1 10 1 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/1a3e98565a8f2893f4495f0b1f75fced.pdf d7d7a47a8681bc4d841b54d7fafdb57a PDF Text Text "JOURNAL OF THE SANDWICH ISLAND MISSION" BEGUN ON BRIG THADDE US, OCTOBER 23, CAP T. BLANCHARD 1819. 164 DAYS FROM BOSTON TO KAILUA, HAWAII. THE JOURNAL COLLECHON, 1819- Members of Pioneer Company were Rev. and Mrs. Hiram Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. Danl. Chamberlain and 5 children, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Holman, Mr. and Mrs* Elisha Loomis, (Printer) Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ruggles, Rev. and Mrs. Asa Thurston, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Whitney. Also four Hawaiian youths, Thomas Hopu, Wm. Kanui, John Honolii, Geo. Tamorii. This Journal^was probably written by Hiram Bingham, Asa Thurston and Elisha Loomis in turn. ^ �* + J9UHBAS* 0- * OP SA.iD'-.lCH I3LAHD MISSION. No. 1. On board brig Thaddeas, Capt* Blanchard bound to the sandwich Islands. Oct. 23, 1819 - This day In the good providence of God, we have been allowed to leave our dear native shores on an embassy of asrsy, having been sat apart to the work of propagating the gospel in the Sandwich Isles, having been commended to God and to the word of his grace by the Rev* Dr. Worcester, and attended on board by many dear friends to whoa with tears we gave th^ parting hand, we left Boston harbor with a prosperous gale, and with peculiar aailas of heaven. The little mission family containing 22 souls attended by G. P. Tamoree is this evening blessed with universal health* He who has called as is faithful, and though we go out to a for­ eign land not 'mowing the things that shall befal as there, we cheer­ fully coaait ourselves to his guidance nd protection and endeavor to give up ourselves and ail we have, to be forever employed in his service. Lords Day, Pet. 24 - This morning in comfortable health offered the sorning sacrifice* and lifted ap a song of praise, "Welcome sweet day of rest." '.'hile lying at anchor 10 miles from Boston, the Treas. of the came on board with an additional supply of provisions and stores for our voyage, for which we had found occasion to send back* The promptitude with which our wants are supplied, calls forth our gratitude and encourages us to go forward to our work with more cor­ dial reliance on the providence of God, and on the affectionate, sea­ sonable and efficient aid of o r patrons. Having again taken an affectionate leave of the treasurer and some other friends, weighed anchor at one o'clock P. ^*, and at 2 sent letters ashore by the pilot - before evening most of the mission family began to be seriously seasick. 25* - '?e have today fresh gales, a heavy swell of the sea, the �Brig rolling vary deep and leading; moat of the family vary seasick, but generally patient under this trial which we confidently expected* These are but the beginnings of oar hardships and -e hope not to be wearied by running with footmen, but to acquire strength to etmtend with hon-es. ^at* 26. ^S* **'3n* (3.^* 4* - Last night we had considerable Thnader gmd lightning with violent wind - we enjoyed bat llttte sleep. A*&t* 42* 6 * ,i*on* 6 S. 4'J* &?. - Today we had the plaasaro of seeing a Jrig* - seasickness continues* Ca=t* h. la attentive to o...:r situation. chicken broth and water gruel to numerous nation' Ser^ps oat re^d about on deck or lying la their berths* 33* - Another Brig appeared, toda., , not able to apeak to her* *<e.t* 41* 4* ..:0n* 61* 89* - Favored with pleasant weather, and aoo* of our number with comfortable health. ful and evil* Oar'divine conductor la good even to the unthank­ (hat. 40* 8 6 . ...^a* 6 ?, 34,) r,eat evening was so much relieved from seasickness an to enjo;. the pleasure of lifting up our voices t.ageEher in one of the .,o.-igs of Xion* 30* - Head -Kinds froxa '* * ieavy sea and cloudy wen the * =f.rh.-w hat. f.7* 40* ... 31. - Sabbath* - Today we were'permitted to enjo^ the privilege of thn.ib 1 c ^or;,h<- jf '"nd. ,t i-; o'clock the nlct-ion f-nily * the ahip's company aa<emblem on the quarter and attended divine ser­ vice conducted by h* Thurston. Binging, prayer, sermon, prayer, bene,.f"" diction. The discourse on the nature of prater and the MOtivee to its .erf.';-r?.anoe frosa James 4* 3* wa^ seasons' le and refreshing* fov* &P/9] Yestern. . <nt* 4'.** 18* ^on. 67* -3 h . - we have experienced many gales* ^e roll upon tremendous waves, and suffer such with the sinking notion* Early this corning shipped a nea, which stove In the starboard wnistbcards and overturned the caboose* Mo very Material dana;;e or danger* -P- �* Heavy rains and squalls ssake dreary hours. i ^ -jft.tt* L'%^J . 6b* Lon* i?0* 7 * Nov* a*^- Saiea oontinne frost the S. West* ..^t* *$8 * *) * 4*.- Pleasant weather which all ^* sensibly feel. Lat. 37. 47+ 5. ^<on. Lon* 46. 30* - Today nest of oar company f e e l considerably recovered from seasickness, and tiave spent the day principally on deck, and desire to be grateful for andancrved mercies. Lat. 37* 33. 6 * - to acknowledge a continuance of divine mercies the* we Make no progress on oar way. 7, Lon* 4^. 33* Lat. 36* 3. Lon. 43. - Favored again today with divine services on the quarter deck, which w&s conducted by brother I* (singing and prayer, sermon, prayer, einging, blessing.) 9. Let. 38* ?:%* Lon. 4R. &4. - A Teasel hove in sig h t and much ^oy was f e l t is hope of be­ ing able to send a lin e to oar frie n d s, bat were not favored with the p r iv ile g e . R t ill progressing outward and north for several days. Lat. SO* B7* Lon. IS. - Hitherto car passage M s been rough while traversing M l f the width of the boistrous Atlantic. (In consequence of high winds and tamultuois waves, we have not been allowed to assemble for pub­ lic worship on deck today*) L at, %7. IS, Lon. 36. 15. - Strong galea and slow progress, but returning health de­ mands oar gratitude, Lat. 37* 19* 14. - Sabbath. - Bro. R. continues sick, leather too rough to assemble for pub ic worship* 16. - Contrary winds still impede oar progress. This evening in a prudential meeting of the brethren adopted sever­ al important regulations, with respect to our immediate concerns. Com­ mitted to .Capt, C. the care of our provisions and property in common stock, and to Dr. Holman the superintendence of the medical stores. Requested Capt. R.to order our Table and provide at our meals, and in order to maintain suitable regularity and at the sa:ie tirse make oar- �* + selves a a comfortable aa oar situation; woald admit, agreed an^aiooas- ly that i f any aaabar of the fasi'ty ehoald need any thing from oar com­ mon stares different from what wan prepared for the f a a il y , at any time, each person should apea^ to Oapt* B* f ) r his permission. )17* - Still watehlaj for favorable y.lnds, yet without yepin'ag. Capt. 3 . telle as that in h ie laet voyage he crossed the line in less ti.":e from Boston than we have now been oat; bat it is now the four­ teenth night that we ha*. e been driven ap and down like ?aal in Adrla, be­ tween the parallels of hat* 38* 35 and 5 7 . - e h&ve been tossing rolling on an ancaamonly roagh sea, according to the aocoant of tbs heat season on board, 24 days, and yet have p re c e d e d bat $ and a h alf degrees to­ ward the equator* -"e eaanot bat conclude that He who controls the winds and the waves, and condacts a ll the a ffa ire of nations la either kindly withholding as fro^ dangers and disasters at Cape Horn or operating changes in the Sandwich Isle s favorable to the introduction and eaocesa of oar enterprise* ship* He is kindly inuring as to a l i f e o f tell and hard­ Re spreads our table on the face of the boisterous deep, gives us now the comfort of returning health, teaches as to ait with meekness at his feet and to trust in hie a llsa ffio ie n t grace. 18+ - t<e have new occasion to slag of M ercies, favorable winds, safe progress, retarding health to the body and thoaght and l if e to the soul demand oa.r elevated praise* 19* - Bleat with ^reciou^ seasons of noil: devotion* spirit seems in some meaaare to dwell with as* She divine Able to attend morning prayers* 20. - All the family except 3r* Haggles so far recovered from sea­ sickness and so aaeh accastaaed to oar nee situation as to be able to make a regular division of tiae and to engage In systematic efforts for the im rovement of oar minds and 6 boars of the day in ordinary eases are to be considered as study hours. A scooner* .'.,at* 53* 11* Lon* 95. ^-2* 21* - Not allowed to attend public service in consequence of the i^at* ^m* 49* roughness of the weather* - 4- 4i0n. 34* ^1* �* + p%!9l \Mv.J 24*^- The subject of studies for the voyage was dlsonssed this evening. *?a feel the imports nos' of attending not osly to the stadias of ear different professions, bat of making the aahy-hean Language a prlma object the* oar mesas af acquiring it la limited* ,st. 33. 1. 26. - Appointed Br. w. as a committee to ing cabin stores, and af oar Eetlve youths. .on. 30. 32. take charge af the cloth­ Ti*sy have bean a great coa- fort and inspiration to the rest of the family, particularly Ropoo and Ronoree daring seasickness and rough weather. 28. - Today we have been favored not only with the privilege af a prayer-meeting in the cabin, bat with public worship on deck. an Repentance from Acta 17:30, by 3r. 3. so hope benofitted* '-'eraon The audience attentive and The hard follow with his blessing the exhibition of hie truth* 80. - This evening opened s singingachool for the improvement of ourselves and the officers in sacred music, and concluded to sing to­ gether one hoar in a week besides at oar ordinary seasons of social worship. :,<at. 38. 13. Deo* 2* - Today we have endeavored to observe with o.tr friends in N. E. a Public Thanksgiving for divine mercies. The* oar fiiends who doubtless remember as today, may have a greater exuberance and variety to crown their board, yet they e&n not hava more multiplied and unde­ served Mercies to expand their hearts. (Tropic of Cancer) §. - Sooial worship only In the cabin. 10 .'- Rea^y showers of Much thunder and lightning. rain have filled our empty water casks* It is thought by the officers that the lightning has once passed'down the conductor* Happy for as the Brig ia furnished with a lightning rod, the' too small, and toe abort to reach from top gallant mast to a sufficient depth la the water* 12* - Enjoyed public ^vorship. Br. T. preached. Rom. 12:2* "Be not -R- �* conformed to this world*" ttittt* <6* ^^)* A^OR;# - Paec the eqaator, the weather being comfortable* Lon* ?:7. 48. 16* - A# we have been approaching the Equator have been aaaaed with laaiaoas appaaraaoee of the sea* Capt* R* etpoka and boarded the ship "Mary*, Capt* Smith, Boston* Wa sent aboat 30 letters, one to Dr. w* 19* - Rajayad a preciotw season at oar prayer-meeting at 10 this morning, and at 1 % ware favored with a preached gospel* sed aa oa Reek from Isa. 6,46* Lat* S. 11. 34* 21* - Weather extremely warm, Thermometer 81. 3r. B* addres­ Lon. $&* 23. A sail. ^at. 16* 35. Eg* - At a meeting of the brethren resolved ahanimoasly that they dees it expedient to observe the anniversary of the Savior's birth in a religious manner, 86* - Christmas* - Thin day we pass under the vertical rays of the . Ban la the Tropic of Capricorn* ^his day we joyfully commemorate the rising of that SUN which is the Light of the that the orb of day* world, far more glorious ^e thought It desirable to devote the day to medi- tatl in apon that interesting event which waa hailed with rapture by the hosts of heaven, and to the recollection and acknowledgement of oar ob­ ligations to o-5.r condescending Savior* la the evening Bro* Bingham preached a sermon oa the occasion from Lake 2* 14, In which the birth of the saviour was considered, lat, as a manifestati on of the "good will toward men," Sad, as a means of promoting, "Peace on earth", and 3rd, as an illustration o f the F?lor^ o f Sod* Concluding w ith four r e fle c tio n s . Is Thin event is worthy of the moat g ra te fu l &nd joyful commemoration, 2nd, How widely different are the feelings aad conduct of infidels and scoffers from those of angels, respecting this pagation of the gospel is birth of a Savior, 3rd. ?he pro­ the moat desirable employment this side of hea­ ven; 4th, This event will be an occasion of joy to the thousands of t^a Sandwioh Isles, to the millions of the earth universally, and to the holy - 6- �* w + kingdom of Jehevah to all eternity." + The hysns s m g were, "Angels 3sag", by 'atts (10 of "'a select*", "Epiphany" and an original husn from Matt* 33* 2,, composed for the occasion by W* C* Coaant, a serious ycath of liberal education, mate of the 9rig Thaddeae and considerably interested in the object of oar mission* This day is to as traly a jcyfal day and we cherish the hope that before another Christmas we Shall be enabled to proelain to the deluded worshipers of A&cah, "Behold we bring yea good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people, for ante you is born this day a Savior which is 0. the Lord," and that on each succeeding aaaiver-apry of this event many tcngaea which have long b#<:s employed, la chanting vain orisons to Amsb Idols, taned by Bivine grace to the song of angels, will with adoring gratitude respond, "C-lory to God la the highest and on earth peace, gocd will toward men*" D8!9) Sabbaths - We have entered the leathern Temperate sons, in which Christianity prevaHs to- a vety PiaiteA extent* .As appropriate to the Sabbath succeeding Christaas and salted to follow the disecarse on cur saviours birth, a season was preached by R. Bingham fros I Tim* 1*14. "%his is a #aithfal saying ^c", showing, 1st that we aye great einaere,Snd, That Christ Jesus eaae to save great sinners, Srd, ?hat this doc­ trine is worthy of all acceptation." We find by happy experience that the Sabbath of car herd can be pleasant and interesting and we believe profitable at eea as well as in the dear Christian land of ?he smiles of Providence as to the a&iea car fathers. above, the w'^ves beneath, the winds around, and health and peace and seans of grace within; oar float­ ing sanctuary, call forth oar gratitude, sheer ear prospects of useful­ ness, and cherish oar hopes of glory* S'7* - Rave entered ap:<-n the last w^ek op tPe current year, and feel the need of divine aid in oaaiaiag car hearts and reviewing the history of the .ear to see what need^ to b e deplored and corrected, and what should he scaght and cherished* 3$. - The peaceful, beautiful acmiag invited as to needful, health­ ful and delightful sea-bathing �* So. - -e have a oontlaued calm through tha day; the weather exceed ingly fine; the aea perfectly anraffled; and a peaoefal anraffled state within* a JA9HABY 1 18RO. Lat* S. 8RS* 30'. Lan. W* 4S°. This day we joyfally hail the New Year with the hope that It will be to auraelva# and ear friends and the church an acceptable year of the Lord, and to the Haathea nations, eepeolally to the Sandwich Islands,, t -e year of jubilee, of spiritual emancipation from sin after the gloom of servltade of Fifty Centarles* $ha day -fa exceedingly fair* and the family generally in health ^ith the exception oretight indisposition in the case af Brothers waggles and Whitney. 3. - Yesterday, "The Holy East," was in the'morning somewhat dis­ turbed by the catching of a large turtle, for which pnrpQse it wag neces­ sary for the ship's cos any to let do?<n a boat and spend considerable time The afternoon was pleasant. We had service on deck where a New Year's aermea was delivered by Brother Bingham from Luke 4, 19, "To preach the acceptable year af the Lord." After an introduction and an explanation of the text, he endeavored to show that by a due regard to our sins. our eroiea. our enga^ementes and our instructions of the reasonably aypect the Sew Year would be to ae past year, we might and to those with whom we may have iaterooarsa, an acceptable year of the Lord. Hra. C. is threat­ ened with a fever. This evening we h&ve attempted to join with the Christian world in the great monthly concert of prayer for the prosperity of %ion, and the salvation of the Heathen. A letter dated in Boston and signed A. C. con­ taining an earnest request for oar pxayera in behalf of the writer when * we saoald be far from her, also the farewell letter of Brother ;ornella&, to the ai&aion, were read and made the foundation of ao^e remarks with respect to the feeling which our American friends cherish towards as, and to oar correspondent duties* 4* - Off the aoath of the Lie Do <a Plate* - Wo are this .morning -8- �The violeaee of the wind has split experleneiag a gale froa tha north* several of the sails* We are now roaHiag ander bare pales at the rate of 7 or $ miles aa hoar. man* We reel to and fro aad at&gger like a drunken The tossing soantalna around as skip like raas$ and the hills like laabs* $he foaming surges lash the trembling sides of oar little bark and drench her decks; while the rain like hail pelts the sailors as they cling to tha whistling riggi-# and sea sweeps ever the surface like day* Bat peer the spray of the driven anew on a northern winter's who said to tha racing tempest, "Paaea he atill+* can and doee afford as protection, and give us ^aaea within* M a t evening ae w# ver^ retiring fros pr&yara in tha ca.<in, a treaeadons sea brake aver toe etarn of the vassal* large eoop fill,ad wit?; veg^table^ and. It disengaged a bottles carrying fs aver the tiller or halts with sae'h farce as to beat off tha boards froa the opposite side of tha Brig, and tha was first taken* naxt xaaaant sanding it baak to tha aids from which it By the aa-se sea Capt* Blanchard was almost instantaneous­ ly dashed twlaa aarona the quarter <3ack froa aide to afha with considerable braising and with manifest danger of being carried overboard* berlain had nearly reached t/w- 6-apt* Cham­ top of the ataira, and Mra* Riaghaa who stood at the bottom* about to go on deck, both received a pretty heavy * shock and showsriag fros the torrent which poured down the companion way* Sat the glorious and omnipotent arm of oar Savior afforded kind and season­ able protection* May oar hearts be filled with adoring ^nd anceaclng gratitude to hln, "Who rides upon tha atomy akiaa And nanagea the.aaaa.* Jan. 9. - - <.at. S* 40&* hen* W* $0O< We have bt.en gratified today by the exhibition of nose of the works of Cod in the mighty deep, particularly the appearance of several whales, the first w@ have seen, a shark, and a multitude of porpusse* Bat tha manifestation of divine favor to sinners, the glory of Cod i& the face of Jesue Christ is still more interesting* $hie is a favored Babbat'h* The comfort and aid of the Spirit seem to have been enjoyed b^.'the coven­ ant people of 3e&, in good mascara* The broad and bemayoleat design of �* * w * Christ's klngdos!; the certainty of its unlvsrsel prevalence, and the duty of promoting its intsrests'were sot forth in a sermon from John 10, 16 by Brother Thurston* After a toeslng bolstroua week the lord of the Sabbath speaks pease to the winds and waves and pease to our aoale. L'82oJ U-AN)15+^- Lat. 4R" - A school of whales appeared, extending along two miles, sporting and spouting and making the deep to boil like a pot. Heavy galea from the S. W. have given several of the family severe colds. 19, - Just obtained the first sounding since we left Boston, in 66 fathoms water, off caps Helena. Three vessels are nos in sight* Two of them appear like aen-of-war and the third is a Brig. Whether friends or foes v.'e know not; bat R?e are always gratified to see a sail, and when one appear we never fall to think of hems* - P. A. B;<ermaceti whale has jast appeared and app443%. A huge very near oar Brig* Sis head seemed to be covered in part with aea**aheHa* After elevating the upper part of his head and monstrous back above the surface of the water repeatedly, and through the large orifices on the back y.art of the head, blowing up the briny spray, he descended and passed o r stern, and after rising again to the surface, tossed his broad tall high into the air, and went down again to the chambers of the deep, thus he obeys the voice of &od. - The maneuvering of the three vessels indicate that they are whalemen, probably English* 20. - Another whalesman appeared but we had not the opportunity to speak her though T.e passed very near her. 23. - Ble&aed with a peaceful and delightful day, with favorable seasons for worshiping God, and with the preaching of the everlasting gospel while coasting along the regions of Patagonia which are denied the blessings which we and our friends at home enjoy. from Amos 4* la. "Prepare to meet thy God." In a discourse Bro* Thurston explained and enforced the duty of preparing to meet Cod in judgment. It was a word In season to our souls* - 10- We believe �* * p 8^o-3^)35. - Abo36 11 A. M., one of the mates aloft cheered us with the grateful note of "Land ho!" The Bailee of joy and glow of animation appeared through our little circle, and at 1 ?. R. our eyas were grati­ fied with a fall view of the North hastera part of Terra Del Fuego, stretching along 6 nlles or more on our right* This ia the first we have seen during throe months, a 3aee our dear native shore* receded from oar vi^w. 3ut alas, hew unlike our beloved N. England. Mere no temples of the living God laft their lofty spires to heaven In honor to his who of old laid the toanAations of these snow-capt mountains, and weighed their ragged hilla in his balance. So joyful eound af the ehareh-going bell invitee the wretched inhabitants to the feast of the gospel* - No sun of righteousness softens their icy hearts, while they not only cover themselves with the skins hut actually wear the of the forests. nature of the M i d beasts When we think of our highly favored country we are ready to eRclaiaa, "We shall never look upon its like againt" Rut while v.e have occasion to weep over the wickedness of sen who dwell in t :ieee dark and dreary wilds and contrast their condition with our countrymen, we remeaher with grief that even there,,Esany thousands who derive no sevlng bene­ fits frost the gospel, thousands who obey not nor even hear a preached gospel, thousands whose ears are saluted from Sabbath to Sabbath with the sound of the inviting church bell, whose feet never enter the sanc­ tuary of God to worship in his presence, and thousands more who seem to breathe the atmosphere of Christianity, inhale the contagion of death, and labor to obscure the glory and prevent the efficacy of the life-giving doctrines of the cross. But we are comforted with the assurance that many thousands there will not stumble nor rest until all our countrymen, and all the inhabitants of America from the northern to this southern extremity, and all the dwellers in the sea shall enjoy the best scans of grace and salvation* la It too much to hope that a stream from that bsaavolen&e now rising in the American church will soon r o H through Couth America* carrying health and salvation even.to the cold regions of Cape *.torn. —11— �+ + J830,j/n,j26. - L&at night Capt B. chose to lie by rather than proceed lest failing into the "straits" of La .haire he should be bec^!.aed in the night end drifted ashore, -e are new la the "Straits".of L. M. - Dei Fuigo on our right and Staten Land on the'left, an both of sh ';oh aaong their towering rocks, we can discover banks of snow new in the aideearner. We have a little hail today* stands at 58 f + The rsercary is o^r thsracaster We entered the strait early la the morning with a fair wind which, however, subsided at 10 A. M. before we had quite passed through and. we were carried back by the current 19 or 20 Biles. During this recess ae were much interested by discovering two nen kindling a fire on the beach* ar attention was first attracted by the rising sacks; then by the help of cur glasses, the sen could be very distinctly seen. 3nt whether they were natives of the Island about their ordinary business, or endeavoring to attract our notice, or whether they were ship-wrecked mariners making the usual signal of distress, and imploring onr aid, we could not tell* Of what name or na­ tion eoever they any be, they have awakened cur ceapassion, and were it in o .:r power we woild gladly extend to them the hand of kindness and the voice of consolation, and affectionately tell then that a Savior lives in heaven all powerful and gracious* who died for thea, sad who is ready to afford his aid, and if they will obey his, to give thea eternal life and receive tbsa from these tempest beaten shores to the peaceful mansions of heavenly rest* ^7. - 10 o'clock. A. M. - "ith a fine morning, and a fair breeze which sprang up soon after last evening sacrifice, we find ourselves delivered fros the dangers of he haire ard rapidly and pleasantly ad­ vancing toward our turning point, the place of hope and fear. (One o'clock) 'While, at the rate of 8 knots an hour, the Brig serenely eats her way, the long looked for cape rises fall in view and all our hearts l#ap for joy* But in the midst of congratulations, which we gratefully acknowledge that our tlaes and seasons are at the disposal of an allwise providence, it heco.ies us to rejoice with trembling lest we should not —12— �* (sufficiently glorify God. (2 o'clock, r. M.) The wind rises - dark e3.og.aa hover round, - tha approach of a whirltflnd is nnnouaoea - all iiaaRa are ordered on desk - tae sails aye filled, - the dead lights ia, the companion way cloned, and we are imprisoned below deck, - For a moment oar Heavenly Father seema to hold the rod aver as* ( # past 2 P. M. ) The wind subsides * a gentle rain descends, - and light breaks in again* We know that he who nade Cape Horn, and placed it as a way- aayk which tbs tempests of 60 oentnries have not been able to remove, can conduct as arcand it in safety, - nor shall whirlwinds aor storms prevent us fros erecting npon it, in tha name Jehovah, the "Rook of our Help," the Kbanezsr of the Owhyheean Mission* ( 3 o'clock, P. M*j The wind rises again, - All hand# are called* ?he waves lift themselves a up, - and oar little trembling, tottering bark with its invaluable freight, yiel&e to the opposing currents and lightly bends her course towards the fiouth. (4 o'clock, P. M.) The sun breaks out in the clear western sky, while the dark tempest, passing off to the Kaet, bears down upon the waters of the Atlantic, sad leaves as running briskly south, and the caps gradually eiaka behind a pleasant sea. - (6 o'clock, P. M*) A stiff bree.'e and heavy aea from the west. in behind the cloud. A squall approaches, breaks out ag&in and smiles. Thus rnpl<$ are past 6 ) The sun shuts t? o'clock, F. M.) The sun oar changes, Thus transi­ tory are our scenes, and thus fluctuating the joys and sorrows of mor­ tal life. (/g2o,ji6n 37](10 a'eiask P. M.) At § thie evening ^ die our vessel was tossing upon the rising billows, her sails close furled, her docks washed with a heavy spray continually breaking over, and while a atrong west wind from it roared through her rigging drifted her towards the South East, we asseabled, aa usual for evening prayers, read the 46 Psalm, and aing the 83 ;ps!n of the Relect., acknowledged the good hand of our God upon us in his past undeserved favors, endeavored to lay ourselves peace­ fully at tha feat of divine govorlgnty, and to implore the kind protec­ tion, the Eire guidance, and the continued presence and blessing oi him wn&ee unfailing goodness constrained as unitedly and devoutly and Joy-13- �fully to say "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us." with the 84 Select. H. Hothen)* (Closed this interview Though even now his waves and his bil­ lows are going over us we have great cause for gratitude that we are now so far from land as to be comparatively free from danger. Shis gale, had it been commissioned a few hours sooner might have dashed us &n the rocks of Staten Land. we will not fear. But the Captain of our Salvation is our pilot, and "The Lord of Hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is oar Refuge." jj820,Jaij28. - "Ti-e a wrought and was tempestious" during the night, and the wind and current continued strong from the West during the dEy* Too, the last 24 hours we have made nearly 2 degrees Basting, and 40 or 50 Riles Southing. The former is considered as a loss* somewhat tried to be driven away from our Our hearts were course, and as it were from our object, just at the moment when we seemed to be turning the goal to bend our way toward the Northwest* But though we had an almost sleepless night, and though the commotion of the elements continues, we are not denied the comfort of a good degree of calm resignation, and unshaken confidence* 29* - Soon after the last evening sacrifice, and at the very hour of prayer among oar friends in our native land, the arm of the Lord was stretched forth for our help, and the winds began to blow favorably. This morning we find with no small satisfaction, our loss speedily and entirely regained* The unexpected appearance of the Cape cheers every heart and calls forth our praise and gratitide to him "?.hom winds and seas obey." (12 o'clock) While looking out for the Island south of C. Horn? a sail heaves in sight, tossing like ourselves upon a rough sea, but on a different course, sometimes full in view + and sometimes entirely be­ low the waves* We trust she is American and most gladly would we send communications to our friends if possible. (3 o'clock F* M*) The sail discovered passed rapidly a few miles to the Southeast of us, and is out* of sights on her way doubtless to our native shores, where our friends -14- �# * and helpers dwell, and we wards a. foreign land. hasten our nareh apon the mountain wave to­ The Brig sails nobly In thaee aeae. It was re* maiked by one of the mates, that no vessel was ever in better trim far passing the cape. 80* - Lcrda Bay*- fhls region of terror s^e find to be the place of our rejoicing. So Sabbath, perhaps, a lace oar embarkation has been more Interesting cr happy than thla, or deserves a mere gratefal rememb­ rance. This day we doable cape uora. and write apoa it ":*beaesar." w# enjoyed oar meeting ia the morning ae uaual. At 4 P. M., as It waa too cold and rough to meet on decTr, we assembled ia the cabin and at­ tended a public lecture by Br. 3. from I ^am. 7:12, in which after giving an exposition of the paaaa^e he endeavored to ahcw the preva­ lence of the ancient practice of wording epecial favors, and perpetaat* lng their memory by significant names, grateful soags cr monaments of praise. &ly. The utility of he practice aa it tends to promote grati­ tude;- to waken a seacs of obligation when inclined to maraar;- to give comfort in adversity;- tc promote confidence ia Cod;* to increase the knowledge and the praise of God;- 3 ly That It la aaltabl# and impor­ tant that we chcald this day record the diatlagaishing goodaesa of our Ood to as and here erect our monument of praise. was closed by singing the 3?be service following crigiaal Hymn designed as oar monument and entitled j. Jan. SO. Capa Horn, 18S0. 1 Sam. 7 , IS. 1. 7ith joyful hearts and grateful praise, Our Helper, 6cd, thy naxae we hail. Oar Kbene^er here we ralae, '"^hlle roand thy etc may Cape we sail. 8. conducted by t&y sovereign hand, Mysterious, Mighty, wise and good, We left oar friends and native land, ?c teas apca the raglag flccd. 3. 4?hen adverse winds oar course delayed And dangerous currents rolled below, Shy voice the rearing tempest stayed, Aad made the breaae propitious blow. 4. from w^t,, from pestilence, and death, Defended by thy gracious ears, To thee we raise oar tuneful breath oar Rock of dclp forblda our fear. �* 3+ This waymark in the tracklese seas, Plxt by his hand who rules above, The tempests of six thousand years Hava ne'er been able to remove* 6. So ahall oar grateful record stand, That, "Hither by thine aid we come" :.o will we tract thy constant hand To bring ear soul# in safety ho:ie* Having thus publicly erected here ear Ebenezer^ of praise, as we hope, to the &od of oar Salvation, we desire forever hereafter to remem­ ber hie signal and tmdeserved goodness. We desire that the name of our divine Helper say be glorified by fature navigators when they doable this cape; by o ar helpers or enccessors when employed in th# aaae work; by our Patrons and benefactors when they see that their prayers are thus far answered, by th rising and fatare generations both in heathen and Christian lands, wf^en they look on the map of the world and remember that the first Christian Mission to the Sandwich Isles passed the dangerous region of Cape Morn, singing the praises of the God of Sion, for his smiles upon the enterprise and for his gracious assistance thas far. 51. - This day is also a season of rejoicing. The voice of health contentment and praise, gives the cheerful response to the breeze of prosperity. Peace without and peace within, while we are rapidly borne westward into the waters of the Pacific. hat. S, BSP hon. ?. 680. The days are long, having about 17 hours sun, and the twilight continues through the short night, keeping along the Southern horizon. At sunset# ting the mercury atande at 46 Fahrenheit. Though it Is bat little past midsummer here. It requires a winter drees to sake us comfortably warm. [jP3o] Feb* 1. - Today we pass the meridean of the Foreign Mission school in Cornwall, Conn. U. S. A., sailing westward 7 or 8 knots an hoar. Dar­ ing 84 hoara we h^ve made nearly 6 degrees, ^ur respected Sapt. B. says therenever could be a better chance to get west, from the cape, and that If this wind should.continue another day, he should then be dee-lre-ia to tarn mare to the north* Feb. 2. - This morning findu us rejoicing in prosperity, A fair wind from the South Rest oete our faces directly toward the scene of our —16— �anticipated labors* ""'a are now 10^ or 12^ %sest of Capo Horn, and fool auoh as If wo ware on our way horn#. Capt* 3. says agala wo eoald not ask for a batter wind.* .lercary this eveaiag at S!m&ettiag Is 44^, that Is above froosiag point at the close of a )ong aumser day* - A strong westerly wind takas aa rapidly to tha i!orth* gio, 4. - Roaring North '-.'eat with a fair .,* West wind wo eoatlaaa oar sarch toward# oar destination, aided by the .good provldono^ of 3od* 6* - Last night wag one of tha tsaet toir'Rome for ths sailors that that wo have had since oar embarkation* She wind fair and strong and the #$a exceedingly roagh to day, and the wave# break over deck reputed­ ly* Sat still we have great cause for thaakfalnoaa that we are wafted rapidly toaard^ a. milder olis^te. 6. - hat, ^gP a* ;,on. 73^ ^*- In M=my respects a pleasant sabbath. Tha „,erd baa greatly nailed upon as during another week, in delivering as so speedily iroa the Rape, ^ad this eaarae of winds? arisen a little sooner instead of proceeding directly o our coarse, we aunt have stood away apoa the other tack, ranaiag aouth and ;-:aat to avoid the danger of naklng land, Hot indulged with preaching tod^y* ** tae sea being roagh and the weather Ineleaent, bat enjoyed oar prayer nesting both la the morntag and afternoon, and was enabled with joy to say again, "Hitherto hath the hord helped as. he still.gives as favorable winds without and a comfortable state within* - Brother and Slater haggles scarcely able however to &tt@nd aablic worship* 7* - Monday. - Advancing.atlll rapidly toward the field of oar triala tbu privati)of, s-' a^ve today felt it to be of special importance to in­ quire diligaatly and aarlo.-.aly, wh&t qualities of character are specially needful to the missionary In order to aeet the trials, to eadare the suf­ ferings, and to perform the labors of a Missionary Ufa, ^bat are his peculiar wants; and what should be unitedly asked of Qod for those who are employed in propagating the gospel* ^e find such to humble us and bring as on our kaecs - ^nch Indeed to encourage as* 'Cheerfully have we this evening united witri our brethren in America, and with the friends of Christ in different lends, in observing the honthly Concert of prayer* �* God was with as* Our hearts were made to rejoice* The affectionate and parting counsels of Brothers Fisk and Parsons were communicated; the design of Christ's kingdom and of this concert, and the promises of the gospel were contemplated, and the meycy seat approached, we boHevp, with great satisfaction. ?'e have new occasion to say the mis­ sionary cause hat; peculiar charms for ns, and cheerfully will wo wear oat s in its service* whether saeceag or defeat shall be oar particular lot, we are comforted with the firsi belief the cause in which we are embarked and the best feelings of the church enliated, wlllfinally trlaasph, - the heathen will be converted, and to the praise of divine grace, it shall be everywhere knows that there Is a &og ia Eloa who hears united prayer* ^ 820, - After running- so long and so directly on our coaree, at 7 o'clock this evening we are Toadncted westward by the same overruling and uncontrolled hand* Possibly that hand may conduct us to the society Isles where Christianity has so lately and so gloriously triumphed* Nothing could be more agreeable to our feelings. If that should be the good pleas­ ure of the Head of the church, than to visit tbs dear Missionaries at Otahe^te and glmlo, to sit down with the good Mr* Orsaend and others and converse with them on the great things of Chriat's kingdom, to see the atata of schools and churches there, to learn the method of instruction, and the means of establishing most speedily and effectually the institu­ tions of Christianity in the Sandwich lalaa, and obtain such facilities for our work as coaid easily he afforded there* But in this and every other case we must learn cheerfully to say the will of the Lord be done* Today the shlpaea caught a porpas, the first fish that we have tak­ es since our embarkation if we except one turtle and a half a doscn flying fish that came on deck of their own accord. 16. - The hold h$s been opened and many articles put up by osr friends for the mission examined, *5ia pleasant to have each testimon­ ials of love to Christ and the heathen. Other testimonies of his love ws desire to acknowledge and record, as comfortable health, a good measure of peace within and without and general prosperity, - Pew changes �+ * of special acts since darling tha Cape. [jaaoJ Feb* 24. - Pavoyahle winds have speedily breast as to the ragian of th# regular trades. where we now eajay the steady and p^apitians hree^es# Sith the exaeptiaa of a few ha^ra^ nince the 8th last, we imve been sailing S. ^"., directly tabard# the ',-* Islets. Te4ay w# pa$s the Traplc of Capricorn a?sd again eater the Torrid "oae la which we expeat to and oar days. Sere again we waald call apoa aor seats to blass asd praise the divine gaadaess th^t has thas far covered as ?4ith. <&o sach prosperity. R7* - Lords Pay. - This aoralag oar little chareh solemnly re-aewed their cavenaat with God aad with one another. ^reached, an dock .frogs Ps. siStth. .At I s , Brother lharstaa At 4 ?* K., after a sertaoa frost 3r. S. from ^6, 8?, 20, ea the el^niihease^. t?ie nature. sad the tsndancy of that holy ordiaaaee, the eharch was allowed to alt dawn at the Lord's table, and to ca^estarats and blood. happy* hi# dying love la the easaualoa of hie body It was a favored ssasea. the day was truly interesting nnd Seldom if ever have wo been Invited to this sapper aa%er eirema- at&aees more truly interesting and ^ffeatins* -a ehoea t'^a eahin where our little aharch of 1? asmbere were like the family of Christ at the in­ stitution of the mpper, farnlsh.#^ with eomfortahte seats aroan3 a large samiaircalar table, on which the elements and covenant vessels were pissed, asd easily parsed roand, while the light propitians breeze bearing as gradually onward with t'a jn. -^ra.^'it -ic.^a -*f h ''i*t, - -sacefal sea, and the very gentle station of t.t*e vessel could scarcely he considered as the least inconvenience, ^e have reason to believe test A# who thus kind­ ly ordered ev^ry alrcn?sataaca graeioasly present 'at his table end granting os answers to the prayers of sister eharehee la Aseriea, and alsa to our anworthy petitions* A laatare on seli-exaMiaatlon. prepara­ tory to the celebration of the sapper had been given Friday evening pre- aaediag from I Cor. 1 1 :88. and it la believed that every member made .special efforts ta be In readiness and %-.a hope it will pro'ote oar growth in piety, oaaant O'tr anion and increase oar strength and oar preparation for car work which e.-ens now re. d, t-19- ^ay o.tr ^ands. .--^r n^x& eor^nn- �* ion say be in the midst of tha warsbipere of Akoaah* ^ay they soon be pr#i'^rod for & wrt.hy participation* ^7 Mayeh §* - &or&a Bay. - ..-at. 8* 3". Reathep variable sad rainy* Disappointed in not having privilege of preaching on deck* A meeting in tae aoming far prayer and exposition of. the 3eriptnrea, aad in the afternoon a leatare below froa Jonah 1;6. We acknowledge the necessity of increased seal and activity Is the cans# of divine Master* avealng one of the This aat#s e^pyessed soso concoyn. for M e salvation* ^ay Re wha laves to wee the wandering- prodigal yatnrn, h e w our prayer end. gynoio^siy $"^ide asd receive his* 3 for the revivt&g and sanctifying Spiyit of $od to onryy an M s gloriole work* ?* ** .^#st evening we w#ye favored again with a precioas seasea in obaorTtAg the hnnthly Poncayt* $han we loot back 4 woeka to our M a t concert on the 7th of Feb. and see the distance ^e have sailed ^n.d the very greet and constant prosperity with which we have b<<*R favored we have r^R^on. to belisve that $he hlaminge of heaven have b#en showered down npon ns ovory day in answer to the prayers of that concert* Wa have passed, in this short period, almost the whole distance fram Cape R o m to tha BQaator, that la abcnt Northing and 30^ Westing. It is the opinion of seas of the officers that no vessel ever passed acre rapid­ ly or prosperously from the 5ape to this place than tha Thaddsna* ?^e rejoice an oar asm aacaant, bat mare on aeeoant of the canss we have espo-'n^tl. Po reproach ean now fall apon the oahso of Missions ander tha pretense that the basiacas of coatseree is shackled or'hindered by it* he rs'joieo, too, in the hep# that aar ne^t monthly aoncert will he f.ttondad on heathen gronnd* 11. heaiahhero. - hat* Berth hong* West 116". Again we have entered oar ow ?# have this dny spealel hcaa$ion to ackaewladga the kind providence of $od. About ons o'clock ?* S* there was a calm and several of the hratkroB, and oth^ya, hnvio^ keen denied the pglvilega s&ny wRaka, ;, Hawed thas^alv^^ to enjoy the pleasant a-nd healthful exercise of bitt'iiKg in. the Ocean. t Sot long' aftor they ware paf#l,y oat? ^hile one of t ^o t *,-.-e --olxy-d in on'nti**# the bo^upxit, vat- his fe*t in the' �* water, a common sized shark was seen to approach him. Red he not b e n seasonably warned to avoid the monster, he might h ve lost a limb, if not hie life. The shark then played or rather raved around the brig with the boldness and fierceness of a hungry tiger. By the dexterity of George ?. Tamorce and one of the mates a snare was fixed upon him. Then flouncing like a bullock unaccustomed to t e yoke he seized, with violence the end of a strong pole and tho It broke m ny of hia pointed teeth he held fast until by the pole and ropes he was drawn on board. The mingled emotions in our company, arising from a sense of danger escaped by the gracious interposition of our divine and strong deliverer, evinced by tears and congratulations, cannot easily be described. On opening the shark, there were found a porcupine fish and a large beef bone which had been thrown overboard by the cook at the time the brethren were bathing, so that he could not have been far distant at that time. But while we acknowledge this deliverance from unknown and unexpected danger, we regard it as an admonition to be always wat hful and guarded when surrounded with dangers and enemies, and as a kind intimation that the same hand that shut the mouth of this Lion will also shut the mouth of the roaring Lion and so far as his cause requires it will mercyfully deliver us from the power of ungodly men and all that rise up against us. 12. rung for - Lords Day. - Held our meetings below. When the hand bell public service on deck, a sudden change of wind and a shower prevented it, so that we repaired to the cabin and enjoyed a favored season where we believe the giver and he rer of prayer has often been present. The voice of opposition today, tho' painful, gives us cheering evidence that the spirit of God has begun a good work which we devoutly hope ;nd pray may be carried on in the case of the affair before mentioned. We have ocaaslon to rejoice in the assurance that the wrath of men shall be made to praise our Uod and that the remainder he will restrain. How weak and insignificant are honor, wisdom and power ..hen opposed to the allwise and omnipotent Jehovah. - 21 - �13. - The heat is more oppressive in passing the Equatorial regions thsn it was in the Atlantic. for a greater number of days. Ye have had the sun more nearly vertical Yesterday the mercury stood at 84'^ below deck, and at 124^ in the sun. Today another shark has been caught with a hook, and a second this evening seised and held for some time but at length escaped. Co tne quickened sinner sometimes break6e aw?.y at the moment when he seem to be fastened by the truth and almost drawn into the kingdom of uhrist. g2oJ March 19. - Lords Day. - worship on deck. Favored with the privilege of public The attentive audience listened to a discourse from Luke 23: 39-43, in which the prominent and distinguishing doctrines of grace were illustrated by i$r. H. uur only hope with respect to the seec sown is in t^od who glveth the increase. Tamoree absented himseli from public worship as he often does from our family devotions. Re has, to our grief, expressed some skeptical views respecting uhristianity. nis intercourse with a Deist on board has been no serious advantage to him. "='e still hope the Lord will save him from tho power of the enemy and make a blessing and not a curse to his countrymen. 20. - Special mercies received in answer as we believe to special prayer, in the case of a member. 22. Proposed some important neasures of economics! polity for the regulation of our domestic concerns. Some objection being offered by one of the brethren, against one of the principles established by the Board with respect to common-stock, the passing of the Byelaws was postponed till tomorrow evening. 23. - Adopted the rules proposed last evening. 26. - Lords Day. - We suppose the present to be the last Sabbath of our passage. Brother Thurston preached on deck a seasonable discourse from Prov. 14, 9. "Fools make a mock at sin." blessing. ^ay the Lord add his Hr. Cooper, the officer before mentioned, gives some evidence of an important change in his feelings; his external reformation is very apparent, nd hiE conversation agreeable. 27. - It ia Kith peculiar emotions of adoring gratitude that we acknowledge the distinguishing goodness of God seasonably interposed for our deliverance this day. While brother Whitney was assisting - 22 - �in painting the outuTde of the vessel, which he considered not only as pleasant and profitable, but needful exercise, the rope on which he held by one hand gav;. way and let him fall from a temporary scaffold in­ to the sea. His weight, and the force of the ship entirely broke his hold from the rope and left him astern calling for help. Capt. B's orders were promptly executed, and the Brig, tho' under full sail at the rate of 6 or 7 knots an hour, was ''hove to" in less than 5 minutes and stopped sailing. In the meantime 3r. W. whose perfect self-possessed skill in swimming enable! him successfully to buffet the waves after one or two had broken over him happily gained a small bench which had been providentially carried on deck a few minutes before, and was overboard to serve him ,.s a temporary buoy. thrown On this he was easily sus­ tained after it had once or twice deceived him by rolling, tho' his strength was considerably exhausted. Never before did the mission family know how much they loved him. In 5 minutes more the boat was cleared away and let down, and sent to his relief, which reached him in about 5 minutes at the distance perhaps of 1/6 of a mile. Before the Boat set off, he raised his hat and ..aved it, lest his anxious wife should bo too much distrusted, and then composed himeelf in prayer; while many on board were, in this "aoul-trying hour" lifted up to God in fervent petitions that he would spare his life for his appointed work among the gentiles. Not far from 21 minutes after he fell, by the blessing of him who had said, "When thou passest through the waters 1 will be with thee", he was safely returned and joyfully received on board and welcome, with many tears, and with thanksgiving to our strong deliverer who saved the sinking Peter, and who was now eually present with his saving help. Assembled this evening and presented our united thankoffering to our covenant Father who Is our "very present help in trouble", who c; n at once deliver tho. e who trust in him, from the waves and from the monsters of the deep, and with equal care "from the floods of ungodly obligation". e acknowledge too, our obligation to uapt. B. and others under him, not only for the kind sympathies which they manifested but for the prompt and efficient aid which they extended to our brother in distress. As the best return which we can make, may we be enabled to exhibit �equal sympathy, promptitu.de, and efficiency in seeking their salvation. <'-e hope this interesting providence will do us all good, make us feel more deeply the Importance of constant preparation for our unexpected summons, produce in us a more cheerful spirit of laborious diligence in the work which we believe uod has designed for our brother and the rest of us to do among the heathen, who without aid must sink in endless perdition. 920 Ma^ge. - Let. 19° S., Lon. lbO Y'est. of Owhyhce. Y.'lthin t o or three days sail '.'e have thought it desirable to observe this day . 8 a season of fasting and prayer, that we may be better prepared to enter on our work with proper feelings of heart; with confidence in jod; with penitence for our own sins, with gratitude for the blessings of gospel, with compassion for the wretched children of superstition, and with benevolence toward all intelligent beings and with faith in the blood and promises of Christ with reference to the salvation of the heathen. 30. - Let us thank God and take courage. long looked for Owhyhee and the eeaiR cloud Karly this morning the oapt and snow capt nauna Keah appear full in view to the joy of the animated multitude on ooard (11 o'clock a. n.). We -are no., coasting along the north-east part of the island, so near the shore as to see the numerous habitations, cultivated fields, smoke rising in different parts, fresh vegetation, rocks, rivulets, cascades, trees, &c. and wi&h the help of glasses men and women, Immort 1 beings purchased with redeeming blood. We are much please , not to say delighted with the scene and long to be on shore* (4 o'clock-a.M.) Pass Mowe on the right. Raving turned the northern extremity of 0. Capt. B. this afternoon sent off a boat to make inquiries respecting the king &c. Mr. hunnewell, a mate, fhos. Hopoo, J. Tamoree and others, went nearly to the shore and fell in with 10 or IS native fishermen in their canoes, who readily gave the import­ ant information that the aged King Tameamaah is dead - that Reehoreeho hi, son succeeds him - that the images of his Gods are burned - that the men eat with the women in all the Islands, - that one chief only was killed in settling the affirs of government, and he for refusing to destroy his Coda. - that Reehoreeho the young king, and Xiimokoo -24- �the first chief, sometimes called Billy Pitt, both reside at Owhyhee. If these are facts they are interesting facts, and seem to show that Christ is overturning in order to take possession and that these Isles are waiting for his law, while the ar. falling to the ground. old and decaying pillars of idolatry The moment seems favorable for the intro- duction of Christianity and the customs of civilised life, and our hopes are strengthened that there will be welcome. Whatever be the moral character and habits of the young king, we believe that these important particulars may with some confidence be rested on ; 1 st that he is specially desirous for improvement in learning; 2nd that he has long been indifferent to idol worship, that he is not unfriendly to the whites. Our hearts do rejoice, though we are disappointed in not being allowed to preach Christ to that venerable Chief, - and tho' we believe we shall have trials enough to give exercise to faith and patience, yet our hearts do rejoice to hear the voices of one crying, "In the wilderness prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for your Cod". 31. - The interesting intelligence of yesterday is confirmed to­ day by a visit of Mr. Ruggles, rho. H. and Tamoree to the residence of Xrimokoo where they were kindly received and entertained. The widow of Tamh. sent us a present of fresh fish, cocoanuts, sweet potatoes, b:.nanes, sugar-cane, breadfruit, &c., expressing much s tlsfactlon that we had come to teach them good things. Sever*1 natives came off to the grig in the c noos, with some little articles of provisions, of their own manufacture, shells, &c for the purpose of traffic. Of them we inquired whether they had learned any­ thing about Jehov h who had made Owhyhee and all things. They replied, that Reehoreeho the Ring had heard of the great God of the white people, and had spoken of him, that all the chiefs but one had agreed to destroy their idols, because they were convinced that they could do no good since they could not even save their Ring, idol worship is there­ fore p ohibited and the priesthood entirely abolished. - Sing, 0 Heavens for the Lord hath done it. April 1. - Today Crymokoo nd the two widows of Tamh., several other chief women, decently dressed came on board the arig, h ving sent be­ �fore them pre,.envto uapt. b. of 3 hog^ bad 3 or 4 large bundles of sweet potatoes, this noble chief, after being introduced to the alsaion family individually, and after the mutual salutations of shaking hands with the compliment, ''Alloah," sat down with us to dine, and appeared with gro:t civility. expected. Ris appe ranee was much more interesting than we Hie dress w<s a neat dimity jacket, black silk vest, mankin pantaloons, white cotton stockings, and shoes, pi...Id cravat and a neat English hat. He sometimes however wears the native dress. ed peculiar fondness for the children of oapt. u. Re manifest­ When we made known to him something of our objects and wishes, he listened with attention and said he must see the King, and they must consult together about it and then let us know what they would say. As a token of friendship he presented to brother gingham a curiously wrought spear, which may serve for a pruning hook or for a curiosity to gratify oar American friends. They were pleased to find we could speak easy phras s in their language, made themselves more agreeable than we could have expected, and then left us with apparently kind sentiments. th;t w e arc encouraged to hope shall be allowed soon to take possession of these Islands for the church and for Christ, even without a contest with the priests of Idolatry, now reduced to a level with the lowest cl?-ss. it appears today that in settling the affairs of government that the chief who chose not to destroy his uods, with a powerful party, resisted till he lost about 40 men end his own life - urymokoo with the loss of 6 men, w s victorious. - Lords Lay. a.iis morning uspt. and grottier g. visited Orymokoo and with him the most celebrated moreah of a.c islands. was built by Tamaahmoah who himself l i d the cornerstone. the brow of a hill, fronting the seashore. It It stands o n . It consists now principally of a huge wall about 10 feet thick at the bottom aad 5 at top, f;0 feet in height, on three aides of the partllellogram which is bout ISO feet in breadth and 240 in length; but oh the front aide the wall, instead ,f being elevated much above the area enclosed, consists of 4 or 5 large offsets down the declivity of the hill, which m de convenient places for hundreds of worshipers to stand while the priest was within offering prayers and sacrific - of abomination, in this inclosure are ruins of several houses burnt to the ground, the ashed of various wooden �t*ods, remains o±mbeoanuta and other like ings, the ashes and burnt bones of aany human visitors, sacrificed to demons. At the foot of the hill is a similar enclosure 280 feet in length and 50 in breadth, which had been used for the sacrifice of various beasts and plants, ac. The walls and areas of these open buildings, once tabooed and sacred, are now free to every foot, useless and tumbling into rulna, and as upon the M i e n walls of Jerico, every man goes up straight before him, to set up the banner of Jehovah, Israel's God. In the afternoon, orymokoo and his suit and visitors came on board with an intention to accompany us to the residence of the Ring. In the midst of these interesting Isles, surrounded with a listening and admiring group of natives, we attended public worship on deck and offered prayers and Zion. praises to the uod of Brother Bingham preached from Ise. 42, 4, "The Isles shall wait for his law", and considered the character of the Law-giver; of the law waited for; of those who shall wait for it; the manner of waiting; the evidence that these Isles do now or so in will wait for it, and the consequences of receiving it. Tho' these Islanders could not now under­ stand the precepts of the law of Christ, yet they harkened to the sound with almost perfect stillness and were pleased with our singing and our worship. One of the former queens had before requested that our ihenes wpuld make her a gown like their own, was told that it w^s the Lord's day, and that they would make it tomorrow. This evening they have spread their portable mats and tapas on deck and laid themselves down peacefully to sleep, may the watchman of Israel keep them, and bring them to heavenly rest. 82oj g. First Monday in April. the King's residence. Approaching Kirooah Day, in sight of Expecting an interview with him tomorrow, so lift up our petitions in concert with thousands of the friends of Zion, rejoicing in the hope that he who has begun a good work here will carry it on to perfection. 4. At 10 o'clock this morning, 163 days from Boston, we came to anchor in Kirooah Bay, about 1 mile from the palace. Crymokoo, who still seems friendly to our cause, was soon sent for by Beehoreeho and was soon followed by Brothers Bingham and Thurston, Capt. Blanchard and Thomas Hopoo, to lay before his majesty the plan of our enterprise. Found him bathing ihtne sea with his mother and his first wife, landed, �visited John ^dams, a native chief who has acquired something of the English language and manners, also John Young who has long resided here and is now acting secretary to the King. Then waited on the King with the most important message that could be sent to any earthly potentate. Read the letter of Dr. 'Worcester to Tamh. and the letter of Capt. Rey­ nolds to Tamh. and Reehoreeho, and had them interpreted by Mr. Young and Thos. H. and through them made known to his majesty the views of the American Board and the wishes of the Mission family. He seemed pleased with the object laid before him, but far from being in h ste to give an answer, all indeed, both king and chiefs, honorable women and common people, who spoke on the subject expressed their approbation in the general term, "Hiti", i.e., "it is good". Continued our negotiations, but seemingly made no progress. Some conjectures, it appears have been started (from what source we know not) that Great Britian might not be pleased with out settling here, and some intimations given that the Missionaries at Otaheite and Eimeo had monopolized both the trade and government of the Society Islands. These new and unexpected difficulties we endeavored to obviate as well as we could. Appealed to our public institutions; and to the full approbation of our design, given by British subjects,British missionaries, and British Missionary Societies. Gave the assurance that we had nothing to do with the political concerns of this people, and that there was no collision between us and Great Britian on this subject. interview with Havahava the late High Priest. He assures us that he will be our friend. H^d an He received us kindly. bout 5 months !go the King consulted him with respect to the propriety of breaking Taboo. He readily replied that it v )uld be "miti", adding t a t he knew that there is but one God, ?,ho is in heaven, and that their wooden gods could not s^ve them nor do them any good. ith his own hand he set fire to the Moreah and renounced Idolatry, and the King no more observed their superstitious taboos. Thus the heads of the civil and religious depart­ ments, agreed in demolishing at a stroke the tottering taboo system which had been founded in ignorance, cemented with blood, and supported for ages by cruelty and the basest passions. They had Indeed heard of the Christian's God, but gave little evidence that they understood his laws, or loved his character or feared his holy n me, and whether they -K8- �* * * consider him an worthy of their homage or not, they were convinced of the vanity of Idols and the folly of Idol worship. May the Lord Jehovah, whom they believe to be the only living and true God so^nbring them to bow with humble reverence at his awful feet. 6 . - The Royal family came on board the Brig and dine., with us. Reehor eho dressea in the princely style of the Islands, having a maro round the waist, a green silken scarf upon his shoulders, several strings of beads on his neck, and a wreath upon his head, was seated at the head of the table and behaved with much decorum. It gave us great sat­ isfaction to have this heathen ruler and his suit sit do.n with us at our own table; to make him acquainted with our female companions and \ fellow-laborers, the first American ladles that he had ever seen, who with us were ready to spend their lives in his country seeking the good of his people;- and in his presence to implore a blessing of the King of heaven, and acknowledge our obligation to him in whom we live and move and have our being. After dinner we sung, at his particular request several psalms and hymns, v.ith which both the Xing and the multitude around appeared to be much pleased. They shortly after re­ tired in a pleasant a friendly manner, and we hope with favorable im­ pressions. 7. - everal of the brethren and Sisters made an excursion on shore and dined with the King. They were accommodated with a table and chairs somewhat in the American style, but the King and his chiefs and wives, chose to sit down upon their mats to feast on their favorite dish of fish and poi, biked dog, breadfruit and potatoes. 8. - As Capt. B. Ras desirous to proceed as so-n as ho should have finished his business with the ling and chiefs - we felt the necessity of pressing them to a decision on the subject which wc had laid before sooner than they seemed inclined to give it. We urged the importance of taking one station at Owhyhee and another at "oahoo, believing that we might thus commence and prosecute our work with greater facility and success than by stopping all at Klrooah or proceeding to Woahoo. Our desire to prooeed to \ was regarded with some suspicion that our design was selfish or political. -29- The King pretended that we wished to �go to 'Voahoo because provisions were so plenty; that all the white men wishel to live there and that he feared the Americans wished to get possession of the Islands. It is said that some inconsiderate American seamen, perhaps in the independent spirit of patriotism, have told them that America would take the Islands; and it is believer that some English residents have insinuated and propagated the same sentiment. This will probably prove to be no inconsiderable impediment to our quiet settlement and extended operations. some of the chiefs that we ly under their eye. It seems to be the pleasureof the King and should all settle down at Karooah, immediate­ Permission was therefore given by the Xing, for all to land there, and a house was assigned for our accommodation. The house had been occupied by Tamaahameah, and after him by his son. It is 90 feet in length and 30 in breadth. A valuable present of a large hog and several bushels of potatoes were sent on board for us by Caramanoo, the dowager, or the favorite of the former king and Reehoreeho. Oapt. B. wished to set us all ashore with our effects. But it was the unanimous determination of the brethren not to move a single article from the vessel on the Sabbath. Bro. Bingham being designated for the purpose, informed the king that as it was the Lords Day, we should do no business in landing our goods, but that we would call on him tomorrow to renew oar petition for liberty to land part of our numbers at Woahoo, as the difficulty of obtaining wood and water and arable land at Kairood were felt to be objections of no small magnitude to our settling all together in this place. He gave us permission to come tomorrow and make any proposals we pleased with the assurance that he would give them due consideration. This afternoon we enjoyed again the privilege of public worship on board. Bro. Bingham preached from 1 Peter, 1,7 on the Christians trials. 10. - All the brethren went on shore to make one more united effort to obtain what appeared to all to be truly desirable. We thought it advisable to avail ourselves, if possible, of the assist nee of Nr. Conant who has considerable acquaintance and influence with some of the chiefs, with as, special effort wo obtained liberty for him to accompany nd to intercede for us in f<vor of tne object which he believed might bo obtained. We unexpectedly found that Crymokoo who had left -30- �Xirooah, was returned. To him, to John Adams, to Rihe, another native chief, to the King and to Hr. J. Young, individually, our wishes wore made known that a part of our number should h v othoo and to settle there. liberty to proceed to This seemed to taem to be indeed reason­ able, and yet they hesitated to grant it. This afternoon Caramanoo, who had been out on a fishing expedition returned, for whose advice Reeho­ reeho pretended to be waiting. About this time, Governor uox, (who, we had been told, was lost in a late gale) a native chief of great influence, who speaks English, is considered a substantial friend of the whites, and at present is the Commander of the Bordeau Packet, one of tie Rings vessels, arrived from Woshoo, at the very moment when the important question was pending, and when e felt that his influence was most needed. We could not but regard this as a smile of Providence peculiarly auspicious. The Ring and queens as they are often culled, and all the principal chiefs of all the Islands, ex. Tamoree and Boca wore not at this village, and it was our desire that they should be all together in one place that they might consider and settle our business. - Before anything decisive could be done, two youths presented theaselvosjbn the common near the Xing's house, prepared, for a public dance. This drew the attention of all, and probably nearly 2000 people were soon collected to witness this childish amusement. The dancers wore fantastically dressed in the manufacture of the country, having on their heads and wrists a small wreath, around the waist a largo quantity of spreading tapa, and on the leg a cumbersome kind of gaitar, thickly et with dog's teeth which rattled together at every step, end answered in time to the musick. This was sung and pi.ye by five or six men who were seated along on the ground at one side of the squae, each drumming with his hands upon a large calabash or gourd shell, beating the ground with this instrument at the same time and singing a kind of rude song with great vehemence. While the eyes and ears of this great multitude were engrossed with idle, time-killing employment we longed to interest their soul; with the news of the great salvation and to lead them from these vanities to the more dignified and delightful worship and service of their unknown Creator and Redeemer. The dance being over, just et evening Caramanoo came �+ * ' into the Xing's presence, and they together, at length listened to our propositions. After many inquiries with respect to our designs and to the number of arts which we were able to teach, they seemed to be satis­ fied that our intentions were good, and that we might be of some service to them. To obviate what had seeded to b an objection, the fear of displeasing G. Britain, the; concluded that :ar. xoung ehoald write to England to infora the people that American missionaries had come to settle here, not to do any h rm but to teach the people of there Islands all good things* They addeJ that we must not ^end for any more missionaries, from fo r that we might be burdensome or dangerous to the government. hen we had iinlsheu our propositions and m de all the statements which we thought proper, wo left them to h ve a general consultation tonight, ^nd to give us their result tomorrow* ' <e believe "the Lord is on our side" and that our wishes will be gratified. April 1 . - brother ningham being somewhat e -.hsusted with the Long continued negotiations and seriously indisposed today; brother Thurston and Dr. M* wont on shore to hear the result. A result highly credit ble to the government and satisfactory to us, and we believe honor ble to the gr<; t Lord of missions, and we thank God and take courage. )ur joy Is mingled however with the painful thought of so speedy a separation. The decision of the government is, thet two of the brethren with their wives, and two of the native youths should remain here and be furni:hed at the public expense with lodgings, w ter and fuel, and ,1 th fresh provisions end allowed to commeade their eork with the promise of pro­ tection; - and that the rest of our nuhber should bo all.iwed to oroceed, to oahoo and there be accommodated with convenient houses* The gov­ ernment were told that if we did not do them arood they might send us all away* As It is the pleasure of the King that the Dr. should remain, with Tho^. Kopoo and m Tennooe, it was easily agreed on among our­ selves and settled thus far. It was also easily agreed that one of the ordained missionaries should be de&lgnated to remain. The question, which of the two wa; decided by ballot and brother Thurston was appointed to occupy this important post, to our mutual satisfaction. 12, - A busy, trying, joyful and important day* Dr. H. and their wives, Thos. ii* and -32- aro* Thurston and m. T* landed and took up their �+ ' + residence at lirooah near the Ring's dwelling, ' the day was spent prin­ cipally in preparing and removing their effects from the grig, dividing out to them euch portions of the common stock as seemed desirable and necessry for their immediate use, and making the best arrangements in our -'ov. r for their comfort and usefulness. As the Brig lay ? bout a mile from the shore, tha boats sure emplpyed all day in transporting their goods &c to the beach, and several of the King's men with one of the brethren removed them from the oeach to the house. After tea, at evening they took leave of the Thaddeus and of the remaining part of the family, and repaired to tea ir lodgings on heathen shores, accompanied by Bro. Bingham and Capt. Blanchard, who soon lei 6 them to the peculiar privations and enjoyments of their new iately sailed for oahoo. nd untried situation, end immed­ The classing of the ^od of Israel rest upon them and make their dwelling place a Bethel, their instructions ^ light to those that sit in darkness, ;.nd their influence a perennial stream whosi gentle flow shall fertilize the barren waste and make glad the city of Sion's God. B33,At?r)ig. - Lost eight of Owhyhee and pass Nowe again. Several of the family feel the motion of the Brig so much as to be seasick again, par­ ticularly Brother Buggies and Mrs. Loomis who were often afflicted in a ei iler manner whenever we had a rough sea during the whole long passage from America. 14. - Early this morning as we pass.Rorotoi and Rani, the Island of ,.oahoo presented to our view, first its pointed mountains end forests, then in succession its extended plains, its verdant hills and fertile valleys, its pleasant groves and streams, its grazing herds and flocks its thatchea cottages and villages, its principal fort and harbor, its s ble, interesting inhabitants, far sore worthy of oar first attention then the inviting a.lubrity of its climate, the richness of its soil, or the luxarience of its vegetation. -e ancnored outside of t .e arbor, and some of the brethren with Capt. B. soon went ashore in the boat, called on Hr. ^arin, a, Roman Catholic Spanish settler, who is interpreter for the government. Re received us kindly. Informed us that Boka, the governor, was gone to another part of the Island, out as sojn as he understood our business, he despatched two native servants on horse______________________ -33- _____ �back v.ith a message, informing him of our arrival. Meantime paid our respects to the second in command at the fort, dined with Capt. Pigot, an American trader from Dew York, surveyed this part of the Island and returned highly gratified with this first excursion in this little whitening field where the Lord of the harvest seems evidently to h;ve called us to lbor. 83o - Renewed our researches on shore but could not do much business, in consequence of the continued absence of the Governor, the Brig Neo, from Owhyhee, the King's vessel, arrived with a messenger, bringing the general orders of government with respect to us. Tamoree, also, who left the Thaddeus at Owhyhee, arrived on the Neo with his newly set "Rib". We are told that a native who had tolen a piece of calico from the Ring was put on board the neo in irons, and then thrown overboard on her passage and drowned. Death is the penalty for stealing the King's property. 16. - Lord. Lay. - Enjoyea tie privileges of public worship probably for the 1 st time on board the Thaudeus. .3oka arrive in port this afternoon but we sh^ll not seek an interview with him till tomorrow. 17. - Obtained permission to enter the harbor, on board. 1'he Governor came 3c is a young chief end apparently mild and easy in his disposition, less sprightly than aome of his countrymen and distinguished for his moderation, says but little and appears by no means unfriendly to us or oar object bat somewhat indifferent to the message from Owhyhee;? but, as the people are naturally end habitually elow in their movements we hope that he m,y yet bestir himself with more efficiency to promote our design. 18. - Entered the harbor in safety and anchored within a few y: rds of the shore, he have concluded to occupy one or two houses belonging to uapt. Kinship, who by letter to a:r. Marin has kindly favored us with t. tha refusal of them. '' " '' . A:r. -covill, an officer of capt. Louis has also very politely offered us the use of capt. L's house which we shall occupy for a season, capt. Adams a ad' &r. Nevano have each offered us a house. sapt. Lalcock and Rr. Oliver also, htve both ofiered us the temporary use of their store rooms for our effects. Thus the Lord raises up friends for as at the moment when most we feel the need of them. The �+ ' sisters Kent on chore to see the houses ahich ve intend to occapy, were surrounded with crowds of mtives, and the., walked along the plain upon v.hich the vill. go is built and excited gr-oat curiosity and returned. '."oahQG, H&n&roosh, April, 19, 18'.'Q. 19. Raving at length succeeded in making the necessary arrangements easting ourselves aaain on the car of divine providence, and putting ourselves In t ,<: ..ower and possession of uncivilized pagans and strangers, on this Interesting day w-:. disenbarke^ from the hoard that had borne us in safety across the nighty waters, from our de r native land, and here took up our abode in this dark heathen land, which will be the scene of our 1 hors and sufferings, and probrbly tho resting place of our bones ahen our tolls are over and our pilgrimage is ended. Uapt. U. <nd his family take their lodgings in vast, inshtp's house. Bros. .s.-.. -nd -h. with their wives, in uapt. Louis's, about 40 rods distant from the other, and aro. belonging to nr. llovano. and his wife in a house between As a specimen of the slyness of our new neighbors the key of sapt. coals' house was stolen from the door immediately after v.e entered it this afternoon, .'.robebly by some of the natives wno crowd­ ed around to gratify their cariosity. (iapt. Pigot nd Air. ureen, with their usual kindness, anticipating our Kants, provided for us a sapper in the American style, which wo were unable to do for ourselves. As soon s the bustle of landing wat^ over, and onr belongings in onr straw-thatched cottages, comfortably fitted up, v.e built an al'er 'o the Lord our God, and agreeably to a previous engagement with oar brethren at uwhyhce who landed c week before, pre­ sented our united offerings of thanksgiving :nd praise to Jehovah, tnat he had preserved our lives and graciously delivered us 3rom the in the noa," given us so prosperous perils passage and ministered to us so propitious an entrance among tho heathen, that in answer to the prayers of his people, o: out friends ana patrons, he had wonderfully prepared the way before us, bj destroying the temple.; of idols and the iastaitAons of lool worship, abolishing th, priesthood of superstition, overturning the alters of abomination, into general contempt. od bringing their idle Taboos and .acriiices The Lord be praised forever for his goodness and for his wonderful works unto the children of men. -35- �* %a.o, Apt 20. - Y e rlt-je this morning for the first time from our slumbers on heathen ground - In circumstances of real comfort and new obligations of gratitude to the latehman of Israel who has kept our habitations in peace and given us refreshing rent In its season. The garrison at the fort as often as once an hour during the night, give a loud shout, partly in their native tongue and partly in broken English, of this impart, All awake! Hooraui (Huzza) 2 1 . - Continued the business of regulating our goods and making ourselves comfortable in our nev, situation. 22 . - '','e find some difficulty in procuring convenient storerooms for all our baggage, furniture and goods, because the storehouses that are considered safe are generally occupied, and we fear to expose many of them in what are generally called straw-houseS - they are so li ble to destruction by fire* 23. - Today, for the first ti e we have public worship on 1 nd. considerable audience of European A nd American residents, Masters and officers of vessels, chiefs, sailors, and common natives, assembled In and around the house occupied by Brother B. to hear the sound of the gospel for the first time on the;e ling neglected heathen shores. Brother 3. preached from Luke 2. 10. "Fear not, for behold is Ting yon good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people". The theme, the scene, the opening pro;poet - the dawning light of a brighter day, conspired to animate our hearts and awaken an unusual joy in our souls while ..e seemed to be favored with the special presence of him who w s born in the city of David, a Savior, even Christ* the Lord. The natives are much pleased with our singing, aided by the Has^ viol played by Tamoree. 24. - Attended to the examination of tranks and boxes containing the various rticles put up for our convenience. Every step we take brings to our view something that demand: our admiration or gratitude. How many hearts and homes did the Lord open to contribute for our com­ fort and aid. 26. Hay the rex rd of "doing good" by. theirs. - Opening, examining and airing books, clothing, &c. made the rincip 1 business of the day. i<iost of the things are found In a good state of preservation - some are damaged by the sea air, some by the -36- �dampness of the hold, and some by the motion of the vessel end frequent handling. R6 . - Today ^ the anniversary of Tamahamaha'e death was celebrated by a festival somewhat similar to that which annually commemorates American independence. The chiefs seem to take pride, on such occasions in dressing themselves, eating and drinking and firing cannon, like Americans and Europeans. Tamoree and Ronoree were invited to the table of the governor and treated with due respect. This is the twelfth feast they have h:.d in consequence of the death of tneir lamented and highly venerated chief. They intend, henceforward, we believe, to have an annual celebration of this interesting event. (Perhaps a decent monument, recording the death of this distinguished heathen ruler, pre­ sented by the American Joard to this affection-to people, might do much towards s curing their confidence and good will). 30. 17. Lords Day. - we had preaching again as before from 11 Tim. 3. An attentive and apparently interested audience. The songs of Kion drew tears from one of our countrymen who had not heard them before for 20 years. The thought that we may here proclaim the unsearchable rich­ es of Jesus Christ to those who were born in Christian lands but who seem to have eacaped from the influence of the gospel and from the voice of divine mercy. Hay 1. - Monday - Observed the nonthly concert for the first time on heathen soil. 2. - The Thaddeus left the harbor, to touch at Atooi and proceed to the a.x. coast. Agreeably to our united views and the wishes of G.P.T., brothers Whitney and Kuggles sailed with him to introduce him and our business to his father, to interest the chiefs in our object, to survey the island of Atooi, and to return the first favorable opportunity. K'e made out a considerable present for George, of a variety of useful articles, besides the Bass viol which he took with him, for which he appeared grateful. He expressed a s&nse of obligation, and a desire to make some return for the kindness he had received, "ith tears he took an affectionate leave of us, being comncwe*q%ed to the grace -37- �of an unchangable merciful God. Nay that grace make him a comfort to his father, a blessing to his country, an honor to his benefactors and an heir of iinal glory. And may the gracious blessing of him who sent out his disciples two and two rest on these our two brethren, and crown this important enterprize with such success as shall best promote his glory. May. 3 - By one of the Sings schooners, Joseph Banks, Easter, an intelligent young native who speaks English and is very friendly, we received a letter from Brother Thurston, informing us that the king had given them the use of a large cooking stove and furnished them with a comfortable supply of fresh provisions; that he had learned to read in words of two syllables; that he and Adams, and the chief women were much pleased, friendly and desirous to learn; that Dr. Holman has con­ siderable to do as a physician in healing the sick, the l :me and the blind, and that he is quite successful; and that 1'amooi resides with the king and confines his attention to the instruction of the Regal family; that they were invited on the first day of the fe.st to dine at the King's table spread under the shade of green trees; that on both days of the feast Reehoreeho behaved himself with great propriety and did not drink to his injury; that many thousand people collected at the time shouted and sung the great and good deeds performed by the late Ring and expected from his son and successor. Brother T. states also that "people come from all parts of Owhyhee to see us. been surrounded every day by 40 or 50 n-tives, men, Our house has omen and children. Mrs. Thurston writes, "On these heathen shores, even during the great feast days, I have felt as safe as if 1 had been in niy n tive land; the natives appear inoffensive and friendly and as far s has fallen under my observation have uniformly conducted themselves with propriety." Thus flattering indeed are our prospects but Re who loves to try his people knows what une pected clouds may darken our way, and what thorns may yet infest our path. 4. - In this dark corner of the Earth our hearts have been cheered by thearrival of two English ships, Louth Sea Whalers, and by ouf introductory acquaintance with the Masters, Capt. ^tarback of the Li -38- �* Aigle and Capt. Le,:t of the ^.rincess Mary, both from London. They have been at Rirooah where our brethren receiver from them some presents in the way of stores which were needful and very acceptable; and other kind attentions for which we are all under obligation to them. ^82^ 5 . - inic evening we have had the honor and the happiness to be favored with the company of wapt. ^tarback of London, orglnally of Nantucket, Capt. Bigot of Lew York, originally from England, Capt. Lest of London, formerly from Ireland, Dr. Jiliiams of London, surgeon of the Li Aigle, Lr. Clark of Hamchetka, formerly from Lew Lngland, and Mr. Green of Boston, who politely called and took tea with us, and spent the evening at the .ouse of Bro. B. It was pleasant to have it in our .ower so soon after landing, to set an American table in humble but decent order for our friends, and quietly to sit down on these shores in euch a circle of Ladies and Centlemen from different countries, in different pursuits, but rejoicing together in the late auspicious events and opening prospects eo interesting to this nation ^.nd to the church. These gentlemen all appear friendly to our object as well as to us personally, and willing to unite their influence in removing the sus­ piciousness of the people that the U. States intend to get possession of these islands, or that the people of U. Britain would oppose our settlement here. Mr. Green has presented us a complete ten set of China, and with the other gentlemen proffered us any assistance in their power. The British capt.. ins h ve invited as to dine with them to­ morrow. 6 . - Today Br's B. and L. and their wives, in company with the Gov. and several other gentlemen, dines on board the Princess Mary, lying at Anchor about a mile from the landing. There were conducted pleasantly in a sailboat by Capt. Lest who treated them politely and expressed many kind wished for oar happiness - informed that he had be­ fore been acquainted with missionaries; that he was mate in the vessel that carried some of the missionary to the Society Islands where such a victory has been achieved by the strong arm of the Lord for his own k'ngdom and glory. He remarked at dinner that there was a vessel constantly trading between those Islands and Fort Jackson, being asked —39— �* by one of us whether that vernal belonged to the SseionarieVor to the colony at P. Jackson, he replied that It belonged to the colony. This seemed like a providential refutation of some late statements in these Islands that missionaries had monopolised the trade there. After dinner they were received and treated wit* marke attention on board the L' Aigle, one of the finest ships that could have been chosen in the River Themes, and very successful in this voyage, hav­ ing within 13 months taken no less than 1350 bbls. of Sperm oil. Capt. Starback offered to take letters and forward them to America the earliest opportunity* Gratified by this interview they returned in safety to our peaceful habitation on shore. Rave been favored again with the precious privileges of the sanctuary. An interesting and interested audience listened to thd sound of the gospel as it was proclaimed from Luke 2, 14. Many, it is believed, felt a new impulse to welcome and promote Christianity and a more full conviction that the gospel was Intended as a blessing to the world; that it could not be successfully opposed, that it would, without failure be given to all the tribes of men. Hay God hasten it in his time. 8. - elected a pleasant spot back of the village for the site of our buildings. Concluded that a united effort might be received with the least exposure to suspicion by calling a general meeting and proposing the object sabllcly. 10. - Soki proffered such assistance as we might need from time to time, and presented us a patch of Taro. A circular was issued this morning inviting the cooperation of the friends of humanity and truth, and requesting the European and American residents, both tem­ porary and permanent, masters and officers of vessels in port of the different flags, together with the chiefs of the Island, to assemble at the house of Jr. B. to hear a st tenant of our views and of the views of the government with respect to our enterprise; to devise a plan and take measures to secure immediate and effectual aid to our object, and if it should be deemed desirable, to appoint a committee to superintend such a plan. At 6 o'clock P.M. a general meeting -40- �was assembled and organized by choosing Capt. Adams moderator and Bro. Loomis scribe. The business of the meeting being proposed end explained by an Interpreter to the Gov., he replied that he intended to superintend the building of oar houses himself; and that he had orders from Reehoreeho to build us houses. It was then stated that although we believed the government were friendly to our object and disposed to patronize it, yet we knew that at present they were embarrassed with other claims, and we did not wish to become burdensome, and ae several gentlemen stood ready to lend a friendly hand to eld in the immediate erection of buildings for the promotion of our object, we de< ired to give all the opportunity to afford whatever assistance their kindness should dictate and their ability alloe. The Gov. again said, "Ho he chose to build the houses himself according to the orders from the King." Capt. P. then Inquired whether the Gov* intended soon to build comfortable houses for the mission, entirely free of their expense, snd was answered in the affirmative. He stated that the ground which we had chosen as the scite of our build­ ings could not be granted us because it belonged to the farmers. committee was then appointed A to consult with Hokl with respect to the place, the form end manner of building. A question w. s then laid before the meeting whether it ^era, exped­ ient to take any measures to raise a school fund for orph n children decided in the affirmative and a committee was appointed to recommend and superintend & plan for that purpose. And the meeting adjourned*', fhis was doubtless the first meeting of the kind that hes ever been held in these Islands. It was truly interesting to see the chiefs of the island, the principal foreigners who are settled hero with a considerable number of intelligent gentlemen of business now in port - ssembleo to concert pluns of usefulness, the happy influence of which will dombtleSs be,as lasting as time, and the fruits of which can be fully known only in eternity. i)03Pj < May 11. - Today the village has been in an uproar. unmolested. Bat we have been There has beon considerable commotion in the streets, bat oar habitation has enjoyed peace. -*%/"** �We are happy in the assurance that neither w?. nor the efforts which were made yesterday to promote benevolent objects .ere the cause of this comaotion. The prevalence of multiplied jealousies, gives currency to invidious declarations and reports, and the collision of opposite inter­ ests in such cases is oftea follower by agitation and violence. 1 ;. - ent letters, books, and clothes to our brethren at Owhynee by.Oapt. Cyzeltu.r of the American brig ularion* This gentleman has called on us frequently, treated us politely; and offers to carry letters, books or baggage, gr tie, for missionaries whenever they wish to send by him. He will probably soon go to Oteheeti and return. By him we also wrote to our missionary brother in the Society Isles, and seat them copies of our instructions, of Air. Humphries sermon at the ordination in Goshen in Hametown, of the five youth (natives of the sandwich Isles) memoirs of Obookiah, of Harriet Rewell, Winslows ketch of Missions, and a report of the American education Society, report of the Prudential Com. A.3.C.F.;,:. 1817, Prof. -tuerts ser. at the ordination of the missionaries in Salem, and 4 or 6 nos. of the latest Pamphlets in our possession, fhus we have the happiness, esrly to make them acquaintea with the efficient Chrirtlan operations in our country, our arrival and prospects, and the late interesting events in these Isles, requesting them to correspond, to favor us with copies of their important papers and pamphlets, elementary books and translations, together with such inform tion and friendly counsel as we need and hope to receive from their superior wisdom .nd experience, with fond anticipation we cherish the ardent desire that this may be the commencement of a long and happy and important correspondence between the two establishments.* *Bro. B. was called to visit a young man, Mr. Hamlin of Yarmouth, ^aae. apparently in the last stages of consumption, to lead his mind to the gre-. t Physician, and to communicate to him the opinion of his friends, that he cannot continue many days. He seams resigned to the situation but fear to have his mother know of it lest it hould break her heart. He appears to havt. been taugat the grand principles of Chris­ tianity and to h-ve rational vie^s of its nature and im­ port-nee, but no decisive evidence of its saving power upon his heart. This affecting interview closed with prayer. �' -15. - Today Cap*. Rest of the Princess .ook leave of us. We presented him a copy of Oboi;kiah, with our thanks for his attention and kindness. X'ith the approbation of the committee appointed lor that purpose the folio* ing subscription was opened and circulated. "HOLINESS TO THE LORD," '?hile the friends of humanity and of "ion, in Europe and. America are uniting their Influence and contributing their substance to meliorate the condition of the earth, and to give the Rlble end the blessings of the gospel to the long neglected heathen, and while many are sacrificing the comforts . of home, and devoting their talents; their possessions and their lives to the diffusion of the light of science and re­ velation in the dark places of the earth, we feel it to be a privilege as well as a duty to lend our aid as we have ability and opportunity to promote the grand design of civil­ izing and Christianizing the nativea Of the Sandwich Islands. Believing that American and European, residents, gentlemen of business from different countries, masters and officers of vessels of different flags as they visit these Islands will cooperate in a systematic effort to provide for the comfort and education, of orphan children (of whom many are to be found here) by donations.in money, or articles of trade, or of the productions of the country, or other substantial means of doing them good. '.*'e the undersigned gentlemen from different countries cheerfully agree to give to the Hission establishment in the.e Islands the donations severally annexed to our r-.elective names, to constitute a.school-fund for orphan children, to be used by the missionaries for the benefit of such children, in training them up in knowledge and virtue, in the useful arts of civilised life nd in the principles of the Christian religion, that they may be grateful to their benefactors, use­ ful to their country, blessings to the world and fitted for heaven." 14. - Blessed with privilege of preaching and the public wor­ ship of God, attendee by considerable numbers. This morning, while we were at tea, a petty chief who was sitting in the house, stole four plates, hut they were soon recovered by a man to whom Roka had committed the care of oar yard. This is the second instance in which v;e have !?nown things to be .-.toien from us by the natives. There is as little danger from thieves here as in any large town or city In Amcrlca* lb. - All busy in preparing letters for oar friends, to be forwarded by Capt. atarbuck who will leave us so:n. All in pood health and spirits and truly joyful in the smiles of providence which seems now. to open so early a communicetion of good news to anxious hearts in America. -43- �Hay 16. - ^-oday the L'Aigle, Capt. 1. Aeft as, famished with J ^ pack of about 30 letters* V-'e send one to Dr. Worcester, (No.2), one to Rev. Harvey, one to Rev. Bingham, one to Rev. G. Burden, and the rest to various friends scattered through D. England and R. fc-'k. e presented Capt. S., v.-ho h ..a showed as no small kindness, a copy of "Obooklah", hi}- urgeon Dr. illiams, "Harriet Rswell", Mr. Clark, his first officer, "Horn's letters on Missions" and Mr. sicAlley, fad officer, "Springs Rssays" as Memorials oi our grat­ itude, together with receipts for forty-nine dollars received from taem as donation for the Orphan School fund. Bro, B. dined on board the L'Aigle, sailed an hour or tao out .,nd back again aith the Capt. at his polite request, and received from him a present of a dozen of London porter, 5 penknives, 100 pons made by a machine, a chart of London and We^t^inst^r, and some other articles jf use, as another expression of his friendship and generosity. e cannot but reg rd the arrival and influence of these gentlemen at a tine ahen their friendship w.s most nee.-ea, as a kind interposition of providence, th; gr,-t fnl remembrance of which willlong be caerlehed Kith a lively sense of oblig tion to our Great Benefactor, and to the friends whom he raises up for as in a land of strangers and pagans. 19. - Heavy rains, sent b^ him ,-,ho gives us a fruitful st-^aon to confound the false prophets, for some of the prioats s<-.id that every thing would dry up for want of rain, in consequence of broken taboos. 0. - A'pris;t and his wife were this afternoon led by oar Roors in irons, attended by armed guards and a noisy crowd, to the house of the Uov. to be tried on tha charge of praying a soman to death. Ere the t" R. and Capt. P. together went down to witness the trial, but the prisoners, whom they found seated on the ground at the do r of the Gov. house, apparently cherful and unconcerns , were soon sent away and confines. The singular, but long established superstitious custom of pray­ ing to death malefactors, or persons charged with crimes, or even unknown thieves, when property is lost, is now contrary to law, -44- �* + end we understand the penalty i death* The belief that the priests had irrcsistabie power to pray any person to death has been deeply rooted and universal among this people, and it may not easily be entire­ ly eradicated. But we hope the time is near when thin magic mode of execution will no longer be dreaded, nor prayer regarded as a bloody engine of xovernu^nt, of malice, or of priestcraft for the destruction of those who f;ll under the condemnation of justice or caprice. That many have actually died through the influence of the belief ia the infallible e ficioncy of the prayer; of a heathen priest we cannot doubt* The undetected thief, when he learned that a prieet had begun to pray him to death, and, heard the people speaking of it with so much certainty of its fatal consequences, either restores the property, or if that is not in his power, in the full e pectation of doath, rofuses to eat+pinee away and diet:, ^ven the great Tamahamaha feared to have a prieet get possession of his spit-box, lest he should take the advan­ tage of his spittle to give efficacy to. his prayers and m^ke sure of his destruction." At least he. professed such fear and acted accordingly. - Enjoyed pre ching again today as usual, from hots 17:31. 23. - Examined that p rt of the plain where Boka wishes us to build; bat selected no spot for the acite of our buildings, today we have opened a small school for children, which the sisters intend to instruct. Though some attention to t< ching, chiefs, men, women and children, from day to day as vvt hav had opportunity, y^t we havt not till today.or­ ganized a regular school. Our hearts have been cheered today by the arrival of Uapt. Meek, of the R ig Pedlar from New -ork, with letters from our Friends, the Treasurer of the Board, Br. Cornelius and nr. A. Binghm. f?ith what eagernssa and heartfelt interest do ^e seise these communications from oar much loved country, there continued assurances of the kindness and prayers and sympathy of our friends whose salutations %ve he r though we grasp not their hands, whose thoughts we feel though we see their faces no more. The thrill of delight is heightened by the hope of making their hearts glad by reciprocating good news from a fL.r country. -45- �y"fJ24. - Today we n vo been much gratified b .ceiving by the edlar sever 1 Nos. of the Boston Recorder from the time of our embarkation to the 3rd Dec. 1819, with other papers containing much interesting intelligence, calculated to comfort our hearts and strengthen our hands. How much good those friends, the superintendents of Religious publica­ tions might do by sending to us and to other missionary stations files of their periodical works. This evening enjoyed the company of Capt, P. and some other friends at tea. 25. - Prepared letters and articles of clothing washed here for our friends at Owhyhee, and put them on board the Columbia, one of the Kings vessels which will sail soon to Kirooah loaded with provisions. Small cargoes of provisions frequently go from this Island, consisting of taro, pol, fish, hogs, logs, &c. 27. - The Columbia selled. This evening while we were contruing how we should select a little boy to help the sisters in their domestic concerns, to live in the family and be instructed, a pie sant and promising lad came to the side of our yard and looke through the fence, and being asked if he wishes to live with us and learn to work end read, replies in the affirmative and was taken in on trial. 28, - The Clarion arrived from Owhyhee, jith a design to touch at Atooi before she proceeds to the Society Islands. Favored with the privilege of public worship. Oar friends well. Her. from Heb. 2,3. How few sufficiently value and seek the great salvation. 30. - Everyday is marked with favors from our Divine benefactor. This day has been distinguished for the number and value of presents from our friends and neighbors which demands our gratitude. Received from Mr. Allen a beautiful clothesline made of the Harsh Hallows; two bottles of goat's milk - a daily present from him; 5 large squashes; 4 sticks of timber for a chair with which we are not yet furnished; 7 goat skins for chair bottoms;- from Capt. Meek and Capt. Bigot, one barrel of flour; from Capt. Pigot a jar of -each preserve, prepared by Mrs. P. in America; from Mr. Green a bunch of bananas containing CO or 60, tao bundles of sweet potatoes, 10 cabbages; from Capt. Babcock 5 fowls; from Mr. Beckley 5 nutmegs; from Hr. Hunnewell, a stick of chairtimber, difficult to be obtained here. -46- �* - e do not intend to make a public record of every article of the multiplied f von which v.e receive, tho' we desire to notice them in a suitable manner. But v;ith pleasure m d gratitude we record &ht. presents receive;; today which may be considered as nearer to a fair specimen of our daily presents. . rom ^r. Alien, 2 bottles of silk; from ^r. dolmes, a mess of fre^h fish and a bundle of taro; from Mr. Jackson a qr. of fresh pork, a pumpkin ana a watermelon; from Mr. Scoville and the Gov. 4 sticks of sandalwood for cru.ir timber. June let. Rso'd from Capt. J^ek. a Ea ive Chief, a piece of fresh pork; from Capt. Meek a ham, very acceptable to the sisters. Thus we are daily supplied with fresh provisions, with a variety and abundance of the finest veget blcs, almost without our care. Thus we are en­ ables to rejoice in the fulfillment of the gracious promicee of an Omnipotent faithful God, "Trust in the Lord and do good; so shalt thou ftwull In +.h<3 Trtiri w^T-n v *hhnm P;' 't^ �the cause of this mission, find a present and ample return. y the Clarion Capt. Syzeian sent letter:- and other comforts to our t-.\o solitary brethren . ..nd I:, at .tooi. The Clarion will probably proceed thence to Otahiti. - Thursday. - Opened a singing school this evening, to be con­ tinued weekiy, for the improvement of ourselves and others in sacred music. .aver l of the white residents .re desirous to learn, and we hope soon to hr:-.V',- the pleasure of to ching the lute worshipers of ^koah to sing the songs of "ion. 11. - aabbata. - Today the attention of the assembly has boea dir­ ected to the character of that amiable and interesting young ruler, who with respectful deportment s.;id to the searcher of hearts, "What must I do to inherit eternal life." The affectional rending declaration, "One thing thou lockeat, nd faithful but heart­ the foundation of the discourse, it is believe , might be applied with equal truth to some young men and others wno were ore: eot nd * ho we could ardently de ire might be not only almost but altogether Christians and heirs of eternal life. 15. In a yard of as fine cattle as Brighton can produce, belonging to Mr. Harin and Mr. holmes, though almost wild, Capt. u, succeeded in trying and milking a large cow for the first time, heithar the oxen nor cows h ve yet been made profitable to the people, feeding u on an exten ive open plain by d^.y and enclosed in a yard by night from year to year. 17, But we believe they c;.-.n and will be made useful. Today Cept, ?. and uapt. from our brethren there, returned from 0. with letters bro. Thurston writes, 'The Lord hath hitherto prospered our way far beyond our expectations, and we have every day reason to call upon our souls and all that is within us to bless and praise his holy name." . ........ "But we have need of much patience. patience have her perfect work." Let "'e must expect to Meet difficulties and trials in the progress of our work. Hitherto they h&ve been of a peculiar kind and from sources which we little expected when wc left the American shores". The Levant also has anchored within the bay. 18. - numbers attended divine service today, though small compared -48- �with some congregations in America. Preaching from Jer. 9, 88, 83. Capt. Cary of the Levant, from Boston via. Columbia river, was intro­ duced to the family. - Tod^y i<e fixed on a spot for the erection of our buildings, pleasant situation .-bout half a mile from,the village, on the road that leads to Witetc, in the midst of an extensive plain, having the open sea in front u.nd the rising mount ins in' the rear. One of the three houses vhich Boka has engaged to build for our accommodation ia nearly raised. The timb-. r, amall but dur.-tle, is brought 15 or 80 miles, on the shoulders of the natives, while the oxen and horses look on and enjoy their ease. By the Medlar, Capt. he.:k, sent letters to our brethren at Atooi, end to the Gov. of Hamchatke. 81* - Took a n.tive female into our family, to assist in tho domestic concerns, and to be taught the b,.;.t t .inga. Some of the native v.omen, every week, come to be instructed and asaistea in as king garments for themselves in English f...shier. :-3. - Excursion to aitcte. previously given by Mr. Allen of In compliance with a polite invitation, itete, all our family in this place, visited his est bliehment, and dined and upped with him. Ha is American black, formerly from Schenectady, h.Y,, has resided a considerable time in the Islands, and liv. a in good style for this country, he has a n^ive female for a ?.ife, whom the sisters made aome efforta to teach and clothe, and too interesting children whom he desired to have bapt­ ized and instructee, one of whom he ia now teaching to read, he oans considerable land wnich he holds under the high Priest, Haveahaver, has about a dozen houses in his incloaure, a good well, and garden distin­ guished now for a hill of squashes, ahich he says, was planted nearly two years since, and is now bearing the 5th crop wnich will itself prob­ ably make a pretty good waggon load. The hill has spread over 8 or 10 square rods of the richest ground, the vines taking root continually as they proceed, a.nd growing aith such exuberance that it is difficult to pass through them. He has a fish-pond, and a sheep fold containing a Aamchatain cow, several sheep and about 300 goats, whence wo are dally supplied with milk. His eating house la large and com odious, where �his dinner was served up in the best order, hit> sleeping house is a pat­ tern of neatnens, where we h^d oar coffee served round toward evening* He is very friendly to us and to the objects of oar mission, bestows on us Etany favors, subscribed lb dollars to the orphan fund, and offers to build a scho>lhoase nt his own expense, if we will have a school near him. Re is much respected and generally visited by geqtlemen who call at this Island, and we cannot bat feel ourselves happy in finding such neighbor. Under a beautiful sky, vlth the light of ss fair a moon as ever shined on American shores, ple&aed with our excursion, we returned to our peaceful habitations "in safety, 'because the Lord sustained as.' ^ P 2 . o , A n d e r s o n called Kith a desire to be bled, ais wishes '"'--re fulij gratified by a....* 26+ - Lords Bay. - "How amiable are thy tabernacles, C Lord of Hosts." I was glad when they a. id unto me, Let us go into the hous< of the ^ord." Tnis expression of the pious Psalmists love of the public worship of Jehovah, furnished the theme of the public discourse today. ?;c have, on every Sabb th since our arrival had some of our friends iron America to join -*ith as in public worship, to participate in the privilege. 26. - Our friend, Capt. Starbadk called again and added Ten Dollars to his subscription for the Orphan School Land, making sis donations to that benevolent object amount to Z-a dollars. fae whole eubacriytion for that single object now aaoants to a34 dollars, all subscribed by foreign residents, and gentlemen who visited tris place, oe nave now the happiness to see most of toe names of toe white residents in tois pi ce enrolled upon this paper welch we regard as oar Treaty of aeace with the foreigners. A large schooner appeared early this morning, probably from atooi, while it hes been beating about the bay daring the whole day, our hearts haV'. bran beating with tha expectation of seeing our brethren, but the schooner ^ill not probably be able to come in tonight. June 28. - This day has been a.-d.e joyful to us mutually by the ar­ rival of brothers Whitney end Haggles with good news from Atooi niter an absence of 8 weeks as was planned* Thanks be to God for hia smiles on their enterprise, and for their'safe and seasonable return* fhey were received with marked attention by the chiefs and people there. -50- The Xing �received his long absent son aith the greatest tenderness of affection. When the *rig h,d anchored in the harbor, and the intelligence was communicated to the King that his son had arrive., the fhaddens gave a Royal salute of al g-ana, which was soon returned by the namber from the fort. The brethren then accompanied George ton shore and introduced him) to his father. As soon an he entered the door the Xing rose from the aof. and affectionately clasped his son in hie ...rms, ^resaed his nose to his son's, after the manner of the country, were unable to apeak for nearly half an hour. -nd wept in silence. Both The ging at length ob­ served that the arrival of Roornehoome (which is the real name of George) made his heart so joyful that he could not talk much that day. George then introduced the brethren to his father as his friends who had come from A. to ecompany him hose. The King embraced them with tears of affection, calling them his 'aicane' (friends), ''hen he was made ac­ quainted more fully with the kindness of the good people of America in teaching his eon and sending men and women to teach the cople of tnese islands to a.ork and read &c. he exclaimed "nooe nooe miti," and thee aith te-.-rs "Rooe tloh< America.? (It ic very good - very much f love America). His wife joined with him in their general expressions of inters, t and f(&?p JttmJ approbation. During tho residence of the brethren the Ring engaged to be a rather to them as the good people of ^-.merles had been to Roomshoome, m^niiested a vei/ groat desire to ac alre useful knowledge, was much pleased with the Bible presented him by the A.B.^. and anxious to know its contents, often re uestod the brethren to read and explain it to him, particularly the account of the Creation, and of the Savior, which they cheerfully attempted to do. He once said to them in broken English, "Hoomehoome tell me, you love me days. no ay people, and ?.i h to do us good, all your I love hoomehoome, I love him very much more th<.n my other child­ ren", (of whom he had a daughter older and a eon younger), he was dead, i cry many times because 1 think he was dead - acme Cast­ ing tell me he live in A. but 1 not believe - i say - n no mor i thought - he dead- he come back - But he live - he come again - my heart very glad - I want my son to help me - he speak Knglish very well - and can do my business - but he is young - young men ere sometimes wild and _______ -61- �* + and vain. I wsnt yo** ..tay here and kelp loomeho^..; -nd when vessels come, you and doomehoome go on bo,..rd s,nd so 1 make you caiof.'' Brother K. in­ formed him that he did not aish to he a caief, neither could he do any of his public business, out was willing to advise and assist his son so f ir as he could cmsistontlywlth the general object of cur misaia-n* To Capt. B. the King said, "You r^' a good man, I love you much. All the Captains s.y they sill bring ay eon - but they no bring him - but you, bring him and 1 will give you anything you ask if 1 can get it for you. "He gave him 40 or 50 large hogs, and Taro, sweet pot toes, yaras and sugar cane, .as aueh as he .anted, promising to give him a supply of provisions wnsn he should return from the coast - aid a pro ent of sandal­ wood worth probably 1000 doll, in Canton, io gorge, on th 1st day of his arrival, he gave tso chests of clotaing, on the sccond, tha fort, on tae 3rd. the wet and fertile vslley of imsah in which he retides, and has corns?.itte;; to him as second in command the princip 1 concerns of the Island, telling the chiefs that they mast amce-forth consider Soomehoome their master. George is much elated with hie promotion, keeps an American table separate from his father, and is roneidered by his countrymen as almost a "Hours" (whitem^n^* Ms appears to be friendly to us, ^nd though somewhat skeptical, wishes to have some of as settle there, and to h-.ve other missionaries coma out from America* The King offers to furnish as houses and land euf icient lor the ahole mission family is we sill settle there, ta build school-houass end a c lurch, and have his people le=rn to keep the of America* abb th and sing and pray ta the God From a mistaken apprehension that the brethren had decided to go to Woahoo and not return, both the Ring and Queen spent a sleep­ less night &nd '*.are much affected the next day. called, the Ring said, "Ahy you no stay here? 'hen the brethren "<e like you very much* ay people like you - we w nt missionaries here an well as the other Islands." Being informed that v.'e intruded to supply them Kith teachers as soon as possible they were satisfies and cheerful. Such is their desire to learn to read that they are willing to spend years in acquir­ ing the art, and th&t their fondness for bathing and sleeping, s in many other cases, comes in competition Y.ith their desire to le-rn, the brethren have often been amua.d to see them standing in the river with -6G- �their books in their hand... delightedly repeating their lessons, b,l,n, bit, - .e -..ir. .-';.* interpreter is a native considerably advanced, in years, speaks ng.ish toterably well, h-e been to America, and is attached to the pt.ople. he wo aid probably be e good interpreter for a preacher. t.ays he once dined in York with ^en. was a native of the islands He ..sain;rton. ..no finding that he here (Japt. uooke was killed, gave him clothes and showed klj kind ,ttention. The brethren explored a con­ siderable part of the island, and. found it fertile and well a\ tered; the inhabitants generally poor bat hospitable, and though they navo rooiished their idols, they h;..ve not abandonee their vices. To the stranger who enters their habitations of ignorance sad depravity, as a token of res­ pect, the husband offers bis wife, the father his daughter, and tne brother his sieteri e solemnly .assured t:.,em that there is a God In Reave- who forbids such iniquity; they r^-ly, "other white men toll us it is right; bat yon are strange white men.* - arom the itooi schooner w^ich ..nchored in the bay yesterda and came into the harbor today, we received the soyal present crirclpally from Tamoree Mats, which nd his wife and a.P. Roomeho.ime consisting of about 30 re substituted for fl ore nd carpets, ceilings xc., and 100 Tapag, or places of domestic -loth containing 6'to 9 square yards e.:.ch, oranges, cocoanate, calabashes, epe r. , hogs, fans, fly-braa-hes, pine-aaples Ac. The staamer is freighted with a present similar in kind, from Tamcree to Reaoroho. he acknowledges the sing of Owhynee as his Master, and every year send his schooner with a present, which has hitherto baoa kindly reciprocated though fameh^meha has made some demands on him for sandal--ood. rsmoreo however regal-.toe Lae internal affairs of his government as king of Atooi and Anehow. July 1. - Uoday the brethren designated ar. . as our repr esentative to visit Owhyhee, to comfort oar brethren and .isters by his presence; by interesting intelligence and affectionate salutations and counsels; to consult them with regard to the expediency of taking a station at atoil before wr can expect educational laborers from America; and to transact other important business of urgancy. Prepared and put on hoard the Atooi schooner his baggage, with some supplies and other �article:. of conv^jj^enc-*', bu'ks, for Hr ^evvral Treasons urge as to an e^rly attention to the lee-w.rd Islands. *113 probably r turn noon, 1st. tho Atooi schooner .nd the ..-ting .ill expect & definite answer, 2nd. rhoy trvo op--ned their arms wide to receive us a d given en :!onore a A ** e ss tnd prepare l^cde for some of as, *'rd sef'.rence to the feelings of our patrons, p...rticularly the benefactors of Hoomohoome, and the import.,ace of rendering him every possible aid at this' tine, seem to demand it. 4th. The fact that they are now v.lthont any forms of religion, and they ? s?- %aat soon adopt eome other, and more than all, Bth. they are ignorant n .<; . 9"'' of the laws of God and perishing without the knowledge of the v.ay of salvation. w f. #: ri.# - Lord:! Di y. - This morning at 10 o'clock our little congre­ gation assembled as usual and attended on the preaching of the gospel from Rom. I- ,12. "The nigtt is far spent, he., a theme which admits of easy application to ourselves and those .round as, in the pres-nt state of the e Islands, instructions, Brother B. emb, rked for 6 with lett-. *c snd e., on board the atooi schooner, agre- ably to Tamoree's request. , &# 2oj July 5. - This evening ac h.^. publicly ob-crve-/ t;..e Monthly concert. Tne Treasurer's address before the Boston F.g.g, was rt/ad, and the meeting was Interesting to ourselves and wa hope will be followed with a blessing. 4. - This day conaenorated the birth of Amorican Independence. is generally observed here by Americans. mornl.g from ..sr. ecoived a pros, nt this . that we might observe this Anniversary; we all took tea at ^t.pt in Chame^ls. ins and ate our thankcifering in peace. Happy would it be for American if they did not too often make the cone^moration of their liberty the means of increasing their bondage to sin, and their rejoicing in the bleesings of pe;ce the means; of cherishing th of i;'er. ,'<'e hope evwr to remember, itk fi.ely sretitade, spirit ,he ex­ uberance of blessings bestowed on our country, ee will rejoice in htr happiness, and in her ability to do good to the other nations of the earth. About &00 natives have been employed to-day to draw up one of -s4- It �tnelr schooners upon dryland lor the parpoaaof coppering her bottom. ^ Z'* After breaking her cable two or three times Daey left her partly in the water, to renew the trial of their strength tomorrow. 8. - Today the Capt. cl ta-.. hchojner which is hauled up to be coppered, Joseph Bahhs, an intelligent young native, c t o instructed for a season, as he has now a little leisure. us to be He speaks the aaglich tolerably well, has been to China, ana la fully convinced $ ^ ^ rr -J ^ -a tr ... of the superior intelligence of the whites. ehaiaeha he was s. tisfiea that the tsbooa were unreason* ble, that idolworship was v<in, to be trusted. ^ ^ Before the-.- death of f.m- nA th^t the priests ' ere ignorant ;.i"n nd unworthy He declared his opinion to Crymbku end Rome other chiefs, th .t it w-ould bo rood to break taboo. Me seesa highly pleased with our designs, sad desired to -vail himself of some of the advan^ g- tages which it proposes. Our expectations of him are high. ence in our favor has been considerable, ^ His influ­ When any of the chiefs Indulge the laaat apprehension that we intend to take tho Island, he 3s ready to interrogate them in the language of go id sense, "Where ar- taeir — guns" and if they have come to fiaht for the Island, whet will tney do with the women?" This afternoon a multitude probably of no less than two tnousand souls ware assembled to aitness a dance somewhat similar to that which wo witnessed at hiroesh. Five young females, w i t h wreat-ss of green leavjs upon their heads, their necks, their shoulders and anktcs with c large picoe of tape, cunningly adjusted upon the raist were tne principal prcformers. Fourteen men stood as musicians, arranged la a line behind them (stood as musicians) and decorated la a similar manner, e a c h drumming on a large stick of wood h e l d if loft h . n d , K i t h a am- ll ir held in h i s right, singing -nd boating the time with a heavy stamp of tha f 3 <-t. Both the men and the wom-n as they pi yed and dan­ ced, ,ung in concert a variety of songs -ith respect to the lnoah (that is the man that eats with worsen) to the wife of socr and the sla­ ters of th.' Xing - were all very exact in the ti e, and continued with great exertion snd slmoat without cessation .about two hoars, a-nc of the players was an o'id man used to this employment from ais cailtihood. After the females were through - <.t the request of tne governor ae snowed his dexterity dancing a round or two. �.'hen the ring, eoaposee by the ci'oad 10, le., or HO deep, aom-jtimee become small, the sen and women la the front are severely beaten with an o*goa.d to mi ke them draw back and it. A fact which ahowe &he pacific disposition oi t;he people, they .-..lv.^y& take this beating in good part ana generally ,,ith a laugh. Our deaij.e -.'. e expressed to the gover­ nor that tae people Might anortly le. ra better things, a-nd employ their tongues in nooler songa. Be also expresses hi- desire that v.e should soon learn the native tongue more porlectl^ wh<t they non nd b-. able to teach taem to kno\-. Today hr. ena lister Loomis ;..nd aistox bhitney fitted up <.nd to Ik more conv-niont lodgings in a aouee ne.-.r at !a..nd, late occupied ;<y C^pt. Bigot, hut belonging to Capt* Jennings of Boston, fhe house la rentea at 10 dollars a month, ;.-nd wo hope it may not be nece-..aary to occupy it long. ^t%o, ctuary. _ ;p;PQb. ,th. - loaay we are favored aith' the privi,.og'..a of the san­ Our attention aas directed to that Interesting passage of scripture spoken by John, 'Behold the hatab of fod whl' h taketh away the sin of the aor'ld." John l,Sb. after the blessing Boca, Capt. J* banka, and an officer of the guard at the fort, and others, t-.rriea of tnelr own accord, desirous to be Instructed more fully in the subject of the sermon and the tainpa of Cnrist's religion. Capt. J. and donoreo ^ere interpreters for Boca and others in explaining tne subject and belling that Jesus died for their sins* They seemed much planned and Boon said ae wished to know all that the Bible contains, and that he muat learn our language so that he could road it. teach him something about it every day, wanted to know about It. ne^.uestod taat we mlgut Capt. J. said that famoh-'.meha He jy?as present when that poor unenlightened ruler was lying on his dying couch and heard him very earnestly j.e,;uest an American gentleman attending him, to t-.li him plainly about tne religion of the Bible and tne Caristlan'g God, but this young native says alth emphasis, "He no say anything about it." be are ready to cen­ sure such inexcusable neglect of the most important duty - but before we are able to apeak we see that the censure falls with e^ual weight up­ on the tardy zeal of the Christian church which has slumbered half a �century, since <* '/i\ lal.aid^ h,.as,^ been in sei:^^a.ooa aibi.e. las. — a.fs.i.iu i'3omin&* oreseDteu. a-oc.j. a ^iole <n.nd re-ac ^o ..n.< *iis train, some pa^sagea of scripture; the account of tho Creation \?i*ea '--Rich they appenrea .<such intereHtea. aj&ve concluded to ^.st-tn.-u.ct a.*.m cvc-*.^' day, both, in the .knowlc ge of tao.hcripturt; and in the art of reading. f'%3oJ July la. - C^,t. faoa ..nd -oc,. he alar thtt we ^ere expect-, ing to pay 10 dollars-a month fox the Use oi an old house, gave us their aord that -we should have nothing to pay. Capt. J. presentee us \aa-a. ,': ^ a,'.a ,. , -/ -a a bog. head to them ^nd others the account of Christs ila..*t and s.aonu coming - the first paragraph of his sermon on tho mount, and the lset .^ ^ aa 3 d oi* the Loth hath. e *? Kaaorae interpreted* a. waa particularly interested and when the reading was through ho said, "Poaloah miti'* - it is all ^ very good. Roth he and his alfe xeque&te^ e^rne-tly that ar. B. and ais a 3 wife should Cose ovary day to teach them. Put on board the hoe .or O^hyhee a packet of letters, tor oar iriends there, loan after tho IJco sailed a canoo arrived with letters iron them accompanied with orders from tie fin^ that the letters should be pubiicly read. They ware by the bearer put into tao hand;., of aoae, aho aunMoneo all th-., white residents to aaaeahlo at his house, to hear the letters road. ..'hen the \sh3ter ana the chiefs were aoaaao-od ras do.'r eas saut ^nd an officer oi t.a guard standing by with his saoar, aolre put the letters into the hands of hr* f ., .ho fiudina that they were private letters from our friends declined reading them publicly ex­ cept ahst related to the rotate.a^ of Orymokoo to nave some of us go to instruct him and his faulty .ith the promise of support, dun aatsrwards to prevent needless offense and needless suspicion, it waa Judged oeat to read the 'hole to Boa..-, hut ae do nst intend to have our private oonannlcations 'subjected bo pubj.it, scrutiny. 14. - Today the atooi schooner ....t'sive^. from owayaec aita .^rother dhitney and baa fennooe, paKseagera, fhoy left Jr. a* on t?!e as of ta.aa.?.'..tiorwij;? aoae, (hcte i. - Sent to Dr. a. a resona'craacs against going to ,ao*oa witaout- consulting the brethren)* Brother T. usually preaches on tho Kabbatn at ais own house; l.at Sabbath, with Tho. hopes as interpreter ae preached at the sehool-room for the benefit of those under their particular instruction. -57- �* ' * ' The King begins to re,.d intelligibly in the N. Testament, and four others, two of his wives and two stewards, in the easiest reading lessons of Webster's Spelling Book. The King has given Thomas valuable land and built a comfortable house, near his own buildings, where, with his father and brother, he lives and prays and labors, though he assists in teach­ ing the Royal family. Dr. H. has had the care of the instruction of three pupils, John Adams, a son of Hr. Young, and a favorite native boy. Crymokoo is desirous to have one of us devote our attention to his instruction. The King objects to our teaching any to read except chiefs and the children of white men. The mission family, ,ith the exception of Mrs. B. and Mrs. L. went on board the Levant at the polite request of Capt. Carey. _ Sabbath. - Public worship, as usual at 10 o'clock this morn­ ing. Preaching from col. 2:6. At 2 P. M. Sister L. was made the joyful mother of a living, promising son. The hand of God was very obvious in seasonably providing medical aid. Two days ago, the ship L'Aigle, Capt. Starbuck, London, came into the bay having been detained by unexpected success in cruising about the Islands. In the midst of her prosperity having broken a boiler, Capt. S. came on shore for a few hours to obtain time to set another. With his permission, while the ship was "standing off and on" without intending to come to anchor, Mr. n. addressed a letter to Dr. Williams, requesting him to come and spend a few days with us, while according to agreement with the Capt., the ship would cruise about the Islands and call for him again. His cheerful compliance with the request, and his kind and successful attention, demand our gratitude to him and his respected Capt. and to our great and unchangably merciful Redeemer. 17. - Spent several hours in mutual consultation on the subject of dividing our forces. Rilly Pitt, the head chief in Owhyhee is anxious to have one of us reside with him at Toei, where we first set foot on shore. The brethren ut 0. are decidedly of the opinion that he ought to be gratified. From Atooi the cry is so loud and impressive, "Come over and help us", that we cannot quietly turn aside from it. ourselves really pressed with the subject. -58- e feel We want more missionaries �and notwithstanding the scruples of the King with regard to the danger of missionaries, most heartily would we welcome an equal number of ad­ ditional laborers could they arrive tomorrow. Joined in a meeting of united prayer on the subject this evening and deferred our decision for further deliberation. Resumed the subject which has for several weeks occupied our thoughts, and again committed our way to him %s-ho has said, "If any man lack wisdom let him ask of God who giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not and it shall be given him." Bending the knee of supplication for divine g r c e to elevate our minds and give us a comprehensive view of the subject, of the facts and probable consequences connected with it, and to remove all private feelings from our hearts which might come in competition with duiy, after the most full and free investigation, according to the b st means we had of judging, we came to the decision that some of us ought to proceed, both to Ato^i and to Toei, and to our mutual satisfaction, B. others Whitney and Ruggles were designated for the former with their wives, and Br. Loomis for the latter. 19. - Put on board the Atooi schooner which sails today the prin­ cipal luggage of Bro. ¥. and R. with letters to Hoomehoome announcing our prompt and cheerful compliance with their respectful invitation, ex­ plaining oar designs and wishes, acknowledging their friendly attention and bespeaking a continuance of their favor. The brethren will proceed in the Levant, Capt. Cary, as she touches at Atooi on her way to America via. Canton. 22. - In the midst of all our cares and labors to furnish the Hea­ then with proper instruction it is painful to have one that is called a brother oppose his influence to the good cause. At a prayermeeting of the church, preparatory to the communion, the unhappy case of Urn. Tanooe was considered, and a faithful admonition give him, but apparently to no good. Committing his unhappy case to God in solemn prayer, the church votea his excision without a dissenting voice. 23. - Public worship as usual this morning, at the close of which the letter of excision addressed to Viliam Ten. was read to him publicly. At 4 o'clock P.M. the church assembled at the room occupied by Brother Loomis and attended on the holy ordinance of the supper. Eleven or �* ' * 1 more of our number, together with our friend Capt. Cary of the ship Lavant, from Chelsea, sat down together in peace at the table of our dying Lord and found this first interview of this nature in these Islands exceedingly happy. July 24 , . This day has been to us full of interest. Closed a large packet of communications, letters, journals, &c., for America, and committed them to the care of our obliging friend Capt. Cary of the Le­ vant, bound to Boston, via Canton. Sent one letter to the Cor. Sec. Do. 3, together with our journal up to the 19th innt. (and the copy of a letter to Wm. Tennooe, and one private statement). The morning was occupied principally in preparing these communications and in making preparation for the removal of brothers and sisters Whitney and Ruggles, and Nathan Chamberlain. About 12 o'clock they took their leave of the family and went aboard the Levant. Bro. Bingham and Loomis accompanied them to the ship, and then in solemn prayer commended them to the guidance nd protection of the Lord of missions, who had said, "&o I am with you always." thee". "I will never leave thee nor forsake A few hours wafted them beyond our sight. Tho' the hour of parting is painful we are comforted with the hope that this little mission fitted out by a little mission may be more extensively and immediately useful at Atooi than here. Tho' there is work enough for all and more than ^11, here, yet the mighty consideration; in favor of Atooi, and the broad principle on which foreign missions have ever proceeded, found­ ed on the divine commission, ^nd reco nized by the apostles and other propagators of the gospel - a principal which reuires that the fund­ amental teachings of Revelation should be m d e known as extensively and speedily as possible, satisfy us fully as to the expediency of this measure. 28. - Three or four days have been much occupied in making some new family arrangements. Capt. Chamberlain ho has hitherto had the general oversight of our temporal concerns, removing his family from the house of Capt. Winship to a house belonging to Capt. Jennings, where our common table is now spread, and assumes, more emphatically the of ice of the Steward of the Mission family. -60- �30. - Sabbath - Today the invitations of the gospel have been re­ peated and urged upon the hearts of sinners, from Hatth. 11:28. In the afternoon we attended to our Sabbath School, which becomes more and more interesting. ?3<>J Aug. 1st. - Began in earnest to use the slates in teaching our pupils to read, spell and write. They are pleased with the business of making letters, and give more fixed attention to their studies. 4. - Today one of oar adult pupils, Sally J. wrote, or printed on her slate and read intelligibly in English, the first sentence of a Sabbath School card - "I cannot see God, but God can see me". With this interesting truth and her own ability towrite and read and understand it, she appeared to be greatly delighted, and others of the school who saw and heard, were filled ith wonder as she explained the meaning to them in her native tongue. She coaid speak English when we arrived, bat a few weeks nince she did not know a letter. She appears to be seriously inclined, and expresses a wish to be like the good women from America and like Obookiah. 6 . - Sabbath - This morning unexpectedly, Thos. Hopoo arrived with information that Dr. Holman had left Kirooah and settled at Lahinsh in Mawe. He came as a messenger from the King to get the sisters here to make for his majesty 5 fine-ruffled shirts, similar to the 5 which they had made for Capt. Jack a native Master of one of the Xing's vessels. By the assistance of Thos. as interpreter, a more important message was communicated to the natives of this place, with respect to the gift and advent of a Savior, from John 3:16. with great attention to the word preached. School was assembled. A goodly number listened In the afternoon the Sabbath Some of the plainest doctrines of the gospel were pressed upon their minds, a few pages of Obookiah read and inter­ preted by Thomas, and the pupils were taught to repeat in their own tongue, the trath, "I c.nnot see Jehovah, but Jehovah can see me." The school was closed with a prayer in the native language by John Honoree while all kneeled down in silence, in the evening Mr. B., Thos. R. and John H. held a religious conference with the natives at one of their houses, in their own tongue. Thos. closed with prayer. 7. - nonday - Set up the printing press. It appears to have �suffered little damage by transportation and promises to be a good one. Observed this evening as usual the Monthly Concert. Thos. Hopoo assisted in the exercises. ^ag. 8 , - Today the foreigners were assembled, at the house of the covernor. Public orders were given by the Xing's secretary*, requiring every foreigner who did not belong to the Xing or to Pitt to leave the Islands the first opportunity, and tv.o of our most peaceful neighbors were summoned to appear before the Ring to be tried as disturbers of the peace. Capt. Alexander Adams was proclaimed harbor-master of the harbor of Hanaroorah by the command of his Majesty Tamahamaha 2nd, (Rehoreho) and his commission, drawn up by the King's secretary, but without the King's signature, was brought to us to be printed. This we declined un­ til the King should see the instrument and give his name and a robation. The Vipa, Capt. R. of Providence, from China, touched here. 9. - The Neo, Capt. Jack, sailed for Eowe. Gov. Boka and his wife, Brother Loomis, Wm. Hopoo and Daniel Chamberlain Jr., went out in her as passengers. The King and Pitt are now at Mowe. as it is said, the tour of the Islands. Boka having commenced, Brother L. ?-.ill proceed to Kirooah and from thence to Toei, as soon as Pitt shall return there. Daniel Chamberlain is to be placed under the care and tuition of Brother and sister Thurston at Kirooah. Br. L. is expected to spend a few months in teaching this great chief and those around him, and then return to this place. Meantime, le ving his wife .nd little son, now in a prosperous condition, at this central station. 12. - Sent letters &c. to Br. Thurston by the Columbia. 13. - Sabbath. - Preaching from John 4,24. "God is a Spirit". &c. Sabbath School in the afternoon interesting. One of the pupils s;id, with reference to the death and resurection of Christ, that she would tell every body that came to her house bout it. Besides a short view of the cross, and a portion of Obookiah endeavored to press up6n the school, and taught them to repeat in their own tongue the important truth *John Reeves, an irishman, apparently not very ise or good or popular. -62- �Gen. 1:1. Closed nith prayer by Honoree. This is no oar settled plan for our Sabbath School at this plage. - By the clarion, Capt. G*, sent letters and instructions &o the Brethren at Atooi, and as the Brig may possibly proceed thence to America, via Canton, we pat on board a small packet for our friends in our native land. 19. -.Arrived the schooner St. Martins, Capt. Dean, from Manilla in distress. The ere?, sickly. Also a schooner in from Owhyhee with a letter from Br. L. announcing his safe arrival at hirooah, together with the satisfaction of Pitt that he came to Owhyhee. Rehoreho and Pitt and Boka are now at Riddo, the eastern part of Owhyhee having suddenly left Howe. 20. - Sabb.th - Breaching from Mai. 3:16 - pleasant Sabbath. Most of oar school attend public worship decently ttired and decorus in their behavior. 21. - Much gratified today by receiving a seasonable supply of rice, soap and some other articles difficult to be obtained here, pre­ sented by Capt. Dean and Hr. Greene. 22. - By the St. Martins sent a letter of instructions to Br. L, at Owhyhee, ;nd at the earnest request of Hr. Greene and Capt. Dean, an invitation to Dr. 11. to visit the latter who is thought to be in a critical condition. The rest of the crew it is hoped, by a sapply of good water and bread will recover. 23. - Received intelligence by the Clarion, of the safe arrival and welcome reception of the Brethren and sisters at Atooi; a passage of about 20 hoars. King and They wore met at the place of anchorage by the aeen, George and his brother, who received them with the affectionate welcome of parents and brethren. and attentive to their wants. They still remain kind Tamooree and his wife are anxiously en­ gaged in learning to write, and are able to copy a letter in a legible and decent hand. Tamooree can indict a letter in broken English. In the p cket of letters from Atooi to this pi ce there is one from Tamooree to Mr. Bingham, one from Charlotte Tapoolee, his wife, to Mrs. Bingham, and one from George P.H. to nr. B., all expressing their high satisfaction in the settlement of the brethren and sisters there and �* ' * ' their attention thus far to their appropri, te work. Tamojree writes: "Atoi Aug 1820 D friend I feel glad that you good people come to my Island to do good for me. I thank you. 1 love them, 1 take good care of them, I give them eat, drink and land to work on. I thank all American folks - they give my son learninghe know how read, write, all American books. 1 feel glad he come home - he be long time in America, i think dead but come man speak no. 1 very glad you good people come. I love them. 1 do them good. 1 hope you do good Owhyheo, Owahoo and all the islands. except this from your friend - Tamoree" "'e rejoice to see so good a beginning in the arts as he has made, and so favorable a disposition towards the mission, as he and those connected with him manifest. The house they have built for the brethren is large and strong, 40 ft. by 24, probably the best on that Island. They have commenced building a meeting house for the public worship of Jehovah. This building, 70 ft. by 50, stands near the Kings dwelling, on the ground lately occupied by a celebrated Morai, encircled by a wall 10 feet high. Tho' no preacher is yet indulged with the excellent privilege of blowing their gospel trumpet; yet will the Lord of Hosts deign to fill this humble temple with his presence and there comm&nd his blessing on his worshippers, even life forever more. The brethren, with the cheerful assistance of George, have commenced gardening and have the happiness to see the ploughshare of industrious husbandry Turning over The fertile soil of Atooi. They easily trained one of their horses to draw the plow brought from America. brethren thus, the prospect is flattering. hope, is with us. To the They exclaim, "The Lord, wc The promise, ''Kings shall become nursing fathers, and queens nursing mothers," we believe is literally fulfilled." ((8?o,/lug) 24 , - Commenced building a storehouse, not with stone or brick, but with poles, thatched with grass, and overlaid, not with gold but with humble clay. 25. 27. Sent letters to Owhyhee by the Clarion, Capt. S. - Enjoyed the preaching of the gospel from Rom. 5:10, and had the happiness to see the Sabbath School treasuring up divine truth. 30. - The L'Ai le, having sprung her rudder put into port again. Dr. Holman and his wife from Nowe arrived here in safety by the St. Martins - 64- �+ ' in good health. * ' Rec'd letters by the St. H. from Brothers T. Owhyhee, Aug. 26. King still absent from Xirooah. nd L. at The arrival of a physician and a surgeon at this place is an event which Capt. Dean in his critical state could little have expected when he approached these shores with his languishing crew. Provided lodgings for Dr. H. and his wife in a new house built by Mr. Nevano. They intend soun to visit Atooi. Sept. 3. - Preaching today from Phil. 2:5. you which was also in Christ Jesus." "Let this mind be in How much we need the meekness, pat­ ience, condescension, benevolence, wisdom and activity of the lowly Son of God in the great work of propagating the gospel." 4. - This evening observed the monthly concert of prayer, and con­ templated some of the exceedingly great and precious promises with refer­ ence to the Gentiles and the Isles of the Sea. God's truth is immutable. We need no better encouragement as tho foundation of a rational hope that the most inaccessible parts of the earth will yet be blessed with the gospel. 7. - Today Capt. Starbuck did us the favor to visit the school and take tea with us. He expressed his surprise and great satisfaction to see the advances the pupils had made during the short time they had been under instruction. Sept. 8 . - Last night an unfortunate stranger, James Devaraux from Ireland, cast upon these shores, far from kindred country and home, died in this village. He arrived in the St. Martins, from K. nilla, was sick on the passage with a distressing disentery, was attended by Dr. H. after his arrival. He had been visited, instructed and prayed with by jar. B. His parents, he said were Roman Catholics. Said he was willing to die and hoped to be safe though he had not devoted his life to the service of God. He was interred by strangers at 5 P.M. in the burying ground appointed by this government for the interment of whites. The funeral prayer and adress were made by Ur. Bingham at the house of Capt. Dean and Mr. Green, and a funeral sermon appointed for the Sabbath ensuing. The thought is affecting that the same offices of kindness which we have performed for him, must shortly be performed for us, and that our bones aleo will probably rest in this land of strangers till the morning of the resurrection. -65- �* ' + ' - Lords Day. - A sabbath of peculiar interest to as. the morning from Heb. 9:27. after this the judgment." Sermon in "It is appointed unto man once to die but At the close of the morning service, by request of Capt. Starbuck, public notice was given that divine service would, by leave of providence, be attended on board the ship L'Aiglo, now lying in the harbor, near shore. Sabbath School as usual. congregation for the place, was addresse At 4 P.M., a lsrge on the spacious and commodious deck of the L'Aigle, and listened, with great attention to the word preached from Lam. 1:12, "Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by?" Considered 1st, in its jriglnal import as the language of "ion in dis­ tress, 2nd by accommodation as the language of our Savior under suffering, 3rd, by application as the language of the unsanctified children of want." closing with the appeal of this nation to those who visit their shores, and to all who are able to furnish them with the means of in­ struction and salvation. 12. - The storehouse for our provisions, clothing, utensils and var­ ious articles of convenience being completed,yesterday and today have been occupied in removing such things from the place. 13. - Busily employed in fitting our new habitation for a comfortable lodge in this wilderness. 14. - Last night Capt. c. and family lodged at the new house. Today closed what we consider the first quarter of the school and were much gratified with the quarterly visitation and examination. Among the visitors were two of the officers and Dr. Williams of the L'Aigle, two of the St. Martins, one of the Thaddeus, Mr. Holmes a resident, and his wife, who have 5 promising children in the school, one or two other residents and Dr. Holman and hie; wife. The examination was conducted wholly by Mrs. Bingham, who has had the princip 1 care of the school, though assisted by Mr. B. and occasionally by some of the sisters. The examination could not, indeed be expected to compare with that of an Academy of young ladies and gentlemen in a land of literary, civil and religious institutions, after years of intense application; but humble as it was even in first rudiments of learning, it was by no means less interesting than an examination of the best schools in America. The school consists of about 40 scholars, both children and adults. During �the first weeks it contained but 10 or 15 pupils who attenuea about one hour in a day; but considerable accessions have been made from time to time, and the hours of attendance h;ve been increased from 1 6o 4 or 5 each duy. 'fwo or three of the pupils, lately entered, ore in the alphabet. A fea hours instruction, given in the course of a weak or 10 days, has generally been sufficient to teach them the alphabet. About half the school had their different exercises today in monosyllables of 3 to 6 letters. One class has proceede through about 40 columns in the American Primer who read and spelled one new column this afternoon with accuracy. Another interesting class of adults read and spelled one new column of two syllables in tho Und table of Websters spellingbook. One of them read intelligibly several sentences in nglish. Tho' like the rest she began her alphabet with us she has acquired a good knowledge of about 20 lines upon a Sabbath school card commencing s.ith the sentence, "I cannot see God, but he can see me," which she can read v.ith facility. Hannah Holmes, IJ&ry Her in, George Holmes, William Beals and several others have learned to read a considerable part of the same card, and manifest a degree of enthusiasm the art of reading. in acquiring All the native pupils have attended more or less to copying their lessons on the slate,an exercise both pleasant and useful. George Holmes has attained to systematic writing and exhibited some specimens oi writing, drawing, and printing which do great honor to his genius and application, and afforded great satisfaction to the visitors, who with one voice pronounced them good. age and of good promise. He is 17 years of Dexter Chamberlain has attended to reading, writing, drawing, arithmetic and geography; Mary 0. to writing, reading and spelling. Several of the native pupils have begun to learn the use of maps and globes, at the close the v-.hole school recited in con­ cert the following passages in the native tongue, containing some of the most prominent doctrines and precepts of scripture. "I cannot see God but God can see me." "In the beginning uod created the heavens and the earth." "Jehovah is in heaven and he is everywhere." "Jesus Christ, the good son of God, died for our sins." "*'e must pray to Jehovah, and love his word." "God loves good men end good men love God." These passages are taught at the Sabbath school, and then the �the pupils teach tae tame to their neighbors nd friends out o^. sc ho 1 * After a-. short address to the scholars by -hr. Ringham they r tired in perfect order, mach please< themselves as well as the visitors, and each taming around at the door an usual, with a bot. or courtesy, very pleasantly b^de as, "Good-Afternoon." e regret that Roka and wife, and Capt. J.s. have not been allowed to attend mach to atudy. Suspen­ ded she school 2 days on account of removing, appointed our new habit­ ations as the place of public worship on the ensuing aabbath, and of the school also. Thus we feel that in Woahoo a regular school is es­ tablishes for the instruction of this people, in addition to what has been done by similar incipient efforts at Owhyhee and Atooi. e have the satisfaction to believe th- t Reooraho and tao of his wives, and two favorite men servants, .nd i'acsoree and hie wife have made greater attainment;,, since our arrival than any of the pupils at "oahoo. The success which God has caused to attend the little we have done, has greatly encouraged us to undertake more, to increase our diligence and exertions to hold forth the word of 3ife, to teach and train for heaven, the children of pagans, purchased with the blood of Christ, and now desirous to become acquainted with -is religion and his salvation. _ Today nr. and mrs* R. removed their belo* from the hour e that has been a little sanctuary since our arrival, where the gospel has been preached every sabbath, and came into a room in the house, worship. , part 1 ,-. intended for a school room nd public ister Loomis also takes her lodgings in a house between that occupied by Nr. R. and that occupied by Capt. C. The three stand in a line aith the store room, about i0 feet apart, having the doors on t a. south ends connected by a Ranai or long open building IS feet wide. Tio* mach needs to be done to m ke ourselves comfortable, yet wo feel m,re a.-, tho' e were settled than we have done before. Oar excellent cooking stove 1s set up in a mall house built for the purpose just in front ol the Kanal, which renders it more easy than heretofore to prepare oar meals. 16. - Mr. R. and Uapt. u. fitted up the schoolroom for school and meetings, hanging the walls and covering the ground with mate and �+ making commodious seats. ' .This is new business, to prepare with our own hands, on heathen ground, a pl.,co for the public worship of Jehovah. Nothing but the actual attendance on his worship could be more pleasing employment. We fell thf nee be obtained here. of lumber, an -rticlo most difficult to It would hardly be possible, at any ptice to pur­ chase a sufficient quantity of plank for seats in this public room. ome of the timber brought with as will answer very well for temporary seats, placed round the room double and covered with hay and mats. A donation of yate from Atooi, and from the members of the school, as very useful in fitting our houses. The abbath approaches, and we bid it welcome after a toilsome ?,eek.-- Rec'd letters from the brethren at 0 . announcing the determination of the King and chiefs to remove to '.'.'oahoo in about 2 months. Sabbath - A discourse designed to be dedicatory was preached from rsui.ms 127,1. "Lxcept the Lord build the house they l;,bor in vain that build it in vain." xcept the Lord keep the city the watchman .-aketh but The public room v^as well filled, and the day w ; to us specially Interesting. In our peculiar situation and employment, far from our friends und from civil protection, laboring to enlighten and evanlegixe an unlettered and heathen n tion, it becomes us, a little feeble defencelet a band of pilgrims, to feel the force of sentiment in the passage nd to make it a ruling maxim in all our plane nd pur­ poses and operations, - for all oar effort;., however well directs be altogether in vain without a divine blessing, it was Must pleasant this afternoon, to see the "abbath-nchool come cheerfully as they had before done at the other house, to list n to divine instruction, and to a continuation of the affecting story of Obookiah. 18. - Commenced the 2nd quarter of the regular school and are much gratified to find that our regal r number are rwady to follow us from the. village, notwithstanding their native propensity to idleness, and their love of ease, and long confirmed habits of lounging. There was some reason to fear that a walk of 200 rods 4 times a day would appear like a ta:< too heavy for thorn to pay for the sake of drilling 4 hours upon their dry English "?alspala" with alow and almost impercep- 69 �tiblo advance. But we believe most of them who h,.ve teen constant in their attention have become sincerely attached to the school and to the family, and would consider it a great calamity to be denied the company of their teacher or their book. Several new applications have lately been made for admittance into the school. We hope, ere long to increase the number of the school and of those who are to be trained up in our family. 'j8<2o,3fpi.)gg, _ gappy in being able again to spread our table in humble decent order for our friends. This evening we were gratified by the company of Capt. Starbuck, and Dr. Williams, Capt Hale of the Brig Ann, late from the N.W. coast, and Mr. Scoville at tea. Capt. E. informed us that ha had been in company several weeks with the Thaddeus on the coast, that the Thaddeus has suffered some damage striking on a rock, and had lost a part of her false keel, that in discharging the cargo, a barrel of oil belonging to the mission was found, which we have much needed during the summer. Happy for us, not only that our lives were not e poaed by such a disaster nor our personal fears alarmed, hat that we are free from the danger of having such an accident laid to our charge, (by infidels and scoffers). Is it not remarkable th.t Divine providence should take such a method to remind the Capt. of the Thaddeus that he had not fulfilled his contract in landing all the property belonging to the mission? 24. - Sabbath. - A considerable assembly listened to the preached gospel from the Savior's wise and earnest injunction, "Strive to enter in at the straight gate for many I say unto you shall seek to enter in and shall not be able." Several strangers, after the close of divine service e. area 3 d their satisfaction in unexpectedly hearing the gospel preached in this place. In the afternoon several seamen were present and at the Sabbath school, who when the school was olose-i with prayer in the native langua e by Honoree, kneeled in decent order as the pupils are accustomed to do. The school has commenced learning the ten commandments, abridged. 26. boys. - Employed in building the 6 th house for Honoree and orphan Messrs. Spear and Hunnewell, officers of the Thaddeus left -70- �here for the purpose of trading, and building a schooner, attempted to launch her today. After starting on her way the third time she spread her cradle and fell upon the ground just before she reached the wpter, but without damage to the vessel. This was a matter of extreme regret for no small an occasion, as it wes desirable to show the natives by experiment how much labor might be saved by contrivance and mechanical po^ r. The government have offered Capt. Starbucks carpenter 36 dollars per m-nth on condition he will stay with them. They have quite a fondness for building and repairing small vessels. A pious, devoted ship-carpenter who is used to aelf-deninl, end desirous to do good and only goud to the heathen would be an acquisition to the mission and to the people, oi incalculable value. Capt. Gyselaar took tea with us this evening, purposing to direct his course tomoirow towards our native shores, and .offers to carry letters. !8ao,-S*ft3 H6 . - At 9 o'clock this morning the L'.aigle left tne harbor. Nr. B. went on board to give the parting hand to our friends, expecting now surely they would proceed soon to England. But how wonderful is the providence of God, whose way is in the great deep. When they had passed the bar at the entrance of the harbor, and supposed themselves to be out of danger .,nd ready to dismiss the pilot, they began to fire a customary salute. oi exultation, Elate;., vith their success, it was to them a moment iiut in charging the second time the first gun that was fired the cartridge accidentally took fire, and the unexpected explosion carried away the right hand oi the unfortun te seaman who was driving down tae charge, shattered and burned and nearly rained the left h^nd, depriving it of the forefinger and the first bone of the thumb, the palm of the hand and the inside of the third finger, and burned his face and eyes, and so shocked the ..hole system as to give sori./us apprehensions that he would not survive it. Thus the moment of exultation became the moment of lamentation. Mr. 3. assisted in the amputstion of the right arm by Dr. siliiamo. Capt. s. with great kindness gave the poor man assurance that his wants would be rovided for, aid then went on shore to raise a subscription for his maintenance in case he should recover, heading the paper himself with SCO dollars, and we are greetly -71- �-.-'I- ; T.-.' --'tiA'.-.i, ^ . ,*asn'{'' pleased to see the liberality of American residents as well a*,gnrpp6aa 'y. * * * ' - - ''---'^s'*'' ' .--^ At evening Capt. S. tailed at the to an unfortunate British seaman. establishment and we offered to furnish the weunded manaad the *&?#*$* with boarding aad lodging for a few weeks in case it should be necessary ,^ " '< , ' ' -.'".' "' them to come on shore, as we were not-only willing to ^ * ^ -' " - . .<' : -r onr full proportion for his fnt^4::%uppert.bu^ desirous to have it in ; ;-r .W ,.7 : \ r r-:,:' . p.- - .'. onr power to show him personal kindness in distress and suffering. Th* ? ' ' . .. y;,-. proposal was received kindly and referrea to the surgeon. At 2 P.M. Mr. B. dined with Capt. gale, on board the Ana, who presented to the family 2 barrels of floor ' - - .'. *.' ' and one to Dr. 3* far * ' ^ e h he deserves onr thanks. ' ^ '' At 3 took lente Of Oapt. Cyzelaar, whc embarked for America via Canton, furnished by us with a packet. ^ let- ters directed to the care of Bsqs. Evarts, Boston, Containing one to Brother Pisk and Paeons, missionaries to Jerusalem, one to Wf. CnshmaR, ; Andover. Dr. g. was called to visit Capt/ Babcock who was seised with^ - - . S- **A ' i ^ , .-. -. ^a most violent cholic. ^7-- it"*. . . . , - ... ---*'' ''-*'.i. ";S?t/a7. - This morning the woanded seaman, Thomas Keeyw, was ''i — *' "t. ,,....t , ..I-,.-. ^ ^ occupy the school-room a day or two till Ronoree's house is where we expect them to be located. We are much gratified to ha3r* if .. . . ' ^*<3 . in oar power to show hospitality to an unfortunate stranger who $onld .-. nowhere else in the Island be so Well accommodated, and at th* same time be so quiet and free fro& noiaS and commotion. f /t a,;.-.' 28. - Capt. 8. diligently employed in seeking.aeana of BUbaistanee f'-' r*- .4i^r'hie wounded seaman^"press-hted us the brie#.thAt'he is oirc*iatia^*i * " From a desire to do.#e!$athimg ter '^h#-. #app#rt of a mau w^o is deprif#dv ^ -v at cnoe of the means of providing his own subsistence, to-reneoi^age' *''*^'^"1 ^ Capt. s. in so noble a design and so worthy of imitation, to make some returns in kind to our English ship's company which had been so ... .... K. attentive to ^s, and had subscribed <nd paid in cash 59 dollars -*3< ai<! ; . object, made us repeated and acceptable presente lent us aMdleal a&d nlitaftl: tauRA n* 1<ats-h tia m m U n t a l an hour of danger and anguish, and had exerted a salutary '' ' ' ' : ..' -. '.' .:' . , ..'' < ^" ,A' , <.^'r;^ remove t&e growing apprehension that our object might he hostile to Qreat Britain, and to make use, ourselv-. s of the advantage in ' ;.r. . .' . ' -':.. ..-, ..,..' t'-'bS" ' '**"'3 '' -7%- - ' - - - - - ' * �* ! to break down those national prejudices which exist here, and which there is reason to fear night otherwise impede.our progress in evangelising thin nation, we felt that we should be justified by our patrons in sub­ scribing 50 dollars to this object of charity. Capt. S. said if we would subscribe :„60 as a donation from the Mission he would himself psy He had already subscribed 200 .dollars and intended to subscribe 20 of it. more, and for reasons above stated we chose to pay 50 from the mission. anniversary of the birth of the .andwtch Mission, or of the ordination of the Hiss. 30. - Finished Honoree's house and removed the maimed seaman, his surgeon and "nurse into it. The prospect of his recovery is favorable. It is a smile of providence which deserves our notice that we should just at this time be so well provided with a spare house in which we cn so conveniently entertain strangers, and with so little sacrifice perform the duties of hospitality and kindness. strongs - and pilgrims, [*8367 ?fe ourselves are but nut God provides for as. Oct. 1 - Sabbath - Public worship, attended by considerable sj^bo^s. The discourse vaa intended to show the inefficiency and the utility of means, in the divine administration, and was founded on the declaration of Paul, "1 have planted, Apollas watered, hut God gave tne increas a. 2. - Attended the monthly concert of prayer. These seasons are un­ iformly pleasant, and calculated much to strengthen the public.missionary in the pursuit of one object, which, without the prayers of Zion v.ould be homeless. Oar scholars seem to be desirous to attend these meetings for prayer. Hay the Lord soon inspire them aith the spirit of praoc end supplication. foday Capt. S . who had been cruising for whales several days came on shore to inquire after the sick man and to furnish him needed. ith some articles He observed the sisters employed in washing, asked if re would accept of a washtub which he said he could very well spare. We thanked him for the offer, for everything of the kind is acceptable, where it can be afforded without unpleasant sacrifice. Then he was gone we found our­ selves indebted to him for a vestibule fall of crockery, plates, coffeecups &c., one plate being filled with excellent butter, a rare dish here -Y3- �! + and the sisters found it peculiarly pleasant to put their hands into Starbucks washtub. (Today Dr. Holman stated his design to seek an early opportunity to return to his native land - - - - - - -What the Lord of the harvest intends to do with him we know not; he is at present in a a very unhappy state of mind, and in a very unrepentant condition, having abandoned the station at Kirooah and chosen Lahainah on nowe as his place of residence, and conducted in a manner so imcompatibel with the re­ gulations of the service, and so unbecoming the gospel as to forfeit the confidence and fellowship of his brethren). Capt. Starbuck's subscription paper for the unfortunate Xeeys has succeeded beyond a.11 precedent. It now amounts to more than 1300 dollars, 1000 of which is subscribed on board the L'Aigle and the rest in this port. Capt. 3. himself subscribes ^360, an example of prompt and efficient liberality worthy of imitation. 1'his ship's company have before, during the voyage, raised by subscription four or five hundred dollars for the relief of the family of one of the officers of the Princess Mary, who was killed by a whale. We arc happy to see such generosity, and such ample provision for the comfortable maintenance of poor Keeys, who is a prudent young man and the favorite of the crew. Capt. Hale took tea with us, and gave us the assurance that he would take Dr. H. to Atooi free of expense if we should consider it a favor, and kindly offered to take letters to Boston. Ct8ao,adj 6 . - capt. h. took tea with us again, and asked what he should do in case he should be requested to take Dr. R. and his wife to America, and was informed that he and any other master of a vessel would be allowed to act his own pleasure on the subject. 7. - By the steamer Martins sent letters and some articles of con­ venience to the brethren at Owhyhee. This day closes a week of painful labor with respect to Dr. n. and his wife. Preparing for him a second admonition and communications for the brethren both at owhyhee and Atooi, on their unhappy ease. 8 . - Sabbath - Public worship as usual, in the morning. In this world of sin and sorrow it w s consoling to dwell upon the theme of the public discourse, "We know that all things work together for good -74- �* w to them that love God." Rom. 8:28. j'raong the number that attended rere Dr. H. and .Ms wife, Dr. Williams and hip patient Xeeyes, who we were surprised to find was so for recovered as to be able to be present. After the benediction, the church sr^s requested to tarry, and a written statement from Dr. H., addressed to the church was read, purporting to be p confession of some faults alledged against him and also a complaint of Injury with respect to other charges. Concluded to 1 y it before all the absent brethren, to obtain their voice on the subject, and de­ ferred any other special order on the subject. ?3.o,& yi-ls afternoon the Sabbath School was peculiarly Interesting. ished the memoir of Obookiah. Pln- The closing deathbed scene of that dear youth to whose history they hs'd listened from Sabbath to Sabbath, was to the school very affecting. Many of the scholars wept. Honoree, who interpreted, told them that it w. s he who stood by and said, "Obooki-h's gone." The copperplate which represents the dying uhristian w .s ey- hibite-a, with Which they were much interested. Several of our pupils have expressed an earnest desire that they aight be like Obookiah, and h ve here listened to Instructions with an apparent and avowed deter nnation to follow them as far as they could. our school are every week increasing. Thus our hopes in respect to While we have too much evidence that we are nothing, we are satisfied that the work is the Lords. will increase, though we must decrease. This evening we have had special occasion to rejoice in whet our eyes see and our ears hear, ''-'e hope that we shall not be allowed to despise the day of small things. the house of Hannah Holmes, He At Mr. B. accompanied by Dr. williams and Honoree, attended a weekly religious conference, which has continued since the lat. Sabbath in Aug. They were much pleased, on entering the room to find a little peaceful circle of the heathen assembled for the worship of Jehovah, with a desire to hear about the great salvation. Parte were sitting on seats upon one side, and the rest seated around upon the mats. A table stood in the midst with a lighted lamp, a Bible, and a chair for the leader of the meeting. A portion of acripture from the of John was read and interpreted, a few familiar remarks were made, a hymn sang and interpreted, ver^e by verse, end a prayer offered while all -75 - �kneeled in silence. Honoree generally makes remarks and prays in his own tongue at this meeting. We are told that Hannah Holmes has established family prayer morning and evening. Thus in a public manner the natives oi the Island begin the worship of the true God, and i*.c pray they Ray be assisted to worship him in spirit and in truth. 11 - Dr. H. and his wife went on bo,rd the Ana, Capt. Hale, and sailed for Atooi; they are doubtless anxiously e:pected on their way home. Capt. A. is now bound towards America via Canton. letters; one (No. 4) to Dr. Worcester. '-?e send a packet of We hope to have opportunity to make communication to the Board as often at least as once in three months. Capt. E. left for us a sawlog, brought from the coast, which will be valuable to us when we can get a 'it saw. (Capt. I. we are sorry to le ra, did not find his crew so ready for service when he left the harbor as could be desired.) 15. - Sabbath. - In public discourse today we were urged to diligence in regulating our affections and our affairs wisely, from the exhortation of the Apostle, "The time is short." Commenced, "Little Henry." 17. - Finished a convenient settee, a pleasant seat in this country, where a chair is seldom seen. It is a comfort to as to be able ourselves to furnish our humble cottages with articles of convenience of this nature. We must otherwise have been subjected to greater privation, and been more liable to be discontented. 19. - Had some interesting conversation with a native of Calcutta, brought from Boston to this pi c by Capt. iley. He acknowledged the superiority of Jehovah to all other Gods, and gave us the assurance that he would endeavor to worship him. He is poor and sick and l.^me, far from friends and home, out of employment and in a state of beggary. He has been with us two or three days a&d we are endeavoring to promote his comfort by kind nursing, comfortable food and religious visitation. Dr. W. is kindly prescribing for him and others who call upon him. Such is the commencement of what may be in time, a little hospit.l connected with the mission. 20. - How frail our earthly hopes, and how feeble is our tie to temporal comforts. It is written on all the earth c.n boast, "This is �not your rest," ana the thatched walls of our spider's web habitations speak to us emphatically the same language. Last evening we retired to rest with our usual quietude and serenity and in a state more settled and comfortable than ordinary. At 3 o'clock the family was roused from their peaceful slumbers by the alarm of fire. We had been taught to expect that a fire in our straw-houses, as they are calle , could not be easily extinguished, and that in case of fire the natives had uniformly considered it lawful as it was customary, to plunder. Honoree's house in which Dr. VJ. and the wounded seaman and waiting lad slept was on fire. The flames had spread nearly over one end and was spreading rapidly over the roof. The wind was light, and in a direction to expose the other buildings but little. Llr. B. ascended to the top of the house and applied water to the roof, while Capt. C. and others applied water with equal effect to the burning end, and in 20 minutes, by the blessing of God, the fire was extinguished. Several native men from neighboring houses came seasonably to oar assistance. removed to Capt. C's house. Dr. Keeys was 'S trunk, books, apparel, bedclothes, &c. were during the fire removed a few rods from the house, from which some native females pilfered a fe articles. One of them being reminded today of the impropriety of stealing, and especially in the time of such a calamity, brought back her part of the stolen goods, a p i r of panta­ loons and a shirt, though she pleaded as a justification the custom of tne country. The others that were known to be had taken anytning. resent, denied that they The frame of the house suffered little damage and the deficient thatching upon the end and roof has been replaced today and the house put in order as before, uod w s exceedingly merciful to us. A little increase of the wind would probably have baffled all our efforts to quench the flames, and then a change in its direction might have laid our little missionary settlement in ashes. As to the manner in which the house took fire, no satisfactory ac­ count can be given; it was unquestionably communicated from a lamp, placed near the wall, which had been in consequence of the attention needed by the sick man, uniformly kept burning during the night. 'iJ#Jo,P<tj21 . - This is the season of what is called by the natives, "Muckehite" or the anniversary of the grand taboo, which has heretofore been -77- �frequently continued 40 days, and celebrated by special sacrifices to the Gods, and by games of boxing. Very little attention is now paid to this season, which has formerly been so interesting and often occupied the attention of the nation for 40 days. We were told that the young chief, Tamehameha L., nephew of the late King, and now a temporary Gov­ ernor of this pl&ce, intended to have a game of boxing today. was omitted. He says, "I no like it to fight." But it A little beginning was made two days ago and a boy was hurt by a man, which displeased the chief. In digging a well by the side of the cooking hou^e, Capt. C. found good water in a bed of coral, about 7^ feet from the surface of the ground, having dug through about 3 feet of rich soil, and 3 ft. of a kind of cinder, and into the coral 15 or 18 inches. The coral is composed in part of seashella, or rather, seasholls and sand are incorporated in the mass and petrified. It is possible that the surf of the sea once ran here as it does now about a mile from this pLce; that the cinders were thrown out by a volcanic eruption from the hill about a mile back which from its curious shape has taken the name of Punchbowl hill. The plain, about 15 miles in length and 2 in breadth appears to be but a very few feet above the level of the sea, and were the tides to run here as in many places on the eastern side of the American continent we might expect the waves to reach our very doors. 22. - Somewhat disappointed by the early appearance of the L'Aigle after an unsuccessful cruise of 2 weeks. Dr. W. whose society and attention we value, will probably leave us with his patient. directs. The Lord Though we should esteem it a most desirable favor is he could be permitted to remain with us a short time further, we must le^ve it to the disposal of providence. In the public discourse this morning, our minds were directed to the word of Paul in his epistle to the Philippians 4:6. "Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." 23. - Today Dr. W. and the wounded seaman, who is already so far recovered as to be able to go to sea, left. Capt. S. does not feel warranted in remaining any linger about the Islands as it has been 9 weeks that he has taken nothing, tho' he would gladly do us a favor were it in his power. He left us however with the assurance that if �* he should catch a whale in 2 days he would immediately set the Dr, ashore and cruise about the Islands longer. We can with safety and confidence trust in the providence of our gracious Heavenly Father. The Lord will do what is be;t, and tho' he should deny us our request, we shall still have occasion to praise him and to rejoice that he reigns. The Thaddeus, Capt. Blanchard, and the ship Volunteer, Capt. Bennett, bound from the N.W. Coast, having spent a few at Owhyhee. - capts. Blanchard and Bennett visited the school this after­ noon and heard a clars read intelligibly one of Miss Barbauld's hymns, who had begun with the alphabet of a new language, since the sailing of the Thaddeus, or rather only five months since. The gentlemen favored us with their company at tea and with some important information from the co st. They visited Norfolk Sound where there is a small Russian Settlement, a fort, a church, and a reputable school, under the care of two competent instructors, and open for the reception of native youths along the coast. They dined with the governor whom they consider as a respectable gentleman who teeated them with civility and hospitality. The Priest of the Greek Church there, is by their account not distin­ guished for piety or purity of morals. To promote the civilization of the natives the Russian government encourage the marriage of their col­ onists there with the native females. distance to attend the school. the rude and b rberous and Boys are sent a c .nsiderable The time is doubtless approaching ..hen long neglected inhabitants of the dreary northwest coast will be enlightened with science and Revelation and be brought under the peaceful scepter of Jesus. begins to be manifest among them. A desire for instruction Two or three sprightly boys applied to Capt. Rennet to be taken on board his ship and carried where they could be instructed. There is one young female in this village, a native of the north-^est coast, brought from the coast to save her life as a devoted prisoner; and one young m m who has once or twice been at our house, but have declined instruction. Lome men who h-ve visited the Coast say it is impossible to propagate the gospel there. But they for­ get that God has made of one blood all the nations of men and designed his gospel for every heathen tribe, and is able with infinite care to -79- �remove every obst. cle to its propagation. _ Finished stoning our well, the first probably that was ever completed in Honaroorah. Several unsuccessful attempts have heretofore been made in different parts of the plain to dig wells, and the coral a few feet below the surface has uniformly seemed to present to former adventurers an insuperable obstacle as it is not sufficiently soft to be easily wrought with pick or crow, nor sufficiently soft ,to blast well with powder. 26. - Specimens of the productions of the Islands. Though we dare not speak yet of the yams of Onehow "a fathom long", we are allowed to say that we have in our possession two potatoes whic' lbs., one of which measures 15 inches in length. the weight of a potatoe which was 17 lbs. together weigh 18 3/4 Mr. Green lately took These are sweet potatoes. Other kinds, raised here are small. 27. - Several men and women of some distinction visited the school and expressed a general approbation. the truth of the doctrines taught. Though some expressed a doubt of A native of hombay called at our house and the native of Calcutta who has been a week or two with us, gave us his friendly "Salam", and left us much better than he came. 28. - Planted a small garden, just as our friends in America have gathered in the produce of their gardens for the present year. This is a favorable time to plant on the drier parts of the plain. 29. - Injoyed as usual the privileges of the sanctuary in the public worship of uod. our meditations; tention. 'Not my will, but thine be done" furnished the theme of The usual members were present and listened with at­ An interesting pupil added to the Sabbath School, a pleasant young native who understands our language considerably and desires to be taught the art of reading and the nowledge of Christ. Thus God continues to us the blessings of his grace, the means of usefulness, health, peace and competence. Nov. 1. - Ship Haro, Capt. Allen from Nantucket, a whaler, arrived. Sailed from America 2 days after our embarkation were 20 days off Cape Horn which they passed the latter part of February, and reached Howe in May, and has since been cruising on the coast of Japan for sperm whales with signal success. -80- �# Capt. Allen dined with us incompany with Capts. Blanchard and Bennett. Ee visitei the school with Uapt. Bennett and took tea vith us. He appeared highly pleased vith the state of progress of the school which now consists of 40 pupils. Ee spoke in favor of the Lancastrian system, of instruction, and kindly promised to furnish us immediately with a book containing its elements, which he happened to hove on board his ship, and of which we had often 1 nontea the want since our arrival, as we could not find it. He offers to supply us some dried apples, and to forward letters to our friends. Allen took his leave of us after presenting us vith Lancaster's Book of improvements in education, a valuable ac uisitlon to us, also 16 gal. oil, 6 lbs. best sperm aceti candles, 2 ^- bu. dried apples, several lbs. of excellent tea and a pipkin of butter, all of which except the book, we estimate at 60 dollars, and with his permission we place it with his name, to the orphan school Pund, and return him our most cordial thanks for this generous assistance. Capt. Blanchard presented us a cord of wood which often costs us in articles of trade 10 dollars; Mr. Conent a barrel of fish worth 32 dollars. Tho' these articles did not cost the donars so much as 73 dollars, they are not the less valuable to us. 3. - Received from on board the Thaddeus a lot of brick provided in Boston to accommodate us with ovens, fireplaces, ^c. - a. box of windowgl-ss, a roll of diaper, a bag of clothes, and a box of looking-glasses, lamps, &c. - also a northwest Eat, and two table-cloths manufactured at Codiac. The three last articles were presented by Capt. Blanchard.-- Tamehameha the young chief, with his train visited the school this after­ noon. Mr. B. made a short visit on board the Thaddeus and was politely received. b. - S. - Public worship in the morning attended by a larger assembly than usual. Capt. Blanchard, three of the officers and most of the sailors of the Thaddeus were present, Capt. Bonnet and considerable part of his crew also, and most of the school. Sermon from Eph. 2:8. "For by grace are ye save& through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God." The Sabbath is observed in a manner very diverse from -81- �what has long been customary. The day had been regarded by foreigners as a holiday, and spent in amusement and vice. The natives had begun to notice the Sabbath in the same manner, and thus joined in the homage which vice pays to Christianity. Our Sabbath school, learning the command­ ments in course, took the 9th today, and with 5 minutes attention to it, were able to repeat it in concert in their own tongue, capts. Blanchard and Rennet, who were present at the school this afternoon, were surprised to see with what facility they commit to memory one oi the commandments so difficult for children in America to learn. conference at R. holmes. preted and applied. This evening a pleasant The story of the Prodigal 3on w. s read, inter­ Sallie J. said she had some fear about her soul. had been so bad that she did not think she could go to heaven. She She had for several days thought much about it, and she lay awake many hours in the night to think what she must do. After the meeting she thanked air. B. for his instruction, and thanked all the mission for coming here to tell about uod and the right way to heaven. She appears to be evidently under the operation of the spirit which convinces of sin. May the Spirit bring her by faith to uhrist for righteousness and salvation. ^820jiYov]6. - The first class in the school began with Watts catechism which they can understand tolerably well, and ^ith which they seem interested. Host of the school, and a considerable number of gentlemen attended the monthly concert this evening. was read. The latter part of nr. Rumphrlas sermon The season was pleasant. A youth, who has been several days in the school plead hard to be taken into the family. to road and to learn more about the great God. Re wishes to learn JJut he says if he comes to school, his master, who is a native mechanic, will not give him thing to eat, and his parents are on another part of the Island. ny Y'e know not how far we ought to increase the expenses of the establishment by feeding and clothing those whom we are desirous to instruct. 8. - We deem it expedient that Capt. uhamberlain should visit the brethren at Atooi, that he may know how they do; that he may ascertain their wants, their trials and privations, their progress and prospects; that he may encourage their hearts by his prayers, his presence, his �* affectionate counsels, and strengthen their hands by a union of spirit and of effort, sympathize with them in their suffering and rejoice with them in their prosperity, and by material consultation and united influence, do *hat he can to promote the general object of the mission, and the order and prosperity of the church, to give in person our friend­ ly regards to the government there, and see whether they would supply us with a team, which we have not yet been able to obtain here. capt. nlanchard, who will proceed immediately to Atooi and shortly return will give him a passage. - Ye have occasion this day to sing of special mercies ffom our covenant father, and to give thanks to him particularly in behalf of Mrs. B., who we believe was given to the Sandwich mission by a gracious smile of providence in answer to united prayer, and who, this morning had laid in her bosom a most lovely babe, being safely delivered of a living proper child, without materially exhausting her strength. God had wonderfully sustained her health during the last thirteen months since she left her own beloved birth-place to visit these far distant Isles of the Gentiles, and by his kind and ever faithful aid she was enabled to continue her school till last evening, and hopes to resume it soon, designing to hold herself and little daughter forever consecrated to the service of him who is our very present help in trouble, who has been to her the father of the fatherless, and who is the portion of hi3 people. God be praised for his unspeakable goodness. Today Oapt. C. embarked in the Thaddeus for Atooi. Agreed to re­ quest the brethren at that station to join with us in special thanks­ giving for divine mercies, and in united supplication for a continuance of the smiles oi providence. 10. - Today we are gratified by the arrival of the "Cleopatra Barge", Capt. Suter from Boston. Nowe shortly. She anchors in the b y, to return to 17e understand that she has a large packet of letters on board for us, but at present under particular restrictions. We hope to obt.in them soon though we will not refuse to comply with usages of ships, nor do anything that would be unpleasant to the capt in nor in­ jurious to his owners. -83- �Mr. Loomis arrived on the "Barge" from Toei, via Lahlnah, bringing ' ...A.q --'" ' :' with him several oi the favorite boys of Krymokoo, to attend school ' X , - s' -- ' * ^ ...L''"'' <'7. ^ at this plaoe. These boys, as well as &rymokoo and hia wife, have mad* desirable progress aader th# instruction of Br. Loomis daring his resid­ ence at Toei. On the Sabbath, Sept. 24, after spending an hoar in --. y" ....* ' .--A ' - - . '". I.:.; , -..p. social worship in company with Nr. Young, he witnessed an earth-quake s;'' :- .< . ' whloh continued with considerable agitation about 30 seconds. ^ '" < . Hia ^ '*1^' ' . : honse rocked and trembled with loud noise, and his books fell down, bat .. nO material damage was occasioned by the shock. similar shock was felt. At evening another It is said that earthquakes are not^frequeatljr felt at that place whenever Maana Rea cease*. The natives, who express bat litti* alarm on such occasions say that Okooah is angry and shake* the ground. The Volcano has heretofore been oonsidered as a God, whith they call "Pala". The king is now at Lahinah, who with Pitt and the chiefs la expected at this place (Hanaroorah) in the coarse of a -I."" weeks. ^ - .. . The Brig Neo, Capt. Jack, had left Lahinah to bring thither from MteoaR.^#r.aa€- slater Thakaton, w^om we -hope to aee aoea at th^a Jvodll. - This day la made peculiarly joyful to as by the reception ** ^ oar letters, pamphlets, papers, &c. from the oleopatra's Barge. and Mr. L. went Kr. B+ ^ on board and were politely received. 9apt. Suter ha4t the goodness to deliver them all, with the exception of one directed te . William T. , who he said had not treated him wol^ slnoe hls' arrival^ , Na:''*^M aaid hia inatractioaa were such that he m a ^ ^ ejd .Aelly#^#'^, - ^ <, ' require us to give oar word that 1? any of the letters contained matters * ef businesa which might be injarioas to hie voyage they ahoald be laid aside, kept.secret, and ooamltted to his disposal. To this we a%paed being willing to receive letters on any condition which gentle*&n of business who bring them areppleaeed to prescribe. .. ' '' - ' . . - . ., ^ Letters reoOlvad f 0 # ] % ^ . ^ *' the mission are in number more than 60, among which are one from Dr. Worcester, 2 from Kaq. Everts, one from the Amorioan Mlaaioaarlea to Palestine, dated at Smyrna, 2 from A.B. and one from Ed. Bos. Roc. AmOUjg the book* and pamphletsvipapefs ac. are the ^rie^ ^ �* for G.P.I. - the Par. from Oct. 1819 to June 1820, the Missionary Reg. for 1819 and tv;o Nos. for 1820, complete seta of the Reports of the American Board, "B Reo" Sermons, of Messrs. Fisk and Parsons at their departure, of Dr. Wisner at the installation of nr. Fay, together with his Letters, and the sermon of Prof. Porter at the ordin tion of nr. burdock. Other articles received arr. a Trunk for f-ir. Loomis, a half- chest tea, and bag of coffee, b g of Articles from Andover, a box of medicines presented by This arrival places us in the circle of our numerous friends again. The tender sympathies, the affectionate counsel;, the interesting facts, the fruits of their l.bors, and the tokens of their kind remembrance, which we receive from our friends afford the richest feast to our hungry souls, v.hich like the cup of Salvation, while it satisfies, increases the desire for more. We taste today and again tomorrow, and every day, looking still for another messenger with good news from a f r country which shall be lika cold water to the thirsty soul. Agreeably to our appointment with the brethren at Atooi, lifted up our united thanks­ giving and supplication to God. NovJ is. - Sabbath. - ..'e believe our he; rts v.a-re rned by dwelling on the theme of the public discourse today, "What shall 1 render unto God for all his benefits towards me," Nathan C. arrived with pleasant news from Atoji. 12 . - L st evening received letters, by the !;t. Martins, from the brethren at Atooi. God continues to smile on that branch of the mis ion. Dr. R. arrived safely and seasonably, nr. and sister Whitney are made the happy parents of a fine daughter born Oct. 19. school of &bout 30 scholars. They have a regular They are furnished gratuitously with wh-t they need of such things as the island affords. The King has presented them more than 200 acres of excellent land, two or three fish ponds, and 20 goats, and tells them always to ask him for anything they want, unwilling that they should buy. G.P.T. sends a present and a letter to i.ir. B. saying,"Dear Sir, i feel sorry that l dont have it in my power to assist you more; depend on it that it is my hearts desire that you, and all under your pastoral care may prosper and carry the -85 �* point at which they arc aiming. 1 al:o feel in some measure unhappy because 1 have no more of your number here with me. dear friends. Room enough my <eloone, welcome, are you all on the shores of Atooi." The brethren are furnished vith a convenient bell, which would be a very great convenience here, both for the echo 1 and for public worship, as f many of our pupils are now beyond c 11 and h<ve no time-pieces to show them when to repair to the school, nor the people when to ssemble lor public worship. The tenure by which they hold their land is the pleasure of the ning. Should they displease him it might be taken from them tomorrow. Besides it must support 40 natives who cultivate it, and then a portion of the productions must go to the government, so that those who hold land under the Ring derive tut little benefit from them unless they cultivate them (fief)? with their own hands. A (fear) precarious and coarse is the portion of mott of the foreigners in these islands. 320, Mvji4. - j*r. L. as earned the e r e of the school at this place for the present. It w.s suspended 2 days in consequence of the confinement of Mr. R. and the absence of all the brethren except nr. B. and J.n. IE. - Today a chiefess called to see the newborn babe, with a present for it of half bushel of b. nanas, a h' lf bushel potatoes and a fat hog. The people are very fond of caressing the white children, and mike them m&ny little presents. and friendly, This honorable woman appear; affectionate before leaving us she pointed out a servant by whom she intended to send as presents, so that we light "know, when he should bring them, by whom they were sent. 17. - This morning aoka, Cliohanna, their wiveR, with several others, called and attended ..ith us the morning sacrifice. They had borrowed our ox-cart, and loaded with timber for a house for Rehoreho, and were passing towards itete. The cart was drawn by several natives who went on singing and shouting in their usual strain. 19. - Sabbath - To ay our little congregation consisted principally of the natives of the Island ith the exception of the Mission family. The text was chosen with some reference to the design of a number of € our pupils and others to go tomorrow to people an uninhabited island, -86- �* near the equator, about in the lon.-itude of Atooi. "But now they desiro a better country, ven an heavenly* Reb. 11:16. The sermon wee inter­ preted by aonoree, and was heard, with attention, it is a grief to us to think that a precious number of beloved pupils, in %?hoae dark minds the light of the goapel begins to dawn, are now to be removes from the privileges tmlch they now enjoy, no more to attend with us ;t the public alttr, or to listen to our instructions, this afternoon the chool finished learning the t*.n comn ndmente, abridged, similar to Watts, and translated, it Is a comfort to us under the trial of p.rtinr aith part of our little charge, to know th-t they have, under our Instruction, committed to memory the e divine rules of human conduct, and ' v- le rned K-oae 01 the grand principle; of the gospel, *."!-.lt'h v-ith the special blending of that glori us aedeeaer whose name they have been taught to revere, may sake them rls- into :--.;lvati,n. (But alasi placea under the influence of len born in Christian lends, eho habitually profane that sacred name, and planted in an uninhabited island subjects, to every hardship end at the same time exposed to every vice, there is little reason to hope thattthey will grow better there, but more reason to fear they will lose such of what they hev..; learned of divine things.) ( 1 % 4 0 , - Today closed a. packet of communications to America containing a copy of our journal up to the 17. a letter (No. 5) to Dr. Worcester, &e. which we send by the Khip Volunteer, vapt. nennett, bound to Boston, via Canton, also forwarded to Atool, letters 'for the brethren, received by t ie Cleopatra's Barge, capt. Rennet, 7,ho leaves us today, we ought to acknowledge has been attentive to us, and made repeated and acceptable presents. Re kindly offers not only to convey our lenter,., but to send us articles of convenience from Canton, should he find a conveyance. today our precious heathen school at this place, has been ^ale to feel a grievous blow, nine of Its Members, some of the first promise, one being a tolerably good interpreter, and one a member of our family; have been taken away, most of them v.ith the design to settle an uninhab­ ited island in hat. 4 ^ io* N. Lon. 1803 west* ihese dear objects of our cars and attention expressed mu?.h regret at parting with us and ?;ith the school, and it is believed they could with difficulty have been persuaded -87- �* ! to leave us, had they not been encouraged by their conductors to hope that they should be instructed after their arrival at the destined isle. The four white men who calculate on a permanent residence there are Americans, Jackson, Navarro, Oliver and Otto, who though h=. ve taken wives of the natives and resided here for some years, have not enjoyed all that pros­ perity and quietude which men comparatively peaceable, might think their due among their neighbors. fho' they have perhaps lived as happily in many respects.as most of the foreigners from civilized countries, they have found by experience that a fare precarious and coarse, and "vanity and vexation of. spirit" are the inheritance of those who live on the spile of a heathen chief, or depend on the good will of selfish neighbors. Such is our situation that we could neither recommend nor discourage this singular enterprise, bat when they had resolved to go, we furnished the company with bibles, testaments, school-bo.ks, and e few miscellaneous books, and a variety of garden seeds &c. which with proper care cannot fail to be of some service to taem. Should they succeed,.we will cherish the hope that thro' the influence of evangelical truth, a little of which they have begun to know, taey may have a state of society as happy, at least, as Pitcairn's Island enjoys. This little embryo colony, if it may be called a colony, embarked on board the at. martins, RH'. Dartlett master, and ar. Green supercargo. Among our pupils who embarked were Sally Jackson and two daughters, Hannah Hooper, a member of our family, and Pusan Jackson; Poellinooe, which signifies Big Belt, a-small chiefess, the wife of Navaro; Tennooe, the wife of Oliver, Toomeneoe, the ..ife of Otto, Rebecca, the wife of Nr. Bartlett and Mary, the daughter of a white man and wife of Mr. Green, jl&loj Bov. ;:6 . - Today we receiver letters from Brother and sister Thur­ ston, dated at Lahinah. The King seems to have commenced in earnest his removal ,.rom Airooah, to Woahoo. On the 22 Sept. he returned from an excursion to Harakakooah, to his residence at Kirooak, and Br. T. soon commenced preparations for proceeding with him to Howe. Nov. the King On the and. of nd Royal family emb^.rke.''. for iiowe, leaving Br. I. and wife to follow when the vessel should return. Nov. 12 Bro. T. notes in his journal, "It is seven months today since we landed at this place. -as- We �* ! have gre<t cause for gratitude to God for his mercies since we have been here. Our health h s been pretty good most of the time, and we have been comfortably supplied with provisions by the King. we feel ourselves almost alone. gone with them. Since his departure Most of the inhabitants of Kir^'-ah have Thomas has recovered from his Illness in a good measure. H. Mrs. T. little Daniel and myself, with 3 or 4 domestics composed our little asse bly today. "On the 14, they put their effects on board the Brig Neo, and In the evening went on board to embark for Howe, found the little vessel stowed v.ith men, women and children to the number of 475 besides hogs and dogs in considerable numbers which rendered their passage somewhat unpleasant. sick most of the way. Mrs. T. being confined to the cabin wes sea­ In two days they reached Lahinah, landed the next morning and took their lodgings in the house built for Dr. Holman, where they will probably remain till they embrrk for Hanoroorah. The illness of Thos. Hopoo alluded to consi te^ principally of an increased affection in his head, from which he h^.t- not been entirely free for several years, and which has considerably injured one of hi considerable pain nd inconvenience. gling station, a native doctor head. ears, and often caused him After Dr. Holman left that strug- ttemptod to cure the disorder in Thomas He rolled up a large green leaf, called in this country a tea- leaf, planted one end of It into the affected ear, and requesting all to be perfectly still, placed his mouth over the other end, muttered a prayer to the God of his forefathers, and breathed three times into the oar, relying on his faith to effect tho care. We find relics of superstition among the people arisen from the ruins of Marcus :nd Idols. It must be long before all the rubbish can be removed. /MwJ 28. - Today a nstlve female passing through our yard, stole a sheet that was hanging on a line, iiefore she had made good her retreat she was discovered, and detained, and the Governor was Informed, as we had lost a number of small articles successively, probably by pilferers, it was t'nougnt best to notice this case. While we were waiting the decision of aoka, some remarks were made to .er on the impropriety and inequity of stealing, and one of our pupils took a bible and referred to one of -89- �the commandments of God, "Thou shalt not steal," which he read to her and interpreted. Boka ordered her head to be shaved, and then to shovf herself at his house. This subjected her to extreme mortification, and drew upon her the reproach of the multitude. But some who doubtless feared that their craft might be injured, appeared to be displeased that such a mark should be set upon a thief. 0,/VafJas. - Today Capt. C. returned from Atooi, having been absent tbout 19 days. He left the brethren in prosperity, enjoying the favor of the King, and proceeding with the school, the acquisition of the language, and other appropriate duties. But they like others in this missionary field, and like others in this church in affliction, are drinking a mingled cup. Br. 's health seems to suffer through sorrow of heart. All are distressed with the unhappy cause of Dr. H. and his wife who are now under the discipline of the church, and in view of all their brethren, justly deserving their censure. But after the most faithful unwearied efforts to reclaim them, it is the grief of this church that those who in her sober and deliberate opinion have long walked disorderly, give no occasion of repentance, but rather of a determination to pursue a course obviously wrong. We desire to feel humbled under divine chastise­ ment, and laying ourselves peacefully at his feet say, "it is the Lord, let him do what seemeth good unto him. Thus far our expectations with respect to Atooi have been fully answered. Though Hoomahooma appears appears to be friendly to the mission, he has but little power at present and it is feared he will have still less, without a thorough reformation. It is upon his father the brethren rely for the most important patronage. Ee was pleased with the visit of Capt. C. and with the letters sent him, &c. To Mr. B. he writes, Atooi, Nov. 17, 1820. Dear Sir: I received your letters and 1 am very glad you wrote to me. I should be very glad to see you. I like to see all your good people that come here. I take good care of them. I never see so good people stay here before, to conclude Aloah, yours &c. Tamoree." Thus we have repeated testimonials both of his improvement, and of his high satisfaction with the mission. With respect to their school and their ganeral prosperity, Br. W. writes----90- �"Gods mercies are still continuous, and though it falls not to the missionary to drink of an unmingled cup, we h= ve cause for an Eternal Thanksgiving. Our little school still continues to prosper. The youth I think are becoming more and more interested in learning. We of&en l)Ok upon them : 8 Obookiahs, Hopoos and Honorees in miniature." We h ve reason to think that the visit of Capt. C. was timely, and though an absence of 19 days from this station coaid not but be felt, yet we are far from regretting it. On this point, one of the brethren writes, "Re rejoice that i3r. C. h^s made us a visit. His presence has done more to promote our peace, happiness and comfort than 50 letters could h- ve done. ^ regret much to part with him, but the will of the Lord be done." Capt. c. arrived in safety in the Thaddeus. We are happy to re­ mark that Capt. Blanchard received the promised present of sandal-wood from Tamoree, estimated at more than 1000 dollars. We should have been still more pleased if the present had been much greater in consequence of the transporting his son from Boston to Atooi. It nas expected that whatever of this nature the Rdng should be pleased to give for bringing his long absent son to his arm:;, should belong to the Capt. and owners of the vessel that conveyed him. The Atoii schooner arrived in this port this afternoon, after an unfavorable passage of 6 or 7 days from -%owe, having lost a con­ siderable part of her sails and rigging in a gale. [^°"J 29.^- Mr. Holmes, whom we consider as a valuable neighbor, who has shown us many tokens of kindness, and habitually exerts an influence in favor of the mission, today paid into our treasury for the orphan school fund 10 dollars. Ded. 2 . - Having finished a small enclosure of about 2g- acr s including our buildings, Capt. C. proceeded in planting a garden. This is probably the best season in the year to plant in this part of the Island, ^here, except in the winter and spring months there is not sufficient rain for many kinds of production. Could ^e have the privilege of watering this ground from the river, it would in the dry season richly repay the laborer for his toil. -91- We may and we may not �enjoy this privilege. Dec. 4. - Again the monthly concert returns and affords us the opportunity, in circumstances that are auspicious, to join in concert with the friends of the missions, to pray for their success. Dec. 5. - Today the Brig Pedlar returned from the North and our friend, Capt. Pigot soon called on us, having visited the mission stations at Hampchatka and Norfolk Island. He passed through Behring's Sts. on a fair day and had a fine view of the two continents at once, penetrated as far north in the frozen Ocean as Bobbin's Sound, which if.: properly a large bay lately discovered by the navigator whose name it bears, and makes into the American continent between 65° 45' and 67° North Lat. and 161° and 164° E. Long. Here the Pedlar fell in with two Russian Ships of discovery, which may perhaps touch and visit these Islands. Rut we are specially interested in a communication from the Russian Gov. of Kampchatk^, to Hr. Bingham as a missionary in the Sandwich Islands, bearing marks of the spirit of the age, and of more than the ordinary interest of a respectable stranger, in favor of our enterprise, and dated, "Kampchatka, S. Peter & St. Paul. Sep. 5, 1820 Dear ::ir: With Exalted Sentiments of Christianity, I had the happiness to peruse your Evangelical Epistle which was handed to me by nr. ulark. I cannot help observing that its date, with the important contents and the auspicious events of the Sandwich Islands which prepared the way for Your Great Work, appear to me of being stamped 'with Something miraculous; The deep impression which this Glorious event has made upon my mind continues yet to occupy my imagination, and I firmly believe in the inter­ cession of divine providence in behalf of your great undertaking. "I beg you will accept my warmest thanks for the favor you have done me in communicating such gratifying news to my feelings, and believe me in my fervent prayers unto our Lord for the preservation of your precious life consecrated for the happiness of the people where you have devoted yourself to pass the remainder of your days and when all your Engagements and Labors are closely connected with Eternity. You wi h to know, Ronored Sir, the moral condition j of the People at aampchatka. I have the Satisfaction to 1 inform you that Except a fe. wandering Tribes all the Aborigines enjoy the Sweet blessing of the Gospel of our Lord, and even these are visited by our priests to reeommend to them the principals of Christianity, but since through all the Extensive Empire and the benign Reign of our much beloved Sovereign, so justly titled by you "The Great Patron of benevolent institutions, the character of �able, pious and devoted missionaries stands so high, that they need not doubt for protection but rather command it wherever the sacred name of Alexandre is pronounced. 1 should be v ry happy to see, and offer all the assistance which l&y in my power to any missionaries who would choose to visit the Peninsula of Rampchatka; - I have the honor to inform you that as l am now about of sending our post away for S. Petersburg, a copy of your Epistle is prepared to be transmitted to our ninister and President of the nible Societies, Prince Galitzin, who will not fail to present it to our Emperor. 1 am quite proud of the idea that Xampchatka, poet, barren by itself, will announce this time to the whole of Christendom the most glorious event for the kingdom of our Lord of heaven and Earth. With sentiments of high esteem, Yours faithfully Peter Rickord". P.S. You will oblige me very much to deliver the enclosed personally to the king Tamaahmaah 2 ." It is pleasant to know that this new correspondence may be the means of giving joy to many of The friends of uhrist in Asia and Europe as well as America, and to think that *cnis liTtle band of pilgrims away in the uttermost parts of the Earth have found so valuable a friend and neighbor even in Kampchatka, to hope that this mission may yet derive some important aid from Russia which doubtless will exert considerable influence here, and though we have no serious apprehension that this mission will ever find it necessary to abandon the Islands, yet it gives us some comfort to think thtt in case unpropitious cir­ cumstances should make it clearly expedient to le;ve the ground for a season, an asylum is open and a door of usefulness often easily accessible to us in that part of the Russian domains. Though this people have some prejudices against the "Russian American Company" who hold possessions on the North-west coast and whose agent Dr. Sheffer once attempted to gain a footing in these Islands, yet the Russian Government they respect, while they seem to acknowledge their allegiance to the King of Groat Britain, and tremble at tne power and with fear of the usurpation of America. But we hail the approach of the day when nation shall not lift up sword against nation, nor learn, nor fear war anymore, when the kingdoms of this world shall become the kingdom of the Lord and of his Christ, and when its holy and happy fellowship shall pervade the earth, and m;ke man everywhere, -93- �* ' the unsuspected and unsuspicious friend of man 9. - Presented a Bible to a Roman Catholic seaman who expressed his thanks, and promised to read it. We have repeated opportunities to distribute copies of the word of life. And we have reason to be thankful that through the aid of the American Bible Society, and the Hartford Auxiliary Bible Society, and others, we are furnished with the means of usefulness in this way and pleasant way of doing good. 14. - Quarterly Examination of the school. Mr. L. who for the last month h s had the care of the school, conducted the examination. Capt. Pigot and Capt. Meek, Mr. Holmes and several other gentlemen were present and expressed their satisfaction to see what they consid­ ered rapid improvement in the members of the school. Dexter and Nathan Chamberlain were examinee in Geography, writing and reading. John Honoree exhibited a few arithmetical calculations performed today, which the gent, wore pleased to examine and find generally correct. Our new scholars recited their various lessons in spelling and reading in English, and then rehearsed in concert their Sabbath lessons in the language of the country. Those committed this quarter the 22nd verse of the 45 Isa., the ten commandments with our Saviors comment on the law, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart - and thou shalt l^ve thy neighbor as thyself. Love your enemies and do good to them that hate you." Hannah Holmes and William Beels agreeably to a previous proposal, received each a bible, in consequence of reading intelligibly from the English Scriptures the Decalogue, much delightea both with the pro­ gress and success, as well as with their reward. With great satis­ faction ourselves we commended this infant seminary to the blessing of God, and closed the interview with thanksgiving and prayer. 17. - Preaching today from Jer. 13: 15, 16, 17. 20. - "Hoodahoodah" (a dance). Today Mr. B. witnessed the public dance, which is said to be in honor of Rehoreho, and the expected heir of Mr. Pitt. It has continued 8 or 10 days and probably will continue till after the iiing arrives, even if that should be delayed three or four months. -94- �The scene of the play is a large y;rd contiguous to the house of the Governor Boka - the ground is covered with rushes which have been brought by our doors, by hundreds of back-loads by the dancers, chiefs, men, women and children. Those who danced Here arranged in seven long rows, and though the company is large, each individual is perfectly independent of the rc^t, ^nd where one moves all move in the same way, and thou h they advance and retreat, turn round, incline to the right or left, and employ great variety of extended motions of the arms, legs or body, there is no interchange of station, nor material change of relative situation among them. The musicians, or those who sing and beat with a small stick of wood with great violence u on a larger one, and with great exactness too, measuring the time also by stamping the ground vith the foot, or upon a small flat piece of wood laid down for the purpose; were arranged in two long rows behind the dancers and their leader in front of them. Those that dance often sing vith the musicians, and sometimes one female voice alone carries on the song while all the rest are silent. The female distinguished today as the singer of the solo, was taken prisoner when the rebel chief Hooakelane was killed, being attached to that party. One of tho musicians, if they deserve so honorable a name, being asked what number of men and women engaged in the "hoodahhoodah, replied in their method of enum­ eration, three fortys and three tens of men and three fortye of women (40 + 40-+40 4-go +40-1-40+40 =.270). When the days work was ended, many of the company hastened to a small enclosure about 6 feet square, near the gate of the yard, into which they cast the green leaves which they had worn on the shoulders durin? the dance. To the inquiry, "What is this? several replied, "Okooah". "What Okooah"? "Where is the Okooah hoodahhoodah," "Okaoah hoodahhoodah "There in that little yard". You say he is in this little yard - that these leaves are given to him - but I do not see him." Jehovah." One of the chiefs replied, "We cannot see your God "True but he can see us; and he made the leaves and the earth, But does the God of the Hoodahhoodah know anything"? "No". "Can he hear?" "No". "Can he speak," "Can he do anything?" "No". No". "Gan he see?" "No". "Can he go?" "No". "What is he good for, and why do you have �such a God". "Pone". (It is play.) Some of the company drew away a part of the heap of leaves thrown into the enclosure, and a small image drest out with tappers and leaves appeared as the God of the dance. Being distressed at this appearance of Idolatry Mr. B. expres­ sed his regret to the Governor and requested that it might be taken away. dance. 3e replied that it was pone, and set up for an ornament to the "Will you let me take it to my family that they may see it, and that we may play with it?" I will send a boy back with it". I cannot do that". "No The conversation excited much interest in both parties and many opinions were expressed. Some said it was designed to keep order, some to prevent the dancers from forgetting, some that it could tell when it would be a fair day and that one man could understand it. One said this Okooah was set up in play but they would never beat up for the taboos again. The Gov. said, "When the hoodahhoodah is over then I wilt give the Ukooah to you alLO". nd two otaers What is the real danger of setting up this lying vanity it is difficult to tell, it seems that the master of the hoodahhoodah found it somewhat difficult to preserve that perfect order in the play which he thought desirable, and in order to secure better attention and subordination thought it necessary to introduce some expedient like that of sotting up an Idol or renewing at least a part of the taboo system. Some were averse to the measure unwilling to acknowledge the authority of such a deity, particularly as it was contrary to the views of the Xing. Among these was the young chief, Tamehamaha. Some r fusee to submit to the restraints of the taboo system because they were convinced of its folly, and others on account of the intolerable tax which it imposed; others feeling the evil of being without any God, choose as a lesser evil to have what is confessedly a false God. So by a general compromise they may h<ve set up this image of abom­ ination for play. None but Jehovah knows what is in their hearts. But so much as this appears probable, that were not idolatry an in­ tolerable burden, we should have distressing reason to fear that in spite of the light of salvation which begins to shine here, and -96- �the efforts of Christians to establish the kingdom of Christ, a great portion of the people would return to their abominations as the dog to his vomit and as the sow that ie washed to her wallowing in the mire, an evil most fervently and devoutly to be deplored. Early this morning the discharge of several heavy guns announce^. the approach of the Cleopatra aarge, and as was supposed, the King and Rr. and sister Thurston. Rut in hastening to the beach to meet them it was soon found that the King had not arrived, yet brother and sister T. were received safe and sound and welcomed with joy. Several hundred natives thronged around them as they landed, and attend­ ed them as a rude unarmed escort as they were conducted to the humble missionary establishment, where after the most cordial salutations, our whole circle joined in singing, "Kindred in Christ, for his d.e; r s ke A hearty welcome here receive."&c. and in prayer and united thanksgiving to God for his multiplied and undeserved mercies. Rrother T. and brother g. paid their respects to the Governor - found him apparently pleased with the arrival of.Rr. f. but much engaged in the dance now in vogue. He has never appeared otherwise than friendly, and the Xing, though sufficiently unsteady in many respects has uniformly manifested friendship to the mission and particularly to brother and sister 1 . They left him at nowe, ex­ pecting him to come shortly and conrenting to their coming back before him, they having bean at Lahinah about one month. At evening, when it was dark and a number of us were sitting together in sr. L's room, we heard a loud rap at the window, and the well-known voice of the beloved uopoo, who had arrived in the Rrig Neo this afternoon. He has attended tho King in his wandering with much courtesy, and watched over his little brother tho young prince with kind solicitude, and is willing to follow them still tho' it often subjects him to privations and hardships which his health sometimes seems but poorly able to sustain. But this is his deliberate and decided choice, while things remain as they arc. 2H. - Fitted up lodgings for Br. and sister 3?. in Honoree's house �which he willingly relinquished for their present accommodation. 23. - Honoree ana Hopoo held a conference me ting at the house of H. Holmes. 24. - Blessea with the privilege of another Sabbath In circumstances of comfort. A considerable audience listened to the word preached by Br. T. 25. - Christmas - To us it has been a happy Christmas. It has been made joyful to as not only by the commemoration of the S&vior's birth, by a public lecture t-'iis evening, but by the arrival of the mails from America by the Brig Lescar, Capt. Harris, and the ship Tartar, Capt. Turner, containing volumso of int renting intelligence. Several important articles of comfort and oar house frame. The owner and the masters of these v.asels are entitled to our warmest thanks for this important and gratuitous service. 26. - Mr. Hunnewell oar constant friend returned the subscription pt-per for the orphan school fund, having raised 120 dollars during the l.st 3 months. The amount subscribed is now 535 dollars. S7. - Thomas Hopoo sailed in the "Young Thaddeus"for Mowe, Yester­ day he had an interesting conversation with a chief and ohiefess from Yitete and their train who came to visit us and spent most of the day with us. They left with us an adopted daughter about 12 years of age, to be instructed and trained up in our family. They all listened with attention while Thomas told them about Heaven, and about the Savior, and the immortality of the soul, the creation and fall of man, the destruction of the world because men were disobedient tc the "L,.lspa'i.a" (written precepts). May he be a burning and a shining light in this land. 28. - This evening we h ve enjoyed family religious conference. Our family now consists of 25 souls at this place. 29. - Lecture this evening by Br. T. preparatory to the communion. 31. - The close of the year - a year marked with vicissitudes and crowned with goodness, ana -hose history, as it respects us is a his­ tory of mercies. We have been brought from the deeps of the stormy Atlantic through the swelling dangers of and Capo Horn, and conducted in safety over the more peaceful waters of the vast -98- �Pacific, and aliened to take up a quiet residence in these Isles of the Gentiles, and to commence the great vork of enlightening and redeeming by the power of the everlasting gospel, this long last race of men. This morning after a Herman by brother B. from John 3:5 on being born of water and of the spirit, the infant daughter of brother and sister B., Sophie Mosely, and the infant con of Br. and sister L. were publicly and solemnly dedicated to Christ by baptism into the name of the holy trinity, administered by Brother T. Brother L's babe, the first white child born in the Sandwich Islands, they call Levi, the name of the first tribe of men consecrated to the priests office. It was a pleasant and solemn season, and our house was filled with ,-nor. than ordinary numbers who seemed more than ordinarily attentive, and those who wore peculiarly interested as parents, enjoye^ a peculiar privilege of setting the real of God's gracious covenant on their beloved offspring in this public dedication, acknowledging the depravity of their nature their need of the renewing and pardoning grace of God, and agreeing to train them up for him in the precepts, doctrines and duties of the Christian religion, hoping and praying for his everlasting covenanted mercy through Christ. In, the afternoon Br. T. preached on the.Importance of exhibiting the cross of Christ, and then ministering in his name imparted to the little church the kind memorials of his dying love. A good sermon. A considerable number were present among whom wore two Roman Catholics, and though the invitation was given to all who love oar Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity and have a regular standing in his church, yet none but our own number sat down at his tabic. Teis.evening Br. B. and Br. T. and John 3. held a conference at Hannah Holme's house. This soman gives some evidence of real love to Christ and expresses a desire to live according to his commands and to be enrolled among his disciples. Her answers to many import­ ant questions are highly interesting, not to say satisfactory. We do not approve of hsste in admitting to the full communion of the church -ny of whom we hav.. not the means of obtaining pretty assured hopes f a life and conversation becoming the gospel. �1821 Jan. 1. - NEWYEAR. - Today seven sea captains were invited to tea at our table. Capt. Suter of the Cleoptra's Barge, Capt. Turner of the Tarter, Capt. Pigot and Capt. Blanchard were present, and r^ith others attended our meeting for the m nthly concert of prayer. To these gentlemen, we in some measure owe the interest of this New Years Day, which finds us in circumstances so comfortable on heathen ground. The King and chiefs who generally respect such men, will be more or loss influenced by th-ir treatment of us, in forming an opinion of the missionaries us men. In this view their polite attention to us is doubly important, as it tends directly to the promotion of our comfort ana security, < *nd eventually to the good of the nation, if on the whole it should impress the minds of the king and chiefs favorably, or even counteract the unpropltious influence of a few less worthy men. 2. - Today we h ve acknowledged the receipt of 2g bbls. of s.It and & doll, in cash in aid of the support and of education of orphan children from a m n who is apprehended to be hostile to the general object of the mission. % knew th<t Cod can make even hi', declared enemie: subservient to his cause. Const by Capt. Zeek. This salt we send to the Northwest He and Capt. Porter, now on the coast, hrve kindly offered to put up fish for us, gratis, on condition that we furnish salt. This 2^- bbls. v,ill probably cure a ton of fish which '.-.'ill go far in supporting orphan children. 3. - Capt. a. visited an ancient Korea back in the country, once devoted to the worship of demons. Capt. Pigot procured and presented us two doz. pines for our garden. The ine-applea grows very well in th se Islands. 4. - oday the famous Cleopatra's Barge was with much ceremony delivered up to this government being purchased with her cargo at 80,000 doll., or 8000 p'ickle of sandal-wood estimated t ^10 a fickle. This small brig built with great expense and taste for the pleasure of Crownise shield of Salem, Mass. U.S.A., who after one short voyage in her, closed the voyage of life, after exciting much curiosity both in Europe and America, being sold in Boston at a low rate was sent to the market of the Sand ich Islands, and pleasing the fancy of Kehorcho - 100- �the young King is bought by him probably at 1000 per cent on the Boston price. It is probable that this little curious barge will be employed about the Islands so long as it laste, or until this people are com­ petent to trade in foreign ports, and in some important sense it may subserve the cause of science and the arts, and Christianity also, in this land. A public religious conference this evening at the school room. Jan. 8 - We are told that the king's secretary, now the commander protempore of the "Barge", was last evening unfortunately subjected to the pain and mortification of a caning. i'his is the third instance of this kind of genteel violence which has to our knowledge taken place in the Islands since oar arrival. Host of the white men here are generally provided with weapons of w.. r both by day and by night. It is a happy thing that the people of this country are not addicted to private quarreling and the public sentiment is decidedly against it. The natives may claim a marked superiority over the foreigners in that reapect. Yesterday the St. Martins returned from Fanning; Islands where the little colony was left in undisputed possession of the various fowls and fish of the Islands and perhaps of the soil. - Novana and his wife, however, and Mary, a mother of our pupils, returned gladly to this place. 7. - Sabbath. - Morning sermon by Br. 1. on the entire deprovity of the human heart, Gen. 8 :2 1 . "The imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth". It is not difficult to prove such a doctrine when supreme selfishness is allowed to be predominant, and every man in pursuit of wealth, or power or pleasure, is ready to acknowledge that others around him in the same pursuit are totally depraved. Afternoon - Divine service was attended on board the Cleopatra's Barge, ,nd the large, elegant cabins afforded agreeable accommodations for a considerable audience, composed, with the exception of the mission family principally of masters and officers of vessels in port, of which for two or three days, there h ve been not less than ten sail, with others accustomed to the seas. Br. B. preached from Psalm 107:22, 23, 24, "Let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works rejoicing; they that go down to the sea in ships, that do �+ ' * ' business in great waters; these see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep.'' Nr. beeves, tne present commander, distinguished himself by nis politeness on this occasion, though himself a Roman Catholic. The former master, Capt. Suter, had before expressed his approbation, and .ftor delivering up the vessel *,ir. Reeves requested that a sermon should be preached on board. /83t,JanJ 3 , - featorday the Jrig Pedlar, Capt. Meek, sailed for the North TK-'S-.t coast, and today the ^rig Lascar follows her. jy the former we wrote to Capt. Lemuel Porter of the ship n^ntar nov, on the coast, and by the latter to the head chief of the most important tribe on the coa-t, who is called capt. Skilligatia, a caief who has expressed a desire to know something about the missionaries here, and to inquire "why they do not come to him." Ke send our letter to Skilligatis by the hand of Nr. conant, our friend, who understands so much of the language of the Kigane Tribe as to be able to make known its contents. e have en­ deavored to mak^ this chief ac uainted with the design of this mission, and vith the intention of good men, tha children of the Great Spirit, who hb.ve established a school beyond the great hills for the .instruction of the children of their red brethren, to send missionaries to our .Brother Skillegatea and his people, and plant the tree of peace on the Northwest coasu, that all its tribes ^ay sit under its branches and cat of its fruit together, and to make the children of Skillegatos take hold of the .ords of the Great Spirit and love Jesus Christ who dieu for their sins. - o also propose to ..kittigates, that if he will send us one or t,o of his own children wo will take good care of them, and teach them good things, and send them sack in some good ehip when they are sufficiently prepared to bo useful to tncir countrymen. - We authorized Nr. c. to tender to the chiefs on the dreary Lortnwe^t coast t;ie assurance that a mission would be attempted among tnem as soon as there should bo a fair prospect of security and uaol lness there. We are told that Skillegatea has said that he would protect missionaries if they should come to live with him. he requested Capt. Meek to bring us one or two promising youth if he could obtain them, to be educated here with a view to their future usefulness to their tribe, -102- fhis will �doubtless lead to important inquiries among the Northern tribes and may prepare the way for a mission there; it may kindle a fire in that frozen region which shine even to the tops of the Stony Ms. and terminate in the evangelizing of that wretched portion of oar lost race. '?hile we arc laboring to impart .to others the bread of life, we receive the promise, "verily thou shalt be fed." Today we received from the ship fartar a variety of important articles for our comfort, sent by the Prudential Committee. All the articles mentioned on the bill of lading, and others mentioned by the Treasurer excepting the house-frame and lumber have been delivered today in good condition by ^ ^ Capt. Turner, gratis, who together with his owners Bryant and Sturgis Tat s!are entitled to our war lest thanks. All the articles sent are truly acceptable, and wo are particularly thankful to the Board for remem­ bering us as to bread-corn. ae have had but little flour, end some of the family have ver^ much felt the need of the bread to which they had been accustomed, and for which they had found no substitute, though others in the family are satisfied with the taro as a substitute genersll^. -Sea biscuit, put up in rum-casks would come safely, end to some of the family would be highly acceptable. At present no waving corn­ fields or whitening wheat-fielda in this land, promise to fill the garden of the husbandman, -.-.nd it must be long before a comfortable supply of broad can be produced here. Teams are to be procured and harnessed to the plow, the uncultivated lands are to bo enclosed, which without teams or carriages, or roads seems like a herculean labor; and then seed is yet to be procured from foreign countries. Bo satisfactory exper­ iment in tho production of wheat or rye in the Isls-.nd; has et come to our knowledge, and though we h:ve aeen ' v. riety of specimens of Indian corn, we have seen none which equals its perfection in the U.S.A. We have planted about a quarter of an acre of corn for an experiment. It came up well and a worm similar to that which sometimes cuts off the young blades of corn in America, haw destroyed about half of it, and a smaller worm i; now feeding u on the larger leav a of the remainder. Our garden vegetables show a similar fate. Taro, potatoes, sugar-cane and bananas seem to be little injured by any insect or reptile. -103- �10. - Yesterday and today Capt. Turner landed the frame and of our house, sent from Boston; for the freight of hhieh the owners make no account, while they generously confer on us a most important temporal favor. To fit up a room for school, and public worship with comfortable seats, we bought today of Capt. Burner and Capt. Suter 1000 feet of boards and plank, a t 50 dollars, their market price. boards, &c were placed in Boka's yard, The timber v,e applied to him to secure it from pilferers, and he very readily sent a subordinate chief to take proper means to secure it. Ee appointed a man to watch it and said ihe must give him a dollar a day. it ourselves. This people have advanced rapidly in this respect within a few years, they jyyg/ 31mJ 11. - e chose rather to risk it or rclet re now very ready to pat a price on their services, Today Capt. Lewis arrives, who in the late contest, after the death of Tamahamaha, sapplied the king's party with muskets and amanition, which gave smaller numbers superior power. A paru of our family occupied his room several months. A woman came into the village today with a complaint that a small chief had stolen and carried away her daughter, aboat 16 years of age. It is supposed that the design of the chief is to keep her in the marked with the hope of gain. - The mother seems much distressed and says she fears the father will hang himself if the daaghtcr is not allowed to retarn. Conference this evening. 12. - Today the Heo, and the Cleopatra's Barge, and the schooner Robinson Crusoe, sail from this piece to Lahinah, probably to bring down tie Alng and royal family. Capt. Sater and Capt. Turner very kindly complimented the sisters with a present of American gingerbread. Last night the natives stole several water casks from Capt. P., and by letting down a boy taro' the funnel of the armory ship stole many tools from Capt. T. 13. - One of our pupils is allowed to attend the school half the day, on condition fhe will dance the otaer half. express order of Boka. This is said to be the Others of the .cho::-l h.ve been applied to today, as it is said by order of the chief, to join the "hoodahoudah". They are much distressed about it as they prefer the "palepale", and will �not without more express orders directly from the chief be persuaded to lee.ve the (?aa!,3anj chool. - Sabbath - Today several of the l;rger pupils were directly called upon to join the dance. It is the Sabbath day. wife replied "i-liti". They replied, "No, eka lah taboo.' Tomorrow we will come". To this the Governor's Such is our peculiar situation, that we have hard­ ly thought it prudent to advise our pupils on this very delicate subject, as it is obvious thrt some of the enemies of our religion are seeking an occasion against the mission, and would be glad to say that we were interfering wit'), the affairs of the chiefs and opposing the orders or the honors of the government. We are much pleased, however, with what we consider the judicious and decided stand which six of our adult females pupils have taken of their own accord. They refused to dance on the i'abbath because Jeaovah has commanded, "Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy.' the pal pale, but They refused to give up the school because they loved they could not neglect the dance and attend the school without subjugating themselves to censure and reproof, they have rerolvet- and agreed to attend the school every day, and tie dance every morning and evening when called to it, except on the Sabbath. Sermon this morning by brother the higher powers. on hom. 13:1 "Let every soul be subject to There is no power but of God, the powers that be arc ordained of God". - 'e are bound to yield obedience to the constit­ uted authorities so far as their laws and commands accord with or are not repugnant to the precepts of the word of God, and as the grand principle of all true obedience and subordination is the fe;r of 'jod, his authority is Iways to be considered as paramount, how important than that Rulers should understand laws of the King of Kings, that they may rule in the fear of God, and that subjects should understand the p ecept:. of the Great Lawgiver of the universe, that they may obey in the fear of God: and that missionaries should be faithful and assid­ uous in teaching both the rulers and the ruled of a heathen land the principles of God's moral government, as the only means adequate to se­ cure the peace, order and safety, and the highest improvement and prosperity of a nation. -105- �15. - This evening the church at a meeting for prayer and consul tation, resumed in a formal manner, the painful business of discipline, already commenced in th< case of Dr. H. and his wife, and the proceeding of six months past being deliberately and solemnly reviewed, and the voice of the church wag unanimous to proceed to admonish and suspend the latter, and to excommunicate the former. Let the friends of Zion and the friends of this mission drop a silent tear over this lamentable defection, but let no m^n judge anything before the time. Though the ways of providence are sometimes mysterious and unscratable yet we h ve the full and the consoling assurance that they are always wise and good. 8aJ, Ja*j is. - uapto. Lewis and Pigot visited us and took tea. capt. Lewis entertained us with an account of his visiting the Society islands about 14 months since, his acquaintance and repeated interviews with Pomare and the missionaries there, particularly Nr. Nott, Nr. Cook and ;r. Wilson, of all whom he speaks highly, atealth is now scarcely known there; and a desire to possess and read the scriptures is almost universal. The missionaries are allowed to sell books, and have other privileges. in trade to aid the operations of the missionary Society and to diminish the expenditures of the establishment. But the capitol employed in the trade carried on between the Society islands and the colony at Port Jackson, is in his opinion owned chiefly by the colonists but partly by the missionaries. After the weekly public religious conference, this evening the church attended to the reading of the letter of admonition and suspension of sister n., ana the letter of excision to Dr. -I., and approved unanimously of both, purposing to send them to Atooi by Tamooree's schooner which is expected to sail as soon as the wind shall be fair, an it has already waited several days for a fair wind. 19. - The brethren designated John .ionoree as an interpreter and assistant at the Atooi station, with a view to send him down now with our communications, and at the particular request of brothers s. and R., to remain there season under their direction, to pursue his studies �* ' + ' and labors, and to help the brethren in their important work as he should have ability and opportunity, and to hold himself in readiness to be recalled whenever it should be thought advisable by the body, 20. - Sent to the family at Atooi their portion of the various comforts received from America, together with a variety of books and periodical publications, their letters received by the Lascar and the Tartar, and about 70 pages folio of communication from our own pens containing one letter to the Xing, one pastoral letter to that part of the church, t\o letters intended particularly to comfort and sustain nr. i<., whose health we have too much r ason to fear will sink too low by over much sorrow, in his present and trying situation. Honoree and Nathan Chamberlain sailed with them in the Schooner of Tamoree, which went out v<ith a fair wind, and which will probably reach Atooi to­ morrow morning, may the spirit of God kindly breathe upon them and accompany them with his gracious benediction. ^/8a.^3anjg]_,. Sabbath. - Sermon this morning from II Ihess. 3:6, in which the nature and obligations of ecclesiastical authority or duty of the church and its members as such, was illustrated with particular refer­ ence to order and discipline. At the close of the service the letter of excision to nr. n. was publicly read, and thus a most distressing case of discipline of the church brought to a solemn and affecting close. ny request of Oapt. Turner, divine service was appointed to be attended on ooard the Tartar now moored near shore in the harbor. Capt. Turner having prepared comfortable seats on deck, with a large new arning, a pleasant day, a considerable audience, the songs of Zion, the thanksgiving ^nd supplications of the church, the preaching of the word by nr. T., the prospect of its utility to ourselves, to our neigh­ bors and visitors, and to this nation, all contributed to make the season happy, leaving u. the hope that auch seasons might not be in­ frequent. 22. - Prayer meeting this evening. e think it desirable to meet for special prayer and consultation with respect to the interests of the mission every nonday evening. evening passed, to-v.it: -107- The following resolution w s this �+ * "Resolved by this body that we deem it expedient from a due regard for our neighbor's good name, and prosperity of this mission, and with a view to the information and s-d relief of our patrons and friends, and to save the uhristian church from needless confusion and distress, that we give to the A.H.U.F.M., the history in detail, of the defection of Dr. H. with so much of the case of sister a. as properly belongs to that subject." It is a subject on which we could not speak freely till now; and we wait­ ed to see what God intended to do for them, and with them as the appoint­ ed and expected helpers of this mission, 'fill now the Dr. has been considered as one of the body in such a. way as to have a share in our common and public journal in which each brother has a voice and upon which each brother may have a check, and which of course is considered as speaking without dissent the voice of the body. Henceforth the Dr. and his wife will consider themselves as a party distinct from this body, a party unto which they have long since virtually-- - ^ _ themselves. We did hope also to be able ere this to give the history, witha more happy sequal, that when we made known the aggravated circumstances of a lamen­ table fall, connected as it has been, with the impetuosity, perseverance and boldness of Peter, we might be allowed the comfort of adding, "The Lord looked upon him and he remembered his word and he went out and wept bitterly." But even this consolation is yet withheld from us, under the keenest trials, the shame, disappointment, embarrassment and anguishment which this wayward departure from duty has brought on this missionary band. 3inj25. - An old Brig belonging to the government, lying almost useless in the harbor, h v i n g part of the cargo of the St. Martins put on board for a temporary purpose, sunk. The vessels purchased by the government soon go to decay, not having suitable attention or repairs. 27. - A few days since a native female with wild and anxious and a pitiful looks w s led into our houae, h ving shot in the back of her, just lodged there by the discharge of a gun by a rude seaman. was easily extracted by Hr. B. and the wound dressed. The shot The sailor was taken before the chiefs, deprived of his gun and fined 10 dollars. To­ day the sailor, a Roman Catholic of Irish extraction, came to Hr. B. to be pardtoned, alledging that he was not -108- blame, as he han given the �* girl warning, and told her to "bear a hand and get on out of the way for he should like that flock of birds the moment they arose, and though she went on a good jog, she had not gone far before the flock rose and I firec, and unintentionally hit the woman, and I hope, sir, you will pardon me as I did not intend any harm". Hr. B. replied, "I have nothing to say further than this, you must settle your account with him who said, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.' Received and answered a note from an officer of the Tartar, on the genuineness or spuriousness of 1 John 5:7. *63!, Jan?28. - Sermon today on the nature and effects of living faith, neb. 11:13. Br. B. preached to a considerable audience. Happy would it be for us and the professors of Christian faith in general, had all who claim to be believers a more thorough and practical knowledge of the of living faith, tht t, bclievin nature, power, objects and the testimony of God with proper affections toward the objects of that testimony they might feel transforming and purifying and invigorating influence end faith, and live as strangers and pilgrims on earth. 31.- An English ship put in for water, on her way to Bengal. Sent by her a letter of general notices respecting the mission, to the Treas­ urer of the Board. Received also, by arrivals from Howe a letter from the solitary bat faithful Ihos. Ropoo. It gives a better account of the feelings and situation and prospects of this beloved youth than any other description could, and it shall be allowed to speak for itself. (Transcribed entire). His attachment to the king and his little brother is constant and entire­ ly voluntary, notwithstanding the impossibility of carrying with him comfortable supplies from us. ably fe We had always supposed he would be comfort­ by the King, whom he watches over with a kind parental solicitude, while he suffers pain and privation to do him service. the axe at the root of the tree as he says. Re wishes to lay We hope he will soon arrive here with his majesty. Feb. 1. - Capt. C. overhauled and repacked the timber and boards for our house. Capt. Suter informed the Ring that he had landed a house- frame for us and placed it in Boka's yard. -109- fhe King replied, "Miti". �* We understand that the Brig Thaddeus, and a small schooner, the frame of which was brought out in her, arc sold to Boka, for the consideration of 4000 piculs of sandal-wood, or 49,000 dollars. have the old vehicle of the mission for a neighbor. the cargo and everything on board is sold. us but all things are not expedient. Thus we shall probably The remainder of All things are lawful for We rejoice in the prosperity of the owners of the Thaddeus, otherwise we might justly lay claim to a variety of articles brought out in the Brig but not yet delivered to us. 3. - Acknowledged the receipt of 75 dollars from the ship Arab, Capt, Lewis of Boston, .5 of which was subscribed by himself for the support and,education of orphan children. Capt. L. and Hr. Merin, a Roman Catholic Spaniard, resident and interpreter, favored us with their company at tea. Capt. L. has been very kind to us, and is entitled to our sincere ;nd grateful acknowledgments. Received from the Thaddeus one of our thermometers, the want of which has prevented us from keeping a register at this place of the degrees of heat. This evening the Island under our feet and the concave over our heads, have been made to tremble by the sudden and unexpected approach of what we suppose to be the King of the Sandwich Islands, announced by the successive firing of cannon at sea and answered by the guns from the fort. The darkness of the night, made more visible by the flash of the guns at sea and in the fort the trembling of the ground and the con­ cussion of the atmosphere, united with the obscurity and the importance of tho measures of the King, contribute to the grandure of the scene, and make this one of the most sublime, s well as one of the most desirable movements of His Majesty. Cleopatra's Barge in which Rehoreho secretly and suddenly left Howe, approached our shores last evening until she came into two fathoms water, nearly to strike bottom, and the distance of 6 or 8 miles from harbor, and stood off again till morning, and today the King landed with many noisy companions from the Canoe which they use only in sport, and from the songs and shouts of the people. disturbed by it. Public worship was not This evening Brothers B. and T., to pay their respects, -110- �* + called to see the King at the house of the Governor but found him in a slumbering paroxism of intoxication stretched upon a mat, they propose to call again in the morning; and his favorite wife, the dau^ht^r of his father, who constantly attended him, lifted his nerveless hand, that he might receive the missionaries' friendly "Aloha". has lately exchangee his book for hi;, bottle. This poor young ruler A barter, approve! by too many we fear who bear the name of civilised men, but who to enjoy them­ selves the comfort and honor of inibrlation encourage the Xing to indulge a vitiated thirst for strong drink created by a connection with foreigners, j/%<%(, f . - Brothers B. and T. visited the King again, and found him awake, cheerful and friendly, and ready to return his "Aloha". They thanked him for former kindnesses, and told him as our good friends in America had been so kind as to send us a house frame, they wished his approbation to set it up. To this he gave a decided negative, pleading the example of his father, who he said, would not permit any foreigner to build a house on his Islands except lor him. This -was taken as decisive. ?<e had been told before that it was taboo, so that we should not be allowed to build without an effort. Boon after Br. D. appealed to his compassion, saying that our females had been accustomed to have good floors to live, on, and we feared that if they were obliged to sit and work and sleep on the damp ground, they might be sick and die, especially as the seasons were sometimes wet, and our present houses would not last long, and ven­ tured to propose again to set up the new house. (do It), He replies, '"Rsnahana". ant he added, "When you go away, take everything with you." Schooner from Atooi brought interesting intelligence (Instance the joint letter of Br. Kuggles and Whitney.) 6 . - Today several of the brethren and sisters walked to the village to visit the King, two of his wives, e iefs, honorable women, &c., taking the two babes to bespeak frvor, and were very kindly received, though the King was again asleep. Hr. B. spoke to the Gov. in his own tongue with­ out an interpreter, respecting the character of Pomare and his people, the benefits of learning and the gospel, the desire of Tamooree to know what the bible contains, and of his prohibiting unnecessary labor and -111- �the national dance on the Sabbath, because Ood h s said, "Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy." pronounced it "miti." He appeared to be interested in all and Krymokoo arrived in the Brig Neo with a view to persuade the Ring to return to Lahanah so that there may be a more regular removal to this place. Re was soon informed that Dr. a. was no longer a member of our society. this morning R.rymokoo with atr. Marin made us a friendly visit, kindly caressed our little ones, inspected our buildings, proposed to us to consult the king further respecting our new house; inquired further into tho case of Dr. H., seemed surprised that he should forsake his land, &c., said it should be his own fault, and the land would then fall to him again; he heard our native children rehearse in concert their Sabbath school lessons, and sing in their own tongue the hymn, Spirit." 'Come holy He declines our proposal that he should take breakfast with us, fearing that the Xing would take advantage of his absence to drink rum, but politely said he hoped we would not consider him unfriendly to us because he did not eat with us. We tendered him our cordial thanks for his kindness to Dr. h., and as he left, he presented the family with four dozen valuable fishes, 'fhe brethren renewed their suit to the Xing respecting the house, proposed if he would like to send to America, to attain for him a good house, and expressed our wishes that we might be able to occupy our new house before the rainy season should bo over. be ae appeared to^very affable, said he w s going to Howe to be absent a few days, and thought it would be well for us to wait till his return before we commenced the work. *e have little doubt that if he were free from the influence of injudicious counsel, we might attain any aid from him that could be reasonably expected from any heathen ruler in his situation. He were pleased much today with an intelligent youth, a native of Atooi, lately returned from Boston, who speaks English so well as to be interest­ ing. Re seemed to be much elated by what he had seen in America, and expresses an earnest desire that this people may be lire the people of that land, and was much gratifie to find missionaries here on hir return, -112- �! having left so good a country to do this people good. Respecting his interview with Rehoreho, he says, "The young Ring say to me as soon as he see me ''Will America send out frigates t. ke this Island"' I say, 'No, American no want your Island - v.it? enough - no come here for that - if they w nt it they could take it in half a day. good in utehite. Me tell him good men do They like American people and people in Rngland. England no like this Island - they own th t, like before - Bad men tell you stories - bad men everywhere - me see some bad men America - some good." How vastly important it is that every pagan that visits our native shores should be forcibly impressed with the superior goodness and wisdom of civilized and evangelised men. Personal kindness, instead of pernicious examples, shown to a heathen that visits a civilized nation and returns to his country will furnish a simple but convincing argument in favor of nissions, and afford incalculable laborious missionary. id to the far distant and We already recognize in the young heathen stranger a friend and helper, and we tender our cordial thanks to the gentlemen in Boston who showed him kindness and conducted him to the house of God. - Today the Sing and Krymokoo sailed in the Cleopatra Barge attended by the brig Neo, bound to Mowe, proposing shortly to return to this place to reside. The usual honors were paid them at their depart­ ure in the loud numbers of roaring cannon. The voice of prayer and praise would better become perishing men. 10. - The Atooi Schooner returns with orders from ehoreho and Krymokoo to bring a second cargo of sandal-wood. Feb. 11. - Sabbath. - 3r. B. from the declaration of Christ to Thomas, "I am the way, the truth and the life". In the Sabbath School this afternoon *n experiment was made, and the result was similar to wh^t we have seen recorded respecting the children of Christian parents, and exhibits the vie,.s of our pupils with reference to the omnipresence of Jehovah. Brother L. put the question to a female, Polonui, ".Vhere is God?" She readily replied, "Elbko Kalane " (In Heaven). He repeated the question to Isaac Louis, who after a little hesitation replied, "Every­ where." and He again put the same uestion to Hannah Holmes, "Where is God?" she replied, "God is here.' -113- �* ! 1 . - This morning a foreigner brought to our door a Kick babe, to seek some kind relief. Ad one oi the si tert; examined the pitiable object to see what could be done for it, tht? feebie pl.intiv oor thing leaked, and uttering a cry, touched here heart as it seemed to say, "Kind daughter of humanity, pity the sad state of the heipleae child of a heathen mother It ft to suffer, to sin, and to die. Is there no balm in Gilead, is there no physician there?". 13. - Took into the family an adult female of more than ordinary promise, Kith a view to her improvement. One taken before for her help soon left us. 14.- Arrived from Owhyhee, and Mowe, the brig Columbia. The wife of Krymokoo also, with information that the King, after remaining but three days at Howe, left suddenly, and in his wild career has gone to Owhyhee, followe. by Krymokoo, leaving Kahamano', dowager, at Lahinah, greatly distressed with the dissipation of the youthful King. This evening H. Holmes made us a friendly visit with her brother G+ and gave us some account of the first miracle of Chriat, which she had been reading at her own house. She retires from the dance, which she is urged to attend, to re d her bible and to think of Christ and her soul. Impressed with the afflictive dispensations of a Sovereign God who does not afflict willingly nor grieve the ohildren of men this day has been set apart unitedly by the mission, for special fasting and prayer, that God would pour on us and on the nation his reviving Spirit, and fill the stations in this church of those who have fallen, by restoring them or piecing others in their stead; that he would take away the vic<. a and abominations of the land, and cause his word to be ob yed. social worship in the morning and in the evening. perfectly inadequate to the 17. United in '.'e rind ourselves ighty work before us. - Today a respectable chief, Pehow, who calls himself the "lekane" (friend) of Capt. C., gave him a piece of excellent land. Every chief who holds land, has a right to give it away to a foreigner, but no foreigner Is yet allowed to have such a right to the soil, either by grant or purchase, or any other mean*, but that the chief who held it be­ fore or a council of the principal chiefs, or the king can take it away -114 �* < at pleasure, and without condition or apology, end the same principle applies to every subject of this government, and so long at it exists, with respect to this soil, and its productions, it must forbid cheerful industry nd loraver keep the people in poverty. Rikkarikka, the \ ife of Krymokoo made us a friendly visit todey. appears, more than most of the female;., to bo edate and amiable. She As is customary for the chief women, and for the King she ca-at herself, without C'-remony, upon a bed an the most convenient pi ce to rest which our humble habitations afford. She has e desire to continue her st dies commenced under the instruction of Br. L. at Owhyhee. #2/, la, - t ,. - It is pleasant to see our pupils attend so constant­ ly on public worship, notwithstanding the vigorous and persevering efforts to draw the attention of some of them to the Hoodahoodah. Br. T. pre chcd today on the manner and importance of communing with God. 19. - Today a foreign resident, suffering the sad and alarming effects of misapplied and mismanaged mercury, sent to us for medic; 1 assis­ tance. Dr. H., now at Atooi, possesses the only professional me.leal skill in the Islands. But almost -:V,.ry foreign resident and a large por­ tion of the natives claim to have ome ability to manage the diseases of t o human body. This morning the lowest degree of heat observed since our arrival, was 56° in the open current of air in the shade. From the first of May 1820, to the first of Jan. 1821, from occasional observations of a ther­ mometer kept by Hr. Runnewell in the village, the range has been from 72° to 833 ig the house. On the 25th of Aug., the mercury rose in the sun to 119 degrees, out only 85° in the house. During the summer, the fresh trades blow at this p i c e pretty uniformly, so that the he t has not bean at all oppressive in the house and but moderately so under the dir ct rays of the sun. At Kirooah, which is considered one of the warmest parts of the Islands, the refreshing sea-breezes oake the summer season com­ fortable, at least to those who are not obliged to labor in the sun. The d i m to appears to be in general, both pleasant and healthful. 20. - Again we are alarmed with what ae hear with respect to the God -115- �of the dance. When Rehoreho was here he expressed his disa probation of the manner in which this god had been acknowledged, and refuse him an image. to allow The senseless and shapeless stick of wood which had stood in pl^ce of the god of the dance, wan removed, his little court laid waste, and the visible offerings suspended. But the King, as we are informed, told the governor of the Island tint if the dancers pleased to acknowledge the Laka in sport they might do it. Today was informed by our pupils, some of whom are obliged to join in the dance, that all the dancers e, cept those who belong to our school, acknowledge the Akooah. Hoodahoodah, in order to keep up their attention and not lose but acquire skill in dancing, that they eat to the Laka, they smoke to the Laka, they dance to the Laka, they call their ornaments the Lakas, saying that if they do this the Laka will by and by give them good knowledge or expertness to dance well, and those who refuse to do this will not become accomplish­ ed in the art. by and by." Our pupils reply, "Be quiet - Boka may judge for himself As we wore informed that some men had gone to the mountain to get a tree to set up for the Laka, distressed with apprehensions, Brothers B. and T* repaired immediately to the Gov. to aak an explanation, and to sec what could be done to prevent ruch an approach to open and gross Idolatry. The Gov. said, "We must have the Akooah Hoodahoodah, but it is only in play. pray to it". "Tnoy replied, "But we fear that some of the people will Boka said, "No, none will pray to it - it is play only". "'e fear that Jehovah will not be pleased with it. - he has said, thou shalt not make nor worship an Idol - we do not think it good even to play with such things. - Your people say that the Laka will give them skill in dancing. Now there is but one God, and we wiah to have the peoplt worship him, and should they all worship Jehovah, he could make them wise and good as be has done many that prayed to him." Such was the impression intended to be m.de on the Gov. and his attendants. ly robbing God. We cannot but be distressed with it. This play 1? undoubtIt is in our view a sport somewhat analogous to that by which Aaron provoked the anger of Moses, and of Him also who had but just given his holy prohibition of Idolatry from his awful mount, and it may be somewhat analogous to that kind of sport in which some men curse their Lupk., or .Thank Fortune or sing. - 116 - �* ! national songs to the Goddess of Liberty, whose conical cap and mystic w- nd, sometimes' appear in the enlightened processions of Christian lands. It in. incompatible with the due acknowledgment and worship of the living and true God. While this nation is apparently halting between the worship of gehovah and of Idols, they seem to need a thousand tongues to proclaim at once in their ears, with the earnestness and decision of Prophets and Apostles, "The Lord he is God - The Lord ho is God - "Worship Him''. - Invited by our pupils to witness a dance, to which a gene invitation had been given by the chiefs, with - viea to ho.or royal blood, particularly the grand-daughter of the late Tamahamaha, two of the brethren and two of the sisters attended and were tre tod with civility. The chiefs and chiefesses of the Island were assembled, a company of about 100 soldiers armed with muskets and bayonets, a gu-rd of 12 men handsomely dressed in regimentals, ten men musicians for the dance and 3 young females accomplished in the art of dancing, the same that danced before the King when he was present, and -bout 2000 spectators, exhibited on the whole the best specimen of order and dignity and elegance which we have witnessed among this interesting people, the scene was yards in breadth end 60 in length, epr with here and there a mat, one persons of distinction, an enclosed ares about 40 d with . thick layer of dry rushes, for the three dancers, and others for fhen most were assembled and arranged the grand­ daughter of the late Ring, borne on a man's shoulders was brought into the enclosure, precede-, and followed by her attendants in single file, and sat in front of the body of spectators which occupied the middle of the area. Facing them, and between them and the dancers and singers who wore placed at the head of the enclosure stood the 100 armed men, who whvn the dancers commenced, inclined to the right and leit, fell back with a curved line with the 10 musicians. At the opposite end of the area was the court of the okooah Hoodahoodah, with three shapeless stumps dressed with tapas and a shrub hung around with tappers, leaves and wreaths. Outside of the enclosure the 12 men in regimentals of American <"nd European style, with guns and bayonets, patrolled during the dance. of the whole village seemed to be occupied and fixed. The attention Seate-- in the mid­ st of this multitude, we were more deeply impressed with the fact that we -117- �* are surrounded with the heathen, who are so closely connected with us and dependent on us for instruction and that it is desirable to lift up the gospel trumpet to rouse to nobler pursuits,, their immortal minds now engrossed with these transitory trifles of time, and to direct their attention to those spiritual and eternal things which belong to their everlasting peace. When the dancing had continued about half an hour there was a little interval, and our company retired, conducted by the kanaka m'iti, or the good man -.v'ho wa.s employed to keep order, and passing by the court, or little morea, of the God of the dance, the Inquiry was made, ''Is this the Okooah Hoodahoodah, " and our conductor replied with apparent earnestness, "It is the Okooah Soodahoodah,'" imitating niasolf the motions of the dancers; but another native Mho stood by took care to say in English, "It is all play." This is the most forbidding part of the play, and whatever may he the gratification o; disgust of the parts of it, we can never be pleased with this in its present form. Feb. 25. - Sabbath - Sermon this mornin by Br. B. on the love of God's word, as the medium and measure of spiritual enjoyment. "Great peace have they which love thy law and nothing shall offend them". At the conference this evening, our pupils wore much interested with the story of Joseph. 26. - Last night our slumbers were disturbed by the roar of cannon and the rattle of small arms, which has continued all day. We at first supposed that the firing announced the approach or arrival of the King, but it appears to be the expressions of the joy and homage of the people at the birth of the heir of Krymokoo, which, though in the feeblest state of helpless infancy, is considered as a chief of high blood, and of great hope to the nation, probably as the successor of his father. The fond­ ness of this people for burning the incense of powder to their chiefs, is very great. It is conjectured by some gentlemen present that not much less than 200 have been consumed on this occasion. And much of the firing has been at the very door where the sick mother with her new born babe is confined, and cannot but be injurious to both. Ardent spirits imtemperately used, generally make a part of the means or expressions of joy on every convenient occasion. - 118 . �* < This afternoon a heavy shower of rain interrupted the public dance, which has for some weeks been continued with a view in part to honor this child whose birth is hailed with so much clamor, and the master of the dance, beinR offended, chastises the God of the dance with a cudgal, be­ cause he sent so much rain, and many of the dancers complained aloud that there was too much rain. Whether this singular maneuver is to be set down as an acknowledgment or renunciation of this deity, or as mere play, it is perfectly impossi le for us to determine with satisfaction to our­ selves. Like the odrinary worship of Idols, it carries the marks of the most palpable absurdity and inconsistence. The feelings exhibited are doubtless highly displeasing to Jehovah who sendeth rain upon the just and on the unjust, and gives us fruitful seasons, demanding our most cordial complacency in all the dispensations of hi. providence. - This morning the :;ong of joy at the birth of the young chi is turned into mourning at his early death. The spirit of the little stranger, unable to bear the rude honors, and the clustering sorrows to which it w s heir, has fled, and its feeble frame, infected with disease entailed on it by vice, in common with many in this land of pollution, descends to the dust, and with it the hopes which its fond parents and this nation had placed upon it. A large proportion of the infant offspring of this people, die at a very early period, either from the vices or di­ seases of parents, or the want of proper parental or medical attention. Today an intoxicated seaman c.lied to buy Krog and received a bible. March 3. - Yesterday and today, four children who had been taken into our family have left us, as four others had done within a few weeks. These eight are the children of native parents, and the remaining six who have been considered as members of the family, and whom we still claim and love, are mixt; the seventh is an adult female lately taken in on trial, and the eighth is a favorite boy of Krymokao, taken to board for a season. The reasons which we suppose have induced the children to leave us are aversion to labor and impatience of restraint, and a general impression which their parents and relatives seem to have, that it is rather disgraceful especially for young females to labor. -119- Though their �services have been small and intended to be carefully adapted to their capacities and their dispositions, and connected with their studies, yet parents, in some instances, appear to be unwilling that they should work at all, while they and the children too, would otherwise consider instruct­ ion in this family desirable. H , . Sabbath - Brother T. preached. Soon after divine service a loud wailing was heard from the village, which indicated that the wife of Krymokoo, who had been declining rapidly during the week, was expiring. The day succeeding the birth of her child Bhe suffered a general ablution in cold water, and has since been bathed successively in warm and cold water. Though afflicted with dysentery, attended with considerable fever, she has been repeatedly carried out in the night, when almost helpless, and immersed in a pond of water to cool the fiery heat* When this crying commenced, Bro. B. and T. repaired to the house where she was lodged, which was surrounded and filled by many of the weeping relatives, and found her shrieking and struggling in the agonies of death, beyond the reach of medical aid or religious instruction, and seeming to have none to comfort her as she passed through the dark valley. Much as it seemed desirable to give her one kind word of consolation, to direct her depairing eyes to Jesus, and in humble faith to commend her spirit to his all gracious hands, it was now too late. had just been begun was now over. The work of her instruction which Gov. Boka, whose wife she had formerly been, sitting upon the mat at her head, called the brethren to a seat near her, until every sign of life disappeared. He then asked Hr. B. if she were dead, and being answered in the affirmative, gave him his hand and his aloha, as though he wished him to retire, then turning his face up­ ward, set up, with many others a loud wailing. were assembled. About 200 of the people Some appeared to exhibit extreme anguish, crying with *Nr. Marin and Boka advised that she should not be carried to the water. She plead that she might be carried, saying that unless they should do it she should soon die, but if they would continue the practice as they had done during four nights she hoped to live till Krymokoo and her father Kikooawah could arrive from the windward Islands. �loud and piteous moans, wringing their hands while floods of tears ran down their sable faces, some weeping with less noise, some crying aloud without tears, others sitting in client sadness on the ground. Stunned with the shrill jargon, the brethren retired from this hiddeous din which continued till night, and soon after they returnee home, three cannon were fired from the fort which it customary at the death of a chief. Thus has the King of kings written sorrow upon sorrow for tne first chief in this nation, while he and the nation are shut out from the sources of con­ solation. ome years since this chief, when a former wife eiope from him for a season was so angry that he told Tamahamaha that he wanted to burn up the world; and the King told him to burn - and he set fire to the village of Sanaroorah and destroyed a considerable p.wrt of it. He, how­ ever recovered her, but she died ten days after the death of Tamahamaha, and he took from his brother Boka, this woman, much younger than himself, a daughter of a high chief, young prince, son J&ikooawah who is now the guardian of the of T mahamaha. To supply his place, noka took to him­ self the wife of young Tamah&maha, nephew of the late king. Now Jehovah has taken from Krymokoo both wife and child, and we hope it may lead him to choose a better portion. This morning Br. 3. called on Boka to propose preaching a general sermon in consequence of the death of Rrymokoo's wife. When he first came to the house he was told by several that he was not there. He said her father was soon expected, and if he should approve, it would be "miti". About noon the father, Kikiiawha arrived with Arymokoo, who was much affected with the heavy tidings which he had heard as he entered the harbor. After a few hours, hr. B. propose, to Rlkooawah to have funeral services, and he said if &rymokoo would like it it would be "Miti"; but him he was not allowed to see at that time, and as the drinking and crying continued it was thought to be an unfavorable time to put the question to him, and Hr. Marin agreed to take the first favorable moment to propose the subject. We are told that there will be no open burial of thin deceased chi fess, that her flesh will be secretly interred ,-.nd h r bones preserved. As an expression of regard to her many of the people hav the hair cut off from the sides of the head so as to make two spots bare just above -121- �* the ears. ! Some burn their faces so as to make permanent scars. done with the semi-circular end of a piece of bark set on fire. This is Or the bark may be called semicyiindrical, and the scar which the burning end of it makes is semicircular. Many each scars appear on the faces, shoul­ der, arms &c. of the gre t proportion of the females. A large proportion of the adult population have lost a part of their fore teeth, having knocked them out as expressions oi regard to some distinguished chief deceased. 'i'nis morning a man called on us to procure some alum to relieve his aching gums, lacerated and bleeding, having two teeth in his hand, sup­ posed to be just knocked out as a token of affection to the deceased chiefess. Brother visited the house of mourning this afternoon as he had done in the morning, and witnesseo a singular scene. Some were amusing themselves by cutting off each other's hair close to the head over the ears and indul ing in loud laughter, some were lying upon their faces, ap­ parently sympathizing with the bereaved father, and uttering loud wailing with tears, others were cheerfully employed in playing cards, and others appeared to have used the bottle too freely to be qualified for mourning or mirth. hile Kry.nokoo, within the curtains which enclosed the space whore his wife died, (for she had not been allowed a bed or bedstead in her sickness, but lay upon a mat spread on the ground) was not to be seen. From this enclosure the mother of young Tamahamaha came out and said on the subject of funer . 1 services, which had been proposed, "I will have no praying". Something like this may be the sentiment of the nation, observed the concert. Today Xrymokoo to drown sorrow and dissipate the gloom of mourning engaged cheerfully and heartily in play, at a game of which he appears to be excessively fond, and in which the king and highest chiefs spend much time. It is called ?oo-pin-e-pin-e or ha-no-ah. Eight or ten men sit down to the game in a circle, divided into two par Lies. Between them lie o bunches of tapper contiguous, under all of which one man having taken a stone in his hand, passes his hsnd, leaving the stone under one of - 122 - �! ! * # them, and the parties take their tarns in guessing at the place of the stone on a wager, striking two out of five, with a small wand. Today Honoree , vith the consent and advice of the brethren at Atooi returned, on account of his exposure to temptation there. The young nan, a small chief, lately returned from Boston has entered their school and offers to be taeir interpreter. The family there, generally were well. Mrs. E. had, a few days before he left, been confined with a daughter. This is the fourth daughter in a row born in this infant church. Another son of Tamoree has lately died and George P. remains the only surviving son. ^J83.!,Marjf y, _ brothers B. and C. passing up through the valley of Hanoroorah, ascended to the high cliffs in the center of this Island and from a bald precipice which overlooks the district of Kolow, enjoyed an interesting prospect of the Island, including a wide extent of the peaceful Pacific on both sides. The mountains are in part clothed with perennial verdure, cheered v.ith the singing of birds, and enjoy perpetual spring, and from them descent rivulets which water the pi; inn below, affording convenient seats for mills, factories, &c. Some of the mountains appear to be but stupendous piles of rocks, or masses of half-melted stone and earth, which seem to exhibit the effects of volcanic eruptions in former ages. The path from Hanoroorah to Kolow ascends gradually from the former 7 or 8 miles, when you unexpectedly find yourself at once standing on the very verge of a precipice whica is nearly perpendicular several hundred feet apparently, almost from the level of the sea, and yet you seem to be as far below the points and summits on your right and left as when you stand on the beach. Difficult as the passage is, the natives arc almost con­ stantly ascending and descending this precipice from morning till night. Here it is said, a considerable army was driven off headlong and dashed to pieces and destroyed by Tamahamaha when he conquered the Island. This is the principal communication between the southern and northern parts of the Island except by water. The low forests which contain a consid­ erable v riety of trees and shrubs, appear not to be designed to encour­ age architecture or extensive manufacturies, but what appears here seems only calculated for fuel or the slight and temporary habitations of the -123- �w * natives. From the side of the mountain on your right as you past.; up the valley, a torrent of water appears to Is uo, and descends, it would seem two or three hundred feet, bounding, rolling, foaming down the almost perpendicular rock. Here the natives say, is the residence of the akooah Mo-oa, or the Reptile God, which resembles a large shark, and devours men, and liven in the ground and in the water. attempts Many of the natives have to describe this Okooah and they generally exhibit a er<. t de­ gree of earnestness and c r e u l i t y about it. the Aio-oa"? Ask them, "Have you seen "Ao, no" is the answer, on^ man only, who a long time ago went there to cut wood for a house, sa, him, nd all the roat h d only heard of him. **Rut the story is doubtless false - we will go and examine the spot - ae do not believe there is any such mo-oa there, and if there Is it cannot be a god". " e are afraid", the natives reply, "none dare to go there, the mo-oa would eat you up quick". "Besides the house of Akooah lio-ao is in the ground where you cannot see it '. All the evidence that appears of-the existence of a lar^e reptile ther-j which devours men, rests on the testimony os a single men who escaped however to tell the story. The principal reptile which the Island affords is a small lizard about 6 inche.', in length, inoffensive but numerous, is sometimes called an-Okooah nd has heretofore been worshiped. On either aide of the path to Koiow, not far from the precipice which the footmen ascend and descend, lie two stones which are called Akooah, and are covered with dally offerings of le ves, spire;: of gras ., bits of tapper, &c. laid on by the passing traveler with the hope of go;<d weather and good luck in this rough and dangerous path. Some say they are mere stones, and others keep up the practice of presenting some little offering to them when they pass, to prevent it from rainin , with at: much sine rity and as go^d reason as many who hear the sound of the church going bell, and who might attend to the sure word of prophecy, but who through ignorance and sin and superstition, not to say Idolatry, attempt to prohibit the access of evil spirits by n< ilins an old horse-shoe to the threshold of their door, or to the masts of their ship. Rut the ^ing and uoen call it nonsense. 9 , - Bros. B. and T. called on Xrymokoo and obtained his a . probation to preach a funeral sermon on the evenin -124- Sabbath. He was at play near �! * the h o m e where his wife died, and appeared to be much interested in his favorite game. Two of the caiefs, Kleohauna and Kamahamaha, engaged with him, each broke a straw between his fingers to determine where to strike for the hidden stone. Kleohauna having wound the two ends of the straw or rush around his forefingers, directed his eyes tow rd heaven for a moment, and then broke it and carefully examined the p?rt. of the joint of rupture, to see on which side of a cert in point the stem might be found. 8a), Mat-] i _ yhe King arrived from Nowe in the Barge, and the day has been, on the part of the people, devoted in a good measure to the firing of cannon and other expressions of joy or of honor of like nature, and on our part to special efforts to obtain from the government an acknowledgment of the Sabbath. It was proposed, this morning, previous to the arrival of the King, that to the measures already taken, we should add our special prayers that tomorrow might be to this people in an important sense the beginning of Sabbaths. On presenting our views to Krymokoo, he expressed a willingness, not only to listen to a funeral sermon, but to have the national dance suspended, but added that the King would doubtless choose to have it continued. As Bros. B. and T . approached the King, one of his servants met them and said as he opened the gate, "The King, he getting worse now" - but they found him in good health, but quite too weary to attend to their message, and the usual interchange of friendly compliments was the substance of their interview. Our views were explain­ ed to Nr. Marin, who agreed to propose them to the government, with respect to suspending the dance on the morrow. Received an interesting visit this afternoon from Cox, a high chief, who appeared to be much pleased. Mrs. C. showed him by experiment the use of spinning-wheels, both linen and cotton. This evening, Hannah H. came to us in distress to tell us that Boka would require her to dance tomorrow if the King should desire it, and the other three of our pupils also, who have before been excused on the Sabbath. The family spent an hour in conversation and prayer on the subject - and we agreed to apply to the Ring in the morning. 11. - Sabbath - The brethren early repaired to the lodgings of the -125- �King to secure the favorable moment when he should awake from his nine. But he coaid not be seen. Hade known our errand to Boka, end the queen, who s, id we must wait till the King should awake, and ask him. The queen S'id if our pupils belonged to her dance she would excuse them, and on request :he agreed to ask the King. Soon after Hannah and ? came to our house in tears, with the confirmed impression that they should not be released. At 10 o'clock a considerable congregation were collected in front of tne house Rhera Rikarika died, composed of the Masters and officers of vessels in port, foreign residents and natives. Kikeoavah, Krymokoo, g2 / aud a nephew of Tamahamaha, connected with the deceased, listened to a Mar? funeral ser ron and other a; roprit te exercises. The sermon was preceded by the anthem, "By the rivers of Babylon we sat down and wept": Ashworth's 137 ?s. - Br. B. preached from Gen. 3:19, giving a short view of the creation, fall, death, and resurrect-on of man. preter. Nr. Maria was inter­ But as his voice was very low and he seemed somewhat unaccustom­ ed to interprit the language of Canaan, it was affecting to see H. H. sit down to whisper in the ear of Kikeoava's wife the substance of the sermon as it was delivered, mingling their silent tears. Krymokoo gave an attentive ear to the first intelligible gospel sermon which he ever heard. May the Lord sanctify it to his heart, and to the good of the nation. This afterno n, in order to get the King to dispense \vith the ex­ pected dance, or if possible to get him to excuse our pupils, who were afraid thus to trifle .ith the commands of God, nr. R. went again to see him, and met hia returning, half intoxicated from bathing, attended by a noisy train of armed men, and taking him by the arm, accompanied him to the house of the Gov., giving him here and there a word of the message from the King of Kings, telling him this day was the Sabbath of the great Jehovah, and endeavoring to dissuade him from pursueing the intended amusement of the dance, but apparently in vain. Re said it was the cus­ tom of the country to dance, that it could not be hindered, and besides he was going away tomorrow - he wished himself to see it. Finding him inflexible, we entreated the Ring to excuse the pupils of the L a b b t h �! * school who wished to attend that Instead of the dance, engaging that they would willingly dance before him on any other day if he should require it, but all to no purpose. "I wish to see them dance today" was the word of the king. It was then proposed that the dance should be suspended on the succeeding Sabbath, end the Ring g^ve his consent. But when that point was immediately stated to Bo&a, he replied with promptness and decision, "We ..ill dance. We have concluded to give up all taboos"- and immediately turned away, though he had before said that it was not he but the King that wished our pupils to dance. The drum had already given the signal for the multitude to assemble, and Br. B. retired; leaving his message and the infatuated Ring to the disposal of the sover­ eign Ruler of the nations. Z^arJlH. - visltea the Ring and chiefs, again, conversed with the Ring and queen particularly on the late appearances of idol wor&hip, and they both declared the whole to be mere play and nonsense, and that they had nothing more to do v.ith these foolish gods. Br. B. attempted to explain to Rleohanna the duties of the Sabbath, of prayer, ^c., he said with apparent simplicity and seriousness, you must pray Jehovah to give the Ring a g o d heart and make him stop drinking rum. "Very well, we will, and you, too, must pray to him for the same purpose." learn more about it first," he replies. The wife of Kileoavah who w s present, said, " hen I eat I thank Jehovah." by Thomas H o p e . "But I wish to She has been instructed When one of the brethren told Kleohanna that when God made the first man Adam, he made him holy, the chief replied, "I suppose he was about the same as you". While tiis ought to make us blush with a sense of our imp rfections and depravity, it is a pleasing evidence of the good opinion which the people entertain of the missionary. At our meeting for prayer and mutual consultation we concluded that it was expedient for one of the preachers to visit the station at Atooi, to preach and administer the ordinances of baptism and the Lords supper, and to do what could be done in a fe.. weeks to strengthen the brethren there, and to encourage the Xing in what we consider a good beginning. Both he and George have particularly requested it. -127- �* ! Endeavored to consider the import and practical uses of that pass.ge of scripture, addressee by J e h o v h to Moses, "Let me alone, that I may destroy this people". 14. - 3rd. Quarterly examination of our school. A respectable number of gentlemen attended, and were highly gratified /.ith the specimens exhibited of important attainments, and with the decorum of the school, which now consists of 30 scholars. These have been divided and placed under the care and instruction of Rr. and sister T . , Brother and sister L. and sister B. The two young men favorites of the Xing under the care of Br. T. spelled with facility and accuracy in lobsters 36 table; read intelligently a paragraph in the New Testament, and exhibited in their copy books very good specimens of plain penmanship. These youths,G. Hilman, I. lewis, Wm. guntette read the decalogue, and received, each a bible as a premium. H. H. and Wm. B. were able to answer correctly, in English and understandingly, all the questions in Watts first catechism. One of the boys of Krymokoo, whom we call Isaac Northwest, a native of the R.'-. coast, besides exhibiting in common with others, desirable improve­ ment in spelling &c., gratified the company by some drawings of ships, in which it was said by some of the gentlemen present, that he discovered the taste of his countrymen. to many in the school. He is a promising youth, though not superior The whole examination including the children of Capt. C. and John Honoree, occupied an hour and a half, to which succeeded a short address and prayer. Pleased with what we acknowledge as the smiles of providence on our full efforts thus far, we dismissed our previous school for a week. We had invited and expected the Sing to attend, but he did not favor as with his company. , the young prince with some others under the instruction of Thomas hopoo at Mowe, and about 30 pupils at Atooi, together with those who have left our family school and those who remain, mako in the whole ;bout 80 pupils who have been under the Instruction of the mission the last quarter, and many of these are, we think, exerting a salutary influence in favor of the mission and of Christianity, and may be, with respect to the nation, a little leaven which will leaven the whole lump. procession passed our doors from the village of -128- �) * Hanarooah to the new house lately built for the King at Witete, about a mile eastward of us. Two wives of the Ring rode in a pleasure wagon lately purchased of Capt. S., and drawn by natives. The Xing marched on foot, followed by & guard of about 200 hundred armed men, and accom­ panied by many wearie men, omen and children. At he passed he came to our enclosure, shook hands with the brethren and asked for our hand cart for himself to ride in. the traders. But unfortunately it had been lent to some of One of his attendants pointed out to him the house in which Dr. filliams and his patient were lodged, and said to him, "That is the house where the man who had his arm cut off w^s cured." Since that event we have heard little s. id about our hostility to England and we taink our attention to an unfortunate British seaman was blessed to re­ move or soften prejudice, .-jid silence some unreasonable conjectures and suspicions with respect to oar designs. Last evening an American Brig, Capt. Preble, from Boston, arrived and entere.. the harbor this morning. We are disappointed in not receiving any communication from our friends, and the more so as the Captain informs us he was both at liberty and willing to bring letters. But his embarkation was rather sudden, and besides he thinks it probable that we have letters on the way and not far distant, on board a vessel bringing a consul to the Sandwich Islands from the United States of America. j82.J,NarJi6. - Excursion to aolow. This morning Bro. T. and 3. with the children of the family and other members of the school set off on a walk to visit the district on the opposite side of the Island. Reached the precipice at the distance of 7 or 8 miles, in the period of 3 hours, enjoying nearly the same prospect as was described on the 7th inst., aideu by a good glass. and The descent of the precipice is by a very irregular rugged path, winding, at first by a gentle slope along the side of the impending rock and then by steeper efforts nhere the traveler must cling with his hands and creep from crag to crag, a distance of laO or 200 feet, ascending and descending, and then passing off in an angle of the mountain which projects more into the valley than where you first arrive at the precipice. Doxn this steep, our little company descended where it would seem impossible for almost any domestic animal to ascend -129- �with the aid of human hands. Formerly the traveler descended, assisted by ropes, another perpendicular part of the rock, before path or ladder was discovered. this singular Having walked about a mile into the valley of Kolow, secluded as it is by mountains from the rest of the Island, which is itself secluded from the rest of the world, joined by a number of the natives of the valley, our adventurers sat down under a shady tree upon a littl* hill. Three of our pupils read and interpreted to the listening followers the first of Mrs. Barlauld's hymns in prose. After singing one of the songs of Zion in this strange land, and a prayer to the promised Inheritor of the heathen, sr. R. preached a sermon to this little group of 30 or 40 souls, the first, doubtless, ever heard in this valley. Honoree interpreted, and closed the interview by a prayer in the language of the country. The design of the discourse was to make known some of the first truths respecting the character and works of the Creator and Redeemer of the world. At 2 o'clock, P.M. our company, consisting of more than 20, began to retrace their steps, and at 3 gained the height of the precipice in safety but with much toil and sweat, and here joined in thanksgiving to our Preserver. Then proceeding a little further to the plact where the four stones lie that are caller gods, sat down upon the grass to a com­ fortable meal prepared by K.H., lifting up a prayer for a blessing and returning thanks to Jehovah. Thence returned home in peace. It was in­ tended to make the excursion instructive as well as pleasant to our pupils, and they seemed to feel a grest pleasure in viewing what they saw and heard as the work of Jehovah, considering even the singing of the birds as expressions of his praise. On the precipice where the trades generally blow with great force and produce effects similar to an overflowing river, at 3 o'clock the ther­ mometer stood t 70°, and on the plain at 8 A.M. 79°, and midway the temperature of the running water was 64^. anniversary of the death of Tamahamaha is celebrated by a noisy feast, though it is about 7 weeks loss than two years since that event. At evening two of the brethren called on the King, merry he was with strong drink, and he immediately demanded of them, "What is the �! * ! * reason you. did cot cone to my dinner? This is my great day, in which by a good feast and many guns I w^nt to commomorate the death of my father". i<e could only say, "We did not know that you desired us to come, but if you '.lea<,e, r.s tomorrow ia the :t..bb<;th, ' to hie death'. "ill preach a sermon in refer- Re replied, "Had you done this today I should been like it, but tomorrow morning i go to mowe." "Veil, if you please w prepare a sermon and be ready next year." will To this he seemed hardly ready to reply, and a white resident comina in drunk, the king commanded the Capt. of the C l e o p a t r s narge to bring him a bottle of rum, and taking it, rose from his seat with considerable majesty said to the brethren, "I give you this bottle of rum, take it and go home." Then taking a tumbler, (for he usually drinks rum by tumblers) drank hie ''aloha" to the mission­ aries, and they retired, proposing to see him in the morning before he should sail. _ g^bbath - The King surrounded with his usual throng w?*a resum­ ing his cups and 1 oking for a favorable wind to wait him to Rowe, as the brethren called to see him. It was proposes to his consideration whether in case there was a head wind he would not like to stay till tomorrow, so have a religious meeting and a sermon. He ropliod, 'If there should be a head wind I could beat this way and th,.t way and go up quick", nefore nr. n. left him he said to him, "I hope thit by and by Ring Mehoreho will drink very little rum." by - not nov,". The king replied promptly, "By and by - by and After conversing with a number of individuals on the duties of the Sabbath, nr. n. said to the King, "I go now to my house to attend on the worship of God", rhe king said, "You must pray Jehovah to give me good wind, that a may go to ..nowe and by and by come back. to h ve it blow from this quarter but from this". wait for it, perhaps you will have a good wind. A do not like "Tomorrow, if you will Be will pray to Jehovah for this, end i hope he sill give you n good heart, a go.)d kingdom, good caiei's and people and great prosperity", and returning his hearty "Aloha", Br. a. left him, and .towards evening the x.ing sailed with his little fleet The Cleopatra .barge commanded by the king when he is a passenger, other­ wise by Capt. Jack ;.nd uapt. Adams, ailing master, the brig Thaddens, illiam sumner sailing master, -,?m. Tennooe, supercargo, together winn the -131- �! brig Neo, Capt. Bakle, and the Atooi schooner Eas. Capt. ^adworth. The design is, it is said, to bring down the whole retinue of the King* This embarkation was, perhaps a kind of substitute for the National dance today. Ve enjoyed the exercises of public worship an usual. on the folly of kicked men making a mock at sin. Br. T. preached Two small chiefs, Peho and Hole, according to their promise, came to the meeting, with whom, in connection with other nativ e, we had an interesting conversation after the sermon. They exhibited some knowledge of the truths of salvation, and a degree of confidence in them, but seemed to think the blessings now proposed were intended rather for the rising than tne risen generation of this land. Capt. Preble visited the Sabbath scnool, with pleasure. M3?7l9. - This morning Br. L. accompanied by t.'m. Beals set out on an ex­ ploring tour to make the circuit of the Island of 7,'oahoo, with the design to converse with the inhabitants at their dwellings, make k n o n no them our object and collect information respecting the people and the country. 0 - Obtained the approbation oi Rrymokoo, to set up our new house. Ee proceeds today to the mountains in the northwestern part of the island, to superintend the business of cutting sandal-wood, the principal article of e portation at present, from the Islands. Twelve thousand pickle of sandal-wood, amounting to 120,000 dollars have within a few months been sold to two purchasers, notwithstanding their embarrassments irom former contracts. Krymokoo had sent before him a considerable quantity of bread, rice, pork, liquors &c., in b-rrels and hogsheads, and had borrowed, and ent round by water, our oxcart, to transport his provisions from the beach to the mountains. Re intends to be 6 or 8 weeks on this expedition. 22. - Commencement of the 4th quarter of the school. Capt. Allen returned from tar coast of Mexico. Ship Maro, Safely moored in the harbor, Capt. A. favored us immediately with a friendly call, took tea with us, and examined our garden planted in December, and now flourishing, affording us a variety of vegetables for several weeks past, beans, corn, cucumbers, radishes &c. He expressed much satisfaction and invited the family to dine on board. 23. - Lart evening Hr. L. g n d Wm. B. returned from their tour, arriv­ ing in safety at 11 , pleased with their excursion. -132- The inhabitants �# ' uniformly appeared to be not only inoffensive but friendly, pleased to show them kindness when they had opportunity. In some instances whore the poor natives .ere unable to afford them the nourishment which they needed, they wept with sympathy for the weary and hungry travellers, and made them welcome to the best their humble cottages afforded, both by night and by day. They appeared ready to listen to what they were told of God and the first precepts of his law, of the Savior and the first principles of his gospel. Some of the natives had learned some passages of scripture from our pupils and seemed desirous to learn more. In one or two instances a large crowd of natives accompanied them 4 or 5 hundred rode, to gratify curiosity. Br. L. saw some evidenced of what may be called the remaining shreds of Idol worship; a shapeless stone or two, decorated with tapper, receiving the continued offerings of grass, leaves, &c. Returning from Wimaah, they met the chief Krymokoo, with about 200 men and women, pro­ ceeding to the work of cutting sandal-wood. taro for refreshment. He gave them some fish and From this survey of the Island, Br. L. estimated the number of houses at about 4000. Allowing, on an average, 5 souls to each house, the population would be 20,000, which is probably sufficiently high, tho' former visitors have e, timatet the population at 60,,'00. Doubtless the number of inhabitants has been, since its invasion by Tamahamaha, greatly diminished, by war, by a cruel superstition, by vices introduced or encouraged by foreigners, and by pestilence. Breble, and the schooner Eagle, Capt Cole, sailed suddenly for Atooi. Br. B. who had been promised two days notice of the sailing of the Eagle, had no notice of it till her foretop s.il wa' loosed as a signal for sailing immediately, and the Becket was already out of harbor. two weeks it was As the Eagle was expected to return in less than thought a. favorable opportunity to visit that station, and Br. I), speaking a passabe to Atooi, engaged to be ready in an hour, not requesting them, however, to wait for him at all if they should be ready sooner, as the two vessels were evidently on a strife. She sailed in 05 minutes, just as Br. B's trunk was carried out to be sent on board and thus the plan was providentially thwarted. But we are encouraged to hope that other opportunities will so n occur equally as good. -133- �The family, with the exception of Uapt. C. and 'ife, dine on hoard the ship Maro, at the polite request of Capt. Allen of Nantucket. acknowledged himself to be ; "Friend". He He drinks neither spirits nor \ine. Bo weapons of war appear about his cabin. Maintains good order on board without profane swearing or cursing, and appears like a substantial friend and neighbor. He showed us among-other things, a quantity of a singular kind of matter called ambergris, taken from a whale since he left us, and weighing about SO lbs, av., which, it is said, will fetch its weight in gold. This is an instance of singular prosperity. not one whale in a thousand affords this matter. Perhaps The same power which brought the fish with the piece of m m e y to Peters hook, can as easily reward those who make sacrifices for the cause of charity. Capt. A . , when he called here a few months since made a donation to this mission of about 60 dollars, and he has received his hundred fold in special prosperity. - Preaching today from Lake 18:20. 28. - Yesterday iirs. R. and T . , attended by some of the scholars, went to Pearl river to see John Ee, a member of the school and favorite youth of the King and who was sick with a diarrhoea. They expected to find him confined to the house, but he was able to walk about a little and appeared to be convalescent. Finding the walk twice as long as they at first apprehended, the brethren were unable to return the same day, and of course were obliged to be absent from their companions for the night, though in the good providence of God they had not before been called to such a separation since their union with them, which is about 630 days. Now by the same providence, cast upon the hospitality of th( heathen, 16 miles from the bosom of the mission family, having a thin mat spread on the ground for a bed, and an outrigger of a canoe for a pillow, they laid themselves down to rest, having in social prayer commended themselves, and their helpers, and the heathen around them to the care and protection of the omnipresent and preserved in safety and peace. Jehovah for the night, and were This morning they read and expounded the decalogue to about 60 listening natives at the house of B-e, where they lodged. At another place, returning, spoke to about 30, and at another to about 20, on the great things of the kingdom. As they stopped a few minutes, a man came and sat down on the bare ground near where they stood -134- �manifesting a desire to see them. ho replied, "I do not know." Bro. R. asked him who made the earth"? "Y.'ho made the sun?" believe there is somebody up there a ho msde it", the stars?". '*1 do not know but we "-'.'ho me.de the moon and "There must be somebody up there who made them". tell you, He is Jehovah, the great God who made all things. "I can He is wise and 4-0 ed and v.e must worship him? ""ell? he replied? you know alt about it, aw ao net :now anything about it." Another who csme to hear seid, "This mu^t be tw<e true God, end another said, "If this God will bring my father back to life then 1 will believe and worship him". It was answered, "At. the last day all that are dead will be brought to life", should tw glad to see that, some said they ^evoral children r e r u s t e d the privilege of attending school. (7 April 2. - Two Russian ships of discovery arrived today at this port, the Otkritic, com. Vassilicff Lieut ? Aveenoff, Helenolc and Raylo and the Blagonamiromey, Capt. Schiche-mareff, Lieut. Lasaruff. ed from t. Petersburg 1819. 'They sail­ aounded the Gape of Good hope, Port J.okson, Kamchatka, pwwa. - .Sound, Morfolk Sound, California, thence to those Islands. Having lost s fa* boards and plank the brethren removed the timber for our house from the beach to our enclosure to secure it from thieves. a. - Today the King arrived with his fleet, consisting of the uleop atra Rar.ge, the Thaddeus, the heo, the Columbia, the Baurdeau Backet, and the Atooi schooner, Eos. all crowdea with passengers. The Ring in the Barge, apparently afraid of the Russian ship of war, silently anchored several miles distant, -nd sailed for Roka to meet him in a double canoe. At evening the Rarge entered the harbor with the usual firings. Kahooman- oo, and the five wives of Rehoreho, have arrived with their principal retinue, eith a view to a residence here. 4. - The King visited our establishment this morning with some of his i.ives and attendants, examined our w e l l , cooetng'-house, stove &o., pron­ ouncing them "miti". Rolled awhile without ceremony on one of oua beds, heard the children recite, at his requ st, their Sabbath school lessons, and returned to the village, drawn with speed by his servants, on our hand-ca.rt, sitting on the bottom and riding backward. Then the Russian. �officers wore introduced to him, but es'he had no place on shore where ho could sak thea to sit down, or give them comfortable seats, he took them to the elegant dining room of the uleopatras Barge where they were well accommodated, nd politely serve, with a glass of wine, and welcomed on board with 8 or 10 guns. When they had made known their business, obtained permission to procure supplies., to make observations, ac., they were conducted by aro. B. to the missionary establishment and introduces to the family. We were happy to see so many of the subjects of the good Alexander et our house as friends and neighbors. They were generally dressed in the uniform of the navy officers, with their side arms. A priest of the Greek church, 73 years old, in a long, large black cloak, anc a cross hang on air neck, two physicians, , naturalist and an astron­ omer attended the Com., Capt., 'and their officers. Two of the attendants spoke English with facility, some Latin, some Spanish, and all aucaian. The Commodore inquired whether we were supported by the American govern­ ment, how long w e had been hero and how long we intended bo stay, appeared pleased with our enterprise, and ssid all nations would approve oi It. Today our beloved hopoo, who landed at Wltiti yesterday, arrived at our dwellings, end. was received gladly, ho h,;S suffered much at wows, partly through want of comfortable food, ..nd partly through the insults and violence repeatedly offered him by a quarrelsome white man, who had been discharged from the ship Volunteer, Capt. n. Re is doubtless more lawless than any native with whom we have intercourse. With unprovoked fury, he once flew at Thos. hopoo with a pair of large tailors sheers, seizing him and threatening to cut his soul out. We have no prospect of security or redress from insults of this kind to be attained from the government. The practice of discharging and putting ashore turbulent seamen on these Islands must have a most pernicious effect on the people in retarding the progress of the gospel, in e,posing our quietude and safety. 6 . - According to previous repuest, the Russian officers in port visited our school and supped with the family. They appeared to be pleas­ ed with the state of the school and with the improvement of the pupils, and with oar general prospects. The Commodore spoke of the superiority - 136 - �of our plan over the catholics of California, as we were attempting to promote learning as well as Christianity. He says the priests made slaves of those whom they attempted to proselyte. From what we have seen of these gentlemen, they appear to he well educated, attached to their Emperor, and exceedingly happy in each others society, and kindly disposed towards us as American missionaries. ^ 7. - Another l'..<ss hy, thieves. Gooas to the amount of 50 dollars were stolen last night by a thief who crept through a window into the ware-house. Among the articles taken here 6 or 7 yds of coarse blue broadcloth, 4 pieces of blue cotton, *nd four axes. We have acquainted the King with the fact, but there is little prospect of finding the goods or detecting the thief. But we must, in this land, make up our minds to take patiently the spoiling of our goods. 3. - Preaching today, "s'e glory in tribulation also". - followed by Milton Morbray. ')ne of tho Russian officers who was present, Mr. Boyle, finding that sister B. was unwell, kindly proposed to bring one of their physicians, who soon c me and offered .Avice, for loss of appetite, head­ ache, ophthalmia, obstipatis, Pa., fo.'* ..aich she h.;S seriously fel^ the need of a physician, <.nd is desirous .to notice the kind and mysterious providence which sends us so seasonr.b?.y from j issia, a physician educated in Moscow. 9. - The King and queen dined on hoard the Commodore's ship, sleep­ ing an hour in- the cabin before dinner. Br. D. having- gone on b o n d to attain the megisine prepared for sister B., was. requested to dine and ask a blessing at the table. The Commodore said to the King, "-<e acknow­ ledge Jehovah as .the giver of our food." s?e hope this interview ahich the. King now anjoys with these Russian gentleman will do him good. 11 . - Today Kamamalao called with five full pieces of the best calico, which she wished to have cut and a.de into gowns for herself. Though she has many go as for herself already made, -he seldom wears one. As some of the sisters are unwell, and h ve as much on their hands as duty seemed to require for the present, she was told that ehen our new house should be erected, and the sisters should have a good place to eork upon, her a owns should be made. *he said the Kins: would not let us �+ erect our house, and ve gave her no other encouragement about the govns, so she carried away her cloth. 12. - This morning the King passed towards Wititi, drawn in Mr. Holmes hand-waggon by his servants. hortly after his wives, following him, ctlled at the schoolroom and Kamamaloo requested that the children should repeat their lessons after which the Royal ladies served themselves with a tumbler of rum, and passed on. At evening they returned, the ^ing riding in the little waggon with one of his wives at his feet, and the others running before him. Thus they spend their days in trifling, while Jesus offers them his salvation. The family dined on board the Commodore's ship, agreeably to a polite request previously given by him, and received much kind attention. Jhese ships are well fitted up for the purpose of discovery, and we hope the enterprise will be made the means of promoting science and civilization, facilitating commerce, and other arts of peace, and of hastening the general diffusion of the gospel. 15, - Dr. H. arrived from Atooi, attended public worship but left the house .ith the crowd. Dr. T. preached from the exhortation of Paul, "Fight the good fight of faith." Letters from the Brethren at Atooi, mentioned in terms of grateful praise the continued smiles of our covenant God. (Extract from Mr. Ruggles letter). Br. R. writer, ""e have been called lately rene.edly and particularly to bless our covenant *od and Father, for the interposition of his merciful hand for our deliverance in a time of di; tress, and gain to raise our Hbenezer of praise, and say, "Hitherto the Lord hath helped us. George's houses took fire. On the night of 28 March, one of e were immediately alarmed, but before we could get dresses, another house, 20 feet from ours caught, and we saw no probability but that our house, with all our property must be con­ sumed. Our wives ran with our little ones to the beach, while we en­ deavored to throw ou^ a few of our most important articles. In this critical'moment, when we gave up all for lost, the Lord caused the wind to blow favorable, and our house was spared. The heat was so great as to break every square of glass in my window, but not a spire of grass was touched. It was remarkable that when our house was surrounded with -138- �natives, and many of our books, spoons, knives, forks, &c. were thrown out and scattered for some distance in the Land, not the smallest article was lost. Our good Father took the part of a father, sent all his trusty men around ith spears, to guard our house through the night, and set things to rights the ne:t day. thing he had except his clothes. our friend. George lost all his books, and every­ Jhe Xing appears more and more to be It would do your heart good to hear him talk sometimes. I believe he talks more English to me than to almost any other white man. The other day, speaking of his dislike to people that get drunk, he said, 'Suppose you give me glass rum in one hand, four thousand dollars, other hand - suppose you tell me - suppose I drink that glass rum, you give me that 4000 dollars. I no drink it suppose you say, you kill me I no drink it - I no drink it'. Such is his temperance opposed to his former in­ temperance." Today Br. and sister B. embarked on board the schooner Eos for Atooi. thren e trust their presence will animate and strengthen the bre­ nd sisters there* It is expected they v.ill return in a few weeks. Nay a merciful providence watch over them and return them in safety. Three brigs and 2 schooners, belonging to Rehoreho arrived from the wind­ ward today. 18. - Arrived the ship Villiam and John, Capt. Elbets from New York Br. B. received a note from Capt. E., accompanied by a letter and a copy of the fourth Report of the AB.3. from the Rev. W. Steffore. The Russian ships of discovery sailed today. The officers, during their stay in port, have treated us with much politeness and attention, and we feel ourselves indebted for the favors they have done us, particul­ arly for the advice and rescriptions of their physicians. Bro. B. had committed to the care of the Comiodore, a letter addressed to the Gov. of Kamchatka; a communication to the Commodore himself respecting the state of this nation; nd a copy of the memoir of Obookiah to Prince Galitzin. 20. - By the brig Arab, Capt. Meek, which arrived very early this morning we received a number of letters from America. One from the Treasurer of the A.B.C.F.^. gave us the information that George Sandwich -139- �had saile from Boston in the Ihip Paragon for these Islands to act as an assistant missionary. We had scarcely finished reading this letter ''hen the Paragon hove in ight. Sandwich to our habitation. to soon h d the pleasure of elcoming He is the bearer of a considerable number of letters, pamphlets, &c., from our friends. We trust that He who has kindly watched over him while crossing the tempestuous ocean w ^ l preserve him from the vices of the land and make him the Instrument of doing much good to his benighted countrymen. This evening at tea we had the company of five American sea captains engaged in the whaling business, and having touched at these Islands to take in water, fresh provisions, &c. Of their kindness to us we have before had occasion to speak. They proposed to the sisters to make out a list of articles of domestic use which might be wanted here and allow them to take it home to their female friends who they said would rejoice in the opportunity of contributing to our comfort and usefulness. 21. - Today received a number of letters and pamphlets from the P raaon, brought by Capt. Brown. of our house. Commenced patting together th*' frame Owing to some suspicions of the Kina and chiefs, we have not. till very recently received pcrsis ion to set it up. Th; Globe, an English whaler ship, Capt. Clark, and the Columbus, Capt. Folaer, arrived, anchor. today from these words, "Other sheep I have which are not of this fold. The congregation was unusually numerous. 25. - A young man belonging to the ship William and John, handed us a packet containing a letter, one copy of the 16th Report of the Brit­ ish end foreign Bible society, and a number of newspapers. Mr. Dwight, of New York, who sent us the above, has our sincere thank; for the favor he has done us. 26. - Capt. Bbbits presented us a box of tea. 27. - Cant. Davis, who arrived in the brig Arab, presenter us with a barrel of bread, about 90 lbs. of rice nd a small box of soap. In digging our cellar today we discovered the skeleton of a hum-n being. 28. - Today all the brethren have been engaged in digging the cellar f r our new house, for want of stone -140- e build the walls of mud and etraw. �* which we think will answer very well. The cellar is nearly completed and will be a valuable store-room. Capt. Meek of the Brig Arab, Capt. Ebbits and Capt. Davis, have each subscribed 20 dollars to the schoolfand. Capt. M. has also promised the family three pieces of calico. 29. - A crowded congregation today. They were addressed from the word, "Turn ye, turn ye, for why will ye die." Though all seemed to listen with attention, and solemnity appeared in the countenances of some, yet we fear many of those present are still choosing the ways of death. The Brig Arab sailed. 30. - At the request of the Brethren, Dr. H. returned a part of the medical stores with which he had been entrusted while a member of this body. We understand he has sent a quantity to Atooi by the Brig Arab, in consequence of a previous request. None of the Medical books, instrum­ ents, &c. have yet been delivered up; nor do we know what is the intention of the Dr. with regard to them. He has often maintained that the whole of the medical stores belonged to himself and has said that he would not deliver them up unless compelled to it by force. made us a visit this afternoon. Capts. Allen and Foby They expect to sail tomorrow, intending to touch at the Islands again before they return to America. Capt. Allen informs us that he had engaged to give Dr. H. a free passage to America. Received from a young man on board the William and John, a packet of letters from New Haven, directed to Br. Whitney. Hay 1. - Ship Maro Capt. Allen, Villiam Roach and Washington left the harhor today. Have been engaged for several days in boarding our house. the joists and some of the studs and boards are missing. Near half Several of the boards were used by Capt. Blanchard while on the passage, and some of the smaller timbers were cut or broken in building and launching the schooner of Capt. B. He promised to bring us timber and boards from tho coast. But as yet we have received no renumeration for the loss we h&ve sustained. 2. - The funeral of Mr. Stanwood, a young man who arrived here in the Levant, in Juno last, was attended today. -141- A large concourse of �* * ' officers tad sailors walked in procession to the grave. Br. T. at the request of Capt. B. conducted the funeral aervice. 4. - Capt. 0. procured of Capt. Brown 1000 ft. of lumber to enable us to finish covering our house. The market price is 50 dollars a thou­ sand. The King called on us this morning, examined our new house, the cellar, &c. and said it is all "miti". Being asked if he should like to have a framed house built for himself, he replied in the affirmative, but intimated that he might have trouble about the pay. We told him he could have a house, a good one, free of expense, presuming th.-t our patrons, in their wisdom and benevolence, would with the smiles of him who has be­ gun to show mercy to this nation, enable us to erect a pleasant dwellinghouse for the Kina of the Sandwich Islands, *.hore friendship and influence is of great importance in winning the nation to Christ. He was much pleased with the proficiency of the t o young friends whom he patronises in the school, particularly with the hand-writing of James Hahoohoo and lamented in strong terms that he had not himself continued his stud­ ies, and said he was ashamed to begin again. As he left us he took occasion from the appearance of rain to say, "you must not pray for r in now, as I am going to have a grand hood-hooda. Thomas Hopoo told him Jehovah would send rain when it is best. Closed, and committed to the care of Capt. Lewis, a large packet of communications to oar patrons and friends in America, containing near­ ly 70 pages oi oar common journal, the history of the defection of Dr. H. 115 pages, printed journals 70 pages 4th, letters 50 to 60, one (No. 6) to Dr. Worcester. As Capt. L. proceeds to another part of this Island to complete the lading of his ship with sandal-wood, he may c ^ l here again before he embarks for Canton. 6. - Sabbath. - full meeting. Br. T. preached from 2 Cor. 5:17. "Therefore if any man be in Christ he is a new creature, old things are passe.; away, behold all things are become new." It is pleasant to see so many disposed to attend our meetings on this holy day. "e hope that the word preached will be a savour of life unto life to some, school is weekly becoming more interesting. aur Sabbath Some portion of scripture is usually road and interpreted, after which they recite in concert ^ 3, - ' �* their lessons, composed mostly of passages of Scripture translated into their own tongue. Owhyhee. The school closes with prayer, either in English or A number of gentlemen, officers of vessels, were present and were highly gratified. This morning Br. and ister called to see an orphan child. It was eovereo with sores, and apparently near the grave. died immediately after its birth. Its mother It was then put under the care of a nurse, who they were told had been dead about a month. ince that time its only food had been fish and poi, - It v.ua reduced to a mere skeleton, and the woman i.,ho then had the care of it said it would die. The father of the child, who is a white man, w;is employed in cutting sandi l-wood on a distant part of the island. They inquire of the woman, if she was willing to let them take the child under their care and try to preserve its life. She replied with tears, that she had no property to pay them. They told her, if she would give them the child to be kept i.,s their own, they would take care of it. She immediately handed it to sister L. They asked if the father would not be offended on his return ,hen he found what had been done with it. The woman said, "No for he had taken another wife ana did not care about the child. ith the consent of the mission family, they brought home the little orphan stranger, intending to use their endeavors to preserve its life, it is about five months old. It is so feeble and so afflicted with diseaae that there is but little prospect of its recovery. and There is barely a hope that with proper management, ith the utmost care it may be restored and trained up for usefulness. There are many infants In this land, that are left , ith a.s little care as was this child - nay, mothers sometimes destroy their little one^ to save the trouble of taking care of them. Formerly they threw them into the ^ea, to be devoured by sharks, which were worshipped by a particular class of the natives. The monthly concert of prayer was attended this evening. sons are precious ones to us. These sea­ It encourages our hearts to meet with the thousands of Israel for the same object and with the same feelings. It serves to form and strengthen a spirit of union among the various denom­ inations of Christians. It is before the throne of heavenly mercy, too, -143- �that they brighten their armour and obtain skill and success in using it. The friends of God are never so near each other as when they come around the mercy ueat, lifting up their hearts in holy prayer for the spread and success of the gospel. The hand of faith tukes hold of the promises of Israel's God, and sees the rising glories of that kingdom which con­ sists in righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. 8. - Today we commenced shingling our house. 10. our house. - This morning we finishes shingling one side of the roof of Before we had removed all the stagings, the first one gave way and Capt. 0. and Br. L. fell with it to the ground. Cant. C. fell on his : ide across a stick of timber and braised him some; not so much, however, but that he went immediately to work again. Dr. B. was hurt but slightly - no severe consequences are apprehended from the fall. reason to bless God that their lives were spared to us. protects us in time of danger. Ve have It is he that We would feel our renewed obligations to give ourselves and our all to his service. We know not how soon or sudden .e may be called to give an account of our stewardship. The protecting hand of our heavenly Father, manifested in the preserved lives of two of our brethren, this day is sufficient to call iorth the liveliest gratitude of our hearts, and also to cause us to feel our entire depend­ ence on him at all times. *e know not when we are exposed to danger. May we gird up the loins of oar mind, and be prepared to leave the world when our master shall call for us. 03^/'lay)11. - Br. and sister B. and John Honoree returned today from Atooi in the schooner Eos. They had an interesting visit. The brethren and sisters there all in good health except Br. R. whose health and spirits seem to be sinking, occasioned in a great degree by his peculiar trials on account of the conduct of Dr. H. and his wife. During their visit Br. R. and the brethren and sisters there spent the most of one day in conversing with Nrs. H . , but they found no evidence of repentance, and no disposition to confess her faults and heal the wounds which she had made. Sister B's health is somewhat improved by her visit. at that Island continues to prosper. The school The King continues his friendship, protection and patronage, to that branch of the mission, and also �* continues his desire to know more about the Christian religion. Nothing more is determined on respecting a voyage to the Society Isles. 12. - Thomas Hopoo had an interesting visit with the King and sev­ eral chiefs, and conversed with them respecting the laws of the great Jehovah. Whenever we converse with this people respecting the Christian religion, it is very rarely the case that any objections are made to it. Aiany are willing to hear about the Christian's God. 15. - The Ship, 'Ailiiam and John left this pl;ce for Atooi - sent letters and pamphlets to the brethren there. leges of the sanctuary. Again enjoyed the privi­ Br. B. preached from these words, "Be not deceived, God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap". 14. - The weather is uncommonly warm though not oppressive owing to the constant blowing of the trade winds. Today the mercury rises in the shade to 83°, and to 114° in the sun. MayJflb. - This day was ushered in upon us by the firing of cannon. It is the great feast day of this nation, in honor, and in remembrance of Tamahamaha, the late King. with his Majesty. aith him. The mission family was invited to dine Br. B. and his wife, Br. T. and Br. L. took dinner Re was elegantly dressed in uniform, and never appeared to better advantage. Rost of the chiefs were dressed in the American style. At the commencement, and at the close of this feast, Jehovah was ack­ nowledged as the author of all our mercies. It was to us the most pleasant part of the service to witness this public acknowledgment of tne King of Zion. people. e cannot but receive it as a token of good to this He who ha^ destroyed their idols and alters of abomination, can easily cause them to receive his gospel as the only sure guide to heaven. 17. - A visit from the Xing and some others of the royal family, t.e told him that we should always be the friends of the King and his people; and that our only object W(S to do him and his people good. is much pleased with our house, and wishes us to send to America and get him one, three stories. He intends, he says, to worship Jehovah, and wants one story to be appropriated to that object. -145- We hope that He �our friends ;nd p trons .111 feel disposed to furnish such s. h bitation for the Xin^r and for the mission. He seems to be desirous for such a place for the worship of God. 18. - A visit from Xrymokoo, Kahoomanoo, and Xaneo, the two latter Queens of the late Xing. They appeared v<.ry friendly - examinee our house and were much pleased with it, We rejoice to see the prejudicies of this people which have existed and which still exists in some degree against the mission, .'-earing away. Krimokoo has been our friend so f r as we know ever since we have been on the e islands. Received from the Xing the .present of a hog, and a quantity of tappa or native cloth, in v. lue about ten dollars - a very acceptable present. 19. - Today Xahoomanoo and Xaneo sent us a present of four hogs, Xrymokoo t-o hog., and a taro patch which will supply the family with provisions of this kind for saveral weeks, these mercies of our heavenly Capt. Lewis returned from ^ay we be grateful for ather, received from the hand of heathen. ymaa. 20.- - Again ^e welcome the return of the -'abbathwitn its privileges and blessings. *, Br. I. preached from ...usa. 10:29. - Cant. Lewis sailed for America today by way of Canton. Some letters' were put into his hand in addition to those before ?lven him. .day 22. - Two vessels arrived from America, Capt. Grimes and Capt. Masters, one of them bearing a consul appointed by the /merican govern­ ment, to reside at these Islands, fhe two brigs are designed to be sold at these Islands with their cargoes. lett re and The consul, Mr. Jones, brought pamphlets for the mission, though of an earlier date than some we had before received. ',4. - A visit from the two Capts. and Jr. Jones who arrived in port yesterday. he consul appears to be a pleasant and agreeable young man and seems to take an interest in the object of the mission. Ha was much gratified with some specimens of improvement in our scholars. One of Capt. G's officers is very sick with consumption and he wishes the mission family to give him a lodging till he can build a house him. It was thought best that he should come. Accordingly we shall furnish him with the best accommodations that onr situation affords. or �2B. - Today one of the sailors of Capt. Master's vessels was drown­ ed. Four of his men were parsing out of the harbor in a boat, Happen­ ing to get a little out of the common course .here the rolling of the surf renders it dangerous to pass, the boat upset, and one of the men, who could not swim, was drowned, now uncertain is life. In the midst of health and youth, we may be standing on the side of the grave. The sick man and Mr. Lovell came today to reside ^ith the family. Re is very feeble and seems to bo far gone in consumption, and inhere is but little prospect of his recovery. 27. - Sabbath. 21. Grimes. Meeting as usual. Br. B. preached from Matt. 16:26. - neceived an invitation to take tea on board the Inowe, Capt. Most of the family went. Rad a pleasant visit. This is a beautiful vessel and it will probably be sold to this people. 83!] June 3. - Sabbath. - Br. 1. preached from Num. 32:23. "But if ye will do so, behold ye have sinned against the Lord, and be sure your sin will find you out." 4. - Monthly Concert attended this evening as usual. 9. - Br. and sister R. arrived today from Atooi, in the ship Y.illia and John - also Dr. 11. and his uife. prove^. Br. R's health is somewhat im­ Mrs. H. it is hoped, will be restored to the fellowship and privileges of the church. A letter from Br. W. states that she has confessed some oi her faults to him in a manner to satisfy his mind, and it is fondly hoped that she will make satisfaction to the church. We hail with gratitude this token of returning peace in her case. This evening the family were called together to unite in praise and prayer to him who has kept us in all our ways, and sustained us in all our trials It was pleasant to see the faces of dear Br. and sister R. whom 3r. and sister T. had not seen before since they landed on the shores of Owhyhee, and to lift up our hearts and voices in social prayer and praise. have much occasion to speak of the divine goodness and to show forth his praise. "The Lord has done great things for as, whereof we are glad". The Xing of Atooi sends ..ord to the brethren here that his vessel is ready to sail to the society Isles, if we Kish to go, engaging, also to deLA^y the expenses of the voyage. Y.'e shall endeavor to avail ourselves �oi the opportunity. Two of the brethren wilf probably go; one from this station and one from the station at Atooi. 14. - The fourth quarterly examination of the school was attended this afternoon. A number of gentlemen were present. Kaerican consul was one of them. Kahoomanoo came in daring the exam­ inations and appeared to be pleased. good advantage. in the bible. Hr. Jones, the The school appeared to pretty The greater part of the scholars are now able to read Some have made good improvement in the art of writing. On the whole their progress has exceeded our most sanguine expect?tions for the first year. Ye iuve abundant cause for gratitude and praise to God for the beginning of good things in these dark and heathen Isles. Could our patrons and friends have witnessed the examinations today and heard some of our pupils read in the bible intelligently and understandihgly, and it may be hoped by a few with the feelings of gratitude and obedience, we believe they would say that we have not labored in vain, and spent our strength for nought. The prospect of more extensive use­ fulness ia brightening, and we have good ground for the belief that a quiet and glorious harvest of souls will be gathered from this now wretched, degraded and miserable people. The examination was closed with prayer by Br. 3. and the school was dismissed for one week. It was mentioned that a report of the school would be prepared and read tomor­ row evening, especially of the orphan school fund, how much had been expended, and hov< many pupils of this description had been under our care. The examination was highly gratifying to the gentlemen present. - Capt. C. u n e l l - threatened with the dysentery. t, - Shis evening in connection with our weekly meeting the first report of the school and of the orphan school-fund was exhibited. A number of gentlemen were present who had contributed to the support of orphan children in the mission family. It appears that the whole amount subscribed for this object is 707 dollars, 527 of which has been collect­ ed, 180 remaining due. The number of children now in the family who may be considered as proper objects of this charity, is nine. We estimate the expense of each for board, clothing and books at 75%' per week, �* which amounts to 39 dollars a year. The sum of the time which they have been in the family is 6 years and 60 weeks, and the amount of expense at 75^ per Keek is §>271.50. Ihis J256. 0 remaining added to the 180 due, leaves -,436.50 which is not expended. 16. - A visit from Capts. Davis and Ebbets this afternoon - took tea with us and offered to do what they could to obtain donations to the orphan's cchoil fund, expressing their approbation of the object and their aigh satisfaction in the report which was read last evening, hitherto the paper containing the names of those who have made donations for this object has been in the hands of our friend Ur. Hannewell. At the offer of these two gentlemen, they will now take it, and it is presumed that they will obtain more than would otherwise be obtained for the support oi these children of want. B-2/,^"Jl7. - cant. C. severely nick with the dysentery, domestic concern is severely felt. his loss from the Hay we suitably view the hand of God in all our sicknesses, trials and afflictions, and may they tend to detach our hearts and affection from earth and fix them on that blessed world where sickness, pain and afflictions are unknown, where sin, the cause of all jur evils can never enter. IS. - Thos. Hopoo sick aith the dysentery. Placed under Dr. h's Capt. C. somewhat relieve ; hope that he will be about again soon. need these chastisements of our heavenly .ather. e These light afflictions, if they are sanctified will work for as a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. 10. fine son. - This morning Mrs. C. was confined aith her sixth child - a .This is the sixth child h^s been born in the mission family since our arrival at these islands, 4 daughters and 2 sons. heavenly Lather is increasing our comforts and our cares. children be trained up Thus our ..ay these or himself - become blessings to the church a.nd to this heathen nation. 20. - Mrs. L. ill and threatened with the dysentery, and several others of the family are in a feeble state. Thomas no better. 21. - lirs. f. ill after superintending the concerns of the family a weak in its present afflicted state. -149- hese afflictions we receive from �* the kind hand of our covenant God and ..ather. "whom the Lord loveth he chaeteneth ;.nd scourgeth every Ron whom he receiveth". be sanctified, and then they, 22. May our afflictions ill be counted among our choiceth blessings. - Still .'O continue to feel the Scourger of the rod. George S. are taken ill. Lr. Aagglee health is feeble. Mrs. L. in a convalescent state. ^r. 8. and Hr. C. is better, But oar fears are alarmed for Thomas, as he finda no relief from his disorder, but continues to grow worse. 'e hope that the Lord ha- something more for him to do among his perish­ ing countrymen. Le know, ho* ever, that the Lord will do right should he take him from us, even at the commencement of his usefulness. S4. - Br. T. was .vith homas through the last night. This morning he is muck better and it is hoped his disorder has received a check, and that with careful attention and the divine blousing on the means used in his case, he will be preserved to us still longer to labor in this vine­ yard of the Lord. Br. B. continues ill and unable to preach in his turn. How frail is man! How soon we wither and die at the touch of the Almighty, -ieeting attended as usual. is customary. A greater number of natives present than Hay the Lord bless his word. The sick stranger within our gates is very feeble, and will probably continue but a short time. It is distressing to see him going into eternity without any preparation for death and unwilling to be conversed with on the subject of religion. Then we go in to see him he frequently requests us not to say anything to him, but we feel it our duty to tell him his situation. Though he is unwilling that we should converse with him, still he frequently asks us to pray with him. mercy on hir soul. ) Hay the Lord have He alone can save him. 26 . - This afternoon the family were called together for consul­ tation respecting the contemplated visit to the Society Isles. Br. 3, was appointed as an agent from this station, and it was judged best, all things considered, that his wife should accompany him, and nr. H. and his wife will probably be the others to go witi them, though it could not be determined with certainty. Should there be a fair prospect of benefitting his health by the voy go, he will go, otherwise Br. '.V. will go. How soon this voyage will be undertaken is at present uncertain. -i&O- �* They will proceed to Atooi the first opportunity, thence to the Society It-les as soon as arrangements can be made and circumstances will permit. The passage going and returning will probably be about 36 or 40 days at longest, and should their voyage be propicious, it is hoped they will return short of three months. better. The health of the family is considerably Thomas Hopoo is recovering. The little orphan babe is however unwell. 27. - This morning Dr. 3. was called to visit the orphan child. is very weak and we have but very little hope of its recovery. It The Dr. supposes it to have the dropsy in the head. Mrs. T. takes charge of the school which has hitherto been principal ly under the care of Mrs. B . , in number about IE. pleasant school. They now read in classes. They make a very One class read twice a day in the N. Testament which is explained to them at the time of the reading About half of the numbers of scholars at the station remain still under the care of brother L. 8A!, 28. - Dr. H. called again this morning to visit the sick babe - it is evidently sinking. The mercury rose today in the shade to 86 \ This is the warmest weather we have h^d sinoe being at these Islands. 29. - Last night, between ten and eleven o'clock the little distres sed orphan babe, in the mission family died. this afternoon. The funeral was attended We endeavored to make it an instructive lesson to us all, especially to the children of the family and of the school. the prayer by 3r. B. the following lines were sung in Wantage 1. How great the condescending love Of him who rules the skies When on his mission from above He hushed the orphan's sighs. 2. His holy arms could oft caress The feeblest infant race Oft deigned his holy lips to bless When faith implore; the grave. h. While friendless Infancy complains, Compassion fills his eyes Still on a throne of love he reigns Still hears the orphans cries. 4. He sends his messengers of peace When man in darkness dies To heal and guide his sinking race, Ana hush the orphan's sighs. -151- After �5 . sweet charity obeys his voice, Swift to the sufferer flies. For late she heard its plaintive notos* Death hushed the orphan's sighs. 6. Still for the helpless child of want To Christ we lift our eyes, 0, let the gospel of thy grace Still hush the orphan's sighs. Most of the Mission family, with the children of the school fol­ lowed the procession to the grave. We told the children that we should leave it there till the morning of the resurrection when all the lead would hear the voice of the Son of Cod and come forth, some to life eternal, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. We exorted them to prepare for death and the day of judgment when all would be acquitted or condemned according to their character. Those who were good would he happy, and those who were bad would be miserable forever. 30. - A lecture this evening, preparatory to the communion on approaching Sabbath. jf/SatJ July 1. - Sabbath. - Sermon by Br. 3. from 2 Chron* 29:10. "How it is in-my heart to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that hi fierce wrath may turn away from us." After sermon, the letter of the church of Christ in Cornwall, Conn. U.S.A. recommending George Sandwich to this church was read, and the brethren expressed their pleasure that he should be admitted into this church by consenting and subscribing to our covenant and articles of ft 1th. Ee is considered, al­ so, agreeable to request, an assistant missionary in this consecrated band. 2. - Monthly concert of prayer. In looking back the month past, we find continually increasing evidence that the Lord, he is God - that he hears and answers prayer. A fe. days since it was intimated that a large and commodious house for the public worship of Cod might be erected without any expense to the mission if <-;e should approve of the plan, or tiink it desirable. 7e lost no tiy.e in letting our views and feelings be known on the subject. A subscription paper wa?.. drawn up, and inclosed in it a note to Capt. Davis and Capt. Bbbete, who sugges­ ted the plan. It was immediately circulated, and this day we are in­ formed by a note from Capt. D. that ample provision is made for erecting �. such a building. * It meats with the approbation of the King and principal chiefs, and some of them are subscribers. materials which the country affords. It will be built of the be^t Thus shall we have, in this strange land a temple for the worship of the living God. It will not, to be sare, compare with the houses of worship in America, but it will, answer a v,,.ltu hie purpose in this land till a better one can be made to take itb pi. ce. The Lord be praised for his mercies to this mission, and for the prospects of usefulness which are opening before us. thank God and take courage. 3. We would "In due time we shall refp if we faint not". - Capta. D . , E . , Grimes and Hr. Marin visitea us this afternoon and took tea with us. Examined the ground for building the church. !(83!,?Jyj4< - The family received invitations to dine with the Consul, some circumstances combined to render an acceptance of the invitation inex­ pedient. About 12 o'clock Mr. Beckleys houses, 3 in number, were destroyed by fire. Wo went down immediately after the alarm was given but could be 6f little assistance, as it was vain to attempt to stop the progress of the flames. They were burned to the ground in about five minutes time. Most of the property was saved, which was in the houses. however, was considerable. The loss, The houses took fire from the firing of guns near them, in honor of the American Independence. A subscription was drawn up for the relief of the sufferers and the mission subscribed 15 dollars. This afternoon we were called to witness the last moments of Hr. Lovell. He appeared to be sensible that he was dying, but he left us no evidence that he was prepared for death. How great the changel "Man cometh forth as a flower and is cut down, he fleeth also as a shadow and continueth not. f, - The funeral of Mr. Lovell was attended this afternoon. request Hr. 3. delivered a short discourse from Jer. 22:10. By "Weep not for the dead, neither bemoan him, but weep sore for him that goeth away, for he shall return no more, nor see his n tive country." Most of the seamen in port way.- present on the occasion and followed in procession to the grave. It is hoped that the solemn services of this day may make -153- �* a good impression on the minds of those with whom he was immediately con­ nected, and on the minds of all. The ship Alexandria, Capt. Cummedford, arrived today from Boston, by way of Columbia River. 6. - Mr. Jones, Capt. C. and Dr. Crowley, who has been residing for a number of years at Columbia, R., took breakfast with us this morning. The Capt. kindly offered to take any communications we please to send. Capt. J3lanchard takes a passage in this vessel. 7. - The Alexandria sailed this morning. Sent joint letter to Dr. Worcester, (No. 7) and some other letters and private communications to friends, a letter to the church from Mrs. H. in reply to the letter of the church to her. 8. - Sabbath. - Discourse from Br. B. Acts, 18:20,21. "When they desired him to tarry longer time with them he consented not; but bade them farewell, saying I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem; but I will return again unto you if God will. from Ephesus." And he sailed In the afternoon Brs. 3. and R. with their wives, and George S. sailed for Atooi in the Ship Tartar, having committed them to the guidance and care of Him who rules the earth and the seas. They ex­ pect to sail thence to the Society Isles in a short time should the Lord prosper their way. May the gracious presence of the Savior be with them to preserve, comfort and return them in safety, having accomplished the object of their visit. Rec'd a note directed to the church from Mr. H. _ Commenced digging a well near our new house. Employed four men to dig up coral for the purpose of building a new cook-house con­ siderably larger than the one we now have - shall hope to get ready to move into our new house before the rainy season commences. 12. - The old brig Thaddeus, Capt. Somers, sailed for Mowe to take in a cargo of salt and proceed thence to the peninsula of Kamtchatka, to receive in return, fish and lumber. The Russian Governor there wrote to Rehoreho wishing him to send by one of his vessels, a quantity of salt. We are pleased to see this commencement of commerce v^ith a foreign country, and hope that it may continue and increase. -154- The King's vessels �might, more profitably be employed in some such \.ay than in lying in the harbor doing nothing and wasting away without any benefit to the govern­ ment but on the contrary the expense of keeping them in repair, merely to go from island to island, is considerable. Some years ago Tanahamaha sent a vessel to Canton with a cargo of sandal-wood under the command of .Mr. Adams, an English resident on these Islands. The vessel was seixoa by the Chinese government and would have been confiscated but for the in­ fluence of some American or English gentlemen of Canton. of By the payment by these men the brig was permitted to return. this money has been refunded is unknown. Rut whether We hope that the present ex­ pedition will terminate more favorably. 13. - Rehoreho returned to this place. He is desirous of visiting Atooi again. li,. - Enjoyed again the preaching of the gospel - discourse from Gal. 3:10 - not so many present as usual. J^tyJi7 . _ ^pother L. visited the Xing this morning and found him in his usual pleasant mood. Presented to his majesty's secretary, T. Rives a Frenchman, a Bible in his own language, for which he appeared grateful obtained of Kaahoomanoo a few stalks of lauhala which we have placed in our yard for the purpose of having shade trees, the leaves of this plant are by the natives nude into mats, and they are the best and m st durable kind of thatching for houses though the people here make but little use of them for that purpose. the King and Ka;hoomanoo. ation unknown. Received a present of fish from The Barge left the harbor today, its destin­ Probably it goes to Atooi. 18. - Sister T. takes the charge of all the scholars at this station. Br. L. has had the care of about half till now. It la thought it will be better for the school to h ve but one regular teacher the whole num­ ber of scholars is between 2b and 30, which t.ould make but a small school in America. The Xing left this pjace today on horse-back, for We a roo ah, about 40 miles distant. 19. - The schooner Eagle sailed this afternoon for California. It touches at Atooi - Kent letters to our brethren there and shall hope to hear from them soon. This schooner in expected to return here in about �# 3 months, ) 'e must send for a variety of seeds and plants. Spoke to uapt. G. to obtain a horse ::.nd a cow for us if he could bring them. 3e could obtain as many as we wished if the vessel was not so small as to render it inconvenient to bring them. there. Cows and hor3es are very cheap Half a dozen cows and one or two horses would be very valuable to us. 20. - Last night Daniel u. had an attack of oholera-ntorbus. relieved this morning, Me is ^r. L. unwell with a severe headache. 21. - ar. L. better and &ble to walk to the village with his ife. May our trials and mercies Lead up our hearts to God under whose wise direction every event takes place. 22. - Enjoyed again the privileges of the sanctuary. to wait on Cod in his earthly courts. It is good It is here we behold the mild glories of Jehovah as they are exhibited in the gospel of Jesus. from Gal. 3:13. Sermon Capt. C. who has been gaining his health for a number of weeks, was last night seized with the dysentery. of a cough for considerable time. He has had something We very much need a good physician. The Lord will send us one in his own time. Wo are informed that the Sing h(;s gone to Atooi In a small open boat, which Is attended with consider­ able danger. Some alarm respecting the safety of his arrival there, as the boat was loaded with 25 or 30 men. 2f,5*!yT23. - Received a present of ten small fish from Tamahamaha, a young chief who has heretofore been violently opposed to the mission, but of late he has sent us a number of small presents of the kind above men­ tioned, by which we conclude that he begins to look on us with : little different eye. 24. wives. - The brig Inowe sailed for Atooi this afternoon, with the King' He left Woahoo in such haste thet he left his wives behind. They have concluded to go in pursuit of him and engaged this vessel for the purpose. It is hoped they will find him safely 1 nded on the shores of Atooi. ;5. - The brig Jacket arrived today from Atooi for the wives of the King. He arrived, there in safety in his little boat, and Tamoree sent his vessel for the queens* So letter: -156- from our friends there, though �we understand that the brethren have not yet sailed for the Society Isles# It is possible that the unexpected arrival of Rehoreho there will cause some delay. Commence! a singing-scho*)l this evening at the request of a number of young men belonging to the vessels in port. 26. - Commenced stoning our well, having*found sufficient water at tha depth of about 10 feet, fhe le.at four feet ia dug into coral rock. " Received letters from Atooi by Ur. Hunnewell, who left there two or three days before the Hing arrivea* One from Br. B. dated 15th July, mentioning that their "voyage would be delayed for some weeks'. It is probable some objections huve been raised against Tmaoree's sending his vessels. Still, he says, Tamoree BeeiDs steadily inclined to favor the object as soon as circumstances will admit. Possibly, however, nay, probably, 1 may say - I shall see you in a few weeks and afford opportun­ ity to the rulers of the land who are kindly disposed, to offer their presents, instructions, good wishes &c. more deliberately, or give us more decidedly their united views on the important subject. Probably this will be found on the whole to be the wisest course, though it subjects us to some delay. It is desirable, if possible, to give satisfaction to all who are in any way interested in the object - and the principal patron seems now disposed to give others of the same rank the opportunity to unite more fully ship'. ith him, especially in the tokens of peace and friend­ Sr. 3. farther observes, "I had an interesting conversation with Tamoree last evening on the subject of religion, and on the subject of the enterprise. He asked if I had any blble in his tongue - I replied that I had not now, but it ws...s our intention to make one as s o m as we should be sufficiently acquainted with the language, and that we wished to obtain the Otahlte Bible and other books to aid us in translating the Hebrew tongue, as tome of tha Taheit.n language was like this and some ?,as not alike. He seemed pleased, and replied in English, '-Some is alike - some different." I recited to him the first verse of Genesis in Hebrew, and he repeated it after me. He then asked what it was in English, *:nd 1 repeated it, he repeates it after me. He a&ked me again what it f.ould be in Owhyhee, and as I replied, he repeated as before, seeming to be pleased, not only with the knowledge of the important �— t + truth itself, but with my ability to translate it, and his own ability to repeat it, and of this specimen of the manner in which a bible was to be made for this nation in their own tongue. July 28. - The Atooi schooner Eos arrived, - no additional intelli­ gence as she sailed the same day as the Becket. coday loaded with Rehoreho's men. of his going there. The brig BAo sailed We Know not what will be the event The traders are very much offended with this move­ ment of his Majesty; probably because it may delay the business of cutting sandal-wood. Some of them also are very much opposed, to our intended voyage to Otaheite. They speak with the utmost contempt of most of the missionaries there, saying that they should not put the least confidence in any of their statements - that they are a set of hypocrites, and most of them ignorant men, and that some of them have been known to pray all night. This, in the view of seamen, is being right­ eous overmuch - but if they would recur to the example of Jesus, they would find the conduct of these missionaries fully justified. He spent whole nights in prayer, and frequently rose a great while before day and went to some secret place to pour out his 33ul before God in prayer. In tnis respcct he would be imitated by all Christians, es­ pecially by ministers, but most especially by the missionaries of the cross. Some of these men have stated, as a ground of discouragement to our enterprise, that the port charges at the Society Isles is be­ tween 10,000 and 12,000 dollars. This, to be sure, is something for­ midable, and there is probably about as much truth in it, as in their reproaches against those men of God. "Ho unto you," saith the Savior to his disciples, "when the world shall speak well of you," and also, "Fear not if the world hate you, ye know that it h ted me before it hated you". Indeed what we have heard from the lips of Sea-captains respecting those missionaries is pretty good evidence to us, that they are men of the right stamp - devoted to the service of Christ. It is partly evident, also, that the true reason why so much is said against the missionaries and their aspirations in those islands is, that the authors oi these reports are afraid to have the true state of things 158 �gnown as they exist there; because false reports have been given to this people respecting it, and if the truth was known it would give a check to the tongue of slander, and tend to produce a similar state of things in the Sandwich Islands. Now this is one grand reason why it seems to us desirable to visit those missionaries, .luch are the different views and feelings which are possessed by the unprincipled seamen and the mis­ sionaries of Christ. They know very well, that the universal diffusion of Christianity will put a stop to the progress of vice, and check unre­ strained indulgence of fleshly desires. They are afraid that the spread of gospel will, too, lower the price of incense (sandal-wood) which now smokes in honor of the Cods in the East. May the Lord put to flight the ignorance and the wickedness of foolish men, that they may no more glory in their shame. Today we succeeded in getting out one of the pumps from an old Rus­ sian vessel which lies dismantled in the harbor. of Capt. Davis. it out, The ship is in the care Should it answer our purpose, the trouble of getting nd the labor of preparing it for the well, will be all that it will cost us. 82!, 29 ^ - Sabbath - Sermon from Rph. 2:8. Our preaching is most too plain and pointed to suit the latitudinarian, ears and hearts of seaman. But we should call that poor preaching which did not aim to convince men of sin, and lead them to repentance and obedience. Sent a letter to Br. B. by the Becket which sails for Atooi today. 30. - Received a letter from Br. B. by the Tartar, which arrived today, dated 25 July. After mentioning the singular manner in which Rehoreho left Woahoo and hie arrival at that -.lace, with some other events, he writes, "You will be surprised if I tell you that last even­ ing Tamoroe in a very formal manner, and in the presence of a nnmoer of chiefs, of Mr. Jones the consul, of Capt. Masters &c. gave up to Re­ horeho his island, his vessels, arms, ammunition, men &c., with full liberty to place over them whom he pleased - stating also that he had formerly made a treaty with his father Tamahamaha, acknowledging him to be his superior. Bihe (a chief of OwhyheeJ made a short speech, con- �firming what had been said respecting the treaty. But you will be grat­ ified as well as surprised to hear, thst Rehoreho, after a profound sil­ ence for some minutes, replied, "I did not come to take your island - I do not wish to place any person over it - nor to take anything from you But 1 wish you to keep your island just as you have had it before This was followed by a general shout, and the kings sailed together in this bloodless ratification of a former treaty of peace." For sometime past there has been considerable said respecting the probability of war between these two king'.; but we feel happy ta leurn that amity subsists between them, and wo hope it stay continue. e far­ ther learn from Br. B. and others that Rehoreho is greatly in favor of the expedition to Otaheito, and in a fe weeks the Brethren will probably embark for the Society Isles, and "It is more doubtful", he writes, " since the Kings arrival here, whether I come to Woahoo as I expected." 31. - This forenoon Mrs. C. was taken very sick of cholera-morbus. She was in great distress most of the day. In the evening she was con­ siderably relieved, so that our fears respecting the termination of her sickness are mostly removed. Aug. 1. - Hrf. U. is able to be about this morning and we have fresh occasion to notice the hand of God in restoring her to health. 2. - The brig Inowe returned from Atooi. By letters from our bre­ thren we learn they are enjoying their usual health. They write that they have a good man engaged to navigate the vessel, but their voyage will necessarily be delayed for a time on account of the presence of the Royal family there, not however because they are opposed to the object, but as necessarily occupying the attention of Tamoree for the present. A schooner, built by uapt. Ebbets was launched this afternoon. twenty men on board at the time. About At the signal given it slid very grace­ fully into the water, amidst the shouts of those who were assembled to witness the novel scene. Some of Uapt. K's men, having as is usual on such occasions, received a double allowance of grog, became mutinous, and it was found necessary to confine them in irons. foday Olida, the daughter of the late uapt. Win hip, absconded. Two �or three days since she was permitted, . ith some other children of the school to go and bathe as is customary, oat she did not return* fester- 3ay Hr, L. went to the village in search of her and found her with her old nurse, hut she.was unwilling to return/with him. She told him, how­ ever, that she would come tomorrow when the children should come to school, nd nr* Harin engaged to see that she returned with his U n t i e girl, but this morning she was not to be found. gone off to some distance from the village. We understand she hts We shall endeavor to bring her back again if possible as .she was put in a particular manner under our care. 4. - In the sidst of life we are in death. Early this morning the flags of the vessels in the harbor were seen to be raised halfmast, and we were very soon informed that Capt. Turner, of the ship Tartar, was dead. He retired about 11 o'clock in his usual health, a n d K*as observed through the evening to be more cheerful than was common for him. Soon after he retired he was seized with a fit of the apoplexy, and died about two o'clock this morning. This is a solemn and affecting warning to all to be prepared for death. - Sabbath. - Public worship at the house whore Capt. T. died. A discourse by Br. T. from Luke 12: 40, "3o ye therefore ready also, for the son of man cometh at an hour when 'ye think not". attended by a large concourse of seamen. The funeral was While the procession was moving to the place of interment, minute guns were fired from the vessels in the harbor. It is hoped that this call of providence may be attended to by many. 6. - Monthly concert observed by the family. 7. - Set the pump in the well today. As the stock was in two pieces we.have some doubts whether it can be made sufficiently tight to answer a good purpose. 8. - Hired 7 men to work digging stone for our cook-house. It'costs us much labor to. accomplish a little in this country. 9. - The men.engaged to build a house for the worship of Cod, com­ menced putting up the frame today. It is to be 54 by 21 or 22. timber is not quite so good as we expected. - 161- The But it will form a conven- �) * ient p 3 c e for public worship on the Sabbath, and it is to be honed it will hr ve a favorable impression on the minds of the people and induce more of them to attend our meetings and excite a more general inquiry respecting the religion of Jesus. - Commenced building our cook-house of stone and mud ten feet 10. square - an oven in one side of brick which will be an important ad­ dition to our cooking materials, though there is a small one attached to the stove. Received a thermometer from Dr. H. 12. - Sabbath. - Enjoyed our usual privileges on this holy day - preaching from Eph. 2:10. Isaac Lewis, a boy who has been a member of the family more than a year, left us this evening. There are now only 8 boys in the family - all the girls h;.ve left but one. It will be im­ possible to keep females in the family, so long as they continue to cherish their unconruerable aversion to labor. It is considered disgrace­ ful for them to work, and they seem to be unwilling to bear the reproach which i- cast upon them in consequence of it, though we have had but little for them to do. [f&H, - An English brig, Capt. Templeton, arrived here today, bound to Calcutta - called to obtain water and fresh provisions. 14. - Capt. Davis, Capt. Templeton and Mr. Philips visited the school. Much pleased with the improvement of the scholars. Mrs. II. visited the family - some conversation held with her relat­ ive to the grievances of this church in her case, but no satisfaction given, tut on the contrary she exhibited much the same strain of feelings which she has done before, both at this place and at Atooi. 16. months. - Today B r . L. visited Holo, a chief, who has been sick several Thomas Hopoo has attended him almost daily, and labored to im­ press his mind with divine truth, and not without encouraging success. He gives some evidence of piety. in conversation with Br. L. he said he was vile - that there was nothing good in him - but he desired Jehovah to take possession of his heart - that he was willing to commit his all to him. He seemed to have a great reverence for the bible. day Thomas found him asleep with the bible pressed to his bosom. - 162- One Being �! afteiwaid asked why he did so, he replied, he loved Jehovah and wished to be with him. When he eats or drinks he uniformly gives thanks to tho bible and are able to read it. 18. - uapt. E's schooner, the Astra has been sold to the mother of Rehoreho for 1600 pickle of sandal-v.ood. The schooner sails today for Atooi - :.;ent letters to our brethren there. 13. - Eajoyeu preaching today from Eph. &:9. some other gentlemen visits the Sabbath school. with exorcises. Capt. Templeton and Capt. T. much pleased He has presented tne bell of his vessel for the use of the church now building. It will be an important article to secure regularity at our meetings on the Sabbath. -0. - Gapts. D. and i'. visited the school and took tea with us. 22. - Mrs. H. visited the family today and returned a quantity of clothing which she had received, belonging to the mission. She was offer­ ee the usu of any of chem which she might need on her voyage home, but she said she should not want them. 2^,. - Having finished the cooking establishment and two of the rooms in our new house, Capt. C. and his family moved into it. one of the rooms, and Dr. I, is to occupy the He occupies other for the present. Through the favor of Capt. Drown we are furnished with as much paper as we ..ish to put on to our rooms. A pa.rt of the cellar is used for a dining room. The house will be a very pleasant one whan it is finished, but wo shall bo unable to do much mure for want of boards. We hope to be thankful for present com-a= forts, and trust providence for more, when it is best that we should have them. HJ Aug. 26. - Blessed witn privileges of the sanctuary. ffou Hob. 12:14. Dr. L. made a visit to the sick chief. A discourse On his way he observed a crowd of natives a little distance off, near a house. appeared th.et ^ chief had got intoxicated and began to quarrel of the common people. It ith some Just before he arrived at the house, a great shout w„s given and the natives fled in every direction; immediately they 163 - �returned and he saw them bringing away a dead man v^hom the chief had killed with a large club. time. No one attempted to touch the murderer for some The governor at length ordereo. him to be put in irons and confined in the fort. Formerly the chiefs possessed more power over the common people than they do at present. If a man was murdered when it was known to be done by a chief's order, nothing more was said about it unless the murdered man belonged to another chief, in which case, some reparation was made. How different is this conduct from that which is enjoined in the bible, which says, "Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed." such crimes. Here there are no laws for the punishment of We understand that the man who was killed had been too familiar with the wife of this chief. This may afford some palliation for the crime, though I believe there are no laws in this country against such iniquity. 27. - We understand that the chief who was cinfined yesterday is set at liberty again and probably nothing further will be done respecting him. 28. - A visit from Capt. T. and others - took tea with us. A pleas­ ant visit. 29. - Today we witnessed a man and woman contending for a child. Both of them had hold of it pulling, inquiring the cause, we were told that the woman had conducted badly in being too familiar with another man, ahd that her husband was offended on this account and had left her. They had one child which they both wanted. to give it up, end the contest ended. The man at length consented Such contentions and separations are not infrequent among this people. 30. - Br. T. requested to attend the funeral of nr. Morin's little child about 7 months old. This man is a Roman Catholic and about as ignorant as the heathen. 31. - Mr. Phelps called to ask permission to take a copy of our vocabulary of the language. He copied only a part for want of time. Sept. 1. - The chief Tamaha/a-ha made us a friendly visit this morning. Observing Br. L. writing, he asked for a pencil and some paper �with which he drew a chart of the b y of Witete and the harbor of Honolooioo, requesting Br. L. to write the names of the places as he drew them* 17e snowed him a globe and endeavored to explain to him the form and motions of the earth. But we were unable to convince him that the earth w^s round and turned upon its axis. and turned it and they fell off. off if the world turned round. ren in knowledge. and astronomers. He placed some leaves upon the globe In like manner, he said, we should fall The wisest of this people are but child­ It will be a long time before they become philosophers The brig Triton sailed today, touching at Atoi* Sent a letter to our brethren there. 2. - Sabbath. - A sermon from these words, "Give diligence to make your calling and election sure". .a *S^-3 Sept. 4. - Kaahoomanoo and Opee, with t o other women of some dis­ tinction took breakfast with us this morning. They appeared very friendly. Kaahoomanoo presented a quantity of fresh fish and returned. '.7e understand that the chief who lately murdered a m n, has been ordered to cut 100 pickle of sandal- ood as a punishment and then to fol­ low Krymokoo -ontinually, not being allowed to be absent from him. 6. - Capt. C. and his family made an excursion into the country 3 or 4 miles, ascending a large hill, where they had a very good prospect of the country round. the hill. They took their dinner in a grove on the top of They returned rather weary, but much pleased %ith their walk. 7. - Proposed to supply the sailors of Capt. Brown's ship with bibles. He w. s pleased with the proposal. Gave a bible to a sailor who is at work in the church. 8. - Presented 4 bibles to the crew of the ship Pargon. 9. - Again we are indulged with the privileges of the sanctuary. A discourse from Prov. 12:28, In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death. 12. - Visit from Kaahoomanoo. took tea with us. !'he came up to see the church, and She is much pleased with the house which is ouilt for the worship of Jehovah. We m v e increasing evidence that this old lady is a friend to the mission. 14. - Examinations of the achool today was attended by a number of �gentlemen, who expressed their high sa.biefact.ion in the specimens of im­ provement which were exhibited. We have reason to bless God for their increasing attachment to their studies. IK. - This has been an interesting day to us and we are lrid under renewed, obligations of gratitude and devotedne.s to Christ. The house which has been built for the worship of God was dedicated this morning. A discourse from these words, "And the children of Israel, the pries's and the Levites and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy". Ezra 6:16. Many things com­ bined to render the occasion one of more than ordinary interest. It is the firsthhouse which has been consecrated for the worship of Cod in the Sandwich Islands. The gre.t Head of the church and Lord af missions we trust was with us, to strengthen our f^.ith, to enliven our hope and increase our joy, and to enable us renev,e. ly to consecrate ourselves and our all to the service of Christ among this people. We give Cod the praise for all that we have done, and for aLl that we hope to Jo for him in this missionary field. The house is ail finished er.cept the seat which will be made as soon as lumber can be procured. A number of gen­ tlemen dined with us. ^83t,^*rfJl6. - Sabbath. - Meeting in the church which was consecrated yoster It appeared more like a Sabbath in our native land than any ae day. have before witnessed. There is something peculiarly solemn attached to a house devoted to the special service oi God. Ps. 73:28. ^r. I. preached from The infant son of Capt. C. and his wife was baptized. The Astor arrived from Atooi bringing letters from our brethren there. We expect Br's. B. and R. will return here before they sail for Otaheite. 17. We hope to see them in the course of a week from this. - Three vessels arrived today from the Coast, Capt. Porter and two Capt's J. and T. Neck. for the mission. Capt. P. has brought some lumber and fish The lumoer will enablo us to continue finishing our house. 20. - Held our meeting this evening in the new nous, of worship - �found it. very convenient, f^o astral lamp;., are furnished for the pulpit which coot 35 dollars and afford a good light. - An ^mefican ship, i'acket, C-pt. Hill, arrives latefrom Va aiso a.nd soon to return to America by way of Canton. rd,-. - Preaching today from Luke 13:;.4, 'Ctrfve to enter in at the strait gate, for i-ian^ I say unto you shall seek to enter in and sn?..ll not bo able." aep. Full meeting. - -he second quarterly term of tne school for the present year commenced today. Brother B. takes charge of it for the f5. - Tv.o vessels arrived from Atooi. part of this Island. there. Tamoree is with him. present. The Xing has stopped at another No letters from our brethren Br's B. and. R. expected to return here with the King, but he came av.ay without any previous notice. inis is quite a disappointment to us. and to them. '..e „,ro still left in uncertainty respecting the exped­ ition to Otaheitu. ^ fea officious sea-captains are laboring hard to pfevont it. The Lord give us patience and submission. Capt. Porter and Capt. T. ueek presented the mission %ith a quantity of lumber. 27. - Zesterday and today we have been engaged in moving oar lumber from the village. It is quite a labor to bring it, as we have nothing, but cur hand-cart to work v<ith. Our large cart is lent to Eaymokoo for the ^urpose of moving sandal-wood on a distant part of the island. They find it of very great use in carrying thoii wood, and the natives, we are told, have made two or three carts since they have found the benefit of ours. B3. - fa have fresh occasion to speak of the divine goodness in behalf of sister T. who was confined'this morning, and made the joyful mother of a fine little daughter. Thus our heavenly father in increasing our comforts and our cares. i9. - Toe eaip Aaro, Capt. Aleen, has returned again to this place. Stays here a week or ten days and returns to america. successful in collecting oil. made man^' valuable present; Be has been very It will bo remembered that Capt. A. has to the mis. ion; and we esteem him as a very v^rjaO^o rj.isna or oni esjao^isnmcnt. indeed all the Boa—C&ptains �from Nantucket and New Bedford have treated us with real kindness. They are very different from the North West Traders who touch at these islands. There are to be some exceptions, but most of them degrade themselves to a level with the heathen. They indulge themselves in the grossest vices without a blush and glory in their shame. 30. - The congregation more numerous today than it has ever been be fore, and good attention was given to a discourse from John 6:44. King arrived here this afternoon. The John H . , Thomas H . , Br. L. and Br. T. in the evening visited the King, and found him in a very pleasant mood. He received them with affection - said the missionaries were all "miti". While they sat with him upon his mat, Mr. Marin came in with a message from Capt. D. inviting the King to his house to drink rum with him. He immediately went, and the brethren returned to their peaceful dwellings. We could wish that men from a civilized land would set a better example. Oct. 1 - Presented 20 bibles to the crew of Capt. A. gratefully received. They were Capt. C. had occasion to go to the village today. While there he was assailed by Capt. D., Mr. Jones, Nr. Bullard, respect­ ing what the church had done in the case of Dr. H. The mission, in excommunicating him had rendered themselves eternally infamous. Dr. H. was a man of college education, and was he to be tried by ignorant shoe­ makers, farmers and printers, &c? religion as his. Nr. Bingham was a scoundral -d-n- such Such damnable doctrine as Hr. B. and T. preached was sufficient to stamp their characters with eternal infamy. Capt. C. re­ ferred them to the Bible, as containing the laws by which the church of Christ was to be regulated. Mr. J. observed with contempt, that the bible was not our guide - common sense was to guide us. St. Paul was not to be trusted for what he said one day he contradicted the next. Mr. Jones said that Dr. H. would be assisted to prosecute the Board, or the Mission, and no doubt he could recover to any amount for the injuries he had sus­ tained. Capt. C. asked if he could have the goodness to state the reasons assigned by the mission, or church, for excommunicating Dr. H. He was dumb. The company tried to turn off the subject. But Capt. C. �insisted that if he was a gentleman he should tell him the reasons. After asking him the third time he said it was because Mrs. H. ate a few oranges, and because the Dr. did not come to Woahoo at a certain time. showec his total ignorance on the subject to his own confusion. Thus he One great charge against Mr. B. was that he had told Manooea (a girl who had lived in the mission family) that she had done wrong to leave the school to live with Capt. Sutor. But the Lord, He is God, and notwithstanding the efforts of men and devils, the King of Zion will reign in these islands of the sea. We cannot expect that Satan will yield his empire here without a struggle. Previous to the arrival of the missionaries, no check had been given to the progress of iniquity. feel as though their craft was in danger. But now some begin to Men of base minds and baser principles are unwilling that we should put a check on their unbridled lusts, and nothing is too bad for them to say about the missionaries. But the Lord will carry on his work notwithstanding the reproaches and rage of his enemies. [<83.), - Dr. H. returned a number of articles, the property of the mission observing that he should keep one set of the instruments and some of the books, and settle with the Board for them. Capt. Porter sailed today, taking the Dr. and his wife as passengers to America. Atooi. Sent letters to our friends there. He touches at We can say that we are truly glad that the Dr. and his wife have left this place. 5. - Tamoree arrived at this place today. were given him from the fort. The customary honors Some of the brethren went down to see him. He appeared friendly and conversed with them in English. 6. - A very pleasant visit this evening from Mr. Crocker, the first officer of the ship Packet. the earth. He appears to be one of the excellent of We conversed and sung a hymn and prayed together. He present­ ed the mission with a chest of tea and 15 dollars in money for the education of heathen children. We are glad to see and converse and pray with those who love the souls of the poor heathen. 7. - A full meeting. A missionary sermon of the Rev. Ralph Wardlaw's was read by particular request. What particular design was contemplated —169— �by the author of the request is unknown. The discourse is a good one, founded on the 16th verse of the 17th chap. of Acts, "Now while Paul waited for them at Athene, his spirit was sitrred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry." 8. - Today one of the seamen of Capt. Hills called to inquire if we had bibles to give to sailors who had none. Said he was informed that we gave bibles to those who would make a good use of them, observing that there were four on board the ship who were destitute and would be thankful to receive, each a copy. Four were cheerfully given him. 9. - Capt. Allen and Capt. Hill sailed today for America* By the former we sent some private communications to our friends; by the latter some letters to our brethren at Atooi. Capt. H. presented us with a chest of tea; Capt. A. with a cask of oil, a barrel of flour and some other articles. Tamoree, Kaahoomanoo, Okamamaloo the wife of Rehoreho dined with us .today. This evening Tamoree is married to Kaahoomanoo. We vere told on our arrival at these islands that this connection was contemplated. What new arrangements will be made on account of it is at present .unknown. It is thought it will probably be favorable to the missionaries. Kaahoo­ manoo and Krymokoo are the appointed guardians of the young king Rehoreho. <J.&27/CWjlO. - This evening we are informed that Capt. D. said to the King that he did not like the missionaries. brought wives with them. He did not like it that they He was afraid that they would become numerous, that they would by and by take the islands from his friend Rehoreho. Why did they not stay in America - there was land enough there for them, &c. Not liking the missionaries nor their religion he also proposed to the King to build another meeting house in the village, and that he would read a sermon one Sabbath and Mr. Jones the next; so for the sake of show­ ing their opposition tothe missionaries and the truth of God, the American consul and a drunken Sea-Captain would act in the character of priests. But we shall fear and reverance them as little as Elijah did the prophets of Baal, though they should be multiplied to the number of four hundred and fifty. The Lord will put honor upon his obedient people. -170- �* V 14. - We rejoice to h ve th§ Sabbath return with its wonted blessings. A discourse from Matt. 19:16. A full meeting. 15. - Capt. c. and Thos. a. visited the royal family for the purpose of inquiring respecting obtaining some land, cows, oxen and horses. They found them all together on the quarter deck of the Cleopatra Barge. The King, K-ahooimnoo, and Krymokoo all seemed desirous that land, cows, oxen and horses should be given the mission family; and after consulting to­ gether on the subject for a little time, the King and Krymokoo left Kaahomanoo to decide how many should be given. and Krymokoo for another part of this island. Hopoo went to see Kaahomanoo. and horses were wanted. The King sailed for Owhyhee In the evening Mr. u. and She inquired of them how many cows, oxen Nr. u. told her we should be glad of four cows, a pair of steers and one or two horses. She s id we might have so many. The brethren returned much rejoiced at the prospect of having cows, oxen, horses and land. Sorie doubts, however, were entertained whether Hr. Marin would give his consent. Oct. 16. - This morning it was found that Mr. Marin was highly offend­ ed on account of the cattle and horses which Kaahoomanoo proposed to give the mission - said that he brought them here and was keeping them for the King, and he wanted a great number; if the mission wanted cattle, &c., why did not they bring them from America. any at present. So that wo shall not obtain It is thought advisable to try to catch some of the wild ones on this island. 17. - Capt. C. and Thomas have been today to take a view of the land which has been given, and found it to be pretty good. There is but little growing on it but weeds, and it will require considerable labor to pre­ pare it for planting. We hope to receive considerable benefit from it in six months or a year from this. We have reason for thankfulness on account of this instance of kindness and liberality from the heathen. 20. - Capt. Brown, offended at Thomas, said he had told the chiefs, that the.house which he intended to sell them was not worth more than four hundred dollars, though Hopoo has said nothing respecting his house. One of the chiefs inquired of T. how much houses cost in America. This general question he answered in a general manner, - some cost more and �some less. He was then asked how much such a house as ours would cost. He told them as well as he knew about it - two or three thousand dollars which is much too large a sum. This is the amount of what he said on the subject, and is sufficient to make a story from, accusing the missionaries of attempting to injure the trade of these islands, &c. 21. - Meeting as usual - a discourse from these words, "Be not partakers in other men's sins". A few only attended. A whale ship arrived, Capt. Folger. 22. - The two whale ships, Capt's Arthur and Bunker arrived. Capt. C. and Br. T. with John Honoree,set off this morning to visit another part of the island, for the purpose of seeing the wild cattle and of contriving some method to take some of them. They had a view of them - nine in number, and we are not without hope that some of them may be taken by. They returned late in the evening, much fatigued with their journey. Capt. C. called at the village today on business. While there he happened to be in the presence of Mr. Jones who very soon began his complaints against the mission. He said our natives, Hopu and Honoree &c. had injured the trade of the United States in these islands more than 5,000,000 dollars. Said Mr. B. was a complete tyrant - a religious despot, and he had no doubt but it was his design, if he could accomplish it, to get all the trade of these islands into his own hands. All the other members of the mission were duped by him, except Dr. H. who was a man of skill in his profession, and possessed too much sense, integrity, and independence to be led away by such a fellow, &c. But we are told that Mr. J. is a professed infidel and it well accords with his principles to treat the missionaries of Jesus in this manner. But the Lord will take care of his servants, though earth and hell are combined against them. 24. - Capt's. Folger, Arthur and Bunker visited and took tea with us. We are more and more pleased with these men. They appear like the good old honest citizens of New England. 25. - Capt. C. and Honoree set off this morning to make an attempt to take some of the wild cattle - engaged a Spaniard who is acquainted -172- �* with the business. A present of bread and some butter from Capt. Arthur, a barrel of salmon from Capt. T. Meek. Our weekly meeting this evening well attended. 26. - This evening rec'd a note from Capt. C. but little prospect of taking the cattle - help very poor - none but natives. tomorrow night. He will return Hannah H. has not attended school this quarter - says she shall come to school no more. Capt. D. is so offended at the mis­ sionaries that he forbids her attending* She says she loves herpalapala very much, and wishes to attend the school, but her husband will not let her come even to the Sabbath school. praved must be such a man! How unkind, how wicked, how de­ How solemn will be the account which he must one day render to his Maker. 27. - Capt. C. returned this evening, much fatigued and unsuccessful in his attempts to take the cattle. He made a large yard and was in hopes that he should be able to drive them into it, and he now thinks if he had had sufficient help that he could have got them in - he doubts whether his fence would have been sufficiently strong to contain them. 28. - Enjoyed the preaching of the word today from Hark 2:27, "And he said unto them, the Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. 30. - This morning about 4 o'clock, John Charles, the boatswain of the ship Wm and John, died suddenly. He had been unwell for several days, but yesterday he appeared much better and said he should go to work to­ morrow; but he did not live to see its light. It is supposed that he injured his health by drinking to excess, the rum manufactured in these islands from the tea-root. How many bring themselves to the grave by an Intemperate use of ardent spirits. afternoon. His funeral was attended this The procession was preceded by music - the drum and flute. The Episcopal church service was read at the grave by Capt. Ebbets, a member of the Episcopal church, New York. 31. - Capt. Ebbets paid his subscription to the orphan school fund in goods to the amiunt of 40 dollars. Nov. 3. - Capt. Davis paid his subscription to the orphan fund to the amount of 40 dollars, in goods. -173- �4. - Sabbath. - Enjoyed the privileges of the sanctuary as usual a discourse from John 3:16. The ship Globe, Capt. Gardner arrived today full of oil - a short stay here - bound direct to America. The Capt. called on us and offered to take any communications which we please to send. We shall avail ourselves of the opportunity. 5. - Monthly concert of prayer. Such seasons are precious to us. In this land of darkness and sin, we can find repose and consolation in uniting with the thousands of Israel in supplications and intercessions for this miserable people. With confidence we leave our cause in the hands of God and not fear the rage of our enemies. The Lord will turn the Counsel of the wicked to nought. 6 . - Received, today a present of a barrel of flour, a barrel of molasses, a barrel of beef and pork, a firkin of butter and some other articles from Capt. Gardener. "The Lord will provide." Capt. Ebbets sailed for America via. Canton - sent a letter to our brethren at Atooi one to Rev'd Ward Stafford. Capt's G. and B. took tea with us this evening. We have every day fresh occasion to speak of the goodness of god in raising up friends for us in this land of strangers. j/83.), _ capt. D., intoxicated, preceded by martial music, came with a crooked march to the mission house - asked for brandy which was refused. He was offended on this account. The Lord have mercy on him. Capt. J. Meek, with the four Captains of the whale ships in harbor, took tea with us - a pleasant interview. We are more and more pleased with these friends from Nantucket and New Bedford. Nov. 10. - Rr. ?nd sister B. returned from Atooi after an absence of four months. Have done much good there it is believed, though, through the influence of designing and wicked men they have been defeated in accomplishing their intended voyage to the Society Islands. for the best." "It is all The purposes of heaven are accomplished by the delay. have not given up all hope of being permitted to visit those islands at some future day. It still seems to us highly desirable, and all the objections which have been made against it have -174- not, in the least, We �* ' * altered our opinion on the subject. ' It would be of very great service to us if we could now be put in possession of the elementary books and translations of the missionaries at the Society Islands. But we must wait with patience, and if it is best that we should h^ve them, the way will be opened, and the means for obtaining them will be put into our hands. 11. fluence. - The Sabbath returns upon us with its cheering and reviving in­ Again we are indulged with the privilege of the sanctuary, and of hearing the word of life from Br. B., Deut. 32:29,fl, "0 that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end. For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies them­ selves being judges." The object of the discourse from these words was to show the perfection of the saints Rock, or ground of confidence, and the imperfection of the dinner's rock, together with the testimony which wicked men have given at different times to the superiority of the for­ mer over the latter. 83)J A full and attentive audience. !fov. 11. - About 12 o'clock 3 houses, stamping near each other in the village, were consumed by fire. uapt. Babcock's store W:S much in danger from the fire - it being near the water side they succeeded in securing it. Capt. U. went to the village during the fire - this afternoon taken unwell with the rheumatism in his back - probably he took some cold - is in very acute pain. The Lord send us a"beloved Luke." 13. - uapt. c. no better - slept but little last night. He is Scarcely able to turn himself in bed. 14. - br. L. took breakfast on board the ship Russel, Capt. A. presented 2 chairs, some apples and vinegar. G. a box of sugar. Capt. b. a chair and Capt. Our heavenly Father is constantly providing us with comforts which as certainly demand our grateful acknowledgments. Capt. 0 . a little more comfortable. 15. - Brothers B. and T. called on Tamoree and Kaahoomanoo. nr. B. inquired of him respecting the bad stories which had been circulated about him during his absence at Atooi. pointing up to his ear. --- Tamoree said, "I hear so, " Mr. B. asked him if he believed the stories which — . - -- --- — — — < — ----- .— -— �he had heard. '"No," says he, "I believe it is a lie. � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/14f21a0df1eed1c4d0ab50ef5a032387.pdf 4a26dbe53f98893daa1d90439fde8c2f PDF Text Text Rec'd Aug. 26, 1822 Journal of the Sandwich I. Mission Continued MS. PAGE 241 NOVEMBER 1821 Nov. 16. Last evening at the public lecture, while the preacher was insisting on the excellency of the Christian hope & showing, that hope without faith, is as an anchor cast into the ocean without a cable, a seafaring man, (gentleman having been tossed by the dangerous gales of sinful indulgence,) cried out, "May the honest sailor meet in heaven the men of good intent; I believe your intentions are good, I say that publicly" - After lecture Capts. Gardner, Arthur & Bunker, & Mr. H. made a pleasant call upon the family. We opened a register for successive Masters of vessels to insert their names, or other particulars, principally for their own mutual satisfaction & information, and as the number in that employment, who are expected to call may be considerable this system may become somewhat interesting. About midnight, as the silver moon rolled sweetly in the silent orb, the mission family were pleasantly waked by a delightful serenade, commencing with the tune of ?Oporto, supposed to be conducted by the gentleman whose less pleasant voice had been heard at the lecture, & who perhaps thought this a suitable atonement. This morning Brothers B. & T. breakfasted with Capt. Arthur, on board ship Russel, which shortly after weighed anchor, & sailed soon if successful to proceed on her way to Nantucket. The former suggestion of Capt. Allen, being seconded by Capt. Arthur & approved by others, the sisters were encouraged to send a letter and a small list of articles needed, addressed to Mrs. Arthur, & other ladies of Nantucket to afford them the opportunity of contributing with satisfaction, for the comfort of the family and the aid of the school at this place. We regard this as the commencement of an interesting correspondence NOVEMBER 16, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 242 with the inhabitants of Nantucket, & felt ourselves almost in their immediate neighborhood, & happy to receive calls f om our valued friends, as they pass to & fro by our door. Received, while preparing this letter to the ladies of Nantucket, a very acceptable present valued at 25 doll, accompanied with the following note. "Hannah Holmes' respectful compliments to the ladies of the mission family, asks their acceptance of one piece of Seersucker, & requests her kind & affectionate Instructor Mrs. Bingham, to accept one small chest of Pearl-gum-powder-tea. She would also add, she can never forget the kind exertions that have been made by you all for her improvement." The sentiments of this note we regard rather as a pleasant index to the feelings, than as a fair specimen of the attainments of one of our pupils.* [Note at bottom of page:] *This note was probably dictated, if not written, by some American. [Nov.] 17. Br. & sister B. called on H. H. who rejoiced to meet them after 4 months absence. (They had sent before them their little Sophia M. with a note of thanks, to Capt. D. for a pretty present which he had a few days before bestowed on her. They were politely treated by both.) They visited also, Kaahoomanoo, & Tamoree at their dwelling, who appeared as usual friendly. Invited them to call on us. - This afternoon they very civilly returned the visit as they were passing towards Witeete, in their covered waggon, drawn by native servants. Happy to receive so friendly a call; endeavored to interest their feelings by directing their attention to the advances we are making in writing their language. / �Rec'd Aug. 26, 1822 Journal of the Sandwich I. Mission Continued MS. PAGE 241 NOVEMBER 1821 Nov. 16. Last evening at the public lecture, while the preacher was insisting on the excellency of the Christian hope & showing, that hope without faith, is as an anchor cast into the ocean without a cable, a seafaring man, (gentleman having been tossed by the dangerous gales of sinful indulgence,) cried out, "May the honest sailor meet in heaven the men of good intent; I believe your intentions are good, I say that publicly" - After lecture Capts. Gardner, Arthur & Bunker, & Mr. H. made a pleasant call upon the family. We opened a register for successive Masters of vessels to insert their names, or other particulars, principally for their own mutual satisfaction & information, and as the number in that employment, who are expected to call may be considerable this system may become somewhat interesting. About midnight, as the silver moon rolled sweetly in the silent orb, the mission family were pleasantly waked by a delightful serenade, commencing with the tune of ?Oporto, supposed to bn conducted by the gentleman whose less pleasant voice had been heard at the lecture, & who perhaps thought this a suitable atonement. This morning Brothers B. & T. breakfasted with Capt. Arthur, on board ship Russel, which shortly after weighed anchor, & sailed soon if successful to proceed on her way to Nantucket. The former suggestion of Capt. Allen, being seconded by Capt. Arthur & approved by others, the sisters were encouraged to send a letter and a small list of articles needed, addressed to Mrs. Arthur, & other ladies of Nantucket to afford them the opportunity of contributing with satisfaction, for the comfort of the family and the aid of the school at this place. We regard this as the commencement of an interesting correspondence NOVEMBER 16, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 242 with the inhabitants of Nantucket, & felt ourselves almost in their immediate neighborhood, & happy to receive calls from our valued friends, as they pass to & fro by our door. Received, while preparing this letter to the ladies of Nantucket, a very acceptable present valued at 25 doll, accompanied with the following note. "Hannah Holmes' respectful compliments to the ladies of the mission family, asks their acceptance of one piece of Seersucker, & requests her kind & affectionate Instructor Mrs. Bingham, to accept one small chest of Pearl-gum-powder-tea. She would also add, she can never forget the kind exertions that have been made by you all for her improvement." The sentiments of this note we regard rather as a pleasant index to the feelings, than as a fair specimen of the attainments of one of our pupils.* [Note at bottom of page:] *This note was probably dictated, if not written, by some American. [Nov.] 17. Br. & sister B. called on H. H. who rejoiced to meet them after 4 months absence. (They had sent before them their little Sophia M. with a note of thanks, to Capt. D. for a pretty present which he had a few days before bestowed on her. They were politely treated by both.) They visited also, Kaahoomanoo, & Tamoree at their dwelling, who appeared as usual friendly. Invited them to call on us. - This afternoon they very civilly returned the visit as they were passing towards Witeete, in their covered waggon, drawn by native servants. Happy to receive so friendly a call; endeavored to interest their feelings by directing their attention to the advances we are making in writing their language. / �[November] 18 [1821]. Sabbath - Br. T. presented the character & duty of men as stewards. "Give an account of thy stewardship" being the basis of his discourse while numbers listened with apparent attention. - Several gent, called this afternoon to see the Sabbath school. [Nov] 20 [1821]. acceptable. Received a present from Capt. Folger, which is [Nov] 22 [1821]. An excellent milch goat, broght by Br. B. from Atooi Capt. C. found on board the Brig Pedlar, having been clandestinely sold by a native, who when examined, proposed to restore it. The officers also consented; but Capt. C. declined taking it. NOVEMBER 22, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 243 A considerable number has been drawn from our flock, one after another, in a manner equally inexcusable. [Nov] 22 [1821]. Tapoole, the ex-queen of Atooi, with her paramour, Ka-ere-ahoo-nooe, and Tetelah, another rejected wife of T. with a few attendants visited the family. They have ever manifested a disposition, favorable to the mission, and it seems not to be altered by any late events. - Kaere-ahoo-nooe was attracted by the terrestrial globe & examined it with attention. As Br. B. was attempting to explain the figure & motion of the earth, one of the attendants, a native called Winship, said, "If the earth rolled round, we should all be dizzy-headed." Another well formed man in the train, apparently about 35 years of age, Mr. B. had the curiosity to measure, whose height is 4 feet 3 inches, a fair contrast to the corpulency of of [sic] the people of the first rank in the nation, not a few of whom will measure more than 6 feet in height, & weigh it would seem from 2%. Cwt. to ?3'ACwt. [Nov] 23 [1821]. A most plentiful shower attended with much lightning & heavy thunder, which have made us feel it desirable to have a lightning rod, attached to our house. [Nov] 23 [1821]. Furnished today by Capt. ?F. with a loin of fresh beef as we had been also by Capts. G. & T. - it being a part of a grass fed bullock late killed from the head that grazes on this plain, & of which the quarters weighed 1000 lb. [Nov] 25 [1821]. Br. B. preached from Lev. 1.12. "Is it nothing to you all ye that pass by?" It deserves our grateful acknowledgement that we find the ?droppings of the sanctuary pleasant & refreshing. [Nov] 26 [1821]. Closed a large packet of communications to America, containing a copy of our journal from May 4. to Nov. 15. & the separate journal of Br. B's. tour to Atooi & a joint letter (No. 9*) [Note at bottom of page: *Number 8 was written from Atooi Oct 13.] to the Corresponding Sec. with many letters to private friends. These we send by the ship Globe, Capt. Gardner of Nantucket. The polite & generous attention of this gentleman like that of Captains Starbuck & Carey, & others, has been to us highly gratifying, & deserves our verygrateful acknowledgements His unexpected success in collecting sperm oil this voyage obliged him to throw overboard several tons of bread in order to make room for it, filling his ship in the short NOVEMBER 26, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 244 period of 13 months, & thus furnishing this seasonable safe & direct opportunity to forward intelligence to our patrons and friends. Br. B. accompanied by Br. L. went on board the Globe, committed to the special care of Capt. G. our packages of letters, & journals, with a few mats, tappas, & other articles of curiosity for our friends, gave him an order on the Treasurer of the B. to the amt. 48 doll, for ?4.bls. ?Beeff. Expressing our thanks and good wishes Br. B. said to him as he took his parting hand, I hope we shall see you 2 �24 /F2/^ again in subsequent voyages, but if not, I hope Capt. G. we may meet in heaven, - to which the he very seriously subjoined "Amen" - And as our boat receded from his ship, then under easy sail, he raised his hat & waved a silent adieu. Capt. Folgers ship also, & two brigs left the harbour today. [Nov] 27 [1821]. Schooner Eagle, Capt. Grimes returned from the spanis [sic] coast. Mr. Hauxhurst, the clerk, was seized by the spaniards who demanded as a ranson for him 2000$. - Capt. G. armed & concealed his boat's ?arms & pulled ashore under color of treating with the captors or paying the ranson, but suddenly attacking them recovered the prisoner, with some spoils, particularly a few rude saddles, which the party left in their flight. [Nov] 29 [1821]. Favored with an opportunity to communicate with the brethren at Atooi by the Brig Becket. Dec. 2 [1821]. Brig Frederic, Capt. Stetson, arrived from Boston by way of the N. W. Coast, bringing us a few letters & papers as late as Feb. She received a part [?post] from the ship Sultan, now on the coast. [Dec] 3 [1821]. The Superb a schooner lately built at Atooi arrived with letters from the brethren there. Mr. W. writes to Br. T. as follows. "Since brother B. left us there has been no material change in our affairs; we can still speak of nothing but mercies. We are treated with much respect & kindness by Gov. Cox. Scarce a day passes but he sends us some tokens of friendship. He has not the influence however over the natives that Tamoree had, but is gaining popularity. Tamoree is much ?wanted. A few days since Tupea, one of the principal DECEMBER 3, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 245 chiefs, murdered his wife. He was intoxicated at the time. This dreadful evil of intemperance is quite fashionable here; we fear the consequences. Still I suppose this place is a kind of Paradise compared with Hanaroorah. As it regards the prosperity of this station, one thing is wanting, "Sine qua non" a Minister of the Gospel. Our eyes are all fixed upon you, & we should hail your arrival with the most heart felt gratitude. Should it not meet your views however & the approbation of the brethren, we must submit to your better judgement." We intend to afford such help to the important station at Atooi, as can consistently be spared, either by occasional visits, or a more permanent residence there of some of our number, till additional laborers may arrive, or till Br. W. shall receive license to preach. [Dec] 4 [1821]. With gratitude to our ever present Helper, we record his special mercies today as we truly rejoice with Sister L. who is made the happy mother of a fine daughter. [Dec] 6 [1821]. Favored with a polite call of Capt. ?Seischmareff & three of his officers who arrived in port yesterday from the North in one of the Russian ships of discovery. They have all been favored with health and prosperity, & still exhibited aa very pleasant & cheerful aspect. [Dec] 8 [1821]. at Atooi. Sent by the Superb, letters & supplies to the statin [Dec] 9 [1821]. Sabbath. Br. B. preached from the inspiriting address of the pious son of Saul, to his armour-bearer, as he proposed by the help of his single arm and the aid of Israel's God, to assail the strong garrison of the uncircumcised Philistines, "There is no restraint to the Lord to save by many is by few" His agency in the 3 �deliverance of his people is not to be counted by their numbers. In glorifying himself he will stain the pride of human glory. In the accomplishment of his grand designs, he will selecc means which ? reason would not dictate, thus he gives abundant encouragement to <2^^ prompt and vigorous, persevering individual exertion in the cause of human salvation. At the close of the service, Br. B. administered the ordinance of baptism, & the infant daughter of Br. & sister T. named Persis Goodell was solemnly dedicated to Christ - It is a precious comfort at this time of pollution and danger, in the midst of providing workers, while multitudes around are led by vile seducers in the wav to hell, it is a precious comfort to our parental hearts to have the dear little defenceless lamb of this fold and nurtured in the gracious hands of God's everlasting covenant, & to hope that He who, from the infant exposed in the flags of the Nile, raised up as a prophet & deliverer for Israel, will deign to help our little infant offspring and raise them up for extensive usefulness to the rising and the unborn generations. [Dec] 10 [1821]. Doct. ?Kanaleff & Lieut. ?Bayle, called on the family, with the compliments of Commodore ?Vasie'lieff [Vasiliev] who has also arrived from the North, & offered medical assistance if needed. This was truly kind and acceptable. A letter brought by the Com. from Gov. Reckord of Kamtschatka assures us of his continued kind regard. Mr. Harbottle's native wife deceased, was interred this afternoon. Br. B. was invited to conduct the funeral service at 3 o'clock. - but was superseded by Capt. D. who at 2 o'clock officiated & read the church service. Br. B. however offered a prayer at the grave. [Dec] 11 [1821]. Com. ?Vassilieff with ?Lieut. ?Bayle favored us with his company, appearing very strongly interested in the welfare of the family & the progress of the mission; a little surprised to find our new house, which was not raised when he left us before, now advanced to such a state of forwardness without the aid of carpenters; gratified also with the improvement of our pupils, & pleased with the new church. He gave the family a very polite invitation to dine with him tomorrow. [Dec] 12 [1821]. Interesting arrival - The Brig Owhyhee, Capt. Henry, from Boston, arrived with letters, newspapers & pamphlets for us, announcing the arrival & gladsome reception of our communications by the Levant, the Clarion, the Ann & the Volunteer, refreshing us with intelligence of the signal mercies bestgowed on the churches of our land in the several missions under the direction of the Board, & DECEMBER 12, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 247 the blessings attending other various & laudable enterprises in the promotion of human happiness, & warming our hearts by the kind expressions of the liveliest interest, gratitude, joy & hope with respect to the arrival, settlement, and prospects of this mission. We would unite with our friends in devout thanksgiving to the great "Head of the Church triumphant" & increasingly ascribe to him all the glory. Let us be humble & watch unto prayer, remembering the days of adversity; they too, may be many - Even now the Board & its missionaries & friends, in the midst of their rejoicing are called to mourn the loss of one of its dearest supporters & counsellors. A letter from the Freeman announces the afflictive death of our beloved & revered Dr. Worcester! How inscrutable are the counels of Divine wisdom. Trying as this providence is, we "bow to his sovereign pleasure - always good - infinitely good" -----[Dec] 13 [1821]. Spent the day principally in feasting on the Intelligence received. - Lecture this evening: The Treasurer's letter was read & some other interesting passages, & some remarks were made on the death of Dr. Worcester, particularly as it was a striking �comment on one part of the ? ? wisdom - "that God in the accomplishment of his purposes would means which human wisdom would not dictate." We see not indeed how this loss is to be supplied. After lecture, Honoree, came & sat down, & with emmotion said "miti meeting tonight" then as the artless tear started in his eye, he subjoined, "Who is going to be the head man of your Board now?" "Dear Youth, We know not" - - - - [Dec] 14 [1821]. Second quarterly examination for the 2d year. Present. Lieut. ?Bayle, two physicians, & a Midshipman of the Russian ships of discovery. Messrs. Davis, Hunnewell, Conant, Dana & Harwood, several of whom expressed their satisfaction in view of the specimens of improvement exhibited in spelling, reading the scriptures, writing &c. Isaac, a native of the N.W.C. from a tribe not far from Nootka Sound, exhibited a drawing of our little establishment, & several flowers prettily painted bearing marks of native genius. Samoc, a native of Otaheite who is attached to the family by the express DECEMBER 14, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 248 direction of Gov. Cox & Kaahoomanoo, besides spelling a lesson in English, read with facility a page or two from an Otaheitan Catechism. William Beals was examined in spelling & reading in the vernacular tongue. N. Chamberlain in Geography & penmanship. James Kahoohoo, the king's young friend, read with tolerable facility a paragraph of scripture, & exhibited a copy book which was credit to his genius & industry. The pupils answered a number of questions in scripture history, & in Wells' catechism. At the close of the pleasant ?interview, the school and its patrons, & the nation, were commended to God in prayer. In the morning two of the brethren called on Krymokoo, Kaahoomanoo & Tamoree & invited them to attend the examination, but they had previous engagements on board some of the ships in port. While the brethren were present, a youth sat down n the door, completely in the native habit, but seemed to tak^ no notice of them and it was with difficullty they could recognize him to be Wm. Tennooe, the object of so many prayers, pious instruction, and distinguished privileges. He has, for a considerable time, lived at We'ane'. He shuns our society and we are pained to say gives no evidence of a disposition to return to give glory to God & to pay unto the Lord his vows. At the time he was separated from the mission he maintained that the Dr. had injured him, & caused him to transgress, & that he would attempt to give no satisfaction to the church, nor reform, till the Dr. should give him satisfaction. This plea could not be admitted, nor was this complaint ever written in the discipline of Dr. H, but when he also was censured for his faults, he steadily used the same plea "he had been injured & tempted to transgress by his brethren." Several letters from American friends for W". have been carried to him by Hopoo & Honoree, who seem deeply to lament his fall. As the brethren met with Com. ?Vassilieff this morning he remarked with reference to the late numbers of the Missionary Herald, & the Boston Recorder, which he had received from them, 'he found DECEMBER 14, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 249 little but accounts of Missionary & Bible Societies -- nothing of wars & battles in Europe.' Happy indeed if this might be the grand characteristic of Newspapers henceforth till all nations should rejoin together in the permanent & convivial plan of Chest's Kingdom. <\ [Dec] 15 [1821]. Last evening Capt. C. & Hopoo, called on Krymokoo & proposed to buy a horse & two cows, with which we have not yet been furnished; & also to erect for the benefit of the nation a trip hammer & blacksmith's shop. To the latter he replied, "Go & look out the �place where you want to build, & come tomorrow & tell me" -- Today, Brs. B. T. & C. accompanied by Mr. Harwood, an ingenious, inventive & experienced artisan, now in our employment, examined several places in the valley of Hanaroorah, where water works might be erected, & applied to various kinds of machinery & manufactures, -- Though the quantity of water allowed to run in the natural currents, is generally small yet, it is used to so great an extent in watering the various plantations in the valley, yet there are several places within 3 miles of the village, where a triphammer, a turning lathe & a grist-mill or a cotton factory, might be tolerably well furnished with water. Returning from the excursion, Brs. B. & T. fell upon the cottage of two Lascars, who had a year ago applied to us for medical aid. One of them is exceedingly emaciated, reduced to a skeleton, sitting on the ground at the door of his hut, an emblem of poverty & wretchedness Br. B. asked him if he thought seriously of Jehovah, the great God. He replied, "me no see him" -- "Where is your God? pointing upward he pronounced the name Jesus Christ -- "Is Jesus C. your God"? "Yes, Jesus Christ & Mahomet, is all the same, & Mahomet is my God" -- Here ?Serang, his companion, added, "In my bible he is called Mahomet, but in your bible he is called Jesus Christ -- all the same" "No, they are not the same -- M. is one. & J.C. is another -- M. is an imposter -- Jesus a savior -- M. cannot make your heart better, -- Jesus can -M. cannot take you to heaven -- Jesus can, if you believe in him." DECEMBER 15, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 250 Not much less wretched is the highest female in the nation, Kaahoomanoo, who having been ill several days was this morning apprehended to be at the point of death, assiduously attended by the two Russian Physicians, but with little hope of her continuing through the day. It is quite noticeable, that two such skillful men should be again providentially present when so specially needed in this place. Their attention appears to be blesst. K. is a little better this evening. The chiefs gave a dinner to the noble Commodore V. & his excellent officers, thus reciprocating their politeness. Capts. Brown & Henry, sent to us, five articles shipped from Boston by J. C. Jones, & consigned to J. C. Jones Jr. Esqr. saying that as he was absent, they were authorized to deliver them to us, believing them to be for our use, viz: 1 bag coffee, 1 box chocolate, 1 firkin ? , 1 barrel wine, 1 box containing 1000 dollars! These we are told belong to us, but we shall not consider them as such nor use them at all, till more satisfactorily instructed on the subject, how much soever they are needed, - Should they prove to be intended for our use, we should most gladly endeavor to enlarge our plan of operation. [Dec] 16 [1821]. Sab. Public worship as usual. B. T. preached from 1 Pet. 4.17. For the time is come that judgement must begin at the house of God, & if it ?first begin at us, what sh 11 the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?" Before the sermon commenced, a man who had before interrupted our worship, evidently offended, with the 1 1 th Ps. which was sung, left the house saying, "you will go to heaven there is no doubt of that." This evening Br. & Sis. B. visited Kaahoomanoo, who in her sorrows does not forget us, but has sent us a token of her friendship today. She is a little better but not out of danger. Br. B. said to her after the usual salutations in which she appeared to be more than usually cordial, "I hope you think seriously of the great God & our Savior." She replied, "I think more about him since I have been sick." "Jesus Christ died for sinners, - He can make you well if that �is best, or he can take your soul to heaven if you believe in him. ^3*/ She replied, "miti." "Is it your desire that I shall engage in prayer to God for you?" "Aye -- miti". Tamoree who sat attentively by her gave his hearty assent also. She directed Kekeoa^a to see that no noise should be made by the group about the door. Dr. ?Kovaleff gave also his permission. & Br. B. kneeled by her couch & commended her ?case to the great Physician of the soul & body, imploring his divine interposition to make his name & his saving health known to her & to the nation. At the close, she subjoined - "miti". -- Hopoo then endeavored to explain to her more fully the import of the prayer. She & Tamoree made their united request that Mr. B. should repeat his visits to tell her of the Savior & to pray for her. Br. B. proposed to Tamoree that he should teach her. He said he had told her some things about God, & that he was willing to tell her what he himself understood. -- Krymokoo manifested his continued kindness by promising us a hog, & Kekeoava by proposing to send again to the school a boy who had for some time been absent. -- These interviews make us love the precious souls of the heathen more. -- We have had no interview with Kaahoomanoo, more interesting. We hope it may be followed with a blessing, and that this sickness may not be unto death but for the glory of God. It will do us good if it lead us solemnly to inquire what more we can do than we have done or are doing for this perishing nation. [Dec] 17 [1821]. This morning it was proposed that special united prayer should be offered for the ?rulers, & particularly for Kaahoomanoo, that her sickness might be removed and at the same time so sanctified to her & to the people that Jesus & his salvation might thereby be made more fully known to them. This evening Br. & sister B. visited her sick bed again, accompanied by Honoree, found her more comfortably grateful for our attention, agreeably lodged in a pleasant well-finished chamber of a small two-story house, built & sold to her by American traders -- She was attended by Tam., Krymokoo, young ^ - ^ y Tamehameha, Ohea one of the wives of the late King, the eldest wife of the young king, Mr. Marin, Kovaleff, & others. As Mr. B. entered the room, Ohea said "there is the kahoona Poole (Priest; the master or leader of divine service). I hope ?-e shall hear him pray." Entering into conversation with K. such a^ her case seemed to require, reminding her of the great sufferings & cruel death which Jesus underwent, that sinners must be saved, & that He was exalted to heaven, where he waited to show mercy to all who believe in him, -Mrs. B. sat down by her & kindly applied camphor to her aching head, which she gratefully acknowledged gave her some little comfort, desiring that the phial might be left with her, which of course was most cheerfully granted. As Br. B. rose to take leave, K. made a request that he should pray with her before he left her, requiring the company to suspend their conversation, & be still. There was a profound silence, which we seldom witness among them. The season was solemn & interesting, while a minister of Christ, the representative of his church, kneeled by the couch of the afflicted queen at her special request, imploring divine grace to send light & health to her soul, & to raise her up in newness of life, to lead the way for her countrymen to the Kingdom of righteousness & the mansions of glory. For several days, Hopoo has attended a languishing chief, who seems also willing to be taught. With him & an old soldier, Hopoo spent most of the sleepless hours of the last night endeavoring to teach them how to pray & how to regard the Christian's God & Savior. What a door of usefulness is open in the sick room of the rulers, of these Islands to a kind, pious, devout & devoted physician! It deserves our grateful acknowledgement, that divine providence has at this juncture sent two skillful medical men to this place for a short season, one from Moscow who embarked from Russia on one of the discovery ships, the other now returning from the hospital at 7 / �(pgc /7 /^2/) ^ ^ Kamtschatka, to St. Petersburg. The are kindly attentive to our family as well as to the natives — The obliging Commodore commissions them to attend to all the sick, where their aid is needed, & they seem to have business enough. What we do for the nation seems little, compared with what ought to be done; but this little is considerable when compared with what has been done, & what has been left undone in years that are past. The hearts of the friends of missions, must have been filled with new and strange emotions; could they have been spectators of the scenes as they passed here in contrast this evening. Here in the silent chamber of disease, as in the gate of heaven, a missionary with his wife & assistant, are endeavoring to lead the highest rulers of the nation to the love & worship, the obedience & enjoyment of the God of holiness & glory -- There, at the same moment & in the same village, hundreds of untaught natives, are with their accustomed levity, witnessing the ? tions of unrestrained lust, the wild & wicked vagaries - the shameless & sinful impurities of debauched, profane, inebriated whites, who proudly call themselves Christians that they may have a name only above the heathen while they glory in ?d-eper shame. Oh, wretched human nature, how art that fallen! [Dec] 18 [1821]. The young prince Kauetea-oo-le having been absent some time, was present last evening at the interview with Kaahoomanoo & behaved with pleasing propriety. At our proposal he expressed a willingness to resume his studies. Today he made us a family visit, attended by his little train, composed of a number of adults and a number of boys of about his own age. The latter he sometimes disciplines as a little training band. We showed him all the apartments of the house, presented him a little book containing the ten commandments, illustrated with elegant cutts; gave him some instruction and advice, (administered to him a little medicine which he desired and evidently needed for a troublesome ?accutism,) if possible to interest him in favor of the objects of the mission with DECEMBER 18, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 254 the hope that this heir of earthly power & distinction may early avail himself of the proffered advantages of an acquaintance with the glorified Prince of Peace. This evening the visit to K. was repeated. She is better, but still subject to much pain, from local inflammations. Ohea said, "K. thinks God will do what he pleases - and that he will make her rise up." The subject of extending our operations and opening another school has been agitated today, feeling desirous to attempt more than we are accomplishing on our present plan. [Dec] 19 [1821]. Received from Capt. Henry a note respecting the articles sent to us on the 15th inst. as follows.. "Mr. Bingham, will you please deliver the five articles consigned to J. C. Jones, Jr. and now in your possession, th y being his property agreeable to his letters from America. Yours, William Henry. Dec. 18, 1821." This being sufficient warrant for us, we readily returned what he had delivered to us & what we should have been glad to appropriate to the benevolent objects of the mission. [Dec] 20 [1821]. Brothers & sisters B. & T. visited Kaahoomanoo & joined in solemn prayer at her room, with express consent. -- called on several pupils, & enjoyed together a little walk back to a natural bower of Lauhalla trees, which might be a pleasant place for religious 8 �worship. Rec'd the following note from our friend Conant, superscribed to "Rev. H. Bingham, 1st North Pacific Mission. "My dear sir, according to your request, I visited Mr. Harbottle, and am happy to inform you that he consented to Grace & Mary's remaining under your care. Krymokoo has taken two more, & the remainder Mr. Harbottle wishes to remain with him, for the present. He appears truly grateful for your kind offers, affectionate solicitude to an old man upon the verge of the grave encumbered with a large family & bereft of the only earthly prop to his declining life. -- My love to all the family, yours affectionately, W"*. G. Conant." Mr. H. is an English settler - has for several years been a pilot in this place. One of his children, William, a fine boy & good scholar, was early taken into our family and has constantly lived contentedly with us. Now the mother is dead we have proposed taking the rest of the children, and more than supply to them the place of their mother who was esteemed by them & by the people. [Dec] 21 [1821]. Br. Whitney arrived from Atooi with a view to make a short visit, to invite one of us to visit them again soon to consult the brethren with reference to the expediency of Brother R's taking a short voyage to Canton by an opportunity now offered him by Capt. T. Meek as he is going down, & to return -- Br. W. desires to go with a view to improve his health. Br. W. still pursues the study of divinity. [Dec] 22 [1821]. In answer to a polite invitation of Com. V. -Br. B. returned the following note: Honored & dear sir, The brethren of the mission family would express to you their grateful acknowledgements, for the honor you have done them by inviting them to dine with you, & the doctors also, to witness your illuminations, in commemoration of the birth of your much loved & very excellent Emperor Alexander whose name we venerate, whose happy influence we admire, whose prosperity we pray for, & whose vast empire we desire may flourish, adorned with the arts and sciences, blessed with civilization, with Christianity & with peace, as long as the sun and moon shall endure. But as by your reckoning, the anniversary of the Emperor's birth, falls on our sabbath, a day which we consecrate to the worship of God & the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ -- we must decline your kind invitation, & request the pleasure of your company, with your respected officers, to tea with us on the day following at 4 o'clock P.M. On the 25. or Christmas we have a lecture at the New church in commemoration of the birth of an exalted Redeemer & King. Accept, honored sir, the assurance of the unabated & kind regard of the mission family & allow me the honor to be personally, with high esteem, your truly obliged and humble servant. H. Bingham" [Dec] 23 [1821]. Sabbath. Br. B. preached from Is. 61.1. Arise,.256 shine, for thy light is come, & the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. Considering as an incentive to our joy, zeal & activity, the evidence that the glory of the Lord is rising upon Zion. This evening repeated the visit to K. & Tamoree, the latter said, "I always glad to see you." Today being the 24 th by the reconing [sic] of H. Imp. M. Ship which came from the westward, Russians in port joined by some Americans, celebrated their Emperor's birth, giving a splendid dinner, �DECEMBER 23, 1821 ***** (on previous page) MS. PAGE 256 unfurling their banners, firing their cannons and making a display this evening of their fireworks. But the vaulting skyrocket, with its whistling flame, its luminous arch, & its lofty explosion, is but a distant and faint resemblance of the sublime movements of a Christian Monarch diffusing the light of Revelation through his dominions, & laboring to bless the world with his benign influence of peace & salvation. The sudden disappearance of these baubles better illustrates the transitory nature of earthly honor & power, which was most strikingly and awfully displayed, when the plumes of Moscow's spires, as they ascend to heaven, proclaimed to the world the downfall of disappointed pride & ambition & the departure of human glory. [Dec] 24 [1821]. respectful note: Rec'd from Commodore Vassilieff the following H. Imp. M. S. Otkrite Dec. 13 o.p. 1821. Dear sir, I am extremely sorry not having the pleasure of yours, and your brothers company, at the glorious day for us. I thank you for the kind invitation, & beg to be excused this evening, as we are leaving these Islands soon, that I have not time to spare. As for my officers I have acquainted them. Please to give my respects to the family. Your humble servant, [Russian signature]' Today set up the printing press. At a meeting for consultation this evening, the inquiry was made, What are the objects which now primarily engage the attention of the members of this station? And they appeared as follows: 1 st. The construction of a school. 2. Maintaining preaching & public worship on the sabbath. 3. The acquisition of the language. 4. Preparing & printing elementary books. 5. Visiting the chiefs, the sick, and others of the people from house to house, to instruct, & impress their minds with religion. 6. Superintending small portions of cultivated land. 7. Providing for our daily wants, and ?training up a family of heathen youth & children. 8. The courteous & Christian treatment of foreigners. 9. Writing and transmitting to our patrons a copious journal of the mission. [Last line indecipherable: ?Still new object. There ought to ? ? ? ?& ?labor. On this point it was desired to ?wait by special prayer for further light.] DECEMBER 25, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 257 Dec. 25, 1821. Christmas. This morning the school commencer, under the care and instruction of Mrs. B. the third quarter of the second year. In addition to their former exercises, the pupils are furnished with manuscript copies of spelling lessons in Owhyhee and Eng. which they are required to write upon slates, commit to memory, spell and define, then transcribe upon paper. At dinner we were honored with the pleasant company of Commodore Vassilieff and his officers. - Soon after, Brother Whitney took leave of us to return to the station at Atooi. having made but a short visit of four days. He brought with him several disser ations on theological subjects written since Brother B. left A. - He still pursues that study, - He urges us to hasten the printing of the spelling books that their pupils using them may be in possession of books which they would be highly pleased to read and understand in their own tongue. - At 4 o'clock the Brig Pedlar Capt. John Meek sailed for America, to touch first at Atooi (whither Br. W. goes passener,) thence by way of Canton, to New York. By her we send a copy of of [sic] our journal from Nov. 16 up to the present date, a letter to the Treasurer of the Board, & others to private friends. At evening, enjoyed a Christmas lecture, presented by Br. T. from Luke 2.15. - at the close of which Brothers T. & B. joined by Mr. Harwood sung the "Grand Dettingen, Te Deum" in which the echo of the strains of Angels was heard on heathen shores. "Holy. Holy. Holy Lord God of �(PEC 25/32.') Sabbaoth: Heaven & Earth are full of the majesty of thv clorv." [Dec] 26 [1821]. About midnight the village was alarmed with fire. Two houses of Mr. J. Rives were burnt, probably it is thought, by an incendiary. The conflagration of these thatched dwellings was so exceedingly rapid that several persons who lodged there escaped DECEMBER 26, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 258 narrowly, among whom was Kovaleff; & Mr. Dix, who sailed from Boston, mate of the Brig ?Festive. Should his exposure & escape, & sudden loss of property, be a salutary means of securing for him durable riches, his praying mother, Mrs. B. and other pious relatives would rejoice. - We have a request from Mrs. Blake to be faithful to her son. We have endeavored to impress & guide his soul by evangelical truth. God must ?assist the result. - Today our industrious Hopoo, has been very assiduously attentive to Kaahoomanoo, at her particular request. As Br. & Sr. B. visited her this morning, Hopoo expecting to watch with her, sent for his bible. He has repeated calls for such attention to the sick, which he very kindly & promptly renders, seeking the opportunity to make known Jesus & the health of his salvation. [Dec] 27 [1821]. Last night the Cleopatra's Barge, approaching, fired a salute which was answered from the fort, announcing the return of Rehoreho from Owhyhee. This morning she was towed into the harbor. As the King & his men and retinue landed, they were welcomed by another salute of cannon, & a loud crying of the multitude which might have been heard at the distance of a mile. Brs. L. & B. soon went out to meet him. As they entered Kaahoomanoo's room she was sitting up on her couch, while the King & his wives were seated around her bathed in tears, serving to express their tender sympathy & filial regard for this afflicted chiefess. R. appeared grateful to meet us; & put on a kind smile, as the usual compliments were interchanged; but we soon retired to give the company opportunity to indulge their tears unmolested. John Adams, the chief at Kirooah and superintendant of Owhyhee, who arrived in company with the King, was present & appeared with much civility. All the chiefs of the first rank of all the Islands are now present at this place except Cox, who is also expected soon. Lecture this evening from that scripture which says, "The King's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will." [Dec] 28 [1821]. Brothers & sisters B. & T. again visited the King, chiefs and chiefesses at the house of Kaahoomanoo. John Adams said he DECEMBER 28, 1821 ****** MS. PAGE 259 should like to have a school at Kirooah, and expressed a wish to have his little daughter, six or seven years of age, instructed. We proposed taking her into our family, providing her food, lodging, clothes, &c. and giving her daily instruction, — this he said would be well. - But she or some of her fond friends will doubtless find objections to such a measure. Today a letter from Gov. Rickord of Kamtchatka to Rehoreho, was read to him by Commodore V. proposing to acknowledge the flag of the Sandwich Islands. This will be reported to the Emperor, and may be one step toward the general acknowledgement of the flag of this nation. The Com. told the chiefs he should make report of the happy arrival & favorable reception of the mission established here, & of the good system of instruction now commenced among the people. [Dec] 29 [1821]. In the morning Br. & Sr. B. made six calls in the village, were introduced to the wife & daughter of J. Adams, found Kaahoomanoo better; Mr. Marin, sick; gave the King a spelling book; supplied Mr. Conant' with a few books and slates for the instruction of six pupils; made an effort which it is hoped will not be fruitless �to restore Olida to the privileges of our family, induced I. Lewis to return, and brought to the care of Mrs. C. the motherless babe of Mr. Harbottle. At 10 o'clock Mr. B. went on board his Russian Majesty's Ship Otkritie, as he had before proposed; and was present at divine service, it being their sabbath, & they being ready to depart on the morrow. The aged priest, their chaplain, over whose head had passed the snowy blasts of seventy-four winters, read the service, in the formulas of the Greek Church, while the ship's company stood, and bowed, & kneeled and crossed themselves with him; and occasionally one of the number chanted a short strain as the priest proceeded with the reading. At the close, the priest presented a silver crucifix, which the Com. kissed, followed by the officers & crew. After service, the Com. & officers repaired to the Cabin where Mr. B. was invited, & where according to the custom of Russian gentlemen, about 11 o'clock DECEMBER 29, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 260 a luncheon as they call it was set before them, an hour or two before dinner. - The chaplain asked a blessing. - The Com. then presented Mr. B. a very kind memorial, an elegant Silver Medal, containing a good profile of the Emperor, & the names of the two Ships, under his command. Mr. B. with the advice of the Brethren, proposed as an object which he thought they might feel it a pleasure to patronize, the subject of the Orphan School introducing to their notice W*". B. as one of the orphan boys whom we were endeavoring to educate. The Com. said, he was about to ask in what way he could be serviceable to us; and as the subscription paper was read, signified his hearty approbation of the plan and engaged for himself and his officers to make a donation. - After dinner in the wardroom, the priest came again into the cabin, addressed the Com. with apparent affection, embraced and kissed him; then turning to Mr. B. expressed his hearty good wishes for our prosperity & happiness & saluted him also with a kiss. Leaving the ship, Br. B. in company with Mr. Bayle called on Kaahoomanoo, where the physicians left with him & Thos. Hopoo, directions for the continued treatment of her case. Mr. Bayle & Dr. Kovaleff came & very politely took leave of the family not expecting to see us again. [Dec] 30 [1821]. This morning, just before the Russian ships left this place for St. Petersburg, the obliging Commodore sent us the proposed donation accompanied by another very interesting letter, as follows, written first in Russian, with a translation: "H. Imp. Maj. S. Otkrite. Dec. 19 o.s. 1821 "Dear Sir, I thank you from all my heart and soul for the opportunity given me and the officers under my command, to be sharers in promoting the business of this Christian mission. The collection of seven golden Ducats, and Eighty-six Spanish dollars I take the pleasure of sending with this letter, of which you will make use as you think proper. Please to receive our most sincere wishes, that your good intention and the glorious design in which you are engaged may be DECEMBER 30, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 261 prospered & increased. Remaining, with my respects to you & your respectable family, Your humble Servant, Rev. Mr. Bingham. (signed) Michael Vassilieff" This was duly & gratefully acknowledged, in a note addressed to the Commodore; & as he had proposed to take a letter and deliver it personally to his friend Prince Galitzen provided Mr. B. would write, he with much diffidence wrote by him a short account of the establishment & state of the mission, the very kind attention shown it by the gentlemen who have the honor to be employed in the service of the Emperor, and of the happy incipient promulgation here of that �heavenly truth which warms the heart of every Christian, enlightens the path of every pious seeker, & nourishes the soul to eternal life; & which he & his worthy Monarch, as "Lovers & promoters of the Divine Word" were so laudably & successfully diffusing through the vast & ?growing empire of Russia. Not only rulers in different lands, but missionaries, & the patrons of missions may derive benefit from duly considering the part which has been taken by the ?Princes and nobles of Russia. Before civilization or Christianity arrived upon that extensive empire now containing more than 40 000 000 inhabitants, & supposed to be capable of sustaining 600 000 000, the Grand Princess Olga, visited Constantinople, was honorably received by Constantine VI. - instructed in the doctrines of Christianity, at her own desire, A.D. 955, received baptism, returned to Russia, & used her utmost influence to introduce the new religion among her idolatrous countrymen. Her Grandson Vladimir, after her death, duly impressed by her conduct and conversation, embraced & publicly professed the religion of Christ and was the instrument of bringing his subjects to the profession of Christianity. Since that time the catholic faith of the Greek Church has prevailed.* [Note at bottom: ^Pinkerton's Greek Church in Russia] The subsequent improvements of Peter the Great, & the auspicious DECEMBER 30, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 262 influence of Alexander, & others, the progress of society and of the word of God there, the present abilities of Russia to do good to herself, & to other nations of the earth, & the prospect of blessings yet to come upon the uncounted millions of her children, thro' the instrumentality of her princes & nobles, all this received with special reference to the individual exertions of Plea & Vladimir, ought to rouse a spirit of sacred emulation in the breasts of other rulers, & to inspirit & strengthen the pioneers of civilization, & the standard bearers of Christianity who are sent amonf* the heathen, & all who would "attempt great things and expect great things" in the cause of human salvation. Surely we ought not to ?despise the day of small things, even if we could do no more for many years than we have been allowed today to attempt to teach the king & queen a little manuscript catechism in the vernacular tongue. It was not indeed to be expected that the dissipated rulers of this land would heartily embrace the glorious gospel with all its divine claims upon the heart as soon as it should be proposed to them. Should the king however as an individual be brought to obey the gospel, by any labor or sacrifice of ours, who can estimate the benefits which might be expected to flow from his influence to the present & to the unborn generations in the Isles of the sea? - Christians will not cease to pray for him, though he be deeply immersed in the vices & abominations of the land, & countenance in the grossest excesses by those whose birth and education ought to have furnished them with better principles who are lovers of pleasures & of gain more than love of God. [Dec] 31 [1821]. Repeated the visit to the chamber of Kaahoomanoo; found her much better; with her full consent presented our thankoffering to God for her restoration thus far; proposed to her to select, and place in our family two orphan girls to enjoy the special benefit of the donation made yesterday by the Russian gentlemen, till DECEMBER 31, 1821 ***** MS. PAGE 263 it should be thus expended; when we hoped provision would be made by individuals for them till they should have obtained an education competent to be serviceable to her. This plan she approved. The King proposed to visit us, and breakfast with us in the morning. Thus ends the fleeting year. � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/0f2389ff8885cf60f2477f84e229721a.pdf 34157d23b1f972a40d77b65c194f8263 PDF Text Text SANDWICH ISLAND MISSION JOURNAL to ABCFM, Boston JANUARY 1, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 263 Jan. 1 [1822]. New Year. Received two heavy casks containing various articles for the comfort and convenience of the family, together with pamphlets, packages, letters &c. shipped by the Treasurer, & brought seasonally to us by the Brig Rob-Roy, Capt. Cross, without freight. Our thanks are due to the owners Bryant & Sturgis as well as to the Captain for this favor, & to the Board & the Christian public for the provident kindness which prompted these acceptable comforts & aids. Received besides a letter from the Treasurer dated at Andover, two copies of the New Zealand Grammar & Vocabulary. We were happy to see at once such a striking resemblance in that language to the languages of Owhyhee & of Otaheite. This work will aid us some in setting the orthography of this language. We are confirmed by it in some measure, in the claim we had made of five vowels, to wit, a as in father, e as in hate, i, as in ee in feet, o as in pole, u as oo in toot, and ai for the sound of I.. These five vowels, with twelve consonants, b, d, h, k, 1, m, n, p, r, t, v, w, will be sufficient to express with very little variation all the sounds in the language which we have yet been able to analyze. Indeed, 7 consonants and 5 vowels might very well serve for the notation of the language, as the b, d, r, t, & v, might be omitted, though it is believed they will be of use, as these sounds are heard, yet their places might be supplied by using the p, invariably for b & p, the 1, for d, 1 & r, the k, for k & t, and the w for v. The interchange of such letters, the unsettled, doubtful, varying, & widely diverse pronunciation among the people, we find to be no small embarrassment in fixing the spelling of the language. This, together with the diversity of spelling used by voyagers, in the accounts of the islands already published, must be JANUARY 1, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 264 our apology to our patrons and the public for the want of that decided uniformity so desirable in spelling names, which has appeared unavoidably in the communications from the mission. We know & feel it to be an evil, too stubborn to be easily remedied, but we hope ere long to see it so far modified as not to be very troublesome. Kamamaloo dined with us to day & with her train attended with more than ordinary patience & interest upon the exercises of the school this afternoon. Just as she took her leave, the king instead of calling to breakfast with us, came to see us, read a few Owhyhee lessons, which were used by the children, corrected the pronunciation of two or three words, which he supposed to be incorrect, & requested us to let him correct the lessons as we should proceed in preparing them -- he repeated the assurance of his friendship, dranked [sic] to our health a glass of spirits which he has carried about with him -- & retired -- after dark he was drawn past with considerable speed in a light waggon drawn by his footmen, two of his runners carrying each a flaming torch to illuminate his path to Witete. [Jan] 2 [1822], Admitted three little girls into the family, whom was lately promised us by Mr. Harbottle. one of [Jan] 4 [1822]. Yesterday the Chief John Adams visited the school, & brought his little daughter with him. Today the Interesting little daughter of the late Tamehameha, 6 or 7 years of age, called to see the school, accompanied by her train. She behaved very prettily for a heathen child. The head of this juvenile princess was decorated with curious, colored feathers short and thickly set upon a cord, twice encircling the upper part of the head. As this mistress of the train retired, attended by the kahele (fly brush), she was borne on the shoulders of an adult servant. We should be happy to have her under our daily instruction, but we find it difficult to get the direction of these haughty rulers. / ABCFM-HAWAII PA PERS. HOUGHTON LIBRARY, HARVARD. 1820-1900 l liis m m e n a it s for tefere n ce only. P e rm is s io n to re p ro d u ce in tuti 'or m part must be obtained in writing trom ttie Librarian, Hawaiian Mission C hildren's Society, 5S3 So . King St. Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. �^ "2 --^ This morning the king's steward came on horseback with a message from his master now at Witite. "The king wants pepper." The supply received this week from Boston enabled us easily and cheerfully to accommodate him. [Jan] 5 [1822]. Capt. C. compleated the work of two stands for type cases, & Br. L. distributed part of a font of types. Capt. Masters arrived from Atooi, with letters from the brethren there, havin g been burnt out by an incendiary, with the loss of considerable property. [Jan] 6 [1822]. Sabbath. New Years sermon from James 5.8. "Be ye also patient, stablish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh" -At the sabbath school an account of C. Brown, one of her letters to her brother & some notice of the serious attention of the children at Elliot were communicated to our pupils who listened with pleasing interest. -- This evening called on our friend Gov. Cox, who arrived from Atooi today. [Jan] 7 [1822]. Monday. First monthly concert of the year. A day of special interest commenced, as the first printing, ever done in the Sandwich Islands, the operations of the printing press, havin g fitted up for the purpose one of the thatched houses built for us by the government. Gov. Cox, who seems to take as friendly, & lively an Interest in our work as any of the windward chiefs, was present, and assisted with his own hands in composing a line or two, & in working off a few copies of the first lesson of Owhyhee syllables, having the composing stick put into his hands, & being shown when to take & how to place the types & then to pull the press. Several gentlemen also were present, Capt. Masters, Capt. Henry, Mr. Hunnewell from America, & Mr. Butler a resident of Mowe, who all took an interest in this novel scene, while one of the highest chiefs of these islands aided in commencing the printing of his native tongue. He too congratulated himself upon the achievement. But our interest is in view of future & distant results, which cannot but be happy. [Jan] 10 [1822]. The king returned form Witite, to Hanaroorah. Br. h. printed his name in large elegant capitals, in two forms, R i h o r i h o . & Liholiho and showed them to him to have him settle the question whether r, or 1, should be used in spelling his name, & he decidedly chose the former. JANUARY 10, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 268 Lecture this evening preparatory to the communion, by Br. B. from the words of Christ, "My kingdom is not of this world." [Jan] 11 [1822], Boka & his wife made us a friendly call, & breakfasted with us this morning; examined all the apartments of the house; & the printing office; with marks of approbation. Br. L. printed his name also in large capitals to compliment him & to show him the use of types. A native youth, a favorite of Boka's, who has had the command of the Brig Thaddeus, died yesterday & was today buried under arms. -- This afternoon Capt. Cross in company with Mr. H. & Mr. C. politely visited the family & school & took tea with us. -- We are happy to learn that the loss by fire sustained by Capt. Masters, the government have repaired [?replaced], & given him satisfactory redress by a remuneration of from 2000 to 3000 Doll. [Jan] 12 [1822], For the encouragement of punctual attendance, diligence & good conduct in our pupils, Br. L. printed a supply of several kinds of tickets of approbation; some of which were given out at the close of the school today & with which the children were delighted. �[Jan] 13 [1822], Sabbath. Sermon in the morning by Br. T. -- Capt. D. having heard of the death of his only brother Mr. Robert D. who died at Mantanzas, W. of Cuba, & of his cousin Capt. Joseph D. who died at Acre, coast of Africa, & also of the illness of his declining widowed mother at Hartford, offered a note for prayers. Mr. J. G. also on account of the death of his cousin Wm. Hale of Boston. -- In the afternoon we were refreshed by the communion of the Lord's supper in commemoration of his dying love. [Jan] 14 [1822]. Received and answered a note from Capt. accompanied by a present valued at 5 or 6 dollars. D, [Jan] 15 [1822]. This morning Sister B. was seized with alarming distress attended with faintness, while in her shcool, & was brought in her chair to the house. She is better this evening -- God is gracious. The brethren are constrained to acknowledge, that their female helpers have thus far cheerfully borne their full share of the burden & heat of the day in the establishment & progress of the mission. -- At a meeting for business this evening, Resolved that we consider JANAUARY 15, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 267 the establishment of a new station among these islands, an object of immediate attention. Appointed a committee Brothers T. & B. to consult the king & chiefs on the subject, & Capt. C. to ascertain what conveniences & resources can be relied on for the purpose of making a new establishment independent of special aid from the government. [Jan] 18 [1822]. This morning a native a common laborer, brought upon his naked shoulders, from Witete 2 or 3 miles, two bunches of sweet potatoes which filled a barrel, & weighed exclusive of the rude baskets that contained them and the stick on which they were suspended, 155 lb. For the potatoes including a bunch of Bananas we gave him 6 yds. of blue cotton cloth valued at 2 Doll. As no beasts nor carriages are employed in carrying burdens, the methods the natives accept for the purpose are various. Sometimes a common burden is suspended on a pole between two men, sometimes a string of living dogs are carried hanging by their legs across a pole that rests on two men's shoulders. -- A heavy hog is lashed upon a little rack of poles & carried on the shoulders of four men. Rushes, & grass for thatching are carried on the back in huge bundles as the dry-goods Pedlar carries his pack. Companies of hundreds thus loaded, trudge on together. But the most common method of carrying taro, poe, potatoes &c. is this -- the native divides his burthen, into two parcels, & suspends them from the ends of a slender pole which rests upon one shoulder, till that is lifted, when it is turned around across the back of the neck and made to balance on the other, springing a little at every step as the sweating islander moves onward in a half trot. [Jan] 17 [1822]. Brothers T. & B. visited the Rulers, & Cox called to visit the family & to see how the spelling book advances. Six pages are nearly set up. -- Cox appeared to be gratified with the order & progress of the school -- says of the pupils - "they are Akamie" (expert). [Jan] 19 [1822]. Visited the chiefs again. Kaahoomanoo is seriously threatened with a relapse, having indulged too freely in eating hearty food. -- Cox and Adams promised to attend worship tomorrow. [Jan] 20 [1822]. A sabbath of more than ordinary interest to us, as we had a good opportunity to preach to the natives. Gov. Cox with JANUARY 20, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 268 his head man, & servants, John Adams, Tupehea, commander of the Brig Tamehourelana, the school and others to the number of about sixty natives, & nearly as many whites attended public worship at the house 3 �of God, & in decent order & pleasing interest listened to a sermon by Br. B. interpreted well by Thos. Hopoo, from Rom. 5.8. "But God commendeth his love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Showing first that God had manifested great love toward us, and that we were all sinners, that Christ died for our salvation, & that we all ought to love & worship & obey him for what he has done for us. May these simple truths as they were illustrated and inforced, have a salutary effect on the hearts of the hearers. [Jan] 23 [1822] The Brig Arab, Capt. Ths. Meek sailed for Canton to return hither with a cargo. We requested the master to procure for us a few articles of convenience, and a quantity of cheap cloth to purchase our vegetables, &c. to the amount of 500 Doll. -- Brother B. wrote to Morrison. [Jan] 25 [1822]. Called on Kaahoomanoo & the chiefs, who were so much pleased with a little covered waggon in which Sophia M. was drawn that Krymokoo made a particular request another like it but a little larger might be made for the daughter of the late Tamehameha which was readily promised. [Jan] 26 [1822]. Some strife among the chiefs, today, arising we are told from trifles. Cannot easily or correctly describe it, but hope it will pass over without material damage. [Jan] 27 [1822]. Sabbath. Sent this morning to invite the king and chiefs to attend public worship. Their excuses were such as accord well with the dictates of the unsanctified human heart, and with the description of excuses which our Savior has given. -- Adams said when the king should come he would come. The king when invited, said he was drunk, and did not think it well to attend church in that state, but when he got through his course of intemperate drinking he would attend; Krymokoo engaged in one of his favorite sports, said he had business & therefore could not come, adding, "my heart will be with you tho mv body is h e r e ." Cox only accepted the invitation and attended with a considerable congregation of whites and natives. -Br. T. Preached. -- Unpleasant firing of cannon by Americans this afternoon. [Jan] 29 [1822]. Yesterday Young Tamehameha left the village; the king follows him it is said to Atooi. to day [Jan] 3*1" [1822]. Capt. C. having compleated a neat little waggon or coach, presented it to the young princess who was highly gratified as well as the chiefs, & soon rode it to our house. [Note written in another hand on side of Manuscript Page 268: Sandwich Island Journal. Ship Paragon, Nov. 13, 1822. Down to Jan. 31, 1822]. �FE BRUARY 2, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 289 Sandwich Mission Journal, Continued Feb. 2, 1822. By Ship Paragon, Capt. Henry, which sailed today for Boston by way of Canton, we send a copy of our journal from Dec. 25, 1821, to Jan. 30, 1822. Also, a joint letter to the Treasurer, with duplicate of a joint letter to Dr. Worcester sent by the Globe before we had news of his lamented death. We send also large ?packages of letters to the private friends of the mission; and a box from Br. L. to Mr. Bemis of Canandaigua containing a variety of the productions of the islands. Brig Owhyhee, Capt. Grimes, sailed at the same time for the N. W. C. By request of the consul Mr. B. conducted the religious exercises of the funeral of a black man, one of the Paragon's crew who died at Mr. Allen's. This is the seventh interment of foreigners who have arrived and died here since the establishment of the Mission. Besides whom, Capt. Hale of the Brig Ann, Capt. Dean passenger in the Volunteer, Mr. Hamlin passenger in the Savant died on the passage from this place to America.* [Note at bottom of page 269: *It is supposed the Schooner St. Martin, Capt. Bartlett, William Pigot Esq. commission merchant ? ? the ?ocean are lost.] Ten is a large proportion of those who have touched here during our residence of less than two years. But our gratitude is due to God that our little number is graciously preserved & no inroads are yet made by death. [Feb] 3 [1822. Sabbath. As the invitation was given to the chiefs to attend public worship this morning, Tamoree said that Kaahumanu was too ill to come, & he could not attend without her lest she should be displeased. He seldom leaves her for an hour. Krimoku and Boka excused themselves to wait upon Kaneu, who had just arrived from Owhyhee, and to attend to their sports. Cox and Adams with a goodly number of the people attended and listened to the word preached by Br. B. from Ps. 11.10,11. Be wise now therefore ye kings, be instructed ye judges, of the earth." &c. At the sabbath school Mrs. B. read the letters of Catherine Brown to a Lady in Philadelphia, to which they listened with good attention FE BRUARY 3, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 270 as it was interpreted by Honoree. [Feb] 4 [1822], This morning Capt. C. was unable to leave his bed, being subject to nausea at stomach, pain in the knees, ?solex and faintness as he attempted to rise. He has for many weeks been afflicted with pain in his stomach and knees with a cough somewhat troublesome at night, & sometimes pain in his loins &. hips. This afternoon Adams, sent a young Tahitian to us to obtain for him that part of the spelling book which is printed, with a vi ew to commence learning to read his own language. It is truly pleasant to see the Chiefs desirous to obtain the book before it can possibly be finished. This young Tahitian is one of the three whom we have found here from the Society Isis, able to read and write their native language. He with one hour's instruction is able to read the Owhyhean also and to assist the chief to whom he is attached. Another is placed in the family of Cox, who may be hereafter benefitted by him also. -- Observed the monthly concert. [Feb] 5 [1822]. Yesterday Capt. & julep -- and is better. C. took an emetic and to day calomel Thomas Hopoo last evening and today has suffered one of his dreadful seasons of temptation. It is excedingly distressing to us all. But we hope that he who is stronger than the strong men armed, �will give him complete deliverance. The evening the Moon is ecliped about 5 digits, a phenomenon which the natives notice with curious attention. A considerable shouting may be heard among them throughout the village and the valley. Some say "Pupuka mahina" It's an evil moon. Others undertake to predict the approaching death of some high chief. The most popular saying among them on such an occasion is that the Akua is devouring the moon. "He Akua kaukau i ka mahina" a short and singular, but rather unsatisfactory method of accounting for the Phenomenon. Between the hours of 7. & 8 in the shadow on the southern part of the FEBRUARY 5, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 271 moon disk cast by the northern hemisphere of the earth, we were able with a small telescope to discover several considerable inequalities, one very distinguishable prominence we imagine might be made by the mountains in the Northern part of Asia, and another by those of Iceland, where Henderson disseminated the lifegiving light of truth. [Feb] 6 [1822]. Krimoku called to see the family, the school, the Printing establishment &c. and appeared to be pleased. He is a man of business, but of few words. Semiquarterly visitation of the school. The pupils generally exhibited a desirable punctuality in their attendance, diligence in their application, and marks of encouraging progress in their attainments. [Feb] 7 [1822]. Capt. C. Presented to Boka for the young prince Kauikiouli, a little hand coach or covered waggon which he had made for the prince to ride in, for convenience & pleasure. [Feb] 8 [1822]. Adams sent a letter to Mr. B. written by the hand of Toteta the Tahitian, which Mr. B. cheerfully answered in the Hawaiian language. This may be considered as the commencement of epistolary correspondence in this language. [Feb] 9 [1822]. At the special request of this chief we furnished him with ?copies for writing his own language with his own hand. [Feb] 10 [1822]. Sabbath. Cox and Adams again present at public worship. Br. T. preached from the word of Christ, What is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul. Honoree having previously heard the manuscript ?twin read to him deliberately and distinctly, succeeded pretty well in the duty of interpreting it as it was delivered sentence by sentence. A considerable audience gave a decent attention. [Feb] 12 [1822]. Honoree, being assaulted by a native boy who is employed to assist in cooking, fell into a sudden strife with him, for which he soon made a frank and humble confession to the family. FEBRUARY 13, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 272 [Feb] 13 [1822]. To our shame & confusion, the cook who assaulted Honoree yesterday, is found guilty of adultery with Tapuia the wife of Samoo the Tahitian, -- The natives generally appear to be at an awful remove from chastity from the highest to the lowest. It is a dreadful evil, encouraged to this day by the men of our own color and our own nation. [Feb] 14 [1822]. This day the Brig Quill, Capt. Lewis, arrived with letters from America, a duplicate of a letter from the Treasurer sent by the Brig Owhyhee, a box of soap and a bag of coffee, of both the latter articles we have been destitute some weeks. With three sets of the Herald for 1820, we received the last Number of the ?Panoptist 6 �/yazwhich had not before our leaving America. at the house and had the simple method of reached us, tho' published but two months after -- After lecture this evening, the Consul, called a tooth which had long been troublesome cured by extraction. [Feb] 15 [1822]. At a meeting of the brethren it was resolved to admonish the two offenders found guilty of adultery, and as Tapuia had rejected her husband and persisted in an evil course, it was resolved to exclude her from the privileges of the family & the school. Accordingly, a solemn admonition was given in the presence of the family and the native children, and the adulteress expelled. [Feb] 16 [1822]. Rihoriho returned from Atooi the second time. Finding it necessary now to make some special efforts to secure a passage for Br. & Sisjer B. to Atooi, Br. B. called on the Consul and applied to him for a passage in the Schooner Eagle belonging to that concern but chartered by Capt. Davis and about to sail for Fannings Island. We would hesitate to pay for the sailing of the vessel one day, or the usual time of sailing to Atooi. But little hope was left of succeeding in this case, -Just then an English Whaleship came FEBRUARY 16, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 273 into the roads, and the master, Capt. Lawson, came on shore, - when finding that he intended to pass by Atooi and to touch at Onehow, Br. B. represented the case to him and requested the favor of a passage to Atooi, which he at once proposed to grant. Rejoicing that he had found another Starbuck, & believing that providence had kindly interposed just as we began to feel our dependence, we made immediate preparation to go on board the Thames. Mrs. B. gave up the charge of her school which is assumed by Mr. T. in addition to a few individuals before under his instruction. [Feb] 17 [1822], Sabbath. Br. B. preached to an interesting assembly, principally natives, from the last address of Jesus to his disciples as recorded by the three last verses of Matthew's gospel. Hopoo having had the manuscript a week and given much of his attention to it during that time, had written a translation, which enabled him with peculiar freedom & force, to interpret as it was delivered. In the afternoon, they went to Witete and preached the same sermon, there at the house of Tamoree & Kaahumanu, and their group. Tamoree has been several days sick; he requested Br. B. expressly to pray for him, that his weakness might be healed, & when the request was complied with, he expressed his gratitude as though he considered himself to be really obliged. Today the Schooner Eagle, Capt. Rogers, sailed for Fannings Islands, lying in the Lat 3.^3"). North Long., 159= West. We had put on board a few books and medicines for the convenience of the little settlement there. [Feb] 18 [1822]. The king & Capt. D. bought of Capt. 400 doll, a hand organ playing 30 tunes. C. Lawson for The brethren called on the king and applied to him for a passage to Atooi. He said he should return thither himself in four days, & he would then give us a passage. In his many moods speaking of the FEBRUARY 18, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 274 government of the Islands, called Tamoree "a k i n a " but styled himself "the E m p e r o r ." To our proposal to establish a school at Owhyhee he gave his assent, so far that we are at liberty to proceed as soon as we are ready. [Feb] 19 [1822]. On his way to Witete, the king with a considerable train called at our house at the hour for morning prayer which he attended while he was present. He said with an emphasis quite 7 �/<? / y ^ overdone, and in rude English, "Jehovah he's good -- I like him. The devil I no like." We could wish his life corresponded with so happy a sentiment. Capt. Lawson informs that he has changed his mind and will not go to Atooi, and therefore cannot give Br. B. a passage thither. [Feb] 20 [1822]. Mr. B. & Th°. visited the king and chiefs at Witete. In this district about 4 or 5 miles from Honoruru, was formerly the residence of Tamehameha, & his predecessors in the government of the Island. There are some thousands of cocoanut trees which appear many of them at least to have been planted, and a pleasant grove of shade trees called Ho, about 60 in number, resembling the trees in Boston Mall. This grove it is said was planted by the grandfather of Cox, Kaahumanu, Adams, &c. We could obtain no satisfaction with respect to a passage to Atooi. We supped with Adams at his temporary booth among the think cocoanut trees. Taumuarii is better. [Feb] 21 [1822], At Break of day Capt. ?D. roused our native boys, borrowed a hat of Honoree, & hired nine of the boys to draw him in our ox-cart to Witete; he returned in the king's waggon drawn by another set of fresh hands. [Feb] 23 [1822]. A week of solicitude and diligent exertion closes without any prospect of a seasonable passage to Tauwai. [Feb] 24 [1822. Sabbath. Br. T. preached by an interpreter. Manula, a young native commander of a schooner, called and gave information that the king proposed to sail tomorrow for Tauwai, & had ordered him to put his schooner in readiness for sea. Now we expect FEBRUARY 24, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 275 soon to be favored with a passage in one of the Brigs which we are assured will follow the king. [Feb] 25 [1822]. Several agents engaged in commercial business, and in the affairs of the government, went from Honoruru this morni ng to Waite'te' who on their return infer that the king has given up his proposed visit to Tauwai, as it is supposed the business of purchasing a brig and Cargo, now in the market, will detain him. Mr. B. had occasion to return to an intemperate sea-faring gentleman his insolent letter, sketching on its envelope this reply, "I have no weapons, nor do I desire any but the word of God, the Sword of the Spirit -- This is my guide, and I hope it will yet lead to the salvation of your soul -- God be merciful to you & yours, H. B." Held a meeting to inquire what further measures could be taken to secure a passage to Tauwai. Concluded to appeal to the chiefs once more. [Feb] 26 [1822]. Early this morning the writer of the above letter yesterday, sent to Mr. B. a request for a favot, couched in widely different terms from that of a challenge, and which was as cheerfully complied with, as the other had been promptly returned. This afternoon, Brother & Sister B. made a journey to Waite'te', about 4 miles, to see if one of the rulers sojourning there could be prevailed on to favor them on any terms with a conveyance to Tauwai. They with solicitude for the illness of the sisters at Tauwai, stated the case before Kaahumanu & Taumuarii, -- but were by them referred to Rihoriho. He being asleep, they could gain no audience. [Feb] 27 [1822]. Br. T. & Th°. H. went to Waite'te' on the same errand but obtained little satisfaction. Kaikloeva, who is the guardian of Kauikiouli, & with him owns the Schooner Young Thaddeus, 8 �2/7 / 7 2-2 - ^ consented to let her go for the consideration of 10 doll. & a waggon sufficiently large for him to ride in. But the Sch. is at another part of the Island and it is uncertain when she returns. FEBRRARY 28, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 276 [Feb] 28 [1822]. Ship Columbus, Capt. Folger, arrived, and the hope was indulged that that [sic] perhaps he would proceed immediately to the Leeward Islands but this was cut off when it was ascertained that he had put in in distress to repair a mast & recruit with fresh provisions and water. Mr. Green returns with him from Fannings Island. Both of them with Capt. Lewis took tea with us. The,little settlement at Fannings Island are disappointed in their hopes of cultivating the soil there. They have in some measure suffered want, sustaining principally for several months on cocoanuts and fish. It is the object of Mr. G. to procure for their relief, but probably the Schooner Eagle has now reached them with supplies. March 1 [1822]. Learning that two brigs were about to sail to the leeward part of the island to bring a cargo of sandalwood, an attempt was made to induce the chiefs to allow one of them to pass down to Tauwai and return immediately to take in her cargo as soon as the other should be laden. Kranimoku (Pitt) visited them to sail on a wager of 80 doll, taking command of the Neo himself in opposition to Mr. Beckley in the Inore. -- Before our question could be settled, tidings were spread through the village that Rihoriho was dying at Waiti'ti', and a great multitude went out weeping to see him. Mr. B. and Hopoo hastened to him, -- his guards assembled round him with swords and muskets, and the multitude surrounding the house made the grove to resound with their loud wailing. -His mother, and Kaahumanu, Taumuarii, and other principal chiefs, his wives and particular friends, gathered round his couch in tears, & Hopoo too poured forth his sympathizing tears, to see his king in apparent danger. He had been seized suddenly with an alarming fit, first, red, then stiff with spasm, & shaken with convulsion, pale, with interrupted & difficult respiration, attended with vomiting, and followed by profuse perspiration. He emitted considerable blood from MARCH 1, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 277 the mouth, which was supposed by many to have proceeded from the stomach; but it probably proceeded from his tongue which during the par oxism had been cruelly lascerated by his teeth. Mr. B. proposed bleeding, but it was deferred. As it appeared to be the united wish of the King, of Mr. Marin, Mr. Rives & others of the chiefs, Mr. B. concluded to remain with him during the night. Much of the solicitude felt on the occasion arose probably from apprehensions of personal danger in case the king should die. Twelve or 14 gr. Assda. were given him, & when Mr. B. had offered a prayer for him, he seemed to compose himself quietly to rest. About midnight considerable alarm was again excited by a second fit, though the latter was much less violent than the former. [Mar] 2 [1822]. Early in the morning a convenient bad was spread upon a double canoe, & the king laid upon it, to be removed to Honoruru, with the principal chiefs, & Mr. B. & Mr. R. -- The canoe with 35 persons on board passed pleasantly & safely from Waiti'ti' to Honoruru in about an hour. -The physician of the English Ship Hermes, Capt. Phillips who providentially arrived in the night, was early engaged to attend on the king & will probably remain here several weeks. Re newing our application to Pitt he proposes to send his schooner to Tauwai as soon as she shall return from the windward. [Mar] 3 [1822]. Br. B. preached to a considerable audience by an interpreter from the comforting words of the Psalmist, "God is our refuge and strength, &c." �Even a heathen king in his course of dangerous dissipation could say to us when expressing our solicitude for the brethren & sisters at Tauwai, "Jehovah is their God -- he will take care of them." And surely we who know his perfections are infinite and that the truth of his word endureth forever, may rely with filial confidence on his paternal regard for all his children. MARCH 4, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 278 [Mar] 4 [1822]. Monthly concert. As the day dawned upon us, we expected some special cause of gratitude this day. Before night the Ship Lion, Capt. Clark, arrived from America with letters for us from Br. A. B. [Mar] 5 [1822]. The illness of the king having detained the two brigs till today, as they gave their signal for sailing, Mr. B. applied once more to Pitt for the privilege of a conveyance to Tauwai, offering him 50 doll, as a compensation; but to no purpose. He still assures us he will send a schooner just arrived from the windward but she must first go to Morokai to bring provisions. [Mar] 7 [1822]. Two whale ships arrived in the roads. [Mar] 8 [1822]. Capt. Chase, who arrived yesterday, sent us a letter from Rev. A. Morse, Nantucket, intimating that at the time the ship sailed he was looking out a passage for 4 or 8 recruits to our mission and that they would probably sail in Oct. in a new Ship of 350 tons commanded by Capt. Elisha Folger. We are encouraged to hope they are now 3 or 4 months on their way hither. The Lord protect and prosper them & administer unto them a welcome, joyful and an abundant entrance among the heathen of these poluted [sic] & benighted isles. [Mar] 9 [1822]. As it was thought by the brethren to be desirable to give early notice to the government, that we are expecting additional laborers, Br. B. & Hopoo waited on the king and informed him that we now were led to think that several missionaries are on their way to these islands from America and that probably a good physician is among them. The king listened with kind attention, as though he intended to give the subject his candid consideration, but made no reply. Cox expressed his approbation. Said it is "Mea m a i t a i ." It is a good thing. There ought to be, he added, missionaries on Maui and on Hawaii. We are sorry to add that the persecution of Hopoo for Righteousness is repeated today by a man of higher rank than he by MARCH 9, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 279 whom he was abused at Maui, a professed gentleman who unprovoked, seized Hopoo by the hair and gave many threats and execrations, even in the presence of the king, forbidding him to preach Jesus Christ to the people. [Mar] 10 [1822]. The same injurious man again with hate and bitter blasphemy against the Lord Jehovah, railed on Thomas & thr eatened his life if he did not desist from preaching Jesus Christ. Br. T. preached to a larger congregation than usual. His theme, "Receive not the grace of God in vain." The chiefs Kaikioeva, & Kauikiouli were present. At the close of the sermon, Hopoo addressed the native part of the congregation giving them a summary of the discourse. In the evening, Mr. B. spent an hour with the king who has early recovered from his illness. He set a decent table, invited Mr. B. to take tea with him, to ask a blessing, & give thanks. -- The carpenter of the Brig Quill, called Phillips, who has several times called on us, came this evening to converse with us on the state of his soul, thinking he had since leaving America received renewing grace. We are pleased with his apparent sobriety, which in the face of opposition is truly commendable, and hope he will not by and by /0 �be offended. [Mar] 13 [1822]. The two brigs return with sandalwood. Cox's schooner Superb arrived with provisions from Maui intimating that Pitt's schooner for which we are waiting would probably be ?absent still 10. or perhaps 20 days. The Young Thaddeus having also arrived with timber for a house, we concluded to engage a passage in her to Tauwai for the consideration before proposed by Kaikioeva, viz. 10 doll, and a hand waggon. She will be ready in two days. [Mar] 14 [1822]. Quarterly examination, conducted by Mr. T. -Several gentlemen were present who expressed their satisfaction with the marks of good progress and good order in the school. MARCH 14, 1822 [JOURNAL NOW WRITTEN IN A DIFFERENT HAND] MS. PAGE 280 To day the general superintendance of our domestic concerns the care of providing for the family were committed to Br. L., Capt. C. having requested it; & his health being rather feeble the change seemed to be desirable at least for a season. Three American whale-ships arrived from Nantucket. [Mar] 15 [1822]. At a meeting of the brethren, resolved that we observe Saturday evening as a season of united prayer for the missionaries, who we suppose are now on their way to these Islands. We expect in the course of two months to welcome them to these shores to take part with us in our labours & trials &c. by the ble ssi ng of God, to witness the success & eventual triumphs of the gospel among this now ignorant, degraded & wretched people. May the gracious Lord of missions be with them, & with all who may follow them to this field of missionary labors, & abundantly furnish them with every desirable qualification, that they may come to us in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of peace, & by their fidelity, zeal & devotedness to Christ to show to these perishing Islanders the excellency & glory of that religion which they profess; & to propagate which, they leave their native shore, their endeared relatives, & the comforts, privileges & blessings of a civilized Christian land. This afternoon Br. & sister B. embarked in the Schooner Young Thaddeus to visit our brethren at Tauwai, having agreed with the chief who owns the vessel to send it to that island for this purpose. Thomas has gone to take charge of the vessel & to return with it after a short stay at that place. May a gracious Providence protect & bless them. MARCH 18, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 281 [Mar] 18 [1822]. Capt. C. & Mr. Harwood with most of the native boys belonging to the family set out to visit Pearl river about twelve miles distant. [Mar] 19 [1822]. Capt. C. with his company returned about noon much fatigued as well as very hungry. They set out with the hope of being able to purchase provisions of the natives as they needed, & accordingly took none with them. But they found the people very poor & it was with much difficulty that they could obtain any food of the natives & then only by paying three times its value. The reason why provisions are so scarce on this island is the people for some months past have been engaged in cutting sandal-wood & of course neglected cultivation of the Land. Vegetables are sold at a very dear rate -Potatoes, at the rate of 3 dolls, pay barrel. [Mar] 20 [1822]. Several of the sea Capts. now in port, engaged in the whale fishing, visited & took tea with us this evening. One of them was recently from New-Zealand & had some acquaintance with the missionaries there. He saw also at Port Jackson a son of Mr. Henry, // �one of the missionaries at Tahiti, commanding a vessel be lo ngi ng to the king of those islands. Our hearts rejoice to hear from our brethren who are laboring for Christ in the islands of the great Pacific, & we rejoice also to hear of the success which has hitherto attended their efforts. May the Lord continue to prosper them. [Mar] 23 [1822]. His Majesty Rihoriho made us a friendly visit this morning -- examined our printing establishment & printed one sheet with his own hand. He appeared somewhat surprised as well as pleased with the operation. -- Two bibles were given to a seaman who requested MARCH 23, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 282 them for two of his shipmates who desired them. [Mar] 24 [1822]. Sabbath. The king & 5 or 6 of the principal chiefs, & honorable women not a few, with a goodly number of the common people besides the seamen in port, in all, not less than 300, listened to the word preached from Isa. 45.22, "Look unto me &c." It was peculiarly pleasing to see so many assemble in the house of God to hear the words of eternal life. We have increasing evidence to believe the holy truths of the gospel are exerting a silent influence on the minds of this people. We are also encouraged to hope that the Sabbath at no very distant period will be acknowledged & observed by the native of these islands. -- It is however extremely painful to see how much exertion is put forth to turn away the minds of the king & chiefs from the truths of God's word & from the hopes & promises of the gospel. And even in the house of worship, efforts are made to divert the attention of the king & chiefs from the subject of discourse, &, at the close of divine service before leaving the house of God, to give them an invitation to dine at a table spread with fruits & wine for the purpose of destroying the good effect, which the duties of the sanctuary are calculated to produce, & also for the sake of telling them that the bible is a fable & the missionaries impostors. -- For one to make his boasts of such wickedness as this is arriving at a pitch of depravity that is seldom found, & is assuming a responsibility which might well cause him to tremble. -- We are happy however to state that in the present instance the king refused to comply with the invitation, Saying, "I shall eat & drink in my own house today. I must take care MARCH 24, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 283 of this day." We rejoice that the heart of the king is in hand of the Lord, & that he can turn it whithersoever he will. He can cause 'the wrath of man to praise him & the remainder thereof he will restrain.' [Mar] 25 [1822]. Received by the Ship Tartar, Capt. Bursley, which arrived yesterday from Canton, a letter from Mr. Oliphant an American merchant at that place, accompanied with a donation consisting of China ware, cloths, 2 doz. of wine & various other articles of comfort &. convenience, amounting to about ?380 dolls. This liberality from a stranger demands our unfeigned gratitude as well as that of our patrons & friends, & should lead us to trust in that God who will provide, & who has said I will never leave thee nor forsake thee. From this gentleman we received several numbers of the Indo-Chinese Gleaner, in one of which we find noticed the death of the Rev. Samual Newell, missionary at Bombay. How forcibly are we taught by this providence of God to cease from "man, whose breath is in his nostrils." May we take the warning it affords, gird up the loins of our mind & work while the day lasts; for we know not at what hour the son of man may come. A number of seamen called at the mission house & inquired for t r a c t s . 40 or 50 were given them to distribute among their shipmates. We are very glad to be able to supply destitute sailors with tracts & with bibles. �[Mar] 28 [1822]. In order to raise the price of provisions the king has forbidden the farmers to sell their hogs & vegetables to any of the whaleshlps or to those who reside on the island, except to Mr. Marin, who will purchase previsions of all the common people & then sell them to sea Capts. & others. The missionaries however are not MARCH 28, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 284 restricted by this law. They are still permitted to trade with the common people for provisions. [Mar] 30 [1822]. By the whale ship Balaena, Capt. Gardiner, which arrived to day, a letter was received from the Rev. A. Bingham. [Mar] 31 [1822]. About the same number attended divine service to day as on the last Sabbath. The king, principal chiefs were present. The discourse interpreted as is usual. A sailor called & inquired for a bible, Sent letters to our brethren at Tauwai, day & expected to touch at that Island. one was given him. by Capt. G. who sailed to April 1 [1822]. The schooner Eagle returned from Fanning's Island, bringing one or two of the late residents there. It appears they have suffered considerable there for want of provisions. Their only food for some months previous to the arrival of the schooner there was cocoanuts & fish. Capt. Bursley presented the family with a barrel of flour, & a box of Nitchese, a kind of fruit which abounds in China. From Mr. Pierce, the first officer of the Tartar, we received a present of some Nitchese & preserves which were very acceptable to our ladies. -Capt. Hill of the ship Packet which left this port a short time since had the kindness to send to the family by Capt. Bursley a barrel of beans, which will be very valuable to us. Also from Mr. Crocker his first officer we received a chest of tea. We would not forget to express our gratitude for the mercies we are daily receiving. APRIL 3, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 285 [Apr] 3 [1822]. A chiefess, for whom sister L. had been making a gown, gave in return a small hog & some taro. Capt. Earle called on us, & Informed us that he should sail for Tauwai to day. He had the kindness to take letters & a few articles for our brethren there. [Apr] 5 [1822]. The ship Cyrus, arrived off the harbour. Some letters were sent ashore to us from American friends. We expected that some missionaries would have arrived in this ship, but are disappointed in this. We know however that they will be sent in the best time. May we & the people of these islands be prepared to receive them when ever the providence of God shall send them. [Apr] 9 [1822]. To day a small schooner, the Prince Regent, from New South Wales, arrived, intended as a present from the British government to the king of these islands. She touched at Tauwai, & Thomas Hopu returned in her, bringing us the sad intelligence that the Young Thaddeus in which Br. & sister B. sailed is driven ashore on the rocks at that island. They arrived there in safety the next day after leaving Oahu. Two or three days after as the schooner was about to return, George P. Tamoree, having repeatedly solicited the use of the vessel for the sake of a sail, but was as repeatedly denied, went /3 �^ /P 2.3— on board with his men without the consent or the knowledge of Thomas Hopu, & endeavoured to obtain the consent of the white man on board, but did not obtain it. He then as a chief ordered his men to weigh anchor, & taking the helm himself stood in towards the shore, & ran so near as very much to hazard the vessel, but fortunately ran clear & stood off again, but not satisfied with one dangerous experiment, he APRIL 9, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 286 returned, & still holding the helm & commanding the vessel, ran in to the surf still nearer the shore, the people on board remonstrated & the people on shore entreated him to keep farther off, but they were not regarded, till he came so near as to be unable to make good his retreat, & the vessel was driven by the force of the surf against the rocks. George P. Tammorree considers himself as the only bla mable cause of this calamity. It is hoped that the vessel may be drawn up on the shore & repaired. We fear that the mission will be blamed for this disaster, though without reason, & perhaps we shall have to sustain a part of the loss. -Such was the state of the families at that station as to render the assistance of Br. & sister B. necessary, & their arrival there at that time was truly opportune, though our brethren there had nearly relinquished all hopes of their coming. The next day after they reached that place, through the aid of our ever gracious & covenant-keeping God, Sister W. was made the joyful mother of a healthy, well formed son. We learn that a sloop which sailed in.company with the Prince Regent is expected here daily; & has on board the Rev. Mr. Tyerman & George Bennet Esq., the deputation from the London Missionary Society & also the Rev. Mr. Ellis, one of the missionaries from the Society Isles, with a number of the native of those islands. This intelligence is truly pleasing to us, who have so much desired to visit our brethren there. All the informatin which he have hitherto thought so important to obtain, will now, in the wise mysterious & APRIL 9, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 287 good providence of God, be brought to our hands. [Apr] 11 [1822]. This evening we received a letter from the Rev. Mr. Ellis dated at Kealakekua. We expect the sloop will be here in two or three days. [Apr] 12 [1822]. Received by the Palladium which arrived yesterday a number of letters, pamphlets, &c. together with a number of articles shipped by Esq. Evarts & brought to us without charges for freight, which demands our cordial thanks to the Board & to the owners & Capt. of the ship. -- One letter also was received from Esq. Evarts. [Apr] 15 [1822]. To day our hearts have been cheered by the arrival of the Sloop Mermaid, Capt. Kent, with Messrs. Tyerman, Bennet & Ellis, together with 9 natives from the Society Isles. Gladly do we welcome these friends & servants of the Lord Jesus to these shores, to our house & table & to every comfort which our circumstances will furnish. About 9 o'clock in the morning we met them on the beach near the present dwelling of the king, his Majesty Rihoriho. After a short stay with him, we conducted them to the mission's house, biddi ng them welcome to the our humble lodgings & frugal fare while they remained at these islands, which will probably be about 3 weeks. Two of the natives whom they brought with them are chiefs & have their wives with them. They have for some time been professors of �/y —' religion, & are designed, on their return, to he left at the Marquesas, for the purpose of commencing there a missionary es tab li sh­ ment. May the Great Lord of missions go with them & succeed their effort to build his kingdom in those now heathen Islands. APRIL 16, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 288 [Apr] 16 [1822]. Capt. Brown, the master of the Prince Regent, (a nephew of the Rev. Mr. Marsden) dined with us to day. He ha nded us a packet from the Rev. Mr. ?G. Williams, one of the missionaries in the Society Isles. It contained two letters, one to be sent to America from this place & one for us, dated Bay of Islands, accompanied with two small hymn-books in the Tahitian language very neatly bound by the natives. He left the Islands for the benefit of his health. Karaimoku presented the family with a hog, acceptable at the present time. a gift truly [Apr] 21 [1822]. The Sabbath. We were favored in the mo rn ing with a discourse from the Rev. Mr. Tyerman, in which he gave a general account of the state of things as they now exist in the Society Isles. Churches & schools are established throughout the island, good wholesome laws are promulgated, the sabbath observed. They meet regularly three times on that day, once at the rising of the sun for the purpose of prayer, conducted by natives, & once in the forenoon & once in the afternoon for public service, when the missionaries preach to them in the language of the islands. Family prayer is a thing ?convivial & it is supposed that no individual except very small children live without secret devotion. In the afternoon of this day the Rev. Mr. Ellis preached to his little congregation in the Tahitian language. It was truly gratifying to hear them sing the songs of Zion in their own language. [Apr] 28 [1822]. Br. & Sister B. arrived from Tauwai in the Becket much fatigued with their passage. They left the family there in comfortable health, were received here with welcome and highly gratified to have an interview with our visitors, and lifted up their hearts with them in devout Thanksgiving for the special mercy. APRIL 29, 1822 [AGAIN H. BINGHAM'S HANDWRITING] MS. PAGE 289 April 29, 1822. Messrs. Tyerman, Bennet & Ellis dined today with the king, & the dinner was made we believe with some reference to the transfer of the schooner Prince Regent, sent by the British government as a present to the king. The family are now disposed in the following manner, in the mission house. Capt. Chamberlain occupies the North West chamber, & Mr. Harwood the ingenious artificer the Southwest. Mr. Bennet the East chamber, & Mr. & Mrs. B. the intervening space. On the ground floor Mr. & Mrs. Loomis occupy the Southwest corner room, Mr. Tyerman & Mr. Ellis the South East. & Mr. & Mrs. Thurston the North East, leaving the largest square room in the North west corner for a sitting room, where the whole family assemble for morning & evening prayers, & other social & religious interviews. Thus 12 adults & 12 children are accommodated in this small habitation. Hopu & Honorii have a good little cottage, each, in the native style. -- Matetole the companion of Auna from Huahine -- with his wife; The servants of our guests, & our native boys, are lodged in our straw thatched cottages. Our number including all the classes mentioned amounts to fortyfive. Our table is spread in a cool & comfortable dining apartment below the ground floor, where our humble meals are thankfully enjoyed. The principal care of providing for the table devolves on Mr. & Mrs. L. -- The bedsteads by the Palladium were very timely received, as they enabled us more easily and comfortably �/jLprz.'? /y2.2. to accommodate our friends with lodging. [Apr] 30 [1822]. The king, our visitors, & some of us dined with Capt. D & Capt. L. - where a considerable number of Englishmen & Americans met at a social table. As one of the gentlemen whose habits are not very correct attempted to trifle with the institution of marriage and to draw in Mr. Bennet who was a bachelor to join with him, Mr. B. made him this reply, "Those who are conscious that they are free from any irregularities in reference to that subject are at APRIL 30, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 290 liberty to speak; but for myself I have nothing to say at present." The gentleman felt, the admirable reply, & begged to wave [sic] the subject. We called on Taumuarii & Kaahumanu, & other chiefs in the afternoon. Kaahumanu is quite ill. We united in a prayer meeti ng in the evening with special reference to the ?ensuing annual feast. May 1 [1822]. With the Dep. & Mr. E. we called on the king & proposed to him the serious inquiry whether it would be agreeable to hi m on the day of his annual festival, to make a declaration to his chiefs and people in favor of Christianity, expressing his desire that they might obey the law of God, & have Jesus Christ for their Savior. The king listened with pleasing attention, conversed with affability & propriety on the subject & expressed his readiness to make such a declaration, but gave his opinion that it would be little regarded. This afternoon Mr. [May] 2 [1822]. Mr. Ellis preached in Tahitian. Tyerman preached the Thursday evening lecture. [May] 3 [1822]. At the particular request of Capt. C whose mind is exercised with great solicitude on account of his rising family our visitors spent an hour or two in stating to the brethren & sisters their views on the subject of training up children on heathen ground. The prominent points to which the gentlemen directed their candid and friendly remarks, were the following, 1. The extreme difficulty of forming correctly the manners, hearts and characters of the children of missionaries among a rude people. 2. The necessity of secluding them actually from associating with the natives both of the Christian & Pagan isles of the Pacific, during the whole period of childhood, so as not to be with the natives, either adults or children, in any situation, except under the most immediate eye of the parent. 3. The Importance of finding ample & useful employment, for their minds & hands, under a watchful & faithful guide. 4. The acknowledged importance of a boarding school in the Society Islands for the exclusive instruction of the missionaries. 5. The inexpediency of MAY 3, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 291 attempting to train up in the mission family, the children of the natives, on account of the difficulty of retaining them any length of time, the exposure of the morals of their own offspring, the great expense of feeding & cloathing them, which could be as they believed more advantagiously employed in supporting a greater number of missionaries; & the limited effect on the nation which such a system is likely to have, compared with the expense, & compared with a more general system of teaching. Finally, That in many cases it may be desirable for Missionaries to send their children to their native land for the purpose of preserving them from the corrupting influence of the heathen, completing their education, and forming connexions for life. Situated as we are in this polluted land, where delicacy of feeling, decency of manners, & purity of morals are unknown to the people, both old and young, & where it is impossible to preserve our �3 /<5"2.2-, children from the contaminating influence of heathen manners, cannot but deeply feel the subject in question. we Brother R. who came up from Tauwai with Brother B. took leave of us & of our guests & returned this afternoon. Fearing that the king intended to have his festival on the sabbath, we waited on him in company with our guests, & asked him if he would not think it well to take Monday for his feast day. The gentlemen endeavored to present such considerations as seemed best calculated to have a favorable influence and to induce him not to allow the celebration of his father's death & his accession to the (throne,) government/ to encroach on the sacred day of the God of heaven. He replied that he should be willing if it could be so; he would think of it, & see how the moon would rise, as the time approached and act accordingly. Leaving the king we went together on board the Cleopatra's Barge, or Moku Haheo (The Proud vessel) as the natives call it, to examine this admired flower of the Ocean, now exceedingly defaced & going to decay. MAY 4, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 292 [May] 4 [1822]. Mr. Richie, a Scotch gentleman, owner & supercargo of the Ship Lady Blackwood, which arrived yesterday, passing from Calcutta to South America, and who is acquainted with several missionaries in India, called on us, & in company with several other gentlemen dined with us. In the evening we united with our friends in a prayer me et in g to implore a special blessing for the king and people at the present Anniversary, from the overruling hand of God, & a Special blessin g also on those who are expected to come to our help from our native land. Finding that the king had concluded to have his feast on the sabbath, the question whether it would be right and expedient for us to go to the king's dinner on the sabbath was discussed in a free conference. It is a subject which to some might appear trivial, but to us it is momentous. It is a great day with the people, & many gentlemen from abroad will join them in the celebration. A great degree of pomp & splendor, is to be displayed according to the national customs, & as our guests have an object in making observation besides the gratification of a high degree of curiosity, they face a strong desire to attend. The Queen Kamamaru has sent us a general invitation from the king & he will expect us, & will probably feel himself neglected if we decline. Moreover he has promised that in case we shoud be present, Mr. Tyerman & Mr. Bennet would precede him in an address, he would himself make a public declaration to his chiefs and people explicitly in favor of the Christian religion, with a view to its bec om ing the religion of the land. And still further, our presence, our sobriety & decorum might in some measure prevent excesses in the king & others, & by publicly asking a blessing there would be an acknowledgement of the true God; & the present crisis being so important, & apparently so favorable for taking the decisive step, which the Christian world & doubtless Angels would rejoice to see taken, we deem it highly desirable that nothing should be wanting on the part of those whose great object it is to convert the nation to Christianity; and now we have good reason to believe that sould we all absent ourselves from MAY 4, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 293 the king's table he will not only have a national feast purely heathen & impious, without religious acknowledgement of God, and that he will make no proclamation in favor of Christianity, & of the missionary cause, but the Whole aspect will be that of a national rejection /7 �of the Gospel & Its sacred institutions, which much doubtless be displeasing to God, & still leave the missionaries under great embarrassments in the business of teaching the people the religion of Christ. These, and such as these, are the considerations whi ch press upon us from the one hand. On the other We had said to the king what we thought was proper to induce him to make a decided & consistent declaration publicly expressing the cause of Christianity. We had also done all that was deemed expedient to persuade him to postpone the feast till monday because it was inconsistent with the sacred duties of the Sabbath, & we had endeavored repeatedly to ask God to give success to these efforts or to overrule the obstinacy of the rulers; and now it would seem that the attendance of Missionaries or Christians at such a feast would actually sanction the violation of the Sabbath & betray the cause we desire to defend. It was therefore unanimously agreed that it would neither be expedient nor right to comply with the king's invitation. Were it not for the simple principle "never to do evil that good may c o m e ", into how many sinful compliances might we be led, & into what ruin might we lead others, even by a. desire to do good, & much more by a desire of personal gratification. How very frequently does the missionary feel the need of the aid and comfort of able counsellors, lest he should lose opportunities for usefulness, or give a wrong touch to the ark of God, while laboring assiduously for the salvation of the heathen. We desire to be truly thankful to our Divine Master for the kind aid he has so seasonably sent us. ^S- PR.( t6 7''l4[May] 5 [1822]. Sabbath. Annual commoration of Tamehameha's death, tho' that event occurred on the 8th of May 1819. Agreeably to the wishes of our entire company, Mr. Ellis & Mr. Bingham waited on the king early in the morning to acknowledge the honor he had done us by inviting us to dinner on his great day, & th ank ing him for his politeness, begged to be excused from complying with his invitation on account of its being the Lord's day. He seemed to regret that we could not join with him nor he with us to day; was very much engaged serving out from his repositories, with his own hands suits of foreign regimentals for his soldiers, & preparing for great display. Mr. Tyerman Preached at the Chapel by an interpreter, from the animating words "Arise shine for thy light is come & the glory of the Lord is come upon thee." Mr. Ellis preached in the afternoon in Tahitian. We were particularly gratified with the fact that a young man, a favorite of the king whom he had placed under our care for an education, was required by the king today to attend the public duties of the sabbath though he desired to spend the day with the king. [May] 6 [1822]. First Monday. We enjoyed the privilege of uniting with our friends in observing the monthly concert. Address by brother Bingham on the effects of missionary efforts. [May] 8 [1822]. Anniversary of the London Missionary Society. A joyful day in London, and celebrated with elevated gratitude, devout thanksgiving &. cheerful praise at the Society Islands. As our guests proposed to notice the day in their usual manner, we were cordially united with them in a public commemoration of the origin & happy achievements of that distinguished benevolent institution. In the public exercises at the chapel, Mr. Bingham offered the first prayer, Mr. Tyerman preached an able & appropriate sermon & Mr. Ellis made the concluding prayer.* (Note at bottom of page, running to the bottom of page 295: *The evening of this interesting day was marked by an occurrence too base and too disgraceful to be made public. We hardly know whether indignation or grief ought to predominate - The wife of /S �^ —. Matetole one of the Tahitians intented to be stationed at the Marquesas, was taken from her husband by Capt. K. & carried on board the Gutter Mermaid and detained. The afflicted husband taking with him his guide Mr. E. went to recover her, but was prohibited by the Capt.) MAY 9, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 295 [May] 9 [1822]. This day has been peculiarly interesting. In the morning a heavy cloud appeared to hang over the prospects of the missionary gentlemen with us. Capt. K. having engaged to go with the cutter to Fannings Island for Capt. Davis, will leave his passengers here till after his return, which with the disgusting occurrence last evening will induce them to seek some other means of conveyance back to the Society Islands. -- Their hopes too of placing Auna & Matatole with their wives at the Marquesas are cut off, & confusion covers our faces; for Satan it would seem has made a desperate effort to pervert the happy effect expected from the visit here of the Tahitians. But a ray of light seems to break from the overshadowing darkness: -- A communication from Auna this afternoon in connexion with the other events makes it appear that the way is open for his settlement here. Taumuarii & Kaahumanu having expressed a wish that Auna & Mr. Ellis might remain here as teachers, the Deputation laid the subject before us, & very particularly consulted our views respecting it, proposing to locate Mr. E. here to enter into our labors, to assist particularly in the acquisition of the language & in the translation of the Scriptures. We assembled in the sitting room and engaged in special prayer for special direction in this new, unexpected but, deeply Interesting business. What could we say? -- What could we do? -- The thing had not been sought by us nor by t h e m . We had indeed thought that such a thing might be desirable but did not suppose it to be practicable, and had not ventured to drop a single hint of that nature, not even among ourselves. MAY 9, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 296 Mr. E. too after surveying the ground and seeing so wide a field opening for usefulness, he had his mind led to think of the subject, but having no choice of his own or wish to change his field of labor had not dropped a hint on the subject in question. But a singular movement of the wheels of providence at once brought the subject before us all in such a manner as to make it appear both desirable and practicable, that Br. E. should devote himself to the cause of the heathen here. Brother E. desired to hold himself, as every missionary ought, entirely at the disposal of providence, waiting with becoming submission & simplicity the indications of his heavenly father's will. We cannot behold but with admiration the wonderful coincidence of a number of very striking and important facts which seem so clearly to mark the path of duty for him in the present case. To say nothing of the mysterious providence that without his contrivance brought him hither, or of the engagement of the Cutter contrary to his wishes, in a useless speculation by an agency sufficiently opposed to Eng. Missionaries, in consequence of which an opportunity for a longer acquaintance between him and these people has been allowed, & for performing & maturing the contemplated plan - which would not probably have otherwise been spoken of. In the first place, important as the station and labors of Brother E. are at Huahine, he can very well be spared from that well defended post, and Mr. Brown or some other one of the br eth ren would probably occupy his place. No other part of the whole world is our estimation so well supplied with able, evangelical teachers, as the Society Islands that is one to a thousand of the whole population; nor could any other part of the great field perhaps so well dispense with one of its settled laborers. Indeed, Br. E. had conceived that if his intended visit to the Marquesas had been successful, it was quite /<? �MAY 9, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 297 probably that he would be sent thither to reside. The first prominent fact then bearing on the subject is this he can be spared from his present sit ua ti on . The second is the defeat of the Marauesian s c h e m e . -- Three days the Cutter beat against head winds to make the Marquesas on their way hither, with a design to leave Auna & Matetoie and their wives with one or two attendants, there, but being prevented by contrary winds, they concluded of course to postpone the attempt to land them them till their return from these islands; and these other embarrassments or obstacles seem to forbid the further prosecution of that enterprize at present, thought [sic] that was the primary object for which he left Huahine. Should he wholly abandon it, others are ready to engage in it as soon as another opportunity shall offer, and it appears desirable that Auna and his wife should remain here, & Matetoie his unfaithful wife return to their own island. The third noticeable fact is the invitation of the chiefs given to Mr. E. -- As he landed here with his little band of Tahitians, the wife of Auna met with her brother who is attached to the chiefs, -(Jack, or ?Moa, of the Ship Bounty, Capt. Bligh) & who gladly introduced her and her husband to Kaahumanu, & procured for them a lodging at her house. Finding them interesting and agreeable, an on acquaintance of three weeks becoming attracted to them, she & Taumuare, gave them a pressing invitation to remain here. Nor is Auna less desirous to stay but wishes that his beloved pastor Mr. E. may remain also. The invitation, seconded by the other principal chiefs is extended to Mr. E. and his family -- so that on the part of the government the way is perfectly open for his entrance here. Fourthly, The Mission needs his a s s i s t a n c e . -- Laboring under embarrassments without books or competent instructors in acquiring this language, with no ? ing counsellors to lend a help ing hand MAY 9, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 298 in time of need, anxious as we long have been, of bringing the influence of the Tahitian mission to bear with more direct and operative force upon this nation; trembling under the too great responsibility of the spiritual concerns of the whole nation, & looking with hesitating awe at the great and difficult work of translating the bible, & continually casting about for help, we feel the need of just such talents and services as Brother E. is able to brina to the w o r k , whose general views of Christian faith practice, & of missionary duty, which accord so well with ours, whose thorough acquaintance with the Tahitian tongue so nearly allied to this, & which it cost the mission almost a 20 years' labor fully to acquire, & whose missionary experience, among the South Sea Islands' kindred tribes, enable him to cooperate with us, with mutual satisfaction, and greatly to facilitate our acquisition of this kindred language, & the early translation of the sacred scriptures, & thus promote the usefulness, rather than supersede the labors, of all who may come to our aid from America. Does he then need further light or aid? Here is the fifth great leading fact. The approbation of his p a t r o n s . The Missionary Deputation are on the spot, acquainted with him and us, with the state of the two missions and the condition of the two nations. -- They possess delegated power to act for the Society by which they are employed. -- They give their full approbation and deliberated advice that he should aim to unite his labors wi th ours in this part of the field, & are ready to assume the responsibility of engaging for him a passage hither with his family & effects at the expense of 2000 doll. & to increase his salary in proportin to the increase of expense of living here above that at Huahine (which is double) -- and under these circumstances he may fairly presume upon the approbation of his associates, and the full, & cheerful consent of his wife. zo �MAY 9, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 299 In view of all these facts (with the attendant circumstances,) not indeed dependent on each other, but all obviously pointing in the same direction, how could any one accustomed to read providence as it is unfolding in this day of wonders, long doubt as to the indication here intended? With such a coincidence of prominent facts to point the way; with a heart disposed to perceive & desirous to follow the leadings of providence; with the wants of a dying nation, the prospects of extensive usefulness to fill his vision and call forth his best efforts, how could Brother Ellis long defer the conclusion that his divine Master was designating this field as the scene of his future labors; especially as no weighty objection could be found against his entering it? -- And how could we do less than to say to this our brother in Christ, "We are journeying unto the place, of which the Lord said I will give it to you, come thou with us & we will do thee good, for the Lord hath spoken good concerning this rising Israel -- Leave us not, we pray thee, forasmuch as thou knowest we are to encamp in this wilderness & thou mayest be to us instead of eyes? Lecture in the evening from Num. 10.29 by Br. B. [May] 10 [1822]. The business respecting the designation of Auna to labor in this field, being finished, he and his wife took an affectionate leave of us & of Mr. E. and embarked with Taumuarii Kaahumanu, for the windward islands to commence their labors, & to attend their patrons in their tour, expecting to return in the course of two or three months. Auna is a chief from the Society Islands, of a tall commanding figure, placid & benignant countenance, intelligent, sober, discreet, & humbly devoted to the cause of missions; prays in his family & in the family of Kaahumanu, keeps a journal neatly written in his native language, & carefully takes & preserves sketches MAY 10, 1S22 ***** MS. PAGE 300 of the sermons he hears. - He was with Pomare in the battle at Tahiti in the last struggle to exterminate Christianity, witnessed the triumphs of the Lord of hosts, & the downfall & destruction of the "foolish Idols that Tahiti worshipped." His wife is in some respects like hi m as to the degree of civilization to which she has advanced -She is short, but rather above the midling stature of American females. Marks of vivacity & energy appear in her full round face & black sparkling eyes -- She wears a gown, & shawl, & a Bonnet made by her own hands resembling ?chif. It is a pleasure to hear this happy Christian pair converse, or sing together the songs of Zion in their native tongue, but it is ?pretty to see then how unitedly devoted to the work of converting this nation to Christianity. May the God of mercy multiply such trophies of his grace till al the Isles shall rejoice in him. The Lady Blackwood sailed for South A. The Deputation made communications home, & Br. B. wrote to J. Evarts Esq. and to Rev. ? , a short account of the present state of the mission. Geo. [May] 11 [1822], Among our manifest mercies we are visited with needful afflictions. Capt. C. & Sister L. & Th°. H. are quite ill, and obliged to suspend their labors. The latter it is believed will soon recover. [May] 12 [1822]. Sabbath. Favored again by the assistance of Mr. Tyerman in preaching in the morning, & Mr. E. in Tahitian & Hawaiian in the afternoon. [May] 14 [1822]. Messrs. Tyerman, Bennet, Ellis, & Bingham, each with an attendant to carry baggage &c. and Honorii as interpreter, set out together to make the tour of Oahu, having obtained the approbation of the king to circuma[m]bulate the Island with a view to explore it & to �preach to the people. Having obtained also from the king & Karanimoku, a guide to lead the way, to assist in procuring provisions & lodging, they embarked on board a little Sloop, in company with Mr. Jones the consul, Capt. Lewis of the Quill, Capt. Brown of the Prince Regent, & Mr. Dix, & with a fair wind soon entered Pearl River, distant 15 miles, west from Honoruru, beat up the River six or seven miles, passed an island in the river which abounds with rabbits & cast anchor in a large bason, obtained a house on shore, addressed about 70 of the people, & took lodgings for the night. Br. Whitney & his wife with their two children, Geo. S. & Eli, their favorite native boy, arrived from Tauwaai, to enjoy an interview with our visitors. [May] 15 [1822]. The tourists left Pearl River in the morning, & crossing that Part of the island on foot, arrived weary at the district of Wairua, in the N. W. part of the island, just at evening, distance about 26 miles. MAY 15, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 301 The country over which they travelled may be called an elevated plain, though it is broken by deep ravines, in some of which are streams of water. No inhabitants are found in that part of the Island for about 20 miles between the two settlements of Pearl river & Wairua. The farmer at whose house they called to lodge, received & entertained the company very hospitably, & seemed solicitous to inquire about the new religion, & the way of salvation. [May] 16 [1822]. They addressed several groups of natives in Wairua in the morning, on the salvation of Christ, examined a huge rock (supported by a smaller one), once the seat of worship of the God Taili or Kairi, & proceeded North eastward to Waimea 8 or 10 miles from Wairua. At Waimea, the present residence of Hevaheva the ex-high-priest, they dined with him & spent two or three hours with him. He had a hog dressed as a primary part of dinner, & a few fish given by Cox's head man of Wairua, engaged in a fishing expedition at Waimea at this time. Brother E. who had amused himself by drawing a caricature of the four tourists & their attendants travelling on foot with staves, umbrellas, & broad brimed [sic] hats, here took a sketch of a fine landscape, from the opening at the mouth of the river. Having spoken freely to the high priest and a large group about him on the great salvation, concerning which he said he would attend to it when Rihoriho should obey it, they marched on till dark, & arrived at Kahuku, having walked 20 miles, & took up lodgings in a dirty cottage, which afforded little more than a slight shelter over them & the ground beneath. -- The remainder of Hevaheva's pig, carried (?carved) on by the servants aided with a cup of tea, (which they had the means themselves of preparing every evening,) ?in making, out the repast of the weary travellers. They attended evening prayers as usual & laid themselves down to rest. [May] 17 [1822]. Rose refreshed, & having examined some very curious rocks at this place, mounted the cliff which rises about a mile from the sea and enjoyed a fine view of Kahuku plain, they walked eastward 4 miles to the point called Laeia, or fish point, where the head man, MAY 17, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 302. by the direction of the guide who had gone forward, had prepared for them a breakfast. Here a considerable group assembled and listened to the words of eternal life. Proceeded to Kahana, a valley owned by Naihe, almost wholly environed by very fine mountains, & watered by a pleasant river. Here they dined & spoke to a little number of the natives collected. -Forded the river as it opens into a beautiful little bay, & ranged along the shore between the rolling ocean on the left and a chain of very grand & beautiful mountains on the right. -- Just at evening, by �accident, the company falling into two divisions, took different paths, and got benighted in a strange place, each pressing on to find a comfortable lodging place for the night, & each solicitous to fall in with the other. Mr. Bennet & Mr. Tyerman not being much accustomed to such scenes felt the perplexity perhaps more than the others who had been longer on heathen ground. The two parties met before the evening was far spent, but were still unable to find a house among the cottages, that could afford them accommodation. Pushing on still, half or three quarters of a mile further, exceedingly fatigued, they found a house occupied by a head man of the place, & without much hesitation or ceremony, gladly took possession, hired a native to bring water to make tea -- prepared a humble meal, by the aid of the inhabitants and after uniting in prayer stretched out their we ary limbs to rest. Mr. T. upon a surf Board, load on a canoe, Mr. E. & Mr. B. on the extremities of the same canoe, to ?shun a nocturnal attack from the flea; -- and Mr. Bennet slept wrapped in his cloak, on one of the ma^ts, and their servants promiscuously with the tenants of the house. Of this scene presented by this singular group, just before the native tutui or cocoanut torch was extinguished, Mr. E. took a sketch with his pencil. [May] 18 [1822]. Mr. E. drew also a sketch of a singular rock, near this place, rising, Isolated, from the sea, somewhat resembling a huge pillar, and its pedestel, in ruins. MAY 18, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 303 Here the party divided their forces, Mr. T. & Honorii with two Tahitians, intending to go quite round the Eastern extremity of the island, and the rest, to cross the island by the difficult, & singular pass between Koolau, & Honoruru. Mr. Bennet, Mr. Ellis, & Mr. Bingham, with three Tahitians, by forced marches, through mud & water, in Koolau valley; up the stupendous, p a r e , or precipitous pass, where with mutual aid, panting & trembling they climbed together, to the top, where instead of presenting the customary offerings of green leaves, overturned the deified stones that keep the pass; then down the gentler declivity from that place, reached the mission house, in the evening, pleased with their excursion and grateful for the smile of providence which had attended them by day & by night in going out & in coming in --- and gratified to meet in peace not only the members of the family whom they had left there, but Brother & Sister Whit ney & Geo. Sandwich. The evening prayer meeting was pleasant to us all. Capt. C. however much afflected with Rheumataic pains & nervous debility was unable to attend. [May] 19 [1822]. Mr. Thurston & Mr. Ellis preached at the chapel, Mr. Tyerman at Koolau. [May] 20 [1822]. in good health. Mr. & Tyerman returned from his tour round the Island [May] 22 [1822]. The Eng. Cutter Mermaid, sailed for Fannings Island. Capt. Kent having sent on shore the property belonging to the Deputation & Mr. E. leaves them here to sojourn with us till his return hither which may be 40 to 60 days. [May] 25 [1822]. Saturday evening. Enjoyed a precious family conference & prayer meeting, kindly assisted by our guests, who make themselves as brethren & fellow laborers, by the interest they manifest and the part they take in the common cause, of en larging the Redeemer's kingdom, by the increase of piety in our own hearts, & by publishing & exemplefying the blessed gospel among this heathen people, who are waiting as it were to feel the salutary influence of our Christian examples & missionary exertions. ^ 3 �[May] 26 [1822]. Preaching as usual sabbath morning to a mixed congregation, the sermon being delivered in Eng. & interpreted in Hawaiian; at the close of the sermon which was on the design of the Lord's supper, we united with our friends in commemorating the undying love of Christ. Mr. B. assisted by Mr. Tyerman administered the ? MAY 26, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 304 In the afternoon Mr. Ellis preached to Tahitians, & Hawaiians, in the mixed dialects of the two countries, attempting to use as much of the Hawaiian tongue as he could from his short acquaintance with it, thus making his discourse more intelligible & Impressive to the natives. [May] 27 [1822]. The Deputation, in company with Mr. B., Mr. T., Mr. L. and Mr. Harwood, took a ramble to the Salt Lake, one of the finest natural curiosities which the Islands afford. It lies about 6 miles W. N. W. of Honoruru in a considerable cavity among barren hills. It is a small insulated body of water, about two miles in circumference, entirely saturated with common salt, a small distance from the sea, & probably a little above its level. It has no apparent connexion with any stream or body of water, but is supplied by a spring which rises just at its margin, at the foot of the hill that bounds it on the west. It has been supposed by some to be affected by the tides of the ocean by means of a subterranean passage, but the variation of its depth, must rather be the effect of the seasons wet and dry, or of rain and evaporation alternately, than the ebbing and flowing of the tide. The water as it issues form the spring, though more strongly impregnated with salt than common sea water, is much less so than the water in the pond which is subjected to the process of evaporation by the intense rays of a vertical sun, till the salt crystalizes in immense quantities at the bottom and forms a continuous crust, exceedingly white, from shore to shore, which has a beautiful appearance through the still, transparent waters of this miniature sea, wherein "no galley with oars" is seen, "neither shall gallant ship pass thereby." But there is something which has a slight resemblance to the white swelling ?canvass of commerce, for the stones near the shore which rise just above the smooth surface of the water, are crested with beautiful white crystals of salt. - Some of the small stones are crowned with still finer crystals, which resemble, at a little distance, the new fallen snow on the stones of the field. Small twigs in the water are covered in a manner equally curious. The salt, thus formed without the assistance of art is procured in considerable quantities by the natives, both for their own consumption, & for the supply of ships. MAY 27, 1822 **** MS. PAGE 305 Still larger quantities are by the people procured about the seashores in various parts of the islands, by means of little artificial reservoirs of sea water filled by the flowing of high tides and allowed to evaporate. In procuring a specimen of the curious crystals at the salt lake, we slipped off our shoes and attempted to walk upon the crystalline bed, that formed the rugged surface far less pleasant to the naked foot than to the eye, but on returning to the shore for relief, found the salinous mud just above the margin of the water, to be still more intolerable, as it was intensely heated by the sun. The company returning toward Honoruru, dined at a five valley called Moanarua, about four miles distant. The head man ha ving dressed a pig for the dinner charged us a dollar -- But this is not customary, for, generally white men are allowed to eat wi t h the natives freely of such things as they can provide. This head man threatened to punish one of the men who had given us a few cocoanuts with which the valley abounds. The Deputation kindly & urgently proposed to pay for the cocoanuts, if that would occure the man who �2**7 /y2"2-. had given them. But the head man seemed to prefer the privilege of oppressing this poor tenant, by exacting from him a hog, or by depriving him of his right to the land he occupied, because he had given for the refreshment of strangers, two or three cocoanuts which he said belonged to the king's mother the owner of the valley. [May] 28 [1822]. Mrs. B. resumed the care of the school whi ch she had left in order to visit the family at Tauwai. During the last fortnight, as Mrs. L. has been, and continues to be ill, Mrs. C. devoted to her sick husband, & Mr. T. occupied in the school the superintendance of the table for this large family, fifty in number, has devolved on Mrs. B. who though kindly supported has been scarcely able to sustain the weight of unavoidable care and labor. This arduous office, Mrs. T. now assumes, in rotation. June 1 [1822]. Mrs. T. being obliged to resign the superintendance of cooking for the family, and none of the other sisters being properly able to take the place, we employed Mr. Harwood to engage in it for a JUNE 1, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 306 month at 12, doll; Mr. L. continuing to provide vegetables, fresh meat &c. as usual. Paiti, Mr. Tyerman's servant, a Tahitian, trained in the family of Mr. E., has been quite serviceable, assisting in cooking. Others also of the Tahitians have assisted in. w a sh ing &c. We have felt, from the time of our arrival, very much, the need of good help in the labors of the family. -- The sisters have hitherto sustained their full share with the brethren of the toils and cares that have fallen to our lot. [June] 6 [1822]. Brother Thurston preached the evening lecture. [June] 7 [1822]. It is now a year since the important services of Dr. W. were terminated on earth. [June] 14 [1822], Seventh Quarterly examination of the School. Mrs. R. conducted the examination. We were happy to be favored wit h the company of the Missionary Deputation, & Mr. E. -- Mr. Hunnewell who has been present at every examination & able to mark their progress from the beginning, and other gentlemen in port, all of whom it is not necessary to say were gratified with the attainments of the school of which they exhibited various specimens in reading, spelling and writing, reciting passages of scripture, answers to catechetical questions, both in English and Hawaiian, & in singing a hymn in their language, composed by Mr. E. -- In singing the hymn - at the close in which Mr. C.'s children very pleasantly joined. They were led by Mr. Bennet, who during the last fortnight had very kindly assisted their first efforts in attempting the songs of Zion. [June] Mr. E. 16 [1822], Sabbath. in the afternoon. Br. Thurston preached in the morn ing [June] 19 [1822]. For several weeks, Br. E. who heartily approves our general method of writing the language, at least of the basis of our system of orthography, has been associated with us in the diligent study of the language, which appears at every step to be nearly allied to that of Tahiti of which he has obtained a very full possession. Two hours in the morning & one in the evening are usually devoted to a united effort to collect, define, & pronounce, such words and phrases as we can obtain from the natives. It affords the Deputation a little amusement to see Mr. E., Mr. T. & Mr. B. seated around a large table, each with his pen in his hand earnestly committing their living oracles. Hopu, Honorii, Kahuhu, while the rest of the family with attentive eyes and ears are endeavoring to gather wisdom from the JUNE 19, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 307 jargon of their dry discussions about the sound, and sense, and �various uses of Hawaiian words and phrases, while all in their turns are ma kin g efforts successful and unsuccessful, to speak a language to whic h their tongues and ears are so little accustomed; [crossed out: and one is pleasantly complimented with the title of professor and another of deputy professor, of this almost unknown language.] The pleasure of the cheerful hours is increased by the sensible progress made, to aid our future usefulness. Messrs. E. T. & B. having entered into an agreement to write composition in the language for the purpose of improvement, two of us read this evening our first essays in the language, not exceeding five minutes in length, and submitted them to inspection and criticism. By refering them to our best reviewer Hopu, they are found to be not without their errors and imperfections, nevertheless, they have in our estimation, this advantage over some compositions, the corrections are worth the pains they c o s t . [June] 20 [1822]. Brig Arab, Capt. T. Meek, arrived from Canton. She brings us a few articles for which we sent, Coffee, Rice, Wearing apparel, blank books &c. but paste-board and marbled paper, for book covers we were unable to obtain. [June] 23 [1822]. Mr. B. preached in his turn, this service -- took an emetic this afternoon. though too unwell for [June] 24 [1822]. Mr. B. after taking a saline draught, was seized with cramps in the stomach exceedingly violent which with alternate intervals of ease continued about three hours, during whi ch time about two ?drachms of Laudanum were taken, and as much applied externally, & cloths wrung out of hot water were repeatedly laid on the region of the stomach, which with an attending ?blessing at length gave relief. We desire to notice with gratitude, that our missionary friends & visitors kindly sympathize in the afflictions of the family, and by their skillful aid and assiduous attentions supply the place of a Physician. [June] 25 [1822]. Ship America, Capt. DeKoven, New York, arrived form Lima, having sold their cargo of flour at an advanced price. [June] 26 [1822]. Ship, Wellington, & the Brig Rebecca from Lima & St. Bias, both under Eng. colors, arrived here with Spanish passengers, flying with their treasures from Lima, now a scene of commotion and oppression, with the hope of finding an asylum at Manilla. One Lady a native of Lima leaving her country & kindred accompanies her husband Don ?Errazquin. [June] 27 [1822]. At a meeting of the brethren, or rather of the whole family and our missionary friends, a question of no small interest, which has for some time occupied the thoughts of all, respecting the expediency of Capt. C's attempting to return with his wife & rising family to his native land, was considered Tdeliberately & prayerfully, and acted upon unitedly by the brethren. JUNE 27, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 308 Though the thought of leaving this missionary field has been very painful to Brother & Sister C. yet they are now ready to hear the united voice of the brethren on the trying subject. As Br. W. is soon to return to Tauwai, and as our missionary friends who take a lively interest in the welfare of the mission and of Capt. C.'s family are now present with us, it was thought desirable that the voice of the mission should now be so far expressed as would be needful to direct Capt. C. in his arrangements. Highly desirable as we feel it to be to have the direct advice of the Board on a measure so important, yet none of us could think it practicable to delay another year or 10 months to obtain that needful advice, before our views should be �2 .7 / ?2 2 — expressed to Capt. C. -- Making d u t y , we trust, and not interest or inclination the principle of our deliberations, the following resolution was adopted. "With humble submission to the will of the Sovereign disposer of all events, & with grateful remembrance of his many and great mercies to this mission in its origin, progress & present state, & of his kind dealings with all the individual members, as to their lives, persons & characters, we cannot but view it as a calamity that any br an ch of the mission should be removed even by the direct leadings of the same providential hand that conducted us hither; still we desire to express our thanks to God, and to the Christian public for bestowing on the mission so valuable helpers, and to brot her and sister Chamberlain in particular for the persevering & laborious efforts they have been enabled to make to promote the interests of the mission; but, in consideration of the decline of the health of Capt. C. -- the obstacles in the nature of government of this country, and in the state of the society which oppose the accomplishment of his intended objects, the extreme difficulty of providing suitably for the education, employment, and settlement of his children, without returning with them to their native country, and in consideration of the kind and deliberate advice of the English Missionary Deputation the Rev. Daniel Tyerman & Geo. Bennet, Esqr. -- Resolved that we deem it expedient that Capt. Chamberlain should be allowed full liberty, and every reasonable facility to return with his family to America, &, should Providence open the way for their safe & comfortable return, that we consider it as his duty to improve it to return to his patrons and friends." (Signed) "H. Bingham, A. Thurston, S. Whitney, E. Loomis." [June] 28 [1822]. Brother & Sister W. with their little ones & Geo. S. took leave of us & sailed for Tauwai. Br. W. desires to build him a house on the bank of Waimea River a little nearer to his land than where he now lives. Br. R. is also desirous to build on his land at Hanapepe (Hanapapa) with a view to reside there, at least a part of the time. They have the approbation of the brethren so to do partly for their own convenience in promoting the work, and partly with a view to the better accommodation of additional laborers who may be ere long united with them. [June] 29 [1822]. Brig Pedlar arrived again from N. W. C. h avi ng altered her destination at Canton, from which place, we supposed when she left the Islands, that she would return to N. York. Mr. Harwood being attacked with rheumatism resigned his arduous JUNE 29, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 309 charge, and as Mrs. L. is still unable, & Capt. C. somewhat rcovered, Mrs. C. engaged again in the superintendance of the table. July 1822 [July] 1 [1822]. Had the pleasure of uniting with our friends again in the monthly meeting for prayer. [July] 3 [1822]. Ship Houqua, Capt. with supplies & letters and Pamphlets from the board arrived. -- Our friends join wit h us in giving praise to God for his aid and encouragement, and for the pledge given by the Prudential Committee of the Board that additional laborers are already selected, to be embarked this season, from our native land for this field. The Lord prosper their way. [July] 4 [1822]. Some of the American citizens in this port desirous to commemorate the birth of American Independence, respectfully applied for permission to use the chapel, with a view particularly to consul's delivering an oration. -- Though we had desired to have the house considered as exclusively devoted to the worship of God, yet xy � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/fb8b4ab5ede70ecfb988599ad24d9c53.pdf afa06302d6179ba87c29d39554112fde PDF Text Text y*/ y /?z2being assured by the committee that there would be nothing in the oration inconsistent with the doctrines of religion usually taught there, we could not object. At their request Br. B. gave out a psalm, & offered a prayer, & after the oration read a poem composed for the occasion by Mr. Bennet of the Deputation. -- The family and friends, and a considerable number of gent, in port attended. -- After this service -- the first of the kind ever witnessed here -- a splendid table was spread in a spacious tent constructed for the purpose, and decorated with Naval & Martial ensignia of different nations, where a promiscuous group of gentlemen, from the U. S. A., from England, Holland, France, Spain, & Spanish America, with the king & queen of the Islands, partook of a sumptuous dinner, accompanied with a customary round of toasts & cannon. The Deputation & Missionaries accepted a polite invitation, from the Consul, to dine at this table. [July] 6 [1822]. at Tauwai. Put on Board Brig Arab the articles for the station [July] 7 [1822]. service. Sabbath. The king & chiefs attended the morning [July] 9 [1822]. Obtained from the Houqua the last of the articles brought for us. Capt. Nash and the owners of the Houqua are entitled to our cordial thanks for their gratuitous service to the mission in transporting to us so many articles without freight. [July] 14 [1822]. The king attended public worship again -- 0 that his heart might be affected with the important truth he hears. JULY 18, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 310 [July] 18 [1822]. The Brig Rebeca, with her Spanish passengers, & Sp? attempting to leave the harbor yesterday got aground, but getting clear again, sailed to day for Manilla. The Lady passenger, Don*. Ysidora Exelmes, wife of D". Martin Errazquin, had with several of the gentlemen, politely visited the mission family. As she took lodgings on shore while in port among strangers & pagans, the sisters had shown her the civility to call repeatedly on her at her lodgings and were politely received. She pronounces the Spanish language very sweetly, has good features and a fair complexion, with black sparkling eyes, & her dress being similar to the Ladies of New England, she could not easily be distinguished from them except by her language. She had a native Mexican female as nurse for her babe. Her complexion is a shade ligher than the natives of these islands. A white female is regarded here as an object of curiosity -- But this Lady flying from her country, to seek with her husband in a foreign land, an asylum from the oppression to which they were opposed, ought to excite the compassion & call forth the benevolent exertion of the Christian philanthropist, for those vast regions in S. America, where, the just principles of civil liberty, & the pure doctrines of the cross are yet to be established, to stop the effusion of blood and tears, and make the people happy. [July] 20 [1822]. Ship Tarquin, Capt. Bunker, passed in the roads and sent on shore our letters from America. We had been induced by the kind offer of Capt. Bunker and the owners, to hope that some of the intended recruits to these stations would come in her. But the blessing we trust is still in store. Besides letters & pamphlets, we received by the Tarquin a box of cloathing for children sent from Wilbraham to Mr. Ruggles, and an excellent cheese from Mrs. Porter of Hadley kindly presented by her to Mrs. B. as a truly acceptable treat to the family at this time, and to our Missionary friends, who participate with us in the pleasure of the day. Our friends in America would rejoice too could they have witnessed the family scene for a social hour this evening, reading their letters together, �/f 3.2partaking of the good old cheese & cake, with a glass of wine with their friends, closing the evening interview as usual with a hymn of praise & with prayer. [July] 21 [1822] Much gratified by the return of the L.Aigle, Capt. Starbuck, from London, with a kind letter from Rev. Geo. Burden, accompanied by the Lon. Evan. Mag. for 1821. a print [?present] of ?Ralaffe Peni in Madagascar from Mr. B. and the Miss. Register for 1821 from the Ch. Miss. Soc. For this kindness we desire to be very thankful. -- By Dr. Williams who is still surgeon of the La Aigle with the same captain, we learn that his poor patient Keyes is very comfortably situated. [July] 25 [1822]. school. Gov. Cox began more decidedly to patronize the [July] 27 [1822]. H& expressed a desire to attend public worship but is unable. He has appeared uniformly to be a friend of the mission. [July] 28 [1822]. Sabbath. Made an arrangement to have three public services at the chapel in the course of the day, & to make other efforts to preach to the people in the neighborhood. At 9 o'clock A.M. Mr. E. Preached to the natives. At 11 o'clock Mr. B. preached to a respectable congregation of whites - and endeavored to improve the death of our Lamented D?. Worcester, in a sermon on that affecting event, from Ps. 116.15. "Precious in the siaht of the Lord is the death of his saints." While we mourn with the thousands of Israel over the death of our venerated Samuel & while we bow with reverential submission to the will of him whose ways are not our ways, we are allowed to pay our humble tribute to the precious memory of this dear man, & to inquire why the Lord desires the dissolution of the eminently pious and useful, whose holiness, usefulness, & happiness are peculiarly precious in his sight, & what use we ought to make of this part of his exalted plan of administration. 0 that with the filial pious spirit of Elisha we might take up the fallen mantle of this ascended saint, and with, [sic] smite the polluted streams of iniquity that flow among the heathen, & the floods of ungodly men and bid them retire, till Elijah's God should be known and worshiped by all the dwellers in the midst of the seas. In the afternoon at 4 o'clock Mr. E. preached again to the Natives, & in the evening Mr. B. preached at Waititi to Kaahumanu & Taumuarii & their company. Kaahumanu inquired of Hopu whether ?our God was a [sic] going to burn one of her servants, as she had been informed that Hopu told him in the morning as he saw him carrying burthens on the sabbath, that if he did not observe the sabbath the Lord would send him to the fi r e . Mr. E., Mr. Thurston, & Kahuhu attended a conference at the house of Laanui & Kekuaipiia, at Honoruru. -- Kahuhu engaged in prayer. JULY 29, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 312 [July] 29 [1822]. Gov. Cox having dreamed last night that the island was all on fire & that he could find no hiding place, requested that he might be favored with a prayer meeting at his house. -- Mr. B. & E. called together. [July] 30 [1822]. Cox pressed his determination to receive instruction himself and to have his people instructed also. [July] 31 [1822]. He proposed to his sister Kaahumanu to turn to the instructions of the missionaries, & to join with him in building a school house. The queen Kamamaru is also diligently engaged in learning to read and write her own language, together with the English. �y*/y 3/ August 1 [1822]. Brig Pearl, Capt. Chandler, arrived from Boston, with letters for us, particularly for Mrs. T. [Aug] 2 [1822]. The king with his favorites visited the family and ' engaged to receive instruction in reading and writing. He requested that 100 Hawaiian Spelling books might be immediately made ready to put into the hands of his people, assuring us also that when his debts should be paid, all his people should be permitted to learn. This we regard as a favorable and an important crisis in the progress of the mission. [Aug] 3 [1822]. The king and his family were furnished with Books. [Aug] 4 [1822]. Sabbath -- Good attention by the chiefs & people to the preached word. Mr. E. preached in the morning and afternoon. Mr. B. assisted in giving out the hymns, which had been composed by Mr. E. in the Hawaiian language, & for the first time in public offered one of the prayers in the same language. [Aug] 5 [1822]. The king's dwelling house, which stands crowded in between the fort and the harbor -- became emphatically a school h o u s e . The king himself, his wives, & favorites engaging in good earnest in the employment of learning to read and write. Equally diligent is Cox and his family at his own house, besides sending ten pupils to the school in our yard at the house first built for us by the govenment. ^ [Aug] 6 [1822]. Kaahumanu & Taumuarii requested that their people might be furnished with forty books -- and commenced learning to read their own language. -- It was truly interesting to see this dignfied & powerful heathen female -- drop her hand of cards, & take a book from AUGUST 6, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 313 a Christian female to learn in a child like manner the rudiments of the art of reading. When she had learned the letters a. e. i. o. u . she said to her women, "ua roaa iau" -- I have got it -- with something perhaps of the feelings of the mathematician who leaped from the bath exclaiming "Eureka," "Eureka," when he had discovered the solution of a difficult problem. Naihe, a high chief, and Kapiolani his wife, and Tuhio a favorite, are also engaged in trying to learn. [Aug] 7 [1822]. Mr. Ellis preached to the people this afternoon. Just before the service Mr. B. went with Kamamaru to the house of Kaahumanu, to induce her if possible to attend meeting with her company. -- She immediately ordered her covered waggon to made [sic] ready, and being drawn by her servants, rode with several others to the chapel, attended by a large company of chiefs and people. -- The queen Kamamaru taking Mr. B's arm and walking forward of the group came to the house of God in company as the bell was ringing for the service. [Aug] 8 [1822]. supper. We attended a lecture preparatory to the Lords [Aug] 10 [1822]. Twenty-six years ago the Ship Duff sailed for Tahiti with the pioneers of the South Sea Mission. Today we send communications to the Board by the Ship America, Capt. DeKoven,in which we notice the receipt of letters, pamphlets, & seasonable supplies by the Houqua, the favor of Mr. TClisshart of Canton by the Tartar, & the kindness of Mr. Burden by the L.Aigle. -- Also the arrival here of the Missionary Deputation, and the expected settlement of Mr. Ellis at this place. Capt. DeKoven and three gentlemen passengers with from Lima to Canton, Mr. Sant of Holland, Mr. Gilbert Farquhar Mathison, Esq. and Mr. Vinton of Prov. R.I. have repeatedly 30 �4 ^ /<7 /f ^ called on us & shown very kind civilities to the family. Capt. DeKoven is a member of the Episcopal church, Middletown, Conn. We had hoped both he and Mr. Vinton would unite with us tomorrow in the celebartion of the Lords supper. -- We have occasion to acknowledge with gratitude a donation from Capt. D. to the family, consisting of ?Bbl. of Pork, a barrel of Beef, about 2 Doz. of Porter & wine, 3 Dutch cheeses in a perfect state of preservation, with tea, ? , ginger, &c. amounting at the prices of this market, to about 60 dollars. The Ship Houqua sailed also. A letter prepared to be sent by AUGUST 10, 1822 ***** MS, PAGE 314 Capt. Nash, whose kindness we have before mentioned, was ?but handed to him seasonably, though it was sent to the village. [Aug] 11 [1822]. Sabbath; a peculiarly interesting day. Mr. E. preached in the morning to a very full house, the king & queen being present. -- At the opening of the service the marriage of Th°. Hopu, to Delia, a promising native female, who has been instructed in the family & who gives some evidence of loving the gospel, was publicly solemnized, the ceremny being conducted by Mr. B. in the Hawaiian language. -- Agreeably to the practice in the Society Islands, the Paties [sic] subscribed their names to the following note in a blank book provided for the purpose together with the witnesses, as follows "Married, by Rev. H. Bingham, August 11, 1822 Witnesses: Daniel Tyerman ( Geo. Bennet "Thomas Hopoo ( James Kahuhu Delia This is doubtless the first marriage ever celebrated in these islands agreeably to the customs of Christians. -- But we hope the practice may previal till the dreadful abuses of this sacred institution in these polluted islands shall be corrected. ; ^ At 11 o'clock Mr. Tyerman presented an interesting & faithful sermon intended as his farewell discourse, & took leave of the congregation to which he had preached almost every week for nearly four months, expressing his gratitude for the kindness he had received from them & his ardent wishes for their best good. Should those who are not acquainted with him, be desirous to conceive of him in the character of an affectionate paternal pastor taking leave of the little congregation at Honoruru, they might perhaps be assisted by recollecting the interesting tract entitled "The Dairyman" which is from his pen. He left his church and congregation at Newport, Isle of Wight, to engage in his present tour. At 2 o'clock, P.M., we were indulged with the Privilege of uniting with our friends in commemorating the dying love of Jesus Christ, under circumstances peculiarly pleasant. -- Mr. T., assisted by Mr. Tyerman, administered the ordinance. At 4 o'clock Mr. E. Preached again to the natives. In the evening Br. & Sister B. called on the king & royal family and attended prayers at his house. -- Cox h^s had morning and evening prayers at his house constantly since the ^9 ult. & Mr. E. has generally during this period given an evening lecture there to a considerable number of the natives. -- All the principal chiefs now AUGUST 11, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 315 being engaged in learning, all our hands are full of employment day and night attempting to enlighten the nation by our instructions. The Sandwich Islands have perhaps never before seen so happy a day as this. �[Aug] 12 [1822]. Capt. Kent of the Mermaid, having returned from Fannings Island, gave a public dinner at the house of Rihoriho, in commemoration of the birth of his Brit. Maj. George the fourth. Before the dinner an unfortunate Seaman belonging to the Pedlar, lost his right arm by accidental discharge of a cannon. [Aug] 13 [1822]. The king at our interview with Pitt, Kaahumanu, Cox and other chiefs, dictated a letter to the king of England, gratefully acknowledging the favor & the honor done him by the present of the fine schooner "Prince Regent" sent him from the British government, expressing a desire to have the islands still considered in the same sense under the protection of Great Britain as they had been during the reign of Tamehameha. In this letter, he also expressed a desire that the religion of Great Britain, that is, as we understand it the Protestant religion, might be the religion of these islands. -- This must be regarded as an important document. Capt. ?Gaymer, of the Ship Wellington, now condemned as unworthy, presented us a bell formerly belonging to the Brig Columbia, and valued at 40. doll, for the use of the church. This afternoon, Kaahumanu, & Taumuarii, her sister Kekuaipiia (Obea,) as she has sometimes been called, with her husband Laanui, both attached to their book and apparently seriously inclined, Cox and his wife, Auna and his wife, and about 1000 people, embarked for Tauwai, on Board the Brigs Tamehourelani, & Becket, & the Schooners Eos & Superb, all apparently in good mood respecting the system of instruction proposed by the mission. Br. and sister Thurston had made some preparation to accompany them, to aid in keeping up their attention, and to assist the brethren at Tauwai, but finally declined, on the suggestion, that the king and queen desired them to remain here. They have been particularly attentive to Cox, and his wife, who are doing well. Auna and his wife, Samu, a Tahitian, & W*". B. went in the capacity of teachers. -- Kaahumanu & Taumuarii took a very respectful leave of the king -after she had strictly charged him not to get drunk during her absence AUGUST 13, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 316 and to punish any chief under him that should be found intoxicated, by taking away his land. -- This was good advice. [Aug] 14 [1822]. Capt. Bursley of the Ship Tartar, exchanged the Tartar's bell worth 60 doll, for the bell presented by Capt. Gaymer, as it would answer the purpose better, and the latter has no objections to such an accommodation. [Aug] 18 [1822]. Favored once more with the kind assistance of Mr. Tyerman & Mr. Ellis in the public duties of the Sabbath, tho they had expected to leave us last week. It is the last sabbath that we shall probably enjoy with the Deputation on earth. [Aug] 20 [1822]. Mrs. L. we are happy to find is very comfortably recovered so as to resume her labors. Last night the unfortunate seaman, wound[ed] on the 12., called in the register of the Brig's crew, Charles Colden, died, and Mr. B. preached a funeral sermon at his grave this afternoon. The history of the case is somewhat interesting. By the explosion as he was charging the cannon the second time, part of of [sic] right hand was carried away, & most of the remaining bone of it broken, & by the same shock the bone between the elbow & shoulder was broken into many pieces, and his eyes, nose & forehead badly injured. -- About an hour after the accident, Mr. Ellis, and Mr. Bingham, though unaccustomed to such services, were called to the painful duty of assisting in the �amputation of the arm, which was made above the fracture very near the shoulder. But two arteries were found & secured, & the dressing of adhesive plaster carefully applied, & the face attended to with suitable care. But when the Tourniquet was attempted to be removed the blood exuded freely through the dressing -- another attempt was made to secure the dressing with the hope that the blood would still be stopped and the process of healing go on; but to no purpose, on the 13. the dressing was completely removed the third artery completely secured, the new dressing applied and the Tourniquet removed and new hopes were entertained of his recovery. On the 14. mortification was found to have seized the stump - and marks of gangrene appeared on the shoulder & even below the arm pit. The hope therefore of healing it by the adhesive plaster was - at once - abandoned, and a poultice of powdered charcoal and wheat bread moistened with oil olive, was applied quite warm, and often changed, for several days, by which means the progress of the mortification was effectually checked. & by attention to medicin & diet he was kept comparatively comfortable till the 18. a separation of the mortified flesh having begun to take place at the line of demarkation, quite round the arm just at the shoulder AUGUST 20, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 317 joint, he was considered as in a fair way to recover -- his face was nearly well, and the poor [sic] had begun to feel quite cheerful. But before next morning he began to be affected with convulsion, which would yield to no applications, but increased in violence till they terminated last night in his death. From the time of the amputation till his death the principal care of the patient seemed to devolve on Mr. Ellis as no other man in the place was deemed so well qualified to manage the care, & among all the various and important duties and labors of the Mission, he with Mr. Bingham had visited him about 3 times a day during the whole period. -- Mr. Tyerman & Mr. Bennet & Mr. Thurston & others here repeatedly called on him. -- Mr. Halsey, clerk of the Brig Pedlar, has been particularly attentive to him. The flags of the vessels in port have today been hoisted half mast, and a considerable number of gentlemen, Masters and officers of vessels, seamen, & residents, walked in procession from the house where the youth died & assembling round the stranger's grave were addressed from Luke 13.1-5. [Aug] 21 [1822]. Mr. Ellis preached a sermon to the natives the last of his public discourses here at this time, and took leave of the congregation, with the hope, of breaking to them the bread of life after his return. Our visitors finish their preparations to embark, & make arrangements with the American consul to send a vessel to bring Mr. Ellis and family. The Brethren and sisters much occupied in preparing letters for the brethren and sisters at the Society Islands. The king and queen also partake of the spirit to enter into an epistolary correspondence with the rulers of the converted islands. The Queen, Kamamaru, with the aid of Mr. E. and others, has written five letters to the principal chiefesses of the Society Islands. -- The king during the last 16 days has made very rapid improvement in reading, spelling and writing, being instructed daily by Mr. B., so that he is now able to indict & to pen in a fair legible hand, a very decent letter. The Queen having begun earlier to write has made equal attainments. The following is a copy & translation of the king's first letter, indicted & written by himself in his own language and AUGUST 21, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 318 addressed to the principal Chief of Huahine by the hand of Mr. Ellis. -- This Chief whose name is Mahine, has lately lost a favorite son his expected successor. (Copy) "0 Hawaii Aug. 16. 1822 "Mahine He orere aku nei au ia oe. He aroha au ia oe i ko keike make ai. Aroha oe me na 'rii a pau ko aina pau roa. -33 �2./ 2.3- Ke marama nei au i ke Akua o kakou. He ao nei makou i ka parapara. "Aia akamai au i ka parapara, e hele aku wau e ike ia oukou. "I ora oe ia Jesu Kraist. (Signed) "Rihoriho, Tamehameha 2" (Translation) Hawaii Aug. 16. 1822 Mahine I will now make a communication to you. I have compassion towards you on account of your son's dying. My love to you, with all the chiefs of your islands. I now serve the God of you and us. We are learning to read and write. When I shall become skillful in learning, I will then go and see you. May you be saved by Jesus Christ. Rihoriho, Tamehameha 2. During the lucid days the king has enjoyed for two or three weeks, he has had his table spread in decent order, where he often received gentlemen politely at his meals, & as we have repeatedly dined and supped with him he has generally requested to have a AUGUST 21, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 319 blessing asked and thanks returned at his table, in this he is seconded by Kamamaru. -- In addition to these flattering appearances we have some reason to hope that a few who attend very constantly on the means of grace which they enjoy, are sincerely inquiring what they must do to be saved. Such is the progressive state of the mission, and of the nation which the Missionary Deputation are allowed to see, and such are the circumstances under which they leave us and from which they take occasion very kindly to encourage us to persevere, in the work, which is so obviously attended with a divine blessing & which they doubt not will be crowned ultimately with complete success. Let God, the author of all good, have all the glory. [Written along the left margin of page 319 is the following: #In writing this article, we have found it convenient to insert several passages, in the garb of poetry, written without any pretentions to poetic genius or any desire for the Poet's fame — even the expectation of appearing as such before the public, [remainder of the line indecipherable.]] [Aug] 22 [1822]. The Cutter Mermaid Sailed. We addressed letters to all the missionaries in the Society Islands, one the whole number jointly, one to the brethren of the Windward station jointly, & one to the brethren of the Leeward station jointly, expressing our views particularly respecting the proposed settlement of Br. E. at this place, and one to Mr. Marsden giving a brief account of the state of the mission. We also gave to the Deputation notes of introduction to our brethren in Ceylon & Bombay, and to some our friends in America hoping they may yet visit that counry, and we desire that each of our friends may be favored with an interview with them should providence permit. We hope our friends will help us to bless God for indulging us so long with the privilege of their Society and aid as well as that of Mr. E. who is equally dear to us all. They have together exceedingly refreshed our hearts and strengthened our hands. -- The little services we have cheerfully done for them while sojourning with, deserve not to be named in comparison of the assistance they have kindly & promptly rendered to the Mission. -- Among the various services and attentions in which they all have ?offered much patient & persevering industry, the sermons of Mr. T. & Mr. E. to us & to the �2Z /y2.2people have not been less than fifty, & the various donations from Mr. B. and the others to the mission collectively and to individuals, are by no means inconsiderable. But it is their Christian friendship, their sympathy, their timely and needed counsel, most kindly tendered to us a solitary feeble band so far from friends and home, & to this dying nation, -- tis this we value most, the grateful recollection of which we will fondly cherish while memory lasts. -- At the morning sacrifice before they left us they joined with us in the hymn, "Blest be the tie that binds,/ Our hearts in Christian love./ The followship of kindred minds / Is like to that above." They had from time to time presented various & valued tokens of their friendly regard, to the individual members of the family, & taking leave of us with many kind words of encouragement and comfort, left with the family and with individuals of the family, copies of affectionate addresses expressing their Christian sentiments and sympathies, which we shall long be happy to preserve as tokens of grateful remembrance, & which in our humble manner we endeavor Pt thankfully to reciprocate. The following lines are selected from a hasty composition written by Mr. Bennet for Mrs. B.: In the climes of the western uncivilized tribes Near the limit which Cancer to Phebus prescribes Where the Phoenix, the Wolf, the Dove, Ship & Cross The Concave with cerulean brilliants emboss, In a cluster of islands with coral sown shore Where snow-covered mountaintops heavenward soar The islands where Cook the first ?white flag unfurld As he ploughed the Pacific -- bid adieu to this world. Where the children of Pagans are taught to adore A Savior proclaimed to the sick & the poor. Where the seed of the kingdom is faithfully sown Nor by Satan and sin from the heart shall be drawn. But a harvest be gathered through Jesus's love A Harvest of souls to the mansions above: Favored here to Sojourn with the pious and kind, With the friends of our Savior, rich enjoyment we find. Nor envy whate'er can be purchased by gold While of Zion's concerns, sweet converse we hold. -These enjoyments when past no more to return, Kind memory will cherish, where e'er I sojourn, And oh Servants of God! in that solemn day, When Christ shall appear in judgment array With joy may you see your salvation is near (And may I too rejoice with you to appear.) Till then may His Spirit and grace keep your breast, Ever smile on your labors till called to his rest. With each other in him evermore to be blest." Nor suffer our feet from his statutes to roam Till his mercy receives us to heaven our home. AUGUST 22, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 321 (Copy) The parting address of the Rev. D. Tyerman, to the Mission family at the Sandwich Islands, after sojourning with them four months with his colleague Geo. Bennet Esqf. of the same missionary deputation, and Rev. William Ellis, missionary of Huahine. "To the Mission family at Honoruru & Tauwai. "Hail blest Family! Ere I leave this House,/Where Peace & love and �harmony all dwell,/ With generous hospitality, sincere,/ And unaffected, Accept in humble lays,/ The hearty tribute of my thanks. -- A stranger,/ I came, & found a shade in which to rest,/ Secure from burning sunbeams poured intense,/ From the Orb of Day, beneath your roof./ "I, with my comrades, soon shall say, Farewell,/ Perhaps to see your face no more on earth,/ This vale of tears; -- but still we sorrow not / As those who have no hope. -- Should raging seas,/ Angry, and rendered pitiless by winds conflicting,/ Quick engulph us, or forked lightning's blaze/ Shatter our little fragile bark to ruin,/ In oceans vast where no kind help is found;/ Or lurking rocks facilitate our flight/ From this vain world -- may we there meet where Friends/ No Parting know, with you we venerate./ "What army, that, which I see struggling/ With elements maddened by him who rules/ In the Tempestuous regions, to oppose/ Their landing on these shores? And whence came they?/ What is their intent? And who their chieftains,/ Leading them to action? What their arms?/ "They come from regions far remote equipt/ And harnessed to the fight by him own owns/ The Universe, urged on by Christians too/ AUGUST 22, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 322 Generous & Philanthropic, & Pitying/ Those who to them unknown were perishing/ In chains they had not forged. This little band,/ Braved the storms of the vast ocean, led on/ By chieftains, valiant alone in Christ their Lord./ The weapons which they wield shed not men's blood,/ Yet, furnished from above, omnipotent,/ Where mercy reigns. Noble is their intent,/ To work emancipation for the slaves/ To pour Heaven's light around benighted souls,/ And reconcile to God his enemies/ Inhabiting these climes. -- Ye little host,/ With joy I hail your glad arrival. Go forth/ Conquering to conquer. -- Possess the Isles/ Set up your standard -- let your Banner/ Wave streaming to the winds, with terror fill/ The Enemies of God and Man. Until/ An army, num'rous, panting to be free --/ May Heathen kings lead on the glorious way;/ Be meekly followed too in Immanuel's train/ By warriors long to cruelties inured;/ And Priests who oft of pagan alters laid/ Offerings to their negligent deities,/ Of hapless human victims; -and a People/ Friendly though in nature's ruins grov'ling/ And all defiled with sins and stains; and foul/ In blackest crimes. The Elements and Germs/ of nobler generations, we here behold,/ Which your important self-denying work/ Shall raise, develop and mature for heaven./ "Should I your favored guest, survive the storms/ And pains which may abide me in my course,/ Tossing from isle to isle, from shore to shore/ Through climes untried and perils yet unknown/ And reach again in peace the prosper'd Land/ which gave me birth, -- affection for you all/ Shall warm my breast, while many a fervent prayer/ Shall plead for your prosperity. Be valiant,/ In the best of Causes: -- and it is AUGUST 22, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 323 the cause/ Of God which your espouse, and Energy/ Divine insures your safety and success./ An Eye which never sleeps shall guard you,/ A Hand shall guide which never never errs;/ While the beauteous rainbow, which so oft/ Adorns the sides of yonder mountains fair,/ Shall fix your faith on him who knows no change./ Let yonder foaming sea tell you of Him/ Whose Love's immeasurably vast; the rocks/ On which you dwell shall preach to you the Rock/ Of Ages. Above your dwelling place, the sky/ Serene, shall speak of that blest world whose sky/ No clouds deform, thither all your footsteps tend./ There is your reward, and it shall amply/ All your toils repay -- Heaven smiles upon you./ The things which you behold evince His presence./ And raise your joyful hope to a faithful God./ I now commend you all, with all you love./ May that little one a thousand soon become,/ And that small one a nation strong, & Kings/ And Queens its nurses prove; the region too/ �Be sprinkled with that blood which all shall cleanse./ "Heav'n has given you offspring; may they prove,/ To you, & to the Church and to mankind/ Blessings indeed, so long as life shall last./ May that Wisdom which you need to guide/ Their erring footsteps in the ways of peace,/ To curb, control, & cheer their wayward minds/ To enrich their opening souls with Heavenly truth/ And bring them up for God -- be freely given./ Let firmness, patience, and affection all/ Appear in your domestic government./ Eli's errors shun; & like young Timothy/ May yours be blest, and as meek Samuel/ Be early God's -- Like Lydia's, may their hearts/ Be opened to receive the engrafted AUGUST 22, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 324 word./ Like Mary, may they choose that better part/ Which none shall take away. -- Be all united,/ Make common cause against your potent foes./ Let not ought divide you. In meekness bland,/ Commend yourselves to God and Man -- Let truth/ Pure as the limpid stream, drop from your lips/ With love. Let fidelity/ With love be blended, & a Saviour blest/ Appear predominant in all you say,/ In all you do. -Great is the truth of God./ At length triumphing shall it bless these Isles,/ All lands illumine, & introduce with joy/ The Bright Millennial day. 0 happy indeed/ Are ye whom the everlasting, faithful God/ Employs its progress to facilitate!/ May He still smile on you: Dear Friends -- Farewell." This affectionate address was read by Mr. Ty. at evening prayers just before his departure. The following written with equal haste in reply, & addressed to Messrs. Tyerman, Bennet & Ellis, was read by Br. B. at the meeting for family prayers the next morning, and at their request a copy put into their hands at parting. How beautiful the welcome feet of those On mountain tops, who joyful tidings bring Of Zion's peace, of Judah, hope revived Of Israel's sweet release from bonds of sin, Of unbelief and woe; the triumphs great And glorious of the cross of Christ our Lord O'er pride and shame. O'er cruelty & war O'er enmity to God, and every sin Which marks the deep depravity of man Where Pagan darkness spreads its awful gloom. Hail, ye, their welcome messengers of good To Zion's outposts, of peace without the walls And plenteousness in all her courts of joy Of holy union firm and dear & lasting As the followship of saints in light AUGUST 22,1822 **** Thrice welcome to these long neglected shores Where Pagan altars, stained with blood polluted, Temples, & rites profane, & vice unmasked, Long tried the patience of a gracious God And offered insult to the majesty on high. Where foreign crimes transplanted strike deep root Whose growth luxuriant spreads a deeper shade O'er pagan souls, thus doubly doomed to death. Thrice welcome to this consecrated house With its best comforts; the frugal fare; The humble couch; the social circle dear; The public and domestic altar reared On heathen ground, where listning natives bend, The hand & heart of Christian fellowship, The cheerful song of social praise to God, All kindly given to cheer the task 3 7 MS. PAGE 32$ �2.2 / P 2 2 Of Missionary pilgrims, far from friends & home. Welcome to consolations neither few Nor small, vouchsafed to all who give up For Christ their hope, & seek their rest in heaven. Now with devout admiring gratitude We bless that kind, unseen & holy hand By whose mysterious guidance led you came With unexpected aid, to cheer our way, In lonely deserts wild; to smooth the path, Untrod before by Zion's pioneers; To explore the ruins of demolished gods; To swell our notes of praise to Zion's King; To blow with us the trump of Jubilee Of liberty and life to captive souls -Accept dear friends our humble cordial thanks For all your offices of Christian kindness, Your fervent prayers; your frank and friendly counsels; Your cheering words; your cordial sympathies; Your prompt, efficient aid in times of need. Since other posts of duty call you home To toss from Isle to Isle from shore to shore AUGUST 22, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE Where e'er the brilliant cloudy pillar leads. God Speed - Dear Friends. -- Be faithful unto death; The crown of life is yours -- laid up in heaven -Turn many from the error of their ways To our Redeeming Good. -- Go, cheer the heart, Make strong the hands, inspire the breast with zeal And stimulate the soul of every friend of Christ, Of every herald of the Cross you meet, To noble purpose, effort, and achievement, Till Zion's prayers shall end in shouts, Of victory complete! of peace on ear t h ! Good will to m e n ! -- Glory to God on h i g h ! Dear Friends — Farewell -- When all the friends of Christ Redeemed from every land, from East to West From North to South, shall meet at last in heaven May we together stand on Zion's Hill With songs of praise, & everlasting joy." The following very pleasant ode, was written by Brother Ellis, particularly for Mrs. B. & Mrs. T. & very obligingly left for their private perusal & mutual encouragement. "Ancient Predictions A source of encouragement for Missionaries" How sweetly flow'd in hallow'd lays Th'enraptured strains of ancient days To harps of heavenly string While inspiration's dazzling light Illum'd the bards' advent'rous flight, Messiah's reign to sing. Warm in their bosom burn'd celestial fire And themes divine employed their lofty lyre, Seraphic accents trembled on the tongue While bliss of unborn ages thus they sung, A virgin shall conceive, and bear A promis'd Son -- Who shall appear, The Joy of Nations - & the Heir �3-2 /? 2 .3 . Of Heaven and Earth - Whose bright career, Illustrious and divine -AUGUST 22, 1822 ***** Beaming with more than vestal flame, His deeds immortal shall proclaim. Extending wide his deathless fame Till Suns and Moons decline. Bright as the splendours of his crown Beams on the world his great renown, Monarchs his right to reign shall own, And gathering round his glorious throne, Earth's diff'rent tribes shall draw From lands that hail the dawn of day, To those that catch his ling'ring ray, Unrival'd shall his sceptre sway; And nations joyful shall obey; The Isles shall wait his l a w . No cruel tyrants murd'rous hand, Like dragons fang, shall scourge the land. No dungeon echo misery's groan, For Jesus fills his promis'd throne, And all is bliss below. No more shall war with madd'ning rage, Nations in murd'rous strife engage. No captive drag the galling chain, Thro' tedious years of toil and pain, In misery and woe. Peace like a river in his day, Shall wind along its glad'ning way. Through every wide expansive plain, Beneath the mild Immanuel's reign; Who with a bounteous hand, Scatters profuse as early dew, Blessings with every morning new, Descending like the sun's mild rays, Pouring the cheerful light of day O'er every subject land. 0 Happy Friends! Your bless'd employ Would higher raise archangels' joy. Might they but join your noble toils, And show with you the glorious spoils Beneath their Monarch's smile. Preface his conquering chariot's way. Point to the morn's first dawning ray, And haste the long expected way, Which his fair Banners shall display Waving o'er every Isle. Urge onward then your bright career, While hopes divine your bosoms cheer, Each threat'ning cloud shall disappear, And faith behold a Savior near By whom your foes shall fall. AUGUST 22, 1822 ***** Shine, brighter shine to Jesus' praise, Spread wide around the enlight'ning rays While listening tribes with rapture gaze Proclaim the Saviour's matchless grace Whose love extends to all. MS. PAGE 327 MS. PAGE 328 The following lines Mr. Bingham addressed to the author of the above, after he had taken leave of the family and gone to the harbor to embark for Huahine to finish his arrangements for settling here as a missionary: 3 ? �2-2. /S?2.2. "Come thou with us" Come with us, Precious Friend, for the love of that Savior, Who laid down his life to redeem our lost race How long shall redeeming love wait to show favor, To souls that ne'er heard of the gospel of peace? Come, lift up the jubilee trump of salvation, Proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord; Publish Pardon and life to this perishing nation, Who will joyfully hail and believe on his word. To the victim of woe and the child of despair, Hope's banner unfurl, and the olive display; To these tribes of the west, like the orient Star, Announce the approaching effulgence of day. On the cold cheerless couch of the poor dying pagan, Spread the life giving foliage of Sharon's blest Rose; To the parched lip of death hold the cup of Salvation, And the sweet Balm of Gilead apply to his woes. From these Isles of the West, from the South & the North Bring his sons and his daughters to Jesus from afar: One soul here redeemed is superior in worth To the riches of Commerce & the Conquests of war. When the Ransom'd of Christ shall be gathered in heaven, And their feet on Mount Zion shall joyfully stand, When the bright crown of life to the faithful is giv'n, Who obeyed with delight the Redeemer's command; Then with joy everlasting your Savior will own His Herald of Peace - who in glory divine, As a Sun in the heavens - as a star in his crown With increasing effulgence forever shall shine. Such were the communications which closed our delightful intercourse of four months, with our venerated friends & interesting visitors. Such the sentiments & Christian ?salutations with which they gave, and received, the parting hand, & parting benedictions, as they left the mission family and embarked on board the Cutter Mermaid to revisit the South Seas, where Christianity has so gloriously trimphed. [Note, in a different hand, on the left margin of page 328: April 18, 1823.] Reed. �AUGUST 23, 1822 ***** Saandwich Island Mission Journal MS. PAGE 329 [Aug] 23 [1822]. By the Brig Pearl, Capt. Stevens, proceeding to the North West Coast, we sent letters to the brethren at Tauwai. [Aug] 25 [1822]. Being now left without the aid of those dear friends whose assistance we have enjoyed many weeks, we intend if possible to maintain all the public religious exercises, which we had for several weeks jointly attended. -- Brother B. being enabled to commence preaching in the vernacular tongue, preached to pretty full congregations of the natives, in the morning, from Acts 2.38, & in the afternoon from Mat. 6.10 -- using the Hawaiian hymns written by Mr. Ellis, & conducting the whole service in the language of the natives. -- Br. T. preached in English at 11 o'clock A.M. [Aug] 27 [1822]. The king & Queen continue to be very attentive to daily instruction at their own house, Br. B. attending on the former, & Brother T. the latter, -- & both continue to make desirable progress. The sisters occasionally call on the queen, & she on them, for her improvement. Today, the king spent nearly 9 hours with his pen, three in the morning, three in the afternoon and three in the evening. He wrote 9 pages in his copy book, read a letter which he received from his young friend Kahuhu, & indicted an answer. He has never perhaps appeared more like a rational man, or a successful student. Had he stability to pursue such a course of application our hopes of him would be exceedingly high. it/ /// <='' <-7<.[Aug] 28 [1822]. The king & queen Mamamaru, induced by the pressing solicitation of Kaniu (Kaneo) as she is sometimes called, went to Waiti'ti' (Waiteetee) to sport in the surf. The king Rode on horseback. The queen said that Kaahumanu is very dexterous in using the surf board, and that her father Tamehameha was so "akamai" (expert) in playing on the surf, throwing, and parrying the spear that there was no other man like him in all the Islands. -- Br. B. preached the Wednesday lecture in the Hawaiian language. AUGUST 29, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 330 [Aug] 29 [1822]. The Tartar & Pedlar sailed for Tauwai, by the latter we sent letters to the brethren & to Cox. [Aug] 31 [1822]. Received many animating letters from the brethren at Tauwai, respecting the increased attention to instruction among the chiefs and people from the time of the arrival there of their old Friend & Patron Taumuarii with his newly taken wife Kaahumanu, and of the continued interest and attention of those who had gone thither from this place. The brethren rejoice in it as a season of revival, they state that about 300 persons there are now engaged in learning to read, Cox, Kaahumanu, & Taumuarii taking the lead. The scene of action appears to be there now. -Rihoriho after a lucid happy season of successful application to his book & pen, has now laid them aside, locked his elegant writing desk which he had lately purchased for his accommodation in learning to write, & opened his gin case, & left this place to visit Pearl River. Sept. 1 [1822]. Sabbath. Preaching again today in the same order as last Sabbath, the house being filled as usual. -- For the last 2 months from 200 to 400 natives have attended at the chapel. Br. B. attended evening prayers at the house of the queen who requested him to attend with her, morning & evening statedly. y/ �[Sep] 2 [1822]. Monthly concert. The Queen had morning and evening family prayers agreeably to her request. [Sep] 3 [1822]. The king returned last night from Pearl River and embarked to day for the Windward Islands. We are grieved, though not greatly disappointed by his present neglect of instruction, in order to wander up and down. [Sep] 5 [1822]. On account of an increased attention to the instruction of the people, & to the acquisition of the language we have thought it is desirable to suspend for the present, the Thursday evening lecture in English. Brother and sister B. having been much upon the toss for the last 18 months, going together three times to Tauwai, & changing their lodgings at least ten times since they first SEPTEMBER 5, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 331 spread their matress [sic] on these shores, are at length settled in a very snug little chamber, where the brethren & sisters this evening took a social cup of tea and spent a pleasant hour together. [Sep] 10 [1822]. During the absence of the king, Kamamaru has lodged on the walls of the fort, where she has uniformly had morning and evening prayers, usually accompanied by a hymn also, in her own language. As she is about to sail to the Windward to join the king, Naihe who will be left as superintendant pro.tem, engages to have family prayers continued. [Sep] 11 [1822]. The queen embarked on Board Brig Tamehourelane lately from Tauwai, & sailed for Maui accompanied by Br. Thurston, Honorii, and Mr. Harwood. We joined in a hymn & prayer at her house at parting. [Sep] 12 [1822]. The king returned from Maui, & proceeded to Waimea, at the Western part of this island, the present residence of Boka, & where the king's Mother and a large company are visiting. Ship Hamilton, Capt. Martin, arrived from the N. has been during the whole time of our residence here. surprised to see the change among the people since he brings us a very interesting letter from Capt. Grimes Owhyhee, dated ?Tumgao. Aug. 9. 1822 accompanied by a barrels of Salmon. W. C. where he -- He is left them. He of the Brig present of two The following is an extract from his letter; "One thing I shall mention, that may be interesting to you. Some of the better informed chiefs have heard of your being at the Islands, & of your object. They have frequently expressed a wish for their children to be under your care and tuition. A Chief by the name of Skittigates is very desirous to visit the Islands with his family, & to be under your instruction. As the ways of Providence are fast finding out, we hope and trust these people will become enlightened and, Chistians. Please to accept my best wishes for your happiness, SEPTEMBER 12, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 332 and the laudable undertaking you are now engaged in." (Signed) Eliab Grimes. Capt. Martin gives us a similar account. We have before given some account of this Skittigates or Chief of the Kigane tribe on the N. W. C. and have some time since, written him a letter, & we cannot but indulge the hope that he will yet be brought under the influence of the gospel, & made to bow at the feet of Jesus, the king & Redeemer of the Nations. There is mercy in store for the wretched inhabitants of that dreary Coast: there are Christians to pray for them them & to contribute their substance for their relief. -- Are there any Herals [sic] of mercy who in the spirit of the self denying Moravians in VZ- �/2-/y3,2Greenland, and are ready to proclaim to them the unmatchable riches of Christ? Any that will go & be the instruments of gathering these lost sheep into the fold of the great Shepherd of Israel? [Sep] 13 [1822]. Received from Capt. Martin a valuable present of ?fuel & fish which we gratefully acknowledge. Mr. Thurston, the Queen & company return not having seen the wandering king. [Sep] 14 [1822]. Ninth# [crossed out: Eighth] Quarterly examination of the school. [Note at bottom of page: #The last examination was the eighth.] We had expected Kamamaru would be present, but she proceeded this morning with Br. T. & Honorii to join the king at Waialai. -- Several classes were examined in the meeting house, as we had no school room that would accommodate all that assembled. Mr. Jones, Capt. Martin and several other gentlemen were present. -- Besides the usual exercises, four of the pupils read short pieces of original compositions written by themselves in their native tongue, to the admiration of the spectators & to the satisfaction of their instructors. The following extracts are translated from these fine efforts in composition. SEPTEMBER 15, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 333 The first is from Pea, the friend of the young prince who lives with Mrs. B. -"We have not loved God the author of our salvation. We must pray to Jehovah to have mercy on us. On account of the love of Jesus Christ our Lord we may be saved. Let us take heed to the righteousness of Jesus Christ." The second is from Taumi, the son of Jack, the Tahitian, and the familiar friend of Cox. "There is one good thing -- it is the palanala to enlighten the lands of dark minds. It is the good work of our great Lord Jesus Christ the great God of Heaven, who taketh away the sin of the world." Kapiolani & Tuhio' read a lesson in their book. Though the king & queen, & most of the principal chiefs are now absent, there are still at this place about 80 pupils in four divisions, one under Mrs. B's care attending to English & Hawaiian. One newly organized under Mrs. T's care. -- another called Cox's school under the Instruction of ThP. Hopu, & the the fourth called Kaahumanu*s school instructed by John Honorii. -- The young prince also with half a dozen of his favorites of equal age, instructed by N. B. Chamberlain, & and [sic] considerable number of individuals taught by our foremost pupils, have been engaged during the last quarter. Probably about 500 persons from the highest to the lowest, have been under instruction at the two stations since the last quarter commenced, all learning to read and spell, & many of them to write, & most of them listening from time to time to the voice of prayer & praise, & to the preaching of the everlasting gospel. It is God who must give the increase. [Sept] 18 [1822]. A schooner was capsized with 19 natives on board between Pearl River & Honoruru. By the help of canoes all got safely on shore. [Sep] 19 [1822]. Naihe & Kapiolani his wife, came in the morning to the house & spent with us most of the day. They desired to attend prayers in Br. B's room. They brought with them Kepokulo a priest of SEPTEMBER 19, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 334 Tamehameha, who formerly resided at Karakakua. He was over the uncle ^3 �of Obookiah (O-pu-ka-haia, as the natives call him) with whom 0. lived, & who knew 0. before he went to America. he confirms the statement made by 0. that his parents were killed in battle. Mr. B. wrote down from his mouth several short prayers. On being requested to rehearnse them, the priest said he had forgotten since the taboos were given up many of the prayers formerly used in their worship. He gave us the names of 24 deities, of which 8 were sharks, one the Mermaid, one the volcano, & one a reptile. The names of the Gods he mentioned are these, Maui, Rono, Kairi, Kane, Ku, Kanaroa, Keoloeva, ; Kapuni, Oulu, Ohia, Ku-ko-o-ke-a-la-ka', Koonenu, Kihawahine (the mermaid), Hiaka, Pele (the Volcano), Kemehaikana. -- The following ar^ the names of deified sharks; Kua, Kanakii, Kaholeakane, sharks of Hawaii; Kaneikakala, the shark of Maui; Kamahoarii, the shark of Morokai; Kahupahau, the shark of Oahu; Kuhemoana, & Kupiopio, sharks of Tauwai. Maui is generally represented as the greatest of the gods. Kairi was the principal of Tamehameha's gods. Rono is the Makahiti god. The following is a translation of a popular [crossed out: Legend] tradition of Rono. "In ancient time, Rono had dwelt at the foot of a huge precipice near Kearakekua in Hawaii. & hearing the voice of solicitation from the top of the precipice, in a sudden fit of anger & jealousy, by a single blow he killed his wife, Kaikiraniariiopuna. He then carried her & placed her in a moria [sic], or house of worship, & wept over her in bitter regret and anguish. Then traversed all the Islands, boxing & fighting with every man he met. When the people demanded, "0 Rono hehena nui e Is Lono really crazy? He replied," I hehena hoi au ia ia. -- I ulala hoi au i kona aroha." I am indeed crazy on her account. I am wailing also for her love. -When he had gone through the Islands he left then and fled to a SEPTEMBER 19, 1822 ***** MS PAGE 335 foreign country in his Paimalau. a triangular canoe of the Gods. His wife coming to life, searched the islands through in pursuit of him, & then went to a foreign country to seek her lost husband." When Capt. Cook arrived the people took him to be their ancient God Rono,# [Note at bottom of page: RThey said Rono had returned.] and worshiped him as such, while he, not like Paul, encouraged the delusion & received the homage of this idolatrous people. But when they supposed themselves crowded upon by him, some doubted his divinity & tried the force of their weapons on his deified person. The story above may account for the institution of their annual games of boxing in honor of Rono, and also for the name of that annual celebration called Muckeheite as it is sometimes spoken by foreigners, derived from the words Ma. ka. h i t i . which signifies, to a foreign country, sounding the first n very short a little like short H-- This article may serve as an index to the Mythology of the Sandwich Islands. -- Such were some of the foolish gods that Hawaii worshipped. [Sep] 20 [1822]. Yesterday Mr. B. received a letter from Kamamaru dated at Pearl River. She is often sending us pleasant notes written by her own hand & expressing her own ideas. Her letter contains a request that we would send many more books to Tauwai. It was accompanied by a letter addressed to her from Kaahumanu at Tauwai & penned very prettily by W<". B. the following is an extract. "This is my communication to you, Tell the whole heap of Loncnecks (the company of missionaries) to send more books down here. Many are the people, few are the books. I desire 800 Hawaiian books to be sent hither. We are much pleased to learn the palapala. -- By and by perhaps we shall be wise. -- Give our love to Mr. Bingham & Mrs. Bingham, & the whole company of Longnecks."+ [Note at bottom of �the page: +The missionaries at Tahiti are called long-necks.] [Sep] 21 [1822]. Br. T. with Kahuhu & Honorii returned from Pearl River, leaving the king & Queen there, expected also to return soon. Br. T. has attended morning and evening prayers with the queen, & during his absence from this place the labor of the public exercises SEPTEMBER 21, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 336 devolved on Mr. B. Both in English & Hawaii. [Sep] 23 [1822]. impression of our principally taken to print now 2000 The Quarter commenced. Put to press a revised spelling book, the first edition of 500 copies being up & many more called for by the people. We propose copies & to add 8 pages soon. A little boy living with Hopu scuffling with another boy, & falling with him, had his arm broken by the fall. We were enabled to set it without the aid of a surgeon.# [Note at bottom of page: #The arms appears to be well - Nov. 12.] [Sep] 24 [1822]. Ship La Aigle returned from Fannings Island bringing Mr. Jackson and his family from that place. [Sep] 26 [1822]. The king returned from Pearl River, & the company with him, sufficiently inebriated. As Mr. B. called to pay his respects to the king, he said I shall continue drinking till evening, then I shall stop. [Sep] 27 [1822]. The queen resumed her book. The king said "I shall go on drinking today, & tomorrow I shall stop & perhaps attend to the calacala. [Sep] 28 [1822]. Mr. B. called again. The king merry with strong drink was engaged in his sports but said nothing about resuming his studies. [Sep] 29 [1822]. Sabbath. The chapel was well filled with hearers though the king & queen were not present. Oct. 1 [1822]. Ship Parthian, Capt. Brewster, arrived 117 days from Boston. -- By her we receive but one letter, -- this is written by Mr. L. Chamberlain in behalf of J. Evarts Esq*, by which we learn that a packet of letters had been put on board the Schooner Rover, Capt. Cooper, for us, the day previous to the sailing of the Parthian. We received also by the Parthian the first four numbers of the Herald for the current year, & the Twelfth Report. [Oct] 3 [1822]. family there. Capt. C. & his family sailed for Tauwai to visit the [Oct] 4 [1822]. The king being quite ill, was bled by Dr. Williams, suspended his excessive drinking, & became sober again, gave his consent to have his letter to Mahine published for his people to read. Mr. & Mrs. B. spent most of the afternoon with Kamamaru, Mrs. B. preparing for the queen a silk gown, while she was writing a letter to Mrs. B's sister in Hartford. -- With such marks of improvement at court, it might perhaps by a stranger be thought incongruous to see the privileged Hog, that bears the honored name of Kaahumanu, laying OCTOBER 4, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 337 hold of a piece of silk that was placed on the mats, or the queen calling to an account and chastising the saucy dog that had uncivilly taken from her dish a piece of meat which she was eating. Capts. Bunker, Swain, & Coffin took tea with the family & spent with us a pleasant evening. �The Hermaphrodite Brig Cossack, Capt. Dix, arrived from the Mexican coast with a cargo of wheat. The Schooner Eagle was lately lost there. [Oct] 5 [1822]. Arrived the Schooler Deliverance, from the Japan Coast. Two English Whaler Ships, the Pearl, Capt. Clark, and the Hermes, Capt. Phillips, were both wrecked the same hour 25 of April last on a shoal in Lat. 25=.40 N. Long., 175=.56 W. -- The crews landed on one of the little groups of low Islands before unknown, where they struck - in the vicinity of Lysianski's Island. They remained on the Island (which they designated Pearl & Hermes) about 2 months and built a small schooner from the wrecks of the ships as they broke up by the violence of the Sea and came ashore. -- Before the schooner which they call Deliverance was completed, the crews except 12 men who chose to stay and finish her were taken up by another English ship, Capt. Stivers, which was running upon the same island & would doubtless have been wrecked, had not Capt. P. sent a boat just in time to give seasonable warning. The twelve men who remained and finished the schooner, brought her into this port today and offered here for sale. We have furnished Capt. Phillips, who has arrrived by ship, with a bible and other articles for his convenience, stripped as he is of everything & seeking a passage back to his family in England. -- A considerable subscription has we believe been raised for the relief of the masters and officers. — Capt. Bunker of the Spermo offers to give Capt. P. a passage to Nantucket so far on his way home.# [Note at bottom of page: #He sailed in the Coquette on the 30 inst.] [Oct] 6 [1822]. Sabbath. Brother B. preached to the natives in the morning from Josh. 24.14. & P.M. 24.15. [Oct] 8 [1822]. Mr. Butler of Maui favored us with the perusal of an excellent letter, lately received by him from his former Minister, Rev. Mr. Thaxter of Edgartown, Mar. Vin. aged 78 years. [Oct] 10 [1822]. The brethren went on Board the Ship Wellington now condemned and offered in sale to us. We concluded to purchase her hull at 600 dollars, to accommodate the mission with plank & timber for building & with fuel, provided the king, who has at length declined buying her, would permit us to haul her ashore in the high tide & break her up for our purpose. [Oct] 11 [1822]. Mr. Allen having received a kind letter from Dr. Dougal of Schenectady, the respected son of his former Master, dictated an answer in which he gives a Narrative of his life. Mr. Allen sends to his sister Diana, in Schenectady, a present of 20. doll, with a number of articles of the manufactures of this country, given by his wife & daughter to his sister & her children. He presents to Dr. Dougal a curious water proof garment manufactured & worn by the natives of Onalaska. -- These articles will be sent to Mr. Charles Whiting Hartford. The king & Pitt refusing us permission to haul the Ship ashore, because they now wished to buy her for their own use, Capt. G. very readily allowed us to decline taking her. The king takes the ship's hull, main mast, fore mast and bowsprit, in barter for 10 guns which belonged to the Cleopatra's Barge. [Oct] 12 [1822]. Sent a letter of brief notices of the mission to J. Evarts, Esqr., Cor. Sec. by the Ship Hamilton, Capt. Martin, bound to Boston by way of Canton. -- Closed our principal communications for the Board to go by Ship Spermo, Capt. Bunker, bound directly to Nantucket, by which we hope our returns will arrive in America in less V4 �(7(7- /,a than a year from the time the Parthian left Boston. -- It was amusing to see Capt. Martin, who has had so much experience on the rude N. W. C., get his ship under way as she was lying close in shore, among other ships, with her had head to the land. He hoisted her sails to the wind, backed out his ship from the rest, cast her about, moved out of the harbor & hove away for America with as much ease & regularity as a sleigh and horses could be backed out from among other sleighs and driven away with speed. Capt. M. deserves our thanks for his kind attentions to us. His donations to the mission in OCTOBER 12, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 339 fuel, fish, and molasses, would be valued in this market for 60 to 80 dollars. [Oct] 17 [1822]. Capt. Bunker of the Ship Spermo of whom we have before had occasion to speak in terms of gratitude, having been detained 4 or 5 days, by head winds, sailed today. By him we sent a joint letter to the Cor. Sec. of the Board, and a copy of our journal from Feb. 2. to April 28. -- Br. B. was invited by Capt. Bunker on board the ship Tarquin lately from the Japan Coast, & received seven kind presents for the family. We are refreshed too by a ?pack of letters, which had been mislaid, & by mistake carried by the Tarquin on to the coast. Rec'd also the invoice of articles sent us by the Ship Houqua, which we had not before seen. Last night, we are told, the king had a man assassinated on the imputation of adultery with one of the king's wives. -- This evening Th°. Hopu Brought in his brother whose name is Kepai, to see us. Kepai resembles Thomas, is about 30 years old, resides at Hawaii, & takes care of their aged father. He thinks our religion is true, & wishes to be instructed when the palanala shall be well established. Received a present of Butter, cheese, ?Raisons, &c. from Capt. Swain of the Ship France, also soap & candles from Capt. ?Glover. [Oct] 18 [1822]. Brig Cossack, Capt. Dix, sailed for Lima by way of Huahine, & Masfuero. By her we sent letters to Messrs. Tyerman & Bennet, to Mr. Ellis, to Messrs. ?Threlkeld, ?0rsmond, Williams, Barff & Bourne, and to Mr. Crook. -- The Cossack is expected to bring Mr. Ellis and family on her return to this place in Feb. or March. [Oct] 19 [1822]. Having received a letter from Gov. Adams at Kairua, Hawaii, requesting us to afford him assistance by books & teachers, Br. Loomis by the voice of the brethren embarked for that place to organize a school there. [Oct] 20 [1822]. Sabbath. During the two months since Br. E. left us we have had weekly three sermons in Hawaii and one in Eng. This morning at 9 o'clock Br. B. preached to the natives from Isa. 42.4. The Isles wait for his law, and at 11. to the largest congregation of whites that we have had in the islands, from 2 Cor. 5.26. "Now then we are an ambassadore for Christ as though God did beseech you by us we pray you in Christ's stead be ye reconciled to God." OCTOBER 19, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 340 At 4 P.M. Brother T. preached to the natives in their language. At evening visited the king at his house, and proposed to have prayers as we had occasionally done before. [A sentence carefully deleted entirely, here.] The king, with those about him, seemed in a measure uninterested, & wished to keep the profession of his unhallowed thoughts. As we were about to return, he commanded silence among his people & we sung a hymn and joined in a prayer. [Oct] 21 [ 1822]. Mr. Jones presented Mrs. B. 30 yds. of print, the use of the family. %7 for �[Oct] 24 [1882]. Received donations of useful articles from Capt. Wood of the Triton & Capt. Coffin of the Loper. [Oct] 25 [1822]. Capt. Bunker of the Ontario, who has kindly made presents to the family consisting of oil, and various other useful articles amounting in the whole to about 50 Doll, called on us in company with Capt. Harris of the Ship Mayflower, who also presents the family with two barrels of bread, 15 yda, cotton cloth & and a roll of paper for covering our books for the natives. This is the first Whaleship fitted out from Plymouth & bears the name of the Ship in which our forefathers crossed the Atlantic and first arrived at Plymouth. [Oct] 27 [1822]. Sabbath. The king & Queen, Naihe & his wife and a large congregation of natives listened with good attention to a sermon by Br. B. from John 111.7. Marvel not that I said unto thee ye must be born again. At 11 A.M. he preached to a congregation of whites still larger than that last Sabbath, there being many ships in port, - from Heb. 12.14. Follow peace with all men & holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. At 4' P.M. Br. T. preached again to the natives. Thus we are allowed from sabbath to sabbath to break to them the bread of life. But alas, how very little can we do towards enlightening reforming & saving the whole nation. How very little have we done compared with what must yet be done e^er by human agency to give the people the knowledge of the scriptures, & to bring them to the obedience of the faith. 0 Spirit of Righteousness, breathe on these dry bones! OCTOBER 30, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 341 [Oct] 30 [1822]. By the Eng. W. Ship Coquette, Capt. Phillips, from whom we received a present this morning in the way of stores, we send a letter to Rev. Geo. Burden in answer to his, received by the L'Aigle. Dr. Short the Physician of the Coquette, a young gentleman of pleasing manners, who has shown us many civilities, was kind enough to take charge of the letter, as his father-in-law, Rev. Mr. Bowers of Lond. was one of the first designated to go in the Duff to Tahiti, but remaining, still keeps up an acquaintance with the Society. Dr. Short, tho' he had been established in business in London, felt obliged to leave it, & take a voyage for the recovery of his sinking health. Capt. Gardner of the Ship Balaena, now full of oil & bound homeward, called on us with five other Masters of Whaleships who are kindly disposed toward us. Nov. 1 [1822]. Applied to Capt. G. to ascertain whether he could accommodate Capt. C. & Family with a passage to America. He would be willing to accommodate were it in his power but, as his ship is small, & exceedingly full, & he is obliged to take one or two passengers, he thinks he could not take them and be able to take also a sufficient supply of water and provisions. The Brig Pedlar sailed for Tauwai to return hither shortly, sent letters to the brethren. [Nov] 3 [1822]. Hawaii. Sabbath. Br. T. Preached once in Eng. & once in [Nov] 4 [1822]. Monthly prayer meeting and lecture in the afternoon. [Nov] 9 [1822]. Br. L. returned safely from Hawaii. He was enabled to organize a school at Kairua under the Auspices of Gov. Adams, who seemed pleased with his visit. — About 50 pupils were engaged where he supposes 1000 might be if they had suitable means of instruction. He left the school under the care of Adams & Toleta a Tahitian assistant whom he has had with him some months. �Br. L. prayed with the people on the sabbath in their own language, & sung a hymn also. -- He ascended to a crater about 12 miles back of Kairua where there was a volcanic eruption about 25 years since, the lava of which ran down even to the sea. This crater appears in the form of a cylinder 400 ft. deep & 400 ft. in diameter. Some small specimens of the lava which he brought away will be sent to Prof. Hale of ?Med Coll., & to Br. L's friends. He procured & preserved also specimens of the whortleberry, the strawberry, & the raspberry which NOVEMBER 9, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 342 is very large, nearly an inch in diameter. He was told that a volcano is now burning on the eastern part of Mauna Roa, which the natives frequently visit, where they procure sulphur which covers the ground in its neighborhood, & of which he obtained of Adams a specimen apparently very pure. Mr. L's guide to the crater which he visited seriously endeavored to dissuade him from eating of the berries that grew near, lest the Volcano god should be angry and destroy them both. We intend to send Hopu to Kairua soon for a short time. This afternoon the Tartar fired her farewell salute & left the Island Bound to Boston by way of Canton. By her we sent to Mr. Oliphant a letter acknowledging his kind donation to the mission. Capt. B. & Mr. Bullard took a respectful leave of the family. Mr. Bullard had lately complimented the sisters with a present of 27 Silk Handkerchiefs — these with a variety of donations from him besides, a barrel of flour and an advantage in exchanging bills [?bells], given by the Captain with 2 jars of Sweetmeats given to the sisters by Mr. Pierce the first officer, together with some presents from them to the family at Tauwai, amount to more than 100 doll, from that ship since the decease of Capt. Turner. We have purchased also of Mr. Bullard articles to a considerable amount for which we have given him a bill on the Treas. of the Board for 739.50/100 doll. -[Nov] 10 [1822]. Sabbath]. Br. T. preached to the natives & Br. B. to the whites from Ezekiel 36.23. "And I will sanctify my great name which was profaned among the heathen which ye have profaned in the midst of them, and the heathen shall know that I am the Lord God when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes" -- This affords ground for those consolations, without which the heart of the missionary would sink in such a land as this in view of the sickening and appalling prospect continually before his eyes. -- In the afternoon, the king and chiefs were addressed from Ps. 2.10. Be wise now therefore 0 ye kings, be instructed ye judges of the Earth." In the evening the brethren visited the king and his family, and showed him a number of elegant engravings in a quarto volume of the Life of Christ & the Apostles, presented us by M. Marshall of the Ship Parthian. They were pleased with the representations, and the king , after NOVEMBER 10, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 343 looking at them an hour making many inquiries & remarks, expressed a wish to keep the book till morning, which was cheerfully granted. When we were about to return he very promptly required the multitude about him to keep silence while we sung a hymn & with his cheerful consent united in a prayer. [Nov] 12 [1822]. Mr. Gifford, the carpenter of the ship Minerva Smith, who had lost his property before leaving ?America, has presented our little ones very kindly with 7 dollars in specie. -Capt. McKenzie has also shown us favors. [Nov] 16 [1822]. Capt. Hammond of the ship Independence who has shown us no small kindness took tea with us, about to sail. V<7 �[Nov] 17 [1822]. Sabbath. Had the usual services. -- Capt. Davis, who for some time has been declining, & losing the power of sight, was today attacked with apoplexy which renders his situation critical. Dr. Law of the Ship Hermes lately wrecked, now sojourning here for a season, attends upon him. [Nov] 18 [1822]. Last evening as Br. B. & Br. T. called on Capt. D. they found him considerably relieved and indulging hopes of recovery. [Nov] 20 [1822]. This morning Brother & Sister B. & Brother & Sister T. visited Capt. D. who had been affected with convulsions in several instances since the first apoplectic symptoms. — He was able to talk with them though unable to see them. Br. B. said to him, "I hope sir this affliction will be for your good -- There is but one Physician who can do you any practical benefit -- Apply to H i m . & I pray for his blessing on you" -- In the afternoon assisted by Mr. Dana his Nephew, he made his last will and testament.-- Dr. Law, in counsel on his case with another experienced physician who had served in the army of Wellington, - pronounced it "a lost case [Nov] 21 [1822]. As Br. & Sister B. called to see him he fancied himself better, though evidently sinking, having lost entirely the use of his eyes. [Nov] 22 [1822]. He said to Br. B. as he visited him, that he was better, but took no further notice of what passed around him. [Nov] 24 [1822]. Sabbath -- Public prayers were offered in the sanctuary for him at the request of some of his friends. [Nov] 25 [1822]. Mr. T. called on him in the morning. At the request of Mr. Dana, Br. B. offered prayers at his bedside in the evening, though wholly insensible to all that was done in the house the powers of nature being quite exhausted, & the glimmering taper just trembling to extinction. [Nov] 26 [1822]. At 4 o'clock this morning, the report of a cannon NOVEMBER 26, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 344 announced his departure from this world. Eveg. The mission family have just returned from his funeral. -- A prayer was offered at his house, by Br. B. where a large concourse was assembled, including the king & his armed guards, the Queen & principal chiefs, with the principal foreigners in port. A large funeral procession moved, under the peal of cannon at the fort, & the tolling of the church bell. He was interred about a mile eastward from our house, by the side of Capt. Turner in the place for the burial of strangers. -- Capt. W"*. Heath Davis, born of respectable parents, once a member of Phillips Academy, having been a merchant had intercourse with the Sandwich Islands 22 years, & just passing the meridian of life; thus closes his intercourse with the world, & his sun here suddenly sets, leaving his relatives & pious friends that consolation which consists in a cordial submissive complacency in the righteous dispensations of "the Judge of all the Earth" who will do right. They have our sympathies & prayers. [Nov] 27 [1822]. Closed our communications to the Board, to go by the ship Balaena, Capt. Edmund Gardner, who has been particularly & kindly attentive to the wants of the family. When he passed the Islands last spring, he resolved that if he should return safetly with a full ship he would make a donation of some of his surplus provisions to the mission family. Of these he has presented us with a Hhd. of Bread, a barrel of flour, a barrel of Pork, and a barrel of Molasses, together with dried apples, raisons, &c. amounting in the whole to a total 100 doll. We purchased of him also provisions to the amount of $159.50. �Capt. G. belongs to the Society of Friends at Nantucket. Once he was left in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean and his ship, stove by a whale, went to the bottom. Once a whale which he struck seized his boat with his mouth, knocking him down, one tooth entering his shoulder and another passing through his left hand which has nearly deprived him of the use of it. -- At another time by the stroke of his lance he killed a Whale threatening to attack his boat. -- He also took a Whale while lying at anchor in Kearakekua Bay which made 101 barrels of oil. -- He was for some time a prisoner in the late war between Great Britain & A. A charmed life. -- His kindness to us, as well as that of many others engaged in the same employment deserves our sincere thanks, and grateful acknowledgements. -- Besides those we have mentioned - Capt. Clark of the Peruvian, Capt. Clark of the Lion & Capt. Folger of the Maryland, deserve our grateful remembrance. [Note, in another hand, 1823]. in right margin of page 344: Rec'd April 1, NOVEMBER 30, 1822 Oahu ***** MS. PAGE 345 Sandwich Mission Journal continued from Page 344. Nov. 30 [1822]. Capt. Chamberlain returned safely with his family, from Tauwai having been absent about two months on a visit to that station. He assisted the brethren there in erecting a stone dwelling house for each, Brother Whitney's on the Eastern bank of Waimea River about 80 rods from its mouth, back of the fort, and surrounded with Cocoanut & Ko trees; - Brother Ruggles' on his land at Hanapepe, (Hanapapa) near a pleasant Creek and about a mile from the sea. Both hope to occupy their new houses as soon as the reinforcement shall arrive and perhaps a little earlier. Capt. C. left them and their families in comfortable health & was very politely brought hither by the Parthian, Capt. Brewster, who deserves our thanks. Dec. 1 [1822]. Sabbath. The gospel preached to the natives in the morning and afternoon was heard we believe without offence, but a faithful admonitory discourse in Eng. in which an allusion was made to the late death in this place, we are sorry to say was made the occasion of great offence, to those who love the world and obey not the truth, and who would fain hope that a life of sin will end in bliss. A considerable number of the hearers turned their backs upon the worship of God & left the house. [Dec] 6 [1822]. The king attending daily to instruction wrote upon his slate a letter for Kaahumanu and Taumuarii at Tauwai, (which he requested Mr. B. ?barely to copy for them,) giving them his permission to purchase goods at his own prices. [Dec] 17 [1822]. Received a letter from Mr. Whitney, containing the news of the sudden death of the wife of Gov. Cox at Waimea, Tauwai, which took place on the 8 inst. & which was followed by a scene truly distressing to the heart of the Christian missionary, while for seven DECEMBER 17, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 346 successive days, prayers, and sacrifices of fowls, hogs & dogs, were offered on the occasion by some of the people according to their former custom, though it does not appear that Cox himself or Taumuarii or Kaikioeva, three principal chiefs that were there, approved of it or took any part in this abomination. [Dec] 19 [1822]. Received an angry letter from Capt. Newell of the Ship Mentor just returned from Tauwai, complaining of "incalculable injury" done him by the king's letter of the 6th. inst. which he thinks he saw at Tauwai in Mr. B's handwriting, and which though he 3/ �Z>g.c /<? /<?23L does not understand the language, he pronounces to be "a letter of falsehood" drawn up with the sole intention of injuring his interest and that of his employers, threatening to inform his employers in Boston, of the injury. & of the strong proofs that Mr. B. transcribed the letter. Should Messrs. Bryant & Sturgis be offended by such a report from Capt. N. We hope our patrons will not be distressed with apprehensions, that we are enlisted in any of the political and commercial contests in which others may think it their interest or their happiness to engage, or that we have taken any undue repsonsibility upon ourselves by simply transcribing for the king a letter relative to his own business, at his particular request. An interesting an [sic] affectionate letter from Th°. Hopu at Kairua to Delia his wife at this place arrived to day; requesting Delia to remove to Kairua, as he says Gov. Adams had made him a Punahele a favorite, & fastened him there to teach him and 50 or 60 of his people and to hold meetings, with the people for public worship on the Sabbath. The Father of Hopu, he says is declining but is desirous to hear the good word of God. Thomas would fain hope that he begins to love Jehova. DECEMBER 23, 1822 ***** MS. PAGE 347 [Dec] 23 [1822]. Arrived Schr. Rover, Capt. Cooper, 100 days from Boston. He lay off Cape Horn a month and lost one man by the Scurvy before his arrival. The letters, Heralds, papers, &c. which he brings are quite refreshing, though their passage has been long. We received from the Board by this conveyance a box containing recent pamphlets & magazines, 6 copies of the "Little ?0sage Captive" -- Indian Spelling Books; 20 Nos. of the Boston Recorder for the current year from Mr. ?Hibbs and a Bedquilt from young Ladies in Miss E. Dewey's school in Blandford, for Kaahumanu, very acceptable to this honored female ruler. [Dec] 24 [1822]. One of our valued correspondents suggests that some of the New England invention should be put in exercise to make the lessons of Rihoriho inviting and interesting. His lesson today embraced the divisions of time and the revolution of the earth. The former, Mr. B. endeavored to make him understand by the help of his [crossed out: gold] watch, & the latter by the globe, and such arguments as seemed most likely to convince him. He readily comprehended the divisions of time, but having conceived of the earth as an extended plain, he supposed that the ships which come from Boston to his Islands by the way of Cape Horn, & return to Boston by the way of Canton must pass round the earth upon a plain just as a vessel would sail round one of his islands. He had conceived also that the Sun and stars were inherent in the vast arch over our heads and all moved together round the earth every day. He had therefore agreed with his [crossed out: late] Father and others even of the best informed in the nation in supposing that such a revolution of the earth as we represent would derange or scatter off every moveable substance on the earth's surface. When he began to see the evidence of the globular figure of the earth and of its diurnal motion, he appeared to be gratified, but said pleasantly to his people, Take care of your calabashes as the earth turns over. [Dec] 25 [1822]. Christmas lecture in the language of the natives, from Luke 2.10. "Fear not; for behold I bring you good tidings" &c. [Dec] 28 [1822]. Brig Quill Sailed for Bristol. Lewis a letter to the Cor. Sec. of the Board. We send by Capt. � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/ec105afd70c44eda570778c91046ede6.pdf 7668daeae7de990a6cc158ff4198bb5c PDF Text Text SANDWICH ISLAND MISSION JOURNAL to ABCFM, Boston - 1823 JANUARY 1, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 348 Jan. 1 [1823]. As the year was departing, God's merciful kindness was manifested to us by giving to Brother & Sister B. a lovely son, which they would fondly hope may bear the name of that loved and lamented Missionary, of whose death at Alexandria we have lately been apprised. Jan. 4 [1823]. This day we have endeavored to set apart as a season of Special fasting and prayer, confessing the sins of the past and imploring divine mercies on ourselves, and on the people of the land for the present year. Meeting in the evening, we hope profitable. Jan. 5 [1823]. Sabbath. In a new year's discourse, the deaths of Mrs. ?Poor, Mr. Nowell, & Mr. Parsons were noticed, as closely connected with ourselves. Having finished their misionary work, they, we trust, are admitted to their heavenly rest while we are allowed still to labor on earth for Christ. [Jan] 6 [1823]. Monthly concert. Held a prayer meeting for the natives at the church & had a pretty full house. Auna the Tahitian assistant Missionary offered one of the prayers, with apparent humility, freedom & solemnity. [Jan] 8 [1823]. Arrived from Boston Schr. Ann, with a letter from the Treas. & Cor. Sec. informing us of his safe return from his southwestern tour, & of his expectation that the reinforcement would be embarked for these Islands in Oct. We have received the numbers of the Miss. Herald complete up to July last inclusive. [Jan] 9 [1823]. Brother B. was attacked last night with a billious complaint, but was able this afternoon to be present at the examination of the schools at the chapel, at which we were happy to remark a very desirable advance as to the numbers and attainments of the pupils since the preceding examinations. Among those who are engaged in learning to read & write, besides the King & his brother, we are happy to number, twelve Chiefs, & as many Chiefesses, embracing the heads of the nation in general. About 200 pupils are numbered in seven classes or schools at Honoruru. The king's letter which was read at the examination, as he was not present, contained the following sentiment couched in language addressed to the chiefs of all the islands, "Let us hear and observe JANUARY 9, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 349 the words of the ministers and lovers of Jesus Christ, that our souls may go right in the way to heaven, and be saved by him." This is a happy expression of his favorable regard to Christianity as it is now presented to him & to his people, tho' by no means evincing a saving acquaintance with spirit and power of the gospel. The day star beams upon his benighted realm and we wait to behold the rising Sun. [Jan] 10 [1823]. Mr. & Mrs. B's babe attacked with jaundice. -- Dr. Law, late of the Ship Hermes, attends daily on the child. [Jan] 11 [1823]. Br. B. having been considerably exhausted by the care of his sick family, and attacked himself with a distressing billious complaint is so much rested as to be able to assist in making communications to the Board. [Jan] 12 [1823]. Parthian sailed. Acknowledged the recei[p]t of late letters from the board and remarked on the prospects of those whe are coming to our aid. [Jan] 13 [1823]. At a meeting for business, we resolved on building a / �stone dwelling house for the accommodation of one family at this station, and enlarging the foundation already laid, and completing a stone printing office, & bindery, from which we hope many hundred thousand copies of books will be issued for the enlightening of the nation. [Jan] 14 [1823]. Capt. Starbuck of the Le Aigle just arrived, was applied to for the advice of Dr. Williams, in the case of Br. B's child, which is more ill with a threatning jaundice, but he supposed that one regular Physician attending in the case of an infant was enough. [Jan] 15 [1823]. At a meeting of the family, the king, queen and several chiefs, brother and sister B's babe, called Levi Parsons was dedicated to Christ, by baptism. It was a truly interesting scene. [Jan] 16 [1823]. This evening the little Levi Parsons closed his short mission on earth, and was quietly taken from the embrace of his fond parents by the same holy hand that had given him to them, the same blessed hand that still very graciously sustains them under their present affliction as it has done in every former trial. We hope we recognize the tender solemn & impressive voice of our Covenant God and Father, our Divine Shepherd, in calling this dear lamb from this fold, JANUARY 16, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 350 commissioning death to make his first entrance into the Sandwich Mission, & thus giving us all a needful admonition to watch, & pray, and labor with our might, that we may finish the work that is given us to do, as we know neither the day nor the hour when the Son of Man shall come. [Jan] 17 [1823]. Kaahumanu, & Taumuarii, who have lately returned from Tauwai, and Kamamalu and others called in a very friendly manner to sympathise with the bereaved parents. -- As strangers and sojourners with the people, we felt the affecting necessity of asking of the rulers of the land the possesion of a burying place with them that we might bury our dead out of our sight. At our request, the king & queen & Kaahumanu, granted us a place near the church as the burying ground of the mission. [Jan] 18 [1823]. The burying place was marked out, and the first grave opened in it for the remains of a tender infant. How affecting to look upon this spot on this distant heathen island "far off" from "the sepulchers of our fathers" as the receptacle of the mission family -- here probably many of us, and of our children will slumber till the resurrection morning. [Jan] 19 [1823]. Sabbath - Sermon to the natives as usual in the morning at the chapel, after which the king and principal chiefs and chiefesses many of them in habiliments of mourning, with a number of gentlemen assembled at the mission house, where after a hymn was sung & a prayer offered, they proceeded to the place of worship in regular procession, where previous to the interment, Brother T. preached a sermon on the occasion from Lam. 3.39, 40, 41. by request of the bereaved parents. - "Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins, Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord, Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in JANUARY 19, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 351 the heavens." closing the discourse with a few remarks to the natives on the death of the child and on the wonderful doctrine of the resurrection. We hope the scenes and instructions of the day have made a favorable impression on the people, and that we ourselves shall not soon forget the mercies so richly mingled with afflictions. -- In the afternoon Br. B. preached to the natives from II Sam. 22.31. "As for god his way is perfect." A �[Jan] 22 [1823]. This morning the little half sister of the king and Queen, called Tauwai, died of the dropsy, - & They propose to have funeral services at the interment in the same manner as on last sabbath. Kaahumanu requested one of us to pray "that the soul of the child might go up to heaven." [Jan] 24 [1823]. The king in a letter to us respecting the time of the interment has this singular remark, "This day perhaps may be the suitable time for giving the child to Christ." These two remarks forcibly remind us of the blind man who under the restoring hand of Jesus, when his eyes began to be opened saw men as trees walkine. In the afternoon we went down to join the procession, at the house of Karaimoku, where the corpse had been dressed for the grave & laid into a decent coffing [sic] and the king & principal chiefs & chiefesses were assembled all dressed in mourning, much in the same manner as the same number of respectable men and women in America might be supposed to have been on a similar occasion. -- After a prayer was offered a large procession, arranged by the Am. Consul Mr. Jones, moved to the chapel, Mr. Thurston & Mr. Bingham preached, the corpse, the king, chiefs & gentlemen following. Probably not less than a thousand of the natives assembled in and about the house, & a sermon was presented by brother B. from Heb. 9.27, 28. in the language of the country. Then in due order the procession returned to the fort, where the remains of the young chiefess were decently interred. JANAUARY 24, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 352 Received favorable intelligence from Tauwai. Br. W. has gone into his new stone house, and Br. R. has removed to Hanapepe, both of them with their wives enjoying comfortable health with the prospect of increasing comfort & security & increasing usefulness. Wahine-nui, a chiefess who is called the sister of Taumuarii, is Governess there pro-tem. and appears to be favorably disposed. [A CHANGE OF HANDWRITTING IN THE JOURNAL:] [Jan] 28 [1823]. To day the king with his train left this place for Puuloa, about 10 or 12 miles distant West from Honolulu. It is his declared intention to reside there during one month, or till his new house which is begun, shall be finished. At his request Br. B. engaged to accompany him. His majesty however set sail this morning in a boat much sooner than was expected, so that the opportunity of going today was lost. - Some of the party wait till tomorrow & Br. B. will take passage with them. As the king engaged to attend regularly to his studies during his absence, & as many who accompany him are anxious to receive instruction, it was deemed to be too important a field to be left for a month destitute of a teacher. Besides it is highly probable, that if no one should attend him to keep up his attention to his studies, he will resume his former habits of drinking to excess. He has been very regular for some time past, & has made very encouraging progress in learning to read & write. Another & more important reason for Br. B. leaving us for a short time is, that the king & his company may enjoy the preaching of the gospel. He & most of the chiefs for some time past have attended regularly three times a week at our place of worship to hear the words of eternal life, & apparently with a good degree of interest. May the Lord give his word success. — [Jan] 29 [1823]. This afternoon Br. B. left us for Puuloa. May the gracious Saviour go with him to guide, strengthen & comfort him & succeed his efforts with the king & his company in enlightening their 3 �JANUARY 29, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 353 minds & in endeavoring to turn them from darkness to light & from the power of Satan unto the Living & true God. [Jan] 31 [1823]. Taumuarii, Kaahumanu with their train have gone to reside with the king during his absence. February 1 [1823]. At the request of Karaimoku Br. T. attended a funeral. The deceased was a chief of some distinction & a particular favorite of the late King Tamehameha. At the house a prayer was offered & a short address to the people. A regular procession was formed & followed the corpse to the fort the place of interment. [Feb] 2 [1823]. Though great numbers have left this place in company with the king, yet the house of God was filled. In the morning the subject of Br. T's discourse was taken from the parable of the rich man & Lazarus & in the afternoon from Ps. 118.24. "This is the day the Lord hath made, we will rejoice & be glad in it." Every Sabbath affords increasing evidence of the attention of the chiefs & people to the word of God, which, though spoken with stammering tongues, they seem pleased to hear; & which through the agency of Holy Spirit is able to make them wise unto Salvation. Another opportunity has been offered us of commemorating the dying Love of our Redeemer in the holy ordinance of the Supper, which was administered after the English service in the morning. It was we trust a refreshing season to our souls. The Lord be praised. And may the presence of Him who dwelt in the bush be continually manifested in this little church, guiding, strengthening & comforting her in her arduous labors, & causing her light so to shine in this land of darkness & pollution, that the heathen in the midst of whom she dwells, may see her good works & glorify our Father who is in heaven & in this dry & thirsty land where no water is, may our souls not be left destitute of their proper aliment, but may they be continually FEBRUARY 2, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 354 nourished with the bread & water of life, which are so richly furnished for them by the sufferings & blood of our Divine Redeemer. 0 Lord, how long, 'Ere these untutor'd heathen tribes A dark, bewildered race, Shall sit at our Emmanuel's feet And Learn & see his grace.' [Feb] 3 [1823]. The first monday in each month we hope ever to regard as a day fraught with peculiar interest, - a day on which thousands of kindred souls unite their supplication & intercessions before the throne of Divine mercy & could our Christian friends in our own native land witness with us the evidence that their prayers are heard & answered by him who is the Redeemer of the nations, they would have abundant encouragement to continue their efforts, their prayers & their charities. Br. B. arrived home at an early hour this morning with the king, who came to attend to some business. In the afternoon they embarked again for Puuloa. Previously to Br.B's leaving, between the hours of one & two, the family enjoyed a precious season of prayer together. At four, a meeting was held with the natives in our place of worship. Not less than 200 attended. Two prayers were offered, the first by John Honorii, & the last by Auna the Tahitian Chief with much ability & fervency. Between the prayers Br. T. addressed the people on the design of the meeting. They were told that the good people of England & of America & of other lands were praying to the great Jehovah for them, that He would open their ears to hear & give them hearts to love & obey the gospel. They were praying also, that God would send his ministers with his holy word to all the dark places of the earth, that 4 �Fab 3 1223 the whole world might be filled with the knowledge & glory of his name. -- The is the second public prayer-meeting which we have had with the natives on such an occasion. At the close of this meeting, the chiefs consulted together FEBRUARY 3, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 355 respecting the observance of the Sabbath, in consequence of a letter addressed to Karaimoku by the king, requesting the chiefs & people to observe the Sabbath & if any one should be found at work on the Sabbath he should be fined one dollar. In the evening the public crier was sent round to publish this law of the Sabbath. — It may perhaps deserve to be noted that the design & duties of the Sabbath were urged upon the chiefs & people yesterday, both at this place & at Puuloa. Some of the king's men asked for permission to go a fishing & hunting yesterday; but he refused to give them liberty. It is to be hoped that this law respecting the observance of the Sabbath will be regarded, & also be the means of hastening the period when it shall be universal in these islands. At the close of this interesting day the missionary family assembled again to unite their prayers & thanksgivings before the mercy-seat of our covenant God & Father. We feel our need of heavenly wisdom to guide us, & of strength from heaven to support us under our trials & labors. As our day is so may our strength be. Our cares & labors are continually increasing -- calls for books & teachers are multiplying; & we greatly rejoice in the prospect of soon greeting on these shores some additional laborers & we rejoice also to say that God has seemed wonderfully to have prepared the way for their welcome reception. The chiefs & people appear to be anxious that additional laborers should come among them. To Him, to whom it is due, we would ascribe the praise. [Feb] 4 [1823]# [Note at bottom of page 355: #Today is the 5th in the reconing of the Active & also of Mr. Ellis from Huahine.] To day we have the happiness to welcome to these shores & to this missionary family the Rev. W<". Ellis with his wife & four children, who arrived in the Active, an English Schooner, Capt. Charlton. The Brig Cossack, Capt. Dix, in which they had engaged a passage, was seized by Capt. Kent at the Islands, & taken to Port Jackson for trial, Capt. D. having no regular papers to show that he was lawfully sailing the seas. This means of conveyance therefore was given up. But another FEBRUARY 4, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 356 was at hand, the Queen Charlotte, a vessel belonging to the chiefs of Tahiti & a passage was engaged in her; but when this failed, the Active arrived, in which Br. E. with his family were safely & comfortably conveyed to these Islands in about 30 days. Thus wonderfully the providence of God has prepared the way & provided the means for the settlement of Br. E. in this missionary field. We have cause for gratitude to the great Lord of missions for this additon to our strength & means of usefulness among this people. Though Br. E. still continues under the patronage of the London M. Society, we hope to have but one heart & one hand in the good & glorious work of the Lord. He will have all the glory in the salvation of the heathen, whoever are the instruments that have the honour to be employed in communicating instruction. By Br. E. We received a number of affectionate & interesting letters from the missionaries with whom he was associated, & also a joint letter from the Agents of the London M. Society, the Rev. D. Tyerman & George Bennet, Esq., informing us of their cordial consent to the removal of Br. E. & affectionately recommending him with his beloved partner to our Christian fellowship & cooperation. $ �Br. E. has brought a breed of cattle with him, four in number, including a small calf. These will be invaluable to him in this land. And at some future period we may perhaps derive some benefit from them. [Feb] 5 [1823]. This afternoon, Br. E. addressed the people in our public meeting to much acceptance. Very strong N. Easterly winds today & our friends are shivering with the cold. Mr. E. with his family will occupy for the present one of the rooms in the mission house. [Feb] 6 [1823]. Br. B. having heard of the arrival of our friends returned from Puuloa. The king is expected to return to this place on FEBRUARY 6, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 357 Saturday. Br. E. has brought a number of letters for his majesty & for some of the chiefs accompanied with presents from the chiefs of the Society Isles. [Feb] 8 [1823]. The King returned from Puuloa. In the evening at a meeting of the family, Br. E. exhibited some papers from his brethren with whom he was associated in missionary labors at the Society Isles expressing their conviction that it was his duty to enter this missionary field in compliance with the request of the chiefs during his former visit to these Islands. A letter also from the Deputation to him was read, containing some general instructions. After expressing our cordial approbation of the sentiments contained in the papers, the Brethren proposed the following resolution: As Divine providence seems so conspicuously to have marked the way for the entrance of Mr. & Mrs. Ellis into this missionary field — and as they have come with the hearty approbation & affectionate recommendation of the Agents of the London Miss. Society, Rev. Daniel Tyerman & George Bennet, Esq. & Messrs. Orsmond, Bourne, Barff, Williams & Threlkeld, fellow labourers in the South Sea Islands, to unite with us as colleagues & fellow helpers to the truth in turning this nation to the service of Christ, our common Lord, the Proprietor & Redeemer of the Nations, Resolved, that we affectionately receive them as such, tendering to them heartily our Christian & missionary fellowship and aid -- with the earnest hope & prayer that our union & cooperation may be affectionate & uninterrupted, till we shall be called from our labours to our rest. FEBRUARY 9, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 358 [Feb] 9 [1823]. Br. B. preached to the natives in the morning on the fourth commandment. Br. E. to the English congregation, from these words. "Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel & afterward receive me to glory." In the afternoon to the natives from Acts 10.29. Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?" At meeting in the evening at the king's house, where many of the chiefs were assembled, Br. E. spoke familiarly of his design in coming, with which they seemed much gratified. [Feb] 10 [1823]. him. The king has gone to Waititi. Br. B. accompanied [Feb] 12 [1823]. The king returned from Waititi this morning, stopped and took a light breakfast with us, then as he tarried a few moments at the gate of the mission house, Br. E. carried out to him a long & elegant Astral Lamp, a present from the Deputation to his Majesty. He was much pleased with it, & said to us, keep it, till I shall build a �r2. <223 large house of worship, & then it shall be set up there. The Wednesday lecture well attended. Br. T. preached. After service the king came to the house & heard several letters read, sent to him by the Rulers of the Society Isles. He & Karaimoku consented to Mr. E's building two houses, one of them of thatch & the other of stone near to us. [Feb] 16 [1823]. Yesterday in the afternoon, Amanda, the younger child of Br. & Sister L. was taken ill with fits, of which she had several during the afternoon & evening. This morn, she is relieved, & appears considerably better. Br. E. preached to a very large congregation of the chiefs & people, from Acts 11.23. -- Br. B. preached in English & in the afternoon to the natives from Acts 10.33. "Thou hast well done that thou art come; now therefore we are all" &c. FEBRUARY 16, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 35? Br. T. travelled to Waititi four or five miles distant, & preached in the forenoon & afternoon to a congregation of about 150, good attention prevailed during the public services. The king attended the native service in the morning; but he unfortunately dined from home [sic] & was disabled for attending divine service in the afternoon. Such is his thirst for ardent spirits that he does not always withstand the temptations which are continually & artfully placed before him by those who delight to revel in the day-time & even on the holy day of God. But, amidst these discouragements & trials, it is a source of consolation to know, that He who governs the universe, will overrule every event to the advancement of his own cause & glory. He will cause the rage & wickedness of his enemies to assist in the accomplishment of his benevolent designs. "The wrath of man shall praise him & the remainder thereof he will restrain." [FEb] 19 [1823]. The king is ill. Considerable solicitude is manifested by Kaahumanu & Karaimoku & others to restrain his ruinous excesses. With a view to a close & happy, a well defined and permanent union with brother Ellis, in the sacred cause of propagating the gospel, though our means of support should remain entirely distinct, the following communication was addressed to him by brothers B. & T.: "Mission House, Oahu Feb. 19. 1823. Dear Brother Ellis, safely & seasonably arrived at the scene of your labors in the gospel of our common Lord, you will permit us your brethren to tender to you our sincere congratulation and affectionate welcome. We have with admiration witnessed some of those singular and striking movements of providence which have led the way & brought you hither to unite your experience, your counsels, your prayers, your FEBRUARY 19, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 360 labors, & your influence with ours in the great work of giving this nation the inspired word of God with ability to read it intelligibly, and of leading them to the obedience of the truth, as it is in Jesus; and we now regard your arrival and settlement here as an important means of comfort and aid to us as an accession of strength to the cause of missions here and as one of the special tokens of God's merciful designs towards the benighted and degraded inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands. We have, long ago, opened our arms & our bosoms to receive you; 7 7 �Feb <3 '223 we have not gladly hailed your arrival, & with unfeigned satisfaction and unreserved approval we, as your brethren fellow-laborers, embrace you as a Minister of Christ and a Missionary of his Cross; and while we feel and cherish an ardent desire that we may ever be mutual helpers & comforters in the toils & trials of missionary life, you will in all matters relative to the acquisition of the language, translating and publishing the sacred scriptures, recommending important measures to the government, devising & executing plans for urging forward the intellectual and moral improvement of the nation, allow us with special confidence to rely on your experience, your opinions, your counsels & your aid. Fully persuaded as we are that no interests separate from or opposite to those which we seek in the sacred cause will ever be embraced in your designs, it shall be our aim, while we desire that the ardor and exertions of your associates here may not be remitted in the most vigorous pursuit of the salvation of the people; it shall be our steady aim to afford you every facility in our power for the promotion of your most extended usefulness in these islands of the sea whose salvation we would unitedly seek. "Thine are we David, and on they side thou son of Jesse:, - Peace, peace be unto thee, & peace FEBRUARY 19, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 361 be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee." "Lift up your eyes & look on the fields for they are white already to harvest; and he that reapeth receiveth wages and gathereth fruit unto life eternal, that both he that soweth & he that reapeth may rejoice together." We are dear brother very affectionately yours in the labors & fellowship of the gospel. H. Bingham A. Thurston. [Feb] 21 [1823]. By one of the small vessels, belonging to the government, which arrived from Mowi, information is brought, that a piratical vessel has been at that island for four days past & has committed some depredation, fired three time[s] upon the village & threatened destroying it with all the inhabitants. Some preparations are making to day by the government & sea Capts. now in port to go on the morrow, with two of the king's brigs, to attempt to take the vessel. [Feb] 22 [1823]. This morning the piratical vessel is approaching the harbour, & should she come to anchor an attempt will be made to seize the vessel. [Feb] 23 [1823]. Besides our customary services to day, the Rev. Mr. Ellis preached on board the Pearl at the request of Capt. Chandler. Our place of worship on the Sabbath is filled to overflowing. The house is much too small to accommodate all that wish to attend. But we hope that the king & chiefs will soon build a larger house as they have given some encouragement that they would build one. The piratical vessel has left this place & is supposed to have bent its course towards the Society Isles. [Feb] 25 [1823]. Br.W. from Tauwai arrived at the mission house about 9 in the evening. The Becket in which he obtained a passage anchored at Waianae about 25 miles distant, which Br. W. has travelled since FEBRUARY 25, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 362 11 in the morning & he finds himself much fatigued by his long & hasty walk. The following is a copy of a letter addressed to Messrs. B. & T. by the Revd. W"*. Ellis in answer to their communication to him on the 19th instant.: ? �[Copy of letter from Ellis to Bingham & Thurston:] "Mission House Oahu Feb. 25 1823 Dear Brethren The warm congratulations on our arrival here, and the very affectionate welcome to these shores conveyed in your kind epistle of the 19th Inst. I received with unusual emotions of pleasure & satisfaction; and should have answered it at an earlier period, had not the immediate & more pressing duties of the mission so completely occupied my time and attention as to put it entirely out of my power. It is peculiarly encouraging to our minds to enter these interesting fields under such animating circumstances as those which mark our introduction to this enlarged sphere of missionary exertion proceded and accompanied by a train of events which so strikingly display the Divine direction & approbation in our removal from the Society to the Sandwich Islands, nor do we reckon among the least auspicious of those events, the ingenuous and benevolent manner in which we have been received by you though coming from a different country, patronized by another Society and originally designated to a different field. The broad & catholic principles which you have in the present instance so generously evinced indicate an emi- [sic] degree of that disinterested and Christian liberality & benevolence so uniformly inculcated in the New Testament and so conspicuous a feature in the signs of the times, when the principles of union & cooperation FEBRUARY 25, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 363 are so much better understood & more universally adopted than in any preceding age of the Church. Our union in the great cause which we have combined our energies to support will be hailed by Christian Philantropists both in America & England as an indication of the approach of that happy period when minor distinctions among the ministers & people of God shall vanish when they shall recognize each other as Brethren whenever they may meet & be as "one fold under one Shepherd." Allow me also to assure you that in complying with the solicitations of the Chiefs of these Islands and your own deliberate recommendation to remove hither I have been actuated solely by a sense of duty. I have no interests whatever to promote but those equally dear to us both; no plans to pursue but those exclusively connected with the pure & unmixed doctrines and principles of the Bible, nor any object to accomplish but to aid in laying the foundation of that glorious Kingdom, the stability & extension of which we mutually count it our happiness to spend & be spent in advancing. I feel that it is unnecessary for me to add that it is the undisguised & ardent wish of my heart to combine my efforts with yours & uniformly employ any facilities which my acquaintance with the language, traditions, popular character & general habits of the Society Islanders may furnish for the great object of meliorating the wretchedness of the long neglected & degraded people around me & conferring on them all the blessings which Christianity is calculated to implant. May we ever walk in humble dependance on the great Teacher of mankid. May his Spirit pervade our hearts, direct our steps, aid our every effort and his abounding Grace crown our feeble FEBRUARY 25, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 364 exertions with Divine & glorious success. I am Dear Brethren very affectionately yours in the bonds of the Gospel. Wm. Ellis The Revd. Messrs. Bingham & Thurston Missionaries in the Sandwich Islands �[Feb] 28 [1823]. Under this date a brief outline of the principles of an association was drawn up & signed of which the following is a copy. "Oahu Feb. 28. 1823 We the undersigned, Ministers & Missionaries of the Lord Jesus Christ in the Sandwich Islands, being set for the defence of the truth & for enlightening of the Gentiles, agree to unite in an association for mutual improvement & mutual aid in laying the foundation, maintaining the order & building up the house of the Lord in these Islands of the Sea." A. Thurston H. Bingham Wm. Ellis. In the evening, Br. Whitney was examined as to his Christian experience & his knowledge in Christian theology with a view to his entering on the work of preaching the gospel. The examination was interesting & satisfactory; & a certificate was given him signed by the individuals composing the association. We cannot but regard Br. W's entering the [crossed out: ministry] office of a preacher with devout gratitude & as fraught with tokens of good to the brethren. March 2 [1823]. Br. W. preached his first sermon this morning to the English congregation from these words, "Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints is this grace given, that I should preach among the gentles the unsearchable riches of Christ." May he be strong & of a good courage. And may he who has called him to preach the gospel, ever be with him to encourage, strengthen & bless his labours in this divine work. MARCH 2, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 365 The Ship Lidia, arrived today, Capt. Allen our good old Friend, who showed to the missionary family no small kindness in his former visits to these islands. By him we are told that the vessel bringing to these shores our expected reinforcement was to sail from Boston about the middle of Sept. Last. We shall look for their arrival every day. [Mar] 3 [1823]. Monthly concert. We had an interesting meeting with the natives this afternoon. Br. E. gave a short, appropriate & very impressive address to the people on the occasion. Our prayer-meeting in the evening was calculated to give birth to a variety of solemn & impressive feelings. With some it was the first time we have been privileged of meeting on such an occasion, & with some it will doubtless be the last. Capt. C. with his family is expecting to leave these shores in a week or ten days for beloved America. It is a great trial for Capt. C. & his wife to leave this missionary ground. But the providence of God seems to point it out as the path of duty. May the Lord prepare us all to meet in heaven, where prayer will be exchanged for praise. The king, having been ill for about two weeks in consequence of his excesses, is once more clothed & in his right mind. Should he resume his ruinous practice of drinking, he will probably not survive many such returns of illness as the one from which he is now recovering. May the Lord have mercy upon him, cause him to change his course & make him a wise & good king, feeling his responsibility, & ruling in the fear of God. [Mar] 5 [1823]. It was thought desirable before Br. W. returned to have some consultation together relative to the designation of our expected helpers; accordingly this evening was chosen for the purpose: The brethren at Tauwai are desirous that two should be sent there, one for each of the stations. It is thought probable that !P �M d r 5 '3^3 their feelings may be gratified in this respect, & Br. W. was instructed to have two houses prepared for them, one at Waimea & one at Hanapepe. It is thought desirable also that two new stations should be taken, one on Hawaii, & one o4 Maui, if the government should favor our design & circumstances permit such a designation. Yesterday a chief was sent to take charge of Maui. He & his wife are much interested in learning to read & write. We furnished them with a few books at their request. The blind man, of whom we have made mention in our journal, has gone with them to lead in their morning & evening devotions, & supply the place of a missionary, till one shall be sent there. This blind man gives more evidence of professing spiritual sight than any other native we have seen since coming to the islands. When he first began to attend our meetings he was obliged to be led by some one. But he has become so well acquainted with the way, that he now comes unattended. He is always sure to be in the place of worship before the services commence & almost without exception takes his seat on the pulpit stairs. He appears to attend to every word that is spoken by the preacher & takes it home with him & tells it to his friends & neighbors. We have reason to hope that he is truly pious -- that He, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined into his soul with the light of life. [Mar] 6 [1823]. The Becket sailed for Tauwai. Br. W. returned in it. [Mar] 7 [1823]. Capt. Charlton sailed to day for the Society Isles. He had the kindness to take letters from us to the missionaries there, MARCH 7, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 367 among which was one to the Deputation. The king & principal chiefs have sent letters to those Islands, accompanied with some present in return for those they have received from the chiefs of those Islands. They have proposed also to send some of their vessels there, for the purpose of commencing a commercial intercourse with those Islands. It is probable, that the settlement of Mr. Ellis in these Islands will be the commencement of a much more frequent intercourse between the Sandwich & the Society Islands, that [sic] has heretofore been the case. During Capt. Charlton's stay in this port, he & his lady made many pleasant & interesting visits to the family. It is not frequently that we are favored with visits from English or American ladies. Capt. C. is expected to come again to these Islands in the course of 6 or 8 months. [Mar] 8 [1823]. This evening Br. E. preached a lecture preparatory to the communion on the approaching Sabbath, from these words, "The blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin." The following letter we insert in this place: "Oahu March 7th 1823 To the Pastors & brethren of the church of the Sandwich Mission. Very dear brethren. -- Reason & Christianity seem to dictate that, when the particular relation subsisting between a church of Christ & any of its members is about to be dissolved, sufficient reasons should be assigned for so doing. Permit me then to give you a brief summary �of the views which led me to become united with you, & the reasons which now induce me to ask a dismission from this church. Aware of the solemn nature of obligations which at first bound us together, (notwithstanding your advice & the advice of others dear to us all,) I put forth my hand with trembling to this work fearing lest I should MARCH 8, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 368 err as to what is duty. If I am not deceived, for some years before I left America I had an ardent desire to labor for Christ among the heathen. My mind was much occupied with the subject. I often lamented that I had neglected while young to acquire an education that might have rendered me more useful among the benighted & ignorant. But the circumstance of my being settled in life with a family of small children seemed to forbid the hope. About the time the mission to these islands was first contemplated my mind was more than ever awake to the subject. A train of providential events led me to take the matter into prayerful consideration. I asked counsel of those whom I considered competent to advise as to the propriety of offering myself to the A.B.C.F.M. as an assistant in these contemplated missions to these Islands. Encouraged by the advice of friends & the indications of providence I offered myself & family to the Board as assistants in the work in which we are now engaged & was accepted. I entered upon the work, the arduous & responsible work with joy & trembling. With joy to think that my highest wishes were gratified as to the station assigned me in the vineyard of our Lord -- with trembling lest I should do dishonor to the holy cause in which I had professedly engaged. In endeavouring to assist in bearing the burdens & trials of this great, this soul-trying work, I was conscious that in many things I have failed & come short of what you might reasonably have expected of me. For these things I humbly ask your forgiveness, feeling that it becomes me to lie low in the dust before God & humbly ask his pardoning mercy. And now, dear brethren, if we mistake not the indications of Providence, the Lord seems to be calling me away from this field of labors to return to my native land. The loss of my health, the difficulties attending the education of my children here in the present state of the nation -- the obstacles in the way of cultivating land, were the reasons which induced me some time since to ask your advice, together with the advice of the London Miss. Society's Deputation as to the expediency of myself & family returning to America. After investigating the subject with that candour & brotherly affection which had marked all your conduct towards me & my family, you agreed, that all things considered, should Providence open MARCH 8, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 369 the way, I with my family might return to America the first convenient opportunity. An opportunity now offers & probably we shall soon leave you. But, dear brethren, the thoughts of leaving hyou -- of leaving the work which I would desire with my whole soul still to aid, brings to my mind a train of tender feelings which my feeble pen cannot express, cannot paint. But in this as well as in every other trying dispensation of Providence, let us cheerfully acquiesce. We know that thus far your trials have not been few. Indeed you must expect slander & reproach from a wicked world, if you would labor faithfully for Christ. It is to be expected that those, who wage open war upon the camp of the enemy of mankind as you have done, should meet with trials which cannot be fully known to the world untill the great day of account. But brethren, be of good cheer, & fear not: The cause in which you are engaged is the cause of God. It is a cause dear to Him; & those who labor faithfully in this cause are the objects of his special favour & love. What we have already beheld of God's doings ought to banish every fear & fill you with unwavering confidence in your covenent God. We have beheld, already, Satan's kingdom falling as lightning from heaven. Keep on in your spiritual armour. Follow the directions of the Captain of your Salvation & a triumphant victory is yours. I say again God will not leave you. He is a prayer hearing God. He is a prayer answering God. Should I leave you, yet I will /2- �Mar % ??33 not forget you. Yes, little church, I feel to say, if I forget thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth. Should God spare my life & reason to reach my native land I will plead your cause, I will remember your wants, & it shall be my happiness to do what I can to relieve them. And now as we are about to leave you, by your consent, to return to the Board & to the churches in America, we would ask to be dismissed from the watch & care of this church & if you think us worthy, to recommend us to the Board & churches there. In the bonds MARCH 8, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 370 of Christian affection we subscribe ourselves in the Lord. Daniel & Jerusha Chamberlain" Revd. Messrs. Bingham & Thurston Pastors of the Church of Christ in the Sandwich Islands [Mar] 9 [1823]. Sabbath. Brother Ellis preached in the morning to the natives - upon the lengthening out of Hezekiah's days. At 11. a mixed congregation assembled, Brother B. addressed them from Luke 22.28, 29, 20. "Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations, and I appoint unto you a kingdom as my Father hath appointed unto me, that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom." after which the litle Church with 7 occasional communicants, including Brother Ellis & his wife & two Tahitian converts who have come with their pious wives to aid in propagating that religion which has made their islands happy - sat down at the table of our Lord to show forth his dying love among this heathen people. It was particular[ly] affecting as a parting scene with Brother & sister Chamberlain who have asked a dismission, and are about to return to their native land. In the afternoon Brother B. preached again to a large congregation of the natives from Prov. 1.23 "Turn you at my reproof, behold I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you" Come Holy Spirit Heavenly Dove. MARCH 10, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 371 [Notation in a different hand in the top right corner of page 371: Sandwich Isl. Journal - Mar. 10 to May 23. 1823. R. Apr. 28. 1824.] Sandwich Island Mission Journal - Continued from page 370 Oahu March 1823. March 10th 1823. Br. Bingham attended the funeral of a man belonging to Karaimoku. The chiefs and people are becoming more and more desirous of adopting the custom of burying their dead in a decent manner. Their former custom was to bury their dead in the night in a secret manner. [Mar] 12 [1823]. At the usual hour for our Wednesday lecture a funeral service was attended. The corpse was brought to the place of worship. Br. Ellis addressed the people from these words of Salomon [sic], "When shall the dust return to the earth as it was: & the spirit shall return unto God who gave it." On such occasions we deem it important to endeavor to impress the minds of the people with a view of their frailty and mortality, -- to exhort them to prepare for their own departure -- and to point them to that great day of judgement when all must stand before God & give an impartial account of the deeds done in the body. May the Lord bless all the means that are used with this people to enlighten their minds & to bring them to a saving knowledge of himself. [Mar] 20 [1823]. This afternoon Mr. Chambelain with his wife and family went on board the Brig Pearl, Captain Chandler, expecting to leave this port early tomorrow morning, & direct their course for beloved America. )3 /3 �Mar 2-0 if23 A religious service was held on board consisting of singing, two prayers, and a short address by br. B. from Gen 31.8, "And the Lord said unto Jacob, return unto the land of they fathers, & to thy kindred; and I will be with thee." The occasion which called us together rendered the service peculiarly interesting & solemn. Their accommodations on board are pretty good: - much better than they were on board the Thaddeus. We hope they will find themselves comfortable during their voyage. They all appear to be in pretty good spirits. [Mar] 21 [1823]. Early this morning the Brig Pearl was towed out of the harbor. The wind was very light through the day, & the vessel moved very slowly & remained in sight of the mission house till evening. But we shall see it no more. — No more shall we see the faces of Br. and Sister Chamberlain till the great day of judgement. May the Lord indeed be with them to protect, guide & comfort them on the waters of the mighty deep, and may he carry them into the land of their fathers & kindred. Capt. Chamberlain has taken a pretty large packet of communications to our partrons & friends, among which was a joint letter of the Mission to the Corresponding Secretary, & a letter from his Majesty Rihoriho, to the A.B.C.F.M. and the Public Journal up to the 9th instant, and letters to private friends. [Mar] 23 [1823]. Sabbath. Mr. Ellis has been unwell for several days past & is unable to preach, or even to attend public services. [Mar] 30 [1823]. Mr. E. still remains unwell though considerably better. He was able to attend the English service this morning. By particular request of the king Br. B. preached at Waititi -in the morning on the character of Cain & Abel, & in the afternoon at the funeral of the chief Kawelookalani on the resurrection of Lazarus. The king and principal chiefs attended; & a much larger congregation than we have before been allowed to address in the islands were assembled on the occasion, and as no house in the place would accommodate one fourth of the number, the preacher with the consent of the king took his station under the shade of the large Kou trees -- & MARCH 30, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 373 the multitude from the different parts of the grove, not less than 2000 in number great and small gathered around him to listen to the wonderful doctrine of the resurrection of the dead, & to be urged to prepare for that great day by otaining the favor of a gracious & almighty Savior. Br. Thurston conducted the three services at this place. The native congregations were not so large as usual in consequence of the services at Waititi. April 1 [1823]. Mr. E. is much better and will be able soon, we trust, to pursue his labors among this people. He and his family have moved into the house which contains our printing establishment, having been prepared for that purpose. He will continue there till his own house shall be finished. We are all much engaged in making preparations for our expected re-inforcement. May the Lord prepare our hearts, & also the minds of the people for their welcome reception. Capts. Weeks & Kelly took tea & spent the evening with us. Capt. W. is a member of the Rev. Mr. Morse's society in Nantucket. Capt. K. is a very pleasant & agreeable young man. He has visited the �Apr ' <323 family frequently since he has been in port & shown us many kind offices. [Apr] 2 [1823]. The mission family with Mr. & Mrs. Ellis dined on board the ship Enterprize in compliance with Capt. W's. invitation. We had a very pleasant visit & were very agreeably entertained. [Apr] 6 [1823]. A number of chiefs being at Waititi, in consequence of the illness of the king's mother, a request was sent to the missionaries to supply them with a preacher. Br. T. spent the Sabbath APRIL 6, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 374 there & preached twice to a congregation of about 100. Br. E. was able to preach this afternoon at this place. [Apr] 7 [1823]. To day the king & most of the principal chiefs have gone to Waititi to stay there till the king's mother shall be better. This afternoon we held our monthly prayer meeting with the natives. This evening Capts. Weeks & Harris came to the mission house and united with us in our monthly prayer meeting. We trust it was a profitable season to us all. Br. E. gave a short and appropriate address on the occasion. [Apr] 9 [1823]. this afternoon. Br. E. went to Waititi to preach to the people there [Apr] 12 [1823]. It is three years to day since a branch of this mission was landed on the shores of Hawaii. Capt. Toby of the ship W*". Rotch visited us this afternoon. We received some letters by him, and a box containing various articles from the ladies of New Bedford, belonging to the Society of the Rev. S. Holmes. We received also a letter from him. We have much cause for gratitude for these tokens of rememberance from our American friends. [Apr] 13 [1823]. Br. B. rode to Waititi, & spent the Sabbath there. Br. T. preached in the morning to the native congregation. Br. E. to a large assembly of foreigners mostly from the whale ships now in port, from the words, Michah 6.8. "He hath showed thee, 0 man, what is good; & what doth the Lord require of thee but to do justly, & to love mercy, & to walk humbly with thy God?" [Apr] 14 [1823]. Capt. Weeks of the ship Enterprize took leave of us very kindly. His very friendly attentions to the family, during the time he has been in port, the steady interest he has manifested in our APRIL 14, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 375 prosperity -- the acceptable donations he has made us, & especially the obliging favor he has done us by gratuitously bringing to these shores from Haddam the house frame prepared by the good people there for our accommodation deserves our warm & grateful acknowledgements. The owners of the Enterprise deserve our thanks for granting us this favor. The king too has a claim on our gratitude for the very honorable manner in which he has remitted the harbor fees of the Enterprise in consequence of her bringing the house frame without compensation. This the king has done by telling Capt. W. personally that he should pay nothing for the harbor and also by sending to his collector the following written order in his own handwriting. [Translation.] Mr. Manini. Great affection for you dwelling at Honoruru. This is my communication to you. Do not demand the dollars of Capt. Weeks. We are debtors to him, therefore make no demand. Love to you. Rihoriho I--------- i <b �Apr /?23 The king had before said in a letter to Mr. B. that he felt grateful to Capt. Weeks for the favor he had done us -- and in case we paid him nothing for bringing the house - then it would be right that the captain should pay nothing for the harbor. [Apr] 16 [1823]. Mr. Charles E. Bowers from Boston kindly recommended by the Treasurer and other friends made us a friendly call, & the interview afforded us pleasure - though the many claims on our attention and his own pressing duties on board the Cyrus have together made our intercourse with him since he has been in port less than we could have wished. Brother B. went to Waititi to preach at a place APRIL 16, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 376 where some of the principal chiefs are now encamped in temporary booths & tents under a grove of young cocoa-nut trees, planted about 24 years ago by the head man of that district, who is called Hana-maitai. The trees have acquired more than half the usual growth. The king's mother Makuahanaukama is somewhat ill & particularly solicitous to have religious services there at the stated times as at Honoruru. This arrangement meets our wishes at it enables us to preach to the people six sermons in a week instead of three. [Apr] 19 [1823]. Third Anniversary of the landing of the Mission at Oahu. Held a meeting for prayer & thanksgiving. Br. B. in an address endeavored to refresh & encourage our minds by recapitulating some of the prominent points in the history of the mission for the last year and some of the important steps in the advancement made by the nation. We are happy to record that although a year ago the king contrary to our wishes celebrated by an impious feast on the Sabbath, the death of his father -- yet since that time he has publicly acknowledged the Sabbath as a divine institution and to some extent required its observance. Within the past year we have been favored with the company of the London Missionary Deputation four months. Within the past year the king & queen & principal chiefs have begun to learn to read and write their own language -- a second impression has been made of the spelling book of 2000 copies & a considerable portion of it already put into the hands of learners. Within the past year an interesting correspondence has been entered into between the rulers of the Sandwich and Society islands, -- and the king has begun a correspondence with the American Board and APRIL 19, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 377 with the London Miss. Soc. expressing his gratitude for their kindness in sending him teachers. Within the past year we have been enabled to commence preaching to the people in their own tongue, and have witnessed an increasing attention to public & private worship & especially to funerals -- and have been allowed to hope that some sincerely desire to know the truth. Within the last year divine providence has sent us aid from an unexpected quarter - and the arrangements for the settlement & the actual settlement of Mr. E. have been made to our great satisfaction; -- and we have occasion to rejoice that within the last year a large reinforcement has been fitted out & embarked from our native shores, which is now hourly expected to arrive to enter into this interesting field. -[Apr] 23 [1823]. Br. B. & Br. E. in company waited on the king and proposed to him to have public worship on the day of the national feast for which preparation is now making. We have long wished to make this annual celebration an occasion of communicating important instruction respecting the demolition of idolatry and establishment of a Christian system in its stead. The king readily consented to our proposal. [Apr] 24 [1823]. Capt. Gardner of the Maria formerly the Globe arrived. He brings us letters from Brother & Sister C. of Ky. !4 �Apr 34 '223 We are informed by Capt. G. that the re enforcement was about to embark from New Haven in the Thames, Capt. Clasby, & that they may be expected here in three weeks. The Lord prosper their way. -APRIL 24,1823 ***** MS. PAGE 378 This day was marked by the special salvations of a divine hand, in the birth of a second and pleasant daughter to Brother & Sister Thurston — and in the comparative safety & comfort of the mother & child. The day has also been marked by the annual festival commemorating the death of the late king & the accession of the present king to the throne. At 11 o'clock the church was filled & many hundreds collected who could not enter. Most of the principal rulers in the nation except Cox & Adams, were present. Br. B. addressed the throne of grace & Br. E. preached a Jubilee Sermon. After the public service the king & chiefs returned to the village. Mr. E. & Mr. B. with their wives and Mr. L. by request of the king followed and partook of the dinner. The king was seated at one end of the table one hundred feet long and Mr. Jones at the other and a large number of chiefs, masters of vessels in port & residents &c. participated in the dinner, served up much after the manner of civilized nations -- and the Great Giver of all mercies was acknowledged on that occasion. Probably 5000 natives were spectators of the scene. The table was spread under a ranai built for the purpose 100 feet long by 40 feet wide, open on all sides -- having a covering nearly horizontal made of poles, rushes &c. & lined with canvass. The kings guards armed with muskets and dressed in uniform, who had attended him to and from the church surrounded the ranai. A display was made as usual on such occasions of their fine feather tippets & splendid war cloaks. In the midst of the dinner the young APRIL 24, 1823 ***** MS, PAGE 379 princess Nahienaena, was brought in great pomp upon a four wheel carriage curiously decorated drawn by her friends, and attended with lofty Kahile's of imposing appearance. As the carriage came near the head of the table, the king rose & lent his hand to draw it -- then directed his sister to get upon his back, & thus she was introduced to the whole company by the king as his sister, the daughter of Tamehameha & seated by the side of Kauikeouli & much caressed by the kings guests. Thus are the favorites of royal blood honored. The wives of the king were richly dressed. Kamamalu, in black satin, decorated richly with gold lace neatly adjusted by her own hands, distinguished herself by superintending and ordering the table. -- But in all the parade the peals of roaring cannon, the social glass of wine -- nothing could remove from the countenances of the more intelligent & the sober part of the rulers the marks of their dissatisfaction on account of the kings excesses. His irregularities on the present occasion was no small check on the interest & happiness of the day. He left the table & retired to sleep. [Apr] 26 [1823]. The king now established in a large new house which has been four months in b[u]ilding -- lays a tax on the nation for dollars -- The larger chiefs pay from 40 to 60, smaller chiefs 10 dolls. Some of the foreigners & even merchants from 5 to 20 dollars. -- The kings servants about his person, even his cook and his little pipe lighter pay 2 dollars each. The queen receiving the tax today has undertaken to write a complete memorandum of the names of the persons paying and the sums paid by each -- but finding the labor too much to accomplish alone, APRIL 26, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 380 she requested Mr. E. to assist her and Mr. to copy the list. -This tax will amount to 5,000 at least. -- This is a national custom, i7 �t?3.3 nor is it the exclusive privilege of the king. His mother lately built a house and collected of those that entered it about 800 dollars. A house built in the fort before our arrival is said to have collected 2,000 dollars. Prayer meeting this evenign with reference to the re-enforcement. April 27 [1823]. ARRIVAL OF THE RE-ENFORCEMENT. Sabbath. This delightful morning witnessed the arrival of the ship Thames, Capt. Reuben Clasby, bearing to these favored shores the long expected reenforcement of the mission, after a pleasant safe & prosperous passage of 158 days made comparatively happy by the kind civilities & friendly attentions of the captain & his officers, the spirit of union, the hope of usefulness and the almighty aid of our covenant keeping Father which they have enjoyed from the time they left their friends & native land. More than a year have we observed a weekly prayer meeting fo them, & our hearts rejoice that God has opened the way for them & brought them hither in his own good time, preserved their lives & health and allowed us to greet them in peace. -- After the first service conducted by brother Ellis for the people, several of the newly arrived brethren landed, were welcomed on shore by the Queen Kamamalu & by br. Ellis & br. Loomis, and conducted to the mission house where they were received with joy. Intelligence was communicated to Brother Bingham & the chiefs at Waikiki. He returned with one of the kings wives to meet the brethren just at the close of the English service which had been conducted by brother Thurston. The Intelligence received & communicated served mutually to warm & refresh our hearts, and the sentiments of Newton's meeting of Christian friends which we united joyfully in singing are such as we desired to cherish: APRIL 27, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 381 "Kindred in Christ for his dear sake A hearty welcome here receive." After this interview at the Mission house, Brothers Richards, Stewart, & Bishop, agreeable to the request of king Taumuarii, Kaahumanu, & Karaimoku accompanied Br. Bingham to the encampment of the chiefs in the cocoanut grove at Waititi, where they were very kindly received with pleasing marks of approbation of their design & satisfaction in their seasonable arrival. Br. Bm. preached to them from Isa. 60.1, "Arise, be enlightened, for thy light is come, & the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." The occasion, the subject, & the attention were truly pleasing; & were improved to inspire the rulers, cheerfully, & diligently to avail themselves of the blessings of the Gospel, now tendered to them, & to rejoice in the arrival of new teachers, & in the increasing light of heaven now beaming upon them. Br. Ellis preached at the Church. As the brethren who had been on shore returned to the ship, Brother Levi Chamberlain, accompanied by Br. Loomis who had gone on board to see the family, came & tarried with us through the night.* [Note at bottom of page: *Br. Ellis had an evening lecture at the king's house just built for his residence upon a wharf built for the purpose near the fort.] [Apr] 28 [1823]. Called on the king & introduced Brother Chamberlain. The king requested that part of the reenforcement should be established at Maui, and part at Hawaii, & gave permission for all the missionaries to come into his house without paying a tax, which others were required to do. Brother & Sister Bishop, & Brother & sister Goodrich came on shore with Brother Ely -- took dinner with the family, & returned accompanied by Br. Bingham on board the ship lying still in the roads, happy to find the passengers so comfortably situated, & enjoying so good health & spirits. -i? /? �APRIL 29, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 382 [Apr] 29 [1823]. The Thames was early towed into the inner harbor. At the kings request Br. Bingham conducted most of the reeinforcements on shore and introduced them to the king, & his mother Makuahanaukama & her husband Urumeheihei -- to Kamamalu and her associates, Kinau, Kekauonohe, & Pauwahi, to the favorite queen's mother Kaniu, to Kaahumanu, Taumuarii, & to Kealiiahon[u]i, a kinsman taken from Tapoole, by Kaahumana [sic]; to Naihe and Kapiolani; to the young prince Kauikeouli, & his little sister Nahienaena; & others, all of whom appeared to be gratified with the interview. Many of them received from one or other of the brethren and sisters some acceptable present as a token of friendship & a means of promoting their improvement -- such as an elegantly bound book, a glass inkstand, a silver pen or silver pencil case, which they very kindly & gladly, & we believe gratefully received. The letter from the Corresponding Secretary of the Board was d[e]livered to the king. The young prince received from Brother C. a small neat spy glass & the young princess from Brother S. an opera glass. This introduction of the reenforcement to the court, at the kings new dwelling house, & their reception, was highly interesting, & deserves a grateful record. The affectionate and approving terms, Aroha, & Maitai. were often repeated by these rulers of the nation; and strengthened our conviction that the arrival of additional laborers was regarded by them as a subject of rejoicing & congratulation. Many trunks, boxes &c. of the missionaries were landed & three of the brethren & sisters took up their lodgings at the missionary establishment. Br. & Sister Bm. visited the remaining part of the company on board. -APRIL 30, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 383 [Apr] 30 [1823]. Brother Richards & Dr. Blatchely E ^ e ] and their wives left the ship, visited the king and his group & took up their lodgings at this station. -Also - Br. Ellis preached this afternoon to the people. May 1 [1823]. This afternoon held a missionary meeting for prayer & conference. -- Attended to the reading of the instructions given by the Pru. Com. to the Reenforcement, & of the constitution of the Church, also, of the instructions & recommendations of Mr. Ellis given him by the Missionary Deputation, & his associates, also of the communications passed between Mr. Ellis & ourselves on the subject of his union with us in the missionary work. These communications read, accompanied with some remarks, and attended as we hope by the comforting presence of the Spirit of God, rendered this interview exceedingly interesting & refreshing. By the close of Mr. Evarts' address nearly the whole company were melted to tears. -[May] 2 [1823]. The effects of the passengers being now landed from the Thames & deposited in a store house on the beach belonging to Capt. Jack of the Brig Neo, most of the brethren with several natives were engaged in removing them to our house, using both the large and small carts drawing them by hand over the plains with a good degree of facility. Brother Bishop preached a lecture this evening, preparatory to the Communion. [May] 3 [1823]. Held a meeting for examining the private papers of the Bretren & Sisters who propose to unite with this Church. Are happy to find that all the professors of religion, except Mrs. Stewart i<( /? �i?2.3 whose letter of dismission was either left or mislaid, can be regularly admitted by entering into covenant with this church organised in America but transplanted in the Sandwich Islands. [May] 4 [1823]. A day of special interest & congratulation in the islands. At 9 o'clock the church was so filled with natives that the mission family could hardly find a seat in the house. The king and MAY 4, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 384 principal chiefs were present. Brother Ellis preached from that very elevated passage in the prophecy of Isaiah 52,7. "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringe^ good tidings, and that publisheth peace: that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth Salvation: that saith unto Zion, thy God reigneth!" He attempted to illustrate the benevolent design of the missionaries to seek the deliverance of the people from the bondage of sin & satan, to make them acquainted with the way of Salvation by Jesus Christ, & to lead them to adore the character, & rejoice in the holy government of the Lord Jehovah; & to obtain by his favor an inheritance among his Saints. This he forcibly and affectionately assured them is the object of those who are come to reside among them as teachers, in opposition to any plans of emolument to themselves or injury to the nation. The king and several of the chiefs & chiefesses spent the interval of worship at the mission house and were made more fully acquainted with the design of the newly arrived teachers forming a union with those longer established. The king took a lively interest in the object and unsolicited expressed his full & cordial approbation. At 11 o'clock A.M. the Church was filled again by foreigners and natives. Brother Richards preached from the spirited words of Nehemiah to his enemies, 11.20. "The God of heaven, he will prosper us: therefore we his servants will arise & build but ve have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.", illustrating particularly from the former part of the passage, the encouragements given us to engage in the work assigned us, & the spirit and manner in which we ought to prosecut[e] it, and the extent and certainty of the success with which the faithful labors of the Lord's servants would be MAY 4, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 385 crowned. At the close of the sermon, Br. Bm. read the recommendations of the members to be added to the church, made an address on the union of the reenforcement with the pioneers of the mission, in which it was remarked, as one of the favorable circumstances under which the union takes place, that four & twenty chiefs & chiefesses, principal personages in the nation, besides the king, already engaged in learning, were ready to welcome with gladness the arrival of the new teachers, & that none but those who hate the kingdom of Jesus would dispute their entrance into these, open, & whitening fields -- they were called on therefore to put in the sickle for the harvest is ripe. The constitution of the church containing the articles of faith & covenant, was then read for the assent & subscription of those who had now come to pledge themselves anew, and the little Sandwich Island Church consisting of 13 members now in the islands received to membership 15 members in addition, Thus its members were at once more than doubled. The names of those who subscribed with their hand unto the Lord are as follows: William Richards, Clarissa L. Richards; Chas, Sami. Stewart; Artemas Bishop, Elisabeth Bishop; Abraham Blatchely, Jemima M. Blatchely; �Joseph Goodrich, James Ely, Levi Chamberlain, Martha B. Goodrich; Louisa E. Ely; MS. PAGE 386 MAY 4, 1823 William Kummooolah Stephen Popohe Betsey Stockton. To these, an affectionate welcome, the cordial fellowship of the church & the reciprocating pledge of fidelity were heartily tendered, & they were thus received as fellow helpers to the truth in labors of the mission. Immediately Brother & Sister Stewart presented their infant son, born at sea two weeks before their arrival which with devout thanksgivings & hope in God's covenanted mercy was solemnly dedicated to Christ by baptism, calling it Charles Clasby in token of grateful remembrance of the kindness of the respected captain of the Thames. It so happened that Captain Blanchard who brought the pioneers & Capt. Clasby who brought the re-enforcement witnessed together these solemn transactions. -- Nay, we trust that the Captain of our Salvation who has hitherto sustained & blessed this mission & whose promise is still its support -- "Lo I am with you alway," was graciously present to witness and approve our solemn vows. After an interval of an hour, the church thus enlarged & strengthened sat down to the table of the Lord, & under his peculiar smiles, the supper was administered to two British, three Hawaiian, four Tahitian, & seventeen American Christians all unitedly engaged in propagating the Gospel in these islands. Absent Mrs. Thurston, Mrs. Stewart, Mr. & Mrs. Whitney, Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles, # [At bottom of page 386: RBetsey Stockton] -- Thomas Hopu & Geo. Sandwich. -- Brother Bingham, assisted by Brs. Bishop & Stewart administered the ordinance. At 4 O'clock Br. Ellis preached a solemn discourse to the people on the coming of Christ to judgement. -- We have great reason to rejoice -- to thank God & take couraae. MAY 5, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 387 [May] 5 [1823]. Monthly concert -- Meeting in the afternoon for the people -- & in the evening for the family. -- The religious intelligence communicated by our brethren from America respecting the progress of Christ's kingdom there, the increasing spirit of missions -- & the continued faithfulness of the friends of this mission, & other missions, was truly encouraging. [May] 7 [1823]. To day we have the happiness to transmit to Capt. Clasby the king's remittance of the port charges of the Thames, which would have been 80 dollars -- as by our request the ship was moored in the inner harbor near the shore, we being by agreement responsible for the port charges. We are happy to express also to the captain our grateful sense of the favor he has done the mission by bringing so seasonable & so acceptable aid. The following is a copy & translation of the kings remittance which he has very honorably granted, as it would seem from grateful respect to the captain for bringing new teachers, though he was paid for the passage. �M.&y 7 (?23 "E Capt. Clasby, Eo, Aroha oe. Eia kau wahi olelo ia oe. Maitai no oe i kou haavi ana mai i ka kumu hou. Aole oe e uku i ke ava a ore akahi. Aroha ino oe, Rihoriho I----- i. To Capt. Clasby, Sir, Love to you. This is my communication to you. You have well done, that you have brought hither the new missionaries. You shall pay nothing on account of the harbor. Nothing at all. Grateful affection for you, Rihoriho I----- i. MAY 7, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 388 In like manner he very honorably remitted the port charges of the vessel that brought Mr. Ellis & family some months since, & also of the Enterprise; this then is the third remittance of the kind, the whole amounting to 160 dollars which in a young ruler so much in love of dollars speaks more than many words without a sacrifice. The chiefs & people filled the house of prayer this afternoon to attend the Wednesday lecture. [May] 8 [1823]. The brethren & sisters business of the mission -- cheered with usefulness, but feeling special need of to set apart a day for fasting - before taken with reference to new stations. held a conference on the the prospect of extended divine guidance — concluded any decisive measure should be [May] 9 [1823]. Several of the Brethren & Sisters made a sort of farewell visit on board the Thames -- called also on board the Stonnington, Capt. Ray, a friend of Capt. Clasby. The Brethren & Sisters who had been highly favored in their passage in the Thames had before leaving the ship presented Capt. C. the following testimonial of their high sense of obligation and grateful respect to him & his officers for their uniform kindness & unwearied attentions to their passengers. -To Capt. Clasby of the ship Thames Respected & beloved Sir, Port of Oahu Thursday Sai^wich Isis. May* 1st 1823 Ordinary civility would render an anknowledgement of obligation on our part, at the close of a long voyage under your protection, both proper & necessary: And had we experienced from you, only the common-place attention to which passengers in a vessel feel themselves entitled from its master, we would most cheerfully have given this small token of gratitude. But such, our friend, are the deep emotions of our hearts on leaving your ship, after a residence of five months in it that we cannot consent, to have this letter classed with the many which have been written on MAY%8, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 389 similar occasions merely through compliment. We wish you to receive this as an assurance from us individually & collectively of the deep sense we have of the studied & unwearied kindness with which we have been treated since the hour of our embarkation. It would be ungenerous in us not to declare, that no trouble has been spared for our accommodation -- that our wants have ever been anticipated and supplied, and every exertion made to gratify our wishes & promote our comfort & happiness. We know & feel that you have not been contented with the bare discharge of what we could have claimed as a right: so far from it is the fact, that we confess we 22, �/Way <7 /?23 have constantly been constrained to acknowledge favors unasked & most kindly & gratuitously conferred. These circumstances, in themselves, would be sufficient to sucure our lasting remembrance and gratitude. But we trust, dear sir, that our feelings towards you, do not arise & terminate in a sense of benefit received. -- No, the knowledge we have gained of your character & the full persuasion we have of the integrity & sensibility of your heart, have secured our most firm personal regard & friendship. And this we beg leave now to tender to you more expressly & warmly than we have ever before done, We believe you to be our friend, & we assure you, we deeply feel ourselves to be yours. Our personal intercourse is probably at an end forever in this world: but however widely we may be separated we will ever think of you as one whose confidence & good will we may without hesitation claim & rely on; and as one, who may ever look to us for a prompt reciprocation of every thing that renders the intercourse of man with man a source of satisfaction and joy. We should be doing great injustice to the feelings of our hearts as well as to the treatment & character of those we highly respect not to extend the sentiments already expressed to each of the officers of MAY 9, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 390 the ship, to Mr. Pease, Mr. Lane, & Mr. Marter. We do feel for them the sincerest & most cordial friendship & shall ever recollect them and their unremitted kindness with emotions of gratitude and affection. As from you, Sir, so from them also we part with regret: indeed our situation has been made so pleasant, principally, through your and their instrumentality, that when thinking & speaking of a separation, much as we have desired, & do now desire to be engaged in the work for which we have bid our native country a long adieu, we almost regret that our voyage had not been prolonged many - many weeks, & even months beyond the period to which it has. But having in the good and merciful Providence of God hailed the place of our destination, whilst we remain, it will not be without the warmest wishes & invocations for prosperity & blessings to attend you, that we shall behold the sails of our favorite ship unfurled to bear our friends again on the bosom of the deep. And we will pray for you not only then but always. When we asssemble in the humble Courts of the Lord, as here established in the ruins of idolatrous temples, to pay our vows to our God, we will remember you before Him, who only & alone commands the winds & the waves and they obey Him: And when we offer up the morning & evening Sacrifice at the domestic altar or in the secrecy of the closet we will not forget those with whom we have so often had the privilege of bowing the knee & lifting up the voice of supplication to the only prayer hearing & soul saving God. Yes, we will pray that our God & Savior may by his Holy Spirit be with you to protect from every danger, to reward with every blessing & crown your voyage with abundant prosperity & success. But above all we will pray, that He may give to all a heart to fear & love him -- a MAY 9, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 391 disposition to serve and glorify him in this life & a title to that inheritance which is incorruptible, undefiled & that fadeth not away in the world to come. Sir, & through you your officers subscribe ourselves an affectionate farewell & Your obliged & grateful friends &c.* [Note at bottom of page 391: *Signed by all the brethren & sisters of the mission.] �/W4y<? /?23 Feeling it desirable to become well acquainted with each others views, on various subjects we must soon act upon - spent the evening in free conference with reference to the business of the mission. [May] 10 [1823]. Brother Stewart & his wife with their first born four weeks old, & Betsey S. left the ship and took up lodgings at the missionary establishment. As their situation on board was so very comfortable & as it was quite agreeable to the captain, Br. S. had chosen not to remove his family till the ship was ready for sea. It was thought desirable that morning & evening worship and occasional lectures should be attended on board by some of the missionaries till she should sail -- to cherish what were hoped to be the fruits of the reviving Spirit of God in the ship's company during the passage. This day we have set apart for fasting & prayer to seek divine guidance in concerting measures for the more extensive & vigorous prosecution of the work of the mission -- to endeavor especially to have our hearts prepared to follow the leadings of Providence & cheerfully to do or to suffer whatever the Lord may appoint. Assembled at 3 o'clock for prayer. Intermediate remarks were made by most of the brethren on the manner in which we ought to seek, & in which we may expect divine guidance. Another scene in the drama of commemorating the late king's death has occupied the attention of the people to day but though we were acquainted with the preparations yet on account of our own important duties we were not at leisure to witness the splendid exhibition -MAY 10, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 392 Some of the particulars illustrating an ancient national custom which may soon be entirely laid aside deserve perhaps a record. Several splendid processions paraded through the village & the songs & shouts of the multitude reached even to the mission house -- Some of the queens dresses consisted of 60 or 70 yards of silk cloth - part of which was born up by their attendants. The king and suit paraded on horse-back. Kamehamalu dressed in ancient mode rode high above the heads of the multitude upon a large new whale boat, lashed firmly on a rack of poles 30 feet in length by 20 in breadth borne on the shoulders of 70 or 80 men. The boat was overspread with imported cloth then loaded with a large quantity of native tana. Kahalaia carried over her a large elegant canopy. Karaimoku & Naihe in scarlet cloth girdles attended the Queen standing on the moving scaffold & bearing lofty and imposing kahile's waving gracefully like the poplar in the breeze. The kahile is composed of a slender rod from 3 to 30 feet in length the lower part or handle generally neatly ornamented with rings of polished ivory or tortoise-shell -- and about one third or one half the length set with beautiful feathers, black, yellow, scarlet, grey, or white. -- The feathers of the largest are set upon numerous artificial branches diverging from the rod, & contiguous to each other they assume the form of a cylinder from 12 to 20 inches in diameter & from 6 to 10 feet in length. Just below the cylindrical part yellow feathers set on net work in the shape of the mouth of a trumpet adds much to the gracefulness of the figure. A considerable number and variety of these kahile's are used on such occasions. -- Much in the same manner as the favorite Queen two others Kinau, & Kekauonohe were borne each on a large double canoe rigged like the MAY 10, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 393 boat of Kamamalu. The young prince in a scarlet silk maro, & feather tippet, and the young princess in a native habit were carried in a manner somewhat similar, but on a carriage of different construction consisting of four high post Canton bed-steads joined end to end & lashed on transverse bearing poles, having a light awning drawn over .w �the top & several glass lamps suspended from the tops of the bed steads. This newly-invented travelling tent, if it may be so called, was constructed to honor these juvenile rulers, who are thus allowed to ride in state on the necks of the people. Two chiefs Kaiku & Kehekiri stood on the poles that supported the bed steads each bearing over the prince & princess a lofty kahile. After this procession, two old & high chiefs, Kaikioeva their guardian, & Urumeheihei their step father, came in the character of servants, one bearing a calabash of fish & a calabash of poe, & the other a calabash of poe & a dish of baked dog for the refreshment of these honored children. Though the Prince is heir apparent, yet the princess is equally honored. No nation on earth perhaps allow[s] females a higher proportionate rank. In another ceremony the Queen loaded with an enormous quantity of native tapa partly wrapped round her body & partly borne by her attendants came into the open area before Kaahumanu's house & spreading it down upon the mats took her seat, having a canopy held over her head & two superb kahile's standing near gently nodding in the breeze & then received the homage of several hundred females on two sides of the area singing in response their national songs according to ancient custom. Pauwahi who received her name in consquence of a at the close of the ceremonies committed to the flames quantity both of native & imported cloth which she had MAY 10, 1823 ***** during the day. One side of the walls of the fort was cloth. conflagration, a large worn & used MS. PAGE 394 overhung with In these exhibitions & on other occasions among the people, there is a most singular combination of the grand with the ludicrous, the beautiful with the ugly, the admirable with the disgusting -- order with confusion, slendor with debasement -- such as could scarcely be found in any other part of the world -- as for instance, a company of stately warriors with the superb mahiole. or lofty feather helmets on their heads, & long splendid feather cloaks hanging from their shoulders to their feet, contrasted with a group of females patroling the ramparts armed with muskets: -- The grand imposing kahile's & canopies attending the chiefs of the nation in their best attire mounted on a moving scaffold, while a group of half naked, noisy & dirty servants throng their way: -- The king riding an unmanageable pony, & his guard running in disorder to keep near him: -- The show of the hudahuda -- with the filthiness of their songs & conversation: -these are some of the points of contrast in which the motley group might be viewed. -[May] 11 [1823]. The king proposes to embark for Hawaii either in the schooner Waverly or in his Elegant Barge, now repaired and called Haaheo o Hawaii - Pride of Hawaii. A number of the people this morning, not aware that the Sabbath had arrived, were employed about the trifling things used yesterday in the exhibition, when reminded by Brother Ellis that the duties of the sanctuary demanded their attention they left their work & prepared themselves for church. Br. Bingham preached to them on the Fourth Commandment. Br. Stewart preached in English to a pretty full & attentive congregation from John 14.8. "Herein is mv father glorified that ye bear much fruit." In the afternoon Br. Ellis preached to the people on the design for which Christ offered himself. Tit. 22.14. Who gave himself for us �^ / / / /P23 that he might redeem us from all iniquity & purify unto himself a peculiar people zealous of good works [May] 12 [1823]. This morning the Thames weighed anchor & left the port. Capt. C. as well as his officers, has while in port treated the mission family with great civility & kindness. -- He was introduced by us to the royal family in connexion with his passengers. He has often invited us on board - & always had a boat ready at our call, -- we have met with him at his table, & he as often with us at our table & our altar. -- We part with him as with a friend, & with some of his company as friends in Christ, whose lives we hope will prove them to be such. The present Location of the mission family is as follows: Dr. Blatchely & Mr. Goodrich & their wives & Mr. Chamberlain in the mission house with Mr. Thurston, Mr. Bingham, Mr. Loomis & their families. Mr. & Mrs. Bishop & Mr. & Mrs, Ely in the thatched house built by government & formerly occupied by Mr. Bingham. Mr. Stewart & family in the thatched house formerly occupied by Mr. Thurston. Mr. & Mrs. Richards in a new thatched house - built for the purpose of accommodating the reenforcement. -- Mr. Ellis & family in the house built by government and formerly occupied by Capt. Chamberlain - all in the same enclosure. -- These when seated round a long table in an enlarged room - 24 feet by 12 - in the mission house - or assembled in the sitting room for social intercourse, or devotion, or business form a very cheerful circle, a happy & united band of fellow-laborers in the same field. Met at 10 o'clock in the morning, at 2 in the afternoon, & at 7 in the evening; & spent the day in transacting business with reference to new stations. It has ever been an object of this body in adopting MAY 12, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 396 any important measure to collect the best information on the subject, to investigate with patience -- to have a perfect understanding of the views of individual members — to aim at entire unanimity -- to seek divine direction -- to seek for opportunities & occasions for extending our plans, to step with caution but with firmness in the prosecution of them. With this object we came together today to act and with the loved image of Dr. Worcester upon the wall of the room were we assembled & with high spirit we hope in the midst we spent the day pleasantly in attempting to enlarge the foundations house of the Lord [sic] in these Islands with a view to the greatest good of the present & of unborn generations. Brother Ellis united with us in our deliberations as one of the body - desirous to aid either by counsel or strength, to be aided by counsel & strength in the promotion of one individual plan for the advancement of Christ's cause. The meeting was organized by choosing Broth?. Richards chairman & Br. Bingham secretary and opened with prayer by Br. Ely. For very weighty & obvious reasons the three following resolutions were unanimously adopted. To wit. 1. As the claims of Hawaii are imperious & the wants of 100,000 souls supposed to be there, demand our early attention, & as the king & chiefs request & expect that several missionaries should be employed there, but as the comparative eligibility of the different places is not sufficiently known -- resolved that a deputation be employed to explore the principal districts of that island, with a view to collect general information respecting the country & its inhabitants, to ascertain the comparative claims & facilities which the different settlements may offer to missionary operations, to make an experiment for obtaining water at Kairua, to communicate extensively to the people the knowledge of our general design, to conciliate their favor 26 �MAY 12, 1823 ***** MS. PGE 397 with reference to future plans of usefulness among them and to make known as opportunity shall be afforded the first principles of the Gospel of Christ. 2ndiy. As the claims of Maui are known to be important and pressing, & the facilities of Lahaina inviting: - as the king and chiefs request & expect that missionaries may be employed there -resolved, that we early comply with their wishes by occupying Lahaina as a missionary station; and that arrangements be made for establishing two of the brethren at that post. 3rdiy. Resolved that we deem it expedient that one of the brethren who is able to preach in the native language should leave this station with a view to occupy a new station at the windward. In this last resolution it was taken as a given point that two preachers would be a full proportion of the whole for Oahu, & that the labors of one of the three who had been happily laboring here together & who would be able at once to conduct the public services at a new station in the native language, & to aid an associate in acquiring the language were imperiously demanded on Hawaii or Maui. In taking the first resolution it was supposed that the present occasion & opportunity for making the tour of Hawaii, for preaching collecting information to direct our own measures & to be communicated to the friends & patrons of the Mission in America & England with a view to aid the cause would be more favorable than any that may soon occur hereafter. The designation of a preacher to leave this part of the field, was kindly referred by the majority to the three brethren more immediately concerned, Br. Thurston, Br.Ellis, & Br. Bingham. These, when each frankly proposed to be guided by the advice of the other two, & each in his turn declined giving advice, in such a case, MAY 12, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 398 referred the appointment back to the body -- each proposing to be guided by the advisatory vote of the body. The ballot was taken & Brother Thurston was chosen almost unanimously to which, with no ordinarily tender feelings he expressed his full approbation & concurrence. It was allowed him as his privilege to choose one of the three stations at the windward which we would wish to occupy, & to have an opportunity of surveying them fully as he could desire, before he should fix upon the Spot. It is difficult to decide which would be most eligible, Lahaina on Maui or some station on Hawaii. After his appointment the question was proposed & very deliberately discussed, whether one of the two remaining preachers acquainted with the language should be dismissed from this station, to be established with one of the recruits at a new station; but as it appeared that the labors of both were much needed here, & that, especially while this remains the seat of government, they might profitably labor together in the study of the language, & in preparing elementary books for other stations, till the new stations should be able to bear an equal part in preparing books & translations for the people, it was judged best for them to remain. -This question put at rest, the appointment for the exploring tour succeeded. Mr. Thurston, Mr. Goodrich, Mr. Ellis (Mr. Bingham as his substitute in case the feeble health of Mrs. E. should require him to decline), Mr. Harwood as an assistant in attempting to obtain water at K. & afterwards Mr. Stewart were appointed to the mutual & entire satisfaction of all. ^7 �M/3-y/T- /f?-3 The question respecting reenforcement of the station at Tauwai was agitated but deferred. Adjourned with prayer by Brother Bingham. MAY 13, 1823 ***** May 13 [1823]. On the 13th & the morning following business for prudential arrangements. MS. PAGE 399 we resumed our Resolved that we deem it suitable that persons receiving medical aid from Dr. B. should render some remuneration to the mission, though no charge should be made, & that it should be made known that such remuneration would be acceptable when an obligation of this nature is conferred. The question respecting the ordination of Mr. Ely was examined but deferred according to his wish. On the subject of his location the following measure was taken: Resolved that notwithstanding the claims of Tauwai & the confident & reasonable expectations of Brother Ruggles as to the aid of Br. Ely, we deem it advisable that Br. E. should wait for further light on the subject of his location till the deputation return from Hawaii. The location of Dr. B. & Mr. C. was also deferred to the same period. Brother Ellis & Br. Bingham were appointed as a committee to sketch a plan for the exploring tour. Brothers Thurston, Chamberlain, Loomis, & one of the brethren at Tauwai were appointed as a Committee of ways & means, to report on the sources of income to the mission, the probable expense of the current year, & the probable cost of each new station. Mr. Bingham, Mr. Richards, Mr. Ely, Mr. Chamberlain & one of the brethren at Tauwai were appointed as a Committee to recommend some method for the satisfactory distribution of donations & other means of support. [May] 14 [1823]. Joined with brother Ellis & with the people in celebrating the Anniversary of the Lon. Miss. Soc. The people assembled at the usual hour at the church. Br. Bingham opened the meeting by singing & prayer. Br. Ellis preached from Dan. 12.4. "Many MAY 14, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 400 shall run to & fro & knowledge shall be increased" giving to the people an interesting account of the origin & labors of the Society -the effects of missionary labors — the design of the missionary here to increase true & divine knowledge among them -- encouraging them to hope that they themselves now perceiving the Gospel would ere long be engaged in laudable efforts to impart it to the destitute who know not God. At an evening prayer meeting of the mission on the same occasion, Mr. E. in an illuminating address gave us a brief history of the Society under whose patronage he has the happiness to be employed -- & a more particular history of the labors & success of the mission in the Society islands, of the order, peace, integrity, improved condition, & happiness of the natives, -- their desire to possess, to read & obey, & diffuse the word of God, & their truly liberal contributions to the Lond. Miss. Soc. which are now equal to the annual expenses of that mission. Brother B"*. preached in the afternoon at the interment of a favorite domestic of Opiia and her brother John Adams, from Prov. 8.17. "I love them that love me & those that seek me early shall find me. 1? �[May] 15 [1823]. At a meeting for conversation an excellent letter from the Rev. Mr. Jenks to Mr. C. was read containing many valuable hints respecting this missionary field, China, Japan, Kamptchatka, & the North-west Coast & also respecting a Bethel union Flag presented to the mission & which we hope yet gratefully to receive & acknowledge. [May] 16 [1823]. Mr. & Mrs. Stewart & Mrs. Bingham visited the king & Queen & Naihe & Kapiolani & were very kindly received. The latter who took tea with us last evening when she saw little else on the table but bread & tea rallied us very pleasantly, & sincerely pitied us that we had so many mouths but little food. This afternoon Arapai, an officer in the garrison was buried MAY 16, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 401 under arms in the fort. Br. B. attended & walked in the procession -& offered a prayer at the grave. A good degree of order was observed by the chiefs, particularly by Karaimoku & Boki. [May] 18 [1823]. Sabbath. Brother Ellis preached to the people from Rom. 6.23. "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Brother Ely preached in English from Dan. 11.34, 35. on the establishment & extension of Christ's kingdom. Br. Bingham preached to the people in the afternoon on the prayer of the Publican. Br. Ellis preached at the kings house an evening lecture on the eternal punishment of the wicked. The spacious house was pretty well filled. After the service, the king & queen proposed to have morning & evening prayer attended there regularly by one of the missionaries which was very readily complied with. [May] 19 [1823]. This morning the ex-high-priest Hevaheva called & was introduced to the new missionaries, expressed his approbation of their coming, & said "by & by perhaps we may all become enlightened." He complained that his eyes were made sore by drinking rum out of love to the king. He remarked that though his name (which signifies raving, wrong, or evil,) is bad yet his disposition was good. At our invitation Kaahumanu, Taumuarii & Keliiahonui, attended by Opiia, Naihe & Kapiolani, made us a social & very friendly visit & took tea with the family in respectful decent order. Spent an hour after tea, joined in a hymn & prayer in their own language, took a kind leave, then went & attended evening prayers at the king's house where Br. Ellis today conducted the morning & evening worship. He conducted also this afternoon a funeral service at the interment of a domestic of Nahienaena. [May] 20 [1823]. Brother B. in rotation conducted the family worship at the king's. Taumuarii & other chiefs have had interesting conversation with Rihoriho on the importance of his reformation. He promises to reform. He told Mr. B. that he intended soon to take a walk round the eastern part of this island, wishing him to accompany him as his chaplain. Mr. B. asked if he should travel on the Sabbath -- he said he should not, he greatly loved God, & he was afraid of the fire, he had done with rum -- & intended to have all his people instructed. Mr. B. mentioned the design of exploring & occupying Hawaii, with which he expressed entire satisfaction. Mr. T. for three or four weeks past has been afflicted with a cough, the Queen presented him to day a large hog among other donations by the rulers since the reenforcement arrived. -^7 �/?23 Karaimoku commenced digging a cellar for a stone dwelling house 60 feet in length for himself -- about half way between & the village near the stone house building by Mr. Ellis for his own accommodation. Karaimoku has built gratuitously a thatched house for Mr. E. This chief is now attending to instruction, and appears to be one of our most decided & substantial supporters. Br. Goodrich with some assistance, finished the building of a small boat to aid in breaking up the hull of the old Ruby. -- He will find scope both for his talents as an ingenious Mechanic & also as a preacher. [May] 23 [1823]. Dr. B. was called to visit the Queen Kamamalu. This is not the first time that he has been sent for to afford medical aid to members of the Royal family. -The king's mother & even the king himself has enjoyed the benefit of his advice, as well as quite a number of natives, & members of the mission family. There can be no reasonable doubt of his finding even at this station ample scope for the exercise of his medical skill. MAY 25, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 403 Journal of the Sandwich Island Mission - Continued from page 402 May 25th 1823. Sabbath. Besides the usual services at the meeting house special efforts were made by the brethren to communicate divine instruction to the people extending their labors from 4 miles Eastward to 4 miles westward with alacrity of fresh hands hastening to the help of the Lord. Much of our work must be itinerating, & most of our itinerating must be performed without horses or carriages & almost without roads or bridges. -- The wide field is opening. Information from the chiefs this evening leads us to believe the present to be the crisis for planting our contemplated station on Maui. [May] 26 [1823]. Meetings for business were resumed on account of the present favorable opportunity to plant a station at Lahaina. -- The kings mother - Keopuolani, & her husband Urumeheihei, & her daughter the young princess Nahienaena, being about to remove from this place to reside at Lahaina, are desirous to have at least two missionaries go with them to be settled there. -- The present Governor of Lahaina, Keoua, has heretofore been under the instruction and influence of the mission & has likewise manifested a desire to have some of the new missionaries reside there. The king, Karaimoku, & Cox, have expressed their approbation of our design to locate a part of the mission there. -- Such appears to be the urgency of taking immediate measures that we dare not delay till the island of Hawaii shall have been fully explored. -It was resolved therefore to assign two of our number to that post without delay availing ourselves of the kind offers of aid & attention from government. When it was known that brother Thurston would not prefer that station to a station on Hawaii it was proposed to elect by ballot one of the brethren who should be allowed to nominate one or two or three of the brethren from whom his associate should be chosen. After taking the ballot three times without a choice, Br. Stewart was at length elected, who immediately nominated Brother Richards. It had been deemed desirable that one of those two should be reserved for Hawaii & some discussion ensued, but as no insuperable objection could be urged against the nomination & it was perfectly agreeable to the two brethren, it was accepted by the body & arrangements were immediately made for their removal. 30 �[May] 27 [1823]. Measures preparatory to their removal were pursued with vigor & diligence through the day, with desirable progress. [May] 28th [1823]. In accordance with the wishes of the king & chiefs the gratuitous offer of a passage by the kings mother, & a very satsifactory promise of protection and patronage from her & Karaimoku, the detachment for the station at Lahaina Mr. & Mrs. Richards, Mr. & Mrs. Stewart, Betsey Stockton & William Kamohoula, accompanied by MAY 28, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 404 Mr. Loomis embarked with the king's mother & her company on board the Cleopatra's Barge, under circumstances peculiarly interesting & auspicious. -- When they were ready to leave the mission house, the family assembled in the room for Social meetings — sung together "Blest be the tie that binds -- & brother Bm. offered our united thanksgiving to God for his goodness thus far, & recommended them to the guidance, protection, & blessing of his Almighty grace. -- Then proceeded together to the Brig, where, joined by Karaimoku a careful & trusty master who assumes the command of the Brig in this expedition --the king, queens, & others, assembled on deck to worship again the Great Lord & director of missions, sung a hymn in the native language, & brother Ellis, in an appropriae prayer in the same language, commended to God & to the word of his grace the brethren & sisters of the detachment, their patrons, friends, & helpers, & this waiting nation. With animated hopes, but with tender tears, we bid our brethren & sisters go, & in the name of our God set up his banner to wave over the rallying shores of Maui. As they left the harbor Taumuarii, Kaahumanu & the young Prince accompanied by Mr. Ely, Stephen Pupuhi & Richard Karaioulu embarked in another vessel for a visit to Waianae, on the western part of Oahu, Mr. E. proposing to proceed to Tauwai should an opportunity occur. -- About the same hour the Brig Arab, Capt. Thomas Meek, sailed for Canton, by which we sent to the Cor. Sec. of the Board, a joint letter of the united mission, a joint letter of the reenforcement, & a journal from March 21 to May 23 1823, announcing the safe & welcome arrival of the new missionaries -- the kind interpositions of Providence & the general plans & prospects of the mission. This joyful, interesting day will not soon be forgotten. May the Lord continue his benignant smiles, & fill our hearts with unceasing gratitude hope & confidence -- He will do all things well. -[May] 29 [1823]. Paid to Mr. Warren his part of pilotage for the Thames -- & gave to Captain Jack a bed-quilt for the use of his stone house at the landing place which we found it necessary to occupy as the effects of the re-enforcement were landed. June 1 [1823]. Sabbath. From the commission of Christ to teach & baptize, Br. Bm. preached & administered the ordinance of baptism, in the native language. -- Brother & Sister Thurston dedicated to Christ their second daugther Lucy Goodell [sic]. This service was in a measure novel & interesting to the people. Brother Bishop preached in English & Br. Ellis to the natives in the afternoon. -- Public worship observed today at five different parts of this group of islands. [June] 2 [1823]. We were called to attend the funeral of a small chief, a kahu. a nurse or trusty favorite servant of Rihoriho. The king & chiefs attended dressed in black with mourning weeds & walked JUNE 2, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 405 in procession to & from the house of God where Mr. Ellis preached a faithful appropriate discourse from Job 30.23 "For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, & to the house appointed for all living." �The remains of the deceased enclosed in a decent coffin & borne on a bier, were deposited in a shallow grave lined with a mat & covered with a wooden frame & shutter in the midst of an ordinary stone [?store] house, the front of which being enclosed on this account by a court yard made of high posts & green by branches of the cocoanut. Among the multitude assembled, were several groups of females sitting under temorary booths, weeping & wailing with doleful lamentation on the occasion. -In the afternoon attended a monthly prayer meeting of the native congregation, which Mr. Bm. addressed on the subject of united & fervent prayer for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Just at the close of the prayer meeting in the evening Mr. Ely returned from Waianae where he spent the Sabbath with a number of chiefs -- whence he came on foot, crossing the mountain back of that place & passing through the district of Eva, or Pearl River. [June] 4 [1823]. Brother Loomis returned from Lahaina, where the detachment for that post landed safely on the 31st. ult. & were received with welcome by the people, & comfortably lodged in the hospitable cottage of Mr. Butler, an American resident, & enabled with the aid of Kamohoula to commence without delay the business of this great commission. The proffered aid of their native patrons, thus far, fully answers our expectations. On Monday the 2nd. Karaimoku & the kings mother granted to the brethren three small pieces of land cultivated with taro, potatoes, bananas, melons &c. & containing nineteen bread-fruit trees, from which they may derive no small portion of the fruit, & vegetables needed by the family. They proposed also to build without delay a thatched dwelling house for each of the two brethren, & a house for public worship. It is interesting & worthy of our grateful rememberance, that these overtures were made known to the brethren at the time, when the Christian world were presenting their united Supplications before the throne of grace for the blessing of heaven upon the efforts of missionaries. [June] 6 [1823]. Mr. Bm. Dr. B Mr. C. & Mr. L. went to see the small pieces of land in the back part of Waititi appropriated sometime since by Karaimoku to the use of the mission, containing two or three acres of upland on the side of the hill called Uala-kaa (Rolling potatoe) and an acre & an half of low taro ground embracing 30 or 40 taro patches in a well watered valley containing some 600 acres of good land. On one side of this secluded valley they visited an old heiau or JUNE 6, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 406 place of worship of Tamehameha's time, consisting now simply of a stone wall from 3 to 6 feet thick, & from 6 to 12 feet high, enclosing a small area about 20 feet square. They walked over these deserted grass grown ruins, where the polluted heathen have offered sacrifice to devils, not without the reflection, that the children of those, who in their delusion & darkness had erected these tabu walls, will yet be illuminated by the purifying light of salvation. After giving some directions to the tenant of our land, they ascended with some difficulty a mountain at the head of the valley, supposed to be about 3000 feet high, where they enjoyed an interesting & extensive prospect -- embracing the valley, village & harbor of Honoruru, the bay & district of Waititi, the Salt-lake at Moanarua, 3^ 3^ �Pearl River or Wai Eva, with its bays & plantations, the Alpine pass called the pare between Honoruru & Koolau, & the valley & ocean beyond -- the craters of Diamond & Punch-bown hills, many deep ravines, sharp ridges, & lofty mountains in the island of Oahu together with the islands of Ranai, Morokai, Maui & as they believed, the more majestic heights of Maunakea, & Mounaroa Esic] on Hawaii at the distance of 130 or 140 miles. Their ascent to this commanding point occupied three hours, & was attended with some difficulty from the ruggedness of the way, the steep ascent of the rocks in some places, & the denseness of the shrubbery & vegetation in others. -- In one instance as Mr. Bm. was descending into a ravine the channel of an occasional mountain torrent, supposed to be the ascending path, the shrub by which he held suddenly gave way, & let him fall 12 or 15 feet, but he was kindly preserved by an ever present and gracious hand, though he experienced a considerable shock & sprained one of his wrists. The brethren returned at evening with thankfulness. [June] 9 E1823]. A native servant of Capt". Jack was brought to the mission house exhausted & faint with fatigue & loss of blood having wounded his foot severely with an axe as he was cutting wood some miles distant. -- He chose to walk as far as he was able. -- Dr. B. after attempting successfully to revive him from faintness, cleansed, sewed up, & dressed the wound -- allowing the native for a short time to occupy one of our thatched houses. -EJune] 12 E1S23]. Mr. Chambedain shipped on board the Inore the remainder of the effects of the detachment stationed at Lahaina. The king sailed in the Cleopatra's Barge for Waiarua. [June] 13 [1823]. village. The wounded native was able to remove to the The brethren met to agree on the orthography of the names of the principal persons & places in the islands. -- A copy of the list will be sent to the Missionary Rooms. JUNE 14, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 407 [June] 14 [1823]. Messrs. Ellis, Bishop, & Goodrich accompanied by Mr. Harwood embarked in a small schooner, with a view to spend the ensuing Sabbath with the king & chiefs at Waiarua, where Mr. E. intends to preach -- thence returning by land to preach also at Pearl River. [June] 17 [1823]. The ship Dawn Capt. Henry Gardner which put in yesterday with a cargo of oil, sailed today bound to New York. -- By the politeness of Capt. G. we send to the Board duplicates of the joint letter of the mission & the joint letter of the re-enforcement which had been forwarded by brig Arab to Canton on the 28th. ult. The communication by the Dawn will probably reach America sooner than by the Arab. [June] 20 [1823]. Capt. Joy of the Boston of Nantucket, who sailed in Deer. & touched at Lahaina, brought us good news from that new station, & showed us kind attention. He has lost two men on his passage from America, one by disease, & the other falling overboard. [June] 22 [1823]. Sabbath. In a new brig the Waverly which the king has just purchased he embarked under unpropitious excitement - for Morokai or Maui. -- The Queen Kamamalu - and her mother Kalakua Taumuarii, Kaahumanu & other chiefs spend the Sabbath here, attending public worship, & disapproving of the king's breach of order. Taumuarii & his wife spent the interval of worship at the mission house and attended the English service. 33 33 �[June] 24 [1823]. Messrs. Thurston, Bishop, Goodrich & Harwood by favor of government sailed in the Becket for Hawaii to commence the exploring tour, in pursuance of a resolution of the mission passed the 12th of May -- this being the first favorable opportunity that we have been able to find. Mr. Ellis on account of the feeble state of Mrs. E's h ea lth defers his departure for a few days, depending on another opportunity expected soon to offer. [June] 26 [1823]. Messrs. Ellis, Bingham & Chamberlain visited Karaimoku at the kings house to read over with him with a view to his approbation or correction 19 or 20 hymns in the native language prepared principally by Mr. E. Karaimoku very graciously lent his ear JUNE 26, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 408 to this new evangelical poetry -- or these spiritual songs in his native tongue -- kindly suggested a few slight alterations, & gave the hymns in general his very hearty commendation. Mr. Loomis set out to walk to Waiarua with a view to embark from that place in one of Taumuarii's vessels lately gone thither in order that he may visit the Brethren & Sisters at Tauwai who must be very solicitous to hear from us & from America. [June] 27 [1823]. Mrs. Loomis received a line from Mr. L. informing that the vessel bound to Tauwai had left before he arrived at Waiarua -- & that after spending the Sabbath there with Taumuarii & his company, he should return here. [June] 29 [1823]. Mr. Bingham conducted the native service in the morning. Mr. Ellis at the close of his sermon in the afternoon from Acts 5.31. "Him hath God called with his right hand to be a Prince & a Savior, for to give repentance to Israel, & forgiveness of sins." gave out the following chorus to one of the new hymns, which was sung to the chorus of Ashley. Jesu Kraist He arii mana Nana kakou nei i hana Oia ko kakou Alana Haleleia, Haleluia la ia kakou e ora'i Translated Jesus Christ is the powerful king He us did make He is our Sacrifice Halelelejah. Hallelujah By him we may be saved. July 1 [1823]. Mr. L. returned in health from Waiarua in 12 hours from that place distant at least 30 miles. -- The Inore sailed for Lahaina & Maui. havi ng walked [July] 2 [1823]. Mr. Ellis took leave of his family, & the remaining members of the mission, & sailed in a Pilot boat for Lahaina, to p r o ­ ceed thence in the Brig Inore to join his brethren of the deputation JULY 2,1823 ***** MS. PAGE 409 at Kairua. It is expected that the investigation of Hawaii will be as complete, & the preaching of the gospel as extensive, by the deputation as their ability will allow in the period of eight weeks. [July] 4 [1823]. The birth of American Independence was commemorated by an oration pronounced by the consul on the distinguished privileges & prospects of the free, enlightened, uncorrupt & independant States of America, followed by an ode a sumptuous dinner and appropriate toasts. -- We endeavored to lift up our hearts in union with our country's friends, in thankfulness for the rich blessings of heaven bestowed on the loved land of our birth. 3^ �[July] 6 [1823]. Favorable intelligence from the new station at Lahaina received by the hand of Kamohoula who arrived in the Cleopatra's Barge. The king who had visited Lahaina is now making the tour of Morokai. Honorii attends the Queen in this tour to assist in teaching her and his pupils in her train. Native services now conducted at this place entirely by M?. Bingham, & the English by Mr. Ely, the other preachers being absent. [July] 7 [1823]. By the request of Kamamalu, Mr. C. made an elegant copy of the new hymns for the kings mother. His ready pen is now in special demand to furnish manuscript copies of the little collection of 20 hymns for the principal chiefs before they can be printed. Many are desirous to get copies. Observed the monthly concert as usual. Mr. B. addressed the meeting from the words, "Why do the heathen rage & the people imagine a vain thing." [July] 10 [1823]. Dr. B. Mr. B. Mr. Ely, & Mr. C. - visited the P a r e , the pass between this and Koolau, passed a distillery where the natives make considerable quantities of an intoxicating liquor from an exceedingly saccharine root, which is baked, pounded, & fermented, & distilled as a substitute for rum. Both men & women are engaged in this work. Saw also women making mats & tapa. Met the young chief Kahalaia in a state of intoxication. JULY 10, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 410 -- The stone Gods that usually lay on either side of the path near the precipice, where the passing natives continue to present some trifling offering of a twig, a leaf, or spire of grass, had been lately borne away by Stephen Pupuhi, in his pious indignation against such insult to the God of Christians. He is very bold in reproving sin, & unaffectedly conscientious & scrupulous, in his attempts at reformation. The walk was interesting particularly to the brethren who had not before enjoyed it; all were gratified with the novel & striking scenery presented at the Pare, where after walking a considerable distance in a covered path, the valley of Koolau & the ocean beyond bursts at once upon the vision of the traveller who finds himself unexpectedly on the brink of a precipice 1000 feet above the level of the sea, & views with sublime emotions the stupendous heights on the right & left, towering 4000 feet, as it is supposed, above his head, & the wide rolling ocean on the north & the south rising majestically to meet the distant horizon. As the passing natives wind their way down the crags of this precipice their diminishing forms almost disappear as they reach the plain below, like the tropical bird that hangs balanced in careless ease half way to the lofty summit on the left which rises almost perpendicularly from the plain. (Note -- for a more minute description, see Journal for Mar ch 7, & 16, 1821, & June 1 8 th 1822.) [July] 11 [1823]. Mr. & Mrs. Loomis give up their room to Mrs. Ellis & her children that they may receive better attentions from the family. Mr. L. takes the thatched house lately occupied by Mr. Richards. [July] 12 [1823]. Dr. Blatchely erected a frame, suspending our Church bell on a wheel, that the sound may more easily & effectually reach the village. [July] 17 [1823]. Karaimoku favored us with some instruction in the language. He is very able & ready to assist our inquiries. 35 35* �JULY 18, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 411 [July] 18th [1823]. Dr. B. Mr. E. & Mr. C. visited the salt lake & returned much gratified, bringing specimens of the crystallized incrustation about 2 inches thick which in one continuous mass covers the entire bottom of the pond or lake. On their reutrn as they rested themselves under the cocoanuts at Moanarua, - the people gathered around them in a friendly manner, & an old man sent up a little boy, who with the agility of a cat ascended the tall branchless trunk of a cocoanut tree, & hove down three nuts, which the people below soon divested of the rind & gave to the strangers, who could say little more intelligibly to them, than simply A r o h a . (For a description of the salt pond see Journal for June 27. 1822.) [July] 23 [1823]. At the request of Kaahumanu & Taumuarii just returned from the leeward part of the island, Mr. & Mrs. g. called on them, & enjoyed a pleasant interview -- Kaahumanu is evidently more affable, friendly, & courteous in our interviews with her than formerly. [July] 24 [1823]. Letters from the brethren at Kairua speak of their quick & prosperous passage, their kind reception by the governor, their good health & cheerful spirits, & hopes of success. [July] 25 [1823]. We received letters from Kamamalu & other natives at Morokai -- & some hints from Mr. Richards of the unfaithfulness & iniquity of William Kamohoula. May God overrule & heal his backslidings. We are distressed to hear that Brother Stewart has been ill a fortnight with intermittent fever & is not likely to recover till he removes to the beach. The letter contains a most earnest request that Mr. B. should come to their aid. [July] 28 [1823]. Experienced an uncommonly heavy gale from the North East -- Clouds of dust sweep over the plain -- Naihe's house was blown down -- several of our family left the thatched buildings to avoid the showers of dust driven through the thatch, & took shelter in JULY 28, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 412 the framed house where the fall of dust was somewhat less abundant. -- One of us in returning from the village with a handkerchief as a screen over his eyes, had his hat blown from his head, & carried with great rapidity across the plain into a fish pond by the sea side. Aug. 1 [1823]. The ship Paragon discovered at a distance last evening, anchored in the roads this afternoon 180 days from Boston. Mr. Crocker the agent on board kindly called on the mission family informing us of the letters & packages sent us by our friends & patrons in America & brought by the kindness of Capt. Cole. [Aug] 2 [1823]. Interesting letters were received from the Corresponding Secretary & Treasurer of the Board Rev. Mr. Jenks, Rev. Mr. Wisner, Rev. A. Bingham, Mr. Anderson & others -- some of which detail a very animating account of a work of revival b eginning in Boston, for which we would ascribe praise to God. [Aug] 4 [1823]. Monthly concert. In the afternoon at the sound of the bell a considerable number of natives assembled to attend their monthly prayer meeting. -In the evening the mission family, joined by Mr. Shaw a Baptist brother from Boston, enjoyed a pleasant, & we hope profitable season of prayer at the mission house. -- Communications from Boston were read. Mr. B. made remarks on what God is doing there, what he has done for this mission -- what he is now doing for this nation, & what he may be asked & expected to do for this & other nations. -- A preview of his p r o m i s e s , especially on these seasons, is 34 3% �calculated to comfort & inspirit the missionaries lonely heart. [Aug] 5 [1823]. Schooner Rover Capt. Cooper returned from the coast of California. The mission immediately purchased of Capt. C. 2 cows & 2 calves at $120 and a horse for $100. He has brought 8 horses. The embarrassments felt by the brethren at Lahaina in consequence of the illness of Mr. S. & the unfaithfulness of K. on w hom they could no longer rely as an interpreter together with the increased demands AUGUST 5, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 413 for labor there while the king & his attendants quarter there, united with the very urgent call of the brethren for help seemed to render it needful for Mr. B. to leave the care of the public services at this place to Mr. Ely and Auna & Pupuhi Tahitian assistants, & hasten to aid for a week or two at least the station at Lahaina whi ch after seven weeks of distinguished prosperity is now experiencing some reverse. He accordingly embarked for that purpose in the new Schr. New York lately set up here by Capt. Blanchard & sold to the government. -- As he was embarking a letter from Mr. Stewart was received of similar import to that received from Mr. R. some days since. [Aug] 6 [1823]. By the arrival of the Schr. Eos letters were reed, from the brethren at Tauwai. Mr. Ruggles had made arrangements to come up in the schooner, but a slight illness as the vessel sailed prevented. Obtained from on board the Rover, the horses, cows & calves bought of Capt. Cooper. The Wednesday lecture for the natives supplied by an acceptable address from Auna. Mr. Ely read the hymns. The number assembled not less than usual at this lecture. [Aug] 9 [1823]. Very unexpectedly Kamohoula arrived from Lahaina. He called on the family but appears like a fallen youth, but we still hope not irrecoverably. By the Snipe Capt. Haig bound from South America to Calcutta we forwarded to the care of E. A. Newton, Esqr. letters from individuals to the Cor. Sec. & Treasurer of the Board & others, giving information of the present state of the mission which notwithstanding some afflictions is evidently prosperous & encouraging. [Aug] 10 [1823]. The Paragon seizing the first opportunity presented since her arrival was towed into the harbor this morning having waited a calm or fair wind 10 days. The native service both in the morning & afternoon was conducted principally by Auna the Tahitian assistant of Mr. Ellis, who was listened to with satisfaction by pretty full & attentive congregations. Mr. Ely read the hymns & conducted the English service. The piety, fidelity, intelligence, dignity, sobriety, AUGUST 10, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 414 activity, & constancy of this converted heathen of the South Sea Isles, may well encourage the prayers, thanksgivings and exertions of the friends of missions. How many such will at last bless their Christian benefactors, when their once untutored voices shall, after speaking the praises of God on earth, be tuned to the anthems of heaven. Mr. Chamberlain & Mr. Loomis called on Kaikioeva, the village & attended by several other chiefs. who is ill at [Aug] 11 [1823]. Received from on board the Paragon, the shipment of articles sent by the Board, & which the master Capt. Cole, & the 37 ^7 �owners M e s s r s . Marshall & Wild [sic] have had the kindness to transport to us without expense, for which they are entitled to our sincere & grateful acknowledgments. This evening we had an affecting interview with the father, the step mother, the uncle, & the sister of John Paru a native youth who is now in America. They came from a distant part of the island to enquire about him, and were conducted to the mission house by Mr. Shaw. -- They were much affected to hear he was alive, & to hear any of us who had seen him speak of that distant son and relative. Mr. L. endeavored to lead their minds to the love & service of that Savior, with whom John had been made acquainted in a distant land. The father said he had never before heard anything about this God, but promised to attend public worship with his family. [Aug] 13 [1823]. Mr. C. sent letters & supplies by the Waver ly to Lahaina & by the Superb to Tauwai. [Aug] 14 [1823]. Mr. C. called on the chiefs who are assembled in the fort where Kaikioeva remains ill. At our weekly family prayer meeting Mr. Shaw offered one of the prayers. -- Our humble sacred altar stands as a token for good, an earnest of the full possession of the whole island, polluted as it has been, which Christ shall yet enjoy. -[Aug] 15 [1823]. The Cleopatra's Barge sent by the king from Lahaina in search for the Waverly put in here last night, & returned this afternoon. Capt. Blanchard called & took tea & spent the evening with us. AUGUST 19, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 415 [Aug] 19 [1823]. Kaahumanu, Taumuarii, Karaimoku, & Naihe & several other chiefs with their families sailed in four or five brigs & schooners for Lahaina at the request of the king now at that place with his mother. The Champion Capt. Preble returned from Tauwai b rin gi ng brother Ruggles & his family on a visit. They were welcomed most cordially at the mission house - & the pleasing intelligence they br in g of the continued prosperity of that station demands our united thanksgivings. [Agu] 20 [1823]. Auna having gone with the chiefs to Lahaina & the native congregation which assembled today being left without their accustomed preachers, Mr. L. & Pupuhi together conducted the services in the native language. [Aug] 21 [1823]. A neat & strong hand waggon which we have made for the Chief Kaikioeva, begun sometime since by Mr. Goodrich & Mr. Harwood & finished by Dr. B. was delivered up to him, to his great satisfaction. The Dr. & his wife rode in it to the village drawn by four of Kaikioeva's boys. [Aug] 24 [1823]. Sabbath. At the native service both in the morning & afternoon, Mr. L. read the hymns & Pupuhi offered the prayers & made the addresses to the people & Mr. Ely preached to a few hearers in English from John 5.4. "For whoseoever is born of God overcometh the world." Mr. C. & Mr. L. visited in the evening Boki & Kaikioeva the only chiefs of importance left at this place -- happy to find the latter nearly recovered from his illness. [Aug] 30 [1823]. Completed the walls of the printing house which when covered will be ready for use. The building has cost 250 Doll. & will 33 3P �3<? /P23 proably require 50 more to complete it. -- The walls, snug & firm, are made of old coral dug in the plain a few rods from our door, & laid in mortar made of the common soil. The dimensions are 28 feet by 17, AUGUST320, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 416 which will afford room for two presses with their variety of apparatus, when the Scriptures shall be ready to be printed. We have sent to Canton for tile to cover the roof, but the prospect of receiving it by Brig Arab, daily expected, is somewhat doubtful. [Aug] 31 [1823]. Sabbath. The native service was well attended, & the addresses made by Stephen Pupuhi listened to with a good degree of attention. Sept. 2 [1823]. Closed our packet of letters for America amounting to more than forty & committed them to the care of Capt. Sta rbuck of the whaling ship Hero 20 months from Nantucket now homeward bound with 2200 barrels of oil. This young gentleman has repeatedly called on the mission family & has shown us kind attentions. He presented a barrel of Domestic coffee, & we purchased of him provisions to the amount of 192 ?6/ioo dollars. [Sep] 3 [1823]. The illness of the kings mother at Lahaina, her request, & that of the king, have induced Karaimoku, Naihe, & other chiefs who had only a few days ago returned hither from that place, to visit them again. They have sailed today. When any one of the high chiefs is very sick the rest immediately endeavor to assemble around the sick couch -- and often pass & repass from island to island on this account. Messrs. Thurston, Bishop, & Goodrich many days expected arrived from Hawaii, bringing with them three wooden gods formerly objects of worship among this deluded people. They had left Mr. Ellis & Mr. Harwood on Hawaii. Joined in our weekly prayer meeting this morning. [Sep] 6 [1823]. The brig Tamahourelani, arriving this morn ing 12 hours from Lahaina brought to this waiting mission two of its absent members Mr. Ellis after an absence of 66 days & Mr. Bingham after an absence of 32 days accompanied by Mr. Richards of the station at Lahaina. Joined in a meeting for prayer & thanksgiving. -SEPTEMBER 6, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 417 All the brethren except Mr. Stewart & Mr. Whitney are now assembled to finish the business of locating new stations, & to transact other important business relative to enlarging, & prosecuting in future our general plans of operation among the heathen, now emphatically waiting in all these islands for the law of Christ. The deputation to Hawaii surveyed all the inhabited coasts of that island, ascended some of its mountains, gazed with admiration at its burning volcanoes, -- explored its dark regions, & preached the word of life 130 times to its fourscore thousand inhabitants -- and selected several stations most truly eligible for missions which demand their immediate labor, & many more which must hereafter be occupied to carry on the mighty work of evangelizing & redeeming that portion of our lost race -- No field of missionary labor is more open or inviting -- No missionaries have more occasion, or encouragement to pray fervently & labor faithfully, than those who seek the salvation of Hawaii. — The narrative of the late tour around that interesting island will soon be prepared to be sent to the American Board, & to the London Missionary Soc. illustrated & accompanied by a variety of drawings. -37 �^ /P 2 3 [Note along margin of back of page 417: Sandwich Islands Journal from May 2 5 th to Sep. 6. 1823 -- Reed. Apr. 27. 1824.] SEPTEMBER 7, 1823 ***** Journal of the Sandwich Island Mission Continued from page 417. MS. PAGE 418 Sept. 7 [1823]. Sabbath. We were comforted and refreshed by the preached word, in a discourse by Br. Richards. Mr. Bingham conducted the native service in the forenoon & Mr. Ellis in the afternoon. -Mr. Thurston went to Waititi & addressed the people in several different places in that district. We were somewhat annoyed in the afternoon service by a Frenchman who attempted to divert the attention of the people from the solemn & important truth proclaimed to them, & who after service, requested an interview with Mr. Ellis, & though partially intoxicated came to the mission house, took Mr. Bm. aside, re q u e s t i n g , though not apparently d e s i r i n g , to be enlightened. -- More impropriety has been hitherto exhibited at our Church by white men than by the natives; -- & much more settled, obvious, violent, & deadly opposition to the Gospel has been manifested by a considerable proportion of the whites than we have yet perceived in the whole nation of the Sandwich Islands. Sept. 8 [1823]. The time for resuming the business of locating the brethren, & making further prudential arrangements to facilitate our united plans of operating having now arrived, the brethren met for business, present Mr. Thurston, Mr. Ellis, Mr. Bingham, Mr. Richards, Mr. Bishop, Dr. Blatchely, Mr. Goodrich, Mr. Ely, Mr. Ruggles, Mr. Chamberlain, & Mr. Loomis. -- absent Mr. Stewart & Mr. Whitney only. Mr. The meeting was organised by choosing Mr. Chamberlain Secretary. Bingham Modera to r & The business to be attended to during the week it was stated would be taken up in connexion with three reports to be made -- one on the sources of income & the expenses of the mission -- one on the me thod for a due distribution of the means of support, & the other on SEPTEMBER 8, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 419 the state of Hawaii or the claims of that island to the labors of the mission. It resolved therefore befor[e] taking any decisive measures on these subjects, to hold a meeting in the evening for prayer in reference to the important business before us, & repeatedly to join in a prayer meeting during our deliberations. In the evening we united in a prayer meeting after which the report on the distribution of support was read. [Spe] 9 [1823]. The brethren assembled at 9 in the morning according to adjournment, & the meeting being opened by prayer by Mr. Ellis, heard the report of the Deputation appointed to explore the island & preach to the people of Hawaii. Pos[t]poned the discussions relative to this report & that also which was read last evening & adjourned to 2 o'elk P.M. The adjourned meeting being opened by prayer by Mr. G. the Committee appointed to recommend some method for the due distribution of the means of support again read their report, which was accepted for further consideration. To devise an equable & satisfactory plan for distributing a scanty support from our common stock, to twelve different families in ^0 �7 /F23 different circumstances, situated at 5 different stations at least 70 miles apart, each station possessing certain advantages and disadvantages different from the rest, to devise or execute a plan that should allow no individual to suffer privation unequally or improperly, or give an undue proportion of comforts or substantial means of support to another, was found to be no easy task. Some stations would have the advantage of cultivating land to furnish a considerable but indefinite part of their support, some would be in the way of receiving probably much more from ships in the way of donation, others would be likely to be more abundantly supplied with SEPTEMBER 9, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 420 some things by friends in America -- some have better outfits than others & of course will need less. -- Some will be less economical than others -- some have different ideas of economy from others & of course the wants of some must be widely different from others, yet every one likes to determine for himself what he wants & what he needs -- & when one has actually obtained the measure of his wants, another would wish to be allowed equally as much. Some would say then, 'An exact and equal division of every principal article - or all the prominent means of support, or at least all the public property is the only method that can be satisfactory" -others would say, "no, you must divide the means of support according to the comparative wants of the whole or some who eat more & waste more will go hungry or naked while others have a good supply." -But how shall the comparative wants of all the individuals so widely scattered be fully known? -- Others would say, "it is best to give each family a certain salary of 500 or 600 dollars a year. Then all might be comfortable and all contented." But we have no such salaries at command, a part of our support is derived from small patches of land or flocks of goats, a part is made up of small & almost daily presents from the people -- a part comes from the precarious donations of foreigners who touch here -- a part from private friends in America, a part from our private possessions, a part from the earnings of the members, & a main part directly from the funds of the Board. Now how shall the whole be distributed so that none shall suffer needlessly, & all be satisfied that the plan is the best that could be? and that those concerned in the distribution do as well as they might? [Sep] 10 [1823]. To meet as well as possible the difficulties suggested in the views above the following articles recommended by the Committee appointed for that purpose, having been under discussion SEPTEMBER 10, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 421 more than two full days, in which the whole body was much interested & engrossed, the following plan, as the most simple, was unanimously adopted, article by article; a plan which most distinctly recognizes the general principle adopted by the Board as the foundation of the economical polity of every missionary station under their patronage -& which embraces the fundamental principles of the internal regulation & practice of this mission hitherto, though considerably varied in details a plan which contains some important rules not however entirely free from difficulty, but which, we hope, on fair experiment, will be found to be generally satisfactory; As follows: The Committee appointed to recommend some method for the satisfactory distribution of donations & other means of support, beg leave to recommend the following resolutions, founded on standing rules of the Board, "That at every missionary station, the earnings of the members of the mission, & all moneys & articles of different kinds, received by them, or any of them directly from the funds of the Board, or in the way of donation, shall constitute a common stock, from which they shall severally draw their support, in such proportions, & under such regulations as may from time to time, be V/ �S*€p /o /^23 found desirable, & be approved by the Board or Prudential Committee." All the members of the mission shall feel it an indispensable duty to practice the strictest economy. Res. lstiy. That a depository be established at this place, to which shall belong all the earnings of the different members of the mission, all the supplies sent out by the Board, and all the individual & common property of the mission. SEPTEMBER 10, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 422 Res. 2 "diy. That an agent shall be appointed, whose duty it shall be to superintend the depository, to procure supplies for it, & distribute said supplies, according to the rules to be hereafter adopted. Res. 3rdiy. That it shall be the duty of each station to transmit to the general agent a quarterly account of the state of its supplies, of its wants, & its prospects. This quarterly report shall embrace in separate items, an account of expenses for building & repairing houses, making fences, labor not embraced in the foregoing particulars, fuel, purchases from ships, fresh meat of every kind, vegetables, & miscellaneous articles. In the same report shall be embraced a list of all necessary articles of support, received from the natives & from foreign visitants, designed for the use of the station. Res. 4thiy. That whenever supplies shall be received at any station, unless such supplies are necessary for the immediate use of the station, an account shall be transmitted to the general Agent, & the supplies shall be considered as belonging to the depository, although they may not be removed unless, directed by the agent for the necessary supply of other stations. Res. 5thiy. That all donations made to individuals of the mission, in money, clothing, merchandise, furniture & utensils, necessary articles of provisions, comforts & luxuries, may be enjoyed by the individuals for wh o m they were specially designed, & applied to any purpose, not incompatible with the rules & instructions of the Board or Prudential Committee; & the members thus receiving donations, shall give the general agent such an account of them as may be needful to guide him in the due distribution of support, making a distinction between SEPTEMBER 10, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 423 articles intended as general support, & mere tokens of personal regard. Res. 6thiy. That it shall be the duty of the general Agent, after receiving the quarterly reports of the several stations, to send immediately supplies, so far as he is able; and at all other times, it shall be his duty to anticipate the wants of the several stations, so as to preclude the danger of any stations being left destitute. Res. 7thiy. That whenever supplies are received from America or are purchased here, of whatever kind they may be, the agent shall, as soon as he is able, make a general & equable division of the articles, having respect to the supplies previously sent to the different stations, to the wants of the stations, & to the means which they may have for supplying themselves. In all cases where the agent is unable to make such a division with satisfaction to himself, it shall be his duty to inform the station of what is in the depository: and in addition to this, it shall be his duty, to transmit annually to all the stations, a particular account of the Depository, -- also an account of the general expenses of the different stations, & of the pecuniary state of the whole mission. �3 e p /o/P^3 Res. 8thiy. That in fixing a price on the articles sent to the different stations, no reference shall be had to the estimate made in America, but to the cost or value here. Res. 9 thiy. That each station shall have the privilege of purchasing its own supplies when desitute; -- and it shall be the duty of each station to improve all highly favorable opportunities to procure supplies for the mission, provided however, that whenever the business can be refer[r]ed to the general agent,it shall be done, & no drafts SEPTEMBER 10, 1S23 ***** MS. PAGE 424 shall be made on the Board except by the agent, unless it is absolutely necessary; and whenever orders are given by others, the agent shall be immediately informed thereof. Such is the plan on which we hope to distribute and apply the means of support, which kind, & watchful, & bountiful Providence may please to intrust in our hands. -- To make it easy, practicable, & advantageous, much prudence, economy, openness, integrity, & disinterestedness will be required of all; especially will the responsible office of superintending the general depository, require indefatigable energy & industry, unbending fidelity, an uncommon share of wisdom, discretion and patience, & dependance on divine aid. In accordance with the design of the Board, & the wishes of the Mission, Mr. L. Chamberlain was unanimously chosen by ballot as the Agent to superintend the Depository. On him devolves the duties of the former S t e w a r d , that of procuring & distributing supplies. Also the duties of Accountant & Treasurer of the mission - or as designated by the Prudential Committee, Superintendnt of its Secular Concerns. -This part of the business being thus satisfactorily closed -Parts of the report of the deputation on the State & claims of Hawaii were again read by Mr. Bishop, in which 85,000 inhabitants were represented as actually waiting for the law of Christ; and many eligible stations for Missionaries were pointed out. To b rin g forward the business of taking possession of that island, the Moderator proposed four questions. 1. Shall we occupy Hawaii by planting on it one or more missionary stations? 2. What number of men shall be employed? SEPTEMBER 10, 1823 ***** MS. 3. What place or places shall be occupied? 4. By whom? PAGE 425 With one accord it was voted that Hawaii be occupied by establishing thereon one or more missionary stations as soon as circumstances will admit. On the second question, the deputation were requested to express their joint opinion as to the due proportion of laborers now in the field demanded by Hawaii. After a short absence, they expressed to the body as their united & decided opinion, that were the whole group now to be occupied for the first time, Hawaii would justly claim half the laborers, but as we are now situated, one third of the whole number i.e. 4 1 / 3 missionaries, or one third of 13 men. -- Without hesitation the body approv [sic] of the opinion given by the deputation, voted unanimously, that four men be employed to occupy Hawaii. This would leave 8 men to occupy the rest of the group, besides the Physician, who would divide his labors among the different stations. -On the third question the deputation were requested to designate the two most eligible stations on that island, & to express their best ^'3 43 �1 :>ep /<7 /P33 judgement as to the expediency of attempting to occupy more than one at present. They unanimously recommended that both Kairua on the Western side, & Waiakea in Hido on the Eastern side, should be occupied without delay. Kairua is deemed at present most important on account of its influence over the whole island as the residence of the Governor, & the ready access which it would allow a missionary to have to 12,000, or even 20,000 inhabitants in its immediate neighborhood. Waiakea is also deemed highly important, as having a fertile soil well watered, accommodating harbor, & a good population within the reach of a missionary stationed there. The chiefs & people all agree in saying SEPTEMBER 10, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 426 of that place, "'Hido aina m a i t a i " -- Hido is a good land. We have long had our eyes on that place as an eligible station, though never till the late tour have we been able to survey it, except at a distance from on board the vessels bringing us to these shores. Little doubt could be entertained as to our duty now, when there are 9 preachers in the mission, to attempt to plant a station there, which we had in serious contemplation more than a year ago, when there were but two preachers in the islands. We had wished to add one laborer to the station at Tauwai, this we must give up, if four men must go to Hawaii. but It was resolved unanimously, that both Kairua & Waiakea should be occupied with all possible expedition. Thus far all were satisfied. On the fourth question, "By whom shall these stations be occupied?" though three men stood ready as volunteers, who had for two months contemplated that as their field, it was though[t] advisable to take a joint ballot for four, by which M e s s r s . Thurston, Bishop, Goodrich, & Ely were elected; the fourth on the ground of his preference to be associated with Mr. R. at Tauwai chose, at the next meeting in the evening, to have his election reconsidered. This was accordingly done, and the way was left open for some one to volunteer to fill the vacancy, or for the mission to elect one, which they resolved to do. — After some debate upon the subject, in which Mr. Ruggles was asked whether he would go if elected. To which he replied, "I will go, & go as cheerfully as I can." — without proceeding further, the meeting was adjourned to 6 o'clock tomorrow morning. [Sep] 11 [1823]. Met according to adjournment, & first sought divine direction by prayer. -- Mr. Ruggles then who had a sleepless night very freely offered his services joined by his wife -- to go SEPTEMBER 11, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 427 c h e e r f u l l y , to assist an ordained missionary to plant and maintain for a year or two a station at Waiakea, with a view to return to Tauwai, if his health or other circumstances might require it. For this most of the brethren were prepared & were ready to accept his offer, designing to allow Mr. Ely to proceed immediately to Tauwai, to labor wit h Mr. W. already preaching there in the native language. -- Among the advantages proposed in assigning Mr. Ruggles to Waiakea are the facilities he might give Mr. Bishop in acquiring the language, the efficiency he might give to the station by being acquainted with the people & language of the country -- & the immunities he might obtain for the station at the expected visit of Taumuarii, Kaahumanu & other chiefs to that place -- It was therefore voted "that the offer of Brother Ruggles to be stationed at Waiakea with an ordained missionary for a year & a half or two years, as his health may admit or circumstances may require, to assist in the establishment of that station, be accepted." In this vote it was confidently expected that Mr. Bishop would proceed with Mr. Ruggles to Waiakea as soon as they could make �// /?23 arrangements & obtain a passage. -- Both families were highly satisfied with there [sic] designation. To make the Station at Kairua as strong & comfortable as we could it was proposed to allow the Dr. to reside there principally for the first year. -- But just in this stage of our business, it became necessary to attend to the special request of the king, that the Dr. should immediately visit his mother, who was dangerously ill at Lahaina, -sending a vessel at the same time to carry him there. His assistance it was supposed would soon be specially needed here, & he was unwilling to take upon himself the responsibility of being absent, yet he hardly dared to neglect the king's request in so important, & SEPTEMBER 11, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 428 so urgent a case -- as we supposed a distinguished patroness of the mission might die through want of proper medical aid, & the displeasure of the king & his powerful influential friends might be incurred by seeming neglect, the Dr. submitted it to the body. It was therefore voted, "that Dr. Blatchely be recommended to comply with the king's request upon condition of his not bei ng absent from this place many days." Mr. Richards concluded to hasten back now to his station, & an effort was made to have one of the brethren who could preach in the language go also. Brother T. was somewhat ill, Br. Ellis' family was too unwell for him to leave, Br. B. could not well be absent, & the question was dropped. A resolution was passed that the remaining questions relative to the location of Hawaii be posponed till there should be some return from Maui. The question of Mr. Ely's ordination was introduced, but it was thought to be a question more properly belonging to the Church as such, or to its officers, than to a Meeting of the mission & therefore waved. -- Dr. Brother Richards took an affectionate leave of the family & with B. sailed in the king's vessel for Lahaina. Joined in a prayer-meeting in the evening. "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is staid on thee" formed the theme of an appropriate interesting, comforting, & edifying address by Brother Ellis, well suited to the peculiar circumstances of the mission. [Sep] 12 [1823]. At an adjourned meeting, after looking to the throne of grace for divine guidance, the subject of domestic accommodations and arrangements was discussed. -- Most of the Brethren & Sisters have SEPTEMBER 12, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 429 thought it desirable, if it can be without increasing expense that each family should in general set their own table, & as far as convenient have their domestic concerns disconnected from the rest. This was strongly recommended by Capt. Chamberlain before he left us, especially for the sake of the benefit of rising families of children. This was distinctly recommended by the English Missionary Deputation who favored us with a visit a year ago or more, not from any discord that our condition might seen [sic] calculated to induce, nor from any apparent want of efficiency in our system, but from the hardship to which the females are subjected in attempting to provide for so large and complicated a family as we then had & from what they had seen to be the comparative ease with which the single families managed to live in the Society Islands. This it is believed would be approved by the officers of the Board should the Mission on the whole think it advisable. The plan of a large boarding school we have for the present given up, because the genius & circumstances of this nation are not favorable to it, & because it swells the expenses of the mission beyond our means, & because so many thousands of inhabitants �claim the attention of each teacher, that he cannot advantageously devote his time & labor to boarding, & clothing, & teaching a single class in a school. This being the case, the necessity for such assistance as Mr. & Mrs. C. rendered to the mission becomes less. And every wife would feel a pleasure in directing the affairs of her own household, as far as the general interests of the mission will admit. Each would wish to have two or three native children under their care & instruction, rendering assistance, & training up for usefulness. If each should have two native boys & one girl, 33 native childen would thus be well be provided for -- & kept perhaps in b etter order SEPTEMBER 12, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 430 than if thrown together in one boarding school. One adult native might also be needed in each family for help. These would probably be as many as the mission or the Board would think it advisable to maintain in the present state of things. Aiming at this new order of family arrangements, which most both present & absent would desire may be established within a moderate period, believing that the expense would be increased but in a small degree, & the health, comfort, & efficiency of the mission perhaps equally increased: It was unanimously resolved that, "It shall be deemed proper, that each family should enjoy a suitable dwelling house, or that which shall be equal to it, & suitable accommodations for cooking & washing, & that each station shall be at liberty to decide for itself as to the expediency of living in separate families, & cooking & was hi ng at separate fires; & to make any regulations for itself not repugnant to our general rules." This was intended to allow each station the satisfaction of exercising its own discretion as to the expediency of living together for a season, or to determine the fitness of the time for adopting the new methods now proposed. None of us thinks it most convenient at present. -Noted also that Mrs. Ruggles be allowed to draw Fourteen dollars from the Depository in consequence of the donation from her brother designed for herself being paid into the Treasury of the Board." (Note this has since been laid out to purchase a good table, other convenient articles of furniture for her accommodation.) & Mr. Thurston, Bingham, & Loomis were appointed as a Committee to prepare & bring forward business for future meetings. We have been favored again this evening with a pleasant meeting SEPTEMBER 12, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 431 for social worship. Mr. Bm. addressed the meeting from the words of Christ: "He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness" illustrating the means by which Christ traces out the path in which we are to follow him, by his word, by the teachings of the Spirit, & by the pointing of the finger of Providence & remarking on the light & comfort, the security, usefulness & salvation secured by the promise of Christ to those that follow him. -- The weighty & excellent remarks in one of Dr. Worcesters latest letters, on this method of reading Providence & on the importance of being where God would have us be, & doing what he would have us do, were read as a practical commentary on the words of Christ in question, & most suitable for our consideration in the present state of the mission. We have cause of gratitude, that the path in which this mission & its directors & patrons have hitherto been led, has been so kindly & signally marked by the hand, & blessed by the presence of our divine Guide & Helper. �[Sep] 13 [1823]. Brother Ellis & his wife who is considerably recovered embarked in the Paragon for Lahaina leaving their four children with the family here. The assembling there of the heads of the nation -- the dangerous illness of the king's mother, especially should it prove fatal, & the need the brethren there feel of an interpreter, render it in our view extremely desirable & important that one of us who could speak & preach in the native language should be at Lahaina at the present crisis. We therefore rejoice in the present very providential opening for Br. E. to go thither with the prospects of promoting the h eal th of his wife as well as the good of the mission & of the nation. SEPTEMBER 13, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 432 Br. Ruggles accompanies them for a short visit to the station at Lahaina. Held a meeting for social worship preparatory to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. [Sep] 14 [1823]. Sabbath -- The native services were conducted by Br. T. at Waititi, & by Mr. B. at this place, & the English by Mr. Bishop -- who also administered the Sacrament of the Supper -- where this little Church joined by a Baptist brother from Boston, sat down in peace at the table of our Lord on heathen ground to hold communion with him & with his saints -- to enjoy the peculiar blessing of sacred fellowship, & to show forth the precious death of the condescending Son of God. [Sep] 15 [1823]. The crew of a whaling ship, for the most part sick with the Scurvy, came into harbor from a cruise on the Japan coast. A schooner from Maui arrived with a letter from Dr. B. stating that mortification in the case of the king's mother had already taken place and little hope cold be entertained of her recovery. [Sep] 16 [1823]. We desire with gratitude to record a signal & providential deliverance of three of our little ones today. Just by the side of the house, a temporary scaffold of boards & plank had been some months ago made as a shelter from the sun for the convenience of our children, & a swing suspended from the scaffold, for their amusement. -- Mrs. B. & Mrs. R. put their three little ones into the swing - pleased to see them gratified. -- As one related to the other her last night's dream, that she saw her little one in the agonies of death by the kick of a horse, & as she continued by the remark, "shall we complain of smaller trials, if God saves our hearts from such anguish;" down came the scaffold with all its plank, & boards, & beams, crushed to the ground the box in SEPTEMBER 16, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 433 which the children sat & buried completely in the ruins. 'Twas a moment of anguish, but followed by tears of gratitude, when instead of taking up their lifeless little ones, the assembled families pulled from amidst the plank their scared & living babes & found scarcely a bruise or mark of injury upon any one of them. It was a present gracious God that shielded their little defenceless heads, and saved their exposed lives. -[Sep] 18 [1823]. The study of the language the order of the day. -All the family diligently engaged in endeavors to increase their acquaintance with the language of the country & their ability to read & write it correctly. Those of us who have been at the islands less than five months are beginning to compose a few sentences in native style, taking advantage of the materials collected by the labors of three years. ^7 �[Sep] 18 [1823]. Noted that this station be allowed to proceed in the building of the stone dwelling house which had been commenced some months ago, which is opposite to the wooden house, & nearly connected with the printing house, & intended for the accommodation of the printer & his family. [Sep] 20 [1823]. Mr. C. took an inventory of the common and undivided property of the mission with a view to the regulation of the depository. [Sep] 21 [1823]. By the arrival of the brig Inore (Ainoa) wi t h Dr. Blatchely & Mr. Harwood on board, from Ohido & Lahaina, we received the news of the death of the king's mother, & many interesting circumstances connected with her departure. -- At her special request seconded by the king & principal chiefs, she received Christian baptism & a Christian burial -- having exhibited encouraging evidence of faith in the Redeemer & of a comfortable hope of glory. Brother Ellis officiated both at the baptism & interment. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, was the theme of the funeral sermon. It is proposed to prepare a detailed account of her conversion from idolatry to Christianity -- her effort to patronize the missionary SEPTEMBER 21, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 434 course -- her affectionate & faithful advice to the king & h er younger children & to her countrymen. Mr. B. preached today on the character of Lydia, pointing out to the people the happy resemblance with Keopulani's. [Sep] 22 [1823]. Some disputes have arisen lately between the natives & foreigners on account of the very high price demanded by the former for fresh provisions: from 3 to 4> dollars having been demanded for a barrel of potatoes, even when shi^s in distress are to be supplied. The natives are almost angry with themselves for having formerly sold their hogs, vegetables, &c. for such trifling articles as a bit of old iron hoop - a nail, or a feather, even lately for giving a dollar for 5 red beads. The foreigners are angry with the natives for following their example in demanding a high price for their articles of barter. [Sep] 27 [1823]. Early this morning Brothers Stewart & Ruggles arrived from Lahaina with interesting letters from Brs. Ellis & Richards. The attention of the people to the instructions of the missionaries -- the obvious effects of the Gospel which appeared at the death & funeral of Keopulani, excited the loud roaring of the lion 6 the gnashing of teeth of the beasts of Ephesus. But "why do the heathen rage & the people imagine a vain thing"? Why do men in office even from civilized lands set themselves against the Lord, & take counsel together against the Lord, & take counsel together against his cause, saying, let us break their bands asunder and cast away their cords from us. The Lord shall have them in derision. -- Nay, we are assured he will make even the wrath of man to praise him, & in the midst of our trials, we have the consolation to know that the remainder of wrath he will restrain. Soon after Keopuolani's death, Kaahumanu, Opiia her sister, & Puaaiti a blind man, & Karaimoku for his little son requested baptism. But the brethren were not prepared to comply with the request though in the two first cases there was good reason to believe a compliance wold be suitable, - and in the last the reasons SEPTEMBER 27, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 435 by Karaimoku were cogent; he himself had been baptised & he wished to give up his little son to be educated in the Christian religion. -- He wished to know also whether the baptism which he had some years since received from the chaplain of a French ship was good or not. In these cases the point of duty is not the most easily settled. fF �[Sep] 28 [1823]. Sabbath. Mr. Thurston preached at Waititi & Mr. Bingham at this place in the native language and Mr. Stewart in English from Ps. 119.30. The entrance of thy word giveth light. At the close of the services a new hymn was sung, or a translation of Mr. Tappan's ode, "Wake isles of the South your redemption is nigh." [Sep] 29 [1823]. The brethren met for business particularly to complete the unfinished arrangements for occupying Hawaii. -- The meeting being opened with prayer for divine direction -- Br. Thurston was requested to signify his choice in the two stations which the brethren had resolved to occupy. He expressed a willingness to be stationed at Kairua for one year. The following measure was unanimously adopted -- Voted that with the consent & full approbation of Mr. Thurston he be appointed to occupy Kairua for the unsuing year, with a view to the reconsidering of his location afterwards if he shall request it. Adjourned till 2 o'clock. Met according to adjournment. The meeting was opened w i t h prayer by brother Thurston. A motion was then introduced to reconsider the resolution in which the mission had voted to occupy two stations on Hawaii on account of the supposed want of sufficient strength to maintain them, but after some division the motion received a negative from the decided unwillingness of most of the body to leave so large a field unoccupied except at one point. Adjd[Sep] 30 [1823]. We have occasion to sing of mercies & judgments in reference to the extremely trying confinement of Sister Bishop whose SEPTEMBER 30, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 436 difficult, protracted, excrutiating, instrumental labors terminated in the death of her offspring & delivery by the forceps. Her life made more precious in our eyes appears to have been precious in the sight of our gracious Redeemer, in whom we all have new occasion to put our unshaken confidence. His providential care in furnishing needful medical aid deserves our grateful acknowledgement. Oct. 1 [1823]. At a meeting of the brethren Voted that the brethren designated for Hawaii constitute a committee to devise a plan for their own distribution. [Oct] 2 [1823]. The committee reported that they could not agree on the manner of their distribution -- leaving the question to be decided by the body. Brother Goodrich was then elected by ballot to be stationed one year at Kairua, & Br. Bishop at the same time for Waiakea - in connexion with Br. Ruggles whose offer to be stationed there with an ordained preacher had been accepted. Voted also that Dr. Blatchely be allowed & requested to make his choice of a station either at Kairua, Lahaina or Honoruru, where he shall suppose he can best subserve the interests of the m ission for the present year. Noted also that Mr. Ely be allowed to choose his station. Adjourned till 2 o'clock. Noted that the Mission approve of Mr. Ely's choice of Tauwai. [Oct] 3 [1823]. Met and heard and accepted the report of the Committee appointed to report on the Sources of income to the mission, the probable expenses of the current year & the probable cost of each new station of which the following as [sic] an abstract. [See next page-*] 4^ ^7 �OCTOBER 2, 1823 MS. Income 1 st 2. 3. 4. WAIAKEA Gratuitous aid in buildings & labor 100.00 Provisions of various kinds from the natives 125.00 Donations from ships, 100.00 Directly from the geni. funds KAIRUA 1st Gratutious aid in buildings &c. 150.00 2. Provisions &c. from the natives 100.00 3. Donations from ships, 125.00 4. Directly from the geni. funds 1. 2 . 3. 4, LAHAINA Gratuitous aid in buildings &c. 100.00 Provisions &c. from the natives 125.00 Donations from ships, 125.00 Directly from the geni. funds D°. to complete the year 255.38 HONORURU Provisions &c. from the natives 150.00 Donations from ships 150.00 Directly from the geni.funds already expended 936.50 D°. to complete the year 1000.00 1936.50 TAUWAI Provisions & aid gratuitous 150.00 Donations from ships, 100.00 Carrd. forward, Cost of New Stations PAGE 437 Total of the Expenditure for the Curt. Year 325.00 400.00 725.00 675.00 1050.00 375.00 350.00 544.62 1150.00 300.00 2236.50 250.00 1600.00 1619.62 OCTOBER 3, 1823 Directly from the geni.funds already appropriated 308.43 D°. necessary to complete the year, 280.07 5161.50 MS. PAGE 438 838.5c THE MISSION. Expenditures for such things as cannot be put down to the expense of any single station, 200.00 1600.00 1619.62 6200.00 SO 33 �OCTOBER 3, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 435a [Note: The page numbers got mixed up here: 435, 436, and 437 are used again, although they had already been used for the pages immediately preceding.] Missionary Journal Continued from Page 434 [?]. Oahu, (Sandwich Islands). 1823. Octr. 3 [1823]. ---- After the report of the committee of ways and means was presented, and accepted, a meeting of the church was held for the purpose of considering the case of W*". Kamohoula, and Mr. Thurston was chosen moderator, Messrs. Stewart & Bingham were appointed as a committee to draw up & present a statement of his faults and Messrs. Ruggles & Ely a committee to seek for him and bring him before the church tomorrow to answer to the charges that might be presented against him. Six months have already elapsed since his grievous fall and though under repeated and kind & faithful admonitions, he has occasionally shown some signs of penitence yet he has refused to make such acknowled[g]ments, & give such decisive proof of repentance & reformation as his grieved brethren have uniformly required, & still feel it their duty to require of him. To Brother T. an affectionate encouraging letter signed by all his brethren present, Messrs. Stewart, Bishop, Bingham, Blatchely, Goodrich, Ely, Ruggles, Chamberlain & Loomis, was addressed with a design to inspire his confidence, & to animate him to go forward with courage & cheerfulness to the post & with the aid which had been assigned him, by which they indulged the hope that the progress of our work & the best interests of the whole mission would be most effectually promoted. Oct. 4 [1823]. Brother T. in his answer to the above, gave his brethren to understand that if the brethren should all say he ought to go to Kairua with no other aid but that which they had assigned, he would not say he would not go, but if he should go it would be "with a heavy heart, and with little hope of comfort or usefulness." In the afternoon the church met to attend to the case of Wm. K. who was present & the committee appointed for the purpose submitted the charges of intoxication & adultery against him, together with a statement of the efforts that have been made to reclaim him. He OCTOBER 4, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 436a acknowledged the charges and confessed his wickedness, professed to be sorry for his faults. He also promised to make a public confession of his sins. -- The brethren labored kindly to impress his m ind still more deeply with a sense of his guilt & his need of pardon & proposed on his full & public confession to forgive & receive him as a brother. Kamamalu & Kinau arrived in the Barge, from Lahaina. -- Karaimoku sends orders to his head man Kinopu to supply our family with fresh provisions. Capt. Coffin of the Alliance homeward bound, brought to the family the kind regards of our friend Capt. Clasby, at sea. [Oct] 5 [1823]. Sabbath. Mr. Thurston preached at Waititi & Mr. Bingham & Mr. Goodrich at this place. -- The native service was well attended. Kamamalu, Kinau & Boki were present. Naihe & Kapiolani also who arrived this morning in the Brig Niu from Lahaina, & several other chiefs. [Oct] 6 [1823]. This morning we were greeted kindly by brother & sister Ellis returning from Lahaina. They are indebted to the politeness of Capt. Brooks of an Eng. Whaleship for their passage down. Mrs. E's health is evidently much improved since she left this �^ /f2 3 place. They regretted exceedingly being obliged to leave Lahaina on the Sabbath. They had engaged their passage & on Saturday had their baggage taken on board, on the Captain's assuring them he should sail Sabbath night. A little after noon Mr. E. received a message from the captain informing him that he must come on board immediately, as he should heave up his anchor & get under weigh without delay. Mr. E. surprized & somewhat perplexed with this movement of the capt". called the chiefs & people together, & endeavored to explain to them the reasons for embarking on the sabbath; while he altogether disapproved of the practice of leaving port or setting sail on that sacred day of rest. He found it a task by no means easy to satisfy even the best informed of them that the present circumstances might justify him in going on OCTOBER 6, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 437a board, unless he would allow it to be equally right for the m to go to swim, or to sail their vessels from place to place on the Sabbath. Karaimoku however appeared to be satisfied with Mr. E's views on the subject. In the afternoon the monthly prayer meeting for the natives was observed at the meeting house, & in the evening for the family & strangers who may wish to join with them at the mission house. [Oct] 7 [1823]. This evening the family met to converse on the subject of attempting some new arrangements with respect to the manner of occupying Hawaii, different from what was adopted on the 2 nd instant. We seldom or never felt more at a loss as to the path we ought to take, since the mission was first organized. In no instance have we felt it necessary to have recourse to the casting of lots except in locating the members of the mission families on board the vessels that conveyed them hither. But now we knew not what course to take, -- To urge Mr. T. further was deemed unnecessary, as Mr. Ellis's influence added to that of the brethren, could not in the least alter his views. -- To abandon so important a post as Waiakea, which all had once decided ought to be taken, the majority could now by no means consent. Rather than that the vigorous measures for occupying two stations of Hawaii should be frustrated, Mr. Bingham ha ving fully made up his mind to it freely offered his services to go to Kairua with Mr. G. for one year, designing to devote his attention mainly to the preaching of the gospel to the thousands of inhabitants from Kairua to Kearakekua, while Mr. G. would be expected to devote more attention to the erection of buildings for the station completing the well already begun, &c. But this plan was decidedly objected to, and particularly by Mr. Ellis on the ground that the nation was literally waiting for books; & Mr. B's attention and labor at Honoruru was needed to aid in furnishing an immediate supply, as every part of the work at every post must move but tardily until such a supply could be furnished. OCTOBER 7, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 438 The evening was spent in fur [sic] conversation but no resolutions adopted. At the close of the evening Mr. Bm. & Mr. Chamberlain in compliance with a request from the chiefs to the missionaries went to the village to attend evening prayers with them & with the king who had arrived today from Morokai, in his new favorite fast sa[i]ling brig Waverly. [Oct] 8 [1823]. Mr. Chamberlain & Mr. Loomis made an excursion to Leahi (Diamond Hill), 6 or 7 miles distant, from an elevated part of which they enjoyed a delightful prospect of embracing Morokai, Maui & Ranai, at a distance, Waialai, a small valley with a beautiful grove of cocoanuts on the North East of Leahi, & on the South west the pleasant valley of Waititi, with extensive groves of cocoanuts, & Ko trees waving sugar cane & luxuriant bananas, the plain, of Honoruru, with its Missionary establishment, its village & plantations, its 5^ �y /P23 harbor w ith the shipping pointing their masts above the numerous houses of the natives, on the right the mountains rising along the middle of the islands, some with gradual others with bold & rugged ascent marked with deep ravines, on the left the sea with all its "Roaring multitude of waves" trembling and foaming & rolling its snow-white surges to the shore. After the public lecture, Naihe & Kapiolani, & Capt. social cup of tea with the family. Macy took a Taumuarii & Kaahumanu returned this afternoon from Lahaina. [Oct] 9 [1823]. After our customary Thursday evening prayer meeting, the brethren resumed the subject of the location of Messrs. Bi shop & Goodrich, & resolved to reconsider the vote assigning the former to Waiakea & the latter to Kairua. [Oct] 10 [1823]. This day has been a season of no small interest and importance to the mission. It was proposed as the first business to change the location of Mr. Bishop from Waiakea where he had been OCTOBER 10, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 439 assigned 8 days before to Kairua to be associated with Mr. T. This occupied the first place in the discussions of the morning, and a vote in its favor reluctantly passed, seemed to be a virtual abandonment of Waiakea. The generous offer which Mr. Ruggles had made to assist in planting a missionary establishment at that place provided he could be associated there with an ordained missionary, was now necessarily declined on account of the inability of the mission to comply w ith the conditions. Still a majority of the brethren thought so important a district as Hido & the whole Eastern half of Hawaii ought not to be given up to total darkness, without a strenuous effort to establish the gospel there. Mr. Loomis offered to go and aid Mr. G oodrich in taking a station at that place but his services as a printer could not be dispensed with for any assistance he could render there. In these circumstances, by the suggestion of Mr. Ellis who in all our deliberations relative to the general interests of the mission took a lively interest & an important part, the following appeal was made to the disinterested feelings of Mr. Ruggles, viz. Voted, that should Brother and sister Ruggles feel at liberty to offer their services toward planting a station at Waiakea in company with Brother Goodrich, receiving such aid as may be offered from this or from any other station and as the brethren may think adequate to the est ab ­ lishment of that station -- that offer would be gratefully accepted. OCTOER 10, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 440 Mr. R. enquired into the probability of receiving at Waiakea the assistance of Mr. Bingham or Mr. Ellis during a part of the first year. After much deliberation he was encouraged to expect at least 3 months of such assistance provided Mr. Bishop would spend a few months at Tauwai, for the comfort & aid of Mr. Whitney there. To this there would be no objections provided Mr. Ely would spend the same period of time with Mr. T. at Kairua. To this proposed temporary exchange of stations between Mr. Bishop & Mr. Ely, they gave their consent & all the rest their full approbation, as it was more convenient for Mr. E. to go to Kairua immediately than to Tauwai. -- Three months assistance on the part of the brethren at Oahu, being promised to the station at Waiakea, Mr. R. much to the satisfaction of the brethren again tendered his services for the same purpose, & the same period of time as he had done before. His offer was therefore accepted & he & Mr. Goodrich were forthwith assigned to Waiakea. The day & evening having been spent in these deliberations The brethren and sisters united in singing a hymn of praise: S3 �/p "Keep silence all created things And wait your Maker's nod." and the meeting was closed with prayer & thanksgiving. This terminates the business of location, & apparently to the satisfaction of all concerned. Probably no other distribution of the members who have had stations assigned them, could have been made with which every one would have felt equal content & satisfaction. May the Lord crown all our deliberations with his gracious blessing. [Oct] 11 [1823]. Some of the chiefs we learn are not quite satisfied with the distribution of the "teachers" or missionaries. Especially Naihe & Kapiolani, who had made application for one to be assigned to OCTOBER 11, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 441 them even before the arrival of the reenforcement, & who have repeatedly pressed their claims since their arrival. They had indeed received encouragement to expect some one to be particularly attentive to their instruction, but now as they are about to remove from this place to Kearakekua, they are disappointed and grieved that no missionary is assigned to that place for them and the more so since teachers are to be sent to Waiakea which is not the residence of any high chief. We attempt to satisfy them by assuring them that the brethren at Kairua will often visit them at their residence, instruct them in learning, preach to them, & furnish them with books; & by encouraging them to go often to Kairua to hear the good word of Jesus Christ our Savior. Kamamalu thinks the missionaries are too much scattered, & says it is not the best plan to send missionaries to Hido. She reasons on the subject thus: "This missionaries go to Hido, establish the observance of the Sabbath among the people, teach them the palapala, and induce them to cast off their old and evil customs. By and by the king goes there, gets drunk, disregards the Sabbath, neglects instruction, & does wickedly. The people witnessing this would be induced to give up the hana pono (well doing) and imitate the king's example. Thus the labor of the missionaries would be lost. A better plan would be for all the missionaries to keep near the king, direct their main attention to his instruction, correct his vicious habits, & make him a good man, then he by his authority & influence would induce the people generally to follow his example and persevere in the good way." The general principal [sic] in this reasoning we admit, as of great importance in directing our proceedings. We find it to be OCTOBER 11, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 442 exceedingly desirable to direct our best attention to the king and chiefs to win them if possible first, but while we take every measure in our power to expect the best influence over them, we by no means think it necessary or right to neglect the common people whose personal salvation is equally valuable and desirable. When the king & principal chiefs neglected instruction, our attention to the schools of the common people & the rapid and very obvious attainments of our pupils, & our quarterly examinations whi ch the chiefs were invited to attend became a most important means not only of interesting the feelings of the chiefs, convincing them that the art of reading, spelling and writing was easily attainable, & encouraging them to make the experiment themselves, but also greatly multiplied the means of instruction, so that all who began early, & have persevered most successfully, will now find abundant use for their attainments in teaching both the chiefs & common people. -But if we allow the queens conclusion to be legitimate, that our attention should be directed chiefly to the king, we should say that as he and his chiefs are wandering from place to place spending a few �^6?- // /f23 months on one island and then on another,it is specially desirable that a missionary station should be established at each of those principal places which from time to time they are accustomed to frequent, that at each place they may enjoy the benefit of daily instruction and the preaching of the gospel. In this view we regard the early establishment of a missionary station at Hido as specially important as it is supposed that in the course of the year the king & principal chiefs will spend several OCTOBER 11, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 443 months there. At which time it is expected that one of the preachers at Oahu will endeavor to be there, & that some permanent immunities, & advantages will then be secured for the station more easily than at any other time. Had before expressed a degree of disapprobation of the removal of Mr. Thurston to Kairua, as he had for some time devoted particular attention to her which she wished him to continue. But we believe our general system will prove generally satisfactory. [sic: Female name which seems called for to start the sentence is not supplied.] [Oct] 12 [1823]. Sabbath. Mr. Bingham preached in the morning, & Mr. Ellis in the afternoon to large congregations of the natives at this place the king, & a large number of chiefs being present, Kaahumanu, Taumuarii, John Adame, and others. Mr. B. endeavored to set before them a dying Savior, and Mr. E. from Luke 17.32. "Remember Lot's wife" gave an account of the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, the deliverance of Lot & the destruction of his wife for looking back urging the people not to desire to return to their former sinful practices, since the servants of the Lord had come to warn them of their danger, & were ready to take them by the hand to them [sic] on to a place of safety which all who remained behind, & all who turned back after once setting out in the right way must expect inevitable destruction. Mr. Bishop conducted the Eng. Service & Mr. Thurston preached at Waititi. We received a friendly call from Mr. Buell of Dorset, Vt., a sober minded young man who had met with Messrs. Fisk & Parsons at Smyrna. -- He gave a favorable account of the steward & third mate of the Thames with whom he had met the season past. [Oct] 13 [1823]. Two seamen returning this morning from the interment of a shipmate who died yesterday of the scurvy, called at the mission house for bibles, seriously acknowledged the frailty of life & the OCTOBER 13, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 444 importance of being prepared for death and eternity. [Oct] 15 [1823]. Having borrowed as pair of bellows of Capt. Weeks we employed a blacksmith to make some utensils for the mission. Three other hired men are now employed in mechanical labor for us. Capt. Allen of the society of friends, attended our native service in company with Capt. Whippey, & took tea with the family. This evening at a meeting of the brethren the report of the deputation for exploring Hawaii was again read, and accepted. It was then, voted that Messrs. Ellis & Bingham be a committee to receive, the report, minutes & journals of the deputation appointed for exploring Hawaii, & from these to prepare a narrative of the tour embodying the best information on the subjects of their enquiry with a view to its being forwarded to the Lond. Miss. Society & to the American Board. 55 �[Oct] 16 [1823]. The king gave a public dinner which was followed by the firing of cannon from the fort and from the battery on the hill, & from the ships in the harbor. Three seamen from the ship Alliance attended our Thursday evening prayer meeting. [Oct] 17 [1823]. This morning the Brig Arab Capt. Th°. M e e k arrived from Canton with a cargo, having been absent from this place 142 days. Capt. M. very kindly procured for the mission most of the articles for wh ic h they sent by him, except slates & pencils, pasteboard for book binding, all which we much need, & tiles for the covering of the printing house, the want of which we shall feel the more as it is so exceedingly difficult to obtain shingles. Capt. M. bought a few reams of Canton letter paper for us at the moderate price of one dollar a ream. Articles of wearing apparel came at a moderate price. Capt. M. brought for us also a trunk of stationery & articles of wearing apparel presented by Capt. Frederic Wm. Comerford of Newburyport, who in a former voyage called on us, OCTOBER 17, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 445 & showed us kindness. This acceptable donation accompanied with a kind letter, we estimate at 40 dollars. [Oct] 18 [1823]. Mr. Ruggles, in order to settle his affairs at Tauwai, & to bring away such things as he shall need, on his removal to the windward, embarked today accompanied by Stephen Pupuhi, on board the whaleship Frances, Capt. Whippey leaving Mrs. R. & their two little daughters here till his return from Tauwai, which is expected soon. [Oct] 19 [1823]. Sabbath. Mr. Ellis from indisposition was unable to take any part in the public exercises. Mr. Bingm. preached in the morning & afternoon. Mr. Bishop in English & Mr. Thurston at Waititi. Several sailors made application for bibles which were cheerfully bestowed. [Oct] 21 [1823]. While the family was at breakfast the blacksmith shop took fire but was easily extinguished with very little exposure of the other buildings in the yard. -- Letters were received from Mr. Richards urging Mr. Stewart to return and giving the pleasing intelligence that he had according to Christian custom joined in the hands of honorable wedlock Hoapiri who had been the husband of the late Keopuolani, & Kalakua, who had been the wife of the late Tamehameha. Oct. 23 [1823]. Fourth anniversary of the embarkation of the missionaries from Boston for this new untried field. United in a prayer meeting, Mr. T. being on the eve of departure to take his station at Kairua. Our hearts have been refreshed & encouraged, & our thanksgiving called forth by a review of the merciful dispensations of God's providence towards the pioneers of the mission during four years, since they were organized, & towards those who had been seasonably sent to their aid. The constant protection & abundant supplies he had afforded them, the preservation of all their lives, the wonderful opening made for entrance into the field, the desirable OCTOBER 23, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 446 success which now annually crowned the work of the mission, the great accessions of strength & numbers made to it & the very obvious advances made by it during the last year, & the cheering prospects of increasing & extended usefulness now opening before it, all are calculated not only to awaken in our bosoms the liveliest gratitude to God as our ever present Helper, but to inspire our confidence in the power & faithfulness of the Redeemer of the nations, & to encourage us cheerfully to go forward in his strength to the accomplishment of the remainder of the work which he may have for us to do. -5^ �[Oct] 24 [1823]. -- Mr. & Mrs. Thurston having been some time making the necessary preparation, & being now favored with a convenient opportunity, embarked with their two little daughters, on board the Brig Niu in company with Naihe & Kapiolani, bound to Hawaii by way of Lahaina. Naihe and his wife now going to their residence at Kaavaroa, near Kearakekua, have very kindly offered to convey Mr. & Mrs. T. with their effects to Kairua, where they are now again to take up their residence as sojourners in a dry & thirsty land. They will have the immediate assistance of Hopu & his wife, & they are cheered with the prospect of the society & aid of Mr. & Mrs. Bishop when they have returned from a visit to Tauwai. Most of the mission family accompanied them to the village, & at the house of the king, united in singing a hymn, in the native language, "Blow ye the trumpet", & Mr. Bingham commended them to the gracious care of the Lord of missions, & implored a blessing on the station & on every plan of usefulness, adopted by the mission & every labor of love performed by its members, then as they took leave of their brethren & friends on shore accompanied them on board & gave them the parting hand, when they OCTOBER 24, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 447 hoisted up their sails to the favorable winds & soon left the harbor. Oct. 25 [1823]. Governor Adams, who has been some time here & who is pleased with the location of Mr. T. at his place of residence, embarked for Kairua, by way of Lahaina. Mr. Stewart taking leave of us, took passage thither with Kauikeouli the young prince who embarked at the same time for L. on boa rd another vessel. The winds were light during the afternoon & evening succeeded by rain & lightning in the night. Oct. 26 [1823]. Sabbath. Mr. Ellis conducted the native service in the morning & Mr. Bing*", in the afternoon. Mr. Ely preached in English from Matth. 26.15. "Is thine eye evil because I am God." At each exercise there was a pretty full congregation to hear the word preached. Oct. 27 [1823]. America. Much occupied in preparing communications for Oct. 28 [1823]. To Capt. Burtch of the Ship Staunton bound directly for America by way of Cape Horn, we committed a large packet of communications, consisting of the Journal of the Mission from May 26. to Sept. 6. of the current year, a full length joint letter to the Cor. Sec. of the Board, several other letters to the Missionary Rooms, & private letters to personal friends. -- (By the same ship Mr. B. B. Greene, formerly of Boston, sent to America his little daughter three years old, born at Fannings Island, whose mother is a native of these islands is the daughter of Mr. Woodward a foreigner, & was a member of our school previous to her going to Fannings Island. It would seem hard to send such a babe away from its parents at such a tender age, to cross the mighty waters in a voyage of 18 000 miles, -- to be cast as it were an orphan among total strangers, but it is evidently the result of kind paternal feelings in Mr. G. thus to send his daughter early to a land of greater purity fSPAG than this. Most of the foreign Residents who have daughters over 12 years of age prostitute them as a means of their own and their childrens' support. -- Though this practice is common and even reputable in their estimation, & though the first shock whi ch we felt from an acquaintance with the shameful fact is over, still the feelings of pity & indignation often struggle in our bosoms while our pained eyes are constrained to behold these abominations of the land which foreign residents & foreign visitants from Christian countries with some very honorable exceptions seem leagued together to encourage). (Note -- the above paragraph is submitted to the discretion of the Pru. Com. -- ) $7 57 �Oct. 29 [1823]. Mr. Bing*", was called to attend a funeral this afternoon and Mr. Ellis conducted the weekly lecture for the people. Oct. 30 [1823]. In compliance with the kind invitation of Capt. Weeks 9 of the mission family dined with him on board the Enterprise. Capt. W. and several other masters of whaleships in port attended this evening our weekly prayer meeting. Oct. 31 [1823]. Mr. Ruggles returned from Tauai in the Schr. Eos, having expeditiously accomplished the object of his visit there & now holds himself in readiness to proceed with Mr. Goodrich by the first opportunity, to Waiakea. A strife or quarrel took place this evening at the door of John Rives' grog shop, at the landing place, between some sailors and the natives. The sailors fled into the water followed by a shower of stones from the natives, & apprehensions are entertained that one man was drowned in consequence of a blow from a stone. Nov. 1 [1823]. Capt. Preble & several other masters of vessels taking a lively interest in the occurence of last evening have been employed today sweeping the bottom of the harbor to find the body of the man supposed to be drowned last evening, but, as none can be found and as no one can be designated as missing, it is most probable that none was lost, tho two or three gentlemen affirm that they saw one sink whom NOVEMBER 1, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 449 they did not see rise again, & whom they supposed was of course drowned. A complaint was made to the government, by the foreigners, that a seaman was killed by riotous natives. -- Gov. Boki replied: "produce the murdered man or prove that one was killed & the offender shall be brought to justice. -- One of the consequences of the quarrel is the shutting of Rives' shop, by order of the government. Mr. & Mrs. Bishop, took leave of the family and went on board the Ship Maro, Capt. Macy by whose obliging kindness they are favored with a passage to Tauai, to spend a season with Mr. & Mrs. Whitney. Sabbath, Nov. 2 [1823]. The Maro did not go out last evening as was expected. Mr. & Mrs. Bishop lodged on board on the bosom of the peaceful harbor & sailed this morning. The morning service for the natives & the English service was conducted by Mr. Bingham, while Mr. Ellis preached at Waititi by particular request of Kaahumanu who is there. In the afternoon Mr. Bingham preached there & Mr. Ellis here. Being accommodated with horses we can the more easily extend our labors to Waititi & other neighboring districts. Monday. Nov. 3 [1823]. The monthly prayer meeting was attended both at Waititi & this place this afternoon and at the mission house this evening in which the family was joined by Capt. Weeks and Capt. Bunker of the Connecticut & Mr. Shaw. Mr. Chamberlain borrowed $200 of Capt. Arent S. De Peyster passenger in the Ship Jupiter Capt. Leslie from South America to Manilla, for which he gave a bill on the Treasurer of the Board for 240 doll. 30 days sight. Nov. 4 [1823]. As Mr. C. & Mr. L. went to the village to get some boards purchased for covering the printing house, and four sticks of timber presented by Capt. Clarke of the Ship Sultan lately returned from the N. W. Coast they found to our regret that the timber had �been stolen from the beach where it had been landed. NOVEMBER 5, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 450 N o v . 5 [1823]. At this season the Whaling Ships are le[a]ving this port for their Winter cruise towards the South, & toward the coast of South America, in the ensuing spring they will return to the coast of Japan. Mr. Bingham preached at Waititi. Dr. B. & Mr. Loomis commenced shingling the printing house. We are obliged to make our shingles in part of bits of thin boards rived & hewed with a hatchet by the natives of the N. W. Coast. Nov. 6 [1823]. Geo. P. Taumuarii brought his wife to the Missionary house for the benefit of Medical advice, from Dr. B. Sabbath N o v . 9 [1823]. Early this morning Boki called on Mr. Bingham & informed him that the king (who sailed for Lahaina last Sabbath) would soon embark for England in the Ship L'Aigle Capt. Starbuck, & that he and his wife had orders from the king to accompany him in his comtemplated voyage. Boke [sic] requested therefore that one of the native teachers might be allowed to attend him as an instructor. No definite answer could at once be given him, but he was encouraged to expect his request would receive our prompt attention. Kaahumanu requesting the privilege of public service at Waititi Mr. B. rode up & preached there both in the former & after part of the day. Mr. Ellis at the same time preached at this place. Mr. Ely being prevented by illness from preaching in Eng. Mr. Goodrich officiated. After the public services of the day Mr. Ellis & Mr. Bingham, in consulting on the subject of the king's contemplated voyage, to which their thoughts had been much turned during the day, found that their minds independent of each other had been led in nearly the same channel on the desirableness and importance of the kings being accompanied by one of them, and if possible by Mr. E. N o v . 10 [1823]. Messrs. Ellis & Bingham, proposed to Boki the subject of last evenings conversation. He was at once presented w ith the idea that one of them might accompany the king & gave them permission "to go to Lahaina in the L.Aigle now lying in this harbor, & which the Capt. said the government had prohibited from taking foreigners as passengers to that place, & on which account he refused to give Dr. Blatchely & his wife a passage thither. Kaahumanu & Taumuarii as well as Boki and others are summoned to Lahaina, & there will probably be assembled most of the heads of the nation. Messrs. Ellis & B. go up to attend and assist their deliberations to secure a passage for one of them provided the king should go, to act as his interpreter in the transaction of business, in a foreign country or countries as he proposes to visit America as well as England, to superintend his instruction while absent, to watch over him continually to withhold him from evil; to seize on every occasion of making his tour profitable to himself and his nation & interesting to the princes of civilization and Christianity & advantageous to the cause of the mission. But in case the king should go without such aid, it is their design to avail themselves of the opportunity of writing by him so as to secure as far as possible by means of letters, these desirable objects. Nov. 11 [1823]. Messrs. Ellis & Bingham took passage with Capt. Starbuck, to Lahaina. The Ship Ganges, Capt. Coffin, sailed for the United States by which we sent some communications. Nov. 12 [1823]. In the Brig Owhyhee, which sailed this morning, Dr. &. Mrs. Blatchely took passage to Lahaina. A letter was received from Mr. Stewart dated at that place, in which it is stated that Mr. Mrs. 57 �/V<?v /2 Thurston had left Lahaina in good spirits & had reached Kairua on the 5th inst. after a very short passage. Their passage to Lahaina as well as that of Mr. Stewart's had been uncommonly tedious. -- The congregation at this place being deprived of the labors of its customary teachers, Mr. Ely gave out the hymns, Honorii offered the first prayer, & made some remarks, & Kanae, a sober and hopeful native teacher made the concluding prayer. NOVEMBER 12, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 452 Capt. Geo. B. Chase of the Ship Alexander, set sail from this port for Nantucket. Communications were forwarded by him bot h from this station & from Lahaina, to America. N o v . 13 [1823]. Messrs. Chamberlain, Loomis, & Harwood went to Waititi, & called on Taumuarii & Kaahumanu. Taumuarii is quite ill though somewhat better than he has been. The Brig Waverly from Lahaina, came to anchor there last night in order to take them to Maui to attend the council. We received a letter from Mr. Thurston, stating that he and his family arrived at Kairua on the 5 th ins. & that the Gov. had accommodated them with a large & fully good house, built for Kaahumanu when she resided at K. before. In this he had deposited his effects & taken up his lodgings. -N o v . 14 [1823]. Capt. Gardner & Capt. Kelly took tea at the mission house & spent the evening. Capt. Kelly has been obliged to heave out his ship to stop a leak which admitted the water so fast for many days before he reached this port as to require the vigorous and almost constant action of two pumps to keep her from sinking. Nov. 15 [1823]. The brig Waverly arrived from Lahaina and brought letters on the subject of the contemplated voyage. The king is really in ernest about going to England, and Capt. Starbuck proposed to take the king & his company & to entertain them much at his own expense only for the compensation of certain privileges for the ships of his owners touching and ?recruiting here. But Capt. S. refuses to take Mr. Ellis & family, though the king & Karaimoku very much desire it & have offered to pay his passage. The brethren returned an answer to Mr. Bingham's letter by the Waverly which sails this evening in which they recommended in consideration of Mrs. E's health, that Mr. E. should accompany the king, if a passage could be obtained for NOVEMBER 15, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 453 himself & family. Sabbath Nov. 15 [1823]. At the native service in the mor ni ng Mr. G. read the hymns, & in the afternoon Mr. Ely. The other parts of the service were very decently & apparently acceptably performed by John Honorii. Mr. Ely preached in Eng. from Acts 17.26 "But now commandeth all men everywhere to repent." A company of natives belonging to the Prince Kauikeouli commenced work in clearing out a fish pond in the neighborhood of the mission house, but upon being spoken to on the subject and questioned as to the propriety of working on the Sabbath, they immediately desisted & apparently very cheerfully. Nov. 19 [1823]. Very early this morning, by the Ship L'Aigle, the king arrived from Lahaina, & by the Cleopatra's Barge, the Waverly & other vessels, the principal chiefs who had been assembled in council with him there, together with Messrs. Ellis & Bingham. The arrangements for the voyage of the king are nearly completed, & they have come to this place to take in supplies & complete the outfit ^<3 �/V<?/ / 7 /?2.3 of the king and his attendants. No inducements can prevail on Capt. S. to take a missionary as an instructor and interpreter for the king. This afternoon Mr. Ellis preached to a pretty full congregation of the chiefs & their attendants. It is one year this day since the reinforcements embarked at N. Haven for these isles of the Pacific. Twelve months have elaped since the missionary company standing on the verge of their country, in full view of the ship, which was about to convey them from their loved native shores, from fathers & mothers, from sisters & brothers, from many beloved and bound to their hearts by the tenderest ties, & encircled by a multitude of relatives & friends, & those who love Zion joined in the anthem, "Wake isles of the South your redemption is nigh" &c. and after having been affectionately commended to the care of a watchful overruling & kind providence, unburdened the full heart with NOVEMBER 19, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 434 the last living testimony that they could ever personally give each other on earth of friendship & affection, & interchanged their mutual pledges of remembrance in the hymn "Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love." Then gave the parting hand in hope of meeting & mingling their notes of joy & praise on the shores of blissful eternity. The eventful year, crowned as it has been with the signal mercies of the Lord has brought us so much nearer to the close of the voyage of mortal life, & greatly increased our obligations of gratitude to him who hears the prayers of Zion & continues his faithfulness & loving kindness to us. Nov. 21 [1823]Yesterday & today Mrs. Bingham & Mrs. Ruggles have been specially employed in cutting & fitting dresses of rich figured satin for the Queen Kamamalu who is now making preparation to accompany the king. A number of females have been at the mission house busily employed with their needles in this work. Nov. 22 [1823]. Finished the roof [of] the printing house. -- Received a letter from Mr. Stewart at Lahaina in which he says, "Our watchword still is "all's w e l l ." Sabbath Nov. 23 [1823]. -- The native service was conducted in the morning by Mr. Bingham. The house was full. The audience was interesting, consisting of the king, & many of the principal chiefs. At their request, prayers were offered for the protection of Jehovah to be vouchsafed to the king & his associates in their contemplated voyage, that they might be greeted upheld & blessed in foreign lands & return in peace to their native country. With reference to the tour, & with a design to furnish them with matter for contemplation during their absence & to fix their thoughts on heaven & heavenly things Mr. Bingham preached from Heb. 11.16. "But now they desire a better country that is an heavenly." With much the same design, & more particularly to assist the voyagers to make their voyage profitable, & to guard their minds from forgetting to Lord while long separated from his Sanctuary Mr. Ellis preached an animated discourse in the afternoon to nearly the same attentive audience from Ps. 107. 23, 24. "They that go down to the sea in ships that do business in great waters, these see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep." In the interval between these two services Mr. B. at the particular request of Karaimoku who felt unable to come to Church, preached at his house in the fort on the nature & importance of �repentance. He conducted religious service at the house of Kaahumanu in the evening. -- Mr. Goodrich preached in Eng. at the usual hour from Rev. 3.20. "Behold I stand at the door & knock, if any man hear my voice and open the door I will come in to him & will sup w ith him & he w ith me. Nov. 24 [1823]. Since the return of Messrs. Ellis & Bingham from Lahaina they have been diligent in making out communications to the Secretaries of the Lon. Miss. Soc. & of the A. Board, with particular reference to the king's contemplated tour to be forwarded by the L'Aigle, & Mr. C. has been engaged also in furnishing duplicates of their letters to be sent partly by the L'Aigle & partly by other conveyances. Capt. S. made a signal for sailing but did not ?start his anchor. Nov. 25 [1823]. The L'Aigle got under weigh and continued standing off and on during the day. She has taken on board large quantities of potatoes, pumpkins, taro & poe, considerable numbers of goats, fowls, hogs, & several head of neat cattle, for fresh provisions. -- The king does not appear to be in so much haste as would suit the Captain, who has now waited for some time for his preparation. The illlness both of Karaimoku & Taumuarii may probably detain the king some days, if not entirely prevent his departure. Wednesday [Nov] 26 [1823]. Public lecture as usual. Mr. C. put on board Gov. Adams' schooner, at his request, some pieces of plank from the Ruby, for seats in the church at Kairua. The king still delays his embarkation. As Mr. B. attended evening prayers with the king & his family, he perceived or thought he perceived that Capt. S. was intending to take with him John Rives the Frenchman as in interpreter. Since the king & chiefs returned from Lahaina it has been the custom of Mr. Ellis and Mr. Bingham to attend evening prayers not only with the king, but with several of the chiefs at their respective houses. Thursday. Nov. 27. 1823. An interesting day to the people wh ich will doubtless be memorable in the history of the nation. About 10 o'clock A.M. the king took an affectionate leave of his people, leaving the wharf in the boats of the L.Aigle, & accompanied by his favorite wife Kamamalu, Boke & his wife Twini, Naihikukui, Kekuanaoa, & Manuia, amidst the wailings of the multitudes that thronged the shore and the roaring of cannon, embarked on board the L'Aigle bound to London which was standing off an[d] on at the mouth of the harbor. -- Two of the five wives which he had when the mission arrived he has put away as we suppose some time since. Two of the three remaining he has left behind. The government of the Islands & the public business of the king he has left in the hands of Karaimoku & Kaahumanu and nominated Kauikioull his little brother to be his successor in case he should not return. Under the steady management of those w hom the government is left we apprehend no embarrassment to the cause of the mission, in consequence of the absence of the king & queen, for though the king has been decidedly a patron to the mission, yet his loose habits have never ceased to have an opposite tendency. We cannot but NOVEMBER 27, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 457 hope the effects of this singular & unlooked for enterprise of the king will be salutary on his own mind and manners, & on the general improvement of the nation and in some way facilitate the work of the mission. The prospect of this would have appeared to us however much more fair had Mr. Ellis been allowed to accompany the king as an interpreter & guide instead of the man whom the Captain seems to have chosen in his place. Karaimoku assures us that it is by secret manoevre, and not by the agreement or consent of the chiefs that John Rives has gone as interpreter. Karaimoku & other chiefs very politely ^2. �27 /y^3 accompanied the king and his company on board. The ship continued standing off and on till 3 o'clock P.M. then stood out to sea and receded from our sight. Nov. 28 [1823]. We were called to attend the funeral of Keoua the gov. of Maui, who died suddenly yesterday. He was unwell when he came down with the other chiefs from Lahaina, but we did not apprehend that his illness was dangerous till we heard of his death. He had given diligent attention to instruction both before and after the establishment of the station at Lahaina; he had also appeared serious, & had decidedly befriended the missionaries at Maui. But it is still difficult to form a correct judgement of his Christian character. "Man giveth up the ghost and where is he?" -- The corpse followed by a concourse of people was brought from the village to the church where a discourse was delivered by Mr. Ellis to a crowded auditory of attentive hearers, then conveyed back in decent order and interred in the fort. The Ship Paragon arrived from Tauai & the Brig Tamahorelani in which Mr. Whitney came up as passenger. He left his wife and little NOVEMBER 28, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE ^58 ones with Mr. Mrs. Bishop whom he desires to retain at that post at least a year if Mr. T. will consent to take Mr. Ely in his stead during that period. He feels the need of the assistance of an ordained missionary not only to aid the work of the station but direct him in further preparation to receive ordination to which he is still looking forward. -- A Danish Ship arrived from the Coast. In compliance with the invitation of Capt. Gardner, most of the mission family took tea with him on board the Ship Maria. -- A refugee from the ship Globe who had been taken up by the government and lodged in the fort, made his escape & came to us & begged of us to conceal him. This we of course declined, and very fully & decidedly advised, and urged him to return to his ship. Nov. 29 [1823]. Much to our surprize & regret, we find this morning, that Mr. Whitneys trunk containing his best clothing, together with his bible, & 20 sermons which he had written in the native language, [crossed out: & one or two of Mr. Bingham's which he had bo rrowed to study the language], & the journal of the station at Tauai for several months, must have been stolen out of the house last night previous to the bolting of the doors as the family retired to rest. Some natives who brought a hog to sell last evening & who passed to and fro thro' the house, are suspected. We obtained leave of Karaimoku to whom we complained, to search their houses, & also a brig on board which one of them was about to embark for Maui. A thorough but fruitless search was made, not even the slightest notice of the trunk or of its contents could any where by found. -- On the night of the 26 ins. the bars of the cow yard were stolen, (and a young calf was missing which we had much reason to fear was stolen also: But it appeared that its dam had led it away NOVEMBER 29, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 459 and so effectually did it as to elude our diligent search. The cow however being shut up during the day was let out just at evening & directly pointed out to us the place of its concealment about 3/4 of a mile distant. The pleasure of recovering the calf which we value at 30 doll, was much increased by this instance of the sagacity of our Caledonian cow.) Sabbath Nov. 30 [1823]. A number of chiefs being at Waititi Mr. Ellis preached there in the morning & Mr. Bingham in the afternoon; Mr. Bingham at this place in the morning & Mr. Whitney in the afternoon. -- Many of the principal chiefs were present, & the house 5 ^3 �was full. hearers. -- Mr. Ely preached in English to a respectable number of Dec. 1 [1823]. Attended a prayer meeting at the church in the afternoon & at the mission house in the evening, in connexion with the thousands of Israel. D e c . 2 [1823]. Eight Brigs & Schooners, set sail nearly at the same time this morning, for the windward, having on board most of the principal chiefs who had been assembled on account of the king's departure, among whom were Karaimoku & Hoapiri, for Maui, & Gov. Adams & Naihe for Hawaii, by way of Lahaina. Stephen Pupuhi who had been attached to Boki goes up now with Karaimoku to assist the brethren at Lahaina. In the Brig Arab Capt. Meeks, Mr. Ely & Mr. Whitney sailed for Lahaina, the latter intending to proceed to Kairua in pursuance of the object of his present visit. The sight from our door of eight vessels under native commanders, spreading their white sails to the breeze, leaving the harbor with great regularity, & stretching along together off the bay of Waititi, was truly beautiful and striking, & gives a timely impression of the advancement the natives are making in navigation, of the facility & comfort with which they pass from island to island for pleasure or business, & of their rapid progress towards a happy state of civilization. Mr. Ellis made an unsuccessful application to the Mentor of Bremen for a passage for himself & family to Canton, and also to the DECEMBER 2, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 460 Ship Gen. Hamilton bound for Canton. -- The printing house is so nearly completed that Mr. L. & Mr. B. have removed & set up the press there, with the hope of putting it soon into operation. D e c . 3 [1823]. After the public lecture, the brethren met to consider the expediency of hiring laborers to perform mechanical service for the mission while we possess so much strength & mechanical skill among ourselves. We hold ourselves bound to employ our strength & skill in a manner to save the expense of hired labor where we can do it without interfering with the obvious claims of that kind of missionary labor which cannot be trusted to hired hands. Very few days works have yet been hired by the mission since its commencement, [sic] D e c . 4 [1823]. Mr. B. has been employed during the past & present day in leveling & bracing the printing press & laying the stone, & Mr. L. convering the room with mats to guard against dust. Messrs. C. & G. have secured the Ruby which had been liberated from her fastening. D e c . 5 [1823]. Mr. &. Mrs. Ruggles with their domestics lined the walls of the printing house within with tapa pasted on wit h native poi or paste made of baked taro. This afternoon Mr. B. conducted the funeral services at the interment of a young child of Mr. Allen's at Waititi. Sabbath [Dec] 7 [1823]. The brethren at this station were enabled to hold six religious meetings at three different places. Mr. G. preached in English from Mark 6.12. "And they went out and preached that men should repent." Messrs. Ellis & Bingham preached each at Honoruru & Waititi. Messrs. C. & L. with Honorii, Karaioulu & Kanae went to a valley lying to the N. W. about 2 miles distant where H. addressed the natives in a very appropriate manner. Thus is the seed sown; God alone give the increase. Mon. D e c . 8 [1823]. Dr. B. & his wife & Mr. Ely returned this morning from Lahaina with the welcome news that Mrs. Richards had been made ' �the happy mother of a son. DECEMBER 9, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 461 Tues. Dec. 9 [1823]. Messrs. G. & C. & L. assisted by two kind men engaged in breaking up the old Ruby. Mr. C. borrowed of Mr. Dana 500 doll, cash & gave a draft on the Tr. of the Bd. for 700 doll, including [crossed out: the cash borrowed on an old account] a debt previously contracted. Fri. [Dec] 12 [1823]. The illness of Kaahumanu at Waititi has drawn a considerable number of people to that place to attend on her according to the custom of the country when any chief is pronounced to be sick. Sab. Dec. 14 [1823]. After the labors of the week which have been unusually excessive, some of us hail the sabbath as a season rest & others as a day for increased action. Mr. Bingham preached to the native & to the English congregations at Honoruru & to the people at Waititi. Mr. Ellis preached both at H. & W. -- Capt. Blanchard sailed in the Octavia for Hawaii. Wed. Dec. 17 [1823]. Mr. Whitney arrived from Kairua & Lahaina where he left the families well. He not only failed of obtaining his wishes repsecting the aid of Mr. Bishop for a year, but came to the resolution to give up his claim to the aid of Mr. Ely provided he would go to Kaavaroa where Naihe & Kapiolani were very solicitous to have an instructor. Fri. Dec. 19 [1823]. This day has been marked by the birth of a son to Mr. & Mrs. Ely, which is to bear the respected name of a distinguished friend of the mission Joseph H a r v e v . -- Messrs. Ellis & Bingham, having revised and enlarged the collection of hymns designed for the use of the natives, the brethren met this evening & resolved to publish them without delay as the press is now ready, & the people who can read very desirous to be supplied with this book. Sat. Dec. 20 [1823]. Mr. Loomis having been some time engaged in regulating the new printing house, & the various apparatus connected with his work, commenced setting up the "Hawaiian Hvmns. Songs to Jehovah the true G o d " - as their title imports. In the latter part of last night, Mr. G., Dr. B., Mr. C. & Mr. L. DECEMBER 20, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 462 with 5 hired men & the domestics of Mr. R. took advantage of a high tide & hauled aground near the shore the remaining part of the old Ruby's hull now cut down nearly level with the surface of the water. Thus we have the prospect of securing even the lowest of her plank & timbers. Sabbath, Dec. 21 [1823]. We are happy to see that not the slightest disorder has yet appeared as the consequence of the king's departure, on the other hand Karaimoku is making special efforts to secure the observance of the sabbath & directly discountenancing the practice of kindling fires & cooking food on this sacred day. Kaahumanu attended service both in the morning & afternoon & spent the interval of 3 hours at the mission house exhibiting a more familiar & friendly air than usual. The church has been well filled & Messrs. Ellis, Bingham & Whitney preached in succession. Monday Dec. 22 [1823]. The brethren had a meeting to consider the expediency or inexpediency of affording more aid to Hawaii than has yet been allotted to that island. The claims of Kaavaroa the residence of Naihe & Kapiolani we have not felt quite willing to pass ^5* �Z>g<c.2.<p/P23 by unheeded. Mr. Whitney having signified a readiness to struggle along alone at Tauai, at least with a little occasional help, till more help can be obtained from America or until he can have advice from the Pru. Com. and Mr. Ely having signified a willingness to be associated with Messrs. Thurston & Bishop, the brethren with a view to meet the claims of Kaavaroa and its neighborhood voted 'that Mr. Ely would have the approbation of the mission, to remove to Kairua, provided it should be agreeable to the brethren stationed there'. The brethren at Lahaina had by a joint letter expressed their views in a manner that perfectly acccorded with the spirit of this resolution. Mr. Ellis's opinion also fully coincides with ours as to the DECEM BE R 22, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 463 expediency of this measure. The grand objection which might be urged against a temporary arrangement of this sort is to be found in the inconvenience or insecurity of Mr. W.'s family being so m uc h alone and at such a distance not only from all the branches of the mission but also from the residence of any foreigner. But having been many months alone at Waimea, & having a familiar acquaintance of four years with the people, he considers his family safe, and as to the inconvenience of such a lonely situation he submits to that voluntarily under present circumstances, & most decidedly approves of the measure with the hope that the greatest good will thus be promoted. Another objection though far less weighty, did not escape our notice, that is the excess of the expense of living at Kairua above that at Tauwai, but this we hope will in a good measure be obviated by drawing in more effectually the patronage of Naihe & Kapiolani whose benefit is particularly sought in the present movement. Dec. 23 [1823]. Karaimoku, who went out of the harbor yesterday in a small schooner, & struck against a rock, & soon put back to repair the trifling injury, set sail again today, by whom we send articles for Messrs. Richards & Stewart & Thurston. This chief is uniformly ready to oblige us by transporting gratuitously from one island to another, both missionaries, and their goods. We. Dec. 24 [1823]. Married publicly by Mr. Bingham, at the usual weely lecture, Paiti to Phoebe both natives of the Society Islands, and servants of Mr. & Mrs. Ellis. The parties were decently dressed & appeared with becoming propriety; both subscribed their names as the contracting parties & Auna & Taumi set down theirs as witnesses. Dec. 25 [1823]. Last night a severe thunder storm was experienced at DECEMBER 25, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 464 this place. An unusually heavy clap of thunder, instantaneously following a most vivid & dazzling flash of lightning led us to conclude that some place near us must have been struck by it. This morning we learned that the flag staff at the battery on Puncbowl Hill, just back of us, was struck & displaced by the lightning, three hogs killed, and a man considerably injured by the same stroke. The rain was plenteous. The darkness of the night; the flash & blaze of successive lightnings, the sudden explosion & loud roll of thunder as it were from the mountains to the Ocean & from the ocean to the mountains, & the occasional roaring of the sea heard when the thunder ceased, all contributed to render the scene truly sublime, & to awaken the feeling of dependance on the power & protection of that almighty Being who thus rends the heavens & shakes the earth at pleasure. D e c . 26 [1823]. Mr. Whitney having visited all the brethren & sisters at this & at the two windward stations, in the course of a month, took leave of the family & embarked in the Schr. Eos for Tauai, to maintain his post alone when Mr. Bishop shall leave it. -- Mr. L. struck off a proofsheet of the first 12 pages of the hymns. �Sabbath D e c . 28 [1823]. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning to natives, & Mr. Bingham in the afternoon. Mr. B. preached also to the English congregation from Jer. 23.22 "But if they had stood in my counsel, & had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way and from the evil of their doings," maintaining that the word of God faithfully preached is the grand efficacious means of producing repentance & reformation, as it rouses men from their deathlike slumbers, exhibits the claims of holy law, exposes the odious & ruinous nature of sin, demolishes the refuges of lies in which the heart by nature loves to trust, leads the sinner helpless, to the foot of the cross, presents a dying, [line at tattered bottom of page 464 is undecipherable] DECMEBER 28, 1823 ***** MS. PAGE 465 confidence, through whom the joys of heaven are proclaimed, & the hope of forgiveness inspired; thus the sinner is persuaded to repent & to become reconciled to God. How benevolelnt then the design, & how glorious the effects of the faithful Christian ministry not only in reclaiming the tribes, nations & kingdoms of men to their allegiance to their Maker, & fitting them for eternal glory. 1824 Jan. 1. 1824. -- Having obtained help of the Lord we all continue unto the present time from which we look back on the past wit h gratitude and forward on the future with hope, as we are allowed to enter on the new year, under highly encouraging indications of providence. Among these indications favorable to the progress of our work, we notice a new excitement among the people to obtain books connected with the fact that an edition of 2000 copies of the hymns are now in the press, shortly to be put into their hands. Also the willingness of great numbers thro'out the islands to hear the gospel whenever they have an opportunity & the very regular attendance of the chiefs on public worship, and the disposition of some of them to discontinue thieving, which has hitherto had high countenance. In reference to this point we are happy to notice that Kaikioeva, sent back to us today from Lahaina, Mr. Whitney's trunk and most of its contents which had been stolen on the 20 of Nov. The young prince Kauikeouli, caused his k a h u . his chief steward, to be removed & discarded because he encouraged stealing, lest, as he said, he should himself be charg[e]able with that fault. -- Opiia who was one of the wives of the Late Tamehameha, as she sat at tea with the family some days since, said she had in her possession a large silver spoon with the initials of Mr. Bingham's name which she had deciphered on the handle. It had been stolen from Mr. B. nearly two years ago. ^7 ;7 � https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/8b990cd21b5de20a6453bd138644c58a.pdf 478f872f91357c0d188ad3254c7cde4d PDF Text Text SANDWICH ISLAND MISSION JOURNAL to ABCFM, Boston - 1824 JANUARY 1, 1824 ****** MS. PAGE 465 Jan. 1. 1824. -- Having obtained help of the Lord we all continue unto the present time from which we look back on the past with gratitude and forward with hope, as we are allowed to enter on the new year, under highly encouraging indications of providence. Among these indications favorable to the progress of our work, we notice a new excitement among the people to obtain books connected with the fact that an edition of 2000 copies of the hymns are now in the press, shortly to be put into their hands. Also the willingness of great numbers thro'out the islands to hear the gospel whenever they have an opportunity & the very regular attendance of the chiefs of public worship, and the disposition of some of them to discountenance thieving, which has hitherto had high countenance. In reference to this point we are happy to notice that Kaikioeva, sent back to us, today from Lahaina, Mr. Whitney's trunk and most of its contents which had been stolen on the 28 of Nov. The young prince Kauikeouli, caused his kahu, his chief steward, to be removed & discarded because he encouraged stealing, lest as he said, he should himself be charg[e]able with that fault. --Opiia who was one of the wives of the late Tamehameha, as she sat at tea with the family some days since, said she had in her possession a large silver spoon with the initials of Mr. Bingham's name which she had deciphered on the handle. It had been stolen from Mr. B. nearly two years ago. Opiia said she received it from one of her women who JANUARY 1, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 466 had it from a boy. She sent immediately for it and very cheerfully restored it. At our prayer & conference meeting this evening we felt our hearts encouraged to stand up to our work, with the most cheering prospect 'that our labor shall not be in vain in the Lord.' Sabbath Jan 4th [1824]. The native services were conducted by Messrs. Bingham & Ellis. Mr. B. preached also in Eng. on the evidences by which the Christian may know that he shall enter into his heavenly inheritance, from Gen. 15.8, "And he said whereby shall I know that I shall inherit?" Jan. 5 [1824]. By Mr. Jones & Capt. Cole, who sailed in the Paragon for Boston by way of Canton, the brethren forwarded a number of letters to American friends. Jan. 9 [1824]. No favorable opportunity presenting itself for Mr. Ruggles to proceed to Waiakea, & his men who had volunteered to accompany him thither growing impatient of delay, he asked the advice of the brethren as to the expediency of his revisiting Tauai again for a season. As the Champion is about to touch there & will give him a passage, & as he may perhaps be more advantageously employed there than here, & be more likely to retain his domestics whose services he values as of considerable importance, the brethren voted him liberty to return till a way should appear to be more open for proceeding to the windward. -- Mr. L. having worked off one sheet of the hymns, & set another form stuck off a proof of 12 more pages. Jan. 10 [1824]. Messrs. Goodrich & Chamberlain, being much exhausted with hard labor in breaking up the Ruby, suspended their excessive toil today, the former experiencing some pain in the breast. Sabbath [Jan] 11 [1824]. More people came to meeting than could find room in the church. Mr. Bingham preached twice for the natives, & Mr. Ely . [last line on page 466 undecipherable] �JANUARY 12, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 467 Jan. 12 [1824]. The conversation at the breakfast table turned on the causes of delay to the occupying of Waiakea. As the brethren and sisters assigned to that post were desirous to proceed, & no one would be responsible for their detension provided a conveyance could be obtained, but more, especially as Dr. B. offered himself to go with them on account of Mrs. G's health, which he considered no valid objection to their removal, a meeting was called to consider the expediency of chartering a small schooner under the command of Mr. Hunnewell which it was soon ascertained might be obtained for the purpose of transporting the detachment with their effects for one hundred dollars. Before noon it was unamimously resolved to charter the schooner & make immediate preparation for their embarkation. The grand reasons for taking this measure are the same which have for months pressed upon our minds and which have been before stated in favor of occupying Waiakea at all.# [Note at bottom of page 467: #An additional reason for taking this step now is to give Mr. Ellis an opportunity of making some further surveys of the harbor at Hido, the volcano in the interior, & a house of ancient gods near Kairua, and also to assist in the planting of the station.] Thus in a few hours the aspect of things respecting that station is entirely changed -- Mr. Ruggles who had carried some of his trunks on board the Champion to go to Tauai, hurried on board to recover them, & she soon got under weigh. Private letters, letters to the Missionary Rooms, & a copy of our journal up to Oct. 3, were sent to America by Capt. Preble [Champion]. Jan. 13 [1824]. The Champion which lost the breeze just at the mouth of the harbor yesterday & was obliged to put back, sailed today. By Capt. P. Mr. B. sent to the Cor. Sec. a carved & corded staff or spear manufactured in the Society or neighboring Islands, & presented as a token of friendship by Karaimoku to Mr. Bingham on his arrival at Hawaii. By the hand of Mr. Shaw, passenger, Mr. B. sends to the Treasurer a cane the manufacture of these islands, presented him by the young chief Keariiahonui. JANUARY 14, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 468 Jan. 14. [1824]. This morning Messrs. Ellis, Bingham, Goodrich and Chamberlain called on Kaahumanu & Taurmuarii, with a view to obtain their approbation of the measures we are pursuing with respect to Waiakea, and to get her to send a man to facilitate the establishment of the station there. She at first said they ought not to go till she was ready to go with them. But as the time of her going is so very uncertain, & our reasons for wishing to proceed without delay were stated to her, she said it was well for them to go & that she would moreover send a man to procure them lodgings, &c. Jan. 15 [1824]. All busily employed in preparing for the embarkation. Mr. Ely resolves to take this opportunity to go with his family to Kairua in the same schooner, as she will touch there on her return. Dr. B. also concludes to take Mrs. Blatchely with him to Waiakea. It is thought needful too for Mr. Chamberlain, and Mr. Ellis to go on with the detachment & to return in the schr. Thus a considerable movement is contemplated, and the bustle is not much unlike that of bees about to swarm. -- Brother Ellis conducted our weekly prayer meeting this evening, & addressed the family in an interesting and affectionate manner, recommending watchfulness, steadfastness, perseverance, union, brotherly affection and trust in God, from the words of the Apostle to the Gentiles, "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong." �Jan. 16 [1824]. Gladly would we be excused from recording the faults of our members or the censures which the Church is required to pass on delinquents, did not historical fidelity & our duty to our patrons require it. -- The case of W"". K. is still a source of unfeigned grief to his brethren. Since the church required & he promised a public confession, he has for more than 3 months continued to wander without giving any account of himself to his brethren tho he was furnished with lodgings in the house of Honorii and required to attach himself JANUARY 16, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 469 to the family, as one of our number. Last evening Mr. Bingham found him in the village and with some difficulty induced him to come to the house and give his brethren some account of himself. Some time was spent with him last evening after the lecture, & the church met again this morning to consider his case. The reasons he assigned for not complying with the voice of the church and with his own promise, are his absence at Waiava about 12 miles distant where he had been on account of the sickness and death of his sister-in-law, & his own illness since his return. These considerations were allowed to have their own weight but his backwardness & long delay to acknowledge publicly his faults, which he might have done before he went to Waiava or since his return, & his refusal, even to remain in the family which the brethren think necessary in order to save him if possible, rendered it in their view necessary again to require him to attach himself to the family, & to make a confession to which he before & now again assented, & till that should be done to suspend him from their communion. Much pains were taken to make him fully understand the nature and design of this measure, & the vote to suspend him was passed. In the afternoon the family were differently and more pleasantly employed, & the sailing of the little schr. Waterwitch but lately employed by Commodore Stewart, but now under the command of Mr. James Hunnewell who came to the islands with us, will long be remembered with interest. On board this little bark freighted with missionary baggage embarked Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich, Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles with their two little daughters, for Waiakea & Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely who go to sojourn with them a few months, Mr. & Mrs. Ely and their little son for Kairua, Mr. Ellis & Mr. Chamberlain who go to assist in planting the station and to make some surveys to collect information. -- Messrs. Bingham and Loomis & their families accompanied them on board, where just befpre the parting salutations were interchanged between those who stay & those who go, Mr. B. commended them by prayer JANUARY 16, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 470 to the protection & blessing of the Ruler of the Seas and the gracious Lord of Missions. They must needs go by Lahaina having a letter from Kaahumanu addressed to Karaimoku now at that place requesting him to send on a man to provide for those who were to be stationed at Waikea. It may be not improper to add here that they had a favorable passage to Lahaina where they arrived and landed on the night of Saturday the!7tt* and were received with welcome but with much surprize by the mission family there, where they spent the Sabbath & Mr. Ellis preached twice to pretty full congregations of the people. On Monday, having obtained the authorized messenger of Karaimoku, together with the full approbation & cooperation of that interesting chief, they embarked again, having now 30 souls on board & passed through the channel between Morokai & Maui, hoping to catch the regular N. E. trades off the windward part of the latter, & to reach the bay of Hido within 36 hours from the time of their departure from Lahaina. But a wise providence ordered it otherwise, & they were obliged to beat almost continually against a strong head wind, six days and five 3 �nights, (two or three of the latter they were destitute of fuel) till just before evening on Saturday the 24. they cast anchor in a good harbor at Waiakea at the head of Hido bay. There by means of a canoe they landed & were kindly received by Maaro the head man of the place. Mr. Ellis preached twice on the sabbath to congregations of about 300 & on Monday he & all the brethren together with the messenger from Karaimoku, with a view to select a scite [sic] for the new establishment, examined a number of places in the neighborhood, & selected one deemed most eligible, near the landing place, & where the government engage to erect houses for Messrs. Goodrich & Ruggles. -- The remainder of the week was employed by Mr. Ellis, Dr. B., Mr. Ely, Mr. Chamberlain & Mr. Hunnewell, in an interesting tour to the volcano about 40 miles from Waiakea, at the foot of Mauna Roa. JANUARY 16, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 471 This awful fiery gulf, which contains within its deep and capacious bosom, more than 20 smaller craters now in action, some emitting smoke, some flame, & others melted lava, is minutely described in the narrative of the tour made by the brethren last summer. On the succeeding Sabbath, Mr. Ellis preached four times in Waiakea and its neighborhood to small collections of the people as many of the natives had been called away to collect Sandalwood. It was a happy circumstance that he had an opportunity to spend two sabbaths there at the time of establishing the station, that he might make known the more fully the object of the mission and repeatedly call the attention of the people to the great salvation. In the mean time a school was opened by those designated to that post, & 15 childen & adults initiated. On Monday, Feb. 2, Mr. Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Ely, & Mr. Chamberlain, embarked and with a favorable passage came down the channel between Maui & Hawaii, & anchored at Kairua on the morning of the 4th. Where Mr. Ely joined Mr. Thurston who had for three months been preaching at that place & where Thos. Hopu has for more than a year been engaged in a school which now consists of about 50 pupils. Gov. Adams has built a church there 60 feet by 30, which is very neatly thatched with the leaf of the hala, furnished with a decent pulpit, carpeted with mats, and accommodated with a few seats. --Kairua is a promising field of Missionary labor, particularly as it is viewed in connexion with its populous neighborhood, & with the whole island of which it is the capital. Leaving that place on the evening of the 4th Messrs. Ellis & Chamberlain arrived in safety at Honoruru, & received a cordial welcome to their friends again. Thus has the fifth station been taken by the mission & thus are the laborers distributed through the whole extent of this group of islands. During Mr. Ellis's absence his wife for the most part was confined to JANUARY 16, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 472 her bed, has been at our house under the particular care of Mrs. Bingham & Mrs. Loomis. Mr. L. has been engaged in printing, & Mr. B. has maintained the ordinary public duties of the station, & superintended the press, visited the schools in the village of which there are now twenty, & once a week met with the native teachers. Monday, Feb. 9 [1824]. The Ship Gen. Gates which has for several years been in the South seas, & which lately brought us pleasing inteligence of the progress of the gospel in the South Sea Isles, being about to sail bound to Batavia by way of New Zealand, Mr. Ellis requested the brethren to give him their united opinion with respect to his seeking a passage in her to New Holland. The family tendered him most sincerely their sympathies on account of the long continued & distressing illness, & though his services are deemed so exceedingly important & his society so desirable that we are slow and reluctant �to part with him, yet with the hope of prolonging her life, by the voyage and by means of more able medical advice than can be obtained here, the brethren recommended his attempting to secure a passage for himself & family if Capt. Riggs would take them on reasonable terms. It may be proper here to remark that his hopes were here again frustrated & his way again hedged up. Feb. 10 [1824]. This morning Mr. & Mrs. Richards arrived from Lahaina in the Brig Inore, commanded by Karaimoku, in compliance with a previous request from Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, & were gladly welcomed to our habitation. Feb. 11 [1824]. The family met in Mrs. Bingham's room to give thanks to God for his gracious aid, & for a precious little son most kindly laid in her bosom this morning. -- Yesterday a similar mercy was shown to Mrs. Goodrich at Waiakea. Feb. 12 [1824]. Messrs. Richards, Bingham & Chamberlain visited one of the schools in the village, containing about 50 pupils taught partly on the Lancasterian plan, by two native teachers, Taumi & Kanearii. The order, attention, promptness & accuracy of the school FEBRUARY 12, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 473 in reading & spelling was such as to be highly creditable to the instructors and of course pleasing to us. [Feb] 14 [1824]. In compliance with the polite invitation of Mr. Crocker, to the family Messrs. Richards, Ellis, Chamberlain and Loomis participated in a well served dinner given by him. Sabbath Feb. 15 [1824]. Mr. Richards preached in Eng. from Mai. 3.16 Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another &c. Mr. Ellis preached to the natives in the morning & Mr. Bingham in the afternoon. Monday Feb. 16 [1824], Last night W*". Beals was violently seized at the house of his aunt in the village, with a disorder pronounced by Dr. Law to be inflamation of the liver, & brought to our house this morning in a state of insensibility from which no efforts which we or Dr. Law could make were able to see over him, & just before 11 o'clock P.M. suddenly closed his mortal career in the beginning of his days. Deeply afflicted with this sad & sudden & afflictive departure, the family who had stood around his dying couch while his mother and aunt sat by in tears to witness his last sigh, joined in a solemn prayer offered by Mr. Ellis partly in Eng. & partly in the native language. Feb. 18 [1824]. This afternoon we attended the funeral of W<". B. & paid him the last sad offices of kindness & endeavored to derive ourselves, & to impress on others, important lessons of instruction from the solemn event. A prayer was offered in English by Mr. Richards at the mission house, where a considerable number assembled. Then the corpse, borne by six youthful native teachers, who had been engaged with W*". in the work of instruction, preceded by a number of gentlemen, by the mission family, the native teachers & pupils, & followed by the mother & aunt & half sister, & by Taumuarii & Kaahumanu & other natives, was conveyed to the church, where an appropriate discourse was delivered by Mr. Ellis to a full & attentive congregation from first Pet. I. 24, 25. "All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth and the flower thereof falleth away: FEBRUARY 18, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 474 But the word of the Lord endureth forever." �At the interment Mr. Bingham made a short address & prayer. Thus descends to the grave this child of pleasing promise the flower of our schools, & with him the family cherished hope of his future usefulness, with which he had for more than three years been nurtured in the mission family. Feb. 19 [1824]. By letters received by the Barge from Waiakea we learn that the natives had raised a house for Mr. Ruggles & that Koahou a [crossed out: small] chief who had been instructed here, had arrived there with his people & was attentive to instruction & inclined to favor the cause of the mission. Feb. 26 [1824]. Mr. & Mrs. Bishop arrived safely at this place after a short passage from Tauai in the Cleopatra's Barge which has been so expeditious as to be absent but 5 days from this port. -- They have had a pleasant season of nearly 3 months at Tauai, assisted regularly in the schools which appear to flourish. Mr. B. has also commenced preaching in the native language. -- He administered the ordinance of the Lords Supper before he left. Feb. 27 [1824]. The brethren held a meeting for consultation with a view to fix on some uniform method for distributing the hymns & other books which we may publish for the people. After various arguments were advanced some in favor of a gratuitous distribution and others in favor of selling except to chiefs, excepting however elementary books, it was unanimously: Resolved that elementary books, & the first edition of the Hawaiian Hymns be distributed gratuitously among the people, but that efforts be made to interest the chiefs and people in the business of furnishing themselves with books by defraying the expense of the materials in any way not unfavorable to the interests of the mission. FEBRUARY 28, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 475 Sat. Feb. 28 [1824]. Karaimoku proposing to go to the windward in the Cleopatra's Barge, & having kindly offered to convey Mr. & Mrs. Bishop to Kairua the day has been much occupied in shipping their baggage & making preparation. -- The chief requested that every thing might be put on board as he intended to sail on Sabbath evening. Mr. Bingham suggested to him that if he would wait till after the Sabbath & the monthly concert, the Hymns would probably be in readiness for distribution, to which he very obligingly consented as it would be a convenience to us all. Sabbath Feb. 29 [1824]. Mr. Bishop preached in English from the words of the Psalmist "It is good for me to draw near to God, and in the evening administered the sacrament of the Supper. We met in the room occupied by Mr. & Mrs. Ellis. The communicants on this occasion were Mr. & Mrs. Richards, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop, Mr. & Mrs. Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Bingham, Mr. & Mrs. Loomis, Mr. Chamberlain, Honorii & Sandwich, and a Tahitian female convert in Mr. E's family. Monday March 1 [1824]. Early this morning the loud wailing of the natives announced the sudden death of a considerable chief Keeaumokuereere who resided near a pleasant grove of cocoanuts between us & the harbor. The place was much frequented by people from all parts of the village who kept up the wailing through the day. In the afternoon Mr. Ellis addressed the people who assembled for the prayer meeting, in an animated manner, from the language of that primary petition which every true disciple is taught of Christ to offer from the heart "They kingdom come." -- In the evening the family joined again to offer with the thousands of Israel the same petition. Today Mr. Loomis finished setting the types for the last sheet of the hymns. 4 �March 2nd [1824]. This afternoon the funeral of Keeaumoku (who was an older chief than Gov. Cox, tho often called by the same native name) was attended in decent order. The corpse was conveyed from his MARCH 2, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 476 late residence to the place of worship where a sermon was delivered by Mr. Bingham. After which the remains were conveyed to village & interred in the fort. As the procession entered the village, the crowd became immensely large thronging the way on both sides for a considerable distance. But those who were not particularly connected with the deceased, or concerned in his burial were not admitted into the fort, but were left without the gate. Foreseeing this Mr. Bingham ascended the wall before the gate was shut, and taking his stand near it, being elevated about 12 feet above the multitude without, while Mr. E. was attending the burial, called the attention of the people & preached to them "Jesus & the resurrection." In the evening at a meeting for business were passed, viz.: the following votes 1. Voted that antecedent to the formation of any new local church in the islands, the laborers at any station including any ordained missionary be a committee to examine and recommend candidates for admission to the church, and that candidates thus recommended, may after suitable probation & thorough instruction, with the approbation of a majority of the members of the church be received to the membership at any station. 21y. Voted that Honorii be removed to the station at Kairua with a view to enable the brethren at that station to extend their labors to Kaavaroa (sometimes Kaawaloa). The particular reason for this vote is the offer of Mr. Ely to reside at Kaavaroa with the aid of Hopu, & the application of Mr. T. & Mr. E. for Honorii to be sent up. It will be left with the brethren there to determine which of the two shall remain at Kairua, and which shall be attached to Mr. Ely. Naihe & Kapiolani offer to build Mr. E. a good house, furnish him with fresh water &c. & to erect a church for the maintenance of public worship. 31y. Voted that on the publication of any new work at the mission press, within two years from this date, each of the brethren be allowed for his own private use 12 copies, & that our fellow laborers in the Society Islands, & Messrs. Tyerman & Bennet of the Dep. be presented each with a copy, the Missionary Societies in the Theological Seminaries at Andover & Princeton 3 copies each, the MARCH 2, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 477 American Board 3 Doz. & the For. Miss. School 1 / 2 Doz. 4 1 y. Voted that it is desirable that a general meeting of the brethren of the stations be held as often as once a year if the opportunity for assembling should occur. March 4 [1824]. Early this morning a messenger came from the Cleopatra's Barge to inform us that she was ready to sail. -- Messrs. Bishop & Richards & their wives made all possible dispach to get on board, but before they could get to the beach she was out of the harbor. Their apprehensions that they must be too late, were soon agreeably removed when on arriving at the beach they found that Karaimoku had kindly left a boat to take them on board, as he was obliged to avail himself of the morning breeze to get out of harbor. Capt. Blanchard also kindly lent his boat to take the sisters on board. Messrs. Bingham & Ellis accompanied them on board the vessel as she waited for them in the roadstead. Mr. Ellis commits his eldest daughter to the care of Mrs. Bishop & his second daughter to Mrs. Richards. It continued calm till 11 o'clock; mean while we sent off �a boat, with a bottle of milk & a goat which gives milk particularly for the comfort of Mrs. R's babe which returns better than it came, and other articles which had been left. Soon after a breeze from sea spring up & wafted them peacefully toward Lahaina till out of sight. Karaimoku is at length detained here on account the illness of Keeaumoku (Gox. Cox) which begins to be considered dangerous. March 9 [1824]. Gov. Adams arrived here on account of the alarming illness of Cox, his brother. Arrived also from America the ship Parthian 140 days from Boston having on board for the mission 10 barrels of Pork and ?Flour -- & 2 boxes, together with letters from the Cor. Sec. & Treas. of the Board & other friends, Newspapers, & pamphlets particularly the Miss. Herald from March 1823 to Oct. inclusive, and the 14 Report of the Board. As good water to a thirsty soul so is good news from a far MARCH 9, 1824 ***** M,S. PAGE 4-7K 478 country. Mrs. Ellis having been with us since the 17. of Jan. removed back to their thatched house, because they could no longer trust their servants with the care of their property there. It is a grief to us to have her in her feeble state subjected to the uncomfortableness of their thatched cottage, but Mr. E. hopes soon to get into his stone house if no opportunity occurs for return to England. March 13th [1824]. A letter received by Mr. C. from Dr. B. at Waiakea states the brethren & sisters there were well; that Mr. Ruggles was moving into the house built for him by the natives, & that Mr. G. would shortly move into one built for him. Dr. B. in an excursion of 10 days had ascended to the top of the lofty Mauna Kea, where he had a commanding view & extended prospect from this cold and snowy reagion. He now waits for a passage to this place; would have come in the small schooner which brings the letter if he & Mrs. B. could have been accommodated with room. The Cleopatra's Barge arrived from Kairua, where Mr. & Mrs. Bishop landed in safety on the 1 1 th inst. The rain which commenced last night has fallen in copious showers through the day, wind fresh from the southward. March 14 [1824]. The Sabbath was unusually wet. The wind from the S.E. Mr. Bingham preached to the natives in the morning from Eccl. V.l "Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince & a Savior for to give repentance to Israel & forgiveness of sins." Monday March 15 [1824]. By Capt. Cooper of the Schr. Rover, lately from Monterrey, bound to Canton, we forwarded communications for the Missionary Rooms, from this station, from the brethren at Lahaina & from Mr. Thurston at Kairua. A few copies of the Hawaiian Hymns are sent by this conveyance. Mr. Chamberlain having taken two copies of the memoirs of Keopuolani [crossed out: prepared principally by Mr. Richards], we were on the point of sending one by Capt. C. but concluded to seek a more direct & safe conveyance to the Board. March 17 [1824]. The government have recently sent away three of their brigs, one on a new kind of speculation with high hopes of success in the sealing business. The Inore (Ainoa) was principally MARCH 17, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 479 fitted out by Karaimoku & sent out on the 4 th for the coast of California, under the command of William Sumner an English resident < f �in quest of seals. George Beckley went also as master of a sealing party. The Brig Becket was fitted out principally by Taumuarii & under the command of Wm. Wadsworth, an American resident, set sail yesterday, chartered by Mr. Dana to visit a Russian settlement on the Coast. The Brig Waverly which sailed today, has been chartered by Mr. Dana who himself goes in her. She will touch at Maui, then at Tauai, Fanning's Island, Society Islands, thence probably to the Coast of California. In the Waverly, Auna & his wife, on account of her ill health return to Huahine, as also Paiti & his wife, servants of Mr. Ellis. By Mr. Dana we send letters and copies of our Hymns, & set of the last received Heralds, to our fellow laborers in the Society Islands. Mr. B. wrote also to Mr. Marsden at Paramatta. It is a matter of regret to us as well as to Mr. Ellis to lose the useful services of his Tahitian assistant Auna, but we trust the Lord will overrule it for good. March 20 [1824]. The rapid progress of the disease of Gov. Cox, & his apparently near approach to death induced the people in and about the house to commence their loud lamentation. Others soon collected to mingle their tears. Messrs. Ellis & Bingham immediately repaired to the house. They had often visited him during his illness, to pray with him & to press upon him the claims of divine truth & to urge him to make his peace with God & set his house in order. They found him miserable as to this world & with little hope of a better. Once large, fleshy & athletic, possessed of wealth & power, now ematiated, pale & helpless, & like a shorn Sampson "weak as another man" -- Alas what now are all his wealth & honor & worldly power to him as he is launching into eternity. Karaimoku & Kaahumanu & Opiia had repeatedly solicited the brethren to baptise him, but they did not MARCH 20, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 480 feel themselves warranted to do it, as he had not himself particularly requested it nor given evidence sufficiently decisive of faith in Christ. -- His probation is protracted another day. Sabbath March 21 [1824]. Mr. Ellis preached this morning to the natives from Dan. 6.16. "Thy God whom thou servest continually He will deliver thee." -- Mr. Bingham preached to a pretty full congregation composed of residents, Captains, officers & seamen of ships in port, from the words of King Agrippa, "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." and in the afternoon to the natives from the words of the young Ruler to Christ, "What good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life." At evening Messrs. Ellis and Chamberlain visited Cox still apparently on his dying couch. He was surrounded with sympathising friends and relatives watching him with kind solicitude, endeavoring to mitigate his sufferings and smooth his descent to the grave. While the brethren were present he was heard to utter a short prayer the substance of which so far as it was understood was as follows. "O Lord thou knowest me -- Thou has been acquainted with me from my childhood -- and knowest all my sins & follies -- Remove my sins & pardon me." -Monday March 22 [1824]. In the morning Mr. Bingham visited him & found him sinking. -- Kaahumanu had exhorted him to prepare for death & to meditate on the great last day of the Lord our Creator. A little after noon as the house was crowded with people, at the request of the chiefs Mr. Ellis offered a short prayer & just as he closed, the spirit of Keeaumoku took its unknown flight, & the whole multitude lifted up their voices in loud lamentation, while floods of tears rolled down their sable faces. -- And their various notes of sorrow f �harsh & plaintive, shrill & soft, high & low, continued long and loud with painful jargon & deafening din, till their power to weep was exhausted. Even Opiia who had sat by her brother during his alarming MARCH 22, 1624 ***** MS. PAGE 481 illness, with calm composure, as one whose mind is stayed on God now wept aloud but not with those marks of anguish & despair which many of these poor unconverted natives still exhibit at the awful stroke of death, by which their friend & acquaintance is put into darkness, to them inpenetrable. Several of our number, are by the late intelligence from America called to mourning. But how does the religion of Christ soften, & sanctify these sorrows in the bosoms of bereaved relatives. Mr. Mrs. Thurston are informed of the death of her father, Mr. & Mrs. Loomis also of hers, & Mr. & Mrs. Richards of his brother at Ceylon. -Though these adminitions are to us solemn & tenderly affecting, yet as Mr. R. says it can hardly be sorrowful tidings to him that a much loved brother has gone to heaven, though the church has lost in him a devoted servant, the brethren a faithful friend & missionaries a valuable fellow-laborer, whose example of humility, zeal, patience & fidelity are highly worthy of their imitation. [Mar] 23 [1824]. The national flag at the fort, and the flags of all the vessels in port were hoisted half mast, & a firing of cannon at intervals, from the fort & some of the vessels, was kept up through the day on account of the Death of Gov. Cox. Finished, today, the drawing up of the wood & timber of the Ruby now demolished, from the landing place to our yard, the keel being left on the beach. In this labor our horses which we have trained to draw in our large ox-cart fitted for the purposes of a dray, have been of much service. One of them we should acknowledge was presented by Mr. Gowen to Dr. B. Wednesday [Mar] 24 [1824]. The chiefs having concluded to remove the remains of Cox to Kairua, have had a good strong coffin closely made, pitched within and lined with cloth, & neatly covered without with black velvet tacked on with brass nails. A glass was set in the lid. MARCH 24, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 482 By request of Gov. Adams, the English name of the deceased "COX" was put upon the coffin in huge capitals. At 8 o'clock in the morning, we repaired to the house of Kaahumanu his sister, where he died, just at the head of the harbor, & where the chiefs had requested to have a funeral service previous to the embarkation. The corpse being placed on a bier in front of the house, the chiefs & mourners arranged themselves around it, & the common people just without the court yard, part of a funeral hymn was sung, Mr. Bingham ofered a prayer, & the remainder of the hymn followed. Mr. Ellis then preached a funeral discourse from the words of James, "Go to now ye that say today or tomorrow, we will go into such a city and continue there a year and buy & sell and get gain, whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow, for what is your life? It is ever as a vapor that appeareth for a little time & then vanisheth away, for that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we will live and do this or that." As soon as the services were closed the procession moved with the corpse to the kings wharf a distance of 30 rods, accompanied by a crowd of the common people on each side "weeping as they went." The corpse being placed in a boat, Karaimoku, dressed in mourning, with great propriety of deportment, stepped into it alone, & while the multitude lifted their voices in loud lamentation, it moved off by means of a rope extending from the boat to the vessel that was /<9 �waiting to carry it way, where it was immediately taken on board. No interment which we have witnessed at this place has appeared more affecting, nor have the people at any burial manifested more feeling than on the present occasion. Opiia, Kalakua & Kekauruohe, all formerly wiwes of Tamehameha, with streaming eyes took leave of their friends here & embarked with Gov. Adams, who has the special charge MARCH 24, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 4<33 of the deceased. Karaimoku, Kaahumanu, & Taumuarii remain here while the others proceed as expeditiously as possible to Kairua. -- Most of the family of the deceased embark also, except Taurrn, who has been employed in teaching a school of Cox's people & who is now detained by Kaahumanu & Taumuarii at this place. It has been said that some nations in South America express sorrow by dancing. Something like this has appeared in two or three instances in the lamentations for Cox: While at the house one of the "mourning women" wAile weeping aloud uttered short sentences with frequent repetition of Auwe! (Alas!) standing in the presence of many others & accompanying her cries with a great variety of gestures of the hands & arms many of which were truly graceful, & exactly similar to the gestures which they are accustomed to use in dancing. One man near the wharf waded a little way into the water, & in the loudest expressions of grief, moved about & assumed various postures & positions as though he had been dancing for the entertainment of the wailing multitude of spectators, & at the same time moved his hands & brandished a stick in a great variety of fanciful motions while tears flowed freely down his furrowed cheeks. -- Others, as though in agony clenched their hands with considerable force across the back of the neck or the top of the head. Others with loud cries & tears, were bowed down with both hands upon the hips or loins. In most cases tears are abundant as well as loud cries of distress. But all these marks of grief are shortly followed, that is in two or three days, by their accustomed gaiety. Cox has had eight children, but we are not aware that any of them are now living. -- His possessions will probably fall to Adams his brother, & to Kaahumanu one of his sisters who is high in power & aX; influence as well as by birth. Received by letter from the brethren at Lahaina a pleasing account of the schools at that place, & an importunate application for more books to meet an increasing demand for instruction. Mr. Ellis met with us this evening to consult on the subject of supplying the deficiency of elementary books. The two editions of the spelling book being about exhausted & multitiudes of people at the different stations being ready to receive books who cannot now be accommodated, the necessity for printing more is very obvious. But not having a sufficient quantity of printing paper to spare for an edition of the spelling book large enough to meet the demand for the ensuing year, we concluded to employ what paper we could spare in printing an little elementary work condensed into four pages which should contain what is necessary to teach a pupil to read and spell & contain also some useful maxims & precepts, & a few select portions of sacred scripture. We are happy to state that Boki when he embarked for England left a small quantity of cartridge paper for the purpose of printing books for his people whom he wished to have instructed. This will answer admirably for our purpose, & will of itself give 1500 copies of the little work, that is half the edition of 3000 copies. Probably cartridge paper or log paper, would on the whole be the most economical for elementary books of any that could be furnished for the natives, as it is fair, strong and durable, & its thickness is no objection but a recommendation to it for small works of only a few �pages which are designed to be worn out by use. MARCH 25, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 435 March 25 [1824]. Mr. Chamberlain having opened a writing school particularly for the benefit of the youths who are engaged in teaching, had about a dozen pupils this afternoon. It is the design to have them attend one afternoon in a week to receive lessons in the art of penmanship. Our horses, having by request of Capt. Wilds [Wildes] been harnessed to his coach, he very politely gave Mrs. Ellis, Mr. Bm. & Mrs. Loomis & their little ones a pleasant airing on the plain which affords a very good carriage road from Honoruru village nearby to Allens in Waititi. We hope the ride will prove beneficial to them all, particularly to Mrs. E. for whom it was specially intended. This may perhaps be regarded as one step towards improvement from the use of the hand-cart. But the want of roads and bridges in general will doubtless render travelling difficult for horses or carriages for a long time to come throughout all the Sandwich Islands. The Ship Volunteer 5 months from Boston but brings us no communications. arrived this afternoon, Sabbath March 28 [1824]. The native service was well attended both parts of the day. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning & Mr. Bingham in English; & in the afternoon to the natives. The design of Mr. E's discourse was to lead the people to make a right use of time and especially to make a proper improvement of the late afflictive death of Keeaumoku. Text in Ps. 90.12 "So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." March 29 [1824]. A paper having been drawn up by Capt. F. Arthur, copied at his request by Mr. Chamberlain, & signed by a number of respectable masters of whaleships now in port with a view to suppress MARCH 29, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 486 interference & encourage exemplary deportment among those engaged in the whale fishery, was presented to us by a committee of their number Capt. J. Allen, Capt. G. W. Gardner, and Capt. S. Chase, with a request that it might be printed in order to furnish the different ships in the fleet each with a copy. We very gladly undertake to print such a document, & in connexion with it another paper (drawn up by one of us) intended to second the first by explaining more clearly its design & more fully recommending its object. We have received by Capt. Arthur a box containing articles contributed by a few females in Nantucket for the benefit of the Mission, also 20 dolls, worth of goods the avails of a lot of shingles contributed by Mr. Ellingwoods Society, Bath (Me.) for which we would return our grateful acknowledgements to the donors. The shingles would have been most acceptable & probably worth to us here 100 dollars. We received some months since a small house frame by Capt. Weeks, but have not yet received a board or shingle to cover it with. We doubt not however that such a donation as that which the good people of Haddam had the kindness to make, we will eventually turn to some good account. Lumber would be very acceptable at all the stations for a considerable time to come, but more particularly the windward stations, where no permanent habitations are yet erected for the missionaries. March 30 [1824]. By an English Whaleship, through the politeness of Dr. Short who has before visited us & carried letters for us to London, Mr. Ellis receives communications, and Messrs. Bingham & ' 2^ �& Thurston a letter from Mr. Hodgson, assistant Secretary to the London Missionary Society containing an acknowledgement of the receipt of our letter to the Secretary, with very kind & friendly MARCH 30, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 487 congratulations and words of encouragement as well as the Directors' approbation of Mr. Ellis's design to unite with us in missionary labors for the more rapid advancement of our common cause. This very affectionate letter is accompanied by a selection of various publications for our use. We are distressed to hear of the illness and domestic afflictions of the worthy Secretary of that Society, & hope his useful labors are not soon to be terminated. It appears that the union of Mr. E. with us is regarded in England as a joyful event and an omen for good. So we still regard it. March 31 [1824]. The weekly lecture was well attended. Mr. Ellis preached. Some of the chiefs rode to church in stvle. as we say, having obtained Capt. Wilds' coach, Kaahumanu was posted on the drivers seat, Keariiahonui occuppied the footman's place behind, & Taumuarii the interior alone, and thus located according to their own independant fancy were they drawn by ten or a dozen of their servants. -- Kaahumanu had expressed a desire to have some of their horses trained to draw the carriage, & few days since requested a gentlemen to break one of her young horses to the single-horse waggon. This was readily undertaken, & the poor horse was driven up and down on the plain, till he became as the natives say Pau ka makani (breathless) and dropped down dead. Kaahumanu & Kalakua the mother of Kamamalu,# [note at bottom of page 487: RThe hat sent by ladies in Hartford to Kamamalu, is reserved for her till she shall return from England.] have once or twice rode to meeting in a very genteel manner in the coach well dressed in foreign fashion, & having on their large Leghorn hats which they very thankfully received from several ladies in Hartford (Conn.) & from a lady in Boston. APRIL 1, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 488 April 1 [1824]. Capt. Coffin of the Aurora, 6 months from Nantucket, delivered us a letter from Capt. Danl. Chamberlain, dated at Martha's Vineyard, where he had gone to negotiate for the transportation of supplies for us, & to make preparation for settling the affairs of Capt. Chandler. April 2 [1824]. Mr. C. forwarded supplies to the stations at Lahaina & Waiakea. Capt. Weeks arrived and informed us, that he tried hard, but in vain to put in to the harbor at Waiakea being prevented by an unfavorable wind, that he stopped at Kearakekua where he met with Mr. & Mrs. Ely, though they are not yet settled there, & where the house of worship is in a state of forwardness; that he visited also the brethren & sisters at Kairua & left them very comfortable. Capt. Best of the Eng. ship The Countess of Morley arrived this afternoon, & states that he has lately had two men killed by the Marquesians. -- The natives he says got possession of one of his officers & he sent an armed boat's crew to take him from them & a bloody battle ensued -- in which two of his men were killed & others wounded. He has brought away a chief, as he says, a kind of trophy which he intends to carry to England. We are sorry to say that Capt. Best appears to be in a state of partial derangement & his crew in a state of mutiny. It may be added that the Marquesian above mentioned has escaped & come ashore at this place where he will probably remain. Saturday April 3 [1824]. Messrs. Ellis & Bingham received a note from Kaahumanu requesting them to give her baptism in the name of the Makua and the Keiki and the Uhane Hemolele. Mr. B. went to her house and conversed with her on the subject endeavoring to lead her to feel the '3 �necessity of holiness of heart & true & unreserved devotedness to Christ in order to receive Christian baptism in a suitable manner; to consider it tho important yet not a saving ordinance; & that a APRIL 3, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 489 little delay would be altogether preferable to precipitancy in so important a matter. -- She presented a large kid to Mr. E. & its dam to the mission family. She professes to love & believe in the Lord Jesus, & we hope the evidences of genuine conversion to Christianity & vital godliness will yet so far appear in her life as to render it proper to admit her to the communion & fellowship of the saints. Sabbath April 4 [1824]. Two discourses were preached to the natives with direct reference to the subject of Kaahumanu's request; the first by Mr. Ellis from John 9.27. Wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples? Showing what it is to be a disciple of Christ & the propriety & duty of his disciples being distinguished from the world by a public profession of their faith in him & by attending on the ordinances of his house; the second by Mr. Bingham from John 1.12. "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." Illustrating the character & life, the privileges & duties of those that truly receive the Lord Jesus as their Divine Instructor, their atoning Sacrifice, their Redeemer & supreme King. To these discourses, Kaahumanu listened with pleasing attention. -- Mr. B. preached also in Eng. from Heb. 4.1. Monday April 5 [1824]. for the family. Monthly prayer meeting, both for the people & April 6 [1824]. Very brisk trades from North East, with driving rain & uncommonly chilly atmosphere. Stephen Pupuhi from Lahaina in a whale ship. April 8 [1824]. The attention of many of the natives &. some foreigners has been occupied by a race between two horses, imported APRIL 8, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 490 from the spanish main the one belonging to Karaimoku & the other to Kasnamalu & now in the care of Hinau commander of the fort. -- The foreign residents are taking considerable pains to introduce this species of amusement or rather of gaming, having purchased a few horses brought from the coast, they almost daily ride across the plain & some times run on a wager. Mr. Hammatts horse & Mr. Elwells run for 100 doll. -- This practice we mean to discountenance as injurious both as it exposes the ?lives of the natives who are not sufficiently careful, and as all gaming for money we consider as wrong and inexcusable. The horses run quite into the village where the streets were thronged with people. We ourselves are not perfectly safe: sometime since as Mrs. Loomis was walking from Mr. Ellis's to our house, two gentlemen on horseback came suddenly upon her, & as she heard the sound of the horses feet galloping just behind her, she darted out of the path to avoid them and came directly in the way of one of the horses which the rider had reined out to pass her. She fell -- and the horse went over her before he could be stopped, leaving a heavy bruise on her knee on which he must have trod. The natives who saw the accident cried out "Mai make. Mita Lumiki" (Mrs. Loomis is almost killed.) Her life however was spared, and in a few weeks the wound was healed. The young gentlemen who had the misfortune to inflict it, made Mr. L. a handsome present in token of his regret & sympathy. �Sabbath, April 11 [1824]. Mesrs. E. & B. both preached to the natives & Mr. Bm. to the whites also. April 18 [1824]. By an Eng. Whale Ship which lay a week at Waiakea, a letter was this morning received from Dr. Blatchely informing us that Mrs. Blatcheley was feeble, & that it is extremely doubtful whether he ^ should be able to obtain a conveyance to Tauai so soon as his services will be needed there, & suggests that some other arrangement should therefore be thought of. Of The elementary lessons for schools prepared jointly by Messrs. Bingham & Ellis, containing the alphabet, Arabic figures, a specimen of Roman numerals, exercises in spelling from monosyllables to words of ten syllables, with a due proportion of exercises in reading including about 30 select verses of scripture with a doxology to the blessed Trinity, Mr. Loomis has today finished printing an edition of 3000 copies. It is a fact of no small interest and importance that the desire of the people for instruction has in a remarkable degree hitherto kept pace with the increasing means placed within their reach. Of this we have a striking evidence this evening. The chiefs & the school teachers held one of the most interesting meetings that we have known in the islands. The missionaries were invited by the chiefs to attend and take a part in the meeting, which was held in a very large school house built by Kamamalu, and we could not fail to be delighted and greatly encouraged by the interview. Wishing to see the chiefs lead the way Mr. B. asked Kairaimoku [sic] to state the object of the meeting, who turning to Kaahumanu said "Is it not to make public our resolution respecting the palapala and the kanawai o Jehova?" (learning & the law of the Lord). She replied it is. -- Both declared then their determination to adhere to the instruction of the missionaries, to attend to learning, observe the sabbath, worship God & obey his law, and have all their people instructed. Taumuarii, APRIL 18, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 492 Keariiahonui, and other Chiefs & head men assented to the proposal to have a general attention to instruction among their people. Taumuarii has long been in favor of this. Karaimoku said that his public measure in favor of general instruction should have been adopted before had it not been for the devotedness of the king to his pleasures and his roving from place to place & diverting the attention of the people. In an address to the meeting he contrasted the former state of the people with their present prospects, & decidedly recommended to his people to embrace the new system of religion now proposed to them. When he put the question to the chiefs whether they agreed with him they promptly answered "Ae" (Aye). These measures were supported by unusually animated addresses to the meeting by Messrs. Ellis & Bingham, strongly approving the resolutions of the chiefs, & earnestly recommending the abandonment of prevailing vices, & a diligent attention to instruction and the duties of Christianity. They took occasion to discountenance the waste of time by idleness & sport, the practice of gaming for money which is but too common, though very much less than a year ago, & the abuse of the institution of marriage, as well as the violations of the Sabbath. A hymn was sung & the conference was closed by the prayer by Mr. B. -- The chiefs requested that the missionaries would continue to meet with them to instruct them in the right way when it should be convenient, a duty which we shall regard as a pleasure. Wednesday April 14 [1824]. A new impulse appears to have been given by the measures of last evening, a considerable number of scholars has been added to the schools before established & several new schools opened. Numerous applications have been made for books, & nearly 200 �copies of the elementary lessons have been given out. Though the wind APRIL 14,1824 ***** MS. PAGE 493 was uncommonly high, the lecture this afternoon was well attended. Mr. Bingham preached to the people from Isa. 1.16, 17. "Cease to do evil: learn to do well" -- in reference to the noble stand taken by some of the chiefs in favor in reformation, urging them to go on, to abandon every evil practice, & to engage with all their powers in doing good to men and in rendering obedience & homage to God. At evening Messrs. Ellis & Chamberlain called on Karaimoku to make some inquiries relative to the history of Hawaii, and spent the evening with him. When they arrived at his house they found Wm. Kamahoula engaged with the chief in family prayers, to which the chief has for some time attended, though we have not heard of his leading in prayer himself. Immediately after prayer, supper was brought upon their table decently furnished. By request of the Chief Mr. Ellis asked a blessing & returned thanks at the table. This practice is becoming somewhat general among the highest chiefs. None perhaps engage in this with more seriousness and propriety than Taumuarii. April 15 [1824]. A letter has been received by the brethren from Messrs. Thurston, Bishop & Ely, giving the pleasing intelligence that Kamakau, an active chief at Kaavaroa, had applied to them for Christian baptism and had given them satisfactory evidence of a radical, saving change of heart, which in their view rendered it suitable with our consent to propound him for admission to the church. Kapiolani also they represent as in a very interesting state of mind, but does not offer herself as a candidate for baptism, because as she says she is too wicked yet but hopes to be better by & by. APRIL 16, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 494 April 16 [1824]. The Ship Enterprize Capt. Ebbets of New York arrived 132 days from that City, with a considerable shipment of various articles of needful supplies which he has brought to us freight free. She spoke the Dauphin a fast sailing Whaleship eight days out, having on board for us a large shipment of supplies which may be daily expected to arrive. By the politeness of Capt. Ebbets we receive a large packet of Newspapers, pamphlets & letters principally from New York City & State including one from the Treasurer dated at Nantucket. Both the master & owners of the Enterprise are entitled to our very grateful acknowledgements for the favor they have kindly conferred on us. April 17 [1824]. Forwarded letters to America by the Ship Foster Capt. Shuball Chase, who will make a short cruise before he lays his course for Nantucket. April 8 [1824]. Mr. B. preached to a goodly number of foreigners from Rev. 111.12 "Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God." Mr. E. preached to a full congregation of the natives in the morning and Mr. B. in the afternoon. Mr. Chamberlain in company with Mr. Buel visited a sick seaman at Allen's, belonging to the Ship Connecticut. April 19, 1824. Fourth anniversary of the landing of the missionaries at Oahu. This day is marked with peculiar interest, & with special tokens of diving favor towards the objects of the Mission which have by the blessing of God been steadily & uninterruptedly pursued for four years since the mission was established. During the last quarter the number of pupils in the schools at this place has been augmented from 238 to 600. An edition of 2000 copies of hymns in the native language has been published & an edition of 3000 copies of elementary lessons for learners, of which 622 copies have been given out for this district and Waititi within a week from the time they �were printed. This afternoon at the ringing of the bell, between 500 APRIL 19, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 495 & 600 pupils with their teachers assembled and filled the church to overflowing, & passed a hasty and superficial examination in spelling, reading & writing &c. which occupied 3 hours. Several exhibited short specimens of composition, - One only was examined in Arithmetic tho' others have commenced that study among whom is Taumuarii who is too ill to be present, though not behind his equals in rank, in his attainments. Kaahumanu was the first pupil examined, spelled the first word & exhibited her slate with a few sentences written upon it in a good hand & signed with her name; the substance of which is: "This is my word and hand -- I am making myself strong. I declare in the presence of God I repent of my sin, & believe God to be our Father." Karaimoku who being obliged to sail for Maui was unable to attend, sent in however for examination a note in his own hand writing to this effect: "Love to you Mr. B. -- This is my writing which my hand has made -- Just look at it. I love the words from you. We have heard (or obeyed) your words. I love the words of you two (Messrs. E. & B.) towards us concerning God." Other chiefs Opiia, Kekauruohe, Hinau &c. exhibited similar specimens. A circumstance of no small interest is the attachment to our schools of several young Marquesians who are acquiring under the instruction of Mr. Ellis, the art of reading & writing the different dialects of the Sandwich, Society & Marquesian Islands, & who are intended to be sent back by the first opportunity to their countrymen with books in their own language. -- Several gentlemen came to the examination but on account of the heat & extremely crowded state of the house most of them soon retired. But what is remarkable Kaahumanu who is easily discommoded by heat or crowding remained quiet throughout the whole exercises which lasted 3 hours. She was delighted with the joint ascription of APRIL 19, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 496 praise to Jehovah by the classes as they rehearsed or cantilated in concert some scriptural passages which they had committed to memory. When they jointly shouted "Hoorea ia Johova" (Praise the Lord) she said she was Ilihia, as tho' the "Akua" (God) were present or coming down upon us. By the term Ilihia she meant to signify that she experienced a sensation similar to what we sometimes attempt to express by saying it makes one's hair rise or as Eliphaz said on a different occasion "Then the spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up" Mr. Ellis addressed the schools & their teachers in a short exortation, and after a hymn Mr. B. closed the exercises with prayer, commending the schools & their instructors to God, and ascribing thanksgiving to him for the tokens of his mercy towards them. In the evening a truly interesting conference meeting was held between the chiefs & missionaries, the school teachers & their pupils. Kaahumanu who at the examination appeared only as a pupil, now appeared as an authorized teacher and ruler of the people. As such, she recommended to them to cast off all their old and evil practices and go in the new and the right way, attend diligently to instruction, & observe the law of God. That she might not seem to be enforcing this without their consent she in a very proper manner demanded of them whether they were willing to engage in this work of reformation, to which with united voice they replied "Ae." She was promptly supported by Messrs. Ellis & Bingham, who urged the importance of reformation, the necessity of seeking "the salvation of their souls, learning to read the word of God, waiting on God by prayer & praise, & abstaining from particular sins as gaming, lying, stealing, drunkenness, & adultery, which seem to have been the most prevalent crimes in the land, if so be that God might have mercy on them & pardon them through the mediation & death of Jesus Christ his son. After the meeting was closed by prayer Kaahumanu said privately to /7 �one of the brethren, "When am I to be baptized? She had been told that a ruler who belongs to Christ's family must not only serve God APRIL 19, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 497 himself but diligently endeavor to have his people do so too. April 20 [1824]. At the polite request of Capt. Blanchard the brethren with a number of gentlemen dined with him, and with Kaahumanu at her new house which Capt. B. has just completed for her. This house brought out in frame from New York, & sold to Kaahumanu is two stories high neatly covered, ceiled, papered & painted, with a very pleasant veranda which overlooks the harbor, near which it stands, & that part of the island west of the harbor. Its dimensions are 42 feet by 22 which affords four large, airy & pleasant rooms, two above & two below. This house much improves the appearance of the village, as a similar one built for Gov. Adams does that of Kairua. April 22 [1824]. Mr. B. called on Kaahumanu who having moved into her new house, occupied one of the chambers as a retired place of study & having one young woman to assist her was diligently engaged with her book. Taumuarii somewhat ill was very comfortably lodged in one of the lower rooms. Keariiahonui who was encouraging a school in a house near, Mr. B. found teaching a white man's son to read. He could not but commend the kindness and condescension of this young chief to a child of a foreigner, as well as the diligence of Kaahumanu which was so well directed. April 24 [1824]. Kaahumanu who in connexion with Taumuarii an[d] Keariiahonui established two schools at Waititi, applied for 80 books for a school at Koolau on the opposite side of the island. When Mr. B. produced them she called the head man of the place where the school was to be established & gave him charge to see the books properly applied. She requested also Taumi & Kapiu, two of her school teachers to select & bring forward forthwith a teacher for that place, which was at once done. Finding that about half the copies of APRIL 24, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 498 of the elementary lessons given her for this purpose had one letter redundant, she carefully examined the whole 80 one by one & selected the incorrect copies for Mr. B. to correct with his pen-knife before she sent them away. Delivered to Capt. Blanchard 11 Cwt. 2 grs. 16 lb. of sheet copper from the Ruby's bottom, which Mr. Chamberlain has sold to him at 11 Doll, per Cwt. Yesterday Mr. Chamberlain, Mr. Loomis & Mr. Harwood had a severe battle with one of our [crossed out: South American] Californian cows which had just calved on the plain & which attacked with fury those who came near her. They do not despair of taming her. We cannot expect to have the comfort and profit of good cows here without some trouble. Have lately bought a heifer bro't from the coast at 20 Doll. We have now of neat cattle 7 great and small, & our young bullocks begin to bear the yoke. Sabbath April 25 [1824]. Mr. B. preached to the natives this morning at this place, & to the whites from the injunction "Worship God:" and in the afternoon to the natives at Waititi at a school house just erected, & where many of people were assembled at his arrival waiting to hear the word of God. This was by the concurance [sic] of Kaahumanu. As he rode up, he saw on the way some persns baking an oven of food & asked them if they did not keep the sabbath? This is the tabu of the Great God Jehova & all men must observe it and worship him. -- Most of the people who have not received books, seem to think themselves under no obligations to observe the sabbath or any of the peculiar duties of Christianity -- while those who receive books seem �to feel themselves bound to pay them at least an external regard. As he returned from worship in company with two of the native teachers he pointed out to them a company of natives playing at maita or bowling stones, who immediately dispersed as the teachers rode towards them. Mr. Ellis preached to the people at this place this afternoon MISSING: ( ( ( ( MS. MS. MS. MS. PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE 499 500 501 502 �APRIL 30, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 503 Journal of the Sandwich Island Mission kept at Honoruru continued from page 502 April 30th [1824]. The Dauphin was towed at an early hour into the outer harbor, the port charges having been generously remitted by Karaimoku to whom application had been made upon the subject. During the forenoon most of the articles forwarded in her by the provident attention of the Prudential Committee were landed, and before night drawn up to the missionary establishment. May 1th[sic][1824]. Early in the day the residue of our supplies were landed and in the course of the forenoon deposited within the mission enclosure. The articles received correspond with the account of them in the bill of lading, & those which have been inspected have been found in good order. The supply is seasonable, and we feel ourselves laid under new obligations to the beneficent Author of all our mercies for the kind provision thus made for our wants. The tranportance of these articles from the shore to the house has been greatly facilitated by the labor of our horse, without which the drawing of them up would have occupied the space of several days & would have been attended with not a little trouble and expense. The fact is noticed that the Committee may perceive that the expense some time since incurred for a horse was not an unnecessary one. In looking over the articles of clothing which the friends of this mission have generously contributed for our aid, we find several parcels containing articles for the use of children to be supported and educated in the different families of the mission & to receive MARY 1, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 504 names specified by the donors. By referring to the public journal of the mission under the date of May 12th 1823 it will be perceived that the plan of a large boarding school, for reasons there stated at large, and which it is not necessary here to repeat, has for the present, been given up. Such is still the condition of the mission families & the state of society here, that the practice of giving names to children to be trained in our families at the expence of the Board cannot, we think, at present, be pursued to advantage to any considerable extent, though promising individual youths may continue to enjoy the benefit of Christian instruction connected with our families. The articles, howyer, which have been contributed, though they may not be applied precisely in the manner desired, will, notwithstanding, be useful in various ways for the general support of the mission. A visit of Mr. Bingham to Tauai being by the family thought desirable, he availed himself of the kind offer of a passage from Capt. Swain of the Whaling ship Washington, bound thither, and embarked this afternoon. The Connecticut Capt. Bunker sailed about the same time. By this ship, which is expected soon to fill up her cargo of oil and return to the United States, Mr. C. forwarded a letter to the Treasurer advising him of a bill of exchange which he had recently drawn on the Board, at 30 days sight in favor of Capt. Alexander Ramsdel for $255. [May] 2 [1824]. Sabbath. Mr. Ellis preached to a large and attentive congregation of the chiefs & people both in the morning & afternoon MAY 2, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 505 from Hos. X.12. "Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy, break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the Lord, till he �come and rain righteously upon you. Mr. Stewart preached in English to a respectable number of foreigners composed principally of the captains, officers & seamen of the ships in port from Mark XVI.15. explaining the principles upon which missionaries act in going forth to the heathen, the obligatory nature of the command of Christ, "Go you into all nations" &c., and the dark and degraded condition of the heathen requiring melioration by the diffusion of evangelical light and the promulgating of the Gospel which bringeth Salvation. In the afternoon Mr. Stewart attended by one of the native teachers went to Waititi and assisted in conducting religious worship. [May] 3rd [1824]. Mr. Ellis accompanied by Mr. Loomis & Mr. C. attended a meeting of the Chiefs, teachers & others for the purpose of religious conversation. After several of the chiefs had spoken & explained the objects of their assembling together, they requested Mr. Ellis to address the assembly. Mr. E. commended this design, recommended them to attend strictly to instruction, not to relax their efforts for mental improvement, nor omit the most assiduous endeavors to pursue the right way. He then asked question respecting several sermons, to which some gave pertinent answers. The meeting, which is designed to be permanent, & is is hoped will hereafter become one for MAY 3, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 506 enquiry of persons anxious to secure their eternal salvation, appeared to afford a high degree of pleasure to all present, and at the same time, could not fail to be in an equal degree beneficial. The exercises were concluded with singing & prayer, after which the assembly dispersed with mutual expressions of aroha & countenances beaming with satisfaction. [May] 5 [1824]. Were favored with an opportunity of distributing two Portugese [sic] Testaments to two seamen, who shipped at the Western islands on board the Mercury & Atlantic, Nantucket whalers. The valuable present of two boxes of Bibles from the British & Foreign Bible Society to this mission, through the Corresponding Secretary of the American Board, containing with a quantity of English Bibles & Testaments a number of French Bibles, and French, Portugese, & Spanish Testaments, will enable the mission to distribute the word of life among the destitu[t]e of those nations that may occasionally call at these islands. [May] 6 [1824]. Mr. Stewart with Mr. Loomis met the native teachers this afternoon in the meeting house, with a view to instruct them more thoroughly in the rudiments of their own language, & render them more familiar with the books which have been published in the native tongue. It is also the design of the brethren to meet them twice a week in order to promote their improvement in reading & writing, and fit them for more usefulness as instructors. [May] 11th [1824]. A small schooner arrived this morning form Waiakea by way of Lahaina and brought a letter from Dr. Blatchely, by which MAY 11, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 507 we learn that he applied for a passage, but was told by the Captain, that he could not be accommodated in the cabin, & that if he embarked, he must remain on deck till the vessel should arrive at Lahaina. Mrs. B. being feeble, he thought that such an exposure of her health would be an unwarrantable measure, and therefore concluded to wait for a more favorable opportunity. He proposes, however, performing a tour in company with Mr. Ruggles across the island to Kairua & Kaavaroa on a visit to Messrs. Thurston, Bishop & Ely. In a letter from Mr. Buggies it is intimated that provisions are not easily obtained from the natives at Waiakea as the apparent fertility ,2/ �of the soil had encouraged them to expect. The supplies which had been sent by this detachment of the mission were nearly expended, and more were needed. [May] 12 [1824]. As the anniversaries of most of the Benevolent Societies in London are this day celebrated in that city, the season was noticed here by a sermon in the native language, preached by Mr. Ellis from Luke 111.4,5,6. "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight" &c. By an arrival from Tauai, this day a letter was received from Mr. Whitney which states that the Cleopatra's Barge was on the 5th of April driven ashore at Hanarei on the windward side of the island & completely wrecked. [May] 1 6 th [1824]. Sabbath. Mr. Ellis preached to the people in the MAY 16, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 508 morning from John XX.28.29. and in the afternoon from Mat. IX.12. Mr. Stewart preached in English from I Cor. 1.23. "We preach Christ crucified unto the Jews a stumbling block & unto the Greeks foolishness." After the services of the afternoon had closed Karaimoku and several of his attendants walked over to the mission house. After taking tea with the family, he requested them to gratify him with a few tunes of sacred music -- They were happy to comply with his wish, & he was so much delighted with the performance that he immediately proposed on the morrow to commence learning himself. [May] 18 [1824]. As Cap. Ebbets of the Enterprise proposes making an excursion for a few weeks to Maui & Hawaii, and has kindly offered a gratuitous passage to any of the mission families who may wish to visit either of those islands, Mrs. Ellis on account of her health gladly availed herself of the opportunity; & Mr. & Mrs. Loomis with a view to assist in taking care of her, as Mr. Ellis could not conveniently leave this place, & with a view to benefit Mrs. L. health, accompanied her, and embarked this afternoon on a visit to the windward stations. Mr. Lahaina, are much order to Stewart though desirous to return with his family to where his labors in cooperation with those of Mr. Richards needed, consents notwithstanding, to prolong his visit in assist in the arduous duties of this station. By this opportunity Mr. C. forwarded many of the supplies MAY 18, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 509 recently received from America both to Lahaina & Kairua, where, at the latter place particularly, they must now be much needed. [May] 19 [1824]. Wednesday. The audience that assembled this afternoon for religious worship listened with unusual attention to Mr. Ellis while he explained the nature of the straight [sic] & wide gate, the narrow & broad way, and showed the difference in the character & destination of those who enter in at and pursue the one, and those who persist in following the other; and the hope was excited that some would be induced to strive to enter in at the straight gate, and seek the attainment of an inheritance incorruptible in the heavens. May 20 [1824]. Many of the natives being desirous to become acquainted with the art of singing, Mr. Stewart agreeably to a previous arrangement met a company of them in the meeting house, where he attempted to train their rude voices to chant the musical notes. They succeeded in imitating the sounds much better than was .2.3- �expected, taught to religious Among the and furnished some reason to hope that not a few may be afford some assistance in this very pleasing part of worship. learners present were Karaimoku and Kaahumanu. [May] 21 [1824]. False reports of an alarming nature are often in circulation -- Sometimes having their origin in a mischievous intention, at others in mistake & misapprehension. By one of the latter kind our minds were this afternoon for a short time MAY 21, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 510 disquieted. A letter came to hand from Mr. Richards which stated, that a report entitled to credit was in circulation at Lahaina, representing the Brethren at Kairua to be in a very destitute and suffering condition, in consequence of having been robbed of every thing they had except the clothes they wore. We were not a little rejoiced on receiving, a short time after, a letter from Kairua, to learn that the account of their loss, though not entirely without foundation, was greatly exaggerated. Some wearing apparel and seven or eight sheets which had been suspended in the yard to catch rain water, amounting in all to about 50 dollars, had indeed been stolen from them, and this was doubtless the foundation of the report. Messrs. Thurston & Bishop stated further that in regard to dwellings, new ones must the course of a year be erected for them, as the houses they now occupy belong to government, and will be required before long. The Governor has pointed out a piece of ground on which he offers to build them good houses in the native stile, to be covered with the leaves of the hala or pandanas [sic], for 100 dollars each. [May] 22 [1824]. Mr. Stewart attended the funeral of a black man who died suddenly yesterday after bathing in the sea. [May] 23 [1824], Sabbath. A company of men who seemed to have forgotten that the Sabbath had returned, had met in the vicinity of the mission house for the purpose of cutting coral rock for Karaimoku's house: as soon as they were discovered one of the family MAY 23, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 511 went out and told them that it was not proper to labor on the Sabbath, and advised them to leave work, and upon the ringing of the bell to go to meeting. They immediately desisted, and at the proper hour repaired to the place of worship. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning & afternoon from Lev. XVI.21, 22. After explaining the text, Mr. E. discoursed to the people respecting the design of the ancient ceremony of the Scape goat, its import to the Children of Israel and typical reference to Jesus Christ on whom was laid the iniquity of the world -- who bore the sins of his people in his own body on the tree, and gave his life a ransom for many. [May] 26 [1824]. Mr. Ellis was this morning sent for in haste to visit Taumuarii who has been sick about a fortnight, but not thought dangerously ill till within a few days. -- Mr. Stewart, Mr. Chamberlain, & Betsey Stockton soon followed. On their arrival at the house near the shore, where he was confined, they found him evidently drawing near to his closing moments. He was laying on a narrow settee surrounded by weeping relatives and friends; his head, crowned with a garland of red & yellow feathers, a little raised; his body extended & covered with a loose garment carelessly thrown over it. His respiration was somewhat difficult though he did not appear to be in much distress. He was apparently insensible, and had continued so from 9 o'clock the previous evening, when Mr. Ellis was with him, and ^3 �in the earlier part of it, had gained a few words from him of a nature MAY 26, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 512 that indicated his mind to be in a tranquil frame. His laborious breathing continued till a quarter before nine when it suddenly stopped, nature ceased its operations & his liberated spirit took its departure. The wailing had commenced in some degree before the Brethren arrived, but as soon as he was known to be dead it was greatly increased. A discharge of cannon at the fort and on board the ships in port followed the tidings of his death and the colors were hoisted at half mast. As it was the wish of Taumuarii that his remains should be conveyed to Lahaina to be deposited beside those of Keopuolani,it is the intention of the chiefs to remove them thither. In the evening Mr. Ellis & Mr. C. called upon Kaahumanu to make enquiries respecting the contemplated departure. She appeared to be in a state of mind suited to the solemn event, and informed them that it would take place as soon as the necessary arrangements could be made, at the same time earnestly requesting Mr. Ellis to accompany them in order that appropriate religious exercises might be conducted at the interment. Though Mr. Ellis felt that his presence was much needed here, he nevertheless thought the cause might be promoted by a compliance with her wishes, & accordingly concluded to attend the mourning party to Lahaina. [May] 28th [1824]. Early this morning a small schooner from Tauai arrived with the governess and principal chiefs, who had been sent for as soon as it was apprehended that the illness of Taumuarii would MAY 28, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 513 prove fatal. The requisite preparations having been made for the removal of the remains of Taumuarii, all the members of the mission family, immediately after breakfast, repaired to the village, to join in the religious exercises to be performed on the occasion, & to witness the embarkation. The coffin was placed on a bier in front of the framed house recently erected for Kaahumanu, and the mourners and chiefs having taken seats on each side of it, Mr. Ellis, occupying a position a little elevated, commenced the exercises by reading a native hymn. -- After singing & prayer, he addressed the multitudes assembled from Numb. XXIII.13. "Let me die the death of the righteous, & let my last end be like his." After which was sung a translation of Pope's ode of the Dying Christian, & the exercises concluded with a prayer. The coffin was then conveyed to a boat which was in readiness to receive it, and amidst loud Mailings of the assembled concourse taken on board a small schooner laying a few rods from the shore. Kaahumanu & Keariiahonui went off with the corpse, and Mr. Ellis & a number of others followed in another boat. As soon as the coffin had been deposited in the cabin and the necessary arrangements made for getting under way, which occupied the time till 12 o'clock the vessel set sail & proceeded out of the harbor. During the afternoon several other vessels followed deeply laden with chiefs and their attendants. MAY 29, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 514 [May] 29 [1824]. It has been a prevalent opinion among the natives of these islands, that certain persons, particularly the priests, have it in their power to pray others to death. This prayer is called the pule anaana; and, that it is still believed by some to be efficacious, we have just had an instance. As Mr. Stewart was this afternoon passing frequently & engaged in study near the scite of an old heiau he was observed by some natives who supposed him employed in the pule anaana; and one or two females venturing to approach near enough to �to address him, told him he was a bad man, he had prayed death, and was now praying for the death of Karaimoku -all the chiefs of Oahu would die. One of them went to a men at work not far distant, and pointing to Mr. S. bid go & kill that haore (foreigner) for he was praying the Taumuarii to that by & by company of some of them bad prayer. [May] 30 [1824]. Sabbath. The native service was very fully attended in the morning, but Mr. E. and the members of the mission family being acquainted with the native language being absent there was no preacher. Taumi one of the most promising of the native teachers offered one of the prayers, and Robert Haia* [note at bottom of page 514: *Haia is the native name by mistake called Whyhee.1 in an appropriate manner made an address to the people, with which they appeared well pleased. A native was present at the afternoon service who had been drinking to excess, and as he was somewhat troublesome, Robert reproved him for his conduct, at which he seemed to take offence. MAY 30, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 515 Just after dark an alarm of fire without brought the family to the door of the mission house, when to their surprise and regret they beheld the south end of the meeting house in flames. Mr. Stewart, Mr. Chamberlain & Betsey Stockton immediately hastened to the spot and as they knew that all attempts to preserve the building would be vain, their first efforts were directed to the saving of the furniture. By the aid of Mr. Hunnewell, Mr. Jackson & others who were prompt to afford assistance the pulpit, all the seats, doors and windows were removed, so that nothing was destroyed but the house, which being covered with grass & very dry was speedily consumed. The native teachers also and many of their scholars afforded much assistance in bearing away the seats, windows, & sticks of the fence, and securing them in the mission yard. It is common on such occasions for the natives to pilfer whatever they can carry off without detection; but in this instance nothing was stolen or missed. During the conflagration two or three females who had been constant attendants of the place of worship expressed their grief by wringing their hands, wailing & uttering "aroha ino ka hale T3ule." great affection for the house of prayer. The house was a good deal out of repair, and it had become necessary, either to lay out considerable expense upon it, or build a new one; but we regret that there should be so much ground of suspicion that the hand of an incendiary was concerned in the destruction of it, as a threat of the drunken man present at the MAY 30, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 516 afternoon service, to do it, seems to afford. It is however possible that the pipe lighter of some one of the Chiefs might have accidentally dropped his match near the house at the close of the services and in that way the fire have been communicated. [May] 31 [1824]. Opiia who called early at the mission house expressed her sorrow for the destruction of the meeting house, said she and her people were naau loo (ignorant, or dark minded,) and asked if God was not angry with them; said, moreover, that the burning of the house was a very base act, and the perpetrator must have been a very bad man as well as a very ignorant one. June 1 [1824]. Karaimoku gave directions to the people today to furnish timber for a new house of worship. [June] 2 [1824]. George Taumuarii arrived this morning in the Gen. Gates, Cap. Riggs from Tauai, by which letters came to hand from ^ 5* �Mr. Bingham & Mr. Whitney. Vessels also arrived from Lahaina, one of which brought Mr. Ellis, who states that the mourning party reached Lahaina on Saturday, and that the funeral solemnities were performed on the Sabbath. There he met with Mrs. Ellis & Mr. & Mrs. Loomis, who, when he left, expected to depart the next day for Kairua. The usual weekly lecture was attended in a school house at the village where it is expected the meetings will for the present be held. [June] 6 [1824]. Sabbath. The school house not being sufficiently large to accommodate all who may be expected to attend religious JUNE 6, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 517 worship, the meeting for the natives was held in a large and convenient house previously occupied by Opiia. The congregation was considerably large, and their attention gratifying, while Mr. Ellis endeavored to interest & instruct them by a discourse from Zech. 111.2. "Is not this a brand plucked out of the fire." At 11 A.M. A number of foreign residents assembled at the mission house, to whom Mr. S., though somewhat ill, made an address from Rev. 111.20. The attention of the natives in the afternoon was no less interesting than in the morning. Mr. Ellis preached from Jer. VIII. 22. Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? It is hoped there may be some who feel that their souls need a spiritual physician, and the application of that blood which cleanses from sin & heals the wounded spirit. [June] 7 [1824]. Monthly Concert. The erection of a new house of worship near the scite of the old one was commenced this morning. The timber was brought on the shoulders of the natives, and most of it belonged to Opiia, & had been collected for a house for herself; but she very cheerfully and without solicitation from the mission furnished it in order to prevent the delay which sending into the mountains to obtain all the materials would have unavoidably occasioned. Karaimoku has committed the superintendence of the work to Hinau the Gov. and given orders for the house to be large & well JUNE 7, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 518 built. The undertaking is entered upon entirely at the instance of the chiefs, particularly Karaimoku & Opiia, the missionaries not having so much as suggested the propriety of it. The promptness too, with which it has been commenced, evinces a pleasing change in their minds towards the objects of the mission. Probably the destruction of the whole missionary establishment three years ago & the greatest distress of the missionaries would not have produced so much excitement as the burning of the meeting house has at the present time. [June] 8th [1824]. Opiia called at the mission house early this morning on her way to Waititi to attend the funeral of a favorite woman, esteemed for her ingenuity in weaving mats, who had died there on the Sabbath. She united with the family in their devotions, and after breakfast set off in a one horse waggon. Mr. Stewart on horse-back accompanied her for the purpose of performing religious services at the interment. [June] 9 [1824]. Karaimoku took passage for Lahaina in the Parthian, on board which we were favored with an opportunity of sending a number of articles for the station there. The natives for several days past have met in large numbers at a place not far from the village for the purpose of playing ulu maita �by which the attention of many of the scholars has been withdrawn from their studies. It is a game of which many of the natives are still very fond, and is performed by rolling a small circular stone, JUNE 9, 1824 **** MS. PAGE 519 spherical at the ends, made with considerable art, along an extended level space. Those engaged in the sport run six or eight steps and then with much force throw the stone in such a mnner that when it strikes the grounds it bounds with great swiftness and rolls along the distance of 40 or 50 rods. They who throw the furthest in a given number of times win the game. Mr. Stewart went to Waititi for the purpose of conducting religious worship, expecting the aid of one of the native teachers, but being disappointed, was under the necessity of conducting it alone, by offering a prayer in English & making a short address in the native language. [June] 11th [1824]. In connexion with visiting some of the schools this afternoon, the number of which has considerably diminished since the departure of Kaahumanu to the windward, in whose train many of the teachers & scholars have been drawn away, Mr. Stewart called upon a foreign resident who had requested medical aid. He found him in great pain of body and dejected in mind. After prescribing some medicine for his disease, he directed him to look to the great Physician for the healing of his soul. Suffering by what cause soever induced is painful to a susceptible mind, but the feeling of pity is greatly blunted when it is evident that those who suffer have brought themselves into those circumstances by their own folly & love of sin, as is the fact in the greatest proportion of such instances that occur here. [June] 13 [1824]. Sabbath. Mr. Stewart conducted the English services at the mission house and in the afternoon preached his first JUNE 13, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 520 sermon in the native language at Waititi. Cap. Bunker of the Tarquin called upon the family &. brought letters from Mr. Richards, who states, that the Parthian arrived at Lahaina on Friday, and that intelligence had been received from Kairua that Dr. Blatchely and Mr. Ruggles had been there on a visit from Hido, and had returned accompanied by Mr. Thurston. The Chiefs were assembled at Lahaina settling the concerns of Taumuarii, and consulting upon the choice of a Governor for Tauai. [June] 14 [1824]. A large company of natives assembled this morning to work upon the meeting house. -- Some came bearing bundles of small straight sticks to be laid across the rafters, and posts upon which to secure the thatching, some laden with enormous packs of pili. (grass used for covering) and others with balls of cord made of a strong kind of grass, for the purpose of fastening the sticks to the frame of the building & the grass to the sticks thus secured. Cap. Bunker, Mr. Hunnewell &. Mr. Elwell took tea with the family. The two former spent the evening & united with us in our evening devotions. [June] 15 [1824]. Mr. & Mrs. Stewart and Betsey Stockton ascended the mountains which rise back of the fort in front of the mission house, & on their way stopped at Mr. Marin's grove of lime trees and refreshed themselves under a beautiful arbor formed by their spreading branches. It is very pleasant after a residence of several months without *7 �JUNE 15, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 521 any variation of scenery on the dusty plains of Honoruru, where scarcely nothing, at this season of the year, meets the eye that is not parched with the rays of a vertical sun, to walk back two or three miles and ascend the mountains to the height of 1500 or 2000 feet. It seems like entering another region, the air is salubrious & vivifying, the vegetation around is luxuriant, the beautiful green in which every thing is clad affords a gratifying relief to the eye, & the widely extended ocean, fringed by the white foaming billows which break upon the reef that extends along the shore, together with the spiring masts of the shipping rising in the harbor, and the low huts of the natives standing on the plain diminished almost to miniature, presents a very pleasing & delightful prospect. [June] 16 [1824]. Vessels arrived from Lahaina bringing Karaimoku & Governor Adams. One of the vessels was a small Brig which not long since arrived from the Spanish Coast of America, and under rather suspicious circumstances entered Towaihae bay, where about to be deserted by the crew who found they could not dispose of her, she was taken possession of by Gov. Adams on suspicion that they had obtained her by unlawful means. [June] 17 [1824]. The class who have for some time been receiving lessons from Mr. C. twice a week in writing, begin to exhibit very pleasing marks of improvement, not only in the art to which he has particularly directed their attention, but also in their behavior. [June] 18 [1824]. Notice having been received today from Lahaina that Kaahumanu was dangerously ill, Karaimoku, Gov. Adams and the Chiefs of JUNE 18, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 522 Tauai who were here waiting to return immediately embarked on board several vessels, & set sail about two o'clock P.M. The wind was brisk, & they proceeded under full sail, but the Brig in which Gov. Adams had embarked soon carried away her topmast, & with another vessel returned into the harbor. All the chiefs except the Gov. reembarked on board the other vessel, which just at dusk proceeded a second time to the windward. [June] 19 [1824]. The disabled vessel having been rendered fit for sea got under way this afternoon & sailed for Maui. [June] 20 [1824]. Sabbath. Though the principal chiefs are absent the house at the village where religious worship is at present conducted was nearly filled with hearers, many of whom listened with serious attention to the remarks offered by Mr. Ellis, in the morning from Luke XII.32. Fear not little flock for it is your father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom," and in the afternoon from Ps. LXVIII.19. "Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our Salvation." On our way to meeting in the afternoon we noticed several persons digging a grave and learned it was for a Marquesian who had recently died. After service Mr. Ellis went in search of the house where he had lived with a view to find out who he was, & gain the particulars of his death. Having recently had under his instruction several natives of the Marquesas islands, and supposing the deceased to have been one of them, Mr.Ellis felt more than an ordinary interest in the case. JUNE 20, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 523 Upon finding the house he learned that the body had just been interred, but could get no correct information as to the inquiry who he was. In answer to the inquiry, When did he die? some replyed last night, others that he was not breathless till this morning. Mr. Ellis �reproved them for burying him in such haste, said he possibly might not have been dead, but that at least they ought to have had prayers at the interment. [June] 22 [1824]. Cap. Clark in the Sultan arrived this morning from the coast. When off against Hido bay he attempted to run into Waiakea with a special design to obtain medical advice & assistance of Dr. Blatchely for a sick man on board, Mr. Oliver Prescot Jr. of Newbury Port, Ms. late first mate of Brig Frederic, who had been ill about five months; but the wind being unfavorable he could not get his ship in, and the sick man died before her arrival at this port. This afternoon his remains were interred near the mission chapel. The funeral was attended by the Brethren of the mission families, the officers most of the seamen of the vessels in port, and many of the foreign residents. [June] 23 [1824]. The small Brig which sailed on the 19 instant for Lahaina having experienced very strong winds, by which her top mast was again carried away, having been blown almost out of sight of the islands, &, not being able to reach the port of her destination, obliged to put back again, made her appearance in the roads this morning, & came to anchor in the outer harbor. [June] 24 [1824]. A small schooner arrived from Lahaina with tidings that the health of Kaahumanu was improved, and that things there were going on well. Mr. Ellis received a friendly letter from Karaimoku containing directions about the meeting house, and the request that he would confer with Hinau respecting the finishing of it, and the erection of a large strong fence to enclose it. [June] 26 [1824]. Gov. Adams accompanied by Hinau called at the mission house & took dinner with the family. Before his departure the topic of new houses for the Brethren at Kairua was introduced, in hopes he would be disposed to enter into a free conversation on the subject, & might be induced to propose the erection of new buildings at the expense of Government. -- He however said but little, and prevented enlarging, by intimating that they needed new houses and he was going to build for them. We did not think it proper to enquire the terms; but it is probable he will expect a compensation. He then gave us his friendly aroha, returned to the village, and soon after embarked in a small schooner for Lahaina. We learn that before his departure he gave up the Brig he lately took possession of to the captain & crew with orders to pay port charges & quit the harbor. [June] 27 [1824]. Sabbath. As the Brethren were returning from meeting in the morning they passed near a house upon which a company of people were at work. Mr. Ellis went up & entered into conversation with them upon the impropriety of working on the Sabbath, and told them they had better desist. They said they came from a distance and wanted to finish their work, so as to return to their houses before JUNE 27, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 525 night, -- that they had no place to stop at till the morrow, and did not want to go away & come again another day. They did not know, they said, that it was the Sabbath till they came here, -- they had no chief with them, and no chief here had required them to stop, and having partly finished their work they thought it would be no harm to go on & complete it. Mr. Ellis told them that what they had done before they had done ignorantly, but that if they resumed their work after what he had said to them, they would be highly criminial. They said, "why then did you tell us." He replyed because I love your souls, desire your best good and wish you to observe the Sabbath day & the commandments of God that you may be saved." They said, maitai no �kela. (that is good, or right). "We will not work any more today." They then descended from the building, gathered up the materials with which they had been at work & put them in the house. [June] 28 [1824]. We were disturbed this morning by loud wailings at the house of our neighbor James Kahuhu, the friends of whose wife supposing her at the point of death had assembled to weep around her & pay their last tribute of affection. Several of the mission family immediately went over, but did not find her so near her end as her friends apprehended her to be. They recommended the wailing to cease & the doors & windows of the house to be opened for the free circulation of air. The conduct of James in reference to his wife's illness has been very appropriate. -- While some of her friends & relations have been JUNE 28, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 526 very desirous that some of their old heathen customs should be practiced upon the administering of medicine to her, he has uniformly opposed and prevented it. [June] 29 [1824. Just at dark roads, and about the same time board came into the harbor. the Enterprise came to anchor in the a small schooner with Karaimoku on Mr. Ellis went off in the evening to the Enterprise, where he found Mrs. Ellis, Mr. & Mrs. Loomis & the children all in very comfortable circumstances. As it is not pleasant coming into the harbor in the dark, & as boats are sometimes in danger of being upset by passing too near the reef, Mr. E. left them on board to spend the night, and came ashore alone. [June] 30th [1824]. Early in the morning our friends came on shore & were received with a hearty welcome by the Brethren & Sisters at the mission house, where all united in offering a tribute of thanksgiving for his watchful Providence exercised over us all during the season of our separation, and for the tokens of his favor towards Mrs. Ellis in returning her in such circumstances of comfort. Opiia & the Chiefs of Tauai arrived to day from Lahaina. July 1 [1824]. By Mr. Hunnewell who arrived this morning from Hawaii letters came to hand from Mr. Thurston & Dr. Blatchely. Mr. Thurston's letter was dated at Towaihae where he arrived on the 27th ult. on his way from Waiakea to Kairua. His visit at Waiakea occupied the space of three weeks, during which time he preached frequently to the people, though he thinks the present prospects of JULY 1, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 527 usefulness there are not very encouraging. The congregations that attended his preaching would number about one hundred. Koahou the most friendly & influential chief residing there was absent during most of the time of his stay. He has built a small meeting house in which he and his company usually attended religious worship. The Brethren have a small school of about twenty scholars. Several members of the mission there have been visited with sickness. Dr. B. was attacked with fever soon after his return from Kairua, by which he had been reduced very low, but was however recovering. Mrs. B. though she had been sometime feeble was convalescent. The infant son of Mr. Goodrich was at the point of death. [July] 3 [1824], The wife of James Kahuhu who died yesterday was interred this afternoon within the fort on the top of Punchbown hill. Mr. Ellis conducted the services at the house, & Mr. Stewart made a 3(7 �prayer in the native language at the grave. As the ascent to the fort is steep & difficult, it was necessary to lash the coffin very firmly to the bier, which was carried by six men followed by relatives & friends and preceded by Mr. S. & Mr. C. & several of the native teachers. When they came to the steepest part of the ascent, all order was neglected & the attention of each was put in requisition to climb up in the safest manner possible. [July] 4 [1824]. Sabbath. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning to a full and attentive congregation of natives from Rev. XXI.4. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more JULY 4, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 528 death; neither sorow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." The subject was suggested by the death of Kahuhu's wife, and Mr. Ellis took occasion to contrast the present state of sickness, suffering, sin & death with that brought to view in the text, & urge upon the attention of all present, considering the shortness & uncertainty of life, & the importance of eternal realities, the duty of striving with all possible diligence to secure the favor of God, an interest in Christ the only & all sufficient Savior, and an inheritance in the world of light, purity & blessedness above. In foreign music. Harwood the evening by the invitation of Mr. Harwood, a number of residents met at the mission house for improvement in sacred Mr. Crocker & Mr. Hunnewell attended with flutes & Mr. assisted with a bass viol. [July] 5 [1824]. The Independence of the United States was celebrated with festivity by the foreign residents & the captains & officers of the vessels in port. The day was also honored by a national salute & a public dinner, in which the missionaries were invited to participate. At 5 P.M. the natives were collected to observe the monthly concert. Mr. Ellis addressed those who assembled from Ps. LXXII.8. "He shall have dominion from sea to sea, and from the rivers to the ends of the earth." In the evening Mr. Ellis & Mr. Loomis met the teachers & others favorable to instruction at the village for religious conversation & inquiry. At the same time the other members of the family joined in observing the monthly prayer meeting at the mission house. JULY 6, 1824 **** MS. PAGE 529 [July] 6 [1824]. The Tamahorelani & Eos having on board Tapule, Wahinehui and several other chiefs sailed for Tauai, accompanied by Kahalaia, sometimes called Young Tamehameha, who having been appointed Governor of the island goes down to enter upon the discharge of his official duties. As Karaimoku expects soon to follow he sent word to Mr. Bingham not to leave the island till after his visit, and then they would both return together. This evening Mr. & Mrs. Ellis moved into their new house and part of our number united with them in a family offering of praise to Jehovah. As Mr. &. Mrs. have with respect to a habitation experienced much vicissitude since their landing upon these islands, we rejoice with them that they are now comfortably situated & well accommodated. The walls of the house which are one story & a half are composed of the coral rock, found of various thicknesses at the depth of from one to twelve feet from the surface throughout the whole extent of the plain, which Mr. Ellis, with much perplexity & expense of time, procured of the natives, and the erection of which together with the further completion of the building, which when fully completed will 3/ �have cost about one thousand dollars, he has superintended with great assiduity &. special regard to economy. [July] 8th [182]. At tea this evening the family enjoyed the company of Mr. Bruce a passenger in the Enterprise on his way to Canton as an agent for a mercantile house in New York, and Mr. Small late first mate of an English merchant ship recently at the islands. -- We were gratified with their presence of Mr. & Mrs. Ellis. After spending the JULY 8, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 530 evening in a social manner the visitors joined with the family in a hymn & prayer. [July] 9 [1824]. Mr. Chamberlain has spent some time for several days past & most of today in assorting and arranging the articles of clothing &c. received from America by the Dauphin. The friends of this mission are entitled to our most cordial thanks for their generous free will offerings in aid of the important work in which we are engaged. Factory cotton cloth, bleach & unbleached but more particularly bleached; stripe; gingham; check; -- shirts, pantaloons, short jackets, & shoes for men, & youth from 14 to 16 years of age; English calico & gingham; blue broad cloth with a white or variously colored selvage; large pocket knives; pocket glasses; combs; scissors; fish hooks; flints & steels; slates, &c. are all very excellent articles to use in exchange with the natives for various articles of support, and in many instance are quite as useful to the mission as money, though we should not recommend donors who would otherwise contribute money to lay it out for those articles with special design to send here, but rather to forward it to the Treasurer of the Board, and leave the appropriation of it to the Prudential Committee. Small garments except for the children of the missionaries are at present of little value, but shoes for the different members of the mission are much needed, also Writing paper, quills, ink powder, & lead pencils for the missionaries & natives. [July] 11 [1824]. Sabbath. Severe illness of Karaimoku prevented his attendance at the place of worship, but by his special request JULY 11, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 531 religious services were conducted with him and his attendants at his own house. During the exercises of the afternoon a circumstance occurred which afforded the chiefs present an opportunity to express their disapprobation of improper conduct in the house of God. Two females who sat near the door were noticed playing with each other & engrossing the attention of those around them. One of the native teachers arose and forced them out of the house. At the close of the services the chiefs spoke of the behavior of the two individuals in terms of censure. Kekauruohe said, "Why did they come into the house to play, was there not room enough for them out side? Why did they not stop & have their sport on the beach?" [July] 15 [1824]. Held the family social prayer meeting this evening at the house of Mr. Ellis by his particular request. [July] 16 [1824]. A native who had been a person of some importance under Hinau the G o v r . was interred this afternoon. His remains were conveyed to the house where public worship has of late been conducted, &. Mr. Ellis offered a prayer, & made an address to those who assembled on the occasion. Robert Whyhee made a short prayer at the grave. The brethren & Sisters of the mission family together with Mr. & �Mrs. Ellis, by the polite invitation of Cap. Ebbets participated in a hospitable family entertainment at his establishment. [July] 17 [1824]. Karaimoku, desirous that the new meeting house should be opened for public religious worship on the approaching Sabbath, & having given orders to the carpenters employed on his house JULY 17, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 532 to hang the doors, set in the windows & fit up the seats, came up this afternoon, though still feeble from the effects of his recent illness, attended by Opiia, Kekauruohe and a great concourse of people, to view the house, and give directions about spreading the mats. With the exception of Karaimoku the whole company set off after rushes and grass to strew over the house, previously to putting down the mats. It was interesting to see several of the highest chiefs in the nation following one after another with burdens of grass, presenting their free will offerings of labor to forward the work. All united cheerfully & seemed to experience a high degree of satisfaction in affording assistance. The house is commodious and will accommodate a large auditory: the dimensions within the posts are 70 feet by 25; the pulpit is at the north end, on each side of which is a door, one for the entrance of the Chiefs, the other for the mission family; the principal door is on the West side towards the village, & the large pulpit window of the old house in the end towards the sea; the building is surrounded by a strong high stick fence 125 feet by 155 & the enclosure is to be planted with bananas, sugar cane, melons, &c. The fence is so constructed that the people on the outside will be excluded from nearly all the windows, and a small triangular fence erected between the two doors in the end fronting the road; at the angle of which the bell elevated on a frame is fixed, will prevent the attendants of the JULY 17, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 533 chiefs from sitting down directly back of the pulpit & disturbing the speaker with their noise as was frequently the case in the former house. [July] 18 [1824]. Sabbath. At the usual hour for public worship the house was filled though not crowded, and the exercises were commenced by performing Hymn the first in the Hawaiian collection to the tune of Littleton. Mr. Harwood with a base [sic] viol & Mr. Crocker with a flute assisted the music. After prayer a native hymn suitable to the occasion was sung to the tune of Denmark, after which Mr. Ellis preached an appropriate sermon from Acts XVII.24. "God that made the world and all things therein, seeing he is Lord of heaven & earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands." The subject was introduced by the remark that in every part of the world, where the inhabitants, whether pagans or Christians reverence Superior beings there places of worship are erected. The subject was prosecuted by exhibiting: I. The error of idolaters in comparing God to anything visible, &. rendering offerings to the images which their own hands have made, and supposing that an invisible & spiritual being possessed wants like their own & needed offerings of food &c. II. The true God not visibly present in any part of the world. III. The presence of God in the Churches of his people a spiritual presence felt in the heart of his worshippers, but not seen with the eye, or perceptible to the touch. IV. The existence on nonexistence of places for the worship of the JULY 17, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 534 true God, evidence all the moral & intellectual state of a nation or people. V. The labor formerly endured in building heiaus & worshiping false gods burdensome, unprofitable & vain. �VI. The presence of the true God & the happiness of men, the grand object of the religion of Jesus Christ, and these important benefits the end proposed in the erection of this house. A respectable number of foreigners assembled at 11 A.M. to whom Mr. S. preached from Prov. 1.10. "If sinners entice thee consent thou not." In the afternoon he again appeared in the pulpit as a herald of salvation to this heathen nation to proclaim in their own language those messages of mercy which God in infinite compassion has purposed to make known to all nations for the obedience of faith, from the words, "Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." The people of Waititi who had assisted in building the house were, by the direction of Karaimoku, invited to attend. [July] 19 [1824]. The native teachers & many of their scholars met by order of Karaimoku to prepare the ground within the meeting house enclosure for cultivation. July 20 [1824]. Karaimoku with his attendants forming considerable of a company came up to visit his new house situated contiguous to that of Mr. Ellis, which he has been building in modern stile at considerable expense & which is now nearly finished, and, proposing to tarry in it during the night he asked Mr. Ellis if it would not be well to have prayers there. Mr. Ellis pleased at having an JULY 20, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 535 opportunity of directing his thoughts to the true God most readily answered in the affirmative, and having made known the fact to the Brethren at the mission house invited their attendance. Happy we all were to see this highest Chief in the nation so ready to have erected in his new habitation an alter of praise to that God of whom his fathers were ignorant. We could not but ardently desire that this house, which has been consecrated by prayer, may never be profaned by the abominations which are so prevalent in this land. [July] 21 [1824]. By invitation of the family a respectable number of foreigners consisting of masters of vessels & resident traders favored us with their company at tea, spent the evening at the mission house & at the close joined with the family in a hymn & prayer. We feel a pleasure in reciprocating the civilities which we from time to time receive from foreigners, with a special view however, to the advancement of the cause. We wish to do all in our power consistently with our duty as missionaries & our character as Christians, to secure the confidence, and win to our objects the cooperation of foreign residents & others who visit these islands. [July] 23 [1824]. The Jupiter, Cap. Leslie of New York which arrived two days ago from the Western coast of South America, sailed this afternoon for Manilla, whence she is bound directly to the United States, on board which by the kindness of the Captain we forwarded a package of letters & communications for our friends & patrons. JULY 25, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 536 [July] 25 [1824]. Early this morning the Brig Niu came to anchor in the roads, and about 10 A.M. Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely unexpectedly and very much to our joy arrived at the mission house having been absent more than six months from this station, though when they left this place they expected to return before the lapse of half that time. They saild from Waiakea in a small schooner & were favored with an expeditious passage to Lahaina. Thence they embarked for this place in the Niu. �[July] 26 [1824]. This afternoon Karaimoku sailed in a small schooner for Tauai, who kindly took charge of letters & a few supplies for the station. [July] 27 [1824]. Several of the teachers called upon Mr. Ellis this morning to make enquiries respecting some of the truths which were the subject of his discourse on the preceding Sabbath, & to gain more distinct ideas of several things which had been the topics of conversation last evening at the meeting for inquiry. Augt. 1 [1824]. Sabbath. During the English service it was discovered that a company of natives to the number of 50 or 60 had collected in a cultivated enclosure about a quarter of a mile distant, who were making much noise in beating the ground for a taro patch with the buts of the cocoanut branch. Mr. Ellis, unwilling that they should thus violate the Sabbath, left the meeting house & proceeded to the place where they were at work, & very quickly persuaded them to desist. [Aug] 2 [1824]. At the meeting for inquiry this evening those present appeared much interested in the subjects introduced for conversation and though the evening was far advanced before all the questions AUGUST 2, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 537 proposed by Mr. E. were all answered, yet none were willing to retire till all had been conversed upon. These meetings have evidently increased in interest since their first establishment. [Aug] 7 [1824]. Dr. Blatchely, Mr. Loomis & Mr. Chamberlain attended by Mr. Harwood made an excursion to the mountains, and ascended those which rise in the vicinity of the mission house, with a particular view to ascertain whether the wood which grows on their acclivity can be approached with a team. They returned towards the evening having satisfied themselves that, though it is not impossible to obtain fire wood for the station from that source, yet the difficulties of drawing it down with a team, would be so many and great, as to render an attempt of that kind, except in a case of great urgency, inexpedient. [Aug] 8 [1824]. Sabbath. During the night the new Brig Tamehameha, Cap. John Meek in the short passage of 114 days from New York, came to anchor in the roads. By this arrival various communications have been received from our friends & patrons in America. Mr. Stewart, having it in prospect to return to Lahaina in the course of the week, concluded the English exercises in the form of a farewell address. In the afternoon he walked up one of the neighboring vallies, and, having collected together some of the people who work on the land, called makaainana, addressed them on the glad tidings of the Gospel. At the same time Messrs. L. & C. with the aid of a native teacher conducted religious [services] at Waikiki. AUGUST 8, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 538 Arrived this afternoon the Brig Becket from the coast of California. On her way hither, she put in at Hido bay. The Captain brought letters from the Brethren & was kind enough to take on board a quantity of lumber purchased by Dr. Blatchely of the natives while at Waiakea. [Aug] 10 [1824]. Messrs. Bingham & Whitney & their families were welcomed to this place after a remarkably quick passage of two days from Tauai, where Mr. B. had spent three months. They bring the distressing intelligence that an unhappy insurrection commenced there �Sabbath morning of the 8th inst. on the part of G. P. Taumuarii, Tiaimakani &. Taiaimoku, who made an assault on the fort, evidently aiming at the Sovereignty of the island & the destruction of the windward party, who had taken possession. They were however quickly repelled, with the loss of 9 killed. Niau a Tauai chief friendly to Karaimoku, & a young Englishmen, E. Trowbridge attached to Karaimoku, were killed in the fort, another Englishman & another native on the same side were mortally wounded. This was the principal loss. Immediately after the battle Karaimoku who remained on the side of the river opposite to the fort, sent for the missionaries to come and join with him in thanksgivings to God for his protection, &. in prayer for its continuance. They readily complied with his wishes. When the brethren had administered to the wounded, and attended to the burial of Trowbridge, who was interred in the fort, Karaimoku kindly AUGUST 10, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 539 furnished them and their families a safe retreat from the scene of war in the Schooner New York, sent hither as an express for a reenforcement. They and the families whom they met here united in a tribute of thanksgiving to the father of mercies, who had preserved them from harm in time of danger. Mr. Bingham brought from Karaimoku a letter to Hinau commander of the fort at this place containing orders for half his men to be forthwith sent down to Tauai. He began at once to muster his men to have them ready to sail in the morning. Augt. 11 [1824]. The Schooner Deliverance & the Brig Becket sailed for Tauai with a reenforcement of 400 or 500 men. The Sch. New York from Tauai proceeded last night to Lahaina with dispatches from Karaimoku for Kaahumanu. Immediately after our morning devotions Mr. & Mrs. Stewart & Betsey Stockton with their little Charles Clasby embarked for Lahaina in the new Brig Tamehameha, favored with a passage by the obliging kindness of Cap. Meek & Cap. Ebbets. They have resided here 3> months during which time Mr. S. has uniformly conducted the English^services on the Sabbath and usually with the aid of a native teacher the native service at Waititi. This afternoon Mr. Bingham preached to the natives with reference to the state of the nation from I Kings VIII.33,34. "When thy people Isreal be smitten down before their enemy because they have sinned against thee and shall turn again to thee, and confess thy name & pray & make supplication unto thee in this house, Then hear thou in heaven & forgive the sin of thy people." Augt. 12 [1824]. The Brig Niu sailed for Tauai filled with men prepared for the war, a considerable part of whom are under the direction of Aniani. Three females only attended Mr. C.'s writing school scholars having gone to the scene of war. most of his [Aug] 13 [1824]. Three chiefs Urumaheihei, Kehikiri & Laanui with forces for Tauai arrived in two small schooners from Lahaina on their way to join Karaimoku. The brethren met them at the village. The Schooner Prince Regent proceeded with supplies to Tauai. Thus far the people have exhibited unusual dispatch in their proceedings since the first shout of battle, and the winds and waves have been providentially ordered to favor their movements, as it is but five days since the schooner left Tauai which is now returning thither from Maui with a reenforcement. Meantime three vessels have sailed from this place with troops. �[Aug] 14 [1824]. The chiefs & people from Lahaina sailed for Tauai. Several of the school teachers have gone down under arms. They say they do not desire to fight, but think it their duty to take care of their chief Karaimoku who is in danger. The attention of the nation is much diverted & occupied by the rupture at Tauai. The apparatus of our stove having failed we have concluded to build a fire place in the cook-house with a view to save wood the price of which is from 10 to 12 dollrs per cord. [Aug] 15 [1824]. Sabbath. Mr. Ellis preached to the natives at the chapel in the morning. Mr. Whitney and Mr. Chamberlain went up the AUGUST 15, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 541 valley where in a little cluster of about 25 houses Mr. Whitney preached to a small collection of people who were induced to listen to the word of life. They saw and addressed in their way several persons at work & bearing burdens. -- One carrying a load of taro, replied to their kind remonstrance, "I must have food if it is the Sabbath." Mr. B. preached to the English congregation, on the insufficiency of human wisdom & the sufficiency of the Gospel to lead men to the knowledge and enjoyment of God. "For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe." I. Cor. 1.21. In the afternoon Mr. B. & Mr. C. went to Waititi where Mr. B. preached to a collection of those who are learning to read, from II Cor. V.17. "If any man be in Christ he is a new creature, old things are passed away: behold all things are become new." In the application of the subject as he demanded who among them had given up their dark & wicked heart, one woman replied with unusual animation, that her old heart had made its escape. Mr. E. preached at the chapel in the afternoon. And in the evening Messrs. E. & B., C. &. L. went to the fort and had divine service there for the benefit of those who are stationed there. By the arrival of the Sch. Deliverance this afternoon, Mr. Ellis & Hinau received letters from Karaimoku - who sends his aroha to the brethren of the mission & to other individual foreigners, give the AUGUST 15, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 542 names of several leading persons in the disaffected & insurgent party for whom he expressed his pity. He gives his opinion that Kalaniulumoku a chief who lodged in the fort and who was in part intrusted with the care of it was unfaithful and rather invited than repelled the attack. Aug. 17 [sic][1824]. with supplies. The Sch. Deliverance sailed for Tauai freighted [Aug] 16 [sic][1824]. This evening Messrs. Ellis & Bingham attended the inquiry meeting at the house of Opiia where the texts & principal points of the last three sermons which they had preached to the natives were reviewed in order, by the catechetical method of instruction to awaken, impress & enlighten more fully the minds of their most attentive hearers. [Aug] 18 [1824]. Kaikioeva &. Opiia with a considerable number of soldiers arrived from Lahaina last night in the Brig Tamehameha. The brig proceeded with Kaikioeva and his men this afternoon bound for Tauai. Mr. Whitney with a view to be at his post of duty & usefulness left his family here and sailed in the Brig. As we all felt it disirable that he should visit Waimea, preach to the chiefs & people & learn the exact state of things there -- even if the danger should oblige him soon to return. �Opiia remains here to assist in taking care of this place, at the direction of Kaahumanu who has been told that the foreigners (probably some worthless sailors) had threatened to take possession of the fort. Opiia & Hinau's family attended the Wednesday lecture & Mr. B. preached from Prov. VIII.17. "I love them that love me, and they that seek me early shall find me." AUGUST 21, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 543 Aug. 21 [1824], A good letter from Kaahumanu was received by Hinau by a small schooner from Lahaina, and information that things were going on well at that place was also received. [Aug] 22 [1824]. Mr. Chamberlain & Robert went to Moanarua to instruct the people. The head man of the place inquired whether they were sent by Opiia or Hinau to have religious service there. About 20 persons collected, to whom after the singing of two hymns, and a prayer, Robert made an address. Mr. Ellis preached at the meeting house in the morning & afternoon, conducted a short service at the fort in the evening & lead in family prayers at the house of Opiia. Mr. Bingham preached to the English congregation at 11 o'clock A.M. & at 2 P.M. to the natives at the fort by permission of Hinau from the words of James, "Be ye also patient, stablish your heart -- Draw nigh to God & he will draw nigh to you." & at 5 P.M. at Waititi. By the arrival of the Tamehameha we have news of the state of the war at Tauai as late as the 19th instant. The insurgents had collected and strengthened themselves between Hanepepe & Wahiava, where they made a slight breastwork & planted a small brass field piece. Karaimoku had sent several messages to G. P. T. to induce him to surrender himself with the assurance of protection; but he replied that he wished not to hurt the windward party, but to contend only with Tauai chiefs several of whom he said had threatened his life & the lives of his party. On Wednesday the 1 8 th Karaimoku sent about 900 men, under Kahalaia, & Urumaheihei, who very early on the morning of the 1 9 th AUGUST 22, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 544 attacked, routed and dispersed the insurgents, killed two chiefs Tiaimakani & Nakeu & a considerable number of others, & obliged G. P. T. and Tiaimoku to fly singly to the mountains, -- George fled on horse back. It is said he had one horse shot under him & that he mounted another which he was soon obliged to abandon to hide himself in the wilderness. His wife and child escaped with him. A letter from Karaimoku to Hinau states that none was killed on his side, & attributes the escape of Humehume to the intoxication of Kahalaia. A letter from Mr. Whitney to his wife and one to Mr. Bingham written at the request of Karaimoku dated the 20 th instant were received this evening, by which it appears that about 1000 men were in pursuit of G. P. T. and Tiaimoku, with orders from Karaimoku to take them alive if possible. [Aug] 23 [1824]. As the Schooner which arrived last evening proceeds directly to Lahaina & is expected to return within a few days, Mr. Bingham sailed in her in compliance with a particular request from Kaahumanu that he should visit her at Lahaina when some Tauai vessel should be passing that way. She wished to inquire particularly 3P �respecting Tauai & respecting her own duty. Mr. Ellis conducted the inquiry meeting for the natives this evening. Wednesday [Aug] 25 [1824]. The congregation at the weekly lecture this afternoon amounted only to about 40 persons, to whom Mr. Ellis preached from the words of Christ in answer to an important inquiry, "If thou wouldst enter into life keep the commandments." AUGUST 28, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 545 [Aug] 28 [1824]. The schooner New York which carried Mr. Bingham to Lahaina returned without him. In compliance with the earnest request of Kaahumanu & her sister he concluded to stay till after the Sabbath. Mrs. B. received a letter from him stating the reasons of his tarrying longer than he intended, viz. that "Kaahumanu proposes to have a day of fasting and prayer in which as many of our congregations as can be informed, are to be requested to join with penitence & humility to supplicate the divine favor on the people at Tauai, that the war may cease, the effusion of blood may be stopped, & that even Humehume may be saved from death. She proposes also to send forthwith to John Adams & Kapiolani at Hawaii, to Opiia & Hinau at Oahu, & to Karaimoku at Tauai, mentioning her design to observe Friday the 27. as a day of fasting & special prayer, & requesting them to notice it in like manner, if they get the information seasonably. She desired Mr. B. to remain with her to preach on the occasion and also to preach on the Sabbath, engaging to send a vessel after the Sabbath to convey him to Oahu. About 100 men had been sent from Hawaii as far as Lahaina on their way to support Karaimoku at Tauai, but the prospect that they would not be needed induced Kaahumanu to detain them at Lahaina till she should hear again from Karaimoku. [Aug] 29 [1824]. Sabbath. Mr. Ellis preached in the morning to a congregation of about 150 natives from Luke XVIII.14. "For every one that exalteth himself shall be abased, & he that humbleth himself AUGUST 29, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 546 shall be exalted." and in the afternoon to about the same number of natives from Rom. VIII.9. "If any man have not the spirit of Christ he is none of his." His sermon to the English congregation was listened to with apparent interest. Mr. C. with one of the native teachers conducted a religious meeting at Waititi. Mr. C. read the hymns and lead the singing and the native teacher offered two prayers & made an address. Augt. 31 [1824]. Mr. Whitney arrived from Tauai in the Pilot boat having been six days performing the passage. Tiaimoku had surrendered himself to Karaimoku, but G. P. Taumuarii who had fled to the mountains remained still in concealment. Cap. Chase of the ship Falcon touched here, having been four months since at the Society Islands, where he met with the mission­ aries. He brings the intelligence that the wife of the Rev. Mr. Threlkeld missionary at Raiatea died in the early part of the year. Messrs. Tyerman & Bennet had not left the islands in April last but were ready to improve the first opportunity to proceed on their tour. As Cap. Chase is about to return thither Mr. E. sends to some of his brethren there, a few articles which have not hitherto been easily obtained there to wit. flour, bread & salt. We forwarded also a bundle of American publications of the latest dates; and 10 copies of President Allen's donation of "Accounts of Ship wrecks" with a letter 37 �containing a request that the missionaries there would, if an AUGUST 31, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 547 opportunity should occur, forward a copy of that work agreeably to the request of the donor to John Adams the Patriarch of Pitcairn's island. In the evening as these articles were sent off to the ship standing off and on, Mr. Bingham came into the harbor from Lahaina in the Puahureri a schooner belonging to John Adams Gov. of Hawaii sent hither by Kaahumanu. He was met and received with welcome. He left Kaahumanu exercising a good influence at Lahaina & the brethren & sisters there pursuing their work with comfortable prospects of success. Stephen Pupuhi our assistant Tahitian assistant teacher with Pohaku his wife a native of Maui, to whom he has lately been married came down to visit the family here partly to obtain clothes for himself & wife, & partly to get the advice of the brethren here as to the place of his residence. George Sandwich being at Lahaina in compliance with the wish of the Young Prince, and Taua & Toteta two Tahitian teachers also being there, Stephen's service at Lahaina are less needed than they have been even if they were now as acceptable to the people as could be desired. Sept. 1 [1824]. Wednesday. Mr. Whitney went to Waititi and attended a funeral & preached to a considerable congregation there. Mr. Bingham preached at the meeting house to a small congregation. Sep. 2 [1824], The family met this evening to converse upon the subject of Stephen's location. It appears desirable and has been strongly recommended that he should go either to Tauai with Mr. Whitney or up to Waiakea to the assistance of the brethren there. SEPTEMBER 2, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 548 Stephen manifests a willngness and a desire to go to either place as the brethren may think best, but his wife will go to neither, because she is unwilling to leave her friends & native island. Her place of residence has been at Waitapu, an inland district in Maui where her friends are & where Stephen has spent about a month, and where it is desirable that a school should be established. It was therefore recommended to Stephen to return with his wife to Maui, and under the direction and superintendence of the brethren there who wold approve attempt to teach a school at Waitapu till some more favorable opening should be made for him, or till in the opinion of the brethren some other service should demand his attention. [Sep] 3 [1824]. This day has been observed by the members of this station as a day of fasting and prayer with reference to the expected celebration of the Lord's supper, on the ensuing Sabbath. A preparatory lecture was preached in the evening by Mr. B. from I. Pet. 1.6,7. Behold I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect precious, & he that believeth on him shall not be confounded; Unto you therefore which believe he is precious." In view of what the Lord Jehovah has done to lay in Zion the foundation of her hopes, consolations & ever­ lasting joy -- and in view of the preciousness of our Redeemer as exhibited in the discourse & apprehended by the believer, together with the prospect of celebrating his dying love, and of dwelling with him forever, we were enabled to say, we trust from the heart, Christ is precious. SEPTEMBER 3, 1824 By request of Opiia we noon for the natives who in observe this day as a season state of the nation, and who Whitney. ***** MS. PAGE 549 had a service at the church in the after­ compliance with the wishes of Kaahumanu, of special prayer with reference to the listened to the words preached by Mr. �[Sep] 5 [1824]. Sabbath. The morning service for the natives was conducted by Mr. Bingham who preached to them from Jer. XXIII.6. "The Lord our Righteousness." The sermon in English was preached by Mr. Whitney from I. John 1.3. "And truly our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ." -- In which he attempted to show the nature &. benefits of the fellowship which exists between God & his people, the felicity of those who enjoy it forever & the unhappy lot of those who are destitute of it. In the afternoon her preached at Waititi. Mr. Ellis preached at the meeting house. The congregation was small, but the attention of the people to his discourse from Acts X.30,31 was pleasing. At the close of the service John C. Iripoa (Irepoah) and Robert Haia (Whyhee) were by letter from the church of Christ in Cornwall, Conn. U.S.A. admitted to this church, subscribing with their hands to our articles of faith covenant. This would not have been delayed so long after their arrival had it been convenient to attend to it sooner. The communion of the Lord's Supper was celebrated in the evening. The members of the Church present met at the house of Mr. Ellis, on account of his wife's illness that they might enjoy with them the privilege of surrounding the Lord's table. SEPTEMBER 6, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE S50 Monday [Sep] 6 [1824]. At the monthly prayer meeting of the people, about 40 or 50 assembled at the meeting house to whom Mr. B. made an address on the subject of the Jubilee from Lev. XXV.9,10. after which was sung the Jubilee hymn translated. "Blow ye the trumpet blow/ The gladly solemn sound." [Sep] 8 [1824]. A few days since as Opiia was making a friendly call at our house, the key of the Doctor's room was supposed to be taken by some person in her train. This was hinted to her & she found on subsequent inquiry, that a lad belonging to another chief who came with her attendants had taken it & carried it to Waititi. She has recovered & carefully restored it today. [Sep] 9 [1824]. By the Mercury Capt. Austin bound to Nantucket by way of the Society Islands we forwarded for our friends and patrons in America a large package of communications including 68 pages of the journal kept at this station, and a letter from Mr. B. to the Corresponding Secretary containing a brief notice of the insurrection at Tauai. Several interesting letters from Kariamoku, Laanui & others at Tauai, have today been received here by Opiia, Hinau & Mr. Ellis. Neither G. P. T. nor his wife had been taken. Karaimoku is still disposed to show clemency to the insurgents, and is proposing to go out himself in the hope of inviting George from his retreat, who it is supposed would be less ready to commit himself to the hands of any other chief. SEPTEMBER 9, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 551 The return of Capt. Coleman, of the Russel from a successful cruise, with a full ship homeward bound and the generous renual [sic] of his kind offer to give Mr. Ellis & family a gratuitous passage to America, induced Mr. Ellis to ask the friendly advice of the brethren as to the point of duty in the present case. It was obvious that the opinion of the brethren in general must be founded much on the opinion of Dr. Blatchely, who gave it as his decided opinion that there is no prospect of Mrs. E.'s recovering her health without a change of climate & circumstances, & who therefore V/ �recommended a removal to a more favorable climate as the only chance of her recovery, in which opinion and advice he is supported by three English physicians who have seen Mrs. E. in the course of the last year. The subject having been much in contemplation during her illness, and the case now appearing still more clear than when we were called to act upon it before, and when we recommended a removal to a colder climate, the brethren gave it as their unanimous opinion that is the duty of Mr. Ellis to avail himself of the kind offer of Capt. Coleman and to improve this favorable opening in providence to seek for his afflicted wife the advantages of more promising climes, by a voyage to England by the way of America. Such has been the happy union of Mr. E. with his American brethren here & such the demand for his continued & useful labors in this field, that his removal even for the short period of a year or two cannot but be deeply regretted. -SEPTEMBER 9, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 552 We must however in this as in every case of this nature submit to what appears to be the will of the Sovereign Lord of the harvest, confidently trusting to him the disposal of the field & the laborers. Sep. 10 [1824], Messrs. Ellis &. Bingham went off on board the Russel with Capt. Coleman to look at her accommodations. While they were on board the Tamahorelani which got under way last Sabbath to go to Lahaina & was driven back, weighed anchor again, & Mr. Ellis hastened on board and dispatched a note from [sic] Mr. Richards at Lahaina to send down by the first opportunity his little daughter Sarah to embark in the Russel for America. Capt. C. engaged to touch at Hawaii to take in Mary the eldest daughter of Mr. E. who has been sometime with Mr. & Mrs. Bishop. At evening Mr. Hammatt & Capt. Harris, by request of Mr. Ellis sent a small boat to Tauai to inform Karaimoku of his intended departure & to offer to take letters for the king. [Sep] 12 [1824]. Sabbath. As it is the last Sabbath that Mr. Ellis expects to spend with us before his departure, he preached once in English & once in the native language to very attentive congregations, & we trust the word has not fallen to the ground in vain. He alluded to his design to leave this field, stated some of the reasons, and endeavored to press on his native hearers the duty of having a due regard to God in all their ways which he illustrated &. enforced from Prov. 111.6. "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." SEPTEMBER 12, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 553 Mr. Whitney preached in the chapel in the morning from Acts XXIV. 25. "Felix trembled, and answered, go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee." He preached also at Waititi in the afternoon. [Sep] 14 [1824]. All the family engaged in forwarding the preparation of Mr. & Mrs. Ellis for their departure. [Sep] 15 [1824]. Mr. Ellis preached his farewell sermon to the native congregation from I. Thess. 11.20. "Ye are our glory & joy." The people listened with unusual attention and some of them wiped the tears from their eyes as he described the lively interest of the missionary in their welfare & his joy in their spiritual prosperity, and as he urged them so to hear & so to live that we might forever rejoice in their salvation. [Sep] 17 [1824]. Having heard by a canoe from Lahaina that the vessels had left that place for Hawaii, Mr. Ellis & Cap. Coleman V2 �induced Cap. Blanchard to send his little Schooner to convey Sarah Ellis from Lahaina to Kairua, where the ship now ready to sail would take her in. Mr. Whitney & family took their leave & went on board a schooner to return to Tauai, the field of their labor, now so far restored to peace as to justify their return. Mrs. W. while here has been under the particular care of Dr. B. whose prescriptions for dropsical symptoms she is still to observe. Brother & Sister Ellis also took leave of their brethren & sisters here, to embark for America and their native land and amidst SEPTEMBER 17, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 554 tender tears, kind sympathies & mutual benedictions gave and received the parting hand and the affectionate farewell. A parting prayer was offered by Mr. Bingham at the house of Mr. Ellis, and about 6 o'clock P.M. Mrs. Ellis was conveyed from her bed to a waggon & from the waggon to a boat, in which she was accompanied by Dr. Blatchely, Capt. Rogers, &. Mr. Hunnewell to the ship lying at anchor in the roads. Mr. Ellis being detained by unfinished business during the evening left the shore about ten with his youngest daughter Ann & with his obliging Captain, who had kindly waited to take him to the ship. While his associates here sympathise with Mr. E. in the afflictive dispensation which calls him from them, and while they cordially approve & recommend his removal for a season, they cannot but deeply feel the loss of his presence and aid, especially at this station, where the public duties, to which the strength of two ordained missionaries was scarecely adequate, will now devolve on one. But the hand that imposes the burden is able to give strength to support it, or to diminish the toil & lighten the care, or send additional aid -- untill the expected return of Mr. E. to share again in the toils, cares & responsibilities of this station, -- in the general labors, hopes & consolations of the mission in its efforts to elevate, enlighten, purify & save this heathen nation. It will be our prayer that he may be [sic] leave of providence soon return to us, SEPTEMBER 17, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 555 rejoicing in the restored health of his wife and in the prospect of spending the remaider of his days in this whitening field. We forwarded to the Board by this conveyance the memoir of Keopuolani, & the journal of the tour of Hawaii of 266 pages, and a joint letter to the Corresponding Secretary bringing down the history of the mission from the date of the last joint letter to the present time. We gave also to Mr. Ellis a written statement of our views of his departure, and some notes of introduction to the Cor. Sec. and other friends in America. Sep. 18 [1824]. The Russel which weighed anchor in the night was out of sight this morning. Our thoughts follow our brother &. sister who have embarked in her and our prayers, that the winds of heaven, and the billows of the deep may be commissioned to convey them prosperously to their destined port, to our loved native land & theirs. [Sep] 19 [1824]. Sabbath. The congregations were small, but attentive. Mr. B. preached in the morning from the words of Christ to his disciples, "I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you," -- and in the afternoon from Ps. LXXIII.24. "Thou shalt guide me by thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory." It was pleasing to see Opiia and others carefully note down the texts with their pencil to preserve these portions of sacred scripture. The sermon in English was from Prov. 111.6. "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct they paths." �SEPTEMBER 25, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 558 By the return of the Deliverance from Hawaii letters have been received from Messrs. Ellis & Richards. Mr. E. states much to our satisfaction that Mrs. E. after a little season of sea sickness was favored with a better appetite and better sleep than she had for some time enjoyed on shore, and that she was more comfortable than could have been expected. The Russel and Deliverance arrived at Kairua about the same hour the fourth day after leaving this place. -- The Deliverance returned the same day from Kairua & carried back to Lahaina Mr. Richards & Betsey Stockton who went with Sarah Ellis to Kairua. The ship was expected to proceed the next morning of her way to the Society islands. Mr. R. states that intelligence had been received at Kairua that the brethren at Waiakea were destitute of provisions and of articles to buy with. We have reason to fear that we cannot soon find a conveyance to supply them. They will of course be obliged to part with their clothes & articles of convenience to furnish themselves with food, till a supply can be sent them. [Sep] 26 [1824]. Sabbath. The native service both in the morning and afternoon was well attended. Opiia, Kaahumanu, Kauikeouli and other chiefs from Maui were present. A considerable number of armed attendants came with them but remained without. Mr. B. preached in the morning from the words of Peter to Christ, "Lord, to whom shall we go, thou hast the words of eternal life. -- Keaveamahi the wife of Kaikioeva appears to be one of those who sincerely love the word of life. When Mr. B. last preached at Lahaina, she took her usual seat near the preachers feet & listened with great attention, & when the service was closed she remained in SEPTEMBER 26, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 559 her place a litle while, then with her handkerchief wiped the tears from her eyes, and said with a tender expressive tone, "Aroha i ka olelo a ke Akua" -- as we should say, I have great affection for the word of God. In the afternoon the sermon was from the important interrogation of a certain ruler to Christ, Luke 18.18. "Good master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life." Nothing could be more in contrariety to the natural disposition of Kaahumanu that [sic] the answer -- which Christ gave to the ruler, & which detected a similar disposition and made him go away sorrowful even when assured that if he would give up his earthly goods & follow Christ he should have treasures in heaven. Mr. B. urged the indispensable necessity of the disposition recommended by Christ in opposition to the love of wealth, honor or power as a qualification for the heavenly inheritance. Kaahumanu listened with attention and after service in a very kind manner urged Mr. B. to accompany her on her visit to Tauai. -- She appeared however quite satisfied with his reasons for declining because there is no other preacher at this place. The English sermon was from Luke XIX.13. "Occupy till I come." Mr. Loomis & Hoaai attended the meeting at Waititi, when Hoaai in a beautiful & impressive manner prayed for the divine protection of Mr. Ellis & family. Sep. 27 [1824]. Kaahumanu sailed for Tauai in the ship Parthian. Before she left the shore she sent for Kauikeouli the young Prince who was about to sail also and requested Mr. B. to pray with them SEPTEMBER 17, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 560 before their departure. Kalakua, Opiia & Keaveamahi joined with Kaahumanu in this exercise; and it was truly pleasant to lead these "chief women" to the throne of grace & commit them & their husbands to divine protection. �Mr. Loomis & Hoaai meeting at Waititi. a native teacher attended and conducted a SEPTEMBER 19, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 558 Letters from Karaiamoku to Rihoriho arrived here from Tauai in Capt. Harris' boat, which 9 days since was sent to apprise Karaimoku of Mr. E.'s intended departure for America and England. The boat had a long & difficult passage up having twice nearly filled with water. [Sep] 20 [1824], Mr. B. attended the meeting for inquiry where Opiia, Tetela, & several of the teachers were ready to recite the texts, & to answer questions relative to the three last discourses. [Sep] 22 [1822]. A letter from the Rev. Mr. Platt Missionary at Borabora, brought here by the Ship Eliza Ann, Cap. Kemish assures us of the continued prosperity of Zion in those islands, though a report is already in circulation in the village that the people of those islands have cast off the restraints imposed by the missionaries and are returning to their former abominations. At the lecture this afternoon Mr. B. preached from Rom. VI.23. "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." After sermon Mr. & Mrs. B. took up lodging in the house of Mr. Ellis which he had left to their care & occupancy till his expected return. [Sep] 23 [1824]. The family had the company at tea of Capt. Cary of the Cadmus, Capt. Kemish of the Eliza Ann and Mr. Bruce. Capt. Cary spoke a Japanese Junk at sea with about 40 persons nearly destitute of provisions and water and unable to direct their course to any port. He gave them some provisions and water and some directions how to steer for a port in Japan. Capt. Kemish states that SEPTEMBER 23, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 557 a vessel has lately been cut off at the Feegee islands. The gentlemen spent the evening with us, and joined the family in a hymn & prayer. [Sep] 24 [1824]. Kaahumanu, Keariiahonui, Kalakua or Kaniu, Keaveamahi and the young prince Kauikeouli, arrived from Lahaina on their way to Tauai, having lately visited the chiefs at Kairua and Kaavaroa. Mr. Bingham met them in the village at the new framed house of Kaahumanu, who immediately proposed to repair to the Church for the purpose of prayer to acknowledge the mercy of God, and to seek his continued blessing. She and her associates soon rode up attended by a considerable guard of armed men. Mr. B. gave out and sung a hymn, made an address on the suitableness of acknowledging and seeking the favor of God on such occasions, and offered a prayer. Sept. 25 [1824]. Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely and Mr. & Mrs. Loomis called upon Kaahumanu this afternoon. She appeared friendly and much gratified with their visit and still desirous to have her people instructed. Some of her attendants were employed in binding books, which they have learned to do very neatly. Their hymns and a few copies of Tahitian Gospels, several chiefs have had curiously bound with Turtle-shell covers & leather backs. Toteta a Tahitian has assisted in this art. Mr. B. spent an hour very pleasantly with Keariiahonui, and Toteta in translating a portion of scripture. Keariiahonui appears to manifest a truly amiable & childlike disposition equally removed from haughtiness & levity and appears to be sincerely desirous to grow in the knowledge of the word of God. �-- Mr. B. wrote by Keariiahonui to Karaimoku & Mr. Whitney. Particular inquiries have been made of Kaahumanu as to the possibility of sending supplies soon by one of their vessels to the station at Waiakea. She says when they return from Tauai they will send a vessel, but there is no probability of it sooner. The ship Sultan Capt. Clark who carried to America the news of the death of Tamehameha and of the overthrow of idolatry in these islands saild from this port today for Boston by the way of Canton. Mr, Harwood goes in her as a passenger, of whom we took leave as of a member of the family who has resided with us nearly three years, manifested a kind interest in us & in our great object, & rendered us important service, as a mechanic and as a friend. Our best wishes attend him, and our prayers, that a divine hand may direct his paths, restore him to his friends & crown him with blessings. Mr. George L. Bruce also goes in the Sultan as a passenger to Canton, who during a few months residence here has shown us kind attentions, and vey obligingly offers to execute any commands we may have for him from time to time while he shall remain at Canton. Mr. B. attended this evening the inquiry meeting of the natives. [Sep] 28 [1824]. Dr. B., Mr. C. & Mr. L. engaged in raising the middle parts of the house which had settled about three inches below the corners. -Our yard was visited last night by with an evident design to steal. SEPTEMBER 29, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 561 [Sep] 29 [1824]. It is a matter of regret to find that a black man employed by us as a cook a few weeks, and who was a short time since dismissed, stole from us a number of articles, to the amount of 25 or 30 dollars, for which we know of no means of redress. By an arrival from Tauai we learn that G. P. Taumuarii has been taken by a small party of Karaimoku's men back of Wairua. -- George was found in a forlorn condition, naked, hungry, & almost entirely defenceless. -- He had been several days in the wilderness without food. -- As the party in pursuit approached him he drank off the remainder of his bamboo of rum and in a state of intoxication fell into the hands of his captors, and was forthwith conveyed to Karaimoku. Thus terminates it is believed the contest between this inexperienced youth, & the sagacious & successful warrior who desired to be his friend & protector. Oct. 1 [1824]. By invitation Capt. Blanchard & Capt. Thomas Meek took tea with us last evening & this evening being about to leave the islands for America by the way of Canton. Capt. M. has shown the members of the mission many polite attentions, and we are happy to say that during the present voyage Capt. B. in general has treated the mission with respect. This is mentioned with more particularity than would have been necessary had we not in the former voyage had some occasion to complain. [Oct] 3 [1824]. Sabbath. Mr. B. preached to small but attentive congregations of the natives in the morning from the faith and OCTOBER 3, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 562 obedience of Noah & his deliverance from the general destruction of the deluge. Heb. 11.7; and in the afternoon from the prayer of the disciples to their master when they were ready to perish in the storm. "Lord save us we perish." The discourse in English to a considerable congregation was on the doctrine of divine forgiveness from Micah 7. 18. "Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not �his anger forever, because he delighteth in mercy." Mr. Chamberlain & Hoaai a native teacher of promising character conducted the meeting of the natives at Waititi. [Oct] 4 [1824]. Monthly prayer meeting of the natives in the afternoon. An address was made to them on the general invitation of the Redeemer to all nations, "Look unto me, and be ye saved" -- the importance of praying that the invitation may be accepted and the assurance given that it will be. Oct. [1824]. At the inquiry meeting four discourses were reviewed. The account of the deluge appeared to be peculiarly interesting to the natives. Opiia asked in what country the ark landed and whether it was still to be seen. It was also asked by one of them which of the sons of Noah the Hawaiian race sprung from and whether this fact was not made known in the bible. [Oct] 6 [1824]. Mr. B. preached the weekly lecture this afternoon from John 3.20. "Every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light lest his deeds should be reproved." The efforts of the foreigners to keep up various sorts of gaming OCTOBER 6, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 563 are still unabated. Though the Chiefs are desirous to turn their attention from those trifles to more useful employments -- To day the foreigners had a boat race not altogether unlike one of the Olympic games of the ancient heathen. Had not the sordid object of winning money been so prominent in the game there would perhaps have been more dignity in it. Three whale boats each manned with 7 men, 6 rowers sitting in order with oars & a helmsman standing in the stern. All awake to the business they started together from the shore, & pulled rapidly across the harbor to the reef & back to the goal from which they started, where the boat that first arrived won the stakes of 50 dollars. Several gaming houses & several billiard tables are kept by foreigners. Capt. Macy our obliging friend of the ship Maro & Capt. Joy of the Lyra took tea with Mr. & Mrs. B. where we had a prayer meeting in the evening. [Oct] 8 [1824]. Dr. B. & Mr. L. ascertained, as they believe, that the black man lately dismissed has stolen & sold considerable lumber from our yard. They had this evening the company of Capt. Arthur, Capt. Macy & Capt. FitzGerald at tea. Capt. Arthur gave a pleasing account of his intereresting visit at Pitcairns Island and his interview with John Adams. [Oct] 9 [1824], Dr. &. Mrs. Blatchely being accommodated with the room in the West end of what has been called the mission house have today taken up their lodgings there. Mr. & Mrs. Loomis will for the present be accom- [sic] with the remaining rooms below and Mr. C with those OCTOBER 9, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 584 above, vacated by Mr. & Mrs. Bingham. How often are we reminded "that this is not our rest." [Oct] 10 [1824]. In the morning Mr. B. preached to a small but attentive congregation from John 3.21. "But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest that they are wrought in God." He preached also to a respectable congregation of residents, masters, officers & seamen of ships in port on the unreasonableness of �indecision in the important matters of religion from 1 Kings 18.21. "How long halt ye between two opinions?" &.c. In the afternoon the discourse to the natives was on the excellence of the character of Zachariah &. Elizabeth. Luke 1.6,7. They were both righteous before God. [oct] 11 [1824]. Commenced the building of a new cook house for the accommodation of Dr. B's family. Mr. Bingham attended the inquiry meeting at the house of Opiia, & reviewed the three last discourses, in which the conduct of those who hate the light, and those who love it appear in striking contrast. Opiia said at the close, "Good is the Lord to teach us so plainly." [Oct] 12 [1824]. A letter from Mr. Whitney to Mr. Bingham brought from Tauai by Laanui, gives a pleasing account of the apparently Christian conduct of Kaahumanu & Keariiahonui, who on their arrival at Tauai repaired immediately to the Church and desired that thanks­ giving might be rendered to Jehovah for his kindness to them & those connected with them. Karaimoku had returned to Waimea with his young prisoner G. P. T. -The meeting of Laanui with Opiia, as he returned from the scene OCTOBER 12, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 585 of war, was truly affecting. Both piously ascribed his protection to the care of Jehovah. Mr. B. being present was requested by Opiia to lead them in prayer & thanksgiving. [Oct] 13 [1824]. Mr. B. & Mr. L. called upon Opiia & Laanui this morning. After breakfast, the prisoner Kanenoho one of the instigators of the insurrection who arrived yesterday from Tauai in the ship Parthian was presented by Hinau commander of the fort. He took his seat on the ground where Hinau directed and the people flocked around to gaze upon their captive. When they had gratified their feelings by gazing awhile on one who had taken so hostile a part & who was now placed in their power, he was called up & seated in the veranda of Kaahumanu's framed house, where Opiia & Hinau conversed with him some time on the subject of the contest. Opiia expressed her pity for him &. said, "Great was the darkness of mind of your party -- salvation is the good thing -- we did not want to take away your land; but to take care of it, in compliance with the charge of Taumuarii." At the close of the conversation as Hinau was smoking the widow of the late Keeaumokuereere, who was sitting by asked him for his pipe, but he handed it to Kanenoho the prisoner, playfully replying to her request "Aai pupuhi ko kane." when your husband has smoked. Lecture this afternoon from Luke 6.36. "Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful." [Oct] 14 [1824]. Sent by Capt. Fitz.Gerald a letter & 16 copies of OCTOBER 14, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 566 elementary lessons in the Hawaiian language to the missionaries in the Soc. Islands. [Oct] 15 [1824]. The Brig Ainoa (Inore) belonging to Karaimoku & the Young Princess returned from a sealing voyage with 6000 seal skins. Capt. Sumner & Mr. Beckly who have had the charge of the vessel supposed she has cleared about 12,000 dollars. The experiment proves to be quite as successful as we could have expected. [Oct] 16 [1824]. The brig Becket & other vessels, with Urumaheihei, Kehekiri, Karaikoa & Kapuaa four windward chiefs arrived from Tauai with the captive Tiaimoku who surrendered himself to Karaimoku. The �four chiefs with Laanui, attended by a file of armed men immediately called upon Mr. Bingham to have special prayers at the church on account of their safe return. Mr. & Mrs. B. had the company of Capt. Wildes &. had just set down to tea, at sunset. Mr. B. engaged to meet them at the village immediately after supper when he would be happy to join them in a hymn & prayer. He accordingly went down in company with Capt. Wildes. When they had assembled with Opiia & Laanui at the king's house, all except Kehekiri, who we fear prefers the pleasures of this world. Mr. B. asked Ururmaheihei on what account he should now pray. "I ke ora o kakou i ke Akua." on account of our preservation by God. After a hymn & prayer Puaa one of the chiefs said with a sufficient degree of self complacency, "We have done well." When Mr. B. asked how many of the poor people of Tauai had been killed, he replied with little less assurance, "Many, but how many is not known; many were OCTOBER 16, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 567 killed in their attempts to conceal themselves, but those who gave themselves up were not killed." We are gratified to learn that the wife & child of George are still alive. Oct. 17 [1824]. Sabbath. At 9 o'clock the bell rang & a pleasant congregation of natives assembled at the church including Opiia, and five chiefs who have returned victorious from battle, together with the captive Tiaimoku one of the principal leaders of the insurrec­ tion. Mr. B. preached to them from I. Pet. 3.12. "The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, his ear is open to their prayer." He spoke of the folly of those who think that God neither sees the actions nor regards the prayers of men; -- the watchful care of God over his people, his unfailing readiness to hear they cry, and to bless them in every condition when they call on him with humble hearts & unfeigned lips; -- the importance of remembering habitually that God sees, as a preventive of sin, that he hears, as an encouragement to prayer. At 11 o'elk a sermon was preached to a considerable collection of foreigners, on the importance of early piety, from Psalms XC.14. "0 satisfy us early with thy mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days." At 4 P.M. the bell was rung again for the native congregation, who listened to a sermon from Matt. 15.14. "If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch." -- When we came out a number said they had some time ago heard Honorii speak from the same passage at Lahaina. Mr. C. with a native teacher attended the meeting at Waititi. OCTOBER 18, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 568 [Oct] 18 [1824]. Mr. B. attended the inquiring meeting this evening at the house of Opiia and reviewed the three last discourses & closed with a hymn & prayer. After the review of the sermons, Opiia made some inquiries about the signification of the names of our first parents: she said the name of Eve ought to be Iwi. which signifies a bone, because she as made of a rib. She was however satisfied with the reason the scripture gave for her being called Eve. [Oct] 2Qth [1824], At the weekly lecture Mr. B. with a view to guard his hearers against presumption and self-complacency in superficial attempts to worship God chose for his text the words of Christ, Matt. 7.21. "Not every one that saith unto me Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven." �[Oct] 21 [1824]. Mr. B. having begun a translation of the Gospel of Matthew, which it is hoped will, by divine aid, be completed in the course of a year, if other labors do not prevent, finished, in a manner, the first chapter today, having spent a little time on it almost daily for the last three weeks, comparing the Latin, English and Tahitian versions with the original Greek, and endeavoring to produce from the original a version in the Hawaiian language, as clear & correct as the genius of the language, and our acquaintance with it will admit. A considerable number of words must doubtless be introduced from OCTOBER 21, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 569 the Greek into the Hawaiian version, as there are many terms, and many ideas, for which there is nothing in this language to answer; even the most common terms, faith, holiness, throne, dominion, angel, demoniac, which so frequently occur in the New Testament, cannot be expressed with precision by any terms in the Hawaiian language. The natives call an angel either an Akua a God, or a kanaka lele flying man. [Oct] 23 [1824]. As two or three of the native vessels are expected to sail soon for Lahaina we attempted to get the means of conveyance for supplies for the Brethren at Waiakea . Messrs. Bingham & Chamberlain applied to Urumaheihei to see if he could be induced to send his Schooner to Hido. He said his schooner was damaged, and he could not risk it further than Kairua, whence it must return here to be repaired. As to the other two, it is found, they are ordered to return immediately from Lahaina to Tauai. Urumaheihei says, that when Koahou returns from Tauai, he will go on to Hido. He very cheerfully consented to take supplies for the brethren at Lahaina. [Oct] 24 [1824]. Sabbath. The chiefs Opii[a], Laanui, Urumaheihei, Karaikoa & Kapuaa attended divine service making a part of attentive congregations. They listened with apparent interest to the word spoken to them from Matt. 14.12. They "went &. told Jesus." The circumstances connected with the death of John the Baptist afforded the opportunity of illustrating the faithfulness of those who declare the truth of God plainly, the wickedness of those who disobey, and the OCTOBER 24, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 570 duty and privilege of carrying our sorrows to Jesus, our unfailing friend. In the afternoon Mr. B. spoke to them again, on the character of the children of God, who receive Christ and are led by God's spirit, and on the greatness of that love which the father hath bestowed on them, in giving his Son, renewing their hearts, pardoning their sin and restoring them to the privilege of his house and of his heavenly kingdom, from 1. John 3.1. "Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed" &c. -- He preached also to more than an ordinary number of foreigners from Matt. 13.39. "The harvest is the end of the world. Mr. Loomis, Taumi & Hoaai two promising native teachers conducted the meeting at Waititi. Mr. Loomis spoke to a number who met in a school house, and attempted in their own tongue to call on them to "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." [Oct] 25 [1824]. Mr. Loomis rode to Puloa in the district of Waieva, to ascertain whether lime and pohe, could be obtained as materials for plastering the walls of the printing house and of the stone dwelling house that is building. Capt. Thornton of the English Whale ship Partridge with his wife & little daughter made us a friendly visit. Mrs. T. spent most of the day, dined, & took a social cup of tea with the sisters. At the inquiry meeting this evening Taumi &. Nahinu a boy in Mr. B's family taken to supply the place of William Beals, appeared to be ^3 �OCTOBER 25, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 571 among the most prompt & accurate in answering questions respecting the latest sermons they have heard. Oct^. 26 [1824]. Three native vessels, the Becket, Eos, & Paki sailed for Lahaina with the Chiefs Urumaheihei, Kehekiri & many people. Mr. Chamberlain to ascertain the practicability of chartering the Deliverance to convey supplies to the Brethren, called on Mr. Spearr [sic] who has charge of her, and found that in order to obtain her we must find, furnish & pay the crew, give 4 or 5 dollars a day for the use of the vessel & then ensure her or take the whole risk of her loss on which we at present do not feel warranted to do, as the expense aside from the risk would doubtless be not less than 150 dollars. As we have not been able to procure shingles or clap-boards for our framed house, and finding it necessary to do something to exclude the dust and rain, we have employed for 45 dollrs a good carpenter to take off the enclosing boards, slit, plain & replace them in the manner of clap-boards, which we think will answer the purpose well. [Oct] 27 [1824]. Mr. Chamberlain had an agreeable interview with Opiia & Laanui with whom he held a conversation in short familiar phrases in their own language. Opiia made inquiries respecting several parts of the world, their local situation, their rulers &.c. She wished to know where Jerusalem is situated & where the Jews it[s] former inhabitants now dwell. -- Being told they were dispersed among the nations, she asked if they would not be restored hereafter to their own land. She asked if the Africans were not an ignorant and wicked race and whether OCTOBER 27, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 572 missionaries had not gone to teach them, and seemed to experience satisfaction on being assured that teachers had been sent to them by whose instruction in the word of God many have become wise unto salvation. The question of Opiia respecting the restoration of the Jews to their own land, has been put, we see by Brother Fisk, and we hope to see the answer. A letter of Mr. Whitney to Mr. Bingham states that Kaahumanu, who has been much at his house, appears to be exerting a good influence, though order is not perfectly restored. He has lost most of his large flock of goats, and Mr. Ruggles' place at Hanapepe is entirely stript. He feels the need of an associate, and looks for the return of Mr. Ruggles. Mr. B. preached this afternoon to a small congregation from Luke 5 .37. "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." [Oct] 28 [1824]. A letter from Mr. Stewart to Mr. C. states that Kaiko, who has for some time been ill, & the young Princess have been sacrificing to devils, that they went out of Lahaina to do it, because, as they said, there was too much praying there; but this transaction, it is believed, rather confirmed the friends of the truth, and they have an interesting company of praying men, with whom they have a weekly conference, not wholly unlike an inquiry meeting in a revival, and which Taua the Tahitian assistant says is just like Huahine. -- They are in want of more spelling books & hymns. �[Oct] 29 [1824]. A letter to Mr. Ellis from Dr. Morrison with a OCTOBER 29, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 573 bundle of Chinese tracts for Japan brought from the coast of Spanish America by the Schooner Washington which arrived today. Mr. B. called upon Opiia & Laanui & proposed the revival of the schools, which have been interrupted by the war. She said she had already spoken to Taumi on the subject. -- She and her husband both expressed a desire to be taught to sing. We are gratified to learn that Capt. Clasby of the Thames is at Lahaina, & still cherishes his lively interest in the missionaries. [Oct] 30 [1824]. Received from on board the Schooner Washington a trunk and box containing sundry acceptable articles valued at 27 dollars being a present from Mr. Thomas Shaw at Canton to Mr. Loomis shipped thence in the Sch. Rover Capt. Cooper and put on board the Washington on the Spanish Coast of America. [Oct] 31 [1824]. The services for the natives were attended by a respectable number of the people to whom Mr. B. preached in the morning from Luke 22.62. "And Peter went out & wept bitterly," & in the afternoon from Matt. 2.2. "Where is he that is born king of the Jews" &c. The attendance at the English service was as good as it usually is at this season of the year, when the greatest number of ships are in port, sermon from Acts 7.60. Mr. Loomis attended by a native teacher went to Waititi and assisted in conducting divine service there by making an address from the words, "I love them that love me & those that seek me early shall find me." [NOTATION ON REVERSE OF PAGE 573: Journal of the Sandwich Island Mission. From April 30, 1824 to October 31. May 3, 1825.] �NOVEMBER 1, 1824 MS. PAGE 574 Missionary Journal continued from page 573 Oahu, Sand. Isis. Nov*. 1, 1824 [Nov. 1, 1824]. At the monthly prayer meeting of the natives, Mr. B. addressed them from the prediction in the 72 Ps. "Yea all Kings fall down before him: all nations shall serve him." [Nov] 2nd [1824]. At the inquiry meeting after reviewing the last four public discourses; and permission was given for those who attended to ask questions for information respecting the scriptures, or their own duty. Taumi asked if the original language of men was not lost at the building of Babel. Opiia asked if Adam was not a Jew, & whether Ham the son of Noah, had not a red skin like Hawaiians. Being told that his descendants were black, she said "perhaps he was a mulatto. [Nov] 3 [1824]. At the Wednesday lecture a small but attentive congregation listened to a sermon for the words of Christ, "I am the light of the world." &c. [Nov] 6 [1824]. By letters from Karaimoku & Mr. Whitney we learn that a pleasing attention is given by the chiefs to religious instruction at Tauai. Mr. Whitney has his hands full, & while he is encouraged to labor for those around him, he is distressed for the declining health of his wife. We were this afternoon gratified by an agreeable interview with Cap. Clasby & Cap. Paddock, who have just come from Maui, & who NOVEMBER 6, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 575 together presented for publication a paper designed to unite masters & officers of ships in this ocean in an attempt to suppress immorality on board their ships. -- The two gentlemen took tea with us. Nov. 7 [1824]. Mr. B. preached on the duty of ship masters, from the impressive words of the Shipmaster to Jonah. A considerable number of masters & officers were present, some of whom are now making efforts for the benefit of the morals of their crews, while others lead them in "the wav to Hell." To the natives Mr. B. preached from the words of Christ to the adulteress, "Go, and sin no more" -- They listened with attention, some with apparent humility & penitence, -- some with confusion & shame, some with apparent joy at the prospect of pardon. After the service H. Holmes went and gave Mrs. B. an account of the discourse -- admired the benevolence of Christ, & expressed great sorrow on account of her former sins. [Nov] 8 [1824]. Cap. Clasby, his 2nd mate & a considerable number of the crew, politely called & seemed gratified to salute the members of the mission family, particularly those with whom they had sailed more than 5 months. [Nov] 10 [1824]. The conduct of Opiia as a judge was highly commandable in the case of an aggrieved husband, whose wife was disposed to leave him for another man, who was attempting to draw her away. She very decidedly censured the wife, told her what was wrong & what was right, & said to her, "Go, return with your proper husband & if you forsake him I will put you in irons." NOVEMBER 10, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 576 When the paramour offered Opiia money as a bribe, she replied with a decision which would have done credit to a Christian majestrate, "No. I desire not your money." -- Then turning to Mr. B., — said, "he ^3 �thought he could buy the woman." She, for one, appears very desirous that the great irregularities in relation to marriage may be corrected. She says, when the chiefs generally agree to it, prostitution of females on board ships shall be prohibited. This we cannot but hope will be ere long effected though we do not doubt it would make some of the children of the wicked one more angry with the mission, than all the good or evil that has ever yet been effected by it. Nov. 13 [1824]. Brother Stewart arrived in the Enterprise from Lahaina on business. Capt. Weeks the master of the Enterprise still shows himself a decided friend of the mission, & is one of the foremost among the few who in this ocean prohibit vile females from boarding their ships for the purpose of prostitution. Cap. Gardner of the Maria formerly of the Globe sailed for America with a full cargo of oil 2400 barrels. -- By his kindness we forward to our friends many letters, some curiosities, & to the Board a copy of the journal kept at this station, from April 30th to October 3lst 1824. Letters were forwarded to Mr. Ellis, Rihoriho and Boki by the Maria. NOVEMBER 14, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 577 Nov. 14 [1824]. Sabbath. Mr. Stewart preached to the English congregation. "My spirit shall not always strive with man" was the theme of his discourse. Mr. B. preached to an attentive congregation of natives from the proclamation of Darius in favor of the worship of the God of Daniel,-- showing how God delivered his servant Daniel, and all that trust in him, & how rulers ought to serve him & to recommend his worship to their people. -- Mr. Loomis met with a considerable number of the people at Waititi and gave them the substance of the 12th chapter of Acts and some remarks on the power of God & his willingness to keep his people when they pray to him. Some of them manifested a pleasing interest in what they heard, and promised to pray to Jehovah for more light. [Nov] 15 [1824]. Ship Aurora unfortunately run upon the reef within sight of our houses, was mujch exposed, but was got off without much damage. [Nov] 17 [1824]. Mr. Loomis printed a hand bill for those masters & officers of ships who are ready to agree to prohibit females from visiting their ships for the purposes of prostitution. It was first signed by the masters & officers of four whaling ships lying at Lahaina; viz. the Enterprise, the Thames, thy [sic] Hydaspe and the Aurora; and it is hoped that others will also add their names to so good a design. We presented to Karaimoku the keel of the Ruby to enable him to repair the new Schooner New York, which has unfortunately been NOVEMBER 17, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 578 stranded at Niihau. A seaman of the English ship Favorite who was drowned, was interred in the native burying ground near our place of worship. Mr. Stewart at the request of the masters read the funeral service. [Nov] 16 [1824]. Doctr. Blatchely was called to give his advice in connexion with two English physicians in the case of Capt. Best of the Countess of Morley who is supposed to be the subject of insanity. [Nov] 20 [1824]. By Capt. Joy of the ship Boston who kindly offers to forward letters, packages &c. to America, we send communications and a few curiosities to our friends, and a letter from Mr. Bingham to the Corresponding Secretary. — �[Nov] 21 [1824]. Sabbath. Attentive congregations listened to the preaching of the word from Christ's comparison of the two classes of hearers to two builders of opposite characters. Matt. 7.24,25,26,27. Mr. Stewart preached to a considerable number of foreigners from Isa. 26.3. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, &c. and in the afternoon preached to the natives at Waititi. Hanaumaitai, the headman of Waititi, who now has the charge of Karaimoku's stone house, set up this morning a high post, with a small house resembling a pigeon house on the top of it, whitewashed. Being asked by one of us why he thus profaned the Sabbath day, he replied that Karaimoku's doe was dead & that on that account only they set up this monument in front of his house! -- They were desired to leave NOVEMBER 21, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 579 their work at least till another day. They left it; — but fired two muskets in honor of the favorite dog, for which the small house is intended for a repository. It is probable that Hanaumaitai has taken this method to express his regard to the dog's master, rather than his affection or respect for the poor animal. Nov. 22 [1824]. Sent by a whaling ship copies of our Hawaiian publication to the missionaries on the Friendly Islands. Dr. Blatchely sailed in the Ainoa to visit Mrs. W. at Tauai, whose dropsical symptoms seem to require his advice. [Nov] 24 [1824]. The natives listened with great attention to the lecture this afternoon from Christ's words to the penitent female in the house of Simon, "I say unto thee, thy sins are forgiven thee." [Nov] 26 [1824]. Mr. & Mrs. B., Mr. S. & Mr. C. enjoyed the pleasure of an agreeable walk towards the interior -- ascended a considerable height in the rear of Punchbowl Hill evidently an ancient crater, now cultivated with melons & potatoes. A battery of ten or twelve guns is planted on its brim overlooking the town & harbor. A little to the Eastward of this crater rises Ualakaa a truly beautiful mountain or a spur from the lofty central mountain & presents a fine fine [sic] variety of delightful scenery from whatever point it is viewed. That part nearest the sea is exceedingly smooth, free from rocks, trees & shrubs, but clothed with grass, -- farther NOVEMBER 26, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 580 towards the interior it is ornamented with a sprinkling of beautiful trees & shrubs, which become very dense still farther towards the interior, presenting almost all the shades of green. On the East of Waititi, the ancient volcanic hill about 1000 feet high, which may once have been a lofty cone, whose central & superior parts have been removed by volcanic fires, produces a fine effect in the landscape similar to that produced by the ruins of an ancient castle. As they sat down to rest & refresh themselves amidst the luxuriant vegetation & shady trees of the mountain Mr. Stewart read a portion of Christ's sermon on the mount. They then descended by a different & steeper path, & at the foot of this spur, sat awhile under the shade of a cluster of lime or lemon trees, in bearing, & passed in the return two tamarind trees & a peach tree all in bearing. The natives whom they met in their walk appeared friendly. At a house on the declivity the natives spread their mats for the travellers to set down & gave a watermelon for their refreshment. Nov. 26 [sic][1824]. Received by a schooner pleasing intelligence from the windward stations. Mrs. G. at Waiakea has a school of 20 scholars; and there is an increasing attention to the means of grace. [Nov] 28 [1824]. Sabbath. Mr. Stewart preached to the natives in the ^15* �NOVEMBER 28, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 581 afternoon on the character of God's word as a lamp to our feet & a light to our path. Nov. 30 [1824]. The house of H. Holmes caught fire which with 7 or 8 other houses were quickly consumed. Many natives were gathered around, some of whom carried off for their own use such things as they could save from the flames. Some of us ran down but could render no assistance. When it was found that some of Opiia's servants were by her order carrying away what they could secure the chief was questioned as to its propriety, & she replied that it was to save it for the proper owner, that what the common people carried off could not be recovered, but what the Chief obtained was to be restored. Deer. 2 [1824]. Brother Stewart after having made us a very pleasant visit took a kind leave of his friends here and sailed for Lahaina, having been detained longer from his family than he had anticipated. [Dec] 7 [1824]. Yesterday & today had an opportunity of supplying a French ship now in port with 4 Spanish & 4 French Testaments & 1 French Bible. When the first were carried on board the sailors scrambled with utmost eagerness to get a copy, and those who were not successful enough to seize one, expressed their regret that none had been sent for them. A native was detected in stealing one of our kids & was sent to Opiia, with the assurance that we did not wish him to pay us damages, but that he should steal no more. Opiia reprimanded him, & gave him good advice, & said to him, "You ought to consider the missionaries as DECEMBER 7, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 582 very lenient & good for had you been detected by us in stealing we should have stripped you of your property." Deer. 9 [1824]. At the request of Capt. Wildes, Mr. L. printed 200 copies of blank bills of Lading. Capt. w. has recently presented to Mr. Whitney & Mr. Stewart each a young cow brought from the Spanish maine [sic], for which we feel indebted to his generosity. [Dec] 10 [1824]. Kamahoula was by special request present at the lecture preparatory to the communion. He said he was ashamed of his conduct, and wished to get back to the right way. [Dec] 11 [1824]. Dr. B. returned from Tauai quite ill having had an uncomfortable passage of 6 days & 7 nights. He left Mrs. W. convalescent. [Dec] 12 [1824]. Sabbath. In the morning Mr. B. preached to the natives on the subject of the communion of the Lord's Supper; and afterwards administered the ordinance to those of the members of the Church who were present, thus endeavoring to draw near to Christ ourselves in Christian fellowship, & to show forth among the children of pagans his death for their salvation. -[Dec] 13 [1824]. No small solicitude has been felt by the mission­ aries, for Karaimoku during his visit to the leeward; not only to his exposure among his enemies & the precarious state of his health, but also as to the state of his mind in respect to the religion of the Gospel. The following letter from him is very pleasing as it respects the kindness of his feelings towards the missionaries and his DECEMBER 13, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 583 favorable regard to religion. -- It is dated "Niihau Deer. 8 , 1824. Much love to you Mr. & Mrs. B. Much love to you all. I salute you all with cordial affection. Very great is my love to you. Here �am I at Niihau making myself strong in the word of God. I am also praying to our Lord Jesus Christ and to the Holy Spirit to H i m who enlightens me. Let the perseverance of you all be great; and strengthen ye these dark islands. My kind salutations to your children & to you all. Finished now are my salutations to you all without exception. (Signed) Paalua." Deer. 14 [1824]. Forwarded a few letters to Canton & America by ship Mentor in which our constant friend Mr. Hunnewell sails as passenger, with an unblemished character from the Sandwich islands & w i t h special claims on the esteem of the missionaries. [Dec] 22 [1824]. Mr. B. preached a funeral sermon at the interment of a friendless young female, who was a stranger in the place. She came with a friend from Maui and was taken ill, deserted by her friend, cast out by the people of the house where she had been gratuitously lodged for a season & left for several days to suffer without the consolations of kindness, when she was neither able to w alk or help herself She was at length found by two of our pupils, Taumi & his wife, & immediately taken to their house & treated kindly till she died. Taumi assiduously endeavored not only to restore the last vigor DECEMBER 22, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 584 of the emaciated body, but to direct the feeble thoughts of the dying stranger to the great Physician & Friend of helpless sinners. To encourage a lively interest in the welfare of others and to urge the duty of showing kindness and sympathy to the afflicted, the injunction of Paul was chosen as the foundation of the discourse at the funeral. "Rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep w ith them that weep." -- The conduct of the good Samaritan appeared to strike the hearers with peculiar force, as highly commendable. Opiia & Taumi gave a decent burial to the stranger. Decf. 23 [1824]. It was judged needful by the brethren that Mr. Bingham should undertake a voyage to Waiakea in case the schooner bound thither should sail without delay. [Dec] 24 [1824]. A funeral service was attended in the fort at the interment of a Chief woman. Opiia says she did not believe in Christ. Tuhio her nephew said she did not trust in God. It is affecting to see many dying around us without a saving interest in Christ. [Dec] 25 [1824]. Finished a considerable job of re-covering, altering, & painting our house. We used fish oil with the paint and applied it for the special purpose of preserving the boards. -[Dec] 26 [1824]. Sabbath. The natives listened in the m o r n i n g to a Christmas sermon on the birth of Christ as announced by the angel from heaven; and in the afternoon to a discourse on the exaltation of DECEMBER 26, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 585 Christ to be a prince & a Savior. -- The sermon in English was also adapted to the return of this season, on the gift of a Savior as "a light to lighten the gentiles and the glory of the people of Israel. Luke 2.32. Mr. Loomis attended the meeting at Waititi, and Mr. Chamberlain & Robert at Manoa the interior part of Waititi where about 40 persons attended worship. As Mr. C. returned he fell in with a company apparently collected for a dance, and, having been joined by Taumi and Hoaai, proposed to them to have divine service. They sang a hymn, Taumi offered a prayer & exhorted them to observe the Sabbath and to abstain from work & play. -- They very civilly pronounced it maitai to think of Jehoval and obey his law. ^7 �Dec?. 27 [1824]. Yesterday the Predprijatie (Enterprise) a Russian discovery Ship of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor Alexander arrived. Mr. B. met this morning with the commander Capt. Kotzebue, an experienced and accomplished navigator, the son of Kotzebue the author, who not very long since suffered assassination. -- Learn that Capt. K. had seen Com[m]odore Vassilieff, who had arrived safely at St. Petersburg, and for whom we cherish a grateful rememberance. He had also seen our kind correspondent informs us, is appointed Governor of Siberia. Gov. Rickord who, as he Capt. Kotzebue has in the course of his 18 months voyage touched at the Society Islands where he met with the English Deputation DECEMBER 27, 1824 ***** MS. PAGE 586 Messrs. Tyerman & Bennet & with several of the missionaries. "The young Kings coronation," he informs us, "has been accomplished there in the European style with great ceremony." [LAST ENTRY;JOURNAL FOR YEAR 1824.] �[SANDWICH ISLAND MISSION JOURNAL to ABCFM, for YEAR 1825] JANUARY 2, 1825 MS. PAGE 586 January 2"d. 1825. On the ushering in of the New Year Mr. B. preached a New Year's sermon from the words, "He hath sent me to preach the acceptable year of the Lord" -- dwelling on the grace of God in granting to this nation an accepted time and a year of Salva­ tion -- recounting his dealings the past year, and anticipating the special displays of his power and grace in the ensuing year & urging the speedy & universal turning of the nation to the Lord who is now still waiting to hear and accept their prayer & to grant t hem eternal life. Opiia's heart leaped for joy at the prospect of good which the Lord might bestow on the people during the present year. Capt. Kotzebue attended the native service in the afternoon, and remarked the difference between the present scenes & those he witnessed here 8 years since. — He has attended worship at the Society Islands, & speaks favorably of the improvements there. Mr. C. & J. C. Airipoa attended a meeting at Manoa, wh e r e one old man during the address often interrupted the speaker by exclaiming, "our old ways were bad: the nalanala is good, very good." -Mr. L. with one of the native teachers addressed a company of natives at Waialai about 8 miles distant on the importance & manner of preparing for death and at Waititi also where some of the people JANUARY 2, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 587 expressed a desire to have a house of worship built. Mr. B. addressed the people from the parable by wh i c h Christ showed that we ought always to pray and not to faint. A weekly prayer meeting was proposed for such females, as might feel inclined to engage in it. As soon as the service was closed, Opiia the principal chief present, who had listened with great attention, and who yesterday seemed to feel a new spring to her religious feelings requested the women to stop a moment, & distinctly recom­ mended the measure, that had been proposed. This was encouraging. Jan. 6 [1825]. We were favored with the company of several gentlemen at tea this evening. Cap. Kotzebue of the Russian ship Predprijatie, Mr. Wildes & son, Mr. Crocker & Capt. Rogers of the Parthian about to embark for America. Cap. Grimes also & Mr. Elwell. [Jan] 7 [1825]. An interesting prayer meeting of the more serious females at Honoruru, was commenced this afternoon which Opiia & some others desire may be a permanent weekly meeting. Fifteen females were present, several of whom beside Opiia gave some evidence of sincere love to the truth. At Mrs. B.'s request Opiia selected and read one of the hymns, made a serious address & offered one of the prayers with great propriety. Opiia said that such had been her thoughts on the subject of reformation and improvement that she had scarcely slept for two days & two nights previous to yesterday when she spoke to JANUARY 7, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 588 Hinau the Governor to promote the establishment of schools in different parts of the island, and designated 5 or 6 youths whom she thought suitable to employ as teachers. She made also a request to us that a missionary might reside at Waiarua on the N.W. part of Oahu, especially if another re-enforcement should arrive. Jan. 9 [1825]. It is worthy of notice that while from the un pleasant­ ness of the weather and general indifference or other causes most of the foreigners neglect public worship, our native congregtions were �scarcely diminished at all by the rains. Mr. L. addressed the people at two different places in Waititi. [Jan] 10 [1825]. Opiia & her husband were as usual very attentive at the inquiry meeting, at which a small number are pretty constant and appear to make improvement in the knowledge of the scriptures. [Jan] 12 [1825]. Dr. Blatchely & his wife sailed early for Lahaina & Kairua in the Brig Becket with Capt. Beckley. It so happens that the Dr.'s presence is needed at the three windward stations nearly at the same time and scarcely less is it needed at Tauai, where the dropsy in Mrs. w.'s case continues, though from his recent visit there he is disposed to cherish our hopes of her recovery. He considers himself too unwell to undertake a voyage to Waiakea. Scarcely had he left the harbor when Abner Morse fell as he was running and broke his arm. Mr. B. took him to the Russian ship to get aid of the surgeon on JANUARY 12, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 589 board, which was readily granted. Capt. Kotzebue was much secluded from his officers occupying his large cabin alone. He gave Mr. B. a cup of coffee and kindly offered him the perusal of a Tahitian Grammar which was truly gratifying as the praseology [sic], the words, and general principles of construction in that dialect are to so great an extent similar to the Sandwich island dialect. Capt. K. inquired how long we had been established here. "Nearly five years." And "how long to you expect to remain?" "During life." "Do you intend spending your days here"! — "We have taken our leave of our friends and engaged in the work with that view. -- "Perhaps you will go over & see your friends again" — We cherish no such hope, we do not expect to see them in this world. -- "It must be a very great sacrification to leave your homes, your country, your friends, & sisters & brothers & every body, to spend your lives in such a land as this, -- I am sure it must be a very great s a crification." "True it is a sacrifice, but one which the cause in which we are engaged seems to require." "I thought it probable that when you had spent a certain number of years here, others would come out to release you and allow you to return." There is work enough and more than enough for all that come, and none can well be spared from it who are able to labor. Jany. 13 [1825]. By the ship Parthian Capt. Rogers we forwarded communications to America by way of Canton. Several copies of the hymns & spelling book were forwarded to the Board. JANUARY 14, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 590 January 14 [1825]. At the weekly female prayer meeting two of the native females engaged in prayer with much seriousness & b e c oming propriety. [Jan] 16 [1825]. A large portion of one of the walls of Karaimoku's large stone dwelling house fell, occasioned by the late plentiful rains, on account of defect in the foundation. [Jan] 17 [1825]. Mr. Chambelain embarked in the Schooner Astor to visit the stations at Maui & Hido; to comfort the brethren and see how they fare to carry supplies and to see what can be done for the station at Waiakea. We rejoice in this opportunity after so long waiting for it, to send them needful aid. [Jan] 18 [1825]. Yesterday Mr. Loomis went by boat to Puuloa, to procure some calcareous earth called nohe formed of decomposed shells and coral, and used for pointing [sic] & plastering the walls of stone houses. �houses. He escaped narrowly being overwhelmed in the surff -- spent the night and [sic] Puuloa, -- conversed on religion with the people where he was hospitably lodged -- One of them said, "All the Hawaiians have now but one God, J e h o v a h ." He returned safely this morning with about four barrels of p o h e . [Jan] 23 [1825]. Sabbath. The three public services at the chapel were conducted as usual by Mr. B. -Mr. L. and a native teacher conducted meetings at Waialai, & a small settlement beyond 8 or 9 miles from Honoruru. -- One of the native teachers called Jack held meetings at Waititi bay and at Manoa the interior of Waititi. JANUARY 23, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 591 -- The number of assistant teachers who engage in prayers & exhortation at religious meetings is gradually increasing and their efforts are doubtless very useful. -- Notice was given at the close of the public service that a school for the instruction of the teachers once or twice a week would be opened tomorrow. Jany. 24 [1825]. A considerable number of teachers and others acquainted with the first rudiments, assembled at the Chapel, & Mr. L. engaged in giving them instruction in reading, writing & sacred music, & closed the school with prayer. [Jan] 29 [1825]. We were specially gratified with the safe return of Karaimoku from the leeward islands. Capt. Kotzebue sent his boat to bring him from the Brig Ainoa to his ship, where Mr. B. joined him & received his cordial salutation. After he had received the polite attentions of Capt. K. they came on shore where the victorious chief was received very cordially by Opiia, Hinau & others -- many wept -One of the elderly women of some consequence in saluting h i m styled him "The iron cable of our c o u n t r y ." This expressive term was formerly applied to Tamehameha with much force, when he hel d the islands safely moored, secure from civil commotions, — and raging tempests of insurrection. Several of the Russian officers were present & seemed to find it difficult to account for the crying which they witnessed, "because," they said, "they would cry if he should go away, and they would cry if JANUARY 29, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 592 he had been killed, why then do they cry now he has returned victorious and safe! Mr. B. referred them to the tears of a kind mother who welcomes the return of a long absent son. The conduct of Opiia would certainly have done no discredit to a Christian sister in a similar case. After taking a little refreshment, Kariamoku and a number of those who came up wit h him, and many others repaired to the Church to offer public thanksgivings to God. Before going into the pulpit Mr. B. sat down beside him and asked him to state distinctly what we were to give thanks for, and what he desired we should pray for. He said, Give thanks for God's kind care over us and for our deliverance from death; -- and pray that God will pardon our sins, enlighten the nation & save us." This was then communicated to the assembly as the desire of the chief, and the reasonableness enforced by a few remarks on the occasion. Jan. 30 [1825]. Sabbath morning the church was filled. Karaimoku and his party were present. Mr. B. chose for the occasion the words of David. Ps. 140.7. "I said unto the Lord, thou art my God, hea r the voice of my supplication, O Lord; - O God, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle." �At Kuliauau [sic] Mr. L. found it difficult to assemble the people for worship, as they professed to believe that we pra y people t o - d e a t h . as their former priests are supposed to have done. He met with a blind man whose eyes had been put out for some offense JANUARY 30, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 593 some years since by Hanaumaitai. Jan. 31 [1825]. Several persons died last night in the village, some say six. Mr. B. endeavored to seek them out but could not find but two of them, one of whom was a priest of the former religion, a part of whose employement had been to kill by prayer & incantations. He has not been much in favor of the Gospel. To the people who were assembled at both places making lamentation some appropriate truths of the Gospel were exhibited for their instruction. When it was asked who was the wife of the deceased, 4 or 5 women were pointed out as having been his successively. Feb. 1 [1825]. The deceased priest received a Christian burial not because he had embraced Christianity, but because he had been respected by the chiefs as a person of some consequence. Had he been left to the disposal of his favorite friends he would probably have been disposed of secretly. [Feb] 2 [1825]. Brother Stewart and family arrived from Lahaina in the Brig Becket. -- His assistance in the duties of this station are specially needed at the present period. [Feb] 4 [1825]. A pleasant prayer meeting of the native females. [Feb] 5 [1825]. Mr. B. & Mr. S. by invitation took tea on bo a rd the Russian ship with a design to be present at the Greek Church service which they attend in the evening. The establishment which they call the Church containing a silver shrine of the Virgin Mary and her FEBRUARY 5, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 594 infant son -- the image of Christ on the cross &c. very ordinary. The order and decent sobriety of the worshipping assembly was truly becoming while they stood and bowed and listened crossed themselves and kissed the cross. A venerable priest whose beard hun g on his breast and whose rich & heavy mantle hung from his shoulders to his feet lead them in their worship. An assistant stood near h i m who read wi t h the greatest possible rapidity page after page of the service contained in several large folios of Slavonic. The priest read part of the service, offered some short prayers without book, burned incense, and joined with a small choir in singing anthems. In some of the choruses a number of others joined. Some of the voices appeared to be good, and the anthems and chants interspersed through the whole service were performed with some power, and must, if the language was intelligible, have produced a happy effect. February 7 [1825]. An interesting letter from Kaahumanu to Karaimoku received today was by his permission communicated in part at the montly concert. She very fully professes to love the truth sincerely and desires Karaimoku and all the chiefs to embrace it too. She proposes to visit all the principal islands to recommend religion and encourage schools. Mr. Whitney's letter recently received gives also a very pleasing account of Kaahumanu, Kaikioeva, Tapule and some others, who he thinks are experiencing the operations of the spirit of God. [Feb] 8 [1825]. A Brig appeared just before night coming from Tauai. FEBRUARY 8 , 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 595 In the evening Kaahumanu and her husband & sister came on shore. She immediately sent for us & we called on her with much pleasure as soon as we knew she had landed. She rose from the mat on which she was 42- �resting, and stood on her feet & received us with an expression of kindness, cordiality & joy which we had not before witnessed in her. She acknowledged the kind protection of Jehovah and requested to have prayers. We sung a hymn & one of us lead in prayer. Feby. 9 [1825]. Early this morning the young prince Kauikioule who had accompanied Kaahumanu, came on shore. The sisters were prepared to call upon her ladyship, when she herself called early to see them & and with her party and a large number repaired to the Church for public thanksgiving. Mr. B. addressed them from "Render unto God thanksgiving; and in the afternoon again, from "He it is who giveth salvation to kings." [Feb] 10 [1825]. While Kaahumanu went to dine with Capt. Kotzebue Keriiahonui her husband came to us to be instructed, because he said, he chose to come here rather than to go there. He is very desirous to learn to sing and has made more advances in the art than most who have attempted it. Kaahumanu, Opiia & Tapule came up in the afternoon and spent some time very pleasantly. Mr. Loomis had 40 scholars at the school this afternoon. [Feb] 11 [1825]. The females had a specially interesting prayer meeting this afternoon. Kaahumanu previous to the opening of the FEBRUARY 11, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 596 meeting, said she wished to state to us her thoughts; and w i t h suppressed tears gave such a relation of her past & present feelings as induced us to think very favorably of her Christian character. Both Kaahumanu & Opiia questioned many of the females present respecting their religious views and gave them plain, serious, close & faithful advice. The room was full of females, Mrs. Bingham, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Loomis & Betsey were present -- and not a little interested to see Kaahumanu the haughty Queen, kneel & confess her sins, and lead her people in prayer before the King of heaven. Behold she prayeth! Man we know looketh on the outward appearance. -- The Lord alone looketh on the heart. The darkness which has hung over the characters of Tennooe, Cooparee, Holo and Kammohooohah, for whom pleasing hopes had been entertained inclines us to be slow to believe even in the most hopeful cases. But we cannot but hope some fruit is now gathering unto eternal life. [NOTATION IN ANOTHER HAND, ON THE BACK OF PAGE 596: Journal at Honoruru From Nov. 1825 1, 1824. to Feb. Published in Jany. Herald. Reed. Dec. 22, 1825. 9, 1825. ] ^3 �FEBRUARY 12, 1825 ***** Missionary Journal kept at Oahu MS. PAGE 597 continued from page 596 Oahu, Feby. 12th 1825. Karaimoku, whose interest in learning is evidently increasing, came both in the forenoon and afternoon to assist in acquiring the Hawaiian language, and to gain himself useful information. His visits are uniformly agreeable. Cap. Kotzebue of the Russian discovery ship left this port for the North West Coast. Sabbath Feby. 13 [1825]. Mr. Bingham preached to a large number of Chiefs & a full house, from Ps. 2.10,11. "Be wise now therefore O ye kings, be instructed ye judges of the earth, serve the Lord wit h fear, and rejoice with trembling;" and in the afternoon from 2 Cor. 5.17. Mr. Stewart preached in English from Paul's exhortation, "Let us run with patience the race set before us." As he went went up the valley to speak to the people he met several women walking, and asked them why they walked on the Sabbath, They said, they had been to a retired place to pray. One of our native hearers gave this evening some pleasing evidence both of sincere love of religion, and of great tenderness of conscience. He asked if it was right for his heart to pray to God as he was walking along the public road. He was told it was right to pray at all times whenever he felt disposed to pray; - and that it is particularly suitable to retire and pray in secret. He said, very seriously, he knew it was right to go away to a secret place, & there kneel in the presence of God and pray to him; but he did not know it was proper to pray along the road; but as he was walking along his heart was continually wishing to talk with God, and he was afraid it was wrong, and had come to be instructed on the subject. Probably his FEBRUARY 12, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 598 fears arose from something he had heard of the Pharisees praying in the streets. He was told for his satisfaction, that it was right for his heart to talk with God, while walking by the way, sitting in the house, or laboring in the field -- that it is a high privilege, as well as an important duty, and the surest way to have peace within, and to escape the evils that surrounded him without. -- He appears like one who has set out for Zion, says he daily strives against sin, and seeks deliverance from it by the blood of Christ. Mr. Loomis & Kapiu went to Waititi & Waialai to instruct the people. -- Had some conversation with a man who pretended to believe that the new religion causes sickness and death, as a pestilence. Feb. 14 [1825]. Mr. Loomis spent most of the forenoon in taking out the mizzen mast of the Eliza Ann, which we purchased a few days ago at auction -- and in the afternoon instructed about 50 pupils -- several of whom are intending to be school teachers. He meets a select class once or twice a week to aid and encourage their improvement. Kaniu# [note at bottom and along right margin of page 598: RKaniu, or as formerly Kaneo, or Kalakua or Hoapiri-wahine, all current names of the same person, the mother of Kamamalu or Kamehamalu or Tamehamaru.] the wife of Hoapiri & the sister of Kaahumanu left this place for Lahaina, having spent some time at Tauai, now returning to her residence. She requested one of us to offer a prayer before she embarked. We sung a hymn with her & and the Chiefs, and led them in prayer. She took a kind leave of Kaahumanu her sister, and of Karaimoku her cousin, and others. There was no wailing, but a tender tear started in her eye as she gave them the parting kiss; -- and the scene was such as would well become a respectable Christian family in a civilized country. �Messrs. Stewart and Bingham proposed to meet and instruct the Chiefs once a day, three times or six times a week as they should prefer -- They chose the latter. In the afternoon about 60 persons including the Chiefs attended the inquiry meeting. Opiia, Laanui, FEBRUARY 14, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 599 Keariiahonui and Kahalaia were among the most prompt and correct to answer - questions relative to the last four sermons they h a d heard. Feb. 15 [1825]. Karaimoku came early this morning and made a declara­ tion of his love to the word of God, and his confidence in Christ. Kuakamauna also made a frank confession of his sins, and enquired what he must do to be saved. Mr. Stewart & Bingham met with 10 of the Chiefs and two of their favorite attendants, who appeared to be gratified with the privilege of being instructed in reading, writing, composition, & singing. Kahalaia one of the leaders of the army in suppressing the rebellion at Tauai, though not particularly serious, wrote on his slate, as his own thought, "Jehovah is our Refuge." Keariiahonui, who appears much more serious and devout, wrote on his slate, "I am glad you have come to teach us — do you encourage and strengthen us, we are brands plucked from the fire." Karaimoku, as the school closed, sketched hastily a compliment for the teachers, "I am made happy by you two." Kaahumanu though unwell came & made a copy, read her lesson, and joined with the rest in attempting to sing. The Youn g Prince was regarded as the superior in rank, read first in the class, wrote a decent hand, and behaved with propriety. One particular object of this exercise is to fix the attention, & encourage the habit of thinking among the Chiefs, of w h i c h there is usually a great deficiency. [Feb] 17 [1825]. Yesterday & today, as the effect of the experiment, four interesting compositions have been exhibited, which, though short, are marked with seriousness of thought, and in some instances with highly figurative language. Kuakamauna's, which closes with a short address to the Deity, has this beautiful closing expression, "Cause me to repose in the bo s om of thy FEBRUARY 17, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 600 power." We thought it exceedingly happy after a confession of sin & helplessness, and the style of the expression could hardly be exceeded in any language. Karaikoa's & Keariiahonui's pieces exhibited perhaps more of connected thought, and Christian experience. Laanui's was very figurative, representing himself and his countrymen as now sitting down to a feast of new and excellent food, by which they might be fully satisfied, the importance of casting away their former provisions that could not benefit them, of clearing their vessels from all pollution to receive the provision now sent them by the servants of Jesus Christ, and of enjoying the rich b o unty with gladness and thankfulness. In this way without deviating in the least from the figure he first chose, he expressed not only his high regard for the word of God, but the privileges & duties of those to whom it is presented. Feby. 18 [1825]. A weekly prayer meeting was opened by the more serious males at this place, whose names were set down in order at their own desire. They took the hint from the establishment of female prayermeetings. Several of them had consulted us about the propriety of establishing such a meeting, and the manner of conducting it. It was thought best it should be their own meeting, and not one of our appointing, if a sufficient number were desirous to join to maintain it with interest. They met at the same hour as the females. Keariiahonui presided. He opened the meeting with prayer, then made �a few remarks on the design of it, and gave liberty for others to express their thought and feelings. Karaimoku, Karaikoa, & Laanui three chiefs, -- Taomi, Hoaai, & Kupalu three teachers, Haalou the head man of Morokai and Kaaia, who recently enquired if it were right for his heart to pray as he FEBRUARY 18, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 601 walked along the road, gave in succession a brief statement of their views, and the manner in which they had been led to attend to the things that relate to their peace -- all of which very clearly indicated, that the Spirit of God had been among them, at least, to awaken their attention to the care of the soul. Feby. 23 [1825]. Mr. Stewart preached to the people at Ma n o a at the head of the valley of Waititi, where Kaahumanu and her attendants have gone to sojourn a short time. [Feb] 28 [1825]. Mr. Chamberlain was welcomed back by the members at this station, after an absence of six weeks, on a visit to Lahaina & Hido. He found and left the families at Waiakea under more happy and prosperous circumstances than he had anticipated. They had experienced the unfailing care of the Lord of Missions, and were rejoicing under his smiles. — Mrs. R. had been made the happy mother of a fine daughter, and the health of both mother and child was exceedingly good. A visit of Kapiolani at that station had had a favorable influence, and their prospects of usefulness there were increasing. At Lahaina the cause prospers. March 3 [1825]. Had the mortification to find that a native, who had resided in the family about nine months, and had appeared to be faithful and trusty, had during Mr. C's absence, robbed his trunk of 57 dollars, and had stolen a considerable quantity of other articles. — He had represented to his friends, that the property had been given him by Mr. L. [Mar] 6 [1825]. An increasing demand for Sabbath labors makes the day to us quite the reverse of a day of rest. -- Mr. B. preached to a full congregation of the natives at the Chapel, then rode to Manoa, where MARCH 6 , 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 602 Kaahumanu has erected a small house of worship and a school house. Kaahumanu, Opiia, Tapule and several other chiefs were present, and a goodly number of people filled the new house, and attended to a sort of dedication service, and a sermon from Haggai 1.8. "Go up to the mountains and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the Lord." Mr. Stewart preached at the same place in the afternoon to the same congregation, having in the forenoon preached in English at Honoruru. -- Mr. Bingham preached again at our usual pice of worship in the afternoon, and Mr. Loomis addressed the people at Waialai, 8 miles distant. Mar. 7 [1825]. This evening is made interesting to us by the birth of a fine daughter to Bro. & Sister Stewart, by which we are again called to notice with gratitude the unfailing care of our heavenly friend and protector. [Mar] 9 [1825]. The whale ship Almira arrived in the roads this morning, & the report was circulated that the king & queen were dead. Mr. B. & Mr. C. hastened on board to ascertain, if possible, whether the unwelcome rumor was well founded or not. The letters of the Cor. Sec. assured us of the death of Kamamalu, & papers reed, from the ship Peru in the course of the day fully confirmed the distressing fact, that bot h the king and queen of the Sandwich Islands were dead. The inquiry arises at once,-- what will be their conduct on this occasion. �Mar As soon as it was communicated to Karaimoku, he wrote a note announcing it to Kaahumanu & Opiia at Manoa, and they returned him an answer immediately, encouraging him to pray with the heart to God, that he might show mercy. After returning from the ship, Mr. B. rode to Manoa, and preached to the Chiefs & people there from the words of Job, "The Lord gave, MARCH 9, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 603 and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." Then returned and repeated the same discourse to the congregation here. At the close of the service, Karaimoku rose, and of his own accord, proposed in a most serious manner, to school teachers especially, to offer morning and evening for 12 days successively the prayer of contrition to God, that he may pardon and save us. At his request the Chiefs came down from Manoa, and in a consultation concluded to send letters forthwith to the chiefs on the other islands apprising them of the sorrowful event, and giving them their official advice. Mar. 10 [1825]. Pursuant to the resolution, Karaimoku and Kaahumanu dictated letters to the chiefs, stating the principal facts, charging them to keep the people quiet, to direct their prayers and thoughts to the God of heaven, and to wait for their orders to assemble in a common council for the good of the nation. [Mar] 11 [1825]. The letters being copied in a fair hand by Mr. C. Kauikeouli, and the two administrators of the government who dictated them, signed them with their own hands, and Opiia was sent w i t h them to Maui and Hawaii. At her departure we joined with them in prayers at the house of Karaimoku. It being thought desirable for Mr. C. to visit the stations at Lahaina & Kairua, he sailed with Opiia. A number of serious females, for prayer to the living God this scenes, how different the conduct from what has long been customary these islands. and a number of serious males met afternoon. How different these and the consolations of the Chiefs on the death of former kings in [Mar] 12 [1825]. Kaahumanu came to us to seek consolation in prayer. Afterwards Mr. B. attended evening prayers with Kauikeouli, and also MARCH 12, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 604 with Karaimoku, whom he was gratified to find pleasantly employed in teaching half a dozen chiefs, as they sat around his table, some passages of scripture which we had given him in manuscript. Mar. 13 [ 1825]. Mr. B. preached to a large number of the Chiefs and people another discourse relative to the loss of the king, from Isa. 33.32. "Jehovah is our L a w g i v e r . Jehovah is our k i n g : he will save us." [Mar] 14 [1825]. by way of Canton. Sent a few letters by the Ship Enterprize to America Karaimoku generously remitted half the harbor fees of the Almira on account of her bringing free of freight a shipment of supplies for the mission. The master and owners of the Almira are entitled to our cordial thanks for the favor of transporting these timely and acceptable supplies, & the Board for sending them. We are forcibly impressed with the piety of the letters, and the generosity of the donations of that aged disciple the Baron De Campagne of Switzerland, who not content with comforting the disciples �around him, and aiding the benevolent institutions of two great continents, must make these ends of the earth feel the kind influence of his undeserved munificence. [Mar] 16 [1825]. The Brig Convoy & pamphlets, 130 days from Boston, death of the king and Queen. Capt. McNeil arrived w i t h letters with further news respecting the [Mar] 25 [1825]. Mr. Chamberlain returned form Hawaii and Maui, where the dispatches relative to the king's death were reed, wit h interest, but not with disorder. Some wailing appeared, as was the case here, when the fact was made known. Both Rihoriho & Kamamalu had warm personal friends, who sincerely mourn their early and sudden death; and the whole nation is in fact in mourning. — Mr. C. is much gratified with the uniform and consistent conduct MARCH 25, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 605 of Opiia during this tour -- Not a morning or evening passed while at sea without having singing and prayer either on deck or in the cabin. And whe n at sea on the Sabbath, the day was observed w ith great propriety, and public worship was attended both in the forenoon and afternoon, as carefully as if she had been at home — a good example for ship masters. March 26 [1825]. Karaimoku and Kaahumanu wrote letters to the Chiefs of the Society Islands, announcing the death of the King & queen, giving new assurances of friendship, and asking for Tahitian books, and for two or three good teachers like Auna, and soliciting his return hither. — By the Tamehameha which will convey these letters to the Soc. Islands, we forwarded letters to the Board and the Journal of this station up to the 11th. Ult. [Mr] 27 [1825]. A merchant Brig sailed, and with no small parade. One of us asked Karaimoku why they sailed on the Sabbath. -- He replied, "that they may have success, as they say." As proof that a violation of the Lord's day of rest was not necessary to insure success, he was referred to the practice of some wise, prosperous, and very wealthy merchants who would not suffer their ships to leave port on the Sabbath, though they might be ready for sea, and wind, and tide, and the superstition or impiety of the masters all urged to sail on that day. Karaimoku said when he was at Niihau (Onehow) repairing his schooner, he was afraid to launch her on the Sabbath day, though the tide was favorable, and the foreigners urged him to it, and they expected an unfavorable time to follow immediately, and they were in great haste to leave that place to return here having been much longer absent than he had anticipated. While foreigners so diligently seek their worldly gain on the Sabbath MARCH 27, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 606 in the sight of this people, we are happy to see many of them seeking their eternal welfare by a suitable attendance on the means of grace. Sixteen religious meetings have been held today on this island. Mr. B. & Mr. S. conducted the services at the Chapel, where the native congregations were crowded. Mr. C., Mr. L., Keariiahonui and Kaluaapana went to different parts of Waititi and Manoa, where small collections of natives attended to the instructions of divine truth. March 29 [1825]. Mr. B. rode to Waititi 8 miles, and opened a new school house built by Kaahumanu's orders, and preached from the annunciation of the birth of the Savior. — About 100 were present, and listened with good attention. �[Mar] 30 [1825]. Mr. S. preached the Wednesday lecture to the natives from the passage that has often spoken peace to the troubled heart, "Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners." April 3 [1825]. Sabbath. Had meetings along the coast for 12 miles -- The meeting house was crowded, and the people, unusually decent in their appearance and their attention, listened to close & discriminating exhibitions of divine truth. Mr. S. preached in English, then went four miles to the w e s t ward with Mr. C. & Karaaiaoulu, and conducted religious worship with the people of Moanarua. Keariiahonui went 4 miles Eastward, & Mr. L. 8 , for the same purposes. [Apr] 6 [1825]. At the interment of a poor Tahitian, who h a d been a member of Mr. Wilson's Church, and who it is hoped died in the faith, a sermon was preached from Rev. 14.13. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." Taomi, one of our native teachers, showed much kindness to this stranger in his illness. APRIL 8 , 1825 ***** Apirl 8th [1825]. Put to press a new spelling book, spelling and a reading lessons, containing 8 pages. printing a new one are briefly these. MS. PAGE 607 or tract of new The reasons for The last one was found to be far too limited, & we desired to add as much new evangelical matter as possible to the little that had been before printed and in the hands of some thousands of the people. The reason for making this so small is simply the great scarcity of paper compared with the number of those who are ready to be taught. As we obtain more adequate supplies for elementary books, we shall make additions in the form of separate tracts, of which we can print & distribute a smaller or larger number according to our means, & according to the pressure of the wants. The tracts will be numbered 1. 2. 3. 4. &c. and the beginners throughout the nation will receive only the first, that is, the spelling & reading lessons, those more advanced, the others in succession according to their progress, & our ability to supply them. [Apr] 9 [1825]. Saw from our doors the wreck of the Royal George, a fine English Whale ship which carelessly run upon the reef last night, just bel o w the entrance of the harbor. [Apr] 10 [1825]. The ship Offley from London arrived at this port with letters from Rihoriho & his suit. -- The master shows great spite against the missionaries and at Lahaina endeavored to pursuade the people, that rum would be a greater blessing to them than the mission. [Apr] 11 [1825]. Read the letters to Karaimoku, and exhorted him to put his trust in God; which he received kindly. A letter to him, and another to Kauikeouli from the Yo u n g Princess at Maui, breathes apparently the spirit of religion, and w o u l d do credit to any Chief in the islands. How much wiser this child appears, than APRIL 11,1825 ***** MS. PAGE 608 the civilized shipmaster who decried religion, and strove in vain to entice her on board his ship. Api. 14 [1825]. Richard Charlton, Esqr. his B. M. Consul for the Sandwich, Society & Friendly islands arrived in the Active with his wife and her sister, to enter on the duties of his office. A friendly note of congratulation was addressed to him in the name of the mission, which was received courteously. �We received by the Rover letters from the brethren at the Society islands, and one from the Patriarch of Pitcairn's island pleading for a missionary to teach his people. [Apr] 19 [1825]. Mr. Charlton, his wife & sister, by invitation, made a friendly call and took tea with us. Cannot but hope their residence in the islands will be useful, particularly in aiding the cause of civilization. [Apr] 24 [1825]. The story of Ruth was made the foundation of a sermon, with which a large congregation of the natives appeared to be specially interested. [Apr] 28 [1825]. A shameless ship master who is the head of a family in London called twice to reproach Mr. B. for advising a female of our congregation not to sail with him on a whaling cruise. The poor girl had called to take a friendly leave, and she was told, as she desired the salvation of her soul, she ought not to go; — and she immediately put herself under the protection of Karaimoku to avoid being dragged to the ship. -- The disappointed wretch is t r ying every method to regain her, or ship some other female in her stead. May MAY Ps. his 2 [1825]. At the monthly concert the natives were addressed from 2, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 609 72.9. "They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him, & enemies shall lick the dust." May 6 [1825]. At sunrise the frigate Blonde, which has b e e n sometime looked for with solicitude, appeared off Diamond Hill, h a v i n g on board the bodies of the King & Queen & the remainder of the party that sailed in the Le'Aigle. -- Four of the number have been cut off by death -- Kapihi who was called in England the Admiral died at Valparaiso on their return. The Blonde came to anchor in the roads about 9 o'clock, and fired a salute of 14 guns, and was answered by the same number from the fort & battery. About 11 o'clock, Boki and his party landed at the king's wharf. The Chiefs had assembled at Kaahumanu's house to receive them. As they stepped from the boat, Hinau the commander of the fort, dressed in uniform, took the hand of Boki; -- in the mean time K aahumanu & a few others advanced slowly; and the two parties approached w ithin two or three yards of each other, & as their eyes met, they stopped, and lifted up their voices & wept. -- The scene was to us exceedingly affecting. Boki stood and with strong emotion raised his hands & eyes towards heaven, and wept with a loud voice. Remaining at a little distance for some minutes, while floods of tears rolled down their faces, the parties met, & embraced each other in the warmest manner, while the guns of the fort bade them welcome; -- then proceeded slowly towards the house, interrupted at every step by friends, successively salluting those whom they rejoiced to see safely returned; while the sad events of their tour seemed to overwhelm them all with grief: -they clasped each other in their arms, hung on each others necks, N!*y MAR0H 6 , 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 610 joined noses, & kissed each other, till they were nearly exhausted. Scarcely a word was exchanged between them for half an hour. -After this burst of feeling was over, the principal facts that had occurred during the separation were briefly touched, & when they had spent nearly an half hour about the doors, and in the rooms of Kaahumanu's house, they repaired to the Chapel to present their offerings to the Lord. *70 �M*y /?X3* offerings to the Lord. Boki met his brother Karaimoku at his own house, who received him cordially without noise, and accompanied him to the church, which was filled to overflowing. A hymn was sung, an appropriate passage of scripture read, & a prayer offered. A translation of Tappan's Ode, "Wake Isles of the South," was also sung. Boki by request made some remarks, and very distinctly recommended the religion of the bible, and manifested a serious desire to observe it himself. The interesting exercise was closed with prayer. Mr. Davis the surgeon of the Blonde who had been sent by Lord Byron to see Karaimoku who is ill, called very kindly on the family, and by our request prescribed for the case of Mr. B.'s child who is quite low. In the afternoon by request of Karaimoku and Boki, Mr. B. addressed a note to Lord Byron to assure him of their kind regards, & to request him to favor them with his company on shore tomorrow, as the present was a time of great sympathy among their friends. Had a pleasant interview of England, with whom he him to take good care of the nation the good word with Boki in the evening. He says the king was honored with a personal interview, told the missionaries, for they were sent to teach of God, and to enlighten and do them good. [COVER SHEET for the foregoing portion of Journal: [To:] pr.sh. Equator ) Cap. Barney ) Jeremiah Evarts, Esqr. Cor. Secy. A. B. C. F. M. Missionary Rooms Boston U. S. A. [NOTATION IN A DIFFERENT HAND: Journal at Honoruru. for Feb. March, & April. 1825. Jan. (read) 31, 1826. April Herald ] 7/ �MAY 7, 1825 MS. PAGE 611 Missionary Journal kept at Oahu continued from page 610 & from May 6th 1825 May 7th [1825]. The day has been peculiarly interesting to us and to the Chiefs. -- Agreeable to arrangement, Lord Byron, & the officers and scientific gentlemen of he Blonde Frigate, landed in the early part of the day under a salute, and were presented at court. They were introduced by Boki & Mr. Charlton to the Regent Karaimoku, to the young king Kauikeouli, & the young princess, to the old queen Kaahumanu, and the other chiefs, all assembled and arranged in decent order in a neatly thatched hall about 50 feet in length. At the head, sat the young king and his sister upon a sofa, with several superb kahiles poised near them. On their right, down the side of the hall were seated the high chief women, and ladies of the court; -- on the left, in like manner, the chief men of the nation. -- A little in front of the centre of this line, sat Karaimoku with his interpreters and Christian teachers. -- All were dressed in European fashion, and the young princess had the addition of a splendid feather pa-u, made for her for the anticipated reception of her brother from England; which consisted of an immense number of very small bright yellow feathers ingeniously laid upon netting with silken lining: But she had some scruples of conscience about appearing in the ancient style with feather paus & k a h i l e s . lest God should be displeased with her for seeming to sanction their former heathenish customs. But she was prevailed to wrap one end of the long pau round her waist, over a black silk gown. MAY 7, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 612 As Lord Byron and the officers of the Blonde including several young noblemen, the scientific gentlemen and the Chaplain were introduced, those who were assembled to receive them all rose respectfully, except the young king, and the young princess. When they were made acquainted with the different individuals, Lord Byron delivered the presents from the king of England; -- a gold watch and a likeness in wax of Rihoriho to Karaimoku; -- a silver tea pot to Kaahumanu; and a full suit of Royal Windsor uniform, with hat and sword, to Kauikeouli, which were delivered to him by the hands of two young noblemen. They were much gratified with these tokens of respect and kindness from King George the Fourth, and expressed their thanks. -- Karaimoku said to Lord Byron, "I am made very happy by your coming to this country, and by your kindness towards us." Lord Byron said, he was very happy to have this service to perform for his king and country, and that he desired only to show the m kindness. Karaimoku then proposed, if agreeable to Lord Byron, they would now have prayers together, on account of this interesting interview, to wh i c h he cheerfully consented. -- One of the missionaries being called upon, offered a p r a y e r suited to the occasion, partly in English, and partly in the Hawaiian language, that all present might have opportunity to join in the thanksgivings, and supplications, and ascriptions of praise to the living God, by whom kings reign, and Princes decree justice. Very suitable refreshments were served. The utmost propriety of conduct in both parties marked the whole interview, and wit h no disparagement to any individuals present, it is but just to say, that MAY 7, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 613 the affability and dignified courteousness of Lord Byron, and the civility and Christian sobriety of Karaimoku, reflected h o n o r on the countries to which they belong, and must leave a very favorable 72 - �M&y on every spectator. As intimations of the kind feelings of his Lordship towards us and our cause, on this occasion, he very generously recommended to our confidence his surgeon, particularly on account of the low state of Mrs. Stewart, assuring us, that his services, so far as they were needed by Mrs. S., or any one of the family, would be most cheerfully rendered. He spoke in respectful terms of what had been achieved by the mission; -- and when he had put the Royal uniform upon the young king, led him to Karaimoku and to Kaahumanu expressing his sincere desire that he might attend well to the instructions of the missionairies and become wise and good. May 8 [1825]. Sabbath. A sermon was preached to a large congregation of the people with some reference to the return of Boki from his long tour and to his deliverance from affliction, founded on the words of the pious king of Israel, "Return unto thy rest for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee." [May] 10 [1825]. Governor Adams arrived in the night, and Na<he & Kapiolani about noon, with Dr. & Mrs. Blatchely, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop and their daughter, and Mr. & Mrs. Ely & their son, & Thomas Hopu and his wife, who were cordially met at the beach by the brethren of this station. Naihe & his company, and the brethren and sisters repaired toether to the Chapel where they were joined by a number of the Chiefs & people of this place, to offer united thanksgivings to our common Protector & Benefactor. The brethren and sisters were gladly made welcome at our houses. MAY 10, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 614 About ten of the last sixteen months, Dr. B. & his wife have resided on Hawaii, and for the most part have not enjoyed good health. In the mean time, he has visited all the families of the mission, scattered from Hido to Tauai, administering to the necessities of those that needed his aid; — has travelled twice across the island of Hawaii, visited the volcano, and ascended the top of Mauna kea, -- and has had in different places a great variety of calls from the Chiefs & other natives for medical assistance, and not a few from foreigners. His practice in fact extends not less than 200 miles, and it is plainly impossible, without some unknown mode of conveyance or communication for him to answer every claim upon his attention. May 11 [1825]. Proper arrangements having been made, the bodies of the king and queen were removed from the Blonde, and landed by his Lordship. The ponderous & elegant triple coffins, of lead, mahagany, and oak, covered with crimson velvet, and richly studded with gilt nails and ornaments, and weighing together about 2200 lbs. were placed upon two waggons covered with black tana in the form of a hearse, and drawn by 40 chiefs of the middle & lower ranks. To guard against every possible interruption of the common people, who flocked together from every quarter, two lines of native soldiers were formed at a little distance from each other, extending from the beach to the Chapel, a distance of half a mile. The procession was formed at the landing in the following order: First, the lofty and superb national k a h i l e s . 8 or 10 in number, black, green and red, from 20 to 25 feet in length -- next the marines of the Blonde in their uniform, then the band of music. Then the gentlemen of the mission and the chaplain & surgeon of the Blonde MAY 11, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 615 -- the Corpses followed by the mourners & chiefs of the first rank, Kauikeouli & Nahienaena first, the former supported by Mr. Charlton the Consul, and the latter by Lord Byron. 73 �/f/ Kaahumanu, Kaniu the mother of Kamamalu, Boki, Adams, Opiia, Hoapiri the step father of Rihoriho - his daughter Madam Boki, the four surviving females of rank who had been the wives of Rihoriho, Naihe, Kapiolani, Koahou &c. supported on each side by other officers of the Blonde, then followed the boats crews of the Blonde, & resident foreigners, who by some omission or mistake seemed to have no place assigned them tho' they had been invited to attend. The procession moved in slow and decent order, between the two lines of the guard. -- The gazing multitude of the natives were by an order from the chiefs prohibited from approaching within 50 yards. Minute guns were fired from the fort and ships and the bell tolled. The procession stopt at the door of the chapel, where a few appropriate passages selected from the Church service were read by the Rev. Mr. Bloxam, Chaplain of the Blonde -- A hymn was read and a short discourse in the native language was delivered by Mr. Bingham from the words of Paul "Since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead." The procession then entered Karaimoku's large enclosure and moved to his thatched house fitted up for the purpose of the temorary reception of the bodies, by being arched overhead and completely lined with black tapa, and having a firm platform erected at one end covered with mats. At the door the marines rested w their arms reversed -- the coffins were removed from the waggons and placed upon the platform and delivered to the particular charge of Karaimoku who had remained at the house to receive them. MAY 11, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 616 A part of our funeral hymn was sung to the tune of Playels' aided by the band with happy effect; and a prayer in the native language closed the solemn service. Towards evening Mr. Bingham calling on Karaimoku found him sitting alone in a thoughtful mood by the coffins that inclosed the remains of his childen, as he calls them. He said in a serious manner, "This is what I foretold Rihoriho, when I often said to him, 'You cannot enjoy your kingdom long unless you cease from your irregular and ruinous habits.' — but he would not hear and so it is, in the very commencement of his reign, he is dead." -- Mr. B. said to him, We have often told him the same, we did what was in our power to reclaim him, but many of his associates and advisers on the contrary urged him on in his old course, and the end is truly melancholly." The usual Wednesday lecture was well attended, and the services conducted by Mr. Bishop. -- He dwelt on the doctrine of the resurrection and final judgement. May 12 [1825]. At the weekly prayer meeting of the family, Naihe and Kapiolani were present. The latter appears very fond of the society of the missionaries and of religious conversation. On this account a part of the services were performed in their language. [May] 15 [1825]. Mr. Ely preached to a full house of the natives in the morning and Mr. Bingham in the afternoon, Mr. Bishop preached in English and in company with Mr. Chamberlain and Richard addressed the natives in two places back of the village. [May] 16 [1825]. A large number of the members of the mission being together, and a number of questions relative to the prosecution of our common cause being deemed necessary to be discussed, and other MAY 16, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 617 business of a general nature to be done, the occasion was improved to organize a meeting for that purpose. 74 �May 18 [1825]. Resolved on immediately printing a tract of 4 pages and also a Catechism in the form of a tract of 8 pages. A good number of the natives listened with apparent interest to the discourse of Mr. Bishop, founded on the important question, "What think ye of Christ." [May] 19 [1825]. Brother Stewart preached the lecture preparatory to the communion of the Lord's supper. Just at evening Mr. Goodrich arrived from Hawaii and Stephen Pupuhi from Maui. -- Mr. Goodrich left his wife with Mr. & Mrs. Ruggles at Waiakea in order to visit the brethren at Kairua and finding there an unexpected and favorable opportunity to visit this place improved it to consult the brethren particularly with reference to the m a i n t e n ­ ance of his station in case Mr. R. should leave at the expiration of the period for which he was located there. Mr. G. and his w ife both feel unwilling to relinquish so important a post unless there shall appear the most urgent necessity for it. Two or three more laborers would seem to us to be a very important and needful accession to the mission in its present state. [May] 20 [1825]. Appointed a Committee "to investigate the subject, and report on the method of inducting into the Church converts to Christianity," with particular reference to the practice of the missionaries of the Society Islands on this point which Mr. Ellis is inclined to recommend here, that is of baptising adults on a profession of faith in Christ, but not admitting them to full communion until after a considerable period of subsequent trial. [May] 22 [1825]. Mr. Bingham & Mr. Bishop conducted the native services, Mr. Ely the English, & Mr. Stewart administered the supper. MAY 22, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 618 All the members of the mission now present except Mrs. Stewart and Betsey, who were prevented by the illness of the former, sat down together to commemorate the dying love of Jesus, and shew his death before the heathen, and found his fruit sweet to our taste. The Baptism of Gov. Boki by the Chaplain of a French ship, having been acknowledged by the Church of England, and nothing scandalous, but muc h that is truly commendable having appeared in him, for a long time, he was at his own desire admitted to the table as an occasional communicant. By his account he has maintained stated prayer from before the time of his leaving this country till the present; and now appears decidedly in favor of promoting the cause of Christianity; but we are not in haste to incorporate him with this local Church without further trial -- much less can we admit the rest of the company who returned with him, all of whom were just at their arrival here baptised by the Chaplain of the Blonde, though they to us gave no more evidence of piety than a thousand others who attend our preaching and just begin to learn the first principles of Christ. May 23 [1825]. The report on the education of heathen children was read and accepted & will be forwarded to the Board, w i t h which we desire the Committee to make what use they think proper for the satisfaction of particular patrons and the public, and especially we desire their further advice on this subject for our satisfaction and direction. At the inquiry meeting nearly 30 individuals expressed a desire to be considered as candidates for baptism to be admitted to that ordinance as soon as we should think it proper; -- some of them had before expressed their desire to be baptized and they have been some time expecting it. Though they at present appear well we are afraid 75 " �MAY 23, 1825 of precipitancy, forward. ***** especially among the Chiefs MS. PAGE 619 who now appear most May 25 [1825]. Opiia restored to the unfortunate master of the Royal George lately wrecked here, 100 dollars which she had received of him for assistance in saving things from the wreck. The Captain and the Consul both allowed that 80 dollars would have been unquestionably her due had no bargain been made, but she had been encouraged to expect more by a man who applied for the use of the Schooner, and she had been advised by two of her countrymen w ho had been to America, to take twice as much as she received, as a fair compensation. The restoring of the money was clearly an act of generosity to the unfortunate influenced by her regard to the word of God. The master however returned to her half of the sum and both appeared to be satisfied. Mr. Goodrich preached to the native congregation this afternoon, from the words of Peter, "Lord to whom shall we go, thou has the words of eternal life." [May] 27 [1825]. The Young Princess offered in a very b e c oming manner, at the female prayer meeting, a prayer which indicated that she had been tought [sic] by the Spirit of God. [May] 28 [1825]. Several of the Chiefs and others exhibited in a very decisive manner, their scruples of conscience about attending an exhibition for amusement on Saturday evening -- not only p r e f erring as a matter of choice to attend a prayer meeting among themselves preparatory to the sacred duties of the Sabbath, but fearing that a scene of amusement at that time wold be displeasing to God and tend to unfit them to approach him on his holy day. All sports are falling into disrepute with the Chiefs. Cards & games of chance though formerly exceedingly common appear at present to be MAY 28, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 620 entirely laid aside by those who make any pretensions to a serious regard to the word of God. May 29 [1825]. Such is now the state of feeling among our serious hearers, and their known desire to have the truth come out plainly that the most searching discourses and the most alarming truths are deemed suitable to bring before them in the most clear and unreserved manner. Mr. Bingham preached this morning to a very full and interesting congregation, "How can ye escape the damnation of hell?" Showing the imminent and awful danger of the sinner and the only possible way of escape. In the afternoon Mr. Ely preached form the fearful declara­ tion of scripture "God is angry with the wicked every day." Kapiolani, Opiia and others gave a fixed attention and seemed to hear as for their lives. Mr. Bishop preached in English from John 3.3. After the close of this exercise, Mr. & Mrs. Stewart had the happiness of dedicating to Christ in baptism their infant daughter Harriet Bradford. [May] 30 [1825]. As it had been proposed publicly that those who desired to receive and decidedly to follow the instructions of the word of God should at the weekly inquiry meeting give in their names with a declaration of such a desire, accordingly 133 person [sic] including a large proportion of the highest chiefs had their names enrolled today, as expressive of their desire to be fully taught the word of God and their present determination to obey it as far as they % �M <*y3c/P2^ understand it. -- To this interesting list we hope additions will be made weekly until all shall have declared on the Lord's side. June 1 [1825]. The meeting of the brethren having been resolved into an ecclesiastical council, attended to the examination of Mr. Ely for JUNE 1, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 621 ordination, which being in their view properly sustained, they expressed unanimously their readiness to comply with his desire to be invested with the Sacred office. -- and appointed the time for the service. June 3 [1825]. The principal Chiefs by the kind invitation of Lord Byron dined on board the Blonde, where their sobriety and decorum were creditable to them. [June] 4 [1825]. A pleasant assemblage of a number of the Chiefs with the mission family and a goodly number of our hearers attended on the solemn services of the ordination of Mr. Ely as an Evangelist & Missionary to the heathen. Introductory prayer by Mr. Bishop, sermon in Hawaii by Mr. Bingham from the commission of Christ, Matt. 28.19,20 "Go ye, therefore, disciple all nations baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost teaching t hem to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." Consecrating prayer by Mr. Stewart, Charge by Mr. Bingham — right hand of fellowship by Mr. Bishop -- concluding prayer in Hawaii by Mr. Ely. The scene was new, interesting, instructive and impressive to the natives -- solemn and joyful to us all. Sabbath May 5 [1825]. Our hearts have been made glad this day by a new and interesting scene in the Sandwich Islands, which exhibits some pleasing evidence that the Spirit of revival has visited these shores. At a meeting of the church and congregation after the various public services of the former part of the day, ten persons including several chiefs of the first rank gave a relation of their religious experience, answered a variety of questions relative to their feelings, made a full declaration of their desire to be numbered among the disciples of Christ, and to follow him in the precepts of his word JUNE 5, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 622 and the ordinances of his Gospel. Amon g the candidates offering themselves to the Church w ere three sisters, Kaahumanu, Kaniu and Opiia, honorable women wives of the celebrated Tamehameha, the present Regent also Karaimoku, Tapule lately the queen of Tauai, Kapiolani the interesting wife of Naihe, and particular friend of queen Kamamalu, Keariiahonui the son of the late king Taumuarii, Laanui the husband of Opiia, Kaiu the husband of Tapule, and Richard Karaaiulu from the Foreign mission School. Richard dates his hope from sometime previous to leaving the For. Miss. School, Opiia and Kapiolani about two years back, but most of them represent their new feelings, their repentance for sins, their love to God, their confidence in Christ and satisfaction in prayer and earnest desire to forsake sin & obey the truth, as commencing subsequent to the insurrection at Tauai in August last, & as having become more obviously & fully settled as the natural and habitual affections of a renewed heart about six months since, & this accords well of our own observation of their conduct and appearance during our acquaintance with them. We cannot indeed pronounce them genuine converts to Christianity with positive assurance that none of them will ever renounce its precepts or fail of its rewards, but we find our hearts drawn towards them in such a kind of fellowship, and our minds so well satisfied with the evidence of their faith in the Mediator -- in whose name we have 77 �proclaimed to them the Gospel that we have thought they ought to be and they therefore are propounded for admission to the Church after 3 or 4 months for their instruction and trial, if they continue faithful. This we believe to be the Lords doing and we know that when he JUNE 5, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 623 begins a good work he will perfect it, and we desire that his great name m ay have the glory. June 6 [1825]. Mon. Con. In the morning the chiefs had an interesting council at which Lord Byron, Mr. Charlton, Mr. B loxam and the missionaries were present. The chiefs expressed their determination to support Kauikeouli's right of succeeding his brother in the sovereignty and their desire that he may have a Christian education under the instruction of the missionaries, and to have the people learn and obey the word of God. Lord Byron handed in a paper for their perusal at their leisure containing his friendly advice. He also made some remarks in reply to the interrogation of the chiefs respecting his views of the continued operations of the American mission. The assurance was given on our part, that we had no intention or permision to interfere wit h the commercial or political interests of the Government; but should confine our attention to the mental and moral improvement of the nation, and make it our object to enlighten the people in the doctrines and duties of the bible and to lead them to the practice and enjoyment of the Christian religion. Lord Byron assured us and the chiefs of his decided approbation of our continuing our operations so long as we kept to our principles. The whole business was transacted in a very amicable manner and the result we doubt not will be happy. The council was closed by a prayer offered partly in English and partly in the Hawaiian language. In the afternoon his Lordship gratified the chiefs by showing them the exercise and a few evolutions of the marines of the Blonde who came on shore for that purpose under the command of Capt. Tailor. Towards evening his Lordship went wit h the Chiefs to the monthly prayer meeting. -- Mr. Bishop addressed the meeting on the predicted JUNE 6 , 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 624 universal dominion of Christ from Psalms 72.11. All kings shall fall down before him, all nations shall serve him." Agreeably to the wish of Karaimoku and some other chiefs, who desired that their young king might become a disciple of Christ, he stood forward, and a special prayer was offered for his conversion and salvation and for the peace and prosperity of his reign. June 7 [1825]. Kaahumanu and her sister Kamii who were about to sail in the Blonde frigate to Hido came with some others to join in a prayer to take a kind leave of us. She appears serious, friendly and affectionate, and we hope she will prove a firm, and persevering supporter of our cause. She goes to Hido to accompany Lord Byron and with a determination to aid that station and exhort the people there to turn to the word of God. Dr. Blatchely & Dr. Davis who have been attending on Mrs. Stewart recommending the experiment of removing her to Hido for a change of scene and of air Lord Byron very kindly offered Mr. & Mrs. Stewart a passage in the Blonde with such accommodations and comforts as the ship would afford, with which they very thankfully availed themselves. The parting with them was specially affecting as she left us wi t h an impression so fixed in her own mind that she should not recover. Betsey and the two children will tarry here, as Mrs. S. is 7? �too feeble to have them depend at all on her care, and their wants and claims might prove injurious to her when she could not materially benefit them. They are expected to return in the Blonde in about 6 weeks. [June] 9 [1825]. Sent by the Schooner Adonis Cap. Coffin a packet of various communications to our friends in America including a joint letter of the mission to the Corresponding Secretary of the Board. [June] 11 [1825]. We have often had occasion to notice and to adore JUNE 11, 1825 ***** MS. PAGE 625 the goodness of our soverign Protector who has so signally preserved the lives of all the adult members of this mission and who has blessed most of those who are parents with the cherished and preserved lives of their offspring, even to the present time. With adoring reverence we are called to witness that same Sovereign goodness removing a precious blossom to a more genial soil. "Nature will feel and [sic] the parental bosoms of Mr. & Mrs. Bingham have again bee n touched by the death of their youngest child aged 16 months, who had been preserved to them through several periods of illness and quite restored to animate their hopes, but was suddenly seized with croup which in a few days closed in long we hope peaceful slumbers, his lovely eyes. June 12 [1825]. At the funeral of Mr. B's child the sober and Christian like attention of the natives, some of whom exhibited the sympathy ? ? brethren & sisters, tended both to soothe the sorrowing bereavement and to illustrate the power & divine excellence of the religion of the gospel. -- Robert, Richard, Abner Morse and Halilio four pleasant young ?men two of whom at least are esteemed as pious bore the corpse form the house to the Chapel and from the Chapel to the grave. Four young chiefs including the king, three of who stand propounded for admission to the Church, walked as pall bearers. -- Mr. Bishop preached the funeral sermon from Luke 12.40. [June] 19 [1825]. Mr. Bingham preached from Col. 3.2 - a passage chosen wit h special reference to present circumstances, "Set your affection on things above, not on things on earth." [June] 21 [1825]. Mr. & Mrs. Bishop, Mr. & Mrs. Ely & Hopu & Delia, who have been with us 6 weeks embarked with Naihe and Kapiolani for Lahaina -- During their residence here they have rendered important assistance to the work of the station and return with invigorated courage to their stations, with a new tract & a Catechism w h i c h Mr. Loomis has printed while they have been with us. [COVER SHEET FOR THE FOREGOING JOURNAL SECTION: Edgartown Ms Jan 27 pr. the Dauphin ) Capt. Swain ) 1> or Ship ?77 Jeremiah Evarts Esqr. Corresponding Secretary of the A.B.C.F.M. Missionary Rooms Boston, U.S.A. [IN ANOTHER HAND: Missionary Journal at Honoruru. For May & June 1825. Jan. 31. 1826. ] � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Island Mission Journal Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sandwich Island Mission - Journal - 1819-1825 Description An account of the resource Typescript, 6 Volumes Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource If you would like permission to publish or reproduce this material, please send your requests to archives@missionhouses.org Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives