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THE
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HONOLULU, JANUARY 1, 1848.
Vol. «.]
[Mo. 1.
Some deny that this is a good reason, because those who wish to get drunk never depend on their dollar, but bring their clothes,
For the Friend.
or something else, and buy as much as will
Judge Andrews' Address.
Thefollowing communication is an abridge- produce the desired effect.
TO
NORTHWEST
COAST.
THE
FAREWELL
ment of some remarks read by Judge 2nd. It has been said there is great imFarewell thou cold lend, with thy mountains of mow,
provement in the characters of those who
a
of the Oahu
The Seamen's Friend.
The Poet's Corner.
Andrews, before
meeting
sell grog. That they keep quiet houses and
Temperance Society, December 18, 1847. intend to have no immoral practices in conThe subject discussed, is one of importance, nection with their establishments.
3rd. Another reason assigned is the exand the facts presented are most encourag- istence
of the excise law which requires on*
Iing to the friends of temperance and seadollar to be paid to government on the landmen. The character of Honolulu, as a sea- ing of each gallon of ardent spirits. Of
No more shall I ride o'er thy billowy breast,
tWhere the fierce howling storm hath oftrock'd me to rest; |port, has, of late, been much improved, and course the consumers must directly, or indithee
and
bid
thee
farewell,
|the facilities for recruiting vessels, and other rectly pay this extra sum, as well as the
Fall well pleaeed I leave
price and the profits; hence
are deAnd hasten far hence in the tropice to dwelladvantages, render it the most desirable port terred from buying on accountmany
of the price.
Yet I'll never forget thee, though glad I depart,
On the other hand, it is said this cannot be,
For dearestof earth's spots art thou to my heart.
]in the Pacific.
The question has reference to seamen. for the price of a glass is no more now than
them formerly; that is, 12 1-2 cents, and this ex'Twss here, while the storm rush'd fierce through the That there is less intemperance among
than formerly, appears from the following tra dollar, therefore, if refunded at all, must
skies,
be by means of water added to the spirit.
facts:
Jehovah first opened my slumbering eyesj
4th. The vigilance of the police in takIst.
visible
There
is
less
drunkenness
or
Even while its fierce power human aid could not check,
ing up intoxicated persons, has been referintoxication in the streets than formerly.
Bat bulwarks and boats were reduced to a wreck,
2nd. There is less disturbance in places red to as a cause. It is certain that HonoStill to snatch a lost sheep from a watery grave
of public resort, between seamen themselves, lulu has a better police now than formerly,
His omnipotent arm was stretch'd forth o'er the wave.
which seems to arise from the fact that they
and between seamen and natives.
are allowed to attend to their own business,
3rd. There are fewer public rows.
Twas here I first learnt that Jehovah was love,
4th. There is said to be less business in without the interference of others. Public
That Christ to save me left his glories above ;
the police court, arising from intemperance, opinion lately seems to have allowed that all
'Twas here I first learnt my dear Savior to know,
who violate the laws must manage their own
than formerly.
And to love him and serve him while dwelling below.
sth. It is reported that two individuals difficulties with the police and the police
These great boundless blessings endear thee to me,
have discontinued the sale of spirits because court as they best can.
And love in my heart shall dwell ever for thee.
sth. The character of the police court.
the business is unprofitable.
If these facts exist, there must be some All the judges of the different courts of
May those who henceforth shall thy beauties survey
cause or causes for it. Though there may Honolulu are teetotallers. It is natural to exRemember and feel thou art purer than they,
be a diminution of intemperance, let no one pect that when one is proved guilty of drunkFor man's ainful foot on thy breast hath ne'er trod, ■think that it has ceased.
There is still enness, before the police court, there is great
Nor sinful acts ne'er hath polluted thy sod,
drunkenness—there are still places to make probability that he will have a fine to pay.
Thou forever thy Maker's great wonders shall tell—
people drunk—the police court is obliged to 6th. The probability of a berth in the
Thou beantiful landscape, forever farewell!
punish men for drunkenness—and some grog fort, from twelve hours to a week, may deter
Ship " Isaac Hicks."
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sellers make money by it. But for the dim- many. Thus a seamen, by some means gets
inution above referred to, the following rea- grog enough to get drunk on and as a conFor the Friend
sequence, does something, on aecomnt of
sons have been assigned :
PARDON THROUGH CHRIST.
Ist. From the quality of the liquor, it is which, the Prefect of police thinks it best to
almost impossible to get drunk. It is said lodge him in the fort. With as much poWRITTEN BY A SAILOR.
to be well diluted with water before it leaves liteness, therefore, as the case will admit of,
Hark I those notes ofglorious measure
foreign countries. On arriving here, it is, he is waited on to the fort. The next more
Falling on my spirit's ear,
perhaps, diluted again by the retailer, and ing he is brought before the police court,
Richly fraught with heavenly treasure,
perhaps still further when drawn off into and if found guilty of intoxication or some
Come my fainting soul to cheer.
bottles, and before sold by the glass. Some- misdemeanor arising from it, he is fined acSoul, they say, thou art forgiven,
thing else is put in the place of alcohol to cording to law. As he probably has not
wherewith to pay, he is remanded to the
Christ from sin hath set thee free,
give it a bead.
And toserve thy God in heaven
It is said that a seamen comes ashore on fort, and his captain informed of the fact.
There's s place reserved for thee.
liberty with a dollar. He usually finds a The captain often replies, " Very well, let
friend whom he invites to drink, or a loafer him remain there till the ship sails." This
or two will make themselves his friends for may be one day, or one week, or still longer,
Faint not, bat speak to sinners hard sod.
Tell them of atoning blood,
the time being. Liquor is sold at 12 1-2and Jack loses all his liberty-days, aad
Show them how theymay be pardoned
cents per glass—his dollar will procure but eventually has all his expenses to pay in the
Through the glorious Lamb of God.
eight glasses, these, considering the want of fort. This is not a pleasant prospect and
Unfurl the glorious gospel banner,
alcohol, and the part drank by his friends, probably deters many.
Wide the bleeding cross display ;
or drank, perhaps, at different times through 7th. The influence of the temperance
Live thou in a faithful manner,
the day, fail to produce intoxication, andI cause in Honolulu is another reason. There
Point to heaven sad lead the way.
hence there is not so much intemperance asi have been temperance men in Honolulu for
Wm. Cut.
formerly.
[many years, who through many sneers and
Far, far from thy beauties forever I go,
No mora shall my virion at sunrise behold
Thy snow-capt hills glisten like mountains of gold—
No more see yon moon o'er thy glaciers arise,
While thousands of stars spangle o'er the bright skies.
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stamp, must have considerable iter. Its color was blackish brown, and
much contempt, have
throe or fotfrysST past, temperance societies influence, and it is to he hoped that this influ- about the length of this bout* (65 feel.)
With the exception of the head, I did not
have existed and the number of temperance ence will never be less than it is now.
But the principal influence, should, un-;remark much of the body, as that appeared
men baa increased. Like other human institutions, these societies have advanced andi doubtedly, be assigned to the Temperance but little above the surface. Judging fr
I should say the «Jk— _o
receded. At. present, there are two socie- Societies of Honolulu —to public opinion what I observed,about
that of a stout man.
ties, one of them a Washingtonian. Their among the best families of the foreign resi- of the body was
of
it
in the water was
dents—to
the
HonoThe
caused
periodicals
agitation
be,
is
as
as
it
should
but
different
not
great
influence
still they have an influence. It is not soi lulu —to the influence of the temperance very strong. Its movements were serpenfashionable as it was for any class of resi- ■ cause in foreign countries—and to the direct itine, up and down like a leech swimming.
of
dents to get drunk, or even tipsey, or eveni blessing of Heaven on the efforts used to pro- The Rev. Mr. Deinboll, Archdeacon
gives the following account of one
suspected of it. If any one will drink to mote the cause of temperance in Honolulu. Molde,
which was seen last summer near Molde :—
excess, he cannot stand at par among gentle28th of July, 1845, J. C. Lund, bookit
known,
This
has
being
" Theand
men ofHonolulu.
The Sea Serpent.
seller
printer ; G. S. Krough, merchant;
its influence, and the temperance societies
being the nucleus of such influence, they act After all the jokes and jeers at the expense Christian Flung, Lund's apprentice ; and
skippers, it now appears that John Elgenses, laborer, were out on Romsboth as cause and effect, and the result is a of American
the Sea Serpent is to take rank amongst the dale-fjord, fishing. The sea was, after a
diminution of intemperance.
Bth. The different periodicals of Hono- veritable marvels and monsters of the great warm sunshiny day, quite calm. About 7
The sober and serious Northmen o'clock in the afternoon, a little distance
lulu, it is believed advocate temperance. hdeep.
The Friend has always done so. The Poly- ave again taken his case in hand, and come from shore, near the ballast-place and Molde
nesian for a year or two ; and it is supposed[ forward to vouch for his character. The House, they saw a long marineanimal, which
the News, also, favors temperance. The following is abriged from a circumstantial slowly moved itself forward, as it appeared
little papers, the Cascade and the Fountain, narrative ofhis visits to the fjords of Norway, to them, with the help of two fins, on the
for the last two or three years, were devoted1 published in the Norwegian papers, and at- fore part of the body nearest the head, which
to that object, As these publications havei tested by clergymen, lawyers, booksellers, they judged from the boiling of the water on
both sides of it. The visible part of the
gone abroad, they have probably exerted ani printers and others,
the
of
Christiansand
and
neighborhood
In
body
come
into
appeared to be between 40 and 50 feet
on
seamen
before
they
i
influence
Mole, in the province of Romsdal, severalI in length, and moved in undulations like a
port, as well as after.
9th. Another reason is the advance of* persons, highly respectable and credible wit- ■ snake. The body was round, and of a dark
temperance in other countries. Muny of nesses, have reported that they have seeni color, and seemed to be several ells (an ell
the seamen from whaleships are from inland 1 this animal. In general they state that it; two feet) in thickness. As they discerned a
towns in the United States, where temper- has been seen in the larger Norwegian fjords, waving motion in the water behind the aniance societies exist, and their salutary influ- seldom in the open sea. In the large bightI niitl, they concluded that part of the body
ence known ; hence the consciences of many ofthe sea at Christiansand, it has been seen was concealed under the water. That it was
seamen must be on the side of temperancei every year, though only in the warmest sea- one connected animal they saw plainly from
before they arrive here. Add to this, the! son, in the dog-days, and then only whenthe its movement. When the animal was about
fact that there are houses in Honolulu where! weather was perfectly calm and the surface 100yards from the boat, they noticed toleraseamen may go and get substantial refresh- of the water unruffled. The following per- bly correctly its fore part, which ended in a
ments without a taste or smell of alcohol. sons whose names are here mentioned give sharp snout ; its colossal head raised itself
above the water in the form of a semi-circle;
If intemperance diminishes in other countries, the subjoined testimony :
workman
William
KnudtRoe,
Niles
atMr.
increase
here.
temperance will
■ the lower part was not visible. The color
10th. Finally, we should remember that; zon's, 'relates : I saw the serpent twice, oncei of the bead was dark brown and the skin
temperance is a cause favored of Heaven. at noon, and two days afterwards towardsi smooth. They did not notice the eyes or
The Christian principle is, Except the Lord[ the evening, in the fjord at the back of Mr. any mane or bristles on the throat. When
build the house, they labor"in vain that buildI Knudtzon's garden. The first time it wasi the serpent came about musket-shot near,
it." Many prayers daily ascend to God that about a hundred feet distant. It swam first Lund fired at it, and was certain that the
He would favor the temperance cause—that along the fjord, then afterwards direct over shots hit it in the head. After the shot hit
He would have compassion on the intemper- to the spot where I stood. I observed it for•he dived, but came up immediately. He
ate, and save them from ruin. Those whoi above half an hour. Some strangers who raised his head in the air, like a snake preuse prayer as a means, believe that habitsi were on the opposite shore fired at it, wheni paring to dart on its prey. After he had
of intemperance are so inveterate, that noth- it disappeared. The second time it wasi turned and got his body in a straight line,
ing but an Almighty Power can render any further from me. It was small, perhapsi which he appeared to do with great difficulmeans available to produce this effect. They twice as long as this room (about 44 feet); ty, he darted like an arrow against the boat.
believe, also, intemperance, as a moral evil, while swimming it made serpentine move- They reached the shore, and the animal perlies under the displeasure of God. They■ ments, some to the side, others up and down. ceiving it had come into shallow water,
therefore apply with confidence to Him toi I cannot state what thickness it was, but it; dived immediately, and disappeared in the
bless the means, and for the well-being of' appeared to be about as thick as a common i deep.
of their fellow men ; and we believe he hasi snake in proportion to its length. It wasi Such is the declaration of these four men,
thinner towards the tail. The head wasi and no one has any cause to question their
blessed their efforts at Honolulu.
several times slightly elevated above thei veracity, or imagine that they were so seized
has
diminished
in
then,
intemperance
If
Honolulu, has any one or all the aforemen- surface of the water. The front of the head1with fear, that they could not observe what
was rather pointed ; the eyes were sharp, took place so near them. There are not
tioned causes produced it ?
As to the first, viz., the free use of water and glistened like those of a cat. From thei many here, or on other parts of the Norwein the liquor, it may, possibly, in a few cases, back ofthe head a mane like that of a horse gian coast, who longer doubt the existence
have had this effect, but it is not, of itself,; commenced, which waved backwards and of the sea-serpent."
forwards in the water. The color of the■ " On Saturday the Bth inst., a lad by the
sufficient to account for the fact.
name of Abraham Abrahamsen Hagences,
As to the improved moral principles of* animal was a blackish brown,
those who sell alcohol, we will allow themi John Johnson, (merchant, about sixtyyears was out fishing in the Rognefiord, not far
all the credit we can, but we fully believe of age): I saw the animal some years since from Lundeaces, and just ready to throw out
in the fjord ; it was about a thousand paces i his line, when he, as he asserts, became
they are engaged in a bad business.
The excise duty may have an influence ini distant when nearest to me. It swam very aware that at about 100 fathoms distance, a
lessening the number of those who sell grog, swiftly ;in the same time that we rowed monster with a head as large as a Fearing
and hence, in some measure, the number ofF about a quarter of a mile to the side from it, boat (about twenty feet long) and 8 long
those who drink, but the influence must be) it had swam about double the distance. I body lay upon the sea like large kegs, and
saw it most plainly when it swam in a semi- was nearing his boat—seized with a panic,
small.
The vigilance of the police, and the char- ■ circular round a tolerably large rock that he exerted all his strength te reach the shore,
acter of the police court, and the probablei obstructed its passage ;in doing this it pnrt- and as the animal apparently following him
residence of a few days in the fort, to minds ly raised itself above the surface of the wa-lwas only about 40 fathoms off, he leaped
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THE FRIEND,
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ashore, drew up the boat and ran up the the society was not anti-tobacco as well as
S. Exploring Expedition.
bank whence he viewed the monster, which anti-alcohol.
It appears from the following memorial
had by thistime approached the shore with- A FEW OF THE LAST WORDS OF THE OLD
the
from an American paper, that the
that
of
copied
part
says
fathoms.
He
20
in
PLEDGE,
sixty
visible,
was
about
feet
which
was
officers connected with that expedition are
body
in length, and that its undulating course wasi Tho' " few and evil have been my days,"
far from being satisfied with the manner in
Yet many I've turned from crooked ways ;
similar t the eel; that the color of the back
which Lieut. Wilkes his executed the narfar
some
and,
as
While
stood
and
mocked
at
those
by
strongly,
was blackish, shining
a
whitish
Who
to
walk
had
chose.
rative
in my path
of the expedition I
as he could distinguish, there was
says
also
Report
the
under
belly.
stripe
To the Senate and House of Representatives
They laughed and sneer'd, to tempt my sons,
that the sea-serpent was Been by several
Away from the course they had begun ;
of the United States, the Memorial of the Unpersons in Biornfiord, causing a great deal And then the bottle and sparkling glass,
the United
dersigned, Officers of the JVerey
of dread, but ofthis our informant wants auHeld out to them, with a jeer and laugh.
shoveth
:
States, humbly
thentic accounts.
Saying, " come with us, cast offyour fear
Our informant further says that he has no
That your Memorialists were employed in
Of the temperance pledge, and we will cheer
reason whatever to doubt the truth of the
the service of the late Exploring Expedition;
Your hearts, and help raise up your hands,
story of the lad Abraham, except as far as
that in the Narrative of this Expedition, pubfrom
these
fettered
bands."
Come, free yourselves
his fears may have caused him to see several
lished under the authority of Congress, vathings through a magnifying glass.
The spirit's willing, the flesh is weak,
rious statements and allegations are made,
To keep its vows to me, and seek
directly or indirectly affecting the private
The good that cornea from doingright,
and professional honor and character ofyour
The Sabbath.—"I used," said the masmemorialists, which statements, your meFor ah! the pledge was broke at night.
ter of a vessel, "sometimes to work on the
morialists declare, are not founded in truth ;
Sabbath, but something would happen, by
Then shame and disgrace confused my sons,
that some of the charges complained of by
which I lost so much more than I gained by
The demon tempters boast they've won ;
your memorialists, have been made the subworking on the Sabbath, that on one occawith
the
is
They triumph
joy,
pledge broke,
ject of investigation before proper naval trision, after having been at work and met The cause will fail by this sad stroke.
bunals, prior to the appearance of the Narwith some disaster, I swore most profanely
Stop now and think, my sons who've fell,
rative, and totally disproved ; that your methat I would never work again, or suffer my
Come to your friends, your errors tell;
morialists were, many of them, absent from
men to work on that day. And I never
the United States when this Narrative aphave." He finds it works better. He doesI You've brothers here, who now stand firm,
Unite with them, from drinking turn.
peared, and ignorant, until its publication
not swear now. He has induced many oththat
they were to be arraigned before the
ers not to swear and not to break the SabSpeak kindly all, one to another,
world
upon such charges ; that as your mebath. He finds that in the keeping of God's
No jarring here admit—you're brothers;
morialists had not been notified of this incommands there is great reward. All who United, you need never fall,
tention, so they have not been heard in their
obey them will find the same.
My cause on you doth loudly call.
defence.
An old gentleman in Boston remarked,
And further, your memorialists, believing
Men do not gain any thing by working on Tell all your friends and wives to come,
And banish wine from their sweet home;
these charges to be seriously injurious to the
the Sabbath. I can recollect men who when
honor of the navy and the nation, as well as
I was a boy, used to load their vessels downi They'll help you stand, nor let you fall,
You'll win them if you gently call.
their own personal reputation, do earnestly
on Long Wharf, and keep their men at work
from morning till night on the Sabbath day.
pray your honorable bodies to grant them a
As I'm to be banished from your sight,
committee, before which they, as well as
But they have come to nothing. Their chilStill hear my plea, and do what's right;
others, may be heard and examined in their
dren have come to nothing. Depend upon
Let the new pledge come white and clean,
defence, trusting that such a measure will
it, men do not gain anything in the end, by And never treat itrough and mean.
lead to their justification, and to the protecworking on the Sabbath. [Sabbath Manual.
Let tobacco's fumes ne'er soil its face,
tion of the navy against unjust and scandaNor the juicebespatter and dirty this place;
lous aspersions.
Let its motto be, chew not—smoke never,
This memorial is presented to Congress
This add to the pledge, and I leave forever.
not only in the name of the undersigned, but
The Oahu Temperance Society. Honolulu, Dec. 34,1847.
of other officers similarly situated, who are
now on foreign service, and a paper is apweekly
This society has held regular
Adam, where art thou ?" —Mr. Taylor, pended to it, wherein your memorialists have
meetings during the entire year of 1847.— ofBoston, Seamen's
wrongs which hnve
Preacher, related the 1specified the particular
to sue to your honorable
Addresses, discussions, reading ofthe Founthem
prompted
following anecdote in a late temperance bodies for redress. And your memorialists
tain, and transaction ofbusiness have affordlecture:
will ever pray.
ed a variety and imparted an interest to the
Several young men designing to enter the
William M. Walker, Lieut.
meetings. No person acquainted with the ministry, were being examined by a council
Robert E. Johnson, Lieut.
facts can question the happy influence of* for
j orders. One old minister was not willing
Jambs Alden, Lieut.
John B. Dale, Lieut.
to
ito
this society. According present prospects license any one who was not able to
if
moment,
from
the
of
the
J. DeHaven, Lieut.
preach
impulse
Edwin
be
the usefulness of the society will
?"
called to doit. Can you do it, Father
A. S. Baldwin, Lieut.
tinued. New names have recently been ad- asked one of the council.—" Yes."
George T. Sinclair, Lieut.
Will
ded to the pledge, while some have come! you preach next Sabbath from a text given
William Reynolds, Lieut.
,
Simon F. Blurt, Lieut.
forward and re-signed, who had unfortu- .to you in time of service?" "Yes." In
just before sermon, a slip of
time
ofsinging,
William
Lieut.
Mat,
nately yielded to the tempter's charm.
paper was handed to him with these words
Joseph P. SAJtoronD, Lieut.
At a recent meeting of the society, it was'on it :
George Colvocoressis Lieut.
" Adam, where art thou ?" The
James Blair, Ptmed Midshipman,
proposed to copy the pledge upon " a cleant old gentleman took it, and after reading it,
of his
to
the
division
following
proceeded
sheet and invite the members to re-sign.'" This
To the above Memorial is a paper appendsubject.
unjust
ed
measure was carried, and the movement in1.
Every man must be somewhere, 2.' by the Memorialists, to exhibit the
the
some
contained
Narin
spired
anonymous aspirant fbr poeticalI Some will be where they have no business. 9iiand offensive passages
not
Some
themselves
where
trnet
an
they
will
Expedition,
to
rative
of
the
and
they
will find
fame send the following lines to the secresaid
Taylor,
Mr.
now,"
like
to
oe."—"
And
to
■
will
lead
of
their
mmpiaints
investigation
tary ofthe society.
"if you do not leave off drinking, you will
from
ofthe
offensive
passages
the expunging
There was some discussion whether the> find yourselves in the third particular."
last verse should be printed, inasmuch asi H. Baptist Register.
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to the quality of the matter which will be little of the true spirit of conciliation
and the love of accommodation, to seat all
admitted.
such as love the worship of God. We deFive years of experience we hope may sire seamen
HONOfiULU, JANUARY 1, 1848.
to ever bear in mind that the
serve to make this paper more truly the 1chapel was built for them, and that the chaplain has received a commission to preach to
Friend ofTemperance and Seamen.
Volume VI.
them the gospel of Jesus Christ ; and we
By referring to our terms on the last page,
wish residents fully to understand that they
The Seamen's Chapel.
it will appear that the Friend will be publishare cordially and freely invited to take seats
ed monthly, net semi-monthly as in former According to our present expectation, theiin that chapel upon the Sabbath, until they
are provided with a more convenient place
years. The subscription price is conse- chapel will be opened for public worship, on for
public worship. Whenever in the proviquently reduced. Our reasons for making Sabbath morning, the oth inst. The altera- dence of God that time shall arrive, the
this change are, firstly, pecuniary, and sec-' tions which have been made, have much in- prayers and the benediction ofthe Seamen's
oodly, want of time to devote to the editing creased the number ofsittings, and it is hopedI Chaplain shall go with them. '
and publishing a semi-monthly journal.—I otherwise improved the chapel. Many whoi To these remarks we have nothing addiDuring the last three years the paper has ihave viewed the alterations, have expressed'I tional to offer, except in the way of some
cost upon an average $100 per month. This imuch satisfaction at the change, as, in every;statements relating to the liabilities incurred
amount has barely sustained the necessary respect desirable and advantageous. After'by the late repairs. As the work is not enexpenses ofthe paper, and to collect so muchI what has already been published, no words'itirely completed, it will be impossible to state
has required more frequent appeals to the are necessary to explain the conditions upon'the exact amount of all the expenses. The
public than we have felt willing to make. which the chapel is to be hereafter occupied ifacts, however, are nearly as follows :
To discharge all the duties of a Seamen'sias a place for divine service. Our aim isi The cost of shingling the chapel falls about
Chaplain demands much labor and study. now what it has always been, to do that,;$50 below the original estimate of $250,
$200. The cost attending the alterThis chaplaincy is no sinecure office. We which, upon the whole, would most essen- leaving
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do not make this remark in the way of com- tially promote the original design of the'ations in the interior of the chapel, $1,500
plaint, but offer it as a reason for partially chapel, and that for which the American'The original estimate was $800; the increasrelinquishing the editorial office that more Seamen's Friend Society has supported this'ed expense was occasioned by the dilapidatand other changes not
time may be devoted to the great work of Chaplaincy.
Ied state of the buildingBesides,
the bill for
Our views upon this subject cannot, per-'contemplated.
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included
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original esin
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more
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some
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change,
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expressed,
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offering our columns as a medium for public remarks which were published in the Friend timate. The work upon the vestry and
advertisements, beyond such notices as we of Sept. 4, 1844. As some of our readers reading room, is not yet completed, but it is
shall be always happy to insert gratuitously. may not have that paper at hand, we venture believed that the expense will not materially
differ from the original estimate.
We would gratefully acknowledge the es- to republish them.
sential aid which our advertising patrons "The chapel, as is well known, was built Towards defraying the expense of repairs
have afforded. When we first offered our by the A. S. F. Society, for the benefit of upon the chapel, acknowledgements in this
this port. But from the in- and former papers amount to $743,50 leavcolumns for advertisements no ether English seamen visiting
timate relation subsisting between this and ing a debt on the chapel, (aside from vestry
journal was published in Honolulu, or in the the seafaring community, a cordial invitation
Pacific! The case is far otherwise at pres- has always been held out to foreignresidents and reading room,) of about $1,000. At
to meet with seamen for the isome future time, it is our intention to pubent. The Polynesian and News are now in Honolulu
worship of God. This invitation has always ; lish a more full statement of facts in relation
published here, and are well calculated to been the more free and cordial from the fact
to these repairs and their cost.
meet the wants of a commercial community. that no other place was open for public worAfter the chapel shall be re-opened, should
May they prosper, and we sincerely hope ship in the English language. This invitation has been extended to all foreigners, any among the foreign residents feel disposthat our nourishing and enterprising mer- without the least reference to their national- ed to aid in liquidating this debt, their donachants will not see those papers languish for ity. When the present incumbent entered tions will be thankfully received. This subwant of pecuniary support. The public upon his duties as chaplain to seamen at this
ject is so well understood by residents, that if
should keep in mind that paper, ink and la- port, he received the following as a portion ■
of his public instructions from the committee they feel disposed to aid in this enterprise,
bor cost money.
of the A. S. F. Society : ■ The particular it will be done without urging.
We hope that the real usefulness of our field of your labors will be the port of Honpaper will not be essentially diminished.— olulu ; and the special object of your solici- Christmas.—As a holiday, Christmas is
prayers and efforts, will be the sons of not forgotten by the young and the old
The department of "Marine Intelligence"'tude,ocean.
the
This field, commercially and
we intend to make most full and satisfactory. morally, exerts such an influence over the among the foreign residents of Honolulu.
In a most important sense, we intend to make whole islands as to justify in this connection,'The late anniversary was characterized by
Here, then,,the usual visiting,—present-sending and
the Friend the very best monthly record of a glance at the whole.
in this commercial and central position, be-,wishing a merry Christmas." As a someship news relating to the Pacific. Our fa- tween
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the coasts of Asia and America, you
cilities will enable us, we believe, to make are to stand erect as a minister of Jesus what unusual occurrence, our missionary
our last page embrace such an amount of'Christ. With the foreign residents, you will friends observed the day in the way of a
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whaling, mercantile and naval intelligence, be expected to maintain a kind and courte- "Missionary Picnic." We should say it
be disposintercourse;
ous
shall
if
and
they
that our seafaring readers and regular sub- ed to attend
partook rather of a good old fashioned New
your ministry, you will watch ]
scribers will have no occasion to complain. fo/ their souls as one that must give an ac- England Thanksgiving, than of a church
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In all other respects the character of the count.' In accordance with these instruc- ;festival. The families resident at Punahou,
hence
act;
our
aim
to
]invited their missionary associates to pass
paper will remain essentially the same. The tions it has ever been
seamen and residents have been invited to the day in that, among the most
of
present arrangement will course afford an meet for public worship in the chapel.
delightful
opportunity for being more choice in regard " It requires, we are satisfied, but a ispots in the environs of Honolulu. On our
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way thither, the Missionary flag was seeniof growling, they will be under the necessi- Arri.Es and Cranberries.—Oar family
waving in the breeze. Some of our readers ity of selecting some other subject than our■ is indebted to the politeness of Capt. Crosby
of the "Toulon" for these Oregon fruits.
may now learn, for the first time, that a advertising rum, brandy, &c.
We
hope the present limited supply of these
white ensign is the Missionary Banner.
Our Paper.—We wish our readers a fruits is but an earnest of a most plentiful
and
ten, chilNot less than three score
new year!" and present them with
| harvest. The Toulon brought, among other
" happy
dren and youth were present, together with an
and good looking "Friend." things, six barrels of apples. Should our
enlarged
of
older
a score or so,
people. Within In typographical phraseology, our paper apdoors, the day was spent in free and social pears to-day in an entirely new dress. The Oregon neighbors send us apples, cranberintercourse, while without, the merry sports head-dress is somewhat fanciful and was im- ries and other fruits, we feel confident the
inhabitants of our shores will return the best
of the young imparted animation to the
ported from the "City of Notions." Forthe products of the Islands. It is delightful to
The
was
lovely.
scene.
day
surpassingly
remainder of the apparel, we are indebted
Health, and a moderate share of the good'to our enterprising Printer who takes pride witness a lively trade springing up between
things of this life, together with a conscious- 'in executing in good style whatever is en- the Islands and the western Coast of Ameriness of not doing wrong by a temporary re- trusted to his care. Our neighbor of the ca, especially Oregon and California. This
trade must necessarily increase from year to
laxation from the sterner and rather monot- " Polynesian" announced a few months since
onous duties of Missionary life, tended to that "It is with not a little self-congratula- year.
On behalf of our numerous readers
impart life and cheerfulness to the occasion. tion that we are enabled to lay before our
How shall we speak of the tastefully ar- ■ readers the handsomest sheet in the Pacific."'we would most thankfully acknowledge our
ranged tables? If not sumptuously, yet they Some might say he could do this without indebtedness to Mr. Hitchcock of the Polywere generously spread. Every dish wasi wearing a very fine "dress" after all, uponi nesian Office, who compiles the excellent
served up in the best style of good, Ameri- ■ the principle that a tolerably dressed gentle- ■ Marine Journal for that paper, and also to
can house-wife cookery. We doubt wheth- ■ man appears to great advantage among beg- Messrs. Punchard Si Co., at whose countinger the most fastidious admirer of French gars. Although his mammoth sheet may room is kept the best record of arrivals and
cookery would have declined a seat at the eclipse ours in size, yet a competitor hasiIdepartures, for valuable aid in collecting our
table. Although the respective families rep- arisen in the public's humble servant, The Marine Intelligence.
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resented, contributed "a share," yet the! Friend." In our present enlarged sheet,
Punahou families are especially meritorious. and the omission of advertisements we are, The Late rains.—The late rains have
The day was concluded with religious 1 enabled to furnish our readers with almost.had a most happy effect on the vegetation of
services, when the hymns and addresses dis- double the amount ofreading matter in a Honolulu. Never has our town appeared
fresh and green. It is really delighttinctly recognized the anniversary of our number. This arrangement, we are confi- more
ful to take a view of the plate from any one
both
Such
scenes
are
pleasSaviour's birth.
dent, will be highly satisfactory to the sea-,of our " numerous look-outs."
ant in the enjoyment and the retrospect.
faring community, as well as many of our Gaming.—The
legislature of PennsylvaThey call forth the social and better feelings Island readers. We hope to receive a goodly
nia is taking strong steps to check the vice
of our nature. When properly conducted,
1 number of new subscribers, our reduced'of gaming. A bill recently passed the House
their influence is most salutary and happy. terms bringing the paper withinthe reach of of Representatives of that state which makes
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ambling a penitentiary offence, and authorA correspondent in the last week's all. Seamen or others desirous of having Ig
lzes the officers of- the law to break open
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p paper forwarded by every opportunity to houses to search for gamins apparatus upon
News, signing himself " Growler, Jr.," the
their friends in the United States or England, the oath of any person made for the purpose
makes some very sensible remarks upon a can do so
by sending the address, and the before a justice of the peace, and also subtemperance newspaper advertising " Rum, annual
($1,50) in advance. 1jects the offender to heavy fines for breachsubscription,
es of the law. The bill also provides that
Brandy, Sic." If it were true that the pubi
lisher of the Friend had knowingly allowed Embezzlement—$500 Reward!—This' if any person shall invite another to a place of
he shall be held personally responsian advertisement scented with alcohol, to reward is offered by Mr. Joseph Booth
le for all losses the person thus invited shall
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appear in its columns, then Growler, Jr., the apprehension and conviction of one isustain, and be fined not exceeding five hunGrowler, Sen., and all other members of James F. Lewis, who has absconded, taking dred dollars nor less thanfifty dollars.
the family, ought to be down upon him withI with him something like $8000 in gold and A Good Example.—The beautiful new
their severest and most ill-natured growls. silver. A Mr. W. H. HardickA lately dis-|bark James Andrews, of Boston, is now
for sea, bound to New Orleans. This
A word ofexplanation. The Friend is print- charged from the whaleship Eliza Adams, ready
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ed at the Polynesian office. Advertisementsi is supposed to be associated with said Lewis.'forenoon, there was a religious meeting in
cabin, which was attended by the owners,
have frequently been transferred from theII hey took passage together on board the the
master, officers and crew of the bark, and
columns of that paper to the Friend. In thei whale shipHenry Tuke, bound for the Uni-,their friends. The services were solemn
revision of the proof-sheet, the obnoxiousi ted States.
iand interesting. Rev. Dr. Kirk invoked
articles of merchandise were accidentally Japan.—A British squadron, it is said, has the protection of the Almighty for the vessel now about to enter upon her career, and
overlooked. Our printer will, doubtless, bear gone to Japan to open commercial commu--1 for those about to embark in her—end his
testimony that we have given orders upon! nications. As the United States and France address was appropriate, impressive, and
have both failed in pacific endeavors to ac-,was
the subject sufficiently express. A similart
listened to with much interest. God
complish this end, we presume England will
mistake occurred several months ago, andI make a China affair of it, and open her bat- speed the bark !
we then took occasion to express our opin- ■ teries on them if they refuse.
"My son," said an old turbaned
ion ofthe rum-selling business. (See FriendI We copy the above from a late Boston'i Turk, one day, taking his child by the hand
Journal. We think the whalers have much,in the streets of Cairo, and pointing out to
of Nov. 16, 1846.)
on the opposite side, a Frenchman, just
As we do not propose inserting advertise- ■ better success in gaining an acquaintance him
imported in all the elegance of Parisian cosments duringthe year 1848, should any of our• with the Japanese than any other class of Jtume, My son, if ever you forget God, you
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readers be given to the unpleasant businessi explorers.
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THE
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ecsta- \galloping steeds, while the thunder of cannon
fierce rattle of
amid which
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the pure and corrupt, joy and sorrow,
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cies and agonies, life and death, are strange- and
musketry,
now and then was heard the blast of thously blent on this restless planet of ours.
Mount Tabor.
But the past and future present as strange ands of trumpets, and strains of martial muOne shudders to think of Bonaparte and contrasts as the present. What different sic, filled all the air. The smoke of battle
"Son
the
of God en the same mountain; one events have transpired on the same spot.— waa rolling furiously over the bests, and all
with his wasting cannftn by his side; and 1Where the smoke of the Indian's wigwam was confusion and chaos in his sight. Amid
the other with Moses and Elias just from arose, and the stealthy tread of the wolf and the twenty-seven thousand Turks thatcrowdHeaven."
1panther was heard over the autumn leaves at ed the plain and enveloped their enemy like
twilight, the population of New York now a cloud, and amid the incessant discharge of
This extract is taken from a recently pub-,surges along. Where once Tyre the queen artillery and musketry, Napoleon could tell
fished work entitled "The Sacred Mous-iof the sea stood, fishermen are spreading where his own brave troops were struggling,
tains," by J. T. Headley, author of Na-jtheir nets on the desolate rocks, and the only by the steady simultaneous vollies which
bright waves are rolling over its marble col- showed how discipline was contending with
poleon and his Marshalls, etc. The volume umns.
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In the empty apartments of Edom the wild valor of overpowering numbers.—
contains a series of lively sketches upon |the fox makes his den, and the dust of the The constant flashes from behind that ramthose mountains to which there is the most <desert is sifting over the forsaken ruins of part of dead bodies were like spots of flame
hoots in the ancient halls on the tumultuous and chaotic field. Napofrequent allusion in the sacred Scriptures. Palmyra.
1ofkings, andThetheowlwind
of the summer night leon descended from Mount Tabor with his
Ararat, Moriah, Sinai, Hor, Pisgah, Horeb, makes sad music through the rents of once little band, while a single twelve-pounder,
Carmel, Lebanon, Zion, Tabor, Olives, |gorgeouspalaces. The Arab spurs his steed fired from the heights, told the wearied KleCalvary and the Mount of God, are all most along the streets of ancient Jerusalem, or ber that he was rushing to the rescue.—
Then for the first time he took the offensive,
graphically portrayed. Thinking our read- scornfully stands and curlsthehis lip at the and
pilgrim pressing wearily to
sepulchre of
pouring his enthusiastic followers on the
ers might be interested in the perusal of that(the Savior. The Muezzin's voice rings over foe, carried death and terror over the field.
upon "Mount Tabor," wo copy it entire. Ithe bones of the prophets, and the desert Thrown into confusion, and trampled under
In point of literary execution this sketch may wind heaps the dust above the foundations of'foot, that mighty army rolled turbulently
the seven churches ofAsia. Oh, how good back towards the Jordan, where Murat was
not be superior to some others of the series,
and evil, light and darkness, chase eachIanxiously waiting to mingle in the fight.—
but from the happy blending of ancient and iother over the world.
Dashing with his cavalry among the disormodern historical associations, it may be Forty-seven years ago, a form, was seen dered ranks, he sabred them down without
more interesting to the general reader. The |standing on Mount Tabor with which the mercy, and raged like a lion amid the prey.
world has since become familiar. It was a This chivalric and romantic warrior declared
volume will richly repay the reader's pa- ]bright spring morning, and as he sat on his that the remembrance of the scenes that
rusal. Scriptural incidents are set forth with isteed in the clear sunlight, his eye rested onI once transpired on Mount Tabor, and on
a beauty, taste and discrimination which can- a scene in the vale below, which was sub- these thrice consecrated spots, came to him
not but favorably impress a thoughtful mind. lime and appalling enough to quicken the in the hottest of the fight, and nerved him
pulsations of the calmest neart. That form with tenfold courage..
Although the writer's imagination renders was Napoleon Bonaparte, and the scene beAs the sun went down over the plains of
essential aid in the execution of his design, ifore him the fierce and terrible Battle or Palestine, and twilight shed its dim ray over
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yet the sketches are not overdrawn. Some Mount Tabor." From Nazareth, where the rent and trodden and dead-covered field,
Savior once trod, Kleber had marched a sulphurous cloud hung around the summit
might think so, if with one of Milton's read- the
with three thousand French soldiers forth of Mount Tabor. The smoke of battle had
ers taoy should ask,
into the plain, when 10, at the foot of Mount settled there where once the cloud of glory
" What does Paradise iTabor
Lost prove?"
he saw the wholeTurkish army drawn rested, while groans and shrieks and cries
up in order of battle. Fifteen thousand in- rant the air. Nazareth, Jordan and Mount
What strange contrasts this earth of ours
and twelve thousand splendid cavalry Tabor! what spots for battle-fields!
presents. It seems to be the middle spot,fantry
moved down in majestic strength on this band Roll back twenty centuries and again view
between heaven and hell, and to partake of,of three thousand French. Kleber had that hill. The day is bright and beautiful
the character of both. Beings from both are scarcely
time to throw his handful of men as then, and the same rich oriental landscape
found moving over its surface, and scenes j
squares, with the cannon at the angles, is smiling in the same sun. There is Nazainto
from both are constantly occurring upon it. |before those twelve thousand horse, making reth with its busy population,—the same
The glory from one and the midnight shades
earth smoke and thunder as they came, Nazareth from which Kleber marched his
from the other meet along its bosom, and the ithe
in a headlong gallop upon them. But army : and there is Jordan rolling its bright
burst
song of angels and the shriek of fiends-go up round those
squares rolled a fierce waters along,—the same Jordan along whose
from the same spot. Noonday and midnight,devouring fire,steady
the saddles of those banks charged the glittering squadronsof Muemptying
are not more opposite than the scenes that
wild
with frightful rapidity, and rat's cavalry : and there is Mount Tabor,
horsemen
are constantly passing before our eyes. The strewing the earth with the bodies of riders the same on which Bonaparte stood with his
temple of God stands beside a brothel, and and steeds
together. Again and again did cannon : and the same beautiful plain where
the place of prayer is separated only by a |
those
splendid
squadrons wheel, re-form and rolled the smoke of battle, ana struggled
single dwelling from the "hell" of the,charge with deafening
shouts, while their thirty thousand men in mortal combat. But
ganabler. Truth and falsehood walk side by uplifted and flashing scimetars
gleamed like how different is the scene that is passing
side through our streets, and vioe and virtue
a
forest
of
steel
the
smoke
of battle: there. The Son of God stands on that height
through
meet and pass every hour of the day. The ibut that same wasting fire received
them; and casts his eye over the quiet valley through
hut of the starving stands in the shadow of till
| those squares seemed bound by a girdle which Jordan winds its silver current. Three
tkw j»alnce of the wealthy, and the carriage of flame, so rapid and constant were the dis- friends are beside Him : they have walked
of Dives every day throws the dust of its charges. Before their certain and deadly■together up the toilsome way, and now the
sniftering wheels over the tattered garments
existence, the four stand, mere specks on the distant sumof Lazarus. Health and sickness lie down ',aim, as they stood fighting for that a ram- i mit. Far away to the
fast
northwest shines the
fell
so
charging
squadrons
in the same apartment; joy and agony look
around I blue Mediterranean—all around is the great
out ofthe same window; and hope and des- part of dead bodies was soon formed
them. Behind this embankment of deadI plain of Esdraeloa and Gallilee—eastward,
pair dwell under the same roof.
The cry of men and horses this band of warriors stood[the lake of Tiberias dots the landscape,
the new-born infant and the groan of the
fought for six dreadful hours, and wasi while Mount Carmel lifts its naked summit
dying rise together from the same dwelling; and
steadily thinning the ranks of the ene- ■ in the distance. But the glorious landscape
still
the funeral procession treads close on the my, when Napoleon
with a single i at their feet is forgotten in a sublimer scene
heels of the bridal party, and the tones of division on Mount debouched
Tabor, and turned hisi that is passing before them. The son of
the sues and viol have scarcely died away eye below. What a scene met his gaze.— Mary—the carpenter of Nazareth—the wanbefore the requiem for the dead comes swell- The whole plain was filled with marching; derer with whom they have ate and drank
ing after. Oh! the beautiful and deformed, columns and charging squadrons of wildly and travelled on foot many a weary league,
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in all the intimacy of companions and friends, Oh, how different is heaven and earth ! Tom Paine's Bones.—The fate that has
begins to change before their eyes. Over iCan there be a stronger contrast than thei befallen the remains of this unhappy man
his soiled and coarse garments is spreading Battle and Transfiguration of Mount Tabor? (Thomas Paine, the Infidel,) is both curious
a strange light, steadily brightening into in- One shudders to think of Bonaparte and the and wonderful,—the sanctuary of the grave
tenser beauty, till that form glows with such Son of God on the same mountain : one withi not even having been granted to him for a
place. Mr. Paine died about the
splendor that it seems to waver to and fro in his
1 wasting cannon by his side, and the other resting
year 1820, a little distance from New York
with Moses and Elias just from heaven.
the still radiance?
The three astonished friends gaze on it in But no after desecration can destroy the city, if we are not mistaken. The scene at
speechless admiration, then turn to that fa-:first consecration of Mount Tabor ; for bap- his death-bed, which was horrid, has been
miliar face. But 10, a greater change has itized with the glory of heaven, and honored often described. He could not, dared not be
passed over it. The man has put on the with the wondrous scene of the Transfigu- left alone for a moment. He died at the house
God, and that sad and solemn countenance ration, it stands a Sacred Mountain on the of a brother infidel, and a grave being denied him in any cosecrated spot, his friend
which has been so often seen stooping over iearth.
buried him without ceremony beside a fence
the couch of the dying, and entering the
door of the hut of poverty, und passing An Anecdote of Claudius Buchanan.— on his farm. A number of years after, an
through the streets of Jerusalem, and paus-'The name of Buchanan is associated with Englishman, an ardent admirer and follower,
iag by the weary wayside—aye, bedewed ithe early Protestant missionary movements i disinterred his skeleton, and carried it to
with the tears of pity,—now burns like the in India. When a young man, he is known England, and kept it as a sacredrelict in his
house. At that time he was possessed of
sun in his midday splendor. Meekness has
given way to majesty—sadness to dazzling to have been much inclined to infidelity. immense wealth, but within a few years he
glory—the look of pity to the grandeur of'The following interesting anecdote relating became a bankrupt and died. His effects
a God. The still radiance of Heaven sits to his avowal of his infidel principles, is having been seized by his creditors, were
sold according to law, and among other aron that serene brow, and all around that diin an old volume of the Evangelical ticles of house hold furniture and apparel,
vine form glows an atmosphere of strange found
and wondrous beauty. Heaven has poured Magazine. Buchanan had made the tour of Tom Paine's bones were put up at public
its brightness over that consecrated spot, Europe and returned to Scotland, deeply auction, and sold to a wealthy ameteur and
and on the beams oflight which glitter there imbued with sceptical principles. Soon after curiosity hunter for forty pounds. Within
the cabinet of this gentleman, together with
Moses and Elias have descended ; and,
to meet an old High- many other curiosities, the bones of Tom
wrapped in the same shining vestments, stand his return, he chanced
beside him. Wonder follows wonder, for lander, who was an experimental christian. Paine are now deposited,—a warning and
those three glittering forms are talking with Young Claudius gave has countryman a example that when the wicked dieth his exeach other, and amid the thrilling accents, very animated description of his tour, andI pectations shall perish. The splendid talents
are heard the words Mount Olivet," Cal- of the wonders he had seen upon the Conti- .of Mr. Paine, if exerted in a better cause,
vary," the agony and the death of the Cru- inent. The old man listened with attention would have merited and insured for him a
cifixion. Peter, awe-struck and overcome, ito his narrative, and then eagerly enquired different fate. We have derived this account
feeling also the influence of that heavenly whether his religious principles had not been from a gentleman acquainted with the ciratmosphere, and carried away by a sudden;materially injured by mixing among such a cumstances, and it is, no doubt, correct.
impulse, says to Jesus, in low and tremulous variety of characters and religions. "Do j[Springfield Republican.
accents : "It is good to be here ; let us;you know what an infidel is ?" said Bubuild three tabernacles ; one for thee, one chanan. "Yes," was the reply. "Then," The Careful Deacon.—I heard a story
for Moses and one for Elias." Confused by isaid he, " I am an infidel; and have seen the other day, which seems to good to be
the scene and dazzled by the splendor he ithe absurdity of all those nostrums my good lost. A church in the country had just enwas ignorant what he was saying. He knew old father used to teach me in the north ; gaged a good minister, who had not attended
not the meaning of this sudden appearance, and can you, (added he,) seriously believe long, when, after preaching on a Sunday,
but he knew that Heaven was near and God ithat the Bible is a revelation from the Su- the deacon gave him a pull and said :
And pray tell
revealing himself, and he felt that some sa- preme Being ?"
I do."
I want to speak with you."
cred ceremony would be appropriate to the me what may be your reasons." "Claude," After going aside the deacon says—
scene; and while his bewildered gaze was isaid the good old Highlander, " I know
"Brother, I saw something about you tofixed on the three forms before him, his un- nothing about what learned men call the day, that hurt my feelings."
conscious lips murmured forth the feelings iexternal evidences of revelation ; but I will "What was it, my dear brother," said
of his heart. No wonder a sudden fear itell you why I believe it to be from God. I the minister in surprise : do tell me."
came over him, that paralized his tongue, have
It was about your arm, while you were
1 a most depraved and sinful nature, and
and crushed him to the earth, when in the ido what I will, I find I cannot make myself preaching, I saw it."
midst of hi9speech he saw a cloud fall like Iholy. My friends cannot do it for me, nor The poor minister became still more
a falling star from heaven, and, bright and ido I think all the angels in heaven could. alarmed and anxious to know in what way
dazzling, balance itself over those forms of iOne thing alone does it—the reading and he had hurt the dear old father's,feelings.
light. Perhaps his indiscreet interruption Ibelieving what I read in that blessed book— The deacon pointed to his elbow. "There
had brought this new messenger down, and Ithat does it. Now, as I know that God it is yet," said he. The minister began to
from its bosom the thunder and flame of imust be holy, and a lover of holiness, and'brush his sleeve.
Sinai were to burst ; and he fell on his face ias I believe that book is the only thing in
Stop,"said the deacon, "you can't mend
in silent terror. But that cloud was only a creation, that produces and promotes holi- it now; there is a hole in your coat, right on
canopy for its God, and from its bright fold-1ness, I conclude that it is from God, and jthe elbow. I am hurt to see our minister
uigs came a voice saying, "This is my be-1that he is the Author of it."
have to wear such a coat. Now I want you
loved Son, in whom I am well pleased, hear Buchanan affected to laugh at this, but ito go to
and pick you out a coat patye Him."
1the argument reached his heart; and though itern, and I'll pay for it.
How long the vision lasted we cannot tell, he
1 would not confess it to his companion, he The minister thanked him kindly and was
but all that night did Jesus, with his friends, could not get rid of it. He purchased a entirely relieved of his fright.
stay on that lonely mountain. Of the con-1bible, therefore, and determined to read it
versation that passed between them there ifor himself. The perusal excited a fearful A beautiful Refly.—A young girl about
we know nothing : but little sleep we imag-1apprehension, of his state as a sinner against Seven
\
years of age, was asked by an atheist
me visited their eyes that night; and as iGod, and most gladly would he have enjoy- ]how large she supposed her God to be ; to
they sat on the high summit and watched ied another conversation with the pious'which she with admirable readiness replied :
the stars, as they rose one after another!Highlander, but he could not find him, and he is so great the heavens cannot contain
above the horizon, and gazed on the moon iat that period he had not ene serious ac- Ihim, and yet so kindly condescending as to
as she poured her light over the dim and iquaintance to whom he could unbosom his dwell in my little heart."
darkened landscape, words were spoken that imind. Buchanan soon became acquainted
Drinking.—I could well wish courtesy
seemed born of heayen, and truths never to iwith the excellent John Newton, who renbe forgotten were uttered in the ears of the idered him important service in his search'would invent some other custom of enter-
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after religious truth.
itainment.—[Shakspeare.
�THE FRIEND, JANUARY, 1848.
8
The Porn in Danger.—A letter in the
COST OF THE FRIEND FOR 1847.
Whebb abb the 010 Sailors ?—Go Geman
Alytmeine Zeituny says:"I can la balancing the account of the Friend for 1847, it is
the
the
village,
in
city, in
search for them in
a credible private letter found
thus—Dec. 29, 1847—
i to stand
the country, and each answers, they are not state to you from the
of the Pope is not Expensea
attending the publication of volume V of lh«
Rome,
from
that
life
1
along
to
all
the
the
yards
ms.
Go
grave
in
shores of the sea, the bays, the river, among safe. His Holiness hasreceived many warn- Friend, including printing, paper, binding, carrier's
and must make a virtue of necessity. fee, tie.,
Si24« 16
the hills and mountains*, and each responds, ings,
np to that dale, from sneecribers,
1
they are not in me. Inquire on board the na- His dinner is served at eleven o'clock, and Received
sale of bound volumes and advertising,
1201 33
val and merchant vessels, the fishing smacks remains standing till one, till it is cold, it is
and the whalers, and each protests, they are then examined by a chemist, and warmed on Debt, December 29,1847,
H4 92
not in me. Where then are the old sailors ? the dinner table over a spirit lamp. His cup Unsettled bills, reckoned good,
90 OS
IS 00
do
do
douhtfnl,
Go and ask the sea, the greatest cemetry in of chocolate for breakfast is prepared by the
creation, and its rough voice reiterates, notI Camerario in his presence. When he goes From the above statements it will appear that newsmass he takes the host, the wine and the Ipaper publishing is no money making enterprise, in this
in me not in me .' I fill my sepulchres with to
quarter of the world.
the young ; and adorn them with the tro- water with him; at a certain convent where
to
sacraintended
administer the
The Oahu Temperance Society will hold a meetphies of pride and power wrested from the ihe lately
ment, he neither performed the ceremony ins;
j at the new Vestry Room of the Seamen's Chapel on
brows and nerves of early manhood.
Go then to the Seamen's Hospitals ; per- nor took the usual refreshments. Such is iFriday evening, January 7th at 7 o'clock. Someremark*
haps they are there—the Retreat on Staten i the life ofPius IX, the greatest benefactor of ■may be expected from the Hon. Jadge Lee.
The friends of temperance and the public generally
Island—thus answers, no old sailors in me. the Roman States."
Within the last nine months fifty-four have The Heart and Sword.—It is recorded are respectfully invited to attend.
died, but not one of them had seen three of the Duke of Luxembourg, that on his
Religions Books, &c.
score years.
death bed he declared that he would have The Seamen's Chaplain baa for aale at his studya supitween 50 and 60 years of age,
2 cherished more deeply the memory of having iply of Bibles of various aizea and binding, varying in
40 "60
5 given a cup of cold water to one of his fel- prices
60 cents to (7 00. These Bibles are sent out
j thefrom
"
by
American Bible Society to the Auxiliary Hawaiian
80 " 40
and
14
in
distress,
low
creatures
than
poverty
Bible
Society.
"
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33 all the victories he had achieved, with their i Webster's Spelling Books; Union Spelling Books and
18 "30
"
Religious
Books for sale and gratuitous distribution.
—r
scenes of blood, desolation and death. An
Total, 64 admirable lesson is contained in this brief exPASSENGERS.
Twenty-fire ofthem died ofconsumption ; pression of opinion.
Per Toulon from Columbia River—Mn. 3. Cooper, Meter*
and all but seven under the age of forty.—
J. H. Couch, J. L MnrrUon, L. C. Rccvca, J. N. Wyatl, B.
A In the ateerage.
Sailors die young, and what is done for them A lady at sea, full of apprehension in aStark,theJr.,and
George Washington tor New London—Sherman Peek,
In
must be done quickly.—[Sailor's Mag.
lady, 3 children and lervant.
gale of wind, cried out, among other petty Esq.,
In the Maria Helena Tor New Bedford—T. H. Steven*. Eaq
exclamations, '' We shall all go to the bot- lady and child, Mlaa John-on, Miaa H. Ten Eyck,
Mr. W. ft.
Chriatfe
Mr. W. Hobaon, anpercargo.
The Friend and the Neighbor.—"Its torn ; mercy on us ! how my nead swims." 1 In the and
Uncae for Alio—Mra. Gelletl and Mlaa Mill*.
name is The Neighbor. There is published " Never fear, madam," said one of the sai-,
at the Sandwichfslands a paper called The '. lors, "you can never go to the bottom while
MARINE JOURNAL.
Friend. The influence it exerts, and the re-,your head swims."
ception it has met with have suggested and
PORT OF HONOLULU.
and encouraged the publication of this.— "What a strange thing itis that with such
When ~on go there they meet a Friend : a name you should be such a wicked fellow," Dec 19—Am. merchantArrived.
bark Toulon, Croaby, M daya fin
they shall find here a Neighbor. We take said Mr. Steel to Mr. Good. " Not at all," Columbia River, lumber, provision*,
Sec. ; brought oft* the pilot—blowing too hard when sheleft the liver to land him.
that
stand
was
the
reply,
"seeing
you,
our
on the primitive formation, the
notwith-1
Sailed.
Granite of humanity : as a man to write for■ standing your name, are so very soft."
Dec. I.l—Am whaleahip Gratitude, Wllcoi, New Bedford.
men : as one of the family speaking kind
cruiseand home.
Am whajeshlp Globe, West, Mysllc, to cruise.
words to the other members of the human A Whale at Hull.—Awhale measuring Am
whaleahlp Portland, Corwin, 8. Harbor,cruise A home.
Uncus, Gellett, New Bedford, for Hilo.
brotherhood. Name nation and rank are to\5l feet has been captured in the (lumber by Am whaleahlp
Am whaleahlp Elisabeth Frith, Bishop, Sag Harbor, cruise.
be put aside ; and the motto of our EditorialI the crew of a fishing vessel.
Dec. 16—H. B. Co.'s (Eng ) brig Mary Dare, Scarborough,
banner is simply "The Welfare of Men."
for Fort Victoria.
Am whaleahlp Rowena, Adams, Fall River, to ernise.
Donations for the Chapel.
—[Prospectus of the Neighbor, Valparaiso,
Am whaleahip Sarah Parker, Ruaaell, Nantucket, to cruise.
Gbobqb Washington.
whaleahlp Colombia, Pierson, Sag Harbor, to cruise.
Jambs
Havit.
Am
Chile, Jan. 1, 1847.
»10 00 Tjmo
Alex. Wheldsn,
00 Am whaleahlp Williamand Elrta,N. Bedford, cruise A home.
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W.F.Sherman,
cat- Francis Almy,
,hy Shepherd, M
Inez, Jackson, New Bedford, to cruiae.
2 00 Am whaleahlp
Beraard Coleman,
Dec. 17—Am whaleahlp George Waahlngton, Hott, New
50 London,
home direct.
60
Manuel Anione,
whaleahlp lease Hicks, Rice, New London, home.
1 00 Am
Vslentine,
Am whaleMhip SamuelRobertaon, Turner, N. Bedford, cruise.
German in Literature.—The Leipsic
Antone Vers,
alogue, just published, contains the titles of George
Brown,
i wac j Bloom,
5,263 works, which have been published in Jarr.ee Mamard,
Brooks,
John
Lym,n While,
Genr .n; biuoo the Easter fair tor the pres- Lucius Gatts,
SO Edward Uncas,
ent year—2sB others about immediately to Henry Case,
50 A leia Norton,
2 00 Harman Rnatis,
appear and 381 works including music, N. B. Reed,
Jalios Francis,
maps, plans, ke. Of the 6,283 works in
»3I 00 8 L Roach,
Total,
the first category, 849 have been printed at
Roach Frank,
rjteorge Huss,
Leipsic; 614 at Berlin; 282 at Stuttgard; Fbanccs HtMairrTA.
»5 00 Hsns Pallison,
Poole,
263 at Vienna; 117 at Munich; 90 at Frank- E.
00
ttscomber,
2
Stephen
Daniel Lyons,
1 00 Ely Winalow,
fort aad the remainder in the various other Jeremy Bsker,
1 00 Nelson Peterson,
Robert
S/lveeter,
of
parts Germany. No less than 358 are Joseph Hiller,
1 OS Andrew Leopard,
exclusively consecrated to the religious WF Gerald,
100 Frank Colteo,
1 00 John Gunn,
Robert Kirby,
movement in Germany.
—
Antone Ssnds,
.
Joseph M Morse,
1 00 Solomon
Mead.
Hon. Reverdy Johnson, of Maryland,
Total,
Total,
«1S 00
in his last speech on the three million bill on
Hslska.
Otahbits.
Saturday last, uttered the following language Capt.Masia
Ss 00 c
wietinf,
while declaiming against the unrighteousness Henry Curphey,
1 00
Jones,
M
of the Mexican war. It ought to be written Steward,
,
in letters of gold :
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"Public virtue has given us great pros perST 00
Totsl,
ilr—let that virtue fail us—weaken the mor- Punahou Juvenile Benevolent Society,
Christmas
Gift
from
two little sisters,
al sense of the nation—indulge an unbridled A
A Friend,
Just of dominion—and as sure as there is a Another Friend,
God who rewards virtue and punishes vice, do. *».,
the cone of his iudirmeiit will be unon tin "
Total,
1 00 Am whaleahlp Florida, Cox, New Bedford, to cruise.
1 00 Am whaleahlp Henry Tuke, Champlln, cruiae and home.
1 00 Am whaleahlp Neptune, Nicholla, Sag Harbor, to cruiae.
Ellsa, Malherbe. Havre to cruise.
100 Fr whaleahlp
Deo. 18—Am whaleahlp Frances Henrietta, Poole, New
60 Bedford,
home direct.
60 Fr whaleahip Meuae,Le Brec, Havre, to cruiae.
60 Dee. M—Chilean merchant ahlp Maria Helena, Csrphey, for
25 New Bedford, via Tahitiand Valparalao.
60 Dec. at—Am whaleahip James Maury, Whelden, New Bed1 00 ford, home direct.
1 00 Am whaleahlp Harrison, Sherman, New Bedford, to cratse.
60
Cleared.
1 00 Dec. 23—Fr whaleahlp Asia, Le Masaon, Havre, to cruise.
60 Dec Us—Fr whaleahlp Ferdinand,Poatel, Havre, to cruiae.
60 Am whaleahip Olive Branch, Place, New Bedford, to in*
IS Am whaleahlp Ceres, Adams, New Bedford, to cruiae.
n— Brem whaleahlp Otaheile, Wleling, Bremen, cruia.
1 00 Dec.
Dec. S-Aa whaleahip Sheffield, White, Coldepring, for
Kealakekua Bay and cruise.
120 60 Dec 30—H. B. Co.'a (Eng) march, bark Columbia, Duscsa,
for London.
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Monthly
Journal devoted to Temperaßce,
Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence.
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FTHE RIEND.
HONOLULU, FEBRUARY 1, 1848.
[!¥•. m.
9
Vol. 6.]
The Seamen's Friend.
Ret-ophoniegCSfamn's hapel.
The School Friend,
parntively small, in consequence of nearly
every foreign vessel having left the harbor,
the previous week. A numerous assembly
of foreign residents testified their inetrest by
For the Friend.
Dear Sir, —We have lately held an exThe Bethel having undergone extensive
being present. It is believed that the build- amination of our 14 schools in Lahaina, and
repairs was re-opened for public worship on ing has been made to assume so much more also two others in the vicinity. Eight hundred and thirty-seven scholars were present
Sabbath morning, January 9th. The usual of
a church-like appearance, and in most at this
examination, a somewhat larger numthe
Chaplain, respects to be so much more airy and comservices being conducted by
ber than I have ever seen at an examination
xxvm,
19.
who selected for his text, Genesis
modious, as to favorably impress the mindsi before from these schools. They were exHe called the name of that place Bethel."
"
of all who have witnessed the alterations.— amined in arithmetic, geography, writing,
The following original hymns were sung at It is moreover, our confident belief, that ev- and other branches of a common school education; and, I think, I may say with truth,
the opening and closing of the exercises, ery one acquainted with the wants of this that
our schools never appeared more promhaving been prepared for the occasion by and the sea-faring community, will accord ising than at this time. First, there was, in
William Grey, an English seaman belongmost of them, a decided advance in point of
his approval of the expenditure which has
ing to the American whale ship " Isaac been made to make the Bethel a more com- knowledge, on former years. Secondly, the
whole 837 scholars, with scarcely a dozen
Hicks."
modious place for divine service. We feel exceptions, were decently clothed, generalOPENING HYMN.
ready to assert so much in behalf of seamen!ly with plain, unbleached cotton, the most
Here great Jehovah, once again
durable and economical cloth which can be
generally. While the work has been in pro- furnished
We dedicate to Thee,
for natives. This indicates not so
This humble house to praise thy name
gress, and since its completion, not a few much the advance of the children in civiliWith lowly bending knee.
as it does the increasing care of par" that go down to the in ships" have ex- zation
ents for the well-being of their children.—
Here bid the Sons of Ocean meet
pressed their delight in the change, while!But
I had not thought of saying any
To sing thy boundless praise ;
donations, from 25 cents to $50 each, have thing particular about our examination. AfFill them with love thy name to greet,
already been received from more than 300-1ter the examination was over, we held a
And strength to seek thy ways.
seamen, (including, masters, officers, and temperance celebration with all the schools;
of this, I thought, would
Oh, let thy glories fill this place,
sailors,) since the 27th of November. The and a short notice
be appropriate to your paper. Such celeAs thine own house of old,
interest thereby excited has been of the most brations are becoming very common through'And here reveal thy matchless grace
salutary kind. This generous and well- out the Islands, and printed notices of them
Oft as thy love is told.
timed
charity, it is hoped may be returned are calculated to do good.
Here bid thy Gospel's wondrous power
to the principle laid down by our This celebration of ours, which was Dec.
according
Strike deep to every heart,
7th, was closed with a feast. It was the
Saviour, in Luke vi, 38. " Give, and it,second feast we have held with these schools
And thy rich mercy every hour
Fresh streams of grace impart.
shall be given unto you, good measure, press- in 1847. But this was, by far, the greatest,,
j the most interest was taken in it by both
ed
down, and shaken together and running and
Own this a Church of thy dear Son,
parents
and children About 1,000 children
over, shall men give into your bosom. For were present
And by thy matchless grace,
at the feast. The 14 schools
Clothe us, whene'er our race is run,
with the same measure that ye mete withal, were accommodated
at 14 long tables,
With his own righteousness.
it shall be measured to you again."
which extended mostly from one side to
the other
the church yard.
Some of
In this connection it will be highly proper these tablesofmust have been
CLOSING HYMN.
over 100 feet
Great God of Bethel, now to thee
to refer to the pleasing improvement which in length, and all of them well furnished with
We raise a joyful song,
has been witnessed in the number of seamen knives, forks, plates, &.c, the table furniture
We'll praise thy mercy, rich and free,
nations; and all were well loaded
which attended divine service during the last ofcivilized
Whilst thou our days prolong.
withthe productions of the Islands, increased
shipping season. It was far greater than,occasionally with the addition of such artiJesus our Saviour, God's dear Son,
during the same period of any former year; icles as commerce brings from distant parts
We sing to praise thy love,
and unless we are greatly mistaken the sal-'of the world. At the bead of one of these
Trusting our praise on earth begun
tables,
for the purpose, sat the GovShall end in Heaven above.
utary influence was most sensibly manifest ernor ofprepared
the Island; and, arranged on each
in the order,regularity, sobriety and respect- side of it, were several mission families. AfThou, Holy Spirit, guest divine,
We praise to thee impart,
ability of the numerous class of seamen Iter the children of the schools had satiated
And pray thy glorious light may shine
which thronged the port. May it not rea-'themselves to the full, having been honored
In every human heart.
with having their parents for waiters, the
sonably be expected that the superior ac- parents
themselves sat down to a second taGreat, glorious Godhead, three in one,
commodations, now afforded for those for Ible even more delighted than they could
Accept our humble praise,
those who may be inclined to visit the House have been, had they been the principals at
Nor let thy gracious work be done
W. G. of Gpd, will induce in future a far more the feast.
Till all shall love thy waye.
The exercises of the day, previous to the
j
There was a general attendance of Sea- general attendance of all classes of the sea- fast,
were a march around the streets of the
men in port, although the number waa coro- faring community.
village, aad to the native church, which th«
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ii
—on
iB4B.
i
the shelves of a single mer- any such document to others than bona fide
teachers and scholars and a few others filled, el of cards
Above and below, to overflo»ving. An hour-1 chant at this place, all for sale at a rial a citizens of the Republick of Hamburg. In
or more was spent here most profitably, in pack, a price far too tempting to a poor but the case of Hamburg sailors wishing to reprayer, in singing hymns appropriate to the sin-loving people. Is not this a most aston- main on the islands, permission shall be preoccasion, and in addresses, first from Gov- ishing fact to be told of men, who come i vioualy obtained of the government by the
ernor Young, and afterwards from such mis- from christian lands into a heathen part of Hamburg Consul.
sionaries as were present. The children ithe
i world! There are thousands of articlesi Article VI. It is agreed that the Hamwere then called upon By schools and as- which we commend you for introducing burg Consul shall be instructed to zealously
sented most unanimously, by acclamation, to 1among the people, and on many of which i attempt to settle amicably, and extra judiciala pledge ofwhich the following is a translation: you make large profits. Can you not, for ly, all difficulties arising with Hamburg citiWe the children of the schools ofLahaina the sake of conscience abstain from thei zens ; and that when any case is brought
and vicinity, hereby manifest our intention profits on cards, which must be meagre at; before the court of foreign causes, the preto be on the side of knowledge, on the'■ best, when you know how degrading they siding judge shall, with the least possible
side of right principle, on the side where isi are to such a people, and how surely they delay, communicate knowledge thereof to
found salvation for the soul, and peace andI lead them, as they do also our own people, the Hamburg Consul, also that when Hamburg sailors or citizens are committed, in
plenty for this life. We wish to follow that! into many ruinous and fatal vices.
consequence of police or other offences, inYours as ever,
which tends to happiness and avoid that
D. BALDWIN. formation shall be conveyed to him, forthwhich leads to misery. Therefore, we pledge
with, by the Prefect or other officer of the
ourselves together, this day to forsake enPolice.
TREATY
tirely all intoxicating drinks, to forsake tobacco, to forsake awa-drinking, to forsake Between the kingdom of the Hawaiian Islandsi Article VII. No productions of the Recard-playing, and all other vices. We will and the Republic and free Hanseatic cityi publick of Hamburg or any other goods on
board of or imported in Hamburg ships, that
not associate with those who follow and pracHamburg.
of
not
after
the
can be imported by other foreign ships, shall
follow
evils—we
will
tice these
It being desirable that a general conven- 'be prohibited, nor pay more than those dvevil things of former days—we wish to es- tion
and instrument of mutual agreement
cape the follies and pollutions of those times, should exist between Hamburg and the Ha- ties levied on goods of the most favored nawhich
tion. Any alteration in the duties levied on
cleave
to
principles
and to
the pure
waiian Islands, the following Articles, have goods, shall not take effect nor be enforced,
are taught in the word of God.
for that purpose and to that intent, been1 until twelve calendar months after the first
We do not suppose there is so much prin- mutually agreed
upon and signed between public notification of such change.
of
children
Haciple and stability in the
the
of Hamburg and that of Article VIII. Hamburg merchandize
governments
waiians, that none of them will ever violate
Islands.
the
Hawaiian
this pledge, especially when temptations are Article I. There shall be perpetual and property, or goods imported in Hamset before them. But we hope the pledge peace and amity between the Republick and burg vessels, liable to an entrance duty highwill have a great influence on the mass of free Hanseatic City of Hamburg, and His er than 5 per cent ad valorem, shall be althem—that in some cases it will prevent Majesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands, lowed to be bonded, paying only the usual
transit duty.
temptations from being set before them—that their heirs and successors.
Article IX. All Hamburg vessels shall
it will make many parents more watchful Article
11. The citizens of the Repub- have the right and privilege of disposing of
over their children—and that all the children
within
the
dominHamburg, residing
their cargoes, or any part thereof, at all or
will have more vigilant eyes turned upon lick of
of the King of the Hawaiian Islands, any of the ports of the Hawaiian dominions,
ions
were
under
no
would
they
if
than
they
them
shall enjoy the same protection in regard to now open, or that may hereafter be opened
such pledge. Some may wonder that the their
civil rights, as well as to their persons[to foreign commerce, and to take in any
item of card-playing should be here introand
as native subjects ; and the produce of the Hawaiian Islands which they
properties,
explaIn
a
pledge.
duced into temperance
of
the
Hawaiian
Islands engages to may receive in payment of such cargoes.
King
it
is
the decided
nation, I would say, that
of Ham- But they
the
Republick
«f
to
grant
citizens
shall not be allowed to take any*
opinion of our most sensible people, that
the same rights and privileges which goods or merchandize or freight from one
burg,
and
children,
Hawaiian
\
card-playing, among
to
or
now are, or may hereafter be granted
island or port to another, such coasting trade
among multitudes of adults, is a far greater enjoyed
by any other foreigners, subjects of■ being restricted to bottoms sailing under the
pledge;
in
other
one
named
this
any
evil than
most favored nation.
Hawaiian flag.
and I feel like remonstrating with foreigners theArticle
111. The protection of the King Article X. The subjects of His Mawho are the leaders in promoting this pracof the Hawaiian Islands, shall be extended jesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands, shall
tice among a weak and erring people, and
vessels, their officers and in their commercial relations, or relations of
introduce
cards to all Hamburg
who are the only ones who
harbors, and roads of his any other nature, with the Republick and
the
crews,
within
into the islands for sale. That cards, as dominions.
time of war, they shall re- free Hanseatic City of Hamburg and her
In
often
used
as
the
are
rallying
bottle,
well as
all possible protection against the en- dependencies, be treated on the footing of
points to gather together abandoned females, ceive
emies
of the Republick of Hamburg. In
and to draw in others who are designed for case of shipwreck, the local authorities and the most favored nation.
of
the
Done at Honolulu, this Bth day of Jan. 1848.
gratification
the same ruin, for the
the King, shall use their utmost
E. A. SUWERKROP,
R. C. WYLLIE,
vilest passions, cannot be denied. To nil officers of succour
them and secure them His Hawaiian Majesty's Consul and Plenipotenexertions to
such who can use such games for such in- from
be
dues
shall
plunder. The salvage
Minister of Foreign Re- tiary for the Republic
famous purposes, I would have nothing to
Member of and free Hanseatic City
according to the general law of sal- laliona and of
Stats.
of Hamburg.
say. We can hardly suppose such men settledand
Couneil
his
regube
case
shall
in
of dispute,
vage,
[L. B.]
[L. S.]
would be reached by any argument address- lated
parties.
by arbitrators chosen by both
Additional Article. This treaty shall
ed to the conscience. But to all who make Article
of
seamen
The
desertion
not be permanently binding till it receives
any pretension to any moral principle, I belonging toIV.
Hamburg vessels, shall be se- the ratification of the Senate of the Repubwould say, how can you aid in spreading a
authorities,
repressed by the local
lick, and free Hanseatic City of Hamburg,
practice of such evil tendency among an ig- verely
who
shall
employ all means at their disposal but in the meanwhile for the sake of Hammissionaries
heard
?
I
have
people
norant
the
lawand
deserters,
blamed for promoting idleness among this to arrest and confine
cap- burg vessels or citizens arriving, it is mvexpenses shall be defrayed by the
tually agreed that it shall take effect, propeople by too many meetings and schools.— ful
In such cases no unneces- visionally from the date of its ratification by
But where is there such a time-consuming tain or owners.
due
notice
severity is to be used, and
His Majesty the King of the Hawaiian Ispractice as that of playing cards, to say no- sary
is to be immediately given to the Hamburg lands.
?
to
it
leads
Evof
evils
which
other
thing
the 6th art. ofthis treaty.
at Honolulu, thisBth day of Jan., 1848.
ery moment spent in this low and worse than Consul, agreeably to
citizens shall be Done C. WYLLIE,
Y.
Article
Hamburg
or
E. A.
useless way, whether by males females, is
R.
on any part of theI Hawaiian Majesty's Consul SUWERKROP.
and PlenipotenHis
imperiously needed, for learning and prac- allowed to reside or settle
Isof
the
Hawaiian
the King
of Foreign Re- tiary for the Republic
Minister
ticing domestic duties, and for other useful dominions ofobtaining
a document certifying lationa and Member of and free Hanseatic City
on Ha- lands, upon
employments, which would soonTolead
of Hamburg.
from the Ham- his Council of State.
persons,
that
are
worthy
merchants
they
comfort.
to
thrift
and
waiians
B.]
[L. 8]
not to give
IL.
is,
it
whose
duty
Consul,
near
a
bushburg
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The Hansa or Hanseatic League. adopted, which extended even to the celiba- canals with which this densely built city is
cy of the factors and other persons employ- ■ itersected in every direction. The populaThe following communication will be read ed. In
fact, during that century, by a de- tion of Hamburg exceeds 116,000 inhabiwith interest at the present time, in connec- termined adherence to their prerogatives, tants among which are 14,000 Jews. It has
tion with the Treaty recently negotiated be- the Hansa, although never formally acknowl- 5 principal and 3 auxiliary chapels, for the
by the Emperor of Germany, attained Protestant community; 1 English Episcopal
tween Hamburg and the Hawaiian Govern- edged
so much importance, that it might be said church, 1 Catholic and 2 Reformed churches,
ment. We acknowledge our indebtedness that Kings and Princes were more depend- and several Synagogues. In the suburbs of
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te Mr. Suwerkrop, the Hamburg Consul, for ant upon them than they upon the different St. George, as well as that of St. Pauls, are
also 2 churches. The steeple of St. Michael,
this historical narration, as well as the sta- sovereigns.
In England the Hansa enjoyed the exclu- 456 feet in height, is often made use of for
tistics respecting the city of Hamburg:
sive privilege of free exportation, and in Philosophical and Astronomical experiments.
The Hansa, or Hanseatic League, origin- Denmark, Sweden, and Russia, that of free It was finished in the year 1786, at a cost of
ated in the formation offactories by German importation.
$500,000. Besides the churches, the pubmerchants in foreign ports, which factories The reciprocal commercial pursuits of the lic buildings consist of the Bank, the Orphan
the merchants in the German states united Hansa towns were naturally the chief source Asylum, the Astronomical Observatory, in
themselves together to protect.
of their increasing wealth, and there wasi latitude 63, 33, 5, the Theatres, the BorsenToward the middle of the 13th century not a single city of any commercial standing hall, the Exchange, a Museum, and several
Europe and its circumjacent seas were in- in Europe that was not more or less interest- ■ other public offices. In fact, in point of
fested with bands of robbers and pirates, in ed in the League. By their wealth and the number of public institutions for instruction,
many instances headed by the nobles them- power of their arms, they were the conquer- providing for the poor, orphans, and the
selves. Notwithstanding the numerous fac- ors of crowns, and the masters of the seas; blind, as well as hospitals, &c, Hamburg is
tories established by the Italians over all they were victorious against the Kings second to no city in Germany.
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Europe and the prevalence of club law, the Erich and Hakon, of Norway, and WaldeIn the year 1804, the fortifications of the
to
commerce of Germany still continued
mar hi., King of Denmark. They deposed city were demolished, and in lieu the ramprosper. The merchants, however, upon the King of Sweden, and lent his crown to parts have been laid out with great taste aad
being deprived of the privilege of travelling Albrecht, Duke of Mecklenburg. In 1428 expense, as public gardens, which are conwith armed escorts, were naturally exposed they equipped a fleet of 248 ships with stantly kept in the greatest order. They are
to plunder, as the royal escorts so called, ex- 12,000 men against Kopenhagen, and Nied- the principal resorts of the citizens after the
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isted merely in the amount they had to pay erhoff, a merchant, and Burgomaster, of toils of the day are over, and in fine weather
for them and not in the protection they af- Danzig, even dared to declare war against bands of music and chorusses of apprentices,
forded. Hamburg and Lubeck which, to- Christian, King of Denmark. Even Eng- who devote the greater part of their leasure
gether with Bremen, ranked very high land entered into a treaty with them for the■ time in learning to sing, enliven and amuse
in mercantile importance since the times of protection of its commerce.
the pedestrian.
the Ottos, had at that time an inveterate enThe flourishing state of the Hansa towns The Government of Hamburg, is Demoemy in Waldemar, King of Denmark, whom, being naturally dependant upon the exist- cratic; at its head is the Senate, consisting
nevertheless, they boldly and succesfully op- ence of those circumstances which had causedi of 4 Burgomasters, and 24 Councellors, who
posed.
their formation, it began to decline, as are partly chosen by ballot and partly by lot.
These circumstances, and the desire to they one by one disappeared. Therefore,i Three Burgomasters and 11 of the Councelprotect the increasing trade of the river when the roads and seas had been freed fromi lors are obliged to be graduated Barristers,
Elbe against pirates, as well as to rid the pirates, when the laws of the lands afforded1the remainder merchants; as auxiliaries are
country of robbers, caused a treaty to be en- sufficient guarantee for public security, when 4 Syndics and 4 Secretaries. The executered into, A. D. 1239, between Hamburg governments learned the importance of theiritive power is vested in the Senate who, howand the then independence people ofDit- own commerce and protected it by their owni ever, can make no material alterations ia the
marschen and Hadelern, and A. D. 1241 arms, when the inland Hansa towns saw that government without the consent of the heredbetween Hamburg and Lubeck, by which the seaports had a separate interest to theiritary Burgers. These are divided into 6
they bound themselves to aid and assist each own, and that they were only made use of'Parishes, each chosing 36 members. These
other against all attacks, particularly against as means whereby the latter acquired their1constitute the college of the 180, and from
the nobles.
aggrandizement, when those seaports ceased then the college of the 60, and 15 Elders
In 1217, the treaty was entered into also to be the sole masters of the Baltic, and (oberalten) are chosen.
Towards the German confederation Hamby Braunschweig, which, from its central lastly, when the discovery of America opensituation, was much used as a depot not on- ed fresh outlets for commercial enterprise, burg contributes 1,298 men who are paid.—ly for the goods of northern Germany, but then the moment approached, step by step, The national guard consists of 10,000 inalso by the Italians who monopolized the which caused nearly the entire extinction of fan try, cavalry and artillery who are both
trade to the Levant and the East Indies, a the Hanseatic League.
\tell armed and exercised,
road being formed through Germany, passThe last celebration of the League wasi As a place of commerce Hamburg began
ing by Braunschweig towards Hamburg; the held at Lubeck, A. D. 1630, when the dis- to be of some importance early in the 12th
interior of Germany being supplied with solution of the confederation was ceremoni- century, and was known as such to the
Arabs in 1150. In the 13th century she was
merchandise from the general depot. A ously performed.
number of other cities now entered into the Since then Hamburg, Lubeck, and Bre- ■ one of the originators of the Hanseatic
treaty, which from that time was called the men, formed a fresh convention, in which League, which after its decline, she again
Hansa, an obsolete German word, mean- Danzig also joined, but only in some points, renewed it with Lubeck and Bremen in 1813
it not being comprehended among the Han- and 1814.
ing a compact for mutual protection.
The number of the Hansa towns has va- seatic city, which only consist of the first Its chief factories are sugar and oil refineries, cotton printing establishments, shipried, the largest number being eighty-five at three.
one time. They were divided into four diGreat Britain in 1826, and Prussia in wrights, and a few others, &c, kc. Ip the
visions or classes, each of which had itshead 1828, concluded a commercial treaty with beginning of this century Hamburg was one
of the most prosperous of the free towns,
city. These, during its prosperity, in the these.
14th century, were Lubeck, Korn, BraunStatistics Relating to Hamburg.— but in 1803, until 1813, by the invasion of
schweig, and Danzig. In order to carry out Hamburg the principal of the free cities and the French under the command of the santhe object of the confederation, each city was the most important commercial place of all guinary tyrant Davoust it suffered greatly.
required to furnish a stipulated number of Germany, lies on the northern bank of the A fine was levied ia 1813 of forty-eight milarmed men, or in lieu, a sum of money.
Elbe, at a distance of nearly 90 miles from lions of francs; the bank was robbed of an
The league possessed exclusive privileges the sea. This river, thus far navigable for amount of seven aad a half millions of Marks
and powers. It administered justice ; pun- vessels of large burden, is here also gained Banco, and upwards of tarty thousand inished with the greater or less ban, (in Ger- by the rivers Alster and Bille, the former habitants were driven out of the town and
man, verhansen,) those that violated its laws firstly forming an extensive lake, partly out- left to perish, in the midst of winter. In
or privileges. In their foreign establish- side and partly within the town, then in con- Msy, 1814, the ravagers were driven cut of
nents an almost monastic seclusion was junction with the latter, forms the numerous I.he city, and France allowed the peltry sum
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of 600,000 francs as indemnification for the New Publications. Address, delivered be- newspaper ever started in Peru, and its pubinjuries inflicted.
fore the Oahu Temperance society, January lication marks an important era in the proHamburg had in 1847, 223 ships measur7, 1848: by Hon. Wm. L. Lee. Charles gress of political and moral affairs in that
ing 37,800 tons of which 6 are engaged in E. Hitchcock, Printer.
Republic. That the publisher should feel
the whale fishery, and 7 as packet ships to
We are glad to see the Honolulu Press justified in starting a semi-weekly sheet of
America.
Our space will not allow us to enter into sending forth a pamphlet so neatly executed. the size of the Era, indicates a large number
further details of the appearance of the town Its typographical appearance would do credit of
foreigners in the country and that they
or of the numerous strangers daily arriving
the best printing establishment on the
One thing is
exert a powerful influence.
and departing, suffice to say that being al- to
most the only outlet for merchandise from the other side of the world. The mechanical surely to be regretted, that public sentiment
interior of the northern continent of Europe execution, is however, but a minor point in should countenance the publication of a poand the principal place of its imports, it pre- estimating the value of this publication. For
sents to the eye of the stranger the garbs and sound sense, clear logic, literary taste and litical and newspaper journal on the holy
manners of almost every nation in the world,
Sabbath. It is too open a violation of God's
from the swarthy Turk with his samples of elevated moral sentiment, it is an able and holy day to meet with countenance we should
rhubarb, to the fair-haired Scot driving a valuable production. We hope it will find suppose, among persons of the least regard
hard bargain for clover seed or bones.
as many readers as there are foreigners on
for true religion.
The publication of sunthe Sandwich Islands.
indicates
a low standard of moral
day
papers
The Oregon Almanac, for A. D. 1848.—
obligation.
This is a neatly printed pamphlet of 21 pages
HONOLULU, FEBRUARY 1, 1848. from the Spectator Office, Oregon City. It is interesting to watch the progress of
The calculations are made for the meridian Anglo-Saxon influence steadily advancing
Facts, without comment.
of Oahu by H. H. Everts.
Our Oregon westward over the American continent,
According to a careful examination of
of us in spreading itself along the western shores of
in
are
advance
decidedly
custom-house records and other data, it is a neighbors
not lose North and South Ainerca and throughout
of
Almanacs.
we
may
the
That
way
clearly ascertained fact that the foreign comand be deprived of the useful Polynesia. The rapidity with which newsour
reckoning
munity in Honolulu, and sea-faring populareading this valuable production contains, a papers in the English language make their
tion visiting this port, annually expend the
has been forwarded and copies may appearance most distinctly indicates the prosum of $90,000 for intoxicating drinks ! supply
be had for hapaha each, at the Polynesian gress of another race.
When our humble
Many may deny this to be a fact. Would
Office.
sheet was first issued in January, 1813, not
that there was truth in such a donial ! This
We refer our readers to the excel- another English newspaper was published
is our authority for making the declaration.
Judge Lee, in his most admirable " New lent report of shipping intelligence in our from Bhering's Straits to Cape Horn, or in
Year's Address" before the Oahu Temper- " Marine Journal," compiled by Charles E. any part of the Pacific; now Oregon, Caliance Society, estimated the cost at the sum Hitchcock, Esq., who succeeds Mr. Jarves fornia, Mexico, Peru and Chili have their
of $41,000 in round numbers. (Vide Ad- as Editor of the Polynesian. The ability English papers, while our own community is
dress, page 10). This estimate was regard- with which the latter gentleman has conduct- well supplied. Only five years have elapsed
ed by some as too high. It led to the ap- ed that journal from its commencement to and we have at least seven well-condcted
pointment of F. W. Thompson, Esq., as a the present time, has secured for him a de- periodicals on our list of exchanges, which
We hope the have all arisen in the regions referred to in
committee to report upon "the amount of servedly high reputation.
time to time
may
of
that
from
paper
consumed
and
the
truth
of
the
statecolumns
liquors
forgoing remarks.
ment of Judge Lee." On the evening of the be enriched by sketches of his foreign From our exchange files and private correspondence, we compile the following sum21st ult, Mr Thompson made a most able travels.
mary of intelligence.
report upon the subject, and after examining Summary of Foreign News.
has been received
the records, of the custom-house for 1847 and During the past month intelligence has England.—lntelligence
of October, from London
late
as
the
16th
as
other facts, he stated it as the result of been received from almost all points of the
careful investigation, that the residents and compass. Honolulu may truly be styled the The state of commercial affairs quite unsetsea-faring community in Honolulu, annually focus of intelligence in the Pacific. We tled. Many failures among, grain speculaexpended the enormous sum of $90,000 for have had arrivals from Oregon, California, tors. Some large mercantile houses had
wines, malt liquors and ardent spirits ! A Mexico, Tahiti, Manila and China. Our stopped payment.
The Iron Duke.—The Atlas, speaking of
motion was passed to publish Mr. Thompson's
table has been liberally suppled with an in- the reported marriage between the Duke of
report, but we have been disappointed in
teresting variety of foreign periodicals. Wellington and Miss Burdett Coutts, says,
not receiving a copy for insertion in our
From Oregon, the " Spectator;" from Cali- ' There is no longer any doubt that the preliminary arrangements are nearly completed.'
columns. We reserve our comments for
fornia, the " Star" and " Californian;" from
some future time, when the report shall be
Miss C. is reported to be the richest lady
spread before the community in a printed Valparaiso, the " Neighbor;" from the Nav- in England.
form.
One additional item of the report is igator Islands, the Samoan Reporter;" and The steam ship Great Britain it is expectall that we shall now add : |C7* Foregin from Peru, the New Era, Appendix to the ed will be floated again.
" published at Lima every Her former captain, Hosken, will comresidents, during the period that no shipping Correo Peruano,"
is in port, it is estimated daily expend the
mand a steamer called the Guadalquiver on
sum of $100 for intoxicating drinks ! If we Thursday and Sunday mornings, by M. J. her
voyage out to America. She is to run
becopy
into
error
Publisher.
The
any
have fallen
in these statements Shaw, Editor and
from New York to Havanna, under Ameriwe shall gladly correct it, stating them fore us bears date Oct. 2d, 1847, being Vol. can colors. And would sail to the
United
as we do, from memory.
I, No. 1. The New Era appears to havesI btates about July 20th.
Our neighbor the "News" appears some talent enlisted in its editorial depart- The two steamers, Monarch and Neptune,
as part of the Flores exunder the auspices of a new editor, J. G. ment, and the general character of the paper that were engaged
pedition, were sold a few days ago at
Munn, Esq. May the progress and termina- is
highly creditable to the enterprising pub- £25,000. The French Government are retion of his editorial career be as auspicious
lisher.
It is, we believe the first English ported to h& the purchasers.
as its commencement.
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An account has lately been published of The first steamer of the French line had men on Mexican soil and twenty thousand
an improved application of steam in the pro- arrived at New York and sailed again; hav- on their way.
pulsion of vessels. The invention belongs; ing given the highest measure of satisfac- There seems to be at present no hope
whatever, of peace, and Gen. Scott's orders
to an Englishman named Parkhurst. It re- tion.
lates to the engine and construction of padCanada.—Both Houses of the Canadian are to take every principal city in Mexico.
dle wheels. So great is the additional speed> Parliament have addressed the Q,ueen, pray- Gen Cushing has arrived at Mexico (7 Dec.)
that it is thought the trans-atlantic voyage) ing her to consent to the abrogation of the with three thousand men. Gen. Patterson
will be made in six days. This is one half navigation laws in respect to the navigation of (9th Dec.) with 8,000.
the time of a late trip from England in twelve the St. Lawrence; that it may be thrown
We have heard it reported, but upon what
days, which was thought worthy of note at open to the commerce of the world.
the time. In addition to the increased speed; Oregon.—The Oregonians are determined authority we know not, that Mexican comto proceed to
the amount of space required for the engine to make the
world believe that the mouth of missioners had been chosen
will be greatly lessened.
sue
for peace.
the Columbia is not the worst mouth" that Washington and
Scotland.—From the following paraPeru.—The
of the New Era
publication
ever was, but that those persons possess far
graphs, cut from the Neighbor, we regret to
must be viewed as a remarkable event in
worse mouths who so belie their Queen
learn the death of Dr. Chalmers.
Lima.
This paper complains of a want of
River.
Political conventions are as much
Dr. Chalmers too has fallen in his place,
activity
in the National Congress. The inleaving a character fragrant with combined the order of the day as ever they were the fluence of foreigners is rapidly increasing.
excellence ability and love.
east side of the Rocky Mountains. The
Measures are being taken at Edinburgh, better informed and well-disposed portion of The political state of the country is more
settled than formerly.
for the erection of a statue of the late Dr.
Chalmers, which is to be placed within the the community are making a strong effort to Chile.—On the Bth of October, an alarm
advance the Temperance Reform. Success
new college.
ing earthquake occured at 11a. m. Its duDr. Andrew Combe of Edinburgh, died to their every effort in this good work.
The vibrations of
ration
was 45 seconds.
August 9th, in his 49th year.
California.—The reports are so contra- of the tower of the Customhouse were perIreland.—The latest accounts from Ire- dictory from this quarter that we are in doubt
shock,
land are far more favorable. It is confident- what impression it would be right to give ceived with fearful distinctness." The
the
was also felt at Illapel
says
Neighbor,
ly believed the period of greatest distress forth respecting the political state of the
and Coquimbo. In the capital, Santiago,
has long since passed.
country. Business appears to be overdone. the shock was more powerful than at ValThe Continent.—The Austrian govern- There is but little money in the country,
paraiso.
ment, meaning Prince Meternich, is doing above
ground, but that there is a plenty of " What the immediate agency of such inwhat it can to hinder the reforms of the Papal
States. But the Pope gives signs that he gold, silver, and quick-silver below the sur- conceivable power may be, is difficult to diswill not endure it, at all events not willingly. surface, is quite certain, if the least cre- cover. Here a whole region of country, of
He has called a provincial Congress, and
dence is to be given to reports respecting ten thousand square miles, is made to quiver
has begun the formation of a National guard.
rich
mines. The most interesting item of like the leaf of a tree; and that on an inFerrara is said to be already occupied by
Austrian troops. Metternichs policy is to news that we notice is to be found in the stant. For the time so far as it can be askeep matters quiet while he lives. He would "Star," Dec. 4. "The new school house certained was almost simultaneous in places
leave changes for the care of those who is at
length completed," but "a competent a hundred miles distant."
come after him.
teacher is yet to be secured."
English
China.—By the 'Starling" intelligence
Belgium.—Reports, the New Era, a large
the arrival of the Argo," has been received from China to the last of
Mexico.—By
three-masted vessel is about to sail for South
has been received. The October. The Polynesian reports the death
Australia, and carries a printing press for a late intelligence
extract
from
a letter addressed to of the U. S. Minister Plenipotentiary, the
following
German newspaper, which is to be founded
and
editor,
the
date Mazatlan, Jan- Hon. A. H. Everett.
bearing
at Adelaide by the German colonists.
5,
furnish
a
good summary of A missionary of the Presbyterian Board of
will
uary
Spain.— A spirited pamphlet has been
news:—
missions thus writes us under date of Sept. 4.
published in Madrid, strongly favoring the
of the United " Our Board has three missions in China;
possession
in
This
is
place
project of Cuba, either declaring itself an
States forces under Com. Shubrick, and is at Canton, Amoy and Ningpo, in all ten
independent nation or a portion of the Great
garrisoned by 500 men, and the Indepen- ministers, one physcian and one printer.
North American Republic. Cuba is about
dence and Congress frigates, with the Lex- Many missionaries have arrived from Eng700 miles long and 80 broad, contains a popington store ship, are here also. The Dale land and America this summer. Baptists,
ulation of 1,100,000. Its exports to the
sloop-of-war is at Guymas, which place is Seventh-day Baptists, Methodists, EpiscoU. States in ten years have amounted to
also taken. The Ohio 74, and two sloops- palians, Independents, Congregationalisms
$200,000,000, while its imports were only of-war expected daily from the United States, and
Presbyterians are all here. There are
$50,000,000 from that country.
when it is supposed that Com. Jones, (who now about sixty ministers in the field, three
United States.—ln the month of June, supercedes Com. Shubrick,) will take San
fourths of whom have come within the last
the first American ocean steam vessel cross- Bias and Acapulco.
There are twenty-five chapels
inhabitants of this place are now four years.
" The
ed the Atlantic. Her engines possess, it is about
six thousand out of ten, its usual num- at which about fifty weekly services are
said, 2,000 horse-power. Capt. Hewitt was ber, and the whole surrounding country is held, with audiences varying from 30 to 300.
her comander, a graduate of West Point. in possession of the enemy.
are 140 boys m boarding schools and
small detach- There
In her passage she was outsailed two days "The Commodore sends
57
girls.
A delegatiaa of five, viz: Rev.
to
roads
ments out occasionally
keep the
by the Cunard steamer Britannia.
clear, that the people may come in, and Drs. Boone, Bridgman and Medherst, and
We do not learn much intelligence of a these detachments have had several sharp Messrs. Lawrie and Stronach hare met in
public nature has been received by the late engagements with the enemy.
Shanghai to revise the New Testeament. It
arrivals. From the last Polynesian we learn "They have generally been night affairs, will occupy them six months."
and numbers have been killed on the Mexithat Col. Fremont was on his trial for mu- can side, and one or two on the American
Capt Duprerie was last week fined $500
tiny and disobedience of orders, and that side. The city ofMexico is in of possession by Justice Hopkins for a breach of the law rewas acting as
Gen. Scott, and these is now thirty thousand specting the retail ofardent spirits.
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Society Islands.
COMMERCIAL STATISTICS.
Recent intelligence from this quarter is We are indebted to William Patt, Esq., Collector General of Customs, for the following
the BBors acceptable from the circumstance Commercial Statistics for the year ending December SI, 1847.
that far several weeks there has been no arrival, aad moreover a new Governor, M.
of Import; Exports, Duties, Ire, at the Port
of Honolulu, Oahu, H. I., for the year
Lavaud baa succeeded Rear Admiral Bruat.
ending December Sl*t, 1847.
"The latter," says the Samoan Reporter,
Return
Nell con/alue eaif Invoice
Nett dutlea.
Or. dalles.
Description of Goods.
sumption
ported.
diitlea
"on leaving for France took with him one
value.
612,153
with
531
661
22 31,071 79
1,646
Tahitian chief, (Taariirii,) together
Goods paving 5 nr it. duties, 653,319 75 32,718 451 41,166
15,449 29
21,925 65 68,793 80 14,041 54 53,344 511 7,884
seven youths, te be educated in France, but Spirit*, Wines, etc.,
whose parents stipulated, should be educated Goods imported by Missions,
24,552 90
Consuls, etc., free of doty, 24,553 90
by a Protestant." The new Governor has Goods
free
unby
s.
w.
imp.
entered upon his office, and from all we can
10,340 22
10,340 22
provision,
learn, is determined to pursue a very differ- der the #200
ent line of policy from that of his predeces#710,138 52 101,512 25 55,208 07 54,991 17 654,930 45 46,531 08
sor. The favorers, abettors, and lovers of Spirits, wines, &c., bonded,
vice, immorality and intemperance, do not which will probably be ex1,000 00 2,000 00 1,000 001 2,000 00
find the new Governor ready to sanction, ported, estimated at
their
wicked
or
privately,
practices.
publicly
#710,138 52 101,512 25 56,208 07 56,991 17 1653,980 45 44,521 08
There is of course a great "noise" and a
ExrosTS—1847.
multitude of complaints about Gov. Lavaud's
Imports—1847.
proceedings. He has issued an order entire- Imports as per table, say #710,138 52, imported Native produce in merch vessels. Quantities. Value.
594,816 $29,740 80
Sugar, (lbs.)
ly prohibiting intoxicating liquors, and more17,928 4,482 00
from thefollowing countries:
(galls.)
Molasses,
over native dances" are neither allowed
$275,076 00
"
States,
15,549 15,549 00
United
Salt,
(bbis.)
or
elsewhere.
on the "government premises"
06
26,243 3,986 45
Coffee,
(lbs.)
159.211
England,
The following extract, from a letter dated Soc.
17,236
1,034 16
Tallow,
98,755 55
""
Islands, Dec. 20,1847, will be read by all: China,
578 08
14,327
Pulu,
84
&V
256 44
6,411
''You will probably hear many complaints Oregon,
Arrow-root, (lbs.)
53,154 42
3,452 6,904
Hides,
about Gov. Lavaud. The more he is comValparaiso,
20,360 4,072
18,662 81
Goat Skins,
plained of think the better of him. His ap- California,
500
Mustard Seed,
8,954 03
pointment to this station is highly creditable Manila,
50 40
1,680
Horns,
to his sovereign, and his humane and hon54
8,623
Tahiti,
1,150
69
(feet,)
Lumber,
Koa
tend
to
off
stains
the
wipe
orable policy will
300
75
4,952 00
Sitka,
Coral Stone,
which French honor has sustained in this Bremen,
545
1,090
99
Potatoes, (bbis.)
1.680
690
86 25
part of the world. Gov. Lavaud has come Mexico,
Brooms,
593 0°
Sally out as the friend of the native popula- France,
b9b 31
68,418 58
tion. He does his utmost to prevent intem28° 00 Foreign goods claiming drawback,
55,208 07
Sydney,
and
to
to
perance,
discourage immorality,
claiming
00
not
exported
46
Foreign
goods
America,
Central
countenance educution. Spirits are entirely
230,846 17
drawback—by estimate,
prohibited from the island, not even wine is Oil, bone, be., landed from wh.
Supplies
themof
Philip
allowed. Native dances which, in
ships, and wreck
50,4
72 merchant vessels a $700,
24,778 76
12,0
selves, are only hideous gestures and grim4 men-of-war, a 3000,
Tabb,
78,8
123 whalers, (inside,) a $600,
aces, but which always end in crime, are
4,4
do. (outside,) a $100,
44
prohibited, and a proclamation issued a few
#710,138 52
days ago describes them as ruinous to the Gross receipts at Custom-Houses of Honolulu,
$495,072 82
morality of the country, and urges parents Oahu; Lahaina, Maui; Hilo and KealakeaI.,
the year
H.
Honolulu,
Oahu,
at
for
Imports
to keep their children from such scenes and
ending December 31, 1847:
send them to school. I mention these things kua, Hawaii, and Hanalei, Kauai, for the
Lumber, 1,230,069feet; Shingles, 870,000
to show that the complaints of grumblers are year ending December 31, 1847:—
HONOLULU.
Flour—Valparaiso, 1719 bbis.; Columbia Rivagainst a system which will not countenance
11J
"
—
the conduct of their more private hours.— Import duties,
#44,521 08
er, 1668; United States, 588; California, 67.—
One great cause of complaint among mer- Transit duties,
184 93
Total, amount of flour, 4050 barrels.
chants, is the state of the finance; but Gov. Harbor dues,
4,095 24
Imports at Lahaina, Maui, for the year ending
Lavaud entered office with an empty ex- Shipping Natives, etc.,
December SI, 1847:
876 25
chequer, Bruat having expended all the
$11,195 80
50
Goods paying 5 per cent, duties,
1.119
Stamps,
grant for 1847before 1846 had expired. One
135
40
under
the
by
Goods,
free,
whalers
point alone remains to secure to Governor Fines and forfeitures,
532 36
16,815 87
$200 provision,
Lavaud the entire confidence and esteem of Interest,
586 76
all whose good opinion is worth possessing, Storage,
$28,011 67
$52,051 52
that is to place Pomare in reality, as well as
Total for Lahaina and Honolulu, $738,150 19
in name, at the head of native affairs. That
LAHAINA.
Tonnage at Honolulu during the year ending
alone remains to place French power here Import duties,
559 79
December Si, 1847:
on a solid and lasting basis, the good will Transit duties,
20 23
16,185 tons.
Merchantmen,
72
and confidence of the community.
1,270
37,011 "
123 Whalers,
Anchorage dues,
Governor Lavaud can discriminate be- Light dues,
230
tween the real friends of Pomare and her
Total,
53,196
442
dues,
Canal
country, aad the sychophant partisans ever
dues
at
Honolulu
the
during
year endHarbor
seamen,
health
ready te "wheel-about" with every wind Discharging
December
1847:
ing
31,
1,282 25
that blows, as they can best secure place certificates, &c.,
Whalemen for the first 6 months of 1847, before
149 00
and power to themselves. The British offi- Pilotage,
the passing of law abolishing tonnage dues—
»46 00
cers on the station, from their gallant admi- Stamps,
34 vessels,
$761 46
27
#4,899
ral downwards, speak in the highest terms
Second 6 months, since passing of law,
of the honorable intentions of Gov. Lavaud,
318 48
83 vessels,
HILO, BEALAXEABUA AND HAHALII.
and the fears and anxieties of the English Stamps,
83 00
Total harbor dues merchantmen for
3,015 SO
1847—71 vessels,
missionaries have bee.n much relieved since Deserters, fcc.,
95 00
his entrance upon office at Tahiti. I need
#178 00
#4,095 24
Total,
not add that he stands high in the esteem of
Since the passing of the new law, 3 whalers
the more honorable portion of his own coun«^
_,_ ?* 7 .128 79 only have landed over #200 in value. SsBBTal
Total,
trymea. Houeety ia the beat policy."'
"
'
*
,
�THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1848.
Receipts, 4>e., at the Custom-House, Port of Honolulu,
of Imports, Exports,
Oahu, H. 1., for the years 1843-4-5-6-7.
Statement
Island
15
of
aConversAitSfghoaeler1Y0 ears.
brief account of Mr. Luke
following
The
Return i Nett con- Nt. dalles.
mm Short, who died in Middleborough, (Mass.,)
receipts
dutlea. | aumpllon
"J^1 Hsr. does. few
1843.323,38338 6,70184 66,618 17 1,670 41156,565 21 5,270 74 239 311 2.958 33! 8,468 33 about seventy years since, at the advanced
1844. 350,357 12 10,326 13 60,054 06 1,501 34 289,969 77 8,970 13 411 60 4,881 S3 14,263 56 age of 116 years, and who was converted
1845. 546,94172 21,563 94 67,010 93 3,098 82471,319 7819,465 12 734 01 4,890 83 25,189 96 when an 100 years old, is from the American
1846. 598,382 24 53,447 78 62,825 74 21,667 02 536,056 50 31,780 76 30 56 4,705 33l 36,506 64 Baptist Magazine for February.
1847. |710,138 53 101,512 25 55,208 07156,981 17653,930 45 44,521 08 184 93J 4,095 24l 48,801 25
Mr. Luke Short was born in Dartmouth,
of Devon, (Eng.,) where he lived till
Arrivals and Departures of Merchant Vessels at the Port of Honolulu During the Year 1847.! county
he was about fifteen years of age. He recollected to have seen Oliver Cromwell, wit'lllll.
Entered.
Nation. Claaa.
Veaaela Names.
Mastera
Prom.
Cleared. Where For.
nessed some of bis most memorable achieve1S3 Newburyport,
Jan. 4 Columbia Riv.
Kilhorn,
Oct. II American Brig Henry,
ments, and was present at the beheading of
23 American Ship General Harrison, Kennedy,
409 Boston,
9 Hongkong.
" 3 Hawaiian Bark Don Quixote,
" 19 Monterey.
260 Monterey,
Dec.
I.
Paty,
"" 9 San Francisco. Charles
96 Tahiti,
Sch. Currency Lass,
McLean,
" 109 French
Angulo,
Chilean
Sch. Beatrice,
100 Valparaiso,
Shortly after this time he became a sea14 Talcahunna.
"
"
Sch. Ancud,
39 Valparaiso,
Jan. 6 Chilean
Coastwise.
Solhaune,
man, sailed to America, and fixed upon Mar" 2310 San
201 San Diego,
" 9 Peruvian Bark Joven Guipuzcoaoa, Barker,
Jan.
Diego.
blehead
as the place ofhis residence. There
Bark Vancouver,
204 Vancouvers Island, Feb. 5 London.
Moll,
"" "" English
he married, and was blessed with a family of
Brig Tepic,
175 Liverpool,
Feb. 8 Mazatlan.
Walker,
English
English
Bark Columbia
300 Columbia River,
Jan. 27 ColumbiaRiv. children.
Duncan,
" 20
123 Tahiti,
Brig Edward Marie,
French
Mar I Tahiti.
Caranave,
" 23
31 Russian
300
Mar. 2 Sitka.
From Marblehead Mr. Short sailed reguAlexander,
Klinkofistron,
Sitka,
" 10 American Bark
Millington, 499 New York,
Feb.
Ship Xylon.
Feb.23 San Francisco. larly in the merchant service, until, being
American Sch. Gen Kearney,
81 Coastwise,
Menzies,
Mar. 10 San Francisco.
" 231 Hawaiian
advanced in life, some change of employMar.
Sch. Com. Shuhnck,
Von Pfister,
79 Coaatwise,
"It
do
Currency
French
Sch.
96
Lass,
McLean,
California,
4
12
do
ment became necessary. He then removed
"
"" 117 Hawaiian Sch.
119 Coaatwise,
Tahiti.
Swallow,
Solhaune,
" 27
from that place and settled in Middleborough,
American Sch. Senta Crux,
65 California,
16 California.
Lowe,
Ap.
"" 15 American Brig Francisca,
186 California,
May 15 San Francisco. Plymouth county, Massachusetts. Here he
Lemoine,
Sch. Mary Ann,
38 Tahiti,
Tibbey,
Ap. I Coastwise.
resided until the day of his death.
" 16" English
146 Liverpool,
Thomas,
2 Manila.
Brig Laura Ann,
" 23 English
"
When a 100 years old, his strength was
Brig Argo,
Chilean
97 Mazatlan,
Jurnvich,
Mar.29
China.
Hawaiian Bark Don Quixote,
Paty,
260 Monterey,
Mar.27 Manila.
to enable him to work on his farm,
sufficient
"" 24 English
62 Tahiti,
Sch. Mary Ann,
Moore,
Ap. 20 California.
"
and
his
mental
faculties were but little im" 1510 English
291 Liverpool,
Brig Textan,
An. 26 Mazatlan,
Alleyne,
Apr.
Brig Mary Dare,
148 London,
May 1 Columbia Riv. paired. At this advanced age, he was sitCooper,
" 18 English
133 California,
Hawaiian Brig Euphemia,
Jun. 2 California.
Rossum,
ting one day in his field, and calling to mind
" 28 French
Sch. Providence,
66 Tahiti,
Sejat,
May 7 San Francisco. some of the most remarkable events of his
"
May 3 American Ship Montreal,
642 Boston,
Doane,
May 25 Hongkong.
Bark Columbia,
300 California,
Duncan,
May 22 Fort Vancouver. life, particularly of his youth. His memory
"" 14"5 English
English
May 19 Tahiti.
Sch. Mary,
87 China,
Suwerkrop,
fastened especially upon the following fact.
272 Colombia River,
Bark Toulon,
May 29 Colnmbia Riv.
Cro*hy,
" 20 American
When quite a boy, he had heard the venera499
Ship Xylon,
Millington,
May 25 Manila.
California,
" 21 American
446 California,
Ship Mount Vernon,
Given,
Jun. 1 Columbia Riv. ble John Havel, whose praise has long been
" 22 American
153 Columbia River,
Bray,
American Brig Henry,
Jun. 1 Columbia Riv. in the churches,
"" 24 English
preach from the words,
Brig Sarah Ann,
184 China,
Dunnett,
Jun. G Tahiti.
Dring,
June
3 English
Bark Janet,
333 Tahiti,
Jan. 11 Columbia Riv. " If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ,
American Sch. Gen. Kearney,
Jun. 17 California.
Menzies,
71 California,
let him be anathema maranatha." He rec"" "6 French
Sch. Currency Lass,
Mc Lean,
95 California,
Jun. 23 Tahiti.
ollected a considerable part of the discourse,
42 Coastwise,
Treadway,
Hawaiian Sch. Kekauonohi,
Jun. 5 Pell's Island.
" 2219" English
American Brig Eveline,
196 Newburyport,
Goodwin,
July
July 30 San Francisco. which was exceedingly pungent and solemn,
311 Mazatlan,
Elena,
Thornton,
Aug. 3 Mazatlan.
particularly the explanation of the words
" 23 Hawaiian Bark
Sch. S. S.
87 Tahiti,
Moran,
Aug.27 Tahiti.
"" '2926 Hawaiian Sch.
Com. Shubrick,
Von Pfister,
63 California,
Aug 21 San Francisco. anathema maranatha, " cursed with a curse,
Crosby,
American Bark Toulon,
272 Columbia River, Aug. 9 Colnmbia Riv. cursed of God with a bitter and grievous
"
300 Columbia
Bark Columbia,
Columbia
Duncan,
*^H~1~]
.
Aug. 2 English
" 9 Hawaiian Bark Don Quixote,
". Chilean Brig Argo,
12 Chilean Sch. Canpolican,
" 13
Sch. Providence,
"" 16 French
American Ship Brutus,
Dare,
English
Brig
" " Chilean Brig Mary
Gen. Rivera,
"
"
6
American Ship Mount Vernon,
Sept.
American Sch. Indiana,
"
"
" 24"1
Oct.
"" 13II
" 18
" 20"
" 21
" 28
" 3
Nov.
"""
4
5
22
23
26
Dec. 1
6
16
31
31
""
"
1
"
"
American Bark Georgian,
French
Sch. Currency Lass,
American Sch. Hiram,
English
Brig
Tagus,
American Ship Minstrel,
American Bark Angola,
American Ship Medora,
English Brig Laura Ann,
Hawaiian Sch. S. S.
Chilean Bark Natalia,
Russian
Bark Sitka,
Chilean
Ship Maria Helena,
American Sch. Julia,
English
Brig Mary Dare,
Bark Cowlitx,
English
Hawaiian Sch. Mary Ann,
English Bark Colombia,
American Bark Toulon,
Chilean
Brig Troubadour,
Peruvian Brig Enriqueia,
Lindsey,
Jurnvich,
Solhaune.
Mitchell,
Adams,
Cooper,
Bellanger,
Given,
Crosby,
Kelly,
Mc Lean,
Fisher,
Gibson,
Doane,
.
260
97
72
66
River,
Hongkong,
Hongkong,
Valparaiso,
Monterey,
470 Columbia River,
148 Columbia Uiver,
118 Valparaiso,
446 San Francisco,
87
297
95
60
207
433
Varney,
273
314
Shoof,
Thomas,
146
87
Molteno,
299
Luco,
460
Conrade,
414
Curphey,
133
Moran,
Scarborough, 148
322
Weynton,
62
Russom,
Acajulla,
California,
Tahiti,
Lahaina,
Liverpool,
Boston,
Salem,
Boston,
San Pedro,
Tahiti,
Aug.14
Sep. 4
Sep. 10
Sep. 29
Aug.20
Nov. 3
Aug.21
Sep. 8
Sep. 22
Sep. 9
Nov. 3
Oct. 26
Oct. 16
Nov. 17
curse."
Connected with the delivery of the sermon
Valparaiso.
San Francisco. was one event which made a deep impresNew Yt>rk.
sion on the minds of the audience, and which
Fort Victoria.
was
now called to recollection by Mr. Short.
Valparaiso.
When Mr. Flavel arose to pronounce the
Manila.
Hongkong.
benediction, he paused, and said, "How
Tahiti.
San Francisco. shall 1 bless the whole assembly, when eveTahiti.
ry person in it who loveth not theLord Jesus
Liverpool.
Christ, is anathema maranatha?" A baronet
Nov.24 Hongkong.
who happed to be present, fell to the floor,
Nov. 2 California.
Nov, 6 Manila.
overwhelmed with the solemn conviction
Nov 16 California.
which this question carried home to his boNov. 9 Coastwise.
Dec. 4
Not.17
Monterey,
Dec. 17
San Francisco.
Nov. 30
Vancouvers Island, Dec. 15
Fort Vancouver,
Jan. 8
San Francisco.
Dec 10
Vancouvers Island,
30
Columbia River,
Jan. 7
Mazatlan,
Jan. 3
In port
Valparaiso,
Valparaiso,
Riv.
Tahiti.
W.coast Mexico.
Sitka,
som.
The recollection of this sermon and of the
circumstances attending it, were the means
Hongkong.
Fort Victoria,
used by the Spirit of God to awaken Mr.
Fort Vancouver.
Short's attention to the subject of religion at
Coastwise.
California.
St. Petersburg.
New Bedford.
this advanced age. He obtained mercy
through the merits of a crucified Saviour,
joined the Ist Congregational Church in
Haakin,
200
Jan. 8, 1848.
scad to the day of his death,
=
\■ Arrivals and Departures of Vessels of War at the Port of Honolulu During the Year 1847.
JMiddleborough,
which took place in his 116th year, gave
pleasing evidence of piety. God, who in
.rriv«d. Nation.
Vessel'sName.
Commander.
Where from.
answer to prayer, added fifteen years to the
Where for.
of Hezekiah, added 16 years to that of
life
23
Leborgne,
'an.
French
La Sarcelle,
Mazatlaa,
July 11 Tahiti.
this
venerable man, after he had been
of
27 English
Bay,
Halter's
Modest*,
Boillie,
July S England.
" 2 American
lag.
Dupont,
Cyane,
Mazatlan,
born when he waa old.
Sept. 6 California.
■ 16
Juno,
English
Duncan,
300
_.
Crosby,
Albrei,
272
140
'
Blake,
"
London.
——
Callao,
Hongkong.
Hongkong.
Nov. 6 Valparaiso.
In the above List of Merchant Vessels are some that arrived previous to January
1846, but sailed
Those who respect themselves will
tfler thai date. Some of them bare made two or three trip* during the year, and their name*Ist,
consequentlyoccur
of
•everal time* in the List. The whole number of arrivals and departures of merchant vessel* during the year is 76 be honorable; but he who thinks lightly
' himself will be held cheap by the world.
[Polynesian.
II
,£.
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1
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�THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1848.
16
Donations for the Chapel.
A Friend D. 8. N. and member
$2.1 00 M. H. Tslhol Esq, $6 (Ml
Am 8 P. Society,
6 50 Levi Chnmbejlain,
10 00
Am whaleahip Cerea,
your
riven
heart,
is
II. lii.ii.mil,
6 00 A. 8. Cooke,
Again pierced
10 (XI
Again descends the fatal dart;
8 N. Caaile
10 00 E. O. Halland family, § 00
Itev M Baldwin,
10 00 J C Burrows mariner, 1 00
Nor love nor skill may ward its aim,
Three Prienda,
40 00 A family donation from
Your senile nursling, death doth claim.
MrTibbev,
Eliia Adams.
5 00
Bat wherefore might he not remain
10 00 E 8 T,
E Harding,
31
Your sorrowing spirit to sustain 7
DBNye.lr,
3 00 E M T,
37
why to you is life'sbrief cup
Henry C Johnson,
!IO WAT,
1 00
With bitter dregs so oft filled up 7
John II.-im.ii,
43
1 00 C N T,
Men Tripp,
il
1 00 J 8,
crutte.
J M Meura
68
IN lit
80 asks my sympathizing heart.
whaleahlp
Josephine,
Hedges,
Sag
Tlnrbor.
Manila.
F
2
Furgerann,
for
00
Am
has
felt
the
smart.
Which oft, like yours
New Bedford, cruiae. Joseph (iracla,
Total,
Am whaleship Elian
1 00
$t< 41
And lo I to me in calm reply,
H—Am merchant bark TiWlon, Urvw, for Hongkong.
Juan811*0,
Rosis Hood,
1 00
A still smsll voice" comes passing by,
Hawaiian schooner S. 8., Molteuo, for Monterey and Central Robert William,
1 00 Win Pendleton,
$10 M
It is not fate" that deals the blow,
America.
Franciaco
00
3 00
Perrarra-,
1
N
11 llolbering,
Jan. 17—II. B. Co.'s (Eng) bark Cowlitz, Weynlon, forFort U Tbomaa.
And lays yonr cherished comforts low;
1 00 John Yergen,
1 00
I) A Cleavelsnd,
Vancouver.
2 Mi
1 00 R W Rait,
It is not chance" that stops the breath
3 00
100 Wm Smith,
.Jan 80 Fr. achooner Currency Lass, McLean, for Tahiti. Alexander I.nyres,
And seals the loving eye in death.
100 J P Wnlblhc,
JLAndamaJr,
4 00
Memoranda.
James T Maldea,
2 00 Jnae Omea,
1 w
Bat He who dwells in light above.
not
at
ValpaJanque
Gillespie,
The
bark
Don
had
arrived
Quixote,hence,
1 00
fl.r
Whose nature and whose name ia love,
Total
1 00
$31 00 Peter T King,
up
raiso
Nov.
20th.
to
man
had
done,
Who for the crimes that
B I', .iii.i,
1 no
French corvette Sarcelle waa at Valparaiso, to nail in a few
Spared not but gave his only son;
Jamea Coon,
1 00
1 00
And for the life so freely given.
Saratoha.
John Browu,
day* for thia place. The French corvette Galathea was laying
Capl. Smith,
$10 00 Johnalhan Crandsll, 4 On
Are now endowed as heirs ol Heaven.
at the Marquesas Islands, and may be expected here shortly.
(HI
George
Simma,
2
sinners
claimed
Myriads of pardoned
Disaster—The Brig Francises, ('apt McClurg, belonging to
1) E Cheaebro,
4 00
for Christ, with him in bliss to reign.
Nathan Branaon,
1 00
Messrs. McClurg A- Co., went sshore at Santa Barbara in Nov.,
D B Robinaon,
1 00
and wm totally lost. Her cargo, consisting of bides, tallow,
So one by one they pass awsy,
Mother and babes to realms of day.
and aguadente, was ssveJ. The Francises cost 98,000, snd
$41 00
Total,
And 'though your home they cheer no more,
was repaired st this port a few months since st an expense of
They are not lost, but gone before."
Notice to Seamen and
seamen,*
several thoussnd mors.
For He, whoss death veiled earth in night,
I r AC Monterey, Dec. 6th, the U. S. S. Warren and Lexing- chapel will lie open every Sabbath for religious services,
Brought immortality to light.
ton, ship Barnstable, bark Anita, brigs Elizabeth and Henry at 11 o'clock a. m., and 7 1-2 o'clock p. m. Seats fres
When his ascending form declared
and schooner William. The brig Henry bound to Columbia above and below.
The home he had for saints prepared.
River and the brig Elizabeth said to be bound for this place.
Every Thursday evening at 7 1-2 o'clock religious
When the long promised day shall come,
Stores!)ip Charles, which left Norfolk July Ist, not arrived.
God's ransomed children gathered homeThe Angola, hence, had not arrived on the Coast when the services will be held at the vestry room.
No more to drink the bitter cup
Every Friday evening, at 7 1-2 o'clock, theOahu TemCurrency Lass left.
His chosen jewels sll made up
perance Society holds a weekly meeting at the vestry
The CaliforniaStar" saya i
The crowns sll castat Jesus' feet—
II Benson A Co., of New York, have fitted out the ship Vir- room.
His royal diadem complete—
ginia, Chase, for'California, Sandwich Islands and Oregon.'
Heaven's halo bright reflected round—
During the hours between 2 and 4 o'clock, each day,
Sixty days fromher departure, ahe Is to be followedby another
There shall your treasured gems be found.
vessel."
and particularly upon the Sabbath, the Chaplain will be
Honolulu, January 93d, 1848.
San Francisco.—Am. bark Whiton, Gelston, sailed Dec. most happy to receive visits from his sea-faring friends
Bth, for New York, via St. Josephs, Mazatlan and South Am. and acquaintance.
DIED.
ports. Am, bark Tasso, Libby, sailed for San Pedro Dec. 12th.
Notice.—The repairs on the seamen's chapel having
At Mule Greenwich llospiul, Jan. 26th, John Knights, an Chilean ship Confederacion, Jones, sailed for Valparaiso,
Encltshnosn, a native of Oreeawlch, England*
been completed, at the suggestion of some friends of the
la Honolulu, Dec. 16th, 1847, David Lyons, aged SO years. Dec. 9th. Hawaiian brig Eupheiuia, Vioget, waa to sail abou;
Hahsd bean a resident onlhe Islands mora than 40 years.
Dec. 20, for Callao vialaeward ports. The brig Henry, Kll- chaplaincy, the subscriber respectfully invites all foreign
In Honolulu January, Mr. Lewis, an Englishman, he came born, had not returned to Columbia River as previously an- residents interested in sustaining the measures of the
here a seamen on board American whale ship Oolconda, Irom
Sydney. Ha was a musician by profession, and had been at* nounced, but was engaged in the lumber business between American Seamen's Friend Society for maintaining pubinched to on* of H. B. M.'s Regiments In N. 8 Wales.
Sants Crux and San Francisco.
worship in said chapel, to assemble this evening at the
In Ksilua, Hswail, January 4, Charles Thurston, Infant son
Montkrev.—The Laura Ann left at Monterey Jan. 4th, U. vestry room, at 7 1-2 o'clock.
of Dr. S. L. Andrews, aged 1 yearand 7 months.
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A. Brinsmsde, supercargo.
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hence
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of
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study
At
Janion
Monterey,
daya
C.
a
few
for
thia
port.
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Messrs. R.
in
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Prench, German, Spanish, Swedish, Portugusc
Par ship Saratoga, fromKealakeaku* Bay, Mrs. Smith.
$400. She wss sfterwsrds got off, sud would be repaired. English,
Dutch
and
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hsd
Captain Fisher
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cargo,
from
San
had
Francisco,
PORT OF HONOLULU.
Gelston,
brig
American
Eveline,
and waa chartered by government.
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hence, via Pan Francisco, hsd arrived and sailed Jan. sth, for
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A Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance
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£7* The U. S. Ships Dale and Southampton were st Guy- Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence.
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mas, the Cyane at La Paz and the Portsmouth at San Joae.
vjs Mar,uesaa Islands.
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FTHE RIEND.
HONOLULU, MARCH 1, 1848.
Vol. 0.1
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and had died. He, however, recovered and can,) service, notorious for being a great
with a number of his followers went to Guya- Tartar.
On the 25th said schooner anchored at
quil, where they shipped on board of a vesFor the Friend.
sel as sailors, and when they got at sea rose Port Apra, and on Captain Smith's coming
A Narrative of Capt. Roberton, one night and took the vessel, (schooner I to town I was sent for to interpret between
the Treasure Hider.
believe,) and set the captain on shore, and him and the governor. His story was as folthen commenced the cruise that he was on lows: He was a half-pay lieutenant in the
BY BLUE WATER.
As it is not generally known that a load of when he took Roberton off the Island. He British service, or rather navy; had emitreasure lies buried on some of the Ladronei became so daring that Commodore Stewart grated to Vandieman's Land; had got into
him, but did not succeed. At difficulties with the governor, had a brig
Islands, I send you the following narrative: tried to capture out
a small vessel purposely seized of which a son of his was captain;
Quoting from memory, I may be mistakeni length he fitted
for
on
board of which Rob- he bought this schooner, the Caledonia, and
him,
all
the
■to
cruise
printhe
but
some
of
particulars,
in
He
cruised off the port for some time employed her in the coasting
erton
volunteered.
are,
no
doubt,
cipal events here narrated,
true, as I had them from a particular friend[ that he must of necessity enter, until their trade; that about the middle of January last
to him and
of the pricipal actor, who was a warrant offi- provisions were expened, and they had to a person named Roberton came
sounded
about
his
schooner
him
three
after
the
went
freighting
days
leave;
but
pirate
cer on board the U. S. Ship Franklin, and 1
the
also attached to a smaller vessel that Com- .in and divided his booty, and was no more to take a load of money off of one of
Marianna
to
be
to
conveyed
Islands,
heard
of
far
as
ever
China
I
of
the
so
learned.
pursuit
modore Stewart dispatched in
said pirate or privateer here described.— Our hero, Roberton, at length obtained or Batavia; that after a good deal of converWhile the U. S. Ship Franklin was on theithe command of a brig loaded with treasure. sation with Roberton, and having been shown
him the Island on the same chart he had
coast of Peru and Chile, there was a vesselIThis vessel he did not navigate agreeable to by
but disposed of or con- with him when he ranaway with a brig enmanned by seamen of many differentnations, the owner's intention,
he
and said toyhave had a commission from OldI cealed the treasure at the Ladrone Islands, trusted to his charge by aLord Cochran,
corvette
at
visits
at
Guam
have
made
en(Roberton)
commanding
patriot
I
my
During
Spain to capture all Patriot vessels, but, ini
fact, paying little attention to what flag they quiries respecting Roberton, and from Mr. the time, finally closed with his proposition,
sailed under provided they contained any 1 John Anderson, the well known old Scotch and a contract was drawn up between them
was here produced,) that for
thing the captain of the said vessel wanted. pilot, I obtained the following narrative of (the paper
the Caledonia should proceed to the
£14,000
Roberton,
the
facts:
pa(in
a
length
Captain
At
Islands, and there take in all the
triot service but an Englishman by birth,)i As near as he could ascertain, Roberton Mariannathat
Roberton might put on board,
was sent out after him, and as Captain Rob- when he left the coast went direct to the La- treasure
he
to
be
to where he (Roberton)
to
what
Island
could
particular
conveyed
drones,
of
the
from
province
said
the
governor
i
erton
Havwhich he sailed told him if he captured thei not tell, but supposed to be Pagan, where, thought best, either China or Batavia. out
for
fitted
privateer or pirate, not to bring them in to after making arrangements with his crew as ing procured a new boat, and
encumber the prisons, but dispose of themito their share of the treasure, which they the cruise, they sailed for Hobart Town, fell
at sea. He fell in with, and captured theikept back, he put a crew of half Spanish in with the bark Giffin, procured water from
at the Island
vessel, but the captain and a number of hisi and half Indians into the boat and went on her, and about the 20th arrived
went
After
a
suitable
of
where
on shore to
to
s
hore
with
them.
Roberton
selecting
Siapan,
got
Guyacrew got on shore, and finally
two
quil; following his instructions, what he took place, he dispatched, or went himself, on search for water; during his absencecame
he shot and threw overboard. After a while! board, and commenced carrying the treasure Americans, deserters from a whaler,
this Roberton being out of employment, went.on shore, taking care that there should be on board, and went directly on shore again
on some of the Islands of Chile to take seal, no communication between them on board after our boat; on their return with water,
from thence he dispatched a boat, with most; and those in the boat. When all was se- he (Roberton) told the Americans if they
ofhis men, to the coast after provisions, andI cured he went on board and dropped the would assist to get water, he would remuthe boat was never heard of afterwards, boat astern, without letting any of the crew nerate them; that the following morning they
while he remained on the Island alone, or'get out, and got the vessel under weigh; af- went with Roberton in the boat for water;
nearly so. At length a vessel hove in sight, ter towing the boat several days she was cast that while they were procuring the water
and a boat coming on shore Capt. Roberton off, and they, (the boat's crew,) in all prob- they were joined bytwotwo other Americans,
he had previously enwent down to her, and what was his surprise ability perished. He then went to Oahu, or companions of the
to see the captain of the pirate, who came i seme other place, sunk the brig, and with the gaged. After a little conversation Captain
forward and said you are the very man I crew went on shore, from whence he went to Smith took one of bis men to get some green
came for, I will show you how good it is to Sydney, and the particulars of his proceed- cocoa-nuts, and might have been absent
his return he
be shot and thrown out of the bow port. He ings when he returned after the treasure, about an hour and a half, onwater
all filled,
took him on board and treated him in a most; and his death, he, (John Anderson,) wrote found Roberton had got his
and
the
four
Americans
into
the boat
which
are
as
got
in
full,
an
out
follows:
engage- ■
brutal manner. At length, in
were about two and a half
ment, he lost the only navigator he had oni"On the sth of March, 1827, the Griffin, with them. They
when Roberton rose
board and he told Roberton if he would serve an English whaler, arrived in Port Apra, miles from the schooner,what
is that,' and he
him he would spare his life, but if he ever whose captain, (Gilson,) informed me that up in the boat saying
had cause to doubt him he would kill him in- ■he had fallen in with a small schooner, from (Smith) was instantly seized and boundcar-by
by a Cap- the five. They then pulled on shore,
stantly ; at last he put him on board of a Vandieman's Land, commanded
vessel as Prize Master, where he had a tain Smith, who gave out that he was after ried him out of the boat put him under a tree
away
chance to run down to the U. S. Ship Frank- turtle shell; they being short of water was and there left him. They then rowed
u
supplied by the Griffin, and having sent and he lost sight of them. He continued
lin, and give himself up.
7 o'clock
To return to the narrative of the pirate itheir boat, one of Captain Gilson's men re- there bound all night, and about of
Guam,
officer
came
a
a.
was
a
native
in
m.
by
her,
vessel
and
the
that
released
in
Roberton
cognized
when
took
his
captain,
crew he knew some ef them reached the person named Roberton, who formally had named Matemy, and one of the crew, whom
shore, but thought the captain was wounded commanded a vessel in the patriot, (or Chil- they had served in the same way, and who,
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on being found by Matemy, directed him to Roberton was a native of Liverpool or its
Fort Vancouver, 9th Dec, 1847.
where he (Smith) lay bound. They then vicinity. After his death, as above stated, S. N. Castle, Esq.,
proceeded on board, where they found an- I was employed as interpreter and translated Sir, —It is with feelings indescribably painother of the crew bound on deck, and who, all the papers found in his box, the contract ful that I hasten to communicate to you, for
on being set free, told him that Roberton had made with Captain Smith, and also have the information of the Board of Missions, income on board with the Americans, bound seen the chart he used when he sailed in the telligence ofa disastrous event which lately ochim, and then proceeded to fit out their boat, brig from the coast of Peru laden with treas- curred at the missionary station of Waiilatpu.
ransacking the cabin, and taking provisions ure, which chart had his track from near Our estimable friend Dr. Whitman, his amiBtc, that they got away from the schooner Paita until within 30 or 40 miles of Pagan. able and accomplisced lady and nine other
about midnight. Finding this, he employed I have, therefore, had an opportunity o. men and youths in the mission employ, were
two more of the natives and went to Tiiniai, knowing something about his family and his murdered on the 'iUHi ult., by the Cayuse
where he was supplied with an Englishman, connexions. On the ship's arrival at Guam Indians, with circumstances of the most reand had thus come to Guam to acquaint the the governor put his captain under arrest, volting cruelty. The lives of the women and
governor what had befallen him. The gov- and sent him to Manila, where he was im- children, with the exception of the lamented
ernor at the time bad a ship belonging to prisoned four months, and declared incapa- lady already named, were spared. The mission being situated in the Cayuse country,
himself laying in Port Apra, she was imme- ble of commanding a ship for two years.
diately got ready, and Captain Smith em(Signed) JOHN ANDERSON. they had a peculiar interest in protecting it
from harm, in gratitude for past favors and
ployed a party of natives to look for Rob- Agania, April 2d, 1847.
for the blessings of religious instruction so
erton and his companions among the Islands
to the north, the governor giving written in- Horrible Massacre by the Indians assiduously dispensed to them and to their
families; yet those very people, the objects
at Columbia River.
structions to the Spanish captain, Pacheco, to
call off all the Islands, and see if Roberton By the English bark, Janet, Capt. Dring, of so much solicitude were alone concerned
in effecting the destruction of an establishcame on board, and if he made any overtures
Columbia River, we have received a file
about the money, and to give out he was from
ment founded solely for their benefit. The
bound to Canton. They got to the north as of the " Spectator,"giving an account of a Cayuse are the most treacherous and unfar as the Island of Pagan, but as yet there dreadful massacre of Dr. Whitman and tractablc of all the Indian tribes in this counwas no signs of the fugitives; but next mornothers. An account of the mclancholly af- try, and had on many former occasions
ing, standing over to Guam, they saw a boat fair is detailed the following letter of an alarmed the inmates of the mission by their
in
under sail, standing over towards Pagan,
tumultuous proceedings and ferocious threats;
which boat, on seeing the ship, furled her officer of the Hudson Bay Company, to Mr. but unfortunately these evidences of a brutal
sails and pulled right on shore at Guam; the Castle, and which wo have been requested disposition were disregarded by their admirable pastor,
served only to arm him
launch and a whale boat were immediately to
publish. This letter is prefaced by one with a firmer and
sent in pursuit, but Roberton had landed and
resolution to do them good.—
took to the bush long before they got on addressed by Mr. Castle to the Editor of the He hoped that time and instruction would
shore. However, the natives, with their Polynesian.
produce a change of mind—a better state of
leader, spread themselves, on landing, in all
Honolulu, Feb. 2, 1848. feeling towards the mission; and he might
have lived to sec his hopes realized had not
directions, and at last set fire to the dry C. E. Hitchcock, Esq.:
grass, which very soon brought them out on Dear Sir, —Enclosed I hand you a letter the measles and dysentery, following in the
the beach, where they, (Roberton and his from James Douglass, Esq., chief factor of train of immigrants from the United States,
crew,) were made prisoners and directly taken the Honorable Hudson's Bay Co., at Fort made frightful ravages this year in the upon board, where the Spanish captain had him Vancouver, detailing the tragical occurrence per country, many Indians having been carseized up to a gun and flogged right and left, which has recently taken place at the mis- ried off through the violence of the disease
that is, by two men at a time, to make him sion station of Waiilatpu in which Dr. M. and others through their own imprudence.
confess where he had hid his treasure; all Whitman, missionary, and wife and nine The Cayuse Indians of Waiilatpu being sufthis time Captain Smith kept out of sight.— others were massacred by the Cayuse In- ferers in this general calamity, were inNow, Roberton spoke excellent Spanish, and dians. By the same conveyance we received censed against Dr. Whitman for not exertamong other papers found in his trunk, which a letter from Dr. Whitman informing us of ing his supposed supernatural powers in savhe had in the boat, there was found his Pa- the intention of the mission to erect a school ing their lives. They carried this absurdity
triot commission, but he continued inflexible house at his station for the children of the beyond that point of folly. Their superstiand would answer nothing, although inter- mission, a meeting house for the Indians and tious minds became possessed with the horvals were given him to see if he would di- also to aid the Indians in erecting some per- rible suspicion that he was giving poison to
vulge any thing respecting the treasure. At manent stone dwelling houses, and request- the sick, instead of wholesome medicines,
last the mate, feeling for Roberton, advised ing of us some supplies for that purpose; with the view of working the destruction of
him as a countryman to say on what Island thus showing that to the last he was devising the tribe, their former cruelty probably addhe had landed the money and treasure. He means for the benefit ofthose by whose hands ing strength to this suspicion Still some of
the more reflecting had confidence in Dr.
then begged to be cast off and told Mr. Cart- he fell.
mel, the mate, for he would speak no Span- We feel under high obligations to the Hon. Whitman's integrity, and it was agreed to
ish, to work the ship up to Assumption, and Hudson's Bay Co.'s officers for the prompti- test the effects of the medicines he had furthe boat's crew should all have shoes, as it tude with which they despatched a force for nished on three of their people, one of whom
was very difficult to walk where he would the protection and aid of the Rev. Mr. Spald- was said to be in perfect health. They untake them on the next day. He was thening and family, (as well as for frequent kind- fortunately died, and from that moment it
put in irons in the after cabin, with two men ness extended by them to our missionaries was resolved to destroy the Mission. It was
in charge of him, and on the following morn- in Oregon) but when we take into consider- immediately after burying the remains of
ing, (the ship during the night having work- ation that the time necessary to convey the of these three persons that they repaired to
ed up to Assumption,) he was given some re- disastrous intelligence to Fort Vancouver the mission and muidered every man found
freshments, a clean shirt, shoes, and al- must have been more than amply sufficient there.
though very stiff from the stripes he had re- for the Indians to have reached the station This happened about 2 o'clock in the afceived, contrived to crawl, with help, to the of the Rev. Mr. Spalding and executed any ternoon, the Indians arrived at the mission
gangway, where the whale boat was manned purposes of death or injury which they might one after another, with their arms hid under
ready to receive him; he got up the ladder, have conceived against that gentleman or his their blankets. The doctor was at school
turned round, gave a look towards Pacheco, family, I need not say that we shall wait with the children, theothers were cutting up
and slowly, step by step, descended the side with anxious solicitude for further intelli- an ox they had just killed. When the Inuntil he encountered the boat's gunwale, gence from that quarter. May the Lord in dians saw they were numerous enough to efwith his foot he pushed the boat off and mercy avert any further such calamity as fect their object, they fell upon the poor
plunged head foremost between her and the we have reason to apprehend, and bring good victims, some with guns and others with
ship; one of the crew got a handfull of his out of the melancholiy occurrence which he hatchets, and their blood was soon streamhair, but on his rising a second time he took has permitted to take place.
ing on all sides. Some of the Indians turna sett on the ship's bottom, and was never seen
ed their attention towards the doctor; he
Very Respectfully yours,
received
a pistol shot in the breast from one,
S. N. CASTLE.
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movements. If one trssgresses the law a
and a blow on the head with a hatchet from 1 Doctor Whitman,
another. He had still strength enough re2 Mrs. Whitman,
fine of a few dollars will not answer the
maining to reach a sofa, where he threw 3 Mr. Rogers,
statute. He is treated as a felon, and made
himself down and expired. Mrs. Whitman 4 Mr. Hofman,
to undergo the disgrace of imprisonment.—
was dragged from the garret, and mercilessly 5 Mr. Sanders, (Schoolmaster,)
butchered at the door. Mr. Rogers was 6 Mr. Osborne, (Carpenter,)
This is a new feature in legislation. From
shot after his life had been granted to him; 7 Mr. Marsh,
the latest advices the new governor at Tathe women and children were also going to
Brothers-youths,
hiti, M. Lavaud, is making the venders cry
be murdered, when a voice was raised to 9
out "our craft is in danger," while those who
ask for mercy in favor of those whom they 10 Mr. Canfield, (Blacksmith,)
, (a Sailor,)
drink ask "what shall we do?" He is enthought innocent, and their lives were spared. 11 Mr.
It is reported that a kind of deposition made Besides three that were wounded, more or
the most stringent regulations in reforcing
by a Mr. Rogers increased the fury of this less, Messrs Hall, Kemble, and another
to
gard
the importation and sale of intoximob.
was
was
whose
name
cannot
learn.
Mr. Rogers
I
W. Mcß.
savage
seized,
made to sit down, and then told that his life An account of this massacre was imme- cating drinks. We should rejoice to learn
would be spared if he made a full discovery
that his measures were entirely successful;
of Dr. Whitman's supposed treachery.— diately made the subject of an official report but we know that he
has to contend with a
That person then told the Indians that the to the Legislature of Oregon, by Governor
doctor intended to poison them, that one Abernethey. A bill was passed to authorize cunning and traitorous foe. M. Lavaud does
night, when Mr. Spalding was at Waiiilatpu, the Governor to call out 500 troops, volun- not reason as some, that evili of another
he heard them say that the Indians ought to
kind are to rage unchecked. All unmarried
be poisoned, in order that the Americans teers. A company was soon organized, and Tahitian females
are compelled to leave the
might take possession of their lands—that H. A. G. Lee chosen captain.
the doctor wished to poison them all at once, What casts a shade of still deeper gloom town of Papiete and return to their homes on
but that Mr. Spalding advised him to do it over the
affair, is that serious fears are en- other parts of the island, being allowed to
gradually. Mr. Rogers after this deposition
visit the town only for a limited period of a
was spared, but an Indian, who was not pre- tertained that the missionaries at the other
few
hours, after which they must return or
sent, having seen him, fired at and killed stations may have met with a similar fate.—
him. An American made a similar deposi- We shall anxiously wait for additional news find lodgings in what Melville, the author of
tion, adding that Mrs. Whitman was an ac- from that quarter.
Omoo," styles The Hotel dcCalabooza."
complice, and that she deserved death as
not the Hawaiian Governors take a
May
well as her husband. It appears that he
good hint from the French Governor at the
concluded by saying that he would take the
side of the Indians, and that he detested the
Society Islands. Should the Governor there
Americans. An Indian then put a pistol
continue his energetic labors in the way of
into his hand, and said to him, if you tell the
and
Persuasion.
Legislation
reform, while he may incur the sneers and
truth, you must prove it by shooting that
These
are
two
and
legitimate
powerful
opprobrium of the vicious and selfish, he
American;
and
this
young
wretched apostate
from his country fired upon the young man agencies in promoting moral reforms. It is may be sure that he will secure the sympashown to him, and laid him dead at his feet. a nice point to decide where the one ends
thies and prayers of the virtuous and philanIt was upon the evidence of that American
and the other begins. " My province ends thropic. Not forgetting that persuasion is
that Mrs. Whitman was murdered, or she
might have shared in the mercy extended to where that of conscience begins," is said to our legitimate method of effecting reform,
the other females and children.
have been the remark of Napoleon; but who we shall endeavor to make it apply in all
Such are the details as far as known of shall determine the boundary line? Here is
practicable cases, not doubting that the blessthat disastrous event and the causes which
a
How
far
shall
the
"disputed
territory."
of God will continue to rest upon all ening
led to it. Mr. Roger's reported deposition,
if correct, is unworthy of belief, having been makers and venders of strong drink be al- gaged in this good work.
drawn from him by the fear of instant death. lowed to go before an effectual check shall
Temperance in England.—By the 'Don
The other American who shed the blood of be
given to their operations by legsilation ?
his own friend must be a villian of the darkQuixote,' a number of the London Teetotal
est dye, and ought to suffer for his aggra- It is our province to persuade men, reason
with them, argue the case, and endeavor by Times, for September, and the Temperance
vated crime.
On the 7th inst., Mr. Ogden proceeded all the motives that can be brought to bear Chronicle, for October, were received. We
towards Walla Walla with a strong party of
their minds to persuade them to re- are glad to learn that the friends of teetotalthe Hudson's Bay Company's servants to upon
frain from the sale and use of intoxicating ism are laboring zealously in the good work.
endeavor to prevent further evil.
Accompanying you will receive copy of a liquors. Triumphs in the work of persua- Their object is now to gather facta and staletter which I addressed to Governor Aber- sion have been astonishing. They have tistics, and hold up the enormity of the evils
nethy immediately after the arrival of,the woven a wreath which now decks the brow of intemperance to the world. This was the
melancholy intelligence at this place.
the advocates of emanciAll that can be collected will be considered of an Irish Priest, far more to be coveted method pursued by
pation.
friends
of
doctor and Mrs. than any laurels that the victorious warrior
important by the
Whitman in the United States, who will be may have won on the bloody battle field.— Father Mathew.—A pension of £300
anxious to learn every particular concerning
their tragic fate. It will be a satisfaction To have persuaded one victim of intemper- per annum has been settled upon the great
for them to know that these eminent servants ance to return to the path of sobriety, is a advocate of temperance in Ireland Besides
of God were faithful in their lives, though glorious achievement. While we shall stren- this pension, Lord John Russell was making
we have to deplore the melancholy circumall the efforts to purchase an annuity of ,£BOO per
stances which accompanied their departure uously endeavor to make good use of
arts of persuasion, yet it would be strange annum.
What queer times hare come
from this world of trial.
to
what
were
we
indifferent
others
at
last
a pension should be settled
that
altogether
I remain, Sir,
Your very ob't servant,
may be doing in the halls of legislation. In upon a poor Irish priest because he advoJAMES DOUGLAS. good old Massachusetts, that law-loving, cates teetotalism I We hope that others
The following is a list of those killed, school-patronizing, intelligent, free and re- may follow hie example, and if they do not
which we copy from the '* Spectator," of ligious commonwealth, the venders of strong obtain the pounis, they will save their pinDec. 10:
drink are prodigiously circumscribed in their met, which will sottmake pound*.
Fri.' Sagely \
"
The Temperance Friend.
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20
THE FRIEND.
"About sunrise, Nov. 1, although the wind torians have written upon Cromwell's life
had so lulled that we were scarce going 3 and character. For near two centuries the
knots
MARCH
1848.
per hour, we were all startled with the detractors of Cromwell and the defamers of
HONOLULU,
1,
cry -'a man overboard." As soon as possi- the Puritans have had the ears of the world,
We are exceeding glad to receive in- ble, (where every one was so excited that and
they have improved the advantage in a
telligence from our friends, who embarked nothing was attempted aright,) a boat was manner that may yet cover their own charfor the United States, on board the American got down, but from the first no one could be acters with
infamy, for men of great intellect
whale ship "A. H. Howland." They expe- seen in the water. He had only been seen have appeared on the other side, whose masrienced exceedingly rough weather after standing on a cask and must
have fallen from terly efforts claim attention. The current is
leaving Honolulu, (Oct. 23,) writes Mr. the cask over the side, as the ship gave a now turning. Macauley, Carlyle and D'AuForbes.
During the first 10 days we had heavy lurch. For a long time the boat bigne will be heard. Their writings will be
it so rough, (often with double reefed top- rowed astern, and sought in vain. The
poor read. Some would make the term Puritan sysails, and the lee rail surging under water, fellow never rose again. After the boat re- nonymous with bigotry, intolerance and igwhile the whole lee side was flooded, often
turned and inquiry was made, he was found norance, but ere the world has grown much
two feet deep, and pouring in over the bows to be a fine
young man, by the name of older, that term may yet be rightfully assoby the hogshead full,) that our heads and James Delegarde. The captain examined ciated with true freedom, civil, political and
stomachs never got straight. The ladies spent his chest for
papers to find where his friends religious, with civilization, and the world's
much oftheirtime, especially at night, in hold- were, and found a journal of the voyage emancipation from the chains ofreligious ining tip the $hip. After the first ten days the written in a beautiful hand, and in good style, tolerance.
trades grew milder, as we began to approach with fine drawings of the different places
Dr. T. Chalmers.—Late papers contain
the line. The captain was very kind and they had touched at; but nothing written full accounts of the death and funeral of
this
did all for our comfort he could.
since they left the North West. He speaks distinguished Divine. His death took place
To-day we are 28 days from Oahu. For in his journal of his uncle, a physician in on the
31st of May, 1847. He retired early
near three weeks we have had pleasant Philadelphia, where he made his
home, and on Sabbath evening, and the following mornweather, part of the time very hot. We manifestly moved in good, if not the best so- ing was found dead; no person
being present
took the south-east trades in 8 degreess north
ciety—speaks of the contrast between a fore- to witness his departure to another world.
and lost them in 10 south. At first we steer- castle and those happy days, when he went There is said to have been no trace
of
"
ed for Huahine, intending there to recruit; with them all to the house of God; with many sorrow or pain, but an air of deep
repose on
but the current and south-east trades have similar reflections. Poor youth, he was evi- his
countenance; and the manner in which
driven us to the long, of 161 west, and we are dently anticipating a happy welcome there the bed clothes were
arranged about his perobliged to run south for the Hervey group, in a few months more. How mysterious! son was such as to show there had been no
at one ofwhich, Aitutake," in Williams' Safely he
passed through all the rough seas conflict with the King of Terrors," His funSouth Seas," and "Wytootak" on the charts. and squally weather we had experienced, eral was most numerously attended by thouOur track was pretty direct from Oahu to aloft and in many dangerous posts he had sands of the inhabitants of Edinburgh. The
Farmings Island, then to Jarves Island, escaped, and now, in an almost calm day, copy-right of his writings has been sold for
neither of which we could make, the cur- standing on a cask in mid-ships about the £10,000, being comprised in 25 duodecimo
rent carrying us to leeward, thence we have main-hatch, arranging some ropes, he was volumes. The English Government has albeen running almost direct to the Hervey in one minute hurled into
eternity. The ready settled an annuity of £200 upon his
group. Head winds and currents have shock was so sudden we could hardly realize widow. Remarks the Editor of the New
driven us to this longitude, as they did the it. I had had prayers in the cabin every York Evangelist :
'Solomon Saltus," Capt. Fales, who also night for some days, and he was
always there "All Scotland mourns for him, and not
steered for Huahine, but touched here just when he could be."
Scotland only, but Great Britain, America
and the world. His was one of those minds
two weeks ago, with Mr. and Mrs. Ricker
of vast compass and power, which the Creon board all well. Nov. 29, two days ago,
new work has ator lights up at rare intervals, and baptizes
Oliver
Cromwell.—A
we made this Island ofAitutake, and I finish
appeared upon the English Protector, writ- with his spirit, sets upon the study of his
this letter on Mr. Royle's veranda. Mr. R.
own
to show mankind not only
ten by D'Aubigne, the author of the History whatperfections
amazing discoveries may be made even
is the English missionary here. We are all
of the Reformation. He takes the most fa- by limited human reason; but what an unoa tiKtrs). It is a small Island, about 8 miles
vorable view of his character. After de- fathomable, undiscoverable infinitude of light
long and 4 broad, very fertile and verdant. scribing England's present greatness, moral- and glory must be forever beyond the searchThere are about 1,700 inhabitants on the
ing of every created intelligence"
ly and politically, he adds, "This is the
Island. Mr. Royle is the only missionary work of the Reformation; it is Protestantism Death of Dr. Vinet, of Switzerland.—
and is producing a happy effect on the peoand the Evangelical faith which have so The Protestant Church of France and Switple. There is a manifest improvement in all
greatly exahed this nation, and given it such zerland has lost, in the death of Dr. Vinet,
things around, although the blasting effects
But God works by instruments; its ablest champion and most profound diof heathenism shall be seen for ages in the influence.
any one man who in times vine. By D'Aubigne, he has been styled
deep curses it has imprinted on man's moral and if there is
He is depast has contributed more than another, more the Chalmers of Switzerland.
and physical being."
than all others, to the wonders ofthe present scribed as an eloquent preacher, finished
scholar, deep reasoner and most truly evanA man overboard.—We have been fur- day, that man is Oliver Cromwell. The
nished with the following extract from a let- existing greatness of England is but the real- gelical divine.
ter addressed by the Rer. Mr. Forbes to the ization of the plan he had conceived."
The sum of about $300,000 has been
Rer. Mr. Baldwin, dated Nov. 19, 1847, How strangely such language reads in contributed m the United States for the re-
"
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■hip
"
" A. H. Howland,"S. latitude 14° 37. contrast with what some of the English his- lief of Ireland.
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THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1848.
Editor of the " London Friend" expresses alterations as seemed necessary, either to
English News.
By the arrival of the " Vancouver," from a willingness to exchange with the " Hono- correct errors, or to avoid giving offence
London, we have received a liberal supply lulu Friend." We shall be most happy to even to the most sensitive."
of English papers, including numerous peace reciprocate the favor. In the columns of the The committee asked to be discharged
and temperance publications. They furnish "London Friend," we find published, ver- from a further consideration of the subject.
abundant evidence that much talent, wealth batim, under the head of a "Peep at Ja- Our narrrow limits will not allow the publiand piety are there enlisted inthe cause of be- pan," an article originally published in the cation of any extracts from the report and
nevolence and philanthropy. We would ac- "Honolulu Friend," Feb 2, 1846. We the letter of Capt. Wilkes, which we should
knowledge our indebtedness to the Secretary were glad to see it there, but not a little sur- otherwise gladly insert.
of the British and Foreign Sailor's Society, prised to find it credited to the "Nautical
Loss of Am. whale ship Wm. Penn.—
and also to Mrs. Saunders, a member of the Magazine," published in London, Septem- The following account of the loss of the
Society of Friends, who has for many years ber, 1846.
Wm. Perm," we extract from a letter adbeen the the liberal patron and sincere friend We are glad to have placed on our table "
dressed us by the Rev. Mr. Forbes, dated
of our "Oahu Charity School." We are a full file of the London Sailor's Magazine.
Aitutake, Hervey Islands, Nov. 29, 1847:
glad to learn that her sympathy in its behalf The seamen's cause in England is now prosPerm, Capt. Wimpenny, of
" The Wm.
remains undiminished.
ecuted with more than ordinary vigor. The Falmouth,
arrived here a few days before
1
The death of J. J. Gurnney.—The B. and F. Sailor's Society has recently sentt we did, and just two days before our arrival,
death of this distinguished philanthropist and a Chaplain to Cronstadt, in Russia, the Rev. (on the 25th,) the vessel went on shore on
the reef on the north-east end of the island.
devout christian is noticed at great length in J. K. Stalleybrass. He was ordained in
It was about two o'clock in the morning
a copy of the " Norwich News." There London, May 25, 1847. He seems pecu- when lying off and on, intending to get rewas respect paid to hisremains by christians liarly fitted for the post, having been born ini cruits. The vessel had got nigh in and they
of all sects, and the public generally, such as Russia, his father being an honored mission- were just about to tack, but there being a
and in a few
strong current she missed
showed that a man of no ordinary character ary in Siberia. In the Magazine, for Jan., minutes struck on thereef.stay, less than an
1
In
had become death's victim. J. J. Gurney 1847, we notice a report of the " DevanportI hour the sea broke over her decks and they
was the friend of the slave, the prisoner, the and Stonehouse Union." At the twenty- were all obliged to take to the boats. In the
reef until daylight,
poor, and the most avowed opponent of war. sixth anniversary of which society, "the boats they lay outside the
but the ship went to pieces in about an hour.
He was the friend of man, the true philan- Chair was occupied by Admiral Thomas." No lives were lost, but almost
every thing
It has been our privilege, with some of our was left in the wreck, so sudden was the dcthropist. At some future time we may revert to this subject again.
neighbors, to receive communications from struction. At daylight they all got ashore
and found kind friends in Mr. and Mrs.
Fry's
death.—The papers contain the Admiral, whose interest in the progress of
Mas.
Royle, the English missionaries, who did all
constant allusions to this lady's death. She events in this quarter of the globe, contin- they could for them. Next day about 800
was the sister of J. J. Gurney. The deeds ues undiminished. He is now enjoying ex- barrels of oil came ashore from the wreck.
and charities of the Gurney family reflect an cellent health and residing at Stonehouse in These reefs in Aitutake are very dangerous; there is a long reef making out nearly
honor upon their native city and country, Devon.
westerly from the south-west part of the Islwhich will gather brightness as years and
and. This reef is near 8 miles in length,
ages roll away. " The righteous shall be in U. S. Exproring Expedition.—In our• and should be carefully noted, as it is not
down on charts.
everlasting remembrance." "The memory No. for January, we published the memorial laid
There
now lies on this reef the hnlk of a
of the just is blessed; but the name of the of certain officers connected with that expe- French whale ship of 600 tons, which was
dition, setting forth certain grounds of com- wrecked there last March."
wicked shall rot."
W« also noticed the death of another dis- ■ plaint and imploring the Senate and House
tinguished individual, the Rev. RichardI of Representatives of the United States to The Arrival of the new French Consul.
—Since the publication of our last, M.
Marks, the author of the "Retrospect," appoint a committee to investigate the subDillon,
the new French Consul, has arrived,
" The Ocean," " Sea Sermons," &.c. He ject. Their principal ground of complaint whose appointment
had been previously anwas originally a Lieutenant in the Royal was the unfairness with which Capt. Wilkes
enters upev his duties with a
nounced.
He
Navy, but subsequently became connected had drawn up the narrative of the expediwell established reputation, having for sevwith the Church of England as a minister oftion. The subject was thus brought before
eral years been French; Consul at New Casthe gospel. His meetings have exerted a Congress. In the Senate the memorial was
in England. His/arrival has been the
most salutary influence in directing the mindsi referred to the committee on the library. By tie,
occasion of considerable excitement in our
to
seathe cause of
thekindness of a friend we have been fur- community. By M/ Dillon, His Majesty
of the British public
men.
nished with a copy of the report upon the Louis Philippe, forwarded his portrait, as a
Elihu Burritt, " the learned Blacksmith," 1 subject, drawn up by Mr. Pearce. The pub- resent to His Majesty Karaehameha 111.
t has been duly presented, and now forms
is zealously advocating the cause of Peace,i lication of the report is accompanied by a the most
attractive/ painting at the Palace.
and the advantage of an Ocean Penny Post- long letter of Captain Wilkes' in which he The portrait represents the King of the
age. He publishes in London and Birming- endeavors to explain the several passagesi French "in full length," being handsomely
ham, "The Bond of Brotherhood."
referred to in the narrative, and rebut the executed, and beautifully ornamented with a
/
gilt frame.
litcharges. The committee deemed it unneThe Friend, a monthly, religious, and
We hear that a fine portrait of Rear Ad
erary Journal, for the Society of Friends, hasi cessary to appoint a committe '' for hearing miral Thomas, the
revered restorer of Af"fesize
and
been received. In
appearance, it the report of the memorialists," but, never- ands,
is expected, by the King, to arrive by Rear
bears a striking resemblance to our monthly theless, expressed the opinion, that " if a fit- Admiral Pbipps Hornby,in theline-of-battle ship
sheet. It has moreover attained the sixthi ture edition were published by the gov- Asia which was to sail for the Pacific early in
and that Capt. Hunt comes outfcs,
year of its existence; in this respect it also ernment, it would be the desire of Captain December;
passenger on beard the flag ship to remain mm
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may be regarded as a twin-brother. Thei Wilkes, as it would be theirs, to make such
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Merrimack; while views of several smallerr'gress for them a more practical interest and
towns, of hills and vallies, farms and forests,.{importance.
and a few mountains in the distance conProfessor Edwards, of the Theological
Letter No. i.
to please the eye. From Mt. Prospect,.'Seminary, returned to Andover a few months
spire
to
Andover
the
SemiTheological
A trip
mile from the Seminary, the panoramic since, from a visit to Europe. He has been
inmry Professor Edwards' return from aview is
nearly complete. A glimpse is here; absent more than a year, on account of his
Jsjpsjm.
had of the ocean, 15 or 10 miles distant.—-health and has returned with strength re31,
Boston, August
1847. This summit is sometimes visited for a
sightviewed and health confirmed. A conference
Mr. Editor, —I have lately spent two or of the fireworks which are sent up at Boston,!,'meeting
held at the chapel each Wednesday
three weeks in Andover, in this State, and I the city being 20 miles from this point of ob- ■evening, by the students, has for several
think some of your readers may be interest- servation. The sunsets witnessed from the weeks been rendered uncommonly interested to carry themselves there in imagination Seminary Hill are thought to be uncommon- ing by Professor Edwards' attendance, and
and spend a little while in reviewing with me ly rich by reason ofthe clear pure atmosphere»by the remarks he has made on the religious
some of the quiet pleasures which that place that is here enjoyed, and the distance of the and moral state of those nations of Europe
I
affords. I know that some who now reside horizon.
among which he has traveled, and among
and
the
have
strong
Islands,
Hawaiian
in
The peculiar attractions of Andover, how-'•some of which he has for short periods sointeresting associations withthis town, which ever, are of a literary character, and chiefly!journed.
cause them often to recur to their residence in the department of theology. These werel When one visits a foreign land his opporthere for a few years; and they, perhaps, sufficiently adapted to my own tastes anditunities for acquiring information are limited
will like to be assisted in viewing it in con- pursuits to make my visit pleasant and profit- I■or multiplied, according to certain circumnection with such changes as have taken able. I spent most of the hours of the day stances. If he finds there no personal
place there since they left. It will not be in my friend's study, and occupied the time,•friends, and carries no letters or other passnecessary for them to take ship to this city, with reading, writing letters, and an occa- port to the men of reputation and influence,
and go hence as I went to Andover in the sional attendance at declamations, recita- ■it is often with difficulty that he gains adcars of the Boston and Maino railroad. For tions, and meetings. A place better fitted mittance to libraries, institutions of learning
this imagination is an air-line locomotive, for a student to apply himself to his books-1 and benevolence, repositories of the arts,
which will convey passengers from Honolulu can hardly be imagined. During the hoursi and especially to social and personal interto New England in less time than is required which are generally devoted to their studies, i course with the refined and intelligent classes,
to bring us intelligence from New York by the utmost stillness prevails around. The i This is the case in civilized and christian
Morse's electro-magnetic telegraph. How- occasional ringing of the chapel bell to callI countries, and in the most hospitable comever, as the railroad depot is near the busi- to an exercise, the whistle of the locomotive;:ltnunitiea where there is no design or desire
ness part of the village, I may as well re- whenthe railroad cars pass through the town, on the part of the inhabitants to be uncourtceive my friends there. You will observe the wind rustling in the trees, and now and eous to strangers, or exclusive in the ada few rods distant the large machine-shop, then a student at the seminary pump, arc theI■ mission of privileges. We find it the same
where the company repair their steam en- principal sounds that break the quiet. The iin journeying to the distant parts of our nagines and tenders, and make wheels, axles, hum of the village is not heard, and the tive land. How great then are his advanand springs for cars. Also, just beyond it, whistling of the engine is softened by dis- tages who, going to a foreign country, numyou see the establishment where large eight tance. You hear just enough to inform you■ bers among the friends whom he leaves bewheeled cars are built, and where, at any that nature is alive and flourishing, and that;i hind, those whose characters and attainments
time, you may find some just commenced, art and enterprise are as active as ever, are most highly appreciated in the places he
and others farther advanced or completed. while each abstains from such intrusion intoi expects to visit, and those also who have visWe will come and observe their curious op- the student's sanctum as would divert his ited those places and formed acquaintances
i
erations some future day.
mind from that close and continued attention there themselves; and who finds on his arOn my arrival here I met a relative, a which is required for literary investigations irival, that his own writings and reputation
member of the junior class of the Theologi- and for the elaboration and arrangements of have preceded him, and have ensured him a
Seminary. He had engaged a room for me thoughts, preparatory to their expression up- friendly and cordial reception among sympaat the Mansion House, a public house com- on paper.
thetic minds and hearts. Such advantages
bining in many things the arrangements of a The frequent interviews of the studentsi Professor Edwards has enjoyed; and in conhotel and a boarding house. Here he and when assembling at their meals, and for the sequence, his impressions and conclusions
several other students of the Seminary, and various exercises of the Seminary, serve toi concerning the nations he has visited, have,
of Phillips' Academy, board. The other encourage the social part of their natures. so far as he has communicated them, been
members of the Seminary board in private The plan of boarding in private families is listened to with the deepest interest by the
families, but nearly all study by day and on this account far preferable to the systemi students and a few others who have heard
sleep by night in rooms in Philips' and Bart- of commons, which prevails in many of our them.
M.
let's halls. These buildings have been named literary institutions. Under the latter arin memory of the founder, and of a subse- rangement, the food is prepared by-a stewLetter No. ii.
quent liberal benefactor of the institution. ard, male or female, and the young men eat
Edwards'
remarks upon Ireland,
Between them is the chapel, in the various at one or more long tables, where the gen- Professor England and
Scotland.
of
which are held the meetings tler is never seen, and the happy and useful
apartments
Boston, September 3d, 1847.
on the Sabbath, morning and evening prayers influence of their presence is never enjoyed.
and daily recitations. Here also is the li- At that period of life when lads leave home Mr. Editor, —In a previous letter I have
brary, the largest of the kind in the country, for the boarding school and young men to go mentioned the conference meetings held in
containing 15,000 volumes, and that of the to college, when the mild restraint of the the chapel of the Theological Seminary at
Porter Rhetorical Society, which contains parent is withdrawn, and the heart's warm Andover, at which Professor Edwards has
2,600 volumes. These three buildings, con- currents are checked in their flow, a resting lately communicated much valuable informatiguous but not connected with each other, place should be afforded to the youthful wan- ■ tion concerning the moral and religious state
present a long and symmetrical front, on a derer at some fireside which is surroundedi of some of the European nations. Of his
line with the street, but set back from it 20 by a family circle. The eye of a mother, remarks on one or two evenings, I propose
or 30 rods. The chapel is surmounted by a though she be not his own mother, should to give you a brief sketch. My notes were
neat belfry, and has a large clock on the habitually turn upon him as he enters the made a day or two after the meetings, from
outside. The land in front of the institution, parlor, and cause the filial chord to vibrate. the recollection of what I had listened to
and for some rods on either side, is enclosed The flame of fraternal affection and sympa- with attention and interest.
by a fence, and crossed by paths which are thy which has glowed within his breast, On the first evening that I heard him
lined and shaded by an abundance of elms should be kept bright by the daily exhibition, speak, Ireland and Belgium were the subject
and other trees. The location is a piece of if possible, of the same in others.
of Professor Edwards' remarks. He said
table land at the top of a hill, from which This is rather a digression; but the sub- the case of the Irish was one of more dirHthere are beautiful prospects in every direc- ject is one which, in the progress of the Ha- ■ culty to the English nation, in some respects,
tion. The new manufacturing city of Law- waiian people towards universal intelligencei than that of our slaves is to us. Much emrence is seen to the north, on thebank ofthe and general education, may ere long pro- bittered feeling existed among the people of
American Correspondence.
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each country towards those of the other.—■ Americans in the city of Rome. We copy however familiar, as every day experience
During the recent famine, many English 1from an American paper which copies from,to the American at home, are naturally matters of grateful remembrance to the Ameripeople contributed to relieve it with great[ an English
newspaper published in Rome. can abroad, when
reluctance, because their gifts would be rebrought into contrast with
ceived without gratitude and as a matter of Washington's Birthday in Rome.— the institutions of the old world. The speakthe journals which have sprung up-ler reviewed, with that warm eloquence peright. And while donations from EnglandI Among
were mitigating the Irish distress, the news- in the Ecclesiastical States, under the newculiar to the south, the causes of the nationpapers of Ireland were teeming with severe order of things, is the Roman Advertiser,•al prosperity, and the resources for its stainvective against the English, who, they a weekly print, in the English language, bility and progress under the wise provisions
said, thought to atone for the infinite evilsi edited by Mr. llemans, a son of the poetess,>of the Federal Constitution. He ended by
they had inflicted, by a little gift to whichi which was established seven months since. a reference to the commanding influence of
27th, is an ac- the Arts, and their necessity as elements in
they were more than entitled. He attrib- In the number for February
uted the degradation of Ireland principally count, which we subjoin, of a celebration of the formation, no less of a true taste than of
to the prevalence of Roman Catholicism; the birthday of Washington, at Rome, which1 moral and intellectual character, both mdi•editor, vidual and national.
also, in part, to their land being owned to soi was furnished at the request of thethis
city
The health of Mr. Powers was drunk
great an extent by English capitalists, whoi as we understand by a gentleman of
with peculiar satisfaction, both from the renever visited, and knew little about their traveling in Europe.
Irish possessions. Great improvidence, want We with pleasure insert the following no- ■ spect due to so distinguished a name, and
of all forethought, marked the Irish charac- tice, furnished us by a gentleman present, also from the felicitious and generous manncr in which it was proposed by Mr. Crawter; so that in the spring of last year, when
honor the memory
ford, a further notice of whose excellent
they were rejoicing over the repeal of the of an occasion intended to
remarks the limits of the present article uncorn-laws, great numbers of them could not of one so truly and purely great.
be induced to sow and plant their fields, al"The Birthday of Washington."— fortunately forbid.
though the want in which they would find "The anniversary of Washington's birthday, " To the many patriotic speeches and senthemselves the coining winter, was distinctly the 22dinstant, was celebrated by the Ameri- timents elicited during the evening, was
portrayed to them. He doubted, in common cans now at Rome, by a dinner, at whichi added the cnlivenment of the national airs
with the British generally, whether the fifty-four citizens of the United States, fromiof 'Yankee Doodle,' 'Hail Columbia'and
course and the efforts of O'Connell and his 1 various parts of the Union, were present, the Star Spangled Banner,' performed on
sons had been, on the whole, for the good of joining together in an appropriate tribute of the piano forte by Mr. Karson, one of the
the people. The immense sums contributed respect and gratitude to the memory of thei company, amply compensating for the more
elaborate musical performances prevented by
by the poor of Ireland for repeal rent,' had " Father of his Country."
the strict ordinances in force during the seanot been satisfactorily accounted for; the
at
the
Charge
Polk,
d'Affaires
"Mr.
question loudly asked had not yet been an- Neapolitan Court, and brother of the Presi- son of Lent. The piece last named received
swered what has become of this money, and dent of the United States, was called to the a happy accompaniment in the folds of the
till answet-ed, he would be deemed, as he is chair, and was supported by Nicholas Brown, stars and stripes suspended at the head of
now very extensively suspected of having Esquire, U. S. Consul at tho Holy See. the table.
The festivities were continued to a late
been, a selfish demagogue rather than a sin- Grace having been said by Rev. Mr. Carder,
and were marked throughout by that
h
our,
cere patriot.
the
devoted
themof New York,
company
In regard to England and Scotland, in both selves to an active encomium upon the cui- unanimity and enthusiasm which a common
which countries the lower and laboring class- sine of Bertini, by whom the dinner was ser- national sympathy, heightened by a common
es are more numerous than with us, and al- ved; after which the 'Regular Toasts,' 1separation from those objects of interest and
so more degraded and subjected to more of thirteen in number, were announced by the affection which are at once its sources and
poverty and distress. Professor Edwards chairman, and responded to with enthusiasmi its strength, is so admirably adapted to call
said he had much hope for their amelioration. from the first—' The Memory of Washington' 1forth; especially in the midst of scenes reOne obstacle, the unnatural union of church drank standing and in silence, to the last— calling by vivid associations and imperishable
and state, he thought must ere long be re- The American Women' —hailed with a tem- monuments, the virtues, the struggles and
' of
moved. The proposed change in factories, pest
applause—a just homage to the as- the triumphs of elder Patriotism."
requiring only 10, instead of 12 hours of sociations of virtue, intelligence and beauty,
The following documents are published
daily labor from the operatives, was advo- inspired by the sentiment.
by
orderof
the Minister of the Interior, by whom
cated by a strong minority in parliament.—
The sth regular toast 'His Holiness the
At the head of this minority was Lord Ashley, Pope; VivapioJVono '.'—was received with we are informed that a communication resema pious, philanthropic man, much of the the warmest demonstrations; every one pre- bling that of the foreigners has been addressed
stamp of Wilberforce. He hoped for much sent feeling grateful for the opportunity of to the Governor of Maui, signed by nearly five
good, also, from an increasing sense, among testifying, in some small degree, not only hundred natives.
the English people, of their moral obligation his respect for the soverign under whose
Fort, Lahaina, Feb. 14th, 1848.
to keep the Sabbath day. In Scotland, the protection he united in this national com- Four Highness, salutations
day was very generally deemed a sacred in- memoration, but also his admiration of the I enclose herein a Petition addressed to me
stitution, and scarely a railroad there was in character and virtues of the illustrious Pon- by certain foreigners setting forth the evils resulting from the sale of domestic Beer, also
operation on that day. In England scarcely tiff.
one was not. On thecontinent he did not meet '' Amongst the other regular toasts were a petition addressed to you, from a similar
source, on the same subject.
a single man who considered the religious
The Memory of the signers of the DeclaraYou will perceive by them who the petitioners
observance of this day a moral duty. Even —'
'The
Constitution
tion
Independence'
of are and what are their views.
our good brethren at Geneva were not quite the of
United States'—'The Freedom of the
Your obedient servant,
orthodox on this point, nor the Protestant Press,' and ' The successful termination of the
Jas. Y. Kahehoa.
ministers in Paris; and the Germans, as is Mexican War;' with 'three cheers for GenLahaina,
Feb. 11th, 1848.
well known, consider the Sabbath a Jewish eral Taylor.'
Kanehoa,
His
James
Excellency
Young
Governinstitution, done away under Christianity, and "The health of the Chairman,' proposed or Maui, tye.
of
the maintaining of it as opposed to gospel by Mr. Chadwick, of South Carolina, was Sir,
—We whose names are here subscribed
M. responded to by
liberty.
Mr. Polk in some appro- feel impelled by a patriotic desire to promote the
priate and feeling remarks, concluding with |best interests of the community in which we live,
Washington's Birth-Day.
a warm encomium upon, and a compliment- to call your attention to a growing evil which is
Not having any special remarks to offer ary toast to, the 'American Artists at Rome,' imasked under the name of Beer. A noxious
the current year upon the recurrence of a on behalfof whom, Mr. Freeman, in answer' compound underthis title is extensively sold and
drank in this place, and begins to fill our hitherto quiet streets with drunken brawls. We greatday, so sacredly kept in grateful remem- to the general call, returned thanks.
Wellborn,
health
of
Judge
"The
of,ly fear the facility with which their crews can
brance, our readers will doubtless be inGeorgia, having been drunk, that gentleman |get intoxicated in the beer shops will drive
terested in the following account of the day in reply, dwelt upon some of those distinctive whalemen from our waters, and thus deprive
as it was observed one year since, by the features of American Republicanism, which the community of thechief means of aggrandise-
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The vessel was s total loss, cargo would be psrt teved. Bias
PASSENGERS.
meat which it now possesses. We trust Your
Argo from Xatstlan—Mr. Robinson, toperearge.
hsd 280 bbhj tperm oil when the went eihore.
Excellency will notallow this wretched nuisance Per
Per Sercelle from Callso—M. Dillon, ltdy, 2 chlldrea snd
Wstxsto.—The Am. whsle ship Wm. Pean, Wimpsnny, of
to sap the prosperity of the whole community.— 1 tervtntt, Biahop Maigret, Mr. Hsrdy snd J O. Campbell,
Per Jtnel from Columbia Blver—Mrs. Dring, Mist DrtngI Palmooth.wenl ashore at Waltatuck In the early part tfDecemWe therefore earnestly entreat your Excellencyr
p tad Mr.
ber. The officers sad crew barely escaped with their lives.—
to issue a mandate utterly prohibiting the sale of In the Burgess.
Wllaelniinefor Matatlan—f'tpt. Hnckfi-lilt.
beer, and thus perpetuate tne peace and prosper- la the Starling for Sen Prsncleco—Jtmet J. Jsrves, Esq , snd,1 Shehsd on board st the time 100 barrel, tperm oil aod 1400
son,
for ihe United Stttet vis Central Amerlcs, Mr. Grinnellli whale. The vessel was s totsl loss—tbout 1190 barrels of oil
ity of your people.
for Sen Prsneltco.
were tsved. Wsilstuck it one ofthe Hsrvy group of isltndt.
(Signed by sixteen of the most respectable for- Per
Honolulufrom Boston, Mrs. Newel! and four children,
The American bark Gcorglana, Kelly, wst in port to nil
Messrs. Wsters and W. L. Nswell.
eign residents.)
Per Don Qutiote from Vslpsrslto, John J. Carsnave, and& soon for Valparaiso.
Mr. Jones.
Report of the Expenditures and Receipts connected Per Providence from Tahiti—R. Tobln tnd Isdy, H. Jackson■ The Leonido*. Swift,New Bedford, was st Tahiti, reports
I daughters, Messrs. B. Johnson, W. Wilton, O. Melville,j 1500 barrel, tperm oil. The Pocthontu, of Tlsbury hsd tr
with the repairs upon the Bethel, the snd
M. MoCload, R. Uriscnl, C. Kettle tnd H. Vtn Nees.
rived, the
in s ttste of mutiny.
erection of the new Vestry and Reading- In the Honolulufor Mentis—Wm Smith, Esq, tupercsrgo, Throughcrew
the politeness of Capt. Finch, of the Lagoda,
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and master D. B Newell.
In the Mary Ann for Oregon—Mr.sad Mrs. Davis, tnd Cspt. are In possession of the full particulsrs respecting the lost or
Lime and Mason work,
•335 72 N. Crosby.
theAmericsn whsle thip Hope of Providence, Cspt. Hesth,
Per entries from Monterey—Messrs. H. N. Crtbb, H. G.
Paints and painting,
286 28 Crabb, J. C. Crane, A. G. Lawrey, D. Bmlth, P. Armee, sndI which went ashore oo the cost! of California, between Points
J. Htvward.
St. Domingo snd Lssaro, on the night of the 13th of Inst Dec.
1021
Lumber,
In ths Chilean for Hawaii—Messrs J. Smith and Cspt. She at ruck about midnight, and stuck faai. The boats
were
Carpenters work,
1101 60 Llndsey.
Per Bamoset, from Boston. Rev OH Atkinson and Isdy,( lowered snd massed, snd all hands lay by till day light, when,
136 63 Oregon,
Nails, iron work,Ac.,
Home Mission; Rev H Kinney tnd ltdy, snd Rev alter procuring tome provitiont from the wreck they tbtndonTwenty-six Cuthioet,
71 SO Samuel G Dwlght, Sandwich lalands Mission; Chas E Stone,•ed her, snd tlarted for Msrguirite Bay about
80 mile, diatant
30 00 and Sidney Barllett, Jr.. Bnaton: Mlaa E W Mott, snd Miss C where they srrived Dec.
Paid for private Pew,
Isth. They fonnd there the "CltiE Mott, New York; Mias X 6 Pratt, of Boston, Geo Wood,
Three estimates,
16 00, of Brldgewster; Chas Brewer, ofBoston.
sen," Cspt. Lansing, snd several other vessel,, The ClPien
Sheet-lend for Belfry,
10
got under wsy tnd proceeded to the wreck, Cspt. Borden of
7 60
the Bowdltch, hiving despstched bii boats by s lagoon. They
Bualinf for Flag,
40 97
all arrived si the wreck on theSlst, and succeeded in saving
1657 barrels of oil which wsa told at auction on the following
PORT OF HONOLULU.
dsy for 75 centt per bsrrel. Cspt. Borden of the ship Bow12944 41
Total,
Arrived.
ditch purchased the oil, Cspt. lanslng bought the wreck for
tonations acknowledgedI inthhis am former
Jsa. SB—Am whsleship Psnny, Edward,, Sag Harbor, 17 94. The towlinesnd other article, raved
were told for »6
month,
Noe. of the Friend,
75
1650
whale.
out,
aperm,
1113 47
29—Am whaling bark Bayard, Fordsm, Greenport, 24 mot.i and one broken whsleboat for 50 cent,.
•le of old Zinc,
20 00 out,
1900 whale
The lon of the Hope It sttributed to the incorrectness of the
Feb I—H. C. M.'s Corvette Barcelle, Le Borgne, 45 days chsrtt. The lend
where the Hope went sthore it titled to be
from Callao.
(1133 47
Total,
Feb. I—Am whsleship Sheffield, White, Coldspring, 27 mot. sbout 40 miles itrther to the westwsrd thsn laid down in ths>
150
whsle.
out,
tperm, 2350
chirti.
■tenant debt
•1810 94
Am whsleship Neptune. Nichollt, Bag Harbor, 30 mot. out, ij- The brig Com. Stockton,
which ssiled from San Fran1400
whale.
the
above
statements
feel
it
due
to
In publishing
we
cleco for Callao, Jan. 14th, went ashore near where the Hope
Am whaling bark Globe, West, Myatic, S6 monthi out, 20'
1
1400 whsle.
certain parlies owning- slips in the old chapel, to acknowl- tperm,
Feb s—American whalehip Corte,, Swift, New Bedford, 14 wst wrecked about the 20th. She hsd discharged cargo and ir
edge their generosity In relinquishing the same without months
wst hoped the would be got on*. Gtpt. Finch report! her
out, 130 tperm, 1600 whsle. 130 sperm tesson.
remuneration. Daring the prosecution of the work sev- Feb. B—American schoonerHonolulu. Newel), ISSdsya fromi;loaded with government itoret snd bound to Ban Jose.
Merchandise to Everett
Co.
Msrguirite Bsy
eral persona hare essentially favored the funds of the in- Botton.
Feb. 12—Hswsllsa bsrk Don Quixote, Lindsey, 43 dsys The following is s list of the vessels left In
by theLagods,viz.—in the lower bay, ships Zold Pool, Trestitution, and we would particularly mention the mercan- from Valparaiso. Merchandise to J. J Csrsnavs.
Feb. 12—American whsle ship Wm Thompson, Rills, Newt' colt, Bingham, Hants, Angeline,Bteiglits, snd Ville dc Rennes;
tile house of S. H. Williams ft Co. The present debt is Bedford,
15 mouth, out, 50 tperm, 600 wliale.
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somewhat larger than it was anticipated it would be when i Feb. 13— Americsn whtleshlp Mllo, Plaskett, New Bedford, bsrks George, Clement, Annesnd Alice. These vessels have
months out, 400 tperm, 2000 whale, 100aperm thta tesson. on tn average taken 4 whalesesch, or 160 bids. Is the lower
the work w»« commenced. Much more labor and ex- 18Feb.
17—Americsn whsle ship Neptune, Nichollt, Ssg Hsr-1bsy were ships Citiaen, Bowdltch, Edwards, Portsmouth,
pense have necessarily been employed than we originally bor, SO months out, 1400 whsle.
17—Americsn whsle thip Sheffield, White, Coldtprlng, George,Msgnotis, Csaton,Vesperand severalother's name, not
Feb,
contemplated.
27 monthi out, 150 tperm, 2350 whsle.
Iknown, whose sversge catching* ere sbout 160 barrels each.—
To liquidate the existing debt, an application for agrant Feb. 17—American whsle thip Fanny Edwsrdt, Ssg Htrbor, The Magnolis snd Treecott were bound home, the remainder
months oat, 75 tperm, 1650 whsle.
of MOO has been made upon the A. S. F. 8., in New 17Feb.
17—Americanwhaling bsrk Oscar, Green, Ssg Hsrbor, with two exceptions will vitit thlt port. Cspt. Simmons wss
York, and if the society should be in funds, we are con- 26 months out, 700 whsle.
Ito go overland, leaving his vettel in the charge of the mate to
Feb.
17—French whsle ship Angeline, Le Crotnler, Havre, 1go vis Cspe Horn.
fident that it will be made. Beyond that, it is hoped that
887 whsle.
a handsome sum may be raised during the year from the Feb. 17—French whsle ship Cosmopolite, Caubrlere, Havre, The Americsn bsrk Anets wss st Monterey to sell in s few
| dsys for this place. The schooner 8. 8. hence srrived st Mon*
sea-faring community, and others favorably disposed to 900 whale.
the institution. Whenever donations shall be forwarded Feb. 17—French whaling bark Alia, Le Matsoa, Havre, 19 terey Feb. lit.
months
1350
whsle.
out,
they will beyjtakfelly received and duly acknowledged. Feb 18—French sch Providence, Hinckley, 50 dsys from Tg- The Ohio wss st Rio Jsneiro in September.
mwe unexpectedly received the follow, hitl visRelates.
A few deal
ing comratjß
IJnnd would remark that'lhe appropri- Feb. 20—American whtling bsrk |Bsysrd, Fordhsm, GreenPORT OF LAHAINA.
ation for the current year will be devoted to liquidating port, 25 months oat, 1200 whsle.
debt
of
the
Feb. 22—American whaling bark Globe, West. Myitlc, 28
the
Bethel.
monthi, clesn.
Arrived.
Feb. 23—English merchant ship, Vancouver, Molt, 148 dayt
H. B. M.'sConsulateGeneral. fromLondon, merchandise to H. B. Co.
Feb. 6—American while ■hip Wm Thompson,Elsie, New
Honolulu, February 3d, 1848.
Feb. 23—Americsn wbale ship Lsgods, Finch, New Bed- IBedford, 15 month* out, 50 iperm, 600 whale.
Feb. 7—French whaling bark Asia, Le Maeeon, Havre. 19
18 months, 70 tperm, 1100 whsle.
9ia,—I have the satisfaction to inform you that the ford.
Feb. 24—American, thip Charles, Andrews, 23 dsys from months oat, 1350 whale.
Lords, Commissioners ol the Admiralty have directed Monterey.
Feb. 9—American whaling bark Oacar, Green, 86 month*
that twenty dollars per quarter be allowed to the Sea26.—Bark Bsmoset, Hollla, 125 days from Botton, (81 dtyt out, 700whale.
man's Chaplain at Woaboo, for the religious aid which |from the Equttor, Atlsatic Ocean. Ship, apeken by Btmetet:
he so kindly and zealously affords to distressed British ]Dec. 15,15t. 29 S. long. 46 W., whaling bsrk Yeoman, of
seamen at Little Greenwich Hospital, and that that al- Plymouth, 60 dsya fromRio Janeiro, 250 bble of oU. Dec. 24,
Bibles ( Bibles 11
of New London,
lowance, commencing from the Ist of January, 1848, will Ilet. 45 S long. 55 W., thip Peruvian,Brown,long.
thip At the study of the seamen's Chaplain a supply of
W.,
1100
700
Dec.
62
26,15t.
w.
47
as
29
tp.
mot.,
by
be
it
becomes
this
Consulate.
das,
will paid
Mas,eager, Arther, N. 8., g mot, 89 bbls. Deec. 27, Ist. 48 ]Bibles and Testamants it constantly on hand and for
I have the honor to be,
S. long. 63 W., passed ship President, of Nsntucket. Handing! sale. At present the assortment comprises those in the
Sir, vow most ob't. servant,
to the westward. Jsn. 19, psssed the English bsrk Agnes, j
WM. MILLER. Blskie, of Liverpool, Ist. 56 8. long. 80 W steering E. 8. E. English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguse,
The Rar. Ma. Damon,
January 11, mt. 63 8. long. 89 W., skip Ttmoleon, of N. 8., Dutch and Welsh languages.
a late arrival, some elegantly bound Family
Seamen's Chaplain, Honolulu.
bound.
I 36 not, 1899 bbls., homeward
■ nave been received from the depository of the
Sailed.
Feb. I—Hawaiian brlgautine Wilbelmine, Roatum, for Ms- American BibleSociety, New York. Prices from SI to i".
DONATIONS FOR THE BETHEL.
$99 M Two Ladles,
•8 99 satlaa.
4—Hawaiian
achooaer Starling Wlnckley.lbrSan Francisco.
60 90 Mr Henderson,
00
New
rs Rttatag.' sad
Mr Smith,
19 90 Feb. 15—American whsleship Wm Thompson, Ellis,
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Bedford,
to cratts.
tfctajntare,
1699
N A Friend,
Feb. 16—Americanwhale ship Cecal, GeUett, New Bedford, A Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance,
19 90
AFraaaa,
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to crusts.
DONATIONS FOB THE FRIEND.
Marine and Geaerml Intelligence.
Fab. 17—Americanwhale ship Saratoga, Smith, New Bed- Seamen,
f 99 :apt Imltl leratoga,
ford,
to cruise.
PUBUIHtD AND EDITED II
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99
Kong.
Feb. 19—English brig Lsura Ann, Tkosnss, for Hong
SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN.
Feb. 29—Americsnschooner Honolulu,Newell, for Msmls.
IMPORTS PER SAMOSET.
24—Hawaiian achooner Mary Ana, Belcham, for Co9006 packages sssrsheaHis, IS beats, 904 oars, 166,000 feet Feb. River.
TERMS.
„,
ssahir, 91,000 saiaglas, 90,000 laths, 4,000 cupboards, 9,000 lumbia
»i,so
Feb. 24—Preach whaling bark Asia, Le Mtlston, Havre, toi One copy per annom,
atnksts. 44,000 brieka, OSS p. hollow ware, and a lot of wood- cruise.
Two copies per annum,
2,50
packages aurchsadtse to L. Chamwars, to O. Brewer. 594
Memoranda.
Five
copies
per
annum,
g,OO
bsatesa. 849 do. do. to J. 0. ■salalag. 43 do. so. to E. 4H.
Capt. Swift of the Cortes tpokt Formosa, Briggt, Dec. 2«th Ten copies per annum,
,so
Ortsssa, 93 So. So. to C. Brewer 9d. 324 do. do. to S. Reyaalss. 41 do. do. to Crockett «t Co. 85 do. do. to Thomas on the Use long. 112, 38 months oat, 600 sperm, 1909 whale. JpT Single copies and bound volumes for 1,2,3,4
Oasswaaat. tide. so. toS. Bertleti.Jr. IB do. so to Makes Caps.
Briggt report, the loss of the American whsle bark Dt- and t years may be obtained at the Study of the Chap.
st 9 Brass aJaoseseO. H. Atkinson. 9 dodo to J. H.
Wess. 1 bag ss-sessteß-N. Castle. 160 pigs lead to order. stea, Davenport, wrecked on Chatham Island la Jaly last.— lain.
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FTHE RIEND.
HONOLULU,
Vol. 6.]
The Poet's Corner.
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For the Friend.
OF
MISERIES
ALCOHOL.
BYHAULTAUT.
JOHN Y
Touch not that sparkling glass, my friend,
There's poison in its beam;
'Twill like a serpent, sting at last,
However bright it seem.
Think not thou'lt lose by tastingnot,
In this thy loss is gain;
Place but that foe within thy mouth
'Twill steal away thy brain.
Tis like tbe harlot's heartless
smile
That beams but to destroy,
Twill mar thy prospects, bruise thy heart
And canker all thy joy.
There's ruin, murder, 'neath its brim,
Although it smiles full well,
'Tis a dire curse to those that drink
'Tis beverage of hell.
I could whisper in thine ear
Full many a dreadful tale;
Or I could scenes of horror show
Would turn thy features pale.
Come, turn thy steps with me, my friend;
I'll unfold to thy view
And show thee many a direful scene,
But no more dire than true.
Behold within the asylum's walls
Yon wretched maniac lie—
Hear his heart-rending sighs and groans,
List to his bitter cry.
Behold him on yon bed of straw,
Bound with an iron chain.
Know Alcohol laid him raving there,
And never taste again.
Come to yon prison's gloomy cell
And see upon the ground
Yon pale, emaciated wretch
With heavy iron bound.
He dwelt in joy and comfort once,
With every virtue fraught—
'Till in an evil, tempting hour
He drank the poisonous draught.
Then all his virtues, one by one,
Did quickly droop and die,
Unheeded passed the sufferer's moan
And hunger's piercing cry.
He quarrelled with a faithful friend,
Then drank again once more;
Beneath Rum's influence he fell
And murdered ere 'twas o'er.
Look at his now deserted home,
His broken hearted wife,
Driven to madness by his woe
A maniac for life I
Behold yon lovely, prattling child,
Once his supreme delight;
How ruined by that demon, Rom,
Hi* sun will set io night.
APRIL 1, 1848.
Add unto this a numerous list
Of broken-hetrted wives,
Of ruined children doomed to spend
In misery their lives,
Vet all thy skill will fail to tell
To thee, the thousandth part
Of ruin, misery and woe,
Caused by this monster's dart.
Behold yon trim and gallant ship,
How graceful she doth ride;
Mark well how neat her canvas Sts,
How swift she stems the tide.
Behold her now, she's clear from land,
Her crew are all called aft—
With his own hand the captain pours
For each the poisonous draught.
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from Britanny.
I was pleased with the appearance of the crew generally, however,
and particularly with the foreigners. They
were both stout and able-bodied, and were
particularly active and attentive to orders.
The passage commenced auspiciously and
promised to be a speedy one, as we took a
fine, steady, westerly wind soon after we left
soundings. To my great sorrow and uneasiness, I soon discovered a change in the con-
duct of the two foreigners. They became
insolent to the mates and appeared frequently to be under the influence of liquor;
and had evidently an undue influence over
the rest of the men.
Their intemperance
soon became intolerable, and as it was evident they had liquor on board with them, I
determined on searching the forcastle, and
The alluring taste incites to more,
Forward each seaman goes,
depriving them of it. An order to this effect
With reveling songs and shouts they praise
was given to the mates, and they were diThe vilest of their foes.
rected to go about its execution mildly, but
Behold her now, amid yon storm i
firmly, taking no arms with them as they
How dire confusion reigns—
were inclined to do, but to give every berth,
They're drunk with rum, not even on*
chest and locker in the forecastle a thorough
His senses now retains.
examination and bring aft to the cabin any
spirits they might find.
See 1 'neath her lev yon iron shore—
It was not without much anxiety that I
The storm still gathering fast,
them forward upon this duty.
sent
I reShe nears it now—alas t I fear
mained upon the quarter deck myself, ready
This hour will be her last.
to go to their aid should it be necessary. In
Ah ! see, she strikes! her masts are gone—
a few moments a loud and angry dispute was
Hark ! 'tis the signal gun;
succeeded by a sharp scuffle around the
To escape, in vain each seaman tries,
forecastle companion-way. The steward, at
Their earthly race is run.
my call, handed my loaded pistols from the
That maddening draught hath done its work,
cabin, and with them I hastened forward.
Behold amid the gloom
The Frenchman had grappled the second
mate who was a mere lad, by the throat,
Yon noble vessel, now a wreck—
'Twas rum that sealed her doom.
thrown him across the heel of- the bow-sprit,
and was apparently determined to strangle
Go turn thee back while safe, my friend,
Nor stand on danger's ledge,
him to death. The chief mate was calling
for assistance from below, where he was asIf thou'lt be saved fromsuch a doom,
sailed by the Guernsey man. The rest of
Oh! haste, and sign the Pledge.
Ship Isaac Hicks.
the crew were indifferent spectators, but
rather encouraging the foreigners than otherwise. I presented a pistol at the head of
the Frenchman and ordered him to release
the second mate, which he instantly did. I
The Providential Escape.
then ordered him into the foretop and the
In the year 1830, said Capt. Miller, I was other who were near into the maintop, none
bound in a fine stout ship of about 800 tons Ito come down under the pain of death until
burden, from the port of Philadelphia to ordered. The steward by this time brought
Liverpool. The ship had a valuable cargo ianother pair of pistols, with which I armed
on board and about nineteen thousand dollars Ithe second mate, directing him to remain on
in specie.
I had been prevented by other ideck, and went below into the forecastle
business from giving much of my attention imyself.
I found that the chief mate had
to the vessel while loading and equipping for been
slightly wounded in two places by the
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the voyage, but was very particular in my Iknife of his antagonist, who however ceased
directions to the chief mate, in whom I had Ito resist as I made my appearance, and we
The
great confidence, as he had sailed with me iimmediately secured him in irons.
for some years, to avoid entering if possible, isearch was now made and a quantity of liany but native American seamen. When quor found and taken to the cabin. The
we were about to sail he informed me that lrest of the men were now called down from
he had not been able to comply with my di-Ithe tops, and the Frenchman wan made the
rections entirely in this particular; but had companion of his coadjutor's confinement.
shipped two foreigners as seamen, one ana- I1 then expostulated at some length with the
tive of Guernsey and the other a Frenchman others upon their improper conduct and upon
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the readiness with which they had suffered ]of loaded pistols, with orders to keep them |chor again and procure assistance from
themselves to be drawn into such courses by in his berth; and during the. night watches shore. Not a word was uttered, but the two
two rascally foreigners, snd expressed hopes on deck never to go forward ofthe main mast,''guilty wretches staggered to.the main mast,
I should hsve no reason for further com- but to continue as constantly as possible near! where they remained petrified with horror,
plaints during the rest of the voyage. This the companion way, and call me upon the until the officer who had been sent for, apThey
remonstrance I thought had effect as they islightest occasion. After this, I laid down proached to take them into custody.
appeared contrite and promised amendment. in my bed ordering that I should be called then seemed in a measure to be recalled to a
They were dismissed and order was restored. at 4 o'clock for the morning watch. Only a sense of their appalling predicament, and utThe next day theforeigners strongly solic- few moments had elapsed when I heard three tered the most piercing expressions of laited pardon, with the most solemn promises or four knocks under the counter of the ship, mentation and despair.
of future good conduct; and as the rest of which is that part immediately under the They were soon tried and upon the testithe crew joined in their request 1 ordered cabin windows. In a minute or two they mony of the mate capitally convicted and
For 1were distinctly repeated.
I arose, opened executed.—[Nantucket Inquirer.
that their irons should be taken off.
several days the duties of the ship were per- the window and called. The mate answerformed to my entire satisfaction; but I dis- ed. I gave him the end of a rope to assist
From the Home Missionary.
covered in the countenances of the foreign- him up; and never shall I forget the flood of Interesting Circumstances in the
ers expressions of deep rancorous animosity gratitude which my delighted soul poured
History of a Sea-Captain.
to the chief mate, who was a prompt, ener- forth to that Being who had restored him to Furnished a misionary of the Sandwich Islands.
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by
getic seaman, requiring at all times ready and me uninjured. His story was soon told. He
history
,
orders.
The
of
affords
a
Captain
had gone forward upon being ordered by me,
implicit obedience to his
A week passed over in this way, when one after the calling of all hands and had barely happy illustration of the remark, 'if seamen
night in the mid watch all hands were called reached the forecastle when he was seized were converted, they would be powerful auxto shorten sail. On ordinary occasions of this>by the two foreigners, and before he could iliaries in the conversion of the world.' At
kind, the duty was conducted by the mate, utter more than one cry, which was drowned the same time it shows the efficacy of the
but he now went upon the forecastle. The in the roaring of the wind and waves, he was word of God, and that efforts to evangelize
night was dark and squally; but the sea wasi thrown over the bow. He was a powerful the heathen may sometimes prove a blessing
The topsails to seamen.
not high and the ship was running off about man and an expert swimmer.
attributes his conviction and
nineknots with the wind on the starboard of the ship were clewed down to reef, and Capt.
quarter. The weather being very unprom- her way of course considerably lessened— consequent conversion, (of which the eviising, the second reef was taken in the fore and in an instant he found an end of a rope, dence is very clear,) in a great measure unand main topsails, the mizen handed and the which was accidentally towing overboard, der God, to his intercourse with our missionfore and mizen top-gallant yards sent down. within his grasp, by which he dragged into ary brethren. The attendance on family
This done, one watch was permitted to goithe dead water or eddy that is always created worship at one of our stations, together with
below, and I prepared to betake myself to my under the stern of a vessel, particularly if personal conversations with missionaries, apberth, directing that the mate to whom I wish- she is full built and deeply laden as was the pear to have been the means of calling up and
ed to give some orders, should be sent to me. case with this. By a desperate effort he deepening religious impressions, which have
To my utter astonishment and consternation caught one of the rudder chains which was resulted in a remarkable change in his conword was brought to me after a short time very low and drew himself by it upon the duct; a change it is believed, which is but
that he was no where to be found. I hasten- step or jog of the rudder where he had suffi- an index of a corresponding change of
ed upon deck, ordered all hands up again, cient presence of mind to remain without heart.
questioned every man in the ship upon the calling out, until the light had ceased to Our friend is a young man, perhaps a little
subject, but they with one accord, declared shine through the cabin windows, when he over thirty years of age, by birth and eduLanterns concluded the search for him was over. He cation a Friend, of the more rigid class His
they had not seen him forward.
mind, naturally inquisitive and keen demands
were then brought and every accessible part then made the signal to me.
of the ship unavailingly searched.
I then, No being in the ship but myself was ap- reasons rather than authority; and is considin the hearing of the whole crew, declared prised of his safety, for the gale had in- erably more enlarged by reading, reflection
my belief that he must have fallen overboard creased and completely drowned the sounds and argumentation, than is common in his proaccidentally. I again dismissed one watch, of the knocking, opening the window, &c, fession. Although previous to his last voyand repaired to the cabin in a state of men- before they could reach the quarter deck, age, he had but little knowledge of the
tal agitation impossible to be described. For 1and there was no one in the cabin but our- Word of God, he had long since been connotwithstanding the opinion which I had ex- selves, the steward having retired to his vinced there is a God who governAhe world,
and by whom it will be judged in righteouspressed to the contrary, I could not but en- berth in the steerage.
tertain a strong suspicion that the unfortu- It was at once resolved that the second ness. Under these circumstances he left
nate man had met a violent death.
mate alone should be informed of his exist- home, and in accordance with these views
The second mate was a proteg* of mine, ence. He immediately betook himself to a the ship's crew were required on Saturday
and as I before observed a very young man, large vacant state-room, and for the remain- to make preparation for the Sabbath; and
of not much experience as a seaman.
I der of the passage all his wants were attend- when no whales appeared, no unnecessary
therefore felt that under critical circumstan- ed to by me. Even the steward was allowed work was done on that holy day; but when
the object of pursuit was in sight the sacredces my main support had fallen from me. It to enter the cabin as seldom as possible.
is needless to add that a deep sense of forNothing of note occurred during the re- ness of the day was forgotten, or at least
lornness and insecurity was the result of mainder of the voyage which was prosper- disregarded; all was bustle and anxiety.
these reflections.
ous. It seemed that the foreigners had only And although conscience would sometimes
My first step was to load and deposit in been actuated by revenge in the violence suggest 'your men will see the inconsistency
my state-room all the fire-arms on board, they had committed, for nothing further was between your apparent regard of the Sabamounting to several muskets and four pair attempted by them. In due season we took bath when there is no inducement to violate
of pistols. The steward was a faithful mu- a pilot in the channel and in a day or two we it, and your practice when the case is otherlatto man who had sailed with me for several entered the port of Liverpool. As soon as wise;'still through the force of education,
voyages. To him I communicated my sus- the proper arrangements were made we com- example and above all, 'an evil heart of unpicions and directed him to be constantly on menced warping the ship into the dock, and belief,' he deemed it justifiable to violate the
the alert, and should any further difficulty while engaged in this operation the mate ap- command of God on such occasions.
with the crew occur, to proceed directly to peared on deck, went forward and attended Such indeed, was the strength of the deHis usual to his duties as usual.
my state-room and arm himself.
A scene occurred lusion under which he labored, that even
berth was in the steerage, but I further di- which is beyond description; every feature after he had resolved to yield himself a livrected that he shouid on the following morn- of it is as vivid in my imagination as though ing sacrifice to God, its hold on him was not
ing clear out and occupy one in the cabin it occurred yesterday, and will be to my lat- at once broken. He was not convinced that
near my room.
The second mate occupied est breath. The warp dropped from the the fourth commandment was a perpetual
a small stats-room opening into the passage bands of the horror-stricken sailors, and had ordinance, binding on all generations.
In
which led from the steerage into the cabin. it not been taken up by some boatmen on his intercourse with our brethren, above reI called him from the deck, gars him a pair 1board I should have been compelled
to an- ferred to, the subject came up, and although
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the arguments adduced in support of the tion on boardnis ship.
He was with us at; and seamen with those native tribes of Poryperpetual obligation of the divine command, the Islands at a time when the Lord was-1nesia which have, and which have not, been
were not to his mind conclusive, the repose carrying on his work in a peculiar manner; brought under missionary influence.
of his conscience was disturbed. One re- and manifested a deep interest in its promarked to him, 'if you are a christian you gress. After witnessing the tears, and sobs, In our last we reported the wreck of the
will desist from taking whales on the Sab- broken accents of numbers who came to in- American whale ship 'William Perm,' and a
bath.' He had already come to the conclu- quire what they must 'do to be saved,' he1French whaler of 600 tons at one ofthe
sion that if he could be covinced from scrip- remarked, 'this must be the work of the
Hervey group, where labor the lone missionture, that the fourth commandment was still Spirit of God.' Twice he addressed our
binding, he would at once renounce it. To people in public through an interpreter in a aries, the Rev. Mr. Royle and lady. Those
satisfy his mind on this point he took up the very solemn and appropriate manner. Prob- vessels were nearly complete wrecks; their
New Testament, with Scott's Commentary, ably little short of three thousand heard the respective crews were compelled to seek seand had read to the Revelation without being gospel from his lips. He showed their inficurity for their lives on shore, but we have
convinced of his error. But on reading the nite obligations to Christ, the way of salvatext, 'I was in the spirit on the Lord's day,' tion through him, and urged them to embrace not heard of their massacre, or of their bethe conviction was irresistible that the Lord's the offered mercy immediately, while the ing inhumaniy treated. We have, however,
day must be something different from other Holy Spirit was striving with them. The heard that when Capt. Whimpenny aud his
days, must be more sacred, else why should solemn stillness of the audience and the
it be thus distinguished ? Reflection on tearful eyes of numbers testified the deep crew of the ' William Perm,' got on shore,
they ' found friends in Mr. and Mrs. Royle
this caused a more correct appreciation of interest with which he was heard.
Without reHis attachment to the word of God ap- the English missionaries, who did all they
other passages of scripture.
He
gard to the opinions of men, his mind be- peared to be ardent and absorbing.
could for them.' Some years ago, the
came fully convinced of the sinfulness of all seemed to regard it emphatically as the
labor, for pleasure or profit on the Sabbath. bread that sustained his spiritual life. Mrs. ' Averick'was wrecked at the Society IslNor was his practice long uninfluenced by Rowe's 'Devout Exercises of the Heart'ands, the Jefferson' at the Sandwich,
his opinion, for he read the scriptures with seemed perfectly congenial with his views and numerous others which might be reprayer lorDivine illumination, resolved to be and feelings. Still he exhibited the simplici- ferred to; but their respective crews were
guided by truth wherever she might lead ty and earnest desire after divine knowledge
him. As soon therefore, as the path of duty and entire conformity to the Divine Mind, secure from harm, and we have never heard
that it was otherwise with the property which
was clearly discovered, the decision to pur- peculiar to babes in Christ.
with us makes; was brought on shore. It is upon record
sue it was formed; and before another temptThe visit of Capt.
ation to this transgression occurred, was us more earnestly desire the approach of that sea-faring men have experienced an uncommunicated to his mate and crew—the in- that day when. the 'abundance of the sea told number of acts of
kindness from the naterest they must have felt, (being sharers in shall be converted to Christ.'
The next
tives of those islands where missionaries
the profits,) notwithstanding.
Sabbath they were at sea he remarked, 'it
have labored. We would not be understood
seemed as if the Lord would try whether or
as confining our remarks in their application
not he would trust in bim and follow him
to any one group, or to the influence of
fully.' There was a remarkably favorable
opportunity to take whales; and it was un- Missions commercially considered. Americans over those missionaries who bederstood when he left home, that in his opinlong to other countries.
The sailors who calumniate them, [the
ion no day was too sacred for this employment. His owner, who was not a religious missionaries,] forget to compare the security Let us now look upon another picture.
But now Capt. which they enjoy there now, with those fierce 1This number of our paper contains the acman, had a son on board.
was convinced the practice was sin- and sanguinary traits which formerly render- count of scenes of bloody massacre that
ful; and should he, to gain the favor of man ed so terrible those copper-colored and tatand enrich himself, forfeit the favor and in- tooed tribes, among whom the illustriousi will scarcely find their parallel in the 'Pirate's
It is only necessary toi own Book.' The inhabitants on Sydenham's
cur the wrath of the Almighty ? He had no Cook lost his life.
difficulty in deciding, and seemed to think it mention it, to vindicate the work accomplish- Island have never, as we are aware, been
strange that men who acknowledge the per- ed at the Sandwich Islands."—[Extract of a
petual obligation of the moral law, should speech of Count Agenor dc Gasparin before brought under missionary influence in the
least degree, either Protestant or Catholic.
hesitate a moment in cases like this. After the French Chamber of Deputies.
this three weeks elapsed, and not a whale
effects ofthe mis- They are the untutored sons of nature, who
was seen.
Again they appeared on the In estimating the genuine
,do not need, as some assert, to have missionLord's day but his heart was 'fixed, trusting sionary enterprize, there is a disposition to aries
go among them; in other words, misin the Lord,' and the day was kept holy. overlook the indirect or incidental influence
do them more harm than
's
success
comThe next day, Capt.
upon the security which is thereby given to sionaries would
menced; and thenceforth, with short inter- property and the lives of sea-faring men. good ! We hope our readers will look on
vals continued, till every vessel on board was
this picture, then on thai;' comparing the
full, and could he, (like the widow whose oil This point is happily touched upon in the
Other instances of equal barbarity
was miraculously increased,) have borrowed French Count's noble vindication ofProtest- two.
have
had
more
oil.
In ant missions, before the Chamber of Depu- might be cited.
more vessels he could
a season remarkably unfavorable to others
Not only sailors, but others are often Even in a commercial point of view, Maon the same ground, his success was pecu- ties.
at
our
station
heard to declare that the inhabitants of Poly- rine Insurance offices and Ship-owners in
liarly good. When he arrived
his heart seemed full to overflowing with nesia would have been far better off if En- the United States and Europe might well afto defray the entire outlay now made
gratitude to God. He said from the time he
and American missionaries had never ford
had resolved to sanctify the Sabbath, he had glish
for the support of missionary establishments
possessed peace and joy of which he had visited their shores.
the Pacific. This may be deemed strong
.in
subthe
cruise
now
to
the
discuss
It is not our object
previously no conception. During
he had established a Sabbath school and Bi- ject of missions only so far as to bring under language, yet it is not more so than the nable class, which embraced the whole crew;
fact that commerce has i ture of the subject will fully justify.
also a meeting exclusively for devotion. If consideration the
Those of our readers who may dissent
I mistake not they had also daily religious thereby been benefited, and thelives of seaFacts i from these views, we would recommend no
worship in the cabin. He had offered a faring men rendered more secure.
dollar to each of the crew who would commit are stubborn things,' says the old proverb. longer to sail in the wake of the missionary
to memory the ten commandments. A numi vessel or dwell whera this influence is felt.
ber had accepted the offer.
He found no We wish to refer our readers to some factsirTaey
should strike out into lbs broad ocean,
of
traders
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visit Ocean, Sydenham's and Drummond's■ surmounting many difficulties* and enduring ney here is entirely out of the question, we
delays so tedious that I had almost relinquish- have consequently no pecuniary resources,
Islands.
If the view from the ship's deck( ed
the hope of attaining the object of my de- and this circumstance has paralyzed my deis not sufficient, let them take up a residence-9 sire, an opportunity offered itself; and that signs hitherto.
on shorn, but on no account attempt teaching{in a manner somewhat singular. The pro" For to undertake so long a journey to a
the inhabitants the nature of the gospel : O) prietor of a small vessel of but eighteen tonsi place where lam personally unknown; the
hearing me express my anxiety to successful issue of my project for a removal
no, tbey are better off now !
Melville, the burthen,
obtain a passage to Pit cairn's Island, re- so very doubtful; and to be dependant (at
author of ' Typee' and ' Omoo,' tried such a-1 marked, it was a spot he had long desired to the outset) for a meal or a lodging, require
residence among the Marquesans, but howi visit and if I would assist him in fitting out more nerve than I give myself the credit of
go with me. I accepted possesing.
the poor fellow,- ragged, lame, hungry and] his vessel be would
his proposal advanced him what money I
There is however one favor I am going
oft fearing his emaciated body might grace a1 \could command and committing myself toito "ask
at your hands, the which, if you can
cannibal's table, sighed for other scenes andI Him who stilleth the raging of the waves, with propriety comply, will establish a weighother associates.
Even the charms of thes embarked from Callao dcLima, with no other-Ity claim on my gratitude. The request is
person than the owner of the little cutter, this, viz. If you think I could obtain a sitgentle Fayaway could not detain him among and
in six weeks (through the mercy of uation as a storekeeper or other mercantile
the happy Typeeans, whose children frolick-,
"God,) arrived here in safety.
employment, where by strict integrity and
ed the live-long day without quarrelling. Yett "Five months after my arrival, John Adams economy I might realize a sufficient sum in
[ departedthis life, with (I have every reason the course of two or three years to pay the
how many readers have been found to credit'
every word Melville has written in praise of.to believe) a good hope through grace.— passage of my wife and family, (twelve in
After his decease, the superintendence number) to Oahu, you would be pleased to
the Marquesan savages, and discreditable to of the spiritual affairs of the island, and the notify the same in one or two numbers of the
his missionary countrymen, while they will'1 education of the children devolved on me " Friend" about the time the ships return
not read the truthful testimony of old andI chiefly; and from that time to the present, from the north west coast. And the probathe exception of ten months, during bility is it would reach me here; for though
veteran missionaries, who have spent twenty (with
which
period I was banished from the Island no captain is certain oftouching at this place
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or thirty years in doing the people good. Ak Iby brute force, and recalled by letters of when leaving the Islands, yet any one who
run-away, dashing sailor understands thej Ipenitential apology). I have been with them might have a copy of the Friend on board
and can say, containing matter relative to our community,
whole subject of missions; what he says must through evil and good report,
without vanity I have lived to see the labor would if he called here be sure to send the
be so, he has been there ! But the old and (of my hands prosper; for there is not a per- paper on shore. I can easily obtain a pasexperienced missionary, with withered locks, ison on the Island between the ages of six sage for myself, and if there is a probability
he, alas! is deceived in the natives; ah, he is '.yearsand twenty-five, who has not received, of succeeding in my desire, and you will inor is not receiving a tolerable education. form me of the same, I should embark the
laboring to perpetuate a ' humbug !'
jOf
their spiritual improvement and welfare first opportunity.
I shall say nothing at present, and though I
may introduce the subject at a future period, Caspar Hauser.—It is now near a score
yet would rather their piety should be tested, ofyears, since we began to read about Casi
HONOLULU, APRIL 1, 1848.
appreciated, and inferred from their general par Hauser. We shall never forget the deep
conduct to, and among those persons who
Pitcarn'sIsland.
sympathy we felt for the poor boy, who had
occasionally visit us for supplies.
leave
to
I
next
would
subject,
beg
"The
for
years been confined in a dark room, with
Our columns have frequently contained alobtrude on your notice, is of a more general no other
Islusions to the inhabitants on Pitcairn's
playmates than "two wooden hornature but of paramount importance to our
ses."
land. By the arrival of the Falcon" we community. There is one untoward but
How strange we thought, that a boy
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horizon
who
must
have loved sport and play like
of paternal
have received late intelligence from thatl prominent object on the
and
which
affection,
though
imperceptibly,
other
boys, yet should never know that there
quarter. The present number of our paper,
ytt rapidly approaches our increasing colony, were other
beings in the world or universe,
contains "a card" addressed to persons re- and that is the imperious necessity of a sepahimself
and the man that brought his
siding on the Sandwich Islands, by Mr. Nobbs. ration; for so very limited are the available beside
island
that
some
families
who
food, (whose face he never saw.) We recAs the medium of communication is so in- portions of the
number
ten
or
twelve
have
not
five
persons
collet
to have heard the idea advanced, that
direct and uncertain, we would reccomraend I acres of arable land to divide
among them.
our friend to visit the Islands and examine1 "Animal food is a luxury obtained with 'Caspar Hauser' must be some "great man's
for himself. Openings are frequently occur- difficulty once or twice in the week, and; son." How strange to, that when Caspar
of very hard labor began to talk, somebody shouid be so wicked
ring for persons to find steady employment, though we have by dintcloth
and other in- as to murder him ! For
been enabled to obtain
many years thus
who are of "steady" habits.
dispensible necessaries from whale ships in the
subject has rested not only in our own
The following extract is taken from a pri- exchange for potatoes, yet this resource is
vate communication addressed by Mr. Nobbsi beginning to fail us; not from a scarcity of mind, but we presume in many others; hence
our part to it was with no little surprise that on opening
to the Editor. It contains much information, visitors, but from inability on
supply them.
which we have no doubt will be interesting "This is the exact state of affairs at pre- the August number of the American ElecI
to the general reader. The more any onesent; how much it will be aggravated ten tic Magazine, we found a long article, coacquaints himself with the condition of the years from this may be imagined, but can- pied from HowittV Journal, [London] ennot be fully realized even by ourselves. — titled Caspar Hauser,' the hereditary Prince
inhabitants oa Pitcairn's Island, the more Whether
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the British Government will again
interested will he become in their future 1 interest itself in our behalf is doubtful, if it'of Baden." The discussion ofthe subject, approspects. Should any of them colonize, wei does not, despite the most assiduous industry, pears to be revived in England, but not upon the
hope they nay enjoy those blessings else- a scanty allowance of potatoes and salt— continent, because offear. This article conthe Tibuta and Maro will be the unchangwhere, which it has been their good fortune to ing food and raiment of the rising generation.( tains a vast amount of very curious evidence,
experience in the land of their birth.
I have written to General Miller on the sub- to elucidate the mysterious question. Who
"More than twenty years ago, I left:ject; and have for some time entertained was Caspar Hauser ? Some years ago the
England for the express purpose of visiting; thoughts ofcoming to Oahu to see what pros-,court of Bavaria appointed an eminent lawPitcairn's Island, and to remain there if I jpects there might be ofobtaining a location yer to investigate the murder of Caspar
could render my talents available to the in- for the inhabitants generally, and my own !
habitants. After escaping many dangers, family in particular. But as realizing mo- Hauser. At length there was a very abrupt
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termination of the investigation, and in his getting into a boat that had been lowered. tage than they herd in the school-house, as
report occurs this announcement. " There The next day more natives arrived from they entered shouting to the top of their
are circles of human society into which the arm the shore. They robbed the ship, attempt- voices,
" Aole an c Inu Rama."
of justice dares not penetrate." The murderer ing unsuccessfully to run her ashore, and
of Caspar is supposed to be still living, and then all abandoned her. After the vessel The exercises in the meeting-house were
the parties concerned in his mysterious im- was deserted by the natives, these who had opened by singing and prayer.
After this,
prisonment, to be intimately connected with saved themselves in the boat returned on six boys in succession attended to declamathe court of Baden. If any foundation can board, and put away for port, supposing tion, in which they did great honor to thembe placed upon the insinuations in the article Capt. Spencer and his men must have been selves, as it was the first attempt ever made
referred to, the world may yet see a book, massacred. After the Triton left, Capt. on Molokai.
Singing followed, after which
containing much evidence to substantiate Spencer and his men, having endured in- the audience was interested by a well writthe claim that Caspar Hauser, was the He- credible hardships and suffering, succeed- ten and well delivered address on the evils
ed in getting clear of the island, and on of intemperance, by one of the senior class
reditary Prince of Baden.
board the Alabama of Nantucket. After a of Lahainaluna. This address was followed
Account offive young men, who left the Liver- few days he obtained a passage direct to this by the renewal of the Temperance Pledge.
pool, of JVete Bedford, on the uttttern coast port, on board the Japan. This latter ves- This was done by each school rising sucsel had, strange to say, a shorttime previously cessively and promising to refrain from all
of Patagonia.
While the "Liverpool" and "Eleanor" spoken the ill fated Triton. At that time the use of anything that can intoxicate. After
the renewal ofthe Pledge, inquiry was made
were lying in port "Ottoway" one of the wounded were doing well.
if any during the year had broken it. .Only
Eleanor's crew, named William Hogardus,
two of this character were found out of the
went on board the Liverpool, to "gam" in
For the Friend
These two
whaler's language. Accompanied by four Education, Temperance and Statistics respect- nearly 1000 who were present.
were called out on the spot, and rebuked beof the Liverpool's crew, viz John Brady, of ing the Island of Molokai.
fore the assembly; but upon promise to drink
Kentville, New York, Charles Howland, of
18,
Jan.
1818.
Kaluaaha,
no more, their standing in the society was
New Bedford, Gilbert Smith, New Jersey,
over, the thousand
Stephen Crary, Rome, New York, said BoMr. Editor :—lt may not be unin- continued. This being
gardus escaped to the coast of Patagonia. teresting to you, and perhaps not to young voices, aided by the choir, struck up
the TemWhile there, these unfortunate young men some of the readers of the Friend, to have to the tune of the Good Shepherd,
endured almost incredible hardships, suf- a short account of our Juvenile Temperance perance Hymn, and performed it in a style,
fering from hunger and cold. At the end Anniversary, and some of the exercises con- which if it was not so refined as some music
we have heard, was none the less thrilling
of seven months exile, died William Bogar- nected with it.
dus, of Cooksokie, on the Hudson River.— The examination of the schools through- to the soul.
He was buried in port Ottoway. At the end out the island commenced on Wednesday, The next thing in order, was an address
of another month died Stephen Crary, his and closed on Thursday, previous to New from Mr. Andrews to the schools, which he
remains were sunk in the harbor, because Year's Day. The result of the examination closed by presenting a clock to the school
his comradeswere unable through weakness, showed clearly an advance upon former which, during the year had made the greatto bury him. When another month and a years, in most or all the branches taught, est proficiency. The exercises of the occasion closed by pertinent addresses from
half had passed away, the harbor was visited especially in Sacred Music.
by the "Peruvian" of New London, Capt. The members from the different branchesi Messrs. Hunt and Armstrong, when a proBrown. The survivors, Brady, Smith, and of the church having generally assembled at cession was again formed, which advanced
Howland were kindly received on board the the station, Friday was devoted to fasting in a circuitous way to the feast which was
Peruvian. Before leaving the bay, Captain and preparation for the Sacrament, and to waiting for the cordial salutation of its hunBrown erected a railing around Bogardus's the admission of about 130 new members to gry friends, and which ocoupied half an
grave, nailing a head board on a neighboring the Communion. The meeting was a solemni acre, over which a shelter had been erected
tree, in full view of the harbor. Bogardus one and deeply interesting. Rev. Mr. Arm- .to ward off the rays of the sun. But as
kept a full journal, which is now in the hands strong preached the preparatory sermoni Providence ordered, it was not the sun but
of Captain Brown. Soon after leaving port from Eccl. iv: 4, in which promptness and | therain that was to annoy us; for before
Ottoway, the Peruvian spoke the "Eleanor" faithfulness in the discharge of the obliga- eating operations could conmence, the clouds
began to empty their contents upon us. This
to which Charles Howland was transferred. tions of religion, were forcibly urged.
The Peruvian next spoke the Boston ship On the morning of the New Year, the though it did not Increase the pleasure of
Samoset, to which Brrady was transferred. children assembled in the village school- the work in hand, materially increased the
Gilbert Smith, still remains on board the house, which was so densely filled that therei dispatch with which it was finished.
Peruvian. We have gleaned the facts, was no space to stand comfortably among The Sabbath following was an interesting
from the account given by Brady, who came them. Clean and neatly clad, and over- day. Both our largest houses were filled
in the Samoset.
flowing with glee and cheerfulness, they with hearers, and we had two sermons at the
altogether presented the most agreeable same time. In the afternoon the Sacrament
Attempt to Massacre the Crew of the spectacle we had witnessed for a long time. was administered to nearly a thousand comShip Triton, at Sydenham's Island.— After they were all seated, the Daily Food' municants, and rarely have we witnessed a
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While the ship Triton, in January last, was presented to all who could read.
It deeper interest manifested by the people on
was cruising off Sydenham's Island, she was was received with great avidity. The teach- any similar occasion.
On the whole, we
visited by a boat's crew of natives, headed ers were then requested to point out the give the preference to the last anniversary to
by one Manuel, a Portuguese, who offered scholars that deserved rebuke for bad con- any one ever held here before, as giving
a fluke chain and other articles for sale. duct and for deserting school. The ten or more evidence of the advance of the people
Capt. Spencer went on shore to trade. He fifteen that came under this description were in knowledge and prosperity.
and his boat's crew were forcibly detained. caused to stand up before the company, and The population of Molokai is somewhat
One hundred and eightyThe next day Manuel and a party of natives received from Mr. Armstrong an addressiless than 6000.
There have
went on board, (made some trifling excuse suited to their circumstances, and after one have died the past year.
about Capt. Spencer remaining onshore,) promising to behave properly hereafter were been only one hundred and one births.
and desired to remain over night. During again allowed to mingle with the mass, all'There are 1157 children in the schools; of
the night, they rose upon the crew, shot the of which will doubtless be benefited by the these 678 are boys, 479 girls. Eight hunman at the wheel, William Paisler, of New unpleasant ordeal through which the delin- dred, readers; 367 unable to read.
Bedford, killed the cooper, Andrew Folger quents had passed.
Next, the different The church members in regular standing,
of Nantucket, and two South Sea Islanders. schools arranging themselves in double file, are 1020. These have paid the past year,
In the bloody affray the mate was badly passed out and went in procession, each un- $320 dollars for the support of the missionawounded and several of the crew. As if der its own flag, the distance of nearly a ries', and contributed at the monthly concert,
considerable sum
Besides,
justice had begun its work, Manuel was in- quarter of a mile, and entered the meeting- $263 89.
stantly killed with a lance, and nearly all of house, the main body of which was crowded contributed for the poor among themselves.
Yours truly,
his companions. A part ofthe Triton's crew as thickly as possible with young immortals.
saved themselves by jumping over board and Here they appeared to even better advanH. R. HITCHCOCK.
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CoAmerr espoincdaennce.
these papal communities is to degrade and ination heterodox people will. It is not left
demoralize, and to obliterate in a measure, Ito our choice whether we will feel its influLetter No. m.
Ithe sense of decency and the love of delica-1ence or no.
and refinement.
Fourthly, we and the Germans are becomEdinburgh and Antwerp contrasted lnfluence cy On
the evening after this meeting, I at- iing one. The improvements in modes of
architecture
ifc.
of
tended some public exercises of the Porter travelling have brought us near, by lessening
Boston, Sept. 6, 1847, ]Rhetorical Society of the Seminary, in theIshe time required to go and come from there.
Mr. Editor,—ln my last I gave you a,chapel. First, an oration by a member o.'The extensive emigration of their people to
partial notice of a meeting in the chapel of |the senior class; the subject, causes of the this country is promoting our union. The
the Theological Seminary, Andover. Profes- diversity in the religions of heathen nations. German influence is now predominant in the
sor Edwards on that occasion, after conclud- It was handled with skill, and considerable istate of Pennsylvania. The same in the city
ing his remarks in regard to Ireland, pro- |beauty appeared in the speaker's theory and iof Cincinnati. Their learned men are visitHe said he in the illustrations that were brought to sus- ing us in increasing numbers.
ceeded to notice Belgium.
sometimes thought a person ought to go di-1tain it. It was evident that both research By all this he would not be understood to
rectly from Edinburgh to Antwerp, without,and imagination had contributed in itsi overlook the fact that there are many errors
visiting intermediate places, in order to be preparation, and the interest of the hearers in their doctrines of beliefand rules ofpracfully impressed with the contrast between was not exhausted when the orator had ad- tice. Their wretched observance, or rather
Protestantism and Popery. The former city dressed them for an hour.
non-observance of the Sabbath is one.
is a thoroughly Protestant city; the latter Following this was a debate on the;Still there are many safeguards for us against
thoroughly Roman Catholic; and in the two question whether a converted Roman Cath- these pernicious influences.
are seen, so to speak, the extremes of the olic ought to be re-baptized on his admission
1. The eminently practical character of
two systems. The results of these peculiar- to a Protestant church. According to the our nation is averse to our falling into the
hies are seen on every hand; it is observable custom of the society in this class of exer- abstract, speculative way of thinking in
in the architecture of their respective, cises, two ofits members had been appointed IGermany.
churches. In Antwerp the Cathedral is ■to lead in the discussion. They spoke, one 2. The fact that Calvanistic theoloy is so
perhaps the handsomest church in the world. to the affirmative, the other to the negative extensively prevalent and deeply rooted
Other churches also in the city are beautiful of the question, and each for ten minutes. amongst us is a safeguard.
specimens of architecture and full of orna- This is the limit assigned for each speaker 3. Another is the occurrence and the
ment within. The walls are covered with in a debate, in order that there may be vari- promotion of revivals of religion in this
paintings, sometimes the works of Reubens ety and opportunity for all who wish to take country, when periodically, men's minds are
and other masters; sculpture of various a part. The one who led spoke with anima- aroused and turned with earnest attention to
kinds appears in the room and the house is tion, and the second replied with good-natur- the subject. Let us then explore German
handsomely furnished. In Edinburgh the ed severity. The further consideration o.itheology and literature with discrimination
places of worship are very plain in their the subject was then postponed on account and sound judgment, choosing what is good
and rejecting what is evil, securing the
style of architecture and within are destitute of the lateness of the hour.
of paintings and nearly bare of furniture.
M. wheat and letting the chaff go.
In the latter city the sermons are long and
4. A fourth reason for becoming acquaintdoctrinal, and frequently fail to interest the
ed with the Germans is, that though the
Letter
No.
it.
audience, while at Antwerp, in the three or
character of their piety be not on the whole,
Theology lts influence on the Ameri- so good as ours, yet
four sermons of which he heard a part, the German
we may learn something
from them.
It is right to learn, even from
priest seemed to be full of earnestness and can mind Andover Seminary, c/c.
Boston, Sept. 9, 1847. an enemy. One characteristic of their piety
eloquence, and to hold the attention of his
hearers.
Mr. Editor,—During my recent visit at■ is cheerfulness. In very many instances
The professor then considered the questioni Andover, though it was not a long one, I their religion is seen to shed a lustre over
whether the fine arts, cultivated with so almost came to feel myself a regular semina- their whole life, and beams forth continually.
much zeal and carried to such perfection asirian. I attended with my friend the morning; They regard English, Scotch and American
they have been in continental Europe, have and evening prayers in the chapel, went in christians as stern, sad and gloomy. During
on the whole been productive of good rather occasionally to a recitation, and mingled the meetings of the Evangelical Alliance
than evil. He thought with many othersi with the students in many of their devotion- held last year in London, Dr. Tholuck, one
they had not. He spoke of the church arch- al and literary meetings.
day met Professor Edwards, and expressed
itecture, furnishing as it does such a feast of At one of the seminary conference meet- pleasure at seeing him. He said he had
The people veneratei ings which I attended, Professor Edwardsi been longing for an opportunity to speak with
beauty to the eye.
their ancestors, who bequeathed te themi said he had been asked the day before why some of the English and American clergythese splendid edifices, some of which were i American students should deem it important men, but could only see them on the platcommenced in the middle ages, when this to become acquainted with the German lan- form. 'ajTou have a strange way," said he,
art reached a point of perfection never at- guage and theology. His first reply wasi" of holding meetings. One session follows
tained before or since. They venerate the that we might be able to answer German ob- another, flay after day, giving no time for
structures themselves, nay, the very walls. jections to our views and doctrines.
To do friendly, personal intercourse. You seem to
The paintings also, and the sculpture in the! this, we must understand their ground of be- forget the social part of our natures." The
churches are in the highest style of these lief and arguments, just as it is necessary toi necessary intervals between the sessions
arts. To these the people have free access;; understand Swedenborgianism or any form of were occupied with taking meals and the
business of committees,
they are captivated by their beauty, their error to oppose it.
feelings are moved by the scenes they repSecondly, Germany had done very much During most of the last term which expirresent, they worship the Deity, the Virgini for the advancement oftheology as a science. Ed on the first iust., the theological seminary
and the saints through them, and finally be- They have applied science to theology as itt has been deprived of the valuable services of
lieve a real presence exists upon the canvasi has not been before. Their complete ar- Professor E. A. Park. He has been laid
and in the block and worship the work of rangement of the whole subject is new. A aside by serious illness, arising from a diffitheir own hands. A visitor from a Protestant practical benefit of this is seen in our nowculty in the throat and over exertion after
country frequently experiences a sense of"superior power to defend the doctrines of thei his health began to be affected.
Since Dr.
horror at the paintings on the walls of thei Bible. The doctrines of the Trinity and the Woods vacated the Professorship of Chrischurches which in disobedience of a plaini divinity of Christ can be defended now as lian Theology, Professsor Park has performscripture command, are frequently intendedI they could not be thirty years ago. Fewer ed the duties of that office as well as those
to represent God the Father.
A similar texts are adduced, but these are really proof( of the department of Sacred Rhetoric. At
feeling is awakened by the numerous pic- texts. They can be rested upon as a surei the commencement of the last term he was
tures and statues everywhere met with andI foundation. The same is true of the whole regularly transferred from the latter department to the former.
frequently in the highest style of art, whichirange of biblical interpretation.
Under the pressure of
exhibit men and women in a state of perfect Thirdly, German literature and theology manifold labors, some of which it was cernudity. This feeling by degrees becomesi are very interesting and attractive, and if tainly his duty not to assume, or sooner to
Use and less sensitive, and the effect onijorthodox people do not introduce it to thisi have declined, he broke down. He has
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Among the hundreds on the beach wherei and a feather wreath or corona on his head—
since been on a jaunt to the White Mountains
in New Hampshire, and has hoped to return we landed, was the tall, portly, giganticito say nothing of his being destitute of has,
to labor in his field next term. The Profes- figure of a native chieftain in his prime, gloves, stockings, shoes, and pants—was insorship of Sacred Rhetoric still remains va- Kuakini, the brother of Kaahumanu, and troduced to tbe first company of white wocant. Several individuals have been men- subsequently the governor of Hawaii, who men whom he ever saw. Happy to show civility to this company, at our own table, we
tioned for it, in those classes of the commu- invited us to his house.
nity who take an interest in such matters and " After a short call there, and another at placed the king at the head of it, and imthe trustees have had the subject under con- Mr. John Young's, we eagerly sought the plored the blessing of the King of kings,
our food and on the interview. All assideration at several meetings; but it is a king at his dingy, unfurnished, thatched hab- upon
difficult matter to decide upon an appoint- itation, where we found him returned fromi sembled onthe quarter-deck ofthe Thaddeus,
On our being introducedI and the mission family with the aid of a bassment to such a chair.
An additional in- his sea-bathing.
structor is so urgently required however, that to him, he, with a smile, gave us the custom- ■ viol played by George P. Kaumualii, and of
the voices of the captain and officers, sang
it is expected an election will soon be made. ary ' Aloha.'
"At this time, we had not the means oi hymns of praise.
M.
knowing fully the standing and influence of " On the 7th, several of the brethren and
New Book.
Kaahumanu, and perhaps lost time and op- ■ sisters visited the king and chiefs, endeavorA RESIDENCE OF TWENTY-ONE portunities on that account; but we sooni ing to make their acquaintance and secure
YEARS IN THE SANDWICH ISL- learned to appreciate her importance in thei their confidence. On the Bth we felt it necessary to ask of the king that a portion of
ANDS; Or the Civil, Religious and Polit- nation.
ical History of those Islands: containing " The king and his four mothers, and fivei our mission might disembark at Kailua, and
a particular view of the Missionary ope- wives, and little brother and sister, consti- the rest at Honolulu, believing that it would
rations connected with the Introduction and tuted the royal family, if such a group can be far better than for us all to leave the king
or for all to remain with
Progress of Christianity and Civilization properly be called a family. Two of hisi and go to Oahu,which
he was proposing to
him
Kailua,
Kamamalu
were
his
fathat
wives,
Kinau,
and
the
Hiram
People.
By
Hawaiian
among
and
a
l
eave
ere
So
far
as we could learn,
third,
Kekauluohi,
er's
a
long.
American
daughters;
Bingham, a. m., Member of the
Oriental Society, and late Missionary of the half-sister of theirs, had been his father'si Honolulu ought to be early occupied.
"To this proposition the king replied,
American Board.—Hartford: Hezekiah wife.
Though in this royal family circle, and 1' White men all prefer Oahu. I think the
Huntington. New York: Sherman Conits honored connections, there were natural Americans would like to have that island.'
verse.—lB47.
be well directed, This was disheartening; but for our comfort
if
This is a volume long expected and the char- powers which, they could
we believed were of great promise to theihe gave us permission to land at Kailua, and
acter of which is fully set forth by the above nation, to the world and to themselves for offered us a temporary shelter in an extentitle. As an historical account of the estab- the world to come; yet they and the nationi sive, barn-like, thatched structure, without
lishment and prosecution of the American had, on our arrival neither book, pen, nor floor, ceiling, partition, windows or furniture.
pencil, for amusement, or business, or for We examined to see if it were possible to
Mission on the Sandwich Islands, it is ex- acquiring
information or communicating lodge a mission family of twenty-two persons
ceedingly valuable. Our limits at present, thought.
in such a hovel, to make them reasonably
comfortable
there, where water for drinking
an
account
of
the
a
as
of
the
us
to
copy
Being
polygamist,
many
allow
only
will
first missionaries landing at Kailua, Hawaii; chiefs were, the king doubtless felt what he and cooking would need to be brought four
where resided the King.
They had previ- expressed as an objection to our settlement; miles by hand, and at the same time be adat
Kawaihae.
'If I receive and patronize these missiona- ■ vantageously situated for doing the work for
touched
merely,
ously
Ast which we came. We hesitated.
Captain
Landing of the first Missionaries.— ries, I shall be allowed but one wife.'
next day.
had
us
to
debark
the
our
observed
Blanchard
probably
suggesturged
practice
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of
of the
April, 1820,
" On the morning
allowed our practice for-We declined. We assured his majesty that
163 days from Boston, we came to anchor, ed the objection, we
to give the true answer. Jehovah has a tabu once in seven days, and
the
time
being
Kailua.
Between
the
of
abreast of
village
not permitted to remove our effects
our mooring and the shore, a great number Another grave objection was urged, that theiwe were
time,
of the natives—men, women and children, government of Great Britain might not be 1 from the ship during his sacred
with
the
settlement
of
American
We
the
Sabbath
improved
Holy
in enpleased
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thelowest
rank, including
from the highest
to meet
Islands.
to
hearts
encourage
at
the
Sandwich
our
Capdeavoring
missionaries
the king and his mother, were amusing themtain Blanchard of the Thaddeus, expressesi and turn to good account all the trials of our
selves in the water.
faith, which are appointed by Divine wisdom
"This large heathen village of thatched the opinion that this objection came from and
John Young. To meet this we referred
goodness."
huts, though in a dry ane> sterile spot, is or- Mr.
as to
to
our
and
instruction
private
public
and
kou
trees,
with
namented
nature of our embassy.
We alleged
which to the eye form a rkief. A few miles the
was approved by the English Void Bequests.—The annuities lately beinland, trees and plantations are numerous; that our mission
and their directors, that it wasi queathed to the canine and feline species,
then, still further back, rises the forest-cov- missionaries
not
our
intention
to interfere with the govern- under the will of the late Mrs. Johnson, of
ered Mauna Hualalai, with its lofty terminal
of
the islands, that there was Hampstead, are declared to be void upon the
ment or trade
crater, now extinct.
opinion of counsel being taken, from the beAs we proceeded to the shore, the mul- no collision between Great Britain and the quests being made to these animals, and not
and
there
it
did
not
if
States,
were,
United
titudinous, shouting and almost naked natives
clause is
engaging as persons in trust for them. The
of every age, sex and rank, swimming, float- prevent American missionaries
in these words:—" I give to my black dog,
the
dominions.
missionaries
even
British
in
ing on surf-boards, sailing in canoes, sitting,
the
satisfy the Carlo, an annuity of £30 a year, duringeach
lounging, standing, running like sheep, These considerations seemed to
to
be
Unto
life,
d
og's
paid
half-yearly.
interceded with her husdancing, or laboring on shore, attracted our chiefs. Kamamalu
Some of the chiefs proposedlof the cats Blacky, Jemmy, and Tom, I give
earnest attention, and exhibited the appalling band for us.
toian annuity of £10 a year, for the three cats,
darkness of the land which we had come to to Mr. Young to write to Great Britain
Margaret Potson
there, in re- .to be paid half-yearly.mother's
enlighten. Here, in many groups, appeared prevent any misunderstanding
old servants,
my
a
nd
Harriet
Holly,
of
American
missionto
the
admission
a just representation of a nation of 130,000 spect
the dog and cats." The
to
take
of
charge
souls, in as deep degradation, ignorance, aries.
lapse
While the question of our admission was value of these annuities will therefore
pollution and destitution as if the riches of
a single
into
the
residue.
The
testatrix
was
the
royal
received
and
salvation, and the light of heavenly glory pending, we invited
the brig to dine.
They lady and left personal property to the amount
had never been provided to enrich and en- family on board
of £25,000.—[English paper.
with
canoe,
their
double
waving
in
came
off
lighten their souls. There, with occasion
retinue
His
of attendants.
for sympathy and deep solicitude, the pi- kahilis and a
Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that
majesty, according to the taste of the time,
oneer missionaries
having a malo or narrow girdle around his is hoarded up, what profit is in them both ?
< Saw men, immortal men
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Wide wandering
from the way, eclipsed in night,
waist, a green silken scarf over his shoul- Better is he that hideth his folly, than a man
Dark, moonless, moral night, living like heasis,
ders, instead qf coat, vest and linen, a string
Like beasts descending to tbe grave, untaught
of large beads on his otherwise bare neck, that hideth his wisdr^.-^Ecclesiawticas.
Of life lo
unsanctified, unsaved.'
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FOB THE FRIEND.
la this town Karen 14th,Kamohai, wits of Joseph Booth, eastern point Moa la loof. 158.40 west and lat. 1 45 north The
Independence,
S.
S.
U.
•3 to
Bag., in! 19 years. She waa a native of the** Island* and |itlaad la low, and cannot he aaen at a distance of more than
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the mother of six children, who ha.c all died except on*. She 14 mile- In a clear day. The N- E. aide of the island Carina a German Friend, (hip Hensm,
( 60
waa a kt**t aaodssr sad a* affectionate wlfc, and her loa* la sin- deepbay, with a strong current setting In shore and It necessa- Captain Dustan, ship Merrimte.
ceiely itarlled sM oalj by the relatives of ihe deceased, but ry to Bfvold getting embayed hero. There Is safe anchorage fur L. J. Corwin, ship Monmouth,
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by all wh* war* neeaelnied with her worth —(Tom.
ships on Ihe weal aide opposite the entrance to the lagoon,
FOR CHAPLAINCY.
1* llsosrahi, Marca 4, Mr*. Marjaret Harris, aged 96 years, with aoundings say from 10 to 90 fathoms. The English whale 1 Lndj,
3 60
wlfc of Mr John Harris.
ahip Briton waa wrecked on thia island Oct. 10th, 1836, ant}
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O* hoard the Am. whale ship-Caravan, Edward Tobey, ilately the Chilean ahip Maria Helenaaud Bremen whale ahip loseph Ponnd, sailor,
8.
T6
sailor,
i.
Upham,
saaiss, while the veaael lay at Lahaina la February last. His ]Moaart.
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re***lns were buried on ahore. Tbe deceased was son-in-law fy The American bark Angola of Salem, now lying in our Mr. W. H. Stoddard,
of ike Rev. Mr. Miles, Seamen's Chaplain al Albany, N. Y
a oo
Mr. Foot, ship Samosrt,
harbor, has been purchased by the Agenta of ihe Russian Am
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>ew of (hip Setnoaet,
Al Lassies, on Ihe 4th nil., Mr. Benjamin CralTu, palmer, ]Company.
aged about 35 year*. He resided on the Islands twenty years. morning. The Russian flag waa hoisted on board ofher this Japiain Haskins,
3 00
At th* 17 S. Hospital, Lahaina, oa Ihe 99th nit PeterBpenO" We understand the French whaleehip Gange la to dis**r, (colored,) of Wllmln. ton, Del., late of the Am. whale skip
CARD.
A
charge cargo In order to ascertain theextent of damage. It is
Fanny.
To the Mercantile iCommunity and other Gentlemen re1believed she will be condemned.
futingat
the
SoMtoich
Itlande:
Ship Citizen-, Feb. 25, 1848.
Ma. George Nomas, formany years Pastor and SchoolMa. Damom, Sia,—Penult me through the medium of your; master on Pilcainys Island, is desirous of obtaining a
paper, to Inform the friends of those gentlemen that were cast \ aituation
in a store or some other confidential employaway la the ahip Hope, and the brig Commodore Stockton,
PORT OF HONOLULU.
that Capt. Heath, and first and second officers, take command ment, (where much writing is not required,) so that by
of the ahip Edward, of New Bedford. She left Marguarita! integrity and strict economy he may be enabled to realize
Bay, on the 18th Inat. for Bt Joseph. Capt. Barker not being in the coarse of two or three years a sufficient sum of
ArriTssi.
wall enough to perform the voyage, will proceed to the United money to remore pis family from Pitcairn'a—the arable
Feb. 96—American whale ship Emily Marfan, F.wsr, New Blatea, acroaa the land. Cant. Kudd, of tbe U, S. Navy, and
toojmall to produce a supply of
Bedford, 17 meatus out, 159 sperm, 1450 whale. Spoke (no clerk; Purser Christlsn, and Mr. Hlggtna that were cast away ■part ofthat island being
food adequate to Ihe necessities of the rising generation.
date live*), American whale ahip Charles Drew, In Itt 1 south, la the Com. Btockton, have taken passage tn the Edward for Mr.
N. having a imily of ten children, is obliged from
199 west, bound tn the Islands.
loaf
Bt. Joseph; where It la aald that Capt. Rudd wtll
com- \ sheer necessity (aI rising out ol tbe stubborn fact trial there
March I.—French whale ship Gen. Teste, Morln, Havre, 800 maud of the U B. Sloop of war Dale. The Edwardtake
will pro- is
whale.
not more than I alf an acre of cultivable land for each
to these lalanda after leaving Capt. Barker.
■usaiaa American Co'sbark Alexander, Clinkofstrom, from ceed
Before I left Marguarita Bay. Capt. Mnnroe, of the ship Jperson on the is and) to attempt a removal; sod the
Silks,lumber, furs and fish to Slarkey, Janion A Co.
came from the wreck and reported the atern of a ■Sandwich Island appearing the most eligible place, he
March 6—Americaswhale ahip Formosa, Briggs, New Bed- Portsmouth,
It la supposed another ship la ashore to would gladly dev< te two or three years to obtaining suflarge ship on shore.
ford, 29 months out, 600 sperm 1000 whale.
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the northward of those that were caat away.
March 9—American whale ship* Armate, Fitch, New I.on- Capt. Monroe waa to proceed once more to tbe wreck, when ■ficient pecuniary t isources for the accomplishment of his
soliciiudi.
doa. Caravan, Manchester, Stonington, and Waverly, Correll, I left; and when he arrives here, you will probably hear all the paternal
Any gentleman willing to give the advertiaer employNew Bedford, from Maui, oft*and on.
particulars.
Seamen's
ment, will pleasi notify the same in the
March 19—Americanwhaleahip BeaJ. Ticker, Sands, New
Youro with respect,
Bedford, from Maui.
Friend," end as si on as it meets his eye, he will gratel>. F. LANBING,
March 11—American merchant bark Angola, Varney, from
Master of Bhlp Citizen. ifully and promptly respond, (in person,) by the first abip
Maxatlan via See Jose, 19 days from thelatter place.
that touches at Pil cairn's bound to the Sandwich Islands.
March 11—Bremen whale ship Clementine, Haaharfe, BrePitcairn'a Island! Jan. 26, IMS.
OF LAHAINA.
men, 16 months out, 30 aperm, 600 whale.
PORT
Bremen whale -Ulp Hanaa, Husing, Bremen, 91 months oat,
750 sperm.
NOTICE I
Arrived.
American whale ship Monmouth, Halsey, Coldsprlng, 94
ChapFeb. 94—American whale ship Waverly, Crowell, New To Seamen ai»o Stranoers.— The Seamen'i
months oat, 900 aperm 160 whale.
open
el
is
for
Public
Worship
every Sabbath, at II o'clock,
American whale ship Merrimack, Distant, New London, 6 Bedford, 19 months out, 950 aperm, 1750 whale.
Feb. 96—French whale ahip Moiae,Fistsu,Nantes, 13 months A. M., and 7f, P. M. Seats raac.
month* out, no oil.
Religious services will be held at the Vestry-Room
American whaleahip Falcon, Kirby,New Bed lord,sl months out, clean.
sperm,
40
600
whale
Feb. 98—American whale ship, Cincinnati, Williams, Sion- every Thursday evening. Usually, there will be a Lecout,
March 14—Dutch wh.le ship Znld Poole, Myers, Amster- ington, 97 months out, 970 sperm, 1900 whale.
Iture delivered.
American whale ahip .Caravan, Manchester, Fall River, 26 The Seamen's Concert for Prayer is held at the Vestry
dam, 98 months out, 300 sperm,lB6o whale.
Americanwhale ship Japan, Riddel], Nantucket, 30 'months months out, 700 whale.
] Room the third Monday evening each month.
March I—American whale ahip Ben Tucker, Bands, New Seamen belonging to vessels (of all nations) visiting
out, 900 sperm
March 16—America*whal* ship Brighton, Bad Vesper from Bedford, 19 months out, 900 aperm, 1000 whale.
American whale ship Vesper,Clark, NewLondon, 18 months this port are invited to call at the Chaplaincy Study,
Maul.
where they will be gratuitously supplied with copies of
Msreh 19—French whale ahip Gangs, Villers, Havre, 39 out, MO sperm, 1300.
March 3—American whaleahip North America,Bollea, New Ithe Friend, and other reading matter, ft will be most
months out, 1100 whale. The Gangs la leaking badly.
convenient for the Chaplain to receive calls from Seamen
90—American whaleahip Mary Frailer, Smith, New Bed- London, 6 niontha out, 36 aperm.
American whale ship Cores, Hempatead, New London, 98 Ibetween 3 and 4 o'clock, P. M.
ford, 14 menths 0ut,900 aperm, 1960 whale.
French whale ship AJax, La Tellier, Havre, 6 months out, months out, 200 aperm 1000 whale.
Public
at the Native Churches,on the Sabbath,
March4—American whaleahip Annate, Fitch, New London, commenceservicea
clean.
at 9j, A. M., and 2J, P. M.
whale.
French whal* ship Motse, Bateau, Nantes, 19 months out, 50 19 Imonths out. 60 aperm 1600 ahip
The Seamen's Reading Room is open at all hours of
Brighton, Weat, New BedMarch 6—American whale
sperm.
the day. Strangers arriving and having late foreign pa99—French whsle ship VIMe dc Rheinea, Bellot, Havre, no ford, 7 months out.
are respectfully invited to aid in keeping said room
pers,
ahip
March
whale
Chas
New
Drew,
Coffin,
7—American
report.
I
Bedford, 18 months out, 75 aperm 1000 whale.
tsupplied with useful reading matter.
Bailed.
Lstour
dc
6
montha
Psln,
Smith,
Havre,
Jjr Donations are respectfully solicited for the support
French whsleahip
Feb. 98—English merchant bark Janet, Dring, Columbia out, 100 whale.
of the Chaplaincy, and the publication of The Friend."
River.
MarchB—American whale ship Jefferson, Grey, New Lon iAn annual report of all donations is made to the AmerBremen whale ship Patriot, Msnslng, to cruise.
don, 6 months out, 80 sperm, 300 whale.
American whale ship Cortes, Swift, New Bedford, to cruise. American whaling barh Mary Frailer, Smith, New Bedford ican Seamen's Friend Society, in New York. Any person contributing the sum of 350 is entitled to become a
American whale ship Mllo, Plaeaett, New Bedford, to cruise. 19 months out, 500 sperm 850 whale.
March I—Hawaiian achoooer Carlota, Jurnvltch, for Maxat13—Americanwhale ahip Citixen, Lanalig, Sag Harbor, 18 Life Director ot the Society, and by 320 to become an
lan.
month* out, 700 aperm, 2100 whale.
I Honorary Life Member.
March 9—Hawaiianschooner Haalilio, Jamison, for ChristAmerican whale ahip Bowdlteh,Borden, Warren, 15 months
SAMUEL C. DAMON,
mas laland.
out, 1800 whale.
Seamen's Chaplain.
March 4—French corvette, Sarcelle, Capt Dc Borgne, for French whale ahip Espadon,Ratau, Nantes, 14 montha out, Honolulu, April 1. if.
ChristmasIsland.
1400 whale.
March 7—American merchant ship Charles, Andrews, for American whale ahip Richmond, Winter, Coldapring, 19
Bibles! Bible* It
Hong Kong.
montha out, 340 aperm, 1400 whale.
At the study of lha seamen's Chaplain a supply of
March 19—Emily Morgan, Ewer, New Bedford, to cruise.
14—Americanwhale ship Italy, Wells.Sag Harbor, 7 moniha |Bibles and Testaments is constantly on hand and for
March 11—American merchant bark Samoset, Mollis, for out, 990 aperm.
sale. At present the assortment comprises those in th*
Hong Kong.
15—Americanwhaleahip Erie, Norton, Fairhaven, 6 montha English, French, German,
Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese,
March 15—French whale skip Angelina, to cruise.
out, 80 sperm.
March 93—America* whale ahip Lagoda, Finch, New BedAmerican whaleahip Huntress, Sherman, New Bedford, 5 Dutch and Welsh languages.
ford, to cruise.
]£V By a lata arrival, some elegantly bound Family
montha out, 50 aperm.
17—Americanwhaleahip Amethyat, How**, New Bedford, 1Bibles have been received from the depository of th*
Memoranda.
16 months out, 1000 sperm.
tAmerican Bible Society, New York. Prices from 31 to 37.
Dia.arasa.—The Chilean ship Maria Helena, Curphy, of American whale ahip Uraemia, Devol.New Bedford.lß mos.
Valparaiso, hence 14 day*, want ashore on Christmas Island out, 9900 whale.
Jen. 4th—ship and cargo a total loae. She had on board 465 18—Americanwhale ahip Canton, Fisher, New Bedford. 18
The Friend, Hound.
barrel* spermoil, 17*0barrels whale oil, 118,700 pounds bone, montha out, 400 aperm, 1000 whale.
The Friend, bound, for one, two, or more years, can lie
some part of which belonged to the owners, but moat of which 20—American whaling bark Alice, Woolley, Coldapring, 18 obtained at the Chaplain's Study.
A few entire seta
waa shipped by whalers j besides shout $10,000 worthof mer- montha out, 30 sperm, 970 whale.
remain unsold. A deduction will be made from the subchandise partly insured.
American whale ahip Betlsey Williams, Hall, Stonlngtoa, 16 scription price to persons purchasing more than on* volThe following is a list of the vowel* which shipped by the montha out, 950 aperm, 1250 whale.
Maria Helena with the amount of nil or bone shippedby each. American whale ahip Ontario, Brown, Sag Harbor, 5 mos. ume.
Seamen will never be charged more than the actual
OliveBranch,l9oo barrels whale oil, 17,000 lbs bo»e; Bern. out, 70 whale.
c
of the publication and binding.
tf.
Robertson, iso barrels aperm oil, 16,000 lb. bone', Ceres, 50 American whaling hark Ana, Edwards, Sag Harbor, 19 mos. cost
barreta aperm oil, 17,*00 lbs bone; lies, 600 barrel, whale ell, out, 40 aperm, 460 whale.
16*0lbs bone: Joh* Jay, 17,900 lbs bone; Harrison, 40 barrels
sperm oil, 3,700 lb. bone, and the Josephine, 16,000 lbs bone.—
PORT OF HILO.
We *v* assets to state what proportion of thia waa shipped
A Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance,
by the vessels; some portion we believe was purchased by the
owners of the Maria Helena. It is doubtful whether there was
Seamen, Marine ana General Intelligence.
Arrived.
any lnanranc* en the ell shipped. Total loss esiimsted al
PUBLISHED
EDITED IT
Dec. 93—American whale ship Uocas, Gelletl, New Bed- SAMUEL C. DAMON, AMD
•83,000. The ahip waa insured fin- 10,909.
SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN.
The Bremen whale ship Moxart, Scat lung, of Bremen, was ford, It months out, 600 sperm, 1500 whale.
New
Ellis,
wrecked on Christina, laland the 7th of hut December. She Jaa. 93—American whale ship Wm Thompson,
Titus.
had on hoard at the lime 3996 barrel* whal* oil. The wreck Bedford, 15 months out, 50 sperm, 800 whale.
ship Annate, Filch, NewLondon, One copy per annum,
s)i ,so
wm dis*ov*r*d hy the crow of the Maria Helena,and a paper Feb. 13—Americanwhale
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per
annum,
found stats** th at theofficer* and crew were taken off hy Capt. 19 months out, 50 aperm, 1500 whale.
Two
copies
,60
liussey of th* J. E. Donnell. Th* vessel was a total wreck; Feb. 91—American whaling bark North America, Bolles, Five copies per annum,
j>uo
Now London, 6 months out, 35 sperm, 75 whale.
goo
whether say of th* oil waa anved or BOt la unknown.
Tea
annua,
copies
per
Norios to M.sinus.—Christmas Waa* I* little els* than Feb. 34—American whaling bark Jefferson, Grey, NewLonrSr Single copies and bound volames for 1,8, 3, i
a sand beak, houaded by a coral reef, which make, off about ioa, 6 months out, 80 sperm, 900 whale.
Marchs—American whale ship Globe, Daggett, New Bed- and 6 years may b* obtained at the Study of th* Chapford, 39 months ont, S3 spsrm, 9000 whal*.
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FTHE RIEND.
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HONOLULU, MAY 1, 1848.
Vol. 6.]
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[No. 5
ors, were engaged in harpooning a porpoise. the ladies, in getting themselves and the
Having secured their prize, safely on deck, children in readiness for leaving the ship.
the captain and supercargo, with the passen- The ship by this time had heeled over very
[Communicated.]
gers went below and "turned in," for the) much to leeward, and already preparations
Rev. S. C.Damon:—At your request, I night. It was about two o'clock when they had been made for cutting away the masts,
have very hastily prepared the following left the deck. There was a light wind fromi The ship's whale-boat had been lewered
plain narrative of the wreck of the late the south-east, or east-south-east, the vesselI away to leeward and manned, to takeoff
Chilean Ship "Maria Helena," and the inci- heading about south and by east, with royalsi the passengers. So soon as the ladies were
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ready, they, with the children, Mr. Stevens
set, and going about three knots.
dents connected therewith.
the
statement of the mani and Mr. Hobson, got into the boat, and
of
It
from
health,
that
state
appears,
my
extremely
regret
I
and my engagements have been such, since at the wheel, that at about three o'clock ini were pulled out seaward, where they remy return from Christmas Island, that I could the morning, the second mate stepped intothe mained within sight of the ship, until about
To them each
not have devoted more time to its proper round house, just aft the wheel. He had but six o'clock in the morning.
just got into the house, when the man at the, moment seemed an hour, and it appeared as
preparation.
As it is, if you consider it of sufficient wheel, as he states, thought he heard a noise:if daylight would never show itself.
interest to the readers of "the Friend" to like breakers. He left the wheel a moment, Immediately after the passengers left the
warrant its publication, you are at liberty so to look over the lee bulwarks, when he clear- ■ ship, one after the other the masts were cut
He) away and went overboard, with a tremendous
ly discovered and heard the breakers.
to appropriate it.
The statement offsets, up to the time of immediately returned to the wheel, which he; crash within sight and hearing ofthose in the
my reaching the island in the French Cor- put "hard down,", at the same time calling; whale-boat.
After daylight it was ascertained that the
vette "Sarcelle," is derived from my recol- out to the second mate that the ship was runlection ofconversations had with the passen- ning right into the breakers. The secondI ship was not more than 160 feet from the
gers, the officers and the crew of the ill-fat- mate rushed on deck to the cabin stairs, andI beach, and the captain, having made every
called out to the captain that the ship wasi arrangement and given orders for securing
ted ship.
running on shore. This cry roused the cap- ■ wuter and provisions and the luggage of the
Yours
remain,
truly,
I
who, with the ex- ■ passengers, lowered another boat and with a
A. TEN EYCK. tain and all the passegers,
ception of Miss Johnson and the children, crew went in search of the best point to
Honolulu, April 27, 1848.
venture through the surf to the shore.
immodiately rushed on deck.
The captain had scarcely reached thei Having satisfied himself on this point he
Narrative of the Wreck of the " Maria Hele- deck when the ship Struck. For an instant rowed to the whale-boat containing the pasna" on Chrvitinas Island.
Capt. Curphey seemed paralyzed, but it wasi sengers, took the steering oar and directed
Forof
the
for an instant. He immediately arousedI the men to pull in to the shore.
only
1847,
December
On the 20th day
Chilean merchant ship, "Maria Helena," himself to a full consciousness of the danger■ tunately, or rather providentially, it was low
Capt. William Curphy, master, (formerly and difficulty of his ship's position. Thei water, and the surf was comparatively low
the American whale ship Averick,") sailed seaman and the man were exhibited in allI at the point the captain had selected for going
from Honolulu, laden with oil and bone, their admirable qualities. His orders were through it, and the little boat went over it
principally on freight, for New Bedford, hav- given coolly, distinctly and promptly, and without taking in a drop of water. Once
ing on board, as passengers, Miss Harriet they were obeyed cheerfully and "with a through the breakers the men immediately *
jumped into the water aud hauled the boat
B. Johnson of New Bedford, accompanied will."
by the daughter of A. Ten Eyck, Esq., U. Every effort was made to work offfrom the close to the beach, when the ladies and
S. Commissioner, Passed Midshipman Thom- shore, but from the moment she struck children were carried on shore, without to
They landed
as H. Stevens, U. S. Navy, his lady and it was evident no human agency could savei much as wetting their feet.
child, and Mr. Henry Christie of Pennsyl- the ship. Every successive sea drove the about half-past six, in the morning. The
vania, with Mr. William L. Hobson, an ship with a surge further in-shore, and''point where they landed was about one hunAmerican merchant of Valparaiso, as super- within ten minutes from the time the ship dred yards to the west of the ship, and dicargo, and a crew of twenty men, principal- first struck, she was close in to the breakers.' rectly opposite the tents subsequently built
The night was dark, though warm andI and occupied by the passengers during their
ly American and English.
After a disagreeable passage of fourteen pleasant. After the ship had struck the long three months' residence upon that bardays, during which time it rained almost con- third time, the captain advised the passen- ren and desolate shore.
stantly, with east or south-east winds, at three gers that there was little or no hope for the The ladies having reached the shore, seat*
o'clock, on the morning of Tuesday, the 4th safety of the ship—that they were, undoubt- ied themselves and the children upon the
January last, the ship struck the reef, about edly on the east point of Christmas Island loose coral rocks which line the beach,
five miles to the westward and northward of —and that there could be little doubt but the Iwatching the ship and such articles as came
Mrs. Stevens, Itherefrom, where theyremained until toward*
the most easterly point of Christmas island. lives of all could be saved.
This point lies in lat. 1 deg. 46 m. north, who was on deck, was advised to go below ievening, without any shelter from the hot,
and dress herself and child immediately. equatorial sun, save a parasol and an umlong. 157 deg. 10 m. west of Greenwich.
which they had brought from the
At the time the ship struck, the deck was One of the gentlemen went below to advise brella
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Miss
Johnson
of
her
and
Jones.
probable
safety,
Immediately on landing, and in fact
Mr.
ship.
of
second
a
mate,
the
in charge
i
Careful observations had been taken the day that she must at once prepare herself to Ibefore that had been effected, much anxiety
before, and that night, but two hours before leave the'ship in one of the boats.. She was ■was felt' and expressed by all as to the rethe ship struck, by the captain, from which found sitting in her berth, absorbed in the ception they were likely to meet with from
it was calculated, they were about forty deepest grief, expecting every moment to Ithose who might inhabit the island. No one
find a watery grave. Mr. Ten Fyck's little on board knew anything concerning the islmiles to the eastward of the island.
At about half past one, the same night, daughter was sweetly sleeping beside her, iand, except that such an island existed, and,
the captain, supercargo and one or more of entirely unconscious of the surroundingias moat of the islands in this vicinity are
No time, of course, was lost by
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Friend.
never be erased from my memory. And care of Justus H. Rathbone, Utica, state of
likewise that of the Rev. Mr. Boyle op Aitu- Ijew York, county of Oneida, or to Dr. Lytake, who so kindly received myself and man, Franklin, St. Mary's parish, state of
The Wanderer Returned.
11. E. D.
shipmates after spending five years upon an Louisiana.
Durifg the period of our labors araopg uninhabited Island where our only food was
ASchool Teacher's Musings.
seamen, 1| has been our constant endeavor coco-nuts and fish, and our only clothing was
leaves, from which my health is not entirely In our last we published an interesting letseamen
to facilitate communication between
recovered; but thanks to a kind Providence
and their friends. It is a source of joy that who has watched over me during my long ter from Mr. Nobbs, who for twenty years
in not a few instances, we have been so far absence of fifteen years from my friends, hasbeen the school teacher on Pitcairn's Islthat I have been
once more to re- and, besides having conducted the religious
successful that an interchange of letters has turn. Since my permitted
arrival here I have spent education of the children and the public worcommenced between those who had been liv- most of my time in traveling around the
ing many years entirely ignorant of each country. I have been once down to Wash- ship of all the inhabitants on the Sabbath.
I am residing Accompanying that communication, we reothers situation or welfare. Some years ago, ington and spent two weeks.
is married. We ceived several
here
with
sister
who
my
" poetical effusions," the
we took uncommon pains to open communilive about one mile out ofthe city in a beau- fruits of the school teacher' leisure hours.
cation between a young man residing in one of tiful place. 1 have not yet seen my mother,
the South Sea Islands and his friends in the she resides in the state of Louisana in the Although they may not entitle their author
United States. Long had those friends sought town of Franklin, St. Mary's parish, with a to the first rank among the poets of the age,
daughter that is married there. I intend go- yet they are not without their merits. Our
him m vain. They could not learn his place ing
down there in October. One great reaofresidence, or whether he was alive. Let- son of my writing to you, is for you to write readers will doubtless be gratified with a
ters of enquiry were addressed to the differ- to Mr. Buzicott concerning myself. I have specimen of the author's efforts. He is one
to him once, but am fearful that he of a trio of foreigners who have taken up
ent Consular offices in the Pacific. The fol- written
will never receive the letter. I promised to their abode among the natives of Pitcairn's
lowing letter will show that the young man, return, which is still my intention. I have a
ere long embraced an opportunity to com- little daughter residing with him, that is now island, and it is much to their credit, that
ply with the earnest wishes of his friends ten years of age, for whom I feel a great their influence has been so unexceptionable.
deal, for he kindly took her under his care The contrast is most striking and favorable
that he should make them a visit. This let- until
my return, which I am afraid will not
ter, although written nearly two years since, be as soon as 1 expected. I feel a great for them, between their influence and that of
has just come to hand. As will appear from deal more than I should on account of the multitudes of foreigners who huve taken up
its perusal, it was intended as a private dreadful hurricane whichhas happened there their abode on the Islands of Polynesia.—
1 left, which I know must ieave them According to present expectations, a colony
communication, yet we feel justified, aye, since
in a state of starvation. Say to him if any- must soon leave the Island in consequence
bound to give it a place in our columns.— thing should happen that I should never reThose parties who so kindly befriended him, turn,to look out for her and keep her from of the limited extent of the arable land.—
ahould know that he is deeply sensible of his the many temptations by which she is con- Should they decide upon the Sandwich Isstantly surrounded. I never knew the love lands as their future home, we doubt not
obligations to them. For Capt. Cole and the I had for her until left
her. I shall never
I
English Missionaries to learn that D
forgive myself for it if I should never see her they will find good encouragement to settle
here, should they not, it will not be for want
cherishes the warmest gratitude for their again.
here
have
since
have
been
of good land that now lies waste and unculI
My expenses
kind offices, may encourage them to bebeen a great deal, owing to my travelling so tivated.
friend others. Should we refrain from the much, but I have been obliged to on acpublication, some of his benefactors might count of my health which is still very poor. PARAPHRASE OP SEVENTH VERSE OF SECremain ignorant of his real sentiments.— 1 intend going out to the western country a
OND CHAPTER OF HAGGAI.
weeks previous to my going south. I
This is by no means a solitary instance few
Come desire of every nation,
find since my return to America, that a great
Visit thine elect ere long,
wherein the English missionaries have be- deal is said respecting the missions in the
Thou didst die for our salvation,
Thou art now our strength and song;
friended American Seamen. We hope to South Seas. Some are trying all they can,
Holy Jesus,
Visit thine elect ere long.
reciprocate the favor to many of their to injure them, even some of those who have
countrymen. To some of our readers, the been there and visited the Islands. The fact
Hasten on the Ion; predicted,
should be known, they are the very ones that
Much desired day <>f grace ;
remarks of the writer upon Missionary influ- have helped to contaminate those poor innoWhen thy flock no more afflicted,
Shall behold thee face to face ;
ence among the South Sea Islanders, may cent people, which they accuse the misBlessed Saviour,
Hasten on that day of grace.
not be devoid of interest. Such testimony sionaries of doing, but it does not make any
difference here amongst the intelligent part
is valuable.
Spread o'er all the earth thy glory,
of the community. They may print and talk
Still in fulness all complete,
Utica, Sept. 2d, 1846. but it makes no difference, the time will come
Jewand Gentile bow before thee,
Pall, and worship at thy feel;
Dear Sir,—I arrived in this country on when they will see their error. But sir, I
True Messiah,
the 26th of last April, in the ship Adeline of can say for one who has spent a great many
Make the bond of love complete.
New Bedford, Capt. Charles Cole, who very years among them that I have been astonish0, the glorious consummation,
kindly gave me a passage free, and whose ed to see the good they have done in those
When the world thou died'st to save,
kindness to me I shall never forget. Our far distant regions, and still more astonished
Through the power of thy salvation,
Uise triumphant o'er the grave;
passage was long but pleasant. We sailed when I have seen my own countrymen comDear Redeemer,
from Rarotonga on the 28th of November, ing on shore and setting such examples as
Claim the world tbou died'at to save,
an Island on which I spent nearly two years they have before those harmless people.—
of the happiest part of my life. The kind- And I think the time is now come when misThou wilt come for thoo has said it,
of thine eternal love,"
ness of the natives and missionaries to me sionaries should be sent
" Proof
Shall
we not thy promise credit,
from there here, inwhilst there, will never be forgotten by me, stead offrom here
thou
When
died'st its truth to prove?
there. And all I now say
Lord and Master,
and I must not forget to mention other pla- is God speed you, in your good work for the
Every day its truth we prove.
ces where I resided whilst in that Ocean, poor sailor, and that He may still continue
which was thirteen years. One was at Hua- to bless it, is the sincere wish of one who
Whilst we tarry thy returning,
Let not slumber seal our eye*,—
hine where I was first left ashore, sick, un- has been a sailor, and will always be a saiMay our lamps be trimmed and burning,
der the care of Rev. Mr. Barff and family, lor's friend.
When thy voice proclaims " Arise,
HENRY E. !>.**•
whose kindness to me during my long proSee the Bridegroom,
can
to
Buzicott
that
say
S.
You
P.
Mr.
Go and meet him in the skies."
tracted sickness of eighteen months, will if he writes he
his
to
letters the Pitcairn's Island, South Pacific Ocean. O. H. >
can direct
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THE FRIEND, MAY, 1848.
Unless we would invent, it is impossible to
Take the tain Klinkofstrom, we endeavored to obtain
relieve the dismal monotony.
budget of this day, read the murders, the his opinion upon the probable success of the
outrages, the perpetual hitches in the adHe expressed the liveliest in"
ministration of the law, the failure of local Expedition.
responsibility, and the abject dependence on terest in the undertaking, but feared that it,
Sec round the portals what myriads throng,
foreign resources; and it might be supposed like preceding expeditions, wonld be unsucIn symphony blending harp, lyre, and tongue;
we were in the habit of serving up again
And this is ihe uniiring theme of their song,
to the very limited period that
the contents of last year's number of our cessful, owing
" Redeemed come in ; thou art welcome."
the
Northern
Ocean
was clear ofice. Capor
that
we
had
half
a-dozen
paper,
paraCohorts, with light ai a garment array'd
graphs stereotyped for an occasional vacan- tain Klinkofstrom has been engaged in sevAttend, to escort him and proffer their aid ;
And oft they respond to acknowledgements made, cy in our columns, or non-arriv.il of the
eral surveying expeditions, in one of which
''Beloved of Inimuuuel, welcome."
mails. Tipperary, indeed, does its murders
Onward lie passes through amaranth bowers.—
with so much method and regularity as to he penetrated far along the N. W. coast of
Empyrean meads of perrenial Auwers,
the idea that there are bands devot- America, through Bhering's Strait.
Where Throne* and Dominions, Principalities, Pow- suggest
ed to the employment, and maintained in full
ers,
Accord him celestial welcome.
work at the public expense. Detachmentsi A Good Example in the Urrin Circle.
of
big fellows, armed to the teeth, walk At the World's Temperance Convention,
Now hnlos of glory preclude him from view,
His guides veil their faces, and hid him a.lieu ;
about the country without the least disguise held in London, the Bey. Mr. Marsh, SecreAnd ihe archangel choir their ascriptions reuew;
of their errand. Just as stiiti their convenThe Redeemer has bidden him " Welcome."
tary of the American Temperance Union,
G. H. N. ience, they drop in by night or by day.—
statement:
The above lines were occasioned by reading in ihe pa- They walk into a cottage, and, stationing; made the following
gee of the " Friend " an account of the death of the Rev their sentinels at the door, proceed to shoot,
is
The cause moving among all classes,
Samuel Whitney. Though I never had the pleasure ol
alive 1 but" we are all equal in America. Some of
personal acquaintance with him, yet from the circum- to smash with bludgeons, or to burn
stance that his daughter, Maria, (more than twenty the master of the house in the midst of his the greatest men have been the greatest vicat Pitcairn's, on her pasaage to Amor
years ago), touched
family, or perhaps together with them, if it tims of intemperance. Our noblest spirits,
tea, the name is quite familiar among us; and whenevei
we have obtained a passing account of the deceased, it is inconvenient to make a distinction. The they are the men whom this horrid moloch
haa been our custom to remark, That was the father of neighborhood respectfully stands aloof, know- devours—the men of genius—the men of tal" all alive to learn about as well what is
Maria "—and then the children are
going on inside the doorent—thet—the men of fire—they are the men who
Maria;" and where she ia vow, making many oth- ing
"erlittle
G. H. N. as a rabbit-hunter does when he has put his are burnt up by it, and become the victims
simple, but kind enquiries.
ferrets into the hole. When the doomsterslof sin and death. Many of them have been
have done their bloody work they coolly reclaimed by the temperance reformation,
Socrates and Diogenes.
walk away with their guns on their shoul- and are astonishing our senators by the vastthe
physiogno"The Athenians laughed
derr, without showing any desire to quicken
of their intellect, and the splendor of
mist to scorn, who, pretending to read men's their pace or escape observation. Such are ness
their eloquence. Another glorious truth I
minds in their foreheads, described Socrates the unvarying characteristics ofCeltic Thug- can
tell you on this subject, that men of
for a crabbed, lustful, proud, ill-natured per- gism in Tipperary, and a few other favoured science
and of letters-s-men whose minds are
son; they knowing how directly contrary he localities. We have described one which
to a high degree of polish, and
was to that dirty character. But Socrates occured the other day within (Bree miles cultivated
circles would not be unwilwhom
the
first
1
bade them forbear laughing at the man, for of Nenagh, but, with a slight substitution
with;
these are the men who
to
mingle
ling
that he had given them a most exact account of name and dates, it would do for almost scorn
to the table where there
sit
to
down
what
saw
so
in him
they
of his nature; but
any day in the twelve months.-[Lon. Times, are intoxicating liquors. We were graticontrary at the present, was from the confor November, 1847.
fied with the attention which has been bequest that he had got over his natural dispoin this country upon the Hon. Edstowed
let
any one Sir John Franklin's ExrEDinoN.—We
sition by philosophy. And now
We sent him to England, as
ward
Everett.
consider, whether that anger, that revenge, have heard from tolerably good authority,•we considered him one of our first scholars.
ambition,
wantonness
and
that
were
the
of
that
that in the event of nothing being heard
man, after being ambassador at the
proper pleasures of Socrates, under his nat- Sir John Franklin and his gallant polar voy- That
court in Europe, returned to his
most
noble
ural temper of crabbed, lustful, and proud, agers next year, the Government will fit out own country to devote himself to the trainaffected
or
enamoured
the
to
be
could have at all
three separate expeditions very early
ing of the young men of America. He is'
mind of the same Socrates, made gentle, dispatched different routes in quest of them. President
of our oldest university. As his
be
chaste, and humble by philosophy.
feel
no
reason
to
The Admiralty still
the young men committed to
surveyed
eye
it
to
put alarmed for the safety of the gallant hero
Aristotle says, that were possible
asked, 'How shall Lcomhe
his
charge,
a young man's eye into an old man's head, and his companions; for they do not expect to mence
Shall it be with wine on
work?'
my
he would see as plainly and clearly as the hear from them till next year.
determined
to begin with teetable.
He
my
other; so, could we infuse the inclinations The above extract we copy from the
the
dinner,
at
inauguration
totalism.
And
-1
and princples of a virtuous person into him
of the first citizens of
which
six
hundred
London
for
November.
at
Times,
Monthly
with
the
greatthat prosecutes his debauches
and other states, including
est keenness of desire, and sense of delight, This expedition left England, we believe in Massachusetts
Webster
and
other eminent individuals
Mr.
he would loathe and reject them as heartily, 1845 or 1846, in which the "Erebus" and attended, there was not a drop of intoxias he now pursues them. Diogenes, being
These are the
are employed.
liquor."
asked at a feast, why he did not continue "Terror" that were employed under tho eating
same
vessels
that
This
ought certainly to remind the wine
him
rest
answered
did,
eating as the
on
asked another question, pray, why do you command of Sir James Clark Ross, his drinking gentry of the age, that the cause of
eat? Why, says he, for my pleasure; why, Antarctic expedition.
The "Erebus" is total abstinence is gradually making its way
so, says Diogenes, do I abstain for my pleasJohn
Franklin, and the among the higher classes of society. It
Sir
commanded
by
ure. And therefore the vain, the vicious,
and luxurious person argues at a high rate "Terror," by Capt. Richard Crozier. Offi- would not be strange if some who now pride
of inconsequence, when he makes his partic- cers and crew "all told" number70 on board themselves that they lead the fashion, should
ular desires the general measure of other the former, and 68 on board the latter. ere long discover that they are ranked among
men's delights. But the case is so plain, Everything that human foresight could de- the less respectable."
that I shall not upbraid any man's understanding, by endeavoring to give it any far- vise was done to render this expedition suc"Yankee Notions."
ther illustration.—[Souths Sermons.
cessful in making the discovery of a N. W.
The
brig
Apthorp has recently sailed from
passage. We entertain a faint hope that Boston for Calcutta with an assorted cargo,
Ireland as it is.
the coming summer er autumn, consisting of ice, applet, cranbemes, osjtfsr,
The intelligence from Ireland presents no during
the
and "Erebus" may find their chtett, tutetmeati, wtlmU, •)«.—[lt. Kag"Terror"
exception to the melancholy sameness which
runs through the annals of that country. way to our snores through Bhering's Strait. land Spectator.
For the Friend.
CELESTIAL WELCOME.
Hear ye those strains from the city of God ?
'TIS the angelic heral.ls proclaiming abroud
A mortal is summon'd to meet hi. reward ;"—
And Seraphs are bidding bim welcome.
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inhabited by savages, it was natural to sup- less, being battered by the foaming breakers. with two oars for a flag-staff, and the ship's
The surf was so high, and broke in so heavi- ensign for a signal, immediately started in
pose this was also.
Whatevsr thoughts occupied the minds of ly during the day, that it was very danger- tne direction indicated by Mr. Christie as
the gentlemen on this subject, they were pru- ous venturing to and from the wreck, and that where the ships could be seen.
dent enough not to give them utterance, but but little could be done towards getting anyAfter traveling about three miles they disthe ladies did not hesitate to express, with thing off. With much labor and risk, three covered, with the aid of a spy-glass, that
deep concern, the distressing fears which or four casks of water were safely landed. what Mr Christie had supposed to be ships
occupied their thoughts, lest they, and all The greatest anxiety pervaded every bosom were tents upon the beach.
Planting their
with them, were to fall into the hands of on account of water. It seemed impossible flag-staff as a land-mark for themselves,
These harassing to calculate upon saving more from the they hastened on to the newly discovered
merciless cannibals.
doubts and gloomy forebodings were, in wreck, and all were satisfied none was to be tents. These, it was very evident, had been
a great measure dissipated after the landing found upon the island.
recently occupied by white-men, and the
had been effected, from the fact that no huOf provisions they had saved a goodly party soon discovered, a short distance from
man being had been seen, and that as far as quantity, but there were twenty-seven grown the tents upon the east point of the island,
could be discovered, the island was a deso- persons, besides the children to be supplied. high up on the reef, the remains of some
late waste, entirely unsuited for the habi- They were upon a desolate island where large whale ship. They were overjoyed,
fresh water was not to be obtained, and to all also, at finding upon the beach a large quantation of man.
The gentlemen soon satisfied themselves appearance, (as is the fact,) an island that tity of salt provisions, flour, ship's bread,
that they could not expect to find fresh water was seldom or never visited by vessels, ex- molasses, sugar, onions potatoes &c, and
upon the island, and that they must depend cept under circumstances similar to those some twenty casks of fine water. This
for this essential necessary of life, as well which had compelled them to take refuge point was some four or five miles from the
wreck of the Maria Helena. The party reas for other means of subsistence, upon upon its inhospitable shores.
How long they might be compelled to re- mained at this place until the next morning,
what could be saved from the ship.
The captain, after landing the passengers main upon it, no one could surmise. Should when they raised a fine large flag-staff and
and having satisfied himselfthat the island their water and provisions become exhausted set the Chilean colors. As they were about
could afford little or nothing for their support, before they were relieved from their perilous leaving one of the tents, on their return to
position, death, in its most aggravating and their shipwrecked companions, they found a
returned to the ship with his boat's crew.
The ship, or more properly the wreck, appaling form—by starvation—presented it- note stating that the large, new, and beautiful Bremen whale ship, "Mozart," had been
had by this time, been driven close in to the self to their affrighted imaginations.
Under such a state of things, the feelings wrecked at this point, on the 7th December
first breaker, broad-side on. In consequence of ber position a lee was made to which pervaded the breasts of the passengers last, and that the officers and crew had been
the leeward of the wreck, through which the and particularly the ladies, may be imagined, taken off on the 14th of the same month, by
boats could pull on and off shore, with little but they cannot be described. Such thoughts Captain Hussey, in the American whale
comparative dsnger.
probably never entered the minds of the sea- iship, "John E. Donnell."
men. These worthy fellows, inured to hardwreck,
the
all
The " Mozart " had sailed from Oahu, onthe
reached
captain
After
securships, the most appaling dangers, and to | ly three or four weeks before the " Maria
hands went to work in good earnest,
of the "Maria Helena," on her homeward voyage, with a,
ing the personal baggage of the ladies and shipwreck;, (for six of the men
two
or three times ■full cargo, the result of a three years hard
had
wrecked
as
Helena"
been
&.c,
passengers, and such provisions,
could be got at, and as fast as possible they before,) ha* little or no thought for the fu-,cruise in the North Pacific. It was very evjident that no part ofher cargo had been savwere taken on shore.
One cask of water ture, but lived only in the present.
Notwithstanding the untoward circumstan- ed. Most providentially for the officers and
was secured this day, together with a quantity of provisions, such as ship bread, salt ces in which they were placed not a com- crew of the M., they were rescued after onrepining word es- |ly one weeks residence upon the island.—
provisions and a goodly quantity of rice, plaint, a murmur, or aladies,
at that time, or'This circumstance, in connection with the
some twenty hams, about half a hogshead of caped the lips of the
preserved meats, besides some thirty dozen any other, during their long and dreary |fact, that they had saved such a goodly quanof excellent claret and hock wines, some thre months' residence upon the island. Al- |tity of provisions and water, and that it was
with all still secure and in good condition, while
five or six dozen port, and eight casks sher- ways cheerful and resigning themselves
Provito
that
merciful
confidence,
second
cask
a
so little comparatively, had been saved from
to
a
of
happy
attempting
get
In
ry.
water on shore the first day, it bilged and dence which had so signally preserved their |the wreck of the M. H., when made known
was lost. The matresses and bedding from lives, and those of the ship's company, they |by Captain Curphy and party, was the cause
gen- of much congratulation to those, upon the isthe cabin were mostly got on shore this day, did much to keep up the spirits of the
as also the hammocks, bedding and chests of itlemen, to encourage their labors for the ]land, and seemed to many now there, as a
of those en- special interposition of Providence in their
jcomfort of all, and the labors
the crew.
for their |behalf, and incited fond hopes that the sane
designed
active
operations,
in
afternoon,
the
the.
gaged
About five o'clock in
imerciful Spirit would still farther intervene
captain, with Mr. Christie and the crew ultimate rescue.
gloomy |to effect their speedy rescue.
left too wreck, with sails, &c, and came on Whatever might have been their the
fail- On the return of Captain Curphy and
forebodings at this time, respecting
shore.
Although much fatigued with the inces- ure of water and provisions, these were party to the wreck of the M. H., finding that
sant and arduous labors of the day, they im- happily and providentially soon almost en- nothing had been done by the men during
mediately set to work to provide tents for the,ltirely dissipated by an important discovery |his absence, he again went off to the wreck
This, made during the afternoon and evening of.and succeeded in securing many articles of
shelter of the ladies and children.
this, the first, day. Mr. Christie, in the more or less utility. During this afternoon,
them
dark.
When
until nearly
occupied
on a |the ships launch was got on shore, much
completed, all hands were set to work rolling course of the afternoon, strolled off
towards
the
beach
along
of
damaged.
discovery
and
cases
of
and
the
voyage
wine,
casks
up the
provisions snd water into the tents. The the east point of the island. After traveling All hope of securing any thing more from
baggage was also placed in and about the two or three miles, he returned to the tent (the wreck was now abandoned, as it was
tents. Everything saved having been thus se- (with a most animated and cheerful counte- very evident the old ship could resist the batcured, (he ladies and children, and such of.nance, with information that he had discov- tering of the surf but a few hours longer.—
the passengers as could find room in the ered two ships on the other side of the island, It may be remarked here, that soon after the
tent, sought repose from the fatigues and ex- standing in for the land. This announce- (ship struck, some of the casks of oil bilged,
citement of the day. The captain and men ment, of course, created much joyful ex-(and before the ladies left the cabin, many
throwing their blankets around themselves, citement, and much speculation was at once (articles in the state room, to leeward, had
lay down upon the beach. All being much indulged respecting their probable accom- |become saturated with oil, and before the
overcome with the fatigue of a hard day's tnodations on board the recently discovered jluggage was taken from that room on the
work, slept pretty soundly until the next ships, and in regard to their probable dcs- (morning cf the wreck, the oil was a foot
morning, when at an early hour, they were tination.
deep on the floor.
A party, consisting of Capt. Curphy, Mr. :
at work again, and watching with much
[TO SB CONTINUED.]
•'•'
anxiety, the poor old wreck as she lay help- Christie, and two of the seamen, provided
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Paica Coaaasr Dec. 8, 1848.
for the better, in the manrara and customs of this
sanguine expecta- Flour,
has
far
mqfct
people,
eurpassed
my
6 50 a 7 S5 | Whale Oil, MaM
WHALESHir Edward,
tions. During the forty jeerl that I have resided Pork,mess, 1400a 1500 | Bene,
98.30
San Jose, California, Feb. 22, 1848. $
here, I have known thousands of defenceless huexterminating
Father
Mathew
had
of
signified
been
man
their
his
intention
Six :—Having unfortunately
passenbeings cruelly massacred in
wars. I have aeen multitudes of my fellow boinga visiting the United States during the month of
ger in the Brig "Commodore Stockton," offered
in sacrifice to their iiol gods. I have Men May.
Kinch, master, at the time of her being this large
island, once filled ith inhabitants, dwinmiles
to
wrecked upon an island about sixty
dle down to its present few/n numbers through war George H. Colton, editorof the American Rethe northward of the entrance of Margarita and diseaae, and I am peauaded that nothing but view, died in New York Nov 98th.
from total eitinction.
Bay; I take great pleasure in recommend- Christianity can preserve tfcem
Both branches of the Georgia Legislature have
rejoice that true religioa ia taking place of supering to your particular notice the Masters of Istition
morals are supersed- adopted resolutions recommending to the attenand
that/good
idolatry;
the following Whaleships, viz: S. S. Munroe,
the reign of crime;and that a code of Cbrie- tion of their Representatives in Congress thesubPortsmouth; J. Fisher, Canton; Devol, Bra- ing
tian laws ii about to taLfe the place of tyranny and
ganza and J. S, Barker of the Edward; oppression. These tlnngs are what I have long ject of a railroad to Oregon.
aeen till now. I thank
The receipts of the P. O. Department for two
gentlemen who were not only instrumental wished for, but have sever
that in mv old age I ace them, and humbly truat years ending June S, 1847, were #7,300,000.
in saving myself and effects from the God
JOHN YOUNG." [Polynesian.
but have
treated me I feel them too. f
[Published dy request. |
)
*
"wreck,"
subsequently
with the greatest possible kindness.
Very Respectfully,
JOHN RUDD,
Commander U. S. N.
J. Turrill, Esq.
—
Just as our paper was going to press, the
17days
There is a growing desire among the
from Mazatlan. Dates from Washington
to acquire the English language. On Saturday last,
have been received to March sth, and Lonat the atone church took place the examination of
don to January 29th.
Mr. Kinsey'a school, which has been in operation
The most prominent item of intelligence is
about one year. The school numbers thirty scholars, and to the surprise of the gentlemen present at the announcement of Ex President, J. Q.
HONOLULU. MAY 1, 1848.
the examination, they exhibited a knowledge of the Adams's death. It appears, that the messenEnglish language, that was quite remarkable, con- ger of death met him in just that place,
The Hawaiian Legislature.
The opening of the Legislative Assembly sidering the short period they had been receiving which ofall others, the venerable man would
instruction. The success of thia school clearly
took place on Thursday the 27th inst., at the proves the practicability of Hawaiians acquiring our have chosen, and exoired the day after, which
Stone Church. We regret that our narrow language, if they enjoy the instruction of a teacher of all others, it might be imagined, he would
limits will not permit the inseition of a full possessing patience, perseverance and ability. We have selected. He was attacked with sudreport of the proceedings. The exercises are not sure but ignorance of the native language den illness while occupying his seat in Conwere conducted in the native language. will, under ordinary circumstances, be an advan- gress, on Feb. 21st, and expired the day folNot to dwell upon the taste displayed or to tage. We were assured by Mr. X., that he never lowing the birth-day of the immortal Washaddreased his pupils in the native language for the ington. The Speaker of the House of Repspeak of the large assemblage of foreigners
very good reason that he did not understandit. He
and natives present, we record with pleasure is an Engliahman and never having been previously resentatives thus alluded to his death in offithe fact, that throughout the exercises there engaged in teaching is deserving of the greater cially making an announcement of it:
was manifest a dignity and propriety highly commendation. The fact should not be overlooked, "On Monday, the 31st mat., John Quincy
dams sunk in his seat, in presence of us all,
becoming and most gratifying. The mind that this school is entirely supported by the parents A
a sudden illness from which be never recovby
of
the
were
scholars, most of whom
ercd; and be died, in the Speaker's room, at a
of every candid obsever we think must have and goardi.ins
1
and evinced an interesti quarter past 7 o'clock last evening, with the offireceived a most favorable impression. present at the examination,
the progress of their son* that showed they val- cers of the House and the delegation ofhis own
in
Prayer having been offered by the Rev. Mr. ued the advantages of an education. The
Massachusetts around bim.
King.
Armstrong it was followed by His Majesty's who was present, made some very appropriate re- "After a life oftoeighty years, devoted from its
earliest maturity the public service, be has at
Speech which elicited some remarks on the marks to the school in native, which were followedI length gone to his rest. He has been privileged
part of the Nobles and Representatives. by some in the English language, offered by ConaulIto die at his post; to fall while in the discbarge
of his duties; to expire beneath the roof of the
This contrast between the present and former General Miller, and wall calculated to encour- Capitol;
ana to have his last scene associated
and
We
might
age
proteacher,
scholars.
parents
forever in history with the birth-day of that ilmethod of conducting the law-making affairs
tract our remarks, for thia school is
in which
patriot, whose justdiscernment brought
fo this Kingdom is most striking. In re- we have felt a deep interest from itsone com- i lustrious
him first into the service ofhis country.
very
gard to the present, facts are before our eyes mencement.
Peace.—lt is now confidently hoped that
and every one can form his own opinion; as
peace will soon be restored between the
to the past, we must call to our aid the tes- Late News! —57
days froml United States and Mexico; conditions of
timony ofothers. We shall now quote the Washington !
which are not yet fully made known, but it
following letter of the venerable Mr. John We have received per "Good Return," arriv- .is understood the U. S. shall pay Mexico
Young who was most intimately acquainted ed at Lahaina, New Bedford papers to the Bthi the sum of $15,000,000, in consideration of
with this people and closely identified with ofDec. The clipper schooner Patuxent, Capt. the large extent of territory which the latthe councils of the nation from the year 1789 Waterman, was to sailfrom New Bedford aboutter government will cede the former.
to the date of the letter, a period of near Dec. 20thfor this port via Callao, Guayaquil, St. For additional news we refer our readers
Monterey and San Franforty years. The writer of this letter was Joseph's St. Barbara,
just issued.—
cisco. Mr. George Miller of Watertown, for,to the " Extra" Polynesian,
the father ofthe Premier whose noble, manextra
The
of
an
on a sudden
project
issuing
several years a large operator in State street,
ly, dignified appearance was so conspicuous has been detected in forgeries amounting to near- influx of foreign news, is worthy of all praise,
at the opening of the Legislature.
ly #100,000. Three of the Boston Banks and and we hope the public will generously susKawaib-jle. Island of Hawaii,)
thirteen private individuals were ascertained to tain the enyr/ptisc.
November 27, 1826.
> be holders of forged paper to the amount of
SO* We wtMo1refer our readers to the
" Whereas it has beei represented by many persons that the labors ofmissionaries in these islands #67,000. The steam propeller Phoenix wasI interesting account In our columns on Japan.
are attended with evil and diaadvantage to the peo- burnt in Nov. on Lake Michigan with a loss of There are some statements therein, which
ple, I hereby moat cheatfully give my testimony to 240 lives. The steam ship Acadia left Boston 1tend to cast a colcr of doubt over the narrnthe contrary. I am fuly convinced that the good
Ist with 75 passengers and tive, yet there must be something oftroth inwhich is accomyliabing and already effected, is not for Liverpool Dec.
! terwoven.
little. The great aod rabies! change already made •404,000 in specie.
Anglo-Hawaiian School.
" Isabella," Captain Briggs, arrived
Hawaiian!
THE FRIEND.
,
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p
�THE FRIEND, MAY, 1848.
38
I transcribe for you the verses which fol- influence.
American Correspondence.
most
low those given above.
There was produced there the
perfect union of church and state, and
he was at the head of both. The arm of
both was employed to suppress Romanism,
sWwibti 'f
and its supporters were imprisoned and banished when he willed. He instructed and
Boston, Sept. 11, 1817.
led the people: but the traces of his influThere's Light his horizon of pleasure adorning,'
Ma. Eoitor, —Phillip's Academy at AnWhen man issues forth ai the breaking of day;
ence are seen there no more. No man
Shadow
the
freshness
of
morning,
dover, is the oldest institution of the kind in There's sorrow atsuccedmg
knows the spot where he was buried, though
evening perplexes his wsy.
When
the state, having been founded in April, 1778,
the burying-ground is known. (Calvin forbnrque on the mirroring ocean, bade that any monument should be erected
and incorporated in 1780. It has a large And Youth with his
haven,
and streamers at helm,
The prow to the
brick building for the Classical department,
to his memory.) The island in the lake of
mil, in his joy, of the angry commotion,
and one of stone for the English department. Dreams
Geneva, which is nearest the city, is named
Where tempests are rising and seas overwhelm !
At the close of the academical year, in the
and in the city itself is a statue
Rousseau,
lingered awhile on the margin, uncertain,—
early part of last month, the examination Wt've
of
Voltaire.
as
we
on
the
wave;
But now, adveot'rers,
bunch
took place. This I attended. It was long We've
Prof. E. then noticed the small, bright feapatiently waited,—hut rise* the curtain,
and tiresome, but yet interesting and satisAnd no! for the drama, that ends with the grave. tures of evangelical Protestantism which the
factory. The trustees called for translations Not so!—for the thought that had birth in these bow nation presents: —the theological schools, the
and the parsing of such words as they pleasers,
missionary institute at Berne, the influence
Is living, enlarging and ripening ils plan,—
ed, from those Latin and Greek authors While
of such men as Dr. Merle, D'Aubigne, and
etnruily's dial is telling ihe hours.
Which bad been studied during the term. In
Dr. Vinet. Of the decease of the latter we
To influence the wo or the welfare of man.
the afternoon of the same day the Exhibition
have recently heard, and his loss is deeply
came off, corresponding to the annual Com- For him in whose bosom is rectitude burning,
felt.
For Youth in his pilgrimage seeking the right,
mencements of our Colleges. It commen- There's
In speaking of France, Prof. Edwards
a Paradise opened, where exiles returning,
ced with a Latin Salutatory, which was folFind Shadow all lo»t in effulgence of Light!
said he would only mention some things that
M.
lowed by orations, dissertations, and diawere favorable, and others that were unfalogues, in English, Latin and Greek. There
vorable to the extension of true religion. Of
Letter No. vi.
wasa Poem by one of the graduates, and the
the former class he mentioned,
last speaker made the Valedictory address. Remarks on Switzerland, and France.
1. The free toleration of all religions
A band from Boston was present, which was 1
Boston, Sept. 16, 1847. alike, and their support of government. In
stationed in front of the stage, between the
in Paris are on
Mr. Editor,—At one of the" meetings these respects, Protestants
audience and the speakers; and at frequent
with Roman Catholics.
the
same
footing
Prof.
>Edwards
Andover,
at
w
hich
attended
I
intervals they regaled the assembly with exon Switzerland.— 2. A new system of appointing bishops
cellent music It was a hot day, and the hall made some observations
he
that
may be learned and archbishops, under which this is not done
lesson,
said,
O
ne
was crowded. Many stood during the whole
that
the
most beautiful by the pope, but by the king of France; the
is,
this
country
or the exercises, and but few retired before from
natural scenery does not have pope being informed of such appointments,
they were concluded. The last performance and sublime
refine
and elevate those who re- and adding his confirmation.
to
|
the
effect
was. the singing of an ode, composed by
if other means are wanting. 3. The active piety of a few evangelical
William B. Tappan. These verses are one side amongst it,
beholds
there the most beauti- men. There is one family by the name of
The
traveller
of the happier efforts of this unequal poet.
skies,
the most magnificent Monod, in which are six brothers, several of
ful
lakes
and
and
He, you will remember, was the author of
which
the world can them ministers, and all most useful men.—
thai beautiful, hymn, sung at New Haven, mountains, perhaps,
by men Three or four of them are in Paris, one in
surrounded
finds
himself
yet
■show,
November 19th, 1822, at the embarkation of
Switzerland.
and
superstition.
the Am. missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands. besotted in ignorance
4. The adaptation of the French characthe
of
history
by
Another
lesson
taught
of
It commenced, Wake, Isles the South, this
ter, when imbued with the genuine spirit of
is
not
that
Republicanism
country
is,
your redemption is near." In the ode sung sufficient to make a people prosperous and Christianity, to disseminate it. In this they
by the Juveniles at the Andover exhibition,
and sustain; are decidedly superior to the English or
a most happy and poetio idea is the burden happy, nor even to perpetuate
Switzerland
there
are
two hostilei Americans.
of the song.
It is thus expressed in the itself. In
of which nearly Among the circumstances inauspicious for
to
one
or
the
other
parties,
two
stanzas:
first
all the Cantons belong. The larger party the cause of religion, are,
1. The recent increase of Romanism,
Wht»*vil mad feed ware in Eden discovered,
deprives of their rights, oppresses and per- which
And man, losing innocence, fell from his state,
a few years ago seemed to receive a
is
the
So
fierce
i
secutes
the
large
minority.
Two angels stout him in company hovered,
of perAnd went with him out at the temiueled gate.
contention between them, that the country isi check. The population is composed
millions
of Roor
thirty
haps
twenty-nine
war.
state
and
civil
of anarchy
The angel of Light has since followed him ever, almost in a
and a million and a half of
So hope, on his eosrds a sweet blossom may bloom; Before another year blood may be shed.— man catholics,
Tan aassl of Shadow has left his side never;
The party which now has a majority of ai Protestants.
So the wasdaict may leara 'tis not his to presume.
very few votes in the Swiss Diet, may be 2. The death of the duke of Orleans, a
called
the Jesuitical party. They are for thei very promising young man and heir to the
we
dread
the
Arch-Deceiver, who,
While
["Romish
church, and their movements are di- throne. By his demise, the crown will next
to our imperfect sense, transforms himself
evolve on his son, as yet a mere boy, and
into an angel of light, we admire the poet rected by the Jesuits. The other is a liber- dthe
of
the
regency on the duke's younger brother,
to
the
domination
conceit
party,
opposed
the darkness and al
by whose pleasant
w
ho
is very unpopular. The present king is
Its
are
Protestmembers
sorrows of earth become the angel of Shad- church of Rome.
considered by many the last of the dynasty.
a
small
degree.
in
but
evangelical
only
I
Often,
ants,
as
have
been
reminded
of
the
ow.
Philippe, who,
from seeming evil1 Those of the northern districts are infectedI 3. The course of Louis
Supreme Being who,
in his private charstill educes good, and better thence, andI with the Rationalism of the contiguous partsi with many good qualities
all that he promised
better stilt, in infinite progression," and of Germany, and sympathize with Ronge ini acter, has failed to fulfil
throne,
the
when
he
ascended
and
west,
the
south
comforting as is the Bible assurance that his movement. Those in
taste among
all things shall work together for good to near to France, are tinctured with Frenchi 4. The general and strong
for
the
Evidence of
military
glory.
cantons
have
been
people
or
i
love
seldom
had
Two
three
God," I have
them that
so infidelity.
and
statues,
is
pictures
in
apparent
this
the
the
Diet
have
deep and happy an impression left upon my rather conservative, and inThe Jesuits arei sculpture that every where meet the eye.
i The
feelings as by the singing of this piece. It held the balance of power.
Arch of Triumph is covered with basis necessary however, to be borne in mind, laboring to secure the votes of these cantonsi
reliefs
of various victories gained by the
that the pleasing impressions of such beau- ■ on their side at the next assembly.
tiful poetry will but aggravate the subse- Another lesson is, that Calvinism cannot arms of France, and inscriptions relating to
the same. Its standing army numbers over
quent misery, of any one who is not desig- preserve a nation. In Geneva, where Cal- 300,000.
Immense sums have been appronated in the last stanza ;
vin lived, and wrote, and died, no name isi
During priated for the fortification of Paris; by
reviled
than
his.
more
cast
out
and
fan alas at ejfcass testa is Reotk.de sararagt
possessed in Geneva, unbounded means of a circle of forts, extending all
--
a:
LXTTER NO. Y.
~ and Exhibition of Phillip's Ac-
There's Light when the morning in glory is shining,
And elumher, sod visions, and darkness are gone;
There's Shadow when gently the »un is declining,
And softness, and sadness, and silence cuine on.
—
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;
far Us routs la his pilgnsaaf* seeking the Bight.
:
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his life be
i
—
�39
THE FRIfiND, TvfAY, 1848.
him by signs how many ot us therei coming on board to see us. By and by we
around the city, and at such distances from inquired of
our number beard a great stir outside, and all the people
it and from each other, that the range of theirI were and on his intimating to them
The, about us fell on their faces to the around and
and ran
'
they appeared frightened
away.
guns wiil sweep a circumference of several next
morning we got into the boat and steered fosi'we were made to do tbe same. Shortly after
one
small
between
passage
miles, excepting
the mouth of a river on one side of the bay—ar''the prince entered tbe cabin accompanied by a
the range of the guns of two forts, by which we approached it, we saw what appeared to usi numerous suite. We were then again examined
passage the king might escape from the city to be a fort with spears glistening in tbe suni before bim, and this time tbe questions were put
in case the enemy should obtain the forts, or above the walls, but on coining nearer we found to us by a Japanese who spoke Dutch and who
the troops in them take the popular side of it was a piece of cloth extending about threei communicated with us through one of our men,
of a mile and painted so as to representMurphy Wells, who also spoke a little Dutch.
an insurrection.
M. aquarterswith
guns. Here as we landed about six- This lasted for about an hour, after which the
fort
ty men armed with swords and spears ran to- prince departed and in tbe evening we received
Japan.—We copy the following account of wards us and motioned us to go
away. We a box of sweetmeats which they said was from
ship Lawrence, however continued approaching them until we him. He was a very young man of handsome
the loss of the American
Capt. Baker, and Che subsequent captivity anil got very near when we all fell on our knees be- appearance, and on the whole seemed kindly dissufferings of the second officer and six of the fore them. One of them came up to me and posed towards us. The next day we continued
crew, who laniled in Japan, from the Straits would have knocked me down with his sword but on our voyage and were again left to tbe mercy
Times Extra of Jan. 14th. The account is his hand was held hack by nn old man who stood of our jailors. We then arrived at another city
written by George How under date of Bntavia, behind him. I made signs to them that we were when we were each put into a box the lid of
Dec. 28, 1847, and was published in the "Bata- harmless people and wanted food. After much which was fastened down upon us, and in this
via Courant" ofDec. 29th. The same paper an- talking amongst themselves they brought us way we were carried to thetown-hall. Here we
nounces the arrival of the Netherlands merchant some rice and fish which we ate. They then underwent another examination, tbe questions
vessel Hertogenbosch, Capt. Matthysen from again motioned to us to be off. I took them to being put to us by tbe same interpreter who actJapan, bringing six Americans, viz: Geo. How, our boat and made signs to them that it was im- ed in that capacity at Matsamai. There chief
Peter Williams, Henry Spencer, Murphy Wells, possible for us to go to sen in such a small thing object in this as in all tbe examinations we went
Bill and Joe, men belonging to the late whale and that if they would give us the material for through was to find out whether vie were not
ship Lawrence, Capt. Baker, wrecked in the Jap- building a larger one, we would go away in it. really Englishmen—and I am of opinion that
an Sea May 27th, 1846. We find no such ves- On this there was another consultation amongst had we confessed ourselves of that nation, we
sel in the "Whalemen's Shipping List," but it them and one of them wrote something on a would all have been killed. The interpreter
is not improbable that the account is all correct: piece of paper and sent a man away with it. In told us to beware how we tried to mislead them
ifso it but goes to confirm the opinions expressed about nn hour he returned with a letter which as they would find out who we were when we got
in our columns some months since that the whale- wasread aloud by one of them, and we were then to Nagasakie. They then brought a box from
ing fleet were destined to figure largely in events ordered to get into our boat again after being which they took out a print of the crucifixion,
which are to open the ports of Japan.—[Polyne- searched and deprived of every thing we had and told us to put our feet upon it—on our hessian.
about us. They then got another boat to tow itating to do so, the guards drew out their swords
"The Lawrence, under command of Capt. ours up the river along which we proceeded in and threatened to kill us, and so compelled eveBaker, sailed from the port of Poughkeepsie, N. this way until we got into a lake, on one side ofry one of us to trample on the print, and spit
Y. on the 10th July, 1845, bound on a whaling which stood a house covered all round with mats uponit. A couple of epauletts was then shown
voyage. On the 27th May, 1846 in Int. 44 30 which we were made to enter. We remained to us, one an English naval officer's and one an
north, long. 153 east, in the vicinity of the Jap- in it until night when they came again with lan- American, and we were asked which of them bean Islands we encountered a heavy gale, at which terns and ordered us to fellow them, motioning longed to our country. After this we were again
time we had a whale alongside and kept the ship to us, that ifwe endeavored to go in any other di- conducted to prison. One day we were again
drifting free. At about 10 or 11 o'clock at night rection we would be killed. We followed them summoned to the town-hall, where we were surshe struck on some rocks and immediately fell on foot for three or four hours until we came to prised to see a man in European dress sitting
over on her starboard side and bilged. Capt. a town where we were introduced into a brick amongst our judges. He took no notice of us
Baker then ordered his boat to be lowered and building that appeared to us to be the prison of•at first, but sat writing and talking to the Japantaking some men with him got into tbe boat, say- the town. They then locked us all up in a small ese. At hut he addressed us in Dutch to which
we did not reply, then in French which we also
ing as he left tbe ship's side 'each man for him- cell and kept a vigilant watch ever us, the whole did
not understand. He then spoke English and
self' or some other words to that effect. It was of the night. In the morning we were blindsaid—'lf there are any John Bulls amongst you,
dark at the time and after he left the ship I saw folded and led to the house of the Governor, you
had better not say anything about it.' He
nothing more of him. The first mate Mr Myers where we were questioned and examined and
then attempted to lower his boat with eight men asked if we were Englishmen, after which they then interrogated us concerning our country, our
in her, in doing which he accidentally slipped led us again to prison. Not a day passed with- religion, and tbe circumstances relative to our
the bow tackle which plunged her bows under out our being examined and questioned regard- shipwreck, &.c, all of which were interpreted
water and on the boats coming up under the ing our country, religion and every other partic- again to tbe Japanese andusnoted down in writing
he had some hopes
counter, she was stove to pieces and all, except ular thatcould be thought of. They made them- by them. He then told
one man whom I saved, perished. I could hear selves understood to us by signs and principally we would all be set at liberty. The council then
again taken to prison.—
tbeir cries in the water but could not see any of by drawing on paper, at which they were very broke up and we were
them it was so dark. I then got the remaining expert. In this prison we continued for about At this place one of the men tried to escapefrom
by the Japboat ready and left the ship with seven men, who 11 months,and not once did we set a single foot Iprison and was inhumanly murdered
had made known his intentions to us
I think were all that were left of the crew. We out of it during that time. Every day we had anese. He and
we did all we could to dissuade
took with us a little bread and water and some an allowance of rice, fish and water ami once previously,
as he said he
harpoons and cordage and steered about S. W. they gave us a sort of liquor called sakie. We him from it but to no purpose,
On thesecond day all the water and fowl we had drank it and it naturally revived us and made us wouldratber die than suffer so much any longer.
were consumed and from that day to our making feel a little more cheerful; they then again ex- At last after seventeen months in all ofclose and
the land, we had nothing to subsist on. It snow- amined us and took down our depositions in strict confinement, privation, and ill-treatment,
ed all the time and we had hardly any covering writing, thinking perhaps that under the influ- we were liberatedand sent to the Dutch Factory.
on our bodies to protect us from the piercing ence of the liquor we would give them whatever Here we were received by the Director of the
cold. One of the men named Hiram Yates, information we had before endeavored to sup- Factory, Mr. Levyssobn in whom we recognised
who was sick when he left the vessel, died on press. About this time all the men together with the European who interrogated us at the town
the 3d day and we buried bim in the sea. At myself fell sick, and what with this, tbe misera- hall, and to whose active and humane exertions
only for
last on tbe 3d June we perceived land for which ble situation we were in, and the bad treatment we were indebted for our release—notand
hosthis—but also, for the kind, generous,
we steered and entered into a large bay where we met with from our guards, who frequently pitable
treatment we met with during thereat of
we could discover no marks of any human being. struck us and insulted us in every possible way 1
We landed and caught a seal, the meat of which they could, we gave up all hopes of ever getting our stay in Japan—are we under deep and lastwe cooked and ate together with some grass we out of our prison alive. We got better bowev- ing obligations to bim. Ten days after we were
found near thebeach. It was the only food we er, and were informed that we had to go on to Iput on board the Dutch ship Hertogenbosch,
and
had tasted for the last four days. We then Jeddo, where the Emperor lived. They put us where we received tbebest possible treatment
strolled along the beach leaving one man to take on board of a. junk and stowed us all in tbe ]attention, until our arrival here when we were
care of the boat, and striking inland for about bold—a dark filthy place and during the time we handed over by the authorities to the U. S. Cona mile we came to a bamboo cottage with a riv- were in her, some three or four months, not a sul, who although in a very weak state of health
er between it and us. We hailed repeatedly single moment were we allowed to step on deck ( extended bis protection towards us and furnishbut nothing made its appearance. We then sat to breath the fresh air or see the light. One day ed us with the few articles of clothing, fee. we
down for about an hour expecting to see some- we were made to wash ourselves, and clean were so much in need of—for all which we feel
body go in or outof the house, but as this did clothes were given us and we were conducted extremely grateful."
not happen and it was getting dark we returned into thecabin which was beautifully fitted up with <xyIn general, twice as much rain fans on
to the boat. The man we had left in ber told silk and gold ornaments, they then gave eachof
us that during our absence he had been visited us a carpet to sit upon, and made us understand the western as on the eastern side of GreatBritby two men whom be invited to come and sit that we had arrived at a city called Matsamai am. UsUmm warm winner tfeaa eMtOMmta hi hm»
with him but they refused to do so. They then where the Emperor's son lived, and that be was
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that tae Cspula end boat's craw who have arrivedhen were
DIED.
all murdered.
The Wllhelmloe, stoaaom, hence, St days, had arrived at Capt Hall, "Betsey Williama,"
of
Msr•S 00
Lees,
last,
by
Marsh
a
Jesse
whale,
Capt.
In
English Consulsle,
30 00
VaaeyarS, aosaasaiiaasg the ship Wm. Wert, li W L Maasilaa.
A Russian.
The veaaal, al last aocousia, was bouad Ws noticed some time sincela an American paper the sup•70 aaataVL.
4 SO
posed
Stag
lots
of
reported
the
Ills
our
last
I.ahalna
In
to Paita, seder command of the Aral officer, M. Daggett. I
II.I. li A Friend,
10 00
was stated that the insurance on her had been deinended, no
left
a
wireand
children
mourn
his
loss.
two
to
Ship
Laos
South
Pole.
Cast
having been received from her for two years.
At Y. 8. Hospital, April 14th, ■Ibridga O. Terry, s seaman new,
4 00
The Julianexperienced a succession of gales in the Chins A Friend,
discharged from Americas merchant ahlp "Saatoaet," of BosMr. Bailey, Mate,
3 00
Seas,
In which shereceived considerabledamage to spars, Ac.
toe. He waa a Swede by birth.
Bellows,
2 00
2d do.,
H. B. Majesty's brlf Spy arrived at Valparaiso on the 17th Mr.
At H. S. Hospital, April Ist, George Gnat, seaman, disMr. Bohme, 3d do.,
1 00
charged anas American wh«e ship "Sarah Parker.'* Hebe-'January wilh #1,000,000 on board from SanBias
day If. B. Majesty's ships Calypee sad June T. Kroohrand,
On
the
same
1 60
as
Nantucket.
leased
aailed from Valparaiso on a cruise.
S. KellingwaiT,
1 00
H. B. Majesty's ship Collengwood, and the French corvette S. Ponpleblume,
1 00
Brilliant of M funa, with the French transport Loire, remain,
MARRIED.
A Sailor,
1 00
ed
port.
In
April
this
Pridav
the
14,
town oa
by
evening.
la
Rev Mr.
Armstrong Mr J H. Brown of Salem, Mas*., U. B. A. to At Maxatlan, April 11,II 8 ships Congress and Independence
A CARD.
Maw Elisabeth, daughter of John C. Jones,formerly American and H B M's ship Jnno.
Co—l at this place.
7b the Mercantile Community and other Gentlemen re
No Intelligence received respecting the Matilda."
tiding at the Sandwich blonde:
The II. S. ship Ohio had not arrived at Maxatlan'
PASSENGERS.
Ma. George Noaas, for many yeare Pastor and Schoolmaster on Pitcairu'a Island, is desirous of obtaining a
Masoasita Bay, J
la the Cerreo 4s Co»l)a for Valparaiso—Messra. P R Vids,
Dec. II th, 1847. >
situation in a mire or some other confidential employW L Hobson, Wm Curphey, W Jones, 11 Downtoa and 4 la
We, the nnderaigned captains of ships, hereby certify that ment, (where much writing is not required,) so that by
thesteerage.
John P Robinson.
weran Ike greatest danger of setting our vessel* on shore be- integrity and strict economy he may be enabled to realize
Far George Wsshlngtoa—Mrcaptain's
lady.
Per Lacy Ann—Mrs Srown,
tween Point Domingo and Point Lisaro, on the Callfornlsn in the course of two or three years a sufficient sum of
Par Adelaide Messrs J Pslleit, O Archsmbane, C Bris, A Coast; the land on that part, (where the Hope was wrecked,) money to remove his
family from Pitcairn's—the arable
aad
missionaries.
Prateeeltle,
Lapart
extending
Ittlslsadi
J
French
H
out to westward abontebrty miles more than ia laid
of that island being too small to produce a supply of
down on thechart. Considering the erroneous manner In part
which the generality of charts have this part of the coast laid (bod adequate to the necessities of the rising generation.
out. It It a matter of surprise to us thst more vessels are not Mr. N. having a family of ten children, is obliged from
lost there We would most strongly recommend that masters sheer necessity (arising out ol the stubborn fact that there
of vessels for the future, to provide themselves with Wilkes' is not more than half an acre of cultivable land for each
PORT OF HONOLULU.
or some other modern charts, on which thia coast may be cor- person on the island) to attempt a removal; and the
rectly laid down, and therebyavoid a similar disaster to thst Sandwich Islands appearing the most eligible place, ha
Arrived.
of the ship Hope.
gladly devote two or three years to obtaining sufMarch S3—American whale ship Bowditch,Borden, Warren, 1). F. Lansing, master nf ship Citixen of Sag Harbor, Alvln would
Mallory, maathr of ship Trescolt of Mystic, Luther M. Bor- ficient pecuniary resources for the accomplishment ol his
IS months cut, 55 sperm, 1800 whala.
*9—Americas whala ship Moctezuma, Tower, New Bed- den, matter of ship Bowdltcb of Warren. R. 1., Thomas W. paternal solicitude.
Edward, master of bark Ann, of Sag Harbor, John I.. Barker, Any gentleman willing to give the advertiser employford, 7 moatha oat, 50 ■perm.
ment, will please notify the same in the
30—American whale ship Edward, Healh, New Bedford, 32 of ship Edward of New Bedford.
Seamen's
months oat, MO spsrni 1700 whale.
Friend," ana as soon as it meets his ere, he will grateAmerican whsls ship Mores, New Bedford, 5 months out,
fully and promptly respond, (in person,) by the first ship
40 spawns.
that touches at Pitcairn's bound to the Sandwich Islands.
American whale ship Nassau, Weeks, New Bedford, 30
PORT OF LAHAINA.
Pitcairn's Island, Jan. 26,184S.
months out, 850 sperm, 150 whale.
OfTand on—ships Ontario, Erie, Ortan, Citizen, Richmond,
Italy, Huntress, Betny Williams, Champion, and Timor.
NOTICE!
Arrived.
March Jl—Hawaiian brif Eupbornla, Vloget, 19 days from
Mouterey.
March SS—American whale ship Portsmouth, Monroe, WarTo
and Smanohs.— Tne Seamen' ChapSeamen
April I—American whale ship Gov. Troop, Cofgeshsll, ren, 25 months out, 2700 whale.
el is open for Public Worship every Sabbath, at 11 '»o'clock,
New Bedford, 7 mos out, 400 sperm, 80 whale.
24—American whale ship Steigllts, Young, Brldgport, 43 A. M., and 7J, P. M. Seats feee.
American whale ship Levant, I.owen, Sag Harbor, 5 mos. months out, 300 sperm, 600 whale.
Religious services will be held at the Vestry-Room
out—oo report.
American whale ship Globe, Dsggett, New Bedford, 30 mot.
every Thursday evening. Usually, there will be a LecAmerican whale ship Moful, HunUsy, New London, 9 moe. out, SO sperm, 2000 whale.
April S—ChilianbrigCorreo dc Cobija, McCirath.froin Valpa25—American whale ahip Milton, Smith, New Bedrord, 7 ture delivered.
months out, 160 sperm.
The Seamen's Concert for Prayer is held at the Vestry
raiso, via Tahiti aad l.ahalna.
April B—Off and on during the week—ships Ann, Alice aad American whale ship Mogul, Huntley, New London, 9 mos. Room the third Mondsy evening each month.
Maui.
Clamant from
out, 60 sperm, 400 whale.
Seamen belonging to vessels (of all nations) visiting
April 11—H. C. Majesty's corvette Sarcelle, Capt. Dc 27—American whale ship Champion, Parker, New Bedford,
this port are invited to call at the Chaplaincy Study,
Borfoe, from Chriatmaa Island.
8 months out, 225 sperm.
they will be gratuitously supplied with copies of
IS—Hawaiianschr Haalilio, Jamieaon,from Chriatmaa UlAmerican whale ship George, Marston, Falrhaven, 18 mos. where
the Friend and other reading matter. It will be most
ead.
out, 300 sperm 1000 whale.
15—Hawaiianachr Julian, Moraa, 68 daya from Hongkong, American whsle ship Frlenpshlp, Scott, Falrhaven, 17 mos. convenient for the Chaplain to receive calls from Seamen
mdae to H. Skinner Co.
between 2 and 4 o'clock, P. M.
out, 600 sperm, 500 whale.
Arrived off and on—George, Illinois, Adeline and Bingham 22— American whale ship Neva, Case, Greenport, 7 months Public serricesat the Native Churches,on the Sabbath,
from Maui.
92 sperm 80 whale.
out.
commence at 9j, A. M., and 2}, P. M.
American whsle ship Gem,North, Ssg Harbor, 5 1-2 months
April 18—American whale ship Canada, Reynard, New
The Seamen's Reading Room is open at all hours of
Bedford, 83 months out, 600 sperm, 1750 whale.—Leaking
100 whale.
out,
Strangers arriving and having late foreign paOff and oa from Maul—Lucy Ann and Julian.
American whsle ship Panama, Ilallam, Sag Harbor, 6 mos the day.
are respectfully invited to aid in keeping said room
pers,
days
from
ValApril 88—Chilean brig Adelaide, Charon, 54
out, 45 sperm.
paraiso via Tahiti and the Marquesas lalanda.
30—American whale ship Newsrk, Pendleton, tonington, aupplied with useful reading matter.
May I—American merchant ahlp Isabella. 650 tons, Briggs, 18 months out, 1200 whale.
$3" Donations are respectfully solicited for the support
mssiar, 18 dsys from Msaatlan, bound to M anilla.
American whale ship Mary & Susan, Pendleton, Stonlngton, of the Chaplaincy, and the publication of The Friend. *
Cleared.
5 months out, 40 sperm.
An annual report of all donations is made to the AmerMarch 29—American whale ship Merrimac, Duatin, New American whaling bark Pantheon, Diman, Fall River, 29 ican Seamen's Friend Society, in New York. Any permonths out, SO sperm, ISO whale
London lo cruise.
son contributing the sum of <60 is entitled to become a
April 1—Americanwhale ship Pocahontas, Cottle, Tlsbury,
French whala ship Gen Teste, to cruise.
Life Director ol the Society, and by *20 to become an
So—Hamoansohoonerr Malolo, Haakiua, Tahiti and Valpa- 17 months oat. 300 sperm, 300 whale.
American whale thlp Illinois, Jsgger, Bag Harbor, 5 months Honorary Life Member.
raiso.
SAMUEL C. DAMON,
out, 65 sperm.
April 6—Palcon Klrby, New Bedford, locrulie.
Americanwhsle ship Bingham, Scovel, Mystic, 20 mos. out, Honolulu, April 1. tf.
Seamen's Chaplain.
Zuld Pool, Myers, Amsterdam, to cruise.
1400 whsle.
7—Pormosa, Brlga, New Bedford, lo cruise.
Therehave sailed during lha week ending April 15 the fol- 3—Americanwhale ship Phoenix, Green, 8ag Harbor, 6 mos
NOTICE t
lewtag whale ahlpa:— Moctezuma, Nasaan, (Jot Troup, Maine,i out, 15 sperm.
Person, arriving at the Sandwich Islands having let6—American whale ship Olympia, Woodward, New BedLevant, Japan, Clementine, Mogul aad Moraa, forlha Northsperm.
months
175
ford,
7
out,
Coast.
ters
for
John
west
H. Davis, of ship Samuel Robertson,"
April 15—Hawaiian schr Courrier dc Valparaiso, Arnaud, 10—Americanwhale ship Adeline, Jsrnegan. New Bedford, would confer a great favor by leaving them with the Rev.
20 mos. out, 300 sperm, 550 whale.
for Tahiti.
„
,
S.
C.
Honolulu.
Damon,
Bedford,
IS—American whale ship Bt George, Hawes. New
April 17—Edward, Heath, New Bedford to cruise.
19—Chilean brig Correode Cobija, McGraih, for Valparaiso. 7 months ont, 217 sperm.
go—Hawaiian achr Julian, Moran, for Hongkong.
American whaleship Thames, Payne, Sag Harbor, It months
out, llosperm, 1300 whale.
The
Bound.
Memoranda.
American whale ship Dromo, Steele, New London, 6 mos. The Friend, bound,Friend,
for one, two, or more years, can be
Sweden, out, clesn.
CT At San Francisco, Marsh 4th, I). S. transport
obtained
the
loeailn-il
at
Study.
brig
Eagle,
and
the
latter
Chaplain's
bark Taaao,bark Anita
JJ- A few entire aeta
April IS—American whale ship George Washington, Glbhs
remain unsold. A deduction will be made from the subday for Masatlaa. The Eagle arrived Feb. 3d, 46 daya from Wareham, 4 1-2 months nut, 60 sperm.
30.
Mont
Vernon
Manila
Nov.
to
at
persons purchasing more than one volCanton—reporta ahlp
15—Americanwhale ship Midsa, Eldrldge, New Bedford, 8 scription price
ume.
Ai Monterey, March Uth, U. S. ahlp Warren, prize ahlp Ad- months out, 200 sperm.
mittance, brig John Young, and schr William. The transport 17—Americanwhsle shipLucy Ann, Brown, Greenport, 7 1-2
Seamen
never be charged more than the actual
will
Isabella arrived Fib. 18th,and the transport Sweden the 25th months not, 50 whale.
cost of the publication and binding.
tf.
The Isabella sailed from Philadelphia Aug. 19th, the Sweden
17—American whale ship Julian, Taber, New Bedford, 0
trass New York Sept. 21st.
months out. 200 whsle, 100 sperm.
Diego
Ban
from
Maiailan
April 27—American whale ahip Good Return. New Bedford,
The brig Eveline had arrived at
The bark Anita of Boston has been purchseed by Ihe U.S. 5 months out, 140 sperm.
government and placed under command ofPsased Midshipman
A Monthly Jonrnal devoted to Temperance,
Woodaworth.
The Paramaltiisi ed fro.-n Liverpool Nov. 18th, direct for
Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence.
this port, and may be daily expected to arrive. She cornea to
PORT
OF
HILO.
PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY
Messrs. Starkey, Janion Co., and brings a general assorted
SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN.
cargo of merchandise.
with
a
The Teplc left Liverpool about Jan Ist for thisport
Arrived.
TERMS.
part cargo of goods for thismsrket—the remslnder tor the RuaAmerican whale thlp Ontario, Brown, Bsg Harbor,S months One copy per annum,
si,»o
etan American Company at Sitka.
Two copies per annum,
Waacs —The American brig Elizabeth of Salem went out, 70 bbit whale.
,60
ashora at Santa Barbara Fab. 14th la a heavygale—vessel and American whsle ship Champion, Parker, New Bedrord, 8 Five copies per annum,
t,o«
months
our,
aperm.
a
total
lose.
225
cargo
per annum .-.-..8 00
The Aevsrlcaa whale ship Triton, cat off at Sydenham a American whaleahip Timor, Edwards, Sag Harbor, 12 mot.
Single copies and bound volumes for 1,2,2,4
and several out, 20 sperm, too whale.
Isiaed, had arrived at Tahiti. The oral officer on
years
may
be
obtained
at
the
the
of
Study
Chapboard.— March 27—Adeline, Jaraegan, New Bedford, 20 months out,
then were severely wounded during the affray
lain.
She was to aaUaa soon as possible for this port. I hey report S25 sperm, 550 whale.
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FTHE RIEND.
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HONOLULU, JUNE 1,
Vol. 6.]
1648.
[Me» 6
ner, and on the third day they were compel- ed the ' aspect of affairs. Now all, hands
led to throw overboard " the tackling of thei work with " a will " They heave uo their
—i
ship." Many a day now passed, while neith- ■anchors, hoist a sail and make towards the
1848.
Honolulu, May 10th,
er sun nor star appeared. The tempest, shore. The-ship strikes head on to the land,
Rev. S. C. Damon,—Dear Sk:-r-We begI however, did hot cease to rage. 'All hopes:isticking fast, while tbe stern-part of the ship
leave to request that you will publish as early of safety -fled away. Despair sat brooding is broken off by the violence of the waves.
as possible in the " Friend," the sermon re- ;on every countenance. The owner thinks'iThose who could swim are ordered first to
cently delivered by you on the occasion of■of his great loss, —the captain has given upi quit the wreck, and the rest, some on boards,
the wreck of the Maria Helena upon Christ- 'the ship,—tho centurion knows not what dis- and some on broken pieces of the ship," get
mas Island, and the circumstances connec- position to make of the soldiers and prisoners isafely on land. "And so it cans to pass
ted with the disaster.
under his charge. Fatigued by incessant ithat the, escaped all safe to land," which
In making the request, we have reason to watching and suffering from long abstinence, proved to be the island of Melita, now called
believe we are expressing the wishes of the 1ithat was a forlorn ship's company, number- iMalta.
majority of those who attend service at the 1ing no less than " two hundred, three score, There is much of sound instruction to be
and doubt not the discourse will and sixteen souls." There was one bosom, gathered from this descrption of tbe apostle
" chapel,"
prove
interesting and instructive to most of;however, where glowed a hope more pre-.Paul's shipwreck. I will allude, in passing
the readers of tne "Friend," particularly,cious than ever dwelt in the breast of the Ito this point. This clear and connected acmost favored of the sons of men. He is in count, in which human and divine agency
the seafaring portion of them.
We remain, with respect.
communication with the Court of Heaven, iare so distinctly apparent ought to- banish
Your ob'L-*ervants,
Listen to his language addressed to that ter-1from our minds those ideas of fortune, chance,
T.H.STEVENS. tor-stricken and desparing ship's* company. |good luck and fate, which we. are quite too
-A.JOHNSTONE. " Sirs, ye;should have barkened unto me, |prone to cherish, although we may have reJ. TURRILL.
and not have loosed from Crete, and to have ceived a christian education and been taught
gained this harm and loss. And now I ex-1the principles of the bible, from our youth.
hurt you to be of good cheer, for there It
The Providence of God;
1 was the plan, or purpose of God, that not
Illustrated in a discourse occasioned by the ishall be no loss of any man's life among one of those two ahundred and seventy-six
ou, but of the ship; for there stood by me isouls should find watery grave. This was
wreck of the Maria Helena on Christmas Is- ythis
the angel of God, whose I am and I God's plan and purpose; but to accomplish
Chapel,
land, and delivered t» the Seamen's
Iwhomnight
I serve, saying, " Fear not Paul, iit, how complicated a series of agencies
Honolulu, April 23d, 1848.
must be brought before Caeser and, 10, imust be brought into activity. There was
Andso it came to pass, th« they thou
Text. Acts 27,44.
"
God
given unto.thee all them that sail Ithe will of the centurion to pursue-the voysafe
to
land."
hath
escaped all
be of good cheer, iage, at all hazards,—the plans" of the capThese words Olee a part of that graphic; with thee,-wherefore, sirs,
it
be eyen as it ttain and owner,—the strength-of the vessel
God,
that
shall
I
the
f
or
believe
of
a
when
ship-wreck
fearful
description
we must be cast upon tto outride so furious a storm, —the currents
apostle Paul was sailing from Syria to Italy.'was told me. Howbeit
winds
According to ancient ideas ofnavigation, the a certain island." Paul, although a prisoner, tand counter currents of the sea,—the
watchfulhis
favorable
and
unfavoreble?*-the
companions
and
probably
despised
by
directed
the
course
1
ship-masters of that day
prayed to God iness of the sailors, —their obedience to oroftheir vessels along the coast, rarely going in danger, had doubtless
and
of
others
on
that
<ders,—the advice of Paul upon the minds of
out of sight of land. Such navigation was Iior his owmsafety
honored
was
that
Roman
a large ship's company of every variety of
prisHow
It
was
board.
t
of course, extremely dangerous.
I
to seek him tthought and opinion, most of whom were
found to be so, in this instance. The yes-<oner, an angel is commissioned
—beyond and above all there was
1
sel, on leaving her course along the southern out amid the darkness and storm of that heathen,
who
driven,
God,
vessel
was
and
rideth upoß the heavens—whose
up
of
while
the
night,
shore of Asia Minor, sailed for the island i
is in the whirlwind, who hath gathered
Sea.
the
fourteenth
way
the
Adriatic
On
down,
called
the
Fair
\
at
a
port
touching
Crete,
" I
hath bound the waHavrey," near the city of Ljasea. Here the night of this fearful tossing, the sailors re- Ithe wind in his fists—who
and
maketh
that
The
ter
a
the cloud his
soundings.
garment,
in
upon
had
were
ported
they
be- J
i
vessel was detained until the sailing
that a thousand
come dangerous, being at the period, as is lead is thrown, and out runs twenty fathoms tchariot. The resulttoshowed
ship is driven, iagencies conspired effect the remarkable
supposed, of the autumnal equinox. Itap-«of line. A little farther the
were
ip only fifteen deliverance of that ship's company. Some
when
it
was
found
they
pears to have been Paul's advice, that the
■
they let go were
rocks,'
the
human and some divine, but there were
vessel
there
fathoms.
Fearing
the
safe
course
would
be
for
only
I
futuitous instrudoes
no
[
anxiously'
chance-agencies,—no
anchors,
four
and
most
that
i
to winter; but a Roman Centurion who-had l
is iments which were not under. Gad's control
look
for
the
boat
day
A
ship's
company
command of the expedition, thought;
i
there been even one blast of the wind,
j
and some of the sailors under the Had
wise, " believing the master, and owner of!loweredof
of th<
the
have
earwave
one mind on board
<
would
one
mooring
ship,
pretext
the ship more than those things spoken by ]
iave frustrated
vessel,
cen-1
it
alone
the
but
Paul
to
the
that
shore,
to
said
Paul." And when the south wind blew soft- caped and
accomplishment of
plan. Many on
abide
t
the
in
soldiers,
these
Except
turion
their
gained
purpose,
ly, supposing they had
I
'he fates held
ye cannot "be saved." Thent'elboard migh
loosing from thence tey sailed close bylthe ship,cut
not
,et
and
it
so
wa»
their salvation
off
the
of
the
ropes
boat,
i
Crete." Not long hadthis wind, softly blow-, isoldiers
or
by
Chariee,
the
apostle.
1
h
er
fall
off.
The
faint
streaks
of
morning
ere
"a.
ifate belong not to the language of fortune
ing, wafted the vessel on her course,
the
Bible.
the
eastern
Paul
entreats
now
redden
sky.
i
tempestuous wind called Earoclydon" blew■
to take some food; "fate this, v Oar strenuous efforts should be, to divert our
in an opposite direction. "The ship was his companions
your health: fiy there shall iminds from these heathenish and sceptical
caught, and could not bear up into the wind."'he says "is for
from
the head of any of you." iideas, which lurk in tbe secret recesses of
•
a
hair
fall
The winds and waves now had her under not
and
gave thanks to God in Ithe christian's mind, and more or less control
bread,
rHe
took
near
being
She
came
their control.
of
them
all.
p
resence
Having partaken of the reasoning of the best men. Would that
wrecked on a small- island, named Clauda.
they
lightened tbe ship, our minds might be completely and happily
The following day the winds blew with una- some refreshments,
wheat
into
the
sea. Paul ex- delivered from their influence, for they esthe
casting
vesmuch
the
endangered
bated fury and so
How chang- sentially prevent us from correctly contemof
cheer.
good
horts
them
to
be
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plating the Providential dealings of God with that particular point, on the coast, in as world the lives ofallonwith a single exception,
Christmas island. 1
much as it is reported to be the most favora- who were wrecked
mankind.
The attention of this community has been,] ble for landing, of any for many miles, in cannot but view the preservation and htippy
deliverance of so many from their situation,
of late, absorbed by the recital of incidents, eiiln'i- direction.
connected with the shipwreck of some whoiI Third. Every one must regard it a most which would have been most perilous and
were our fellow residents on these shores.]IProvidential circumstance that they were able distressing liutl it not been for God's kindly
Willing ears have riot been wanting to hear|.to save an abundance of provisions and storesi interposition, only as a most signal Provithe narrative of their dangers, trials, priva-i ito supply the wants and necessities of so>dence of God. In a most important sense,
tions and disappointments. There is such a;.[large a company of passengers and the crew 'has God made each one whom he lias saved,
a monument of his preserving mercy.—
charm about the adventures of tho sea, and Tor nearly three months.
the untold variety und incident attending] Fourth. Every one speaks of tho pre-]IChance, fortune, or fate had nothing whatver, to do with these events, any more than
shipwrecks, that although we are ever hear- vious wreck of the " Mozart," as a peculiar- euuli
of two hundred and
iln- preservation
ing and reading about them, yet we never,ly Providential event, otherwise there must]
wrecked,
souls
eighteen hundred
the
most
if
seventy-six
the
narratives
"have
been
in
appalling,
of,
suffering
cease to be interested
the island of Malta. Some
ocean-life. It is impossible for any one, not fatally disastrous, inasmuch as the is- ■ years ago, on
unless remarkably stoical, to read or hear aland furnished no water suitable to drink,]'may assert that Paul and his companions in
were miraculously saved, but no
detailed account of any shipwreck without;jand only a comparative small quantity wasishipwreck
1
than those cast upon Christmas isbeing deeply moved and interested. This saved from the wreck of the Maria Helena.; more so,The
only thing miraculous about
interest will be greatly deepened when thei Fifth. The fact, that the lady passengers,: land.
was, the appearance of the
Paul's
and
children
could
be
so
shipwreck
comfortably
of
contained
passengers
crew or company
I young
1
those with whom we were previously ac-lIprovided for, in such a region, and for such,i]angcl to Paul. That is all. Paul did not
quainted. We involuntarily identify our- ■ a length of time, ought not to pass unnoticedI'expcct any other miraculous interposition,
selves with them and our minds arc not fully or without special thanks given to Him whoi else why did he say, when the sailors had
cut away a boat and were for escaping.
satisfied until made acquainted with all thei "tempers the wind to the thorn lamb."
Sixth.
It
most
Providential
circumwho
have
been
thus
was
a
I
of
those
subjected
" Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot
trials
to peril and exposed to danger. I believe 1 stance that materials of sufficient quantity] be saved." It appears that their salvation,
upon (jiod's bestowing his
speak the sentiments of many others, wheni were saved, wherewith a small vessel couldi entirely depended
exertions, and not betheir
Islands,
for
the
Sandwich
.blessing
upon
of
be
fitted
out
other-]
remark,
that.those
were
no
orfeelings
I
cause God had sent an angelic messenger to
dinary sympathy which were excited by the i wise those who were cast upon Christmas is- 'announce
to Paul that none should be lost.
most unexpected intelligence that the " Ma- ■ land must have remained until taken off by]
remained
The
visit of the angel by no
vessel,
transient
or
there
un-l
miraculous
had
been
on
some
wrecked
Christ- ■
ria Helena "
mas island. I can hardly say, whether emo- til their stock of water and provisions had]■means, removed the necessity of exertion
tions of sadness or thankfulness predomina- became exhausted, when the miseries of,"and carefulness on their part. God helps
help themselves, wonderfully conted. It was sad to learn that those who left starvation would have been visited upon them/those who
means
only a few weeks previously, joyous withi in the most appalling form. The idea of be-!Icealing his almighty power under such or
nathuman,
island
and
and
eflbrts
as
are
apparently
cast
such
most
of
the
of
their
an
uninhabited
ing
upon
had,
during
period
hope,
It
is
no
more
or
to
proper
becoming
of
communicaural.
there
left
without
means
any
absence, been dwellers on alow, sandy, barren, and uninhabited island, while we hadI ting with other ports of the world, is truly speak of those wrecked on Christmas island,
as saved by chance, fortune, good luck, or
supposed they were rapidly pursuing their■ appalling and awful,
than of Paul and his companions being
voyage to lands where friends and kindredI Seventh. It is" a fact worthy of remark, fate,
a watery grave. I rewould welcome them to scenes rendered sa- ■ that so small a vessel should have safely thus rescued from
miraculous
as the other.—
the
one
as
gard
reached
our
shores.
the
of
home
:
childhood,
cred by
associations
Were Paul and his companions and their
and native land. We were thankful to learn, Eighth. The embarkation of those upon friends
bound to render thanks to Almighty
although they had been called to undergo thei Christinas island appears to have been atGod;
so,
I conceive those recently rescued
tended
with
no
little
It
was
difficulty.
only
that
there
were
maperils ofshipwreck, yet,
■
ny alleviating and conspiring circumstances, a part of the time that boats could go and from their perilous situation are under obliwhich rendered, not altogether unpleasant return, through the surf where tho vessel gations equally cogent to cherish gratitude
Protector and Friend.
and comfortless a compulsory residenco on was wrecked, and the vessel which went for.]to their Almighty
so barren, dreary and- forlorn a speck in the their rescue, appears to have been off" that. Remarks. First.—The first remark which
of this subject is, that
wide waste of waters, as Christmas island. point at an unfavorable season, thereby com-j I would make, in view his
watchful care and
Could some kind angel have alighted on the polling those upon the island to travel a long; God is ever extendingmankind,
because so
deck of that vessel when she struck the reef, distance, under circumstances of peculiar;Ikind providence over
and unfolded to one of the terror-stricken i hardships. That journey however was safe- Iconstant, unremitting and unvarying, we become indifferent and unmindful. We come,
passengers and crew, the scenes through ly accomplished.
which they would pass, his language would When communication had been opened at length to consider his richest favors as
not have differed much from that addressed between the dwellers on that island, and our trifles unworthy of regard. We resemble
by the apostle Paul to his companions on the shores their safe removal might be calcula- I the ungrateful son of the rich parent, who
night that his ship was driven upon Malta; ted upon, with a good degree of certainty. lavishly supplies his every wish.and desire.
" Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer, for I Although the care of Divine Providence, by What an unspeakable blessing we should esbelieve God, that it shall be even as it was no means ceased, yet they seemed, as it'teem it, that God is ever bestowing so many
told me, for there shall not a hair fall from were, consigned once more to the care of'mercies upon us, and that He is ever extenthe head of any of you: howbeit, we must their friends, and the public. Ordinarily iding his government over us. We cannot
be cast upon a certain island." The care God makes our temporal salvation, depen-'escape from the presence of Jehovah or pass
of a kind Providence appears to have been dent upon our own exertions and forethought, I the limit of his kingdom. "If I take the
over the ship's company of the Maria He- but there are seasons when man's strength wings of the morning, and dwell in the ut" their trials is but weakness, and human foresight but termost parts of the sea. Even there shall
lena," during all the season of
and exposures. I shall now specify some of folly, when the wisest plans of the wisest ithy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall
hold me. Whither shall Igo from thy spirthose circumstances indicating the care of'men
i utterly fail.
Divine Providence, and which have been I would not be thought to unduly magnify iit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence."
impressed upon my mind while listening to ithe dangers, over-estimate the hardships, or Second. This event, I would remark in
the naratives of the wrecked.
itoo darkly color the incidents of this ship- in the second place, will undoubtedly, more
First. It was surely a wisely ordered cir- wreck, hut I think every candid person, ac- ior less alter the temporal plans and prospects
cumstance, that there should have been a quainting himself with the facts, and tracing tof all immediately concerned. How far its
low surf and smooth sea when the vessel IOut the chain" of God's Providences from the iinfluence shall be felt in modifying the charwas wrecked, otherwise the dangers attend- period when the vessel left our shores until Iacters, in diminishing or increasing the haping the landing of the ship's company, must Ithe ship's company is returned, must most piness of individuals or families, can never
[greatfully recognise and acknowledge God's be fully known, until it shall be revealed
have been greatly increased.
Second. It was certainly, most wisely or- most benevolent and-merciful interposition. Iamid the revelations of Eternity. Some of
dered that the wreck should take place, at! 1God has given back to their friends, and the ithe immediate results we may now see, while
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thers are to be developed on the other side;led to the dangers of tho sen, and the perils cere prayer of all, that this event may not
of the world, and many years hence. We of shipwreck." It may be that such a pray- result in confirming any one in sin, or enowe it to God's kind Providence that our er was offered by some one, that night, who courage any to neglect due preparation for
community dues not now utter the language had a friend or relative, a child, a son or eternity. The next time any of us put out
of sadness, and that so many are restored to daughter, a brother or sister on board that to sea, God may permit the elements to conus in health. In projecting future plans and vessel. Could we fully understand all the sign us and our frail bark to the ocean's
Schemes, it surely is becoming in us all, but agencies which arc at work, and all the in- depths, or He may take us to himself, while
especially in those who have been thus
fluences that operate to produce certain re- dwellers on land, without one moment's warfrom
and
of
perils
no, sults affecting our happiness and welfare, I ning.
nallv rescued
dangers
ordinary nature, to bring into more distinct very much doubt whether we should prize Our earnest prayer should be, that this
recognition the overuling Providence of God. any thing, so much as the prayers of the Providence may quicken our minds to a
thoughtful consideration of the fact, that God
We may lay the best concerted plans, but people of God.
we must ever remember, that it remains for Fourth. In view of the present remarka- reigns,—that our lives are at his disposal
God lo decide whether those plans shall be ble preservation of so many valuable lives, —that the elements are under his control—
executed. God by his Providence is ever][and the consequent joy which their preserva- that by obeying his laws and doing his will,
moulding our characters and shaping our tion must impart to families, here and clse- our highest happiness here and hereafter
plans. The manifest duty of every one]|where, I would remark that the blessing of may be secured, whereas, if we pursue an
should be, to make the Providence of God jdclivcrancc may be made to appear, by con- opposite course, wo shall incur God's dishis special study, as it relates to himself and templating some of the sad consequences, pleasure and frown, involving our souls in
his own character,—to enquire why it is, hud God jiermitted the elements to have misery and sorrow, that will run parallel with
that we are brought into such and such cir- overwhelmed the weak, and strong, the help- our never-ending existence.
cumstances, and what influence this and less and robust, in a common destruction. May God add his blessing. Amen. "
that event is to have upon our plans and our In this, as in other cases, years of doubt and
[Communicated.]
characters. Our souls are constantly re- uncertainty might have rolled away and no
ceiving impressions, which are to be lasting tidings—not even a rumor reached us o.
not only as our temporal but as our eternal their fate. Many a vessel leaves port, but
NaortiveMWfhckaria
existence. Mental impressions and moral nothing more is heard of her,—all we know
influences arc imperishable, and consequent- is that she never reaches the port of her des[concluded.]
ly of infinite importance. Wealth and hon- tination. How many, alas, have found a On Saturday morning, which was the fourth
ors are accidental, in the sense, that we may sepulchre in the caverns of the deep, and day, a party was sent to the wreck of the
possess them to-day and be deprived of them over whose remains the ocean now peaceful- " Mozart," to collect together, secure and
to-morrow, but not so with our characters; ly rolls, murmuring a requiem for the dead, shelter the provisions, water, &c, which
yet our charractcrs are essentially affected but to friends and kindred there came no in- were scattered about near the Mozart's tents.
by our good or ill succes in life, —our pros- telligence of their departure to the unseen During this day what remained of the good
perity or adversity. Trials, difficulties and world. How many family-circles have thus ship "Maria Helena," came on shore, pieceadversity are no doubt admirably calculated been broken, —how many hearts rendered meal, and the beach for a long distance was
to call into exercise the noblest traits of sad through long years of mourning, it be- lined with her timbers, and the packages
character, such a*? resolution, fortitude, and ing reserved for the disclosures of Etornity which had contained her cargo. . Many
confidence in God; but such is not always to reveal the melancholly truth respecting small articles, in the way of provisions, were
the result, because some rush blindly and those " bcleved ones." Let us give thanks secured. The oil casks were nearly all
inconsiderately forward, utterly regardless that, in the present instance, only one was stove before they reached the shore. Not a
of consequences. He who would be favor- numbered among the dead, while all others cask full was saved. A quantity of whale
ably affected, and have his character most survived to gladen many a family circle and bone, say thirty or forty thousand pounds,
beneficially influenced, should study God's perform their part in the busy theatre of life. was saved, and spread out upon the beach,
I cannot but imagine how different might where it remained when the party left the isprovidence.
Third. So remarkable a preservation of have been the result. The more I contem- land. Every thing having been now securlife, I would remark, in the third place leads plate those Providential cyents, the more for- ed from the wreck of the two ships, that
one to reflect that God is a prayer-hearing cibly this idea seems impressed upon my could be, the attention ofthe captain and the
Being. I doubt not, that many a silent pe- mind. God, in his wise and inscrutible gentlemen was immediately directed to protition went up to Heaven on that fearful Providence, brought more than twenty im- viding more comfortable quarters for the acnight, while the strong ship was strained in mortal beings into a position of extreme dan- commodation of the ladies and children,
its every joint, by the surging ocean, when ger and peril. Their bodies were reserved themselves and the men, as well as the
the affrighted passengers and crew betook from a watery grave, and their souls from means of effecting their speedy deliverance
themselves for safety to their boats, and lay eternity by a chain of Providences, in every from their isolated position.
off" to await the morning's light, which they respect most wonderful.
In the course of the ensuing week a large
had reason to fear might be their last. The Suppose yonder vessel had conveyed to and commodious tent was finished, when the
Psalmist's description of mariners exposed our shores the lifeless remains of a portion passengers, captain and supercargo were
to the terrors of the sea, was doubtless veri- of that ship's company which found a.tempo- very comfortably accommodated. A good
fied, " being at their wit's end. Then they rary abode on Christmas island, or suppose, board floor was laid, with the materials-pickcry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he only one of the crew had escaped to tell, the ed up from
wreck, and covered with matbringeth them out of their distresses. He sad tale, while all others perished, would ting which had also come~on shore from the
.maketli the storm a culm, so that the waves there not have been mourning, instead of wreck. A very respectable appearing and
that joy which now reigns? Because such substantial frame was raised, and covered
thereof are still. Then are they glad
cause they be quiet; so he bringeth them is not the melancholly result, belongs to God]with large sails, which afforded ample shelO that men —chiefly and primarily,—no words can fully! ter from the sun,- the very heavy dews, and
unto their desired haven.
would praise the Lord for his goodness and express the debt of our obligation, and for the rain.
for his wonderful works to the children of one, I think too, that it would have been Another large tent was built for the men.
men.".
highly proper and truly becoming, to have and smaller ones for the cook house, stoic
But it is to prayer as offered by christians acknowledged that obligation in some public room, bath house, &c.
generally and those praying people that have .manner. Man's instrumentality has been The passenger's tent was ornamented with
friends at sea, that I would also direct your only secondary in rescuing the lives of our a large table, benches, a china,, closet, book
thoughts. Not a day, nor an hour of the neighbors and friends, and I would be the shelves, &c, &c, the handiwork of Mr.
day passes, but that a multitude of prayers last person on earth who would withold suit- Hobson. The ladies seldom left the tent dugo up to Heaven in behalf of those "who able testimonials of acknowledgement to ring the day, in consequence of the excesgo down to the sea in ships." It is no far- those who have kindly tendered and render- sive heat from the sun. Their time was
fetched supposition to imagine, that in some ed services.
principally occupied in reading, and in conpart of the world, at the moment that vessel] [ Some remarks are here omitted, which were versations respecting the chances for their
struck, some one offered the petition, "Oj.of a local JinJttre.]
ultimate rescue. The children too, engaged
Lord be pleased to preserve all those expos-| It is to be hoped, and it should be the smo- 'much of their attention, with their cheerful,
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Christmas
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happy faces and prattle, served to beguile wreck'of the whale boat, bringing the first The lost having been found, the captain.
many an otherwise long and weary hour.— intelligence of the disaster which had hap- first mate, carpenter and as many ofthe
After sunset, the ladies and gentlemen gen- pened to the expedition. He also reported men as were necessary, immediately resumed
erally took a walk along or seated themselves having separated that morning from the sec- their labors upon the ship's long-boat. On
upon the beach, enjoying the fresh, invigor- ond mate, and but a few hours before from Saturday evening, the 23d Jan., she was
ating sea breeze, the more grateful and in- Mr. Christie and the Frenchman, and that completed, and ready to launch. From the
viting, from the contrast with the intense they might be expected to arrive at any mo- appearance of the surf the next morning, ft
was thought advisable to launch her that day.
heat of the day. Not having a thermometer ment.
Lights were at once raised, and other sig- To get her through the surf safely, it was
it is impossible to determine precisely the
temperature ofthe island. My opinion would nals given, to attract their attention, and a necessary to lay down an anchor outside the
be, that the average temperature, during the party started out in search of them. This rollers, to which a line, reaching from the
day, was about 85 deg. of Farenheit, and party travelled all night and returned the shore, could be fastened, and with which
they could haul the schooner (as the boat
during the night, from 05 to 70 deg. The next morning without success.
dew was very heavy, so much so that in the In the course of the day intelligence was was now called) off. Every thing being
morning one's clothes, and tho coverings of received of the safe return of the second ready, about four o'clock in the afternoon,
the beds were quite damp. The south east mate to the wreck of the Mozart, and to- the captain and first mate, with a boat's crew,
trades blow almost constantly over the island; wards evening the two men, who had been launched the whale boat, and made the atwere it otherwise, the condition of the ship- Injured when the boat swamped, reached the tempt to lay down their anchor.
In this attempt, they were most unfortuwrecked would have been deplorable indeed. Maria Helena's tents in safety. Much anxiAs it was, not a single case of sickness, or- ety and apprehension was now felt for Mr. nate. The boat swamped amidst the breakers—all had a desperate struggle for life,
iginating with the climate, occurred among Christie and the Frenchman.
It was known they had neither water or One poor Chilian sailor was drowned, and
any of the party. On the contrary, all returned to Honolulu, physically much better provisions. They had now been absent four their anchor was lost.
days, and as party after party returned with- For a few days, as the work upon the
than when they left.
them, hope schooner advanced to completion, every one
It was during this week, that the ship's out any intelligence concerning
to
die
to set- seemed joyous and happy, at the prospect of
away,
and
the
conviction
began
and
launch was hauled up upon tho beach,
tle upon the minds of all that they must in- her soon being off, on her way to a port
put upon the stocks, preparatory to being reperish. A deep gloom pervaded where means could be obtained for effecting
paired, decked over and otherwise fitted out evitably
the
encampment,
and melancholly sadness their rescue. The passengers had written
and rigged as a schooner, ready to be dewas visible in every countenance. In pro- letters to their friends in Honolulu and elsespatched to Honolulu for assistance.
portion as time flew by without intelligence where, which were to convey to them the
This week, also, Mr. Christie, with a crew concerning them, the conviction grew strong- first intelligence of their wreck, and all were
of four or five men, started in a whale boat, er and more certain, that Mr. C. and his anticipating a speedy deliverance from the
from the wreck ofthe Mozart, to take a sur- companion would never return. In fact it island. In a moment all this happiness and
vey of the island, hoping, at the same time, seemed contrary to the nature of things, that these joyous anticipations had been
to discover some vessel in the vicinity.— they could possibly survive longer, without by the treacherous waves. Sorrow dissipated
for the losa
They stood down before the wind intending water or food, upon that sterile and almost of the generous, kind-hearted and honest
to pass around the northern side of the is- desert waste, exposed to the piercing rays of Juan, pervaded every breast, and gloomy
land. Having passed the northeast point, a hot equatorial sun.
forbodings occupied their thoughts. The
they continued running along within a short Under this state of feeling, it is scarcely next day, the remains of poor Juan were
distance of the shore, for five or six miles, possible to imagine, much less to de- conveyed to the grave, followed by the pasas they supposed, when it was discover- scribe the joy and the extreme delight with sengers, the captain,
supercargo, and his late
ed that the boat, which leaked badly was which
all, this evening, (the 17th Jan.), re- ship-mates. The impressive burial survice
fast
the
swept in towards
surf, by the ceived the intelligence, that the wanderers of the Episcopal church was read at the
being
force of the current. Efforts were made had reached the Mozart's tents alive.
grave, and his late ship-mates performed the
to pull out to sea, but without success.— Their appearance plainly indicated the ex- last sad offices of humanity.
A rude cross,
Through the surf it was evident they must tremity of suffering they had endured,—their erected over the grave, (some five hundred
go, and accordingly all in the boat made the limbs swollen, their
eyes blood-shot and yards from the tents) indicates the spot where
best preparation in their power, for the dan- sunken, their faces blistered, the blood start- the Chilian sailor lies buried.
gerous passage. Watching the most favor- ing from under the nails of their hands and During the next fortnight the surf continable moment, the men gave, way quickly, feet and the Frenchman partially bereft ofhis ued so high that it was deemed
imprudent to
and the little boat mounts the first roller in reason, the wonder was how they could pos- make another attempt to
venture
it
safety, breaks before her, and with the sibly have dragged themselves back, and The whale boat had been badly through it.
stove, too,
speed of lightning she is hurried down its whether they could recover their accustom- when she swamped, and some time
was ocfoaming side. Now she mounts the second, ed health and strength.
in repairing her. On Monday morncupied
that, too, breaks before her, and in a twinkAs had been anticipated, it appeared from ing, the 7th February, the captain, with a
ling she rides, poised upon the top of the Mr. Christie's account, that, after separa- boat's crew, succeeded in getting out an anthird and last roller—she pitches forward—
and hauling the little schooner safely
ting from their companions, they had lost
scarce has she commenced the descent, their way, and after thirty-six hours constant through the surf.
Having secured her
wherr the surf breaks in upon her—she
had regained the spot where they to tho anchor, and leaving a part of the
swamps, and all hands are now struggling walking,
had been wrecked in the little boat. Here, crew on board, the captain returned to the
with the raging billows. Again Providence instead of
directing their course to the east- shore for the purpose of getting off water,,
interposes to effect their rescue, and they all
ward,
followed the beach in a wester- provisions &c. After one boat load had
they
reach the shore in safety, and with comparadirection,
and made the entire circuit of been taken out the surfhad increased to such
ly
tively little injury. The boat is a complete the island, and the
lagoon. They must have an extent that it was impossible to take more
wreck.
travelled at least onehundred and fifty miles. off that day." Early the next morning, every
Leaving two of the men who had been Birds' eggs, the blood of two or three turtles, thing that had been provided for the schoonsomewhat injured before reaching the shore, and of birds, constituted their only food, for er, including a chronometer and sextant,
to follow, so soon as they should have re- the five days they were absent.
was got on board, without accident, and at
cruited their strength, Mr. Christie and the Once they found water, which they insist- about 10 o'clock, Capt. John
P. Jayne, late
rest ofthe party started the next morning on ed was quite fresh. For twenty-four hours first mate of the Maria Helena, with
their return to the tents. They continued or more, before their return, the Frenchman Williams, Benjamin Rowlans, JohnGeorge
Owens
together for about twenty-four hours, when exhibited evident symptoms of derangement, and Manuel Hosea for a crew, hoisted sail
they separated, Mr. Christie and a French- caused by his suff'eringSs In the course of a upon their little craft, slipped their cable
man taking one route, and the second mate week thereafter, he had quite recovered; the] and stood out to sea,
heading to the northanother, and their companion a third.
next morning, Mr. Christie was carried in n ward and eastward.
On the evening of the third day after the! litter to the Maria Helena's tents." It was a As they got under way, they were cheered
party had sailed from the Mozart's wreck,] fortnight before he had regained his usual most heartily by those on shore, while more
than one silent, but fervent ejaculation went
■me of the men reached the tents, from the: health.
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45
up to Him who holdeth the winds in his after a pleasant voyage of twelve days, at surf boat headed constantly by Capt. Curhands, and who ruleth the raging ofthe sea, half past eight o'clock, on Thursday morn- phy, and loaded with trunks and boxes, pullthat he would extend his Almighty protection ing, the 10th March, we sighted the cast ed off and on, to and from the two boats anchored outside the surf. These boats being
over them, and conduct them in safety to point of Christmas island.
Shortly after, as we neared the land, we loaded as heavily as it was deemed prudent.
their destined haven.
In the course of an hour or two the little discovered the wreck of the Mozart, high Lieut. La Fosse, about five o'clock, joined
vessel was out of sight. Nothing of much upon the reef, also the tents near by, and the them, and proceeded to the corvette, having
moment occurred on the passage toHonolulu. flag staff with tho Chilian colors set. As we previously arranged to send them in again
the next morning, in case we should advise
With the exception of a strong gale to the bore away to the northward, we soon came
windward of Maui, which forced them to in sight of the tents near the wreck of the him by a signal, that we could venture to
put back and run to leeward of that island, Maria Helena. After waiting some time, take the ladies and children through the
their voyage was most prosperous. On Mon- expecting every moment to see a boat come breakers.
day, the '28th February, they reached the off to us, Mr Jayne was directed to lower away We found the ladies and children, with Mr
anchorage at Luhaina, Maui, having made the whale boat and man her, ready to pro- Stevens and Mr. Christie very comfortably
quartered in the large tent, heretofore dethe passage to that place in 20 days. Here ceed to the shore.
they remained until the next P. M., when Having written a letter, addressed to_Mr. scribed. Mr. Hobson had employed much
they got under way for Honolulu, where they Hobson, it was put into a bottle, which"was of his leisure time in building and fitting up
canvas cottage, a few
arrived, in good health and in safety, on the enclosed in a small water cask, andofMr. a small, but very'neat
morning of the Ist March, 22 days from Jayne was directed to make the best his steps off, which he had been occupying, for
way towards the shore, and if not too hazard- some three or four weeks before our arrival.
Christmas Island.
came over from the
On behalf of Capt. Jayne, and at his re- ous an undertaking, to land. Should he When Capt. Curphy
he
tents,
deem
it
to
to
he
was
Mozart's
roomed
attempt
land,
with Mr. H.
imprudent
here
tender
his
grateful
acknowledgI
quest,
ments to Capt. Williams of the Am. whale then to throw the cask overboard, as near as Had there been grass or shrubbery, or any
ship "Cincinnati," and to Mr. Bolles of possible to the breakers, and thus to com- thing but the dry white sand, to look out upLahaina, for their kindness to him and his municate with those whom we wished to res- on, their habitations would have been quite
cue. Mr. J. left the ship about 12 o'clock comfortable; as it was, they were commocrow, while he lay off that port.
At about £ past G, on the morning of the M. At this time she must have been eight modious, and, all things considered, their inmates were much better, and more pleasant1st March, a friend called on Mr. Ten Eyck to or ten miles from the tents.
advise him that the native schooner 'Chance' After an absence of two or three hours, ly situated, than any one could reasonably
was just in from Lahaina, bringing intelli- Mr. J. returned, with intelligence, that he have anticipated finding them.
gence that the launch of the Maria Hele- had met Capt. Curphy about half way to the It has just been remarked, that Capt. Curna" had arrived at that port, just from the shore, coming off to the ship in his boat, that phy occupied the tent with Mr. Hobson,
wreck of that ship, and that she might be ex- having placed the letter with its envelope, inj when he came over from the Mozart's tents.
pected here very soon. In the course of an the captain's charge, and learning from him This was every Saturday evening. During
hour, she made her appearance, when hast- that all on the island were well, they had six days of the week, he and Mr. Christie,
ening to the wharf, Mr. T. E. procured a boat separated, the captain returning to the shore. since the sailing of the li£le schooner for
and soon boarded her outside the harbor. We We stood off and on, making long tacks, Honolulu, had spent their time principally,
were soon alongside the wharf, which was during the night. Early the next morning, near the Mozart's wreck, engaged in buildcrowded with the foreign residents, anxious the " Haalilio " hove in sight, and at about ing a small vessel, of about twenty tons.
7 o'clock, we saw a boat lowered away from She would have been completed in about
to hear the particulars ofthe wreck.
The Chilian brigantinc, "Argo," was her, manned, and pulling in for shore. A ten days from the time we reached the isabout sailing for Mazatlan, and the pilot was few minutes before, Mr. Jayne had started land. Should a vessel not arrive to rescue
on board when we landed. Through the po- from the ship to communicate with the schoon- them before she had been launched, and
liteness of Mr. Robinson, the supercargo, er. In the course of two or three hours, ready for sea, the captain had determined,
she was detained for an hour or two to af- Capt. Jameson, of the schooner, who had in concurrence with the passengers, to take
ford an opportunity for writing to tho friends landed in his boat that morning, with Capt. the passengers and as many of the crew as
of the ship-wrecked, in tho United States. Curphy and Mr. Hobson, came on board the could be accommodated on board, and proThis accomplished, in the course of the corvette. After a little consultation with the ceed to some one of the Navigator islands.
afternoon, an official application was made Commander and officers, it was arranged to There they could at least calculate upon obsufficient to
by me, to the Consul of France, Mons. Dil- dispatch two of the ship's boats, to bring off taining water and provisions,
vessels
were
the
and
the
as
in the hablife,
and,
French
ladies
and
luggage,
possible,
support
if
corvette,
lon, for the dispatch of the
Mr. Ten Eyck having joined it of visiting that group of islands, occasionthe
to
the
children.
harbor,
then
in
Sarcelle,"
lying
"
rescue ol the sufferers upon Christinas is- Capt. Jameson's boat, we proceeded to the ally, they might reasonably hope to get a
land. The promptness with which this re- schooner, where leaving Capt. J., taking his conveyance sooner or later, to some civiliquest was complied with, by M. Dillon, and mate, Mr. Lake, with us, we continued on zed part of the globe.
an end to these
the hearty co-operation he received from the towards the shore, in company with the boats Our opportune arrival, put
commander of the corvette and his officers, from tho ship, and the whale boat, contain- speculations, as well as to their labors upon
and the sympathetic good will manifested by ing Mr. Jayne and the natives. We were their little craft.
been
them, in undertaking and prosecuting, suc- soon fast to the buoy, which had previously The morning after the luggage had the
sent on board the corvette, (Saturday),
cessfully, the hazardous enterprise, is known been anchored, just outside the breakers.
it impossible
and appreciated, and has been most grateful- Passing a line from our boat to Mr. Jayne, surf was so high as to render
he was directed to land with his boat. This to take a boat through it, and of course we
ly testified to, by this community.
On the same day arrangements were also he effected without accident. The ship's could not communicate either with the cormade for dispatching the Hawaiian schooner, boats arriving soon after, and having anchor- vette or the Haalilio. Both these vessels
and on during the day
" Haalilio," to the wreck, in hopes that she ed near us, the first lieutenant, M. La Fosse, remained lying offhowever,
in the afternoon,
might be able to bring off whatever of the joined us, and by means of the line fastened About 6 o'clock, of
we saw nothing
surf,
the
the
out
and
sight
H.
to
the
we
and
went
buoy,
pulled
through
cargo had been saved.
Having taken a strong surf-boat on board, landed. As may well be imagined, our re- of her until we reached the opposite aide of
the island, four or five days thereafter, where
with an extra quantity of provisions, water ception was most cordial. Under the peculiar we
the
circumstances
the
the
emotions
-found her very quietly and securely anisland,
case,
relief
the
of
of those upon
Stc, for the
chored.
She reached this anchorage, as we
again
H. sailed during the night of the 2d March. which swelled the father's breast, in
motherthe
day after we lost sight of her,
learned,
to
his
it,
to
and
Jayne,
pressing
only,
darling,
accompaemployed
Mr.
Having
she
and
unrewhere
remained
until she left again for
when
we
should
less
little
natural
daughter,—the
reach
ny us, to act as pilot
the island, together with five nativos, as a strained feelings excited by a re-union with Honolulu.
warmest frendship On Saturday evening, about 8 o'clock, the
crew for tho whale boat which we took with those between whom tho must
be felt, to be moon shining very brightly at the time, we
existed,
of
the
had
4th
previously
us, at 7 o'clock, on the morning
Ar- were all very much alarmed, by the frightful
March, we sailed in the Sarcelle, from this properly understood or appreciated.
for
getof
the
we
were
made
rangements
immediately
proximity of the cervette (to which our atday,
the
afternoon
next
place. In
the
tention had been called by one ofthe ladies)
passed the Haalilio, in sight of Hawaii, and ting off the luggage. Four times
"
�THE FRIEND, JUNE, 1848.
46
P.M., when M. Turin, who had
to the breakers, and in almost the very track of the Ma- arguments, entreaties or threats, could induce them to until about 5 o'clack,
his camp when Mr. nnd Mrs. Stevens 101 lhi
ria Helena, when sho 3truck the reef. A moment more, forego the luxury of being relieved from their burdens, broken uphont,
them, and all proceeded on. The
and it appeared to ns all, she must strike the reef. Now and crawling uuder the bushes, if only for a very few the small some 7joined
or 8 miles, was along tbe beach nf the
she luffs; slowly she comes up lo the wind, her sails minutes. Ou snch occasions ihe whole parly were forced walk, for
quite a large body of water, and
which
here
is
lagoon,
slop,
to
as
was
deemed
to
imprudent separate.
it
flutter in the breeze, her yards are quickly braced around.
Just at dark, we left the beach, to
and she stands off again, all eafc. ifad she missed When we halted, at 4 o'clock, it was our intention to was very pleasant.
narrow
neck of land which, at the point
until evening, and ihen pursue our journey together. strike across the
stays, she had inevitably been a shapeless wreck, within restmoon-light.
Before sun set, however, it wu» deter we now were, separated the lagoon from the sea. Upon
a few hours. Imagination maf faintly picture what by
difficult walking eve had
would then have been the condition of all upon the is- mined, that all the seamen, except Mr. Jayne, should this pcnin-ula we found the most
leave us, and make all haste to reach the corvette, and yet experienrcd. Tho surface was uneven, covered with
land.
am!
us.
man
small
coral
rocks
and. allogi ther, it
bushes,
stones,
Providing each
The next morning tbe sorf still continued too high to give intelligence concerning
water, nnd giving them the was not only mosl fatiguing, hul actually dangerous. The
venture out with a boat. About 7 o'clock, the socond with a small allowanco of they
took ihcir departure.— inumetalile quantity of birds over us, around us. and unlieutenant, M. Turin, and another officer, from the cor- best direction in our power,
Finding lhat Miss Johnson was much fatigued from her der our feet, screeching and screaming, uninterruptedly,
vette, anchored outside the breakers, with two boats
parly
laborious
our
resolved
to spend the night made this night emphatically hideous.
walk,
We were at a loss how to communicate with thctn. At
and being comlength it was suggested tha.l one of tho Kanacha's might where we were. About 7 o'clock some of the KanacKas The prospect of reaching the corvette
a few cocoa nul irees, about fortably quartered on hoard, before midnight,alone inventure out npon a aorf board. This is simply n small returned from an excursion tobringing
of
our
lady
a
a
half
from
with
them
several
duced
and
nerved
the
us,
exertion,
and
parly to exert
board, pointed at one e,nd, aud aboot ouo foot wide, by mile and
fresh nuts. The milk and softjuicy pulp was her remaining strength. The persons at the loading lor
young
three or four in length.
been
hud alerected,
In a few moments one was found ready to undertake a rich treat lo us. We kepi up a large fire during the the boats, where a small tent bad darkness, we were
the enterprise. Mr. Ten Eyck immediately wroto a night near our camp, hoping the Frenchmen might lie on lowed their fire to go out, anil in the
Attunes.
lo grope our way, almost at randomnote, addressed lo the commander of tho Sorcelle, ad vi- ibeir way to meet us, and if so, to attract their attention. forcedwalking
broad canopy after
for several rods, we woald meet with tome
sing him that it had been impossilile-thc day before, and We all slept soundly, with Heaven's
length,
moon
and
he
our
At
clear,
steps.
and the
forced In retrace
obstacle,
that it still was impossible to lake-tbe ladies oil' that it alone for a covering. The night was
alter about two hours of this kind of traveling, we stumwas hoped he would continue near us, until Tuesday shown out full, in all its beauty aud splendor.
ihe next morning, we were up, and having bled upon the tent accidentally. A large fire was lighted
morning, when, if We did not succeed in getting a boat At 3 o'clock
as a signal for our arrival. After wailing an hour ni
oat, we would take up our march for the anchorage on the each taken a cup of tea, made in a sauce-pan, by the capOur niorc for a boat, and none arriving, we camped down
lcaward side ofthe island, where wo would juin the ship; tain, by 4 o'clock we were once more on cur march.
upon the beach and slept until morning.
and, in that event, requesting him lo sent! out parlies course until 10 or 11 o'clock, was about west by north.
us.
with water and provisions, to meet us. flaring the nolo The water-drawers having left us the evening previous, I!y 8 o'clock, a boat came ciff from the corvette for
volunteered
for
this
aud
in less than au hour we had the satisfaction of being
unsealed in a small bottle, it was fastened around the Mr. Ten Eyck and Capt. Curphy
o'clock,
eleven
we
reached
received
and
for
M.,
hospitably
provided
comfortably
service.
About
10
or
mosl
A.
Kanacka's nock, and in a few minutes, he was cautiousin diameter. on board the Sarcelle. At Mr. Ten Eyek's request, the
ly, but very dexterously, and confidently, and surely, mas- a lagoon, about a mile or a mile and a half,
morning,
our
until
ihe
nexl
we supposed
march and -hip remained at her anchorage
tering the insurmountable barriers, (as Ihcy appeared to On first seeing the water,
us), which were roaring and foaming between the boats consequent fatigues and exposures were now at an end. to enable ihe ladies to recover from their fatigue and prswe
had
with us, pare for the voyage.
Capt.
From
the
chart
of
which
Benson,
reaches
tho
boat
and
is
taken
on
and the shore,—now he
property leA at the
hoard. la the course of fiAcen or twenty minutes, we the lagoon is represented as a continuous body of water, The parties most interested in the assume
the responthe
from
its
western Maria Helena's tents, not willing to
island,
sec him leave the boat, and, with his surf board, he again extending many miles Into
her captain deconfidently
ordering
from
llie
and
we
had
of
tho
schooner
sea,
back,
anticipasibility
breaker.-.
entrance
ventures cautiously, but fearlessly, within the
He soon reaches ihe shore in safely, bearing a small ted meeting boats from the corvette, whenever we should termined to set sail, with the ship, on her return to Honolulu. Every one having arrived on board one or ihe olher
tin box, containing a note from Mons. Turin, advis- reach it.
ing us, that he will submit Mr. Ten Eyck's note to Our disappointment, in having our fond anticipations of the vessels, early on Saturdaymorning, the 2">th March,
to Christmas
the commander, and that his determination upon the sub- so provokingly dissipated, was of course, very great. we weighed anchor and bid adieu, forever
days, we anchorject mailer would-be made known to us, by the hoislinj We at once resolved to delay our further march uutil to- Island. After a pleasant voyage of 1Gonce
more in HoOur
water
was
now
reduced
to
three
on
the
afternoon
ofthe
10th
ed,
April,
of certain specified signals. In about nn hour, much to wards evening.
our regret, we were informed, by the hoisting of a yellow or four gallons, and there were nineteen persons to nolulu harbor, and shortly after were safely lauded.
flag at the fore, that iho corvette would proceed immedi- he supplied. Of provisions we had nothing, but a few The kind and sympathetic attention extended m those
any thing, approximating to who had been rescued by all on board the corvette, as also
ately to tbe entrance of the lagoon, on the lea of tho is- hard buscuit. No ono knew
lo
land, where sho would await our arrival. After consult- the least certainly, of our relative position to the cor- by theresidents of this place, no one knows belter how
symptoms of appreciate, or can more highly value than those who have
ing together, we fuiateV concluded lo delay our departure vette. Some of the party gave evident
was
made to start been its recipients.
from the tents, until Tuesday morning, hoping, in the alarm for our safely, and a proposal
and provisions
The complimentary and public testimonials of gratitude
meantime, that the schooner would make her appearance. a party back. to the tents for water
as
that by on the part ol the foreign residents towards the distinopinion,
it
his
however,
Capt.
Curphy,
gave
gone
the
surf
had
By 0 o'clock on Monday morning,
down very considerably, and during the remainder of the taking a due west course, we would not Jail to reach the guished French Consul and the excellent commander and
day, there would have been no difficulty, and but very sea on the west shore of the island, in two or three hours, officers ofthe corvette, for their generous and disinterestlittle danger, in passing out and in, through the breakers. and by then following the beach, in a northward direc- ed services in behalf of suffering humanity, cannot fail lo
But the corvette bad gone, and the appearance of Ihe tion, we must reach the entrance to the lagoon, near he long and pleasingly remembered by them.
of all are pre-eminently
schooner was looked for in vain. During ihe afternoon where the ship must be anchored. The majority of the To Capt. Curphey the thanks
active preparations were made for our departure, early the parly coinciding in this opinion, it was determined lo di- due, for bis uniform kindness, politeness and generosity.
Highly honorable and moral—always attentive and connext morning. Two barrels of water were brought from rect our course to the west.
P. M siderate—knowing nothing of fear, he is entirely free
the Mozart's wreck, and large spikes driven into ihe As we were preparing to start, about 4 o'clock,
our
surto
of
the
much
schooner,
from selfishness—possessing ihe proper and requisite
beads of each, to which ropes were attached by means of Mr. Lake, the mate
an iron ring or thimble. In this way they were easily prise and joy, made his appearance, bringing us intelli, qualifications for a commander, he nact the confidence of
of the the sailors, nnd his orders were promptly obeyed; where
dragged, rolling over and over, like a wheel upon its axle. gence, that the night before hethehad found one
corvette, who bad others dreaded responsibility, or shrunk from danger, ha
Litters were provided for the ladies and children, and tents occupied, by a party from
had
come
back
to
look never faltered, but led the vacillating, and, by his exammeet
come
out
lo
and
lhat
ho
us,
covered to protect them from the son.
Knapsacks were manufactured, to enable each man to lor, and guide us to it,—lhat it was not more than six or ple, encouraged the timid. With him upon the island,
would all was orderly and quiet. Without him, it might have
carry four bottles of water, and six or eight ship's bus- seven miles off", and in two or three hours time weoff.
been otherwise.
cuit. The remaining trunks,boxes, baskets etc.,contain- certainly reach it. No.time was lost in starting
A day or two after our arrival, the Haalilio returned
ing clothing aud other valuables, together with many oth- The ronte, however, was rough and tedious, the Kaer loose articles, were then placed where they would be nackas wero worn down with their burdens, and the safe to port, all well.
journey
made
our
vexOn the tilth April, Mr. Hobson and Capt. Curphey
most likely to be protected from the rain, and by 6 o'clock stopping every few minutes torest,
ou aud we were forced to sailed in a Chilian brig for Valparaiso. Success attend
in the evening every thing was ready for an early slart atiosly slow. Night came
await the rising of the moon. As she arose and shed ithem.
the qext morning.
pale light upon our dismal path, we resumed our jourAbout 6 o'clock on Tuesday morning, the 21st March, her
we commenced our weary and most fatiguing march, ney. At 11 o'clock, P. M., we reached the lent, occupied
across that almost descrl waste. The party consisted of by M. Turin and a party of men from his ship. Here
two ladies, two .children, four gentlemen, the captain, ihe Mr. Stevens' lady and child.remained uutil the nexl day
two mates of the wrecked ship, the male of the schoon- at 12 M., when boat from the schooner, reached them,
HONOLULU, JUNE 1, 1848,
er, and tweniy-lwo others. Fodr Kanakas were allotted and they were relieved from any further anxiety and fato each of the litters, Mrs. Stevens and her child were tigue, by taking passage in it to tbe ship, which they
Miss
Johnson
preferred
borne in- one, and Mr. Ten Eyck's litrte daughter in the reached the same afternoon:
on, Biennial General Meeting of
other, Mis Johnson prefering to walk. The men follow- traveling that night to the next tent, about C milesafter
American Missionaries.
ed on with the water casks. Captain Curphy command- and some 10 only from the corvette. Accordingly,
refreshment,
Miss J. Mr. Ten In former years the mssionarles held au annual meeting, but
ed the party. Having a small chart of the island, drawn partaking of some alight
Capt.
Hobson,
daughter,
Curphey,
his
Mr.
by Capt. Benson, of the English whale ship Britlon," Eyck and
they assemble only once in two years. Thla year
which was wreecked about three miles to ihe west of the Mr. Jayne and Mr. Lake, accompouied by a small party of late,"
Maria Helena, in 1633, and which, as a general thing, we of Frencb Bailors, continued on. After walking some therehas been an uncommonly full attendance. All the male
found to be correct, we pursued a west by south course, by two hours, our guides became bewildered, and gave us to missionaries are present, except Hie Roy. Mr. Rowrll, ol
compass. At about 4 o'clock, P. M., we had reached a understand they had lost the way. Sending them out to Waimea, Kauai. The following are the names »f those prea
poiat, about a quarter of a mile from the sea, on the make explorations, we lay down upon the coral rocks,
southern shore of the islaud, having travelled as we sup- awaiting their return. This occurred within a half hour, OUI:
ISLAND OF HAWAII.
made no
posed about-fifteen miles. During the morning, one of when we were given to understand that they had
our water casks began to leak badly. Having no means satisfactory discoveries. Adjusting ourselves in the most Kailua—Rev. A. Thurston* and Dr. S. L. Andrews.*
of repairing damages, we filled so many of our bottles as comfortable position possible, with nothing but ragged Kcalakeakua—Rev. M. Ives.*
had been emptied and left it.
coral rocks for a bed or a pillow, we were all soon lost lo Kau—Rev. J. D. Tnris.
The walk, had been most uncomfortable, tiresome and the noise ofthe surf, as il broke upon the shore near us, Hilo—Rev. 0. 11. Lyman nod Rev. T Coan.
tedious, as well aa slow. The heavy loads boms by the and to the babel noise of the myriads ofbirds that hoverWalmea—Rev. Lorenzo Lyons.*
Kannokas, the intense heat, the reflection of the sun from ed over and surrounded us.
the burning sands, the unevenoess ofthe surface, our At daylight, we resumed our march, and about halfpast Kulula- Itev. E. Bond.
shoes constantly Ailing with gravel, the want of proper 5 reached the tent we were in search of the night before.
ISLAND Of MAUI.
provisions, the constant thirst, and ihe danger of gelling It was only about one and a halt miles from where we Lahaina—Rev. P Baldwia *
before
we
should
have
out of water
accomplished our had slept.
r
D. Hunt.
journey, together with our want of knowledge of the Here we prepared a cup of tea, aDd with some solt Lahainaluna—Rev. W. P. Alexander and Rev. S.
proper route to pursue, all conspired to make our march bread and cheese, made a very hearty breakfast. The Vailuku—Rev. E. W Clark* and Mr. E. Bailey.*
necessarially toilsome, and aaylhing but expedioua.— breakfast over, the party started on for the ship, which liana—Rev. D. T. Condc* and Rev. E. Whittlesey.*
Whenever a small clump of bushes were discovered af- was now in sight, and about 10 miles off, leaving Miss
ISLAND or MOLOKAI.
fording a slight protection from the sun, and they were Johnson, Mr. Ten Eyck and his little daughter to follow
aud Rev. C. B. Andrews
not unlrcquent, the Kanakas hastened to them, and no in the afternoon. The three latter remained at this place Kaluaaha-Rev. H. R. Hitchcock*
—
—
—
,
THE FRIEND.
*
"
—
...
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THE FRIEND, JUNE, 1848.
47
OrtEco.v.—We would acknowledge a file
of the Oregon Spectator, received per the
Eveline. The paper is enlarged to double
its original size, and otherwise improved.—
Tho late numbers of tho Spectator are fully
crowded with details of Indian hostilities.
ISLAND OF K.CC'AI.
from
tho
We copy the following remarks
Although tho whole population of the terriKnlon—Rev. .1. F. Pngue.,eitd Dr. J. W. Smith.*
London
News..—
tory would not probably amount to 10,000,
editorial columns of the
Wai.di—Bcv..E- Johnson,*and Mr. A. Wilcox.*
All those whose names arc marked with an asterisk arc. aeyet
three companies of volunteers have been
Speaking of the President's recommendacneipanicd t.y llieir families.
raised,
have
and according to last accounts, were
Recently arrived 1...in the Hulled States, tn join the mission, tions, it remarks, " All these measures
service on the Indian frontier. No
Kau,
at
in
wholes
bean
stationed
of
active
{
Hawaii,
Ihe It, v. Mr. Kinney,
the same end in view,—the developement
<m.l 11. v. 'I'. Dwight, at Knhtanha, Motokai.
the resources of the United States territory, important battlo had taken place, although
In consequence of ihe Kc-v 11 Armstrong having withdraws
frequent skirmishes. Tho little army has
from the mission, to accept ef tlic olllce of Public Instruction the assurance of a position that will enable
un.'er the Hawaiian government, the Rev E W Clark of Wni- the Union to watch over and support its com- severely snfFered in consequence oftheir gal!uku has been appointed to the pastorship of the Ist church,
merce both in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, lant General, Gilliam, being accidentally
Honolulu. TheRev Mr Cunde becomes Mr Clark's succcaaor.
TheRev Mr Hunt having lelt the service or the Mission, his and the increase ofits influence in the coun- shot. The Spactator appears in mourning
station as one ofthe teachers at Lahalualuna has been aupplied cils of the other American states. These on occasion of the announcement of his
by the Rev Mr Andrews ol Mol.ik.ii. The Rev Mr Pngilc has
are all perfectly legitimate objects for Amer- death.
beenremoved from Knlun, Kauai, to Kcnlekeakna, Hawaii, to
The subject of Temperance ia manfully
become associated with Hie Rev Mr Ives, who has sufl'ered ican statesmen, objects at the prosecution of
much Trom sickness, during Ihe last few months.
take umbrage; advocated by tho conductors of the Spectawhich
we
have
no
to
right
Theso occasional gatherings of lbs mission families at Hnnolnlu, serve to promote a more Intimate acquaintance. Ulan objects, tho attainment of which wo could tor. A late editor appears to have been diswould otherwise exist. Some of the oldest misslonariea have not prevent even though we were obsurd missed from his post, in
part, because he so
never viaitcd all the stations on the islands. The Rev Mr
to attempt it. The Americans, like reluctantly set forth tho claims of tho TemThurston, although a resident of twenty-eight years on the enough
Islands, has never visited Kauai. Some if the families of the other nations, conscious of superiority in perance question.
This fact indicates a
mission have not met for leu or lifted! years.
and intelligence to their neighbors, healthy tone of public sentiment among the
power
Our narrow limits will not allow us lo make somo remarks
it felt."
leading men oj" the country. In tho Rev.
which we had intended to oner upon tho public ineeliiiga of are desirous of making
the missionaries.
Mr. Atkinson, now on his way thither, the
Fear for Oregon.
No
friends of the cause will find a powerful corThe President's Message.
from Oregon abundant- adjutor. Temperance, schools, good mor
Letters
and
papers
We have been favored with the loan of a
ly testify to the high toned and patriotic sen- als, and religion, artrall linked together, and
copy of the London News, containing the
timents of the wives and sisters of those sol- every well wisher for Oregon must rejoice
President's Message. The principal topic diers who have volunteered to protect the that not a few strenuous advocates and warm
discussed, is the Mexican war. The Presi- country against Indian massacres. Their friends of these all important subjects are
dent strongly recommends that Mexico be
conduct reminds one of New England ma- resident in the country.
made to cede New Mexico, and the Califortrons two hundred years ago.
Farewell Meeting.—The missionaries
nians,—that the military force of the United
The rising generation in Oregon, we re- held a farewell
States should not be withdrawn until peace
meeting, May 22, in view of
to
is not uncared for. There is the departure of
is fully established,—that in the future pros- joice learn,
the Rev. Mr. Atkinson for
most commendable interest among the sel- Oregon.
Mr. A. goes to Oregon under the
ecution ofthe war, Mexico be made to " feel a
the pressure more than they have hitherto lers in behalf of schools. A lady who is patronage ofthe American Home Missionary
now teaching there, and whose husband is Society. During his detention
done."
at the islands,
absent
on important business, to the Atlantic by his preaching and addresses,
The President represents that amicable rehe has made
thus writes us:—
a most favorable impression upon the public
lations exist between the United States and States
Previous to leaving, Mr.
bad been mind. We are confident that his influence
other foreign nations. He recommends that
enabled
to
a
comfortable
put up
log-house, will be of the most salutary kind should he
the United States Government speedily establish tribunals in China for the trial of into which we moved on the 30th of Septem- be permitted, with his accomplished lady, to
American citizens, because, according to ber, and in which I have continued to live, enter upon his ministerial duties in Oregon.
treaty stipulations, the Chinese do not exer- the greater part of the time entirely alone, Hawaiian Bible Society.—Last Sabbath
cise authority over them. He recommends doing my own work, and attending to my
morning the Rev. Mr. Hunt preached in bethat diplomatic relations be opened between school, to which I have to walk a quarter of
of this Society, at ihe Seamen's Chapel.
half
the United States Government and the* Papal a mile; still I have never been more happy
A
collection
was taken—the generous sum of
States, also Bolivia, Guatemala and Ecua- or contented in my life."
being
$104
contributed, including checks for
dor.
three life-memberships. In our next there
of
Johnson,
Waioli,
Ordination.—Mr.
The general prosperity of the country apwill be a full-report of the society's operapears, at present, to exceed that of any pre- Kauai, was ordained as a Minister of the tions.
*
vious period. Imports, $146, 545,1638.— Gospel and Evangelist, on Monday, May
Exports, $158, 648, 022. The Public Debt 29th, at the Stone Church. The exercises The Republic of Liberia.—Recent inless than $50,000,000. The coinage ex- were conducted in the native language. The telligence from the western coast of Africa,
ceeded $20,000;000, consisting chiefly in the sermon was preached by the venerable Mr. makes known, that the Colony ofLiberia has
conversion of Foreign into American coin. Thurston of Kailua, the charge was given declared itselffree and independent, and calls
It is estimated that not less than 10,000,000 by the Rev. Mr. Alexander, and the conse- upon other nations to recognize its nationantes of public land will be surveyed and of- crating prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr. ality. It has made the constitution of the
fered for sale during 1848.
Coan.
U. S. the basis of its laws and regulations.
ISLAND OF OAIIC.
The President recommends the establish-
II .lulu—Rev. R. Armstrong," Rev. L. Smith,* Mr. 11.
ment of a Tentorial Government over OreIMmond," Mr. E. 11.Rogers,' Mr Lc\ i Chamberlain,* Mr. 8. N.
gon.
Casi].-.* Mr. E. 0. flail,* nnil Mr. A. S. Ceoke.*
Puiiahou—Rev. I>. Dele' and Mr. W. 11. Rice.*
The conveyance of mails to and from forEst-Rev. A. Bishop. l
eign countries, seems to bo attracting much
Waialua—Rev. I'. J. Oullok,* and Rev. J. S. Emerson.*
Kan. ..be—Rev. 11. VV. Parker.*
attention at Washington.
"
�48
THE FRIEND, JUNE, 1848.
[Published by request.]
MARRIED.
A Bethel Flag wanted in Oregon.
In Honolulu, at theBtone Church, May 29ih, by Rev. W. p.
Jose,
California, >
San
to
am
a
I
Aleiander,
the
Rev.
J. F. Poorc, of Koloa, Kuuni, lo Mlßfl
:—Although
stranger
Dear Sir
Dec. 27, 1847. $ Makia K. Whitney, daughter
of the late Rev. Samuel Whityou, I hope and am sure you will in the goodney, of VVaimca, KautiQ.uinn
Thornton,
The
Hon.
J.
formerly
heart,
this
intrupardon
hasty
your
ness of
DIED.
sion upon your valuable time. I have been Judge ofthe Supreme Court of Oregon, is
town May 5, Betsey W. Meek, wife of Jot.n Mali.
a seaman for several years of my life, a suf- now at this place, in good health, and on bis EsqIn,this
aged
years.
41
ofhis At U. S Hospital, Honolulu, May 14, Patrick Hays, native
ficient time to learn something of the hard- way to Washington City. The nature
but he is of Cork, Ireland, seaman, late of whale ship Gen. Williams.
*
ships and' privations of a seafaring life. I mission there has not transpired,
with important pubhave now heen nearly eleven years in Ore- supposed to be charged
PASSENGERS.
gon, and in that time there have been many lic interests. It is at least certain that Capt. Per Eveline from Columbia
River—Mr§. Brewer and 3 chfldU.S. sloop-of-war ren, Horace Ilolden, Arkmion,
and great changes in the country, especially J. B. Montgomery, of the
and Mrs. Goodwin captains
L.
to
to
offered
the
convey him
lady.
in the number of seamen who visit this place; Portsmouth, hason
Smith, Esq.
Per
Honolulu
Manila—Wm.
from
board his ship, at the ex- In, the Euphemia fur California—Capl.
and I feel that the time has come when some- United States,
Mtikt■«, Mr. F.ilis and
ofthe
It
is
understood
government.
Sherman,
Mr.
pense
supercargo.
their
spiritual
thing should be done here for ten dollars, that the vessel will sail tomorrow and convey In the Cowlitz for Columbia RiTer—Rov. G. FI. Atkinson
welfare. I therefore send you
and lady.
the In the Tepic for Sitka—R. C. Janion. Esq.
wishing you would obtain for me a Bethel him to Valparaiso, where he will take
In the Kainehameha for Hilo—J. Turrill, Esq., Mrs. TurrilJ,
if the ship .Miss
Turrill, Wm. Paty* E«*q., Capt. V;trn«y and son, and
Flag, and forward by the first opportunity. English steamer via Panama,
Spencer.
Capt.
meet
the steamer,
If there is not money enough, you will please should arrive in time to
be
round
conveyed
Cape
will
otherwise,
exhe
con,,
and
you
may
send the flag if you
MARINE JOURNAL.
pect the money immediately. Please put it Horn.
Judge Thornton is a modest man and has
up snugly, and address to me, at Oregon ciPORT OF HONOLULU.
ty, and you may be assured I will endeavor the reputation of being an able lawyer and a
by the grace of God to hoist it, and if no one writer of no ordinary power. He is treated
Arrived.
with the most respectful and delicate atten- May I—American merchant ship Isabella, Brings, 17 clays
will, I wjll try and preach under it."
else «■#####*
tion by all the officers on board the ship, and from Mazatlan.
May 6—H. B. Co.'s bark Cowlitz, Weynton, 34 days from
he will leave this port with the kind regards Fort
Vancouver, 17 days from mouth of River, wltb'lumber
Most sincerely yours,
Agents If. B. Co.
W. H. W. of all who have made his acquaintance, and toChilean
Bnganiine, "Seis dc Junio,' Rene, 40 days from
warmest wishes that he may be Valparaiso with mdse for H. Skinner .v Co.
It affords us unfeigned joy to receive an with the
11—American
whale ship Abigail, Young, from Maui.
the
more than successful in accomplishing
May 16—English brig Tepic, Lace, 134 days from Liverpool,
application of this nature from Oregon. An object of a mission believed to have reference mdse
to stm key, Janion & Co.
May 26—American schooner Honolulu, Newell, 42 days
answer will be returned by the earliest op- to Oregon.
from Manila—mdse to Everett & Co.
Yours.
American brig Eveline, Goodwin, 18 days from Columbia
Respectfully
portunity. So long as mountain streams
River, lumber, shingles, etc.
A.
B.
American whale ship Warren, Evans, Warren, 6 mos. out.
shall feed the Columbia, so long ships will
35 whale.
Sailed.
sail up and down this mighty tributary ofthe London Merchant Seamen's Society.—
May 4—Americanmerchant ship Isabella, Briggs, for Hong
ocean, there may the sailor find a friend to The London Standard reports that during kong.
Hawaiian bark Don Quixote, Farrington, for Bordeaux.
hoist the Bethel Flag, to invite him to God's the year 1847, this society furnished tempo- May 9—Hawaiian scat Mary Ann, Kagsualc, with flour, for
Mazatlan.
House, and point him to a " House not made rary aid or permanent pensions, to no less Chileanschooner Adelaide, Charon, for San Francisco.
May 10—H. C. M.'s corvette "Sarcelle," Capt. Dc Burgnr.
with hands, eternal in the heavens,"
than 1,440 seamen. Who, more than sea- for Tahiti.
Hawaiianbrig Euphemia, Vioget, forSan Francisco.
the generous chari- May 16—Americanwhale ship Canada Reynard, to cruiie.
Editors and politicians in the United men, have a claim upon
May 23—11. U. Co.'a bark Cowlitz, Weynton* for Columbia
—especially the merchants River.
States, find abundant matter for comment, in ity of merchants,
May 26—Chilean brigantine Seis dc Junio, Rene, for San
commercial cities? Francisco.
the following paragraphs which were publish- ofLondon and other large
memoranda.
the The Minstrel,
hence, sailed from Manilafor Boston April 4.
ed in connection with the " Freemont trial." Without the sailor's toils and exposures,
The
had also sailed for the United States.
Medora,hence,
his The Toulon, hence, was
to
at Manila loading for New York—
Extract from a letter from Secretary Bancroft merchant would be unable prosecute
April
sail
16.
to
to Commodore Sloat, dated July 12, 1846. enterprizes "beyond the sea." The mer- The bark Janet and schooner Mary Ann were in the Columbia River.
The object of the United States is, un- chant should be the sailor's friend.
"
der its rights as a belligerent nation, to posPORT OF LAHAINA.
sess itstlf entirely of Upper California.
three
—There
were
brothPizarros.
Arrived.
When San Fransisco and Monterey are The
April 29—American whule ahip Abigail, Young, New Bedsecured, you will, if possible, send a small ers of this name, who were associated in the ford,
6 1-2 months out, 60 sperm.
vessel of war to take and hold possession of conquest of Peru. While history records ford,
30—American whaleahip Washington, Fiaher, New Bed1-2 months uut, 80 aperm.
the small port of San Diego; and it would be the military exploits of these distinguished May6 3—American
whale ahip Indian Chief,Balley,New Lonout 6 months, clean.
well to ascertain the views of the people of
don,
Francisco Pizar- May 22—American whale ship Warren, Evana, Warren, 6
us
that
men,
it
also
informs
Pueblo dc los Angelos, who, according to inmonIlia out, 35 whale.
23—American whale ahip Coggcawrll, Will, New Bedford, C
formation received here, may be counted up- ro, the eotHjucror was assassinated in his own in..iiths
out, 10(1 aperm.
on as desirous of coming under the jurisdic- house, in Lima; Gon Zalo Pizarro, waspubtion of the United States. If you can take
DONATIONS FOR THE BETHEL.
lickly executed, (beheaded) in the city of
$25 00
J. Turrill,Esq.,
possession of it, you should do so.
was im- Mr.
Pizarro,
Hernando
Cuzco;
and
Tlbbey,
3 00
The object of the United States has refer3 OU
Friend,
A
ance to ultimate peace with Mexico; and if prisoned for twenty years after his return to
FOR THE FRIEND.
at that peace the basis of the uti possidetis Spain.—[See Prescott's Conquest of Peru, J. Harrington, ship Canada,
80 50
do
50
W. Smith,
shall be established, the Government expects,
Francis
do
50
Brninard,
25
W. Freemen,
do
through your forces, to be found in actual VoIII.
do
50
Mr.
1
Simmons,
possession of Upper .California.
The
late Lord Mayor of Montreal.—
This will bring with it the necessity ofa civil administration. Such a Government should Thirty years ago, says the Rochester Dembe established under your protection; and, ocrat, John A. Mills of Tolland, Ct., enter- A Monthly Journal devoted toTemperance.
Marine and General Intelligence.
in selecting persons to hold office, due re- ed Canada, a tin-pedlar, seated on his box, Seamen.PUBLISHED
AND EDITED BT
to
spect should be had the wishes of the peo- which contained all his earthly possessions, SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S
CHAPLAIN.
ple of California, as well as to the actual
This
Yansame
TERMS.
possessors of authority in that province. It except a good character.
One copy per annum,
81,50
may be proper to require an oath of alle- kee tin-pedlar recently died Lord Mayor of Two copies per annum,
2,50
Five
5,00
copies per annum,
giance to the United States from those who the first city of Her Majesty's British Amer- Ten copies
800
per annum,
are entrusted with authority. You will also
to have Cr Single copies and bound volumes for 1,2, 3, 4
is
reported
ican
Possessions.
He
ands years may be obtained at the Study of the Chapassure the people of California of the proteclain.
tion of the United States."
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FTHE RIEND.
HONOLULU, JULY 1, 1848.
[ \o. 7
49
ly 220,000, in a population of 33,000,000. ing, in the Chambers, that the Government
Since that time it has been gradually, but had issued orders prohibiting the banquet,
slowly increasing. No one was allowed to which was to take place on the following
HONOLULU, JULY 1, 1848
exercise the elective franchise, who did not day. Arrangements had been made for the
The French Revolution,
pay a tax of at least, 200 francs, or about banquet, in a field, at noon, near the Champa
OF FEBRUARY 24, 1848.
$40, per annum; and no person could be Elysees.
This day will doubtless in coming ages bej
elected unless he annually paid a tax of at That night the Prefect of Police, and
referred to, as the most memorable of the! least 500 francs, or about $100.
Commander of the National Guard made
first half of the nineteenth century, in the Second. A few months preceding the proclamations that the banquet would not be
world's history. The extraordinary intelli- Revolution, a species of public entertain- allowed to take place. There was great ex*
gence of a mighty revolution in France wasi ments, or as they were called, 'Reform citement. The opposition deputies met and
brought per the 'Starling,' from Mazatlan. Banquets,'had been held in different parts decided to bring forward articles ofimpeachAlthough the English papers were crowded of the Kingdom. They were essentially po- ment against the Ministry, M. Guisot being
with reports and rumors respecting the rapid litical and strongly opposed to the princi- at the head.
Tuesday, February 22.
changes which were progressing in Paris,! ples ofthe party in power. These banquets
to
obtain
this
satisfactory
it
was
all Paris is in commoimpossible
Early
morning
yet
|had exerted a mighty influence upon the pubinformation, in regard to the real state of
At
A.
M.,
tion.
10
the
populace thronged
lic mind. In the speech ofthe King sent to
public affairs. Enough however was learn- the Chamber of Deputies, January 3, 1848, the principal public thoroughfares of the cied to create a feverish desire for additional' there was an indirect allusion to these ban- ty. About 12 o'clock there was a great
intelligence. Quite unexpectedly has this quets, and the public excitement which at- gathering along the street, in front of the
desire been gratified by the arrival of H. tended their celebration. When, on the hotel occupied by M. Guizot, Minister of
B. M.s. Frigate Constance, 29 days from 10th of January, the speech oftheKing came Foreign Affairs. The military force guardCallao, bringing full files of English papers up
for discussion, there was much of violent ed the house. The mob was most furious
to the 17th of March. From files of the debate.
in denouncing Guizot. Stones were hurled
THE FRIEND.
Other exciting subjects occupied
at the windows.
London ' News,' ' Express,' * Illustrated the Chambers,
M. Guizot defending the govthe
and
our
neighbors,
'Polynesian
News,'
' ernment, and M. Thiers leading the opposi- While such disorder and confusion reignshall
to
be'News,'
we
endeavor
ed throughout the city, the Chamber of
spread
and
tion.
fore our readers a summary of the leading
Deputies opened its session for the day at 1
Third. February 21 st, the Government
events connected with this great movement,
o'clock. A discussion took place respecting
took
an important step which must be regar- the Bank of Bordeaux. About 3
which has now probably become the all-abo'clock
immediate cause of the Revoluthe opposition members entered the Chamsorbing topic of discussion and theme of ed- ded as the
tion. Great preparations had been making,
itorial scribbling in the four corners of the
bers, headed by M. Odillon Barrot. One of
in Paris, to hold a grand reform banquet;
to
exert
an
inand
which
is
destined
the number handed the President a paper
globe,
Some of the those opposed to the policy of the Govern- supposed to be a proposition for the impeachfluence equally extensive.
ment wished to make a most imposing pubment of M. Guizot. The President read the
causes which have led to this revolution lie
lic demonstration. This was to have taken
far back in the history of the French nasame and handed it to M. Guizot, the latter
but the day before, it
tion, while there are others, which now place, February 22d,
after perusing it, is reported to have ' laughwas decided by the King's Cabinet, that this
ed immoderately.' At 6 o'clock, M. Odilstand out with marked prominence and which
banquet must be prohibited. The announce- lon Barrot ascended the Tribune, and dehave conspired to compel Louis Philippe to
ment of this prohibition of the Government
abdicate the throne of France, and to banposited on the table a formal proposition for
was applying the spark to the magazine,—
ish the whole royal family from the country.
the impeachment of the Ministers. The
That our readers may obtain a tolerably cor- the smothered flames ofthe volcano now broke President adjourned the assembly, without
forth! What, reasoned the people, has it
rect view ef this Revolutionary movement,
reading the paper. It read as follows:—
come to this, that Frenchmen must be proWe propose to place the Minister in aecaaatioa as
it will be necessary to notice some of its imhibited from holding a public banquet? This guiltyOfi having betrayed abroad the honor and the intermediate causes,—such as appear upon the
1.
will never do! Our rights are invaded!— eats of France.
surface of the subject.
2. Of having falsified the principles of the constMatisaa,
The Government treats us as the subjects of violated the guarantees of liberty, and attacked the rights
First. Ever since the Revolution of 1830,
of the people.
a despot!
3. Of having, by a systematic corruption, attempted to
which placed Louis Philippe upon the throne
substitute, for the free eipreesioo of public epitrioo, the
of France, there has been a strong and We shall now furnish a brief journal of calculations of private interest, and thus perverted the
representative
growing opinion among the people, that the events from day to day, so far as it can be 4. Ofhavinggovernment.
trafficed for Ministerial purpose*in pebour
lic offices, a* well as ia all the prerogatives and ptivitable.
right of suffrage waa not enjoyed so exten- gleaned from the papers on
5. Or having'in the same interest, wasted the finances
Monday, February 21.
sively at it ought to be. Iji 1842 the" numof the state, and Una coafwomfced the forces east the
ber of electors or voters in France, was onIntimation was officially given this evea- gnafcei ofthe kingdom.
_
�50
THE FRIEND, JULY, 1848.
B. Of having violently despoiled the citizens or a right
defend his crown. At this hour an order plished. In two days public opinion has deinherent to every free constitution, and the exercise of
which had been guaranteed to them by the charter, by was issued, signed by Barrot and Thiers, clared itself with an energy and a unanimithe lews, and by former precedents.
7. Of having, in fine, by a policy overtly counter-revo- announcing that the King had charged them ty which, we have no hesitation in saying
lutionsry, pieced in question all the conquests of our'
two revolutions, and thrown (he country into a profound with the power to form a Ministry. The last have no precedent in our history.
agitation.'
struggle of Louis Philippe was too late.— Eighty thousand National Guards are out!
This document was signed by thirty-three When the proclamation was posted up the upwards of one hundred thousand citizens
members.
people tore it down. An attack is expected have taken up arms!
The excitement this evening was tremen- upon the Palace of the Tuileries. It may You are providing for the wants of Liberdous and quite alarming. Streets are bari- |be imagined that there was alarm within the ty, but the necessity of order must also be
caded, —troops are marching throughout the ]Palace, for at 1 o'clock, the following proc- thought of.
city. The following copied from a Paris pa- lamation
j
Paris has confidence in your devotednees.
was posted throughout the city.
per presents a vivid picture of the fearful
1 Citizens
—The
Above all, let there be no division.'
Paris,
has
abdiKing
ef
state of things:—
( cated in favor of Count dcParis, with Duch[Signed by Provisional officers.]
At midnight barricades were formed in the Rue GrenAfter this proclamation order was partialof
Orleans
as
etat. A combat took place, and several persons were <ess
Regent.'
killed or wounded. Combats also took place in the Rues
restored.
ly
A general amnesty.'
Tiquetonne, Bonrg I'Abbe, and Transnonain. Only thirty
or forty ofthe insurgents had arms, and their amuniiiou
the afternoon the populace was
of
the
During
Chambers.'
was soon exhausted. Five prisoners having been lodged
' Dissolution
not
ransacking the Palace of the
in a house in theRue Beaubourg, their companions msde
in
the
idle
Country.'
' Appeal to
an attempt to release them. This led to a bloody strugTuileries.
The
garden was strewed with
the
course or which a Municipal Guard was killed; This appeal was however too late. At 1
gle, in
a young man wet also killed. Eventually the Municipal
music books, &c. Furnidresses,
bonnets,
the
and
FamiKing, Queen,
Royal
Guard succeeded in dispersing the people, and dsteining o'clock,
their prisoners.
out of the windows and
ture
was
thrown
i
A post or soldiers of (he line consisting often or twelve ly, left the Tuileries. In half an hour after,
men was surprised and disarmed at the Batignolles, and (the National Guards, and people enter the burnt. The wine cellars were emptied and
an attempt made to set fire to the barriers. Attempts
were also made lo break into some shops at the Batig- ]Palace. There is a surrender. It is report- their contents distributed among the rabble.
nolles, but the mob were, after some difficulty, driven
back by the National Guards.
ed that 300 lives were lost in the attack, but Similar scenes took place at the Palace RoyThe Boulevards, from the Place dc la Madeleine to the
al.
Porte St. Martin, were occupied during the whole night Iprobably not so many.
Thus after a reign of seventeen and a
by upwards or 6,000 troops, and large fires were lighted In the meantime the Chamber of Depuby them.
At oine, when the Carrousel and court and gardens or Ities assemble. The President took his seat half years, Louis Philippe, the first King of
the Tuilleries were crowded with regiments, Louts PhiU
About 300 Deputies are the French, was driven a fugitive from his
the Dukes dc Nemours and Montpensier came at 1 o'clock.
n from iba Palace and reviewed them, their exhortaCapital. He, who had supposed his throne
tions being very like those addressed by Louis XVI. to Ipresent. At half past one, the Duchess of
his guards previous to the storming of his Palace. The (Orleans-entered the Chamber accompanied defended by an army of 100,000 soldiers,
utmost anxiety evidently existed at the Palace, especially
among the Princesses. Several quarters near the Tuil- Iby her two sons. She seated herself in an finds that scarcely one is found to raise his
leries were also guarded by the military, who were in
his defence. Monarchy is at an
dense columns or squadrons. I heard many of the cries arm chair, with a son on each side. This bayonet in
raised by the bands of libenls, revolutionists, or robbers ■
France,
end
and a Republic is to be subin
who passed the streets, several or whom broke into the is a moment of fearful import. The quesmagazines, especially into the gunsmiths' shops; Lepage tion was soon to be decided whether or stituted in its place.
and another armourie iv the Rue Clcry, nave been, t
Friday, Feb. 25.
among others, plundered. But to mention the various Inot France shall be governed by a Monarwere
"Vive
le
The
first
cries—they
morning that dawned on the
Reforme! Vivaleßepuhlique!
'
Abas l'Aristocratie 1 Vive la Ligne I A baa Guixot! A (chy. At this instant, in rush the National
new
of
France, found Paris in an
dc Gand I" Then were also sung, with
Republic
rlful enthusiasm, the "Marseillaise," the "Chant dc Guards, and some of the populace. There
but
excited
perfectly peaceful state.'
irt," and the Oirondin's dying hymn :—
was a cry you cannot enter,' ' you have no
'
"Mourir pour la peine
The Provisional government proclaim,
Est leserl le plus beau, le plus digne d'envie !"
' right to enter.' M. Dupin ascends the TriLiberty, equality, fraternity, for its prinWednesday, Feb. 23. bune, (while all is silence) and said ' In the '
Excitement on the increase. The sol- ' present situation of the Capital and the ciples.'
The government is busily occupied in rers, in several instances fired upon the country, the Chamber was bound to assem'
order to the city. In consequence
wd. Some are killed. The National -1 ble immediately. The King has abdicated. storing
Guards cannot be relied upon to defend Gov- He has disposed of his crown in favor of of the great distress among the working
'
class, a proclamation is issued in their favor.
eminent. Soldiers and people demand re- his grandson, the Count of Paris; and has
'
Saturday, Feb 26.
form. M. Guizot retires from the Ministry. ' constituted the Duches of Orleans Regent.'
this
Admiral Baudin left
Early
morning
is
The King sends for Count Mole, who is em- Some applaud, others disapprove. A cry
Paris for Toulon, on his way to Algiers to
The
powered to appoint a Ministry. There is heard
from a Tribune, ' It is too late.'
I
a
the French Regreat agitation in the Chamber of Deputies, i utmost confusion prevails. The populace proclaim Algeria part of
Count Mole declines to attempt to form a over the Deputies. A Provisional Govern- public.
To-day, M. dc Lamartine appeared in
new Ministry.
i ment is constituted in the midst of this scene front of the Hotel dc Ville, and on part of
Thursday, Feb. 24. of confusion. The following officers are
the government addressed the people.
The Revolution.
chosen:—
Among other statements he declared,
Paris pused into the hands of the popuM. Dunont dc l'Eure, President.
Ledru Rollin, Minister of Interior.
The Provisional government of the Relace. The change of a Ministry will not
" Lamartine, " " Foreign Affairs.
'
"
Marine.
public has very joyful intelligence to the
satisfy them. The fall of the House of Or" "" Public Works.
" Arrago,
Marie,
"
Instruction.
people here assembled.
" " Public
leans must follow. During the night the
Carnot,
" Bethmont,
"
Commerce.
"
Royalty is abolished.
people had been busy barricading the streets.
" Lamoriciere, "" " War.
Gen.
The National Guards refuse to fire upon the At 5 P. M., the Provisional Government The Republic is proclaimed.
The people will exercise their political
mob. The right arm of the Government is issued
the following proclamation.
i
paralyzed. At 11 A. M., it was fearfully
Paris, Feb. 24. rights.
The National workshops are open for those
manifest unless something was speedily done,
To the Citizens op Paris!
who are without work.'
the King would be left without a soldier to ' A great Revolution has just been accomThe army is being recognized.
,
,
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'
rand
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tL'hom e
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FRIEND, JtTLY, 1848.
of peace. It is not the country that runs the
principles and tendencies that shall henceforth direct thoughts
The abolition of the penalty of death for ithe
greatest danger in the War, it is liberty. War is almost
theFrench Government's external policy.
always
an
act
of
a
dictatorship. Soldiers forget institutions for
The proclamation ofthe French Republic is
political offences.'
against no form of government in the world. men. Thrones tempt ihe ambitious. Glory dailies patSunday, Feb. 27. aggression
Forms or government have varieties as lawful as varie- riotism. The prtnige of a glorious name veils the atties of character, geographical situation, and intellectual, tack upon the sovereignly or ihe nation. The Republic
To-day was remarkable for the inaugura- moral,
and industrial development among nations. Na- desires glory, without doubt ; but it wishes it for itself,
or Napoleon.
tion of the Ministers of the Provisional gov- tions have, like individuals, different ages. The princi- and not for Caesaryourselves,
Do not deceive
nevenhelese. Those ideas
ples that rule them have successive phases. The Moernment. It took place, at the column of narchic, Aristocratic, Constitutional, and Republican which the Provisional Government charges you lo present
es a pledge ofEuropean safety have not for
degrees
powers
ere
those
different
lo
the
expression
governments
the
of
July, amid an immense assemblage of the of the maturity of the genius or nations. They demand their object in obtain forgiveness to the Republic lor havpopulace. During the ceremony the patriot- more liberty as they feel themselves capable or hearing ing had the boldness to create itself, and still less to ask.
;
more they demand more equality and democracy asthey humbly the place of a great right and a greet people in
with more justice and love for the people.— Europe. They hare a more noble object to make sove' Marsellaise ' was sung by are inspired
question of time A nation loses itself by out- reigns and nations reflect, and not lo allow tbem deGuards and people, amid cheers 01 It is a
involuntarily as to the character of our
ic song of the
i
to
National
stripping the hour of that maturity, as it dishonors itself ceive themselves
by letting it escape without seizing it. Monarchy and Revolution ; lo give lis true fight and its just character
la
Republique.'
Vive
Republic are not, in the eyes or real statesmen, absolute lo the event ; in abort, to give pledges to humanity be'
that combat one another to death; they are fore giving them to our right, and to our honor if they
On Monday the government of Louis principles
that contrast and may live race lo race, by under- should be unacknowledged or threatened.
tacts
The French Republic will, then, not make war on any
one another.
Philippe, entered upon a contest with the standing and respecting
War, therefore, is not the French Republic'a principle, one. Il has no occasion to sey that, if conditions of wax
people, forbidding a public dinner. On the as it became lis lalal and glorious necessity in 1792. — are laid down lo Ihe French people, H will accept them.—
1792 and 1848 there is hair a century. To re- The thoughts of the men who at the present moment govfollowing Sunday the officers of the New Between
vert after half a century to the principle of 1792, or to the ern France are these : it will be fortunate for France if
of conquest of the Empire, would be not to ad- war he declared against it, and if it be constrained thus
Republic were inaugurated at the very col- principle
but go back in times. Yesterday's revolution is a to increase in strength and in glory, in spite of its modvance,
nnin erected to commemorate Louis Phil- slep forward and not backwards. Tbe,world and we wish eration. It will be a terrible responsibility for France if
ihe Republic itselfdeclares war without Being provoked
to march lo fraternity and peace.
its impatience
ippe's call to the throne of Charles X. An If the situation ofthe French Republic in 1792 account- to it. In the first case, its martial genius,so
for a war, the differences existing between that period ofaction, its strength accumulated during many years
important week, indeed, in the history of ed
of our history and the present period account for peace. or peace, will render it invincible within its own territoStrive to understsnd these principles, and cause them to ry, and redoubtable, perhaps, beyond ila frontiers. In
France.
the second case, il would turn against itself therecollecbe
understood around you.
Vive la RErußLio.uE.
la 1792 the nation waa not une. Two people existed tion or its conquests, which diminished the affection of
on the same soil. A terrible struggle protracted itself nations, and it would compromise the first and most unibetween the classes stripped of their privileges and the versal alliance—the spirit of nations, and the genius or
A busy week in Paris.
classes who had just conquered. Equality and liberty. civilization.
The stripped classes united with captive royalty, and Accordingto these principles, sir, which ars the cool
of France—principles she can present without
Monday. The people prepare for a ban- with the foreigners, to deny France her Revolution, and
on her monarchy, aristocracy, and theocracy by ear, as without suspicion, to ber friends and to her enequet in the morning, and in the evening the rcimpose
invasion. There are now no more distinct snd unequal mies—you will have the goodness to impress upon your,
classes Equality before the law has levelled all. Fra- self the' following declarations:
government prohibited its taking place.
ternity, of which we proclaim the application, and the The treaties or 1816 exist no longer as law in the eyes
of which the National Assembly is lo organise, or the French Republic; nevertheless, their territorial
Tuesday. The people throng the streets blessings
is about to unite all. There is not a citixen in France, circumscriptions of these treaties are a fact which it adthe
to
the
and
endeavor
troops
in
whatever class he belongs 10, that will not before all join mits as a basis, and as a point dc depart in its relatione
morning,
the principle ofthe country, and, by that very union,ren- with other nations.
disperse them in the afternoon.
But if the treaties of 1815 do not exist any longer exder it inexpugnable lo the attempt and anxieties of an inas facts to modify a common understanding, and
Wednesday. The Guizotministry retires, vasion.1792, it was not the whole people that had taken cepting
the
il
Republic declare openly that its right and its misIn
pacifically at these modifiand the King, in vain tries to form a new possession of tbe government, il was the middle class sion is tothearrive regularlytheandmoderation,
the conscience,
good sense,
only that wanted to exercise and enjoy liberty. The tri- cations,
and are for Europe a
ministry.
class
was
then
as
ihe
the
ofthe
selfish,
exist,
triumph
prudence
umph of the middle
Republic
of all oligarchy always is. It wanted to retain foritself better and more honorable guarantee than the letter of
Thursday. The King abdicates. The alone
the right conquered by all. For that purpose it those treaties, to often violated and modified by Europe
a strong diversion to tbe accession of the peo- itself.
Palace of Tuileries sacked. The people re- must effect
ple, by making them rush lo fields of battle, in order to Endeavor, sir, to make this emancipation of the Repubfuse a Regency. Provisional Government prevent iheir entering its own government. That diver- lic from the treaties of 1815 be clearly understood, and
sion was war. War was the thought of the Monarchiens try to show that that freedom has nothing in it which is
established.
and Girondins ; it was not the thought of more advanced irreconcilable with therepose of Europe.
democrats, who wished, as we do, the sincere, complete Thus we declare it openly. If the hour or the reconFriday. France proclaimed a Republic. and
regular reign of the people themselves, including in struction of some nationalities oppressed in Europe or
term all classes, without' exclusion or preference, off elsewhere should appear lo ns lo have sounded in the deSaturday. Tranquility restored, shops that
which the nation consists.
crees of Providence—if Switzerland, our faithlul ally
were constrained or threatopened, streets cleared.
In 1792, ihe people were but the instrument oftheRev- since the time orFrancis 1.,
olution they were not iis object. The present Revolu. ened in the advance whichshe is effecting in her governSunday. Inauguration ofProvisional offi- tion has; been effected by and for them. In entering it, ment, in order to lend additional strength to the facine or
they bring with them their new want oflabor, industry, democratic governments—if the independent states of
cers.
instruction, agriculture, commerce, morality, welfare, Italy were invaded—if any limits or obstacles were imForeign Policy of the Republic—The property, cheap life, navigation, and civilization, which posed on their internal transformations—if the right of alare the wants ofpeace ! Tbe people and peace, it is a liance among themselves, in order to consolidate an Ilal"
ian nation, were contested by main force—the French Reenquiry will come up from every quarter, same name.
In 1792, the ideas ofFrance and Europe were not pre- public would believe itself entitled to arm itselfin order
what is the foreign policy of the New Re- pared lo understand and accept the grand harmony of na- to protect these legitimate movements of the greatness
tions between them to tbe benefit or mankind. The ana the nationality of slates.
public? Is it peaceful, or warlike? The thought
of the age that ended waa but in the heads of a The Republic, you see, by iv first slep, repudiates the
Philosophy is now popular. Fifty era or proscription and of dictations. She is decided nev.
following circular ofthe Minister of Foreign few philosophers.
of
years freedom of thinking, speaking and writing haveI er lo veil liberty at home. She is equally decided never
Affairs, M Lamartine, may be regarded as yielded their result. Books, journals, and tribunes havei to veil its democratic principle abroad. She will never
the "apostolat'' of European intelligence. Rea- permit any one to interposebetween tbe pacific radiation
an expression ofits principles. It is an able effected
or nations. She proclaims
son, radiating every where across the frontiers of nations i or its liberty and the regard
most
lanhas
crested
between minds thai great intellectual nation- herself the intellectual and cordial ally of every right, or
document and couched in
eloquent
ality which will be tbe finishing of the French Revolu- every progress, or every legitimate development of the inguage. If the body of the French nation tion; and the constitution of the international fraterniza- stitutions of nations which wish to live on the same prinover the globe.
ciple as herself She will not endeavor any immoderate
imbibes the sentiments of this circular, it tion
was a novelty, equality a scan- or incendiary propegandism amongst its neighbors. She
Lastly, in 1792, liberty
dal, and the Republic a problem. The title of nations, knows that there it no durable freedom but that which
may be expected that a long career of peace scarcely
discovered by Fenelon, Montesquieu, Rousseau, grows of itself on its soil. Bui it will exercise by tbe
spectacle of order and of peace
and prosperity is in store for that nation, was so completely forgotten, concealed, profaned by the light of its ideas—by tbe
old feudal, dynastic, sacerdotal traditions, lhat the most which it hopes to give lo the world—the sole aid honest
while the peace of the world will be most fa- lawful
or
esteem
and
or sympathy. That is not
interventionofthe people in their affairs seemed s proselytism
monstrous thing to the statesmen of the old school. De- war ; it is nature. That is not the agitation or Europe ;
vorably affected.
mocracy made both thrones and the foundation of socie- it is life. This is not to embroil the world ; il is to shine
Sir—You are acquainted with the events at Paris, the ty tremble. At present, thrones and nations have accus- from iv place on the horizon of nations, to advance them
victory ofthe people, their heroism, moderation, pacifica- tomed themselves to the word, to the forms, to the regu- and to guide ihem at the same time. We desire, for hution, order restored by the co-operation of all citizens, as lar agiutions or
exercised in various proportions manity, lhat the peace be presetved. We even hope it.
if iv this interregnum ol visible authorities the general in all states, evenliberty
the Monarchic one. They will accustom One only question of war was mooted, a year ego, bereason were alone the Government of France.
themselves to the Republic, which is iv complete form tween England and Franca. It was not Republican
The French Revolution has thus just entered its final among the maturestjiatioos. They will recognise that France which atarted the question of war i it was the
a
period. France is Republic; the Republic needs not there is a conservative liberty. They will acknowledge dynasty. The dynasty carries away with it thai danger
be acknowledged to exist. It isofnatural right—it is of that there may be in tbe Republic not only bettor order, of war which it had given rise to for Europe, by the enaatioaal right. It ia the will of a great nation that de- but that there may be more real order in that government tirely personal ambition of its family alliances in Spain.
mands iv title but of itself. Nevertheless, lbs French or all for all, than is the government or tbe Tew for the Thus lhat domestic policy of the fallen dynasty, which
Republic wishing to enter tbe family of instituted Gov- few.
weighed for seventy years en oar national sligaitr, weighernments as a regular power, and not as a phenomenon Bat besides these disinterested considerations, the sole ed at the same time, by iv pretensions to another crown
disturbing European order, it is proper thai you should interest of the consolidation and the duration of tbe Re- at Madrid, on our liberal alliances and on peace. The
promptly inform the government you are accredited to of public would inspire tn tbe etslearaoc, of France the Republic has no ambition. Taa eWpwlk has »c atp*.
firinciples
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52
1 °1R.
Since the late Revolution and flight of the
tistn It inherits not tbe pretensions of c family. Lei
Spain govern itself—let Spain be independent and free
France, for lbs solidity of this natural alliance, ononis King, Punch is said to represent Louis Philmore on the conformity of principles, than on the succesippe's wig burning like a candle, and o'er
POSTSCRIPT
of tbe House of Bourbon.
Soca is, sir, tbe spirit ofthe councils of the Republic. him, a National Guard is holding an extinSuch will invariably be the chancier ofthe policy, frank,
guisher!
firm, and moderate, which you will have to represent.
The Republic has pronounced at its birth, and ia the The Ex-King and Ex-Q_ucen of France,
midst or the heat or contestnotprovoked by tbe people,
We are favored with another arrival,
three words which have revealed iv soul and which will have assumed the titles of Count and Counmen—
oa
God
and
call dowa
iis cradle the blessings of
bringing European intelligence. Our readLiberty, Equality, Fraternity. She gave immediately tess of Neuilly.
ers will now be furnished with a summary of
thereafter, by the abolition of the punishment of death
As early as June, 1847, Punch anfor political offences, the line commentary of those three
the most important news respecting the
words at heme do yon also give then tbeir true com nounced 'another French Revolution.'
menlarv abroad. The sense of these three words applied
French Revolution, and its results, so far as
to oar external relations is ibis—the breaking by France This Revolution is represented to have takand
which
on
on
its
iv principle
weighed
of ihe chains
ascertained up to the 3d of April. The hisdignity ; the recovery ofthe rank which it ought to oc- en place, in consequence ofthe French Govfine,
cupy in tbe scale ofike great European powers ; in
ernment having issued an order, for all the tory of Europe probably furnishes no chaptbe declaration or alliance and amity to all nations. If
which are recorded events more reFrance feels conscientiously its part in the mission of clerks and officers in the employ of the gov- ter, in
freedom and.civilization in the present age, there is not ernment to shave off their
moustaches.'— markable, more momentous, and more unlookone of those words which signifies war. If Europe is pruwhich
does
is
not
one
ofthose
words
dent and jaet, there
In the peculiar style of Punch, we have a ed for, than that which will contain the renot-siguify psoas.
sions
—
;
'
history of the Revolution from day to day. cord of events which have transpired during
Revolutionary Fragments.
With some slight verbal alterations, the de- the month of February and March of the
Guizot
to
have
the
is
said
escaped
M.
scription, would serve as a very good ac- current year.
a
dress.
office
servant's
We copy the following from the Polynein
count of the late Revolution in February.
Foreign
Tbe Provisional government is reported to The King had retreated to Neuilly. There sian Extra, of June 26:—
was a long discussion in the Chamber of Dep- Important from Great Britain —Peace ia
have 200,000,000 francs at command.
France—Revolution in Prnssia—Flight of
the
uties. The fleet had joined the insurgents. the King—Reform ia Austria--Death ofthe
in
wounded,
number
hospiThe whole
Emperor of Russia—Revolt iv Poland —
tals, was 428, of whom 350 were civilians The public offices are all closed, &c.
in Sicily—United States—Prospect
Strange and absurd as were the vagaries Revolt
and 78 military
ofPeace —Mexico, Ate. dec.
At tbe taking of the Tuileries, the popu- of Punch's brain, yet the recent movements Arrived at Hilo Bay, Hawaiian lslnndson tbe
16th inst. the U. S. sloop Preble, James Glynn,
lace found a magnificent image of Christ, in in France show that ' fact is more strange Commander,
twenty-two (Ihvs from San Bias,
sculpture. They bore it in triumph, and than fiction.'
bound to East Indies with Commodore GeisinJVo more Flogging in the French JVory.— ger ax n passenger, to assume the command of
without injury, to the Church of St. Roch.
The
new government has issued an order the U. S. squadron upon that station.
Louis Philippe is reported to have said on
By the arrival ofthe U. S. ship Preble, Capt.
Tuesday 22d., I fear nothing, I am so firm- that corporeal punishment must no more be Glynn, 22 days from San Bias, we have received later and most important news from Europe.
ly seated in my saddle, that I dread neither a inflicted in the Navy of the Republic.
All Europe is in a ferment. The dates from
persons
of
tn
France.
Suffrage
—All
Ministry, a disobedience of my Universal
change
Europe are to the 3d of April. The dates from
commands.' In two days he fled for his life. twenty-one years old, are entitled to vote, the United States are to tbe 24th of April.—
the politeness of F. W. Thompson,
The report was not true', that the English and at twenty-five they are eligible to be Through
Esq., Catit. Glynn and Messrs. Pitman and
mail was destroyed. It is not known that elected to the Chamber of Deputies. Every Rice of Hilo, we are enabled to present our
any Englishman has received the least insult. 40,000 inhabitants entitled to one Represen- readers with a summary ofthe principal events.
Great Britain.
'Thank God, I am on British ground,' tative. The total number of Representagovernment have made an approBritish
The
were the emphatic words of the Ex-King of tives will amount to 900, including Algiers
priation of £1,500,000 for the increase ofthe
France when he landed in England.
and the Colonies. The election was to take Navy and for the protection of tbeir const.
Symptoms of a revolt had been manifested in
While at New Haven, the Ex-King of place on the 9th of April, and the Chambers Ireland,
and 10,000 troops hnd been ordered to
whole
of
France, gave a friend the
his mon- to open April 20th.
that country by tbe government.
Her Majesty Queen Victoria was safely deey, for the purpose of getting it exchanged Change Names. —To show how thoroughof
for English coin, and purchasing wearing ly public sentiment in Paris would carry out livered of a princess on the IStb of March.
The following significant remarks appeared in
apparel, 'of which,' said the King, smiling,' the principles of the revolution, it is only the Loudon Times of the Ist of April:
'
I am very short!
'
'We shall not be misunderstood when we say,
necessary to notice the fact that the authori-
having their revothat while our neighbors
The Ex-King of France in effecting his ties are changing tho names of places, for lutions,
we must have a revolution ofour own;
escape to England, across the channel, was example, the Royal' Theatre becomes the one of the quiet and constitutional sort. All
'
Europe is taking a start. Every country is conobliged to out off his whiskers and doff his 'National.' Every
tributing something to tbe movement. France
thing is Republican.
wig.
gain by her change. The British
Louis Phillippe and the Queen arrived at expects to be
ashamed to be beaten in this repeople will
At last accounts, Louis Philippe and all
Newhaven, (see prx, March 3d. The same-1spect. They must be able to compare notes with
had
the royal family,
safely arrived in EngNow we are not going to vie with
day, M. Guizot and family arrived in Lon- honor.
land, and were most hospitally received.
France in splendid ideas. She may enjoy tbe
don.
exclusive possession of her three political godPunch, a. Phophst !—ln the London Punch
movement of 1789,' says Punch, desses and much good may they do her. What
'The
for October 2, 1847, there is quite a remarkwill satisfy the British people is, practical imyears, that of 1830, lasted three provement.
Once prove to them that you have
able caricature wood cut representing Punch 1lasted three
three hours.' removed an abuse, destroyed an injurious moand
that
of
lasted
1848,
days,
flying through the air conducting Louis Philnopoly, reformed the administration of justice,
English Jokes on Louis Philippe. —The Ex- of
commerce, of finance, or of public health,
ippe ! Underneath there are some lines comKing of France, is reported to have left his secured employment for the poor, or done any
mencing thus:—
farther use for good work, and tbey will be content to drop the
Gird up their loins, old Loots, aad look abroad with umbrella in Paris, having no
idea. We want, therefore, practical reform,
it, the reign having ceased.
me;
an efficient Minister, is all the dictator we reNay, shrink not hack I know it; there are sorry sights It has been doubted whether Louis Phil- quire.
r
A moderate budget of good measures
I
when
he
saw
that
Guizot
actually
wept
ippe
to see)
pushed, and ultimately carried, is the
vigorously
a
has
opin- best revolution ; amongst other reasons—bewag
Twos but late that with a Minister o'er London town must be displaced, although
ed that the King had Thiers (tears) in his-1cause it is one that admits ofannual repetition.
More we need not say. The people ask not
And now mineancient gentleman, Ikon a jUgMforyou. eyes.
■aaP* 1
are
,
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53
r KIJhJND, JULY, 1848.
revolution in the common sense, but some de- continent. Everywhere has royalty succumbed U. S. squadron will visit the Hawaiian Islands
cided progress; and if it cannot get that progress everywhere have the people been victorious. in the course of the slimmer, particularly if an
The Provisional government of France has so early peace with Mexico should be realized,
from one Minister, it will require him to abdicate and give place to another.'
far acted with the most consummate prudence agreeably to general expectation.
The young Ireland or physical force party, and ability. It has met every difficulty with The Court of Inquiry in the city of Mexico
held a grand monster meeting in Dublin on tbe boldness and has overcome every obstacle with bad terminated its sittings. Gen. Scott has come
20th March. The government did not inter- ease. A short sime since there was a demon- off triumphant, and hasleft for the United States.
fere; but tbe next day theleaders were arrested. stration ofthe working men of Paris; they went Santa Ana was reported to have left tne counto the Hotel dc Ville, to the number of 150,000, try. His farewell address to his compatriots is
Their trials were to take place soon.
demanding tbe adjournment ofthe elections, and before us. It is dated Tehuacan, March 24th.
Parliament had adjourned.
the removal of the troops from Paris. Several We do not know whether he has left the counFrance.
ofthe members ofthe government made speech- try or not.
Up to the latest dates from Paris perfect tran- es to them. That ofLamartine is the most strik- Robbers throng all tbe highways in Mexico.
quility prevailed in the city and all the depart- ing example of moral courage upon record. The A letter dated Home says, that proposals hare
ments.
requests ofthe people were denied, they return- been made to the Pope to abolish the celibacy of
Order had been completely restored at Lyons. ed to their homes without occasioning any dis- tbe clergy. What next ?
A despatch had been received from Berlin an- turbance.'
nouncing that Russia accepted the policy of nonUnited States.
It is announced in the London Globe
intervention in the affairs of France, so long as The dates from New Orleans are to the 24th
that the Admiralty have ordered that to such
France abstains from aggression.
Louis Philippe had purchased a large estate of April.
have been received from Bos- seamen as voluntarily stop their grog-ration
iv Hampshire, England, ami is said to have large Private l«tters
to the 28th of March.
on board H. B. M.s. vessels, shall be servsums invested in the English stocks. Ho has a ton
The Czar, Capt. Kennedy, sailed from Boslarge amount invested in American bonds.
ed
its value in tea and coffee. An excellent
ton
via
Tahiti
March
3d.
for this port
All Russians resident in Paris had been comon the gut vtve ex- arrangement, and could seamen be made to
were
The
Irish
popolution
immediately.
to
leave
manded
the city
to bear the news ofthe raising the revA party of 25 Polish emigrants had proceeded pecting
standard in Ireland. Great enthusi- see and feel its healthful tendency, theirhapolutionary
to Poland to raise the standard of rebellion.—
asm
was
manifested.
piness would be vastly increased. Could
with
great
Their countrymen in Paris awaited
Orleans correspondent ofthe Amer- seamen be induced to banish rum, it would
anxiety the result of their efforts. If the Poles Tbe New
Star gives the following summaryof Amershould arise it will be extremely difficult to pre- ican
almost entirely banish fogging. It is no exican news:
vent the French people from flying to their aid,
a few nights aggeration to
French
citizens
of
our
city,
'The
assert, that a majority of all
and that being done the result will be a general since gave a grand
banquet in honorof the Rev- cases of the disgraceful punishment, of the
European war.
An address and resolutions were adoptSpain, Belgium, the Duchies of Hesse Cassel olution.
ed, speeches made, toasts drank, and a great gang-way are connected directly or indiand Baden, and the Hanseatic Towns have re- noise
made generally.
cognized the French Republic.
The
Italians also had a banquet in honor of rectly with intoxication. Speak out, ye who
have
abolished
the
cenHamburg
and
Saxony
event.
the
same
have bared your backs to the ' cat and nine,'
shorship ofthe press.
The Germans and Irish have held meetings of are
you not the votaries of strong drink?—
Prussia.
sympathy and congratulation, and altogether
There
is no more potent cause of disorder,
an
has
been
generated.
A letter dated Tepic, May 23d, says, 'Prus- quite excitement
The Court of Inquiry does not elicit as much riot and mutiny on ship-board, than strong
sia has been revolutionized and declared a reattention as at first, the proceedings are become
public—the King has fled to England.'
drink. For the sake of good discipline, why
Germany wishes for a Geeman Parliament, a so horribly and insufferably dull, that we can
will not commanders and officers set the exscarcely wade through.
national flag and a confederate army.
We are expecting General Scott in town eve- ample of abstaining from the use of
Hungary is said to have declared for a repubintoxicary day. Preparations and arrangements have
lic.
Lotnbardy is on the eve ot insurrection. The been made by the three Municipalities to receive ting liquors?
peasants of Wurtemburg nre burning down the him in a manner worthy his fame and services.
castles of the nobility. All the States are arm- You may be assured that New Orleans will not
One of three things must be true.
lie backward in doing honor to theHero of Mexing.
Sailors
have been grossly slandered, or they
ico,
war
the
modern
Cortes.
Commerce is at a stand, and a European
President Polk has given his apprabation to have much improved, or they behave themor the general establishment of democracy is inthe prompt recognition of the new government
evitable.'
ofFrance by Mr. Rush the American Represen- selves with more propriety in Honolulu, than
Austria.
tative in Paris.
elsewhere. We take great pleasure in bearThe Emperor of Austria has consented to the
Mexico.
our testimony to the good conduct of
liberation of tbe press, and the establishment of We
ing
are in receipt ofthe Daily American Star
a national guard.
seamen
in general, while remaining in port.
of
to
the
7th
May.
The new minister in place of Metternich will The treaty ofpeace was not ratified up to that
It is a rare thing to see a sailor intoxicated
be Count Kolourat.
date.
A conflict betwnen the people, led by the stu- Congress had assembled at Queretaro. Eighty in our streets. It is an every day occurdents, citizensand military, has compelled Prince deputies
in attendance. A quorum was rence for well behaved, orderly, and sober
Metternich to fly. In a word, Metternich has obtained were
the
Chamber of Deputies on tbe 29th
in
been
or
has
disequivalent,
what
is
resigned,
of April. A quorum ofSenators also, 22 being seamen to call upon us for useful reading
missed.
matter. Most earnestly we hope many years
and ready to proceed to business.
The liberty ofthe press has been ploclaimed. present,
the
ofthe
in
place
The
election
of
a
President
been
A national guard has
will pass, ere we shall be called to bear a
organized.
provisional incumbent would be the first busi-
'
Russia.
nes.
counter
'
testimony.
The news ofthe revolution in France created It was thought Herrera would be tbe choice.
Notwithstanding a quorum was obtained the
intense interest in St, Petersburg.
Masters, mates and sailors, have had
The Emperor received the intelligence from 29th of April nothing had been done up to the a
great " turn out in London to petition
a slip of paper handed him by an Aid-de-camp 7th of May.
The Preble left New York in Sept. '46, and the Queen not to allow any change to take
at a great hall on the Bth of March. On readof 54,000 miles by
ing it His Majesty appeared agitated, and mo- has sailed since then upwards
place in the Navigation Laws, whereby for*
tioning the music to cease he said to his officers, log. She left Callao on tbe sth March last, ar37
Was
days.
California,
must
be
in
Republic;
Monterey,
you
is
a
rived
at
eign seamen shall be put upon an equality
'Gentlemen, France
ready to put your font in tbe stirrup at a mo- at San Francisco on the at18th April. Again at with British seamen. Six thousand are said
Mazatlan from tbe
Monterey on the 95th;
moment's notice. 1
Later dates announce the death of Nicholas, 11th till the 21st May, and thence to San Blast to have joined the procession, which carried
She has put into Hilo to refresh ber crew, and the petition.
Emperor of Russia.
The New Orleans correspondent of tbe Star may be expected to touch at Honolulu during
the first week in July,
under date of April 23d writes :
Robespierre.—A biography of Robespiere,
She left at Mazatlan U. S, ship Ohio, the Con'Since my last the subject which has princiour
The
Warindependence
frigates.
gress
of
editand
the
pens
newspaper
the
which appeared in an Irish pap*r
piere,
employed
pally
ors and the minds and feelings of the people, has ren was at Monterey, tbe Southampton and Dale concludes in the following manner:—'This
been the recent astounding events in France, and at Guyraaa, the Cyane at San Jose, near Cape extraordinary man left no children behind
The San Lucas, and the Lexington was at San Bias.
in Europe generally.
him except his brother who was killed at the
establishment of a Republic in France was There is reason to expect that the Ohio, with sitae time,'
of
Com,
of
the
the
and
vessels
the
every
flag
Jones,
insurrections
of
other
in
part
ellowcd by
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54
JULY, Ifi"W.
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The society requested a copy of the Rev.
|C7*The store ship ' Matilda' arrived the |C?» Trust in God and keep your pow28th ult., having an eight month's passage der dry.' This well known and pithy re- T. D. Hunt's address, for publication in the
from New York, and touching at Valparaiso, mark of that stern old Republican, Oliver Friend. Adjourned.
Callao, and Monterey. She left the United Cromwell, we were surprised to see as the During the two years, ending June Ist,
States with a large mail for the Islands. On motto upon the wheel of H. B. M.s. ship 1848, there have been disposed of by sale
her arrival at Monterey, expecting to be de- Constance. Lord Nelson's famous remark, and distribution, 590 bibles, and 562 testatained for several weeks, the mail was trans- ' England expects every man to do his duty,' ments, in the following languages:—
ferred to the Spanish brig Flecha, bound to usually occupies that place. The RepubliEnglish Bibles, 273, Testaments, 228
159
10
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the Islands via Santa Barbara. The latter can Protector seems to be viewed far differ- French
125
40
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vessel, however, has not yet arrived, but ently in the reign of Victoria, from what he German
6
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Spanish
"
may be daily expected.
was in that of Charles 11. We do not beWelsh
6
0
Judge Bates, lady and three children, and lieve history furnishes a more remarkable Swedish
10
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Rev. T. £. Taylor and lady, arrived as subject for censure and praise, than that of Danish
0
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Dutch
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1
passengers on board the Matilda. All in Oliver Cromwell. His character will ap0
267
good health. We are most happy in wel- pear still more illustrious as Republicanism Portuguese
coming the Rev. Mr. Taylor, as chaplain advances and the people
562
Total, 590
govern.
elect for Lahaina. That port has long deThe demand for bibles among foreigners
manded the services of an efficient laborer. The Portraits or two Ex-Kings.—Since on the Islands has been gradually increasMost sincerely do we congratulate the nu- the commnncement of the year 1848, His
ing. It has been quite gratifying to witness
merous seamen who will visit that port the Majesty, Kamehameha 111, has been prethe willingness to purchase copies of the saensuing autumn, on the arrival of a chaplain sented with the portrait of the King of the
cred
scriptures, on the part of seamen.—
French, and another of the King of Prusto labor among them.
sia. These paintings are ornaments to the Portuguese sailors will almost invariably
The Matilda brings additional news from Palace, but it is most remarkable, that both
pay for a testament in their language. The
California, respecting the gold-fever, or rath- Kings have abdicated theirrespective thrones
society has not received any bibles to diser the solid gold. It is no exaggeration to re- and fled to England.
of in that language.
pose
port that the energies ofthe entire population
For want of space, we shall be obliged to
of the Oahu Temperance SoOfficers
of California are now directed to the coldefer the publication ofthe Rev. Mr. Hunt's
ciety, from July 1, to Oct. 1.
address,
lection of gold on the banks of the Sacramenuntil our next number.
John H. Wood, President,
to river. The towns of San Fransisco and C. R. Bishop, Vice President,
LIFE MEMBERS.
Monterey are nearly deserted, business has J. C. Wilcox, Secretary,
Rev L Andrews
Mrs Sarah J Lyman
nearly ceased —newspapers stopped for want A. S. Cooke, Treasurer,
Lt W L Maury, USN
" D B Lyman
of readers—stores shut—mechanics fled— S. C. Damon, i
Mrs Fidelia Coan
> Standing Committee, Mast A W Judd
schools broken up—in fine, the rage is for W. H. Lee,
R
W
Wood,
Miss
Lucia E Peck
M
D
E. H. Rogers, )
gold, lekd gold!
Mrs R H Hitchcock,
Mr A S Cooke
The following extract from a letter dated S. C. Damon, Chaplain. f
Rev D T Conde "
C Richards
at Monterey will indicate the state of affairs: L. Andrews, Editor.
Mr S N Castle.
Rev A Thurston
Monterey, June 10, 1818.
DONATIONS.
1842.
Rear Adml R Thomas
Friend Damon:—l write, though I have
FOR THI CHAPEL.
E W Clark.
Rev
Mast F W Grimes
but very little news to tell you. We are all Rev. E. Bond, Kohala,
•10 00
1843.
Alexander Liholibo
SO
Wilcox,
1
Mr.
the
the
except
quiet hers,
agitation which
Mast J D Brewer
O. Gilmorc,
2 50 Rev Elias Bond.
gold fever, as it is called, produced. Gold A" Friend,
3 00
1844.
Rev T Coan
2 00
has recently been discovered in the sands of A Lady,
200 Rev Sam. C Damon. Mrs J J Jarves
the Sacramento, and all the inhabitants are II. B. M.'s ship Constance,
1845.
Miss Annie I Jarves
FOB THE FSIEND.
pushing in that direction, some on horseLev. E. Bond,
C
James J Jarves, Esq
Wyllie,
Esq
R
back, some in carts, some on foot, and some Ir. G. Qilmore,
2 60 C G Hopkins, Esq
Mast H D Jarves
5
00
Eagle,
l«(/t.
brig
Were
as
Lovet,
anxious
in litters, I believe.
they
Rev Wm Richards Mrs Emily E Peck
to get to heaven, preachers would have but
Emma E Brewer Miss Emily W Peck
Hawaiian
Bible
Society.
little to do unless it were tp keep them from A biennial meeting of this society was held Miss
Thos Douglass, Esq
A W Smith
Mrs
running over each other.
Rev P J Gulick
Miss Helen S Judd
They collect, according to some reports, at the vestry room of the Seamen's Chapel, John Ricord, Esq
Rev Mark Ives
from fifty to a hundred dollars each, per
Mast A B Brinsmada
May 30th, at 7 1-2 o'clock P. M. The Vice Mast S M Damon
diem,—some as much as two hundred—but President, Rev.
M.
Edward
Brewer
H M Lyman
the
Armstrong,
took
Mr.
I suppose the real truth is that a man who is
Mrs Delia M Wood Thomas Brown, Esq.
the
with
chair,
opening
meeting
prayer.—
moderately dilligent and fortunate may make
Miss E K Judd.
ten or fifteen dollars per day. The tract of'The report of the Treasurer was read, from
NEW MEMBERS. 1847-8.
country where it is found is very large,
which it appeared that besides defraying the
Mrs
M P Whitney, by herself,
tending more than fifty miles. The effect of
the sum of $500 had Master F S Lyman,
by Rev D B Lyman's
all this will be to bring all the immigrants society's expenses,
raised by donations, and the sale of bi- family,
from the United States into California, and been
1
even the Oregonians will pack up and more ]bles and testaments. See report in another Master T M Coan, by Rev T Coan's famthis way. The harvests will suffer, all me- column. The following officers were chosen ily,
Miss Bernice Pauahi, by Royal School,
chanical business cease, and we shall have
Mrs Ellen E Bond, by Rev E Bond,
plenty of gold dust, and nothing else. We for the ensuing year.
Mary B Ives, by Rev Mr Ives,
have already discovered quick-silver enough L. Andrews, President,
here to supply the world,—iron, lead, plati- Rev. E. W. Clark, and Rev. L. Smith, Miss Maria Morse, by R W Wood, M D,
" M A Mills, by Rev S C Damon.
na, silver and coal, have also been discover- Vice Presidents,
Rev H R Hitchcock, by Native Church,
ed. In short, we are mineral mad. The Rev. S. C. Damon, Secretary,
Moloka),
mountains. which tower around us are full Mr. A. S. Cooke, Treasurer,
H
Rev C B Andrews,
•«
of the precious ores, and the sands over Mr. S. N. Castle, Auditor,
Master H H Parker, Miaa M S Parker,
which we tread are paved with gold, but Rev. R. Armstrong, 1
\ Ex. Committee. Miss H L Parker, Miss C D Parker,
T. Coan,
give me my home in Philadelphia, notwith-
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Yours,
W. C.
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Miss Ellen Stevens, by her parents,
�55
THE FRIEND, JULY, 1848.
Hawaiian Bible Society in acconnt with A. 8. Cooke, Treasurer.
848.
1846.
Dr.
lay 31. For the following sums paid by Rev. S. C. June 23.
Damon, as per his account of to-day, viz., July
3, 1846, Custom-house Permit,
t 1 00
Oct. 26, postage, (overland,)
1 00
23,
Feb.
1847, paid Polynesian Office
for printing 2000 Reports,
26 00
2 76 1847.
May 26, expenses on box ofBibles,
Do.
do.
do.
16 40 Feb. 17.
Do.
do.
do.
7 20
Sept. 13,1847, my draft on Am. Seamen's Friend Society in favor of Am.
1848.
Bible Society,
100 00 Jan. 22.
Nov. 3, 1847, Freight on Bibles per
Medora,
27 47
Nor. 3,1647, incidental expenses,
3 00 May 29.
Blank
25,1848,
book,
2 00
May
Balance carried to new account,
•184 82
400
od
oo
•684 M
une f.
To this sum paid over to Rev. S. C.
Damon for hisdraftin favor ofParent
Society on A. S. F. Society,
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400 00
Titus Munson and Harriet Fidelia
Coan's annual subscription,
S. L. Andrews, M. D.,and wife and
son George's annual subscription,
Members of Ret. D. B. Lyman's family, to constitute Fred. S.Lyman Life
Member,
Members of Rer. T. Coan's family,
to constitute T. M. C. It H. F. Coan
Life Members,
Members of I). B. Lyman's family,
to constitute David Brainerd Lyman,
Lite Member,
Members of Royal School, to constitute Miss Bernice Pauahi L. M.,
31. ltev.E. Bond, to constitute Mrs. Ellen
E. Bond Life Member,
Rer. M. Ives, to constitute Mrs. Mary
B. Ires Life Member,
Monies received by Rer. S. C. Damon during the two past years, viz.,
For Bibles and Testaments sold,
Persons to constitute 9 life mem-
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berships,
For collection on Lord's day, 28th inst,
Annual subscription of Messrs. J. S.
Emerson, W. P. Alexander, E. Johnson, D. Dole, E. O. Hall, L. Smith,
E. Bond, A. Bishop and L. Lyons.
A debt due on mission books to this
society,
Annual subscription of John Gulick,
•2, Orramel Gulick, »2, J. P. Cooke,
•1 36, M. E. Cooke, tl, J. M. Cooke,
•l, C. F. Gulick, 1 12, J. T. Cower,
•1, R Armstrong and wife, »2,
E. & O. E.
May 31,1848.
Honolulu, Mi
Dear Sir:—Will you be so kind as to
the foregoing list of subscribers to
the Seaman's Chapel at Hilo, and oblige all
2 00
whom it may concern ?
3 28
The Chapel has been in a state to be occupied for some time past, but it it not yet
completed according to the original plan.—
10 00 It has a Reading Room under the same roof.
This also is nearly completed. What remains to be done is to replace the thatched
20 00 roof with shingles or slate, to build a belfry,
to plaster the ceiling and to paint the wood
1* 00 work. The funds here reported are abeut
11 00 expended; but we have no doubt that our
generous seafaring friends will supply enough
10 00 to complete the
building. The house was
10 00 once occupied by the mission as a dwelling
and a school house. It is of stone, about
308 09 fifty feet long and twenty wide, one third of
its length being separated from the Chapel
90 00
for a Reading Room, by a sliding parpart,
74 00
tition.
We shall soon be desirous of obtaining a
small
select library, and some periodicals,
9 00
suited to the tastes and the wants of seamen.
6 00 These, we trust, will come from some quar-
Cr.
By Mrs. M. P. Whitney, to constitute herself publish
a life member,
10 00
May 31. By balance from old account,
•
ter.
Most truly yours,
TITUS COAN.
Riv. S. C. Damon.
II 48
•684 82
400 00
United States.
AMOS S. COOKE, Treasurer.
,
Ship Cvane.
New York.—The election in this state,
Subscriptions to the Seamen's Chapel and Capt ParkerEdwabd.(10 000 Ca„ UDuSPont
2000 the last week,
t
was, in its result, one of the3
00
Spooner
C
6 00
Reading Room, Hilo, Hawaii, 1846.
E £ Maxwell
C Perry
6 00 most remarkable that has ever occurred in
RM Price
Capt Gardner, Milo, 1 piece print,
this country. At the election immediately
BFHowland
Andrews, Chas Coral, I piece cotton,
R SR
2 00
the Democratic party had a
Seman
hi
oil,
Officers,
1
Seamen and Marines 60 00 preceding this,
}1 00
™
C H Pierce
Capt Perry, Eagle, I piece cotton,
majority of about 12,000; now the Whigs
100
DEIdrige
1 bbl oil,
Officers,
Total
94
sweep the state by a majority of some 30,000,
Antane
100
Crew,
1piece cotton,
a change of more than 40,000 votes.
making
F Moses
1 00 Residents
Capt Barton, Boy,
of Hilo.
1 00
1st and ad Officers, cash,
46 00 C Wilber
If the election had been contested on strict
Parker
00
Pitman
W
W
1
B
120
00
Friend,
Minerva,
cotton,
2 ps
A
D Pence
1 00 C Hoyer
10 00 party grounds the result would have been
Capt Woirerton, Pioneer, 1 piece cotton,
■' Cash, Milton,
C De George
50 H Wessel
■'
8 26 doubtful. But an element superior to mere
1 00 J Staker
F W Kenton
1 00 party considerations was introduced into the
Hathaway, Albion,
J
Bird
J
Ely
00
1
Iris,
1 60
Spoonsr,
•'
canvass, and has decided the fate ofthe elecOfficers and crew,
Total
826 50
Total
834 76 tion ; this element was the principle of no exWhippy, Persia,
Capt
,f Howe, Huntsvillc,
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Capt Ewer, Emily Morgan, cotton cloth
110 00 tension
slave territory. The Whigs at
Cleveland, Luminary,
BOO
A Friend, Mary Frazier
■
'•' Howland, Marcia,
Capt Swift, Leonidar
6 00 their nominating convention, unanimously
Payne, Wiscasselt,
600 adopted the principle ofthe Wilmot Proviso,
A Friend, Armata, cash
Swift, George,
•'
Capt Merry, Champion
< 00 the Democratic convention refused to make
Gram, Walter Scott,
Capt Sayer, Edward Cary, cotton cloth,
800
Durnell, Liverpool.
Potter, Mechanic
6 00 the Proviso a part of their political creed;
Dartmouth,
cash
6
00
Upham,
Monroe, Portsmouth
6 00 whereupon a strong and influential portion
6 00
Baily, Cilixen
Sawiell, Ann Alexander
10 00 of the
party declined to support the regular
This subscnption was collected and the cloth and oil J S Deblois
5 00
sold at auction by B. Pitman Esq., the net proceeds of O B Higgens
200 party nominations, and left a clear field for
which were
»91 17
6 00 the Whigs.
Capt Gray, Jefferson
Bowles North America
500
The Empire State has emphatically deArmata
Lyell,
200
1107 17
Total,
Ontario
6 00 clared her determination that no more slave
Globe
00
f
Solomon Saltcb.
CoKDOB.
too territory shall be annexed to the American
Champion
500 Union. We think the result of this election
3apt Tabu
•6 00 Capt Fales
tlO 00 Timor
( 00 has
I R Allen
2 00 G T Champlin
settled the question that the whole North
1 00 Adalin*
U Wells
1 00 G Blanehard
1 00
will,
hereafter, irrespective of party ties, be
•10*
S
Smith
00
Robbins
00
1
1 R
1
united upon the question of Extension of
60 J Dow
25
2 Simeom
75 C Nickols
rjSylvia
26
Slave Territory. Everything is now tend60 J Bennet
L Gardora
26
50 M Crank
European Penny Postage.—The Englishing to the consummation of an event which
U Scott
26
26 J Rivenider
has long been anticipated—the division of
H Manners
25
3 Trafton
60 H Baylei
26 lish Postmaster General has recently address- |the country into two great
political parties
Dickinson
60
26
WH
N Gardner
50 J Tragg
26 ed a circular to the Post-office authorities of upon the vital and antagonist principles of
r Bernardo
26 JLial
I Dickson
26 all the countries of Europe, urging them to Freedom and Slavery. God grant that tbe
26 Pereira
I M Bridge
25 co-operate with England in introducing a<expected hour
may speedily arrive! Then
F Manuel
26 M Joseph
86
60 C James
25 system of universal penny postage in Eu-lwill the bloody demon ofWar skulk from the
1 Boomen
W Abbotts
50 C Simmons
26 rope. It is thought that the German Con- crimsoned fields of Mexico, and the
foal
26 C Chapman
26
r Streaes
of Slavery, stricken to the earth by
will be the first to adopt the plan 01 spirit
■
SO G Shaw
25 federacy
26 Muslin
26 cheap postage, and when this is done other the blows of indignant freemen, gasp out a
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larboardboat. At 9 p.m. the foretop-gnlulnt mail fell, breakMemoranda.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
prise-ship Admittance has been purchasedby Mr. Hew- incoffthe main royal Blast which hung by the rigging. In
The fallowing information respecting thet The
11l of Masailan whoIntended despatching her to Liverpool to an nour more we cut away the fore and maintopmast back
;oa»t of Lower California, derived from Purser
ataya when the maintopmait CHI, earning away the head of
obtain a cargo of merchandise.
Christian of the U. S. ship Cyane, is communi- The schr Santa Crux sailed for some port op tbe Gulf, and the mainmast. In another hour the loretopmast went jum
was
sated by James J. J aires, Esq., formerly editor aot for ihis port aa reported In our laat paper. Capt. Young, above thecap, and soon after the spanker got adrift andaway.
formerly of the Com. Stockton, took passage in her to Join soon blown loshrrds, the gaff and boom being carried
of the Polynesian.
the schoonerSwallow. The Swallow would return to Mazat- Soon followed the Jib and flying Jlbbooms. leaving the vessel
On most of the charts the coast ofLower Cal- lan and thence for the East Indies,
uearly a complete wreck.
iforniaia placed SO miles too far to the west,i The English barks Mariaand Naia were loading at Masailan April 14, at 1 am got clear of the wreck of spars and found
to contemplate our situation, which was gloomy enough
while on others it is in the opposite error. TheI for Liverpool. Also a French bark to sail for France.Diego for leisure
to appal the stoutest heart. The wind and sea were on the
ship Barnstable, Hall, was to sail from San
The
outline of the coast is imperfectly given, partic- Boston about the lat of June. The bark Tasao had gone up increaae ; the barometer fell faat, indicating no change for lira
belter. Before daylight the starboard boat wtie carried off
ularly in the neighborhood of Marguirite Bay. thecoast.
when. At 5 pm. the hurricane
The north point makes out to the distance of The Americanwhale ship Triton, reporled some time since the cranea, no one knowing
waa at Its height, the barometer fell to 27 70. Day broke, but
procured
proceeded
Tallin
had
hands
aud
direct
thenorthto
a
t
about 80 miles, being as near as could be asceronly to reveal to us the miseries of our situation. If possible
west.
tained in 44 deg. 40 mm. north lat. To the east
the wind blew harder, tho clouds looked blacker, and tho
M.'s
Tahiti
about
the
Ist
of
ship Calypso arrived at
H. B.
and northeast the coast forms an open bay, off April and aoon alter sailed for tbe leeward islands to salute rain fell faster thau on the pievinua evening. The weather
continued much the same through the day, the only indication
which lie two islands not laid down on the charts 1Ihe flag. From the leeward islands she was to proceed to the being a slight
rise of the barometer, about 0.30.
with a low aandy beach, outside of which theI Feejee Islands touching nt Ihe Navigators.
At daylihght on tho 15th,the wind and sea somewhat abareported ashore at Waikikl in our last was got off
ted, all hands were hard at work clearing away the wreck of
breakers make for more than a league. Inside The Ariel
June3*l, slightly damaged.
spars,rigging and boata. About 9 am. we succeeded in setBay,
with
connecting
Marguirite
is adeeplagoon
1 The Wllhelmlnc, Roasum, sailed from Masailan April 4 for ting the fore spencer and a substitute for the main. At IS
and having two mouths about 20 miles apart, to- Guayaquil—J. B. Mar|.lllero passenger, having sold the schr. wore ship, set our couraes and stood away to the N. E. At
wards which the tide sets with great force. A Swallow for $6,000 cash.
sunset weather quite moderate, and the sea falling fan. Wa
The brig Eagle, Lovet, sailed from Mazatlan April 9th for made-Savage Island 10 miles distant.
vesselbound down the coast, unaware of the Guayaquil.
The hurricane commenced with wind E or E. N. E. and
true position of this point, ia liable to be set by Tlie bark Whiton Bailed from Mazatlan for New York April veered round to thenorthward and westward, dying away to
the flood tide into one or the other of these 27th, ('apt. Selfridgeand Mr. Talbot passengers.
W. N. W. or W.
mouths, as the land is too low to be seen far.— H. B. M.'a ship Juno, Capl. Blake, Bailed from Mazatlan for On Friday night it wis thought by nearly every one on
Guy mas April 20lh.
that It was quite doublfni whether any of us would see
The Hope, Capt. Heath, was wrecked at the The Caynga and Slarbuck were Idally expected at Mazatlan board,
the light of another day, but alter easing the ship of her top
easternmost entrance, and the Com. Stockton, > from Valparaiso.
hamper, her great strengih and excellent qualities as a seaThe schoonerSanta Cruz sailed from Mazatlan for this port boat with the blessing of Almighty God, saved ua from a waYoung, at the westernmost. —[Polynesian.
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tery giave. Had thevessel been old, or rotten, it would have
The Brutus, Adams, hence, arrived at New York March been; impossible for th»J vessel to have rode out the etorm.—
LATEST DATES.
10th.
ICow.
May 8
Mar. 17 Oregon City,
The ahip Czar cleared from Boston for this port via Tahiti O" The Junius has been undergoing thoroughrepairs in this
Mar.
16
June
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California,
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port, and will be ready for aea In two or three weeks.
May 5 March Ist, with an aasorted cargo valued at 960,000.
Mar. IS Matatlan,
June 1 The U. S. ahip Ohio had not arrived at Mazatlan March 4. inr We are requested by Capt. Thomas Spencer of the TriApril I Tahiti,
May 11
May 1 Peru
The Congress and most Ihe American squadron were off Maz- ton, to state that he is still remaining in Honolulu, anxiously
atlan. The Lexington was at San Bias. The Dale at Guy- hoping thai Mr. Wells, now commanding ihe Triton, will
mas. The Congress was,to leave for this port as soon as the bring the vessel to this port the coming autumn Capt. 8.
PASSENGERS.
Ohio arrived.
has learned that the Triton left Tahiti fully fitted for a cruie*
Ia the Honolulu for Ban Francisco—A. Ten Eyck, U. 8.
on the N. W. coan. We are also desired by Capt. S. to reB.
May
says
Wsecked.—The
CaliforniaStar
of
27th
the
H.
Waldo
and
CommJastoiu, Messrs. H. Christie, C. Waters, O.
J.M. Stone.
(Eng.) bark Vancouver, Mott, hence, was wrecked at tbe quest all masters of ships cruising on the N. W. who may
Co.'s
Per Ariel (Vein Tahiti—Mr. Salmon.
and cargo learn his situation to forward this Intelligence so far aa It may
In the Starling (Yom Maiatlan—Mr. T. Miller. P. Williams. mouth or the Columbia Biver on Bth of May, veasel
-v •;
a total loea. The veasel, we understand, was Insured in Lon- be In ihelr power.
Par Louise from San Francisco, L. C. Gray, supercargo.
Per Eagle from Guayaquil, E. Cunningham, supercargo.
don. Tlie Vancouver had on board a valuable cargo at Ihe
Per Mary from San Franciaco, J. Babcnck.
A CARD.
Par Mary from Boston, Capt. BenJ. F. Snow, lady and 2I time, although it issupposed she bad previously landed a porgratefully acknowledge,
children.
tion of her original English cargo at Fort Victoria. There The Seamen's Chaplain wouldpackage of books, tract*
behalf
of
a valuable
seamen,
in
Per Paramatta from Liverpool via Valparaiso—Capt. Henry
&c, received per the Vancouver,' from the'Church MisJ Hoot, Messrs J Tuarte, H Maubse, V Alfonso and J Wood, was no 1nanrance on thecargo.
Mr and Mrs Donnelly and two children, Mr and Mrs Donovan The store ship Maiildn arrived at Monterey on the 17lh of sionary Society,' in London. He is most happy to learn
May to discharge and sail for China touching at thisport.
and four children, and Mrs Bloomfleal, Captain's lady.
that this donation was obtained through the kind repreThe brig J. R. 8. (formerly Ontario) arrived at San Fran- sentation and solicitation of Admiral Thomas.
June 26,1848.
cisco May 3d, 46 days from Valparaiso, with an assorted cargo Honolulu,
ofmdse.
A CARD.
Thebark Olga arrived at San Francisco, April 29th, 129 days The subscriber would acknowledge the reception of
Kau,
PORT OF HONOLULU.
from Boston and sailed the 28th for the leeward ports.
S3O, to aid in completing the church at Waiohinu,
Lyman,
The bark Natalia arrived at San Francisco April 17th from Hawaii, from theRev Mark Ives, and Rev. D. B.
v(each S15,00)
Mazatlan,andBailed May 12th for Santa Cruz.
Arrives!.
J. D. PARIS, Pastor.
June 2—schooner Ariel, Jeffrey, from Tahiti—md.c lor J. The brig Henry arrived al San Francisco from Oregon April Honolulu, May 7,1848.
J. Csrsmavs.
12ih, and sailed for Mazatlan on the 21st with government
American whaleshlp Warren, Evans, New Bedford, return- stores.
Bibles ! Bibles! I
ed lo land first officer on account ofillness.
of
June S—Hawaiian schooner Starling, Wlnkley, from MaiThe brig Sabine arrived at San Francisco March 16, 168 At the study of the seamen's Chaplain a supply
Testaments
is constantly on hand and for
atlan via San Blaa.
daya from Boston, and sailed for the leeward porta the 22d of Bibles and
Jane 6—American whale ship Junius, New Bedford—dam- April.
sale. At present the assortment comprises those in the
aged In gale—undergoingrepairs.
English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese,
June 8— American schr Lula Perry, Eaatham, from Washfrom
OrAnita
SanFrancisco
The U. 8. transport
arrived al
Dutch and Welsh languages.
ington Islands.
Borne elegantly bound Family
Or By l*te arrival,
June 9—Hawaiian aehr 8. 8., Molteno, 41 days from Guate- egon April 27th.
March
Bibles
have been received from the depository of thai
San
Francisco
The brig Flecha, hence, arrived at
mala.
SI to»7
June 10— H.B. M.'s ship Constance, Captain G. W. C. Slat, and sailed for Monterey May lsth. She was reported to American Bible Society, New York. Prices from
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Courtenay, 41 days from Valparaiso, 29 daya from Callao.
June.
NOTICE
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IS—Russian American Co.'a bark Prince Menshikoff, I.ln- sail for this port about the lat of
arriving
Persons
at
the
Sandwich
Islands
lethaving
denbsrg. Si daya from Sitka, In ballast.
Am Accoukt or a Hiaaictax ExraallKcsp by the ters for John H. Davis, of ship Samuel Robertson,"
June 17—American merchant bark Mary, Knox, 180 days
Ba.ao.ua Junius, in Apbil, 1848, orr Siv.os Island, W. would confer a great favor by leaving them with the Rev.
from Bostsn, with mdae to S. H. Williams ft Co.
17—HawaiianachrLouise, Measles, 17days from Baa Fran- L. 16», S. L. 18.—For several days we experienced strong S. C. Damon, Honolulu.
ciaco, to Everett ft Co.
and E. being compelled to lie too under a
IS—Fr frigate Ponmnlvante, 60 guns, Rear Admiral Trom- galea from S. E.
doss reefed maintopsail foretopmast staysail and mainspenelia, 18 daya from Tahiti.
IS—Hawaiian achr Mary, Bekhsm,
days from San Fran- cer, with the waist boat on deck and larboard turned up in
cisco.
A Monthly Jonrnal devoted to Temperance,
I*—American brig Eagle, Lovett, from Guayaquil—mdse to thechains.
Seamen, Marine and General Intelligeace.
lhat
t
o'clock
tn
tha
wind
so
at
Increased,
S. H. Williams ft Co.
April 18, ihe
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to—French brigantine Counterdc Valparaiso, Hall, IS days morning at the 16th, we took In maintopsail. At daylight
C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN.
SAMUEL
from Christina* Island—whalebone to J. J. Caranave.
pm.
aad
S
a
same,
at
the
al Boon
IS—British bark Parmatta, Bloomßeld, 48 daya from Valpa- wind continued to increase,
Between
5
and
slightly.
boat
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sea struck aad siove larboard
raiso—mdae to Starkey, Janioaft Co. sad others.
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pieces. Al this Una It was blowing s perfect hurricane, with Two copies per annum,
Jans B—American brig Eveline, Goodwin, for Oregon.
5,00
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Jane 10—American schooner Honolulu, Newell, for San a heavy sea—the leerail being under water, so that the weigh! Ten copies per annum, .-.*-••
SOS
vessel
prevented
FtwJsSsSM.
the
of water end force of the wind nearly
Single copies and bound volumes for 1,2,3,4
to—Rnaataa hark Prince Menshikoff*, Llndenberg, aw Sitka.
from righting. At 7 Aw. cut away fore and maintop-gallant ands years mar be obtained at the Study of tht Chap20—American brig Eagle,Lovett, lor Manila.
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lain.
tt—American brig Lean Perry, Essthsm, for San Francisco. back stays. About the same time the sea carried away the|
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FTHE RIEND.
Vol. 6.]
HONOLULU, AUGUST 1, 1848.
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mo. s
death. The pall of superstition settled over lies. Thenceforth cities were built, and the
ADDRESS,
Delivered before the Hawaiian Bible Society, humane hopes; the chains of despair fetter- arts cultivated, but civilization could neither
' at the Seamen's Chapel, Honolulu, May ing all exertions to be free. Dreadful pic- inculcate nor retain the knowledge of God.
'28th, 1848, by Rev. T. D. Hunt. Pub- ture; but such is heathenism, such would be Their altars were dedicated to idols, and
their arts to graven images, lasciviousncss
the world trithout the Bible.
lished by request of the Society.
These are how all heathen nations; rob and war. So with the children of Israel.—
a
"world
wickedContemplate
lying in
Christian nations of the word of God, and to Plagues, clouds, fire, seas by which their
ness." Imagine the whole human family that
awful depth would they inevitably and enemies were consumed, by which they pasabandoned of God. Let violent hands desefell from Heaven—he sed, could not keep them in remembrance of
crate every christian altar, and level every rapidly sink. Lucifer
to
Hell.
Blot the sun from the the God who preserved them. Famine,
also
plunged
temple with the dust. Put out the light of firmament and the same
stroke would de- thirst, and peril, from which they were sucevery Christian family. Let prayer languish
cessively delivered, failed to remind them of
and die on the lips of every Christian sup- stroy the light and life of every dependent
the pulpits of the world—burn their great Benefactor. Not even Sinai,
orb.
Pile
up
plicant. Let the glad air reverberate no thereon every Bible—heap upon the same awful in the exhibitions of the Divine mamore with the song of God's people. Let
all religious literature, and the same jesty—they waiting at its base for the revelathe name and remembrance of the Almighty fire
would consume the accumula- tion of His will—could hold them back from
conflagration
perish forever. Sever the connection beof science, wisdom would die idolatry. And when Jordan had rolled back
tween man and his Maker. Seperate for- ted treasures
in every hall of legislation, and partiality its waters at their approach, and the walls of
ever earth and heaven. Confine thought
and
bribery, while they retained the sword, Jericho had fallen at the blast oftheir trumpwithin the sphere of things visible and fanci- would
remove the scales from every judg- ets', and kings and princes cast their crowns
and
shut
human
to
the
conception
ful,
up
seat. Hierarchy and despotism would and their possessions at the feet of their
ment
narrow limits of earthly and created objects.
to crush civil liberty, and banish toler- leader, and they had entered upon and posDeify the sun, or prostrate the world before Unite from
the world. Bigotry would forge sessed the land promised to their fathers,
ation
and
the
the moon
stars. People
air and the
humane thought, and coorce even then and there they forgot God. And
for
chains
sea with propositions or angry deities.—
until the great Babylonish captivity, neither
Haunt every cave and grove, every valley science into the propagation of falsehood.
her sails, and indus- promise nor slavery, victory nor defeat, nor
would
furl
Commerce
and mountain, with invisible spirits. Kindle
the carcases of theirfathers in the wilderthe funeral pile for the widows of every land. try and thrift either gradually desert the dock, yet
to ness, could keep them from the idols ol tha
loom,
the
and
the
or
live
only
counter
the
car
over
conDrag
every
ofJuggernaut
lust or prepare for war. The halt heathen around them.
tinent, send the world on pilgrimage, till the pamper
thus
made
in the world's progress would be But I will pursue this history no further.
high-road to every temple or sainted sepulby a retreat, the velocity of which I will only call your attention to the present
succeeded
be
with
the
the
chre choked
famishing,
dying
by every increase of'state of every nation without the Bible. I
and the dead. Let infants glut the monsters would be accelerated
will remind you of the Christian Church
of every river, and mothers smother and depravity and every moment of time. Like
mankind would crowd and her pristine simplicity and purity, her subhost,
a
rushing
bury their new born babes. Everywhere crush each other the chase of their sen- sequent worldliuess and ambition, her rapid
in
enslave the woman and brutalize the man.
to the
Destroy conjugal affection, poison all the sual and selfish pursuits, seeking for light descent through formality and error
established
would
but
out
each
other's
final
and
that
apostacy
idolatry
they
put
lights,
social relations, dry up the fountains of huin searching for the* path to happiness, the hierarchy of Rome. I will also remind
man sympathy. Let the dwellers in every and
you of the imperfection of all Christian worbut obliterate the old and only path.
start
the
of
the
human
sacriland
at
shriek
ship, and of the tendency to formality and
this
is
evident
from,
All
fice. Let suspicion and alarm lurk at every
worldliness, and sin in every Christian's
door, and lie in ambush on every highway. 1. The natural tendency of mankind to heart.
How evident then the tendency to
over
to
his
own
and
to
heathenism.
fears,
Deliver man
Without the light of Revelation
idolatry.
the prey of his own unbridled lusts, to be
The history of the human family has to guide the mind and the spirit of God to
degraded by the poverty, and made misera- abundantly proved, that the heart of man
and inevitable by the diseases that follow in the track left to itself, tends first to selfishness, then move the heart thither, directly
son and daughter ofAdam.
tends
bly
every
ofcrime. Let loose the fiends of war, till to disobedience, then to hatred, then to open
the pale horse conqueror has stamped, his rejection, and last to forgetfulness of.God. 2. This is evident further from the fact
iron hoof over the battle plains of earth.— Idolatry succeeds, which hands down the de- that human reason, unassisted by Divine RevRoll the chariot of the warrior over the necks luded devotee to the sensualities and cruelties elation has always failed to elevate and puriof a prostrate world, and bring upon all of heathenism. The immediate ancestors of fy mankind.
mankind the reign of terror and of blood.— Noah were contemporaries with Methusaleh There have always been " wisemen,"
In short, let the world rush back, down the who lived and talked with Adam; and yet, Philosophers of ancient times reasoned,
declivity up which the struggles of so many with all the evidence of God's existence and sought after knowledge, rose high above
ages have so toilsomely raised and advanced i God's hatred of sin which such living wit- their age in intelligence and morals, foundit. Let the dark waters that break in rage inesses and direct tradition could afford, the ed schools, advocated their theories, and eson every heathen shore, swell and roll over iwhole world, with the single exception of tablished rules of life. They died and their
every land, obliterating the record of every \Noah and his family, had sunk at the time theories with them. The minds and hearts
discovery, demolishing every monument of,of the flood, into dissipation and idolatry and of a few were elevated a little by their ingenius, sweeping away the writings of the ]hardly had those waters dried from the face, istructions—but the mass were not reached
learned and the good, and burying from iand while the" recollection of that overwhel- or raised. The deists and atheists and infisight the revealed Word of God.
ming judgment was yet fresh in the minds of dels
i of modern times have advanced upon
What a night of ignorance would rest the descendants of Noah, and not a moun- ithe boldness, though but little upon the wisupon the blighted world ! What a distance tain or a vale but bore marks of the wrath dom of the ancients. Their systems differ
contiguous nations; what an enemy of God, when their presumption reared a Ithe one from the other. They are the proI between
man to man. What despotism, what cruelty, tower of defiance to the power that soon duct of fallible and depraved minds. They
[what hopeJess slavery ! What universall scattered them in separate and jarring I ami*- are based in selfishness. They are eminently
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earthly and sensual. They either annihilate!' dividual. It reaches to the thoughts and |Bnd promoter ofcivilization. These are but
or degrade the immortality of man. It isji[intents of the heart. Such a morality has the " lesser lights." Its glory is that rt innot to be supposed that a man is better thanji in it the principle ofreform. It builds at the! troduces man to his Maker. It opens upon
his principles, nor yet that the influence ofjfoundation, and seeks to correct and perfect!jthe darkened mind the light of another world,
a system of morality will be better than thejithat which is the basis of all character. Let jbringing "life and immorality to light". It
finds man in the dust—it seeks to exalt him
system itself. If "its element be darkness, it this moral leaven pervade the world.
will never produce light. It it be selfishness; would the distinction between right and:jto an affinity with heaven, and even to a
it will never foster love. If it deny the im- wrong be clear and immutable. If virtue 'filial relationship with God. And ithas done
Compare New England with New Holmortality of the soul it will never fit man for would not be chosen for its own lovely sake,|
heaven. Such has been the experience of it would be at least practised because God land—Old England with Africa. Contrast
the world. Man fell; his progress towards had required it. The inquiry would then'|a Christian family with a savage horde.—
heathenism was rapid and fatal. But from' be not what is interest? what is profitable? And we are witnesses. Upon these shores
the depths he reached no efforts of his own''what is public sentiment? but, what is right? the bible has triumphed. The ancient alhave raised him. The united wisdom and,iwhat is duty? what is the will of God? such tars have crumbled to dust. The war whoop
learning and talent of the philosophers of[is Bible morality in principle. In practice, has died over these hills and along these
every age have failed to remove the scales it is love to God and love to man, purity of vales. Idolatry, satiated with victims, has
from his eyes, and the stain from his heart. |motive and integrity of action, hatred and ceased its cruelties. Whence are these
Their systems failed to reform and save their 'abandonment of sin, and the pursuit and temples? whence this progress in intelliauthors; will they reform or save others?' spread of holmess—In short, it is the only gence, laws, commerce, and religion?—
They have succeeded in no instance, and true religion, the religion of the heart and From the Bible. Why is it that any of us
while they have no higher authority than the life of faith and works. And thus it is have a hope full of immortality? Why is it
human reason, and no purer morality than that the Bible is the only true foundation of that to so many death has no sting, and the
is dictated by the unrenewed heart they true prosperity, individual, social, national, grave no victory? Why is it that from the
flames and couch of so many martyrs, and
and universal.
never will.
sufferers has broken from parched or pallid
Human reason has failed too, with all the This is further evident,
aid of civilization. A high state of civiliza- 4. From the benefits conferred upon the lips the song of joy and triumph? Because
tionoften exists without Christianity. There world by that great Book.
of the Bible. —And what is the light that is
was as high a state of civilization in DamasIt is supposed and maintained with great breaking over the mountains of Asia, and is
cus at in Jerusalem—in Athens as in Christ- force of argument, that the Scriptures have dawning along the shores of Africa, that is
ian Rome. Letters and commerce will given to the world its letters. It is the oldest penetrating the cell of the monk, the mosque
create civilization, though they fail to reach book of history, giving to the world a true of the mussehnan, and the synagogue of the
account of what the eye of God alone could Jew, that is lighting up the forecastle, and
and purify the heart.
Reason failed too, with all the experience i have seen. Certain it is that, as the product gladdening every Island, and every port?—
of the world to sustain it! It would seem asiof the Infinite mind, it has ever presented a It is the Bible. Its leaves are being scatterthough the flood would have swept idolatry, model to the world unequalled as a literary ed—they are healing the nations. Individand sensuality from the earth. But, no; the work, either for the simplicity of its narra- ual Christians are doing much—associations
flames of Sodom and Gomorrah must yet tive, the sublimity of its imagery, the variety are doing more to further this great object.
flare their dreadful light across the descend- ■ and dignity of its style, or the purity, com- The British and foreign Bible Society alone,
ing path. Still human reason failed to im- prehensiveness, and fitness ofits instructions. and during the past year, issued nearly one
press the lesson on the heart of man. The The Bible has given to the world the only million and a half—(1,500,000) copies of the
horrors attendant on the seige, and sacking perfect code of laws. The ten command- Scriptures; whole copies or portions of
of Jerusalem failed to open the hearts of the ments, so evidently divine, are the basis of which were printed in 140 different languaJews to the true Messiah. The darkness, all wise legislation. Legislators have de- ges!
the degradation, the poverty, the miseriesi rived from the Bible their best views of ciril The Hawaiian Bible Society is but a small
and the slavery ofthe past generation, of thei liberty. The government established by rill, but it should contribute its portion to
heathen, fail to warn, instruct, and improve Moses resembled most the republican, and swell this great river of life. As individuals
the present. There is no reforming element, when changed it was at the request of the take the bible, read, study, obey its precepts,
no redeeming principle in any human system. people. The divine founder of the Christ- build thereon your" hopes of heaven. As an
The chains and woes of the past and the ian religion entered and passed his life in association, give of your money to buy and
present, are the double inheritance of the the ranks of the common people. His gos- circulate it. Let not the poor within the
future. No natural revolution turns their pel was pre-eminently for the poor. The sphere of your operations lack this Bread of
midnight into noon. Light does not natural- civil government first established by Moses, Life. And, so may the blessing of them
ly succeed the moral darkness of heathen and the spiritual government first instituted who were ready to perish, but whom your
lands. It must be carried there. Not the by Christ, were the forms most promotive of efforts reached and saved, on land and sea,
light of human reason, or of science, or of'the good of the whole, and of the true liber- rest upon you.
art; but the light of Heaven reflecledfrom the ty of the individual. The bible has been
»acre.d page.
thus ever, and everywhere the advocate of
This is further evident,
civil freedom. The spirit of both Testa3.' From the known Morality of the Bible. ments, is invariably and decidedly at war
This is eminently that of the heart. It with every kind of oppression. It is thereaims at the fountain of emotion and action. fore tyrants hate the Bible. A universal A Ciood Example for Whalemen.
Its standard is the law of God. It requires knowledge of this book would wrest the The following extracts we copy from a late
virtuous conduct from right motives. In prin- sceptre from both the despot and the pope.
The Bible too, is the only source of true American paper. To us the facts herein
ciple H is inseparable from religion in practice. It is not selflove. It is not founded in religions liberty. No purely human system ;stated are peculiarly interesting, from the
the citil law. Nor does its character depend acknowledges, enforces the rights of Con- circumstance that, in former years, we beon Hhe judgment of man. Nor are its obli- science. Religious toleration is both the
gation founded in utility merely. God is spirit and the motto of the Christian faith. came intimately acquainted with the writer,
holy and therefore man should be holy.— The mitre and sword, the rock and the fag- when he commanded the same vessel in the
God is what he ought to be, and therefore got, have no place on the Christian's coat Pacific. We hope other masters may be inhe is what he is. Man should be like his of arms.
duced to follow his example. Could all masMaker, as he becomes rike Him he approxiBut the glory of the Bible is not that it
mates perfection. To he right in principle, gives mankind true conceptions of the digni- ters of whale ships be persuaded to adopt
and right in actions, and from right motives ty of their nature, that it elevates the intel- the practice of not whaling on the Sabbath,
is true bible morality. What shall deter- lectual character of man, that it builds up and at the same time, of taking a high stand
mine what is right but the will of God ?— and sustains the family and the social instiThat will is his law. It is invariable as its tutions, that it is the best guide to the in regard to morality, the influence would be
great author. It is the same everywhere, statesman and the best friend to tho people, most happy upon their seamen. The many
and in every age. It is binding on every in- the source of true science and the support examples for good that might be cited among
ThenJ
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59
whalemen, makes us desirous that all should allowed, taking it out and reading it, either this phantom ? Will you cheat their souls
be of the same mind. Read and ponder, and alone or to others, who would listen with with the insidious delusion, that they may
deep interest. I could mention more that again be moderate drinkers? Will you biud
ibllow!
I know you would rejoice to hear; —but I with wanton hands another stone to the will*
A VOICE FROM THE OCEAN.
will stop for the present. May God bless us iog neck of a Sisyphus, to drag him back
Messrs. Editors:—As your paper is ex- and lift up the light of his countenance upon into the fiery abyss, at each successive attensively circulated and read in our whaling ius, and still grant us his Spirit. I know we tempt to risn from its torments? Will you
ports, I send for publication the. following have your prayers, but I hope to have them torture a Tantalus with the cooling waters
letter. It comes from an intelligent and more especially for the success of God's of life, with which he may never slake his
faithful Christian captain, who is determined word on board this ship. Ido believe that burning lips? Shall that father who has alto serve God and obey his precepts on the nothing but his grace could accomplish so most strength enough to face the tempter;
sea as well as land. Especially he is deter- much as has come to pass among us. Nor shall that husband who has just recommined not to break the Sabbath by whaling does he fail to grant us temporal blessings. menced an existence of life and love; shall
on God's holy day. And in keeping this We have lately taken five
whales, while an- that son and brother who has just been repurpose, he has been far more prospered, other ship withi us has taken but one; they ceived from the lee-shore of intemperance—
even as to worldly success, than many who working seven days in the week and we but shall these be dashed back into tlien-ocigitake a different course; and what is infinite- six, that we may keep the holy Sabbath nal ruin by a glance at the.wine that sparkly more important, he has been blessed with 'Surely, in keeping his commandments there! les on your tables? When the shipwrecked
Blessed is the man is great reward.'
spiritual blessings.
mariner has clung to his frail plank through
that doeth this; that kecpeth the Sabbath I have written to our ship agents on the. all the wildness of the wintry waves, and
from polluting it.' 'Them that honor me, I evil of Sabbath whaling. They act a con- when he is in sight of the haven of rest, will
will honorf and they that despise me, shall spicuous part, and have a most important in- you hang out false beacon-lights to lure him
be lightly esteemed.' * * *
fluence; and they are, tljp ones to begin on to breakers, whence his mangled corse
Falkland Islands, June 29, 1d47. a good work among sailors, giving them shall be dashed on the shore? When, with
Rev. and Dear Sir:—Believing it will rest on the Sabbath for the worship of the a desperate effort, he has caught hold of the
not be uninteresting to you to hear from me, Most High God!—May God, in his ark of safety, will you strike off his hand,
now that I am away upon the ocean, and in Providence, give them the Sabbath, nnd and leave him to sink in the waves?
remote corners of the earth, I embrace the all spiritual blessings, till the abunpresent opportunity of saying a few words. dance of the sea shall be converted to Temperance.—Upon consulting general
Thus far the Lord has blessed me in all Him ! —[New England Puritan.
experience, we shall learn that both the
healthy and the sickly are to be found inthings. As yet, I enjoy perfect health,
differently among the abstemious, the temwhich is a blessing known and appreciated
perate and the intemperate. But we must
only by those who havo been for a time derecollect that men are so differently constiprived of it. The success of my voyage is
Advocates of tuted, and their constitutions so variously
also continued to mo, We are now eleven Wine Drinking:
Temperance.
strengthened or weakened by education and
months out; have sixteen hundred barrels of
circumstances, that some are far better able
EBLIYHUBRAIT,M
. .
out
the
last
whale
taoil, and are now trying
ken. We feel the effects of winter in this We need no evidence to prove, that our to resist the etl'ects of bad habits than others;
southern hemisphere. Though the land isi moderate wine drinking citizens are the most and that it yet remains to be ascertained
covered with snow, we were out in our boatsj formidable enemies that retain the field whether those who have apparently contina few nights since, all night, getting a whale; against the progress of temperance. We ued to suffer the least from their excesses,
we had taken to the ship. A cold work we>iknow that they are strong, very strong, that might not have enjoyed more perfect health,
they occupy the highest walks of life, and both of mind and body, and had their life
had of it, but a large whale pays for all.
We have now a Bethel flag, and every fill almost every station of honor, trust, and protracted many years, if they would have
, calling emolument. We know they number in their subjected their several appetites and inclinaSabbath it waves over the H
her crew together for the worship of Al- ranks the learned, the wise, and powerful, tions to the rules prescribed by temperance.
mighty God. AndO! how much have we We cannot employ towards them any other
been blest by Him! When we first left[ language than that ofrespectful entreaty and The Pure Juice.—A city chemist in New
home I had a quarrelsome and profane set expostulation; nor would we do it if we could. York, not long since analysed a bottle of
of sailors to deal with; and the more I la- No; we would say to our fashionable wine imported champagne, sold as pure, and found
bored for their good, the more they seemedI drinking citizens, " Come let us reason to- in it one quarter of an ounce of sugar of lead.
states that a lito grow worse, and worse, till at last I gave gether." To you, gentlemen, we must ad- A writer in the Observer
to
that on one ocwe
no
other
dealer
admitted
him
quor
dress
our
for
appeal;
recognize
despair;
to
them
but
in complete
(
up talking
1 believe that He who answers prayer has[[[opponents in the field. The unreformed ine- casion he purchased of a country merchant
done for me what I in vaia endeavoured to!briate, the rum manufacturer, the rum seller a lot of whiskey, and before the merchant
back a part ofit manuaccomplish. They are now, by his grace. and importer, are mere supernumcries in left the city, sold him kinds
of wines, at from
entirely changed. Once, if I approached your camp. They wear no arms, they are factured into various
their quarter of the ship, I was almost sure, under your protection, and subsist on your one to five dollars per gallon, taking caro to
to hear cursing and bitterness: now, it is example and support. Gentlemen, we are supply his orders for 'communion wine, at
not uncommon to hear songs of praise toiyour fellow-citizens. In many of the duties five dollars per gallon, to save appearance.
God from the same mouths, now, not uncom- and avocations of life we walk side by side; [Globe.
mon to see two or more sitting together and in many of the interests of our community
Blackwood's Magazine says that the
reading out of God's word! Some ot my and country we take sweet counsel together.
crew are good singers, which is a vast helpj We can testify to the integrity of your honor, number of paupers in Great Britain is four
to us at our meetings. On the Sabbath,,to the respectability of your standing, the millions, or a seventh part of the population
these meetings are held in the cabin. Onj jcordiality of your friendship, and the munifi- of the Empire. No wonder, when sixty .milSaturday evenings, I have oflate held mect-| cence ofyour philanthropy. And we appeal lions sterling are annually expended in strong
ings in the forecastle. But a few days since,: to those bright qualities of the heart, when (drink.
alter one of these meetings, ayoung man told we say, that there are thousands of unfortumo he felt sensibly his need of a change of!nate beings who are trying in vain to reform Happiness.—Our life it is true, has its
At the corners of the
heart and life, and wished me to pray for and jon your principle.
and dark hours, yet none are wholly
meet
his
streets
scores of poor inebri- bright
you
may
much
in
changed
is
direct him. He very
obscured,,for
when the sun of happiness is
temperate
conduct." It is truly wonderful what graccjjates who have tried to become but
the reflected moonlight of hope and
set,
has
it
can do for the sailor ! Another, a youth,.'men by following your example;
memory aro still around us.
and he an orphan, was an awfully profane! plunged them deeper in the mire. The sidewho
with
those
are
thronged
renounced
his
walks
arc
daily
boy, until some time since he
There's the Rub.—What a pleasant
oaths, and now comes regularly to our meet-,'trying to arise from habitual -intoxication to thing brandy and water would be, if there
of
the
intoxicating
cup.—
with
the
use
about
the
deck
moderate
ings. I have seen him
[AJm is it your example that is hanging outfwas no to-morrow morning in it !—[Punch.
his Testament in his bosom: and when duty,
'
The Temperance Friend.
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THE FRIEND, AUGUST, 1848.
THE FRIEND.
culated to excite indignation, and one which will Webster's American Dictionary or the
excite the popular sympathies.
English Language.—We can recollect the
The Philadelphia Inquirer of April 15th says
HONOLULU, AUGUST 1, 1848.
it wa» rumored that Mr. Marcy Secretary
period when it was quite fashionable among
ofi
War had been appointed Minister to Russia,
men to speak and write disparagingliterary
Summary of Foreign News.
and that Gen. Pierce of New Hampshire was to
succeed him.
of
Webster's
ly
Dictionary. That period
Intelligence has been received per the Cassius M. Clay has openly avowed himself has
forever passed away. His
probably
Rhone" from England to April 17th. On an enemy to Henry Clay. The New York American
& Enquirer of the 14thof Aprilcontains
Dictionary has just appeared in
the continent of Europe the spirit of revolu- Courier
a letter from Cassius M. ClHy addressed to Hen- the
States, under the sanction of a
United
tion continues as rife as at the date of pre- ry Clay, in which he assigns causes for his enof
as able literary, classical and
company
1845.
early
as
as
This
letter had created
vious intelligence. The unsettled state of mity
(rreat excitement and the Whig press denounce scientific men as can be gathered in the
public affairs has had an unfavorable influ- Cassius M. Clay as a madman, from tho fact of western
world. It is printed and bound in
accusing Henry Clay of a scheme of assasence upon the commercial affairs of England. bis
sination.
a style that will favorably compare with the
The; political prospects of France are por- Hon. Horace Mann has been elected to fill tho book-making of any land.
A single copy of
tentous. As would be expected, the Paris- vacancy in Congress occasioned by the death of the
has touched at our shores, and we
John Quincy Adams. He took bis seat in Conwork
ian movement does not altogether suit other gress April 13th.
have caught a glance at the noble monument
A duel occurred at Mier between Lieuts. Madportions of the new Republic. At present docks
of research, industry, perseverance and
and
McPherson
which
in
resulted
the
affairs are altogether too unsettled in France death of the latter.
scholarship. It is the ripe fruit of twenty
to conjecture, even, what will be the result. Mr. James Erwin, grandson of Henry Clay
suicide.nt the St. Charles Hotel In consecutive years of the author's life. It
The end is not yet." In Spain, Sweden, committed
New Orleans April 3d.
may in truth, be said, this Dictionary is the
Denmark, Holland, and some other EuCol. John Rowan U. S. Charge to Naples, result of a scholar's life, who reached more
from New York early in April.
ropean governments, unsuccessful revolu- sailed
It is said that Charles Sumner of Boston is than four score years. The present edition
had
Austria
been made. In
tionary attempts
co-operating with Lamartine and his associates is issued under the supervision of Professor
a republic has been proclaimed. All of the in preparing a constitution for France.
Goodrich, of Vale College, assisted by sevItalian States seem to be heaving and rocking
Never call Seamen out of their eral of his fellow professors, and other able
by the volcanic fires of revolution. The Names.—We recently met with the captain men.
Professor Goodrich has furnished a
Pope's movements are the most mysterious of a ship, who enjoys the reputation of being memoir of the author that is certainly one
of all. His predecessors checked all pro- one ofthe best of shipmasters. His ship of the most chaste and well-executed prois
gress, while he takes the lead. The report always in good order. His men are obe- ductions of the kind, we ever read.
Mr.
of the death of the Emperor of Russia is not dient and cheerful to work. They know Webster was associated in his younger
confirmed. It is impossible to gather from what to expect if everything is not done years with Washington, Jay, Marshall,
the public prints the result ofthe revolution- ship-shape—it must be done over. This Hamilton, and others ofthat noble constellaary movements in Prussia. The present is a same master remarked, in our hearing, I tion of American Statesmen, who founded a
time when the predictions of worldly-wise never call, neither do I allow any of my Republic which has been styled a model Repoliticians and sage diplomatists are no more officers to call the men out of their names." public. To crown all other excellences of
to be depended upon than the prattle of This is right. It is a practice which every Webster's character, he was known and acchildren. "Thus saith the Lord God, re- shipmaster ought to adopt and strictly follow. knowledged as a Christian gentleman. His
move the diadem, and take off the crown; A shipmaster or an officer has no moreright example may be safely held up for imitation
this shall not be the same; exalt him that is to apply degrading and insulting epithets to to the youth of America, and the world.
low, and abase him that is high. I will the crew, than the headman of a mechanical In conclusion," remarks Professor Goodoverturn, overturn, overturn it; and it shall or manufacturing establishment has a right to rich, it may be said that the name of Noah
be ne more, until He come, whose right it address his journeymen by using profane, in- Webster, from the wide circle of some of
his works, is known familiarly to a greater
is."—Ez. 21; 26,27.
decent and disgusting language. Very soon
United States.—We copy the following would journeymen printers, carpenters, ma- number of the inhabitants of the United
of
other
�m the Polynesian of July 22:—
chinists, hatters, and other mechanics, give States, than the name, probably, any
individual
the
father
or
his
except
Our dates from the United States are to the their foremen and employers to understand,
th of April. Politics was the engrossing suhcountry."
Each prominent statesman and general under such circumstances, that they must
Large editions of Webster's Dictionary
las his supporters. The choice of the Whig find other workmen. We are confident the
been published in England, and we
party lies between Gen. Taylor and Henry Clay,
have
unless the course pursued by the administration practice ofcalling seamen out of their names, shall be surprised if the present edition does
towards' Gen. Scott excites a feeling of sympa- on ship-board, is one of the most fruitful
thy, in which case his chance of election it nom- sources of disorderly and mutinous conduct. not meet with even a more rapid sale. "The
inated would be good. The democratic party
demand," it is said, "is increasing on both
are undecided repecting their candidate. It is What sailor, if he possesses a spark of Eng•aid President Polk is desirous of nomination lish or American feeling, wishes to be called sides of the Atlantic; and the author might
araia. If Geo. Taylor is nominated by the
well be gratified to learn that a gentleman
Whig Convention he will undoubtedly be elect- a dog, or something worse? Aside from the
the
is
a
there
split,
ed', but ifthere
will lie no choice sinfulness of the practice, we maintain that who asked, some years since, at one of
the
people, when Mr. Clay's chances are
by
principal book-selling establishments ofLonit is equally improper to use profane langood.
for the best English Dictionary on their
don,
It was the general opinion that the treaty of guage in addressing seamen. Two things
peace would be ratified by the Mexican governshelves,
had this work handed to bim, witb
ment. Hon, Ambrose H. Sevier had been ap- are true—l. No master or officer possessing
remark,
That, Sir, is the only real Dicthe
pointed Minister to Mexico.
true self respect and becoming dignity, will
The universal sentiment in the United States is allow himself to address to those under his tionary which we have of our language,
that Gen. Scott has been treated with the gross- command profane, wicked, vulgar and inthough it was prepared by an American.'
est injustice by the administration. The fact
Ne sailor, possessing
that he had requested a Court Martial to try sulting language. 2.
certain offenders, and that, instead of comply- the least feeling of self respect and manHope is a flatterer, but the most uping, the President ordered the Hero of Cburu- liness, can, with indifference, hear such
busco before s Court ofInquiry, is one well col- language addressed to him.
right of all parasites.
"
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.
"
"
"
"
I
lect.
'
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�Tim mmim, Aimugil, \m.
61
" Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou will be conveyed on board the 'Ariane' cor- 'Yes,' was the gruff answer, which did
shall find it after many days." Ecc. xi. 1. vette, which vessel sails, I believe, in three not interrupt the promenade.
'Well, Cap'n, I'm the Custom House offiIncidents illustrating this sentiment of the days. We expect from 7France, a Reprecer.'
Preacher aro frequently occurring. The sentative of the people. W hat his operations
none can conjecture. Some 'Oh, you are, are you ?'
will amount
following we copy from a private letter of think that theto,islands will be evacuated—l 'Yes,' said Zekiel, 'and I want your manan American correspondent, who is now set- do not—others that Papiete will be more ifest.*
tled oVer a Presbyterian church in the State strongly fortified—this may be. Business is 'Go to thunder !'
And with that the captain resumed his
'sublimely insignificant.'
of New Jersey.
S. When I mentioned about the re- march, Zekiel following hard upon his heels,
"P.
" To me, your papers have an interest, moval of tonnage dues on vessels bearing and looking over his shoulder in amazement.
not only because they are edited by yourself the French
flag, you will please bear in Here was a decided 'fix.' Such a case
in those remote islands, but on account of mind that tonnage dues, Slc, were required was hardly in the books, and poor Zekiel
some articles contained in them. 1 refer, in only on 'small craft'
trading among the isl- was nearly at his wit's end.
part, to the history of Pitcairu's Island. In ands. There are no port charges nor duties 'Look here, Cap'n,' said he at last, 'what,
the early part of my labors in this place, we required from any nation."
are you goin' to dv about it ? Ef you don't
ordained a man to the office of elder who
want to have no trouble out of it, I jest ada
nahad formerly been a sailor. Though
The Electric Telegraph.—Some one vise you as a friend, to gin me that are mantive of our state, Massachusetts, he had has
kindly sent us a copy of the New York ifest' about as quick' as you kin, and I won't
probably gone to sea without a bible. He re- Herald, which contains a
map showing the say no more about it; I won't mention it to a
at
the
ceived one from one ofthe missionaries
livin soul. But ef you don't
Sandwich Islands, which he yet has, after a distance now traversed by the magnetic 'Well, sir, what then ?' roared ' the caplapse of more than twenty years. He was also wires, such routes as are now in process of tain in a voice of thunder.
at Pitcairn's Island, and there, to say all in a completion, and such as are proposed. The 'Why then,' said Zekiel, stepping back
word, received religious impressions which United States, it appears, will soon be inter- to the bulwarks, 'I shall jest have to report
were never effaced.
He had given me a
you to the Collector.'
history of the island as far as he could, and sected by the wires running in every direcHe was over the schooner's side in one
it was interesting, both to him and myself, to tion. Very soon, Boston and' New Orleans minute, and the next was pulling for the
know more of it. It was also an interesting will be in communication.
3,240 miles of shore, with might and main. The moment
fact in the missionary enterprise, that a citi- wire are now in daily use.
As much more his keel touched, he leaped on shore like a
zen of the State of Massachusetts should go
maniac, and 'locomoteu' for the Custom
to your islands to receive a bible, when they will very soon, is perhaps already, finished. House.
were just coming into light, and to the still An aggregate of 10,000 miles will shortly 'Here, Mr. Collector,' he bawled out,
less known Pitcairn's Island to receive his be completed. This rapid communication is 'come right away along with me—you are
early, permanent, religious impressions."
working amazing changes. Not many years wanted. Here's the very deuce to pay.—
Reader, reflect upon these facts. The can elapse, ere the Atlantic and Pacific por- Here's an outlandish craft in our harbor,
and the
has been as saucy as a woodnames of the parties may be unknown to tions the country are thus joined.
To sawyer'scap'n
of
clerk
on half-pay, to me—and been
facts.
you, but there is no coloring of the
show how rapidly intelligence can be con- a callin' of me names—and won't gi' me his'
You may therein learn something in regard veyed, the Governor's message was tele- manifest.'
to the mysteries of Divine Providence. How graphed from Albany to New York in two The Collector started off, post haste. Arlittle could that man, once a sailor, now an hours and a half; yet the message contained rived at the wharf, Zekiel pointed out the
elder in a Presbyterian church, foresee the more than 5,000 words ! Shakspeare's fan- object of his alarm.
'Why, bless your soul, Mr. ——, said the;
results of his visits to islands in the Pacific ! cy put a girdle round the earth in forty Collector, 'that's the Revenue Cutter—it's
The faithful missionary may accomplish minutes," but magnetic electricity will out- sent here to watch you !'
Zekiel sloped—the story got afloat, and in
much good, aside from his labors among the strip poetic fancy !
the 'diggins' where it happened, there is not
people to whom he is sent. Our lives, readto this day, a more fertile source of fun and:
er, are mysteries. The only possible method Keeping a Sharp Look Out.—A friend merriment.
Zekiel did not remain long in
a
of explanation is that of fully recognizing of ours related the following anecdote of the service, and he is sure to turn all sorts
friend of his, which is entirely too good to be of colors now, when any one asks him how
the doctrine of a particular Providence. A lost.
Our friend's friend was a very worthy
mysterious chain unites the cradle to the and sensible man in his way; nor had he ev- it was about boarding the Revenue Cutter.
It is impossible for a man to trace er done anything to be the cause of wit in —[Weekly Symbdl.
grave.
all the individual links of that chain, and the others until he accepted a situation as InAmerican Newspapers in Russia.—The
manner in which they are joined together, spector ofthe Customs at a small port of entry in Connecticut. There was very little Emperor Nicholas does not venture to albut it is the part of true wisdom to trust in business doing at this place, and a foreign low American newspapers and their liberal
God, who sees the end from the beginning. arrival was quite an affair of moment; so sentiments upon the subject of civil and reliZekiel (that was our' worthy's Christian gious freedom, to circulate among the more
Tahiti.—Late News.—By the arrival of name,)used to spend his days in fishing off a than fifty millions under his yoke. The adthe French Brig Perseverance, intelligence wharf, and looking out for strange sails in ministration of the Post Office in Russia has
One day a 'long, Tow, black just published the list of the foreign newspato a late date has been received from the So- the offing.
schooner'
ran into port, dropped her pers which will be allowed to enter Russia
looking
ciety Islands. We copy the following ex- anchor, furled her sails, squared her yards, next year. The total number is 306, of
tract from a letter dated Tahiti, July Bth.
and made all snug aloft and alow. Zekiel which 156 are German; 103 French; 44
The Frenchmen here are all as happy momentarily expected that her captain would English; and 2 Polish.
as possible since the late news from France; send her boat ashore with his 'manifest' for
all charges by the government have been the Custom House, as in duty bound; but Labaina Chaplaincy.—We are glad
remitted, such as licenses to traders, tonnage as hour after hour passed away without any learn that the Rev. Mr. Taylor has
entered!
dues on vessels bearing the French flag, such transaction, he began to be alarmed
of
the
duties
his
station
upon
vesunder
favor J
for
on
board
to
sift
the
placed
Determining
and suspicious.
guard
charges
From an matter to the bottom, he rolled up his fishing able prospects. The number of seamenl
sels having spirits on board.
official notice from Governor Lavaud, this line, jumped into a boat and pulled off for which has visited that port annually, for the!
will last till the 31st of the ensuing Decem- the schooner, which he boarded. A man last ten or fifteen years, has loudly called!
ber. A French sloop of war arrived, a few was pacing the deck, to and fro, with an abfor the services of a man entirely devoted tol
days since, from the Marquesas Islands, with stracted air.
their
moral and religious welfare.
They 'Cap'n Sir ?' said Zekiel.
a detachment of troops for France.
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lent example to his countrymen, by his regu- holy" is a command which rulers and ruled,
lar attendance upon Divine service on Sab- persons in public and private life, arc most
In contemplating Washington's character, bath mornings. Knowing his punctuality in solemnly bound to respect and obey.
we arc naturally led to inquire respecting this respect, many who were anxious to see| We cannot forbear quoting some of Mr.
his early training. It is a most happy cir- this great man, would repair to the gates of Wilberforce's remarks upon this subject.
We commend these remarks to the careful
cumstance that the world is in possession of Christ Church in Philadelphia, content to
a sight of his person as he alighted perusal of such of our readers as may have
obtain
■the most abundant materials upon this sub- from his coach, and walked into the sacred hitherto considered it of trifling account,
ject. There can be no question that his building.
where or how they spent the hours of the holy
On Sunday evenings, the President was Sabbath :—
mother's influence was most salutary in the
formation of that character which haa become in the habit of reading to Mrs. Washington] " O what a blessed day," he says, " is
in her chamber from sermons, or portions of.the Sabbath, which allows us a precious intho admiration of tho world. We earnestly ithc Sacred writings.
terval wherein to pause, to come out from
No visitors were admitted to the presi- the thickets of worldly concerns, and givo
commend the following remarks to the attention of our readers, and especially of those dential mansion on Sundays, with a single ourselves up to heavenly and spiritual objects.
who are indifferent to the moral and religious exception. Mr. Speaker Trumbull, private Observation and my own experience have
Secretary to the General in Chief in the war convinced me that there is a
blessing
training of the young. Washington's habits, of the Revolution, paid a visit to the Presi- on a right employment of special
these intervals.
in regard to the subject of prayer and the dent of an hour on Sunday evenings. So One of their prime objects, in my judgment
observance of the holy Sabbath, ought to punctual was this visitor, that German John, is, to strengthen our impressions of invisible
the porter, would lay down his
precisely things, and to induce a habit of living much
put those of his countrymen to the blush, at seven o'clock, and repairpipe
to the front under their influence." "O, what a blesswhose habits show that they live prayerless door, where he was sure to hear to a minute's ing is Sunday, interposed between the waves
lives, and spend the Sabbath as the Sabbath exactness, the Speaker's Bell, as it was call- of worldly business, like tho divine path of
ed in the family. At eight o'clock, the the Israelites through Jordan." " Blessed
ought never to be spent.
Speaker bade old John a cordial good night, be God, who hath appointed the Sabbath,
and interposed these seasons ofrecollection."
" Washington's religious impressions were and the door was closed till morning.
derived from the teachings and examples of
It was the wish ofall those attending on "It is a blessed thing to have the Sunday
his admirable mother. Wholly confided to tho last hours of Washington, that the con- devoted to God." "There is nothing in
her care and instruction, in tho eleventh solations of religion should have been ad- which I would recommend you to be more
year of his age, it was left to this Spartan ministered to him, but tho extreme severity strictly conscientious than in keeping the
mother to inculcate on the mind, and to fix of tho disease rendered it impossible. There Sabbath holy. By this I mean not only abdeeply in the heart of her illustrious off- was in truth, no interval of relief to his in- staining from all unbecoming sports, and
spring, those truths of virtue, wisdom, and tense sufferings, from the moment of the common business, but from consuming time
self control, that led to the glories of his first attack, till drath closed the scene.
in frivolous conversation, paying or receiving
after life.
Yet assuredly his triumphant death, visits, which, among relations, often leads to
"
"The mother, stern and unyielding in gave ample proof of the sincerity of his a sad waste of this precious day. I can truly
whatever she deemed just and right, exacted Christian life. When his most ancient com- declare that to me the Sabbath has been inthe most implicit obedience from all who panion in arms, and beloved friend of more valuable."
were subject to her control. Henco Wash- than half a century, standing by his side,
In writing to his friend, he says,
I am
ington, ere he was fitted to command, had Dr. James Craik, grasped his hand, and strongly impressed by the recollection "ofyour
first learned to obey.
burst into tears, Washington calmly observ- endeavor to prevail upon the lawyers to give
"The mother was remarkable in the per- ed: Weep not for me, I am not afraid to up
Sunday consultations, in which poor
formance of her religious duties. She was die,'' then with more than Roman firmness Romilly would not concur." What became
in the habit of retiring to a secluded spot in composing his limbs, and folding his hands of this same poor Romilly,* who would not
tho vicinity of her dwelling, and there, in upon his breast, the Father of his Country consent, even at the solicitation of his friend,
silence and solitude, apart from the world
give up Sunday consultations? He lost
; and its concerns, this venerable lady would expired, quietly as though an infant died." to
his reason, and terminated his own life.
with
her
God.
commune
Four years afterwards, Castlereagh came
"This pious yet unique habit, the mother A Sabbath-keeping Legislator.
to the same untimely end. When Wilberof Washington persevered in, till past the Arrangements were made in the winter o. force heard of it, he exclaimed, " Poor feleightieth year of her age, and indeed, until 1816 for the British Parliament to open on low! He was certainly deranged tho
had rendered her incapable of exMonday, January 10, but the great and good effect, probably, ofcontinued wear of mind.
rtion of any sort.
strong impression on my mind is, that it
'■
Wilbcrforcc
applied to head quarters, and The
When Colonel Washington returned
is the effect of the non-observance of the
om his career of fame on the Frontier, had succeeded in having it deferred until the
Sabbath; both as to abstracting from politics,
arricd and settled at Mount Vernon, he following Thursday. This was done to pre- and
from the constant recurring of the same
jcame an active and zealous vestryman of
and us-correcting the false views
reflections,
vent
to
being
members
of
Parliament
obliged
ohick Church, in Truro Parish, County of
worldly things, and bringing them down
airfux, and continued as such, till called travel on the holy Sabbath. Although Wil- of
to their true diminutivencss. Poor Castleupon to fulfil his high destinies in the service berforcc was burdened with labor and cares, reagh! He was the last man in the world
j of his country.
ho'woult! not allow himself to engage in who appeared to bo likely to be carried away
"During the long and memorable events yet
business on God's holy day. There into tho commission of such an act; so cool,
worldly
of the war of Independence, the Commander
so self-possessed." "Jt is curious to hear
in Chief was- often seen with his Bible in are many who ridicule the idea that the Sab- the
newspapers speaking of incessant applihand, and on several occasions was discov- bath should be strictly kept, they contemptu- cation
to business ; forgetting that by tho
ered engaged in prayer. The story of Friend
weekly admission of a day ofrest, which our
Potts and tho Valley Forge is strictly true. ously scout at the conscientious scruples of Maker has
enjoined, our faculties would bo
"The worthy Quaker, while walking in religious people upon this subject, and they
from
preserved
the effect of this constant
the vicinity of the Cantonment of tho Valley would level all those barriers which human strain."
Being reminded again, by the death
Forge, in the Spring of 1778, saw a capnrthe Divine law, has erect- of Castlereagh, of the case of Sir Samuel
isoncd charger tied to a tree, and hearing Inwvfounded upon
of this day. We Romilly, he said, " If he had suffered his
ed
for
the
due
observance
sounds of a human voice, approached, till he
to enjoy such occasional remission, it
discovered the Commander in Chief on his rejoice «to learn from the public prints that mind
is highly probable that the strings of life
knees, engaged in fervent prayer to the God the attention of the religious community in would never have snapped from over-tension.
of Providence, for success to the American
England, Scotland and the United States, is Alas! alas! Poor fellow!"
arms.
Samuel Romilly, solctor-gerneral of England du"During the whole period of the first now directed to this all-impoi'ant subject. ringSir
the administration of Fox, who terminated his life
presidency, Washington afforded an excel- "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it November 2, ISIS."
WaaM
hsnhingditos other.
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63
neatness depends upon the character and habits
Catholic Relics.—The arms, legs, finWe copy the following interesting re- ferencein
of each master and his officers. The general good health
Whalemon's Shipping of whalemen, which is proverbial, goes for to prove the gers and toes of the saints are greatly mulmarks from the
condition of the ships in this respect. That whale ships tiplied. There are eight arms of St. MatList," edited by Henry Lindsey.
ordinarily return from iheir long and perilous voyages thew, three of St. John, and almost any numShip*
with cargoes often of very great value, in a wonderfully
Tiiu.AMF.mcAN Whaling Buhinesb, Whale
neat
Ships—That
condition is here a matter of common observation, ber of St. Thomas-a-Becket. There are in
or
of
the
portion
Whale
and Masters
public who live remote from places engaged iv the Whn!- and the master who brings home his ship in a dirty and the church of the Lateran, the ark made by
have very erroneous ideas in relation to neglecled slate, finds himself below pur wheu a master Moses in the wilderness, the rod of Moses,
-1115 business, and
perhaps some with heller opportuni- is wanted.
liicse
matters,
Third, as to Masters of Whale Ships.—An idea is en- and the table on which the last supper was
ties to learn the truth, do not take the trouble.
tertained in some quarters, that the masters of whale instituted by the Saviour. The table is enFirst, as to the Whaling business. It is very common ships
are an ignorant, and boorish class of men, who by|
10 hear men speak with a kind of smirking, complacent
tire at Rome; but there are many pieces of
sneer of New Bedford, Nunlucket, and other similar pla- reason of hrute force can kill whales, and by reason of
On the altar of the Lafishing villages, and many men, wise in their that same brute force, and brutal passion abuse the men! it in other places.
as
ces,
crews. That idea is a false one. Con- teran are the heads ofPeter and Paul enown conceit, do this, who do not know the difference in composing their
is
facts;—
ship
by
prudent,
sider
these
a
whale
owned
sa-l
required
on
10 carry
enterprise, knowledge, nnd capital
lo 40 tire; but there are pieces of them in Bilboa,
the business of catching herring in a Vineyard brook, or gucious merchants, costs with outfits from 820,000
or 850,000; leaves home to visit the. remotest teas to be greatly honored by the monks. St. Peter's
torn-cod from the end of n wharf.
absent under the entire control of the master, from two
To enlighten such benighted souls, let us ask them to
and upwards, under the necessity of pro- Church is blessed with the cross of the penlook at the list of whale ships on this sheet, belonging to to four years
the va- itent thief; with the lantern of Judas; with
New Bedford alone, two hundred and fifty-four in num- curing in remote and perhap3 in savage places,ship;
the the dice used by the soldiers in casting lots
ber, let them multiply that number by 128,000, which is rious supplies which become necessary for the
be visited,
perhaps less than their average value as they soil, with voyage is to be conducted, as to the places lo the
master, for the Saviour's garments; with the axe,
outfits, upon their voyages, and they will get in this place the time of stay, &c, by ihe sole judgment of
alone an aggregate capital of 5G,350,000 embarked in that because the voyages are so long mid such changes occur, saw, and hammer of St. Joseph; and with
general instructions can be given by the owners! the tail ofBalaam's ass. Different churches
business. "Allow twenty-five men 10 a ship,and you have that only
of a man would owners of
an aggregate of seamen in this port alone of 6,350. Lei before sailing. What kind
sense be likely to select in whom to place so are enriched with.pieces of the wood of the
them make the same calculations upon the other ships of common
great
a
trust?
would
select
a man of sterling in- cross; and were the pieces all brought toThey
the United States on our list, and they will find a grand tegrity,
of nautical skill, of knowledge of that peculiar gether,
total of capital and seamen employed in this business
they would make a hundred crosses.
character and information lo conduct such a
which will show il to be one of the lurcest, and most im- business,
voyage, to negotiate lor supplies, and manage the import- In one church is some of the manna in the.
portant branches of business in which this country has ant
affairs of the ship at sea and on shore, and of such wilderness; in another some blossoms from'
yet etnhnrked.
One Edmund Burke, of whom those whom we now try manners, habits, and character as to qualify him rightly Aaron's rod, in another an arm ofSt.
Simon;
to enlighten may have heard spoke iv the British House lo govern ihe crew, upon whose physical efforts and
hearty good will depends the success of Ihe enterprise.— in another the picture of the Virgin painted
of Commons in 1775, as follows:—
are disgraceful exceptions, but from a very exten- by Luke—in another one of her combs;
"As to the wealth which the colonists have drawn There
in
sive knowledge of masters of whale ships at home, and
from the sea by their fisheries, you had all that matter
to see over two hundred masters and their another the combs of the apostles, but little |
fully opened at your bar. You surely thought these ac- •in opportunity
quisitions of value, for they seemed to excite your envy, ships during our recent visit to the Sandwich Islands, we used; in another a part of the body of St.
and yet the spirit by which that enterprisingemployment aver confidently, that our whaling captains are of the Lazarus; that smells; in another a part of
and our observation confirms
has been exercised ooghl rather, in my opinion to have character first described,
owners employ such men as common pru- the gospel of Mark, in his own handwriting;'
raised esteem and admiration. And pray sir, what in the the belief that
common
sense
The masters of whale in another a
dence
and
dictate.
parts
other
and
look
■world is equal to it ? Pass by the
finger of St. Ann, the Virgin's
the control or advice of their owners, are sister;
at the manner in which the New England people carry ships, beyond they
in another St. Patrick's stick, with
go into port for recruits to become
on the whale fishery. While we follow them among the obliged when
tumbling mountains of ice, and behold them penetrating merchants; and it is often the case that the supplies are which he drove venomous reptiles from Ireor otherwise held in such hands land; in another some ofSt.
into the deepest frozen recesses of Hudson's Bay and monopolized by sharpers,
Joseph's breath,
as to make reasonable purchases very difficult; and we
Davis' Straits; while we are looking for them beneath the know
be
gratified if they could see as caught by an angel in a vial; in another a
that
owners
would
Arctic circle, we hear that they have pierced into the ophave done, the perseverance, lact, skill and fidelity, piece of the rope with which Judas hung
posite region of polar cold, that they are at the antipoles, we
with which masters manage their business in foreign himself;
and engaged under the frozen serpent of the south.— places
in another some of the Virgin's hair
which we visited. Many instances came under
Falkland Islands, which seemed too remole and too roour observation which would have done credit to the first —in another some of her milk.
And the
mantic an object for the grasp of national ambition, is merchant
on change in any commercial cily.
monks
but a 3iage and resting place for their victorious industry.
once
showed
the
their
relics
among
Nor is the equinoctial heat more discouraging to them As to the moral character of masters, there are excep- spear and shield with which Michael encountions here also, but as a body they are as upright in their
than the accumulated winter of both the poles. We deportment
abroad as they are at home, and at borne they tered the dragon of Revelation; and some
learn that while some of them draw the line and strike
as high as any other class of men.
the harpoon on the Coast of Africa, others run the longi- standregard
the treatment of seamen, we believe that relic-monger had a feather from the wing of
tude and pursue their game along the Coast ol Brazil.— weInare righttoin saying,
that considering the length and the Holy Spirit, when taking the form of a,
No sea but what is vexed by their fisheries, no climate all the difficulties
of the voyage, it is remarkable now lit- dove he abode upon Christ at his baptism!
that is not witness to their toil. Neither the perseverance
of Holland, nor the activity of France, nor the dexterous tle flogging or abuse takes place. In former times there
and firm sagacity of English enterprise, ever carried this was greater severity, but now flogging is very rare, and
Captain Stout has arrived by the Rhone,
unfrequcnt, and wonderfully so when
most perilous mode of hardy industry to the extent to brutal assaults very
consider that the crews are made up of a miscella on business connected with theline of steamers
which it has bees pursued by this recent people—a peo- we
neous
assortment
alt
of kindred, tongues and nations, and to run from Panama to Oregon. The corfple who are still in the gristle, and not yet hardened into the provocations of
the officers sometimes, all that hu- tractors are the highly respectable firm of Howmanhood."
bear.
Unquestionably unjustifiable whip- land &
man
nature
can
the
which
in
Burkes
of
business
opinion
Such was Mr.
Aspinwall of New York. Three steamassaults sometimes take place, but upon return
these Fishing Villages' are engaged, nearly three quar- pings and
every
body
agrees
home
that reparation should be made ers of 1000 tons each and 600 horse power are
ters of a century ago, when the business employed in- by
the offender. Libels and suits arc frequently brought to commence plying every month from Panama
almost every sea
finitely less enterprise than now, when consequence
of the against masters or officers for trivial offences, but nine to Oregon in January, 1849. They are to touch
is vexed by almost every whaleship in
out of ten not at the instance of the supposed suf- at thechief intermediate ports, but not at these
disappearance of the monsters of the deep from their times
ferer, but of some pettifogger, and for his benefit and not Islands for the
former haunts.
present. There will be a corSecond—as to the Whale Ships.—lt is equally com- the sailor's. But while real offences are growing more responding line of steamers to keep up the common to hear certain persons speak in disparaging terms rare, these fancy suits are also growing more unfrequent,
promoters of them arc daily looked upon with munication between N. York and Chagres. The
of whale ships, as of an inferior class, and kept in an un- and the contempt,
and we trust that the time is soon mail from New York is expected to be conveyed
comfortable and eithy condition. Look at the tonnage of greater
the New Bedford list, and they may probably be taken coming when masters, officers, and men, will be in all to Oregon in one month. A pood practical cart
what
they should be, and pettifogging by excias a fair sample of the American ships engaged in the respects
ting the passions and spunging the pockets of sailors, road is to be made across the Isthmus of Panatrade, they run from about 200 to 500 tons—and wo chalma, which for that purpose bas been surveyed
lenge the world to produce an equal number of ships of will cease. as
One word to the owners of whale ships—the world by Mr. Stevens of traveling celebrity.
better quality or in better condition. A large portion of rings
with the praises of sagacious merchants; their foreIfthe extensive gold-washings lately discoverthem are built as well as metal and limber can make
and a half to cast combinations and results are lauded to the skies.— ed in California continue productive it is not to
them, and going upon voyages of from one
owners of whale ships are not thought of when such
perils
all
the
of
But
encountering
years,
and
a
half
and
four
be doubted that the success of these steamers
the seas for that length of time, and returning in safety are mentioned. In all such particulars they stand in the will be great; a vast population will be suddenly
here and elsewhere point lo our
as a general rule, proves beyond a question that they are front rank; and we can,for
forecast, combination and re- .thrown into California; tho demand for Haand must be Bhips excellently built and in excellent con-] merchant princes, who
sults need not be abashed when in presence of or compa- waiian produce will be greatly increased; an exdition. Exceptions there undoubtedly are, but they are, ring
themselves
found
other!
with
merchants
engaged in any other tensive commerce will start up between China
in-any
no more in proportion than are 10 be
ihrunchof the great business of this great and thriving
equal number of sbipa in any business. As to cleaiili-]
and the north west coast, and we may look forness, any man or woman whu has ever been on board a country.
We have departed from our usual rule and insert this ward to a line ofsteamers plying across the Pawhale ship ready for sea, in this port at any rate, knowsj I
wha- cific and touching at these Islands. This would
that they arc as neatly and comfortably arranged as anyj'long article, because our paper being devoted to theseeing
business and having had opportunities of
be of vast consequence to their prosperity, and
vessel can be, and during the voyage, (with exceptions of, ling
whale
whale
at
home
and mailers of
and therefore the government ought M bold out eveships
course) they are kept clean, painted, washed, comfortable,' abroad,ships
thought
right
we
people
proper
any!
sea
it
and
that
who,
in
sweet and healthy, so far as is practicable at
either from lack of opportunity lo observe, or from stu- ry possible inducement to gain so important an
vessel. The business of culling in whales, trying out!pidity,
have wrong notions on these subjects, should have object. No port in the worldpossesses greater fabusiness!
and putting down oil, like a good many otherBroadway!
un opportunity to correct them.
cilities as a depot for steamers than Honolulu.
operations, is not remarkably neat, and a
Coal can easily be obtained at Vancouver's 1.-idandy or Boston exquisite would reprove the unman-l
-nml, from Columbia river, and from New Casnerly corso'of a whale for coming between his nobility
and the wind, but such seasons are short, and they are An Appropriate Sign.—There is a pub- tle, New South Wales, and to all three places
reflection
that
the!
cheered and made comfortable by tho
lic-house in the Richmond road called the the produce of the Islands would afford profitaobjects of the voyage are thus being accomplished. Thej
ble returns. —[Polynesian.
ships as a whole, are kept neat and healthy, but the dif-l Widow's Lament.
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son contributing the sum of e:>o is entitled to become a
July 11—Hawaiianschooner Mary,Tibbcy, for San Fran- Life Director ol the Society, and by 820 lo become on
Rio dc Janeiro, May Mb,, 1847.
J eiaco.
Honorary Life Member.
Sir,—l consider it my duty to inform you, that an
B. M.'s brig Pandora, Commander Wood, desAmerican whaler has been seized at Ilha Grande, upon a July 15—11.
SAMUEL C. DAMON,
unknown.
charge of violating the laws of Brazil, in exchanging oil tination
Honolulu, April 1. if.
Seamen's Chaplain.
Chilean brig Correo dc Talcahuano, Mangot, for San Franfor wood and other necessaries ai a place other than a cisco.
Notice
to
Lahaina
Subscribers.
English brig Mary Dare, Scarborough, for Columbia River.
port of entry, without having paid duties thereon. ComThe Rev. Mr. Taylor will now act as Agent for the
modore Rousseau promptly despatched the U. S. brig of Hawaiian schooner 8 8., Taylor for San Francisco.
war Bainbridgc, lo warn all American whalers in the July 18—Hawaiian schooner Courrier dc Valparaiso, Ar- Friend," at Lahaina, and the irregularity which lias atSan
Francisco.
tended
the forwarding of your papers, it is hoped, will no
naud,
for
neighborhood of Illia Grande to proceed to sea immedilonger be experienced. Mr. T. will employ a corner,
Memoranda.
ately. Any vessel exchanging oil or other merchandise
who will deliver the paper.
for wood, water, or other necessaries, without having Importakt
Mariners.—We are indebted to F. W.
passed the same through the Custom house, and having Thompson, to for the following important marine intelli- D'Aubigne's History of the Reformation,
Esq.,
paid duties ihereon, will be liable to seizure. Such being
in 4 vols.
the case, the only ports which can be safely visited by gence, forwarded for publication by Capt. Glynn of the I'. S. A few copies of this interesting work, elegantly bound
whalers for refreshments are those in which Custom ship Preble:
in cloth, are for sale at the Study of the Seamen's Chaphouses are established, to wit:
Extract from tho Log of the U. S. ship Ohio at sea May Ist, lain.
Para, Maranham, Pernamhuco, Rio Grande dc Norte, 1848.
This edition is prefaced with the following notice by
Maceyo, Bahia, Rio dc Janeiro, Santos, St. Catharine's,
'2 h. rv. discovered from the maathead IheAbijos Rocks.— ihe author:
and Rio Grande dc Sul.
pm. threeof the Abijos Rocks in sight, bearing per
" I have revised this translation line by line, and word
I have written to you in order that should you judge it 4h. 30 mln.
8 Eby E about 23 miles distant; whichr according tn by word. It is the only one which 1 have corrected.
expedient, you may warn American whalers coming with- compass
J. H. Merle D'Avbione."
"Signed,
30
>H
mm.
poaition
place
deg.
our
would
them
lat.
sec
in
24
in your Consulate, of the risk they will be exposed to, in long. 115 deg. 41 mln. No meridian
waa observed
visiting any port for refreshments in this empire, other but the latitude was obtained by observation
History of the Hawaiian Islands :
an altitude near noon,
than the above.
which may be two minutes out.
Embracing iheir Antiquities, Mylhology, Legends,
,
lam Sir, respectfully your ohe't servant,
Not* —TheFrench Admiral IluPetit Thouars In bis voyage
by Europeans in ihe sixteenth century, re-dis60RHAM PARKER, U.
S. Consul. ofthe Venus bays there are four rocks In Abijos Group. I Discovery
saw only three vvhen I passed alitllo to the southward of them covery by Cook, wuh iheir Civil, Religious and Political
To the U. S. Consul at the Sandwich Islands.
from
the earliest traditionory period to the presIn the Peacock ; but they are so lose together, one niny cover History
ent time. By JAMES JACKSON JARVES. Third
another, when on particular bearings.
Rio dc Janeiro, April 19th 1847.
Admiral Dv Peitt Thouars may be relied on for nil he des- edition. For sale at Chaplain's Sludy. Price, *1,00.
We beg to inform you that the American Whaling
as seen by himself.
Just received and for Sale,
Barque Sarah & Esther of Greenport, was brought in cribes
•SAdmlral Dv Petit Thouars places the highest In lat. 24 deg
here a few days since from Ilha Grande, by a Revenue 57 mln. 30 aec. north long. 115 deg. 45 mm. 20 sec. west; highAt the Chaplain's Study, a fresh supply of the publico.
Cutter, charged with taking in wood and water and est one 95 feet.
lions of Ihe American Tract Society.
Chart corrected to 1832, puis lliem in lat. 24
Also—A complete sett of the " Christian Library," in
giving Oil in exchange, thereby infringing the Revenue degArrowsmllh's
54 mm. long. 115 deg.3l mm.
Laws.
45 vols. Price, *25,00.
corrected chart* of our Exploring Expedition, 1844.
It has been the custom for many years lor our whalers On the by
furnished the Hydrographical Bureau at Washington for the
NOTICE.
and sealers to stop into Ilha Grande aad other small ports Ohio
74, neither or the above dangerous groups are lo he found. The subscriber being about lo leave for California, reon this coast for wood and water, and until the present
THOS. AY. CATEBBV JONES,
instance no opposition was ever made by the Brazilian
Com. Pacific Squudron. quests all persons having demands against him lo present
tne same for payment, and all persons indebted are reauthorities, but as we now understand orders have been Extracts from master commandant, now Commodore Thos. quested
to settle immediately.
found
of
the Ap.
in ports
givenJp capture ail foreign vessels
aloop
U.
8.
ofwar
PeaC. Jones' Official Report of the
July 28.
JOHN P. JAVNE.
empire which are not of entry, we considei it well to give
years
tho
and
1825,26
you this information, so that instructions may be given to cock'! crulae in the Pacific Ocean, in
The
Round.
Friend,
said
and
transmitted
from
New
'27, dated Callao, May 14th, 1827,
ports.
your captains not to enter
The Friend, bound, for one, two, or more years, can be
We annex a list of the ports which have custom houses. York to Ihe Secretary or the Navy In October of the same obtained at the Chaplain's Study.
$V A few entire sets
And remain your most oh't servants,
remain unsold. A deduction will be made from the subMAXWELL, WRIGHT & CO. year.
the
Rocks,
1827, running for Abijos
scription price to persons purchasing more than one volList.—Rio dc Janeiro, Bahia, Pernambuco, Maranhas, On the Sfth of January,
existence of which has always been doubted, as they had not ume.
Para, Rio Grande, S. Jose do Norte, Porto A lege, Santos, been seen since their discovery In 1791; nt 3 cm. discovered
St. Catharines, Alagoas, Paraliiba, Torlnlesa, Sergipe, hem nearly ahead, three In number, the largest of which is in
Aracatv, Espinto Santo, Rio Grande dc Norte, Parana- lat 24 deg 67 mln 30 aec north, and west long 115 dog 38 mm
35 aec aa determined by our observations, which diUcr a little
hiba, Paraaaqua, S. Borjs.
fion the poaition assigned them on Arrowaniilli's Chart, hut A Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance,
be implicitly relied on, though Arrowsmilh in that par- Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence.
Moderators
who
have
at
List of the
presided may
ticular is sufficiently accurate for practical purposes.
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ofthe Hormlgas Rock and shnal. At 1-2 past 4 discovered the SAMUEL C. DAMON,
island of San Lorenzo E 1-2 south by compass.
TERMS.
made
1836,
In
Charts of the coast of Peru,
1830, Rev. Samuel Whitney; 1831, Hiram Bingham; Captain Flliroy's Hormlgas
Rocks. They are placed In lat. One copy per annum, -.--..-. ti,so
a view ofLas
IS3», Lorrin And.ews; 1833, Asa Thurston; 1831, Ane- gives
deg 50 mln west. Thirty miles Two copies per annum, —--.--2,50
77
south,
deg
long
mln
58
Tl
Clark;
1836,
mas Bishop; I*ls, Ephraim W.
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s^o
Alexander; 1837, Jonathan S. Green; 1533, Asa Thurs- bearing
annum,
west by compass, which position has been adopted by
copies
per
Ten
soil
ton—a delegate meeting) 1839, Richard Armstrong; 1840, Maury and Bowditch iv their Navigators.
Tjj- Single copies and bound volumes for 1, 2, 3, 4
Lowell
JONES.
Baldwin;
1842,
THOS. AP. C.
Signed,
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anil j years may be obtained at the Study of the ChapTruecopy atllest Wm M Stewart, Secretary to Conuuander- lain.
Smith; 1843, Benjamin W. Parker; 1844, David B. LyIS4C, Henry R. Hitchcock; 1848, Titus Coan.
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HONOLULU, SEPTEMBER 1, 1848.
Vol. 6.]
65
FTHE RIEND.
[No. 9
armies in Mexico. The Whig candidatesi party first taking possession have been drivare for President, Gen. Z. Taylor, (' Rough en out, and every thing there appears in
and
Ready,') and for Vice President, Mil- confusion.
HONOLULU, SEPTEMBER 1, 1818.
lard Filinore of New York. The Election The United States volunteers were expectForeSiugomnarN
yf ews.
for Presidential Electors is to be held on the ed to withdraw from La Paz and San Jose,
Prosperity of the United Stales Electro Tel- same day in November, throughout the Un- (Lower California, during the month of August. The Naval force had been withdrawn
egraph—Presidential Candidates Peace ion.
Guymas.
from
between United Slates and Mi x n. MexiOn the 29th of May the President sent to
The
Ohio, 84, and Congress, 50, and
can JVeics, iyc, Sec.
Congress a memorial from the Legislature
Dale
of war, with store sljips Erie and
sloop
[By a Correspondent.!
of Oregon praying for the aid and protection
The U. S. Ship Independence, bearing the of
would remain at La Paz till
Southampton,
&c, and strongly urging
broad pendant of Commodore W. B. Shu- immediate action thereon. From the tenor about the 15th of August. Tho Warren
brick, left La Paz July Kith and Mazatlan of its reception, I think it probable that the sloop of war was expected to join the squadJuly 23d. She brings news from the United Government would send without delay, a suf- ron there.
States to the 12th of June, and from Europe ficient force to Oregon. Mr. Polk declined A fine steamer of 1500 tons lias commento tho 20th of May. The few papers obtain- becoming a candidate for re-election. Mr. ced running between New York and New
ed at Mazatlan arc not at my disposal, but I Clay was willing to have become the candi- Orleans. She made the first trip from city
to city, leaving New York, inseven days and
take an idle moment to give you some ex- date of the Whig party.
sixteen hours!
not
have
receivtracts, as possibly you may
At the conclu -ton ol the war the United The steam
navigation of the Atlantic is
ed later dates. Regarding our own country States troops in Mexico numbered near forty
on the increase, and before tho end of the
everything is well—prosperity everywhere thousand, twenty-five thousand of these were
present year the line of steamers, between
crops and commerce nourishing. Ships arc in the valley of the capital, either in or imPanama and tho United States, (Atlantic
being launched every day, and new churches mediately around the city of Mexico. The
and Oregon, and California, will probare going up in all parts of the country. history of this army should not stop with the coast)
in full operation from the Columbia
be
ably
besides relation of its
Theso are proofs of prosperity
military glories, for in human- River to Honolulu, from San Fransisco to
which money was abundant in New York, ity, it also surpasses the brightest annals of
or the great canal of China, may bo
on the Ist of June at five per cent., and the war. Brave as ourregular troops are, in win- Japan
soon a line of Steam Packets running!
new loan authorized by Congress, would be ning battles, storming batteries and taking
I will now give you some thing from the
taken on home account, at one percent, pre- cities, the volunteers also emulated them
'
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price current of the N. O. Weekly Picamium. The foreign relations of the United in the strict order they maintained amidst the
yune, of June 12th.
States are without a single question of se- temptations of defenceless wealth. The rich'Sugar, inferior, 1 3-4 and 2 l-4c, comrious dispute.
est cities of Mexico experienced their valor, mon 2 1-2 and 3, fair 3 1-1 and 3 1-2, prime
Rail Roads continued to be pushed in dif- and their clemency, nnd admired their noble and 4
1-2, choice 4 1-2 and 4 3-4; Mo4
ferent directions—from Philadelphia to Pitts- self denial. Those brave men have ere now lasses, 13 and 19c.; Rio Coffee, 6 3-4 and
burg, Baltimore towards Wheeling, and from reached their homes, having gained nothing G
7-8 c; Bice, 3 1-4 and 4c; Flour $4,50
Augusta Ga., to Nashville, Term. The but honor, and the gratitude of their nation. and
$5; Pork, hog round, 2 l-2c, mess
Electric Telegraph connects Boston and The Mexican Senate ratified the treaty by
$9,50 to $10, prime $7,50; Bacon 4 l-2c;
Memphis. The Hudson and the Mississippi a vote of thirty to four, on the 24th of May. Hams, plain 3 1-2 to 4c; Sugar cured 5
are an instant only distant from each other! Our army was taking up its march by dito Be.
By this more than wonder-working inven- visions for V era Cruiz, to embark.
Exchange.—London GO days, $3 to $8
tion, the whole United States arc becoming Brig. Gen. Kearney was Governor of Mex- premium. New York GO days, $2,50 to $3
as one family, more than twenty States can ico.
discount. New York at sight, par and 3-4
converse with each other, at any hour ofthe Paredcs and Padre Jarants' were in premium. U. S. Treasury Notes, Ito 3 per
day or night, and a message can be suit from arms against the acting Government or cent, premium, (various emission.)
Boston to the banks of the Missouri, or to ' peace party ' of Mexico.
Gold.—American 1-4 and 3-4 premium;
St. Louis, and an answer received, in less Maj. General W. O. Butler still retained Sovereigns $4,85 and $4,87; Spanish Doubtime than it would take a man to walk around command of the United States army in Mex- loons $10,10 and $1G,35; Mexican and S.
ico, (he is the Democratic candidate ol Vice American Doubloons $15,50 and $15,05.'
Boston Common!
The Baltimore Convention, (Democratic), President.) Horrible enormities continued Severe fighting has been going on in Itanominated for President in 1849, Lewis Cass, to mark the war in Yucatan, between the ly between the Sardinians and Italians on the
of Michigan, and for Vice President, Wil- native and white races.
Extermination one side, and the Austrians on the other.—
liam O. Butler, of Kentucky—the latter dis- seemed to threaten the latter.
All Italy continues to be convulsed. France
Mazatlan was given up by the U. S. Na- is quiet, but increases her army on the Italtinguished for his conduct at Monterey—succeeded General Scott in command of our val force on theTTth of June, since then the ian frontier.
THE FRIEND.
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66
M. Puchez, a physician, is President of The 'Pali.'—A few days since, we found Outskirts of the Almighty's Dominthe French National assembly, which con- ourselves descending this declivity, with ap- ion.—ln Cottle's Reminiscences, there are
sists of 900 members.
parently no more trouble, difficulty or dan- a few pages devoted lo the celebrated preachFreedom of the press, and trial by Jury, ger, than we should experience in walking
Robert Hall. He had often listened to
and a Representative 1 Government seems to our streets. Some eighteen months had Hall's preaching and being a hook-seller in
have been conceded to the Austrians by their elapsed between this and a former visit. It Bristol, became most intimately acquainted
Emperor. Metternich was forced to resign. is really astonishing what wonders, in the with him. On a certain occasion Cottle and
The excitement in Ireland seemed some- meantime, have been accomplished by His Hall were taking a walk in the environs of
what allayed, and the promise good of the Majesty's ' prisoners,' upon that once almost Bristol. 'When we arrived,' says Cottle,
coming crops.
impassible notch in the mountains. We ' at a point which presented the grandest asJerome Bonaparte, and Murat, son of the have now not only a tolerable, but even an semblage of beauty, he paused in silence, to
King of Naples, are members of the French excellent horse road, while, we believe an gaze on the rocks of St. Vincent, and the
convention.
equal additional amount of labor would ren- distant Severn, and the dim, blue mountains
Lord Ashburton died on the 14th of May. der it passible for carriages. We have no of Wales, when with that devotional spirit
By a change in British navigation laws, doubt this will eventually be true, while which accorded with the general current of
American whalers, are to be permitted to three years ago, it was really at the hazard his feelings in an ecstacy he exclaimed: 'O,
bring their oil direct from the ocean into of one's life to ascend or descend, and the if these outskirts of the Almighty's dominidea was not entertained of taking a horse ion can, with one glance, so oppress the
British ports.
•
The French Executive consists of Messrs. along. We rejoice to witness the progress heart with gladness, what will be the disLamartine, Arago, Ledrn Rollin, Garnien, of internal improvements, even at a moder- closures of eternity, when the full revelations
Pages and Marie, the three first reside in the ate pace. On the Kolau side of Oahu, there shall be made of the things not seen and the
Palace of Elysee Boarbon, the two last in is much excellent land well calculated for river of the city of God! Who would not
the Petit Luxumburg.
grazing or tillage, and for natural scenery, have gone a long journey lo have heard
A general war may be looked for in Eu- that portion of the Island presents views Robert Hall preach, if the tiths of the testirope.
equal to those on any part of the group.— mony bo true, which is on record respecting
France has 180,000 men on the Rhine and Standing at the top of the Pali,' and look- his wonderful powers as a pulpit orator.—
'
the Alps, and Russia is forming a large army ing out upon the beautiful bay, the distant Churchmen and dissenters of every name,
on the Polish frontier. The Danes and Germountains, the green hills, verdent vallies, would rush to hear him pour forth streams ol
mans have been fighting sharply for the
grazing herds, and cultivated patches, the sacred eloquence. No less a critic that DuDuchy of Holstein. Prussia on the part of beholder must be struck with the surpassing guld Stewart, ascribes to Robert Hall, the
the Germans and Sweden in aid of the Danes,
beauty and sublimity of the scene. If our excellencies of Addison, Johnson and Burke,
threaten to become involved in this war.
readers peruse these laudatory remarks with without their defects.
let them select a pleasant and
'Go to the Ant, thou Sluggard, con- incredulity,
It is estimated that not less than two
clear
and
test their truth by personal
day,
SIDER her Ways and be Wise.'—Some
hundred foreigners have left the Sandwich
observation.
Islands for the gold mines in California.—
hundreds, or thousands of these little creatures have been passing and re-passing thro'
Others it is rumored will soon follow. At
Oregon
Evangeland
American,
'The
our sanctum, during the last few days, most ical Union.'—We have received three num- the latest intelligence from the gold region
busily and industriously transporting ker- bers of this semi-monthly periodical, pub- there was no falling off* in the amount of
nels of rice. We have watched them sur- lished in Oregon. This is now the
gold that rewarded the labors of the miner
third
mounting difficulties that for them required in- periodical publication in the territory. We but the hot season and exposure, had procredible perseverance and herculean strength. rejoice that the friends of ' Evangelical Un- duced a fearful amount of sickness. The
When a kernel was too large for one, two or ion feel sufficiently strong to commence an probability was that the fever and ague '
three others would 'lend a hand.' They ap- enterprise of the kind. We sincerely wish and other diseases would made sad havoc
parently worked 'shoulder to shoulder.' We ■the editor and publisher success, equal to among the crowd of adventurers. Intemwere not able to discover as they, at all, dis- itheir most sanguine expectations. It will perance, gambling, andj[ kindred vices were
agreed in regard to the division of labor, afford us great pleasure to put this paper fearfully rife, and attended with their usual
evils and mischief.
which was somewhat remarkable,
hay-,upon our exchange list.
ing no guide, overseer, or ruler.' Early ICF" We have been requested to act as Captain Spencer's Narrative.—An inand late, they have been pushing forward agent for the paper, at the Islands, hence teresting pamphlet of 16 pages, containing a
their enterprise. We hope these busy and should any residents feel desirous of subscri- detailed account of the tragical events atindustrious little fellows have taught us a bing for said periodical, they will please tending the visit ofthe Triton at Sydenham's
good lesson, which we shall not soon forget. make it known at our office. Terms $3,00. Island, has just appeared. We commenced
Industry and perseverance will accomplish
abridging the narrative so that it might apachievements almost incredible. Some peoA New Seamen's Chaplaincy.—The pear in a single number of our paper, but
ple find no time to read, yet who if he would American Seaman's Friend Society has re- we very soon found that it could not be done
be careful and industrious, might not find cently established a new chaplaincy in Chi- without essentially marring and disfiguring
sufficient time to read ten pages a day, of na, for the benefit of foreign seamen, of nil the production, hence we publish a portion
any ordinarily signed book. At that rate, nations. We rejoice to learn that the Rev. of it now, and hope to find space for the rehe might read 3,650 pages, or more than 18 George Loomis, chaplain, entered upon his mainder in our next. We are confident that
volumes of 200 pages each, in a single year, duties, in January last. At present he multitudes of our sea-faring readers, espeyet how many do not read a tenth part as preaches on ship-board, but is making ar- cially among whalemen, would much prefer
much. 'Go to the ant thou sluggard, con- rangements for a floating chapel, to be an- to have the narrative re-published entire in
sider her ways and be wise.'
chored at Whampoa.
the columns of the Friend.
er,
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THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1848.
cral to renounce the unhallowed trafic in thel H. B. M.'s Eiri-ORiro Ship ' Plover.'—
poisonous draught, and added many to the This vessel left on the 25th ult. for Bhering
pledge that were slaves lo their appetite, and Straits, in search of the exploring vessels,
Notice.—A meeting of the Oaliu Tem- degraded below the brute creation.
If I am spared until next fall, again I shall''the ' Erebus ' and ' Terror,' which left Engperance Society, is hereby notified accorleave
my farm, not to take up my rifle and land some three or four years since, to disding to adjournment, to be held in the Vesgo out hunting, but go out and try to rescue cover if possible, the North West passage.
try of the Seamen's Chapel, this evening, my fellow creatures from that vortex of misThe following remarks, together with the
September Ist, al 8 o'clock.
ery, ruin, degradation, and woe, from which list of the officers attached to these vessels,
JAS. J'.. WILCOX, Secretary. I was rescued fourteen years ago. Being we copy from Voyages of Discovery and
one of the trophies of the temperance cause Research, within the Arctic Regions, from
Aug. 29, 1818.
myself, makes me wish to make all man- 1818 to the present time,' by Sir. John Burkind partakers of the happiness I have en- row.
From Journal American TemperanceUnion.
joyed by abstinence. I only regret that I
John Hoskings, the Birmingham Black- have
The two ships, the Erebus and ' Ternot the means to enable me to go through
smith.—For several years John Hoskings
ror,' are the same that were employed, unthe
and
breadth
ofthe
land
and
sound
length
was acknowledged as the prince of temperfarm hast der the command of Sir James Clark Ross,
ance lecturers in England. For power of ar- the alarm, but I have not, for my
on the Antarctic expedition, and the latter is
me, so I
taken
what
little
with
I
brought
the same ship that carried Back on the ice;
gument, keenness of satire, lively wit, bril- have
what
laI get by my own
on the present occasion they are commanliancy of imagination and graphic descrip- bor. nothing but
ded, officered, and manned as under:
tion none excelled him. For eight years he
Yours in the bonds of temperance.
devoted himself entirely to the cause, and
TKKKIiil.
Tub Khkbii*.
Sir Jdhti Franklin, Captain.
Richard Croiier, Captain,
wlicrcver he went he attracted immense July 14, 1847. JOHN HOCKINGS. .Iiiiim-I'n/jiriirs, Commander, l-d. Litl'e,
i
(■rnhuiii Onre*
Geo, II. Hodgson, > Lieut'*.
>
crowds. Some of his speeches, as reported,
II.T I). LeVlscnnte. > Lieut's. John Irving,
> .-__
our
Journal.
Three
years
were published in
Jan. Wm. Fairliolme, J
Frederic Hornby, ) MRtc
M
Robert Thoinaa, 5
F. Dm \ ;m\, i
*ago he left the temperance platform and Portrait ofAdmiral Thomas.—It was Chart.
Thomas Blauky, Ice Mauler*
It. Neil O. SargeUt, > MalCS.
)
came to this country, with the design of [truly becoming as well as highly creditable E. Couch,
G. A. Maclean, SecondMaster.
II. F. Collin*, Becood Mauler. John B. lVil.hr, Burgeon.
planting himself on a farm in the far West.
Atephen S Stanley,Burgeon. J. II Ilelpiuan, Clerk.
We heard of his arrival and speaking to to His Majesty's Government, to have solici- JamcriRead, Ice Master.
II Warrant and Petty Officers.
great admiiation a night or two in Boston, ted a portrait of Admiral Thomas, the Re- 12 Warrant and Peity Officers. 57
Si huh 11 and Murines.
iin.i
we
Seamen
Marines.
and once in Springfield. Since then
have storer of the Hawaiian Flag. The same '.68 Total.
been unable to get trace of him, though many now hangs upon the right of the front en- 70 Total.
have been our inquiries of Western men.
In recording the names of the above-menof the Palace. Making no pretenA few days since we received the following trance
tioned officers, those of Captain Sir John
letter from him, which is peculiarly gratify- sion to be a connoiscur in the art of paint- Franklin and Captain Crozier require nothing to us, and will be to his friends in Eng- ing, still we must pronounce this to be a ing further to be said: that of Commander
land. It shows that the spirit of temperance striking and excellent portrait of the Admir- Fitzjames has been distinguished in the
and philanthropy burns in his bosom, and
al. It may be said, perhaps, that the ' old Uphrates, on the coast of Syria, and in Chithat he is yet ready to buckle on his armor
na; and by his zeal and alacrity, his good
and spend his life in the conflict. Such a English gentleman,' cannot look so young, humor and ever cheerful disposition, he has
man should be kept in the field, and not be but it must be remembered, that during the made himself a universal favorite in the naleft to wasto his energies in breaking up last few years he has not been buffeting the vy ; and I am most happy to add that in his
wild praries. We hope he will be able to storms of an ocean-life. From a communi- absence, the Board of Admiralty have procome and see us.
cation, under date, ' Stonehouso, Plymouth, moted him to the rank of Captain. LieutenTo the Editor of the Temp. Journal.
Gore served in the last fearful
28th November, 1847,' we arc glad to learn ant Graham
Racine Co., Wisconsin Territory.
voyage ofthe Terror; and Lieutenant FairSir:—A short time ago while attending a that he is enjoying good health. He desires holm was in the Nigar expedition—excellent
temperance convention at Woodstock, I had to be remembered to ull his friends at the officers, both.'
one of your Youth's Temperance Advocates Islands, and wishes to assure them that he
We find the following accounts of the
put in my hand. In that I see another tem- has not ceased to feel a deep interest in the melancholy loss of life in the Vera Cruz
perance paper advertised, named the American of Muy 18th:—
ican Temperance Union. I should like to welfare and happiness of all concerned.—
The U. S. Man-of-war steamer Iris, arrived
become a subscriber for that paper; as it We are confident that few names are more last evening from Tuxpan. She came in port
did not announce what the subscription was, dearly cherished by the native population, having her flag at half-mast, and shortly afterwards the other vessels of war in port also lowI could not send the money in advance, so I than that of Admiral Thomas.
ered the American ensign in tbe same manner.
have taken the favorable opportunity of sendWe could not learn the cause of this.
ing it by Mr. O. P Beach, a gentleman that
P. S. —Since the above was in type we have
China.—A
correspondent under date of learned
takes the most active part in the temperance
the distressing intelligence of the loss of
cause in Illinois While writing I will give 14th May, thus writes us from Whampoa:— two of tho most distinguished officers of the
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you a little account of the progress of the
American navy, and of several seamen and a
Everything is at present quiet in China, French
gentleman well known in this city.
temperance cuuso in the west. I have been
one knows when or how soon there On the 16th Capt. Pickney, of the steamer
an advocate of the temperance cause ten still no
Tuxpan, and Captain
years in England, where [I was known by may be an outbreak. The feeling among Scourge, Commander of Iris,
left their vessels
Harris, of the steamer
the name of John Hockings, the Birming- foreign residents is, that they are living in each
in their launches to go ashore. Capt. Harham blacksmith. In June, 1814, I landed the crater of a volcano. The Chinese are ris succeeded in crossing the Bur without acciat Boston, where I had the pleasure to meet
seeing Capt. P.'s boat sink under the
decidedly hostile to all 'barbarians,' and dent, butordered
his men to put back to his asJohn Hawkins of Baltimore. I gave a few
surf, he
met
lectures at Boston, then came on to Wiscon- they show their hostility in many ways very sistance. In this attempt his embarkation
sin and bought a little farm; but seeing in- annoying. During the past week the Eng- with the same distressing accident, and we hay«
mourn the loss of these two officers, that
temperance had got West before me, I could lish Consul issued a circular, authorizing now toor
six seamen, and of Mr. Alexandre Duof
five
rest
and
see
the
monster
alcohol
not
quiet
merchant, who had taken passage
val,
a
French
to
no
more
pay
merchants,
duties
English
destroying both the bodies and souls of my
on the Iris for Tuxpan.'
brethren without raising my voice; so in the for tho present to the Chinese, on the
The schooner Sri Singapura, which was
fall and winter, I left my farm to enter into ground, that they had violated the treaty.—
by
W. Pustau & Co., of
open war against the accursed spirit, and I The consul has made certain demands which dispatched and Messrs.
sailed from thence on the 27th
Hongkong,
not
for
the
last
three
winters
in
in
vain,
hope
think will be complied with. lam inform- of February, bound for this port direct, to the
I have formed ninety-three societies where I
of Messr*. Henry Skinner &. Co.,
ed
that the course taken by the consul has consignment
the temperance cause bad never been advonot having arrived, we fear no doubt can be encated; have been the means of getting sev- the sanction of the Governor."
tertained of her lots.
The Temperance Friend.
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one that taketh a dog by the ears.' Prov- with our baggage, on a whale bout, with Indian boatmen, except ihe boatswain. This
The
place is the bead of navigation. Seamen
and the Oregon Free Press. —ln the Oregon Oregon.—Many of our readers will per- will often be there in large numbers. 1 trust
Spectator of February 10th, 1848, a cor- use with interest the following extract of a they will come under the Bethel (lag. At
noon, the '21st, we arrived at our journey's
respondent, Robert Newell, makes the fol- letter
recently received from the Rev. Mr. end. We would ever be mindful of our
to
the
a
addressed
remarks
letter
in
lowing
Heavenly Father's care, durinj; all our travAtkinson.
editor:—' The principal complaint was, that
els. We lind this an important place, and
Oregon City, July 10th 1848.
we got no local news, that the pages of the
increasing. There are 120 framed buildings
Dear Sir :—I received your kind and on the east side of the river.
of
inany
were
destitute
Oregon Spectator
truly welcome letter, of June Bth. Any
######
formation of Oregon, that extracts composed intelligence from the Islands is highly
Yours truly,
the greater part of the editorial labor, and gratifying to us. We feel an attachment to
GEO. H. ATKINSON.
all the good people of our Rev. S. C. Damon.
that it did not advocate temperance or morali- the mission and
acquaintance there.
ty, bid with a reluctant spirit.' After glancing We had several cold days, were driven
makFrom the Oregon Spectator.
our eye over such paragraphs, when
west to 165 deg's., but arrived at the mouth
Tour
the North End of Middle
in
our
a
A
ofthe river in eighteen and half days from Oregon.—Mr.
ing up a summary of Oregon news for
Editor:—For the military
learned
the
lost
of
the
Honolulu.
Wo
of
the
paper on the Ist of June, we scribbled
Vancouver, before going in. It caused some operations of the lust campaign, I refer you
following:—
anxiety for our own good ship. We made to the proper officers and to the page of the
The subject of temperance is manfully one trial on the morning of the 13th, but we historian.
advocated by the conductors of the Specta- were sadly disappointed, when almost past But knowing your predilections for Midtor. A late editor appears to have been dis- the cape. We tacked and ran out to sea. dle Oregon, and having recently taken a
missed from his post, in pari, because he so In the afternoon a fine breeze sprang up considerable stroll over the northern portion
reluctantly set forth the claims of the tem- from the west, and we sailed into Baker's of it—though not accustomed to keeping a
perance question. This fact indicates a Bay, near the point on which the Peacock diary, or journalizing in any way—l took
healthy tone of public sentiment among the was wrecked, without tacking ship. The these few rough notes especially for you.
leading men of the country.'
wind was fair and we sailed up to Fort Friday, May 20.—Having been long since
apprised of the evil conspiracy's and maIt appears that Mr. Curry, who formerly George.
ofthe Cuyuscs, and other Indians
edited the Spectator, now edits the Oregon Our first view of the bills was very grati- chinations
our missionaries at Tshimakain, and
against
immense
forWe
soon
saw
that
the
fying.
Free Press.' From the columns of the latests, were like those we had left in New- being apprised, on yesterday, by letters from
ter paper for July Bth, we copy the following England. The tall pines and firs strongly the missionaries at that place, of their respecimen of editorial courtesy:
reminded us of home. Hills, plains, deep cent removal to a Hudson's Bay Post for
and being now on the head of
•Very Wrong.—The editor ofthe Sand- ravines, and mountainsides were all densely protection,
Poluse river, within 130 miles of their stawith
forests.
Far
to
the
north,
his
covered
Mr.
in
Friend,"
Damon,
Island
wich
of the Mount tion sixty men volunteered under Major Mapaper of tho Ist ult., utters a deliberate seventy miles, the snow peaks the
In- gone to go and tenderaid to our brother and
falsehood—politely termed an exaggeration Olympus range, glistened inMountsun.
sister Americans whose lives we considered
St.
HelColumbiu,
the
broad
land,
up
a
lie.
We
of truth—vulgarly denominated
hour exposed to danger. Set out at
every
covered
with
ens
rose
awful
grandeur,
in
should judge that it was of no consequence
noon, traveled due north twenty-five miles
to the good people of the Islands to know the snows ofcenturies. It is often in a state over
rolling prairie, scattered pine timber—
to be throwing out
why we were expelled from the editorial of eruption. It was said
soil
similar
to the best upland in Missouri;
week.
have
not
se*n
I
and
smoke
last
chair of the " Oregon Spectator," therefore ashes
encamped on the north fork of Poluse river.
we are at a loss to conceive why Mr. Da- it confirmed in the papers.
2i)th.—Crossed the river, and
mon should have gone out of the line of his We remained at Fort George, waiting for Monday,
saw
a
number
ofthe Spokans who lived close
wind
and
tide
favorable
of
to
conjunction
duty to misrepresent us—to do us injustice— a
After traveling fifteen miles across the
who have never interfered in the remotest carry us over a shoal place, and through a by.
we came in sight of one of namanner, with his business or interests.— difficult channel. Vessels are sometimes de-a mountain,
to pass ture's ' most sweet and peaceful scenes ' that
However, he is not so much to blame after layed here fifteen or twenty days,
beheld—a perfectly level prairie valall, as those who occasioned our expulsion, point and section ofthe river which could be I ever
ofthe
richest soil and vegetation—about
ley,
with
the
aid
of
a
steamdone
two
hours
in
having since become somewhat ashamed of
wide; at the souththeir conduct, have endeavored to create a boat. So it is at the bar, and in the chan- ten miles long and three
east corner of which stood the neat little
nels
there.
steam
tow-boat
would
render
A
to
have
striven
false issue—that is say, they
und pleasure gardens of the misto make it appear that it was for other causes it easy to come in, except in severe storms. buildings
than the real one that they distinguished We sailed up the river as far in one after- sion—the whole surrounded by lofty pines,
the hills, which gave it the appearthemselves aB they did. The editor of the noon as the Cowletz did the last time, in covering
ance
of
a
is
a
noble
grand amphitheatre. Near the
But
the
Columbia
has perhaps been misinformed in 22 days.
-*' Friend " this
matter—it was the publishing river for steam navigation. It surpasses in houses and gardens, and at the foot of a lofrelation to
of Legislative proceedings, unpleasant to magnitude my anticipations. 1 felt as when ty hill, nature pours fourth one of her sweetcertain high functionaries, as the truth some- on the Mississippi. Surely the country must est little fountains, which, in the language of
natives, is called 'Tshimakain;' hence
times is, that occasioned our removal, which be good and suitable for man, which sup- the
the
of the mission. We had just arname
river.
Dense
forests
of
heavy
such
a
we proved at the time.'
plies
the water's edge, and rived, and unfurled our banner from the top
timber
down
to
press
We think it quite unnecessary to offer any cover the islands and bluff's.
of the house, when Messrs. Eels & Walker,
additional remarks, except to utterly dis- Astoria, i.e. Fort"George, has only eight wilh young Mr. Lewis, having heard we were
claim any intention whatever, of doing in- or ten houses; a few are scattered along (lie coming, came from Colville. It was a meetjustice to Mr. Curry, or of misrepresenting river on both sides. There are forty fami- ing of joy. They seemed incapable of exof the Colum- pressing their gratitude and thanks for the
his opinions. Quite unintentionally on our lies on Clatsop plains, south
bia. We passed only three or four residences little protection and assistance we had come
part, it seems, that in Mr. Curry's opinion, of white men between Astoria and the lower to offer; they did not fear the least from
we have gone out of our line of duty,' and mouth of the Willamette. Then the coun- their own Indians; yet, considering the precarious, not to say dangerous -condition of
meddled with a strife existing between him try is more level. At that point Plymouth affairs
throughout the whole Indian territory,
for
lumIt
is
now
a
up.
depot
be
built
and the conductors of the Spectator. If so, will
ber. We arrived at Vancouver the 19th, they thought it best for both themselves and
it appears a most apt illustration ofthe words
and were kindly welcomed by P. S. Ogden, the board, that, for a while at least, (hey
of Solomon, He that passeth by, and med- Esq., Chief Factor Hon. Hudson's Bay Co. withdraw until matters assume a more pacidleth with strife belonging not to him, is like The 20th, we came up as far as Portland fic aspect. They had come to that conclu-
Oregon.
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sion before our arrival; therefore, their joy and to unchurch with a dash of the pen all liant scene. After a few minutes, the Pope
who do not profess to submit to his authori- appeared in (he balcony with lighted candles,
at our presence.
Tuesday, 30th. Missionaries set out to- ty. But when the hour of action comes his and gave his benediction to the multitude,
day for Fort Colville, seventy miles, to bring professed subjects, even, allow him no pow- who immediately extinguished their torches
their families on the way to the Willamette. er at all. The church in Chile stands nomi- and retired in the most orderly manner.
Sunday, June 4.—Had Divine service nally under the Pope's control; but he must I have also, had an interview twice totwice in camp to-day, and as I listened to not control it. He is its supreme head, but day, with a priest, who is an intimate friend
must not appoint its officers. Others to ap- of the Pope in his plans of reform, and is
the devout strains of the sweet Psalmist,
and he is simply to approve. The civ- one of the most influential men in Rome.—
point,
nnd
King,
God
Sweet is the work my
To praise Ihy name give thanks, and sing,'
il rulers' power of patronage is unlimited; His name is Ventura. I had a letter of inuttered by the soft and plaintive voice of wo- they can appoint whom they like, while the troduction to him, through some of my Paris
majestic official of the Quirinal has nothing friends. This morning I had a long converman, I was involuntarily led to exclaim:
but the power of consenting to nominations sation with him on various subjects, and
There is no harp on eanh so sweet
As the human voice Divine!
which he cannot hinder.
among others, that of religious toleration.
Shortly after, we had service in another As men, as citizens or as christians the He said, what i afterwards told him was
part ofthe camp, performed in the language Government in this matter are perfectly in worthy to be written in letters of gold that
of the natives—a number of them having the right. They should be honored for the ' the only evangelical means of propagating
followed us that far to take a last and affec- stand they are making. We do honor, and Christianity is the preaching of the word of
tionate leave of their preceptors.
applaud them. But as Romanists they are the gospel.' (L'unico mezzo evangelico da
I am much better pleased with the Spokans not right; as professed subjects of the Sec propagaro il Christianismo c la predicazionc
than any other Indians I have seen, and I of the Vatican they are inconsistant. The o la parola del Evangelo,) that is as I unhave reason to hope that the missionary la- power ofPius IX is only allowed to be nom- derstood him, the gospel cither preached or
read.
inal, not actual.
bors at that place have not been in vain.
Wednesday Ith. —Passed the day quite We conceive therefore, that the position He also gave me a copy of what is called
agreeably in the company ofMadam Walker, held at present cannot be maintained; that ' The New Arms of Rome,' which I have
conversing on the natural history of the re- one of the parties must yield, and either the not yet examined but which I take to be a
gion, character of the natives, their man- Pope by his own act becomes a mere con- treatise on the New Arms of Rome, which
ners and customs, volcanic eruptions, tertia- senting supernumerary, or the nation lodge is a device of his own, a cross in the midst
ry, or ingenious and aqueous geological for- with him the sole appointing power. Or yet of a shield, supported by the figure of libermations.
An intelligent and virtuous wo- again, a third alternative remains, thnt this ty on the one hnnd and religion on the othman, her price is far above rubies.' En- subjection to the Bishop of Rome cease to er, and joining hands before it in friendship.
be professed; and that which is now the Both are seated on the terraqueous globe,
camped on the Poluse river.
Saturday 10//V.—Made an early start and practice become the avowed theory of ' the from which a cross rises between them.—
reached Waiilatpu about 1, P. M. 'Twas a powers that be in Chile. To this issue Under the feet of religion is the Pantheon,
very sad and trying scene to them to wit- events, as we read them, are tending through- as the greatest monument of paganism,
ness the mouldering ruins ofthe former hab- out the entire length of the American conti- which religion has changed into a Christian
church. Liberty has one foot upon a chain,
itation of their worthy brother and sister. nent.'
and underneath is the. Coliseum, whewe slaves
They rested but an hour or two, and went
Pope. were immolated—a bloody monument of anout a lew miles and encamped till Monday, The Rev. Dr. King and the
when they will continue their way to the It is known to the public generally, that cient servitude. Liberty is crowned with
valley of the Willamette. May our good Dr. King, the indefatigable American Mis- olive, and from the head of religion proceed
citizens there give them a welcome recep- sionary at Athens, has, after long, and va- rays of light. In the middle of the cross
tion—where, may they live in peace, con- ried persecutions from the Greek ecclesias- are the keys of tbe triple crown, to 6how
tentment and happiness, until ordered else- tics, thought it expedient to abandon for a that by means of the Sovereign Pontiff", true
where by those for whom they labor; and time his station, and wait, at a distance from religion and true liberty are, or arc to be,
that they and their children may forever en- his family, for the excitement to pass away. established in the world. Underneath the
joy the smiles of the great God of the sera- After spending some time in Switzerland, he shield is written:—
La Nuova Anna di Roma,
phim and heathen, is the heart's sentiment is now at Rome; from whence he directed
La Religionc c la Liberia.'
RAMBLER. the following letter to the Secretary of the
of a
Padre Ventura says tho Pope is not afraid,
learn that the missionaries, viz., American Board of Missions:
October 18, 1847.. is decided and will go on with what he has
Rome,
with
Walker
and
Spaulding,
Messrs. Eels,
I have just been presented to Pius IX., begun. He appears to be a very intelligent
their families, have all safely arrived at Or- who is a very dignified and interesting man; man, and I am told that he is a very poweregon City, where they will remain, for the I neither kissed bis toe, nor his hand, nor ful speaker.
did he mine, but he bowed to me very poWhen I left him he embraced me in a very
present. [Ed. of Friend.
litely and I to him. Several presented at friendly manner. The second time I called
The Pope, vs. the President of tho same time with me, being Roman Cath- he gave me some very beautiful medals, one
olics, knelt very devoutly and kissed the, of which had the figure of Saint Peter on
Chile.
cross on his foot. He has much benignity the one side, and of Saint Paul on the other,
of
from
the
number
the
May
It appears
in his countenance, and I should judge he another of the Virgin Mary, &.C., all of
Neighbor, that the President and Council has a good degree of decision and firmness. which had been formally blessed by the
of State, have taken exceptions to recent He was born the 13th of May, 1792, and is Pope.
Another very interesting personage I have
Bulls lately received from Rome. The about two months older than myself.
Three
since
he
to
the
a
seen
days
gave
people
to-day, is the Cardinal Mezzofanti, who
Pope does not acknowledge the nominating kind of constitution, which was received speaks
fifty different languages. I was inpower of the President, to fill the office of with great rejoicing. In the evening a pro- troduced to him by Padre Ventura, and conArchbishop of Chile; and he also claims a cession was formed at the Piazzo del Popolo, versed with him in five or six different lansupreme control in the whole matter of gov- from whence an immense multitude marched guages, but principally in Arabic, which ho
up the Corso to the Quirinal Palace, with speaks very fluently. On my expressing a
erning the Chilean church. The editor of lighted
torches and banners waving, instru- desire to have his autograph, he retired and
the Neighbor makes the following remarks mental music and
singing, and reiterated wrote the following in English:
upon the subject.
shouts of Viva Pro JVbno,' answered from
many tongues resound among mankind,
' Greatnumber
Their
overwhelms the power ol mind ;
There can be no doubt but this is a com- the windows and doors, and balconies, by
under
singlish lines I write my name,
Here
plicated question. And it shows how desti- hats, and handkerchiefs waving, and shouts
1 like lhat noble language dear to lams.'
tute the profession of allegiance, to a for- of enthusiasm not to be mistaken. Before
I-MAZZOrAKTI.
eign and far distant Bishop is of any solidi- the Palace, were assembled fifty or sixty
ty, when it comes to the test. It may be all thousand persons of various descriptions,
Of all the arts music is the most divery agreeable to land the unity of the who sung and shouted ' Tiro Pro Nono,' vine. Vice derives but little aid from it; in
church of Rome under its one spiritual head, Long live Pius Ninth. It was indeod a bril- the vicious it awakens noble sentiments.
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Before leaving the ship, however, I informed which had been taken from where I landed
Narrative.
Wells, the first officer, that I should and carried about a quarter of a mile along
of part Mr.
Of the Events attendingtoIheIheMassacre
come
off" that night, if I lived, and requested shore, where I found Manuel with about one
Whaleship Triofthe crew belonging
to
him keep the ship as near land as would hundred ofthe wildest looking natives armed
ton, of New-Bedford, by Ihe Natives of be
safe, and in case he did not see me be- with muskets, pistols, cutlasses, lances, harSydenham's Island: by Thomas SrENCER, fore dark, to keep a bright light set. I also poons and spades. I immediately jumped
Master.
took with me a boat lantern, incase I should inlo the boat and asked Manuel whut he was
In the month of July, 1840, the American be belated. After a pull of fifty minutes I doing with her. He replied that he was gowhaleship Triton, of three hundred tons landed, secured the boat and oars, and went ing to carry her up to the point for fear
burthen, sailed from the port of New Bed- immediately, in company with Manuel, to the natives would stave her. I told him to
ford, under my command on a sperm whale look at»the articles he had for sale, and pur- return her immediately to where I left her,
cruise, in the Pacific and elsewhere.
chased two top-mast studdingsail booms, one and that I would be responsible for any damOn the 7th of January 1848, about 6 o'clock top-gallant mast, one first rate fluke-chain, age they might do her, which be declined
in the morning, the weather being pleasant, and one whaleboat. By this time it was sun- doing, stating that he, and he alone would
the wind moderate, and all hands in good down. We put the chain in the boat and be censured, should she become injured in
health and spirits, and employed in trying got all ready to go off*, und asked the natives any way. I then called to him by name,
out a whale caught the day previous, raised to bring the oars down, but as they showed and asked him whut he intended to do. He
Sydenham Island, distant about fifteen miles, no readiness to comply with my wishes, I replied, I am going on board to take your
bearing N. E. This island is one of the left two men by tbe boat, and the rest of us ship. Judge what a thrill of horror this deKing's Mill Group, in lat. 40 miles south, started for them. I could not find tho oars termination, pronounced in the most deliberlong. 174 deg. east, when first seen, seemed or Manuel for fifteen minutes. When I suc- ate manner by this arch villain, sent to my
like a forest of cocoanut trees adrift upon ceeded in finding him, he was surrounded by heart. I saw at once how hopeless our sitthe ocean. Shortly after making the Islands about 200 of the most ferocious and savage uation was, how completely we were caught
two canoes under sail were discovered steer- looking beings, who were almost entirely na- in the snare spread for us, and how utterly
ing for the ship, and at nine o'clock they ked, I ever saw, with whom he was busily vain all chances of relief were, still that mocame alongside, bringing for sale cocoanuts engaged talking, as I presume, about my- tive to action, never dormant in the human
and various articles which the natives in- self. I went up to him and asked him for heart un:il it ceases to beat, influenced me,
formed us formerly belonged to the Ameri- my oars and sail. He said that one of the and I determined at once to assume a bold
can whaleship Columbia, wrecked on this natives, pointing to him, would get them for attitude and refrain from evincing, as far as
Island about two years since.
me. The native immediately left the crowd, possible, any apprehension, or inclination to
After making suitable arrangements to re- followed by myself and crew, from house to succumb. I therefore replied to him that he
ceive them, in case they were disposed to house, until I became out of patience, and could not take her with all the natives on the
play false with us, by having the spades tak- returned to Manuel again, asking him what Island, that my men were trusty, tried, and
en down and placed within reach, I gave he meant by keeping my oars? He replied, true and if he made the attempt he would
permission for two to come on deck at a time, that the chiefs wished me to remain on shore loose his life, to which he replied that he
cautioning the men to be on hand in case during tbe night. I informed him it was im- could take her, that the men were all green
they should be needed. In taking these pre- possible, and that I should go on board that and he knew it, and that as for losing his
cautious measures I wished to impress upon night, if I lived, and requested him to give life he was not afraid to die, and that he
my officers and crew the necessity for vigi- me my oars immediately if he did not wish would make the attempt at all events.
lance and caution in their intercourse with a for trouble. He then said that the chiefs As soon as this cold blooded determinapeople proverbial for their treachery and dis- wanted to see us, and would not give them tion was made known, my first impulse
simulation; this was the more necessary as to me until morning. Upon receiving this was to put him to death, but while 1 was
most of my ship's company were young and reply, we started for some oars that belong- looking for some weapon to attack him with,
inexperienced and had never cruised among ed to him, which I had discovered while the natives gathered around and seized upon
the South Sea Islands, consequently had no looking for my own. They were suspended me, secured me in such a manner as to reaknowledge of their nature and disposition. to some cocoanut trees, which I climbed, der all attempts at further resistance foolish,
After making such purchases from the na- and handed down the oars, one at a time, to ish. They passed me out of the boat and
tives (who were about twenty in number) as the crew. The natives attempted to wrest seated me upon the shore, a large number of
I required, I took the two canoes in tow, them from us, but, by fighting our way, we them running off" with the boat.
braced forward the yards and stood along on reached the boat, and succeeded in getting As soon as I was seated I again addressed
my course. A little after nine, one of the her afloat. By this time it was quitdWark, Manuel, requesting an interview with him
canoes ran under and filed; four of the na- and the tide had fallen so much that we did at his house, where I hoped to find some
tives berbnging to her I took on board, the not dare to venture over the reef, which sur- weapon with which I could slay him. On
other canoes taking three, that number being rounded the Island, there being a very heavy entering the door of his house, I discovered
as many as they could carry. In order to surf on, which left the rocks entirely bare a sword, but no sooner had my eye rested
land tbe natives, J commenced working in at times, and fearing that all would be lost upon it, than Manuel, who divined my intenfor the land, in hopes that more ca'ioes would in making the attempt, we reluctantly steer- tion, rushed and secured it, thus thwarting
come alongside, when I agreed with them to ed for the shore again, the only alternative my determination. Failing in this, I adopttake the natives on shore, by giving thenf Jeft us to adopt. Upon landing, we secured ed a milder course and endeavored to negosome tobacco as a compensation. In one of the boat and unloaded the chain, after which, tiate with him for the safety of myself, ship's
these canoes I found a Portugese by the we repaired to Manuel's house and enquired company, and ship, asking him what his moname of Manuel, whom I allowed to come for him; being told that he was in a large tive was in wishing- to take the ship. He
on board, who spoke very good English.— house some distance off", we repaired thither, stated in reply that the James Stewart, of
In conversation with him he stated that he and not finding him, returned again to his St. Johns, New Brunswick, had been there
had been discharged at the Islands, about house, accompanied by hundreds of natives, about three weeks since, and had purchased
ten or eleven months since, from a French where we met with no better success in our articles to the amount of about $300; that
whaler, and that he had also sailed in the search. Leaving the men in the house, 1 upon his going on board to receive the monAmerican ship Nantucket, of Nantucket.— walked along the beach until I came to some ey, they refused to pay him, and drove him
In statue, he was about five feet ten, well ship's timbers, and seating myself on one of overboard without giving him a farthing, and
and strongly made, with a countenance pure- them, I began to reflect upon my highly em- now he intended to have his pay. I told him
ly Portugese, and with the restless, roving barrassing and disagreeable situation, and that I would pay him in dollars or anything
eye peculiar to his countrymen. He also to consider the best method of extricating in the ship, and take his receipt to that effect.
informed me that he had a first rate fluke- myself from it. While thus engaged, I No, he replied, I have the bird in my hands,
chain for sale, and not having one in the discovered, though the night was very and I will pick him at my leisure. I then
ship largo enough to hold a heavy whale, I dark, some natives running through the co- asked him what he wanted that was on board.
bargained fowt, and also some spare spars. coanut grove with oars on their backs. As His reply was all the good things. I then
At 4, P. M., the ship being close in with the soon as I made this discovery, I called for enquired what they were. He enumerated
land, lowered the starboard boat and pulled the men and "gave chase to the natives, fol- tobacco, pipes, amunition, money, arms, infor the shore, having Manuel in company. lowing them alone until I came to the boat, struments, &c. I told him I would give
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him all these articles if he would let my men]i mile distant, and near enough for me to dis- on board as a recompense, but my offer was
go on board and get them for him, intending; cover the second mate at the top-munt cross rudely repulsed By a shove among the rocks,
to deceive him, in order to put the mate oni trees on the look-out. With clenched hands or a demonstration on their part to cut my
his guard, but he was entirely too cunning, and strained eyes I watched them on board throat if I was not quiet. As well might I
and could not be deceived, but agreed that to discover if they had taken cognizance of have asked aid from the beasts of the field
I might write a note to that effect to the aught to excite their suspicions and alarm; as from them. At length night, dark, sable
mate. To this I would not consent, and he but there was nothing upon which to hang a and gloomy, with her garments spangled
threatened, in case I did not comply with his,hope that the evil designs ofthe new comers with silvery stars, closed upon the scene,
suggestion, to take my life. I wished toii were suspected. One by one the boat's shutting from our view the doomed ship as
know what he would gain by it, that I wasicrew ascended the side without molestation, she sailed to the northward by the wind.—
entirely in his power, and could do him no and soon after tho boat was hoisted —flying- We watched the poor old vessel, which had
barm, whereas, by letting me live, he might jib and main-top-gallant sail furled. ' The been so often to us an ark of refuge and a
find me of some service to him. After con- conspiritors were in Rome!' and like one Ihome of safety, until she faded away and
sulting with the natives for sometime, he in-' laboring under the night-mare—soul and bo- was lost in the darkness; then slowly walkformed me that he would not kill me at pres- dy convulsed—a prey to the most torturing ied away from the beach to tho house we ocent, and then arose to take his departure.— anxiety and the most horrible fears, I wan- icupied the night previous, surrounded by a
Upon my persisting in following, the natives dered about, watching the fated ship, as she inumber of ferocious savages, armed iv vainstantly secured me and quietly set me worked off"and on the shore. I did not know rious ways, ready at a moment's warning, to
down, with their arms, of various kinds and what to make off" her manoeuvirs; that she take our lives.
description, suspended over my head, and, had fallen a prey to Manuel and his assoMomentarily expecting an attack on the
with gestures and motions, then bade me be ciates I could hardly doubt; —but if so, why part of the natives, we passed a sleepless
quiet and remain where I was. For the did not they run her on shore? what could night, each busy with his own train ofreflecspace of two hours I was thus guarded; at they be waiting for? I asked myself if there tions and desponding thoughts. Infancy, in
the end of this time they allowed me my was any chance that she would escape from its innocence, was not more helpless than
freedom, when I went to look for the crew, the toils of the snarcr—but my heart told we. What mattered strength where strength
surrounded by about one hundred natives, me none; and finally I came to the conclu- was but weakness? or the ability to conceive
after a long ramble, I found William Peets, sion they were only waiting for high water where the means to execute were wanting?
boat-steerer, and John Gomes, carpenter, to beech her,' and end her career with our What deeds of violence might now be enacwho returned to the house with me and re- own.
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ting on board of our ship? What shrieks of
mained. We armed ourselves with copper At about G P. M., she stood very close in- agony rending the heavens and piercing the
bolts, &.c, and took possession of a small to the land, much closer than she had ever depths of the ocean, startling the sea-monroom, with the determination of defending been before, and I, with my companions in ster from his prey? Night, gloomy night,
it while we lived. We passed the night misfortune, were of the opinion that she was thou wcrt not made for laughter, but for
among ourselves in comparing notes, and in on her last tack, and that the dread state of thoughts solemn and gloomy as thyself! for
reflecting upon our situation, and what wasisuspense we had endured for so many weary hearts heavy with wo—for the revels of
to be done. What a change the passing hours was about to. be terminated by the fiends—for the mad orgies of the mad—for
away of a few hours had made in our situa- realization of our worst fears. No one but (deeds of violence—for murder and for vice!
tion; but yesterday we were the free rovers i God will ever know my feelings. I felt con- Slowly and wearily the hours of darkness
upon the free sea—happy, contented and fident that all my ship's company had been swept by, and a faint streak of light, resting
cheerful—our hearts animated with hope cruelly murdered—which fate would also be almost upon the eastern horizon, proclaimed
our hands free and unshackled as our ours as soon as the ship was beached, and the coming of day.
thoughts; now, the criminal in his cell, con- not a soul would be left from the unfortunate At daylight, all of our little band again
demned to death, was happier than we, who Triton to tell of her sad, eventful history re-assembled
upon the beach, and with full
•knew not what our fate was to be, or that ofI and fate. As these gloomy thoughts passed hearts watched
for the Triton. At last,
our comrades—no shackles weighed uponi throught my mind, my heart sank within me; when we
never to see her again, we
our hands, but the load upon our spirits was i my fate was scaled!—the last page in the discoveredthought
her a long way off, slowly driftdreary and dark indeed. Thus passed away volume of life had been written, and I was ing away. I knew at once that another act
the night until the night became day, and! to die!—Die away from friends, from family, in this melancholy and mournful tragedy was
the light of morn gradually dawned uponi from home and all the idols of my heart! I finished—that Manuel's diabolical schemes
land and sea, upon the free man and the! was to die ignominiously by the hand of say- were
accomplished—all was lost; and satiscaptive, the savage and the christian. ■ ages—butchered in cold blood—cut off in fied that
in a short time we too would share,
all
met
the
shore
with
kind
voice
to
side,i the bloom of manhood,
on
no
Shortly after we
t
the fate of our companions, on board, we
and discovered the good old Triton standing; sooth my spirit in its parting flight, but in armed ourselves with
clubs, with the deterin for the land with all sail,set. She contin- ■ its stead the shriek of the savage—the yell mination to sell our lives as dearly as possishore
it
seemed
of
murderued approaching the
until
as i of triumph—the exulting shout
ble, and fight to the last.
though they could hear our hail on board, ers and of foes!—not the voice of ministerand not more than a mile off. The beach ing angels, but the malignant howl of fiends At about four in the afternoon, we discovwas thronged with natives, and upon our at- ■crying for my blood! Thousands of suchi ered three boats and three canoes coming on
tempting to signalize with the ship we were thoughts rushed through my mitrd as I stood shore, the ship being by this time out ofsight
last seen—standing to the northcompelled, by superior numbers, and after viewing the ship as she still ncared the shore; —when
some resistance, to retire from the shore, but at length she gracefully wound round off ward. All was now confusion and excitewith the sad conviction that there was no shore, with her head yards to the mast, and ment on shore; the natives running to and
fro like madmen, evidently greatly disturbed.
earthly means left in our power of making all seemed quiet and regular.
known to our friends the imminent danger Once more I breathed again, and heard About six o'clock, the excitement reached
the voice of the Syren bidding me hope; its height, when we were forced by about
they were in.
o'clock
o.
About 7
once more visions of escape haunted my 150 natives to go with them some distance
my boat, in charge
After
Manuel, having with him eight or ten na- -mind, and all thought of present danger van- from the house we had occupied.
tives armed to the teeth, left the shore and-1 ished. I knew not, however, how to ac- walking for sometime, we refused to go any
attempted to return. Then it
pulled for the ship. As they bounded along; count for the proceedings on board the ship, farther, and
over the waves on their errand of mercilessI but it was very evident to my mind that she was they informed us that the ship was taken, and that all on board had been killed—
destruction and death, we watched themi was still in the hands of her legitimate mas- Manuel
and some of the natives being
with the most intense anxiety, and prayed-1 ters. I did not think my mate would alin our hearts that some unforscen eventt low the natives to be on board without con- among the number—and that now they were
to kill us. Aa soon as this intelligence
might occur to save our companions from fining them; but if he had done so, why had goingmade
known to us, four of the stoutest
the hunters of blood and the agents of de- he not sent a boat on shore for me? The was
struction. The wind, which blows alike fori' whole affair was a mystery and inexplicable; natives picked me up, and others seizing upwe
the evil and the good, wafted them on theirr I knew not what to think. Once more I en- on the crew, we were forced apart, as
never
to
again.
supposed,
on;
way, and about nine o'clock we saw the boatt deavored to bribe the natives to- put me
[to bb continued.]
go alongside—the ship by this time about a board of the ship; offering everything I hadl
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THE "FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1848.
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Spoken.
NOTICE.
The Debt on the Chapel.—It is our
Fisher of the California spoke April 15lh bark Cherowould respectful!}' inform
undersigned
privilege to acknowledge in this number of* keeCapt.
of New Redrurd, 1450 whale 340 sperm. 22nd, Sarah Parthe public that he has opened a Butcher's Shop
ker of Nantucket, 800 whale 200 sperm, 2 whale* this season
the Friend, many very generous donations, 261h,
Fhza Adams of New Bedford, 1 whale. 26th, Cortes of in the building lately occupied by Mr. Tibbey,
ew Bedford, 3 whales. May 31st, David Paddock of Nan- where he will bo prepared at all times to supply
in behalf of the Chapel. We feel under Ntucket,
1800 whale 600 sperm, 17 whale* this season. June
Indiaof New London, 1600 whale, 14 whales this season. those who may favor him with their patronage with
peculiar obligation, not only to those who ''Hi,
Istb, I'm nut-ii of New Bedford, 12(H) whale 600 sperm, nothing beef at the following prices:
ft'uson. -l-i, Candacc of New London, 10 whales this
Choice pieces for family use,
5n per 11>.
have contributed their money for this object, this
season. 22d, Vesper of New London, 1900 whale, 10 whales
THE
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pieces 'or
lb.
Ordinary
family
per
season.
but also to certain gentlemen who have ad- iliinBhtpsspoken
4c per lb.
Uy the quarter for ships, &c,
by Whaleship South Amcrlrn, in Japan Pea.—
6,
Friendship,
June
four
whales
1850
barlitFaiihaven,
season,
Beef,
on
Corned
per lb.
vocated our cause. The present debt
n-Is all; fib, Lagoda, New Ucdford, two whales ibis season,
No pains will be spared in accommodating famibad
by
fifteen
men
took
three
boats
desertion;
loal
them;
the 'Chapel, Reading and Vestry Rooms,' 11th, David Paddock, nineteen whabu this season;Willi
22d, Neva, lies and others with the kind and quantity required.
JOHN NEDDLEB.
is $1,021,6(5. It is to bo hoped that others nreexport, two whales this season, 350 barrels all; 23d, India,
New London, eighteen wbtiles ibis season; 23d, BhefPeld Bag*
Honolulu, Aug. 19, 1848.—3w
whales this season, 3400 barrelsall; 25th, Milike minded will be disposed to aid forward Harbor, fourteen
lo. New Hedford, fifteen whales this season; 87th, Atholl. St.
LAHAINA CHAPLAINCY.
John, 900 barrels, all well. July 3d, Samuel Robertson, 1400
this undertaking. The benefits attending barrels
seasouf 2BOO all.
Divine service will l.c held in the Seamen's Chapel,
the alterations are fully acknowledged and
every Sabbath, at 11 o'clock, A. M. Seamen, residents
Memorandn*
and visiters, are kindly invited In
was to leave Liverpool 15tb The office <>f the Chuplain is a attend.
experienced, by all who worship at the Chap- The brie Spencer, ('apt. Bell,Starkcy,
short distance from the
May
with an Assorted cargo to
use,
4c
Janion A Co.
The American schooner Honolulu, hence 1h days, bad nr- Chapel, on the same street, towards the sea. All perel.
at r*an Fraueisco and hailed for Columbia River July sons wishing lo converse with him, procure the Holy
On the 27th of November last, at a meet- rived
Scriptures, or religious publications, hooks &c., will be
I4th.
English bark Janet was laying at San Francisco when ;always welcome, between the hour* of :> and G P. M.
ing of ship-masters, held at the Chapel, a Oh'The
Sabine left.
T. E. TAYLOR, Chaplain.
The American brig Henry lind arrived at Monterey from Lahaina, July 20, 184R.
vote was unanimously passed, authorizing Mn/ntlan.
tf
The
Eveline
schooner
"notice
reports
Honolulu,
Newel!,
Am
nt
i"
to
invite
officers
and
masters,
the Chaplain
Columbia River, 13 days from San Francisco.
To Seamen and Strangers.—The Seamen's Chap3camen in port, or who might visit this port, English hark Jane) at Ban Francisco unable to discharge.
el is open for Public Worship every Sabbath, al 11 o'clock,
A. M. t and 7j, I*. M. Seats pbee.
in future, to aid forward tho undertaking.
Religious services will be held At the Vcstry-KoonPORT OF LAHAINA.
every Thursday evening. Usually, there willbe'a Lee
Tho chaplain feels much encouraged, to
delivered,
lure
Arrived.
hope that the debt will be fully liquidated be- A tiff. 11—Am whaleahip Canton, Fisher, New Bedford, 21 The Seamen's Concert for Prayer is held at tho Vestr-j
fore many months shall elapse.
months, 400 sperm, 2200 whale.
14.—Am whaleahip Momiino, Russell, Nantucket, 36 months,
300sperui. 1300 whale.
wbaleahlp Caroline, Carey, New Bedford, 23 months.
Am
MARRIED.
300 sperm, 20f>0 whale.
In this town, on the 15th lost by William Miller, Esq., 11. Aug. 81.—Souih America,Bowie, Providpnre, full.
D. M.'a Consul General, Mil. JoiKPU Booth to Minn Anna 23—Rousseau, Smith, New Beford, 36 months, leoo sperm,
MlGuirb.
600 whale, WK)O lbs. bone.
,
DIED.
In Linn County, Oregon, April 11, 1P1«,after an illness of 14
days. Mr. Calkd Rouuß", formerly of Newton, Ma**.
PASSENGERS.
In the Penco from Valparaiso—Messrs. 11. R. Kunhardt and
11. kirrhiK r
In thoTcpic from Francisco—E. A. Suwurkrop, Eaq., Royal Danish Consul*.
In the Eveline from Columbia River—Mr. George M. Stanley, and captain* lady.
In the Paramatta for Tahiti—Mr. and Mrs. A bell, 11. Ilawes.
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF HONOLULU.
Arrived.
July 22—American schooner Indiana, Crosby, 35 days from
CentralAmerica.
26—French brig New Perseverance, Boyer, 13 days from
Tahiti.
July 30—American brig Sabine,Chatflchl, 1G days from San
Francisco, viaLahiana.
Aug. (»— IIrem en brig Moctezuma, 33 days from Mazatlan.
h—American whale ship Call strata, Fisher, New Bedford,
S3 inoulbs oift, 400 sperm 3000 whale, lssu whale this season.
Aug. 10.—Am uhiiirsiiip Eleanor, Pendleton, Mjbtic, 36
month*, 150 sp., Ifcso wli, 500 whale season.
11.—Chileun brig l\»co, Olid, 66 dajs from Valparaiso, with
mdz.
14.—Eng.brig Tepic, Luce, 14 days from San Francihco,
gold dust and lumber.
Am brig Eveline, Goodwin, 13 days from Columbia River,
lumber, salmon,dec, tn S. 11. Willihiur & Co
Hi.—Am whaleshlp Cortrs, Swift, New Bedford, 21 months,
125 sp., 2tWo wh 1300 whale season.
Am whaleshlp Canton, Fisher, New Bedford, 24 months, 400
sp.. 2200 wh., Htiu vrflule season.
17.—Hawaiiansehr. Carlnta, Jurnvitch, from Guynias
A"g. 23.—Schooner Julian, Murtin, tt<daye I'rom Hong Kong
11. B. M.'a bark Plover, T. E. Moore Commander, 42 days
from Callao.
DONATIONS.
(TO PAY DEBT THEBEON.)
Captain Lewis, ship Matilda,
*6 00
do
A Sailor
1 00
Augustus Peterson
do
1 00
Frederick P. Coulter do
1 00
do
1 00
OcorEC A. Thomas
[.anckenan
do
1 00
W. H.
Williams
do
1 00
Geocgo
do
60
Peter Wilson
1 00
Andrew D. Fowler
do
1 00
George W. Farringlon do
1 00
do
W H Lanckman
2 00
John Norman, sail mkr do
Chas. Laws, steward do
2 00
FOR THE CHAPEL,
Total
Commander Glynn, U. S. S. Preble.
Captain Bloomfietd. ship Paramatta
do
Mr. Smith, 1st officer
Crew
do
Mr. Howe, shin John Coersrshall
do
Mr. Richmond
S. P. Daatgclt
do
Captain Hill, ship Rhone
do
Mr. J. H. Pascnll
Mr. David Oliphant do
Charles Kou
do
do
R Knight*
Wilson
do
N.
0. Barrett
do
J. Hrown
do
C. Brook field
do
do
W. R. Bushed
do
W. H. Antoni
Christ
do
TCash
do
Sailed.
do
July 25—American whale ship Junius, Smith, to cruise.
G. Ready
James Steward
do
27—American schoonerIndiana, Crosby, Hongkong.
2d—Spnui«hbrig Flecba, Vaasjuet, for Manila.
G. Mililwater
dn
29—U. S. ship Preble, t'npt. Glynn, for i bio a.
iley, superc'tro do
J.
M.
Fi
July 31—American ship Rhone, Hill, for Sun Francisco.
W. C. Siout, passenger do
Aug. X—U. 8. ship Preble, Capl. Glynn, for Hongkong.
do do
2—Hawaiian bark Mary Francis, Gould, for Mnzallan via C. E. Welmnre
H G. Wotmorc do do
Ban Francisco.
J. Matthews
do do
3—Hawaiian brlgEuphemia, Vinget, forBan Francisco.
do do
Aug. 6—Hawaiian schooner Kekauoiiohl, Treadway, for G. H. Bruchl
San Francisco.
do
do
P. Phelps
Total
Total
5 00
5 00
«2r, no
*2 00
1 00
1 00
»1 00
tlO 00
3 00
2 00
SO
50
60
50
1 00
2 00
1 00
.'>0
50
1 00
60
50
60
10 no
10 00
2 00
2 50
2 00
3 00
,
Hawaiian schoonerAriel, Grifhn, for San Fmncisco.
7—American brtg Sabine, fur Lahaiua.
10—American ship Matilda, Lewis for Hongkong.
10—Hawaiian schooner Starling, Menties, for Coltimbiu
River.
Aug. 17 —Eng. hark Paramatta, Bloomfield, for Tahiti.
Aug. 20.—Brig Sabine, Clmtfleld, for San Francisco.
21.—Brig Topic, Luce, for San Francisco.
22.—Brig Perseverance JBoyer, for San Francisco.
23.—American whale ahip Eleanor, Pendleton, Mystlo, t<
araise.
S19 50
«20 00
*K» 00
100
Total
Captain Pfannkuchc, ship Mociezuma
Mr. J. P. Jayne
855 00
2 60
3 00
FOR TITB FR1ESD.
Captnin Luce, John Coggshall
Mr. Champion, Mnlilda
Found on editor's Uibla
A Sailor
t3 00
3 00
S 00
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Room ihe third Monthly evening each month.
Seamen belonging lo vessels (of all nations) visiting
this port are inviied lo call at the Chaplaincy Study.
where they will be gratuitously supplied with copies oi
the Friend and other reading matter, ft will be most
convenient for the Chaplain to receive calls from Seamen
between 9 and 1 o'clock, P. M.
Public services at the Native Churches,on the Sabbath,
commence at 9i, A. M., and
J*. M.
The Seamen's Reading Room is open at all hours ol
the day. Strangers arriving and having late foreign pa.
pers. are respectfully invited to aid iv keeping said room
supplied with useful reading mailer.
gjf Donations are respectfully solicited for the support
ofthe Chaplaincy, nnd the publication of Tbe Friend.'
An annua] report of nil donations is made to the American Seamen's Friend Society, in New York. Any person contributing the sum of 6.~>u is entitled to become a
Life Director n| ihe Society, and by 820 to become an
Honorary Life Member.
SAMUEL C DAMON,
Seamen's Chaplain.
Honolulu, April 1. tf.
Notice to Luhuina Subscribers.
The Rev. Mh. Taylor will now act as Agent for the
Friend," at Lahaina, and the irregularity which has attended the forwarding of your papers, it is hoped, will no
longer be experienced. Mr. T* will employ a carrier,
who will deliver the p;iper.
D'Aubignc's History of the Reformation,
in 4 vols.
A few copies of this interesting work, elegantly hound
sale
are
for
at
the Study ofthe Seamen's Chapcloth,
in
lain.
This edition is prefaced wilh the following notice by
the author:—
1 have revised this translation line by line, nnd word
by word. It h the only one which 1 have corrected.
"Signed,
J. H. Merle D'Aiiik.se."
Just received nnd for Sale,
At tbe Chaplain's Study, a fresh supply ofthe publication* ol the American Tract Society.
Also—A complete sett ol the Christian Library,"' in
!."» vols. Price, 52.'»,00.
The Friend, Mound.
The Friend, bound, for one, two, or more years, can be
obtained al the Chaplain's Study.
A few entire sets
remain unsold. A deduction will he made from the subscription price to persons purchasing more than one vol-
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Seamen will never be charged more than the actual
cost of ihe publication aud binding.
if.
THE
FRIEND:"
A Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance,
Seamen, Murine and (General Intelligence.
PUBLIBHKD
AND EDITED
BY
SAMUEL C. DAMON, SKAMEN'S CHAPLAIN.
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veral times some of the natives rushed luri-■1 and placed them where they could he at hand
me, as though determined to) in case they were needed. Manuel also
.have my life, but were restrained by others,! loaded his firearms for the same purpose, as
Narrative
[who were more inclined to spare it. Through- he averred, and the nipples of one of his pisOf the Erenlx attending the Massacre of part out the whole of the meeting the old lady tols being out of repair, the mate assisted
of the crew belonging lo the fVhalexhip Tri- kept by my side, and every opportunity slie> him to put it in order. Previous to this, the
ton, of New-Bedford, by the Nittivex of had, she would add her voice to the delibera- cooper of the vessel, not liking the appear■
Sydenham's Island: by Thomas Spencer, tions, apparently with great effect, in my be- ■ nnce of things, and having some knowledge
hours,
Master.
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of the treacherous nature of the South Sea
meeting
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about
when all quieted down about me. Hut ai Islanders, expressed his fears to the mate
[concluded!
I was carried to an island, distant about short distance oil', the natives from all partsi that all was not as it should be; and advised
901) feet from the main island, and placed in' of the island had collected, to get their share him to turn the natives out of the ship or sea large house. As soon as I was seated, tin- [ofthe property that belonged to Manuel, cure them. To which he replied, that their
natives brought in all their arms andwar which the cheifs were about distributing. numbers were too small to do any harm, and
implements, and arranged them on one |At first, everything went on qnietly and or- ■ that he did not like to use them harshly
side of the house. At length one ol'the most'derly, but at last, not being so well satisfied, while the captain was in the power of their
desperate looking among them sprang for a la general rush was made upon the property, friends on shore. Affcr the pistols were
spade and advanced towards me, chanting a and the wildest scene of confusion, turmoil loaded, the mute allowed the Portuguese to
war song, and going through his manoeuvres' and strife ensued. Many a black eye couldI remain in the cabin, and placing his own
of cutting my head ofT. In an instant, an old,.he seen after the affray, though I believe noi pistols upon the table, he seated himself in a
chief woman sprang towards me and tabooed lives were lost.
Inge China chair with the intention of keepme, patting me first rapidly on the breast About 10, P. M., William, a native of the ing awake in case any disturbance should
and then on my back, repeating at the same Sandwich Islands, came to me and reported occur, in which event he had directed the setime some words, as fast as possible. The that he had jumped overboard after the af- cond mate to call him; but being fatigued
natives attempted to take her from me, roar- fray had commenced, and swam on shore and exhausted for the want ofrest the night
ing with rage for their prey; but her hus- from the ship; and from him I learned that, previous, fell asleep. When Manuel had
band immediately interfered, and gave me about 9 o'clock in the morning Manuel came satisfied himself that the mate was lost to all
his name—that of Cngio—by which I was ialongside, with a number of natives, in the consciousness, he quietly secured the pistols,
during my stay on the island, always call- boat, and was immediately questioned by went on deck with them, and commenced
ed,
the mate in relation to myself, and the rea- arming the natives with spades; the second
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Thus was I saved from a certain and sons that had detained me on shore. Manuel mate observing which, walked up to him,
speedy death by the moral heroism of a replied, that on landing on the evening pre- and enquired what he intended to do, when
poor, benighted native woman, who risked viously, my boat had been capsized in the .Manuel presented a pistol to his head and
her own life and reputation, and all, to save !breakers, and that I had been so badly in- ordered him below or he would blow his
from perishing one of a race she had been!jured as to be unable to come off at present. brains out; whereupon, the second male
taught to regard as an enemy. Without ed- The mate then asked, where are the men? quietly withdrew to the cabin, and informed
ucation—without Christianity, and with rude \ when M. stated that they were not at hand Mr. Wells, the mate, of what was occuring
and imperfect notions of moral right or \when he left, and he did not think it worth i on deck. Mr. W. immediately rushed on
wrong—listening alone to the soft pleadings iwhile to wait for them. The mate observing ideck with his sword. By the time he reachof a woman's gentle heart, she threw herself ipistols, cutlasses, &.C, in the boat, enquired ied the deck, Manuel had shot the man at the
between me and those who sought my life; iwhat they meant? To which Manuel repli- Ihelm and the cooper, and stood ready to reand by this single act of mercy, has won for ed, he was obliged to take them wi/h him to ■ceive him. A scuttle ensued, in which Mr.
herself—l hope and believe—'a place eter- (defend himself from some of the natives who Wells lost his sword, and Manuel having
nal in the heavens.' The wide spread repu- \were hostile to him. He farther stated, that isucceeded in getting possession of it, made
tation of her who saved from destruction the |I had sent him off'to tell the mate to send on ian attcack upon him and drove him, after inhardy Virginia pioneer, be hers ! Such shore 10 empty casks, well becketcd, to Iflicting several severe wounds, into the fore
deeds, of heroism, courage and mercy sleep imake a raft for the purpose of bringing ofTIhold. The cooper though severely woundnot with the dead, but shine out like stars tthe chains and anchors that had been pur- ed, came to the assistance of the mate, and
through the night of time, finding worship- (chased on shore, and wished for him to re- succeeded in killing two of the natives, but
pers, in heaven and on earth. Foiled in his |main on board until there was a suitablelwas finally overpowered, and cut up in the
designs by the courage of this brave-hearted |time to land, which, in his opinion wotdd not imost shocking manner by Manuel and his
woman, the native who sought my life, for a (occur before the next morning; all of which crew. While Manuel was thus engaged,
moment seemed bewildered and amazed; but 1being satisfactory to the mate, he allowed Mr.
1 Brighton, the third mate, who had been
gradually, as the truth flashed upon him, |Manuel and his crew of savages to come on Isleeping in one of the boats, upon the cranes
that his prey was about to escape, his eye Iboard.
and was aroused from his slumbers by the
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blazed with terrible indignation, and foaming During the day, the mate inquired several inoise of the affray, jumped on deck, and
at the mouth with rage, he yelled forth his |.times of Manuel if the islanders could be'.seizing a lance, which was at hand, killed
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and if they were peaceably inclined. Manuel
and a native. Two of the natives,
imprecations and threats in a voice tlint[trusted,
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Bounded like the mad roar of the tortured;'To which he replied, yes, and did all in his who were secreted under a bench on deck,
bull, and the earth fairly trembled—as'|power to quiet any suspicions, in relation to Ithen made an attack upon him, and after
though shook by an earthquake—under his'ithem, which may have been excited in the iwounding him severely, drove him overboard,
infuriated tread.
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of the mate or any of the. ship's com- when he swam around and joined the second
jminds
In a short time, about 40 warriors and!]pany. The mate, feeling some suspicion Imate and 5 of the men, who when the fight
chiefs assembled and held a council over |that all was not right, and thinking it advisa- 1first commenced, jumped for one ofthe waist
me; during which their debafes ran very |ble to make the necessary preparations to boats, cut her adrift from the falls and fled,
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high, and much excitement prevailed; so-;assist them if attacked, loaded his firearms.lleaving their comrades and ship to their fate.
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THE FRIEND, OCTOBER, 1848
When the fight ended, there was but one na- and assistance—nor in this only. A more then came the deceptive calm, and the wild
tive left unhurt and two wounded. These faithful, generous, self-denying creature I tempest, in all its fury was upon us! Almost
men held possession of the ship until the next never saw; often, and often, when he was within hail lay the ship under close reefed
morning, (the 19 of January,) when about 25 almost dying with hunger, he has spent hours main-top-sail, and there were we under her
fresh natives came oft from shore and com- in going from house to house in search of lee, left to perish! Can it be wondered that
menced plundering the ship of everything, food for me, which when found, he would under such mingled emotions of despair, rage
commencing at the cabin. After plundering never taste nor touch, until I compelled him and grief, we gave expression to our feelings
her of all that they could lay their hands on, to do so through fear of giving me offence. in heaping imprecations, heavy and bitter,
they loaded their capoes and two of the ship's While in this narrative there is much of a upon the heads of those who had left us thus
boats, and got all ready to leave the ship. revolting and horrible nature, it is indeed to die! The only hope we had of outliving
Aboqt this time a young man by the name of pleasant to record such instances of noble the tempest was in keeping our frail bark beWin. Pursier, ofNew Bedford, a very pro- heartedness and worth—such evidences of fore the wind and sea, which had risen very
mising youth, and to whom I was much at- the better part of Man's better nature, and rapidly and was exceedingly rough. This I
tached, came on deck, when these savages the more pleasing traits of humanity. It is succeeded in doing by working constantly at
walked deliberately up to him and cut him one of my most earnest wishes that I shall the steering oar for four hours; had the boat
to pieces in the most horrible manuer. As yet have it in my power to reward in a suit- broached to during any portion of this time,
soon as the natives got possession of the ship, able manner, the faithful and noble hearted we must have all perished. Shortly after
they espied, at the mast-head, a native of conduct of this poor native, for services which the storm burst upon us, the frail canoe beone of the adjacent islands, belonging to the need only be known to be admired. Thro'jJgan to leak so badly as to excite consternaship, who had fled there for safety. Promis- him I communicated to the natives that the tion and terror among her crew, and several
ing not to hurt him, they called him down Triton had gone for a man-of-war, which times the cry was raised among them that
and placed him at the helm, directing him to would soon be here, and would destroy all the boat was sinking; but by constant bailing
run the vessel on shore. Up to the present upon the Islands if we were maltreated or we succeeded in keeping her afloat until the
time, he had succeeded in keeping the ship abused in any way; and on the other hand, storm abated and the sea became more modsome distance from the land; but finding if we were treated well we would intercede, erate, when we attempted again to make
that they were bent upon beaching her, he for them. We farther promised that if we sail, but in so doing we carried away the
watched for the first favorable moment, and succeeded in getting on board of any vessel, mast. After fishing it up we made another
sprang again into the rigging. As soon as we would recompense their kindness by pre- attempt to get the sail hoisted, when a simihe got aloft, he looked around, and spying sents of tobacco, Sic.
lar misfortune befel us. The third time by
the boat in which the second and third mates While Dick was making known this in- reducing it one half, we were more fortunate,
were, sang out sail ho ! and thus, by his telligence to the natives a sail hove in sight, and again our frail vessel commenced moving
of mind, saved the ship and the which we supposed at once was the Triton, on through the gloom of night and waste of
ives of the remainder of her crew. As soon as she made her appearance at about the waters. The heavens were still o'erspread
at) the natives heard the cry, all was panic same point where she was last seen.
By with blackness, and the only guide we had
and confusion among them; and without means of threats and promises our faithful to steer our trackless way by was Orion's
waiting to discover the truth of the report, native succeeded in getting a canoe to go on [belt, which we caught sight of only once duthey fled for shore, taking with them all that board, and by the time we got it afloat the ring this horrible and memorable night.
they could carry of their plunder; when ship was not more than eight miles off, steer- At sunrise the weather cleared up, and
the native boy referred to came on deck—ran ing by the wind. With hearts buoyant with the sun shone out clear and brightly. Shortly
the ship down for the boat and her crew, and hope we gave chase and opened upon the after sunrise we discovered the ship we had
picked them up.
ship very rapidly; with a favorable wind and been in chase of the day before, bearing
Before leaving the vessel, the savages had under a press of sail we bounded along, the N. W. from us. At this time we were headinformed my native boy that they had mur- canoe fairly flying over the crested waves ing E. by N. we immediately tacked for him
dered myself and the men with me. This in- which rolled along her course. At 2 p. m. and succeeded in getting within half a mile
formation he gave to the mate, as soon as he we lost sight of the land, the ship then boing of the vessel, and near enough to see that
came on board, which decided him to fill about 4 miles distant, staggering under all our appearance was exciting considerable
away, and shape his course for Oahu. Two sail, apparently with the wish to avoid us; sensation on board. Every means of making
days after this unfortunate affair, the Triton but onward our good boat flew, like a staunch jour situation known to them, that we could
was spoken by Capt. Riddell, of the ship hound, at every bound lessening the distance 'think of, was then adopted. In the first place
Japan, and was supplied by him with a sex- between us and the chase, until by 7 o'clock;;the sail was lowered and our shirts taken off
tant and watch, and advised to continue on we were so near her as to discover without and hoisted upon the mast, then half-masted,
her course. To Capt. Riddell lam indebted any difficulty the seams in her deck, but as then hauled up and down, during all ofwhich
(for many ofthe particulars heretofore related. yet there was no evidence of an intention on time our hands were raised imploringly, beAt daylight, on the 11th of January, all of the part'of those who controlled her to com- seeching thctn in the name of God, of Mercy,
us met once more, when each had his own municate with us, on the contrary everything''and of Humanity, to succor and relieve us
separate tale of adventure to relate. When indicated a settled disposition on the part of from our trials and tribulations; but all to
we were separated, the night previous, I those on board to avoid us. At last the no purpose.—Deaf to all our intercessions
never expected to meet again on earth, any most hopeful began to despond, and as night and our prayers, heedless of our fate, they
of my unfortunate comrades; but the eye of gathered full upon the waters, we began to sailed on and left us to perish. After waiting
an over-ruling Providence had been upon us, realize the imminent dangers which encom- some time drifting about upon the ocean, we
averting danger and shielding us from all passed and surrounded us on every side.— again made sail in pursuit, with the vain
harm. After escaping so many perils, we Forty miles from the land, which was dead hope of convincing our tormentor by our
were indeed happy to meet once more; and to windward, with a powerful current against pertinacity in attempting to communicate
though there was stUl sufficient grounds for us, without compass, food or water, no sign with him, that our case was one of life and
apprehension and anxiety—not only for our or star to steer our course by, we were in- death, with the hope equally groundless,
own fates but for those of our comrades, the deed in a frightful and most terrible situation! that he would relent and allow us to speak
pleasure of meeting again merged all other To add to our distress and anxiety, as night him. But no, as soon as we tacked and he
feelings.
came on the heavens were o'erspread with perceived that we were gaining upon him,
About 10 o'clock in the morning, Dick flying clouds, heavy with darkness, pregnant down went his helm, round flew his yards
Ocean, a native of Ocean Island, one of the with storm, wind and lightning; all nature and under all sail he pressed on as though
King Mills' Group, whom I had shipped the betokened the coming strife, in the distance fleeing from a pestilence. Then when there
year previous, came to me and reported that was heard the rumbling of the heavy thunder, was no hope of succor left, the strong man
he had left the ship after the commencement and more near the wild shriek of the sea-bird yielded, and cheeks never before moistened
of the affray and swam ashore. He cor- careering joyously in its flight, then came with tears were deluged by these tokens of
roborated the statement I have herein made the sharp keen flash of lightning upon the grief, lips which had never learned to pray,
as far as he was an eye-witness; speaking heaving ecean, displaying the pallid faces of then parted in prayer; and the desolate
the language of the natives, I was enabled to hopeless desponding men! Nearer and more hearts of those desolate men found vent to
communicate through him with them, and near came the peelings of the thunder, faster their feelings in tears of grief and cries of
found him in this respect of invaluable aid and fiercer gleamed the forked lightning, anguish, and in imploring Heaven for aid
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THE FRIFm WTom, *?4iT
For twenty hours we had been with a few flights of fancy and eloquence, ispirits and a comparative feeling of happiof land, during which time we then comes the feast, after which allretire to ness. The natives'too we perceived had al-
and relief.
out of sight
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had had nothing to eat or drink; for my part sleep without regard to sex or age. From Itered their bearing towards us, and our prosseemed more encoucaging than they
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I was thoroughly exhausted, having been the natives I learned that this was one ofpects
constantly at work, without rest or nourish- their festival days, which occur about six Ihad ever yet appeared. At 4r. m., we disment, the waole time. I determined if I only times a year, when all the Islanders meet at icovered a sail off the South Point, which we
are gone iimmediately gave chase to, and continued
succeeded in getting on shore again, never this place and the same
to quit it until 1 was satisfied that a ship had through with.
Ito do so until eight in the evening, when as
About four o'clock in the afternoon of the iwe had not seen her for an hour and a half,
come expressly for us.
At about 2f. M., we raised the Island day after we arrived at the place of feasting, Iwe concluded to return to our place of refuge,
right ahead, and at four landed. In going two sails were discovered, one to windward where we landed at three in the morning of
through the surf, which was very high, we and the other to leeward of the Island, which 'the
1 18th.
swamped the canoe; and weak for the want of caused quite an alarm and excitement among These frequent disappointments and severe
nourishment, and completely prostrated by the natives, who wished to know what pun- Itrials were most trying to our feelings, but
illness and mental suffering, I was unable to ishment was to be inflicted upon them, and we determined to make the attempt at least,
breast the rollers which were boiling and begged us to intercede for them. I toldIto speak any sail that might appear off the
raging around me, and made up my mind to them as long as they used us well they should Island, so long as the natives would allow us
die. Some of the friendly natives dragged not be molested, but that they must give us Ithe means of doing so. On the 10th 1 took
me on shore in a state of insensibility, and a boat immediately to go on board. After a tour to the eastern part of the Island, and
through their efforts I was restored to the consulting together for some time they con- isucceeded in getting the ship's chronometer,
consciousness of an existence which had al- eluded to let us have the waist-boat, which ispy-glass, and some other articles, and also
most become a burden. After eating sparing- was most remote, and about four miles off, Isome tobacto and pipes which we gave to
ly of some cocoa-nuts and fish, which is the for a box of tobacco and pipes and two hatch- isuch of the natives as had evinced anything
only food used by the natives, I retired to ets. I could not prevail upon them to let us like a friendly feeling towards us, or treatrest upon my rude pallet of straw, with only have the larboard-boat, which was much ed us with any degree of kindness. About
a mat for a covering, and a block of wood nearer. Finding all our efforts to prevail Istfndown we returned to our place of lodging
for a pillow, but too excited and ill to sleep. upon them to change their decision useless, iand shortly after retired, weary and fatigued
I passed the night which wore slowly and we started for the waist-boat, but by the by our jaunt to rest. Long before day-break
wearily away in dwelling upon what had al- time we reached her we could not get out I walked down to the beach, my mind occuready occurred, and in endeavoring to con- over the reef on account of the tide. We pied with rambling and confused thoughts of
jecture what the future had in store for us. took the boat on our backs and with the as- ihome and friends. As the day began to
As soon as day dawned I walked down to sistance of some of the natives, carried her break I discovered something black upon
the beach and scanned the horizon far and about four miles, in the expectation of find-Ithe ocean, apparently but a short distance
near for a friendly sail, but no object met ing sufficient water to cross the reef, but in off, I ran immediately into the house for the
my view save here and there a native canoe. this we were disappointed, and were forced spy-glass, and soon made out the object to
I turned from them with disgust; and heart- to abandon the idea of embarking until the be a full rigged ship. As soon as the crew
could be mustered we made preparation for
sick, weary and ill, retraced my steps to the next morning.
house. Shortly after my return from my When daylight broke we all mustered on embarking, and in a few moments were in
fruitless search, some of the natives came to the beach and gazed long and despairingly chase with three sails set and five oars strongme and signified their wish to have me ac- upon the ocean for the sail we had seen the ly manned. As soon as we were discovered
company them, which invitation I readily previous evening, but nothing was in sight by the ship all sail was made on board of her
accepted, supposing they were going to some save the native craft of the Island, engaged to escape us, but though staggering under
of the tribe to get something to eat, which I in fishing. After consulting with my fellow the influence of the morning breeze, we constood much in want of as I had eaten little sufferers we came to the conclusion to em- tinued to gain upon her. Our tiny boat,
or nothing for some days. After walking bark at once and cruise round the Island, propelled by the strong arms of desperate
some distance I sat down and asked them with the bare hope of discovering some men, fairly outrivalled the wind in its fleetwhere they were going; they pointed in an- friendly sail, and in the event of our not ness, and the knowledge that we were gainswer to a large house where they said there doing so it was thought advisable to bear ing upon the chase added new vigor to our
was plenty to eat, and I concluded to go on. away for Woodell's Island, one of the same strength, each sweep of the long bending oar
About 11 o'clock we passed the Triton's group, but where the natives from their in- told of success, and the muscular forms of
waist-boat which I wished to look at, but I tercourse with foreigners, were of a less these iron men bent untiringly to their task.
was not allowed to stop; a short time after- sanguinary and more trustworthy character. At sunrise we discovered another sail, but
wards we came across the larboard boat, Accordingly at six o'clock in the morning of as the one we were in chase of was the nearand after walking on some distance further the 15th, we again launched our little boat est, we continued still in pusuit of her, both
we reached a very large house filled with upon the treacherous ocean and coasted ships steering a course that would soon bring
natives, many of whom were standing out- along the Island keeping it barely in sight. tbem together. About 9 o'clock the two
side, some of them dressed in garments At sundown the Island bore S. S. E., distant vessels were not more than three cables
made of the palm-leafornamented with shells about 15 miles, and as no sail had been dis- length apart, still by the wind. We could
and human teeth, having their faces painted. covered I came to the conclusion to carry not have been more at this time, than half a
The young unmarried women paint them- out our determination, and bore away for mile from them, and our minds were made
selves around their waist and neck, and wear Woodell's Island. Shortly after however, up to chase them as long as they continued
a string of shells, their legs, from the knee the bow-thwart of our boat parted and split in sight, and to speak them at all hazards.
downwards, wound round with coral beads, one of the planks in the boat. While I was The land was out of sight, and our only hope
which comprises their entire dress; the mar- repairing damages the idea occurred to me was in getting on board. Our situation
ried ladies wear in addition, a tapa suspend- that one of the two sails we had discovered once known to those on board, however
ed from their loins, in length about eighteen the day before might be the Triton. I there- cruel and savage their nature, would excite
inches. Thus dressed they range themselves fore determined to return and wait a proper their sympathy and lead tbem to commiserin a circle, to the number of about four hund- time among murderers, for the sake of re- ate our miserable condition. This reflection
bade us not to despair, and we pulled on
red at a time; the single women first, next gaining my ship.
the young men, then the chiefs and warriors, At 4 r. m., of the 16th, landed again on with renewed vigor. When we were not
then the slaves or inferior natives, and lastly Sydenham's Island. After eating some co- more than half a mile distant from the two
the married women. Thus formed, they all coa-nuts and fish, which the natives had ships, and expected in a short time to be
commence singing, with all manner of ges- supplied us with, we retired to rest upon our within hail, both vessels bore away before
tures, striking their hands together on their rude pallet of stones, and slept a little for the wind as though influenced by one will.
Our course was changed accordingly, and
breasts, keeping perfect time with their the first time since leaving the ship.
hands and feet, and performing the most The morning of the 17th broke clear and no strength or exertions were spared to overstrange and singular evolutions with ease pleasantly, and the exhilerating influence of take them. For five hours had my poor
and regularity. After the dance is conclud- the early dawn, with the addition of a good men's strength been exerted to the utmost,
ed the orators of the tribe regale the audience night's rest, contributed to an elevation of but steady and strong and sturdy as at first
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and things on board of her. stated to me that he had advised the mate of
were the strokes that sent the boat forward 'the
jWe whatcboat
life
and
soon
discovered
her with her sails set my ship to go to the southward and work to
it
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of
career,
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to get into a lagoon the eastward, in latitude from 7to 10, until
endeavoring
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death, and nobly
After chasing for six hours, with nothing to which was quite near. We immediately he could reach the Sandwich Islands. Uneat or drink, and taking' no rest, about 10 gave chase and came up with her. As soon der these circumstances, I concluded it was
o'clock on the morning of the 20th of Jan- as the natives discovered our intention, they my duty to go on board of the Japan and
uary, we had the satisfaction of seeing one flocked by hundreds towards her, and sang get to the islands as soon as possible. Acof the ships come to the wind, with her main- out to those on board to come to them and cordingly, I offered Capt, Riddle $000 for a
topsail to the mast; and shortly after we not let us have the boat, &c. We ordered passage there, which he consented to receive;
were welcomed on board the ship Alabama them to stop, but finding that they intended and on the 30th of January, I took leave of
of Nantcket, commanded by Capt. Cogges- to run away with her we were forced to fife' my estimable friend, Capt, Worth, whose
hall, by whom I was received with every upon those in the boat, and in doing so kill- unremitting kindness and generosity I shall
mark of consideration and esteem. Im- ed 3or 4. Alarmed by the firing and the never forget, and went on board the Japan.
them After a pleasant passage of six weeks, I
mediately he ordered his colors to be set for fall of their friends, the remainder of
the other ship, and in 15 minutes Capt. stopped pulling, when we came up with the arrived, on the 15th of March, at Honolulu,
Worth of the ship United States, came on boat, took her in tow and pulled for the ship. on the Island of Oahu, where I have found
board, when a consultation was held as to We found nothing in the boat but the oars kind friends to sympathize with me; and
what course to pursue, when it was resolved and only a few articles on shore, which we while I live, the emotions of my heart will, I
to work up for the island in order to get one gave to the most friendly of the natives, not trust, testify to it. I could write volumes of
old woman gratitude to the foreign residents ofthis place
of the men who was still on shore, and at forgeting in my donations, the
the same time to procure what property we who had saved my life, and who seemed de- —for they have been kind and humane to
tobac- lighted with the presents. To such as we me, in every respect; and I trust that God
could belonging to the
gave anything we stated that it was in con- will place me in a situation to be allowed to
co, tic.
sequence of their good treatment of us, and express to them my feelings.
E.,
bore
E.
N.
sundown
the
island
At
distant about 10 miles, but as there was lit- endeavored to impress them with the idea As soon as I arrived, I wrote to the U. S.
tle or no wind during the night, and a strong that their good deeds would always be re- Consuls at all the different ports that the
current against us, we drifted again to lee- warded, and that in the event of any acci- Triton would be likely to touch at, and was
in the daily expected here.—About the 25 of March
ward, and on the morning of the 21st, no dent occuring to vessels cruising
land was to be seen. About noon a fine neighborhood they must befriend and assist I received news of her being at Tahiti, and
intending to come to these islands for men,
breeze sprang up, and by 9 o'clock in the them.
evening, we were close in with the land. That other ships have been cut off at this boats, &.c, every vessel that hove in sight I
At daylight of the 22d, we found ourselves island, I have not the least doubt. I saw a anxiously watched, but no Triton arrived.
not more than 5 miles distant.
number of articles, and quite a number of At length, on the 10th of June, I heard she
After breakfast Capt. Worth came on large guns nnd firearms while on the island, had procured an outfit, and had left Tahiti
board, with two boats crews well armed.— and the beach to leeward is strewn with half bound to the coast of Kamschatka, under the
command of the mate. Since that time, I
Capt. Coggeshall took a boat's crew also burnt timbers.
provided with firearms, and my own The whale fishery, so important and valua- have not heard from her. lam still here,
boat*and crew made up the storming party. ble to lhe people of the United States, re- waiting for her arrival at this port. I have
At 10 o'clock we shoved off and pulled in quires—what it seldom receives—the foster- notified all ships that I have seen, that I
for the land. While doing so, we discover- ing and supervising care of the government; should remain here, and wished them io ined a signal flying in one of the canoes, and and justice demands, as well as their inter- form my mate of the same. I suppose that
I trust
supposing that the missing man was on board est, that a man-of-war should visit this group ere this, he is aware that I
of her, Capt. Worth despatched his second and inflict chastisement where it is so richly that, after the season is up, he will bring the
ship into this port.
mate to take him on board, but not liking merited, with as little delay as possible.
the appearance of things we all started after In the evening, all the boats returned to Honolulu, August 28, 1848.
him. When we overtook him he was sur- the ships—Capt, Worth going with us on
rounded by five or six canoes, the natives on board the Alabama. As it was Capt, Cog- Sabbath Breaking and Crime.—The
board of them demanding tcbacco for the geshall's intention to cruise for 6 weeks be- Gospel Banner, a Universalist paper, says:
gentleman of the bar, who
release of the man, who was on board one fore going into port, and as Capt, Worth 'A distinguished
of them. One of the natives had on a jacket kindly volunteered a passage, for myself and has been long and extensively engaged in the
which we rocognized as belonging to some crew, to Guam, I concluded to accept his business of our Courts—himself a member
of the Triton's crew. We fired a shot at offer; and, accordingly, on the morning of of no church, though a moral and exemplaman—remarked to us in conversation
him when all the natives jumped overboard. the 23d of January, I bade Capt, C. fare- ry
the
other
day, that he did not recollect ever
board
the
on
my
quarters
took
up
The first one that broke water, called out well, and
to have known a criminal found guilty in
my name, and held up both his hands im- United States.
I take advantage of this opportunity, to Court, who was not an habitual Sabbathploringly. In a moment half a dozen muskHe knew of no one point in which
ets were leveled at his head, but I recogni- make my acknowledgements to Capts, Cog- breaker.
criminals were so well agreed as in theirdiszed in him a native who had given me fish geshall, Worth, Potter, Turner and Cox— regard
of the Sabbath. The lawyer added,
when hungry, and this act of kindness gentlemen who would reflect credit upon any
—'There
is no moral integrity in a Sabbathrenthe
kind
services
many
though light in itself, saved his life and the profession—for
breaker.'
crew.
dered
and
othters
who
were
We
to
myself
of
with
12
him.
lives
could not distinguish the guilty, and we could Shortly after I arrived on board the United The Telegraphin France.—The follownot punish the innocent with them. We States, the two ships parted -company, and ing extract of a letter from the Rev. Mr.
took the man on board whom we were in made sail upon their different courses—we
Field, dated Paris, January 25, 1848, adsoarch of and steered for the laud again, standing to the northward, in hopes of get- dressed to the brother of Professor Morse,
Triton,
the
at
but on approaching the shore we found the ting some information from
now in London, announces an important and
tide so low that we ceuld not land as we some of the other islands. We accordingly gratifying
fact. He says: 'I find the name
and
Woodell's
Isat
Hendeville's
designed, and were obliged to lay outside of touched
of
brother
is quite famous here. Mr.
your
the
natives,
the reef for four hours. At the end of that lands, but only learned, from
Consul,
our
pronounces his MagneWalsh,
Triton;
but
they
the
aship
seven
chiefs
that
had
spoken
time I pulled in shore, having
tic
the greatest discoveTelegraph
decidedly
whither
she
had
gone.
in the boa}, outside as hostages, for the pur- did not know
ry of the age. He told me that the French
with
after
him
28th,
On
the
supplying
of
of
our
but
some
things,
pose
procuring
Academy accorded to him fully the honor of
not meeting with much success, we pulled clothing and making him many presents, we
that
discovery.'
Ocean
Isen
outside again. The natives informed me landed my faithful native boy our course to If this be true, and we have no reason to
and
continued
land,
were
on
board
the
afterwards
all
our
Triton's
that
things
doubt
the highest scientific tribunal in the
whaleboat, and about 4 miles off, and all the northward. On the 20th, we spoke the world it,
has
awarded to America the honor of
Riddell,
Oahu;
to
bound
that we should have to do would be to go ship Japan, Capt,
the greatest discovery ofthe age.—[National
have
msotly
learned
what
I
I
late
the
and
from
him
As
it
was
we
let
and get them.
chiefs go on shore, and started ourselves for written in relation to the Triton. He also Intelligencer.
�77
THi? MHWb, TMTOMft, 1848.
when Mr. Bennett is appointed commander, Sad Result of Running Away.—lt if
Capt. Shelling, of the 'Mozart,' being on really painful to record the numerous melanboard the 'J. E. Donnell.'
Mr. Bennett, cholly effect* attending the attempts of teaHONOLULU, OCTOBER 1, 1848.
aided by his boat-steerer and three kanakas, men to run away from their ships. The folThe Wreck of Bremen WhaleSMhoizpart. succeeded, with much difficulty and personal lowing facts we obtain from Capt. Adams, of
danger, in getting on shore seven casks of the Rowena,' and some of his crew. The
In the full account published in the May water, one of bread, and two barrels of jsalt ' Rowena ' arrived at Strong's Island, Janand June numbers of the Friend, respecting provisions; the crew of the 'Mozart' fearing uary 3d, 1848, and found the bark ' Harthe wreck of the 'Maria Helena,' there is to venture through the surf. The following vest,' of Fair Haven, the Inez,' of New
an allusion to the previous wreck of the 'Mo- day they scceeded in securing fifteen casks Bedford, and two English ships. The Harzart.' No particulars could be furnished in of water, four of bread, some salt provisions, vest,' had been on shore, on the lee side of
regard to the wreck of the latter vessel, be- potatoes, &c, &c. The next day all hands the Island, and had worked to the windward
cause the crew had all been taken off by the were engaged in making tents, supposing the harbor, for repairs. January 23d, seven of
American whaleship 'J. E. Donnell.' We 'J. E. Donnell' had drifted so far to leeward the ' Harvest's ' crew took a boat and startnow avail ourselves of the opportunity to that she would not be able to 'fetch' the isl- ed, as they supposed, for the Island of Aspublish the particulars respecting the wreck and until she had proceeded to the north or cencion. Their provisions consisting of a
small keg of water, twenty-eight pounds of
of the 'Mozart,' which we obtain from Mr. south, to obtain sufficient 'easting.'
James E. Bennett, first officer of the 'J. E. Wednesday, 15. Spent regulating daily bread, and a little pork. It appears they had
Donnell.'
allowance of provisions, but at 2, p. M.,two not steered in the right direction, hence they
Tuesday morning, December 7, 1847, the men were discovered approaching the tents, become bewildered, and their provisions were
'Mozart' was discoverd by the ship's compa- who had landed the previous day, at sunrise, soon exhausted. Hunger and thirst now
ny of the 'J. E. Donnell,' to be wrecked on hence they had been travelling 32 hours be- commenced the fatal work.
the E. N. E. point of Christmas Island. One fore they found their wrecked companions, February 9th, died Thomas Leonard, behalf mile more would have carried her clear without either food or water! They were longing to Taunton, Mass., and Joshua Smith
of New York.
of the island. At one quarter past 9, a. m., nearly exhausted.
a boat was seen leaving the shore for the The next day, eighteen embarked in boats February 12th, died Frederick M. Har'Donnell;' on her arriving along-side, it and followed the shore until they found the per, Robert Wilson, and Henry Coffin, (a
was reported that the 'Mozart' was wrecked 'J. E. Donnell' anchored on the leeward side Hawaiian).
about day-break, with 3200 barrels of oil, of the island, where the passengers and crew February 13th. On the Rowena's' leavbound home, direct. Capt Hussey immedi- of the 'Maria Helena' embarked on board iing port she fell in with this boat, and found
ately despatched his first officer, Mr. Ben- the French Corvette, 'Sarcelle.' There-; in it three dead bodies, and only two persons
nett, and two bouts', crews, to assist in re- maining twenty proceeded across land to the alive. One of these, Charles A. Wiley, of
moving the wrecked from the island. In the same point, where all safely embarked,. No Newburgh, N. York, died only a few hours
afternoon Mr. Bennett returned with a boat's lives were lost, or serious injury sustained after being picked up. The only survivor,
At night, by any one. The 'J. E. Donnell' took the is one Garlin, belonging to Marblehead.—
crew belonging to the 'Mozart.'
it commenced blowing, and the ship drifted 'Mozart's crew to the Navigator Islands, It is truly appalling to contemplate such a
to leeward.
where Mr. Williams, the United States Con- sacrifice of life. Why will not sailors learn
Wednesday, no communication with the sul, rendered them every assistance, and fi- by this and similar instances, that by running
shore.
nally furnished them with a schooner for Syd- away from their vessels, tbey are runThursday, two boats start for the wreck, ney. They have since been heard from, ning most fearful risks of being lost at sea,
and at 7, r. m., one returned with nine men, bound to Europe, on board an English ves- or being cast on some savage or uninhabiand some clothing; but the other boat was sel.
ted island ? We hope a long time may octo
Mr.
by
We
are
Bennett
requested
crew
recur before we are called to publish a similar
swamped and stove in the surf, the
most
terms
rein
the
speak
commendatory
disaster, but wo fear not, for they occur so
turning on shore.
seamen,
three
Hawaiian
who
aided
specting
sea;
10.
but
high
Fine weather,
Friday,
frequently.
two boats leave, to seek a landing to the lee- in getting water from the 'Mozart,' and also California.—By the arrival of the Honward. The bont commanded by Mr. Ben- in carrying water to those who were nearly olulu, we have received a file of the Calinett lands, about 15 miles from the wreck; exhausted from thirst.
fomian.' From its columns and private
The We have been somewhat particular in re- sources, we learn that previous reports, rethe other boat returning to the ship.
'J. E. Donnell' now drifted to the leeward, cording these facts respecting the 'Mozart's specting the quantity of gold obtained at the
and was out of sight for six days, leaving wreck, on account of the important bearing mines, were not exaggerated. Several milthirty of the 'Mozart's crew, and eight of it had upon the health and preservation of lions of the pure metal have already been
the passengers and crew of the 'Maria Helher own, upon the island.
gathered. Wages in San Francisco are exene.'
Saturday, 11. The entire inhabitants of
ceedingly high. There is a ready market
Christmas Island, numbering thirty-eight A California Correspondent. —A per- for all kinds of goods. Multitudes of peomen, assembled on the shore, 15 miles from son who left Honolulu a few weeks since, ple are pouring into the country from both
the spot where the 'Mozart was wrecked, thus writes us under date, San Francisco, sea and land. At last
accounts, there was
with only two gallons of water, and no pro- Sept. 11. 'I arrived here safe, after a pas- considerable sickness at the mines. Upon
visions. They looked in vain for the return sage of 27 days, and find that all the stories the whole, the accounts are more
favorable
of their ship. The remainder ot the day is about gold are true.
Other kinds of busi- than were anticipated. Quiet and order
spent returning to the wreck, but not with- ness compare with it. I have had offered me
month to take charge of a vessel, generally prevails.
out intense suffering from thirst and hunger, $200 per
but I think going to the mines, is better.—
Ten Eyck Esq.,U, S. Commisone man becoming deranged.
Any man can get $0 per day to work on sioner, Anthony
returned in the Honolulu, which arrived
Sunday, 12. A consultation takes place, shore.'
from California yesterday morning.
THE FRIEND.
'
'
'
'
'
�78
Trffl'Wk*D, TOWfifiil, 1848.'
pany you, without a fear that decency will pates thevttiip, and quickens his pace. The
A Boston Correspondent.
Music, FathionabU Singers, Theatres, Sleigh- be violated, or delicate sensibilitiesbe rough- other does the same, and now you have it,
a regular trial of speed. The pedestrian*
ly handled.
ing, 6ec.
I have already spoken of the increased at- stop, and follow them with their eyes, to sec
Boston Feb. 12th, 1848.
Mr. Editor. —Were some Hawaiian tention paid to music among us; and lex- how the contest is going to be decided.—
Islanders to visit thjs city, desirous to see pressed my gratification because the patron- Many now go out on the neck purposely to
mad bear all that was new and interesting, age of this source of amusement and recrea- isee the fun. Smash-ups are not infrequent.
they would not remain here long before they tion indicates the decline of some that are Yesterday afternoon, as some members of
would learn that music is one of the chief worse—especially the theatre. In the N. Y.I the family ofPresident Everett, of Harvard
amusements of the refined and orderly por- Evening Mirror, a paper which takes care- University, were riding on the neck in »
tion of our population. If they read our ful cognizance of this last named establish- sleigh drawn by two horses, a one horse
newspapers, they would be met with con- ment, we find the following:—"lt is a little sleigh dashing along came in collision with
spicuous advertisements of the concerts remarkable that the only place of public it and upset it. Two or three others followis not patronized by the ed, all of which upset and were laid in one
about to be given. In the editorial columns, amusement whicn
seekers
of
the city, is the theatre. general heap, horses kicking, women screampleasure
they would see frequent notices in praise of
There
is
no
necessity
for over zealous di- ing, sleighs cracking, harnesses breaking,
or
and
bands,
particular singers, choirs,
from some quarters, discriminating compari- vines to preach sermons against theatre and the occupants of more fortunate teams
sons and scientific criticisms. Even those going, for the race of theatre goers has be- apparently enjoying the scene much. Some
Americans who have resided for twelve or come nearly extinct. * * * On Saturday of the horses cleared themselves from the
fifteen years in your comparatively quiet night, the magnificent Broadway Theatre, sleighs, and made off" to parts' unknown.—
Isles, would see a marked change among with its superb lobbies and dressing rooms, Two or three persons were much injured;
our people, should they now return here, in its brilliant lights, rich crimson curtains, that no lives were lost is a wonder and t
the amount of interest taken and time given luxurious sofas, velvet seats, a new comedy mercy.
by the much sought after Sam Lover, with On the Ilth tnst., Thomas Cole, Esquire,
to this delightful and innocent art.
has
of
late
It
been the fashion
years for the author in the principal character; a pa- a distinguished landscape painter, died at
members
of
a
to
form
them- triotic afterpiece too, it. being the anniversa- his residence in Cat skill, N. Y. His loss
several
family
selves into a band for the purpose of giving ry of the pet battle of New Orleans, could is much felt, for he was highly esteemed by
concerts in the various towns and cities of our not draw an audience. About a dozen in- those who knew him, not only as an artist,
country; and then, if they prove themselves dividuals were seated here and there in the but also as a gentleman and a Christian.—
able to attract an audience by their 'concord boxes, and probably as many more in the He belonged to the Episcopal Church.
M.
of sweet sounds,' and have earned some- parquette. It was truly a disheartening
what of a reputation, and especially the re- spectacle for the lover of the drama to see
[From the Liberia Herald.]
quisite amount of that powerful agency which such a slender audience in this noble thea- Flag avd Seal of the Republic of Lifollowing Flag and Seal were
answereth all things, they visit foreign lands, tre."" The Philadelphia Episcopal Recorder, beria.—Thethe
convention, as the insignia of
adopted
by
to
"docs
not
accounted
over
object
being
there to add to their fame and their riches
Liberia, and ordered to be
the
of
Republic
by the exercise of their cultivated voices, zealous for bearing public testimony against employed to mark its nationality.
accompanied perhaps by a few musical in- what a distinguished bishop called the Devil's Flag: six red stripes with five white stripes
struments. The Rainer family, six in num- Chapel, and is highly gratified if the Mirror's alternately displayed longitudinally. In the
upper angle of the flag, next to the spear,
ber, Germans by birth, made the circuit of statement be true."
a square blue ground covering in depth five
these states some years since, with great The winter thus far, has been unusually stripes. In the centre of the blue, one white
success. The Hutchinson family of singers mild with us. There have been two or three star.
is composed of four brothers and their sister. cold snaps, continuing for a few days each Seal: A dove on the wing with an open
in its claws. A view of the ocean
They belong to the 'old Granite State'—New with snow. At such times the sleighing is scroll
with a ship under sail. The sun just emergwell
Hampshire. In their progress through the
improved by the inhabitants, horses are ing from the waters. A palm tree, and at its
country a few years ago, they were every- in great demand, and the poor animals have base a plow and spade. Beneath the emwhere admired, and well patronized. They a hard time of it. As they fly gracefully blems, the words Republic of Liberia, and
bave since been to Great Britain, whore they along, however, with polished harness, bells above the emblems, the national motto, the
LOVF,
LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE.
were received in a similar manner.
jingling, sleighs of all sizes gaily painted, it TheOFformer
seal of the Commonwealth is
The present season much interest has is not difficult for the riders, enveloped in ordernd to be used until that for the Republic
been excited by the visit of a German band furs, to imagine that the steeds partook of shall be engraved.
of instrumental musicians. They call them- the exhileration which themselves are feel- By order of the Convention.
S. BENEDICT
selves the Stcymarkische company, signify- ing. So crack goes the whip, ala Jehu.
President.
ing they arc from the town or city of Stcycr- The neck of land which connects this city
mark. They arc nineteen in number, and with the main land is traversed by a wide
Idols and Missionaries.—The Yankees
awakened enthusiastic admiration on their avenue, the continuance of our main street. sometimes send missionaries and New Engfirst appearance, which continued to the In Washington st. since the last snow fell, land rum to the heathen, in the same vessel,
time of their departuro for New York.— about ten days since, the sleighing has con- but it seems John Bull knows a trick equal
They gave here about a dozen concerts, tinued excellent, and this avenue has been to that. 'I have been informed,' says a mis'that some merchants in
three or four a week, during consecutive used as a sort of race course. One spirited sionary to India,
Birmingham have made a good speculation
Their
weeks.
audiences showed an unusual horse comes dancing on towards another lately, in manufacturing idols of brass forthe
proportion of the <7u> of the city.
just ahead of him. The driver of the latter India market, for which they found a ready
How much are these species of recreations draws in his reins, turns his head, evidently! sale. It was mentioned to me as a fact last
to be preferred to the theatre and the circus. saying within himself, 'you dont go past me.'l year, that two missionaries were embarking
for Calcutta on board the same ship which
Hero your wife, sister, mother, can accom- His horse feels the tightened rein,
carried several chests filled with idols.'
—
antici-J
�THE FRIEND, OCTOBER, 1848
The Temperance Friend.
79
Father Mathew.—The labors of Father The Terrible effects of Alcohol.—
Mathew in the Temperance cause are too The following facts, should startle those perwell known, to need recapitulation at the sons who are still living in the daily habit of
Alcohol always the same, but in present timo, but we cannot forbear present- using ardent spirits as a beverage. Of twodifferent proportions.
ing to our readers the following beautiful hundred and eighty-six persons, in one of
'The following table compiled from Brand's, tribute from Maria Edgeworth. It is con- our insane hospitals, one-hundred and fifteen
a work recently pub- were deprived of reason, by strong drink.
Manuel of Chemistry, shows the proportion, tained in "Orlandino,"
Miss Edgeworth, who, though Of four-hundred and ninety-five in another
lished
by
in which alcohol exists in several different' eighty-two years of age, still wields the pen hospital, two-hundred and fifty-seven, acbeverages.'
ef a vigorous writer. After alluding to the cording to the testimony oftheir own friends,
simplicity which characterises the remarks were rendered insane in the same way. And
DISTILLED spirits.
of Father Mathew, and the great success the physicians who had the care of them,
100.
Scotch W hiskey,
54-32 parts in
do.
which has attended his labors, she continues gave it as their opinion, thatthis was the case
Irish Whiskey,
53-90
with many others.—[Am. paper.
53-68
do.
as follows:
Rum,
do.
'It has been prophesied by those incredu53-39
Brandy,
lous of good—it has been feared by those Turkeys and Tipplers.—There is a vete51-60
do.
Gin,
most hopeful—that this reformation cannot ran turkey in Fairfield, Via. that has been
WINES.
22-96 parts in 100. be lasting. It has lasted, however, above shot at in various shooting matches, 224
Port,
nine years; and though instances of broken times and has never been killed.
He has
do.
22-27
Madeira,
vows, of recuring intemperance, and of the yielded his owner nearly fourteen dollars at
do.
Currant,
20-27
declining influence of the pledge, are report- four pence a shot.—[Logan's Paper.]
do.
17-29
TenerifTe,
ed
to have occured, yet whatever may be There is a veteran tippler in this State who
19-17
do.
Sherry,
the frailties of individuals, this great con- has been half shot more than a thousand
do.
Lisbon and Malaga, 18-17
soling fact remains—the vice of intemper- times; he is not dead yet.—He has yielded
do.
15-10
Claret,
ance has lost its impudent grace, that jovial the
13-80
do.
Champaign,
fp-ocery keeper a fine farm, six likely nepermit of conviviality which in this country groes, and a merchant mill at four pence a
do.
11-84
Gooseberry,
it formerly enjoyed, and in which it revelled drink.—[Mills Point (Ky.) Herald.]
8-79
do.
Elder,
to the destruction of health, domestic hapMALT LIQUORS.
.
piness, and social order. Now, intemper%
Mortality among Retailers of Spihitu,
G-87 partts *
in
Me,
ance is no longer tolerated in good society. ous Liquors.—ln one
6-80
do.
part of a single cityBrown Stout,
In the middle classes it is shamed and disthere were sixtyEdwards,
4-20
Rev
Dr.
says
do.
London Pojter,
and
even
the
lowest
among
countenanced;
seven
retailers
of
liquor. When
do.
spirituous
London small Beer*
1-28
grades of the people in Ireland it is looked this account was written, fifty-three were
CIDER.
brutal
and
vice.—
as
a
upon
unfashionable
9-87 parts in 100. This conquest at once over the sensual pro- dead, and forty-three died drunkards. In
Ugliest Average,
counties for forty years, more than half
do.
.owest Average,
6-21
pensities and vicious habits of a nation is two
the men who followed the business ofselling
the
ofhuman
nature.
in
history
Table
it
that
unparalleled
From this
appears
in Brand's
strong drink, became drunkards, and more
mighty moral reform, this vast step than twice
Rum, and Whiskey, there is by measure This
as many of their children in progained in civilization for this whole country,
more alcohol than water; that Madeira and has been effected by the energy, zeal, and portion to the number became drunkards, as
of
Port wines, contain nearly half, strong Cider perseverance of one private individual, with- of the children others.
about a fifth, and Ale an eighth, as much as out the aid of legislation, without appeal to Ploughing
the Soil not the Sea.—
without disturbance, danger, or injury
they. Thus a bottle of Madeira has in it force,
to any human being. Since the time of the A tar growing sick of his business, desertnearly a pint of proof spirit; a quart of Crusades, never has one single voice awak- ed his ship, went into the country, and hired
strong Cider more than six ounces.
ened such moral energies; never was the himself to a farmer. He was immediately
This Table prepared as it is by a celebra- call of one man so universally, so promptly, set to ploughing, with a yoke of oxen and an
mare called Jin. The sailor, being wholted Chemist, may be useful in several re- so long obeyed. Never, since the world be- oldnnacquainted with the management of the
gan, were countless multitudes so influenced ly
spects.
and so successfully directed by one mind to tacks, sheets, and bow-lines of his old mare
Ist To inform pledged men how much of one peaceful purpose. Never were nobler and oxen, in his first attempt to put about,
the true blue there is in light xeinex, such as ends by nobler means attained.'
missed stay, and by turning the yoke, threw
of
which
etc.,
Champaign,
they
Temperance in High Places.—The Jin and the oxen all down in a heap together.
Claret,
Jack, frightened with the confusion, bawled
sometimes partake, without any violation of dram-shops connected with the refectories in out for
help. The farmer asked, 'what's the
the basement of the capitol at Washington, matter?' 'Matter ! matter enough by contheir pledge.
2d To show learned gentlemen, and fash- have long been a 'stench in the nostrils' of science,' replied Jack; 'the larboard ox has
men in Congress. Fruitless ationable labies, how much of liquid ruin is in exemplary
got on the starboard side—old Jin has got
have
been made from year to year to foul of the riggin', and they are all going to
tempts
the cup they sip; and how much of deadly
abate this nuisaucc, until the present session,
poison is in the glass they offer to their tru- when Mr. Speaker Winthrop accomplished mischief stern foremost.'
est friends.
it by a direct order, sanctioned by the PresiGood Pickings at Sea.—Captain Crom3d To show the hard drinker, that in what- dent of the Senate, Mr. Dallas. These plaof the British barque Reliance, at New
well,
disgusting
ever form he takes the draft, it is the same ces have long been the
fell in with and boarded the British
York,
revelry, and many a member of Congress
firy spirit; which will prove its dreadful has unconsciously been made a victim of barque Lady Kenneway, before reported
identity at the last, when "it stingeth like drunkenness, by the ready access had at all abandoned in the Bay of Biscay, with a carat nearly a million of dollars.
the adder, and biteth like a serpent."
hours to these official dram-shops. The ex- go valued
took
from her 194 Cashmere shawls,
C.
Capt.
the
have
a
influence
over
T. E. T.
happy
ample will
which, were appraised at the New York
20
of
whole country.
Degrees of Drunkenness in London
Custom House as having cost $1000 each at
Unprofitable Voyage.—The ludicrous Calcutta.
be
If Prince Albert were drunk, ho would
elated; if Lord Tristam were he would be activity of the acquisitive spirit of our councalled elevated; if Mr. Plum, the rich mer- trymen is thus illustrated in a London farce. Caution to Sea Captains.—In the Unitchant, were drunk, he would be called ine- A Yankee lands at Portsmouth, and an Eng- ed States District Court. New York, on
briated; if a respectable tradesman were lish lady who understands that he has been Thursday, Capt Henry Hurlbertson, of the
drunk, he would be called intoxicated, but if an invalid, asks him if he has been benefitted ship Anahuac, was mulcted in $400 damages,
a workman be in liquor, it would be said that by his voyage. 'Benefitted !' he exclaimed at the suit ofthe United States, for abandonthe nasty beast was drunk as a hog.—[Lon- 'no, not at all: I haven't made a dollar by ing one of his men, named Allen Taylor, in
don Punch.]
it.'
the port of Rio,
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THE FRIEND, OCTOBER, 1848.
DONATIONS.
FOB THE CHAPEL, (TO FAY DEBT THEREON.)
Com. Shubrick, U. S. S. Independence,
10 00
Lieut. Comd.'r Page,
do
5 00
Rer. Mr. Newell,
do
s oo
Crew,
<Jo
11 00
•
Total,
Capt. Fisher, whale ship California,
Mr. Robert Kliner,
do
do
A. A. Clark, B. S.,
S. Thurston, B. B,,
do
J. C. Purse, Cooper,
do
Andrew Bismore,
do
Peter I.ilva,
do
G. Spooner,
do
J- Soulhorn,
Ho
Henry Beard,
do
.
Total,
Capt. Libbey, California, 1 oz. Cal. gold,
ro>
THE FRIEND.
Crew of V. S. 8. Independence,
�V. Collon Esq., 1 ot. Cal. gold,
•10 00
3 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
] 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
•»M
25 00
00
•
is
14
1
1
2
E. D. Bills, sailor,
A Sailor,
N. S Rand, Independence,
A Sailor,
Mr. Lucus,
Mr. Ooddard,
00
00
00
00
00
60
50
50
Total,
,
•31 00
•33 50
DIED.
On board ship Rowena. Adams master, Feb. 1848, five days
after leaving Strong's Island. Joseph Riven) der, ofFall River,
Mass aged 20. ilia dt»ease ship fever.
At II S Hospital, l.ahalna, Aug. 8, John Kimball, an American sailor, who hail beeu on shore about six week*. (Coin ]
At Little Greenwich, I nglish Hospital, in Honolulu. Sept.
Capt. Campbell, ated 85, master of English schooner Sri Singnpur.i. This vessel had an uncommonly Jong postage from
China, via Bonirn Islands. On Its arrival, the Captain war
scarcely able lo be removed to the Hospital, wherehe died in
few hours. He belonged to Argyleshire, Scotland, where his
family now reside.
Sept. 4—Am. whale ship California,Fisher, bound home.
7—Am. whale ahip Cortes. Hwift,bound home.
Sept. 13—Am whale ship Canton,Fisher, New Bedford, to
NOTICE!
To SiA«)t and STnANOcus. The Seamen's Chape/is open for Public Worship every Sabbath, at 11 o'clock,
crutae.
A. M., and 7i, P. M. Seats fbee.
14—Am. brig Eveline, Goodwin, for Col River.
Religious setvices will he held at the Vestry-Room
16—Hawaiianbrig Cm rlota, Jaruvltch, for Guymas.
Sept. 21—11. S B. Independence, Com. Bhuhrtek, for United every Thursday evening. Usually, there will be a Lcature delivered.
Statcm, via. Tahiti and Valparaiso.
Am. wh*lc ahip Citizen, Lansing, Sag Harbor, homeward
The Seamen's Concert for Prayer is held at the Vestry
bound.
Room the third Monday evening; each month.
Memoranda,
Seamen belonging to vessels (of all nations) visiting
Sludy,
At San Francisco, August 24 ih, ship Minerva; barks! this port are invifed lo cull nt the Chaplaincy
where
they will lie gratuitously supplied wilh copies of
Olgnr, Jannett, And Tawn; liria* Mnlek Adhel, Correo dc Ta)the Friend and other reading matter, ft will be most
acuahana si d Correo dc Valparaiso, and the schooner Mary.
At Monterey, August Slat, Hlore-ahip l/imk Walton, dis- convenient for the Crmplain to receive calls from Seamen
charging ; transport bark Anita, bark Callao snd schooner bclween 2 and 4 o'clock, P. M.
Kanihnyaca.
Public services at the Native Churches,on the Sabbath,
The bark Tassso was reported to have been purchased by commence at 9§, A. M., and 2j, P. M.
Cook A Rim Me, ami «ns to sail In a few days for Valparaiso.
hours of
The Malck Adhel had been purchased by R A. Parker, for The Seamen's Reading Room is open at all
ft7,000. The Minerva had broken up her whaling voyage, and the day. Strangers arriving and having late foreign pawas soon to hail fur Valparaiso. The Jannctt was liiid up andI pers, are respectfully invited to aid in keeping said room
■tripped, her crew having nearly or wholly deserted. A part supplied with useful reading matter.
of the crew of ibe Correo dc Tnlnci.ar.rtno had deserted, taking Q- Donations are respccifully solicited for the support
with Ihem a whale boat ami about $600 worth of liquorsand of the Chaplaincy, and the publication of The Friend.'
provision*.
annual report of all donations is made to the AmerThe Sent dc Juntohad sailed for Valparaiso, with Mr. Dixon, An
ican Seamen's Friend Society, in New York.
Any per(of the firm of Dixon & May,) passenger.
son
rontrihuting the sum nf »50 is entitled to become a
Nearly all of the crew of ihelcaak Walton hnd deserted, and
the difficulty of procuring men was so great that rapt. Allen Life Director ol the Society, and by WO to become an
was laboring in the bouts discharging.
Honorary Life Mcmlicr.
We are indedted to Messrs. Mskce. Anihnn »k Co., for the
SAMUEL C. DAMON,
following list of vessels, reported by Capt Harding of the Eliza Honolulu, April 1. tf.
Seamen's Chaplain.
Adams
Spoke, July 22.1, bark Globe,of Mystic, wanting two whnlca;
Lahaina Chaplaincy.
23d. Bowdilch, of Warren, yno ihin season-, 25th, Mechanic, Divine service will bo held in the Seamen's Chape),
of Newport, 1200 this season; Sarah Parker, of Nantucket, every Sabbath, at II o'clock, A. M. Seamen, residents
2000 this season. August Ist, Huntress, of New Bedford. 800
nnd visiters, are kindly invited lo attend.
bbls; 4th, Saratoga, of New Bedford, wauling 800 hbls; Uncus The office of the
Chaplain, is a short distance from the
of New Bedford, wanting- RflO; Mt. Vernon, of New Bedford.
1000 this season; T'out|iia, of New Bedford, POO this season; Chapel, on ihe same street, towards ihe sea. All persons
New
to
converse
Bedford,
Sleigwilh him, procure Ihe Holy
wishing
10 mos. out, 1100; 12th,
fiih. Liverpool, of
llix. of Bridgeport, 1000 this season; lfith, Samuel Robertson Scriptures, or religious publications, books 67c., will beof Fairhavcn, 2500; 17th, Illinois, of Sag Hnthnr, 8 whales; always welcome, between the hours of 3 and 5 P. M.
this season-, Florida, of New Bedford, IfMio ihia season; Win
T. E. TAYLOR, Chaplain.
Thompson, of do., 1-100 this season; George of Fairhavcn.
Lahaina, July 29, 1848.
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wanting 1 whale; Columbus, ofFafrhaven, wanting fi whales;
,
'
fslobc,of New Bedford, 700 this season; Champion, of do., 9 D'Aubigne's History of the Information,
whales this *ea*on
in 4 vol*.
Capt Comstock of the TenetIns reports having spoken July
14th, Liverpool of New Bedford, 900 whale; l">lh, Candacco, A few copies of this interesting work, elcgamly hound
are
for
sale
at
the Study of the Seamen's Chapcloth,
New London, lnoo whale and Vesper of do wanting 600; 17th in
lain.
Connecticut of do 3 whales this season.
Wrecked—Capt. Newell, of the'Honoluln,' informs us that This edition is prefaced wilh the following notice by
the American wtialeship Maine, Capt. Netrhrr, of Fairhavcn, ihe author :—
I have revised this translation line by line, and word
wa wrecked at the mouth of the Columbia River, on the night
of the 22nd August. Vessel and cargo a total loss.
Iby word. It is the only one which 1 have corrected.
PORT OF HONOLULU.
American Whale ship 'David Paddock* has been wrecked
J. H. Merle D'Aubignk."
"Signed,
in the Japan Sea. She struck a sunken rock; at the time she
Bibles! Bibles I !
Aug. 29.—Am. whale ship South America, Soule, Providence was full antl hound home Cargo total loss; crew saved.
22 montha out, 5500 I.lds.
At the study of ihe seamen's Chaplain a supply of
29—Am. whale ihip Hamilton, Wade, Bridgeport, 25 mosBibles and Testaments is constantly on hand and for
PORT OF LAHAINA.
out, 700 bbla. whale, none this season
sale. Al present the assortment comprises those in the
Sept. 3—Am. whale ahip Citizen, Lanaing, Bag Harbor, 2d
English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese,
mos, 700 aperm, 2900 whale.
Arrived.
Dutch
and Welsh languages.
Am. whale ahip Fanny Edwards, Sag Harbor, 44 mot, 75
31—American whnleahip Citizen, I.nnalng, Sag Harpf By a late arrival, some elegantly bound Family
■perm, 3000 whale.
An*.
4—Am. whaling bark Monmouth, Halsey, Coldspring, 30 bor, 23 mnnllia onl. 700 aperm. 2900 whale.
IBibles have been received from ihe depository of the
Sept. 3— American whale ship Richmond, Winters, Colli- American Bible Society. New York. Prices from 11 loir
moa, 200 aperm, 500 whale.
Am. whale ahip Julian, Taber, New Dcdfbrd, 14 moa, X -prin>r, 2. mnnllia out 340 aperm, 2260 whale.
The Friend, Bound.
4—Am. whale ahip Delay Williams, Hall, Stoninglon, 21
aperm, 700 whale.
s—Am. w. bark TVnedoe, Comitock, New London, 12 mos, moa, 250 aperm, 2700 whale.
The Friend, bound, for one, two, or more years, can he
Pocnhonlaa, Cotllc, Tlsbury. 23 mos, 400 obtained at the Chaplain's Study.
Am
100 aperm, 600 whale.
J'/A few entire sets
6—l. ft. .hip Independence, Com. r*huhrick, from Labaina aperm. 1000 whale.
remain unsold. A deduction will be made from the subAm. whale ahip John Jay, llarwood, Hag Harbor, 38 mos, 80 6—Am. whale ahip Sheffield, White, Colilspring, 33 moa, scription price to persons purchasing more than one vol150 sperm, 42011 whnle.
•perm, 4400 whale.
Am. whale ahip Braganza, Dcvull, New Bedford, 24 mos. Am whale ahip Charlea Phelpa, Birch, Stoninglon, 1.1 moa, iume.
charged more than the actual
130 aperm. If.llll whnle.
60 aperm, 2700 whale.
t Seamen will never be
tf.
Am. whale ahip Roaaeau, Smith, New Bedford, 36 moa, 185 Am. whale .hip Emily Morgan, Ewer, New Bedford, 24 cost of the publication and binding.
moa, 150aperm 22011 whale.
aperm.
moa,
History
ship
Waverly,
whnle
New
S4
of
the
Hawaiian
Islands
Crowell,
Bedford,
Am.
:
Thames,
ihip
Payne,
Sag
whale
Harbor,
7—Am.
24 mot*,
2M aperm. 1800 whale2100 While.
Embracing their Antiquities, Mythology, Legends,
Sept. 11—French whaling bark Asia, Manon, Havre, nn Ana 26—Am whale ahip John lay, Ilarwood, Bag Harbor, |Discovery hy Europeans in ihe sixteenth century, re dis38 months ont, 140aperm, 4400 whale.
report.
Cook, wilh their Civil, Religious and Political
covery
28.—Am whnle ahip Brigania, Devol New Bedford, 23 ma, Historybyfrom the earliest tradilionory period to the
Am whale ahip Charles Phelps, Birch, Stoninglon, 15 mos.
presout. 60 sperm. 26i:0 whnle.
Out, 40 sperm, 1560 whale, 1200 whale Ihis season.
10—Amwhale ship Emily Morgan, Ewer, New Bedford, 24 Slept. o—Am whale .hip Edward, Heath, New Bedford, 37 ent lime. By JAMES JACK>ON JARVES. Third
sale
tl,oo.
at Chaplain's Study. Price,
month, mil. 200 sperm. 2100 whnle.
months out, 150 sperm, 2200 whale, 750 whalethia season.
i edition. For
Am whale ship Waverly, Crowd I, New Bedford), 24 months Am whale ahip Newark, Pendleton, Stoninglon, 24 montha
Notice to Lahaina Subscribers.
out, 200 sperm, 2300 whale, 400 whale this season.
out, 40 aperm, 2100 whale.
Taylor
will now act as Agent for the
16—Am whale ship Sheffield, White, Coldfpring, 34 months 11—Cherokee, Cle.eland, New Bedford, 25 months out, 300 The Rev. Mb.
Friend," at Lahaina, and the irregularity which has atsperm. 2110 whnle
out, I'M) aperm, 4100 while, 1700 whale lliU season.
New
13
150
Betsey
llnwland,
Cnah,
Bedford,
months,
|
forwarding
ahip
Stoninglon,
whale
18—fii.leon
tended
the
of
Williams,
Hall,
Am
22 mos.
your papers, it is hoped, will no
j longer be experienced. Mr. T. will employ a earner,
aperm, 810 whale.
out, 250 sperm, 2700 whale, 1450 thia season
ahip
Jrrnngan,
Adeline.
New
Bedford
ahip
Hept
whale
New
whale
Edward,
Heaih,
I.l—Am
Aug. 17—Am
Brdford, 37
who will deliver the paper.
mos. out, 200 sperm, 2100 whale, 400 this season.
25 1-2 moa out, 525 aperm, 1300 whale.
Notice to Seamen.
Am whaleahip Richmond, Winters, Coldapring, 25 moa. out, Am whale hark Clement, Lane, New London, 25 montha
mil. 370 aperm, 2000 whnle.
M0sperm, 2180 whale, 800 thia aeaaon.
During this shipping season ihe Seamen's Reading
18—Bark Cherokee, Cleveland, New Bedfrrd, 25 moa. out, 16—Am whale bnrk Eugene. J. Brown, Stoninglon, 14 moa Room' will be lighted every evening.
300 sperm, 2300 whnle, 180aperm, 1200 whale thia season.
out, 90 aperm, 1600 whale.
Oct. 1
If
22—Milo, Plaakeii, New Bedford, 26 moa. out, 400 sperm, Sept 17—Schr. S. S., W. Taylor, Honolulu, 16 days from
Monterey and Bnn Frsnai.ro.
8400 whale, 1900 this aeaaon.
having
Tahiti.
books
borrowed
from the ChapAll
persons
Kennedy,
days
19
from
moe,
Tsar,
Boston,
Slpplcan,
17—8hlp
24
Bark Coaaaok, Barker,
out. 125 aperm,
fVpt. 18—Am whale bark Alice, Woolley, Coldspring, 24 lain's Study, will please return them immediately.
675 whale, 500 whale thia aeaaon.
Sept. 28—Am whallngbark J E Ponnell, Htisaey, New Red- moa mil. SflSperm, 1800 whale.
ford, 33 ma out, 275 sperm, 3300 whale, 50 sperm, 1650 whale Sept. 22—Am whnle whip Armsts, Fitrh, New London, 26
ibis aeaaon.
ms out, 40 aperrr, 2'inO whsle, 500 whnle thia aeaaon.
24—Am whale ahip Eli/a Adame, Harding, Fair Haven, 27 23—Am whale ahip Ellta Adams, Harding. Fair Haren, 27 mi
Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance,
out,
aperm,
rru out, 180
2250 whale, 50 aperm, 2050 whale thia aea80 aperm, 2900 whale. 50 sperm, 2200 whnle Ihia aesaon. A
aon.
25—Am whale ahip St. fleorge, Hawea, New Bedford, 12 ma Seamen, Marine and General Intelligence.
whale
lhla.eai.on.
ahip
Jarnegan.
aperm,
whale
26
1200
1200
Adeline,
Bedford,
whale,
NYw
Am
m> out, out, 217
PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY
525 sperm, 1300 whale, 240 spt-rm, 700 whalethis season.
26—Am whale ahip BouJ. Tucker, Bands, New Bedford, 26 SAMUEL C. DAMON, SEAMEN'S CHAPLAIN.
thia aeaaon.
Am whale ship Rowena, Adams, Fall River, 25 ma out, 30 1-2 m. out. 200 sperm, 2100 whale, 1300 whale
26—Jefferson, Orey, New London, 13ma out, 85 aperm, 2700
aperm. 3300 whale, 30 sperm, 1300 whale thia season.
TERMS.
28—Am whaleship Jcffuraon,Gray, New London, 13ma out, iwhale, 2500 whale Ihia season.
One copy per annum, --.-.--. »1,50
85 aperm, 2700 whale, 2600 whale this tifeaon.
Two
2,50
copies
per
dajs
annum,
from
San
Honolulu,
Ncwell,
17
29—Am schooner
Franeisoo.
Just received and for Sale,
Five copies per annum,
6,00
800
Sailed.
Ten copies per annum,
At the Chsplain's Study, a frevh t-upply of the publicaSingle
and
bound
volumes
for
copies
1,2,3,4
tions of the Acnericnn Tract SocietyAug. 29.—nfoetemirna, Pfannkuche, for Manila.
years may be obtained at the Sludy of tht ChapSept 2.—Hawaiian schooner Julian, Moran, for San FranAlso—A complete sell of the Christian Library," in |
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