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END VOLUFX
This number closes the minority of the
Friend. On the commencement of a new
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revolutions which have passed over the people of the Hawaiian Islands, and the inhabitants of Polynesia generally, are very great.
It would require more than one volume of
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Polynesia and the Pacific Coasts of America, embraced within the interval between
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in reviewing its pages, will learn much relating to the history of this period—its commerce—its progress—its people—its civilization—its political and religious changes,
and, in fine, our little sheet will be found a
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It may seem somewhat remarkable, yet it
is literally true, that when the first number
of the FrimJ was issued, in January, 1843,
1863.
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to suspend operacompelled
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tainly
to give us a call at our humble sanctum, tions for want of funds.
where we wrote our first editorial twenty
Perhaps we have said sufficient about ouryears ago. Here we are, gentlemen, in the self, but the occasion of closing the 20th
same room, under the shade of the same volume of our paper seemed to call for a. few
trees, writing upon the same desk, dipping remarks. We cannot even now close witha few words, expressive of our
our pen into the same inkstand which we out adding
feeling
towards our editorial brethgrateful
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handling the same pen holder for the last the numerous contributors and donors who
twelve years. If inclined we might mention have uniformly come forward to our aid,
You have our sincere
many other facts, showing that while the when called for. our
readers and friends
Trusting
world
has
been
onthanks.
hurrying
great and busy
ward, we have remained fixed in our posi- will be equally indulgent in future, we shall
tion ; yet not altogether fixed. We have hope to continue onward in " the even tenis
not regarded editorial labor as our principal or of our way," fully believing that this
business, or toiled in it as a drudgery. It one of those ways which Divine Providence
has been our recreation, and for the most has called upon us, to labor in promoting the
part, a pleasant recreation, We have most good of our fellow men.
�I II X FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1863.
90
Editor'sTable.
Origin, and
Thi Ikt-oon orits«u Oiauu-Its
an aooonnt of Progress down to the Death
of Lord RsglaD— By Alexander William
Kinglake. Vol. I. New York: Harper &
Brothen. 1863.
Many have read this book, many are now
has been to you to awaken your mind to
this subject, while now in the land of probation. Praise him for it with all your heart.
We may not meet again on earth, but in
God's infinite mercy, to such sinners as you
and I, we may meet in his Kingdom. Then
we'll sing his praise forever."
aBethel.
BSicoesnt
The peculiarity of Father Taylor's preaching, and the success of his labors among seamen, have acquired a world-wide fame. In
reading a little work, published by H. Hoyt,
No. 9, Comhill, Boston, and entitled " The
Organ Grinder," we have met with a few
pages which are worthy of a place in our
columns. The person described in these
pages, was led to visit the Bethel, where the
Rev. Mr. Taylor preaches, and he there witnessed scenes which made a deep and lasting
impression upon his mind.
Conference Meeting.
AntOTiio wandered up and down the
square. He had no object in view. He
cared for nothing except to rid himself of
the anxious thoughts, which, since his last
conversation with his good friend, Mrs. Murray, continually intruded themselves into his
mind.
His guilt as a sinner before God, the danger of living on from day to day, careless and thoughtless of the salvation of
his soul, his ignorance of the way to come
to Christ, rushed with terrible power through
his mind, until he was well nigh distracted.
Unconsciously he had approached the
Bethel chapel, from which, at this moment
issued the sound of many voices, uniting in
a hymn of praise to God. He stood under
the open window and listened—
reading it, and nil lovers of entertaining
reading will not fail to give it a thorough
IwMtCHeomihat,OutCwnisolet .
perusal. To a reviewer it presents numberJust as 1 urn—without one plea,
less paints for comment, and we do not
But that thy blood was shed for me,
wonder editors and reviewers have made it; And that thou bidst me come to thee,
O Lamb of (tod, I come.
the subject of many well written notices.
Just as 1 am ; and waiting not
The author takes special delight in portrayTo rid my eoul of one dark blot—
ing great events to make them turn upon To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each ppot,
0 Lamb of God, I come.
small Incidents, or rather he poises vast miliJust as I am, though tossed about
tary movements and revolutions upon pivots
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
seemingly too minute and insignificant for
With fears within, and foes without—
account
of
notice. Read, for example, his
U Lamb of God, I come.
the controversy about the " Holy Shrines," ( Just as I am>-poor, wretched, blind
and deliverance of the " Key and Star," at .Sight, riches, healing of the mind.
Yea, all I need, in Thee to find,
Jerusalem, in Chapter IU., or his account of
0 Lamb of God, I come.
the Duke of Newcastle, reading the most
am,
JiiHt
as
thou wilt receive,
I
important dispatch to the Queen's Cabinet,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve,
at Pembroke Lodge, when nearly every one
Because thy promise I believe
0 Lamb of God, I come.
ofthe Ministers went to sleep! See page
Just
as
I am—thy love unkown.
369, and note on page 645. Wei! does Mr.
every barrier down ;
Has
broken
Kinglake remark, that this was "an, inciNow to be thine, yea, thinealone,
dent very trifling in itself, but yet so mo0 Lamb of God, I come.
mentous in its consequences, that if it had
•
is a beautiful world,
" There
Can the Emancipation Proclamation
happened in old times, it would have been
Where saiuts and ungele sing,
astributed to the direct intervention of the be Recalled ?—President Lincoln, in his
A world where peace and pleasure reign
his fellow citizens of Illinois,
And heavenly praises ring.
letter
to
a
moment
the
famous
immortal gods."
For
"
We'll be there;
noise of a tumbling chair disturbed the re- employs the following language in regard to
Palms of viet'ry,
Crowns of glory we shall wear.
pose of the Government." Lest any reader the Proclamation:
In that beautiful world on high."
But the proclamation, as law, either is
might infer that he was disclosing a Cabinet
"
Oh
! with what a thrill of pain he said to
it
is
valid
it
or
not
valid.
not
If
Secret of the Government, Mr. K. adds, " I valid is
himself,
as the chorus ofmany fervent, earnneeds no retraction. If it is valid it cannot
know the truth, and 1 learned it under cir- be
any more than the dead can be est voices died away, " I know nothing of
retracted
cumstances which give me a full right to brought to
beautitul world ; I shall not be there."
life. Some of you profess to thatThen
there came an irresistible longing to
disclose it.
think its retraction would operate favorably
that
company of worshippers. He
after
the
retracjoin
to
the
better
strong intimations and for the Union. Why
According
down the narrow alley to the
walked
slowly
reasonings of Mr. Kinglake, there might not tion than before the issue? There was
a half of trial to sup- vestry door; but then, trembling with exyear
more
than
a
and
have been an " Invasion of the Crimea," had
fear that he should be conpress the rebellion before the proclamation citement, and the
not the Queen's Ministers fallen asleep! was issued; the last one hundred days of sidered an intruder, he hesitated for several
Many other incidents of the war of compa- which passed under an explicit notice that it minutes before he dared enter.
Once within the room, a man near the
ratively small moment, gave a turn to most was coming unless averted by those in redoor
beckoned him to a seat. A gentleman
The
war
to
their
allegiance.
volt returning
important events."
the
desk was at this moment giving an
in
us
certainly progressed as favorably for
i has
account of a remarkable appearance of the
as
before.
since
issue
proclamation
the
of
the
Ft"CahroslinegC
f hrist."
I know, as fully as one can know the opi- Aurora Borealis, which he had witnessed in
some
books
and
pamphlets
lately nions of others, that some of the command- early life.
Among
I was but a boy, then," he went on,"and
tailing into our hands for gratuitous distribu- ers of our armies in the field, who have
"
father
called me to witness the wondersuccesses,
bemy
tion among seamen, we found a manuscript given us our most important
scene. Hundreds of people were standful
use
of
and
the
emancipation
policy
lieve
the
letteraddressed to a sick and dying man.
constitute the heaviest blow ing in groups on the snow, which was crimIt was accompanied with two well selected colored troops
to the rebellion, and that at least son from the reflection of the fiery red glow
dealt
yet
hymns: "Show pity, Lord—O Lord, for- one of those important successes could not of the sky. The whole heavens seemed in
give," and" Just as 1 am, without one plea." have been achieved when it was, but for the ablaze; indeed, we could almost imagine
The advice and counsel which this letter aid of black soldiers. Among the command- we heard the hissing and crackling of the
have flames, as the fiery forks shot upward, while
contained were most admirable. The fol- ers holding these views are some whocalled
ever and anon the stars appeared to drop
with
what
is
affinity
never
bad
any
lowing is worthy of quotation, for it is well Abolitionism, or
from
their places in the firmament.
poliparty
Republican
with
adapted to those who are in health or in tics, but who hold them purely as military
A terrible awe fell upon the wondering
that one man,
opinions. I submit these opinions as being group. At last I remember
■ I suppose the day
said,
the
a
subdued
voice
in
against
objections
" Cling fast to the Cross of Christ! Drop entitled to some weight
everything else and hold on there, and God's often urged that emancipation and arming of judgment will resemble this.'
solemn words, " day of judgment,'
•vwaating mercy is sure to reach you. No the blacks are unwise as military measures
" Thefrom
one group to another, until, with
passed
one ever perished there. How r»d God and were not adopted as such in good faith." |
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THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1863.
one accord, the assembled multitude fel
down on their knees before God, while from
many a poor creature, one hour before careless and thoughtless of his Maker, came
the heart-rending cry, ' God be merciful to
me a sinner.'
" In one part of the common a poor widow
knelt, her hands and eyes upraised, while
from her quivering lips an earnest, oh how
earnest, prayer was heard, God have mercy
on my son.'"
Antonio, who had been leaning forward
with strained eyes and clenched hands, listening to every word of the speaker, sank
back pale and breathless with terror. For a
few moments his heart beat so fiercely that
he could not fix his mind upon the exhortation to immediate repentance, which followed.
He covered his face with his hands and
'
petitions, and saying, I will seek him, I do
" have mercy on me
seek him now ! O, God,
and save me!"
When he sat down, after the prayer, he
saw that many around him were weeping,
but he no longer wept. His soul was exultant: he longed to sing, to shout, and presently, in a voice broken by emotion, joined
in a hymn which echoed the sentiments of
his heart. The closing lines were these—
1 much, I'm much forgiven,
" Love
I'm a miracle of grace."
said, " I hope God has pardoned me ; I have
been a dreadful sinner, and it seemed too
much to expect him to do it; but Ido think
he has forgiven me for Christ's sake."
" Just like him," said Father Taylor, hi*
furrowed countenance shining with holy ■Joy
" And now," continued the man, " I have
such a peace here," pntting his hard, bronzed hand to his breast; "my heart is swelled nigh to bursting with love to him. O,
comrades, try him ; take him at his word ;
see if one minute with his love isn't worth
a whole life without it!"
He sat down, quite overcome, while a low
respohse came from the desk, " That's a true
copy ! 0, how precious those words are!"
It was now a late hour, and the meeting
was about to be closed, when a low voice
was heard from the back seat, and a man
weeping, as he confessed that during his
last voyage, he had gone back into sin, and
backslidden from God. Now he expected
God would say, " cut him down, why cumbereth he the ground ?"
to tell a little story," exclaimed
" I want
a man
springing up from his seat. " I live
a great vay off* from here. lam a Swede.
Once 1 had a grape wine. It grew great
high, but I had no grapes. Then 1 not vater my wine, I say let it die. One day I
go out,-ind it look like a great stick, all
dead; 1 take out my knife ; I begin to cut
When the hymn was ended, a young
man arose, and in a low, almost inarticulate
tone began, " Father Taylor, I've come home
and I've fallen again ; 1 was tempted, and I
could not resist. I see now that I have been
depending too much on my own strength. I
thought I was strong, and so 1 went down
worse than ever before. 0, I'm afraid I've
Wept aloud.
Presently his attention was arrested by a been dishonoring God and dishonoring reliice saying in a loud, earnest tone, Mean, gion. I'm afraid I've ruined my soul."
wardly, skulking ! No wonder the snow
My son," responded the good man, tenished crimson!"
derly, as the youth sank weeping into his
He looked up to the desk, and instantly seat, "God can't be played with in this
;ognized that friend and father to the sail- manner. Once, twice, thrice, and now for
or, known in every part of the world, as the fourth time, you have fallen in drunkenness, after having hoped that your sins were
Taylor.
At this moment his features were stamped pardoned. You are weak, you cannot enth contempt and utter loathing.
dure temptation, and you must flee from it,
Yes," he repeated, how mean, how as you would from the plague. You must
cowardly, for men, who all their lives had distrust yourself and rest wholly on God;
despised God, who had scorned his offers of but remember, he wont aid you, while you it down.
mercy, who had laughed, perhaps, at the suf- throw yourself in the company of drunkards."
" But I stop, I look down, and there lectio
fering of his son, now, in the first moment
A low groan in the back part of the house grape wines just peeping up, oh, leetle mite
of danger, to fall upon their knees and cry arrested the attention of the speaker, and he grape wines ! I laugh and say, I not cut
to him to save them.
quickly made his way to the spot.
you down, I take care of you ;' I dig round
Many present arose in their seats, while it, 1 vater it, I vatch it veil.
" No, young man," pointing in the direction where Antonio sat crouching behind a Father Taylor directed one of the sailors to
" By and by my wines grow tall and big ,
pillar, to escape observation ; " no, aged sin- support his fainting and apparently dying had tree bushel grapes from tern last year.
ner, when the heavens are on fire, and the companion. Nothing could now be heard
Now, my brother, take care the Wine
earth is being rolled together as a great but low sobs of suppressed feeling.
God give you: Don't you be discouraged;
scroll, it will then be too late to call upon
After a few moments the man Tevived dig round your vithered heart; vater it veil;
God. It will then be too late for you, moth- from his swoon, but thought himself dying. prune it; then you have tree bushel fruit
ers, to cry to him to save your sons. He He whispered' a wish to lay his head on the some time."
will have something else to attend to in that breast of the kind father who had so many
He had scarcely resumed his seat when
terrible day. If, before thatawful hour, you times spoken words of comfort to his aching after an earnest, whispered conference with
have not made your peace with him if you heart.
his companion, a young man, apparently
have not repented of your sins, if you have
shall,
son,"
was
the
tender
So
about
twenty-five, arose and said, "My
my
" you
not ceased to do evil, and learned to do well, reply ; " but you will soon be where you friends, a son of Christian parents, belonging
if you have not chosen Christ as your Sav- can lean your head on the bosom of your to another church in this city, wants your
iour, another cry will be heard your lips.
Saviour."
prayers. My agony is very great; my sysYes," he added, in an impassioned tone,
The poor man burst into a loud cry '• O, tem is shattered; my nerves are unstrung
"
" you will call upon the rocks to fall upon God, help me ! O, God, save my soul! O, by an attack of delirium tremens, from
you and hide you from the face of Him who do pray for mo !"
which lam only partially recovered. I have
sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of
The audience were becoming terribly ex- walked my room for hours to-day, praying
the Lamb.
cited, and Antonio, with his hands clasped for strength to overcome this terrible hankerCone, then, you that have one particle upon his heart, looked as if he were about ing for strong drink. I was told that if I
"
of manhood. Come now, while you have it to faint.
came here, I would not be scolded but prayin your power to show Him thatyou are grateI hope you will all keep quiet," said ed for. O, if you will aid me and strengthful for His love ; devote the life that he has Father Taylor, in a voice which trembled in en me! if I can feel that Christians arc
given, and a hundred times preserved from spite of himself. " He is a poor fellow from pleading with God for me, I may hope to
a watery grave, to Him and His service for- the hospital; but he will soon be at rest. prevail with him. O, if you can help to reform, how my mother will bless you!"
ever."
Let us pray for him."
the poor boy, startA burst of tears interrupted him, when the
He kneeled in the aisle, retaining the
" I do! I will !" cried
hand of the poor sufferer, whose groans and weeping pastor bowed the knee to lay his
ing unconsciously to his feet.
for help and peace, mingled painfully case before God. Fervently he besieged
" Let us pray," said Father Taylor, fal- cries
with the supplications of the goc* man in the mercy seat (or his weak, erring, but
ling on his knees.
And most earnestly was the youth before his behalf. At length he became more com- penitent son.
We know that such prayers do and will
him, and all others who were " feeling after posed, his sobs ceased, and two men assisted
God, if haply they might find him," com- in removing him to the hospital. A few prevail.
solemn words of entreaty from the pastor
mended to divine mercy.
The Rev. Harvey Newcomb died in
Antonio's heart echoed every word. A were uttered to all prevent to prepare for
new life seemed bugun in his soul. He did death while in health, stating that he had Brooklyn, N. V., recently, aged 60 years.
not understand himself. He wondered reason to hope that their suffering friend was As a writer of books for the young, he was
where was the dreadful load he had been thus prepared; and then an elderly man known to the Christian public as an able and
carrying so long. He kept repeating the arose, and in a touching tone of humility useful man.
t
"
"
—
Vither
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"
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"
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:
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�lilt FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1863.
92
FKIEND.
THE
DECEMBER
1, 1863.
DHeaotihKsmMfjeatyIV.
Another of the Knmehamehas has passed
away. It is with emotions of deep sorrow
that we record the death of Alexander Liholiho, who died Monday morning, November
30, at 15 minutes past 9 o'clock. He had
been ill for some days, but no serious fears
were entertained respecting him, until a few
moments before he ceased to breathe. At
the time of his death he was attended by
Her Majesty the Queen, his venerable father, Mr. Wyllie, his physician, and the
household.
The remains of His late Majesty were
laid in state from 10 o'clock, A. M„ until 3
P. M. to-day. An immense crowd of both
foreigners and Hawaiians availed themselves
of the privilege of gazing once more upon
that noble form, now clad for the tomb.
OFKICIAI. NOTICE.
Hit Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs
following circular to the Diplomatic
Representatives and Consuls of Foreign Governments resident here.
issued the
Open Circular.
Palace 94 A. M.
30 November, 1863.
Sir:
It is with a sorrow that I cannot express, that
1 mako known to you that it has pleased Almighty God to call "hence to a better world, at a
quarter past 9 o'clock this morning, my Sovereign, King Kamehamoha IV.
R. C. Wvllis,
Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The following proclamation has been is-
sued by Her Royal Highness the Princess
Victoria;
PROCLAMATION.
It having pleased Almighty God to close the
earthly career of King Kamehameha IV., at a
quarter post 9 o'clock this morning, 1, as
Kuhina Nui, by and with the advice of the
Privy Council of State, hereby Proclaim, Princi
Lot Kamehameha, King of theHawaiian Islands,
under the style and title of Kamehameha Y.
God Preserve the Kino !
Given at the Palace, this thirtieth day of
November, 1863.
(Signed)
KAAHUMANU.
KAMEH DYNASTY.
Fully believing that many of our readers
will be anxious, at this peculiar crisis in the
history of the Hawaiian Kingdom, to learn
something respecting the successive sovereigns who have been elevated to the throne,
since the Sandwich Islands were known to
the civiliied world, we have prepared the
following brief historic sketches:
|was
born in tho year 1753, or twenty-five years
beforothc islands were discovered by Capt. Cook,
'(1778.) At this period these islands were subdivided into several petty kingdoms. The best
authorities assert that Kamehamoha descended
from the line of the Kings of Maui, although he
was tho reputed son of Koouu, a half brother of
Kulaniopuu, king of Hawaii. This king died at
Kau, Hawaii, in April, 1782, after a reign of
thirty years, and left his kingdom jointly to a son
Kiwaloa, and his reputed nephew, Kamehameha.
Kamehuiueha Ist had several wives, but Kaaliumanu and Keopuolani wore regarded as
special favorites. Jarves remarks that " Kamohamcha consorted with Kaahumanu from
affection, and with Keopuolani from policy."
According to tho policy of the times, the children
of the latter, however, and not of the former,
became heirs to tho throne. The name of
Keopuolani is especially worthy of mention, as
sho was the mother of Kamehameha II and 111.
Sho wus the mother of eleven children, but only
three grew up to mature years, viz, the two
mentioned above and a sister, Nuhieunena.
Much might bo written regarding the internal
and foreign policy of the kingdom, as managed
by Kamehameha I. Both written documents
and oral tradition represent him as a most remarkablo man, eminently gifted by nature.—Ho
has been styled tho " Napoleon of the Pacific."
It most certainly indicated powers of a high order
that bo should succeed in both conquoring the
islands, and ruling them happily for near twenty
years after they were conquered. Ho must have
been a great general and good ruler. In a mollified souse, he doubtless merits the appellation
sometimes givon, "the good" Kamehameha.
Ho died on tho Bth of May, 1819, at Kailua,
Hawaii, and was succeeded by his son Liholiho,
under tho title of
KiuiirliiilHl-lm 11.
This royal personage was born on the island of
Hawaii, in the year 1797. At the ago of twelve
years ho was invested with royal honors by his
illustrious father, for the purpose of securing the
succession, and rendering tho Kumebaiuchu dynasty established. Ero long be imbibed the
strango freak of visiting England, but why or
whoreforo, no particular reason could be assigned,
except that ho desired to see foreign lands, and
sailor-Hko roam abroad.—ln Oetobcr, 1823, a
council was held ut Luhuina, in which, altera
full discussion, it was decided that he should embark iv the English ship, L'Aiglc, Capt. Starbuck.—Kumamulu, nil favorite wife, Boki and
Lilihu, Kapihe and Kckuanaoa, with a steward
and a fow male servants, wcro to accompany him.
In the following May they reached England,
where they were kindly welcomed by Georgo IV.
During a period of two monthsLiholiho and suite
were the guests of the British government. They
were nattered and feasted but the change of
scenes and excitement were too great, for being
attacked with the measles, both the king and
queen diod. Tho king died on the 14th of July,
and the queen six days previously. The British
government then made the necessary preparations
for conveying back to Hawaiian shores the
remains of the deceased king and queen. This
office was assigned to Lord Byron, cousin of the
poet, commanding 11. B. M. frigate " Blonde.''
)n tho 6th May, 1825, this vessel arrived at
Honolulu. In a fow days aftor her arrival,
funeral obsequies were cslobrated in a manner
characteristic of a semibarbarous people, just
beginning to imbibe the opinions and views of
civilized and christian nations.
to him that Kaahumanu bad done to his brother
Liholiho,) hence, at the time of his death, h«
had reigued during a period of twonty one years.
KiiDlrhnmrha IV.
His Majesty—late deceased—was born Feb. 9,
1834. Ho is the son of His Excellency Kekuanaoa, the present governor of Oohu, and Kinau,
whose official title was Kashumanu 11.
His
majesty was adopted when a child by his predecessor, and this act of adoption was subsequently
confirmed by the Hawaiian Legislature, lie obtained his rank as a high chief from his mother,
Kinau, who was related in the most intimate
manner to the Kuinoliumeha dynasty. She was
the daughter of Kamehurachu I. by Kalakua,
who is better knofin as lloapiliwahina, late Governess of Alaui.—Kinau being the daughter of
Kamehamcliu I. mude her the half sißter of both
Kumclmmohii 11. and 111. She was also ono of
tho wiveß of Kamehanichu 11.,but after his death
in England, she married Governor Kckuanaoa.
He ascended tho throne when about twenty-one
years of age. Ho was educated at the Royal
School, in Honolulu, under the charge of Mr.
and Mrs. Cooke. He wus married Juno 19th,
1850, to Her Majesty, who now mourns his
death. Tho Prince of Hawaii, whose muoh lamented death occurred in August, 1862, lived
four years to gladden the hearts of his Royal parents. At the time of his death, H. M. Kamehameha IV., had reigned a few days short of
nine years.
linn ii'lmiiK-hn Y.
This distinguished personage, who has
now succeeded to the throne of the Hawaiian Kingdom, was an older brother of his late
Majesty. He was born December 11, IS3O,
and has now nearly completed his thirtyfourth year. He was educated at the same
school with his brother. They were ever
associated together during much of their
eventful lives. Together they visited the
United States, England and Frailer. His
Majesty has lor many years occupied important offices of trust, but that of Minister
ofthe Interior is that which he liss discharged since the death of His Excellency John
Young, although temporarily he has held
thatof Minister of Finance.
adiItoneuosuarl xchanges,
Friendwthoacuknlowtledgpifs he
neCbyotlieJtgyumrna,hl
a
SmFetorahnbcisfCollege.
ThBaenVrbp,ullisyhstedhe tudents
VCoallegcfin,tsc.; ata-
:
Kaiurhniilfhii
111.
meotlohgbursefsve ariouyCollege
Societies. We notice the name of David
B. Lyman, of Hilo, as member of the Senior
Class, and President of the Brothers in
" Christ."
The Work of Preaching
Unity."
a charge, "by C. P. Mcllvaine, D. D. D. C.
L., Bishop of Ohio.
Among the late arrivals of foreign
visitors to our shores, we are glad to welcome
Mrs. Hooper, of San Francisco. She is
well known among all the older foreign residents in Honolulu. Her husband was many
years Acting TJ. S. Consul. We are gladalso
to welcome Miss Atkinx, teacher of a female
Seminary at Benicia, Cal., which has acquired much distinction on the Coast. She
is en route for Japan, China and Siam, unless induced to remain, and make the tour of
Was born March 17th, 1814, and died at the
age of 42 years. His namo was Kauikoaouli,
signifying, " hanging in the blue sky."
During the childhood and minority of Kau
ikeaouli, he was instructed by the missionaries in the elementary branches of an education,
being taught to read and write.—After his brother's death, and before ho became of age, the kingKaaehunta I.
dom was governod by a regency. Ho was,
This distinguished pcrtonogo in Hawaiian however,
duly recognized as king in tho early
history, and founder of the Hawaiian Kingdom^
part of 1833, (Kinau holding the same relation our islands.
�the: friend, December,
how nobly she is represented, in the
OR FRESIDENT LINCOLN AND EDWARD EVERETT. person of Mr. Sumner, in the Senate of the
United States; but we must look to the
We have lying on our tablo two books,
other representative man, President Lincoln.
which make us acquainted with two distinThe work of Mr. Thayer is an interesting
guished Americans—but how marked the narrative of the early life and struggles of
contrast between these two men. The one
President Lincoln. Although not educated
is Edward Everett, and the other Abraham in the schools, academies and
colleges of
Lincoln. Mr. Everett's orations and speeches America, he yet passed through a school of
are before us, in three octavo volumes, finishpoverty, hardship and discipline, which has
ed in the best style of Little, Brown & Co., fitted him, no ordinary manner, to know
in
while the Life of President Lineup s pre- men and their fitness for office. He is an
sented in a neat volume, entitled ''The Pio- honest, upright and deserving man, and posneer Boy, and how he became President." sesses traits a thousand times more to be
This book is written by Win. M. Thayer, and prized than those which characterize the
published by Walker, Wise & Co., of Boston. pettyfogging and corrupt politicians who
Believing that men are very much the creahave succeeded in obtaining high offices of
tures of education and circumstance, it is
trust in the United States. In his native
highly worthy of a thoughtful man's study, State—Kentucky—he saw the blighting into ponder well the institutions of a country fluence of slavery. When his father sold
which can bring forward two such remarkaout his farm for three hundred dollars, the
ble men as Mr. Everett and President Linfamily removed to Indiana, and subsequently
coln. Both wero at'the same time candito Illinois. This book of Mr. Thayer dedates for the highest offices in the gilt of the
picts in vivid colors the struggles of the
American people. Both are truly represenyoung man, noted in all the region around
tative men of very large portions of the for his honesty, industry, sobriety, modesty
American nation. Mr. Everett embodies and integrity. Suppose he was not schooltraits of character and represents a class ol
ed in books, he was acquainted with the peocultivated minds, such as are rarely to ple, nnd endowed by nature with a sort of
to be found in America, except in New EngCobbett or Franklin-like turn of mind. In
land, in Massachusetts, in Boston, the Ath- some of his early state-papers, there were
ens of America and " Hub of the Universe." inaccuracies of style which offended the nice
The same is true of President Lincoln—he
and fastidious critics, but these have grapossesses traits and represents a class of peo- dually disappeared as he has become more
ple no where else to be found in America, familiar with the pcctilinrduties of his office.
except in the far West—the region of great Some of his late efforts are masterly performrivers and boundless prairies.
ances. Read, for example, his letter to the
No one can carefully peruse, wo think, Democratic Convention at Albany, or his
cither Thayer's Life of the Pioneer Boy, or letter to his friends in Illinois. We do
these noble volumes of Mr. Everett, without
not wonder a writer in the London Star
admiring the two truly great men whose
thus refers to the Illinois letter :
characters are there presented. The very
It places in the clearest, strongest light
name of Edward Everett has become a syn- the" wicked unreasonableness of the rebellion
onym for everything that is to be admired and the religious duty of all loyal citizens.
in graceful eloquence, classic scholarship, As a vindication of the Washington Cabinet,
argument. As
successful diplomacy, refined culture, and it is a masterpiece of cogent
the spirit of the nation, it is
all those nameless charms which enter into an appeal to
sublime in the dignified simplicity of its
the character of the very highest type of a
eloquence. No nobler state paper was ever
well-educated and courteous gentleman and penned. It is the manifesto of a truly great
statesman.. In all of his speeches and ora- man in an exigency of almost unequalled
moment. It is worthy of u Cromwell or a
tions, there is a polish, finish and completeness which makes them almost perfect mod- Washington. the calm heroism of a ChristIt breathes
els in their peculiar style of oratory. If our ian" patriot—trusting in the blessing of God
limits would allow, how easily apt and stri- upon dauntless exertions in a just cause. It
king illustrations, from the volumes before is such as Garibaldi and Mazzini might
Rome if events had placus, might be presented. But we must re- have written from of
ed them at the head
an Italian commonmember that Mr. Everett stands not alone, wealth threatened by a formidable combinabut is a representative imsn. He is only one tion of enemies to its freedom and integrity.
among many similar men. Old Massachu- It is the utterance of a statesman who has
setts has many such. Its schools, colleges nothing to conceal—of a ruler guiltless of
the genius that consists in
and institutions are designed to turn out oppression—of
transparent honesty and unflinching resolujust such nobly educated specimens of hu- tion. Addressed to friends and neighbors,
manity. We do not wonder that that State to supporters and opponents, it is open to
speaks, as she always has done, with au- the world to read. It really challenges the
TB
aMwneod ooks.
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93
isgs.
though it contains scarce a hint of any
country but the United States."
We never before were so fully persuaded
as now, that President Lincoln is the right
man in the right place, at the right time,
and most sincerely do we hope ho will receive the suffrages of twenty millions of free
men electing him to occupy the Presidential
Chair during the next four years. He is not
a man who is ashamed to do right, or acknowledge that there is a God in heaven,
who rules among the nations of the earth.
All honor to the President of the United
States, who does not hesitate to take the colored man by the hand, and pledge all the power
oft/ie Nation's army and navy in his defence .'
As an American residing in a foreign land,
we feel a pride in having such a man at the
head of our country. Ho is doing more to
make America respected abroad, than any
other President since the days of Washington. Some of our readers may question the
truth of this assertion, but wait a few years,
gentlemen, and we have no fears that a
grateful posterity will not assign him his
proper place ! He is the representative ot
the future America—free, fearless, noble,
true. It makes the blood quicken in our
veins when we reflect upon what America, is
and is yet to be, with her Everetts and Lincolns scattered all over that land from the
shores of the Atlantic to the Pacific, and
from the great lakes to the great gulf, all
along the shores of those great rivers, and
over those wide-spread prairies.
tord ubscribers.
AWS
With this number we close the year. No
bills for subscription have as yet been presented for the year 1863, or Vol. 20. It H
not our custom to call for subscriptions in
advance, except from foreign subscribers.
Bills will soon be presented to our Honolulu
subscribers, and be sent to those residing
upon the other Islands. Persons indebted
to the Publisher of the Friemi will confer a
great favor by remitting the amount of their
subscription before the first of January.
1864.
ThanAksmgiver.i-Icaccordance
an
with the President's Proclamation, Thursday the 26th ult. was observed by the American citizens of Honolulu, and those sympathizing with them. A very large assembly, composed of foreign residents and the
sea-faring community, convened in Fort St.
Church, at 11 A. M. A highly appropriate
and eloquent discourse was delivered by the
Key. E. Corwin. The singing was excellent, and the exercises generally were becoming the occasion.
Prayers, suited to the occasion, were also
offered at the Reformed Catholic Church.
�on
AnthlonyopeCount
Trol
America-Trshye.
Man'
Poor
THE FRIEND, DECEMBER, 1863,
94
Mr. Sumner's Great Speech.
On the 10th of September, Mr. Senator
delivered a speech before an imaudience
convened at Cooper Instimense
tute, New York. His subject was : 'Our
Foreign Relations." He fully discussed the
Law of Intervention, with its applicability to
France and England. The ability of the
speech may be inferred from the fact that it
attracted the attention of the British Ministry
as soon as it was published in England. We
have read this speech with great pleasure, and
recommend its perusal to our readers. It is
worth more than a great battle terminating victoriously ! The following paragraph will
show that he handles slavery and the rebellion " without mittens" :
»» s»r « MX
tbe people of tbe United
iuilgnxnt
8t»t«5 l»v« excelled us Lnglisbmen, so »»
tbem in wliing
I'll,
«m« matter in wkieb,
Sumner
iustisv
to lk<»m»elvo»
pra»»e wbicb wo cannot take to ourselves or
refuse to tbem, i» tbe matter of Question,
ls
»n6 ! can count up in a,6a/ all tbos«
on wbom our e/e» ma/ rest, an<l learned tbe
circumstances of tbeir lives, we sbal! b«
llriven to conclude tbat nine-tentbs os tbat
number would K»ve bad a better life us
Americans tban tbe/ can b»ve in tbeir
spberes»« Lnglisbmen. « « »
I'be Irisnman wben be exputriales Kimsell to one ol tbose American states, loses
muck os tbat aliectionnle, confining, masterworsbipping nature wbicb mnlies bim so
good a fellow wben at Nome. 8ut be becomes more of n, won. lie assumes ciignit/
wbicb be bas never Known before. ri«
learns to r«g»rd bis labor as bis own proper»v. I'bat wkicb be earns be talces without
tbanlls, but be desires to talle no more tban
be «»ws.
me personal!/ be b»s perbap«
become less ple»s»nt tblln be was. Lut to
Kimsels! It seems to me tliat sueb a man
must l««l Kimsels a go<i. il be bas tbe power
ot comparing wl,at be is wick wbat be was.
to
«
»
The rebellion is slavery in »nns ; slavery on horseback l
slavery on foot; slavery raging on the battlefield slavery raging on the quarter-deck, robbing, destroying, burning, killing,
iv order to uphold this candidate power. Its legislation is
simply slavery In statutes ; slavery in chapters slavery In
sections—with an enacting clause. Its diplomacy is slavery in
pretended embassadors slavery in cunning letters slavery in
coaening promises; slavery in persistent negotiations—all to
secure for the candidatepower Its much desirod welcome. Say
what you will; try to avoid it If you can ; you arc com)icllcrt to
admit that the candidate power Is nothing else than organized
slavery, which now in its madness—surrounded by Hscriminal
clan,and led by its felon chieftains—braves the civilization of
the age. Thereforeany recognition of this power will be a recognition of slavery itself, with welcome and benediction,Imparting to it new considerationand respectability, and worse still,
securing to It new opportunity and foothold for the supremacy
which it openly proclaims.
Vainla it to urge the practice of nations in its behalf. Never before in history has such a candidacy been put forward in
the name ofslavery and the terrible outrage Is aggravated
by theChristian light which surrounds it. This Is not the age
of darkness. But even in the Dark Age, when the slave mongers of Algiers ■ had reduced themselves to a government or
;
•,
;
»
we 8pe»lc of America »n,l Ker inslitutions we sboul6 remember tbat sbe bas
given to our increasing population rigbts and
privileges wbicli we could not give; wbicb
as an old countrv we probn.b!/ can never
;
state," the renowned Louis IX,
give. I'bat »elf»»«»erting, obtrusive indep«n6ence, wbicb so often woun6s us, is, it
viewe6 arigbt, but »n outwnrd sign ol tbose
gocxl tbings wbicb a new countr/ bas proauce6 lor its people. IVIen »nd women clo
not beg in tbe 8tnle«! tbev 60 not oilenll /ou
witb tattered nuzs; tbe/ <!o not complain to
Ileaven of «t»iv»tioi>;
60 not croucb to
tbe ground lor ball pence, il poor,
are not »bject in tbeir povert/.
rea6
walk lille buman beings
»n<l write,
m»6e in Uo6's form.
Know tbat tbe/
are men an6 women, owing it to tbemselves
»n6 to lbe world tbat tbev sboulo! earn tbeir
brea6 tbeir own labor, but seeling tbat
wben earned it i» tbeir own. Il tbis be so,
il it be acknowletlge<l tbat it is so, «Koul6
in itself lie sumcient
not sucb
testimony ol trie success of tbe country »n6
of Ker institutions?—?Vallope'»
Een
Sailors
Navigation.—Dr.
wasps."
* treated
them as a nest of
UnFeet.
cWleSamb's
In a letter addressed by President Lincoln
" Mass Convention of Unconditional
Union Men of Illinois," we find the following rather quaint allusion to the exploits of
the Navy, in the opening of the Mississippi:
" The signs look better. The Father of
Waters again goes unvexed to the sea;
thanks to the great Northwest for it. Nor
yet wholly to them. Three hundred miles
up they met New England, Empire, Keystone, and Jersey, hewing their way right
and left. The sunny South, too, in more
colors than one, also lent a hand. On the
spot, their part of the history was jotted
down in black and white. The job was a
greaj national one, and let none be banned
who bore an honorable part in it. While
those who have cleared the great river may
well be proud, even that is not all. It is
hard to say that anything has been more
bravely and well done than at Antietam,
Murfreesboro, Gettysburg, and on many
fields of lesser note. Nor must Uncle Sam's
web feet be forgotten. At all the watery
margins they have been present; not only on
the deep sea, the broad bay, aßd the rapid
river, but also up the narrow, muddy bayou;
and wherever the ground was a little damp
they have been and made their tracks.
Thanks to all for the great Republic, for the
principle it lives by and keeps alive—for
man's vast future —thanks to all."
to the
BoSwudpietrcha,geotn aught
Bowditch,
in early life, was supercargo of a vessel trading to the East. His captain being asked,
on one occasion, at Manila, how he had contrived to find his way, in the face of a N.
E. monsoon, by mere dead reckoning, replied, "that he had a crew of twelve men,
every one of whom could take and work a
lunar observation as well, for all practical
purposes, as Sir Isaac Newton himself, were
he alive." During this conversation, Dr.
Bowditch sat, " as modest as a maid, saying
not a word, but holding his slate pencil in
his mouth," while another person remarked
that there was more knowledge of naviga"on board that ship, than there was in all
le vessels that have floated in Manila Bay.
-Memoir of Dr. Bowditch, by Nathaniel Incrsotl Bowditch, p. 27.
the
;
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The Negro taxing part iir thi Gbbat
Contest.—President Lincoln concludes his
Illinois letter with the following paragraph
referring to the part now taken by the negro:
does not appear so distant as it
" Peace
I hope it will come soon, and come to
did.
stay, and so come as to be worth the keeping
in all future time. It will then have been
proved that among free men there can be no
successful appeal from the ballot to the bullet, and that they who take such appeal are
sure to lose their case and pay the cost. And
there wULbe some black men who can remember Tnat with silent tongue and clenched
teeth, and steady eye and well-poised bayonet, they have helped mankind on to this
great consummation; while I fear there will
be some white ones unable to forget that
with malignant heart and deceitful speech
they strove to hinder it. Still let us not be
over sanguine of a speedy, final triumph.
Let us be quite sober. Let us diligently
apply the means, never doubting that a just
God, in His own good time, will give us the
Yours, very truly,
rightful result.
" A. Lincoln."'
The True Spirit of a Federal Soldier.
—John B. Marsh, son of Rev. Leonard
Marsh, living South, was conscripted into
the rebel army. Being a Union man, he deserted, but was captured and shot at Vicksburg recently. Before being taken from prison, he left the following note with a fellow
prisoner lately returned : Kind friend—lf
you ever reach our happy "lines, please have
this put in the Northern papers, that my
father, Rev. Leonard Marsh, who lives in
Maine, may know what has become of me,
and what I was shot for. It was for defending my noble country. I love her, and am
willing to die for her. Tell my parents I
am also happy in the Lord. My future is bright. I hope to see you when I
pass out to die. John B. Marsh." When
Marsh was placed on his coffin, he took off
his hat and cried, " Three cheers for the old
flag and the Union ;" then swung his hat
and shouted, " Hurrah ! Hurrah ! Hurrah !"
and fell pierced by a dozen bullets.
The Negro Cook a good Navigator.The
following amusing anecdote is found in
Baron Zach's Correspondence Astronomiqut,
Vol. IV. p. 162. It is a part of the Baron's
account of his visit to Cleopatra's Barge,
which entered the harbor of Genoa in 1817.
The Baron was told by the proprietor and
commander of the vessel, that his black
cook conld find the ship's longitude by observation. " There he is," said the young
man, pointing to a negro at the stern of the
vessel, in his white apron, with a fowl in
one hand and a dressing knife in the other.
" Come here,is John," cried tlie Captain, "this
gentleman suprised at your calculating
the longitude; tell him about if." Zach.
What method do you employ in calculating
the longitude by lunar distances ?
The
Cook. "It is indifferent to me. I make use
of the method of Maskelyne, of Lyons, of
Witchell, and of Bowditch ; but I prefer
Dunthorne, with which I am more familiar,
and which is shorter." I could not butexpress
Longfellow beautifully says, that my surprise at language like this from a
Sunday is the golden clasp that binds to- black cook, with a bleeding fowl in one
"gethcr
hand and a larding knife in the other
the volume of the week."
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Kinglake's Invasion of theCrimea,
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CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT,
Honolulu, March 1, 1861.
Manager:
CHASE'S
Ambrotype and Photographic
GALLERY,
Next door to the Post Office—up stairs—
over the " Commercial Advertiser"
Printing Office.
PICTURES TAKEN IN EVERY
STYLE.
esuch aa Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melaineotypea tor
Lockts, Ac, Landscapes, Views of Dwellings, Ac, at reas„~.
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and at the Exhibition in London In 1802.
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record ofits sales. In 1881—
The Orover A Baker Company, Beaton,
TheFlorence Company, Massachusetts,
The Parker Company, Connecticut,
J. M. Singer Co.,New York,
Kinkle A Lyon,
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Chas. W. Howland, Delaware,
M. Greenwood A Co., Cincinnati, 0.,
N. 8. C. Perkins, Norwalk, 0.,
Wilson H. Smith, Connecticut,
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Establishment, in Kaahnmanu street, will ha
found the following works
Almanacks for 1862.
Merchant's, Shipmaster's and Mechanic's Assistant.
Laws of the Sea.
The Art of Sailmaking.
—ALSO—
Ship's Compasses and Dividers.
AT
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—ALSO—
Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes
—ALSO—
Chronometers and Chronometer Watches.
—ALSO—
English Charts of North and South Pacific.
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A great variety of other article* useful to
Mariner.
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the)
Many ornamental articles, including Breast Pitts,
Rings, Cups, etc., etc.
Particular attention given to repairing and ratine;
Chronometers.
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The Amateur Musical performers gave
n concert on Friday evening, 27th ult.,
at Fort Street Church, which was numerously attended. We never saw the house
more densely filled. The music, both vocal
and instrumental, was executed in the very
highest style.
We shall venture to make a remark, which
perhaps we had better withhold, and yet we
will not. We do wish our Amateur performers, in the musical line, would furnish
the community with one concert, embracing
a few simple ballads, allowing the audience
to hear each word distinctly enunciated, and
that too in the English language. It was
our privilege for once to listen to Jenny
Lind, the Swedish Nightingale, in the Treifiont Temple, Boston, and never shall we
forget the peculiar style, in which she sang
"John Anderson," ice.
She enunciated
every word clearly and distinctly. That
simple ballad was the piece of all others
which called forth applause. Now, Honolulu may well be proud of its superior musical performers. We have some whose performances are of the very highest order, but
for popular effect, if their singing was more
simple and less artistic and operatic, we
are convinced very many in the community
would be better pleased. We should not
have presumed to make this suggestion unless some, far better able to judge in these
matters, had expressed the same opinion,
and some of these are connected with the
Musical Society. We ore inclined to think
that even the President, Dr. Hoffmann, would
not be disinclined to see the experiment
tried. Should it be ventured upon, we are
ronfident the community will come forward
and liberally patronize the effort.
IHndaewp iD
ncne ay.
The 28th of November was observed ns a
National holyday, being the 20th Anniversary of Hawaiian Independence, or ol the
signing of the Joint Treaty guaranteeing the
Hawaiian Independence, by the Great Powers of England and France. The customary
salutes were fired at 12 M., and all places
were closed.
In the evening there was a reception at
the Palace, agreeable to public notice. It
was the first time the Palace had been thus
opened since the much lamented death of
the Prince of Hawaii. The sickness of His
Majesty prevented him from appearing upon
the occasion, and the duty of presiding fell
upon Her Majesty the Queen, but, alas, how
little did she, or any of the gay and brilliant
assemblage on that occasion, imagine that
the Palace walls would so soon be hung in
mourning for His Majesty Kamehameha IV.
Honolulu Sailor's Home Society.—We
reep-et that we are compelled to omit the
publication of the Society's Annual Reports
of the Executive Committee and Treasurer,
but they will appear in the next number.
InformatiWanted!
1863.
DEtEMBKK,
MARINE JOURNAL.
conMtaehrguinesa
RPB.eaofWeprkovts.Mission.
To Kuv. T. Coan, President of Board of the H.
HPONLRUT,FSI
. .
E. Association :
In accordance with the appointment of our Board,
ARRIVALS*
I have visited the Mission in the Msrqaesan Islands.
You will be pleased in hear that I fouud the Mission- ■Nor. 6—Am bark Young Hector, Cbadwick,2o days frm San
Francisco, with mdse to Wilcox, Richard. Co.
aries and their families in health, and successfully
•—Ana wh ship John CoggeahaJl, Deao, 39 mot. out, frm
prosecuting their work. They bad given np Ibe
Ochotsk, with 500 wh, 7000 bite, season; 240 Sp.
expectation of a visit from us Ibis year, and were
2300 wh, 30,000 bne, voyage.
t>—Am wh ship Milton. Halscy, 37 mos out, fm Ochotsk,
the more rejoiced at the unexpected arrival of the
*
witb 1200 wh, 15000 bne, season; 2800 wh, 38000
buc, voyage.
Manjokawai.
Our time, at their several stations, was necessarily short, but I had tbe opportunity of seeing their
schools, and of addressing the people, and spent two
Sabbaths in tbe group of Islands. We touched at
each of the stations—and taking on board the Missionaries, went to Oomoa, on the Island of Fatuhiva,
tbe place designated for the Annual Meeting of the
Mission.
The meeting was commenced on Monday, October
19th, ami continued by adjournment until the'JlM.
Various topics connected with the spread of the Gospel were introduced and carefully discussed. Among
tbe subjects claiming the attention of the meeting,
was that of the abandonment of the Mission, and the
return of the Missionaries to thexe Islands. The
reasons for and against the measure were carefully
considered, and the unanimous decision was, that
the field must not be given up. Not one member of
the Mission wished to leave the work and return toll
Hawaii.
I have prepared a report of the Missionary work
in those Islands for the last seventeen months, wbicb
I hope to present at the next monthly meeting of the
Board.
You will regret to hear that the small pox is prevailing at the Island of Nuubiva, and that fears were
entertained that it would spread throughout the
B. W. Parker.
Yours, truly,
Islands.
November 20th, 1868.
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Donations.
for Friend
For Bethel
Reindeer,"
$6 00
$6 00
4 60
Corinthian,"
60
4
Friend,
A
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400
4 00
Mr. P. Good,
60
Falls,
Mr.
2
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Mr. 11. Bnggs, ••
IM
1 60
1 60
Mr. S.S.Smith,
60
60
Mr.T. Hamliu, •■
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K.
Laphaiu.
00
Mr.
1
1 00
Mr. 8. A.Smith,
1 00
1 00
Captain Jenks, Covington,"
5 00
5 00
Ship "Nile,"
S 00
"Pearl,"
Ship
Ship "Catharine,'
6 00
1 00
Sailor
The Chaplain would acknowledge a barrel of oil from
Captain Dexter, officers and crew of Ship Hercules," and ufl
"can" fullof grampus oil from Captain Fish.
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Captain Raynor,
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v—Am wh ship Euphrates, Halhaway, from Hilo. Bofore reported. Off and on. Sailed Not 10th, (or
Coast California.
B—Kng .hip Jasper, Taylor, 13 days from Victoria, in
ballast to K. Iloffscblaeger & btapenhorst.
B—Kng ship Anne Mary, Tesseyman. 14 days from Ban
Francisco, in batiast to 0. A. Williams A Co.
8— Am wh ship Fabius, Wood, from Uilo. Before reported. Off and on. Sailed next day to cruise.
11—Kng wh bark Robert Towns,Austin, 12 mos out, from
Ochotsk, witli 600 wh, about 8000 bne, season.
Off and on.
12 —AiuSjrh ship Kuropa, Kdg, Crosby, from Lahaiua.
lit-lore reported. Off and ou. .Sailed Nor 13, to
cruise.
12—Old'g wh ship Oregon, Mammen, 8 mos out, from
Ochotßk, with 480 wh, 6500 bne, season.
12— Am wh bark Hercules, Dexter, 10 mos out, fiom Ochotsk, with 900 wh, 10,000 bne, season; 200 sp, 90u
wh, 10,000bne, voyage.
12—Am wh bark Cict-ro, Stivers,37 mos out, frin Orhouk.
with 38 sp, 380 wh, 3600 bne, season; 123 sp, 1240
wh, 16000 bne, voyage.
12—Am wh ship Kuropa, N 11. Milton, 17 rooa out, from
Ochotsk, with 450 brls wh. 6000 bne, season; 300
sp, 460 wit, 6000 bne, voyage.
13—Am wh ship Throe B others, Swain, 47 mos out, iron.
Ochotsk, with 160 wh, 1600 bne, season; boo sp,
360 wh, 4000 bne, voyage. Off and on. baited
November 16 to cruise.
13—Am wh burk Richmond, Heppingstone, 8 mos out, liv
Ochotsk, with 100 wh, 2000 bne, season.
13—Am wh bark Jireh Swift, Williams, 16 mos out, fron
Ochotsk. with 380 wh, 6000 bne, season; 26 sp,
380 wh. 6000 bne, voyage. In distress, having
collided with ship Mt Wallaston, off Hawaii. Anchored outside. Kntured port next day.
Old'g brig Comet, Wilhelmi, 60 mos out, Ira Ochotsk,
with 400 wh, 6000 bue, season.
14—Am wh ship Navy, Sarvent, frm Hilo. Before reported. Off and on. Bailed Nov 16, forhome.
10—Ain wh bark Florence, Spencer, frm Ochorst., via
Hilo, with 400 wh, 6000 bne, season. Anchored
outside. Kntered port next day.
16—Am wh bark Covington, Jenks,rtturned to port leak-
1 4—
ing badly.
17—Haw sen Manuokawai, Bent, frm Marquesas Islands.
24—Am ship Syren, Sears, 14 days Inn San Francisco,
en route for baker's Island. Anchored outside.
24—Am bark Yankee, Paty, 13 days frm San Francisco
with mdse and pass to Wilcox, Richards A Co.
25—Am bark N S Perkins, Robinson, 25 days from Puget
Sound, with lumber to 11 Hackfeld <V Co.
25—Am brig Advance, Barlow, 13 days 1m San Francisco.
27— Am brklue Constitution, Pommy, 27 days frm Pugec
S*uud, with lumber to 11 Hackfeld At Co.
DXPART 17RES.
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Nov. 4—Am bark Helen Mar, Deshon, for Boston.
3- Haw sch Helen, McGregor, for Uowiand's Island.
MARRIED.
6—Kng ship King Lear, Cordis, for Toulon.
6—Am ship Herald of the Morning, Williams, for Baser*
Island.
»»o»»—»»«!<cu—In
!<«» Vor!>, Srplrmoer 2<, !>>»
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olIuom»»
—Am brigantine Hallic Jackson, Hempstead, for San
e!,!e»l«>»
0>K«,
ll«v. I!»Nlf V»n
Francisco.
>!»uznlcl ,,l t!«!!»<>!
li»o.,,olln!> c!l>, lo Iln»»Uo,
7—Miss brig Morning Star, James,for Micronesia.
7— Am wh ship Champion, Worth, for cruiseand home.
B—Bremen
bark Georg & Ludwig, Haesloop, forBremen.
DIED.
9—Am wh ship Keindjer, Kay nor, for cruiseand home.
Fanny, Bliven, for cruise and home.
9—Am
bark
wh
N'Inn, »nn! »l
V>»!<—Xl II, », No»>,!t»!, II,„«>»>».
10—Bremenship Klena, Bremer, for Bremen.
!!e »»' »
>»,», <!>«>>»r««>> lrom »n!p X,»
bark
Barnstable, Jirownson, for cruise and
11—Am wh
ol K«v!n ol K«lj», liortk <V»>«, I>ur!„« !>!» »j<:!ine,» nc n>
home.
Gray, for cruise.
bark
Tamerlane,
11—Am wh
—Am wh bark Covington, Jenks, U> cruise.
N>» »»!l»e v!»»,l«, N« !«ll no »!», W!«n Ns»t «>loH (»» n<!
14-"—Am bark Comet, Smith, for San Francisco.
!l>/ »!ck !n !>>» >»«!> on »n!l>b»»n!) Kv t!>e OK»M!n, llon, »>ml
Ift—Kng wh bark Robert Towns, Austin, to cruise.
bark Richmond, Kelly, for Coast California.
21—Am
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,lKro«on,
Krilon," II!>lunor»> »0H »ll«i»!«I
23—Am wh bark Pearl, Hull, for Coaat California.
1o, !SS!>, «olio« !>»v!i>« uoen l!«u, Ill !,>!« ««!>«!, l!,o ,<mrri'
23—Am wh bark Nile, Fish, for Coast California.
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o»n »I,n!»l«r »«!6vnl,
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23—Am wh bark Catherine, Phillips, for Coast California
23—Am wh ship Corinthian, l*ewis, for Coaat Chile.
Ilo««««—Xt II. », «o»p«»>, »»? 24, U»»l<I «o«en>, » Kon!>
24—Haw ship lolanl, (late Radugm,) stops*, for Boston.
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PASSENGERS.
From Han Francisco—per Young Hector, Nov. 6—Mrs .1
Brown and i children, F F Mitchell, M B Fuller, Mr Pope.
From Victoria—per Jasper, Nov. B—Mr and Mrs Keegau.
?,»»««»—Xt «n>o», X»u»I, olp»l»l?»i», 0r!<u»Io II, rirrioo,
Mr Bruce, Mr Toy lor, Mr Bell.
For Sam Francisco—per Comet, November 14—J F Smith,
A Wheeler. M i Palacioe, Charles Miller, A H Ackennan, 0 W
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From
San Francisco—per Yankee, November 24—Mrs Kir1«nnont, ol »l»«!i>tl, <?»Ulori>!», ll« »ll»«l d«« w t!>« c°o»,l, by
and daughter, Mrs John Paty, Miss Fannle Paty, Arhuck,
!n «»l«!> »l blUer oUn!»t« lor U,e >»«»»« »!t!>.»n!o!> !>«
wifeand two children, Capt R O Spencer, 0 0 Howe. S Jonas,
p,>»c«—III Non«!u!», Ko» 20, ol lv!>n, »»«, f, !>, I>,>sr»M L Peterson, C W Scrlv.r, A R IMwjr.lv J llanon. 11 Trsnum.
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THE FRIEND,
NOVEMBER 2, 1863.
Importations of Polynesians into Peru.
A few months since thfrstartling announcemade, that an extensive importa-
ment was
tion into Peru of Polynesians as laborers,
was in active operation.
Some reported
that those engaged in the business were conducting it in a favorable manner, and took
none but with the consent of the laborers,
but other reports made known a different
state of affairs. It was exceedingly difficult
to obtain correct information upon the subject.
By a late vessel from California, there
came to Honolulu a Peruvian Consul-General for Polynesia, His Ex. Manuel Jose Palacios, accompanied by his Secretary, Mr. Miller, (a nephew of General Milter, late British
Consul at Honolulu.) These gentlemen are
commissioned by the Government of Peru,
to collect information respecting Polynesia
in general, but particularly relating to the
transportation of the natives of Polynesia to
Peru. From Mr. Miller, we have learned
some facts relating to this important subject,
which we are confident will be interesting to
our readers.
The following is a list of vessels which
have been engaged in the trade :
Basis—Adelanle, Jeiieral Prim, Carolina. Jose Castro, Rosa
j Carmen, Boss Patricia, Serpiente Marina, Teresa, Kmpreta,
Hoooria, Carolina Paut.
Brigs—Mercedes A dc Wholey, Ouayas, Hist I (formerly a
Chilian brig ol war, sold In TahlU, called Ancud),Trnjlllo,
Apnrlmac, Barbara (Jomet, Guillermo, Klena Elisabeth, German,
Bella Margarita, Mlcaela Miranda.
Boaoosaas—Manoelita Costas, Jorje Zahra, Lahore, Cora,
H.rmoaa Dolores, Maria del Kosarlo, Coroello.
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1863.
It is estimated than more than 2,000
kanakas, or Polynesians, have been transported. Some estimate as high as 4,000.
The first vessel engaged in the business was
the Adelante, which took away 200. She
was followed by the Jeneral Prim and Jorje
Zahra, which took away about 280. These
three vessels belonged to the firm of Ugarte
& Santiago. It is said that no violence was
used in obtaining these cargoes. They
were obtained at Penrhyn, Rieson, and Raster Islands.
The Rose y Carmen, Carolina, Jose Castro,
Cora, Dolores, Guillermo, and Rosa Patricia
visited the Easter Islands. According to
the statements of the seamen of the Cora,
the Captains not being able to obtain natives
by fair means, landed 80 armed men under
command of the Captain of the. Spanish
bark Rosa y Carmen. They attacked the
natives, and killed, at the first volley, seven
of the islanders, when they seized and took
to Callao two hundred.
The bark Empresa visited the Marquesas
Islands. The Captain and supercargo invited a chief and his family on board to dinner, when the surgeon of the vessel drugged
some wine with opium. This having been
drank by the natives put them to sleep, when
they were secured and taken to Huacho,
where they were sold. The Sandwich Island missionaries on the Marquesas Islands
have written to Honolulu upon this subject,
and their testimony has been procured by
the Peruvian Commissioner. Our missionaries state that a vessel came to the island of Fatuhiva, but they could not obtain
the name. It was the Empresa. We would
add that the Peruvian Government has
issued an order to arrest the master, supercargo and surgeon of the Empresa, and the
natives of Marquesas have been returned.
The schooners Apurimac and Mattuelita
Cartas were wrecked at Humphrey's Island,
but their crews were saved. The Captain
and supercargo of the Serptente Marina were
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SUteSma,W.)2, 3f.tr. 11.}
CONTENTS
For November. 18(13.
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attacked by the natives ot the Gambier Island with sticks and stones. The supercargo
was wounded.
The French Protectorate Government of
Tahiti, tins seized the Serpiente Marina,
Mercedes A dc Wholey, Misti, Cora, Guayas,
and Barbara Gomez, but the two latter were
permitted to continue their voyage, but the
others were condemned. Captain Umba«
and Mr. Biron Lee Knapp, of the Mercedes,
have been condemned to 10 years imprisonment. The Cora, Misti and Mercedes have
been sold by the French authorities.
So far as answering the object of furnishing laborers for Peru, the whole enterprise is
a perfect failure. Many have died, and
those who survive are useless. The Peruvian Government has prohibited the further
importation of kanakas. The Government
has already sent back some of the poor people to their homes, and it is reported that
others arc also to be sent.
Respecting the manner this scandalous
business has been carried on.the following
statement of A. Unshelm, Esq., Hamburg
Consul at Apia, Samoan Islands, will throw
some light. It is copied from a communication addressed to the Editor, and published
in the September issue of the Friend:
regret to learn that several vessels
" We the
Peruvian flag, had been for some
bearing
weeks cruising amongst the Samoa and
neighboring islands, kidnapping natives. In
some instances force had been employed to
capture the unsuspecting islanders. On
some of the smaller islands, out of populations numbering several hundreds, not more
than 15 or 20 people have been left, including the native missionary teachers. One
vessel on board of which dysentery had appeared amongst the unfortunate natives, had
run down to Sunday Island, in the neighborhood of New Zealand, where having landed
the sick, the disease spread so virulently
that the white settlers were nearly all carried
off. The few who survived have since removed to this port. The dead and dying
natives were left abandoned on the sands of
the beach, and the vessel started to kidnap
another cargo.
�I H X
82
Revolution in
ASSASSINATION
Madagascar.*
OF KINO RADAMA
11.
We give place to the following important
letter from Rev. William Ellis, long a devoted and able missionary of the London Missionary Society to Madagascar, addressed to
the Rev. Dr. Tidman, secretary of that society. It can hardly fail to be read with interest as a remarkable chapter in the history
of that country:
Madagascar, i
" Atananamvo,
May 16th, 1863.
"My Dear Friend:—Seldom has the
instability of human affairs been more
strikingly, and in some respects, tragically
manifested, than in the events of the last
few days in this city. Within that period
the reign of Radama 11. has closed with his
life ; a successor has been chosen by the nobles and accepted by the people; a new
form of government has been inaugurated,
and it is arranged that the legislative and
,
.
administrative functions of the sovereignty
shall hereafter be discharged by the sovereign, the nobles, and the heads of the people
jointly. A series of resolutions embodying
what may be regarded as the germs of constitutional government has been prepared
and presented by the nobles and heads of the
people to the Queen, containing the conditions on which they offered her the crown.
The acceptance of these conditions by Rabodo, and their due observance by the nobles
and heads of the people, were attested by
the signatures of tbe Queen and the chief of
the nobles, before the former was announced
to the people as their future sovereign, and
proclaimed under tde title of Rasoaherena,
Queen of Madagascar. The death of Radama, the offer and acceptance of the crown,
aud the proclamation of the present ruler as
Queen, all occurred on Tuesday, the 12th
instant.
" Amiable and enlightened as in several
respects Radama certainly was, his views of
the duties of the ruler were exceedingly defective, and almost all government for the
good of the country may be said to have
been in abeyance ever since his accession.
The destruction of a large part of the revenue of government by the abolition of all
duties—the exclusion from his councils of
many of the nobles and most experienced
men in the nation, while he surrounded himself with a number of young, inexperienced,
and many of them most objectionable men as
his confidential advisers—the relaxation or
discontinuance ofall efforts to repress crime,
or punish it when committed—and the neglect of all measures for placing the prosperity of the country on any solid basis—have,
notwithstanding the affection many of the
people bore him, produced growing dissatisfaction. Still, confiding in his good nature,
all were willing to wait in hope of a change
for the better; while the Christians, grateful
for the liberty they enjoyed to worship,
teach and extend their knowledge of Christianity, directed their chief attention to the
enlightenment of the masses of their heathen
countrymen.
sal £.?*"
that the Island of Madagascar. In
east coast of Africa, la aald to be
»la araathaau* «n»plr« of Fraace, embracing 484,400
b,
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an *£rage
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Columbus discover* AaMrJea.I.lanf
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XXIX.ND. NOHIBKK, I S
" Within the last two or three months extraordinary efforts have been made to bring
the King's mind under the influence of the
old superstitions of the country, and these
succeeded to an extent which has resulted
in his ruin. Within this period a sort of
mental epidemic has appeared in the adjacent
provinces and in the capital. The subjects
of this disease pretended to be unconscious of
their actions, and to be unable to refrain
from leaping, running, dancing, tec. These
persons also saw visions, and heard voices
from the invisible world. One of these
visions, seen by many, was the ancestors of
the King, and the voices they heard announced the coming of these ancestors to tell
the King what he was to do for the good of
the country. Subsequently a message was
brought to him as from his ancestors to the
effect that, if he did not stop 'the praying,'
some great calamity woold soon befall him.
To the surprise of his best friends, the King
was exceedingly interested in this strange
movement, seemed to believe the pretended
message from the world of spiriis, and encouraged the frantic dancers, who daily
thronged his house and declared that the
disease would continue to increase till 'the
praying' was stopped. It is generally
reported that these movements were prompted by the guardians of the idols, and promoted by his own Mena maso,* who bribed parties to come as sick persons in large numbers
from the country, in order to continue the
delusion.
"It was then proposed to assassinate a
numberof Christians, as a means ol stopping
the progress of Christianity, and also to kill
the chief nobles who opposed the King's proceedings. With a view of increasing the
influence of this fanatical party, the King
issued an order that all persons meeting any
of the so-called sick should take off their
hats, and* thus show them the same mark of
respect as was formerly given to the national
idols when they were carried through the
city. With the view also of shielding the
perpetrators of the intended raurdeis, the
King announced his intention to issue an
order or law, that any person or persons
wishing to fight with firearms, swords, or
spears, should not be prevented, and that if
any one was killed the murderer should not
be punished. This alarmed the whole community. On the 7th instant Radama repeated before his ministers and others in the
palace, his determination to issue that order,
and among all the Mena maso present only
three opposed the issuing of the order; many
were silent, the rest expressed their approval. The nobles and heads of the people
spent the day in deliberating on the course
they should pursue, and the next morning
the prime minister, with about one hundred
of the nobles and heads of the people, including the commander-in-chief, the king's
treasurer, and the first officer of the palace,
went to the King, and remonstrated against
his legalizing murder, and besought him
most earnestly not to issue such order. It is
said that the prime minister went on his
knees before him, and begged him not to
Mena maso. literally,red eye*. These are not the a*,
knowledged ministers of the King, but a sort of Inquisitors,
supposed to investigateand search out everything tending to
the injury of thegovernment, and to give private and confidential Intimation to the King of all occurrences, as well as advice
on all affairs aad tbalr ma ar* supposed to be red arltb the
strain or cnatinuaace *f dlatcult invaatlgatl***
*
i
«
3
.
issue this obnoxious law ; but he remained
unmoved. The minister then rose and said
to the King: 'Do you say before all these
witnesses that if any man is going to fight
another with firearms, swords or spears, that
you will not prevent him, and that if he kills
any one he shall not be punished ?" The
King replied : ' I agree to that.' Then said
the minister It is enough ; we must arm;'
and turning to his followers said : ' Let us
return.' I saw the long procession as they
passed my house, grave and silent, on their
way to the minister's dwelling. The day
was spent in deliberation, and they determined to oppose the King.
" Toward the evening I was most providentially preserved from assassination at the
King's house, five of his confidential advisors
—that is, the Mena maso—having, as I have
since been well informed, combined to take
my life, as one of the means of arresting the
progress of Christianity. Under God, I owe
my preservation to the warning of my friends
and the provision made by the prime minister for my safety. I went to the King an
hour earlier than usual, and returned immediately, to prepare for removal to a place of
greater safety near my own house. Messengers from the minister were waiting my return, and before dusk I removed to the house
of Dr. Davidson, which stands on the edge
of Andohalo, the large space where public
assemblies are often held. The city was in
great commotion ; all night women and chil-
:
'
dren and slaves, with portable valuables,
were hurrying from the city, while crowds of
armed men from the suburbs were crowding
into it. At daybreak on the ninth some two
thousand or more troops occupied Andohalo.
The ground arouss. the prime minister's
house, on the summit of the Northern crest
of the mountain close by, was filled with soldiers, while every avenue to the city was securely kept by the minister's troops. The
first object of the nobles was to secure upward of thirty of the more obnoxious of the
Mena maso, whom they accused of being the
advisors and abettors of the King in his unjust and injurious measures. A number of
these were taken and killed, a number fled,
but twelve or thirteen remained with the
King These the nobles required should be
surrendered to them. The King refused,
but they threatened to take them by force
from the palace, to which he had removed.
Troops continued to pour in from adjacent
and distant posts, and, as the few soldiers of
the King refused to fire on those surrounding the palace, the people, though pitying the
King, did not take up arms in his defense.
He consented at length to surrender the
Mena maso, on condition that their lives
should be spared, and that they should be
confined for life in fetters. On Monday, the
11th, they were marched by Andohalo, on
their way to the spot where the irons were
to be fixed upon their limbs.
In the course of the discussion with the
nobles, the King had said that he alone was
sovereign, his word alone was law, bis person was sacred, he was supernaturally protected, and would punish severely the opposere of his wilL This led the nobles to determine that it was not safe for him to live,
"
and he died by their hands the next morning,
within the palace. The Queen, who alone
was with him, used every effort, to the last
�83
THE FRIEND, NOVEMBER, 1563.
moment of his life, to save him, but in vain.
His advisors, the Mena maso, were afterwards put to death.
"In the course of the forenoon four of the
chief nobles went to the Queen, with a written paper, which they handed to her as expressing the terms or conditions on which,
for the future, the country should be governed. They requested her to read it, stating that if she consented to govern according to these conditions, they were willing
that she should be the sovereign of the country, but thßt if she objected or declined, they
must seek another ruler. The Queen, after
reading the document, and listening to it,
and receiving explanations on one or two
points, expressed her full and entire consent
to govern according to the plan therein set
forth. The nobles then said: 'We also
bind ourselves by this agreement. If we
break it, we shall be guilty of treason, and
if you break it, we shall do as -we have now
done.' The prime minister then signed the
document on behalf of the nobles and heads
of the people, and the-Queen signed it also.
three and four o'clock a party
" Between
came
with a copy of this docuof officers
ment, which they read to us. I can only
state two or three of its chief items
" The word of the sovereign alone is not
to be law, but the nobles and heads of the
people, with the sovereign, are to make the
:
laws.
liberty and protection are guar" Perfect
to all foreigners who are obedient to
anteed
the laws of the country.
relations are to be maintained
" Friendly
with
all other nations.
" Duties are to be levied, but commerce
and civilization are to be encouraged.
"Protection and liberty to worship, teach,
and promote the extension of Christianity,
are secured to the native Christians, and the
same protection and liberty are guaranteed
to those who are not Christians.
" Domestic slavery is not abolished ; but
masters are at liberty to give freedom to
their slaves, or to self them to others.
"No person is to be put to death for any
offense by the word of the sovereign alone ;
and no one is to be sentenced to death till
twelve men have declared such person to be
guilty of the crime to which the law awards
the punishment of death.
" An hour afterwards we were sent for to
the palace that we might tender our salutations to the new sovereign, who assured us
of her friendship for the English, her goodwill to ourselves, and her desire to encourage
our work. I can not add more now. We
Yours truly,
are all well.
W. Ellis.
P. S. June 17.—Everything is going on
well. The new Queen has written to
Queen Victoria and to the Emperor of the
French announcing her accession to the
throne, her wish to maintain unimpaired the
relations of amity and friendship established
between the two nations and Madagascar,
and assuring both sovereigns that she will
protect the persons and property of their subjects who may come to this country. The
officer who gave me this statement informed
me also, with evident pleasure, that all the
members of the government had carefully
examined the treaty with England, and
•greed to acre-pl it and fulfill its ■• "million-.-."
Wooden
American and British Iron-Clads.
In the present war-threatening times, it
will no doubt be interesting to our readers to
learn something of the relative strength in
iron-clads of the British and American Navies. We give the tables below.
Vessels—Wholly
Caledonia.
Rnterpris*
'.
favorlu
• _ . . f!<
if
\ rt.'ln.
J ton..
!liraa».
—10^14*
»tb]
If
Nam*.
Armor-clad.
..1MH. 0
a*»»0. 0
273 26.10
278 26 11
900
2,184
4,046
34
4
a
Ocean
MO 34
Prince Consort
4,046 060 34
The American Iron-clad Fleet.
Research
1,263
4
273 26.11 4,046 060 34
Ntw Ironsides—24o feet, 3,260 tons, 18 guvs, 11-inch awl Royal Alfred
Royal Oak
278 26. io! 4.068 960 34
200-poundrifles; speed 8 knots; in service at Charleston.
Royal
240 22.11 3,9*3 760
6
Roanoke—razeed frigate, 286 feet, 4,600 tons, 3 monitor turrets; ZealousLovereign
..! ...!
3,718 ...I 18
16-inch guns; speed 8 or 9 knots; in service at
armament
fortress Monroe.
There are also the following eight floating batiifUena, in service on JamesHirer.
Atlanta, a prise captured from rebels, 6-iuch plates, speed 10 teries: Mtna, Chasseur, Erebus, Glutton, Terknots; in service at Charleston.
ror, Thunder, Thunderbolt, and Trusty. This
Ten Monitors—2oo feet length, 844 tons, covered with 6-inch gives a total of 29 iron-clads, not all of them in
armor; one turret each of 11.inch platea; armament 2 guns, service yet. The British navy comprise* in all
11-inch and 16-inch; all in service but the last. Their
names are: Passaic, Montauk, Weehawken, Catskill, Pa- 848 vessels. But this includes old ships that
tapsco, Saugamon, Nahant, Lehigh, Nantucket, and Cawill never be put in commission as well as reveinanche (this last is the California iron-clad.)
nue gunboats of small sisc and of but small
Nine improved Monitors—each 1,034 tons; 1 turret; armament 2 guns, 13-inch rifles, to bear 76 lbs. powder at a account in war. Tho following is the number of
charge. Names i Catawba, Canonlcus,Manhattan, Mohovessels, England had in service on her various
pac, Manayunk, Ooeata, Baugue, Tippecanoe, and Tecuin- naval stations in February lost.
sch. All launched during the summer.
Skips. Guns.
Four Monitors -designed by the Navy Department, each 2'io
feet long; 1800 tons; armor 6-Inch iron on 4feet wood; armuChanntl fleet
6
187
20
meut, 2 turrets, 4 guns, 2 of them 16-inchand 2 200-pound
708
Mediteranean,
designed
very
powerful
are
and
swift
West
Indies,..
rifles. These
to be
North America and
31
643
33
vessels In the Navy, each vessel having 4 engines and 2
Kast Indies and China,
234
64
screws. Names i Monadnock, Tonawanda, Agamentlcus,
Distant Stations,
684
Miantonomah. Theabove were alllaunched in August.
160
2,264
Onondaga, 228 feet, launched in July; armament 2 turrets, 4
heavy guns; 2 screws; nearly ready for service.
In the event of war with any foreign nation,
Puritan—34o feet, 3,286 tons, draws 20 feet, armed with a ram, probably one-half of her entire navy of 848
all iron, plated with 10) inch plates, on 3 feetoak, 2 turn ts; vessels could be brought into active service, if
24 Inchesof iron; armament, 4 heavy funs; to be launclcd
in October. It is designed to be asplendid ocean irou-ci <d. required.—P. C. Adv.
Dictator—33o feet, 3,033 tons, speed 18 knots; armed with a
ram; one turret, with two guns; to be launched in October,
Charleston Seen at Richmond.—The
and ready for service by Jan. 1, 1864.
Examiner of the 24th Aug., after
Richmond
speed
6o9o
wooden
18
iron-clad;
knots;
Dunderberg—
ton.,
armament 10 guns; to be ready for service in tbe Spring.
Gilmore had thrown twelve shells
that
stating
Fifteen Monitors—of light draftand double bows, for service
part of the city," and
into
the
inhabited
on theSouthern coast and rivers; already launched and
nearly ready forservice.
remarking that such baseness should ocSix new Dictators—recently contracted for,and of about the casion no surprise, says : But what does
site and style of the Dictator, though each will differ from
the other in some respects.
startle is the distance from which the shells
Niagara—niteA frigate, 4,000 tons, now being iron-plated at are thrown. The battery is in a marsh five
the Cliarlestowu Navy Yard.
It has long been claimStevens' Battery, 6,000 tons; 420 feet long; 8,000 horse-power, miles from the city.
two screws, estimated speed 18 to 20 knots; nearlycompleted. ed by the inventors of the modern ordnance
*
1
"
"
"
that the new artillery was available for such
purposes at that distance. But this is the
first practical test of their pretensions on
record, and necessarily attracts much attention. Not a doubt now remains that the
spirit of Charleston is about to be tried in
the terrible ordeal of a bombardment, it is
well that the place is prepared. Governor
Bonham has lately issued a proclamation,
informing the citizens that the plan o( the
defense admitted that contingency, and recommending all non-combatants to withdraw.
After the confirmation thereof furnished by
Gilmore, there is little fear that his advice
British Iron-clads, January, 1863.
will not be attended to by families who have
j
The following is a list of England's armor- i not deep cellars and firm nerves. Charleston
plated navy, tho whole of which, it was recently will be shelled. But that will be a circumthe successful
stated by the Secretary of the Navy, will be | stance of minor importance in
and
of
its
fortifications
harbor. If
ready fur sea by April, next year. The four ! defense
them
and
foil
the
can
enemy,
we
retain
that
then
commisin
marked with a star (*) were
aiuri.
The Prince Albert and the Royal Sove- j glorious victory will amply compensate lor
reign are to be provided with cupolas or turrets all the injury which bombs can do to empty
Making in all 54 iron-clad vessels, 43 of which
are afloat, and the remaining 11 are on the
stocks and in process of construction.
This list does not include the fleet of iron-clads
on the Western rivers, which numbersabout 25.
These, being designed only for river service,
could never be used on the sea coast, nor be of
much account in any foreign war, and for this
reason should not be reckoned as a part of the
navy of the government. The total number of
vessels registered in the United States navy and
in actual service in October, 1862, was 427 ; the
number in October, 1863, probably exceeds 500.
,
un
Captain Coles's plan.
Iron-clad
houses.
Vasaels-Partly Iron-clad.
fff |i| f|[f "
C
N unit).
Black Prlnee*
Warrior*
D.f«i>ee»
R**lstaac«*
Achilles
9
I tf I *\m£
ft. In.j :
Tons.
330186. 11 6.100, 800
230
0 0,109; SOOj
H 3,7-10 4*0
800 s*. Ill S.710 460
SIOM. 3 o,079l 100
«,0M S60
SS014. S 4,0*3 460|
»6.
t
«,t21 160
400
400llb S 8,6-11 8W
':40,20. 0,
4,0*j' 450
MX
».
mm.
Aglncourt
Hector
Minotaur
!
Northumberland
Prioi-s Alb>rt
Vaua.it
'
•»». «
•'
.
North
and
South.—Says Fanny Kemble
in her "Residence on a Georgia Plantation:"
The Northern farmer thinks it no shame
The Southern planter does; and
40 1.260 there begins and ends the difference in their
40 1,260
10, 000 condition. Industry, man's crown of honor
lOl 000 elsewhere, is in the
South his badge of utter
30 1,260
60 1,360 degradation; and so comes all by which they
3'1 800
60 1.36U are surrounded—pride, profligacy, idleness,
60 1...JO | cruelty, cowardice, ignorance, squalor, dirt
6' 60U
it
«00 and ineffable abatement.
to work.
�THE FRIEND, NOVEMBER, 1863.
84
THE FRIEND.
Rebel Raid into Kansas.
NOVEMBER 2, 1863.
The atrocities of thf; Southern chivalry in
Kansas
are upon a par with the butcheries
Editor's Table.
Sepoys in India. The guerilla
under
the
T« Slave Power—lts Character, Career, and Quantrel is another Nana Sahib. A brothprobable designs ; being am attempt to explain the real issues involved in the American er-in-law residing about five miles from LawContest. By J. E. Garnet, M. A., Professor rence, seeing the flames of that city, fled
in Queen's College, Qalway, and late Professor
in toe University of Dublin. New York, 18G2. with his family, and very soon the raiders
fired his house. His wife thus writes:
It is refreshing to meet with an English
* * * " Last Friday morn before sun(or rather an Irish) writer who appears to
rise, a messenger came crying through the
grasp in some of its due proportions the real street, ' Quantrel is in town.' We got up,
nature of that momentous struggle now pro- looked in the direction of Lawrence, and
gressing in America. From his professor's saw the flames of two or three buildings,
the number increased until the whole
chair, he looks forth with the calmness of a and
business part ol the city was consumed.
philosopher upon the surging and agitated There had been a number of false alarms,
elements. We should imagine that British and the people had become accustomed to
sympathizers with the rebels of the South them, thinking it was only the cry of wolf,
would hang their heads and cover their but at last the wolf came and found them
faces as they read the writings of such men asleep. There were undoubtedly traitors
among us who kept the enemy informed of
as Cairnes and Mill. The time will come our condition.
traveled all
* * early
* They
when such writers will be heard, although night and came-in
in the morning,
vast multitudes of the English people have finding nearly all in bed. They seized the
been led astray by the Times, and other arms, fired the principal buildings, after
plundering them of all money and valuables,
English papers. Already those papers are shooting
every man they met. * * * Large
" tacking ship," and their American corres- numbers were killed, some of them
the most
pondents writing in a very different style influential men of the town. Among others,
from what they wrote two years ago. We the Mayor, County Clerk, and one minister.
Many bodies are in the ruins that
are looking for a brighter day, and those * *
cannot be recognised if taken out. It seems
writers who have so thoroughly abused the
very sad to us, for some of them were perNorth in its efforts to maintain the Union sonal friends, many partial acquaintances.
and destroy slavery, will hereafter cease to * * * Many who woke in the morning
write, or change their style. We earnestly r.ch, in one short hour had only the clothing
recommend Cairnes' work to our readers. on their backs left to them. They had no
to save anything, had they been allowThe question is frequently asked how it is time
ed. We saw the destruction at a distance
possible for Englishmen to sympathize with and congratulated ourselves that we were
tbe South, and subscribe their thousands not there, thinking they would return the
to erect a monument to Stonewall Jackson, way they came, leaving us unharmed, but
who devoted his life and talents to the over- after doing all they could in L. they started
in the direction of our heme, firing every
throw of the American Union ? Perhaps an building
of value on the way. We then
anecdote of Franklin will best answer this thought it best to take what we could from
question. When once discussing an impor- the house, but the time was short, for they
tant principle with some English Diplomats, hurried on to get out of the way before they
wherin self-intorest was involved, Franklin were pursued. * * * It will be very
difficult to get provisions in town, even if we
remarked to those seated at the table with had plenty of money to pay for them. There
him, "Do you see that spot ?" " Yes," was is only one grocery store, and not one dry
the reply. He then placed over it an Eng- goods store, left in Lawrence. You will ask
lish shilling, and asked, "Do you see it where we we were when our house was
now ?" According to our opinion, Professor burnt. We were concealed in the cane
Cairnes has risen above the principle of self- field, and did not have the pleasure (?) of
interest, and discusses the slavery question seeing the ruffians. Some women staid in
with clearness and dignity truly wonderful. their houses, and I don't know that any
were killed, but we feared abuse as they
very drunk. They rode around the
William Ellis.—A good part of were
cane field in search of Mr. Dickson, as he is
issue of our paper was originally writknown as a public man. But we do love our
by this distinguished missionary and Kansas home,
and if we can stay till the war is
philanthropist. He is now in Madagascar. over, we shall be as well off here as anywhere.
His age must be good seventy-five years. We do feel sadly about our church, for we
He came to the South Seas," as a mission- have enjoyed it very much, and our congre"
ary of the London Missionary Society, gation and Sabbath School were increasing
very fast, and we were looking forward to
shout 1817 or '18. In 1823, he joined the the
time when we should have our house
American mission at the Sandwich Islands. finished and filled, as well as paid for. But
His narrative of a Tour around Hawaii,"
when we feel like complaining we think of
"
published in the fourth volume ofhis Poly- the poor bereaved ones in Lawrence, and it
"
nesian Researches," is a most valuable book.
checks the rising sigh."
*
ftv.
American National Thanks giving.
We are glad to give the following telrgraphio
announcement from Washington:
WasmsCTos, Oct. 3 —The President has issued a proclama-
tion, Inviting his fellowcltliens In every part of the United
States, and also thosewho are at sea. and those sojourning la
foreign lands, to ac: apart and observe the last Thursdsj of
November as aday of thanksgiving and prayer.
We doubt i.ot all Americans residing upon the
Sandwich Islands, will most cordially respond in
this invitation of President Lincoln. The day will
correspond with that when the Governors of the
separate States have in former jears invited their
fellow citizens to observe a day of Thanksgiving.
The appoiutmrnta of the separate States will undoubtedly make their appointments to correspond with
this of our respected aud beloved President. Never
bad the loyal cititeus of that great Republic more
occasion for thanksgiving than upon the present
occasion.
The "Sacramento Union."—This is
decidedly a good paper. There is none
published this side of the Rocky mountains,
conducted with more ability. If any of our
island readers desire to subscribe for a good
news paper, we can most confidently recommend the Sacramento Weekly Union.
We would gratefully acknowledge
books and papers, for gratuitous distribution
among seamen, from Mrs. Dr. J. M. Smith,
Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Thrum, Mrs. Henry A.
P. Carter, and Mr. W. N. Ladd. These
favors were very acceptable and similar will
still be appreciated. Illustrated papers are
particularly prized by seamen about to leave
port for their long cruises.
We hope many of our sea-faring
readers will improve the opportunity to subscribe for the Friend, and send it to their
friends. $2 50 per annum, including postage, 48 cents, which must be prepaid. Subscribers in the United States can make remittances for the amount of their subscriptions in postage stamps.
Slave Prospects.—The value of human
chattels, in the money market of the South,
is getting very low. Some slave owners in
Virginia have actually dismissed their slaves,
and sent them off to the District of Columbia,
to get rid of their support. They are now
rapidly enlisting to recruit the Federal
Army.
The "Pacific."—This is an excellent
weekly religious paper, published in San
Francisco. This paper and the Sacramento
Union contain pretty much all the secular
and religious intelligence worthy of publication in this part of the world.
New Books.—Those fond of reading will
find a rare and excellent supply of books at
Whitney's bookstore. See advertisement.
He has a large collection of juvenile books,
which will answer well for Christmas und
New Year's present*.
�THE FRIEND, NOVEMBER, 1863.
Very Latest American News.
Expected Battle at Chattanooga.
Federal and rebel forces are now rapidly
concentrating at this point. Its importance
to the Sonth may be estimated from the following paragraph from a Richmond paper:
Fortress Monroe, Sept. 25.
The Richmond Whig of the 22nd claims a
victory in Northern Georgia for Bragg, but
85
Loss of the "Henry Crappo," in 1857.
The loss of this vessel has long since been
By the arrival of the Herald of the Mornreported in the newspapers, and the owners
ing, on the 31st ult., 13 days from San
Francisco, news has been received from the
have doubtless received their insurance
seat of war. All was quiet at Chattanooga,
money. The voyage may be considered as
holding
was
settled. There were some facts connected
and General Rosecrans
firmly
with the loss of this vessel which seem, howthat most important point. Should he be
at the sight
i
able to hold that, (as he undoubtedly will,) adds "We suppressbeexultation
ever,
stranger than any tales of fiction. If
done, and the possiof what remains to
it will essentially cripple the rebels in the bility of losing all that has been gained by ever the remark was true that " facts are
very centre of the Confederacy. According the fight. To complete the work, situated stranger than fiction," it was in the loss of
to their own statements, as may be learned as Rosecrans is, a victory that does not dis- the Crappo.
a
from another column in our issue, the loss perse and capture his whole army, is lost
Our attention was called to this subject by
he
is
to hold
permitted
If
opportunity.
of Chattanooga would be irreparable to Chattanooga, then our victory will be with- Captain Dundas, of the Fusi Yama, which
them. If unable to regain East Tennessee, gut profit, and we have only to mourn that so recently touched at this port. It was on
they will be compelled ere long, to evacuate many brave men have died in vain. Rose- board the steamer England, commanded by
crans must not only be beaten in battle, but Captain Dundas, that the only survivors of
Eastern Virginia.
be destroyed or driven from East Tenthe Crappo were providentially received, two
At the latest dates there was fighting be- must
nessee. Otherwise the battle had as well
tween the armies of Lee and Meade, on the not been fought.
If this stronghold be not days after the vessel capsized. In the work
old Bull Run battle-ground, but the issue, so wrenched from him now, it will hardly be of the Rev. W. Ellis, entitled « Three visits
far as learned, was in favor of the Federal hereafter. If he holds it, he holds the point to Madagascar," we find a most interestArmy. It appears to be the plan of Lee to from which he may at any moment strike at ing narrative of the loss of the Crappo, and
vitals of the Confederacy. He
outflank Meade, arid if possible to menace the very
the rescue of the master, Captain Baker, of
holds a region pestilent with disaffection, and
Dartmouth,
Mass. Before copying that acWashington.
to
army
the
a
Yankee
needs only
presence of
Charleston,
a
few
shells
had
been
we
would
remark that Captain DunAt
ripen into full-blown treason. He holds the count,
thrown by Gilmore into the city. The country that must supply wheat for our das informs us that, subsequently to the
nitre for our powder mills, and coal landing of Captain Baker and his sailor, at
Rebels had succeeded in fitting out a raft army,
and iron for many of our manufacturing eswith a torpedo attached, which, in the night, tablishments. The possession of that coun- Cape Town, South Africa, he received,
reached the New Ironsides, and inflicted try is of indispensable necessity to us. It is through the British Admiralty,an "acknowsome injury.
a prize for which, contending until it has ledgement" from the American Government,
But what is more cheering than all, is been won, we can but rejoice with fear and at Washington. He also informed as that
the favorable turn to the elections in Ohio. trembling over what has been done. Should the raft upon which Captain Baker was
The vote in favor of the Union was over- he win, it will be the best achievement of saved is now preserved in what is called the
whelming. Upon the whole, then, we can the war."
old Crystal Palace, at Sydenham, England.
truly say, that we have not read the newsCan the President recall his Proclama- He had also many things to say respecting
with
more
satisfaction
for
two
years.
papers
of Freedom ?—Since this question—
the Oahu native, fully
The progress of the North is onward, per- tion
which
ought never to have been made a ques- Captain Baker and
sistent and unflinching. There are no
been lately started and confirming the following paragraphs from
serious fears respecting foreign intervention. tion at all—has
we give the views of Secre- Mr. Ellis' book :
Under these circumstances, the Iriends of widely discussed,
on
Blair
the
subject:
the Union may well be hopeful and buoyant. tary
At length the steamer England arrived
The proclamation to the slaves to weakea at "Port
Louis, Mauritius; and on board this
The time we hope will soon come, when the
"
enemy commits the nation irrevocably fine vessel, commanded by Captain Dundas.
slaves shall be freed, the Union re-estab- the make
good the pledge by the utmost 1 embarked for England on the 13th of
lished, and a Yankee schoolmaster will find to
of its power. It not only creates
exhibitions
1867.
it safe to "te>ch the young idea how to
whose action January,
shoot," from the Potomac to the RioCrande, an obligation to the bondsmen
was the season of cyclones, or hurriIt
is
an
" and these atmospheric disturbaaces
to control, but
implied canes,
and from Charleston to the backwoods of it is meant
pledge of honor to the foreign powers whose are as frequent and as violent in the neighKansas !! !
conduct it is designed to influence. That borhood of Mauritius as in any other part of
Whaler Wrecked.—The ship Electra, measure which as Commander-in-Chiefgp%
world. A few days after we had left the
rightfully adopted under the Con- the
we experienced as severe a gale and
island
Capiain Sisson, of New London, 11 months President
with national
out from home, was lost in the Ounimak stitution and in accordance
a sea as I remember ever to have
as
high
of the whole
either off Cape Horn or the Cape
Straits, Fox Islands, on the 10th of July, law, to obtain the co-operation
witnessed
which involves both life of
race
of
and
people,
We could only show canHope.
on
her
the
She
while
Arctic.
had on
Good
way to
when proclaimed,
to keep the ship steady, and yet
board at the time 120 bbls. whale and 60 and freedom in its results
vas
enough
by either the civil or were driven along at a fearful rate, while the
bbls. sperm oil, all of which was lost. There was beyond revocation
of
the
nation. The people sea broke in cascades first over one side of
military
authority
was a dense fog and a hard gale at the time,
once
slaves
the
Rebel
States can never the bulwarks and then the other; and, rolling
in
and Capt. S. supposed he was fifteen miles
be recognized as such by the United like a torrent fore and aft as the ship rose or
again
leeward
the
10
to the
of
land. About o'clock
legislative sunk with the waves, swept away everyland was seen, and in wearing ship the ves- States. Nojudicialdecision.no
action, state or national, can be admitted'to thing that was not secured by fastenings.
sel struck. Both pumps were kept at work
a people who are associated with Our captain regarded it as the tail of a hurall night, and in the morning the bark Nile re-enslave
own destinies in this war of defense to ricane, more especially as the wind changed
our
hove in sight, when the crew deserted the save the Government, and whose manumissinking ship. At the time of leaving the sion was deemed essential to the restoration rapidly to opposite quarters. After the second day, however, the weather became modvessel, the water was up to her lower deck
and preservation of the Union, and to its erate, and we pursued our voyage without
and gaining rnpidly. The crew and officers
peace."
inconvenience.
saved only their clothing. Capt. Sisson permanent
desires us Jo express his thanks and those of Donations .—Capt. Coleman, ship Asa El" Two days afterward, viz., on the 21st of
January, while sitting in the captain's statehis officers and men to Capt. Fish and his dridge, for the Friend, S5.
Chisholm, for the Friend, $5.
room, waiting for him to mark our position
ship's company lor ili'ir kind attentions
B.'ih.-l,
for
on the chart, I took from his shelves a book
A.
Ada.
Weston
%\
P. C. Com.
Mr.
— LCapt.
�86
THE FRIEND, NOVEMBER, 1863.
in which 1 soon became interested. When
we had looked at the chart I remarked that
I had met with an old friend whom 1 did not
expect to find on board the England, and
held up ' The Loss of the Winterton, East
Indiaman,' by the late Mr. Buchan, of Kelloe, observing that I knew the author, from
whom I had many years ago received a copy
ofhis book.
Dundas replied that Mr. Buchan
" Captain
was
related to his mother, and that the Captain of tbe Winterton was his grandfather. I
then recollected that Dundas was the name
of tbe captain who had perished in the
wreck. After remarking that we were not
far from the place where the wreck occurred,
Captain Dundas went on deck. In a few
moments I heard the cry' A wreck ! a wreck!'
and, hastening to the poop, saw on the larboard bow a small flag or signal of blue cloth,
distinct among the tops of the waves, and
and about two miles off. In a few minutes
more I discerned a sort of raft, with two figures, a white man and a man of color, sitting upon it, up to the waist in the sea.
" The flag of England had been hoisted-i--symbol ofhelp and deliverance—to signal to
the castaways that they were seen, and the
ship's course was altered. Meanwhile, one
of the boats was lowered, and, manned by
five stout, willing hands, was pushed off
toward the raft. While the oars rattled with
each stroke, and the light boat seemed to
spring over the waves, with our tall, stout
second officer, Mr. Peters, standing with the
steer-oar in the stem, every eye on board
was stretched toward the same point; the
sailors leaning over from the forecastle and
forerigging; the officers and passengers
straining over the bulwarks of the poop;
ladies with their children, al! gazing with
the most intense interest as our boat approached the raft. No one moved; not a
word was uttered; even breathing seemed
difficult; but when the first man, and then
the second—stiff, benumbed and swollen
with the water—had been safely lifted into
the boat, the pent up feeling found utterance
in the almost simultaneous exclamation,
' They are saved!' which was heard from
item to stern along the side of our ship.
Some persons near me wept, others seemed
reads/ to faint under emotions of sympathy
and .joy.
" Our boat was soon alongside, and, swollen, bruised and bleeding, the men were
helped over the ship's side into the cabin.
Not wishing to add to the pressing crowd, I
remained on deck. A few moments afterward I heard the captain call, Mr. Ellis !
here js a Sandwich Islander. ' Come and
speak to him." I went into the cabin, where
the two men were sitting on the deck. The
white man was the captain of a ship which
had been upset in the violent gale two days
before, when every one on board, twenty-two in number, except the two just rescued, had perished. The islander, a young
rastn, was one of the crew; and, having
made no answer to the questions addressed
to him by our humane captain, I had been
called down.
"The man was sitting on the deck, his
head bent down, and his long, black, and
dripping hair hanging over his eves and
down hi* fact. Looking at him," I said,
' Aroha, ehoaino, aroha :' Salutation, dear
friend—affection. The man lifted up his
head, swept with bis hand his long, black
hair to one side of his forehead, and, looking
earnestly at me like one to whom conciousness was but just returning, and startled by
the sound of his native language, returned
my salutation. In answer to a few inquiries
he told me he was a native of Oahu, the Island on which I had at one timeresided.
He said he was up aloft furling sail, when
the ship suddenly went over, and all, in an
instant, were plunged into the deep; that
there were other islanders on board, but they
soon sunk. The doctor of our ship then
gave the men a little suitable refreshment,
and they were wrapped in flannels and put
to bed. Captain Dundas took the raft, a
very fragile affair, and brought it to England,
intending to deposit it in the Crystal Palace.
day I went down to the berth
" Thethenext
where
Sandwich Islander was lying, and
found him very much revived. After conversing with him about the wreck and the
loss of all his shipmates, 1 said, ' God has
very mercifully preserved you. You must
remember his goodness, and pray to him.'
He said, ' I did pray to him in the night,
when I was in the sea. I did pray to God
in the morning, when I saw the captain ; 1
prayed that we might be saved. And God
sent away death, and sent your ship, and we
are here.' I said, 'I am glad you prayed to
God. You must be thankful to God, and
serve him, and love him. You must try to
praise God in your future life.'
repeated the first two lines of a
" I then
which I had written, among the first
hymn
ever composed in the language of the Sandwich Islands, when I was a missionary in
that country. The lines are these :—[We
publish the hymn in full.]
Ke Akua maikai.
1 HE Akua bemolele,
Ke Akua no kakou ,
Maikai wale, hewa ole,
Pono loa, ola mau.
2 Nani wale ko lehova,
Luli ole ka maikai,
Ahonui wale kela,
I ka hana pono mai.
•
3 Oia no ka Haku mana,
0 na mea ilalo nei;
Nana kakou nei i hana,
9
Aole na ka lima c.
4 Pono hoi c pule aku,
1 ke ola no ke ao;
/ola kanaka ia iala,
I ola nui no kakou.
A God of perfection or goodness is our God.'
The man's countenance brightened as I repeated these lines, and as soon as I had
ceased he took up the strain where I had
left off, repeating the two concluding lines
antjf the remaining verses with evident satis1
ham, Mr. Thurston and others.'
He seemed
surprised and pleased; said he knew the
missionaries who were now at the Islands ;
that his brother was a native teacher in the
Sandwich Islands, and his sister a Christian.
been my privilege to labor in har" It hadco-operation
with the able and demonious
voted American missionaries first sent to the
Sandwich Islands. Having a knowledge of
the language at Tahiti, which varies but
slightly from that of Hawaii, I had assisted
in forming the Hawaiian alphabet, and fixing
the orthography of the native language, as
well as in other departments of missionary
labor.
More than thirty years had passed away
since I had left those islands, and it was an
unexpected satisfaction to my own mind to
find that the Christian sentiments embodied
in a simple hymn, which had been prepared
chiefly with a view to implanting seeds of
truth in the minds of the young, had afforded consolation and support to the mind of a
native of those islands in the lonely solitude
of a distant ocean, amid the perils of shipwreck, and the prospect of death ; and I mention this circumstance for the encouragement
of other laborers in the cause of humanity
and religion, that they may cast their bread
upon the waters and labor on, in the assurance that no sincere effort will be altogether
in vain, though its results should never be
known.
" The ship from which these two men were
saved was the Henry Crappo, from Dartmouth, Mass., a whaler, full, and homeward
bound. Many particulars of their peril were
afterward related to us by the captain. While
drifting on their raft they had been pursued
by two sharks. One attempted to seize them;
but by drawing up their legs from the water
as well as they were able, and chopping at
their assailant with a small hatchet found in
the fragment of the boat of which their raft
was constructed, they succeeded in driving
him away. They had been two days and
two nights in the sea, and the onlyrefreshment they had had was a small lime or lemon which the captain found in his pocket, and,
cutting it in half, divided with his companion, and a piece of pumpkin from their own
ship, which floated past on the following day.
" Soon after this incident we reached the
Cape of Good Hope, where our rescued mariners left us to proceed to America. Sailing
from this port we touched at St. Helena and
the Island of Ascension, and by the care of a
watchful and gracious Providence reached
England in safety on the 20th of March,
"
1857."
Peru.—From this Republic there is nothing of importance. Everything was going
on quietly. The Government has purchased
and sent back to the Polynesian Islands 318
of the Kanaka slaves lately imported into
Peru.
learn
that
Where
did
you
faction. I said, '
hymn ?' He replied, ' In the school of the
Some liberal priests, it is said, have
missionaries at Oahu.' That was the island
in which I had resided. I then said, 'I wrote resolved to brave the displeasure of their suthat hymn many years ago, when I lived in periors, and re-open the churches of Bogota
the Sandwich Islands.' He looked at me to public worship. In Panama the churches
with still greater astonishment, and said, and Cathedral are still closed—consequently
Who are you f I said,' I am Mika Eliki' nobody can be married, or die with any se•(the
native pronunciation ofmy name), 'and curity ot safe pilotage through the Straits of
I was a missionary at Oahu with Mr. Bing. Purgatory.
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MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF HONOLULU,IS.
ARRIVALS.
Oct.
7—H B M's steamer Tribune, 23 guns, Lord'Gllford com
Banding, 22 dys from Kalatea.
»—II B M's steamer Tartar, .20 guns, Cuptuin Hayes, 3d
days from Panama.
10—Am ship Daring, Henry, 18 days from San Francisco,
an route for Hungkong- Entered port.
10—Am ship Asa Kldridge, Colerain. 43 days frm Shanghai, en route for liowland's Island. Entered port
next day.
11—Am wli bark Nile. Pish, from Arctic, with 1200 wh,
14,000 one, season.
ll—Am wh bark Fanny, Bllven, frm Arctic, with 70 sp,
1600 wh, 26000 line, season; 700 up, 3000 wh. 66.-000 bn, voyage; 100 sp, 2100 Wh, 28000 lin.on bid.
12—Am wh bark Peuri, Hull, Iran Arctic, with too wh,
14,000 bne, season and on boanl.
12—Am wh bark Catherine, Phillips, from Arctic, with
1700 wh, 28,000 bnc, season and on bourd.
13—Old'gwh bark llragansa, Felliher, from Arctic, with
40 sp, 1500 wh. 22.000 bne, season und on board.
14—Kng iron steamer Pusi Yams, Dundas, 16 day. from
Alberni, en route for Shanghai. Kutered port.
18—Am wh ship George Uowland, Jones.It) mos oui, frm
Arctic, with 1300 wh, IftOOC line, season; 386 sp,
lK.io wh, 21,000 bne, voyage.
17—Am wh bark Barnstable, llrownson, 4: mos out, from
Arctic, with 230 wh, 3000 bnc, season; 70 sp, 1700
wh, 21000 tine, voyage.
18—Am wh bark Tamerlane, Gray, 14 mot out. from Arctic, with 1000 Wh, HiilOO bnc, season; 1100 wb, 17,-000 bne, voyage.
18—Amship Baduga, Hopes, 168 days from Boston, with
general mdse to C Brewer Co. Anchored sat
side. Entered port next day.
18—Am hark Covington, Jcnks, 36 mos out, from Antic,
with 800 wli, 10,000 hue, season. Lay off and
Kutered port next day.
20—Am wh ship Champion, Worth, 36 mos out, from Arctic, with 000 wh. 13,000 bne. season.
21—Am wh bark Lagoda, I'ierce, 38 mos out, from Arctic,
with 1800 wh, 20000 line, season; 300 sp, 2300 wli,
25,000 hue, voyage.
24—Am wh bark I'acilic, Rose, II aioa out, from Arctic,
with ISM wb, 22,000 hue, season; 80 sp, 1800 wh,
22,000 bnc, voyage. Anchored outside. Entered
*
on.
port next day.
26—Am bark Emily Banning, fellows, 23 days from
San Francisco, en route for Cliin;». Anchored
outside. Sailed next day.
28—Haw wh brig Kohole, Cogan, from Arctic, with
800 wh, 10,000 bn, season; 700 wli, 20500 bn, voy.
28—111 French M's corvette La Conleliere, 32 guns, 32
days from Callao.
27—Am bark Comet, Smith, 17 days from San Francisco
with mdse anil pass to Wilcox, Richards ft Co.
28—Russ brig Bhelehoff, Hansson. 46 days from Sitka,
With mdse to II llarkfcld ft Co.
30—Am wh bark Zoo, Simmons, 18 tnoa out, from Arctic,
with 360 wh, 8000 bne, and good trade.
30—Am brig Halite Jackson, Hempstead, 19 days frm San
Francisco with mdse to Aldrlch, Walker ft Co.
31—Am wh ship Corinthian, Lewis, 14 mos out frm Arctic, with 2000 wh, 30000 hue, season; 170 sp. 2100
wh, 30000 bne voyage.
31—Am wh ship Isaac Howland, Long, 48 bios out, from
Ochotsk, with 800 wh, 8000 bne, season.
31—Am wh ablp Henry Kneeland, Soule, 14 mos out, from
Arctic,with 360 wh, season.
31—Am wh ship Herald of tbe Morning, Williams, 13 dys
from San Francisco, en route for Baker's Island.
Kutered port Nov 2.
Arctic,
Nov. I—Am wb sh Adeline, Barbour, 37 mos out, fromseason;
via Lahaina, with 1000 wh, 16000 bne,
600 sp, 2360 wh, 26000 line, voyage.
I—Am wh bark Martha 2d, Dalley, 13 mos out, from
Arctic, with 1000 wh, 20000 bne, season 4/ voyage2-Kng ship King Lear, Cordis, from Puget Sound for
France, with lumber. Anchoredoutside.
DEPARTURE*.
Oct. 6—Am hark Yankee, Paty, for San Francisco.
10—11 B M's steamer Tartar, Hayes, for Japan.
Is—ll B M's steamer Tribune, Gilford, for Valparaiso.
14—Am ship Daring, Henry, for Hongkong.
20—Kng Iron steamer Fusi Yama, Dundas, for Shangbae.
24—Am ship Asa Kldridge, Coleman, for Howland's
Island.
MEMORANDA.
.1
CT lark Fanny, Bltven, reports—Entered the Arctic Ocean
July 1, and experienced fogs and light winds most of the time
at wan than. Took my third whale, July 1, Lat. 88 °, 30, N.
,
Loaf. ISJ »,W.. and last whale August 24th, Lat. 71°, UN.,
Long 170 s 10, w. iln all took 18 whalea. Saw moat whales
August 2), L»t. 70°, 40, N., Long, about 171°, W. Having
SIM all iht casks on board, left for Honolulu August 24—16
days to hat Cape, with light Southerly winds and thick fogs
Spoke tht following vessels:
da
3 whales.
4
igton
.... s
r
ha2nd
asatas
istable, all
well'.
ring vessels:
athtan
fall
Ilia
•a
r
ryEaanaae
6
6
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10 "
8
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6
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MUHMBIiK. 18 63.
ReWofphaoKohola.
lersthip
XT Brig Kokola. Cogan, re|«irts—First entered the Arctic
Found the
principally.
and
cruised
there
Ocean August 8,
weather generally bad, but whale, plentiful. Took the first
W.
174»,30,
bowhead August 11. Lat. 71°, 30, N., Long.
Saw moat whales In Lat. 71 °, 30. to 72 ". 30, I-oog. 174 °, 30,
September
whale
SO, about Augusa 18. Took our last
to 176
5, Lat. 71 *, 16,Long. 175. Lolt the Arctic on the 10thof Se(itember. Left at Plover Bay Septcmlajr 26: Ocean, 100 brls. oil;
Camilla, 1700 brls.; Zoe, 360 hrls; Victoria, 230 brls. Captain
lirumnaerlKMp was killed by natives March 30 During the
winterlost five seamen Willi scurvy, and three with disease of
tnc breast—all natives of the Hawaiian Islands.
The brig lea Honolulu on the 2d June, 1882. under command
of Capt. L. Brutnmerhoop, bound on a whaling and trailing expedition, and well provided with every necessity for wintering
North. On the 23d ot September shipped our catch, consisting
of about 100 brls and some trade, by brig Victoria, to Honolulu fr mi St. Lawrence Bay, which place we had selected for
our wintering station; we also sent down by the Victoria 9
Hawaiian seamen and one boat-steerer, who had only shipped
lor the summer season, leaving our crew to the number of 20 in
all, officers and men. From the Ist to the 16thNovember,
1882, saw plenty of whales but could not get near them, on account of heavy gales and purrsge ice, and on the '24thNovemlier, with a strong N.W. gale, the vessel froae in solid.
On November 1,1862, an Ksquiraoux. named Capatclnai, who
had stayed already three days o board with us, during a secre gale, became alarmed about bis bouse and family, and
■IsaavJ, to be put on shore, wluch at that time it was iniiMissible
for us to comply with without endangering the lives of a whole
boat'screw; we told him to wait another day, to which he
seemed to resign himself, but while we were at sapper, be
juiniwd overboard and tried to gain the shore by swimming,
but was carried down by tlie purrage ice. On the6th November, when the gnle was over, the Esquimaux came on bourd,
andlaid the blame of the man's drowning to the captain; and
not sufficiently speaking their language, we could only with
difficulty explain to them how it occurred. We were after
wards often warned by some of the Esquimaux that the friends
of thedrowned man intended to take the Captain's lile, or even
the vesaei,and we were much on our guard in the beginning|
after some time all seemed, however, to be forgotten, and we
traded with them on the most friendly terms. On the 30th of
March, 1883, the Captain was invited by the chief, who furnished the vessel with doer, to come to his place and select what
he wanted, as he hail often done. The captain, unsuspecting
of treachery,went, coming near the chief's house, he was shot
by an arrow, and afterwardskilled by spears; the captain bred
his revolver twice, but it seems ineffectually. The report drew
our attention to that side, and though this occurred at adistance
of five miles from the vessel, we could see by our glaas, the
whole country being covered with snow, that an affray was going on; the vessel at that time, however, being crowded with
Esquimaux, we could not send any help to the captain, as we
did not know whether an attack on the vessel was contemplate!
by them. We dispatched some friendly Esquimaux to the place,
who reported that they could not find the captain, but Moved
that h; had been killed; two days afterwards we recovered his
clothes, but could not learn what had become of his body, notwithstanding that we offered every reward to the Esquimaux to
recover the same. The three men, llatiau, Kakou and Wapus,
blood relations of the drowned man, who, as we learned.had
committed tbe murder, had struck down their huts immediately, and wandered off, and we could not lay hold of them. The
Esquimaux then assured us that now all was settled according
to their custom of man for man, and that they would not molest
any one of us, which promise they faithfully kept. The chief
sent us also the deer tbe captain had bought, and we received
considerable trade from them afterwards.
Though well provided with every necessity against scurvy,
diwe lost five Hawaiians by this scourge, and three by otherhail
seases; thewhole crow, Hawaiian as well aa foreigners,
winter,
the
vegetables
preserved
and
all
potatoes
fresh meats,
and none of the whit* crew died: the trouble with the Hawaiians, however, was that they would not take any exercise, and
though often compelled by force, by Captain and officers, to
and
leave theirberths, they would crouchdown again on deck,
by no ingenuity could even be prevailed upon vi stand up. We
and
hail
llicin
hired sleighs for them from the Esquimaux,
token about on shore, and to the village, where, if not watched,
they would lay down again. No care, as well in regard to food
as to treatment, was spared; but owing io tho lethargy and
unclcanliness of these men we were unable to save LhcinAfter the death of Capt. Brummcraoop, the first mate, B. Co.
gau, took charge ofthe veaacl.
tbe
Utr Ship (irenje Hawland, Jones. re|mrts—EnteredTook
Arctic July 17lh, and cruised there during the aeaaon.
"o°,
30,
40,
N.,
July
bowhead
Lo»r19th,Lat.
87°,
the first
116°, W.
VI., took the last Sept. loth. Lat. 89 30, N., Long.August2oth
Long.
°,
30,
W.,
174
Lat.
70
Saw most whales in
°
pasto 30th. Left the Arotio September 17th. Had a pleasant
sage Ui Honolulu, with the exception of a heavy gale from the
September
N.W., October 3d. Spoke the following vessels:
whale.
13- PaclSc, 17 whales; W. C. Nye, t whales; Ocean, 1"hales;
September 20—Europa, (Kdg.,) 1260 brls.; Euphrates, 7
1100
Dlckerson.
1100
Thos.
brls;
Fabius, 6 whales; Adeline,
whales;
brls. Heard from the following vessels: Corinthian, 11
Also,
Oct
Kneeland,
4
Brunswick, 800 brls; Henry
10,1*1.29°, Long. 166»,40, bark Cambridge, Brooks,lOdayt
from Honolulu for San Francisco.
Octo.
O- Bark Coniaofon. Jerks, reports-Left Honolulu
I obtained 200
her 18,1862, for Boukaand New Ireland, whereweathw
most
of
very
bad
barrels or sperm oil. Experienced
we drifted as
the time while cruising, with strong currents-aud
March
1863
for
6,
Islands.
Left
far west aa tbe Admiralty
April 261h,
Hako.la.il,arrived off Kast end of Matsma Straitsship
twenty
where we had head winds, which detained the
days. LeftHakodadl May 22, tor the Arctic Ocean. Arrived
In the
July
first
whale
12,
In Bherlng Straits June 28-took 13. Took my laat whale
straits. Entered the Arotio July
took
Long.
all
told
N-,
170a,
W.,
71 60,
9 whales. Left the Arctic September 12 on account of ship
spoke
162
30
W.,
12, Lat. 27 », N., Long.
leaMng
ship Orion, of Boston, from Paget Sound, for China, with
lumber.
ET Steamer FVs. Yama, Dundas, sailed from Albernl
September 28—experienced pleasant weather throughout tbe
passage Ootober 10, spoke ship Kvsrsham, 20 days frost Victoria for Sheafhas.
°
,
,
,
SeptemberSh?L»t. =,
October
=.
=,
fCT Bark Catherine, Phillips, reports-Entered theArctic
Ocean July 18th, and cruised there during the season. Tlir
weather was generallygood. Found wtialea plentiful. Ami saw
the largest number in Lat. 70°, X., Long. 176*4,W., from
August 10th to leth. Took our first bowhead July 10th, Lai.
68 °, 10, N., Long. 170°, W. In all, took 19 bowhead*. Left
the Arctic Sept. Sch; experienced pleasant weather on the pupsage down, with Southerly winds for nine days. September 7,
spoke brig Huaan Abigail, Redfield, cruising, with nothing.
07 Ship California, Cleveland, at Lahaina, with 300 brls
whaleoil, *J6OO ibts. bone, season, from the Ochotsk Sea, reports
rtn following vessels: August 16—Hercules, 400 brls.; Milton,
600 brls; Comet, 250 brls. Sept. I—Europa, N. I)., 160 brls.
Sept. 10—Massachusetts, 300 brls.; Isaac Howland, 700 brls.;
Ilillman, 000 brls.; Gov. Troup, 400 brls.; Bart. Gosnold, 230
brls.; -Mt VYallaston, clean( Cicero, 800 brls,-, Hobert Towus,
English,) 600 brls.) Oen. Williams, 260 brls. Sept. 12—Jireh
Swift, 300 brls, Oregon and schooner, 300 brls.; ifloreuee, 400
barrels.
XT Baric Pearl, Hull, reports—First entered the Arctic July
17tb, and crulfwd there and in the AnadirSea. Atthecouimencement of the season experienced good weather, at the close
it was bad most of the time. Whales were not plentiful; saw
roost in Liit. 70°, N., duriug the latter part of August. July
14, in Plover tiny, had a boat capsited by a blind breaker, and
one man drowned—anative of the Western I ■ lands. I'll the
Arctic September 11, and Itad a pleasant passage to port.
Naval—H. I. M. corvette La Cordieliire arrived
on the 26th mm., 82 days from C&IIao. She brings
M. Desuoyers, the new Fronch Corom.Miiuner and
Consul. The following is a list of her officers
Commander—Marllneau dcs Chetmez,Cupitainedc* vaisseauLieutenants dc vaistr,m—Koeuig, Fabiani, Gatier, Titiot.
Qfficier ci"Administration—Le CallochChirurgitn dc Mere clasae—Delaaallcdo.
Heme cfatse Jardin.
Aspirant dc Mere clause -bjumcau dc Koergantdce.
do.
'Zde rlattse—Courmes, Martiny, Gort.
Votantairts—Keevel, Uoutard, Frette Damicourt.
:
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PASSENGERS.
For Ham Francisco—per Yankee,l>ctoher 6—l> Hums, wife,
child, and S'tvhiil, T Stephen-ion, wife and child, Mrs Harris
and 6 children, Mm Capt I'aty, Andrew potter—ls.
From San Francisco—per l>aring, October 10—R, Andrews
J Palacios, 0 Miller—3.
From Shanuhak—|ht Asa Kldridge, OctobcrlO—S C Ilitlman
C Robinson, A II Acker-man, J X Smith, f 11 Wheeler, Captain
Oakm.in, 3 Burltinlomew (colored)—
For Shani.hae—per Fusi Yams, Oct. £0—Limkum
For Howland's Islands—i>er Asa Kid ridge, October 24—W
Chisholm. 0 Hnintnn.
From San Francisco—per Comet, OotohfT 27—C A Williams A W Bush. II It Bond, C Derby, O W Leland, Dr W
Hilli-i.mnd, Dr It W W.kkl, Mrs C A Hooper, Miss A W Hooper, Hlm BsdMeck, Miss Martha Coukc, Joseph Cooke, Mrs X
Abbott, Cap' Win Slutt, Capt S II Whitesidesand wife, Mrs J
Wright and -1 children, Mn Hind and two children, Mrs Morehead and two children, Dr J Teuuent, G S Howlaud, X> M'Corrison, D M'Carrison, C Thompson, L Wilson—33.
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MARRIED.
Li-ovo—Walsh—ln Honolulu, October 2r), by Rev. Mr. Her-
mann, K.
this city•
B. Lloyd, Ksq., of Hawaii,
to Miss risk.- Walsh, of
S«v««asci—Class—ln this city, October29. at the resilience
ol the bride's father, by Itev. K. Corwin, 1., severance In Lucinita M-, youngest daughter of Key. K. W. Clara, of Honolulu.
Tavlor—Crocsstt—In Honolulu, Sabbath Kvening, Oct. 25,
hy Key.» C. Damon, David Taylor, Ist officer of ship Harvest,
to Hebvcca Crockett, of Maui.
DIED.
Mathsws—Sept. 13, at West Midilleton, Washington Co. Pa..
Samuel Mathews, Ksq., aged 74, father of Mrs. C. 11. Lewers, of
this city
Lawsas—August .'', Drowned at Shanghue, Samuel Lewers,
aged 33 years, brother of C. H. Lewers, Ksq., of this city.
Information Wanted !
Respecting, Arnold R. Auttin, of Providence, K. 1., who
eft the ihip Hodman, atiout 1852, at Honolulu. Perhaps dipt.
Bl»rnctT may recall this man, If ao, pleaae communloale with
-Mm. C. B. Austinof Providence or editor of the Friend.
Respecting Octaviua Myth, who, on the 23d of January,
1847, at Tahiti, shipped on board the French whaleship
" Ferdinand" and was discharged at Honolulu, the 18th of
December, of same year. His family have not sii.ee heard
from him. His father, D. 0. Blyth, resides in Cotchinwr,
Kssex, England. Any information will be gladly received by
the editor, or It. C. Wyllle, Esq
Respecting JamriReit/y, formerly mate of briar "Josephine."
Any Information will be gladlyreceived by the Chaplain, or by
his brother, Daniel Rellly, care Matthew McPorlan, 007 Water
Street, Mew York.
Respecting Alonto John Appltton,ot Klttery, Maine, wl.o
has been reported at Honolulu, on board whaleship Phoenix."
Any information will gladly be received by the Editor, or Mr.
Kdwin S. Appleton, Klttery, Navy Yard Village, Maine, U. 8.
Respecting Henry Ayihford. Kay person having knowledge
of this individual, (a unliveof London, England,) who arrived
at New London July 30, 1*46, in the ship " Charka Carroll,"
from Desolation Island, will be remunerated by communicating
the information to Henry P. Haven, New London, Conn., or to
the ICdltor of the Frleud.
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FTHE RIEND
HONOLULU. OCTOhKK 2. ISf3.
Vol. 12, Mo. ID.}
CONTENTS
For OrlulM-r, 1 Hli.l.
Mr. llolstcin'. lecture
C.pl.ln Palne, U. 8. S
Prayer Rook
A New England Shipmaster u
Death af Admiral Foot.
Snrrendcr of Port Hudson
The Pen of Heaven
Visit to Virginia City
Arrival of the Morning Star
Visit to Vlckshurg
Important Decision
Sunday In France
Monody on Ailminil K<»te
Ship Nrw■, Ai-
LTahtePaS.UACinep.tNavy.
Paux
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THE Fill END.
OCTOIIKR •», 1853.
Mr. Holstein's Lecture.
This lecture, delivered by Mr. H. A. P.
Carter, and written by Mr. Holstein, was really a most creditable performance, evincing
much research and literary taste. His subject—the Past, Present and Future of Honolulu. We sincerely regret that our limited
space will not allow its publication in the
brxend. In an historical point of view, it
richly merits publication, and the Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society could not better
appropriate some of their surplus funds than
to secure its publication. The following are
a few only of the important historical dates
leferred to in the lecture :
1768—Transitof Venus, observed by Cook and Ureeo
1778—Jsnuary 18—Oahu discovered.
1700—firatAmerican .hip (C/eanor, Captain Metoalf) vis-
Islands.
1703—Visitof Vancouver. Introductionof first cattl*, sheep,
It, th*
etc
1702—Daedalus, store-ship, vl.lt. Waimea, Oahu; masaacre.
1704—December—Flrat discovery of Honolulu harbor. En.
tared by Jackaltand Peine* l.eboo, American
1706—Daedalus visits Nlihaui maaaaora.
1796—January lat—Murder of captain..
1119—MayBth—Death of Kamehameha I.
1820—April ls'h— Missionaries enter Honolulu harbor.
16*80—firstwhaler (Mary, Capt. Allan) enter. Honolulu
ls'il First church built in Honolulu.
IH'ii—January 7lb—lfirat .hawt printed In Honolulu.
ISJ9—Governor Hokl's disastrous expedition.
1831—Oahu Charity School established.
IS3-J— Bethel built.
183V—first m wspeper printed In Hawaiian.
1836—firat Hawaiian Almanac.
1838—first weekly newspaper In English
1844—Bilk exported—l97 pound..
1846—first export of coffee—J4B pounds
I*49—first export of beef—l6B barrels
1881—first oil snd boo. traaahippad
1663—lintupon of fungu*.
1886—468 barrels at flour exported
—
Sony
unknown Iricnd hns sent us an
obituary of tliis esteemed and respected officer of the United States Nitvy. He died in
Providence July 27th. This obituary originally appeared in the Providence Journal.
We should be most happy to thank the person who forwarded this notice, for it has recalled a train of most interesting reminiscences of officers and seamen attached to the
Navy of the United States. Captain Paine
we distinctly remember ns having visited
Honolulu, as first Lieutenant of the U. S.
ship Constitution, in the fall of 1845. Capt.
Percival introduced Lt. Paine as Chaplain of
the frigate, and we remember to have heard
liim referred to by others on board as a most
excellent officer and Christian gentleman.
The Constitution was detailed for the special
service of conveying the Hon. Henry A.
Wise and family to Rio Janeiro, ns American Minister to the Brazilian Court. The
vessel thence sailed on an independent
cruise around the world.
Prayer Book.—The Church Journal says:
We
rejoice to sec that the translation of
"our American
Prayer Book into Spanish is
at length complete and published. The literary work of this Spanish version has been
done by the Rev. Angel dc Mora, and with
highly satisfactory results, his labors being
under the general supervision of the Rev. Or.
Hawks." A translation has also been made
into the Hawaiian language (English edition)
by His Majesty Kamehameha IV. The
volume contains about 400 pages. The more
good books the better. The people now
crave knowledge, and we hope those who
are competent will vie with each other in
furnishing the Hawaiian people with a pure
literature. Dr. Anderson urged this point
during his late visit. We have no idea that
it will ever be generally adopted by the Protestant portion of the Hawaiians, yet we sinaerely rejoice that the translation has been
made.
73
lottStrus, M. 20.
R. C. Wyllie, Esq., &c.-We would acknowledge the receipt ola copy of the Ayr
Advertiser, from this gentleman, now residing upon his plantation at Princeville,
Kauai. This paper contains a long and interesting letter from the Rev. William Ellis, now residing upon Madagascar, respecting the assassination of King Radama 11.
We regret our crowded and narrow columns
will not allow us to publish the letter. In
the note accompanying this paper, Mr.
Wyllie remarks, respecting his visit to Honolulu in 1823 or "4 :—" When I called at
Honolulu, in my yacht, I met the Rev. Mr.
Ellis and wife, and went with them into a
native school, where he made the pupils recite the Lord's Prayer in Hawaiian. Among
the scholars were grown up men and women,
some df them seemingly 30 or 40 years of
age. Little thought 1 then that my own
fate was to be cast among those neophytes
of Christianity!"
New Books.—We would call the attention of our readers to the large invoices of
new books which arc now being opened at
Book Store. There is a great
variety —historical, moral and religious. He
has also received a large supply of choice
stationery and account books. Our sailor
friends who have been so successful, could
not better invest some of their money when
paid off. Lay out your money for useful
and entertaining books to beguile the weary
hours of a long voyage,
Any persons desirous of furnishing
seamen with reading matter will please send
their package* of papers or books to th*
Chaplain's study. Files of " illustrated papers " will always prove very acceptable, including Harpers, etc., etc.
Now is the time when we hope our
foreign subscribers among seamen will renew
their subscriptions. The Friend, tent to ts»»
United Statea or England, for t2 60 perannuro! This includes the poat*ge(w«osaa*«,)
which must be pre-paid.
�I II I. UIIKMI. 11l illllUl. IftftS.
74
A New
England Ship-Master.
The Rev. Or. Todd, in hi* " Hints
Young Men," furnishes the following parti.'ulsrs respecting a ship-master, whoso attain
mcnts in the languages und literature were
exceedingly reniarkHble. He was born in
New England, but sailed out of New York, i
and had followed tho seafaring life from the i
age of ten years. He was acquainted not
only with the popular languages of modern
Europe—the French, German, Spanish,
Danish and Dutch—but also Latin, Greek
aud Hebrew. He once held a debute on
four different nvenings, in the city of Rotterdam, in the French and German languages
with a learned Jew, respecting the Divinity
of the New Testament, and of Jesus Christ
as the promised Messiah. He read the Old
Te lament in Hebrew and the New Tastes
incut in Greek. The Jewish professor conleased that the American ship-master had a
bctto" knowledge of the Jewish rites and the
laws ol Moses than any Jew in Rotterdam.
He was once asked what induced linn to
take up the study of the (.reek and Hebrew.
This wns his reply " When my mind was
seriously impressed with the import nice and
sublimity of the Christian religion, hut my
knowledge and delight in tin: science of astronomy made mo a skeptic us to its reality
and divinity, contrary to nil the internal evidence that forced itself upon my soul, in the
conviction of sin or joy of redemption. My
mind wns continually crowded with the
skeptical fancy—it is impossible that God
should take upon himself the likeness of human flesh to make an atonement for such a
contemptible pebble as this—the most inferior
of all the planets except the nvon —when He
is the Adorable Creator of innumerable
worlds, that excel in glory and magnitude
our sun. 1 doubted all Interpretations ami
external evidences of every kind. I was resolved to attempt the study of the Greek
language. I surmounted it* difficulties', to
my peace and satisfaction. Then I grappled
with the Hebrew, ns for life and death, until
I understood it sufficiently to remove all my
doubts and establish my mind in the fullest
confidence in the Divine mission of Him.
who emphatically claims the appellation of
Christ—the Son of God and Savior of the
world."
As our readers on ship-board peruse the
foregoing sketch of on' who once followed
iho sea, we hope they may lie encouraged to
follow his example, and improve nil their
sparo moments in study and reading. Some
years ago a highly respected ship-master,
visiting the port of Honolulu, informed us
that in early lift his education had been
much neglected, but he was resolved to make
amends and improve his mind. As he whs
about starting upon his voyages to the Pacific, he purchased the entire scries of Harper's
Family Library, numbering over one hundred volumes, and read them all through
during the voyage. '1 bus he became a man
of extensive general information, and a most
agreaebU companion in conversation. Few
thing* afford or mow delight in visiting a
to
:
1
ship's cabin, ami taking a peep into the
captain's stateroom, than to 6nd it will supplied with books, or on looking into a sailor's
cheat, to *N a goodly supply ol nailing
matter.
DeaFoote.
th Aodmifral
Grant; captured the ieW bmttenee at Fori
Donelsm
the 14th; took possession of
and occupied Ctarkesville; and forced the
rebels to evacuate their boasted stronghold
of Columbus. At the attack on Fort Henry,
he wns severely wounded in the ankle by a
fragment of a 04-pound shot, anil his ship,
the St. I/mis, was struck til times. .Though
crnnp Ned by his wound to move about on
crutches, he proceeded down the Mississippi
with his Beet, and commenced the siege of
Island No. Ten. After thereduction ol that
place, he obtained leave nf absence ami ie-
Tbe country has suffered no common lots
in the death of Hear Ailmirtl Foote, who
tlied at the Astor House, in this city, on
Friday evening last, lie was our of the
most noble and gallant of our naval com- turned to his home in New Haven, early in
manders, and lie was an earnest and devoted the inonih of May, lor the purpose oi reChristian.
cruiting Ins shattered health. He received
Rear Admiral Andrew Hull Foote was ii vote of thanks from Congress, und the
Lorn in New Haven, Conn., Sept Imt 12, commission of Hear Admiral, dating Irom
ISOti. He was the son ol the into Samuel July IS, lStiii. As soon as he was partialA. Foote, formerly Governor of Connecticut l\ able to engage in active service, he was
and a Senator in Congress. He entered the appointed chief of the Bureau of Equipment
navy as a midshipman at the nge of Mi. In and Recruiting, which office he lilled with
ls.'JO he received his commission as lieuten- characteristic fidelity and zeal, until his reant. In 1833 be was flan lieutenant of the cent orders to the command of the Soiiih
Mediterranean squadron under Commodore Atlantic Blockading Squadron, in place ol
Patterson, and in IK IN circumnavigated the Rear Admiral Dilpnnt. He was on his way
globe with Commodore Read, as first lieuten- IO take command of the squadron when he
ant of the ship John Adams. During this was taken ill in this city, wiih Bright*
vovnge tie was engaged in an attack on the disease of the kidneys. During his illness
pirates of Sumatra, and rendered important and shortly before his death be manifested
assistance to the missionaries ol the Ameri- his characteristic nobleness of chancier by
can Hoard at Honolulu, who had Suffered urgently requesting that Commodore Dupout
Irom the ill-treatment of the French naval should be assured that his appointment lo re"onimamler tin that atntion, From IH4I to lieve him was made entirely without bis so1343 he was on duty al the Naval Asylum liciiation, and that he was simply obeying
in Philadelphia, where he succeeded in In- orders in accepting it. He was sustained by
during many of the petitioner* to i;ive up a calm and peaceful hope of heaven, and iltheir spirit rations and lake the temperance lustrated in bis death the triumphs ofDivine
pledge. He was one of the lirst to introduce grace, obtaining in his last hour his greatest
the principle ot total abstinence from intoxi- victory.—N. Y. Observer.
cating drinks in the navy; and during a
cruise in tilt: flag ship Cunilicrliiild. as lir t
PSourentdH
f udson.
lieutenant to Captain Breese, he not only
Vicksburg bad fallen on the 4th of July.
persuaded the crew to abandon the use of
liquor, but personally engaged in their reli- The news soon reached the lleets before
gious instruction, delivering every Sunday I'ort Hudson, whereupon salutes were fired
an extemporaneous sermon, at which mure both on land nnd water; the bands of the
than :200 sailors habitually attended. In different regiments perforated in their best
1840 he was appointed lo the command ol style the different patriotic airs So well
tbe brig Perry, and ordered to join the known to the American people. The soldiers
squadron under Commodore Grettory on the anil sailors were almost v.governable wilh
Joy resounded everywhere
African coast. For the next two and a half enthusiasm.
camps. The rebels were
the
the
in
throughout
lie
wus
actively
employed
supyear.*,
and
anxious
as to the cause of
startled,
trade,
of
the
slave
and
in co-operapression
tion with the British squadron, in conformi- so much antl so enthusiastic cheering on our
ty with the Webster-Asliburton treaty, effec- side, but were destined to wnit in terrible
ted the capture ami condemnation ofseveral ■uspense as to the interpretation of what was
slaving vessels, completely driving the slave going on. At length, the rebels and our
trade from the coast. The resulis of this troops, being in proximity to each other,
cruise were presented to the public in an in- conversation was indulged in without danger
teresting volume entitled " Africa and the to either side. It was difficult for the rebels
American flag," published in New York In 10 believe tlint Vicksburg had surrendered.
1842. In 1856, during the hostilities be- Perhaps this difficulty wns strengthened by
tween the English and Chinese, while in the fact that the surrender of Port Hudson
command of the sloop-nf-war Portsmouth, depended in some measure upon that of
on the China station, he was fired upon by Vicksburg. But curiosity increased, und at
the Chinese from the Canton forts, which he length, towards evening on the 7th, recaptured by storm with a small force of sail- solved upon knowing the truth ofthe rumor
which had spread throughout their lines, an
ors and marines.
In September, 1861. he was appointed to officer raised himsell above the works, aud
succeed Commander Rodirers as fl g officer cnllcd out to one of the Union officers, uskof the flotilla fitting out against the rebels in ing, " What are you making all that noise
the Western waters. He devoted his perso- about ?" The nnswer wns, " Because we
nal attention to the compleii >n of this work have taken Vicksktirg." The officer was ns
for the next few month., und on February 6, doubting ns hud been his soldiers before him.
1862, attacked and took Fort Henry, with- He ins sted upon not believing the news, nnd
out the aid of the land forces under Gen. on being asked whnt testimony he would sccept
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THE FKIKND, OCTOBER, 186 3.
the subject so ns lo he convinced of its bull tliat il any man uttered a word until the
responded. " Nothing but a copy of engineer announced that all risk was over,
the dispatch,or some tru-tworthv nuthority." that man should be put to death. The
The Union officer then procured a copy of hushed attention of workmen and apectators
Gen. Grant's official dispatch, nnd pnssed it wns given to the uplifting of the obelisk. It
over the para pels to him. assuring him at the is nearer to its place—a few feet more—now
some tune, on the honor of a soldier, the dis- a few inches only, and it will be set, to
lint—suddenly it stops.
patch was genuine, as he copied it with bis stand for ages.
own band. Having read the little document Tbe strain upon the ropes has been greater
the rebel officer said he was satisfied of its than the engineer expected—they relax.
truthfulness, and believed it to be useless lor They refuse to carry tbe mu>s any farther—
Port Hudson to attempt lo hold out longer. nay even lo bold it where it is. It sways
The night passed away ; the rebejs had with threatening motion. The crowd is
eaten their last crust; they had eaten up paralyzed with awe—the engineer is beside
their mules and were entertninniing them- himself. It is a tearful moment. Hut hark !
An English sailor watching the
■elvefj with n savory dish of dead rats. Tiny a cry.
were, in short, out of provisions, and would scene, and in his excitement forgetting the
probably have surrendered the position at dreadful bull, shouts uloud, " Wet the ropes !"
any rate belore many days. The dispatch That lawless order was instantly obeyed.
from Gen. Grant which they had read, hud Water was dashed upon the cab es. At
been Studied by Gen. Gardiner, antl at 2 once they were stronge and taut ngain, and
o'clock next morning, the Bth July, a parley soon the column, which threatened to crush
was sounded from the rtbel works, which the crowd Ih'low, was firm'y fastened in its
was soon answered, nnd an officer csmc out place. Who was the hero of that hour? the
with a dispat.-h from Gen. Gardiner, asking itaiinn engineer, or the English sailor? and
on whnt terms a surrender would be accept- to what does Rome owe the stately obelisk
ed. As soon as possible the message was in St. Peter ssqua.e—to the costly and comtaken to General Banks' headquarters, and plicated hoisting apparatus, or thu simple
in due time an answer was relumed to the water that turned palpable failure into
on
truth, he
effect that none but nn unconditional surrender would be accepted. The terms were accepted by Gen. Gardiner, n short time was
asked for in which to make the necessary
Twenty-four hours were
arrangements.
given lor that purpose, but General Gardner
wns ready in a shorter time than that, for nt
12 o'clock, noon, on the Bth of July, our
forces entered into Port Hudson, the No. 2
Gibraltar of the Mississippi. As the victors
entered, they found the rebels all drawn up
in line ol battle with arms stacked in front
of them, nnd tlie hungry soldiers of General
Gardiner were soon well fed fiom the Comniisstrint of the Union army, from which six
thousand rations were drawn. The number
of rebel soldiers drawn up in line, when the
surrender took place, wns about 4,000. In
addition to this number there was about
1,500 sick and wounded ; the wounded numbered aboui 500. The wounds are genenil)y very severe, in the head, and hy the bullets of our sharp-shooters. Our batteries
had done a great deal ol damage, having destroyed an immense amount of stores. The
United States Aug waa run up nt nine
o'clock, on Tnursday morning, the 9th July,
and was si luted by the fleets above nnd Mow
the position. There has been terrible sickncssln the garrison, and almost total destitution of medicine. They suffered terribly
from this cause. There was a good supply
of ammunition, all of which fell into our
hands.
Wetting the Ropes.
In 1856 an immense obelisk wns brought
from Egypt to Rome,to be set up in the square
of St. Peter's. To raise it to its pluce would
require most powerful machinery and the
Thousands
highest skill in engineering.
assembled to witness the achievement.
Slowly the massive column rose, as round
and round the windlasses were whirled.
Tbe crowd pressed in gazing with silent admiration, for so critical was the enterprise
esteemed, tho Pope had issued a special
success ?
Proposal to Dig Up Shakespeare's
Honks.—There is a hot and violent contro-
versy going on just now in literary and
dramatic circles about the propriety ot moving Sbakcs|>enre'B bones. Next year, in
April, it is proposed to celebrate the bicentenary of the poet's birth, and it is urged
ihnt this would be a fitting ocension to make
a solemn ceremony of digging up his mortal
remains, in order that his posterity might
satisfy themselves about his stature, the
shape of his bead, and so forth. The objectors, on the other hand, profess to be shocked at the bare idea, and declare that they
will have no hand in the proceeding, which
might bring down upon their heads the curse
which Shakespoire himself pronounced upon
any one who should venture to disturb his
hones. It is argued again that Shakespeare
never ordered that inscription to be put upon
his tomb, but that ii was merely a hack inscription of the sextons aud stone-cutter* of
the period. What is to be the end of the
matter I do not know ; but I think they had
better let Shakespeare lie.— Lon. Cor. of
Alxrdcen Free Press.
New Invention.—Ingenuity seems to
come to Americans with an case and readiness singular in its manifestations. In the
Cars, a man wns showing a little apparatus
which I supposed was for paring apples. On
inquiry und examination, it proved to be a
machine for shearing sheep! And what
was more strange, it could be worked by
water or horse power ! It consisted of two
sets ol small blndes, like those in a sowing
or reaping machine. They look like a set
of lingers on the extremity of a lever, not
unlike the arm, and by a series of flexible
joints it runs over the sheep, guided by the
hand. It worked admirably, shearing three
sheep where only one could be sheared by a
man; it never cuts the hide of the patient
and unresisting animal, who is always
" dumb before her shearers."— Ex. paper.
The Pen of Heaven.
The day grows yet more solemn. Its solemnity reaches its highest point, and culminates in the momentous issue of Judgment.
It is God's day of settlement with a wofld
that has had n long credit. It is the winding up of this earth's bankrupt estate and
ench man's individual interest. It is the
closing of an open account that has been
running on ever since the fall. It is the
day when tbe balance is struck, and our
late is heaven or hell ; and what invests my
text with solemn and sublime importance is
this, thnt by the manner in which we have
walked in these statutes, nnd kept these
judgments and done them, shall our destiny
be determined.
The most common action of life ; its every
day, every hour, is invested with a solemn
grandeur, when we think how they extend
their issues into eternity. Our hands are
now sowing seed for the great harvest. We
shall meet again all we are doing and have
done. The graves shall give up their dead,
and from the tombs of oblivion the past shall
give up all that it holds in keeping, to be
witness for or witness against us. 0 think
of that, and in yonder hall of the inquisition
sec what its effect on us should be. Within
those blood stained wads, for whose atrocious
crir-lties Home has yet to nnswer, one \» under examination. He has been assured that
nothing he reveals shall be written for the
purpose of being used against him. While
making frank nnd ingenuous confession, he
suddenly stops—he is dumb—a mute. They
ply him with questions, flatter him, threaten
Danger
him ; he answers not a word.
makes the senses quick. His ear has caught
a sound, he listens; it ties his tongue. An
arras hangs beside him, and behind it he
hears n pen running along the pages. The
truth flashes on him. Behind that screen a
scribe sits committing to the fatal page every
word he says, and he shall meet it all again
on the day of trial.
Ah ! how solemn to think that there is
such a pen going, in heaven, and entering on
the books of judgment all we say or wish, all
we think or do. Would to God we heard it
—everywhere, and always heard it! What
a check ! what a stimulus! Are we about to
sin, how strong a curb ; if slow to duty, how
sharp a spur. What a motive to pray for the
blood that blots out a guilty past, and far
such grace, as in time to come shall enable
us to walk in God's Statutes, to keep his
judgments and to do them. " Knowing
therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade
men."—Dr. Guthrie.
"A London paper says that the Southern
Confederacy have resolved to admit no more
Northern school-books, and are making arrangements to have English books till they
can manufacture for themselves."
It is to be hoped that in a few years the
emancipated slaves will be able to prepare
thair own school books.
Emancipation in Dutch Guisna.—By a
decree of the government of Holland, 50,00
slaves in Dutch Guiana were made freeman
recently. So the world moves on toward*
freedom
�76
I II t KRIKMJ, OCTOBER. I stt 3.
THE FRIEND.
Arrival of the "Morning Star."
OCTOBER S, IH«3.
NewsEboATfKrpna.iwmng, usale
VitVrgonisaTerritory.
NCeivtayd,
The wealth of this region is well nigh
fabulous. From a letter of our fellow-townsman, Dr. Wood, dated San Francisco Sept.
20, we copy as follows:
•' I was absent, soon after my arrival, two
weeks on a trip to Washoe—and churches
and clergymen are amongst the last things
you will sec or hear »l in making such a
journey. I was gratified to find, however,
four churches in Virginia City, or Washoe
—three Protestant and one Catholic—situated fifty or sixty miles east of the Sierra
Nev>da, about 12000 feel below the summit,
on the slope of a mountain ridge, about six
thousand feet in height in a desert country,
with not a sign of vegetation, except wild
sage,—an unsightly dwarf shrub, —within a
compass of fifty miles, which is as far as the
eye can reach. The city which had not the
apology for a house four years ago. now
contains a population of fifteen thousand,
(some say SfJ.OnQ, others 2. >,000.) inhabitants, mostly mule adults, with streets lined
with the iron fronts of brick blocks, and
thronged with team*, omnibusses and car-
r
riages, which, if the streets were
wider,
would remind one of Broadway, New York.
The appraised value of the paying mines, I
was told, is 875,000 000, which exceeds
by twenty millions the assessment of the
city of San Francisco. Besides the paying
mines there are 308 mines within the precincts of the city which have not yet declared dividends. In San Francisco almost
every other man is Secretary or Director of
some mining company."
Odd
Method of Beading
a Letter to the
Post Office.
Roloa, August 4th, 1863.
Rev. Mr. Damon i—The enclosed letter was
picked up st sea, eDcluscd in a bottle, by some
fishermen off the east end of Kauai. Tbe man
who brought it to me thought it was on the 30th
of June that it was picked up, but waa not quite
positive a* to the day. With it was a letter, addressed to the writer's mother, " Mrs. Arnianilla
Akerly, Carleton, St. John, New Brunswick, B.
A."—" British America." 1 suppose.
That letter I have put into anew envelope, and
directed it as above, and I send it to the PustOfflos at Honolulu by this mail. Perhaps you will
think it worth while to take some notice of it in
the next issue of thoFriend.
Very truly yours,
J. W. Smith.
Clipper
ship Derby, of Salem, Mass., C. 11.
Allen, master, bound for Hongkong, China,
June 15th, 1863, lat. SI ° 15'N..long. 158°
47' W.
*
To whom it may concern : —Whoever reads
these lines will please forward tho letter, and as
1 urn out of postage sUuips and all sther means
»t prteent, you will confer a great favor by seeing it properly put through. So take notice, and
govani Toursell accordingly.
Oeeidental, No. 22, San Francisco, California.
Wm. 0. Akerlbv,
Cariienter or ebip Derby
June, A L 6868.
andPonape.
By the a-rivnl of this vessel we have rereived information from nil the mission stations in Micronesia. We are glitd to learn
that among the people of the Gilbert or
Kingsmill islands there are indications of
an upward tendency. A few years ago tobacco was the only article of trade, in exchange for coconnut oil. Now they inquire
for cloth, hatchets, saws, boards, and other
articles. This may seem a small matter in
the estimation of some of our readers, but
we can assure them it marks an important
crisis in the history of those islanders. The
ivi■ Mr. Bingham and his Hawaiian associates are the only missionaries among the
thirty or forty thousand inhabitants.
v.
AI'AIANC
AM)
TAItAWA.
Under date of May 9th, Mr. Bingham
writes as follows " We are enjoying our
usual health, having returned only two days
before the arrival of the Morning Star from a
\isii of nearly twenty dnys on Tarawa.
Mahoc and family we brought with us on
nur return to spend a few days on our island.
Apaiang. 1 spent some days with him in
makings preaching tour through Tarawa.
We traveled about 60 miles, and met with
more than 1,300 of the people.
" In March, Mrs. B. accompanied me on
a tour of Apaiang. We spent twelve nights
among the people, and met with about 1,000
hearers. I expect to go over the ground
again with Brother Mahoe.
"The tmnslation of the New Testament
has reached Ist of Corinthians. We hope to
resume the won; soon. If favored, shall
hope to complete the work in three or four
years."
:
EBON, MARSHALL ISLANDS.
From this island, the Rev. G. B. Snow
thus writes under date of July 24th. He
had just returned from a visit to Strong's
Island on board the Morning Star. "Our
visit to them will ever be a very green spot
in the past. Truly God is blessing that poor
people. The second-hand garments that our
Honolulu friends sent them proved very
timely, and very acceptable. They passed u
very unanimous vote of thanks to those
friends who so kindly thought of their poverty. The death of the King of Kusaie, or
Strong's Island, was a solemn and instructive
providence. lam glad to report that one of
the two ships did not want a supply of women tor the cabin, the steerage and forecastle. It was the Gay Head, Lawrence, of
New Bedford; but the
had a supply ! How we long for late news from the
dear land of our fathers! You will be sorry
to learn of the loss of Aca's house by fire on
the 3d instant. He lost most of his effects,
and I lost my little printing press. What
shall we do ? I can hardly afford to replace
it myself. Such an article, ora little larger
than mine, say the size o( Brother Bingham's, would be very efficient in our missionary work. Perhaps you and Brother
Doune may devise some expedient to get us
another. I will contribute flO lo start with.
• as Your visit to Kusaie is not forgotten by the people there. They do not soon
forgot those who are kind to them."
In referring lo tho mission to Ebon, we
would stale that tic Rev. E. T. Doane. who
has labored so efficiently ot that island, left
Honolulu for the Atlantic Stntes by the last
trip of the Yankee. We hnve received a letter from him dated Brooklyn. California, under datt: of August 31st. He thus writes
" On ■arriving I found my old associate, Dr.
Pierson, nnd I am now with him, and shall
hope to spend a week or so here. At his request, I hold over one steamer. As you may
surmise, this being again on the soil of our
I'atherland is a pleasant thing. * * * *
Are you yet in possession of anything from
Micronesia? I long to hear Irom Brother
Snow and others. How my heart goes back
to my Kbon home—the ilea rest, the sweetest
spot to me in all the wide world." Thus the
missionary's henrt yearns towards the poor
people among whom he has labored, whose
language he has reduced to a written form,
and whose children he has taught to rend,
and some ol whom he has welcomed to the
privileges of Christ's Church.
:
I'ONAI'K, OR, ASCENSION.
We have also received a letter from the
Rev. Mr. Sturges, who is still usefully employed among the people at the Ronokiki station. His people had taken steps to send a
missionary from among their own number to
McAsgill's Island, but we are sorry to learn
that the people of that island are so sivage
and opposed, that Captain Geiett did not
think it prudent to leave him.
It was on this island that an American by
the name of Higgins, belonging; to Brewster,
Mass., was killed in tbe autumn of 1861, and
now no foreigners are living there. The
death of this man is supposed to have been
plotted by the chief, in order to obtain said
Higgins' money, amounting to over 81.000.
Two whale ships have since touched there
an I sold goods, and obtained the money in
exchange.
Visit to
Vicksburg.
We have been permitted the privilege of
reading a long journal of a cruise up and
down the Mississippi by our old fellow townsman, J. E. Chamberlain, Esq. During the
month of July, and since the surrender, he
visited tbe city of Vicksburg. We think our
readers will be interested in the perusal of so
much of this journal as relates to that noted
stronghold of rebeldom.
At four o'clock, July 18th, we were rounding to under the stern of tho
�hip. The last hours were full of excitement —going below the smoke stacks of the
Cincinnati—then discovering battery after
battery—our boys covering every hill, occupying every position with tents, and bayonets
Then came tbe city, not so badly used up as
I expected. From a distance, such was my
impression. Sixty steamers were on the
Vicksburg side, and nearly ns many on the
other. A glorious sight, in which one particular steamer sent more glad thrills, for
under the stars and stripes hung the rebel
rag. The Louisville, worth $80,000, had
just been taken up Red River,also the small
stern-wheel boot Elmira, which had forty
hogsheads of sugar, valued at $5,000, on
board. Another good night was our llap
waving from the Court House
�77
THE FRIEND, OCTOBER. 1863.
hoping to get them to Cairo, and perhaps to
Capt. Heninger took the mail and des- little dens, aufficient for a bear to cuddle | St
Louis but they are too short lived.
down
lo stand erect in—more numerous f
in.
board
the
Admiral's
went
on
and
patches,
rebels had nt least 50' bnrrels ofrock
The
importaud
of
thoroughfares
nlong
points
off
the
with
orders
to
put
boat. He returned
salt.
lay scattered along tbe track, where
Mnlionetl,
were
the
It
in
yet
where
troops
then drop iilong- mice
potstoes on the
a family resided, so it had been tumbled. Shot and shell aboundsides—where
ever
bill
tern.
from
difof
the
Great
We
Many
side
ed near the station, and our Yankee soldiers
ferent boats hud conn: along side antl were (lint they might have a place of security.
to the Court House on the hill, hud put font or five engines in running orWe
went
and
Jimmy's
for
ice.
onions
prizing
bepging
order, received a pass der, which were hauling stores to the Big
potatoes, antl drinking his beer. He asked and presenting our
from
the
Provost
Marshal.
We were so Black. Everything was worn and dilapi$7 per sack, but came down to $6. Other
lines,
exterior
we made dated, characteristic of the Southern Confedice,
anxious
to
to
the
get
no
We
had
spare
things in proportion.
the
The eracy, and harmonizing with their civilizacity.
examination
in
cursory
very
So
100
but ull we could was civcu away.
tion. We were too exhausted to make minthe papers. We lay all night by the Great walk out was miserable from dust, circulated
nnd horses— ute memoranda of everything, and were glnd
feet
of
mules
scuffling
the
by
Western.
lioartl the steamer again.
On Sunday morning orders were received j their riders und drivers coining out of it like to get on
1 was
to discharge "the eight-inch solid shot and j ships in a fog—only dust won't tlrip.
DImepcoifsrtaonnS
r hipmasters.
part of the cartridges. This consumed most glad I was not u cavtlry man.
Captain Heninger gave out, and proposed
of the forenoon. The news was of Johnston
cutting his way out from a weak spot in our to return. I could not so give up tlie ship,
U. S. Distkict Couiit James S. Hazard
to the works, easily seen from vs. Weston Howland.—This was
nn action
.irmy lines, but the taking of a large number and pointing
the hill when: we then were, persuaded him brought by libcllnnt for it settlement of his
of prisoners—from 1,200 to 9,000.
well paid, coming voyage as master and part owner of bark
Dropping down to the Judge Torrence, we to go forward.the We were
latteries, now mounted Manuel Ortez on her last whaling
big
to one of
nine-inch
up
fuses
and
the
mortar
put off nil
voy-ige,
cartridges, and just at dinner made fast to with rifled Parrotti. Just below were the which terminated about three years since.
I)!
the
Parsiege.
2's
used
us
the
Near
in
by
the Child, astern of the Black Hawk. The
The Court disclaimed jurisdiction of the
heat was tremendous ; 1 never felt it in such rotts were some of the bruss field pieces cap- ownership account, but entertained tho libel
a manner. My head was constantly covered tured, frowning now on rebellion.
to the extent of the claim for lay.
I wish words would paint to the eye. Gowith beads of perspiration, so that in writing
The defendantrelied upon the usual clause
a common sentence the drops would form injf to Vicksburg has done what I expected— in tie shipping articles, prohibiting the masthat the ter,
and run offbefore I was a» a period. The has given me a tangible experience
officers and crew from taking any spirit:
could
produce
account
never
almost
graphic
symptoms,
men were suffering similar
uous
liquors on hoard for private use during
though in a milder form, to the yellow fever. the bravery of our men, the determination of the voyage, on pain of forfeiture of lay. It
resistance,
of
the
the rebels, the uselessnes.s
Nearly one-hall the crew were down.
was not denied that the master had taken,
success. Grant held and
Orders were given to roll up tbe shell to I absolute certainty offist,
permi'ted his officers to take some liquor
and could have on board
the top of a pile laving there, but so intense, Pemberton in his
at foreign ports, and that he had
so vertical were the rays of the noon sun. squeezed whenever the will gave signal.
of it as a beverage to some extent,
made
use
The two lines were very near each other. and that when his brother shipmasters had
that work was next to impossible. Our
them,
varied
water cooler was an attraction for hundreds, Of course the lay of the land
visited him on board his ship, they had taken
and steamboat men along the levee came but as a whole, Were so near that the rebels a glass together.
were thunder struck when a •' flag of truce "
just to get a glass of ice water.
The Court decided that no forfeiture should
gave them opportunity to mount guard. Our be decreed, but that inasmuch as the master
of
six-mule
Along the levee hundreds
same embankment
teams were waiting their turn at the Com- men and theirs walked theWe
violated the contract solemnly entered
had pressed our hsd
their
muskets
touched.
and
Master's.
missariat
Assistant Quarter
this respect, the owners were entitled
in
into
not
Dust rose in clouds, without wind, and set- sappers to their very face, yet they dare
to something more than a nominal deduction
it
a
head
came
was
a
up
from the lay by way of damages. For altled slowly on leaves, houses and poople. look, for whenever
a hundred sharp shooters—men though the Court could not, upon the eviEverything landward was impregnated. The target for constantly
in practice, shooting 100
who were
soil dry as a bone.
dence, find that the use of the liquor had
day.
I say this of General been excessive, or discover any specific damsee
the
rounds
each
per
started
to
Some of our officers
ray friends of
town, and just when near the works, were Lognn's Army Corps, and of
or injury which the master's use of spirthe advance. age
arrested by the Provost Guard, and marched the 7th Missouri, who were in drew
ituous liquor hod caused to the interest* of
30,000
back at the point of the bayonet. Capt. H. Captain Drake told me he during
the the owners, yet it was easy to understand
went for a pass to Admiral Porter, and ob- rounds which were expended
how injury might have resulted therefrom,
tained one for Breeze and myself—then not siege. The poorest shot in the Company without the owners being able to show prelaughed at until cisely in what way, and therefore for the
knowing what might be on the morrow. We was Pat O'Neil, who was shot
would make master's
started, but not before four, P. M. It was he so improved that every
violation of his contract in this rehead was
the
rebel
where
fly
sand
bag
the
even then intensely hot.
gard, the sum of $375 should be deducted
We found on our way to the Provost Mar- exposed.
from the amount due for services as master.
We did not pause long eyes took note
shal's that the town was badly used. The
There was slso a claim on the part of the
which arc
effects of the bombardment were everywhere and mind recorded impressions,
lo deduct from the amount of the
respondent
childhood,
recallayet
visible. Nearly every house wss hit ; very lost like the laughs of
a
commission
of 1 per cent, for selling
lay
electricity is the
few were demolished, but many ragged nnd ble by memory as imperceptible
oil, and 2 1-2 per cent, for guaranty.
torn, ready to fall. Wooden buildings were flnkhed out of a cloud by lightning.
This claim was disallowed by the Court.—
The Southern sun drove us to a return, New Bedford Standard.
splintered—glass very generally wanting.
The city itself was in its best days only third which we made on the track of the Charlesrste —its street* only a poor apology for ton and Vicksburg Railroad—cut deep into
Donations.—From Captain Hutchinson,
roads, and unworthy of a city. Each of Ihe hill sides, and filled in the valleys—chalsentinel,
our
pass.
the
but
safe
by
of the clipper ship Malay, for support of the
them had a barricade where cannon had lenged by
and
everywhere,
bullets
and
shell
of
Msrks
of
mounted,
Bethel, $5, and Friend, $5.
were
susceptible
strong
been
and
like sleeping snakes.
defence. They were graded below the level unexplodcd shell lying
of most of the nouses, which were entered by The Southern grass was identical with that
Seamen wishing to write to their
and field back of his house;
steps. At one time these wore besuliful. in Warren's yard
fields,
to
his
baked
soil
similar
friends
will find writing mutcriols by calling
strangely
They arc now covered with dust, neglected, thethe same
with
such
cracks!
But
in
way,
and
there
Home.
at
the
injured
Save here
by
abandoned.
has not the " crape
bursting shell, they were like u ruined wreck the Sandwich Islands imported
immediately,
It
should
be
myrtle."
the
rat-holes"
We
noticed
of past beauty.
Bound volumes of the Friend, for one
"
roses,
colored
so insingle,
yet
the
from
nlso
by *pptyinf
where persons concealed themselves
of the evergreen* would or more years, mny be obtained
fslling shell. Everywhere, by the road tensely ; and some
bunch,
Editor
to the
side, in the bank, not as large as a room, but do well in thatclimnte I gathered a
;
—
;
�78
. TT\
KHFRIETND,IOCBKH
The
Sunday
in France.
Abbe Mullois, chaplain to the Empress of
France, in a recent discourse on the Sunday
observed that the neglect of rest on
auestion,
ie Sabbath day, according to the commandment, brought on premature old age ; .and
added these suggestive thoughts: "Who, in
these days of money-seeking, cares for the
old ? Who would employ wenk arms, when
young and strong ones are demanding their
turn ? Old age at fifty was one of the features of the day, one ever recurring to his
notice in his intercourse with the poor. Public and private charities were insufficient to
keep from want the thousands who on the
ground could no longer find employment."
Thus, the experiment of a godless holiday
Sunday, instead of a restful, refreshing holy
Sabbath day. proves a confessed failure.
The human constitution was not framed for
perpetual exertion or dissipation. If not
wound up weekly, it runs down and wears
out. " Old age at fifty is one of the features
of the day," says Eugenie's chaplain. What
a feature! What a commentary on the
homeless, Sabbathless, godless lite of Paris
and France ! What a warning for Sabbath
keeping nations!
We have known that the Catholic dignitaries of France were alarmed at the tendencies
of the prevailing anti-Sunday regime, and
trust it may not be too late to stay its fearful
power. All the Bishops have sent out pastorals on the subject, nnd societies for the
better observance of Sunday have been
framed in most of the towns. The only paper in the world specially devoted to the
l'Observateur dv DiSunday question,
manche," is published in Paris. But whether
the Sabbath can ever be restored to its just
position, so long as equal or superior authority is given to festivals of mere human appointment, may well be doubted. One thing
is certain, the temporal and eternal interests
of men and nations are identified with the
Christian Sabbath. It was "made for man";
the mnn who neglects or despises it unmakes
himself.—N. Y. journal of Com.
•'
appeared, descending this
dangerous headland, and, reaching the
water, dashed precipitately in the sea. howling dreadfully, having swam out close to
our boat, thpy then turned towards the shore,
keeping a little distance ahead of us, indicating that we were to follow them. 'Our singular pilots seemed to understand the danger
of our position, and we did not dare to deviate from the course they were leading us.
without a loud howl being uttered by them.
At last we arrived in a large natural creek.
where a safe landing was effected. No other
similar creek was to be seen, which caused
us all to wonder at the sagacity displayed by
however, soon
these dumb animals. No doubt our preservation wns, in a great measure, attributable
to these noble dogs. An alarm having been
raised, a rope was let down by a pulley, and
we were all taken up the cliff, which is one
hundred and fifty feet in height. We were
shortly after enabled to reach the lighthouse,
where every attention was paid to us.
The Mother Molds the Man.—When
I lived among the Choctaw Indians, says
one, I held a consultation with one of their
chiefs, respecting the successive stages of
their progress in the arts of civilized life ;
and, among other things he informed me
that at their start they made a great mistake
—they only sent boys to school. These
boys came home intelligent men, but they
married uneducated and uncivilized wives;
and the uniform result was, the children
were all like their mothers. The father
soon lost all interest both in wife and
children.
" And now," said he, '• if we
would educate but one class of our children,
we should choose the girls; for when they
become mothers they educate their sons."
This is the point, and it is true. No nation can become fully enlightened when
mofhprs are not in a good degree qualified
to discharge the duties of the home-work
of education.
—
Church or England and Methodists.
In a late discussion in the House of Lords,
the Bishop of London said that he " tin; ted
Singular Incident.
the great mistake (of the lnstcenturv) which
A gentleman belonging to Greenock, who sent the whole Wesleyan body drift from
was among the saved from the wreck of the the Church of England might one day be
ill-fated screw-steamer Anglo-Saxon, de- remedied and that this body would one day
scribes, in a letter to a relative residing in j be restored, and that this body would be
that town, a remarkable circumstance con-1 glad to strengthen the hands of the clergy."
nected with the landing of one of the boats The Earl of Shaftesbury said that he » wns
belonging to the ship. The letter is dated not at all anxious to bring into the Church
of England that body of Nonconformists;"
St. John's, May Ist. He says:
Burgess, (the he " knew the good those bodies were doing
" The last time I saw Capt.
commander of the Anglo Saxon,) he was in their respective spheres, and had no wish
assisting to lower the small boat, in which to disturb or interfere with them."
were embarked twenty-two men, one lady,
and myself. We left the ship without food,
The Lash.—As the war progresses, and
water, compass, or sufficient clothing. We the condition of the Southern system of slawere knocked about in a dense fog all day, very is exposed, what scenes of cruelty and
not knowing whither we were drifting.
of day.
Towards eve, however, we espied a cliff, off barbarity are opened up to the light
Take
the
as
communicated
by an
following,
Belleisle, when we steered for Cape Race,
officer
of
Gen.
Bank's
StaflT:
which we made. Approaching the shore,
we saw a man carrying a gun, and accom" Every man presenting himself to be repanied by two large Newfoundland dogs. cruited strips to the skin, to be surveyed by
He evidently saw us, and made a signal for the surgeon. We do not accept one-half
us to approach the shore cautiously. We that offer. On Tuesday, out of 82, only 33
followed his course for some time, till he was were accepted. I have directed my surhid from us by a large cliff, which it was geons to keep accurate lists of the causes of
impossible he could descend. The two dogs, rejection. Tbey report to me that not one
#
in fifteen is free f-oin the marks of severe
lashing. More than one-half are rejected
because of disability arising Irom lashing
with whips and the biting of dogs on their
calves and thighs. It is frightful. Hundreds of them have welts on their backs as
large as your largest finger. *>I intend to
have these memoranda collected and published, with the certificates of surgeons."
Strange Dissolution of the Hudson's
Bay Company.—The North Pole has been
private transfer.
Tbe " International
Financial Society" purchased all the rights
and territories of the Hudson's Bay Company for £1.500.000. being at the rate of
£300 for every share worth £200, the price
to be paid on the Ist of July. The bargain
is creditable to the well-known astuteness of
Mr. Edward Ellice, so long the dictator of
the selling associntion, but if its legality is
not questionable it ought to be. Who ever
heard of a kingdom sold by private arrangement? The Hudson's Bay Company hold
sold by
sovereign rights over vast territories, and one
would imagine, could no more sell than the
Queen could sell her prerogative. Imagine
the East India Company selling India, or, to
come nearer home, tie Hudson's Bay Company selling their rights" to the French
Credit Mobil er! The transfer ought, at
least, to be discussed in Parliament.—Spectator, June 20.
"
Queer.—The chief item of evidence relied upon to disprove the Mosaic date of the
origin of the race, has been the flint arrowheads found in the drift of certain geological
formations. We are not aware that Christian scholars have been much troubled by
these claims ; but a curious statement is now
made by the London Athenaeum, going to
show that the whole matter was a discreditable trick. Heretofore it has been assumed
that the remains of human origin were really what they purported to be. But now, according to the Athenaeum, one of the British
inquirers into the matter " u said to have
been struck with the suspicious appearance of
one of the flint heaps. The axes appeared
to have been artificially ttained ; nnd on being placed in water they looked as if all the
the color would brush away. The general
circumstances are said to have impressed
the English geologists with a strong feeling
of uncertainty."—Christian Intelligencer.
A Recompense.—A New Orleans correspondent of the Boston Recorder attended a
flag presentation at the High School in the
former city, (New Orleans,) not long since.
One part, he says, was quite interesting and
significant. Miss Sarah Miller, a young
lady of the school, at the opening of the
rebellion, was set the following copy in her
writing book: '• Confederate States of Amer-
ica—Beauregard." She would not write it,
but instead wrote underneath,
" United
States of America—Washington."
For
this she was made the scorn and ridicule of
the whole school, and put on the stage witS
a badge of degradation on her. Yesterday,
the writer adds, she was selected to present
our noble flag to the school, which sh* did
in a beautiful speech, overflowing with pat-
riotism.
.
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| ti. C.
J. 11. COLB,
A.UO riosrsiSß:,
** Merchants
Commission
ivkkett.)
3«9-ly
O.I'EEN STREET, HONOLULU.
Will continue business at the new stand.
__aalw*,
Regular Dispatch Line of Honolulu Packets.
Xr All freight arriving in transitu for the sandwichIslands
will bereceived nnd forwarJed by the " Regular Dispatch Line 1
r*BB or I'oHMiaatiiN.
particular .ittention paid to forwarding and transhipment ot j
merchandise, sale ot whalemen's hills, and other exchange, in
•urauce of merchandise and specie under open policies, suppy
nt whaleships, chartering ships, etc.
117 and 119 California street,
371-ly
DENTIST.
SSMy
11. STiNCENffAbn, M. D.,
Captain B P 8.»ow,
[jue New York City Dispensary Physician, member of the
Medico t'hirurgicul College and of the Pathological Society
of New York.
OlSc- nt Dr. JmM's Orug Store, on Fiirt Street. Resilience In
Nuuariu Valley, opposite that of K. O. Hall. Esq. 383-Iy
*
CASTLE
COOKE,
ACrtirfTS I
OK
11111-MK
lIIVKIIix II.I.TIIKL.ITKST
impiovements, an<l, in addition to former premiums, was
8. r- CAKTKR,
awarded the highest prize aimvc all Kuropeau and American
Honolulu.
Honolulu.
Sewing Machines at the World's Kxhioition in I'AKIB in IMI,
and al the Exhtliition in London in 1862.
C. BREWER & CO.,
The evidence of thesu|ieriority of this Machineis found In the
record of It* sales. In 1861—
The Orover & Baker Company. Boston,
Hkiiolhlii. Onhu. H. I.
The Florence Company, Massachusetts,
Tbe Parker Company, Connecticut,
—REFKK TO—
J. M Singer tr Co., New York,
New York.
Jos«. M. Hood, Ksq
Flnkle & Lyon,
JaMM HONSBWBLL, I**,., )
Chas. W llowb.nd,Delaware.
Bestou.
CuiKLBS Baiewnß. Ksq., >
M. Oreenwood A Co., Cincinnati, O ,
J
11. A. Pataoa Es|.
N. 8. C. Perkins, Norwalk, 0.,
MsußS.Moß<ini Mxrbiu.,
gan Francilto
Wilson 11. Smith, Connecticut,
Oms. Wolcott Bbook.s, Esq s
Bold If.MO. whist the Wheeler X Wilson Company, of Bridge
Hongkong.
MOSS*. Wa. PnwTll
Co
port, made and sold 19,726 during the same period.
Msasaa. Piuclb, Hcbbkll
Co
Manila.
11 tf
O* I'lin-c Call and Kiauiinr,
838-ly
.
Commission & Shipping Merchants,
• *
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C4ML. N. CAbTLB.
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assets 52,358,500,
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MARINE JOURNAL.
News.l
Monody:
f'oa,tt t *7. X .Y.
On the late Rear Admiral Andraw Hull
PORT OF HONOLULU
,
.
FirstReporftstom he
NoWrFleet.
thealnig
S. I.
t'T Bark Washington, Willurd, reports—7 months from Mon
■r air. chahlu, w. dimiso*jp-wiui, via the Ocliotsk Sea. Touchedat lionoluta to repair the
nnd intends to cr».se off the Coast of Ch'le. Keportu
1 milder,
ARRIVALS.
A nation mourns a nation's hero defd !
the whale* as ht in? scarce and shy. Heard from the following
Nor mother, weeping for her perished ton,
Tes*eif<. with their catches previms to June lutgWat- follows:
CuoIJ mourn more lovingly.
JbW.. 0 whales.
i Sept. 4—Am harkntne Constitution, l'muroy, 22 days from Kichmoiid
Lower ye the flags,
Oregon
I ■
with
lluct>feld
Co.
Teeltaltt,
luinU-i
to
II
gum;
4r
toll ya
Half maatf boom ye the itiiuute
How
land
Isaac
1 "
7—Bremen hark iieorge Ludwig, Hat sloop, ISO dys frm
Th« funeralbell, on every spire and sUp,
Iter-nites
0
general
iluffschlaeger
with
mdse
to
tV
Bremen,
Kd
Oo all our coaat, through all our Und; drape ye
Maasactiusetts
1
Stapenhorst.
The yards nml Torts, the Bethel flag andctmrch.
Hillman
2 *•
12—Am miss hrig Morning Btar, Gelett, from a cruise
The navnl rendezvous, the temperance hall,
I- lorence
1
to the Marquesas and Micruucstan Islands.
lhe Christian's SabbathSchool, the mora for prayer,
0
Gratitude
—Am
11
ID
trm
ban
I'almer,
ship
days
Franhtecle,
lo
N
A>'d let tlie distant heathen mission join
OwNTO
0
*'
cisco, en route for Hongkong. Anchored outside,
To bear our signs of mourning round the globt*.
0
Mount Wallaston
bailed Sept. 16.
Who saw him once but loved to lee him more ?
General Williams
0 ••4
Willard,
Washington,
26
mos
from
New
wh
bark
know
still
14—Am
once
hut
wished
him
Who knew him
to
Kohert Towns
0 *
Bedford, last from Ochotsk; 300 brls wh, «iisoni
Who heard his n;mr hut strove to honor it 1
allreh Perry
100 brls oil.
400 ap, 1100 wh, voyage-, HOC wh, 400 »p, on
Who read hi. noble deed* hat cherished then.*
August 12, in the Straits of B-wsole, spoke the Bremen Iruboard.
Who followed him, as duty's path he trod.
to
15 —Am whship Kelud<*er, Ilnyoor, ■'■> mos Inn New Bed- ■■ Eduard, 170 days from Bremen, bound I'etropaulutky.
But It tho Inspiration of his march,
ford, last from Arctic, with 16J0 wh, 26900 bono,
XT Ship Rtindetr, Raynor, re|x.rts—Entered the Arctic
Al now we fee I the passage of his soul
reason, 100 sp, 6500 wh, 85000 bne, voyuge; IHjU Ocean July 1. Found the weather during the first part of the
from earth to Heaven >
wh, .16,000 bne, on board.
season, [rood* during the Utter part, foggy with strong wind*.
How mourns th*.- -"*m, 10-d:.j,
Ij—Kng
sch Alberni, Anderson, -7 days froiu AlKrni, Wliait-* were plenty in July. Ivft the Arctic Auguat lathTbe name of ITootk! She hath her mauly son*,
with lumber to matter.
weather on the passage to Honolulu, variable. Reports the folaud the Pkhhys uf her pride,
The Nklsoms
lrr—Haw sch Kitty Cartwright. KnfUsb, 10 days from lowing VCSSeIa:
Whose litoie;4 are written bright on allher ware-.
gals
Fanning';! Island, with about 1000
full
cocoanut
Borne upon all her winds to all her shores(
Aubum 1—Harvest
oil.
5 wbale>
And Foote la dear among them ! As he trod
do
1--Brun.wick
10 ■•
17—Am bark Cambridge, Brooks, -4 days from MendoHis pathway of the deep, from youth to age,
do
1—Corinthian
1—Fanny
13 ••
cino, with mdseand lumber to Aldnch, Walker &
do
He walked erect for country and for flop.
Co.
1—Abigail
"
do
Nor power, nor wealth, nor sailor love of art,
l'ugcl
from
sound,
17—Kng
Guy,
days
1-W.C.Nye
bark
28
S
Bessie,
to
do
Could swerve him fr.im his mission. Wherehe smiled
route for Canterbury, N /■■
do
1—BarnstAlilc
Or anchored, 'twit* for some great end of good.
IS—Am bark N S I'erkiue, Kobiiiaon, 22 days frm TeeInilo 10—Catherine
The early cruises on poor Afric's shore,
m
3
do 10—George Howland
let, with lumber to II Hackfeld At Co.
The rapid sweep through eastern pirate seas.
Si —Am ship Malay, Hutchinson, 23 u»ys frni fan Frando 10—Paclac
a ••
The bold attacks on wily savage toes,
cisco, en rou*t* for Hongkong. Auchond hMMb.
do 10—Tami-rlane
...R
"
lhe strong defence of •helpless Islanders,
V
availed September 2V>.
ilo 10—Camilla
The Instant rally on the western floods.
"
•
26—Am bark Yankee, Faty, 19 days trom San Francisco,
10—Nile
8 "
The victor's onslaught through rebellion's tire*,
do
with mdseand paaa to V*iicox, Kichanti .v Co.
do 10—Kurop*(nf Edu)
7 •'
All witnesshow hi lived and died for man.
■>—Haw whale ship Harvest, Loveland, from Arctio.
a
do 10— Kupl,rates
A Christian, far away, as at bis homr;
with 100 sp, 1500 wh, 24000 hue. H-MM'tnvdooi.
5
do 10—Kahius
Id useful learningapt; in science skilled.
l-osrd.
do
10—lleury
Kiieelanil
7
In manners modest; in deportment gravi
7 '•
do 10—Martini 2nd
In valor dauntless; in endurance strong;
Juno 5—IVarl
100 brb
A patriot, our flag to bear In peace,
KKS,
DEI'ART I
The sworn proUctor or the ciliien;
dv I—£•>■1 —£•>•■ with 1 whale and good trade.
ship
Captain
tbe
total
loss
of
the
reports
Klectra,
lo war to. fight for its defence, 'till all
Also,
son, upon as* of the lux Islands. All hands were saved.
Shall owd it as c ur Union's SMcrtd sign.
6— Ham brgtne Kchrwiedcr, Kachatt, for Apw, NaTi;,aOur pledge of liberty forall the hind,
tor's Island.
IT Ship Hurvest. l.ovelnrid, report.—Left Honolulu DecemOh I let us honor (Vote ! In honoring hhu.
ber 12 for Line and We.tw.ird. Crossed the L'ne in I«ing. 167,
10—Am bark Count, Smith, for HanFranciscc.
We honor right, we honor man and Uod.
for
Constitution,
Fomniy,
touchedat Hope and Clark's Inland., and then kept away
Victoria,
Y.
I.
W.
barktne
14—Am
for Solomon. (Iroup, anil ms no* cfirst .|>erm whnle January
20—bug Kh Domitlia, Urirtiths, for Victoria, V I.
2*3—Am wh bark Washington, Willard, for cruiie and 11, in Lat. 1°,30,b., Long. 111 30, Vt. Snuck four, liut
PASSENGERS.
Mew Zealand.
loht one by parting of a line. Four day. alter, sighted a large
22—Haw schooner Kitty Cartwright, Kuglish, for Fau- school of si>erm whalcsv struck two, hut l"*t one and a bflsjt,
Ding's
Island.
Oraand here about Hirer weeks,bat saw nomore whales. When
From Tsbbalbt—per Constitution. September 4—William
H. W. of St. John's Island, spoke Freiich whaleship l-atour tin.
23—Kngsch Albcrni, Anderson, for Victoria V I.
■bfllum, James Thompson.
Pin, with 30 brl«. .perm nira-e leaving Oaha; had lieen ashore
24—Am bark N S LVrkios, Kohiiisoo, for Victoria, V I.
I
For Apia—per Kehrwicder. September 8—II fprowdosky,
Cambridge,
for
San
Francinco.
on some reef, near the Feejee Oroup. at one time running forty
Brooks,
m—Am bark
William Oellum James Thompson.
miles over a rief, seeing the nottom all tbe time, ami striking
23—English bark Bessie, (lay, fur Canterbury, N I.
oorvctfj
Calavala,
(Jeltouclnu,
for
a
| every few minutes. At one time, while sailiug Bor B kliols, at
For San Fbabcibco—per Comet, this day—D I, Oregg, wife
30—Kussiao suaui
cruise.
I 1 o'clock,immediately
A. >l , the uliip was suddenly brought up on the reef,
and 4 children, Capt 11 W Mist and wife, Mr* M II Brewei,
took in all sail; the next morning she
and they
Mis* .Steward, J Kesor, F Keaor, 0 W 1/rthrop. Mr Smith. Miss
partly floated, sail wan made, ami .he gut off. The male
Racbal Duckett, Mis* Jane Porter, Mr Fuller, Chaa Derby, C B
piloted
Information
Wanted
the vessel through the reefs, into a
then went aloft and
!
Richards, Cnewkee, George McConnell, T W Gulick, A B Lyons,
of channel, hy which they reached clear water. The Caul.
Tho* Hunter, A Taylur—2a.
Respecting, iriuM R. Justin, of Provideuce, K. 1., who son
damage
no
was done, with the exception
of the opinion that
From Ham Fbabcisco—per N B Palmer, September IS—J X til the ship Kodman, about 1852, at Honolulu Perhapa Capt. waa
of taking on* some copper, as the vessel did not leak. When
Plxley For Hongkong, (from Honolulu:) C A Charterand 12 S|*-ncer may recall this man, it ao, pleaae commuuicale with
repairing
his
mainmast, it being rotten
we spoke him. he was
I Mrs. C. B Austin of Providence or editor of the Pm-iid.
Chine**.
at the head. He wan bound ior New Zealand and home Thj
Respecting Oclmiuj Blyth. who. on the Kid of January, Harvest then bore away for Routs Inlands. In Lat. 2°, 8.,
From Pr«BT Bocbd—per Bessie, September 17—Mrs Gay,
Mrs Sinclair, Mrs Robinson, Miss A Sinclair, Miss Ellxa Gay. IM7, at Tahiti, shipped no board the Kr;nch whaleshlp l/>ng. 158 °, E sighted the Fanny and Covington. At the
F Sinclair, J Sinclair J Gay, F Gay, G Gay, C Gay, A Robin- '* Ferdinand" and wag discharged at Honolulu, the 13th of bay, found ship Hope, 5 years put, with 1100 brie, sperm, bound
son—l2.
December, of same year. His family hare not sUce heard to Sydney, and bark Sun, 2 years oat, with 480 brla. spermi she
from him. Ilia father, D. 0. Blyth, resides in Colchejier, had lieen cruising iv this vicinity for four months, but bad
For ViCTOSti—per Domitila, September 20—W L Greco.
fcaaex, England. Any information will be gladly received by sighted whales but once during mat time We experience))
For VicTOßii—per N 8 Perkins, September 24—D Robinson, theeditor, or K. C. Wyllle, Esq.
very bad weather for whaling at the Bay. cruised for two weeks
J Colllson.
Reapecting George F. McKniykt, of Worcester, Mass., who but saw nothing. Bailed for New Ireland,where we cruised ten
From Bab Fbahcisco—per Malay, September 25 II M { cam* out In the •• Mary Wilder," In 1860, aud subaeqututly days, with cairn, rainy weather. Favored with K.N-K. winds,
Pacific. we started for the North. March 7. tonchet a. lliiim. 'ay nir
Whltuay.
i shipped on board of th« PaclOc," now in thetoNorth
call upou the and on, and found tbe barks Braganaa, Cicero and Fanny, proFrom Sa* Faascuoo—per Yankee, September 26-- lit, Asa 1 Should he Tiait the lilanda, he is requestedMrs.
Harriet
Mr curing supplies. 'April 1, touched at the Bonln Islands. DoChaplain, and communicate with his mother,
Thsnton and wire Mrs X summers, Miss Mary A La. A S | Knight.
ring heavy gales or wind. In Lat. 20°|Long. 142°, E.,car
Drlnbamn, Frank Laioha, Prof (1 A Belew, Capt Chlibolm, Ah
ried away jib ami flying Jib booms, foretopgsllant mast, sprung
Man, Ah Hope—lo.
Respecting James Reilly, formerly mate of brig "Joeepblne."
mainmast, fee. Left Bonln Islands April 7. Passed Bheror
Any luformation will be gladlyreceived by the Chaplain, by lb*
i his
ing Straits on the 30th, Mad* the ice May 7. and cruised
brother, Daniel Rcllly, care Matthew Mcl'orlao, 807 Water about
it during May. Pasaed Cape Thaddcus May 22. Saw
Street, New York.
MARRIED.
the firat whale on the 3d of June, and tbe laat on the 16th of
| Reepecting Fraacis D. McZvcna, whois supposed to b* on July. Our whole catch is lfl bowheadsand i sperm. Passed
board ahip Nary." Any information will be gladly received Fast Caps August
arrived at Plover Bay on the 18th and
Bacawrra-Qoouii.c-.ln Honolulu, September ft, by Rev. E. by the Editor, or his sister. Mrs. A. M. Grove., No. 11 Newton left ou the 21st. Vir7, lost an anchor in Plover Bay. Touch*!
Corwln, Mr. 0. E. heckwlth, of Haiku, E. Manl, to Miss Har- ! Place, Boston, Mass., car* of Mr. James Urovea.
at fat Islands, came through tt.e 172 passage September J—sl
riet W. Goedale,of Marlborough, Mass.
Respecting Alonto John Apple/on, of Kittery, Maine. wLo days from thence to port
haa been reported at Honolulu, oo board whalaablp '• Phoeuli.
Any Inronnatlou will gladly be received by the Editor, or Mr.
American missionary packet Morning Star, Gelett,
DIED.
Edwin 8. Appleton, Kittery, Navy Yard Village, Maine, L. 8.
44 days from Mllle, Marshall Islands, reports at Strong's
barrels
Respecting Henry Ayshford. Any person haVlnt! knowledge Island, July 7th, the bark Elisabeth, Wlnslow, with 700
Barts—ln this city, on the morning of the 7th met., Aiher ofthis individual, (a nature of London, England,) who arrived sperm oil, coopering, and bound lor cruise and home.
Henry, Infant son of Dudley C. and M. Louise Bates, aged I iat New London July 30, IS*», In the ship Charles Carroll,"
XT The Americanbark Arctic, Hammond, bene* April 4
months and 21 days.
Desolation Island, will beremunerated by communicating I for Boston, arrived at that port August 4th—making th* pa»I from
or
Conn.,
to
Haven,New
London,
P.
Henry
theinformation
to
Bag*
-■
In 122 days.
Motae—June 30, at the Ochotak Baa, from the whaleship i
Washington, of heart desease, Absalom Nebera, a native of tbeEditor of the Friend.
He
bails
from
BaltiMcGinrtyt.
Oeyheai, aged 40 year*. Ha was a boat-stecrer, and died
Reapecting Robert Lrßoy
MIsalrJinR
devis eport.
•bile in a boat taking a whale.
more,and was on board the "Silver Star" whenahf waawrecked
from Callao. Lay
days
30
Adalanta,
April
but
3—
Peruvian
hark
Honolulu,
tn
He
returned
in 18S0.
tiMHii |n the Y. S. Hospital, Honolulu, September 18, upon a guano Island
off and on. Sailed sam* day for Caroline lll*o4s
been received from him. Any
Intelligence
that
no
as
date
sinew
William H Tlbbettn. of Gaylordsvllle, Conn., aged about S6
_■ .
for a cargo ot slsves.
by his mother Mr..
He was first ofncer of the ship Harvest," of New I Information will be thankfully received
May 7—Am wh ship Elisabeth. Wlnslow, from New Zeshuvl
far*..
Orleans, or by the Editor.
Betferd, In 1860, and left her here, sick of consumption, of I Elisabeth Jane McOlnnys, of New
and Eastward. No oil since leaving Bay of Islands
•Wohheoied.
wh bark Triton, Packard, from New Zealaud Bod
I Jane 16—AmEastward.
No oil Bloc* leaving lay of I.lauds.
rne«i«—ln this cug. September SO, Anna Caroline, infant Letters—For the following persons are to be found at the
4—Am wh Oay Head, Lawrence, last from Tahiti, with
1. 0. Pftuger, Esq., aged 7 months.
Chaplain's Study -Lewis F. Potter, Thomas Stftsoc ,2), G*o July
1
leaving tb*tport.
oil
since
no
Han una At sea, September 17, on board bark Yankee, of IF. Mcknight, Charlu Yauch Teut**«h. William W Cob. W. H.
3.L. RirWAßOaos
insaaspnea, vt S Hevtlags. a paeseaiev
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FRIEND
THE
3flfto $trirs. tfol. IL\ M M
CONTENTS
lor September,
1863.
Latest News
The Restoration and Independence of the Hawaiian
Kirgdom A Discourse
Most Remarkable Speech
Mr Rwagsrs Ustats
0755 Southern,French and English Clergymen
Samoa or Navigator Island-*
Editor's Table
Wreck of the Anita
Forty Years a Wanderer
A Friendly Word from an Englishman
Marine Journal, Ac
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THE FKIEND.
BEPTEMB*'n
1, ISO3.
Latest News.
lIOMUJ
11. SEPIKMBER I, 1863.
emment is potent.
At Charleston the Union
soldiers nnd sailors are steadily advancing
•* towards the reduction of Fort Wagner nnd
<Is—oB the other defences of the city—next will folft* low the siege of Mobile, Savannah, and
08, o»
00 other strongholds, nnd if they are not token
00 this month or this year, then they will be at
70
some future time. The South sees the onTi
71 ward nnd triumphant march of the Northern
TI armies,
nnd is beginning to sue for peace.
7*l
The " brag nnd swagger" that came up from
the South in the early stages of the war, are
no longer henrd. The South cried, " Come
on,"the North obeyed the call, and the result sooner or later will come, that the South
Paui.
By the Comet, Captain Smith, we have
received our files ol San Francisco papers to
August 13, and of New York to the last of
July. The general American news is encouraging. The Federal victories at Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Port Hudson, and in
various other parts of rebeldom, have inflicted a most stunning blow upon the so-called
Confederacy. The intelligence from various
Southern sources is fully confirmatory of the
statement that the Southern Confederacy
will ere long be among the things that were.
Such as the following facts indicate unmistakeably that Northern principles will prevail and Southern die out. In Kentucky, at
the late election, the Union men cast a vote
of 20 000 majority. In Missouri, the Emancipation party is growing stronger every day
—immediate emancipation is their watchword. In Western Virginia, the political
state of affairs is most favorable. In North
Carolina, a strong party has arisen denouncing Jeff. Davis, and loudly calling for the
return of their troops. In Louisiana, a proposition has been made to return to the
Union. In Maryland, the Union feeling is
very strong. In various parts of the country
colored soldiers are enlisting, and before
January, 1864, it is estimated 100,000 will
be under arms. In all parts ol the loyal
North the strength of the United States gov-
submit.
The European intelligence is interesting.
The Times had heard of the recent Federal
victories, and received the news with surprise,
disappointment and satisfaction !—surprise at
the sudden collapse of Vicksburg; disappointment of the removal, owing to Lee's
retreat, of n proi-pert of the termination ol
the war; and satisfaction in contemplating
England's wisdom in not prematurely yielding to the pressure for recognition of the
Confederates.
must
Sailing of the Manuokawai for Marquesas.—ln consequence of the protracted
voyage of the Morning iitar among the
islands of Micronesia, the Board" of the
Hawaiian Evangelical Association has chartered this vessel to convey the annual sup-
"
plies to the missionaries on the Marquesas
Islands. The Rev. B. W. Parker, of Kaneone, went as a Delegate. It is expected he
will be absent about two months.
From the work of Mr. Turner, on
the Samoan Islands, we learn that the Key.
Mr. Pratt, a member of that mission, is engaged in preparing a grammar ol the Samoan Dialect.
Should Captain Olives S Cleaveland, of ship "Callfornia"
call at SandwichIslands, be Is no.nested at call ansa las Gasslals.
{tfMoStrits. Col. 20.
65
The Restoration and Independence
of the Hawaiian
Kingdom.
A
Historical Discourse, Preached in
Honolulu, by the Rev. S. C. Damon, on
the Twentieth Anniversary of the Restoration
of the Hawaiian Flag.
[Published by requex.)
I Samuel, vii : 14—" And the eltles whioh the
Philistines bad taken away from Israel, were restored
to Israel."
The provisional cession of these Islands to
England, and their Restoration, are among
the most memorable events in Hawaiian
history. They stand forth distinctly defined
upon the historic page, nnd are most care.
fully remembered by many now living.
Events somewhat similar occurred in the
history of the Jewish people. In order to
preserve a proper remembrance of the restoration of certain cities to that people, the
prophet ■' Samuel took a stone, and set it
between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the
name of it Ebenezer, saying. Hitherto hath
the Lord helped us." It would be no unbecoming act for the Hawaiian people to erect
a suitable monument, and upon its four sides
to inscribe as follows :
1. Hawaiian Islands provisionally ceded
to England, February 25th A. D. 1843.
2. Hawaiian Islands restored to their
rightful Sovereign, July 31st, A. D. 1843.
'3. Hawaiian Islands declared and acknowledged an Independent and Sovereign
State, by the Queen of England and the
King of the French, November 28th, 1843.
4. Eben-ezer. Hitherto hath the Lord
he.lped the Hawaiian people.
These four inscriptions graven upon the
four sides of an enduring monument, would
be no unbecoming record. The popular enthusiasm with which the 31st of July has
been observed during the last twenty years,
is a most significant indication of the deep
impression which the events of that d.y
made upon the national mind. King, chiefs
and people felt that they had been grossly
wronged. This idea was forcibly and happily expressed in the brief address ol His
Majesty Kamehameha 111., at the time of
the cession : " Where are you, Chief*, people, and commons from my ancestor, and
people from foreign lands. Hetuy"! I make
known to you, that I am in perplexity, by
�THE FRIEND, S EPTKNBGB, 1803.
66
cession which
reason of difficulties into which I have been visited these islands, with no very friendly The King signed the deed of
Judd,
had
been
and approved
penned
the
native
On
by
Dr.
therefore
have
towards
authorities.
1
feelings
brought without cause
of by Lord Pnulet. The King felt most
here,
arrival
the
in
land,
of
our
hear
month—
following
!
my
the
life
ye
away
given
But my rule* over you, my people, and your October, 1842—1 enn distinctly remember keenly the cruelty of those who exacted his
will continue, for 1 have hope thnt the uneasy stdte of the public mind. Affairs signature, but there did not appear to be any
privileges
i
life of the land will be restored when my were ripening for un explosion of some kind. jother feasible method of extricating the govDr. Judd had just taken office under the i eminent and of preventing the town from
»• conduct is justified."
At the end of about five months, the earn- King. Messrs. Kichnrds and Hnalilio had being bombarded. Dr. Judd drew up the
est hope of His Mnjesty was realized,—the left for the United States nnd Europe. They articles of cession, and His Majesty signed
bathed in tears, but not before the
life of the land was restored—the Hnwaiinn wire followed by Mr. Charlton, the British them,
flag was again unfurled to the breeze—nnd Consul, who left Alexander Simpson here ns whole body of chiefs knelt in prayer, and
the King was again acknowledged as the right- Acting British Consul. It should be "borne sought wisdom from God. These nre facts
ml Sovereign of his people. During the jjin mind that at this date the Hawaiian of history. The ceremony of lowering the
week the anniversary of the day of Kingdom had not been admitted into the Hawaiian flag nnd hoisting the British took
istoration has been celebrated with more brotherhood of civilized nations. Under all place on Saturday afternoon, at 3 o'clock,
than ordinary joy and enthusiasm. Under j these circumstances it surely is not to Ik- won- February 25th, 1843, just twenty years ago.
these circumstances it has appeared to me dered at that ambitious, selfish and unprinci- As I stood with a spy-glass, and watched
of the Hawaiian flag, I remarkhighly appropriate to speak of these events in pled men were ready to blot out this nationali- the lowering
a
ed
to
bystander,
obtain
annexation
to
the
British
of
the
and
its
" J never expect to see
ty
the House God. Eighteen years ago,
anniversary was recognized by a'National Empire, by unfair, if they could not succeed the flag of the Kamehamehas wave again
Fast, when I endeavored to improve the by fair means. According to the representa- over these islands." When the act of
occasion, by preaching from the text, Deut. tions of Mr. Charlton to the British Admiral lowering the flag was ended, the Innd of the
xxxii : 10—" He found him in a desert at Mnzatlan, in Mexico, the Carysfort was Carysfort was ordered to play:
land, and in the waste howling wilder- dispatched lo Honolulu, to settle the difficul" Isle of beauty, fare thee well I" &c.
It was a dark day for the people of these
ness; he led him nbout, he instructed him, ties. It will not be expected of me that I
he kept him as the apple ol his eye." I shall give a detailed account of nil the trans- islands. Knowing what the English had
spoke of God's protecting care over the actions, public and private, which took done ut Mew Zealand, and the French at
Hawaiian people, and of the manner He had place from the date of the Carysfort s arrival, Marquesas and Tahiti, and, moreover, reled, instructed and watched over this people. February 10th, to the 25th of the same flecting on the fact that seldom in the history
Some of us were among " the people from month, when the cession took place. In of nations do the greut and powerful acknowforeign lands," to whom the Inte King ad- c Imly reviewing those scenes there is no ledge they have done wrong, there were very
dressed the speech which I have quoted. doubt there was on the part ol the represen- strong grounds for the belief that the British
For more than twenty years we und our tatives of Englnnd, u fixed and settled deter- flng would never give place to thnt of the
children have enjoyed a degree of peace and mination to substitute the British for the Hawaiian. The probabilities were that it
Hawaiian flag The whole tenor of their never would. There was perhaps one
prosperity under the mild sceptre of the Kninehameha. Dynasty, which calls for our de- claims bore in thnt direction. Before con- chance out of one hundred that it possibly
vout thanksgiving to God. In no part of summating this cherished purpose they might.
I desire here to call your attention to a rethe world, and under no form of government wished to obtain the sanction of the King's
we have enjoyed greater social, civil name to certain documents which would markable coincidence. On the very day
have essentially enriched them. In order to that the Hawaiian flag was lowered and the
d religious privileges.
I propose spenking, firstly, upon the pro- carry out their views, they felt their way British hoisted, Messrs. Kichnrds and Hnalional cession; secondly, upon the Testa- very cautiously und hoped so to cover over lilio had an interview with Lord Aberdeen,
tion; thirdly, upon the acknowledgment of the baseness of the transaction, that their at the Foreign Office in London, when His
lependence, and fourthly, upon the happy proceedings would be approved by the Bri- Lordship assured them that the British Govrnlts of the restoration and independence tish Government. The King and his chiefs ernment would acknowledge the indepenthe Hawaiian Kingdom.
saw the trap which was laid for them. Va- dence of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Thus,
1. The provisional Cession of these Islands rious schemes and plans were proposed to while one English Lord was compelling
meet the trying exigency. At one time, it Kamehnmeha 111. to lower his flag, another
England.
In order to understand the peculiar cir- was proposed to cede the Islands to France, English Lord was assuring the King's Commstanoes under which this transfer was nnd nt another to Frnnce and the United missioners that the Hawaiian flag should be
tde, we should endeavor to dismiss from States jointly; but insuperable difficulties respected nnd acknowledged. Above these
r minds the history of all the islands of presented themselves. In vain was this earthly lords, there was the Lord of Lords,
the Pacific, for the last twenty years. The English party informed that London was the and the King of Kings, who was carefully
social and political condition of these Islands proper place to adjust these difficulties, and watching over the affairs of this little kingand other groups in the Pacific, is vastly that commissioners had been sent thither, dom.
I shall now pass over the chaotic, unsettled
different now from what it was in 1843. who would meet Mr. Charlton at the Foreign
Twenty years ago there was a most jealous Office. So outrageous and unjust were the and unpromising period from the 25th of
rivalry between England and France, with demands made upon this government, ac- February to the 31st of July, 1843. During
reference to possessions in Polynesia. The companied as they were with the threat of a that period however, the friends and enemies
strife was so strong and fierce, sharp and " broadside" from the Carysfort in case of of this kingdom were not idle. Messengers
bitter, with regard to the Society Islands, refusal, that Mr. Hopkins, in his recent were sent to Valparaiso to notify the British
mat it came very near involving the two work upon the Islands, is fully justified in Admiral, nnd also to the United States and
countries in war. In 1841, the British gov- saying that 'the first feeling induced by Europe, intelligence did not travel to and
ernment took forcible possession of New Capt. Paulet's communication was that of from the Sandwich Islands twenty years ago
Zealand, and established there an English dismay : the next, of indignation." The as it does now. Many months elapsed becolony, with Captain Hobson Governor. storm-cloud continued to gather blackness. fore a reply could bo expected. The British
During the following year, 1842, the French Self-respect, love of his people, and re- Commission, which was organized to admintook possession of Marquesas and the Socie- pugnance to do an act which would deprive ister the affairs of the Government of the
ty Islands, under circumstances which were irirn of his crown, induced the King to hold Islands, until these difficulties should be
esteemed a great outrage upon the rights of out. But what could he do ? What could settled, did not work satisfactorily, and more
the Aborigines. There was a strong and his chiefs do? What his foreign advisers? trouble seemed to be in store for the King
prevailing feeling that the French had simi- " On the side of their oppressors there was and his people. Some were hopeful but
lar designs upon these islands. .The famous power." It would be vain to resist. To the others were very desponding. While affairs
of the Artemise, Capt. Laplace, in 1839, honor of Dr. Judd, at this critical and trying were ip this unsettled state, it may well be
this impression upon the' minds of aril moment, a plan was proposed of making a imagined the arrival of H. B. M. ship Dubdid observers. In September, 1842, the provisional cession of these islands to the lin, bearing the broad pennant of Rear Adfofradf, commanded by Capt. Mallett. Representatives of the Queen of England. miral Thomas, was hailed with joy, amount-
:
Ine
!
I
Est
lud
Pisit
Ij
�THE r HI E Ml. SEPTEMBER, 1863.
67
ing to ecstasy, when it was announced that I public feeling. He removed with his suite on !of Europe acknowledged it as independent
he was resolved to tnnkc an immediate res- shore, took up his übode at the Government and sovereign. On many nccounts the year
toration of the flag. This glad news rapid- House, .Manna Kilika, where he remained 1843 may be viewed as the most important
ly sprend through the town. The joy of j for seven months, or until he could obtain in the annals of this Kingdom. Annus mtrthe people was unbounded. Very few in- replies to his dispatches from England, and abilis.
IV. The happy results of the Restoration
deed were the foreigners who did not parti- the arrival of General Miller as Consulcipate in the general exultation. " The life General for the Pacific. During this period and Independence of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
of the land" was now to be restored. The of his abode on shore, the Admiral mingled
I do not hesitate in making the open and
fat\t that good news wns so unexpected, only freely among the foreign community, wns n frank assertion that, in my opinion, it was a
increased the general joy. The Dublin ar- constant nttendunt upon public worship, and most fortunate and providential event, that
rived just five months and one day from the manifested a real interest in the welfare of the government wns restored to its former
cession. The necessary arrangements hav- the people, hence that deep nnd lasting im- positjA. It was not only restored, but esing been made, the 31st of July wns np- pression for good, thnt lie left upon nil clas- tablished upon a firmer basis, which has
pointed for lowering the British flag ant! ses. His conduct thus effectunlly produced been productive of incalculable good to all
hoisting the Hawaiian. I shall now pro- a kindly feeling among the people towards that classes residing upon these islands. Had it
country, the representative of which had on- not been restored, but Rome protective or colceed to speak
ly five months previously heaped upon this onial system been devised for administering
Restoration.
the
11. Of
and their Sovereign such marked in- the government.il affairs of this Kingdom, I
people
flag,
of
the
Hawaiian
The restoration
am fully convinced there would have been
and the re-establishment of the King of these dignities.
wur and bloodshed. We should have witthe
of
his
1(1.
rightful
enjoyment
islands, in
Achundedgment of Independence.
While the friends of this Kingdom were nessed scenes similar to those which have
privileges and immunities as nn independent
sovereign, were as unexpected as they were doing all in their power, in this part of the transpired at the Marquesas, Society Islands,
gratifying. The most sanguine only hoped world, to restore and maintain its integrity New Zealand, New Caledonia, New Holthat after lengthy negotiations this result and independence, others were laboring land, South Africa, India, America, or
would ultimately be secured. Although one equally hard on the other side of the globe. wherever Englishmen and Frenchmen have,
fifth of a century has rolled away since it Such an impression did Messrs. Richurds hoisted their flags, among a savage or halfwas my privilege to participate in those joy- and Haalilio make upon the authorities at civilized people. In making this assertion
ful scenes and to witness those gladsome Washington, that the President of the United I would not intimate that Englishmen or
events, yet so deep an impression did they States, in his message of December 31, 1842, Frenchmen arc any worse than the people
make upon my mind that it requires no vig- took the initiative of acknowledging the inde- of other nations. The same result, I think,
orous effort to recall bygone recollections. pendence of the Hawaiian Kingdom. The would have followed if Americans had acDuring u period of five months the minds of appointment of a Commissioner soon fol- quired the ascendancy. In the very nature
all classes of the people had been under a lowed. The Hawaiian commissioners and of things, a superior, powerful and dominant
strong pressure. Party feeling ran high. agents labored most faithfully with the race would not have fully respected and seNever before or since have I witnessed such Courts of England nnd France, and after cured the inalienable rights of Hawaiians.
of races. I
marked exhibitions of coldness and resent- much negotiation and delay, those two gov- There would have been a war could,
have
ment among the foreign residents of Hono- ernments entered into mutual engagements, do not believe it would, it it
lulu. All felt that some change would take acknowledging the independence of this been avoided. Hence during the Ins't twenof evil has
This highly important state ty years an immense amounthave
place, but what no one could predict. Some Kingdom.
the reNot
been
prevented.
merely
uneasy.
felt
hoped. Some feared. All
paper was signed in London on the 2Sth of sults been negatively good, but they have
Shakespeare says,
November, A. D. 1843. As this is a document esteemed of so much moment and con- been good positively. An opportunity has
Before the days ofohange, still it is so,
" llj
been nfforded for this government to carry
a divine instinct, men's minds mistrust
sideration, I shall quote yi it full:
out those plans of reform and re-organization
Kns'iing danger; as, by proof, wo see
The srater swell before a boisterous storm."
Hor Majesty, the Queen of the United King- which were then under contemplation, and
"
of Great Hrituin und Ireland, and His Mujcs- some
of which were actually initiated.
There was just that feverish state of feel- dom
ty, tho King of tho French, taking into consid- Would you learn respecting the nature and
ing in the public mind. Imagine then the eration the existence in the Sandwich Wands of a
joyful rebound and spontaneous out-burst of (Jovernment capable of providing for the regular- extent of those plans, go to the Foreign Ofthanksgiving, when it was announced that ity of its relations with foreign nations, huve fice, the Office of the Interior, the Treasury
Admiral Thomas had arrived, and within thought it right to engage, reciprocally, to con- Department, and the Board of Education.
an hour perhaps after his arrival, the glad sider tho Sandwich Islands us nn Independent Read and examine the records of those Denews was spread abroad, that the flag would State, and never to take possession, neither
pnrtments of Government, if you would
directly
under tho title of Protectorate, or learn something of what has been accombe immediately restored. He was prepared under anyorother
of
tho
terriany part of
form,
plished. Examine the records of the Suto do it the next day, and would have done
tory of which tliev aro composed.
and inferior courts, look at the records'
preme
so if the King had wished it. It was thought
The undersigned, Her Mujcsty's Principal
advisable that everything should be done Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and the of the " Board for Quieting Land Titles,"
with becoming decorum and pomp. The A in humidor Extraordinary M His Majesty the and at the Books of Doom's Day, under the
at the Court of Ixindon, care of Mr. Smith, or the Books of Record
Dublin arrived on the 26th of July, and the King of tho French,
ceremony ol restoring the flag took place on being furnished with tho necessary powers, here- under Mr. Brown. These archives of the
in consequence, that their said Majes- Hawniian
the 31st, amid the salvos of repeated broad- by declare,
Government abound with the
take rociprocully that engagement.
ties
sides from three English vessels of war, In witness whereof tho undersigned have most valuable and important historical docuand one American frigate. Ten days were signed the prosont deolurtition, und huvo affixed ments.
to festivities. Prisoners were released, thereto tho Scul of their Arms.
The most important feature of these chanrom the highest to the lowest there was
Done in duplicate, at Ixindon, tho 28th day of ges was the union of natives and foreigners
rejoicing. After the flag was hoisted, the November, in tho year of our Lord 1843. s.l in the executive, legislative and judicial
[l.
(Signed,) ABEKDKKN.
offices of this kingdom. The privileges of
King, attended by immense crowds of
ST. AULAIIIE, [l. s.j
citizenship was extended to foreigners. I
people, repaired to the large Stone Church,
In consequence of this voluntary, timely, am not aware as this same principle has
where public thanksgiving was rendered to
Almighty God. Amidst these festive scenes and public acknowledgment, on the part of been adopted in any other part of the world
two additional American vessels of war ar- these two great powers, this Kingdom has where copper-colored and white races have
rived, making in all six men-of-war,—three ever since been ranked among the civilized been brought in contact. Not only have the
English and three American, a larger naval and independent governments, entitled to all rights and privileges of the aborigines been
fleet than ever before had anchored in the rights, privileges and immunities of a better secured under the restored flag, but I
Hawaiian waters. Whnt seemed to make sovereign nation. Thus during the year « aintain, also, that foreigners have been beteverything pass off with delight, Admiral 1843, the flag of the Kingdom had been ter off, inasmuch as there was so great disThomas endeavored to do all in his power lowered and restored, the Kingdom ceded parity in numbers between the native and
to mollify and soften the irritated stat* of .md delivered back, and the Great Powers foreign population. The latter have enjoyee.
fiven
�68
THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 18153.
privileges and immunities under the native
government such as foreigners dwelling in
other Jands never dreampt of. His Majesty
Kamehameha IV., in his inaugural speech,
thus aptly and truthfully referred to the
enjoyed by foreigners: " His
lajesty Kamehameha Hid, now no more,
was pre-eminently the friend of the foreigners, and I am happy in knowing he enjoyed
your confidence and affection. He opened
his heart and hand with a royal liberality,
and gave tillhe had little to bestow <myou
little to ask. In this respect I cannot hope to
equal him, but though I may fall far behind,
I shall follow in his footsteps."
Under this government, the missionaries,
both Protestant and Catholic, have been allowed not only to carry forward their philanthropic enterprises unmolested, but encouraged therein to an extent that such bodies
have seldom experienced in the most civilized
and Christian nations on the globe. Look
at the apology of a Protectorate Government
at Tahiti, under which the English missionaries have been barely suffered to remain.
The last member of the London Missionary
Society—that pioneer Society in Polynesia
—it is reported is "bout to take his departure for England. Look at New Zealand—
there even the English Church Missionary
Society, has been almost at open war with
the Colonial Government. The missionaries have espoused the side of the Aborigines
and stood by them, while the Government,
in order to foster the Colony, has made flagrant inroads upon the rights of the natives
of the soil. War and bloodshed have been
the unhappy result. Thus you might circumnavigate the globe on a voyage of observation, and I do not believe you would find
on any island or continent an instance where
two races have met and lived together more
harmoniously than upon the Hawaiian Islands. The first drop of hostile blood is yet
to be shed, since those days to which I have
now called your attention. In reviewing
the past, I would most gladly draw a veil
over the deedsofthose whohave labored to destroy this people and nation. Many ot these
men have already come to an untimely end.
I would here repeat a remark which I made
eighteen years ago, when preaching on the
second anniversary of the restoration : " The
more I become acquainted with the history of
affairs at these islands, the sentiment becomes
more strongly impressed upon my mind,
that the Sandwich Islands is no field for
wicked men and opposers of truth and
righteousness, to think of practicing their
schemes before ' high heaven,' unless they
are willing to incur the awful risk of being
pursued, evefvip this world, by the retributive
justice of God."
While wicked men and opposers have
been afforded an opportunity for displaying
their real and animus, the friends of order,
good government and the native race have
enjoyed an excellent opportunity for, directly
and indirectly, exerting their good offices,
fn no spirit of boasting, can I point to the
strong and conservative influence of the American missionaries. It is not claiming for
them anything more than the future impartial historian will award them, to say it was
this element in the troubles of 1843, which
•emd as a mighty bulwark for this nation's
defence. Two individuals I would here re-
Srivileges
fer to, who hud been formerly connected with
the American mission. One of these, Mr.
Richards, was lubonng in Europe, and the
oiher, Dr. Judd, was laboring at these islands. In the providence of God, from their
knowledge of this people and their language,
they performed a task which no stranger
could have accomplished, however great his
learning or ability. In subsequent years
others were invited to offices of trust and responsibility in this government. The names
of Ricord, Lee, Wyllie, Andrews, Armstrong,
Jnrves, Hall, Robertson. Bates, Allen, and
others might lie mentioned who have I'nithfully and manfully labored for the good of
this nation. It has been their privilege to
witness the good and happy results of their
labors.
While thus reviewing the past, and looking forth upon the Nation's present condition.
I cannot but glance an eye forward to the
unknown future. The question naturally
arises, •' What is to come ?" What are our
future prospects? There are some who take
the most sombre views of prospective events,
while others look forward more hopefully.
While my mind is not altogether free from
anxiety, I am far from settling down into
despondency. Can we not trust that kind
Providence which has led us hitherto? Has
God carefully watched over this government
and nntion.down to 1863,and is He now going
to desert us t No. I believe His " banner
of love" is still over this people. Again, if
necessary, will He interpose his protecting
shield. New difficulties may arise, but let
us be prepared to meet them with a courageous heart and a firm trust in God. Surely each one of us may exclaim, in the language of the Psalmist. " The lines are fallen
unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a
goodly heritage." Let us evince our gratitude by laboring for the good of the people
among whom our let is cast, and in the language of another, •' go forth to meet the
shadowy future without fear, and with a
manly heart."
Most Remarkable Speech.—In the Advertiser of the 20th ult. was published extracts from a speech of the Hon. A. H.
Stephens, now Vice President of the Southern Confederacy. That speech was delivered
in a convention of the State of Georgia, before the Act of Secession was passed. He
put the subject in a clear light. He seemed
inspired for the occasion. Results have taken
place as he predicted. No Northern man
ever stated his view of the subject so strong.
If any of our readers can furnish a copy of
that speech, entire, we should be glad to see
it republished. It is a most remarkable
document. Read it.
Jeff. Davis' Library Captured—A letNew York Herald, of July 27th,
dated Jackson, (Miss.,) July 12th, says:
The library of JeffDavis was captured, comprising several bundles of private political
papers of the arch-traitor, and several letters
upon secession, of dates back to 1852. The
whole collection brings to light the history
of secession. There are letters from both
Northern and Southern traitors.
ter to the
Mr. Synge's Lecture.
It is no credit to a man to speak when
every one is speaking, or lecture when lectures are common, but when gentlemen are
willing to lead off they merit special thanks
from the public. Messrs. Mason and Synge
have set a good example to the literary gentlemen of Honolulu. The announcement
that Mr. Synge would lecture upon "some of
the humorists of the present century," created a pleasant surprise in our community,
so much of it as had not gone to set the volcano, or otherwise rusticate in different parts
of the islands. Considering the fact that so
many were absent, we think the audience decidedly large. After allowing the Queen's
Hospital to take ihc pecuniary avails,
amounting to more than $100, a fnr more
valuable result will be derived by the community nt large. It was exceedingly pleasant to listen to a speaker whose allusions,
readings and anecdotes indicated that he
was familiar with the writings of not only
" Scott, Irving and Lamb," but the whole
range of modern literary celebrities on both
sides of the Atlantic. When our neighbors
return from their summer excursions, we
hope an invitation will be extended to Mr.
Synge to repeat his lecture for the benefit
of the Queen's Hosbital, or some equally
worthy charity.
It was once our privilege to listen to a
literary address of the Hon. Edward Everett, whose polished style and classic language riveted the attention of the audience
for full two hours, but we think Mr. Synge's
lecture of one hour and forty minutes was
equally successful in arresting and retaining
the attention of the audience. The peroration we thought exquisitely neat and peculiarly happy. In the language ofanother
he remarked : " I have culled you a nosegay of flowers and have brought nothing of
my own but the thread which ties them."
As the beauty of a bouquet of natural flowers consists mainly in their selection and
arrangement, so we think Mr. Synge succeeded most admirably in his choice selection and sidlful arrangement of flowers
culled from the wide range of English and
American literature.
As an additional illustration of Lamb's
humor, the following specimen of autobiography is worthy of publication. We do
not remember to have met with any similar
literary composition which will at all compare with it for quiet humor and delicate
execution.
Charles Lamb's Autobiography.—The
following was published in the New Monthly
Magazine a few months nfter Lamb's death,
with the preface which precedes it:
" We have been favored, by the kindness
of Mr. Upcott, with the following sketch.
�THE
written in one of his collections by Charles
Lamb. It will be read with deep interest by
all, but with the deepest by those who had
the honor and the happiness of knowing the
writer. It is so singularly characteristic,
that we can scarcely persuade ourselves we
do not hear it, ns we read, spoken from his
living lips. Slight as it is, it conveys the
most exquisite and perfect manner and habits of our friend. For the intellectual rest
we hfi the veil of its noble modesty, and can
even here discern them. Mark its humor,
crammed into a few thinking words—its
pathetic sensibility in the midst of contnist
—its wit, truth and feeling.—nnd, above all,
its fanciful retreat at the close, under a phantom cloud of death :
Charles Lamb, born in the Inner Tcmp'e. 10th February. 1775; educated in
Christ's Hospital ; afterwards a clerk in the
East India House ; pensioned off from that
service, 1825, after thiny-three years service;
is now a gentleman at large; can remember
few specialities in his life worth noting, except that he once caught a swallow flying
(testa sua manu). Below the middle stature;
cast of face slightly Jewish, with no Judaic
tinge in his complexional religion ; stammers
abominably, and is therefore more apt to
discharge his occasional conversation in a
quaint aphorism or a poor quibble than in set
and edifying speeches; has consequently
been libeled as a person always aiming at
wit, which, al he told a dull fellow that
charged him wi h it, is at least as good as
aiming at dullness. A small eater but not
drinker; confesses a partiality for the production of the juniper-berry; was a fierce
smoker of tobacco, but may be resembled to
a volcano burnt out, emitting only now and
then a casual puff. Has been guilty of obtruding upon the public a talc in prose, called Rosamond Gray,"—dramatic sketch,
named " John Woodvil,"—a " Farewell Ode
to Tobacco,"—with sundry other poems and
light prose matter, collected in two slight
crown octavos, and pompously christened his
works, though in fact they were his recreations, and his true works may be found on
the shelves Leadenhnll st ret, filling some
hundred folios. He is also the true Elia,
whose essays are extant in a little volume,
published a year or two since, and rather
better known from that name without a
meaning than from anything he has done,
or can hope to do in his own. He also was
the first to draw public attention to the old
English dramatists, in a work called " Specimens of English Dramatic writers who lived
about the Time of Shakespeare," published
about fifteen years since. In short, all his
merits and demerits to set forth would take
to the end of Mr. Upcott's book, and then
not be told truly.
"'
"
He died
IS , much lamented.
Witness his hand,
Charles Lamb.
ISth April, 1827.' "
FRIKM), SEPTEMBER,
96 of the
689 of the
Southern Clergy!
French Clergy!!
6000 of the English Clergy!!!
This is rather u furmiduble array of clergymen. Let us now point out to our renders what they are doing or trying to do. The
ninety-six Southern clerpymen have published an appeal to the world against the manner in which the government of the United
States is trying to put down the rebellion in
the Southern Stales. Their nppeal is published in some of the newspapers. We met
with it in the N. Y. Times. It is worth
reading. Those clergymen protest against
being called rebels and traitors, but particularly do they protest against the Emancipation Proclamation. Our readers will find an
answer to this nppeal in the Independent of
June 18th. That is worth reading. Read
both sides.
The six hundred and eighty-nine French
Protestant clergymen have addressed the
ministers and pastors of all Evangelical denominations of England, Scotland and Ireland, to sustain President Lincoln's Emancipation proclamation, and otherwise exert
their influence against the triumph of the
government of Jeff. Davis, asserting that
" the triumph of such a cause would put
back the progress of civilization and of humanity a whole century. It would make
angels weep in heaven and demons rejoice
in hell." (See the appeal, in P. C. Advertiser, of August 20.)
Six thousand clergymen in Great Britain,
at trie latest accounts, had already signed
the nppeal. The work was going bravely
forward. No man, either clergyman or layman, in France, England or the Sandwich
Islands, can stand aloof and say that he has
no interest in the issues of this struggle. It
is a struggle in which the whole human
race has an interest and a very deep interest.
If the South succeeds then a principle is established that degrades every man who has
not a white skin! Let the South triumph
and the effect will be felt in the heart of
Asia, Africa nnd Hawaii. The triumph of
tne Southern rebels would, in the language
of the appenl of the clergy of France, •' enable the friends of the slave trade, and of slavery, in all lands, to hold up their heads,
ever ready as they are to reappear at the first
signal,—in Asia, in Africa, and in the great
cities of Europe. It would give a fatal blow
work of Evangelical missions," ice.
In addition we say, it would be a deadly
thrust at Hawaiians, because their King is
not a white man. Before men in Hawaii
nei, (including the Editor of the Polynesian,)
throw up their hats and shout for Jen. Davis,
we would suggest that they look out for the
consequences! Stand from under! Let
our neighbor beware ! In his issue of the
Bth ult. he rather tauntingly asks the Friend,
it no bowels for the South ?" meaning
"ofHas
course for white slave-holders. We now
ask the Polynesian, " Has it no bowels for
Southern slaves, Hawaiians and other colorto the
We are glad to learn that the publication
of the Hawaiian and English Dictionary, prepared by the Rev. L. Andrews, will
be commenced as soon as Mr. Whitney reed races ?"
turns from San Francisco.
69
1863.
Samoa or Navigator
Islands.
By the Hamburg schooner Kehrnrieder,
Captain Rachau, we have advices to the
27th of June, from the port of Apia, Upolu,
in the above group, from which we learn
that Mr. Augustus Unshelm has completed
various improvements which afford facility
ft) vessels to discharge or ship cargo, to repair, to heave down, und to refit generally.
The above-named gentleman has large and
commodious stores, and always keeps on
hand a supply of ship-chandlery. For the
convenience ofpassenger ships, bound from
these islands or from California, to the Australius, he has built a large iron scow, for the
purpose of supplying water with the utmost
dispatch. He has also completed large
scows capable of discharging or shipping 30
to 40 tons of cargo at one time. We learn
further that there is now running a regular
line of packets—comprising first-class vessels
of from 300 to 600 tons burden—from Apia
to London and Hamburg, thus offering facilities for the prompt shipment of cargo to
the home markets, which must prove acceptable to those of the whaling fleet desirous of
forwarding their oil to Europe under a neutral flag. Supplies of yams are also obtainable at the stores of Mr. Unshelm. One of
the chief improvements we note, is the erection of a large signal lantern, showing red,
blue and white lights, right opposite the entrance to the harbor, and at an elevation of
about 100 feet above the level ofthe sea.
The Desdemona, of New Bedford, Captain
Bates, had just sailed from Apia, with 800
barrels of sprm oil, and 35 months out.
The ship Cesar Godeffroy, Captain Fruchtenicht, (600 tons,) was loading for home.
We regtet to learn that several vessels
bearing the Peruvian flag, had been for some
weeks cruising amongst the Samoa and
neighboring islands, kidnapping natives. In
some instances force had been employed to
On
capture the unsuspecting islanders.
some of the smaller islands, out of populations numbering several hundreds, not more
than l&or20 people have been left, including the native missionary teachers. One
vessel on board of which dysentery had appeared amongst the unfortunate natives, had
run down to Sunday Island, in the neighborhood of New Zealand, where having landed
the sick, the disease spread so virulently
that the white settlers were nearly all carried
off. The few who survived have since removed to this port. The dead and dying
natives were left abandoned on the sands of
the beach, and the vessel started to kidnap
another cargo.
Letters withChaplain.—FTor homas Siglson,Coroner (2)
U-ls F. Potur. Cbsrtss Yanoh, Whas W. Cwt, Jobo A.
>taa, W. B. Bki.lT. Fvarss H. OfOss
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�THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1863.
70
Editor's Table.
Sstsntsxn Yiabs in Polynesia—Missionary Life,
Travels and Researches in the Islandsof the
PaclHc— By the Rev. George Turner, of the
London Missionary Society. London John
Snow, Paternoster Row. 1859.
:
In due time we shall have a very respectable series of books upon Polynesia. Every
year one or more is added to the list. A
few months ago we noticed Mr. Hopkins'
work upon the Sandwich Islands. We have
now lying upon our table, a new book on
the Samoan Islands, lying among the •' Isles
of the South." The writer of this work enjoys the reputation of having been a most
faithful and successful missionary under the
patronage of the London Missionary Society.
He was first stationed upon Tanna, one of
the New Hebrides, and subsequently removed to the Samoan or Navigators' Islands.
If our limits would permit we should furnish
our readers with copious extracts. The
history of Missionary efforts at Samoa
strikingly resemble those upon the Hawaiian
Islands, prior to the year 1843 or 1844.
By some of our readers it will be remembered that the Samoan mission was established by the Rev. John Williams, the Martyr of Eromanga. As a mission, it appears
to have been in the highest degree successful. The mission Seminary for educating
Samoans as missionaries to go to remote and
unevangelized islands, has been one of the
most prosperons educational institutions in
all Polynesia.
On pages 113 and 114, the writer thus
refers to his medical and surgical knowledge:
A little surgical knowledge which I had
"picked
up from a session at the anatomy
class in the Andersonian University of Glasgow, was all of service; I only wished that
I would
it had been more.
men
for
preparing
young
advise
all
strongly
Missionary work among a heathen people,
to devote a year of two at least almost exclusively to such matters." Our views exactly correspond with the writer, as we endeavored to present them in the XXXVIIth
Morning Star Paper, see Friend, Nov., 1861.
This is a subject quite too much overlooked
by young men in the Theological Seminaries
of England and America, who are looking
forward to a missionary life. If a missionary candidate is pressed for time, let him cut
short his theological term of study, and devote one or two years at least to the study
of medicine. The reasons for this course
are fully apparent to all who become practically acquainted with missionary life
among an ignorant and uncivilized people.
directors of missionary societies, seting and sending out missionaries, should
ist upon medical knowledge as an essenI qualification in a missionary candidate.
* * *
Pc
On pages 609 and 510, we find the following reference to four Natives of the Island of Lifu, situated near New Caledonia,
who were once visitors at Honolulu, (see
Friend, January and October, 1869.)
" The four natives of Lifu, to whom I
have already referred as being on board our
vessel, now rejoiced to find themselves once
more on their native shore. There is a tale
connected with these four young men which
makes us ashamed of our country. They
say they were decoyed from their island by
a sandal-wooding vessel from Sydney, upwards of three years ago. They had gone
on board to sell some things, were battened
down in the hold, and let up on deck next
day when their island was all but out of
sight. They were nearly a year on Espirito
Santo, cutting and cleaning sandal-wood,
and were then taken to Ascension, of the
Caroline Group, and sold for pigs, yams and
firewood. They were rated according to
size, age, etc., and fetched from two to five
pigs, and a proportionable quantity of yams
and firewood for each man. There were
ten of them in all. After a time, six managed to run away, and escaped to Hongkong, where five of them died. The remaining four might still have been in slavery on Ascension, but for the kind help of
the American missionaries there, together
with Captain Thompson, of the whaling-ship
" China." The captain bought off two of
them, and the other two were redeemed
partly by their own earnings, and partly by
the missionary. They were then taken to
Honolulu. The Rev. S. C. Damon and
others kindly attended to them at that place,
until Captain Manchester generously took
them to Rarotonga, there to await the arrival of the " John Williams," One of them
speaks English pretty well. Mr. Williams,
the British consul at Samoa, has taken down
the deposition of the young man, and reported all at the proper quarter. In the course
of our voyage we trace the name of the
vessel, and also that of her captain and supercargo. The Lifu people had long given
up these four young men as dead, and their
restoration was no small addition to the joy
occasioned by the arrival of the missionaries. Two of them are of high rank in the
bay where we anchored, and it was affecting
to see how the people clung to them, listening to their tale, and following them wherever they went."
The London press of every shade of
opinion pay a very high tribute to the name
and reputation of " Stonewall" Jackson. It
is said that he combined in his person the
intellect and religious enthusiasm—without
the fanaticism—of Oliver Cromwell, the
strategic ability and rapidity of the execution
of Bonaparte, and the patriotic devotion of
Havelock.
In consequence of the death of the
younger Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the
Carroll Estate is now settling up. Of three
hundred slaves belonging to the estate, all
but one hundred and forty have run away.
The appraisers valued those at $6 apiece,
while a leading slave-holder of Baltimore
declared that he would not give $500 for the
Fate of a Godless Town.—Some German infidels founded a town in Minnesota,
which was named New Ulm, stipulating
that no church should ever be placed on the
town plot on pain of its reversion to the original owner. The settlers spent their Sabbaths in revelry, and threatened to hang or
drown any preachers who should disturb
them with the gospel. On one Sabbath last
summer they made an effigy of the Saviour,
and burned it on the public street. Before
the next Sabbath the Indian outbreak began,
and the savages assaulted the impious community, and destroyed between 150 and 200
houses, completely desolating the place.
The dance hall, which escaped the general
wreck, was afterwards used as a place of religious worship by the volunteer troops who
were stationed there, and the gospel of Jesus
was thus preached in the very place where
his religion had been scorned, and he so
grossly insulted and reviled.
The Boston Advertiser has a letter
from Egypt giving further particulars of the
discovery of the source of the Nile by the
English travelers, Spekc and Grant. It is a
lake near the equator, and the discoverers
have loyally named it Lake Victoria. These
bold tourists entered Africa from the East
Coast, and are now coming down the Nile,
so that we ought soon to have full details.
The discovery of itself does not do much in
the woy of practical advantage, but as according to history the question was agitated
2,300 years ago and has been in doubt ever
since, it is gratifying to have it settled at last.
The Anglo-African enumerates the
colored troops now in service as follows:—
General Thomas' recruits, 11,000; under
General Banks, 3,000; in Kansas, 1,000; in
South Carolina, 3,000; in North Carolina,
3,000 ; under Gen. Rosecrans, 5,000; under
Gen. Schofield, 2,000; Massachusetts regi-
1,200; in the District of Columbia,
800—total 30,000. There are also 5,000
colored men in the navy.
ments,
Sleep.—Dr. Trall says the great secret of
the superior health of the English, is the
greater amount of quiet sleep. The Americans, as a nation, are wearing out for want
of rest.
Dr. Trail, are the Sandwich Islanders
dying out for the want of sleep ?
The ship Resolution, in which Capt.
Cook left England on his second voyage
around the world in 1772—ninety years
since—is now at Demerara waiting a cargo.
Rev. Dr. Farley, who has retired
from the pulpit of the Unitarian society in
Brooklyn, after a pastorate of twenty-one
years, has received $26,000, as a parting
present.
What fame is worth is shown by the
fact that a portrait of the rebel President has
just been published in Pans, with tnis inscription : Mr. J. Davids, President of South
America." "
Stonewall Jackson's sister is a loyal
lady. She said she would rather know that
he was deed than to have him a leader in
the rebel army.
�71
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Wreck of the "Anita," and
Loss of Lives.
From our ralued correspondent, Mr. A.
Unshclm, Hamburg Consul at Apia, Samoan
Islands, we have received the following particulirs relating to the wreck of the Anita,
and the probable loss of several passengers
and the crew. Among the passengers we
notice with feelings of deep sorrow the
names of our old friends and acquaintances,
Captain and Mis. Gardner, of Nantucket,
and also two children of Mr. Pritchard.
Hereafter should additional particulars come
to light, we hope our correspondent will not
fail to communicate the same.
The Hamburg schooner Anita, bound
from Feejee to Samoa with a cargo of cocoanut oil, was lost in a tremendous hurricane
on the 12th of January last. The vessel is
supposed to have been Inst between Vavou
and Savage Island, (Friendly Island Group.)
On board of the Anita were Captain and
Mrs. Gardner, of Nantucket, proceeding to
Samoa, where Captain Gardner had
appointed U. S. Consul. On board were
also a sister and two children of Mr. W. P.
Pritchard, H. B. M. Consul at Feejee, (son of
the Consul formerly of Tahiti.) Mr. Pritchard was sending his family to Samoa, to
proceed in one of Mr. Unshelm's vessels to
England. In the meantime, in happy ignorance of the fearful blow impending over
their heads, Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard subsequently took passage in the Cheetah, of Sydney, to rejoin their family, as they hoped, in
Samoa, with the view of all proceeding together homewards. On the trip from I'eejee to Samoa, the Cheetah called at Haapai,
Friendly Islands, and while receiving cargo,
Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard were invited to remain at the mission house. On the morning after their arrival, they took a walk on
the beach, along the sea-shore. They had
not gone many yards when they observed
something floating over the reef. They
watched it as it came nearer. "It is a
box," they said. A moment more and it
was washed to their feet. They recognized
,
it. " It is our Patty's box from the Anita,'
•aid the husband to his wife. This was the
only tbing washed ashore on this island
from the wreck.—and here Mr. and Mr*.
Pritchard first heard of their fearful loss.
This box seems to have been sent a silent
messenger from the lost, to whisper "the
mighty sea has engulphed us—the fearful
hurricane has swept over us !" And this is
all tbey have been able to trace of those so
dear and so precious to them. Subsequently the hull of the vessel was drifted ashore,
•n one of the neighboring islands, dismasted,
fall of water, without a trace of the fate of
the unfortunate crew, but with cargo intact
Altogether it is n><*t mysteries**, ease.
*
The only hope that now remains—after a
most thorough search on tr\\ the islands anywhere within the scope of the hurricane—is
that some pushing vessel may have taken the
people off the wreck, and with this "forlorn
hope," Mr. Pritchard and his must amiable
lady proceedfd to England in the Cesar
Godeffroy. To a fond mother and nn affectionate father, how terrible has been this
blow.
Forty Years
a Wanderer.
Some months or rather years ago. we became acquainted with it person residing upon another island, who represented that he
hod been many years away from home,
without once communicating with hisfriends.
He had repeatedly written but could get no
replies. We endeavored to assist the man,
and by a late mail received a long letter
from one of It is brothers. Il nppears that all
his friends had removed from his native
town, in Massachusetts, and were living in
various pans of New York and Vermont.
His mother still lives, a venerable old Inciy
of more than forescore. We have now letters to forward. Our friend left Boston in
ISSJ3, and has during forty yenrs been residing in various parts of the '• South Seas,"
and upon the Sandwich Islands. We mention the facts to encourage others to write to
their friends. Let not long absence from
home discourage any one from writing.
Your friends will gladly hear from you. Let
them learn your whereabouts.
A Friendly Word from an Englishman.
—While English papers are burdened with
editorials and letters, " long drawn out," disparaging to the cause of liberty, emancipation and the cause of the North, it is refreshing to meet with an occasional paragraph,
from some English pen, indicating that the
writer entertains an appreciative view of the
mighty struggle now going forward in America. The following we copy from a letter
of Prof. Newman, of England, to one of his
American correspondents:
"I am sorry to feel how low in my estima»e many of the English gentry, aristocracy and statesmen have fallen, not only as
to their morality, but as to their foresight.
Those who have substantially come round to
your side—who can no longer help seeing
that the success of the South would have
been a curse to humanity—still go on moaning about the bloodshed and the ravage in a
tone of equal disapproval, and cannot yet
onderstand that this is a necessary result of
the fansticism of the South, which alone is
to blame; nay, not alone—Englishmen who
have fostered the South, share the blame
largely."
The North and its friends have only to
wait. The future historian will set these
points all right. The cause of secession will
not appear in a very favorable light a few
years hence. The materials of history are
imaturing very fast
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT
OF HONOLULU.
S. I.
AKKIVAI.S.
July Sl—Am ship Asterlon, liunl. ISitays frm San Frsnrlsri,
Aug.
en route for llowUinu'a Islaiul. Anchored uutslile. Salle,! Auku-i 3.
I—Russian steamer Hymla. Bassarguine, 14 days from
Sau Francisco.
10—Am hark A A Blrirldge, Bennett, 15 days rrom Kso
Francisco, en mule tor shanghae. Anchored outside, and sailed SMtnedsy.
1" -Usui trading brume R>hrwle,ler, Rachau, 44 dys frm
Apia, Navigator's Inland.
Jo—Russian.team corvette Calavala, Oeltouchln, Is dys
from llukotiaili, Japan.
27—Bremen ship Kit-na, Bremer, 13*2 dys from Bremen,
with iiiilbi- to 11 Jlai-kf.Id ft Co.
20_Brlllsh >le*l schimner llomltlls, (Iriffiths, 131 dys frm
l.iv,T|NH>l, (121 ily» frm Holyhead,) with mdse to
Janion, (Jreen A Co.
30— Am Irark Comet, Smith, 14 dys from San Francisco,
with mdse to W ileus, Richards A Co.
HEI'AKI I KK.S.
Aug. ll—Russian itmr Ryada, Bassarguine, for Shanghae.
24— Sell Manuokawal, Aleut, for Marquesas lslauils.
PASSENGERS.
From San FHAxriw-o—|»er A A Kldridire, August 10—J It'sor, Frank Kc.or. For Shanakue: (from
W Copeland.
For MAngrrjAs Island*—per Mnnuokawai, August 21—Rev
B W Parker.
From Livsarnol—|>er Domt 111, August 29— Mr Hyde, wife
and 3 hlhlrru, Miss Clinton, Miss time., Mrs Caltauach, Miss
Cattsuach. Mr Klkingum—lo.
From Sab Fhanciscii— Jier Comet, August 30—0 Wood and
daughter. I'io Dias, II Hart, 0 tenuis, 0 Gray, C Lyons, J WilkiTsi.n, J S„.,my, J X Connolly, A isjlor, Mrs C Stewart and
•I children- 14.
•
DIED.
IMIIIIM fc Portland. Maine, June20th, IM3, Mr. S. f.
InKriihmii. inrt-'ltifi J earn, father of uur fellow tuwusituii, Mr.
Q. H. C liiKruham.
I'sitKz—ln Honolulu, August 22. J"hn Ptnx. of Valparaiso,
ClilU-, aged aliout 30 years. He first arrivt-<l at theau Islands
in 1547.
MARRIED.
SrrN.KK—Haix—ln Kulnalul, N«rth K<in», Hawaii, August
10. 18rt3, Uy the Rev. J. o. Paris, at the mid. nee ul Hit hrhle'i
rather. George t. Sjtencer to Mary Jr.llen, daughter of Chatlea
Hull, Esq.
Information Wanted!
Respecting, Arnold R. Auttin, of Providence, R. 1., who
left the"lit,- Kodnmn, itlw.ut 18tVl at Honolulu
IVrht.pi Capt
S]>"ii'tT iinty recall tlili mat), if So, pl-a-e i.-ornmunlc-rile with
Mrs. C. B Austin of Providenre or alitor of the Friend.
Re*|>ecting Octaviu* Bijftk. who, on the i'M\ of January,
1H47, Rt Tahiti, shipped "ii hoard the Kratich whaleship
md wan dlschurged hL Honolulu, thi* IBi'i of
" Ferdinand"of same
year li-a family have not sl.,ce heard
li.r.niin r,
from him. II s father, D. 0. filyth, resid-a In Oawawaassr,
Kaitx, Kngland. Any Information will be gladly received by
the editor, or R.C Wyllle, Ksq.
Respecting George F Mrhniyht, of Wctroewter, Mans., who
came out In ih« ■ .Mary Milder. In lr-60, and sutist-qurnt.y
■ nipped on hoard of (he " Pacific," now In the Nonh Pacific.
Hhould he riait the islands, he U requested to call upon the
Chaplain, and communicate with hn mother, Nn Harriet Mc
'*
Knight.
Re-neciin* Jam** Reilty, formerly mate of brig ''Josephine."
Any Information will he gladly trosiv d by the chaplain, or by
hit brother, Daniel Keflly, care Matthew McPortan, 607 Water
Street, New York.
R spectlng Francti D Mcttvena. who la »uppoeed to he oo
board ship » Navy." Aa* lahia-stliin will be gladly ■waived
by the Kditor, or hla stater. Mr*. A. M- Urovae, No. 11 Newton
Place, Boston, Maae.. care of Mr. James Uroves.
Respecting Alonto John App/eton,o( Klttery, Maine, who
haa been reported at Honolulu, oo board wUaleehlp " I'hoenli."
Any information will gladly be received by the Kditor, or Mr.
ICdwln 8. Appteton, Klttery, Nary Yard Vintage, Maine, L H.
Keapectlng Henry Ayoh/otd. Any person having ktiowMgs
of this individual, (a native of London, Kngland.) wh" arrived
at Ne i London July SO, 1*46, In the ship Charles Carroll,"
fr'iui Desolation Island, will l>e remunerated by communicating;
the information to Henry P. Haven, New Loudon, Conn., or to
the Kditor of the friend
Respecting Robert L*Roy MeOinnpt. He halls from Band
more, aud was ou buardthe ".iilv. rrtiar" when she was wrecked
upon a guano Island In IMO. lis returned to Honolulu, vi
sinoe that dais do louiitswaoshas beenrec-.lved lYuca him. Any
laMinSjllim will ba taanWuliy received by his mother Myo.
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57
FREIND
THE
3J_j Serifs, Hoi. 12, $«. B.}
shores of Brazil, and several of the West
India Islands. Our fim acquaintance with
Mr. Qarvrtt, the Amiricun Nuturalist
.">"
rhirly-tlrsl"
57 him was formed in 1846 or '47, when he
Tl
Kditnr's Table—"Liberty and Loyalty"—An Onition
08
A (fiance ittbs hat Halt Oratory of Hawaii nci
68. .V.I was attached to the L. B. Jenny, a sperm
A New Peril lor the Church of Kntilanil
.VI
.V.I whalcship.
AmericanSchool lliris
During that voyage, he was
Irrepressible Conlliet"
The
60
*'
Agalo
Colenso
'id absent four years and a half, visiting various
(10
Oov. Kekuannoi, riuipluiii ol the Dny
Suilor Turned Kdltor
61 parts of Polynesia and the East Indies. He
The Kinj,' of MaduKiiscitr Crowned Himself
61 returned from that long voyage, and his
No Intoxication on restoration Day
61
War's Quiet nnd Tender Side. Marina New.., fa
64 specimens of shells attracted much attention
among the naturalists of the United States.
F]_ll_ND.
Subsequently, he visited Florida and the
West Indies. By some of our readers, it
ATJ(. T "ST ■!. 18011.
will be recollected that he made a voyage in
the
American
Garrett,
Mr.
Naturalist. the Morning Star, and during his absence
explored the island Apaiang, of the KingsWe are glad
to meet our old acmill
Group, and Ebon, of the Marshall Islquaintance, Mr. Garrett, after an absence of
ands.
We
three years to the Society Islands.
have, in former times, alluded in our columns
He is now contemplating a still more extensive
voyage among the South Sea Islands,
to the scientific explorations and researches
ihe Marquesan, Navigator, Friendof this gentleman.
including
During the last seven
or eight years, he has been employed by the ly and Fejee Groups. A period of not less
Corporation of Harvard University, Cam- than five or six years will be occupied in these
bridge, under the direction of the celebrated new explorations. He is now perfecting
Professor Agasste.
For several years, he himself in the photographic art, as he will
was engaged in collecting specimens of nat- go prepared to take views of natural scenery,
ural history, principally those of the various animals, and the inhabitants of those remote
fishes of these Islands. In May, 1860, he regions. Hereafter his researches will emleft for the Society Islands, and there he brace a wider range than they have hitherto
has been since engaged.
He has visited done. Most assuredly we wish him success
every island, and every valley and reef of in this new region of the globe which he
every island, collecting specimens of shells, hopes to explore. True genius is modest.
fishes, and every variety of animals and Most emphatically is this true of Mr. Garinsects.
The extent of his collection may rett. Unless we are much mistaken, he is
be indicated by the fact, that he has used doing the work and others are reaping the
three hundred gallons of alcohol in preserv- glory ! He has never published any work,
ing these specimens. He has collected over and yet has furnished a vast amount of use400 different species of fish. Each one of ful materials for others to embody in their
these is carefully painted from life. Some publications. He pursues these studies from
of bis drawings, which we have examined, his love of the work, and we could wish that
are executed with great skill and taste. The he was deriving a pecuniary benefit at all
number of his specimens which were for- adequate to the immense labor and toil
warded from the Society Islands, would not which he has undergone. It is no idle play
to spend one's life rambling over reefs or in
fall below ten thousand.
Mr. Garrett has devoted his life to enter- caves, among Polynesian fishenpen, under a
prises of this nature. When u boy of six- broiling tropical sun, or living in native huts,
teen, he shipped as a sailor and explored the and transporting tons of specimens from islCONTENTS
For I busesl. i si;::.
THE
{CnbStrits, M2fl.
Honolulu, August 4, i863.
Finn.
and to island, where the means of conveyance are rare and insecure. During our own
trip to Micronesia, we saw enough of savage
life to convince us that a Naturalist, with
such aid as he can obtain at the islands, is
compelled to undergo an amount of labor,
expense and hardship, which would discourage a man of ordinary ability. Mr. Garrett's
modesty we know would object to our making the public statement, but we are bold to
assert
that there are but few men in the
world whose labors are intrinsically of more
value to the cause of natural history. Take
for example, his late exploration of the Society Islands. It is undoubtedly more thorough and important than that of any English,
French or American exploring expedition
that ever visited those islands. Should he
ever return from the voyage upon which he
is about to start, we hope the corporation of
Cambridge University, or the Smithsonian
Institute, or some other of our great National
Institutions, will invite him to enjoy a pors
tion of their income, and make him a peni
sioner for life. We are confident no explorer
is more worthy of their notice, or has contributed more largely to widen the sphere of
science and knowledge. We are afraid his
modesty will prevent him from urging his
claim, and some less deserving man will
enjoy the bounty.
The Thirty-First.
The Twentieth Anniversary of the Resto-
ration of the Hawaiian flag, by Admiral
Thomas, has just been celebrated with unwonted enthusiasm. Music lent its charms,
a procession its imposing display, an oration
its power, a feast its satisfaction, and powder
|ts noise, to mark the occasion. About two
thousand Hawaiians were present at the
feast. The Stone Church was crowded to
lißten to the eloquent oration of the Hon. R.
G. Davis. We are glad to learn that the
public will be favored with its publication,
and we hope in English as well as Hawaiian. For a full report of the proceedings, we
refer our readers to the Polynesian, and the
forthcoming Advertiser.
�THE KRIL .\ D , AUGUST, 1863.
58
so rapidly;— Freedom fosters patriotism,
and liberty is not incompatible with Loyalty."
Liberty ano Lovaltv —An Oration, delivered
There was one feature of the address
July 4th, It'tirS, to the Auiurican Residents
ui'Honolulu, Hawaiian Island*—By Hey. E.
which
greatly surprised us, or with more
Corvtin, Pastor of Fort Street (Jliuroh.
we might say, there was one fea1863.
propriety
Honolulu: Printed by H. M. Whitney.
of the address essentially wanting ; we
ture
We heard this address with interest. The
refer to the want of all reference to the great
orator ol the day performed his part of the
question of emancipation of the slaves and
programme of the performances in a manner the
President's proclamation. In no part of
which reflected honor upon his country and
the
is there an allusiohto the slavery
address
upon himself. The Country Parson, in one
the orator need not have
question.
Surely
of his essays, concerning the art of putting
4,000,000
been
told
that
of his countrymen
the
things," says that much depends upon
were
not
born
free
and
equal with himself.
way an idea or thought is put. Now we
to our ideas of an address on the
According
thought and still think Mr. Corwin put the
4th of July, A. D., 1563, we think that
question of secession to an intelligent Eng- there
surely should have been some reference
lishman in a way that was quite forcible :
to
this
great, vital and ull-engrossing topic.
•• But, with the most refreshing political
We
cannot
see how it could have escaped
asked,
Was
not
verdancy, we are
peaceful
secession possible ? No, when the faction- the orator's attention on such an occasion.
ists had once determined upon armed secesPresident Lincoln's Emancipation Proclasion, and had already initiated a violent rup- mation stands beside the Imperial Ukase of
ture, it was not possible. Ask any intelli- the
Emperor Alexander, giving liberty to
gent Englishman, our nearest kinsman by
virtue of the good Saxon blood which flows millions of Russian serfs. The history of
in his veins and ours, every drop ol which nations grants to their supreme rulers but
is pledged to liberty and loyalty,—ask any few opportunities of thus immortalizing their
intelligent Englishman whether the peacea- names—the names of President Lincoln and
ble or even the violent dismemberment of
Great Britain is possible, and do you doubt the Emperor Alexander will never die
what he would s.iy, if he were not too in- among the exultant millions of their emancidignant to speak ? Propose to him to bisect pated fellow men. Be assured posterity
England and Srotland by a deflected meri- will do them ample justice, and enroll
dian drawn from Portsmouth to John them'among the few Washingtons of manO'Groats, so as to leave Birmingham, Liverkind. Party spirit may for a time repool and Glasgow OYI the one side, and fuse
to give President Lincoln's EmanciLondon, Leeds and Edinburgh on the other:
or it he please, we will chop off all that pation Proclamation the place to which pospart of the Island north of the railway from terity will assign it in American history, but
Carlisle to Newcastle-upon-Tyne : so mak- that is of little moment. It will live. It is
ing a thousand-fold more feasible boundary now bringing forth fruit. It is unquestionathan that between the loyal and seceding
states, and what then will every true Briton bly the great state paper of his presidency.
say of the right or the possibility of a peace- This proclamation has houghed the hamful separation ? Noble, lion-hearted Old string of the Southern war-horse, and comEngland! She loses not her hold upon pelled his rider to lead his steed limping
one foot of her territory if any expense of
from the battle-field. It has touched the
treasure or of blood can (invent it.
*> What if the benignant government under main chord of old England's harp, and made
which we live should suddenly be confronted it no longer discourse to the tune of " Dixie,"
with a grand eruption of disloyalty on the but send forth strains harmonizing with the
Island of Hawaii: or what if the Island of song of the Star-Spangled BaViner." It is
"
Maui should claim the right to secede from
the rest of the group: who doubts whether uniting the whole North as it never was beKamehameha IV. would dispute that right, fore united. It is essentially quickening the
and if occasion required, would, in main- rising tide of Emancipation in the border
taining the integrity of his kingdom, rival states. It has struck to the very heart of
the valor of its illustrious founder ? Who
the
doubts whether, in such an improbable event, rebeldom. It is to the ebony race what
Declaration
the
ivory
of Independence was to
he who has been so highly honored during
his peaceful reign by the friendship of for- race. The Heroes of '76 vindicated that
eign powers, and by none more highly than immortal document declaring all (white)
the American Government, would find men free and equal," but now" the federal
himself sustained not less by their sympathy
are vindicating the principle that "all
and support in war ? Need I ask who doubts armies
men
and colored) are free and equal."
(white
whether the American residents, than whom
he has no more loyal friends, and who so Under these circumstances we cannot but
largely out-numberall other foreign residents, express our surprise that our orator did not
would be among the first to frown upon any bestow even a passing allusion to this imattempt to dismember this prosperous and mortal
state paper of President Lincoln, or
happy kingdom ? This is one of the many
one paragraph to that branch of the
devote
lessons which the world has been learning
during these two years of conflict and of Federal army which is destined to number
progress, in which history has been written a hundred thousand in a few months. We
Editor'sTable.
"
have no idea this great struggle will cease
until the colored man is treated as a man,
and no longer crushed under such laws as
those of South Carolina and other slave
states.
PHaAtGshlnefCHceaonwturiynf ei.
A
DECLAMATION UV 0. DOLE, 01 KOLOi.
Judging from the past history of these
islands, what have we not a right to expect
in the future ?
Our advancement, indeed, cannot be compared with the magical growth of that miracle of the nineteenth century, California,
which in a few short years, from an almost
unknown wilderness, has sprung into being,
a rich, a powerful State. Our progress has
been more slow ; but, by comparing the past
with the present, it will seem scarcely less
wonderful.
Let us glance back through the vista
of fifty years, and view for a moment the
prospect which 1812 presents to our sight.
Let us peer into the gloomy darkness,
into the black night of barbarism, which
enveloped this nation, and brooded over these
shores like a storm cloud. We shall then
be enabled to judge of the advance of this
people in civilization, untrammeled by slander
or prejudice. We shall then be forced to
acknowledge that the present state of the
nation, which might appear to a superficial
observer to be but a small improvement on
heathenism itself, is, when compared with
its for er degradation and woe, like the
glory of the rising sun after the deep shades
of midnight.
What was the political and social condition of the Hawaiians hall a century ago ?
There have been writers who have, with
all the allurements of romance, portrayed the
innocence and simplicity and happiness of
savage life in the island world. They have
drawn, with exquisite beauty, pictures of
sunny skies, and fairy isles, always clothed
in the richest verdure, and resting calmly on
the bosom of the placid ocean, whose blue
waves breaking gently on the snowy sands,
eternally murmur melodious songs of joy.
They have sketched the tall waving cocoanut trees, and the silver waterfall, enjeweled with bright rainbows.
They have
thrown voluptuous beauty and grace around
the naked forms of the inhabitants, who,
with no cares to perplex and no wants to be
gratified, revel in pleasure and contentment
unalloyed; who ride on the foam-crested
surf, or dance with gay delight on the green
turf at the brink of the crystal stream.
These fanciful writers have represented
the fat and lazy chiefs as the personifications
of nobility and dignity ; and have attributed
to them a father's love and tenderness for
their child-like subjects, which is unknown
among the jealousies and ambition of civilized life. But truth tells a different story.
She blots out, with her impartial brush, the
brightest and most captivating parts of the
picture, and leaves in their place dark and
heart-rending scenes of superstition, and
vice, and cruelty, which seem all the more
dreadful because existing on such beautiful
isles, fit abodes for pure love and virtue.
This nation, in former times, was compos-
�59
THK FRIEND, AUGUST, 1863.
Feudalism was universal. The power to more holy and pure than in the cloudy obI
oppress and exact was delegated by the scurity of Milu.
Nature has lavished her richest gifts upon
ruling despot to the high chiefs, who owned
vast tracts ol land under him ; they, in their these islands. She has given us a warm
turn, handed it down to the petty tyrants, and effulgent sky. Our climate is a perthe Konohikis. who, instead of sympathizing petual summer where the cold nnd sleet
with the class from which they were selected, come not. Our atmosphere is as fresh and
enforced their commissions with even great- delightful as the balmy gales of Paradise.
What country upon earth is better adapted
er cruelty than their superiors.
for
the dwelling-place of a prosperous, conThe extent of the terrible power with
which the chiefs and priests were invested, tented, happy people ? May the next fifty
of
was most acutely felt when the terrors of the years more than fulfil the expectations
the
most
hopeful.
awful kapu were thrown over the land. The
most solemn kapus were often thirty or forty
A new Peril for the Church of Engdays in duration, and barbarously strict.
land.
—There are signs about us that the
Not a word must be spoken. Not a sound
Established
Church is entering upon a difbreak
the
death-like
stillness
must
which
brooded over the village and over the island. ferent ordeal from any she has yet gone
It is no doctrinal crisis, no secesThe dogs could not bark, nor the fowls through.
sion,
no
no judgment in the Ecclesiasrow,
cackle, or crow, upon the pain of death. To
noiseless,
prevent it the former were muzzled ; and the tical Courts. It is a perfectly
this;
It
is
and
ordeal.
quiet,
practical
simply
immured
calabashes.
canoe
latter
Not a
in
men
of
education
and
number
of
that
the
could skim over the waves. No one could
is beleave his home—Home did I sny ? Ah ! social position who enter into orders
and that
there were no homes here at that dark coming less and less every year,
up by an inferior
period. Home is a concomitant of religion the void has to be filled literates,"
who have
and civilization. There were abodes then ; class, commonly called "
This change is
but they were bestial abodes of pollution and been at the Universities.
If it continues to
vice. They were habitations of misery and now going on rapidly.
advance
the
the
last three or four
in
ratio
of
of unholy passion. Society was a vast,
in a very few years' time University
years,
sea
of
and
pestilential
corruption
surging,
defilement, wherein existed all manner of men will be the exception in the Cnurch.
heathen god.
than half the ordinations of the DioBetween the chiefs and the common peo- abominations. Marriage was unknown. More
Litchfield, and nearly half those of
cese
of
As
an
ilan
common.
The
unnatural
impassable
gulf.
Polygamy was
ple there was
this time, were of literates."
Winchester,
aristocrimes of infanticide and parricide stained
lustration of the rigor with which the
are
to look serious. The
beginning
Things
of
separathis
hands
of
and
children
gulf
lords
maintained
with
blood
the
parents
cratical
perhaps more
Established
Church
depends,
facts
be
adduced.
may
tion, one -or two
in every hamlet of the land. Woman was than
in the world,
religious
body
other
any
From the earliest times down to the reign of the drudge of man, the despised victim of
its clergy for its
the
social
of
position
upon
is
a
secure,
no
instance
known
of
life
was
never
Kamehameha 1.,
his lust. Human
the clergy, as a body,
man of plebeian blood, who had risen to the either from the requirements of the bloody influence. Should
image of
rank and power of a chief. In all the tu- priests, or from the avarice of a chief, or then, lose caste, and should the
which
they at
combination
particular
that
wars,
and
by which from the jealousy of a neighbor. The law
mults, and insurrections,
and
of
professional
activity
exhibit
the nation had been agitated from time im- of retaliation was the only hindrance to present
and good education
earnestness
with
polish
class
has
man
lower
memorial, no
of the
crimes of every name.
image which tells now so powerfully
been known to rise to eminence and dignity, If such was the past of Hawaii nei,—and —an
upon the national mind—be lost, it is imposof
that
class.
a
If
was
the
spirit
so crushed
this is but a faint sketch,—how great is the
to tell what might be the ultimate
common native crossed the shadow of a contrast between it and the halcyon days of sible
_lts of such a change.— London Times.
chief, or put on his malo, or stole from him, the present! How remarkable has been the re
the penalty in each case was immediate change ! How marked the progress ! EngAmerican School Girls.—I do not know
death.
land possesses a retrospect almost as dismal; any contrast that would be more surprising
and
difference
between
the
upper
The
but she now stands proudly among the most to an Englishman, up to that moment ignolower classes was so marked that they ap- glorious nations of earth.
rant of the matter, than that which he would
peared like two very dissimilar races.
are now free and indepen- find, by visiting, first of all, a free school in
The
Hawaiians
the
former
were
almost
of
invariably
While
dent. They enjoy the privileges and immu- London and then a free school in New
gigantic stature, and were remarkably intel- nities
afforded by just and rational laws. York. The female pupil at a free school in
ligent and sagacious, the latter were of but
dwell
in peace and safety under the London, as a rule is either a ragged pauper
They
and
were
rather
inclined
to
a medium size,
ot
a well established government. or a charity girl; if not degraded, at least
protection
stupidity,—the obvious consequence of the
extends its liberalizing and civi- stigmatized by the badges and dress of the
Education
which
them
ground
tyrannical despotism,
lizing influences into the meanest hovel of charity. We Englishmen know well the
into the dust.
the group. The school-house, thatauxiliary type of each, and have a fairly correct idea
said,
were
as
have
I
common
people,
The
freedom, is found in every inhabited val- of the amount of education which is imparted
of
could
call
slaves; there was nothing they
; and, as a consequence, the proportion to them.
ley
their own, from the mat they lay on, to the of those
who cannot read or write is smaller | We see the result afterwards when the
their
contained
degradabused bodies which
than
other country of the world.
in
any
same girls become our servants and the
ed souls. Did they, by trading with a ship,
hills, and sunny plains, and wives of our grooms and porters. The feOur
green
cloth,
or
few
inches
a
of
a
few
yards
acquire
fruitful
though still defiled with im- male pupil at a free school in New York is
of hoop-iron, the King must have half of it. morality,valleys,
the
which the nation inherlegacy
pauper nor a charity girl. She is
Was there a fat hog, the pet arid pride of ited from heathen forefathers, are neverthe- neither a with
the utmost decency. She is
dressed
herself
in
woman
who
had
starved
some old
with
the
of
Christianless
illuminated
light
clean.
In speaking to her you canwho
had
perfectly
order to add to its rotundity, and
In the place of the ancient heiau, with not in any degree guess whether her father
ity.
her
the
warmth
of
kapa,
it
the
shared with
its high altar drenched in human blood, and
a dollar a day or three thousand dollars
merciless emissaries of the King might, at reeking with the pestilential odors of the has
nor will you be able to guess by the
a
year,
embrace,
and
from
her
it
moment,
tear
any
horrible sacrifice, the putrefying bodies of manner in which her associates treat her.
of
her
wail.
All
unmindful
bear it away,
men and swine, one now sees the Christian As regards her own manner to you, it is althe delicacies of the land, and the rarest fish j
whose spire calmly pointing towards
church,
the same as though her father was, in
of the sea, were luxuries which pertained | heaven, tells men that there is a life above ways
respects,
all
your equal.—Anthony TroUape.
only fo the chiefr.
Ed of three classes, hereditary nobles or
chiefs, priests, and serfs or slaves. These
last formed the body of the nation. The
various islands of the group were ruled by
despotic kings, who were rarely able to exercise their kingly prerogative for a long
period in undisturbed peace. Wars and rebellions were of frequent occurrence. Powerful chiefs, actuated by ambition or revenge,
often usurped the government, took the
power into their own hands, and crushed the
miserable people beneath their iron sway, as
their predecessors had done before them.
The wild yell of conflicting furies filled the
:tir but too frequently ; it startled the gloom
of midniuht with its ferocity, as the unsuspecting inhabitants of some village awoke to
find their huts wrapped in flames, and their
lives at the mercy of a band of blood-thirsty
warriors. It echoed through the fruitful
valleys, or it rung with savage exultation
from the dizzy summit of the cragged precipice, as the conquered victim was forced to
take the dreadful leap.
In battle, the Hawaiians gave no quarter ;
they showed no mercy. Death and destruction prevailed. Blood- flowed like water.
Hence their wars were peculiarly exterminatins. If the life of the vanquished foe
was preserved, it was only that he might be
immolated on the disgusting altar of an
"
_
�60
THE FRI E M I), AUGU S T , I8• S.
THE Fill END,
AtWUST 4, 1803.
"The
Irrepressible Conflict."
The time had come when the conflict
waged. The South took its stand
on the side of slavery, and the North on the
side of freedom. At the opening of the war
the question nt issue was not clearly and distinctly discerned by many at the North, although nt the South, slavery was openly
avowed to lie the comer-stone of the Southern Confederacy. As the war advances,
the question of slavery comes forth more and
more clearly to the light. No clear-minded
person, acquainted with the subject, hesitates
for one moment to acknowledge this point.
As the struggle progresses, the colored man
is seen to rise. His standing becomes more
elevated. He now wears the U. S. uniform.
One colored man has a Surgeon's commission in the U. S. Army. A colored man
represents Hnyti at Washington, and has
been admitted to the highest social position
at Washington. Colored soldiers at Port
Hudson, and elsewhere, have shown thnt
they are fully capable of fncing the " chivalric sons" of the South. Jeff. Davis has
threatened to hang officers if commanding
colored soldiers, and taken ns prisoners, but
he dare not do it, nor dare he hang a colored
soldier who wears an U. S. uniform. Not
only has it been necessary to conquer
Southern prejudices, but Northern prejudices
were equally stubborn. A brighter day is
dawning for the colored people. The work
of social re-organization is progressing in all
parts ol the country. " The irrepressible
conflict" must progress until such laws ns
the following are forever wiped from the
Statute Book of the Southern States :
must be
into merchandise. According to this very definition, tho slave is hold simply tor the good of his
master, to whose behe'slH, his life, liberty and
happiness are devoted, and !>y whom he may lie
bartered, leased, mortgaged, henils—lilot. invoiced, shipped as cargo, stored ns goods, sold on
execution, knocked oil' ut public auction, and
even staked at the gaming-table on the hazard of
a card or die. The slave may seem to have a
wile ; but he has not ; for his wife belongs to
his master. He may Mißl to have it child ; hut
he has not; for bin child belongs to bis master.
lie may lie filled with the desire of knowledge,
opening to him the gates of hope on earth and in
heaven; but the master may impiously close this
sacred pursuit. Thus is he robbed not merely of
privileges, hut of hiiuseli'; not merely of money
ami labor, but of wife and children ; not merely
of lime and opportunity, but of every assurance
nl' happiness; not merely of earthly hope, bat
all those divine aspirations that spring from the
Fountain of Light.— Sumner's Speeches.
iI
Colenso Again.
Some thirty years ago, more or leta, when
school, it was our task to translate from
Latin into English, VEsop's fables. We
recollect one fable was entitled " The fly
and the ox." The fable, as near us we can
now recollect, run after this manner—the
fly alighting upon the horn of the ox, very
graciously and patronizingly remarks, " If
my weight and presence disturb you, I will
remove." The ox replied, " I was not
aware of your presence."
The moral of
this fable is manifest. We know not how
often we have been reminded of this fable
in reading notices of Bishop Colenso's book,
He seems to hnvc alighted upon the Pentateuch, and in the style of the fly, says,
" I am very sorry to lie under the necessity of publishing to the world that the first
five books of the Bible are not divinely inspired, yet having visited Africa and had a
palaver with a Zulu chief, I have come to
this opinion." If Moses should speak from
heaven, would he not say to the Bishop and
the whole insect tribe of impugners of that
The civil code ol Louisiana thus defines a slave: portion of the Sacred Volume, Your com"
" A slave is one who is in tlio power of a i:ioster to whom he belongs, The master may sell ments are worthless, for the Son of God has
him, dispose of his person, his industry, and his stamped the seal of Divine Inspiration upon
labor, lie oun do nothing, possess nothing, nor
acquire anything but what must belong to his my writings."
We had written the above remarks when
■aster."—Civil Code, Art. 25.
Tbt law of another polished slaveState gives a small pamphlet with the following title
this definition:
in our hands i
" Slaves shall be deemed, mid, taken, reputed was placed
and adjudged in law to he chattels personal, in Colenso on the IJook of QaWnui—Tho Creation
the hands of their owners, and possessors, and
of .Man in the " Image" of Qod vindicated
from the Chitrgo of being a Presumptuous
tbeir executors, administrators and assigns, to all
" A Sermon,
intents, constructinns and purposes whatsoever."
and Impious Assumption."
-2 Brev. Dig. 229. (South Carolina.)
Preached in the Hawaiian Cathedral, HonoluAnd a careful writer, Judge Stroud, in a work
lu, on the Gth Sunday after 'Irinity, I2t.h
"f Juridical as well on philanthropic inciit, thus
July, IWS. By the Rev. (1. Mason, M. A.
soma up the luw
Honolulu: Printed at the Polynesian Office.
" The cardinal principle of Slavery—that the IRG3.
•lave is nut to be ranked among sentient beings,
This sermon is worthy of perusal. The
bat among things —ii an article of property—a
chattel personal—obtains as undoubted law in all particular point taken up by Mr. Mnson, is
(of these the slave) States."—-Stroud's Laws
of the attack which Colenso makes upon the
—oicry, 22.
said, Let Ua
this
Sir,
is enough. As out of its small egg Declaration of Moses, " God
alter
our likecrawls forth the slimy, scaly, reptile crocodile, make man in our own image,
aoontof thii simple definition crawls forth the
as
ness." Colenso denounces this u. " prewhole slimy, scaly, reptile monstrosity, by whioh
Mr.
a man is changed into a ohattel,—a person is sumptuous and impious assumption."
MTtcl Into a thing,—a soul is transmuted Mnson, we think, makes a satisfactory reply
:
at
which we commend to our renders for perusal. If Colenso's book is to bo judged of by
the extract quoted by Mr. Mason, then we
could not possibly furnish a more apt illustration of the fable of"The fly and the ox."
We have not as yet read Colenso's book,
but from the reviews nnd notices nnd extracts, we do not infer that honest believers
of the Bible havennythiiig to fear from these
attacks. Colenso is not the first fly which
has alighted upon the horn of the ox.
KekDay.
uaofCnhtGohp.vlaeirnno
Among the noteworthy incidents of the
31st, we observe that, according to the Polynesian's report of proceedings at the Church,
•' a prayer was offered by his Excellency
Governor Kekunnaoa." Now if we have
any persons in our community so conscientious that tliey could not unite in a prayer
offered by a Protestant ordained minister of
the gospel, in a Protestant Church, we are
glad that our Protestant ministers have so
faithfully preached the gospel that our Governors are willing and able to offer prayer
on a public occasion, like the Anniversnry
of the Restoration. This is certainly one of
the most beautiful and convincing arguments
that the American Missionaries have not
labored in vain, or that their work has been
a failure. We have no doubt the Governor
—the venerable father of His Majesty—
could most feelingly address the Ruler of
Nations and Guardian of the Hawaiian
people, for he has been intimately acquainted with the troubles and perplexities of this
people, during Consul Charlton's time—the
French troubles the Carrysfort affair,
and, in fine, all the nation's pilikias from the
days of Kamehameha 1., to the present
time.
Our worthy Governor has frequently done
and said things that were deserving of record. It was His Excellency that refused to
exchange a salute with the American Commodore on the Sabbath. The American
frigate was off Honolulu Sabbath morning.
An officer was sent on shore to arrange for
National civilities. The officer found the
Governor nt church, nnd when application
was made respecting the proper time for
firing salutes, he courteously nnd properly
replied, " Apopo"—to-morrow.
—
News from the U. States.—Late arrivals
from San Francisco bring most stirring news
—the fall of Vicksburg nnd of Port Hudson
—the battle of Gettysburg—the flight of
Gen. Bragg's army—attack upon Morris'
Island, off Charleston—nnd the capture of
more thnn fifty thousand prisoners, indicates
that we are nppronching "the beginning of
the end" of the great rebellion, and we hope
too, of the cause of the rebellion, thnt abom-
�61
THE FRIEND, HUM, 1863.
StauirlE
oned ditor.
A copy ot the Gloversville Standard, published inGloversville, Fulton County, N. V.,
has been received, from which we learn that
the editor and proprietor, Geo. W. Henton,
Esq., was n sailor in the Pacific n few years
ago. From editorials and extracts, we learn
that the editor is a good staunch Republican,
battling for the Union, and has a brother
who is a soldier in Uenenil Hunter's Division, South Carolina. This brother writes
long letters for the Standard informing the
readers of said paper all about " Dixie," and
the war.
As years roil away there is nothing more
interesting than to trace out the career of
many whom we have known as seamen
" before the mast." In another column we
report a Naturalist, whom we first met on
board a whale ship. Not long since, we
received a long letter from the Rev. G. A. Silfoersten, now Methodist preacher in Vermont,
whom we first knew as n Swedish sailor discharged from U. S. Ship Constitution, in
1846, Another preacher, we lately heard
from, in Michigan, who visited our study a
few years ago for books. Several are now
in the Federal army, in all capacities Iroin
common soldiers and upwards. When young
men go to sea, and will improve their
opportunities for observation, and improvement of their health, and possess a desire for
advancement, they find the sailor's life well
calculated to elevate and ennoble their
characters. It may have its rough features,
but if a young man is resolute and determined to get ahead in the world, he will
find an open field nnd fine opportunity.
Lately a son of one of our old residents,
landed from a China bound clipper. He
was certainly a fine specimen of an American
seaman. His captain spoke of him in the
highest terms, and not mnny years, will roll
away ere he commands an American clipper.
Seamen, avoid a sailor's vices, improve your
opportunities, take books with you to sea,
learn navigation, be ambitious of promotion,
stick to your ship, respect your officer*, !«■
men.
Tik; Kara of M-auaoascar Ciowhso
HIMSELi'.—Our readers are aware that a
most interesting slate of thing* is in progrOM
in that island. At the coronation ol King
Radama 11., was witnessed an event worthy
of record. Oil that occasion, the King wore
the uniform of ■ Field-Marshal, a present
from Queen Victoria, and Radama's wife
wore a richly embroidered dress, a present
from the Empress of France. Radama is a
Protestant and his wife a Catholic. Major-
General Johnstone represented Queen Victo-
ria, and M. Lainliert Napoleon 111. Paganism, Popery and Protestantism were all rep-
The French announced that they
would assist to place the crown upon the
King's head; then the English claimed that
honor. Both were mann-iivering for prestige
at the Court of Radama ; but the King, turning to the Rev. Mr. Ellis, remarked, -'What
shall I do ? for I have not two heads to
crown." Mr. Ellis very sensibly remarked,
" Crown yourself." His advice was followed. This is not the first time in the history
of the world that an honest missionary has
been asked liis advice and given it so that
professed diplomats have been out-witted !
resented.
New Sailor's Home in China.—By a
copy of the Hongkong Press, by Capt.*
Holdsworth, we learn that the friends of
seamen are making a noble effort to erect n
Sailor's Home. Among the donors we notice the names of J. Jardine, for 810,000 ;
R. Jardine, $10,000; Jardine, Matheson &
Co., $5,000. We wish the promoters of
this enterprise much success.
We regret to learn from Mr. Garrett,
that the Revenue Laws of this kingdom
should impose a lax of 50 cts. per gallon on
alcohol used for scientific purposes. During
the former visit of Mr. G., he used 15 l»arNo Intoxication on Restoration Day.
It was a very noticeable fact that not a rc-ls of alcohol, (or preserving specimens.
approbation to the mnrked
drunken person, either foreigner or native, Me refers with
favors which he received from the French
There
was seen in the streets on that day.
authorities nt the Society Islands.
was much riding nnd other demonstrations
of hilarity on that occasion. This was as it
Total Abstinence in England.—Such
should be. Now we would piti it to the advance as the cause has made in the father
seem surprising to us in America,
editor of the Polynesian —would it have laud may
who have witnessed of late little but a retrobeen better to have allowed the native popu- "*ndt movement; but there it has been in the
lation free access to the liquor hotels ? We ascendant and very triumphant. 4,000 temput this question because the editor of that peronce societies (according to Edward
M. P.) exist in the United
paper announced that he should do all in his I! tines, Fsq., not
and
less than 3,000,000 total
Kingdom,
power to introduce a new order of things. abstainers. Gentlemen of high stnnding in
If the time ever comes when the question church and state publicly advocate the temagain comes up, and an effort shall be made perance principles. 3,000 ministers of relito abolish the tabu, we hope the pleasant gion of all denominations hove signed a decscenes of the Restoration Dny, 1863, will be laration in behalf of the suppression of the
liquor traffic. An association of Church of
remembered. We only hope that the hotel England
clergymen, led by the Archdeacon
keepers will always continue to conform of Carlisle, has been formed for the promostrictly to the terms of the license law. So tion of total nbstinence in their own body,
long as a large proportion of the native popula- publishing n magazine. Liberal contributo sustain the press and
tion, by an overwhelming majority, are in tions are made
reform
the people; and a genand
enlighten
favor of tabuing the sale of liquors to their eral agitation is now in existence to bring
own countrymen, they surely ought to be the Permissive Bill before Parliament—a
gratified in their good resolutions.
bill giving it to the tax-payers at the polls,
in any locality, by a two-thirds vote, to
suppress the liquor traffic. For it 300,000
" Pacific Appeal."—This is thein name
Sun petitioners asked at the lust session. In view
of a weekly newspaper, published
the
interests
ol of this success, to our friends across the water
Francisco, nnd devoted to
we extend out congratulations.— Am. paper.
of
similar
descripthe colored race. Papers
various
of
the
parts
tion are being started in
Advantage of
Smoking.—Commodore
States, and by colored people themselves.
the American hero of the Mason
Wilkes,
This is right. Their voice should be heard. and Slidell capture, says a savage of the
When the film of prejudice shall fall from Feejee Islands told him that u ship, the hull
our eves, we shall see that the colored man ot which was still lying on the beach, had
has achieved some of the most noble and come ashore in a storm, and that the crew
had fallen into the hands of these cannibals.
daring feats ol the civil war in America.
" What did you do with them ?" asked ComSince the bombardment of Sumter, what modore Wilkes.
Killed 'em all," answersoldier has performed a more daring act ed Feejee. " What did you do with them
than the Slave Small, who look the steamer after you hnd killed them ?" put in Wilkes.
returned the savage.
Planter OUf of Charleston harbor, under " Eat 'em—good !" all
asked the half
" Did you eat them ?" we
the very gnus of Sumter and Moultrie. sick
eat all but
Yes,
Commodore.
"
Where have Northern or Southern soldiers one," replied Feejee.
And why did you
conducted themselves more heroically than spare that one?" inquired Wilkes. "Bethe Ist Louisiana Regiment in storming cause he taste too much like tobacco ; could
Port Hudson ?
not eat him no how," said the savage. I
have given this passage of the "truth loving"
Physical Training of Girls.—Without commodore for what it may be worth ; but I
this there can be no lasting progress. The am told thot the Arabs and Bedouins oarer
Sandwich Island proverb says i
suffer from the myriads of fleas and insecte
If strong; lw the* frsme of lII*- tnothsr,
which swarm in their tents, wwing entirely
" Her
sods .hall male lava f<>r ihr ntootf "
to their smoking tobacco.
"
"
�THE FRIEND, AUGUST, 1863.
62
Organization and Proceedings of the them from these Islands shall be found prac- tary and Treasurer chosen by the Association,
ticable and expedient; and shall take the viz.:
Board of the Hawaiian Evangelical
Rev. Titus Coan, President; Rev. E. W.
Association, June. 1863.
charge of, and the di.-bursal of funds contribCaastllallM ot iha- Hasraiiaa Kmngcli.nl
Aaswciniiuß.
Article I.
This body shall be called
The Hawaiian Evangelical Association.
In addition to those who shall become
members under the Constitution as revised
in the year 1854, it shall consist of all the
ordained clergymen, both native and foreign,
of the Congregational and Presbyterian
orders on the various Islands of Hawaii, and
of Micronesia and the Marquesas Islands;
together with such laymen as may be elected
from time to time by a two-thirds vote, together, also, with lay delegates appointed
annually by the local ecclesiastical bodies,
as follows, viz: jive (rom Hawaii; three from
Maui and Molokai; four from Oahu, and
three {torn Kauai and Niihau.
Art. 2. The Officers of this Association
shall be a Moderator and Scribe, chosen by
ballot at its annual meetings, and they shall
continue in office until removed by the election of others.
Art. 3. The duties of the Moderator
shall be such as ordinarily devolve on the
Moderator or President of deliberative
bodies.
It shall be the duty of the Scribe to record
and preserve faithful minutes of all the pniceedings of the Association, both in the
Hawaiian and English languages; and to
preserve all the records, papers, documents,
&c., that may be entrusted to his care.
Art. 4. The object of this Association is
mutual counsel and assistance in the great
work of propagating the gospel; and to enter
into common measures for promoting knowledge and religion, and for preventing infidelity, error and immorality.
Art. 5. This Association shall meet annually, at such time and place us it shall
appoint.
Art. 6. This Association will entertain
references from the local ecclesiastical bodies;
and labor to promote the purity and unity of
the churches.
Art. 7. This Association shall appoint
an Executive Board, to be denominated
The Board of the Hawaiian Evangelical
Association, which shall consist of a Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer, to be
chosen annually by the Association, together
with not less than eighteen members, onethird of whom shall go out of office annually,
eligible to re-election ; they shall be divided
into three classes, not less than six in each
class; to be numbered first, second and third
class. Those of the first class to go out of
office at the end of one year ; those of the
second class at the end of two years; and
those of the third class at the end of three
years.
It shall be the duty of the Board to per-
form any agency requested of it by the Prudential Committee, in respect to former Missionaries of tbe American Board of Missions
at these Islands, and the education of their
children at the Islands ; and to take charge
of Home Missions on these Hawaiian Islands;
the education of a native Ministry and of females who may become teachers, and pastors'
wive*;; the prepHration, publication and circulation of useful books and tracts ; and also
of Foreign Missions, so far as the conduct of
uted for these objects, from whatever source.
It will be expected to make a full report of
its proceedings in all these departments, except the first named, to the Evangelical Association at its annual meeting.
Art. 8. The Board shall organize during
the annual meeting of this Association. It
may, at its discretion, employ the aid of
others, not members of the Board, on any of
its committees.
Art. 9.
This Constitution may be
amended only at an annual meeting of the
Association, by a vote of three-fourths of the
members present.
Art. 10. All meetings and sessions of
this association shall be opened and closed
with prayer.
Preliminary, by the Hawaiian Evangelical
Anaiociiiiioii.
According to the preceding Constitution,
the Association elected by ballot Rev. L. H.
Gulick Corresponding Secretary of the
Board ; E. O. Hall, Esq., Treasurer.
Rev. E. W. Clark was elected Corresponding Secretary pro tern., to fill the vacancy
until the return of Rev. L. H. Gulick to the
Islands.
It was resolved, that one-third of the
eighteen members of the Board shall be
Hawaiians—two for Hawaii, one for Maui,
two for Oahu. and one for Kauai; and that
the remaining twelve members of the Board,
to whom two more were added, be divided
as follows : eight for Oahu, three for Hawaii,
two for Maui and Molokai, and one for
Kauai.
The following persons were elected members of the Board by ballot, in addition to
the Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer,
members of the Board ex officiis, viz:
For Hawaii—Rev. .J. D. Paris, Rev. T.
Coan, Rev. E. Bond, S. Kipi, G. W. Pilipo.
For Maui—Rev. W. P. Alexander, Rev.
J. F. Pogue, L. Aholo.
For Oahu—Rev. E. W. Clark, Dr. G. P.
Judd, Rev. E. Corwin, Rev. B. W. Parker,
S. N. Castle. Esq., Rev. L. Smith, Rev. S.
C. Damon, Rev. C. T. Mills, Hon. loane li,
S. Kumuhonua.
Fon Kauai—Rev. J. W. Smith, G. W.
Lilikalani.
The members of the Board were divided
by lot into three classes, as follows :
First Class, to Serve One Year:—
J. W. Smith, L. Aholo, G. W. Lilikalani,
S. N. Castle, C. T. Mills, E. W. Clark, L.
Smith.
Sbcond Class, to Serve Two Years :—
J. D. Paris, S. Kipi, loane li, S. Kumuhonua,
J. F. Pogue, B. W. Parker, E. Corwin.
Third Class, to Serve Three Years:
—T. Coan, E. Bond, W. P. Alexander, G.
W. Pilipo, S. C. Damon, G. P. Judd.
Organization.
June 23i>.—The Board of the Hawaiian
Evangelical Association met at the Mission
School House. Mr. Coan was called to the
Chair.
The Board proceeded to organize by
choosing officers for the ensuing year.
The following are the officers for the coming year, including the Corresponding Secre-
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Clark. Rec. Secy ; Dr. G. P. Judd, Vice
President; E. 0. Hail, Esq., Treasurer;
Rev. L. H. Gulick, Cor. Secy; I. Bartlett,
Esq., Auditor.
rriiicliim tor Nisi Year.
On
Foreign
Missions :—Rev. A. O.
Forbes, English Sermon. Rev. H. H. Parker, Hawaiian Sermon.
On Home Evangelization :—Rev. L. H.
Gulick, English Sermon. Rev. If, Kuaea,
Hawaiian Sermon.
The following permanent Committees
were then appointed :
On Foreign Missions :—Rev. E. W.
Clark, Rev. S. C. Damon, Rev. L. Smith,
Rev. M. Kuaea.
On Home Missions :—Rev. L. Smith,
Rev. B. W. Parker, Dr. G. P. Judd, Hon.
loane li.
On Publications :—Rev. E. Corwin
Rev. E. W. Clark, E. 0. Hall, Esq., Rev.
H. H. Parker.
On Education :—Rev. B. W. Parker,
Rev. E. W. Clark, Rev. L. Smith.
On Appropriations from the American
Boa.rd :—Rev. E. W. Clark, Rev. C. T.
Mills, S. N. Castle, Esq.
The following local Committees on Education were appointed :
Hawaii.—Rev. J. D. Paris, Rev. 0. H.
Gulick, Rev. T. Coan, Dr. C. H. Wetmore.
Maui—Rev. W. P. Alexander, Rev. A.
0. Forbes, Rev. J. F. Pogue, L. Aholo.
Kauai.—Rev. J. W. Smith, Rev. E. Johnson.
Tahiti
under
the
French Protect-
has been regarded by the
Imperial Government merely as a military
and naval station. In agriculture, as in
commerce, the effect of the Protectorate has
been to slacken the rate of progress.
The
native population is dwindling with appalling rapidity, owing to the daily increasing
prevalence of drunkenness and debauchery.
These are openly countenanced by the
French officials. Nowhere can more utter
shamelessness be witnessed than at the Pre
Catalan—a lawnlike meadow which extends
in front of the Governor's palace, and is. in
Here, in the
fact, one of its dependencies.
presence of the gensdarmes and soldiers,
under the very eyes of the Protectorate
authorities, and in utter defiance of the
native laws, dances of the most obscene kind
are executed by half-drunken Tahitian girls.
One must have seen, (says Dr. Scherzer,)
the Upa-Upa danced by these lascivious Tahitians, with all :he impassioned vehemence
of a sexual nature, in order to comprehend
the mingled shame and indignation with
which it fills any but a French by-stander.
Amidst a population so dissolute, it is not
wonderful that even Catholicism should
make little progress.
What is much more
deplorable is, that the successful efforts of
Protestant missionaries should have been
arrested, that Protestant schools should be
closed, and a large proportion, consequently,
of the native children be growing up in utter
ignorance, although by far the greater number of the inhabitants, with the Queen at
their head, profess Protestantism. It would
orate.—Tahiti
�63
THE IK I RN I), AUGUST. 1863.
be difficult to find a more revolting picture of
a government for selfish ends alone, regardless altogether of the good of the governed,
than that exhibited by the French Protectorate in 'lahiti.— Saturday Review.
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Mtar,
Honolulu.
SBESMIM
AND COMMISSIOi\ MERCHANT,
Fire-proof Store, Robinson'ti Building,
Commission
(80CCESSOB TO A. T. KVKRKTT.)
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JOIMy
C. H. WETMORE, M. I>.
PHYSICIAN fc SI'RCEOX,
HILO, HAWAII, S. I.
B-tf
Shipping Merchants,
Honolulu. Oahu, 11. I.
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New York.
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Boston.
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11. A. PrIKCE,
Messrs. Mcßuks fc Msrkill, >
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Chas. Wolcott Bkooes, Ksq.,
Hongkong.
Messrs. lVa. Pustiu & Co.,
Misses. I'kilk, Hubbill i Co
Manila.
REMOVAL.
C. W. VOLLUM,
ATJOTIONJBBtt..
bis Iste rooms. Queen Street.
Honolulu.
C. BREWER & CO.,
J. 11. COLE,
At
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B. 1. F. CABTEB,
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11. W. SEVERANCE,
AUCTIONEBn,
QUEEN STREET, HONOLULU.
Will continue business at the new stsnd.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
BOOK-BINDER:
riMIE SAILORS' HOME, BUILT AND
owned by the
Honolulu Sailors' Home
TAKEN THE STA NT) ON X AAhumanu street, over the store of [tulles ft Co, opposite Si.oiety," has recently been placed under the manx_aop & Co.'s Bank, is now prepared to execute all orders for agement of the undersigned. They hope, by strict
Binding
attention and fidelity, to merit the patronage of tha
Hooks, Pamphlet!,
seafaring community. The House has een built and
Music,
Newspapers,
a
to suit the wants of Offioers and
Old Books, &c _c. lilted up in style
Seamen who are spending a few weeks on shore, or
Psrticularattention paid torebinding old and choice Books.
Mr. Y. having had many years experience in Book-binding, wish to remain for a single night, or a single meal.
In all its branches, holies to receive a share 'if the business re- j
Shower Baths on the Premises.
quired In Honolulu.
Orders from the other islands should be accompanied with !
Masters and Agents, while putting their weaShip
particular directions us to the style, and if the work Is to match
volumes previously bound, a sample volume should be sent sels under repairs, are respectfully invited to send
with the Job.
their crews to the Home, where every attention will
be paid to their comfort.
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HAVING
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Medicine Chests carefully replsntshed at the
HILO I>RTT(. STORE.
CHASE'S
Ambrotype and Photographic
GALLERY
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Xcxt door to the Post Office—up stairs—
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over the "Commercial Advertiser"
BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE Officers' table, with lodging, per week,.
Printing Office.
TAKEN IN EVERY
I'liotntirniiUs, Me
esueh
PICTURES
Uwellings,
Landscapes, Views
L.»;kts,
STYLE,
for
laineotypes
H» Ambrntypes,
Jtc, at reas-
of
He,
onable prices.
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CASES,
ALSO ON HAND—A Rood assortment ofFANCY
H- E* Cgvllß.
FRAMES, «/<:.
17- tfl
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J. B. ATDEBTON.
ISS'I.. N. CASTLE.
CASTLE
AMOS. S. COOEB
COOKE,
Importers anil Wholesaleand Retail dealers In General Merchandise, in the Fireproof Store In King street, opposite tha
Seamen's Chapel.
AGENTS FOR
Dr. JaynesMedicines,
Wheeler 4- Wilson's Sewing Machines,
The New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, cash
assets $2,3(0,000,
Kaynoldi, Devoe si Pratt—lmporters snd Manu acturers of
Paints. Oil and Varnish, and Crystal Coal Oil,
C. Van Home a Co.'s Carriages and Carriage Materials.
336-ly
% is is i: \ «fc it lie i: i is is,
SttCCB&SOBS TO
George W. Macy,
KAWAIHAB. HAWAII,
Will continue the General Merchandise and Shipping busines
at theabore port, where they are prepared to furnish the
justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other re
omits as are required by whale ships at the shortestnotice,
S'3-ly
and on the most reasonable terms.
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d. o. a-auiE.
cV 111 1C1C11.1..
TIcKUER
Commission Merchants
D. N. FLITNER'S Watch and Jewelry
Establishment, in Kaahutnanu street, will be
the following works :
READING ROOM, LIBRARY AND DEPOS
Alimitiacks for 1862.
ITOBY.
Merchant's, Shipmaster's and Mechanic's Assistant.
<
AND OTHERS, WISHING
Lawß of the Sea.
The Art of Sailmaking.
to obtain books from the Sailors' Home Library,
—also—
will please apply to the Bethel Sexton, who will have
and
Dividers.
Ship's Compasses
charge of the Depository and Reading Boom *oull
—also—
further notice. Per order.
Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes.
—ALSO—
BIBLE, BOOB:and TRACT DEPOSITOR F,
Chronometers and Chronometer Watohes.
AT
found
SEAMEN
SAILOR'S HOME, HONOLULU.
BOOKS AND TRACTS, in the Engliah.
useful to the
A great variety
French, Portuguese, German, Welsh, Swed—AND—
Mariner.
These books are offered
lsn and Spanish languages.
Many ornamental articles, including Breast Pins, for sale, at cost prices, by the Hawaiian Bible and
&c.
&c,
Rings, Cups,
Tract Societies, but furnished
—ALSO—
English Charts of North and South Pacific.
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of other articles
BIBLEB,
—ALSO
Particular attention given to repairing and rating
Chronometers.
CASTLE
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COOKE,
AGENTS FOR
Wheeler & Wilson's
SEWING MACHINES!
Ms THE LATEST
MACHINE HAS A former premiums, was
imp, overaents, and, In addition
11HIS
awarded the highest prise above all European and
to
American
Sewing Machines at the World's Exhibition In PARIS In MM,
and at the Exhibition In London in IM2. Machine found In the
is
The evidence of the superiority ofthis
record of its sales. In 1861
The Orover 4 Baker Company, Boston,
Tbe Florence Company, Massachusetts,
AGENTS OF THB
The Parker Company, Connecticut,
J. M. Singer if Co., New York,
Regular Dispatch Line Honolulu Packets.
Flnkle k Lyon,
Clias. W Howland, Delaware,
s-r All freightarriving In transitu for the Sandwich Islands,
M. Greenwood ft Co., Cincinnati, 0.,
wlilbsreceived and forwarded by the Regular Dispatch Una'
N. 8. C. Perkins, Norwalk, 0.,
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rass or oommissioe.
Wilson 11. Smith, Connecticut,
ol
Particular attention paid to forwarding and transhipment
sold 18,M0, whilst the Wheeler A Wilson Company, of Bridge
merchandise,sale of whalemen's bills, and other exchaage.ln port, madeand sold 19,726 during tbe same period.
surance ofmerchandise and specie under open policies, suppj
11 tf
_■ Plena* Call mad Exa—lwr.
ng wnaleshlps, chartering ships, etc.
AUCTIONEERS,
of
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Also, Office of The Friend, bound volumej tor
sale. Subscriptions received.
N. B.—Seamen belonging to vessels lying "off
and on," will be supplied with books and papers, by
calling at the Depository, from 12 to 8 o'clock P. M.
8. C. DAMON, I earn en's Chaplain.
JOHN THOB. WATERHOUSE,
Importer and Dealer in General Merchandise. Honolulu. H. I.
—RHFKRENCKS—
Ills Br. R. C. Wwi.ua,. .Hon. B. J. Baow, 8aq.,.. .Honolulu.
0. A. Williams a Co.,
Wilcoi,Bicaaans *>Co..
THOs.BrBBCBE.Bsq.,
Dimoed fc 8o«,
HPe.
H. OtcKiasoH, Esq.,.Lahaina. Ml-Kceb a Msebill, Ban Fran.
C. W. Brooks* Co.,..San P. 0. T. IsAWTOB, Ksq.,
t*iBLDk Hicb
New York.
Tobib, Baos. a Co.
328-lv
Captain B F. Baow,
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sir it TO l
Massrs. O Baswss s> Co.,
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FRIEND,
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to
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A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TBtPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE,
EDITED BY
PUBLISHED AND
SAMUEL C. DAMON.
TERMS :
One oopy, per
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CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT,
Managers.
Honolulu, March 1, 1861.
Seamens' do.
MARINER.
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FiTeoopias,
annum
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�I'lin FRIEND, A I
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Honolulu, August 3d, 1863.
Rev. S. C. Damon, Pastor Bethel Church,
Honolulu:
Dear Sib :—The undersigned, American Residents of Honolulu, grateful tv a beneficent I'ruvdence fur the recent successes vouchsafed the
National Arms in tho muiiitenanco of tlio Gov.
eminent of onr boloved Country, would respectfully request you to hold a service of Thanksgiving to Almighty God, at the Bethel Church, on
Thursday next, the Cth mat., in accordance with
the Proclamation of the President of the United
States of America. By so doing, you will oblige
your fellow-residents,
Q, I'. Judd,
James Mcßride,
Alfred Caldwell,
11. Stitiigenwalil,
1).
J. I). Dickson,
A.
Cartwright,
I'. C. Jones, jr.,
K. 0. Hall,
Win. W. Hall,
P. S. Wilcox,
(!. B, WilliuuiM,
Jus. M. Creen,
8. N. Castle,
H. A. P. Curter,
J. Mutt Smith,
J. 0. Carter,
J. 11. C. Pratt,
J. B. Atherton,
William Hahcock,
li. t, Holies,
W. 11. Dimond.
11. Dimond,
OCT* In compliance with the above request, Public Religious Service will be held
nt Fort Street Church, instead of the Bethel, on Thursday morning, ut 11 o'clock, A.
M. All persons disposed to join in these
services are cordially invited to attend.
We regret the absence of the Key. Mr.
Corwin, our co-laborer, who would so cor-
dially participate in these exercises.
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MARINE JOURNAL.
"Noonday Rock."—Our readers will remember
the loss of the large clipper ship Noonday about n.
year ago, on sunken rook lj.ru: Itetwoun the r' u
ra lores and the main land. After much seaieriiug
PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I.
it was found to be a few miles N. K. of the Farmlones. At tho time, wo expressed the opinion that
ARRIVALS.
it was simply a spur of reck, running up from deep
wnter, sni with proper apparatus it could be readily Jun« 4—Sch (Mil MM. Ittjk, 34 dy* fm .lowland's Island.
I_—Hani tM*rtt tt-tirgr Hand, Vrabrirtu*. 19 dys Inn fan
destroyed by powder blasts.
It will probably
Fr_lMl*o«i, for Hi'OpTkoflpT, |>MHhi-i| tilt* JMirl, l I* M
alwsys be found difficult to buoy it so as to render
is—Adi t-nrix r. nut, rViiiih, 13 days from t_n Francisco,
safe the passage of ships near it. This will be teen
willi mda« in M llco*. Kichards At Oft.
to have been the case, from the following item relat1H—Am t*>i.|» Henry Hripchatn, l'irttrr, iln> •> from I'tip i
Sound, <*ii route t"r Hhanjrhar, wiiti lumber, Aning to it taken from tbe Jilta, showing how difficult
"UtUHlf*. Sftili'd .luiir '_U.
it it even for experienced pilots to find its location July & -An.Ctsrsaf*_
Iwrk N S Perkins, K.duutwm, _1 dyt frm Victoria,
even after having been onoe buoyed—/. C. Adv.
V I, with luinbrr u> 11. Uackf<-ld A- <'„.
I_—Am brig iS-nrlico, Richmond, 34> dys from Pup-t
The surveying schooner W. L. Marcy returned from " Noon-
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day" or Fanny Rock »n Friday, having cruised a week In Its
vicinity, reports having found a pinnacle with 3) fathoms
water on li, which at extreme low water of spring tides, will
reduce to lest than 8£ fathoms. A boat from Die schooner wan
anchored on the rock for an hour yesterday, und.lt ft a temporary buoy on It. Daring three days beating clone about Mm
rock, no Indications o| its poajtten wire Men which oculd possihly attract attention, unless directly over ii. The ratines to
clear the rock were published, for the benelH of ntsrhmi, in
the A/tn Ciiiijurniu daring Hie month of Kcluu.iry lust.
Pound, via Lahaina.
la—Am tmrk Yankee, Paty, 14 days from Ban Francisco,
with miliw tn Wile-.*, Kichards A Co.
16—Haw tu'h Marilda, Kiiptllah, 11 days from Fanning*
Island, with iiimiit "00 khU ctxnanut nil, Ac.
I,> -Hhw w-Ii Murllda, KnuUs!),
dys Inn K.tiina^''I-dand.
1_
i<Mp
dys
from Hun Franclsc,
Miilniifhl,
Mn«k.
113—Am
en route fur HonpTkoiip*. Kutered port.
_<•—Am tmrk Helen Mar, UeMioti, 1.11. tliiyi from lJoatuit
with it-eneral mdnv a. 0 Hn-wer A Ot.
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CUR Tavloh—ln tho Uu/letin we find the fidDKPAKTI KKS.
lowing item, giving more particulars than we have
seen regarding the late master of the bai k Yunhrv,
Vouiijc Hector, Puly, for San Francisco.
tmrk
June
r>-Ain
whose death in San i; r;mcinco wo last week Dot load. July li \in tmrk C-mi't, Smith, tat Sun Knir iei-.cn.
fcf Victoria, V I.
—P. c. J*V
II Al tmrk N I Perkins, ..<■».iii«*<>n,
Srnnn.N Dkitii.—Cnpt. Taylor of the hark Yankvt, a rtgwlar
IK—Ami tartg iMiimisco, llictuii'iiid. for
'lit—AM Imrk Yankee, Paly, for S.m FiVlialMO,
trader to Honolulu, dfepped dead from it chair ni MeKin-r ,v
'Jo lliiliitn italp Jesus Hamns, Kiishl, fur Vul|i:iniiso.
Merrill's auction rooms, where he sut nadlng a papery on
_fi— Am aMp Mlilnlwtil, llrock, f'-r UnnttjlW-g.
Thursday. DiaeaM of the heart, or ol some of the arteries Dear
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it, probably caused this sudden death, as dipt. Taylor had
manifested no previous symptoms of illnes«, though it \$ said
that several of his lamily ban 4H as saddndj and under
similar circumstances. A peri vtnrtrm riaWilli Hon by to be
held this evening. ('apt. Taylor was about it yearsold, and a
native of New Bedford. Uarittf the past 11 months lie has hero
In command of the Yankn, which vessel wilt ht reoeHeetod as
having made an extremely qttlch passage to Honolulu, some six
months since, boating lbs ifseiner Scotland 'JJ days, ('apt.
Taylor being a Mason, and having no near relatives here, ins
remains will he interred by the Masonic fraternity of this elly.
The flags of most of the shipping in port were at liuf-inaM today, inrespeet to his memory.
.
_s— llnw hcli Manilla, Kup-llsh, for Fannin,;'* Island.
PASSENGERS.
From lluwi.ami's Isi.iisii—per *>*I• I Fellow. June 4—Mr W
Chiriliulm, IVwr J.dMis.»n—_,
For San tUaWtemco—fm Young Ilrctor, June (l—Mr Serpiilru,
wifeand child, Mis-s Kin nits, Mlsa Fanny I'uiy, A Thompson
ilii.l wife J Poller, »• II bipk Mr Cl.lsl.niu., T GThruin, T.
IHITord, John Lv, I' Johnson, J Jtealmry—l6.
From San FaAHCHOO MMf OMMaH. June 15— Mrs H Suvldi;.-,
Hn II V Ludlngton aod child, J Meltruf., I 8 (<>iniiu>ti.ioi,»*r,
(o| A G WiL'l.t, ( apt It W Mist, ('apt Wile..-, ami son, T II
Tiik Florknck.—The accident to this yes el in Ihivies, J I, llenmril, II II f.twyiT, .M MnrMt, J t_ Stewart.
March Uel will he remembered by our readers, ns Btwraie: II Voilum, J Williams, \v u. ruck. W Varrmi,
also the active part taken by the ciffiotra of 11. 11 A(mi, Ai hUl'K— 11 t'.il-in and ti uteenitte.
For Vhtukia, Y. I. |«r N S Perkins, July 14-W S Ogden,
M. Ship Htcatt, Into Id port, Id extinguishing tho wile
iiml 1! chililren, i» lUwaHtM <
flames. Tho following letter received from WashFrom Sas Fman« i.-.'tt—
.ankeu, July I_—Mrs Arimttronjc,
ington by Mr. Caldwell, U. S. Consul at ihis port, child tllld servant. Miss h par
Irwin >lr-t I Slep|i«-i.M..n mihl clul.l,
advises that tho American (Government his, through M U ÜbtUhuncl, wile and Iwit children. C-aMI I' K-i-m, |i Humits proper oAeert, tendered to tho British Oovern- J X Wilder, LT..U im,, UK Kmchl.r.-, J IfetiM, W llantia—l7
For Shani.iiak —p'-r Henry llri,rhum, June _«�—Hr.iy _■ Hi. v
meiit its acknowledgements for the timely assistance.
Hit, 11 11 AuOtelnchMta, -Vw Keinm, 1t.,1 S-ipp, JfaWUk l»itv i_—,'>.
rendered— P. C. Adv.
From \n tiikia, V I-per N S IVrkiua, July o— Wrs S Kobii..
IIKPAKTMRNT OK HTiTK. (
still, U A is-11.'.v, will-.tiiil sou—l.
Washington, May Jlat, IM& >
Fort AM liiAMiMo—per Cornel, July ft— Hcv Ur AiHlertwui
Ai.vhku Calowsi.l. Ksq I'nlted States Consul, Honolulu.
t"nt :—I have to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch uud wile, Mir-* Mary Awtawo, it h Va-vi, Nbai lt-.u-.-ck, T J
No 2of the 24 th of March Inst, relative to the rescue from Dryer and wile. MiM lit ten Phim.ii, lien Ww.l, Mir* K.isa
destruction by Are of the American hark t'torrncet\>y Captain Hood, A X Clark, II II at-CavjMrj, II Hart, J X Koieraw., .1
tWjre 11. Richards of Her Uritannlc Majesty's Steam Hoop Scaoll, I'm Dias, OtO Machiu, A (Junior, U IllaUm, Aiuau—_l>.
From Sax Fran, isco—|a*r Midnight, July Z\— ll Wllrrvi,
Hecate, and to inform you that the Minister of the tinted
States at London has heen Instructed ft>
circumstances well, 4 chinamen b. I'nr Ifahtjkony—r'. It I'hilhps, and ]4"
briefInthecordial
to tin- knowledge of Karl Itussell to express
terms to CMsMtr.
Her Majesty's Government, the jrraleful acknowledgement* ol
For Sas Fhas< i-(o—per Yankee, July _-*�—Her X T lasane
the hseillsill for the important service thus rendered to eltiand % children, (1 A lielevr, wife ami MM, \\ A Allen, wife and
Si-nsof tie- tinted States, and to make known the President's sister, II M Whitney, Cap* W
\\ a Oslmru, II Jackaou.
wish that Captain Richards may be made acquainted with the W llaiiynrtl, Mr (..'araley—l&.
high estimation entertained by this government of his conduct,
For Vau-im-m—|mt Jesus Karoos, July 26—0 W Brewatrr.
t am. Sir, your most obedient servant,
K. Y. Bkwahd,
Assistant Secretary.
MARRIED.
War's Quiet and Tender Side.—The I
Kcv. W. F. Snow, a chaplain in the army,
in acknowletlmg gifts Irom home lor liin regiment, thus writes: "It i.s n very platting
thought to the soldier that friends at homo
still hold him in kind roinemliranco; and
•
could those friends see the avidity with
which he seizes on letters or packages, hy
mail or express, they would feel amply repaid for all labor of writing or sending.
" I suppose that I, more than uny other
man in the regiment, am permitted to see
the secret chain that unites the hearts of soldiers with loving hearts at home. Every
now and then one shows me a miniature, or
tells me of a dear child that sends a message
of love to papa, or bring to me a letter from Donations.
a loving mother full of earnest counsel and
'or the Frieuil, from Dr. Wood
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tender sympathy. Ah ! war is not all pomp
Dr. Stangcnwald.... t> OC
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and glitter, with gleaming of banners and
Rer. B. W. Parker.. 6 Ot]
6 OC
Bethel, from Dr. Siangenwald
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rolling of drums. Nor is it all, either, the
from JohnThos.
Mission,
Marquesas
deadly conflict, with its gaping wounds and
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Waterhouse
stiffening forms of brave men slain. It has
its quiet and tender side as well; and someInformation Wanted t
times even the most reckless and hardened Respecting:•• Navy."
Francis D. MeEvena,who Is supposed to be on
Any information will bo gladly received
board ship
•soldier, whose every sentence is blotted hy by
the Editor, or his sister, Mrs. A. M. Orovcs, No. 11 Newton
an oath, will open the little secret casket in Place, Boston, Mass., care of Mr. James Drove*. Maine, who
Alonxo John Appleton,nt Kltury,
his heart where he keeps in concealment a hasRespecting
been reported at Honolulu, on Imard whaleshlp " Phoenix."
by the Editor, or Mr.
little treasure of love, and let me look upon Any Information will gladly lie received
Edwin 8. Appleton,Kittery, Navy Yard Village, Maine,U. 8.
the gem in all its beauty.
Respecting Henry Ayshford. Any person havingknowledge
this Individual, (a native ofLondon, England.) who arrived
"It is the duty, and should be the pleas- ofatNe*
London July 30, 1840, In the ship " Charles Carroll,"
remunerated by communicating
ure of those at home to do all they can to from Desolation Island, will beHaven,
New London, Conn., or to
Henry P.
the
inforraaUon
encourage any feeling that will keep gentle tbe Editor of thetoKrlend.
~ from Balti
Leßoy McUinnys. He Lulls
and pure their dear ones who are in the Respecting Robert
and was on boardthe "Silver Star" when she was wrecked
army. One great means of doing this is mora,
upon a guano Island In lit*). He returned to Honolulu, but
has been received from him. Any
fouwf
just such evidences of interest as since that date nobeIntelligence
tnanlshilly received by his mother Mrs.
Information will
box
New
Orli a_, „r by the Editor.
gave."
fhi*
Elisabeth Jane Mctllnnys, of
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MI.-.T McKir.ru v On TliulKlay, July £1, U IIK Cathedral
by toe llUhop of Honolulu, •uuiled l.y tlir Her. K. IbboUco.
Henry Weiitarorlh Mm, 1;..|., Cuuiammli r, X N., I.i J.i.im
yuuuiitit dauKlil'-r of Hoborl MrKilil.m, K~|.. M. 0., of ihi.
city, formerly of Italfuat, ireUnii.
DIED.
HiLl.wi-._At tlip
Queen's Hospital. July 14, Charles HaM
win, •«.■.! B'J yean, a native oC Siievdvlllr, Hancock Co., Ka-t
Tennessee.
II r Louisville, Ky., papers please copy.
Tatlok—ln Ban KranclKo, June 18, of liaart disease, Cap*.
Alexander U. Taylor, of New llnlronl, Man., aged 41 yearn.
Nirnoui—At Walolilnu,Kau, Hawaii, July 1.1, of Tetanus,
Ilaac Nichols, aged 4'J yean. By hla deatli his nusnerou.
friendshave lost a noble companion, but Heaven has trained u
treasure. Norwich, Conn.,and Kaat llresuwlcb, K. 1., paper.
please copy.—Com.
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Three Ships Lost with all
Amongst the fresh
lobbi a reported at Lloyd were the wracks of three ahlja. and
hfarly the whole of their crrwi, via—The ahij> William, 601 tons,
on homeward Toyaye from Singapore to KntlaDd, with ireiHYal
cargo, foundered on the __d of December laat—all eaorpt tw
boyi drowned. The second li the ihlp f. W. Bailey, of Port
land, from Han Vr_noi_co to Liverpool, atruck on a ihoal and
went to pieces—16 of the crew drowned. The third la the ship
Mary Jenkins, from Boaton to Cardiff, totally wrecked off Na-t.
l'olnt during a heavy Kile—alt on board nrri«h«\]
Hands.—
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FRIEND
THE
HONOLULU, JULY 3, 1863.
M .Scries, M.V2, $c 7,\
CONTENTS
For Jnlv. 1803.
Ordination of Key. H. 11. Parker
TheBoard of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association
Lecture upon Shakespeare,
Court News,
Missionary Sermon,
Missionary Re-Organisation,
Committee's Report on Oahu College,
Meeting In Exeter Hall,
'The 4th," to., ftc, fee,
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Ordination of Rey. H. H. Parker.
An ecclesiastical Council, convened on
Saturday, June 27th, having duly examined
Mr. Parker, and ascertained that the First
Native Church of Honolulu were desirous
that he should become their Pastor, took the
necessary steps for his ordination and installation. This ceremony occurred on the following day, being the Sabbath. A very
large audience, of Hawaiians and foreigners,
assembled at Kawaiahao Church, at the appointed hour.
Minutes of theCouncil were read by Rev. 8. E. Bishop.
Prayer by Rev. L. Smith.
Sermon by Rev. B. W. Parker, (father of the Pastor-Elect.)
Ordaining Prayer by Rev. T. Coan.
Charge to the Pastor, by Key. W. P. Alexander.
Right hand of Fellowship, by Rev. M. Kuaea.
Charge to the people by Rev. E. W. Clark, (late Pastor of
the Church.)
Benediction by Key. R. Anderson, D. D.
All the exercises were uncommonly solemn and impressive. During the Ordaining
Prayer, while the venerable fathers in the
Christian ministry, laid their hands upon the
head of the youthful servant of Christ, there
was a hushed stillness and solemnity,
everywhere apparent. The young Pastor
enters upon his highly responsible duties under the most favorable auspices. It is a
most encouraging fact that the Rev. H. H.
Parker, being a native of the Islands and
having been entirely educated here, should
have been called to this important Pastorate,
with the unamimous sentiment ofall. Long
may he labor and preach among a people
who have enjoyed the services of Rev.
Messrs. Bingham, Armstrong, and Clark.
One incident in the exercises was most
strikingly impressive and suggestive. Among
those laying their hands upon the head of
the young man, while the Ordaining Prayer
was being offered, we noticed on the right,
the Rev. Dr. Anderson, a representative of
the American Churches, and on the left, the
Rev. Mr. Kuaea, a Hawaiian Pastor. It
was surely most becoming to witness these
ministers of the gospel set apart the son of
one of the venerable fathers, to officiate in
the First Church of Honolulu. Surely the
good work is to be carried forward, when
the fathers, by reason of age, are no longer
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{(DIHStTUS, M2O.
Lecture upon the Genius of Shakspeare.
Literary lectures were formerly much
more frequent in Honolulu than they have
been of late years. Music appears to have
supplied their place. Our Amateur Musical
Concerts have certainly been of a very high
order of excellence. While we should regret to have music neglected, we should cerable to preach.
tainly rejoice to be occasionally favored with
com"The Board" of the Hawaiian Evangelical a literary lecture. That our foreign
Association.
when
thus emmunity appreciates talent
is
from
the
audience
Under the auspices of this organization, a ployed, clearly manifest
22d,
assembled
on
June
Monday
Evening,
" Board" has been established, consisting of to listen to the lecture ofthe Rev. G. Mason,
twenty-one members chosen from Foreigners
and Hawaiians. This Board has been divi- a clergyman of the English Reformed-Cathded into several committees, viz.: on Foreign olic Mission. His subject was the genius of
Missions, Home Evangelization, Publica- Shakespeare. He spoke extemporaneously,
tions, Native Ministry, &c. The Board occupying one hour and three quarters. It
will hold a monthly meeting the first Tues- would be quite impossible in a brief editorial
day Evening of each month. Tbe Rev. Dr.
Gulick has been chosen the Foreign Secre- to give even an outline of the lecture. The lectary of this Board, Rev. E. W. Clark, Re- turer uttered a great many pleasant remarks,
cording Secretary, E. O. Hall, Esq., Treas- keeping up th* interest to the close, by inurer, Rev. T. Coan, President, and G. P. terspersing the recitation and reading of sevJudd, Esq., Vice-President. It will be seen eral passages from the play of Hamlet. His
that this Board will become an important
agency in the Missionary and Ecclesiastical recitation was excellent of the speech of Caraffairs of the islands. The Micronesian dinal Wolsey, from Henry VIII., closing with
Missions, Merquesas Mission, Morning Star, the lines :
Home Missions, and many other operations
Cromwell, Cromwell,
" 0my
Ood with half the zeal
will be carried forward through the active Had I bat served
I served my king, he would not in mine age
agency of the of this Board.
Have left me naked to mine enemies."
Editor's Table.—The Hesperian comes under
thejnew title of the Pacific Monthly. May its
ability and reputation, under the editorial management of the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Strong, equal
that of the Atlantic Monthly, and may San Francisco attain a literary reputation entitling it to
be ranked with Boston, tho Athens of America,
alias, " The Hub of tho Universe." Wo doubt
not our old associates, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Strong*
will do their best to make the Pacific Monthly
contribute its share to accomplish these grand results.
We would acknowledge a file of the National
Preacher, published by W. H. Bidwell, of Now
York. In a future number we intend giving a
more extended notice of this important publication. The January and February numbers contain a portrait of tho Rev. A. Barnes, and his
great sermon on " The Conditions of Peace,"
which has liecn so extensively noticed in the religious and secular papers ofAmerica.
While the lecture contained much, the
utterance of which fell pleasantly upon the
ear, (and perhapsno other English poet will
bear a greater amount of fulsome praise,)
yet we must dissent from some of the
speaker's remarks. It certainly did not har-
monize with our ideas of generous and highminded literary criticism, for the lecturer to
make so furious a dash upon Milton. It
surely was not becoming to endeavor to
place a chaplet on Shakespeare's brow, by
robbing Milton—England's greatest epic
poet —of that meed of praise which has
ever been awarded to his genius. Mr.
Mason, with much emphasis and more than
a slight touch of tragic skill, expressed great
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surprise that Milton shoul I have dared to
have asceuded into heaven or descended into
hell, for the purpose of introducing characters into his great poem, Paradise Lost.
Shakespeare did not after this manner, for
Shakespeare is the poet of nature! This
may all be true. Granting that Shakespeare is Nature's poet, why thus denounce
the Puritan-poet Milton ?
That is the
question," as Hamlet would say.
Mr. Mason having laid down the rule
that no true poet, not even Milton, must
dare to enter the spirit-land, observe his
own violation of this canon of criticism,
in the conclusion ofhis lecture. Unexpected
as it may seem, the lecturer, while denouncing Milton, goes himself into the spiritworld, and presumes, dares, to compare the
Son of God, the second person of the ever
"
going utterances of Hamlet, read the followAnnual Sermon,
ing, from the first speech of Satan in the Delivered before the Iluwaiian Missionnry Society, Jane 14, 1863,
first book of Paradise Lost:
BY REV. T. COAN.
" What though the field be lost >
All is not lost; the unconquerable will.
And the study of revenge," &o.
Rev. xxi: I—And I saw a new heaven and a
earth, for the first heaven and the first oarth
This is quite sufficient to show that new
were passed away, and there was no more sea.
Hamlet's character is more akin to Satan
The Bible abounds in figures. Its metathan to Christ; and we are surprised
phors often break upon us in startling bril-
that the Reverend lecturer should so far have
allowed his admiration of Shakespeare's
genius to have misled his critical judgment.
We had intended to have made some additional remarks upon other parts of the lecture, but our limits will not allow it. We
from expressing the hope that
Mr. Mason will favor the public with additional lectures, and that other literary gentlemen in Honolulu will follow his example.
We
should delight to attend at least one
adorable Trinity, with mad Hamlet!
What, compare Christ to Hamlet,—the lecture a month the year round.
embodied essence of love to the personificaCourt News.
tion of revenge! We cannot speak for His Majesty granted an audience (June 19) to the
others, but for ourself, we say the utterance Commissioner of the United States to take leave
of this sentiment grated most harshly upon upon his recall, and to present his successor in office,
His Excellency James Mcßride. There were present
our moral sensibilities. It needs, we think, on this occasion His Royal Highness the Prince Kabut a slight review of Hamlet's character, as mehameha, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs,
his Lordship, tbe Bishop of Honolulu, the Associate
portrayed by Shakespeare, and of Satan's, Justices of the Supreme Court, several members of
as described by Milton, to show that instead tbe Privy Counoil, and many officers of the Royal
Household.
of comparing Hamlet with Christ, he should The Commissioner of the United States addressed
be compared with the " Archangel ruined." His Majesty to the effect that he had been relieved of
his official responsibilities by a letter of recall, and
Hamlet may have given utterance to many that in requesting this audience, he had wished to
more tbe kind feelings he felt, and has
noble thoughts, but the predominant trait of express once
always endeavored to manifest upon good grounds
is
to
his
his character
revenge. Listen
towards His Majesty and the Government of His
Majesty, and also to introduce his successor Mr.
speech in Act 4, Scene 4:
James Mcßride.
0, from this time forth,
"
My thoughts be bloody,
or be nothing worth."
If our readers would view the deep-seated
malice that dwelt in Hamlet's bosom, let
them read Act 3, Scene 3, where Hamlet
declines to kill the King while kneeling in
prayer. Then he might have done it, but if
he had done so, he would have sent a soul to
heaven! Hamlet longs for an opportunity
when he might send a soul to hell!
"Then trip him, that his heels msy kiok at Heaven,
And that his soal may be as damned and block
As hell, whereto it goes."
We cannot see how any one can discern
traits which are noble and lovely in Hamlet's
character. Tried by any jury of twelve honest Danes or Englishmen, Hamlet would
have been sentenced to a madhouse or to the
gallows, as a murderer, guilty of killing his
-
cannot refrain
Mr. Mcßride having been presented in form, addressed His Majesty in the following terms
Mat it plbisb Yocb Majbstt :—I have thehonor to pres-
:—
from Abraham Lincoln, President of the United
States, addressed to Your Majesty, accrediting me aa Minister
Resident near Your Majesty's Court.
I congratulate myself on the privilege now tendered me of
cultivating a personal acquaintance with Your Majesty.
I am directed by she President to offer to You, and to Iler
Majesty the Queen, his cordial good wishes for your future
health, happiness and prosperity, and I am specially charged
to say that the President's sincere desire is that the friendly
relations which have so long existed between the two Governments shouldcontinue and increase with the advance of time
and the growth and prosperity of the two nations.
As for myself personally, I hope that my residence near Your
Majesty's Government may be satisfactory to thecitizens of my
own country and acceptable to Your Majesty.
The King in reply was pleased to say :—
Mb. Mcßbidb—l have much pleasure in receiving this letter
from the President of the United Stales of America, and In
welcoming you as the Representative of the Government of the
United Stales. Accredited as you are, your position among
your Diplomatic brethren will be high, indent the highest; and
In the fact of tbe President desiring to be represented here by a
Minister Resident, I flatter myself I see an intention to do
honor to me and to my Government.
I beg you to make known to the President, the satisfaction I
experience in receiving through you those expressions of kind
feeling and cordial good wlahea for myself and the Queen which
you have just declared on his part, and I can assure you that
no wish is dearer to my heart than that perfect amity may exist
between our two countries, and that the intercourse of the two
may be mutually advantageous.
Believing aa I do, that the President has not aent you to this
Court without feeling a certainty, that in you all his kind feelsngfl will find an able interpreter, I look forward with pleasure
to your futureIntercourse with me and my Government.
ent a
letter
victim with malice aforethought."
Then, too, in the closing scene of the
play, when he stabs his uncle, the king, how The Minister of the United States then introduced
bitter his language, Then, venom, to thy his Secretary of Legation, Mr. John L. Barnard,
"
the Rev. Rufus Anderson, D. I)., of tbe American
work." Surely, we fail to discover anything Board
of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, Mr.
ofthe spirit of Him who exclaimed, " Fath- Wm. Salon Ugden and Mr. Henry B. Auohincloss.
ty At half past eleven o'clock, of tbe same day,
er forgive them."
the British Commissioner had an audience of His
We have intimated that Hamlet and Majesty to present Colonel A. C. Wight, of H. B. M.
the above mentioned
Satan have traits which link their characters. E I. Service, on whiob oooasion
of the Government and of the Royal HouseWe believe it. Keeping in mind the fore- members
hold were also present.— Polynesian.
When it is said of Jehovah, " He
looketh on the earth and it trembleth ; He
toucheth the hills and they smoke—when
he is represented as making the clouds his
chariot, as careering on the wings of the
tempest, as surrounding himself with a pavilion of dark waters, of riding upon a swift
cloud into astonished Egypt—when we
listen to the rustling of cherubic wings, to
the roll of celestial chariots, and to the awful
thunder-note, "as the voice of Almighty
God,"—then we get a glimpse of the beauty,
the power and the majesty of Bible figures.
The Book of the Revelations is redundant
with oriental iniHgery, with metaphors and
similitudes of the most graphic character ;
but all designed to represent, to symbolize,
illustrate or enforce truths, in their relations
to the Church of Christ, and their bearings
on its history in this world. As in the Book
of Daniel, the four great empires of Chaldea,
Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome, were prefigured under the emblems of a lion, a bear,
a leopard and a nondescript with iron teeth
and also under the figure of a colossal image
of gold, silver, brass and iron ; so in the
Revelation, the whole prospective history of
Zion is foreshadowed under the emblems of
seven seals, seven trumpets, seven plague
vials; beasts rising from the sea and earth,
horses, horsemen, locusts, dragons, hail, fire,
blood, earthquakes, a darkened sun, baleful
moon, falling stars, burning mountains,
waters turned to worm-wood, and many other
startling figures, calculated to awake the intensest interest, and excite the keenest curiosity in the reader.
Much of the interest alluded to, is
awakened by our text and its connections.
When the seals, the trumpets, the vials,
have all accomplished their mission ; or,
when the seven great periods in the conflicts
of the church and the progress of Christ's
Kingdom, shall have ended in the triumphs
of the gospel, then we find the peace and
brightness and glory of this kingdom predicted under the images of " a pure river," tree
of life, a new Jerusalem, with walls of gems,
gates of pearls, streets of gold, with the ineffable effulgence of God and the Lamb for its
light and its temple. The revelator sees a
a new heaven and a new earth. Before his
beatific vision, the sea retires, all the elements of nature move, and a new universe
bursts into being; all renovated and more
glorious than that which first waked the song
of the morning stars, and the shouts of the
sons of God—while the behest which spoke
suns and systems into being, and brought
light and order out of chaos, again echoes
through the Universe, Behold 1 make all
things new."
By a large number of our most learned
and reliable commentators, the scenes described in the last two chapters of the Revelation, including our text, are supposed to reliancy.
,
"
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THE FRIEND, JULY, 1 863.
fer to the glorified saints in their eternal the persecutions and conflicts which were to
home. In Chapter xx, the resurrection, the rage in the church of Christ, until Zion and
great white throne, the august Judge, be- her Lord should gain the final victory over
fore whose face the heavens and earth re- sin and satan, and the devil find no more
tire, the rising and gathering dead, the open- entrance into the visible church, through the
ing books, the judgment, the sentence, the agency of hypocrites, traitors and persecutors.
execution, are all portrayed in such solemn To say that there will be a new heaven, may
grandeur, that it seems difficult to reconcile be synonymous with saying there will be a
the burning figures with anything short of new church—a reformed, renovated, holy
the final assizes, and the future everlasting church, or, as the prophet has it, a new
heaven and a new earth, wherein dwelleth
state of the righteous and the wicked.
Doubtless this is a true interpretation of righteousness. In Rev. xii: 1, 3, John says,
the subject. And yet, like many other pre- " There appeared a great wonder in heaven,
dictions in the Bible, there may be, and we a woman clothed with the sun, &c. Again,
think there is, a two-fold sense to our text, a another wonder in heaven, a great, red dragprefiguration. which will be realized in this on, and his tail drew the third part of the
world, and also a more glorious and final fulfilment in Heaven.
To the former thought we propose to turn
.our principal attention on this occasion.
We inquire then : '
I. What is the import of the phrase, " A
new Heaven ?"
1. Can it be that the great celestial dome,
which seems to hang over our world, will be
removed, or
2. That the heavenly orbs will cease to
move in their circuits, and to measure their
solemn cycles? Will they explode "with a
great noise," melt with fervent heat, and pass
away, to give place to brighter suns and
more glorious worlds, which shall shine and
roll forever? We think that neither philosophy, analogy, or scripture warrant such a
conclusion.
The language of Peter, (2 Peter, iii:lo,)
litertdly understood, would seem to imply
either an annihilation, or an entire reconstruction of the physical universe—but his
vivid imagery, like numerous other figures
in the Bible, probably implies great changes,
modifications, improvements, renovations in
the moral and spiritual world, for
3. It cannot be that Peter's language applies to the paradise of departed saints.
More probably, the "New Heavens" spoken of, refer to the future enlightened,
peaceful and holy state of the church on
earth. Of this holy, happy state Isaiah
speaks thus, ah. lxv:l7-25—" For behold 1
create new heavens and a new earth, and
the former shall not be remembered or come
into mind." Then follows the illustration
of the prophet, applying his language to the
future church militant. He speaks of the
blessedness of the new order of things ; by
building houses, planting vineyards, living
long on the earth, enjoying peace, and rejoicing in the absence of want, of sin, and of
sorrow.
The language of John (Rev. xxi:2, 3)
seems of similar import: And I, John, saw
the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down
from God, out of heaven, ice. And I heard
a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold
the tabernacle of God is with men, and he
will dwell with them."
It is clear that the terms heaven and heavenly are often applied to the church, or to
Christ's kingdom on earth. When we read
in Rev. xii:7-12—" And there was war in
Heaven, that Micliael and his angels fought
with the dragon and his angels—that the
former conquered —that there was no more
place found in heaven for the dragon ; but
that the old serpent, called the devil and
satan, was cast out,—we understand this of
"
stars of heaven," &c.
Now, by what follows in this chapter, it is
clear that these wonders in heaven were figures of the Church under bloody persecutions
instigated by the old dragon called the devil
and satan ; for it is added, " The woman
fled into the wilderness before the dragon,
and that he cast out waters as a flood, or a
flood of wrath and cursing, out of his mouth,
after the woman," &c.
Again in Key. xiii:6, 7, we read of a beast
who received his power from the dragon or
satan, and who blasphemed God, his name,
his tabernacle, or church, and those that
dwell in heaven, and he warred with the
saints and overcame them, and he had power
over the nations, and all on earth whose
names are not written in the Book of Life,
worshipped him. All this evidently refers to
the persecutions of the church on earth.
I will only add in illustration of the sentiment stated, that the term heavenly is often
used as applying to the church and people of
God on earth.
In Eph. i:3, Paul speaks of the church as
blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places. To the Phillipians (eh. iii:2o) he
says, For our conversation (or citizenship)
is in heaven." In Heb. iii:l, the brethren
are made partakers of the heavenly calling.
In eh. viii:s, the priests are said to serve under the shadow of heavenly things, and in eh.
ix:23, speaking of the Christian in comparison with Jewish Church, Paul says, it was
necessary that the pattern of things in the
heavens—i. c. the sanctuary, its vessels, ice.
—should be purified with these (bloody sacrifices); but the heavenly things themselves, i.
c. the saints, with better sacrifices. Again,
eh. xii:22, 23, Ye are come unto Mt. Zion—
the city of the living God—the heavenly
Jerusalem, &c.
All these texts, and many others that
might be adduced, prove, as we think, that
the terms heaven and heavenly often refer,
in a figurative sense, to the church of God
on earth, and that the phrase a new heaven,
in Isaiah and John, may refer to the time
when the church militant shall be so illuminated with the truth and spirit of God, so
purified from the elements of tho world, so
triumphant over sin and satan, and so transformed into the image of her holy Head and
Redeemer, that she shall represent or symbolize a new heaven, a new and renovated
state of being.
"
11. We will now examine the phrase, A
New Earth.
In Scripture the term Earth sometimes
means the entire globe on which we live.
Sometimes it refers only to the appearances
and conditions of its surface. Sometimes
earth or world applies to its inhabitants, and
sometimes to their moral character as sinners.
In the days of Noah it is said, The
earth was corrupt before God, andrthe earth
was filled with violence. And God looked
upon the earth and behold it was corrupt, for
"
all flesh had corrupted his way upon, the
earth."
In Isaiah xi:4, the Lord threatened to
smite the earth with the rod of his mouth and
with the breath of his lips to slay the wicked.
Isaiah xiii:l3, » I will shake the heavens and
the earth shall move out of her place." Isaiah xxiv: 1,4, 5, 6, 19, 20. The Lord maketh the earth empty and waste, and turneth
it upside down. The earth mourneth and
fadeth away, the world languisheth. The
earth is defiled, therefore hath tbe curse devoured the earth. The windows from on
high are open and the foundations of the
earth do shake. The earth is utterly broken
down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth
is moved exceedingly. The earth shall reel
to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be removed like a cottage; and the transgressions
thereof shall be heavy upon it; and it shall
fall and not rise again.
Jer., also, eh. iv:23, 24, 28, speaking of
the commotions among the nations, and the
distresses in Judea, uses the like bold and
graphic figures. I beheld the earth, and 10,
it was without form, and void ; and the
heavens, and they had no light. I beheld
the mountains, and 10, they trembled, and
all the hills moved lightly. For this shall
the earth mourn and the heavens above be
Zeph. iii:B, says: "For all the earth shall
be devoured with the fire of my jealousy."
In the New Testament, also, we find the
terms, earth, earthy, world, &c, used to express the same idea, i.e., the peoples of the
world, and especially the wicked. John iii:
31, He that is of the earth is earthy, and
speaketh of the earth." Jo. i:10, He was
in the world, the world was made by Him,
and the world knew Him not. Ch. xiv:l7,
Spirit of Truth, whom the world can" The
not receive, because it seeth him not." Ch.
xv:18,19, If tho world hate you, ye know
that it hated me before it hated you. If ye
were of the world, the world would love its
own, but because ye are not of the world, but
1 have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you." Ch. xvii:l4,
The world hath hated them because they
are not of the world, even as I am not of the
"
"
"
"
world." Ch. xvii:2s,
" O righteous Father,
the world hath not known Thee, but I have
known Thee,"
The foregoing are examples of a very
large class of texts which speak of wicked
men and nations under the terms earth,
world, earthy and earthly.
We may now assume that the phrase "A
New Earth," implies physical, social and
civil regenerations, rather than annihilation
and re-creation. That a particle of matter
was ever annihilated, is without proof j thaj
a particle ever will be, is contrary to all
known analogy or philosophy. The B*°~
also asserts that the earth abideth forever, and
that whatever God doeth it shall be forever.
Phyaical changes are constantly taking
place in matter. Decomposition, new eoa»-
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binations, with the numberless modifications
developed through chemical, mechanical,
and other agencies, often so change the appearances of matter, as to excite the exclamation, all things are new.
Many are of the opinion that the globe on
which we live, with its surrounding atmosphere, will one day be wrapt in flames ; that
the visible heavens over us will catch the
conflagration—that all will explode with
startling detonations, melt with vehement
heat, and pass away forever, to be succeeded
by a new and more glorious universe called
from nonentity by the fiat of Jehovah. We
are of the number who doubt such a literal
interpretation of biblical figures. But we do
believe: Ist, That the time is hastening,
when the face of the earth shall be so renovated, improved, beautified by cities, towns
and hamlets, by cultivated fields, by orchards
and vineyards and gardens, by roads and ncqucductt and bridges, by chariots of fire, nnd
flashing telegraphs, by the leveling of mountains and filling of valleys, by the subduing
of jungle, the draining of marshes, and the
irrigation of sandy wastes, and by the ten
thousand thousand discoveries in science and
improvements in art, in which the world is
yet in her infancy, thnt it will be so filled
with riches, and so udorned with robes of
beauty and glory, as to warrant the language,
and
" A new earth." Hints of such changes
improvements may now.be found on a limited scale, in many parts of the world.
But 2nd : We apprehend that the import
of the phrase, a new earth, will be more
fully realized in the social and civil condition
of our race. Instead of the selfishness, pride,
envy, jealousy, malice, hatred, hypocrisy,
and other baneful passions, which often afflict families and neighborhoods, embittering
all our social relations, all will be harmony,
peace, love and happiness.
And thus it will be in all civil institutions
and administrations. Governments will be
organized on principles of justice, reciprocity
and fraternity. They will be paternal, impartial, pacific. They will be for the many,
not for the few. Law will be equity, and
peace will throw her broad shield over right
and goodness, while her bright sword will
flash terror into the soul of the transgressor.
In civil matters all men will be free and
The proud oppressor and the
equal.
haughty tyrant, like fossil remains, shall be
numbered with the monsters of past ages.
Rulers shall be benefactors, not devourers,
of the people. No foot of power shall tread
upon the neck of man. Prison doors shall
open, chains shall fall, poverty, weakness
and misfortune shall be pitied, birth and
complexion neither favored or despised ; personal merit shall be appreciated, physical,
mental and religious liberty shall be accorded to all; no civil arm shall be raised to
gratify the blind and bigoted zeal of those
who would crush and chain the conscience
of man. Righteousness shall wave her
wand, truth shall shine forth as the light,
justice shall hold her balance high in view
of all nations, and the whole earth shall
rest from wrong, and break forth into singing.
HI. And now, what is to be understood
by the phrase, No more Seal
Can it be that the ocean and all the waters
of our ptanet will be dried up? or. that this
globe will give place to a new world without
—.a..
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sea ? Such is the opinion of many, but
with all deference to their wisdom, I am inclined to believe that the term sen, in the
text, is used only as an emblem or similitude
of affliction and sorrow of nations, multitudes,
peoples or individuals, in turmoil, commotion, strife, revolution, ice.., and this opinion
is founded on the fact that a very free and
ample use is made in the Bible, of the sea
in commotion, to represent men agitated
and swayed by human passion and in conflict with one another. " The wicked are
like the troubled sea." In Ps. lxii:B, David
in speaking of his sore trials through his enemies, says, Deep calleth unto deep at the
noise of thy water-spouts; all thy billows
and thy waves hnve gone over me." Ps.
xlv:7, "Which stilleth the noise of tho sea,
the noise of their waves and the tumult of
the people." Ps. xliv:l, 2, " Save me, 0
God ; for the waters are come in unto my
soul. I nni come into deep waters, when?
the floods overflow me." Isaiah, also, often
uses the same figure. Speakinrrof the gathering of the nations against Judah, and of
the noise of their roaring, he says, "They
shall roar against them like the roaring of
the sea, and if one look unto the land, behold dnrkness and sorrow." Isn. v:29,30.
Again, eh. xvii:l2, 13, " Woe to the multitude of many people, who make a noise like
the noise of the sens ; and to the rushing of
the nations who make a rushing like the
rushing of mighty waters. The nations
shall rush like the rushing of many waters."
Ch. 1i:42, " The sen is come up upon
Babylon. She is covered with the multitude
of the waves thereof. Her cities are a desodry land, a wilderness." " A sound
of a cry from Babylon, nnd great destruction
from the land of the Chaldeans, because the
Lord hath spoiled Babylon—and destroyed
out of her the great voice, when her wnves
do roar like great waters." In Jer. vi:23, a
nation from the North is threatened against
Judah, cruel and without mercy, riding upon
horses, and with a voice or noise roaring
like the sea. The same language is repented against Babylon in eh. 1:42.
Ezekiel also mnkes n free use of the same
bold figure in predicting the overthrow of
Tyre. Ezck. xxvi :3, "I am against thee
O Tyrus, and will cause many nations to
come up against thee, as the sea causeth her
waves to come up." Y. 18, 19, " Now shall
the isles (nations) tremble in the day of thy
fall; yea, the isles in the sea shnll be troub-
"
led at thy departure." "When I shall bring
up the deep upon thee, and great waters
shall cover thee."
Similar language is used in describing the
overthrow of the proud Assyrian Monarchy.
" Thus saith the Lord God, In the day when
he went down to the grave 1 caused a mourning ; I covered the deep for him, and I restrained the floods thereof, and the great
waters were stayed.
I made the nations to
shake at the sound of his fall." Ezek. xxxi:
15. 16.
Our Lord also uses like similitudes in
foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem and
the overthrow of the Jewish Commonwealth
by the Romans. " There shall be signs in
the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars j
and upon earth distress of nations, with perplexity ; the sea and the waves roaring."
Luke, xxi 26. " Men's henrts failing
:
for fear," ..." for the powers of heaven
shall be shaken," that is, civil nnd ecclesiastical dignitaries shall be overthrown and subverted by the desolating waves of war, about
to roll over the land.
Jude, xiii, speaks of wicked and contentious men under the metaphor of " Raging
waves of the sea, foaming out their own
shame."
St. John, in the Revelation, viii : 8, 10,
startles us with the figure of " A great mountain, burning with fire, being cast into the
sea, changing its waters into blood, destroying a third part of its animal life, and a third
part of its ships.
Again, the third angel
sounds, and n great blazing star falls from
heaven upon the rivers and fountains of water, and multitudes of men died of those
bitter waters." Whnt more graphic emblems
could be used to describe the bitter pangs
and the direful horrors of war when its flaming is thrown among the nations ?
In eh. xii : 13, the devil is represented
tinder the metaphor of n great dragon, or
serpent, casting out of his mouth a flood of
wuters after the woman, (the church), who
had fled into the wilderness. These waters
can tic no more nor less than persecutors of
the saints, instigated nnd filled with bitter
hatred to the truth by Satan.
Agnin, the Revelator is taken by an angel
into the wilderness, where lie sees a great
harlot arrayed in purple and scarlet, and
decked with gold, and precious stones, and
pearls, sitting upon many waters, having a
golden cup in her linnd full of abominations
nnd filthiness, anil drunken with the blood
of the saints and martyrs of Jesus.
As the Apostle stood amazed at this vision,
the attendant angel explained the mystery
thus, " The woman whom thou sawest is that
great city, (Haliylon, er Rome), which reigneth over the kings of the earth.'' And"The
waters which thou snwest where the harlot
sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues." Key. xvii.
Thus, step by step, the Apostle is led over
the fields and seas, and along the path of
Zion's conflicts, until he comes to the final
catastrophe, when tyranny, oppression, persecution and wnr, (all emblemized under the
type of haughty Babylon or Rome), shall fall
to rise no more, and when the shout of Zion's
triumph, and the song of salvation shall echo
and re-echo from heaven to earth, and from
earth to heaven, and shall roll in an anthem
of jubilee over the nations.
" And a mighty angel took up a stone, like
a great mill-stone, and cast it into the sea,
saying, Thus with violence shall that great
city, Babylon, be thrown down, and shall be
found no more at all. Then a voice came
out of the throne, saying, Praise our God all
ye his servants, and ye that fear him both
small and gTeat. And I heard, as it were,
the voice of a great multitude, and as the
voice of many waters, and as the voice of
mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia! Jorthe
Lord God Omnipotentreigneth." Rev. xviii:
21; xix 5, 6.
'• And I saw a new heaven and a new
:
earth.
And there was no more sea."
From the darkness of ages and from ancient bigotry, superstition, intolerance and
persecution; from the ashes and ruins of a
debased, selfish and brutalized world ; from
the bitter waters of strife; from the tempest
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and thunder of war; from the rivers, the
seas, the oceans of sorrow and blood with
which the earth has been cursed, St. John
saw a holy church and a happy world coming forth in robes of henvenly light, adorned
like a joyous bride for her nuptials, and shining like the glorious sun, breaking forth from
a night of darkness and of tempest
Let the entranced prophet spcuk, And I,
John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem,
coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
And I heard a great voice out of heaven,
saying, Behold the tabernacle of God is with
And
men, nnd.Ho will dwell with them.
God shall wipe away all tears from their
eyes; and there shall be no more death,
neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there
be any more pain, for the former things are
passed away. And he that sat upon the
throne said, Behold I make all things new."
Rev. xxi : 2, 5.
"
Whatever reference the foregoing language
may have to the state of glorified saints in
heaven, it does also, if we mistake not, assuredly hold up the picture and inspire the
hopes of a brighter future for our world. It
clothes our globe with the glories of heaven.
It heralds the approach of golden ages when
the physical, social, civil and spiritual features of the earth shall have been renovated
and harmonized, so that the world will be a
type of heaven, so that its songs shall be in
symphony wirWthosc on high.
And this jubilee of the earth will come.
God has promised it. Prophets have foretold
it. It is foreshadowed in the Bible by types,
and symbols, and metaphors. The sweep of
ages announces it. The signs of the times
proclaim it. We read it in the stern conflicts and conquests of principles—in the
solemn march of truth-rin the rapid translations, the multiplied copies and the widening circulation of the Bible—in the progress
of art and science—in the exploration of continents, islands and oceans—in the facilities
of communication among the nations—in
the flashing of thought on the wings of lightning, and above all, in the silent spread and
Calm, omsure triumphs of Christianity.
over all
as
is
itself
diffusing
it
light,
nipotent
the earth, and old systems of idolatry, intolerance, oppression and bigotry are falling before it.
Mind is being unchained. It is
bursting from its cell and expatiating in new
fields of light, and gathering, classifying and
harmonizing the countless Taws and facts in
the great handy-works of Deity, nature and
revelation
One thing is sure. Whatever side issues
may arise, and whatever apparent reverses
may be met in the great conflict of ages,
truth and right will prevail at last. Righteous principles are assuming power on earth.
The world moves in its spiritual as in its
sidereal orbit. Civil and religious liberty
force their claims upon the attention of the
powers temporal and spiritual, and upon the
of the gospel
masses. The holy principles
nre felt. The stone cut out of the mountain
increases. The mustard-seed grows. The
leaven works. The rill from the sanctuary
depens and widens as it flows toward the
Christ's kingdom will rise and
great sea.
extend and fill the earth. And who will not
say Amen f So let it be. Let this kingdom,
which is righteousness, and peace, and joy,
prevail. And now, what can we, and what
unit we do to hasten on this kingdom ?
First, let us be loyal.
Let us truly love
and adore our King. Let us love his cause.
Let us see to it that our hearts are with
Christ; that we are in full and harmonious
sympathy with Him ; that we urc Christian
patriots; that our love for our Lord cannot
die; that it will survive floods, tempests,
fire and the wreck of all temporal things.
Such adoration is the true result of success
in the cause of truth. This is a power which
moves all things—heaven, earth, man, and
God.
Without this love all else is vain.
Words, forms, and nil the agencies and instrumentalities of human conception will
make no true conquests for Christ.
Second. If the heart be right, its love will
be manifested.
Its spiritual fires will work
outwardly. There will be inquiry, like that
of the converted Saul, " Lord, what wilt
thou have me to do ? " There will be a
senrching after the path of duty ; a desire to
know the spiritual state of the world, the
means to evangelize it, and our own personal
duty in the work. Indifference and inactivity
are inconsistent with true love or patriotism.
All who love the kingdom of Christ will
pray earnestly and while life lasts, " Thy
kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth
as in heaven." O, the glorious and unspeakable import of this prayer. The heart of the
saint swells and fills with this desire. It is
not mere sentimental pathos when he exclaims, " If I forget thee, O Zion, let my
right hand forget her cunning."
The true friend of Christ will also rejoice
to use his substance and his influence in the
The man who
interests of this kingdom.
gives grudgingly to the poor and suffering
does not love the unfortunate ; and he who
will not open his hand and offer his sympathies to his country in her hour of peril and
of agony, is a rebel, and not a patriot.
All who intelligently and truly love the
kingdom of our Lord will be ready to engage
in such personal services in this cause as the
Master shall require.
A sufficient number
will stand ready to go among the heathen.
Others will act as " Home Guards," as " recruiting officers," as producers, suppliers &c„
while those abroad and those at home will
vie with each other tn desires, in prayers, in
efforts nnd sacrifices to bring on the day
when all shall know the Lord; when the
ransomed nations shall return to Zion with
songs and everlasting joy ; when the kingdom and the dominion and the greatness of
the kingdom under the whole heaven shall
be given to the people and the saints of the
Most High God : when a new heaven and
" a sea of sorrow and
a new earth " without
blood shall bless our race; when love shall
spread her celestial wings over all kindreds
of men, and when the peace-banner of our
glorious Lord shall wave around the world.
Missionary
and
Ecclesiastical
Re-Organization.
For weal or woe, the affairs of the American Protestant Mission have recently undergone some very important changes. These
changes have been initiated by the Rev.
R. Anderson, D. D., Senior Secretary of the
American Board of Foreign Missions, and
during his repeated conferences with the
members of the Hawaiian Evangelical Association. The occasion calling for these
changes was the fact, that a Christian community had grown up upon these Islands,
which no longer requires to be led, but
which, it is believed, combines all the
essential elements for self-government and
control. Starting with this primary idea,
it necessarily led to a re-organization of
the basis of Missionary operations and
ecclesiastical government. To bring afaffairs upon this new platform, has required much discussion and conference,
but we are most happy to add, all of these
deliberations have been conducted in the
most friendly and becoming manner. There
has been manifested a noble spirit of concession and deferential respect for each
other's opinions.
The following measures
have been carried :
first. All the Fathers of the American
Mission upon these Islands, will hereafter be
supported by appropriations of the American
Board of Missions. This measure was
adopted in order to relieve the native
churches and as an act of justice to those
who came to these Islands for the sole purpose of planting the institutions of the gospel.
Second. The necessary steps have been
taken to call into the Christian Ministry, and
place as Pastors over native churches, Hawaiians. This measure has been absolutely
necessary, in consequence of the fact, that
in a very few years, the Fathers of the Mission must be removed by death.
Third. The Hawaiian Evangelical Association has been so re-organized as to carry
forward the work of Foreign and Home
Missions, educate a Native Ministry, publish
religious books, and combine both theforeign
and native evangelical communities on these
Islands.
In due time the detailsof this undertaking
will be spread before the public. So far aa
we are able to form a correct estimate of
these changes, and judge of their necessity
and importance, it is our firm conviction that
great and lasting good will be the result to
the present and coming generations upon the
Sandwich Islands. Taking this view of the
subject, we regard the visit of the venerable
Dr. Anderson to our shores as marking an
important crisis in out ecclesiastical affairs,
Queen's Hospital.—At the biennial meeting of the ana a* among the note-worthy events in Hatrustees of this institution, June 22d, the following waiian history.
Hereafter we shall refer to
retiring truttees were rs-eleotsd :
as
period
1863,
the
when the Christian
0.
sad
Bases,
Ball,
B.
«.
a
Casus,
A.
W. A. Aldrlch, N.
W. L. Green.
Evangelical community on these Islands
The following were appointed by the government: attained its majority, and assumed the attriBis Is. a. 0. Wyllie, lion. 0. M. Robertson, Bis Lordship
butes of manhood. Our population and
Bishop Stalej, Tbso. C. 11 tack and Stephen Spencer.
His Majesty appointed 11. R. II Prinoe Kamehame- resources may be limited, but the principles
ha Vice President. And at the quarterly meeting, evolved in our growth are important. The
Jans 28, the following offioers were eleoted :
Sandwich Islands are as a city that is set oa
Serreiary-W. O. Davis.
Trsssairar—o. R. Bishop.
an hill, which can not be hid.
Anditar—fa. L. Orsen.
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54
REPORT
Of the Examining Committee at the Annual Examination of Oahu College.
The annual examination of Oahn College transpired on the 16th and 17th of June, in tbe spacious
upper hall of tie College.* This ball was tastefully
decorated with evergreens by tho fair hands ot tbe
young ladies of tbe institution, assisted by tbe
yoong men. The walls were hung with maps and
drawings executed by the pupils in neat and beautiful style. Several expressive mottoes printed in
moss upon white oambrio were arranged around the
walls; as, " Live nnd Learn ;" " Onward and
Upward." On tbe outside the beautiful flags of
Hawaii and the United States floated in harmony
upon one staff.
The hall of examination was filled by the teachers
snd students and an intelligent and appreciative
audience. Classes were examined by the President,
C T. Mills, in Geometry, Meteorology, Algebra,
Elements of Criticism, and Intellectual Philosophy.
These all acquitted themselves admirably, showing a
thorough preparation on tbe part of the President,
and a successful application on the part of tbe students. All were exceedingly interested in the Me
teorologioal exercises. This is comparatively a new
science, and its future developments are destined to
awake the wonder of tbe world.
Prof. W. D. Alexander examined classes in the
Latin Reader, Sophocles, Virgil, and Analytical
Geometry. Under tbe instruction of this truly classical professor, these pupils hare made excellent
profioiency, showing a clear understanding of the
ground over wbiob they have been so carefully led.
In solving severe mathematical problems the class
appeared admirably.
Mrs. Mills examined classes in Chemistry, Geology, Botany, Natural Theology, and English Grammar, all of wbioh acquitted themselves to the
admiration of the Committee.
The Natural soienoes passed in rapid and animating review under the guidance of their accomplished
and thorough teaoher, and both pupils aud spectators seemed to partake of the enthusiasm which an
illustration of those soiences is calculated to awaken.
The claases in History and Rhetoric taught by
Miss H. F. Coan, showed a wakeful interest in their
studies, and a good acquaintance with the branches
in whioh tbey had been instructed, and gave much
satisfaction to the Committee.
Tbe paintings and drawings which adorned the
walls were executed by the pupils under tbe direction of Miss Coan, and elicited much commendation.
The classes of Mr. W. H. Bailey, assistant teacher,
aoquitted themselves with honor in Arithmetic and
Geography, including the exhibition of neatly executed maps, showing that they had been skillfully
and faithfully taught.
On both days of tbe examination the audience
were entertained with exercises in Calisthenics, introduced and taught by Mrs. Mills. The music, the
grace of motion, and the precision ol evolution of the
young ladies, excited much enthusiasm on tbe part
of the spectators.
Tbe class in Vocal Music under tbe instruction of
Mr. Sipp, thrilled the audience with performances of
a high order, and gave evidence of the faithfulness
and taste of their former instructor, Mr. Hassloober.
Some of tbe selections exceeded anything of the kind
before listened to on suoh an occasion. So spirited
was tbe movement, and with so much soul was the
expression rendered, thata listener remarked, "This
is music on fire."
Compositions were read in the following order
Master Cbarlie Cooke gave us a good little account
of Glaciers;"
Master Eddie Damon entertained us by a story of
Pets," beginning with Cowper's rabbits and ending with his own grey squirrel;
Master Willie Csstle read us an interesting history
of" Money;"
Miss Minnie Rowell discoursed entertainingly on
"Travels in California;"
Miss Lisiie Lyons on a "Trip to Mauna Kea,"
"ouriosity snd wonder" were aroused by
sll written dissertation on tbe attributes of the
1 by Miss A. Alexander, while Miss Sarah E.
ond presented us a vivid panorama of Geology
from the first day of creation through sll its periods
•sal developments till the present time.
:
"
"
tour
C. H. Corgstt told us of the Origin of Wands."
both voloanio and ooraline, and S. L. Coan elucidated and enforced "The Importance of Mental
Culture."
Miss E. Armstrong amused us with a dendralogio
fable, or A Convention of Trees," and Miss Ellen
Lyman read a well studied essay on the Literary
Claims of the Bible." Misses A. M Paris, and E.
L. Smith in closing the readings presented ns with
farewells; the first to the out-going members of tbe
school; the second from that class in turn. Kach
moved the fountains of tbe soul by reminisceDOes of
Punahou, and by tender allusions to tbe past, present and future.
It would not be well to specify the peculiar excellencies of any one or more of these productions, but
we will remark in general, that they were all good,
aud many of them of a high order. Some of these
compositions received the compliment of audible
applause, or the higher one of silout tears.
Taking the examination as a whole, it was very
satisfactory; and the Committee are happy to Bay
that the President and his corps of teachers deserve
all praise for their wise, energetic and successful
labor in the College, and the students for their
application to study, their progress in mental discipline, and in social nnd moral culture. The chief
criticism we would moke is that some of the pupils
spoke in so low a tone as to make it difficult or impossible for many of the audience to hear. This may
be corrected if the students will gain more assurance
and self possession by feeling that their teachers, the
examining committee, and tbe spectators, are all in
kindest sympathy with them.
On each day of the examination the visitors were
refreshed with a bountiful lunch, which did the highest credit to the training of tbe young ladies in the
domestic department of tbe institution.
The Rhetorical exercises were reserved for Thursday evening, June 18th, in the Stone Church at
Honolulu. This large edifice was filled by an immense crowd of spectators, twice as many, perhaps,
as ever assembled before on a similar occasion. The
great audience room was decorated with devices and
mottoes in evergreen; the Royal Hawaiian standard
spread like a pavilion over the assembly; while the
English, American, French, and German Digs hung
over the platform. The exercises, under the direction of the President, opened with singing in solo and
ohorus, accompanied by the piano. Then followed a
declamation by F. O. Lyman, Reform Irresistible;"
succeeded by another on Genius nnd Study" from
Abraham Kahai, a native Hawaiian. Next came
singing in quartette, and a solo and ohorus followed
by an oration on Nature Contrasted with Art" by
A. Caldwell, jr., and a second on Truth the great
object of Study" by Joseph Emerson. Animated
singing in trio and solo and chorus followed, after
wbioh two orations were pronounced; one on " Patriotism," by H. P. Baldwin, another on Liholiho"
by J. E. Emerson.
A sweet solo and a spirited chorus were next in
order, and the audience was then entertained by an
oration on "Literature," by H. Thompson, and another on the
Growth and Position of the United
States," by A. B. Lyons. A graduating class of
nine young ladies then presented themselves upon
the platform to listen to a tender and paternal farewell address from their honored President, at the
close of which eaoh of the nine was presented through
the Treasurer, Mr. S. N. Castle, with a Diploma.
Dr. Anderson next briefly addressed tbe class, when
tbe ohoir, under the direction of Mr. Sipp, thrilled
the great audience with the closing duet and ohorus,
and the scene ended with a thousand expressions of
satisfaction.
On Friday evening, the 19th, a reunion of the
teachers, pupils, friends and patrons of the institution took place in the parlors and college balls. Tbe
evening passed in free and cheerful conversations,
each one seeming to communicate and to enjoy happiness. A long table extending nearly the whole
length of the hall was tastefully laid with a great
variety of refreshments, while the presence of more
than three hundred guests gave pleasing evidenoe
that Oahu College has the confidence and oordial
support of an enlightened Christian public
The oommittee most heartily commends the institution to theprayers and the patronage of the friends
of a sound Christian education.
T. Coak,
"I
R. Asdbbsob, I Examining
R. W. Wood, ; f Committee.
G. B. Rowill, J
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The Exeter Hall Meeting.—The following extract from a private letter written
by a Bostonian in London will be read with
interest:
London, Jan. 30,1963.
Yesterday, in the evening, we went to the
great Emancipation Meeting at Exeter Hall
—really a very great affair, I send you
this morning's Star, with a full account ofit.
Exeter Hall holds about as many people as
Boston Music Hall; it was packed full before
the time of beginning; another large hall
next it was then filled; and finally a great
additional meeting was held in the street.
Many thousands of people were present of
middle classes, representing the different degrees of these. There were a few Southerners (rebels) close by me, and extremely small
comfort they gained at that meeting. You
must understand that other very large similar meetings have been held, with similar
results, at Manchester, Liverpool, Bradford, Stroud, Bristol and other places. Further, you may have learned that the Times
and theother pa pers in the Southern interests
have been proclaiming that England had no
sympathy for the North; that the South
really represented the cause of freedom ; that
England had abandoned her anti-slavery
principles, and the like. These Meetings
have been held to pronounce denial to all
this, and to express sympathy with the North
in its struggle against the sUa/c power. I
must refer you to the publisrred account for
particulars of the speeches and resolutions,
explaining to you simply the manner in
which they were delivered and received. I
will say first, that this meeting, composed of
over three thousand people (mostly nen,
though there were many women), was most
decidedly and enthusiastically in favor of the
free North. The Times was hissed and
groaned at as strongly as it would be in
America. It wns denounced (along with
other public prints and speakers) as belieing
the feelings of the English people, The
history of slave aggression and lesigns
was clearly stated by the speakers ..nd the
strongest case made out for the North. President Lincoln was cheered in a manner that
would do credit to old Faneuil Hall, and the
sentiment " Union & Emancipation" brought
down the house with tremendous applause,
the clapping and cheering was splendid people jumped up and waved their hats and handkerchiefs, presenting one of the most exciting
scenes I ever witnessed. The resolutions,
embodying the fullest sympathy for the President and the loyal people of America, were
carried with hearty cheers and waving of
hats and handkerchiefs.
" No more Alabamas to prey upon American commerce," was
;
stronglyapplauded. The sentiment by Thos.
Hughes—" No recognition of the Slave Empire of America; no reception of a Minister
representing the atrocities of slavery by England ; no pollution by the kiss of a slave ambassador on the hand of England's Queen ;"
was received with tremendous applause, lastihg many minutes, and repeated.
I wish you could have heard that meeting.
It ought to be known all over America. It
was a thorough vindication of old English
reputation for devotion to Freedom, and an
expression that I doubt not will accomplish
what it was evidently intended it should—
the strengthening of the hearts and the hands
�55
THE FRIEND, JULY, 1863.
of those fighting the battle of Freedom in
America. The sentiment "No war with
free America" was received with great applause. 1 can't tell half the effective incidents of the evening. Three attempts were
made by Southern sympathizers to address
the meeting, and I never saw men more
completely put down. The first, a Mr.
Field, tried for ten minutes to speak in favor
of the South, and all the while he was greeted by jeers, groans and hisses, and made inaudible. The next man got up in the gallery, and after bawling inaudibly to a similar din, was taken out by the police. The
last man read his resolutions, and was
coughed and jeered off the stage. Field's
resolutions in favor of the South were at last
read. About a dozen voted for them, and
one tremendous " No" pealed out against
them. The speakers for the North were
They
listened to with great attention.
ought to be publicly thanked from America.
Hon. and Rev. Baptist Noel, Thomas
Hughes, Rev. Newman Hall, and, indeed,
all the speakers, ought to be remembered as
friends indeed. Tbe old spirit of English
devotion to freedom is waking up, I assure
you, and does not intend being longer quiet
or misrepresented. It takes old England
some time to get started, but she is starting
now, be assured, unmistakably. J. F. H.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
BAM'L.
B.
J. B. ITlUlirti.,.
CASn.Pt.
AMOS.
a. OOOKB
CASTLE & COOKE,
AGENTS FOR
Pr Javnes Medicines,
Wheeler «V Wilaon'i Sewing Machines,
ThalVew England Mutual Life Insurance Company, cash
•Bssets $2,350,000,
KiiPiOlds, Devoe «fc Pratt—lmporters and Manufacturers of
Paints, Oil and Varnish, and Crystal Coal OH,
C. Van Home &. Co.'s Carriages and Carriage Materials.
AUOTIONBBH,
(SnOCBSSOB TO A. F. EVBBBTT.)
389-ly
At his late rooms. Queen Street.
ii. w. severance,
atjotionbeh,
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Fire-proof Store, Robinson's Building,
QUEEN STREET, HONOLULU.
Will continue business at the new stand.
336-ly
SHERMAN PICK,
H. A. P. CARTKR,
Honolulu.
Honolulu.
C. BREWER & CO.,
-
.
BBSBWaM
I
&■—^-"JK
Commission & Shipping Merchants,
Honolulu* Onlm. 11. I.
—RKFKK TO—
John. M. Hood, Ksq.,
JamesHunnkwkll, Eaq.,^
Charles Brrwkr, Ksq.,>
)
H. A. Pkirck, Es i-,
Messrs. Mcßukr & Merrill, >
Chas. Woloott Brooks, Ksq.,
Messrs. Wm. PdStau & Co.,
KSM, I'kki.k, HC6BELL & Co.
\
330-ly
New York.
Boston.
.
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San
VnaciKo
„
Hongkong.
Manila.
ALLEN St BERRILL,
SUCCESSORS TO
George "W. TVEacy,
rpHE
SAILORS' HOME, BUILT AND
owned by the "Honolulu Sailors' Horns
Society," has recently been placed under the management of the undersigned. They hope, by strict
attention and fidelity, to merit the patronage of the
seafaring community. The House has tees built snd
fitted up in a style to suit the wants of Officers and
Seamen who are spending a few weeks on shore, or
wish to remain for a single night, or a single meal.
Shower Baths on the Premises.
X AWAIHAK. HAWAII,
Ship Masters and Agents, while putting their vesWill continue the Oeneral Merchandise and Shipping basines sels under repairs, are respectfully invited to send
at the above port, where they are prepared to furnish the their crews to the Home, where every attention will
justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other re
be paid to their comfort.
cruita aa are required by whale ships at the shortestnotice, Officers' table, with lodging,
$6
per week,.
320-ly
and on the most reasonable terms.
BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE
MARINER.
Y. N. FLITNER'B Watch and Jewelry
do.
do.
do.
6
CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT,
March
1861.
1,
Managers.
Honolulu,
\T Establishment,
found following
ia Kaahumanu street, will bo
works
the
Almanacks for 1862.
Merchant's, Shipmaster'sand Mechanic'sAssistant.
Laws of the Sea.
The Art of Sailmaking.
:
Ship's Compasses and Dividers.
—also—
Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes.
—ALSO—
Chronometers and Chronometer Watches.
SEIVTIST.
332-ly
Offioe corner of Fort and Hotel Streets.
E. HOFFMANN, M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon, Makee'sBlock, corner Queen and Kaa
320-ly
humanu streets.
H. STANGENWALD, M. D.,
BURCEON,
PHYSICIAN ANDPhysician,
member of the
Late New York City Dispensary
Medico Chirurgtcal College and of the Pathological Society
ofNew York.
Street. Residence in
Office at Dr. Judd's Drug Store, on Fort
Nuuanu Valley, opposite thatof E. O. Hall, Baa,. 330-ly
M. D.
C. H. WETMORE,
PHYSICIAN fc SURGEON.
HILO, HAWAII, S. I.
N. B.—Medicine Chests carefully replenished at the
HILO DRUG STORE.
6_tf
—
—ALSO
TlrKri.lt ie MERRILL,
Commission Merchants
AND
AUCTIONEERS,
Ambrotype and Photographic
A great variety
Mariner.
—
AND—
Many ornamental articles, including Breast Pins,
Rings, Cups, &c, &c.
Particular attention given to repairing and rating
Chronometers.
*
Wheeler
CASTLE
COOKE,
AOENTS FOR
& Wilson's
SEWING MACHINES!
ALLTHELATEST
MACHINE HAS
former premiums, was
IWIS
Impiovenients, and, addition
awarded the Ms-heat prise alwve all Kuropean and American
to
Sewing Machines at the Worlds Exhibition iv PARIS in 1881,
GALLERY
*
*
P'esuT ?U
££f
of Honolulu Packets.
rxr
All freight Arriving in transitu for the Sandwich Island*.,
will be received and forwarded by the Regular Dispatch Line'
"
rata op commission.
Particularattention paid to forwarding and transhipment of
merchandise,sale of whalemen's bills, aud other exchaafa, In
—ALSO—
of merchandise and specie under open policies, sappy
of other articles useful to the aarance
njr whaleship., chartering ships, etc.
and at the Exhibition in London in 1882.Machineis found in the
The evidence of thesuperiority of this
record ofiv salea. In 1861—
The Urover Baker Company, Boston,
The Florence Company, Massachusetts,
stairsOffice—up
the
Post
Tbe Parker Company, Connecticut,
to
Next door
J. M. Singer lr Co., New York,
over the Commercial Advertiser"
Flnkle Lyon,
Caaa. W. Hovrlund,Delaware,
Printing Office.
Co., Cincinnati, 0.,
M. Greenwood
-Brß.irTiTli.irs TAKEN IN EVERY STYLE.
N. 8. C. Perkins, Norwalk, 0.,
Pholoeraphs, MHalneotype» for
Smith, Connecticut,
Wilson
H.
sold 18,600, whilst the Wheeler Wilson Compsay, of llridge
LockUto., Landacapes, Views of Dwellings, tc, at reasport, madeand sold 19,726 during the same period.
5,
assortment
of
c
*f
ON HAND—A good
11 tf
H. L. IHABL.
XT Picas* Cssll and Examine.
11-ll]
FRAMES,
"
AGENTS OF THE
Regular Dispatch Line
English Charts of North and South Pacific.
in
CHASE'S
1. O. MBBBIIX
D. O. MntOBB.
—ALSO—
314-ly
DR. J. MOTT SMITH,
f/c.
LOSS
■dSBStp-—. I
Seamens' do.
J. U. COLE,
""aLSO
SAILOR'S HOME.
Importersand Wholesale and Retail dealers in General Merchandise, In the Fireproof Store in King street, opposite tho
Seamen's Ch&pcl.
" "
*
*
117 and 119 California street.
Captain B T. Snow,
»
BKrElt TO |
Meters. C Bauwaa «V 00.,
Honolulu
i
REMOVAL.
G. W. VOLLUM,
BOOK-BINDER:
HAVING TAKEN TilK STAND ON KAA-
humanu street, over the store of Bolles k Co., opposite
Bishop k Co.'s Bank, is now prepared to execute all orders for
Binding
Books,- Pamphlets,
Newspapers, Music,
Old Books, &c„ site.
Particular attention paid torebiuding old and choice Books.
Mr. Y. baring had many years experience In Book-binding,
In all its branches, hopes to receire a share of the business required In Honolulu.
Orders from the other islands should be accompanied with
particular directions as to tbe style, and IT tbe work is to match
volumes previously bound, a aample volume should be ssnt
with tbeJob.
BOUND VOLUMES
to 18Mvelwswe,
FRIEND,FROM 1845
sate by th« Publisher-Price •! per
OFrorTHE
bound together.
�THE FRIEND , J l L 1, 1863.
56
"The 4th."
All men are born free and equal;" so
declared the Signers of the American De-
"
claration of Independence, eighty-seven years
ago. Washington and his compatriots vindicated and established this great truth
during the Revolutionary War, with reference to the Anglo-Saxon, or white races,
scattered over North America. Unfortunately, the negro, or black race, was not included among those to whom this principle
was applied, that, " all men are born free
and equal." The time has now come when
the negro race must be admitted into the
enjoyment of the same rights as the white
man.
This we honestly believe to be the
decree of Heaven, notwithstanding Jeff,
Davis and his fellow rebels declare that
negro-chattel slavery is, and shall be, the
corner-stone of the Southern Confederacy.
Here lies the grand secret of this fearful
struggle. Some writer' may throw dust in
the eyes of the people and the reading public,
by declaring that this is not the cause of the
war, but facts speak, in language not to be
misunderstood. We arc glad that Americans in Honolulu are disposed to observe
the day, and and we hope, in the midst of
their festivities, they will remember their
countrymen who are struggling to maintain
the flag of the Union.
Agreeable to a Programme, which we
have seen, the following Order of Exercises
will be observed at the Fort Street Church,
at 10 o'clock, A. m.
1.
2.
8.
4.
Voluntary,
l>rayer,
- ----
National Ode,
Oration.
5. National Ode,
6. Benediction, •
By the Choir.
By Rev. S. C. Damon.
" America."
Rev. E. Corwin.
•
» Hail Columbia."
• Rev. R. Anderson, D. D.
Plcale ait Oahu College.
-
7. Raising of United States Flag.
8. Singing,
" Star-Spangled Banner."
Declaration of Independence."
9. Reading,
"
10. Singing,
" Charleston Ode."
11. Impromptu,
" Flag of our Union.
---
Hawaiian Language.—Hereafter the native
language is to become the medium of
communication in the meetings of the
Hawaiian Evangelical Association. The
records are to be kept in English and
Hawaiian. It has also been announced by
Dr. Anderson, and approved of by the missionaries of the American Board, that all
persons supported by the funds of the Board,
at Oahu College, must acquire the Hawaiian language. The Rev. H. H. Parker has
been invited to instruct in this department
during the coming year. His reputation as
an adept in the language is very high. This
is a movement in the right direction. The
masses of the Hawaiian people will always
speak this language. Their numbers are as
one to thirty of the Anglo-Saxon, then let
their language be cultivated and improved.
We hope the Dictionary of Judge Andrews
may be published without delay. Never was
there a more urgent call for a book of this
rharaoteT.
abodes, with schools for their children and
religious instruction for all, and the introducexpressing
This distinguished Officer of the United tion of the marriage tie. Without th«m,
an opinion as to policy of arming
they
States Navy, now commanding the naval
make excellent soldiers and are brave."
forces off Charleston, will be remembered by
•ome of our old residents as formerly ComThe Ebony Race and the War.
mander of the U. S. Sloop Cyane, (184T),
In our private correspondence, we occain the Pacific. He visited the lislands-mThe sionally meet with an idea worthy of a wider
Rev. Mr. Coan lately received a letter from circulation. The attention of all classes of
him, from which we are permitted to copy the American people is now so entirely abthe following extracts:
sorbed in the great struggle, that our private
Port Royal, S. C, )
contain frequent allusions to the pro" Wabash," February
letters
8, 1863. ,
of
events. In a letter lately received
gress
" My appreciation, however, of your remembrance has not been dimmed by this from the Rev. Roswell D. Hitchcock, D. D.,
delay, for I experienced heart-felt pleasure on Professor in the Union Theological Semireading, many times, that most interesting nary, of New York City, we find the followepistle. Not alone because it evinced how
than
closely you had followed my career during ing. (We were fellow collegians more
this terrible war, and thereby showing your a quarter of a century ago).
affectionate regard for me, but because I feel
" But these last two years have been heavencouraged and strengthened by the views ily laden with cares and labors. We are in
you have expressed in regard to the war the midst of one of the greatest movements
itself. So patriotic and yet so consistent of modern history. The war is not yet
with true Christian principles, which have ended; and the feeling is.strong with me
governed, so eminently, your long life of that it is not likely to end very soon. I doubt
usefulness. 1 remember well your aversion the ending of it till the nation, in its masses,
to war and all its accessories, for I once had takes kindly hold of the negro. Victory has
to defend my profession in one of those for its price, I suspect, a hearty, general acpleasant hours I passed with you and Mrs. knowledgment of human rights, as such.
Coan, at beautiful Hilo, in the only way I The Revolutionary War of s<jven years yin«
presume a Christian can, by referring to the dicated the rights of white men. This war,
love of the Savior to the Centurion, and the whether it be three, or four, or seven, or ten
remarkable fact that all four of the Roman years, is for the black man. It is a solemn
officers, mentioned in Scripture, are alluded fact, that the per-c.entage of " God's people
"
to in a favorable light, and no exception is larger in the ebony than in the ivory race.
taken to their calling. I believe that wars God be praised, public sentiment is moving
The growth of the
are, very often, very wicked, and undertaken in the right direction.
for greed or conquest, ice., but if ever a Anti-Slavery sentiment in the loyal States
nation was driven by stern necessity into has had a tropical rapidity of late. Be paone, it has been ours, and as dark as the tient. The leaven works."
hour seems to be, I have entire faith that
Hawaiian Evangelical Association.
we shall have the blessing of God upon it.
Before He may vouchsafe this, He may conThe following members were present to
tinue to scourge, for we have, as a nation, attend the Annual meeting of this Associawantonly offended Him in many ways. But
this rebellion is too wicked a one to succeed. tion:—from Hilo:
Rev. T. Coan, Rev. D. B.
clings to us like the shirt of Hawaii.—
Dr. Wetmore. Kau: Rev. O. 11.
" Slaveryprovoked
the war, and is now a Lyman, and
Nessus—it
Gulick. Kealakeakua: Rev. J. D. Paris. Kodisturbing element in states where it never hala:
Rev. E. Bond.
existed. It is a leprous spot which taints Maui. Lahaina: Rev. D. Baldwin, Rev. J.
everything it touches. I have never been an F. Pogue. Wailuku: Rev. W. P. Alexander.
abolitionist—on the contrary, most of my Hana: Rev. S. E. Rishop.
oAnn.—Honolulu: Rev. L. Smith, Rev. E. W.
life, a sturdy conservative on the vexed
Clark, Rev. L. Andrews, Rev. P. J. Gulick,
how
can
cannot
now
see
we
question; but I
Rev. C. T. Mills, Key. E. Corwln, Rev. A. Bishhave peace and the Union again, with slav- op, Rev.
S. C. Damon, Prof. Alexander, S. N.
ery in our midst. If our deluded Southern Castle, G. P. Judd, A. S. Cooke, E. 0. Hall.
people could only see their true interests, in Kaneohe: Rev. B. W. Parker. Waialua: Rev. J.
the light which strikes all who come to this S. Emerson. £ma. 4Rev. J. Bicknell.
Rev. G. B. Rowell. Koregion, using this unhappy race as free Kauai.—Waimea:
laborers, what a blessing it would be. The loa: Rev. D. Dole, Rev. J. W. Smith. Waiolc:
degradation, over-work and ill-treatment of Rev. E. Johnson, Mr. Wilcox.
(C7 The only American Protestant clerthe slaves is greater than I deemed possible,
while the capacity ofthe negro lor improve- gymen absent were the Rev. J. S. Green, of
ment is higher than I believed. He is docile, Makawao, Maui, and Rev. L. Lyons, of
not vindictive, emotional, with strong religi- Waimea, Hawaii.
ous tendencies, and great local attachment.
He will run from slavery, but as a free laDIED.
borer would rarely leave the place of his Wbitb—ln Santa Crui, California, on the26th of May. Mrs.
birth. Some good people have come down Sophia
K. White, aged 26 years, eldest daughter of E. 0. Hall,
of this city.
as missionaries to those who have remained Esq.,
Holt—ln Honolulu, June 18, Hannah, wife of J. D. Holt,
on the plantations, producing marked results, Esq., of Una city.
Jobbs—ln Honolulu, June 20, of dropsy, John Coffin Jones,
first, in improving their physical condition, aged
27 years—a son of the late J. C. Jones, Esq., formerly
at this place.
teaching tnem cleanliness of person, with AmericanConsul
PbaTT—At Marshall, Michigan, March 30, Hon. Abnrr
order and arrangement in their humble Pratt, lata U. 8. Consul at this place.
Admiral Dupont's Opinion of the War,
And the Negro Question.
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Letters Iron the i al "f War
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The Friend a
"Comfort" to the Sailor.
Scott, Byron, or some other modern literary celebrity, once remarked that he would
consider it a far higher compliment to find
one of his volumes at a country inn, with
leaves turned down, dog's ear fashion, and
pages well thumbed, than to meet with it on
a table in a lady's parlor, neatly bound and
gilt-edged, but unread. .Editors, too, are
gratified to learn that their scribblings are
read. We have lately been pleased to receive applications from several old shipmasters to furnish as many back volumes as we
had in our possession. The older the better!
A shipmaster once gave us fifty dollars for a
complete file of the Friend from the commencement of its publication. Such testimonials are encouragingamidst the numerous
perplexities and vexations ot an Editor's life.
But recently a sailor paid the Friend a compliment which we equally prize, and now
mention it for the encouragement of those
benevolent donors who contribute their freewill offerings for the gratuitous circulation of
this paper.
During a late visit to the American Hospital, we met a sailor somewhat advanced in
years, limping along on his cane, who solicited the loan of a bound volume of the Friend.
In the course of our interview, he said that
sixteen years ago he visited Honolulu, and
obtained a volume of the Friend, which had
been his companion during all his subse-
JUNE 1, 1863.
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Editor's Table.
quent voyages, and it /tad been such a comfort
to
to him. It has always been our practice
A Nkw Book.—Thk Nkar and the Heavenly
supply gratuitously all seamen, reading the
Horizons; by Madame dc Gasparin. Robert
English language, with copies of the Friend,
Carter & Brothers, New York.
and we now feel encouraged to continue the
practice.
This is the title of a new religious work,
by a niece of Count Gasparin, whose recent
Bishop Colenso.
• works upon America have attracted so much
One thing is quite certain, this clerical attention in America and England. The
gentleman is likely to make himself quite Gasparin family belongs to the Protestant
notorious. From the London Atheneum, we community in France. They are decidedly
learn that in one week twenty books and Evangelical and Calvinistic in their religious
pamphlets were published, refuting his at- viiws. It is exceedingly interesting to see
tacks upon the Bible. All the leading re- religious truth presented under different asviews and monthlies on both sides of the pects, and by writers of different temperaAtlantic, to say nothing of the weeklies and ments. A strict Presbyterian Scotchman, an
dailies, have come out upon his book. In- Evangelical German, a Calvinistic Frenchstead of retracting any of his errors, he has man, and a practical go-ahead American
published another book, in which he attacks may all agree upon the great and essential
other parts of the Bible, besides the Penta- doctrines of the Bible, but when they come
teuch. The result will probably be, that he to write out and spread out their views in
will sink down among the Humes, the Tom books, there will appear marked differences,
Paines, and that class of opposers who ruin- although real agreement. We think Bonar
ed their own reputation and character for from Scotland, Krummacher from Germany,
good sense, learning and piety, by dashing Madame dc Gasparin from France, and Mrs.
themselves against the impregnable fortress Stowe or a score of other writers, would all
of Divine Revelation. Such men are really agree in the essentials, although they might
to be pitied. It has been often stated that differ in the style and phraseology of their
Bishop Colenso allowed Polygamist Zulus to books. If a reader would entertain enlarged
be admitted to the Communion of the and elevated views upon religious or other
Christian Church. A writer in the New subjects, let him read authors who view
York Independent, of March sth, states that truth from different points of observation.
thepoor heathen would not avail themselves When a Churchman or a Puritan, a Cathoof the Bishop's kind offer! The Bishop lic or a Protestant, reads only such books as
found among the Zulus a heathenish dance, are written by the members ot hi* peculiar
something after the style of the Hawaiian faith or sect, then he becomes narrowhula.
The simple Bishop thought it minded and bigoted. Sometimes such wriwould be best to Christianize this heathenish ters undertake to clip, trim, screw, twist and
ceremony, thus following, he said, the advice turn the truths of the Bible, to suit some
of Gregory the Great!
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42
this assertion, we present our readers with
one chapter of the book, entitled, " Of whom
I speak." In this chapter, Madame Gasparin presents her views of God's love, pardon, sin, prayer, the work of the Holy
Spirit, etc.
Some of the sketches in this book are
drawn in masterly style. After reading
this book we can say with some of the British critics, " this is a remarkable book." So
says the Scotsman, while the British Quarterly Review asserts that it is "a book full of
beauty and pathos." A writer in Macmillin's Magazine says, "This book speaks to
the hearts of us all."
Of Whom I Si-eak.—There arc two
great truths under the sun,—God's pardon,
and His justice.
There are two peoples on the earth a
people of men who speak different languages,
and live in different climates, but who have
all felt the horror of sin, and the need of a
spiritual help, and have recognized, as accomplished in themselves, the work of the
Holy Spirit; and another people very differ-.
ent, scoffers, obdurate, who reject all the appeals, open or mysterious, of the Divine
grace. The prayer for mercy has never
fallen from their lips; they laugh at the idea
of pardon, they cast it from their minds.
With this last people I do not occupy myself.
The future of rebellious spirits presents a
prospect, the horror of which I would on no
:
account
diminish.
I was not made for such a subject.
I attach myself to the glorious phalanx of
the redeemed. I turn towards the celestial
horizon ; I turn towards the light, to the infinite serenities, to the love without limit, to
perfect joy. I would awaken joy. It is
this we want.
By a redeemed soul, 1 understand the
man who has felt himself guilty, felt himself weak—who has, in utmost humility,
thrown himself before the Eternal, murmuring, " Have mercy on me !"
But you who mourn departed friends,
from najiose mouth you have not received
the full assurante of peace, do not you turn
from me. If I cannot with firm hand, point
them out to you in glory, I can show you
something magnificent—a rainbow all radiant with nope—the love of our Savior, the
power of prayer, the free and royal gift of
an omnipotent grace.
Love divine ! It has depths we cannot
follow. Even here below, has not the mother's heart felt that there was an inexhaustible tenderness which surpassed her own 1
You who hang over trie little cradle, when
anxiety for the future seiaes on you, and
you grow pole before enemies who have not
revealed themselves, is it not true that one
single thought will at once calm you ? God
cherishes my child, and this my tenderness
is as nothing compared to the love of God !
This husband or this mother whom I
moum, Jesus has loved them. Who shall
unfold to me the mysteries of this love ? who
■hall limit its action? He knows all, I
nothing. When lo»t in grief, I can neither
see nor comprehend; He sees, He loves,
and He is the Savior.
Permit me a reminiscence from my travels
in the East, which will never be effaced
from my mind.
We had passed Bethlehem, we had passed the Pool of Solomon ; we had been
traversing for a long time solitary lulls,
where some wild herb alone movea to the
wind, when, on a sudden, a dark line cut the
horizon. It enlarged, it upproached, it delined itself in battlements; they were the
walls of Jerusalem. Behind those wulls I
saw there,—with those eyes of the soul that
look out beyond the present. —I saw the
grand cross of Christ arise and dominate
the city anil dominate the world. My heart
swelled, tears flowed down my I'lieek.
An immense love, an unmeasured pity
and pardon descend from the cress upon the
whole earth. Those who refuse it, destroy
and limit it for themselves ; thoM who hunger Ukd thirst for it, find it always equal to
their aspirations.
Whosoever calls upon God will lie saved.
Sublime words, which, descending from the
throne of God, fall upon our lost world, ami,
in falling on it, spread ■ universal light
1 recognise no formula which has power
to convert men ; 1 adore a Holy Spirit
which, under every sky, can tame the pride
of man, and throw him repentant at the feet
of his Creator.
Jesus died for all. All do not know the
only name that saves. Knowledge must
come from without; the sentiment of our
guilt and misery springs from the heart.
There is no heart beyond the circle of Divine action.
Every soul which in its famine cries to
the Eternal,-finds the Eternal. This ineflie
ble cry, uttered in whatsoever zone or epoch,
traverses infinite space, and sinks in the
heart of Jesus.
Without doubt, where the atmosphere 1 is
thick, the light is feeble ; without doubt,
there are such clouds as can obscure the
day—such ignorance and hardness of the
conscience as reduce man to the condition ol
the beasts; hut the power ol God, but the
love of God,—here are my two hi nips for
this labyrinth. 1 am ignorant of all, God
knows all. 1 think I love, but I love nothing
as He loves. My God, who has made the
heart, can always touch the heart.
Come, contemplate with me this Divine
love in its plenitude, as it acts upon some
poor creature in the hour of death.
I would not encourage the idleness or the
indecision of the soul. The man who has a
long time refused to hear may lose the
!
3.
dience and in courage. Leaving veteran
Christians behind, it passes ail, it has achieved all; and, nevertheless, it is itself, with its
own individuality, but ripened by a single
glance from the Divine love.
Jesus has done this.
What He said to the soul at that last hour
I know not. What I have seen I believe.
It is the work of God.
And what is ours ?
•
An immense power is given us—a direct
influence on the Governor of worlds—prayer.
Shall I recall the promises made to it ?
We have our cars filled with them, but what
they announce so surpasses our hope that we
do not believe in them.
Infinite goodness—poor fallen creatures
that we are !—finds us more skeptical than
infinite justice.
It matters not; prayer is a power ; and it
on earth it has a contested authority, it rules
like a queen in heaven.
God dwells far off from us, —lost, so to
speak, in the height of the empyrean. Prayer brines Him down amongst us, brings
Him to our hearts., and links His power
with our efforts.
The heart of this man repels me. hut all
his resistance disappears before a Divine
tenderness. My words irritated, this can
move and assuage. I know not how to constrain another soul ; there is One who leads
it by invisible cords. Events ricfy me ;
there is One who can bend them to His purpose. He, God and Father, can unite in
one focus so many scattered beams, that the
darkest soul shall be suddenly inundated
with light and the coldest heart kindled with
love.
I do not destroy the freedom of man.
Man can say Yes ; man can say No.
To say No, knowing that it is the Eternal
and his pardon that is refused—to scorn our
own salvation, with eyes open and n sane
mind—is perhaps that frightful sin of which
it is written. Pray not for it.
But have I seen.or known such ctll prits,
or do they exist for me ? God excepted,
does any one know the hopeless? For me,
I know my father, my mother, my friend,
this or that man ; God puts into my heart
the cry of intercession ; and if I hesitate,
the same God says to me, Believe ; nil is
possible to him who lias faith.
In the time of Jesus there were paralytics
and the dying. They could not of themselves go to Christ; their wasted limbs refused to carry them; they knew not that
Jesus was near and wished to cure them.
There weoe even the dead who could not
stir. Who. then, interceded ? who besought
the Master ? A father for his daughter, a
centurion for his slave. And Jesus resuscitated the dead.
What we want is faith. The holiness of
God dismays us, but his charity still more.
We stand bewildered, fearful, and mute.
May I possess that sacred boldness which
lies in true humility !
I will pray for you, dear friends, whom
my own sins and omissions have kept separated from the Savior ; I will pray for you
whom my cowardice often, and sometimes a
natural sentiment of bashfulness, have prevented me from addressing with words of
power of hearing. I know this well. But
the nwment also may come when the lost
sheep, called in vain through all the fertile
valley of the earth, may answer nt length
out of the sombre valley of death. It is
thus God seeks his simple creatures engaged
in the labors of life, weak, ill-instructed, but
with a heart still loyal and just.
In an instant the soul is transformed. It
has comprehended, it has submitted, it has
prostrated itself; God has raised it, it lives.
A few days, a few hours suffice ; God, in an
instant, at one bound, can enable it to pass
through the intermediate degrees. Frozen,
it burns; lame, it runs; rebellious and pu- serious import; I will pray for you whom
sillanimous, it is now accomplished in obe- all admire perhaps, and for whom none
�THE FRIEND, JUNE,
Grand and lofty minds,
who traverse our sky, leaving trains of
light behind—for you I pray !
Ah, we know not what surprises may be
in reserve for us in the future life j how
lriuny we may meet there who knew us not,
whose fuees we had never seen, but whom
our modest, ardent supplications had drawn
bends the knee.
.softly towards Christ!
Have I said what I wished ? Have I
communicated hope ? Have 1 made you
feel the inexpressible love of our Savior, the
power of prayer, the sovereign, unlimited
actions of God ?—I know not. Perhaps
emotion with me is stronger than argument.
Approach, then, the pages of Holy Writ.
What figures, sublime in their simplicity,
group themselves there! Contemplate them.
Their aspect has more eloquence than these
lips of mine.
Is it love you would be convinced of?
•See Jesus on the cross.
Is it the power of prayer ? See women
on their knees, and near them the dead who
rise.
Is it the free action of the Holy Spirit?
See the dying thief, and hear the murmur
on his lips—Kemember me.
By a late arrival in New York from
Newburn, N. C, the mail bags contained
66,000 letters from the soldiers, to their
friends scattered over New England and the
other Northern Stutes. This was only one
mail. Similar mails are going South and
returning North. One of these letters,
written by a father to his little son, chanced
to fall into our hands. Now, as there are a
good many little Harrys on the Sandwich
Islands, as well as elsewhere, we thought
some of them would like to read about a
soldier's life, when he was not fighting.
Camp, Newport Barracks,
March 13, 1803.
)
\
My Dear Boy Hakry :—Since I last
wrote home I have been on an expedition to
The buildings on this plantation were constructed upon a most liberal plan; the mansion was a large octagon house of two stories, with a lookout on top; from this, one has
a line] view of Bogue Sound, and across the
sound the whole town of Swansboro, about
one mile in the distance, is seen to good advantage ; it was the object of our expedition
to cross the sound and destroy the salt-works
at that place.
I think, Harry, that you would have liked
to have been with me on this trip, for at the
plantation I have been writing about, there
were in one building two hundred and fifty
bushels of peanuts ; they had not been
baked. Don't you think it would take all
the little boys and girls in your school a long
time to eat them all ? The Artillery men
one night brought into camp five hives of
good honey. Did we not have a good feast ?
These fellows are very liberal, and many of
the boys had their canteens filled with clear
honey; this makes even hard bread go down
easier.
Stealing is not allowed now on our
marches, so that all these things have to be
done on the sly. It is no uncommon thing
in the morning to see from six to a dozen
men at the Colonel's quarters, looking for
property lost the night before. I was somewbut pleased one morning, for a man came
running to camp, inquiring for our general;
he had the night before lost tliree hams and
said they were taken by some Cavalry men;
so the General goes to where the Cavalry
men were encamped, and passing some soldiers who were frying ham and eggs, the
General turned his back, and asked tbe officer in command if he allowed his men ham ?
yes, we have of late carried more or
" O,with
less
us." The General then says, '• If
you can identify the men you shall be paid."
This of course he was unable to do, and the
poor man had to go home, although he saw
the men cooking his own ham. I had almost forgotten to write about the splendid
peach trees that I saw on this plantation, all
in full bloom, and oh, how fragrant, the
whole air filled with the sweet perfume,
noticed also, near the mansion, a splendid
spring of water, so plenty that the two hundred horses that drank from it were unable
to lower it in the least; over and around
this spring were standing six splendid magnolias, soon to be in blossom. When they
are, I am informed that the scent of the
peach blossom, ns compared to them, sinks
into insignificance, that is to say, smells bad.
To-morrow lam to head an expedition out
beyond the pickets, about five miles. I shall
have one four-horse team nnd one two-horse
team. We are going for lumber. We shall
have two Cavalry men and six other soldiers
armed so as to be able to take care o*V>urselves. To get this lumber we have to tear
down a house that has been abandoned. I
have been out once, and had very good luck.
At our camp we have two yokes of little
oxen ; the driver here ulways put a rope on
the near one's horns.for if that is not done he
don't know where to go.
place called Cedar Point. We staid there
three nights ; it was a splendid place where
we encamped, in an oak grove with no underbush, about one fourth of a mile from
the salt water. Our camp joined right on
to the finest plantation that I have ever seen
in North Carolina. The first night we all
slept in the open air, scraping together the
oak leaves for a bed, and as I was somewhut weary I never slept better in all my
life. The next day most of us went to the
shore und gathered as many oysters as we
chose, spending the remainder of the day resting, lying in the pleasant sun, telling stories,
singing songs, etc. As night came on there
were slight indications of rain, so we thought
it best to prepare some shelter; we made us
a shed by first putting up two crotched
sticks in the ground, then putting a pole
across the top, three poles running from the
top pole down to the ground ; on the back or
top of this structure, we put four india-rubNature forgives no sin, no error.
ber blankets nicely lapped and tied together,
at each end another blanket. The colored She lets off the offender for fifty years,
boys brought cornstalks from the plantation sometimes; but she catches him at last, and
for a bed. In front of this we had a good inflicts the punishment just when, just where
fire, kept burning all night by the negroes.
a
43
1863.
The Snake
in the Grass.
Come, lUten awhile to me, my lad—
Come, listen to me for a spell!
Let that terrible drum
For a moment be dumb,
For your uncle ii going to tell
What befell
A youth wholoved liquor too well.
.
,
clover yuuDg man wae be, my lad.
Ami with beauty uncommonly blest
Kre with brandy and wine
Ik- began to decline*
And behavelike a person possessed
I protest,
Tbe teiuiwrunce plan Is the best,
due evening, he went to u tavern, my lad—
He went to a uvern one night |
And, drinking too much
Rum, brandy and audi,
't'lte chap got exceedingly •* tight,"
And was quite
What your uunt wouldeiititle a "fright"
A
.
'lb'* fellow fell Into a anouae, my lad—
"Tit a horrible slumber lie taken!
He trembles with fear,
And acts very queer
My ryes ! how be -Liver* and shakes
Whenbe wakes,
And raves about horrid great snakes!
.
'lisa warning to you and me, my lad
A particular caution to ailThough no one can sec
The vipers but beTo bear the poor lunatic bawl,
•« How they crawl
All over the floor and the wall !"
Next morning he took to bis bed, my lad-Next morning be took to his bed ;
And he never got up,
To dine or to sup,
Though properly physicked and bled
And 1 read,
Next day the poor fellow was dead I
my lad—
You've heard of the -* aiiake in the
Of tlie viper concealed in the grass j
but now you must know,
Man's deadliest foe
Is a snake of a different classAlas!—
Tin the viper that lurks (n tbe glaas !
"Tis a warning to you and me, mylad—
A very imperative call I
Of liquor keep clear
Don't even drink beer,
II youM shunall ocoaaton to fall.
It at all,
l'ray take It uncommonly small.
:
,
If you ure partial to (makes, my lad—
(A passion I think very low)—
Don't enter to see 'em,
The Devil's Museum !"
Tis very much better to go
"
m
(That's so!)
And visit a regulur show.— John
U.
Saxe.
The sale of Hugh Miller's workshas
been
much larger in America than in Great Britain. Messrs. Gould & Lincoln are the Boston publishers, and Messrs. Black, of Edinburgh, issue the works abroad. The " Testimony of the Rocks" has reached a sale of
26,000 copies in England and the same in
America. Next comes the " Footprints of
the Creator," in which the American sale
has entirely outstripped the English, the
former being upwards of 19,000, and the latter about 6.000. The " Old Red Sandstone"
has sold 16.000 copies in the states, to 9,000
in England ; the " Schools and Schoolmasters," 16,000 to 10,000 of the English ; and
the First Impressions of England," 9,00
" 6,000 in Black's edition. The sale
against
of the other volumes is about the same in
both
countries^
�44
TH
THE FRIEND,
JUNE 1,
18(13.
of Wine.
In the play of Othello, when the crafty,
two-faced and ignoble lago would excite
jealousy in the bosom of the Moor of Venice,
one of the means which he adopted was to
disgrace Othello's lieutenant, Cassio, by getting him drunk with wine. lago was but
too successful. Cassio takes too much. He
is found negligent when placed in command.
Evil consequences follow, and Cassio is disShakspeare's Opinion
graced, exclaiming,
" Reputation, reputation, reputation ! O I ha»e
lost my reputation !"
Cassio, unfortunately, was not the first or
last soldier who has lost his reputation
Solomon declared three
thrdugh wine.
thousand years ago, "wine is a mocker;
strong drink is raging ; and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise." Solomon and
Shakspeare were two wise men. They knew
the effects of wine. Poor Cassio, just like
ten thousand other drunkards, having lost
his situation, and fallen under disgrace, was
anxious to recover what he had lost, his
reputation, his standing, his rank. "Ah !
thsre's the rub !" as Shakspeare says elseReputation may be easily lost,
where.
character easily tarnished, rank easily forfeited, but to restore reputation, character,
rank, that is not so easy a matter. " Wine
is a mocker." Men fancy they may have a
jolly good time, get drunk, revel, carouse,
and no injury will follow. There is just the
dangerous point. " Wine is a mocker."
When Cassio waked up from his debauch,
and that " terrible next morning" dawned,
then he became aware ol what injury he had
His reputation was gone. Like
done.
many other drunkards, he felt mortified and
ashamed. He was ready now to do anything, make promises, sign the pledge!
Listen to his exclamation of self-reproach :
" Drunk? and speak parrot? and squabble ? swagger ? swear ? and discourse fustian
with one's own shadow ? 0 thou invisible
spirit of wine, if thou hast no other name to
be known by, let us call thee Devil."
Many a sober word is said in jest, and
so many a solemn truth is uttered by men
who speak from the severe pangs of remorse
and self-reproach. Drunkards, reformed and
unreformed, utter the severest language in
regard to wine and ardent spirits as a beverage. Temperance lecturers and editors
never began to denounce the use of intoxicating liquors as we have heard them denounced by those who use them. Listen
again to the self-condemning Cassio :
"O that men should put an enemy in
th«ir mouths to steal away their brains ! that
we should with joy, revel, pleasure and applause, transform ourselves intb beasts."
i;
FRIEND, JUNE, 186 3.
The poor drunkard becomes a beast. He
sinks oftentimes lower than the brutes. How
strange, passing strange, that men should
even thus debase, disgrace, degrade and brutalize themselves—destroying both soul and
body.
lago, the time-serving fellow, reasons just
as many lovers of wine have since done :
(For the Friend.)
"My Times are in Thy Hand."
Pr. 1X11:31.
When all above the skies is clear and light,
When all around the fieldswith flow'rs is bright,
When perfumed breezes ruund my forehead play,
And cooling streams refresh me on my way,
I say, while with hope's arch my path is spanned,
Come,
are
too
severe
a
monitor."
you
"
" These are Thy gift; «My Times uro in Thy
How often have we heard moderate drinkers
hand.'"
and wine-bibbers say,
are too severe ;
" Come,
come, you
and spirits are the good
creatures of God—use them with moderation
as we do, and all will be well." These men
do not understand the subject as well as the
crafty lago. He knew what the effects of
wine were and would be. We refer the advocates of intoxicating drinks to the keensighted but diabolical lago—the very incarnation of evil !
Cassio would not listen to lago's coaxing
plea. Cassio knew what he had done and
said, " I have well approved it ! I drunk !"
Others too, have proved what wine will do.
But why argue the point longer ? Would
that we could persuade men to pursue the
safe pathway of total abstinence from all intoxicating liquors !
wine
The Evangelical
Association will
commence its sessions next Wednesday, the
3d inst. The number of missionaries already arrived, and others expected, indicate
that the meetings will be fully attended.
Subjects of the highest importance relating
to this Mission and missions in general,
will be discussed. The presence of the
Rev. Dr. Anderson, Senior Secretary of the
Board, will add greatly to the interest of the
discussions. He has just returned to Honolulu, having completed the tour of nearly
all the stations upon the Islands, the only
exceptions being those at Hana, on Maui,
and that on Molokai.
When uight comes down in darkness o'er uiy
soul,
When storm clouds rise and Hoods upon me roll,
When on before no open path I sec,
I still can upward look, 0 God, to Thee,
And say, though 'mid fast thickening gloom I
stani],
"All shallbe well; 'My Times are in Thy hand.'
"
So, in my every fate, 1 fain would bo
Of quiet heart, my trust reputed in 'J'iico ;
Feeling no undue joy when bliss attends,
Nor undue grief when pain or woe impends ;
For howe'er strangely my life may seem planned,
This solves it all
My Times arc in Thy hand."
:"
PIINAIIOU.
Letters from the Seat of War.
The following letter was addressed to
some family friends residing in Honolulu.
We publish it as a specimen of the patriotic
spirit pervading the hearts of the young
men of the North, who are engaged in this
fearful struggle. They may be repulsed and
defeated to-day, but to-morrow they are
again tendy for action. There may be multitudes of similar young men in the South,
hence the fierceness of the struggle, and for
what? Shall or shall not negro chattel
slavery outspread that broad continent?
Much as we detest war, and mourn over its
terrible effects to individuals, yet from our
inmost soul we say, let that struggle go on.
until it shall lie settled and settled forever
that slavery shall be put down, down|
We present our readers with letters DOWN, never, never to
show its hydrafrom correspondents now engaged in carry- head. Let not the
American people being forward the war in the United States. queath this curse to be endured
and this war
We shall hope to receive additional letters to be waged by the
coming generation.
from the Rev. W. F. Snow, who has not onCamp nkar Falmouth,
)
ly kindly forwarded a letter, birt also a poetic
Stafford County, Va., \
effusion, over the nam dc plume of Punahou.
March 27, 1868. S
We srre glad the pupils of our young Col* The last letter I wrote 1 think
*
lege can make so good a report of themselves, was just previous to the battle of Frederickswas fought on the 13th of Deand do not forget the institution where they burg—which
cember, 1862. The enemy were well prereceived instruction in the earlier years of pared for us, and
although we fought with
their education, although they may have great valor we were badly repulsed,
and in
since carried off the blushing honors of Old the aggregate lost m killed and wounded
about 15,000. The Fifth Army Corps, to
Harvard.
which we are attached, was held as reserve,
We present our readers with a letter and did not enter into the engagement until
written in London. The writer is the son about 3 P. M„ of that day, when overof our old friend J. Hunnewell, Esq., of whelming odds were pushed in on our front,
for well the enemy knew that if the Fifth
Boston, whose interest is so deep and abiding Corps ever gained
one rod of ground, their
in the welfare of the Sandwich Islands.
position would have to be relinquished. But
•
�THE FRIEND, JUNE, 1863.
all our efforts proved unavailing, and for
three long hours we stood under one of the
heaviest cannonading and musketry ever
witnessed in this war; the ground in and
around our lines was literally covered with
dead and dying. Again I escaped injury,
with the exception of a slight hit upon the
left hip, just enough to keep up my spirits.
Well, that great battle has passed, and some
thousands, on that sad and fatal day, gave
their lives to the cause of freedom and their
country.
This has been a short winter, but one of
extraordinary bad weather—rain and snow
have visited us almost daily ; and with such
an army as we have here, constantly on the
move, the roads have become almost impassable. Spring is now upon us ; the weather
is clear, and the strong March winds are fast
preparing the roads for a forward movement.
Our army is in the l)est of discipline and efliciency, and although we have met with so
many reverses, we are again ready and willling to do our duty. I have often had the
blues, and feared we would have to succumb
to the imbecility of our leaders; but a
change has taken place. Tens of thousands
of the deserters are daily returning, and our
star of success, although partially obscured
by sad mistakes and the traitors at our own
Northern homes, is now beginning to shine
forth, and I trust may grow brighter and
brighter, till not one speck is left to darken
our once happy land. Tears of wrath often
fill my eyes as I read the doings of our
Northern Doujh-heads." Politicians who
should have been hung years ago, are now
belching forth one continual string of disloyalty. One party is as bad as the other
some want the negroes ; others want peace;
while Party No. 3 (to which I belong) wants
this war settled at the mouth of the cannon
and point of the bayonet. We have the
means, the men and the will—let our generals do their duty, the soldiers will do their
part. Papers say we are becoming very
much demoralized. This is a falsehood, and
the traitor that publishes such lies should be
hung up by the heels till the war closes. We
are not, nor never were demoralized—and
such accusations set against this army only
tend to kindle anew our sincere devotion to
the Country and the old Star Spangled Banner. 'Tis true we have had many deserters,
but we have a tremendous army, made up of
every class of people on this footstool, and
those that desert have no character—some, I
often think, have but little body, much less
soul. They skulk away from every battle,
tell all the big yarns about defeats, &c.
This class, I am happy to say, are now
scared ; many never stnelled powder on the
field, but have tasted the sweets of musketry
by the just retribution bestowed upon them
by Court-Martial—a hard and disgraceful
death to die. nevertheless just.
Gen. Hooker is to lead v* this summer ;
be is all we can ask for if the government
will support h'tm. His army numbers nearly
one hundred and fifty thousand, the greater
part comprised of old troops.
I was war all over when the rebellion
first broke out. I am all war yet, and mean
to be as long as rebeldom is in existence. I
am not eager for a fight, but when called to
hattle I shall never lie found wanting. The
charm and excitement of the terrible uproar
"
:
45
In the business quarter, the stores and offices
although still bearing the sign-bonrds of their
former occupants, are used by quartermasters and commissaries connected with the
army, or by regimental sutlers and civilians
who come from the North to trade.
!
Army chaplains preach in the Churches to
audiences composed almost entirely of officers
and soldiers. Instead of being governed by
tbe systematic administration of civil authorities, the city is ruled by the stern and
capricious hand of martial law. At every
principal street corner, an armed sentry
watches you narrowly as you go by, and, if
it be at night, peremptorily demands evidence of your right to pass. The city is
still not with the quiet of repose, but with
the hush of fear. A conquered city is a
strange, sad place.
Newbern is very well adapted to the purposes of a military post. It can be easily
defended. Occupying, as I said before, a
triangular peninsula, approach to it on two
sides must be made by water. As the rebels
in this region have no gunboats that can cope
with ours, we feel secure from attack from
this direction. On the land side, the roads
entering the city run through thick woods,
in which trees havebeen so felled as to make
it impossible for an enemy to move artillery
through them in order to plant batteries and
shell the city. Between these woods and
Camp of the Fifth Reg., Mass. Vol. Militia,
the city is a clearing of perhaps a mile in
Near Newberu, North Carolina, >
width. Upon this clearing the enemy must
Filiruary 18,1863. J
Deak " Friend :"—ln responding to your display himself before attacking, When he
kind invitation to write to you, 1 will devote does this a fire from gunboats in both
my first letter to telling you where and in rivers will fall upon each flank, while from
a line of forts, earth-works and rifle-pits, exwhat sort of a place I am.
The regiment wiih which 1 am connected tending across the whole base of the triangle,
is the Fifth Regiment of Massachusetts Vol- we can concentrate our fire upon any point
unteer Militia, a reorganization—under the of his front. It would be positively impossiit would recall of the President for troops to serve nine ble for him to outflank us, and madness
to
months—of a regiment which shared in the quire (hiring bordering upon
three months campaign at the opening of the attempt to storm such works as ours in front.
war. Perhaps ten per cent, of the present Being thus strongly protected both by nature
members were with the regiment at that and art, and also being easy of access, this
time. Immediately upon our entering ser- place becomes a very convenient centre from
vice in October last, we were ordered to this which to move in any direction. Requiring
place, where we have remained ever since, but a comparatively small force to hold it.
excepting when moving on expeditions into troops can be concentrated here, and moved
the interior of the State for temporary pur- rapidly to any desired point, while their
poses. Our camp is about hall a mile from supplies remain in safety, and in case of any
Newbern, the scene of the second brilliant reverse, they have a secure place to fall back
victory by Gen. Burnside and his "Coast upon.
All important points on the coast of North
Division,"' in the Spring of last year. This
city is now the head-quarters of the 18th Carolina are now undei* control of the Union
Army Corps, commanded by Maj.-Gen. J. forces, excepting Wilmington, which is ctill
G. Foster, who, as Captain in the United held by the rebels, and offers an opening for
States Regulars, was second in command any vessels that may succeed in running the
under Major Anderson, at Fort Sumter, and blockade. From present appearances, howwho came here as brigadier-general in the ever, it will not be long before this also is in
Burnside Expedition. It is a very pretty our possession. We have no foot-hold as
city, occupying a triangular peninsula, yet away from the seaboard. On a recent
formed by the confluence of the rivers Neuse expedition, we penetrated some sixty miles
and Trent, whose united waters flow hence into the interior, as far as Goldsboro, in order
into Pamlico Sound. In its general aspect to cut an important line of rail-road, but
it reminds me more of Honolulu than does made no attempt to effect a permanent
any place I have seen in this country. lodgment.
What may be the plans for future operaDuring its days of peace and prosperity it
must have been a very pleasant place of resi- tions in this state is, of course, known only
dence, but now it has the forlorn and deso- to our commanding General, and his superilate appearance of a garrison town. Very ors at Washington. The duty of subordifew of its original inhabitants remain, their nates is to wait and to obey.
In future letters I will endeavor to give
places being filled by the troops. The finest
dwellings are occupied as quarters for gener- you some glimpses of a soldier's life, and of
als, staff and regimental offices, and the sol- Southern manners and institutions as seen
W. F. S.
diers of the provost guard, or as hospitals; by an army Chaplain.
displaces what little fear I have and. makes
the scene of our engagement one of interest
intermingled with romance, such as always
makes us think we are going to win victories, and then, hurrah boys ! to see the graybacks run
The rebels dress in gray—we
in blue—so we call them gray-backs."
"
I am now the Third Ranking Captain,
and carry the flag. I have but forty-six men,
and you may rest assured we will sacrifice
life, our all, before one star shall be struck
from our time-honored banner. I expect
that long ere this letter reaches you, that our
great army will be hotly engaging the enemy.
Preparations are already being vigorously
prosecuted for a forward movement; not
over two weeks can pass before the tramp of
hundreds of thousands will tell that the
great army is in motion.
I intended to visit home this past winter,
but one day after another lias past and gone;
others have had to go, and by not returning
at the expiration of their passes, it has kept
the balance tied up. I cannot dwell on
thoughts of home ; my all is there—loving
wife and darling boy, an affectionate mother
and devoted brothers and sisters. Worlds
could not induce me to be thus separated,
did I not feel confident that I am only doing
my duty, as an American should do. We
are in the right, and right must prevail. ***
�46
THE FRIEND, JUNE, 1863.
Colored Straws, Showing which way the or $350, at the beginning
Wind Blows.
was feeble. As
of this century,
long as their value
to $1,000 and 1,500 and remained
Freedom the Fundamental Law of rose
"
there,
the system might be reckoned safe.
Houses
of
have
Congress
the Land. —Both
that they are estimated at from nothing
passed an act declaring freedom the funda- Now
mental law of the land forever, in the follow- to $5, slavery is destroyed.
ing words:
Civility is a Fortune—Civility is a fortune
To the end that Freedom may be and
"
in itself, for a courteous man always
the
the
fundamental law of
remain forever
land in all places whatsoever, so far as it lies succeeds in life, and that, even, when persons
within the power or depends upon the action of ability sometimes fail. The famous Duke
of the Government of the United States to of Marlborough is a case in point. It was
said of him by a contemporary, that his
make it so, therefore,
Be it enacted, etc., That from and after the agreeable manners often converted an enemy
passage of this act there shall be neither into a friend; and, by another, that it was
Slavery'nor involuntary servitude in any of more pleasing to be denied a favor by His
the Territories of the United States now ex- Grace than to receive one from other men.
isting, or which may at any time hereafter The gracious manners of Charles James
be formed or acquired by the United States, Fox preserved him from personal dislike,
otherwise than in punishment of crimes even when he was politically the most unwhereof the party shall have been duly con- popular man in tbe kingdom. The history
of our own country is full of examples of
victed."
success obtained by civility. The experience
Arrived in England.—Rev. J. Sella of every man furnishes, if he will but recall
Martin, the celebrated young colored minis- the past, frequent instances where conciliater of Boston, United States, well known for tory manners have made the fortunes of
his eloquent orations on the American crisis, physicians, lawyers, divines, politicians,
delivered in England some eighteen months merchants, and, indeed, individuals of all
ago, arrived at Liverpool by the Asia on the pursuits. On being
introduced to a stranger,
29th. We understand he has been invited his affability, or the reverse, creates, instanto take the pastorate of a church in the taneously, a prepossession in his behalf, or
suburbs of London.— Star.
awakens, unconsciously, a prejudice against
A Colored Volunteer Surgeon.—lt is him. To man, civility is, in fact, what
stated that the medical examining board, of beauty is to woman—it is a general passport
which Dr. Clymer is president, have reported to favor, a letter of recommendation, written
favorably in the case of Dr. Auguste, a col- in a language that every stranger underored applicant for admission into the army stands. The best of men have often injured
medical corps, and he will be assigned to themselves by irritability and consequent
duty as surgeon in one of the negro regi- rudeness, as the greatest scoundrels have frements.
quently succeeded by their plausible man(CT* John C. Fremont, in a letter to Gen. ners. Of two men, equal in all other reHalleck, suggests the occupation immediate- spects, the courteous one has twice the
ly of the Pacific Railroad lands by large chance for fortune.
bodies of colored men freed by the President's Emancipation Proclamation. He says, A Liberal Contribution from Abroad.
R. H. Dana, Jr., of Cambridge, Mass.,
in urging consideration of the proposition,
since there is so large a number of our able- announces that he has received $1000 from
bodied citizens in the army, it would be a a Hindoo gentleman, Karsandas Madhavamatter of great economy; and the great das of Bombay, who requests that the monrapidity with which the road could be driven ey be appropriated to the relief of some
forward by the employment of this class of family which has suffered in this war. The
people, makes this subject worthy of the donor, Mr. D., says, " feeling that this contest is one of the climacteric struggles for
most liberal discussion.
Treaty with Liberia.—The ratification the preservation and dignity of free popular
systems among the dynasties of the
of the treaty of commerce and navigation be- social
world,
has desired to testify his feeling by
tween the United States and Liberia was
this contribution, which lie very modestly
exchanged in London on the 16th February, rates,
Mr. Dana has taken the responsibiliby Mr. Adams and the Consul-General for
ty of dividing the sum equally between two
Liberia.
families. One is the family of a teacher,
fly Col. Roumain, envoy from Hayti, has
who sent his only two sons to the war, edureached Washington. He is a man of color, cated and promising youths, officers in Masthirty-three years old, and speaks the French sachusetts regiments, one of whom was killand English languages fluently.
ed at Antietam and the other died of fever,
QZ7" The colored citizens of Boston cele- leaving their father with a lamily of six
brated the anniversary of the death of Cris- daughters. The other family is the widow
pus Attucks, who was shot by the British and very young children of a Major of artilsoldiers in State street, March 5, 1770, at lery, a field and staff officer, who nave lost in
Tremont Temple, Thursday evening.
him their only means of support. One of
Slaves Valued at Five Dollars Each. these families are American and Protestants,
—The eighty slaves of a large estate inven- the other Irish and Roman Catholics.
toried in Baltimore, were entered in the list
Mr. Dana made the acquaintance of Karat five dollars each, the appraisers stating sandas Madhavadas at Bombay in 1860.
that they had been very doubtful whether to He was a student of English and American
affix any value at all. Financial signs like history and literature, and deeply interested
this are the most unerring tests of the course in theadvancement of liberal institutions and
of events. When slaves were worth $250 of freedom in the social systems of mankind.
slavery
—Mr.
Noble Generosity.—Of course, some of
the principal sufferers in the Lancashire District, England, on account of the lack in cotton supply, are members of Congregational
churches. Samuel Morley, Esq., a noble
Congregationalist of London, has offered to
make himself personally responsible for the
payment of all arrearages which may consequently arise in the salaries of Congregational pastors in that district. But to the still
greater honor of those Congregational
Churches, says the Editor of the Co?igregationalist, they demur to the acceptance of the
proposition, at least till their own resources
have been wholly drained.
HarLd uck.—It is a curious dispensation, and
one productive of mental comment, that some one
either in property or person meets with a continued
series of disaster or misfortune, while another, not a
whit ioore deserving, and to all mortal ken not bo
much so as his less fortunate brother, wins tbe
strumpet Fortune at a single venture. The arrival
of the Chilian ship Jtsui Ramos (pronounced, according to a newspaper authority, iah sons,) in our
harbor, 108 days from Port Angetos, has caused this
train of reflection, and having been permitted to look
at her log, we have gathered from it and other
Bources the following particulars :
The Jeaua ilamot, Capt. Pedro Rossi, left Port Angelos, W.
T., laden wiih lumber on owner*' account fur Valparaiso the 224
ol January. On the day of departure, had strong winds from
the southward, which continual, with ruin and snow until the
2oth, when it increased to a Kale, causing them to lay-to for 14
h'luri. After moderating, the gale renewed its violence, and
tliey were lorced to luy tv some days, ami obliged to work the
pumps every hour. After this, they had moderate weather,
without any extraordinary occurrence, until the 19ti> February,
in lat. 10 » 49 N., long. HI ° 43 W., going free withallaall act,
they discovered that the foremast was entirely gone, or broken
twelve feetbelow the top. This they fishedund secured as well
us they could, but soou found she would not sail as before, on
account of the heavy apart ripped to the mast as supporters.
Three days after filling away, they arrived at lat. 6= 33 N.,
lon*. 110° 17 \V\, where they met with calms and variable
wind*. Here they lay fifty days, rolling backwards and forwards, constantly hoping for a change in the wind, hut the
calms kept tluin nearly in the same spot. The sails and gear
were all in pieces, owing to the rains, srmn.ll* and heavy rolling
of tlie ship. On the Bth April, lat. 4° 62 N., long. 122° 82 W.,
the uiizenmast was found to he sprung, and it was decided to
make the nearest port, which was judged to be the Sandwich
Islands.
They arrived here on Sunday. Misfortune seemed to attend
them even to th- very threshold of their port. When off
Kitilua, Hawaii, at a distance of 12 miles, being greatly fn want
of provisions, in fact in almost a stoning condition, having on
board but three barrels ofsalt provisions, \\ hags bread, 16 lbs.
flour,and all else In like proportion, Capt. Boast sent the 2d
mate and four men ashore for fresh provisions or anything else
they could purchase in the way of recruits. Here they lay in
light of the place for three days, near enough to see the houses
on shore, and the boat not making her appearance, and not
being able to get any nearer on account of the calm In shore,
and so greatly reduce 1, the Captain made for this as the nearest
port. We shall probably get some intelligence of the boftt'e
crew on the arrival of the Kilauea on Saturday. The vessel
advertises for $6,600, secured by bottomry. The owners arc
Messrs. 8. S- Suhercaseaux Herniation, of Valparaiso, and arc
a wealthy and highly respectable commercial house, and owners
of ship and cargo. Mm i* consigned to D. C. Waterman, Ksq.,
the Acting Consul of Chili, to whose courtesy and also Captain
Rossi we are indebted lor the foregoingparticulars.— Adv.
Skillful Operations in Surgery—At the united
Staies Seamen* Hospital, oo tbe 14tb ult,. io presence (if all tlie medical faculty, an operation for
aneurism of the femoral artery, was skilfully tnd
moft successfully performed by S. Porter Ford,
11, |i. The patient, a well known whaling officer,
Mr. Frank Warren, ismpidly convalescing and io
now entirely out of danger.
—On Monday 18th, at the same place, another
operation for the same disease was performed ou the
person of a Portuguese inmate, lie was very ill
and suffering intensely, and it was at his earnest
mil repeated ie(|iies; that it was done. He wan
fast under tin' disease, and it afford' .1 the only chance
relief mid perhaps to save his lire. The umuri.ni was situupper portion 1,1 Iks lenmial after [lie »su extend
the
ated st
J.
log Into the cavity of theabdomen. L pon resetting the artery
the
aliore
tumor. It was found in a degenerated condition.
Upon the application of a ligature l. the external lilac artery.
It ga" way, and > frightful hemorrhage set In | hut the emergency was promptly met by the self possession of the surg.nn,
who coolly proceeded to tie the common Iliac, thus performing
one of the most difficult and Important operations known to
modern surgery. The patient rallied partly from the operation
and was tree from pain on Sunday and Monday, hut owina to
his previous debilitated condition, sank under physical prostration, sod died o i Tuesday morning. The skillful manner In
which both these operations were performed are most highly
spoken of by theresident surgeons and physicians, and also
Dr. Morgan, late surgeon t*. S. A , who were prfbent At\
sinking
or
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�48
THE FRIEND, JUNE, 1863.
MARINE JOURNAL.
of British Sympathy with Now that the North is evidently before the
world fighting the battle of freedom against
the North.
the Slave Power, that has cursed it, and disgraced the Age, we shall gain friends. As I PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I.
Lunbos, Susdav, Jan. 18th, ISB3.
observe affairs, I am more and more of the
ARRIVALS.
I haye justreturned home from Mr. Spur- opinion that America, true to her principles of
geon's chapel, or hall, where we have attend- Human Rights, true to* the great initial April 30—Aid wh ship Brunswick, Potter, 6j mo* fm New Beded service this morning, and where we saw of her declaration of Nationality, true to her
ford, via Hilo, with 46 brls sp. Off ami on. Sailed
day for Arctic.
one of the most remarkable of the London duty in treating the great Revolution Jbrced May 3—Amnext
wh ship John CuKgeshall, Dean, 35 months from
a
hall
as
as
Bosthe
New
Imagine
large
Bedford, via Talcahnano, with 30 brlt sp,
Sights.
upon her by guilty aggression, true to prin400 brlii wh. Received medical assistance for i!u
ton Music Hall, with two tiers of galleries ciples of the best men who laid the foundasmallpox, and sailed same day for cruise.
10—Chilian ship Jesus Kauiof, Rossi, 108 days from l'uall around, more than twice as deep as those tion of her true greatness—true thus to herKet Sound, for Valparaiso, in distress.
of our churches, and the whole place crowd- selfshe will not want friends. She, of course,
11—Am cl ship Kathay, Kennel), 13 days from Sun Francisco, fur Hongkong. Anchored outside. Bailed
ad full—every seat and almost every stand- abroad can reasonably expect these only from
.May 14.
seven
thousthus
place
occupied—by
nearly
ing
I cannot
11—Am wh hark Camilla, Thomas, M mos fm New Bedamong the Liberal, and true
ford via Lahaina, with 100 brls sp. Off and on.
and well dressed, reverential people, mostly doubt she will gain them. Thank God, the
Sailed May 13, for Arctic.
12—Haw wh sloop Laanui, Harris, frm cruise round windof the middle class, and then imagine the old flag is no longer the partisan instrument
ward Islands, with 70 brls oil.
power of the speaker who collects such an of the Slave Power, but again pledged before
mos fnu New Bedford,
14—Am wh bark Pacific, Uose,
via Tak-aliuaiio. with 80 brls sp. Off and on.
audience, Sunday after Sunday, and the the World, as the standard of Human Rights,
Sailed next day for Arctic.
grand effect, when, at the opening of the and that all beneath it is declared upon the
19—At 11 A. M. the t*/*rk Helvetia, from Pujrct Sound,
with lumber, pdltnil this port, Bfi route lor China
service, all arose and sang in the congrega- side of Liberty ! One can look all people in
20—Am brpt W I> Kite, Buddingtoi., 10 dys fm HiuUdc,
I, 1., en route for San Kranci*c<i, with cargo tif
tional manner. I never witnessed such a the face now, and as 1 once before wrote, I
orwMM. (Mr and on. Mini MM tlay.
sight or heard such a hymn. Capt. G. and can but feel a deep and utter abhorrence for
21—Am bark Vonnir Hector, Paty, 17 day* frm San Francisco, with indae to \S ilcox, Kkhai-.is t*r Co.
I had seats close beside the platform, so that those at home, who for political aggrandizeI was within twenty feet of Mr. Spurgeon. ment, are using their influence against their
DEPARTIRES.
He is a rather short, stout, fresh looking man, government, and, I feel the honor of their
simply dressed in black. He speaks without country. I can but detest those, whose nets May s—Am bark S. PvrfclM. RoUowa. for Victoria, Y. I.
N.
notes, a little in the H. W. Beechcr style, and words of partisan opposition to lhu ad9—Uld'f wh brig Comet, Wilbelm.for Ochotuk.
10—Am iiark Yankee, Taylor, fur Ban Pranctaco.
though less, yet very eloquently. His voice ministration in its time of severe trial, arc
29—Hani bark letiacli, Hartnunu, for Sydney.
is deep, full and clear. He is thoroughly in used abroad by the enemies of my country,
earnest and not the least vaunting or eccen- to work its injury so far as possible. After
PASSENGERS.
tric ; familiar and forcible, hut not common observing what I bnve, I cannot understand
place or at all undignified. I was, indeed, how true Americans can knowingly act with From Windward Pokts—per Kiiauea. May 30—Key T
very much pleased with him and with the such a partisan organization as that represent- Coanand wile. Key O 11 Oullek, wifeand child, Key D B Lyman and wife, Miss Lyinnn, Mrs Shipman anil 3 children, F S
wonderful audience his power has assembled ed by the New York World, a paper, so far Lyman,
Rev J l> Paris, wife ami 2 children, R Neville, wile ami
children. atlst Barrett, II M Alexander, Key ■ Botid, S T Alabout him, in a unique hall that has cost bis as I can find, in the same interests as the 2exander,
Mr.* X Hitchcock, Hit Mar* Ultcbcock, Cajit W Bercongregation $240,000 raised by a voluntary London Times. It is enough for me that the rill. Key w P Alexander ami rifle, J M Alexander, Miss Ruiily
MISK X Ah.\;lti.lit, Mrs Y. Bailey, Thou HtWhet,
Alexander,
subscription.
friends of the North here are with the Pro- L L TorU'ii, Key J F0 Pogwt,
wiif and 8 children, Uwlßht Baldwin and wife, Chan. Haldwin, 8 Ayres. i' Osktb, W M Haven-., B
The form of service was much like our clamation, emphatically. lam making it Orlekweddf,
Baker—6o cabin, 140 deck
Sch
John
Win
.tor,
music,
but,
own. There was no instrumental
long story of this Sunday Service, but I
San PbaKSvOO—par fnikee, May 10—O N Mnkee, wife
as I before wrote, the most impressive con- think that prayer ought to be known at home. andFor
4 children, H II Kruirer, sister and 3 children, Mfsßau
gregational singing. Thp sermon was res- It was a Godspeed from the largest audience ford, .1 Wilkerioa and vllb, Dr Morgan, N L Inguis, G G Howe,
M
I. 0 Tottflg, Capt P ttottt, J l'im, A .lohnstm,
S
pecting the Peace and security of the Church, I ever saw in the Protestant Church. Again (JhasOrinhaum,
Jarves—2ii.
and a very good sermon it was and listened I say, I can't yet feel the hearts of all in Old From San Francisco—per Young Hector, May 22- Mrs.
Sell-' and :t thildren, Miss Jane Porter, H IVikins, U B Dental
to with profound attention. But the most England are against us.
J. F. H.
at hahaina, W 11 Utmood, Mr Bray dc Buyser, 11 B Auchii'distinctive mention, was the principal prayer,
Otoae, J A Garner, A Garrett, G W CoggtthaH, J Silas, AhL'k
—14.
one that ought to be known among us at
fact
records
the
melancholy
History
home, one that I believe shows the change
For Sydsk.y—per Fetisch, May 29—Capt Milne, wife and 0
Afcx Bulster, ftifc and 0 children, Peter Keegan, Carl
that is taking place here in the sentiments of that the great Lord Bacon suffered his repu- children,
Wilhelm—lS.
many people. After a cordial and sympa- tation to be tarnished by ;i bribe ! We have
thetic prayer for Her Majesty and for his sometimes thought that some editors of
DIED.
country, and that the poor might again be able
smaller
calibre
than
the
philosopher,
great
honestly to earn their bread by labor, he said,
Stili:t—ln Honolulu, May 14, Ernest Henry, thira soa of
aged 4 years .md 8 months.
thoughts have suffered themselves to be influenced in the Bishop of Honolulu,
" And now, 0 Lord, we turn ourthe
lam In some little disorder by reason of the
dread- their puffing of sugar and other commodities death of a little child of mine, a boy that lately made us very
across the sea and pray Thee to stay
hut now he rcjoii c*» in his little orbe, while we mink*, and
ful conflict there. And we offer a prayer on produced at the Sandwich Islands. No glad;
sigh, and long to be as safe as he is.''—J Lit km y Taylor to
for
ltfM.
a subject to which we have not alluded
such pressure from Princevillc has been KVKLVN,
C*NDA.;fc.—At the Queen's Hospital, May 7, of consumption,
some months. We had feared our Brethren
Samuel Y. Candagt, ngtd 36 years. He was a native of blue
were not in earnest and they would not have brought to bear upon our mind, to lead aa to Bill.
Maine, U.S.A. For the last few years he has resided at
that
these inlands, and been engaged in the coasting trade.
come to this, but now Wepray Thee give suc- speak well of the sugar produced upon
XT WashingtonTerritory papers please copy.
cess to the Proclamation of Liberty and to the Estate. From specimens which we have
Davis—ln Lahaina, May 18, Thomas S. Davis, of Fhldby
Arms of the North ! We cannot sympathize seen, it is of the very best quality, and we Island, Washington Territory. A native of Randolph County,
with those who would lay the lash upon the are happy to learn that the new works are Missouri.
He arrived at the Islands in October last, (on the Comtt,) In
back of the Slave. Grant the North God- turning out between three and four tons per search of a better; climate for the pulmonary complaint with
he bad long been afflicted. The personification of filial
which
speed." And there was an Amen through day.
and fraternal devotion and faithfulness; of energy, good sense,
self-denial and sympathy.—[Cok.
that immense congregation that would have
done your heart good, and, I think there
Smith—On the 10th of January, at Penzance, Cornwall, En*
Information Wanted !
Key. J. C. Smith, aged 81 years. He waa familiarly
were eyes not dry there also. I have not K"specting Francis D. McEvena, who is supposed to be on land,
known as '• Boatswain Smith" among all English seamen and
was world-wide. He was among the earliestlaborers
received
his
fame
given you the exact words, but they are near- boanl ship " Navy." Any information will lie gladly
States few
in
Development
ly exact, 1 have given you the idea, expressed without the least ambiguity in the plain«st and sincerest language, and I believe cordially responded to. It was a prayer that
■would have been thoroughly loyal, true and
fitting in a New England Church. I have
aW
thought there was yet a big heart in
Old**?
England that would be beating wjth ours.
'
among seamen England. He visited the United
a
yearssince,and received much attention. His funeral was atPlace, Boston, Mass., care of Mr. JamesGroves.
by a large concourse.
tended
Maine,
who
Respecting Alonxo John Appleton, ol Kittery,
has been reported at Honolulu, on board whaleship " Phoenix."
Any Information will gladly be received by the Editor, or Mr.
Edwin 8. Appleton, Kittery, Navy Yard Village, Maine, U. 8.
Respecting Weary Ayshford. Any peraon having knowledge
In the street, by the undersigned, near the premises of the
of this individual, (a native of London, England,) who arrived
at New London July 30, 1846, In the ship Charles Carroll," Queen'sHospital, a purse containing from one to ten dollars.
from Desolation Island, will be remunerated by communicating
the information to Henry P. Hafen, New London, Conn., or to The owner can have it by calling spon them at the office of the
Editor, sod proving property.
ths Editor of the Friend.
FRANKIE J. WILLIk
by Uie Kditor, or his sister, Mrs. A. M. Groves, No. 11 Newton
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RIEND.
HONOLULU. MAY I, 1863.
St*Sim,Swill, IM.J
Boston or Coville [Ebon is the native name]
CONTENTS
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THE FRIEND.
MAY 1, 18«:i.
"Better that Ten Guilty Should Escape,
thanthat One Innocent should Suffer."
One innocent Hnwaiian, named Heleiki,
came very nearly being; bung in San Francisco, under the authority of the Supreme
Court of the United States. The report of
his trial and release have already been published, but the case is one which presents
many interesting and important points of
consideration for judges, lawyers, witnesses,
philanthropists, and all who can employ the
sentiment of the old Roman poet, Terence :
Whatever concerns humanity, concerns
"myself."
In referring to this case, we shall allude
which transpired even before the
of the William
murder of Capt.
Penn,off Strong's Island, on the 6th November, 1852. In October of that year the
schooner Glencoe was cut off" and burnt, and
every man killed, at Ebon, one of the Marshall Islands. The natives disposed of some
of their plunder and money taken from the
Glencoe, to Capt. Hussey. A few days subsequently, Capt. H. was killed by a native
of Oahu, one ot his sailors. By referring to
the Friend of July, 1863, we there find published a letter written by Dr. Gulick, and
dated "Ascension, Feb. 19, 1853," and
from this communication we quote as follows:
" It is reported that a California schooner
has been cut off" in the Radack Range, at
to events
whalehoal's crow who arrived,
too weak to walk, were also killed, as they
crawled up the heaeh.
* ' Several
whaleships have since taken from that island
considerable stuns ol money. Capt. Hussey,
it is said, received over a thousand dollars.
It was for this money that one of his crew,
a Oahu native, killed him. That native
has since been killed on Simpson's Island, by
one, it is said, whom he himself was about
to shoot. Thus do ' the dead bury their
dead,' and murderers execute murderers."
Now, after nearly ten years have rolled
away, certain persons belonging to the William Perm inform against the innocent Heleiki, and he is thrown into prison in San
Francisco. Most providentially for the interests of justice, and the fate of Heleiki,
Dr. Gulick was passing through San Francisco, soon after the man's arrest. He visited him in prison, and became thoroughly
convinced of his innocence. He now set to
work with the spirit of a Howard. But we
cannot go into a full detail of particulars,
although they deserve to be collected and
put into some permanent form for preservaIsland, and
a
*
tion. We hope when Dr. Gulick returns,
that he will do it. Suffice it to say, that
through the courtesy of United States
Judges, the ability of able lawyers, the correspondence of consuls, the collecting of evidence, and, finally, the visit of a deputation
of witnesses, sent to San Francisco by the
Hawaiian Government, the man Heleiki is
fortunate enough to escape without being
hung and has returned to Honolulu.
This case is most interesting and important for several reasons:
1. The man's life is saved, and the innocent escapes a felon's doom, on the evidence
of men belonging to a copper-colored race !
Mark you, there are some parts of the professedly civilized world, where the testimony
of His Honor Judge li would not have been
admitted. It is only recently that his evidence would have been admitted in the State
Courts of California ; but to the honor of the
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U. S. Court, there was no question upon
this point.
2. The Hawaiian Government has shown
a magnanimity and zeal in behalf of one of
its humblest subjects, when falsely accused
in a foreign land, worthy the most enlightened, most civilized, and most Christian nation on earth. We feel proud to dwell under
its broad JEgis. Here let us remark, that
while citizens of the United States may feel
proud of their Supreme Court, and Englishmen may feel proud of their high Courts, so
may Hawaiians be equally proud of their
Supreme Court, presided over hy such
judges as Chief Justice Allen, Judge Robertson, and Judge li—the latter having just returned from his most honorable mission to
California.
3. This is a case which cheers the heart
of the missionary and philanthropist.
4. This is a case which should teach witnesses that they ought to be very cautious
how they swear as to the identity of a man,
after ten years have elapsed.
5. This is a case showing that judges and
witnesses should be in no haste to pronounce
the sentence of death upon a poor criminal.
If there is any doubt let him have the benefit of it.
6. There is a good reason for believing
that the real murderer of Capt. Hussey was
killed by the hand of violence, a few months
after he committed the deed. " Whoso
sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his
blood be shed."
We learn from various sources, that
the Rev. Dr. Anderson, and family have returned to Maui, having completed the " tour
around Hawaii," including a visit to the volcano. Last Sabbath they expected to spend
at Wailuku, and during tbe current week to
attend the annual examinationand exhibition
of Lahainaluna Seminary. They would be
at Lahaina next Subbatn, and return to
Honolulu by the Steamer, on Wednesday
morning.
�1 II X FRIEND, IHAV, 1863.
34
Extract
from
BileR
'Sstn eport
"
On the Voyage of the Danish Corvette Galathea,"
Round the World, in the Years 1845-46-47.
TRANSLATED KROM THE DANISH BY K. BANNINIi, KSQ.
(Uoiilltnu'il limn
mir
Mmcli numlxr)
tered children of Israel. The explanation, however, is much nearer, for
tradition reports that strangers were wrecked at the Islands and settled
there. In all probability the Spaniards discovered the Hawaiian
Islands in the sixteenth century. Much may therefore be advanced in
proof of the Catholics having been really the first on the islands, though
they appeal, as proof of such an assertion and Ihe right of their mission
as founded thereon, not to those fuels, but to one of much later date.
Capt. Freycinet, in the French corvette VUranie, arrived at the islands
in the year 1819. The almoner of the vessel, the Abbe tie Quelen,
accomplished the solemn baptism of a chief, Kalaimoku, who, however,
as Arago reports in his account of the voyage, " after having exchanged
presents with Freycinet, returned to his seven wives, and sacrificed, as
before, to his idols." The corvette sailed away, and the whole occurrence resulted in nothing of consequence, as it was of little importance.
A foreign adventurer, Rives, who accompanied King Liholiho to
England, went to Prance after the death of the King, and caused himself to li" noticed prominently, by accounts of his extensive plantations
on the islahds, and his pretended influence over the King of Hawaii,
lie stated publicly in the newspapers that lie wished for priests who
might under his patronage extend tbe religion of Christ,
In July, 1896, Pope Leo Xll. appointed B Jesuit, Buchelot, as apostolic prefect ol the Sandwich Islands, with whom a second Catholic
priest, an Englishman by the name of Short, associated himself, and in
the year following, the vessel having these two gentlemen, and several
lay brothers from Bordeaux, on board, dropped anchor off Honolulu.
The Captain brought the priests on shore, notwithstanding Kaahumaiiu's objection!, nnd they found shelter with n brother of Kalaimoku,
the restless ami ainlniioiis Hoki, who, ns Governor of O.iliu, always contrived to oppose the orders of the Queeß-Beient. On the death of
Boki, Kaabumana commenced her persecution of the Catholics.
The priests, however, evaded in numerous ways the orders of the
government, nnd even alter they bad been exported to California on :i
Independent of the mission, but also in a strictly Protestant direction,
works the " American Seamen's Friend Society." Again one of those
beautiful as well as powerful products of American piety and philanthropy. It does not require many days'residence among the inhabitant!
of the new world to notice the practical tendency of their untiring activity. They are strangely bare of any appreciation of art, poetry and
of the beautiful generally. Religion is the only spiritual element in
which they move. The peculiarity nf their character is also stamped
on their roligious pursuits, and they evince in this, as in all other business, a restless spirit of speculation, urging them on to the farthest extreme. The " Seamen's Friend Society" was founded some 15 or SO
government vessel, in December, IS3I, a few cateclusts remained beyears ago. A few pious Americans in the city of New York, hit com- hind tinder the protection of the English Consul, Charlton. In the year
passion for the abnndoncd seamen roving about, nnd wished, at the same IKI6, n Catholic priest, Robert Walsh, arrived from Valparaiso, who,
in spite of the prohibitory orders of the government, remained here,
time, to save their souls and also their bard-earned shillings for them. Charlton claiming
he was a British subject
Deeds followed thoughts ; thousands gave their dollars. Total abstiThe Hawaiian government continued its persecutions against the
nence became the watchword of the society. The Bethel flag announced Catholic inhabitants, till they perceived the* had got on a dangerous
for on the Oth July, IH'IS), a degree of toleration was proclaimed,
the dawning of a new time, when n temple should arise in the souls of road,
which all punishment on account of religious belief was abolished.
by
seamen, and the deluge of liquor should no longer stain their bodies,
It was, however, too late. Three weeks after, the frigate I'Artemise,
New York, however, proved to be too limited a place for the work of Capt. Laplace, arrived and demanded satisfaction for the ill treatment of
the philanthropic society. A Seamen's Chaplain was appointed at French colonists, and tbe free exercise of the Catholic religion, and
Havre dc Grace, the same was done at Honolulu in 18IJ5. The Chap- equal rights with those of the Protestant,
lain at Honolulu, the Key. Mr. Damon, receives $700 annually and free
Persecution on account of religious belief, is never justifiable, and the
lodging. He preaches, goes on board vessels, distributing religious Hawaiian government had no one to blame but itself for the consetracts and admonition, visits prisons, where seamen are detained, edits quences of us proceedings. The missionaries also were to blame for
an abstinence paper, and receives at his house foreign shipmasters, ex- not exerting their whole influence to put n stop to such disorder and
tending his hospitality to the seamen of every nation generally. His strife. But why did the Catholic I'ropoganda prefer to sow contention
continuous and restless labors work an incalculable good among the sea- and disunion here, where there was a united Christian people, rather
faring class. Every evening a circle of American captains were nccus- than go to countries where the religion of Christ Was unknown ? And
tomed to assemble with their wives under the hospitable roof of Mr. Da- how discreditable to the representative of a civilized nation to force on
mon, and while away their time agreeably, over n cup of tea. Brandy, the government hero a treaty which should only hnve been filled with
even ale and beer, were not to be found in his house. The •• Seamen's the spirit of religion, demanding concessions which would precipitate
Friend Society" has caused much good on the Sandwich Islands. The the very people, whose counsellor he took upon himself to be, into the
sailor is generally religious : thnt every one must lie convinced of who most degraded and barbaric of conditions.
has lived on board with him. How many, however, would not squanThe Catholic religion has spread remarkably fast over the islands.
der, with the levity which accompanies their religiousness, in a few Bishop Abbe Maigret is n very pleasant and well educated man, who
days on shore, the money earned under manifold hardships and dangers has kept himself aloof from the cunning intrigues which gained a footat sea, did not this society carefully and protcctingly watch over them. ing for the Catholic Church on the islands. He occupies a very unpreWhat change for the better it has caused may be seen in every port. tending cottage containing two small rooms, its furniture consisting of a
The above mentioned abstinence paper is called the " Friend." It in- bed, a few chairs,'and a sofa. I could not help drawing a comparison
cludes besides its editorials, important commercial and shipping news, between this very simple dwelling and the commodious and comfortable
also, much interesting information in regard to the Pacific Islands gener- houses of the American missionaries, and the question involuntarily preally, and tbe Sandwich Islands in particular. It is, in these respects, sented itself to me, whether family life, with Us pleasantries, its duties,
the most important of Australasian newspapers.
cares and claims, did not to a certain extent prevent the last named
After having spoken of the Protestant Church on the Sandwich from dedicating all their powers to their religious cause, while the
Islands, we shall proceed to tbe younger, or, as claimed, the older Catholic priests sacrificed every comfort to their zeal, thus presenting to
Catholic Church. I should notice, that the American missionaries their congregations a striking example of frugality and self-denial.
found much, on their arrival at the islands, that reminded them of During my short visit at the Bishop's, the conversation turned upon the
Christian doctrine, particularly that of the Old Testament. Such, for before-mentioned disturbances. He spoke very peacefully and reconcilinstance, as a holiday kept by the natives four times a month, corres- ingly on the subject, never expressing the least bitterness against the
ponding with our Sabbath, circumcision was practised, the doctrine of Protestant missionaries, and when the persecution of the Catholics was
pure and impure was known, the first fruits of the land were offered in referred to, remarked that it belonged to times past and gone.
sacrifice, they had holy places of refuge, etc. Sheldon Dibble quotes
Having made these statements in regard to religion, it is my duty to
this and much more, as proof that the Hawaiians are a part of the scat- present briefly the result of its introduction on the islands, as I found it,
�and in order to be correctly understood it will be necessary to go back
over their history, giving a review of the material at that time.
The founder of tbe Hawaiian Kingdom was Kamehameha 1., a son of
Keona, King of West Maui, whose half brother, Kalaniopu, reigned on
Hawaii at the time of Cook. Dying in 1780, he left one half of that
island to his favorite, Kamehameha, while his own son had to be satisfied with the other hnlf. His son, dissatisfied with the arrangement,
opened the war against Knmehaniehn, his cousin, in which the chiefs of
the other islands took part, being jealous probably of Kainelmmehn's
growing power. After a continuance of sixteen years, Kame.inmolm
subjugated the entire group, and ended the war. Having become the
Sovereign, he applied the whole of his time, during the remainder of bis
reign, to the advancement of his people, and succeeded, by wise and
well executed laws to preserve such order and security, that the old
natives when speaking ol him, say, " Old men and women could rest in
safety on the highways." He was a chief of an entirely snvnge race,
nothing more nor less. When we judge him according lo the circumstances uuder which he lived, we must incontestsibly feel great respect
for him. As a warrior, he succeeded in accomplishing what nobody
had ever before him done, viz.. to subdue all the islnnds. He merits
the highest praise, however, for his good judgnnmt and judicinusness
in his intercourse with foreigners who, in men-of-war or in mercantile
vessels, visited the islands, displaying sound sense in his intercourse
with them, and listening willingly to their counsels und directions. By
a linn and dignified demeanor, he inspired the loreigners with respect
for him, abstaining from all acts of violence against them, however
much his chiefs might incite linn to it, and punished severely, without
regard to persona, any violation of the rights of hospitality. Thus he
avoided an intervention of foreign arms. The islands, notorious for the
murder of Cook, among seamen, were visited more frequently year after
year, by ships, and foreigners, encouraged by Kamehameha, settled on
the archipelago, so that before his death the Sandwich Islnnds had become an important point in the commerce of the world. The merits of
Kamehameha were thankfully recognized by his people. His death
spread a deep and general mourning over all the islands, for notwithstanding the amount of blood which had flowed inconsequence partly, of Ins thirst for conquest, he was still highly esteemed by all, on
account of his valor, prudence, kindness and magnanimity. His son
Liholiho wns the successor; while the second Queen-Dowager, the
haughty and domineering Kaahumanu, wns appointed Co-Kegent, with
neglect of the Queen-Dowager. The young king needed this guardian,
as be was more inclined to revelling nnd rioting than to serious government affairs, and Knahumnnu retained the rule under him and his successor, until her death in 1532. During her administration was instituted the system of legislation now in force.
The first step, after the preparation made during several previous
years by the missionaries and foreigners, took place when Lord Byron
arrived at the islands, June 8, 1825, at a large meeting of the Court,
held in Honolulu. The hereditary fief system was acknowledged and
the case of the common people was advocated with success by Lord
Byron. Not long after this, through the influence of the missionaries,
the ten commandments were published ns the foundation of nil future
laws, but the constitution appeared on the Bth October, 1840, drawn up
by the before-mentioned Minister Kichards. The constitution has been
nltered by several amendments. Through the whole legislation and
laws a marked difference is drawn between the chiefs and the common
people. The government of this smnll kingdom, with a native population, and the American missionaries as its powerful leaders, is strongly
opposed by, I might almost say in open war with, the whites residing
here, who wish to live under the protection of their several Consuls, independent of this government. "The whole is absurdity," "All is
humbug," is their constant byword,' as soon as the conversation turns
upon the laws and forms of government. They have sworn eternnl hatred to the missionaries and try to injure and vex them whenever nnd
wherever it is possible to do so. This state of affairs dates far back to
the period when the missionaries oa the one hand and the white traders
and seamen on the other, first visited the islands. The first were strict
moralists, animated with zeal for the conversion of the heathen, although
filled with narrow-minded puritanical principles, while the latter were
mostly adventurers and men of loose morals. To sprend Christianity
and its blessings among the people wns the object of the first, that of the
savlatter was to take advantage of :he simplicity and vices of the poor
with
the
own
selfish
The
first
came
purposes.
advance
their
to
ages,
of heathenism
Bible in their hands, preaching the gospel, the destructionand
morality in
and extermination of vices, the introduction of frugality
the strictest sense ; while the latter came loaded with brandy, arms,
trinkets, very attractive to these savages, and requesting as compen-
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sationonly those good for nothing trees of the foresis(sanda!-wood.) The
missionaries appealed to the spirit, the traders to the senses. We have
already seen that the bettlo was hard and of long duration. After all,
however, the missionaries came off victorious, the Court acknowledged
their mental superiority and appointed them lenders of the government,
so that the war which the white population hod not given up, was now
directed against the government.
It is not to be wondered at that the white population residing on the
islands, looks down with contempt upon the almost black natives, who
It may be said have changed under their eyes, from a barbaric condition to a nation, claiming a position nmong the civilized nntions of the
earth, and who appear with a Koyal family, a Court, Ministers, Constitution, &c, &c.
The government considered it necessary to adopt die most powerful
means against this opposition, and passed laws curtailing to a considerable extent the privileges of emigrants. They could nH hold real
estate, and \vero obliged to take an oath of alleginnce, in case they
rented or leased a piece of land. The white population carries on a
constant nnd vehement opposition in journnls, &c, tenzes the foreign
ministers and satirizes them whenever they show a weak point. Occasions fur such proceedings nre never long wanting, nnd the good Lords
have to suffer many vexatious chnrges, brought on themselves by a desire to gratify their own vanity. Remember for instance, the ribbon and
stars before mentioned. Very droll indeed, nre the sober semi-official
His
accounts of the Court proceedings published in the Polynesian.
Highness the Premier, called on the Queen ; account of a soiree at court,
when Miss C. attracted ihe attention of nil by her splendid toilet &c.
Not less insipid, but more rensonuble, wns the order of a regulation
concerning rank and of court ceremonial, which wns published with ihe
greatest solemnity in the Polynesian of June SO, 1844, by suggestion of
the Attorney General, Kicortl, wherein it wns announced that after due
consideration by the Council of Stnle.it was decided thnt the respective
rank of the foreign Consuls, should be founded on the regulations established by the Congress of Vienna. As according to this the Commissioner of America wns ranked above the Consul General of England,
the latter considered himself slighted and addressed a note to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, notifying him, that as there had been no necessity heretofore, to mention his rank, he had not troubled himself about
it, but since the government had taken steps in the matter, ne demanded to have the rank due him, &c, &c.
By such useless measures, the Hawaiian Government often caused
itself unnecessary vexations, instend of keeping on good terms with tbe
foreign Consuls rind securing their co-operation against the pretensions of
the white population.
On the other hnnd again, it must lie acknowledged that the foreign
Consuls acted passionately on several occasions, more like an interested
than a mediating pnrty. The execution of justice in this small state
had been troubled from the beginning, by n number of most disagreeable and complicated cases—mostly, claims of the government on bankrupt merchants, or vica versa, or relating to landed property, which the
chiefs had disposed of in former time.t for a mere song or for nothing—
at dinner, over a glass of grog—which sale had been declared null and
void by the government.
Such was the cause of the dispute, so well known in Hawaiian history, between the government nnd the former English consul, Charlton.
This man arrived at Oahu in 1825, nnd soon proved himself an enemy
to the missionaries. The year following he cnused Kalaimoku, Governor of Oahu, to present him with a large tract of land, situated near the
fort, a part of which he used as a wharf nnd house lot. He did not
make his claim known for the .Inrger pnrt of it until 1840, which was
not acknowledged by the government, ns the documents which he presented were declared to be counterfeited.
In the mean time, the frigate Carysfort. Capt. Geo. Paulet, arrived
at Honolulu, who supported the claims of Charlton, together with those
of several other dissatisfied Englishmen, and demanded damages for
the imaginary injustice done them.
The weak Hawaiian government granted everything except the impossible payment of a large sum of money, which Lord George insisting
upon, the king declared himself bankrupt, and transferrer! hit whole
kingdom to the British crown, and the settlement of the dispute to the
mercy of the Queen of England. Lord* George accepted his proposal,
hoisted the English Hag, and appointed' a government commission, of
which the king, represented by Judd, was a member. The English
commander, as well as King Kamehameha, sent embassadors by the
same vessel to the English Cabinet. In the meantime the first held the
reins of the government.
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THE FRIEND.
MAY 1, 1863.
Masked Combatants.
We hsve read of masked balls and tournamenst, where those participating in the fun
and frolic concealed their persons by some
fantastic dress or close-fitting armor. Our
native newspapers, the Kuokoa and Pakipika,
are favored with masked correspondents, who
write over signatures intended to mislead.
These writers assume the signatures of
" Aeiou Y. ".," and " A. M. Kuhele." The
former is a Roman Catholic, and the latter a
Reformed Catholic. If they are natives,
they must have gone abroad under a mask,
and been educated at Rome and Oxford !
They quote the old Latin and Greek Fathers
with great facility, and each proves, to his
own satisfaction, that he is right and orthodox, beyond a doubt! How far the natives
are interested in the discussion, we cannot
say, but Hawaiians will have an opportunity
of reading in their " own language wherein
they were born," a specimen of the theological controversy which has been going forward for centuries among the Divines of
Europe. The principal topic of discussion
has been that of the Apostolic Succession.
Both seem anxious to prove that an unbroken
chain stretches across the chasm of 1800
years, one end being held by the hand of the
last of the Apostles or of Peter, and the other
end held by the Pope of the Arch-Bishop of
Canterbury. To prove this point, " ah,
there's the rub !" The onus pfobandi is upon
those making the assertion, so at it they toil
as hopelessly as did Sisyphus, who is represented in Grecian fable as rolling the stone
up a hill, to the top of which he never could
attain :
" I tarn'd my eve, and as I turned, survcy'd
A mournful vision ! tbe Sisyphian sbade ;
With many a weary step, and many a groan,
Up the high hill he bears a huge round stone \
The huge round stone resulting with a bound.
Thunders impetuous down, and smokes along the
ground.
Again the restless Orb his toil renews,
Dust mounts the olouds, and sweat descends in
Pope's Odyssey.
dews"
—
More recently, masked combatants appear
to have entered the arena of the Polynesian
nnd Advertistr. Here, it is the Churchman
and the Puritan. These writers do not discourse in dull prose, but in true Homeric
and Miltonic style they invoke the " Sacred
Nine," and gladden their readers by poetic
flights. This is refreshing. Away with
Latin terminations and Greek roots—with
the musty tomes of the Old Fathers, who
wrote learned treatises to beguile the weary
hours «r monastic life. The Advertiser first
published »' No sect in Heaven." There is
jio mistake, it contains some
admirable hits
.
cences of the numerous sects which abound
in the Christian world. The piece is worth
a second reading. Its author we know not.
Well, soon after this appeared, some anonymous contributor furnishes for the Polynesian
a few lines, which were written by some
staunch Churchman, and no mistake. ArchBishop Laud never uttered language more
positive and emphatic. It reminded us of
the days of Charles the II.; it is in the style
of Hudibras.
Having heard so loud an
ecclesiastical canon, we anxiously waited to
see if there would beany reply, when lo! John
Bunyan appears. The Old Dreamer is out
of Bedford jail, and now dwells in Hawaii
nei. Welcome, welcome, John Bunyan—
glad to see you! «Where have you been
these two centuries ? dwelling, we trust, in
the Celestial City! So it appears that
Churchman and Puritan are still alive. We
must refer our readers to the original documents, which are richly worth rending. For
keen satire and polished wit, John Bunyan
of the 19th century shows that he is no unworthy descendant of a noble sire. If our
limits would allow, we would gladly publish
the three pieces.
Ebon.
This little coral island seems destined to
become known as one of the most interesting
spots in the vast Pacific. It has, in former
years, been the scene of some of the most
bloody and murderous scenes. It was there
that many valuable lives have been cut on"".
Only ten years ago, the chiefs and people
pledged to each other that they would murder every white man who landed upon their
shores. This was no idle boast. They did
just what they threatened to do. It was
there that the Glencoe was burnt. It was
there that, we fully believe, U. S. Commissioner Brown and others were killed in 1846.
(See Friend, Sept. 1861.) Look on this
dark picture, but now take another view of
the same island, as sketched by the Rev. E.
T. Doane in his letter, found in another
column of this sheet. In all our reading of
missionary intelligence, we never met with
a more striking contrast. It reads like the
romance of missions, and yet we believe it is
all true. It was our privilege to visit
that very spot in the summer of 1861.
There we saw Kaibuki, referred to by Mr.
Doane. In view of changes arid results so
striking and remarkable, shall we not prosecute the missionary work ? Leaving out of
view the higher, the spiritual, the religions
aspect of the missionary enterprise, it should
be prosecuted upon the grounds of humanity,
commerce and civilization. We can say, in
the language of Sir Geo. Grey, Governor of
New Zealand, " I feel confident that, regarded as a mere money investment, the very
best investment this country (England) can
make is, to send in advance of either colonists
or merchants, missionaries, who may prepare
the way for those who are to follow."
"When Will the War End ?"
•
This is the oft-repeated exclamation:
When
will the war end !" Neither the
"
South nor the North fully understood what
a terrible struggle they were entering upon
two years ago. The course of events baffles
the wisest minds. Sometimes the tide of
battle sways in one direction, then in another.
We have a neighbor who has always maintained, and from the very beginning, that
the war would last at least four years!
In looking over an old copy of the Independent, published in April, 1861, just after
Fort Sumter was bombarded, and the North
arose, Mrs. H. B. Stowe thus expresses her
mind when the war commenced :
"We are in for a long pull, and a strong
pull, and need to take breath and begin with
a will. No transient enthusiasm is going
to settle this matter. We have before us a
long, grave period of severe self-denial and
enterprise which will task- the resources,
physical, mental and moral, of our Northern
States. We are married to this cause—we
have taken it for better or worse, for richer
or poorer, till death do us part. It is one
part of the last struggle for liberty—the
American share of the great overturning
which shall precede the coming of Him
whose right it is—who shall save the poor
and needy, and precious shall their blood be
in His sight. On the side of the South there
has been long foresight of this event—long,
careful and advised preparation. We are
suddenly awakened, and must make up by
efficiency and zeal for the lateness of the
hour. We shall not by any means find certain and speedy victory. Let us not hope it.
Let us make our calculation for rebuffs and
hard work—but take it coolly, and blot out
from our dictionaries the word fail."
Surveying Vessels Needed in the Pacific.
In our last issue, we made a few remarks
upon the British surveying ship Hecate, and
the usefulness of such vessels. Additional
facts have since come to our knowledge
showing the importance of this branch of
naval service. We clip the following from
a late paper :
" The Journal dc Resife gives the following important intelligence : —Three new
banks have been discovered in the Pacific
Ocean. The first is situated at 22 c 52 15
lat. S., and 178° 48 long. W., Paris meridian. The lead sounds here six fathoms.
The second lies at 21 ° 43 S., and 173 ° 12
10 E., Paris. They are situated in the
Ponga or Friendship Archipelago, and were
first noticed by H. B. M. sloop-of-war Polanus,
Commodore Seymour. The third bank lies
at 22° 44 5 S., and 179° 31 10 \V.,
Paris."
We would refer our readers to the letter
of Capt. Blodgett in our columns, showing
the importance of the Marshall Islands being
thoroughly surveyed. Several wrecks have
already occurred at that group, manifestly
the result of defective charts.
During the late trip of the Morning Star,
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THE FRIEND, MAY,
she searched for eight-and-forty hours for
M'Kean's Island, at which she wished to
touch and leave supplies. The charts were
defective.
By a late arrival from Farming's Island, we
learn that a Danish vessel has recently been
wrecked on Christmas Island, where the
British whaleship Briton was wrecked in
1836 ; the German whaleship Mozart and
Chilian merchant ship Maria Helena in
1847; the Am. bark J. C. Fremont in 1847.
See Friend, May and June, 1848,and March.
1857. Doubtless some of the wrecks occurred in consequence of not giving sufficient
allowance for currents. " Beware of the
current setting one-and-a-half to two miles
per hour to the westward." See Friend,
December, 1857.
Marshall Islands.
WAR IN THE UNITED STATES—LOSS OF THE
LIHOLIHO"—MISSIONAUT I'KOGRESS NEED
"
OF MOKE MISSIONARIES.
Ebon, Jan. 30, 1863.
Brother Damon: The Maria arrived here
27th inst., bringing our mail. How we thank
you for your letters and papers Our hearts
are pained at the sad war news, but we are
hopeful victory may eventuate with the
North, if she be true. That proclamation of
the President must be a fearful blow to the
South. God be praised that He has inspired
the head of the nation to conceive that
thought, and has enabled him to proclaim it.
And now may the hour soon arrive when the
long oppressed may go free.
How sad the fate of the Lihdiho, as now
we cannot but feel she is lost. And what a
providence that I did not go with her from
Ponape. And that man Newald, is he what
the printed letter in the Friend makes him
out to be ? I believe he is. I well remember
the day or so previous to the sailing of the
Liholiho, how he came to me and said, "Of
course you wont go on this short trip; you
will want to stop and keep Mr. Sturges company. How smooth-toncued —and how he
deceived Capt. Bush ! The captain came to
us a day or so before sailing, and asked Mr.
Sturges what he thought of Capt. Newald.
Brother S. told him of Capt. N.s residence
in Ponape —how mysterious it looked. But
he had not seen enough of Capt. N. to know
his character. But we both aimed to leave
the impression on his mina, that we had not
much confidence in Capt. N. But he took
him ; and now. no doubt, all is lost, und all
my manuscript-translations of the three gospels, Matthew, Luke and John, and some
other valuable papers. But while I *peak of
all as being lost, I cannot but feel the little
vessel will vet turn up.
Our work is still progressing. The natives
are as friendly as ever. Our schools are
well attended—Sabbath congregations good,
often 150 or so—Sabbath schoolorinteresting.
We cannot have less than 175 200, who
are either good readers, or are mastering our
me thank you
primer. And by the way, let sent.
or the Hawaiian primers you
The first Sabbath in January, we admitted
!
seven to our church, and shall hope to admit
more soon. They walk well. Our chiefs
are friendly, but withhold their hearts from
the Savior. Kaibuki, in many things, is
becoming a changed man. For instance, he
has taken much interest in learning to read,
and has mastered quite a number of letters,
and so have his wives ; and his children are
much interested. This action of Kaibuki's
has had a happy effect upon other chiefs,
many of whom are learning to read, and are
becoming warm friends. We have lengthened pur church some fifteen feet, and now
on the Sabbaths have it well filled. We
have too, and that at the urgent request of
the natives on one of the islets, erected a
small school-house, and to be used for a
meeting-house. It will be done for little or
nothing. And thus the Lord is with us in
various ways. We bless Him for His favor.
But oh that we had a dozen good Hawaiian
missionaries—and I feel this the more just
now, because these oil-makers are pushing
out into all parts of our field. They are entering into islands we have long desired to
occupy, and which must be occupied before
we can do much. Fro" 1 ibis island we can
do but little in affecting the rest of our lield.
We do indeed every season see natives going
off who know something of reading, and have
attended our meetings, and who even say
they are Christians. But their influence is
limited. But we mean to lay hold of all
native help possible—and we are now presenting this subject, the missionary work, to
the young converts. We shall get them to
work as soon as we can, but we must have
Hawaiian help. We hear nothing now. of
the Decker —she will be ol great help to us
wrien she comes.
Do then, dear brother, blow long and loud
your trumpet for soldiers to the Lord's work
in this field.
You afk what I think of Ebonites going
up to the islands, Ace. Let me be candid,
dear friend—l don't like the plan. Ist, We
have no natives here to spare. 2d, The
Hawaiian climate and Ebonites' constitution
don't agree. It would be a losing business
to the employers. Hardly a native goes from
here there but what returns consumptive, or
has a tendency that way. And I speak from
facts when I say this. But 3d, I cannot
think it right to take these people and put
them to such work as they will there have
to do. and for the small pay they will get.
As for the civilizing influence, ice., you
know what that will be worth. So then, just
now, I cannot feel much sympathy with the
You will be pained to hear of the death of
Martha. She died Nov. 28, 1862; she had
been sick some time—indeed the cough she
had at Honolulu was but the beginning of
that insidious disease which took her nfi.
We did all we could for her; she lived in
Brother Snow's family until a few weeks
before her death, when she desired to be
taken to the house of her uncle ; she was
there but two weeks or so, and passed away
rapidly. But she was prepared, I feel, for
death, and is now with that dear friend whom
she loved to nurse. The separation was but
short. And their union now is one and forever. O may I prepared to meet the dear
ones that have gone. *
*
*
*
E. T. Doane.
37
Extract of a Letter of Rev. G. B. Snow,
dated Ebon, January 31, 1863.
We are happily surprised to learn the
prosperous state of the treasury of the A. B.
C. F. M. lam happy to see that movement
of trying to interest the churches of California, Oregon, &c., in the islands of the
Pacific. It is a thought which has been
occupying my mind for some time past, viz.,
to let the States and Territories, west of the
Rocky Mountains, in connection with the
Hawaiian churches, assume the missionary
care and missionary culture of these Pacific
islands as their peculiar part of the missionary work. Both the geographical and the
commercial relations would seem to intlicate
the propriety and the desirableness of such
an arrangement. The field may not look so
inviting as it would to go over into China or
to Japan. But by such a union, the Marquesas would not be abandoned, and we could
at once prosecute our work more vigorously
in all Eastern Micronesia, and. if necessary,
in order to develope all the resources of the
churches in the above-named fields, Western
United States and the Sandwich Islands, we
could push on explorations Westward and
South-Westward, where we have no doubt,
we might at once find large and inviting
fields. Do not those churches on the Western coast as really need such a field to develope their missionary spirit and energies as
do the Hawaiian churches 1*
The machinery for such operations need
be neither complicated aor expensive. I can
but hope that your plans for operations with
the churches on the Coast are shaping themselves into something like the above view.
Such a course entered upon and prosecuted
vigorously might at once relieve the A. B. C.
F. M. of its pecuniary liabilities in the Pacific
department of their labors, or at least open
the way for it soon to be so, and thus leave
them at liberty to work more efficiently in
other parts of the great field.
I can but think that if some few largehearted, clear-headed and efficient minds
should take hold of this work, it would be
found a most happy movement for advancing
the great work of the Gospel in these islands
of the sea. There may be difficulties at the
outset in uniting and organizing the working
power. But let prayer and faith and the
love of Christ cement the foundation, and I
have no doubt the superstructure would soon
become "beatiful as Tirzah, und comely as
Jerusalem."
Rev. E. T. Doane.—We were exceedingly glad to welcome, by the late arrival
of the Morning Star, this gentleman. He
has been residing several years at the Marshall and Caroline Islands. He is now
engaged in superintending the publication *>f
works in the Ebon language. His visit is
exceedingly opportune to meet tbe Rev. Dr.
Anderson from Boston.
British Congrhational.-The Year
Book gives a summary of 1,840 churches in
England, 719 in Wales, 101 in Scotland,
and 27 in Ireland, with an estimated membership of H50.000, and a million and a
quarter of adherent* in England and Wale*.
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THE FRIEND, MAT,
Cruise among the Marshall Islands—
Wreck of the "Maria," at EbonMissionaries.
Island
Ebon, Feb. 2d, 1863.
Dear Sir:—Knowing* the interest you
take in all that relates to the islands of the
Pacific, I take pleasure in communicating to
you my observations in regard to those I have
visited. As you are aware, I left Honolulu
on the 31st Dec, 1862. 1 called at Kauai,
where I spent the greater part of a day.
From thence I made the best of my way to
the Marshall Group, and had for the most
part a pleasant run down. In Long. 170,
W., Lyat. 19, 10, N., saw a topmast with
of
crosstrees attached to it, which might have
belonged to a vessel of 500 or 600 tons. On
the morning of Jan. 16th, sighted the island
of Arno. The trades were blowing a gale,
so that I had no communication with the natives. I ran off and sighted Mediouro at 11
P. M. At IP. M., hove to on the west side;
several people came ofT, but did not seem
to care about coming on board. lat last succeeded in getting a young chief on board ;
and after getting the information I wished in
regard to our business, 1 cruised along the
feel, As I rounded the S. W. Point I found
a large number of the natives collected, all
armed with spears. Cominj along abreast of
them, they commenced manning their canoes with from 19 to 15 men in each, whilst
the crowd on the beach was rapidly increasing. Having a strong breeze and not feeling
particularly belligerent, I kept on my way,
and soon left them with their kind intentions
far behind. From what I saw and afterwards learned from the natives of Milli, I
would advise no communication with the
shore until one or more of the high chiefs
were in safe custody on board.
I coasted along the Southern shore until
dark, and kept off for Milli. I went through
one of the weather passages, and sailed
down the whole width of this beautiful lagoon, to the Island of Milli, near the S. W.
part of the atoll. 1 came to anchor in 11
fathoms water, amid a fleet of canoes, with
their wild crews in a perfect frenzy to get on
board. When I gave them permission to
come, the deck was immediately filled. On
making known to them our business in
their waters, they expressed their delight, and
seemed anxious to be on the most friendly
terms with us. They are a robust and manly-looking race; Ido not think they are inferior to any natives in the Pacific in natural
intelligence. The females, as a class, are
better-featured and more modest than any I
have met. The high chief is a mild, pleasant-featured man, with an honest eye that
speaks truth and good will. He is the some
one who saved from destruction the Morning
Star, when Capt. Brown visited the Group
in her. The one who planned her capture, ia
now lying at death's door, from wounds received at Mediouro. About five days before
my arrival at Arno and Mediouro, 50 natives
of Milli wentto Mediouro on a friendly visit*
They were kindly received, and feasted for
two days. On the second night they were
suddenly attacked by the whole force of the
island; the fighting lasted for two days and
nights, resulting in the death of all but three
of the Milli people—the chief above-mentioned, one female and one young native. They
18(3.
made their escape in a small canoe, and got
back to Milli. Another brother of the
wounded chief was killed in the fight. From
all I could learn these two chiefs we:e savages in every sense of the term, and the inveterate foes of the white man, and have
been the instigators of all the attacks on vessels for a number of years.
On the 25th January, having finished my
business at this group, I went out the lee
passage and shaped my course for Ebon. 1
will here remark, that of four charts of the
Pacific, I do not find the islands I have, visited placed in the proper position. I have
taken pains to get true positions—have had
good weather for lunar observations and have
improved every opportunity. My positions
agree very nearly with Capt. Brown's. At
8 A.M. on the "27th sighted the Atoll of
Ebon—had light winds all the time from
Milli. I came to anchor outside, near the
mission. At 2 P. M.Messrs. Doane and
Snow came on board and received their letters and papers. On the following morning
hove up anchor nnd worked through the passage into the lagoon, and anchored in 15
fathoms water, abreast of the Oil Station.
On the 31st I dined at the residence of
Messrs. Snow and Donne. My reception
was all that kind hearts and pleasant conversation could make it. While I was on shore
we had a heavy squall of windand rain, and
as my vessel was anchored close in, I was
afraid of her dragging; but after watching
for awhile, I saw no change in her position.
From this time we had strong winds and
heavy squalls, with much rain.
On Sunday, February Ist, Messrs Doane
and Snow came on board. We had Divine
Service in the cabin. 1 was much pleased
with their manner of expressing their views
—the kind, candid way they exhorted us to
assist them in their good work.
Their
whole proceedings were very pleasant and
their remarks free from all unkindness. I
cannot help expressing the wish that there
were more men like them engaged in the
same cause—men who can take the erring
ones by the hand, and without a wound to
the most sensitive mind, try to lead them to
the same happy port for which they themselves are steering.
With Mrs. Snow I was equally well
pleased. Banished from home and friends,
and most of the comforts of life, the great
heart toils cheerfully on, her whole soul devoted to the cause which herself and husband
have chosen. Of her two bright and beautiful children, I can only say they show the
teaching and realize the hopes of their kind
parents. Tbe two native missionaries here
are also entitled to great praise; they nre
energetic, hard-working men, and seem to be
well liked by the natives.
I intend leaving here to-morrow for some
of the more northern isles. I would express
my thanks to the missionaries here for the
unvaried kindness they have shown to me
and all connected with the vessel.
Feb. Bth.—Since writing the above, n sad
tbe Maria, so long
a favorite at Honolulu, is a wreck on the
reef, so badly injured that it is impossible to
repair her at this place. In attempting to
get under weigh on the 4th, she dragged
change has taken place :
'
ashore, and in the heavy surf was broken on
the reef before we could lighten her to get
her off. iMost of the cargo and provisions
were saved. The natives, with the exception of some of the younger ones, would do
nothing but steal; and had it not been for
the missionaries nnd the young natives that
are under their influence, there is no knowing how disastrous the result might have
been.
To Messrs. Doane and Snow and Aaea,
who promptly came to my assistance, I am
under tenfold obligations. Without their assistance, much more property would have
been lost.
On the arrival of the Morning Star, I was
kindly assured of n passage to Hawaii, for
myself and crew, by Capt. Gelett, for whose
kindness and sympathy 1 am grateful;—also
to all on board. Our passage from Ebon to
this port was in all respects a very pleasant
one.
J. T. Blodgett,
Late Master "\Maria."
Mews from Micronesia.
By the arrival of the Morning Star, we
received letters from all the American and
some of the Hawaiian missionaries. From
these communications we glean the following:
Gilbert, or Kingsmill Islands.—The
mission-families on Tarawa and Apaiang
were in good health, and engaged in their
ordinary labors, which are put forth under
somewhat discouraging circumstances. War,
among this poor, uncivilized people, has had
the same disastrous influence upon social life
and improvement, as it has in America.
Some have been killed, some driven from
their homes, and multitudes have been left in
an unsettled and unfavorable state. Our
missionaries are still resolutely prosecuting
their work.
The Rev. H. Bingham thus writes under
date of February 18th, 1863:
Would that I could cheer your heart
with glad tidings respecting the Kingdom of
our Lord and Saviour in this dark island.
We have no intention of abandoning our
post, because we do not see immediate fruit.
What I need is more faith—practical faith
that such heathen as these will, to any great
extent, become the humble, holy followers of
the meek and lowly Jesus, leading lives of
purity and godliness. The change seems so
vast, but God's power is not limited. It is
the Holy Spirit, and not man, that can work
the great change.
I think your letter to Joseph has done him
good. He has labored on very patiently, on
the whole, in oiding me through the translation of Paul's Epistle to the Romans. It is
ready for the press, but probably many
months, and perhaps years, may elapse before it will be thought best to put it into the
hands of the people. Since completing it, I
have, as it were, begun to see my way
through the New Testament, as I regard this
Epistle as a key to what remains. If God
shall spare our life and health till tbe Biennial Meeting of our Mission in 1866, I trust
the whole New Testament will then be ready
for the press ; and if so, you may perhaps
see my face, if the Lord will, on the return
of the vessel that year. "There are many
devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the
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THE FRIEND, MAT, 1863.
t
counsel of the Lord shall stand." " Man's
goings are of the Lord ; how can a man then
understand his own way ?" 1 speak of
1866! But how little do any of us know
what will be our circumstances then! I
trust I desire to be faithful to the present day
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future are as though this very moment
present.
We have enjoyed Mr. Cook's visit very
much. He will doubtless report us fully."
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Laws of the Sea.
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Mr. Y. having had many years experience In Book-binding,
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THE FRIEND :
A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND
OENERAL INTELLIGENCE,
PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY
SAMUEL C. DAMON.
TERMS:
Ons oopy, per annum
Two oopisa.
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:
Book in the Hawaiian Language.
{Kaao
Ka Hiwabiwa o Paliuli.
Laiiikawai
Kawshiniokuliula. Kakauia msiloko ni.ii o na
jMoolflo Kahiko o Hawaii nei. Kakauia e T. N.
Halsolc Honolulu, Uahu. Paiia e Henry M.
Whitney, Lunapal o ke Kuokoa. 1863.
'his is the title-page of the first work of
fiction ever published in the Hawaiian language. It is the work of a native. The
plot and execution will favornbly compare
with many works of fiction published in other
languages. We do not pretend to have
carefully read the book, but those
have,
assure us that in it are described the usual
array
" I if brooks and crystal founts, and weeping dews.
And myrtle bowers, and solitary vales,"
where an Hawaiian nympli is wooed and
wed. We heard the author of the utipublished Hawaiian Dictionary remark, that the
plot would favorably compare with some of
the novels of Scott.
We are glad to learn from the Rev.
L. Andrews, that he has about completed his Hawaiian Dictionary. Not that he
supposes no more words of the language
can be found or gathered, but he has succeeded in collecting, arranging, and defining
the principal part of them. We now hope
some energetic measures may be taken to publish it. 'It is not for us to suggest even how
it should be done, but yet we say, let it be done
either by private parties or else the Government. The work cannot be undertaken too
speedily. Our reasons for urging its publication are manifest to all. It is needed for
foreigners wishing to learn the Hawaiian
language, and for Hawaiians wishing to
learn English. It is needed as a book of
appeal and reference. It is needed in our
Courts of Justice, counting rooms, schools,
offices, homes, and everywhere, for the two
languages meet everywhere, and need to be
mutually explained. We cannot imagine
bow a few hundred dollars could be expended
and the results tell more widely and usefully
upon the community at large. If thought
proper, we almost think the work might be
published by subscription. It surely might
if the Board of Education would lend a helping hand. Come, speak out, Polynesian,
Advertiser and people. Who will pay for
one or five copies ? We want a copy lying
on our table beside Webster, Worcester, Anthon and pur other books of constant reference.
General Meeting of American Missionaries.—The Annual Gathering of the
Missionaries will take place about the Ist of
June. Arrangements have been made for a
full representation of all the families. The
sessions of tbe Evangelical Association will
probably continue through the monity of
June.
THE FRIEND, NAY, 1863.
Editorial Re-union.
Just as our sheet was ready for the press, we were
called upon, as an editor, to participate in a festive
scene, quite out of tbe range of the usual routine nf
editorial life, and we have space only partially to
spread a description before our readers.
May Day evening of the current year, will long be
remembered by the editorial fraternity of Honolulu.
In connection with the Children's Missionary Society,
there is an editorial department, and for many
months and years the Maile Wreuth has been conducted in manuscript-form. Mr. H. A. P. Carter
was among tbe last corpsof editors. As he was about
to retire from office, he Invited all the editors and exeditors of the Wreath, and also the editors of (he
otber papers in Honolulu, to an evening's entertainment at the residence of his father in-law. Dr. Judd,
in Nuuanu Valley. There was a general attendance,
and twenty-eight ladies and gentlemen gathered
around tables bountifully provided. The entertainment was admirably arranged. After the guests had
partaken of a variety of good things, then commenced the feast of reason and the flow of speeches,
with appropriate sentiments, including such as the
following :—•' Their Majesties;"—" The Pulpit;"—
"The Press, Foreign and Hawaiian," &c, kc.
They were responded to by appropriate remarks
from Rev. E. Corwin, E. O. Hill, Esq Prof. Alexander, Mr. Ingols, Editor of the Friend, and Dr. Judd.
We regretted the absence of Mr. Fornander, Editor
of the Polynesian, but n letter was rend from him
by the Cbainnau, Mr. Carter. After the company
retired from the tables, it was eutertaincd by some
fine vocal and instrumental music.
Our sheet was just ready for the press as this entertuinment came off, which will be our apology for
not giving a more detailed report of the proceeding)
but we doubt not our readers will be served with a
most elaborate report in the forthcoming number
of tbe Advertiser.
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MARRIED.
KRlfiER—Gbaskv—ln Honolulu, April Pin, by* llev. 8. 0.
Damon, Mr. F. C. Kruger to Miss Margaret IS. Gruny
Caxtebbdbt—Nasamalbi—ln Honolulu, April 4th, by Rev.
S. C. Damon, Mr. B. K. Canterbury to Nanamalei.
Coos—Hadlev—In Honolulu, April 1«, l)y Kcv. K. Corwin,
at theresilience of A. I'. Brlckwood, Esq., .Mr. I'. K. Cook, of
Makawao, to Mrs. Mary D. Iladley, of Honolulu.
Kiso—Stott—ln Honolulu, April 17, by Key. K. Corwln, at
the residence of Uie brlde'a father, Mr. James C. King to Anna
0., only daughter of Capt. William Stott, all of Honolulu. No
cards.
DIED.
Smits—At sea. Lat. SI °, SO, N., Long. 175 X., on board brig
Morning Star, of heart dlseaae, Sylvester B. Smith.
Burns—At Kamaole, Kaat Maui, suddenly, of aneurism,
Michael Burns, aged about 45 years. He was a native ofKent,
England, and for many years a resident of Maul.
Oaoa—Drowned at sea, February 18, Lat. 67 °, 31, S., Ixuig
=
,
71 40, W., from bark Vetiach, Autone Kdward Uroa. He tell
rom the main topgallant" yard.
Wolf—At Queen's Hospital, April 41, Peter Wolf, a native
of Denmark. He came to the Islands a passenger on board
bark " Comet,"anil died Boon after his arrival.
Wiujoh—At U. S. Hospital, April fth. Kdward Wilson, so
American seaman. He had long been sailing out of Honolulu.
Glabcst—At I). 8. Hospital, April —, John Olancey. He
was discharged from ship " Marengo." Among his papers was
found a letter directad to Mr. David 11. Styles. This letter was
postmarked Potteraville, N. Y. It la supposed that he might
have gone under an assumed name on ship board.
M 11.LKB—At U. 8. Hospital, April ID, John Miller. He was
recently discharged from ship "Tamerlane."
KvabS—ln this city, April 10, Thomas Evans, (colored,) a nativeof Alexandria, D. C, aged 86.
Dbxtkb—At Tahiti. Society Islands, January 18th, Captain
Henry D. Dexter, of Gloucester, Massachusetts, aged 37 years
0 months.
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Information Wanted !
Ketnectlnj Henry Aytkford. Anj person having; knowledge
or this Individual,(a native of London, England,) who arrived
at New London July 80, 1846, in the ahlp CharlesCarroll,"
from Desolation Island, will be remunerated by communicating
the information to Henry P. Haven, New London, Conn., or te
"
the Editor of the Friend.
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT
OF HONOLULU, S. I.
ARRIVALS.
March26—Am wh sh neindeer llaynor, from Coast, with 450
bbls oil.
28—Am wh sh Champion, Worth, from Hilo, with 150
sperm. Spoke no vessel*), and caught nothing between seasoni.
30— Am wh sh Adeline,Barber, from Coast via Lahalns,
with 400 brls wh the season. Cruised in Magdalena liny. Reports brig Comet with 7 whales.
April I—Am wh ship California, Cleaveland, frm River Plate
via Lahaina, with 76 brls sp, 200 brls wh, 1200 buc
the season. Off and on.
2--Miss brig Morning Star, Gelett, from Micronesia.
2—Scb Daniel Webster, Shelly, 23 days from Kan Francisco, en route for Shanghae.
3—Am wh ship George Howlaud, Jones, 10 months from
New Bedford, via Talcahuuuo, with 385 brls sp,
635 wh, and &000 ft* bone. Oil and on. Sailed
April 0, for Arctic.
3—Am wh ship Thos. IHckason, Stewart, fromCoast of
California, with 400 brls wh. Off and on. Sailed
April 6, for Arctic.
4—Am wh ship Jireh Swift, Williams, from New Bedford, via Hilo, with 120 brls sp. oil and on. Sailed
April 7, for Arctic.
6—Am wh bark Tamerlane, Gray, 6i months from New
Bedford, with 150 brls sp. Reports ship Euphrates, Uathaway, 600 wh, bound to Hilo. Off aud on.
Sailed April 7, for Arctic.
B—ll 11 M steamer Hecate, Richards, frm Kailua. Haw.
B—Am bark Yankee, Taylor, 18 dys from San Francisco
with mdse and pass to Wilcox, Kichards & Co.
B—Haw wh brig Victoria,La#ton, fm Coast California
with 900 brls wh.
B—Am ship Wild Hunter, Baldrey, 24 days from San
Francisco, en route for Fhoeuix Group.
B—Haw sch Kitty Cartwrfght, English, 14 days from
Farming's lilaud,with 1100 gals cocoanut oil.
o—Am wh bark Martha 2d, Bailey, 7 mouths frm New
Bedford, with no oil. Off and on. Sailed April
15, for Arctic.
10—Eng wh bark Robert Towns,Austin, of Sydney, N. B.
W.j 135 days frm New Hertford, with no oil. till
ami on. Sailed next day for Ochotsk.
13—Am wh ship Euphrates, Huthuway, 8 nios from New
Bediord, via Talcahuano, 50 days, with 430 wh.
4300 l>ne. Off and on.
16—Old'g wh brig Comet, Wilhelm, from MargaritaBay,
with 600 brls wh.
17—Hambark Fetisch, Ilartmann. 74 days fm Port Stanley. Anchd outside, entered port next morning.
19—Am wh ship Mount Wollaston, Willis, inn New Bedford, via Hilo. Off and on. Sailed same day for
Ochotsk.
20—Am wh bark Gratitude. Herringdeen, 10 mos from
New Bedford, vii Palta, with 400 brls sp. Off and
on. Sailed next day for Ochotsk.
20—Am wh ship Corinthian, l>wis, 7} mos fm New Bedford, via Port Carlos, anil Palta, with 178 brls sp.
Off and on. Sailed next day for Arctic.
23—Am ship Don Quixote, Johnson, 17 days from San
Francisco, en route for Hongkong. Anchored outside. Sailed April 26.
24—Am wh ship Kuropa, Crosby, 6 mos from Kdgartown,
with 60 brls sp. Off and on. Sailed same dsy fur
Arctic.
24—Am wh nark Hercules, Dexter, 8 mo* from New Bedford, with 200 brls sp. Off and on. Sailed same
day for Ochotsk.
28—Am wh ship Klcctra, Sisson, 9 mos frm New London,
via MoDgaout. N. Z., 67 days, with 00 brls sp, 70
brls wh. Off and on. Sailed uext day for Kodiac
and Arctic.
28—Am bark N S Perkins, Robinson, 23 days frni Teekalet, W. T with lumber to H. Hackfeld*fe Co.
29—Am wh ship flov. Troupe, Ashley, from New Bedford
via Hilo. Off and on. Sailed same day for
Ochotsk.
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DEPARTURES.
Mar. 28—Am wh sh Hfl.man, risk, for Ochotsk.
30—Am wh sh Kuropa, Milton, for Ochotsk.
28— Am bark Young Hector, Paty, for SanFrancisco.
April 2—Am wh bark Florence, Spencer, for Ochotsk.
4—Am bark Arctic, Hammond, for Boston.
9—Am wh bark Pearl, Hull, for Arctic.
10—Am wh ship Champion, Worth, for Arctic.
11—Am wh bark Catherine, Phillips, for Arctic
11—Am wh ship Barnstable, Bruwnson, for Arctic.
11—Am wh ship Adeline, Barber, for Kawaihae; returned
on the loth. Off and on.
14—Am wh bark Nile, Fish, forArctic.
16—Haw bark R. W. Wood, (Jeerken, for Bremen.
16—Am wh ship Euphrates, Hathaway, for Arctic.
16— Am wh ship Adeline, Barber, for Ochotsk.
16—Am bark Cambridge, Brooks, forVictoria «V Portland.
10—Missbrig Morning Star, Gelett, fov Micronesia.
18—Am bark Comet, Smith, for San Fsanelsco.
21—11 B M steamer Hecate, Kichards, for Sydney, via
Fanning* Island.
21—Am wuship Reindeer, Ray nor, for Arctic.
28—Haw wh brig Victoria, Fish, for Arctic.
The Brig Morning Star, reports—32 days from Nemerik
Marshall Islands. Reports the following vessels i bark Cicero,
Stivers, touched at McKean's Island, December 2». Had taken
no oil since leaving Honolulu. Ship Fleetwing lett Howland'a
Island February 4, for Cork, loaded with guano. February 6,
ship Anglo-Saxon at Howland'a Island, nearly full, to aall for
Cork in a few days. Also, ship Audubon waiting her turn to
load. Bark Fanny, Bllven, touched at Apalang about the middle of January. No oil elnee leaving Honolulu.
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CONTENTS
For April, 1803.
Declai n of the Rupre*ne Court
One Hundred Wars Ago—(lranville Sharp
More Uncle Turn Literature..".
Cause or the Civil War in America
Original L'tUv of Thomas Clarkson
Bishop Colenso Again
A British Surveying Vessel
A Kf tired Shipmaster
Kleven Shipsand their Cargoes
A Monument to CaptHin Cook
Lancashire Fund
TheSabbath Ilymi. Book—A Review
Marine Journal, fee
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the Supreme Court on the
Constitutionality of the Liquor Law.
Decision of
In view of this decision a neighbor remarked, who is well versed in Hawaiian
history, " I feel that we really have something for which to be proud, in Hawaii nei."
We can add that next to the fact (hat we
have a Constitution is this, that we have able,
high-minded and learned Judges to expound
that Constitution. Perhaps we ought also
to add that we are living in the midst of a
law-abiding and well-ordered community.
In order that our foreign readers may understand the merits of this decision, we
would remark, that under the Constitution of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the Legislature passed laws prohibiting the sale
of spirituous liquors to Hawaiians. With
sorrow we publish it, there are some in our
community who would break down this law.
For years there has been a suppressed and
lurking feeling in many minds that the law
was unconstitutional. Under that feeling
there has been a " winking" at its partial
violation, on the part of the executive officers
Violators of the law
of the Kingdom.
the
law was prejudged
growing ffcre bold,
and
at
length a case was
unconstitutional,
as
brought before the Police Court, and a fine
imposed. An appeal was made to the Supreme Court. This was well understood in
community, ns designed to test the
constitutionality of the law. The case was
ahly argued on both sides. Every opportunity was given for a fair trial. In our February issue we published the argument of
the Attorney-General. The lawyers on the
opposite side did not fail to put forth their
most potent arguments.
The Hawaiian
Courts have seldom witnessed a more able,
eloquent and learned display of forensic
talent.
The Court took ample time to make up
its opinion. That opinion has now been
given and published. The decision was
given by Justice Robertson, and fully concurred'in by Chief Justice Allen. These
gentlemen fully sustain the decision of"the
Police Justice. In presenting their decision
our Judges have gone most fully into the
merits of the Hawaiian Constitution, showing from whence it was derived, and upon
what it is founded. It would be quite impossible for us to present even an outline of
this most able of decisions. Unless we are
much mistaken it is among the ablest, if not
the ablest, court and state document which
has ever appeared in this Kingdom. We
now know better than ever before where we
stand. King and people, foreigners and natives, have their prerogatives and rights better defined.
Englishmen may boast of
Constitution,"
Americans of
the " British
theirs, and so may Hawaiians boast of
theirs.
We cannot refrain from adverting to one
point, dwelt upon by the Attorney General,
and still more clearly brought out by both
Justice Robertson and Chief Justice Allen.
The point to which we refer is this, that the
Hawaiian Constitution is not founded upon
the voice of the people as in the United
States, nor was it extorted from the Sovereign as in England, but was the free gift of
of H. M. Kamehameha 111., King of the
Sandwich Islands. We hope our readers
will not fail to give this decision a thorough
reading. It will well repay the perusal.
»Smrs, M.20.
Something worth
telling
about Sugar.
On Saturday last, Dr. Judd exhibited a
specimen of sugar, of a most excellent quality, which he said was manufactured the day
before, from cane growing in Nuuanu valley,
fieport says, that in four hours from the
time the cane was brought to the mill, at
Mr. John Wood's Plantation, it was ground,
the syrup brought to town and run through
the clarifiers at the Sugar .Refinery, and
ready for use ! We saw the sugar. Now
if Mr. Wood has demonstrated that a
small mill can manufacture sugar profitably,
on a small scale, we consider that he is a
benefactor to the Sandwich Islands. There
are many places where the land will not
warrant the outlay of a large capital, but it
would supply cane for a small mill. Besides,
we have many small capitalists who do not
wish to go extensively into the sugar-gTowing business.
Lahaina Sugar.—The cane-growers and
mill-owners, at Lahaina, have had their patience severely tested, but we are glad to see
specimens of their sugar now coming into
market. We sometimes take a stroll along
our wharfs, and see the products which are
landed from the other islands. The quality
of the Lahaina sugar is good, and certainly
reflects great credit upon Mr. Spencer and
others, who have*commenced its manufacture
under great disadvantages. We believe Lahaina will produce as good sugar as any
locality on the islands.
Rice and Rice Mills.—Until we began
Hawaiian grown rice we never knew
what good rice was. Our market is now
supplied with an article of Hawaiian grown
and cleaned rice, which is very superior. If
any one doubts it, let him purchase a bag St
Capt. Snow's store, cleaned at Mr. Prendergast's mill. As an article of food, it shouM
be more and more generally introduced.
Hard as the times are, it will be possible to
obtain good rice. There is no healthier of
cheaper food for children.
to eat
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One hundred Years
Ago—Granville
Sharp.
No person can understand or appreciate
the present struggle now progressing, and
the conflict now raging, in America, who is
unacquainted with the history of the slave
trade, as conducted by the merchants of
England, and the final abolition of that trade
by the labors of such men as Granville Sharp,
Thomas Clarkson and William Wilberforce.
One hundred years ago the trade was regularly conducted as a lawful branch of British
commerce. Slave owners were accustomed
to visit London with their chattels, and whip
them as a London drayman would whip his
horse.
Just one hundred years ago it may be
said the contest fairly commenced, when the
abominations should be brought to an end.
Wonderful indeed are the ways of Divine
Providence. " Church and State" were
quietly sleeping over the evils of the slave
tiade. Now, mark ye, God was educating
in the family of a Quaker, a young man who
should finally make judges, lawyers, nobles
and the nation submit to his opinions upon
this subject. (s}kanvillk Sharp, the grandson of an Archbishop of York, was apprenticed to a Quaker linen draper. While in
that man's family, Sharp says he was taught
" the proper distinction between the opinions
of men and their persons." Time rolled on,
and young Sharp becomes an under-clerk in
one of the Government offices. While toiling in that capacity, poor and unknown, a
slave owner from Barbadoes brought to London one of his slaves, by the name of Jonathan Strong. The master brutally whipped
the man, and turned him adrift a friendless
outcast in the streets of London. Poor, lame
and homeless, he attracted the attention
of Granville Sharp, the clerk and linen
draper's apprentice. Our limits will not allow us to enter upon a full history of this
and subsequent trials, which finally resulted
in compelling the highest Court of England,
presided over by Lord Mansfield, to make a
decision that forever settled,the question, so
far as England proper was concerned, that
slavery could not exist in that country.
Writes Cowper:
"Slaves cannot breathe in England; if their lungs
ReceivA our air, that moment they are free.
They touch our countryand theirshackles fall."
Thep it was that Lord Mansfield enunciated certain great principles, which have been
gradually and slowly extending their inshence over the civilized world. The on-
ward tide of abolition has been flowing for
one hundred years. At times it has seemingly ebbed, but never really so—onward,
rrmoard, it has flowed, until the President of
the United States comes forth, on the Ist of
January, 1883, with his Emancipation Proc-
lamation, liberating 4,000,000 slaves. This
proclamation is simply a natural sequence to
what has gone before. It is only one of the
waves in the abolition tide sweeping over
the globe. Some men are striving to arrest
this onward rushing tide, but their puny
efforts will be as fruitless as that of 'the old
King Canute, sovereign of Denmark, Norway and England, who ordered his courtiers
to place his chair on the shore, where the
tide was flowing in. The poor, silly old dotard, seating himself in the chair, thus addressed the sea "Hitherto shalt tsvu come,
and no farther." Did the inward rushing tide
obey his mandate? Alike vain, futile and
absurd are all the efforts ofpro slavery and secession men in America, England or the Sandwich Islands, who imagine that negro-chattel
slavery will be perpetuated. If, reader, you
are faint-hearted and desponding, study the
past. Would you visit Granville Sharp's
grave, go to Westminister Abbey, and there
among the torSbstones of England's noblest
*ons, you will find one bearing this inscription : " Granville Sharp, to whom England
owes the glorious verdict of her highest
court of law, that the slave who sets his foot
on British ground, becomes that instant
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free."
More Uncle Tom Literature.
The January number of the Atlantic
Monthly contains " A Reply," from the pen
of Mrs. Stowe. Our readers may ask, " A
Reply" to what ? It appears that a few
years ago more than half a million of British women, including persons of all ranks
of society, addressed a letter to Mrs. Stowe,
imploring her aid to wipe out the crime of
slavery from the United States. This letter
was written on vellum and the signatures
filled twenty-six folio volumes. It was forwarded to America with a letter of a British
nobleman, now occupying one of the highest
official positions in England. Mrs. Stowe,
it appears, has never until now publicly replied to this letter. Her "Reply" will be
found in the January number of the Atlantic
Monthly. We hope it will be read by every
surviving signer of that letter, and by every
woman residing in England, or any part of
the British Empire. The North is now engaged in a struggle into which they have
been compelled to plunge, by the South
boasting that the slave-roll shall yet be called
upon Bunker Hill!! The South openly
avow their purpose of making negro chattel
slavery the corner-stone of theirConfederacy !
The last cry which comes upfrom the South
is this: "No mediation; we must conquer
or be conquered!" We do hope all the
good people of England who sympathize
with the South, will read Mrs. Stowe's
«' Reply."
The Cause of the Civil War In America.
In our last issue we made some remarks
upon the civil war in America. We asserted
that slavery was its cause. We are still of
that opinion, notwithstanding the remarks of
the Editor of the Polynesian, in his issue of
March 14th, and those of a contributor to the
Polynesian, in the issue of the 7th, whose
signature is " K." It is not our purpose to
enter upon a newspaper controversy with
these gentlemen. We think if any one will
carefully read over their remarks, the
tinct impression will be left upon the mind,
that we have at least two writers in our community who would not be very much
shocked in their moral sensibilities if they
were actually living in South Carolina! According to their view, slavery is not so very
bad a system after all. "X" remarks, "As
to its operation [slavery] upon the slaves
themselves, 1 can point to them as the best
cared for four millions of human beings on
the face of the earth." If Mr. K." has any
children, we wonder he does not place them
under that best system. We wonder he does
not place himself there ! Shame ! Shame !
So does Mr. A. care for his pigs, Mr. B. for
his sheep, Mr. C. for his horses and Mr. D.
for his cattle. Now, Mr. "K." says the
slaves are " healthy, happy and useful."
Whether Mr. " K." ever visited the South we
cannot say, but to offset his assertion that the
slaves are " healthy, happy and useful," we
will introduce the testimony of one who
formerly lived amongst us, and is the son of
one of our merchants, and now the Chaplain of the 15th Massachusetts Regiment,
stationed in North Carolina. The Rev.
William F. Snow, writing a few days
since to an old friend, employs this language :
" You will remember that my views on
the slavery question were what are called
conservative. Those views are now changed.
Since I have been here 1 have learned to
hate slavery with a perfect hatred.
When I see how it not only maltreats and
defrauds the black man, but also debases and
brutalizes the white, stunting the intellect,
quenching the finer sensibilities, and obliterating the conscience, 1 am ready to cry—
Away with the accursed thing from the face
of the earth ! And when I see, as I have on
two marches, the negroes hail our advancing
columns as their deliverance; when I find
them willing to brave hunger, cold, fatigue
and danger from lurking guerillas, in order
to escape; when my heart is pained to its
core at the sight of weak women and toddling infants struggling onward beside our
army, with naked feet torn and bleeding
over the frozen ground; is it aov wonder
that my old ideas are blown awjf as chaff,
and that Isa forbid that this contest
should close until the possibility of such
things in the future is clean gone forever!
May all the people say,' Amen !' "
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THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1 863.
Original Letter from Thomas Clarkson,
Never before Published.
In examining the papers of the late William Ladd, Esq., a manuscript letter of
Thomas Clarkson was discovered. It was
in his own hand-writing. It was addressed
to the Rev. J. Diell, Secretary of the Sandwich Islands Institute. We doubt not many
of our readers will be exceedingly interested
in the perusal of this letter, written by one of
Nature's Noblemen, whose efforts contributed
so essentially to the abolition of the slave
trade.
[cop ii.]
near Ipswich, Suffolk,
August 26, 1839.
Sic :—I acknowledge the receipt of your
letter making me an honorary member of
the Sandwich Islands Institute, and that I
approve of the laws and rules of it.
As I am now in my eightieth year, and
nearly blind, you must expect but a very
short letter, even though I have been so
much honored.
I received also from Mr. Beaver five of
your printed Essays. I am glad to find that
the members of your Institute employ their
time so usefully. Their publications, while
they do honor to themselves, willfurnish the
people of Europe with the most interesting
and gratifying information, and indeed every
one who is solicitous of the happiness and
welfare of the uncivilized world.
There is one circumstance more to be deplored than any other in the part of the
globe which you inhabit, which is that the
kings are owners of all the soil, nor will it be
an easy matter toremedy it. Could they be
persuaded to let out their land to tenants, as
in Europe, they would still have the property
of the islands as before, and sufficient
authority over their people for the purposes
of government. I am aware that no man
wishes to part with power. But still this is
a vital desideratum, and a step which must
at some time or other be taken, or there is a
bar to all improvement. Such a step would
promote industry and labor, and labor would
promote health, and perhaps stop the devastating havoc made in your population,
which no man can read without horror.
Akin to this is the power which the kings
have over the property of the people : whatever a man may earn, it is not his own.
Whatever he may have gotten by his industry belongs to the king, his poultry, his pigs,
his fisa>—who, then, would labor with any
spirit, when what he acquired in this way
may be taken from him.
These are the two evils against which you
will have to contend, before the condition of
the common people can be ameliorated ; and
I trust that some way will be discovered by
which you may remedy them by degrees.
Other nations have been in ihe same state
of society, where these evils do not now
exist. What has been done once may be
done again, though this must be a work of
time.
I have sent you a little work, just now
publishe3—my History of the Abolition of
the Slave Trade." It contains my own labors, and those of others, from the year 1785
to 1792 or % in that noble cause, and it has
Playford Hall,
"
now been republished at the request of many
enlightened and most respectable individuals.
I am thinking of following up this subject by
a subsequent history of my proceedings in
that great cause, from 1792 to the present
year, 1839, but whether I shall live to finish
it, at my advanced age, I do not know.
I have sent you, also, for your library,
another little book, which 1 think may be interesting to you, and which has been lately
published. It is called, " China and its State
and Prospects." I think it may be very useful to you in your part of the world, and
furnish many useful hints. I believe you
have some intercourse with this people.
Perhaps you will not understand the preface to my own book, " History of the Abolition of the Slave Trade." It is written by
Lord Brougham. The sons of my late dear
and valued friend Mr. Wilberforce, attacked
me in a very unhandsome manner, in writing the history of their father's life, but the
people of England were roused, and they
have been completely silenced.
I find 1 have written till I am quite
wearied and can write no more. I can
therefore only send you my best wishes that
your endeavors for the good of the poor natives among whom you liveunay be blessed
by Providence I am, Sir, yours truly,
Thomas Clarh*son.
P. S.—I need not tell you, who are liberal
and enlightened men, how, in trying to remedy the two evils above-mentioned, you must
steer clear of slavery.
John Diell, Cor. See., of
the Sandwich Islands Institute.
Bishop Colenso Again.
Newspapers continue to come to us,
abounding with remarks and refutations of
the Bishop's book. The most interesting
document which has yet fallen under our
notice, is the letter of " A former Fellow
of Trinity College, Cambridge," addressed to the Bishop. This letter originally
appeared in the London Record. It is
evidently written by one fully the Bishop's
equal in learning, erudition and research.
Our limits will not allow us to copy the
whole letter, but we think the following
portion will give the reader a good idea of
its general tenor:
Lord to her, and that she found prayer answered,
un# that all this was proved sincere by her
blameless and harmless walk amongst the neighbors ; whilst I, with all my science and investigation, was barren and unprofitable, and miserable
—an unbeliever in heart, and yet not daring to
avow it, partly from the fear of man, but more
from a certain inward conviction that all my
skeptical difficulties would be crushed and leaped
over by the experience of the most illiterate
Christian.
1 was perfectly ashamed to feel in my mind
like Voltaire, Vol'ney, or Tom Paine. I could
claim no originality in my views; and I found
they were no comfort, but a constant source of
misery to me.
May we not compare this kind of state to that
which God speaks of in Jeremiah xlix :
" Thy
terribleness hath deceived thee, and the pride of
thine heart." And observe what follows: "Hear
the counsel of the Lord. Surely the least of the
flock shall draw them out."
It may now be asked bow 1 camo ever to view
Divine truth differently. I desire to ascribe all
praise to him to whom power belongeth; I desire
to put my own mouth to the dust, and be
ashamed, and never open my mouth any more,
because of my former unbelief. I cannot describe all I passed through, but I desire with humility and gratitude, to say I was made willing
in a day of Christ's power. He sweetly melted
down my proud heart with his love ; He shut my
mouth forever from caviling at any difficulties in
the written Word; and one of the first things in
which the great change appeared was, that
whereas before time-preaching had been misery,
now it became my delight to be able to say.
without a host ofskeptical or infidel doubts rushing into my mind " Thus saith theLord." 0,
I am quite certain no natural man can see the
things of God; and lam equally certain he cannot make himself do so. "It was the Lord that
exalted Moses and Aaron," said Samuel; and
" By the grace of God I am what 1 am," said
St. Paul; and so, in a modified and humble sense,
1 can truly say.
It used to be a terrible stumbling-block to me to
find so many learned nan, so many acute men, so
many scientific men, infidels. It is not so now ;
I see that God has said, " Not many wise men
after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble;" I see, as plainly as it is possible for me to
see anything, that no natural man can receive
the things of the spirit of God. Hence I expect
to find men of thin stamp of intellect coming out
boldly with -their avowals of unbelief in the
written Word of God. The only answer I can
give to them is, " God has in mercy taught me
better;" and never do I sing those beautiful
words in the well known hymn, but I feel my
eyes filling with tears of gratitude to the God of
all compassion
:
:
"Jesus sought ate when a stranger,
Wandering from the fold of God."
it was with me; so it must be with any one
mo many an hour of of So
them if ever they are to know the truth in its
1 really felt what 1 so
power, or to receive the love of the truth that
man
It would have spared
misery in after days had
went into
often said, vis: that the deeper a
science, the humbler he ought to be. and the
more cautious in pronouncing an independent
opinion on a suhject ho had not investigated, or
could not thoroughly sift. But, though all this
was true, I had yet to learn that this humility
in spiritual things is never found in a natural
they may be saved.
I feel very much for the young of this generation, remembering the conflicts I passed through
in consequence of the errors of men of ability. 1
hope the Lord will graciously impress on maSy
hearts the serious truth of these words, " Not by
might, nor by power, but by my spirit;" and
The wisdom of this world is foolishness with
"God."
My own way of explaining it to myself
and others, when required to do so, is by saying,
It is not the mind, bot the affections which re"ceive
true religion. ' Knowledge puffetb up,
but charity edifieth.' "
I remain, my dear Sir, your obedient servant,
A Former Fellow or
man.
I took orders and hegan to preach, and then,
like the Bishop among the Zulus, I found out
the grand deficit in my thoology. I had not the
Spirit's teaching myself, and how could I without it speak " in demonstration of the Spirit and
of power?"
In vain did 1 read Chalmers, Paley, Butler,
(Juußscn, Ac, and determine that,as 1 had masTrinity Oollkob, Cabuuudob.
tered all the other subjects I had grappled with,
Oct. 15,18G2.
so I would the Bible, and that I would make
myself a believer. I found a poor ignorant old
Men are greatly tried by the extremes
woman in my parish more than a match for me
things.
fortune,
was
distressed
to
find
of
and be is really a great man who
I
that
in Divine
she was often happy in the evident mercy ot the can withstand both.
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THE FRIEND, APRIL, 18 0 3.
THE FHI END,.
APRIL 1, 1863.
A British Surveying Vessel.
H. B. M. surveying sing Hecate arrived in
our port a few days since, from Acapulco in
Mexico. She has been engaged for several
years surveying in the vicinity of Vancouver's Island, and is now on her homeward passage, via Navigator Inlands and
Sydney. We know not what feelings the
sight of a surveying vessel calls up in the
minds of our readers, but to us a surveying
vessel appears to be one of the most important, necessary and useful of all vessels afloat.
Think for one moment, what is their object ?
They are cruising over the ocean to ascertain the correct position of reefs, shoals,
rocks, sand-spits, islands, and whatever else
may facilitate or retard navigation, commerce
and the intercourse of nations. Who then
will not join in the prayer of the put* Cowper ?
" Heaven speed the canvas gullantly unfurled
To furnish and accommodate a worlu !"
Vessels engaged in this praiseworthy employment ore true pioneers of commerce,
guardians of trade, handmaids of science,
harbingers of Christianity and friends of humanity. We know very well that a surveying vessel does not attract the attention of a
frigate or a line-of-battle-ship, when cruising
around the globe, but that does not matter!
In our humble estimation, one surveying vessel actively employed; is really conferring
more benefit upon a nation's commerce than
a whole fleet of " three-deckers," sailing over
the ocean " looking" after the interests of
commerce. England, France and the United
States have been supporting large naval
armaments in the Pacific for many years,
and yet how little has been done to improve
the "charts" of the Pacific during the last
quarter of a century. We sometimes think
that our naval commanders are really afraid
to sail out of the old beaten track of .navigation, lest they might possibly be wrecked.
They give all supposed rocks and shoals a
"wide borth," whereas it should be their
business to ascertain where they are to be
found and whether properly laid down upon
tfeir charts. We could mention whole
groups of islands where no surveying vessel
has ever cruised. There are literally thousands of islands, reefs and shoals, which need
to be accurately surveyed. Scarcely a single island or reef of the Marshall and Caroline Islands has ever been accurately surveyed. The whole of that portion of the
Pacific known as Micronesia needs to be explored and surveyed. Every year wrecks
occur because the charts are so defective.
Only a few months since report reached
Honolulu that three British wrecks were
piled up upon a single reef or low island to
the westward of Ascension. The Liholiho
was sent away " wrecking," and serious feßrs
are entertained that she too may have become a wreck and her crew met a worse
We have been hoping the United
States would fit out surveying vessels for the
Pacific, but we fear home troubles will prevent it. Would that suitable representations
might go to the British Admiralty and cause
them to send the Hecate back into the Pacific, accompanied by half a dozen smaller
craft, which might make a thorough survey
of the vast regions of the Pacific lying between the Sandwich Islands and China.
There is work enough for a score of surveying vessels for the next twenty years. When
we reflect upon the enormous annual cost of a
large vessel of war, and the comparatively
useless employment in which many of them
are engaged, we must express our surprise
that the " heads" of Naval Bureaus cannot
be persuaded to devote a greater amount to
surveying and less to cruising! more to
sounding and less to fighting ! more to ascertaining the location of rocks and shoals and
less to avoiding them ! In conclusion we
congratulate Capt. Richards and his officers
in completing their long and tedious cruise,
and would express our earnest wish that
when they have once more visited '• merrie
old England," they may be sent back to the
Pacific to finish up the work left unfinished
by Anson, Cook, Vancouver, La Perouse,
Belcher, Wilkes, and all the other navigators
of former years.
fate!
A Retired Shipmaster.
It is no easy undertaking for a shipmaster
or any sea-faring man to retire from the sea,
and quietly settle down on shore. Having
for years roamed over the ocean and visited
foreign lands, the quiet and every-day scenes
of shore-life appear tame. Not a few trying
it are sadly disappointed, from the fact that
they lose their property. Their investments
are not carefully made. Very many of our
old friends, among whalemen, have been
most sadly bitten by unfaithful agents who
have pretended to be their friends. We
could mention the names of many old shipmasters, who had acquired a competence in
the whaling business, but who have been
stripped of the last dollar! We deeply feel
for such men.
It afforded us great pleasure to hear a favorable report of one retired shipmaster, from
whom it was our privilege to have received,
some years ago, acts of disinterested kindness. We refer to Capt. David Wood, who
commanded the United States transport
steamer Massachusetts, which visited Hono-
lulu in 1849, bound to Oregon, with United
States troops. Capt. Wood kindly offered
us a free passage from the Islands to Oregon,
and from thence to San Francisco. We
accepted the offer, and enjoyed the trip to
Oregon and California beyond what language could well describe.
Years have
passed away without our learning anything about our friend and benefactor,
her.ee we were delighted to read the following in a letter from another old visitor and
friend, the Rev. H. Wood, late Chaplain of
the Powhatan, which conveyed the Japanese
Embassy to the United States.
The Rev. Mr. Wood, now stationed in the
Navy Yard at Portsmouth, N. 11., thus
writes under date of January 10th, 180^:
" I lately visited my cousin, Capt. Wood,
of Ncwburyport. He quit the sea eight years
ago, quite independent, and now devotes all
his efforts to the Sabbath School (of which
he is superintendent) and works of piety."
We are delighted to learn that one whom
we so highly esteem is thus favorably situated and usefully employed. He seems to be
enjoying the quiet old age described by
Cicero, in the oft-quoted saying,
Otium
cum dignitate." Capt. Wood was a" graduate of Cambridge University (1814) and a
classmate of Prescott the Historian. It is
well known that Mr. Prescott was partially
blind, so much so, that he was always obliged to employ a reader and amanuensis. We
recollect dipt. Wood's account of the circumstances under which Mr. Prescott lost his
eye-sight. While as students they were
seated at a dinner table, in Public Commons,
a classmate threw a crumb of bread, which
struck Prescott in one of his eyes. The
other became affected through sympathy.
Eleven Ships and their Cargoes.
"Mr. Pierson, a rich Wcslcjran Motliodist of
Hull, Kngland, lias lost eleven valuable vessels in
attempting to run our blockade, and he hag
failed in consequence."
We clip the above paragraph respecting a
Mr. Pierson, from a late exchange paper.
We wonder what John Wesley would have
said about this member of the Wesleyan
Church, who has been ruined while attempting to bolster up a Confederacy takjig for
its "corner-stone" negro-chattel
which Mr. Wesley declared to be the sum
"
of all villainies." Mr. Pierson ought to console his mind, in view of his ruined prospects, from the fact that he has contributed
11 ships and their cargoes" to support
the blockade ! The U. S. Government has
thereby received a contribution of a million
more or less. We would suggest that Mr.
Pierson change his politics and plans, and
instead of sending his ships to run the
blockade, follow the example of a certain
American ship-owner, who is furnishing one
of his ships, freight free, to convey provisions
to the starving poor of Lancashire.
"
�29
THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1863.
memory. At this meeting I
Capt. Kichards, of H. B. M. ship Hecate, \
Capt. James Cook was killed at Kealake- suggested that a light house near the en- |
akua Bay, on the 14th of February, 1779
trance of Honolulu harbor, would be an op- j
eighty-four years ago, and yet no appropriate propriate monument to Cook's memory. The
and becoming monument has ever been following resolutions were then unanimously
carried:
erected to his memory. In the Church of "Resolved, That, in the opinion of
this meeting, a LightHarbor, to be called
St. Andrew's, the Great, Cambridge. Eng- HOI'SK, near the entrance of Honolulu
* Cook's Light House,' would tie the most appropriate nionucommunion
Capt.
tablet
near
the
Cook.
nieut
to
the
of
memory
there
is
u
land,
That a public melting he railed for Monday next,
" Resolved,
table, with this inscription :
with
a view to taking hleps to raise lite required funds to carry
memorate Cook's
A Monument to Capt. Cook.
—
is mkmort
or
CAPrAIN JAMES COOK, OF TIIK ROYAL NAVY,
Cne of the m.»t Celebrated Navigators that tins or former ages
can boast of,
Who was killed by tho natives of Owhyee,
In the IMciße Ocean, on Uie 14th of February, 1719,
In the 61st year of his age.
It has been our privilege twice to visit the
spot where Capt. Cook fell. The first time
on the 4th of July, 1844, and again on the
20th of lebruary, 1859, the anniversary of
his burial.
By referring to the Irvend of August Ist,
1844, we find the following record of our
first visit:
stump of a cocoa-nut has been set
"inThe
fissure of the rocks to mark the
the
up
spot where Cook fell, only a few feet from
the water's edge. It is five feet high, one
foot in diameter at the top and two at the
base. This simple monument bears three
inscriptions on copper plate :
No. 1—" Near this spot, tell Captain James
Cook, H. N., tho renowned circumnavigator,
who discovered tho islands, A. 1)., 1778."
Oct. 17,1837."
'• His Majesty's
Ship Imogene,
No 2—" This shoot and coppering put on by
in order to
the Sparrow-hawk, Sept. 10, 1839,
preserve the monument to tho memory of Cook.
No. 3—" This bay was visited July 4th, 1848,
Lord
liy H. B. M. Ship Carytforl, the Rt. Hon.
(in I'uulet, Captain ; who was the representative of H«r Britannic Majesty Queen Victoria.
These Islands were ceded Feb. 25, 1843."
Tradition reported that the identical cocoanut tree, bearing the above inscriptions,
was partially cut off by a ball from Cook's
ship at the time he was killed. The top of
tho tree was taken to England by Capt.
Bruce, of H. B. M. ship Imogene. All that
now remains, we believe, is simply inscription No. 1.
The topic of a monument to Cook has
been often discussed and warmly advocated,
especially by all English navigators, seamen
and visitors. A subscription was first commenced fc# the purpose in March, 1859, by
the late Acting Commissioner, B. Toup
Nicholas, who took a deep interest in the
matter* In consequence of his death the
awhile longer,
affair was allowed to slumber
partially upon the ground that Gen. Miller
was expected to return to the islands, and it
was confidently hoped he would have revived
subject. Mr. Green, while Acting Bri-
the
subscriptions
tish Commissioner, received
amounting to $889, and about $200 additional was pledged.
On Friday last, March 27th,a Mr. Synge,
at
H B M Commissioner, called meeting,
effectualwere
taken
to
which initiatory steps
ly carry out some plan which should meet
the public expectations and becomingly com-
out this undertaking/
The following minutes of the proposed
meeting, we present as furnished by Mr.
Spencer, Secretary of the said meeting:
LancshireFund.
We learn from Mr. Synge, the British
Commissioner, that the subscription for the
poor of Lancashire has already amounted to
$3,850. Among the late donations, there
was one of $11,78, brought by a poor kanaka
from the remote and secluded district of
Waipio, on Hawaii. The native remarked,
us he paid over this donation, that he had
read in the newspaper respecting the sufferings of the poor people of England, and he
had collected among his neighbors this
amount. We are confident the poor Hawaiian never gave this money to have it
reported, but we say let it be published
beside " the widow's two mites," for his sake
and the sake of his countrymen, whose
Christian character has been so needlessly
assailed and misrepresented by Mr. Manly
Minutes of a Meeting held at the Court House, on
the 'M)th day of March, 1803, to decide on the
iito.it appropriate monument to the memory oj
Capt. James Cook
Proposed by Mr. Synge, and seconded by Mr.
Green, that Capt. Richards, of H M. S. Hecate,
take the chair. Carried.
Proposed by Mr. Suvidge, and seconded by Mr. Hopkins, Hawaiian Consul in London, in
Montgomery, that Mr. S. Spencer be SeereUry of his recent work on the Sandwich Islands.
l his meeting. Carried.
We only hope Mr. Hopkins may visit the
Proposed by Mr. Pfluger, and seconded by Mr.
of Waipio, before he publishes a
Qreen, that the folUwing resolution, proposed by people
second
edition of his work. We would
Mr.
meeting
Synge's
Richards
at
a
held
at
Capt.
residence, on the 26th inst., be adopted by this meet- merely add, that the Valley of Waipio is in
:
ing, viz:
"Thatin Uie opinion of this meeting, a lighthouse near the
entrance or Honolulu harbor, to lie called * Cook's Lighthouse,'
wouldbe the most appropriate monument to the memory of
Capt. Cook." Carried.
the parish of the Rev. L. Lyons, through
whose energetic labors, during the last
thirty years, the gospel has been brought
home to the people of that part of Hawaii,
and where there have been built, in his
parish, (or rather bishopric,) no less than 13
or 14 small churches, several of which are
surmounted with neat cupolas and bells !
It is certainly a noteworthy fact, that the
poor people of this district should have been
moved by their own free-will, to send forward their subscriptions Jo the poor of Lancashire. The
Cowper woujd
hffve aptly described tnaßßwregioii only a few
years ago :
But the sound of church-going hell,
These valleys and rocks never heard,
Never sighed at the sound of a knell
Or smiled when a Sabbath appeared."
P. S.—Since wnting the above, we have
met with the following list of the Waipio
Proposed by Capt. Babcooli, and seconded by Mr.
Heuck, " That a committee of five be appointed, one
of whom shall be Treasurer, to collect further contributions, and to report progress nt a meeting of the
subscribers, to be convened (or the purpose, within
three months from the present time." Carried.
Proposed by Mr. Synge, and seconded by Mr.
Goodale, that the following gentlemen be appointed
for the committee: Capt. Meek, Messrs. Webster,
Pfluger, Severanoe, and Green. Carried.
Proposed by Mr. Satidge, and seconded by Mr.
Green, that a committee of seven be appointed to
recommend a position for the lighthouse,—Capt.
Richards to be one of the committee." Carried.
The following gentlemen were then duly appointed:
Captains Richards, liubcock, Meek, J. Brown, Berrill, Messrs. Prendergust and Webster.
Proposed by Mr. G. Rhodes, ond seoonded by Mr.
Synge, that the committee of five apply to the principal Insurance Offices abroad, and to such other
persons as the committee may see fit, for contribu- donors to the Lancashire
tions towards the object in view, and that the said
oa newspaper:
committee prepare a circular letter for that purpose. k
"
U. W. D. Halemanu,
Carried.
Kaalelc
A vote of thanks was then unanimously passed to Kahananul 1,
the chairman, Capt. Kichards.
Kaaua
Kaalihikaua.
The meeting then adjourned.
Kahananul 2,
.1. W. Kausrahl,
A new edition of Cook's Voyages lies Aua,
Kua,
before us, published by A. & C. Black, of Kuaana,
Edinburgh, 1860. It is edited by John Hoke,
I'ahau,
Barrow, Esq., F. K. S„ dec. At the close Kimo
Kahilipulu
of the book, on page 631, we find this para- Makaalnana.
graph :
" One thing yet remains to be done. A
public monument to Capt. Cook, and one
worthy of his great achievements, the benefits he has rendered to mankind, and the
lustre shed by his name on the Navy of
England—some noble Light House in the
pathway of all nations, which may lead
them safely to their respective havens ; or if
this cannot be, at least a statue in Trafalgar
Square, where Dr. Jenner and Sir Charles
Napier are most grieviously out of place,
occupying as they do the site of statues of
Collingwood, Hardy, St. Vincent, Howe,
Duncan," &c.
Kallmakahl,
Ksaiiksna (Haole,)
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Kawaihae
Lele,
Makuakane
K. Kaalialama,
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Kaluna,
Aa-alua,
Kalllksnl,
Kalawaia,
Kalakunlai,
Kanaloa,
Kaholokahlkl
Kaal,
Kanokoa,
Nalua,
N. Kelkenul
Kapehs,
Psele.
Fund, in the Kuo-
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13J Makaa,
12iKukunr,
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�30
THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1863.
EDITOR'S TABLE.
A. Review.
Tin Sabbath Hymn Book—For the service of
Song in the House of the Lord. Published by
Mason Brothers, New York.
A good hymn, suited to the purposes of
religious worship, is more valuable than the
purest pearl that ever shone in the necklace
of a queen. When a collection of such
hymns are brought together in a book, they
form a gift to the Christian world, of priceless value. It is one of the most significant
and promising signs of the times, that writers
belonging to different branches of theChurch
worship, for the passing age, it is just what
was needed. It may not answer for the
next generation, for new hymns are continually appearing. These will secure favor.
There is one feature of the book which we
must not fail to notice. It contains hymns
composed by writers of various denominations. By looking at the " Index of authors,"
it will appear that Congregationalists, Independents, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Moravians, Unitarians, Baptists, Methodists,
Catholics, and we know not but some other
sects, will there find themselves represented.
The worshippers of God may differ theologically and doctrinally, but agree when breathing forth their devout aspirations to their common Father and Saviour. They may refuse
to recognize each other as Christians, or be
unwilling to endorse each other's creed, but
yet all unite together in singing the same
songs o/ Zion, as they do in reading from the
same precious Bible. Many a churchman
has taken delight in singing the hymns of
Isaac Watts and Philip Doddridge, although
he would not have entered the chapels
where they preached. Many an English
Independent and American Congregationalist have sung with rapture the hymns of
Cowper, John Newton and Bishop Heber,
without suspecting that they belonged to the
established Church. Who ever thinks of
Montgomery as a Moravian, when this one
of his admirable hymns is given out to be
sung:
universal, are making valuable contributions
to the common stock of lyrical poetry, so that
from the general mass there can be made a
selection which approximates towards perfection. We are far from supposing that a
faultless book of either prose or poetry can
be produced, by the combined efforts of the
best writers of all countries, but it is possible
to make commendable improvements. This
we think has been most satisfactorily done by
the compilers ofthe Sabbath Hymn Book.
This book contains 1290 Hymns, 24 Doxologies, and 58 selections for chanting.
These are accompanied by several admirablyarranged and classified indexes. We have
given the book a thorough examination, and
can truly and conscientiously assert that a
more complete and well arranged hymn book
" Prayer is the soul's sincero desire," itc.
The hymns of John and Charles Wesley
fallen
under
never
our
It
inspection.
has
are the common property of Christians of all
embraces a range
and hymns truly Protestant
sects. Of late years, several wricommendable.
many of the ters have arisen in England, Scotland and
psalms of David arepresented in the beauti- America, whose lyrical productions are of
ful and appropriate language of Watts, Mil- the very highest excellence. We are deton and other standard lyric poets. These lighted to find specimens of their choicest
pieces in this book. Among writers of this
are followed by specimens of hymns transla- class we would mention Charlotte
Elliot, an
ted from the Greek and Latin Churches. English lady, the author of the hymn,
The Reformers furnish their quota, including
" Just as I am, without one plea," &c.
some excellent hymns of Luther. Coming
The Rev. Dr. Bonar, of Scotland, is
along down to more modern times, the com- another admirable writer, and among his
pilers have carefully brought together hymns hymns this specimen is found
" I was a wandet-ing sheep," &c.
composed by Watts, Newton Doddridge,
writers of good
Among
Addison, Pope, Montgomery, and many hymns, werecent American
names of S. F. Smith,
notice
the
other authors whose names have long been G. W. Doane, Mrs. Sigourney, and several
familiar to those who take delight in the others.
worship of the sanctuary. To these are In reading a hymn we always desire to
added many choice hymns composed by nu- know who wrote it, and seldom do we omit
the index of authors to ascertain
merous living poets on both sides of the At- looking into
that fact. Many of our hymns have a hislantic. We really cannot mention the title tory which adds immensely to their richness
of any hymn book wherein so much unex- and worth. Take, for example, Cowper's
ceptionable, choice and sacred lyric poetry is hymn, commencing,
from the world, O Lord, 1 flee,
to be found. Other compilations may have
" Far
From strife and tumult far," ,tc.
excellencies,
this
is
the
but
book
hymn
their
This is an exquisitely beautiful hymn in itpar excellence. It is a book which comes self, but how much deeper and richer every
up to the present time, while it embraces word and line will appear, when it is known
the good hymns of the "olden time"— that Cowper wrote this hymn just after being
hence we are not surprised that it should discharged from the Lunatic Asylum at St.
have met with so favorable a reception from Albans, and when he had retired to the
quiet and beautiful village of Huntingdon,
the Press on both sides of the Atlantic. It where
he enjoyed rich rural delight and sois rapidly growing in favor with the Christian cial pleasure. (See Cheever's Lectures on
community. For the purposes of religious Cowper, and Cowper's Letters.)
:
We never read or repeat another of Cow-
per's hymns, commencing,
God moves in a mysterious way,
" His
wonders to perform," &c,
without recalling to mind the melancholy
circumstances under which these lines were
written. The poet was one day experiencing
the premonitory symptoms of returning insanity. His thoughts shaped themselves in
the touching lines of this off sung hymn.
The gathering clouds settled down upon his
disordered mind, and for several years he
enjoyed but few lucid moments, never, we
believe, writing another line, until after years
of mental aberration.
God does indeed
move in a mysterious way ! Other of Cowper's poems possess a history equally remarkable. More than thirty years ago we remember to have heard an intimate friend of
the late Mrs. P. H. Brown, of Monson,
Mass., relate the circumstances under which
she wrote the oft sung hymn, or 64th of the
Sabbath Hymn Book,
I love to steal a while awuy,
" From
every 'cuiuh'ring care," &c.
was
Mrs. B.
living at the time in Connecticut, near the residence of Judge
, whose
wife one evening remarked, " Why do you,
Mrs. Brown, walk in your garden every
evening?" The next morning the wife of
the Judge received the accompanying hymn
in manuscript. Originally the first stanza
read,
1 love to steal a while uway,
From little ones and cares," &c.
The hymn was entitled an Apology for an
"
Evening Walk." We know not how it is
with others, but in our estimation a hymn is
much enhanced in its value, if we can ascertain the circumstances under which it
was written. We think a most interesting
volume might be written upon the history of
the various hymns in this and other compilations of English and American lyrical
poetry.
By looking over the numbers of the Spectator, we learn the circumstances which led
Addison to write certain hymns which have
become the common property of the Christian
world. When those hymns were written,
how little the Prince
English Essayists
imagined that he was composing hymn*
which would be sung wherever the English
language should be spoken, or God worshipped by Englishmen or their descendants.
See numbers 441 and 453 of Spectator. The
history of the " Olney Hymns," written by
Cowper and Newton, is most interesting.
Let no one be surprised that thj value of
a hymn should be enhanced by recalling its
Read what an English writer
history.
(quoted by Trench in his "Study of Words")
says respecting the history of a single word :
"There are cases in which more knowledge
of more value may be conveyed by the history of a word than by the history of a campaign." When the poet, under the influence
of a heaven-born inspiration, culls out the
choice words of our language and expresses
ideas that lift the soul to God, he confers a
blessing of untold value upon the Church
"
£J
and the world, wherever the English language shall be spoken. In the poet's moments of inspiration, " language is the amber
in which a thousand precious and subtile
thoughts have been embedded and preserved."
�31
THE FRIEND, APRIL, 18 6 3.
It is the poet's privilege so to arrange words
that they " convey the mental treasures of one
period to the generations that follow, and
laden with this, their precious freight, they
sail safely across the gulf of time in which
empires have suffered shipwreck, and the
languages of common life have sunk into
oblivion."
But we are allowing our pen to scribble
along much beyond what we designed when
we sat down to write this notice. We have
not, however, touched upon all the points
which temptingly elicit comment. We had
designed to refer to the " Hymn and Tune
Book," but we must defer any additional
remarks until a future occasion.
C. BREWER
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I. B. ATBIBTOI.
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w
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AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
and at theExhibition in London in 1862.
The evidence of the superiority of this Machine Is found In the
Tire-proof Store, Robinson's Building, record of It* sales. In 1801
qi;kkn strkkt, Honolulu.
The tlrover & Baker Company, Goston,
The Florence Con>i>any, Massachusetts,
316-ly
Will continue business at the new stand.
The Parker Compsny, Connecticut,
J. M. Singer A- Co., New York,
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ma«le and sold 19,7_ during the same period.
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PHYSICIAN AND SURCEON,
Late New York City Dlsiiensary Physician, member of the
Medico Chlrurgical College and of the Pathological Society
of New York.
Ofltc! at Dr. Judd's Drug Store, on F»rt Street. Residence In
Nuuunu Valley, opposite that of K. O. Hall, Ksq. :130-Iy
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PHYSICIAN &. SURGEON,
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Boston.
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Commission
-
Shipping Merchants,
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Practical House and Ship Plumber.
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SAILORS' HOME, BUILT AND
owned by tbe "Honolulu Sailors' Home
Society," has recently been placed under tbe management ot the undersigned. They hope, by strict
attention and fidelity, to merit the patronage of the
seafaring community. The House has teen built and
fitted up in a style to suit the wants of Officers, and
Seamen who are spending a few weeks on shore, or
wish to remain for a single night, or a single meal.
Shower Baths on the Premises.
Ship Masters and Agents, while putting their Teasels under repairs, are respectfully invited to send
their crews to the Home, where every attention will
be paid to their comfort.
Officers' table, with lodging, per week,.
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Seamens' do. do.
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CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT,
Managert.
Honolulu, March 1,1861.
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CHASE'S
Ambrotype and Photographic
BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE
MARINER.
D. N. FLITNER'S Watch and Jewelry
AT
G__3_3U__RY
Pumps, Bath Tubs, Wash Stands, Water Closets, etc,
L.
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KKKKILL,
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to
G-eorge "W. Macy,
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Establishment, in Kaahumanu street, will be Next door to the Post Office—up stairs
found the following works
over the Commercial Advertiser"
Almanacks for 1862.
Printing Office.
Merchant's, Shipmaster's and Mechanic's Assistant.
TAKEN IN EVERY STYLE.
Laws of the Sea.
Ambrotypes,
Photographs, Melaineotypes tor
esueh ss
The Art of Sailmaking.
Lockts, Ac., Landscapes, Views of Dwellings, Ac, at reas—aiso—
onable prices.
Ship's Compasses and Dividers.
ALSO ON HAND—A. good assortmentof FANCY CASKS,
—also
H. L. UHAML
FRAMES, Ire.
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Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes.
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Chronometers and
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—also
Chronometer Watches.
—ALSO—
English Charts of North and South Pacific.
—ALSO
A great variety of other articles useful to the
Mariner.
—AND—
Many ornamental articles, inoluding Breast Pins,
Rings, Cups, &c, &c.
Particular attention given to repairing and rating
Chronometers.
REMOVAL.
GEOBOE W. V01,1,1 .11,
BOOK-BINDER!
1. 0. MBBBILL
D. C. M.IUEB.
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Books,
MERRILL,
Commission merchants
AID
AUCTIONEERS,
AGENTS OF THE
Regular Dispatch Lane of Honolulu Packets.
_r All freightarriving In transitu for the Sandwich Islands,
will be received and forwarJed by the "Regular Dispatch Line',
rasa or coaaissios.
Particular attention paid to forwardingand transhipment ol
merchandise,sale of whalemen's bills, and other exchaage, la
Burance of merchandise and specie under open polloles, suppr
ng
whaleahlps, chartering ships, etc.
117 and 119 California street,
aarsa to :
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HYDRAULIC RAMS, LIFTING Farce Bishop Co.'s Bank, is now prepared to execute all orders for Messrs. C Biswas 4/ Co.,
fitted up in the best manner. All work done at the
verylowest rstes and perfect satisfaction warranted.
workshop on King Street, In same building with Geo. 0.
Siders.
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CHAB. H. I.I'KT
Honolulu.
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Honolulu.
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AGENTS FOR
J. 11. COLE,
AUCTIONBBrt,
BIIIKHIN PECE,
SAILOR'S HOME.
General Merchant and Agent for the sale of the products of the
Brewer Plantation.
S'JA-ly
ADVERTISEMENTS.
SBBBJOfBJBBBB TO A.
At his late rooms, Uueen Street.
APV_RTIg-a-__TTB.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
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Hoaajola.
Binding
Pamphlets,
Newspapers, Music,
•Old Books, Ac. _c.
Partlcalarattention paid to reblnding old and choice Books.
Mr. Y. having had many years experience In Book-binding,
in all its branches, hopes to receive a share of the business required In Honolulu.
Orders from the other Islands should be accompanied with
directions as to the style, and If the work Is to match
volumes previously bound, a sample volume should be sec*
with the Job.
particular
KAWAIHAK. HAWAII,
Will continue the General Merchandise and Shipping busiaes
BOUND VOLUMEB
at theabove port, where they are prepared to furnish the
Justly celebrated Kawalhae Potatoes, and such other re
THE FRIEND, FROM 1845 to 188S—
For sale by the Publisher—PrlsHS tl per „!■»,
,-ruite as are required by whale ships at the shnrtestnotloe,
320-ly
bound together.
and on the most reasonable terms.
OF
THE FRIEND;
A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO
Tjßb-
PEBANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE,
PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY
SAMUEL C. DAMON.
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�THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1863.
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Among those who are evidently disappointed by the decision of the Supreme
Court, is the editor of the Polynesian. His
thoughts are manifest by a brief editorial
accompanying the publication of the decision.
It wns with no little sorrow that we read his
announcement that he should now address
himself to the arduous work of so moulding
public sentiment that the next legislature
would thoroughly revise the laws upon this
subject, and of course remove the tabus.
He may succeed, but if so, we are fully confident another element will be added to the
already fearful list now working out the
extinction and doom of this people. If
we had deliberately formed the decision to
do all in our power to complete the ruin of
this people, we should go in for supporting
the Editor of the Polynesian in the undertaking to which he is now to address himself.
It is with no other feeling than that of a desire to promote the well-being of both foreigners and natives, that we would earnestly
entreat our brother editor to re-examine his
premises, and take a sober, second thought,
before he really buckles on the harness, and
puts himself into the party traces, for overturning the existing laws and Constitution
of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
We would acknowledge the reception
of the following sermons and pamphlets
Sermon before the Maine Missionary So"ciety,"
by Rev. J. O. Fiske; Sermon on
"
the death of Mrsgfi. L. Powers, late misat Austerlitz,
sionary to
N. V., January 2nd, 1863, by Rev. P.O.
Powers; " Hall's Journal of Health; " Dr.
"
Peabody on the American Board of Foreign
Missions;" "Fiftieth Report of the Norwich
and New London F. M. Society;" "Rev.
Dr. Anderson's Letter to Rev. Dr. R. S.
Caudlish."
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We have been much gratified to witness the effort of the Purveyor of the U. S.
Hospital, to provide a reading room for the
seamen under the care and protection of the
Consul. The inmates of the Hospital need
something to beguile the tedious days and
weeks of their confinement. It is astonishing how much happiness may be conferred
"by a small expense. The present Purveyor
seems disposed to do all in his power to
make comfortable the inmates of the Hospital.
At latest reports, Rev. Dr. Anderson and family were at Hilo, about starting
for the volcano. They touched at Kealakcakua on their passage to Hilo.
Seamen wishing to write letters to
their friends, will find pens, ink and paper,
gratis, by calling at the Sailor's Home.
Donations—Towards
nished for Chapel:
Hymn Books fur-
From a Trlend, J. M. S.
E-romaSalUr
from Unknown »rleml,by J.o.C
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MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I.
ARRIVALS.
March 2—Am bark Arctic, Hammond, 133 days from Boston,
with an assorted cargo of iuiIn to C. Brewer at Co.
5—Am hark Cambridge, Brooks, 12 days from fan
Franc mco, with mdi e to Aldrlch, Walker <y Co.
11—Haw. wh bark Florence, Jon. bptncer, from 1111.>.
13—Br aU.-umshlp Kobert
Oongjtluh, 1 2{ days ftn
fan Francisco, en route fur Hongkong. Sailed
•nine eveniiig.
13—Pnaasiunhark Dot*, WHIniid,20 day* from 1*uget
route fur Bhanghae, wlili corgo of Juuiflknd.cn
bW. Hailed MOM day.
13—Am tmrkl.Jfiiny Kurd. Mct'nrty.fromI'uget Sound,
via Jlilo, with cargo hsnhaf to 11. Ilackfeld ft Co,
13—Am wli ill Henry Kiie.-lainl, Sm-le, 7 months from
New Bedford. Lay off ami M aod.mtllrd on the
10th for a cruise Wealand (forth.
14—Am wh ah Catherine, Phillips, N L, 9D days from
Margarita I lay. wlili 360 hrla wh
17—11. H M. nt.'iuni'r llanaaa. fls.pl■la HMsaalla. II .I.< \ ■*
frotn Acapuleo, on a WsTTl jllgTajajai
17—Am wli »h F.ur<>i>a, Milton, 1 aval out fnt New Itedlurd, 'AW Ml M|H:rm, 1H« brla <>n l<oard.
19—Am l>k t'omet, Smith, 16 day* (mm San Kraiiciseo,
indue iuhI passenger*, to Wilcox. Richards 6f Co.
20—Am ah hk Florence, Spencer, n turned i<> port on
In
21—Am wli sh lllllmaii, KiKk, lajonlha fan N. w liedford, with -'> hrla sperm. Anchored outabfsj,
22—Am wli nil IhiriiHUihlc. IIioimoii, hn Const, with
'JOU brl* wh.
23—Am wh oh Nile, Fish, 21 day a &■■ Const, with
|JiH»
lirln wh.
23—Am wh t>k lVnrl, Bush, 142 dya from New London,
to C. A. Williams At Co.
DEPARTURES.
March 6—Am bWtne Constitution,Knbinami, for Victoria. V.l.
IK—Am wh hark Florence, Splicer, ituihc and Ochoian.
21—Am hktne Jenny Ford, M'Carty, lor Yiei<»rhi, V.L
21—Uld'g wh wli Oregon, Maiinneii, I»r Oehmak.
24—Am wh hark Richmond, BfppjngitoOt, f'>r Oehotsk.
PASSENGERS.
MEMORANDA.
Hark Fi.ukkncr.—Thi* vt-wn-l while lying off and on, on JTn
liny, March 30th, wri discovered to be on Are hi the forelfold.
By (he combined effort* of iho tug Pelf, crew of the Hrcatt,
numerous I'm- companies, and we know not how many good
citiiens, the rehttel win brought Into port, nnd the flames extinguished. We are sorry to learn that In rendering aid. Captain
Wilcox received a serious Injury in one of hla feet, which confines him to bla house. The veaael la undergoing repairs, and
in r few clays will he ready for aea. We, have not learned the
orlgin of tin- lire. Tbe fact that the vessel wan not destroyed la
entirely owing to tin- promnt and energetic efforts of tlxtse who
volunteered to extinguish tlie flames.
lWton Oct. 10 ;
<rj Hark Arctic, Hammond, report*—
experienced very rough weather on leaving the coast During
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the
37
16
S.K.,
N.,
lat.
a heavy gal. from
lone. 68° 36 W.,
damaged the rudder, making it necessary to hang It with chains
of
the
Crossed
the
passage.
equator, Atlantic,
the remainder
Nov. 23—34 days out; had light B.K. trad.* to lat. 30° 00 S. \
severe
from thence to 60° 8., encountered
wealtier, having a
continuation of heavy gales from _.W. for 16 days. Saw and
DBjMSd OajM Horn Jan. 4th, where we had hard gale* from
W S.W. to W.N.W.. With a very heavy aea—77 day*. Was _„
days from lat. 60° 9 , Atlantic, to 60° »., Pacific ; from thence
to Ul. _•• H.. ha>l light, variable winds. Took the B.K. trades
light in lat 24° H., and ajsjosjod the equator in long. l_6e N.
VV\, Feb. lft—lltt days, took the N.K. trade* in lat. c 00 00
fight" d Maui on the _Sth. anil riinii'into jxirt on Monday, _d of
March —i:u ilaya iMsstlffsj. Sighted twveral ves_el« off Cain?
Hum, Im'uihl Kant.
IT Ship Hrttry Kntrlnnit, l*e|M»rt* herself seven niontlis
from New liedford, clean. Touched at Faster Inland, and also
ul the ..litnpietcn. At Ihe former, learned that a Peruvian |_S>
at*, had boa*] there in search of laborer* lor the t'liitieluu*, nnd
had obtained a few. Timcla-d at the MafqattSSaf, Feb. 6. and
reports there hark Mars, ofNew liedford, 76Uhrbt. >|M'rm bark
Mary Ann, of Fair Haven, 1200 brls. sperm. Also, whip ChainpkNL Worth, aailed Kelt. 4. having taken nothing since leaving
Sandwich Islands. Tin- Henry Kurrlantt failed again on
Monday, lor a cruise to the Neat ward ami Arctic.
fy Hark Cathrrint reports—B|i_ke, Kelt. 21, hurk Ilnrnstahle, 2HO brls; ship Hchidcer. 300. lit aid from, about Feb. 14,
brig Coiii't. whales; -hip Adeline, aboOt 300 brls, Feb. 10,
brig Victoria, 10 rfc-ftS) Feb. ]&, ahtp W m ('. Nn ol pan
Frariei-no, from Hilciihs liny, touched at Marfnrila Kay, with
;*.IHI
brls. ItcjK.its ships Tints, iJickason and John llowlund,
4; wlnths each.
J r Miip t-'urft/m, 7 months nut, reports 3&0 l»r)« sjrcrtn I Ince
leaving New IMUH-| IMtjtrsl on hosid. Touched at Mtcha,
ooaal ot Obll*. Spoke Ds«.Sft. H- Lat. _2 Long. (>_ o, _lip|*r
lUp Minstrel. HO ilsys from lbrnton, bo.md In _mi Fiaiiei-co.
Same day, clipper slii|> OsWBOM* H6 days troin boston, will)
mime, destination.
Deo. SB. Lat. 63°. Isong. A4 ° , spoke ship
Kii'mi-, Wiwkl, of Nr* liedford. 2 month-, out. 10 t-perm. Jan.
H>. >. I.r.i. 44=40. Long M 40. spoke whakshfp Tamerlane,
dray, of New ltedford, 6 months ont, lOinsMw. Feb. 4. on
Callan (intuiul, ship Trident, Finher, of N. 11,37 months nut,
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For San Khani'lki'd— |kt Florence, Feb. '.'O—II \V CsßjSfflfaaJl,
M Mtniifvr, Tims McAllister.
From Has IhUloißOO—Mr Camlirliltfl', Maruli 6—Mrs llurnanl anil :i children, tl W Wilcox, J A llariur.
From Has r_SCMOQ—par ('mint, Mureti ll*—Capt J M )2&osjperill.
/Vsr/, lh»h rejtorts—l«en. New Lnrntnn Novrmher
Qrswa, t'n|it Miitmi Ki-ii. II It Laddlnftoo, Uugh Jaoksiw, rwtat 2, J.f ltark
sjsjsjl,
IBM experi'-nee.l very rough Wtath. Ron Hiving the(."ronseil
Wolff, Win llollironk, J F OwnrssS, Alifu—B.
and when
day » nuti nrri'-d away tholOfOtOpS ast.
the i-ipiatttr in the Atlaiiiic, l»tc. s, :>7 dsys oat. Hail light
trade* 10 32 S., and ortliimry weather to the Mtgos, which we
Information Wanted I
pasHtil Jan. '27, 87 dnytt nut. Had ui"«ier«t. guh-tt off the
Respecting OtJaaasss Myth, who. on the 'M.l of Janunry, with the exopiioii ol one m-vere gah- friMii W.H.W., which
1547, at Tahiti, sliijipeil ssj lm;inl tin- O-in-h wlmlcNhlp laitted threr dayi*. fVu _l days from CrU S., Atlantis psWW, lt»
8., l'aclllr. Fro* UmMa Intßß., hail Ikfbt, variable winds,
" Fi I'illiiaiiil" sad sal bbbo_ _sd ul llouululu, the IBta of 60
S.; 01-bSSsI the equator
IliHeinlKT, of bbbbj yenr. Bts family hats mil B_M Inurd and lag, T«Mik the SR, lraden in 20
from him. Ills rullii-r, I). <>. Hlytb, rslUai in I'oleh, *l<r, in litMtf. l_o-, w.. UafsJi t, 12£» ten <>«t Hfbloil Matttl
IoM
|>Oli N the 23*1, |4S days passage.
Kasex, hturUuil. Any Information will be gladly received by llaroh _3t ami HW
I*l. 12-rt , »|Hike l.S.S.lia*. o_pt Willianm, lioiind to St.
the editor, or K. C. Wyllie, X*([.
La-id, spoke Kng. bark spirit of the I>ay,
lle.poitinij Robrrl l.rßoy Mi-llinnys. lie balls from Haiti Helena. Offritaten
from i'ort Htaidey to \'idpiraiKt».
mure, anil was on hoard IBS "Silver rilsr" whi*n wlie was wrecked
u|Kin a guano Ulstiil in 18ttu.
lie returned to Honolulu, but
MARIED.
since that iiute no toOlllsßßoa has been received froni huu. Any
Information will be luiuiUully received by Ul mother Mrs.
1)AHNAK|>—llAKNAKJi —Oil the fltll ull., Iiy It.'V. H {'. I>amon,
Kli/.iili.th June Mellliiny!*, of New Orleans, or by the Editor.
Itrsp,-! tiiiK. Arnold R. Austin, of Providence, U. 1., who at the house of C. K. Bishop, Kan" John K. Barnard, of Honoleft the ship Itodiiiiui, about ISM, at Honolulu. IVrluips Capt. lulu, to Kninm llitrijiinl, relict of the lute ThornsBond Barnard,
Spencer may recall this man, if so, assst* eomiuuulcatu with of Adelaide, South Australia.
Mrs. O. It. Austin of Providence or editor of the Frieml.
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DIED.
Relief to the Suffering in England.—
The ship Geo. Griswold sailed recently from
New York, heavily laden with provisions,
the gift of Americans to the poor of Lancashire. By a singular coincidence, all her
officers are from Newburyport. The hold of
the vessel, says an Eastern paper, is absolutely filled with a precious freight of provisions, including, in round numbers, thirteen
thousand barrels of flour, together with a
large supply of beef, bacon, corn, rice and
bread. This has been, with the exception of
eleven hundred barrels sent by the Corn Exchange, purchased by tbe Committee of the
Chamber of Commerce, or sent in small
quantities by individual contributors. The
whole sum subscribed to the International
Relief Fund is 9108,000.. The following is
a complete list of the Griswold's cargo :
12,812 bbls. flour, 125 bbls. bread,
575 boxes bread, 50 bbls. beef,
50 bbls. pork, 402 boxes bacon.
157 bags corn,
8 tcs. and 2 bags rice.
Kino—In Honolulu. April 1, Capt. Thomas King, a native of
Kugland. lit* came to theinlands In 1837, having been one if
the crew of the Kriglidi whaleshfp "flledstiines." wn-cked U|*m
Ocean Inland, in Nt.nli Ut. 28
° 22, and Went Long. 178 ®,30.
Tim vessel was wrecked July 9, 1837. The crew built a
schooner from the wreck, Id which they came safely to Honolulu.
i'kniiali.ow—In I'ortMnnuth, N. II., ot dropiy of the cheat,
ec.D —, Mm. Mary I'mhallow, relict of the late Capt. D. |».
Henhalltiw, of thli city.
Au—In Honolulu, Feb. 2H, All. a Laacar, and native ofTefticherry, ooaat of Malabar, lllndnoatan. aged 66 yeara.
Mi l),.n.n.L—At Makawao. K. Maul, Feb. 27, Bllsa, wife of
D. A. McDougall, M.D. After a long anil painful illncas, which
sin- bore with christian fortitude and resignation, she was at
last suddenly called away, to a homo where sorrow and suffer
lng never come, and the waary ace at rest.—Com.
Vaan—At aea, on hoard ship Henry Km eland, Feb. 2», Lai.
15 ° W., l,ong. 141°, of <Mugeat ion of the luugs,Manuel \ erg,
a native of Klorea, Western Inlands.
Jou**—Drowned in the surf, at Magdalen*, fel». 2. Jamea
Jones, of New York, a seaman on board whale ship Henry
Kneeland.
Bimkdiit In Honolulu, March 26, of consumption, Mlia
Mary M. Benedict, only daughter of Capt. W. A. Keswdlct, a«ed
•JO yeara.
Coopaa—In Honolulu,March 16, Mr. Thorns* Cooper, an
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Kngllshinan.
Lora—In Honolula, March 16, Robert, infant son or Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Lore, aged 7 uiouths.
Valbz—At aea, December 6, 1802,on board whalaahlp Reindeer, of bilious fever, John l*. Valea, aoaman.
KauwLaa—James Sheridan Knowles, dramatist, died at Torquay. England. Nov. », at theage of 78. " The Wife," •* The
llunchbaok," " Love," and "Woman's Wit," were among tha
best or hi* plays. Of lute years he had given up the drama, and
been a preacher of the Baptist denomination.
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For Mint fh, 1803.
Dr. AnJcrsoirs Visit
Admiral Mm Bille's Kepnrt
Bishop Cnlenso
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Dr. (lutliri.-, the Scottish Tvi-tuttller...Bishop <>f Mauritius
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MARCH 2, IHO3.
Dr. Anderson's Visit.
Onr Million of Dollnra K\ p.mlr.l upon lh<Siiiiilitmli l-luntl* by Anicricnn Chrimiuua.
In round numbers, the American Mission
on these islands has cost the American
Board one million dollars. Including the
appropriations by American Bible Society,
American Tract Society, and American
Seamen's Friend Society, the gross amount
would much exceed this sum. Hence, we
think it quite time those societies should
have sent hither one or more of their public
officers. It affords us much delight to learn
that the venerable Dr. Anderson, Senior
Secretary of the American Board of Foreign
Missions, is now en route for our islands.
His long experience eminently qualifies him
to take an impartial view of the state of
things in this quarter of the globe. He has
been connected with the Society's management for more than forty years, and since
1832, has conducted the Society's foreign
correspondence. In early life he contemplated going upon a mission, we believe to
Turkey or India. About the year 1822, being employed by that shrewd man, Jeremiah
Evarts, Esq., he evinced such tact and
ability that he was retained in the Society's
rooms, and there he has spent his life. The
Memorial Volume," or The first fifty
years" of the Society's history, was prepared
by his pen. This volume and the annual
reports of the Society, show that as a keen-
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HONOLULU, MARCH 2, 1863.
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sighted, thoughtful and large-hearted man,
he has but few equals among the managers
of benevolent societies in America, or any
other country. He has, in former years,
visited Greece, Turkey, Syria and India.
On his return from the Mediterranean,
many years ago, he published —1830—an interesting volume, entitled, " Observations
upon the Peloponnesus and Greek Islands."
His late visit to India was one of great importance, and attracted much attention in
America and England. We are confident
every missionary and his family on the
Sandwich Islands will give him a most cordial
welcome, judging from the universal expression of delight at the announcement of his
intended visit. We hope to see him before
the next number of our paper is issued. He
intends visiting all the islands, and returning to Honolulu in season to mingle in
the scenes of the general meeting of the
American Mission, opening about the Ist of
June.
OCT" Since the above was in type, Dr.
Anderson, wife and daughter have arrived,
passengers per Archer. Mrs. Hepburn, wife
of Dr. Hepburn, of the Presbyterian Mission,
and Miss Conover of the Episcopal Mission,
touched at Honolulu, on their way to Japan.
Why and for What?
It is highly gratifying to witness the generous contributions flowing into America
from Americans abroad, to aid in relieving
the distress of the soldiers, and equally
gratifying to witness similar efforts among
British subjects in India, Australia, Canada
and the Sandwich Islands, to feed the poor
operatives of Lancashire. So much distress
should be relieved. But whence arose so
much distress ? From the civil war, of
course, in America. But what was the origin ofthat war? We answer, slavery, negro
chattel slavery; disguise the facts as we
may, the whole of this troublesome evil
comes through the abominable system of negro slavery. The Southerners make no
effort to conceal this fact. Their generals
statesmen, ministers and people openly and
boldly declare, that they are fighting to
maintain and perpetuate the " peculiar insti-
tution !" Says the Georgia Intelligencer,
We are fighting for Southern independence
and for the government of the Southern
States, recognizing African Slavery as an
institution ordained by God, as beneficial to
mankind, and as a necessity in our political
relation as States."
Now the whole world is laid under contribution, directly and indirectly, to meet the
distress occasioned by this civil war. Commerce suffers, trade languishes, benevolence
mourns, fathers and mothers weep over their
first-born sons slain in battle—and all for
what ? To perpetuate negro slavery. Much
as we pray and long for peace, we hope
there will be no peace until the root of this
evil is torn up and effectually destroyed.
Should any compromise be brought about
and slavery remain vigorous, defiant and
rampant as in former years, then there will
be another rebellion andanother war. If the
evil can alone be destroyed by war—terrible
and horrible as war may be—then we say,
fight it out now. Better now, than bequeath
slavery as an accursed legacy to be warred
over at some future time.
"
Give Them Occupation.—We hear a
good deal said, and much has been written,
about improving the social and domestic condition'of Hawaiians. What is most wanting among them is useful occupation. Give
them work. If something could be done to
give the females more emplayment, it would
be a great blessing. We are glad to learn
that there is a tend.ency among them to
work in the rice-fields. Some too are
learning the shoe- maker's trade. Fox the
benefit of the islanders, and encouragement
to labor, we hor # that the next Legislature
will enact a pre ,hibitory duty on flour, oats,
rice, potatoes, I jay, leather, shoes, and every
other commoc 1,jty which can possibly be produced upon the islands. If Brother Jonathan is goir ,g to pay off his immense war
debt, in mrf, by duties upon Hawaiian
grown ric B< sugar, &c., then let Hawaiians
make A' ne 'r ican products pay a heavy duty
when I? >ri( je d and consumed upon our shores.
.
»
�THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1863.
18
Extract
FROM
RBile'sStn eport
"
On the Voyage of the Danish Corvette Galathea,"
Round the World, in the Years 1845-'46-'47.
TRANSLATED FKOM THE DANISH BY F. BANNING, ESQ.
(Continued from our January number.]
It should be considered one of the King's great merits, that without
education himself, he so well understood the advantages of it, that he
expended annually a considerable amount, in order to allow the growingup princely race to partake of such an education as would prepare them
to fill their places worthily. With his own eyes, or those of others, he
has seen that it is the only bulwark against the encroachments of the
immigrated white population, and that he possesses therein the only
true means of civilizing and elevating his subjects to a worthy place
among the educated and independent nations of the earth. It is to be
regretted that the school is under the special direction of the missionaries, but that should not be considered when examining critically this
enterprise, for reason of its great usefulness. It will certainly do the
men no harm that they are brought up as teetotalists. However
iroung
ittle I approve of absolute physical measures for the destruction of
moral evils, still I am convinced that teetotalism, if anywhere in the
world, is certainly in its right place here ; but of this by and by.
I had not as yet had an opportunity to pay my respects to the Queen ;
this was, however, afforded me at an evening party, given in our honor
by Dr. Judd, at which the royal family, with their retinue of chiefs and
their wives, the ministers and the missionaries, were present. But few
of the foreign Consuls or European missionaries attended, for reason of
the quarrels existing between the government and foreigners, that had
degenerated into personal enmity against the Ministers and especially
against Dr. Judd. The party was interesting to us. Shortly after my
arrival, the royal family appeared, coming from the neighboring palace
in formal procession. I have mentioned the colossal size of the majority ofthe chiefs ; I now saw that their ladies were not in the least inferior. Queen Kalama was a very stout person, with a soft, kind-hearted
expression. She was dressed in fire-colored Chinese silk, lined with
laces and fringes; between her fingers, covered with fine, white kid
gloves, she moved incessantly her costly fan. Kalama was represented
as a most excellent, pious and benevolent lady, passing the greater part
of her time in preparing feather ornaments or sewing dresses for the
poor; she is said to be very expert with her needle. It was much regretted that she is not of higher descent, as I was assured that the chief
aristocracy is as proud and as full of prejudices here as elsewhere, and
they did not treat her civilly. Though tall herself, she was considerably surpassed by the good looking and gigantic sisters of John Young.
Among the chiefs present, I remarked James Young, and Billy Pitt,
a son of Karaimoku, whose Catholic baptism on board the Uranie, has
been so comically described by Arago. This Billy Pitt was one of the
best educated of the older chiefs, and the only one who expressed himself fluently in English. He had formerly been very fond of his sprees;
now, however, he was entirely under the control of the teetotalists, and
after the close of the soiree, in a native hut with the officers, he
slid quietly away, while the others were rejoicing with merry songs
over their glass of grog. Shortly before, he had broken his vow of abstinence, and had consequently been condemned to pay a considerable
fine, which he could only do by giving his schooner in mortgage to the
missionaries. Such circumstances as this, though perhaps insignificant,
should not be overlooked, as they throw a practical light on the state of affairs at these Islands.
The entertainment of the evening consisted chiefly in the playing of
my band on the verandah, which, together with the pleasant coolness of
the night, brought the company out into the open air, where the evening
passed agreeably with smoking and conversation. My officers did not,
of course, neglect to offer the young princesses a dance. Big Moses,
however, replied at once, that dancing was losing one's time, and Miss
Bernice added, very artlessly, that she would not be able to follow her
teacher properly next day in her studies, if she had been dancing the
night before.
1 have remarked before, that civilization with these people was only
laid on externally. It was proved by numerous little occurrences that
happened every day, as an incontestable fact. I pass it over, however,
as 1 fear to give the impression that I wish to mock at the good people,
which is not the least my intention. I only intend to describe that
which I have seen, which has left with me the impression that civilization thus far, has only affected the outside shell; time will prove
whether it will be possible for it, in the following generations, to penetrate into the kernel, or if they will succumb to the heavy burthen and
yield their place to another race, Americans or Europeans.
That danger of a complete extinction of the aborigines really exists,
I shall, in my opinion, fully prove hereafter. The Hawaiian nation
wages a war of life and death with powerful enemies, both without and
within. Should it prove victorious, it will be owing solf.ly and ai.onf.
to its true allies, the North American missionaries, who have been settled here since 1820, and by whom the Islands have become all they
are, viz., a small but independent state, with a certain stability and
laws, and a well-ordered and regulated government. The history of
the Sandwich Islands is so inseparably blended with that of the missionaries, that I consider it the best course to describe at once the acts
of the latter. The spread of Christianity over the Sandwich Islands, is
owing to the so-called " American Board of Commissioners for Foreign
Missions," the largest of all American mission societies. This Society
consisted originally of Congregationalists; soon, however, they were
joined by Presbyterians, Dutch and German Reformists. It was founded in the year 1810. The Sandwich Islands did not at the commencement, engage the attention of the Society. Since the year ISO9, it
happened that several young Hawaiians visited the United States on
whaling vessels. One of them, a son of a priest, named Opukohoia, was
one day sitting on the steps of Vale College, crying. Dr. Dwight,
President of the College, observing him, was attracted, and resolved to
plant the Christian standard on his far off island home. So the fate of
the Sandwich Islands was decided by this little incident. The islands
themselves had passed through considerable innovations. By the influence, more especially of the foreigners, the tabu system had been deeply
shaken towards the close of the reign of Kamehameha 1., and Liholiho
had hardly mounted the throne, when, by instigation of Kaahumanu,
and what is still more remarkable, at the request of the heathen high
priest Hewahewa himself, he overturned the last pillar that supported it.
Shortly before, in August, 1819, the Prime Minister, Kalaimoku, and
his brother Boki, had received, on board of the French corvette I'Uranie,
Roman Catholic baptism. A few months after, the first American missionaries arrived at Hawaii. According to an old law, no foreigner
whatever was permitted to settle on the islands, without the sanction of
the King and council. A few evil disposed persons made them believe
that England would be much displeased if the American missionaries
were received. It required fourteen days hard pleading before the
council of chiefs, before permission was granted to the "ai oe oe" (long
necks) to land and settle, and then only for one year. A great difficulty arose at first from the imperfection of the language ; nevertheless, two
years had hardly passed, before the King might be seen learning to
spell, and his Co-Regent, Kaahumanu, forsaking her cards and awa, in
order to acquire the miraculous art of confiding her thoughts to paper.
Schools everywhere sprang up, and gray men, as well as children, came
together at the sound of the shell. Once more did foreigners, the
majority of whom consisted of vagabonds, runaway seamen, and convicts from Botany Bay, try to hinder the work of Christianity, and protect their sensual vices from it. The tabu imposed, according to which
no females were allowed to go on board ships, was a welcome occasion
to cause the dispute to break out afresh. The commanders of several
whaleships, by threats and violence, more particularly against the missionaries, who very rightly were considered the authors of this prohibition, had tried in vain to compel the government to repeal it. The
scandalous fact occurred, that a United States man-of-war, the schooner
Dolphin, Lieut. J. Percival commanding, anchored at Honolulu at the
commencement of the year 1826, and by the rudest physical power,
forced the abolition of the tabu, and remained ten weeks in the harbor,
in order to protect this immorality on behalf of other vessels as well as
his own.
No opposition was made, though more worthy United States and
English commanders soon put a stop to this shameful disorder. The
hostile disposition against the missionaries continued and was much increased by the rigid, puritanical measures, by which the most harmless
amusements of the natives were abolished, especially such as had a
tendency to bring to memory the heathen past, although but indirectly.
Discontent spread more and more, and at last, in the year 1833,reached
so great a height, that it really appeared, for a short time, that Christianity must be overturned and succumb to the old idols. The Co-Be-
�THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1863.
gent, the energetic Kaahumanu, had died, and her successor, Kinau.did
follow her rule. The King, Kamehameha 111., only seventeen
years of age, resided at Honolulu, and had there fallen into the worst
company, and was misled, especially by the notorious British Consul,
Charlton, into playing, drinking and practice of the wildest orgies.
By instigation of his friends he framed a manifesto, by which he united in himself all royal authority, in order to suppress all resistance.
Licentious habits and dissoluteness soon spread from his example among
the people, and Kinau was obliged to shut herself up in the fort at
Honolulu, with a few who remained faithful to Christianity. Schools
were disbanded, teachers dismissed, congregations broken up, churches
pulled down, brandy shops opened, lasciviousness and even incest fostered, and idols brought out again and worshipped. So far had they
gone, and were on the point of completing the work by dismissing
Kinau and appointing Liliha in her stead, who was devoted to" the
heathen belief, when suddenly the young King turned round and confirmed Kinau in her office by a solemn proclamation.
Morality and the former order of things were soon restored. A few
years after, one of those revivals manifested itself, which are so much
talked of among American Christians, first among the missionaries and
afterwards among the natives. Those overpowering mind and spirit
religious exstacies, which involuntarily bring to mind the first festival
of Pentecost, in which deceit or self-deception play not a small part,
often produce, nevertheless, most remarkable effects, which was the case
here. The number of church members in 1826 was 1,259 ; in the year
1840 they had increased to 21,739, and remained about the same to
1845, when about one-fourth of the population or 22,652 are reported.
The fact alone, that 70,000 Hawaiians are said to have learned to read,
is proof of wide spread instruction and consequently of religion among
the people. In addition to the above, there is a considerable number of
native Catholics. The Independent or Congregational churches include
many within their pale (for instance the King himself) whom they do
not acknowledge as members and to whom the communion is refused,
for reason of their not having proved themselves true and faithful
Christians ; and finally it must not be forgotten, that from 2 to 3,000
members have been excommunicated by the application of rigid church
not
discipline.
A married missionary has a salary of 6 or 700 dollarsannually, and an
addition for increased family, also free lodging, free instruction for his
children; his income may amount as high as 1,500 or 8,000 dollars, with
which is also to be added a consideration of receiving all his domestic
necessaries at a low price from a mission store, imported free of duty.
We have already shown that the propagation of religion and instruction
requires large sums at these islands. The American mission, whose
expenses reached the highest point, 63,000 dollars, in 1837, average
36,000 dollars yearly, having expended altogether to the present time,
about 700,000 dollars. All these numbers, though they convey a
grand idea of the sacrifice offered in the service of Christianity, does
not represent the manner in which the doctrine lives and moves on
these islands, in a lifeless, dry condition. In order to place this picture
more fully before our readers, we must lead him about, into the schools
and churches. It happened one Sunday, that we had no service on
board; we did not neglect the opportunity to assist at the devotion of the
natives, in the large stone church. It is situated at the east side of Honolulu, rather out of the town proper; it has a small blunt steeple on one
end, otherwise withoutany architectural beauty, resembling on its outside
a store or warehouse ; within, without arch, not a picture nor altar nor
any such thing to relieve the large empty place, or afford theeye an agreeable resting point. We must remember, however, that we are among
Independents, to whom nothing lies farther than art and taste. In the
place of an altar stood a pulpit; on its right side the pew of the King,
covered with red satin curtains; a little farther off, that of the chiefs.
The service began with a Hawaiian hymn, well executed by a native
choir. Mr. Armstrong then delivered a sermon on the observance of
the sabbath. The congregation appeared to listen attentively and quietly to their teacher, and it caused in us, who for the first time were
assisting at a religious ceremony among converted heathen, a curious
feeling, when 1 saw men who had invoked Ku, Lono, Kane, Kanaloa,
and all the 40,000 idols, adoring the only true God ; when we saw
those who, fearing their idols, had dragged their brothers to be slaughtered in a heiau, now bending their knees before the God of love and
conciliation and devoutly sending to him their prayers. The sermon of
the pastor and the cold orthodoxy pervading it, might have slightly
troubled the pleasant picture, in which the present appeared to us in
comparison with the past, but Mr. Armstrong preached in the native
language, and it was not until some time after that we learned that he
pronounced relentless sentence against every act which appeared to him
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a transgression of the Sabbath-law.
Sickness and misfortune, he
threatened, would visit the town as a penalty of heaven, because on tho
Sunday previous, five Europeans—probably officers of the corvette—
had galloped through the streets of Honolulu, because a vessel had been
towed into the harbor on a Sunday, etc. It has always been an enigma
to me why the Presbyterians upheld so rigidly the holiness of time and
in no manner that of place. The pastor not only steps into the pulpit,
as with us a professor into his chair, in a frock coat and a walking-stick
in his hand, but the church itself, erected for benevolent purposes, was
used two daysafterwards as a concert room. Underneath the church is
a high cellar, arranged for several school-rooms, the floor and the seats
both consisting of earth, covered with hay and straw. A large board
and the chair of the native teacher composed all the furniture. The
first three schools visited by me were for boys and girls in common, one
ofthem for half-wild children picked up on the beach or about the
wharves. Not one of the children was naked, on the contrary, they
were all carefully dressed. Nearly all the schools are under the direction of native teachers, educated at the mission seminary at Lahainaluna. The plan of the mission, however, extends much farther. It
hopes here as well as elsewhere to make itself no longer wanted. It is
anticipating the time when the people, advanced in civilization and
Christianity, will appoint their own pastors and rear within their own
pale preachers of the Word; and then proposes to visit new countries,
and disseminate there also, by its rich means, the seed of Christianity.
All that thus far had been arrived at, consisted in a few natives having
been permitted to teach and preach, but not allowed the right to administer the sacrament. Even this license had been granted but seldom,
but happened to be conferred on two young natives, during our stay at
Honolulu, our worthy chaplain assisting at the ceremony.
If my opinion is desired as to the extent of the influence the American
mission has exercised on the Hawaiian nation, 1 should answer about as
follows. In spite of the numerous and bitter enemies with whom the
missionaries have struggled here from the beginning, it must be admitted
that the Sandwich Islanders, from a state in which human sacrifices were
a daily occurrence, where parents murdered their children and the children misused or drove away, or, if less cruel, killed, their decrepit
parents, where woman lived separate and dishonored, where slavery and
and despotism oppressed the people, where the right of property was
doubtful and personal safety partially protected, where incest was lawlul,
where indolence, drunkenness and sensuality vied with each other, and
falsehood and deceit kept captive the innate good nature of the people,
they have been raised from this humiliating, almost brutal state, to a
sober, peaceful, honest and partly educated people, with a kind government and mild domestic manners; comfortable dwellings with European furniture, have gradually taken the place of miserable, empty
grass huts, bread and meat that of poi and raw fish, cotton and silk
clothing that of the thin, fragile tapa ; besides taro, sugar, coffee and
many kinds of fruits and vegetables are cultivated ; instead of indolence and awa drinking, industry is now cheering up many a hut.
Christian marriages and a pious life are more and more taking the
place of dissoluteness and lasciviousness.
It is yet, alas, not to be denied that morality among the people is still
at a very low standard. The fear of the penalty of the law, and not
moral principle, keeps sensuality in bounds. Even Sunday, which by
the bigotry peculiar to the missionaries, imposes upon every boat, every
horse, in fact upon everything, the fetters of the most Holy, has not,
nevertheless, succeeded to enchain the loose manners of Hawaiian women, and they give themselves up, without shame on the part of their
own husbands, brothers, fathers and mothers, without attempt to restrain
them. We heard the most reliable pronounce it as their conviction,
that, perhaps, on all the islands, there was not a single innocent girl
eleven years old. Also the criminal statistical reports of 1839 and
1846, respectively, comprise 345 out of 522, and 291 out of 427 cases,
exclusively dissoluteness ard lasciviousness, and yet it is to be presumed
that this vice comparatively seldom becomes the object of lawful penalty.
It would, however, be most absurd to accuse the missionaries that they
should not have eradicated this hereditary sin, after a labor of only
25 years, for centuries rooted among the people, and too well fostered
by the foreigners. It is not this neglect, but rather the positive encroachments upon the manners and temporal welfare of the natives, that the
missionaries have been so strongly charged with. They are reproached
for having misused religion as a means to seize upon worldly power and
dominion ; their efforts as teetotalists have been ridiculed; their religious
sternness, the practice of excommunication, the devout keeping of the
Sabbath, and the relentless condemnation of singing, dancing and other
harmless amusements, have been sharply criticised. We have already
shown that these censures are not altogether unfounded, even that the
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-iprfSharies have incontestably committed
fnistakes. Circumstances will, however, furnish much to exculpate them, and even those
who disapprove of their rigor and may sometimes mock at their total abstinence, must,
on (be other side, admit that the question
is whether a young and lately savage and
licentious nation, will not fare the best when
bridled by the rigor of the law. In so far
as the private life of the missionaries is assailed, and they are denounced as striving
more for the goods of this world than is be-
coming for the servants of the kingdom of
God, I must declare that it is an assertion
which, if brought against them as a class, is
entirely founded on slander, and a want of
knowledge of facts. I have already given a
detailed statement of their circumstances,
and by that it will be seen that, taking into
consideration the mode of living here, they
do not enjoy a larger income as compensation for tbeir labor, than is required for domestic life, and all that has been said about
the luxury of the missionaries and their grow-
*rich,
rests on
ridiculous and unfounded
rtlOnS.
(TotvConUmi.-rt.
Bishop Colenso.
In our last issue, we noticed the excitein the theological world occasioned by
the publication of Bishop Colenso's book
denying the Divine inspiration of the Pentateuch and the Book of Joshua. The first
notice of the work we find in the weekly
newspapers, both English and American;
ment
we shall next expect to see reviews in the
Quarterlies, to be followed by a small library
of refutations in good sized 12m05., and
then there the controversy will end. We
cannot refrain from expressing our grief that
a minister of the gospel and Bishop of the
church of England, should think it necessary to publish opinions, the tendency of
which will be evil, and only evil. We are
not sure but the editor of the Irish Times
has refuted the Bishop in a manner quite us
effectual as some of the learned divines will
be likely to do. The Irish editor, true to
his national instinct for putting things in a
ludicrous light, remarks that " Bishop Colenao went to Africa to convert a Hottentot,
and 10, the Hottentot converted the Bishop!"
A correspondent from Hana, on Maui,
thus writes us:
" What a mess Bishop Colenso is making
of himself] He is doing immense mischief.
I went through those very difficulties some
years ago, about the extraordinary numbers
of the Israelites, which do seem unaccountable and impossible, just as Colenso says;
but notice, it is all a difficulty of figures—
which are the things most likely to suffer corruption in a book of such antiquity as
the Pentateuch. As to the morality of the
Mosaic law, to which he objects, it is
extraordinary that a man who recommends
toleration of polygamy in Zulu converts,
should object to some adaptations of the law
to meet inveterate social customs of Israelites!
All these developements of Infidelity in
the English church, go to confirm Auberlen's
views of the growth of the Infidel Antichrist in the closing days of Satan's reign."
THE FRIEND,
MARCH 2, 1863.
Two Collegians.
An old catalogue of Amherst College,
Massachusetts, lies before us, printed in
18*13, or just thirty years ago. On one page
we find the name of
Henry Ward Bkecher, of Cincinnati, Ohio,
and on another page the name of
Benjamin Morcian Palmer, of I'ocoUligo.S. C.
Thirty years have rolled away and where
arc these two men now to bo found ? The
former, a representative man of the free,
out-spoken, liberty-loving, Puritanic and
republican North, and the latter a representative man of Dixie, with its four millions of
chattel slaves. Both are men of no ordinary
ability. After leaving college, Bcccher
went West, and drew inspiration from the
boundless prairies, endless rivers and giant
States. The latter returned to his native
South, to identify himself with all of her peculiar institutions. The former is now Pastor of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, and Editor of the Independent, wielding more influence lor weal or woe, than any other minister of the gospel in America. " There is,
perhaps," says a reviewer in the December
number of the Atlantic, " no man in America more widely known, more deeply loved
and more heartily hated than the Reverend
Henry Ward Beecher." While Beecher
has achieved a world-wide fame, his fellowcollegian, Palmer, is almost equally well
known. He is Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in New Orleans, and Professor
of Theology in the Seminary of Columbia,
S. C. Both are eloquent pulpit divines.
Probably they are without their equals as
extemporaneous speakers on the platform.
Both are men of immense power, the one
North and the other South. They are living realities. They represent two opposite
systems of labor and liberty. Beecher is an
independent in church government, and
Palmer old school Presbyterian. Both are
professedly Calvinistic in theology, yet we
fancy their systems of theology would not
exactly dove-tail together! There is no
mistaking their opinions in regard to the inmates of Uncle Tom's Cabin." Beecher
"
has said, does say and will say, " Let the
oppressed go free," while Palmer declared,
in his famous sermon preached in New
Orleans just before the war commenced,
The providential trust of the South is to
"perpetuate
the institution of slavery, as now
existing, with freest scope for its natural developement. * * * It is a duty we owe
to ourselves, to our slaves, to the world, to
Almighty God, to preserve and transmit our
existing system of domestic servitude, with
.
the right, unchallenged by man, to go and
itself wherever Providence and naturo
may carry it."
How distinctly we can recall those two
remarkable men, as they appeared thirty
years ago, when we were fellow-collegians.
They were marked men then. Palmer
could scan and translate the nicely polished
Greek Ode better than Beecher, but in offhand, extemporaneous debate the former was
no match for the latter. Beecher knew
more about Phrenology than any other man
in college, unless it was Fowler, (a classmate,) who now manipulates cniniuins in
Broadway, New York, for si shilling apiece.
Woe betide the poor Freshman's shins
which came in contact with Beecher's;
square-toed boots, on the play-ground, when
battles at foot-ball were played !
Beecher, we think, must be Palmer's senior by two or three years. Both are about
fifty. They are in the prime of life, and
maturity of their mental powers. Both are
Palmer's
sons of distinguished divines.
father was the late Rev. Dr. Palmer of
Charleston, South Carolina, and his sister,
Mrs. Dana, is author of the " Southern
Harp," and several literary productions.
Everybody knows who are Beecher's father,
brothers and sisters. Beecher was born in
Old Litchfield, Connecticut, and Palmer beneath a Palmetto tree. Again we remark,
these are two representative men, but which
is to represent tlio system that shall come
out of this struggle triumphant ? Is free
labor or slave labor to be hereafter in the
ascendant ? The Struggle is now most fierce
and bloody. As yet, the end is not to be
seen by mortal ken. Additional legions are
gathering for the approaching summer campaign. Neither party yet whispers peace
unless upon its own terms. Most gladly
should we hail the announcement of peace,
but WO arc convinced that there never, no
never, can be permanent peace in America
so long as the shive power is a controlling
element in the policy of the national councils. We heartily wish Beecher and Palmer
could devise some plan of reconciliation, but
we fear they cannot any sooner than Lincoln and Jeff Davis, Burnside and Stonewall Jackson, hence the war must rage, for
the present the country must suffer, English
operatives must starve and the whole world
mourn over the " irrepressible conflict," ;ind
nil, we say, because of that abominable system of negro slavery !
root
Find For Relief of of Lancashire
Opera-
the Polynesian and Ailrcrlisir, we
learn that the effort to raise funds for this object
has been cordially responded to, by not only
British subjects, but persons belonging to other
nationalities, up to the present time, the fund
tives. —From
has amounted tv over $3,000.
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THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1863.
Bj§gr" In this issue of our sheet we continue the publication of Admiral Bille's Report of his visit to the Sandwich Islands.
We notice several slight errors into which
he has fallen, in regard to persons and historical incidents, as, for example, he states a
missionary's salary at from $1500 to $2000.
Such was never the fact. One half of that
amount would be too high, upon an average.
We have thought that perhaps he might
have reckoned in " rix dollar" currency, as
we know is done in some of the nations of
Northern Europe, when perhaps he might
not have been so far from the truth. We
might readily point out other errors, but
upon the whole we have thought it best to
allow the report to appear without " note or
comment." Some of our readers may question the propriety of this plan. Our object
in publishing a translation of this report is,
that our readers may know what has been
written and published respecting the islands
among the Danes and Germans, for the original work appeared in Danish and has been
translated into the German, and partially
into other continental languages.
The visit of the Galathea marked an important era in Hawaiian history. It was
during that visit that a very liberal and
praiseworthy treaty was negotiated between
the kingdom of Denmark and the kingdom
of Hawaii. This treaty has been the foundation of subsequent treaties, and if all subsequent treaties had been equally liberal and
advantageous to the Hawaiian Islands, it
would have saved " reams of foolscap," and
"gallons of ink." Admiral Billc clearly
snw the social and political state of things at
the islands, and instead of taking advantage
of this state of things to hamper and perplex
the foreign relations of this little kingdom,
he pursued the very opposite course. He
showed that he was an honorable negotiator,
and not a narrow-minded and carping visitor, disposed to grumble and find fault because the Hawaiian Islands were inhabited
by very much the same kind of people as
dwell elsewhere, not much worse, if not
better.
Subsequent to his visit, a correspondence
was continued between Mr. C. B. DeCunitz,
the Danish Minister of Foreign Relations,
and Mr. K. C. Wyllie, H. H. M. M.of F. R.
The King of Denmark sent out valuable
presents to Kainelmmelia 111., and among
them was ;i gold medal, Struck on the
occasion of the Advent of the King to the
throne, bearing in bas-relief the united portraits of their Majesties the King and
"
Queen."
Mr. Wyllie also received from the King
of Denmark, " A ring encircled with diamonds." This we have seen. It is singularly beautiful and COM!?.
We should
hardly presume upon our unquestionable
right to guess at its value, but think it
would be worth from $2,000 to $3,000,
speaking after the jewelers style of prices !
At any rate, it has been much admired by
the ladies, and there is a tradition, that in
1848, being leap year, the " Laird of Hazel
Bank" had numerous matrimonial proposals
addressed to him, by ladies lovingly hinting
how much they covetted the " Diamond
King" for a brooch, all of which were diplomatically declined ! The reasons why these
proposals were declined, may appear when
the Papers and Journals" of the Laird
shall be overhauled by some antiquarian of
a coming age, who, like Champollon, shall
succeed in deciphering the hieroglyphics
which he employs in recording his private
"
memoranda !
What Let
to Dr.
Guthrie's Becoming a
Teetotaller.
One evening recently a great temperance
meeting was held in May Street Church,
Belfast, Ireland.
Dr. Guthrie, who was the first speaker,
was received with rapturous applause. In
the course of his address the reverend Doctor said, " 1 was first led to form a high opinion of the cause of temperance by the bearing
of an Irishman. It is now, let me see, some
twenty years since I first opened my mouth
in the town of Belfast. Having left Belfast
and gone round to Omagh, I left that town
on a bitter, biting, blasting, raining day, cold
as death, lashing rain, and I had to travel, I
remember, across a cold country to Cookstown. Well, by the time we got over half
the road, we reached a sort of inn. By this
time we were soaking with water outside,
and as these were the days oftoddy drinking,
we thought the best way was to soak ourselves with whiskey inside. Accordingly
we rushed into the inn and ordered warm
water, and we got our tumblers of toddy.
Out of kindness to the cab-driver, we called
him in. He was not very well-clothed—indeed, he rather belonged, in that respect, to
the order ofmy ragged school in Edinburgh.
(Laughter.) He was «oaking with wet, and
we gave him a good rummer of toddy. He
would not taste it. 'Why,' we asked,
' will you not taste it? What objection
have you V ' Why,' said he,' please your
reverence, 1 am a teetotaller, and I won't
taste a drop of it.' (Applause.) Now that
was the declaration of the humble, uncultivated, uneducated Roman Catholic cabman.
It went to my heart and went to my conscience ; and I said, if that man can deny
himself this indulgence, not for his own
sake, but for the sake of others, why should
not I, a Christian minister ? 1 felt that, I
remembered that, and I have ever remembered that, and I have ever remembered it
to the honor of Ireland. I have often told
the story, and thought of the example set by
that poor Irishman, for our people to follow.
I carried home the remembrance of it with
That circumstance,
me to Edinburgh.
along with the scenes in which I was called
to labor daily for years, made me a teeto-
taller." (Applause.)
tlemen, that you
I wish, ladies and gen-
should understand the
ground on which I stand. Thore are two
parties engaged in the total abstinence cause.
We work to the same end, though we do
do not exactly embrace the same principles.
I wish everything to be above-board. I do
not agree with my friends of the total abstinence cause, who think that in the use of
these stimulants there is anything absolutely sinful. No; it is on the principle of
Christian expediency lam a teetotaller. I
don't sec why we should quarrel. We
may go on different rails, but the terminus
is the same. This is the ground I stand on.
I was driven to the ground by the feeling
that, if I were to cultivate what Dr. Chalmers
called the out-fields, if I were to Mess humanity, if I were to win sinners to the
Saviour's feet, if I were to build up souls
from the wrecks of the Cowgate and the
Grassmarket of Edinburgh, I must become
a total abstainer. (Applause.) 1 felt it necessary that these poor people shouldabstain,
otherwise they could never be reformed—
that drink was the stone between the living
and the dead, and that stone must be rolled
away. It was the demon that met me at
every path."
Dr. Guthrie having stated that according
to his experience, the vice of drunkenness
prevailed less in the upper than in the lower
and middle classes of society, entered into a
lengthened and eloquent explanation of the
great service rendered to Scotland by the
opposition of Forbes Mackenzie's Act, and
concluded his address as follows :—" I am
one of the few total abstinence ministers in
Edinburgh. lam a total abstainer on principle, and, I am bound to say it, that I do as
much work on water as any man on wine,
and far more than many of the brethren do
on wine. I have tried wine, and I have
tried water. 1 am far healthier n»:. wuter
than I was on wine. lam richer on water
than I was on wine. (Loud applause.) My
adage is, and I want that to be the adage of
every man—' Water, water everywhere,
and not a drop of drink.' (Laughter.)
Since I became a total abstainer my head is
clearer, my health has been stronger, my
heart has been lighter, and my purse has
been heavier; and if these are not four good
reasons for becoming a total abstainer, I
have not another word to say on behalf of
total abstinence " (Loud cheers.) Montreal
Witness.
—
" Sic Transit Gloria Mundi."—The fol-
lowing is a curious chronological fact;—The
Plantagenets ended in 1489, and were succeeded by the Tudors, who er.ded their century in 1589. Then came the Stuarts, am
they ended in 1689, and, falling back unde
the protection of the Bourbons, seem to have
inoculated them with the number 89, for
they lived but the century and ended in 1789.
—Ayr Advertiser.
We would acknowledge the reception of
the Vlth Annual Meeting of the
General Association of California, held in San
Francisco, Oct. 2, 18C2."
" Minutes of
Donation.—From capt Randolph $2, for
support of the Bethel.
�THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1863.
22
Mauritius in Madagasman lately visited the
CAR>
capital of Madagascar, and after participating in serffces conducted by Rev. Mr. Ellis
of the London Missionary Society, wrote
that gentleman the following letter :
The
Bishop of
Antananarivo, 18th Aug., 1862.
Mr DKar Mr. Ellis : I do not like to leave
Antananarivo withoutsending you the expression
of my hearty thanks for all the kind attention
you nave shown me during my stay here, and of
my cordial sympathy with the work which you
are doing in the name of the Lord. What I
hareseen of many members of your congregation
has nade me very thankful for the succeas given to
the teaching and preaching of the Word of Life,
and 1 have seldom, if ever, witnessed a more interesting spectacle than the largo congregation
to whom Joa introduced me yesterday after you
bad ministered to them yoirrself. I pray that
mneh blessing may rest on you and all your fellow-laborers, and on all our brethren in Christ
here; and I trust the way will be open for us to
work in other parts of the island. I feel it to be
a matter of earnest thankfulness that the King is
so favorably disposed toward you, and that you
havo a Protestant service at which his Majesty
regularly attends. May God bless you.
Believe me always, yours very truly,
Vincent W. Mauritius.
The Bishop also wrote to the Secretary
of the London Missionary Society, stating
that, as all their missionaries were needed in
the vicinity of the capital of the interior, he
proposed to occupy places on the coast. The
Record states that this plan is likely to be
carried out by the Church Missionary Society. One happy result of Missionary efforts
among the heathen, has been the union of
Christians of various churches, and the pro-
motion of a feeling of Christian brotherhood.
Ayr Advertiser.
—
Physical Benefit of the Sabbath.—The
Sabbath is God's special present to the workingman, and one of his chief objects is to
prolong his life and preserve efficient his
working tone. In the vital system, it acts
like a compensation bond, it replenishes the
spirit, the elasticity, and vigor which the
last six days have drained away, and supplies the force which is to fill the six days
succeeding; and, in the economy of existence, it answers the same purpose as, in the
economy of income, isanswered by a savings'
bank. The frugal man, who puts away a
pound to-day and another pound next month,
and who, in a quiet way, is putting by his
stated pound from time to time, when he
grows old and frail gets not only the same
pound back again, but a good many pounds
beside. And the conscientious man, who
husbands one day of his existence every
week—who, instead of allowing the Sabbath
to be trampled and torn in the hurry and
scramble of life, treasures it devoutly up, the
Lord of the 'Sabbath keeps it for him, and,
in the length of days, the hale old age gives
it back with usury. The savings' bank of
human existence is the weekly Sabbath.—
tforth British Review.
Da. Abernethy.-The late Dr. Abernethy
would never permit his patients to talk much.
He could not succeed in silencing a loquabut by the following expedient:
>ut out your tongue, Madam." The
complied. " Now, keep it there until I
done talking."
Ilady,
A Yankee Sailor in China. —The American General, Ward, who from a common
sailor, had risen by his meritorious services
to the rank of a high Mandarin and General
in China, has been killed in a recent battle
near Ringpoo. His brief and brilliant career
is thus summarily ended, and the Chinese
Emperor is deprived of the only man of real
vigor upon whom he depended for -conquering the rebels against his throne. At the
latest accounts, the rebels had gathered a
great force and were determined to retake
Ringpoo, which had been wrested from them
by Gen. Ward, who, it will be recollected,
first brought himself into notice by contracting to retake several towns from the insurgents, for a stipulated sum. Ward was a
native of Salem, and only 31 years old. He
was a son of Frederick G. Ward, and his
own name was Frederick Townsend Ward ;
he graduated from the Salem High School
in 1847, and has had an adventurous career
since—one experience being that of a Lieutenant in the French army in the Crimean
war.—American paper.
A Yankee Still
in
Command
of the
Imperial Army of China.—Mr. E. Forrester, a young man from Northern New York,
who a few years since went to China as a
sailor, and entering the Chinese service, rose
to a high military rank and became a Chinese mandarin, the next but one in rank to
Gen. Ward, is now his successor, thus keeping an American at the head of the Chinese
army.
Previous to the death of Gen. Ward, Forrester, with 600 Chinese, was taken by the
rebels who surrounded the city of Chingpoo,
which Forrester bravely defended for 21 days.
He was kept in captivity 31 days, being
marched 600 miles with a chain about his
neck, perfectly naked. He was finally ransomed by British Admiral Hope for $10,000
worth of muskets and powder, and is the
only man the rebels were ever known to spare.
Reform in Russia.—A letter received in
Paris from St. Petersburg, dated the 13th
Nov., gives detail respecting the reforms introduced by the Czar into the administration
of justice. Trial by jury is to be established
as it exists in France. The administration
of justice is to be completely independent of
the Government. Magistrates have been appointed for the examination ofcrminal matters.
All judicial proceedings are to be public.
The judges hold their appointment for life,
and they cannot be removed from one bench
to another without their own consent. The
Senate is authorized to form itself into a
Court of Cassation, and it is to be divided
into several sections, of which each is to
have its particular attributes.
" The longer 1
live the more certain I am that the great
difference between men, the great and insignificant, is energy—invincible determination—an honest purpose once fixed, and
then victory."
The following purports to be an epitaph in an Italian graveyard: " Here lies
Estella, who transported a large fortune to
heaven, in acts of charity, and has gone
thither to enjoy it."
Energy.—Goethe says :
Fearful Sufferings of a Missionary's
Wife.—The Missionary Magazine gives
some particulars of the illness and death, at
Sydney, N. S. W., of Mrs. Pitman, who,
with her husband, (Rev. Charles Pitman),
had labored for thirty long years in the South
Sea Mission. And referring to his wife,
Mr. Pitman says:—" To enter into details
of her disease would be needless; suffice it
to say, such was its severity and protracted
nature that for five full years she knew not
the luxury cf stretching herself upon a bed,
but was compelled the whole of the above
period to sit upon a low seat about ten
inches in height, covered with soft pillows, and slept, when pain would allow her,
by leaning her head sideways on bolsters,
piled up at the foot of the bed. Such was
her position day and night, year after year—
myself a constant witness." Mr. and Mrs.
Pitman were the first European missionaries
that took up their residence at Raratonga,
where they landed as far back as 1827.
The Cost of Our Navy.—The expendiof the Navy Department for the year
ending the 30th of June last were a little
over forty-two and a half million dollars.
This is only about sixty per cent, of the ordinary annual expenditure of Great Britain
for her navy. Napoleon spent last year,
though at peace with everybody, a third
more on his navy than we did on ours.
But it is asserted that while our navy cost
us forty-two and a half millions last year, the
proceeds of the seizures made by it amount
to about forty million dollars. If this is true,
it would seem that by the joint efforts of the
rebels and the English blockade-runners, our
navy has been very nearly self-sustaining
during the past year.—N. Y. Eve. Post.
tures
The Descendants of Josephine.—It is
interesting to note how good fortune has ever
attended the descendants of Josephine. That
fortune seems to justify the superstition,
which regarded Josephine as the star of Napoleon's destiny. No royalty is now to be
found among the relatives of Napoleon, except in the descendants ofhis discarded wife.
The grandson of Josephine is Emperor of
France. Another ofher descendants was married to the Queen of Portugal; of her granddaughters, one was Queen of Sweden, another
still lives as Empress Dowager of Brazil. Her
great-grandson may be King of Greece.
Neither mind nor body can endure
incessant toil. Relaxation is therefore a
Christian duty. No man has a right to destroy himself by labor, any more than by
poison. The bow that is always bent loses
its elasticity ! the mind that is never relaxed,
either will wear out body, or become insane.
Hatpiness.—An eminent modern writer
beautifully says:—" The foundation of domestic happiness is faith in the virtue of woman ; the foundation of political happiness,
a confidence in the integrity of man ; the
foundation of all happiness, temporal and
eternal, reliance on the goodness of God."
Sensibility and Principle.—It has been
wisely remarked that there is no greater error
than to suppose that weak and bad men are
strangers to good feeling, or deficient in senability. Only the good feeling dees not last.
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THE FRIEND, MARCH, 18 63.
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AUCTIOIw-8811,
General Merchant and Agent for the sale of the product! of the
824-ly
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C. BREWER 3d,
SAILOR'S HOME.
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At his late rooms, Queen Street.
H. W. SEVERANCE,
ATJCTIORTEEIT.
AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
BAM'L. N. CASTLS.
316-ly
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Office corner of Fort and Hotel Streets.
332-ly
11. STANGENWALD, M. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Late New York City Dispensary Physician, member of the
Medico Chirurgical College and of the Pathological Society
of New York.
Office at Dr. Judd'sDrug Store, on Fort Street. Residence in
Nuuanu Valley, opposite that of E. 0. Hall, Esq. 330-ly
,
Boston.
gan FranciiCo
Hongkong.
Manila.
.
CHASE'S
Ambrotype and Photographic
GALLERY
Next door to the Post Office—up stairs—
over the Commercial Advertiser"
"Printing Office.
TAKEN IN EVERY STYLE.
esuch as Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melaineotypes for
Lock's, 4c, Landscapes, Views of Dwellings, &c, at reasonableprices.
ALSO ON HAND—A. good assortment of FANCY CASES,
17-tf]
H. L. CHASE.
FRAMES, Itc.
PICTURES
EEMOVAL.
GEORGE W. YOLLITIVI,
BOOK-BINDER!
HAVING
TAKEN THE STAND ON KAahuinanu Street, over the shop formerly occupied by J
Lockwood, opposite Bishop 4r Co.'s bank, is now prepared to
execute all orders for binding
t*.
Illualrnled \nrapnprri,
Mu«lc«
Old Boohs, A.C.
Tumps, Bath Tubs, Wash Stands, Water Closets, etc,
Workshop on King Street, in same building with Geo. C.
330-ly
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HYDRAULIC RAMS, LIFTING Force
2__
Blders.
Commission & Shipping Merchants,
New York.
Practical House and Ship Plumber.
fitted up in the beat manner. All work done at the
J3fiilowest
rates and perfect satisfaction warranted.
Boston.
John. M. noon, Esq
J AMKS 111JNNKWICLL, Esq., ~\
Charles Ukkwkk, Ksij., \
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11. A. Prikck, K> i
Mrssks Mcßckr fc Merrill, >
Cuas. Wolcott Brooks, hsq., J
Missas. Wm. Postau & Co
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Tery
CHAS. 11. LUST
ll* I.
KAWAIIIAE. HAWAII,
Will continue the General Merchandise and Shipping businea
at theabove port, where they are prepared to furnish the
justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other re'
emits as are required by whale ships at theshortest notice,
320-ly
and on the most reasonable terms.
*Maav
C. BREWER & CO.,
Honolulu, Onhu.
—REFER TO—
.
Is
"
as
BY
George W. Macy,
_*
C. 11. WETMORE, M. D.
PHYSICIAN fc SURGEON,
HILO, HAWAII, S. I.
N. B.—Medicine Chests carefully replenished at the
G-tf
HILO DRUG STORE.
Honolulu.
Hl—
BUCCIt&JORS TO
Physician and Surgeon, Makce's Block,corner Queen and Kaa
320-ly
humanu streets.
H. A. T. CARTRR,
l|j u lI—H
ALLEN & BERRILL,
E. HOFFMANN, >r. l>..
Honolulu.
<
336-ly
DENTIST.
SHKHXIS rRC«,
AMO.S. S. CISIKK
Dr. Jaynes Medicines,
Wheeler tr Wilson's Sewing Machines,
Tin- New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, cash
aswts t 2,350,000,
Kaynolds, Devoe Aj Pratt—lmporters and Manu racturers of
Paints, Oil and Varnish, and Crystal Coal Oil,
C. Van Home & o.'g Carriages and Carriage Materials.
Fire-proof Store, Robinson's Bnilding,
QUKEN STREET, HONOLULU.
Will continue business at the new stand.
1. B. ATUERTON.
CASTLE & COOKE,
Importer* and Wholesale and Retail dealers in General Merchandise, in theFireproof Store inKing street, opposite tha
Seamen's Chapel.
AGENTS FOR
Particular attention paid to rebindine; old and choicebooks.
Mr. Y. having had many years experience In book-binding In
allits branches, hopes to receive ashareof thebusinessrequired
in Honolulu.
Orders from the other Islands, should be accompanied with
particular directions, as to the style, and. If the work is tomatch
volumes previously bound, a sample volume should be sent
*
CASTLE
COOKE,
AGENTS FOR
Wheeler & Wilson's
SAILORS' HOME, BUILT AND
owned by the "Honolulu Sailors' Home
Society," has recently been placed under the management of the undersigned. They hope, by strict
attention and fidelity, to merit the patronage of the
seafaring community. The House has teen built and
fitted up in a style to suit the wants of Officers and
Seamen who are spending a few weeks on shore, or
wish to remain for a single night, or a single meal.
Shower Baths on the Premises.
Ship Masters and Agents, while putting their Teasels under repairs, are respectfully invited to send
their crews to the Home, where every attention will
be paid to their comfort
$6
Officers' table, with lodging, per week,.
do.
do.
6
Seamens' do. do.
THE
CAPTAIN AND MBS. OAT,
Honolulu, March 1,1861.
Managers.
J.0. viaaiLL
D. C. MRCRR.
IfIcRUER & IfIERRILL,
SEWING MACHINES!
Commission Merchants
l< MINK II as ALL THE LATEST
impi ovements, and, in.addition
IMIIS
former premiums, waa
awarded the highest prize above all European and American
AUCTIONEERS,
AMD
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to
Sewing Machines at the World's Exhibition in PARIS in 1861,
and at the Exhibition in London in 1862.
The evidence of the superiority ofthis Machine Is found in the
record ofits sales. In 1861—
The Oroverb Baker Company, Boston,
The Florence Company, Massachusetts,
The Parker Company, Connecticut,
J. M. Singer I, Co., New York,
u
Kinkle h Lyon,
Cuas. W. Howlund, Delaware,
M. Greenwood a Co., Cincinnati, 0.,
N. B. C. Perkins, Norwalk, 0.,
Wilson 11. Smith, Connecticut,
•old 18,560, whilst the Wheeler A Wilson Company, of Bridgeport, made and sold 10,726 during the same period.
11 tf
Hr Pleaae Call aad Examine.
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AGENTS OF THE
Regular Dispatch Lane of Honolulu Packets.
O" All freight arriving in transitu for the Sandwich Islands,
will be received and forwarJed by the "Regular Dispatch Line',
nil or commission.
Particularattention paid to forwarding and transhipment ol
merchandise, sale of whalemen's bills, and other exchange, Insurance of merchandise and specie under open policies, suppr
ng whalethlps,chartering ships, etc.
117and 119 California, street,
ssrsa TO I
I
Captain B
Slow,
Honolulu,
Messrs. C Baiwia4/ Co.,
>
».
838-ly
BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE
MARINER.
D. N. FLITNER'B Watch and Jewelry
Establishment, in Kaahumanu street, will be
foand the following works :
BIBLE, BOOK and TRACT DEPOSITORR,
SAILOR'S HOME, HONOLULU
the English.
"QIBLES, BOOKS AND TRACTS, inWelsh,
SwedjLJ French, Portuguese, German,
ish and Spanish languages. These books are offered
for sale, at cost prices, by the Hawaiian Bible and
Tract Societies, but furnished
—ALSO—
Also, Office of The Fritnd, bound volumes for
sale. Subscriptions received.
N. B.—Seamen belonging to vessels lying "off
and on," will be supplied with books and papers, by
calling at the Depository, from 12 to 8 o'clock.lV.M.
8. C. DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain.
AT
Almanacks for 1862.
Merchant's, Shipmaster's and Mechanic's Assistant.
Laws of the Sea.
The Art of Sailmaking.
Ship's Compasses and Dividers.
—
—ALSO
Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes.
—ALSO—
Chronometers and Chronometer Watches.
—
—
of other articles
—ALSO
English Charts of North and South Pacific
A great variety
—ALSO
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—AND—
Mariner.
Many ornamental articles, including Breut Pins,
Rings, Cups, Ac, &c.
Chronometers.
given to repairing and rating
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PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY
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THE FRIEND, >l \ X
Editor's Table.
I'i imirin's
Papers.—Among our
•lianges we havo long been receiving the Child
Home, and tho Child's Paptr. There is a
beauty, finish and artistic neatness about these
little monthlies which renders them very attractive to children. The pleasure of distributing
monthly one of these little visitors to each member of our Sabbath school, is very refreshing.
How their faces brighten as the month conies
around. Mrs. Brown, of Brooklyn, sister of a
neighbor, is a constant contributor to the Child
at Home. In a late number we notioed soui e
beautiful lines occasioned by a visit to the grave
of"Little Jamie, of Honolulu," who died during
the visit of bis mother to her New England
Monthly
Several other monthly papers for children have
recently been laid upon our table. The Prrsfiy/i rm a Stibbalh School Visitor, published in
delphia, is a beautiful sheet. The Yonlh's Pi-nW
Gazette is another sheet, published by the
•rican S. S. Union. The Youth's Sunday
nil Banner is another equally attractive
it. Too much cannot be written in praise of
these little messengers.
Tho Rev. E. M. Long, of Norristown, Perm.,
the Prospectus of what ho stylos,
Monthly Sabbath School Lotter," and
Magazine of Good News for 1863."
be most happy to place these publicun our list of exchanges, and if they
prove equal to the prospectus (as we doubt not
they will) we shall be glad to notice them in our
columns. We should also be glad to add to our
list of ezohanges The Little Pilgrim, edited by
Grace Greenwood.
Catalogues.—We would acknowledge a Vale
College Catalogue for 186S, from an old friend,
Rev. C. S. Lyman. Also, a catalogue of the
College of California, from Mr. J. A. Daly.
"The Day at Hand."—This is the title of
an address delivered before the Synod of New
York, in theScotch Church of New York, by
Rev. J. Edson Rockwell, D. D., Minister "of the
Central Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, N. Y.
This is an earnest and eloquent appeal to tho
members of the Synod to be faithlnl in their
Master's work, for the night is far spent," and
the Day is at hand." Coming events surely
are casting their deep and portentous shadows
before tbem. We are upon tho eve of most stirring times. The year 1866 will not pass away
without mighty commotions. There is a deep,
underground murmur among the nations of the
earth. In America, there is an upheaving of the
surface. So also in China. The earth's political and moral crusts will soon break away in
other spots.
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Whence Originally came Good Rice.—
The best variety of rice cultivated on the
Sandwich Islands was originally imported
by Mr. Holstein, of the Royal Hawaiian
Agricultural Gardens. Ithas been generally
supposed that the seed of the Carolina rice
was imported from the East Indies. It is so
stated in various scientific and commercial
worlr*. The following item, clipped from an
i 11
.
1863.
American paper, would indicate another
.source than the East Indies :
" A member of the Ohio Legislature in a
recent speech said ■ When the great Jefferson was our Ambassador at Paris he made
a tedious journey over the Alps to examine
into the rice culture of Sardinia, to learn to
what was attributable the superiority of the
Italian over the American rice, and finding
it to consist in the quality of the seed, and
learning also that the government, for that
very reason, prohibited the exportation of
rough rice, he filled every pocket of fcfl
coat, breeches and waistcoat with the pkU
cious grain, which he brought home for taPs,
benefit of the South Carolina rice planters.
And now our rice is better than any in the
world.' "
N. B.—lt is yet a question whether Carolina can raise better rice tlian the Sandwich
Islands.
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I.
:
The Soldier's Relief Fund. —We are glad to
learn that Americans on the Sandwich Islands,
responded so generously and promptly to the
call from America, for funds to assist the sick
and disabled soldiers. The amount raised up to
this time upon the islands, is $4,1G2.
The following letter of acknowledgement (in
part) from tlie President of the Sanitary Committee in New York, has been published, but wo
take pleasure in giving additional publicity
:
U. S. Sanitary Commission. )
New York, Dec. 27, 1862.
>
To Altx. J. Cariwright. Chas. R. Bishop, B F.
Snow, Edwin O. Hall and Sherman Peck,
Committee:
Gentlemen :—Your draft for twelve hundred dollars, in favor of the Sanitary Commission, has just
been received and has passed into the hands of the
Treasurer, who will enclose his formal receipt. I
trust I need not assure you that it will be appropriated to the benefit of our sick and wounded soldiers, with all the conscientiousness of which our
Commission, with its now large experience, are able
to apply.
The loyalty of the more distant parts of the United
States, and especially thePacific Coast, to our beloved
country in this hour of her distress, has been a most
cheering feature in our clouded affairs. But nothing
has touched the heart of the people more than the
evidences of affection and devotion exhibited by our
expatriated countrymen in all parts of the world !
They have proved true as the needle to the pole, to
our Union and Constitution. Your own example
gives ns only a new proof, that true Americans
"change their climate, but not their minds ;" and
that the isles of the sea" cannot isolate them from
their country and its sacred cause, when they hear
that the glorious inheritance our Fathers left us is in
peril from their own degenerate sods. The munificence of your contributions surprises us, when we
remember how few you must be ; but we know that
great hearts make liberal bands. That God may
bless you in your voluntary exile, and save you the
pains of seeing, from your island home, your still
dear and honored country rent iv pieces, is our
earnest prayer.
We do not intend to suffer suoh a calamity to
o our, if courage, self-sacrifice, money and blood
can prevent it. Nor amid many disasters and delays
do we see any reason yet to despair of the Republic" Let us tbank God and take courage.
Gratefully, your friend and servant,
Henry W. Bellows, President.
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"
By the cliipper ship Archer, Capt. Creasy,
arrived
on Friday last from California, we
which
have received dates from the East to February 11.
With the exception of an attempt by theCharlestonians to destroy or drive away the fleet blockading their harbor, the news is rather meagre.
ARRIVALS.
Jan. '29—Haw scb Marilda, English, 18 days from r'auning's
1 eland, with about 8000 rails, cocoanut oil.
Feb. 9—Am sch Florence, Avery, 18 days from Ban Francisco.
11—Am bark Young Hector, Com. l'aty, 11 days from ban
Francisco.
Feb. 17—Haw. bark E. W. Wood, Geercken, 124 days from
Bremen, and 105 days from Dover.
20—Olden'gship Oregon, Mammen, 144 days fm Bremen.
21—Am barkt. Constitution, Robinson, 21 days mi l*uget
Bound, with 66,238 ft dressed and 157,941 ft rough
lumber, 20 M shingles, 20 M laths, 10,620 feet of
i
pickets, to H. Hackfeld k Co.
27—Am clipper ship Archer, Creasy, l«t days from San
Francisco, en route for Kanagatra and Shangli;ie,
anchored outside. Sailed again swine day.
,
DEPARTURES.
Feb,
7—Haw wh hark Florence, Jos. Spencer, for Hilo.
11—Haw sch Marllda, English, for Fanning* Inland.
13—Columbianbrig Lopud, Broii7.un. for San Francuo,
in ballast.
17—Am bark Yankee, Tnylor, for San Francisco.
26—Am sch Florence, Avery, for San Francisco.
PASSENGERS.
For San Francisco— per Yankee, Feb. I"—J C Spalding,
wife and 2 children, Miss Irwin, Miss Surah Clark, Capt
Randolph, wife and 2 children, Honorshlea C 0 Hopkins,
John li, and W Kapnakea, A M Goddard, D H Vida, Mr
toll and servant, X Murphy, W Snyder, Q TT Filbrook, J R
Mitchell—2l.
From San Francisco—per Young Hector, Feb. 11—Miss M
P Norton, Ur .1 James, A J Iladley, Robt Morgan, Jos Barber,
8 W Kirl.y, W Lewis, Wm Snyder, Chas Jarvis, J U Chisholm,
Henry Porter.
From ItatpiKN—per R. W. Wood, Feb. 17—Mrs Geercken,
W I'flugur, C Wundenberg.
From Port fpWsMI psf Constitution, Feb. 21—W Wait*.
From San Fhancisco—per Archer, Feb 27—Rev Dr Anderson and wife, Mis.s Anderson, Mis& Gillson.
MARRIED.
Lack—MKYKKit—ln Honolulu, January 31, by Rev. S. C.
Damon, Mr. Thomas Lack to Miss Sophia Meyers.
DIED.
Ladd—ln this city, February 8, William Ladd, formerly of
Concord, N. 11., but for many years a resident here, aged 56
years.
Owen—ln Honolulu,Feb. 26th, Mr. William Oven, a native
of theUnited Slates. lie has resided fur sereral years at the
Society Islands, and was engaged in the shfp-carpentcrlng
business at Tahiti. Hehas a sister residing in San Francisco.
His funeral was attended from the Bethel, on the afternoon of
Feb. 27th.
Johnson—ln Honolulu, Feb. 24. Freeborn Johnson, sged &•
years, a native of Plymouth, England, but for many years a
resitlent of this place. He leaves a wifeand child.
BtddLbt—ln Honolulu,Feb. 24, of typhoid fever, Sarah H. A.
Stud ley, daughter of Mrs. 8. Savidge, aged 8 years.
Ccrtis— At Walluku, East Maui, Feb. 14, William Curtis,
a native of New York, U. S-, but for many /ears a resident of
these Islands.
Osbohne—At the Maine Hotel, In Honolulu, Feb. 12, Mr
James Osborne, belonging to Cambridge, England.
Dimokd—ls, Brooklyn, N. V., Mr. Isaac M. Dimond, aged
59 years. The deceased was a brother of our fellow townsman,
Mr. Henry Dimond. In the tndependtnt of Januaay Ist, we
find a most honorable mention of his Christian virtues, and
honorable character as a merchant and citizen. Our sheet
being Justready to go to press, alone prevents ns from inserting
the notice in full.
Information Wanted!
Respecting Grorgt Heron wholeft the Thames" steamer
at Honolulu, and is supposed to be at work ii|Kin theislands.
Respecting Oetavius Blytk, who, on the 28d of January,
1847, at Tahiti, shipped onboard the French whaleship
"Ferdinand" and was discharged at Honolulu, the 13th of
December, of same year. Ills family have not since heard
from him. His father, D. O. Blyth, resides In Colchester,
Kssex, England. Any information will be gladly received by
theeditor, or R. C. Wyllie, Esq.
"
Respecting Roiierl Leßoy McOinnys. He hallsfrom Italti
more, and was on boardthe "Silver Star" whenshe was wrecked
upon a guano Island In 1800. He returned to Honolulu, but
since that date no intelligence has been received from him. Any
information will be tnankfully received by his mother Mrs.
Elisabeth JaneMcQinnys, of New Orleans, or by the Editor.
Respecting, Arnold R. Austin, of Providence, R. 1., who
left the ship Rodman, about 1862, at Honolulu. Perhaps Capt.
Spencer may recall this man, if so, please communicate with
Mrs. C. B. Austin of Providence or editor of the Friend.
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