones has taken a new mistress . It appears that the above persons did not go Hannah having been prevented by Mr. Jones. Sabbath March 23rd. 1828. Mr. Goodrich preached in the morning to the native congregation & Mr. Bingham in the afternoon. Mr. B. also preached in English: A greater number of captains officers & seamen than usual having assembled and our room not being large enough to accommodate them comfortably we repaired to the meeting house. In the evening we went on board the Enterprize) on our way off Mr. Stetson first mate of that vessel at our suggestion called along side the brig Andes to take into the boat a young man by the name of Temple brother of the Rev. DanL Temple missy. at Malta who had called upon us today & spent most of the day at the miss. house and expressed a desire to attend the meeting this evening. He is hopefully pious and seemed greatly rejoiced to find Christian society of which he has been about a year deprived. The cabin was full and the season was a very pleasant one. Capt. Swain was on board and also Cap. Rogers of the brig Andes) the latter we were gratified to learn is a member of a church in Salem) Ms. He • seemed interested in the services. Laanui & Richard Kalaaiaulu having accompanied us on board) Laanui at the suggestion of Mr. Bingham made a short address towards the close of the exercises which Mr. B. interpreted. After the exercises were closed those present seemed in no haste to return and a half an hour 38 �LEVI VOLUME 8 or more was spent in singing & conversation. It was suggested by us that if agreeable a conference would be held some time in the course of the week either on shore or on board the vessel as most convenient to the • company. Wednesday evening was fixed on for the time and the cabin of the Enterprise as the place. Monday March 24th 1828. Capt. Allen of the Clarkson & Capt. Tilton of the Omega called upon us this aftemoon, both have been quite unsuccessfuL Capt. Obed Swain & Capt. Rogers took tea at Mr. Goodrich's, Mr. & Mrs. Bingham were also present. The interview was very agreeable. Tuesday 25th. Hauled up a lot of board bought ofMr. Hunnewell we are obliged to give the great price of One hundred dollars per Thousand. Mr. Stetson called up this afternoon in Company with Mr. Clark first mate of the AbigaiL He gave us to understand that the conference which had been appointed to be held on board ship would if we desired it be held at the mission house. Wednesday March 261828. At the lecture this afternoon was married Rebecca the native girl belonging to Mr. Bingham's family to a young man who is to become one of the domestics of the family. In the evening several captains of ships and five or six seamen of the Enterprise came up to the house to • attend a conference. The evening was pleasantly and profitably spent. Thursday 27. The Rambler Capt. Worth who sailed the 13th inst. for America and to whom we entrusted many letters for our friends & patrons retumed, the vessel having again sprung a leak: it is hoped however that she will be made ready to proceed on her voyage in 10 days or a fortnight. Having been promised the boat of the brig Andes to land a few supplies from the ship Phenix Mr. Goodrich and I went down to the landing place, we were met by Cap. Rogers and were invited on board the Andes. The long boat having been previously lent I did not get her but was promised the use of her in the morning. Friday March 28th 1828. After breakfast I went to the village in order to attend to the landing of OUf supplies from the Phenix. I obtained the long boat of the Andes and went off with the Capt. of the Phenix. The wind blew very strong and after the things had been put into the boat the Captain was most afraid to put off from the vessel lest we should not be able without difficulty to reach the shore. We concluded however to try it and we got to shore much easier than we expected. The shipment by this vessel consisted originally of barrels and casks to the number of 27, 21 of which were flour, but the flour being in the way the Cap. when he was in on the Spanish coast, concluded to sell it, which he did at 12 dollars pr barrel, he 39 �LEVI VOLUME 8 also disposed of 3 firkins of butter. The Cap. seems to feel that we are not entitled to the full sum for which e- he sold the flour and he asked me if the profits did not of right belong to him. I told him the course which he had pursued was a new one and I did not know exactly what was right in the case, said we should be willing to pay him commissions; after some considerable conversation on the subject we agreed to refer the decision to Capt. Obed Swain of the Independence. The Packet arrived this morning from Kauai and by her received a package from Mr. Whitney. Sabbath Mar 30th. Arrival of the reenforcement. Monday 31. Landing of the same. Tuesday ApL 1st. Mr. Andrews came on shore. Wednesday 2nd. The missionaries introduced to Boki & the other chiefs. The Parthian got in in the morng. and in the afternoon began to land supplies. Two of the families Viz. Mr. Clark & Mr. Shepherd took lodgings at Mr. Ellis' house. Thursday 3rd. Continued the landg. of supplies, Mr. Goodrich receiving them at the beach and I taking care of them as fast as they could be brot to the house. Stowing them away in the cellar of Mr. Goodriche's house & in the store house. Pupuka saild. for Lahaina. • Thursday April3rd. Engaged in hauling up supplies a very laborious day. Friday 4th. Engaged as yesterday. Mr. Hunnewell addressed a note this afternoon to Mr. Bingham stating that he had had a conversation with Boki concerning the letter purporting to have been written by him published in the Quarterly Review. Mr. H. havg. explained the nature of the letter Boki replied that is not mine. He requested a copy of the letter as published, which Mr. H. gave to him. Saturday 5th. The Schooner arrived from Kauai this morning and I have intimated to Mr. Reynolds that the Miss. will need the vessel to sail to the windward. Sabbath 6th. A very interesting day. In the morning a very full congregation of natives to whom Mr. Bingham preached from - - The English service was more fully attended than it has been for several years. Mr. Green preached. In the evening the brethren went on board the Enterprize to attend a lecture. • End Volume Eight 40 � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/ad725c5b427ef678cb3424f7de88e32c.pdf 09ddd7397a176af57df60e6f6ce5a91a PDF Text Text ���������������� 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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Title A name given to the resource Chamberlain, Levi - Journal - Volume 0008 and Insert - 1827.09.15 - 1828.04.06 Description An account of the resource Transcript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1827.09.15 - 1828.04.06 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/251bc64450810f3b76559dd8e8287ba2.pdf 76220fddbee7e26f7dcaf6e3f430f344 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 9 Volume IX • April 7, 1828; July 24, 1828 '. Monday April 8th [7th 77] 1828. Favored by the kindness of Capt. Swain of the Enterprise with a opportunity of sending supplies to Kauai. Mr. Goodrich put on board a raft of lumber for Mr. Whitney. I wrote and sent the letters and all the small things for him that have come to hand. Just before dark the Enterprise which had been taken out about noon stood off and shaped her course for Kauai. We looked upon her with no ordinary feelings as she left this port. On board the Spirit of God we trust had performed the work of Salvation for a number of souls, with the new converts we have enjoyed a number of precious seasons. May almight God protect and bless and prosper them all, keep them from falling and preserve them faultless. In the evening the missionaries assembled to observe the Concert of prayer. It was a pleasant season. Our hearts we trust were united in offering the petition Thy kingdom God. We feel that the Lord has most kindly favored us in sending us so many helpers, and such we trust as are willing to spend & to be spent for Christ. Let God be praised. Tuesday ApI. 8th 1828. Mr. Goodrich has been attending to the shipping oflumber on board the • Schooner which we are about sending to the windward. I feel under great obligations to Mr. Goodrich for his assistance without it I should sink. He engages with the utmost readiness and labors cheerfully I desire to be thankful to God for this kindness. I feel sometimes in view of my labors-the labors now in hand those in prospect, as if I must sink. But I wish to look to God for help and to cast all my care upon him. May he sustain me. Hitherto God has been better to me than my fears. 0 that I may be thankful, & trust him for the future. Wednesday 9th. Put up all the small packages which have come to hand for the brethren at Kailua and for Mr. Richards at Lahaina and wrote hastily to them.. About 1 dck the Schooner go under way. Mr. Gulick goes up to visit the brethren. A social meetg. this evening Mr. Green preached. No strangers attended. Saturday April 12th 1828. The boxes, barrels &c. by the Parthian have been all drawn to the mission house or nearly all, and I believe all the lumber landed. This has been a week of great labor & care. Besides • supplies from the Parthian we have received this week 13 barrels & boxes shipped in 1826 on board the Parkley and a handcart on board the Pacific. The latter was transferred to the Frances at sea. Some of the lumber has been dra"wn to the mission establishment but the greatest part remains near the landing in the 1 �LEVI VOLUME 9 care of a native belonging to Kaahumanu. Sabbath 13th. The native service both parts of the day was conducted by Mr. Bingham, and the English • service at 11 o'ck by Mr. Andrews. Tuesday 15th. Recd. a letter this day from Mr. Richards at Lahaina and another from Mr. Ely. The latter states than an Eng. Ship which had stopped at the bay had made some disturbanc:e on account of the kapu on female prostitution-that several of the crew had come to the house of Mr. Ely demanding the reason that females were forbidden going on board ships. The letter was commenced on the 19th ult. and closed on the 27th. At the latter date Mr. E. was in the country about 5 1/2 miles from the sea shore and the health of Mr. & Mrs. E. feeble both following a course of medicine for the liver complaint. Yesterday & today have had a company of natives engaged in hauling up lumber. Capt. Allen & Cap. Wm. Worth took tea at the wood house. Yesterday the took tea at Mr. Goodrich's. Wednesday April 16th 1828. Capt. Bliss of the Parthian informed me that as the ship is to sail tomorrow for the N.W. coast, he wishes me to finish taking the account of the supplies, that I may receipt the bill of lading. Having taken an account of the boxes barrels &c. together with most of the boards not • being able to examine the laths & shingles I walked to store of Mr. Jones. The boards falling short about 4000 feet I expected no pleasant business in signing the bill of lading. The Cap. assured me that every thing had been landed, all the boards lumber &c. that had been shipped by the Society. I remonstrated against receipting for of all the boards, on the ground that they had not been all received. he then stated that as we did not take an account of them on the beach he could not be responsible for the deficiency and said if I did not receipt the bill of lading he should be obliged to call a survey and then damages must be paid for detention of the ship as he was all ready for sea and under sailing orders. I perceived a difficulty on the ground of our not having taken the account of the board as they were landed, and I also perceived that he was disposed to make trouble if a receipt was not given. I felt however perfectly free from blame for their not having been measured having given directions that an account should be taken of them as they were landed, but that was not convenient. I concluded after considering the subject that I should eventually be under the necessity to recept and therefore before strife was meddled with I thought it prudent to nutralaze • the cause of contention by recepting the bilL While at the wood house I was annoied by the conversation & remarks of Mr. Jones. He asked me if I had seen the charges that the Pru. Com. had preferred against Cap. PercivaL I told him I had not. He said he had the account of them in his possession. He then began to 2 �LEVI VOLUME 9 tell me what some of them were and what had been stated to the General government by the Com. One of the charges was that Mr. Bingham had not been employed by Cap. Percival as an interpreter for him, being • in every way competent and having been employed by Lord Byron as the organ of communication with the chiefs. Another charge that Cap. P. had accused the Missrs. with being poor & illiterate men unable in their own country to maintain themselves-against which charge the Com. maintain that the miss. are men of the first respectability & of superior talents who would hold the highest stations in their own country and as being qualified for being presidents of colleges & seminaries of learning. Another chargethat Capt. P. sent a company on shore to kill Mr. B. another that Cap. P. had threatened to shoot Mr. B.Mr. Jones went on in a strain of rant highly disgusting to which I made not much reply. Capt. Blinn wished me to endores the articles of agreement signifying that the conditions of them had been complied withthis I refused, as the agreement was made between Mr. Marshall the owner of the Parthian & the Sec. & Tr. of the Board. After some considerable talk on the subject Capt. B. seemed to be convinced that it was not my duty to receipt the agreement. I referred to the particular in the agreement which specifies that a cook & steward were to be provided by the ship to cook and take care of the food, which condition I understood had,not been complied with. This he denied with respect to the cook saying that he was in the cabouse • from morning to night and not one of the missionaries entered the cook's department. Mr. Jones, perceiving that the missionaries might have cause for complaint on this head, said if the missionaries have any complaints to make or anything to say let them say it now. I returned to the Miss. house-after lecture in the evening I stated to the brethren that Cap. B. would expect a receipt from them for landing them and their effects. The brethren did not seem disposed to comply with his wished, but expressed their willingness that I should give a receipt to that effect but cautiond me against putting in the words: safely landed. Thursday April 17th. Went to the village to meet Cap. Blinn found him just ready to go on board the ship to get under way. I took him aside and said to him that the missionaries did not seem lll.clind to give him a receipt; but told him if a certificate from me that he had landed the missionaries & their effects at this port would be of any service to him I was ready to give him one. He said he could not oblige the missionaries to give a receipt: but he said if they were not satisfied he could not help it he had done every • thing he could to make them comfortable. He was willing that I should give a receipt for the landing of the missionaries each and everyone of them with all their baggage which I did. The French Ship of war sailed this forenoon. And the Parthian bore away for the N.W. coast. 3 �LEVI VOLUME 9 Signed this day an agreement made between me and Mr. Hart the carpenter in our employ by which he engages to work for the mission one year for 400 dollars. • Saturday April 19th 1828. By the Ship Friends Cap. Chester which arrived this morning from Hawaii brother & sister Ely were brought to this station, both of them are feeble particular so Mrs. Ely. They go into Mr. Ellis house to abide while they stay here. Attended this afternoon to the examination of the schools of Honolulu nei. The examination of schools of distant places will begin Wednesday or Thursday of next week. Sabbath 20th. The native congregation was very full in the morning owing to the presence of many people from distant places who have come hither to be present at the contemplated examination of the schools. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning. The cong. was less in the afternoon. Mr. Goodrich preached. Mr. Green preached to the foreigners of which there was considerable of an auditory. The sermon was from Jer. 13. 23. ((Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard his spots{"} &c. Monday April 21st 1828. Capt. Allen of the Clarkson called up this afternoon to enquire respecting some statements contained in a letter of Mr. Bishop. The statements were that the crews of several Eng. & • Am. whaling ships had conducted in a riotous manner at Lahaina during the absence of Mr. Richards at Hawaii in Octr. 1826 and that at one time Kekauonohi had fled with the women to the mountains. The Am. Consul had told Cap. A. that he had made inquiry of Kekauonohi respecting the conduct of the crews alluded to & whether she had been obliged to flee into the mountains,- and she had denied having any knowledge of the thing, or of having fled from Lahaina. We were not able to see Kakauonohi while Cap. Allen was at the house: but she came in toward evening and Mr. B. inquired of her whether the Am. Con. had asked her any questions concerning the riotous conduct of the seamen at Lahaina and whether she fled to the mountains as stated in Mr. Bishops communication. She said he had never made any inquiries of her, and she corroborated the statement contained in the letter referred to. Mr. B. immediately wrote a note to Capt. Allen giving an account of the statements made by Kekauonohi. Tuesday ApI. 22 1828. The Schooner arrived this morning from Lahaina with Mr. Richards & family, Mr. Bishop & Mr. Gulick. In coming about as she was entering the harbor she by an accident misstaid and • struck upon the rocks & was held fast a short time but at last swung off. A boat from the Alexander came to their assistance into which the families entered and came on shore. I have not yet ascertained what damage the schooner has sustained thoug. we think the injury is but little as she does not leak. 4 �LEVI VOLUME 9 Wednesday April 23. The brethren of the mission met this morning, chose a moderator & scribe and appointed a committee of arrangement in reference to attending to the business of a general meeting. • Called this morning at the house of Opiia the Dr. and Mr. Bingham having prec.eeded me to visit Halekii the wife of Robert Haia who lays very ill and is probably near her end. She was informed of her danger and of the fears which we entertained that she was soon to leave this world. She seemed affected with the information: but reconciled to the will of God and not to question the righteousness of God in taking her away. She expressed her earnest desire that the Lord would give her a happy dismission if he was about to remove her from the world. She said two or three times with much earnestness, "Da makau i ka hewa". She was directed to Jesus who died to save sinner & recommend to put her trust in him. Her mind before we left the house seemed to have gained a good degree of quiet. It was affecting to see her husband laying in another part of the room apparent on the borders of the grave. Commenced the examination of the schools the health of Mr. B. being feeble it seems necessary for me to devote myself to his assistance. Thursday April 24th. Halekii died last night, and we were sent to this morning to furnish boards for a coffin. As Robert is regarded in some sense connected with the mission, I concluded to let them go. • Examination of the sc.hools continued. Met twice this day to attend to business of the gen. meetg. Halekii buried this afternoon, a sermon preach by Mr. Richards at the funerale which was attended at the meeting house. Sabbath, April 27th. The Lord's Supper was celebrated in the afternoon and the re~enforcement were received to the Church. Monday 28th. Mr. Goodrich & Mr. Hart finished the kiel of the Schooner. The Schooner's striking the rocks turned out to be a great favor-She sustained no injury and by throwing her out to examine the bottom it was discovered that she had no copper on the bottom of the keel, by this timely discovery the vessel or at least her keel was saved from destruction as the worms were fast devouring the keeL The worms had penetrated about 7 inches & we cut off about 21/2 inches of her keel coppered it & then put on a shoe & coppered that. Friday May 2nd. We are now preparing to send the schooner away on Monday for Lahaina & Kailua • and have been putting up supplies & sending them to the beach; Jack and the crew being engaged in painting the vessel they were not put on board. Sabbath May 4th 1828. The native service in the morning was conducted by Mr. Ely & in the 5 �LEVI VOLUME 9 afternoon by Mr. Bishop. There were but a very few persons except our own families that attended the Eng. service. • In the evening the families assembled to hear read the instructions of the Board to the two reenforcements to this mission. Mr. Hunnewell, Capt. Allen of the Sultan & Capt. Worth of the Rambler called up in the early part of the evening & were present when the instructions were read. Monday May 5th. This has been a day of very great exertion. I was fearful in the morning that the Schooner would not be got in readiness to sail, as much appeared to be done in order to her being ready for sea: but Jack said it was possible, and I was determined that nothing should be wanting on my part. The brethren that were designing to go to the windward engaged with spirit in the work of getting ready and by the middle of the afternoon, nearly every thing had been sent to the vesseL An early tea was prepared and directly after our friends had risen from the table we all repaired to the house of Mr. Ellis. There the association attended to some business & as soon as it was closed, a parting prayer was offered by Mr. Bingham. We then walked to the house of Kaahumanu and our friends bound to the windward bid her farewell & proceeded to the beach to embark. Mr. Ely & family together with Miss Stone went on board the Paakukai which is sent up by Kaahumanu partly to accommodate the families-The rest of the • brethren & sisters who now leave us Viz. Mr. Richards & family, Mr. & Mrs. Andrews Dr. & Mrs. Judd & Miss Patten went on board the Packet. Owing to some detention the Packet did not got under way till just about sun set: but she got safely out of the harbor before night. Observed the monthly concert of prayer at the house of Mr. Bingham. In the afternoon during the hurry of our preparation three Captains called at the mission house, Viz. Capts. Barney & Reynolds, Eng. and Cap. Chase, Amer. We soon perceived that Cap. Barney who was formerly of the Wildman, had a grievance to make known. He was one of the Captains that was at Lahaina during the time of our general meeting at Kailua when the outrage was committed at Lahaina which Kekauonohi & other natives communicated to Mr. Richards an account of which was transmitted to the Board by Mr. Bishop. This communication of Mr. B. had met the eye of Cap. Barney and he called up to converse with Mr. Bishop and to declare to be false the whole of the statement made in the letter. He called the statement a libel on the community of whaling Captains. He talked warmly and was answered with spirit. A long conversation was • held without producing a reconciliation or leading to any pleasant or satisfactory result. Cap. B. was the only one who appeared to feel implicated. Tuesday May 6th. Mr. Bishop reed. this morning a note from Cap. Barney requesting him to call at 11 6 �LEVI VOLUME 9 o'ck at the office ofMr. Jones as he wished to clear himself before evidence of the charges contained in Mr. B.s letter. It was thot. not best that Mr. B. should have an interview, and he wrote a note in reply that he • did not wish to present himself as the accuser of Cap. B. or any other man, that Cap. B.'s name had not been mentioned in the communication nor that of any other man.- but stated if it was insisted on that he should give testimony he was ready to exhibit the evidence that his communication was not written without just cause. I delivered this day to Cap. Worth of the Rambler 503 feet of boards for sheathing his vesseL He had applied to me some time ago for boards but I was unwilling to part with any, and requested him if possible to obtain them elsewhere. He succeeded in getting partly enough and I promised to supply the deficiency. Friday May 9th 1828. Finished this day hauling up the lumber from the village. I have reason to fear the shingles will not hold out better than the boards. Saturday May 10th. I resumed this morning the instruction of a class in Arithmetic, the business which has of late occupied my attention having rendered it necessary for me to lay aside my class for a few weeks. Sabbath 11 th. The native congregations are thinner than they were some months ago, and my Sabbath School aslo is not attended as well as formerly. The cause is yet to be discovered. • The English service was conducted as usual, Mr. Green preached. Friday 16th. The Chinchilla arrived from Lahaina, Cap. Meek informs that Mr. Ruggles has left Hilo and is now at Lahaina where he wishes to stay a season to enjoy the aid of the physician. The king he reports may be expected down tomorrow. Saturday 18th. The Missionary Packet came into harbor early this morning and has freight on board for Mr. French. Letters were reed. from Miss Stone & Mr. & Mrs. Thurston. Miss Stone was at Kaawaloa, where she feels it her duty to remain for the present on account of the feeble health of Mr. & Mrs. Ely who are following medical prescriptions for affection of the liver. Miss Stone in a letter to Mrs. Green pleads very hard that aid should be afforded to Mr. Ely in his present state of health. The Kamehameha with the king and his suit arrived also this morning. Soon after her arrival it was announced that Mr. Ruggles & his family were on board. As soon as the brig had been brought into harbor Mr. Ruggles landed and walked up to the mission house. His health is quite feeble and his symptoms of an • affection of the liver more distinct & alarming than they have ever before been. During the forenoon a salute was fired from the Spanish letter of marque brig in port in honor of the kings arrivaL Towards evening the king called at the mission house to salute the new missionaries. Governor Adams and 7 �LEVI VOLUME 9 Aikanaka, Auhea & Kaahumanu were attendant on the king. He appeared pleasant and spent more than an hour at the house. The Atlas presented by John Tappan of Boston was offered and accepted with • demonstrations of pleasure also the beautiful reference Bible present by H. Wilder. A likeness of the late President Adams was presented to John Adams Gov. of Hawaii and also an elegantly bound hymn book having the Gov.s native name, Kuakini, marked upon it. Among the arrival of this morning was the Tartar, Bancroft from Canton, with a cargo of Goods for Mr. French & Co. A letter was reed. by Mr. Bingham from Dr. Morrison. Just at evening the Schooner Miss. Packet sailed for Kauai in the service of Mr. French. Mr. Goodrich took passage in her to visit the island. Sabbath May 18th 1828. The congregation was rather larger to day than it has been for a few Sabbaths past. Mr. Bishop preached both in the morning and afternoon. Mr. Green conducted the English exercises. Monday 19th. The king and chiefs by invitation took tea this evening at the mission house. The following chiefs were present together with most of the members of the mission of this station. Viz. Kaahumanu, Hoapiliwahine, John Adams, Opiia, Auhea & her husband, Kinau & her husband, • Kekauonohi & her husband, & Poki, invited and Kaleohano & Hinau who were not invited. Among the guests also was Mr. Hunnewell. The interview was pleasant. The company dispersed very soon after tea in very good humor. Friday 23rd. The Packet arrived form KauaL She left Waimea on Monday evening, Cap. Ebbets being desirous to come up without delay got away as soon as possible and would not detain her to take in a load. Mr. Goodrich therefore made but a very short visit as he did not get down till Sabbath afternoon & embarked next day. This evening a son was born to Kinau and receives the name of Kamehameha. Saturday May 24th 1828. A party of the brethren made an excursion to the pale. They set out about 8 o'ck A.M. & returned about 3 o'ck in the afternoon. Sabbath 25th. A pretty full congregation of the natives this morning- present Poki & his wifediscourse by Mr. Bingham-words "Verily I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the • kingdom of God." In the afternoon Mr. Bishop preached to a less numerous congregation from the words "Lo he prayeth" - The king and his company were present also Gov. Adams.-The latter gave good attention. 8 �LEVI VOLUME 9 Rather more foreigners than usual attended the English service. Sermon by Mr. Green. Monday 26th. Mrs. Ruggles has been very ill this day so much so that the aid of the physician recently • arrived from Canton was called in. She is however better this evening and we hope her health will soon be restored. Tuesday 27th. Mrs. Ruggles is better to day & we hope will soon be about again. Mr. Laing who was called boatswain of the Thames and who in partnership with Debraught in the charter of the Ainoa, and arrived yesterday in that vessel, called upon us this morning. The charterers of the Ainoa seem to have got into some difficulty in consequence of laying out their money the proceeds of their voyage before their return to these islands. They are said not to have fulfilled their contract as it was stipulated in the agreement that the division of profits was to have been made at the island-Whereas they sold their skins on the coast, took their share, bought a vessel with part of it, and brought down the avails of the share belonging to the owners of the vessel in money with which course Poki is dissatisfied & requires a share of the brig. Wednesday May 28 1828. Have understood that Poki concluded to take the 4000 offered him for the charter of the Schooner. The Schooner which sailed Saturday for Pearl river arrived this morng. I have • been employed most of the afternoon in making division of the tea & some other articles. Took tea with the families of the wood house at Mr. Goodrich's. Saturday May 31st. The church met this evening at the house of Opiia to attend to the examination of candidates for admission into the church. Oliver and his wife told their exercises & desires, as did also Kaiana & Keaha. The experience ofNahinu the wife of Oliver was very interesting and seemed to me to be more like the genuine workings of the Spirit than I have ever been able before to discover in the relations of any other native. The evening was a very interesting one to me and to others of our number. Sabbath June 1st. Mr. Bishop preached in the morning and Mr. Bingham in the afternoon-Mr. Clark preached in English. Monday June 3rd [2nd???] A Brigantine arrivd from the Spanish Coast by which we learn that Mr. Charlton has reed. news important to himself, Viz. that his place as Engl Consul is to be taken by some other person & he is to go home in October: and also that Lord Wellington is appointed Secretary of State • in the room of Mr. Channing deceased. The Packet sailed this afternoon for KauaL Mr. Gulick took passage in her for a visit to Mr. Whitney. Thursday 5th. It was expected Gov. Adams would sail to day for the windward and we had written 9 �LEVI VOLUME 9 letters to send by him to Lahaina where he intended to stop on his way to Hawaii. But when I carried my • letter this morning to give to him I learned that he would not sail to~day having been required by Kaahumanu to stop in order to attend to the formation of laws and to devise penalties for the laws already passed. This was the principal object of the assembling of the chiefs at the present time, but they seemed loath to take up the subject or come to any point-They referred it to Malo and he declined taking upon himself the responsibility. Kaahumanu seems determined now that something shall be done and has required the chiefs to attend to the business. Saturday June 7th 1828. This evening the church met to examine candidates for admission into the church, Kanaina was questioned as to his views & feelings as was also the wife of Wahinealii-She related a very interesting experience of God's dealings with her - She was particular in stating her former life, her obstinate persistence in vice and iniquity-the progress of light in her soul her gradual turning to the right way and final abandonment of her sinful courses and submitting her self to the control of the word of God. The whole was related in a simple artless manner and strongly impressed our minds that the Spirit of God i. had been working powerfully on her heart to tum her from darkness unto light & from the power of Satan unto God. Sabbath June 8. Mr. Bishop preached both in the morning & afternoon. The new hymns were introduced in the afternoon. Mr. Green conducted the Eng. service and preached a very excellent sermon from the words "Be ye therefore steadfast immovable always abound in the work of the Lord. &C.{H}. Monday June 9th. This morning Governor Adams sailed for the windward--expecting to stop at Lahaina-by him & by Malo who went up in the Schooner we sent letters to the brethren & sisters at Lahaina & Kailua. Tuesday 10th. This moming the confinement of Mrs. Gulick took place - Mr. Gulick is still absent at Kauai. This afternoon had the company of Mr. Hunnewell & Cap. Worth to tea and after tea the company of Capt. Bancroft of the Tartar to spend the evening. Wednesday 11th. This afternoon Mr. Bingham & I went to the house of Kaahumanu to make enquiries respecting the conduct of Cap. Percival during the time he was here with a view to make some further communication to the Board. Mr. Bingham took down in native language the account related by • Kaahumanu, Opiia & Auhea, being various expressions of his in interviews which he had with the chiefs, and their answers &c. to him. Thursday June 12. Busily employed in writing closing & packing up letters for America to be forwarded 10 �LEVI VOLUME 9 by the Ship Rambler Cap. Worth. The Chinchilla & Kamoholelani sailed for the N.W coast. • Friday 13th. Sat up till 2 dck last night copying a letter containing Kaahumanu's statement of the conduct of Cap. Percival to be forwarded to the Board. The Rambler sailed this afternoon by this conveyance the mission send at least 200 letters & communications. This evening a preparatory lecture sermon by Mr. Green in reference to the Communion which is expected to be attended on the coming Sabbath. Saturday, 14th. A conference meeting with the members of the Church and serious individuals at the house of Kaahumanu. The following persons were questioned as to their former & present feelings on the subject of religion; viz. Kaka, Kaluwahinenui and Punehaole. Kanaina also was asked also what were his present feelings as the account which he gave last Saturday night of his state was not perfectly satisfactory. He appeared better tonight. Kaka's account of herself was very satisfactory. She made a full and ingenuous disclosure of her former sinful course, of the pride of her heart in the early period of her religious experience. She appears quite • distrustful of herself & humble. Sabbath June 15th 1828. A full native congregation this morning. Poki & his wife were present and also the king. Mr. Bishop preached. Mr. Green preached in English from 1 Cor. XI 26. "For as often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death till he come." In the afternoon agreeably to previous arrangement the Sacrament of the Lord's supper was administered. Oliver Chapin & Nahinu his wife were admitted to the ordinance of baptism & received into church fellowship. The Missionary Packet arrived from Kauai and Mr. Gulick who came up in her arrived in season to join with us in the celebration of the Lord's Supper. Monday 16th. We have heard that the Tartar will not sail for the windward in less time than a fortnight and the families which were expecting to take passage in her for Hawaii feel unwilling to wait so long. Mr. Green therefore applied to me for the Schooner for their use. We went together to the village to see Mr. • French upon the subj ect of letting the mission have the use of her to go to the windward. Mr. F .stated that he had been making arrangements for sending the schooner to Makua where he has a load of wood waiting for her, & said it would interfere with his business to let her go before making one trip. Mr. Green 11 �LEVI VOLUME 9 concluded to consult with the brethren who are desirous to leave for the windward-and to let Mr. French know the result in the moming.-after coming home & consulting with the brethren Mr. G. concluded to • yield to the wishes of Mr. French provided Mr. French should feel in the morning that to give up the Schooner now would be a serious inconvenience to him. Tuesday June 17th. I set out to go to the village this morning to call upon Mr. E respecting the Schooner. I met him on horseback coming this way. I stated the desire of the brethren to go without delay to the windward. He said if we said we must have her he must let her go: but stated it would be an accommodation to him to have the use of her to make one trip to Makua afterward we might have herfinding that he would be disappointed to lose the use of the Schooner I told him we would not insist upon her going to the windward till after her return from Makua. The people of Honolulu have been called out to bring stones to set around the posts for the new meeting house which is soon to be built. Wednesday 18. Mr. Goodrich has been informed that the designation of the Alabama Packet for Hilo in which he expected to get a passage to his station has been altered & that he must look out now for some other mode of conveyance. • We have also learned to~day that a vessel has been spoken at sea with flour & supplies on board for the mission. Chase we learned was the name of the captain but could not learn the name of the vessel. This vessel may not be expected this year, and it is probable she may not stop here at alL The articles we understand were shipped on the condition that if the vessel did not come to the Sand. IsIs. they were to be disposed of. Thursday June 19th 1828. Walked this afternoon in company with Mr. Green & Mr. Clark to the salt lake. We found no salt. The great rains of the two last seasons have so filled up the pond that all the formations have been dissolved. The water is said to be in some places of considerable depth & to be inhabited by large fish. On our return we stopped at Moanalua at the house of Hoomoeapule the head man & were entertained with bananas, a melon & cocoanuts. We got back at 6 o'ck. Saturday 21st. I rode this afternoon in company with Mr. Green to Waikiki and took the circuit of Diamond HilL The excursion was a peasant one. We returned at about 5 o'ck. • In the evening a meeting was held in the hale halawai for the examination of candidates. Kaio related his experience-and answered very intelligently the questions put to him respecting the salvation of the Gospel. 12 �LEVI VOLUME 9 Sabbath 22nd. Bishop preached both parts of the day and we were pleased to see Poki present both in the morning & afternoon. His wife attended in the morning. • Mr. Green preached in English-The wind blew violently & the dust filled the air like a cloud. It was very uncomfortable in the house. The wind subsided as the sun went down and the evening was delightfuL Tuesday June 24th. The Packet sailed about noon for Hilo with Mr. Goodrich & family. The vessel was filled with their effects. Four men who brought letters from Lahaina by a canoe sometime ago are allowed to embark their canoe & take passage on board to leave the vessel in the vicinity of Molokai or Maui as Mr. G. will not go to Lahaina nor stop short of Hilo. We wrote letters to send by the canoe. Wednesday 25th. Mr. French called to look at our lumber this afternoon which we desire to send to the windward; and after taking a view of it he consented to receive it on board the Tartar we paying freight one hundred dollars. Thursday 26th. Began to send the lumber to the landing and got down nearly two thirds of it. Mr. Bishop & Mr. Shepard had the superintendence of the work. We had employed 16 natives to each of whom we paid a hymn & a Joseph for the days work. I employed two more to watch the lumber during the night I.· to each of whom I pay a Nankin malo. Friday June 27th. I have had employed this day 17 men to carry down lumber &c. - besides a number of others in bundling up clap boards. Most of the lumber which is to be sent to the windward is now removed to the beach to be shipped. Saturday 28th. Manuia's Schooner arrived from the windward this afternoon and brought letters from Lahaina. When she sailed which was last evening the canoe which carried our letters had not arrived. In the evening held a meeting as usual for the examination of candidates for admission to the church. Kaukaliu and his wife were questioned, and made known their feelings. Tuesday July 1st. Sent many articles to go on board the Ship Tartar for the windward stations. This day the natives commenced the erection of the new meeting house by raising the side posts. Friday July 4th. The day has been noticed by the Americans as is usual for them to do. The Gentlemen of the mission at this station were invited to a dinner at the house ofMr. Jones and the invitation was • accepted on the part of Messrs. Bingham, Bishop, Ruggles & Clark. Saturday July 5th 1828. A note was received this morning from Mr. French stating that the Ship Tartar would be under way at 11 o'ck and that every thing must be on board by that time. The baggage remaining 13 �LEVI VOLUME 9 was forthwith sent down and at 1/4 before 11 o'ck the families met at the house of Mr. Ellis in Mrs. Clark's '. room to attend prayers. A hymn was sung & Mr. Bishop addressed the throne of grace. The brethren & sisters who were about to leave walked to the house of Kaahumanu. She proposed going to the village with them-at about half past 11 o'ck the embarkation took place. Mr. & Mrs. Green, Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles & their two children & Mr. Bishop & his little son took their leave of Kaahumanu & of the brethren & sisters who accompanied them to the shore. I went on board with them and stopped till the vessel was got under way. I remained on board till the vessel had got out of the harbor and when the pilot was ready to leave I bid the brethren & sisters adieu & got into the boat with him & Capt. Little who had accompanied us out and the vessel kept on her way and we returned to port. Conference this evening Kaniua examined-He gave a satisfactory account of himself. Sabbath July 6th 1828. Both native services devolved of necessity on Mr. Bingham he preached both parts of the day from Jeremiah 29. chap. 12. 13 & 14 verses:- the congo was pretty full in the morning but thin in the afternoon. Mr. Clark preached in English 9 or 10 foreigners attended besides the mission family. Monday July 7th. Favored this evening with a season of prayer in the observance of the Monthly • Concert. Tuesday July 8th. Kamakahiki one of the native members of the church died last night. He has been feeble a good while but not considered dangerously ill till within a few days. Mr. Bingham was sent for on the Sabbath to go and see him as his wife & friends apprehended him near his end. I accompanied Mr. Bingham to his house-We found him indeed very low. His complaint seemed to be an infLamation of the liver & billious affection. He was aware that his state was dangerous, but was still in a happy frame of mind & resigned to the will of God. When told by one to put his trust in God & not to grieve on account of the world he replied I have no sorrow on acct. of the world in God is my trust. He is my desire. He said he felt joyful that it was the Sabbath it was a good day. Mr. Bingham gave him a cathartic and left word if it operated too powerful to let him know. After native service in the morning a messenger came & stated that he had fainted under the operation of the medicine. We went over and found him revived but very weak & but partially sensible. Mr. B. administered some medicine calculated to revive him & we went away. He was a little better the next day. This momg. we heard of his death. • Mr. Clark attended the funeral of a black man called Black J0 who has resided many years at the islands and has been much in the service of the king & chiefs as an interpreter and who was at the time of his being taken ill (only a few days ago,) in the service of the king as sailing master of the Kamehameha-His 14 �LEVI VOLUME 9 complaint was an ul.flamation of the lungs and his death sudden & unexpected. Wednesday July 9th 1828. The funeral of Kamakahiki was attended this afternoon. His remains were • carried to the meeting house & Mr. Bingham preached a sermon adapted to the occasion from Rev. 14. 13. "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord)) &c. The grave was dug by the side of that of J.c.. Ailepoa and directly makai of Ha1ekii within the bounds designed for the mission burying ground. Just at evening the Missionary Packet arrived from the windward Dr. Judd & wife were passengers from Lahaina whom we gladly welcomed to this station after an absence of more than 9 weeks. The Packet sailed from Hilo on Saturday the 5th.-arrived at Lahaina on Monday 7th and sailed on Tuesday evening. She made very little progress during the night was in sight of Lahaina this morning & the passengers saw the ship Tartar just coming to anchor. The Tartar was in sight the evening before and the Doctor was very desirous that she might arrive before setting saill but as they would be detained another day if they did not sail that evening they concluded not to wait-not thinking Mr. Ruggles was on board the Tartar. Saturday July 12th 1828. For two or three days I have been employed in putting up supplies for Kauai & making preparation for sending the Schooner thither to take down Mr. Gulick and his family-A considerable part of the supplies are now on board-In taking off a few things this afternoon in the canoe • the canoe as she lay along side upset & two barrels were tumbled into the sea. The contents of one was considerably injured. The wind has been very high this afternoon & evening and the dust very troublesome. Sabbath July 13th 1828. The wind has blown somewhat less violently to day than it did yesterdaYl but it has been notwithstanding quite uncomfortable. Mr. Bingham conducted native service and Mr. Gulick the English. At the native service in the afternoon Mr. Gulick brought forward his infant son to present it in baptism unto God: it received the name of Luther Halsey. Monday July 14th 1828. The residue of Mr. Gulickls furniture & baggage were put on board the Packet and as many supplies for the station as could be reed. on board. Many effects ofMr. Whitney shipped at Hilo were in the vessel & so filled her up that I was glad to avail myself of the offer of Poki to put some of the supplies for Kauai on board the Becket. Having sent down all the articles to the vessel I made preparations to take passage with Mr. Gulick & • family to KauaL When we were all ready to embark the families met at the house of Mr. Bingham where tea was to be prepared. A parting prayer was offered by Mr. Clark after which we all sat down to tea and precisely at 5 olck we arose & the waggon brought to the door to convey Mrs. Gulick & Miss Ogden to the 15 �LEVI VOLUME 9 landing. On our arrival at the beach we found the boat in waiting & we immediately stepped on board & went off to the vessel and the vessel was got under way as soon as possible. We went out of the harbor with • a light breeze although the wind had blown pretty briskly thro. the day. It was nearly sun set when we had got fairly out of the harbor. Before dark prayer was conducted on board and very soon Miss Ogden began to be sea sick. During the night the breeze was light and the sea very heavy. I slept some though not very much but was not sick. Tuesday July 15th 1828. At day light we were nearly becalmed and the sea being very rough the vessel pitched & rolled very bad. \X/aianai lay in about a N.E. direction from us and Keena nearly N.W. Between eight & nine o'clock the wind began to breeze & it freshened & continued to freshen as we advanced till it blew so heavily that the Schooner was stripped to a reef mainsail & gib. The sea was very rough and dashed in very frequently upon us and made the deck very wet & kept the passengers so. Mr. Gulick & myself retired to the cabin & with the ladies betook ourselves to our berths, but here we were not permitted to remain long without being incommoded. The vessel shipped a sea which dashed into the windows thro. the blinds in such a manner as to arouse us all, wet the berths & made the cabin very uncomfortable. Some of the squares of glass were broken & some of the windows had not been put in-I succeeded in putting them • in but they did not defend us from the sea which frequently dashed upon deck & running along by the trunk ran in upon us & kept us wet. The atmosphere was thick & we did not make Kauai till about the middle of the afternoon. The vessel did not make rapid progress till we got a little under the lee of the island & we were enabled to spread more saiL She then passed very swiftly through the water and we drew on rapidly towards Waimea. The sun had been down some time when the vessel was brought to anchor. The ladies began to make preparations to go on shore, but I concluded it would not be best from them to attempt it, unless a double canoe should be sent off. I should have been unwilling to risk myself with the natives in a boat at night in a strange place. Very soon after dark we saw a large light moving towards us & very soon made her out a double canoe with Mr. Whitney on board coming towards the Schooner. We gave him a hearty welcome as he came along side. We had no light on board & our natives lighted their lamps from the large lama brought in the double canoe. As soon as we could get ready we put a trunk or two upon the platform of the double canoe & • placed ourselveves there and with quite a number of passengers set out for the shore. We were landed safely without getting wet and proceeded with Mr. Whitney along a dark & dusty path to the missionary establishment. We found Mrs. Whitney ready to receive us & welcome us to their humble abode. Supper 16 �LEVI VOLUME 9 was soon brought in we felt it comfortable to sit down with our friends to participate of the gifts of • providence after a day of sea sickness & partial abstinence. We joined after supper in singing the Hymn for the meeting of Christian friends and united in a prayer of thanksgiving to God for permitting us to meet under circumstances of so much mercy. Keaweamahi the wife of the governor very soon called upon us & expressed her joy at our arrival. Wednesday July 16th. Kaikioewa & Keaweamahi called upon us in the course of the forenoon as did also Kapule & Kaiu. They all appeared sincerely to rejoice that we had come. A good native house had been erected for Mr. Gulick and two rooms finished for his reception) and the other part of the house covered with new lua ha1a mats. So that Mr. G. without any care of his own has on his arrival a comfortable house to go into. At the time for lecture in the afternoon Mr. W. Mr. G. Miss Ogden & myself went to the meeting house. The house was pretty well filled. I should think that more than three hundred persons were present and their behavior was orderly. After tea I walked out to look at the land I went towards the sea & saw the heaps of coral which Mr. W. has had collected to bum for lime. There are 5 heaps each containing 2 square fathoms. The lime when • burned he designs for laying the walls of his house. Thursday July 17th. After breakfast I went with Mr. Whitney to the sea shore with a view to go on board the vessel. We waited a few minutes for a double canoe to return from the schooner which had gone off for articles. As soon as it came ashore and the baggage &c. was landed we entered and went off Jack was on board. I inquired whither he could get ready to sail by tomorrow. He replied that he could and I then told him that tomorrow would be the day for sailing. The remainder of the bricks having been put in the canoe & a quantity of plank upon the platform we stepped upon the canoe & went ashore. In the course of the forenoon Mr. Whitney & myself called upon Kaikioewa at his house. He was very pleasant, and gave me 4 figured mats for a partition to my house. From the house of the chief we walked up the river till we were nearly opposite to the house of Deborah Kapu1e where we fell in with Jack in the Schooner)s boat who was going up the river to prepare food we requested him to set us across to the other side. We called upon Deborah she was sitting with her husband enjoying • the air which had a free circulation through the house. Several of her people were sitting around her among the rest Oliver & Nahinu. From the house of Deborah we went to the house formerly occupied by Mr. Whitney. It is constructed of mud & stones and is in such a state of decay that it would be unsafe for a 17 �LEVI VOLUME 9 fami.ly to reside in it. After having viewed the premises of Mr. Ws recent habitation we returned to the house of Deborah and obtained from her a canoe to carry us across the river. From the opposite bank we • proceeded home, a distance of about half a mile. The house of Mr. Whitney very narrowly escaped being set on fire. Early in the evening one of the little children while in the act of carrying a lamp into one of the rooms communicated the blaze to a curtain of native kapa which instantly took fire. The blaze was perceived by Mr. & Mrs. W. who were in another part of the house and they sprung to the apartment. Mrs. W. endeavored to pull down the kapa but was not able. Mr. W. flew for his little daughter who had just been put to bed in the apartment but before he took up the child he bethought himself to pull down the curtain which was blazing with a rapid flame that reached half way to the ridge pole. He laid hold of the burning cloth & pulled it down, an old mat was at hand which Mrs. W. had presence of mind enough to throw over it, and then with their feet they succeeded in smothering the flames. Mr. W. had one of his hands considerably burned and Mrs. W one of hers a little. We felt that it was a kind Providence that prevented the destruction of the house. Friday July 18th 1828. This morning Mr. Whitney marked out the ground upon which he designs building his house. It fronts pretty nearly south and so as to make nearly a right angle to the horizon with a '. line drawn from the opposite extremities of the land where it in prospect intersects the sea. So that the view from the front of the house is calculated to take in all the tract of ocean visible from that quarter, together with the prospect of Niihau & Lehua which are seen in distant view on the right. Between 9 & 10 o'ck I set off on horse back for Waiawa the land belonging to Mr. Whitney about four miles distant from Waimea. I rode over a level sandy road-passed but a few houses & very little land planted with kalo but several fields of sugar cane. On Mr. Whitneis land is a large field of sugar cane which grows without cultivation: the land is not very productive though the soil is of the very best kind there is quite a grove of kukui & some ohia trees: and also a great deal of the pharmachristy growing in different places on the land much of that which I passed had been overgrown & encircled by a running vine which had formed little clusters of them into close arbors and must while the vines were green have presented a very beautiful appearance. The vines were dead and dried in the sun & made now no very pleasant appearance. I returned in season to set down with the family to dinner. • Having made all my arrangement for sailing I bid adieu to the families & went on board the Schooner. By request of the king I took 25 native passengers on board to convey to Oahu: and by the request of Kaikioewa a quantity of ukana for the king. There were also on board seven goats & five hogs besides a few 18 �LEVI VOLUME 9 fowls. I was not at all gratified to have such company but it seemed unavoidable We got under way with a pleasant breeze and sailed along the shores of Kauai very agreeably. • Monday July 21st. This morning we were pretty well up with Barbours point or Laeloa. The wind was directly a head and we were most of the day in beating up to Honolulu. at about 5 o'ck we cast ancor in the harbor. Just before we came to anchor the bolt rope of the mainsail in the clue gave way & tore the canvass: had this taken place outside we should have been detained some and the mainsail would have been much more injured. I felt thankful that we had got to the end of our voyage before it took place. I was met on the shore by Mr. Shepard and walked with him to the house of Mr. Ellis where I was invited by Mrs. Clark to set down & drink tea. Having taken tea I went over to the wood house, and there I found the families sitting at table with several of the chiefs. I was immediately told that Hoapili ma were to sail tomorrow for Lahaina and he said to me "E holo pu kakou." I was not prepared to give him an immediate answer but said I would do it tomorrow. After consulting with Mr. Bingham I came to the conclusion to go on the morrow with the chiefs and began immediately to make arrangements for my departure. Tuesday July 22nd. I have been busily engaged all this morning & till noon in getting ready to go to Lahaina. I have put up all my account books & all the paper which I think I shall need in order to the • making out my annual account of the expenses of the mission and of my report to the Treasurer of the Board. Mr. Bingham was called over to the house of Kaahumanu to attend prayers with the chiefs about to embark for Maui. Directly after dinner which I took at the table of Dr. Judd, I sent my baggage down to the landing & then called upon the families to get their letters & to give them my parting salutation. Between one & two o'clock I went on board the Ainoa with my baggage, but the vessel did not get under way till after 3 o'ck as there was much to do on board the vessel after the chiefs had come on board in stowing away the baggage of the chiefs & getting ready for sailing. We went out of the harbor with a fine breeze accompanied by the king who made known his purpose of sailing tomorrow in his own vessel to Lahaina. As soon as we were fully out of the harbor the topsails were thrown aback & the vessel brought to to discharge the pilot & to give the King opportunity to get into his boat. As soon as the king had left the vessel was put upon her course again and the wind being pretty favourable we made good progress. At dark • we found ourselves considerably above Diamond hilL I had a berth in the after cabin assigned me by BoH i.e. I had a place to lie down on the transom and by spreading my cloak under me & another over me I rested comfortably. 19 �LEVI VOLUME 9 Wednesday momg. July 1828. At sun rise found ourselves off the Westem point of Molokai. The Packet which sailed from Honolulu soon after we did bound to Kailua passed us in the night & at day light was out • of sight. Our vessel was then standing to the northward & the Packet at close haul upon the wind. We had a breeze all day & towards evening it blow very fresh. At 6 o'ck PM. we had got as far up along the shores of Molokai as Kaunakakai; but the wind being strong the chiefs thought it not best to beat up inside of Lanai, and directed the Captain to bear away and go round outside. As it is frequently squally off the W. end of Lanai the Captain put the vessel under very snug sail till we had got round that part of the island. as soon as we had got out of the influence of the trade winds we were nearly becalmed and in the course of the night entirely so. The captain felt no small degree of solicitude on account of being near the shore almost directly off the great bluff at the S.w. part of the isld. had the vessel been in danger of going ashore there would been an impossibility of preventing it as there is no anchorage. Towards morning a gently breeze spring up & we made a little progress. Thursday July 24th 1828. A very light sea breeze from about 8 o'ck. Sailing along the shores of Lanai. Early this morng. Boki hailed the shore & brought off a canoe which he sent ashore to bring off fish. The I·e sea was smooth and we sailed along very pleasantly tho' not rapidly. About half after three oclk we came to anchor in Lahaina roads. By one of the first canoes that came off I got a passage on shore with my baggage. I learned before I left the vessel that Mr. Richards was absent in Lanai with Nahienaena examining the schools of the island. On landing I was met by Mr. Andrews and walked with him to this habitation & afterwards to the house of Mr. Richards. I was very cordially recd. by alL After a short visit at the house I went to the residence of the chiefs. There I learned that canoes were come from Lanai and that probably Mr. Richards & the princess were returning. This proved to be the fact. Mr. Richards related a very affecting acct. of a man & his wife who had been upset in a canoe having two children with them the children were drowned & the man & woman were in the water nearly 24 hours & after having drifted & swam between twenty & thirty miles they were lodged on the shores of Molokai. End of Volume Nine • 20 � 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 0009 - 1828.04.08 - 1828.07.24 Description An account of the resource Transcript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1828.04.08 - 1828.07.24 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/9a397c5a2dbe9ab3795480a7c6c37bd0.pdf 769850ee1037413bdd7ffd7caeead809 PDF Text Text LEVI VOLUME 10 Volume X • July 25, 1828-September 19, 1828 Minutes. Lahaina No. 10. Lahaina July 25th, 1828. Friday. On arising this morning discovered the king's vessel in the roads she had arrived during the night from Oahu with the King and his suit having sailed the day after the Ainoa sailed.Hoapili kane & Hoapili wahine called upon us this morning while we were at breakfast. They stopped till after prayers and then left to wait upon the King who was about coming on shore.Saturday 26th. The Pupuka sailed about noon for Hilo I wrote to Mr. Goodrich and Mr. Richards sent the pit saw which had been reed. from Hilo.In the afternoon I walked with Mr. Richards to view the Scite of the meeting house which the chiefs contemplate building. It is a pleasant place some distance in the rear of the present house of worship. The walls are to be of stone, but the dimensions of the building & the manner in which it is to be finished have • • not yet been decided on.- In our way home we stopped to view the foundation of a new house which Malo is erecting. The walls are to be carried up with stone to the height of about 10 feet & the upper part wattled after the fashion of the Soc. Isis. Sabbath July 27 1828. Attended native service both in the morning & afternoon. The Sermons were faithful & discriminating. In the morning from the words "The fool hath said in his heart there is no God.{"}- and in the afternoon from the words "Though hand join in hand the wicked shall not be . h ed" unpums .Had English service at the house of Mr. Richards. There were four foreigners present Mr. Andrews preached from the words As Moses lifted up the serpant in the wilderness &c.Tuesday July 29th. By invitation of Mr. & Mrs. Richards Boki & his wife took tea with the families.The object in giving him the invitation was to get him to the house in order to a conversation respecting the Percival affair.- When the subject was mentioned to him he proposed deferring what he might have to say about it till tomorrow when he would come up with some other persons who were accquaited with • the proceedings of Lt. Percival during his visit at Oahu.- The Gov. & his wife made themselves very agreeable & seemed well pleased with the visit.Wednesday 30th. Late in the forenoon Boki came to the house accompanied by Kaniua. Malo had been 1 �LEVI VOLUME 10 sent for previously by Mr. Richards.- Paper, pen & ink was placed before the Gov. and he was requested to write down what he knew of the proceedings of Lt. PercivaL He directed Malo to take the pen and to • put down what he should dictate. We were very desirous that he should be full and explicit; but he seemed desirous not to say anything which in his view would be very much to the disadvantage of the American Lt. The following is a translation of what was written. "The chief of the man of war said to me the very strict tabu is not good. Do you go slow lest going quick you tumble do-wn. Do like other lands. In America some women are tabu and some are not:- in England some women are tabu and some are not. The women that regard God they are tabu, the women that regard not God are not tabu. Let them alone leave them to their own thoughts; for you have taught them sufficiently; but they do not listen to what they say. If the foreigners from the vessels give them money or cloth let them take it (or they will take it) Let them not say we are tabu: neither let the chiefs go after the prostitutes on board the ships that is a very shameful thing with our chiefs. This is all that I myself correctly heard. But there is another thin.g Kahuhu told me. The Chief of the • man of war said thus to me. "The men of my vessel are going up to pull down Mr. Bingham's house let them hear (or let them look out). It was told me twice and twice I told Kaahumanu and Mr. Bingham. Here is another thing that I heard directly from his own mouth. "Mr. Bingham is not good in his tabuing riding on the Sabbath and racing for money on other days. Signed "Boki" Witness David Malo Kaniua) Boki having given in the above testimony and signed the writing was about to leave; but Mr. R. requested him to stop a little longer as he had something else to communicate. He then produced a copy of • the letter signed by his name which has been published so widely in Eng. and America.- and stated to him that this letter was attributed to him. Mr. R. read it to him in English & asked if he understood it- He said no & asked what is it. Mr. R. then read a translation of it and asked if it was his. He answered nol it is not 2 �LEVI VOLUME 10 mine. He was asked if he had not written to England- he said he had sent his love to Lord Byron & Mrs. Boki had joined with him in expression of kind regards to her friends in England. A part of the letter he • said was something like what he had communicated, but he had never said those things about the missionaries about Mr. Bingham or the laws.- It was suggested that the English consul might have written the letter. He said no He did no write it, and requested a copy that he might make inquiries. Mr. R. then requested him to testify in writing at the bottom of the paper containg. the translation that the production was not his. He wrote as follows. "Aole nau i palapala keia mea Signed Boki. We wished him to add something to show that he had not given his sanction to anything of the kind: but he declined saying that what he had written was equivalent to such a denial and that the writing was a forgery or a falsehood.The Governor exhibited no signs of displeasure at the inquiries made, but on the contrary showed himself kind & friendly and was perfectly free and communicative.A company of the Chiefs took tea at Mr. Richards by invitation. The king & his sister Hoapili kane & Hoapili wahine Liliha, Keliiahonui and Kekauonohe were the native guests. Mr. & Mrs. Andrews were also • present.- In the evening the natives who are organized into a singing school came in by permission of Mr. Richards & spent an hour in singing Hawaiian hymns. The evening was spent very agreeably. Thursday July 31st. The Ainoa sailed this day for Molokai, Boki stops to go with the King on board the Kamehameha which is to sail tomorrow.- This afternoon a small schooner came to anchor in the roadswhich I supposed to be a vessel from Oahu, but just as we were about to go to the house of Mr. Andrews to take tea to which we had been invited we were surprised by the coming in of Mr. Thompson, a gentleman connected with the Marshall & Wildes concern who had been absent for some months to the Coast of California. He arrived in the little schooner in 22 days 6 hours from Mazatlan. We were gratified to learn that he had Am. papers on board dated as late as the the 28th of April and that quietness & prosperity were still the happy circumstances of our favored land. He took tea with the families and obliging sent off to his vessel to have the papers sent on shore for our perusaL About 8 o'ck in the eveng he left & went on board to get under way to proceed to Oahu. By him we sent letters to our brethren & sisters at Honolulu.- • Friday August 1st 1828. About noon today the Kamehameha got under way & sailed for Molokai where she is to stop till after the Sabbath and is afterwards to proceed to Honolulu. Saturday August 2nd. 1828. Two young men called upon Mr. Richards this evening to tell him a certain 3 �LEVI VOLUME 10 thing.- They said two men belonging to the Princess train recently went to the king privately to persuade him to go and sleep with his sister.- The King refusing they urged him very strongly buth~ repelled the • assault upon his integrity. Saying if he should consent he should be criminal in the eyes of every one- E hewa au ina missiary a pau loa, a me na Hi a me ka pono a pau loa.- ,The men said to him "No matter for that do you go and sleep with your sister."- He continued to refuse to hearken to them, and they continuing to urge him, he got up & left them and went and seated himself by the side of Boki. After that they did not renew their request. Sabbath August 3rd. 1828. Mr. Richards preached a very solemn, interesting & faithful discourse from the words Say ye to the Righteous that it shall be well with him; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings, Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him; for the reward of his hands shall be given him."Mr. Green preached in English to the families, no strangers being present, from the words For I am in a straight betwixt two &c.Just before native service in the afternoon Mr. R. was called upon to visit a woman taken suddenly very dangerously ill with a singular affection.- He found her insensible and almost like a person dead. He opened a vein and administered some medicine. In the evening a messenger arrived saying that she had • revived a little and between 9 & 10 another came for opening medicine and saying she had so revived as to be able to speak. Monday August 4th 1828. Finished posting my books today so as to get a trial balance. The monthly concert for the natives was well attended Mr. R. read a portion of scripture and made some remarks. In the evening the families met at the house of Mr. Richards where we observed the concert for prayer and enj oyed a delightful season.Tuesday Augt. 5. The Pupuka arrived from Hilo and brought letters from Mr. Goodrich. He states that Mrs. G. is quite ill and feels it desirable that the Dr. should make a visit to Hilo if he should be favored with an opportunity and could conveniently go.Wednesday 6th. The Pupuka sailed this afternoon for Oahu wrote to Mr. Bingham Dr. Judd & Mr. Shepard. • Thursday August 7th. Walked with Mr. Richards about three miles into the interior directly back of Lahaina. Our path most of the way followed along by a small mountain stream rapidly running towards the cultivated part of Lahaina through a channel cut for the purpose of directing its course thither.- It is by 4 �LEVI VOLUME 10 water thus conducted from the mountains that the whole of Lahaina is irrigated.The Pakii sailed for Hawaii- We had been informed that she was destined for Kailua & I prepared • letters for the brethren, but we learned afterward that she was bound to Waipio. When we sent the letters to Hoapili he engaged to send a man across the island to bear our letters to Kailua. Sabbath August 10th. The native services were solemn & interesting & the people listened in a pleasing manner to the messages of the GospeL The Sermon in the morning was from Rev. VIr. 13. 14- concerning the employments & bliss of heaven.- In the afternoon from Luke II. 14 "On earth peace." The blessings & benefits of the GospeL Mr. Andrews preached a very interesting & useful sermon from 1 Thess. V.22. "Abstain from all '1" appearance 0 f eVl. Monday 11 th. Mr. Richards had made arrangements to set out to make a tour around this island, but owing to the indisposition ofMI. Andrews who was to accompany him the commencement of the journey was delayed.The young princess having been a little indisposed, the journey would have been delayed a short time, one day at least, on her account had not MI. Andrews been ilL• Tuesday August 12th. 1828. Mr. Andrews continues ill, so much so as to be confined to his bed.Walked with MI. Richards to the spot designed for the scite of the new meeting house distant about half a mile from Mr. Richards house.- Mr. Richards had been sent for by Hoapili to go & mark out the ground for the foundation as it is his design immediately to commence the work of laying the walls.- On our arrival at the spot we found that Hoapili had not come. a messenger was despatched and in the course of half an hour he arrived with a number of his people. Mr. Richards began then to mark out the ground.The lines were run 105 feet long for the length of the foundation & 51 for the breadth.- and it is designed that the house within the walls shall be 100 feet long & 46 broad. The plan for finishing the building is [not?] yet fully determined upon; but it is the design to frame the roof and if possible to have it boarded & shingled.- MI. Richards attention was also called to a house erecting for Mr. Andrews on the mission premises. It is ia native house & the work is superintended by Auwae.- It stands a few rods to the t Westward of 10I. R. 's permanent house on a piece of land recently granted by Kaahumanu. I • Wednesday Augt. 13th. MI. Richards was called upon this morning to go and view the foundation for the meeting house. The people having been called out to remove the dirt for placing the stones had commenced their work & Hoapili was fearful that the ground was not sufficiently firm, it being soil formed 5 ._.1._ �LEVI VOLUME 10 from the sea loose & uncompact and in some places trembling under the force of a heavy blow. We walked together to the place and found a large company of natives busily employed some in • digging- some in scraping away the dirt thrown out of the trench to be filled up with stones for the foundation & some in carrying stones & some bearing buckets of water.- All appeared life & businessand the jabbering of the natives was almost stunding. We found the earth more firm that we had feared we should find it and we concluded that with a deep & wide foundation the building would stand firm.Sabbath August 17th. 1828.- The religious exercises of the day were conduct with as much solemnity & interest as usuaL- The English service at the house was conducted by Mr. Green. The natives called in the evening in considerable numbers to salute Mr. Richards who expects to set out tomorrow morning to make a tour of the island. Monday 18th.- After breakfast and morning prayers Mr. Richards set out to make the tour of this island. He is accompanied by Mr. Andrews & Mr. Green. They all went on board a double canoe which is to go entirely round the island to carry their baggage. Nahienaena set out about the same time in a whale boat to make the tour. She took an opposite course it being her intention to Cross the island- and the brethren to keep along the coast, till they all meet at Wailuku & then to proceed on in company. • Tuesday August 19th. 1828. Reed. letters from Oahu by Pupuka. From the difft. communications learn that- a whaling ship is in port bound to Am.- that the Packet which sailed four weeks ago for Hawaii had not arrived- that the brigs Kamehameha & Ainoa had just sailed for Manilla & that Manuia went in one of them instead of Boki who was expected to go, but was stopped by Kaahumanu; and learned that Mills has been appointed to take the command of the fort during Manuias absence & that he is about to be married to Polly Holmes.- Mr. Clark had moved into the new house the floors having been laid, and the cellar of Mr. Bingham's bed room finished which is 13 1/2 feet by 17 & is to be a store cellar for the depository.Wednesday Augt. 20 1828. Hoapili arrived from Lanai.- Attended with Taua the afternoon lecture. I read the hymns directed the singing & offered the first prayer.- Taua addressed the people from 14 Chap. John 6 verse. "Jesus said unto him "I am the way and the truth & the life."Mrs. Andrews & Mrs. Green dined & took tea at our table. • A ship is in sight this evening standing in between Kahoolawe & Lanai. I think it is the Tartar from Hawaii.Thursday 21st. The Ship in sight last night has come to anchor it proves to be the Tartar from 6 �LEVI VOLUME 10 Kailua.- After breakfast- I walked down to the beach in hopes of falling in with Mr. French or Capt. Bancroft who had come on shore. • They were not at the landing and I walked along the beach as far as to the Meeting house, in front of which I observed a company of natives- not finding Mr. E there nor any of the cruefs I walked towards home stopping at the house of Harry and also at the house of Hoapili on my way.- On arriving at home, I was gratified to find Mr. French & Capt. Bancroft in the house. Mr. E had delivered to Mrs. B. the letters for herself & Mr. Richards. We were affected to learn from the letters as well as from Mr. B. that the illness of Mrs. E. has increased to an alarming degree, and that very great anxiety is felt on her account. Letters have been forwarded to Oahu by the packet and an urgent request made for Dr. Judd to go up immediately. Mr. E mentioned his having detained the Schooner to make several trips to collect Sandal wood; and he stated also that the Sch. had lost one of her anchors in getting under way at a place near Kawaihae.- A mumuku had commenced blowing & the crew were heaving up to get under way.- The wind struck them, and the anchor broke.- The loss will amount to 50 or 60 dollars and must therefore be sustained by us. As Mr. E stated that the Tartar will sail at evening we set ourselves to work at our pens to have something in • readiness to send to our friends at Oahu.I was sorry that circumstances did not allow me to make arrangements to return by this opportunity.I shall be expected by the brethren and sisters at Hono1ulu- The present will be a good opportunity to send my account of expenses to America, but as as a letter for Mr. Evarts respecting our wants & the business of my department which I have commenced is not completed I thought it best not to send it. Evening- I had closed a package for oahu, & was about to send Kuhea off with it to the Ship, when I was told that Mr. French had concluded not to sail tonight. Friday Augt. 22nd. I have been rewriting a letter to Mr. Evarts which I wrote yesterday to send to Oahu by the Tartar.Mr. R & Cap. Bancroft have been employed in weighing sandal wood in front of the house which stands near the landing- I walked dovvn and called upon them and with permission from Mrs. Richards invited them to tea.- They gave something of an equivocal answer but without refusing to accept the invitation.- preparations were made at the house to entertain them at our table; but they did not come. • We waited till nearly dark and then our own company set down to tea.I sent my native with our packages of letters to deliver to Mr. E- during the evening I closed another letter for amer. for my friend Danl. Noies; but as Mr. E had gone off and I knew of no way of 7 �LEVI VOLUME 10 communicating with the vessel except by sending off a canoe I went with Kuhea to the house of Hoapili and requested him to send off a canoe which he readily consented to do.• Saturday Augt 23 1828.- By the Pulahulale, Gov. Adams' Schooner communications have been recd. from Kaawaloa. By a letter from Mr. Ely to Mr. R. the notice respecting the very feeble state of Mrs. E. health is confirmed.- Mr. E. 's ovvn health is feeble- They were on the hill and Mrs. R. was with them. Mr. R. was still absent on a visit to Hilo.- Mention is made of the reception to the church of a number of persons N aihe, Kinoiki & two or three others.Sabbath August 24th. 1828. Taua & Batimia called this morning just before the hour for the ring of the second bell. Taua came to make inquiries respecting a passage of scripture which had chosen as a theme for his address: it was the 3 Chap. of James 14 verse "Both a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water & bitter?" I endeavored to explain the passage, and told the use I would make of it.- At the usual hour for meeting I went with Mrs. Andrews. The house was about as full as usuaL- I opened the meeting by reading the 32 hymn & directing the singing. Batimia prayed after which I sung the 5th hymn sided by the native choir. Singing being over Taua arose mentioned his text, and made remarks continuing his speech for the space of half an hour and said many good things, when I had had got through I closed the meeting • with prayer I returned to the house and the families assembled to hear a sermon read. At 4 o'ck the bell was rung for afternoon worship, the people assembled in as large numbers as usual. I made the first prayer and Taua spoke about half an hour to the people having chosen for his text the words "It cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem"- He was not able to speak to the edification of his hearers by adhering to his text- by departing from it he made some profitable remarks & exhortations. In the evening I wrote letters to Mr. Richards & Mr. Green the ladies also wrote. A double canoe is to set out in the morning to meet them. We send the letters & Mrs. R. sends some bread and a few articles for their comfort.Tuesday 26th. The Pupuka sailed to attend upon the young princess. It is thought she will go to Kahoolawe before completing the tour and her return to Lahaina. Wednesday 27th. Mrs. Green is so much indisposed that Mrs. Richards has been almost brought to the determination to send for Mr. R. and the brethren. She requested me to call upon Hoapili & inquire • whether it may be expected that their return will be hastened by despatching a canoe to meet them.- I walked to the house of Hoapili, but I did not find him there, was informed that the people had been called out to perform some work for the new meeting house.- I went in quest of him after arriving at the Scite of 8 �LEVI VOLUME 10 the new meeting house where was a concourse of people busily employed in bringing sand for mortar I discovered Hoapili with his attendants at a distance- walking towards the beach. I directed my steps • towards him and reached the beach just after his arrival there- It was at the beach that the natives obtained the sand which they were carrying to the meeting house. I passed a string of Men, women and children all employed brig sand each with a small c.alabash, or two individuals bearing between them a large one suspended on a pole. I inquired of Hoapili when the brethren might be expected to retum- he said he could not tell- perhaps they will be back this week perhaps they will stay till after the Sabbath I asked him if it would not be well to send a canoe- he said perhaps it will- and then asked "Who is sick?{"} I told him that Mrs. G. was nawalewale. He said he could not send a canoe till night as the men were all fatigued with labor.The Wednesday lecture was as fully attended as usual- Kaua made a long address having chosen for his text the 9th verse of the 19 chap. Luke. "And Jesus said unto him This day is salvation come to this house forasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham.{"} He kept the congregation till after sundown: but he said many good things and such, as if picked out of the rubbish of a redundant style and explication of things without point, were calculated to do much good.- • Just about sun down a whaling ship came to anchor in the roads.- After tea & just after Mrs. R. & Mrs. G. had concluded not to despatch a canoe for the brethren, Mrs. G. being more comfortable, - a native came in with a package of letters from our friends about whom we had just been speaking. We opened them with eagerness and read them with great interest. I had a pleasant note from R. and one also from Mr. Green. Each of the ladies received long letters from their husbands giving some account of their journey and their privations. They spake of having ascended the mountains and of having derived much satisfaction from the beauty, sublimity and grandeur of various scenery that had been presented before them at different times during their tour.Thursday Augt. 28th, 1828. I walked to the beach this morning in hopes of falling in with the Captain of the whaling Ship which came to anchor last night. The boat was at the landing & on inquiring of the man who had the charge of the boat I learned that the ship was the Lima, Capt. Andrews twelve months and a half from Nantucket with 650 bbls of oiL- The Capt had gone to the house of Hoapili & thither I • directed my steps and there I found him after making some inquiries respecting his voyage, the vessels he had fallen in with & his destination I left giving him an invitation to call when convenient at the mission house which he promised to do. 9 �LEVI VOLUME 10 Capt. Andrews called in the course of the afternoon & stopped to tea. He appears to be a well disposed man and gave me an invitation to visit his ship. He was one of the officers of the ship Lion which was cast • away in the year 1822 on Fannings island. He came at that time to Oahu with the Captain & crew & resided at Honolulu about 4 months. Friday Augt. 29th. This afternoon the brethren quite unexpectedly returned from their tour which they have accomplished around this island having been absent 11 days and 8 hours.- They returned accompanied by Nahienaena in the large double canoe which Hoapili despatched last Monday to meet the party.- The br. were considerably fatigued and Mr. Andrews quite lame: his lameness was occasioned by punctures of the skin made by the kuku the sharp pointed seed of the pili which had lodged in his stockings by travelling through the grass.- N ahienaena, Kakauonohe & Keliiahonui called in the evening & spent a short season.Sabbath Augt. 31st. There has nothing occurred today worthy of particular notice- Mr. Richards preached as usual twice in the native language; the congregation was as numerous & as attentive as usuaL Mr. Green preached in English at the house of Mr. Richards from Mark 6~ 12. "And they went out and • preached that men should repent."Besides the mission family a few seamen from the Lima attended the service.Monday Sept. 1st 1828. This day has been to me one of great interest & importance. The prayer meeting of the natives was attended at an early hour, and on the return of Mr. Richards from the native service the brethren & sisters, who had assembled at the house of Mr. Richards, united in the Concert of prayer. This being closed, we all sat down to tea.- Very soon after tea, the chiefs, who had been invited to be present in the evening, came in viz. Hoapili kane, Hoapiliwahine, Nahienaena, Kekauonohe, Keliiahonui, Taua, Malo, Kaliamoku Kamailohe.- These were the invited gusts, a few others intrudedthese together with the brethren & sisters of the station. Mr. & Mrs .Richards, Mr. & Mrs. Andrews, Mr. & Mrs. Green sat down together in the front room to witness the ceremony performed by which myself & Miss Maria Patten were to be introduced into the new & interesting relation, of husband & wife. Mr. Andrews performed the ceremony: The service was commenced with a prayer, after which a short address • was made to the parties respecting the nature & design of the marriage contract and then the covenant was entered into-- and at the close of that part of the service a prayer was offered by Mr. Green & the ceremony closed by singing a hymn. 10 �LEVI VOLUME 10 After congratulations cake & wine were handed round & native hymn sung "E ala kuu uhane neil) and e the native company separated. Wednesday September 3rd, 1828. Having attended the afternoon lecture conducted by Mr. Richards at the meeting house Mr. Richards, Mr. Green & myself went to the house of Harry one of the members of the church who is dangerously sick. He appears to be affected with jaundice the skin of his body is quite yellow & the white part of the eye considerably tinged. When first attacked he was greatly distressed for breath but was considerably relieved after having been bled- he breathed with difficulty this afternoon.- Should Harry not live his death would be a great loss, it would be severely felt by the chiefs- He his resided sometime in America & has some acquaintance with the English language and knows more of the manners & customs of foreigners that most of his countrymen and possessing a good deal of intelligence, of integrity & prudence he is very valuable as an adviser and counselor in matters relating to foreigners.- He has set his countrymen a good example of industry & perseverance, having built by his own exertions a two story stone house in which he resides. Took tea at the house of Mr. Andrews & spent the evening at the house of Mr. Green. e- Friday September 5th. Took tea at the house of Mr. & Mrs. Green & spent part of the evening there.Sabbath 7th. On returning from the native service stopped with Mr. & Mrs. Richards at the house of Harry. He appears to be very little or no better. The Sch. New York arrived from Oahu and brought quite a package of letters. The state of the families has not admitted of the doctors yet complying with the request of Mr. Ely to visit Kaawaloa. He hopes however to be allowed to leave Honolulu in the course of a week.Monday 8th. Mr. Richards commenced this day to review the ms. tracts from Genesis by Mr. Bishop sent up from Oahu. He sets down with Messrs. Andrews & Green & they all critically look over the Hebrew & compare the text with the translation. The brethren seem to be very much interested in the work Malo is invited to be present to correct the native language & to decide upon the proper use of words.Tuesday 9th. Finished making out the statement of schools. Wednesday September 10th- After breakfast walked with Mr. Richards to the scite for the new • meeting house. Hoapili & other chiefs were there, making preparations for commencing the laying of the stones.- While we were there the first stone was laid by Hoapili assisted by the masons and strange as it may seem a bottle of rum was held by one of the workmen in one hand and a wine glass filled with rum in 11 �LEVI VOLUME 10 the other; & as soon as the stone was placed the master work man poured out the rum in the glass upon the stone as the finishing touch to the ceremony of laying, & then filling the glass again drank it off to the • success of the undertaking. Afterwards the glass was passed round to the rest of the workmen who quaffed the precious liquor as though it had the quality to preserve life and confer happiness.- A most disgusting act surely at the laying of the comer stone of a building which is designed to be a house for the worship of God & for the publishing of these truths which inculcate temperance purity & the love of God. After the exercises of the afternoon were closed Mr. Richards & I called upon Harry. Quite a number of persons were in the house and among them the young princess. He lay insensible.- His respiration was difficult & his pulse very bad. His wife stated that he had lain much in this state since the morning & had eaten nothing. Mr. Richards thought it possible that the stupor was the effect of laudanum given him last night but said if this was not the case he had not long to live. Thursday Sept. 11 th.- A messenger came to Mr. Richards last night from the house of Harry stating that a change had taken place & that he was probably near his end.- This morning we were informed that he died soon after the return of the messenger from the house of Mr. Richards.- One of the members • of the church made a prayer on the occasion. Saturday Sep. 13th. 1828. This morning funeral services over the remains of Harry were conducted. The coffin was conveyed into the yard of Hoapili and placed upon a settee & chairs under the shade of a kou tree. The relatives friends & acquaintances were seated round under the branching trees. Messrs. Richards, Andrews, Green & myself attended. Mr. Richards having been sent for, as soon as all things were ready, to conduct the service.- The exercises were commenced by singing the translation of the Dying Christian. Mr. R. then preached from the words "Be ye followers of them who thro faith & patience inherit the promises"- Mter the sermon a prayer was offered. It was under the shade the same trees that religious worship was first conducted in Lahaina and it was here that the funeral services on the interment of Keopuolani were performed. As soon as the exercises were closed the coffin was carried back to the house as a vault is to be dug there and there the remains are to be deposited.The Kamehameha arrived from Oahu. She is on her way to Manilla and merely stopped to take in salt. • Sabbath Sep. 14, 1828. In the morning Mr. R. preached from 2 Cor. V. 10. f'}For we must all stand before the judgement seat of Christ", and in the afternoon from 1 Peter IV~ 7. ttBe ye therefore sober & watch unto prayer"12 �LEVI VOLUME 10 Mr. Green preached in English from the words "It is the Spirit that quickeneth." Monday Sep. 15th 1828. This forenoon Mr. R. was sent for to go to the new meeting house to direct • respecting the setting of the doors the foundation having been raised two courses.- While he was there the workmen spake to Hoapili to send for a bottle of rum for their use in consequence of laying the first stone of the body of the building- Mr. Richards perceiving that the workmen were designing to lay the stone in rum- spoke to Hoapili respecting the impropriety of such an act & recommended that it should be laid with prayer to God which was consequently done. Tuesday Sep. 16th. This day an examination of schools took place. Mr. Andrews, Mr. Green & myself assisted. It was a day of fatigue the last class examined was the one to which the princess belongs The class before that was the one with which Hoapili & his wife are connected.As the time would not admit of the examination of the whole number of Schools the examination will be continued tomorrow. Wednesday Sept. 17 1828. The examination of the Schools had been continued this day between two and three o'ck P.M. it closed. The number of scholars in Lahainaponoi w a s i - - - - - - - - - - - - • ------------------1318 in three other districts adjoining exd. at the same time,----------1l06 Total exd. in the two d a y s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2424 There are in the other districts of the island according to Mr. R.'s account kept during his tour as follow,Kahakuloa, 204 Waihee, 513 Wailuku, 575 Waikapu, 205 Hamakuapoko, Haalimaile, (Boki's birth place) 44 ---.M 1622 • Makawao 94 605 Hamakualoa, 13 �LEVI VOLUME 10 K o o l a u ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .501 H a n a ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -959 • 410 Kipahulu) K a u p o ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -688 K a h i k i n u i ) . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -233 H o n u a u l a ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -596 K u l a ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -290 5998 Scholars accounted for but not present)----------~1.l1:1 9766 Schools on Lanai) s c h l s ; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' t485 There were on Molokai two years ago 1000 scholars there is now probably double that number. Since Mr. R.)s tour Mr. R. has given out 1343 spelling books to establish schools of children.At the recent examination at Lahaina nei there were 280 children none over 12 and some as young as 3 years- 3/4 of the whole number under 8 years of age. • About 4 o'ck this afternoon the Packet made her appearance between Kahoolawe & Lanai just after sun down she came to anchor and about dark the boat came ashore Mr. R. & I went down to the beach we met the Captain- Mr. Becket who handed me down a package of letters and informed that he was from Hawaii- that he had carried on Dr. Judd) who was accompanied by Mrs. Judd & Miss Ward & Sophia Bingham. On opening the package I found a letter from Dr. Judd, one from Mr. Bishop & one from Mr. Thurston. The Dr. stated that he left Oahu on Tuesday Sept. 9 and arrived at Kaawaloa on Saturday Sept. 13- Mrs. Clark he added in a poscript was confined on Sabbath night 7th inst. and that her child was not living.He is desirous that the schooner should be sent back to Kaawaloa to bring him down as soon as possible. Mr. Bishop states in his letter that the prospect in regard to Mr. & Mrs. Ely is that they must immediately seek a colder climate. They contemplate returning to Oahu with Dr. & Mrs. Judd.Thursday Sep. 18th. Walked out with Maria this afternoon to call upon the chiefs not expecting • another opportunity to visit them as we are proposing to return tomorrow in the Packet to Oahu. We found the young princess at the house of Hapili. After paying our respects to her we walked into the yard where Hoapili wahine had an awning spread to call upon her.- From Hoapili's place we walked to 14 �LEVI VOLUME 10 the new meeting house. The workmen have made considerable progress in laying up the stones. There are laid up three or four courses on the sides above the courses of the foundation and the doors are put up on • the two sides three on a side. There are to be two doors in each of the ends & three windows one each side 6 windows i.e. two between each door. Friday Septr. 19th. I have been employed this morning in preparing to go down to Oahu. Took down & bundled up Maria's bedstead, & arranged some of her baggage. Mr. Green proposed that the three families should dine at Mr. Richards'. He provided a fine pig which was very nicely baked. A long table was spread, handsomely furnished. We sat down and participated of the good things provided & felt very happey in the social entertainment. At about 5 o'ck our baggage was sent to the beach, and after taking tea with Mr. & Mrs. Richards we took our leave of Mrs. Richards- we were accompanied to the beach by Mr. Richards & his little son William, Mr. & Mrs. Andrews, Mr. & Mrs. Green & little Huldah Ruggles. The boat was in waiting. Just as we reached the beach Hoapili wahine came down drawn in a cart. She expressed much love for her Oahu friends. We were in haste to get off before dark- we gave our friends an affectionate farewell & then got into the boat. • End of Volume Ten. • 15 � 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 0010 - 1828.07.25 - 1828.09.19 Description An account of the resource Typescript Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1828.07.25 - 1828.09.19 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