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FRIEND.
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HONOLULU, DECEMBER 1, 1849.
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Vol. 7.
No. 11
tributaries, empties into Suisoon, or Son ientering the river, we very soon found ourBay. This river is very winding, iselves soiling up a stream about two hunFrancisco
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deep and having a
Page. 81-83 being at least twice the length of a straight idred yards wide, quite
Interior cf Alia California,
The Trials of Ship-routers,
84 line drawn Irom its hend waters to its mouth. slight current. On both sides were immense
84 I believe on all the tributaries of thisstream, marshes covered with tules or large rushes,
The asih of Novemlir,
86
An Eye to Comfort and Health, •
85 which flows from the California mountains, growing from ten to fifteen leet in height.
Return of the Massachusetts,
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85 or the Sierra Nevnda range, gold has been Low willows, bushes, and other plants, such
Speculating Mania,
Foreign Items,
85 discovered. The river Stanislnus is a tribu- as grow in low and marshy places were every
86
The Largest Merchant Vessel afloat,
87 tary of the San Joaquin. It is upon thie where to be seen. From the deck of the
Religious Character of J. Q.Adams,
Loss of Ship Niphon,
87 river that some of the richest mines are now vessel it was possible to obtain only a nar88 found. To correspond lo Ihe San Joaquin, row prospect. With a fine breeze from the
Deaths, Donations, Shipping News.
the Sacramento flows from the north, rising N. W. we made rapid progress up the river.
in the range of mountainous country lying •isih. Last evening we came to anchor,
between California and Oregon. The vast as it would be quite impossible to navigate
regions drained by these rivers and their this river in the night. But Oh ! the musnumerous branches, forms the immense ba- quetoes ! Never could persons be more anthe
Sandwich
Islands
to
Lower
A Trip from
sin
of Upper California. All the rivers and noyed. There was but little sleep on board.
and
California.
Upper
Oregon
streams flowing from the western slope of In the morning our mate was found to be so
Leaves selected from "Our Log Book." the Sierra Nevada range, and the eastern much poisoned, and swollen' by the effect of
slope of the Coast range, empty their waters the musquetoes that he was unable to reday we
XXV.—INTERIOR OF ALTA CALI- into the magnificent Bay of San Francisco, main on duty. During the entireThe
feaand from thence find a passage into the Pa- sailed through the Tule-marshes.
FORNIA.
so far a9 tures of the country remaining the same.
intention,
It
was
my
Arrival
cific
ocean.
San
Joaquin
An Excursion up the
at Stockton Description of the town Sab- 1 was able in a few weeks, to travel suffiArrival at Stockton,—29fA. About two
The ciently over this country to obtain a tolera- o'clock, to-day, we reached (he thriving town
bath— Journey to Sutter's Fort
Fourth of July Visit .Mormon Islands," bly correct idea of the portion of our coun- of Stockton. It is a city of tents, there bemonths assumed ing only two wooden buildings in the place.
" The Mills,'land "Kanaka Diggings "— try which has within a few
Return to Sacramento City Tnp down the so much importance in a political and com- The site of the town is well situated on a
mercial point of view. I now refer you to slough, (as it is called,) of the San Joaquin.
Sacramento Rtter Remarks.
These sloughs are quite remarkable and pethe
The following letter is essentially
copy tny journal.
An Excursion up San Joaquin. —June 27th, culiar. The one upon which Stockton is
of one which I wrote from Benicia, to a
Wednesday. This morning embarked on situated, is several miles in length, being
friend in the United. States, after my return board
a small schooner bound up the San very deep and varying from 100 to 200
from an excursion through the interior of
to Stockton. After passing through yards in width. It will admit vessels of
Joaquin
Upper California :—
Suisoon Bay, our vessel entered the river. 300 or 400 lons, which can come along the
U. S. Propeller, Massachusetts, )
We passed the " New York of the Pacific," bank. Never could nature have formed
Benicia, U. C, July 17, 1849. J
on our left. This is the site for a city lying more admirable docks. Goods are easily
Dear Sir,—In my last communication for- near the union of the waters of the Sacra- landed upon the bank and removed elsewarded from this place about three weeks mento and San Joaquin. It has been sur- where. • It is only a few months since the
since, I endeavored to keep you duly in- veyed and laid out. In the California pa- place begun to be built upon and now lots"
formed of my peregrinations down to my ar- pers "lots" are now offered for sale, but are selling from $300 to $5000, a piece.
rival in California. Since that date, I have as yet only a solitary dwelling, snd that a Hither resort, for supplies, the miners now
made an excursion into thel interior of tie miserable structure, marks the spot ! But in digging upon the tributaries of the San Joacountry, having travelled, by land and wa- these days there is no predicting how soon a quin.
ter, about five hundred miles, and endeavored stirring town may be there located.* On 30th. To-day became acquainted with
to make myself acquainted with the natural The truth of the opinion expressed in the above some of the inhabitants of the town. Mr.
features of the country,:its inhabitants, its remarks respecting the possibility that the " New Belt, the Alcalde kindly furnished me lodgmining characteristics, and future prospects. York of tbe Pacific," might soon become a flourishing ings at his store. 1 learned that a clergyconfirmed by the followiM- notice of the man had never spent a Sabbath in the town.
I wos about eighteen days, during which town, is
which 1 copy from the " Pachfc News," pubplace,
a
civilized"
bed
but
period I slept in
lished in San Francisco. Bept. 29, just three months New Bedford, and one ether name not recollected,
once, seldom enjoyed the luxury of a chair, after I passed the site of the proposed city:
and arrangements have been made for ten other Teasels
and otherwise accommodated myself to the New York or thb Pacific—Since our last no- to go there in the coarse of the next week, betides
strange scenes of this strange country. tice of this beautiful site for a large city, we are nrt- which a Post Moire has been established which is
called the Junction Post Office. This name is given
that it is going ahead with rail-road speed.
Thinking you might be interested in a nar- viscd
from thence to Sacra- in consequence of its being the point where toe exrative of my rambles, I shall furnish a suc- There is now established
and Sitter cities, a regular line of steamers, change of mails which leave San Francisco. Sacracinct diary of events. 1 will, however, pre- Imcnto
and there if a line river steamer building here by ;mento and Sutter cities, and Stockton, at the same
face these notes of the journey, by a few Cu;it. Blair of the U. 8. Navy, that will be put upon time will he made. A large hotel will be immebuildings in addition
remarks upon the general outlines of the the same route within twenty days ; another ia build-1 diately commenced, and other
by the company of ito those already erected, are going up at various
country through which I have passed.— ing at New York of the Pacific,
in the town; and the piles of brick and lumber
ship Mayflower, which will be ia operation within points
j
About twenty miles above Benicia, or fifty the
the same time for the river San Joaquin. There are on the banks, indicate rapid and prominent improvemiles from the ocean, the rivers Sacramento now lying alongside the banks of this new city, seven iment.
The proprietors it will be seen by their advertiseand San Joaquin unite in Suisoon Bay, be- •hips of the largest claas, none drawing less than
twelva, and most of them sixteen feet of water. The iment, by handbills and papers, oner moat liberal
ing a part of the great Bay of San Francis- Sabina.
Capt. Green, of Sag Harbor ; Audley Clark, Iterms to settlers who will make improvements,and as
co. The San Joaquin river rises in about
importance is daily becoming more maniCapt. Dennia, of Newport, B, I.; Mayflower, Capt. its
1 growing
the 36 ° of Latitude, and taking a north- Hicks, of N«w Bedford, Lenark, Capt Woodbnry of Ifest,
investments made there must be very ptowesterly direction, being -fed by numerous Boston; Henry Lee, of New York, Obid Mitchell of ductivc.
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The inhabitants never bad a sermon preach- and died. His remains were found exposed Fuit, situated on the South Fork. The
ed in their midst On making known that I by the road side, and at a short distance a weather was warm and the road very dusty.
was a clergyman, arrangements were madej bottle. Some friendly stranger had dug On my arrival I was kindly welcomed to the
for holding services on board a vessel now him a grave, and there was the little hillock tent of Mr. Brinsmade and Mr Calkin, genused as a store-ship, and moored alongside in the midst of the prairie. I know not tlemen, whom I had known at the Islands.
the bank.
when I have passed the grave of a fellow They with a company of young men, are
July. 1. Sabbath. mortal with more sad emotions.
testing the qualities of a machine conAt the appointed hour a respectable auThe country between Stockton and Sut- structed on the "rocking" principle and
dience assembled; to which I endeavored to ter's Fort, is very level, and dry. A part similar to those used in the gold mines of
preach from the words of Paul recorded in of the distance the traveller passes through Virginia. They were employing quicksilver
Oalatians 6th chapter, 7th and Bth verses. extensive " oak openings," Weary and sun- to collect the particles of gold. 1 was glad
I am satisfied that to many it was most burnt, we arrived at the Fort, about 12 to perceive that they were encouraged to
agreeable once more to hear the sound of a o'clock, having rode nearly seventy miles hope their machines would nut prove a failminister's voice proclaiming the gospel. since 3 o'clock, of the previous afternoon.— ure, as a multitude of other contrivances,
Some had not heard a sermon before for July ilh : —The morning was ushered in had proved. *
years. After the services, I endeavored to with the firing of cannon and crackers. It The implements of old aud practical
explain the nature of my duties as a Sea- had been reported that Col. Fremont, Hon. miners, are exceedingly silwple. It is a fact
man's Chaplain, and make known what our T. B. King, and other distinguished visitors that an Oregonian with a hammer, axe, and
Society was endeavoring to do for the sea- would probably be present on the occasion. saw, can in a i'ew hours construct a good
faring population. I heard one of the mer- In this respect there was a general feeling machine for collecting gold. The old fashchants remark that it had really been one of disappointment. The Day however must ioned New England baby-cradles, could, in a
of the quietest sabbaths he had witnessed not be passed unnoticed. Arrangements few minutes, he converted into machines
in Stockton. I am satisfied that a faithful were made for public addresses in the Oak for washing gold. Should the " Patent Baminister of the gospel would be well re- Grove lying between the Fort, and Sacra- by-Jumpers" with elastic suspenders, superceived by the inhabitants of this growing mento City. At 1 o'clock, a numerous au- cede the cradles of olden times, some specutown.
dience assembled when the following order lating Yankee might make his fortune, in
shipping " old cradles," to California. If
Journey to Sutter's Fort:—July '2d. Made ofexercises was observed :—
he should chance to send his merchandize
preparations to leave for Sutter's Fort, by Prayer, by Rev. S. C. Damon.
land, a distance of seventy miles. A large Reading vf the Declaration of Indepen- at the favorable moment he micjht accumulate
a fortune rivalling that of " Lord Timothy
business is daily transacted in Stockton, dence, by Mr. Mc Lellan.
Dexter" of Newhuryport, the exporter of
probably not less than from $50,000 to Oration by. Dr. Deal.
warming pans to the West Indies !
100,000. Vessels are daily arriving and Address, by Hon. Mr. Gwinn.
departing ; teams are daily leaving for the Almost every state of the Union, and I found a company working at Morman
mines ; hundreds of mules and pack-horses part of the world had its representatives on Island, endeavoring to turn the current of
the river and lancying that when this should
may be seen at almost any hour departing that occasion.
for El dorado. A daily line of stages is Towards evening, in strolling among the be done, they would gather an immense
now established to the mines, a distance of trees, which occupy the site of Sacramento quantity of the precious metal in the bed of
ninety miles. It was 3 o'clock, P M., be- City,'l chanced to fall upon the temporary the old stream. They may bo successful !
The Mills. —July 7th. Left Morman
fore I was able to leave, in consequence of abode of Prof. F. Shepherd, formerly conHisIsland
early this morning for the " Mills" nt
the
of
Natural
called
to
attend
of
nected
with
department
the funeral
a Mr.
being
Shaw, who died the day before. I had tory and Chemistry, in a college in Ohio. Coloma, the spot where the gold of Califorvisited him during his sickness, and learned He had just finished a cup of the beverage nia was first discovered. On my arrival was
that he was a native of Plymouth, Mass, and of China, and I spent a most agreeable hour kindly welcomed by the Rev. Mr Roberts,
had been discharged a few months pre- with him conversing about the physical fea- tho Superintendant of the Methodist Misviously from the Whale Ship " South Ameri- tures of the country. Prof. S. is exploring sion. He was then eudeavoring to establish
ca" at Lahaina. Agreeable to a previous the country, but with genuine Yankee spirit, a Methodist Church. I was glad to learn
arrangement, about ten or twelve miles is determined to pay his way ! So having that success will evidently crown his efforts.
from Stockton, I joined a party bound to purchased an ox-team, he is engaged in the A "class" has already been organised,
Sutter's Fort, to spend the 4th of July. We transportation of goods from Sacramentoi Mr. Roberts accompanied me through the
met at Dr. labell's. He is a nativeof Ohio, City to the " Mills." He remarked that; busy and thriving village of Coloma, to the
and graduate of Western Reserve College. his last trip produced a profit of $400, above mill-race where only fourteen months, since
His lady furnished us a most excellent din- his expenses ! Teaming is more profitablei a few small lumps of gold were found. Oh!
the mighty movement throughout our globe
ner, and supper ! We rode about six miles thanLecturing !
further this afternoon, and then stopped for July 5. In visiting the landing, at Sacra- which that discovery has already produced !
the night, but alas, our condition was dis- mento City, I chanced to fall in with a mi- It has turned the attention of the civilized
tressing. Musquetoes had no mercy. I am ner, recently arrived. I learned that in a world upon California.
satisfied it would have been difficult for the month he had collected $1,500, worth of July 8. The Rev. Mr. Roberts preached
good old Monk spoken of in the chronicles gold. This man was formerly a miner in in the morning an eloquent sermon from
of Brazil, to have given thanks for the crea- North Carolina, where one pennyweight, Galatians, 6 ; 14, and in the afterpart of the
tion of Musquetoes, if he had suffered what per diem, was considered as doing well, but day I endeavored to preach from the memowe suffered that night. My kind host fur- in the California mines the average amount rable words of our Saviour, "There is joy
nished me with the best lodging in his gathered by those who labor diligently is in the presence of the angels of God over
power, being a well covered western wag- nearly one ounce. Not a few far exceed one sinner that rcpenteth." During the ingon, but the night slowly wore away, and I that amount, while many are discouraged terim of public worship the Sacrament of the
started with the dawn, upon a fleet Califor- and disheartened, obtaining scarcely enough Loid's supper was administered by Brother
Here we had the pleasure of
nia steed, which took me rapidly over the to pay their board. I have met with many Roberts.
prairie, at the rate of nine miles an hour. who have forsaken the mines, in disgust, for spending the Sabbath with Capt. Gelston, of
We stopped to breakfast with a Mr Mur- mining in California is hard work, severely the barque Whiton, whose name is so inphey, a native of the Emerald Isle, who testing the patience, energy, and constitu- timately associated with efforts in behalf of
has been several years in California, and tion of the miners. As many are unsuccess- Seamen, in the city of New York.
gathered around him large herds of horses ful, as successful. Probably no class of mi- Kanaka Diggings. —July 9. Left this mornand cattle.
ners have succeeded better than the Orego- ing in company with Brother Roberts, to
the encampment of Sandwich Islanders,
one
crossing
In
prairie, about twenty nians. They are hardy and industrious. visit
while
he would proceed to Sacramento City.
with
Mountains,
crossed
the
Rocky
Having
miles in width, I found but little to attract
the attention, except a solitary grave, in their families, they know by experience, About 10 o'clock I arrived at the " digSince my return to Honolulu, I have learned
nearly the middle of the prairie. It was what it is to labor, and to labor hard.
good authority, that the machines imported by
that of a poor way-faring man, who attemptMormon bland, July, 6. Started this upon
Mr Brinsmade, fully meet his expectations, and that
ed to cross the prairie a-foot, and alone. morning to visit the mines at "Mormon Is- he has
succeeded remarkably well in disposing of the
Weary, sick and exhausted, he laid down land." About twenty-five mile* from the same.
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ginfs" of a compuny from the Islands. It||of California which I have yet travelled do reason, other nations would not allow forwas exceedingly pleasant to be welcomed by il find any considerable portion adapted to eigners to work in their mines, and why
many whom 1 had known at the Islands, and, farming purposes according to a Yankee's should Americans allow it ? Another ground
some of whom were from Honolulu. As, jideas. The immense ranges of hills and of this prejudice, is the fact, that many forthere had been much difficulty between 'mountains are coveted with a species of wild eigners came to work under leaders. They
at most seasons an ex- bring their supplies and expect to leave in a
Americans and foreigners at other places, 11oats which furnishes
was desirous of cautioning the Hawuiians cellent fodder for herds of horses and cattle. few months, having no intention of becoming
to be upon their guard and not to give offence It is the opinion of some that the extensive citizens of the United States. The moveto Americans. 1 invited all to assemble, title marshes will eventually be drained nnd ment has already commenced, to compel
when about 75 made their appearance near,.converted into rice-fields. This however them to leave the mines. Meetings among
not take place until the mines cease to American miners have been held, and resoa beautiful spring and under some excellent,
such rich products as are now gathered. lutions passed, strongly urging the point, that
shade trees. There 1 endeavored to explain'lyicld
to them the causes of the difficulties between] Remarks. —In travelling through the coun- no foreigners he allowed to work in the
Americans nnd foreigners. They had some try I have met scores of seamen with whom mines. Such a meeting had been held at the
very sensible enquiries to make. 1 informed I hud become acquainted while at Honolulu. "Mills" just before my visit. It has resulted
them that in the morning 1 should start, and [ was cordially welcomed, although in more in that quarter of breaking up one encampshould ho happy to take letters to their friends' than a single instance they exclaimed " you ment of Chilians. A committee of Ameriat the Islands. Before 1 left, a mail of some are the last man that we expected to see at cans visited the camp and warned them off,
twenty letters was made up. I was most the mines." A few words of explanation limiting the period they would be allowed to
kindly entertained during my slay among were however sufficient to set the matter remain, to twenty-four hours. Before the
them. While there I was grieved to wit- tight. There are vast numbers of seamen period elapsed all had quietly withdrawn. A
ness a man of my own color, an American,; now digging in different parts of the mines, party of Chilians had re-crossed the South
yes, and one who was an educated man—a which still keeps the price of wages very Fork, and were encamped at the " Mills.'
receive from flow extensive the movement will become,
jawycr—engaged in the abominable and de- high. Ordinary seamen now
and
the wages oi it is impossible now to foresee, but it is my
per
month,
with
these
to
$150
$-200,
traiiic
of
ardent
spirits,
testable
impression that erelong none but American
few Sandwich Islanders. I felt indignant, [officers tire in proportion. It is now exceedand could not but express my mind to the ingly dillicult to engage seamen on board citizens will be found, at work, in the mining
man. He replied, "Ifl do not sell, others vessels hound to foreign ports. One thou- districts.
will." This old, and stale plea of the rum- sand dollars are offered sailors to ship on Some things exceedingly pained me, as I
seller, was all he had to offer. I was glad board vessels bound to the States, but they mingled among the miners, and one was th'e
to learn thut a majority of the Hawaiinntl will Dot ship. Vessels are deserted soon af- general prevalence of the impious practice of
were true to their tee-total principles, while ter they come to anchor, unless the wages profane swearing. It appears to me, that I
those who were seduced had been long upon of seamen are immediately raised. It is never heard so much profane swearing in the
same length of time, as during my late tour.
the coast and away from missionary influ- quite impossible to foresee any material
ences ! It was gratifying to learn that these change in this order of things. It would be Drinking spirituous liquors is also woefully
people regularly assembled upon the Sabbath unreasonable to expect a change until the prevalent. Men too, are engaged in the
for Divine Service, which was conducted by mines are exhausted, or the value of gold traffic of strong drink, from whom better
two of their number, well established in the depreciates. That the latter result will not things were to be expected. Most sincerely
take place for years is quite certain, and to I hope that the late emigrations from New
faith.
From this place I hastened my return to expect the mines are to be exhausted, is out England will exert a salutary influence
This may throughout the territory. ,
Sacramento City, situated at the juncture oii of the question, for the present.
the Sacramento river and its branch, calledI not appear so manifest to an observer at a It is however to be feared that vast multithe American Fork. It is a rising city andI distance, but it is quite clear to any one up- tudes of young men will sadly degenerate in
elapse morals, by coming to this country. I witness
place of much business. Lots are now sell- ■ on the -spot. Very many years mustCaliforscenes almost daily that are sad. It does
ing at enormous prices. Should the mining before gold will cease to be dug in
business continue, Sacramento city will be- nia. Mines that were worked last year are seem so strange that men, young and old,
came one of the most prominent places ini now being worked over, and the present can think to trample upon the laws of God
"raise," (to use a miner's term) is nearly with impunity. It is exceedingly gratifying
Upper California.
to that of last year. The mining that good and faithful ministers of the gospel
11.
Emequal
Sacramento.
—July
down
the
Trip
barked this morning to descend the Sacra- country cannot be said to be yet explored. are directing their steps to this country.—
mento river. We were four days in reach- Parties on exploring expeditions are now Although wickedness may abound, yet it is
ing Benecia. This river far exceeds the penetrating the mountains in all directions. an encouraging field oflabor. Men are wilSan Joaquin in beauty, and its adaptation toII recently heard, upon undoubted authority ling to listen to a preached gospel, and in
navigation. It is much wider and its banks, of one party which has been successful in many instances, even those, whose practice
instead of presenting an unvarying Monoto- discovering a very rich spot. They keep it was any thing but what it should be, express
ny of rushes, are beautifully adorned with a secret, going and returning from it under a strong desire to have ministers of the gospel located among them There are to be
stately forest trees. The sycamore, the! cover of darkness.
willow, the cotton wood, skirt the banks. It I was greatly surprised at the order and found many good men in California, who do
may be said, in truth, that both rivers are quietness that reign in the mining districts not yield to the current of wickedness. I
now alive with numerous vessels, of various) which I have visited, and I learn that this is hope their number is rapidly increasing.—
sizes, from a whale boat, to the bark of 300I generally the fact throughout the whole place. They, as well as their unscrupulous neightons. They are continually ascending deep- An occasional disturbance will occur, which bors, need the prayers of God's people in
ly burdened with freight and their decks cov- will be reported in the papers, and from that their behalf. From the prayer-meeting, the
ered with men eager to make their fortunesi the inference be drawn that such is generally family altar, the house ofGod, and the chamat the mines. As the emigrant ships arrive i the case, which is very far from being true. ber of secret devotion let supplications and
at San Francisco, if they draw over twelvei Personal property is much respected. Should prayers be incessantly offered for the people
or fifteen feet of water, the passengers hast- a thief be caught, he is whipped, perhaps of this land. Hundreds and thousands of
en on board some small vessel bound up fined, and immediately sent out of the mining men are here strongly tempted to evil, and
many will inevitably fall unless the grace of
either the Sacramento or San Joaquin river. country,
These small vessels are now engaged in ai At the present time, there exists a very God interpose. Good men will come forth
strong prejudice against foreigners, among as gold purified in the furnace; hypocrites
most profitable business.
After an absence of nearly three weeks, the Americans. Mexicans, Peruvians and and false-professors will sink; while it should
during which period I have experienced in- Chilians, are especially subject to this pre- be the prayer of all good people that many
conveniences not a few, as a traveller, I was judice. I took some pains to investigate the may be, here, converted to Goo. Let fathers
glad to return onCe more to my comfortable matter. This inimical feeling arises, first, on and mothers earnestly pray for their sons
quarters on board the Massachusetts. The the general ground, that these rich gold who have rushed and are rushing to the
trip furnished me a good opportunity for wit- mines belong, by right, to Americans; and mines of California. Let wives pray for
nessing the operations of the miners, and 1 that the citizens or subjects of other nations their husbands; let sisters pray for their
to dig
in these mines. TheyW brothers; let the church universal pray that
the face of the country. In no part have no right
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The 28th of November.
this land may become Immanuel'sland. God the liberty to copy the following remarks.
still reigns. It is no fortuitous circumstance, The writer seems aware of the trials of his The question has, of late, frequently been
that God has allowed these mines to be open- station, and speaks of a ship-master's " per- asked, Why does the Hawaiian Government
ed at just the moment when the American plexing responsibility" in language becom- observe the 28th of November ? The folflag was hoisted over the territory.
It is no mere chance event that such an ing, and dignified. The journal everywhere lowing document will afford an answer to
immense immigration is now pouring over abounds with passages indicating a thought- the question :—
the Rocky mountains, doubling Cape-Horn, ful and even a philosophic turn of mind. COPY
of the Joint Declaration of France
and crossing the Isthmus. I should trem- The writer is a person remarkably fond of
and dreal Britain.
did
I
results,
ble, in view of the momentous
is Her Majesty, the Queen of the United
not realise the fact that God reigns,—that reading, and though his present voyage
he is at the helm. For years I have watch- not more than half completed yet he re- Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and
ed the movement of affairs at the Islands, marked that already he had read about His Majesty, the King of the French, taking
into consideration the existence in the Sandand throughout the Pacific. I rejoice, in " two hundred and fifty volumes."—
wich Island of a Government capable of
having so favorable an opportunity for observing the astonishing changes now trans- 2d, November, 1845,—Begin with fre- providing for the regularity of its relations
piring on the Western Coast of the North quent showers of rain—the weather squally with foreign nations, have thought it right
American Continent. Powerful nations are —winds light and variable from the south- to engage, reciprocally, to consider the
Sandwich Islands as an Independent State,
now to be planted. Over the very waters
ward and eastward. Several sails in cour and never to take possession, neither directthe
vessel
upon
this
now
Bay,
floating
of
which I am penning these lines, a vast com- pony at <> A. M. It opened to me by a ly or under the title of Protectorate, or unmerce in soon to pass. The God of Nature call from the steward to hasten on deck, and der any other form, of the territory of which
has so decreed. Cities to vie in magnitude assist the first officer in a scuffle with the they are composed.
The undersigned, Her Majesty's Princiwith London and New-York, must here
arise. Here is the wealth, —here tends the cooper, who had refused to obey his orders, pal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs,
the tide of immigration, that tide cannot he and had been very insolent in his language. and the Ambassador Extraordinary of His
turned aside.—lt will ere long reach the While in the heat of passion, I thought Majesty the King of the French, at the
Court of London, being furnished with the
Islands of the Pacific !
to punish him severely, but after a little denecessary powers, hereby declare, in conseIn a very few days,—by the earliest oppor- liberation concluded to
I
give him a severe quence, that their said Majesties take recitunity,—l hope to resume my labors as a
chaplain to seamen at Honolulu, and by reprimand, which I did in presence of the procally that engagement.
the grace of God, I hope to exert my feeble whole crew, and then sent him to the mast In witness whereof the undersigned have
influence, in connection with my fellow head for the forenoon, and promised him for signed the present declaration, and have
affixed thereto the Seal of their Arms.
christians there, to keep pace with the
that I would punish him, or Done in
duplicate, at London, the 28th
mighty movements of this most stirring, revo- the next offence,
one
else.
have
so
far
on
the
I
any
voyage
of
in the year of our
November,
and
day
remarkable,
wonder-working,
lutionary,
found him to be a very bad man—a very Lord 1843.
(Signed,) ABERDEEN,
[l. s.]
poor mechanic, frequently grumbling, and
ST. AULAIRE, [l. s.]
other
of
misdemeanors.
guilty
many
Few situations involve a more perplexing The Day has by some been styled, that
responsibility ; or require a higher combi- of the Hawaiian Independence. It is not
HONOLULU, DECEMBER, 7, 1849. nation of rare talents than the commander of'uncommon, to hear persons speak of the
a ship. To be popular, and at the same United Stales Government being also a party
The Trials of Ship-masters. time efficient, he must be able to enforce a to this agreement, but it is a mistake. The
Government of the U. S., has however
To the remark, that all classes of men strict and
rigid discipline, without giving to
the Independence of this
most
ceracknowledged
have their trials, and difficulties,
it that cast of unfeeling severity, to which
and
Government,
we believe that ' Act of
forms
no
excep- the despot icul nature of a
tainly that of Ship-masters,
ship's government
tion. It would seem as if the recent move- is extremely liable. He must be open and acknowledgment' precedes similar acts on
ments in California, increased those trials unreserved, and express even his sentiments the part of other Governments.
and difficulties a thousand-fold. An officer, of disapprobation with a freedom and frankstuff as
or a sailor may get his discharge or do as ness, which may lead the subordinate officer Shakespeare says, " We are such
made
of."
The
Bard
of
dreams
are
Avon
they sometimes do, take "French leave," to that instantaneous conviction, that there
doubtless
said
this
but
a
cerfiguratively,
but not so with the Ship-master. When he is no suppressed feeling of bitterness, which
the
tain
of
correspondent
Polynesian,
signtakes command of a vessel, she becomes his may in any unexpected hour reveal its nourfor better or worse," until the voyage is ished and terrific strength. This plain and ing himself " Panorama" and sending his
ended, or death separates them. He must honest dealing, is infinitely preferable to a straws from the gold coast" would apply
keep in mind the owner's interests, and not heartless hypocracy of manner,—it relieves this language literally to "us" dwellers in
lose sight of his own ; he must govern all around from those disquieting suspicions Honolulu. We have heard it said that a
hard bed and stone pillows, make the sleephis skip's company, not losing sight of their
which duplicity never fails to excite, and er dream most frightful dreams and see horand
welfare.
has
a
health
He
character where it is united with a generous disposito sustain, and fortunate indeed, is the ship- tion, a well informed mind and a dignified rible sights, now, we opine, that "Panora!
master that fulfils all the trying, and respon- demeanor, can never fail to secure affection ma" must be reduced to this sad extremity
Aye
beware,
Let
or
Monsieur
"Mr.
him
sible duties of his station, in a manner not
and respect.
Maria Cogniac" may call him individually
to sacrifice the owner's interests or his own;
to account should he ever take up his abode
not to acquire the charge of a " bad" masWe have seen U. S. newspapers to at the Islands. Whoever reads "Straws
ter, yet maintain good discipline and au- the 15th of September, but they contain no
from the gold coast, No. 11." will readily
thority on ship-board. We have been led
interest. The troubles in admit that Panorama," might have appronews
special
of
to make these remarks, in consequence of
"
looking over the private journal of a ship- Canada occupy a prominent place. Editors priately taken a line of Byron, for his
master, which has fallen under our obser- rather make sport of the Cuba-Expedition ! motto,
vation. From this journal, we have taken
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7
God-directing age.
Yours truly.
THE FRIEND.
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FROM OUR FOREIGN FILES.
Comfort and Health.—On
Speculation Mania.
Ma.
O'Rcillt has issued n circular in which
of
Whale
Oroziinbo"
the
manias
the
Among
Ship, "
speculation
board the Am.
he states hisrietermination to extend the magnetic
RailNineteenth
that
English
in
Century,
and
convenient
room
fitted
up,
we saw a
telegraph to the Pacific, as f>oon as Congress
stands, perhaps, unsurpassed. The| shall give linn aid. Mr. Sandford J. Smith ia
provided with a stove, for the purpose of roads,
name of its King, Hudson, will be as im- immediately totraverse the route toFort Leavendrying the clothes of the ship's company in mortal as Nero's or Sam Patch's. This worth, to arrange with thecitizens of the various
rainy, and foggy weather. This is as it Hudson, now prostrated under a torrent offrowns which may be desired to be included on
line to the Missouri frontier, to be
i the telegraph
should be. The expense was trifling, but fraud nnd bankruptcy, was for years the.'completed
this summer..
master
of
the
Hail-road
His
mania.
spirit
the advantages immense. If the owners
I
audacity in his peculiar empire was as grent The Wonder or the Age.—The town of
and masters of ships would provide their as Alexander's. He comprehended the i Lawrence, in the State of Massachusetts, is only
vessels with accommodations of (his descrip- speculatoin like n true genius, and impressed three years old. Yet it cnntnins 13,000inhabitants, lihs six and a half millions invested in mantion, would it not prevent much sickness, es- others with n faith in his comprehension and ufactures—a
Town Hull erected at nn expense
integrity. He became theguider nnd controlpecially rheumatism among the crew r ler
$60,000—gns work:-—ft politic library of 8,000
He built roads!|of
in
rail-ways
England.
of
Would it not be a saving in the end ? with a magic facility—made ipleui'id divi-l volumes, ami a fine pink of 18 acres.
We know that " a saving" ought not to be l dends on paper, and for years accumulated, From the Lakes to California.—The DeAdvertiser of the ISlh Sept., states that the
spoken of, where life and health are at, wealth, reputed to he unbounded. Widowst|troit
owners of the lirig Kurekn, one of the largest
stake, yet, alas it is too true th.it both the and orphans with money to invest, and grey-l'Ivesseli on the Luke, have obtained permission
speculators, brought their sacks of from the British Government to let that vessel
health and lives of seamen would oftentimes iheaded
«old for King Hudson to invest, such faithI pass through the river St. Lnwrence, and that
be saved, if more attention was paid to the had all England in his power to moke gold she will leave Lake Michigan in the fall with a
comfort of the crew in wet, damp and foggy, hatch gold. Finally, the idolatry grew to cargo of lumber, direct for California.
weather. It is no wonder that scurvy, rheu- such height, thai a testimonial, magnificent Richest Man in America.—The New York
for a real king, was given him. He; Journal of Comniprcp, in noticing the profit of
matism and other ills afflict seamen, we have enough
made Mayor of his native city, York, $150,000 on the $1.0,000 cargo of ship John W.
;was
we
visited vessels in Honolulu harbor that
aud sent to Parliament from his borough, Carter, the first vessel cleared from New York,
should certainly suppose would generate bought the estates of ancient nobility, and| direct to Sun Francisco, afler the treaty with
says: "At the time of the Carter's descurvy, fevers, rheumntism, if not the built residences that looked down upon the IMexico,
parture, nothing defiiiile was known of the goldt
castles of dukes. Strange loan—by what en treasures in California. The
plague and cholera !
of
star watched, who could fathom ? Yet, he what hail transpired relative thereto,substance
was comwas
hut
a
moderate
linen-draper, a
trades- ■ prised in two letters—one from Mr. Colton, AlNo Mail Yet.—Patience is an admiraat the start. But all hubbies must calde of Monterey, nnd the other from M r T.
ble virtue, and dwellers at the islands will man
burst. Within a few months, King Hudson iO. Lnrkin, U. S. Government agent at Monneed to keep it in active exercise. We has been stripped of his guise,
dragged from,terey. By the way, it may lie stated that Mr.
have almost daily arrivals from California, his pedestal, and stoned by his old idolaters. I,ui kin is now the wealthiest man in California.
.Valuing his real estate at San Francisco, at what
but no mail. Report says it is coming, first His success and his wealth are discovered lit was worth there at the last advices, he would
in a Man-of-War, next in a merchant ship, to be a delusion, a gigantic fraud, running I be doubtless, the richest man m North Americft."
next a brig, and finally it may arrive when undiscovered through his whole rail-way career. Exposed, ruined, and disgraced, the! The New York Courier and Enquirer regards
iMucaulny's History of England as the heaviest
the Whale-ships return from the coining King's effects are to be brought to the
ham- blow which has heen struck at absolutism in govcruise on the Line. For the gratification'
The following is an auctioneering es- ernment, since Napoleon's sword was sheathed.
of all at the islands who are expecting let- timate of Mr. Hudson's estates now being, It is no wonder then that he should draw down
or about being brought under the hammer : on him the ire of old Blackwood.
ters, via Panama, we would state that acLondsborough
(bought of the Duke of DevThe next number of the Edinburgh Review is
cording to the latest intelligence, immense onshire), £470,000 ; Bnldershv, £108,000 ; looked
for with great interest, as it is expected to
quantities of mailable matter are lying in Oclon Grange, £80,000 Newhy Park, £22, fun ia in a refutation of the attack made by the
the San Francisco Post-Office, for persons 000 ; Gibraltar House, at Albert Gate, London Quarterly upon Macaulay's History.
£18,000 ; making a total amount invested A Bell, weighing between four and five hunat the Islands.
in lands and houses alone, within a trifle ofdred pounds, was brought nut in the ship New
Jersey, presented hy Henry N. Hooper, Esq., of
We are glad to welcome the Propel- £700,000.—[ N. Y. Sun]
Boston, to the first free schoolestablished in this
ler Massachusetts, once more in our Harbor. Another Whaler Burnt.—On
the country. [Pacific News.
She is now Commanded by Captain Knox, morning of the 29th inst. the whale-ship ToA Hungarian lady, who was the means of deU. S. N. Since this vessel left Honolulu in hacco Plant, was discovered to he on fire in the livering some Austrian officers into the hands of
Magyars, has been tried l<y court martial, at
the Spring, she has passed from the Quar- forward part of the bold, and the fire hud so far the
Preshurg, and sentenced to lie publicly scourged.
termaster's Department of the U. S. Army, progressed that it was found impossible to sub- This is the most hrutal act on record.
to the Navy, and is now on a visit to the is- due it. She was consequently scuttled, and Mr. Russet Tubbs, of New
Hampshire, has
lands to obtain a crew, that she may pro- now lies upon the reef, heeled over, a wreck. given a thousand dollars to the Washington New
is
to
work
an
of
incendiary, Hampshire Academy, on condition that it be calceed on a surveying cruise along the Coast It supposed be the
as was that of the burning of the Mercury, on led hy his name. We would not take it on the
and
California.
Messrs
of Oregon,
Smith
terms.
the 9th inst.
and Ogden, of the U. S. A., and Messrs. Long
and unsuccessful cruises, together with The Danish Navy.—The Danish N«vy i»
Goldsborough and Van Brunt, of the U. S the strong desire to get clear of a ship and be strong anil still increasing. They have 10 lineof-battle ships in commission,mora that 1000 guns
Navy, came as passengers on board the off to California, are inducements strong and
about 10,000 seamen afloat—a larger numenough to prompt men to the commission of
Massachusetts. These Gentlemen form a crimes even of the most heinous character; ber of men than is employed in the United
joint-commission sent out by the U. S. Gov- among which the wanton destruction of ships States.
Rivets done awat with.—An invention baa
ernment to select proper sites for Forts, nnd houses by fire are classed.—[Polynesian.
recently been produced in Boston by Mr. S.
Dock-Yards, &c, on the Pacific Coast.
Filling up.—From tha Pacific News of the Pratt, by which sheets of metal of any length,
i
We learn that Capt. Wood, formerly in Bth ilk., we learn that therearrived at San Fran- bands, hoops, &.c, may easily and quickly be
cisco during the months of August and Sept., by joined together without the use of rivets. Pecommand of the Massachusetts, is now con- sea alone, 10,537 persons. The above
is taken culiar slits are made in each end of the collar
nected with the Steam Navigation Company, frem the record of the harbor masters, and isiribbon, or the hand of the hoop, or in the ends
supposed to be correct. It is computed thai :of the sheetsof metal, which ennbles one sheet,
between Panama and San Francisco.
there have arrived in California, by landand sea, or band, to dovetail into the other when a blow
Small enamelled watches, set round withi during four months 50,000 souls; and there is no from the hammer joins tbem at effectually ai by
pearls and diamonds, are now the fashion abroud. cessation to the influx froai all quarters.—Pol. rivetting, and effects a (rest saving ia time.
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The Largest merchant Vessel are turned as pillars, but well secured by a sick-bay, fully fitted out, into which invabeing bolted through an ornamental iron cap. lid (passengers may be removed ; another
Afloat.
In the fore peak there is an inner how fram- division forms a complete carpenter's shop,
The following description of the fine iing of great strength, and between each of'janother an icehouse, a boys' room, rooms
there is a diagonal trus- |for the stowage of coals ; and, in fine, every
Packet-Ship " Constellation" we copy from! the hanging knees
sing running reverse from amidships, aft and required convenience is presented. From
the "London Mornjng Herald" of May 30,''forward, which adds materially to bur lon- the quarter-deck to the houses on deck
1849. It is somewhat remarkable to find in gitudinal strength, and prevents the proba- there is a neat suspension-bridge, and foran English paper, so fulsome an account ofbility of her becoming " hogged." The ward gangways to (he top-gallant-forecastle,
a Yankee vessel, acknowledged to be The Constellation is built of the very best mate- making her almost a " four-decker."
" jrials, and her holts and fastenings through-) Beneath the quarter-deck arc the caplargest merchant vessel afloat." The ta-| out are all square.
tain's cabin and the ladies' cabin, both of
bles have turned since "The Bedford" The appearance of the Constellation when which are most gorgeously finished, and are
Commanded by Capt. Moore, of Nantuck- afloat, though magnificent and mighty, is not only lighted from the deck, but by
et, came to anchor at the Downs, Feb. 3 not exactly what would please a connoisseur stern ports. The ceiling is formed into
order to give her the panels by the deck beams, which are finish1783. A London Journal of that date states in clippers ; for in
greatest possible accommodation on deck,! ed with neat mouldings, painted in dead
that "She was not allowed regular entry, which is most advisable in the trade for white. An architrave of burnished white,
until some consultation had taken place be- which she is intended, the deck beam is car- relieved with graceful carvings in gold, sur-
1
tween the Commissioners of the Customs 1ried so far aft that it gives her the appear-] mounts the rich cabinet-work of the room.
and the Lords of the Council, on account !ance of being heavy in quarters ; but we Pilasters enamelled in white and gold, with
had the pleasure of seeing her " high and a rebel' of lake, neat gold caps, and veined
of the many acts of Parliament yet in force!
jdry," and found her perfectly the reverse— marble pediments, form the state-room enagainst the rebels in America. She is loaded in fact, if anything, her lines are too tine, trances. The intervening space at the
with 487 butts of Whale-Oil, is American and there can bo little doubt, from her being sides, as well as all the doors, is formed in
fore and aft, and sharp without being small panels, with octagon corners ; the
built, manned wholly by American Seamen,! clean
wall-sided (as she is not in sailing trim till centres, as also the skirtings, are of highlythe;
rebel
and
to
colors,
wears the
belongs
drawing 23 feet of water), she will carry a polished satinwood, relieved with deep-toned
Island of Nantucket, in Massachusetts. jpress of canvas that cannot fail to drive her rosewood and zebrawood, the effect of which
This is the first vessel which displayed the through it. The stem is adorned with a is most admirable. The couches and scats
blue plush.
thirteen rebellious Stripes in any British well-carved figure of Commodore Truxton, are upholstered in rich
The state-rooms are roomy, and excelthe commander of the Constellation, Amerivessel
is
a
The
at
litHorsleydown,
Port.
can frigate ; and the stern is relieved with lently arranged ; in fact the gorgeous aptle below the Town, and is intended imme- beautiful scrollwork. She has all the mo- pcarance the cabins present is at least
■
dern improvements in rigging, and, from the equalled by the excellent manner in which
diately to return to New-England."
royalmasts qownwards, lightning conductors the more important but less attractive tribuThe splendid packet-ship Constellation,! of copper are let into the spars, nnd carried taries of health and comfort are secured.
merchant
vessel
afloat, having!
the largest
the keel into the water, thus almost But, like Punch with the " German Giant,"
completed the discharge of her ponderous through
the possibility of accidents from this fine vessel is too long for our columns ;
averting
cargo, is now in our docks ; and as she electric fluid.
and though we have given her measurepresents to those interested in the growing Many very excellent improvements are in- ment, we must hold a reserve for a future
trade of " the good old town," as well as to troduced for the comfort and convenience, publication. There are many points we
the many strangers that will visit Liverpool as well as the health, of passengers, which would notice did space permit, but one we
during the present week, a field of attraction!.so far exceed the ordinary arrangementsi must mention. She is pumped by a doublei
that cannot fail to awaken the enthusiasm of that they merit
the highest commendation. action machine, worked with two fly wheels,
unqualified approbation, we subjoin the fol- |The Constellation
has three decks, but, iniTo the same shaft a powerful air-pump can
lowing notice of her
jorder to give full light and a free current of"at all times be attached to exhaust any foul
Constellation was built at New York, atmospheric air, she is constructed with air that may have accumulated between
y Messrs. Westervelt and Mackay, from eight hatchways, of capacious measurement, decks. It is also applicable to a fire-engine,
the drawings and under the personal as well as side-lights and ventilators fore and from a jet with hose of 75 feet in
superintendence of William Skiddy, Esq. and aft. The lower deck is appropriated length an equal stream can be ejected.
Her length of keel is 195 feet ; her length solely to steerage pnssengers, with the excepA visit to this monster ship will repay amover all, 226 feet ; her beam measured tion of a store-room, which is latticed off. ply the expenditure of time, and we feel
from ceiling to ceiling 43 feet ; and the The upper deck is also divided abaft, toi assured that Captain Luce will exhibit that
depth of hold 28J feet. Her tonnage, esti-j form a cabin, with permanently-erectedI attention and urbanity of manner to visitors
mated by the customs (or new) measure- state-rooms, for the more respectable emi- which, with his thorough knowledge of the
ment, is 1950 tons, but she possesses ca- grants, and though this only occupies a venturous career he follows, has placed him
pabilities for the storage of nearly 3500 tons 1small space, being calculated for 90 persons, in command of the finest ship afloat. Since
of ordinary goods. It would not for a mo- ■ it is a great desideratum, as it presents an Thursday the Constellation has been visited
ment be supposed that a vessel of such gi- apartment far more comfortable than the:,by thousands ; and amongst those on board
antlike proportions would be completed cabins of many first-rate ships. The state- yesterday was Lord Howard, son of the
without a due regard to comparative ! rooms are large, and are each distinctly |Duke of Norfolk, in company with Thomas
strength, nor has that important part been 1lighted from the side ; some are furnished jSands, Esq., (late Mayor of Liverpool), and
neglected. Her hanging and lodging knees[with bedding, and all with toilet ware, wash- .George Brown, Esq., as well as many of
are aM cut from well-formed timber, of stand, &.c. Down the centre is a long ma- jour merchants. Lord Howard expressed
great thickness and depth in the throat, and hogany dining-table, and fitted to it are re- himself highly delighted.
each is finished in superior style. The tim- versing seats. Each room is painted nnd The Constellation is consigned here to
bering of the Constellation is excellent, and■ grained in imitation of oak, and the whole jMessrs. Spooner, Sands, and Co., but we
her sides, with ceiling and outer planking, apartment is symbolic of home,"
Messrs. W. Tapscott, and Co.
"
" clean- learn that the
form one solid mass. She has no bilge
,undertake passenger department.—Liliness," and "comfort."
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pieces, but the ceiling is from 7 to 10 inches1 The deck arrangements are most admira- 'ei-pool Standard.
in thickness, from the kelson to the strin- ble.
There is a topgallant forecastle, and
ger, which is 14 inches square ; and thus a poop or quarter-deck, while amidships Shipwreck.—The British Ship Mary Ann,
her timbers and outer planking form a solidI1there are erections which are divided into arrived at Hong Kong, "reports the loss of the
thickness averaging 3 feet 4 inches. Her several apartments, some of which serve as American whaler Ceres, with 1,400 barrels oil,
kelson and sister kelsons are bolted perpen- covered companion-ways. The passengers' on Osprey reef; crew arrived boats at
Booby
dicularly to the keel, as well as diagonally galleys are all separated, so that each de- Island, Torres Straits. The in
reef not laid down
and horizontally. The deck stancheons are partment of the ship has its particular alin any chart, is about lat. 13 48, to 14 ° fit S.,
kneed to the kelson, and in the upper decks'-■1 lotted cooking-room. In the centre there is and
longitude 146 »30, East."— fFplrossiaii.
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idea of its beauty, and illimitable variety of
Character of Mr. Adams.— Los 3or Ship Niphox of Nantucket.—
color. It is so hard as to resist any scratch
furnishes
the
of
the
Niphon,
BosCapt Smith,
The following is from an article in the
that of a crystal or diamond. Alreaexcept
this
The
disaster.
ton Recorder, by Rev. M. H. Smith, on Ifollowing particulars of
dy Mr. Calhoun has introduced in the Senfor
Honolulu,
6th,
Aug.
Adams
sailed
from
Niphon
at
Washington Mr.
whose ministry
home, in charge of her first officer, leaving ate a resolution, which passed instantly, to
was for some lime an attendant:
a
her original captain, Gardner, at Honolulu, the effect, that all the floors of the public of25
he
purchased
years
ago,
Nearly
" the Second
in the Capitol should be made of this
sick.
in
church
On the 30th Dec, in lat. 30 30 N., fices
Presbyterian
pew in
beautiful
material. A million dollars has
a
tremendous
Washington. Since which time, when he lon. 72 30 W., experienced
been ottered lor the entire patent."
y
has resided in the city, he has made it his gale which raged with great violence for 24
a
H.
B.
which
the
leak
M.'s
Consulate
sprang
hours,
occasionaland
General
ship
in
regular place of worship, though
for the Islands of the Pacific, \
lof 1800 strokes per hour, requiring one
ly he has attended church at the Capitol.
Honolulu, July 9,1849.
Not only so, but Mr. Adams displayed a Ipiimp to be kept continually at work. On It is hereby notified that Con. Gen. Miller hasJre30,
50,
lat.
lon.
ano71
Jan.,
towards
the
church
rare3d
of
in
the
ceived ii despatch from the Foreign Office, London,
spirit of generosity
ly equaled. It became embarrassed. That ther gale came on and increased to a hurri- dated the 31st of March, instructing him to take prosteps for musing to lie made known within hit
the house would he sold at auction seemed cane, sudden and frequent changes, which per
Consular District, tlmt. The Lords Commissioners
inevitable. He came forward and advanced raised a tremendous cross sea, and strained of the Admiralty
have " ottered a reward of £20,000
nearly £.2,090 and relieved the church. Ev- the ship very much, so that the leak increas- (twenty thousand pounds sterling,) to such private
ery dollar of that sum he expended for pub- ed rapidly, requiring both pumps to keep ship or ships of any country as may, in the judgment
lic worship in that house. He deducted year her free. When the gale abated, the 9th, of their Lordships, render efficient service to Sir John
his ships, or their crews, and may contribute
by year his pew tax till the whole was paid. only 8 men were left of the crew able to Franklin,
directly to extricate them from the ice.''
sick
with
scurbeing
services
the
(several
perform duty,
He attended the regular
of
The following is a copy of the minute of the Lords
Sabbath when his health permitted. No dis- Ivy) and these were fast giving out from con- Commissioners of the Admiralty, transmitted on the
tance, no storm prevented; he was an all tinued exertion at the pumps. As soon as occasion :—
AnnißAi.Tr, 23d March, 1849.
day hearer. The great snow storm of Feb- the weather would permit sail was made and The Lords Commissioners
of the Admiralty are unruary, 1818, which closed nearly all the the ship headed to the Northward, with al der the necessity of laying a supplementary Estimate
churches in the country, did not keep Mr. fair wind, which took us to lat. :i7, lon. 70 for the relief of the Arctic Expeditions under .Sir Jehn
and .Sir James Koss, upon the table of the
Adams from the house of God. He was one 50, when on the 12th, we experienced ano- Franklin
of thirteen persons present in the Presbyte- ther hurricane in which the leak increased House.
Their Lordships having been apprized by the last
rian Church at Washington, and returned so as to render it impossible to free the ship, Utters received from -Sir dames Ross, that it was his
home through the deep snow on foot, at the there being only 6 men, including officers, intention to direct the Investigator to land allthcsup(then able to do duty. On the morning of plies thaito she couldif nospare, at Whnler Point. and to
close of the service.
proceed England,
tidings of the Expedition unMr. Adams said to me, ' I hold in great the 13th, it still blowing heavy, a sail was der
.Sir J. Eruaklin were received by the whale ships
distrust all my early opinions on religion. 'discovered to leeward, lying too under close now about to sail, leaving the Enterprise to prosecute
As I advance in life I feel more and more reefed maintopsail, which proved to be the the search alone,—have consulted the highest naval
distrust of all self formed opinions. I throw 'ship Hurculean, of Kingston, Capt. Chase,]authorities as to the probable consequences of that
myself back upon the simple word of God. ,from New Orleans for Boston, who kindly step
They find it to lie the
opinion of those
I receive what that teaches. I go where'consented to lay by us until the weather most conversant with theunanimous
Polar sens, that such a sepher,
allow
us
to
board
that leads. I should not, I suppose, be con- moderated sufficient to
aration of the ships under Sr James Boss, would be
sidered fully Orthodox, according to the,in our boats. At 4 pm. the water had gain- imost perilous to the ship remaining in the ice, and
standards of the Presbyterian Church. But cd upon us so that it was determined to'would neutralize the entire object of the Expedition, if
6'ir J. Franklin's party were to be discovered at a timo
I am not so far from them as people general- abandon the ship, and all succeeded in get- when
the Enterprise had nearly exhausted her own
with
Herculean,
the
of
that
on
board
the
I
enjoy
worship
ting
much,
imagine.
ly
stores. They have therefore determined upon sending
the
still
a
Idilficulty,
severe.,
very
church. lam edified by its ministry.'
out fresh supply if provisions for both ships by the
gale being
He was a christian; an humble, reverent ,The Herculean lay by the sinking ship dur- North .Star, which is now fitting for this purpose, at
with orders to proceed across Baffin's Bay,
student of the Bible; a man of daily prayer; ing the night, and in the morning, the gale Sheerncss,
and as much farther ns practicable in the direction of
made
to
one who endeavored to walk with God, main- having abated, an attempt was
Lancaster .Sound and Barrow Straits, looking out for
taining a conscience void of offence towards board her to get out provisions and water, the Investigator or her boats.
God and man; ono who trusted for salvation 'but she was found to have filled to the lower In the event of the Investigator not tcing fallen in
with, the commander of the North Star will be directin the blood of Jesus Christ as a Lamb slain deck, and nothing was saved. The Niphon ed to land
the supplies at such points on the south side
from the foundation of the world.
jhad 800 bbls sperm oil. John Manning, ]of Lancaster Sound,
or other places indicated by Sir
Dec,
overboard
and
made
what
was
washed
him
:Carpenter,
James Ross, as may be accessible to the North Star in
Religion guided him
sufficient
time to secure hip return across Baffin's Bay
he was, a pure and a good man. And to re- 20, and lost. Three days after being taken i
the winter sets in.
ligion belongs the great influence his charac- off, Manuel Merches, seaman, died of scur- before
The expense of fitting
North Star for the ice will
ter and example gave. Her power, her val- vy. Capt. Smith desires to express his gra- be £6080, and the wages the
ofthe crew, stores, provisions
titude to Capt. Chase, of the Herculean, on board, £6602, making £12,688 in all, which constiue, are seen in his life and death.
Young men, allow me to speak to you, for his promptness in responding to his call tute the supplementary estimate now submitted to the
But in addition to this. Her Majesty's Govand through you to the young men of the na- for assistance, and for the kind and generous House.
ernment has determined to offer a reward of£20,000 to
tion. Such an end you would desire, so hon- treatment extended to himself, officers and be given to such
private ship, or distributed amongst
orable, so loved, so mourned. Be such your crew, while on board his ship.
such private ships, of any country, or to any exploring
life. Copy this great example; the integri- The N. was a new ship, returning from':party or parties as may, in the judgment of the board
ty, the high moral principle, the regard for her first voyage. There is insurance uponj'of Admiralty, have rendered efficient assistance to Sir
John Franklin, his ships, or their crews, and may have,
the Word of God, the devotediiess of the ex- her for $10,000 in Boston, and $1,300 in
\
contributed directly to extricate them from the ice. 7/
Nantucket. Previous to leaving her she
alted dead."
H. G. WABDr^
was set on fire, and was seen burnt nearly
We are indebted to the Honolulu Times
to
THANKSGIVING.
the waters edge by the Chicora, of Bos- ifor the following list of Officers of the U. S.
| Sloop of War, St. Marys, wbicb vessel may be
In accordance with the laws of this Kingdom, ton.
expected here in a few days, from San Francisco,
and the excellent usage of Christian Nations, it
via Hilo, bound to Macao, Hong Kong and
Discovery.—The
Valuable
Rev.
Mr.
to
appoint
has pleased His Majesty, in council,
Whampon, China" :—
a
of
Presbyterian
iper,
Albaclergyman
the Thirty-first day of December, next, as a
Philip F. Voorbees. LieutenN. V., has invented, says the Springfield Commander,
day of public thanksgiving to Goo. for His ny,
ants, John B. Marchand, C. A. R. Jones, Wm.
a compound of clay called Ar- E.
Republican,
j
unnumbered mercies nnd blessings to this na- gelio, which resembles in structure and ap-, Boudinot. Acting Master, A. C. Rhind.—
Surgeon, Samuel L. Addison. Purser, Cameron
tion; and people of every class are respectfully pearance the richest variegated agates. It.Anderson. Lieut, Marines, F. B. McNeill.
of
to
in
assemble
their
several
houses
of
requested
is to be used for door knobs, pavements, ta- Com. Sec.'y, Dabney C. Wirt. Passed Mid.,
worship on that day, to render united pruisn to ble tops and other ornamental articles.
David
Ochiltree.
Midi., Daniel L. Braine,
It'Felix Grundy, JosephL.
the Father of nations, and to implore His favor surpasses in
Breeze. Acting Mid.,
known
of
brilliancy
any
variety
in time to come, upon all who dwell upon these
Edward T. Williams. JJoal.teain,'John Crosby.
marble,
is
The
as
and
Hartequally
cheap.
shores, as individuals,
families, and as a naSailmaker, Wm. B. Feyitt. Cmrttenter, C. W.
tion.
ford Whig speaks of it in the following terms: Babbitt.
Gunner, John Brown. Purser's Clerk,
Palace, Honolulu, Nov. 23, 1849.
" No one, who has not seen it, can form an, James Conway.
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Bemen ->i Manse, Mdliif, 40 in out, 3700 wh.
12—nl> input, W. Woodward, N Bd, 900 sp.
fcidie,
Liverpool.
Daniel
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fin
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Gen Williams, Forsyih, N L, 2UO sp 1506 wh.
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New Zealandschr ThomasLord, Cain, 64 da fin Auckland. Luminary, Norton, Warren, 4(i sp 900 wh.
Nov 16—Ur nit r brig Margaret, McLeod, d0ds fin (Sydney, Nov ISBchr Siimuel Fox, fin Sun Francisco 1500 sp.
Alabama, bk, <JogftttH.ll, Nantucket, 40 in out,
with 82 pntmeuger*.
13 VVushinglou, i>k, Corwiu, Greenport, 14 in out, 15 sp
Am sh Mom ii. Wyatt, N lid, 25 m out, 45 sp 3000 wh.
535
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F 11, 24 in out, 350 km 1100 wh.
Do Men.me.
Nov 15—Am brig Alabama, Cogshal, Nantucket, 40 m out,
Do Brighmn, West, N Hd, 27 m out, 1500 wh.
.p.
HOO
Ellin,
2400
Mnlero,
Havre,
40 in out,
Fr bk
wh.
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17—Russian mer lik Sitka, Connide, 17 ds fin Siikn.
'i3.
r
wh
l)k
sp
Cavalier, Dexter, 13 in out, 100
19 Am
1600 wh.
22—Mer schr Paragon, Baker, 22 ds fni San Francisco.
Am sh Win C Nye, Rote, N l„ 16 in out, 1700wh.
Do Warren Evans. Warren, 23 m out, ltd 0 wh.
Do Liancoiiri, Lopex, 25 m out, 160 sp 260U wh.
A CARD.
Do Ohio, Nnrion, \Bd 13 m out, 200 sp 17ni< wh.
dipt. Pendleton, late mnstor of the Am. Whale
Nov 26 —Ship Capitol, Bradbury, ftn San Franciaeo.
Sieam Proprtlei ship M<tssachuneits, im ditto.
Ship Mercury" (Imrnt) desires to express his grate29—8hlp Hebe, Tucker,
do.
!><> Hwimset, llolbn,
do.
ful acknowledgements to all in Honolulu, who have
Do Tarollota, lave,
do.
so kindly sympathised with him, in his late misforDen. 5. —11. S. Sloop St. Miry's from Hilo
11. Bay Co's Ilk. Columbia, Cooper fin Vancouver's Inland tune, but especially to his hrother-shipmiisters and
6.50
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Chapel Debt, now reduced to $202,63: and that
The Friend" will not be in debt, at the end of the
year, provided our regular subscribers pay, with their
usual punctuality when their bills are presented.
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QyA Contribution of $50.00, constitutes the Donor a Life Director of the Am. Sea. Friend Society,
New Tork; and $20.00, a Life Member of the So-
Not R—Am *h Tiger, Brewster, to cruise.
10 Dutch iner Itk Snnmtra, Vi Uiinin, for Untavia.
11 Br mer briu Renin, Jnlmson.
12 Am sh Alpha, Folder, |or Nantucket.
Do Henrif &, Mary, Middkton, for N. L.
13—Am sh Win Thompson, Ellis, Tor N Bd.
Do bk Anne, Edwards, for Haft* arbor.
14—Do Mb Rodittai Allen, for N Bd.
I.—Do bk Cnluuibin, Hweeney, to cruise.
Nov 16—Hr briji Lnuina, Millon. 1..r Sydney.
19—Am sh Meinimii, Cordon, for Hong Kong.
Brbk llarponeer, Morice, for California.
Haw schr Caroline, Cole, for ran Francisco.
20— Am bk Anrkl'ind. Jennings, for Hong Knntr.
Am ship Montreal, Cliapwick, for United States.
22—Am »b Nile, Case, to cruise.
Am sh Parachute, Fisher, to cruise.
Nov 26—Dsmsb bk Maris, Thulstrup. for Tlong Kong.
27—Br hrig Margaret. Mi Lend, for t»au Francisco
29—N Zealand schr Thomas Lord, Cain, fordo.
Nov 84—Phillip Ist, Wood mil', to cruise.
27—General Hrott, Harris, to ditto.
29—Liverpool, Tripp,
do.
—Splendid. I'earaon,
do.
30—Harvest. Lnkey,
do.
do.
—Levant, Lowen,
—Tuscany. Ilalney,
do.
—Bremsh Republic, Austin, do.
others who have generously suliM'rilicd for his henefit.
Honolulu, Dec. .1, 1849.
,
Just Reccved and for Sale
AT THE CHAPLAIN'S STUDY, a new and
beautiful assortment of BIBLES in the English Language. They are bound in various styles, and can be
had at prices varying from 37 1-2 cents, to $7,00 per
"
PASSENGERS.
copy.
Per Robert Bruce, from San Frmiaacn—ll M Whitney, II "
KP~ Seamen, and others, arc informed that at the
Robliuon, C 8 Blake, J llocker, W Colei, W Thompauu, J N "
same place may be found Bibles printed in the follow"
Per afemnon, from San Francisco—Dr Spring, c F Adama,
ing languages: German, Swedish, Danish, Dutch,
Spoken.
Cbaa Denny, Chan Bennett, T W Everett, W Carpenter, i;haBy the bark Daniel Grant, on her passage from Liverpool.— French, Spanishand Portuguese.
Humphreys.
Per Victory, from San Franclaco—P B Manran. B Schoader. July 29—Dutch sh Knrtenaar, fui Rotterdam towards Bntavirt, N. B —Portuguese seamen are especially notified,
W Brown, Jackaon, B Jackson. W Otowell, J Lilly, C B 2H da nut. lat n= 24' N, Jnng 19° 53' W. Sept 12—Hr*h Earl that they can obtain copies of the Holy Scriptures in
of Liverpool, fin Valparaiso, to Liverpool, lot 55 o ].T S, longI the old and new Testaments.
Per Thoa Lord, from Auckland—Edward W'helch, Mra 60° 35 W. Sept 29—Am sh Constantino, fm Hostou, to San
voluntary with seamen whether they
Whelch, Jaa Johnaon, Mra Johnaon and four ilHUftluera, Joaepb Francisco, 87 ds out, lat 44- 42' S, long 80 s 44' W. Oct 26 #** It is left
Dyer, Fraucla Olllespie, Thoa Maratou. Prancia Itcilly.
—Ilarnb'iiifh sh Franxiska fm Valparaiso, to San frnuciscn, lid-.i receive a copy of the Bible ns a gift,or pay the whole
Per MAHaacHuaiTTa, Cot. Smith, IT. S. A. Major Ogden, out, her long being 11"> = 26' !at 0° 22' S. Oct ll—British bk;or a part of its value. Money received from the sale
11. B. A., Commander Goldaborough, t, 8* N. Mra. Hooper, Arigrippu fm Vancouver's Inland, lat 9 ° 26' long 132 s*.
of Bibles is appropriated to the purchase of new supMra. Thompeon,and Mra. Hewey.
tf
plies,
Shipping in Port, Dec. 1* 1840.
Amsloop of war Preble, Com. Glynn, for Bau Francisco.
The Friend, sent Abroad.
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Merchant Vessels.
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McLane, Eeg, ,In the eighth year of bia age. ilia alllicled paAm mer bark Mary, Bailey, 8 II Williams* Co; for Rovton..'sent, by the earliest opportunity, to any port iv the
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jPacific, or to any part of the U. States or England.
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bk Maria, Baker, M A & Co.
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Am brig Veloz, Bent, I'm S Francisco.
tease, was not aown in vain. He seemed to be sustained by Danish schr Emmy, Ncale,
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menced.
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Hebe,
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merly of the ship Condor, ofNew Bedford.
and the United States.
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On the 19th July, on board the ateamer
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Gray Ac Gould, of Tahiti. He died of Cholera, in 36 hours
after being attacked.
In Honolulu, r>th November, Thome. Davla, s Seaman,
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Horace llnktrn, now residing at San Prauciaco. Bhc had for
a long tints suffered from a diaeaae of theheart, bet was anally
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Do Tenedoe, Comstock.
Do Got. Troup, Coggeahall.
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Bound volumes of the Friend, for one, or more years,
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Religious Books.
ay The Seamen's Chaplain has just received an
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only sufficient to rover the expenses.
tC7"In the collection will be fonad some new and
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FTHE RIEND.
HONOLULU, DECEMBER 20, 1849.
Vol. 7.
89
No. 19
The following is a copy of their Constitu- he still persists in offending in this manner,
tion, and as it is not long, I insert the same he shall forfeit his share in the joint stock
and capital.
without abridgement
7. All business transactions, purchases,
90
Articles of Agreement.—This indenture, and sales, shall be transacted by the Direc90
made this 28th day of December, in the
91
tors, and for cash or barter paid down, and
year of our Lord 1848, between the Stock- in no instance shall they vary from this law
91
holder!*, of the New England and Califor- without
92
a written vole of two-thirds of the
92
nia Trading and Mining Association— stockholders.
93
Witnesseth :
8. No person shall be permitted to with93
That the said members, whose names and draw from the business of the Association
94,95
seals are affixed to the articles and by-laws, without furnishing a substitute acceptable to
9<>
have formed, and do hereby form, a Joint two-thirds of the stockholders, a certificate
Stock Company for the purpose of buying or of which shnll be given signed by the Presichartering a ship, and freighting her, as the dent and Secretary. Should sickness, accidirectors shall see fit, for the Coast of Cali- dent or any other reasonable cause however,
to
Lower
Trip
from
the
Sandwich
Islands
A
fornia, and engaging in such trading and mi- render it necessary for any member to leave
Oregon and Upper California.
ning operations as shall be deemed most ad- the Association, he may send in a petition to
Leaves selected from "Our Log Book." visable.
the Association, and a majority of that body
1. The business shall be carried on under shall determine, a certificate of which shall
XXVI.—MINING ASSOCIATIONS. the name of the New England and California be given signed by the President and SecreAfter an excursion of near three weeks thro' Trading and Mining Joint Stock Company, tary ; furthermore, should sickness or any
the interior of Alta California, I was glad to and each party shall have a certificate of his other misfortune caused by his services in
take up my quarters once more on board the share or interest in the capital and profits of the Association, render it necessary that he
good and commodious ship Massachusetts.— the Company, signed by the President and return home, a conveyance shall be furnishAlthough 1 had been absent but a few days, Secretary.
ed at the expense ofthe Company ; any per2. The capital stock shall be thirty thou- son withdrawing himself in violation of the
yet I discovered that changes of an imporbe
divided
into
one above, shall forfeit all his interest in the Astant character had taken place in Benecia, sand dollars, which shall
where our vessel still lay discharging her hundred shares, of three hundred dollars sociation.
cargo. The work went forward very slow each.
9. A statement of the affairs of the Assoin consequence of most of the crew having 3. Every stockholder shall pay the three ciation, shall be made in one year from the
run away, although their wages had been hundred dollars at such time and place as the date of this instrument, and a division ofthe
raised to $100 per month. When I left Be- directors shall determine, and shall incur no profits over and above the original capital
necia, there were only four vessels discharg- further liability whatever, for or on account invested, shall then be made pro rata to each
ing, but on my return there were more than of the Company, except his time hereinafter and every member ofthe Association.
twice that number. New buildings had been specified.
10. In case any disagreement should arise
erected. The keels of two small steamboats 4. Each of the said members shall, after between the members of the Association, and
were laid, and the ship carpenters were I the sailing ofthe vessel, devote and give his they cannot adjust the difference between
personal attention and time, during reasona- themselves, the subject of dispute is to be
busily at work.
One ofthe newly arrived vessels attracted ble hours of business and labor, wholly to submitted to the Board of Directors ; and if
my attention. It was the 'Leanore,' This I the interests ofthe Company, and shall use either party refuse to join in this mode of
vessel was owned by the ' New England and his best skill, judgment and discretion, in proceeding, the other may proceed 'exparte,'
California Trading and Mining Association.' promoting the profits of the business ; and and Ihe decision of the Directors, in writing,
Having heard much respecting these Asso- iduring the continuance of this sgreement, shall bind the parties.
ciations, and learned that nearly all had been neither of said members shall engago in any
11. The accounts of the Joint Stock Comdissolved, I resolved to make myself acquaint- ispeculation on his own separate account, or pany shall be kept in regular books for that
busiof
the
be
interested
other
in any way
in any
ed with the character and prospects
purpose, and they shall at all times be open
Association' which came out on board the ness than that of the Association hereby es- for the inspection of every stockholder.
•Leanore.' I heard much respecting the I tablished.
And in testimony whereof, we have herehigh character of all the members of the 5. Neither said Company, nor any of said unto set our hands and seals, the day and
company, and the confident assertion made parties, shall assume any pecuniary liabili- year above written.
that although other associations might dis- I ties, either in his own name or that of the
band, yet this was one that would certainly Company, without the written consent of a On leaving California, I resolved to keep
hold together.
A part ofthe company had imajority of the Association, nor shall the di- myself informed respecting the success of
During
left for the mines, others were at work upon Irectors nor any other officer or agent of the the above mentioned Association.
their steamer, and the remainder engaged in Company assume any pecuniary liabilities the month of November, a vessel arrived at
discharging the vessel. Prospects were Ibeyond the capital actually paid in, under Honolulu, bringing one of the members.—
From him 1 learned, that the company waa
bright. I was kindly furnished with a pam- iany circumstances whatever.
phlet containing the constitution and by-laws 6. Neither shall any of the said parties en- disbanded—that theirsteamboat did not meet
of the Association.
To these documents gage in or be concerned in any game of their expectations—that several members had
were appended the names of just one hun- chance or skill by which money may be lost died, and more were sick—that the property
dred members, nearly all of whom were from or won ; nor shall he make use of any intox- of the company was lo be disposed of and the
Boston and the vicinity.
A public meeting icating liquors, of whatever name or nature, vessel sold, for tbe benefit ofthe parties conpreparatory to their departure from Boston, unless prescribed by the physician or physi- cerned.
This however, is but one among score*, if
was held at the Tremont Temple, and an ad- cians who may accompany the expedition,
dress was delivered upon the occasion by the under a penalty of five dollars for the first not hundreds of similar associations, fitted
offence, ten for tbe second offence ; and if* out in tbe United States for digging gold in
.Rev. Dr. Beecher.
Contents
OF THE FKIEMD, DEC. 20,1849,
Mining Associations
The Convention
Return lo Ban Franciaco
Visit lo see the " Liana"
Paaaage to the lslande
Feegee aid Tonga Islands
End of Vol VII.. Sec.
Faat Day in Ihe United Statea
Lumps of Gold
Fire al Kailua, Hawaii, <Vc.
Viait of "Preble" to Japan
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California. As a new method of peopling a conscience shall not be so construed as to ex- After reading this document, let no one
country, these associations arc worthy the; cuse acts of licentiousness or justify practi- deny that the Californiuns are novices in the
study of Ibe political economist. California ces inconsistent with the peace or salety of science of government, civil, political nnd
will be speedily peopled, but multitudes of'this State.
religious.
Rights are here acknowledged
individuals will be ruined in the enterprize. 6. The privilege ofthe writ of habeas cor- which were cstorted from King John at RunThe sacrifice of health and life, it is to be pus shall not he suspended, unless when in lymede, fought for by the republicans of Engfeared, will exceed the calculations of the cases of rebellion or invasion the public safe- land in the seventeenth century, and by the
most desponding, yet as a whole, the mighty ty may require rts'suspensjon.
inhabitants of the "thirteen Colonies," and
work of settling the country, will advance, 6. Excessive bail shall not be required,! such ns were finally published to the world
and California speedily take her station asi nor excessive lines imposed, nor shall cruel ;in the immortal American 'Declaration of
nor unusual punishment be inflicted ; nor |Independence.
one ofthe sovereign States ofthe Union.
shall witnesses be unreasonably detained.
7. No person shall be held to answer for a XXVIII.—RETURN TO SAN FRANor otherwise infamous crime, (except
capital
CISCO.
In mingling among the citizens, I observ- in cases of impeachment and in
cases of miThree months having elapsed since Icaved the choice of delegates to the Conven- litia
when in actual service, and the bind nnd ing Honolulu, 1 was exceedingly anxious to
tion, was n prominent subject of discussion. naval forces in time of war, or
this return. Kmharkcd this afternoon, July 20,
Although there is truth in the sarcastic re- Stale may keep, with the consentwhich
of Con- 1on hoard the Bremen brig, Anionic,' to sail
mark ofthe poet
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gress), in time of peace, and in cases of pet- from Benccia to San Francisco.
Although
—" All henrts
ty larceny, (under the regulation ofthe Le- homeward hound, yet I lelt a ship, the MasAre chill'd into the selfish prayer for gold,"
unless on presentment or indict- sachusetts, which had proved an excellent
gislature,)
yet the ruling passion now was a little relax-! ment of it grand jury ; nnd in nnv trials in
cd. Political meetings were held at San any court whatever, tho party Recused situll1 temporary home. I had experienced kiudFrancisco, Benecia, Stockton, Sacramento'be allowed to appear and defend in person nesses on board that vessel from cominanand crew, which I hope I may
These meetings!land with counsel, ns in civil
-1 der, officers
City, and other places.
notions. No'have
it in my power to repay. In Capt.
were called in obedience to a Proclamation person shall be subject to be twice put in
a true, generous and kind
of Brevet Brig. Gen. Riley. All the ma-'Iijeopanly for the same offence, nor shall he'Wood, I found
has not passed through life withchinery of party politics was immediately putfjbe compelled in any criminal case to be n friend. He its
sharing
trials and disappointments,
in operation. Although the people of Cali- witness against himself, nor be deprived ofjjoul
but I trust, that hereafter he may experience
fornia might be strangers to each other, yet life, liberty or property, without due process'none
hut the gales of prosperity. As a comthey did not appear to be strangers to Re- of law, nor .shall private property be taken
mander
of a vessel, owned hy the governready
institutions.
were
Speakers
publican
for public use without just compensation.
ment of the United States, I was highly graat a moment's warning to harangue the peocitizen
8. Every
may freely speak, write
to witness his conscientious regard to
ple upon the importance of organizing a state and publish his sentiments on all subjects,-1 tified
the
interests.
government's
He was about
other
of
vital
im- .being responsible for the abuse of that right,'
questions
government, and
portance to the present and future welfare of and no law shall be passed to restrain or to surrender a command which he had sus1
during four years, with the highest
California.
abridge the liberty of speech or the press.tained
as an honest and honorable public of.credit,
not
The results ofthe election I did
learn In all t-1 iin inn) proceedings or indictments for
until after my return to the Islands, but it has libel, the truth may be given in evidence to'|ficer. During n part of this period, the
was in active service as a
been wih intense interest that I have read the jury, and if it shall appear to the juryMassachusetts
L
vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.
the California papers showing the important that the matter charged as libellous is true,1.transport
The " Antonie was more than twentyresults which have been so speedily accom- and was published with good motives and for'|four
hours in reaching San Francisco, as she
the
of
the
elecplished. In
period forty days
justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted,:,was obliged to take advantage of the tides.
tions took place—delegates assembled at' and the jury shall have the right to deter- |On arriving at the
anchorage, the wind blew
Monterey, and the Convention unanimously mine the law nnd the fact.
more
than
half
gale; " and the weather
a
of
which
does
"
passed a Bill Rights'
great 9. The people shall have the right freely
cold and uncomfortable.
credit to the sound political wisdom of the to assemble together to consult for tbe com- was
As this document is mon good, to instruct their representatives ] I learned that several vessels were soon to
people of California.
for the Islands. My arrangements
ofthe utmost importance, being at the very and to petition the Legislature for redress ofj.[ leave
were made to leave on board the schooner
foundation of the Constitution of the State, grievances.
Captain Cole. As she did not
and forming a part ofthe history of this most 10. All laws of a general nature shallhave "Boston,"
sail until the morning of the 27th of July,
singular, strange and remarkable of coun- a uniform operation.
I had four days to spend among the citizens
tries, I insert it in full.
11. The military shall be subordinate to of Son Francisco. The city had nearly
Bill of Rights, as adopted in Committee of the civil power ; no standing army shall be doubled during the month I was absent in
the Whole in Convention, Sept. 11, 1819. ]kept up by the State in time of peace ; and the interior. Stores and
dwelling-houses
Sec. 1. All men are by nature free and in- iin time of war no appropriation for a stand- .had gone up in
every part of the town. Dudependent and have certain inalienablerights iing army shall be for a longer time than two lling the month of July, many thousands of
among which are those of enjoying and de- years.
jemigrants had arrived. The great subject
fending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing 12. No soldier shall in time of peace be',of excitement was the trial ofIhe Hounds,"
and, protecting property and obtaining safety iquartered in any house without the consentl jWhich I was glad to learn would.undoubtedand happiness.
i ofthe owner, nor in time of war except in ly result in the organization of a more effi2. All political power is inherent in the Ithe manner prescribed by law.
cient police.
people. Government is instituted for the 13. As all men are entitled to equal poliprotection, security and benefit of the peo-1tical eights, representation should be appor- XXIX.—VISIT
TO SEETHE "LIONS."
pie, and they have the right, at all times, to Itioned according to population.
The
few
of
leisure before the sailing
or
reform
the
same
whenever
the
No
bill
of
ex
days
public 14.
attainder, postt facto law,
alter
good may require it.
| or law impairing-the obligation of contracts, ofthe Boston," afforded me an opportunity
of visiting the Old Presidio, the fort at the
3. The right of trial by jury shall be se- ishall ever be passed.
cured to all, snd remain inviolate forever ; 15. Foreigners who are or who may here- entrance of the Bay, and the Mission. But
but a jury trial may be waived by the parties after,
become bona fide residents of this State no excursion was more interesting than the
i
in all civil cases in the manner prescribed tshall enjoy the same rights in respect to the one made in company with the Rev. Mr.
by l». '
possession, enjoyment and inheritance of pro- Wheeler, to Seal-Point, situated four or five
miles south of the entrance of the Bay. Al4. The free exercise and enjoyment of re- perty,
|
as native born citizens.
ligious profession and worship, without dis16. Neither slavery nor involuntary ser- though the afternoon was cold, foggy and
crimination or preference, shall forever be ivitude, unless for the punishment of crimes, disagreeable, in the extreme, yet we were
allewed in this State to all mankind ; and no ishall ever be tolerated in this State.
amply repaid for our trouble, by seeing the
person shall be rendered incompetent to be a 17. This enumeration of rights shall not "Lions." Long before reaching the seawitness on account of hie opinions on mat- Ibe construed to impair or deny others re- coast, we heard sounds unlike any which cv
er before fell upon my ears. These sound* M
am of religious belief—but the liberty of served by the people.
XXVII—THE CONVENTION.
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combination of the low-| sengers bound to San Francisco. On land-1they
were apparently Ihe
were again in their boats, hsving thoN
ing of oxen, the neighing itf horses, the roar- .ing at Lahaina, I was delighted to find the oughly destroyed the village, killed six of
ing of lions, the braying of donkeys and the market well supplied with Iruits and vegeta- the natives, and wounded many.
bellowing of all other beasts, tame and wild. bles. The weather was warm but pleasant. Another case was brought before us,
As we approached tbe shore, on a ledge of Maui never before looked so charming and which seemed to demand redress ; but, upon
rocks, an eighth of a mile distant, we could delightful. On landing, I was surprised not investigation, there was reason to believe,
distinctly see scores of these huge monsters. to bear every one exclaiming, " what a beau- that the foreigners had given some provocaA good view of them, will prepare the tittil morning!" "How green the shrub- tion which led to these tragical proceedings.
mind to fully credit the following paragraph bery! " &.c, &c. This should not have sur- Four foreigners had been murdered in the
from an old voyager. " The sea-lion is a prised me, for in former times, I had loudly most brutal manner. The natives hauled
very strange creature, and of a prodigious denounced " Luhnina dust," and the bar-'up their schooner, killed and ate three of
bulk; I have seen some twenty feet long, ren hills in rear of the town. Tbe simple them immediately. The fourth, though cut
which could not weigh less than four thou- jtruth was, I had been witnessing different badly with an axe, was bound and taken on
sand pounds. Its shape is nenily like the scenery and experiencing far different weath- shore, where they cut pieces off his body,
sea-calf; but its skin is as thick as that nf er, from that enjoyed by the dwelleis at La- roasted and ate it in his presence, telling
an ox; the hair is short and bristly; the bead haina.
him, that, ere long, they should eat the
is dispropoi tionaliy large; the mouth very The next morning, I was permitted to look whole of him. After keeping him in this
wide; the eyes of a monstrous size, and the unon tbe mountains of Oahu. Never more horrid slate till the third day, they clubbed
nose, which resembles that ol the lion, has shall my friends hear me complain, that the him, baked and ate him. A letter was adterrible whiskers, formed of such exceeding- mountains, bills and valleys of Oahu are de- dressed to the chief at whose instigation, it
ly slilf and bristly hair, that they might be stitute of beauties, or thai the climate is not is said, the foreigners were murdered, inused for tooth picks." Some lay motionless, the best in the world. I was glad to reach forming him, that he must not consider the
others kept their heads erect as if upon sen- home iv safety, and find all well.
case as settled ; that, if satisfactory proof
tinel's duty. PtiHon in his natural history
can be obtained that this foul act was comasserts that they are accustomed to keep sen-' Perhaps the editor owes an apology to the mitted without just cause having been given
tinels on duty while others sleep. "They renders ofthe Friend, for occupying so much by the foreigners, he would certainly be
are of a vny heavy and drowsy nature, anil space with " leaves selected Irom our log punished for such unheard of cruelty.
delight to sleep iv the mire. Though \ery jbook." He would simply remark, that the At Solevu, a village on Vanualevu, there
indolent and difficult to awaken, yet at those number might have been easily doubled, nnd are about thirty foreigners, mostly English
times they commonly fix some as sentinels he only regrets that those which have been and Americans, who are conducting themnear the place where they sleep, and it is .selected, are not more worthy of perusal.
selves well. They have native wives, and
said these sentinels give loud warnings when
some of them large families. They have
Fegee and Tonga Islands.
any danger is nenr. Their voices are very
four or five schooners, in which they go
loud and of various tones; sometimes grunt- To The Editors of the Sumuan Reporters. about trading with the natives. They have
ing like hogs, and sometimes neighing like Gentlemen, —In compliance with your this village to themselves. We found it
horses." (The reader will find sonic curious'request to lurnish you with some account of! very nent and clean ; doing great credit to
remarks upon these animals in Billion's Nat. 'my voyage to tbe Feejee and Friendly Is- those who reside in it. For the maintenance
History).
lands, iv H. B. M. Ship "Calypso," 1 beg' of good order and discipline, we recomLong after we left the shore we could still to forward to you the billowing :—
mended them to enact a few laws, which
hear their unearthly bellowings, drowning Capt. Worth, having received instruc- they appeared determined to do.
even the roar of the surf as it dashed upon).tions from bis commander-in-chief to proThere are nine Mission families in this
the rock bound shore, or broke upon thaiceed to the Feejee and Friendly Islands,
group, connected with the Wesleyan Misbeautiful heach stretching away to the south to inquire into certain complaints which had sionary Society, occupying five stations.
of the projection of land which we took us a been made relative to the murder of British! We visited them all ; and were happy to
post of observation, for beholding the real subjects and other foreigners by tbe natives, find, that the indefatigable exertions of these
lions of California.
I.to countenance and protect tbe Missionaries jservants of the Most High God had been
'laboring on the various islands, and to as- crowned with such a large measure of sucXXX, AND LAST.—PASSAGE TO THE sure the names generally, that it is the cess. More than three thousand have abanISLANDS.
wish of the British Government to be on the doned their heathen practices, and are now
This evening, July 20, bid farewell to my,most friendly terms' with them, so long us under Christian instruction. The whole of
kind friends, the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, \they act kindly towards foreigners residing,'the' New Testament has been translated,
and embarked on board the Boston. The 1among them or visiting their ports,—it was. and is in the hands of the natives. Many
i
following morning our vessel got under weigh, \thought desirable, that I should accompany ■of the books of the Old Testament will soon
and quietly glided through the numerous .him.
j
be ready for the press. Applications are
ships at anchor in the Bay. It was a gruti-j We left Upolu on the 2nd of June, 1848,'continually being made from other islands
fying thought that I had now embarked on';and in a few days were at anchor at the in the group for Missionaries to reside
a homeward bound vessel, commanded by']Feejecs. Immediately upon our arrival, we iamong them. They have the assistance of
Captain Cole, a shipmaster whom I had,were informed, that some of our countrymen' sixty local-preachers and thirty-four cate(
known in former years as the commander of had
been cruelly murdered, without giving chists ; but double that number might be
a whale ship. He retired from the seas and any provocation, and devoured by the sav- usefully employed, if they could be obsettled upon a farm in New Hampshire, but',age cannibals. To prevent these diabolical tained.
I The Missionaries preferred no charges
ho, for California," echoing acts
the shout
t
in future, it appeared absolutely necesaroused
Lsary to demand redress for tbe most recent Ingatnst the natives, demanding redress.
among the hills of the Granite State
the spirit of the retired Bea-captnin, atnl act of tbe kind, which was Ihe cool, deliber-'Those who have embraced Christianity treat
made him bid farewell to home, without stop-Late murder of two industrious and well-be-I them very kindly ; and, latterly, the heathping to take a " second thought." He cross-jhayed foreigners, who called at Ngunduvau, en chiefs have been respectful in their bees the Isthmus and instead of going to the a village on tbe large island of Vmlevu, for Ihaviour towards them.
mines, purchases in company with others, tthe purpose of bartering with the natives for There are certain
foreigners en the vathe schooner " Boston," and sails for the Is- yams, fowls, &c. Having collected all the j
conduct is far worse
islands,
rious
whose
lands, where, in years past, he had obtained information necessary for the conviction off'than that of the heathen, and who prove a
his recruits for whaling cruises.*
tthe parties, 11. M.'a vessel was removed ■
hinderance to the progress ofthe GosWe had.an exceedingly pleasant passage near the village where the horrid deed was great
i
In
pel.
many instances, their vile proceedof fourteen days to Lahaina. Saw but one (done. The murderers were demanded, but j
ings with the natives have been the cause of
vessel after leaving the coast, and that was a (the people refused to give them up ; cousethe horrid murders which have been compassenger-ship with decks crowded with pas- quently, Capt. Worth had to commence (of
mitted.
hostilities. About one hundred men, with The Feejee Islands form an interesting
*Tl>* Boston obtained acargo of vegetables at the Inland**'
and on her return to San Francisco, Bold Irish potatoes for ttheir officers, landed, under cover of the
group. The climate is good, tbe soil ex*17,00 ncr Urrcl, thatoust »Z,00! Tkie is one item of a proflarge guns. In little more than an hour, cellent, and the native produce usually
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inhabitants isi and those who filled their places were at- Icy
a mere fraca mob and their houses destroyed.'
It was recently announced in the
The number of
which is
tacked by
newspapers at the Islands, that the Bth of
tion of what they are capable of supporting The military were called out and several of August would be observed as a National Fast
The commerce of these islands is not very the rioters wounded before they could be dis- Day throughout Ihe United States, in view of
extensive. The vessels visiting the Feejeesi persed. It is thought thnt when the convict
are mostly from Sydney and America, to vessel srrives, there will be serious troubles.!the prevalence of the cholera. The followcollect Biche-de-mar, which they usually
ing interesting remarks respecting the obsertake to Manilla. Whalers touch occasionvance of the day in Ihe city of New York
ally for supplies; their number is not great,
and vicinity, we copy from the N. Y. Spectaowing chiefly to the many reefs and shoals
which abound in the immediate neighbor- HONOLULU, DECEMBER, 20, 1849. tor of August 9th
hood of the islands.
We venture to assert that a day set apart
"public
for
humiliation and prayer, by recoinOn leaving the Feejees, we proceeded to
End of Vol. VII.
.mendation ofany Executive, was never more
the Friendly Islands, calling first at Tongaconcludes
This
number
the
7th
volume
of
tabu. On this island, there are five Wessolemnly observed than yesterday was in this
leyan Missionaries, with their families, andI The Frieno. Thanks to our worthy contri- city, and so far as we can form an opinion
two French Roman Catholic priests. There-1 butors and generous patrons.
Your assist- from the sentiments expressed in our exare about 10,000 inhabitants ; 6,000 nomi- ance has been of vital importance to the suc- change papers, it was in like manner obsernally Christian, and 4,000 heathen. George cess of our enterprise. The many warm ns- ved throughout the country. It has been
seldom, since we became an independent naTubou, usually called King George, is the.
ruling chief; but, as some of the heathen,i surances that our sheet is a welcome visitor tion, that a call from the supreme Executive
party are averse to him, he lives mostly at,'among the thousands of the sea-faring com- for a day of public fasting, humiliation and
the other islands.
jmunity in the Pacific, and the foreigners on prayer—only thrice, we believe—has been
; and we have no doubt that yesterday
We next called at Kifuka, in the Haapaii
Islands, encourage us to announce that made
n larger number assembled for the purpose
Groupe. Here we had the pleasure of meet-,.the
ing King George and his family. They Volume \ 111 will commence on the Ist Jan- designed in the recommendation of the Presivisited the " Calypso," and appeared much-1 vary, 1850. This date reminds us that we dent of the United States, than was ever
gratified with what they saw and the atten- arc now approaching the close of the first gathered on a like occasion. Hundreds of
tions paid them. On their leaving the vessel, half of the nineteenth century—a marked era thousands were brought together, at the
a salute was fired.
same hour and for the same purpose. Let
history. During what period us trust that the petitions offered to Him who
From Lifuka, we proceeded to Vavau, in the world's
where we found everything going on well..of fifty years since the world was created, holds in His hands the destiny of nations,
At this island there is a printing establish- ■ have so many remarkable events taken place were heard and will be unswered ; and that
ment and four Wesleyan Mission families.'as during the period from 1800 to 1850.— the poet's sentiments, so finely sung at one
ofthe churches yesterday afternoon, will be
Here, and at the Haapi Groupe, all are proleave the subject for our readers to re- realized by our favored nation
fessedly Christian. On the faithful and un- _We
If vapors, with malignant breath,
tiring labours of his servants on the Friendly fleet and moralize upon, as our limits will not
'Kiae
thick, and Matter mid-night death,
out
His
follow
out
a
train
of
here
thought
the
is
a
llow
us
to
Spirit,
Islands,
Lord pouring
Israel ia safe; the poifoned air
Urowa
pure, If Israel's i .oil be there.'
some
though, perhaps, not so largely as in
suggested. We conclude however, in the
former times ; yet, the effects, at present,
The
above
remarks will apply also to the
beautiful language of Professor Longfellow, city of Brooklyn
during the early part of the
are such as to fill every Christian heart with 1
joy. The Word of God, in their own lan- .the Poet: "Look not mournfully upon the day, and to the respectable portion of the
Wisely itn- citizens during the whole day. The stores
guage, is daily dispensed, knowledge is past :it comes not back again !
increasing, sinners are converted, and souls prote the present Jit is thine.
Go forth to were generally closed, and the city had all
are ripening for glory.
meet the shadowy future, without fear and with the appearance of Sabbath quietness and dc
coruin.'
The climate and productions ofthe Friend- manly heart !"
of
the
are
similar
to
those
Fejees.
ly Islands
The opinion we heard expressed a
Their commerce is confined chiefly to cocoaThe communication respecting the
few days since, was that when the whale-ships
nut oil. Vavau is visited more by shipping
Preble's visit to Japan, by some unaccounta- had stilled, Honolulu would assume its forthan other of the Friendly Islands. This is
us, via California,
principally owing to its having an excellent ble delay, did not reach
mer quiet. This is however, far from being
harbor for vessels of any size. Wood andI until after the arrival of the vessel in this true. We are
having almost daily arrivals
water may be obtained and all kinds of sup- port. We feel much indebted to a gentleman
from
San
with many passengers,
Francisco,
article
for
the
plies in abundance.
the
who so promptly forwarded
Away, from California !"—
On leaving Vavau, we bent our course to columns of our paper. Of late we have had whose cry is
Samoa, where we arrived on the 4th of Aumake inquiries respecting Japan. and 10, there come scores and hundreds from
gust. Capt. Worth and his officers, with persons
New South Wales, whose cry is "Ho, for
myself, were much interested with our visitJshould any desire additional information, California !" Our streets are thronged with
to the various islands. We had abundant .they may find articles relating to that counopportunities of witnessing the triumphs oftry in the following numbers of the Frieno, strangers, our merchants are busy making
to the coast, and our market is
the Gospel over the superstitious prejudices
Feb. 2, 1846, Sept. 15, '46, Dec. 2, '47, shipments
and cruel practices of the benighted heathen. viz.
well nigh exhausted of every thing in the
Oct.
'49.
I,
We found the charts by Capt. Wilkes, of■May 1, '48, Dec. I, '48, and
1
eatable line.' Although we should be most
the United States Exploring Expedition, toWe copy the following extract from heartily glad to supply our neighbors in Calgether with his works, of essential service.
with all they desire of a vegetable
Your's respectfully,
a letter of the Panama correspondent of the ifornia,
GEORGE PRITCHARD,
Herald, of Sept. 15th. It appears nature, yet we must say it is a source of reH. B. M. C. N. Y.
joicing, that all kinds of vegetables will not
" our" letters are safe ! !
British Consulate, Upolo, Feb. 1849.
letto reach there, so that we shall not be
keep
four
hundred
There ere upwards of
California
in
to famine. We hope soon to learn
to
individuals
reduced
t
ers
addressed
Advices from the Cape of Good Hope to
and Sandwich Islands, lying in this Post of- that cargoes of flour are on their way hither.
the 15th of July, have been received.
from the United States. The little at
The vessel which sailed from Bermuda,| fice. They are allwhere
present in the market, is selling
they are, until the
will
remain
some time since, with the patriot Mitchell on They
for
25
and
per barrel.
$30
is
on
each.—
paid
of
one
rial
board, had not arrived. The greatest ex- transit postage
who
was
appointed
W
here
is
the
mail
agent,
to
to
citement continued
prevail in regard
We learn that a letter has been adat a salary of $600 per
making the colony a convict settlement.— a few months since,
dressed
on
the
Isthmus.
to Capt. Roys ofthe American whale
not
certainly
month? He is
had
abundant.
estimated at 300,000,
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ship Superior, by the British Admiralty, ac- that his dwelling house was saved. It seem- ione his skull fractured. In taking the retwenty-seven whales, only four boats
companied by ' copies of all the recently ed so evident that it must burn, that every- maining
were injured, and one man slightly hurt.—
confusion.
published Admiralty Charts,' in acknowl- thing was taken out in great
American paper.
edgement of the information which he fur- With the loss of his study is to be enumeranished respecting the new whaling ground in ted the loss of all his sermons, notes, and pa- The New York Evening Post gives the
account of a present to Mr Morse
the Arctic Ocean—(see Friend, Nov. 1, '48.) pers of all kinds, which had accumulated dv- following
Our countryman, S. F. B. Morse, has relast
loss
to
which
him
—'
the
thirty
ring
years—a
the
of
part
This is highly praiseworthy on
ceived this morning, from Constantinople, an
the British Admiralty, and should ' provoke' no money can repair. His desk, watch, ornament of gold, set in about two hundred
the Government of the United States to be chain, every pair of boots and shoes, except diamonds. It is the decorstion ofthe ' order
more mindful of the enterprise of her citi- those he had on, and much valuable proper- of Glory,' called the ' Nishan Istikar,' and
is of the second class, the Sultan wearing
zens. The English Government looks after ty, were also destroyed.'
Ihe first. Mr. Morse has received this magThurston
is
the
male
only
missionary nificent
the interests of British subjects abroad, far Mr.
present from the Sultan, as a testimore than the Government of the United at the Islands, who belonged to the first ciiiii- mony of his approbation of his system of
States does after those of her citizens. If pany which landed here in the spring of 1820. telegraphing.
some American merchant vessel or whale, He has never visited the United States or taErratum.—Page 90, third column, secship should discover a northwest passage, wejfken a foreign voyage. His labors have most- ond line, for deny, read, say.
doubt whether the Government would think ly been confined to the region in the vicinity
Donations.
We recently noticed!of Kailua.
it worthy of notice !
For Chapel. For Friend
the fact in the newspapers, that the English
In consequence ofthe irregularity of A Friend in California,
8 00
8 00
Government had presented the master, ofTi-,the Panama mails, and the non-existence of Fonr Seamen, ship Brighton,
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cers nnd crew of an American whale ship ;any definite arrangement with the San Fran- Capt. Bailey, ship Mary,
5 00
5 00
with £1000, for rendering assistance to a,cisco Post-office, we ate disappointed in not Dr. Lowlier, U. S S Treble,
5 00
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H Nathan,
5
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Archer,
ship
Capt.
coast of Brazil. The truth is, we should be We would acknowledge our indebtedness to
5 00
Owners, burk Franklin,
5 00
at
glad to see Brother Jonathan a little more ithose gentlemen, Mr. Ladd and others, ( Officers and Crew, "
3 75
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grateful for favors conferred by his sons and San Francisco, who have forwarded late pa- iOfficers and Crew, ship Morca, 14 00
17 00
1 00
others.
He might learn a lesson from Sir pers. We would also acknowledge a file of Mr. Mitchell, ship Columbia.
2 00
S. S. St. Mary, 7 00
Voorhccs,
Com.
V.
would
of
essential
service
from
Lieut.
Marchand,
John Bull that
be
ithe Boston Courier
Persons arriving at the
861 12
$33 25
to the interests of science and discovery, U. S. S. St. Mary.
of
papers, will confer
Islands
with
files
late
commerce and trade.
DIED.
special favor by forwarding therri to our of- In Honolulu Harbor, Dec. 16, Mr. Robert Hill, a paasenThe following description of a large a
Hun Francisco, on board the " Eliiabelh Ellen." Ha
fice. The editor is desirous of both obtaining ger from
a native of Worcester, Maia., and had been residing In
piece of gold, weighing over fourteen pounds late news for the columns of the Friend and iwiw
Mexico for aeveral year*. He nan friend* atlll residing In
Worcester. llis remains were buried In ihe Nuuanu Valley
we copy from the Alta CalifornianofAug. 2.
of keeping the Seamen's Reading Room sup- iCemetery.
When in San Francisco, our attention was
At Stockton, California, In October, Mr. Samuel O.
plied with newspapers from various parts of lUhkrr, who waa formerly an Officer, on board theAmerican
whale ahip Tybee, having left her, at this Port, In the fall of
called to it by Mr. Hooper, of the firm of the world.
IMaV,
Cross, Hobson &. Co. and we took some little
Brig Potapsco.—This
Wreck
of
the
pains to see it. There was a report that a
bound to San
MARINE
piece weighing twenty-five pounds had been vessel, 150 days from Boston,
this
port On ThursFrancisco,
touched
at
PORT OF HONOLULU.
found, although the report was not generally
the 13th inst. her cables parted
night,
day
credited.
Arrived.
the reef, a severe Dec 10—ambrig Brothers, Soule, 16 da fm San Frsnclsco.
•We were shown last week at the store ofand she was driven upon
Am brtf Henry, Roberts, SI da I'm San Frsnclsco.
Messrs. Cross, Hobson & Co. the largest | gale blowing from the S. W. The crew was Chilean brtf J. R. 8 Schmidt, 21 da fm San Francisco.
11 —Am brig Coplapo Southward, 29da fm San Francisco.
specimen of gold we have yet seen. It is an tcompelled to seek a safe retreat in the fore- Am
bk Ocean Bird, Hall, 16 ds from San Frsnclsco.
boulder,
of
gold top until morning. No lives were lost. The Br schr Union, Bsrnes. 25 ds fm Ssn Francisco.
irregular shaped
composed
liris Planet, Frledenburf, IS da fm San Francisco,
Am
and quartz, and measures 7 inches in length
12—Am ship Pharaalla,Allen, 16 ds fin San Francisco.
vessel bilged and the cargo is much dam- IS
—110l
bk Three Brothers, Swart, SO da fm San Francisco.
inches,
thickness
of
and
2
1-2
average
an
by
Hsw achr (It-line, Healnp, 15 ds An San Franclaco.
variesia width from 6 3-4 to 3 inches. About'aged, being a general assortment of ' Boston Fr
ship Bou Pere, l)u Pcyrat, 18 ds fm San Francisco.
Am brig Potapacn, West, 150 da fm Boston.
three-fourths of its bulk is quartz, which wo ]Notions.'
Am ship Klicabeth Ellen, Truman, 17 da fm Son Francisco.
should think constitutes about one quarter of
Dec.
17—Enf bark Maria, Plank, 66 day. from Sydney, 171,
Among the scores of the newly arri- passengers,
for California.
its weight. The weight of the piece is 14
to
those
pounds, 9 1-2 ounces, Troy, which at $16 ved, we are heartily glad welcome Had Dec B—Sam wet, Hollls, forSailed.
Calcutta,
the ounce, would give $2,840 as its intrinsic who propose to establish a Book store.
Tarollnta, Cave, for Shanghae.
Mary.
earlier
with
a
for
New
York.
Bailey,
value were it all gold. Deducting one quar-tthey arrived three months
good Tenedoe,
Comstock, for New London.
ter for the stone it contains, and its value is,stock of Books and Stationery, their encour10—Maria, Baker, for New Bedford.
Clark, to cruise.
Henry
Kneeland,
The
has
been
specimen
$2,130.
purchased agement would have been greater than just John Coggahsll, Lewie,
for New Bedford.
Emmy, steal, for Hong Kong.
of Don Francisco Leon of Mazatlan, for
ChapMessrs.
&.
Bailey
ll—Brighton,
at
Should
ror
New Bedford.
West,
$3,500, and it is supposed to be intended for 1 present.
Harrietts Nathan, Archer, for Tahitiand Hubert Town.
of
on
hand
a
goods
supply
12—Frankly
Cooper,
Bag Harbor
man
for
keep
good
n,
the cabinet of Queen Victoria.'
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in Iheir line,' we are confident they will meet
Shipping; in Port. Oee. T.
Propeller Massachusetts, B R Knox.
ing extract from a letter of Rev. Mr. Taylor with encouragement.
Am sloop or wsr St Mary'a, Coin Voerheea, Car E Indies.
dated Lahaina, Dec. 7th, furnishes informaA pious seaman, who has recently returnMerchant Vessels.
tion respecting a destructive fire at Kailua : ed from a two years' voyage, says thirty Per brig PaciAco, Bogue; A B Howei for 6u Fraaelsco,
do
bgßob't Bruce, Dockendorf)
whales were taken by the ship's crew during Am
Am bk Victory, Ryan.
' On the 27th of Nov. at midnight, the Rev their
Three of these were taken Brbk
Edu)| Starkey, Jsalon at Co; for S F.
absence.
Daniel
Oram,
Mr. Thurston's study was seen to be on fire. on the Sabbath ; but in taking these three, Am ah Cspitol, Bradbury.
Whalers.
In a few hours, the building and all its con-,five boats were destroyed, and five men were
Am wh shipa Wolga,Laos) India, Bwtfti Broskline, Jeftents were consumed. It was only by time-, destroyed, and five men were seriously frey
Wyalt;
Heroine, Well; Warren, E.aua, Le
Korea,
ly aid from the natives, in bringing water, iwounded, two having their limbs broken, and Orange, Dexter.
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papers on board, but on seeing them throwni written in English and French. 1 underpulled up, and one of the crew stand that copies of these papers (except
Hong Kong, Chios, May 27, 1849 J immediately jumped into the water and re- those parts which refer particularly to the
covered them. All Ihe boats then put off to- ■ port of Nagnsaki) are kept ready, every
Mr. Da mom:
wards the shore,
the ship came to anchor. where on the coasts of Japan, to be put on
Sir,—The following brief Account of the The crews of and
these boats were almost en- board foreign vessels approaching.
We
to
to
the
revisit ofthis ship Jupan, procure
naked, and made a terrible outcry asi were about three miles inside the Northern
lease of sixteen Americans imprisoned there, tirely
they neared the ship. We have since learn- ■ ( 'mallns, when these papers were put first
may be interesting to your renders.
ed that they reported the great haughtiness ion board.
ihe
ComCommodore David Geisinger,
ofthe ship, both in refusing to These officers and all the persons with
|of
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maniler of the United States East India:Stop
1 ihe captain
throwing overboard the papers.— them, wore each two swords, which is said
squadron, in January last, received infonna | Kiieb and
had,
boat
addition
to
in
a gray coloredIto be a sign, in Japan, that the wearer is a
tion of the imprisonment, at Nagasaki, ofIflag, a small blue one with Chinese
charac- ■gentleman. The officers themselves were
fifteen men who repotted themselves as the
ters upon it, which our interpreter said meant distinguished from the other Japanese, by
of
of
the
the
crew
shipwrecked
survivors
Imperial service."
American whaleship Lagoda, of New Bed- '• At I, p. in a Japanese interpreter named the superior richness and length of their
ford. The Preble was immediately ordered Morreatna
I swords. All the Japanese were dressed in a
Kinaska, who spoke Knglish, at- •loose sort of gtiwn, wilh light upper covering,
to proceed to Japan, and Captain Glynn was
by seven other Japanese, came oni a piece of silk or cotton, coat loosely around
instructed to demand of the Japanese Gov- board "to
enquire our object in coining toi the legs, fastened at tbe waist, and straw
vernment the release of the men.
We left Hung Kong on the 13th of Feb., Japan, and to know why we bad not anchor- ■ sandals with blue cotton socks, 3ucb us were
ed outside the northern Carallos, as ordered brought to Honolulu in the "Otabeite," in
to proceed on our cruise. When, however,]'
but a few days out, having on account of a by a paper which bad been put on board." the lull of 1H47. The pellicoal-lrowsers of
To these questions Captain Glynn replied the officers were of richer materials than
Strong westerly current, made but little proimportant business with tbe those of their attendants.
gress, the small-pox broke out pn board, and " that he had
Government, and that a paper or!| Every available spot of land we saw about
the ship was forced to return to port. (In Japanese
hnd been put on board the ship, but Nagasaki was under a high state of cultivathe 7th March, when the ship was supposed papers
not considering such a proper manner of tion. By Ihe mode of terracing peculiar to
free from contagion and was about to again|'making
a communication, be bad ordered it tbe Chinese and Japanese, every hill was
proceed on her cruise, a second case tnudei tliruun overboard.
This interpreter then cultivated to its very top, and we saw wheat
its appearance; which detained her until the lelt the ship, and we
got underway and stood growing half way up the highest, rockiest
83d of March, when she finally sailed.
tbe harbor. While going in we met the: mountains.
After our first return to Hong Kong, Capt. into
interpreter
in his boat, and be informed the The boats we saw were nil moved with
Glynn saw a copy of the Friend, of Dec.,
no oars being used. Each boat enreupluiu that " permission bad been given for.
1848, which contained an account of Ranald ithe
to anchor where she pleased." We .ried two or more lags. We often saw proship
McDonald, who left the American whnleshipj,anchored
in sight of the city of Nagasaki,! cessions of boats moving liom one part of the
Plymouth, when off" the Japan Islands, in
two miles distant. We could see atl bay to another, which were all painted alike
June, 1848, with the intention of endeavor-|'Inbout
three large Chinese junks, with a and carried the same kind of flag. At sight
ing to learn something of that strange conn- !anchor,
of Japanese junks, and with a each boot hoisted two lanterns, one at the
try and its inhabitants. This intelligence large number
the
Dutch
glass
flag on the island of Desima.l bow, and another at the stern. Besides
McDonald
was
procured in an entirely As
about
soon
as
we
were
anchored about twenty,.these, numerous lights, regularly disposed
accidental manner, and, although, by enquiry boats
bearing the small blue flag before, in rows, were seen burning on shore during
we sfterwhrds heard more concerning him,
mentioned came nnd anchored about us. the whole night. A gentleman ofthe Dutch
jet itis not likely but for this paper we would
these, we were soon surrounded by factory told us that these lights were kept
Besides
hare known that he was in Japan, before j
we sailed for that port, and from our obser- huge numbers of other bouts, each contain- burning only during our stuy in the harbor.
vations of Japanese character we have good ing innny Japanese, who appeared to gaze ut We think that they were no doubt intended
to represent lights seen through Ihe ports of
reason to believe that they themselves never the ship with great curiosity.
would have mentioned to us the fact of Mc- At 4 p. in., two Japanese officers of rank extensive fortifications. Wo wire led to
by the interpreter and a suite of think thus from seeing in the day time, in the
Donald being in their country. It is said attended
thirty gentlemen came on board.— isnme place where the lights burned through
that while the U. S. S. Columbus and Vincen- !about stated
that they were sent by the Gov- the night, long rows of canvass stretched
nes were at Yedo in 1846, there were seven They
ernor
of
to learn why the Preble along and painted so as to represent forts.
Nagasaki
Americana in prison in the vicinity of that!
come to Japan. Captain Glynn replied On the 10th of April, Captain Glynn wrote
place, and yet not a word was said to Com. had
that he was sent to procure sixteen ship-!jin English to the governor of Nagasaki reRiddle about them.
After touching at the Loo Choo Islands, wrecked American seamen. The officers questing the release ofthe shipwrecked seawe arrived off the vicinity of Nagasaki, (on. said they would report this answer to the I men.
the west side of the island of Kinsiu) on the Governor. They left, to be copied, the three What is her tonnage ?
is the number ofher crew'
evening of the 17th April. We lay off and papers which had been thrown on board the What
Where do
come from ?
on that night, with the intention of running ship in the morning and required a promise What ia theyon
date of your departure?
that
their
aye you any wrecked Japanese
injunctions
would
be
with.
complied
in the next morning.
IHave yo« anything lo ask as on board?
for, alter, firewood, etc. ?
On the morning of the 18th, we stood in I have procured a copy of these papers, Are any
more vessels in company with you, bound for thia
for the harbor. As we approached the en- which I send herewith.* The originals were
DKSIMA.
trance we perceived several boats pulling off To the Commanderoftheves el approaching this EmBy order of the Governor of Nagasaki
towards us. In a short time we could see pire {Japan)sailing under Dutch or any oilier colors.
by the buperiutendeut of IheNetherlands trade
By express order of" the Governorof Nagasaki you are inTranslated
I Japan.
persons standing up in the two foremost, requested,
as foon as you have arrived near theNorthern
(Signed,)
j. ii. LEVYBBOHN.
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avallos, to anchor there at a safe place, and to remain there Orrra KirroaTuint, l, a
waving large inula from themselves towards us, until
you will havereceived furtheradvice
Om>Eß lUrpouooa,L a
as much as to tell us to go away or stop.
Very disagreeable consequences might result in case this
To this we paid no attention but kept stead-'order should not be strictly observed.
WARNING.
DESIMA.
7b the respective commandtrs, their officers, and the crews
ily on. The boats then pulled directly ahead
by th* superintendent ofthe Netherlands trade
Translated
the
vessels
of
approaching the coast of Japan, or anof the ship, apparently endeavoring to intim- in Japan.
choring near the coast, or in the bays 'of that Umpire.
J. U. LEVYSSOHW.
idate and stop us, but on seeing that we did 5The (Signed,)
During the time foreign vessels are on the coaat of Japan,
reporters attached to the interpreters office.
or i,c,r, as well aa in the buy of Nagasaki, It Is
not mind them, got out of the way. all the
Orrxa hUproaTuoa, i a.
expected and
likewise ordered that every one of Ihe ships
conipany will
boats then pulled away, but one, which came U«Dia Harpounva, L. ■.
behave properly towards, and accost civilly the Japanese
officers, andall Ihe Japanesesubjectsin general
alongside, and one of the Japanese threw on Tothe Commander of the vessel approaching this iSm- government
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pirt, sailing under Dutch or other colors.
board the ship three folded papers, which
\landing on the islands or on the main coast: and ouarnt to
By expressly order of the Governor of Nagasaki you are remain
on board „„t,l funHer adrioe from the a&aMM
i
were stuck in the split end ofa piece of bam- rrequested,
-»I»u«»e
a* sooa
yoa hare arrived near the Northern Igovernment has been received
boo. Captain Glyna ordered the stick and ((avalloe, to anchoraathere
It
is
safe
and
to
remain
there
place,
at a
likewise forbidden to are gone or to use other or*
until yon'll have received further advice.
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well**,
boats,
their
h>
papers to be thrown overboard. The boat'ffollowing
I'leaae to answer a* distinctly and as aeon vi possible, the ar^,°M°*
had separated from the ship after putting the What questions.
■aforeaaid should not be strictly observed
J* in* nanae ofyour vessel?
THhi
For
the
Friend.
U. S. Ship Prsblb,
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The boatswain, in one of the ship's boats, officers—who accordingly sent a person totell no doubt ultimately be laid before the public,
went out in the morning to "square yards,''! the Dutchman that he could come on board. anil cannot fail to prove extremely interestMr. Bassle, the Dutch gentleman, pro- i'»fia duty which is performed on board a manH.
of-war every day while lying in port. Sev- ■ cceded to read and verbally translate a docuyou're
you
dead men."
drink,
eral ofthe guard boats gathered around him, ment presented by Ihe Japanese officers, "If
stopping him from going out as far as he; written iv Japanese Dutch ; which gave aiiThis is the language of Sir C. Napier, lo trie
wished, and making signs for Ihe bout to re- .brief history of the imprisoned Americans' "961h Regt." on the llth of May, 1849. Ia
turn to the ship. An under interpreter short- .since their first arrival in Japan until tbel.the "London Evening Mail" of June 30, we
ly afterwards came on board und remon- .present time. This account stated that the; find nn extract from the "Calcutta Star,"
strated against any bout leaving the ship, party of fifteen men bad landed at Matsmai,I • •
saying it "was no good, not Japanese cus- .on the Bth of June ; that they were immedi- giving nn account of the review of Her Matom." He got no satisfaction, and the boat[ ately taken in charge by the Japanese nu- jesty's 96th, Regiment, by the Commanderafterwards went out in the mornings withoutI thurifies, and were finally sent from Muts- in-chief, Sir C. Napier. At the close of tha
being molested, although several ol the guard| inai to Nagasaki. Several of them had at; review, be addressed the soldiers, and the
different times, broken out of the house in
boats invariably followed.
which
they were confined. One white man, following are Ins concluding remarks.
was
During the 20th and 21st, nothing
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heard from the Japanese authorities. Wr,..named Ezra Goldthwait, had died in prison " I am very glutl to meet the 9tith again.
counted twenty-seven guns on four forts oni of fever, nnd a Sandwich Islander, named We huve both been a good deal about the
the heights overlooking she ship, most of .Mam, bad committed suicide by cutting bis 1 world since we were last together, and I am
which hull been mounted since our arrival.| throat. We were pleased lo hear Macdon-Iivory glad to hear such a good account ofthe
We also, on the 21st, noticed the arrival| aid's name numbered among the surviving regiment. Your colonel tells me thtit you
[fourteen men. Mr. Bassle informed us that are good in conduct—that you hnvc very few
of numerous bouts from the seaward.
April 23.—This morning Captain Glynn.hut five Dutch are allowed to live at Desima.l.men in hospital. Now. this all right, and I
sent for the interpreter to know why be hadI The number ullnwed in 1839 was eleven.
hope you will continue to bear a good charnot received an answer to his letters to the.1 April 'Hith. Two Japanese officers, ac- ■lacier. But let me give you a bit ol advice
Governor. The interpreter said that be conipanied by the interpreter anil two Dutch i—that is, don't drink. 1 know young men
would report this question. In tbe afternoon/gentlemen, came on board in the afternoonido not think much about advice from old
two Japanese officers came on board, and to deliver up tbe men. According to the'men. They put their tongue in their cheek,
to them the Captain reported bis question.—j Japanese custom, the men had been given to'and think they know a good deal better than
They replied, that they did not know. On the Dutch Superintendent, Mr. Levyssobn, tin- old cove that is giving them advice. But
'teing asked when tbe Governor would do so,I who was to deliver them on board the ship. let me tell you, that you are come to a counBefore the men came on board, Ihe Japan- try where, if you drink, you're dead men.—
they made the same answer. *
officers asked Capt. Glynn if he was If you be sober and stendy, you'll get on
Capt. Glynn then assumed a firm and po-j
sitive manner, and told them, that to-morrow ready and would leave tbe harbor as soon as weU; but if you drink you're done for. You
he must have a positive answer as to when he had got the men. Tbe Captain replied I will be either invalids or die.
I know two
his letters would be replied to, or when the that be had nothing more to detain him alter regiments in this country —one drank, the
he had got his countrymen. Mr. Bassle then'■ other didn't drink. The one that did'nt
men would be delivered up, if at all.
The day alter our arrival, Capt. Glynn had/read and translated two documents whichi drink, is one ofthe finest regiments, and has
put up a quantity ofthe latest newspapers hej the Japanese officers had brought on board. [got on us well as any regiment in existence.
could procure for Mr. Levyssobn, the Super- [One of them purported to be an extract fromii The one that did drink has been all but deintendent of the Dutch Factory—to whom, the Japanese laws, tbe substance of which'stroyed. For any regiment for which I have
from his isolated position aud restricted means[was, that shipwrecked seamen who were cast 1a respect (and there is not one ofthe Biitish
of procuring intelligence from other parts ofriipon the shores of Japan, would remain in 1regiments whom I don't respect,) I should
the world, they must be particularly accept- 'Japan, and be treated well, and sent, by the 1always try and persuade them to keep from
able—and had written him a note, request-1 first opportunity, to Batavia in the Dutch drinking. 1 know there are some men who
ing his acceptance of them. At that time[ship, or to China in one ofthe Chinese junks. will drink in spite ofthe Devil and their ofthe interpreter had refused to take them oj|The document recommended that Americanijficers; but such men will soon be in hospishore, saying that he could not do so with- vessels should not come so near the coasts of:tal, and very few that go in in this country
ever come out again. I wish the 96th Regt.
out the Governor's permission. This day he,'Japan.
said he would take them, but wanted a copy! The Japanese officersonhaving left the ship, every success, and am very glad to see it in
board. They all the state it is."
ofthe note, which Capt. Glynn indignantly the men were brought
refused to give, saying that the matter was looked pale and thin, probably from long This is a good and sound advice to solof no consequence, nnd that he could either.confinement. The boats in which they came diers, but
every word is fully applicable to
take the note as it was, or leave both it and to Japan, four in number, were brought
sailors.
is the only safe rule,
the
Their
sheets
and
Teetotalism
ship.
bags
alongside
the papers. He finally took them.
and other for soldiers, sailors, and all other classes.—
oars,
of
and
the
clothing,
harpoons,
On the afternoon of the 25th, two officers
whaling gear ofthe boats, were also brought
and the interpreter came on board the ship. 1
Intoxicating drinks kill those who use them.
After much talking and a great deal of eva- on board.
By their own account, the men appear to So say Physicians, and so say thousands of
sion, they finally said, that in two days more have
been very well treated before any of, dying drunkards. If this be true, will Hot
the Dutch Superintendent would come on
them attempted to escape from confinement. ( those making and selling intoxicating drinks,
1
board, and the day after, the men should be Alter that, they were
put Ac common Jafor a share ofthe guiltof killing their
delivered up. The Captain, without doubt, panese prison,
where they suffered greatly come in
hastened their conclusions, by telling them from want of clothing and by cold.
fellow men?
Mac-' Lilliputian's Watch—A watchmaker in
that he mitsl be immediately informed wheth- donald does not complain of ill treatment.
er the men would be given up, or the ship
Each man was forced to trample upon a New Orleans has completed a tiny watch,
would leave the bay without delay.
crucifix, to show that he was not a Catholic. which is regarded as an extraordinary speciApril 25fr.. This afternoon two officers; Some of them endeavored to avoid stepping imen of workmanship. The Picayune says
and the interpreter came on board. After upon the crucifix, but the Japanese forced iof it
' This wonderful time-piece Is perthey had got into the cabin, they stated that them to do so.
fect ; keeps good time. It is about as thick
Mr. Levyssobn was sick, and had been una- The Japanese interpreter r Morreama,' ias three half-dimes laid one upon another—
ble to leave Desima ; but that one of his as- told me that he acted as interpreter between including case, crystal and all—and meassistants had come in his place, and was wait- Capt. Cooper of the Manhattan and the Ja- ures in circumference just the sree of a halfing in the boat alongside. Capt. Glynn im- panese authorities at Yedo.
idime. It has a spring case of enamel, gold
mediately ordered the officer of the deck to We sailed from Nagasaki on the morning dial ami steel hands, cylinder escapement,
ask the Dutch gentleman aboard. The inter- of the 27th April.
with ten holes jewelled in ruby. If rwns
preter, however, interfered, and told the CapThe depositions of the men have been ta- twenty-five hours without winding up. Betain that the gentleman could not leave theI ken, and much valuable information about sides it is ss> arraaged aa to admit of being
boat without the permission of the Japanesei Japan has been procured, all of which will 'either worn ia a broach or finger ring.'
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20, 1849.
THE
. FRIEND, DECEMBER
.
INDEX—VolumeVII.
-
POLTHESIAK SKETCHES.
«
Page.
1, 53, 61
9
17
25, 46
Sketch of Guam
Strong's Island •
"
"
"
Rorotonga
Navigator's groups
Fejee and Tonga Islands
91
Editorial Articles.
Prc«»pectus, Vol. VH.
4
12
20
28
30
Conscience
"Books," "Exchanges," 4c
Lifis at Sea
Temperance
French at 8. Islands
Japan
44
52
60
60
68
68
76
84
The Friend, Whalemen's Directory
Oil taken in Arctic Ocean
Mesmeric Whaling
Antartic Ocean
" Continent
Trials of Ship Masters
Whaleshifs Wrecked awd Lost.
11
The Blaine" at Columbia URiver
.
■
■
"
"
"
"
18
22
.11
56
Two Whalers
Cassaniler (burnt)
United Sutes
"
"
"
Richmond
77
78
87
85
Mercury (burnt)
Gem
Niphon
Tobacco Plant (on fire)
Foreign Intelligence.
4,10
5, 10, 19, 48
5, 10, 34
3, 5, 12, 13, 33, 69
13
13
21
31
31
Ireland
United States
France
California
New Zealand
Oregon
Pitcairn's Island
China
Bystaey
am
31
84
The Seaman's Friend.
for
Seamen
Prayer
The Best Seaman
6
*
feth
selected
from
" Our
Lob Book."
1. Passage to Columbia Rive*
2. Colombia River
3. Astoria
41
42
43
4. Ascent of the Columbia
5. Geographical Outline of Oregon
6. Lower Oregon, Population
59
7. Fort Vancouver, fcc.
8. Tour through the Willamette Valley
9. Education in Oregon
fj
rs>. Visit to Klakamax's Settlement
11. Overland Settlement of Oregon
12. Territorial Government of OregoB
l..TheJarr«
i—aaa
a
a.....a
fir.
15. Return to the Masssachusetts
fir,
16. Departure from Fort Vancouver
17. Books upon Oregon
18. Passage from Oregon to California
19. The Bay of Sari Francisco
20. San Fancisco
21. Passage to Benecia
fit;
22. Benecia
23. The Hon. T. B. King's Address
M. No good Maps of California
25. Interior of Alta California
26. The Mining Associations
27. The Convention
28. Return to San Francisco
29. Visit to see the " Lions"
30. Passage to the Islands
f>7
7.1
■:i
74
74
74
74
75
81
89
M
90
M
91
Sandwich Islands.
Interments in Nuuanu Cemetery
Decease of Polynesian Race
Sandwich Islanders
Hawaiian Coffee
Syrup
Volcano of Kelauea
Hawaiian Bible Society
Demands of the French
Minister of Foreign Relations. Reply
King's Protest
Cemetery at Lahania
Contributions forFrench Missions
Census of the Islands
The 28th of November
"
Thanksgiving
Temperance
7
20
27
36
Appeal from " Fore Top"
The Teetotaller's Budget
A Kind Word to Moderate Drinkers
A Terrible Lesson
Pocket, versus Principle
Temperance Pledge, 1637
Champaigne
Progress of Temperance
Temperance, by Americus
The Traffic
Old Zac's Jug
' If you drink, you're dead men
■■
86
"
Poetry.
God doth all things well" (Original)
Our Seamen (Selected)
Peace Be Still (Original)
The triumphs of the Gospel (Original)
Gone to Sea
The Grave of Washington
66
47
Hymn
5
12
14
26
27
35
35
35
36
71
71
71
95
"
"
"
"
Poem
A Welcome to Poetesses of the Leland"
Look Aloft (Selected)
The Bible (Original)
Setting Sail
Go Ahead (Selected)
Battle of Quaymas (Original)
"
M
29
.10
;io
"
"
Notices
of Heefs,
S3
.'13
39
41
41
49
Islands, &c.
Page
37, 40, 69, 76
Deaths.
Page
8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 4«, 55, 64, 72, 77, 88
Marriages.
Page
32, 48, 56, 64, 72, 77.
TJIEFKIEND:
77
77
79
84
87
1
9
17
17
"
,17
44
85
86
87
94
Items from Foreign Papers
Largest Merchant Ship
Religions Character of John Q. Adams
Visit of the Prehle" to Japan
,16
Articles.
Suicide
—.....a-
A Monthly Journal devoted to Temperance, Seamen, Marine and General
Intelligence.
PUBLISHED AND EDITED BT
SAMUEL C. DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain.
TERMS.
One copy per annum
Two copies per annum,
Five copies per annum,
Ten copies per annum
$1,50
2,50
5,00
8,00
try Single Copies and Bound Volumes for 1, 2,
3,4, 5 and 6 years may be obtained at the Study of the
Chaplain.
:■
Miscillant.
6
I cannot stand that"
6
Encenragement to laborfor Man-of-Wat's Men 21
46
Chapel at Navigator's Islands
Bethel Flag Rehoisted
46
Report A. S. F. Society
31
tt Report A. 8. F. Society
46
Good Advice to Seamen
70
Hilo Chaplaincy
70
Seamen's Chapel, Apia
75
Leatrs
.-i-
14. Journey over the Rocky Mountains
50
51
51
57
59
59
09
65
66
The Ark and Man-of-War
A New Era in Navigation
A Chance for a Yankee
Rope Yarns
How to Prosper in Business
The Young Harpooner
Daniel Webster's opinion of Mexico
Franklin's Wife
Washington's Bush Day
The Great
Sea^ggrpent
Cabin Boy's Locker
Sabbath Friend
An American Girl Before the Mast"
Miss Mitchell
Curious Phenonima
Medical Discovery
£20,000 Reward for Discovery of Sir J. F
Memoir of N. Bowditch
"
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A Pupil of
Important Astro Discovery
Panoramic View,
etc.
The Americans and Newspapers
An Iron Stomach
Printing in England and America
Nautical Romance
Speculation Mania
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2
4
15
16
19
23
23
29
34
38
39
53
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54
55
56
62
•7
67
69
70
a
78
Just Received and for Sale
AT THE CHAPLAIN'S STUDY, a new and
beautiful assortment of BIBLES in the English Language. They are bound in various styles, and can be
had at prices varying front 37 1-2 cents, to *7,ooper
copy.
ay- Seamen, and others, are informed that at the
same place may be found Bibles printed i» (he following languages: German, Swedish, Danish, Dutch,
French, Spanish and Portuguese.
N. B —Portuguese seamen are especially notified,
that they can obtain copies of the Holy Scriptures in
the old and new Testaments.
11is left voluntary with seamen whether they
receive a copy of tbe Bible as a gift, or pay the whole
or a part of its value Money received from the sale
of Bibles is appropriated to the purchase of new supplies,
tf
«**
Religions Books.
The Seamen's Chaplain has just received aa
excellent assortment of Books published by the Amer
tcan Tract Society, including nearly all of their standard publications. These books are beautifully bound,
and will be told at an advance on the New York pries*
only sufficient to cover the expenses.
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