1 10 12 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/3d3d171873c2a5597ff7fc02b84bd05c.pdf a8458d0b6b687fe38f97c2b763227be3 PDF Text Text THF E RIEND. Sen Scries, (M, 12, Ba.U For 1 CONTEXTS Jitiitiiiry, 1803. A New Year Tlie H lli>iM-ri;in Cruise of thta Danish ship Oalatheu The Year »>f Jubileehut Come News fr<>ru the Puuth Seas ■ Stick to your Ship" Ordination of Mr. \V. F. Snow Important Arctic Discoveries ■Capt. Newald alias Dixie JWvertHetncntHand Marine Journal Pack. 1 1 2, 3 4 4 6 6 6 .6 7, 8 THE FRIEND. JANUARY 1, 1863. A NEW YEAR. We most heartily wish our donors, subscribers and readers, a Happy New Year. Through the liberality of our donors and the prompt payment of our subscribers, we are enabled to pay our printer, and commence a new volume of the Friend, hopeful and buoyant. Although the number of our readers may have essentially diminished with the decline of the whale-fishery in the North Pacific, yet there are still many hundreds of seamen afloat in this ocean whose visits to our shores encourage us to send forth a monthly sheetfor their perusal. The number of ourreaders ashore is certainly not diminished. From many of them resident upon these islands, and on other islands of the Pacific, we are frequently receiving the gratifying assurances that the Friend is a welcome visitor. A correspondent at Tahiti thus writes us: «The Friend improves in interest as it advances in age, and ithat is saying much, when we remember its vigorous and fascinating youth." This number commences the XXth volume. In regard to the future, we have no extravagant promises to make, but hope to ■keep along the even tenor of our way j our readers will always find us most strenuously advocating " Whatsover things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever •things are of good report." most {©ft-Smts, 0ri.20. HONOLULU, JANUARY I, IS«3. The Hesperian.—This Monthly has out-lived many of the California periodicals, nnd appears to have become established as one of the institutions of the country. We have long been honored with an exchange. Vol. IX, No. 1, has been received, and with new editors. The former editor, Mrs. Day, has gone East, to make arrangements for enlarging and perfecting the magazine, having invited Mrs. Schenck nnd the Key. J. D. Strong to conduct the periodical during her absence. We are most happy to welcome both to the editorial fraternity. Mrs. Strong has engaged to furnish a children's story each month. Mr. James Daly, of Oakland College, is also a contributor. All these writers have an island reputation. We have frequently noticed contributions from Mr. and Mrs. Strong in the periodicals of California. Some of Mr. Strong's translation from the Germanlanguage, have evinced talent of a high order, and been frequently copied. Success to our old friend. We recollect to have once heard a sermon from Mr. Strong, before the Hawaiian Missionary Society, which, viewed as a literary performance, was certainly one of the best we, ever heard. With his taste in literary matters, the Hesperian should be a decided success. Both the Advertiser and Polynesian agree in their estimate of Mr. Fuller's services as Secretary of the Board of Education. It is so seldom that these two sheets har» monize in their views of the officers of government, we think Mr. Fuller must surely have discharged his duties with peculiar tact and fidelity. On the 5th page will be foud an inter- esting account of the ordination of Mr. William Franklin Snow, son of our fellow resident y*pt. We have learned that his regiment, the Massachusetts sth, had been ordered to Newborn, North Carolina. One thing is certain, both the North and South have sent theiisfirst-born and their choicest sons, to engage in, this terrible struggle. The sacrifice is great, but we confidently hope the roward may correspond. Snow. On the first of January lost year, it was priviloge to. report the Home, Bethel and Friend out of debt. We aro most happy to report that the finances of the several institutions aro still in a good condition. The Homo has already been reported out of debt. The Bethel bus had extra repairs and painting, amounting to $331 25 ; and to pay off this debt, the Chaplain has received from donors $254 30, leaving an unpaid balance of $77 25.. The 'Friendh&m lost, for printing and paper, $587 00 deceived from subscribers, donors, &c, 549 25 our ... $37 75 enable will few subscribers A "delinquent" HT us to pay that amount, when we shall start again square with the world. Subscribers in the United States wishing to make remittances for the Friend, can do so by sending the amount in postage stamps. Subscription, one year, $2 50, including postage. Eleven Volume, fer »10 00. A few copies of the Friend from 1852 to 1862, neatly bound, will be sold for $10 00 each, by applying to the Editor. We have heard and read much about Kerusene as an article for lamps. Hitherto, we honestly confess we hare had scruples about trying it, while our labors were so much among whalemen! Mr. Waterhouse has, however, placed us in a position to test our conscientious scruples, by the present of a beautiful study lamp and can of Kerosene. We have no doubt the public will find lamps of all kinds at his well Stocked store, and at most reasonable prices. Persons who have tried Kerosene speak in the highest terras of it. Sugar of Ulapalakua.—The tints has been when the roses of Ulapalakua wore much talked of and admired, but now it is the sugar. We congratulate Capt. Makee and Son, upon their success in manufacturing an article of sugar which is so remarkably good and desirable. "Yankee Notions,"—If any one wishes for any article in the hard-ware line, from a pin to. a crowbar, a comb to a rake, a knife to a plow, a fish-line to a log chain, a hone to a a grindstone, a rasor to a aythc, let him call at W. N. Ladd'a store, on F*m\ Street �2 THE FRIEND, JANUARY, IS6 3. Extract especially as to political science. He lived for some time, before he came here, in Mexico. When Miller, the British Consul General of all the Islands in the Pacific, was officially called to Tahiti, he left Mr. Wyllie at the Islands as his representatire during his absence, when the latter succeeded to gain the full respect and confidence of the chiefs. In 1845 he was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and held therefore the place of Mr. Judd, who till then had filled that office, together with the Finance Department, since the above-named mission of Mr. Richards. Wyllie was ever, by his opponents, considered a very honest and disinterested man, and served (ss far as I know) the government without compensation. FROM eport BiStleeen'sR DaVoofOnntiyshageeCo"Galathea," rvet e theWor Round1845-'46-'47 Yearlds, the in TRANSLATED FROM THE DANISH BY F. BANNING, ESQ. On the 4th October, 1846, in the morning at 9 o'clock, we sighted land from the mast-head. We passed the east point of Molokai at 6 o'clock, and sailed along the coast at a distance of three-fourths of a mile, which being nbove 53,000 feet high and flat on the top, presents to the sea it 3 deeply jagged, perpendicular precipices ; a few cataracts rolled down from the rocks and sparkled in the light of the moon, who stood in her full magnitude, on the cloudless, azure blue, starred heavens. It was a goodly sight, one to inspire man with new strength and courage, especially after such a long and soul-trying passage. We passed " Diamond Hill" on the morning of the sth, and came in sight of the roadstead of Honolulu., The town with " Punch-bowl" in the background, was then just enveloped in a heavy shower of rain, and toon a brilliant rainbow stretched over it, one foot in a verdant valley toward the East. While the rain came down in torrents on the neighboring mountains and their summits were hidden by the clouds, town and harbor were spread out in the most brilliant sunshine. The object of our visit here, was the display of the Danish flag in these remote waters, and the formation of friendly relations (especially for the furtherance and protection of Danish commerce) with this now flourishing kingdom. For other reasons, also, we had to make a longer stay in the harbor ; we had more than forty sick men on board, from scurvy, and it was constantly increasing. 1resolved, therefore, to make the Sandwich Islands one ofthe principal stations of our voyage, and to enter the corvette into the cxcellaut harbor of Honolulu. On the 7th, accordingly, at 9 o'clock, we came to anchor near H. B. M. frigate Juno, and were now laying as in a large fish-pond, in a mirror-bright sea. My first duty was to take the sick on shore. Immediately alter my arrival, I applied for that purpose to the British Consul, General Miller, who with the greatest willingness assigned me a small hospital situated a mile and a quarter back of the town, in Nuuanu Valley, called Little Greenwich." My next object was to enter into communication "with the highest authorities of the land, also the foreign consuls. By the friendly attentions of Consul-General Miller and the French Consul, Mr. Dudoit, this was a very easy matter for me. My visits were directed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Wyllie, the Minister of Finance, Mr. Judd, the Minister of Public Instruction, Mr. Kichards, the Co-Kegent, the Prince Minister, and Minister of the Interior, John Young, or as he is called in Hawaiian, Keoni Ana, and last the Governor of Oahu, Kekuanaoa, one of the highest chiefs, and besides James Young, the only living companion of the King Liholiho and his consort Kamamalu, on their voyage to England. Immediately after our arrival Kekuanaoa welcomed me by an officer of the fort. 1 think proper to give here at once, a short sketch of the lives of these men, as they all play a part in the late history of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Kichards was one of the first American missionaries. He was for a long while resident on Hawaii. In 1838 he was appointed interpreter to the Government and Chaplain to the King. He is the author of the Hawaiian Constitution of 1840. In the years 1842-43 he was a member of the embassy that the present King sent to Europe and America to obtain the recognition of the Sovereignty of this small kingdom, from the three high powers, England, France and the United States. The embassy consisted ofthe chief Haalilio and Mr. Richards, Mr. Simpson acting as co-adjutor or secretary. Haalilio died in the United States. He is said to have been one of the best instructed and most hopeful of the natives. Richards was appointed in 1845, Minister of Public Instruction. I shall have occasion hereafter, to dwell more at length on the seven charges of hypocrisy and hierarchical despotism, against the Missionaries generally and especially against Mr. Richards. Mr. Wyllie came to the islands in 1843. He is a Scotchman by birtl), a Doctor from Edinburgh, and a man of great scholarship, Judd had accompanied the American mission to the Islands as physician. He was born in the United States, is short in stature and rather thin, a man surely of extraordinary talents and abilities and strong character. He is the soul of the Hawaiian government, and therefore he will often be mentioned hereafter. John Young is a son of the well-known boatswnin Young, of ship Elenor, who together with the ship carpenter, Isaac Davis, was taken prisoner in the year 1790. The Elenor was commanded by one Captain Metcalf and was accompanied by the trader Fair American, commanded by his son. The elder Metcalf was drawn into a quarrel with the natives of Maui, who had stolen one of his boats and murdered the sailor who kept watch in her; he enticed several hundred natives near to his vessel, and then caused the most horrible slaughter among them by his guns and muskets. In revenge the natives attacked by surprise the small schooner Fair American, and killed the entire crew, with the exception of Isaac Davis, whom they carried off"as prisoner to the shore. When afterwards the elder Metcalf, unacquainted with this occurrence, arrived at Hawaii, he sent the boatswain Young ashore, to inquire after his son. Young, however, was detained by Kamehameha 1., (then chief of only a part of Hawaii, the ancestor and founder ofthe present dynasty,) to share the captivity of Isaac Davis. He did them no harm but only wished to make use of their skill. Davis died a few years afterwards, while Young, Governor of Hawaii many years, followed Kamehameha in all his campaigns, and up to his death was his friend and counsellor. Young died on the 17th December, 1835, aged 92 years ; on his tombstone he is called "Friend and companion in arms of Kamehameha." He married Kaoanaeha, a daughter of one ofthe hi<m chiefs, and had by her two sons and three daughters ; one was married to the English Dr. Rooke, the two others were ladies o f honor to the Queen. Ricord, Attorney-General and member of the Privy Council, hadbeen a lawyer in the United States. He was undoubtedly a shrewd man, with good knowledge of law; he had made himself, however, unpopular with the white population. A short time alter we left the Islands, he proved he did not feel a strong attachment to his new country, by leaving books, law, and Hawaiian institutions, to take hold of the spade in the California gold mines. How he fared afterwards I did not learn. The British Consul, General Miller, formerly a military man, had made the campaign of Spain, underWellington. Being master nf the Spanish language, he entered into the Peruvian service and fought in the wars that the country had to fight against interior and foreign enemies. Weary of that life he returned to England, offered his services to his country and was sent as British Consul-General to the Pacific Islands, with a special mission to negotiate a treaty of commerce with the Kingdom of Hawaii. The French Consul, Dudoit, had been ship owner and had led a roving life over the Pacific, until he settled in 1836, as a merchant on the Sandwich Islands. In the year 1838 Dupetit Thouars arrived, and was prompted, on account of persecutions against the Catholic missionaries, to act very energetically ; he made a provisional treaty and appointed Mr. Dudoit as French Consul, and, though never confirmed as such by the home government, continued to act until in 1847, he received a successor. All these gentlemen lived in the town or its vicinity, and thus I hnd an opportunity to see at once the capital ofthe Kingdom and its curiosities, which it is true was very soon done. I would call Honolulu a town in spe, and it will surely become a beautiful one, for all the materials are at hand. It is a sad fact, that the better houses have not been erected and are not occupied by the natives, but with few exceptions, by the white immigrated population. The natives, on the contrary, eno the chiefs and the King himself not excepted, consider such stone buildinps as a burthensome luxury, and if perchance they are in possession of one consider ii a gala garment, only put on at festival occasions, as they feel themselves too awkward in it. 1 shall hereafter come back to this subject, for I was far less astonished to see the brave Hawaiians' discontent with European comforts, than that they at all entered upon fhem. But such is trio result of civilization introduced with green-house warmth. �18(4. 3 THE FRIEND, JANUARY, pie that the honor and reverence, paid to the King's name is not to be determined by the size of the Kingdom. I deJatmined, therefore, as forms and show messenger of my King and Lord, to observe the same reverence that I should to any EunQ a Sovereign. The King was standing in the audience saloon, surrounded by his ministers, chiefs and their children. The King is a tall, fine looking man, with a strong beard, and kind but feeble features. He wore a blue unif&rm, with a red collar, richly embroidered with gold, and heavy golden epaulettes, while a red ribbon and a silver star, belonging to some order, glittered on his breast. The latter distinction appeared also on all the ministers and the Attorney-General Ricord. Mr. Wyllie introduced me to Kamehameha 111. After having listened to my short address, with good grace and dignity, His Majesty was pleased to read the answer in kanaka language, which Mr. Judd translated then and there as follows : " 1 am truly pleased to see before me one of the excellent officers of His Danish Majesty. I have heard of the good that his Majesty and his predecessor, Frederic VI., have done for the education, welfare and freedom of their subjects. Following so commendable an example, it has been my endeavor to advance knowledge, religion and lawfulness among.my people. God has been with me thus far. I rely on the support of more enlightened and powerful states, and I am Creator, who orders all for well-being. Oahu, the to hear that your good and great king will favor me with his old, Governor of Kekuworthy pleased the fort the upon I called at and friendship. Please take back to your sovereign the was furnished with sympathy anaoa, a fine-looking, powerful man. His dwelling assurance of my reverence and devotion; tell him I should be pleased very after on his magnificent having put in, came Kekuanaoa taste. of his subjects in my dominions and I will take care that coat and rooms were to see state-rooms; his many uniform, and conducted me into privileges granted to the most clearly very uncomfortable to him. Notwithstanding his European they partake of all the protection and to the earliest navigators and are our conversation soon favored The Danes belong so that came nations. speak English, travels, he dislikes to and have had great influthe and emigrants, a exterior deearliest conquerors among certain to a close. Kekuanaoa had, however, acquired in meanor, in consequence of which the unitorm did not badly become ence for the civilization of the world. I should be pleased to hear be to that expedition hope your 1 what can of service and your way behavior, his short his whole compliments, in him : his polite manners, agreeable to you. God save your King." made a very favorable impression. On the day following, Kekuanaoa stay on our islands may prove these addresses, I introduced my companthe of his best suit and looked After exchange in ; he was dressed paid me a visit on board etiquette was broken up and the company scattered really well. I ordered a salute for him. It was evident that my old ions, and soon the the seat nearest him, friend did not receive such a mark of honor*for the first time; he raised in the saloon. The King commanded me to take but a few simple words with but discovered that he with spoke difficulty covered luxuriantly silver-gray I the three-cornered hat off* his head, the hair, and bowed, when the salute was over, with as good grace as would in English. I endeavored to obtain some information in regard to star, and of the order the above-mentioned ribbon represented by Louis the Fourteenth. origin the court of have done honor to a Frenchman in that they were only a kind of uniform, The streets of Honolulu are not paved, but one walks in the dust but heard to my astonishment the for himself and privy council. sidewalks, furnished with introduced lately by King are they boots, much less high up on his I renewed there the acquaintance of the Prime Minister, John Young, drains, &c. Sometimes a Hawaiian carriage is met with, not however, drawn by horses, but by one or two stout kanakas. European as well a fine-looking man, whose European descent was plainly impressed on as the native chief ladies make use of these conveyances, which are at his features. As it is generally supposed that the Prime Minister best only to be compared to a large child's wagon. I have never seen must be a man, it may be proper for us to explain why the Hawaiian them used by men. ' At first I was astonished at this mode of convey- Government makes an exception, as it is not only permitted, but settled, a deance, though afterwards it appeared no more offensive than gentlemen that it should be a woman. How far progressive civilization and those of foreign form of to according government drawn sire to model their Carriages carried on or post-chaises. by ladies palanquins and horses were extremely rare; when the roads, however, become suffi- countries, will effect a change in this particular, time will show. The first Premier or Co-Regent, was Kaahumanu, the beloved wife, by ciently improved, they will be found in greater number. here, had to Minister dispatched preference, of Kamehameha 1., noted both for personal beauty and high after corvette arrived the I Soon the of Finance, Mr. Wyllie, a written request to be allowed an audience mental qualities. She was appointed to the neglect of his official wife, Kaahumanu died in 1832, with the King, chiefly to pay my respects to His Majesty, and next to and mother of the heir-apparent. When which office she remained in Premier and Co-Regent, Wyllie and had Kinau became apSovereign. Mr. deliver the message of my Lord of Kamehameha pointed in his answer the 9th of October. 1 went accompanied by a up to her death in 1839, she was one of the widows successor was Keand of Kamehameha Kinau's I. 11., of on was restep-daughter shore, retinue officers and other and gentlemen numerous II.; and the last of this family ceived at the landing by Minister Wyllie and the French Consul Du- kauluohi, also a widow of Kamehameha by marriage, that we Christians would call it indoit. The few days of my sojourn here I had employed to inform my- so strangely connected died the year 1845; Victoria, the youngest daughtin cest. Kekauluohi affairs, the state of conversation with men of by self somewhat as to every class, government officers, foreign consuls, commanders of ships, er of Kinau, was selected, but she being only seven years of age, John pnttcstant and catholic missionaries, merchants and captains, and to Young was appointed to fill her place. The future will decide if she I do not believe it, for this bizarre regulamake up my mind what part I had to play on this portion of the world's ever enters upon her office; tion originated from the great love cherished by Kamehameha f, for theatre, not unimportant as regards commerce and navigation. of their personal and mental qualities, as I must not, however, be accused of vanity or conceitedness as though these three women, for reason and capacity of the last two kings. 1 thought myself able in so short a time to acquaint myself with the well as from the inferior power future a more regular succession, both in this office as well as discovered, however, that the whole But in here. soon I of affairs whole state community, from the King and his ministers down to the least officers, the throne, will be adopted, so that the eldest among brothers and sisters the preference. The present crown prince, Alexander, has from the foreign consuls down to the most insignificant foreigners, were will have been chosen and all to They appeared glad heir-ap| arent, to the neglect of his two elder brothers, Moquarrels. filled with various disputes meet with a stranger, and therefore an impartial person, to whom they ses and Lot. By invitation of His Majesty the King, we pissed over from the could defend the justice of their opinions, more particularly as this where the children of the chiefs, boys as stranger was the commander of a man-of-war, a class of men who have, Palace to the Royal School, as girls, are educated. Mr. Douglas, head teacher, commenced Vancouver, an on well important part played nnd time of Cook from"the 1 these Islands. I was convinced that, it was proper for me to keep out-1 an examination, and must acknowledge that I listened with astonishside of all parties, but be friendly tn all, especially to show all marks of ment to the knowledge these children bad acquired. The visit was highly satisfactory and left with me an agreeable impression. The respect to the King and his government, due to an independent present King founded this school in 1839, on a plan proposed by Mr. eign prince, black or white, powerful or weak. Serving a State, which, in comparison with the European powers | Richards. [TO Bfc CONTINUED.] r'presented here, is small, I felt myself the more bound to the princi- ] m Honolulu is situated on the east side of the harbor, a small river flows into it on the north side. The discharging of this fresh water has effected an opening in the reef, which is the entrance to the harbor. On the the harcoral reef, the whole force of the ocean is broken; after entering heard, is in only vain combat dull and of the faint roaring bor, the and then which the ocean has struggled for thousands of years. Nowmuch less it overflows its enemy but has never yet been able to crush, to put him to flight. Who is this enemy? Who raised this unconquerable barrier to the violence of the boundless ocean, and girdled the islands with this unshaken wall, and formed within it protecting harbors ? This work, had it been erected by the band of man, would deserve to be called the greatest wonder of tile world, has been acomplished by smaH, insignificant animals. While England and France expend for many millions of money and the labor of thousands ol workmen, years, upon the erection of a few hundred yards of a breakwater, these little beings have built up imperishable limestone walls, many miles long, and"when their structure reaches'the surface, the safe, deep harbor it for the use of man. It is impossible that the seaman not be astonished at a view of these coral harbors, and at the should same time bend in deep awe before the unsearchable omnipotence of the sover-1i �THE FRIEND, JANUARY, I B*3. 4 1 II Hi ? IV 1 EJ 11 l) JANiA t 1, 1863. The Year of Jubilee has come. To-day—January. Ist, 1863,—a1l the slaves in the rebel states of America are legally free, so declared by Abraham Lincoln, as Commander-in-Chief of the military and naval forces of the United States. Near four millions art legally freemen to-day, who were slaves—chattel slaves—yesterday. What Congress could not do, neither the President as a civil magistrate of the people, has been done by him as a military commander. Let no one of our readers imagine that we are so sanguine in our opinions, oT short-sighted in our views, that we suppose the terrible struggle in America is about to cease. By do means, we are not sure as it has reached its acme. Conflicts in nations usually last in proportion to the length of time that the forces have been gathering, which give life to those conflicts. Now, as we read the history of America, two representative men —a Puritan freeman, from the yeomanry of England, and an African slave, from the coast of Africa—both landed in America in 16120. The one represented voluntary labor, and the other involuntary servitude. During more than two hundred and forty years they have been there at work. The question is now to be settled—shall freedom or slavery control the destinies of America ? This is the question. The freemen of the North cast their vote for freedom. The slaveholders of the South, outvoted, unsheathed the sword, hence this struggle, fierce and bloody. The conflict could not be avoided. Anthony Trollope was right when he said the North must fight. there is anything which savors of puerand childish gossip, it is to refer to the orrel! Tariff," or the antipathy of the Northern people to their Southern brethren, or ofthe Southerners to the Yankees, as the cause of the war. Othercountries have their sectional differences far stronger, yet are living in peace. President Lincoln is right when asserting in his late Message, that slavery is the cause of the war. Could anything be more supremely silly than the position assumed by Bishop McCosky, ofMichigan, in a sermon which he lately preached in Brooklyn, at the opening of the grave Assembly of the Triennial Episcopal Convention. The Christian Times, an Episcopal paper of New York, reports him to have made this statement, viz., that "our national calamities are all to be ascribed to the denial of Apostolic Succession in the ministry of the church, nnd the rejection of the dogma of Baptismal ration, the acceptance of which would to redeem us from the perdition to vc are hastening." B « The Editor, who is an Episcopalian, aptly remarks : "More in sorrow than in anger, we pronounce this sermon an insult to the church ; or, if endorsed by the church, then an insult from the church to the nation which protects it and guarantees it in all its liberties, so that even such a sermon as this can be preached by one of its chief ministers." We cannot speak for others, but for ourself we can obtain views most satisfactory relating to the probable issue of the present struggle, by reading Hume, Alison, Hallam, Bancroft and other historians, who are deeply versed in the history of the Anglo-Saxon race and ifs branches. The Puritan element is more potent in the Uniied States than some imagine. To suppose the leaders of the Southern rebellion will succeed in establishing permanently a confederacy of states with Negro slavery as the corner-stone, is to suppose them capable of throwing a dam across the stream of civil liberty, which has been running broader and deeper for hundreds of years— that stream commenced flowing more than a thousand years ago—"as well dam up the of the Nile with bulrushes." The Barons of England tried it in the days of the " wars of the Roses," and in the language of Alison, " they watered the English plains \Vaters with blood, from which has arisen a harvest of glory." On one battle-field, thirty-six thousand Britons fell by mutual slaughter. "The Barons of the South," (to apply to the slave-holders of the Southern States, an epithet coined by old John Adams,) have declared that they would decide the present " irrepressible conflict" by an appeal to arms. The freemen of the North acewpted the challenge, and now the contest is raging. How long it will rage, no mortal can foresee—but longer, we fear, than some imagine. The political cancer —slavery—which has been so long eating away the vitals of the nation, must be cut out. We hope there is vitality sufficient in the nation to survive the operation. If not, then Ichabod thy glory has departed—must be written upon the nation's ruins. President Lincoln, speaking in the name of liberty, the age and the Gospel, proclaims freedom to the slaves in the Rebel States ; and to the Loyal Slave States he would — offer adequate pecuniary compensation for fheir slaves. What he has done, we lielievc (he highest interests of humanity and the national welfare demanded, and rrad he done less, we fear it would have driven him from the White House. " Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish," we are for supporting the President of the United States in this important mensure. He has but endorsed the Declaration of Independence. He has but renewed his oath to support the Constitution. We have no fears for the ultimate results. Items from a California Cokrestond- ent. —Oakland, Nov. 14, 1862.—" You probably are aware that one of our islandboys, Samuel Armstrong, is a captain, nnd was captured at Harper's Ferry by Stonewall Jackson. Nathaniel Emerson has joined the, army also, I hear. I have just read in A newspaper that W. F. Snow was ordained, Oct. 6, chaplain of the sth Massachusetts Regiment. Well do I remember W. F. Snow's thoughtful face, as we-sat in your Bible class years ago." "Rev. Mr. . . . Bcckwith is at work at Old Mission Dolores. It is now quite a city suburb. Mr, Bcckwith preached a noble sermon last Sunday, from the words: 'Fori determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ nnd Him crucified.' His prospects of usefulness are very good. Mr. Strong is preaching in another suburb ofSan Francisco. He resides in Oakland. He has taken the joint editorship of the Hesperian. Dr. Pierson is toiling away tit Brooklyn. Mr. Taylor has gone (from Columbia) to Petaluma." J. A. D. "South Seas." We have received the May number of the jpamoan Reporter, published by the English Missionaries at Upolu, Snmoan or Navigator Islands. It contains the journal of the Rev. Mr. Murray, the delegate from the Mission, who was sent to visit all the islandsand missions touched at by the missionary bark John Williams, during her fifteenth trip among the islands of the South Seas. The inland of Aneiteum has been visited by measles, hurricanes, famines and other calamities. This is the island where the Rev. Mr. Geddie is luboring, who visited Honolulu in 1546 or '47, en route from British America (Prince Edward's Island,) to the South Seas, as a missionary. His mission has been a prosperous one, until the late disasters. The measles were taken to the islands by a sandal-wood trading vessel. So rapidly did the disease spread, that nearly the whole population of the island was down at the same time. Eleven hundred natives died, or about one-third part of the population. Not a dozen upon the island escaped. Some hitherto heathen islands in the New Hcbridc group, are now to be supplied with missionaries. Upon the whole, the work of the missionaries is encouraging, although attended by many obstacles. Af Apia, on the Samoan Islands, English preaching is now kept up. The average congregation is nbout forty. An English school has been established. For the support of the school, donations are solicited by J. C. Williams, Esq., (son of the old missionary,) H. B. M. Consul. The Samoan Christian natives have contributed, during the past year, for the support �of the gospel, about 14,800 in money, besides nearly $400 in cocoanut oil. We regret to no|icc that the Rev. Mr. Murray, in consequence of Mrs. Murray's illness, has been compelled to retire from the missionary work, in which he has been engaged for twenty-five years. Ship."—This advice is often given to sailors, but they are seldom inclined to follow it. This cannot be said of Cajitain Randolph, late master of the old ship South Boston, which has been condemned. He first shipped on board this vessel twenty years ago, and has served in every capacity, from a cabin-boy to master. This ship has been his home for twenty years. We have never known another similar instance. Capt. R.s success as a shipmaster shows what can be done when a man sticks to his ship." fficer of the ship John P. West calling ay his subscription for the Friend, ad, that he was bound home, having tached to his vessel about fifty months, "Stick I to your " his arrival home he hoped to have as the proceeds of his voyage. How etter for an officer who can give such Hint of himself, than one who is a icr," and merely ships to cam a few d dollars to spend in dissipation. New Roman Catholic Version or the New Testament.—Dr. Kenrick, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Baltimore; has recently put forth a new translation of the New Testament, in which, with other improvements on the Douay version, he substitutes " repent" for "do penance," &c. The Christian Chronicle remarks: "The good which may flow from this new translation can hardly as yet be estimated. To preach * repentance' rather than ' penance,' is all the difference between preaching a cold and lifeless formality, and the living regenerating truths of the oracles of God. We rejoice in thisstep of progress in the Romanist Church." Superabundance of Men.—There is, according to the census, an excess of 733,258 males over females ia the United States. This fact is noteworthy and ought to quiet the apprehensions of those who feared the war would cause an undue preponderance of women after peace is declared. No matter how bloody the war may be, or how long it may last, it cannot make away with threequarters of a million of lives. The waste of life may make the sexes nearly even, but even then we shall be better off than England, where the females are in excess by nearly a million, and the social problem of the day is how to provide them with husbands or occupations.—Exchange paper. How beautiful can time, with goodness, make an old man look. Ordination of a Chaplain—Mr. W. F. Snow, of Honolulu. We deem ourselves fortunate in being present at the recent Ordination of William Franklin Snow, as Chaplain of the sth Massachusetts Regiment. The services were held in the Franklin St, church, Somerville. Mr. Snow is from Honolulu. He came to New England some years ago to be educated—graduated at Harvard in 1861, and was studying for the Ministry at Andover, when he heard a call from his country that he could not resist, and in the spirit of true patriotism, he enlisted as a private in the Somerville Light Infantry. He was soon chosen corporal, and was serving in camp, in that capacity, when with great unanimity he was elected chaplain of the regiment with which his company was connected, and on the evening of October 6th Was ordained to his sacred office. The occasion was one of deep interest. Mr. Snow was a member of the Franklin St, church, had been a teacher in its Sunday School, and was thus known and loved by a large part of those who gathered to unite in the services. Brief and appropriate selections from Scripture were read, and the opening prayer offered by Dr. Neale of Boston. The sermon, by the Pastor of the church, Rev. Mr. Packard was earnest, and though prepared at short notice, was happily fitted to the occasion. The consecrating prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Marvin of Medford, was brief and pertinent. The Right Hand of Fellowship, by Rev. Plumb of Chelsea, was quite informal and unstudied, but affectionate and admirably fitting. The closing prayer was by the Rev. Mr. Hooker of Medford. At the opening of the service it was announced, that at the close there would be a presentation of a sword to the young Chaplain from the Sunday School. This, we confess, did not strike us pleasantly, but the Unassuming and affectionate manner in which the presentation was made by the Superintendent ofthe School, and the modest and touching response of the young Chaplain, did much towards reconciling us to what we still think an inappropriate presentation. There was one thought particularly, in Mr. Snow's response, that was deeply affecting and impressive. He accepted the sword, he said, only as a symbol, not for use. The use of the weapon was not for him. He was called to another service. His position in the regiment must be in the rear, the saddest plate of all. He must stand back and see his brave comrades rush to the conflict in the face of peril and death, and when they fall must bear them from the field, and minister to them, as he best could, the immortal faith and hope of the Gospel. We cannot recall his precise words, but they Were spoken with a pathos and tenderness that showed how gladly he would take the post of danger if permitted, while he clearly saw that his mission, as a minister of Christ, was "not to destroy but to save." Many eyes were wet with tears as he spoke still further of the peculiar nature of his mission, and nsked for the prayers of all, for himself, and the brave men now girding themselves for their country's service. As he stood there in his plain soldier's 5 THE FHIEND, JANUARY, 1813. dress, with only the humble stripes of a corporal upon his sleeve, we could bat think how the conflict in which we are now engaged levels all artificial distinctions, and brings all true hear}| upon the common plane of a common devotion to the one all absorbing cause. The only time we ever saw thia young man before was at the Cambridge Commencement, when he graduated, arrayed in black gown, delivering his " Disquisition," upon a theme which very likely his heart as well as his head had chosen, " The criterions of missionary success." How little did he then dream that in so short a time he would be called from the midst of his preparatory studies, and in the simple garb of a common soldier, be consecrated amid prayeis and tears to the ministry of Christ on the battlefield. So it is that cherished life plans are laid without a murmur on the altar of tiuty in this trial hour. May God bless the young chaplain, and grant answers or peace to the many prayers that will be offered for him t. and his heroic comrades. Christian Register,Boston. — Important Arctic Discoveries. —The following is a copy of a telegraphic dispatch from Mr. C. F. Hall, the arctic voyager, who reached St. John's, N. F., upon his return on Friday last. It is addressed to Mr. H. Grinnell of New York city : St. John's, N. F. Aug. 22, 1862. I am bound for the States to renew my voyage. I have not prosecuted my mission to the extent proposed, on account of the vessel: but I thank God that He hath impowered me to do so much. I have determined the fate of probably two boats' crews of Sir John Franklin; have solved the mystery of 300 years relative to Sir Martin Frobisher's expedition under Queen Elizabeth, and have learned the fate of five of the men captured from Frobisher by the Esquimaux. I have found and identified the exact place of their landing and prior account of Warwick's Sound: from thence Frobisher attempted to plant the colony of one hundred men. 1 have recovered Avassa, Varedi and a large number of relics of said expedition, and have explored over one thousand miles of the sea coast, including the so-called l-robishers Simits, which I found to be a deep bay terminating in latitude 63 48 N. longitude 70 W. I have also discovered a great glacier and a mountain of fossils between Hudson Straits and Bay of Frobisher. The George Henry was about to depart for the States Aug. 9, 1861, but> thick-ribbed ice kept her entombed until Oct. 18. The ship's company subsisted mostly through the winter by the generous hospitality of the Esquimaux. I bring with mc a family of three people— man, wife and child. The records ol my work exceed three thousand pages. I will report details to you of my expedition on my arrival.. C. F. Hall. Donations—For the support of the Bethel from, several " friends," $20 00. For gratuitous distribution of the Fntnd, received from a friend, $11 75 ; from agents of ships Ematatd andCiithrnne, $10 00. �6 THE FRIEND, JANUARY, 1863. Captain Newald, alias Captain Dixie. During our trip to Micronesia, in the summer of 1861, we met at the Island of Ascension, quietly domiciled in the family of the Rev. Mr. Sturgrs, the missionary at Ronoldri Station, an American shipmaster, introduced as Capt. Newald. He was one ofthe most gentlemanly, courteous and intelligent men, whom it was ever our privilege to become acquainted with. He was from Boston, and, to appearance, a more shrewd and competent ship-master we are confident docs not walk the quarter deck of an American clipper. He was well-read in the current literary and scientific literature of the age. He represented himself as having been employed in times past as a confidential agent of certain Boston and New York insurance offices, besides being engaged in certain agencies for the United States government in the East Indies and China. We siw him repeatedly during our stay at Ascension. He was often on hoard the Morn\ng Star, and with him we took many a pleasant ramble over the reefs and along the shores of that beautiful island. He was ostensibly engaged in building a small schooner ; but, after all, the painful impression was left on the mind that something was not right, or in other words, there must be a screw loose somewhere! Yet we felt unwilling to harbor such a thought, for really, a more agreeable, companionable and kind-hearted man we never met on land or sea. In our interviews he spoke of having once visited Hilo, and of being acquainted with Messrs. Coan, Pitman and numerous other foreign residents of that port. During our visit to Hilo, last srimmer, we found that such a man as Capt. Newald had visited Hilo, but under the name of Dixie. We learned some facts about him which indicated that he had left his country "under a cloud." The facjs, so far as now known, are well told in the following letter addressed to the Rev. A. A. Sturges, of Ascension, and written by a gentleman on Hawaii. We should not publish these facts, were it nut that anxious fears are now entertained he may have escaped with the Hawaiian schooner lahohho, commanded by Captain Bush. The LUwliho sailed from Honolulu iv November, 1861 ; touched at Ascension in February, 1862; took Capt. Newald, alias Dixie, on board, but has not since been heard from. The liholiho was bound on a wrecking expedition to a group of Islands to the westward of Ascension. Waiouhu-, Kau, Dec. sth, 1062. Riv. A. A. Stcrob : Dear Sir—From Mr. T. Coan, or Hilo, I have learned the history of the man who, under the name of Capt. Newald, spent many months under your roof. About four or five years since, this man, named Capt. Dixie, was one of the moot popular captains who nailed out of Boston or New York. In command of a fiuo ship, own- ed in Boston, he sailed for the Kant Indies. In some of the eastern scus his ship struck upon a rock and was sinking, when another Boston Captain, named Pitman, came to his rescue. Alter tuking off the cmw of Cuptain Dixie's Finking ship, Captain Dixie said to Captain Pitmuu, privately, that he had down in the run of his ship some boxes of specie, $8,000, which if he, Capt. P., would help him to save, they two would divide the specie batman them. To this Captain Pitman agreed. Taking four of the crew they—the Captains—paid eueh of the four $100 to help tin-in. making them taku oath that they would never tell ; then passing the boxes of specie out the cabin windows ot the sinking ship, they took them on board of Captain Pitman's ship and the two captains proceeded on their vovuge. AVlien approaching theAmerican coast, Capt. Dixie landed in a boat with the same lour men, tuking the boxes of specie and burying them in the sands of the shore of Nantucket ur of some inland near Boston. The ship and Captains then prececded to Boston. Kre long the sailors who had sworn secrecy and who uided in bringing the stolen money, told of their doings and the report reached the ears uf the late owners of Cuptain Dixie's ship. They sent the police to arrest the two captains und seized Captain Pitniun, but Captain Dixie escaped. They ale-o sent officers to guard the seized treasure till they could send fur it. Captain Dixie, eluding the police, took a bout from Boston, and landing in the night on the shore where the money was buried, found the übsent warming themselves under some riendly roof. He took the money to New York, shipped it for California and went mi himself to meet it. With this money lie bought in San , loaded with lumber, in Francisco the brig this brig he came down to llilo in 18.r>B or 1850. On being boarded by the llilo pilot, he learned that Pitman was one of the principal business men of the place. This disconcerted him sonic. But on learning that this Pitman hud been a resident of the Islands some 20 or 30 years, he decided to enter the harbor. In llilo Kay he sold some lumber and 1 think left some on the beach that be did not sell. lie spent several weeks in Hilo, rendering himself generally agreeable and entertaining in all companies. lie uppeurcd much at leisure, und visited either the volcano of " Kilaucu," or one of the eruptions. His general information seemed very extensive and he was evidently a well-read man, and highly ?;imrd gifted in conversation. While he lay in llilo, a whaling-captain happened in, who recognized him, and who asked him if he had not met him in such and such a hotel in Boston at such a time. " No," said that was my cousin, who stole Capt. Dixie, that money—master of such a ship—sailed to the East Indies—the biggest scamp that ever sailed out of Boston !" While remaining ot Hilo, Capt. Dixie became quite intimate with Mr. Conway, Mr. Pitman's bcok-koeper. While getting the brig under way sad afte*r under way, just us Mr. Conway was leaving for the shore, Capt. Dixie said to Mr. Conway, " 1 am that scamp of a Dixie who stole that money ; good bye." He professed to bo bound from Hilo to Sydney. " From Mr. Damon's and Cant. Gclctt'saccounts ofthe Capt. Newald whom they found at Konokiti, there is no duubt but that he is the samo as the Capt. Dixie. Indeed be told Mr. Damon, at your house, that ho had been at Hilo in com(1 forget the name.) When mand of the brig at Hilo, some months since, Mr. Duraon mentioned, in conversation with Mr. Coun, that he met 'at Ascension Island, Capt. Newald, who said he at such a time "had been at Hilo in the brig Mr. Coan replied that he remembered the vessel and the Captain, but that that was not his name. Referring to the record of vessels, Mr. tVian found tho brig aud tbo Captain's naaio was Dixie. lie lias probably sold his vesssol in Australia, and is wandering over the Pacific with the proceeds of his stolen quins. He was building a sehooncr ut Knnokiti, Capt. Celett informs us. We learned some months since, from a letter from Mr. Doann, thut this 'upturn Nuwuld hud taken passugo in the schooner Ltholilin, on her wrecking expedition to the westward from Ascension. She hus probably either been wrecked on somo of the reefs of Western Micronesia, or has fallen a into the-hands of this exploiting Captain < firey )ixie. We feci real pain of heart to give publication to these facts ; nnd if, in the course of time, it should be proved true that we have misrepresented an innocent man, he may be sure it will afford us joy to refute the imputations which have been cast upon his char, acter, for the reader may rest assured he might circumnavigate the glolie and find hut few more competent, accomplished and gentlemanly ship-masters than Capt. Newald, alias Dixie. We cannot refrain, "in concluding our notice of this unfortunate man, from drawing this moral reflection—how much depends upon saying to the tempter, "Get thee behind me." One false step and the poor man's character is gone forever. He flees his country a guilty man ; his employers are defrauded and his friends made ashamed of him, while he must wander an outcast from society to which he might have shown himself so much an ornament; and few men in his position had seen more good society than he had, in various parts ofthe world. Slaves in the South.—Should the rebellion continue in its present shape until the Ist of this month, the number of slavewhich will on that day be emancipated, under the proclamation of the President, will be as follows : Alabama Arkansas ■ Florida Georgia ... Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas - Eastern Virginia Total, accord'g A School - t0 Census Among of 1560,3,405,015 the Contrabands. From the New York Independent of Oct. 2, we copy the following, showing that thereis one female teacher, at the South, teaching the freed slaves' near Fortress Monroe. is divided into two departmental— " Thejustschool learning their those letters, in tho lower of room, under the care of Miss M. S. (rrrrn Sttndmrh blonds, and those further advanced' in the upper room, under the care uf the Principal C. P. Day of N. Y. When the school was commenced lust spring, there were hardly a half-dozen who could mid, while now, after only three months or a little over of instruction, there aro more than twelve classes, numbering in all over hundred children, who can read and spell with tho fluency and correctness of many white children of tlie North. one �ADVERT I SERVIENTS. Respecting EdwardDroken, who was discharged from ship Congrcu 4d. Capt. Ssranburg, March 14, IH6O. Any Information will be most gladly received liy the cdllor of the Friend, or hy his mother, Mrs. itury Drohon, hi South Main St., fall Itiver, Mass. Respecting Robrrt I. Frazirr, who left the United States five years ago on board the Mocter.uma," Capt. Tinker. About two years ago, he was on hoard the •' American," Capt. Pease. although he has His proper name is Kdward, W. Rollins never sailed under that name. Any Information will be gladly received by the J&litor, and communicated to his friends in " nostra! Respecting, JI. Auttin, of Providence, R. 1., who lea the ship Hodman, about IHM, at Honolulu. Perhaps Capt. Spencer may recall this man, if ao, please communicate with Mrs. C. B. Austin of Providence or editor ofthe friend. tUM'L. «. UASTLK. J. H. COLE, Ilni»orter* and Wholesale and Hi tail dealers in General Mer- (SCTOKSSOR TO A. P. aVKaBTT.) 316-1 w At his late rooms, Uueen Street. 11. W. SEVERANCE, AGENTS FOR Dr. Jaynes Medicines, Wheeler Wilson's Sewing Machines, The New *•Kngland Mutual Life Insurance Company, cash assets $2,360,000, Haynnlds, Devoe A Pratt—lmporters and Manu'ncturers of Paints. Oil and Varnish, and Crystal Coal Oil, C. Van Home k Co.'a Carriagea and Carriage Materials. MMa Next door to the Post Office—up stairs over the "Commercial Advertiser" Printing Office. HONOLULU. Will continue business at the old stand on llueen street. al6-ly DR. J. MOTT SMITH, DENTIST. Office corner of Fort and Hotel Streets. 832-ly TAKEN' IN EVERT Amhroty|*'S, Photographs, Melaineotypes for PICTURES •sash Landscapes, Views of dwellings, fee, at rcasLuck's, Itc, U oaabla price*. ALSO OiV HAND—A goal assortment of FANCY CASF.S, IT- irj 11. L. Oil ASK. FKAMF.r. '•«, REMOVAL. GEORGE W. YOIsLUOT, BOOK-BINDER! E. HOFFMANN, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Makee's Block, cornerQueen and Kaa 320-ly huuiaiiu streets. 11. STANCENWALD, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURCEON, Late New York City Dispensary Physician, member of the Medico ChirurgicalCollege and of the Pathological Society of New York. Office at llr. .ludd's Drug Store, on Fort Street. Residence In Nuuanu Valley, opposite that of K. 0. Hall, Ks.|. 330-ly ... Y. H. WETMORE, M. D. * SURGEON, To sick American Seamen, and general practitioner, HILO, HAWAII, S. I. N. B. —Medicine Chests carefully replenished at the HILO DRUG STORE. BREWER 3d, Ueneral Merchant and Agent for the tale of the products of the 324-ly Brewer Plantation. \M.i:> & BERRILL, SUCCESSORS TO George W. Macy, KAWAUIAK. HAWAII. the General Merchandise and Shipping bus, net Will continue at the above port, where they are prepared to furnish tho Justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other re cruits at are required by whale ships at the shortestnotice, 3'sJG-ly and on the most reasonable terms. * CASTLE COOKE, AGENTS FOR Wheeler & Wilson's SEWING MACHINES! MACHINE HAS A 1.1.Til X LATEST former premiums, was imp,ovements, and, in,addition THIS above all Kuropean American awarded the highest to prise and Sewing Machines at the World's Exhibition in PARIS In MM, and at theExhibition in London in 18M. The evidenceof the superiority of this Machine ii found In the record of It* sales. In 1801— TheOrorer k Baker Company, Boston, The Florence Company, Massachusetts, The Parker Com|»ny, Connecticut, i. M. feMnger t, Co., New York, Pinkieb. Lyon, Cnas. W. Howland, Delaware, M. Greenwood k Co., Cincinnati, 0., N. (J. C. Perkins, Norwalk, 0., ■Wilson H. Smith, Connecticut, sold 18,66u, whilst the Wheeler ft Wilson Company, of Brldgel-n, made and sold 19,720 during the same period. IM XT Pltmrn. Call >vl E»s»lsw. " " — STYLE, AUOTI O 3W133311« AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, C. m chandtsc, In theFireproof Store in Kingstreet, opposite the Seamen'■ Chupc]. GALLERY ATJOTIONEEn. 6-tf SAILOR'S HOME. .v COOKE, CHASK'H •Ambrotype and Photographic ADVERTISEMENTS. CONSULAR PHYSICIAN ADVERTISEMENTS. AMOS. H. COOKS. CASTLE 7 THE FRIEND, JANUARY, 18*3. STAND OM HAVIXfJ TAKENtheTHE Co.'s bank, now Lockwiasl, KA- shop furnierly oocupietl hy J. o|i|«wite Bishop 4; prepared to is binding fur ul> orders execute Pamphlets* lllii..lriile<l Ni'wsnnprrs, Mnyii /in,--. ahii'imnu Street, ..v.r Music, Old Hooks, ir. to rcl>indiii< old and choice books. paid attention Particular Mr. Y. havini! had many years rxnaarlenos in book-binding in all Its branches, hopes to receive a share of the business required In Honolulu. Orders from the other islands, should lie accompanied with particular directions, as to the style, and, if the work is lomatch volumes previously bound, it sample volume should he sent with the job. 341am THE SAILORS' lIOJIK, BUILT AN» Honolulu Sailors' Home owned by the 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). Shipmasters and Agents, while putting their vessels under repairs, are respectfully invited to send their crews to the Home, where every attention will be paid to their comfort. $6 Ofnoers' table, with lodging, per week,. Seameng' do. 6 do. do. do. CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT, Managers. Honolulu, March 1, 1861. übsrmam rici, Establishment, in Kaahuiuauu street, will be the following works Aln tanks for 1862. Merobnnt's, Shipmaster's and Mechanic's Assistant. Laws of the Sea. The Art of Sailmaking. —aijo— — —ALSO — Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes. —ALSO C. BREWER fc CO., llua.lulu. Ossbu, 11. I. -KKKKK TO— John. M. Hood, Ksq New York. JAMMS HCNNKWKLI., Ksq., } Boston. Chablsm llhkwkk, Esq.,% J 11. A. Pluses, Ka |~ »*» Freneueo. Hongkong. Cha.. Wolcott Bsooss, Kaq., i .Ylksmhs. Wis. Pcstao k Co., Mmhmms. PssLl, Hibiill Co * 330-ly D. c. Manila. trams. ). o. miss It, IfIcRUER A. Tl I ICICI l,l>, Herehante (ommission AUCTIONEERS, —aLao- AOINTB OF TIIK English Charts of North and South Pacific. —ALSO— A great variety of other articles useful to the —AND— Mariner. Many ornamental articles, including Breast Pins, 4c. &c, Rings, Cups, Particular attention given to repairing and rating Chronometers. BIBLE, BOOK and TRACT DEPOSITORR, SAILOR'S HOME, HONOLULU. BOOKS AND TRACTS, in the English French, Portuguese, German, Welsh, Swedn and Spanish languages. These books are offered for sale, at cost prices, by the Hawaiian Bible and Tract Societies, but furnished BIBLES, GRATUITOUSLY TO SEAMEN. Also, Office of The Friend, 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 F. It. 8. C. DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain. — THE FRIEND, fi«i 1845 lo 1862 lor salt by Publisher. Price, f 1 per vol. bound together. Of a. lost Boston. cias. AMD Chronometers and Chronometer Watches. BOUND VOLUMES r. rum, Honolulu. Commission & Shipping Merchants, : Ship's Compasses and Dividers. ii. A. Honolulu. BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE MARINER. D. N. FLITNER'S Watch and Jewelry AT found " of Honolulu Packets. Regular Dispatch Line 1 r Xll freight arriving in transitu for the Sandwich Islands, will be received and forwarded by the "Regular Dispatch Line', rsas or COMMISSION. Particularattention paid to forwarding and transhipment ol merchandiae,sale of whalemen's bills, and other exchange, lo■ •nrance of merchandiseand apecle under open policies, auppy ng whaleshlps, chartering ships, etc. 117 and 119 California street, Captain B F. Bsow, Messrs. O Bsiwsa 4) airus TO: I Co., Honolulu. ) THE~FRIEND :~' A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY SAMUEL C. DAMN. TERMS: ... On* copy, per annum, Two copies, Fit* copies, " : - - f 2.08 S.OO 600 �TIB FRIENP, JANUARY,IB63. 8 COMMERCIAL FALL CALENDAR, 1863. \Amml "*"<,- I -Il ! N g2 to 2 �» • S 53* [| Ii 2 OF "il •! I • g|Sigi£ 5 Sig '2:1 77(77TT .. 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J!""*"" V J^ ?*"".'"!. 8i>utli Boston Mnet 12 3 4 6*6 7 8 9110 1112 18 14 £ 20 21 22 28 o 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 2 '2417 2618 2619 27|28!29 30 fe 22 28 24 25 20 27J28 2880.. ..1.. ,31 Il 2 8-4 6 6' 1 2-3 4 6 yi 7 8 91011 12 18| 6| 7 8 91011 12 fc 14 16 111 17 18 19 20 g 13 14:15 16 17 18.19 P U1122 28 24 25 26 27 g 20 21 22 28 24 25 20 28120 80..!..!.. Ii27 28 29 30 31 ..'.. « 9J 10,11 12 13,14*15 10 8466 7 8 .. .. .. .... ! 0 *"™ Flauet J*' 10 Milton . . .. Kmily Morgan J. P. West POST OF HONOLULU, S. I. ARRIVALS. Dec. 2—Haw sch Marllda, Copeland, 13 days from Farming's Island, with about 10,000 galls cocoanut oil. 2—Haw back Kathleen, Marchant, 30 days from Alberot, Barclay's Bound, Y. I. ft—aim clipper ship Lotus, Leckie, 18 days from Sao Francisco, anchored outside. Sailed again same day for China, with 22.166 lbs fungus. B—Am hark Young Hector, Coo. Paty, 16 days From San ■ransisco. % B—Columbian brigLopud, Benedict, SO days from I'ugrt Bound, en rotate for Adelaide, S. A., with cargo of lumber. I*at4n here Torrepairs. 9—Bok Maria,0r*M,.32 days from Howland's Island. 12—Am wh bark Florence-, Jos.Spencer, from the Ochotsk, 1100 wh, 14,000 bone, season. 13—Am wh bfc Martha, Cornell, to Ochotak viaLahaina, 500 wh, 6000 bone, season. 13—Am barkentlne Jenny Ford, BtcCarty, ITJ dayi from Puget Sound, with 200,654 ft rough lumber, 60,191 ft dressed do., 16.97ft t-a picket*, ftO M shingle*, 7 boxes apples. 14—JUb clipper ship Kingfisher, Freeman, 18 days from Ban Francisco—came Inside. Sailed again on the 17thfor Shanghac, with 1200 qr. sacks Hour, 36 bags cruahed sugar. 10—An clipper ship Cyclone, Ingeraoll, 11 days from San Fraociaco, passed this port, bound to China, lft— Am wh bark Massachusetts, Green, from Ochotsk via Uhaina, 90 sp, 700 wh, 9000 bone, aeason. Off and on. Bailed again on the lUth, for Line and Arctic. 21—Am barkentlne Constitution, Robinson, 17 days from Paget Bonnd. M—British bark Damietta, Lorell, 169 days from London via Tahiti, with mdse to J. T. Waterhouse 26—Am ahlp Zinaara, Milktt, 47 days from ftiget Soand, en route for Valparaiso, with lumber. Put In here fur repairs. PASSENGERS. Krorntss Fsasoisoo—per Toting Hector, Dec. %—Ttn I JiartleU »nd 2 ohudrwn. MissKnima Smith. Chas O Hopkins, Lornn Miner, D B Frater, A B McCoy. R Davis, Kichs/d Knight, Hsunehume, Vt'Uuana, Oeorf*. from Howlihd's Islastd—per Maria, Dec. O—W Kinney, •wlft tad 8 children, Capt 1-ennaliow, Mr Kirby, ami 2iilawai- iaoav Vor Bas (suuvcuco—per Young Hector, Dec. 23—Capt Stall, Mr Stair, Capt Penhalfow, J B Batter, M Smith, C O Bropstins, Jenkl . ,,', r ! ',. ,' uuclsherg ,, u0 lArefco '!" Long Btlvsai Dallnmn tuniliain ' " lrt«sU *°,,„ ,,„ °«OoUll Honolulu .Arctic ,|„ Hil„ u,„ ' ,|„ do ,." Otbofk Uhalna Arctic Honolulu do ;Hilodu |0ch..t,k Honolulu I epiiij-tmie .Arctic Hamilton Ochotsk .Williclm du ,<*umn do Randolph '" l0 do *> Lahalna Honolulu cl Manchester llchnlsk Arctic do I?" IMrvent do do do do do do do 1I0 do <lo jllalsey do lo do Tinker do do do do do Lalmina do do Honolulu Whiteside Lagoda ,Ciiin»too Miissachusetts Martha Hloreuce lOreenu ( '" '" r 11 Jos. Spencer do *> ,1,1 do . FOR 1862. or 0» ™« »«*«"«• Wh. Hone. r S, !«snriw 20 .... H,VAL «o. moo 1*40! 23000 21 27 , DEPARTURES. Dec. 2—Am wh ship Othello, Killmer, to cruise and home. 2—Am bark Yankee, Taylor, far SanKrancist:o. 3—Am wh bark Catherine, Phillip.-:, for California const. 3—Am wh hli C. W. Morgan, Hamilton, to cruisehome. 4—Am wh bark Isabella, Tucker, for home. 6—Olden, wh brig Comet, Wilhelm, for California coast. B—Haw sch Mariltia, Oopetaad, for Fanning 1! lal.n.d. 10—Am wh ship Nassau, Hldmlge, for New I led Turd. 11—Am ship Raduga, Burditt, for Boston. Dec. 12—Uawwhhark Harvest, Lo vela nd,for Line ami Wefltifl 13—Am wh bark Fanny, Bliven, for Line and Westward. 16—Am wh bark Cicero Stivers, for Line nnd Ochotsk. 16—Oldenburg bark Braganxa, Feibehr, forLine, Japan and Arctic. 16—Am wh ship Kmily Morgan, Whiteside, for home. 18—Amwh ship Milo, Fordham, for home. 20—Oldenburg bark Planet, Dallmau, for Bremen. 22—Am wli ship Navy, Sarvent, to cruise on the lane. 23—Am bk Young Hector, Com. Paty, fur Sun Francisco. 24—Am harkt. Jenny Ford, MeCarty, for Vi toria, Y. I. 26—Am sh Anglo Saxon, Caverly, for the Guano island*. 26—Haw. bark Kamehameha 111., (late Kmerald,) It. G. Spencer, for Hamburg. 26—Am wh bark Lagoda, Pelrce, for Line and Arctic. 26—Haw. brig Wailua, Scbol, for Bremen. Returned to port again same day, leaking. 27—Am bark Constitution, Robinson, for Puget Sound. 28—Oljten'g bark Sylpliide, Ossenhruggcn, far Bremen. 30—Am wh bark John P. West, Tinker, for home direct. MEMORANDA. C Schooner Maria, Crane, reports—Left Honolulu Oct. 16, and arrived at Howland's Island Nov. 1. Oct. 24, passed over a sunken shoal, (not down In any of the charts on board,) lat. was much ° 66 N., long. 164 ° W. ; the water about this spot 4 fathoms of discolored, but the rocks were visible, with about(lolden ship Kagle, Howland's Island Nov. 6, at Left water. Swift loading guano—to sail alamt Nov. 18. Saileil again foe HonoluluNov. B; experienced head winds and squally weather all the way. Arrived at Koloa Dec. 7. and found there the sloop Louisa, Bent, 28 days from Palmyra Island i tits captain condition, with was sick, and the crew actually in a starving only two quarts ofwater on board on their arrival. Arrived at provisions left for Honolulu on the Mi—all well, and enough another such cruise. Spoke whale bark Covington, Oct. 20, lat. 1= N., long. 172° W. XT Bark Florence, Jos. Spencer, reports—Left Honolulu Feb 10 and cruised first on the Line. Saw first sperm whale March id; same day, struck one, hut lost him on account of line pas-tint Touched at Seypan on the 17th, and there struck three huaspbaoks, but lost them all tnrough the line parting. April 20 left Guam for the North. Passed through the Straits and head winds into the 'ocbassk May 18 ; had bad wmUher until the23d, when we made the ice, with flue weather i 26th, saw and ttruck the first bowhead, and lost him in th*lc*, with 4 line*attached n*xt day took the first whale. Cruised princi- * ; a |°n. ths Vovaoi. whkbb | - B01HJn MTI or |ail"»c |iT]wiufcii7 ™* :^~~ors«M<57S 100*376, 63000 California 23 coast, 686 88001 (BOW Uwand ArcticW 15 Oct. 15 80 3300 60000 Home do In nort Oct. 3 MO "" '.'.'.'.'.'. .!! OstTM 1WI0 14000 ....2600 ii.1000 Home Nor. VI 10| loo 160U' 2S000. 060 2160 31000 Line and Arctic U,r. 1.1 660 7000 220 660! 7000 South Nov. 10 »!.... HiJnl 260001 00 *600i 21 Law. 2 a«l MM 12000 :I0 3200: OsOOOillnme do Nov. 21 34000 go 120ol IBOOo'Cal. c'st *j Arc. m 20 m oo 13000 1560 lSOOOlN. und home <wn Z. 21 31 300 5000 200 3300 16000 California Cast 21 31. 26 650 OOnol 69 1000 10000 do cl n. J ,l„ Nov. S trader!.... do Nov. 27 do 3.... 600 7600 300 1800 0000 do Dm. 12 6 ! 856 1200(1 wIsSOO 25000 Home 4 11 60J1000 14000■'' 300 1700 18000 Line 22 13 1700 220UO11 120J3400 42OO0 We« d and Arc. In port 14 00 1140 170001!.... 3400 WTO Californiacoast llec. 3 | 14. ioikp 101100 ! ...J4.I00 .ToOOO H.nne 2700, 20000 Californiacosst 14'.... 700 10000! 15 400 51*00 100 600 6000 Home 10 ! tt 20000 2000! 34000 Condemned... In port HII 500 5'*00 18 10000 Line A: Oclioislt Dec. 15 SO'lOOO' 18, 1900 91000 3200' 40000 Home 20 ]8 50 440 6000 1203100,35000, do 18 1000 12000 23000 Line In port 21....1450 21000 |Ilomc Ucc 15 23 20 000 8000 ....!.... do 30 <M0 20 7DO 8000 Line *■ Arctic. 23....IJ00J 23 90 700 9000 120'1306| 17090 Line 24 28.... 500 6000 ...J.... Home In port Dec. 12 .1100 14uo* I do M BOO 1300 20000 60,1160 16000 400 ,.a..y,„B.W.B.y,andcapture..,,ent,-,^,n._„oohr,. 'south m..'.."."'. «.... .... .... \ » ... .. .... .... 1 .... .... : ».... « ■ ........ * Condemned, hut refitted, and sailed again under the Oldeuburg flag. ! ■■ MARINE JOURNAL. , I "onoium \Um Bonin Is U>pn . »» I A„„ 1V „ D iT 'datb """'■ 1 T" ,° I Iroa-nson lion-land Catherine Cnas. W. Morgan 1 Isaac If" I"*"*1* WH k-"'^ "!'.'!' u-',', SHfffKo KI,lrMl Jeiieriil Teste .,*" *'.,""' Jicton,, ,",', 4 I -n!£L? w. „**0 " I.'.,',' g**" TV, u lt.nistable I caftaik. ! E£!T uHn Srjfl. 910 80 81 . K^ lr,.™oTL> i 7 8 16 8 910 111218 14,1. 1112 18 14 ISiieiK 18|19 2(1 21 ° 16,17 18:19 20 21 22 26126 28 28 26 2 24 26 27 28 20 2228124 27 I • vnasaL's (ami. _. FLEET oil and 14,000 lbs hone, ami lost upwards of 500 lirls through the means ol bad towllae. Oct. 16, left Fellxstoff with lifrht breeze from 8.W., iv company with hsrk Massachusetts, and stood for Ayan; soon alter. Hie wind suddenly hauled to N X., aeeompanicd with a hewvy snow-squall, so we altered our course lor the Slraits; there we experienced severe weather fur 16 daya from 1,1 Oct. '29\ passed through 49th passage, with strong gules from B.VV ; Anally, the wind became so terrific, we were obliged lo lay to for oU'hours after that, enjoyed good weather i until reaching lat. 48 ° 00 N.. long. 166° 00 W., wlun we took another heavy gale from U.S.J!..which lasted six hours; immediately after that. Cook another gale from 9.8.X., vesselunder close-reefed main topsail. At P.M., shipped a sea over thelarboard bow. which passed out over the starboard quarter; sprung bowsprit, jlbbooin and fly-jibboom, topgallant forecastle, lost monkey-rail on both, sides fore aud aft •, lost try-works, as well as starboard bulwasfcaaud gaaaway, ami split the aaiu rail, also lost one boat and stove two others ; in fact we lost every moveable thing on deck, and came very near losing the whole of the watch. Had a continuation of heavy gales fniai 8 to B.K. until reaching lat. 23» ,where we fell in with fine northerly brans*, which carried us to Hilo, after a passage of 60 days Lost threenative* In she Ocbotsh—one fell from the fore royal and soon after diedr the other two died from natural causes— their names were kLuliaina, Waialoh* and llaali. Arrived at Honolulu Dec. 1 ET Bark Damiella, Lovell, report!—Left London July g with heavy gales from W.S.W., and left the Downs on the 11th' lleturiied again at noon of same day on account ofbad weather Sailed again on th* IStr* sad turned down, the Channel against fresh gales. Left Mart Point on the iUS. Crossed theLine Atlantic, August 23d, long. 18°. with moderate Lreeies from west—42 days out. Was aff Cap* of Quod Hope Sept. 27—77 daysout j from thence to the coast of Australia, had a succession of very strong gales ami heavy sea, Came throat* Bass' Straits Nov. 3, with Hue weather, which, continued till sighting the Three Kings, north end of Hew Zealand after that hail succession of strong southsrly wiad»and squalls till the 2Wtha when the wind bee.m. light and vaa, .ble. Pat 1„„ hvefl Tahiti, Dec. l,on acoosmtol water.Unkslesktot-14»4, /out HaiM from there on the4th. Crossed the Line, I'acillc, yon the l.lUi, with moderate breess. from K.N.K.-B days from Tahiti. and 164 days from home. From e« N., took strong northerly gales accompanied with severe squalls and heavy i slghu-d J am on the 241h, weather continuing strong, andseaarrived 1lonm-alu same day—l96 days' passage, off the coast of at tralia, spoke Am. whale bark Alabama, 6 months oat from AusBay of Islands,bound to llobart Town. » — ; '' DIED. Blacxadas—At the U. S. Hospital, lo Honohvta, Dec 23 1862, John Itlackadar, late officer of whalshlp Hsrvest 1 In-longed to H. John's, New Brunswick wherehis friends' now/ reside. He had been sailing many years from these islands Aauns-At the U. 8. Hospital, Honolulu Dae. 16. John Argyle. belonging to Australia. Hla wife livTnir at -Owen's Digging's.', He desired letters to bewas sent directed mrecteu to the care of ClarenceHotel, Melbourne. Kiso—At the Queen's UosyitaL Usnolulu De* u *■*- ■ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1863) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1863.01.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863.01.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/b94e7cb609b9ed1a14245f3e6cb9966b.pdf b8ee5b6d9749bd18c8e0e9062ac30550 PDF Text Text FRIEND THE Beta Scries. M. 12, #0.2. J HONOI.I —-. P__». 0 10 10 10 Repeal of the Liquor Law Hawaiian* In California Brooks hissed—The Rebellion applauded Itiahopric of Madagascar Attoruey-General's Plea .' Distress la Lancashire 11, H ...1_ 13 13 13 14 H 10 IS 16 Drinking Liquor Unconstitutional An English bishop becomes an Infidel Tribute to American Mianionsr.es The Unseen Battle Field, (poetry) Koblnson Crusoe's IhUh-I. President Lincoln's I'n-clamation "To Kamehameha I." (poetry) Marine Journal, *c THE FRIEND. !•_■:_!Ill ARV 2 9 1863. LiqRTuoerhw-LpaatowseiDllnftruochionef {CDlb&rits, ©01. 20. 9 CONTENTS F«r Kebrsarr, 18tt3. 1.1. FEBRUARY 2, 1863. HawatihanR e ace. If the Hawaiians have enemies, at home or abroad, assuredly advocate the repeal of the liquor-law. California fillibusters will, of course, contribute to the fund for prosecuting the suit now pending before the Supreme Court. If it was our design to sweep the Islands with the besom of destruction, we should contribute our humble efforts to the advoctr-y of the unconstitutionality of the liquor-law. Hawaiian* flight to ride a free horse with a loose rein; now let down this tabu, and you let drop the rein upon the neck of the steed and away he goes. This is just what some people desire, but would it be best? Have the people asked it ? Have the planters, the business men, and others employing laborers, complained that the laws were too strict ? The Hawaiians are surely a most sensible people. Seeing the sad effects of rumdrinking, they enacted a law, by their representatives in Parliament, to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors to themselves. The majority of tbe people desire the law to be sustained. We hear no complaint from any quarter that the law is unjust or oppressive, but a clique of foreigners, with a few sympathizers among the natives, have arrived at the conclusion that tbelaw is unconstitutional and should be repealed. We say, shame on such injurious and injudicious intermeddling with the domestic affairs of this people, by foreigners. From such professed friends, Hawaiians may well pray, Good Lord de- " liver us." We take pleasure in furnishing our readers with a sketch of the Attorney-General's argument. It will be found on another page. We commend it to the special reading of that class, in our community, who have, apparently without much reflection, run away with the idea that this lawis unconstitutional. It does appear to us passing strange, that the Polynesian and its friends can sit quietly by, or rather delight to see the floodgates opened, and yet be continually harping upon the desirability of perpetuating the Hawaiian race. Surely no man in his right mind, can for one moment argue that any possible good can result to this people, by allowing the native population free access to grog-shops. Why not let well enough alone? But we have no idea our Judges will see this subject in the same light as it appears to liquor dealers, who have so freely contributed their money to prosecute this suit. It will be time to abolish this law wher. the people, the planters, the business men, call for it, and until that time comes we hope it will be strictly enforced by the police and the other officers of this government. We met a gentleman recently from the island of Molokai, and he remarked that of late there had been a good deal of drunkenness among the natives. We asked him from what the intoxicating liquor was obtained ? He replied, " from sweet potatoes, water-melons, and various other substances." Persons acquainted with Polynesians know well their fondness for intoxicating liquors. Now if Hawaiians elect representatives to meet in Parliament, and those representatives pass a prohibitory liquor-law, and year after year refuse to repeal that law, does it not argue good, sound, common sense on their part? They are a sensible people, and should surelybe encouraged in their sobriety. We can hardly find words to express our abhorrence of the conduct of those who would plunge this nation into the vortex of intemperance. No, rather let every honorable, virtuous and Christian man, woman and child do all in their power, by example and precept, to uphold this law and every other wholesome restriction upon the manufacture, sale and consumption of intoxicating liquors. How it is possible for any person professing to be animated by Christian principle not to uphold this law, is passing strange and unaccountable. We are of the opinion of the late eminent Rev. William Jay, of Bath, the only Dissenting minister" of England, who " report says, was ever invited to preach before Royalty: subject of teetotalism, I have ex" Thephysically, amined morally and Christianly; and after all my reading, reflection, observation and experience, I have reached a very firm and powerful conviction—l believe that next to the glorious Gospel, God could not bleu the world so much as by the abolition of all intoxicating liquors."—Jay's Autobiography, page 106. The vending of spirituous liquors to the aborigines of Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti, is strictly prohibited by the law of each of these places ; a violation of this law will incur a heavy penalty by fine, imprisonment and forfeiture of the liquor-license. Now, we would ask, why should the aborigines of these islands be permitted the free use of ardent spirits more than those already referred to ? Some individuals may answer, " Because we want to get rid ofthem as fast as possible!" This would certainly be an effectual method, we have no doubt. The "Morning Star."-Thisvessel is expected to return from her trip to the Gilbert Islands, and be ready to sail for the Marquesas Islands on* or about the 20th of March. All persons desirous of forwarding letters and packages will endeavor to have tham in readiness. �THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1863. 10 Hawaiians in California. A California correspondent of one of the Eastern papers thus writes : " In various parts of the state are thronged .the lowest class of American Indians, upon whom the whites, aided by the largesses of the state and the general government, have made frequent tears" (they might as well " rabbits,) while the churches talk of wars with have done absolutely nothing for their salvation. Yet is the good work begun. Certain pious Kanakas, who came over here from the Sandwich Islands in 1849-50, have settled near them, intermarried with them, and taught some of them the way of life. Several most interesting conversions have taken place among them ; and now these foreigners, themselves converted heathen, have organized a missionary society, with very limited means, to evangelize the heathen in this Christian land. It tells well for them, but ill for us, that the first effort for the salvation of our heathen, has been made by these foreign converted heathen. The Association took measures to inaugurate efforts for the salvation of these degraded creatures. J. R." Strange as it may seem, there is now living in San Francisco William Tennoe, a Sandwich Islander, (and a consistent member of the Bethel Church,) who left these islands fifty years ago, went to America, was educated at the Mission school in Cornwall, Conn., and came back to the Islands with the first company of Missionaries in 1820. It surely speaks well for the native Christians from our islands that amid all the "ups and downs" of California, they should have held on to their Christian profession. We recollect to have spent a day and night with a party of kanaka miners, in California, in 1849. They were digging upon the South Fork of the American River, about twenty miles above Sacramento. Some of them were Christian men, and they gathered around us in a manner we shall never forget. On leaving, several forwarded small quantities of gold dust to their families and friends at the islands. incident we shall not soon forget eh occurred while enjoying the kind hoslity of those Sandwich Islanders. There came to the encampment a trader—a rumseller—to tempt the poor people to part with their hard earnings! Yes, that rumseller was an educated lawyer!—an American! It is not very often that we tell such a man to his face, what we think of his trade, but we did on that occasion ! The idea that a man educated in Christian America, should descend so low as to peddle rum to kanakas, was one degree of degradation lower than we had imagined a man could go. It reminded us of the doggerel, a little varied: ■'ne I'd sooner blaok my visage o'er, " And pat dc shine on boot and shoe, Than stand within a ram-shop door And tempt kanakas to my store." a heathen land. We know the value of that flag. To be able to say, 'I am under the of the flag of the United States,' Tho Country Parson says that much de- protection was our glory in a foreign land, and nattess pends upon the way an idea is put. We is it our glory now. May God sustam*rt!" think the Editor of the London Morning N. B.—The only remaining son of the Star put most aptly the following compari- Rev. Mr. Forbes, is now the Pastor of a nason before the minds of his countrymen: tive church on the island of Molokai. " When Sumner was struck down in the Bishopric of Madagascar. senate house by a southern ruffian, all Europe hissed at the outrage, while the ladies "A committee, consisting of the Archof South Carolina presented its bully perpe- bishop-nominate of Canterbury, the Bishop trator with a gold-headed cane. The rebel- of London, the Bishop of Oxford, and severlion is just such a blow at the Union as Pres- al eminent lay members of the Church, has ton Brooks struck at Charles Sumner—and formed for the purpose of carrying out yet there are English hands and voices to been a proposal made by the Bishop of Cape applaud the deed as worthy heroes of partri- Town for the erection of Madagascar into an otism and civilization." Episcopal See, for which the consent of Her If a person will think a moment, he will Majesty's Government has been obtained. see that there is an inconsistency between The endowment for the new bishopric will hissing the deed of ruffian Brooks, and ap- be provided from the Colonial Bishoprics' aided by the great Church societies." Poor Fund, plauding the Southern Rebellion! Post. Brooks now lies in his grave, but the voice of Senator Sumner sounds forth, clear and Thus it appears that the members of the Brooks Hissed—The Rebellion Applauded! — sonorous, in the Senate.Chamber, advocating truth and freedom. We hope the rebellion will, ere long, be attended to its grave, never to rise again, while the Union shall long survive, to offer a home for the oppressed of all nations, and proclaim freedom to the millions of slaves, for whose perpetual enslavement the southern army is now fighting with an energy and valor worthy of a better cause. Disguise the truth as you may, it is for negro-chattel-slavery that the Southerners are now fighting. Read the following from a late number of the Richmond Examiner : "As the war originated and is carried on in great part for the defense of the slave-holder in his property, rights, and the perpetuation of the institution, he ought to be first and foremost in aiding, by every means in his power, the triumph and success of our arms. The slave-holder ought to remember that for every negro he thus furnishes he puts a soldier in the ranks." Church of England are about establishing a branch of their ecclesiastical form of Church Government in Madagascar. Whatever they may do, one thing is certain, the credit of having first planted a pure Christianity, and preached a pure gospel among the inhabitants of that island, belongs to the missionaries of the London Missionary Society. The people embraced that gospel, and have manfully maintained the cause of gospel truth amidst the terrors of a twenty years' relentless persecution. That Society has never withdrawn its watchfulness over the people. Three truly apostolic visits has the venerable Rev. Dr. Ellis mads to that island during the last few years. There is so much similarity between the inhabitants of Madagascar and our own islands, that we shall watch with intense interest the progress of the gospel there, as it was first promulgated by Independents, next by the Jesuits, and now is to be made by missionaries of tho Missionary old Sandwich Island Church of England. An HAS THREE SONS IN THE NORTHERN ARMY. Captain Brinsmade in the Rebel Army. —The following extract from a letter written —We have occasionally spoken of Sandwich by the Rev. C. Forbes, of Kendallville, Indi- Islanders being the in Northern Army, but at Kealekeana, and formerly a missionary we learn from a late number of the New an American akua, Hawaii, we copy from York Spectator, that Abbott Brinsmade, the paper: only son of the late P. "I believe the war is doing our little U. S. Consul, now A. Brinsmade, Esq., is a captain in the Rebel If out here. the creeping churches good Lord will work, I am content to let him work Army. It appears that his wife, a native of in his own way, even though it be by war New Orleans, on visiting New York has and bloodshed. I have three sons in the been arrested as a spy, but as some suppose army, and two of them were in the army of without the necessary proof. It appears that Virginia, and in General Prince's Brigade. They are probably with him prisoners in the Captain has lost a hand in some engageRichmond. The will of the Lord be done! ment. I want to have no will of my own. Oh ! to One Moss, now deceased, clerk of the be able to say always with Jesus, ' I came not to do mine own will, but the will of him court of Fairfax county, Va., stole the orithat sent me!' None of them are natives of ginal of Gen. Washington's will from the this country; they were all bom in the Sand- archives of the court, about the beginning of wich Islands; but I am willing that they the rebellion. It has been bought by the should sacrifice their lives, if God call them, British Museum. Measures should be taken for the flag that protected us sixteen years in to reclaim it. �11 THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1863. it was decided that the License Act had no connection with, and was not incontravention of, the Penal Act now under debate; that both were subsistent and operative at the same time; and in addition to this, the lower House there were eight foreign mem- appellant himself, by his License bond, has bers elected entirely by Hawaiian votes, and bound himself to keep the law of which he sixteen native members, (here the Attorney- now complains, under which he has lived General named over several foreign and na- and yearly undergone the hardship of taking tive members.) Can these men be accused out his license for thirteen years—bount of fanaticism, or of missionary bias, as being himself not only to keep this law, which i rabid on the teetotal question ? I think not. in the Statute Book, but still further to obey Of those whom 1 have mentioned who were any Regulations which the Minister of the natives, there have not as yet appeared any Interior may make." With regard to their Hawaiian men who have compared with verbal and grammatical criticism, that it is these men to their disadvantage ; and for necessary to supply the particle to," afte the foreigners, it would be news to them who the verbs "sell and give," and the quantities o are now living, or those dead, if living, to authorities quoted to show that Courts ma] hear themselves classed as fanatics to-day, not interpolate words, in an act, to make sense or accused to have any serious aversion to a of that which would otherwise convey anoth g'ass of good wine, or, indeed, to have had er sense, or no sense at all, the labor o any influence brought upon them in their vo- getting together the authorities is certain! ting, beyond what a sound sense and a re- misspent, since no one would deny such a gard for the welfare of this nation prompted. proposition; and they seem to have overIt was plain to them thirteen years ago, as it looked the most obvious authorities, when is plain to them this day, that had this law they have forgotten that the word give and then failed to find its place on the Statute the like, do not require to after them—so Book, the Hawaiian nation would not in this that if we say, I will give you a bottle of year of our Lord, be found in the family of spirits," it is the same as if one should say, nations. No; theysaid thatthenation was fadI will give to you a bottle of spirits." ingawayfrom various causes. They knew that The Law is alleged by counsel to be in like agencies and internecine wars had been restraint of trade and common occupation." more efficient than the arms of the invading But thi_ is not a common occupation. In race, to sweep from a neighboring continent every land it is subject to law and to restraint. a brave and warlike race of otherwise stoical It falls into the same category as vending and self-restrained men. They had the pow- poisonous drugs, gunpowder, &c. er and happily the inclination, at the time, Is this law, then, inimical to freedom ? to shut out "this agent of destruction, and Are the natives of this kingdom free and they did it; and that they did it to some ef- equal ?" demands opposing counsel. Yes ! fect is evidenced (all talk about broken and we reply. In the words of Dc Lolme, quoignored law to the contrary notwithstanding) ted by him, To concur by one's suffrage in by the effort the vendors are now making to enacting laws, enjoying a share, whatever it set aside the Law. Nor has the history of may be, of power, and live in a state whero these last thirteen years among the foreign the laws are equal to all, (and sure to be expopulation strengthened their faith in the ecuted,) is to be free." In all these particuvirtues of rum, or impelled them voluntarily lars are the subjects of this kingdom free, to the abrogation of the Law. Delicacy for whether native or foreign! This law does surviving friends, will prevent me from indi- not militate " against the right of acquiring, vidualizing and call over the names of those possessing and protecting property, of purwho were here in 1850-«-the date of the suing or obtaining safety and happiness." enactment of the Law. But let any man (Con. Art. Ist.) To be free and equal besilently think for himself, how many are un- fore the law, this is the axiom of constituder the sod or under the sea, and pause to tional freedom. dwell on the cause, and then say to the peoIt is objected "that the Hawaiian may ple, if he can, that the Law is contrary to secure a license to sell, but he cannot buy public policy. Indeed, this branch of the his stock ?" He may import his stock and argument is closed effectually by the appel- sell the same, as the appellant does, subject lant's counsel, who, impelled, I have no only to the same regulations. He is not doubt, by the majesty of truth, himself admits barred from buying. We deny that it is a that the total exclusion of intoxicating right to sell indiscriminately and without liquors as a beverage from this community, regulation of law. That is a false freedom would be " God's blessing." Then so far, it which tends to destruction. There has been no inconsiderable amount is confessedly in accordance with sound public policy, and it is shown not to be in re- of declamation to the effect that this governstraint of common occupations, to which ment and the Constitution thereof, emanated point a large portion of their quotations have from the people, and a great deal about been directed ; and the fact that the Consti- Magna Charta, and some singularly inapprotution enables the Legislature to adopt spe- priate quotations therefrom, which, from the cial Legislation, when the same was for the language in which they were spoken, (Latin,) public good, (see Art. 62 of the Constitution,) were equally as unintelligible to their client was effectually set at rest in the case of Na- as their connection with the subject under one vs. Thurston, decided in this Court in debate was to the Court. There is no ingredient of Democracy in this government. 1856. The next point, that the law in question Powerful Barons have never wrested rights has been repealed by the License Act, was from an unwilling Monarch here ; successful ruled in the case of King vs. Elia, appealed revolution has never brought a Monarch to from the Circuit Court at Kauai—in which trial for his lite, nor set aside one line in fa- Argument of Hon. Attorney-General thoroughly and fully in the ascendancy; the Harris, on the Constitutionality King had called no foreigners, save his Minof the Law forbidding Sale of isters, to the Nobles ; and a Hawaiian Monarch signed the bill. Let us pass from that Liquors to Natives. Legislature to those succeeding. In the Sketch of The Law of June 21st, 1850, contained in the* Ist Section of Chapter 42 of the Penal Code, has been argued in the Supreme Court, as to its constitutionality. The law reads : Whoever shall sell, give, purchase or prooure for, and in behalf of, any native of this kingdom, or for bis use, any spirituous liquors, or other intoxicating drinks or substances, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding 8200, and in default of payment of such fine, by imprisonment at hard labor for a term " not exceeding two years." This trial has been of much interest to this community, inasmuch as the effect of the law upon, and its necessity for, the protection of the Hawaiian race, divides the judgment of our community. The one class of thinkers averring the repeal of the law will open the flood-gates of ruin upon our nation : the other, that it is a slavish chain upon personal liberty, and degrades, rather than developes, the power of self-restraint in the native race. The main assault on the law is thus summed briefly : "This law is unconstitutional in the obviously broad and exclusive distinction between the civil rights of the natives of this kingdom, and adopted citizens and foreigners, and which fanatical-class legislation, we contend is invidious and unconstitutional; and in further support of our position we contend that the language of the Constitution forbids any other legislation than such as recognizes the perfect civil and equal privileges and immunities of all the people' of this kingdom, native, adopted and foreign, under like circumstances." ' It was declared to be repealed by implication, because of alleged inconsistencies with the license laws of the Kingdom, published subsequently to the act; and, further, it was argued that inasmuch as the law declares that " Whoever shall sell, give, purchase or procure for and in behalf of any native of this Kingdom, or for his use, any intoxicating drinkat substance, shall be punished," &c. Thatn would be necessary to supply the word " to" after the words " sell and give," so as to make the law of force when the sale or gift was directly to a native, instead of to another, or a middle-man, for the use of the native. And, further, it was said to be contrary to the 2nd Article of the French Treaty, which was quoted as securing to French subjects the right to sell all articles please. ofmerchandise of and to whom The Attorney-General replied, (though we only give his most prominent thoughts as we heard them,) by showing that the appellant in the case is not a Hawaiian seeking his rights, or complaining of oppression, but a British subject, endeavoring to extend bis privileges, by selling spirits to the Hawaiians. Nor can it be said again, that this people consider this law as oppressive. Since its passage in 1850, there have been eight parliaments, from the people; in all these the native members have been in large majority over the foreign members—yet in none has there been a single vote of a native member to repeal this law, to my remembrance, now declared by counsel so oppressive. In fact, the Hawaiians themselves passed and have sustained this law for their own protection. " Fanatical Legislation" is assumed as giving birth to this law. The Legislature of 1850 was under the old system ; affairs were then being organized; the nativo Hawaiian was " " " " " " " �12 THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1863. vor of another, and dictated terms to the preferred dynasty. Nor, as in the United States, has revolution vested the entire government in the people, so that they had full right to make what government tbey p'eased, in which case, the people (sovereign in fact at the time) clearly retained all authority not expressly delegated to the ruling power; but, on the contrary, the Constitution was given by the King, voluntarily; by it he resigned certain rights of absolutism, until then vested in him from time immemorial, in the chicfish style ot government. What he gave by a fair construction of the instrument, (not by implications,) are the people's rights; what he gave not, remains still vested in his sovereignty. How then can it be said in the Hawaiian realm that the government has no right to pass sumptuary laws to restrain the appetites of its subjects, to protect its people by laws that conduce to the " common good, for the protection, safety, and happiness of his people," or that such laws interfere with the constitutional liberties of the people ? It is conceded that previous to 1850, the King had the right to interdict the sale of spirits to any and every one, both native and foreign; can it be deduced from the constitution of 1852 that he has ever abdicated thisright ? We think not. Such doctrine is pernicious —such declamation can have none other than evil effect. And in fact, they have abandoned their whole position at last, by saying that if the constitution was the only thing which they relied upon, the Law might stand ; but that the 2nd to 10th Articles of the French Treaty were conclusive against the Law. The rule of law is that treaties of amity and commerce cannot be construed into abdications or humiliations of sovereignty. They must be explained by their context and obvious meaning, and no subject of another power can claim rights under a treaty different from or beyond those claimed by the negotiators. Let us look at the 2nd Article: " Their respective subjects shall have the right to buy and to sell, of and to whom they please," ice., says appellant's counsel. If this clause may be segregated from its context, then, indeed, the vendor of spirits is beyond and above all law. He may sell not not only to the Hawaiian man but to the Hawaiian woman, aye, the Hawaiian child, to the Hawaiian maniac. He may debauch the whole rising Hawaiian generation, unrestrained by any perils which would come home to his fears were he thus to sell to the child of white parents. I draw not, your Honors, on fancy, when I state these possibilities, and having obtained this, they may claim a right to sell opium or other drugs to whom they please. But this clause, rendered by its context, clearly means, " to buy and sell" as relating to monopoly, contract or " sale or purchase," &c., exclusive privileges of for the article expressly says the privilege of the Frenchman shall be the " same privileges as the native bom." Again, the 10th clause of the treaty—the clause that really is devoted to the liquor question—uses the word " prohibited." It is contended " that the sale or purchase of imported spirituous liquors cannot be restricted in any manner to the prejudice ofimporters." It is a fact, that the law in debate was in exiMMsee aod had been in existence yean, when this French treaty was ratified ; it cannot be supposed that the wary and astute French Commissioner, who was familiar withits operFEBRUARY S, 1863. ation, and its effects, overlooked its bearing on the consumption of French brandies. Did he Distress in Lancashire, England. demand the abrogation of the law by using the word restriction, in the treaty, or was he satisThe Illustrated London News, and other fied that prohibition" covered the whole necessities " or possibilities of his case ? The papers, portray in frightful colors the distress term restricted is purposely omitted, and in the manufacturing districts of England. thecustoms returns show that French brandy Private charity and the operation of the poor is not a prohibited article in this country. It is not a Frenchman who comes to-day to law rates, are doing something to meet the demand rights under his treaty ; no, nor a necessities of the case, but they come far Hawaiian man his rights, be they constitu- short of feeding a half-million of starving tional or natural; but an English subject, people. In Lancashire alone, we have seen claiming to extend the gains of his trade in it stated that 600,000 are living upon charispirits, as a right, without let or hindrance, poor people are not only suffering by selling, when he pleases, to whom he ty. The for bread, but as a consequence of short rapleases, despite the sound policy of this tions a new species of fever has made its government, despite the welfare and conservation of this people, despite the dictates of appearance, which threatens to be more humanity, and despite the natural right of the alarming than starvation. We are glad to nation of defense against total destruction. learn from New York papers, that strenuous An Englishman's Thought.—The follow- efforts are now being made in America,, to ing remarks npon the struggle in America, send over ship loads of flour as a contribution. were written by an Englishman in America, Some New York merchants give in the and addressed to a friend in England. They style of princes. One man sent anonymously a check for 1,000 barrels of flour. His appear in the London Star : order concluded as follows : has indeed much to England * answer for in"the prolongation of this war, " Thank God, we have bread and to spare; by deviating from the proud position she and they will not say, I was hungered and once occupied as.the friend of the oppressed; ye gave me no meat.' Will you add to your for without her evident leaning in favor of list 'one thousand barrels offlour' from one the South, this war would long since have whose loaf will taste the sweeter for sharing ended, and she and her people would be in it with a famished brother, and brand it possession of the coveted supply of cotton, the lack of which is causing so much misAt a public meeting $46,000 was subery. scribed. A Mr. Dodge gave $5,000, others Verily, as you yourself remark, nations, like" individuals, suffer for their wrong deeds, give $2,000. Seven merchants give a thouLet England take to herself the lesson she sand each. At another public meeting. has been teaching. Let Ireland once more $20,000 was pledged. StelA, the dry rebel, and let America and the neighboring goods merchant, sent a check lor $10,000. countries of Europe at once recognise her The in New York subscription city has as a belligerent, let every vessel from hence that can enter her ports with arms, ammuni- already reached $200,000. Donations are tion, etc., (not, of course, under the auspices now, through efficient committees, being or authority of (ftvernment,) and how inde- solicited from all parts of the country. The finitely such a rebellion might be prolonged. New York Observer expresses the hope that If the South had in the beginning fully un- the amount of donations may reach a million. derstood that there was no hope of recogniGriswolds, The Messrs. ship-owners, have would long tion as a nation this matter since have ended. Had the North resorted tenderer?, gratuitously, one of their large to the same measures which every other na- clippers to convey the flour to England. tion has had recourse to under similar cirHow much more delightful to contemplate cumstance, and executed every spy and movements, than record the ravages of traitor as soon as thoy were caught, and such war! Cannot something be done by the made them expiate their crime, deservedly, even the or of Honolulu ? In former times, by scaffold, bullet, or by people on the good being tied to the mouth of cannon, this re- generous contributions have been forwarded bellion also would long since have ceased; by English and American residents to the but they, like many others, conscious of Patriotic Funds" of their respective countheir strength, believing, as many, perhaps "tries. Is not the present moment an oppormost, did, that it was hardly more than an outburst of passion, which would soon pass tune time for the residents of Honolulu, withover, were unwilling to throw over every out regard to nationality, to make a generdictate of humanity and resort to extreme ous contribution for the object now under harsh measures." consideration ? We are confident one, if not If any of our Honolulu or Island sub- two, thousand dollars might be easily raised. scribers fail to receive their papers, they will One thousand would make glad a hundred please make it known to the publisher, and families, with a barrel of flour each! Sorely we have merchants who will give ten barrel*. THE FRIEND, * * ' - �13 THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1863. or an hundred dollars! Others might give one, and surely there is no one but might give a loaf! We hope our readers will take this matter into serious consideration. Not only think what you might do, but do it. Let our readers in Honolulu remember the scenes of Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Your tables were loaded, and plenty abounded. We believe the people of Honolulu spent, in Christmas and New Year's presents, more than enough to buy a hundred barrels of flour! Again we say, think the matter over, and act accordingly. Drinking Liquor Unconstitutional. Whether the Judges of the Supreme Court decide the law, tabuing the sale of ardent spirits to the natives of these Islands, to be unconstitutional or not, one thing is certain, for cither foreigners or natives to drink rum, brandy, gin, &c., is contrary to the human constitution. If any one doubts this statement, we would refer him to the physicians of Honolulu, to the Police Judge, to the police, and the records of the Nuuanu valley cemetery. Among the foreigners who have sickened and died in Honolulu during the last quarter of a century, many scores have died in consequence of their intemperance. > A physician has been heard to say that onehalf of the adult males who die in Honolulu, are brought to their untimely graves through their intemperance. These have not all been drunken seamen! The review of the past is melancholly, but the picture would brighten if the race of drunkards had come to an end. Alas, alas, such is not the fact; others are sure to follow, unless they speedily forsake their cups. A clergyman of the Church of England is prohibited from reading the burial service over a suicide, or " those who have laid violent hands upon themselves." (See Prayer Book.) Now we ask why a man who has killed himself by brandy should enjoy the benefit of the clergy, and that benefit be denied to him who has shortened his existence by a dose of opium or a razor ? Is not the former virtually a suicide as much as the latter ? The Hesperian for January has been received, and we are glad to witness that under the new editors, this Monthly is assuming a much higher standard of literary excellence. In this number appears No. 3of Rev. J. D. Strong's Sketches of the Craters of the Hawaiian Islands. Haleakala is the crater noticed. O. C. A.—The Oahu Clerical Association will bold its next semi-Annual Meeting, in Honolulu, on Tuesday, the 3d inst., at 10 o'clock A. M., at the study of the Key. E. W. Clark. S. C. Damon, Scribe. An English Bishop Becomes an Infidel. Tribute to American Missionaries. Both English and American newspapers In the February number of the Evangelinotice the fact, that the Right Rev. J. W. cal Christendom, published in London, (1862,) Colenso, D. D., Bishop of Natal, South we find the following tribute to the characAfrica, has published a book in England, ter of Americans as foreign missionaries. which is to be re-published in America, in The paragraph concludes a review of Dr. which the most unblushing infidelity is Anderson's Half a Century of Missionary avowed. The Pentateuch, or Five Books of Labor," or Memorial Volume of the first " Moses, are not of Divine authority, in this fifty years of the American Board of Comman's opinion. He also maintains that missioners for Foreign Missions." Moses is not their author. While we mourn The American missionaries seem to be over the poor and deluded Bishop's folly, for well qualified for their work. Men of faith one thing we are glad, and that is, that he and men of prayer, there have also been has the honesty to come out boldly .and no contemptible scholars in their ranks —we of them their make a clean breast" of it. He is now an think from what we have seen "open better qualified on the average than infidel and arch apostate. The world men are those sent out from Britain—scholars like knows where to find him. He does not, like Eli Smith, translator of the new Arabic the writers of the famous " Essays and Re- version of the Bible ; Stoddard, the author views," or some writers of the Westminster of the modern Syriac grammar; Riggs, of Review, cunningly, under cover of a hypo- the Bulgarian Mission; and others. The of the American Oriental Society crite's cloak, advocate the most pernicious journalfull proof of their linguistic researches. gives doctrines. Like the Catholic Bishop Gobet, The sciences of comparative philology and in the time of the French Revolution, Bishop ethnography have been enriched by their Colenso takes his stand, so that there is no labors, and yet the work of the Lord has not have mistaking his position. It is a significant suffered in their hands. Grammars modern Greek, of been them published by fact that he obtains what he calls this " light Armenian, Arabic, Syriac, Tamil, Hawaiiof truth," while residing in Africa ! an. Dakota, Grebo, Mpongwe, Zulu, &c., Bishop Colenso denies the Divine inspira- and dictionaries, more or less complete, of tion of the Pentateuch ; our Blessed Savior the Armenian, Tamil, Chinese, Hawaiian, A held a different opinion when on his way to Grebo, Mpongwe, Zulu and Dakota. too of modem Syriac, of about dictionary two beginning disciples: " Emmaus with the 10,000 words, has been prepared and will at Moses, and all the prophets, he expounded soon be published. Osi sic omnes.' unto them in all the Scriptures the things English Judges on Strong Drinks and concerning himself." We do not imagine our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ doubted Crime.—There is scarcely a crime comes whether Moses wrote the Pentateuch under before me that is not directly or indirectly caused by strong drink.—Judge Coleridge. the Holy Spirit's guidance. If it were not for this drinking, you (the mistaken, a Unless we are very much and I would have nothing to do.—Judge jury) "screw has been loose" for some time, for Patterson. this is the African Bishop who inclined to Experience have proved that almost all admitting Zulu chiefs, with a half dozen crime into which juries have had to inquire wives, more or less, to church fellowship. may be traced, in one way or another, to drunkenness.— Judge Williams. Intemperance and War. I find, in every calendar that comes before source, directly or indiWe hear much about the ravages of war, me, one unfailing the crimes that are comof most of rectly, and the terrible sacrifice of human life. It mitted—intemperance Judge Wightman. is awful. It is horrible. It is sickening to If all men could be persuaded from the use read the accounts we are receiving by every of intoxicating liquors, the office of a judge mail from America. A little reflection, how- would be a sinecure.—Judge Alderson. ever, will convince any candid mind that inDr. Merle D'Aubigne's New Work.temperance is cutting down more thousands understand that the impression of the We the rifle sword. of Think than the and first two volumes of Dt. Merle D'Aubigne's mighty army of drunkards daily visiting the new work, "The History of the Reformation dram-shops of a large city like New York or in Europe in the time of Calvin," is advancLondon. "In London," says the Rev. J. H. ing rapidly, and that they will be published Williams, in a recent work on the "Moral before Christmas (1862.) by Messrs. Longman & Co., of London. They will also Wastes" of that city, "there are 20,000 appear at the same time in French, German, public-houses, and beer and tobacco shops, and Dutch, at Paris, Elberfeld, and at Rotopen every Sabbath, and only 750 Protestant terdam. The author, who spends the winter churches." What havoc is made by those at Nice, is occupied in revising the transla20,000 shops among the young and old! tions. An American edition will be publishCarter. But we need not visit London, New York or ed by the Messrs. learn what effect a dramSan Francisco to Donation.—For the support of the Bethel shop produces! War slays its thousands, its ten thousands. and the Friend, from Mr. J. S. Walker, $10. but intemperance - — �14 THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, Robinson Crusoe's Island. The Unseen Battle-field. There is an unseen battle-field In every human breast. Where two opposing feroes meet. But where they seldom rest. The field is veiled from mortal sight; 'Tie only seen by One, Who knows alone where victory lies, When each day's fight is done. One army dusters strong and fieroe, Their chief of demon form; His brow is like tbe thunder-cloud, His voioe the bursting storm. His captains. Pride and Lust and Hate, Whose troops watch night and day. Swift to detect the weakest point, And thirsting for tbe fray. Contending with this mighty foroe, Is but a little band; Yet there, with an unyielding front, Those warriors firmly stand. Their leader is a Ood-like form, Of countenance serene; And glowing on bis naked breast, A simple Cross is seen. His oaptains, Faith and Hope and Love, Point to the wondrous sign, And gszing at it, all receive Strength from a souroe divine. They feel it speaks a glorious truth, A truth as great as sure. That to be victors, they must learn To love, confide, endure. That faith sublime, in wildest strife, Imparts a holy calm; In every deadly blow a shield, For every wound a balm. And when they win that battle-field. Past toil is quite forgot; The plain where oonfliot onoe had raged, Becomes a hallowed spot. A spot where flowers of joy and peaco Spring from the fertile sod; And breathe the perfume of their praise On every breeie—to Qod. Probability of Marrying.—From 20 to 25 and from 25 to 30 the probability of a widower marrying in a year is nearly three times as great as that of a bachelor. At 30 it is nearly four times as great; from 30 to 45 it is nearly five times as great; and it increases, until at sixty the chance of a widower marrying in a year is 11 times as that of a bachelor. It is also curious to remark how confirmed either class becomes in its condition of life—how little likely, after a few years, is a bachelor to break through his habits and solitary condition; and, on the other hand, how readily in porportion does a husband contract a second marriage who has been deprived prematurely of his first partner. After the age of 30 the probability of a bachelor marrying in a year diminishes in a most rapid ratio. The probability at 35 is not much more than half that at 30, and nearly the same proportion exists between each quinquennial periodafterwards. Assurance Magazine. — Ex-President Van Buren's will begins as follows: "I, Martin Van Bureri, of the town of Kinderhook, county of Columbia, and state of New York, heretofore Governor of the state, and more recently President of the United States, but for the last and happiest years of my life, a farmer in my native town, do make and declare " &* 18(3. We derive from the San Francisco Times an account of a recent call at the Island of Juan Fernandez or Robinson Crusoe's Island, made by the ship Golden Rocket, Capt. C. N. Pendleton. The ship was on her passage from Boston to San Francisco, and had on board fifty-five passengers (twenty-five of whom were ladies) who intend to make California their future place of residence. Getting short of water, Capt. Pendleton decided to stop at Juan Fernandez for a further supply, and, therefore shaped his course thither—the Island being nearly in his track. At six, P. M., March 24th, they doubled the eastern end of the Island, and at seven rounded to, off the bay of St. Joseph, at the head of which the inhabitants now remaining on the island arc located. The Golden Rocket anchored on the opposite side from that upon which Selkirk lived, and there being a mountain to cross to reach the Robinson Crusoe abode, no one ventured to make the journey. The best landing is on the eastern side, but the water is twenty fathoms deep at the head of the bay, and in some places, so bold is the shore, that a boat tied by her painter and drifting to the limits, would be in seventy-five fathoms. The facilities for loading water at the island Capt. Pendleton represents to be not very good. The water is obtained from a number of never-failing rivulets trickling down over the rocks from the cloud-capped mountains. The casks must be taken on shore and filled, rolled back into the water and parbuckled into the boat. While the crew were at their work, the passengers rambled off in different directions to make discoveries. The Island is twenty miles long by about four in breadth. The land is very high, rising in rugged, precipitous peaks, one of them called Tunkcue, 3,500 feet above the level of the sea. The peaks are generally over-hung with clouds. The valleys are exceedingly fertile, the grass growing to the height of six or eight feet. Figs, strawberries, peaches and cherries •bound in their season. The Golden Rocket was there in the season of peaches, and the valleys and hill-sides were full of trees and they were loaded down with delicious fruit. Capt. Pendleton bought four barrels of the inhabitants, and the passengers about as many more. Strawberries flourish best in December and January. There are three remarkable caves in the sides of the hill facing the harbor, about thirty feet in length, twenty-five in width and about the same in height. The inhabitants now number but fourteen, of whom Messrs. Day and Kirkaldie, from Valparaiso, are the chief persons; they have been appointed overseers of the Island by the Chilian Government. Formerly a penal colony, numbering five hundred, was located here and the caves above-mentioned were used by them, but the project was found to be impracticable, and the convicts were taken back to the main land. An immense number of goats are running wild over the island, and an abundance of fish are taken on the coast. An English Friend's Advice.—John Bright, who is one of the mostsagacious and earnest of English statesmen, and who has been oneof the truest friends that the Union has found in England, describes our case in a very few words. He says in a letter which has just appeared, addressed to a Mr. Jewett: "If you are for the Union, and think it can be preserved by conciliating the South, 1 confess I am amazed. They have made war upon you, because they suspected that you would yield nothing more to them—are you to yield more under compulsion of the war, or because you can neither conquer the South, nor yet subsist as an independent State without her ? If you love slavery and wish to continue it, and if you think you can build up with honor a restored and united Republic by humbling yourselves to the South, I can only express my surprise at the dream which possesses you. You may separate—or you may fight out this contest and win—but to leave the slave still a slave, will exposi: you to the contempt of the civilized world. I applaud the proclamation of the President as docs every man in Europe who is not a foe to freedom, or moved by base hostility to the American Republic because it is a Republic, and because it is powerful." American paper. — The Anglican Standard Bearer.—No bishop or theologian has had so great an influence on the developcment and the destiny of the Established Church of England, as Lord Palmerston. Since he has been Prime Minister, he has nominated lo two Archbishoprics and nine Bishoprics in England, and to one Archbishopric and two Bishoprics in Ireland. The Church is divided into three chief parties, commonly designated as the High, the Low, and the Broad Church parties, each of which considers its dissent from the two other parties as vital and incapable of any reconciliation. The submission of tho Church to the State puts it in the power of the English Prime Ministers to make whatever party they like best predominant in the Church, by giving to it the Episcopal Soes.— Tribune. The Cow-Milker.-This remarkable Yan- kee notion, at the great exhibition in London, seems* to have attracted considerable attention : " Tho patent of the ' cow-milker,' which for some weeks has been the "lion" of the department, has been sold to Watkins & Keene, of Birmingham, for £5000, and a royalty to the original inventors; and it is stated that the firm have already received orders sufficient to cover the expenses of the patent, and that the machine is rapidly being adopted by all the great dairymen throughout the country. Ijundon Daily News. Here is a bit of English eccentricity. Mr. Queensly, t.he Cambridge sayan, a great admirer of the G reek poets, has given orders in his will that after his death his body shall be dissected and Ms skin shall be taken off and tanned in such a manner as to convert it into parchment, on which the Iliad of Homer shall then be copied, the singular MS. then to be deposited in the British Museum. — �15 THE FRIEND, FEBRUARY, 1863. UH'L. K. CASTLB. 11. W. SEVERANCE, ATJCTIOKTBEIT. AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, Fire-proof Store, Robinson's Building, HONOLULU. Will continue business at the new stand. QUEEN STREET, 318-ly At Ms late rooms, Queen Street. I. B. ATHBBTOB. —BOS. S. 00088. - Seamen's Chapel. AGENTS FOR Dr. Jaynes Medicines, Wheeler A- Wilson's Sewing Machines, Tin- New Knrland Mutual Lire Insurance Company, cash _- *tUm P—J fm■ 'I CHASE'S" 316-ly Ambrotype and Photographic I>R. J. MOTT SMITH, DEIMTIST. Offlce corner of Fort anil Hotel Streets. SAILOR'S HOME. CASTLE .V COOKE, Importersand Wholesale and Retail dealers In General Merchandise, in tbe Fireproof Store In King street, opposite the assets $-i,360,0u0, Raynolds, Dcvoe Pratt—lmporters and Manufacturers of Paints. Oil and Varnish, and Crystal Coal Oil, C. Van Home Co.'s Carriages and Carriage Materials. 336-ly J. 11. COLE, AUCTIONEEII, (SCCOKI9OB TO 1. r. IVBBCTT.) ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVBRTIB-.MI.irTB. ADVERTISEMENTS. 332-ly E. HOFFMANN, M. !>., Physician anil Surgeon, Makce's ninck, cornerQueenand Kaa '.VJtt-ly liumanu streets. GALLERY Next door to the Post Office—up stairs— over the Commercial Advertiser" "Printing Office. PICTURES TAKKN IN EVERY STILE. THE SAILORS' HOKE, BUILT AND Honolulu Sailors' Home owned by the onable prices. Society," has recently been placed under the manALSO ON HAND—k good assortment of FANCY CASES, PHYSICIAN AND SURCEON, FRAMES, agement of the undersigned. They hope, by strict 17-tf] Ire. H. 1.. QUASK. Late New York City Dispensary Physician, member of the attention and fidelity, to merit the patronage of the Medico Clilrurglcal College and of the Pathological Society seafaring community. Tbe House has 1 een built and of New York. fitted up in a style to suit the wants of Officers and o—ce at Dr. Judd'sDrug Store, on Fort Street. Residence In Nuuanu Valley, npiiotlte that'or E. O. Hall, Esq. 330-ly Seamen who are spending a few weeks on shore, or wish to remain for a single night, or a single meal. C. 11. WETMORE, M. I>. Shower Hath* on the Premises. Ship Masters and Agents, while putting their weaCONSULAR PHYSICIAN dr. SURGEON. sels under repairs, are respectfully invited to send To sick American Seamen, and general practitioner, their crews to the Home, where every attention will TAKEN THE STAND ON KAahumanu Street, over the shop formerly occupied by J. be paid to their comfort. HILO, HAWAII, 8. I. Lixikwood, opposite Bishop tr Co.'s bank, is now prepared to Officers' table, with lodging, per week,. 98 execute all orders for binding N. D.—Medicine Chests carefullyreplenished at the 6 Seamens' do. do. do. do. Pans phlrla, HILO DRUG STORE. 0-tf Illustrated Nrwapnpers, OAT, MRS. AND CAPTAIN Mag— -e.inv*. Managers. Honolulu, March 1,1861. M uaic, C. BREWER 2U, Old Books, 11. BTANGENWALD, M. D., esuch as Arobrotypes, Photographs, Melaineotypt* for Lockrs, kc, Landscaja-s, Views of Dwellings, —c, at reas- " -REMOVAL. GEORGE W. VOLI-Uni, BOOK-BINDER! HAVING *.r. General Merrhant and Agent for the sale of the products of the Particular attention paid to reblnding old and choice books. 3M-ly Hrewer Plantation. Mr. Y. having had many years experience in book-binding In all Its branches, hopes toreceive ushare of the business required in Honolulu. Orders from the other Islands, should be accompanied with J. particular directions, as to the style, and, If the work la tomatch volumes previously bound, a sample volume should be sent with the Job. 341-3m 8 111 I>K A I I.lf RAMS, LIFTING F«xc« ftp*. Pumps, Hath Tubs, Wash Stands, Water Closets, etc-. BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE rmm fitted up in the best manner. All work done at the MARINER. very lowest rates ami perfect satisfaction warranted. Workshop on King Street, in same building with Geo. C. D. N. FLITNER'S Watch and Jewelry 2 Siilers. JAMES O'DONNEEL, Practical House and Ship Plumber. lliliKil & BGRRILL, BCOCBttaoas to George W. Macy, KAWAIIIAB. HAWAII, Will continue the Oeneral Merchandise and Shipping buiine* at the above port, where they are prepared to furnish the Justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other recruits aa are required by whale ships at theshortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms. 320-ly CASTLE * COOKE, AGENTS FOR Wheeler & Wilson's SEWING MACHINES! AT Establishment, found in Kaahumanu street, will be the following works : Alm-maoks for 1862. Merchant's, Shipmaster's and Mechanic'sAssistant. Laws of the Sea. The Art of Sailmaking. —also— Ship's Compasses and Dividers. —ALSO— sasasAM new., cnas. h. lust Boston. h. 1. p. oabtsb, Honolulu. Honolulu. C. BREWER & CO., Commission & Shipping Merchants, Honolulu, Oaks, -REFER TO— Jobs. M. Boon, Esq., JambsHobbbwbu,, Ksq., f OsasLis Baiwia, Ksq., > 11. A. Pnacs, -si., liassas, Mcßoia s Mibbill, ) Chas. WoIOOTT Bkooka, Esq., J Hsaaas. Wat. Pustau Co., Msssas. Pssls, Udbsbll & Co El. I. New York. Boston. > ' - - 330-ly w_ n<.is<x> «--.™_w__». Hongkong. Manila. *■ D. 0. -IVSB. O. BsaaiiL mcRVER & MERRILL, Commission Merchants Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes. -ID —ALSO— Chronometers and Chronometer Watches. AUCTIONEERS, —also— AQKNTB OF TBI English Charts of North and South Pacific. —also— Line of Honolulu Packets. Regular Dispatch A great variety of other articles useful to the Istands, Mariner. —AND— XT All freight arriving In transitu for the Sandwich received and forwarded by the "Regular Dispatch Una', Many ornamental articles, including Breast Pins, will beor oo—air—iioa. rasa Rings, Cups, &c, Ac. Particular attentionpaid to forwarding and transhipment ot Particular attention given to repairing and rating merchandise, sale of whalemen's bills, and other exchaaga, In. surance of merchandise and specie under open policies, sappy Chronometers. ng wtialeships, chartering ships, etc. BIBLE, BOOK and TRACT DKPOSITORR, 117 and 110 California street, BAILOR'S HOME, HONOLULU. asra—to: I BOOKS AND TRACTS, in the English, Captain B Y. Blow, Messrs. C Haswsa tr Co., J Tlonololu. MACHINE HAS ALL THE LATEST SwedFrench, German, Welsh, Portuguese, impiove—enta, and, In.addition to former premiums, was awarded the highest prise above all European and American m and Spanish languages. These books are offered for sale, at cost prices, by the Hawaiian Bible and Hewing Machines at the World's Exhibition in PARIS In 1861 and at the Exhibition in London In 1862. Societies, but furnished Tract Theevidence of the superiority of this Machine is bund In the GRATUITOUSLY TO SEAMEN. MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMrecord of lv sales. In 1861— Also, Offioe of The Friend, bound volumes for A The drover Baker Company, Boston, PERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND received. Subscriptions The Florence Company, Massachusetts, sale. GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, The Parker Company, Connecticut, B.—Seamen to vessels "off belonging lying N. J. M. Singer «/ Co., New York, be with books and papers, by on," will and PUBLISHED supplied AND EDITED BY Finkle Lyon, " " calling at the Depository, from 12to 8 o'clock P.jM. Cuss. W. Uowland, Delaware, SAMUEL C. DAMON. 8. C. DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain. M. Greenwood k Co., Cincinnati, 0., THIS BIBLES, THE FRIEND: - * N. 8. 0. Perkins, Norwalk, 0., Wilson H. Smith, Connecticut, sold 18,660, whilst the Wheeler Wilson Company, of Bridgeport, madeand sold 10,726 during the same period. II tf XT Pleats* Call a-d Ktawiir. - BOUND VOLUMES THE FRIEND, FROM I gift to 1 862Vor aale by th< Publisher-Price tl per vol-sssr, together. bound OF TERMS: One copy, per annum, Two copies, Five copies, " ... ... - - - 9_.00 8.00 6.00 �THE FRIEND. FEBRUARY. 1863. 16 About two years ago, the following lines were published in the Polynesian. We have never learned the writer's name, but whoever was the author, we should be glad to rend frequent communications from his pen in our island periodicals. We think if the present liquor-law is declared unconstitutional, and the law abolished, the poet will very soon be called upon to pen a dirge over the doomed Hawaiians. President Lincoln's Proclamation of January 1st, 1863. By the President of tbe United States, etc.— Whebkas, On the 22d day or September, 1862, a proclamation was issued by the President of tbe United States, containing among other thing* the following—to wit: That on she Ist of Jan- uary 1863,all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall be in rebellion against the United States, shall, henceforth and forever, be free, and To Kamehameha I. the Executive Government of the United States, and naval authorities the including military Fbdb Ohb or His Rics. thereof, will recognise and maintain the freedom Shade of honor'd ancestor, surnamed the Great** my and do no act or aots to rewill of such persona, First of a name Illustrious made by thee ;By thee and the Fates omnipotent,—'twas thine press such persons, or any of them, in any effort To see the thresholds of two ages open, they may make for their actual freedom ; and And toneand glorious, like the Morning Star, that the Executive will on the Ist day of JanuTo reign in tbe portala of the dawn ; —to see The ancient might of all thy dynastii-s ary aforesaid issue a proclamation designating the Depart with all Its mysteries, all its gloom. States and part of States, if any, in which the And all its grandeur—taking to the Shades in shall be rebellion therein respectively j Many a brave and noble souluntutor'd, people Worthy ofbrotherhood and rule with thee against the United States, and the fact that any i And bearing with thee, worthy the ln-qu.it. State or people thereof shall on that day be in good their strong manly instincts, now to meet All faith represented in Congress by members chosen And merge with the gentler traits of heaven In thee Bo with one hand waving away the shadows thereto oy a majority of qualified voters in such Of all thy father's faiths, and their traditions, States shall, in the absence of strong countervailTheir savage Impulses and cruel passions, that But holding still their earnestnesi of purpose, ing testimony, be deemedconclusive evidence Their iron will, capacity for action. resuch State or the people thereof are not in And stubbornness toreign, thoudidst reschjforth bellion against the United States: Thy other hsnd. with childlike faith, and welcome And usher in and place before thy people Now thkrkkoek, I, Abraham Lincoln, PresiTheir future llopr. So when theraging sea dent of the United States, by virtue of the power Is lash'd by hurricanes and torn by rocks, Where the vast roll of the Pacirlc roars in me vested as Commander-in-Chief of the army Against thesestorm-beat northernbluffs and headlands, the rebellion against time of actual and navy in Subsides to leeward into gentle ripples Government of the United States, as a tit and That softly break upon the coral beach for measure said resuppressing Witts sleepy murmur, bathing children's feet :— necessary war Bo didst thou then abandon i he rude shocks, bellion, do, on this Ist day it January, 1863, Turmoil aud chaos of heathenism, and come and in accordance with my purpose to publish To dwellwith the calmer wor;d, whose Isr advance of 100 days from Would teach thy people pence. my proclamation after a period Fourth of thy Name, succeedingby the grace order, dethe date ot the first above-mentioned Of Ood to this inheritance, I strive, signate the following States and parts of States Have striven and will, hire to maintain the charges Bequeathed by thee in no light mood,—to hold, therein, the people whereof respectively are at With all the strength I may, thy native force this day in rebellion against the United States, to Of thought and purpose.—Yet I grieve ! 1 grieve To see our ancient stalwart race decline, be tbe following, to wit: And shrink and wither in despite of sll Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, (excepting the The better tearhinga aud the better will. The vigor Plaquemine, Barnard, Jefferson, St. parishes of Of the old time is gone ! Enervate both In brain and body, they are not the people to St. John, St. Charles, Ascension, Assumption, Who fought with thee and cheered thee on battle, Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Mary, St. Martin und Who draw green plenty from their bounteous land, New Orleans, including the oity of New Orleans,) Ran o'er the mountains awift as summer shadows. And in the deep,'gainst fishes, won therace. Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South They sicken and they die. I grieve ! I grieve ! Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, (except 48 Over the wasting land once green with crops. Now mark'd by silence and the grass grown ridges ;— counties, designated as Western Virginia,'' and The merry fields of old wheredance and song the other counties of Berkeley, Accomac, NorthAndhealthful games cheer'd on the dsily toil Princess York, Anne, Elisabeth City, ampton, Till toll was pastime. They are silent now. Portsmouth,) only from some solitary hut Norfolk and Or the cities of including Comes a low wail or feeble strain of song, which excepted parts are for the present left preOr meaningless and melancholly hymn. cisely as if this proclamation were not issued. The spirit of our fathers Is not here | The goodly forms erect and velvet sklnn d, And by virtue of the power and for purpose Valiant in war, playful In peace and love. aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons The pride and beauty of their Islandhome, and Aremiaaing,and thenation droops. held as slaves within these designated States, 1 et still the sliver fringe and broad blue sea parts of States, are and henceforth shall be free; Knaircle us; the same loud rolling surf,the same and that the Executive Government of the United O'er whichmy fathers frolick'd, beau Incessant grand pulsations, and the mountains States, including the naval and military authorishe, only heaven aa ever,— Loom high In ty, will recognize and maintain the freedom of The Implacable Pele, feela the touchof age, such persons. And vomits (orth her wrath In feebler ■?*"»•• Oh King' 'tisknown that thoo didst love thy people. Ana I hereby enjoin upon the people so deThen, If it may be, visit them once more!one draught violence, to from all free, clared to be abstain (In formallow'd by Heaven.) Breathe Of thy old vigor forth over the land. unless in necessary self-defense; and I recomAnd pray lor it io thy abiding place. mend to them that in all cases, when allowed, Wherever that maybe i and pray for me, That I may govern worthy of my race. they labor faithfully forreasonable wages. House up my people from their baneful trance. And 1 further declare and make known that d And in the appointed time join rtnabasli such persons of suitable condition will be reMy crowned ancestors. ceive-in to the armed service of theUnited States, Hawaii,"firth January, 18*31. to garrison the forts, positions, stations and other places, and to man Teasels of all sorts, in said PASSENGERS. service. a I which is believed to be sincerely Upon this, Fro. BA, £l Q Constitution, the an act of justice, warranted by upon military necessity, 1 invoke the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of T Darny, Ahoe, Jao, Oen, Ac>!,a J~: ,,_,IA_per Morning Star, Almighty God. La witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused tbe seal of the United States to b* •___■_. Atl, Manquio Ahong, Ac v»»*/L Jan. SO-0 Hadley, C ■ Data) at the City of Washington on the Ist day Prom Bab Fbascisoo—par "«^rYanaee, „-«_ Jan. Ja-Capt W P Manof January, A. D., 1863, and of the Indepen- Cotter. Frank Nlva. dence of the United States of America the 87th w'„ o year. M Abraham Lincoln. Prmident. . ' . " <^" J2£?s£ ir,_»o-{^^ 0,,_o jao. , w^ev"?.! By Wm H Sswisn, Seorctasy of state. rerw r^•wp:u^. wTwTer^. MARINEJOURNAL. PORT OF HONOLULU, S. I. ARRIVALS. . Jui. J—Am bark Comet, Smith, IS days from San Francisco. 9—Am ich Olivia, Redfleld, 17 days from Sao Francioco. 20—Am bark Yankee, Taylor, 10 days from San Francisco 22—Prussian steamship Scotland, 1200 tons, Stannard, 12 days fromSan Francisco in route for Hongkong, came inside. Sailed again same day. 23—Am bark Richmond, Bliss, 164 days fm New Bedford. DEPARTURES. Jan. I—Haw brifr Waitua, Schol, forBremen. 3—Haw bk Kathleen, Campbell,forSydneyriaPalmyra I. 6—Am wh ship Milton, Halsey, for M'est'd and Ochotsk. <S—Am ship Angara, Milieu, fur Valparaiso. 10—Am brig Morning Star, Qelett.for the Guano Island* aud the Micronesian group. 12—Britishbark Damietta, Lovell, for Hongkong. 13—Am ich Olivia, Redfleld, forLahaina. 19—Dutchship Galilei, van der Hey, for Batavia. 20—Am wh bk Martha, Cornell, for Talcah.uanoandhome 26—-Am bark Comet, Smith, for San Francisco. 26—Am wh bk Isaac Howland, I*ong, Westward & Arctic. MARRIED. HisHiNOKk—Smith—At the residence of the bride* father, Honolulu, on Thursday evening, Dec. 31, by Rev. Eli Corwin. John A. ll«uulnger, Surveyor of the port of Honolulu, to PnacillaB, second daughter of J.H. Smith, Esq., or this city. Lovi—Melville—At the Cathedral,by the Right Kevereud the Lord Bishop of Honolulu, Jan. 1, 1803, William Love, of Honolulu, to Letitia Mary Melville, of Sao .rancisco. Vacchan—O'Nkill—At the Catholic Cathedral, Jan. 4.1803, hy the Right Kevereud Bishop Malgret, Mr. James Vaughan to Mary, second daughter of J. O'Neill, Esq all of Honolulu. Cartir—Hbmpstsad—ln Honolulu, Jan. 10, by Rev. S. 0. Damon. Mr. feamuel M. Carter to Mrs. Harriet L. Hempntead. , DIED. Ladd—On Monday, 19th Inst., at 9 A. M., at her residence on Nuu.mii Koad, Mrs. Abigail Ladd, aged 73, formerly of Concord, New Hampshire. Burrows—At Palaau. Molokal, Jan. IT, Charles, son of J. W. and Helen Burrows,aged 8 days. J_r New London papers please copy. Pikrpont—At Murphy's, Calaveras county, Nov. 18th, 1862, of measles, Mr*. Maria Plerpont, wife of Rev. James Picrpont. Mrs. Plerpont, whose death surprises us so, was a daughter ofRev. Sheldon Dibble, one of the first,and most devoted missionaries to the Sandwich Islands, author of that immortal volume upon ■ Missions." Mrs. P. came to Californiawithher husband In the Spring of 1863, and during all these nine years of ministerial labor in many trying circumstances, has sustained him by her own remarkable faith iv tiod. Her life, especially in the latter years, has been an example of singular piety, and hence, by Divine grace, she approached Its close in perfect peace. In the full assurance of Christian hope. Her last hours were spent trying to win souls to Jesus. She called stranger* to her bed-side, and begged them to be Christians. She sent a dying request to the congregations, with whom she had never been able to worship, that "they should turn to the glorious Though ht-r health for several years was very deli Saviour cate, her wh"le life was a sweet, acceptable sacrifice to Christ, to be remembered by her three orphan children, and all who saw her on earth.—Pacific. Cloud—At Kalnaliu, North Kona, Hawaii, Dec. 28, at tha residence of CharlesHall, Esq., of consumption, Mr. WlLLani Cloud, a native or Ipiwicn, England, aged about 36 year*. Mr. Cloud came to Kona a few montha ago, from California, in the last stages of disease, and was carefully attended by Mr. Hall and family up to bis last moments. Travis—AtKailua, Kona, Hawaii, from injuriesreceived by the premature explosion of a blast, Jan. 14, Mr. John Nelson Travis, a native of the State of New York, bat long a resident of these islands, aged about 40 years. Mr.T. leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death. Makis—On the 17thinstant, of measles, at tbe residence of James Make*, Esq., of llupalakua. East Maui, Matilda, aged 11 months, infant daughter of Mr. George N. Makes, recently of Sacramento, California. 87 Sacramento Union please copy. Hamjuaov—At the U. 8. Hospital, Honolulu, January 22d. John Harrison, aged 60. The deceasedwas discharged from the Braganza." He was an Englishman. Richards—ld Honolulu, December 4th, 1863, Mrs. Boss, Richards, after a long and distressing illness. She came to the islands a dressmaker from California. She has friends residing in New York and New Jersey. Powrrh—In Honolulu, December 4th, 1862. Samuel Powers. He was a very old colored man, and for many years had been a faithful servant in the fAmity of the late Captain Penballow. " " Information Wanted! Respecting Robert Leßop McGinnyt. He bails from Balti- more, and was on board the "Silver tttar" when she was wrecked upon a guano island In IBM. He returned to Honolulu, bat since thatdate no intelligence baa been received from him. An/ Information will be tnankJulljr received by his mother Mrs. Elisabeth JaneMcGino/s, ofNew Orleans, or bj the Editor. Respecting, Arnold K. Austin, of Providence, R. 1., who left the ship Rodman, about 1862, at Honolulu. Perhaps Cape. Spencer may recall this man. If so, please communicate with Mrs. C. R. Austin of Prtvridenee or editor of the Friend � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1863) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1863.02.02 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863.02.02 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/2cf3337c5db36fb763648d5a68ea5801.pdf 8b596cad21a37a4ff7e8b2b75af9ad68 PDF Text Text TF HE RIEND 39tteStws,«ri.J2, 9f.f.| CONTENTS For Mint fh, 1803. Dr. AnJcrsoirs Visit Admiral Mm Bille's Kepnrt Bishop Cnlenso Two Collegian* Dr. (lutliri.-, the Scottish Tvi-tuttller...Bishop <>f Mauritius Yankee Bailor in China.... Kdltor*i Table .Marine Journal, \c . - PiOK. 1* 18, 19 -° -** .'^l ■ ~% JJ -* THE FRIEND, 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- - {©ft Series, f101.20. HONOLULU, MARCH 2, 1863. 17 " 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 19 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 �THE FRIEND, MARCH, 1863. 20 -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. �21 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. �23 THE FRIEND, MARCH, 18 63. ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVBRTISBreiIirTS. ADVERTISEMENTS. J. H. COLE, AUCTIOIw-8811, General Merchant and Agent for the sale of the product! of the 824-ly Brewer Plantation. C. BREWER 3d, SAILOR'S HOME. (SUCCESSOR TO A.P. KVfcRKTT.) 316-ly At his late rooms, Queen Street. H. W. SEVERANCE, ATJCTIORTEEIT. AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, BAM'L. N. CASTLS. 316-ly DR. J. MOTT SMITH, 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 l'HtMJ»hl< 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., \ \ 11. A. Prikck, K> i Mrssks Mcßckr fc Merrill, > Cuas. Wolcott Brooks, hsq., J Missas. Wm. Postau & Co Mrssrs. Pkklk, Hcbbrll & Co JAMES J. O'DOIVIVLLL, 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 M 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. " 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 useful to the —AND— Mariner. Many ornamental articles, including Breut Pins, Rings, Cups, Ac, &c. Chronometers. given to repairing and rating BOUND VOLUMEB FRIEND, FROM 184ft t. 1868— i\VforTHE \J sate by the Publisher—Prlre tl per ralaase, GRATUITOUSLY TO THE SEAMEN. FRIEND^ A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TEMPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY SAMUEL C. DAMON. TERMS: - - One copy, per annum, "... Two copies, Fire copies, • - • *^SJ *>9P 8.00 �24 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. I Bus' " " 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. " " 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. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1863) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1863.03.02 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863.03.02 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/d8dbf48d52154de47736f026b094b105.pdf c59e09a9baa6a51d2215e37c332d1a41 PDF Text Text THF E RIEND 25 gt.4.! HONOLULU. APRIL I, 1863. the 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 I'A08. 25 '26 26 26 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 30 32 THE FRIEND. U'RII, 1, 1863. 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 �THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1863. 26 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 : 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 !' " - �27 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. �28 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,) Nawahlna, Kawaihae Lele, Makuakane K. Kaalialama, Kallleleele T. Walokalehua Kamiol, Kaluna, Aa-alua, Kalllksnl, Kalawaia, Kalakunlai, Kanaloa, Kaholokahlkl Kaal, Kanokoa, Nalua, N. Kelkenul Kapehs, Psele. Fund, in the Kuo- 121JKoko 13J Makaa, 12iKukunr, 13IKaubie 1*..Mi", 13IKoo 60IKapule, 26SKik.u, 12tKeaka, 36SKaluna, IS1 Puaanui 12iKalllkes, 18I I'alm-J 12! Mahoe ISI Kahaolenui, 12I Kahili 60IKekumu MI Kaumeli lau fc Ana, 12!Moi ISI l-alupalu 12! Kralanalirl<, 26 Kuapuhi, 25] i 36>|Kauakehaikuli 26.iKaelemakulc, 26.Muli.ai 131Kukahekahe 12 Pupuk'iiul, 13uPaaoao, 12iNaiwl IS!Maka. 121Ikeole,. •••• IS!Napua, 1211Mamakakaua, Kahlanwe, 13.J. W. 121Kshawala 18;1Haataaa, > : 26| Waipio, Hawaii, *«r, 28.18M. 13 18 13 13 36 13 IS 11 IS 13 36 18 12 18 13 13 10 13 18 08 13 18 11 IS 26 13 IS 11 18 11 1» 12 IS 12 a* 26 •*• �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 _ Sd~ SAM'L. ■. CASTLE. I. B. ATBIBTOI. CASTLE Importersand Wholesale and Retail dealers In General Merchandise, in the Fireproof Store in King street, opposite tbe Seamen's Chapel. AGENTS FOR Dr. Jaynes Medicines, Wheeler 4- Wilson's Sewing Machines, TheNew England Mutual Life Insurance Company, cash assets 52,360,000, w Reynolds, Devoe A Pratt—lmporters and Manu'acturersof Paints. Oil and Varnish, and Crystal Coal Oil, C. Van Home A Co.'s Carriages and Carriage Materials. * CASTLE COOKE, Y. EVERETT.) 315-ly SEWING MACHINES! 11I1ISMACHINE HAS ALL THE LATEST impiovcmetits,and, in.additiou to former premiums, was awarded the highest prise above all European and American Sewing Machines st the World's Exhibition In PARIS in 1881, 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, DR. J. MOTT SMITH, ■ Finkle A: Lyon, Cllas. W. llowland,Delaware, X>333XTTIST. M. Urecnwood A Co., Cincinnati, 0., 332-ly OlBoe corner ot Fort nnd Hotel Streets. N. S. C. Perkins, Norwalk, 0., W_oa ll* Smith, Connecticut, ls.oiici, whilst the Wheeler A Wilson Company, of Bridgesold HOFFMANN, I>., M. E. ma«le and sold 19,7_ during the same period. port, Kaa Physician and Surgeon, Makee'sBlock, corner Queenand } r Pleaae Call nnd K.xnmim-. 11 tl Itiu-ly humanu streets. — " 11. STANCENWALD, M. D., 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 C. 11. WETMORE, M. D. PHYSICIAN &. SURGEON, HILO, HAWAII, 8. I. N. 11.—MedicineChests carefully replenished at the 6-tf HILO DRUG STORE. _ 1. A. r. CAETEE, Boston. C. BREWER & CO., Commission - Shipping Merchants, Honolulu. Oi.hu, 11. I. -EMIR TO— New York. Joan. M. Hood, Ksq JamieHi'bnew ci.l, Ksq., } Boston. Cbablbs Bbeweb, Ksq.,> 11. A. Pbirci, Bsi., Macaws. Mcßiee Meheill, I •>__-,__ 8 r nel,co OBiS. WotOOTT BsoOES, Esq., ( Hongkong. Mcasas. Wm. Pustad at Co Oo Manila. Messes. Peels, Hubbell _"" > * * MO-ly »» JAMES J. O'DON V 111. 1., Practical House and Ship Plumber. 1 'fl-V j9M 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,. 96 o Seamens' do. do. do. do. CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT, Managert. Honolulu, March 1,1861. •> 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. LLEI% A. KKKKILL, ■rjccßsaoES to G-eorge "W. Macy, — 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. [T-tfJ Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes. : " _ Chronometers and —— — —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. lIcRUEIt i_ HA * 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 : I VINO TAKEN THE STAND ON X A Ahumanu street, orer the store of Bolles A Co., opposite Captain B I. Baow, 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. A Hj aW.!.— .■ j. M PICTURES CHAB. H. I.I'KT Honolulu. J, -—I'm —™l SS6-ly Wheeler & Wilson's 11. W. SEVERANCE, ATJCTIONBBH, Honolulu. - IMOS. S. 00011 COOKE, 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. J 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. TERMS: - On* oopy, per annum, ««..-• Two copies, Fire copies, it." ±m -™ �THE FRIEND, APRIL, 1863. 32 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." : 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 .10 00 '.'.'.'.'.'.'. *., JJ 4 60 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 c 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, « •, « = , - 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. J : • - , 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 , - , — 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. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1863) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1863.04.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863.04.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/7cccb80cd655209d0e488b13fd3e0521.pdf b5d0627279bb1c11f5ea27c74ec94e43 PDF Text Text THF E RIEND. HONOLULU. MAY I, 1863. St*Sim,Swill, IM.J Boston or Coville [Ebon is the native name] CONTENTS For Mny, 18(13. 11. Iter that Ten, Ate Mssa MaYs Bswsrl Pins. ■ > 30• r '' M Masked Combatants, Island of bbSBB When will the War Ml • Surveying vessels needed in the I'aeific Letters from Messrs. Doane and Snow, Marsha!! Islands. Xc, News from bbbßßbSsSSbs New Hawaiian IMcllmuiry Editorial lie DbSBB Marine Journal, Ac., ' ) 30 M 30 37 37,38 38 40 " 4 40 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 {JDlbStriM, 33 »»1.20. 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- 35 THE FRIEND, MAY, 18 63. 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. [to be cormwcED.] �THE FRIEND, MAY, 1863. 36 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, �1863. 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*. �38 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 " ,. �39 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 AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, J. B. ATHEBTOX. AMOS. S. COOKS CASTLE A- COOKE, Importers and Wholesaleand Retail dealers in Oeneral Merchandise, in the Fireproof Store in Kiug street, opposite the Seamen's Chapel. AGENTS FOR I>r. .laynes Medicines, Wheeler w Wilson's Sewing Machines, The New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, cash assets li,illJO,ooo, ltaynolds, Devoe Ai Pratt—lmporters and Manufacturers of Paints. Oil and Varnish, and Crystal CoalOil, C. Van Home ft Co.'a Carriages and Carriage Materials. 834-1 y AT Fire-proof Store, Robinson's Building, 318-ly J. 11. COLE, jsI.XJCTIOJXT'EJSK. p. SAILOR'S HOME. BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR THE MARINER. D. N. FLITNER'S Wntch and Jewelry 11. W. SEVERANCE, ATJOTIONBBH., (hccckssor to a. At his late rooms. Queen Street. c. BRIiWER Sd, SAH'L. N. GAdTLC. ADVERTISEIYIENTS. Will continuebusiness at the new stand. APVERTISErtIBM-TS. Oeneral Merchantand Agent lor tin sale of the products of the Brewer Plantation. 824-1/ and the present hour, and leave the mysterious future to Him with whom all things future are as though this very moment present. We have enjoyed Mr. Cook's visit very much. He will doubtless report us fully." O.I'KEN STItEET, HONOLULU. .ADVERTISEMENTS. Establishment, in Kiiahuiiianu street, will lie found the following works Almanacks for 18G2. Merchant's, Shipmaster's and Mechanic's Assistant. Laws of the Sea. The Art of Sailmaking. : — —ALSO Ship's Compasses and Dividers. bvrrbtt.) 315-ly —ALSO— — Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes. DR. J. MOTT SMITH, —also Chronometers and Chronometer Watohes. DENTIST. —AI.Bo— English Charts of North and South Pacific. 332-ly Office corner of Fort and Hotel Streets. —ALSO— E. lIOFFMANN, M. !>., Phyelclan and Surgeon, Mukee'sBlock, corner Queen and Kaa ."i-'O-ly liumanu Ittejßtß. 11. STANt. i:\WALI), M. I)., AND SURCEON, PHYSICIAN City Dispensary Physician, member of the Late New York Medico Chlrurglcal College and of ihe Pathological Society of New York. Offlcu at l»r. Jndd'sProp, Store, on Fort Street. Residence In Nuuanu Valley, opposite that of E. O. Hall, Esq. 330-ly C. 11. WETMOBE, M. D. PHYSICIAN Sl SURGEON, HILO, HAWAII, 8. I. N. B—Medicine Chests carefullyreplenished at the 6-tf HILO DRUG STORE. SBBBMAN FECK, GEORGE W. VOEEIJIfI, - Honolulu. Oahu. 11. I. —REFER TO— New York. Jobs. M. Hood, Esq., Jamesllobsewell,Ksq.,l Boston. Es<i., > Cbublbs Bbbwbb, > H. A. Pribcb, Es-)., Mebbill, „ »..„.■.„ I Ibsbsbs. Mcßuer ft franclsco. Chas. Wolcott Baooas, Esq., j Co., Hongkong. Messrs. Wm. Postac ft Manila. Mbksbs. Pbblb, Hubbbll ft Co Particular attention paid to rebinding 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 re- quired In Honolulu. Orders from the other Islands should be accompanied with particular directlona aa to the atyle, and if the work is to match volumes previously bound, a sample volume should be sent * Wilson's COOKE, AGENTS FOR Wheeler & SEWING MACHINES! to George "W. Macy, KAWAIHAK. HAWAII, Will continue the Oeneral Merchandiseand Shipping busines at the above port, where they are prepared to furnish the justly celebrated Kawaihae Potatoes, and such other re cruita as are required by whale ships at the shortest notice, 320-ly and on the most reasonable terms. BIBLE, BOOK and TRACT DEPOSITORR SAILOR'S HOME, HONOLULU. T>IBLEB, BOOKS AND TRACTS, in the English, tj French, Portuguese, German, Welsh, Swedish and Spanish languages. These books are offered for sale, at cost prices, by the Hawaiian Bible and Tract Societies, but furnished GRATUITOUSLY TO SEAMEN. MACHINE HAS ILLTHK LATEST ImpiovemenU,and, in-additlon to former premiums, was awarded the highest prise above all European and American Sewing Machines at the World's Exhibition la PARIS In IMI, and at the Exhibition in London in 18S2. The evidence ofthe superiorityof this Machinela found In the record or Its sales. In Idol The Orover Baker Company, Boston, The Florence Company, Massachusetts, Tbe ParkerCompany, Connecticut, J. M. Sinter t, Co., New York, " Flnkle A Lyon, Cnas. W. Howland, Delaware, 0., Co., Cincinnati, Greenwood at M. N. 8. C. Perkins, Norwalk, 0., Wilson H. Smith, Connecticut, sold 18,660, whilst the Wheeler a Wilson Company, at Bridge port, madeand sold 19,726 during the same period. 11 if D* Please Call asd Exaaalae. — * " Also, Office of The Friend, bound volumes for sale. Subscriptions received. N. B.—Seamen belonging to vessels lying "off BOUND VOLUMES and on," will be supplied with books and papers, by A kl' THE FRIEND. PROM 184ft (• 1868from 8 12 o'olook.P.jM. at the to calling Depository, -\W for sale by tbe Publisher—Price %I star velaaae, 3. C. DAMON, Seamen's Chaplain. i bound together I CHASE'S Ambrotype and Photographic GALLERY Next door to the Post Office—up stairs— over the " Commercial Advertiser" Printing Office. STYLE. Newspapers, Music, Old Books, alec.. Ac. CASTLE BERRILL, scocassoas to execute with the Job. 330-ly «fc ft Books, Pamphlets, Honolulu. > the store Bank, is liindiiig Commission & Shipping Merchants, " EEMOVAL. BOOK-BINDER! C. BREWER & CO., \ I. 1. i: Chronometers. TAKEN THEITANDON KAAof Bolles Co., opposite humanu street, over HAVING all orders for Co.'s now prepared Hawaii & R. A. P. CABTRR, Honolulu. A great variety of other articles useful to the —AND— Mariner. Many ornamental articles, including Breast Pins, Rings, Cups, &c, tie. Particular attention given to repairing and rating SAILORS' HOME, BUILT AND Honolulu Sailors' Home owned by the Society," has reoently been placed under the management of the undersigned. They hope, by strlot attention and fidelity, to merit the patronage of the seafaring community. The House has I een built And fitted up in s 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 vessels under repairs, are respeotfully invited to send their crews to the Home, where every attention will be paid to their comfort. *6 Officers' table, with lodging, pesßweek,. 6 Seamens'do. do. do. do CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT, Managers. Honolulu, March 1, 1861. THE TAKEN IN EVERY PICTURES esuch as Ambrotypea, Photographs, Melalneotypei for Landscapes, Views of Dwellings, Ac, at reasftc, Locals, ""aLSO ON HAND—A good assortment of FANCY CASES, H. L. UHAtI. IT-*] FRAMES, Ire. D. 0. J- 0. BBBBIIL B'BOBB. IVIcRUER & MERRILL, Commission Merchants AUD AUCTIONEERS, AGENTS OF TUB Regular Dispatch Line of Honolulu Packets. XT All freight arriving In transitu for the Sandwich Islands, will be received and forwarJed by the Regular Dispatch Line", fees or OOMMISSIOS. Particular attention paid toforwarding and transhipment ol merchandise, sale of whalemen's bills, and other exchaage, In, surance ofmerchandise and specie under open policies, suppy ng whaleshtps, chartering ships, etc. 117 and 119 California street, airaa to i Captain B F.Bsow, I __w_ ) Messrs. C Bbbwbb *> Co., " iBS 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. 1 �40 : 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. , 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. " 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. , 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. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1863) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1863.05.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863.05.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/d0e46cd748c531af05ed055d7a0795be.pdf e6abba167dee3b503cd943c4561ecbf6 PDF Text Text THF E RIEND HONOLULU, Hetß Merits, D01.12, $s. 0.l CONTENTS Kor Jl.m*. I NliU. Bi.tio|» CotSMSO, New linok ixiticol better to Harry Steal (In- War, PtaUy.TBS ssaka in the 9rtSS Shakespeare1! oplulon vi* Wine,.. Letters Iron the i al "f War Colored Straw., \c, Civility Is a Fartsusa, &c, AdTertleeraeiiii I't.ttry, Marine News, kc — , Pair. O 41, 42 43 43 44 44.45 ** ** 47 48 T II E F X lEN D. .lIFNK 1. 1H63. 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. 41 {©IflSttits, ©Hi. 20. 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! sectarian whim or crotchet, and the result is, they so distort the face of truth that she canDonations.—Freewill offerings for gratuitous not be recognized even by her friends. distribution of the Friend, from A. S. C, $5 00 The book now under consideration is 5 00 , • IVom Capt. evan■•<■<• 3 00 strictly evangelical, and yet it is the could wish a We of French writer. 8 00 gelism Rev. £. Bond, Kohala, and America* English it be read might by $10 00 For support of Chapel, from .... - - -- �THE FRIEND, JUNE, I sti 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 . �THE X 11. W. SEVERANCE, ATJOTIOIUBBR, AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, ADVERTISEMENTS. apvurtisbmbitts. CHASE'S SAILOR'S HOME. Ambrotype and Photographic GALLERY Fire-proof Store, Robinson's Building, nana rub, Honolulu. Will continue business at the new stand. 316-ly J. 11. COLE, AUOTIONBEn, (SCCCKBSOB TO A- P. KVKRBTT.) 115-ly At his late rooms. Queen Street. DR. J. MOTT SMITH, Next door to the' Post Office—up stairs— over the " Commercial Advertiser" Printing Office. 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TERMS: per annum, Two copies, " FW# ooptes, One copy, • •/'OO �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 FOUND. " � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1863) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1863.06.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863.06.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/6c588ee71ecacff8e11322c6dc31e783.pdf 6868c093c1dc7a6f6a6b61bf3dc1da4d PDF Text Text 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, Paob. 49 40 49, 60 »0 50, 63 63 64 64 66 THEJULY FRIEND. 1863. 3, 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 49 {(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 �THE FRIEND, JULY, 1803. 50 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. , " �51 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»- �THE FRIEND, JULY, 1863. 52 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.. «. 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 �53 THE FRIEND, JULY, 1863. 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. I �THE FRIEND,JULY, 1863. 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 " " " " " " " " " " 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. . „ »...„IMW 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. — > � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1863) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1863.07.03 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863.07.03 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/cfaf38eb5cd659f871015dcabb93cbe3.pdf ac913c4a483957dd34f8739fb8b055d0 PDF Text Text 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- , • 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. ADVEHTISEMEWTS. Mtar, Honolulu. SBESMIM AND COMMISSIOi\ MERCHANT, Fire-proof Store, Robinson'ti Building, Commission (80CCESSOB TO A. T. KVKRKTT.) N. D „ , f^ ■ MO-ly 371-ly JOIMy C. H. WETMORE, M. I>. PHYSICIAN fc SI'RCEOX, HILO, HAWAII, S. I. B-tf Shipping Merchants, Honolulu. Oahu, 11. I. RKKKII TO— Johs. M. Hooti, Ksq New York. •IiMESIICNNKWKLL, MCJ.,) Cuaki.es Bkkwrk, Ksq., > Boston. J 11. A. PrIKCE, Messrs. Mcßuks fc Msrkill, > San Kranolsco "anoisco. 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 _ SAILOR'S HOME. B. 1. F. CABTEB, — 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. " HAVING — Medicine Chests carefully replsntshed at the HILO I>RTT(. STORE. CHASE'S Ambrotype and Photographic GALLERY I I I I I I Xcxt door to the Post Office—up stairs— ; 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. .«_. CASES, ALSO ON HAND—A Rood assortment ofFANCY H- E* Cgvllß. FRAMES, «/<:. 17- tfl _ 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. *■■ o- «««»ttL 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. — of other articles BIBLEB, —ALSO Particular attention given to repairing and rating Chronometers. CASTLE * 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., . 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 — " " GRATUITOUSLY TO SEAMEN. 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, BOUND VOLUMES sir it TO l Massrs. O Baswss s> Co., I J FRIEND, ,S_\ 546 FROM 1 THE lor sale by th* Publisher—Prlo* %1 per Or sx*_l togstart. to " " ™TfIiIEND : A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TBtPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, EDITED BY PUBLISHED AND SAMUEL C. DAMON. TERMS : One oopy, per IBBt— tolosbo, " "" " 117 and 119 California(treat, 96 6 do. do. do. CAPTAIN AND MRS. OAT, Managers. Honolulu, March 1, 1861. Seamens' do. MARINER. I Two copies, FiTeoopias, annum " . • *jm • ..•••?»■ �I'lin FRIEND, A I 64 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. (. I ST . I S I 3. 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- - * __ 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. — 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 - — — 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 96W tender sympathy. Ah ! war is not all pomp Dr. Stangcnwald.... t> OC '• " " and glitter, with gleaming of banners and Rer. B. W. Parker.. 6 Ot] 6 OC Bethel, from Dr. Siangenwald " rolling of drums. Nor is it all, either, the from JohnThos. Mission, Marquesas deadly conflict, with its gaping wounds and " 10 OC 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 * , _ .. . — 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. _ 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.— � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1863) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1863.08.04 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863.08.04 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/6834b3a4e2eb2ea2b6025bd46675d8ac.pdf bf3c19f77ad5d6f16c945c8c60d8015f PDF Text Text 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 - 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 ■*■ �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 THE FRIEND, SEPTEMBER, 1863. ADVERTISEMENTS. APVBIRTISEMBIfTS. ADVERTISETVIEIITS. J. O. MBBBII.L D. C. S-at'SS. J. 11. COLE, AUOTIOIVBBn, IrIcKVER (ttOOCRSSOR TO A. P. SVBBrTT.) 36»-ly At his lste rooms, Queen Street. Commission Merchants 11. W. SEVERANCE, ATJOTIOIVDEIII. 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Residence In Offlco at Dr. Judd's Drug Store, 335.1J Nuuanu Valley, opposite that of E. O. Hall, Kaq. 330-ly DR. J. MOTT SMITH, — ALLEN A HI It KM I suoosssoss to George W. Macy, Will KAWAIHAE. HAWAII, the General Merchandise and Shipping busmes at the above port, where they are prepared to furnish tbe justly celebrated Kawalhae Potatoes, and such other re emits as are required by whale ships at the shortestnotice, 878-ly and on the most reasonable terms. continue THE FRIEND: A MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TaOsPERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, PUBLISHED AND EDITED BY SAMUEL C. DAMON. TERMS: One oopv, par annum Two oonies. a. ww WW Five oopies, " ... • fiOJ _MM. •V M �IHE FRIE.ND. SEPTEMBER, 1863. 72 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. - " � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend (1863) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Friend - 1863.09.01 - Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863.09.01 https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/dabd25763b6588385268ffb710cc826e.pdf a45211a5dc5c643e7633d1f2af0ccfb7 PDF Text Text Mm 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 73 73 73 74 74 74 76 76 76 7ii. 77 77 78 RO 80 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 �75 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. . �THE I■k I h | 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, • * _____ ,J )■ S. ATHBKTOM C4ML. N. CAbTLB. . " " ABOS. it. COO** CASTLE 4 COOKE, Importers and Wholesale and Retail dealers in Oeneral Merchandise, in the Fireproof Store in King street, opposite tho BOOKS AND INSTRUMENTSFOR THE MARINER. D. N. FLITNER'S Watch and Jewelry AT Establishment, in Kuahuiiianu street, will be found the following works Almanacks for 1862. Dr JaynesMedicines, Merchant'», Shipmaster's and Mechanic's Assistant. Wheeler a> Wilson's Hewinr Machine*, Tbe Near England Mutual Life Insurance Company, cash Laws of the Sea. assets 52,358,500, The Art of Sailtnaking. Kaynoids, Devne A Pratt —Importers and Mano acturers of —ALSO— Punts. Oil and Varnish and Crystal Coal Oil, Ship's Compasses and Dividers. C. Van Home St Co.'s Carriage* aud Carriage Materials. Seamen's Chapel. —also— — — Mast-head Glasses and Marine Telescopes. —ALSO BEMOVAL. G. W. VOLLUM, Chronometers and Chronometer Watches. —also English Charts of North and South Pacific. —also— — BOOK-BINDER: HIVING TAKEN TH K. NT A XI) ON X A Ahumanu street, over the store of Holies at Co., opposite Bi -tiqi a Co.'s Bank, is now prepared to execute all orders for BiDding Books, Pamphlets, A great variety of otner articles useful to tbe AND— Mariner. Many ornamental articles, including- Breast Pins, &c. Rings, Cups, &c, Particular attention given to repairing and rating Chronometers 'i ~"|f' *****] lljiitjn fijiJl Jlg*S^V^^HH^*WMHF***Sßf***nßHß n**_s* riMIK SAILORS' HOME, BUILT AND J_ owned by the " Honolulu Suitors' Hume 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 een 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,'ir a single meal. Shower Daths on the Premises. Ship Masters and Agents, while putting their Teasels under repairs, are respectfully invited to send their crews to the Hume, where every attention will be paid to their comfort. Officers' table, with lodging, per week,. f0 6 Seamens' do. do. do. do. CAPTAIN AND MBS. OAT, Honolulu, March 1,1801. Managers. JOHN THO3. WATERHOUSE, _ Importer and Dealer in General Merchandise. Honolulu, H. I —RKNCRENCKS— Honolulu. nis Kx. R C. WTLLix...llon. I B. F. Slow, Ksq C. A. Williams fc Co., " Wilcox. Kh hikds Co.. Diuond X Bus, l'no». Spbncbb, Esq Hl'o. I 11. DicklHHnN, Ksq.,.Lahalna. I Mcßciß A Mkbbill,.SanFran. C. W. Bbooks Co.,..San I. 0. T. lawtox, Esq., New York. rnsiß, Bhob. Co. I Fibld A rtic* « 3*2-ly * " " " " CHASE'H Ambrotype and Photographic GALLERY, Next door to the Post Office—up stairs— over the Commercial Advertiser" "Printing Office. TAKEN IN EVERT STYLE. PICTURES MT *such a* Amtirotypes, Photographs, Meiatneotype* for Lockts, ac. Landscapes, Views of Dwellings, CO., at reasonableprices. ALSO ON HAND—A good aawrtment ofFANCY CASKS, H. L. CIIASK. FRAMES, *re. 17-tf) ALLEN <fc BERRILL, OCCCBMCU TO George "W. Macy, HAWAII! AX. HAWAII. BIBLE, BOOK and TRACT DEPOSITORY, Will continue thf Ot-m-ral Merchandlip and SAILOR'S HOME. HONOLULU. TIIBLES, BOOKS AND TRACTS, in the English. I) French, Portuguese, German, Welsh, Swed- Newspapers, Music, Old Books, 4c. Ac. „ IL 111 : AGENTS FOR 336-ly K_r aas-iy SEWING MACHINES! H tH Honolulu J Wheeler & Wilson's C. 11. WET.HOK.E, M. D. PHYSICIAN Si SURGEON, HILO, HAWAII. S. I. !f. i.—Medicine Chests carefully eplenished at the lIIIiO DltUr, STORE. C-tf i Bxrßß TO : I Messrs C Blo.wts Ir Co., PHYSICIAN AND SURCEON, - _bKT AOKNTB Or TIIK J. MOTT SMITH, CKCB, SALOR'S HOME. AND Fire-proof Store, Robinson's Building, ?.HKKMiS : AUCTIO-VEEKS, AJVD COMMISSION MERCHANT, corner of fort anil notel Streets. MBBRU.L, IfeltUEß atjotionubh, (IBM __VX_ITIS__*__NTS. J. C. MBKBILL M'BCBB. ww w. severance, 1)11. 79 OCTOBER, I*o i ■ ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVEaTISEMENTS. faxjODaSSßi to a. r. At hi* Ist* rooms, (iuoen Street. > I) . Particular attention paid to rebiadlug old and choice BooksThese books are offered Mr. Y. having bad many years experience In Itook.blndiaf, ish and Spanish languages. In all its branch**, hopes to receive a share of tbe business refor sale, at cost prices, by the Hawaiian Bible and quired in Honolulu. but furnished Orders from the other Islands ahould be accompanied with Tract Societies, particular directions a* to the style, and if the work is to match I TO SEAMEN. GRATUITOUSLY volumes previously bound, a sample volume should be not Office of The bound volumes for A Also, Friend, job. with the Shipping bramaM are prepared to f»mi*b ibt Juitly celebrated Kawaihae Poutoea, and iiich other re cruiu aa nrc rotjulret) by whale ahfpa at the ihorteetnotlee, S7l*ly and on the moat reaaonable tertni at theahore port, where thry THE FRIEND: MONTHLY JOURNAL, DEVOTED TO TJOf. PERANCE, SEAMEN, MARINE AND sale. Subscriptions received. GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, N. B.—Seamen belonging to vessels lying "off AND EDITED BY PUBLISHED will be supplied with books and papers, by and on," [TORY. calling at the Depository, from 12to 8 o'clock P. 11. C. 8. C. DAMON, camen's Chaplain. AND OTHERS, WISHING TERMS: to obtain books from the B»ilors' Home Library, BOUND VOLUMEB will please apply to the Bethel Sexton, who will have One copy, per annuna TIIK I'Klr.M). r HUM I 846 la IBOScharge of the Depository aud Beading Boom juuli For sale by ta* Publisher—pricei %l mmsr Twists—. farther notiea. Per order. bound together I READING ROOM, LIBRARY AND DEPOS. SAMUEL SEAMEN ' OP DAMON. **?nsi �FRimi. o i h i; 80 [From the Newport Dally ( roB i: k.i s c :, 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 BlaV-eley.Pierce II Ofden : "" " " • * » • " -- » -, , t . 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